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Trail of Hope
Deacon walks through WNY, raises funds, awareness
by ELIZABETH TAUFA
      Tucked away in a residential neighborhood near the border between Cheektowaga and Buffalo sits an ordinary-looking house. The Canaan House, a residential treatment house for women who are looking to overcome chemical addictions and transition back into society, has its home at 1140 Walden Ave., ...
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Couple united in Buffalo
      Janeen R. Fanaro married Brian J. Sullivan on Saturday, October 14, 2006 in Christ the King Chapel at Canisius College. The Rev. Arthur Mattulke, cousin of the groom, officiated. The bride is the daughter of Karen and Fred Fanaro of Williamsville. The groom is the son of Lois and Mac Sullivan of C...
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Werwinski - Robey
      Terri and Mark Werwinski of Tonawanda announce the engagement of their daughter, Deanna Werwinski, to Christopher Robey, son of Judy and Gary Robey of Tonawanda. Miss Werwinski graduated from Kenmore East High School in 2002 and from Canisius College in 2006. She is a billing clerk for Dr. James T...
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Pasternak- Leising
      Jolene and Dan Pasternak of West Seneca announce the engagement of their daughter, Jillian Pasternak, to Scott Leising, son of Colleen and Don Leising of Lockport. Miss Pasternak graduated from West Seneca East Senior High School in 2001 and received bachelor's degrees in communications and psycho...
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Stocchetti- Blask
      Cynthia McClellan of Akron and Joseph Stocchetti of East Amherst announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer R. Stocchetti, to Stephen R. Blask, son of Penny and Gary Blask of Getzville. Miss Stocchetti is a 1999 graduate of Williamsville North High School and received a bachelor's degree ...
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Couple marry in afternoon ceremony
      Jill Kristin Miga married Dennis John Sitarek in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, April 21, 2007 in Queen of Heaven Church in West Seneca. The Rev. Joseph Bayne officiated. The bride is the daughter of Kathleen and Lawrence Miga Jr. of West Seneca. The groom is the son of Dianne Sitarek of West ...
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DiMenna- Antista
      Maria and William DiMenna of North Tonawanda, formerly of East Amherst, announce the engagement of their daughter, Paula M. DiMenna, to Jared B. Antista, son of Kathleen and Joseph Antista of Windham, N.H. Miss DiMenna is a 1999 graduate of Nardin Academy and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in ...
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Heiss- Ewing
      Peggy and Al Heiss of Elma announce the engagement of their daughter, Nicole M. Heiss, to Richard S. Ewing, son of Cheryl Ewing of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., and Richard Ewing of San Clemente, Calif. Miss Heiss is a 1995 graduate of Nardin Academy and received a Bachelor of Science degree in busine...
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Taylor- Donnelly
      Cynthia Taylor of East Amherst and Howard Taylor of Tyrone, Pa., announce the engagement of their daughter, Cassandra Taylor, to William Donnelly, son of Cheryl Donnelly of Middleport and Bill Donnelly of Lockport. Miss Taylor is a 2001 graduate of Union Springs Academy and received an associate d...
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Couple honeymoon on Mayan Riviera
      Sharon Nowicki married Darren Hartman in an afternoon ceremony on Friday, April 20 at St. Barbara's Roman Catholic Church in Lackawanna. The Rev. John Kasprzak officiated. The bride is the daughter of Patricia and Eugene Nowicki of Hamburg. The groom is the son of Ann and Robert Hartman of North T...
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Kraus- Sumbrum
      Patricia and Norman Kraus of East Amherst announce the engagement of their daughter, Carleen Frances Kraus, to Bart Thomas Sumbrum, son of Mary and Bart Sumbrum of Buffalo. Miss Kraus is a 2000 graduate of Williamsville East High School and received a bachelor's degree in communications studies fr...
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Ralicki- Zubricky
      Susan and Joseph Ralicki of Williamsville announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Ralicki, to Justin Zubricky, son of Deborah and Kenneth Zubricky of Williamsville. Miss Ralicki graduated from Williamsville South High School in 2002. She is studying criminal justice at Erie Community Coll...
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Artini - Wilder
      Theresa and David Artini of Camillus, N.Y., announce the engagement of their daughter, Maureen Artini, to Jacob Wilder, son of Kathleen and Michael Wilder of Cheektowaga. Miss Artini graduated from West Genesee High School in 2000 and received a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Cla...
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Killion- Vetter
      Patricia and Alan Killion of Amherst announce the engagement of their daughter, Erin Killion, to Jeffrey Vetter, son of Nancy and Donald Vetter of Tonawanda. Miss Killion graduated from Williamsville North High School in 2000 and received a bachelor's degree in business from Buffalo State College...
