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TRUNK OR TREAT
Clarence Bee | November 4, 2020
Jeffery Zeplowitz, left, his son, George, 3, make a donation while Legislator Ed Rath and Batman accept food at Rath’s “Trunk or Treat” food drive held at the Eastern Hills...
As pandemic plagues town budgets, tax rate in Clarence stays neutral
by ETHAN POWERS
Editor | November 4, 2020
In a year in which the true cost of a global pandemic and partial shutdown of business is still being calculated, Clarence residents are getting some cheery news out of...
Clarence man pleads guilty to possessing firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking
| November 4, 2020
Anthony Gerace, 40, of Clarence, pleaded guilty to possessing firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking crimes before U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra Jr. The charge carries a minimum penalty...

Clarence Middle student making waves at Limerock Speedway
by ETHAN POWERS
Editor | November 4, 2020
At the age of 11, Cooper Fritz already has as many racing wins on his record than many drivers can claim for their entire careers. A sixth-grader at Clarence Middle...
Local News
ECDOH answers questions on youth sports travel
| November 4, 2020
The Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) has fielded calls and emails from school districts, coaching staff and parents of...
Bills drive-in event to support Summit Center
| November 4, 2020
Western New York football fans are invited to join supporters of The Summit Center at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8,...

With Thanksgiving in sight, Ohlson’s Bakery launches online ordering
| November 4, 2020
For Ohlson’s Bakery and Café, COVID-19 brought the challenges that many businesses faced, but it was extra challenging for a...
UB Theatre and Dance to perform online production of ‘Everybody’
| November 4, 2020
In these times of uncertainty, the arts offer welcome comfort, perspective, escape, joy and intellectual stimulation. The University at Buffalo...
Sports

Harriers claim matching ECIC titles
Clarence Bee | November 4, 2020
Clarence’s cross-country program achieved something Saturday at East Aurora High School that it hadn’t been able to do since 2013:...

Field hockey team crushes three foes
by JASON NADOLINSKI
Sports reporter
email: jnadolinski@beenews.com
twitter: @JasonNado_Bee | November 4, 2020
Another week just meant another chance for Clarence’s field hockey team to continue its utter domination of the competition, as...
Girls soccer team squashes Frontier’s comeback bid
| November 4, 2020
Frontier’s girls soccer team did its best to put a pre-Halloween scare into Clarence on Oct. 28, but the Lady...
Lady Red Devil swimmers top North in regular-season finale
Clarence Bee | November 4, 2020
Clarence’s girls swimming team came up with enough strong performances in the second half of Friday’s meet with Williamsville North...

Boys soccer team handles Frontier
| November 4, 2020
Clarence’s boys soccer team manhandled Frontier on Thursday, outshooting the Falcons by a 25-5 margin en route to securing a...
Editorial
Especially this fall, know how to detect a gas leak
| November 4, 2020
As the weather turns colder and we near the end of October, winter is just around the corner, and that means residents throughout the Ken-Ton...

Spindle Items
| November 4, 2020
• BURCHFIELD PHOTO CONTEST — The Burchfield Nature and Art Center’s photography sharing exhibit will run from November through February. The event will use the...

Laws from long ago often overlooked
| November 4, 2020
America, and New York State in particular, have both been known for outdated, unenforceable laws. We should heed the words of President Ronald Reagan. “We...
Obituaries

James V. Glogoza, Times Up Printing
| November 4, 2020
James V. “Jim” Glogoza, 76, of Elma, who owned and operated Times Up Printing, died on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020....
Death Notices
| November 4, 2020
CRAMER, Jane M (nee Bronold), 93, of Cheektowaga, who was a member of the American Legion Post, Inc., Ladies Auxiliary,...
Letters to the Editor
Everyone will benefit from universal health care
Clarence Bee | October 21, 2020
I started my own construction company doing roofing and siding when I was age 20. Feeling like Superman, I didn’t...
Stephan deserves better from district
| October 7, 2020
I just read the article in the Clarence Bee regarding Dave Stephan. I cannot believe that after 17 years of...
Dismissal of Stephan is a travesty
| September 30, 2020
I am shocked, appalled and extremely disappointed that the Clarence Central School District chose to dismiss Dave Stephan based on...
Lifestyles

UNBURIED TREASURES
| November 4, 2020
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Jesus says, ‘Have no fear, little flock’
Rako Zech
Vicar
ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH CLARENCE CENTER | November 4, 2020
I’m writing this before the 2020 election, and you’re reading it after it has concluded. I want to offer a...
Senior News
| November 4, 2020
On March 16, New York State Gov. Andrew Cuomo banned gatherings of more than 50 people. Since then, a multitude...

PICTURE-PERFECT
by: Falisha Oser | October 28, 2020
Judges selected 12 photographs that represent the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor for the organization’s 15th annual Erie Canalway Photo...
Business

Chamber to host ‘Lunch Mobs’ at town restaurants
Amy Engler
CLARENCE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | November 4, 2020
Even during a pandemic, there is so much good going on in the Town of Clarence. We have had several...

BankOnBuffalo announces six hirings with Clarence ties
Clarence Bee | November 4, 2020
BankOnBuffalo and its parent, CNB Bank, have hired six banking professionals with Clarence ties who will contribute to BankOnBuffalo’s growth...
Events
| November 4, 2020
November Coffee Power Hour The Young Nonprofit Professional Network, Greater Bflo’s monthly Coffee Power Hour is a small-group networking opportunity...

The gift that keeps on giving: The Perfect Gift celebrates 17 years
By SARAH SCHREIBER
Reporter | October 28, 2020
With a slogan like “shop local and help many,” it is no wonder that The Perfect Gift Boutique, located in...
What’s Going On
CLARENCE Public Library
14031 Clarence, NY 3 Town Place, or to register For more information for an event, call 741- 2650. CALENDAR of...
Entertainment
Announcements
bobk | November 5, 2020
ASI Announces Presenters for Creative Professionals Exchange — Arts Services Inc. (ASI) has announced the presenters for its second annual...
Art
bobk | November 5, 2020
tues. 10 Take a Look (TALK) — Short videos created for art teachers that promote looking at an artwork in...
Classical
bobk | November 5, 2020
tues. 10 A String Serenade! — Featuring a performance of Handel’s “Harp Concerto No. 6,” played by BPO harpist Madeline...
Comedy
bobk | November 5, 2020
Announcement ComedySportz Buffalo Offers Digital Shows — Watch your hometown CSz Buffalo players compete for virtual glory, all from the...




