Now is the time for a great getaway at the Historic Village Bed & Breakfast in Medina. When the winter doldrums start to bring you down, it’s time for you to go downtown – to downtown Medina where you can enjoy some very special gift shops, tea shops, get flowers and candy at the Apple Blossom Florist to brighten your day and the stop by The Candle Nook to see and smell what’s new.
Then, for a great dinner that rivals any fancy restaurant in Buffalo (or anywhere else for that matter), go to Zambistro and be amazed – it’s one of area’s best dining experiences. These and many more wonderful places to visit are all on Main Street in Medina, just a few blocks walk from the Historic Village Bed & Breakfast.
And, we have cable. We have WiFi and all the modern conveniences set in the Victorian elegance of times gone by. Call us to schedule your stay or visit us online to book your time away to beat the winter blues at the Historic Village Bed and Breakfast.
Historic Village Bed and Breakfast
233 West Center Street
Medina, NY 14103
Phone: (585) 331-1712
WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding Marketplace, is excited to announce Jennifer Allis Photography has been selected to receive the prestigious WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2012 for Photography!
The esteemed annual awards program recognizes the top local wedding vendors from the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism within the wedding industry. While many industry awards are selected by the organization, Jennifer Allis Photography was selected based on its stellar reviews from past newlywed clients.
Jennifer Allis Photography is recognized as part of the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire local vendor community, comprised of over 200,000 wedding professionals throughout the United States and Canada. The Bride’s Choice Award recognizes the best local wedding vendors across 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, based on their overall professional achievements throughout the past year.
“WeddingWire is thrilled to honor the success of the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire Community,” said Timothy Chi, CEO, WeddingWire. “Since the launch of the Bride’s Choice Awards™ program four years ago, thousands of outstanding wedding professionals have been recognized by the bridal community for their supreme service and dedication to the wedding industry. It is with great pleasure that we congratulate Jennifer Allis Photography for their continued professionalism and commitment to enriching the wedding planning experience for engaged couples.”
We are happy to announce that Jennifer Allis Photography is one of the very best Photographers within the WeddingWire Network, which includes leading wedding planning sites WeddingWire, Project Wedding, Brides.com, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Weddingbee. We would like to thank our past clients for taking the time to review our business on WeddingWire. Thanks to their positive feedback we were able to receive the WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ for 2012.
For more information, please visit our WeddingWire Storefront today at http://www.weddingwire.com/biz/jennifer-allis-photography-gasport/4128564f3179b94e.html.
To learn more about the Bride’s Choice Awards™, please visit www.WeddingWire.com.
A FUN AND FRIENDLY CONTEST
To promote our blog and Facebook page, A Stroka Gene-us Alpacas is sponsoring a little contest. The prize is a $30 Gift Certificate to our online store where you will find the most amazing soft and warm alpaca items and we’re sure that that includes something you will just love.
In order to enter the contest, you need to do the following:
1. Become a fan of our Facebook Page and post on our wall that you would like to enter our contest.
2. Subscribe to our blog and comment on this post that you have subscribed.
Would you like even more chances to win? Refer your friends!
When the friends you have referred become a fan of our Facebook Page, have them post that you sent them
How can you lose? Enter today!and you will get an additional entry into the contest!
What can you buy with your gift certificate?
ANYTHING THAT WE HAVE LISTED IN OUR STORE! From socks, to sweaters, to spinning wheels, you can pick exactly what you would like!
Contest ends on 2/29/12 at midnight.
Good luck to everyone!
A Stroka Gene-us Alpacas
10314 Johnson Road
Middleport, NY 14105
Phone: (716) 863-4366
Spalding Ace Hardware Lights the Way
Yes, light bulbs are changing and it may not be easy to figure out what you need now with the new types and properties of the latest in light bulbs. But at Spalding Ace Hardware and Standish-Jones, we can help.
Did you know that the nation’s new light bulb rules start taking effect Sunday?
The standards require light bulbs be at least 25% more efficient and carry labels on the front and back of packages to explain their brightness, annual operating costs and expected life span. This applies to all light bulbs made or imported after Jan. 1, but the efficiency standards apply only to traditional 100-watt incandescents. The efficiency rules will begin applying to the old-fashioned 75-watt bulb in January 2013 and 40- and 60-watt bulbs in January 2014.
The incandescent that Thomas Alva Edison invented is notoriously inefficient. It wastes 90% of its energy as heat rather than light, which is why it’s so hot when in use. So when you need to get your bulbs, head over to Spalding Ace Hardware and get the right thing.
Stop in and find what you need quickly at our stores because we know that you would rather be doing something else instead of picking out light bulbs!
Spalding Ace Hardware
215 Davison Road
Lockport, New York 14094
Phone: (716) 433-8155
And check out:
Standish-Jones Building Supply
and
Always Christmas
4440 Central Ave, Gasport, NY 14067
Phone: (716) 772-2611
All during the month of Februrary 2012, take advantage of this online special from The Carpet Doctor – get three rooms cleaned for the price of two – just listen!
The Carpet Doctor has been a family owned business for over 17 years. We service Orleans, Niagara and Erie counties. Our quality work has earned us a solid reputation as a leader in the cleaning industry.
Our services include carpet cleaning and upholstery cleaning. Our state of the art equipment combined with safe yet effective cleaning products and our years of experience, helps us to achieve cleaning results that many other cleaners cannot. Contact our office today to schedule your cleaning appointment.
The Carpet Doctor
TheCarpetDoctorWNY.com
8514 East Avenue
Gasport, New York 14067
Phone: (716) 772-RUGS
Wedding Videography
Looking for a wedding videographer? Look no further! Check out what White Bird Video Productions has to offer. And there is no guesswork involved! Want to see a sample of their work? Not a problem – the site has videos to watch so that you can see the quality of White Bird’s work.
The site also has testimonials from the many customers who have been enjoying their wedding video over and over, re-living that special day thanks to White Bird Productions. Visit White Bird Productions new website and see for yourself!
Complete Line of Services Too
And White Bird does more than wedding videos. Capture your precious school days memories, graduations, plays and don’t forget to transfer those old home movies, slides or photos to DVD so that you and your family can enjoy them for ages to come! What a great gift idea!
