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Thirty years ago — 1994 The Arts Council for Chautauqua County recently announced winners in the Eighth Annual Writers’ Competition. Local winners were: Joyce Frazeur of Fredonia who was awarded Honorable Mention in the short story category for “What I Did for a Fish.” She also wrote a poem, “ICE-a sestina.” Susan Holowell Hardy of Fredonia placed second for “Art Forms,” a poem that explores the creative process. Forty years ago — 1984 In an “Evening With The Stars” setting, Thomas J. Kinney Jr., a 24-year member of Dunkirk Elks Lodge 922 was honored Saturday ...

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Thirty years ago — 1994 Daniel Edson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Edson of Sinclairville and a senior at Cassadaga Valley Central School, has been named Student of the Week. A science and math major, Dan ranks first in his class with a 99.6 average. He earned first honors from the “Business First” publication and was selected as a Congressional Scholars Nominee. He is an accomplished musician and participates in varsity soccer, golf and volleyball. Dan will attend the Alfred University School of Ceramic Engineering in the fall. Forty years ago — 1984 Dr. Robert Anthony ...

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Thirty years ago — 1994 Fredonia senior citizens are enjoying meals served at the new Dining Club site, the recently opened Share and Care Center on Eagle Street. Formerly located in St. Joseph’s Parish Center, the Dining Club has Florence Frankiewicz of Dunkirk as manager — a position she has held for the past five years. Forty years ago — 1984 Mrs. Lorraine Quinn of Irving, who is wintering in Cape Coral, Fla., was a recent exhibitor in an art show sponsored by the Art Council of Southwest Florida, which includes 15 art leagues in three counties. Three of Mrs. Quinn’s ...

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Thirty years ago — 1994 Three veteran employees of the news room at the OBSERVER have received promotions. Bill Dill, a 13-year employee, has been named director of editorial development and will be in charge of a variety of special projects in addition to reporting. Bill Hammond, sports editor for the past 22 years since first becoming employed with the OBSERVER, is the new wire editor. Jerry Reilly has been promoted to sports editor. He has been at the newspaper for 15 years and was assistant sports editor for several years. Forty years ago — 1984 Wishing all OBSERVER readers ...

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Thirty years ago — 1994 A McDonald’s fast food restaurant will be locating in the village of Gowanda. The restaurant chain is in the process of designing a facility at the corner location of Sand Hill Road (Rte. 62) and Buffalo Street. The restaurant will seat 50 persons and provide for 42 parking spaces. Gowanda Mayor Donald Lazar said plans are for construction to begin in May. Forty years ago — 1984 The Collins Pumpkin Festival is credited with having a positive effect on programming at nearby Collins Correctional Facility. The two units of the prison complex, soon to be ...

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Forty years ago — 1984 In a statewide print competition held in Albany, John Slaughter of John & Margo Photographic Studio won the award for the best portrait of the show. His blue ribbon print was entitled, “Sad Face” and featured a clown as the subject matter. At the Finger Lakes regional competition, John won best portrait and in Binghamton he was awarded for best portrait and best of show. Fifty years ago — 1974 Randolph A. and Catherine Hearst, distraught parents of 19-year-old Patricia Hearst, said they have “no real desire to prosecute if she is returned unharmed” ...