Mohan undecided on seeking second term
Kindel, Weinstein plan to run
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
Three Town Board seats and the position of supervisor will be in contention this fall, and the political scene is already taking shape as candidates make their intentions known. The major question in town is whether Supervisor Satish Mohan will seek re-election. His first term will end on Dec. 31, and Mohan ran on the platform that he would serve only four years. More ...
Board denies pay raise
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
Any pay raise for the town's 20 exempt employees is on hold during contract negotiations with the local Civil Service Employees Association. More ...
Mother killed in one-car accident on I-990
A Lockport mother driving with her two children was killed in a one-car accident on Interstate 990 this past weekend. The Amherst Police Accident Investigation Unit was called to the scene at 8:15 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, on I-990 at North French Road. More ...
ENJOYING WINTER
ENJOYING WINTER — The McKinley family of East Amherst spend a recent afternoon sledding at Margaret Louise Park on Hopkins Road. Pictured are mom Sue, son Kiefer, 2, daughter Sydney, 9, and dad David. Photo by Jim Smerecak Purchase color photos at www.BeeNews.com More ...
LAST BABY OF 2008
LAST BABY OF 2008 — Tanya Tagg holds her new son, Blake, the "last baby of the year." He was born at 10:50 p.m. Dec. 31 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Amherst. They are pictured with Dave Schlierf, district manager for H&R Block, who presented Tagg with a diaper bag full of onesies and bibs that read, "I am a new tax deduction." More ...
Community News
The Foundation for Quality Care's First Line Nurse Manager Program was recently completed by 21 Western New York nurses, including: Kristen Bohin, unit manager at Elderwood Health Care at Oakwood in Amherst and Maureen McCooey, supervisor of Harris Hill Nursing Facility in Amherst. More ...
Manna named deputy supervisor
ZBA, Planning Board appointments tabled
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
In his second year on the Amherst Town Board, Mark Manna will serve as deputy supervisor. Supervisor Satish Mohan announced the appointment during Monday's reorganization meeting. "He is independent-minded and doesn't mind speaking what his heart says," Mohan said. "We look for such people to be on the council. More ...
PASSING THE TIME
PASSING THE TIME — Trevor Searns, 7, and his brother, Andrew, 10, play their Nintendo game systems while their sister, Becca, 13, competes in a hockey game at the Pepsi Center on Saturday. Photo by John Rusac Purchase color photos at www.BeeNews.com More ...
Man attacked for money on Windermere
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
Amherst police are seeking four or five males suspected of robbing a man Monday evening. According to Assistant Chief Timothy Green, the 24-year-old male victim was walking on Windermere Boulevard at 6:50 p.m. when he was approached by four or five black males. More ...
Christmas tree pickup schedule set
The Town of Amherst Highway Department has started picking up Christmas trees and will continue through Jan. 23. After that, tree pickup will be handled through Refuse Control. For information, contact the Amherst Highway Department at 631-7117. More ...
SENATOR
SENATOR — New York State Supreme Court Justice Frank Caruso, left, administers the oath of office to Michael H. Ranzenhofer with his wife Susan by his side on Dec. 30 at the University at Buffalo's Center For Tomorrow. Ranzenhofer is the new state senator for the 61st District, which includes the towns of Clarence, Amherst, and Tonawanda. Photo by Jim Smerecak Purchase color photos at www.BeeNews.com More ...
Catholic Charities has appointed Anne Ryan of Williamsville as director of advancement. Ryan, whose appointment was effective Dec. 15, has 20 years of experience in not-for-profit and government service in Western New York. More...
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Bee Editorial
The Amherst Meals on Wheels program honors its more than 350 volunteers every spring. They have a nice lunch in the comfortable Senior Center and enjoy an afternoon of comradery. More...
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Thank you to all those involved in the fifth annual Williamsville Holiday Basketball Tournament sponsored by the Jolly Boys of Williamsville. It was held Dec. 29-30 at Williamsville South. The tournament was a tremendous success. The feedback from everyone participating is that it is a classy event run in a first-rate manner. More...
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Friday, Dec. 26 • A Chicory Lane resident reported that someone took a reindeer from the front lawn. • Police were called to Wehrle Drive about two males in a van "baking" cocaine and shooting up. 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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Harold G. Bergwall, of Amherst, died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008. Born Dec. 30, 1924, in Jamestown, he attended Bennett High School and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He entered Brown University in 1946, where he met his wife of 57 years, Arlene (nee Reed). The couple graduated in 1950 and were married a year later. More...
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For the past few months, TaNisha Fordham said she has smiled a little bigger, walked prouder and spoken at more events than she ever imagined, all the result of recent recognition from the university she attends and a national competition. More...
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Girls basketball
Since the Williamsville East Holiday Tournament began five years ago, only the Lady Flames have taken home first-place honors. Not this year. Williamsville North out-scored Williamsville East, 16-11, in the fourth quarter to win, 38-34, in the tournament final played on Dec. 30 at Williamsville East. More...
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While the Christmas season is supposed to bring us joyous cheer, filling our souls with love and forgiveness, there are many people who find grief knocking at their door. The Mount Calvary Cemetery Group in Cheektowaga understands that people handle grief in a variety of ways, so they have introduced a therapeutic program for those in need of support. More...
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Amherst Museum's Robert Burns Supper slated A traditional Robert Burns Supper celebrating Scotland's famous poet will be held at Amherst Museum on Friday, Jan. 23. The event includes a dinner of traditional Scottish and American dishes and live music by Celtic Circle. Dinner will be follow a cocktail hour with a cash bar. Tickets cost $37. Call 689-1440. More...
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thurs. 8 . After School Escape — Enjoy a fun outdoor experience to encourage children to play and interact with the natural world. For kids in kindergarten through fifth grade and their caregivers, 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. More...
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The Parachute Group, a networking and discussion group for those who have lost their jobs or are otherwise seeking employment, meets Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at the Harlem Road Community Center, 4255 Harlem Road, Snyder. No dues, fees or registration is required. The Parachute Group is a member-driven networking opportunity without affiliations. More...
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— LEGAL NOTICE — Notice of formation of HEWSON TREE SERVICE, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect'y. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/12/2008. Office location, County of Erie. The street address is: 9000 Lapp Road, Clarence Center, NY 14032. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. More...
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