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The Dale Association will be holding their first ever Beauty at any Age event Nov. 11 in order to promote a “healthier you.” The event, focused on bringing something special to all ages, creates a sort of “girl’s night out” for the ladies of the community, will host several vendors, live demonstrations, a live fashion show, guest speakers and free makeovers. “We want to embrace the idea of beauty from the inside out,” said Angie Blackley, event coordinator. Blackley and Marketing
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Caroline Stoll of Lockport with her handcrafted bears at last year’s show. choose from. “We tell them to have a good inventory, and price their items well - smaller items at a lower price,” Corser said. “Have something that everyone will be able to afford if they want to buy something.” Corser estimates that around 2,500 people will come through the show to browse. Along with the many goods, there also will be food by Shamus Restaurant on the Taylor Theater Stage, a goody booth with homebaked treats, wreaths and such sold by Friend of the Kenan Herb Club, and a beautiful quilt made by the Kenan Quilters’ Guild that will be raffled off. Proceeds from the herb club and the quilt raffle will
benefit the Kenan Center as well. Other than the shopping, Corser’s favorite part about the show is all of the people she meets through it. “I enjoy getting to know the artists. They’re all so nice. They love to come to our show,” she explained. “When they leave on Sunday night after they’re all packed up, they’re hugging us and the other artists they’ve gotten to know. It’s just a friendly atmosphere.” That friendliness between the people who are in charge of making the show work is also something she has seen evolve over her time doing the show. “I think there’s camaraderie since I’ve been involved,” Corser said. “Maybe it hap-
pens after a number of years anyway, but all the volunteers and the kenan staff is just wonderful. They bend over backwards to help us out with whatever.” Corser believes one of the big draws to this show is the beautiful decorations and mansion. While many craft shows are in big, empty buildings, the Kenan House is elegant, giving off a different vibe, with the elaborately decorated Christmas tree in the lobby and the garland on the staircase. “I think it’s a very special show,” she added. “People aren’t used to going to a craft show in such a beautiful, historic mansion.” Corser encourages attendance by the public for a multitude of reasons, but
Coordinator Patricia Quirk are both in agreeance that kids today are more worried about their looks that they are not taking care of themselves on the inside because they are overlooking their inside beauty due to all the attention given to their appearance. Their hope for the event is that they will be able to bridge a gap between young adults and senior citizens. “We have a large senior population who could be great role models,” Blackley said. “The 70 is the new 50. People are taking care of themselves more now-adays.” Quirk and Blackley not only hopes that the event will help each generation learn
about one another and create a respect and admiration for one another, but that they will also learn new ways as to how to care for their bodies. The Dale Association is bringing a variety of different professionals to show healthy beauty for all shapes and sizes. Vendors for the event include Clinique, The Hair Chateau, Avon, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Curves for women, and many more. Special guest speakers will include Dr. Justin Miller who will talk about beauty from the inside out, Judy Rodriguez who will talk about the use of vitamins and isotonics and Jessica Rodriguez who will talk about the use of skin
care and makeup appropriate for a person’s age. Clothing store Bling! will also be holding an inter-generational fashion show where models of all ages ranging to 90 years old will walk down the cat walk showing off a variety of clothing suiting to their age group. “We really want to stress that beauty is on the inside as well as the outside,” Quirk said. An interactive Qu Gong workout will also be demonstrated at the event which will help individuals increase balance and focus. Basket raffles, complimentary snacks courtesy of Univera Healthcare and Spring Lake wines sold by the glass
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especially for the uniqueness of the goods they will find. “I think you see people at the mall and other places shopping, but it’s all that cookie cutter stuff you see here, there and everywhere,” she said. “But our stuff is handmade. It’s made in America if you will. It’s supporting local artists. When you buy something there you have something unique. Nobody else is going to have something like that.” The Kenan Center is located at 433 Locust St. in Lockport. The show will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 21, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 22 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 23. Admission is $4. For more information, contact the Kenan Center at 433-2617.
