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The Buffalo Niagara Film Festival
A showcase of local, international talent
      Organizers of the Buffalo Niagara Film Festival want it to become a mainstay in Buffalo. "This is going to be one of Buffalo's pre-eminent events. It's this continued opportunity to bring both America and the world to Western New York and show them what we do here," said Williamsville resident Michael Marszalkowski, assistant director of the festival.
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Couple hold reception at Park Country Club
      Jennifer Anne Stafford married Aaron Brion Andrew Hinklin in a late afternoon ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007 at Williamsville United Methodist Church. The Rev. Dr. Robert Hinklin, father of the groom, and the Rev. Gail L. Lewis officiated.
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Bride carries ivory roses
      Meghann Lee Pfeffer married Jason Todd Tucker in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008 at Queen of Heaven Church in West Seneca. The Rev. Thomas Quinlivan officiated. The bride is the daughter of Karen L. and Mark R. Pfeffer of Northfield, Conn. The groom is the son of Marlene and Donald Leone of West Seneca and Kevin and Hilda Tucker of Williamsville.
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Blake- Lauricella
      Cheryl and Steven Blake of West Seneca announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Blake, to Erick Lauricella, son of Mary and Angelo Lauricella of Lancaster. Miss Blake graduated from West Seneca West High School in 2000. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from the University at Buffalo in 2004. She is a campus recruiter.
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Farrar- Jusiak
      Shari Farrar of Amherst announces the engagement of her daughter, Kristen Farrar, to Matthew Jusiak, son of Betty Ann and Leonard Jusiak of Lancaster. Miss Farrar graduated from Sweet Home High School in 2001. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Canisius College in 2005. She is a math teacher at Eden Junior/Senior High School.
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Murray- Gaenzler
      Barbara and Keith Murray of Williamsville announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Lynn Murray, to Richard William Gaenzler, son of Maryann Everly of Waverly, N.Y., and Richard Gaenzler of Rochester. Miss Murray graduated from Clarence Central High School in 1992.
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Pera- Keating
      Cynthia and Christopher Pera of Philadelphia announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie Pera, to Patrick Keating, son of Denise and Sean Keating of Williamsville. Miss Pera graduated from Nardin Academy High School in 2000. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Allegheny College in 2004. She is a financial client manager with PNC Bank.
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Fox- Selig
      Karen and Thomas Fox of East Amherst announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Marie Fox, to Nicholas Arthur Selig, son of Cheryl and Arthur Selig of Hamburg. Miss Fox graduated from Clarence High School in 1994. She received a degree in elementary education in 1998 from Miami University in Ohio. She is an elementary school teacher.
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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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Bee Travel
If those hotel walls could talk ...
      Room 871. Its walls are talking. This room at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. is the latest to spill its incendiary mysteries. Truth be told, statistically speaking, any room in that hotel likely has a story to tell. What goes on behind hotel room doors is speculation we choose not to idle in too much.
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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. Toddler Time, ages 2-3½, 10:30-11 a.m., Mondays, now-April 7.
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Tips make yard care easier on the body
      Oh, our achin' backs. It's no surprise that baby boomers who take care of the yard have plenty to complain about when it comes to aches and pains, including problems with backs, shoulders, arms, legs, hands and feet. And new research confirms what many of us know to be true - that yard care can be tough on the body.
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Women's History Month Luncheon scheduled
      The Amherst Women's Interclub Council is sponsoring a Women's History Month Luncheon on Saturday, March 29, 2008 in the Main Room of the Amherst Museum. A basket auction will begin at 11 a.m., and the luncheon will be served at 12:30 p.m., followed by the presentation of awards and a special program.
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YWCA of WNY offers Spanish to students
      The Temple Beth Am program, 4660 Sheridan Dr., Williamsville, run by the YWCA of Western New York for Williamsville School District students, is offering educational additions to its program. Beginning conversational Spanish is the most recent addition.
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On the Campus
      Steven M. Rice, of East Amherst, and Emerson Yadon, of Williamsville, have been named to the dean's list for the fall 2007 semester at the Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering at Binghamton University.
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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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Lunch Menu
      The cost of lunch is $2.25 for Erie County residents age 60 and older. Call 636-3059. Wednesday, March 19 - Beef stew, mashed potatoes, biscuit, rainbow gelatin cubes/whip topping Thursday, March 20 - Breaded pork chop/scalloped apples, mashed potatoes, broccoli, pie,
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Bee Healthy
      Deadline to change Medicare plan approaching The March 31 deadline is swiftly approaching for eligible seniors to switch Medicare Advantage plans if they so desire. However, there is no need for seniors who are happy with their plans to do anything.
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Church group helps rebuild in New Orleans
      Members of Zion Lutheran Church in Clarence Center spent Feb. 17 to 21 repairing a 150-year-old house in New Orleans. "It was like a skeleton. There were no walls," said Julie Ticco, a Williamsville North High School student who went on the trip.
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Amherst Dyngus Day celebration to be held
      On Monday, March 24, the Town of Amherst will celebrate Dyngus Day at the Amherst Center for Senior Services, thanks to a donation from Council Member Deborah Bruch Bucki. "As a Polish American, I am proud once again this year to sponsor Amherst's official Dyngus Day party," said Bucki.
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In the military
      Adam Davila of Amherst, son of Ben and Vicki Davila, has graduated from The Basic School for the U.S. Marine Corps. He is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire and has completed Officer Candidate School. Army Pvt.
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