DMV satellite location open five days a week
     Erie County Clerk David J. Swarts is reminding Amherst residents there is another option for DMV processing.
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Community Briefs
     The Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus's board of officers for the 2006-07 season have been elected: Dr. Stephen Bench of Amherst was re-elected president for a second term; Lori Pacer of Williamsville was named treasurer and Marilyn Koren of Getzville was elected secretary.
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Five years in the making, the Dalai Lama to speak at UB
by JILL SCHMELZER Reporter
     It's been five years of collaboration and hard work to get the 14th Dalai Lama to lecture at the University at Buffalo.
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Tibet's struggle with China
by JILL SCHMELZER Reporter
     The Tibetan people have faced hard times for almost a half century.
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Police remind residents to lock houses
     A rash of residential burglaries has Amherst police warning residents to lock their houses and garage doors, even during the day.
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Community Briefs
     Dennis Booth an Amherst Allstate Insurance agent, has been awarded the Agency Hands in the Community Award for his commitment to volunteering in the community. With this award comes a
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Additional charges pending in fatal accident
     A man who caused a fatal motor accident has been charged with driving under the influence of a drug and reckless operation of a vehicle.
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Getzville fireman receives award
by JILL SCHMELZER Reporter
     Getzville Firefighter Blake Strom received honorable mention as Firefighter of the year for 2005. The Erie County Firefighter of the Year Committee presented the lieutenant a plaque of appreciation at the Erie County Fair Aug. 11.
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Red Knights support Baby Joe Mesi's Organ Donation foundation
by JILL SCHMELZER Reporter
     Motorcyclists will rev up their engines during the "Fight for Organ Donation" benefit Sunday, Aug. 27.
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