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Exclusive to the Web Incumbents retain seats
Reynolds takes close race
     The Erie County Board of Elections is reporting incumbents were victorious on Tuesday during Election Day 2006 in the congressional, state and assembly races that represent the Town of Amherst.
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Board amends museum, library funding
Mohan's department gets 51 percent increase
     Monday's public hearing on the 2007 tentative $110 million budget drew 29 speakers during the course of two hours.
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Police promised 154 officers in 2007
     It would be hard to blame members of the Amherst Police Department if they were skeptical, but it appears the force will reach 154 officers in 2007.
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Southern Baptist storm volunteers work for 'glory of God'
     While many area companies are pleased with their financial gain from the Oct. 12 storm, volunteers from the Southern Baptist Convention are praising the opportunity it has given them to help those in need while teaching the word of God.
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Time Warner to credit affected customers
     After three weeks of dealing without cable television and Internet access - the longest downtime in the region - some Amherst residents finally got service restored late last week. Meanwhile, Time Warner Cable announced its plan for compensation.
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Employees expected to lose jobs
     If the Town Board does not vote for a restoration of funds to the Town of Amherst Planning Department for 2007, then five people will be unemployed as of the first of the year.
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Sweeps taking place in town, village
     Sweep number two of the three-step cleanup effort in the Town of Amherst began this week.
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Veterans Day ceremony set at Weinberg Campus
     Weinberg Campus will salute all veterans with an indoor parade, presentation of colors and recognition ceremony on Friday, Nov. 10 at the campus, 2700 N. Forest Road, Getzville.
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HISTORY DAMAGED -
     A tree, estimated at 150-years-old, was severely damaged on Kings Trail during the Oct. 12-13 snow storm. Cleanup of the large branches has begun but they still remain on the owner's property.
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DO YOU BELIEVE?
     Jerry Kelly of Amherst will perform as Kris Kringle in Lancaster Opera House's production of Miracle on 34th Street. He is pictured with Kayla Nowak, cast as Susan. The show will run from Nov. 17 to Dec. 10. For information and tickets, call 683-1776 Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. In
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Buffalo In-Line Hockey Group
Aces, 535's, Storm come up big
     It was No. 7 day for the Buffalo In-line Hockey Group last Saturday.
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Spectators at Pepsi Center are not safe
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During the weekend of Oct. 27-29, the Eagle House hosted its first ever "Breast Cancer Awareness Weekend" in honor and celebration of Melissa Reed Chudy. Melissa's son, Robert, worked at the Eagle House until he left for college this fall. In the brief year that Robert worked More...
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Iroquois defeats Sweet Home for 'A' title after QB breaks leg early
The number seven has played a prominent role in Iroquois football coach Frank Payne's life. More...
Bee employees taste test Girl Scout cookies
It was a grueling task, but eight brave employees of the Bee Group Newspapers volunteered to taste test every one of the Girl Scout cookies. More...
MusicalFare to present 'Leader of the Pack' MusicalFare Theatre will present the regional premier of "Leader of the Pack: the Ellie Greenwich Musical." The play will run Nov. 8 through Dec. 10 at MusicalFare, 4380 Main St. in Amherst. Show times are 7 p.m. Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. More...
Thursday, Nov. 9 BABIES OR BUST, presented by Theatre Plus, Nov. 9-18, One Curtain Up Alley, Buffalo; $ 852-2600 www. alleyway. com More...
After more than 50 years, American pop singer, pianist and songwriter Neil Sedaka shows no signs of slowing down, as he performs this weekend with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. More...
Taking a painting or a print and making it a fine piece of art can add something special to an office or home. More...