STATE RECOGNITION - Assemblyman Jim Hayes (R-Amherst) left, presents recently retired Police Chief John Moslow with a resolution adopted by the New York State Assembly in recognition of his many years of law enforcement service to the people of the Town of Amherst. Moslow served more than 32 yea...
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Youth Board
Conference center to use $10,000 grant for audiovisual equipment
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
      The days of the outdated conference room will soon be behind the Amherst Youth Board. Thanks to a grant from Sen. Mary Lou Rath, R-Amherst, the Youth Development Training Center located in the Harlem Road Community Center will be getting a high tech upgrade.
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Recreation Department brochure available
      The Town of Amherst Recreation Department Fall 2007/Spring 2008 brochure is now available to the public at the Amherst Recreation Department, 1615 Amherst Manor Drive; Clearfield Community Center, 730 Hopkins Road, and Amherst Town Hall, 5583 Main St.
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Village Board, mayor clash over playground grant
by ELIZABETH TAUFA Reporter
      The Village of Williamsville has not received a grant that would purchase and pay for the installation of a new big toy in Garrison Park. At the last regular meeting on Aug.
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      COME AND GET IT - The chicken barbecue cooks, from left to right, Marge Henning, Joyce Cassata and Gordon Sherer, prepare dinner on Friday for the Tourette Syndrome Association of Greater New York State's fundraiser at the Independent Health Youth and Family Center on Sheridan Drive.
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Amherst youth, friend require shots after contact with raccoon
by BETH HUTCHINSON Copy Editor
      Two youths, including one from Amherst, must undergo a series of preventive rabies shots after coming in contact with a rabid raccoon in woods near the Eagle Ridge Swim Club in Orchard Park. The 12-year-old boys encountered the raccoon on Aug. 21 about 100 feet from the pool building, which is of...
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      STATE CONVENTION - Michael P. Wutz of Williamsville, president of the Firemen's Association of the State of New York, spoke during the opening ceremonies of the organization's 135th convention Wednesday, Aug. 22 at the Millennium Airport Hotel in Cheektowaga.
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'Exporting 101' organized by Amherst Chamber
      The Amherst Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Commercial Service, Department of Commerce, are partnering to offer an introduction to exporting seminar to area manufacturers looking to expand their business overseas. The seminar, "Exporting 101," will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, ...
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Travers Collins wins in all categories entered
      Travers Collins & Company, owned by Bob Travers and Bill Collins, both of Williamsville, was honored for the fifth consecutive year by the League of Communications Professionals' Annual Report Competition, with all six of the firm's submitted entries taking home awards.
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      IN CONCERT - Mary Kish performs with the Amherst Symphony Orchestra during a concert titled "Celebrating Youth" held at the Amherst Museum on Aug. 23. The symphony opens its 2007-2008 season on Oct. 21 at Amherst Middle School, 55 Kings Highway.
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Fitness expert hopes for national TV show
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
      What does "the Rachel Ray of fitness" mean? Well to Derek Alessi, who is proposing a television show, "Dr. Fitness," it's bringing attention to the subject of fitness, the same as Ray did for food.
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      RECOGNITION - The bandstand at the Amherst Museum was dedicated to the Measer family last Thursday night during a summer concert by the Amherst Symphony Orchestra.
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Residents asked to contact Town about damaged trees; third phase of removal beginning
      Amherst Highway Superintendent Robert Anderson said phase 3 of storm damaged trees has begun. The department has completed the removal of Phase 1 and Phase 2 trees in the Town of Amherst. Phase 1 trees included all critical/dangerous trees. The Phase 2 trees removed were heartwood damaged trees t...
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Deadline to request 65-gallon tote is Sept. 1
      The Office of Refuse Control for the Town of Amherst has set the deadline for tote requests as Saturday, Sept. 1. Residents can request a replacement 65-gallon tote at the Town Clerk's Office, 5583 Main St., Williamsville. The larger 95-gallon tote being replaced is to be placed at the curb on t...
