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December 1, 2010 / Local News

BOCES honors resident for 25 years of teaching

SOMEONE YOU SHOULD KNOW

by DARLENE M. DONOHUE Ken-Ton Editor

It takes a specific type of person to teach special education. Just ask Elizabeth A. Schreiber. The Kenmore resident has spent the last 25 years working with students who learn on a different curve than the “average” student. More...

Firefighters plan annual food drive

The Eggertsville Hose Company will be collecting non-perishable goods for its annual food drive starting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8. More...

Amherst leaf collection to end on Dec. 3

The Amherst Highway Department is planning to wrap up leaf collection at week’s end, Friday, Dec. 3. All town residents are asked to have leaf piles brought to the town right of ways as soon as possible. More...

Art submissions sought from students, teachers

The Arts Enrichment Program of Buffalo is inviting local school teachers and students to participate in the Side By Side Arts Education Exhibition at 464 Gallery. More...

Post office ready for holiday rush

by MATT KRUEGER Cheektowaga Editor

The billions of letters, cards and packages people will mail during the holiday season shall be shipped quickly, efficiently and with the utmost care, according to the U.S. Postal Service. More...

In 3-2 vote, smoking now restricted in Village parks

by KATE MOCKLER Reporter

The Williamsville Village Board has voted 3-2 in favor of restricting smoking in the parks. More...

RE-CREATING MEMORIES

RE-CREATING MEMORIES — Hugh Neeson, left, of Amherst, walks alongside first-grader Elizabeth Weaver as she carries the American flag during the Winchester Elementary re-enactment parade along Ha More...

UPS Store sponsors Toys for Tots

The UPS Store, 5140 Main St., in the Walker Center Plaza, is a drop-off location for the Toys for Tots program, which is sponsored by the Marine Corps. More...

Holiday shopping event planned at St. Mary’s Girls’ Night Out

St. Mary’s Home School Association will present a Girls’ Night Out Shopping Party from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, The event will be held in the gym in the Parish Center at 6919 Transit Road, Swormville. More...

Community News

Deacon George Klein of Ss. Peter and Paul Church was recently honored at a retirement party. More...

Keller family makes gift to UB

The University at Buffalo School of Engineering and Applied Sciences has received a $100,000 gift to name the advanced visualization networking systems laboratory in the school’s new building, slated for completion in 2011. More...