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The Clarence Town Heritage society has received national recognition for that group’s work to preserve and save the Bishop Lapp-Riegle Farmstead, located at 8990 Greiner Road in Clarence. By Alicia Greco THE SUN EDITOR
The Clarence Town Heritage group is currently working to save, conserve and preserve the historic Bishop Lapp-Riegle Farmstead into a Cultural Heritage Farm Museum/Center/ Park, for future generations. Spanning 145 acres, the land is home to a house and
barn that is considered historic pieces of architecture. The farmhouse was built circa 1828 by the late John Lapp, a Mennonite minister. It is a two-story asymmetrical four-bay building that measures 28- by 34- feet. The barn, which dates to 1832, stretches 35- by 75- feet. Within the building on a doorplank, names are inscribed from the many people that have worked on
the barn over the years. In 1977, John Conlin wrote an article about the Bishop Lapp-Riegle Barn. Within this article he expands on the cultural history of settlement during that time. The Pennsylvania Germans (otherwise known as Pennsylvania Dutch) settled in concentration in the town of Clarence in the early 1800s. That group of settlers be-
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came known in an architectural sense for the development of a two-story barn. With other elements of By Alicia Greco design, “By searching for THE SUN EDITOR these characteristics, a traveler can identify an historic The Clarence Women’s Pennsylvania farmstead Club is not only a social even from a distance,” ac- group, but a crew of womcording to that article. en set out to provide service for the community. The group began in the See “Barn” on Page 1940s as a mothers club. “It has kind of evolved A-2.
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The Clarence Town Heritage society are working to preserve the Bishop Lapp-Riegle Farmstead. Pictured is the farmhouse on the 145 acres.
By 1996 the buildings were boarded up and the equipment of the farm was sold by auction. Yet, still standing, “The barn is the largest surviving example of its type in the Pennsylvania German settlement area of Erie County. Both are structurally sound but stand in the path of a seemingly inevitable development,” Conlin wrote. The Clarence Town Heritage group recognizes the significance of this historical symbol, and as that group puts in work on the area, it is striving to maintain that historic building. “It is truly organic architecture: built into, not on, the natural landscape, utilizing indigenous materials and craftsmanship, and employing the structural principle of cantilever. Frank Lloyd Wright would have admired it. “It is unfortunate that the town of Clarence has never put in place a historic preservation ordinance that could be invoked to protect our common cultural heritage. The prosperity of its surroundings may soon absorb and obliterate the Bishop John Lapp Farm and all the unexamined history it holds. All of us will be much the poorer for its loss,” Conlin wrote.
It is that statement that the members of the Clarence Town Heritage are working to preeminently discourage from occurring, through their efforts. Longtime Clarence resident Carol Conwall, organizer of that group, and other members were at the farm recently to “begin clearing vegetation growth from on and around the BARN to protect it from further vegetation deterioration,” she said. “Our town’s cultural heritage is that of our many historic and historic designated architectural treasures (agricultural, residential and commercial) quietly nestled in our township. By embracing our heritage to save, conserve and preserve, we will secure our future for generations to come.” Now, the Bishop LappRiegle Farmstead has nationwide recognition. Sarah Mansourim of Dragonfly Studio & Salon, put together a video about that barn. A photo slideshow of the building, coinciding with classic generational songs, can be viewed at youtu.be/f5qmyQ4yUss. In the beginning of October, The Bishop Lapp-Riegle Farmstead received recognition from the National Barn Alliance is “a nation-wide, non-profit organization coor-
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Buttino extends gratitude to hometown for Reading Rainbow
Many Americans can say they owe their love of reading to a certain television phenomenon that broke the barriers between reading and TV, created right here in Buffalo. Running for more than two decades, and reaching out to 6.5 million students nationwide, “Reading Rainbow” on PBS became the most frequently watched program in schools. And Tony Buttino, receiver of five Emmys for co-executive producing the show, expresses his gratitude to his hometown for making it all possible years later. “Thanks to the people of Western New York who came together… they were gifted” Buttino said. “And as the saying goes ‘if you do something, you are doing something for the child’ and in this case it seemed to prosper.” And the idea behind “Reading Rainbow?” It was due to a problem well known in education as the ‘summer loss phenomenon.’ This commonly occurs with students who do not read during summer break and have a hard time catching up to the drilling school routine come September. “So we thought, ‘maybe we can look at a show that might help youngsters get motivated to read over the summer’” Buttino explained.
