Ken-Ton Bee

In the Garden Ministry plans vegan cooking class fundraiser

ddonohue — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:41:54 +0000

In the Garden Ministry will offer a vegetarian and vegan cooking class from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 20, at the Raintree Island Community Building, 103 Raintree Island, Tonawanda.

SOMEONE YOU SHOULD KNOW

Tue, 15 May 2012 22:10:08 +0000

by DARLENE M. DONOHUE

Armed Forces Day, May 19, is a day for the Spencer clan in the Town of Tonawanda to honor a family tradition.

Community brief

Tue, 15 May 2012 22:10:08 +0000

The YWCA Tonawandas will host a training session for the Canal Fest KidBiz 10 a.m. Saturday, June 9 at the YWCA, 49 Tremont St., North Tonawanda. The informative training teaches kids, ages 8 to 13, the basics of the retail business.

Kenmore Mercy awards three from nursing staff

Tue, 15 May 2012 22:10:09 +0000

Kenmore Mercy Hospital capped off National Nurses’ Week by recognizing some of its best nursing staff during a ceremony held on May 10.

Each year, the Catholic Health hospital takes one day to show its thanks to these men and women who specialize in patient care. Many of those nurses packed into the hospital’s Community Room for the ceremony.

Schumer: William Street center to stay at least three more years

Tue, 15 May 2012 22:10:10 +0000

by PAUL OLCZAK

East Aurora Editor

According to Sen. Charles Schumer, the William Street Processing Center will remain open for at least three years.

St. Joe’s grad pledges personal income to help end global poverty

Tue, 15 May 2012 22:10:10 +0000

Canisius College president John J. Hurley, a graduate of St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute in Tonawanda, is among 28 leaders in higher education who have formed The Presidents’ Pledge Against Global Poverty, a new initiative to help end extreme poverty and focus attention on the positive impact of personal philanthropy.

Out of the Past Talking about reading

Tue, 15 May 2012 22:10:11 +0000

(Do you have a memory of the Ken-Ton area you would like to share with Bee readers? Send it to “Out of the Past,” Ken-Ton Bee, 5564 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14221-5410).

Child advocacy center to host information session

Tue, 15 May 2012 22:10:12 +0000

by JOLENE ZANGHI

Reporter

Every year, more than 500 children in Western New York are abused, according to Child and Adolescent Treatment Services.

On Wednesday, May 23, CATS will host a community information session at the Lee Gross Anthone Child Advocacy Center in Buffalo to spread awareness about the various services offered for mentally and physically abused children from throughout the area.