Amherst company, Albright collaborate on energy savings
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
      It's as simple as changing a light bulb. Energy-smart changes to any space can save money and for the Albright-Knox Gallery the savings are expected to reach $1 million in a 20-year time span. Amherst based Gerster Solutions recently completed a two-year project at the Elmwood Avenue gallery.
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Police remind residents to lock doors
      A Leonore Road resident startled a burglar who entered the home in the middle of the day on Saturday. Assistant Police Chief Timothy Green said a resident was working in the back yard around noon when the suspect entered the house through an unlocked side door.
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Girl Scout Council names first male president
      Michael Osika of Snyder has been named the first male president in the history of the Girl Scout Council of Buffalo and Erie County, Inc.'s Board of Directors. He was named to the position at the annual meeting held at Iroquois Middle School.
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'Savor the Flavor' at Taste of Williamsville
by ELIZABETH TAUFA Reporter
      For the 19th year, Williamsville's restaurants and residents will come together in Island Park to "Savor the Flavor." The Taste of Williamsville, sponsored by the Williamsville Business Association, will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7 in Island Park behind Village Hall, 5565 M...
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Community News
      Jeffrey L. Wade of East Amherst has been named to the board of directors for Presbyterian Senior Care of WNY, Inc. It provides housing and care for seniors in five facilities, including Presbyterian Village at North Church in Williamsville.
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Potter printing process began in Western NY
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
      Thousands waited in lines on July 21 for the release of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," not knowing the book had been in downtown Buffalo months before. Chakra Communications, Inc. was recently given permission to talk about its involvement with the publishing of J.K.
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Foundation hopes to restore Amherst State Park gazebo
      Members of the Amherst Conservation, Recreation and Parks Foundation met at the old St. Mary of the Angels motherhouse on July 25 to see how they could help with Amherst State Park. The extensive lands of the old convent, including lawns, forests, orchards and a wild section of Ellicott Creek, ma...
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      STAR AWARD - At the statewide meeting of Grand Knights and District Deputies, it was announced by past State Deputy Anthony Preziosi, left, that John Cardinal O'Hara Council 13661 was one of 75 councils earning the State Star Award for the second consecutive year.
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Campbell trades hockey stick for golf club to benefit Summit
      The Summit Educational Resources eighth annual golf tournament will be held on Aug. 1 with special guest Buffalo Sabres defenseman Brian Campbell. Campbell will return for a second consecutive appearance as host of the tournament.
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      FINISHED PRODUCT - The Amherst Pepsi Center unveiled the 11 by 22-foot mural created by Daemen College, under the supervision of professor James A. Allen on July 26. Annie Stoll, who majored in graphic design and illustrations, created the design. The process began in November 2006 and the actu...
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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.
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Photos
      WATER - SHOW - Kimber-Lee Lacona, 9, of Snyder, right photo, creates a fountain of water through a pool noodle during Friday's Northeast Family YMCA Family Fun Night. The evening also featured the "Muppets Take Manhattan" movie, above photo, which was originally scheduled to be outside but weat...
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