Faith Journey' Faith Journey' marks 10 years
Williamsville, North Buffalo churches celebrate successful par tnership
by ELIZABETH TAUFA Reporter
      Ten years ago, the worship services at the North Park Lutheran Church on Starin Avenue in North Buffalo were pretty traditional. But when Pastor Susan Strouse arrived, she saw an opportunity in an unused space - a band.
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Couple honeymoon on Cape Cod
      Jennifer Butler married Christopher Vaughan in a late afternoon ceremony on Friday, Aug. 17, 2007 at Saint Mary's Church in Swormville. The Rev. Patrick Zengierski and Rev. Robert Yetter officiated. The bride is the daughter of Drs. Nancy and Michael Butler of East Amherst. The groom is the son ...
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Greenawalt- Slobe
      Wendy and Richard Greenawalt of Niagara Falls announce the engagement of their daughter, Juanita Greenawalt, of Williamsville, to Brian Slobe, son of Phillip Slobe of Oswego, N.Y., and the late Joan Slobe. Miss Greenawalt graduated from Niagara Catholic High School in 1991.
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Pair travel to Cancun
      Brittany King married Nicholas Evans in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007 at Centenary Methodist Church in New Albany, Ind. Brother Bill Cambell officiated. The bride is the daughter of Linda and Gary King of Laconia, Ind. The groom is the son of Roberta and David Evans of West Sene...
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Wedding canopy made by bride's mother
      Kara Rohe married Zachary Rosenthal under a chuppa (wedding canopy) made by the bride's mother, in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007 at Pasadera Country Club in Monterey, Calif. Neil Desroches, assistant district attorney for the State of Massachusetts and friend of the bride and gr...
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Butler- Fiegl
      Drs. Nancy A. and Michael P. Butler of East Amherst announce the engagement of their daughter, Katherine Laura Butler, to Jonathan Michael Fiegl, son of Lynn M. and Thomas W. Fiegl of East Amherst. Miss Butler graduated from Williamsville East High School in 2003. She graduated from Erie County C...
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Couple unite in afternoon ceremony
      Joelyn Skinner married Craig G. Viscusi in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Mesa, Ariz. Bishop Michael Petramalo officiated. The bride is the daughter of Janelle and Joel Skinner of Mesa. The groom is the son of Dolores Viscus...
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Muck- Manson
      Linda and James Muck of Clarence announce the engagement of their daughter, Erica Muck, to Paul Manson, son of Caroline and Steven Manson of North Tonawanda. Miss Muck graduated from Clarence Senior High School in 2000. She earned a degree in elementary and special education from Daemen College i...
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Bride's dog serves as bridesmaid
      Jennifer Lynn Subjeck married Jason Alan Fedus in a noon ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007 at St. Gabriel's Church in Elma. The Rev. Dan Palys officiated. The bride is the daughter of Eva and Mark Subjeck of Elma. The groom is the son of Loretta and Joseph Fedus of Holland, N.Y.
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Bouquet designed by bride
      Stacey Mihalics married Michael Jarvis in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007 at Christ United Church of Christ in Buffalo. The Rev. Alva Looze officiated. The bride is the daughter of Jacqueline and Joseph Mihalics of Tonawanda. The groom is the son of Debra and Daniel Jarvis of Ke...
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Mervine- Merritt
      Barbara I. and Lawrence E. Mervine, formerly of East Amherst, announce the engagement of their daughter, Leah R. Mervine, to Nathaniel Carpenter Merritt, son of Donna C. Biro of Amherst and Robert Paul Merritt of Rochester. Miss Mervine graduated from Williamsville North High School in 1994. She ...
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Couple celebrate 50th with wedding party members
      Marjorie J. and Richard J. Klisiewicz of Orchard Park celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a renewal of vows at the chapel of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church in Orchard Park, and a reception at Danny's South Restaurant in Orchard Park. The reception was given by their children, and g...
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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 following are guidelines that must be followed for submitting a wedding, engagement or anniversary announcement.
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'Dance' runner-up Haskell returns to WNY stage, brings winner Johnson
by ELIZABETH TAUFA Reporter
      After coming in second place on the popular FOX show, "So You Think You Can Dance," Clarence Center native Neil Haskell will make his hometown return in the American Academy of Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker." But he won't be the only SYTYCD alumnus on the stage.
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VMW to offer free membership
      Veterans of Modern Warfare, a new veterans' service organization dedicated to serving the nation's most recent veterans, is offering free membership until Jan. 1, 2008.
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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 November.
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Holy Land park disappointing
CHRISTINE HICKS- USTA Travel
      I've just returned from Orlando, the home of "a theme park for everything." My Orlando adventure was spurred by a church conference being held in Orlando. The church theme inspired us to head to The Holy Land Experience theme park.
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'Very successful' Walk the Villages wraps up
by ELIZABETH TAUFA Reporter
      As Walk the Villages 2007 draws to a close, a successful year is being celebrated by participating businesses and patrons. "It was very successful," said Susan Klepadlo, Williamsville Walk the Villages chairman and assistant vice president of Five Star Bank. "The nice part is there's been a great...
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In the Military
      Cadet Michael Schifferli has earned the Superintendent's Award for Achievement at the U.S. Military Academy. He is the son of Robert and Michelle Schifferli of Williamsville and is a 2005 graduate of Williamsville East High School.
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BeeHealthy Timely Hints for a Healthy Lifestyle
November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month
      The Alzheimer's Association has announced that November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month. Because of the complications associated with Alzheimer's, the association has released some facts on the disease. Many people don't know that Alzheimer's disease is currently the seventh leading cause of deat...
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Volunteers sought to help fight cancer
      Roswell Park Cancer Institute and the Team Cure Challenge program, through the Roswell Park Alliance, are seeking persons 18 and older to fundraise and run or walk in national athletic events on behalf of cancer patients.
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Workshop will feature tips on nutrition
      The Energetics of Food is a workshop designed to change the way people think about food and nutrition. Find out what foods provide different energetic effects and sensations such as damp, hot, cool and warm. Learn how to use natural foods in everyday cooking to enhance health, lose weight, boost...
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Spring color begins with fall planting
      For gardeners, the arrival of fall means it's time to plant spring-flowering bulbs: tulips, crocuses and, perhaps most valuable of all, daffodils. The appeal of daffodils lies in their beauty and durability. Their flowers come in a range of colors (yellow, of course, but white, too, often with co...
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