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Thirty years ago — 1992 Legislation allowing the Thruway Authority to fund new economic development projects will extend tolls on the superhighway beyond their scheduled 1996 expiration. Gov. Mario Cuomo has signed the “Thruway 2000” bill which allows the Authority to help finance development projects along waterfronts, build a new interchange and take over the Barge Canal. Forty years ago — 1982 David P. Przybyla, formerly of Dunkirk, has accepted a position as assistant professor in the department of psychology at Colgate University in Hamilton. Mr. Przybyla is a doctoral ...

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Thirty years ago — 1992 A graphite mining corporation will be moving into the former Nog plant on Central Avenue in Brocton. The company, Cal Graphites Corp. of Ontario, Canada will be processing graphite, which is used as a lubricant for various types of equipment. According to Mayor Donald McFadden, rumors that graphite is an explosive and the towers used for processing it will be 80 feet high are untrue. Forty years ago — 1982 Jeff Vogt of Dunkirk has announced his candidacy as the endorsed Right to Life Party nominee for State Assembly in the 150th District. Mr. Vogt, 20, is ...

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Thirty years ago — 1992 Among the visitors to the recent Chautauqua County Fair was former vice presidential candidate Geraldine Ferraro, who toured the fair while asking area residents for their support in her bid to unseat Sen. Alphonse D’Amato in the November election. Ferraro first must win a primary election against several other well-known Democrats who are seeking their party’s nomination. Forty years ago — 1982 Dr. John W. Wendell of Fredonia has closed his office on West Fourth Street, Dunkirk and retired from general surgery. A practicing surgeon for 32 years, Dr. ...

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Thirty years ago — 1992 State Supreme Court Justice Joseph Gerace issued a “shame-on-you-all” decision which nevertheless lets stand the sale of the Sea Lion to Buffalo Maritime Society. The 16th Century replica sailing ship, now tied up in Dunkirk harbor, is expected to be towed to Buffalo as soon as weather permits, according to the attorney for her new owner. Forty years ago — 1982 The Most Rev. Edward D. Head, Bishop of Buffalo, was the main celebrant at a recent Mass at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Silver Creek to mark the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the ...

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Thirty years ago — 1992 Workmen this week got started on the grading which will support the foundation for the $3.25 million addition to the Chautauqua County Jail in Mayville. The addition will increase the capacity of the lockup and make it possible to house more “paying guests” prisoners from other jurisdictions. Work is expected to be completed some time early next year. Forty years ago — 1982 On their way to the New York State Fair in Syracuse are Chautauqua County tiny tots Miss Majorette Jodi Van Rensselaer and junior Miss Majorette Stephanie Krzyzanowski, both of ...

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Thirty years ago — 1992 David G. Dawson, Chautauqua County’s pioneer director of development and executive director of the Industrial Development Agency, plans to retire at the end of February 1993. He will have served in county government for 20 years. Currently, he also is acting county executive who takes over as head of government when Andrew Goodell is out of the county. Additionally, he serves as vice chairman of the Private Industry Council. Forty years ago — 1982 Fredonia’s Claudine Safar received a plaque for placing 14th in the 7-9 age category in the National ...