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Thirty years ago — 1992 While visiting in California, Mark Lotter and Joanne Johnson attended the taping of a Price is Right episode and Ms. Johnson was chosen as a contestant. She can be seen on the episode to be aired June 11.Ms. Johnson, who will begin her sophomore year at Indiana University of Pennsylvania this fall, was also named to the dean’s list for the spring semester. A physical education and aquatics major, she is the daughter of Jim and Carol Johnson of Fredonia. Forty years ago – 1982 Former Dunkirk Mayor Gary Michalak reportedly plans to seek the Democratic ...

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Thirty years ago — 1992 The Rev. Patrick H. Elis, pastor of Immaculate Conception Church in Cassadaga, is leading a new flock this spring as he has taken four Toulouse goslings under his wing. A belated Christmas gift from Ginny Penhollow of Sinclairville, Father Elis regards Patrick, George, Maggie and Sara as his goodwill ambassadors to all who appreciate nature. Forty years ago – 1982 A Senior Citizen Recognition Day was recently held by the Fredonia-Pomfret Office for the Aging, Recreation Department with 65 persons attending the social hour. The Senior Citizen of the Year ...

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Thirty years ago — 1992 Among the students receiving awards from the School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the State University of New York at Buffalo recently was Mark Swetz of Collins. He received the American Academy of Family Physicians President’s Award for Excellence in Family Practice. Forty years ago – 1982 Brocton Central School Superintendent Thomas K. Sciarrino has announced he will be retiring effective July 1, 1983. At this time, he will have completed 31 years in education, 21 of which were spent at Brocton, including 14 as superintendent. Mr. Sciarrino ...

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Thirty years ago — 1992 Karl Rominger, son of Ms. Signe E. Rominger of Pullman Street, Brocton had work selected for publication in the “Allegheny Literary Review,” a literary magazine published by Allegheny College. His poem, “Fluid Movements,” was one of only 18 entries selected for the 1992 edition. Mr. Rominger, a 1991 graduate of Brocton Central School, will begin his sophomore year this fall. Forty years ago – 1982 Kevin A. Ricotta, a Dunkirk native, received his juris doctor degree from the University of Notre Dame School of Law in May. In 1979, he received a ...

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Thirty years ago — 1992 The valedictorian of the Class of 1992 at Pine Valley Central School is Heidi Sanderson, daughter of Rod and Sally Sanderson of South Dayton. Listed in “Who’s Who in American High Schools,” Heidi will major in business administration at Hilbert College. Cara Ewell, daughter of Kerry Brooks of South Dayton and Steven Ewell of Fredonia, has been named salutatorian. She will major in biological science at Boston University. Forty years ago – 1982 Staff Sgt. Robert A. Fafinski, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley C. Fafinski, 142 South Ocelot St., Dunkirk has ...

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Thirty years ago — 1992 Two local men, Larry Lundin and Vinny Polowy, are putting together a 30-minute musical variety show that will be shown once a week over Dunkirk’s Public Access Channel 12. Called “Open Mic,” the program will feature music and interviews with local bands and musicians. Mic is short for microphone. Forty years ago — 1982 After more than a year of research and testing, Phyllis Arcoraci and Nancy Knight of Fredonia are just about ready to launch a full-scale Casual Furniture business. Friends as well as co-workers in the Franklin Realty Co. owned by ...