Thirty years ago — 1992

Three Dunkirk High School teachers have been included in the second edition of “Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers 1992.” The teachers are Donald Ball, a seven-year science teacher currently teaching chemistry; Linda DeAngelo, chairwoman of the English Department; and Guido Guayasamin, chairman of the science department and physics teacher.

Forty years ago — 1982

The third and final step of building renovation has begun at the Dunkirk-Fredonia Plaza, 1170 Central Ave. Workmen have removed the row of signs above the storefronts and have erected support for a new facade which will cover the existing canopy. Drainage will be improved with the new facade which will be pitched to let water run off into the front parking lot. Some new signs will be attached to the facade across the 24 storefronts. The project, which included repaving of the main parking lot and repair to roofs, has a price tag of $250,000.

Fifty years ago — 1972

Apollo 17’s astronauts ended man’s first exploration of another world today, blasting off the moon at 5:56 p.m.