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Amherst High School presents stories of Dr. Seuss in 'Seussical the Musical'
by JILL SCHMELZER, Reporter
      Amherst Central High School students will take to the stage. "Seussical the Musical" will be like turning the page. With the Cat in the Hat and Gertrude McFuzz, the performance will be sure to create quite the buzz. Curtain up begins at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb.
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Doepp- Banach
      Susan and James Doepp of Liverpool, N.Y., announce the engagement of their daughter, Carolyn A. Doepp, to James R. Banach, son of Valerie and James Banach of Lancaster. Miss Doepp is a 2001 graduate of Liverpool High School. She received her bachelor's degree in legal studies in 2005 from the Univ...
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Ayotte - Hochreiter
      Betty and Lloyd Graves Jr. of West Valley announce the engagement of their daughter, Beth Ayotte, to John Hochreiter, son of Janice Nolan of Dallas, Ga., and Robert Hochreiter Sr. of Getzville. Miss Ayotte is a graduate of Tonawanda High School. She is a licensed practical nurse with Beechwood He...
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Fucile- Greenfield
      Nancy Fucile of Cheektowaga and Brian and Debi Fucile of Colden announce the engagement of their daughter, Alicia Fucile, to Dr. Tyler Greenfield, son of Maria and Steven Greenfield of Homer, N.Y. Miss Fucile is a 1999 graduate of Cleveland Hill High School. She received her bachelor's degree from...
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Brunetto- Welch
      Jo Ann and Charles Brunetto of East Amherst announce the engagement of their daughter, Cara Brunetto, to James Welch, son of Janet and Charles Welch of Bowmansville. Miss Brunetto is a 2000 graduate of Clarence Senior High School. She received her bachelor's degree in business from the University...
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Burke- Koudounas
      Susan Burke of Williamsville and Kevin Burke of Norfolk, Mass., announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsay Marie Burke, to Gregory Koudounas, son of Ellen and Tolly Koudounas of Kenmore. Miss Burke is a 2000 graduate of Williamsville South High School. She received her bachelor's degree in...
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Couple marks 65 years with family, seniors
      Ann and Val Lesniak of Tonawanda celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary with a Mass at St. Benedict's Church in Eggertsville followed by a family dinner. They also celebrated with the St. Benedict's Seniors at the Feb. 7 meeting. Val Lesniak married the former Ann Palko on Feb. 7, 1942 at Holy ...
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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. Spaghetti Dinner will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7. It will be sponsored by the Amherst Meals on Wheels.
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Bee Travel
Mardi Gras magic
CHRISTINE HICKS- USTA Travel
      Get out your jester hats, beads and doubloons. The parades have actually already begun but earnestly get into swing beginning Feb. 3. There will be 29 parades in all in the French Quarter - and many more in the slightly obscure districts the likes of Metairie and Mandeville.
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Amherst/Williamsville Library News
      The following events will be held at Clearfield Library, 770 Hopkins Road in Williamsville. For more information, call 688-4955. American Girl will be shared at 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9 for ages 5 and up. Winter Nature Crafts will be made at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 for ages 6 to 12.
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South class of 2008 to host chicken dinner
      Williamsville South High School class of 2008 will hold a chiavetta's chicken dinner from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9 before the school's musical. The cost is $7 per dinner presale and $7.50 at the door. The proceeds will benefit the upcoming prom. For tickets or more information, see a member of t...
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Women voters initiates immigration study
      Immigration attorney Diane LaVallee will address the League of Women Voters of Buffalo/Niagara and guests at noon Friday, Feb. 16 at Scotch and Sirloin Restaurant, 6999 Maple Road, Amherst.
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Decipher the secret language of flowers
      Whether you're bashful, head over heels in love or just want to make someone feel special this Valentine's Day -- color talks. Roses continue to be one of the most popular gifts to give on Valentine's Day, and their subtle shades of meaning can say everything from "I love you" to "Thanks for being ...
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Parents start fundraiser, give back to lifesavers
by JILL SCHMELZER Reporter
      Debra and Chad Glaser of Amherst wanted to start a fundraiser that would give back to three organizations that helped save their son Ethan's life. Ethan, nicknamed "E," was born with a rare liver disease called biliary atresia. Children born with the disease have severe liver complications, requir...
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BeeHealthy
This winter, practice snowmobile safety
      Given recent snowmobile accidents in the state, the New York State Snowmobile Association directors and executive committee have expressed concern about the importance of rider safety on New York's trails. Several of those snowmobile accidents resulted in injuries and fatalities, while in others, ...
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Beechwood hosts free seminar, health fair
      Geriatrician Dr. Robert S. Stall will present a free seminar and health fair titled "Stay in Control of Your Health" from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday Feb.. 22 at the Beechwood Homes, 2235 Millersport Highway. A continental breakfast will be served. Sign in and the meal will begin at 8:30 a.m.
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SISTERS DOING SERVICE
      Alexandra, left, and Gabrielle Jehle, sisters, delivered newborn clothing to Lockport Memorial Hospital. They organized "Bundles for Babies" in honor of their grandmother who retired from the maternity department.
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Village News
      The following events will take place at the Village Hall, 5565 Main St. in Williamsville. For more information, call the clerk's office at 632-4120. Traffic and Safety Committee will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8. Winterfest will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11.
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