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Yard sale set for Aug. 4, donations needed
      The Northwoods Corporation will hold its annual yard sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 4 and 5 at 8810 Main St., near Overlook Drive. Proceeds from the sale will benefit Roswell Park Cancer Institute and the Hospice Foundation. The corporation will accept donations for items to ...
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Summertime crimes
by ANDREA KIMBRIEL AND ELIZABETH TAUFA Reporters
      Summer brings sunny weather, picnics - and crime. The Cheektowaga Police Department gets more calls about disorderly youth during the summer, said Lt. Ken Hycner of the Cheektowaga Police Department's Youth and Family Support Unit.
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Cure for summer boredom
Rec programs keep youth occupied
by ELIZABETH TAUFA AND ANDREA KIMBRIEL Reporters
      Because young people often have time on their hands during the summer, area recreation departments are providing programs that keep children busy. The Town of Amherst Recreation Department offers a wide variety of activities, from roller hockey to swimming to tennis to golf.
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Hayes, Kaleida to host annual health fair
by ELIZABETH TAUFA Reporter
      Assemblyman Jim Hayes, RAmherst, will host a Family Health Fair for all ages from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4 at the Amherst Senior Center, 370 John James Audubon Parkway off of North Forest Road. "The purpose is to provide my constituents in Amherst and Pendleton with an opportunity to ge...
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SENIOR NEWS
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 August in the lounge. Photo gallery display, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, July and August. Donated books for sale in the Waiting Lounge. Three for 50¢.
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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, Aug. 1 - Cottage cheese and tuna salad, marinated tomatoes, molded Waldorf salad, Lorna Doones Thursday, Aug.
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      ITALIAN IDOL - Amherst resident Danielle Calato, 23, was named the 2007 Italian Idol during the Buffalo Italian Heritage Festival. As the winner, she received a check for $500. Calato is an Amherst resident and a graduate of Kenmore East High School.
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Talk to strangers
CHRISTINE HICKS- USTA Travel
      Guilty. I'm as guilty as the next person. There are times when I simply choose to disengage while waiting in public places, seated on public transportation or seeking a private moment in a crowded venue. You know - you tuck your head further into a book or pop in your iPod (if you have one) and at...
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Garden party set to benefit van purchase
      The Brothers of Mercy Campus Foundation will host its sixth annual Garden Party at the Casilio Estate on Sunday, Aug. 5 on the grounds of the Pat Casilio estate, 5930 Newhouse Road., East Amherst. Gates will open at 9:15 a.m.
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      BASKET DANCERS - Erica Kahoury, front, dances the Dabke with other members of the St. John Maron dance troop at the church's Lebanese Festival held this past weekend.
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Munachello- Nagy
      Giuseppa and Giuseppe Munachello of Depew announce the engagement of their daughter, Maryann Danielle Munachello, to Patrick James Nagy, son of Judy and Greg Nagy of Depew. Miss Munachello graduated from Depew High School in 2000. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications from the ...
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Bride draws from heirloom gowns
      Anne K. Simonson married Mark E. Jann in an afternoon ceremony Saturday, July 28, 2007 in Christ the King Chapel at Canisius College. The Rev. Walter Szczesny officiated. The bride is the daughter of Kathleen A. Simonson of Amherst and Randall D. Simonson of Williamsville. The groom is the son of...
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Bride carries peonies, roses
      Kathryn Neff married Brian Mc- Cormick Saturday, June, 16, 2007 in Watch Hill Chapel, Watch Hill, R.I. The bride is the daughter of Sheila Neff of Snyder and Michael Neff of Buffalo. The groom is the son of Karin and John Mc- Cormick of Watch Hill, R.I.
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Couple honeymoon in Mayan Riviera
      Rebecca Herman married Michael Bielat in an afternoon ceremony Saturday, June 30, 2007 at Fourteen Holy Helpers Church, West Seneca. The Rev. Edward Jost officiated. The bride is the daughter of Julie and William Herman of West Seneca. The groom is the son of Lori and Alan Bielat of Cheektowaga.
