Make this school year the year obesity isn't an issue
Bee Editorial
      H eadline news continues to inform Americans that obesity is a problem. Our meal portions are too large, we don't exercise enough, and we consume too much sugar, fat and carbohydrates. From youths to adults, men to women, whites to blacks, the problem has spread across every state, every demograp...
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Spindle items
JESSICA FINCH Associate Editor
      • HOME OPENER - Last week, I was determined to attend the Buffalo Bills home opener. Then - like a sign from the football gods - my cell phone rang, and on the other end was my friend Hillary asking if I wanted to attend with her.
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Little learned from Dem debate among county executive hopefuls
DAN MEYER Political Columnist
      R egistered Democrats in Erie County will head to the polls next week to vote in the primary election for county executive, with the three-way race for the Democratic line in November's general election having generated plenty of fodder for discussions inside hair salons,
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Another year of learning begins for students
HOWARD S. SMITH Williamsville School Superintendent
      A n overcast sky and light rain did not dampen the spirits of students or staff as they began school here in Williamsville last Wednesday. While everyone reluctantly surrendered to the end of a beautiful summer, we also welcomed the return to school and a new beginning filled with hope and expect...
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Time to modernize 911 call system
JOEL GIAMBRA Erie County Executive
      D uring the past 24 months, Erie County has worked on consolidating their three Public Safety Answering Points under one roof. It has always been my belief that the 24 PSAPs we currently have in Erie County are far too many. So Erie County is leading by example in eliminating this unnecessary dup...
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