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• WNY: A Hotbed of Talent for Me WNY: A Hotbed of Talent for Men’s Volleyball

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    Over the past few years, Western New York has produced a number of men’s collegiate volleyball players, some of whom have earned national awards and titles. 

     

    “For 20-plus years, I and many of my WNY friends, coaches and players have been very aware of the wealth of talent that we have produced from the WNY area,” said Robert Pierce, director of the Eden volleyball club.  “We have as many boys playing club and looking to play in college as we have ever had.”

     

    Men’s Division I (DI) collegiate volleyball is made up of three conferences: the Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (EIVA), Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (MIVA), and the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF). Making up these three DI conferences are 23 colleges and universities, which seems minuscule compared to the 317 DI women’s programs.

     

    Volleyball has historically been associated with women.  However, in recent years the sport has been gaining popularity with men, as well. It might be a Title IX issue, but each year a few men’s programs are being added throughout the country.

     

    Despite the lack of availability of men’s programs, Wester New York has found great success for its athletes. During the 2010 collegiate season, 13 men at eight different colleges and universities from the WNY area played D1 intercollegiate volleyball. These 13 men include:

    • John Klanac (Ohio State University, Orchard Park High School)
    • Pat Schwagler (Princeton University, Orchard Park High School)
    • Dale Freier (Ohio State University, Lancaster High School)
    • Jared Pincoski (Loyola (Chicago) University, Orchard Park High School)
    • Derek Jansma (Harvard University, Lancaster High School)
    • Jonathan Meyer (Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne, Eden High School)
    • Tom Comfort (Penn State University, Orchard Park High School)
    • Mike Stefani (Ohio State University, Orchard Park High School)
    • Pete Freyer (Saint Francis University Pa., Orchard Park High School)
    • Phil Peterson (Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne, Frontier High School)
    • Joe Norton (George Mason University, Eden High School)
    • Max Lipsitz (Penn State University, Williamsville North High School)
    • Eric Syty (Saint Francis University (Pa.), Clarence High School)

     

     

    One standout among the 13 men is Max Lipsitz—a native of Williamsville. Lipsitz was named to the First Team All-EIVA during each of his four years at Penn State.  He also earned American Volleyball Coaches Association Second Team All-American honors in 2008, was named an AVCA First Team All-American in 2009 and 2010, and was selected to the NCAA Championship All-Tournament Team in 2008 and 2010. If that is not enough, Lipsitz was also the 2010 EIVA Uvaldo Acosta Player of the Year.

     

    Lipsitz was even a part of the men’s U.S. Junior National Team during the summer of 2007.

     

    Although the majority of his honors have come on the court, Lipsitz claimed a spot on ESPN The Magazine’s Second Team Academic All-American list in 2008.

     

    Lipsitz was not the only athlete from WNY who took a title at the end of the 2010 season; Pat Schwagler earned one as well. Although he may not have the same resume as Lipsitz, Schwagler still has three years left in his college career at Princeton.  Schwagler, an Orchard Park native, received the EIVA Newcomer of the Year award for his efforts with the Tigers.

     

    “Being EIVA Newcomer of the Year has been an awesome experience. When I first heard about it I couldn't believe it – there were some pretty good freshman in the league this year, so this was an honor,” Schwagler said.

     

    WNY has even produced a National Player of the Year. Matt Anderson (West Seneca) who left Penn State University after his 2008 season, was part of the NCAA National Championship team and played his first professional years overseas in Korea.

     

    Anderson who now plays in Italy is also a member of the U.S. national team and is hoping to guide them to a successful 2012 Olympic campaign. 

     

    One factor that may lead to such great talent coming out of WNY is the combination of year-round play and great club teams. Unlike most states, New York’s high school volleyball season takes place during the fall. This allows players to play all fall, then in the winter; club season begins and runs through most of summer.

     

    In other states, such as Pennsylvania, men’s volleyball is a spring sport in high school, leaving fall as an off-season because the club season still takes place during the winter and summer months.

     

    “I think that the single biggest factor in the increase of talent in WNY is the existence of outstanding club programs in our area - Panther, Southtowns, Power Station, and especially Eden give kids a chance to play year-round and compete with other great players from around the country,” said Kevin Starr coach of the Clarence High School men’s varsity team.  “Guys like Walt Stefani, Robert Pierce, and Tom Weislo deserve the most credit for all that they've done to help WNY kids grow as players.”

