Pizza and Ale House supports commercial pitch - will air during Super Bowl
by NICHOLAS J. PRIMERANO Ken-Ton Editor
      Gino Bona works in marketing, so his whole life consists of being creative. Day in and day out, fresh ideas are his livelihood. So, when the die-hard Buffalo Bills fan saw a commercial for a fan contest to create a funny Super Bowl commercial, Bona knew he had to enter.
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Congressional plan will help fund security program
      Rep. Thomas M. Reynolds, R-Amherst, met last week with officials from Erie and Niagara counties and the Department of Homeland Security to discuss the Urban Area Security Initiative program.
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Health fair focuses on Heart Success Week
      Buffalo Cardiology and Pulmonary Associates, and Medtronic, USA, Inc. will celebrate American Heart Month with an event to promote the prevention, early diagnosis and reversal of cardiac disease and increase awareness of the risks associated with sudden cardiac arrest.
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LIBRARY BOARD
      The newly elected Amherst Public Library Board gathered at the Audubon Library on Monday. From left to right, Vice President Joan G. Heubusch, Secretary Paul Wietig, Treasurer Majorie Franknecht and President Jeffrey F. Voelkl. Board Member Barbara Dodd Murray is not pictured.
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Final 2006 numbers still being calculated
October storm cleanup estimated at $14 million
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
      According to Town of Amherst Comptroller Frank Belliotti, $4 million is "hard to make go away." As the town moves toward closing the 2006 books, Belliotti reported some totals to the Town Board on Monday. "We are nowhere near that amount," he said about being underbudgeted for $4 million.
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EGGERTSVILLE HOSE
      Officers of the Eggertsville Hose Co. for 2007 are, from left, Peter Christopher, president; William Bulleigh, vice president; Brian Multerer, second assistant chief; John Buttino, first assistant chief, and Michael Boehm, chief. James McDonald, right, was recognized at the company's annual banqu...
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Grant will support Buffalo/Williamsville Poetry, Music, Dance Celebration
      A $70,000 grant from the New York State Music Fund to the Just Buffalo Literary Center will support presentation of the Buffalo/Williamsville Poetry, Music and Dance Celebration in 2007 and 2008. The grant award was announced Dec. 19 in New York by the Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, which mana...
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Free winter vacation guide takes chill out of winter
      Looking for something special to do during the winter months? Check out the 2006-07 New York State Winter Travel Guide. The full-color, magazine-format guide is available free of charge from Assemblyman Jim Hayes, R-Amherst. One section lists more than 100 special events across the state, from now...
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Energy plan would save millions
      State Sen. Mary Lou Rath, R-C-I, Williamsville, has unveiled a comprehensive energy plan that would provide $350 million in relief from high energy costs to small businesses to help them create and retain jobs. Like millions of New York homeowners, small businesses have cited high energy costs as ...
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NORTH BAILEY
      Elected and appointed leaders of the North Bailey Fire Co. were sworn into office at the annual installation banquet Jan. 27. Shown in the front row from left are David Humbert, chief; Keith Burkard, first assistant chief, and Donald Geib, second assistant chief. Behind them are Warren Holmes, pre...
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Victorian Valentine's Day planned at Amherst Museum
      For families looking for a way to celebrate Valentine's Day, the Amherst Museum has a special event. On Feb. 10 a Victorian Valentine's Day will be held at the museum. The Hutchinson Family Revival will perform a special concert of 19th century love songs and romantic music.
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Reynolds: Bill does not save money, hurts seniors, veterans
      Rep. Thomas M. Reynolds, R-Amherst, has slammed House Democrats for "ramming through a sham bill" that will reduce access to critical drugs for Medicare beneficiaries and potentially produce a sharp spike in drug prices for veterans.
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MORNING FIRE
      Eggertsville Hose Fire Company responded to a house fire at 17 Buckeye Road at 3 a.m. Saturday. The house had $55,000 in damages, and a dog was rescued from the blaze. Firefighters were unable to save the family's pet cat. Snyder Fire Department's FAST Team also responded.
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Community News
      The Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation is accepting inquires in both its community mental health and prevention grant categories. Organizations in Erie County serving children, adolescents and families affected by psychological disorders and/or substance abuse may be eligible for funds. For i...
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