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Poll125 Years Ago June 7, 1883 On the Fourth of July, a picnic will be held for the benefit of the new Catholic cemetery on Cayuga Street. Last Thursday night, an act which all good citizens should censure was committed in the breaking of the marble tablet on the (Main Street) bridge. There is no excuse. More ... Ahhhh. It is so nice to be able to sit and enjoy the sun, smell the scent of fresh cut grass and listen to kids playing in the back yard. But as parents we know that not all is perfect in Mayberry. More ... The June 7 Knockout Cancer Basketball Tournament will be held at 36 Summershade Court, East Amherst. The address was incorrect in last week's edition. In last week's article, "Live donor could save father's life," the disorder Joseph Nanna has is spelled hemochromatosis. More ... COMMENCEMENT - New York State Assemblyman Jim Hayes, R-Amherst, center, delivered the commencement address during the 57th annual commencement exercises for Daemen College, held May 17 at Kleinhans Music Hall. Martin J. Anisman, college president, congratulates Hayes on receiving an honorary Doctor of Laws degree during the ceremony. More ... The Women for Joe Mesi Committee has been formed to ensure the women's voice is heard in Albany. Mesi is a Democratic candidate for New York State Senate in the 61st District. The kickoff event for "Women for Joe Mesi" will be held at the Clarence home of Mesi supporter Susan Banks on June 7. Mesi's campaign headquarters is at 2001 Niagara Falls Blvd. More ... Dr. Brian A. Pokorski, of Chiropractic Lifestyle and WNY Disc Decompression Center, is collecting clothing, toys and small, usable household items from the community to send to missionaries in Nicaragua. Pokorski wants the community to show its support by donating to the cause before Friday, June 6. More ... Those who enjoy gooey treats will want to head to Eastern Hills Mall on June 7. Sweet Taste of Western New York will bring some of the best restaurants in the area together to offer their specialty desserts. Half of the proceeds from the event will go to Roswell Park Cancer Institute. More ... Richard and Priscilla O'Brien of Amherst attended the spring 2008 Buffalo Tours training class to become docents for several area walking tours. Docents, or tour guides, are trained and certified through a 10-week program of lectures, discussion and on-site visits to historic sites, often national landmarks. More ... The Erie County Republican Committee endorsed County Legislator Mike Ranzenhofer today to replace state Sen. Mary Lou Rath, who is retiring at the end of this year. "Mike Ranzenhofer will represent the taxpayers in Albany with a record of reform, transparency, lower taxes, and less government regulation," said County Republican Committee Chairman Jim Domagalski. More ... Showing off their prom fashions, from left to right, are Stephanie Ian Kraus, Jaclyn Phillips and Conley Brodziak. Photos by Jim Smerecak color photos at www.BeeNews.com More ... SUCCESS - Williamsville South High School musicians Timothy Braunscheidel, left, and Patrick Allison show off awards recently won at the Music in the Parks Festival in Virginia Beach, Va. The bands, directed by Matthew S. Cool and Marni J. Conte, received two superior ratings. Photo by Amy Krakowiak Purchase color photos at www.BeeNews.com More ... Some of the Williamsville Village Board trustees appeared confused following an appointment Mayor Mary Lowther made during last week's meeting. Lowther appointed Victor Paquet to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 3.5-year term, which stunned three of the trustees, for various reasons. More ... The Amherst Kiwanis Club will be at Wal-Mart, 5033 Transit Road, near Sheridan Drive, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 7 and 14, giving away bags of peanuts in exchange for a donation to its scholarship fund. Three scholarships are awarded annually to high school seniors in the Amherst school districts. More ... In approving a $94,747 bid for Modern Disposal Service, the Williamsville Central School Board revisited an issue brought up at its April meeting - recycling. At that time, the girls of Cadet Troop No. 362 told the board to consider improving its plastic bottle recycling program and ending the use of plastic foam meal trays. More ... The New York State Department of Transportation will present three intersection improvement designs to the public on June 11. The hearing, to be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at Sweet Home Middle School, 4150 Maple Road, will focus on U.S. Route 62 - Niagara Falls Boulevard - at Koenig and Ridge Lea roads in the towns of Amherst and Tonawanda. More ... Inspire Learning Center will celebrate its grand opening with an open house from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 7, at 5445 Transit Road, Clarence. Inspire is taking a new approach to teaching and helping students to learn. The staff at the center are all New York-certified teachers, many with more than 10 years of classroom teaching experience. More ... UNDER THE SEA - Maple East Elementary School performed "The Little Mermaid" on May 20 and 21. Shown on stage, from left, are Allie Szymendera as Ariel and Lily McCormack as Flounder. Photo by Jim Smerecak Purchase color photos at www.BeeNews.com More ... The Williamsville Summer of Music Program is in full swing. Private and semi-private lessons on every instrument and voice will be offered throughout July. Interested musicians can sign up for these performance groups: 5-8 string orchestra, 9-12 choir, 5-6 band, 7-9 band and Williamsville Community Band, for anyone 10th grade through adult. More ... On June 7, 2008, Jeannette Elizabeth Apel Christ will turn 100 years old. The Suburban Women's Club of Buffalo honored Christ last week with a party during their bridge game - during which, members of the group joked that she is turning 99 plus one. More ... According to Village Board Trustee Basil Piazza, "I need a chicken sandwich with fries and a drink," isn't exactly what residents on North Long Street in Williamsville want to hear in the middle of the night. At last week's meeting, Piazza said several residents have complained to him regarding noise coming from the McDonald's 24-hour drive-through at 5316 Main St. More ... BIRTHDAY BLAST - The Williamsville Fire Department held a special birthday demonstration on Oakgrove Drive for Cooper Sackel, center, who turned 3 years old recently. He is joined by Shaun Whistler and Jack Chrzanowski on May 24. Williamsville firefighter Jim Lion Jr. manned the hose, while Steven Sackel and John Pidgeon, fire lieutenant, stand next to the truck. More ... How does a person go from being a successful investment broker to dedicating his life to volunteering with and mentoring youth? It's a question Sammy Violante, 54, of Amherst, has heard multiple times since he ended his 25-year career as a broker. More ... In Western New York, residents have become accustomed to being prepared for all types of weather. And, when there will be a change in temperature or the threat of a snowstorm, the National Weather Service is ready to update the community with the latest information. More ... READING LINKS - Casey Middle School seventh-grade students Amanda Curtin, left, and Allison Corretore, holding the book, read "The Tale of Despereaux" to Dodge Elementary students Briana Reaseri, at right rear, and Gianna Galluzzo, during the Reading Links program on Friday. In its fifth year, the program pairs older students with the younger to promote reading while fostering a relationship between the schools. When it started, only 20 students were involved; now there are more than 80. Photo by Amy Krakowiak Purchase color photos at www.BeeNews.com More ... |
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