Mohan's demands on department are unreasonable
Bee Editorial
      Supervisor Satish Mohan is no longer serving the Town of Amherst; he is trying to rule over it. Following several outbursts, it appears he is trying to have complete control over everything in Town Hall. Twice during Monday's work session he proclaimed that he was the CEO of the town.
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Spindle items
JESSICA FINCH Associate Editor
      • PAY IT FORWARD — I am a true believer in the concept of paying it forward. know in my life that some good fortune has come my way because of the positive choices I have made.
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Out of the Past
      125 Years Ago Aug. 2, 1883 The Reist Mill Company, which has been making extensive improvements, is now in full running order and better prepared than ever to please customers. The Erie County Protection Association offers a reward of fifty dollars for a sorrel stallion horse that was stolen from Jacob F. Muck of Getzville.
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The legislator's daily dilemma and an open letter to all politicians
DAN MEYER Political Columnist
      We are going to start off this week's political rant with your friendly neighborhood political pundit displaying my sensitive side by revealing that I do indeed understand the struggles that elected officials deal with on a daily basis.
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Small businesses need to hear more about health care reform
      When Sen. John McCain delivered the keynote address at the National Federation of Independent Business 2008 National Small Business Summit last month, he did much more than speak to several hundred interested small business owners. He pushed the concerns of a significant voting bloc to the forefront of the presidential campaigns.
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