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Rockin' Kids Club makes a difference to 'tweens'
      With a positive message for young teens, the Rockin' Kids Club launched its new compact disc and DVD to the public on June 14 at the ATA Theatre in Williamsville. The nationally recognized educational and musical "tween" group performs to children, teens and adults throughout Western New York and is now branching out across the country.
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Couple honeymoon in Europe
      Megan Balcom married Nicholas Soda in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, June 7, 2008, at Christ the King Church in Snyder. The Rev. John Gaglione officiated. The bride is the daughter of Joan and F. William Balcom of Williamsville. The groom is the son of Nancy and Joseph Soda of Clarence.
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Pair take Canadian honeymoon
      Julianne Piecuch married Nicholas Wells in a late afternoon ceremony on Saturday, May 24, 2008, at St. Joseph University Church in Buffalo. The Rev. Jacob Ledwon officiated. The bride is the daughter of Joan and Jerry Piecuch of East Amherst. The groom is the son of Diana Wells of Schenectady, N.Y., and Ernie Wells of Trinity, Texas.
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Bride wears mother's veil
      Shannon McLaughlin married Thomas Ragonnet in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, May 17, 2008, at Christ the King Church in Snyder. The Rev. Joseph Sicari officiated. The bride is the daughter of Dodie and Daniel McLaughlin of Snyder. The groom is the son of Diane Ragonnet of New Fairfield, Conn., and the late Paul Ragonnet.
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Damon- Duszkiewicz
      Colleen and David Damon of West Seneca announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelly Irene Damon, to Michael Stanley Duszkiewicz, son of Theresa and Stanley Duszkiewicz of Depew. Miss Damon graduated from West Seneca East Senior High School in 2000.
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Bryniarski- Page
      Florence and Martin Bryniarski of Tonawanda announce the engagement of their daughter, Tracy Bryniarski, to Corey Page, son of Judy Noon of Cheektowaga and David Page of LeRoy, N.Y. Miss Bryniarski graduated from Sweet Home High School in 1998. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology from St.
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Burt- Hochhalter
      Denise and Scott Burt of West Seneca announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie Burt, to Jacob Hochhalter, son of Vicki and Joel Hochhalter of Plano, Texas. Miss Burt graduated from West Seneca West High School in 2003. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in human biology from Cornell University in 2007. She is a teacher aide.
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Couple honeymoon in Mexico
      Michelle Adam married Patrick Enderton in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, June 7, 2008, at Christ the King Chapel at Canisius College. Monsignor Frederick D. Leising officiated. The bride is the daughter of Kathleen and David Adam of Clarence Center. The groom is the son of Bobbi and Tim Enderton of Lockport.
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Harkleroad- Jaros
      Judy and Russell Harkleroad of West Seneca announce the engagement of their daughter, Megan Harkleroad, to Jonathan Jaros, son of Maryann and A. James Jaros Sr. of North Wales, Pa. Miss Harkleroad graduated from West Seneca East Senior High School in 2001. She received a Master of Science degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine in 2007.
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Couple honeymoon in St. Lucia
      Melissa Rumschik married Justin Konst in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, June 7, 2008, at St. Christopher Church in Tonawanda. Monsignor Weldgen officiated. The bride is the daughter of Barbara and John Rumschik of East Amherst. The groom is the son of Lisa and David Konst of Williamsville.
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Couple wed in El Paso, Texas
      Becky Alvarez married William Shafer in a ceremony on Monday, June 2, 2008, in El Paso, Texas. A justice of the peace officiated. The bride is the daughter of Coleene and David Mayse of El Paso. The groom is the son of Audrey and Carl (Denny) Shafer of Williamsville.
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Bride honors grandfather
      Starlet Martin married Nicholas Croce in an afternoon ceremony on Friday, May 9, 2008, at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Cheektowaga. The Rev. Chris Wicher officiated. The bride is the daughter of Robert Martin of Clarence. The groom is the son of Marilyn and Nicholas Croce of Cheektowaga.
