Announcements

Thirteen-year-old Eric DiLaura was announced as the winner of Roxy’s Guitar Giveaway. Eric is a Batavia resident and guitar student at Roxy’s, studying with instructor Paul Ronfola. Over 400 people signed up to win throughout the month of March.

Roxy’s is a full-service musical instrument dealer, offering new and used instruments, accessories, lessons, instrument repair, rentals and much more. For more information, visit www.Roxys.com

The Canisius College Chorale under the direction of Frank Scinta, will continue its 2010  Sacred Spaces Concert Series with a program at St. Mary’s Church in Batavia at 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 18.

St. Mary’s Church, one of two sites of Resurrection Parish, is located at 18 Ellicott Street.

Sacred Spaces stems from an idea the choir proposed five years ago to feature its music in some of Western New York's most beautiful and acoustically resonant environments -- namely, the sanctuaries of our area churches. As a result, the choir has visited more than 25 houses of worship with its repertoire of sacred and secular music.

Now in its 12th season, the Canisius College Chorale remains one of WNY’s most active collegiate music ensembles. Composed of 120 undergraduate and graduate members, the chorale regularly presents concert programs to school, church and community audiences throughout WNY and Southern Ontario, Canada.

Its repertoire covers more than five centuries of composition and nearly every interpretive style of choral music. In recent years, the chorale has performed with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, the Ars Nova Chamber Musicians, and the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus. In addition, the chorale has made appearances at Toronto’s St. John Latvian Lutheran Church and Holy Rosary Church. The chorale released its fourth CD
recording in February, 2009.

Resurrection Parish and its Music Director Mark Hoerbelt invite you to enjoy an evening of great choral music for all ages and tastes. The concert will feature works by Mendelssohn, Hogan, Bernstein, Hovland, Dawson and others. Admission to all events in the Sacred Spaces series is free.

For more information, please contact Hoerbelt, (585) 343 1842 or Scinta, (716) 838 4252.

Genesee Community College students in the Business Forum Club set their ducks afloat last month with one goal in mind; to raise funds for United Way. The second annual United Way Ducky Derby was held in the college's Olympic-sized pool. The students surpassed their goal of raising more funds than last year, selling 466 ducks for a grand total of $1,065 in ducky donations. Last year, the Ducky Derby earned $862.

Students raised the funds by selling numbered rubber ducks. The ducks then were set free in the pool at the Batavia Campus. With the help of a "current" created by members of the college's swim team, the first duck that made it to the end of the pool won the race to the hooting, hollering and cheers of a captive fan base of staff, students and faculty.

The winner of this year's race was a duck purchased by Robert Knipe, dean of Learning Technologies at the college. His winnings totaled over $500, but he graciously donated all the money back to the students' United Way Genesee Community College Campaign. The overall GCC United Way Goal is $17,000, and the College's campaign runs through next week.

Volunteer Genesee students in the Business Forum Club include Jeweliet Blair, Alyssa DelPlato, Dave Farabella, Amanda Hoffmeister, Adam Hoopengardner, Ben Kibler, Jamal Murphy, Travis Newberry, and John Sciarratta.

The Business Forum students thanked the entire College community for its support, and specifically recognized the following people for their donations and help to make the second annual Duck Derby a success: Roger Loos from Batavia's Falleti Ice Rink (for loaning the rubber ducks), Pauly's Pizza, Darien Lake Theme Park and Resort, Tops Markets, Bio Kleen, Alex's Place, Mike Kroll (GCC swim coach), Leslie Flannery, Doug Nagowski, Claire Vanderberg, GCC swimmers, Donna Rae Sutherland and Mike Perry, GCC staff, GCC bookstore, GCC cafeteria, GCC Student Activities, and GCC Cougar mascot and everyone who purchased a duck.

For further information please contact Rick Dudkowski, Business faculty member, at 343-0055, ext. 6390 or <http://mrdudkowski@genesee.edu>.
 

Batavia's own Joey Pero and his Band will perform at the Curt Anderson Memorial Classic XVII, sponsored by Mighty St. Joe’s Alumni Drum & Bugle Corps.

It will be held starting at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 24 at Greece Apollo Middle School, 700 Maiden Lane, Greece.

