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Sponsored Post: Congratulations IR Systems!

By Lisa Ace

For the BEST HD programming available and the ability to RECORD 5 PROGRAMS AT ONCE -- stop by IR Systems - 309 West Main Street, Batavia, NY and become a new "CLIENT" with Direct TV. Call today - 1-800-319-2129. Visit us online: http://wnydtv.com/

Sponsored Post: Batavia's biggest Christmas Happy Hour is Tuesday night at T.F. Brown's

By Billie Owens

The biggest Christmas Happy Hour in Batavia is set for 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday (Dec. 18) at T.F. Brown's downtown.

Bring a new, unwrapped toy and receive a complimentary cup of cheer! Toys will benefit the children who attend the annual T.F. Brown's/Batavia Lions Club Christmas Dinner.

There will be dinner and drink specials available all night and DJ Pat will be spinning the tunes!

Cheers!

One day left to get Genesee County photo calendar with membership in The Batavian Club

By Howard B. Owens

People who become annual members will of The Batavian Club by the end of the day tomorrow will receive a 2013 calendar of Genesee County photos by Howard Owens. After tomorrow, no more orders for calendars will be accepted and the calendars will not be available for sale.

You can purchase the calendar for $25, or the better deal is to become an annual member of The Batavian Club by Dec. 15 and receive a free copy as part of your membership.

We're only printing as many copies are as sold (plus a few for gifts) and have been ordered by Dec. 15, so the calendar will not be available as a membership premium after Dec. 15.

Plus, we still have $5 gift certificates available for the first 60 members of The Batavian Club.

The slide show above contains the photos that will be used in the calendar. You can also click the "view gallery" link embedded in the slide show to visit my photography Web site and purchase individual prints, if you like.

To pay by check or credit card, click here to download our membership form and mail your payment to our office (or for credit card payment you can call (585) 250-4118).

Order a 2013 Calendar - $25
Photos of Genesee County by Howard Owens. Some of the photos you've seen on The Batavian, some have not been published on The Batavian before.

Number of Calendars 1 Calendar $25.00 USD2 Calendars $50.00 USD3 Calendars $75.00 USD4 Calendars $100.00 USD  

Annual Single Membership - $50 per year
Includes membership card, bumper sticker and entry into iPod Nano drawing.
Special Offer: Join by Dec. 15 and receive a calendar of Genesee County photos by Howard Owens

 

Annual Household Membership - $100 per year
Includes two membership cards and two bumper stickers and entry into iPod Nano drawing.
Special Offer: Join by Dec. 15 and receive a calendar of Genesee County photos by Howard Owens

 

 

Sponsored Post: CPR Now Offering Bill Pay!

By Lisa Ace

 

CPR - Computer & Phone Repair and support services. Electronics Repair, Cellular Repair. You break it, we fix it!
 
CPR is now able to offer BILL PAY.  You can now pay your utility, phone, credit card, auto insurance, mortgage, cable, satellite bills, and you can also purchase Xbox Live points, pre-paid phone minutes as well!
 
Protect your PC or server with a simple, powerful online backup service.  We offer CLOUD BACKUP for personal and business use.  Every business/person needs a disaster recovery plan.  Online backup provides your home/business computer with the industries best protection and top rated features.  Contact us now for a no-cost, no-obligation analysis of a comprehensive disaster recovery plan.
 
Is your website not reaching out to potential customers?  We do web site design or re-design and web hosting. Also offering business Facebook management. 
 
Also we do computer, laptop, electronics and phone repairs, virus/spyware removal, customer support, and desktop and laptop upgrades.   If your computer or any electronic devices need to be recycled just bring them in and put them in the blue bin in our showroom. 
 
Do you have a custom installation you need done?  Do you have networking that needs upgrading? Give us a call and we will come over and give you a detailed quote, whether it is for your home or your business.
 
Do you have old negatives, 35mm slides or old pictures you would like turned into digital photos?  CPR now can do that for you.  What a wonderful gift of pictures of time gone by.  We can also make slide shows of your pictures.  Stop in and check it out.
 
Testimonials
My computer was down, I brought it in to CPR they had it fixed in under 10 minutes. Highly recommended, Great prices great service! – Frankly Design
 
I have used this place a few times so far. On both a personal and professional level. Rich is very skilled at his career and is willing to go to great lengths to ensure customer satisfaction. Thanks Rich... – Karen
 
Rich puts his customers first. I’ve worked with him before behind the scenes, and let me tell you, he’s not only honest when you’re in his store, but also when you’re not and you’re computer is – Kyle
 
Give us a call today! (585) 344-7085 or stop by our store, located at 216 Main St., in Batavia. Visit us online at: http://www.computerandphonerepair.net

Sponsored Post: Terry Hills Invites You Have Lunch with SERENDIPITY SWING!