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A graduate of Bishop Timon High School and Ithica College, Buttino started his broadcasting career as a cameraman for Channel 17. He spent 40 years behind the scenes of WNED-TV working as a foreman, director, production manager, and finally overseeing the development of “Reading Rainbow.” The goal of this program was to advocate children’s reading comprehension at the elementary level and through the help of local librarians, reading teachers, and college professors this goal turned into a reality. “The Buffalo library system and reading teachers were very cordial and we even got some grants for kids to get some of these books. It all came together very nicely” Buttino recalled. “We worked with West Seneca schools and the West Seneca library to pull this idea together.” The format of “Reading Rainbow” took young viewers on TV field trips using an animated story with illustrations from a particular book. It also promoted Featured Stories, where kids critiqued books and ended the program
with catchy phrases such as “I read this book, and you should too!” Buttino reflected that the main challenge after the creation of “Reading Rainbow” was to promote the TV show in an era where books and television were not friendly to each other. Librarians at the time pretty much said “turn off the TV and read the book.” The concept of combining the two was never seen before and transformed the learning spectrum for ages to come. Thankfully, Buffalo libraries were open to new ideas and helped create a segway for the show to flourish. “I realize as an adult that we tend to prejudge people sometimes” Buttino said. “We were prejudging librarians and reading teachers with the idea that maybe they won’t participate, but we misread it. It just happened that they decided ‘yes let’s do this together.’” Buttino recently received the “Behind the Scenes” Award at the Buffalo Broadcasters Association Awards celebration on Sept. 18 for his work at WNED-TV. He was inducted into the BBA 18th annual Hall of Fame along with Jack Armstrong, Carl Lam, WBLK Radio, Chris Musial, Susan King, Bill Lacy and Don Postles.
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The Clarence Chamber of Commerce will host Actors Anonymous to perform “Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding” on Friday, Nov. 7. Pictured is the entire cast when on a five-month engagement at Shea’s Performing Arts Center in the city of Buffalo. By Alicia Greco THE SUN EDITOR
Relive the joyous moments of a ceremonial wedding as the Clarence Chamber of Commerce hosts an evening of dinner and theatre with the Actors Anonymous Co. on Friday, Nov. 7 for “Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding” at Salvatore’s Italian Gardens Restaurant. That group has performed many times in the area, frequently at the Lancaster Opera House. “They are superb. They really are,” said the chamber’s President Judy Sirianni. “They’ve done this for many years. We are thrilled to be presenting this to the public because of the fact that this is nice to be able to go see something that’s funny and will pick your spirits up and turn things around.” A marriage between two families — one poor, one rich — the story of “Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding” will be an immersion experience for
attendees. Since the play is structured as a wedding, the crowd will become a part of the reception party. Dinner will be included with the ticket price, and will be served coinciding with the “wedding dinner.” The meal will be chicken cacciatore, penne, salad and dessert. Those who may be vegetarian or have other dietary needs are directed to make note of that while placing an RSVP. “[The actors] make it a very interesting party. They’ll bring you into it,” the chamber’s president said. Attendees will be enraptured into the ceremony with the bride, groom and the relatives of the families. What to expect at this event? “You’re enjoying memories of when you got married, or wedding anniversaries,” she added. “It’s happening right in front of you all over again.” In addition to favors, cookies, assigned seat-
ing and hors d’oeuvres, “There’s going to be wedding cake of course,” she added. The audience will toast to the bride and groom and watch the wedding unfold. “You are the family and friends. They’re going to make you a big part of this,” she said. In addition to the relatives of the families intermingling with the crowd, all will be invited to hit the dance floor and dance reception-style to a disc jockey. The Clarence Chamber of Commerce held a similar theatre evening approximately four years ago, except it was a funeral. Actors Anonymous performs “Murphy’s Wake,” allowing attendees to fictionally experience an Irish funeral. “This is something different all together,” Sirianni said in regard to the upcoming show. “Even Salvatore’s has jumped in. The room will look just like a wedding.” It is necessary that attendees RSVP to the event by
Friday, Oct. 31. Registration for those who did RSVP will be held from 6:30-7 p.m. the night of the show, which will begin at 7 p.m. A cash bar will be available. “You will laugh and leave saying, ‘I’ll come again.” Bring one, bring all. When you have a group of people that you’re friends with it makes such a big difference,” Sirianni added. Tickets will be sold individually and also for a table of eight persons. For further information on prices, visit the chamber’s website. A live auction of bridal packages will also be held during the evening. “All proceeds will be going to the chamber’s speaker series so we can bring a lot of great speakers for our membership,” Sirianni said. To RSVP, call the Clarence Chamber of Commerce at 631-3888 or visit the website at www. clarence.org. For more information about Actors Anonymous, visit www.aatc.net.
