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Flu shots available
      The Amherst Bee has gathered a list of locations offering flu shots: Bassett Manor and Park Manor Maxim Health Systems is teaming with Bassett Manor and Bassett Park Manor Assisted Living Communities to offer immunization shots for the flu and pneumonia.
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Senior living, advance planning: topic of seminar
      Planning for the future is the subject of a Senior Focus Seminar, slated for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24 at ElderWood Village at Glenwood, 5271 Main St., Williamsville.
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Challenging stereotypes
Film festival aims to educate public on disabilities
by ELIZABETH TAUFA Reporter
      W e want to create a dialogue about society's relationship with its largest minority," said Douglas Platt, curator of the Museum of disABILITY History, on the third annual disABILITIES Film Festival and Speaker Series. The series, which will be held Friday and Saturday, Oct.
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On the Campus
      Kaitlyn Gesel was recently inducted into the honor's program at Potsdam State College. She is the daughter of James and Cheryl Gesel of Williamsville. Cristian Cruz of East Amherst was awarded a bronze medal for third place in the masonry competition at the National SkillsUSA Championship in Ka...
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Informational meeting set for Junior Miss
      The New York State Junior Miss scholarship program will hold an informational meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 10 at Susan Makai's Personal Best, 3653 Harlem Road, Cheektowaga. The scholarship program is open to young women who are currently seniors in high school and graduating in June 2...
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Church News
      The Rev. Joseph Porpiglia, St. Benedict Parish, will discuss "What is the Meaning of Life" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4 at St. Benedict Church, Main Street and Eggert Road, Amherst.
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SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
      SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS - Elissa Wido, left, and Christopher Wido, both of East Amherst, have been awarded scholarships by the Two Ten Footwear Foundation. They were chosen from 650 applicants, and both will attend Niagara University.
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Bride carries rosary given by grandparents
      Lindsay Helen Fry married Ryan Matthew Kozyra in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, July 7, 2007 at St. Teresa of Avila Church in Akron. Monsignor Robert Williamson officiated. The bride is the granddaughter of Barbara and Charles Kopp of Akron. The groom is the son of Sharon and Anthony Kozyra o...
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Couple hold reception at Hyatt Regency
      Jill Elizabeth DeLong married Jason Scott Niemann in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2007 at St. Joseph University Church in Buffalo. The Rev. Jacob Ledwon officiated. The bride is the daughter of Joyce and Richard DeLong of Amherst. The groom is the son of Denise and James Niemann of...
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Pair wed in afternoon ceremony
      Kelly Marie Mink married Scott Jacob Wolski in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2007 at the Expressway Assembly of God Church in Buffalo. The Rev. Karl Zielezinski officiated. The bride is the daughter of Colleen and George Mink of Depew. The groom is the son of Debbie Wolski of Eden.
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Bride's father officiates at ceremony
      Greta Becker married Paul Brokaw in a noon ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007 at First Christian Church in Machias, N.Y. The bride's father, the Rev. Gary E. Becker, and the Rev. Joseph Perticone officiated. The bride is the daughter of Karen and the Rev. Gary Becker of West Seneca. The groom i...
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Hadley- Terranova
      Sara and David Hadley of Stow, Ohio announce the engagement of their daughter, Megan Hadley, to Andrew C. Terranova, son of Paula and Andrew Terranova of Amherst. Miss Hadley graduated from Stow-Munroe Falls High School in 2003. She earned a bachelor's degree in English from Miami University in 2...
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Pair receive guests at Kotecki's
      Amy Marie Minard married Kenneth Michael LoPiccolo in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, July 7, 2007 at Kotecki's Grandview Grove in West Seneca. The bride is the daughter of Sandra and George MacPeek of Cheektowaga, and James Minard of Cheektowaga. The groom is the son of Sandra LoPiccolo of Ch...
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Couple honeymoon in Dominican Republic
      Tina Marie Broad married Eric Scott Brady in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2007 at Kloc's Blossom Grove in West Seneca. The Rev. Joseph Wolpert officiated. The bride is the daughter of Barbara Broad of Cheektowaga and James Broad of West Seneca. The groom is the son of Kathy and Joe...
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Pair wed in evening ceremony
      Maureen Lankes married Steven McLaughlin in an evening ceremony on Saturday, July 21, 2007 at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Clarence. The Rev. Leon J. Biernat and the Rev. Jim Dolan officiated. The bride is the daughter of Kathleen Lankes of East Amherst and David Lankes of Ge...
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Vows said at Fourteen Holy Helpers
      Jill Soroka married Benjamin Gore in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007 at the Fourteen Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca. The Rev. Gregory Dobson officiated. The bride is the daughter of Jeanette and Douglas Soroka of West Seneca. The groom is the son of Merlyn and Timothy Gore o...
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Couple honeymoon in Hawaii
      Julie L. Schaefer married Christian M. Castiglione in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007 at St. Augustine's Church in Depew. The Rev. Conrad Stachowiak officiated. The bride is the daughter of Jo Ann and Neil Schaefer of Elma. The groom is the son of Kathleen and Carmen Castiglione...
