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Chicken and Jazz slated at Methodist church
      A chicken dinner will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 16 at Christ United Methodist Church, 350 Saratoga Road, at Harlem, Snyder. Dinners will be $8.50 eat-in, take-out or drive-thru and music will be provided by the Ron Corsaro Group and the Harmonicoots. For more information, call 839-24...
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'One class, three buildings'
Williamsville North, South, East reunite for 30th reunion
by ELIZABETH TAUFA Reporter
      High school is a tumultuous time for many people - full of ups and downs, good times and bad. For the sophomore classes at Williamsville North and South High schools, one year of high school somewhat marred the rest.
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L.A. actor, South grad returns for reunion
by ELIZABETH TAUFA Reporter
      Although he was 10 years behind the splitting of the schools, actor Steve Abbott will be attending his 20th Williamsville South High School reunion this year. Abbott has had a successful career in the film and television industry and continues to live and work in Los Angeles.
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Couple receive guests at Samuel's Grande Manor
      Sara Woglom married Robert M. Mejak in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, June 9, 2007 in the Wesleyan Church of Hamburg. The Rev. Greg McClain officiated. The bride is the daughter of Barbara and Arthur Woglom of Orchard Park. The groom is the son of Dorry and Robert F. Mejak of West Seneca.
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Couple wed in afternoon ceremony
      Jill Ann Gasiorowski married David Andrew Iten in an early afternoon ceremony on Saturday, May 26, 2007 in St. Francis of Assisi Church, Buffalo. The Rev. Richard DiGuilio officiated. The bride is the daughter of Cheryl and Mitchell Gasiorowski of Orchard Park. The groom is the son of Sharyn and ...
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Bride carries grandmother's handkerchief
      Dana Gugino married Kevin Nelson in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, April 21, 2007 in St. Paul Church, New Bern, N.C. The Rev. Ernest J. Ruede officiated. The bride is the daughter of Robin and Anthony Gugino of Williamsville. The groom is the son of Kathy and Col. David Nelson of New Bern.
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Szalkowski - Glover
      Patricia and Alfred Szalkowski Jr. of Kenmore announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Kristen Szalkowski, to Anthony Glover, son of Kathleen Albin of Dunkirk, N.Y., and Michael Glover of St. Louis, Mo. Miss Szalkowski graduated from Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart in 1996.
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St. Lucia honeymoon follows Saturday nuptials
      Lindsey Ann Fritz married Peter Michael Stasko in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, June 9, 2007 in Amherst Lutheran Church. The Rev. Leverne Bates officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mary Fritz of Williamsville and Robert Fritz of Hudson, Fla. The groom is the son of Andrea and Michael Sta...
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Couple travel to Caribbean for honeymoon cruise
      Amanda Tyler Pietrzyk married Nathan Andrew Neubauer in an early evening ceremony on Friday, May 18, 2007 in the Chapel at CrossPoint, Amherst. The Revs. Chad Heim and William H. Smith officiated. The bride is the daughter of Kelly and Richard Pietrzyk of Depew. The groom is the son of Kathryn an...
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Hawkins - Schell
      Nancy and Dale Hawkins of East Amherst announce the engagement of their daughter, Danielle Hawkins, to Graham Schell, son of Anya Schell of Bucyrus, Ohio. Miss Hawkins is a 2000 graduate of Clarence High School. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial and labor relations from Corn...
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Couple will live in Germany
      Amanda Stranahan married David Watson Jr. in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, June 9, 2007, in St. Christopher's Church, Tonawanda. The Rev. Charles E. Slisz officiated. The bride is the daughter of Suzanne and Kevin Stranahan of Cheektowaga. The groom is the son of Linda and David Watson Sr. o...
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Peck - Johnson
      Debbie and John Peck of Tonawanda announce the engagement of their daughter, Sandra Lynn Peck, to Nicholas William Johnson, son of Susanne and William Johnson of Lewiston. Miss Peck is a 1998 graduate of West Seneca East High School. She is a call center manager.
