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Retrospective

Retrospective

November 20, 2009

Twenty years ago — 1989 Dunkirk High School’s Jennifer Kubiak will compete in the Section VI Diving Preliminaries in the Alumni Arena natatorium on the University of Buffalo campus in Amherst. Jennifer recently won her third Chautauqua County diving championship in Frewsburg. Thirty years ago — 1979 After almost 40 years of attempts by various groups and individuals concerned for Westfield’s future, the two railroad bridges on North Portage Street are to be replaced. County Legislator Richard E. Davies recalled that back in 1948 he saw pictures of the bridges, both narrow structures on a heavily traveled highway, that were used in an effort to bring attention to the need for improvements. Forty years ago — 1969 New officers of the Dunkirk Police Benevolent Association are Edward J. Mulville, president; Aloysius Czekanski, vice president; Joseph Ratkiewicz, treasurer; and LeRoy Fox, secretary. Fifty years ago — 1959 Dennis Cecala, M.

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November 19, 2009

Twenty years ago — 1989

The winner of Marine Midland’s “Show Off Your Kids!” contest was Jason Bishoff. He received a $200 U.S. Savings Bond in a random drawing of participants. Jason is the 4-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Bishof.

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November 18, 2009

Twenty years ago — 1989

Expansion of the Gowanda Electronics Plant will be funded by $2.5 million in revenue bonds to be issued by the Cattaraugus Industrial Development Agenc.

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November 17, 2009

Twenty years ago — 1989

Students in Mark Brown’s fourth-grade class at Cassadaga Elementary School have enjoyed the companionship of two doves since the beginning of the school year.

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November 16, 2009

Twenty years ago — 1989

The Dunkirk Common Council will consider a resolution authorizing the first dog census in the city in 10 years. Apparently, the city’s dog licensing law could use a little enforcement.

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November 13, 2009

Twenty years ago — 1989

Construction of a $20-million, 200-bed medium security Alcohol and Substance Abuse Treatment Center adjacent to the Lakeview Correctional Facility near Brocton is scheduled to begin after the first of the year.

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