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Parents urge Iroquois to hire new teacher
by TIMOTHY CHIPP Editor
       Residents sending their children to first grade at Marilla Primary School are wondering how classroom sizes could be so skewed.
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COLD TREATS
     COLD TREATS — Mary Bumper and Lucy Fischer lead a line of seniors at the East Aurora Senior Center’s Ice Cream Social Monday. The event was previously scheduled for Tuesday, Aug.
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Ox Roast set for Labor Day
      East Aurora’s annual Ox Roast party is set once to take over Firemen’s Field at the foot of Pine Street this Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 6. This year’s festivities mark the 35th consecutive year for the roast, hosted by the East Aurora Fire Department. Each year averages approximately 2,000 guests.
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Students charged with underage drinking at EA party
by CHRISTOPHER GORDON Orchard Park Editor
       Orchard Park students were among those arrested at a party which involved underage drinking Friday night. East Aurora police were called to a Jewett Holmwood Road residence Friday night, which resulted in the arrest of 22 youths for possession of alcohol by a person under 21 years of age.
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 Local News
• Route 400 accident results in driving while intoxicated charge
East Aurora Police report the arrest of a Wales man for driving while intoxicated and a number of other charges after the man reportedly struck a guardrail with his van on Route 400 and abandoned the vehicle. More...
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• First Niagara offers funding, holds essay contest
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 Editorials
• article has image Taking steps to promote tourism in Erie County
This summer, millions of Americans will travel to numerous destinations, but unfortunately, few will travel to Erie County to tour the attractions located here. This is not for a lack of places to see or things to do, but more as a result of our region’s failure to properly market itself and our assets. More...
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• article has image District has numerous road projects being completed
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 Police Blotter
• Teens alleged to cause mayhem on Treehaven Drive
(Editor’s note: The Bee’s police blotter is a sampling of unusual, sometimes humorous calls received by the police department. It is not intended to be a complete record of all incidents reported.) East Aurora Sunday, Aug. 22 More...
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 Education
• East Aurora / Elma / Marilla Library News
Aurora Public Library 550 Main St. • 652-4440 Library hours Summer hours are as follows: 1 to 8 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. More...
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 Sports
• EA FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
Date Opponent Time 9-3 Lackawanna 7:30 p.m. 9-11 at Eden 2 p.m. 9-17 Southwestern 7:30 p.m. 9-24 at Springville 7:30 p.m. 10-1 at Dunkirk 7:30 p.m. 10-8 Olean 7:30 p.m. 10-15 Pioneer 7:30 p.m. ** Schedule subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. For up-to-the-minute information, call 687-2517 or visit www.highschoolsports.net. More...
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• HIGH SCHOOL SP O RT S CALENDAR
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 Lifestyles
• article has image National Drug Take-Back Day
Local disposal sites aim to get meds off the street
Drive up and drop off. It’s as simple as that when it comes to the disposal of unwanted, expired or unused prescription drugs. More...
• Ox Roast celebrating 35th year
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 What's Going On
• What’s Going On
Countryside Garden Club meeting Sept. 8 The Countryside Garden Club of Elma will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, at the home of Myretta Zimpher on Hessland Court. An instructional class on foam stamping will follow the business meeting and lunch. Aurora Women’s Club More...
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 Entertainment
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thurs. 2  After School Escape — Children in grades K-5 are invited to enjoy a one-hour program for kids featuring a different, fun, outdoor activity each week, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2 at Reinstein Woods, 77 Honorine Drive, Depew; Free - no registration required. 683-5959, www.dec.ny.gov/education/1837.html fri. More...
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 Business
• Better Business Bureau warns about elderly scams
Fraud targeting senior citizens is a growing concern. Despite heeded warnings, millions from this vulnerable group have taken the bait from scammers. And the Better Business Bureau encourages everyone to recognize some common cons targeting senior citizens and to keep the lines of communication open regarding finances. More...
• Absolut Care of Aurora Park site for Big Band Bash
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