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
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.
Darrell’s Place RestaurantDarrellsPlaceInc.com
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!
What is a crossover in printing terms? It’s when the printing goes across the gutter or from one page to the facing page of a publication. And let’s face it, a lot of printing jobs involve crossovers.
So what is the best type of paper to choose for a job with a crossover? (You know that choosing the paper is just about the most important factor that will contribute to your print job’s quality, right?)
Smooth and vellum papers are generally preferred when printing crossovers because of their side-to-side consistency.
During the printing process, the paper passes between a wire mesh and a felt blanket, giving the two sides of the sheet slightly different characteristics.
Need advice about your next print job? Want it to look look like a quality piece? Call Summit Print & Mail and we can make sure that happens.
Sign up to receive Summit Print & Mail’s “$ummit Matter$” newsletter by calling Cookie at (716) 433-1014 or send and email to info@summitprintmail.com.
Taking Your Message to the World
Summit Print & Mail, LLC
SummitPrintMail.com
6042 Old Beattie Road
Lockport, NY 14094
Phone: (716) 433-1014
Fort Hyde Kennels, 8513 Ridge Road in Gasport, offers a wide variety of training classes for you and your dog.
Our classes are taught by Sarah Reed and Denny Murphy, certified trainers with years of experience who can help you train your pet and work with you as you accomplish your goals.
Classes at Fort Hyde Kennels include puppy kindergarten, beginner and advanced dog training, agility training, as well as in-house and private training classes.
Call us at 772-2356 to see what class is the most appropriate for your dog and check our training schedule. And be sure to ask us about Yappy Hour – a fun time for your pet to play and exercise with other dogs in a supervised area while you watch the fun. Two time slots are available on Saturdays for Yappy Hour, one for big dogs and another for smaller dogs.
Fort Hyde Kennels
FortHydeKennels.com
8513 Ridge Road
Gasport, NY 14067
Phone: (716) 772-2356
Who doesn’t like chocolate? Who needs a great customer appreciation gift? Who doesn’t like to do this type of holiday shopping?
CUSTOMER APPRECIATION OR EMPLOYEE GIFT IDEA
Well, the answers to those questions might lead you to consider a gift of Astor Chocolate, specifically, their new line of three tiered Belgian chocolate hazelnut truffles, stacked in a tower. It has 15 truffles and will please everyone.
Give the gift of rich Belgian milk chocolate hazelnut truffles in gold foil and Belgian white chocolate hazelnut truffles in silver foil alternately filled and nestled in our stylish Nouveau truffle boxes with custom imprinted logo.
It’s a great gift idea and you can order online or call Cookie at Summit Print & Mail at (716) 433-1014 to order them with your logo and name on the packages!
And remember that there are hundreds of other gift ideas and promotional items online at the Summit Print & Mail Logo Mall – check it out!
Summit Print & Mail, LLC
SummitPrintMail.com
6042 Old Beattie Road
Lockport, NY 14094
Phone: (716) 433-1014
Schedule of Events – Saturday, November 26 in Medina
- 10:00 ”Middleport Bell Tones” bell choir at St. John’s Episcopal Church at 200 E. Center St.
- 10:00-12:00 “The Night Before Christmas” children’s window scavenger hunt that starts and ends at
- Presbyterian Church on Main St.
- 10:00-4:00 Cookie decorating for children at Case-Nic Cookies at 439 Main St. ($1.00 donation goes to
- MAAC)
- 10:00-8:00 “Enchanted Forrest” vote $.50 for your favorite decorated Christmas tree at 413 Main
- St. trees are decorated by local organizations and business, then they are donated after
- the event to needed families through Community Action of Orleans County
- 10:30 “Cutest Little Elf Costume Contest” at 513 Main St. by George Lama Photography
- 11:00 “Taize Service” an ecumenical of singing, silence and scripture reading with a harp, organ, and
- vocals preformed by four local musicians at St. Johns Episcopal Church at 200 E. Center St.
- 11:00-12:00 “Craft time with Kamie” at The Book Shoppe at 519 Main St. (no charge)
- 12:00 “Santa’s Arrival Parade” and “Pets on Parade” on Main St.