New Website Features
White Bird Productions site created by MPFweb.com, is loaded with special features including videos that play inside the site (embedded) so that you never leave the webpage as they play. There is also a very detailed page listing all of the many products and services from White Bird Productions. Not only do the testimonials appear on the site’s sidebar, but they can be rotated through from the sidebar by clicking on the forward/backward arrows. Check it out!
White Bird Productions
7628 Chestnut Ridge Road
Lockport, New York 14094
Phone: (716) 438-3931
To promote our blog and Facebook page, we are going to have a little contest. The prize is a $30.00 Gift Certificate to our Online Store! In order to enter the contest, you need to do the following:
1. Become a fan of our Facebook Page and post on our wall that you would like to enter our contest.
2. Subscribe to our Blog and comment on this post that you have subscribed!
Would you like even more chances to win? Refer your friends! When they become a fan of our Facebook Page, have them post that you sent them and you will get an additional entry into the contest!
What can you buy with your gift certificate? ANYTHING THAT WE HAVE LISTED IN OUR STORE! From socks, to sweaters, to spinning wheels, you can pick exactly what you would like!
Contest ends on 2/29/12 at midnight!
Good luck!
Enter to win a free $30.00 Gift Certificate to Our Farm Store!
The news is getting around about the Banquet Hall upstairs at the Alternative Grounds Caffe in Middleport. That’s because they have been sharing the news about their amazing Banquet Hall on the radio.
If you tune into WLVL you may just hear this radio commercial about the new alternative to party places that is located at 17 Main Street in Middleport.
The upstairs Banquet Hall is handicapped accessible and the menu has selections for any type of celebration. Whether it’s a birthday, shower, graduation party or retirement – call us to see how we can make it special for you. Available 7 days a week too!
To see more about the Alternative Grounds Caffe including a video tour of the shop and their complete menu for meals and parties in their upstairs Banquet Room, visit their website at AlternativeGroundsCaffe.com.
Alternative Grounds Caffe
17 Main Street
Middleport, NY 14105
Phone: (716) 735-7608
MA-MA Sales Spring/Summer Consignment Sale – Three Day Event
Get ready for a great shopping day with some great deals at the next MA-MA Sales Consignment Sale. It’s at the First Presbyterian Church, 505 Cayuga Street, Lewiston on March 9.
50% OFF ON SUNDAY
We have women, maternity and children’s items that have been gently used and are being sold at prices you won’t believe. Our sale runs Friday March 9th from 1-8, March 10th from 9-2 and March 11th from 12-3 with 50% off most items on Sunday.
We have 1,000′s of great buys for your family. Searching for that special item? Email me and I can tell you if we have it! Go to www.mamasales.com for more information!
This MA-MA Sale begins Friday March 9th 1PM ends Sunday March 11th at 3PM – see you there!
Email for more information: j8ad71@yahoo.com
LaSalle Class of 1982 – 30th Reunion
Were you in the Class of 1982 at LaSalle High School? If so, you better save the date for the big reunion at the Rapids Theater in Niagara Falls this summer.
Location: The Rapids Theater
Date: July 28, 2012
Time: 7-9 PM with opening to the public after 10 pm
Email for more information: lasalleclassof82@yahoo.com
New to The Candle Nook LLC this week!
Hi folks, this is the candle man and I’m back! Yes, back with more unique and interesting scents for my scented candles that always take everyone by surprise. Here’s what I have cooked up to add to my mind-boggling collection of scented candles already in stock:
- Bogeyman
- Dill Pickie
- Dare to Be Sexy
- Barn Wood
- Sexy Jamican
- Hearts & Daggers
- CK
- Apple Blossom
And now you must stop to see and smell these new scents. And I can just about guaranty that you won’t be able to find them anywhere else, especially – well, the first one on my list! And if you purchase your candle in February, you can get 20% OFF!
The Candle Nook LLC
409 Main Street
Medina, New York 14103
Phone:(585) 798-3888
In fact, the reviewer said the baked goods and gourmet delights were “do die for”, and we agree!
If you have never had a Sweet Sixteen cupcake, you are missing something important in life. You need to stop in and pick one out, and we suggest the Red Velvet to start with. They are made with real ingredients like real butter, real sugar, flour, etc. and that makes all the difference in the world to your taste buds.
Back to the article by Mike Kurilovitch that appeared on February 5 in the Buffalo News. Below is the complete article but we am here to tell you that at Niagara Buzz, we agree with his review and we knew all this way before Mike!
LOCKPORT — Sweet Sixteen Cafe is a bakery and a cafe. Chic, homey and delicious.
At least that’s what its web-site says. But what about real people, with real appetites? What would they say?
Well, we’re here to tell you that Sweet Sixteen is, as advertised.
We were first put on the trail of Sweet Sixteen during the Charles Rand Penney expedition at the Kenan Center last fall. While vicariously traversing the deep, dark backwaters of some tribal outpost, we detoured slightly and ended up in the snack bar, where we sampled the world’s biggest, wildest cake pops.
Like velvety towers they were, stages of soft, spongy goodness anchored by mortar-like layers of creamy sweet frosting. Sure, they leaned a little, but what good tower doesn’t?
And that stick going halfway up the middle probably didn’t provide sufficient reinforcement . . . but then, it really didn’t have to. The “pop” was short-lived.
The good news is that you won’t have any trouble finding your way to Sweet Sixteen. It’s right on West Main Street, between Chet’s and Grimble’s on the Erie Canal.
You might say Sweet Sixteen is more bakery than cafe, offering a virtual carload of cupcakes and cookies and cakes. They do weddings and parties, even catering and cooking classes. They also do lunch.
Don’t expect page upon page of gourmet offerings on the menu. They prefer sticking to that old business adage of doing only a few things, but doing them well. Hence, you can get sandwiches, soups and specialty salads — or combinations — but that’s about it.
Oh, and quiches. You can also get special dinners for special occasions via special arrangement, but that’s best left between you and the management.
We stopped in the Cafe shortly before the holidays and enjoyed its Christmas-y storefront. Inside, artglass lamp-shades set off the subdued lighting, creating a coffeehouse feel.
