Announcements

The Artisans at North Street and YWCA of Genesee in Batavia seek artisans and crafters for the upcoming Holiday Bazaar on Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

The Artisans at North Street gift shop is located at 301 North Street in Batavia inside the YWCA building. We offer locally made handcrafted soaps, journals, scarves, quilts and more at reasonable prices.

The upcoming Holiday Bazaar ends our first anniversary celebration with a raffle. Tables are $15 each. For more information call: YWCA office at 585-343-5808.

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Area residents are invited to honor their loved ones at the holidays during HomeCare & Hospice’s 18th annual Tree of Life ceremonies.

The Tree of Life provides an opportunity for persons who have experienced loss to memorialize a family member or friend during the holiday season. HomeCare & Hospice annually offers an ornament as an option for remembrance.

This year’s ornament is a pewter heart with glitter and can be engraved to bear the name of a loved one. The ornament is available for a suggested donation of $15, with engraving, shipping and handling included. Additional options include giving an ornament as a gift or purchasing a memory tag bearing a name for $5.

Orders must be received by Nov. 15 to ensure availability for the Tree of Life ceremony. Trees will be displayed throughout the holiday season. Ornaments hung on the Tree of Life can be taken home after the ceremony or they will be mailed in January.

The Tree of Life ceremony will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4 at GO ART! & Sweet Ecstasy Bakery, 201 E. Main St. in the City of Batavia. The tree lighting is open to the public.

Also available are a limited number of Classic Tree of Life ornaments from years past. These ornaments can be purchased and engraved at the special price of $10. While the Classic Ornaments will not be hung on the Tree of Life, they can be picked up or mailed with 2013 ornaments. These ornaments include the 2011 Silvertone Wreath, 2009 Goldtone Photo Frame Tree, 2008 Silvertone Snowflake, 2006 Goldtone Wreath.

For more information or an order form, contact Rosemary Conroy at HomeCare & Hospice, 1-800-719-7129, or order online at www.homecare-hospice.org

HomeCare & Hospice, a non-profit United Way member agency, provides specialized medical care and social/emotional support for patients and families coping with terminal illness in Cattaraugus, Allegany, Wyoming and Genesee counties. The institution is an equal opportunity provider, and employer.

The Salvation Army will be presenting Billy Graham’s 95^th birthday message “My Hope America,” on Thursday Nov. 7 at 7 p.m.  The location is the headquarters / chapel building on East Main Street in Downtown Batavia.

“There will be a light dinner served at 6 p.m. and then we will watch Graham’s 30-minute message,” Major Robert Kurtz said.

This event is free of charge and ALL ARE WELCOME.

For further information call the office at 343-6284 or Major Bob’s cell phone 585-861-0676.

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Ride the “Liberty Taxi”!

The Genesee County Libertarian Party wants everyone to have a chance to vote in Tuesday’s City Council election, and they don’t want a lack of transportation to prevent that from happening! The GCLP will be providing rides at no cost to voters of all political affiliations within the city from 8 a.m. until polls close at 9 p.m.

“It doesn’t matter who you are voting for," said Phil Ricci, chair, Genesee County Libertarian Party. "This is not about just getting more Libertarian votes. This is about making sure that every person has the ability to exercise their choice. Too many have given their lives so you can have that -- lack of a car should not take that away!”

If you need a ride to your polling station within the City of Batavia on Tuesday, Nov. 5, please call Debbie Rosenbeck at 585-356-8623.

“This is the first year of our party, but we hope to expand this service even more into the future! We look forward to helping our neighbors!” Ricci said.

The Genesee Libertarian Party encourages everyone to get out and vote! Freedom is the culmination of Education and Choice, exercise your voice on Tuesday!

If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Phil Ricci at (Company Phone) or e-mail at gclp.ny@gmail.com.

