It seems this occurs in the middle of the night, but why?
Is this a deliberate attempt to have trees fall down “on their own”?
Doesn’t anyone realize the danger involved by weakening the base of these trees?

If the trees need to be removed, why is it being done in such an unsafe way?

Is there a cost difference in having a tree cut down the regular way vs. cutting up/hauling away a tree that quote “fell down”?

Who is doing this, and why?

Edit: to include a picture of another tree discovered on 10/10/08

Click here for more info.

7 pm to 9 pm

Harvest House,
1782 Seneca Street
South Buffalo.

Admission is one non-perishable food item from each guest to benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Society.

The show, created and directed by CTM youth members, will feature a variety of Christmas themed performances including acting, singing and dancing. The CTM group is made up of local youth from several area schools and parishes. All are welcome as the CTM youth and their families join together with the greater community to help spread some Christmas blessings and cheer while feeding the needy through the St. Vincent de Paul Society.

For more information, contact CTM Youth Director, Ellen O’Rourke, via email

christ.theatre.ministry@gmail.com

This event is made possible, in part, with support from Harvest House and private donations.

Angel Flight is a volunteer corps of private pilots who combine their love of flying with the spirit of grassroots volunteerism by flying patients and their families to the critical health care they need. Joey DeMarco is a local pilot that has flown numerous families from around the Western New York region for treatment purposes. Angel Flight provides air transportation in private aircraft by volunteer pilots so that children and adults may access life saving medical care free of charge. Angel Flight is also a vital mode of transportation for organs, blood and for patients awaiting organ transplants.

Project FLIGHT is a not-for-profit organization devoted to promoting literacy in children and caregivers, through school and family literacy initiatives. It works collaboratively with practitioners, schools, community organizations and businesses locally, statewide, nationally, and internationally to achieve its objectives. Ball goers can also bring a new book to the ball in support Project FLIGHT.

The Buffalo Ball was established to bring together Buffalonians, both current and displaced, during the holiday season. It is an opportunity for all to visit with old friends and make new ones, all while benefiting important non-profit groups in the great city we call “home”. Buffalo is truly the ‘City of Good Neighbors’, and we hope to revitalize this lively community spirit in all those present at the Buffalo Ball. Last year’s semi-formal/formal event attracted over 700 local residents as well as those home for the holidays, which included displaced Buffalonians from 19 different states.

*Admission will be a donation of $45
(online pre-sale only until December 19, 2008)
*$50 at the door
*complimentary cocktails and hors-d’oeuvres,
*music, dancing and the company of friends, both old and new.

To purchase advanced tickets, please visit www.thebuffaloball.org.

The friends of Cazenovia Library, in conjunction with the Cazenovia Library and the Cazenovia Street Area Block Club are accepting non-perishable foods for this year’s Thanksgiving food drive at the Grace Lutheran Church.

Items of donations: Instant potatoes, stuffing mix, Cranberry sauce, Jell-O mix, canned fruits and vegetables, soups, tea bags, paper products, spaghetti/macaroni, tomato sauce, peanut butter and/or jelly and deserts, such as cake mixes, frosting and brownie mixes.

All food donations are being collected at the Cazenovia Library

“Out of date items” and opened packages can not be accepted.

Library Hours

Sunday - Closed -
Monday 11:00am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 11:00am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 11:00am-7:00pm
Thursday 11:00am - 5:30pm
Friday 11:00am - 5:30pm
Saturday 11:00am - 3:00pm

Monetary donations being accepted at Grace Church call (716) 822-0553 for more details.

For more information contact:
The Cazenovia Library / 155 Cazenovia Street / Buffalo, NY 14210 / (716) 821-0564
The Friends of Cazenovia Library/Cazenovia Block Club (716) 826-2637

Please help to bring a warm Thanksgiving dinner to families in need.

Today, a crew worked on removing the old streetlights on the opposite side of the street.

Assemblyman Mark Shroeder, also a democrat, said he would be willing to consider any and all cuts except those impacting senior citizens, veterans or the disabled.

The South Buffalo Education Center, sponsored by the Assemblyman, offers GED & adult computer training classes for area residents, will this valuable asset become victim among supporting these new budget cuts? Could South Buffalo cope with another loss to Seneca Street or the loss of young adults seeking a highschool diploma?

