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Fitness for the whole family
YMCA offers early start on healthy New Year's resolutions
by ELIZABETH TAUFA Reporter
      Getting in shape for the new year is no longer just a resolution for adults. At the YMCA Buffalo Niagara, fitness is available for the whole family. The Growing Up Fit program provides exercise opportunities for children and their parents as well as nutrition education.
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New Year's celebration set at Clearfield
      The Amherst Recreation Department will present a New Year's celebration with crafts and activities from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31 at the Clearfield Community Center, 730 Hopkins Road, Williamsville. All participants must have a valid Town of Amherst Recreation Department ID. For more infor...
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Snow shoveling tips this winter
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      We're in the thick of snow shoveling season already, and chances are, there are few people in this region who are "first timers" at the job. However, even people who have been shoveling their way out for decades can be risking serious injury by not taking some very necessary precautions.
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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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On the Campus
      Nicole Izzo received the University Medal at Louisiana State University's December commencement. She is the daughter of Christopher and Terri Izzo of Williamsville.
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In the Military
      William Kreutinger of Williamsville and serving with the Co. B 427th BSB (Maint.) Rear has been promoted to the rank of Private 1st Class in the New York Army National Guard. Kevin Bridge of Amherst and serving with the HHT 2-101 Cav (RSTA) Rear has been promoted to the rank of Sergeant in the ...
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What's Going On
      Free winter vacation guide available The 2007-08 New York State Winter Travel Guide is available from Assemblyman Jim Hayes, R-Amherst. The guide lists more than 100 special events across the state along with information about snowmobiling safety and the best places to go. There is also inform...
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Couple wed in beach ceremony
      Sydney Reid married Brian Donley in a morning ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2007 at Kahului Beach, Maui, Hawaii. The bride is the daughter of Lynne and Victor Reid of Snyder. The groom is the son of Carol and William Donley of Williamsville.
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Robinson- Burke
      Janet and Daniel F. Robinson of Wales, N.Y., announce the engagement of their daughter, Wendy Marie Robinson, to Robert James Burke, son of Barbara and James P. Burke of Grand Island. Miss Robinson is a graduate of Nardin Academy and attended Niagara University.
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Kloc- Burns
      Pamela and Bruce Kloc of Clarence announce the engagement of their daughter, Katelyn Emily Kloc, to Jesse Daniel Burns, son of JoEllen and Daniel Burns of Apache Junction, Ariz., formerly of Clarence. Miss Kloc graduated from Clarence High School in 2003.
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Louttit- Calabrese
      Paula and George Louttit of Amherst announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie Louttit, to Christopher Calabrese, son of Deborah and Carl Calabrese of North Tonawanda. Miss Louttit graduated from Sweet Home High School in 2001. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in aerospace and ...
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Widmer- DeMarco
      Susan and Edward Widmer of Hamburg announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Widmer, to Joseph DeMarco Jr., son of Diane and Joseph DeMarco of Orchard Park. Miss Widmer graduated from Frontier Central High School in 2004 and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology with a minor in ...
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Frequent flier mile donation benefits charities
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CHRISTINE HICKS- USTA
      "Tis the season." Here's my holiday discourse on giving creatively. Your American Advantage miles can be donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. They can also provide transportation for children from needy families who require medical treatment not available where they live, with the Miles for Kids...
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Pechulis- Petrie
      Barbara and Charles Pechulis of Hamburg announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Michele Pechulis, to Gavin Patrick Petrie, son of Doreen and James Petrie of Williamsville. Miss Pechulis graduated from Hamburg High School in 1998.
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Nuptials, reception held at St. Leo the Great
      Eleanor C. Spaeth married Joseph Schneider in a morning ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007 at St. Leo the Great Church in Amherst. Monsignor Robert E. Zapfel officiated. The bride was escorted by her brother, Philip Spaeth.
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Family volunteer holiday in Cambodia
by ELIZABETH TAUFA Reporter
      Robert Kalb, chair of the Buffalo Medical Group Department of Dermatology, will spend his holiday with his family - in Cambodia. For the second year, Kalb, along with wife MarLisa, daughter Elisa, 19, and son Ryan, 22, will be volunteering their services in Cambodia's capital of Phnom Penh.
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Couple celebrate 60th anniversary with family
      Christine and Charles Bauer of West Seneca celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with their family. Charles Bauer married the former Christine Jahner on Dec. 27, 1947 at St. Paul's Church in Yakima, Wash. Charles served with the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific for four years. He is retired fr...
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Pair plan Kentucky trip
      Gail and Herb Streng of Clarence celebrated their 50th anniversary with a family dinner. They plan a trip to Kentucky in the spring. Herb Streng married the former Gail Stafford on Dec. 22, 1957. Herb remains active in the automobile industry after closing Streng Oldsmobile in 1999.
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Senior News
      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. Donated books for sale in the Waiting Lounge. Three for 50 cents.
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A garden design and care primer
      Planning next season's garden does not need to be a chore. Getting your plants to respond well is within your ability. Several general steps can get you the results you want. The first step is the design. Draw a diagram of your lot. Include your house, drive, walks, patios and other hardscape (pe...
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