By Lisa Ace

Come have lunch with SERENDIPITY SWING! SOUP, SALAD & SWING! Thursday, December 6th • 12:00 p.m. – 1:30pm

Serendipity Swing: “A Little Big Band,” is an Eight-Musician Ensemble with a female and male vocalist from Buffalo, New York, that performs music associated with the Golden Age of Glamorous Ballrooms, Classy Supper Clubs, the Most Elegant of Private Parties, and the Great American Songbook. The music library, with over 300 titles, contains selections which explore and mirror the beauty of the music elements; melody, harmony and rhythm. It is music that is artful, graceful, whimsical, and listenable. The melodies are memorable. The harmonies are soothing and rich in texture. The tempos, rhythms, are danceable and toe-tapping.

Lunch Menu offered from 11 am – 2 pm

Lunch Reservations Required – (585) 343-0642; dine@terryhills.com

Terry Hills Restaurant, 5122 Clinton St. Road, Batavia

Visit us online at: www.terryhills.com

The Batavian Club members will receive a $5 gift certificate for Settler's

By Howard B. Owens

There are still some $5 gift certificates for Settler's available for the first 60 members of The Batavian Club.

Plus, any future discounts with local businesses, plus a membership card, plus a bumper sticker, plus a chance to win prizes (we have a neat prize from a local merchant that early members will be eligible to win, which we'll announce Monday or Tuesday).

Plus, new annual members who join by Dec. 15, will receive a 2013 calendar of Genesee County photos by Howard Owens.

Membership in The Batavian Club just keeps getting better and better, and it will get better yet.

You can join via one of the PayPal buttons below, or CLICK HERE to download a form and mail us your check (annual payments only) or credit card number (monthly or annual). Or you can phone in your information to (585) 250-4118.

Monthly Single Membership - $5 per month
Includes membership card and bumper sticker and entry into iPod Nano drawing.

 

Monthly Household Membership - $10 per month
Includes two membership cards and two bumper stickers and entry into iPod Nano drawing.

 

Annual Single Membership - $50 per year
Includes membership card, bumper sticker and entry into iPod Nano drawing.
Special Offer: Join by Dec. 15 and receive a calendar of Genesee County photos by Howard Owens

 

Annual Household Membership - $100 per year
Includes two membership cards and two bumper stickers and entry into iPod Nano drawing.
Special Offer: Join by Dec. 15 and receive a calendar of Genesee County photos by Howard Owens

 

Advance Order a 2013 Calendar - $25

Photos of Genesee County by Howard Owens. Some of the photos you've seen on The Batavian, some have not been published on The Batavian before.

Number of Calendars 1 Calendar $25.00 USD2 Calendars $50.00 USD3 Calendars $75.00 USD4 Calendars $100.00 USD  

 

Sponsored Post: St. Joseph's Food Drive This Saturday!

By Lisa Ace

St. Joseph Catholic School will be holding a food drive to support the Genesee County Food Bank this Saturday, December 1st, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the school, located at 2 Summit Street in Batavia.

Donations of non-perishable boxed, bagged or canned goods will accepted and those that donate will be able to pull up and drop off their donation. Volunteers will be on hand to help unload donations.

St Joseph’s is participating in a contest sponsored by Channel 2’s (WGRZ) meteorologist Andy Parker. The school is hoping to collect enough donations to win a visit from Andy and the weather machine. The school is currently in 8th place and has collected 235 pounds of food, enough for 196 meals. Since the contest is judged by weight, organizers encourage donations such as bags of rice and large cans of fruit and vegetables.

Visit us online: http://www.sjsbatavia.org

Sponsored Post: Salon VIP announces the addition of the VIP Boutique!

By Lisa Ace

Salon VIP now announces the addition of the VIP Boutique! The boutique is carrying clothing from New York and Los Angeles from several different labels. Now stocking winter coats, sweaters, dresses, trendy tops, scarves and artistic costume jewelry. Batavia's newest and only women's clothing boutique. Great for gifts. Gift certificates are available.

Specials will be announced through our Facebook page at Salon VIP "la dolce vita".