     

    So with all this talent coming out of WNY, why isn’t there a local university where these players can play? Pierce, Schwagler, and Starr all agree that the University at Buffalo would benefit greatly by having a D1 men’s volleyball team. Pierce says that UB has the right “administrative direction” and thinks that a men’s team would also benefit the women’s program.

     

    By adding a men’s team UB would be in the spotlight nationally, drawing more attention to both the school and its athletics programs – including women’s volleyball.

     

    Another benefit from a player standpoint is that playing close to home allows family and friends to see the athletes in action more than once or twice a year.

     

     Just beyond D1 is D3, which is nothing short of another exciting WNY-filled division.

     

    With local schools like Medaille College, whose 2010 roster was made up of 13 Western New Yorkers out of 14 players; and D’Youville College who had 6 of its 12 players representing WNY, it is clear that the local high schools are continuing to produce a wide range of talent.

     

    Then there are the D3 schools outside the WNY area that host one or more Western New Yorker(s) like: New York University, Juniata College (Huntingdon, Pa.), Springfield College (Springfield, Mass.), Stevens Institute of Technology (Hoboken, NJ) and Nazareth College (Rochester, NY).

     

    Helping the Violets of NYU is Jeffrey Lewis, a native of Hamburg who has been with the team for two seasons now.

     

    Flying with the Eagles at Juniata College is Charlie Gomez, who joined the team in 2009 after graduating from Amherst Central high school.

     

    Representing WNY for the 2010 D3 National Champion Springfield College is Jeff Gutmann (Maryvale) who plays outside hitter.

     

    Heading into his senior year, Tim Karl (Clarence)  is looking forward to playing a big role for Stevens Tech in the upcoming 2011 season.

     

    Rounding out the list is Nazareth College, who may not be as big as the other schools, but is gaining more and more recognition every year. The Western New Yorkers making up the Golden Flyers' roster are: Chris Mendez (Canisius), Will Siwy (Lake Shore), Dan Miranda (Sweet Home) and Hans Schroeder (Kenmore West).

     

    Among those four individuals is one in particular. Schroeder, who has been a big asset the past three years was recently deemed a “player to watch in 2011” by Volleyball Magazine.

     

    Rounding out the success of volleyball in WNY is a look at the recent 2010 Empire State Games, where both the “open” and “scholastic” men’s team took home the gold medal. This proves to the state that WNY really is a hotbed for men’s volleyball.

     

    It’s clear that WNY has the resources to become a collegiate volleyball powerhouse, but by funneling the big names away, the players are soon forgotten and volleyball remains in the high schools and clubs.

     

    Although men’s volleyball may not be big in many parts of the country, there is no doubt that in WNY it is a sport on the rise. 

    
    

     

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• Global Networking Mixers launc Global Networking Mixers launch party hits Chippewa on Thursday

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    The momentum behind the Global Networking Mixers launch party on Thursday April 1, 2010 at the new Barcelona on Pearl - Night Club and Tapas bar is steadily growing. The mixers are intended as a business networking arena meant to join business people (and anyone who wants to expand their contact base) across a wide variety of ethnic, social, economic and linguistic backgrounds. Several local businesses are embracing the new idea:

    According to Global’s Founder, Daryl Hiro H. “The mixers differ from others currently running as they seek to direct people from all business sectors of Western New York / Niagara Frontier to Downtown to utilize business networking as an economical and efficient method to attract more business to the area, and Buffalo in particular. We want to get interested parties to actually meet each other”.

    Mr. Hiro saw a need to narrow the perceived socio-economic gaps in Buffalo and the surrounding area in order to get all hands possible to the task of reviving the local economies.

    A recent arrival in Buffalo, Mr.Hiro hails from California and Hawai’I but has worked abroad in Japan, Mexico and has consulted in Europe during the 10 years he spent there. He consults local businesses in marketing and Internet promotion.

    “Buffalo, Niagara Falls and the ‘Canadian Crescent’ of cities in Southern Ontario, Canada is ground zero for the initiation of the project”, notes, Mr. Hiro. “We want an affordable and easy way for anyone who is serious about wooing more business, reducing overhead though partnerships or just making new business contacts across a wider spectrum of interest groups to have an area to do so.”