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Oliver- Swart
      Tina and Dan Oliver of Wooster, Ohio, announce the engagement of their daughter, Megan Oliver, to Thomas Swart, son of Darlene Peters of Lexington, Ky., and Thomas Swart of Clarence. Miss Oliver is a graduate of Tri Way High School and Kentucky Christian University. She is an eighth-grade math te...
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Belize honeymoon planned
      Meagan Elizabeth Horner married David Stephen Howell in an afternoon ceremony Saturday, July 28, 2007 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Buffalo. The Rev. Charles D. Bang officiated. The bride is the daughter of Peggy and Emerson L. Horner III of Williamsville. The groom is the son of Kathy and Bru...
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Couple wed in Jamaica
      Julie Davidzik married Kevin Miller in an afternoon ceremony Friday, July 13, 2007, in Ochos Rios, Jamaica. The Rev. Sheldon Anderson officiated. The bride is the daughter of Lynn and Robert Davidzik of Lancaster. The groom is the son of Carol and Dean Miller of Depew.
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Reception in English castle
      Jessica Herweg married Edward Salter Saturday, June 30, 2007, in an afternoon ceremony at St. Margaret at Antioch Church in Kent, England. The Rev. Tony Durkin officiated. The bride is the daughter of Patricia and David Herweg of Snyder. The groom is the son of Joan and Trevor Salter of Kent, Eng...
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Bride wears veil made by grandmother
      Deirdre Carroll married Daniel Whelehan in an afternoon ceremony Saturday, July 28, 2007 at St. Amelia Church, Tonawanda. The bride is the daughter of Ann and Robert Carroll of North Tonawanda. The groom is the son of Kathleen Whelehan of Batavia and James Whelehan of Penfield.
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McLaughlin- Ragonnet
      Dodie and Dan McLaughlin of Amherst announce the engagement of their daughter, Shannon Kathleen McLaughlin, to Thomas Paul Ragonnet, son of Diane Ragonnet of Wantagh, N.Y. and the late Paul Ragonnet. Miss McLaughlin graduated from Amherst Central High School in 1998. She received a bachelor of art...
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Williams- Jesonowski
      Joanne E. Williams of Williamsville and Leonard Williams of Buffalo announce the engagement of their daughter, Melinda Janelle Williams, to Jonathan Jesonowski, son of Mary and John Jesonowski of Newfane. Miss Williams graduated from Sweet Home High School in 2002. She received a degree in busine...
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Couch- Augustynek
      Barbara Couch and Thomas 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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Nuptials held at Infant of Prague
      Kathleen M. Cryan married Mark J. Hufnagel in an afternoon ceremony Saturday, July 28, 2007 at Infant of Prague Church, Cheektowaga. Monsignor Angelo Caligiuri officiated. The bride is the daughter of Elizabeth and Robert Cryan of Cheektowaga. The groom is the son of Maureen and Arthur Hufnagel o...
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Couple wed in summer ceremony
      Kelly Eger married Gregory Jaszka in an afternoon ceremony Saturday, May 26, 2007 at St. Gabriel's Church, Elma. The Rev. Daniel Palys officiated. The bride is the daughter of Gail and John Eger of Castorland, N.Y. The groom is the son of Mary Lou and Daniel Jaszka Jr. of Lancaster.
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Couple honeymoon in the Mayan Riviera
      Sarah Anne Crosby married Patrick Michael Filipovitz in an afternoon ceremony Saturday, July 14, 2007 at St. Gregory the Great Church, Williamsville. The Rev. Vincent O'Malley officiated. The bride is the daughter of Frances and Brian Crosby of East Amherst. The groom is the son of Joyce and Fran...
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Couple will take cruise
      Lindsay J. McKellar married Brian C. Masterson Saturday, July 28, 2007 in an afternoon ceremony at the Spring Garden Association. The Rev. William Montgomery officiated. The bride is the daughter of Nanci McKellar of Colden, and David McKellar of Holland. The groom is the son of Joanne Masterson ...