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If you’re looking for a unique gift for someone special during the holiday season, the Kenan Arts Council’s Annual Holiday Show is the place to search on Nov. 22, 23 and 24. This year marks the 34th year the council has organized it, and it is their biggest fundraiser of the year, raising thousands of dollars for the Kenan Center. Jane Corser, a co-chair who has been involved with the show for about 10 years, says while the show may be a holiday one, the organization process begins during the summer. “It honestly takes a small army to put this on. We start with jurying the new artists that are coming on board, that want to be involved with the show in early June,” she explained. “We interview them. They bring a good sampling of what they will be offering. We look for quality and something a little different than we already have.” Of the artists who apply, the council handpicks 50 of them to sell their goods, turning away some talented ones, but Corser still encourages them to apply every year.. “Just because somebody doesn’t get in this year doesn’t mean we won’t want him or her next year,” she said. “It’s just that we want to mix the vendors up a little.” The show has a wide variety of goods for sale including jewelry, pottery, dried flowers, hand-painted china, fabric purses and more. Because the show is two and a half days long, the artists bring plenty of goods, giving the shoppers an even bigger selection of items to
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will also be available. The beauty at every age event, sponsored by The Hair Chateau, Univera Healthcare and The Dale association will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Dale Association located on 33 Ontario St. The event is completely free and open to the public ages 15 and up. RSVP is encouraged and can be done by contacting the Dale Association at 433-1886. Walk-ins are welcomed and free parking will be provided on Ontario Street and Lock Street. For more information you can contact the Dale Association at 433-1886.
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NOCO raises money for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Throughout the month of September, NOCO, its customers, and employees, raised a total of $22,436 to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Western & Central New York Chapter. “After the success of last year’s month-long in-store fundraiser, which raised $12,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, we expanded our efforts,” said Michael Bradley, chief financial officer and senior vice president, NOCO. “In addition to our Express store campaign, our employees throughout our corporate offices and bulk plants also gave generously to support ongoing research and programs for members of our community affected by blood cancers.” The fundraising campaign kicked off at the beginning of September when NOCO employees were on hand at four NOCO Express locations to pump gas and wash windows for customers for a donation. Throughout the month, customers could also make a $1 donation at any of NOCO Express’ 37 locations to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. In addition, NOCO employees at the company’s corporate offices and bulk plants also conducted dress down days and silent auctions to raise more funds. “We are so fortunate to have such a generous community. This was a tre-
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mendous success thanks to the incredible support offered by the customers, associates and leadership of NOCO,” said Luann Burgio, deputy executive director of the local chapter. “Funds raised are spent in our community to support our patients, their
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Pendleton Veterans Day services announced Bill Rott, Chair of Pendleton Veterans Committee announces that the Committee will conduct Veterans Day services at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at the Veterans Monument next to the Town Hall. Pendle-
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The keynote speaker for this year’s ceremony is State Senator elect, Robert G. Ortt, who is currently the Mayor of North Tonawanda. Mayor Ortt is a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, where he served from March 2008 until December of the same year. He enlisted in the New York Army National Guard in October 2001 in direct response to the attacks America faced on Sept. 11. He is the recipient of the Bronze Star, the Army Commendation Medal, the Afghan Campaign Medal and the Combat Infantry-
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Newfane drama club to put on Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream On Nov. 14, 15 and 16, Newfane High School’s Drama Club will be performing their rendition of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. While some of the students are familiar with Shakespeare’s plays through required reading of at least one his plays - Romeo and Juliet being the one most have read – A Midsummer Night’s Dream was one they hadn’t had any experience with. Lisa Fletcher, a senior English teacher and head of drama club, chose this play in order to give her students some more challenging material. “It’s a challenge that we’ve never actually tried before and I think that I saw in the students such a desire to be challenged as far as theater goes,” she explained. “We’ve done The Crucible and a few other plays where language was a little bit of a barrier and an issue, but never Shakespeare.” Because of the old style language of Shakespeare’s plays, Fletcher, a graduate of Newfane, had the students take a day to translate the lines so they would have a better understanding of what the story. Freshman Rhianna Militello, who plays Helena, said the day of translating was a huge help to her “At first [it was hard], but they helped me understand how to say which words and after we translated it I knew what to say and how to say it,” she said. Oftentimes, directors have his or her casts watch a previous version of the play in order to familiarize themselves with the story, but Fletcher does not believe in
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believes the show will work best with earthy and natural attire and set pieces so her and Fletcher have been hand making much of what they need. “I’m going to go get some costume pieces, and we’re just going to sew it ourselves,” Fletcher said. “So the biggest challenge so far hasn’t been the acting as I thought it would. It’s actually been all the rest of the stuff – the set pieces, making everything for the forest, etc.” For other plays, Fletcher is usually able to buy costumes or pieces from places, but this time many of their ideas have come just from
Google searches or other online sites. “Typically we go purchase items – depending on the time period – from the Salvation Army or we get donations,” she said. “People have period pieces that they bring in.” The time period for this play is Athenian so a concern for Fletcher is maintaining authenticity and not having the set or attire look too much like a Halloween costume. The version of the play the students will be performing is a shortened version for time purposes that Fletcher found online. Because it is shortened, not every scene is in the play. However, Fletcher did go through and add any parts that she thought were a necessity to the central theme of the play. “I just wanted more than anything to make sure they understood the story and the key points were there,” she said, which means sticking to iambic pentameter was not a necessity. Joel Swogler, a senior who plays Bottom, is most excited for the audience to see all the preparation the cast has put it. “I just think they’ll appreciate how much work goes into it. The musicals at the school – we have three months to prepare for it. This play is only five weeks,” he said. Tickets for the Newfane’s adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream are $5. The play will be performed at 7 p.m. on Nov. 14 and 15 and at 3 p.m. on Nov. 16 at Newfane Middle School, 2700 Transit Rd., Newfane. For more information, please call 778-6550.
