Dear Folks, While everyone is talking about Punxsutawney Phil today, it seems that things were different around here in 1883 on "Groundhog" Day. Niagara County News, Youngstown, NY, Thurs. Feb. 9, 1883 The bear did not see his shadow Friday [Feb. 2]. Well, that won't make any difference; Vennor has charge of the weather. Vee's note: Apparently Vennor was the local unofficial local weather forecaster. But a BEAR?????? vee