New Year’s resolutions
Village and town officials share their goals for 2007
by JILL SCHMELZER Reporter
      T he countdown has been said and 2007 has arrived. People have made their New Year’s resolutions — whether it be shedding those 5 pounds or controlling their temper s.
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Keeping your New Year’s Resolution
      So, it’s the first week of January. You’ve made your resolutions, and so far, so good. But then it hits. The second week of January. One more cigarette won’t hurt — after all, you haven’t had one all week. You should go to the gym, but you’re already home. So what if you just throw those bills on ...
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SENIOR NEWS
      The following events will take place at the Amherst Center for Senior Services, 350 John James Audubon Parkway. For more information, call 636-3059. Getting to Know You will be held at noon Thursday, Jan. 4 and will feature a special nutrition lunch.
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Lunch Menu
      Wednesday, Jan. 3 — veal parmesan with tomato sauce over spaghetti with orange juice, peas and cookies. Thursday, Jan. 4 — Baked meat loaf with gravy, herbed pasta, carrots and dinner roll. Friday, Jan. 5 — Cheese omelette with Creole Sauce, hash brown potatoes, broccoli with cheese sauce and ...
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Couple honeymoons in Dominican Republic
      Amanda Suzanne Payne married Michael Gregory Shamrock in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2006 at Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Lockport. The Rev. Dr. Duane Priset officiated. The bride is the daughter of Claudia and Jud Payne of Depew. The groom is the son of Marjorie and Michael...
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Couple wed in groom’s parents’ home
      Connie Carter Previtte married Mark Christopher Rappleye in an evening ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2006 at the home of the groom’s parents in Depew. The Rev. C.E. Piger officiated. The bride is the daughter of Charles Locklear of Red Springs, N.C. and the late Judy A. Carter. The groom is the s...
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Leising- Fike
      Mary and Edward Leising of Clarence announce the engagement of their daughter, Natalie Margaret Leising, to Ryan James Fike, son of Linda and Richard Fike of Clarence. Miss Leising is a 2003 graduate of Clarence High School. She will earn her bachelor’s degree in marketing communications from Cani...
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Ratzel- Young
      Michele Ratzel of Getzville and Thomas Ratzel of Williamsville announce the engagement of their daughter, Christin Ratzel, to Justin Young, son of Diane and Mark Young of Cheektowaga. Miss Ratzel is a 2004 graduate of Williamsville North High School. She is a full-time student at Daemen College wh...
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Kendall- Callahan
      Sandra Gostkowski of Amherst and Dennis Kendall of Lancaster announce the engagement of their daughter, Erin Kendall, to Michael Callahan, son of the late James Callahan. Miss Kendall is a 1997 graduate of Maryvale High School. She earned her associate degree in medical office technology from Brya...
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Greiner- Keller
      Lynne and Keith Greiner of West Seneca announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelly Greiner, to Craig Keller, son of Barbara and Christopher Keller, also of West Seneca. Miss Greiner is a 2003 graduate of West Seneca East High School. She is a senior at Buffalo State College, majoring in socia...
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Bee Travel
Travel Trends
CHRISTINE HICKS- USTA Travel
      It’s that time of year when we dust off our crystal balls, brush up on our prognostication, and peer through the mists of the future. What are the trends in travel for 2007? How the heck would I know? Oh, wait, that’s the realist in me.
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BeeHealthy
Balancing the personal and professional you
      Keeping your personal and professional lives balanced can be tricky when you are in sales or running your own business. While every person has a different definition of what living a balanced life means, every definition includes some variation of having enough time for family, community and work.
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BeeHealthy
Life transitions center hosts support groups
      Life transitions center, at 3580 Harlem Road in Buffalo, will host the following groups in the coming months. The center will hold a meditation group from 2 to 3:30 p.m. every Monday from Jan. 8 to Jan. 29 for those who want to learn how to use meditation as a tool for coping during difficult time...
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Some January gardening tips
      Checking stored summer bulbs and potted bulbs for forcing, repotting houseplants, and sowing alliums are some of the gardening tips for this month. Check the calendar to see if your forced bulbs have received their recommended amount of cold treatment (12 to 16 weeks).
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