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In celebration of Red Ribbon Week, Genesee County Drug Free Communities Coalition, a program of GCASA, presents the North American tour of the new hit stage play “Pass It On…An Evening with Bill W. & Dr. Bob.”  The production is a dramatization of the early history of Alcoholics Anonymous, delivered with a message of hope, help and the miracle of recovery.

This highly acclaimed two-man show comes to Batavia for a one-time engagement on Tuesday, October 29^th at 6:30pm, at the Stuart Steiner Theatre at Genesee Community College.

This unique, inspirational and often hilarious theatrical production celebrates sobriety and serves as the centerpiece for an international recovery education project, raising awareness about the solution to North America’s number one public health issue – the disease of alcoholism and addiction.

“Pass It On…An Evening with Bill W. & Dr. Bob” has created excitement among audiences and recovery communities.  The show travels across the United States and Canada, appearing in such cities as Phoenix, Sacramento, Tucson, San Antonio, Delray, Ottawa, Little Rock and now Batavia.  Audiences experience an unforgettable evening of inspirational entertainment that aims to enhance recovery, inspire hearts and reach people who cannot be reached in any other way.

The show transports audiences to the late 1940s to meet Bill W. and Dr. Bob, the beloved cofounders of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).  They tell their stories, share their experiences, strength and hope, and dramatize key events – such as their legendary drinking sprees and the extraordinary night they met in Akron, Ohio in 1935.

Audiences will be regaled with fascinating and hilarious yarns about the early history of AA – including the writing and publication of "The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous," the creation of the "12 Steps," and how the protagonists overcame tremendous obstacles as they struggled to develop their new recovery program and pass it on to others.

Reservations are suggested; call Diane at 815-1883 or e-mail dklos@gcasa.org.  A $5.00 donation is recommended.

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The 3rd Annual Bidding on a Brighter Future Gala and Auction, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Batavia, was the largest and most successful thus far. Thank you to all of the incredible people of our local community and surrounding counties for this accomplishment!

As this wonderful event was taking shape on the afternoon of September 21st, it became increasingly apparent that this is an exceptional community: one united, one poised to help, one ready to lend a helping hand and one fully engaged in helping children in need and their families. The Kiwanis Club of Batavia extends heartfelt thanks to all of the individuals, businesses and organizations who stepped up in a collaborative, genuine effort to accomplish the Kiwanis mission of “serving the children of the world” as we make the dream of a new home for the Children’s Advocacy Center a reality!

"Making a difference, one child at a time", has been clearly demonstrated by the visionary residents of our community that continue to support this cause.

With Many Thanks,

Ed Minardo
2012-2013 President
Kiwanis Club of Batavia

Jeanne Walton
2013 Gala Chair

Kiwanis Club of Batavia

Batavia High School will hold its annual Holiday Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the school, 260 State St. in the City of Batavia. More than 125 vendors will be there and admission is free.

Santa Claus will visit and the Christmas Brass Band will provide entertainment.

Pizza will be available from Big Pauly's Pizzeria and there will also be food from Clor's BBQ.

The event is sponsored by the BHS Zonta Z-Club and the BHS Hockey Boosters Club.

Proceeds benefit the Z-Club's "Uganda Water Project" and the BHS Hockey Team.

For more information, contact Lucille DiSanto or Paul Pedersen at 343-2480.

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The Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC) announced that registration is  open for two free upcoming training sessions designed to help small business owners identify new opportunities for increasing profitability: “Selling to the Government – The Whole Story,” and “Foreign Trade Zone Basics: What is an FTZ and Does it Make Sense for My Company?”

Selling to the Government – The Whole Story” will offer unique insights and strategies for small business owners to sell their goods and services to the federal government. The seminar, which will be held on Friday, Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at GCEDC’s headquarters  (99 MedTech Drive, Batavia), will provide the steps necessary to explore the marketplace and existing opportunities, including:

• What the government looks for in a prospective contractor How to research the market to find opportunities and required registrations;
• How to capitalize on those opportunities to generate results.