Erie County Legislature will host community flu clinics Members of the Erie County Legislature’s Majority Caucus are partnering with local Rite-Aid Pharmacy locations to offer community flu clinics to residents who wish to vaccinate against influenza. Each year, the County Department of Health advises residents to get a flu vaccine. The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Some people, such as older peo-
ple, young children and people with certain health conditions, are at high risk for serious flu complications. “Together with Rite-Aid, legislators have scheduled flu clinics throughout the community to make it as convenient as possible for residents who wish to protect themselves against the flu this year. “Medical professionals encourage most residents to get the vaccination annually,” said Legislator Lynne Dixon, chairwoman of the legislature’s health and human services com-
mittee. The clinics are for adults ages 18 and older, and attendees are asked to bring their insurance card. Most insurance plans cover the vaccination in full. Community flu clinics will be held on the following dates: •Hosted by Legislator Edward Rath, the clinic will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20 at Clarence Town Hall, 1 Town Place, Clarence. For additional information, contact Rath at 858-8676 or email edward.rath@
erie.gov. •Hosted by Legislator Joseph Lorigo, the clinic will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28 at the Aurora Town Hall, 300 Gleed Ave., East Aurora. For additional information, contact Lorigo at 858-8922 or email joseph. lorigo@erie.gov. For additional information, visit Erie County’s Department of Health’s website at www.erie.gov/ health and search under “Health Topics” for influenza (flu) information.
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Sheridan Hill hosted Girls on the Run This is a guest column by Clarence Town Supervisor David Hartzell Jr. This is the first in a three part series. On the afternoon of Oct. 17 I had the pleasure to meet with all of the girls, their parents and Sheridan Hill Principal Lee Pierce that are currently part of the nationwide program known as Girls on the Run. I have to hand it to Principal Pierce. I love this program, and am so glad that he agreed to host it at Sheridan Hill Elementary and let organizer Lola Buckley have a free hand in training and organizing all the girls who participate. The occasion was the annual Girls on the Run par-
ent/child bikepath warmup jog for the 5K to be held in Delaware Park. Although the day had started out rainy and drizzly, it wound up being nearly perfect weather for running by the 3:30 p.m. start time. This is the second year that the organizer, Buckley, has invited my wife and I to run with the girls and their parents. There were approximately 20 girls and their parent(s) in attendance, and all the girls were truly jazzed about the run. The Girls on the Run program that Buckley uses at Sheridan Hill was established in 1996 in Charlotte, N.C. The program’s curricula,
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The Sheridan Hill Elementary School hosted the Girls on the Run program Oct. 17 at Meadowlakes Park in Clarence. From left to right, in the back row are Sheridan Hill Elementary School Principal Lee Pierce, teacher/organizer Lola Buckley and town of Clarence Supervisor David Hartzell Jr. The annual parent/student run is designed to prepare the girls for the 5K run to be held in Delaware Park, this fall.
the heart of the program, provides pre-adolescent girls with the necessary tools to embrace their individual strengths and successfully navigate life experiences. The earliest version of the 24 lesson curriculum was piloted in 1996 with the help of thirteen brave girls. Twenty-six girls joined the next season, then seventy-five. With the help of more than 120,000 volunteers like Buckley, the Girls on the Run program is now serving more than 150,000 girls in 200+ cities across North America each year. In 2013, Girls on the Run hosted 258 end-of-season 5K events across the United States and Canada. The true success of the program, however, is not told in the numbers, but rather in the words of the girls who participate: “Girls on the Run made me realize that I am the boss of my brain.” “I know that whatever
I set my mind to do, I can do.” “At Girls on the Run I learned how to be comfortable in my own skin!” Meeting twice a week in small teams of 8-20 girls, the program teaches life skills through dynamic, interactive lessons and running games. A curriculum of 24 lessons is taught by certified Girls on the Run coaches like Buckley and includes three parts: understanding themselves, valuing relationships/teamwork and understanding how they connect with and shape the world at large. Running is used to inspire and motivate the girls, encourage lifelong health and fitness, and build confidence through accomplishment. Important social, psychological, and physical skills and abilities are developed and reinforced throughout the program. At each season’s conclusion, the girls and their running buddies complete
a 5K running event which gives them a tangible sense of achievement, as well as a framework for setting and achieving life goals. In fact, our girls from Sheridan Hill will run a 5K in Delaware Park at the end of the season. The result: making the seemingly impossible, possible, and teaching girls that they can. Girls on the Run believes that every girl can embrace who she is, can define who she wants to be, rise to any challenge and can change the world. The program inspires girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. Their motto says it all: “Learn. Dream. Live. Run!” Should you have any questions or positive comments, please feel free to call my office at 741-8930, email dhartzell@clarence. ny.us or stop by the Supervisors office in Clarence Town Hall. My door is always open!
