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East Amherst woman spearheads benefit
SOMEONE YOU SHOULD KNOW
by JILL SCHMELZER
      When Barbara Field and her siblings got the autopsy results after their father died in 1988, tests showed what they had suspected all along: Huntington's disease was the culprit.
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Daemen College marks 60th anniversary
Breaks ground on new research center
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
      When women had few options for college, a small, one-building institution on Main Street in Snyder was transformed into one. Now, 60 years later, Daemen College has posted the highest enrollment in its history and operates in 19 buildings, seven of which are residential.
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Out of the Past
      125 Years Ago Sept. 21, 1882 Mrs. Pierce will receive pupils for instruction in French at her house on Cayuga Street, every Tuesday and Saturday evening beginning October 3rd. Terms, $5.00 per twenty lessons. A goodly number of our best citizens assembled at the M.E.
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Political News
      Buffalo Niagara Association of Realtors has announced its support for Jim Keane, Erie County executive candidate. Members of the BNAR's public affairs committee interviewed Keane and the other candidates in the county executive race on Aug. 16 before making their decision.
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VILLAGE CLEANUP
     VILLAGE CLEANUP - Williamsville Business Association members walked Main Street on Sept. 8 in an attempt to spruce up the business district. Members taking part in the cleanup were, from left to right, Mary Lowther, Jess Present, David Bowman, Denine Kavany, Carolyn Schlifke, Lisa Fessard and Josh ...
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Witnesses sought in accident that injured bicyclist
      The Amherst Police Accident Investigation Unit is investigating a serious injury accident on Sept. 12 when a bicyclist and a car collided at the intersection of Sheridan Drive and Bailey Avenue. The accident, which occurred about 7:40 a.m., involved a 1985 Oldsmobile operated by Edward W. Sudik,...
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Clarence Board gives green light to St. Mary's expansion
by KIMBERLY M. KARCHER Clarence Editor
      Members of St. Mary's Church had their faith in the Clarence Town Board restored last Wednesday as its members voted unanimously to approve a special exception use permit for a 17,000 square-foot expansion to the church. The action followed a public hearing at Town Hall.
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FORWARD THINKING
     FORWARD THINKING - Dr. Wilson Greatbatch from Wilson-Greatbatch Ltd. spoke about alternative fuels to an audience of sixth- through eighth-graders at Christian Central Academy on Monday. The speech was a follow up to the school's LEGO League team's field trip to the lab on Sept. 10 where the topic ...
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Student scores internship with space research institute
      Williamsville resident Justin Gorski spent the summer working with scientists in the cardiovascular laboratory at NASA's Johnson Space Center through an internship sponsored by the National Space Biomedical Research Institute.
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Historical research encouraged by regional archivist, agency
by KATIE WUTZ Intern
      America's future will bring Western New York's past to life next month by researching and publishing newspaper articles on local history.
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Girl Scouts name five 'Women of Distinction' honorees
      The Girl Scout Council of Buffalo & Erie County announces the 2007 "Women of Distinction" honorees. Five women will be honored for their commitment to improving the lives of others, succeeding in a male-dominated industry and educating on issues of importance to the community at the fourth annual ...
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RAISING AWARENESS
     RAISING AWARENESS - Ron Silverio, an Amherst resident and president of AIDS Community Services of WNY, speaks at the 14th annual Kelli McCarthy Memorial Aids Walk on Saturday at the Pepsi Center. Ms. McCarthy passed away in 1997 from complications caused by the disease. The event is held to raise m...
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Community News
      Weinberg Campus will host "Stay in Control of Your Health" from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 2650 N. Forest Road. The free seminar begins with breakfast at 8:30 a.m. in the Meadows Apartments second-floor lounge. Geriatrician Dr. Robert S. Stall will be the guest speaker. To register, ...
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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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Creekwoods residents pleased to see park on CIP list
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
      Creekwoods residents voiced their appreciation for their park's inclusion on the 2008-13 Community Improvement Project list during Monday's public hearing. "I hope this will give residents an opportunity to use Creekwoods Park," Creekwoods Association President Tony Massop said, adding that upgra...
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Area volunteers travel to Gulf
by ELIZABETH TAUFA Reporter
      Two years after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, the stream of volunteers to the area is still flowing strongly from throughout the country, including Western New York.
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