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UB South Campus: Coffins & Remains Turn Up

Submitted by Ron Plants, Reporter
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 6:56pm

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- A contractor working on a project to replace a sewer line at the UB Souith Campus made a rather gruesome discovery as crews found traces of skeletal remains and old wood from coffins.

UB officials say the remains were found in mid March near the Clement Hall dormitory under the on - campus Clement Street which runs parallel to Bailey Avenue. UB archaeologist Dr. Doug Perrellio was called in to help supervise the removal of the remains which were then transferred for burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

UB Associate Vice President of Communications Joe Brennan says it was not a big surprise to the university. Brennan says the current day UB South campus actually sits on land occupied by the Erie County Poor House back in the 1800s. Poor people and those with mental illnesses actually lived and died there.

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Unitarian Universalist Church of Amherst Sponsors 5k Run

Submitted by Patrick Klinck, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 4:41pm
Unitarian Universalist Church of Amherst Sponsors 5k Run

A Statement Released by the Unitarian Universalist Church of Amherst

The Unitarian Universalist Church of Amherst (UUCA) will sponsor a 5K Run/Walk For Justice on Friday, May 25, from 6 to 10 p.m., to benefit Vive, Inc.  The church event , at 6320 Main Street, Williamsville, also features a chicken BBQ, beer, live music by the Time Pirates and basket raffles

To register, visit , www.uuamherst.org  or www.buffalorunners.com or call 716-361-9050.  The pre-registration deadline is May 23.  Pre-race entry fee is $20; race day registration is $25.  The first 200 race registrants will receive a t-shirt commemorating the run. No dogs or strollers allowed on the race course.  The public is invited to the chicken BBQ and live music for $15.

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Amherst Chamber Announces Home-Based Business Council

Submitted by Amherst Chamber of Commerce
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 1:18pm

Approximately eighteen million households are running home based businesses in the United States. With the introduction of innovative developments, methods and technologies, the work at home business owner has transformed the face of business and contributes substantially to the way business is actually operated.

Seeing significant growth in this business sector, the Amherst Chamber of Commerce is launching a new council to deal with the elements and challenges specific to home based businesses. The Chamber’s intent is to address issues such as financial, technical, management, economics and marketing.

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St. Mary Volunteers to Construct New Playground May 19

Submitted by Patrick Klinck, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 11:13am
St. Mary Volunteers to Construct New Playground May 19

A Statement Released by St. Mary’s Swormville

St. Mary’s Swormville Won $50,000 Pepsi Grant

More than 60 volunteers will work from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday May 19 to build a new playground at St. Mary’s School Swormville, 6919 Transit Road, East Amherst.  St. Mary’s won a $50,000 Pepsi Refresh Grant in November 2011 following an intense online voting process.  

The build site is located at the southeast corner of the St. Mary’s campus between the new church and school and is accessible via the Stahley Road entrance. Volunteers will also prepare and serve food and be available to provide first aid if needed.

Parkitects, the company supplying the new playground, will coordinate the build.  Construction will take place rain or shine.  The playground is expected to open on Wednesday, May 23 after safety inspections are completed.

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School Budget Voting Results

Submitted by WGRZ Web Staff
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 10:20am

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Voters in the Hamburg Central School District will have to wait a little longer for their school budget vote results.  There was a malfunction with one of the machines on Tuesday.  The machine has been sealed and the Board of Elections will handle the situation from here.

A handful of budgets did not pass including Bolivar-Richburg Central School District, Cheektowaga-Sloan, Niagara Wheatfield and Wyoming Central.

This year school districts in New York are required to submit their proposed spending and their proposed tax levy for the upcoming year.

Click here to take a look at what your school district proposed.

RESULTS:

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Newly Diagnosed with ASD

Submitted by Dave Scherff on Wednesday, May 16th, 7:30 am
Newly Diagnosed with ASD

Newly Diagnosed with ASD

Date: Thursday, June 28, 2012
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: People Inc Building
               3131 Sheridan Drive
               Amherst, NY 14226

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Amherst Center for Senior Services: Discover What's Next

Submitted by Amherst Center for Senior Services, Celebrating 50 Years of Enriching Programs & Services for Seniors and their Families!
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 3:15am
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