'Ray's Way'
A touching tribute to the late Dr. Raymond Hoffman
by TERRI MEDINA Editor
      He had a passion for life. He was a friend to all. A family man with a wife, children and grandchildren. He was a lover of dogs and other animals. To many, he was a great man. Friends and family came to the Taste coffee shop on Oct.
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Committee tackles community plan firstdraft
by ELIZABETH TAUFA Reporter
      After presenting its progress to the public on April 24, the Village of Williamsville Community Plan Committee reconvened to discuss a first draft of the plan. The meeting was held Oct. 2. Two public hearings must be held before the plan can be set in motion: one by the Community Plan Committee ...
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Robbers strike town in three incidents
      Two armed robberies and a third attempted robbery, all of which are still under investigation, were reported over four days in Amherst. At 11:45 p.m. Saturday, Amherst police were called to a Red Apple convenience store at 645 Millersport Highway.
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     DONATED - Amherst Rotary Car Show leader, Richard Wojtowicz, left, presented a $6,000 check to Amherst Youth Foundation President Guy Marlette, second from left, on behalf of the Amherst South, North and East Rotary clubs and the Williamsville Rotary Club at the Sonoma Grille, 5010 Main St., Amhers...
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Out of the Past
      125 Years Ago Oct. 12, 1882 Work on the Main Street bridge is progressing, and the key-stones have been placed in the east arch, which will be completed in about two days. The building of the west arch is well under way, and will be pushed as fast as possible.
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Drug-free philosophy works in the workplace, too
      National Drug-Free Work Week 2007 will be held Sunday through Saturday, Oct. 14-20, and employers and workers across the nation are encouraged to participate. Drug-Free Work Week is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor in coordination with members of its Drug-Free Workplace Alliance. The pro...
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Community News
      The Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation has funds available to schools and school districts operating in Erie County to purchase books used by students ages 5-13. The due date for the application is Oct. 31. For information, visit www.thetowerfoundation. org.
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MST marks 10 years
      As Catholic Charities continues to grow in Western New York, it recently reflected on one of its programs that was founded 10 years ago. The Multisystemic Therapy Counseling program has been helping families and youths for a decade.
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Community News
      The Friends of Maple West Playground will hold an Adult Night Comedy Fundraiser featuring Rob Lederman at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12. Show starts at 7 p.m. A Chinese Auction and 50/50 will be available. Only 250 tickets are available.
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Political News
      "Get Out and Vote for Bill Kindel" will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17 at the Sonoma Grille, 5010 Main St., Snyder. All supporters are welcome. For more information, call 632-4322.
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Amherst residents honored
      Two Amherst residents will be honored by their high schools' Hall of Fame when they are installed by the Bishop Fallon/Holy Angels Collegiate Institute Alumni Associations. Dr. Joseph A. La Nasa, dental practitioner in Amherst, and Dr. Daniel P. Starr, an athletic director at Canisius College, wi...
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Community News
      Summit Educational Resources will sponsor a one-day conference, "Promoting Functional Communication in Children with Autism: Addressing the Verbal Challenge," from 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24 at the Ramada Hotel and Conference Center, 2402 N. Forest Road, Getzville. Cost is $150 for p...
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Absentee ballots available
      Anyone unable to get to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 6 can request an absentee ballot from Dr. Barry A. Weinstein's office. The Erie County Legislator for the 15th District, Weinstein has applications available by calling his district office in Williamsville at 633-0617. Voter registration forms may...
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Shop early at center
      Anyone looking to get a jump on holiday shopping will have their chance at the Amherst Center for Senior Services club sales. The center will hold three fall sales before the holiday season: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Oct. 15-18 and Tuesday, Nov. 20; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec...
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Youth News
      Boy Scout Troop 85 recently returned from a camping trip to the Lake Placid-Whiteface Mountain area. Scouts and leaders were treated to gondola rides up Little Whiteface before they hiked up to the top of Whiteface. Recent past adventures include Frank Lloyd Wright's Falling Water/ white water raf...
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AYB Winter Day Camp registration set
      The Amherst Youth Board will begin accepting applications for its Winter Day Camp Programs for children ages 5-11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15 through Friday, Oct. 19. Evening registration will be offered from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18.
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