For more information call 585-219-4917

Boutique Hours: Open 10-7 Tuesday - Friday, and 10-2 Saturday (or stop later when the open sign is on and the salon is running)

Salon hours by appt. and available online through our Facebook page or www.vagaro.com

Salon VIP - 108 W. Main St., Batavia

Join The Batavian Club now and receive a special offer from Settler's

By Howard B. Owens

We're now in the final 24 hours to join The Batavian Club and be eligible to receive a two-for-one dinner coupon from Settler's. To get your coupon, join by Thursday night.

Thank you to all who have expressed their support of The Batavian by joining our new club. Your support is critical to our future growth.

Special Offer: Join with an annual membership before Dec. 15 and receive at no additional cost a 2013 calendar of Genesee County Photos by Howard Owens.

Join via PayPal by clicking on a button below, or for annual and one-time memberships paid by check, click here to download this form (monthly, recurring payment memberships must be via PayPal).

If you'd like to pay by credit card, you have two options:

  • Download this form and mail it to The Batavian with your credit card information (use the same form if you prefer to pay by check).
  • Call our office at (585) 250-4118. Please be prepared to provide all the information as requested on the form above.

Monthly Single Membership - $5 per month
Includes membership card and bumper sticker and entry into iPod Nano drawing.

 

Monthly Household Membership - $10 per month
Includes two membership cards and two bumper stickers and entry into iPod Nano drawing.

 

Annual Single Membership - $50 per year
Includes membership card, bumper sticker and entry into iPod Nano drawing.
Special Offer: Join by Dec. 15 and receive a calendar of Genesee County photos by Howard Owens

 

Annual Household Membership - $100 per year
Includes two membership cards and two bumper stickers and entry into iPod Nano drawing.
Special Offer: Join by Dec. 15 and receive a calendar of Genesee County photos by Howard Owens

 

 

Sponsored Post: Here's your chance to win two Buffalo Bills tickets from Southside Deli

By Howard B. Owens

In recognition of Power Ball reaching a $500 million prize pool, the New York State Lottery has provided Southside Deli with two tickets to this Sunday's Buffalo Bill's game at Ralph Wilson Stadium as a prize for a raffle drawing.

To enter the raffle, you most drop off a losing scratcher at the deli. Write your name and phone number on the back of the ticket. The winner will be selected Friday night in a drawing from all of those losing tickets. (If you don't have a losing ticket, go to Southside, buy some scratchers and leave a loser behind with your name and number on it for the drawing.)

Southside Deli is located at the corner of Ellicott and Liberty streets, Batavia.

The winner of the drawing gets both tickets. There is only one prize.

Help support The Batavian by becoming a member: We now accept credit card payments

By Howard B. Owens

People have asked if they could pay by credit card, and now they can. Yesterday, I checked off a long-standing item on my to-do list and set up credit card processing for The Batavian.

To pay by credit card, you have two options:

  • Download this form and mail it to The Batavian with your credit card information (use the same form if you prefer to pay by check).
  • Call our office at (585) 250-4118. Please be prepared to provide all the information as requested on the form above.

Of course, PayPal is still an option. Click here for a page with the options.

Your membership is critical to helping The Batavian grow and thrive as a news organization. If you love what we do -- and nearly everybody says they do -- we need your help to take it to the next level.

Current incentives for joining:

  • Join by close of business Thursday and receive a two-for-one dinner coupon from Settler's.
  • Pay for an annual membership by Dec. 15 and receive a calendar for 2013 of Genesee County photos by Howard Owens.
  • Receive any future special offers or discounts from local businesses.
  • A personalized membership card and a bumper sticker. (The sooner you join, the lower your ID number on your membership card!)

Sponsored Post: Ash Dragon - Get yours today!

By Lisa Ace

 

Introducing the Ash Dragon…finally, a safe, efficient and dustless method of removing ash and coals, whether hot or cold, from your fireplace or wood stove. Enjoy a dust free burning season. Ready for immediate shipment, order today and breath easier the next time you clean out your stove.
  • Made entirely right here in Batavia, NY!!
  • No other ash scoop can compare to the Ash Dragon!
  • Precise, sturdy and attractive design.
  • Simple, clean and efficient.
  • One-hand operation.
The low-profile design of the Ash Dragon allows you to easily reach inside your wood stove or fireplace. It measures 12"L x 7"W x 4"H and with its mouth open, it measures less than 6" high, and has an attractive and durable powder coat finish. I designed this with my wood stove insert in mind, but it also works well for open fireplaces, wood stoves with ash pans and the smaller side loading wood stoves. If you currently clean your fireplace or stove with a shovel and ash pail, and are looking for a better way, this is it!
 
