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Photo Gallery
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Town of Clarence Highway Department, with the help of the Town of Newstead (thru their Mutual Aid Plan) -Applying fibremate on Old Goodrich Road in Clarence. (6/4/09)
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Memorial Day Parade/Ceremony - 2009
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2009 Fishing Derby Sponsored by the Recreation Department
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The Clarence Chamber Awards Dinner honored the recipients at Samuel's Grande Manor on 1/22/09
- Citizen of the Year Kathy Hallock;
- Business of the year, Eastern Hills Mall;
- Organization of the Year, Historical Society of Clarence;
- Young Leader of the Year, Derek Andrews
- Lifetime Achiever, Ginger Lindner.
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Bicentennial Closing Ceremony |
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Clubhouse Restoration Committee with the assistance of the Parks Department was able to bring a Historic clock back to the Clubhouse. The clock was moved to the Historical Museum in the 1970's and has recently been moved back to the Clubhouse, in a protective case. With the help of the restoration committee, the Clubhouse is being restored to some of the original look. New lights, carpet and paneling have been part of the committees work. The committee is still accepting donations to continue the work on this very old building in our Town Park. Tax exempt donations can be mailed to Linda Dugan - 8643 Howard Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221 and should be made payable to "Friends of Clarence-Clubhouse." |
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Youth Bureau Saturday Recreation |
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Youth Volunteer Recognition Program |
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Neighborhood Watch Meeting |
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Bicentennial Bell on display at the Town Hall |
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2008 Clarence Center Vol. Fire Co. Labor Day Parade |
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Dedication of Plaque to former Supervisor Kathleen Hallock – 7/24/08
The Kathleen Hallock Conference Room
(The former tax office was reconfigured to a conference room and dedicated in Kathy's Name.) |
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| Supervisor Scott Bylewski and Councilman Patrick Casilio accept a check from Kevin Patterson and members of Miles for Mission. This check was money raised last year in a run sponsored by Miles for Mission; "Take Back the Bike Path 5k Run". The proceeds were to help the Town purchase security camera's for the bike path. Kevin is planning another run this year on August 20th - starting at 7:00 pm at the Clarence Center Fire Hall. |
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May 3, 2008
Clarence Bicentennial Ball - held at Samuel's Grande Manor |
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| 2008 Fishing Derby - This year Megan Sendlbeck won a trophy for the largest fish caught at 19" .Other trophies were given for the smallest fish, the most caught, the best dressed fisherman and a few others. Councilman Joe Weiss also gave other prizes to the kids. It was a beautiful day and brought out approximately 250 children and parents. |
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| March 8, 2008 - Bicentennial Birthday Party at Eastern Hills Mall |
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Birthday cake donated by Ohlson's Bakery
Bicentennial Plates for sale
Linda Nastasi - Bicentennial Committee Chairperson
Former Supervisor Kathy Hallock and Supervisor Scott Bylewski will cut the cake...
Marcia Schnider of the Clarence Log Cabin Quilters presents the Bicentennial Quilt with Supervisor Scott Bylewksi
Clarence Log Cabin Quilters
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| Clarence Log Cabin Quilters designed and produced the Town of Clarence Bicentennial Quilt -
March 11, 2008 is the Town's 200th Birthday
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Almost three years ago the Clarence Log Cabin quilters were approached by the town and asked if they would make a quilt to help celebrate the town's 200th birthday in 2008. The challenge was accepted and the work was begun.
This lovely original quilt is 96 inches by 120 inches and is made of cotton with thin polyester batting. The images appliquéd onto the oval were made by various members of the guild and represent buildings and objects that are significant to the town's history. The colorful log cabin blocks involved many members' work and have embroidered names of town founders on them as well as names of living persons. Ransom Creek and the train track meandering across the quilt were also important to the development of Clarence. Common to Clarence is the Shag Bark Hickory tree and its leaves and nuts are in black silhouette on the border along with Native American arrowheads. The bicentennial logo was designed by local resident Jeffrey Feinen and it appears on many bicentennial items. Approximately 83 members spent 1100 hours producing
this quilt.
