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'I Happen to Like Cole Porter'
Center for Inquiry takes musical step forward
by ELIZABETH TAUFA Reporter
      For several years now, David Wagner has been working on the collection of songs that he performs. "I have a working repertoire of probably 800 songs," the Amherst resident said. Around a quarter of those are songs by Cole Porter.
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Church of Christ to hold chicken dinner
      The Buffalo Church of Christ will hold a chicken barbecue dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 22 at Temple Beth Am, 4660 Sheridan Drive, Williamsville. The $7 dinner will include chicken, homemade potato salad, chef salad, roll and butter, dessert and drink. For more information, call 639-...
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Movies in the Park continues with 'Shrek'
      The Village of Williamsville Youth and Recreation Committee and The Jolly Boys present the second season of Movies in the Park on Friday, July 20 The feature movie will be "Shrek," starring the voice talents of Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz and Eddie Murphy.
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     GARDEN GATHERING - Ellicott Street resident Susan Holt, left, welcomes a garden walk group to her backyard cove during the Village of Williamsville
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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, 12:30-1:30 p.m. every Tuesday in July in the lounge.
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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, July 18 - Barbecue hamburger, macaroni salad, baked beans, peaches Thursday, July 19 - Tuna macaroni salad, four bean salad, molded sunset salad,
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Bee Travel
Poconos - not just for honeymooners
      No one is more aware than I of what comes to mind when you say "Poconos." It is unquestionably the home of honeymoon resorts. Caesar's Pocono Resorts, such as Cove Haven and Paradise Stream, have welcomed the romantically inclined and reclined for decades.
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Couple honeymoon in Dominican Republic
      Erin Elizabeth Lacey married Steven Elliott Bice in an afternoon ceremony on June 2, 2007 in St. Patrick's Church, Lockport. The Rev. Francis Schimscheiner officiated. The bride is the daughter of Shirley and Thomas Lacey of Wyoming, N.Y. The groom is the son of Frances A. Bice of Lancaster and t...
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Keller- Finbar
      Kathleen M. and John L. Keller of Lewiston announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda L. Keller, to Erik T. Finbar, son of Kathleen E. Herman of West Seneca. Miss Keller is a 2000 graduate of Niagara Wheatfield High School.
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Roberts- Klein
      Carol and G. Brian Roberts of East Amherst announce the engagement of their daughter, Carly Marie Roberts, to Kevin Shaugnessy Klein, son of Mary and William C. Klein of East Amherst. Miss Roberts graduated from Williamsville North High School in 1997.
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Vento- McManus
      Mary and Leonard Vento of Lancaster announce the engagement of their daughter, Capt. Evelyn Rose Vento, to Capt. Sean Dewitt McManus, son of Lois McManus of Freehold, N.Y., and Thomas McManus of Cairo, N.Y. Miss Vento is a 1996 graduate of Lancaster High School.
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Pair travels to Mexico for honeymoon
      Christina Greening married Todd Fettes in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, July 14, 2007 at Dock at the Bay Restaurant in Hamburg. Judge Walter Rooth officiated. The bride is the daughter of Tina Hurd of Franklinville and Charles Greening of Cheektowaga. The groom is the son of Linda Fettes of...
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Shea- Pannullo
      Sheila and Timothy Shea of Salem, Mass., announce the engagement of their daughter, Mackenzie Shea, to Joseph Pannullo, son of Joanne and Francis Przepiora of Tonawanda and Joseph Pannullo of Grand Island. Miss Shea graduated from Bishop Fenwick High School in 1999.
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Zini- Brown
      Joanne and Ronald Zini of Williamsville announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Beth Zini, to Clayton Edward Brown, son of Karen Brown of Chicago and Charles Brown of Yorba Linda, Calif. Miss Zini is a 1990 graduate of Nardin Academy, Buffalo. She received a bachelor's degree in accou...
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Butcher- Roach
      Patricia and Larry Butcher of Depew announce the engagement of their daughter, Stacey Butcher, to John Roach, son of Barbara and John Roach of Batavia. Miss Butcher graduated from Lancaster High School in 2001. She received a master's degree in speech pathology from the University at Buffalo in 2...
