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Out of the Past
      125 Years Ago Nov. 30, 1882 Miss Julia Oswald has been placed in charge of the Stone School House, and Misses Jennie Van Pelt and Jennie Green are teachers in the Academy. The two primary departments now have seventy five pupils each and the senior department numbers sixty-two.
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RINGING IN THE HOLIDAYS
ASO celebrates the season with dancing, singing
by ELIZABETH TAUFA Reporter
      The Amherst Symphony Orchestra will continue its 2007-08 season on Sunday, Dec. 2 with "Holiday Songs and Dances." The concert will begin at 7 p.m. at Amherst Middle School, 55 Kings Highway, Snyder. Tradition will be a key factor in the concert, according to ASO general manager Joan Fishburn.
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Father escorts bride in afternoon ceremony
      Andrea Louise Rydzewski married Eli Joseph Mayer in an afternoon ceremony on Friday, Aug. 31, 2007 at St. Joseph Cathedral in Buffalo. Monsignor David Slubecky officiated. The bride is the daughter of Carol and Michael Rydzewski of Angola. The groom is the son of Madalyn and Jerome Mayer of Depew...
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O'Sullivan- Zoladz
      Jane R. and Robert D. O'Sullivan of Cheektowaga announce the engagement of their daughter, Megan A. O'Sullivan, to Justin Zoladz, son of Kathleen and Aloysius Zoladz of North Tonawanda. Miss O'Sullivan graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in 1996.
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Battaglia- Morello
      Joan and Bill Battaglia of Cheektowaga announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Lynn Battaglia, to Daniel Robert Morello, son of Linda and Rob Morello of Niagara Falls. Miss Battaglia graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in 1999.
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Furgala- Asztalos
      Tina and Lt. Col. William T. Furgala of Sharpsburg, Ga., announce the engagement of their daughter, Julie Ann Furgala, to James J. Asztalos II, son of Antoinette and James J. Asztalos of West Seneca. Miss Furgala graduated from Hamburg High School in 2000. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree ...
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Delaware Park Rose Garden is setting for nuptials
      Karin Ann Crumb married Shawn Thomas Kosmala in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007 at the Delaware Park Rose Garden in Buffalo. The Rev. Roger Pancost officiated. The bride is the daughter of Susan and Charles Crumb of Sherburne, N.Y. The groom is the son of Larry Kosmala of Cheekto...
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Huff- Buss
      Judy and John Huff of Amherst announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Ann Huff, to Peter James Buss, son of Sandra Weston of Naperville, Ill., and James Buss of Kenosha, Wis. Miss Huff graduated from Sweet Home High School in 1996. She earned a bachelor's degree in fine arts from the ...
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Vieth- Moyer
      Laurie and David Vieth of East Amherst announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Hubley Vieth, to Casey Ryan Moyer, son of Lana Christine and Ronald Moyer of Lockport. Miss Vieth graduated from Williamsville North High School in 1999. She earned a bachelor's degree in exercise science fr...
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Turner- Rotterman
      Nancy and Jay Turner of Granger, Ind., announce the engagement of their daughter, Erin Turner, to Cory Rotterman, son of Michelle and Bob Rotterman of West Seneca. Miss Turner graduated from Penn High School in 2003. She earned a degree in elementary education from St. Mary's College in 2007. She...
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Couple honeymoon in Caribbean
      Molly Ann Ward married Mark Alan Forden in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2007 at St. John the Baptist Church in Kenmore. The Rev. Richard Reina officiated. The bride is the daughter of Jean and Thomas Ward of Kenmore. The groom is the son of Carol and Dr. Roger Forden of Williamsvil...
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Kloc's Grove reception follows afternoon nuptials
      Valerie George married Jason Schlabach in an afternoon ceremony on Friday, Oct. 5, 2007 at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Clarence Center. The Rev. Randy P. Milleville officiated. The bride is the daughter of Kathleen and Gary George of Clarence Center. The groom is the son of Janet and Jame...
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Newlyweds honeymoon in Key West
      Elizabeth A. Kempa married Edmund J. Kaczynski in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007 at Nativity of Our Lord Church in Orchard Park. The Rev. Richard J. Cilano officiated. The bride is the daughter of Linda S. and Walter E. Kempa Jr. of Orchard Park. The groom is the son of Anne G. ...
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Pair travel to Aruba
      Kimberly Ann Englert married Scott Lewis Macdonald in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007 at St. Amelia Church in Tonawanda. The bride's uncle, the Rev. Michael Englert, officiated. The bride is the daughter of Barbara and Donald Englert of Tonawanda. The groom is the son of Mary Ma...
