Thirty years ago — 1994

Jeff Delcamp, formerly of Silver Creek, has retired after a 20-year career in the United States Navy. He served from Vietnam to Desert Storm, as well as athree-year Navy recruiting tour in Florida. Mr. Delcamp is now residing in Forestville with his wife, Christina (Kaminski) of Forestville and their two sons, Brandon, 13, and Timothy, 8.

Forty years ago — 1984

New owners of the historic Revere Inn Restaurant in downtown Silver Creek are serving their customers with nearly 50 years combined experience behind them. Patricia Garcia and Dave Murphy are coowners of the business. Their families are helping behind the scenes. Even Mrs. Garcia’s mom has a helping hand in the business — that flaky and tasty pie crust is her specialty. The Revere would like to specialize in private parties and banquets, with facilities available for small groups or as many as 125 persons.

Fifty years ago — 1974

A seven-foot Yucca plant growing in the yard of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Morrow’s home on West Fifth Street in Dunkirk is pictured in the OBSERVER.