April 29, 2010 RSS feed / Front Page

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Getting a drink

Scarlett Barone, 4, of East Aurora, concentrates on solving the problem of an empty water bottle at a fountain in Hamlin Park on Saturday. More...

Second insurance option available for town employees

by TIMOTHY CHIPP Editor Town of Aurora employees now have a second option for health insurance coverage. More...

Elma approves sharing assessor with West Seneca

by TIMOTHY CHIPP Editor

The Elma Town Board during its April 21 meeting unanimously agreed to share assessor services with the Town of West Seneca. Elma Assessor Kandace S. Whittmeyer will soon split her 40 hours evenly between the two municipalities. More...

Local News

PULLING WEEDS

PULLING WEEDS — Harry Mayers and Heather Lazickas pull weeds in front of their Maple Road home Saturday. More...

Two East Aurora volunteers honored by Meals on Wheels

Two members of the East Aurora Meals on Wheels community received significant honors from the organization this past week. Elizabeth Wantuck and Heidi Lisitsky were recognized for their many years of service. More...

DiPietro calls for changes in county GOP

David DiPietro, a former East Aurora mayor, is calling for the resignation of Erie County Republican Chairman James Domagalski. More...

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Letters to the Editor

Watch for tractors, other slow vehicles

Now that spring has arrived, another familiar sight will be seen on the rural highways of Western New York. Tractors, hay wagons and other slow-moving vehicles will once again be sharing our roads. More...

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Obituaries

Dr. Bong Hee Sung, professor at UB, United Methodist pastor

Dr. Bong Hee Sung, 62, of Amherst, died Friday, Feb. 5, 2010, in Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Dr. Sung was born May 3, 1947, in South Korea. She graduated from Ewha Women’s University in Seoul. More...

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Lifestyles

Elementary’s GREEN THUMB Parkdale Community garden aims to promote healthier eating habits

by SAMANTHA ROBINSON Reporter
Photos by Jim Smerecak. Purchase color photos at www.BeeNews.com

In March 2009, first lady Michelle Obama expressed a desire to plant a vegetable garden on the South Lawn of the White House — the first one in more than 50 years — in an attempt to help her family eat healthier, as well as launch a natio More...

East Aurora / Elma / Marilla Library News

Aurora Public Library 550 Main St. • 652-4440 Library hours Winter hours are as follows: 1 to 8 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays; 1 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. More...

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Entertainment

Special Events

fri. 30  Chicken Barbecue — The Park School will host a fundraising Chiavetta’s chicken barbecue 3-7 p.m. Friday, April 30 at the Park School’s Rich Family Activity Center, 4625 Harlem Road, Snyder; $. More...

Workshops/Classes

thurs. 29  Ask the Expert: Chemo Brain — Hosted by the Gilda’s Club WNY and presented by Kathleen Shanahan, PhD, clinical psychologist from Roswell Park Cancer Institute. More...

Festivals

thurs. 6-sat. 8  Holland Tulip Festival — 54th annual Greater East Aurora Chamber of Commerce event celebrating spring with a parade (2 p.m. More...

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Print Subscribers get FREE online access - Free Access

Subscriber Self Service now available
by MICHAEL MEASER Vice President

This new Self Service Manager allows readers not only to start a new subscription online but also manage an existing subscription. More...

New to The Web: Domagalski wants to bring private sector ideals to Albany

County GOP chairman seeks Volker’s seat
Christopher Gordon
Editor

As chairman of the Erie County Republican Committee for the last four years, James Domagalski said he has been working to find candidates who understand the private sector. More...

Funding needed for documentary by East Aurora native

by TIMOTHY CHIPP Editor

‘‘ While living in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, former East Aurora resident Shawn Convey got an opportunity to do what he loves to do — and to rediscover a part of himself he had all but forgotten. More...

GAME ON

GAME ON — Corey Mordacz warms up at the first tee at Elma Meadows golf course. Early spring conditions have been favorable for golfers. More...

Editorials

This week, educate yourself on area school budgets

Do your reading. Make some phone calls. Ask the right questions. More...

Spindle items

TIMOTHY CHIPP East Aurora Editor

• BATTLING THE BUG — Sickness is nothing special. People battle common colds and the flu year round. They get strep throat and come down with ear infections. More...

Roberto will challenge status quo with his congressional campaign

Citing very strong feelings that many people aired during the recent national debate about health care reform, Leonard Roberto is hoping to harness that emotion and convince people that it is time for change to take place in Washington. More...

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Police Blotter

Loose dog chases jogger

(Editors 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, April 18 More...

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Sports

East Aurora track teams built to go the distance

by JASON NADOLINSKI Reporter

Anyone involved in the world of local running knows that East Aurora has been churning out top-notch performers for quite some time now, so it should come as no surprise to hear that boys track coach Walt McLaughlin believes the strength of his squa More...

EA TRACK SCHEDULE

Date Opponent Time 4-30 at Dunkirk Invite 4:30 p.m. 5-4 Pioneer 4:30 p.m. More...

BOUND FOR CANISIUS

BOUND FOR CANISIUS — Maggie DeMarco, middle, signs her NCAA national letter of intent to swim at Canisius College as Iroquois Athletics Director Andy Jacobs, left, and coach Chris Rainville obse More...

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What's Going On

What’s Going On

East Aurora High School displaying talent The East Aurora High School Talent show will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 29 at the high school. More...

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Business

Events

Alumnae Panhellenic to meet in May More...

Medieval Knights fundraiser comes to the shire of East Aurora

The annual Black and White Ball, hosted by the Greater East Aurora Chamber of Commerce, will include a medieval theme this year, with partygoers invited to dress in period fashions for a good cause. More...

New air travel rules go into effect this week

New regulations that address lengthy waits on tarmacs and other air travel concerns went into effect Monday. More...

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