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PollThe massive fall planting of trees throughout those communities affected by the October 2006 storm will get under way following a series of "bare-root" tree planting seminars to be held later this month. The sessions are being organized by Re-Tree Western New York and the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy. More ... Registration is taking place for another year for the Boy Scouts. Several of the Amherst schools have Cub Scout packs that meet at the elementary level. There are several area churches that serve as host sites as well. Boys can join a pack at anytime, but September is the official kickoff month to the year. More ... Chrystine Tedeschi is alive. That might not seem to be any great feat to many people, but Tedeschi never takes it for granted. "I'm a very grateful, contented person," said the Amherst resident, a nine-year survivor of ovarian cancer. More ... In order to detect ovarian cancer early, awareness is key. Ovarian cancer is the deadliest of gynecologic cancers and is the fifth leading cause of cancer death among U.S. women. The disease occurs in one of 69 women. While usually unrecognized until in the final stages, ovarian cancer is detectable in early stages and is treatable. More ... Lori Kozlowski married Christopher Tirado in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2007 at Infant of Prague Church, Cheektowaga. Monsignor Angelo Caligiuri officiated. The bride is the daughter of Margaret and Michael Kozlowski of Cheektowaga. The groom is the son of Linda O'Connor of Buffalo and Ramon Tirado of Torrington, Conn. More ... Donna and Joseph McBride of Livingston, N.J., announce the engagement of their daughter, Meredith Caitlin McBride, to U. S. Marine Capt. Joshua Edward Cavan, son of Veronica and Edward Cavan of Amherst. Miss McBride is a 1997 graduate of Livingston High School. More ... Virginia and Joseph Sorrentino of Williamsville announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Ann Sorrentino, to William Charles Lapp, son of Darryl and Alan Lapp of Merrick, N.Y. Miss Sorrentino is a 2000 graduate of Williamsville East High School. She graduated in 2005 from the University at Buffalo with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration. More ... Patricia and Norman Kuerzdoerfer of Cheektowaga announce the engagement of their daughter, Susan Kuerzdoerfer, to Erich Kraus, son of Sandra and George Kraus of Williamsville. Miss Kuerzdoerfer graduated from West Seneca East High School in 1991. She received a degree in elementary education from Medaille College in 1996. She works as a quality specialist. More ... Elizabeth Gerich married Steven Tryon in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2007 at St. Vincent De Paul Church in Chicago. The Rev. Patrick Harrity officiated. The bride is the daughter of James Gerich of Chicago and the late Patricia Gerich. The groom is the son of Kathy and Marv Tryon of Amherst. More ... Stacey J. Pylkas married N. Jeffrey Klein in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, June 30, 2007 at St. Columbkille Church in Fort Myers, Fla. The Rev. James Croglio, uncle of the groom, officiated. The bride is the daughter of Gloria Pylkas of Fort Myers and the late Dale Pylkas. The groom is the son of Diane and Norman Klein of Snyder. More ... Arlene and Arthur Masso of Williamsville announce the engagement of their daughter, Talia Masso, to Michael Bean, son of Janice Schaner of Hamburg. Miss Masso graduated from Williamsville South High School in 1998. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish in 2002 and a Master of Arts degree in Spanish and education in 2005, both from the University at Buffalo. More ... Michealenne Mercuri of Cheektowaga and Louis Mercuri of Boston, N.Y., announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Mercuri, to John Rosenberg Jr., son of Linda and John Rosenberg Sr. of Lockport. Miss Mercuri is a 2001 graduate of Cheektowaga Central High School. In 2003 she received a degree in mortuary science from Canton State College. More ... Deborah and Clifford Miller of Clarence announce the engagement of their daughter, Rebecca Miller, to Aaron Richbart, son of Suzanne and Samuel Richbart of Cheektowaga. Miss Miller graduated from Clarence High School in 2003. She is a student at D'Youville College, majoring in dietetics. More ... Cynthia and Joseph Nowicki of Cheektowaga announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Nowicki, to Scott Kapperman, son of Judith and Spencer Kapperman of Getzville. Miss Nowicki graduated from West Seneca East High School in 1999. She graduated from Erie Community College in 2003 with a medical assistant degree. She is a certified medical assistant. More ... Ken and Bobbi Burgess of Florida announce the engagement of their daughter, Jamie Burgess, to Danny Weinstein, son of Evie and Barry Weinstein of Amherst. Miss Burgess is also the daughter of the late Pam Clark. Miss Burgess