Thirty years ago — 1992

In an OBSERVER sports photo, Fredonia Little League official Carl Faso presents veteran umpire Phil “Kewpie” Moreno with a plaque of appreciation for his service to the league. Looking on is Phil’s wife, Marie Moreno.

Forty years ago — 1982

President Barry Snyder of the Seneca Nation presided at the ground-breaking ceremony for the new addition to the Cattaraugus County Indian Reservation Medical Center. The $300,000 addition, funded by the Seneca Nation, will double the capacity of the existing medical center building which is located on Route 438 between Gowanda and Irving.

Fifty years ago — 1972

The Dunkirk Harbor Junior Sailing Program ended its summer activities with the annual Tin Can Regatta. Tying for first place were Karen Sommitz with Sally Hoag and John Lis crewing and Dale Beatty with Craig and Carl Lis as crew.