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and embroiders all of the Irish-themed apparel available to purchase. Her work has been featured in “Stitches,” a national embroidery trade magazine, and was chosen among thousands of applicants as one of the 10 most interesting businesswomen to follow in the embroidery industry. This Buffalo native brings an ethnic flavor to the coats, vests, hats, gloves, fashion tees, hoodies and specialty items she sells. The store also features high-quality Guinness apparel, “Genuine” Inis perfume, fashion bangle bracelets directly from Ireland, handbags and accessories. If there are any items you have seen before but don’t see at either of Shamrock Chic’s locations, ask one of the store’s employees about it and chances are you will get it sent to you
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Stornelli; brother of Adele Stornelli Naab and the late Anthony (Karen) Stornelli; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Reggie was a member of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club. Visitation was held Oct. 23 from the Amherst Chapel Amigone Funeral Home Inc. Online condolences may be made at www.AMIGONE. com.
Nicholas Pope
Nicholas Pope Nicholas A. Pope, 24, of Williamsville, died October 19. Nicholas was son of Jeffrey A. and Laura A. (nee Miller) Pope; brother of Tiffany A. Pope; grandson of Shirley M. (nee Willette) and the late Lawrence R. Pope and Edward U. and Anna M. (nee Heigl) Miller; also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Visitation was held Oct. 25 at the Amherst Chapel Amigone Funeral Home Inc. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 25 at 11 a.m. Deacon Brian Walkowiak will be officiating. Online condolences may be made at www.AMIGONE. com.
James Boldt James R. Boldt, 62, of Amherst, died October 31. James was husband of Mary (nee Schupp) Boldt; devoted father of Jonathan (Lauren) and Patrick Boldt; son of Elizabeth and the late Fredrick Boldt; brother of Maryann (Joseph) Mack, Margaret (Eugene) Crimi and Patricia (John) Rogers; also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation was held at the Amherst Chapel of the Amigone Funeral Home Inc. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated in Christ the King Church in Snyder. Interment followed in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Child & Family Services Devel-
Antoinette Gigante Brian Lee
Brian Lee Brian Douglas Lee, 65, of Clarence Center, died October 16.
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Antoinette "Nettie" (nee Longobardi) Gigante, 92, of Amherst, Brian was husband of died October 17.
Marilyn J. (nee Rowles) Lee; father of Kathleen A. Dowd and Jennifer M. Lee; grandfather of Madeline O'Connell; brother of Patricia (late Albert) Mailhot and the late Sharon (Ross) Arundel; also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation was held at the Harris Hill Chapel Amigone Funeral Home Inc. in Clarence. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Buffalo Inc. Online condolences may be made at www.AMIGONE. com.
Eleanor Bowen Eleanor F. Bowen, of Getzville, died October 14.
Antoinette was wife of the late Michael J. Gigante; mother of Ann (Mellvyn) Grundner and Michelle (Kenneth) Casseri; grandmother of Jacqueline, Michael, Joseph (Mary Rose) Podgorski, Adam (Katie) and Matthew Casseri; greatgrandmother of Brooke and Ashley; daughter of the late Ralph and Anna (nee Tizzano) Longobardi; sister of James (Ann) Longobardi, Margaret Bower and the late Nunzio, Frank, Carmen, Mary Cavalieri, Lena Cappiello, Cornelius and Theresa Suozzi; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation was held Oct. 22 from the Cleveland Hill Chapel Amigone Funeral Home Inc. A Mass of Christian burial was held from Christ the King Church. Online condolences may be made at www.AMIGONE. com.
