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Western New York native Rich Herbeck has been residing in Los Angeles, Calif. and has been working in the PHOTO BY ALICIA GRECO film industry for 10 years. Senior students from three different centers of Erie 1 BOCES competed on Nov. 3 for a culinary With his screenplay, he made his way back to WNY cook-off, including Clarence High School student Shauna Beauchamp. to do filming, specifically in Clarence. The working title of the munication services for tha Paladino, Depew High Culinary Federation memfi lm is “Anna,” but accordBy Alicia Greco Erie 1 BOCES. School. ber. THE SUN EDITOR ing to Buffalo Niagara Film From the Kenton Career Students were timed This year’s cook-off was and Technical Center were 1-hour and given ingredi- the fourth annual and the Commissioner Tim Clark, On Nov. 3, nine high Rebecca Schuster, Tonawa- ents to create an entree dish first to be held at that locaschool senior students nda High School; Emma and dessert to be judged by tion. Prior, the event was gathered at Artisan Kitch- Fisher, Kenmore East a panel. The winner was held at the Erie 1 BOCES en and Bath, home of the High School; and Kim- determined based on the District Office, Salvatore’s, Nickel City Chef competi- berly Huffnagle, Grand Is- criteria from the judges. and Niagara Community tions, as a part of the Erie 1 land High School. The four judges included College. BOCES culinary cook-off. From the competition Chef Chaz Bulera of RivMore than just a compe“We started planning this winning Potter Career and erstone Grille and Beaver tition, other students from in the beginning of summer. Technical Center were Island Casino; Chef Mark the culinary schools atBy Alicia Greco The event keeps evolving,” Georgio Khoury, Ham- Wright, department chair tended to watch their peers THE SUN EDITOR said Erie 1 BOCES Facili- burg High School; Kate of hospitality management cook as well as network tator Pam Santillo. Smolinski, Imaculata High at Erie Community Col- with local individuals who The towns of Clarence Three students from the School; and Nijea Carter, lege; Melody Jason, exare involved in the food in- and Amherst have been three different centers par- Lackawanna High School. ecutive director of instrucdustry. working together to proticipated. From the Harkness Ca- tional programs and former vide further safety for the “Right now we have reer and Technical Center culinary instructor, Erie 1 area’s students, specifithree current technical were Sara Puskar, De- BOCES; and Peter Boylan, See “BOCES” cally those who need to centers. They all serve dif- pew High School; Shauna second year student of the cross Transit Road to get to on Page A-2. ferent regions of Western Beauchamp, Clarence Niagara Falls Culinary Inschool. New York,” said Candace High School; and Saman- stitute and an American Robert Campo, president Reimer, director of com-
the title will change. “This is a very interesting story,” Clark said. A “parents worst nightmare story,” Herbeck said the plot follows “a Buffalo family that hires a baby-sitter for the first time and the parents go out to celebrate their anniversary leaving their three young kids alone with this young girl.” Although, the baby-sitter is not who she said she is.
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Clarence High School senior Shauna Beauchamp (left) participated in the Erie 1 BOCES culinary cook-off, which was held at Artisan Kitchen and Bath in the city of Buffalo. The three centers were judged on a dish made with designated ingredients; Harkness Center’s dish is pictured on right. Demonstrations were given that morning by Chef Jeff Cooke from Osteria 166; Chef Chaz Bulera from Riverstone Grille and Beaver Island Casino; Erie 1 BOCES Chef JJ Richert, a Nickel City Chef competitor who owns Torches restaurant and Smoke on the Water; Chef Mark Mistriner from the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute; and Erie 1 BOCES alumni Chef Ben Loomis from Wegmans. Clarence High School student Beauchamp was cutting onions and spoke to the SUN about her culinary experiences.
