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Borders no problem for Daemen students
Party fundraiser planned for medical students' goodwill trip
by ELIZABETH TAUFA Reporter
      While most college students spend their winter breaks relaxing and hanging out with friends, a group of Daemen College students will be spending a week giving medical aid to residents of a third-world country.
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Museum events kick off holiday season
      The holiday season is now upon us, and to kick off the season's festivities the Amherst Museum, located at 3755 Tonawanda Creek Road, at New Road, in Amherst, will hold two events for the general public in the beginning of December.
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     DINNER DANCE - The NYS Regents Board of Trustees and the Amherst Museum, including from left, Chair of Reservations Sarah Anderson, Executive Director Joseph Weickart, President Patrick Lucey and Co-chairman Patricia Lucey, will host the annual Holiday Celebration Dinner Dance at 6:30 p.m. Saturday...
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Library News
      The following events will be held at the Williamsville Library, 5571 Main St. Registration is required for all programs. For more information, call 632-6176. Story Time with Miss Beth, 10:30 a.m. Mondays for toddlers and 11:30 a.m. Fridays for ages 3 to 5.
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Sisters marry eight weeks apart; aunt makes both gowns
      Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Haines Rebecca Lynne Switzer married Michael Lee Haines in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007 at Ebenezer United Church of Christ in West Seneca. The Rev. Dr. Ralph J. Anderson officiated.
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Steffek- Kurz
      Sharon and Steven Steffek of Simi Valley, Calif., announce the engagement of their daughter, Katee Steffek, to Karl Kurz, son of Marilyn Kurz of Cheektowaga and the late Richard Kurz. The bride graduated from Royal High School in 1996. She earned a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Boston Colle...
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Hanson- Wolcott
      Andria and Joseph Hanson of Patchogue, N.Y., announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Lauren Hanson, to Matthew Robert Wolcott, son of Tina and Richard Wolcott of West Seneca. Miss Hanson graduated from Patchogue-Medford High School in 1998.
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Wierzbowski- Lipiew
      Karen M. and Kenneth Wierzbowski of Cheektowaga announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelly A. Wierzbowski, to Jacob H. Lipiew, son of Barbara and Henry Lipiew of West Seneca. Miss Wierzbowski graduated from West Seneca East High School in 1996. She earned a degree in psychology and English ...
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McWhite- Czuprynski
      Lillian E. McWhite and Kenneth M. McWhite announce the engagement of their mother, Lillian S. Klawon McWhite, to Kevin M. Czuprynski, son of Joyce C. and Leonard J. Czuprynski of Lancaster. Ms. McWhite is the daughter of the late Lillian E. and Joseph A. Klawon.
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Bride's father officiates at ceremony
      Aileen Ann Comerford married Antonino Anzaldi in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007 at Our Lady of Victory Basilica in Lackawanna. The bride's father, Deacon Michael V. Comerford, officiated. The bride is the daughter of Judith and Deacon Michael V. Comerford of West Seneca. The groo...
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Couple honeymoon in Glacier National Park
      Kathleen Rose Kocher married Brian Paul Oliver in a morning ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2007 at St. John the Baptist Church in Alden. Monsignor Leo F. McCarthy, the Rev. James D. Ciupek and the Rev. Patrick J. Zengierski officiated.
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Pietrasik- Hejmowski
      Cynthia and Michael Pietrasik of Lancaster announce the engagement of their daughter, Holly Pietrasik, to Aaron Hejmowski, son of Janice and Paul Hejmowski, also of Lancaster. Miss Pietrasik graduated from West Seneca East High School in 2000. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting...
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Corbeil- Fiscus
      Sherry and Claude Corbeil of Tonawanda announce the engagement of their daughter, Nicole Corbeil, to Scott Fiscus, son of Evelyn Drozen of Amherst and Richard Fiscus of Snyder. Miss Corbeil graduated from Tonawanda High School in 2003. She earned her associate degree in ophthalmic dispensing from...
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Couple wed in afternoon ceremony
      Sara Sullivan married Jeffrey Stedman in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2007 at St. John Vianney Church in Orchard Park. Monsignor William Gallagher officiated. The bride is the daughter of Laurie and Patrick Sullivan of West Seneca. The groom is the son of Kathy Smith of Oneonta, N...
