Initial Presents gets personal
by CHRISTINE A. SETLOCK Intern
      When shopping for that certain gift with a personal touch, Initial Presents has your product. The new store, located at 5655 Main St., in Williamsville, carries a variety of items that can be specially monogrammed, from tote bags and towels to stuffed animals and blankets.
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Frog Hair adding putting greens, patio
      Open since the beginning of 2007, Frog Hair Indoor Golf Experience in Williamsville has begun construction of an outdoor patio, expected to open later this month. The Patio at Frog Hair will include seating for more than 60 customers in a golf theme atmosphere with putting greens, a fountain bar,...
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Knights of Columbus present $10,000 to diocese
      More than 200 members of the Knights of Columbus from throughout the Diocese of Buffalo gathered at Fr. John Schaus Council in Lancaster for the Western New York Chapter's 10th Annual Bishop's Burse. Among the many contributors to the Burse was State Advocate Charles Esposito of Williamsville who...
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Meetings
      BNI slates Wi-Fimeeting BNI will present "Would you like Wi-Fiwith that?" at its first Friday meeting from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Friday, July 6 at the Millennium Airport Hotel, 2040 Walden Ave., Cheektowaga. The program will explain how wireless access points can increase business. Patrick Mahoney of...
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Gilman Ciocia sets July workshop schedule
      Gilman Ciocia, a provider of federal, state and local tax planning and preparation services, has set its schedule of workshops taking place in Williamsville and Snyder in July.
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State grant for $2,000 to benefit Amherst Players
      A $2,000 grant from the New York State Senate has been secured for the Amherst Players to assist with the programming of its 60th anniversary celebration and season. The Amherst Players, one of the oldest community theaters in Western New York, was originally part of the Amherst School District's...
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People in the News
      Larry Singer of Snyder is the recipient of the 2007 American Cash Flow Association President's Award. Singer is the chief operating officer of Capital Funding Group. This is Singer's fourth achievement award through the ACFA, which honors a member who has exhibited leadership and has contributed ...
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Essay contest designed to give stressed-out family caregivers a break; deadline is July 16
      The Home Instead Senior Care office serving Buffalo is holding the second annual "Give a Caregiver a Break" essay contest to honor family caregivers for their service. The contest is sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care and Caring Today magazine.
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