Eleanor was wife of 56 years to Thomas J. Bowen; mother of Mary (Louie) Denes and Timothy Bowen; "mom" to Melvin Cohen; daughter of the late Frank and Bertha Piechowiak; sister of the late Virginia Reginald H. "RegPiechowiak; also survived gie" Stornelli, 68, of by nieces and nephews. Amherst, died A Mass of Christian burial was held from Saint Pius X October 14. Church in Getzville. In lieu of flowers, memoReginald was husband of rials may be made to HosTamra "Tammy" (nee Ridge) pice-Buffalo, Inc. 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, Stornelli; son of the late Inez NY 14227. Arrangements by (nee Paolucci) and Reginald
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Caroline Edwards Caroline R. (nee Jacobi) Edwards, 99, of Amherst, died October 20. Caroline was wife of the late Robert K. Edwards; mother of Marjorie (late Kenneth) Kolb, Ronald (Carol), Richard (Donna) Edwards, Patricia (late Raymond) Valentine and the late Robert (Sug) Edwards and Judy (Barry) McDermott; grandmother of 16 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and six great-greatgrandchildren; grandmother of the late Mike Kolb and Barry McDermott, Jr.; sister of Pearl (Harvey) Kibler and Earl (Barb) Jacobi; also survived by two nieces and two great-nieces. Caroline was one of the founders of the Main-Transit Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and a member of the Eastern Star.
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Visitation was held Oct. 23 at the Amherst Chapel Amigone Funeral Home Inc. followed by a funeral service from Saint Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Williamsville. Donations may be made to St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church.
John R. "The Big Guy" Kwiatkowski, of Cheektowaga, died October 17. John was husband of Cheryl A. (nee McInroy) Kwiatkowski; father of Andrew and Keith Kwiatkowski; son of the late Richard and Sophie (nee Hy) Kwiatkowski; brother of Jackie (Lester) Hofacker, Alan (Linda) Kwiatkowski, Teresa (Thomas) Eastman and the late Carol Kwiatkowski; also survived by nieces, nephews, in-laws and extended family. No prior visitation. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Melvin J. Sliwinski Funeral Home.
Shirley Jane (nee Choops) Griffin, 81, of Williamsville, died October 17. Shirley was wife of Thomas Griffin; mother of Sandra (Michael) Krege, Patricia (Mark) Hooley, Cheryl (Joseph) Schumacher and Thomas Griffin; grandmother of Shauna Krege, Chas Mongiovi, Adam (Jordan) Pellnat, Brian Pellnat and the late PFC Travis Krege, United States Army; sister of Kenneth (Phyllis) Choops and the late Carol (Kenneth) Lindner; also survived by nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held Oct. 21 at the Cheektowaga Community Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Shirley's memory to the Western New York Heroes, 2809 Wehrle Dr. Suite 8, Williamsville, NY 14221 or Western New York Veterans Housing Coalition, 1280 Main St. Buffalo, NY 14209. Arrangements by Amigone Funeral Home Inc.
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Amberleigh will host Health Fair By Alicia Greco THE SUN EDITOR
In Williamsville at the Amberleigh Retirement Community, a Harvest Health Fair is held in the fall, each year. At this event, vendors will be present to provide various services and information about health for those who attend. Beth Hulbert, director of sales and marketing for Amberleigh, will be orchestrating this year’s fair for her second year. Not limited to just residents of the community, “The purpose of this event is to open this up to the public,” she said. “There will be all kinds of giveaways as well as a beautiful spa package. The entire general public is welcome.” Each person that attends will be able to register to win a free mini-spa package, provided by Western New York spa Tres’ Aurae, which recently opened in the new Wyndam Hotel in Williamsville. Amberleigh’s Harvest Health Fair is co-sponsored by Walgreen’s and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Western New York. Flu shots will be available, provided by Walgreen’s employees. Those interested may either call 689-4195 to sign up prior to the event, or sign up day-of. Blue Cross and Blue Shielf will be providing information about supplemental medicare products. Adam Field, a physical
therapist, will be present to give strength testing. “We have a lady named Rosanne Moran, an attorney that will be talking about estate planning, gifting, wills. End of life stuff, which is kind of interesting,” Hulbert said. Atwal Eye Care will be present and available for screenings. “Western New York Medicare will be here,” she added. Aesthetic Associates Centre will provide information about mini-dental implants, to assist with those that need dentures. Audiology Service Associates will provide hearing testing. Gluten-free support information will be available for attendees, as well. HEALTHeLINK Western New York Clinical Information Exchange will each seniors how to put their information into a computer. “It’s kind of an educational thing,” Hulbert said. Additionally, Sheridan Surgical Supply will be “selling products, as well as helping people with durable medical needs.” For those who may be interested in touring Amberleigh Retirement Community, the location will be fully staffed. Call 689-4555 to schedule a tour. Amberleigh Retirement Community is located at 2330 Maple Road in Williamsville. For more information, call 689-4195. Visit Amberleigh online at www.capitalsenior.com/ theamberleigh.