    The core group of companies supporting the mixers are:
    · Global Networking Mixers – www.stuckontravel.org/global
    · Barcelona on Pearl (Night club and bar – Downtown Buffalo)
    · El Buen Amigo (a fair trade store specializing in arts and crafts from Latin America) Elmwood
    Village www.elbuenamigo.org
    · Frontier Liquor (an event planning, discount beverage and ice provider) Grant Street, Buffalo
    www.frontierbuffalo.com
    · Above & Beyond Event Planners, LLC – (Event planning) www.ABEventPlanning.com
    · Molino’s Pizza ( Pizzaria celebrating 50 years in Kaisertown Buffalo)

    
    Mr. Hiro notes that these types of mixers are very popular in the West. 

    “The tendencies to avoid” he says, “are cliquish groups that form where friends only talk among friends, when only sales people to attend to push their agendas and when only one demographic attends.”

    Mr. Hiro notes, “Like we said on the Website…people should strive to meet others and introduce
    themselves by saying something like: ‘Hi, I’m Fred Flintstone...I work at the quarry, how can I help you to get more customers or to lower your operating costs?’”

    This kind of networking, where attendees puts the other person’s interests first, can prove difficult at first for eager salespeople who are antsy to deliver a pitch. However—Hiro maintains—it can deliver better results for both parties involved.

    “Imagine a realtor or insurance salesman came up to you saying the same thing, it would be hard not to be impressed and / or crack a smile.”

    Provided these go well, the Global Networking Mixers will be looking at other strategically-located cities to collaborate. Those interested in their business becoming a partner / sponsor, or having a stand at the mixers, is encouraged to contact Global Networking Mixers directly by phone at: (+1) 716 289 9036.

    
    Event information:

    
    What: Global Networking Mixers – Launch Party
    What else: Free appetizers, Happy hour drink specials, gift raffle, networking tips and loads of fun!
    Where: Barcelona on Pearl – Night club and tapas bar
    When: April 1, 2010 (no joke!) ; 5pm on and every Thursday afterwards!
    Website: www.stuckontravel.com/global
    RSVP: www.socializr.com/event/191108372
    Address: 414 Pearl St. Buffalo, NY 14203
    Why: To promote business across the borders and across the board through socializing.
    Who: Anyone 21 and over, willing to meet new people for business and socializing.
    Cost: $3
    Dress: Business attire
    More info: (+1) 716-289-9036

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• Buffalo Auto Show 2010: Start Buffalo Auto Show 2010: Start Your Engines

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    Does horsepower and chrome start your engine? Roll on over to the 2010 Buffalo Auto Show today through Sunday to reignite your passion for automobiles with the latest and greatest in the industry. Sponsored by the Niagara Frontier Auto Dealers, this show has a little something for you and your Valentine.

     If fast cars really get you warmed up, check out the 2011 Infiniti M35/M45 or the stunning Jaguar XJ. Rev up the romance with the Ford Transit Connect, a true taste of Paris in a car. If you’re ready to get hot and heavy, take a turn on the Porsche Backseat Makeover, and see which couple can change clothes the fastest. For the bleeding heart types, the Cash for Clunkers booth will tug at your heartstrings with a “cubed” car display. Guess the make and year and you could win big.

     Special appearances will including “French Connection” legend Gil Perreault, Buffalo Bandits star John Tavares, Rob Ray and Ruben Brown from The Enforcers, Patrick Kaleta, U.B. football coach Jeff Quinn and even Dora the Explorer.

     That special someone may be more amenable to checking out the Show if you tell her Excuria Salon will be sponsoring a Beauty Detail Shop, giving your Valentine a chance to get pampered while you ogle the cars. There’s a little something for the whole family, with a Child Safety ID program, sponsored by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. If that doesn’t convince the missus, tell her you can get your weekend chores finished at the Auto Show, too. The Erie County Auto Bureau will be hosting a mobile Auto Bureau on Friday, February 12 from 11-4 and Saturday, February 13 from 10-4, so you can renew your license or registration, turn in plates, and many more Auto Bureau transactions while you’re there.

     Whether you’re a minivan mom or a Mazzerati man, the amazing variety of cars from Ford, Suzuki, Toyota, Porsche, Jaguar and all your favorite models, plus exhibits and activities for all ages will surely get your spark plugs firing. Stop down to the Auto Show and reignite your passion this Valentine’s Day.

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• Consolidation or Duplication Consolidation or Duplication

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    Consolidation or duplication?  Do you remember back a few years ago when A certain candidate for County Executive (whom I shall not name) announced his desire to consolidate services provided by cities, towns, and villages with the county?  I remember clearly how the governments of the cities, towns, and villages resisted his approach to streamlining the delivery of services.  If I could have had a chance I would have asked him what else he expected.  Realistically, that idea was doomed from the start, regardless of the support it may have garnered from you and me.  The key element, overlooked by he who must not be named, is ego.  Each of the leaders of the municipal governments could not give up control because of their ego.  I think you know who had the right concept but the wrong idea of implementation.  Hence, the question, consolidation or duplication?

