Thirteen distinguished alumni chosen for Williamsville Wall of Fame
      The Williamsville Central School District will honor 13 distinguished graduates who have gone on to successful careers in academia, medicine, business, entertainment, music, broadcasting and public service. The 2007 Wall of Fame Induction includes alumni from the district's three high schools.
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Student awarded scholarship
      St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute has named Cole Schneider, class of 2008, of Williamsville, a recipient of the 27th annual Phil Scaffidi Alumni Scholarship for the 2007-08 school year. He shares the honor with Philip Scaffidi, class of 2008, of Buffalo.
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Residents named distinguished alumni
      The Canisius College Alumni Association will president its Distinguished Alumni Award to Williamsville residents Nelson D. Civello and Franklin J. Sciortino during ceremonies on Saturday, Nov. 10 at the college's Montante Cultural Center.
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Exceptional North seniors recognized
by KATE FASSL
      Williamsville North Student Council proudly recognizes the extraordinary achievements of two members of its senior class each month. Students featured in this column are selected by factually recommendation. The Senior Spartan Spots for October are Kelsey Mulvihill and Ben Zwierchowski.
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Middle School principal named
Sweet Home
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
      The new assistant principal of Sweet Home Middle School has been named. The Sweet Home Board of Education approved Martin J. Pizur's appointment on Oct. 9. The new assistant principal will be joining Sweet Home from Amherst Middle School.
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Roswell hosts 'Cancer in the Classroom'
      Roswell Park Cancer Institute and its partners in cancer care will host "Cancer in the Classroom," an educational program for family members, educators and school professionals, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25 at Samuel's Grande Manor, 8750 Main St., Clarence.
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Pigeon named interim Amherst High principal
by PATRICK J. NAGY Reporter
      Greg Pigeon is Amherst High School's new interim principal. At the Oct. 16 Amherst Board of Education meeting, Pigeon, the high school's assistant principal and dean of students since the end of the 2006-07 school year, was unanimously approved by the board as interim principal.
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Rotary offers paid travel, experience to young professionals
      As part of Rotary International's Group Study Exchange program, local Rotary District No. 7090 will be sending a team to Bulgaria in May 2008, as well as hosting a similar Bulgarian team at the same time.
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Student run theatre group celebrates fifth anniversary
      Two young girls, with big hearts, a lot of creativity and a love for theatre, have transformed the word fundraiser. Brittany and Monisha Bhayana were 9 and 10 years old, respectively, when they started directing plays to raise money for The Ronald McDonald House.
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ECC fall open house set
      Erie Community College will hold its fall open house from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30 at all three campuses. ECC's City Campus is located at 121 Ellicott St., Buffalo; South Campus is located at 4041 Southwestern Blvd., Orchard Park and North Campus is located at 6205 Main St., near Youngs Road,...
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Christian Central Academy to host fall open house
      Christian Central Academy invites parents and prospective students to attend the fall open house from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1 at the campus, 39 Academy St., one block north of Main Street in Williamsville.
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Homecoming 2007
     The crowd burst into cheers as East recorded its first touchdown of the homecoming game on Saturday. East defeated Grand Island, 24-22.
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Homecoming Williamsville North 2007
     Seniors at North entertained the crowd during halftime with a dance routine, including their rendition of Michael Jackson's "Thriller." Photos by Amy Krakowiak Purchase color photos at www.BeeNews.com
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ECC offers free financial literacy seminars
      Erie Community College will be offering a series of free, non-credit financial literacy seminars from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays from Oct. 25 through Dec. 13 at Zion Dominion Church, 895 N. Forest Road, Williamsville. The program is supported through a grant provided by Senator Mary Lou Rath, R,...
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Meeting
      Sweet Home parents, coaches and friends of the district have established a foundation to construct a multi-sport artificial turf surface at the high school. This complex would include a surface for football, soccer, field hockey and lacrosse, as well as physical education classes. The undertaking...
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Chabad House course to focus on Israel, free to students under 30
by ELIZABETH TAUFA Reporter
      As part of the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute, the Chabad House, 2450 N. Forest Road in Getzville, will offer a six-week course titled "The Land and The Spirt" to members of the community beginning Wednesday, Oct. 31. This is not just another adult education course, however.
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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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