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and her mother Cheryl Hufnagel, have “been doing it probably for five years,” Ognibene said in regard to the event. The fair itself has been going on for 38 years. It “started with five women gathering to sell their crafts,” Ognibene said. Now, there are 51 local artisans involved. Crafts that will be present at the fair will range from knitting, quilting and other fabric works. Other artisan designs will take the form of jewelry and woodwork. “This year we actually have a lot more fine art than we have had in the past, including illustrators, painters, photographers,” she said. “Years ago there was a lot
of that and for some reason there wasn’t as many fine artists out there. Somehow crafts got really big and it was hard to find fine artists. It seems like our number of fine artists has gone up.” To promote diversity, as a juried art show only three of each medium will be accepted and presented at the fair. The only stipulation is that wares must all be handmade. “It really makes it diverse because you don’t have that overwhelming-ness of one thing,” she said. Applicants are observed and then decided on entry based on quality criteria and are then sent an acceptance letter. “Something for everybody,” she said that the wares will not be limited to
age or gender. “It would be a great place to do Christmas shopping,” Ognibene said. There will be free admission. A silent auction will be held to benefit an art scholarship for Clarence High School seniors that are going into the art field. Depending on how much the raffle makes, financial awards will be given to students after members of the Clarence Arts and Crafts Society observe the work of the students. For more information, visit www.facebook. c o m / p a g e s / C l a re n c e Arts-and-Crafts-Society/821545841209362. For any questions, email clarencearts@gmail.com.
Dragonfly studio will host show Dragonfly Studio & Salon will host the fourth annual Artisan Show featuring local artists from noon-8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13. Members of local businesses and area residents are cordially invited to attend. In lieu of admission cost, Dragonfly will be collecting donations for the Clarence Community Food Pantry. Non-perishable food and personal care items will be accepted.
Refreshments, hors d’oeuvres, door prizes and special discounts on salon services and products will be offered. Along with full hair, skin, nail and spa services this one of a kind business houses a fine art photography studio as well as a boutique featuring jewelry, hair accessories, paintings and other works by local artists. Dragonfly’s Artisan Show will offer affordable holiday gifts, and one of
kind treasures. Dragonfly Studio & Salon is owned and operated by Sarah and Mak Mansouri. Dragonfly Studio & Salon is located at 8290 Main St. in Williamsville. Salon hours are: Mondays, noon-8 p.m.; Tuesdays, Thursdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The salon is closed on Sunday.
Attention Clarence Residents The Fall Leaf Pickup Has Begun... The normal scheduled brush pickup will continue with the leaf pickup as long as weather permits. Please place leaves and brush in separate piles at the roadside. Do not place any leaves or brush on the road. No Grass Clippings Or Other Refuse Will Be Picked Up. We will cover all areas of the town. Phone calls are not necessary. Your cooperation is appreciated.
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Newest hair trend found at Elle Air Blow Dry Bar in Clarence
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Blow dry bars are on the up trend in the hair world; as of Oct. 17, Buffalo now has it’s first of this niche salon. After talking about it for a while, Lauren Quimby and Edie Pliszka, both residents of Lancaster, have become co-owners of Elle Air Blow Dry Bar, located at 8212 Main St. in Clarence. Sister salons can be found in Lancaster at Elle Salon and in Hamburg at Elle Salon South, under ownership of Lisa Pliszka. The Pliszkas own the Lancaster location. While Lisa Pliszka opened the Southtowns establishment, Quimby and Edie Pliszka ventured into Clarence. “We’re trying to grow Elle Salon in as many ways as we possibly can,” Pliszka said. But there are conceptual differences between the blow dry bar and a salon. The focus is more on styling. “We basically focus just on blowouts, styling hair, up-dos, makeup and facial waxing,” Quimby said. After walking through the doors, a patron will be given a scalp massage and a glass of champagne. “It’s more of an experience,” she added. “It’s not always just about the hair.” An acclaimed affordable luxury in a fun atmosphere, the blow dry bar