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Prominent local artist to release annual calendar sampling of never before seen works By Rachel Fuerschbach THE STAR CORRESPONDENT
Retried North Park Middle School art teacher and local artist Joe Whalen will be releasing his 2015 calendar Nov. 15 at Ticklebridge Coop. This will be the third year that Whalen will be releasing a calendar to the Lockport community to purchase and enjoy copies of his original work. The idea for the calendars first started up when Niagara Art Trail Director Jay Krull suggested that Whalen create a calendar featuring copies of his works from not only his private collection, but of never before seen works that were purchased by friends. “A lot of people would come in while I was working [on a piece] and said they
liked that and wanted to buy it when I was finished,” Whalen said. “So that meant no one ever got the chance to see that work besides the buyer,” Krull chimed in. By creating the calendars, Whalen gives everybody the chance to browse his works that range from being done 40 years ago to these last couple of years. Some works were done in the years 2001, 2008 and even in 1983, each picture portraying distinctive places in the Lockport area. The goal is to make an attractive calendar made up of a majority of watercolor paintings done by Whalen that have never been reproduced before. “[The Niagara Art Trail] just wants to keep getting his stuff out there. We like to recognize our artists,” Krull said.
Whalen has been drawing since he was eight years old and began painting when he was 16. “I enjoy doing it,” Whalen said. “I like when an idea comes and I am able to put it on paper and it works out… Well I just enjoy it…It’s hard to express.” In addition to teaching art classes at North Park Junior High, Whalen has also done anti-smoking propaganda for Roswell, film strips, was a tech illustrator for Cornell, a political cartoonist for the Lockport Union Sun and Journal and has done commercial artwork for over 40 years. Whalen has been very community minded and his work has been used at the Burchfield Penney Art Gallery in Buffalo. “Painting is my calling,” Whalen said. “As my mother
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Want your voice to be heard? Dear Lockport and surrounding community residents: Is there an issue in the community you think others should know about? Do you have something important to say, but don’t know how to get your voice heard? Well, welcome to the Lockport Star “Opinions and Editorial” page. The opinion and editorial page is designed to have community members write in and voice their concerns and/or opinions. If there is something happening locally you think should be addressed, please let me know. If you want to recognize someone for doing a good deed, please let me know. Any topic that you feel is important, I would like to hear about it. All that I ask is that the letter be well written and that you include your name and address in the
letter as well. Please refrain from using any profanity or name calling as that will not be published in the paper. The letter to the editor is strictly a constructive way for the community to voice their opinions on matters and have it be published for our readers. This is a community paper and the readers are the community. Your thoughts and opinions are important to me. I hope you will take advantage of this forum for the community. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Please send your letters to: Attn: Rebecca Gunning, Lockport Star Editor Community Papers of WNY 75 Boxwood Lane Cheektowaga, NY 14227 Email: rgunning@ cpowny.com
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Do you listen to Car Talk? By Ann Jenkins Enger THE STAR CORRESPONDENT
You can already hear him asking the question himself, “Completely dead? Am I totally dead? Really?” followed by his incredible laugh. “You mean no more pondering life, answering questions about crème rinse instead of talking about carburetors? How did this happen?” followed by more of his ridiculous laugh, until you are laughing yourself, for no reason but to laugh.
