Hi, Here's this week's Remember When... Trish Hackett Nicola Seattle, WA A complete copy of the current last two weeks' obituaries from AH can be found online at www.arcadeherald.com Arcade Herald, Dec. 11, 2003, Obituaries, page 6 Paul J. Richmond, 61, died Dec. 7, 2003 Chaweewan "Dang" Green, 53, died Dec. 3, 2003 Reprinted with permission from the author of Remember When..., p. 7, Arcade Herald, December 11, 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 - December 9, 1993 John DAVIS, a partner in the accounting firm of R. A. Mercer, cut the ribbon to open the firms's new office. Lieutenant Governor Stan Lundine was among those attending a testimonial dinner at Primetyme restaurant in honor of outgoing Sardinia Supervisor Philip FERALDI. Deaths: Virginia HARVEY CORNELL, 69, of Yorkshire; John ALMETER, 25, of Strykersville; John SIMMONS, 65, of Chaffee; Robert DITCHENDORF, 81, formerly of Bliss; Laura "Betty" WHITEFIELD GILBERT, formerly of Arcade. 25 Years Ago - December 14, 1978 Nadine GARDNER wrote a history of Kendor Music in honor of the 25th anniversary of the Delevan music publisher. Three high school teachers (Art DEDRICK, Robert HUDSON and Les CHAPPELL) went into business in 1953 to fill the need for music arranged for high school dance bands. Kermit WHITE retired as postmaster at Delevan. Donna STEINER was named officer in charge. The Strykersville Fire Company elected William PERL chief and James MARZOLF president. Former Arcade resident Corinne BROSKETT appeared on the $1.98 Beauty Contest" television show. Former Arcade resident Bud SHEPARD was a contestant on the "Hollywood Squares" television show. 35 Years Ago - December 12, 1968 The Pioneer school board named two women to new positions as of September 1969. Florine BOWERS of Delevan was named district school lunch director, and Valerie ANGEVINE of Lockport was hired to teach girls' physical education. Area native Isabel DUNCAN DOUGLASS died at age 52. 50 Years Ago - December 10, 1953 Sandusky native Arch MERRILL, a Rochester newspaperman, had published his latest book, "Southern Tier, Vol. I." Editor Paul DORRIS used his "Tri-Angles" column to bemoan the recurring theft of light bulbs from the Christmas trees in Arcade's business district. The Machias Grange observed its 50th anniversary. Ray JOSLYN received a 50-year pin. Deaths: Rena LEWIS NEWMAN, 83, of Arcade; Anthony MAYER, 80, of Farmersville.