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Pair receive guests at Fairdale Banquet Hall
      Jennifer Marie Rutherford married Richard Alan Rosenberry in a noon ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007 at St. Mary's Church in Swormville. The Rev. Robert Yetter officiated. The bride is the daughter of Kay and Jeffry Merritt of Decatur, Ill. The groom is the son of Debbie and Rick Rosenberry of ...
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Long- Hojsan
      Mary and Alan Long of Amherst announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Kate Long, to Michael Hojsan, son of Gail and Mark Hojsan of Hamburg. Miss Long graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in 1997. She earned a degree in childhood education from Buffalo State College in 2006. She is a sixth-...
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Snyder-Braunscheidel
      Linda Snyder of Clarence Center and Robert Snyder of Wayland, N.Y., announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer L. Snyder, to Mark D. Braunscheidel, son of Nancy Braunscheidel of Swormville and the late William Braunscheidel.
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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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Bermans celebrate 60 years
      Judith G. and Dr. Leonard Berman of Williamsville celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a dinner for family at the Left Bank in Buffalo. Leonard Berman married the former Judith Goldenberg on Nov. 15, 1947 in Philadelphia.
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Couple mark 65 years with dinner
      Eleanor and Gordon Trombley of Clarence celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary with a dinner at Falletta's Restaurant in Clarence. Gordon Trombley married the former Eleanor Spoth on Nov. 14, 1942 at St. Mary's Church in Swormville.
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Pair mark anniversary with cruise to Aruba
      Geraldine A. and James M. Jobes of West Seneca celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with a party given by their sons at the home of Drs. Ann Marie and Greg Jobes in Clarence. It was followed by a trip to Aruba. James M. Jobes married the former Geraldine A. Wisniewski on Nov. 25, 1967 at St....
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Family, friends celebrate 50 years
      Gerry and Edwin Partyka of Depew celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a gathering of family and friends at the Protocol Restaurant in Williamsville, hosted by their children. Edwin Partyka married the former Gerry Homza on Sept. 28, 1957 at St. Vincent DePaul Church in Buffalo.
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Universal park has adult appeal
CHRISTINE HICKS- USTA Travel
      Pardon my unabashed partiality, but I love Universal Studios. Given the choice between it and that other mega-park, I choose Universal without hesitation. Why? My reasons are strictly my own but perhaps may shed some light for you as well.
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'Pageant' serves audience with Christmas spirit
by ELIZABETH TAUFA Reporter
      Art will imitate life (or vice versa) this weekend as Sweet Home High School's Drama Club presents Barbara Robinson's "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever." The production is set for 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30 and Saturday, Dec. 1 and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2 at the high school, 1901 Sweet Home Road.
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Youth News
      Karlyn Tramposch of East Amherst will perform in Nardin Academy's production of "The Sound of Music" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6 and Friday, Dec. 7; and at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8 at the University at Buffalo's Center for the Arts in the Drama Theatre.
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BPO Christmas concert set at Eastern Hills church
      Eastern Hills Wesleyan Church expects to fill its 2,200 seats when the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra visits for a 6 p.m. concert on Sunday, Dec. 2 at the church's main campus, 8445 Greiner Road, Williamsville.
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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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Holiday Happening offers family fun
      The Amherst Center for Senior Services will hold a kick off to the holiday season for all ages at the Holiday Happening from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5 at the center, 370 John James Audubon Parkway, Amherst. This family event is open to the public for the admission price of $2 per person...
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Amherst to perform Christmas classic
by ELIZABETH TAUFA Reporter
      The Amherst Central High School Drama Club will present Charles Dickens' seasonal classic, "A Christmas Carol," at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30 and Saturday, Dec. 1 and at 1 p.m. Dec. 1 at the high school, 4301 Main St., across from Daemen College.
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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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New Beginnings meeting, Christmas party set
      New Beginnings will meet at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 711 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst. A gala Christmas party will also be held. Visitors are welcome. For more information, call Carol at 683-8897 or Barb at 833-5127.
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Health tips for this holiday season
      Traditional holiday feasts, lavish parties and delectable desserts can create much temptation and overindulging during the holidays. For the 16 million Americans with diabetes and the 20 to 30 million who have impaired glucose tolerance, holiday eating can present challenges.
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Ciminelli named chair for Heart Walk
      Heart disease and stroke impact the bottom line of all businesses. According to an American Heart Association survey, 60 percent of chief executive officers cite health care as their top cost pressure. In fact, the average annual healthcare cost per person exceeds $3,000, and obesity costs are im...
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Gardening gift ideas brighten the holidays
      Gardening gifts are perfect for the person who has everything because they encourage the enjoyment of plant life and flowers all year long. Whether a small, indoor herb garden or a collection of outdoor plants brought inside during the cold weather, greenery makes the holidays and the entire year ...
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