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Anguilla honeymoon planned
      Elizabeth Knab married Jack Turner in an afternoon ceremony Saturday, July 28, 2007 at Ss. Peter and Paul Church, Williamsville. The Rev. George Knab, uncle of the bride, officiated. The bride is the daughter of Judith and Edward Knab of Williamsville. The groom is the son of Margaret and James ...
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Bride carries grandmother's handkerchief
      Michelle Henry married Thomas Wild in an afternoon ceremony Saturday, July 28, 2007 at St. Benedict's Church, Eggertsville. The Rev. Dr. Joseph Porpiglia officiated. The bride is the daughter of Linda and Frank Henry of Getzville. The groom is the son of Anne and Joseph Wild of Grand Island.
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Couple wed in afternoon ceremony
      Christin McFadden married Daniel Brown in an afternoon ceremony Friday, June 29, 2007 at Nativity of Our Lord Church, Orchard Park. Monsignor William J. Gallagher and the Rev. Paul Duggan, SJ, officiated. The bride is the daughter of Gloria and John McFadden of Orchard Park. The groom is the son ...
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Byrne- Crowther
      Valeri and Dr. James Byrne of McCandless, Pa., announce the engagement of their daughter, Erin Byrne, to Thomas Crowther, son of Marlea and Cyril Crowther Jr. of Williamsville. Miss Byrne received a master of science degree in international affairs from the University of Pittsburgh in 1998.
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Gambino- Vilagy
      Carol and Peter Gambino of Williamsville announce the engagement of their daughter, Leah Marie Gambino, to Jonathan Matthew Vilagy, son of Debbie and Alan Vilagy of Alden. Miss Gambino is a graduate of City Honors School, Buffalo and the University at Buffalo. She received a master's degree in na...
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Pair wed in St. Mary's
      Paula Maria DiMenna married Jared B. Antista in an evening ceremony Saturday, July 21, 2007 at St. Mary's Church, Swormville. The Rev. Robert M. Yetter officiated. The bride is the daughter of Maria B. and William S. DiMenna of Pendleton. The groom is the son of Kathleen and Joseph Antista of Wi...
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Pair weds in garden gazebo
      Bridget Redpath married Carey Thompson in a late afternoon ceremony Sunday, July 29, 2007 in the garden gazebo at Samuel's Grande Manor in Clarence. The Rev. Daryl Bennett officiated. The bride is the daughter of Elizabeth and Ian Redpath of East Amherst. The groom is the son of Carol and James T...
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Couple cruises Mediterranean
      Emily Allison Higgins married Ryan Daniel O'Connor in a late afternoon ceremony Friday, July 27, 2007 at Christ the King Chapel at Canisius College. The Rev. Michael Tunney officiated. The bride is the daughter of Patricia and Joseph Higgins of Snyder. The groom is the son of Christine and Daniel...
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Surprise celebration for 50th
      Ida and Adam Gasiewicz of Amherst celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a surprise dinner with family in Williamsville. Adam Gasiewicz married the former Ida Cardinale June 20, 1957 at Annunciation Church, in Buffalo.
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Couple honeymoon in Aruba
      Lindsay Ann Williams married Jacob Matthew Ruppert Saturday July 28, 2007 in an afternoon ceremony at St. Luke Lutheran Church, Cheektowaga. The Rev. Dr. Chris Wicher officiated. The bride is the daughter of Connie and Keith Williams of Lancaster. The groom is the son of Barbara Ruppert of Cheekt...
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Red Cross continues to see decline in blood collections
      As the month of July comes to a close, the American Red Cross continues to see a decline in blood inventory levels. Summer is traditionally a time when blood donations decline by 10 to 15 percent, in part, due to people vacationing.
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Roswell expands patient support services
      Roswell Park Cancer Institute has expanded its patient support services with the initiation of a Patient Navigation Program designed to help underserved patients obtain appropriate early detection, treatment and follow-up cancer care.
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Three Simple Steps to a Fresh Fall Landscape and Garden
      (ARA) - Every garden space needs freshening up by summer's end. Updating the landscape with a few simple projects and garden chores can have a lawn or garden exhausted from the scorching sun, heat and drought of the season looking revitalized for fall in no time.
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