Car Talk co-host Tom Magliottzi died Monday; if he was here he’d likely have plenty to say about it, and we’d all laugh. Even though it’s been in reruns for two years, Car Talk, the long-time NPR call-in radio show hosted by brothers Tom and Ray Magliottzi, continues to entertain and has always been a platform for delightful, civil conversation on almost any topic, in addition to cars. It’s a show about all things philosophical, with a starting point (sometimes) of cars. If you want-
ed in on the conversation, you just needed to go outside, look at your car, and call the show. From there, anything could happen. If you were concerned about your car making it on a road trip across the country, you could call and be reassured your adventure and life experiences would be far more important than how long your car held up. It’s just a car. Car breaking down in the middle of an intersection while your teenager is driving it? Their message has always been clear: fix it now and be safe. Your
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family is far more important. It’s just a car. Most commonly, questions drifted away from the mechanics of cars, to the mechanics of relationships and life. “My wife and I are having a debate and would like your opinion…;” “Do you think we should take the train instead?” “If we get this car will all of our dogs fit?” “What color shoes do you think would be best?” Eric Nuzum, vice president of programming for National Public Radio, said “Car Talk has nothing to do with cars. It’s about how
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Newfane takes kids on field trip to visit Cornell University By Rachel Fuerschbach THE STAR CORRESPONDENT
The Newfane Achievement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program will be taking students from grades 9 through 12 on a field trip to Cornell University. The AVID program has been taking students to colleges in the area such as Niagara University, Niagara County Community College, Erie Community College and so on in past years. This year, students have been asking to visit a school out of the area such as Cornell University. Seeing how giving students the opportunity to
see an Ivy League school who most likely could not on their own due to travel expenses the school decided to take on the students suggestion and put together a field trip. “The hope is that students will be motivated to do better in school in order to reach the expectations that Ivy League schools such as Cornell hold for students applying to their university,” said Newfane Guidance Counselor Glenn Smith. Trip goers will depart from the school at 7 a.m. to arrive at Cornell at 10 p.m. Once at the university, students will have an hourlong information session with administration about what is expected from stu-
dents applying to the college. After a lunch, the students will be taken on a walking tour of the Cornell campus and possibly sit in on a lecture if the opportunity arises. “It’s good for kids to go on a campus tour and be able to ask question pertaining to their personal needs,” Smith said. Provided to the students by Smith will be a list of questions that may be important to ask when on the tour. “I hope this will give students the opportunity to get used to asking questions and know what sort of questions to ask when on other tours,” he said. The group is expected to
leave Cornell University at 2 p.m. and arrive back at the school by 5 p.m. Newfane has 52 AVID students ranging from grades 9 through 12 all of whom they hope will attend the field trip on Nov. 18. “They are excited for the trip because it’s a big deal to get out of the area and see a top school like Cornell,” Smith said. “A lot of students are filling out permission slips already. They’re excited.” Smith hopes the trip will not only be educational for the students attending, but also be able to create a comfort level for college tours by attending with classmates and teachers.
Citizen soliders extend their service Major General Patrick A. Murphy, the Adjutant General, announces the recent reenlistment of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their continuing commitment to serve community, state and nation as part of the Army National Guard. Sergeant Nathan Berry from Alden has reenlisted to continue service with the Company A, 2-108th Infantry. Specialist Brian Borden from Buffalo has reenlisted to continue service with the 152nd Engineer Support Company. Sergeant Victoria Braun
from Kenmore has reenlisted to continue service with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 27th Brigade Special Troops Battalion. Private First Class Andrew Burns from Buffalo has reenlisted to continue service with the 152nd Engineer Support Company. Staff Sergeant Thomas Cassick from Lockport has reenlisted to continue service with the Company D (Forward Support Company Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition), 427th Brigade Support Battalion. Specialist Lawrence Hagler from Buffalo has reenlisted
to continue service with the Company A, 2-108th Infantry. Sergeant Kenneth Lilley from Lockport has reenlisted to continue service with the 827th Engineer Company. Private First Class David Olewniczak from Lancaster has reenlisted to continue service with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 27th Brigade Special Troops Battalion. Sergeant Nicholas Sansalone from Niagara Falls has reenlisted to continue service with the Troop C, 2-101 Cavalry (Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition).
