Summit Physical Therapy & Sportscare Centers’ Co-Directors, Wayne Younge, P.T. and Jim Turcer, P.T. are proud to announce the opening of a second clinic on the Bank Street campus. On July 1st, 2009 Summit Physical Therapy will begin operating the UMMC Physical Therapy Department at Bank Street, formerly known as W.N.Y. Physical & Occupational Therapy.
Under the continued guidance of Jackie Davis, P.T., UMMC Physical Therapy at Bank Street will continue to offer all of the services this community has grown to rely on and trust in, including aquatic and occupational therapy. Summit Physical Therapy & Sportscare Center will continue to be the provider of choice for all inpatient care at UMMC.
For over 22 years Summit Physical Therapy & Sportscare Center has provided unparalleled commitment to the Batavia community, setting the standard in the treatment of:
We thank you for your support in the past and look forward to the opportunity to care for you and your family in the future as we continue to grow and meet the ever changing needs of our community. Summit Physical Therapy & Sportscare Center…The Clear Choice… Close to Home
The New York State Police, the Trooper Foundation and Allstate Insurance will sponsor the 2nd Annual “G.O. Ride - Girls Only Motorcycle Event” on Saturday, July 11.
The event is designed for women riders or women who want to learn more about motorcycle riding and motorcycle safety. It's free and will include a motorcycle instruction presentation given by a New York state police motorcycle safety officer.
Local motorcycle vendors will be on site with motorcycles and equipment specifically designed for women. The event will also include an escorted motorcycle ride through the Niagara wine country followed by a picnic with music by a local band.
It takes place at 9 a.m. at the Oppenheim Park 2713 Niagara Falls Blvd. in the Town of Wheatfield. Bring your friends and come and enjoy a great day of riding.
The New York State Police has planned an Independence Day Traffic Safety Initiative to heighten the public’s awareness of the dangers posed by speeding, impaired driving and failure to properly use safety restraints. Starting today and running through Monday, July 6, patrols will pay close attention to motorists who may be violating any of these traffic laws.
“We have a commitment to protect all who are traveling on the highways this holiday weekend," said Major Christopher L. Cummings, Troop “A” commander. “If you are caught drinking and driving you will be arrested. We will not tolerate irresponsible driving behavior that puts others in danger."
Throughout the holiday weekend motorists should expect sobriety checkpoints and roving patrols committed to DWI enforcement.
“We are asking the public to use common sense, if you will be drinking plan on having a designated driver or use public transportation,” Cummings said.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, during the Fourth of July holiday in 2007, there were a total of 200 traffic related fatalities. Of that number, 44 percent involved a driver or motorcycle rider with a BAC of .08 or higher.
In addition, troopers want people to be sensible and not use illegal fireworks in celebrating the Fourth of July. Their use often results in injury and disfigurement to the user, some of whom are children.
The State Police encourage everyone to leave the fireworks to the professionals and attend a fireworks display instead.
New York State’s Fireworks Law Section 270 of the penal code governs the possession, sale and use of illegal fireworks. Here's some key information to keep in mind:
Friday July 3rd
GeneseExcel Sports is proud to present its first-ever Cheerleading Boot Camp, designed specifically for cheerleaders aged 13 through 18. Scheduled to begin July 20 and continue through July 29, the camp will be held at the Community Fields Complex located on Bank Street Road (at the E. Saile Dr. intersection) in Batavia on Mondays & Wednesdays from 1 – 3 p.m.
Cheerleading Boot Camp is designed for the cheerleader who wishes to prepare for high-school try-outs this fall. Participants will take part in intense stretching and conditioning, jump & sequence, tumbling and basic stunting with a superior coaching staff that includes Krista Shamp, two-time sectional winning coach from Batavia High School. Shamp, a former Buffalo Jill, cheered for Buffalo State College and Batavia High School. She took coached at BHS from 2002 – 2007 where she led two teams to championship titles; the first-ever wins in Section V history for Batavia Cheerleading. She also is a five-time Section V Coach of the Year. “My staff and I are devoted to inspiring young athletes to understand and enjoy the sport of cheerleading. We have many years of experience collectively ranging from high school cheerleading to college national teams, All-Star performances to professional cheerleading. My hope is that we can bring a new level of expertise and spirit to local cheerleading.”
Cost of the camp is $125; sign-up by July 9 and receive a free t-shirt. For more information call Patty Hawley at 585.343.3329 or email info@geneseeexcelsports.
