Holland OKs Air Rifle Classes
The Holland Community Center will host an air rifle range in its basement, after a request to use the building during poor weather conditions gained approval from the Holland Town Board. The range will be part of an American Legion Junior Shooting program to teach safety and proper handling of air rifles to youths 12 to 17 years old. East Aurora Again Named Tree City USA
East Aurora has again been recognized by the nonprofit Arbor Day foundation as a Tree City USA community for its commitment to urban forestry. It is the 12th year the village has earned this national designation. Holland District Plans Use of Federal Funds
With time running out, the Holland School Board recently had to determine how to use the federal stimulus money it voted to accept last year. Much of the money had been allocated towards projects, such as a speakers bureau, student tutoring, personnel positions and updating the cafeterias at each school. During a special meeting on April 7, Superintendent Dennis Johnson informed the board that the rest of the funds, $300,000, needed to be allocated by June 30 to meet state requirements. Tell Us What You Think of the Website
The Advertiser wants to know what you think about its website, what changes you would like, and where you get your news. Click here to take the seven question survey. Iroquois Expects to Lay Off Teachers
The Iroquois Central School District Board of Education met in a special session on April 15 to approve a proposed spending plan for 2010-2011 of over $41 million, which includes staff reductions. Superintendent Neil Rochelle told the East Aurora Advertiser and Elma Review that positions are slated to be eliminated in math, social studies, special education, English, French, technology, business, art and music. The district will cut a total of 17 teaching positions. In addition, three teacher aides will face layoffs. Main Street Sidewalks Being Repaired
During the past week, East Aurora residents have spotted construction crews tearing up some portions of the sidewalk on Main Street. Special Project Coordinator Paul Gasiewicz told the Village Board on Monday that some flaws with those parts of the sidewalk had been spotted in the winter and spring, and the State Department of Transportation wanted to fix them before it officially closes out the Main Street reconstruction project. EA School Board OKs Budget Plan with Music Cuts
Despite receiving letters and other input from parents concerned about the future of the district's music program, the East Aurora School Board voted April 14 to move forward with a budget plan that includes cuts to the music teaching staff. The proposed 2010-2011 budget, which will go before voters in May, is smaller than the 2009-2010 budget, but is expected to result in a 1.95 percent tax levy increase. Three New Businesses Coming to Village
On Mon., April 19, three new businesses received approval on special permits to operate in East Aurora. The Village Board approved applications for the planned Elm Street Bakery and Stack Restaurant after brief public hearings. Discussions on the Roycroft Tea Company, however, became more complicated after an attorney for the Margaret L. Wendt Foundation asked trustees to delay their vote on the permit because of the foundation's dispute with the fledgling business on using the Roycroft name. New Pharmacist Joins Larwood Staff
A new pharmacist has joined the crew at Larwood Pharmacy on Oakwood Avenue. Lee Gilham came in to fill the spot after another worker recently retired. South Wales Community Center Wants Third Sign
The Wales Town Board recently received a request from officials of the South Wales Community Center, Inc. regarding the possibility of erecting an eight-by-four-foot portable sign in front of the Route 16 facility that would provide clearer identification of the building and a possible tenant or event. The requested sign would give the organization a total of three signs at the center, a violation of town zoning ordinances. Town officials expressed sympathy to the pleas of the not-for-profit center, but felt it was important to limit outdoor signage, not wanting to create the type of "sign pollution" they see as a burden to other communities. Tell Us What You Think of the Website
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Students from Iroquois High School and the Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES Ormsby Educational Center are taking part in an effort to rebuild the 170-year-old Hurd and Briggs sawmill, a historic site on Bowen Road in the Town of Elma. Marilla Adopts New Training Standards for Boards
A new law in Marilla restructures the rules on training requirements for Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board members. The adoption of the law goes against a request by the Planning Board to keep some things the same. Production on Display at Mud Bike Shop/Cafe
Almost the entire bicycle manufacturing and production process is on view at the Mud Bike Shop/Café in West Falls. From the moment a bicycle part is formulated, going through 3-D models and company discussions, to the point where stock material is cut as a future seat post, soon to be sold, the development is open for anyone to view. Bus Drivers and Aid Join Teamsters Union
Drivers and bus aides for First Student, Inc. in East Aurora decided to join Teamsters Local 264 in an April 9 vote supervised by officials from the National Labor Relations Board, the union announced last week. The group of 55 workers provide transportation services to the East Aurora School District. Church Offers Educational Program
The Elma United Methodist Church was looking for a way to become more involved in the community, so the congregation extended a hand to help educate Iroquois students after school. Rev. Daven Oskvig said the church members wanted to reach out to the school district and create something that would let students focus on homework and have a hands-on learning experience. The first effort, a six-week program for sixth-graders, wrapped up in early April. Bids Received for Water Supply at Wales Town Hall
Wales Highway Superintendent Michael Zywar has received three bids from companies willing to install a permanent drinking water supply at the Town Hall and Community Center on Route 20A in Wales Center. Anderson Water Systems of Rochester, Advanced Water Technology of Eden, and Culligan Water Conditioning of Hamburg have all expressed an interest in updating the Town Hall's water supply. Williston United Methodist is Site for "Marilla Memories"
The 139-year-old Williston United Methodist Church will be the site of Marilla Memories, a special program hosted by the Marilla Historical Society Program, on Tues., April 20 at 7 p.m. As one of the oldest buildings in the Hamlet of Williston, the society felt it was the perfect place to relive some of the Town of Marilla's past. Little Black Dress Party will Benefit Heart Association
Several area business have joined forces to raise funds to benefit the American Heart Association. The Blue Lantern in Elma, along with Cielo Salon, Eros Day Spa and Wellness Center, and Head Over Heels in Love with Shoes in East Aurora, will co-host a Little Black Dress on Sat., April 17 at 9 p.m. All the host businesses are offering pre-party discounts. Post-party discounts will also be available at the event. EA Police Allege that Marijuana was Grown in Apartment
East Aurora police arrested six people in late March on charges of possessing marijuana and cultivating marijuana out of an apartment closet on Ernst Place. Town of Aurora Extends Police Contract
With little discussion, the Aurora Town Board voted unanimously Monday night to extend the town's contract with the Village of East Aurora for police services through late August. The Village Board had acted to approve the extension on April 5. Citizens Rally at Knox, Want State Funding Restored
Despite indications in both the State Senate and Assembly that funding for state parks will be in New York's 2010-2011 budget, the Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation has taken steps to close several facilities, including Knox Farm State Park in East Aurora. The bathroom and gift shop at Knox have been shuttered since April 1, New York State's budget deadline, which went by without a budget being passed. Marilla Officials Say Assessor was Ineligible for Tax Break
A town assessor for Marilla has allegedly been claiming a tax exemption for which he did not qualify, a total of about $1,000 in county taxes over the last 10 years. The exemption is available to military veterans who saw active duty. First News
Text feed for the week of April 22 NY State May Close Knox Farm
Knox Farm State Park, located just outside the Village of East Aurora, is one of 41 state parks recommended for closure by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation under a plan announced by Governor David Paterson on Fri., Feb. 19. The proposal, part of an effort to shrink the state's $8.2 billion budget gap, has already prompted an outcry in the East Aurora area, and among the users of parks around New York. Travel Information Travel Info Links
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