St. Joe’s is excited to bring Joey Pero and his Band to the event. Originally from Batavia, now living in NYC pursuing his music career, Joey has close ties to the drum corps world. His father was a member of St. Joe’s Junior Corps in the 1960s, and was one of the original members of Mighty St. Joe’s Alumni Corps when it formed in 1991. Joey has also played with Mighty St. Joe’s throughout the years and in the past has written the arrangements for a few of St. Joe’s’ songs.

Joey will perform music from his recently released solo album, "Resonance," and will be available to sign CD’s during admission and after the show.

For the percussionists in the crowd, CADRE (Canadian Associates Drumming Rudimental Excellence) from Ontario, Canada will entertain with their cumulative energy as they perform classic rudimental drum solos. Also appearing is a fan favorite, and two-time DCA World Brass Ensemble Champions, Prime Time Brass. Having recently returned from Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, they will play a mixture of big band/jazz, pop, and patriotic numbers.

Also performing are “From Parts Unknown,” previous DCA World Champion Mini Corps, and the Ghost Riders will present newest show. Mighty St. Joe’s is also pleased to have the Greece High Schools Marching Band open the show with the national anthems and some of their latest music. Of course, as the corps enters its 20th season, Mighty St. Joe’s is eager to entertain the audience with several new songs.

Tickets are $15 each (general admission) and can be ordered in advance by sending a SASE to Rae Shults, 52 Wind Way Circle, Rochester, NY 14624, or they can be purchased at the box office on the day of the show.

The Salvation Army will offer emergency disaster training at the Batavia Salvation Army, 529 E. Main St. this month.

Introduction to Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) will be offered from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, April 16. This course is designed for new disaster workers who have limited disaster experience and who have just begun their association with The Salvation Army's emergency disaster services program.

The course provides participants with an overview of The Salvation Army's mission and its role within disaster work. Participants will also be taught how to prepare and equip themselves for a disaster deployment.

Then on Saturday, April 17 there will be a class on the Incident Command System (ICS). It takes place from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and provides participants with a general orientation to The Salvation Army Incident Command System (ICS) and explains how it is used to command, control and coordinate disaster relief operations.

Here's a notice from Volunteers for Animals:

We are looking for a volunteer(s) to create videos of available animals. You must be willing to make a long-term commitment (at least six months). We have two small Flip all-digital cameras that can be used to take pictures.

Typically, the videos are two to three minutes long minutes and put to music, but we're open to different formats and ideas. You must be able to do all the editing and uploading at home. You can go You Tube and view videos currently posted for an example of what has been done (VFAGCAS is the account name or there are links on our Website).

We are not looking for a video on every animal -- periodically we do a video on a group of cats or dogs or more challenging to place animals. On average, if you could post one or two videos a month, we would be quite happy. In order to photograph animals, you would need to come in during adoption hours so that other volunteers can assist with the animals.

There is no pay for this job but lots of satisfaction that you are helping to get animals into good homes. Photos and videos have proven over and over that they help get animals homes. If you are interested or would like more information, please email us at vfa@rochester.rr.com

Thank you for your support and interest in the animals at the Shelter.

Volunteers For Animals
PO Box 1621
Batavia, NY   14021
www.vol4animals.org <http://www.vol4animals.org>

Working in partnership with:
Genesee County Animal Shelter
3841 W. Main Street Road
Batavia, NY  14020
(585)343-6410

Adoption Hours:
Sunday - Friday 1 - 3 pm (closed on Thursdays)
Wednesday 7 - 9 pm
Saturday 11 - 1 pm

Adopt a New Friend at the Genesee County Animal Shelter!

DO YOU HAVE CABIN FEVER? Here's just the cure for you! Come to the Holy Family School Brew Fest from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 17 in Le Roy.

We'll have Beer, wine and local restaurant food samplings, a live band, 50/50s, door prizes and basket raffles. The school is located at 46 Lake St.

Tickets are $20, call 768-7390 or email hfsbrewfest@yahoo.com.

A Thursday Nite Golf League is planned for May 6 through Sept. 16 at the Batavia Country Club, located at 2909 Batavia-Byron Road in Batavia.

A registration meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 22 at T.F. Brown's restaurant, 214 E. Main St. downtown.

