Correction
      Town of Amherst Council Member Deborah Bruch Bucki voted in favor of the appointment of College Bogdan to the Zoning Board of Appeals at the Jan. 7 meeting. The vote was 6-1, with Council Member Dan Ward casting the no vote.
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WBA Winners
     WBA WINNERS - The Williamsville Business Association recently announced its winners from the Holiday Walk. Amy Alexander, left, won the Holiday Hunt, with prizes from Pizza Plant and an overnight stay at the Hampton Inn. Joan Ess, center, was presented with the $500 Shopping Spree Villa Bucks. The ...
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Looking back on the asset journey
      For many of us, New Year's resolutions are grandly made and easily broken. Why? A resolution is a decision to change something, most often without a clue as to how to proceed. What if we could turn all of those decisions into promises? And turn that promise into a plan. Then the things that we res...
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Proposed rules of order changes sent for committee review
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
      The Amherst Town Board thinks that Council Member Dr. Barry Weinstein proposed changes to the rules of order need some fine tuning. (See editorial on page four) The board agreed to create a committee, consisting of two board members - Deborah Bruch Bucki and Guy Marlette, the town attorney, tow...
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Man celebrates century birthday, credits laughter
      Young and old could learn a lesson or two from Hyman Glaser, who celebrated his 100th birthday on Jan. 11, 2008. He was married for 70 years to Wanda Czarana, who passed away at the age of 95. "They did everything together," Glaser's son, Bob, said.
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Village of Williamsville water rates increased
by ELIZABETH TAUFA Reporter
      As a result of an increase mandated by the Erie County Water Authority, Village of Williamsville residents will see a 6-cent increase in their water rates this year. Water rates for structures inside the village will pay $4.29 per 1,000 gallons of water used, and structures outside the village th...
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Home invasion reported on Harding Road
      A Harding Road woman was home with her infant son on Jan. 8 when three men entered her house, tied her up and ransacked the home. Detective Lt. Rick Walter said Amherst police are continuing to investigate the home invasion, which occurred around 11 p.m. Jan. 8.
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Kern appointed Amherst Schools' new school business administrator
      The Amherst Central School District has appointed Gregory W. Kern to a three-year probationary term as school business administrator at the district office effective Feb. 11 at its Jan. 8 board meeting.
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Community News
      Robert Krieterof Williamsville was named commodore of the Niagara Sailing Club for 2008. He was installed on New Year's Day. Other officers are: Vice Commodore John Crownie, Rear Commodore John Dickinson, Fleet Capt.
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Lake Forest North residents moved to North High feeder pattern
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
      The Lake Forest North subdivision has been in the Forest Elementary-Mill Middle-South High feeder pattern since 2003, but that will not be the case next year. At its Jan. 8 meeting, the Williamsville Central School Board approved a recommendation by Superintendent Howard S.
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2008 Officers
     2008 OFFICERS - Ellicott Creek Fire Department held a celebration on Saturday in which the new officers were recognized. From left are board Chairman Rich Eggleston, Chief Michael Parker and President Bruce Culligan. Seated is Marsha Tremblett, president of the women's auxiliary. Photo by Joe Eberl...
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Kaplan provides students with free SAT practice tests
      To prepare students for the competitive college admissions market, Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions is offering Western New York students a free practice run. The first provider of test preparation and admissions services nationwide, Kaplan Test Prep will offer the free SAT practice test at 5:30 p...
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Next head of Park School of Buffalo named
      Christopher J. Lauricella has been named head of the Park School of Buffalo, according to P. Jeffrey Birtch, president of the Park board of trustees, and Lawrence Schreiber, a trustee who chaired the school's Head Search Committee.
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Park School of Buffalo driver education registration ends Jan. 22
      The Park School of Buffalo, located at 4625 Harlem Road in Snyder, is offering spring driver education this year.
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Schools host forum to spotlight education issues
      The Williamsville, Amherst, Sweet Home and Clarence school districts will host a legislative forum from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24 in the Williamsville district boardroom, 105 Casey Road. New York State Regents Chancellor Robert Bennett will join Assemblymen Jim Hayes and Michael Cole, alon...
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People in the News
      Anthony J. Baynes of Amherst has been appointed to the Buffalo State College Foundation Board, his alma mater. He is chairman of the Erie County Fiscal Stability Authority and also chairs the A.J. Baynes Group, encompassing Extra Mile Transportation, LLC; A.J. Baynes Freight Contractors, Ltd.; an...
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UB Women's Club plans wine tasting party
      The UB Women's Club's annual wine tasting party will feature the food and wine of France. The event is planned for 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8 at the Buffalo Launch Club, 503 E. River Road, Grand Island. The cost is $60 per person, and reservations are required by Feb. 5.
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Man pleads guilty in death of Amherst woman
      Kevin Baker, 39, pleaded guilty Monday to manslaughter in the first degree before Supreme Court Justice Russell Buscaglia. Baker admitted to the Oct. 13, 2007 suffocation murder of 24-year-old Jillian M. Flagg of Amherst while she visited his North Street home in Buffalo, said Erie County Distric...
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