Forty years ago — 1984

After 18 years of moving around, Troopers Toys for Tots now has a permanent home. The not-for-profit corporation bought the Mitchell Food building on West Main Street in Fredonia recently. The purchase was made possible by a local anonymous businessman who took a bank loan for $30,000 and then turned the money over to the corporation. Jack Miller, president of Toys for Tots, said the corporation has applied to foundations for federal funds to repay the businessman. The warehouse was previously owned by the Mitchell estate.

Fifty years ago — 1974

The “Red Hot,” a platform-sole sandal selling for $14, had been sold out but is now back in stock at Park Shoe Store in Dunkirk.