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Aspiring Artists Art and Wine Celebration set
      Aspire will host the fourth annual Aspiring Artists Art and Wine Celebration from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7 at Aspire of WNY, 2356 North Forest Road, Getzville. Art from Aspire artists will be on display and up for auction, live music will be provided and a variety of Wegmans wines will be avail...
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Emerging Artists
Area band performs in NYC, records CD
by ELIZABETH TAUFA Reporter
      The Wise and Kind Old Souls doesn't sound like the name of a band of 20-something men with guitars. Perhaps that's why they go by their acronym, the WAKOS. The band's members hail from different areas of Western New York, with lead guitarist Chris Young being a Williamsville native and the grands...
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Season's first rehearsal set
      The Amherst Male Glee Club, celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, will hold an open rehearsal at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6, in the choral room of Amherst High School, 4301 Main St. Men of all ages, who have choral experience and would like to join the 60-member chorus, to attend this firs...
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In the Military
      Derek Mittlefehldt, 2007 Sweet Home High School graduate, completed Swab Summer at the United States Coast Guard Academy and is now a member of the Corps of Cadets as a 4th class. He intends to major in mechanical engineering or Naval architecture.
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Couple wed in Dallas
      Claudia Morales married Joseph D. Prisinzano in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, July 28, 2007 at Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe, Dallas, Texas. The Rev. J. Eduardo Gonzalez officiated. The bride is the daughter of Lydia and Jesus Morales of Dallas. The groom is the son of Mary Ei...
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Osterreicher- Trapp
      Julia White of Clarence and Mickey H. Osterreicher of East Amherst announce the engagement of their daughter, Elena Rebecca Osterreicher, to Sean Gary Trapp, son of Patricia and Gary Trapp of Rochester. Miss Osterreicher is a graduate of Williamsville East High School.
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Pair united in afternoon ceremony
      Nicole Michel Wiszka married Michael Walter Tomaszewski in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007 at Fourteen Holy Helpers Church, West Seneca. The Rev. Joseph Rogliano officiated. The bride is the daughter of Susan and Michael Wiszka of Cheektowaga. The groom is the son of Lynn and Ray...
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Nuptials held in St. Gabriel's
      Elizabeth Jayne Snyder married Kevin Louis Holmquist in an afternoon ceremony on Friday, Aug. 24, 2007 at St. Gabriel's Church, Elma. The Rev. Dan Palys officiated. The bride is the daughter of Christine and Robert Snyder of Cheektowaga. The groom is the son of Carolyn Holmquist of Ontario and t...
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Drum- Wopperer
      Dorea K. and Tommy Dale Drum of Lincolnton, N.C., announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura K. Drum, to Joshua R. Wopperer, son of Natalie and Robert Wopperer of Amherst. Miss Drum graduated from Lincolnton High School in 2000. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication studie...
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Liddle- Famiglietti
      Marguerite and David Liddle of Wheatfield announce the engagement of their daughter, Nicole Liddle, to Matt Famiglietti, son of Sonia Hackett of Niagara Falls and Joe Famiglietti of Lancaster. Miss Liddle is a 1999 graduate of Niagara Wheatfield High School. She received a degree in elementary e...
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Borchard- Otis
      Peg and David A. Borchard of Yardley, Pa., announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachel Borchard, to James R. Otis, son of Celestine and Edward R. Otis of Lancaster. Miss Borchard graduated from Williamsville South High School in 1999. She received a bachelor's degree in history from St.
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Couple receive guests at Fox Valley Club
      Kristina Weber married Bob Bennett in a late afternoon ceremony on Friday, Aug. 24, 2007 at Zion Lutheran Church, Clarence Center. The Rev. Steve Biegner officiated. The bride is the daughter of Susan and LaVerne Weber Jr. of Getzville. The groom is the son of Shirley and David Bennett of Lancast...
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Bride escorted by parents in afternoon ceremony
      Kimberly Reger married James E. Oakes III in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, July 14, 2007 at St. John the Evangelist Church, Buffalo. The Rev. Robert M. Mock officiated. The bride is the daughter of Ursula Reger of Blasdell and Edward Reger of Jamestown. The groom is the son of Judith and Jam...
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Pair travel to Hawaiian islands
      Candace Carbone married Rich Colasante on Friday, July 20, 2007 at Holy Name Cathedral, Chicago, Ill. The Rev. John Cusick and Deacon Stan Strom officiated. The bride is the daughter of Sadie and Franklin Carbone of Lake Worth, Fla. The groom is the son of Barbara Potenza of Gahanna, Ohio.
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Linsey- Lester
      Geraldine and James Linsey of Williamsville announce the engagement of their daughter, Maura Linsey, to Patrick Lester, son of Janet and Kevin Lester of Williamsville. Miss Linsey graduated from Williamsville South High School in 2001. She received a degree in physical education from Cortland Sta...
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Oberg- Carroll
      Eileen and Robert S. Oberg Jr. of Kenmore announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristen M. Oberg, to David J. Carroll, son of Gail and David M. Carroll of Pendleton. Miss Oberg graduated from Kenmore West High School in 1999.
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Couple honeymoon in British Virgin Islands
      Jennifer Bermel married Brendan Kelleher in a late afternoon ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007 at St. Louis Church, Buffalo. The Rev. Richard Reina officiated. The bride is the daughter of Janet and Paul Bermel of East Amherst. The groom is the son of the late Judith Donahue Kelleher and Bart ...