Presenters will include Paulette Birch, program director of the Monroe County Finger Lakes Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC); and Jean Kase, a government contracting specialist also with the PTAC.

To learn more and to register for the event, please visit: http://www.monroecountyfingerlakesptac.org/node/89

“The federal government is the largest purchaser in the world, spending nearly $540 billion per year on goods and services,” said Steve Hyde, president and CEO of the GCEDC. “There are tremendous opportunities for large and small businesses to find success in the market selling goods and services to the federal government.”

The second free seminar, “Foreign Trade Zone Basics: What is an FTZ and Does it Make Sense for my Company?”, will provide an detailed introduction to and description of Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs), offering insights into how business owners leverage Genesee County’s FTZ status to receive tax breaks and other benefits such as avoiding customs duties or government excise taxes.

This seminar will be held on Oct. 23 from 9:30-10:30am at Moon Java Café, located at 56 Harvester Ave. in Batavia. To register, contact Chris Suozzi, vice president at the GCEDC, at 585.343.4866 or csuozzi@gcedc.com ; or Julie Pacatte, economic development coordinator at Batavia Development Corporation, at 585.345.6380 or jpacatte@bataviadevelopmentcorp.org

“Understanding what Genesee County’s FTZ status means as far as tax incentives and other benefits is absolutely critical for business owners whose goods are transported to and/or from this area,” Hyde said. “Because an FTZ is considered to be outside the customs territory of the United States, there are huge cost savings that potentially exist for those conducting business in this region, and we want to make sure business owners understand and take advantage of this unique opportunity.”

Cain's Taekwondo Academy is proud to introduce "Refuse 2 Lose Martial Arts Classic," a tournament for competitors age 4 and up from New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Canada and elsewhere.

Event organizer Nick Cain said competitors include black belts as well as novices, all equipped with martial arts training plus an average of six months of practice for the tournament.

The competition is set for Saturday, Nov. 23 and Sunday, Nov. 24 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. It will take place at the St. Joseph School gym, at 2 Summit St. in Batavia, and is open to the public.  Anyone who knows martial arts is welcome to take part in it.

Cost of admission is $10 for children and $12 for adults.

Cain, of Batavia, said this is his first time running a tournament in Batavia, though his parents have done it before.

"It's a fundraiser for a nonprofit organization I'm starting," he said. "(The nonprofit) is a martial arts team that will travel around to teach."

At age 21, Cain himself has a great store of knowledge to draw from. The son of taekwondo parents (his father, Ron, founded Cain's Taekwondo Academy in 2001), he has been taking taekwondo since he was 4 years old.

For more information, call 344-4414 or 245-1443.

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The Batavia Area Jaycees are proud to announce the beneficiaries of the 27th Annual Labor Day 5k Run/Walk. 5k Chair Melissa A. George said that money raised from this event will be used for various community projects tripling the projected amount; the following will be receiving donations this year.

$300 to Don Carroll Memorial Fund – Don was a great supporter of the Jaycee 5k Run/Walk by helping for years and will be greatly missed.

$200 to Batavia Cemetery Association. Jim Roth was a past Batavia Area Jaycee Member and past Liverpool Jaycee President. This donation will provide maintenance of the Arboretum named in Jim’s memory.

$200 to Genesee Cancer Assistance.

$200 to the Genesee County Park for maintenance on the Blind Trail and the DeWitt Park Pavilion (a Batavia Area Jaycee project from 1995)

$200 to the Genesee County Youth Bureau for future Halloween Parade entertainment/activities.

$300 for Thanksgiving Baskets. This will allow us to double last year’s donation to Stephen’s Table.

$100 to the Genesee County Animal Shelter.

$300 for Christmas shopping of clothes, food, toys for families in need.
 
The Batavia Area Jaycees is a community service organization for young people between the ages of 18 and 41. We provide individual development and leadership training and are members of a state, national and international organization.

