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Broadening Art in the Community
Williamsville Art Society seeks new members
by ELIZABETH TAUFA Reporter
      The Williamsville Art Society has been a watering hole for artists in the village for more than 55 years. The society was originally created by a group of local artists who wanted to broaden art within the community. Once boasting more than 100 dues-paying members, the group currently has about ...
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Mixed media art class set at JCC
      A class on acrylic, pencil, watercolor, pastels, pen and ink on a variety of surfaces with an emphasis on original subject matter, taught by Russell Ram, will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, April 6, 13 and 20 at the Jewish Community Center's Benderson Family B...
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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 through Feb. 11.
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Huntington String Quartet
     WINTER CONCERT - Members of the Huntington String Quartet, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra musicians Antoine Lefebvre and Shieh-Jian Tsai on violin, Janz Castelo on viola and Fen Hew on cello, performed as part of the Amherst Chamber Ensemble's Winter Chamber Music Workshop on Jan. 13. The Amherst C...
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On the Campus
      John Quartironi has been named to the dean's list for the fall 2007 semester at St. John Fisher College. He is the son of Anna Milone and Dan Quartironi of Williamsville. Lindsay Berman has been named to the dean's list for the fall 2007 semester at Hamilton College. She is the daughter of Jill...
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Tax help available at libraries
      Free tax help will be available for people age 60 and older by Internal Revenue Service-certified volunteers from Tuesday, Feb. 5 through Thursday, April 10 at the Amherst public libraries. Volunteers will be available from 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays at the Main Library at Audubon, 350 Audubon Parkwa...
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Bee Travel
Discover the world with National Geographic
CHRISTINE HICKS- USTA Travel
      When I was perhaps 9 years old, I recall the excitement that surrounded the receipt by my father of an invitation to join the National Geographic Society. It was - at the time, which would have been the early '60s - a weighty and distinguished honor to be nominated, one the recipient would be fo...
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Couple cruise Caribbean
      Jessica Mackenzie Anderson married Timothy Robert Ulbrich in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007 at Nazareth Hall Chapel in Grand Rapids, Ohio. The Rev. Larry Whatley officiated. The bride is the daughter of Teri and Jerry Anderson of Perrysburg, Ohio. The groom is the son of Lynn an...
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Bride's veil, bouquet made by mother
      Amanda Dove married Ronald Shamp Jr. in an afternoon ceremony on Monday, Dec. 31, 2007 at The Church of the Ascension in Rochester where the groom's parents were married. The Rev. Daniel M. Linnenberg officiated. The bride is the daughter of Lori and John Roney of Lancaster. The groom is the son ...
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Pair wed in Michigan
      Laurie Jane Hammel married Eric Todd Kuper in an outdoor afternoon ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007 at the Kensington Court in Ann Arbor, Mich. The Rev. Don Spachman officiated. The bride is the daughter of Merrie and Arnie Hammel of Shepherd, Mich. The groom is the son of Debbie and Mike Kup...
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Reception held at Salvatore's Italian Gardens
      Colleen Marie Birkemeier married Andrew Joseph Grimone in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007 at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church in Orchard Park. The Rev. Matthew Kujawinski officiated. The bride is the daughter of Deborah M. and Kevin E. Birkemeier of Orchard Park. The groom is ...
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Newlyweds honeymoon in Jamaica
      Nancy Susanne Villa married Donald Anthony Gutillo in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007 at Christ the King Church in Snyder. The bride is the daughter of Renée and Thomas Villa of Snyder. The groom is the son of Patricia and James Gutillo of Clarence.
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Tijerina- Cawthard
      Ofilia Tijerina of Laredo, Texas, announces the engagement of her daughter, Nubia Yveth Tijerina, to Richard J. Cawthard, son of Ann Cawthard of Orchard Park and Richard Cawthard of North Collins. Miss Tijerina is also the daughter of the late Raul C. Tijerina.
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DeSantis- Beang
      Laura and John DeSantis of Buffalo announce the engagement of their daughter, Jillian DeSantis, to Joseph Beang, son of Elaine and Joseph Beang of Cheektowaga. Miss DeSantis graduated from Maryvale High School in 1998.
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Burrows- Haller
      Sharon and Francis N. Burrows of Buffalo announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Lynn Burrows of West Seneca, to Michael John Haller of West Seneca, son of Judy and Norbert "Buddy" Haller of Rochester. Miss Burrows graduated from Lafayette High School in 1987. She is a legal assistant for ...
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Reception held at Fox Valley
      Megan Diane Lavelle married Dr. Steven Mark Pawelek in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007 at Kenilworth United Church of Christ. The bride is the daughter of Diane and Edward Lavelle of Williamsville. The groom is the son of Toni and John Lannen of Tonawanda.
