Who will be the next Town Board members?
Election 2007 is Tuesday
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
It's decision time, Amherst residents - and there are many to make. This year's election has been nothing short of intense, with seven candidates vying for three board seats and only one incumbent in the mix. Also making the voting process more elaborate is the addition of three propositions. More ...
Budget adopted - total, tax levy unknown at time of vote
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
The 2008 Town of Amherst budget total was not known at the time the spending plan was voted upon. The vote taken was to "adopt the budget as amended." The fiscal impact of the resolutions amending the tentative budget had not been tallied at the end of the five-hour budget meeting on Monday. More ...
SCARY IN SNYDER - The Kirwan family of Burroughs Drive, Snyder, puts a lot of time into decorating their home for Halloween. Six-year-old Aundrea peers out from behind a tombstone. Photo by Joe Eberle Purchase color photos at www.BeeNews.com More ...
Suneel's Light raises research funds for rare disorder
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
When the school day is done for Suneel Ram, and the workday ends for his mom, Dr. Neera Gulati, their challenges are far from over. That is because Suneel's disorder, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, requires attention all the time, Gulati, a Williamsville resident, said. More ...
Teacher accused of rape held on $100,000 bail, felony hearing Nov. 1
Amherst police have a Tonawanda man in custody, accused of seven counts of rape involving a student at Sacred Heart Academy, where he was a teacher. James Van Valkinburgh, 42, of Byron Ave., in Tonawanda, was arrested Friday, Oct. 26. As of press time, he was being held on $100,000 bail in the Er... More ...
PUMPKIN PAL - John Haley, and his 10-moth-old daughter Kiera take part in the Village of Williamsville's Youth and Recreation Committee's Halloween celebration on Saturday. Although the costume parade was rained out, the party on Island Park was held. Photo by John Rusac Purchase color photos at ww... More ...
Turn clocks back one hour
Residents are reminded that Daylight Savings Time will end at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 4. Clocks should be turned back one hour when retiring for the evening on Saturday, Nov. 3. Emergency officials also suggest the time change is a good opportunity to replace batteries in smoke detectors. More ...
125 Years Ago Nov. 2, 1882 Contractor Wendel stated the Main Street bridge probably would be completed by November 15. He decided that he should have the honor as the first to drive over the bridge. A week ago Saturday, about five o'clock, he got in his buggy and drove over, amid the applause ... More... |
The Amherst Town Board should not have adopted the budget on Monday. They didn't know what they were voting on, and this year they had time to wait and find out. Last year they ran out of time. It was a complete mess of yelling, shouting out amendments and calling for the last-second vote, only t... More... |
I am sorry that the editorial writer of the Amherst Bee chose to label some members of the Williamsville Community Planning Committee "micromanagers," with "egos," "personal agendas," and "tastes. More... |
(Editors 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, Oct. 19 • Police were called to a Niagara Falls Boulevard bar where a 25-... More... |
(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... |
Dr. John B. Sheffer, 85, of Williamsville, died on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007 at Canterbury Woods, Amherst. Born in Youngsville, Pa., he graduated from Houghton College in 1943 and the University at Buffalo School of Medicine in 1947. He was a physician and officer in the U.S. Army, stationed at La... More... |
Thirty-six students from Sacred Heart Academy have earned the honor of being recognized for their achievement on the college-level Advanced Placement Program exams. This is one of the highest percentages of students in Western New York, when compared with similar schools. More... |
Many broken school records overshadowed the narrow 127-122 loss by St. Greg's swimming team to DeSales. Maeve Christ broke the eight and under girls 100 individual medley with a time of 1:32.74. Theresa Munroe broke the 11 and over 100 free in 1:01.05. Patrick Munroe broke the 11 and over 50 back... More... |
I It's been a busy year for Sal Schillaci and Kenneth Fentner. The two Korean War veterans have facilitated the creation of a monument dedicated to the 24th Infantry Division, who served during World War II, the Korean War and the Gulf War. More... |
WIICH to hold luncheon Nov. 14 The Women Interested in Cystic Health will hold a luncheon at noon Wednesday, Nov. 14 at Fanny's Restaurant, 3500 Sheridan Drive. The program will be on beauty control and will be led by Jeanine Cieri and Marie Lynn Orgek. Call 652-9613 or 652-0375. More... |
Enjoy a glass of wine, take a chance at winning some prizes, and help the Buffalo and Amherst communities at the same time. The Rotary Club of Amherst East has planned its annual wine tasting event for 6:30-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2 at the Ramada Hotel, 2402 N. Forest Road, near John James Audubon Pa... More... |
McGuire Development Company received a $1.5 million dollar loan reduction grant from New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, known as NYSERDA, for a new medical office building at 400 International Drive in Amherst. More... |
- LEGAL NOTICE - NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: ERIE COUNTY DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE, Plaintiff(s) vs. A. LYNN CUTRONA, IF LIVING, OR IF EITHER OR ALL BE DEAD, et al., Defendant( s) Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 51 E. More... |
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