Thirty years ago — 1992 A change of plans is all that kept Arlene Schrantz DeJesus of Dunkirk, sons Bryan Tye and Dane Bradley, and their friend Eric Issler from being in the midst of Hurricane Andrew. They moved up their plans a week for a 10-day trip to Miami, South Miami Beach and the ...

Thirty years ago — 1992 New hard maple doors with stained glass windows were installed recently in the St. Rose of Lima Church in Forestville. Carl and Connie Cain put the finishing touches on the doors. The project included work by parishioners Perry Lee and Chuck Hinckley, who rubbed down ...

Thirty years ago — 1992 The 25th annual Festival of Grapes pageant is planned around a Silver Anniversary Theme. Eleven girls who are juniors and seniors in area high schools will compete for the title of Miss Festival of Grapes while 10 contestants will vie for the Little Miss Festival ...

Thirty years ago — 1992 Cassadaga’s Maple Avenue public works barn is, according to a federal OSHA inspector, “the worst in the whole area.” The official who made an unannounced inspection reported the building to be in very poor condition. At present, the village uses the barn to ...

Thirty years ago — 1992 In an OBSERVER sports photo, Fredonia Little League official Carl Faso presents veteran umpire Phil “Kewpie” Moreno with a plaque of appreciation for his service to the league. Looking on is Phil’s wife, Marie Moreno. Forty years ago — 1982 President Barry ...

Thirty years ago — 1992 Brocton Central School Senior Stephanie Ringer has won a trip to London during Christmas time this year as a result of being chosen a winner in an all-star cheerleading competition held recently at a Universal Cheerleading Association Camp. The daughter of Ronald and ...