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October 24th, 2007
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Mohan will reconsider proposed positions
Budget public hearing
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
      In his second attempt at a town budget, Supervisor Satish Mohan prepared a less controversial budget. During Monday's public budget hearing residents were more concerned with the Community Improvement Project list than the actual budget.
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Juul named village administrator
by ELIZABETH TAUFA Reporter
      Williamsville Deputy Treasurer Lynda Juul was appointed as the new village administrator at the Village Board's regular meeting Monday. Juul's appointment came after a 3-2 vote, with trustees Jeff Kingsley and Brian Geary voting against the resolution that stated Juul would be hired at an annual ...
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Homecoming
     Dominic Missana and Aleece Burgio were crowned king and queen of the Williamsville East homecoming celebration last week. For more photos, turn to page 18. Photo by Joe Eberle Purchase color photos at www.BeeNews.com
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     PUMPKIN PATCH - Denise Reichard arranges pumpkins for sale outside Williamsville United Methodist Church, Main and Oakgrove, in preparation for Halloween. Photo by Joe Eberle Purchase color photos at www.BeeNews.com
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 Local News
•Red Ribbon Week teaches pupils about the right choices
Students around Amherst rallied together on Monday for the kickoff of Red Ribbon Week - Oct. 22-26. Dressed in red, or proudly wearing their red ribbons, students are making a visual statement, saying they pledge to be drug and alcohol free. More...
•Full Story
•Walgreen's ready to move to next phase with planning board OK
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 Editorial
•Micromanaging hinders village planning
Planning for the future? A great idea. Trying to control the future? Not so great. The Williamsville Community Plan Committee, after a summer-long hiatus, recently reconvened to discuss the draft of a 20-year community plan so that it may be presented to the public and eventually implemented. More...
•Spindle items
•Numbers don't lie about population drop in Buffalo
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 Police Blotter
•Police Blotter
(Editor's note: The Bee's police blotter is a sampling of unusual, sometimes humorous calls received by the police department. It is not intended to be a complete record of all incidents reported.) Friday, Oct. More...
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 Bee Heard
•Bee Heard
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 Obituaries
•Peter A. Grant, former vice president of human relations at Columbus McKinnon Corporation
Peter A. Grant, 75, of East Amherst, died on Monday, Oct. 15, 2007 at Beechwood Continuing Care in Amherst. Born in Utica, Mr. Grant graduated from Utica Free Academy and received a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics from Utica College of Syracuse University and a Master of Business Admini... More...
•Walter Steur, research engineer
•Julie A. Hoffmeister, Town of Clarence clerical worker
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 Education
•Thirteen distinguished alumni chosen for Williamsville Wall of Fame
The Williamsville Central School District will honor 13 distinguished graduates who have gone on to successful careers in academia, medicine, business, entertainment, music, broadcasting and public service. The 2007 Wall of Fame Induction includes alumni from the district's three high schools. More...
•Student awarded scholarship
•Residents named distinguished alumni
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 Sports
•Flames close out season with upset win
Williamsville East's biggest problem all season was finishing games. That changed last Saturday. The Flames (2-6, 2-6) put forth one of its best efforts in 2007 with a 24-22 homecoming win over Federation playoff-bound Grand Island (5-3, 5-2). More...
•Sweet Home finishes off undefeated regular season
•Amherst girls win medium schools race at Clarence Invite
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 Lifestyles
•Dreaming of a 'green' Christmas? Try mini Christmas trees this season
Think green is just the traditional color of the holidays? Think again! This season, it's more than a color. It's the hippest way to decorate while giving back to both your family and Mother Earth. And the easiest, most festive way to be an Earth-friendly elf is to decorate with a living Norfolk ... More...
•Amherst grad wins Emmy for sound
•Ongoing Habitat Buffalo projects seek volunteers
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 What's Going On
•What's Going On
JCC Ski Club now accepting reservations The JCC Ski Club is now accepting reservations for skiers in sixth- through 12th-grades for trips to Kissing Bridge. The season begins Jan. 6 and continues through March 2. Participants do not have to be JCC members. Early sign-ups will receive a discoun... More...
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 Entertainment
•Snyder resident sponsors ceramics room in new Burchfield-Penney center
To Sylvia L. Rosen, 87, ceramics are art. They are also her life's work. She has dedicated her life to being a potter, supporting other craft artists and championing the fact that ceramics are fine art. More...
•Halloween
•Speakers
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 Business
•Business News
The New York Business Hall of Fame is seeking nominations for reputable business leaders or companies in New York State that have demonstrated outstanding leadership skills in the workplace and community. Nominations are being accepted through Jan. 31, 2008, for induction as part of the "Class ... More...
•Amherst Closets/Garage Space opens showroom
•Meetings
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 Legal Notices
•Public Notices
- LEGAL NOTICE - NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: ERIE COUNTY DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE, Plaintiff(s) vs. A. LYNN CUTRONA, IF LIVING, OR IF EITHER OR ALL BE DEAD, et al., Defendant( s) Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 51 E. More...
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