Blacksmith School set at Amherst Museum
      The annual Blacksmith School at the Amherst Museum, 3755 Tonawanda Creek Road, will be held July 28, 29 and Aug. 4. Classes are open to men and women ages 18 and over. For more information or to register, call Jean at 689-1440.
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Lifeline to Independence
LIFE Project connects area youth, seniors
by ANDREA KIMBRIEL Reporter
      Once a month, 13-year-old Emma Reid helps rake the yard, vacuum, or shovel snow for an elderly resident in Cheektowaga. She and other members of Cheektowaga Youth Engaged in Service are active participants in the Red Cross's Lifeline to Independence For the Elderly Project.
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Harvest Celebration set at Farmer's Market
      The Williamsville Farmer's Market will host a Harvest Celebration during the regular hours of the market, 8 a.m. to noon, on Saturday, July 28 on East Spring Street in front of the Williamsville Mill. "This is a day to celebrate and meet the farmers who grow our local seasonal food," said Lynn Sc...
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Couple greet guests at Fox Valley Club
      Alyssa L. Blickensderfer married Michael J. Quintilone in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, June 30, 2007 in St. Joseph University Church, Buffalo. The Rev. Jacob Ledwon officiated. The couple also received a papal blessing.
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Pair travels to Bahamas
      Laurie Elizabeth Stahrr married Thomas John Trzepacz in a morning ceremony on Saturday, July 21, 2007 at Sacred Heart Church, Bowmansville. The Rev. Joseph Bayne officiated. The bride is the daughter of Patricia and Peter Stahrr of Lancaster. The groom is the son of Thomas Trzepacz of Lancaster a...
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Briggs- Hubacher
      Janet and Bruce Briggs of Batavia announce the engagement of their daughter, Rebecca Briggs, to Matthew Hubacher, son of Cindy and Roger Hubacher of Wheatfield. Miss Briggs is a 1996 graduate of Batavia High School. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics from Geneseo State College ...
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Couch- Augustynek
      Couch, both of Williamsville, announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Louise Couch, to David Michael Augustynek, son of Lorraine and Ronald Linden of Williamsville. Miss Couch is a 1999 graduate of Williamsville South High School.
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Mendillo- Dobson
      Abby Morrel Mendillo of St. Louis, Mo., and James Mendillo of Swansea, Ill., announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie Leigh Mendillo, to Jonathan Arthur Dobson, son of Nancy and Arthur Dobson of Clarence. Miss Mendillo is a 1997 graduate of John Burroughs School. She received a degree...
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Bride escorted by late father's friends
      Bethany Cross married Kevin Poppenberg on Saturday, July 21, 2007 in Orchard Park Community Church. The Rev. Kathryn Bindig officiated. The bride is the daughter of Linda Cross of Orchard Park and the late Daniel Cross. The groom is the son of Margaret Allessi of Celeron, N.Y., and Paul Poppenber...
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Wedding per for med under arbor
      Jennifer Kostek married Joseph Calkins in a late afternoon ceremony on Saturday, May 26, 2007 under an arbor on the lawn of the Bristol Harbor Resort at Canandaigua Lake. The Rev. Kelly Horncastle officiated. The bride is the daughter of Janice and James Kostek of Lancaster. The groom is the son ...
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Pets included in ceremony
      Carla J. Watson married James J. Moscato on Saturday, July 21, 2007 in an evening ceremony at the Avanti Mansion, Blasdell. The Rev. David Zastrow officiated. The bride is the daughter of Greg Watson of Liverpool, N.Y. The groom is the son of Debi and Jim Moscato of Getzville.
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Couple receive guests at Shanghai Red's
      Shannon Harrington married Michael Matuszewski in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, July 21, 2007 at Shanghai Red's in Buffalo. The Rev. Eric Roseland officiated. The bride is the daughter of Patricia and Jack Gimlin of Clarence. The groom is the son of Lee and Paul Matuszewski of Cheektowaga.
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Couple honeymoon at Walt Disney World
      Johanna Marie Braciak married Steven Lawrence Schwartz in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, June 23, 2007 in St. John Vianney Church, Orchard Park. Monsignor William J. Gallagher officiated. The bride is the daughter of Joan and James Braciak of West Seneca.
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Newlyweds honeymoon in Aruba
      Cara Ann Santoro married Joseph Micheal Rasnick in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, June 30, 2007 in St. Benedict Church, Eggertsville. The Rev. Joseph A. Walter officiated. The bride is the daughter of Donna and Joseph D. Santoro of Williamsville. The groom is the son of the late Rosemary Hern...
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Newlyweds honeymoon in St. Lucia
      Kristyn J. Golombek married Joseph D. Frank in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, June 16, 2007 in Our Lady of Victory Basilica, Lackawanna. The Rev. Daniel J. Fawls officiated. The bride is the daughter of Judith and Robert Golombek of Buffalo. The groom is the son of Mary Grace and David Fran...
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Groom's baby bonnet made part of bouquet
      Andrea VerHague married David Grieco in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, July 7, 2007 in Holy Name of Jesus Church, Buffalo. The ceremony was the last Mass held at the church. The Rev. Richard Poblocki officiated. The bride is the daughter of Ivette Barnes of Bolivar, N.Y., and Peter VerHague o...
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Scott- Mackes
      Monika and James W. Scott of East Amherst announce the engagement of their daughter, Michelle Jean Scott, to Christopher Mackes, son of Melanie and Michael Mackes of East Amherst. Miss Scott is a 1999 graduate of Williamsville North High School. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in internati...