The Town Park Clubhouse will permanently house this quilt where it will be preserved and protected while allowing the community to view and appreciate a part of Clarence's history.
Click here for more details of the quilt (pdf)
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| Clarence Center Vol. Fire Company ends the summer in Clarence with their Annual Labor Day Picnic and Parade.
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| 8-6-07 - Clarence Chamber Sponsors - Taste of Clarence/Cruse Night |
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| Clarence Summer Youth Series |
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8-1-07 - Kevin Patterson of Clarence ran a "Take Back the Bike Path" 5K Race, walk or fun ride.
Proceeds from this event will be donated to the Town of Clarence for security installations on the bike path system.
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| 7/28/07 - Clarence Center Community Association Sponsors "Bark in the Park" |
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| 7-29-07 - The Clarence Concert Association enjoyed a beautiful concert performed by the Buffalo Philharmonic under the direction of Arie Lipsky. The evening was perfect without a cloud in the sky, a slight breeze and the fountain spraying water into the air, all providing a perfect park setting. Our community is blessed to have such an extraordinary summer experience for 49 years.
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| May 2007 - Clarence purchases a Mobile Emergency Shelter Trailer with assistance of a grant from Assemblyman Michael Cole. |
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Town of Clarence First Annual Fishing Derby was Held on March 31,
sponsored by the Clarence Parks and Councilman Joseph Weiss. Destination Imagination from the Clarence Schools sold refreshments.
Winners of the Trophies were: Sean Harris for the most caught fish (39). The Largest Fish caught at 18" was by Adam Meyer, who also was third for the most caught. And the smallest fish at just over 5" was caught by Daniel Wilde. |
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Sean Harris caught the most fish (39)
Adam Meyer caught the largest fish at 18"
Daniel Wilde caught the smallest fish at just over 5"
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| 3-7-06 - Clarence Highway Department hangs the first Bicentennial Banner |
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October 2006 Storm
Below are just a few pictures of the Town of Clarence and do not even begin to include the areas that were hit the worst. The Supervisor and Disaster Coordinator Dave Bissonette are taken by helicopter by the NYS Police to view the town. They also drove through the town with NYSEG to access the damage. |
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10/9/06 - Towne Automotive Group donates two BMW bicycles for the Town of Clarence Parks Security Department.
(Tony Haas-Parks Security, Dan Singer - Towne BMW and Kathleen Hallock, Supervisor) |
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September 2006
Two Fountains were added to the ponds at the Clarence Town Hall.
The fountains were purchased through a Grant from Erie County Legislature
Michael Ranzenhofer and installed by the Parks Department |
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| September 2006 - Below are pictures of the Gazeboes added to the Peanut Line Bike Path. These were made possible through a Grant and are located at Meadowlakes Park, the Town Highway Department and Memorial Park. |
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2006 Summer Youth Series and Recreation Programs
Below are photos of just a few of the programs that were offered this summer through our Summer Youth Series and Recreation Programs.
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2006 Day in the Park -
Thank you to the committee, various Town organizations and residents for helping make this a great success.
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| 5-25-06 - Arboretum Committee - "Thank You"
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Bill Wirth, III (Sandra's Son) Senator Rath, Sandra Kay Wirth (Bill's Wife)
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Jim Burkard, Parks Dept. and Robert Fogelsonger, Arboretum Committee
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Senator Rath, Sandra Kay & Bill Wirth, Supervisor Hallock
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Joanne McCready, Robert Fogelsonger, Marjorie Facklam, Betty Murtaugh and Sue Johnson & Carl Wawrzyniak. (Sue and Carl are from Assemblywoman Wirth's staff)
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Steve Murtaugh, Bill Wirth, Senator Rath, Sandra Kay Wirth, Richard Steager and Roy McCready
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March 11, 2006
Clarence Bicentennial celebrates the Town of Clarence 198th Birthday
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| First Annual Winterfest held February 12, 2006 huge success
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| Clarence Town Park Clubhouse - Adopt a light project 2005-2006
Photographed are Paul Allen (General Mechanic) and David Brace (light manufacturer), hanging one of three grand chandeliers at the Clarence Town Park Clubhouse
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