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May 5, 2010 / Front Page

Public hearing set on Transit Road amendment

by ANDREA KIMBRIEL Editor

The Clarence Town Board set a public hearing to consider amending Master Plan 2015 concerning Segment B of Transit Road, from Roll Road to Clarence Center Road, during its April 28 meeting. More...

Volunteers sought to record life in ‘Our Town’

by ANDREA KIMBRIEL Editor

Aspiring filmmakers are needed for WNED-TV’s production of “Our Town: Clarence.” Participants don’t have to be savvy camera wielders, however, — they only need a love for their community and a camcorder. More...

Local News

MAKING MUSIC

MAKING MUSIC — Kolby Trout, and Zach Acee of “DNSR” perform at the Concert in the Café Friday evening at Clarence High School. More...

Spring book sale benefits Clarence Public Library

The Friends of the Clarence Public Library will host a book sale from Thursday, May 6, to Saturday, May 8, at the library, 3 Town Place, Clarence. More...

St. Mary’s sets presentations on youth issues

St. Mary’s Church has scheduled a series of speakers to address issues important to youth and their families. These free events will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Parish Center, 6919 Transit Road, Swormville. More...

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Letters to the Editor

School speaker has impressive story

After seeing all the articles on Hassan Shibly, I am moved to write one myself. I knew nothing of the man, so I did some investigating. I was impressed by his and his family’s story. More...

Community makes food drive a success

Over the past few months, local schools, churches, libraries, com- munity centers and well-meaning citizens have joined me in my second annual Community Food Drive. More...

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Obituaries

Death Notice

RONEKER, John L., formerly of Clarence, died Tuesday, April 13, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Donna; sons, Jason and Adam; sisters, Joyce Fogal and Janet Kowarko; three grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Mr. More...

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Sports

Softball team survives close calls, stays perfect

by JASON NADOLINSKI Reporter

Clarence’s softball team had its first brushes with close calls and passed those tests with flying colors last week as the Lady Red Devils went 6-0 — which included a tournament title — to stay undefeated on the season. More...

Lady Red Devils’ track team ties for fifth at Wildcat Relays

Kaitlin McCadden set a meet record with her performance in the steeplechase to spearhead Clarence’s girls track team’s fifth-place efforts at Saturday’s 21st annual Depew Wildcat Relays. More...

Lacrosse, soccer camps slated for summer sessions

Lacrosse and soccer players interested on working on their skills over the summer will be able to do so thanks to some upcoming sports camps. More...

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What's Going On

Planning Board to meet

Wednesday, May 5 6:30 p.m. — Work session • Roll call, update on pending items, zoning reports, committee reports, miscellaneous 7:30 p.m. — Agenda items Approval of minutes More...

Presentation planned on green technology

Erie County Senior Services is hosting a presentation on green technology, new technologies that are considered part of the “green economy,” at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 6, at the Clarence Senior Center, 4600 Thompson Road. More...

Clarence Women’s Club sets card, game night

The Clarence Women’s Club’s 47th annual Scholarship Card and Game Night will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 5, at the Clarence Town Park Clubhouse, 10405 Main St. More...

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Business

On the Campus

Sean Keller and Bailey Wagner of Clarence are scheduled to complete their baccalaureate studies at Oswego State College in May. More...

Events

KidBiz program returns to Buffalo State College More...

The Veggie Patch gets things growing

by ANDREA KIMBRIEL Editor

If the thought of growing fresh vegetables in your backyard is both attractive and intimidating, The Veggie Patch offers a solution. Owner Adam Brockett will install and help maintain gardens in people’s yards. More...

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Print Subscribers get FREE online access

Subscriber Self Service now available

by MICHAEL MEASER Vice President

This new Self Service Manager allows readers not only start a new subscription online but also manage an existing subscription. More...

Drug sweep of schools results in one marijuana possession charge

by ANDREA KIMBRIEL Editor

A K-9 drug sweep at Clarence High School and Middle School resulted in the issuance of one appearance ticket for possession of marijuana, according to state trooper and canine handler Michael Ballow. More...

Up to bat

Yankees’ Justin Barnes connects with the ball his first time at bat in a game versus the Angels during the Clarence Baseball Association’s opening day at Meadowlakes Park on Saturday. More...

SCHOLARSHIPS

SCHOLARSHIPS — Four Clarence High School students have been selected for awards given by Clarence American Legion Post 838. More...

Editorials

Leandra’s Law passed for good reason

It’s an unusual week when the police blotter for the Clarence area doesn’t include information about someone charged with driving while intoxicated. More...

Spindle items

ANDREA KIMBRIEL
KIMBRIEL Clarence Editor

• DISCOVER SCIENCE— If the world were divided into “science people” and “literature people,” I would definitely fall into the literature camp. More...

Sharing some of your submissions for a new song for New York State

DAN MEYER Political Columnist

A few weeks ago I asked the readers of this column to submit to me their suggestions on a new state song for New York. More...

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