Large parties, like these from 2019, are being frowned upon in Fredonia.
Fredonia police are issuing a warning to residents and college students: parties and large gatherings will be facing scrutiny in the coming weeks.
Philip Maslak, department police chief, noted in a news item to local media on Monday that state Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Executive Order regarding gatherings is still in effect. Parties and or gatherings outdoors are limited to 25 persons at this time, while maintaining social distancing guidelines.
Maslak’s message comes at a time when large groups of students have gathered for what is now termed “Not Fred Fest.” The event, last held in 2019 before the pandemic, led to 106 arrests with more than 200 offenses and no violent felonies. There were two felony-level cocaine possession arrests.
Jack R. Engdahl
Jack R. Engdahl, 80, of Ashmar Lane, Jamestown, N.Y., passed away at 4:11 a.m. Thursday, April 22, 2021, in the Heritage Green Rehab and Skilled Nursing Facility.
A lifelong area resident, he was born May 30, 1940, in Jamestown, N.Y,, a son of the late Robert O. and Genevieve Parker Engdahl.
Jack was a 1958 graduate of Mayville Central School. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in education from Brockport State University in 1962 and his Master of Science in education from Fredonia State in 1968. He furthered his education by receiving his school administrator and supervisor certificate in 1979 and his school district administrator certification in 1980 from Fredonia State University.
Heidi Robb appointed new Victor Primary School principal
Courtesy of the Victor Central School District
Heidi Robb was recently appointed as the new principal for the Victor Primary School by the Victor Central School District Board of Education, effective July 5.
Robb will replace interim principal Danielle Dehm, who has been filling the post since Jennifer Check’s resignation in January.
Robb spent 15 years of her 20-year career at VCS in various teaching capacities. From 2003 to 2013, She was a fourth and sixth grade elementary teacher at the Intermediate School from 2003-2013, was a math teacher from 2013-15 and was a math coach from 2015-18.
Thirty years ago 1991
Upon the recommendation of Mayor Greg Krauza and Councilman Don Brisky, the Dunkirk Common Council rejected a proposal to build single-family townhouses on land now used for the Pangolin Street ball diamond. At the same time, however, the council made it clear the city plans to pursue some sort of development for that land in the future. The current proposal was rejected because it was felt 26 units were too many for that site.
Forty years ago 1981
A press conference has been scheduled which will confirm a rumor that has kept local sports fans buzzing for several weeks the Buffalo Bills will hold their training camp at Fredonia State University College. The official announcement of what is believed to be a one-year agreement will be made in the office of FSUC President Dr. Dallas K. Beal.
The Martha s Vineyard Times
Robin Schoener, 67, of Oak Bluffs, died on Feb. 3, 2021, after a long and valiant fight with cancer. Robin grew up in Western New York, and after living in several other countries including Egypt, Belgium, and Brazil, settled in Boston.
Robin came to Martha’s Vineyard in 2016 to take care of her friend Bob Jacobs in his last days. After his death, she decided to retire to Martha’s Vineyard permanently because of the loving friends and community that she took comfort in. She joined the Community Choir and the Island Grown Gleaning Initiative.
She also enjoyed being a member of the Bend in the Road Book Club. Robin loved getting to know the Island, and with her close group of friends she enjoyed many outings to all the Island events before she became ill. She was talented on many levels, including weaving, needle point and singing.