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Pair weds on Jamaica beach
      Shannon Suzanne Paschall married Robert David Zolnowski in a private beach ceremony on Saturday, June 30, 2007 in Negril, Jamaica. The Rev. Lionel Rose officiated. The bride is the daughter of Susan and Donald Paschall of Puryear, Tenn. The groom is the son of Gail and David Zolnowski of Lancaste...
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Couple honeymoon in the Poconos
      Kristen DeCarlo married Anthony Gomez in an evening ceremony on Friday, July 20, 2007 in St. Gregory the Great Church, Williamsville. The Rev. Joseph Gotto officiated. The bride is the daughter of MaryAnn and Frank DeCarlo of Williamsville. The groom is the son of Diane Scherrer of Buffalo and Ra...
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Bride wears gown designed by mother
      Erica Lea Zimmerman married John Patrick Stahrr in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, June 2, 2007 in St. Mary's Church, Annapolis, Md. The Rev. John Harrison officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mary Sharon and Robert Zimmerman, formerly of Clarence, and the groom is the son of Patricia and ...
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Two united in afternoon ceremony
      Debra Jo Sellan Jr. married Brian Grant Lowe in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, June 9, 2007 at St. Teresa of Avila Church, Akron. Monsignor Robert Williamson officiated. The bride is the daughter of Debra Jo and Angelo D. Sellan Sr. of Corfu. The groom is the son of Judy Conable of Caledonia,...
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Couple receive guests at Salvatore's
      Kathryn M. Trotter married Scott T. Hacker in an afternoon ceremony on Friday, July 20, 2007 at St. Joseph's University Church, Buffalo. Monsignor Patrick Keleher officiated. The bride is the daughter of Barbara and Thomas Trotter of Williamsville. The groom is the son of Joy and Thomas Hacker of...
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Pair travels to Chautauqua, Niagara on the Lake
      Lora Eukyung Park married Mark Roland Bunting in an evening ceremony on Friday, July 20, 2007 at Christ the King Chapel at Canisius College. The Rev. Michael Tunney officiated. The bride is the daughter of Oksoon and Dr. Jong Woo Park of Federal Way, Wash., formerly of Amherst. The groom is the s...
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Pair wed in afternoon ceremony
      Katie Glaser married Justin DiLoro in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, June 30, 2007 at Holy Angels Church in Buffalo. The Rev. Terry O'Connell officiated. The bride is the daughter of Darlene Glaser of Hamburg and Robert Glaser of Cattaraugus. The groom is the son of Joanne Reuss of West Senec...
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Couple honeymoon in Europe
      Diane Julia Kondor married John Gabriel Oates on April 28, 2007 in an afternoon ceremony at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Columbus, Ohio. The Rev. Ron Atwood officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mary Ann and William Kondor Jr. of Amherst. The groom is the son of Margaret and Thomas Oates of...
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Bee Travel
Poconos worth the trip
CHRISTINE HICKS- USTA Travel
      You'll recall that I left you last week on absolute tenterhooks, wondering what constitutes a water gap. Unsure myself, after looking up "tenterhooks" (a state of uneasy suspense), I looked up the genesis of the geological term.
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Couple celebrate 50 years with trip to Dominican Republic
      Pia and Cesidio Lucente of Clarence marked their 50th wedding anniversary with a family celebration and a trip to the Dominican Republic. Cesidio Lucente married the former Pia Zavarella on July 21, 1957 in Buffalo. They are both retired from Pia & Cid's Beauty Salon. The couple are members of N...
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Couple celebrate 50th with family
      Shirley Ann and William Mansell of West Seneca celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family gathering at Lucarelli's Banquet Center, Lackawanna. William Mansell married the former Shirley Ann Raab on April 27, 1957 in St. Aloysius Church, Cheektowaga.
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Children host parents' 50th anniversar y
      Helen and the Rev. Robert Jones of Williamsville celebrated their 50th anniversary with family and friends at a luncheon hosted by their children on Saturday, July 21, 2007 at the Protocol Restaurant, Williamsville. Rev. Robert Jones married the former Helen Webster on July 20, 1957 in the York B...
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Party marks 60 years of marriage
      Josephine and Joseph Polino of Williamsville celebrated their 60th anniversary at a party with friends and family. Joseph Polino married the former Josephine Restivo on July 26, 1947 in Holy Angels Church, Buffalo. Joseph is retired from owning several parking lots in Buffalo. Josephine is a ho...
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Gazebos: New gathering place away from home
      place away from home Many homeowners wish to turn their back yards into outdoor living spaces, bringing indoor comforts into the fresh outdoor air. Gazebos are uniquely suited to do this by providing a covered retreat that adds distinction to the outdoor living space.
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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 25 - Salisbury Steak, scalloped potatoes, seasoned spinach, nectarine Thursday, July 26 - Vegetable quiche with cheese sauce, oven-brown potatoes, blueberry square,
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Literature
      sun. 29 Spoken Word Sundays - Spoken word and open mic hosted by poet Liz Mariani, 8 p.m. Sunday, July 29 at Allen Street Hardware Cafe, 245 Allen St., Buffalo. 882-8843 wed.
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      GARDEN RIDE? - Nancy Mariconda of Snyder shows off her garden to bikers Chris and Steve Galbraith, also of Snyder, during the Harlem-Kensington-Cleveland Community Association 2007 Garden View July 8.
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