If you would like more information about becoming a Jaycee, give us a call at 585-343-5775 or e-mail us at bajny@yahoo.com

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The Town of Alexander Republican Committee seeks candidates interested in being appointed to the following vacancies due to resignations:

• Town Justice, four-year term
• Town Republican Committee Member, District #2 (must reside east of Route 98)

Send letters of interest no later than Nov. 4 to:

Barbara J. Eddy, chairperson

11054 Alexander Road

Attica, NY 14011

The Annual Fall Harvest Auction, sponsored by the Stafford Historical Society, will take place at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23 in the courtroom of the Stafford Town Hall, located at 8903 Route 237, Stafford.

Included will be various attic treasures, gift certificates, fall produce, two Roy Mason Prints, other nautical prints and other articles.

Donations of gently used, or new articles or produce is greatly appreciated. Please contact Sue at 344-0834 or Phyllis at 343-1928.

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The Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council is pleased to announce the winners of its 2013 Accordion Fest Prize Package Giveaway. Winners were drawn at the event on Sept. 28 in Medina:

• Yamaha Guitar Package from Roxy’s Music – Joyce Kohorst, of Corfu
• Fall Foliage Excursion for Two from Medina Railroad Museum – Rich Pastuch, of Rochester
• $25 Gift Certificate from Shirt Factory Café, Medina – Charles Kohorst

Congratulations to the winners, and thanks to all participants. Proceeds from the drawing support the programs and services of the Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council (GO ART!), a private nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that supports and promotes art and culture in Genesee and Orleans counties.

The Holland Land Office Museum presents a Fall Family Festival to be held at Ye Olde Willow Bend Inn, 3489 W. Main Street Road, Batavia, from to 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20.

You will be part of the 1800's stagecoach experience with travelers in period and military clothing.    Music by Rebel's Posse starts at 1:30 p.m. Line dancers welcome.

Adult entrance fee of $5 benefits the museum. Children are free.

Beverages and food will be available for purchase including hamburgers, hot dogs, chili, French onion soup, chicken wings, French fries, chicken fingers and more.

Chinese auction with fresh produce and gifts will be drawn at 4 p.m. Prize for the best youth cowboy/cowgirl outfit. All are welcome!

Genesee County 4-H Achievement Night will take place at the Kennedy Building at the Genesee County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept. 28. The purpose of this event is to recognize the achievements made by Genesee County 4-H Youth throughout the year, as well as significant volunteer milestones.

The evening will begin with an awards ceremony at 5:30 p.m. followed by a dinner and ice cream social.

4-H is a year-long educational program and most clubs meet once a month. Each club focuses on different projects throughout the year. Clubs and projects range from raising beef cattle to woodworking and even robotics and alternative energy! Genesee County 4-H youth are offered a wide range of educational experiences through a dedicated group of volunteer leaders. Through these experiences, 4-H encourages strong characters traits like a sense of community, hard work and confidence.

The Genesee County 4-H Office is located in the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County building at 420 E. Main St., Batavia. The office is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The 4-H Youth Development team can be reached by phone at 343-3040, exts. 101 or 122, or by email at genesee4h@cornell.edu.

Genesee County 4-H is a program of Cornell Cooperative Extension Genesee County that provides equal program and employment opportunities.

The Cancer Services Partnership of Genesee and Orleans County will hold its annual cancer awareness program, Pink Hatters’ Night Out on Thursday, Oct. 10, at the Clarion Hotel, 8250 Park Road, Batavia. Guests are encouraged to wear a pink hat.

The evening is a colorful, celebratory event filled with laughter. However, when survivors stand up based on the number of years since they received their cancer diagnosis, an awe-inspiring hush fills the room. Women who are currently battling the illness are applauded with support. Women who have been cancer free for decades provide hope to everyone.

A Chinese Auction and “cash and carry” vendors will be available from 4 to 6 p.m. A light dinner and dessert will be served from 6 -7 p.m. Following dinner, cancer survivors will be recognized and prizes will be awarded for the best pink hats. Entertainment will be provided by the Genesee Community College theater group.

