" Halloween isn't an 'evil' time; I'm a senior in high school and a strong believer in christianity and I can't wait to go trick- or treating! I may be a little old but, who cares? "

" I just want to say that Jason Rearic is truly an excellent photographer. What a beautiful picture of the grapes in last Sundays Lake Life. "

" Yes, Halloween truly is an evil time-children carving pumpkins, dressing in costumes of their favorite cartoon characters, and saying 'please'and 'thank you' to total strangers passing out candy-it's blasphemy! "

" how can a carryer live on 3 bucks for tips i dont know there being like this to me my aunt was a carryer and she made a bundle on it plus i dont see my pay check it is so hard for me to live on 3 bucks for tips please help "

" Why does my son have to use 12 year old textbooks in Auburn Schools, but may play on brand new astroturf. Seems the school administration and board of education have their priorities mixed up. Say "no" to all school propositions next Tuesday, Oct. 17th. Buy some new books! "

" When the school administrators have to make special sales pitches for the ridiculous school astro turf to the senior citizens at Schwartz, Boyle, and Stryker homes, it shows you how desperate they are to sell something that is not necessary. Slick salesmen. VOTE "NO" Tuesday, October 17th at Seward elementary school on Metcalf Avenue to reduce your school taxes. "

" to all of you that find it necessary to go 100mph down VanAnden St, WILL YOU SLOW DOWN? It's called VANANDEN ST BECAUSE IT IS A STREET! NOT A DRAG STRIP! "

" AMH.........NEW LOGO..OUT WITH THE OLD.OH DID THEY MEAN THE EMPLOYEES??? THEIR REALLY ON A ROLL..ELIMATING JOBS OF PEOPLE THAT MAKE PROBABLY $ 23.000. BUT LETS PROMOTE MANAGEMENT??????????? "

" Sheriff Outhouse is making a big deal about the tattoos that many had before taking the job, by calling them unprofessional yet this same sheriff sends correction officers out on the job wearing their personal coats as the county nor the sheriffs department suppies personal foul weather gear to these officers..rather there is a coat that has sat of months and months unwashed that they are expected to wear "

" It is obvious that you are using your First Amendment Rights , so when did I lose mine? "

" It took 5 years to come up with a downtown revitalization plan that would leave 2/3 of the old, shoddy, uneven, and mismatched sidewalks intact and also included a $30,000 fountain which we could not afford to turn on in the first place????? A loud THANK YOU!! goes out to the two Councilors who voted "NO" in order to "DO IT RIGHT AND COMPLETELY" instead of spending money on a half-complete, half-designed, and half-hazard planning department dreamscape that, obviously, no one reviewed before putting them out to bid!!!! "

" In response to Jerry Morgan's letter dated 9/24/06,what is acceptable to you? What would you like these kids to do? Commit mischief to ensure job security for you? Nothing is free. If you want nice - you gotta pay or you'll lose it (sound familiar?). Hopefully, only those that voted YES for your council campaign will vote NO on the propositions. Good Day! "

" wish I had a camera Saturday night at about 7:00 for a classic photo of about 15 young high school boys walking down Lake Ave., each dressed in the standard khaki pants and untucked blue oxford shirt, pushing and tripping over each other on their way to the Homecoming Dance at AHS. Another traditional right-of-passage in Auburn and the sight of them was heartwarming. "

" I believe it is wonderful that schools brought back drivers ed. Many parents do not have the patience, the gas money or even a car to teach their child proper driving skills. All kids need to have a license, what if an emergency came up, it is better to be with than without. L. "

" Dear Common Cents, (or lack of) I am aware of how the board functions. However, I am aware also that this board of education believes anything and everything put in front of them by John Plume is gospel. As for mis information, would you please tell everyone what mis information I have been spreading? Is it the $500,000 concession stand? Or the $60,000 press box to call the games, or maybe it is the $42,000 to aim the lights at EMS. What ever it is please set the record straight. Remember folks, on October 17th you can only vote at one location, Seward Elementary School. PLease Vote no and sent the propositions back to the drawing board "

" Frequently the same questions regarding the "state of Auburn" are directed towards the City Administration which generally go unanswered. I would suggest that Admin. create a "question/answer" column in the Citizen that would answer such questions as; "why is it taking so long to resurface Howard St. and to start renovating East Genesee St?" "

" Might I suggest that "The Citizen" invest in "spell check"---or another proof reader: "soar throat", "page too". Just two[!!] of many. "

" As stated many times by me; Stay Home, use your Microwave, you DO NOT DESERVE to eat in public. If you are unwilling to pay for good food, good service, clean healthy establishment,---STAY HOME, and do your own dishes. "

" I love the food service industry and am fortunate to work in a wonderful local restaurant a few nights a week. I work full time during the day also and waitress part time because I LIKE IT. Mr. No-tip should be aware that the hourly wage that servers make is less than $4.00 per hour and we depend on our tips to elevate that miniscule hourly wage to minimum wage standards. We pride ourselves on being able to pleasantly converse with you, our customer, see to it that your dining experience is enjoyable and manage any problems that come up during a meal that you are spending YOUR hard earned money on. We respect our patrons and in return, desire the same. Many of our local restaurants have derived their reputations not just from the excellent food they serve but from the professional level of service staff they employ. So Mr. NO TIP, check your facts before you spew and have some respect for an industry that caters to your needs. Or stay home and order pizza. "

" I think people should realize that if Auburn does not get turf, someone else will and we will still pay. State aide comes from income taxes The difference is do you want your money to come back to Auburn or not? "

" Budgets pass...hmmmm, doesn't the community vote? If the "majority" were dissatisfied the budgets would not pass. Since budgets are passing, and referendums as well...what does that say about Jerry's view? "

" With a little research, those who constantly take shots at individuals on the school board would realize that individuals have no power. It is only when all members of a board are together in public that the board has power. So wake up, do you homework and stop spewing mis-information. "

" I have worked in the restaurant business for over ten years now. On sunday I read a article about some one saying that the customer deserves the tip. That person is insane. The situations that some waiters and waitresses have to deal with are insane and stressful. Most of the time by idiots like the person who wrote that blurb. So next time that person is in a restaurant, use you head and don't go in the first place, because you cheap. "