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Wine bottles can have ugly sweaters With the holidays approaching, we think about some of our traditions. One new tradition is the Ugly Sweater contest. Many of us have some in our closets. However, do you have one for your wine bottle? This year, The Winery at Marjim Manor is sponsoring and Ugly Wine Bottle Sweater Contest. When you make a wine purchase during November, you can receive your kit for free. Take it home, decorate it and return it. We will have judging in the “Most Holiday Spir-
it,” “Funniest,” “Ugliest,” “Best Match to a Person’s Sweater” and “People’s Choice” categories. Wine sweaters and items to use to decorate will also be available at the manor on Sunday, Nov. 23 during regular business hours, noon to 6 p.m. Judging will take place during the Lighting of the Manor on Nov. 30. First prize in each category is a $25 gift certificate. For more information, call the manor at 778-7001 or visit www.Marjimmanor.com.
Vendor Faire comes to Marjim Manor
The Winery at Marjim Manor is hosting its annual fall Vendor Faire on Nov. 8 and 9. Coinciding with the Niagara Wine Trail Share the Bounty Event, the winery requests donations for the Barker Food Pantry or the Peanut Butter and Jelly drive. Those over 21 years of age will receive a free wine tasting. This year’s vendors include a variety of locally produced
items. Handmade jewelry, wreaths, cutting boards and stained glass items will be available. Nando’s pizzelles will have samples of their uniquely flavored treats. Personal care items from Pink Zebra and Newfangled Homestead will be among the unique offerings. It is the perfect way to kick off your holiday shopping and support local businesses.
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Criminal Impersonation Justine D. Crawford, 24, of 477 Hawlrey St., Apt. A, Lockport was charged Nov. 1 with second-degree criminal impersonation. Patrol observed a vehicle northbound on Church Street and observed the driver using a cell phone. Patrol stopped the vehicle on Washington Street and the driver was interviewed. Crawford, the driver of the vehicle gave patrol the name Tiffany Crawford, but through investigation it was determined the driver gave patrol her sister’s name because she had a suspended New York State driver’s license.
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Glenn H. Quintern, 55, of Lockport was charged with second-degree criminal contempt Nov. 5. Patrol was dispatched for a report of an unwanted party. Upon arrival, patrol spoke to the caller, the landlord and resident of 198 Lock St., who stated that she had been hearing noises through her cold air returns overnight. This morning, the caller spoke to her downstairs tenant who stated that he found Quintern in the basement.The landlord knew that one of her residents has a full stay away order of protection through Lockport City Court requiring Quintern to stay away from the residence. Patrol located Quintern sleeping in the basement of the residence and was arrested and transported to Lockport Police Department for booking. In checking the premises, the landlord found that the cover had been removed from the downstairs furnace and a part removed and placed on top. At this time the landlord does not know if any damage had been done to the furnace or if the change had been made during a recent repair.
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Sarah A. Patterson, 33, of 165 Akron St., Lockport was charged with petit larceny and seventh-degree possession of contraband substance on Nov. 5. Patrol responded to Eastern Niagara Hospital for a larceny. Witness stated that Patterson was in the emergency room three with a patient and saw that Patterson had concealed various hospital supplies in her purse and in a cardboard box. The witness stated the hospital wanted to pursue charges for the larceny. Patterson was then interviewed, arrested and transported to Lockport Police Department for booking. For Suboxone strips were located inside Patterson’s wallet in the booking room.
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Thomas M. Sullivan, 57, of 5937 Garlow Rd., Niagara Falls was charged Nov. 2 with a DWI misdemeanor. Patrol stopped a vehicle for several Vehicle and traffic violations. Patrol spoke with the driver and did observe him having slurred speech and an odor of an alcoholic beverage on his breath. The driver was then asked to exit his vehicle to perform a series of field sobriety tests which he failed.
