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Retrospective

Retrospective

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 ...

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Thirty years ago — 1994 Chautauqua Day Care Center will be celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and continues to update and create new programs to better accommodate the needs of parents seeking day care for their children. Center Director Suzanne McClain said that the center is among ...

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Forty years ago — 1984 Local ice skating used to be an outdoor sport which depended on the cooperation of the weather. Now, thanks to the Fredonia State field house, it has become an indoor sport with many local participants. Joining the locals on the ice recently were two Buffalo Jills ...