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The West Seneca & Elma Sun / Saturday, October 18, 2014
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WS Library hosts ‘Chalk the Walk’ event to showcase proposed library expansion By Kimberly Snickles
Kiwanis Club of West Seneca presents rock concert By Angela Rupp SUN CORRESPONDENT
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Reada Book, the library mascot, spends some time with a young library enthusiast at the Chalk the Walk event. board and there were several different libraries applying for a state grant. West Seneca did receive some funds, so that will allow us to start.” The West Seneca Public Library has been around since 1958. The space and technology for what will soon be a 2015 library is heavily outdated. In order to keep up with the changing times, the plan would include an addition to the town municipal building thus creat-
ing a brand new library. The expansion will feature new computers, a private lounge for librarians, and a children’s section. The space would also become a community center that would include a coffee shop, fireplace, and seating for residents. “I think our community deserves something new and fresh,” said Moser. And new and fresh it will certainly be. Moser hopes to see
ground break by next summer and explained that the library will remain open no matter what the construction. “We will brush out the dust and keep moving forward with this exciting plan,” she said. “We are dreaming big.” For more information on the proposed expansion, visit the West Seneca Public Library at 1300 Union Road, West Seneca.
‘A Record of Poetry’ a lifelong dream for local writer By William Homan SUN CORRESPONDENT
Writing has always been a big part of West Seneca resident Terry M. Luke’s life. While growing up in Syracuse, Luke received high marks in all of her English classes and was an active member of her junior high school, serving as the editor for the school newspaper. “I always did really well in school, particularly my English classes,” Luke explained. “It’s just something that came naturally for me.” Following her junior high and high school years, Luke went on to pursue a degree at SUNY Geneseo, Suny Fredonia, and Onondaga Community College. Eventually Luke would wind up in the Buffalo area after meeting and marrying her
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It was an eventful weekend for the West Seneca Public Library as residents and officials gathered to learn more about the proposed and very possible library expansion. The Chalk the Walk event, where an outline of the proposed library expansion was “chalked” on the front grass, was held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 11. Those present for the event included Councilman Eugene Hart, Brian Kulpa, an architect from Clark Patterson and Lee, the West Seneca Library Board of Trustees, Friends of the West Seneca Public Library, and library staff. “It was a beautiful sunny day,” said Emily Moser, librarian. “We marked out the children’s area and programming room and meeting space. The architect was there to answer anyone’s questions that asked about parking and time frame. It’s the first step at seeing what’s to come.” Councilman Eugene Hart spearheaded the initiative of applying for a library construction grant from the state last year and now according to Moser, it looks like the grant is going to be approved. “We are very excited about this,” said Moser. “The proposal was presented to the town board and the central library
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husband. Now going on 65 years old, the retired home health aid still spends a large amount of her time writing poetry and in 2010 had her first book published through AuthorHouse Book Publishing Company. “A Record of Poetry,” a collection of over 300 original poems by Maytresa Mein Lukstein- Luke’s pen name, covers a wide variety of poetry styles as well as subject matter. When Luke decided that she wanted to try and get her book published she reached out to AuthorHouse and after exchanging multiple drafts and copies of her work, the final product was produced. For Luke, the excitement was unrivaled.
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Usually the month of October reminds people of one thing only, Halloween. However, in West Seneca, in the beautiful month of autumn, there are other fun events happening. A concert is one of those events that can give you a break from all the pumpkin farms and haunted houses. If you love rock music and want to attend an adult night out that is for a good cause then this event is for you. The Kiwanis Club of West Seneca presents the live entertainment of The Strictly Hip at a concert from 7 to 11 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Harvey D. Morin Post on 965 Center Road. Jim Bach has been a member of the West Seneca Kiwanis Club for three years now. He enjoys being a part of this organization. The Kiwanis do much to benefit the town, including putting on the annual art show. They also work with youth in providing scholarships every year. A $500 college scholarship is awarded to one top student from West Senior and one to East Senior. The Kiwanis also partner with the Aktion Club in advocating for adults with disabilities. The Aktion Club believes that “development has no disability,” and the Kiwanis family has always worked with them to promote learning and opportunity. There are several youth service programs that are offered through the Kiwanis Club, from Builders Club at the middle school level to Key Club at the high schools. They also sponsor the Winchester Boy Scouts of West Seneca. For this concert, the Kiwanis Club members knew they wanted a good rock group that played to please a large crowd. They have partnered with The Strictly Hip before, in March of this year, to a great turn out, with lots of fun and good rock cover songs.
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