2012-06-14

Hydrofracking facts not public enough



I found the column by David Sherman last week about hydrofracking very informative. I always wondered about the chemical makeup of fracking fluid. These chemicals and their harmful effects should be more widely publicized. I just cannot see how one can drill one mile deep into earth without an accident rupturing the drill hole and releasing these chemicals into our […]

County reflects on busy spring, looks to what lies ahead




With June here, it’s time to look back at a busy spring in Erie County and ahead to what promises to be an eventful summer. The month of May saw record participation in county-sponsored rabies vaccination clinics in Springville and Buffalo, and at the hazardous household waste collection day held in Amherst. The upcoming summer months will feature Erie County’s […]

Alcohol-fueled, high-speed chase ends in pond



Monday, June 4 A 38-year-old Lakeview man was run over by a forklift truck. He stepped off the vehicle he was operating and, for some reason, it went out of gear and struck him. He survived but suffered injuries to his lower extremities. Kohl’s on Amelia Drive reported that a 34-year-old woman was caught trying to shoplift $192 worth of […]

Thornton named Boys and Girls Club of Orchard ParkYouth of the Year




The Boys and Girls Club of Orchard Park recently gave Alyssa Thornton its 2012 Youth of the Year Award. Thornton is involved in the club in a number of ways, from filling in for sick staff members to taking on additional projects. She assists and supervises the homework room, is in charge of the art room, and also started the […]

THROWIN’ THE BALL



Amodeo seeking election to represent Orchard Park area



Mike Amodeo will challenge state Sen. Mark Grisanti for the opportunity to represent the State Senate’s 60th District, which includes Orchard Park. “It’s been an incredible experience these last few weeks visiting with hundreds of families across the 60th District,” said Amodeo. “And our conversations always lead back to the same fundamental citizen desires: a good job, a fair shake […]

STAYING COOL



Carl F. Burgwardt, founder, Pedaling History Bicycle Museum



Carl F. Burgwardt, 80, of Orchard Park, died Sunday, May 13, 2012. Mr. Burgwardt was born in Hamburg and graduated from Hamburg High School. While attending high school, he began working for his father’s company, Community Steel Corp., sweeping floors among other tasks. Following high school, Mr. Burgwardt attended the University at Buffalo and University of Rochester, Eastman School of […]

Norma Brason, pianist



Norma Brason (nee Mohn), of Orchard Park, died Friday, May 18, 2012. Mrs. Brason grew up on Mulberry Street in the Fruit Belt section of Buffalo and graduated from the former Fosdick Masten High School. Her life was dedicated to her husband of 57 years, her many friends in the community and all that nature has to offer. Not a […]

Death Notice



HERTZOG, Florence R. “Becky” (nee Smoot), of East Aurora, died Saturday, June 2, 2012. Mrs. Hertzog is survived by her husband, Robert W.; two sons, Brian D. and Brent W.; one daughter, Sheryl Lynn Smith; five grandchildren; and one sister, Lynn Urquhart. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 6, at Amigone Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to East Aurora […]