Out of the Past
      125 Years Ago March 22, 1883 A meeting of soldiers of the late war will be held at the Eagle House this week Saturday, to take further action in forming a Grand Army of the Republic post to have its headquarters in the village. All former soldiers are invited.
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Paterson seeks cooperation as he takes oath of office
      New York Gov. David A. Paterson took the oath of office Monday, pledging to lead the state to more prosperous times. Paterson succeeds former Gov. Eliot Spitzer, who resigned March 12 after being linked to a high-priced prostitution ring.
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Community News
      Monsignor Robert E. Zapel, pastor of St. Leo the Great Church in Amherst, was elected to chair the board of members for the Catholic Health System. The board of members is composed of representatives from Ascension Health, the Diocese of Buffalo and Catholic Health East.
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Amherst Schools capital roof project backed up
by PATRICK J. NAGY Reporter
      The Amherst Central School District will have to wait a little longer for roof replacement at the district buildings.
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Basketball tournament seeks players
      After the first Knockout Cancer Basketball Tournament was such a success, the Grano family of East Amherst has decided to hold a second tournament, and this time they are "stepping it up a notch." On Sunday, March 30, in the heart of March Madness, the family will host the second Knockout Cancer ...
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Glee Club to present Red Blazer Varieties show
      The Amherst Male Glee Club is celebrating its 60th year in style. Directed by Walter E. Reitz, The Red Blazer Varieties 2008 show will feature popular acts from the past 60 years. Described as a Broadway style musical revue with a touch of vaudeville, the annual show brings together more than 50 ...
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Pre -K registration under way in Williamsville District
      The registration process for the Williamsville Central School District Universal Pre-Kindergarten program has begun. The program is available free of charge and is currently offered at four area preschools and day care centers. Parents are responsible for providing transportation to and from the ...
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When Irish Eyes are Smiling
     WHEN IRISH EYES ARE SMILING - Irish dancers, Morgan Woodson and Shannon Quinlan perform at the annual Amherst Gaelic League St. Patrick's Day Party on Friday at Hearthstone Manor. The event raises money for the Belfast Summer Relief Program, which has hosted more than 1,200 children from Northern I...
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Order Up
     ORDER UP - Amherst Lions Member Herb Wilbur and volunteer Alan Stewart stack pancakes for the breakfast held on Saturday at Christ United Methodist Church. Money raised benefits The Ross Eye Institute at 1176 Main St., Buffalo. More than $1,500 will be donated. The Lions served more than 230 breakf...
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Installation
     INSTALLATION - The Amherst Garden Club held the installation of its new officers at the Park Country Club on March 12. Pictured from left are Second Vice President Lita Patterson, First Vice President Neelam Kohl, Past President Eleanor Wolfors, President Fedora Duszynski, Treasurer Evelyn Mietlows...
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Nurse practitioner teams with Food Network chef to help cooks with RA
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
      Her family sitting together enjoying a home-cooked meal is one thing Cathleen Incorvia said she didn't want to lose because of her rheumatoid arthritis. Diagnosed in her mid-30s, Incorvia said the pain from RA can be overwhelming - when she's getting ready for the day, at work as a registered nu...
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Acres of farmland protected
      Together, two Amherst farm families have permanently protected 178 acres of adjoining and active farmland. Brothers Don and Dan Spoth, of Donald Spoth Farms, and Rick and Karen Vilonen, of Ben Brook Farm, have protected their farms forever from development through the Town of Amherst Farmland Prot...
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Williamsville District launches E-Alert program
      Parents can now know instantly if there is a power outage at a school, or if district buildings have closed for bad weather, or any other emergencies involving the Williamsville School District. On Friday the district launched E-Alert on its Web site, www.willamsvillek12.
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Red Cross recognizes donors
      Continuing a tradition of an annual proclamation given by every president of the United States since Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1943, George W. Bush recently issued a proclamation declaring March as Red Cross Month. Red Cross Month is a time set aside to recognize those who volunteer their time in ...
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Weinberg Campus resident celebrates 105th birthday
      Affectionately known as "Del," Idella Vogelsang celebrated her 105th birthday on March 9 at Weinberg Campus. As the eldest resident of Weinberg's Rosa Coplon Living Center, Vogelsang was joined by staff, fellow residents and family members on March 10 at her milestone birthday party.
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SOMEONE YOU SHOULD KNOW
Director shares passion for dance
by ANDREA KIMBRIEL
      Maris Battaglia once taught dance lessons in her mother's basement. She is now the director of the American Academy of Ballet, a facility with 600 students. Battaglia has been teaching dance in the area for 43 years.
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