Amherst theater keeps memory of one room school alive
Amherst residents gathered at the sandstone building on Middle Ridge Road once hosting District 12 School, now the Workshop Players theater. Alumni including Marilyn Schleider recalled teacher Gertrude B. Smith, reading emphasis, blackboard walls, and the school’s simple, disciplined education as they explored the theater’s history.
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Gnizak) Clark
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Emily’s Hopeful Holiday fundraiser set in Amherst
Amherst residents Laura Zichi and daughter Emily host an open house fundraiser at Ziggy’s Bar & Grille on November 14 to raise money for Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital. Seven home show consultants donate commissions, Ziggy’s matches 10 percent, raffles include iPod Touch and Cavaliers seats, and Emily survives leukemia with the fund raising since 2007.
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Community events and programs in Amherst area
Amherst libraries host Tai chi workshop and Halloween activities. St. Peter's Church hosts Octoberfest dinner with memory fund. Ritter Public Library expands spaces and offers book lockers, knitting classes, and room rentals. Archaeology talk covers Lake Erie native sites. Local clubs hold clambake and fundraising drive.
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Weekend police blotter reports multiple intoxication charges
At 3:47 a.m. Friday on Leavitt Road Thomas N. Greenwood Jr. faced operating while intoxicated and reckless operation at a Speedway. Saturday night Ana Mendoza 47 and Nelson Colon 54 were charged with disorderly conduct by intoxication. Colon also faces walking highways intoxicated after a Denny’s disturbance with a child present. A Park Avenue report noted a shattered windshield from a tossed steel ashtray. Oak Point Road saw 19 year old Adam T. Phillips charged with underage consumption after a near exit ramp argument.
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