By: Cindyk
Today this stood out:
Look closer:
Now the question: If a bolt wasn’t holding in place, what makes workers for the City of Buffalo think a screw over the bolt would do the trick?
This is some good news to report. Various road & other infrastructure projects have been approved by the Erie County Legislature, including bridge (re)construction, and bike/pedestrian paths.
Over all, 14 projects were approved totalling $61,255,215.00 in cost (max) estimations. Of that, 10 projects had State & Federal Aid attached totalling $40,790,215.00 while $18,265,000.00 is in (Erie County) authorized bonds.
Maybe with money coming, Seneca Street might finally get some much-needed attention ….
In the 10 o’clock hour of June 16th, (according to a City of Buffalo police officer) 2 “kids” jumped off the Cazenovia Street bridge and “went missing”.
Details are limited, but a COB diving team arrived around 10:30 to search the Cazenovia Creek.
As of 1:30 am (06/17), police are still present in the area.
Age, gender, condition of “kids” haven’t been told as police held back citizens from the Cazenovia bridge, between North/South Legion & Cazenovia Park area.
Spaghetti Dinner & Auction Gala
Hosted by Christ Theatre Ministry
Christ Theatre Ministry (CTM) is hosting a Spaghetti Dinner and Auction Gala on Sunday, June 22, 2008 from 1 - 5 pm. The dinner will be held at Harvest House, 1782 Seneca Street in South Buffalo.
Tickets are $8.00 per person for a full dinner and $5.00 per person for a half dinner - includes salad, roll, spaghetti with meatballs, beverages and dessert. Take out is available.
This event will also feature an auction gala, with many great prizes, baskets and gift certificates. Everyone in the community is invited to enjoy the dinner, take chances on all the great prizes and meet your neighbors and the kids from CTM.
Proceeds from the spaghetti dinner and auction gala will support the staging of CTM’s next theatrical production, directly benefiting the group and influencing the lives of CTM youth in a positive way.
Ticket Information:
For advance tickets contact CTM Youth Director, Ellen O’Rourke, at 716.208.7040 or email ctm-@gmail.com. Advance tickets can also be purchased at Caz Coffee Cafe, 688 Abbott Road in South Buffalo.
This event is made possible, in part, with support from Harvest House and private donations.
How you can help: Volunteers are always welcome!
To help with the dinner please contact Sue Schmitt at 716.827.5809
To donate prizes, baskets or gift certificates for the auction please contact Kathryn Schultz at 716.824.3819
About Christ Theatre Ministry
Christ Theatre Ministry formed in the fall of 2005 with the goal of working with youth of various faiths to “teach Christ through the arts.” Last spring CTM partnered with Harvest House in South Buffalo, which provides a home base for the group to stage productions, hold special events and fundraisers and regularly meet with CTM volunteers and youth who come from many areas of Western New York.
The group has staged two major plays and is planning for a third production later this year. While the primary arts focus is theatre, another goal of CTM is to create community among young people. Youth members have opportunities to: write Christian-based, youth oriented skits; learn about stage set, sound and lighting; act, sing and dance; paint, draw and build. CTM’s youth members also participate in social outreach and build relationships with other youth, themselves and God.
Most recently CTM members began Lily’s Loft, a project designed by the youth to help other local teens by making the prom experience a joyful one. This spring they successfully fulfilled their goal in helping to supply many young women with formal dance attire without cost.
For more information and to find out how you can get involved in Christ Theatre Ministry please contact CTM Youth Director, Ellen O’Rourke, at 716.208.7040 or email ctm-@gmail.com
By: Cindyk. Looks like not much has changed in the past 6 months, except the snow is traded for weeds, and the grafitti marks the real sign of what’s coming to this vacant lot on Seneca Street in South Buffalo ….
December 14th, 2007:
June 5th, 2008:
BUFFALO, N.Y.- (May 30, 2008)- The Jack Dononhue Memorial Scholarship Committee has announce that the 10th Annual Jack’s 5k will be the final race run in the honor of Jack Donohue. This year’s Jack’s 5k will be held on Friday, June 20th at 6:30PM. The race will once again be held in Cazenovia Park, while all pre and post race festivities will be held at Mount Mercy Academy.
The Jack’s 5k will begin once again in Cazenovia Park at 6:30pm SHARP. Race packet pick-up and pre-registration will be held at Mount Mercy Academy on Thursday, June 19th at 6pm-8pm. Long sleeve t-shirts will be given to the first 500 registrants; the cost will be $16 for all pre-registered runners and $18 for day of race registrants. Applications can be obtained at www.jacks5k.com or at Mount Mercy Academy, 88 Red Jacket, Buffalo, New York 14220. For additional information please contact Mount Mercy Academy at 825-8796, Jeff Conrad at 824-6768, or Erik Bohen at 713-5654.
Jack Donohue was the Cross County & Track coach of Mount Mercy Academy when he passed away suddenly. Jack was also a member of the 82nd Airborne, retired Ironworker for Local 6, and avid runner. “We lost Jack much too early, however this race captured his spirit and continued his efforts to give back the community loved,” said Jack’s 5k Co-Chair Jeff Conrad
This year the Jack’s 5k Committee will recognize two people who have been integral parts to Jack’s 5k and Mount Mercy Academy. The Honorary Starter for this year’s event will be Laura Finucane-Kirchgraber. Laura ran both Cross County and Track for Jack Donohue while attending Mount Mercy, coached Mount Mercy Track & Cross County, and is now the Head Coach of Army’s Women Cross Country Team.
This year’s Civic Pride Award was awarded to P.J. McParlane. P.J. has been an integral part in the setup of the Jack’s 5k since the race’s inception. P.J. recently retired from the Buffalo Park’s, Recreation, & Forestry Department after a long illustrious career. He has played a central role in many South Buffalo events such as the Irish Feis, Cazenovia Carnival, Connors-Kait-Harrity Memorial Run, Bishop Timon events, and numerous charity golf tournaments.
By: Cindyk.
While details are limited, the good news, yesterday evening the City of Buffalo Dept of Public Works announced to South Buffalo residents that installation of new concrete-based street lights would begin within a month.
By: CindyK. “Late summer” is the time frame, according to the City of Buffalo Department of Public Works.
So pictures like this:
Will have to wait a little while longer.
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