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Benderson to submit revised Maple Road plan Changes rezoning requirements by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor The proposed Town Centre plan will include a 4-acre park along Maple Road, thus moving the actual buildings back, at least 100 feet from the street. The linear park will cross the entire frontage of the property, which is on the former Buffalo Gun Club tract. More ...
SHOW BIZ - Mill Middle School students Cate Werynski and Cortlin Harrison perform "Bop to the Top" from the popular movie, "High School Musical," during the school's Variety Show held on Friday. Students performed comedy, musical and dance acts. Photo by Amy Krakowiak Purchase color photos at www.B... More ...
DR. SUESS CLASSIC - Erie County Executive Chris Collins reads "Green Eggs and Ham" to pupils at Maple East Elementary School on Monday as part of PARP - Parents As Reading Partners. Collins said it is his favorite book and explained the importance of reading in his daily life. Photo by Jim Smereca... More ... District comments on allegations The Williamsville Central School District released the following statement on Tuesday amid rumors at South High School. "The District has received notice of charges filed with the New York State Division of Human Rights regarding employee interaction at South High School. More ... Out of the Past 125 Years Ago Feb. 1, 1883 Tuesday in conversation with Mr. B.B. Busch, of North Amherst, we learned that he hold sold his farm of 64 acres near the Sweet Home bridge to Christopher Wehring for $6,400. A grand social hop will be given by the Williamsville Happy 5, at the Mansion House, Monday... More ... Reduction of nursing hours at private schools a proposed budget cut for Amherst School District by PATRICK J. NAGY Reporter It's early in the 2008-09 budget process for the Amherst Central School District but one proposed cut has already caused some discussion. At last Tuesday's Amherst School Board meeting, James R. Dempsey, representing the five private schools in the district - Sacred Heart Academy, St. More ...
On the same day Sen. Mary Lou Rath, R-Amherst, announced she would not seek re-election, Amherst Council Member Dan Ward, a Democrat, said he will run for the post. Ward, a former Amherst town supervisor and Erie County legislator, announced his candidacy for the 61st District seat on Monday at L... More ...
GOOD FOR A LAUGH - Mill Middle School's "Three Stooges," from left to right, Adam Demer, Bobby MacDonell and Jesse Bonaventure perform The Three Misfits, based on the famous slapstick comedy trio. They were one of several acts to take the stage during the school's variety show held on Friday. More ...
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor To speak with Jacquie Hirsch one might not know that she has been battling cancer since September, an ordeal that curtailed the active 22-year-old college student's goals. With bright eyes and a smile, Hirsch said this week that she has been having a good month. More ... Community News The Women Associates of the Buffalo Power Squadron recently installed the slate of officers for 2008, including Amherst residents Betty Christensen, publicity chair; Lois Ganter, treasurer; Joan Weichmann, entertainment chair; Judy Walker, co-chair entertainment and Joan White, Soundings - WA... More ... Free SAT prep seminar tonight Upgrade Academics, Inc. will hold a free one-hour SAT seminar for high school juniors and their parents at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30 at Williamsville South High School, 5950 Main St. The seminar will cover SAT basics - how it is used in the college admission process, when it's offered and how to... More ...
by JILL SCHMELZER Ken-Ton Editor It took one trip to the Glendale Elementary School playground to motivate parent Paul Yacano to raise funds for a new recreational facility. Before the start of the school year, Yacano took his children to the playground at 101 Glendale Drive to introduce his then soon-to-be kindergartner to the ... More ... SS. Peter and Paul plans open house Catholic Schools Week is being celebrated at SS. Peter & Paul School on Main Street in the Village of Williamsville with an educational assembly each day. One of the week's highlights is an open house at the school from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31 at the school, 5480 M... More ... Library News The following events will be held at the Williamsville Library, 5571 Main St. Registration is required for all programs. For more information, call 632-6176. Toddler Time, ages 2-3½10:30-11 a.m. Mondays, now through Feb. 11. More ...
Arlie Becker celebrated her 100th birthday on Sunday at Randall Memorial Baptist Church with those who are close to her. There were about 200 family and friends in attendance. The Williamsville resident was born Arlie Cairl on Jan. 31, 1908 in Kingston, Pa. She weighed only 1 and one-half pounds. More ... St. Joe's eighth-grade scholarship winners named St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute awarded the following Amherst students with scholarships - they will join the school as part of the class of 2012: Presidential Scholarship: Nicholas Antoniadis, Christ the King School; David Bianchi, St. Mary's School; Michael Cobler-Lichter, St. Gregory the G... More ...
Benefit set to raise funds for family by JILL SCHMELZER Ken-Ton Editor Jay Yoder has been described as a man who has always lived each day as if it were his last. This past summer, however, that mentality became a lot more significant when the U.S. Army veteran was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, more commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease. More ... Catholic Charities Appeal 2008 Leadership Team named Catholic Charities of Buffalo has named Michael Whipple the corporate division chair and Gregory Maher the parish and large gifts chair for Appeal 2008. The appointments were announced on Jan. 8 at the Appeal kickoff news conference by Bishop Edward U. Kmiec and Rev. Joseph J. Sicari, diocesan di... More ... Independent Health donates clothing About 1,300 pounds of winter clothing items and $2,500 were collected during the Community Assist Winter Clothing Drive to benefit the Buffalo City Mission. Community Assist is a community-based initiative, with the Independent Health Foundation and the Buffalo Sabres, to assist those in need in ... More ...
BLOOD DRIVE - Susan Teetsel, a member of the Amherst Lions Club, is about to donate blood during an Upstate New York Transplant Services' drive, sponsored by the club on Jan. 18 at Trinity United Methodist Church. Phlebotomist Michael Whitmeyer prepares Teetsel. UNYTS is collecting blood for Buffal... More ... WNY Immediate Care expands with second location in Amherst WNY Immediate Care is helping to meet a growing community need for immediate and accessible health care with the opening of a second location, increasing the options available for those in need of treatment for non-life-threatening medical emergencies. More ...
OFFICERS INSTALLED - Firematic and administrative officers of the North Bailey Fire Co. were formally installed Saturday evening. Pictured from left, Vice President William Kuss Sr., President Warren Holmes, First Assistant Chief Jeffrey Cutler, Chief David Humbert and Second Assistant Chief Donald... More ...
Andrew Tokasz of Williamsville has been promoted to surety manager, Buffalo, by First Niagara Risk Management. He joined First Niagara in 1995 as account executive. In his current role, he oversees the commercial and contract surety bond department in the Buffalo region. He is also a board member... More ... |
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