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PollAt age 5, when many of his peers gained enjoyment from coloring or playing with toys, Eitan Fischer's curiosity led him to music - especially the piano. "I liked the sound and touching the keys," said Fischer, now 17 years old. "I liked everything about it and still enjoy playing. More ... Amherst Town Council Member Dan Ward has called for a public hearing or forum at Town Hall, 5583 Main St., at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, to discuss the gasoline cost crisis affecting Americans. "The ever increasing costs of gasoline is fast pushing America to the brink of economic disaster," he said. More ... OFFICERS - UB Women's Club has installed its 2008-09 officers, pictured front row, from left: President Joan Ryan, Treasurer Linda Eaton, Members-At-Large Joanne Slocum and Joyce Lenda, Recording Secretary Marion Schultz, Corresponding Secretary Lois Kelly and Vice President Ellen Pierino. Missing from the photo is Member-At-Large Vonnie Jones. The Women's Club is a service organization to the university and the community. Membership is open to all women who have a commitment to the university. The membership fee is $20 per year. For information, call 626-9332. More ... Samuel S. Suggs of Eggertsville, a senior at Amherst Central High School, has been accepted as a double bassist member of the U.S. Youth String Ensemble 2008 European Concert Tour. Only a select few music students are chosen each year to represent the United States. More ... At its May meeting, the Amherst Planning Board completed a preliminary review of proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments and released them for public review and comment. The board will hold a public hearing on the amendments at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 26, at Amherst Town Hall, 5583 Main St., Williamsville. More ... FLAG DAY - Country Parkway fourth-graders Kezia Lovell, left, and Madeleine Welchoff lead a group of students during the Flag Day parade held on Friday, before the official June 14 date. The girls are members of Troop 1503 and like many of their fellow Scouts, they wore uniforms in honor of the occasion. Photo by Jim Smerecak Purchase color photos at www.BeeNews.com More ... Williamsville North High School student Alexander Rand has not only mastered learning to cope as a hearing-impaired individual but also conquered academic challenges, becoming the valedictorian for this year's graduating class. More ... HELPING MERCY FLIGHT - Students from Heim Elementary School had visitors Friday for their annual Flag Day program. A crew from Mercy Flight was on hand to accept a check for $14,000 raised by students at their annual Run-A-Thon. Pilot and flight director Dennis Grandall, right, and paramedic Bill Major show David Bass, left, Kevin Liu and Connor Levine the inside of the helicopter. Assisting at the landing scene were the Getzville Fire Co. and Amherst Police Dept. Photo by Jim Smerecak Purchase color photos at www.BeeNews.com More ... Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo has announced that his office is taking legal action against CVS and Rite Aid pharmacies after a statewide investigation into retail drugstores found the companies sold expired products, including milk, eggs, medicines and baby formula, at stores across New York State. More ... Amherst Town Attorney Tom Jones reported two recent successes involving Wal-Mart lawsuits. The first involves the Hartford North Bailey Homeowners Association, More ... Amherst resident Lisa Bloch Rodwin was sworn in recently as an Erie County Family Court judge. Rodwin was sworn in by 8th District Administrative Judge Sharon Townsend at County Hall with her predecessor, New York State Supreme Court Justice James Dillon looking on. More ... Anna Mitchell and Ali Minneci dip strawberries into the chocolate fountain during the East High School senior prom celebration. More ... Positioned on a flatbed truck, the Rev. Robert L. Buchheit led the first Mass for St. Gregory the Great Church in June 1959. Since then, the church has grown to become the largest in the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo, with 15,000 members. More ... George F. Rand IV of Amherst has been named honorary Western New York chair of the North Tonawanda History Museum's Lumber City History Center Committee. He is a descendant of Calvin Gordon Rand and Almira Hershey Long Rand, whose three sons played a significant role in the business and civic history of North Tonawanda. More ... The following events will be held at Clearfield Library, 770 Hopkins Road, Williamsville. Registration is required for all programs. Call 688-4955. Western New York travel, 7 p.m. Monday, June 30, with author Christine Smyczynski. More ... The Main Library at Audubon, 350 John James Audubon Parkway, will host several events on Thursday, June 26, to benefit the Friends of the Amherst Public Libraries. A computer sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and all workstations will be held "as is" with no implied or expressed warranty and no returns or technical support. More ... Community-minded volunteers are needed to help assemble a new jungle gym toy at Garrison Park Friday, June 20, through Sunday, June 22. Volunteer your time and talent by contacting Noel Bartlo, treasurer of the Friends of Williamsville Parks, 632-0011. Snack and drink donations for the volunteers can be made by calling 630-0547. More ... Oswego State College administrators and classmates recognized East Amherst resident Adam Hood as outstanding senior at the college's recent annual Torchlight Ceremony. The Outstanding Senior Award goes to a graduating student who is highly involved on campus while maintaining an exceptional academic record. More ... Jessica Calzi, a sophomore at Williamsville East High School, was recently awarded a National Achievement Award in the Arts. She received an award of excellence and a scholarship in dance choreography in the Senior Division of the National Parent Teacher Association Reflections competition. Calzi also won the award last year. More ... Eight girls from Buffalo's Holy Angels Academy are one of two teams that will represent the United States at the world finals of a global student entrepreneurship competition to be held in July in Abuja, Nigeria. Nearly 250 high schools and 5,000 students from 12 countries participated in SAGE - Students for the Advancement of Global Entrepreneurship. More ... MAKING OLD INTO NEW - Boy Scouts and Girls Scouts from Heritage Heights recently planted perennials and bushes for the garden in front of the school. They raised money for the plants through recycling projects. Pictured from left are Bailey Nola, Taylor White, Nicole Merrifield, Melissa Goodman, Courtney Dobson, Mariah Reinard, Ethan Monkelbaan and Alex Olczak. Seated from left are Jared Chmielewski, Grey Lock, Matthew Goodman, Peter Thompson and Michael Goodman. More ... |
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