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Robertson - Rock
      Judy and William Robertson of Tonawanda announce the engagement of their daughter, Marissa Nicole Robertson, to Daniel Aaron Rock, son of Rita Hester of McKean, Pa., and Gary Rock of Edinboro, Pa. Miss Robertson graduated from Kenmore West High School.
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Couple travel to Caribbean
      Stacey Wagner married Justin Lyford in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, July 28, 2007 at Blessed Sacrament Church, Buffalo. The Rev. Paul Bossi officiated. The bride is the daughter of Diane Wagner of Williamsville and Robert Wagner of Hamburg. The groom is the son of Patricia and Bruce Lyford...
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Piontkowski- Swiatek
      Dawn M. Szabo of Tonawanda and Michael J. Piontkowski of North Tonawanda announce the engagement of their daughter, Kimberly Lyn Piontkowski, to David Michael Swiatek, son of Deborah A. Swiatek of Amherst and Michael W. Swiatek of Parma Heights, Ohio.
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Swiatek- Odien
      Deborah A. Swiatek of Amherst and Michael W. Swiatek of Parma Heights, Ohio announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa A. Swiatek, to Andrew L. Odien, son of Jeanina M. and Robert G. Odien Jr. of Amherst. Miss Swiatek graduated from Sweet Home High School in 2003. She received a degree in...
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Newlyweds greet guests in Golden Ballroom
      Melissa Marie Moran married Dean L. Ramirez in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007 at St. Patrick's Church, Lockport. The Rev. Francis Schimscheiner and the Rev. John Laurance, uncle of the groom, officiated. The bride is the daughter of Sheila Moran and John A. Moran, both of Lockp...
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Watson- Vitaris
      Susan and Ron Humphreys of Midland, Texas and Tom Watson of Lake Tahoe, Nev., announce the engagement of their daughter, Erika Lyn Watson, to Christopher Douglas Vitaris, son of the late Beverly Vitaris and grandson of Joyce Rodgers of West Seneca and the late John Rodgers.
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Wilkosz- Stockwell
      Patricia and John Wilkosz of Lancaster announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristen Wilkosz, to Eric Stockwell, son of Anita and Hank Stockwell of Clarence Center. Miss Wilkosz graduated from Lancaster High School in 1999. She received a bachelor's degree in exceptional education in 2003 an...
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Pair, family mark 50 years
      Myrna and James Vriesen of Lancaster celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a small family gathering. James Vriesen married the former Myrna Mohart on Aug. 24, 1957 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Silver Creek. James is retired from New York State Electric and Gas. Myrna is a homemak...
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Couple mark 50-year anniversar y
      Judith A. and Charles C. Marx of West Seneca celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at a dinner with family at Salvatore's Italian Gardens, Depew. Charles C. Marx married the former Judith A. Gormley on Aug. 17, 1957 in Queen of Heaven Church, West Seneca.
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Pair wed 60 years
      Betty and Donald Kammerer of Williamsville celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a family dinner. Donald E. Kammerer married the former Betty Jane Huebbers on Aug. 23, 1947 at Resurrection Lutheran Church, Buffalo. Donald is a retired Buffalo police lieutenant. He also worked as a claim...
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Couple celebrate with dinner
      Mary Ann and Ralph Rizzo of Tonawanda celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a dinner at Salvatore's Italian Gardens attended by family and friends. Ralph Rizzo married the former Mary Ann Mangano on April 27, 1957 at Our Lady of Loretto Church, Buffalo.
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Disney World trip marks 50 years
      Patricia and Richard Szczerbiak of Cheektowaga celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family trip to Walt Disney World. Richard Szczerbiak married the former Patricia Storm on Aug. 31, 1957 at Queen of Martyrs Church, Buffalo.
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Anniversary celebrated with family, friends
      Marion and Leonard J. Notaro of Tonawanda celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary by dining out with family and friends. Leonard J. Notaro married the former Marion La Mattina on Aug. 26, 1939 at Holy Cross Church, Buffalo.
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Tasmania is devilishly good trip
CHRISTINE HICKS- USTA Travel
      Western New Yorkers hoard summer as if starved of it. We open windows and put on shorts in April, plant our backyard gardens before the threat of frost has passed and scream out loud when the first leaf hits the ground. Just when we get used to the idea that we don't have to put on gloves, boots a...
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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 August 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, Aug. 29 - Tuna salad, egg salad, marinated tomato wedges, macaroni salad, cantaloupe Thursday, Aug.
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Revive summer-stressed lawn during fall months
      People associate lawn care with spring and summer, but fall is actually the optimal time to take steps toward a healthy, greener lawn. Rout the Drought This summer's drought has left many lawns across the country straw-colored and dormant. Fall lawn care can help your lawn recover.
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Legs for Life can help prevent heart and other vascular diseases
BeeHealthy
Timely Hints for a Healthy Lifestyle
      Vascular diseases caused by arteriosclerosis, including most heart attacks and strokes, account for more deaths in the United States than any other cause.
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Heart Walk scheduled for September
      Heart disease and stroke are the number one and number three killers of Western New Yorkers. This area has one of the highest rates of cardiovascular disease in the country. No other disease claims more lives of our friends, neighbors and family members.
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