Addressing the group will be Boston Town Clerk and Erie County Legislature candidate David Shenk and New York State Assemblyman Brian Higgins.

"We are incredibly pleased and honored to be hosting these two distinguised guests," said Michael Whitney, President of the Orchard Park Young Democrats. "For being such a young organization, it is quite remarkable that we have garnished this much support for our first fundraiser."

The Aaron Staebell Quartet, a local jazz group, will be providing music for the evening. The suggested donation for the fundraiser is $5 for students and $7.50 for adults. Food and drink will be served.

For more information or to have an invitation mailed to you, please contact Michael Whitney at 667-6970.

The Orchard Park Bee - Thursday, August 16, 2001

The Orchard Park Young Democrats will hold their first fund-raiser from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, August 24, 2001 in the Martin Lodge of Chesnut Ridge Park.

This informal picnic-style event is their kickoff fund-raiser to get their organization started.

Addressing the group will be Boston Town Clerk and Erie County Legislature candidate David Shenk along with New York State Assemblyman Brian Higgins (D-East Aurora, Buffalo)..

"We are incredibly pleased and honored to be hosting these two distinguised guests," Michael Whitney, president of the Orchard Park Young Democrats said. "For being such a young organization, it is quite remarkable that we have garnished this much support for our first fund-raiser."

Established in April, the group consists of 21 members who attend fund-raisers for local candidates and assist with campaign work for candidates throughout Erie County.

The Aaron Staebell Quartet, a local jazz group, will provide music for the event. The suggested donation is $5 for students and $7.50 for adults. Food and drink will be served. For more information or to receive an invitation, please contact Michael Whitney at 667-6970.

The Buffalo News - April 14, 2002