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Retrospective

Retrospective

Thirty years ago — 1994 Beginning June 1, a new state law will go into effect which forces all children aged 14 and under to wear helmets when riding bicycles. And, when it comes time for the traffic citation to be issued, the parents will be the recipients. The state legislature approved ...

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Thirty years ago — 1994 Angela VandeVelde, a senior at Westfield Academy and Central School, has been named “Student of the Week.” She is a member of both the National Honor Society and the Fine Arts Honor Society. Angela took third place in the Voice of Democracy contest and was named ...

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Thirty years ago — 1994 The totem pole located at the Route 60 entrance to Camp Gross exemplifies the artistry of the Webelos who carved it and the dedication, encouragement and direction of their leader, William “Bill” Ulrich. Mr. Ulrich is a lifelong resident of the Cassadaga ...

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Thirty years ago — 1994 The 76,000 telephone lines in Chautauqua County have been officially cut over to the computer-based, Enhanced 9-1-1 telephone emergency communications system. The online system now provides emergency response service for all fire, police and medical emergencies from ...

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Thirty years ago — 1994 In its annual report it was noted that the Dunkirk Historical Society has a large number of Dunkirk and Fredonia city and village directories in its collection — the earliest dating to 1887 and many of them the only known copies in existence. Presently, the oldest ...

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Thirty years ago — 1994 The Dunkirk Common Council approved legislation making more than three-quarters of the city a drug-free area. Under the program, the city designated several areas — including the immediate designation of schools — as drug free zones. The measure doubles the fines ...