Earth Day didn't end at 11:59 p.m. Tuesday
Bee Editorial
      While Tuesday, April 22, marked the official Earth Day, there are still plenty of opportunities to make every day Earth Day. The Town of Amherst has recently announced several initiatives that can help you and those around you live a greener life.
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Spindle items
JESSICA FINCH Associate Editor
      • STICKER SHOCK - I was recently banned. From saying the words "gas prices" that is. I will admit I have become obsessed with talking about them.
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Some random thoughts on potatoes, pickles, parenthood
DAN MEYER Political Columnist
      Some random thoughts on things that may or may not be making headlines as I recently pondered the meaning of life while soaking up some sun on the patio of a local dining establishment.
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Nation's corporate structure must be overhauled
SATISH MOHAN Amherst Supervisor
      American factories are closing every day, and thousands of union and nonunion workers are being laid off. Most of the manufacturing job losses can be attributed to increases in imports of foreign goods. In 2007, we had a trade deficit of $847 billion, five times more than we had 10 years ago.
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Correction
      St. Paul's Lutheran Church will hold its sixth annual basket gala at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 26 at Buffalo Marriott Hotel, 1340 Millersport Highway. The address was incorrect in last week's What's Going On listing.
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