Sweet 16 for commander
Commander Tom Halicki was presented an award for 16 years of dedicated service to the Forestville American Legion Post 953 on Aug. 17.
Waite Family Reunion celebrates family, U.S.
The 144th Waite Family Reunion was held on Sunday, Aug. 2 combined with the Chautauqua County History Expo Celebrating America’s 250th in Mayville. Those in attendance were Helen Burlett (President), daughter Amanda Burlett Cooley, Loretta and Gene Smith, daughter Sarah Johnson, Bonnie Kemp ...
Lions Club hosts golf tournament
On Sunday, Aug. 9, the Dunkirk Fredonia Lions Club hosted its Sixth Annual Golf Tournament at The Vineyards Golf Course. One hundred golfers comprising 25 teams played for several prizes. The top three teams were: First place – Team Leysath Second place – Team LeRoy Third place – ...
50th class reunion held
Brocton Central School's Class of 1976 recently gathered for their 50th Class reunion.
Having a game plan for life
About three or four years ago, I wrote two articles for some of my ex-players who now coach basketball on the junior varsity, varsity and collegiate level. I described the similarities and differences between coaching basketball and coaching clients with alcohol and other drug problems. The behaviors are similar, but more important than that is the thinking process of both players and clients. When players come to the gym for basketball tryouts in early November, if the coach is new, he or she actually knows very little about the 50 to 100 kids trying out for the team. After many years ...
Smith-Schmidt-Krawiec families hold 64th reunion
The Smith-Schmidt-Krawiec 64th family reunion was held at the Sheridan Bay Park on Route 5 on Aug. 1 from noon to 6 p.m. This reunion is always on the first Saturday in August. Family enjoyed the new bathroom and shower facilities. Angie Leone, Stella Granata and their committee were on hand ...