is a 1999 graduate of Williamsville East High School. She graduated from Boston University in 2005 with a master's degree in public health. More ... Lauren Kathryn Gentner married David Jonathan Masse in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007 at St. Mary's Church, Swormville. The Rev. Robert M. Yetter officiated. The bride is the daughter of Norma and Jeffrey Gentner of Williamsville. The groom is the son of Kathryn and Mark Masse of Grand Island. More ... Angela Desiderio married Phillip Jarnot in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, June 16, 2007 at St. Philip the Apostle Church, Cheektowaga. The Rev. Andrzej Kozminski officiated. The bride is the daughter of Barbara and Joseph Desiderio of West Seneca. The groom is the son of Sharon and Lawrence Jarnot of Cheektowaga. More ... Kelly Christine Allen married Sean Robert Martin in an afternoon ceremony on Friday, Aug. 31, 2007 at Sacred Heart Church, Bowmansville. The Rev. Mark Illig officiated. The bride is the daughter of Gail and Stephen Allen of Lancaster. The groom is the son of Cheryl Fessler of Lancaster and Joel Martin of Buffalo. More ... Samantha JoAnn Gettings married Christopher Robert Shatzel in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2007 at St. Benedict Church, Buffalo. The Rev. Joseph D. Porpiglia officiated. The bride is the daughter of Patricia DiVita of Eggertsville. The groom is the son of NancyAnn Shatzel of North Tonawanda and Robert Shatzel of Fort Myers, Fla. More ... Judith W. and David G. Stafford of Williamsville announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Anne Stafford, to Aaron Brion Andrew Hinklin, son of Jean and the Rev. Dr. Robert L. Hinklin of Naples, Fla. Miss Stafford is a 1993 graduate of Williamsville East High School. She received a degree in biology from Geneseo State College in 1997. More ... Diana and Ron Huber of Alden celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at a reception for family and friends given by their children in the Timberlake Restaurant at the Arrowhead Golf Club, Akron. Ron Huber married the former Diana Stack on Sept. 7, 1957 in Buffalo. More ... Monica (Mickey) and Joseph Arcara of Colden, formerly of Cheektowaga, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at Orazio's Restaurant, Clarence. Joseph Arcara married the former Monica Antkowiak on Sept. 14, 1957 at St. Casimer's Church, Buffalo. More ... Starelyn J. and William F. Myregaard of New Port Richey, Fla., formerly of Williamsville, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on June 29, 2007 by renewing their wedding vows at the Lakewood United Methodist Church. Bill Myregaard, the couple's son and classical guitarist, played during the ceremony. More ... Ruth and Carl Schneggenburger of Snyder celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a dinner at Olive Garden. Carl Schneggenburger married the former Ruth Meyer on Sept. 7, 1957 at St. Lawrence Church, Buffalo. Carl is retired from his self-employed scrap metal business. Ruth is a registered nurse at Heathwood Health Care. More ... Call me crazy, but I love airports. I love waiting in them. I like arriving early and having long layovers. When I don't fly as frequently as I'd like, I miss it. Like I said - call me crazy. I realized this as I was on my way to Louisville, Ky., last weekend. In an effort to dovetail arrivals and departures for five of us, I ended up waiting. More ... The following events will take place at the Amherst Center for Senior Services, 350 John James Audubon Parkway. Registration is required. For more information, call 636-3059. Farmer's Market, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., every Tuesday in September in the lounge. More ... The cost of lunch is $2.25 for Erie County residents age 60 and older. Call 636-3059. Wednesday, Sept. 19 - Egg or chicken salad with shredded lettuce, vegetable salad, pasta salad Thursday. Sept. More ... In honor of St. Francis, Christ the King Church, at Main Street and Lamarck Drive, will have a blessing of animals at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3. The event, presented by Respect Life Ministries, will be held in the vestibule in the event of inclement weather. For more information, call the rectory at 839-1430. More ... Louis Cascino has entered basic cadet training at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo., in preparation to enter the first academic year at the academy. He is the son of Camille and Frank Cascino of Williamsville and a 2007 graduate of Williamsville South High School. More ... A fence is an investment most homeowners make only once or twice in their lives. Fences provide protection, privacy and "curb appeal." They can define property lines and enhance security, keeping children and pets in and unwelcome intruders out. A good fence, especially an isolation fence around a swimming pool, can also reduce homeowners' liability. More ... |
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