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Williamsville Water Mill receives $50,000 state grant
     The historic Williamsville Water Mill has been awarded a $50,000 state grant to help pay for costs associated with the Village Board’s purchase of the building and its preservation.
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Security level to increase for Dalai Lama visit
by JILL SCHMELZER Reporter
     Local, state and federal public safety units will join forces during the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso's visit to the University at Buffalo Sept. 18-20.
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Racing teens cause damage on Oak View Drive
     Two teenage boys racing on Oak View Drive last week caused a fire hydrant to be propelled 40 feet when one driver lost control, according to Amherst police.
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Artist's talents unveiled, Aspire plans third auction
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
     Elaine Matla, has been painting for only three years but her work has sold for more than $700 and is selected for auction each year.
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Oh rats!
Village, Town boards miss deadline for totes
by JILL SCHMELZER Reporter
     During last night's Village Board meeting, a resolution to purchase totes for the village was put on hold because the board missed the deadline to enter into the contract with Erie County.
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New York State grant could bring in $50 million for sinking homes
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
     No solutions yet but the Amherst Town Board is moving on two ideas to deal with resolving the problem of homes damaged by poor foundations.
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Community News
     The Community Health Foundation of Western and Central New York
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YMCA appoints new board members
     YMCA Buffalo Niagara has announced the appointment of Joseph W. Bascuas, Richanne C. Mankey, Paul B. Hurley, Jr., Warde Manuel, Emmett Reilly,
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EAGLE PROJECT
     EAGLE PROJECT - Boy Scouts from Amherst worked last week at the Amherst Museum building and repairing picnic tables. Evan Lang, left, from Troop 457, assists Matt Nesper, from Troop 440, leader of the Eagle Scout project, and Peter Smyczynski, Troop 440.
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Movies in the Park rescheduled Sept. 8
     The Village of Williamsville Youth and Recreation Committee planned to host its final Movies in the Park event this past Friday, Aug. 25.
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People in the News
     BOARD OF DIRECTORS- Samantha L. Southall, an associate with Phillips Lytle LLP, has been appointed as a member of the board of directors for both the Buffalo Arts Studio and Vive, Inc. At Phillips Lytle, Southall focuses her practice on commercial litigation, including breach of contract, class acti...
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The Schwartz Group Inc. relocates to Amherst
     The Schwartz Group, a provider of specialized tele-services to the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, will be expanding and relocating its operations to a new facility in Amherst.
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Community Briefs
     Danielle Arthur and Kathryn Bezbatchenko of Williamsville participated in the Chautauqua Institution Summer School of Fine and Performing Arts School of Ballet. They were among 20 dancers chosen and studied under master teachers. Both girls attend the American Academy of Ballet in Williamsville.
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Water Mill receives $50,000 state grant
     The historic Williamsville Water Mill has been awarded a $50,000 state grant to help pay for costs associated with the Village Board's purchase of the building and its preservation.
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Community News
     Daniel J. Gestwick of East Amherst was named vice president of membership and marketing for the 2006 season for the Monday Quarterback Club. He is
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GREAT OPPORTUNITY
     GREAT OPPORTUNITY - Maura Kernan, 19, of Amherst spent the summer doing an internship with the Employment Standards Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C. She is pictured with Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao.
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Village residents support change to building code
by JILL SCHMELZER Reporter
     In recent months, Village of Williamsville residents have struggled with developers to prevent the subdivision of lots into two or more parcels.
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Political News
     Erie County clerk candidate Shelly Schratz will run on the Families First Party line in the November election. She qualified by receiving more than 3,800 signatures to secure the party's line. The minimum requirement is 1,500.
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The Write Stuff
Journalist, teacher pens book on writing process
by NICHOLAS J. PRIMERANO Editor
     For Paul Chimera, the writing process is often the most interesting part of crafting journalistic pieces. In fact, it is the driving force behind his first book.
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Sunflower tops height of 12 feet
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
     Maybe it was the pigsty that used to be located on the land, or just unexplainable success, but one of Neil Stillman's sunflowers just "took off" this season.
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First Niagara to host free seminars on healthcare
     First Niagara will host a free informational seminar for employers to discuss High Deductible Healthcare Plans partnered with a Health Savings Account as an alternative to the traditional and expensive Health Maintenance Organizations.
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Thruway Authority extends comment on relocation of toll barriers
     In an effort to seek as much public participation in the Williamsville toll barrier improvement project as possible, the New York State Thruway Authority has once again extended the formal comment period to Friday, Oct. 6.
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Men charged with showing police false alien ID card
     Amherst police responded to a disturbance call at 3 a.m. Friday on Eggert Road and arrested two men on felony charges.
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Library Hours
     Main Library at Audubon 350 J. J. Audubon Parkway
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