We tried to sample as many offerings as possible. We ordered the beautifully presented Berkeley salad ($7), the roast beef wrap ($8, $6 for a half), the turkey sandwich and cup of soup combo ($8.99) and a cup of the gourmet soup ($4.99).
My daughters were pleased to learn that the entrees were served with a minicupcake and wasted little time texting pictures of the cute little creations to jealous friends.
The broccoli and cheddar soup was thick and unusual, more broccoli than cheddar, but nevertheless quite tasty. The tomato-basil that came with Steffany’s combo was delicious, she said, and the toasty, homemade croutons that accompanied it were excellent.
The candied walnuts that were to top the Berkeley salad had apparently skipped town, so the waitress kindly offered to replace them with pecans, which my wife gladly accepted. The salad was a visual, as well as gastronomic delight, with assorted greens topped with roast beef, banana chips and a garlic-Caesar dressing. She couldn’t stop gushing about how tasty and “different” it was.
The first thing we all noticed were the extremely fresh ingredients, from the salad greens to the cold cuts to those croutons. Everything seemed to have that “just-cut” quality to it.
I said Sweet Sixteen didn’t offer pages and pages of gourmet offerings, but that is definitely not to say that what they do offer isn’t 100 percent gourmet.
Like the roast beef sandwich slathered with basil-pesto mustard, French fried onions and sprouts.
Other sandwich selections include roast beef with red pepper cream cheese, fried onions, lettuce and tomato; chicken salad with cranberries and walnuts; tuna salad with capers and almonds; a veggie wrap with hummus, roasted red peppers and seasonal veggies; glazed ham with white cheddar and honey dijon; and a BLT with fried green tomatoes.
There’s also a Tuscan salad with artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes and a balsamic fig dressing, and a Windsor salad with mixed greens, Gorgonzola, crisp apple, dried cranberries and topped with a balsamic reduction.
Sweet Sixteen tops your dining experience with signature drinks like cherry cocoa with whipped cream, or Italian sodas or gourmet coffees. And, of course, there are the baked goods, each seemingly better than the last.
Given that the cooking area is at least as large—and probably larger — than the intimate dining area, it’s little wonder that the folks at Sweet Sixteen keep coming up with such tasty treats with all that room to experiment.
16 West Main Street, Lockport (439-1616) 3 1/2 stars
(Out of four)
Favorite dish: Berkeley salad
Needs work: The variety
Healthy choice: Quiche
Price range: Moderate
Service: Good, friendly
Noise level: Low
Wheelchair access: Yes
Parking: On-street
Kid appeal: Cupcakes!
Sweet Sixteen Café
SweetSixteenCafe.com
16 West Main Street
Lockport, NY 14094
Phone: (716) 439-1616
Stuck in the house, looking for something to do?
Join us at A Stroka Gene-Us Alpacas, 10314 Johnson Rd, Middleport NY 14105 and try your hand at spinning luxuriou alpaca fiber into yarn. We are dealers for Babe Spinning Wheels, www.babesfibergarden.com.
We supply the wheel so no need to have your own.
New class starting Wednesday February 15, 2012 @ 7:00 pm. We have room for two students and one of them could be you!
The cost is only $10 per class and you will learn and enjoy it about ten times that much!
A Stroka Gene-us Alpacas
10314 Johnson Road
Middleport, NY 14105
Phone: (716) 863-4366
Yes, it is time to think spring, especially for the upcoming “Spring Extravaganza” that will benefit the search for a cure for Leukemia.
There will be a Basket Raffle, Psychic Readings, Jewelry, Designer Handbags, Chair Massages, Cookies and Chocolates, Avon, Tupperware, Face Painting and much more!
Location: Holiday Inn, 114 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls, NY 14301
Date: March 10, 2012
Time: 10 AM to 2 PM
For more information, Email dinkiedog@verizon.net
The handsome Canal Room room is based upon a Historic Erie Canal theme, and it is the perfect place to come to rest, relax, visit the quaint shops and see the historic Erie Canal, explore wineries and more.
The Canal Room a the Historic Village Bed and Breakfast, 233 West Center Street in Medina, has a separate sitting area, bathroom and air-conditioning making it perfect for your home-away-from-home.
The Historic Village Bed and Breakfast is located in the heart of Orleans County in Medina, NY. The charming atmosphere of the restored Victorian home will provide you a comfortable and relaxing stay.
The massive antique front doors lead you inside to the elegant entry way. You will be able to relax in the guest parlor, dining room, library or find your way up the long staircase to our beautiful guest rooms.
Call us to schedule your stay at the Canal Room at the Historic Village Bed and Breakfast in Medina, New York at (585) 331-1712.
Historic Village Bed and Breakfast
233 West Center Street
Medina, NY 14103
Phone: (585) 331-1712
That’s not chicken feed! It’s a $100 worth of products that are for the birds – seed, feeders, suet and such. It’s the $100 Bird Niche Lottery at Spalding Ace Hardware, 215 Davison Road in Lockport.
There are also second and third prizes available too so it’s a great time to enter to win. You can enter online for your convenience.
Enroll from Jan 29th, 2012 through Mar 1st, 2012 and add even more anticipation to the coming of spring.
Enter to Win $100 worth of bird food products from the bird niche. 2nd and 3rd place winners will receive $10 ace gift cards!
Spalding Ace Hardware
215 Davison Road
Lockport, New York 14094
Phone: (716) 433-8155
And check out:
Standish-Jones Building Supply
and
Always Christmas
4440 Central Ave, Gasport, NY 14067
Phone: (716) 772-2611
Announcing PetuniasPizzeria.com
While there are a lot of great pizza places in WNY, one of the best is a new one – Petunia’s Pizzeria. The shop, located at 8396 State Street in Gasport, has a full menu of delicious pizza, sub, wing, finger, salad and appetizers. And the best part is that Petunia’s has home delivery!
Petunia’s new and eye-catching website features photos of their food that will make your mouth water, their menu, a map and news about some of their specials.
Submit a Testimonial
After you have tasted some of Petunia’s wings, pizza, subs and curly fries, you can submit your comments online at the website and they will be featured on the site.
And if you are the curious type, you can find out why the pizza shop is called Petunia’s – it’s on their about page and is a very cute story!