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Collins qualifies for second ballot line in executive race
      Chris Collins, Clarence businessman and Erie County executive candidate, will represent Taxpayers First on the general election ballot in November. After a successful petition effort, Collins will appear on the newly formed Taxpayers First line. The petitions were formally filed with the Erie Cou...
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Student interns in Washington
      Maura Kernan of Amherst was one of 60 students nationwide chosen for an internship in the U.S. Department of Labor's distinguished summer program in the nation's capital. Kernan, a senior majoring in government and environmental studies at Hamilton College in Utica, was selected from a pool of mo...
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Rotary donates to PolioPlus Program
      The Eastern Hills Sunrise Rotary Foundation presented Rotary district governor Robert Leek with a $1,000 check to support the Rotary International PolioPlus program. Rotary's top philanthropic goal is to eradicate polio worldwide, according to a press release from the foundation.
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      DISCOVERY DAY - Sharon Tiburzi of Owlfacts was one of the presenters at Discovery Day held at Sweet Home's summer school program on Aug. 13 at Heritage Heights Elementary. The day also included Donna M. Fernandes, president of the Buffalo Zoo, the Buffalo Greyhound Association, Lakeview Animal R...
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      GRADUATING CLASS - Twenty-three additional New York State certified firefighters from Amherst companies recently completed the 29-session program.
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ATM found chained
      Five Star Bank employees at the 5385 Main St. location arrived at work Monday to find the front door ajar and a chain around the ATM. Amherst Police are reporting the incident as a burglary and are seeking any information leading to those responsible. One report involves a suspicious van seen dri...
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Community News
      The Community Health Foundation of Western and Central New York has appointed its third class of 37 Health Leadership Fellows: Vito Borrello of East Amherst; Gayle Brazeau of Amherst; LuAnne Brown of Amherst; Joseph Cozzo of Williamsville; Elnora DeGrffenried of Amherst; Gina Fedele of Williams...
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      LOVE LOCKS - Forest Elementary student Nicole Stuber, 8, recently cut her hair to donate it to Locks of Love, a public nonprofit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children under age 18 suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis.
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Red Robin challenges youth to create the next gourmet burger
      Red Robin Gourmet Burgers has launched the second annual "The Next Gourmet Burger Kids' Recipe Contest.
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State corrections officer exam slated for Oct. 27
      An examination will be held Saturday, Oct. 27 for candidates interested in the position of corrections officer trainee with the New York State Department of Correctional Services, announced by Assemblyman Jim Hayes. Applications for the exam must be postmarked no later than Sept. 10 and must be a...
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Cardinal O'Hara K of C Council installs officers
      Officers of John Cardinal O'Hara Council No. 13661 Knights of Columbus were installed during recent ceremonies in Clarence. They are: David Penn, financial secretary; Lou Huber, deputy of the 73rd NY District; the Rev. Thomas Doyle, chaplain; Anthony Gennaro, grand knight; and Anthony Russo, depu...
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Thruway Authority provides recycling containers
      The New York State Thruway Authority is implementing a program to provide recycling containers for glass, plastic, newsprint and aluminum cans, at Thruway Travel Plazas. The containers, made from 100 percent recycled plastic, were placed at six of the busiest Thruway Travel Plazas on Aug. 17.
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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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Area motorcyclists ride for 'Dean,' Hospice
by ELIZABETH TAUFA Reporter
      Everywhere you look there's a fundraiser. From golf classics to walk-a-thons to art auctions, organizations are finding ways to obtain donations for a good cause. Rich Brown is no different in his desire to raise money for his chosen cause. However, his fundraiser is somewhat unorthodox.
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      SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT - Members of the Smallwood Garden Club assist children in making their own arrangements during the club's flower arrangement class at the Audubon Library. The class was part of the club's ongoing children's program division, "Branches.
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East Amherst resident named 'Federal Woman of the Year'
      East Amherst resident Faith Durden was honored the Federal Women of the Year Awards at the annual Women's Equality Day Luncheon Aug. 23. Durden is an education services specialist for the Buffalo Military Entrance Processing Station.
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