2021-12-01

Letter to the Editor: No Communication on Mask Breaks in EA Schools

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Dear Editor, On Nov. 9, we learned that Commissioner Gale Burstein of Erie County Department of Health warned a local school district to remove mask breaks in school because she said that the state guidelines on mask breaks were silent on whether to allow them. After receiving a flood of concern, ECDOH eventually promised not to enforce the removal of […]

Letter to the Editor: Celebrate Clara Barton’s birthday by Helping Others

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Dear Editor “You must never think of anything except the need, and how to meet it.” These words from American Red Cross founder Clara Barton — who would have turned 200 in December — continue to serve as a guiding light for today’s Red Cross volunteers, donors and partners, who exemplify her compassion and devotion to helping others. This generous […]

Column: ITAC: Sector Spotlight: Law Enforcement

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This column was prepared by ITAC, It Takes A Community. You may have wondered – why is ITAC a “coalition?” What does “coalition” mean? Coalition, in general, means a group of people from diverse interests and backgrounds coming together for a common cause. According to the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America, coalitions empower local communities to solve their own drug […]

Editorial: Few People Want to be Mandated

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Supervisor Earl Gingerich, Jr. thinks his Town of Marilla ought to secede from Erie County and move to the right into Wyoming County, map-wise. He says the entire town board is on board with the idea. He’s frustrated with a county-wide mandate requiring residents to don protective masks in public places to help stem the rise of Covid cases.  For […]

Erie County To Host Narcan Use Training

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The Erie County Department of Health and the Erie County Opiate Epidemic Task Force are announcing the next three months of training for opioid overdose and Narcan.

Rural Outreach Center Receives National Recognition

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The ROC recognizes that there is significant overlap between these determinants of health and the determinants of poverty. Thus, addressing one will affect the other. They have been honored with the “Community Star” award from the National Office of State Offices of Rural Health in recognition for their work.

Holiday Fundraisers to Support Outreach Center 

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On Dec. 9, The Roycroft Inn will present “The Lounge Lizards Holiday Spectacular.” Local musicians come together to celebrate the season with Christmas carols from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Guests who attend are asked to bring gift cards from local supermarkets, restaurants, retail stores and other local businesses so Rural Outreach Center can offer them as holiday gifts to local families in need, and Dec. 11 Santa will be onsite collecting toy donations.

EA Grad Signs With Pro Football Agent, Becomes Eligible For NFL Draft

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Cole Jenkins, the son of Lori Carrow and Scott Jenkins, began his football career with the East Aurora Little Loop League as a fifth grader. He was just signed on with an agency representing the National Football League Players’ Association, making Cole eligible for the NFL Draft in 2022.

Iroquois/Alden Hockey Team Again Set Sights on Playoffs

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This year’s Iroquois/Alden hockey team is hoping to push into the playoffs for a second year, with hopes to take it all with its returning players. 

Column: Rod, Gun and Game: Stay Warm, Find Deer during the Late Hunting Season 

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The super bowl of deer hunting in Western New York known as opening day has now passed. Two weeks later, many hunters decide to hang up their boots and choose to stay in, tossing extra wood into the parlor stove. Why? It’s cold out there and there seem to be no deer! Brrr! If you are one of those guys, […]