** Batavian Special…Free Shipping and Delivery!**
 
Order from www.ashdragon.com and mention The Batavian and I will refund the shipping. I will deliver free within Genesee County or I will ship free within the U.S. if you are purchasing as a gift.
Visit us online today, www.ashdragon.com for more pictures and information.

The Batavian could use your suppport, so we created 'The Batavian Club'

By Howard B. Owens

You already love The Batavian. We appreciate your daily visits to our site and telling your friends about the stories you read here and supporting our sponsors. Now we're asking for your direct financial support. Reader support will help us grow and become better at what we do.

We've set up four membership tiers -- Subscribe to the club monthly as one person or as a household, or annually at either of those levels. 

Currently, the primary benefits of joining are a membership card and bumper sticker. As the club grows, we'll work with local businesses to provide club-exclusive discounts and special events. The more people who join, the better and more frequent the offers.

It's important to note, this isn't a subscription to read the site. Our stories remain free to read. This is a membership club with benefits (and we'll add benefits as it grows).

Special Offer: Join with an annual membership before Dec. 15 and receive at no additional cost a 2013 calendar of Genesee County Photos by Howard Owens.

Join via PayPal below, or for annual and one-time memberships paid by check, click here to download this form (monthly, recurring payment memberships must be via PayPal (soon we'll be able to accept credit card payments separate from PayPal).

Monthly Single Membership - $5 per month
Includes membership card and bumper sticker and entry into iPod Nano drawing.

 

Monthly Household Membership - $10 per month
Includes two membership cards and two bumper stickers and entry into iPod Nano drawing.

 

Annual Single Membership - $50 per year
Includes membership card, bumper sticker and entry into iPod Nano drawing.
Special Offer: Join by Dec. 15 and receive a calendar of Genesee County photos by Howard Owens

 

Annual Household Membership - $100 per year
Includes two membership cards and two bumper stickers and entry into iPod Nano drawing.
Special Offer: Join by Dec. 15 and receive a calendar of Genesee County photos by Howard Owens

 

One-Time Pledge of Support
Includes membership card, bumper sticker and entry into iPod Nano drawing.
Special Offer: Join by Dec. 15 and receive a calendar of Genesee County photos by Howard Owens

One-time Payment Options Option 1 $80.00 USDOption 2 $100.00 USDOption 3 $120.00 USDOption 4 $150.00 USD  

Advance Order a 2013 Calendar - $25
Photos of Genesee County by Howard Owens. Some of the photos you've seen on The Batavian, some have not been published on The Batavian before.

Number of Calendars 1 Calendar $25.00 USD2 Calendars $50.00 USD3 Calendars $75.00 USD4 Calendars $100.00 USD  

 

Sponsored Post: Dan's Tire - Unbeatable Tire Sale - going on now!

By Lisa Ace

Continued throughout the month of November, Dan’s Tire & Auto is making your tire buying experience plain and simple. We won’t be undersold. We will BEAT anybody’s price on comparable tires, plain and simple. For a limited time only, when you buy a new set of four tires you’ll get the following absolutely 100% free

• Free Tire Mounting

• Free Tire Balancing

• Free Valve Stems

• Free Tire Pressure Monitoring System Reset

• Free Alignment (Not Just An Alignment Check)

• Free Road Hazard / Flat Repairs

• Free Rotations For The Life Of The Tires

We want your tire business, plain and simple. After 35 years there’s one thing we’ve learned, keep it plain and simple and everybody wins.

As an added bonus Goodyear is giving pre-paid Visa cards for up to $160 as a rebate on the purchase of four select Goodyear or Dunlop Tires. Don’t forget that you can sign up for a Goodyear Credit Card right here at Dan’s Tire & Auto. Goodyear Cards are accepted nationwide and offer 6 months with no interest.

Call us today at (585) 343-7210 for your quote or visit us online at www.danstire.com

A good first day for 'The Batavian Club'

By Howard B. Owens

Billie and I always appreciate running into people around town who shower The Batavian with praise. We always love to know that people appreciate our work.

We've always asked our fans and supporters to help The Batavian thrive by supporting our advertisers, which you all have been great about doing.

Now, to help us grow, we're asking you to support The Batavian through direct financial contributions by joining The Batavian Club.

Today, 19 people signed up, which we find is a pretty great start to getting this new idea going.

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