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Cardens mark 60th anniversary
      Mary Louise and Joseph Carden of West Seneca celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a family gathering at the Red Coach Inn in Niagara Falls, N.Y. Joseph Carden married the former Mary Louise Bingham on April 19, 1947 at Holy Family Church in Buffalo.
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Couple celebrate 60 years
      Filomena and Benny Papili of Lancaster celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a family gathering. Benny Papili married the former Filomena Balestieri on April 19, 1947 at Our Lady of Pompeii Church. Benny is retired from Dresser Industries. Filomena is retired from Kmart.
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Roswell seeks riders
      The 12th annual Ride for Roswell, presented by Wegmans, will take place Saturday, June 23, and the search is on for teams and volunteers "We're looking for a combination of 4,200 riders and volunteers, including 100 new teams, to help us raise over $1 million for Roswell Park, said John Hannon, Ri...
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In the Military
      Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrew M. Parr has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. He is the son of Joseph Parr of Depew and Lynda Lord of Amherst. He is a 2000 graduate of Williamsville South High School and received a bachelor's degree in 2006 from the Univ...
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Preliminary Amherst Idol competition set
      A preliminary round of the Amherst Teen Idol search will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 5 at the Boulevard Mall Food Court. The contest is open to youths ages 12 to 20 years. Soloists must be prepared to sing a cappella at the preliminary round.
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WalkAmerica helps to fight premature birth on April 29
      WalkAmerica, the walk to save babies, is taking place on April 29 at Niagara Square. WalkAmerica supports the March of Dimes' fight to save babies from premature birth - the leading killer of newborns - and from other serious threats to infant health.
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Buffalo General hosts educational series
      The Kaleida Health Foundation will present the fourth seminar in its educational series from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 10 in Swift Auditorium, A Building at Buffalo General Hospital. The seminar's topic is Evolution and History: Exploring Advances in Hip and Knee Replacement.
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Bee Travel
Heat, humidity and happiness at the beach
CHRISTINE HICKS- USTA
      We all have dreams. I'm not alone in dreaming of a life by the water, a cozy seaside place to call my own. I envision myself ensconced in a place away from work and the humdrum of everyday life. I envision this life waiting somewhere for me. Truth is, of course, it isn't. Life doesn't stop for the...
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South student to premiere play at Shea's theatre
      At 3 p.m. Sunday, April 29 at Shea's Smith Theatre the public is invited to the premiere performances of "The Write to Be Heard" playwriting contest. Santana Coon, a Williamsville South Student, received honorable mention for her submission, "The Murder of Bobo the Clown.
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'Everyone can do something'
Lecture on African plight set at Zion Dominion
by ELIZABETH TAUFA Reporter
      Three years ago when Zion Dominion Global Ministries moved from Buffalo to Amherst, the church began to expand. Part of that expansion includes the establishment of We Are Manna Ministries, which helps find a solution to the plight of African nations and their people.
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Amherst / Williamsville Library News
      The following events will be held at the Williamsville Library, 5571 Main St. Registration is required for all programs. For more information, call 632-6176. Preschool Story Time, 11 a.m Fridays now through May 25 for ages 3˝ to 5.
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SENIOR NEWS
      The following events will take place at the Amherst Center for Senior Services, 350 John James Audubon Parkway. Call 636-3059. Widow/Widower Support Group, 11 a.m. May 8 and June 12. The topics vary. Vision Support Group for those experiencing loss of vision, 11 a.m. May 10 and June ...
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Homosexuality lecture set
      Tony and Peggy Campolo will discuss "Two Sides of a Christian View of Homosexuality," at p.m. Thursday, April 26 at North Presbyterian Church, 300 North Forest Road, Williamsville. Campolo is professor emeritus of sociology at Eastern University in St. Davids, Pa.
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TONS OF TUBAS!
      Amherst High School graduate Fred Lenz, left, showed off his tuba skills as a member of a tuba quartet performance that preceded the Amherst Symphony Orchestra concert on Sunday, April 22.
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WRITTEN REMARKS
      Christ the King pupils, second-grader Katie Uba, left, and third-grader Madonna Sinagra, were winners in this year's Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest at the state level in New York City. The awards were presented by Dennis Ragen, an educational sales representative with Zaner-Bloser Educa...
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The healing power of gardening
by MATT CHANDLER
      There has been an explosion in recent years in the number of Americans transforming a portion of their yard into a garden. While many consider it a "hobby," others point to their ability to grow their own vegetables free of pesticides and other chemicals as a key factor in their decision to plant ...
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