SOMEONE YOU SHOULD KNOW
St. Greg's parishioner leads diocesan effort
      Dawn Iacono, a member of St Gregory the Great Parish, was recently named director of pro-life activities for the Diocese of Buffalo. Bishop Edward U. Kmiec, bishop of Buffalo, made the appointment following the announced retirement of Judith A. Gorman, director of the office since 1991.
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Town policy would monitor mileage reimbursement
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
      In an effort to cut costs in the Town of Amherst, Council Member Deborah Bruch Bucki reviewed the number of vehicles used by Town employees, and how they were being used. "We needed to study the issue to create an applicable policy," Bucki said. After a 10-month investigation she presented the fi...
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KIDS PROGRAMS
      Shannon Freeman-Striegel, 7, signed up for a children's program sponsored by the Eggertsville-Snyder Library on Tuesday. She spoke with Branch Manager Sandi Booth about which program she should attend.
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Volunteers sought in Amherst, Williamsville
by JILL SCHMELZER Reporter
      Taking the time to volunteer can help better the community, as well as brighten another person's day. The Board of Trustees of the Village of Williamsville is seeking volunteers to fill empty seats on various boards and committees.
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Mohan's State of the Town address set for Jan. 19
      Amherst Town Supervisor Satish Mohan will give his second annual State of the Town address during the Amherst Chamber of Commerce's annual luncheon on Friday, Jan. 19 at Classics V Banquet & Conference Center. During his address, Mohan is expected to discuss his administration's agenda for the Tow...
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The Amherst Bee's 50th anniversary 'Officer of the Year' Award
Amherst Bee award marks 50th year
by DAVID F. SHERMAN Managing Editor
      One of the most prestigious awards within the Western New York law enforcement community will be presented for the 50th consecutive year this Saturday evening. The Amherst Bee "Officer of the Year" award was created in 1957 by publisher George J. Measer and chief of police Herbert E. Zimmerman, bo...
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Amherst police name Merit Award recipients
      The Amherst Police Department will honor three individuals on Friday, Jan. 19 during the Merit Award presentation. Being honored are: Officer Thomas Barillari, who on Sept. 11, 2006 responded to a report of a woman who had been beaten and robbed in her garage by three males.
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Health screenings set
      Screenings to reduce the risk of having a stroke will take place in the Getzville community. Life Line Screening Radiology will be at the St. Pius X Church on Thursday, Jan. 25, located at 1700 N. French Road in Getzville. Appointments will begin at 9 a.m.
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ELLICOTT CREEK
      Officers of the Ellicott Creek Fire Co. were installed at the annual banquet last Saturday night. Pictured are, left to right, Mike Parker, chief; Joe Osika, second assistant chief; Brenda Wildrick, ladies auxiliary president; Jim Vitthuhn, fire company president; Dave DeMeester, first assistant c...
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