Happy Earth Day

Williamsville Tree Board member Dave Bauer, left, and Village Trustee Richard Sweeney assist Lauren Abato, right, and Elaina Giolando, both seniors and members of the Williamsville South Environmental Club, with planting trees during the village's Earth Day and Arbor Day celebration Saturday, April 21. Sen. Mary Lou Rath, R- Amherst, secured $31,000 for the village to cover costs from the October storm not accounted for by FEMA. In addition, $4,200 was allocated by the state Department of Environmental Conservation and $3,000 came from ReGreen the Village. Mayor Mary Lowther noted that the money will be used to remove tree stumps and plant new trees, possibly this fall. Photo by John Rusac Purchase color photos at www.BeeNews.com