     

    For the sake of discussion and example I have picked 3 towns and 3 villages.  The towns are Elma, Aurora, and Hamburg, along with the villages of Aurora, Blasdell, and Hamburg. I have tried to research this for accuracy but would not stake my life on the statements of others as being totally accurate. I must say I was surprised at what I learned, and will now impart this new found knowledge to you.

     

    I start with the town and village of Aurora. Much to my surprise, I learned that the Village provides all of the police services for both.  The dispatch center is located in the Village hall as are the police department offices.  The Town pays the Village for the services of the police. I found that interesting because I expected the opposite strictly based on area. The Village and Town also share Fire protection from the volunteer company in the Village.  West Falls (which is in the Town of Aurora) provides fire and emergency coverage in their area of the town, and Wales Center (which is not part of the Town) provides those services in the Town near their border. I mention the fire services only because of the cooperation between towns and districts.  All these departments are volunteer, but all of them are paid by the towns and villages they protect for the service they provide.  To continue, the school system in Aurora covers the Town and Village and I assume it includes West Falls.

     

    On to Elma.  The Town of Elma has no police force but contracts with the Erie County Sheriff’s Department for police services.  The NY State police also have a presence there but I have no knowledge of compensation for services.  The Town has no school district perse, but has combined with Marilla  and Wales to form the Iroquois District.  As for emergency services, the Town has 4 volunteer fire departments.  In alphabetic order, they are: Blossom, Elma, Jamison Road, and Spring Brook.  They all receive compensation from the Town for their service but it is unclear as to their dispatch.  All 4 along with the 2 Aurora companies and (again alphabetically) Holand, Marilla, South Wales, and Wales Center companies are dispatched by the Village of Aurora.  I assume there is some compensation for this service from the towns. 

     

    The towns and village mentioned are good examples of services that are not being duplicated.  I am sure at some time in the past there was a consolidation but when that took place could only be found with time and research.  The point is, there is a savings to these communities because there is not a duplication of services.  Also, it works very well.

     

    Which brings us to the Town of Hamburg and the Villages of Blasdell and Hamburg.  The Town has the villages of Blasdell and Hamburg within its borders. I will start with the Village of Blasdell.  The Village has its own police department of a sort.  As I understand it there are 1 or 2 cars marked as Village of Blasdell and only 2 officers dedicated to the Village.  These numbers could be incorrect as research was difficult. These cars and officers belong to the Town of Hamburg police department.  I assume there is some contractual agreement to facilitate this.  The Town backs up and patrols as needed also.  The Village is a part of the Frontier School District as is the Town of Hamburg. 

     

    On to the Village of Hamburg.  Everything here is separate with the exception of police dispatch.  The Village maintains its own police force and fleet of cars.  The village has its own school district.  Although it has not been discussed prior to this point, I assume the Village also has its own department of works.  The only service not directly provided by the Village is police dispatch as mentioned before.  Duplication of services and wasting tax dollars is the norm here. At this point I must say that I am not picking on Hamburg. I only use them as an example because I have limited knowledge of the situation.  I am sure there are many other examples in this state, but like a friend of mine says “I don’t know dat”.

     

    The point is that we can not hope to find cooperation on a county or state level when we can’t even find it where towns have a village within their borders.  Ego prevents them from seeing the potential for tax savings.  My father had a saying about people with no vision.  “They can’t see the forest for the trees”. I never understood that until I was much older.  Perhaps if he would have said, when you can’t see the forest for the trees, step back, I would have understood. It’s the same for duplicating services.  Until the leaders in the towns and villages can see past their egos we can not hope to find relief. Until the towns and villages lead the way we can not hope for the counties or the State to follow. Like I said at the start.  Good concept, wrong approach to implementation.   The first step is the hardest and it is up to you and me to take it.  We have the power. If only we could learn to use it.

     

    I’m Paul Richards and that’s all I’m saying.