Petunia’s Pizzeria
8396 State Street
Gasport, New York 14067
Phone: (716) 772-2210
Summit Print & Mail, 6042 Old Beattie Road in Lockport , is your resource for a direct marketing campaign. What is direct marketing and how can it help your business?
Direct marketing is targeting your customers and identifying them by their characteristics so that you can zero in on who really buys your product.
Direct marketing provides a unique range of benefits to you, the seller, such as flexibility, targetability, quick delivery, and most importantly, the ability to measure results.
According to the Direct Marketing Association report “The Power of Direct Marketing,” in 2010, every dollar spent on direct marketing advertising resulted in $12.57 in direct marketing-driven sales, on average.
How can you use the power of direct marketing? Call Cookie Summit Print & Mail at (716) 433-1014 to see what our team can do for you.
Summit Print & Mail, LLC
SummitPrintMail.com
6042 Old Beattie Road
Lockport, NY 14094
Phone: (716) 433-1014
Vintage Jewelry, Clothing, Shoes, More!
If you love the classic look of older jewelry, vintage clothing and more, you will love the “Vintage Corner” that is now open at Gifts From The Village, 1904 Hess Road in Appleton. Like these pieces of jewelry like cameos and pins you can see in our photo, bring back a more elegant time that now you can wear as well.
While there is some very fetching and more modern jewelry including necklaces, rings, bracelets and more at Gifts From The Village, this new addition to Gifts From The Village, features vintage jewelry, clothes, shoes and more items that you won’t be able to find at any other shop. If you like a unique look, you will love Gifts From The Village’s Vintage Corner.
Come on in and take a look for yourself and see what’s old – that’s new!
Gifts From The Village has gifts for every occasion and you’ll need to spend some time here in order to see all that we have inside our cozy little shop on Hess Road near the railroad tracks.
Gifts From The Village
1904 Hess Road
Appleton, New York 14008
Phone: (716) 778-8845
Fort Hyde Kennels, 8513 Ridge Road in Gasport, has now joined the ranks of businesses on Facebook!
Give us a thumbs up by visiting our BRAND NEW Facebook page and let us know what you like most about Fort Hyde Kennels with a comment. We’d love to hear from you.
Share your experiences about our state-of-the-art boarding facilities, our amazing grooming services and our training programs too. While you’re on our page, check out a the photos of our K-9 Carnival that took place Saturday, May 21 at Fort Hyde Kennels.
You can also visit our website by clicking the link below or call us at (716) 772-2356 with any questions you may have about our pet boarding, training or grooming services.
Fort Hyde Kennels
FortHydeKennels.com
8513 Ridge Road
Gasport, NY 14067
Phone: (716) 772-2356
Need flea medicine for your cat or dog? Need shampoo, powder, brush or a new leash?
You don’t have to run off the that big discount store so far away to get it. Get these items at Eclectic Acres Boarding and Grooming at their convenient location at 8838 Ridge Road in Gasport, NY.
And if you’ re not a “do it yourself” type of person, you can call Florence to arrange to have your dog or cat groomed at Eclectic Acres and just pick up your pet when they are sweet and clean.
Grooming is very affordable at Eclectic Acres. Prices range from $28 for cats and small dogs to $45 for extra large dogs so be sure to call and make your appointment today.
Eclectic Acres
EclecticAcres.NiagaraBuzz.biz
8838 Ridge Road
Gasport, NY 14067
Phone: (716) 807-8894
A lot of people ask about the type of wax used in candles. There is a lot of misinformation out there so I would like to share the following questions and answers are taken from the National Candle Association’s website. Hope they help to clarify and then you can relax and enjoy your scented candles from The Candle Nook with peace of mind.
What kinds of waxes are typically used in candles?
The most commonly used candle wax is paraffin. Beeswax, soy wax, palm wax, gels, and synthetic waxes are also frequently used in candles. Different blends of these waxes are popular with many
manufacturers.
Are certain candle waxes better than others?
No. All types of quality candle waxes have been shown to burn cleanly, safely and in the same manner. U.S. candle manufacturers select waxes or blends of waxes based on their suitability for specific types of candles or formulation profiles, as well as their own candle-making preferences.
Is paraffin wax toxic?
No. Paraffin wax – like all candle waxes – is non-toxic. In fact, paraffin is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use in food, cosmetics, and medical applications. Food-grade paraffin is commonly used for manufacturing candles.
Are candles made with “natural” ingredients or essential oils safer?
A natural ingredient, as opposed to a manufactured or synthesized ingredient, is not necessarily any safer. In fact, scores
of natural ingredients are known to be extremely toxic to humans in very small amounts.
The Candle Nook LLC
409 Main Street
Medina, New York 14103
Phone:(585) 798-3888
Tell the story of your engagement or a special anniversary. The author of the story that receives the most “likes” on Facebook between 1-23-12 and Valentines Day, 2012 will win a $1000 Mills Jewelers gift card.
All you have to do is click here. You can post the pictures of your ring or the related piece of fine jewelry that made your moment extra special. You can share pictures of your moment so that friends and family can view it from wherever they are across the country. Your story must be at least 200 words and include a picture. See the complete rules. Don’t be shy!
* The author of the story that receives the most “likes” on Facebook will win a $1000 Mills Jewelers gift card. Eligible stories must be submitted between 1-23-12 and Valentines Day, 2012. Winner will be determined at 9:00 p.m. EST on 2-14-2012. Prior contest winners are excluded. A random drawing will determine the winner in the event of a tie.
Mills Jewelers
51 Main Street
Lockport, New York 14094
Phone: (716) 433-6456
The month of April was busy and exciting at Amy Hanssen Training Center.
The main event for most of the clients was attending the AQHA (American Quarter Horse Association) horse shows in Hamburg, NY.
A beautiful new Show Complex has recently been built, and it is a venue that horse enthusiasts
from all over are enjoying.
All of the horse and rider teams from Amy Hanssen Training Center at 9063 Chestnut Ridge Road, performed excellently, and tons of prizes were won by all. One of the most exciting parts of each weekend was the Hunter Derby Class.
This class was in the evening, and formal attire was worn by all exhibitors. Wine and cheese
events took place after the awards ceremony.
