Fundraiser update: Homecoming BBQ on Friday
Fundraiser update: Homecoming BBQ on Friday
Homecoming BBQ Fundraiser AURORA — The Cooperative Education Programs of East Aurora High School will host the annual Homecoming Barbecue Fundraiser from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Friday at East Aurora High School. Dinners are provided by 5B’s BBQ. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door. Dine-in and …
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They’re friends of the Penan
They’re friends of the Penan
By Sim Kwang Yang The following is an account written by one of many volunteers working to improve the lot of the Penans. The writer works on his initiative to alleviate the suffering of the Penans in helping to meet their needs for medical care and education. This week, my column by a guest from [...]
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All of the trapped Chile miners rescued
All of the trapped Chile miners rescued
A 69-day underground ordeal reached its final act Wednesday night when the 32nd of 33 trapped Chilean miners was hauled up in a cramped cage through a narrow hole drilled through 2,000 feet of rock.
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INTERACTIVE: Miracle miners all out
INTERACTIVE: Miracle miners all out
SAN JOSE MINE, Chile — The longest underground nightmare in history ended safely — and faster than anyone expected.
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As Chile celebrates, mine’s future in question
As Chile celebrates, mine’s future in question
Chileans reveled Thursday in the stunning glory and jubilation of a record-setting mine rescue. As the celebration fades, however, several key questions await resolution.
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All Chilean miners back above ground
All Chilean miners back above ground
SAN JOSE MINE, Chile — The last of the Chilean miners, the foreman who held them together when they were feared lost, was raised from the depths of the earth Wednesday night — a joyous ending to a 69-day ordeal that riveted the world. No one has ever been trapped so long and survived.
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Koster vs. Larsen: Congressional candidates locked in fierce rematch
Koster vs. Larsen: Congressional candidates locked in fierce rematch
Rick Larsen and John Koster come from the same hometown, graduated from the same high school and share a career choice of politics. One other thing these Arlington natives have in common: a healthy dislike for one another.
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Mexican prison ordeal is over for Arlington native
Mexican prison ordeal is over for Arlington native
An Arlington man’s son, with whom he was jailed on a questionable charge, is free after 607 days behind bars.
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Chile mine rescue nearly complete
Chile mine rescue nearly complete
With remarkable speed – and flawless execution – miner after miner climbed into a cramped cage deep beneath the Chilean earth and was hoisted through 2,000 feet of rock. |…
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Ex-financial adviser now a volunteer nurse with free clinic
Ex-financial adviser now a volunteer nurse with free clinic
Mars T. Foliano doesn’t view his recent change of careers as involving a total shifting of gears.
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