“I’ve always loved cooking and I used to help my mom at home make dinners for everybody. Then eventually I realized there is a culinary program that I can do while I’m at school. So I don’t have to go out of my way to do it. “Last year when I did it, it was really interesting and I really did enjoy it and had fun and learned a lot more than I already knew, which made it even easier in general,” Beauchamp said. The complete meal prepared by the Harkness Center included pan seared chicken breast with capers
and lemon, sweet potato risotto, steamed broccoli, red cabbage apple slaw, and for dessert a cinnamon apple cake with caramelized pears. Dishes from the three centers were judged upon plating appearance, taste, degree of difficulty, time management, and safety and sanitation. While the students cooked, attendees were able to visit booths from other vendors. Buffalo-based Tarantino Foods LLC, that provides food for the culinary program, was present to discuss
seasonal produce. Perry’s Ice Cream spoke to students about career opportunities, as well as gave out free samples. Additionally, Niagara County Community College and ECC were available for students to speak to. After the judging was complete, a thank you plaque was awarded to Jeff Rexinger, sales manager of Artisan Kitchen and Baths, for hosting the student driven event. The winner was also announced to be Southtowns based Potter Career and Techinical Center.
Amherst, Clarence work together to keep local students safe Guard from Page 1 Campo compiled a petition of more than 1,000 names of residents in support of implementing traffic guards at that spot on Transit Road. “Years ago the town of Clarence wanted to put crossing guards there, but the town of Amherst was not as favorable,” Clarence Town Supervisor David Hartzell said. Cooperation is afloat as the two have been working together to provide a safer means for local students. Larry Meckler, Clarence’s town attorney, and Hartzell discussed the situation with Amherst Town Supervisor Barry Weinstein. “In the spring and fall a lot of kids walked; winter not a lot of kids walked and
students would take the bus during wintertime,” Hartzell said. “That intersection is just absolutely nuts. It’s so dangerous.” Campo’s request for guards was discussed at the Amherst Town Board meeting on Oct. 20. According to Weinstein, “Most of the youngsters crossing Transit Road to get to Transit Middle School are from Clarence.” It was estimated that 40-60 Clarence students would walk across Transit Road on an average day with the implementation of guards. On Nov. 5, the town of Clarence approved providing spring and fall crossing guards. He added that there was a debate whether or
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Pictured is Clarence Town Supervisor David Hartzell chatting with actress Sarah Bolger on the movie set. Discretion was needed and according to all parties involved that spoke to the SUN, Clarence was more than cooperative; there was patience from the neighbors of the film spots and no rubbernecking, according to the film’s writer. “Without a house there’s no movie. We were having a difficult time finding a location, most of the movie takes place inside of a suburban home,” Herbeck said. “You’re asking a Buffalo family to leave their home for almost two months and they cant be there … we have to impose upon the neighbors. That’s a pretty big ask, especially for a region like Buffalo that isn’t used to having people’s property used as filming locations. “Really, people were just being incredible friendly and accommodating to be willing to allow the situation to
go down and to be incredibly helpful and accommodating throughout the shoot,” he said. Clark added, “Hats off to the folks of Clarence for being so welcome and opening.” With increasingly more films being shot in areas within WNY, Buffalo will further be put on the radar. “Buffalo has gotten to be a big movie center and it’s getting much bigger. In January these new tax credits kick in and we’re going to have a ton of movies come,” said Hartzell. “We’re competitive, we’re better than virtually any state in the country,” in regard to being a location for shooting film. Difficulties may arise while filming in bigger cities like NYC and New Orleans. “We can put more money on the screen and serve the actual film better by shooting in Buffalo,” Herbeck
said. Additionally, it brings economic benefits to the local area. A chunk of the film budget stayed in Clarence. The film crew “stayed at the Staybridge Suites, so that was big bucks there,” Hartzell said. Produced by Andrew Corkin of Uncorked Productions and executive producers Lizzie Friedman and Greg Little, the film will begin the journey through film festivals with Herbeck’s stated hope to be sold to a distributor. “People in Clarence were really friendly and welcoming. Without that there’s no movie,” Herbeck said. “I hope this is the first of many types of these films that will be made here. We had a great experience working with the Buffalo crew. I hope that they got a great experience out of it as well.”