Several of our horses placed in the top ten each weekend. The big excitement however, was that Virginia Beaton and He’s Got The Details, a horse owned by Amy Hanssen , won BOTH weekends.
The same horse was then awarded with the Grand Champion for both weekends combined. The Reserve Champion was awarded to Virginia Beaton and Millers Review, owned by The Fike family.
Beautiful prizes were given to both of these horses. Everyone works so hard to prepare for these shows and it showed at this April event.
We are proud to say that all were fantastic. Once again, the April QH Shows were successful and greatly enjoyed!
For more information about the Amy Hanssen Training Center, call us at (716) 735-7988.
The Amy Hanssen Training Center
9063 Chestnut Ridge Road
Middleport, New York
Phone: (716) 735-7988
The Candle Nook LLC, Main Street in Medina is simply full of little “nooks” that feature candles centered about a certain theme. It is not only a fun place to visit for the wonderful scented candles, the ice cream, antiques and more, but the nooks are so entertaining.
Like this nook that features scents related to beer and wine. Mark, the Candle Man himself, creates these nooks as well as the candles, and uses some very unique items for display. An old refrigerator like grandma used to have is filled with scented candles in flavors that will make you smile and make you want to have one. And then another. And then another.
It’s a perfect little spot to be to get a feeling for the upcoming Wine About Winter event taking place in Medina on Saturday, February 4 from 3 to 7 PM. Tickets always sell out so it’s best to get them early – like now – at www.WineAboutWinter.com or at Ashlee’s Place in Medina.
The Candle Nook LLC
409 Main Street
Medina, New York 14103
Phone:(585) 798-3888
The devil is in the details, and Rick captured them in this job for a family in Rochester, NY.
This Maedl’s Woodcrafts kitchen was recently completed, and as usual, was a fabulous job.
The homeowners were really happy with their new Maedl kitchen, and since it was a very complicated job, they had praise galore for Rick Maedl because he did a super job of trimming out.
Most people think a custom built and designed kitchen is a lot more expensive than a kitchen from the large chain stores, but it’s not. Rick Maedl advises you to get a price quote before you spend your hard earned cash on your new kitchen. And custom built kitchens can take advantage of more of the space available in your kitchen area. Cabinets out of a box cannot.
Join the growing number of people “in the know” about a custom made kitchen and call Maedl’s Woodcrafts at (716) 735-7631 to arrange for your price quote.
Maedl’s Woodcrafts
MaedlsWoodcrafts.NiagaraBuzz.biz
33 Mechanic Street
Middleport, NY 14105
Phone: (716) 735-7631
When you needs something special with your logo on it, don’t go all over looking for just the right item. Head over to Summit Print & Mail’s promotional items website and find everything and anything.
For example, look at this wine bottle cooler that fits a 25 oz. / 750 ml bottle of varying shapes that can have your logo and business name custom imprinted on it.
Sophisticated styling of this wine cooler is enhanced by a discreet clip off carrying handle. This wine bottle cooler fits a 25 oz. / 750 ml of varying shapes.
It is a beautiful, unique gift quality made from neoprene. Stylish, versatile and convenient and with your logo on it, will send a great message about you and your business.
It’s easy to order online or you can call Cookie at Summit Print & Mail located at 6042 Old Beattie Road in Lockport. Summit has been providing local area businesses and non-profits with award winning printing and mailing services for years and now offers a great line of promotional items online here.
For more about this product and to see TONS more items, look here. For information about Summit Print & Mail contact Cookie at (716) 433-1014.
Summit Print & Mail, LLC
SummitPrintMail.com
6042 Old Beattie Road
Lockport, NY 14094
Phone: (716) 433-1014
Get these cool Guess sunglasses to promote your business!
These Guess shiny gunmetal temple sunglasses, have the well-known shield “G” stone logo on the end piece.
Open metal linked temples, polycarbonate lens are great news for your customers. They enjoy 100% UVA and UVB protection.
And look at the gunmetal temple with black tips, gray gradient lens for additional coolness.
And if you order these sunglasses for your business or customers from Summit Print and Mail’s online Logo Mall, they come with retail gift box packaging. Classy.
Here’s where you can find them online or you can call Cookie at (716) 433-1014.
Summit Print & Mail, LLC
SummitPrintMail.com
6042 Old Beattie Road
Lockport, NY 14094
Phone: (716) 433-1014
In honor of January’s official birthstone – garnet – Mills Jewelers, 51 Main Street in Lockport, invites you to step into our way-back machine and take a magical ride to a balmy Midtown Manhattan in August of 1885, where immigrant laborers are busy digging the New York City subway and sewer systems.
Deep under West 35th Street, near Broadway, one of the laborers unearths a reddish-brown alamandite garnet weighing an incredible 9 pounds, 10 ounces. As heavy as an infant and about seven inches in diameter, this 24-facet behemoth was originally named the Subway Garnet and you can read the best of the story here…
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The Banquet Place at the Middleport Fire Department was the perfect spot for a daytime get-together for a group of fun-loving retirees.
There was a load of room as The Banquet Place seats 500+ and the group used the mic for some old-time trivia and announcements while they enjoyed a video presentation and music playing throughout their event.
While there is a full kitchen and catering can be arranged, this party brought in their own food and beverages. Whatever suits you!
The Banquet Place is available for rent for just about any type of event – graduation time isn’t that far off. Call Dave at 628-1361 to book your event or for more information.
The Banquet Place
28 Main Street
Middleport, NY 14105
Phone: (716) 628-1361
Sometimes it’s just nice to host a party away from home.
Why? Because there’s no pre or post-cleaning involved, and at the Banquet Place at the Middleport Fire Hall, everyone gets a good look at the TV because there are 5 of them around the room.
Relax and watch at the bar or find a seat with friends at a table where you can enjoy some typical football fare and still see the action from any one of the TVs placed around the hall. And if you don’t want to run and bring in your food, catering can be arranged.
Interested? Call Dave at (716) 628-1361 to see about reserving the perfect football party place for your favorite team’s next game. (It may or may not be the Buffalo Bills. I’m just saying…)
To see more of what is inside the Banquet Place located on Main Street in Middleport, visit online.