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Reimondo- Brenda
      Debbie and Frank Zinck of Clarence announce the engagement of their daughter, Nicole J. Reimondo, to Michael E. Brenda, son of Sharon Binkert of Holland and Walter Brenda of Akron. Miss Reimondo graduated from Williamsville North High School in 1998. She works at Adesa Buffalo Auction.
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Couple celebrate 60 years together
      Shirley and Robert Amo of Williamsville will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a family dinner. Robert Amo married the former Shirley Metzinger on June 26, 1948, at SS. Peter and Paul Church in Williamsville. Robert is a retired American Airlines worker, and Shirley is a homemaker.
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Pair mark 60th wedding anniversary
      Carolyn Ruth and Robert W. Gromer of Amherst celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a blessing at Amherst Lutheran Church and with their family at the Osthoff Resort, Elkhart Lake, Wis. Robert W. Gromer married the former Carolyn Ruth Grosse on June 19, 1948, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Maywood, Ill.
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Couple celebrate 50 years at Red Mill
      Lorraine and William Nowak of West Seneca celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at Red Mill Inn, Williamsville. Bill Nowak married the former Lorraine Sonnenberg on June 14, 1958, at St. Casimer's Church in Buffalo.
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Family trip marks 50th wedding anniversar y
      Judith and Dr. Leonard Katz of Williamsville celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family trip to St. Martin. Dr. Leonard Katz married the former Judith Horowitz on June 26, 1958, at B'nai Jacob Synagogue in New Haven, Conn.
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Pair renew wedding vows
      Joan and William Klementowski of Williamsville celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends at Hearthstone Manor in Depew. The couple also renewed their wedding vows at St. Gregory's Church in Williamsville.
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Family celebrates 50th anniversary
      Giuseppina and Giuseppe DeChellis of East Amherst celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family gathering at Sonoma Grille in Snyder. Giuseppe DeChellis married the former Giuseppina Lepore on April 26, 1958, at St. Anthony's Church in Hamilton, Ontario.
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Couple mark 60 years
      Muriel and Dr. Joseph Kam of Williamsville celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Dr. Joseph Kam married the former Muriel Dort on June 12, 1948, at St. John the Baptist Church in Kenmore. Joseph is a chiropractor in Amherst, and Muriel is a retired executive secretary.
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Library News
      The following events will be held at Clearfield Library, 770 Hopkins Road, Williamsville. Registration is required for all programs. Call 688-4955. Summer Crafts with the Amherst Y.E.S., 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, for ages 5 and up with an adult.
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On the Campus
      Cortland State College's dean's list for the spring 2008 semester included sophomore Ashley Aurilio, senior Kevin Bahler, junior Kathryn Dylag, senior Emily Charlton, sophomore Gina Ricotta and junior Ryan Stevens,
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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. Three summer picnics will be held as part of the noon nutrition lunch program. Each will feature picnic food and musical entertainment.
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Lunch Menu
      The cost of lunch is $2.25 for Erie County residents age 60 and older. Call 636-3059. Thursday, June 26 - Roasted turkey breast and gravy, stuffing, sweet potatoes, green beans, cranberry Friday, June 27- Two baked chicken thighs, confetti rice, tomatoes, peas,
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Smart youngsters named All-American
      For those of you who still use the term "dumb jock," perhaps you should meet the trio of young student-athletes from Amherst who have proved that being an athlete takes some smarts. Mitchell and Lacey Woite, along with Taylor Balser, were named Pop Warner All-American Scholars at the 48th Annual Pop Warner Scholastic Awards Banquet in Disney World.
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Cornell University presents local graduates
      Cornell University announced that the following students from the area were recently presented for graduation with the Class of 2008 during commencement ceremonies: Amherst: Kamal Showri Raj Addagatla, Bachelor of Science in biological sciences;Herbert Edmund Glose, Bachelor of Science in hotel and restaurant administration; Elizabeth M.
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