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Couple receive guests at Samuel's Grande Manor
      Amy M. Mariano married Brent J. Novak in an afternoon ceremony on Friday, August 17, 2007 at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Clarence. Monsignor Frederick Leising officiated. The bride is the daughter of Bonita Morgante of Clarence and James Mariano of Buffalo. The groom is the...
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Pair travel East Coast
      Kathi Urban married Anthony Carbona in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2007 at the home of the matron of honor. Judge Elaine M. Skotnicki officiated. The bride is the daughter of Dolores Urban of Clarence and the late Edward Urban. The groom is the son of John Carbona of Cortland and...
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Ranch reception includes fireworks display
      Irene Elizabeth Busmalis married Adam C. Temple in an outdoor ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 19, 2007 at the ranch of the groom's aunt and uncle in Twickenham, Ore. Erica Temple, sister of the groom, officiated. The bride is the daughter of Maria and Ulysses Busmalis of Amherst. The groom is the son of...
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Couple mark 40 years
      Joyce and Ronald Purtell of Charlotte, N.C., formerly of Amherst, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with a small family gathering in Charlotte. Ronald Purtell married the former Joyce Paddleford on Oct. 7, 1967 at St. John's Church in Binghamton, N.Y.
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Pope blesses vow renewal
      Josephine and Joseph Hejna of Buffalo will renew their vows and have a blessing of the rings at a Mass on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2007 at Holy Angels Church in Buffalo. The Rev. James Erving will be the celebrant. The couple also received a papal blessing.
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Family party celebrates 60 years
      Margie and Harold Schaff of Amherst celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a party for family and friends at their son David's home. Harold Schaff married the former Margie Thompson on Aug. 31, 1947 at the Church of the Nazarene in Buffalo.
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Anniversar y celebrated at Old Red Mill
      Joan and Thomas Mathews of Williamsville celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a dinner with family and friends at the Old Red Mill Restaurant in Clarence. Thomas Mathews married the former Joan DeMarti on Sept. 21, 1957 at Holy Spirit Church in Buffalo.
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Wedding announcement guidelines
      All engagement, wedding and anniversary announcements received by Bee Group Newspapers are published in all nine editions as a service to our readers. There is no charge. The form is available at www.beenews.com, by calling The Bee at 632-4700, or at the office, 5564 Main St., Williamsville.
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Dinner marks 50-year anniversar y
      Elaine and Joseph Giallanza of Elma celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, Sept. 21, 2007 with a dinner for friends and family at the Lancaster Country Club. Joseph Giallanza married the former Elaine Peterson on Sept. 21, 1957 at St. Mary of Assumption Church in Lancaster.
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The house that straw built
Straw bale-lined home is first of its kind in region
by KEN BARTOLOTTA Reporter
      I n a world of Hummers, super charged SUVs and a constant threat of global warming lingering over our shoulders, it's always refreshing to find individuals who are mindful of their environment.
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Myrtle Beach memories
CHRISTINE HICKS- USTA Travel
      My view of Myrtle Beach is a little skewed, but in a good way. Most who visit recall a honky-tonk boulevard along the Atlantic, dotted with biker bars and fleabag hotels just one block off the beach. The sun and heat keep the place bright and alive, surely enough.
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Harvest of Hope to benefit MDA
      The Western New York chapter of the Muscular Dystrophy Association will hold its Fifth Annual Harvest of Hope benefit at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 19 at the Statler Ballroom, 107 Delaware Ave., Buffalo. The event will include selections from many local wineries and microbrew companies, such as Jo...
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Seminar to discuss breast cancer
      "Inflammatory Breast Cancer: Disease in Disguise" is the title of the Grand Island Business and Professional Women's Second Annual Health Seminar to be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17 at the Grand Island Holiday Inn, 100 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island.
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Smoking cessation classes set
      Kenmore Mercy Hospital will be sponsoring a series of free smoking cessation classes beginning Oct. 3 at Mercy Hospital, 2950 Elmwood Ave. in Kenmore. To register or to receive additional information on dates and times, call Health Connections at 447-6205.
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     From left to right, Nancy DiPasquale, Kay Lorenzo and Joan Gamler of the Women Interested in Cystic Health. The group will present a Chinese auction on Wednesday, Oct. 10 at the Brookfield Country Club, 5120 Shimerville Road in Clarence. For more information, call 652-9613.
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     CRUISIN' - Nelson DiPasquale of Williamsville had some help backing his 1968 Jaguar XKE convertible into a parking spot from his 2-year-old dog, Muffin, at the "Blues, Cruise & BBQ" volunteer picnic held Sunday at the Williamsville Mill. Village residents were invited to display their classic cars ...
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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 to 1:30 p.m., every Tuesday in October in the lounge.
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Five plants prove top performers for gardens
      There is good news for those looking for new plants to spruce up a yard. Here are five "must-have" plants that can enhance the beauty of a garden. • Hydrangea 'Forever & Ever' New breeding has created hydrangeas that bloom on new growth each spring, ensuring blooms every year and making in...
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