New Lancaster Speedway Owner Presents Vision at Town Board
Scott Nurmi, new co-owner of Lancaster Motorplex, spoke at a public comment session in Monday’s Town Board meeting. He outlined benefits, noted about 60 part time workers, and said hundreds of children will participate in upcoming programs. a new special use permit will be required to continue operations amid resident noise concerns.
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Scott Nurmi
Lancaster Motorplex
Nurmi
Lancaster
Depew Trustee Hamernik Wins National Advisory Board Award
Audrey Hamernik of Depew High School Academy of Finance Advisory Board receives the National Academy of Finance Advisory Board Champion Award. The honor recognizes exceptional leadership in linking school with community and expanding work based learning opportunities for students. Hamernik is praised for uniting school and community as a force for good.
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Hamernik
Academy of Finance
Village of
Brendon Henson
NAF
Henson
DHS Academy of Finance
Audrey
Best of Show Winner Dominates 2023 WNY Iris Show
Lancaster resident David Baehre won the Grand Best of Show at the 2023 WNY Iris Show. Other winners included Joanne Bassett as 2nd Runner Up, Marilee Farry for Best Perennial, and Maria Gerbracht for the McGarvey Award Best Beardless Iris. Baehre, a renowned iris horticulturist and retired art teacher, lives with his wife Diane on Genesee Street. their gardens open seasonally. For more on the WNY Iris Society and events, visit their site.
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Lancaster
WNY Iris
David Baehre
Joanne Bassett
Marilee Farry
Maria Gerbracht
McGarvey
Baehre
Diane
Genesee Street
WNY Iris Society
Lancaster board weighs book bans amid LGBTQ support
At a June 5 public hearing in Lancaster New York some district members urged banning certain books while others backed LGBTQ student support. Pastor Mannion urged parental consent for books he labeled inappropriate. Transgender veteran Diana Patton praised district support for LGBTQ students and GSAs noting rights extend beyond the classroom. Kristin Garcia thanked the district for backing LGBTQ students and expressed concern about community pushback.
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Lancaster
Board of Education
Stephen Mannion
Faith United Methodist Church
Mannion
Lancaster Boe
New York
Diana Patton
Supreme Court
Patton
GSA
Kristin Garcia
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