Erie County 10th District Legislator Michele Iannello has announced that residents will be able to apply for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) through three sessions she is sponsoring in her district. Staff will be available from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to receive applications (with exception of Kenmore Senior Center).
• Wednesday, January 16, 2008 - City of Tonawanda Senior Center, 35 Main Street, City of Tonawanda - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Thursday, February 28th - Kenmore Senior Center (Mang Park), 135 Wilber Ave., Kenmore - 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Monday, March 10th - Grand Island Golden Age Center, 3278 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The first 80 applicants at each session are guaranteed assistance if they meet the eligibility criteria. No appointment is necessary.
Applicants will need to bring identification for each member of the household, (license, birth certificate, or Social Security card); proof of monthly income for all household members, shut off notices if applicable, bank statements, stocks, IRA’s or 401K’s, and current utility bills.
Monthly income ceilings are as follows:
Family of 1 - $1,876
Family of 2 - $2,454
Family of 3 - $3,031
Family of 4 - $3,609
Family of 5 - $4,186
Income ceilings continue to increase with family size. For further information, call Legislator Iannello’s office at 858-6757.
Power Pole Snaps In High Winds, Closes Fix Road West - Jan. 2008
The Grand Island Fire Company responded at 4:35 a.m. Wednesday, January 9, 2008 to a report of a pole snapped in half causing lines down and the transformer sparking in the middle of Fix Road. National Grid, held up due to numerous wind related incidents throughout the area, responded to 2230 Fix Road with a road crew and representative at 5:32 a.m. Fix Road was closed by the Fire Company from Alt Blvd. to Baseline Road. Winds were reported to be between 30 to 50 mph with peak gusts as high as 62 mph. Captain Aaron Berry was in charge of the call. GIFC returned in service at 6:37 a.m.
High winds continued throughout the day with some cloudy periods and a lot of bright sunshine. Temperature at 1 p.m. Wednesday was 43 degrees, about 20 degrees cooler than the previous two days. No other wind related damage of any consequence was reported.
Island Bridge Toll Rises To $1 - Jan. 2008
The toll to cross either the north or south Grand Island Bridge rose from $.75 to $1 on Sunday, January 6, 2008. The new toll will not affect the E-ZPass users. According to NYSTA Buffalo Division, the only toll that was increased on Sunday was the cash toll - from $.75 to $1. "This is a user without EZ-pass. There were no changes to the resident or commuter tolls rates," Supervisor Peter A. McMahon said this week. See November 2007 Thruway Authority Announcement for previous Buffalo News story.
New York State Parks Announces 2008 Boat Slip Lottery
Beaver Island State Park and Big Six Mile Creek Marina Slips Available - 2008
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has announced that applications for the lottery to establish a waiting list for 2008 seasonal slips at Big Six Mile Creek Marina and Beaver Island Marina are now available.
Applications are available at the Beaver Island State Park Office, 2136 West Oakfield Road, Grand Island, NY 14072, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. or by calling (716) 773-3271.
Completed applications, a copy of the current boat registration and a $5.00 non-refundable fee are required to be eligible for the lottery drawing. Applications will be accepted by mail or in person at the Beaver Island State Park Office until Monday, March 3, 2008. Applications delivered or postmarked after March 3rd will not be accepted.
The public is invited to attend the lottery drawing which will be held at the Beaver Island State
Park Office on Thursday, March 6th at 10:00 a.m.
For more information, contact the park office at (716) 773-3271.
State Parks Calendar Includes Island Events - 2008
The New York State Parks Department offers a schedule of winter events taking place in Western New York State Parks. Events scheduled for Grand Island parks follow:
• Cross-Country Ski Tour - Beaver Island State Park - February 9
• Snowshoe Night Hike - Buckhorn Island State Park Sanctuary - February 23
• Birding on the River - Beaver Island State Park and Buckhorn Island State Park Sanctuary - March 1
See "State Parks Winter Events for complete information.
Fire Company Responses Of Note - 2008
For complete list of calls, see Fire Report, updated every
Thursday.
Saturday, January 5th - The Grand Island Fire Company responded to a two-car, motor vehicle accident on Whitehaven Road at the 190 entrance to the Thruway at 1:18 a.m. GIFC personnel evaluated five patients with one transported to Kenmore Mercy Hospital with a head injury and four sign offs. GIFC officer in charge was Deputy Chief Kevin Koch. The Fire Company returned in service at 1:58 a.m.
Monday, January 7th - responded to an two-car MVA at 1685 Grand Island Blvd. in the parking lot of Wendy's Restaurant at 6:38 p.m. Monday, January 7, 2008. Fire Company personnel evaluated five patients with five sign offs.
The GIFC returned in service at 7 p.m.
One Island, One Team, One Dream, To Be Drug Free Meeting - Jan. 2008
One Island, One Team, One Dream, To Be Drug Free will meet on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at 4 p.m. in the Grand Island High School small cafeteria. One Island, One Team was formed to provide a drug-free school and community for the youth of Grand Island. Representatives from the schools, the YWCA, clergy, health care providers, counselors, law enforcement, town justice, town board, Community Enrichment Council, GIFTS, the Youth Board and concerned parents are invited to attend the meeting.
See "One Island, One Team, One Dream, To Be Drug Free for more information.