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‘Thank-A-Vet’ to pay tribute to veterans This is a guest column by Erie County Clerk Jacobs. To each and every American who has worn the uniform of the United States, I simply say, “Thank you for your service.” On Veterans Day, we honor the men and women who have served our nation and answered the call to defend our nation. The United States rose to greatness on the strength of their service and their stories are woven into the fabric of our nation’s history. More than 26 million veterans are alive today, one million of which have been wounded and many of whom receive treatment for battlefield injuries and mental trauma. Since 1776, nearly two million men and women have made the ultimate sacrifice in combat or combat-related events. We know them as our fathers and mothers, our aunts and uncles or perhaps our nextdoor neighbors. Whether they served in times of war or peace, all veterans share a common bond, their belief in the cause of freedom. A belief so strong they are willing to give their lives, if need be, in its defense. Here in Erie County there are more than 70,000 veterans who have risked their lives to protect us. As Americans, we all must take the time to honor and thank them for their service.
At the Erie County Clerk’s office, we pay tribute to our veterans 365 days a year through our “Thank-A-Vet” Discount Program. I would like to remind veterans if they haven’t already filed their honorable discharge papers with the Erie County Clerk’s Office and received the “ThankA-Vet” Discount Card, to come in and do so. Over 1,000 Erie County businesses have registered in the program to give valuable discounts on goods and services. When veterans put their discharge papers on file with the Erie County Clerk’s office, it ensures their safety and makes attaining complimentary certified copies hassle free for the veteran and their loved ones. The “Thank-A-Vet” photo ID card is issued on the spot and our heroes walk away with a real benefit of potentially thousands of dollars in savings. Veterans are encouraged to come to the Erie County Clerk’s Office located at 92 Franklin Street in Buffalo, Monday–Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information on the Clerk’s “Thank-A-Vet” Discount Card Program or if you have a business and would like to participate, please visit www.erie.gov/clerk/ thankavet or call 716-8586985.
Irene Rohde to visit Erie County The Erie County Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars is pleased to announce New York State Auxiliary President Irene Rohde will make her official visit to Erie County on Monday, Nov. 24. Rohde, of Carmel, was elected State President of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars at its 89th convention convened on June 14 in Syracuse. Rohde is a life member of the Daniel O’Brien Auxiliary #1374 in Carmel. She joined under the eligibility of her husband, past State Commander Karl Rohde, an Army Veteran of Vietnam and served from 1968-70. Rohde has held many positions in the organization, receiving Outstanding President
of the Year in her membership group for her teams as auxiliary, county and district president. The day’s activities will begin with a Dutch treat luncheon at 11 a.m. at the Family Tree Restaurant at 4346 North Bailey Ave. in Snyder. At 1 p.m., Rohde will tour the VA WNY Healthcare System, 3495 Bailey Ave., Buffalo. A reception and dinner to honor Rohde will be held at 5 p.m. at the Private Leonard Post, Jr., VFW Post 6251, 2450 Walden Ave., Cheektowaga. The regular business meeting of the ECCA will follow at 7 p.m. All auxiliary sisters are invited to attend. For luncheon information, call Ann Davis at 491-8096. For dinner reservations, call Alice Ciszkowski at 835-3816.
Superintendent speaks about school district’s data privacy This is a guest column by Clarence Central School District Superintendent Geoffrey Hicks. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) outlines the rights of parents relating to personally identifiable information about their child’s student records. These rights include: – The right to inspect and review your child’s educational records upon request. – The right to request the amendment of a child’s educational records that the parent believes are inaccurate or misleading. – The right to privacy of personally identifiable information in a child’s educational records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. – The right to file a complaint with the US Department of Education. FERPA allows the Clarence Central School District
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not be sold or released for any commercial purposes – Parents have the right to inspect and review the complete contents of their child’s educational record. – State and federal laws protect the confidentiality of personally identifiable information, and safeguards associated with industry standards and best practices, including but not limited to, encryption, firewalls, and password protection, must be in place when data is stored or transferred. – A complete list of all student data elements collected by the State is available at www.p12.nysed.gov/irs/sirs/. – Parents have the right to have complaints about possible breaches of student data addressed. More information about where to address those complaints will be provided at a later date. The Clarence Central School District’s office is located at 9625 Main St. in Clarence and can be reached at 407-9100.