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To better educate the community on topics such as the aging eye, retina care, dentistry, dermatology, hearing, low vision and more, as they relate to the aging process Dr. Saralyn Notaro Rietz will be hosting a free health fair called Aging from the Neck Up from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 15 at the Amherst Senior Center, 370 John James Audubon Parkway, Amherst. As an ophthalmologist, or retina specialist, Rietz hopes to provide her guests with valuable information about the aging eye and retina care. She is the only female retina specialist practicing in Western New York. Her insight to your future and the best way to care for your eyes could make a difference in your life and others. “Much of my practice concerns itself with aging changes in the back of the eye, or retina. In caring for patients over the years, I have seen it is not only ocular aging they worry about or care about, but also aging changes that affect the rest of their bodies. In fact, whether young or old, I think we all wonder about what things will be like as we age,”
said Rietz. “We are living at a time when life expectancy is increasing, and aging in general is a real concern.” Rietz, and her staff, thought it would be neat to gather experts who could address changes that occur in various parts of our bodies as we age, and to do it in a way that the information could be presented to a large number of people. In addition to learning about the aging eye, attendees will hear about dental changes, skin changes, and neurologic changes that occur with age. “It is not the intention for audience members to become expert in every detail of aging, but rather to leave with an overview of aging changes that can occur in this region of the body, and perhaps more importantly to identify those in the community that can educate and help with those changes when and if they occur,” said Rietz. Area businesses and physicians with join Rietz as she welcomes the community to an educational event. The fair will feature professional views and information about the above listed topics. Area professionals who will be present at the fair include Dr. P. Emmett Hurley, ophthalmic
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Toby Mansfield and Samantha Schwarting. Lockport CARES Homeless Shelter, housing those in need of emergency shelter in Niagara County since November of 2009 has welcomed its 1,000th guest! Samantha Schwarting was one of 274 men, women and children that have needed the services provided by Lockport CARES so far this year. She was able to secure an apartment
while at the Shelter. Last year 122 guests found a place to call home while at the Shelter. She also found employment at a local food establishment. Lockport CARES Receives no government funding and relies on the generously of churches, local business, individuals, grants and fundraisers for financial support.
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As part of its fundraising efforts Lockport CARES will be hosting its 5th Annual Fall Event Dinner and basket auction on Thursday, Nov. 13 at the Hartland Bible Church in Gasport. The dinner will be catered by Donna Eick and DeVine Catering. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased on line at www. lockportcares.org.
What role have animals played in wartime service? The History Center will commemorate Veterans’ Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11, with a special program for children from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Kids ages 7-12 can learn about how animals have been used for wartime service from the Middle Ages to modern times. Activities include making a sword, shield and stick horse and then participating in a
‘Take Another Look’ at the City of Buffalo
Buffalonians are urged to bring the family and friends who come to town to celebrate Thanksgiving to our fabulous City Hall from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 29 to “Take Another Look” at Buffalo and celebrate the resurgence. Cranes on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, HARBORCENTER, Canalside and the re-watered canals, Larkinville…there is so much progress to see, and it is all visible from the City Hall Observation Decks on both the 25th and the 28th floors. A reception with light refreshments and art by public school students will grace the lobby. Videos showcasing every aspect of resurgent Buffalo will be screened in the elegant Council Chambers on the 13th floor. Aspire’s award-winning Buffalo photographs will be exhibited in the 25th floor handicap-access Windows on Buffalo room, with panoramic views of the city. Others may “Take Another Look” from the 28th floor Observation Deck. Docent-led aerial tours of Buffalo from both of these vantage points will be available, as will tours of the magnificent build-
ing itself. All guests will witness the sun setting over Lake Erie. Tickets are just $10 in advance ($15 at the door) to benefit the Food Bank of WNY. All participants are encouraged to bring nonperishable foods to donate to the Food Bank of WNY and/or a gift for a disadvantaged child for the News Neediest program. Let’s showcase Buffalo for everyone who chooses to live here, as well as for those who do not but wish they did. Some of those who attend “Take Another Look” may be inspired to
jousting match to spear a suspended ring; watching a video about how animals were used during the Civil War and then doing a role-playing game; learning how dogs are used in the military and in police work; and meeting a local crime investigator dog and his handler. Kids will enjoy an “animal-themed” snack during a read-aloud about George Washington’s dog. Please register children in
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Isaiah I. Frazier
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Barbara McKinney Reinhardt Barbara passed away on October 27
Isaiah passed away on October 27 Isaiah I. Frazier passed away Oct. 27, 2014 in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, N.Y. Born in Buffalo on March 8, 1999, he is the son of Billy Frazier and Lorianne (Kurt) Dames Ridley both of Rochester. Isaiah enjoyed video games, talking and helping people and was a motivational speaker. Besides his parents he is also survived by his siblings Krishaon Ewing of Washington DC, Cashis Gray, Justin Frazier, and Kurt Ridley, Jr. all of Rochester, N.Y.; grandson of Betty and Grampa Marion Singleton, Arthur Dames all of Lockport and the late Ernest and Ernestine Frazier; nephew of Delano Ridley; special friend of Jessica Daugherty and Lydia Jones; also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and one nephew. Relatives and friends were invited to call from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1 in Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St., Lockport where services followed at 11:30 a.m. Interment will be in Cold Springs Cemetery. Visit www. pruddenandkandt.com.