Basket donations are being sought for the Andrew McLaughlin Benefit, a fundraising event to benefit Andrew McLaughlin, who is currently undergoing treatment for non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Andrew is scheduled to undergo a bone marrow transplant in August. The benefit will be held at Pearl Street Grill & Brewery, 76 Pearl St., Buffalo, NY on August 20 from 6 p.m. – 9p.m. $20 donation includes a Chinese auction, music, & snacks. Andrew is the son-in-law of Jeff and Carol Boshart, owners of Boshart Enterprises & Aircraft Services, Inc. located in the town of Batavia. To donate an item, or for more information about this event, contact Carol Boshart at 585 344-1749 or carol@boshartaviation.com or Susie Boyce sboyce@lawleyinsurance.com
“Master the Art: Scrapbooking,” a class for adults, will be presented at
Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross St. Batavia on Saturday, July 25 from
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Genesee Community College's Board of Trustees accepted $2,223,950 in bids to upgrade the outdoor athletic fields, the Anthony T. Zambito Gymnasium and locker rooms.
The project also includes construction of a new artificial turf field for soccer and lacrosse. Joy, McCoola and Zilch of Glens Falls is the project architect.
The board awarded four of the five recommended bids, subject to the acceptance of post-bid information by the architect and college. They are:
Bids came in well within the project budget, said Kevin Hamilton, Vice President for Finance and Operations. Work should be underway in early July, Mr. Hamilton told trustees, and targeted to be completed by mid-fall.
V.J. Gautieri Contractors, LLC, had the recommended low bid of $394,450 for general construction work in the gymnasium. However, two of the six trustees present abstained from voting because of possible conflict of interest. Six yes votes were necessary to approve these actions. The board will take action on this part of the bid package on or before the Board's next scheduled meeting in July when additional members are present.
The last part of the project, the renovation of the locker room areas, will be put out to bid within the next month.
The state has already approved funding for half of the $4.1 million project cost.
A new, free, digital version of the Genesee County Housing Assistance & Information Directory is now available online.
Download it at www.co.genesee.ny.us/community.html
The Genesee Region Housing Initiatives Committee says the directory is intended to provide information to Genesee County residents desiring to improve their current housing situation.
It consists of a comprehensive list of agencies that provide housing assistance as well as apartment complexes, subsidized housing options for seniors and families, student housing, mobile home parks, utility providers, and much more.
The document lists contact information, location, number of units and rent prices.
In addition, for the first time, web addresses and email contact information is included where available. The information has been provided by the named agencies, landlords, and municipalities and assembled by the Genesee Region Housing Initiatives Committee with the help of the Genesee County Department of Planning.
Since going digital in 2005, the directory has regularly been listed in the top 10 most visited/downloaded pages of the Genesee County website.
June Lee, left, and Janet Lee were outside of the Masonic Template 200 E. Main St., which also happens to be the location of The Batavian office, this afternoon, so I asked what was going on.
"We're waiting for the photographer from the paper," June said.
"Well, how would you like to have The Batavian take your picture, too?" I asked and she said "sure."
The book sale, sponsored by the Batavia Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, is Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., "rain or shine."
Proceeds will benefit various local charities.
One thing I was curious about: Whether Batavia has chapters of Demolay (I was a member for a short time in my youth), or Rainbow Girls. The Lees said there is an effort ongoing right now to reconstitute a Rainbow Girls chapter in Genesee County.
The Genesee Country Farmer’s Market, in cooperation with Oliver’s Candies, will give away a $50 gift card to the popular West Main St. candy store as part of a series of cross-promotional events that couple the Farmer’s Market with local, independent retailers. No purchase is necessary to win the gift card. Anyone may register to win at the Genesee Country Farmer’s Market, Park Road (Batavia Downs parking lot), Batavia, on Tuesday, July 6 and Friday, July 10. The drawing will be conducted on Friday. The winner need not be present to claim their prize.
According to Market Manager Patty Hawley, “Fruit and chocolate is a popular pair. Beyond the expected ‘chocolate-covered strawberries’, there are endless combinations that highlight both the sweet-tart nature of fruit and the creaminess of milk or dark chocolate.” Chocolate can be paired with raspberries, cherries (both currently either in season or imminent at the market) and wines & cordials to enhance the flavors of both foods. “Partnering with Oliver’s Candies is a perfect fit since fresh fruits are in abundance in the summertime and representatives from the Niagara Wine Trail will be available each week at the market to offer suggestions on pairing wine with chocolate.”
