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Highs and Lows: Some of the best, worst of the week

Here are some of the best — and worst — of the week:

BEST

MR. DYNGUS DAY — Ever since Chet Tarnowski passed away, his son Bruce has picked up the mantle, dressing up, visiting area businesses and community events on Dyngus Day, which is celebrated the day after Easter. Chet can often be seen wearing a suit and tie, hat and wig, honking a horn and often wagging pussy willows. It’s a seen people in Dunkirk always look forward to. After all, everyone is Polish on Dyngus Day.

BUSINESS VISITS — On Wednesday, Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello visited the Growers Cooperative Grape Juice Company in Westfield. This was his 100th business visit, which he vowed to do in the first 100 days in office. Economic growth is two fold — bringing in new businesses and helping current businesses grow. It’s important local leaders listen to business owners about what is happening. We wants to see new industries come to the area, but it does no good if the current businesses fail.

GOING FOR MMA TITLE — Good luck to Jeremy Stopa. The Lakeview Corrections officer is one win away from a lightweight title and a chance to sign as a professional. Stopa is fighting for the vacant Full Contact Promotions lightweight title in Rochester on April 28. He began training two years ago. We wish him continued success.

WORST

DOG HANGING AND REACTION — Robert Overton of Jamestown is accused of hanging a pit bull in a tree and leaving it there to die. This is animal torture and if he’s found guilty, we hope he gets the full punishment of the law. However people online seem to be taking this even further. Here’s some of the comments on Facebook: “Waterboard him.” “Hang him up the same tree.” “Hang him in a tree, tie a horse to each leg in different directions, and give em both a good slap. Make an example.” An arrest has been made. Let the courts handle this.

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