Community News
      The Alzheimer's Association, Western New York Chapter, located in Williamsville, has named new board members: Thomas Behan of Williamsville, Randi C. Dressel of Lancaster, Christopher Phillips of Cheektowaga and Danelle B.
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Frog Hair to host Amherst Chamber after hours
      The Amherst Chamber of Commerce will hold its Holiday Business After Hours event from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15 at Frog Hair Golf Experience, 7800 Transit Road, north of the Sheridan Drive overpass. Business After Hours is a monthly casual networking event sponsored by an Amherst Chamber membe...
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Amherst Town Engineer appointment held
      Supervisor Satish Mohan did not appoint a Town Engineer at Monday's reorganizational meeting. Jeff Burroughs currently holds the position, he was appointed to a two-year term in 2006. Mohan said the job is a competitive position and he has to wait until the civil service exam results are announc...
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HEAP guidelines set - registration on Jan. 14
      Legislator Thomas Loughran has arranged for Erie County Home Energy Assistance Application specialists to work in the 14th District on Thursday, Jan. 14. They will be available at the Harlem Road Community Center, 4255 Harlem Road, between Main Street and Kensington Avenue.
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People Inc. announces board of directors
      People Inc. has announced the agency's board of directors for 2008. Robert Mayer, retired executive for Fleet/Norstar Bank and a Kenmore resident, will serve as chairperson in his second year of a two year term. Amherst resident William Collins, of Travers Collins and Company, will serve as vice...
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Rob's Comedy Playhouse brings improv to WNY
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
      Rob Lederman can rattle off the history of comedy clubs that have come and gone in Buffalo, including one he once owned, Comix Cafe. The number of clubs on that list currently operating? None. The Amherst resident said it's a shame that a city the size of Buffalo doesn't have a comedy club, so h...
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Kid Helping Kids
     KIDS HELPING KIDS - Jillian Kelkenberg, seated, and Emilee and Ethan Koss, Sarah Hammill, and Maggie Kelkenberg, members of the Smiling Shamrock 4-H Club, stand near the kiddie cottage that will be auctioned to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Jillian worked on the chairs ...
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Benefit planned for Flor family
      A benefit for Amherst residents Bonnie and Ray Flor, both of whom are battling cancer, has been organized by family and friends. It will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20 at St. Mary's Church Parish Center, 6919 Transit Road in Swormville.
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Teacher receives Red Ribbon Community Award
      Amherst Middle School teacher Nathan Phillips was recently recognized for his commitment to the AIDS Network of Western New York. A sixth-grade teacher at Amherst Middle School, Phillips has been an educator for the past 24 years.
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Free SAT prep course set
      Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions will hold two SAT "free practice runs" in January. The free, practice SAT test will be administered at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23 and Thursday. Jan. 24 at the Buffalo Center, 520 Lee Road, at the University at Buffalo Commons, Suite 201, Amherst. The essay portio...
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American Cancer Society flower sale celebrates 35 years
      The American Cancer Society's Daffodil Days is returning to the Western New York community bringing gifts of hope and support to local cancer patients. Daffodil Days celebrates the society's mission to eliminate cancer as a life-threatening disease by offering daffodils to donors in appreciation ...
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Senior Foundation awards grants
      The board of directors of the Amherst Senior Citizens Foundation awarded more than $29,000 to various agencies in 2007 in order to improve the quality of life for senior citizens in the Town of Amherst. Board President Catharine M.
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Kelly for Kids Foundation names grant recipients
      Nineteen children's charities will benefit from grants awarded by the Kelly for Kids Foundation, whose purpose it to support organizations that benefit disadvantaged and disabled youth.
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Prevent carbon monoxide dangers this winter
      With the winter season upon us Camp Safe Coalition reminds consumers to be prepared for emergencies with a portable heater that is safe for indoor use. "During the winter months, many people use heaters to stay warm during power outages and other emergencies," said Dennis Pavan, Camp Safe Coaliti...
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Ceiling fan sparks attic fire
      A defective ceiling fan was listed as the cause of a fire on Rinewalt Street which resulted in approximately $55,000 in damages. Amherst Fire Control received a 911 call at 6:55 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan.
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Kadimah's 2-year-old program has a waiting list
      Early registration and high demand for the 2008-09 2-year-old program at Kadimah School of Buffalo has resulted in a waiting list, said Jill Mazzola, director of admissions for Kadimah's Nursery School.
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Business joins with financial services group to help wounded soldiers
      Wounded U.S. military people will be recovering more comfortably in tear-away pants and pajamas as a result of a donation to the nonprofit organization Jammies for GIs from Adeptiv Solutions, located on Lawrence Bell Drive in Clarence, and the Liberty Region of Foresters.
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Class will divulge secrets on getting quality referrals
      Les Robinson, an insurance broker with The Northwoods Corp., will present "Secrets of Getting More Quality Referrals" from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 28 at the Amherst Chamber of Commerce, 350 Essjay Road, Suite 200. The main goal of the class is to learn how to get more quality referrals easily...
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Fund to provide seniors with emergency pet care services
      The Pet Emergency Fund announced that, due to a recent bequest from the estate of Mrs. Alice Poynton, the Pet Emergency Fund has created the "Hadji Fund," named after Mrs. Poynton's beloved dog, Hadji. This fund will provide financial assistance to needy senior citizens faced with the need for em...
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