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Subjeck - Fedus
      Eva and Mark Subjeck of Elma announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Subjeck, to Jason Fedus, son of Loretta and Joseph Fedus of Elmira. Miss Subjeck is a 1998 graduate of West Seneca East High School.
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Daley - Fields
      Joann Daley of West Seneca announces the engagement of her daughter, Kristin Daley, to Ryan Fields, son of Sharon and Raymond Fields of Buffalo. Miss Daley is also the daughter of the late Donald Daley. Miss Daley is a 1996 graduate of West Seneca West Senior High School.
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Bride arrives for ceremony in antique Rolls Royce
      Jennifer Schueler married Ross Michalovic in an afternoon ceremony on Sunday, May 27, 2007 at the Beaver Island Clubhouse on Grand Island. The Rev. James Pollard officiated. The bride is the daughter of Lorraine and Dr. William Schueler of East Amherst. The groom is the son of Rebecca and Stephen...
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Dieckman - Spicer
      Patricia and Robert Dieckman of Clarence Center announce the engagement of their daughter, Kerry Lynn Dieckman, to Christopher John Spicer, son of Karen and John Spicer of New Hartford, N. Y. Miss Dieckman is a 1996 graduate of Clarence Senior High School.
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Powers - Flenner
      Patricia and William Powers of Longwood, Fla., formerly of Depew, announce the engagement of their daughter, Anne Lesley Powers, to Matthew Wallace Flenner, son of Diana and Robert Flenner of Nitro, W. Va. Miss Powers is a 2000 graduate of Depew High School.
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Schack - Millea
      Janet and Charles Schack of East Aurora announce the engagement of their daughter, Heidi Beth Schack, to John Daniel Millea, son of Patricia Millea of Narragansett, R.I., and the late John Millea. Miss Schack is a 1994 graduate of East Aurora High School.
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Reception held at Beaver Island
      Julie Gaczewski married Robert Weig in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, June 9, 2007 in Corpus Christi Church, Buffalo. The Rev. Anselm Chalupka officiated. The bride is the daughter of Judith Yanik of High Point, N.C., and the late Norman Gaczewski. The groom is the son of Eleanor and Donald ...
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Couple wed in Niagara Falls
      Yvonne Kaw married Gary Garrison Jr. in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, May 19, 2007 in the Great Lakes Garden in Niagara Falls State Park. The Rev. Barry Lillis officiated. The bride is the daughter of Georgina and George Kaw of Malaysia. The groom is the son of Camille Garrison of Williamsvi...
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Couple take cruise to Caribbean
      Mary O'Brian married Mark Lawrence in an afternoon ceremony ceremony on Saturday, June 9, 2007 in the Lancaster Country Club. The Rev. Christopher Baldwin officiated. The bride is the daughter of Susan and Charles A. O'Brian III of Marilla. The groom is the son of Norma Lawrence of East Aurora an...
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Grace - Paris
      Nicole and Gerald Grace Jr. of Snyder announce the engagement of their daughter, Nora Grace, to Kevin Paris, son of Marion Schickling of Williamsville and Alan Paris of Buffalo. Miss Grace graduated from Amherst Central High School in 1995. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in fashion buy...
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Dinner marks 50 years
      Joan and Charles Frisicaro of Williamsville celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, June 8, 2007 with a family dinner at Ristorante Lombardo. Charles Frisicaro married the former Joan Compise on June 8, 1957 in St. Joachim Church, Buffalo.
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Couple celebrate 60 years
      Ann and Harry Nieswiadomy of Cheektowaga celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with family and friends. Harry Nieswiadomy married the former Ann Kaczmarek on June 14, 1947 in St. Josaphat's Church, Cheektowaga. Harry is retired from Conrail.
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Peras mark 60 years at country club
      Josephine and Joseph Pera of Amherst will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday, June 14, 2007 with a breakfast reception for family at Transit Valley Country Club, East Amherst. Joseph Pera married the former Josephine Rizzo on June 14, 1947 in Holy Cross Church, Buffalo.
