A message to 2006 college graduates
     Dear Class of 2006, congratulations on the most important achievement you most likely
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Spindle items
JESSICA FINCH Associate Editor
     + SLEEPOVER - During the harsh winter months there is always the threat - and fear - of having to sleep over at The Bee newspaper office. When I used to live in the East Aurora area, I often plotted possible stops on the drive home, making
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Out of the Past
     125 Years Ago June 23, 1881 On last Saturday, Mr. John Batt, accompanied by Mr. Joseph Kuhn, started for Washington. Mr. Batt's trip is to get a patent on a metal bag fastener which he has recently invented, and which promises to be valuable.
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Fall election offering little to attract voters' attention
BRIAN ACKLEY Political Columnist
     What we have in New York State this election season is something Spiro Agnew
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Important week in Albany for New York State taxpayers
MARY LOU RATH New York State Senator
     Last week in Albany was an important and productive one for the hardworking taxpayers
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Cap borrowing, reform charter, watch bottom line
LYNN MARINELLI Majority Leader
     On June 8, the Erie County Legislature voted 11-4 to set a $12 million limit on a capital bond
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