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October 10th, 2007
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Couple exchange vows as guests fight house fire
by DAVID F. SHERMAN Managing Editor
      It was no prank when one of the guests whispered a shocking message in the ear of the bride just before her wedding on Saturday afternoon. "We have to go to a fire," said Mike Boehm, chief of the Eggertsville Hose Company. "That's OK; I understand," calmly replied the bride, Allison Germano.
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On offense
     Sweet Home's Danielle Gangi runs with the ball as Williamsville North's Lauren Weber tries to catch up during the Lady Panthers' 2-0 road loss on Oct. 1. The game was a rematch of last year's Section VI Class A final won by Sweet Home. Photo by Amy Krakowiak Purchase color photos at www. BeeNews. co...
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Kindel changes political colors
by DAVID F. SHERMAN Managing Editor
      Amherst Town Board Member William Kindel has filed to change his political affiliation from the Republican Party to the Conservative Party. The change will take effect Jan. 1, 2008, after his current bid for re-election to the board on the Conservative and Working Families lines.
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Millard Suburban expansion hits milestone
Phase one completed
      Completion of phase one of the $64 million expansion of Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital was marked Tuesday morning by an official grand opening of the lobby, surgical waiting room and admissions department. The hospital, at 1540 Maple Road near MacArthur Drive in Amherst, opened in 1974.
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 Local News
•'Ray's Way'
He had a passion for life. He was a friend to all. A family man with a wife, children and grandchildren. He was a lover of dogs and other animals. To many, he was a great man. Friends and family came to the Taste coffee shop on Oct. More...
•Committee tackles community plan firstdraft
•Robbers strike town in three incidents
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 Editorial
•College graduates: educate yourself about credit
If you are among the hundreds of college grads returning to Amherst after a few years away, your number one priority is likely to be landing that first job. Your number two priority? Learning how to manage the money you'll make. More...
•Spindle items
•Race between Hochul, O'Loughlin finally starting to heat up
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 Letters to the Editor
•Budget is fiscally irresponsible
Supervisor Satish Mohan's proposed 2008 Amherst budget makes it clear why he is backing Barry Weinstein to head the Republican ticket for Amherst town councilman in this year's election. More...
•Students thanked
•Board asked to weigh concerns
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 Police Blotter
•Black sock mistaken for winged creature
(Editor's note: The Bee's police blotter is a sampling of unusual, sometimes humorous calls received by the police department. It is not intended to be a complete record of all incidents reported.) Friday, Sept. More...
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 Bee Heard
•Bee Heard
(Editor's note: Call The Bee at 632-0390 and record a one-minute comment on our Bee Heard line. It gives readers an opportunity to comment quickly and candidly on items of local or regional interest. Callers do not have to identify themselves and no callers' names will be used. More...
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 Obituaries
•Frank J. Clark, retired AT&T consultant
Frank J. Clark, 85, of Williamsville, died on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Amherst. Born in St. Albans, Queens, N.Y., Mr. Clark received a bachelor's degree in education from New York University and a master's degree in computer science from Columbia University. More...
•Robert L. Grin, owner of The Shebeen
•Louise M. Batson, volunteer
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 Education
•Maple East holds playground dedication assembly
It's done. After 18 months of fundraising, the new playground at Maple East Elementary School is officially "open for business." As the rain came down outside, the school held an indoor dedication ceremony on Oct. 2 for the 10,300-square-foot structure that is located behind the existing wooden p... More...
•School News
•East students selected to play at Albright
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 Sports
•Full Story
FALL CLEANING - On Saturday, members of the Amherst Lions Club conducted their semi-annual cleanup along Sheridan Drive from North Forest Road to Niagara Falls Boulevard. Taking part were, from left to right, Sheila Jones, Thomas Davis, Ruth Munson, Herb Wilber, Richard Teetsel, and Joseph and Jane... More...
•Sweet Home routs Albion, can clinch Class A North with league win
•Khmylev wins first ECIC singles crown
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 Lifestyles
•National Fuel offers advice
As the first anniversary of the October "Surprise" snowstorm and power outage approaches, National Fuel is urging its customers to ensure that their existing gas line and meter are sufficient to provide the additional volume of natural gas that a generator will require. More...
•Historical architecture, innovative design
•Hospice to host bereavement support groups
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 What's Going On
•What's Going On
Williamsville Farmer's Market continues The Williamsville Farmer's Market will be held from 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday through Oct. 27 at the Williamsville Water Mill, 56 E. Spring St. Locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers will be available. Entertainment this week will be pro... More...
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 Entertainment
•Psychic fair first in WNY
The interest in psychic powers and paranormal activity continues to increase with TV programs and media attention on the topic. Someone who knows a lot about that is Karyn Reece of Clarence, who said she has been a psychic median her entire life. More...
•Theater
•Hey, Good Lookin'
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 Business
•Business News
Lauer-Manguso & Associates Architects, 4080 Ridge Lea Road, recently appointed Adam Pyse in a work/study partnership as a student at the University of Buffalo School of Architecture. More...
•Pilgrim's Landing features specialized memory care unit
•Lauricella son returns to Capello Salon
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 Legal Notices
•Public Notices
- LEGAL NOTICE - Notice of Formation of Bob's Golf Center, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 2/6/07. Office location: Erie County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to principal business location: c/o... More...
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