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– Student’s name – Address – Telephone listing – Photograph – Date and place of birth – Dates of attendance – Grade level – Participation in officially recognized activities and sports – Degrees, honors, and awards received – The most recent educational agency or institution attended Recent changes in education law require school districts in New York state to develop a Parents’ Bill of Rights for Data Privacy and Security. The commissioner of education has yet to create regulations for implementing the law. Once the regulations are in place, a full Parent’s Bill of Rights will be drafted and disseminated. In accordance with the law, the district wishes to inform the school community of the following: – A student’s personally identifiable information can-
of caregiver support group across the region. The groups meet monthly, and are designed to provide emotional and social support for caregivers and help participants develop methods and skills to solve problems. The chapter recently launched three new sup-
port groups in Erie County: 6 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month at Hamburg Wesleyan Church, 4999 McKinley Pkwy., Hamburg; 2 p.m. the last Tuesday of the month at Peregine’s Landing, 101 Sterling Dr., Orchard Park ;6 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at Heathwood
Assisted Living, 815 Hopkins Rd., Williamsville. New participants are always welcome to attend. Information about the other 30-plus group meetings that take place across WNY is available by visiting the chapter’s website at alz.org/WNY or by calling 1-800-272-3900.
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setts and earned his bachelor’s and master’s degree in Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y. He retired from his life long career in the defense industry as a Senior Program Manager at Northrop Grumman Corporation-Amherst Systems. He boated, tinkered, debated politics, did strategy games and puzzles, helped others, listened to music and spent time with his family. He was a lifetime member of Tuscarora Yacht Club and past member of Old Crows. Visitation was held at the Amherst Chapel of the Amigone Funeral Home Inc. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his William Seibel name to Roswell Park AlMounce, 65, of liance Foundation or The Williamsville, died Hospice Foundation of WNY 225 Como Park Blvd. October 29. P.O. Box 590 Buffalo, NY 14240-0590. Online condoWilliam is survived by lences may be made at www. his wife, Patricia (nee Meis- AMIGONE.com. ter) Mounce of Williamsville; children, Julie Ann (Wayne) Cameron, William Christopher (Amy) Mounce, Jonathan Joseph (Elizabeth) Mounce; grandchildren, Landric and Paxson; sister, Kathy (Richard) Prone; also survived by his father-in-law Pamela A. Joseph Meister, brothers-inLewandowski, 59, law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. of East Amherst, died William died at home with November 1. his wife by his side after a long battle with colon canPamela was mother of cer. William was born June Gregory, Deena and Heather 23, 1949, in Weymouth, Lewandowski; daughter of Massl. to Richard and Jeanne (neeSeibel) Mounce. the late August and Patricia He attended Marshfield (nee Crage) Worley; sister High School in Massachu- of August Worley, Jr. and Laura Worley; also survived
by aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Visitation was held at the Lancaster-Depew Chapel of Amigone Funeral Home Inc. Online condolences may be made at www.AMIGONE. com.
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Kathryn Mazurkiewicz Kathryn R. Mazurkiewicz, 50, of Williamsville, died November 1. Kathryn was the daughter of Mary Jane (nee Reger) and the late Theodore Mazurkiewicz; sister of Kimberly (Michael) Cuddihy, Jacqueline (David Crance) Young, Stephen, and Holly; aunt of Christopher, James, Lorrie, Matthew and Theodore; great-aunt of Kaylee and Michael; aunt and godmother of the late Robert; niece of Jack, Joan, Dolo-
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res Reger and numerous deceased aunts and uncles; she will be missed by many loving cousins, family and friends. Visitation was held from the Genesee St. Chapel of Amigone Funeral Home Inc. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated from The Chapel at Our Lady Help of Christians Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Special Olympics. Online condolences may be made at www.AMIGONE. com.