     

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• Les Robinson and Wayne Malcomb Les Robinson and Wayne Malcomb do Radio Show

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    Les Robinson will be a guest on the radio show on WLVL 1340am "Ask the Pro" with Wayne Malcomb

    Les Robinson of the Northwoods Agency will be a guest on Ask the Pro. Wayne Malcomb and Les Robinson will talk about Reverse mortgages for seniors. Wayne Malcomb is the owner of Niagara Frontier Funding Company, which is, a premier New York State Real Estate and Mortgage Company. Wayne and Les will review the different types of mortgage programs available. Wayne will review step by step on how a reverse mortgage works for seniors. Wayne explains why seniors should be looking into a reverse mortgage. Wayne also goes over the plus and minus for a reverse mortgage for seniors. Les also goes over how homeowners, long term-care and life insurance play a part in a reverse mortgage program. The air date will be Monday June 18, 2007 on WLVL 1340 am at 10:15 am, and the show is called "Ask the Pro"

    
    
    N IAGARA F RONTIER F UNDING C OMPANY
    4759 S AUNDERS SETTLEMENT R D., LOCKPORT, NY14094
    PHONE: 716-439-0388 FAX:716-439-1165
    
    
    www.niagarafunding.com
    Wayne Malcomb
    Real Estate Sales & Finance
    wayne@niagarafunding.com
    
    Les Robinson
    
    Northwoods Corporation

    155 East Avenues

    Lockport, NY 14094

    Office Phone: 800-836-2040 ext. 3014

    E-mail: lrobinson@thenorthwoodscorp.com
    

    Web: http://www.wnyinsurance-quote.com
    

    If you have insurance questions please call Les Robinson at 1-800-836-2040 or e-mail at lrobinson@thenorthwoodscorp.com

    For a quote on your Auto and Home Insurance call Les Robinson at 1-800-836-2040 ext. 3014 or go to website at http://www.wnyinsurance-quote.com/html/quotes.html

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• "Not In My Backyard, Backyard "Not In My Backyard, Backyard Party".

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    WHAT: Fundraising Event "Not In My Backyard, Backyard Party". Raising Green for Green space.
    
    SPONSORED BY: Fareway, Fix, Baseline Neighborhood Association (A Not-For-Profit Organization)
    
    WHEN: Sunday, May 20, 2007 1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
    
    WHERE: Holiday Inn, Grand Island, New York (Under the Tent) East River at Whitehaven Rd. $1.00 Admission Donation.
    
    WHY: All proceeds go for the legal defense to protect and preserve WETLANDS located on a 28-acre parcel near a N.Y. State Wetlands on Grand Island, New York.
    
    Special Guest Attraction: Paul Schnell of the Institute for Environmental Learning and his Northern Bald Eagle "Liberty". Paul will also have Barred Owl, a rare Peregrine Falcon and a Screech Owl. Mr. Schnell's presentation is entitled "Birds of Prey, and the Importance of Wetlands". Presentations are scheduled for 1:00 P.M., 2:00 P.M., 3:00 P.M., and 4:00 P.M.
    
    Fundraising activities will include photos with "Liberty" and the other raptors, Chinese Auction, raffle of TWO "Luxury Suite" SABRES TICKETS for a next season game. Free face painting for the kids, and a kids "Rock and Mineral Sale Table". A special auction of artwork by renowned local wildlife artist Len Rusin.
    
    Several conservation and nature groups including NYS Parks and Recreation, Pheasants Forever Habitat Display, Niagara Frontier Wildlife Habitat Council, Niagara River Anglers will provide educational/informational displays.
    
    Come and have fun for a good cause with family friendly activities.
    
    Food and beverages will be available for sale.
    

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• Reaching Reluctant Readers Reaching Reluctant Readers

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    Award-winning educational researcher, author and teacher Jeffrey Wilhelm will be the featured speaker at an all-day workshop for teachers, "Reaching Reluctant Readers," 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Hearthstone Manor.
    
    Wilhelm has taught middle and secondary school in the U.S. and Europe. He was the director of the Maine Writing Project, and while at the University of Maine was an associate professor of literacy education. Currently he is an associate professor at Boise State University and has established the Boise State Writing Project. Wilhelm's life work has focused on developing readers at the middle and secondary levels. He has written12 books and worked on four textbook series
    
    

    This workshop is designed for classroom teachers, grades 4-12; special reading and writing teachers; English department chairs; and ELA coordinators.
    
    This workshop is sponsored by the Western New York Educational Service Council in cooperation with the Niagara Frontier Reading Council and the Western New york Writing Project.
    
    Registration deadline is Sept. 10. For more information, contact the WNY Educational Service Council.

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• Summer Reading Kick-Off Concer Summer Reading Kick-Off Concert

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    Summer Reading Kick-off Concert
    "Fiddling for Fun"
    with the Niagara Frontier Fiddle Club
    Monday, June 25, 2007
    6:30pm
    Performance will be held outside on our south lawn,
    weather permitting of course.