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Stortz- Yates
      Bonnie and William Stortz of Depew announce the engagement of their daughter, Wendy Stortz, to Paul Yates, son of Debbie and Ronald Yates Jr. of Niagara Falls. Miss Stortz graduated from Maryvale Senior High School in 1998. She received a degree in social work from Roberts Wesleyan College in 200...
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Rafanowicz- Tripi
      Deborah and James Rafanowicz of West Seneca announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda M. Rafanowicz, to Philip C. Tripi, son of Donna and Charles Tripi of West Seneca. Miss Rafanowicz graduated from West Seneca West Senior High School in 2004. She is pursuing a degree in English education...
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Stephan- Crahen
      Lorraine and Gregory Stephan of Bowmansville announce the engagement of their daughter, Bethany Stephan, to Evan Crahen, son of Debra and Dennis Crahen of Akron. Miss Stephan graduated from Lancaster High School in 2005. She is pursuing a degree in environmental science at Canisius College and is...
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Trzyna- Harmon
      David Trzyna of Depew announces the engagement of his daughter, Leslyy Trzyna, to Samuel Harmon, son of Nancy and Thomas T. Harmon of Lancaster. Miss Trzyna is also the daughter of the late Elizabeth Trzyna. Miss Trzyna is a graduate of Depew High School. She received a Bachelor of Science degree...
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Aronica- Yerry
      Linda J. and Roger J. O'Neil of Cheektowaga announce the engagement of their godchild and her granddaughter, Tiffany Ann Yerry, daughter of Wayne M. Yerry and the late Bonnie Sue Yerry, to James C. Aronica, son of the late Joyce and Richard Hurley and the late Bernie Aronica.
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Socker-Gotel
      Patricia Atkinson of Orchard Park and Edward Socker Jr. of Camden, Maine, announce the engagement of their daughter, Keri- Anne Socker, to Pierre Lanord Gotel, son of Augusta Gotel of Buffalo. Miss Atkinson graduated from Bennett High School in 1987 and received a degree in substance abuse counse...
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Couple honeymoon in Key Largo
      Lisa Massey married Jason Cooper in an afternoon ceremony on Oct. 20, 2007 at Zion Lutheran Church in Clarence Center. The Rev. Randy Milleville officiated. The bride is the daughter of Patricia and Lawrence Massey of Clarence Center. The groom is the son of Deborah Cooper of North Tonawanda and ...
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Couple renew vows
      Leni and Richard Wieand of Cheektowaga celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a renewal of their vows at Queen of Martyrs Church in Cheektowaga, where they are members, followed by a gathering at the Polish Falcons in Depew.
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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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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, Jan. 23 - Frankfurter and baked beans, french fries, carrots Thursday, Jan.
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Autistic Services to exhibit at 'Art and Healing Show'
      Autistic Services Inc., located in Williamsville, will take part in a monthlong "Art and Healing Show" during February at Impact Artists' Gallery, Tri-Main Center, 2495 Main St., Suite 545, Buffalo. The show is a fine-art exhibition by artists and nonartists, with free workshops and presentations...
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Locks of Love
     LOCKS OF LOVE - Gabrielle Montalbano, a seventh-grader at Amherst Middle School, recently donated her hair to the nonprofit group Locks of Love. She is the daughter of Joe and Nadean Montalbano of Amherst. After growing her hair for just under two years, Gabrielle was able to donate 11 inches of ha...
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AAA brings 'paradise' to WNY
      AAA Travel is officially kicking off the New Year with a cure for those midwinter blahs at the "Sun, Sand, and Surf" event at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24 at the Millennium Hotel, 2040 Walden Avenue, Cheektowaga.
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Youth News
      Lisa Chen and Samuel Wie, students at Williamsville East High School, received scholarships to attend the Dale Carnegie Youth Training Course which teaches students about public speaking, communication, etiquette and other business and interpersonal skills.
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How to have a beautiful spring garden despite drought
      In these times of severe drought in many parts of the country, consumers are desperate for plants that will make their gardens shine in spite of water restrictions. The secret is selecting plants that are naturally not thirsty.
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Snyder Eagle Scouts honored
      Boy Scout Troop 261 from Snyder celebrated an Eagle Scout Court of Honor on Friday, Jan. 4 at Daeman College, where it recognized six new Eagle Scouts. Bruce Mitchell is the son of Scoutmaster Dave Mitchell and grandson of Eagle Scout Richard Mitchell. Mitchell's Eagle Scout project was to design...
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