Cheektowaga, NY

Hotel planner told new design needed By John J. Hopkins Times       Opponents of a proposed eight-story hotel near Buffalo- Niagara International Airport and the developer met last week in an effort by the town board to negotiate common ground, but in the end the developers were instructed to come back with an alternate design. More ... 'Miracle' at Kennedy      BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE...John F. Kennedy Middle School sixth grader Ashley Bork, who is playing the role of young Susan Walker in JFK's winter production "Miracle on 34th Street," is seated on the lap of JFK High School junior Matt Refermat, who is playing the role of Kris Kringle. See page 4 for mo... More ... Fireworks, chili, cookies highlight Recreation events       Two weekends of activities are planned for the fifth annual Winter Recreation Celebration, sponsored by the Cheektowaga Youth and Recreational Services Department. Highlights include the popular cookie bake-off and chili cook-off, both of which will take place in the Cheektowaga Recreation Center... More ... Potential class at JFK stresses leadership skills       A John F. Kennedy High School teacher is hoping a course geared toward fine-tuning students' leadership skills- one that is based after a half-year class model in Lancaster- will come to fruition at JFK. More ... NOW THAT'S A HAT!...       Union East Elementary School student Savanna Berwalt, 8, smiles as she completes a winter hat during "Holiday Happenings" last week at Pine Hill Primary Center. At right, Noah Westbrook, 5, a kindergartner at the school, shows off his reindeer hand puppet. More ...