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Bemus Point Library Board Establishes Endowment At CRCF

Community

The Bemus Point Library Board of Directors has created the Bemus Point Library Fund, an endowment fund established at the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation to ensure the long-term strength and sustainability of the library. The fund will serve as a permanent source of annual support for ...

Chautauqua Lake School To Host Celebration Of Black Music Feb. 21

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MAYVILLE - On Saturday, Feb. 21, at 4 p.m., the Chautauqua Lake District Auditorium will come alive with How Sweet the Sound: A Celebration of Black Music in America. The free event, in celebration of Black History Month, is open to the public. Presented by Emmy-award winning producer and ...

When Winter Forgets It’s Winter

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As I looked out my window at the two feet of snow that vanished in a single day of January rain, it occurred to me that our winters are trying to tell us something. For generations, winter in western New York followed a dependable script. Snow arrived early and stayed. Temperatures remained ...

STAR Eligibility is determined by NYS- Not your local Assessor

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There are two “STAR” programs available for resident property owners in New York State. If you purchased your home prior to 2015, you likely have the STAR Exemption (reduction in your school tax bill.) If you purchased during or after 2015 you would register for the STAR Credit (check ...

SWCS Class Builds Sheds

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Students in teacher Nick Lundgren’s construction class built a pair of sheds at Southwestern High School. The students learned the basics of framing, roofing and exterior finishes while using tools including miter saws, circular saws, framing nailers, and many other hand tools typically used ...