The Banquet Place
TheBanquetPlace.NiagaraBuzz.biz
28 Main Street
Middleport, NY 14105
Phone: (716) 628-1361
Woodman Farms Has Flexible Hand Knitted Horses
You’ll really like Woodman Farm’s new horses that now sport a special feature – they can be posed!
The head knitter at Woodman Farms has been experimenting with her homemade hand knitted horses that everyone already loves, making them more versatile. (She had always heard how important it is to be flexible.)
As always, Woodman Farms has a great selection of her other hand knitted animals and characters as well as honey and lip balms.
Woodman Farms
WoodmanFarms.NiagaraBuzz.biz
Middleport, NY 14105
Phone: (716) 510-6707
Call Dave at (716) 628-1361 to book your event.
With seating capacity for over 500 people, ample parking, caterers license and our recently remodeled party room, The Banquet Place at the Middleport Fire Department is the perfect location for weddings, anniversary parties, graduation parties, company parties, sports celebrations and more.
Call Dave at (716) 628-1361 to reserve The Banquet Place for your next event, to find out more information or to arrange a visit before you book your event.
Want to see a bit more? Click the link below to visit The Banquet Place online.
The Banquet Place
TheBanquetPlace.NiagaraBuzz.biz
28 Main Street
Middleport, NY 14105
Phone: (716) 628-1361
Now that spring in WNY has finally decided to arrive, and none too early, it’s time for a visit to the Alternative Grounds Caffe, 17 Main Street in Middleport.
Many people have discovered this amazing caffe with its fireplace, leather sofas and chairs, street seating, wood floors and wireless Internet access, but have you?
Stop in and enjoy a great cup of Joe, a muffin, bagel sandwich, NY deli, panini, wrap, soup, or a mouthwatering dessert like our fudge brownies, fresh-baked cookies, scones, or cake. And we also serve beer and wine if you just want to stop in to sit and watch the news our large screen TV.
And we have specialty teas and coffees too. Don’t forget to ask us to see our amazing upstairs banquet room too.
Alternative Grounds Caffe
17 Main Street
Middleport, NY 14105
Phone: (716) 735-7608
The Niagara Holiday Market, which has drawn regional shoppers to Old Falls Street since Nov. 25, has ended it’s holiday run as of January 1, and Barker Chocolate Box was a huge part of the successful experience in Niagara Falls. The booth was a main attraction and business was brisk according to Cindy Jex, owner of Barker Chocolate Box. “Our stand was always busy and it was a great event for Barker Chocolate Box. People loved our products and came back for more!”
According to an article in the Buffalo News, the festival’s small businesses including Barker Chocolate Box, brought thousands of customers to downtown Niagara Falls where they set up stands filled with their products for sale in an area that is usually vacant space. Not only Barker Chocolate Box, but other vendors reported selling out of merchandise during the market’s first few weeks. Luckily for chocolate lovers, you can purchase candy and treats from Barker Chocolate Box online in their shop that is open whenever you are ready for deliciousness – just click the link below to visit.
Barker Chocolate Box
BarkerChocolateBox.com
9704 Townline Road
Barker, New York 14012
Phone: (716) 572-4940
Nutritional supplements for all of your health care needs
Feeling like your system could use a boost this time of the year? Too much food, too much shopping, and it’s getting cold, everyone’s coughing?
Come check out some supplements and/or herbs that can boost your system, including pediatric liquid herbs for many conditions. If you have questions about what nutritional supplements can do for you, please call me at (716) 628-3802 and I would be happy to help.
In addition to nutritional supplements, we also offer acupuncture treatments and other Traditional Chinese Medicine modalities for your health and well being.
Start your New Year off right with an investment in your good health!
Points Acupuncture
2658 No. Main Street
Newfane, NY 14108
Phone: (716) 628-3802
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Take a look at some of these colorful and unique full color printed reusable totes, compressed into unique shapes that are available for your business from Summit Print & Mail’s online Logo Mall.
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Unique full color printed reusable totes, compressed into unique shapes add impact and achieve client goals. 100% Unbleached Eco-Friendly Cotton tote bag, printed full color or spot color, compressed into stock shapes or create your own. It includes a full color custom insert card for marketing messages, coupon or QR Code to track your return on investment. Think of using this for promos ranging from gift with purchase to street teams, grocery stores, farmers markets, book stores or schools – the sky is the limit for your ideas.
They are made from cotton and have cotton’s natural color – perfect background for company’s logo!
Call Cookie at Summit Print & Mail to order yours today.
Summit Print & Mail, LLC
SummitPrintMail.com
6042 Old Beattie Road
Lockport, NY 14094
Phone: (716) 433-1014
Meals at Darrell’s are as close to home cooking as it gets. We offer a selection of daily dinner specials and a full menu of dinner entrees that are sure to please.
We are well known for our Fish Fry which is offered every Wednesday and Friday. It’s a generous piece of fresh mild fish with a crispy coating that will flake apart when you eat it with your choice of two sides and roll and butter.
Sometimes the line is out the door on Fridays for our fish fry and that should tell you something. We have a lot of fish fry fans because it’s delicious.
Call us for a takeout order too at 735-7252.
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90 Telegraph Road
Middleport, NY 14105
Phone: (716) 735-7252
It’s important that you have a great place for your pet to stay while you are away.
At Fort Hyde Kennels, they are happy to offer some tips on selecting a kennel that will help you find the right boarding kennel for your cat or dog. These tips can also be found on their website.
Fort Hyde Kennel strongly recommends that you:
1. Visit and tour the facility yourself.
2. While there, insist on seeing the area where your pet will be staying.
3. Note if the kennel areas are clean.
4. Ask the staff questions about your pet and their stay at that facility. Do they seen knowledgeable and helpful?
At Fort Hyde Kennels, they would be happy to have you visit and show you the kennel area where your pets would be staying. Just call Fort Hyde at 772-2356 to make an appointment for the staff to show you around, answer your questions about your pet’s stay and let you know that they are proud of their beautiful and clean boarding kennels.
Fort Hyde Kennels
FortHydeKennels.com
8513 Ridge Road
Gasport, NY 14067
Phone: (716) 772-2356
People love to keep up with trends and using real wood, metal, and stone for their counter tops is vogue. But is it the best choice? Let’s look at wood, for example.
