Get News Updates Print Edition RSS RSS Feed
Links:
Bee Home Page
WNY Events
Classifieds
Lifestyles February 28th, 2007
Search Archives



Amherst Symphony Orchestra is "Surrounded by Students"
Third performance to be held March 4
by JILL SCHMELZER Reporter
      The third installment of the 2006-07 Amherst Symphony Orchestra concert series will be dedicated to the students in and around the area. The event on Sunday, March 4 will begin at 3:15 p.m., with the third annual "petting zoo" from McClellan Music House. Children of all ages can come and try out ne...
More ...

Colon Cancer Awareness open house set today
by JILL SCHMELZER Reporter
      In 2007, approximately 150,000 men and women will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer and about 55,000 of them will die from the disease, according to the American Cancer Society, ACS. "It doesn't have to be that way," said registered nurse, Pat Graham. "Colon cancer is preventable.
More ...

SENIOR NEWS
      The following events will take place at the Amherst Center for Senior Services, 350 John James Audubon Parkway. For more information, call 636-3059. Women's Issues Support Group will meet at 11 a.m. March 26, April 23 and June 25. The topics vary.
More ...


Celebrate trees
      With the launch of a 10-city, nationwide campaign, the National Arbor Day Foundation and The Home Depot Foundation are helping people understand the importance of trees as the green infrastructure of our cities. Throughout the campaign, thousands of trees will be planted and given away to school ch...
More ...

Kaczmarek- Schweickhard
      Barbara and Mark Kaczmarek of Lancaster announce the engagement of their daughter, Jillian Kaczmarek, to David Schweickhard, son of Linda and Fred Schweickhard of Tonawanda. Miss Kaczmarek is a 2001 graduate of Lancaster High School. She received her bachelor's degree in molecular biology from Gro...
More ...

Binder- Zawodzinski
      Denise Grosjean and Charles Binder of Geneva announce the engagement of their daughter, Krystal Marie Binder, to Jason Jude Zawodzinski, son of Mary and David Zawodzinski of Lancaster. Miss Binder is a 2004 graduate of the Rochester Institute of Technology. She is an accountant at Thaney & Associ...
More ...

Galley- Swinehart
      Deborah and Thomas Galley of Clarence announce the engagement of their daughter, Erica Anne Galley, to David Christopher Swinehart, son of Joyce Swinehart of Canyon Lake, Texas, and David Swinehart of Baytown, Texas. Miss Galley is a 1997 graduate of Clarence High School. She received her bachelor...
More ...

DeLong - Niemann
      Joyce and Richard DeLong of Williamsville announce the engagement of their daughter, Jill E. DeLong, to Jason S. Niemann, son of Denise and James Niemann of Kirkwood, Mo. Miss DeLong is a 1999 Williamsville South High School graduate. She received her bachelor's degree in education from the Univer...
More ...

Gorenflo- Kuritzky
      Barbara and Gary Gorenflo of Pendleton announce the engagement of their daughter, Melanie Gorenflo, to Jack Kuritzky, son of Kathy and Dr. Alan Kuritzky of Amherst. Miss Gorenflo is a 2001 graduate of Mount St. Mary Academy. She received her bachelor's and master's degrees in physical therapy from...
More ...

James- Dephtereos
      Nancy and DeWayne James of Williamsville announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura James, to Joseph Dephtereos, son of Maureen and Joseph Dephtereos of Watertown, N.Y. Miss James is a 1998 graduate of Clarence High School. She received her bachelor's degree in elementary education from Fred...
More ...

Giambra- Fisher
      Donna and Robert Giambra of West Seneca announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristin Giambra, to Craig Fisher, son of Linda and Carl Zarcone of Depew and Donald and Debbie Fisher of Amherst. Miss Giambra is a 2000 graduate of West Seneca East Senior High School. She attended the University a...
More ...

Arling- Burwick
      Tamara Fitz-Arling and Steven Arling of Fayetteville, Ark., announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristen Arling, to Charles Burwick, son of Barbara and Michael Burwick of Williamsville. Miss Arling is a 2001 graduate of the Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart. She received her bachelor's deg...
More ...

