Villages asked to merge with towns
Amherst, Williamsville plan to share, not unite
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
Kevin Gaughan has called for village and town boards and the county Legislature to shrink in size. Now he is calling for a disappearing act. Gaughan, a civic leader and attorney, created The Cost, a study of county government, and discovered there are 439 elected officials costing taxpayers $32 million a year. More ...
OLD HOME DAYS
OLD HOME DAYS - Members of the Amherst Museum Victorian Dance Society, above, make their way down Main Street during the Old Home Days Parade on July 8. Taking a spin on the Tilt-A-Wheel are Sarah Krupp and sisters Emma and Catlyn Littlewood on Island Park on July 9. See more photos on page nine. Photos by Jim Smerecak Purchase color photos at www.BeeNews.com More ...
Freeman named president of Williamsville School Board
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
After serving two terms as president, Ramona Popowich has ended her duty, and Bill Freeman was named her successor. During the July 8 reorganizational meeting, the Williamsville School Board unanimously voted to appoint Freeman as president for the upcoming school year. More ...
BULLS EYE-
BULLS EYE- Izak Dewolfe, 1, of Amherst, laughs as he is sprayed in the stomach by a waterspout at Clearfield Community Center pool on July 10. For a complete listing of pool hours, visit www.amherst.ny.us. Photo by Amy Krakowiak Purchase color photos at www.BeeNews.com More ...
Community News
Debra Chernoff was named the recipient of the the Ralph Kushner Volunteer Service Award at the annual meeting of the Jewish Community Center. She was recognized for her volunteer work. More ...
Michele M. Iannello, candidate for the 61st State Senate district, denounced the political committee formed by Tom Golisano, because, she claims that the contributions violate New York Election Law. Iannello called on the New York State Board of Elections and, the Office of the Attorney General to begin immediate investigations. More...
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Bee Editorial
For those of us who do not intend on flying overseas, to far-off lands in Europe, Asia, Australia or Africa, but do enjoy an occasional trip to Canada, then investing in an enhanced license might be the best option. More...
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The street I live on is .2 mile long with a stop sign on each end of the street. People speed down our street all day long. This is a very dangerous problem. We have 11 children under the age of 8 on our street and another six above the age of 9. If any of the younger children were to accidently run into the street, these speeders are going to be unable to stop. More...
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(Editor's 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. More...
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(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...
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Richard A. Miller, 64, of Orlando, Fla., formerly of Amherst, died Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007. Mr. Miller was born July 17, 1943, in Rochester. He graduated from the University of Buffalo School of Management, where he also earned his master's degree. More...
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ElderWood Senior Care presented a scholarship to Williamsville North High School 2008 graduate Mark Barbalato, a dietary aide at ElderWood Health Care at Heathwood. This fall he will attend Embry Riddle Aeronautical University for aeronautical science to work toward his professional piloting license. Allison Donovan also received a scholarship. More...
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ESG - Basketball
The Western Region open men's and scholastic women's basketball teams are heading into the 31st annual Empire State Games with hopes of adding more gold medals to their resumes. More...
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Spare change helps Gilda's Club provide invaluable programming
A uthor Lillian Dickson wrote, "Life is like a coin. You can spend it any way you choose, but you can only spend it once." The next time you have a few coins in your pocket, consider "spending" them in a coin box for Gilda's Club Western New York. More...
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Task force offers prevention training The Amherst Task Force for Healthy Community Healthy Youth is offering suicide prevention training from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 16 at the Harlem Road Community Center, 14255 Harlem Road, Amherst. RSVP to Anne Rohrer, 631-7215 ext 29. More...
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thurs. 17 . Matt's Music For Kids - S inger, songwriter, producer and four-time Buffalo Music Award nominee Matt Surowiec will be performing, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 17, the Audubon Library, 350 John James Audubon Parkway, Amherst. More...
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For those who desire the latest trends in fashion or seek a rare accessory, the place to go is The Wear House Accessorized, which recently opened its doors in the Amherst community. Although it is a new addition to the Transit Road/Maple Road business area, the owners have had long-standing success and a remarkable reputation in Western New York. More...
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- LEGAL NOTICE - NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Amherst, in the County of Erie, State of New York, will meet at the Town Hall, 5583 Main Street, Williamsville, New York, on August 4, 2008, at 7:00 o'clock P.M. More...
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