School budgets should be passed
Bee Editorial
      Those wanting to speak out against the 2008-09 school budgets had their chance, and to vote down a budget now would be backwards thinking. The three town districts - Amherst, Sweet Home and Williamsville - have their spending plans ready for your consideration.
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Spindle items
JESSICA FINCH Associate Editor
      • THE BEST MOTHER'S DAY GIFTS - My mom gave herself her own Mother's Day present last week. Her final grades from Trocaire College were tallied, and she has graduated, earning the title of registered nurse.
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Philosophy, stubbornness reasons why Williams would not be missed
DAN MEYER Political Columnist
      He's been stirring the pot since he first came to town, so it's really no surprise that the latest furor caused by the revelation that James Williams is a finalist for a school superintendent position in Tennessee has opened up a public dialogue on whether or not Williams'
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Success can be seen in many aspects of education
LAURA CHABE Amherst School Superintendent
      It is hard to believe that we are quickly approaching the end of another school year. Preparations for graduation and the many other activities that symbolize the end of the school year are well under way. This is always an exciting time for our families and our faculty members.
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Let Erie County borrow
CHRIS COLLINS Erie County Executive
      As your county executive, my top job and priority is to make decisions that are in the best long-term interest of this community. That is why I look ahead 50 years from now when making decisions. For too long, leaders in this community have been concerned about the short term.
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