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Among the 40 Developmental Assets developed by the Search Institute in Minneapolis is Asset number 39 - A Sense of Purpose. This asset applies when people report that their lives have a sense of purpose. Why was I born? Why am I here? What's the point? More ...
The Amherst Police Department color guard led Tuesday's Old Home Days parade down Main Street. Pictured from left are Chief John C. Askey, Det. John Trabert, Officer Steve Larwood, Officer Dan Quinlan and Lt. Augie Canna. Photos by Amy Krakowiak Purchase color photos at www.BeeNews.com More ...
by PATRICK J. NAGY Reporter Shutting off a light or turning down the heat when buildings aren't in use helped the Amherst Central School District avoid much bigger bills for energy over the past six years. Energy Manager Brad Bardo said at the June 11 Board of Education meeting that the district has saved more than $1.3 mil... More ... Pepsi Center dispute results in suit against town, recreation department In April, Lockport resident Charles M. Schmidl was arrested for removing a boy from the ice because the youth was shooting pucks at his son. In July, the notice of claim arrived in the Town of Amherst's law office holding the town partly responsible. More ...
The Williamsville School Board re-elected Ramona Popowich president and William Freeman vice president for the second consecutive year, at its July 10 meeting. More ... Family Night planned at Northeast Family YMCA The Northeast Family YMCA Branch invites families to its first Family Night. The event will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, July 27 at the branch, 4433 Main St., Amherst. Family Night is free for all members and is $5 per family for nonmembers. More ...
Douglas Galli was elected president of the Sweet Home Central School District Board of Education at its annual reorganizational meeting held July 10. He was elected to his second five-year term on the board in May and previously served as vice president. More ...
Just one week after his last official day as Amherst police chief, John Moslow is serving under the same title for another jurisdiction. Moslow was named chief of security for the Eighth Judicial District, effective July 17. More ...
The aftermath of Buffalo's surprise October storm is evident throughout the city, but perhaps nowhere was there a more obvious need for help with tree debris than at historic Forest Lawn Cemetery, according to one student. More ... Hopkins Road repair awaiting federal funding Northern Hopkins Road, currently closed because of deterioration, is awaiting the designation of federal funds for 2008. Erie County Legislator Dr. Barry A. Weinstein, R-Amherst, said in 2001, Erie County applied to the Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District for assistance to stabilize the slope an... More ... Community News The Amherst Garden Club will take a day trip to Canada to the winery of the Stoney Ridge Estate in Saint Catherine, Ontario. The members will view the wine making process, the vineyards and four Gardens. Tastings are part of the tour, the wines include red & white varietals, ports and ice-wines. ... More ... YWCA after-school program finds new home by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor When one door closes, another door opens. Bev Thomas recently learned that the words in the well-known quote read true. More ... Grants to benefit arts groups Three area arts organizations have been awarded Local Assistance Grants through the New York State Council on the Arts. The funds will help enable the organizations to continue their work, according to State Sen. Mary Lou Rath, R-Williamsville. More ...
Amherst resident Craig R. Bucki delivered the keynote address at the June 1 awards banquet honoring the 286 contestants in the 80th annual Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. The championship rounds were held May 30-31. More ... Volunteer restores roads in Appalachian Mountains For two weeks, 16-year-old Eric Nill will work as a Landmark Volunteer, restoring miles of roads in the Appalachian Mountains. Nill, an East Amherst resident, began the program on July 15 and will finish on July 28. More ...
Lecturer teaches lifestyle change by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor In Ida Shapiro's class you don't diet, you learn a new lifestyle program. "With the right tools, anyone can implement a naturally healthy lifestyle that will help maintain an ideal weight," she said. Having taught weight loss classes for the past 40 years, Shapiro speaks from the heart. She also... More ... Nine juveniles arrested during Old Home Days celebration Amherst police have reported three separate incidents resulting in nine arrests on July 11 in the Village of Williamsville. The first report was at 2:36 p.m. at 56 E. Spring St., when a witness reported that four teenage males were attempting to break into the Williamsville Water Mill. More ...
HOUSE DESTROYED - East Amherst and Main-Transit firefighters assisted Harris Hill at a house fire early Friday morning at 8145 Sheridan Drive near Ledge Lane. More ... Woman, 75, critical after accident on Maple Road Amherst police responded to an accident at Maple and Sweet Home roads at 2:42 p.m. Monday. According to the police report, a 1994 Ford driven by Ingrid Niemczyk, 75, of Williamsville, collided with a 2007 Mercury driven by 44-year-old Michelle Munyan of Liverpool. Munyan had her four children in ... More ... Youth News Renee Sima of Amherst was awarded the Laura Kelsey Camp Scholarship from the Chromatic Club of Buffalo based on her performance in the piano competition. She is a student of Shirley Chan and will attend summer piano camp at Houghton College. More ... Recent South grad to perform on national radio program Williamsville resident Alex Boissennault, a longtime Buffalo Suzuki Strings student, will be one of the featured performers on National Public Radio's "From The Top" with Christopher O'Riley when the popular radio show comes to Artpark in Lewiston. More ... Clarence MOW to hold rock benefit Some of the top names in Western New York's original music scene will perform at the 3rd Annual "Rock the Barn" benefit concert for Clarence Meals on Wheels from 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 20. "Rock the Barn" will be held behind the yellow barn at 9015 Main St. in Clarence. Admission is $10. More ... Bookstore to hold party for 'Harry Potter' The seventh and final Harry Potter book, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," will be released on July 21 and in preparation, Barnes & Noble, 730 Transit Road, Williamsville, will host special Midnight Magic Costume Party starting at 10 p.m. on Friday, July 20. At midnight, copies of the book w... 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 ...
ANIMAL LOVERS - Ruby Matricardi, 7, back right, organized a baked goods and lemonade sale to benefit the SPCA at her East Amherst home. The sale took place during her neighborhood's annual garage sale. She was assisted by her friend Morgan Simon, 8, far right. Also pictured are two of Ruby's cus... More ... |
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