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Out of the Past 125 Years Ago Nov. 9, 1882 Mr. Nicholas Dumonois will pay $25.00 for information leading to the detection of parties taking pork and other articles from his cellar. On Saturday night last, the people of Clarence Center and vicinity had an opportunity to listen to the expounding of the doctrin... More ...
David F. Sherman, managing editor of Bee Group Newspapers, has been named Amherst town historian. He succeeds William Belinson, who died in August after serving as town historian since 1994. Sherman's appointment was confirmed Monday by vote of the Amherst Town Board. More ... Commnity News East Amherst resident, Lisa Christie-Betha, has been awarded the title of Mrs. Erie County. She will be competing on Nov. 17 in Niagara Falls for the title of Mrs. New York 2008. The winner of the title is awarded the opportunity to compete at the national pageant, Mrs. United States, held annual... More ... Clearfield Library to host National Adoption Month event In recognition of November being National Adoption Month, the Clearfield Library will be holding a book reading and family event. Linda Groat, a Western New York member of Asian Connection, will be reading the recently released book by Sherrie Eldridge, "Forever Fingerprints: An Amazing Discovery... More ...
Williamsville Central School District's three graduating classes of 1977 joined efforts to donate trees. The committee representatives held a dedicated ceremony at South High on Oct. 29. More ... 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. More ...
Sally Draper, chairwoman for the Rotary Club of Amherst East's annual wine tasting event, takes a break from the fundraiser to enjoy a glass herself. She is joined by Rotary President John Huber. Tom Fitch of Empire Merchants, a distributor, pours samples of wine at the Ramada Inn on Nov. 2. More ... Top 100 Abitibi Paper Retriever sites named by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor Every little bit counts when it comes to recycling - even a single thin sheet of paper. Acknowledging organizations' efforts to recycle paper, Abitibi Paper Retriever has named its top 100 collections, based on tons collected. More ... Amateur radio club to host youth night by JILL SCHMELZER Ken-Ton Editor The Radio Association of Western New York will host a youth night to educate the younger generation about ham operations. The event, which will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13 at the Church of Nativity, 1530 Colvin Blvd., Kenmore, will feature demonstrations and hands-on experiences gea... More ...
Assemblyman Jim Hayes, R-Amherst, announced on Oct. 17 that he secured a $25,000 state grant for the Amherst Highway Department to plant 160 trees to replace ones destroyed by the October 2006 surprise storm. "Amherst's natural landscape suffered a profound loss of aesthetic beauty last October. ... More ... Community meeting addresses public safety The Eggertsville Community Organization Inc., in conjunction with the Town of Amherst, will host a public forum on crime and safety in Eggertsville. It is scheduled at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13 at the Windermere Boulevard Elementary School auditorium, 291 Windermere Blvd. More ... Time Warner to host self defense classes "Fight Like a Girl" - that's what Oxygen and Time Warner Cable will teach participants to do as part of the "Fight Like A Girl" event taking place at 3 and 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13 at Medaille College. More ... North Bailey receives funds to replace 27-year-old engine The North Bailey Fire Company has received funding to purchase new rescue vehicles, which will enhance its first-responder capabilities. Rep. Thomas M. Reynolds, R-Amherst, said North Bailey Volunteer Fire Company will receive $261,250 through the Department of Homeland Security Assistance to Fir... More ... Applications for STAR extended to Dec. 31 Legislation has been approved to extend the deadline for homeowners to apply for their 2007 Middle Class STAR Rebate Program check from Nov. 30 to Dec. 31. In addition, reminders about the program will be sent to about 600,000 property owners statewide who have yet to apply for their rebate check... More ... Team Cure Challenge program seeks participants Roswell Park Cancer Institute and the Team Cure Challenge program, through the Roswell Park Alliance, is seeking persons 18 and older to fundraise and run or walk in national athletic events on behalf of cancer patients. More ...
Amherst residents Cheryl and Timothy Gelder have been named honorees of the 47th Barnabite Founders Annual Ball, held on Nov. 3 at the Hyatt Regency Buffalo. Tim is CFO of Barden and Robeson Corporation. This year's permanent chairmen are Frank and Jenni Deni; the chairmen are Jonathan D. Weir an... More ...
A $110,000 grant for an energy efficiency project at the Independent Health Youth and Family Center was announced last week by State Sen. Mary Lou Rath. Pictured at the 5005 Sheridan Drive facility are Forest Elementary second grade student Megan Pitarresi, Rath, Foundation Consulting Director Jo... More ... Bike Path Rapist Task Force to be honored The Erie County Law Enforcement Foundation Inc. will recognize members of the Bike Path Rapist Task Force at its 18th annual Community Service Awards Dinner on Nov. 15. More ... South senior named president of State K of C youth group Andrew Esposito, a senior at Williamsville South High School, was installed as the State Chief Squire of the New York State Circle of Columbian Squires. The Columbian Squires is the official youth organization of the Knights of Columbus. More ...
Northtowns Chapter 439 of the National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees recently recognized three honorary life members, Ann Bellissimo of Williamsville, left; Earl Filbert of Williamsville; and Dorothy Strassner of Kenmore, right. More ... Resident named U.S. Sudoku champion from Amherst High School, has claimed another Sudoku championship. Holding the world title, Snyder won the first U.S. National Sudoku Championship, sponsored by the Philadelphia Inquirer, on Oct. 20. He was awarded $10,000. More ... |
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