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Couple plan anniversar y cruise, trip
      Gloria and Donald Spagnola of Lockport, formerly of WIlliamsville, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a party for family and friends at the Como Restaurant, Niagara Falls, on Sunday, June 10, 2007. A trip to Disney World and a cruise are also planned for this summer.
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Reception, party honor 50 years
      Lorraine and John Mikula of Lancaster celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception and party at a daughter's home. John Mikula wed the former Lorraine Benson on June 8, 1957 in Fourteen Holy Helpers Church, West Seneca.
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Couple travel to Italy
      Patricia Ann and James P. Rich of Williamsville celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary with a trip to Italy and a family gathering at Fox Valley Club. James P. Rich married the former Patricia Ann Ferrentino on June 7, 1952 at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Buffalo.
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Anniversar y dinner set at Schimschack's
      Carol and Gordon Nickerson of Depew will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, June 16, 2007 with their family at Schimschack's Restaurant in Pekin. Gordon Nickerson married the former Carol Murray on June 15, 1957 in Grace United Church of Christ, Buffalo.
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Couple mark 50th with dinner
      Carol and Bruce Belling of Amherst celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, June 8, 2007 with a dinner celebration with their children and grandchildren at the home of a daughter. Bruce Belling married the former Carol White on June 8, 1957 in St. Martin's Lutheran Church, North Tonaw...
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Summer program set for Boys & Girls' clubs
      The Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo will run its Summer Extravaganza program from Thursday, July 5 through Friday, Aug. 31. Programming and field trips are based on weekly themes that include science, diversity, unity in the community, art and summer celebration.
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GRADUATED
      Midshipman 1st Class Jonathan Hoy of East Amherst graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. and received a commission as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps. Hoy is a 2002 graduate of Williamsville North High School and will be stationed in Pensacola, Fla. for flight traini...
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In the Military
      Iraq War veteran and U.S Army Captain Jonathan Powers, a Clarence native, announced his intention to begin a campaign to run for U.S. Congress in New York's 26th district. Powers was deployed for 14 months as an artillery platoon leader and battalion adjutant in Iraq. He will formally announce h...
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Senior Resource Guide lists services, benefits
      New York State offers an array of services to assist senior citizens, their families, and caregivers. The state Office of the Aging in cooperation with local programs has developed a Senior Resource Guide designed to give older persons the information they need to access services and programs in t...
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SENIORNEWS
      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 June.
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Lunch Menu
      The cost of lunch is $2.25 for Erie County residents age 60 and older. Call 636-3059. Wednesday, June 13 - Shredded beef, Spanish rice, French bean medley, ice cream Thursday, June 14 - Tuna macaroni salad, beet/onion salad, cantaloupe,
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Bee Travel
Salem: a bewitching destination
CHRISTINE HICKS-USTA
      In the winter of 1623-24, settlers came to Cape Ann. The stormy spot proved challenging, so a group sought drier shelter, which they found at the mouth of the Naumkeag River. Renamed in 1629, it became the wealthiest seaport of the Americas in a time before states were states. Accept an invitation...
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BeeHealthy: Timely Hints for a Healthy Lifestyle
Kids Run slated for June 23 in Delaware Park
      As part of the Independent Health Foundation's commitment to healthy families, the foundation and Wegmans will present the 19th annual Kids Run, a community-wide event, in Delaware Park on Saturday, June 23. The Kids Run promotes the idea of families getting together outdoors to partake in physic...
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Some pool safety tips for the summer
      Summer is almost here, and many Buffalonians are opening their pools for the season. Now that the warm weather has arrived, it is imperative for parents to understand and practice pool safety. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, most children who drown in swimming pools are in the ca...
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Japanese Beetles become grubs, but that isn't all
      (ARA) - Every 1,000 Japanese Beetles swarming in your yard this summer means there can be 50-thousand grubs deposited in your yard by fall. Many people don't make the connection and believe the two problems are unrelated. Actually, the best way to eliminate Japanese Beetles is by attacking the gr...
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