Thirty years ago — 1991

Robert Smith, 18-year-old son of Harold and Lois Smith of Ellicott Road, Brocton has been chosen Student of the Week. He is extremely active in Brocton Central School activities, including National Honor Society, Student Council president, “Brocton Review,” freshman class treasurer, sophomore class secretary, varsity baseball and basketball, and Boys State. In addition, Robert has had five A ratings in piano at NYSSMA. His future plans include attending Cornell University.

Forty years ago — 1981

Twentieth century American architecture with a special focus on Fredonia and Chautauqua County buildings, will be the subject of a new course to be offered by Dr. Daniel D. Reiff this spring at Fredonia State University College. The course, entitled 20th Century Fredonia Architecture, is a sequel to one on 19th Century Fredonia Architecture he taught last term.

Fifty years ago — 1971

Dr. John P. Shutt of Fredonia has been elected president of the medical and dental staff of the Lake Shore Inter-Community Hospital in Silver Creek.