    Wear Country Clothes!

    Registration required, 754-4720.

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• Wayne Malcomb is interview on Wayne Malcomb is interview on Reverse Mortgages

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    Reverse Mortgage for Seniors

    A Western New York TV series on Insurance and Business

    Les Robinson of the Northwoods Agency and his guest will be Wayne Malcomb will talk about Reverse mortgages for Seniors. Wayne owns Niagara Frontier Funding Company, which is, a premier New York State Real Estate and Mortgage Company. Wayne will review the different types of mortgage programs available. Wayne will review step by step on how a reverse mortgage works for Seniors. Wayne explains why seniors should be looking into a reverse mortgage. Wayne also goes over the plus and minus for a reverse mortgage for seniors.

    Wayne Malcomb will review the reverse mortgage for seniors. This is one of a 4-episode series exploring how to be more successful in business. The ABC's of Insurance presents the "Business Series" is hosted by Les Robinson and airs Thursday June 21 at 10:00 am & 6:30pm and Friday June 22 at 2:00pm, Tuesday June 19, at 8:30 pm, Wednesday June 20, at 5:00 am on Niagara County's LCTV Channel 20. The series also airs Wednesday July 11, at 10:35pm on Erie County's Time Warner Channel 20.

    Other programs in The ABC's of Insurance will present the "Business Series" explaining how business can be more successful, changing labor law 240 /241, and including special programs set up by insurance company. This is an interactive TV series. To find out more go to WWW.WNYINSURANCE-QUOTE.COM

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    To interview Les Robinson FICF, CC of the Northwoods Agency on The ABC's of Insurance presents the "Business Series" how to be more successful in business-or to receive a list of experts featured in this real estate TV series-contact Les Robinson at the numbers above. Thank you for your consideration.

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• FEET OR FAMINE FEET OR FAMINE

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    FEET OR FAMINE WALK
    
    Community Missions of the NIagara Frontier, Inc. is getting readyfor their upcoming 6th Annual Hungerwalk called FEET OR FAMINE! Come on out for a lovely 5k (3.1 mile)walk along the Niagara Gorge. The view is beautiful.
    Registration begins at 10:30 am at Whirlpool State Park and the walk begins shortly after 11am. We supply each participant with bottled water, lunch and desserts. We hope that Niagara County girl scouts, high schools, youth groups, key clubs and honor societies all come out and participate. We love 4 legged walkers--all dogs allowed! Proceeds benefit our crisis services which includes our homeless shelter and soup kitchen. For more information call Lynne at
    285-3403 ext. 2225
    
    

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• Get blown away! Get blown away!

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    The Kenan Center will be "celebrating the art of craft" when it presents 100 American Craftsmen at the Kenan Arena in Lockport, June 1, 2 and 3.

    100 American Craftsmen is a juried show featuring quality, contemporary crafts from across the country in metal, wood, paper, glass, clay, decorative and wearable fiber, jewelry, leather and mixed media. This year, 109 artists will exhibit including returning master craftsmen Marv Bjurlin, Gary Schlappal, Jim and Pat Reno, Sally Danforth and Peter Muller.

    The show takes place at the Kenan Arena, 195 Beattie Avenue, on the east end of the Kenan Center campus. Hours are: Friday, 6:00-9:00 p.m; Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; and Sunday, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Admission to the festival is $6.00. A $1.00 off admission coupon is available by going to the Kenan Center's website at www.kenancenter.organd alsoin the Friday, June 1edition of GUSTO.

    In addition to hours of browsing and buying, visitors will also enjoy these special activities and attractions:
    A cafe and two specialty food vendors, live music throughout the weekend,a children's artspace, Friends of the Kenan Center Herb Club Plant Sale and Kenan Quilter's Guild Sale, Saturday and Sunday, the Niagara Frontier Art Exhibit in the Kenan Center House Gallery, and Kenan Arts Council Art Grants Recipients Exhibit in the Student Gallery.
    
    Jurors for this year's festival were: Gerald Mead, artist and educator, Buffalo; Dave Poulin, bronze sculptor, Jamestown; Barbara Murak, fiber artist, Buffalo; and Steve Saracino, Professor of Metalsmithing Design at Buffalo State College.

    Major sponsors for this year's event are The Buffalo News, First Niagara, Lamar Outdoor Advertising, Time Warner Cable and Travers Collins & Company. Additional support has been provided by Harris Beach, PLLC, Henriech Chevrolet, WBFO and The Zenger Group.

