Hi, Here's this week's Remember When.... Trish Hackett Nicola Seattle, WA Reprinted with permission from the author of Remember When..., p. 7, Arcade Herald, May 29, 2003, copied by Trish Hackett Nicola (*See below for information on how to receive a copy of the original article or obituary.) 10 Years Ago - May 27, 1993 The Sheldon Historical Society was coordinating a special program entitled "Dr. Valente: Tribute to the Country Doctor" in early June. Along with speakers, the program was going to include a video tribute to Dr. Michael VALENTE, a Strykersville physician who had died the previous December. The Delevan Fire Department elected Dave WOLFE chief and Wayne WEAVER president. The rescue squad elected Daren SMITH captain, and the auxiliary elected Isabelle WAGNER president. Fred ROBERTS Auto Parks had moved to 28 Edward Street in Arcade. Deaths: Wayne STEARNS, 70, of Sardinia; Julia HAKES BYROADS ELLIS, 81, of Franklinville. 25 Years Ago - May 31, 1978 Hired as directors of local summer recreation programs were Jesse CURRY in Machias and Donelle JONES in Freedom. William HOUCK was elected commander of the American Legion post in Machias, and Mrs. William CRAMER was elected president of the auxiliary. Jill MARSH of Bliss was named Wyoming County Dairy Princess. 35 Years Ago - May 30, 1968 A new building on Route 16 between Yorkshire and Delevan was under construction for the Helbig Equipment Co. farm equipment dealership. Kermit GRAVES was the president of Helbig. Among the new teachers hired by Pioneer for 1968-69 were Wesley LAIRD, Dale EASTERLY and Elizabeth FASO. The Pioneer board also approved the use of one room in the Delevan Baptist Church as an elementary classroom. Davis GARLAPO of Arcade and Edward WALTER of Sandusky graduated from the State University of Buffalo Dental School. Drs. WALTER and GARLAPO had graduated together from Arcade Central School. Deaths: Mildred GOLDBERG FISCHER, 64, of Holland; Frank BROOKINS, 79, of Arcade; Foster JOSLYN, 77, of Sandusky. 50 Years Ago - May 28, 1953 Richard FISCHER and Robert SCHREIBER of Holland Central School were selected to attend American Legion Boys State. Regal Rebekah Lodge in Delevan observed its 50th anniversary. Deaths: Emma STORTZ EVANS, 73, of Arcade; Bertha LANGMADE LOWE, 83, formerly of Delevan; Myrtle BOLTON FISCHER, 66, formerly of McKinstry; Florence WILLETT STANLEY, 29, formerly of Strykersville; Ruth ROBINSON CORNWELL, 63, formerly of Delevan. *To receive a copy of the original article or obituary, send a written request listing the individual article and the exact date of the issue to Arcade Historical Society, P. O. 236, Arcade, NY 14009. Include a check or money order for $5 for each request.