Tiny fire company, huge public service
     My oasis in the storm was North Bailey Fire Hall. After no heat, power, warm food, even coffee for more than 24 hours, Lois and I found ourselves at North Bailey Fire Hall Friday night.
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Acknowledging Zymanek's efforts
     I retired from the Amherst Police Department in 2004 after 28 years of service. During this time, I worked during several local emergencies but last week's "October Surprise" snowstorm was the first one I faced as a civilian. I realize other people have already given thanks to our usual cast of firs
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Inspect trees before cutting them down
     There is no doubt the storm damage to trees in Amherst is massive. Despite the immediate costs, there are two significant reasons why the Town of Amherst must make every effort to trim and preserve all salvageable trees. This may cost less than cutting trees down and hauling them away.
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Fire company stood by residents
     I want to take the opportunity to express my thanks to our Village of Williamsville Fire Department for expediting a potentially serious electrical problem as a result of our recent snowstorm. Several times I called the electric
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Assistant fire chief helps restore power
     I am writing to thank Getzville Assistant Fire Chief David Nowak for his extra effort in helping to restore power not only to my home but the entire first block of West Klein Road in Amherst. I must say that I realize this storm was an unprecedented event and that all of the workers were doing their
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Contracts should be reviewed
     On Wednesday, Oct. 18, I was listening to the radio to hear Supervisor Satish Mohan's address to Amherst residents regarding the damage from the recent storm. Dr. Mohan explained everything that he was doing and going to be doing. Then (Council Member) William A. O'Loughlin Jr. stepped to the microp
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Scandal does not pertain to Reynolds
     As a member of the Republican Party, I couldn't be more disgusted with the actions of Florida Rep. (Mark) Foley and the repercussions those actions have had on the party and on other representatives. It angers me that the despicableness of one man has endangered the reputation of our party and of ot
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Reynolds does job, works with FEMA
     I understand that people have been somewhat frustrated with the recent response efforts to the storm. However, I think it's important to make sure that those few people who have stepped up to take action do not go unnoticed. I for one can say that I am pleased with the efforts that were made by our
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Voters should not reward negativism
     Rep. Thomas Reynolds will say or resort to anything to keep his job. If only he cared as much about middle class jobs. Last night I was the recipient of a "push poll," the same kind used by Karl Rove against John Mc- Cain in South Carolina in 2000. A push poll isn't a poll at all but disguised quest
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Complaining never gets the work done
     I couldn't believe the recent criticism by Rep. Brian Higgins of the FEMA response effort to the storm. His accusations of its response as "inexcusable" and "bordering on negligence" are completely false.
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