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Crocker- Herberger
      Arlene and Donald Crocker of Lancaster announce the engagement of their daughter, Cindy Crocker, to Daniel Herberger, son of Rosemary and Daniel Herberger of East Amherst. Miss Crocker is a 1990 graduate of Maryvale High School, Cheektowaga. She received a bachelor's degree in nursing from the Un...
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Bride wears heirloom char m
      Nicole Marie Williams married Nicholas James Valint in an outdoor evening ceremony on Saturday, June 30, 2007 on Beaver Island, Grand Island. Judge Richard Kloch officiated. The bride is the daughter of Kelly Brennan and Kelley J. Williams, both of North Tonawanda. The groom is the son of Betsy a...
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Couple travel to Mayan Riviera
      Michelle Carver married Dan Spellman in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, July 14, 2007 in Christ the King Chapel at Canisius College. The Rev. Michael Tunney officiated. The bride is the daughter of Brenda and Richard Fronckowiak of Wheatfield. The groom is the son of Ann Marie and Timothy Spel...
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Roth- Heilman
      Carol M. and Edward M. Roth III of East Amherst announce the engagement of their daughter, Kathleen E. Roth, to Erik P. Heilman, son of Christine V. and Stephen C. Heilman of Herndon, Va. Miss Roth graduated from the Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart in 1997. She received a Bachelor of Arts deg...
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DelBel- DePasquale
      Jeanette and John DelBel of Lancaster announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda DelBel, to Dr. Christopher De- Pasquale, son of Linda and Ron DePasquale of Silver Creek. Miss DelBel graduated from Lancaster High School in 2002.
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Vanecek- Billings
      Cindy and Bill Vanecek of Lancaster announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristen Vanecek, to Jerell Billings, son of Cheryl and Robert Billings of Schenectady. Miss Vanecek graduated from Lancaster High School in 2003. She received a degree in accounting from the University at Buffalo in 2...
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Pair wed in St. Paul's
      Kelli Ann Brown married James Ackley Jr. in a late afternoon ceremony on Friday, June 22, 2007 at St. Paul's Church, Kenmore. The bride is the daughter of Lisa and David Brown of Tonawanda. The groom is the son of Tracey Grace and James Ackley Sr., both of Buffalo.
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Couple to cruise Caribbean
      Melissa Ann Gagliardo married Thomas Christopher Smith in an afternoon ceremony on Friday, July 13, 2007 at St. Amelia Church, Tonawanda. The Rev. Kenneth G. Keenan officiated. The bride is the daughter of Lucy and Donald Gagliardo of Amherst. The groom is the son of Sharon and Thomas Smith of Ch...
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Pair greet guests at Hearthstone
      Katie Connors married Jeremy Kirkpatrick in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, June 16, 2007 in St. Mary's on the Hill Church, Lancaster. The Rev. Raymond Corbin officiated. The bride is the daughter of Jean and David Schultz of Depew and Fred and Tammy Connors of Pace, Fla. The groom is the son ...
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Couple travel to Greece
      Meghan E. Woods married Paul M. Glieco in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, July 14, 2007 at St. Joseph University Church in Buffalo. The Rev. Jack Ledwon officiated. The bride is the daughter of Eileen Rhatigan of Avon and Michael Woods of Geneseo. The groom is the son of Deborah Glieco of Bu...
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Reception held at country club
      Kelly Michelle Stoller married Matthew Paul Engel in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, July 14, 2007 in St. John Lutheran Church, Amherst. The Rev. Peter W. Breitsch officiated. The bride is the daughter of Judy and Robert Stoller of East Amherst. The groom is the son of Lorraine and Kurt Engel ...
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Couple wed in morning ceremony
      Crystal Ann Zglinicki married Alan Paul Richardville in a morning ceremony on Saturday, July 14, 2007 at St. Philip the Apostle Church, Cheektowaga. The Rev. Andrzej Kozminski officiated. The bride is the daughter of Linda and James Zglinicki of West Seneca. The groom is the son of Paul Richardvi...
