Thirty years ago — 1994

Angela VandeVelde, a senior at Westfield Academy and Central School, has been named “Student of the Week.” She is a member of both the National Honor Society and the Fine Arts Honor Society. Angela took third place in the Voice of Democracy contest and was named recipient of the William E. Vorce Scholarship. She is currently senior class vice president, Key Club president and a Student Government representative. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl VandeVelde of East Main Street, Westfield, Angela plans to pursue a career in architecture.

Forty years ago — 1984

A 24-apartment senior citizen public housing complex is being designed by architect William McGraw for the Dunkirk Housing Authority. The twostory complex will be built on the site of the former Sacred Heart Church and is part of a 60-unit public housing project being developed by the DHA. The all-electric building will be of wood-frame construction, but will have a brick veneer on the outside.

Fifty years ago — 1974

The season’s first catch of perch was brought into port earlier this week when the “Red” Russell boat lifted some 300 pounds and dispatched them to local and Erie outlets. Capt. Stanley Kulpa said he was also planning to take out his boat, “Gloria Mae,” as soon as safely possible.