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Woman spent nine months studying in Israel by JESSICA L. FINCH How many people can say they have had a life-changing experience? Arielle Seidler, 18, can. For the past nine months she has traveled throughout Israel, exploring the country and returning home with a new view on life. "I feel more connected to my religion and understand it more," Seidler said.... More ... 'Women Take Charge' seminar provoked from complaints of stalking in village by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor Debbie Hanny, owner of Sweet Jenny's, no longer wanted her employees to work in fear after an unwanted customer repeatedly entered the store. The employees had been dealing with a man they described as a stalker who had been coming around the business leaving unwanted gifts and notes. More ...
LIVING HISTORY - Snyder resident Jim McCrea pitches a tent during the Amherst Museum's Civil War Living History Weekend Saturday and Sunday. McCrea posed as an infantryman of the 36th Virginia Company B. More ... 100 percent assessment could return in Town in 2008 by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor It appears the Town of Amherst may be able to return to a 100 percent assessment in 2008. The Town Board passed a resolution at Monday's meeting to send a memorandum of understanding to the State of New York Office of Real Property Services, as well as a six-year plan for reinspection, reappraisa... More ... Activity center renamed to honor Rev. Bagley For his dedication to youth in Western New York, Hopevale Inc. has renamed one of its buildings on the Hamburg campus in memory of the Rev. Gary Bagley. The Father Gary J. Bagley Family Activity Center was renamed by the administration and the boards of Hopevale on June 13. More ... Pool closed until end of week Due to a pump failure, the Clearfield pool is expected to be closed until Thursday or Friday. Residents are encouraged to use the North Forest pool, 85 N. Forest Road, which was opened early in response to the closure of Clearfield. More ... Village Meetings The following events will be held at Village Hall, 5565 Main St., Williamsville, unless otherwise noted. For more information, call 632-4120. Strawberry Social at Island Park from 5 to 8 p.m. More ...
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor On June 21, 2006, The Amherst Bee announced the hiring of Robert B. Tubbs as Williamsville North High School principal. Today, his resignation is being announced. Tubbs has decided to accept a position in sales at Kyphon Inc. in Phoenix, Ariz., ending his career with the school district. More ...
THAT'S THE SPIRIT - Country Parkway Elementary student Sydney Godzik marches in the Flag Day parade on June 14. She was one of 600 students to take part in the ceremonial walk. More ... Semifinalistsnamedfor'KeepGoing'HallofFame Determination, perseverance, never-quit spirit - those are all attributes shared by the group of people who were announced as the top 100 semi-finalists in the search for the winner of the Energizer "Keep Going" Hall of Fame. More ... Teens charged in car break-ins Two 17-year-old males were arrested Friday after being caught with property allegedly stolen from vehicles. Lt. Antonio Manzella responded to a call that two suspicious people were looking through vehicles at 4:50 a.m. on Mayfair Lane. The two suspects were located on North Forest Drive. More ... Second concession stand damaged Police have responded to a second break-in at a Little League concession stand. The overhead door at Lou Gehrig Park on Dann Road suffered $2,500 in damages when an unknown person broke in. It was reported on Saturday morning. More ... Meeting house to change purpose by deadline by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor While both People Inc. and the Town of Amherst are anxious to move ahead with the lease agreement to change services at the Mennonite Meeting House, delays have plagued the plan. Building Supervisor Thomas Ketchum said the town is moving forward, but there have been some setbacks. More ... Giambra, Qazi honored for service to board by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor Two School Board members known for always giving, took a moment to say goodbye. Williamsville Board of Education trustees Carolyn Giambra and Dr. Khalid Qazi, with 11 years of combined experience, served at their final board meeting on June 12. More ... Amherst candidates endorsed by Independence Party The endorsement meeting of the executive board of the Erie County Independence Party followed the recommendations of the Amherst Selection Committee. Incumbent Highway Superintendent Robert Anderson, along with Town Clerk Sue Jaros, and Town Justice Geoffrey Klein were endorsed for re-election. More ... Conservative Party names endorsements in town races The Amherst Conservative Party chose to endorse a mix of incumbents and challengers for the November election. Incumbents Robert Anderson was endorsed for highway superintendent and Geoffrey Klein for town justice. More ...