can be visited for a variety of occasions, whether it be a date night, wedding preparation, a girls night out or special event. A variety of services are included on the menu. For blowout styles, patrons may choose from big and bouncy (the signature), straight and sleek, soft waves, beachy and messy, loose curls, or short and sweet. Dry styles and up styles are also listed as options for visiting patrons. “We’ll even cater to girl parties,” Pliszka said. The “Cinderella” session is for girls 10 years old and younger; the owners both said that this is a perfect option for birthday parties. Add-ons include a dry damaged scalp remedy called a “hair shot,” a braid, or clip and extensions. Stop in to get makeup professionally done, by appointment only. Waxing for eyebrows, upper lip and chin are also offered services. Elle Air Blow Dry Bar carries Aveda™, like its sister salons, in addition to Davines® products. The two women said they noticed the trend of the blow dry bar growing in other cities. “We thought Buffalo was finally ready for something like that and we were ready to bring it here,” Quimby said. “In the up and coming trends, [blow dry bars] have been out and about,” Pliszka added. “Buffalo of
course, as you know, is a little late. We took the risk of the trend.” Quimby noted that, “It’s a trend that’s definitely here to last. It’s affordable. It’s a luxury.” Of all the places in the general Buffalo area, the owners chose Clarence to open their location for various reasons. “Location is very high volume here. We didn’t want to be on the other side of Main Street in Williamsville. There’s no room for anyone,” Pliszka said. “It really is central to the surrounding area. Those are our main reasons why we choose this area,” Quimby added. Including the two owners, the staff is comprised by five people, and were trained by a professional from New York City. “It’s a whole different technique,” Quimby said. What’s the draw to this establishment for local residents? With the hustle and bustle of life, “A lot of women these days don’t have as much time as they used to,” Quimby said. Pliszka chimed in that, “At the blowout bar, there’s certain little tricks that we have” to welcome patrons into an environment that is inviting and refreshing. “The look of the whole place we want it to be open, fresh and airy,” Quimby said. “For us, it’s all about the little touches too,” Quimby said.
For example, appointments made for special occasions may have an announcement adorned on a small chalkboard at the salon. “You walk in and you’re just happy. Taking the time for little touches that make someone’s day,” she added. Above all else, an appointment at Elle Air Blow Dry Bar will be “one of those confident pick-meup boosters,” she continued. “The biggest thing is educating the people around here and spreading the word.” For those who have yet to have this type of experience, she said they are “trying to expand everybody toward getting to know it.” An appointment is recommended by the owners request, but walk-ins are also welcome. Hours for the Elle Air Blow Dry Bar are as follows: Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sundays will be open for private parties. To make an appointment, call 275-9679. For more information about services and prices, visit elleairblowdry.com or check out the Facebook page. To view the location’s Instagram lookbook, search the handle @ ElleAirBuffalo.
Sisters of St. Joseph to host open house An open house will be held from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19 at the Clarence Residence on 4975 Strickler Rd. in Clarence. The Sisters of St. Joseph will celebrate 160 years in the Buffalo Diocese serving the “dear neighbor.” Four Sisters of St. Joseph came to Canandaigua on Dec. 8, 1854, 11 deaf pupils had applied for instruction.
During the 160 years, the sisters established many ministries: St. Mary’s School for the Deaf, Mount St. Joseph Academy High School and Elementary School, Mount St. Joseph Teachers College (Medaille College) and worked in many areas of need. From these beginnings, the Sisters of St. Joseph extended its ministries to respond to the needs very present in the world – as
educators and health care workers, as social workers and administrators, as parish workers and spiritual directors, as prison helpers and prayer partners to helping senior citizens – in whatever ways they could respond to the people of God among whom they lived and worked. During this, our 160th year, the sisters reflect on the past and anticipate the future with wonder
and great trust. They say “thank you” to all who helped them serve during those years and to all who partner with them today. Please come and join us from 2 to 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 19 at the Clarence Residence on 4975 Strickler Rd. for an open house. RSVP by calling 759-6454 ext. 20 or by sending an email to mpeterson@ssjbuffalo.org.
