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Retrospective

Retrospective

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 ...

Retrospective

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 ...

Retrospective

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 ...

Retrospective

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 ...

Retrospective

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 ...

Retrospective

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 ...