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Honor Roll / Recognizing the accomplishments of Western New Yorkers
Three graduates were honored by the Mount Mercy Alumnae Association at the recent Mercy Honors Dinner. Sister Mary E. Bendyna, class of 1979; Julia Hall, class of 1981; and Marianne Matuzic Myles, class of 1971, former U. S. ambassador to the Republic of Cape Verde, were this year’s Catherine McAuley Distinguished Alumnae Honorees. Deanna Kwiatkowski Russo, class of 1993, and Joanne M. Schwartzott, class of 1954, were Spirit of Mercy Honorees. (Updated: 11/22/09 7:25 AM )
Events for people with disabilities
The NFTA Advisory Committee on the Disabled will meet from 2:30 to 3:30 p. m. Thursday in the Heritage Center, Allentown Industries, 101 Oak St. It is open to those interested in learning about the NFTA’s accessible services and programs for people with disabilities. For information, call 855-7286. (Updated: 11/22/09 7:25 AM )
Commuting Concerns / Trouble spots for the upcoming week
Rainbow Bridge (Niagara Falls): Lane restrictions continue in both directions between Main Street in Niagara Falls, N. Y., and Falls Avenue in Niagara Falls, Ont. I-190 (Niagara Falls): Northbound lanes will be restricted between Exit 21A (LaSalle Expressway) and Exit 23 (Porter/Packard roads) all week. Genesee Street (Buffalo/Cheektowaga): Lane restrictions between Humason Avenue (Buffalo) and Pinehurst Avenue (Cheektowaga) from 8 a. m. to 4:30 p. m. all week. Humboldt Parkway (Buffalo): Continuing southbound lane restrictions between Northland Avenue and Hamlin Road, and northbound lane restrictions between Sidney Street and Northland Avenue all week. Ridge Road (Lackawanna): Lane restrictions continue between Center Street and Lehigh Avenue, with traffic signal controlling alternating single lane. Route 5/Main Street (Buffalo): Lane restrictions all week between Fairfield Street and the Scajaquada Expressway (Route 198). Route 20/Southwestern Boulevard (Hamburg, Orchard Park): Lane restrictions all week between Route 62/South Park Avenue (Hamburg) and California Road (Orchard Park). Route 78/Transit Road (Amherst, Cheektowaga): Lane restrictions all week between Main Street (Amherst) and Route 33 (Cheektowaga). Route 265/Military Road (Tonawanda): Lane restrictions all week between Kenmore Avenue and Fletcher Street from 7 a. m. to 5:30 p. m. Route 270/Campbell Boulevard (Amherst): Lane restrictions from 6:30 a. m. to 5 p. m. all week between North French and Tonawanda Creek roads. Signal will control single lane of alternating traffic. (Updated: 11/22/09 7:25 AM )
Around town/ Public meetings in local communities this week
Boston (Updated: 11/22/09 7:24 AM )
Belmont courthouse plans allowed to proceed, for now
A judge has initially rejected efforts by an Allegany County citizens group to block further work on renovations at the county courthouse in Belmont. (Updated: 11/21/09 6:44 AM )
Two arrested in vandalism of Amish businesses
Chautauqua County sheriff’s deputies have arrested two young Amish men for allegedly vandalizing two Amish businesses in the Clymer area on Halloween. (Updated: 11/21/09 6:44 AM )
COMING UP
NIAGARA FALLS THANKS-GIVING DINNER: A free Thanksgiving dinner for the needy will be held from noon to 6 p. m. Thursday in LaSalle Griffon Post 917, Veterans of Foreign Wars, 2435 Seneca Ave., at Hyde Park Boulevard, Niagara Falls. Various clothing and household items also will be distributed. Diners must find their own transportation to the post. (Updated: 11/21/09 6:44 AM )
School’s crisis team draws praise
SILVER CREEK — School Superintendent David O’Rourke on Wednesday night praised the efforts of the school’s crisis team in dealing with the death of Katie Doctor, an 11-year-old elementary student who died last week. (Updated: 11/19/09 7:07 AM )
Salamanca principal put on leave
SALAMANCA — City elementary school Principal Charles T. “Chuck” Crist, of Ellicottville, has been placed on administrative leave while attorneys for the Salamanca School District investigate allegations against him. (Updated: 11/19/09 7:07 AM )
Attica board tells residents to bring complaints about police to chief
ATTICA — Village Board members said if residents have evidence of wrongdoing by a village police officer, they should go to the police chief, and then to the board. (Updated: 11/19/09 7:07 AM )
Shooting victim, 17, whose body was found on path, mourned at vigil
Ruel Cotto had a lot of people who loved him. (Updated: 11/19/09 7:07 AM )
Turkey distribution set near Salamanca and Irving
NIAGARA FALLS—Seneca Gaming Corp. will distribute 500 turkeys to the elders of the Seneca Nation of Indians today for their holiday meals. (Updated: 11/19/09 7:07 AM )
COMING UP
TRAIN SHOW:Live steam engines, a circus train display and 435 vendor tables will highlight the Western New York Railway Historical Society’s 28th annual Train&Toy Show, 10 a. m. to 5 p. m. Saturday and 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. Sunday, Hamburg Fairgrounds Agri-Center. Admission is $6 for adults, children 12 and under free. (Updated: 11/19/09 7:07 AM )
Council looks to approve 2010 budget by next month
DUNKIRK—The City Council is aiming to adopt the 2010 budget in December after continuing its budget reviews until the end of this month. (Updated: 11/18/09 7:28 AM )
COMING UP
HAMBURG HUMANITARIAN PROGRAM: The Hamburg School District will hold a program, Humanitarian Work Abroad, conducted by members of the Hamburg schools and the community at 7 p. m. Thursday in Hamburg High School, 4111 Legion Drive. The program will feature local residents who have worked in Haiti on humanitarian projects, students who spent two weeks in Zambia, and a group of school officials who traveled to Rwanda in July. The speakers will focus on globalization and its effect on developing nations and Americans. Matters of social justice and social responsibility also will be discussed. (Updated: 11/18/09 7:28 AM )