Cost is $75 per player or $150 per team. Plus $20 weekly is payable to the Batavia Country Club. There will be four chances per week to win a 50/50 cash raffle.

To join or for more information, contact Jeremy Hunt at 356-1504, or at <jhunt34@yahoo.com>.

This weekend, the big city is coming to the small one in Genesee Community College's production of "Chicago."

"I've always wanted to do 'Chicago,' but we've never had the right people together at the right time," says Director Maryanne Arena. "It's been a dream of mine, and a dream of Patti [Simmons, the choreographer]'s. She's someone that I respect very much, and we just thought that if we don't do it now, we never will."

"Chicago" is an exciting show that is all about jazz, sex and fame -- and the lengths people will go to for all three. Set in the title city during the Prohibition Era, the musical centers around two imprisoned murderesses awaiting trial in Cook County Jail: Roxie Hart (portrayed by Kiara Davis), who dreams of being a Vaudeville star, and Velma Kelly (played by Jessica Francis), who already is one. Both are clients of the smooth lawyer Billy Flynn, and will do anything for the spotlight.

Those only familiar with the movie version, starring Renee Zellweger and Catherine Zeta-Jones, will find the stage version to be slightly different, with a dark, minimalist set and mostly black costumes.

"The stage version is more like a Vaudeville show," says Arena. "The show is traditionally done with practically no sets, and all in black. But that wouldn't transfer to the screen properly; it wouldn't hold anybody's attention. The movie is done as though it's all inside Roxie's head, so it could be done in a very flashy way."

Arena says she doesn't believe the show is as racy as its reputation makes it out to be.

"It's about life in the Twenties," she says. "There was murder then, just like there's murder today."

Johnny Dow, who has the role of Billy Flynn, agrees: "I've seen worse. The reaction will depend on the audience."

Every performance will be unique, as two of the lead characters, Billy Flynn and Amos Hart, have been double-cast. Dow will be portraying Billy in the Thursday and Saturday performances, while Norm Gayford will have the role on Friday and Sunday. Roxie's husband Amos will be played by Richard Torres on Thursday and Friday, and Rob Reiss on Saturday and Sunday. Arena decided to split the parts because all auditioned equally well:

"Each of them approached their role differently, with different voices, even a different way of walking. They all deserve it."

Dow, a GCC student, says that although he and Gayford play the same part, they have created very different characters.

"Norm's more realistic, and I wanted my Billy to be more surreal. Mine is very cheesy."

Performances are 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday. General admission ticket prices are $8 for adults, $5 for students, seniors (55+) and GCC faculty, and $3 for GCC students with a valid ID.

Somebody somewhere once said that parents with grown children should seek revenge by spending the inheritance before checking out. Just something Bill Hume Sr. might want to consider after his son, Junior, gets through with him Saturday night.

The old guy is gonna be roasted but good. And as Genesee County highway supervisor, he darn well oughtta be.

In fact, his son wants people to come to the roast and have some laughs at his poor ol' dad's expense. But be forewarned, the comedy show will feature politically incorrect, adult humor. In other words, it's not fit for normal, modern audiences.

It will take place at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 10, at the Batavia VFW hall, off of Cedar Street. There will be raffles and giveaways and six "roasters" who plan to rake Hume Sr. over the coals. These heartless clowns are local or have local ties. Some will be cruel enough to drive across state lines to victimize this loyal public servant.

Hey, it's free and promises to be "memorable." Call Bill Jr., heir apparent, for now, at 415-1173 for details.

Preparations are in full swing for the upcoming spring fashion show at Genesee Community College. This year's production, entitled "Luxe," will take place at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 24 in the Forum at the Batavia campus.

The annual runway show is a much-anticipated event that will provide guests of all ages with a glimpse inside the exciting and glamorous world of fashion. The show includes many original creations and designs, as well as designs from well-known clothing lines.

Viewers will be captivated by beautiful dresses made completely out of recycled newspapers, as well as high-fashion garments that will radiate down the entire runway. Scenes will also include trendy styles in menswear, swimwear, children's attire and even edgy street fashions. The entertainment continues for guests after the show with tasty refreshments and fabulous door prizes.

Tickets are $5 presale or $7 at the door, pre-sale tickets are strongly encouraged. To order tickets or for additional information please contact Fashion Show Secretary Cheryl Young at 345-6830 or visit the Luxe Fashion Show website at <http://www.genesee.edu/gcc/fashionshow/2010/>.

