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100 Jobs Leaving Fisher Price in East Aurora

EAST AURORA, NY-Fisher Price is shedding some 100 jobs at its East Aurora facility the company announced Wednesday.

Most of the people affected are being offered to transfer to El Segundo, California, where Mattel, the toymaker's parent company,  has it's North American Division Headquarters.

Relocation costs would be covered by the company for anyone who decides to make the transition. The rest were told their jobs were being eliminated effective immediately and were offered severance packages.

The company says the move allows them to better match their resources with the needs of their business. Some 900 people work at Fisher Price.

Employees in the toy development and research arms of Fisher Price are not affected.

 

Results From School Budget Votes

BUFFALO, NY - School districts announced the results of their school budget votes Tuesday night.

Most budgets pass.  Below is a list of those that have failed. Note that not all districts have announced the results yet. 

FAILED:
- Alden
- Bemus Point
- Clarence
- Lew-Port
- Niagara Wheatfield
- Wilson

EA High School announces Aurora Film Academy Festival

EA High School announces Aurora Film Academy Festival

The East Aurora High School is proud to present the first annual Aurora Film Academy Film Festival. The event will take place the evening of June 11 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM at the Aurora Theatre at 637 Main Street in East Aurora.

The AFA is a new rigorous program at the high school offered to senior students. The students take three cross-curricular courses: Creative Writing, Drama, and Film Production. They are involved in all aspects of film making, including script writing, acting, directing, filming, narration, music scoring, and editing. The academy will culminate the year with an exciting Film Festival which will feature documentaries and short stories of 13 students.

Come support the AFA on the big screen!

Helping Cats and Dogs Have Healthy Joints

Helping Cats and Dogs Have Healthy Joints

 

(Welcome to our pet column, courtesy of Pet Connection Programs Inc. of Marilla. We post a new article each week, so be sure to check back on a regular basis!)

Your four-footed friends could benefit from your taking four important steps to keep your pets in peak condition.

1. See the vet for regular checkups. Dogs and cats age faster than humans. They can grow up — and grow old — almost before you know it. Regular wellness exams let your veterinarian diagnose, manage and protect against potential health problems before they become serious.

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New for summer in East Aurora Community Education

New for summer in East Aurora Community Education

The summer adult program is generally a light one at East Aurora Schools, but we always try to offer something new in each of our three terms throughout the year. This summer, Morning Pilates on the Lawn will begin, with the return of one of our favorite teachers, Cheri Wenner. Cheri will lead an early morning group near the Community Garden on the Parkdale campus, starting at 6:45 on Mondays and Fridays during July and August. Cheri also will teach Stronger Bodies, Stronger Bones at the beautiful air conditioned studio at EA Fitness in the village. We are grateful for the use of this space for this resistance training class that appeals to students of all ages and fitness levels.

Lothlorien TRC Dedicated To Individuals With Disabilities

Lothlorien Therapeutic Riding Center is dedicated to serving individuals with disabilities. They provide a safe and enjoyable environment for individuals to
experience the benefits of horseback riding and horsemanship skills. 
The facilities at LTRC are designed to accommodate riders with
disabilities.

Here is the website

Best-Selling Author, Ashley Rhodes-Courter, to Speak on "The Forgotten Child"

Best-Selling Author, Ashley Rhodes-Courter, to Speak on "The Forgotten Child"

Ashley Rhodes-Courter, author of the New York Times best-seller, Three Little Words: A Memoir, will be the keynote speaker for a half-day workshop for mental health professionals and foster care workers/agencies and a dinner open to the public. Both events will address “the forgotten child” and the need to improve the children’s mental health system. The dinner is being presented by the Mental Health Association of Erie County, Inc. (MHA) and the workshop is jointly presented by the MHA and Baker Victory Services. The workshop and dinner will be held on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, at Two Fountain Plaza in Buffalo.