Thirty years ago — 1991

Whether it’s refinishing furniture, building a house or fixing whatever’s broken, this week’s People in Profile Joseph Gostomski enjoys a challenge. “Whitey” to his friends, he built roads and cabins at Allegheny State Park with the CCC, worked at Alco for 22 years, then was inducted into the Army during World War II. After marrying the former Blanche Marczynski, he not only built his South Roberts Road home himself in five months, he also completely redid the family cottage in Ripley before putting on an addition. The couple is well-known locally for their accomplished ballroom dancing.

Forty years ago — 1981

Pet of the Week is “Arlo”, the family cat shown with14-month-old Adam Luce, son of Mr. and Mrs. Brian Luce of 8683 Highland Ave., Brocton. This cat, who was once a stray, has received many ribbons in a variety of shows. Recently, Arlo added to his collection with the Morris Award which he received at the Cat Fanciers of America Show held in Niagara Falls.

Fifty years ago — 1971

Nancy F. Derby, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Manley Derby of Pennington Road, Cassadaga is the Calendar Girl of the Month. She is a senior at Cassadaga Valley Central School.