Some Independence Day Memories
Here, on the eve of July 4th, nostalgia is once again taking me back to those flag-waving, red, white and blue celebrations of the past.
Sparklers are at the center of my earliest Fourth of July recollections. When Dad finally gave in to my pleading and allowed me to hold one of these childhood favorites in my own tightly-clenched fist, I stood mesmerized by the tiny bursts of light surrounding the magic stick.
By the next July 4th, I was an old hand at this exciting sport.
I danced across the lawn with my sparklers held out at arm's length. And, wherever I swooped and dipped, a trail of miniature stars followed me.
Years later, with our own trio of children, we joined the hundreds of folks "oohing" and "ahhing" over the Findley Lake Fire Department's annual fireworks production. A favorite activity of such community leaders as long-time fire chief Bus Bradley and loyal fire department members Bill Himelein and Les Hurlburt, the py
Descendants Of 154th New York Volunteers To Meet In Ellicottville
Descendants of members of the 15th New York Volunteer Infantry, a Civil War regiment raised in Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties, will hold their 23rd annual reunion at1 p.m. on Saturday, July 12th at the American Legion Post 659 on Mechanic Street
» Full StoryStormy Weather Puts Damper On Golfing
“Stormy weather” was again the stopper for the seven retirees who came to play golf Thursday. We decided not to venture out and went home. Good decision!
But I do have golf to write about. The traveling squad golfed at Green Meadows on
Thompson Named Ripley’s Teacher Of The Year
The Ripley Central School Student Council recently honored Mrs. Rhonda Thompson, secondary social studies teacher, as the Ripley Central School “Teacher of the Year” on June 13, 2008 at this school’s Academic Awards Ceremony. She received a framed c
» Full StoryBuzzings ‘Bout Baideme’s Barcelona… ‘The Old Lake Captain’
Some of you may remember that many business signs around Westfield were painted by Tony Baideme, who, as a 17-year-old aspiring artist, got his start working in an old sign shop on Elm Street, Ben Putnam, Proprietor. While working at Putnam’s, Tony p
» Full StoryRotary Club Announces Students Of The Month
The Westfield-Mayville Rotary Club has announced the Students of the Month for June.
David Tenpas, Sherman Central School
David Tenpas is the son of Bruce and Tammy Tenpas. He has a brother, Bryan, who is in sixt
8-24-08 VS CAZ
8-22-08 VS GN
8-22-08 VS MC
My Gallery
Danza! at farm festival Parade
Fred. Farm Fest Danza!
Honk Jr.
Honk! Jr