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Kids ' on the Block'
Program teaches youths about classmates with disabilities
by JILL SCHMELZER Reporter
      '' People Inc.'s "Kids on the Block" program teaches youths about classmates and others with disabilities. The program is an internationally acclaimed disability awareness program that educates children about people with disabilities and the acceptance of differences
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Experience alternative travel
CHRISTINE HICKS- USTA Travel
      Iwas at a meeting the other night and discussion glossed over what happens to the 50-somethings. If we're lucky enough to make it that far, there's a self-awareness that grabs hold of us, a surprise event that occurs to each of us. In that vein, or so went the discussion, we all want to find ourse...
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WIICH to hold Christmas luncheon
      Women Interested In Cystic Health, WIICH, will hold a Christmas boutique luncheon at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13 at Salvatore's Italian Gardens on Transit Road in Clarence. The cost is $20. For reservations, call 652-9613 or 652-0375. Toys, gift cards and donations are being accepted for Cystic chil...
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Jim Kelly to appear at Boulevard Mall, promotes Hunter's Hope 'Boyd's Bear'
      Former Buffalo Bills quarterback, Jim Kelly, will be at the Boulevard Mall, located at the corner of Niagara Falls Boulevard and Maple Road from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7. He will be promoting the new Hunter's Hope Boyds Bear, "Tear." This is the fifth in a series of collectable bears, holding ...
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In the Military
      Caitlin Koniarczyk completed 469,731 hours of service and 112 projects for the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps. Army Pvt. Joseph D. Tomczak of Amherst graduated from the Field Artillery Automated Tactical Systems Specialist Advanced Individual Training course at Fort Sill, Lawton, ...
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Couple marry in morning ceremony
      Nicolle Gray married Sean Harrington in a morning ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006 at St. Brigid's Church in Westbury, N.Y. Deacon Michael Metzdorff officiated. The bride is the daughter of Michelle and George Bancroft of East Amherst and Glenn and Rhonda Gray of Charlotte, N.C. The groom is th...
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Bride wears Swedish c ro w n
      Renee Schmidt married Paul Nasbaumer in an afternoon ceremony on Friday, Oct. 6, 2006 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Williamsville. Dr. Kenneth Schmidt, uncle of the bride, officiated. The bride is the daughter of Gudrun and Ron Schmidt of Williamsville. The groom is the son of Gail and John N...
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Couple honeymoons in Pocono Mountains
      Amie Godzich married Brian Zimmer in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006 at Harris Hill United Methodist Church in Williamsville. The Rev. Dr. Kathy Stengel and the Rev. Louis Klein officiated. The bride is the daughter of Kim and Lawrence Godzich of Cheektowaga. The groom is the son ...
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Gugino- Krakowiak
      Cathleen and David Gugino of Fredonia announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Nicole Gugino, to Peter James Krakowiak, son of Sharon and James Krakowiak of West Seneca. Miss Gugino is a 2002 graduate of Fredonia High School. She earned her bachelor's degree in math education from Geneseo...
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Gerich- Tryon
      James Gerich of Chicago announces the engagement of his daughter, Beth Gerich, to Steve Tryon, son of Kathy and Marv Tryon of Amherst. Miss Gerich is also the daughter of the late Patricia Gerich. Miss Gerich is a 1998 graduate of William Fremd High School. She earned her bachelor's degree in oper...
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Comerford- Anzaldi
      Judith and Deacon Michael Comerford of West Seneca announce the engagement of their daughter, Aileen Ann Comerford, to Antonino Anzaldi, son of Anna and Francesco Anzaldi of Chicago. Miss Comerford is a 1997 graduate of West Seneca West High School. She earned her bachelor's degree in hotel busin...
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B u t l e r- Vaughan
      Drs. Nancy and Michael Butler of East Amherst announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Lisa Butler, to Christopher Maurice Vaughan, son of Carol and Maurice Vaughan of Clarence. Miss Butler is a 2001 graduate of Williamsville East High School. She earned her bachelor's degree in busines...
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Geddes- Baldwin
      Kathleen and Ronald Geddes of Clarence announce the engagement of their daughter, Debra Geddes, to Dale Baldwin, son of Bonnie Locicero of Alden, N.Y. and Clifford Baldwin of Buffalo. Miss Geddes is a 1995 graduate of Maryvale High School. She earned her bachelor's degree in liberal studies from M...
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Bride's uncle unites couple in marriage
      Laura Ann Sypniewski married Matthew William McGloin in a morning ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2006 at St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Lancaster. Deacon Robert Dobmeier, uncle of the bride, officiated. The bride is the daughter of Nancy and Edward Sypniewski of Bowmansville. The groom is th...
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Connelly- Bargmann
      Elaine and James Connelly of Orchard Park announce the engagement of their daughter, Betsy E. Connelly, to Karl F. Bargmann, son of Mary Ellen and Franz Bargmann Jr. of Hamburg. Miss Connelly is a 1998 graduate of Orchard Park High School. She earned her bachelor's degree in management and geronto...
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Kimmicks celebrate 25 years
      Richard and Susan Kimmick of Lancaster celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a private dinner at Salvatore's Italian Gardens, followed by a dinner with family at Ricci's Roma Italian Restaurant in Cheektowaga. Richard Kimmick married Susan Grieco on Sept. 11, 1981 at Our Lady Help of Chri...
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Couple marks 50 years with friends, family
      Joan and Merritt Spoth of Akron celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends at the American Legion Hall in Clarence Center. Merritt Spoth married Joan Thuman on Dec. 1, 1956 at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Swormville. Merritt is retired from Frontier Stone in Lockport...
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Center for Inquiry to hold literary cafe event
      The Center for Inquiry will host Erica Campbell and poet Celeste Lawson at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6 at 1310 Sweet Home Road in Amherst.
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Williamsville Franciscans celebrate anniversaries
      Nine Sisters of St. Francis from Williamsville celebrated their 50th, 60th, and 70th anniversaries at a concelebrated Mass of Thanksgiving on Oct. 7 at Ss. Peter and Paul Church. Jubilarians included Sister Dolores Neunder, 70 years; Sisters Grace A. Knauber, Dominic Marie Tamburello; M. Beatrice ...
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Amh erst / Willi ams ville Library News
      The following events will be held at the Clearfield Library, 770 Hopkins Road: FRIDAY FUN FOR PRESCHOOLERS will be held from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 8 for children 2 to 5. AMERICAN GIRL WINTER PARTY will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8 for ages 5 and up.
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SENIORNEWS
      The following events will take place at the Amherst Center for Senior Services, 350 John James Audubon Parkway. For more information, call 636-3059. HOLIDAY HAPPENING will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6. Knitters, crafters and quilt clubs will be selling items for holiday shopping.
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Pots for your plants
      Because they are the most readily available and least expensive, plastic and clay are the two most popular options. Drainage is very important for all plants to prevent root rot so make sure that whatever container you purchase there is a drain hole in the bottom of the pot or a way to drill a hole...
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BeeHealthy
Timely Hints for a Healthy Lifestyle
Vital information given on organ transplants
      The success rates of transplant surgery have improved remarkably, but growing shortages exist in the supply of organs and tissues available for transplantation. Many Americans who need transplants cannot get them because of these shortages. The result: some of these people die while waiting for th...
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