The "Luxe" lineup includes:

• Eco-Couture -- Eco-friendly and recycled fashions. Scene coordinators - Brittany Moose (LeRoy) and Kayla Palmer (Oneida)
• Adore Millesime -- Vintage-inspired clothing. Scene Coordinators - Janelle Kujawski (Derby) and Michelle Luvisi (Rochester)
• Bare It All -- Trendy swimsuits for men and women. Scene Coordinator - Brittany Rogers (Seneca Falls)
• Flourish -- A blossom of fashions for adults and children. Scene Coordinators- Natasha Napper (Bronx) and Olivia Lennon (Geneva)
• Love & Luxe -- Fashions for the modern bride and groom. Scene Coordinators- Ellen Dagel (Rochester) and Jamie Sutton (Buffalo)
• Urban Chic -- Contemporary looks with an edgy and chic contrast. Scene Coordinators- Briana Alford (Norfolk) and Samantha VanderBrook (Clifton Springs)
• Formally Yours -- Timeless styles in prom wear. Scene Coordinator - April Cipolla (Batavia)
• Fair Play -- Rugged, sexy and bold attire. Scene Coordinators - Stephanie Edwards (Springville) and Kelly Gutzmer (Webster).
• Rouge - Pin-up style lingerie. Scene Coordinators - Danielle Colvin (Marcy) and Alyssa Delplato (Henrietta)
• Sheer Desire -- Romanic mix of light and dark clothing. Scene Coordinators - Alexa Blackmon (Olean) and Mallory Morse (Penn Yan).
• Masked Romance -- Stunning fabrics, unique outfits and dramatic accessories. Scene Coordinators - Connor deGuehery (Buffalo), Katelyn DeSieno (Scotia) and Keera Eiffert (Cohocton).

When Genesee Community College graduate, Kelly Caracciolo walks across the stage to collect her diploma next month it will be her first time setting foot on campus. She is a Distance Learning student from Trinidad and Tobago, who has earned a degree from Genesee completely online. 

She finished a Business Administration degree in August and will attend commencement in May with her family.

Caracciolo is no stranger to the United States. She has family in Brooklyn and has visited the U.S. many times throughout her childhood. She knew she wanted to earn a degree from the State University of New York (SUNY) education system, and was referred to Genesee by the international student advisor at SUNY Plattsburg for efficiency, low cost and convenient scheduling opportunities. She someday hopes to enroll in a management program at a local university in Trinidad to continue her education.

Caracciolo, 25, is from the Borough of Arima on the island of Trinidad, the southernmost island in the Caribbean. The birthplace of the steel pan musical instrument and the limbo dance, Trinidad is a fusion of many different cultures including Spanish, French, Indian and African. She lives in the same house she and her mother both grew up in, which boasts many family memories of island living.

She works as an administrative assistant at the University of Trinidad and Tobago, and originally found that balancing work with academic studies was challenging.

"It was a lot of work," Caracciolo noted. "But all worth it in the end. I believe the whole process has made me a more independent person."

She will graduate as a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and with a 3.81 G.P.A. She was also on the part-time student Dean's List. In the beginning, she found online classes were difficult to get accustomed to, but she gradually began to love the opportunity and believes the classes made her more independent.

It was comforting to know that the instructors were just an e-mail away. Her favorite course was BUS 214-Management Principles because it covered all aspects of the Business curriculum, which she readily applies to her professional interests and long-range career plans.

Her dream job would be to manage a hotel or resort. She is passionate about proper customer service and hopes to one day provide this to customers on a daily basis as they visit her island nation.

"I am so glad that I found Genesee Community College, and I am very grateful to the Distance Learning staff," she stated in an e-mail correspondence. "They gave me the opportunity to get started on my career. The staff is friendly and helpful, and the courses were challenging, yet enjoyable."

Caracciolo enjoys sports, especially watching and playing tennis, working out, billiards, and an occasional high-energy spinning class at the local gym. She also loves a good movie with friends, and of course, listening and dancing to native island music.

Genesee is expanding both course and degree earning options of its Distance Learning program. Last semester, 85 online courses were offered, and this semester, 108.