    The Kenan Center, located in historic Lockport, New York, is a regional community center for arts, education and recreation that serves more than 43,000 each year. Facilities include a converted carriage house theater, education building, sports arena, and the 1850's Kenan mansion featuring a year-round art gallery, gift shop and formal gardens. The Kenan Center provides innovative and unique regional arts and education programs including ARTiculations, an on-school-time performing and visual/language arts program; Family Performance Series featuring national touring artists; and SHAKESPEARE LIVES! Buffalo Niagara, a teacher development program in partnership with the Globe Theatre in London. It also is home to one of the largest indoor youth soccer programs in Western New York.

    In 2006, the Kenan Center was named as one of the region's "40 All Star People, Places and Things," by Western New York Life magazine. This past March, the Kenan Center was honored with the Star Award given by the Binational Tourism Alliance for its efforts in binational leadership and partnership.

    For more information, call (716) 433-2617 or visit the Kenan Center website at www.kenancenter.org.

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• Matthew J. Murphy Jr. Memorial Matthew J. Murphy Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament

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    The Matthew J. Murphy Jr. Memorial On the Tee fore NCP is a well established golf tournament held at the Niagara Frontier Country Club in Youngstown, NY. Proceeds support Niagara Cerebral Palsy's Childrens' Recreation and Adult Vocational programs that help families throughout Niagara County.
    
    Honorary Chairmen are 'Voice of the Bills' John Murphy and Keith Radford from WKBW-TV Channel 7. Registration and lunch is held at 11:30 a.m., and the shotgun start begins at 12:30 pm. The golf tournament is followed by a Dinner Auction with hundreds of great items including an autographed J.P. Losman jersey. Dinner-only tickets are also available.
    
    Join us for a wonderful time!
    
    Please call NCP at 297-0798, ext 173 for information or to register.

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• Carewalk, Car show and CUTE do Carewalk, Car show and CUTE dogs!

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    Community Missions of the Niagara Frontier, Inc. would like to extend a warm invitation tothe generalpublic to participate inour upcoming CAREWALK on Saturday Oct. 13, 2007at Whirlpool State Park. Registration begins at 10:30am with the 5kwalk following shortly thereafter. Come on out and walk, bring a friend, a group or your dog!! We are hoping local church, youth and school groups will attend! All proceeds benefit our soup kitchen and homeless youth.Prizes are awarded to walkers who collect the most in pledges!! Token gifts are given to those who collected $50 or more. Pizza, pop, hot dogs etc. are provided to all our walkers. To learn more and obtain your pledge sheet---kindly view us at www.communitymissions.org under special events.To register call Lynne at 285-3403 x2225 or Don x 2226.
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• CAREWALK, Car Show and Cute Do CAREWALK, Car Show and Cute Dogs!!

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    Community Missions of the Niagara Frontier, Inc., would like to warmy invite the public to participate in our upcoming CAREWALK on Saturday, Oct. 13th, 2007 10:30am at Whirlpool State Park. The 5k walk will begin shortly thereafter! come on out---bring a friend, neighbor or your dog! We are hoping youth, church and school groups will attend! Proceeds from this event benefit our soup kitchen and homeless youth. To register call Lynne at 285-3403 x2225 or Don x 2226. View us on the web at www.communitymissions.org under special events. You can obtain your pledge sheet this way! In years past, some of our groups attending included Youngstown Presbyterian andSt. Matthew Youth Group(s), students from NFHS, NTHS, NCatholic, NCCC, Skills USA, and Niagara Academy. This is a great way to earn community service hours. A certificateof participation can beprovided showing proof of these hours, if needed.
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• CareWalk, CarShow and Cute Dog CareWalk, CarShow and Cute Dogs!

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    Community Missions of the Niagara Frontier, Inc., warmly invites the public to participate in our upcoming CAREWALK on Saturday, Oct. 13th, 2007 at Whirlpool State Park. Registration begins at 10:30am with the 5k walk to follow shortly thereafter! Come on out! Bring a friend, neighbor or group! All proceeds beneift our soup kitchen and homeless youth. To register call Lynne at 285-3403 x 2225 or Don x 2226. Feel free to obtain your pledge sheet and learn more about this event on our web www.communitymissions.org under special events. In previous years we have had the following groups participate: Youngstown Presbyterian and St. Matthew Youth Groups, NFHS, NTHS, Niagara Catholic, Members from The Chapel at Crosspoint, Skills USA and Niagara Academy. This is a terrific way to earn community service hours. If you are a student and need proof of your service hours, kindly request one and we will mail one to your school. A car show, lunch and prizes will be awarded! Pledges over $50 will collect a token gift.

