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🌱 St. Francis remembers Father Mark David Skura

Hamburg, New York Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • St. Francis remembers Father Mark David Skura
  • Trains, toys and LEGO layouts roll into Hamburg’s Fairgrounds
  • Western New York lawmakers lay out their next priorities in Washington

Also on today's calendar: Youth Drop In: D&D With Jack Licata (Grades 8-12) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Variable cloudiness, with a high of 54 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cooler with periods of rain, temps: high: 47, low: 33.
  • Friday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 40 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. St. Francis High School mourns loss of Father Mark David Skura (wgrz.com) — St. Francis High School in Hamburg is mourning Father Mark David Skura, a longtime teacher and arts leader who directed nearly 70 plays and musicals. A 1971 graduate, he returned to serve generations of students. Visitation is Thursday, November 12, from 3–7 p.m. at the school, followed by a Franciscan wake service.
   

2. All Aboard! Explore 400+ Displays at The Greater Buffalo Train & Toy Show — FREE for Kids (stepoutbuffalo.com) — Model trains, LEGO layouts and collectible toys will fill Hamburg’s Fairgrounds Events Center for the Greater Buffalo Train & Toy Show on November 21–22. The show features more than 400 tables, with free admission for children 12 and younger. Adult admission costs $8 for one day or $12 for both.
   

3. Western New York representatives return to Washington amidst "winds of change" around the country (wgrz.com) — Western New York’s returning representatives are outlining their priorities as Congress prepares for Democratic majorities in January. Republican Nick Langworthy, whose district includes Hamburg, emphasized affordability and healthcare costs. Democrat Tim Kennedy called for reversing tariffs and restoring federal healthcare funding, while seeking support for regional transit and veterans’ facilities.
   

4. Bills' 7-1 start is their best in 33 years, taking fans back to 1993 (wkbw.com) — The Bills’ 23–6 win over Minnesota has given Buffalo its first 7–1 start since 1993, stirring memories and Super Bowl hopes among fans. Each of the team’s three previous 7–1 starts ended in a Super Bowl appearance, though plenty of this season remains to be played.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Hamburg

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