SOMEONE YOU SHOULD KNOW
Trombonist spends 61 years in orchestra
by ELIZABETH TAUFA
      As he puts it, Neil Stillman was a "free swingin' kid." The Williamsville resident grew up in East Aurora and showed an early interest in movies and movie projection, which led him to a career in photo engraving and drafting, as well as a teaching career at the middle school, high school and colleg...
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Eight homes relieved of sidewalk maintenance along Millersport Hwy.
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
      For the third time in town history, the Amherst Town Board approved amending the sidewalk law, which requires residents to clear sidewalks abutting the rear of their properties. Eight homeowners on Rosemont Drive and Hartford Road will no longer be responsible for clearing snow and ice from the si...
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Final storm sweep missed by some residents
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
      A final one-time sweep of the town, funded the Federal Emergency Management Agency, has already begun in the Town of Amherst. Highway Superintendent Bob Anderson said the crews started in the southern portion of town on March 28 and will be moving northward for the next three weeks.
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Harmony Party announces candidates for Village of Williamsville election
      Village of Williamsville Deputy Mayor Brian Geary has announced his candidacy for mayor under the Harmony Party. Trustee candidates from the Harmony Party are attorney Jeffrey Kingsley and businessman David Lipinoga. The party is cross endorsing Village Justice Jeffrey Voelkl for a second term.
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Correction
      In last week's paper, the date for Jackie George's "Swing into Spring" dance was incorrect. The dance will be from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 14 with a free lesson at 7:30 p.m. at the Brounshidle Post, 3354 Delaware Ave. Information in the Bee's Death special section was incorrect. Vete...
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Bee Group Newspapers win nine awards
      Bee Group Newspapers captured nine awards in the 2006 Better Newspaper Contest sponsored by the New York Press Association. More than 200 community newspapers from across the state participated, submitting 4,084 entries. Results were announced last week at the group's convention in Saratoga Spring...
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Community Plan Committee preps for public forum
by ELIZABETH TAUFA Reporter
      The Williamsville Community Plan Committee is continuing to look at the ideas members will present to the public at an upcoming forum and workshop. At its March 26 meeting, the committee heard a recap from its consultants on concepts meant to improve various aspects of the village over the next 20...
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GOP endorses Collins for county executive position
      The executive committee of the Erie County Republican Committee has endorsed Chris Collins for county executive. The committee voted unanimously to support Collins, who announced his candidacy early last week.
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Community News
      Williamsville residents Scott Freudenhein and Susan Moran will appear on a program on WNED through the American Red Cross/Greater Buffalo Chapter, which is producing a series of television programs on elder care giving, an issue of growing concern that affects millions of American families. Th...
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DAFFODIL DAY
      Amherst Senior Center volunteer Tom Goff was one of more than 100 volunteers of the Amherst Center for Senior Services that took part in the American Cancer Society's annual Daffodil Day sale.
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Community News
      Amherst Garden Club installed its new board members on March 28 during a luncheon at the Brookfield Country Club in Clarence. The members are: President Eleanor Wolford; First Vice President Janny Hammer; Assistant First Vice President Neelam Kohli; Second Vice President Lita Pattison; Treasurer E...
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