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News March 11, 2007
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No injuries
      An unidentified individual escaped a fire at 105 W. Washington St., Bath, that broke out at about 2:29 a.m. Wednesday. Bath firefighters were joined by fire companies from the Bath VA, Avoca, Savona, Kanona, Hammondsport, Pulteney and Wayne,
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Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa to visit Bath March 22
By ROB PRICE THE COURIER-ADVOCATE
      BATH - Curtis Sliwa, founder of The Guardian Angels, will return to Bath on March 22 to assist community residents trying to form a local Guardian Angels chapter. Organizers last week announced Sliwa will answer questions from 6 to 7 p.m. in the conference room of the Days Inn. At 7 p.m., he will...
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Kicking cancer
      Pictured above, participants in last year's Billy Apenowich Memorial Kick Cancer Kickball tournament enjoy the day at the Bath soccer complex. The fourth annual Billy Apenowich Memorial will be held June 3 at the complex, with teams consisting of 8-12 players, half adults and half under the age of ...
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VEW Primary School to present opera
      BATH - Vernon E. Wightman Primary School and Tri-Cities Opera company are proud to present The Toy Shop by Seymour Barab on March 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the Haverling High School auditorium. The performance is free. The contemporary children's opera features a toy maker and his twin dolls, Paul and P...
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NEE cheerleaders flying high
      BATH - The Northeast Elite cheerleading team continues to dominate state and national competitions. The senior team of the Bath-based squad has received two grand champion awards, plus honors in choreography, jumps and stunts. Junior, youth, tiny and the 2 hip hop teams also have performed well, ...
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Kuhl responds to veterans' care issues
By ROB MONTANA HORNELL EVENING TRIBUNE
      As revelations of poor medical care roil Walter Reed Hospital, concerns about veterans and the care they receive natioinally has been a hot topic in news media and among politicians. It's also been a hot topic at the 16 town meetings conducted by U.S. Rep. John "Randy" Kuhl, R-29th, the second-ter...
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A consumer's guide to arranging a funeral
Publication of the New York State Department of Health
      If you are planning a funeral, you have many decisions to make. You may feel overwhelmed or confused. You may have questions. Read this brochure to learn more before you make any commitments or decisions. Choose a funeral home with which you feel comfortable. You and the funeral director will have...
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'Carousel,' 'Little Shop of Horrors' to be performed
Haverling, Prattsburgh producing popular musicals beginning March 22
      Two area area schools will present upbeat musicals later this month. The Drama Club of the Prattsburgh school district will present "Little Shop of Horrors" at 7 p.m. March 22 and 23 and at 2 p.m. March 24 . Tickets are $4 for adults and $3 for students and senior citizens.
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Area hunters have plenty to say about proposed rifle law
'Nine out of 10 times, you get shot by members of your own part. It doesn't matter what you're shooting with. - William Kring Retired conservation officer
BY MARY PERHAM THE LEADER
      BATH - More than two dozen local hunters had plenty to say last week about a proposed state amendment that would allow rifles for big game hunting in the region.
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THE R.A.P. SHEET
SERVING THE COMMUNITIES OF AVOCA, PRATTSBURGH AND PULTENEY
Editor's Note: The Minutes of the Village and Town Board meetings appearing below have not been approved at the time this goes to press.
      Town of Avoca Minutes of the Avoca Town Board regular meeting Jan. 17, 2007 called to order by Supervisor Wellington at 7 p.m. Present were: Supervisor, C h r i s Wellington; Councilman, D o u g Heinemann (absent); Councilman, Francis Feely; Councilwoman, Wendi Hammond; Councilman, Ken Parsels; ...
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Going Batty over St. Patty
By KEVIN MCCLINTOCK GateHouse Plus
      So whom can we blame for the annual staining of the Chicago River from blue to green on March 17? Why, the Irish, of course. The holiday known for its rollicking parades, the color green and alcohol consumption was voted in 2002 as America's most "fun" holiday. And why not?
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Who was St. Patrick?
      St. Patrick was born in Britain to wealthy parents near the end of the fourth century. At the age of 16, Patrick was taken prisoner by a group of Irish raiders attacking his family's estate. They transported him to Ireland, where he spent six years in captivity.
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