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Judge sides with Amherst Police Club in lawsuit
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
     The Amherst Police Department appears to be on its way to reaching its current allowance of 154 officers.
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TRICK- OR- TREAT-
     Tony Vega and Justin Vega hand out treats during the 2005 trick-or-treat weekend held at the Amherst Museum. This year's event will be held for children ages 3-10 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27 and from 3 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 at the museum, 3755 Tonawanda Creek Road. The event has be
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Williamsville
Request for curb cut on Spring Street denied
by JILL SCHMELZER Reporter
     For the second time, the Center for Plastic Surgery's request to construct a curb cut on Spring Street has been denied.
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Schools reopen; students advised to not walk
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
     For the first time in six school days, Sweet Home Central School District buses made their way to students' homes.
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Wildlife to benefit from storm
by JILL SCHMELZER Reporter
     The October snowstorm left much devastation, with many trees losing half their height or missing canopy tops, and, nearly two weeks later, crews work around the clock to clear roadsides of brush and branches.
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First Niagara contributes $100,000 for storm relief
     First Niagara's foundation is contributing $100,000 to the American Red Cross to help provide relief to local residents who have been affected by the devastating storm that hit Western New York last week.
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Garbage routes on regular schedule
     Len Fiegl, senior refuse officer at the Town of Amherst Refuse Office, said after missing the Friday, Oct. 13 garbage pickup, the department has returned to its regular schedule.
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Williams predicts consequences if office's budget is slashed
     Ending the annual reassessment program, which assess the town annually at 100 percent, will have drastic affects on the Town of Amherst, Town Assessor Harry Williams said.
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John Edwards to address WNY Poverty Symposium at UB
     Former U.S. senator and vice presidential candidate John Edwards will visit the University at Buffalo on Oct. 30 to deliver the keynote address at the Western New York Poverty Symposium being held in the Center for the Arts on the UB north campus.
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Community News
     Heritage Heights Elementary School, Amherst, has been awarded a $244 grant through McDonald's grant program MAC Grants (Make Activities Count). The funding will be used for the school's Music of Africa project.
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Study reports local government costs $32 million annually
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
     The number of politicians is excessive - and so is the cost that comes with them. That is the conclusion of a lengthy review of government in Erie County by attorney Kevin P. Gaughan.
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SNOW DAY FUN
     Eastern Hills Mall threw a children's celebration this past Wednesday with entertainment from Glen Colton and Chicken Little. The fun-filled event was organized by mall officials in 24-hours as it was announced schools would be closed for an entire week following the snowstorm.
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Week long open house planned at Bornhava
     Bornhava, the Specialized Early Childhood Center of Western New York, Inc., will be holding an open house.
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Williamsville hires new Community Plan consultant
Village receives $150,000 grant
by JILL SCHMELZER Reporter
     The Village of Williamsville Board of Trustees on Monday hired the consulting firm Behan Planning Associates to complete the Community 20/20 Vision Plan.
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UBAM Swim Club raises $3,500 for cancer society
     Mike Anderson, Brandon Beckinghausen and Alyssa Anderson recently presented a check to Ann Raderman of Buffalo Hope Lodge on behalf of the swimmers of the UBAM Swim Club.
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Brig. Gen. Irzyk scheduled guest speaker at veterans recognition dinner
     The Town of Amherst Republican Committee will honor 17 veterans at its 27th annual Amherst Republican dinner.
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Turn clocks back an hour
     Daylight Savings Time will end at 2 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, meaning we must turn our clocks back one hour before retiring on Saturday night. The time change is also a good opportunity to replace the batteries in the smoke detectors in your home.
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Toll tear down could happen soon
     Construction could begin this season on the Breckenridge tolls if a modified contract is agreed upon.
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Storm recovery continues
     A chain saw awaits its next call to action on Oct. 18 as workers on Hirschfield Drive feed limbs into a chipper. The crew was comprised of members of the Army and Air Force Reserves.
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Library News
     The following events will take place at Clearfield Library, 770
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Library Hours
     Main Library at Audubon     350 J. J. Audubon Parkway
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Church leader to hold lecture series
     The first woman to head the 750,000-member Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, will visit Western New York in November for a series of worship and discussion opportunities. The Rev. Dr. Sharon E. Watkins will preach during the 10 a.m. worship service Nov. 5 at Amherst Community Church, 77 Washing
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In the Military
     Michael C. Frey of East Amherst graduated from the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps Leader Development and Assessment Course, also known as "Operation Warrior Forge," at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash. He is the son of John G. Frey Jr. of East Amherst.
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