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Newspaper
Lancaster Bee
Location
Buffalo, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 2024
Page
4
Editorial recalls how close-knit 1960s and 1970s neighborhoods shared information and looked out for each other, contrasts with later latchkey and helicopter parenting, and argues knowing neighbors helps spot unfamiliar activity and maintain safety.
A string of recent vehicle entries along Laverack Avenue prompts residents with three preventive tips: lock doors, replace key fob battery to ensure auto locking, and install motion activated video surveillance. Also included are local letters guidelines for Bee readers and a note about National Dog Day celebration at Como Lake Bark Park.
Erie County Fair and Exposition wrapped a 141st run with a new attendance peak of 695 275, surpassing 1980’s 621 854. A single day high of 121 000 on Aug 14 eclipsed the former 115 000 mark from 1972, aided by good weather and a strong livestock exhibit, though some critics wished for stronger fireworks and fewer combine demolition derbies. The horse show drew entrants from Texas and Colorado. Also reported is a 40 year reunion for World War II veterans Leonard Therault and Robert Ruppert, meeting in Buffalo area after decades apart.
The Bowmansville Garden Club dominated the Erie County Fair flower show taking the most blue and red ribbons at the 54th annual event. A Cheektowaga resident reported theft of an am fm cassette deck 40 channel citizen band radio and antenna from a car parked at Lancaster National Speedway on Saturday Aug 17.
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