Joanna Merchant Joanna "Jo" Walgate-Merchant, 40, of Clarence died November 1.
Richard Cannistra Richard James Cannistra, 69, of Clarence, died October 25. Richard was husband of Judy E. (nee Youngs) Cannistra; father of Richard M. (Christine) and Michael (Kimberly) Cannistra; grandfather of Alyssa, Maddie and Avrey Cannistra; son of the late Fred M. and Mildred (nee Hogan) Cannistra; brother of Catherine (the late Douglas) Francisco, Fred and the late Rose Mary Cannistra; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation was held at the Harris Hill Chapel In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.AMIGONE.com.
Jo was wife of Arthur R. Merchant, Jr.; sister of Daniel (Nicole) Walgate; daughter of Daniel and Barbara (nee Miner) Walgate; daughter-in-law of Arthur (MaryLou) Merchant, Sr.; aunt of Betty J. (nee SimoAlexandria and Samatha. neit) Lickers, 85, of Visitation was held at the Clarence, died Harris Hill Chapel of the Amigone Funeral Home Inc. November 3. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Jo's name to ASPCA, 424 Betty was wife of John E. 92nd St., New York, NY 10128-6804. Online condo- Lickers; mother of the late lences may be made at www. Stephen (Deborah) Wiechec; grandmother of Jason (SuAMIGONE.com san) Wiechec; sister of the late Virginia Howard, John Jr. and Harold Simoneit; also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Satwnyhealthmag.com urday, Nov. 8 from 2-4 and
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Marie Elardo Marie A. (nee Iannello) Elardo, 85, of Amherst, died October 31. Marie was wife of the late Frank J. Elardo; mother of Frank W. (Mercedes), Robert M. (Liza Tommaney) and Martin P. (Maureen) Elardo; grandmother of Christopher (Nicole) Elardo, Lyndsey (Michael) Terry, Matthew (Jamie) Raybon, Stephen (Amy) Elardo, Drew, Zac and Phoebe Elardo, 10 greatgrandchildren and two greatgreat grandchildren; sister of the late Marge (Joseph) Rampino, Samuel (Betty) Iannello, Paul (Carol) Iannello and Dolores LoVullo; also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation was held at the Tonawanda Chapel of the Amigone Funeral Home Inc. A Mass of Christian Burial was held from Saint Christopher's Roman Catholic Church, 2660 Niagara Falls Blvd., Tonawanda. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice-Buffalo, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Online condolences may be made at www.AMIGONE. com.
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Go holiday shopping with the chamber
Clarence Arts and Crafts Society holds fair
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The Clarence Chamber of Commerce will host another AM Networking event on Wednesday, Nov. 12 from 8-9:15 a.m. at the Clarence Pizza Company. Focus for this presentation will be “Holiday Shopping in Clarence.” As the holidays encroach, the chamber will be providing a networking opportunity for the public to learn more about shopping locally for their holiday needs, which will in turn support the local economy. Attendees will also learn tips on holiday shopping. “We’ll have Ohlson’s Bakery & Cafe have a candy shop and hopefully some other retailers involved to get some tips for the general public about what’s hot, what’s not and what to expect and where they can go right here in our own area to help our own economy,” said Judy Sirianni, president of the Clarence Chamber of Commerce. “I’m looking forward to showcasing some of our own businesses,” she added. This event will be open to public and will put emphasis on public to business networking.