Tickets are $20 each and available by pre-sale only. Call the UMMC Healthy Living Department at (585) 344-5331 for registration information. Table reservations are only available for parties of 10. Payment and registrations must be received by Oct. 3. This event is funded in part by a grant from Susan G. Komen for the Cure of Western New York.

The Cancer Services Partnership is a grant funded program which provides access to free colorectal, breast and cervical cancer screenings for men and women, age 18 to 64, who are uninsured or underinsured. United Memorial manages the Partnership for Orleans and Genesee counties.

RoAnn M. Destito, the commissioner of the New York State Office of General Services (OGS), is asking for help with a special juried art competition: "Decorate the Empire State!" The goal is to decorate the holiday tree at the Capitol in December with original ornaments that represent all of New York State.

GO ART! is honored to be assisting as the designated ambassador for this project in Genesee and Orleans counties. We are issuing a call for talented artists to create ornaments which reflect the county in which they live. Artists can be professional, amateurs and students. Ornaments and required entry forms must be delivered to the GO ART! in Batavia by Oct. 15.

Through a local juried decision process, two ornaments that best represent each county will be selected. The four winning ornaments will be sent to OGS by Nov. 8. The winning ornaments from each county will be placed on the holiday tree in the New York State Capitol. They will send us and the artist digital images of the ornaments on display. They also extend an open invitation to everyone involved to come to the Capitol to view the tree and take a tour of this incredible building.

Ornaments not selected to be sent to OGS will remain at GO ART! to be placed on display in our Cultural Center in Batavia.

Entry forms are available from GO ART! and can be accessed online and e-mailed or faxed after completion. For more forms, information or questions, see below. "Please remember that art and culture enriches, inspires and educates, and strengthens our community identity."

Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council (GO ART!)
Seymour Place, 201 E. Main St.
Batavia, NY 14020
Open Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm and by appointment
Tel -- 585.343.9313
Fax -- 585.345.1608
www.GOart.org <http://www.GOart.org>
mailto:info@goart.org

Due to his sixth annual Patriot Trip to Washington D.C. for local veterans taking place this weekend, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) has preempted his regular office hours on Sept. 20, for Genesee County residents at Genesee Community College.

The office hours resume as normal from 1 to 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27.

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The Lyndonville Tigers semi-pro football team will be hosting the Troy Fighting Irish at the Pembroke Town Park this Saturday (Sept. 14) at 4 p.m. The event will be kicked off by Jenn Suhr, two time Olympic medal winner and current Gold Medalist in women's pole vault, who will being performing the opening coin flip as well as a photo and autograph session following.

The team will also be providing a professional fireworks display following the football contest around 8 p.m. that is estimated to be 20 minutes in length.

Tickets are $5 at the gate. Kids under 12 free.

The Tigers look to cap off their 10th anniversary season with a win and an Northeastern Football Alliance championship over the Troy Fighting Irish who are looking to win their fourth straight championship. Both teams are 9-2 on the season and have won their respective divisional titles. It should be an exciting game and experience for all involved.

During the event the Pembroke Youth Association will be running concessions to help raise money for the local youth sports teams in the area. Spectators from around the area are encouraged to come and enjoy the activities as well as tailgate before and after the game. There will be no place better to be on this Saturday afternoon.

Contacts:

https://www.facebook.com/lyndonvilletigers

https://twitter.com/LYNTigers

http://www.nfaleague.com/

Details:

2013 NFA League Championship
Troy's Fighting Irish @ Lyndonville Tigers

Location:
Pembroke Town Park
8799 Alleghany Road
Corfu, NY 14036

Times:
Kickoff - 4 p.m.
Fireworks - Dusk

Meet and greet with Jenn Suhr during game.
Half time Tigers hall of fame induction ceremony.
PYA fundraising concession and food service booth during entire event.