Jerauld T. Dowd Jerry passed away on October 29 Jerauld T. Dowd “Jerry”, age 81, of Lockport, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014 at the Sisters of Charity Hospital of Buffalo. He was born in Lockport on Nov. 5, 1932, a son of the late Nicholas and Ruth (Campbell) Dowd. Jerauld graduated from Lockport Senior High in 1951 and attended Erie County Community College. He proudly served in the US Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. Jerauld retired a supervisor after 30 years of service working for General Motors at Harrison Radiator. Those who knew Jerry know he never really retired, but instead changed careers to golf. He would go on to work at several golf courses from Naples, Fla. to Western New York. He ultimately found himself working at Willowbrook Golf Course, which over more than a decade became a second home and family to him. Jerauld was an avid historian and spent much of his free time doing genealogic research for friends as well as the Ancient Order of Hibernians, where he was the resident historian. He loved to provide people with information about their family’s history and would jump at the chance to help someone learn more about their family tree. Jerauld was a member of St John the Baptist Church in Lockport. In addition, he was a member of the American Legion Post 410 and Ancient Order of Hibernians. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Nancy (Murrie) Dowd; two daughters Jacqueline Spark and Patricia DiGiorgio; a son, Thomas Dowd; four grandchildren, Thomas Spark, Jourdan Spark, Tanya Stadelmaier, Aaron Stadelmaier; and a brother John (Linda) Dowd. Predeceased by brother Nicholas (Delores) Dowd. Friends and Family were invited to call from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 2 at Prudden and Kandt funeral home, 242 Genesee St., Lockport. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 1p.m. on Monday Nov. 3 at St John the Baptist Church, 168 Chestnut St., Lockport. Internment will be in Cold Springs Cemetery. Visit www.pruddenandkandt.com.
Barbara McKinney Reinhardt passed away Oct. 27, 2014 in East Side Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw, N.Y. Born in Lockport on June 26, 1932, she was the daughter of Roland “Mack” and Helen (Voris) McKinney. She worked as a cashier at Sunoco Filling Station, Lockport. Barbara enjoyed knitting, crocheting, puzzles, playing cards and BINGO, and was an avid Bills, NASCAR and Dale Ernhardt, Sr. fan. She was an active member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church, Lockport and was also active with 4-H and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Barker Volunteer Fire Company. Barbara was predeceased by her husband William Reinhardt in 1985. Barbara is survived by her children Cindy Fellows of Texas, Walter Smith of South Dakota, Bonnie (Lester) Wilson, Jr. of Cassadaga, N.Y., Clara Reinhardt of Arcade, N.Y. and Nicholas (Liza) Reinhardt of Lockport; step-mother of William “Billy” (Becky) Reinhardt of Waverly, NY, Deborah (Rob) Spoon of Newfane, Kevin Reinhardt of Tennessee, and Connie (late James) Bellas of Millardton, Pa.; grandmother of 24 and great grandmother of 21; sister of George (Phyllis) McKinney of Lockport; also several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends were invited to call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30 in Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St., Lockport, where funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 31, officiated by Barbara’s nephew Rev. David McKinney of St. James United Methodist Church, Niagara Falls, N.Y. Interment will be in Cold Springs Cemetery. Donations Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 75 East Ave., Lockport, N.Y. 14094 or to the Alzheimers Association of WNY, 2805 Wehrle Sr., Suite 6, Williamsville, N.Y. 14221 would be appreciated. Visit www.pruddenandkandt.com.
Jackie C. Jones Jack passed away on October 30 Jackie “Jack” C. Jones, of Gasport, entered into rest Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014 in Buffalo General Hospital. Jack was the husband of Cindy “Sara” Flickner Jones, son of the late Arthur J. and Bernice Adams Jones, and stepson of Bernie Weichel of Florida. Jack was born in Tampa, Fla. on March 13, 1942. He was a veteran of the US Coast Guard serving his country from 1963 to 1969. He then worked for NYSEG in Barker, Lockport and Lancaster, retiring in 1999. Jack loved his dog “Bubba”, bird watching, fishing and TV watching. He also was a NYS EMT for Tri Town Ambulance. Jack is survived by son Tali Jones of Maine, stepson Matthew (Melinda) Hoffman of Washington, sister Geni (William) Imbriani of Nevada and brother Arthur Jones of Kentucky. Grandfather of Jack Jones of Maine and Lily Hoffman of Washington. He is also survived by several step brothers and step sisters. There is no prior visitation. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Please visit www.rutland-corwin.com to send a condolence to the family.