For further information about completing a degree at Genesee via Distance Learning, please visit <http://www.genesee.edu/DL> or contact Judith Littlejohn, Distance Learning advisor at 343-0055, ext. 6158.

The Genesee County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a nine-day tour of China late September/early October of this year.

Very similar to its successful trips in 2008 and 2009, the chamber is offering the community the unique opportunity to travel to China for the low price of $1,999. Price includes air fare (from JFK), bus to/from JFK, hotel stays, three meals a day, bus tours (with guides), admission to tourist spots, and airport taxes throughout the trip.
 
Of professional interest, this trip will present opportunities to learn a great deal about how the Chinese business system operates. The group will tour many memorable sites, both ancient and modern, and enjoy a multitude of unforgettable experiences in Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou, and Hangzhou. This year, there is also the opportunity to go to the Shanghai Expo. In addition, there is the option to visit Xian (Terra Cotta Warriors) or to Guilin (Elephant Trunk Hill) for an additional fee.
 
The chamber believes this trip to be an exceptional value. For more details call Melissa at the chamber at (585) 343-7440, ext. 27 and sign up to attend an informational meeting on April 22.

A press release from GCC:

Administrators at Genesee Community College and Keuka College in Penn Yan re-signed an articulation agreement expanding the opportunity of effectively transferring associate's degree credits earned at Genesee toward a bachelor's degree from Keuka College.

With this updated agreement, courses and program requirements are defined so that students can make a smooth transition to their desired baccalaureate program at Keuka College.

The articulation agreement enables students to take advantage of unique opportunities and benefits such as knowing the recommended course selections that secure acceptance into a four-year program at Keuka. Upon successful completion of the outlined requirements in the agreement, students will be guaranteed admission to Keuka in their desired major.

Genesee Community College offers several programs that align well with many of Keuka's degree programs. In particular, Genesee's Deaf Studies Certificate program works as a building block into Keuka's unique American Sign Language to English Interpretation program. Other popular transfer programs include Education, Social Work and Criminal Justice.

"Re-visiting this agreement allows us to have the most up-to-date course information for our students," said Patrick Walter, career and transfer coordinator at Genesee. "The purpose of this agreement is to allow students to pre-plan their college careers so they can avoid taking unneeded credits and spending money on courses that won't transfer."

Through an articulation agreement, students typically save thousands of dollars on their first two years of tuition, which at Genesee costs $140 per credit for New York state residents. In addition, if they choose to live at home they can also save on room and board. This savings allows students to concentrate more on a transfer school that fits their education needs and career goals, rather than how much that school will cost them.

Genesee Community College has transfer agreements with over 45 different institutions. For further information, please contact Patrick Walter at 343-0055, ext. 6430 or go to: <http://www.genesee.edu/CTC >.

This is a press release from Beverly L. Mancuso, executive director Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County:

National Volunteer Week 2010 is April 18-24. This year's theme, "Celebrating People in Action," honors those who dedicate themselves to taking action and bettering their communities.

It’s also about inspiring, recognizing and encouraging people to seek out imaginative ways to engage in their communities — to put themselves at the center of social change. It’s about demonstrating to the nation that by working together, we can meet our challenges and accomplish our goals. National Volunteer Week is about...discovering and actively demonstrating our collective power to promote positive transformation

Established in 1974, National Volunteer Week has grown exponentially in scope each year, drawing the support and endorsement of all subsequent U.S. presidents, governors and other respected elected officials, including our own Genesee County Legislature.  National Volunteer Week embodies the energy and power volunteers evoke on a daily basis as they lead by example — not only encouraging the people they help, but motivating others to serve as well. 

Well-known humorist and author Erma Bombeck is quoted as saying “Volunteers are the only human beings on the face of the Earth who reflect this nation’s compassion, unselfish caring, patience and just plain love for one another.”

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County is one of the many organizations that depend on volunteers every day. For almost 100 years, we have counted on thousands of volunteers as we provide programming throughout our community, To each and every one of you, thank you – whether Agriculture, Board, 4-H, Leadership Genesee, Master Gardeners, Nutrition, each and every program we have been fortunate enough to provide over the years, please know that we could never do it without you. In these challenging economic times, it is more important than ever to realize, recognize and remember our volunteers. 

