Wal-Mart submits proposal
Chooses former Ames site
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
The Town of Amherst has received a site plan proposal from Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to develop a Supercenter Wal-Mart on the former Ames Department Store site on Sheridan Drive, owned by Benderson Development Company. (See editorial on page four) The company also plans to close the current store on N...
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Holiday spirit
Casey Middle School fifth grade students Torie Sims, left, and Kate Seres wrap gifts on Dec. 14 to be delivered to the City Mission’s Cornerstone Manor in time for Christmas. Students donated more than $940 for the project.
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Mohan reintroduces plan for privatizing town facilities
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
Would privatizing the compost facility, golf courses and Plant 16 be a cost-effective move for the Town of Amherst? That is the answer the Town Board will be seeking in the new year. Council members discussed the option at length during Monday’s board meeting only to come to a stop sign as Superv...
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2006 Budget
Remaining shortfall will be filled with surplus
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
During the final Amherst Town Board meeting of 2006, Comptroller Frank Belliotti reported that surplus money will be used to make up the $3 million budget shortfall. The board passed a resolution instructing department heads and Belliotti to use all unspent balances toward the payment of health in...
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SOMEONE YOU SHOULD KNOW
Heart surgery doesn’t stop martial artist
by JESSICA L. FINCH
It was the achievements of a disabled boy that got James Wild, 66, into karate training and a “never quit” determination that brought him back following triple bypass surgery. Wild of Williamsville has been training at Western New York Karate Center since 1995, having started after watching the su...
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Holidays affect Bee deadlines
Deadlines for Bee Newspapers will be moved up the next two weeks because of the observance of Christmas and New Year’s Day. The deadline for editorial material for the Dec. 27 edition will be 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21. Classified advertising must be submitted by 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22.
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Village Board passes 13 cent water rate increase
by JILL SCHMELZER Reporter
The Williamsville Village Board passed a 13-cent water rate hike for 2007 during its meeting on Monday. The Erie County Water Authority had passed an 11-cent increase due to future capital projects, including water line updates and generator improvements.
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DRC contract comes to a close
Town will bid out remaining work
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
Town Highway Superintendent Robert Anderson said the contract with DRC Emergency Services for storm cleanup concluded on Tuesday. By law, Amherst must open the bidding process for the remaining work. DRC is allowed to re-bid if it chooses. “There are three major jobs left — tree cutting and remov...
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FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
Arthur Glick, president of the Jewish Federation of Greater Buffalo, and Rabbi Moshe Gurary light the first candle on the giant community menorah on Dec. 15 at 811 Maple Road for the beginning of Hanukkah. The menorah is one of the tallest in the country and sponsored by Chabad House of Buffalo.
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THE TRUE MEANING
Cameron Thom, clockwise around table, Blair Loeffler, James Scott and Ben Boron, ninth graders at Christian Central Academy create wreaths centerpieces during Studio Art to help spread Christmas beauty at the Buffalo City Mission. The fresh pine boughs were donated by Adam's Nurseries and candles,...
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Man attacked in apartment
Amherst police are searching for two black males suspected of beating a Village of Williamsville man with firearms. Police were called to an upper apartment at 5733 Main St., at 11:25 a.m. on Friday, when a 36-year-old man returned home to find his inside door locked.
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The Hamister Group of Williamsville, which includes Brompton Heights Assisted Living Residence and Orchard Heights Assisted Living Residence held a holiday raffle in which employees entered to win for their chosen not-for-profit organization. This year’s winner was McKenzie Froese, a Brompton Heig... More... |
Wal-Mart development would remove eyesore
Bombarding the local news right now is back and forth discussion about developing the waterfront — all the while structures remain empty. As Buffalo searches for occupants, Amherst has developers knocking on vacant doors to open businesses. The site plan for a Wal-Mart on Sheridan Drive in the for... More... |
At the Senior Center Symposium, both Bob Anderson and Richard Stedman, arborist, did great jobs in explaining the broad array of problems and legalities involved in the storm damaged tree problems. Further thanks are due to Mr. Anderson and his crews in efficiently removing the overwhelming mounds... 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. 8 • A 55-year-old female, wearing a coat with a hood, was harassing custome... 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... |
Dr. Pol Cabi Akman, 80, who was once Chief of Staff at Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville, N.Y., died Friday, Feb. 15, 2006, in his Amherst home. Born in Eskisehir, Turkey, he was the youngest of 18 children and served in the Turkish army. Dr. More... |
Grant will fund studying of guitar
For the first time in Williamsville School District history a unit will be dedicated to studying the guitar — thanks to a grant from the Williamsville Education Foundation. “I am very thankful to the Williamsville Education Foundation. More... |
Although it’s a rebuilding year for Williamsville South’s indoor track program, coach Sam Hasan sees the blueprints for a great season from several individual runners. “It’s a rebuilding year but I hope we do well on the fly,” said Hasan, who will be joined by first-year assistant coach Nataliea B... More... |
Professional tips for self-defense
You can never predict if and when you might be attacked. You could be coming out of a store at night, or walking to your car, or taking out your garbage. More... |
Blue Christmas Service set at church The Eggertsville United Church of Christ will hold its Blue Christmas Service at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21 at 3400 Sheridan Drive. The service is for those who may not necessarily “feel like celebrating Christmas,” because the holidays can be painful for some... More... |
Thursday, Dec. 21 ANDY WARHOL REMEMBERED: “Uncle Andy’s Carousel Horses” through Dec. 29, Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum, 180 Thompson St., North Tonawanda. 693-1885, www. carrouselmuseum. org ARMAND AND ELEANOR — “A Lifetime of Collecting: The Finest of the Castellani Permanent Collection,... More... |
Studio Arena Theatre concludes the Christmas season with “The 4th Wise Man,” which ends Dec. 23. Written by Studio Arena Artistic Director Kathleen Gaffney and Emmy® Award-winning television writer Tom Fontana, the inspirational production is based on a story by 19th century minister Henry Van D y... More... |
Staying healthy in today’s society can be a difficult task — proven by the rising reports of obesity and stress. At Pine Pharmacy, the employees provide patrons with custom compounded medications for relief. Al Muto, owner of Pine Pharmacy, has been in business for 22 years and recently opened a... More... |
— LEGAL NOTICE — Notice of Formation of EVANFORD LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC). Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State on 10/14/06. NY Office location: NEW YORK County. Secretary of State is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. More... |
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