(NAPSI)—As autumn approaches, many people are looking forward to a break from the summer heat. However, soon that relief may turn chilly and your reliance on heating equipment will increase. The Electrical Safety Foundation International wants you to be aware of the risks associated with heating equipment and follow a few simple steps to help reduce your risk of a home fire. According to a report by the National Fire Protection Association, heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fire deaths, responsible for an estimated 490 in 2010. The leading factors contributing to ignition in home heating equipment fires were failure to clean the device, the heat source being too close to combustibles, and a mechanical failure or malfunction of the equipment. With proper installation, use and maintenance, you can reduce your risk of property loss, injury or death resulting from the use of heating equipment. With the increased use of heating equipment, carbon monoxide incidents are also more frequent in colder months. Gas-fueled heating devices were the primary
heating source responsible for nonfire carbon monoxide poisonings. Carbon monoxide is odorless, invisible and potentially deadly. Be sure to continue testing your carbon monoxide alarms and smoke alarms each month to help keep yourself and your loved ones safe. More Safe Heating Behaviors • All heaters need space. Keep things that can burn at least three feet away from heating equipment. • Make sure you use only equipment that displays a label indicating it has undergone independent testing by Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Intertek (ETL), or the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). • Have a qualified professional install heating equipment according to the local codes and manufacturer’s instructions. • Make sure all fuel-burning equipment is vented to the outside to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. Also, be sure to remove snow or fallen leaves around the outlet to the outside to ensure proper venting of exhaust. • Have your heating equipment and chimneys cleaned and inspected annually by a qualified professional.
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Chamber award dinner nomination forms now available The Clarence Chamber of Commerce has announced that the annual Awards Dinner award nomination forms for 2015 are now available and in circulation at area banks, the Clarence Town Hall, the Clarence Public Library and the Clarence Chamber of Commerce Office. A downloadable application form can be found on the chamber’s website at www. clarencechamber.org. The deadline for accepting award nominations for Citi-
zen of the Year, Business of the Year, Organization of the Year and Lifetime Achiever of the Year will be at noon on Monday, Nov. 3. The 2015 Annual Awards Dinner will be held on Thursday, Feb. 26 at Samuel’s Grande Manor with the dinner theme of the “Wizard of Oz comes to Clarence.” Visit the website for more upcoming Clarence chamber events. The chamber’s office is located at 8899 Main Street, Suite No. 4 in Clarence.
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Women from Page 1 The group will meet the first Monday of each month, generally at the Clarence Town Park Clubhouse. Sometimes social gatherings will be held at various members’ homes, such as a chilli party hosted by a member in January. Often the club will post at various local establishments, such as an opening meeting at Orazio’s Restaurant & Banquets or a Christmas party at Salvatore’s Italian Gardens Restaurant. The Clarence Women’s Club hosts guest speaker events that are open to the public, “So it’s like a community service,” she added. Some of the services the club has been involved with have included donations to the Clarence Food Pantry, providing to the Haven House to help with those affected by abuse, collecting tabs for the Ronald McDonald House, and a Scholarship Game and Card Night Party, which Arthur said is the group’s largest event. To be held on May 8 this year, “People bring their own board games. All money goes to scholarships” for Clarence High School students. The scholarships are awarded based on the students community service activity and the merit that they will be continuing on to higher education. No application is necessary; councilors will choose students “because they know the students so well, who would be worthy and in need of it,” according to Arthur. Each year is different for the ladies of the Clarence Women’s Club. “We’re communitybased and the events change and ebbs and flows over the years,” she added. Speakers and acts of service will vary with each year. To assist in their efforts, members of the Clarence Women’s Club are required to pay dues. “We have dues because sometimes our club will help for a portion of the meal just to make it a flat rate, or we have expenses for different community
projects,” Arthur said. The Clarence Women’s Club will gather for an annual meeting to schedule what to do for the upcoming year. Social events for the Clarence Women’s Club are planned for the next several months of this year. “In February we’re having healthy cooking with Elizabeth Gayle,” Arthur said. A spring design and makeover presentation will be held in March by Sarah Mansouri of Dragonfly Studio & Salon. Christina Young, a clinical associate for the State University of New York at Buffalo, will speak about navigating the health care system. In May, Dr. James Pilc, MD — author of “Unstuck: The Enlightenment of Medicine,” will be hosted by the club as a guest speaker. Also, the club will host Denise Reichard in June. According to Arthur, she is “a lady who portrays [American Red Cross Founder] Clara Barton. She becomes that person.” Attendance to events is not required by members. “Some people will do everything, some will pick and choose,” Arthur said. The next meeting for the Clarence Women’s Club will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 3 at the Clarence Town Park Club House, 10405 Main St. Members will be making lap blankets for the residents of The Brothers of Mercy. “They plan to make 17 blankets that night,” Arthur said. “We’ve never done this particular service project before.” The meeting, which will consist of socializing, tying knots and light refreshments, will be open for guests. The Clarence Women’s Club will also be found at the town of Clarence WinterFest; the Clarence Women’s Club will have a booth for children to make a craft. For more information, about the club or the upcoming meeting call President Linda Hirtreiter at 310-7674.
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