Richard Maedl of Maedl’s Woodcrafts, 33 Mechanic Street in Middleport would like you to consider high definition laminates for a couple of reasons. First, let’s explain what they are.
Laminates are typically made from a thin layer printed paper bound with melamine resin attached to high-density fiberboard. <– See photo left.
Let’s compare using wood counter tops to laminates. The wooden counter tops are commonly called butcher block and can be made from many different species but hard maple is the most popular. It’s tough and affordable – it goes for about $30 per square foot, and can be refinished easily. BUT, it needs to be oiled every month or so. If not, the wood can darken and split. Wood is not heat resistant and can be burned and it often gets scratched. Owners often get disappointed.
Sure the real wood looks great, but many people think that high definition laminates are the real thing because they come in so many colors and finish options, they are affordable and durable. Most laminates are about 1/4 the cost of stone, engineered stone or copper and some woods, which is a big factor for a lot of folks, and they last.
Many of our customers think they want natural wood only to be disappointed when it cracks, gets scratched, stained or is damaged from a hot item placed there. It’s to be expected with natural materials.
But if you want to stay within budget and have beautiful kitchen counter tops for years to come, Rick recommends a high definition laminated counter top, which usually run from $15 to $40 per square foot installed.
Call Maedl’s Woodcrafts at (716) 735-7631 to ask about the benefits and wide range of color and texture options for high definition laminate counter tops for your kitchen.
Maedl’s Woodcrafts
MaedlsWoodcrafts.NiagaraBuzz.biz
33 Mechanic Street
Middleport, NY 14105
Phone: (716) 735-7631
I have been using The Banquet Place in Middleport for parties for quite some time now. Here is a shot I took of my favorite place at The Banquet Place.
Why is it my favorite place?
Because people can’t help but gather around the handsome full-service bar at The Banquet Place. It’s a comfortable place to chat and enjoy a drink during a party.
They can watch the wide screen TV there or catch their program on the other four televisions located in each corner of The Banquet Place.
And because they have cable TV, this makes The Banquet Place the perfect spot for your group to watch a sporting event and celebrate.
Of course, there are lots of people who have their wedding receptions there too – it seats 500+ people, like I did.
Maybe if the Bills do really well this season and there are some playoff games to have a big party for I can use it for that. Here’s hoping!
The Banquet Place
TheBanquetPlace.NiagaraBuzz.biz
28 Main Street
Middleport, NY 14105
Phone: (716) 628-1361
December 14, 2011 Meeting
Attendance: Julie Maedl, Vonda Westcott, Mary Ann Stroka, Susan Pearson, Cindy Meal, Janet Lyndaker, Patt Fagan
Agenda Items: The annual dinner meeting in January was discussed. Darrell’s Place is the location and it was decided that Wednesday, January 25th will be the date beginning at 6 p.m. with a cash (wine/beer) mixer with dinner being served at 6:30. An invitation to all business association members will be sent out soon with all the details. As in the past the association will pay for half of one members dinner per business. Guests are at full price. Payment is due in full when reservation is sent in. The dinner will include a selection of main menu items, a potato, vegetable and choice of soup or salad, beverage and a sundae for dessert. The cost this year is $14 per person ($7 for one business member). Plan on attending and networking with fellow association members. This is a great opportunity to meet and greet other business owners.
Welcome to Cindy Meal. Cindy has opened the Lamp Lighter Gallery & Studio at 16 Main Street, Middleport. Stop in and see her gallery.
The is no morning breakfast meeting in January due to the annual dinner meeting on January 25th at Darrells’ Place.
ANNUAL DINNER BUSINESS MEETING – DARRELL’S PLACE ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25TH 6 P.M.
Repectfully submitted,
Julie Maedl (filling in for Ann Busch)
At Amy Hanssen Training Center, 9063 Chestnut Ridge Road in Middleport, we offer riding lessons for all levels of riders. Whether you hope to just simply take lessons or if you are a horse show enthusiast, our riding program will fit your needs.
We proudly offer quality, top of the line lesson horses at the Amy Hanssen Training Center. You will learn about the safety, comfort and challenges involved in horse riding. The Equine industry will instill self-confidence, responsibility and courage to all.
What Are Lessons Like?
Lessons at Amy Hanssen Training Center are available as private, semi-private or as 1/2 hour lessons. Students are instructed in all phases of horse care, grooming, saddling and riding.
Lessons are available for Western Riding, English Riding and Jumping. And because we offer both indoor and outdoor arenas, we have our lessons offered throughout the whole year.
Call us at (716) 735-7988 for more information and to ask any other questions you might have about the Amy Hanssen Training Center, our Summer Horse Camp or our other services.
The Amy Hanssen Training Center
9063 Chestnut Ridge Road
Middleport, New York
Phone: (716) 735-7988
In addition to herbal medicines, Points Acupuncture, 2658 No. Main Street in Newfane, now carries a pediatric tincture herbal medicine that is in an easy-to-administer liquid formula that is given with a dropper. It makes it easy for parents to administer and easy for kids to swallow.
Stacey Austin of Points Acupuncture, says that this herbal medicine for kids is helpful with kids that have allergies, ear infections, the cold and flu, asthma, wheezing, a dry cough, sore throat, tender teeth, insomnia, an upset tummy and even bed wetting.
Have questions? Call Stacey and ask to learn more about it.
And for the adults, Points Acupuncture also carries a quality line of nutritional supplements for all your health care needs. In addition, you can also get Biofreeze, a natural remedy that you can apply topically for aches and pains.
Points Acupuncture
2658 No. Main Street
Newfane, NY 14108
Phone: (716) 628-3802
Or
Christopher Family Chiropractic
350 Alberta Drive Suite 204
Amherst, NY 14226
Looking for the perfect place to hold your celebration?
Well look no further. The Banquet Place located at the Middleport Fire Department at 28 Main Street in the Village of Middleport is the perfect place for any event.
With seating capacity for over 500 people, ample parking, caterers license and our beautifully remodeled party room, The Banquet Place at the Middleport Fire Department is the perfect location for weddings, anniversary parties, graduation parties, company parties, sports celebrations and more. We have folks to cater your event or you can arrange for a caterer to come and take advantage of our full and ample kitchen to prepare and serve your food at your party.