I would like to take this opportunity to recognize Denise Chatt on her nomination for the 2010 New York State 4-H Salute to Excellence Volunteer of the Year award. Thank you, Denise, for sharing your time, talent and efforts and for living the 4-H motto “To Make the Best Better." Denise received honorable mention for efforts in the 4-H program in Genesee County, and will be one of a dozen 4-H Volunteers of the Day at the 2010 New York State Fair.

Let me close by once again thanking all our volunteers, and all volunteers throughout Genesee County. Thank you one and all for sharing your time, talent and efforts in furthering our mission. You truly do make a difference.

Martial arts trainer Miquel Carraballo will offer a new morning class in taekwondo instruction beginning April 26 at Cain's Taekwondo Academy in Batavia. It will be held at 8:15 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Cost is $5 per class, and the first class is free with no obligations. He also offers one-on-one and evening classes.

"I really enjoy helping people take control of their health," Carraballo said. "What I do is not just training; I help people regain confidence, and help them through their struggle."

The academy is located at 214 East Main St., suite 7. Note: parking is actually on Liberty Street. Contact by phone at 344-4414, or via e-mail at <miquel caraballo@yahoo.com> or at <cainstkd@cainstkd.com>.

In 2004, the academy was named one of the Top 200 martial arts schools in the United States by Black Belt Schools International. Its students of all ages and abilities learn discipline and structure, get exercise and are educated about this ancient martial art in a family friendly environment.

Genesee Community College will host a dual conservation presentation featuring the Seneca white deer and the local bird-banding efforts by Tom Klotzbach, a senior telecommunications manager for SunGard Higher Education.

Klotzbach will present his research and historical information from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 13 in Room T119 at the Batavia Campus. The event is free and open to the public.

He has studied the white deer herd of the Seneca Army Depot for several years and has recently become a licensed bird-bander.

The first part of the presentation will feature the history of the Seneca White Deer, a rare herd of deer living within the confines of the former Seneca Army Depot in Seneca County.

Klotzbach will discuss the history of the herd as well as the military base, population control of the herd, genetics and conservation efforts. As a former tour guide at the Seneca Army Depot, and also a former board member of the Seneca White Deer, Inc. (a non-profit conservation organization), Klotzbach is now working on a research project regarding the Seneca white deer.

When the Seneca Army Depot was created in 1941, a 24-mile fence was erected around approximately 10,000 acres, isolating a small herd of white-tailed deer, some of whom had white coats. With the protection of the fence, the herd inside the depot flourished, but eventually experienced overpopulation and starvation. In the 1950s, a depot commander, Colonel Franklin Kemble, forbid anyone from shooting the white deer during military hunts. Since then, the white deer herd has been protected and has grown to a size of approximately 200 animals. The depot was officially deactivated in 2000 and has since provided tours of the base for various groups. Currently, the Army is conducting environmental remediation at the depot.

The second part of Klotzbach's presentation will feature his bird-banding project at the college's Batavia campus, as well as his work on the western portion of the Ontario State Parkway through the Braddock Bay Bird Observatory.

His research project resumes its seasonal active, outdoor effort in the beginning of April at the college where he will once again begin tracking various species of native and non-native birds. There are 30 bird boxes spread over the campus that he voluntarily starts checking April 7 and continues visiting every four to five days through September to track hatching and premature fledging.

Tom bands juvenile birds prior to fledging and also catches adults via the use of bird traps to collect and track bird data such as age, sex, fat score and body mass, following each bird by its unique band number. Ultimately, the data collected is used to study migration patterns with the U.S. Geological Survey, and it serves as the foundation for Tom's research on nest site fidelity.

Klotzbach is the author of a research project "Cold War Artifacts: The White Deer of Seneca Ordnance Depot." This summer, he will pursue a graduate history degree from SUNY Brockport, with an emphasis on environmental history in militarized environments. A federal and state licensed bird-bander, he participates in the spring and fall banding seasons at Braddock Bay Bird Observatory. For further information about the Braddock Bay Bird Observatory go to <http://www.BBBO.org>.

After the presentations, Klotzbach will allow for a question-and-answer period. He is looking to enlist the help of students or other interested community residents to help with the data-tracking process by acting as a scribe.

For further information, please contact Tom Klotzbach at 590-2022.