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'We rise again from ashes'
Lenten season begins today
by JILL SCHMELZER Reporter
      A sh Wednesday marks the start of Lent, the period that prepares Christians for Easter - the day Jesus Christ is believed to have risen from the dead.
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Father of groom officiates at ceremony
      Anne Marie Hogenkamp married Daniel Robertson Bray in a candlelight ceremony on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007, at the Orchard Park Country Club. The Honorable John R. Bray, father of the groom, officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis T. Hogenkamp of Orchard Park. The groom is the s...
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Father, grandfather escort bride
      Melissa Gorley married Erik Reinhart in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2006, at Twelve Corners Presbyterian Church in Brighton, N.Y. The Rev. Philip Benier officiated. The bride is the daughter of Cindy and Bill Gorley of Honeoye Falls, N.Y. The groom is the son of Donna and Daniel Re...
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Page- Sanacore
      Deborah and Dan Page of Kenmore announce the engagement of their daughter, Wendy Page, to Bradley Sanacore, son of Karen Sanacore of Lockport and Charles Sanacore of West Orange, N.J. Miss Page is a 1999 graduate of Kenmore West High School. She received her bachelor's degree in English from Buffa...
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Marzo- Beckberger
      Marilyn and James Marzo of Williamsville announce the engagement of their daughter, Tina Marzo, to Jeffrey Beckberger, son of Diana Dean of Apopka, Fla., and Paul Beckberger of Fresno, Calif. Miss Marzo is a 1996 graduate of Williamsville East High School. She received her bachelor's degree in ind...
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Bride wears heirloom veil
      Nicole Alysandra Amico married Daniel Saunders in an afternoon wedding on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007, at Fourteen Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca. The Rev. Joseph Rogliano officiated. The bride is the daughter of Dolores and Samuel Amico of West Seneca. The groom is the son of the late Richard Sau...
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Knab- Turner
      Judith and Edward Knab of Williamsville announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Knab, to John Turner, son of Margaret and James Turner III of Buffalo. Miss Knab is a 2000 graduate of Williamsville South High School. She received her bachelor's degree in early childhood and childhood e...
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Heist- Erazmus
      Mary and Richard Heist of Hamburg announce the engagement of their daughter, Theresa Heist, to Keith Erazmus, son of Vicki and Walter Erazmus of East Amherst. Miss Heist is a 1998 graduate of Immaculata Academy. She received her bachelor's degree in speech pathology from Geneseo State College in 2...
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Tyrpa- Will
      Patricia and Joseph Tyrpa of West Seneca announce the engagement of their daughter, Jill Tyrpa, to Dan Will, son of David Will of Lackawanna and the late Donna Balister. Miss Tyrpa is a 2001 graduate of West Seneca West Senior High School. She received her bachelor's degree in business from Buffal...
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Shannon- Williamson
      Tina and Robert Shannon of Clarence announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley H. Shannon, to Brandon M. Williamson, son of Tammy and Richard Williamson of Alden. Miss Shannon is a 2005 graduate of Clarence High School and Erie 1 BOCES. She is a cosmetologist.
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Bee Travel
Bad Air Form
CHRISTINE HICKS- USTA Travel
      Time was when people dressed for travel as if for a special occasion. On-board services nascent of medical services matured into hospitality. Smartly dressed people ate steak served on china and linen and drank beverages from crystal. To say that things have changed is - well, unnecessary.
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'A Night of Romance' to benefit ASO
      "A Night of Romance" and CD release party featuring concert pianist Krista Seddon will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23 at Denton, Cottier & Daniels Inc., located at 460 Dodge Road, Getzville. The silent auction will benefit the Amherst Symphony Orchestra and costs $10.
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Support groups schedule set
      The Amherst Center for Senior Services offers several support groups for seniors and their family members. All are free and open to the public. The following is a schedule of support group meetings from now through June: Women's Issues - will be held at 11 a.m. Feb. 26, March 26, April 23 and Ju...
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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. Book Lovers' Club will meet and discuss "Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 22. The next book will be "Wicked: The Life and T...
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YMCA early bird camp registration under way
      YMCA Buffalo Niagara Northeast Family Branch has the cure for summer boredom - an adventure at YMCA Camp. YMCA summer camp early bird registration runs through Feb. 28 at all YMCA Buffalo Niagara locations. Campers ages 3-15 years old participate in a variety of outdoor activities, go on field tr...
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Stroke survivors provide support for recent victims
Training to begin March 3
by JILL SCHMELZER Reporter
      The effects of a stroke can be life altering, changing the way a person moves, hears, sees and experiences emotions. It can be as if a person is locked inside their own mind. How can anyone understand what the victim is experiencing?
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Coffee house dedicated in activist's memory
      A dedication ceremony in memory of Melissa Reed Chudy will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at The Coffeehouse, inside the Independent Health Youth & Family Center. The drug-free meeting place for teenagers, located at 5005 Sheridan Drive, Williamsville, is staffed and managed by local youth who have an o...
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Outreach program set at center
      Erie County Home Energy Assistance Application Specialists will be available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22 at the Harlem Road Community Center, 4255 Harlem Road, Amherst. The outreach team will be able to process 80 applications Thursday. Interested citizens are required to register afte...
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BeeHealthy
Timely Hints for a Healthy Lifestyle
      New study sheds light on skin care A new study has taken a lot of the wrinkles out of deciding which skin care system to use to improve overall skin beauty and health. The two-month comparison study of the in-home system versus a placebo group was conducted by anti-aging skin care expert, Dr. ...
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Yard maintenance tips
      With winter giving way to spring, thoughts are likely turning to the untouched lawns or gardens as homeowners prepare for another year of backyard chores. The beautiful lawns and gardens of years past were a result of weekends spent grooming the yard instead of spending time with your family or at ...
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Amherst / Williamsville Library News
      The following events will be held at the Williamsville Library, 5571 Main St., Williamsville. For more information, call 632-6176. Story Time with Miss Beth will be held at 10:30 a.m. Mondays for toddlers and at 11:30 a.m. Fridays for 3- to 5-year-olds.
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Meeting 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. Mill Advisory Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21. Parks Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22.
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