Retrospective
Thirty years ago — 1990
Grand prize winner in the Skate to Beat Diabetes was Joel Biscaro who raised $311.45 in pledges and received his prize
— a computer — from Sharon Winkelmann, chairman. The fundraiser was held at the Dunkirk Roll Arena, where skaters raised a total of $4,800. 65.
Forty years ago — 1980
Student of the Week is John W. Peebles, 17, son of Betty Peebles of Whitaker Road, Forestville. A senior, he is a member of the National Honor Society and editor in chief of the school yearbook. John won the Bausch and Lomb Award at Forestville Central School and plans to pursue a career in chemical engineering.
Fifty years ago — 1970
Marine Cpl. Joseph A. Catron, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry T. Catron, 301 Deer St., Dunkirk was promoted to his present rank while serving with the First Division in Vietnam.
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