Twenty years ago — 1999

Another effort to reopen Dunkirk School 6 is under way, but the final decision is still in the hands of the board of education. A petition was received by the board asking them not to renew the lease to Chautauqua Opportunities for School 6 when it expires in order to begin preparations to reopen the elementary school. Located on Benton Street, the school was closed after the 1996-97 school year by a 5-4 vote by the board of education. The move was opposed by many residents and a petition drive in support of keeping the building open garnered 2,400 signatures.

Thirty years ago — 1989

From Just Between Us ….. Donald Rebic of New York City, son of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Rebic, Howard Street, Fredonia appeared on the Today television program as pianist/conductor for Dixie Carter, one of the stars of the television program, “Designing Women.” According to Mrs. Rebic, the actress contacted her son and asked him to be her pianist/conductor for the television appearance and for her club act at the Hotel Carlisle in New York City, which continues until the end of April.

Forty years ago — 1979

Cardinal Mindszenty High School will close officially on Saturday, June 23 — graduation day. At a recent afternoon meeting with the “Save Mindszenty” Advisory Board, the Most Rev. Edward D. Head, bishop of Buffalo, refused to rescind his order issued Jan. 26. The meeting ended months of study and work on the part of the “Save Mindszenty” committee. Chairman Edward Pagano of Sheridan stated, “It appears the original decision to close Cardinal Mindszenty was irreversible,” even though the committee rebutted the Diocesan Task Force’s report. “The bishop’s position was that he could not undo the work of his 56-man Task Force.’

Fifty years ago — 1969

The city of Dunkirk’s dog leash ordinance, drawn up and passed March 4 of this year, is now in effect. Francis J. Kuznicki, an employee of the city’s streets department, has been appointed to act as dog catcher for the city. Dogs will not be picked up unless an official complaint is made. A licensed dog will be impounded for 10 days, an unlicensed dog for five, before being destroyed.