Thirty years ago — 1992

Several Ripley residents who attended an informational meeting expressed fears that the Ripley School building would be closed if annexation occurs with Westfield. The residents asked for some guarantees that this would not happen. They contend that the school is the main focal point in the township and, if the school is eventually closed, the town will be left with nothing. This issue has evoked strong emotions from the townspeople.

Forty years ago — 1982

Calendar Girl of the Month is Kirstin M. Crowe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin M. Crowe, 5 Alpine Drive, Silver Creek. The top ranked senior in her class as well as class secretary, she has participated in numerous activities and clubs. She was the high scorer in the New York Mathematics League Competition. Kirstin plans to attend college to pursue a career in engineering and/or computer science.