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Bride escorted by parents in afternoon ceremony
      Melissa Alayne Uhteg married Bartholomew Patrick McGloin in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, July 14, 2007 in St. Philip the Apostle Church in Cheektowaga. The Rev. Joseph Bayne officiated. The bride is the daughter of Patricia and Robert L. Uhteg of Cheektowaga, who celebrated their 45th wedd...
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Anniversar y coincides with wedding
      Patricia and Robert Uhteg celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary on July 14, 2007 the same day as the marriage of their youngest child, Melissa. Robert Uhteg married the former Patricia Bihr on July 14, 1962 in Most Holy Redeemer Church.
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Couple receive marriage blessing
      Harriet and Richard Herberger of Clarence Center celebrated their 50th anniversary on May 11, 2007 with their family at Salvatore's Italian Garden, Depew. The celebration continued on Sunday, May 13, 2007 with a marriage blessing at St. Mary's Church, Swormville, where they were married.
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Vow renewal marks 50th anniversar y
      Janet and Douglas Ferguson of Depew celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a renewal of vows at St. Mary's on the Hill Church in Lancaster. The couple also received a papal blessing. A reception for family and friends was held at Salvatore's Italian Gardens, Depew.
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Couple wed on beach
      Ashley Fellows married Daniel Heuser in a morning ceremony on Saturday, June 2, 2007 on the beach outside the Grand Plaza Resort and Hotel in St. Petersburg Beach, Fla. The Rev. Tom Erickson officiated. The bride is the daughter of Barbara and Christopher Fellows of Williamsville. The groom is ...
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Hamburg nuptials followed by honeymoon in Jamaica
      Lindsay Swayze married Kevin Zbrzezny in an afternoon ceremony on Friday, June 8, 2007 in The Wesleyan Church of Hamburg. The Rev. Greg McClain officiated. The bride is the daughter of Brenda and Bill Swayze of Orchard Park. The groom is the son of Lynda and Mark Zbrzezny.
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Family gathering marks 50 years
      Marian and Bob McAllister of Clarence Center celebrated their 50th anniversary with a family gathering in Geneseo. Bob McAllister married the former Marian Purdy on July 6, 1957 in Canandaigua. Bob is retired from Amherst Senior High School where he taught for 35 years. Marian was a teacher and ...
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Kauderers celebrate 50th anniversary with reception
      Marilyn and Dr. Gordon Kauderer of Williamsville celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with children, grandchildren, other family members and friends on Sunday, July 15, 2007 at a formal reception at Arrowhead Golf Club, Akron.
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Tally Ho War brides honor 90-year-old member
by ELIZABETH TAUFA Reporter
      During World War II, many English women met, fell in love with and married American soldiers, eventually moving to America and settling down to raise families. Rosa Hilburger and Barbara Dziwulski were two of those women who settled in the Buffalo area.
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Church News
      Sisters of St. Francis from Stella Niagara held the 20th Provincial Chapter of Holy Name Province, June 27-July 1. Sr. Dorothy Mueller was elected Provincial Minister along with Provincial Councilors, Sisters Edith Wyss, Candice Tucci and Mary Serbacki for four-year terms.
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      MISS PRE-TEEN - Carly Seiler of Williamsville will be competing in the Nationals' 2007 Miss Pre-Teen Buffalo pageant on July 22 at the Riviera Theatre in North Tonawanda. She will compete for her share of over $20,000 in prizes and gifts.
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Take advantage of moments spent outside this season
      The summer solstice has passed, the days are getting shorter and soon the fading sunlight will serve as a signal for the leaves to start turning color and fall from the trees. But just because Mother Nature is preparing for her winter slumber doesn't mean you have to do the same.
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BeeHealthy: Timely Hints for a Healthy Lifestyle
Babies should be screened for disorders
      Nearly 90 percent of all babies born in the United States, more than double the percentage in 2005, live in states that require screening for at least 21 serious disorders, according to the latest March of Dimes Newborn Screening Report Card.
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Senior Services at fair to help seniors
      One of the most popular summer events for all ages is the Erie County Fair. This year, several Erie County departments, including Senior Services, will be under one roof in the Erie County Public Health, Safety and Wellness Hall.
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