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Highway leaf collection wraps up Dec. 1
     The Amherst Highway Department is planning to wrap up leaf collection at week's end, Friday Dec. 1. All Town residents are asked to have leaf piles brought to the Town right-of-ways as soon as possible.
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Amherst Fire Council to hold annual toy drive on Dec. 9
     The Amherst Fire Council is hosting its annual toy drive.
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HERO AWARDS
     The 100 Club of Buffalo recently honored several individuals at its annual Hero Awards dinner. Pictured are, from left, Michael Tuberdyke of Lancaster, Buffalo firefighter; Frank J.
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Highway services will be curtailed
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
     Despite Supervisor Satish Mohan's public statements that services will not be cut in 2007, Highway Superintendent Bob Anderson said that won't be true for his department.
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Community News
     Millennium Masonic Lodge No. 1179 F & AM will host Richard J. Kessler, district deputy grand master of the First Erie Masonic District, at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13 at the Amherst Masonic Center, 5808 Main St., Williamsville. The program will include dinner, the Lancaster Swing Choir and Masonic
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THE POWER OF A SIMPLE GIFT
     Kristen and John Smigielski of Williamsville recently donated gift-filled shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child at Eastern Hills Wesleyan Church. The boxes are delivered to children around the world during the holiday season.
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Progress expected towards settling highway contract
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
     The Amherst Town Board unanimously passed a resolution calling for the immediate settling of the Highway Department's contract - and Personnel Director Robert McCarthy said the reality may not be far off.
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'Caroling in the Park' to be held Dec. 2
     The third annual Village Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 at Island Park, behind Village Hall, 5565 Main St. in Williamsville.
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Season in the Village brings yuletide spirit
     The Williamsville Business Association's Season in the Village will be held through Dec. 24 on Main Street in the Village of Williamsville.
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Driver charged in injury to 14-year-old boy
     Amherst police have charged a 17-year-old male who allegedly backed his vehicle over a boy and then left him at a hospital.
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Amherst Schools
Brawls prompt review of residency plan
by PATRICK J. NAGY Reporter
     In light of recent school violence, the Amherst Board of Education plans a closer look at the district's residency verification.
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'A Very Special Community Blood Drive' planned
     Actively involved with the American Red Cross by holding blood drives throughout the year, Amherst High School will be holding "A Very Special community Blood Drive" that encompasses the area.
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Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital offers safe way to dispose of needles, blades
     Those living in private residences that wish to dispose of sharps (needles, X-acto blades, etc.) can do so by bringing them to the sign-in desk in the emergency department at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital from 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Monday Friday.
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THAT CAN FLY?
     Jacob Okulewicz, 8, of East Amherst peers through the fence at Starbright the reindeer, handled by Tom Hammond, on Sunday at Niagara Hobby and Craft Mart at 3366 Union Road in Cheektowaga. Santa and his reindeer will be visiting the store Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 2, 3, 9
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People Inc. receives funding for recently leased Mennonite Meeting House
     In September the Amherst Town Board approved the leasing agreement with People Inc. to move the Museum of disABILITY to the Mennonite Meeting House on the corner of North Forest and Main Street in Amherst.
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Pastor leaves WNY after 18 years of service
     Father James A. Doukas, pastor of the Hellenic Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, has been assigned to St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Rocky River, Ohio.
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Jazzin' Thursdays presents Sounds of Sinatra
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
     Michael Mirand has traveled around North America performing tribute shows to Frank Sinatra, and on Thursday, he will be taking the stage at the Harlem Road Community Center.
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Heim Middle School posts honor rolls
     Heim Middle School announced the following students were named to the honor and merit rolls for the first quarter of the 2006-07 school year:
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Village of Williamsville meeting schedule
     The following events will take place at Village Hall, 5565 Main St.
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Area youth creates unique burger for chain restaurant
by NICHOLAS J. PRIMERANO Ken-Ton Editor
     For some youths, baseball is a passion, as is collecting stamps, coins, or even playing Madden 2007 on Xbox.
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FOOD DRIVE
     Girl Scout Senior Troop # 1097 of Williamsville, in
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