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Golf Outing to Benefit the Hospice Foundation

Golf Outing to Benefit the Hospice Foundation

Individual golfers, foursomes and sponsors are still being sought for the annual “Come Get Some” golf outing to benefit the Hospice Foundation. The event will take place on Friday, July 12, at Chestnut Hill Country Club, 1330 Broadway, Darien Center.

Registration for the event is just $80 and includes lunch, a steak dinner, beverages and 18 holes of scramble-format golf. Tickets for dinner only are available for just $40. Golfers of all skill levels are welcomed.

Worst Road in WNY: Let Us Know Your Choice

Buffalo, NY- This morning we put the call out to Western New Yorkers on social media to tell us about the worst roads in Western New York. And it didn't take long. Within a couple of hours we had a couple hundred responses on Facebook and Twitter. There are more than 300 so far on Facebook alone.

At the top of this list is no surprise..Buffalo Avenue in Niagara Falls. And Kenmore Avenue in Buffalo and Tonawanda.

Now Buffalo Avenue has the reputation as being the worst road but work is actually underway on a major road re-construction project. Niagara Falls Mayor Paul Dyster says that this federally funded project actually began last year and now involves the stretch of Buffalo Avenue from Veteran's Drive to the 190.
They will work through the fall and hope to have it completed by early next year. 

Catholic Charities Offering Naturalization Workshop for Those Seeking Citizenship

Catholic Charities of Buffalo will offer a naturalization workshop for those looking to become United States citizens on May 15 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at 228 Albany St., Buffalo, the school site on the former Nativity Campus. Eligible candidates must be 18 years of age or older, have had a green card for at least four years and be able to read, write and speak basic English. Participants must bring: Green Cards for all family members; social security cards for each family member; two passport-sized photos of each applicant or $6 money order for each applicant to have photos taken; 2011 tax return and/or proof of Medicaid, food stamps or public assistance from the Department of Social Services or supplemental security income letter; list of all employment and addresses from the past five years; and list of all travel since becoming a permanent resident of the United States. Space is limited.

Hamburg Police Search for Missing Teen

HAMBURG, NY - The Hamburg Police Department is asking for help locating a missing teenager.

Investigators say Shaunice D. Gamblin, 13, is believed to have run away following an argument with a parent.

Gamblin  is described as a black female, 5'2'', 115 lbs, brown eyes with a brown and blue "Mohawk" hairstyle.

She was last seen wearing a black and red Old Navy hoodie, an unknown colored t-shirt, blue shorts and white Converse sneakers.

Police think Gamblin may be in the area of McCarthy Park, as well as Amherst Street in the City of Buffalo.

Anyone with information is asked to please call the Town of Hamburg Police Department 648-5111 ext. 0.

Christ the King Seminary commencement set for May 10

Christ the King Seminary commencement set for May 10

Sister Margaret Carney, OSF(w), STD, president of St. Bonaventure University, will receive a Doctor of Humane Letters from Christ the King Seminary during commencement exercises on May 10, 7:30 p.m., in St. John Vianney Chapel.  Sister Margaret will also deliver the commencement address.

Presiding over his first commencement at the seminary will be Bishop Richard J. Malone, bishop of Buffalo.  Father Peter J. Drilling, president/rector of the seminary, and Dr. Dennis A. Castillo, academic dean, will confer degrees.

Rev. Mr. John Stanton, Jr. will receive a Master of Divinity degree.   Bishop Malone will ordain Rev. Mr. Stanton to the priesthood on June 1 at St. Joseph Cathedral.

Enjoy The Journey to Host Creative Classes, Contests and More

Enjoy The Journey to Host Creative Classes, Contests and More

 

Enjoy The Journey Art Gallery at 1168 Orchard Park Road, West Seneca, has released it upcoming schedule of all-ages events. Hours at the gallery are 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

A cob web chaser class with Karen Koch will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 9. Using a stick, your hands and feet and a broomcorn, you will construct a cobweb chaser with a pine handle. The broom will feature Appalachian-style plaiting and will be a joy to use for years to come. The cost of the class is $35.

Taking Your Pet Camping or to the Cottage: Tips for a Safe and Fun Vacation

Taking Your Pet Camping or to the Cottage: Tips for a Safe and Fun Vacation

 

(Welcome to our pet column, courtesy of Pet Connection Programs Inc. of Marilla. We post a new article each week, so be sure to check back on a regular basis!)

Did you spend the winter dreaming of trips to the cottage or camping with your family, friends and pet? If you've been planning your trek to the cottage, or the dilemma of how you'll get your frisky pup to sleep in a tent, Pets Plus Us, a pet owner community and insurance coverage provider, has a few tips on how to keep everyone happy on vacation.