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October 11, 2006
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Services threatened by proposed budget
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
     Understanding the 2007 Town of Amherst budget takes a lot of time, but residents have only a few more days to prepare for the public hearing.
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Five schools report break-ins
     Amherst police are investigating two additional school break-ins reported last week.
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SPIRIT
     Williamsville North football player Joe Aquilino bursts through a banner Saturday afternoon as part of homecoming festivities at the school.
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First lady visits Amherst, supports Reynolds
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
     First lady Laura Bush was in town last week to give Rep. Thomas M. Reynolds, R-Amherst, some high-powered help in his bid for re-election.
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 Local News
•Residents concerned by Daemen College's parking waiver request
The parking around Daemen College is already causing concern for many Snyder residents, and the proposal for a new library - without additional parking - won't help the situation, residents say. More...
•Village Government News
•Town Board amends special district budget, adds funding to fire companies
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 Editorial
•Bee Editorial
Parents need to be vigilant with Internet sites
The creation of the Internet is perhaps one of the most significant developments in More...
•Spindle items
•House Republicans don't understand impact on voters
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 Letters to the Editor
•Dorm decision driven by tax base
It is quite difficult to watch our elected officials place money above the safety and concerns of our community. Indeed, that occurred in the Town of Amherst recently when (various boards) voted to approve the development of a student dormitory on Chestnut Ridge Road. More...
•Reynolds is not seeking spotlight
•Campaign rules not followed
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 Police Blotter
•Hockey goalie causes road hazard
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 Bee Heard
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 Obituaries
•Lillian E. Miano, bookkeeper
Lillian E. Miano, 83, of Getzville, a bookkeeper, died Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006, in Hospice Buffalo, Inc. More...
•Esther Kratzer Everett, former president, CEO of insurance, real estate firm
•Franz J. Kiefer, steelworker
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 Education
•Amherst Schools
EXCEL aid discussed
Last April, the Amherst Central School District received $964,000 in new supplemental aid called EXCEL (Expanding our Children's Education and Learning). How the district can use that aid was the main topic at the Oct. 3 Amherst Central Board of Education meeting. More...
•Playground builds skills for Summit Academy students
•Amherst Schools
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 Sports
•Kung Fu instructor rises to rank of master
In 1969, his friend offered to teach him karate. Since then, Sif Norman Mandarino of Amherst has become devoted to his craft - kung fu. More...
•Director continues to improve summer tennis program
•North Tonawanda marches over North
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 Lifestyles
•Time to Winterize Your Lawn Mower
Soon, the leaves will change color, the birds will fly South, squirrels will hide acorns and the grass will slip into a dormant state of rest. More...
•'No hablo Ingles'
•'Why not get your child vaccinated against cancer?'
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 What's Going On
•WIICH to host Chinese auction
Women Interested In Cystic Health will host a Chinese auction from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11 at Brookfield Country Club, 5120 Shimmerville Road in Clarence. The cost is $20 per person. More...
•People Inc to host speaker series
•Church to host David Setzer
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 Calendar
•Calendar
Family Art Activities now-Oct. 13 Colorful People More...
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 Bee There
•Bee There
JAZZIN' THURSDAYS, "Sounds of Sinatra" with Michael Mirand, 7:30 p.m., Harlem Road Community Center, 4255 Harlem Road, Amherst; $ 834-5899, www.jmjazz.com More...
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 Entertainment
•U.S. Army Field Band to perform Saturday
The Volunteers of the U.S. Army Field Band will be performing in Amherst several years after its last visit to the town. More...
•Winetique Festival pours out into Sanborn
•Musical picture
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 Business
•Business News
The Eastern Hills Sunrise Rotary Club will be hosting the Supervisor Satish Mohan of the Town of Amherst for a dinner meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, at LaScala Ristorante, 9210 Transit Road, East Amherst. For more information, call Rocco Lucente at 881-3010 or visit www.ehsrotary.org. More...
•Getting children started on the right foot
•ATA Black Belt Academy; Karate for Kids reaches anniversary
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 Legal Notices
•Public Notices
- LEGAL NOTICE - Notice of Formation of AKKA, LLC., Art. Of Org. filed Sec'y. of State (SSNY) 6/26/2002. Office location: Erie County; 42 Burroughs Dr., Town of Amherst. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process: c/o William C. Moran & Associat More...
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