Alfred W. Mittelstadt Alfred passed away on November 1 Alfred W. Mittelstadt of Appleton entered into rest Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014 in VA Hospital, Buffalo. Alfred was born in Olcott on Nov. 21, 1930, the son of the late Alfred A. and Jeannette Malcolm Mittelstadt. He was a veteran of the US Army. Alfred married Irene Kress on March 18, 1953. He was a bricklayer by trade and worked for several construction company and was self employed. Alfred has lived all of his life in the Newfane area. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, cutting wood and gardening. He is survived by wife Irene Kress Mittelstadt; son Alfred Mittelstadt of Appleton; daughters Kathleen Breidert of Newfane and Mary Jo (Robin Bars) McDonold of Lockport; sister of Sandy (Bill) Smith of New Hampshire. There is no prior visitation.
Don passed away on October 31 Donald L. Gahan of Hartland, entered into rest on Friday, Oct. 31, 2014 in the Niagara Hospice House. Don was born in Brockport, N.Y. on July 1, 1937. He was the son of the late Eddie and Bea Munger. Don served in the U.S. Army and was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. Don is survived by son Monty Gahan of Lockport, and granddaughter Trisha Gahan of Middleport. There will be no prior visitation. Please visit www. rutland-corwin.com to send the family a condolence.
Dianne C. Koplas Dianne passed away on October 28 Dianne C. Koplas passed away peacefully Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014 at the age of 77 in her Lockport home, surrounded by loved ones. Born Dianne Kay Cooper on March 4, 1937 in Wilkes Barre, Penn. to Wilbur R. and Jeanne Cooper (Gilland), Dianne later graduated from Wilson College before moving to Western New York to begin her career as a public school teacher. It was there that she met and married her beloved husband John -- also a life-long Lockport educator. Dianne took a hiatus from teaching English in order to raise her four children: John R. (Christine) Koplas, David W. Koplas, Patricia A. (Gary) Matushak, and Geoffrey D. (Jennifer) Koplas. She returned to the Lockport school district years later, this time as a Social Studies educator. Throughout her lifetime in Lockport and particularly in retirement, Dianne was fascinated by the local history of the region. Dianne was pre-deceased by husband John and by her older brother Wilbur “Wib” Cooper, who died in France during World War II’s Battle of the Bulge. In addition to her four children, Dianne is survived by 10 cherished grandchildren (Libby, Adam, Victoria, Sam, Alexandra, Gabriella, Ethan, Joshua, Grace Riley, and Elliot) as well as her younger sister Cynthia (Walter) Rittler and niece Meggeth (Scott) Nash, several greatnieces/nephews, and additional relatives from her husband’s extended family. She also leaves behind many former students whom she would be proud to consider part of her family. Visiting hours are scheduled for 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 7 at Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home in Lockport. A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Lockport at 2 p.m. on Saturday Nov. 8 with a celebration of Dianne’s life to take place at the Canalside Banquet Center following the service from 4 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dianne’s memory may be made to the Lockport Public Library’s John S. Koplas Memorial Lecture Series fund, which will be re-named to honor the memory of both educators. Online Condolences at www.pruddenandkandt.com.
Ron Goodenough Ron passed away on November 1 Ron Goodenough, age 74, passed away peacefully Nov. 1, 2014, with his loved ones by his side after a long and courageous battle with renal cancer. Beloved husband of the late Mary Carol (Lewandowski); cherished father to his daughter Sheri (Michael) Lares and adored by his granddaughter Maddie. Dear brother in law to Leo (Donna) Lewandowski, Margaret Lewandowski, and brother to Suzette Goodenough; uncle to Scott (Lynette) Lewandowski, Ken (Tracy) Lewandowski, Kathy Davis, Doug (Kim) Lewandowski, and Dan (Lisa) Lewandowski. Also survived by his dear neighbors Ron and Joan Coulson. Predeceased by his brother in law Mike Lewandowski, and niece Vicky (Greg) Jarvie. Relatives and friends are invited to call from 2 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8 in Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St., Lockport where services will follow at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ron’s memory may be made to Niagara Hospice, who cared for him in his final months.
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