If not, what may come to Southside Elementary, Buffalo’s largest school, or South Park High? How are children to learn if funding is continually taken away?

Just last year, Schroeder’s desire to fund education therein his Assembly district seemed as “top priority”

Progress was made in adult education, but Schroeder says more help is needed

New York State Assemblyman Mark Schroeder said that this year’s state budget will be remembered for its commitment to improving education across the state, including his district.

“This year’s budget has the largest investment in education in the history of New York State,” said Schroeder. “All four of the districts that I represent – Buffalo, West Seneca, Lackawanna, and Orchard Park – received substantial increases in aid compared to last year.”

So one like myself can only begin to wonder why the re-elected Assemblyman would flip-flop on education especially since Schroeder’s Assembly webpage says this:

…. he started the South Buffalo Education Center, which offers free GED and computer classes. More than 200 students have earned their G.E.D and countless more have completed the computer training since the school first opened its doors in 2002. As an assemblyman, Schroeder has advocated that more resources and attention be devoted to adult education across the state.

How easy is it to carry a double-edge sword? Supporting education or supporting unfunding education, the sword cuts both ways and this is not going to be good for South Buffalo.

3 teammates from Buffalo United (now Empire USA) are in Conference Playoffs as freshmen for college teams in the NJ/NYC Area.

Shea Sullivan (Mt Mercy Academy) has played in all 23 games this season, starting in 16 as a Midfielder, and 3 of 5 as Keeper for Georgian Court University of Lakewood NJ, CACC (Central Atlantic Athletic Conf), 12-6-5, 10-1-3, and on a 15 game unbeaten streak. GCU recruited Shea as a GK to compete with their 2 time all conference Sophmore Keeper. Surprised at Shea’s strength and depth as a field player, contibutions were immediate as a playmaker, helping GCU to CACC 2nd seed, and top 2 stats in Points, Goals, Assists, Goals Against, Shutouts, and their 1st trip to the Conf Final (Sat Nov 8 in Philly), complimented by her roommates Honors for Most Goals in Conf and Rookie of Year Honors. Defeating Philadelphia University for the Conference Championship , GCU now advances to the NCAA Tournament with 1st Round action Friday Nov 14th.

Allie Weiser (Gr Island) has started Goal in 13 of 18 for CW Post, playing 1039 minutes, a .52 Goals Against Average, .878 Save Avg, 7 Shutouts, and a 10-1-1 record. CWP is 15-2-1, 8-1-0, and as 1st seed in the North East Conf, has home field advantage for Semi Finals (Fri 11/7), and Finals (11/9) in Brookville, NY. CWP has sustained Top 10 National Rankings, 3rd at the close of Regular Season. CWP now advances to the NCAA Tournament with a 1st round bye, and 2nd Round action Finals Sunday Nov 16th.

Amanda Wisotske (Our Lady of Mercy-Roch) is a Defender, Midfielder, Striker for NEC 1st seed Long Island University of Brooklyn (9-0-0; 16-4-1). Semi-Finals are Fri and Finals Sun 11/9. While a teammate with Allie & Shea, she also played as an opponent. A pivotal role comes in here. As a guest player, Amanda played for a number of ranked teams and in Nationally recognized tournaments. While playing in tourn at UNC (U of North Carolina), one coach eagerly recruited her. While promoting his team, the coach was asked what other positions he looking to fill. In that conversation he was told of a strong, skilled player, trained by the ODP Coach of the year (Even as a GK Coach) that had been an opponent and teammate. The rest is History. Both girls liked the coach and team, and talked of being roommates. That’s how one of the two learned of and linked with… …a Mercy College… …only one attended. Shea signed at GCU. Amanda signed an hour away at LIU… …while Allie ended up at CWP - another LIU Campus, almost in the next neighborhood.

This is something good and I’m looking forward to seeing this project in South Buffalo completed.

free will offering

Grace Lutheran Church
174 Cazenovia Street
South Buffalo

Nov. 9th, 2008
8am - 1pm

Eggs, French toast, home fries,
Omelets, toast, pancakes

Ham, sausage, or bacon
Coffee, tea, milk or juice