Thirty years ago — 1993

Former Book Nook employee Wendy Corsi Staub has realized her lifelong ambition of writing a book and seeing it published. Titled “Summer Lightning,” the book is a young adult supernatural thriller (Harper Collins Paperbacks). It has arrived at the bookstore in the D & F Plaza and the Dunkirk native has returned here for an autograph session and a 10-day visit with her family. The daughter of Reginald and Francella Corsi, Wendy credits her parents for inspiring her at an early age.

Forty years ago — 1983

The Chautauqua County government administration has considered selling the County Home in Dunkirk to improve its financial picture for 1984, but has decided not to. A report from Acting County Executive David G. Dawson indicates that while there would be some immediate advantage to selling the home to private investors in the long run the sale would not serve the best interests of the county or its taxpayers.

Fifty years ago — 1973

The Four Seasons Beauty Shop, 15 Water St., Fredonia is holding its grand opening. Owner Lori Powell, a Westfield resident, is giving away special gifts and providing organ music and refreshments.