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Condrell helps families find happiness by JESSICA L. FINCH A turning point in the career of psychologist Dr. Kenneth Condrell came when he was doing what he loves - helping youths. Working with neglected and deprived young boys through a program at the University at Michigan, Condrell said it was during that experience that he decided he wanted to work i... More ... Local law changed to accompany totes; board to review resident's suggestions by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor As the Town of Amherst prepares for the arrival date of its long-awaited totes, the Town Board has begun discussions on changes to the local solid waste law. On Monday the board approved a minor change to the law that would include the word "totes," Council Member Bill Kindel said. More ... Williamsville planning workshop set at South High School The Village of Williamsville and Smaller groups of participants the Williamsville Community Plan Committee are hosting the second in a series of public workshops on developing the Williamsville Community Plan. The purpose of the workshop is to present concepts to the public for review and comment.... More ... Amherst GOP endorses Anderson for second term Seeking his second term as Amherst highway superintendent, Bob Anderson will once again run with the endorsement of the Amherst Republican Committee. The GOP unanimously supported Anderson at its April 12 meeting. He was the only person being considered for the endorsement. More ... Correction The Amherst Bee misreported a fact in the "Investigation into police department begins" article in the April 11 edition. Council Member Dan Ward did not contact the U.S. Department of Justice to review the hiring of the Amherst Police Department. The Canisius High School honor roll printed in the ... More ...
Rules are something that no one likes but everyone needs. Rules guide us in our decisions, they help to keep us safe, they impact our every day in ways that we don't even realize. But imagine if we lived in a world of no rules. Where would we look for help in making decisions? How would we know ho... More ... Community News Temple Shaarey Zedek members will be featured in the May 8 fashion show. They are Lynn Birnholz, Leslie Gordon, Susan Grelick, Leslie Kramer, Ivy Lipman, Jennifer Lipman, Ellen Lippa, Linda Milch, Janice Robins, Linda Steinhorn, Bobbie Visher, Marilyn Wagner and Sheila Wiseman. More ...
Lions Clubs throughout New York State, in conjunction with Lioness and school-based Leo clubs, are hosting a statewide Walk For Sight on Saturday, April 21. More ... Youth Foundation moves gala to Independent Health center by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor In its third year, the Amherst Youth Foundation's annual gala will be held for the first time at the Independent Health Youth and Family Center. Opened in March 2006, the center is home to several Youth Foundation functions, including a daycare program and coffee house for youth. More ... Food drive to begin April 21 The Girl Scouts of Buffalo and Erie County will be dropping off bags for the 11th annual Spring Food Drive. This year's drive is being run by Brownie Troop 1786. The bags will be dropped off on Saturday, April 21 and picked up on Saturday, April 28. Those wishing to donate may leave the bag outsid... More ... Poet will headline fourth annual Poetry, Music, Dance Celebration World-renowned poet Sonia Sanchez, author of more than 15 books, including "Shake Loose My Skin: New and Selected Poems," will headline the fourth annual Buffalo/Williamsville Poetry, Music, Dance Celebration at Kleinhans Music Hall, at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 26. More ... Point out potholes; Weinstein addresses road issues Erie County Legislator Dr. Barry A. Weinstein, R-Amherst, is asking people to contact his district office and report any potholes they are aware of in the Town of Amherst. Weinstein's office will then notify the appropriate village, town, county or state highway department. More ...
Members of the James H. Cummings Foundation Inc. board of directors were recently honored for their $210,000 grant to Beechwood Continuing Care's Welcome Home Capital Campaign. From left are: Robert Meiss, president and chief executive officer of Beechwood Continuing Care; John N. Walsh Jr., pres... More ... Teens allegedly crash stolen car, leave scene by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor Amherst police recovered a stolen vehicle on Forestview Court after a group of four teenagers allegedly hit a curb, then left the vehicle, on Friday. Assistant Chief John Askey said three 16-year-olds and one 15- year-old were located walking from the scene after two witnesses reported the acciden... More ... Political News A fundraiser to benefit Jim Keane for Erie County executive will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 27 at the Leonard Post Jr. Post 6250 VFW, 2450 Walden Ave., Cheektowaga. Guests cost $25 each; patrons, $50; and sponsors are asked to donate $100. More ... Pepsi Center bans skaters, arrest made Two families became involved in an altercation at the Pepsi Center on April 13, resulting in the arrest of a Lockport man. Amherst police were called to the facility around 10 a.m. after a man reportedly dragged a boy from the ice and then argued with the boy's mother. More ...
The Snyder Fire Department held its 91st annual chief officers installation banquet last Saturday evening. At center is Chief Thomas A. Merrill, 18th chief of the department. With him are First Assistant Chief Paul R. Griebner, left, and Second Assistant Chief Michael P. Gugliuzza. More ... 'Junior' tapped by GOP for run at Legislature by NICHOLAS J. PRIMERANO Ken-Ton Editor This election season, front lawns and street corners will be sporting campaign signs that read "Rowles for Legislature." But it is not the Rowles with whom most Tonawanda residents are familiar. The candidate is not Brad Rowles, the highway superintendent. It is his son, Brad Jr., who is making hi... More ... Community News Nancy Bren Nuzzo of Williamsville was honored with the rarely conferred Special Achievement Award from the Music Library Association during the 2007 annual conference. She is the director of the Music Library and Special Collections Library of the University at Buffalo and has been a member of UB'... More ...
A.J. Stahr of Boy Scout Troop 37 was recognized during an Eagle Scout Court of Honor at Kenmore Baptist Church on March 24. His Eagle project was the repair of garden borders for the Food Bank of Western New York, with the help of fellow Scouts, friends and family. Stahr is the son of Ann Siragusa... More ... |
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