2018-01-17

Betty H. Draper, Holland Legion Auxiliary Member


Obituary

<p dir=”ltr”>Betty H. Draper<p dir=”ltr”><span>Jan. 13, 1924-Jan. 15, 2018</span><p dir=”ltr”><span>Betty H. (</span><span>née</span><span>Piedmont) Draper of Holland died peacefully, surrounded by family, on Monday, January 15. She had just celebrated her 94</span><span>th</span> <span>birthday.</span><p dir=”ltr”><span>Mrs. Draper was a longtime member of the Frank Brink Holland Legion Auxiliary Post 607.</span><p dir=”ltr”><span>She was well known for her cooking Friday night fish fries at the Holland […]

Thanks for Supporting Mission of FISH


Letter to the Editor

<p dir=”ltr”>Dear Editor,<p dir=”ltr”><span>Because of the generosity of the people in the East Aurora, Elma, Holland, Marilla and Wales communities, FISH was able to provide much needed food to our families for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.</span><p dir=”ltr”><span>We want to give special thanks to those who collected food to restock our pantry. We also want to thank the Aurora-Cazenovia VFW […]

Ice Dancer Continues to Improve in Competitions



<p dir=”ltr”>Earlier this month, East Aurora resident Kaitlin Hawayek and her ice dance partner, Jean-Luc Baker, qualified to be the alternate team for the Olympic games in February. They placed fourth overall and earned the pewter medal while competing at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in San Jose, CA. This is the highest placement they have every qualified for in […]

Outdoor Expo in Niagara Falls This Weekend


Column

<p dir=”ltr”>Every now and then, all of us are blessed with the opportunity to realize that we live in a very special place. The Greater Niagara Region is home to what many describe as the most diverse and exciting freshwater sport fishery in the country.<p dir=”ltr”><span>As locals, we are all within a cast or two away from salmon, trout, bass, […]

Board Begins New Year With New Councilman



<p dir=”ltr”>The Wales Town Board made its annual 2018 board appointments and reappointments at its reorganizational on Jan. 9.<p dir=”ltr”><span>Taking a seat on the town board is newly-elected councilman Daniel Driver, who replaced Councilwoman Jude Hartrich. She did not run for re-election this year and there were no other challengers for the town this year.</span><p dir=”ltr”><span>With Driver sworn into office, […]

Healthy half-time snacking tips from a pro



(BPT) – Healthy snacking and making good food choices can be difficult any time of the year, but it can be especially tough during the big game. Business Insider reports that only 80 percent of people who start a New Year’s resolution keep that resolution through February. This happens to correspond with the biggest football game of the year and […]

Jacksonville Becomes Bills Country


Guest Column

<p dir=”ltr”>JACKSONVILLE, FL. – As someone who was born and raised in East Aurora, I have endured many letdowns in my lifetime with my fellow Buffalo sports fans by my side. We lived through four straight Super Bowl loses in the early  ‘90s, the “no goal” Stanley Cup final of 1999, and most recently, a 17-year playoff drought from our […]

Clarification



<p dir=”ltr”><span>In the article titled</span> <span>Parents Step Up to Support Student Education</span> <span>in the</span> <span>East Aurora Advertiser’s</span> <span>Jan. 4 edition,</span><span>it was written that the East Aurora High School PTO covered the transportation costs for the Science Club’s visit to Cape Cod, Mass. for whale watching. The PTO supplied a grant for the trip, but it was to cover expenses other […]

East Aurora Tries to Match Faster Pace Against Lake Shore



<p dir=”ltr”>It’s a pretty impressive sight. When fans, officials and opponents step on to the basketball court with the Lady Blue Devils the first thing out of most observer’s mouths is “Wow, they’re really tall.” Yes, in fact they are.<p dir=”ltr”><span>Coach Gary Schutrum’s lineup of 6-foot plus starters is, according to Schutrum, “the tallest team I’ve ever coached.” The height […]

(Pizza) Pie In The Sky Athletic Fields



<p dir=”ltr”>Dear Editor,<p dir=”ltr”><span>Word is out that the taxpayers have rejected all proposals for an up to $10 million cost of two very expensive synthetic turf field proposals.</span><p dir=”ltr”><span>First off, thanks to the over 1,600 people in the middle of winter, that showed up to vote. That is your right. Also thanks to the taxpayers who defeated these proposals. This […]