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April 29, 2010 / Front Page

Cancer can’t stop Matt Stroud

by MATT KRUEGER Editor

In the span of about three months, Matt Stroud went from not being able to swing a baseball bat to starting at shortstop for the Cheektowaga Central Warriors. His trip has been one of agony, determination and inspiration. More...

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Town of Cheektowaga Supervisor Mary Holtz stands with Police Chief Christine Ziemba and Sen. More...

Chemical spill sends two workers to hospital

Exposure to anhydrous ammonia in a Cheektowaga warehouse sent two workers to the hospital on April 21. More...

Suspects sought in home invasion

Cheektowaga police are investigating a home invasion by two armed suspects on Avery Place Saturday night. According to police, a resident reported that she was followed home by two unknown suspects, one of whom threatened her with a handgun. More...

State Police getting new station along Thruway

by MATT KRUEGER Editor

State troopers who police the New York State Thruway in the Buffalo area will operate out of a brand new facility next year, once the Thruway Authority finishes construction on a 14,000-square foot zone headquarters in Cheektowaga. More...

Full military burials sought for unclaimed remains

by MATT KRUEGER Editor

Earle Rosanthal didn’t see much action during his time in the U.S. Navy. But he’s advocating for all those veterans who did and lost their lives. More...

Local News

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STOCKING UP — Dylan Cookfair, 3, of Cheektowaga, left, helps his cousin, David Fogelsonger of Depew, place brown trout into Ischua Creek last week in Franklinville as part of the state Departmen More...

In brief

The Rotary Club of Buffalo recently presented 14 individuals with the Pride of Workmanship Award, which “recognizes employees who are the unsung heroes of their companies.” Among the recipients were Kim Hamm, human resources representat More...

State’s financial difficulties could lead to school district mergers

by LISA A. JOHNSON Lancaster/Depew Editor

Dissolution isn’t an idea that is floating around village halls alone — the concept soon may enter discussions surrounding school budgets. More...

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Letters to the Editor

Resident wants plan on dissolution

I write this letter as a resident of the Town of Cheektowaga, concerned and upset about the Village of Depew possibly being dissolved. More...

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...

Residents: Gaughan should keep out

We have heard and read in the paper about the dissolving of the Village of Depew. We moved from the Village of Kenmore in 2001 to Depew. More...

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Sports

Lady Eagles’ softball squad improves to 3-0

by JASON NADOLINSKI Reporter

Cleveland Hill’s softball team knocked off crosstown rival JFK and bounced back from some early defensive trouble against Lackawanna to improve to 3-0 overall in a relatively light week of action due to spring break. More...

Former assistant coach takes over JFK boys track

by JASON NADOLINSKI Reporter

John F. Kennedy’s track team may have a new head coach this season, but anyone familiar with the program will certainly recognize Jeff Sabatino. More...

Maryvale squeezes out 4-3 victory over Central on baseball diamond

A masterful performance on the mound by Jon Klein wasn’t enough to propel Cheektowaga’s baseball team to victory as the Warriors were upended by crosstown rival Maryvale in extra innings Monday, 4-3. More...

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What's Going On

Library to present talk on long-term care 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...

Family Activities

thurs. 29 . After School Escape — A one-hour program for kids in grades K-5 featuring fun outdoor activity, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 29 at Reinstein Woods, 77 Honorine Drive, Depew; Free - No registration required. More...

Theater

sat. 29 . Lottie & Bernice in Get Off My Cabbage — World premiere of L. Don S wartz’s comedy starring Joann V. Mis and Debby Koszelak-Swartz under the direction of L. Don Swartz. Opens 8 p.m. Thursday, April 28 and continues 8 p.m. More...

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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...

State grant pushes forward building project

by MATT KRUEGER Editor

The rehabilitation of the Cheektowaga police and courts building took another step toward reality on Friday, as Sen. William Stachowski presented the town with a $700,000 state grant to put toward the expected $15.5 million cost. More...

Vehicle stop yields handgun, drugs

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Cheektowaga police found much than they expected in a routine traffic stop Sunday — drugs, a handgun and a wanted suspect. Officers Jose Domenech and Brian Wesoloski stopped a vehicle at 9:57 p.m. More...

Intoxicated driver charged with violating Leandra’s Law

A Sloan woman has been charged with a felony under Leandra’s Law. According to Cheektowaga police, Kelly Rydzynski, 41, of Michael Avenue, has been charged with driving while intoxicated with a child passenger. More...

New pastor appointed at St. Stephens

The Rev. Rick Danielson has been appointed pastor of St. Stephens-Bethlehem United Church of Christ, 750 Wehrle Drive, Amherst. Since 2005, Danielson has been a pastor at Trinity Gold in Lovejoy. More...

School, community unite to assist lymphoma patient

by LISA A. JOHNSON Editor

A school community is banding together to help one of its own, a 15-year-old girl who has been diagnosed with lymphoma. More...

Editorials

Leandra’s Law passed for good reason

Bee Editorial

For the second straight month in the Town of Cheektowaga, police arrested an intoxicated driver last week who was in violation of Leandra’s Law. More...

Spindle items

MATT KRUEGER Cheektowaga Editor

• TRUE WARRIOR — In meeting Cheektowaga Central High School freshman Matt Stroud, it was kind of like looking at myself in the mirror. More...

Out of the Past

55 Years Ago May 5, 1955 ON STAGE — Elizabeth Freeman had the role of Mrs. Phelps in the Maryvale Theater Group production “The Silver Cord.” Arthur Schaeffer and Albert Benz were portraying the character’s sons. More...

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Police Blotter

Fire Report

April 19 — South Line Fire Department responded to a call on Sprucewood Drive of an 84-year-old female who had had a seizure. — Cleveland Hill Fire Department responded to a call on Harlem Road of a chemical spill. April 20 More...

Strippers take man’s ID

(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.) April 19 More...

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Education

School news

St. Francis High School announced its honor roll of students who achieved academic honors for the third quarter of the 2009-2010 school year. More...

Schools to participate in showcase

Students from 32 Western New York high schools, including Cheektowaga Central, John F. Kennedy and Depew, will take part in the Donate Life Showcase from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 29, at the Adam’s Mark Hotel, 120 Church St., Buffalo. More...

West Seneca first in nation to obtain advanced whiteboards

by KIMBERLY MCDOWELL West Seneca Editor

During the West Seneca Board of Education’s Tuesday night meeting, Trustee Daniel P. Dunn questioned a district change order that showed a lengthy list of last-minute changes that increased the total dollar amount by thousands. More...

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