Audubon complex occupants want to see bus route established
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
The Amherst Audubon Complex is a major hub in the town, housing the Senior Center, Main Library, police department and courts — but there is no public transportation to get there. Each of the facilities are in constant use by not only town residents but those from surrounding areas. More ...
Village looks to hire consultants in Mill restoration
by KELLY JACKSON Reporter
After what Trustee Jeff Kingsley described as a disappointing week involving the board's relationship with the Industrial Development Agency, Monday night's Village Board meeting restored hope in the future of the Mill. More ...
Woman reports attempted abduction
The Amherst Police Department is investigating a possible attempted abduction in the Twilight Lane area of East Amherst. Twilight Lane is a suburb off of Casey Road, between Paradise and Transit roads. The female victim reports that she was in the driveway across the street from her residence, putting her child on the school bus, about 7:45 a.m. Monday. More ...
Homecoming
Sweet Home High School crowned king Jeffrey Souter and queen Tiara Boyett during the homecoming dance on Saturday. See page 29 for game coverage and page 24 for photos. Photo by John Rusac. Purchase color photos at www.BeeNews.com More ...
VOLUNTEERISM
VOLUNTEERISM — Roy Dean, left, a member of the George F. Lamm Post 675, and Helen Jacob, a member of Erie County American Legion Women's Post 1586, received a recognition award recently at the Lamm Post. They were honored for their 25 years of service to the Erie County Special Olympics. Several other contributors to the organization were also honored in a special ceremony. Photo by Jim Smerecak Purchase color photos at www.BeeNews.com More ...
Dick Chambers ends career at Williamsville South High
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
He has been everyone's helper at Williamsville South High School for almost 40 years and seldom asked for anything in return. Richard Chambers — known to most as Dick — will retire Friday after 38 years of employment with the Williamsville School District. More ...
Schad steps up to long-time politician
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
Democrat Jerry Schad is challenging Assemblyman Jim Hayes, R-Amherst, for his seat — and believes, in this important election year, he can win. He said he wanted to announce his candidacy after the primary, which reduced the candidates to Hayes on the Republican, Independence and Conservative lines and Paul E. Brown on the Working Families line. More ...
Police warn of rabies threat
The Amherst Police are alerting the public to a possible rabies threat in Amherst State Park. A fox bit two females in the area around the park. On Tuesday, Sept. 16, around 2 p.m., a woman was in the gazebo near Reist Street when a fox ran at her and bit her on the shin. Later, around 7 p.m. More ...
Arrest made in attack on Allenhurst
Amherst Police have arrested Samuel Reed, 29, of Buffalo, charging him with menacing and harassment after allegedly attacking a woman on Allenhurst Street. The 21-year-old victim told police she was walking from a bus stop near her home when a man came out of nowhere, grabbing her by the throat and choking her. More ...
ART OF ACTING
ART OF ACTING — Alice Zicari, a student at Buffalo Seminary School, participates in an improv activity during Company Call theatre workshop run by the New York State Theatre Education Association at Park School on Saturday. The day included workshops such as radio drama, creating voices for animation, intro to improvisation and acting for the camera. Photo by Jim Smerecak Purchase color photos at www.BeeNews.com More ...
Hon. Jeffrey F. Voelkl has been nominated to run for New York State Supreme Court by the Republican Party in the upcoming November 2008 election. Voelkl has served as Williamsville judge since 2003 and acting judge in Buffalo City Court since 2005. More...
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Bee Editorial
For many adults, a drink is just a drink. They order their drink, then dinner, finish both and leave a restaurant. It's legal — as long as it's below a 0.08 blood alcohol content — and it's acceptable. A drink is not just a drink when it's in a 14-year-old's hand, or anyone younger than 21 for that matter. More...
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(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, Sept. 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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Phyllis Kelly (nee Matheis), 87, formerly of Amherst, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. Born May 7, 1921, Mrs. Kelly is a former attendee of Bennett High School and graduated cum laude from the University at Buffalo. She was a former member of the University at Buffalo Council, where she also served as former president of the Alumni Association. More...
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Williamsville North Student Council recognizes the outstanding achievements of two members of its senior class each month. Students featured in this column are selected by faculty recommendation. The Senior Spartan Spots for September are Melissa Dobmeier and Colin Knoer. More...
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North girls swimming
Williamsville North is probably the favorite to three-peat in ECIC I girls swimming for obvious reasons. They have the biggest roster in the ECIC — 66, including a team-record 24 seniors — field great depth, have sectional and state qualifier capable athletes, and as Lady Spartans coach Doug Cassidy already knew, are great human beings. More...
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With enough focus on youths who make the wrong choices, Amherst Youth Board members are promoting those who make the right ones. "All you hear about is the bad, not the good," said Nathan James, a 2008 Sweet Home graduate. More...
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Home buying seminar offered Wells Fargo Home Mortgage will offer a "How to buy your first home with little or no money" seminar at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, at 150 Essjay Road Suite 201. Call 204-1512. More...
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thurs. 25 .Free-form ensemble Vincent Gallo and RRIICCEE, featuring twin brothers Nikolas and Simon Haas, will perform spontaneous compositions at 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25 at Soundlab, 110 Pearl St., Buffalo; $. More...
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A better future — that is what the artisans supplying goods for Ten Thousand Villages want, and that is the company's mission when distributing the items. While the company is 62 years old, Western New York has been home to a location for 25 years, making it the seventh or eighth oldest in the country. More...
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— LEGAL NOTICE — Notice of Formation of Hawk Hill, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 8/11/08. Office location: Erie County. Sec. of State designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to the principal business address: 7811 E Quaker Rd., Orchard Park, NY 14127, Attn: Charles Balbach. More...
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