Aside from the Oliver’s Candies promotion, there are several other events planned at the market this year. Children from the Batavia Player’s Youth Theatre group will be performing highlights from their upcoming show on Friday, August 7, instructors at Blue Pearl Yoga Studio will present a yoga demonstration on Friday, July 24, and “we’re planning another gift card raffle with Roxy’s Music Store this summer as well,” Hawley noted.
The Genesee Country Farmer’s Market is open on Tuesdays and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. through October. For more information on the Oliver’s Candies Gift Card Giveaway or upcoming events at the market, call Patty Hawley at 585.343.3329.
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
Paul Fenton: 585.356.2358
fentonfarm@aol.com
Patty Hawley: 585.343.3329
pfhawley@gmail.com
Mayhem Riders MC Club
East Bethany
New York 14054
Phone (585) 356-0889
e-mail mayhemriders@hotmail.com
website: www. mayhemriders.com
June 29, 2009
Local Businesses Around
Batavia NY
The Mayhem Riders MC Club along with other local Clubs, Businesses, Friends, and Family member’s are having a benefit-fund raiser on August 22nd 2009 @ 2:00 p.m. at the East Bethany Fire Hall, for one of our members father, Mr. Patsy Rapone is from Batavia he is also in the local carpenters union, a long time horse owner/racer at Batavia Downs. Mr Rapone was diagnosed with Small Cell Cancer earlier this year, he is currently in the hospital trying his hardest to fight this cancer, we are asking local businesses to please donate what you can to help us raise funds for the family of Mr. Rapone.
With this donation your business will be mentioned on local radio, newspaper, and internet sites.
Please contact us at (585) 356-0889 and we will arrange pickup of your donation. Please check out our website for the benefit flyer
Dear Friend,Thank you,
Audrey Johnson
Treasurer
Co-Founder Mayhem Riders MC Club
Care-A-Van Ministries will be on State street this Sunday at 2:30 for street church. Pastor Werk from St. Paul Lutheran will be delivering the message.
Care-A-Van will be on State street for our weekly grocery and clothing distribution.
Cost only $35
Monday June 29- Thursday July 2
The Downtown Public Market opens in the morning at 9:30 a.m.
Vendors this year include: Lloyd Christ Farms, S & T Christ Farms, J & W Fresh Farm Produce, Nice Farms, Schwab Farms & Watt Farm, Alston’s BBQ Sauce, Genesee ARC (Handmade) Pet Products, Nonna’s Vegetable Plants & Crafts & Pressed Flowers by L. Regatuso, Posy Power Peddler
Jackson St. Grill & Belladessa’s Pizza will serve hots, hamburgers, pizza & refreshments from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.
The market runs every Thursday for the season from 9:30 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the corner of Center and Ellicott.
Batavia Police Youth Det. Todd Crossett completed his first marathon May 25 in 4 hours and 4 minutes, and it was for a worthy cause.
Crossett ran into the Buffalo Marathon to raise funds for the Royal Rangers, a scouting group of 30 boys supervised by Crossett.
He raised $400, which will help boys participation in the Royal Rangers. Many would not be able to attend camp outs without the funds, according to a BPD press release.
I am in the process of planning a 20 year high school class reunion at Elba Central School. There is only one person I have not been able to find any contact information for. His name is Steve Hall. If you know him or his whereabouts, please comment so that I can get in contact with you.
Downtown Batavia Rocks - The Jackson Square Concert Series, “Friday Night In The Square” runs weekly through Aug. 28. The concerts are held in historic Downtown Batavia’s Jackson Square (located in the alleyways off of Jackson and Center streets). The concerts are free and start at 7 and end at 9. Come early to get a good seat. Check out the Square and dine and shop in downtown Batavia.
The musical entertainment ranges anywhere from blues, country, celtic/folk, to classic rock. On June 26, “Ghost Riders” (country) perform. The rest of the lineup is:
There is something for everyone! More than 5,000 people from all over western New York attend this event annually.
Also, don't miss the The Ramble Music & Art Fest in Jackson Square on from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 11. More than 20 different groups and individuals will be performing. There will be chalk art on the streets, other activities and food and refreshments.
This series of concerts is brought to you by the Batavia Business Improvement District. The major sponsor for this event is M & T Bank.
Rain days the concerts will be held in the Batavia City Centre (formerly Genesee Country Mall). Bring your own seating. A variety of food and refreshments will be available. For more information contact Don Burkel, Batavia Business Improvement District, at 585-344-0900. For downtown events visit www.downtownbataviany.com..
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