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Pair at home in Syracuse
      Jocelyn E. Jones married Jeffrey S. Welton in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007 at First English Lutheran Church in Lockport. The Rev. Charles Biegner and the Rev. Flavia Skilbred officiated. The bride is the daughter of Patricia M. and Morgan L. Jones Jr. of Lockport. The groom i...
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Couple travel to Jamaica
      Sarah Louise Couch married David Michael Augustynek in an afternoon ceremony on Friday, Aug. 10, 2007 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Williamsville. The Rev. Peter Breitsch officiated. The bride is the daughter of Barbara Couch and Thomas Couch, both of Williamsville. The groom is the son of Lor...
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Couple wed at historic Middleton Place Plantation
      Laura Kathryn Drum married Joshua Robert Wopperer in an evening ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007 near the almost 1,000-year-old oak tree at historic Middleton Place Plantation in Charleston, S.C. The Rev. Mac Hammett officiated.
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Harris- Young
      Donna and Paul E. Harris Jr. of Cheektowaga announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Harris, to Michael Young, son of Virginia and Joseph Young of Akron. Miss Harris graduated from Maryvale High School in 2002. She is working on a Bachelor of Science degree in health and wellness at Buffa...
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Gizas celebrate golden anniversary
      Carol A. and Robert H. Giza celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with the renewal of vows at St. Mary's of the Assumption Church in Lancaster, where they were originally married. Following the Mass, a reception was held at Salvatore's Italian Gardens in Depew.
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Pair celebrate 50 years with dinner
      Carol and Charles Nowak of West Seneca will celebrate their 50th anniversary with a family dinner at Salvatore's Italian Gardens in Depew. Charles Nowak married the former Carol Wehrum on Nov. 23, 1957 at St. Teresa's Church in Buffalo.
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Couple mark 75 years together
      Lucy and Joseph Picardini of West Seneca will celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary with a small celebration at home for family and friends. Joseph Picardini married the former Lucy Croglio on Nov. 24, 1932 at Holy Cross Church in Buffalo.
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Pair exchange vows on Cape Cod
      Lynne "Gigi" Hayes married Ray "Earl" Polk in a late afternoon, candlelight ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2007 at Old Sea Pines Inn on Cape Cod in Brewster, Mass. The Rev. Ty Polk, the groom's son, officiated at the ceremony.
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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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Animal rights group hosts annual 'cruelty-free' dinner
by ELIZABETH TAUFA Reporter
      For more than 20 years, Amherst residents Nan and Walter Simpson have coordinated a pot luck dinner around Thanksgiving. But there's a twist. The dinner, held Sunday, Nov. 18, is a vegan potluck, which means no meat of any kind, no dairy products and no eggs, which doesn't leave room for many of...
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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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Disney diversions too numerous
CHRISTINE HICKS- USTA Travel
      With just a little time and options galore, choosing a diversion in Orlando can be daunting. First-timers nearly always head for the parks at Walt Disney World. Its size alone requires preplanning and strategy to make the most of tickets since they aren't a small purchase.
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Take a shot with the Sabres alumni
      Western New York Adult Immunization Coalition will hold a flu and pneumonia clinic with Sabres alumni. The group will hold a clinic from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29 at Erie Community College's North Campus. Former Sabre Rick Martin will be present from 4 to 6 p.m., and Rene Robert will be at t...
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American Red Cross is seeking disaster action volunteers
      The American Red Cross, Greater Buffalo Chapter is seeking volunteers for its disaster action team. After receiving comprehensive training, volunteers will be able to serve at both the local and national levels. "We are seeking to increase the number of volunteers we have trained to serve during...
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YMCA to hold fitness classes
      YMCA Buffalo Niagara and NETA, a nonprofit fitness professional association, are co-sponsoring the following workshops. A group exercise certification seminar will take place at 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 at the Northeast Family YMCA, 4433 Main St., Amherst.
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Holiday door decor made easy
      When it comes to holiday door decor, 'tis the season to go all natural. Front doors greet guests and carolers during the holiday season, and natural elements found in one's own back yard can be made into elegant door decor that complements a home's individual style.
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