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Bills Booster Club gathers Sunday The Southern Tier Bills Booster Club will watch the Buffalo Bills vs. Houston Texans game on Sunday at the First Ward Falcon Club in Dunkirk.Game time is 1 p.m. Subs will be provided at halftime. Members may bring a dish to pass. Raffle sales benefit Ringler scholarship awards The first South Shore Rod & Gun Club Dean Ringler Senior Award gun raffle took place on Aug. 9. Karen McDonald DeLeon was drawn as the winner of this year's raffle. Proceeds from the raffle ticket sales directly fund the Dean Ringler Senior Award. This year, five local high ...

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South Dayton lists weekend events SOUTH DAYTON — On Saturday, Fall along the Amish Trail will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the South Dayton Depot. Depot T-shirts will be on sale. From 1 to 2 p.m. at the Depot, enjoy tea and cookies with Missy Stearns and Karen Strickland, learn about the life of Betsy Ross. On Sunday, the South Dayton Volunteer Fire Department will hold their Fall Tractor Pull starting at noon. Refreshments will be on sale by the Firebelles. Bring your lawn chair, enjoy a family fun afternoon. Brush collection begins Monday in village The village of ...

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Library plans Saturday authors, zoo SINCLAIRVILLE — The community is invited to the Sinclairville Free Library on Saturday to meet local authors from 1 to 3 p.m. during this year’s History Fair. Some of the creative people you will meet: J. Andersen, author of “At What Cost” and the Destiny by Design series; Sarah Bless "Adventures with Dad”; Holly Beatrice Bless “Popcorn Ceilings: A Collection of Poems”; Ann Brantingham (artist) and books by the late John Brantingham; AK Coulter “Windblown”; Sally Ferguson (multiple publications); and Paul Leone “One Hundred and ...

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Genealogical Society meets Sept. 16 CASSADAGA — The next meeting for the Chautauqua County Genealogical Society will be held Wednesday, Sept. 16 in the Cassadaga American Legion on Maple Avenue Historian Todd Langworthy will present a program about George Washington, comparing his real life and what is dramatized in the movie "Young Washington" which was a hit over the summer. Langworthy will shed light on the life of Washington, who is often referred to as the father of our country. Attendees will learn about Washington as a man, as well as his important place in our history. The ...

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Rabies Vaccination Clinic Scheduled For Sept. 17 In Ripley RIPLEY - The Chautauqua County Health Department and town of Ripley will host a rabies vaccination clinic from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at the Ripley town highway building, 50 Ross St., Ripley. Animals must be pre-registered to receive vaccinations. Vaccinations will be provided free of charge to all dogs, cats, and domesticated ferrets three months of age and older. Pre-registration is required and should be submitted online by visiting HealthyCHQ.com/Rabies and view the calendar for upcoming clinics. There are a ...

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Chicken barbecue this Sunday CASSADAGA — On Sunday from noon until sold out, the Cassadaga Legion, Auxiliary and Sons are holding their annual Chicken BBQ. Chicken, Au Gratin potatoes, vegetable, and dessert. Tickets sold at the door for $15. There is no presale. Social Dancing classes to begin Fall classes in Social Dancing will begin once again at the Collage Performing Arts Center at 214 Eagle St. in Fredonia beginning Monday and Thursday, Sept. 10. Classes meet from 7 to 9 p.m. through November. Dancing has always been an important part of our lives throughout the good ...