Village officials discuss emergency response; trustees skip meeting
by JILL SCHMELZER Reporter
During the Nov. 30 Village Board work session, officials set a special meeting to be held this past Monday to discuss the emergency response techniques used during the first few days after the October storm. More ...
Bobinski to retire after 33 years as library director
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
It was 33 years ago when Mary Bobinski was named director of the Amherst library system. Now, with her career aspirations met, she believes it’s time to step down. “I had goals I wanted to get accomplished, and once I got those accomplished, I knew I would retire,” she said. More ...
OH CHRISTMAS TREE
Elias Chamoun, 17 months, reaches for one of the pine trees on sale for the holidays at Spoth's Farm Market while shopping with his dad, George, of Williamsville. Only 12 days are left until Christmas Day. More ...
NOWHERE TO RUN
Amherst Central's Matt Weber, top, locks down on Grand Island's Anthony Gugino during the inaugural Amherst Duals Team Tournament held Saturday at Amherst. The Tigers lost to Grand Island 48-28 and placed fourth overall. More ...
Pepsi Center
Increased skating action ups revenue
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
With only 10 months in 2006 calculated, Eric Guzdek, general manager of the Pepsi Center, said revenue is already ahead of 2005. As of the beginning of November, the Pepsi Center total revenue was $166,000 ahead of last year, Guzdek said. “The last two months, November and December, are our highe... More ...
GET OUT OF OUR WAY
Gary Janish and his son Joseph of Amherst cruise their way down a hill at Chestnut Ridge Park on Saturday. Last week’s bitter cold temperatures were followed by a weekend warm up that melted much of the snow. More ...
No more ‘American Idol?’
Time Warner could pull WUTV/WNYO if deal is not reached by Dec. 31
by LISA A. JOHNSON Lancaster/Depew Editor
“If you hear a scream from a hotel room in Las Vegas, that’s where Barry Manilow is watching this show.” Most of what “American Idol” judge Simon Cowell says — such as this jab at Bobby after he sang Manilow’s “Copacabana” on the Feb. 22 show — is water cooler talk the next day. But if negotiation... More ...
Amherst Town Board members want street names to be significant
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
During Monday’s work session, the Amherst Town Board revisited a September resolution that gave the board the authority to name new subdivision streets. Council Member Dan Ward’s Sept. 19 resolution shifted naming authority from the Planning Board to the Town Board and instructed that names with s... More ...
CHRISTMAS KARAOKE
Anita Lagree, 7, left, and Analiese Piccillo, 7, perform the holiday favorite song, “Silent Night” during the Traditional Family Christmas event held at the Amherst Museum this past Saturday. Horse-drawn wagon rides, a visit from Santa Claus and crafts were also part of the celebration. More ...
Getzville Post Office reaches 150th anniversary
On Sunday, Dec. 10 the Getzville Post Office marked its 150th anniversary, and a celebration was held on Monday. Postmaster Sharron O’Neill said the office honored the legacy with a daylong customer appreciation event, including treating those who stopped in to a piece of cake. More ...
A benefit for Colleen McNeill Mazella formerly of Snyder will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16 at the Ismailia Shrine Temple, 1600 Southwestern Blvd., Orchard Park. A spaghetti dinner will be served from 3 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and younger. More... |
Prevent fires this holiday season
While many folks celebrate the holidays with Christmas trees, Hanukkah bushes and other decorative foliage, it is important to note that trees sometimes cause home fires resulting in injury or death, according to the National Fire Protection Association. More... |
The new holiday decorations along Main Street look great. But, why are there gaps, and why aren’t the trees lighted anymore? Years ago, the Williamsville Businessmen’s Association took responsibility for lighting the trees along Main but found it too difficult to continue as the trees grew large... More... |
(Editors note: The Bee’s police blotter is a sampling of unusual, sometimes humorous calls received by the police department. It is not intended to be a complete record of all incidents reported.) Friday, Dec. 1 • A Bernhardt Drive resident complained that four youths on bicycles smas... More... |
(Editor’s note: Call The Bee at 632-0390 and record a one-minute comment on our Bee Heard line. It gives readers an opportunity to comment quickly and candidly on items of local or regional interest. Callers do not have to identify themselves and no callers’ names will be used. In the interest of f... More... |
Elizabeth M. Eberl, 88, of Amherst, a clerical assistant, died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2006, in Sisters of Charity Hospital. Born in Buffalo, she was a graduate of Nardin Academy and attended D’Youville College. During World War II, Mrs. Eberl worked at Curtis Wright. More... |
Windermere becomes Site-Wise safe
Whenever a crisis arises at Windermere Boulevard Elementary School, responders are a click away from finding the location. Windermere is equipped with Site-Wise, a security software program developed by MJW Corporation in Amherst. The program was presented at the Amherst Board of Education’s Dec.... More... |
Williamsville South enters some unfamiliar bowling territory for the 2006-07 season. Because of enrollment, the ECIC Division III co-champions move up for the first time to ECIC II. While the Billies won’t have to contend anymore in league matches with usual bowling powerhouses Maryvale, Tonawand... More... |
Community gives gifts to needy seniors
W hile many programs exist to provide Christmas gifts to children and families in need, there are still those who are seemingly forgotten during the holidays. Often, senior citizens in the community are left isolated at a time when most of us are surrounded by family and friends. More... |
Workshop to be held at Daemen College The Buffalo Nordic Ski Club will host a workshop from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13 in the Wick Center, 4380 Main St. Buffalo Choral Arts Society to perform The Sweet Home High School Concert Chorale and chamber orchestra will perform with the Buf... More... |
Dec. 14-21
¦Thursday, Dec. 14 ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT, presented by Starry Night Theatre Inc., through Dec. 17, the Ghostlight Theatre, 170 Schenck St., North Tonawanda; $ 743-1614, www. starrynighttheatre. org A BIG BAND CHRISTMAS, presented by O’Connell & Company, through Dec. 17, Cabaret in the Square Th... More... |
Ongoing now-Dec. 17 A Big Band Christmas, 1940s musical review presented by O’Connell & Company, 7 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2:30 p.m. Sundays at The Cabaret in the Square Theatre, 4475 Main St., Snyder. 839-3949, www.oconnellandcompany. More... |
Finding the perfect bottle
Tasting every wine he selects for his store, The Wine Room owner Neil Kratzer knows how to locate the perfect bottle for his customers. Kratzer, who has five years of retail wine experience, opened the store on March 1. He said his focus is bringing quality wine to the area, wine that is not alway... More... |
— LEGAL NOTICE — — LEGAL NOTICE — Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Garageman Lien Sale 12/22/06 at 9 AM Company (LLC). Name: Z & Z Holdings of at 366 Vulcan St., Buffalo: ‘98 Chevrolet, WNY, LLC. Articles of Organization filed 1GNDT13W5W2234198, Re: B. Beechler. More... |
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