Call us anytime to book your party, celebration, wedding, anniversary or organization’s fundraiser – we’re the perfect spot!
The Banquet Place
TheBanquetPlace.NiagaraBuzz.biz
28 Main Street
Middleport, New York 14105
Phone: (716) 628-1361
Floral Accents, your North Tonawanda Florist, announces their new website!
It features Photo Galleries with the gorgeous brides and grooms with flowers by Floral Accents in their wedding section, their heartfelt sympathy arrangements, pictures from proms and parties and a great new way to purchase your items online for delivery.
The Shop section of the site really shows off the wide selection of gorgeous floral arrangements and provides you with options to suit your needs. There are shop sections for flowers during each of the seasons, for everyday occasions, sympathy, proms and parties and of course – weddings.
And if you check out the Specials section, you will find the “Word of the Week” that can offer you $5 off of your $45 purchase at Floral Accents.
You’re invited to explore the Floral Accents website, designed and created by MPFweb.com and see what’s blooming for you. You can call Floral Accents at (716) 743-9159 to order by phone if you prefer – we don’t forget that Floral Accents can deliver your flowers too.
Floral Accents
877 Payne Avenue
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
PHONE: (716) 743-9159
Do you have to buy a Christmas gift for someone with a gluten issue? Good news!
The Sweet Sixteen Cafe, 16 W. Main Street in Lockport, has a lot of gluten free retail products. How about some peppermint whoopie pie mix, pancake mix, waffle mix, chocolate and vanilla cake and even chocolate chunk cookies?
You can have your pick if you are in the need for gluten-free baked goods, and for those without gluten issues, Ellen was recently spotted having one of the Sweet Sixteen Cafe’s chocolate chip cookies…just out of the oven, a little crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside and the chocolate was gooey. Her comment? She simply said, “Ahhhh.”
We think you will too!
Sweet Sixteen Café
SweetSixteenCafe.com
16 West Main Street
Lockport, NY 14094
Phone: (716) 439-1616
With so many supplements to choose from, how do you know which is the best?
Isotonix products offer the fastest and most efficient delivery system of nutraceutical supplements so your body receives maximum results. Supplements supplement a healthy diet and lifestyle.
Our most popular supplements include…
OPC-3 with Pycnogenol – Powerful antioxidant, promoting cardiovascular and joint health, helps maintain a healthy cholesterol and blood glucose level, has an anti-inflammatory action for all kinds of pain.
Prime Joint Support Formula – Supports relief from inflammation associated with normal aging, maintains normal joint fluidity and flexibiilty, promotes normal cartilage regeneration and synthesis.
As well as many others such as…
* Multi-vitamin with or without iron
* Vitamin B-complex, C and D
* Calcium
* Digestive Enzymes with Probiotics
* Aloe Juice
* Isochrome for maintenence of healthy blood sugar levels
* Bliss an anti-stress formula
* Omega 3 fatty acids
* Coenzyme Q-10
* Adrenal, Cortisol, Thyroid and Stress Support Formula
* CORE Fat and Carb Inhibitor
* CLA
* Female Support Formulas for PMS and Menopause symptoms …AND MUCH MORE!
Herbal Medicine
I also carry the Blue Poppy line of herbal medicine for many of your basic health needs, herbal medicine is a safe, natural way to help with a wide variety of conditions. From your basic cold, allergies, digestive issues, PMS and menopausal symptoms to helping to manage blood sugar, cholesterol and hypertension.
If you would like to know more about herbal supplements, call me at Points Acupuncture!
Points Acupuncture
2658 No. Main Street
Newfane, NY 14108
Phone: (716) 628-3802
Or
Christopher Family Chiropractic
350 Alberta Drive Suite 204
Amherst, NY 14226
There are Christmas wreaths and then there are CHRISTMAS WREATHS, which you will find at Apple Blossom Florist, 530 Main Street in Medina, NY. Take a look at the beautiful and very different wreaths that we have on display, but could be on your door as soon as you visit us.
These are just a smattering of what is available and if you have any special requests, we would love to put a wreath or any other decoration or floral arrangement together for you.
Now is a great time to visit because Apple Blossom Florist was one of the focal points for this past weekend’s Medina Old Tyme celebration and our shop is a Winter Wonderland – the front window is just like the old days. We also have a nice variety of gift items and they are perfect when you don’t know what to get someone! And then you can always give a gift certificate so that the person on your list can order some fresh flowers when the time is right for them.
And if you need to send a holiday arrangement to someone, remember that we deliver!
Apple Blossom Florist
530 Main Street
Medina, New York 14103
Phone: (585) 798-2421
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Imagine how you felt the last time you were in a hot tub. The warmth of the water relaxed you and the pressure of the water jets against your body soothed your aches and pains. Now imagine feeling this way without undressing or getting wet. That’s what our hydromassage tables feel like. Just lie back, set the timer and within ten minutes you will achieve a state of total relaxation.
Physiologic Effects of Radiant Heat
- Analgesic—This effect is the most frequent indication for the application of heat. Current thought suggests this
effect is related to the gate control theory of pain modulation.
- Antispasmodic—Heat is generally considered to produce a relaxation effect and reduction in muscle guarding. It also increases the elasticity of connective tissue which is an important consideration in treatment of post acute strains and sprains, and after long periods of immobilization.
- Decongestive—Increased capillary blood flow is important in the treatment of many types of injury because it causes an increase in the supply of oxygen and other necessary nutrients and enzymes in addition to an increased clearing of metabolites.
- Sedative—Heat helps decrease spasticity, tenderness and spasm.
- Local vasodilation—Increases local metabolic rate (increased healing rate) and resultant additional heat.
Call Gasport Chiropractic & Wellness today at (716) 772-2200 to schedule your hydromassage!
Now is the time for a great getaway at the Historic Village Bed & Breakfast in Medina. When the winter doldrums start to bring you down, it’s time for you to go downtown – to downtown Medina where you can enjoy some very special gift shops, tea shops, get flowers and candy at the Apple Blossom Florist to brighten your day and the stop by The Candle Nook to see and smell what’s new.
