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Thirty years ago — 1992 A new program was started this summer in Sheridan where community residents take responsibility for cleaning up town roadways about four times a year. Sheridan Town Highway Superintendent Robert Wdowiasz noted there has been some interest by local residents who are community minded and want to keep Sheridan’s roadways looking nicer. These include the Steve Gloss family and the Paul Till family. Forty years ago — 1982 Two local girls who previously won the title of “Miss Majorette” at the Chautauqua County Fair in their respective age categories ...

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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 Florida Keys in order to accommodate the schedule of family friend Dr. Mary Wroblewski Bartek of Easton, Pa., who joined them in Miami. Forty years ago — 1982 Dunkirk Mayor Edwin Gregoreski recently presented a plaque from the city to the Murray Hose Co. 4 Murraymen Drum and Bugle Corps in honor ...

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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 and stained the doors. The Rev. Gerald Sheehan, Georgie Hinckley, Walter Waligora and Helen and Perry Lee served on the committee to design and match the new stained glass to the originals installed in the parish 82 years ago. Forty years ago — 1982 Seventy-five friends and former students of ...

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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 store its supply of salt for snow and ice control. Forty years ago — 1982 George B. Weaver, president of Fredonia Seed Co., will receive the Distinguished Service Award from the College Foundation of Fredonia State University College at a banquet on Sept. 25. Active in the community, Mr. Weaver ...

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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 crown. The pageant is sponsored by Personal Best, a school for self-improvement, acting and modeling in Snyder. Forty years ago — 1982 An idea first conceived in 1980 by the Rev. Richard Amico, pastor of Holy Trinity Church, recently became reality as he led a group of 98 people on a very special ...

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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 Snyder of the Seneca Nation presided at the ground-breaking ceremony for the new addition to the Cattaraugus County Indian Reservation Medical Center. The $300,000 addition, funded by the Seneca Nation, will double the capacity of the existing medical center building which is located on Route 438 ...