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Poll"We need funding put back into the budget; it's critically important to public safety," Amherst Police Chief John C. Askey said Tuesday. Upon reviewing the tentative budget, Askey became concerned about cuts made by Supervisor Satish Mohan and is planning to speak with the Town Board members to restore funding. More ... The Amherst Police Department's Special Victims Unit identified and interviewed a 52-year-old Hamburg man in connection with two incidents of suspicious activity that occurred in the Town of Amherst. On Sept. 22 and 23, the individual, driving a black SUV, approached two young girls and attempted to engage them in conversation. More ... Bee Group Newspapers will not publish letters to the editor, Bee Heard calls or political briefs on candidates or issues involved in the Nov. 4 election after the Oct. 22/23 editions. The editorial deadline for those editions is Friday, Oct. 17. This election policy does not pertain to paid advertising. More ... Williamsville East football coach Joe Shifflet has been inducted into several sports Hall of Fames over his legendary coaching career, but nothing tops his latest induction. Shifflet is one of 13 inductees for the 2008 Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony is from 7 to 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29 at HSBC Arena. More ... With all of the discussions taking place today about lowering the drinking age, this is a good time to set the record straight and in doing so help to enlighten some and strengthen the resolve of others. More ... The Village of Williamsville and Moses Insurance Group have partnered to offer movie nights at the Meeting House, 5658 Main St., Williamsville. Admission is free. The schedule is as follows: • 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, "Young Frankenstein" (1974), rated PG. More ... SCOUTS TOUR — During July, a crew of five Boy Scouts and four adult advisers from Clarence Troop 250 joined three Scouts from Williamsville Troop 991 to tour the Philmont Scout Reservation in New Mexico. Shown examining the wreckage of a B-24D "Liberator" that crashed in 1942 are, front row, from left, Nate Hall, Jake Hughes, Andrew Kreppel, Dave Burghardt, Tyler Burghardt and Ryan Larkin. Back row, from left, are Wil Hughes, Mike Kreppel, Doug Hughes, Alex Hartley, Evan Maraszek and Doug Hartley. More ... Trained as a combat medic, Douglas Baker of Williamsville was working for the military when he first thought of the idea for Mercy Flight. "I was riding in a helicopter as a medic in training and thought this would be terrific to help the Western New York community," he said. More ... The Beechwood/Blocher Foundation's Auxiliary Board is hosting its 13th annual Auction and Food Extravaganza at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Beechwood Homes, 2235 Millersport Highway. This year's event theme is "Come Home for the Holidays." For information or reservations, call 504-1887. More ... An anonymous tip regarding a suspicious crate at a Cheektowaga shipping company led to the arrest of three people — two from Buffalo and a third who is an Amherst resident. The Cheektowaga Police Vice, Gambling and Narcotics Unit investigated the tip with the assistance of Amherst investigators and K-9 units. More ... Beacon Center, an outpatient chemical-dependency treatment agency with a location in Amherst, is offering a young adult program for teens who need help dealing with an alcohol or drug abuse program. Often, teenage substance abuse will manifest itself in social, academic or behavioral problems. More ... DEDICATION — Larry Griffis III stands next to one of the two Amherst tigers he sculpted that are positioned at the front entrance of Amherst High School on Main Street. The dedication ceremony was held in September prior to the homecoming football game. Photo by Amy Krakowiak Purchase color photos at www.BeeNews.com More ... Christian Central Academy will hold a fall open house from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, at the campus at 39 Academy St., one block north of Main Street in Williamsville. For more information, visit the Web site at www.christianca.com or call Debby White, director of admissions and public relations, at 634-4821, ext. 107. More ... October is breast cancer awareness month, and in recognition, women from across Western New York will be able to enjoy a "Ladies Night out with Pink Champagne and Diamonds" while helping raise funds for breast cancer research and awareness of the disease. More ... Amherst residents may continue to put their brush out for pick-up until Nov. 30. All brush in accordance with the Refuse Department guidelines will be picked up during resident's weekly pick-ups. Leaf piles may contain leaves and grass clippings only. Mixed piles of brush and leaves will not be picked up because they cannot be composted. More ... BRING IT ON — Williamsville Junior Football Army Freshman Cheerleader Jordan Kalwicki cheers for her team as they face Niagara Falls Cataract at the Pepsi Center's field on Saturday. Photo by Patrick McPartland Purchase color photos at www.BeeNews.com More ... The Amherst Youth Board will begin accepting applications for its Winter Day Camp programs, for children ages 5-11, next week. The programs offer educational activities, field trips, guest speakers and arts and crafts Activities offered are designed to enhance each child's social, emotional and physical growth and development. More ... Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart will take part in "Pink the Pool" as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, October. Junior Alex Skorma, of Amherst, is spearheading a project that will raise both awareness and funds for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. More ... The Williamsville Space Lab Planetarium, 1595 Hopkins Road, will hold two Halloween Shows on Tuesday, Oct. 28. Shows are at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. and targeted for ages 4 to 9. Attendees will join Holly, a student witch, and Jack, a pumpkin comedian, as they explore Halloween history and traditions, the fall and winter constellations and the phases of the moon. More ... Amherst Police responded to an overturned dump truck on westbound Interstate 290 at the Niagara Falls Boulevard exit at 3:11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11. The 2006 Western Star dump truck was loaded with hot asphalt, which ended up on the far left lane of the Youngman Highway. More ... The Town of Amherst Recreation Department is notifying residents that the Ellicott Creek Trailway will be closed between John James Audubon Parkway and St. Rita's Lane from 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, until approximately 2 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, for the University at Buffalo's annual homecoming carnival. More ... |
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