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• Fill Those Blank Walls with Be Fill Those Blank Walls with Beautiful Art!

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    Community Missions of the Niagara Frontier, Inc. warmly invites the general public to attend our upcoming ART AUCTION on Friday, Oct. 26th, 2007 at THE INN ON THE RIVER, Buffalo Ave. Preview Begins at 7--(with wine tasting.a chocolate fountain,and hors d'oeurves). The Auction begins at 8. Tickets are $20 per person or $30 per couple.Proceeds from the auction will benefit crisis services of the Mission including the Mission's soup kitchen, homeless shelter, free clothes closet, and a warehouse that provides free furniture to needy families.Information about the auction and tickets may be obtained from Lynne at 716-285-3403, ext. 2225.

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• Why not become a golf sponsor? Why not become a golf sponsor?

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    Community Missions of Niagara Frontier, Inc. is currently looking for local companies/individuals who would like to support our upcoming golf tournament by becoming a golf sponsor. We have all levels with various forms of advertising your company! Our golf tournament is on Monday, Sept. 24th, 2007 at the Niagara Falls Country Club. We are currently sold out of slots for golfers so your business will really be on display! Feel free to view us on the web at www.communitymissions.org under special events or call Lynne at 285-3403. x2225 Our most popular level is at the GREEN/TEE ---$100 level.

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• CABIN FEVER ANTIQUE SHOW CABIN FEVER ANTIQUE SHOW

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    NIAGARA CENTRAL ROTARY ANNOUNCES CABIN FEVER ANTIQUE SALE

    The Niagara County Central Rotary Club announces the annual Cabin Fever Antique show will be held on February 23 and 24, 2008 at the Frontier Fire Hall, 2176 Liberty Drive, in Niagara Falls.

    The two day event features antique dealers, collectibles and fine jewelry. Appraisals will be held on Sunday from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm for $5 for the first item, $3 for the second item. Hot food and drinks are available and the event is handicapped accessible.

    A $3 Admission charge is good for both days of the show. Parking is free. Hours are Saturday from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; and Sunday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. All proceeds benefit Rotary Club charities.

    For more information, please call the Rotary Club at 716-731-9623 or
    716-695-3927.

    Niagara County Central Rotary will host the Cabin Fever Antique Show and Sale

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• Castellani Exhibitions Celebat Castellani Exhibitions Celebate Life on the Farm

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    To Market: Changing Strategies for Family Farming on the Niagara Frontier
    
    Farmers cannot survive unless people buy what they produce. The heart of this exhibition will focus on the "art" of farm marketing: architecture, signage, and display techniques that encourage people to stop, look and purchase. The architecture of farm market stands, the design of signage, and the techniques of display are not accidents. They are part of a tradition of marketing passed down, and embellished, through generations of farmers.
    
    The exhibition includes historic photographs, maps, and advertising labels; new photography documenting farm markets currently operating in Erie and NiagaraCounties ; handmade signage suspended from the gallery's ceiling; and family inter-actives. " To Market"is designed for general audiences, educators, and students, with the hope that this fresh way of looking at farm markets will help to increase support for local growers.

    Rural America: Remembering the Family Farm, Prints from the Collection of Steven Schmidt
    
    This exhibitionprovides visitors with an historical look at the evolution of the family farm. Depicting elements of invention, architecture, and production, artists have captured the American spirit through the print medium. A hard day's work and community solidarity for the greater good create nostalgia for simpler times.

    
    In generations past, farming communities across the United States provided a bountiful cornucopia including fruits, vegetables, grain, and cotton for textile manufacturing. America's bread basket reached far and wide, but was also central to local communities for employment , social connection, and community building. These images of the American farm evoke memories that cross generational boundaries. Centuries of regional family farming communities across the country symbolize the honor of America, the ingenuity of her people, and plentiful natural resources of rich soil and favorable climates.
    
    These exhibitions hav been made possible by generous support from the New York State Council on the Arts, the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets-Agritourism Initiative, with additional support from an anonymous foundation.

    
    Both exhibitions open Friday, October 5, 2007 with a reception from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m., and run through January 13, 2008. The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University is open Tuesday - Saturday, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., and Sunday 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. For more information, please call 716-286-8200.

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