Most of us think that the only people who wear costumes are performers on stage. I would disagree with that assessment. I think that we wear costumes that say who we are at any particular time or place. These costumes are called fashion. My concept of fashion is that it is all about personal style, […]
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Eric Soehnlein Note: I was able to interview all of the candidates for Town Council and Town Justice. Unfortunately, I was unable to interview the highway superintendent candidate within the time frame that I had. The candidate stories turned out to be a much bigger project than I ever anticipated. It was, however, in my
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On November 2nd, President Franklin D. Roosevelt (portrayed by Albert McFadyen of Lockport, N.Y.) came to a meeting of the Grand Island Historical Society to talk about the war years. Here are of the things that he mentioned about World War II, overseas and on the home front. wake island: President Roosevelt: Wake Island was
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On November 2nd, President Franklin D. Roosevelt (portrayed by Albert McFadyen of Lockport, N.Y.) came to Grand Island to talk about the war years. He sat at a table in St. Stephen Roman Catholic “old” church, with a radio close at hand, and he carried his audience through the years of war. on war in
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Today, I am sharing the stories of both town justice candidates: Republican candidate Mark Frentzel, 62, and Democratic candidate Eric Soehnlein, 33. I interviewed them separately but, because the election is coming up soon, I am presenting them together. Please remember to vote on Tuesday, November 7th. Tell me about you. Mark: I grew up in
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Today’s candidate interview is with Pete Marston, Jr., Republican candidate for Grand Island’s Town Council. Pete, who is in the business of repairing lawnmowers, took me along for the ride on his lawnmower pick up and delivery rounds. Pete, age 48, is running for one of two open seats on the Town Council. The incumbents,
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Snow White and her dwarves were found at Huth Road Elementary School. The six (of seven) dwarves look happy. In fact, Grumpy is wearing a very uncharacteristic smile. All of a sudden, Grumpy reverted to character, and Sleepy was ready for a nap. Halloween is the day that fairy tale characters come to life. Notice
