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by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor While several residents have announced their candidacy for Amherst Town Board, incumbent Bob Anderson was the sole candidate for highway superintendent. That changed this past week when two residents said they are now in the race. More ... Rotary Club Strawberry Social set for June 20 The Williamsville Rotary Club will hold its annual Strawberry Social from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 20 in Island Park in Williamsville. The major benefactor of the event is the Village Youth Board. The social will be held rain or shine. More ...
by KIMBERLY M. KARCHER Clarence Editor In its third consecutive year, the Walk the Villages program will continue to support healthy living through exercise as well as economic success by promoting local businesses throughout towns and villages in Western New York. More ...
Smallwood Elementary School pupils presented "Into the Woods, Junior" on June 6 at the school. In a scene from Rapunzel, Jack Alford, left, played the prince, joined by Nalina Wlodarek as the witch and Dana Denler as Rapunzel. More ... Village election to be held June 19 The Village of Williamsville ballot is set for the election to be held Tuesday, June 19. Incumbent Justice Jeffrey Voelkl is running unopposed for re-election. He is a partner at the Williamsville-based law firm of Robshaw & Associates, P.C. He is endorsed by the Harmony Party and the Village Vis... More ... Suspect, 9, identified in attempted burglary A Marine Drive resident entered her home at around 8:15 p.m. Sunday to find a young burglary suspect in her house. According to the police report, the boy was in a bedroom attempting to steal a purse. The suspect left through a rear door and jumped a fence. More ... Concession stand damaged Police are looking for anyone who has information on a burglary that involved extensive damage to the Central Amherst Little League concession stand at 480 Wehrle Drive. Police are reporting that the garage door was broken, causing $3,000 in damage. The suspect(s) left with $120 from the cash draw... More ... Correction In last week's article, "Town restarts Rensch Road rezoning procedure," the vote taken by the Amherst Town Board was reported incorrectly. Council Member Bill Kindel voted no. More ...
Brian Geary Mayor Harmony Party When I first moved to Williamsville, I was so taken by the village's historic character, the unique shops and the good-hearted people that I wanted to get involved with village government to help preserve and protect it. More ...
Mary E. Lowther Mayor Village Vision Party In 2003, I won a four-year term as village trustee. Two years into my term I was appointed by the Board of Trustees to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mayor Ray Hazlett. Now I ask for your support and vote for a full four-year term as mayor. More ...
Jeffrey Kingsley Trustee Harmony Party I am a graduate of Williamsville South High School, Hamilton College and the University at Buffalo Law School. I am a commercial litigator with extensive experience dealing with municipal entities including the State of New York. More ...
Brian J. Kulpa Trustee Village Vision Party It hasn't been easy growing up in Western New York, having lost countless friends, who have sought opportunity elsewhere. More ...
David Lipinoga Trustee Harmony Party David Lipinoga brings a refreshing approach to village government. David's entrepreneurial experience will be beneficial to future progress and preservation within the historic village. His comprehensive background uniquely distinguishes him as a leader with true vision and determination. More ...
Richard Sweeney Trustee Village Vision Party Having served as a trustee for the past two years, I have experienced the challenges and opportunities of local government to improve the quality of life in the community. More ...
Photos by Pat McPartland Purchase color photos at www.BeeNews.com More ...
Williamsville East High School students dance during the prom held at the Park Country Club on June 9, 2007. More ...
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor More than half of his life has been spent as a member of the Amherst Police Department, but that will end on July 9 when Chief John Moslow, 56, retires. "My last year reaches my anniversary for having served as chief for eight years," Moslow said after announcing his decision to the town on June ... More ... Pancake House damaged by fire A Williamsville restaurant remained closed for cleanup yesterday following a fire on Saturday night. The Original Pancake House, 5479 Main St., sustained an estimated $10,000 damage after a passerby reported seeking smoke coming from the building at 11:24 p.m. More ...
In honor of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma survivor Dan Roach, registered nurse Lois Cropp of Amherst competed in the third annual 13.3-mile Lake Placid Half-Marathon on June 10, running to raise awareness for leukemia and lymphoma research. More ... Bee will post election results on Web when polls close Although the June 20 edition of The Amherst Bee will already be in print when the polls close for the Village of Williamsville election, readers can get still get the results from the hometown paper. Shortly after polls close at 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, the results will be posted at www.amherstbe... More ...
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor Amherst, it's time to lace up the running shoes and line up at St. Benedict Church for the "Best of Eggertsville 5K Run." Rain or shine, runners will make their way from the church through the Eggertsville community, back to St. Benedict. More ... Great Race, great event St. Greg's to hold 12th annual run At the end of a long work week, runners will be starting their weekend with a long run. St. Gregory the Great will hold its 12th annual Great Race at 7 p.m. Friday, June 22 at the church, 200 St. Gregory Court, at Maple Road. The race is a 5K or participants can choose the 1-mile walk around Bass... More ...
The photo of a Canada goose, right, taken by Anna Lawrence, a second-grader at Smallwood Drive Elementary School, above, won first place in the kindergarten - fourth-grade category of the National Environmental Education Week Wildlife Explorations photo contest. Her photo of a Canada goose titled... More ... Board rents white house by ELIZABETH TAUFA Reporter The Williamsville Village board has elected to rent a room in the Williamsville Mill white house to photographer Dan Chase, who will use it as a studio, for July, August and September. The board reached a decision on the rental agreement at a work session prior to its regular meeting Monday night... More ... Panel to hold discussion The Erie County Senior Services Protective Services for Adults will present a panel discussion titled World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Ageism in our Culture and Community from 8:45 a.m. to noon Friday, June 15 at the Amherst Senior Center, 370 John James Audubon Pkwy. The program begins at 9:15 a.... More ... Library News The following events will be held at the Williamsville Library, 5571 Main St. Registration is required for all programs. For more information, call 632-6176. Story Time with Miss Beth, 10:30 a.m. Mondays for toddlers and 11:30 a.m. Fridays for ages 3 to 5. More ... Cultural Diversity exhibit on display Representatives of various groups in the Amherst area have created an exhibit of clothing and other items unique to their culture. that will be displayed at the Amherst Museum. The exhibit will be on display at the museum, 3755 Tonawanda Creek Road at New Road, through Aug. 5. More ...
Volunteers Mark Klepadlo, left, Susan Klepadlo, Kathy Behan and Bee Group Newspapers publisher Trey Measer assist a participant for the opening day of Walk the Villages at the Williamsville Farmer's Market on Saturday, June 9. Through Oct. 1, participants will have the opportunity to walk villag... More ... |
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