Thirty years ago — 1992

At a recent meeting of the Fredonia Rotary Club, Jerry Trindel was awarded the highest honor that Rotary International can give an individual committed to “service above self.” The Paul Harris Fellow Award was presented to the local businessman, marking the first time in the club’s history that a non-Rotarian received the award. Mr. Trindel is the owner of Tops Supermarket.

Forty years ago — 1982

The grand opening of Quik Stop Food Mart at 327 Lake Shore Drive East, Dunkirk was held recently. Craig Marx of Fredonia, the proprietor, formerly owned the Ice Cream Shoppe on East Main Street in Fredonia. Michelle Klocek of Ocelot Street in Dunkirk is the manager. She had been the manager of the Ice Cream Shoppe.

Fifty years ago — 1972

Effective June 1, New York Motor Vehicle Department regulations will require that every New York motorist receive two automobile insurance identification cards for each registered vehicle.