Bank to hold food drive, mitten, hat collection
by KIMBERLY M. KARCHER Clarence Editor
      The holiday season is upon us, and employees at Waterford Village Bank are asking community members to not only think of friends and family during these times, but also those less fortunate.
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Brighton Optical enters 40th year of brightening vision
by JILL SCHMELZER Ken-Ton Editor
      Brighton Optical celebrated its 40th year in the eye business in October. Owner Bob Zachary attributes the company's success to changing with the times. "We were one of the first in the area to go computerized back in the day," the Amherst resident said, noting that he and his staff also keep up...
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Meetings
      Customer loyalty to be topic of seminar Buffalo Niagara Sales & Marketing Executives will hold a seminar titled "Beyond Customer Loyalty: How to Drive Continued Sales from Your Existing Clients" at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20 at the Millennium Airport Hotel, 2040 Walden Ave., Cheektowaga. Th...
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Investment information presented in free seminar
      Residents are welcome to attend a free seminar on wise and safe investing, presented by AARP, the office of the New York attorney general and the Investor Protection Trust. The seminar is part of a statewide initiative titled "Investor Education on Campus" to provide information to help consumers...
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Process kills larvae living in wooden packaging
      H&H Wood Products has started using a pallet kiln, which reduces insect infestation that has been traced to wooden packages from foreign countries. H&H president William K. Heussler, of Amherst, said using the kiln meets the export requirements of the International Standards for Phytosanitary Mea...
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Chiropractic office supports Buffalo shelter
      Do you have room for one more gift on your shopping list? Consider adding a present for Cornerstone Manor. Donations of pajamas, gift baskets and money are needed for the facility in Buffalo that houses women and children.
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Sales, marketing group lists board members
      New officers have been named by the Buffalo Niagara Sales and Marketing Executives. Members of the executive committee are Althea Luehrsen, president; Jeffrey Reed, executive vice president; Marion Kopin, CPA treasurer; Joseph W. Keefe, corporate counsel; and Jeanne Hellert, executive director.
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Women's hospital board donates $30,000 for gastrointestinal equipment
      The Women's Board of Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital has donated $30,000 for the purchase of an esophageal manometer. This is just the latest in a decades-long history of financial support of the hospital by the Women's Board.
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AAA launches new 'Easy Ride' service
      AAA Western and Central New York has launched a new personal transportation service in the Amherst area. "Easy Ride" offers "convenient, and reliable" car rides around town, the company stated. AAA members who are no longer willing or able to drive can make use of this transportation option.
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Business News
      Hunt Real Estate Corporation raised more than $10,000 during an Oktoberfest Auction to benefit the United Way. The event was held Oct. 17 at Main-Transit Fire Hall in Amherst. Gilman Ciocia, a provider of federal, state and local tax planning and preparation services today has set its schedule...
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