Amherst news-times, 2009-11-18

              s' f'l'l'j vietnam lunch amherst news-times special a look ahead the steele home run boosters are having pancake breakfast with santa claus on sunday, dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to noon at high school cafe-torium. tickets $5 per person. children under 5 enter free of charge. bring camera for photos santa. there will be games children. all proceeds benefit baseball program. tickets, call 988-7578. public is invited an informational meeting by heritage house members who explain what about and they doing keep piece history alive. join them thursday, nov. 19 7 p.m. community center, 255 park ave. light refreshments served. more information anna gaydosh 988-2325. main street has added few new things miracle event; looking groups -andor individuals participate in gingerbread andor lighting contests that take place week 30. also opportunity ride lolly trolley express wednesday, 2. depart journey through city view christmas lights. space limited. 984-6709 make reservations. leaves p.m., 6:45 7:30 8:15 fee each choral boosters' annual poinsettia sale underway. anyone wishing purchase 18-to-20-inch foil-wrapped potted poinsettia, can contact any choir member or kim engle 988-4095 laura policz 960-2122. choices colors include red, white, pink marble $8 plant. orders must received 20, poinsettias available pick up 2, after 2:30 room school. o ac s 2 f li'i r mi e i ci seen raging fire monday around 9:30 a.m., born implement, 11645 gifford rd., henrietta township had firefighters six departments including south racing scene. large plumes thick, black smoke air could miles. started inside 120x60 feet maintenance workshop where employees service equipment howard his son philip sell. were drums containing used motor oil which exploded heat fire. spent eight hours some longer extinguishing hot spots. cause still investigation. no one was injured (photos john lasko) workers agree pay raises 2010 lasko reporter while avoided projected $1 million budget shortfall general fund next fiscal year passage issue 5, dealing financial squeeze gripping state nation. attempt balance budget, mayor david taylor, along council's finance committee voted unanimously freeze salaries wages employees, as well elected appointed officials 2010. "by not increasing benefits, this helps us catch our breath see we have work move forward," taylor said. "we know it's going nip tuck even money we're receive levy." paid out taylor's remain $52,272. secretaryadministrative assistant continue $20.22 hour. safety-service director dennis clotz's salary $17,000 annually. newly treasurer mark hullman kathleen litkovitz's old year, deputy karen flynn's auditor dave kukucka richard pless's stay $22.74 following suit rest administration, law tony pecora's same $46,387. council clerk olga sivinski's $21,253 annually, president dietrich's $6,600. ward councilman steve bukovac, incumbent two glenn loughrie, three joe gambish four councilwoman jennifer wasilk, their current $6,234. continued page ichools combine efforts fill local food pantries let's eat elexie jay bookmyer enjoy powers veterans day (photo lasko). 8 photos. schools teaming good shepherd baptist church saint joseph catholic sure goes hungry holiday season care drive. "for first time ever, schools," misty kelley, nord middle pto president, "it's part district's strategic plan trying do together instead shupe it week, harris weeks. parents like me kids different schools, makes sense just altogether." district asking send canned, boxed other non-perishable items boxes placed entrances building throughout collect much-needed items. "our goal those cupboards so own students because many really need them," kelley "once cupboards, then overflow go second harvest lorain county." donated personal hygiene products located churches. hemlock cottage furniture &? gifts doubled space! raf c tk.fr,;,-. jc t- kq annpv arrnss stivt living rooms u" -"jx? q recllners mile sou square) vu 1 b, bt, occasional 440-647-5267 440-647-9373 dining seta wellineton open: & thursday 10arn7pm friday saturday i0anv5pm sunday noon-5pm closed tuesday wednesday bedroom sots bedding