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Maylin pens new perspective on storm by PATRICK J. NAGY Many people can tell stories about last October's massive snowstorm that knocked out electrical power across Western New York. But nobody in the area has a story from the disaster that is like Grace Maylin's. More ... Fiegl will retire end of March, was town's first refuse officer by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor When Len Fiegl started with Amherst's Highway Department the town didn't even have a garbage program. When he retires on March 31 he will step down as senior refuse officer of the largest private garbage program west of Albany in New York State. Fiegl recently announced his retirement after 35 yea... More ... Siblings honor father's memory by supporting Eggertsville center by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor Joe Lang is remembered as someone who wanted to help as many people as he could - and that lesson has stayed with his children. Patrick, Michael and Mollie Lang will be donating $25,000 to the Eggertsville Community Center on Bailey Avenue. The donation is being made through the Joe Lang Foundati... More ... Task Force moves forward with resolution for smoke-free movies without Town Board support by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor The Amherst Task Force for Healthy Community * Healthy Youth has responded to the Amherst Town Board's vote to not support the "smoke free movies" resolution. (See editorial on page four) On Feb. 26 the board voted down a resolution sponsored by Supervisor Satish Mohan that would request the movi... More ... Correction In the Feb. 28 edition of the Amherst Bee the article "Meeting attracts 100 residents questioning Wal-Mart proposal" should have ended with the e-mail stopamherstsprawl@yahoo.com. More ...
by JILL SCHMELZER Reporter The Village of Williamsville Community Plan Committee has begun preparing for its second public workshop, to be held in April. Although the date has not yet been set, members of the committee discussed ideas to present to the public during its Feb. 27 meeting. More ...
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor No one knows better about handling the day-to-day business of the largest town in Western New York than Susan K. Jaros, the Amherst town clerk and tax receiver. Her dedication to the town was recently recognized by the Erie County Town Clerk's Association, which named her Town Clerk of the Year. More ... Charges pressed in connection with five residential burglaries The Erie County Sheriff's Department and Amherst police have charged a suspect in connection with five residential burglaries. Colin Moar, 31, of Bird Avenue in Buffalo was charged last week with numerous felony counts of burglary, grand larceny and criminal possession of stolen property in connec... More ... Environmental milestone reaps both kinds of 'green benefits' UB saves $4 million annually More than a decade ago, when the term "climate change" had not yet made its way into the national lexicon, the University at Buffalo made a major investment in reducing greenhouse gas emissions through a $17 million comprehensive energy-conservation project. More ... Harlem Road construction begins within weeks by KEATON T. DEPRIEST Cheektowaga Editor By the end of March or early April, the Harlem Road reconstruction project will begin, encompassing 19 months of work to widen and revamp the area from the intersection with Genesee Street to the Wehrle Drive and Kensington Avenue crossings. The contractor conducting the work, DiPizio Construction... More ... Live Catholic radio show hits landmark Calling All Catholics, the longest-running live Catholic radio program produced in Western New York celebrated its 500th show on March 2. Calling All Catholics, which airs weekdays 5-6 p.m. on 101.7 FM, The Station of the Cross, is a live program where listeners call in and ask their faith-related... More ...
Michael Couche of Williamsville was presented with the Outstanding Catholic Youth Award at the 55th annual Diocesan Youth Convention held in February. He is pictured with Bishop Edward U. Kmiec. Couche is a member of SS. Peter and Paul and the Youth Ministry Core Planning Team. More ...
The Women's Organization of Transit Valley Country Club recently installed its new board members: top row, left to right Treasurer Pat Fadele, president Kathy O'Donnell; middle row left to right JoAnn Schoellkopf, Shelly DiGiullio; and bottom row, left to right Ann Cunningham, vice president Nancy... More ...
The Amherst Gaelic League will host the 35th annual Irish American Cocktail Party, to benefit the Belfast Summer Relief Program, from 5:15 to 7:15 p.m. Friday, March 16 at the Hearthstone Manor, 333 Dick Road, Depew. The event is the largest St. Patrick's Day party in Western New York, Mike Dolan ... More ... Community News Kim Goodman of Amherst, was elected to the Board of Directors of the Western New York Land Conservancy at their recent annual meeting at the Amherst Museum. Six years ago Goodman started the Friends of Nature View Park to preserve the park for future generations to enjoy. More ... Amherst Museum's lecture series begins March 21 The first speaker in the Amherst Museum's 2007 lecture series will be Robert Corneck of New York State Designer Blacksmiths, who will present the lecture, "What Really is Wrought Iron?" He will present information on and examples of the ancient craft of blacksmithing and the art that can be create... More ... Luncheon slated to celebrate Women's History Month The Amherst Women's Interclub Council will honor former Amherst library director Mary Bobinski and Cornerstone Manor during its Women's History Month Luncheon. The luncheon will be held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 31 in the main room of the Amherst Museum, 3755 Tonawanda Creek Road. A basket auc... More ... Nominations sought for 'Most Valuable Voice Award' This year's second annual "Most Valuable Voice Awards," sponsored by Family Voices Network of Erie County and its community partners, are fast approaching. Deadline to submit a nomination is April 3. All nominees will have their pictures taken and published. The winner will be announced on May 8 ... More ... Alliance Advisory Group joins March of Dimes effort The Western New York Chapter of the March of Dimes has gained the support of Alliance Advisory Group, Inc. as a new Mission Sponsor for 2007. Premature birth and low birth weight are leading causes of death in the first month of life. It is a major determinant of illness and disability among infan... More ...
Several volunteers recently volunteered for Project Linus WNY and made quilts, blankets and afghans for children in need or who suffer from serious illness or trauma. Creating pieces at Sweet Home High School were, from left to right, Mary Shepphard, Margaret Amicone and Suzanne Aquilina. More ... |
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