Thirty years ago — 1994

The totem pole located at the Route 60 entrance to Camp Gross exemplifies the artistry of the Webelos who carved it and the dedication, encouragement and direction of their leader, William “Bill” Ulrich. Mr. Ulrich is a lifelong resident of the Cassadaga community. The totem pole came about 11 years ago and was worked on by 11 Webelo scouts who were all 11 years old at the time. Each took a section of a felled hardwood tree and carved out their own designs with a chisel. The end result is a 14 foot high totem pole which depicts Indian faces, a beaver, birds and the Webelo insignia.

Forty years ago — 1984

Deborah A. Balzer, daughter of Stanley F. Balzer of Dunkirk and Linda J. Smith of Forestville, is an intern in the news department of ABC affiliate WOKR-TV, Channel 13, in Rochester. Ms. Balzer, a broadcast communication and English major at Brockport State University College, is a 1979 graduate of Fredonia High School and a 1983 alumna of Jamestown Business College. A dean’s list student and a disc jockey for WBSU-FM, she is an August 1984 candidate for graduation.