Cheektowaga, NY

TRULY THANKFUL...Ms. Lillis' second grade class at Union East Elementary School was happy to pose Tuesday afternoon before the Thanksgiving holiday. To find out what each student is most thankful for this year, turn to page 11. (Times photo) More ... St. Joseph Hospital's generosity blesses 63 area families By John J. Hopkins Times       Dozens of volunteers who helped collect and donate more than five dozen food baskets to distribute to needy families throughout the community gathered in the main lobby of St. Joseph Hospital on Tuesday where Debbie Parkot addressed the group. More ... Dems in no rush to fill council seat By John J. Hopkins Times       Less than three weeks after sweeping local elections, the Cheektowaga Democratic Party still has one council seat to fill, but the party's leader is taking his time before making a recommendation to the committee. More ...      THANKS FOR GIVING... Debbie Parkot, far right, stands with several volunteers who helped make St. Joseph Hospital's annual Thanksgiving food basket donation a success. Among those pictured include Sister Maureen Boyle, Maria Borawski, Debbie Spatz, Larry Dubaj and Charlene Nikiel. (Times photo) More ... Former Depew chief Maccarone dies at 79       John T. Maccarone, who implemented the Depew Police Department's detective bureau and later became the village's Chief of Police, died on November 16 in Green Fields Health and Rehabilitation Center, Lancaster. Maccarone, who served as chief from 1977 until his 1994 retirement, was 79. More ...