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May 17, 2012 / Front Page

East Aurora, Iroquois pass school budgets

¦ Covert re-elected, Danieu, Hovey elected to open board seats

by PAUL OLCZAK
Editor

Budget propositions in both the East Aurora and Iroquois school districts passed by a roughly 2-to-1 margin on Tuesday. More...

County cancellation leaves Elma residents in limbo

by PAUL OLCZAK
Editor

An apparent no-show by an Erie County Department of Public Works employee has left both Elma officials and residents searching for answers. More...

Local News

SOMEONE YOU SHOULD KNOW

Unknown most difficult part of serving in Iraq

by PAUL OLCZAK

Army 1st Lt. Erin Hanley figured during her freshman year at the U.S. Military Academy that she would eventually be headed to Iraq. For her, the anticipation and the unknown were at the forefront of her thoughts. More...

William Street center to stay at least three more years, says Schumer

by PAUL OLCZAK
Editor

According to Sen. Charles Schumer, the William Street Processing Center will remain open for at least three years. More...

RCC names summer activities for youngsters

Art, music, creative expression and fun are all being offered this summer through the Roycroft Campus Corporation’s Summer Youth Programs, according to a release from the RCC. More...

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Letters to the Editor

Elma residents deserve apology

I was asked to attend the May 9 work session by members of the Elma Town Board due to concerns raised by residents regarding a drainage issue at Bullis and Winspear roads, both county roads. More...

Consider donating, volunteering at sale

This year, our third annual Benefit Yard Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 1 and 2, at the East Aurora Presbyterian Church. More...

Friends, family due gratitude for help

Thank you to all of Donald Donnelly’s friends and family who helped to celebrate his life by telling us all of your wonderful stories and keeping us in your thoughts and prayers. More...

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Sports

Iroquois softball earns Gold title at Immaculata

by JASON NADOLINSKI
Reporter

Iroquois’ softball team, knowing that its opponent had just finished playing its semifinal game, went to work early in Sunday’s Gold Championship game of the Immaculata Tournament, which ultimately helped the Lady Chiefs triumphantly cap More...

Chiefs’ boys lacrosse team posts sixth straight victory

Iroquois’ boys lacrosse team pushed its winning streak to six games by posting victories over Williamsville North and Williamsville South last week. More...

Tables flipped in Glory Days’ second week

Teams that struggled to earn regular-season wins last year, along with the newest entry in the Glory Days 50 and Over Wood Bat Softball League, all gained victories in recent play at J.P. Nicely Park in West Falls. More...

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What's Going On

What’s Going On

Friends of Mill Road to hold gala at Roycroft More...

Bee Senior News

All events (except where indicated) are held at the Town of Aurora Senior Center, 101 King St., Suite A. For information on any programs, call 652-7934. Every Week MONDAY-FRIDAY: EXERCISE/WORKOUT ROOM OPEN 8 A.M.-3:45 P.M. More...

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Entertainment

Special Events

fri. 18 Benedict House Gala — Join the folks in their 25th anniversary gala event to benefit this organization that provides housing and support services to individuals living with AIDS, 6 p.m. More...

Literature

thurs. 17 Roberta Rich — Reading and book signing for The Midwife of Venice, 7 p.m. Thursday, May 17 at Talking Leaves Books, 3158 Main St., Buffalo; Free. 837-8554, www.tleavesbooks.com More...

Art

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Eye on the ball

East Aurora shortstop Jessica Vaccare catches a ball thrown by an outfielder during Monday’s game at Depew. The Lady Blue Devils dropped a doubleheader to the Lady Wildcats on Monday. More...

Downtown move means Explore & More ‘not likely’ to stay local

by PAUL OLCZAK
Editor

Though the Explore & More Children’s Museum recently received some good news, it’s future in East Aurora is now very much uncertain. More...

Editorials

Armed Forces Day deserves recognition, too

Pop quiz: What is the difference between Veterans Day, Memorial Day and Armed Forces Day? More...

Spindle items

PAUL OLCZAK
East Aurora Editor

LIFE’S FUNNY SOMETIMES — Sometimes, we can’t help but make the best of an awkward situation and simply laugh at it. More...

Out of the Past

Armed Forces Day

(Do you have a memory of the East Aurora area you would like to share with Bee readers? Send it to “Out of the Past,” East Aurora Bee, 5564 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14221-5410.) More...

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Police Blotter

Donkeys run loose on Porterville

East Aurora Wednesday, May 9 More...

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Obituaries

Death Notice

PAPAJ, Stella (nee Kowalik), of East Aurora, died Thursday, May 10, 2012. She was a member of San Pedro Women’s Guild in Key Largo, Fla., and a Eucharistic minister at Immaculate Conception Church. Mrs. Papaj is survived by one son, the Rev. More...

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Education

Iroquois Middle School awards third quarter honor roll

The following students have been named to the honor roll for the third quarter of the 2011-2012 school year. Grade 6 More...

School News

Claire Arnott, Joshua Cehulic, Aaron Denz, Jacob Denz, Joshua Owczarczak, Erika Talbot, Sean Wilson, and Ryan Winnicki, all of East Aurora, along with Stephanie Cronmiller, Teresa Cronmiller, and Aaron Porzio, all of Elma, and Michelle Ferrara of Sou More...

East Aurora High School awards honor roll

The following students have been named to the honor roll for the third quarter of the 2011-2012 school year. Grade 9 More...

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Lifestyles

Skates, sleds and sacrifice

War veterans play hockey to heal

by JOLENE ZANGHI
Reporter

Jeff Gramlich and Dan Ohar have both served in the military. The wars they fought may have been waged during different eras, but the two veterans have had the opportunity to find camaraderie once more, this time on the ice. More...

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