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Fire educator earns state award
by RICK AHRENS
      For a fire department to establish itself as one of the state's premier training sites requires not only modern, up-to-date facilities and firefighters eager to hone their craft, but a seasoned fire educator who can transform those advantages into a dynamic system that contributes to a better educ...
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Report: 35 percent of storm damaged trees can be saved
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
      Much like the chainsaw used to remove storm-damaged trees, Amherst Town officials went around in circles during Monday's work session. Three weeks ago, the board hired arborist Bill Snyder to review 10 percent of damaged trees to determine if any could survive.
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      WORKING AT THE CAR WASH - Amherst Tigers Football players Deshawn Hough, left, and D.J. Filer make sure they get this car sparkling clean during the annual car wash held on Friday at the high school on Main Street. The players also sold hot dogs as a fundraiser for the team.
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Police continue search for armed, cross-dressed bank robbers
      Amherst police said three black males wearing women's wigs, sunglasses and sweat suits robbed the Citizens Bank at 1964 Kensington Ave., on Friday. At approximately 11:15 a.m. the Police Department received a 911 call from a bank employee who was in a second-floor office.
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Reynolds seeks interns for offices
      Rep. Thomas M. Reynolds, R-Amherst, is seeking college and graduate students interested in serving as interns in his Washington, D.C., Rochester and Williamsville offices during the fall. The deadline for fall 2007 intern applications is Friday, Aug. 24. A limited number of interns will be accept...
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      HERE IN SPIRIT - During the annual Newman Center picnic, held Sunday, Mark Elsaesser, left, Jeff Joslin, Stan Duda and Mark Ceglinski hold the uniform of U.S. Army Cpl. Matt Duda, Stan's son, who is serving in Afghanistan. Matt Duda is a longtime cook at the barbecue and sent his fatigues along ...
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Federal funds to be used for disability insurance for Village's firefighters
by ELIZABETH TAUFA Reporter
      The Village of Williamsville has decided to stop self-funding the line-of-duty death and disability insurance for the village's volunteer firefighters, opting instead to use the federal program for line-of-duty death and disability that is in place for all public safety officers.
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Dancer wins national title
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
      Jacob Artist had three minutes to prove he was one of the best dancers in the nation - he did. Artist, 14, was named the National Teen Male Dancer of the Year at the American Dance Awards held the first week of July in Orlando.
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Deadline to request 65-gallon tote is Sept. 1
      The Office of Refuse Control for the Town of Amherst has set the deadline for tote requests as Saturday, Sept. 1. Residents can request a replacement 65-gallon tote at the Town Clerk's Office, 5583 Main St., Williamsville. The larger 95-gallon tote being replaced is to be placed at the curb on ...
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America's Fair
     FIREFIGHTER HONORED - Bill Belinson, past chief of the Eggertsville Hose Co., received the 2006 Erie County Firefighter of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award this past Friday at America's Fair. He is shown with his wife, Helen. Belinson joined Eggertsville Hose in 1948. Photo by Amy Krakowiak
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Donation to be used for drug testing kits
      The Amherst Drug Court and Therapeutic Foundation has made a donation to the Amherst Drug Treatment Court for funding of substance abuse testing kits. "The testing kits that will be used to provide a safe and secure method of screening participants of the program" said Guy Marlette, foundation pr...
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Two residents celebrate their 100th birthdays
      Celebrations of a century of life were held in two Amherst assisted living facilities last week. Emilia Scurci, born Aug. 8, 1907 in Italy, was thrown a birthday party last week at Basset Park Manor where she has been a resident since October 2006.
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Monaco Foundation honored for donation
      The Mark A. Monaco Memorial Foundation, which recently held its annual golf tournament, was honored by the Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo Foundation for its volunteer efforts. Lisa LaTrovato, Children's Miracle Network coordinator, presented a plaque citing the hospital's appreciation t...
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Statewide firefighters group to gather in Cheektowaga
      Hundreds of firefighters and ladies auxiliary members will converge on Western New York next week for the annual Firemen's Association of the State of New York and Ladies Auxiliary of the Firemen's Association of the State of New York convention.
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Scottish Festival returns for 23rd year
      Once again the heritage and culture of Scotland will be celebrated at the Amherst Museum. The 23rd Annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games will be held Saturday, Aug. 18 on the museum grounds, 3755 Tonawanda Creek Road, Amherst.
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Taste of Williamsville winners announced
by ELIZABETH TAUFA Reporter
      The results are in from the 2007 Taste of Williamsville, and the winners are: • Rookie of the Year: The Grille at Froghair • Chairman's Choice: Baby back ribs at Hirsch's • Best Food Booth (single best dish of all):
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Stroke screenings available at senior center
      Residents living in and around Amherst can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke. Life Line Screening Radiology will be at the Amherst Center for Senior Services, 370 John James Audubon Parkway, with appointments beginning at 9 a.m. on Aug. 20.
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Library News
      The following events will be held at the Williamsville Library, 5571 Main St. Registration is required for all programs. For more information, call 632-6176. Story Time with Miss Beth, 10:30 a.m. Mondays for toddlers and 11:30 a.m. Fridays for ages 3 to 5.
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