Spotlight is not on one local establishment, but all of Clarence. “All businesses can come in and talk and make it more open to the local public,” Sirianni said. The Clarence Pizza Company is located at 6235 Goodrich Road in Clarence Center. Another upcoming event presented by the Clarence Chamber of Commerce will be the next Business Round Table. That even will take place from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 17 at the Clarence Town Public Library, which is located at 2 Town Place in Clarence. Kelly LoTempio, of the United States Small Business Administration, will present on “Financing Your Business.” LoTiempo will touch upon the types of financing, the five “C’s” of credit, the process of borrowing and SBA loan programs. Pick up next week’s issue of the Clarence SUN for more information. For more information about the Clarence Chamber of Commerce, visit www.clarence.org or call 631-3888.
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The Clarence Arts and Crafts Society held a fair on Nov. 1-2 at the Clarence Town Park Clubhouse, located at 10405 Main St. in Clarence. The society is a non-profit organization. Pictured is an artisan and his craft.
Chris Jacobs urges to pass bill Erie County Clerk Chris Jacobs issued a letter to New York state Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, urging him to have Assembly Bill A08231A/Senate Bill S5995A delivered to the governor for signing. This legislation, which unanimously passed both the assembly and senate earlier this year, prohibits
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the imposition of any additional fee for the issuance of a driver license or non-driver identification card with a veteran’s distinguishing mark. In 2013, a law was enacted that allows honorably discharged service men and women the option of having their veteran status added to their driver licenses and non-drivers identification cards. However, the State Department of Motor Vehicles interpreted this law as requiring a veteran to pay an amendment fee to add the “Veteran” status when requested prior to the renewal date of the document. “Essentially, this legislation eliminates the $12.50 amendment fee and allows this distinction to be added free of charge, regardless of the timing. “I strongly believe this designation on New York licenses and ID’s should be a benefit conferred to the New York state veteran community free of charge and not a revenue genera-
tor for government,” Jacobs said. “Since this bill received unanimous support in both houses, I find it disconcerting that this bill has not been delivered to the governor.” According to New York state law the assembly has until the end of the year to send the bill to the governor for consideration. If the assembly fails to send the bill prior to Jan. 1 it will result in a veto. “As we get ready to celebrate Veterans Day and honor the men and women of the armed forces who have sacrificed so much for our state and nation, it seems only appropriate that this bill be sent to the Governor so that it can be signed into law,” Jacobs said. “I respectfully urge Assembly Leader Silver to take whatever steps necessary to see that this legislation is delivered to the Governor without delay.” For more information, visit http://www2.erie.gov/ clerk/.
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Along with the usual fare of pizza, wings and subs, Pizza Supreme has an exceptional salad bar for dinein or even takeout which includes two soups daily. A must try is the homemade chicken wing soup. It is such a diners favorite that is ALWAYS on the salad bar. Their sauce and bleu “I don’t want my restaurant to have a cheese recipes are generations old and fast food atmosphere. Good pizza is a Pizza Supreme secret. not fast food, we make all pizzas by Another surprise too, is that Pizza hand and to order. Here, we have a Supreme has a separate banquet room. wait staff to serve you on real plates This room holds 32 and has a full with real silverware.”