Monin- Brobak
      Sandra and Robert Monin of Williamsville announce the engagement of their daughter, Christina M. Monin, to Robert A. Brobak, son of Linda and Bob Brobak of Amherst. Miss Monin is a 2000 graduate of Williamsville South High School. She received her bachelor's degree in marketing from the University...
More ...

Party marks 70 years
      Marjorie and Spencer Krull of Napa, Calif., formerly of Amherst and Williamsville, celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary with a cocktail and dinner party at their home for friends and neighbors in Napa. Spencer Krull married the former Marjorie Ashton on Feb. 28, 1937 in Erie, Penn.
More ...

Amherst/Williamsville Library News
      The following events will be held at the Williamsville Library, 5571 Main St., Williamsville. For more information, call 632-6176. Story Time with Miss Beth will be held at 10:30 a.m. Mondays for toddlers and at 11:30 a.m. Fridays for 3 to 5 year olds.
More ...

Shop 'til you drop at Maple East's Boutique Sale
by JILL SCHMELZER Reporter
      The Maple East Elementary School Playground Committee will hold a Boutique Sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 10 at the school, 1500 Maple Road, Williamsville. The existing wooden playground at the school is 15 years old and has out lived its expected life.
More ...

Amherst Male Glee Club to take center stage
      The Amherst Male Glee Club will present The Red Blazer Varieties at 7:30 p.m. March 22 - 24 at Amherst Central Theatre Auditorium, 4301 Main St., Snyder. The Broadway-style musical revue will feature special guest performers, The Bar-Room Buzzards and the main event fifty singing dancing men of t...
More ...

American Cancer Society offers wigs for cancer patients
by JILL SCHMELZER Reporter
      Imagine it: the unthinkable has occurred. Your doctor has just diagnosed you with cancer, and the words "chemotherapy" and "radiation" keep entering the dialogue. So much must be going through your brain as you wonder what will happen next.
More ...

CLOSE-UP
      Sarah Hunt of Amherst won "Best of Show" for her art piece "Locked In" at the Burchfield Nature and Art Center Feb. 16.
More ...

Take a Trip with Amherst Senior Travel Club
      The Amherst Senior Travel Club, an organization of the Amherst Center for Senior Services, is planning two getaways in the next few months. "Broadway Bound New York City" is a four-day, three-night trip to the Big Apple, April 27 through 30.
More ...

Open house to be held at Meeting House
      The Village Meeting House Events Committee will host an open house from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28 at The Village Meeting House, 5658 Main St., Williamsville. The committee is working on hosting movies, theatre, lectures, art shows and musical programs at the historical building. The space is ...
More ...

Religious News
      The Rev. Joseph Gatto of Williamsville has been awarded the Msgr. Nelson H. Baker Award. He is the pastor at St. Gregory the Great Church. Michael Couche, a parishioner at SS. Peter and Paul Church in Williamsville, has been awarded the Outstanding Catholic Youth Award.
More ...

Bee Travel
Progress (we'll see)
CHRISTINE HICKS- USTA Travel
      Iwas watching the national news a week or so ago, and Brian Williams noticed that a lot of apologizing was going on. He cited several high-profile "I'm sorry's," with a wry suggestion that perhaps it's fashionable to apologize publicly.
More ...

BeeHealthy
Timely Hints for a Healthy Lifestyle
      Living with grief teleconference hosted by Hospice The annual Hospice Foundation of America Living with Grief Teleconference will be held from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Thursday, March 22 at the Niagara University campus in Dunleavy Hall room 127. This free, live-via-satellite conference is presented i...
More ...

In the Military
      Army Pfc. Jesus G. Mendoza of Amherst has deployed to the Iraqi theater of operations to support the mission of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He is a member of the 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry, the "Black Lions," Fourth Infantry Combat Brigade, First Infantry Division based at Fort Riley, Junction City...
More ...