Lee calls on State Department to scrap planned passport fee increase
      Rep. Chris Lee, R-District 26, sent a letter to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton asking her to scrap the State Department’s plan to raise passport fees by as much as $110 for a family of four. According to an announcement from earlier this month, the cost to renew or obtain a new passport could be raised by as much as 35 percent.
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     CELEBRATION — Alexander Kleyman and his son, 4-year-old Avraham, enjoy the Jewish celebration of Purim while dressed in ponchos as part of the event’s Mexican Fiesta theme Sunday at the Ch
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     GOING AROUND — GiGi Hioki, 4, of Buffalo, rides the carousel during the Kiddie Carnival Saturday at the Boulevard Mall. The event was held to benefit the Amherst Youth Board.
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Lifestyle changes keep Cheektowaga contestant motivated
by CAROLINE L. HUFTALEN Special Sections Editor
      After finding his groove at the gym, Cheektowaga contestant Timothy Donohue is keeping motivated and seeing all the perks that come with healthy living. According to Donohue, he primarily works on his own with a workout plan provided by a Gold’s Gym trainer. He usually goes to the gym every day and focuses not just on burning calories but building muscle.
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* AWARDS DINN*ER
      ‘A Celebration of Assets’ Aw a rd s March 10, 2010. For details, call 631-7215. Edla Collora – Adult Service to Youth - Volunteer
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