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Creative Essence is Clarence’s home for crafting
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Get crafty at Creative Essence, located at 9450 Clarence Center Road. By Alicia Greco THE SUN EDITOR
Crafting possibilities are endless at Creative Essence, Clarence’s local craft studio. Owners Michele Beiter and Tammy Ulrich opened the shop, located at 9450 Clarence Center Road. “Our vision was that we would have multiple crafts under one roof,” Beiter said. Given that the building used to be a residential home, there is definitely a home-like feeling that adds a level of comfort while crafting. “Generally what we do is: You walk in and you kind of choose what you want to do. We’ll demonstrate it and then cut you loose to mess around with stuff,” Beiter said. At Creative Essence, crafts can range from easy and quick to more intricate and extensive. “We try to field walkins the best we can,” she said. “So, if you walk in, you can’t do anything you want, but there’s still a lot of choices.” Creative Essence’s owners have been crafting for a long time. “I was always doing something when I was a kid. Tammy was much more heavy duty crafting because her father was an industrial arts teacher,” Beiter said, who has a degree in business while Ulrich has one in engineer-
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A variety of crafts are available to explore. Creative Essence Co-owner Michele Beiter is pictured using resin to create. ing. “We are not art majors. We are not art; we are crafts. We work with our hands. We’re getting a feel for things. We just feel like through crafting you’ll kind socialization. You’ll zen with something. You’ll be in the moment. You’ll forget about the outside world for a little while because you’re really focused on what you’re doing,” Beiter said. Local artist Susan Budash has her studio upstairs, where she holds private painting instruction. For more information, call 839-1260 or visit www.susanbudash.com. An assortment of crafting classes are available at
Creative Essence including: various children’s classes, Nuno Felted scarf, tiny trinkets resin pendant, sea glass earrings, leather charm bracelet, bangle bracelet, metal embossed earrings, wire wrapped and felted bead bracelet, chalk and clay paint made easy, hammered spoon necklace, beginning knitting, glass mosaic pictures, copper and resin pendant, wall hanging - basics of Nuno felting, antique polymer clay pendant or earrings, steampunk jewelry, wire wrap earring class, beginning needle felting, spoon pendant, sea glass pendant, felted mini hip purse half-day workshop, felted soap, polymer clay
utensils, oatmeal bar soap, Byzantine bracelet, PMC earrings, silk painted scarf, and needle felted critter. Media for crafting is sectioned throughout the first level at Creative Essence. Projects include: Fiber and fabric painting, needle felting, Nuno Felting polymer clay, precious metal clay, weaving, sewing jewelry making, soap making, paper crafts, doll making, knitting, altered art, rubber stamping, silk screen printing, and mixed media. There are projects for both adults and children, as well as some crafts that have an ambiguous line for both to enjoy. Although items are
gathered with specific projects in mind, Beiter said, “Nothing here is too fast. You’re not walking in and walking out a half hour later with a project unless you’re just popping charms on a bracelet blank.” Creative Essence will host parties or groups of people that want to craft together. “What I think this place is best for is if you have someone coming into town or you have some little event that you don’t want to be just eating and just drinking, this is a really fun thing to do,” she said. “We always invite people to bring food, drinks, wine whatever they want. We kind of use this place as a home.” Crafting, according to Beiter, is a meditative learning process. “It’s not about the item
coming out perfect. It’s about the experience of trying to get a feel for something and knowing, your first time out of the blocks, it doesn’t always come perfectly. Try again,” she said with a smile. Creative Essence can be reached at 406-2137 or at info@creativeessenceshop.com. Hours are as follows: Sunday and Monday, open for scheduled events and classes; Tuesday, 10 a.m.5 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursday: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Evenings and weekend hours will be open for scheduled events and classes. For more information and details about classes, visit www.creativeessenceshop.com.
The Chicago Authority gives back The Chicago Authority is Western New York’s own powerhouse Chicago Tribute Band, and for the 10 people who are involved in the performances it is much more than a band. Each performance presents an opportunity to give something back to the community, so the band members decided that every performance will benefit a worthy cause. The show on May 15 raised money for Ronald McDonald House. A show in July
brought a full house of fans to an American Legion Post. On Saturday, Nov. 8, the band will perform an early evening show at The Forvm, 4224 Maple Rd. at Sweet Home. For this performance, the band donated a block of tickets to Brighton Place, a non-profit independent community center and library in the Town of Tonawanda. All of the money from the sale of that block of tickets goes directly to Brighton Place (3324375).
The Chicago Authority’s show is a high-energy celebration of the music of Chicago. During their nearly three hour set, the band will perform plenty of Chicago’s hit songs including “Make Me Smile,” “Saturday in the Park” and “If You Leave Me Now,” plus selected album cuts such as “Introduction” and “Poem for the People.” For more information, visit the band’s website, ChicagoAuthority.NoLosses.net.
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