Adam Goldstein and Destinie Belter continue to improve their skills in karate. Students of WNY Karate Center, they achieved Grand Championships at recent martial arts tournaments. "They are tremendous competitors and very accomplished for their ages," said the owner, Master Jim Cvetkovski. More ... Jolly Boys names 2007 scholarship recipients The Jolly Boys Community Service Incentive Scholarship Committee has named the six students who will each receive a $6,000 scholarship award. The winners are: Williamsville South High School students Katherine E. Allen, Christina Besstak and Patrick Pidgeon; East High School student Adam Korn; St... More ... Scholarship to honor Joseph S. Sperrazza Buffalo State College Foundation's newly endowed scholarship will honor the memory of one of its alumni - Joseph S. Sperrazza, a revered teacher and administrator with the Buffalo Board of Education. Created by his daughter, Christine Sperrazza Elliott, the fund is now accepting applications for ... More ... Ethan Allen makes donation For the past month, Amherst's Ethan Allen Design Center was in the business of making dreams come true for area charities. On June 5, Ken Slomovitz, owner of the Amherst Ethan Allen, presented a $10,000 donation to the Hospice Foundation of Western New York in support of its service for terminall... More ...
PRESIDENT'S AWARD - Amherst resident Peter Battaglia, center, was honored by the Health Association of Niagara County Inc. with the President's Award for Distinguished Service during a May luncheon. Battaglia, who is pictured with Mary Ricciardi, president of HANCI's Board of Directors, and John... More ...
ROTARY RECOGNITION - On behalf of the Amherst North Rotary, President Debbie Pulvino presented Supervisor Satish Mohan with the Paul Harris Fellow Award at the club's June 12 meeting. The organization also presented $500 scholarships to two Sweet Home High School seniors, Aman Sharma and Victori... More ...
Gilda's Club Western New York co-founder Shelley Hirshberg was honored by Gilda's Club Worldwide with the Master of Gilda Magic Award at the organization's annual conference. More ... Chef Challenge Camp to be held June 25-29 Erie Community College will be holding its Chef Challenge Camp 2007 for students entering seventh, eighth or ninth grade from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, June 25 through Friday, June 29 at ECC's North Campus, 6205 Main St., Amherst. More ... Man grabs money from woman outside ATM Amherst police have reported that a man struck a woman as she left an ATM in the Getzville Plaza on Millersport Highway, then ran off with at least $20 she had just withdrawn. The robbery was reported at noon June 14. More ... FIRE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY REPORT: MAY 2007 FIRE COMPANY NAME FIRES MONTH'S TOTAL ALARMS FIRE SAFETY NEWS FOR MONTH: Ellicott Creek firefighters Ryan MacDougall and Russ Stith rescued a resident of the Peppertree Heights apartment complex early on the morning of May 13. The call came in as a routine fire alarm but turned out to be a $... More ... Garage fire reported by neighbor on Elm Circle Eggertsville Hose Company responded to a 2:19 a.m. fire at 2 Elm Circle on Monday. A neighbor reported the detached garage was well-involved in a fire. Responding within a minute, the company, under direction of Chief Michael Boehm, requested Snyder Fire Department's Fast Team. More ... Movies in the Park begins June 22 The Village of Williamsville Youth and Recreation Committee and The Jolly Boys will present the second season of Movies in the Park beginning Friday, June 22. The first feature movie will be "Nanny McPhee," starring Emma Thompson and Colin Firth. More ...
Clinic, show find new home at UB by ELIZABETH TAUFA Reporter Drum and bugle corps from all around the country will come together at the University at Buffalo's football stadium on Friday, July 6 for the 11th annual Drums Along the Waterfront. This is the first year that the event, which was previously held at Dunn Tire Park in Buffalo, will be held at the ... More ...
CLEANING FOR THE ELEPHANTS - Each year for their birthdays, Eleni and Danila Casseri of Getzville pick a different charity to help. This year they decided to raise money for the Buffalo Zoo. Along with their friends from Heim Elementary and Heim Middle Schools, they had a car wash and sold "I Lo... More ... UB South to hold farmer's market A new farmer's market featuring local sellers of fruits, vegetables and preserves will open June 30 in the parking lot north of Allen Hall on the University at Buffalo South Campus, on Main Street near Kenmore Avenue. The University Community Farmers Market will operate from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. ever... More ... |
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