- 12:00-3:00 Horse drawn wagon/sleigh rides by Hartland Carriages on Main St. (no charge)
- 12:30-2:00 Photos with Santa in Santa House at Rotary Park by Decorate Medina Committee ($2.00 each)
- 12:30-2:00 Story time with Mrs. Claus at the Prebyterian Church on Main St., hot chocolate and cookies
- provided by GCASA (no charge)
- 1:00 “Dance Theater” by Brandon Johnson youth holiday dance performance in Presbyterian Church
- on Main St. in the basement
- 1:00-6:00 Coloring contest at Blissets Specialty Shop at 447 Main St.
- 1:30 “18th Century French Baroque Organ Music” preformed by Aaron Grabowski at Holy Trinity
- Parish (St.Mary’s Church) corner of W. Ave. and Eagle St.
- 3:00-4:00 Swag making and decorating at Apple Blossom Florist at 530 Main St. ($10.00 each)
- 3:00-5:00 Children’s book signing with local author Ron Mazzarella, “There’s a Whale in the Canal” at The
- Book Shoppe at 519 Main St.
- 4:00 “Holiday Idol” singing competition on Main St. stage
- 4:00-6:00 Make your own Smores on the Shirt Factory Cafe’ patio at 115 W. Center St.($1.00 each)
- 5:00 Ghost Riders Drum and Bugle Corp. on Main St.
- 6:00 “Parade of Lights” on Park Ave and Main St.
Concluding the parade will be a tree lighting ceremony with Mr. and Mrs. Claus in Rotary Park
All vendors will be on the sidewalks and in the following buildings: Bents Opera House at 444 Main St. and 529 Main St. (next to Country Club Resturant)
Food Vendors at the Event
- Medina Masons
- Calvary Tabernacle Church–bake goods, apples, etc.
- Flyway Farms–maple products-maple cotton, maple coffee, etc.
- English Rose Tea Shop–tea tasting
- Barker Chocolate Box–chocolates, fudge, popcorn, bark, etc.
- Troop 35–hot chocolate, mulled cider
- Future Business Leaders of America(FBLA)–specialty meats fund raiser
- Cub Scout Pack 28–hot chili, popcorn, tea, coffee
- Kimmie’s Catering & Confections–canned goods, pies, cookies
Craft Vendors and Fine Artists
- David Sevenski–fresh cut Christmas trees
- Apple Blossom Florist–fresh wreath, garland, boxwood trees, etc.
- The Candle Nook, LLC– hand poured candles
- Dennis Meehan– swedish weaving
- Blissets–hand painted ornaments
- Judy Szulis–tupperware
- Olde World Christmas–ornaments
- Claire Flair Jewelry–vintage jewelry and designs
- Patricia Marotta–beach glass candle holders and rosary’s
- Carolyn Vasquez–feather art
- Shannon Lawton–soy candles
- Bonnie Ullery–solar lights and fresh wreaths
- Turn The Page–jewelry, hats, scarves, stockings, ornaments, hand painted stem ware, etc.
- Jennifer Craft/K.C. Hunt–original photography, arts and crafts
- JC Designs–personalized pet bandannas, neck coolers, catnip and fleece toys
- Wesley & Sara Salen–country artisan decorative bird houses and signs
- KiraArts–handmade quirky plush creatures from recycled clothing and fleece
- Sharry’s Boutique–glass pendants, ribbon necklaces, himalaya bags, etc.
- Keepin’ It Krafty–lighted glass blocks, glass magnets, painted wine glasses, kids tutu’s, etc.
- Kathleen Eick–hand knitted mittens for children and adults
- Tonya McCollum–hand crafted jewelry and stained glass
- Blessing Unlimited–inspirational messages on plaques, blocks, journals, etc.
Other Events in Town
- 1:00-3:00 “Medina Historical Museum Open House” take a glime into Medina’s past at 406 W. Ave.
- 10:00-5:00 “Elizabeth Cooper Studio Christmas Open House” exclusive handmade dolls, santa’s, and fairies
- at 212 Park Ave.
- 4:00-6:00 “Songs of the Season” Meet the Artist reception provided by GO ART at Shirt Factory Cafe’ at
- 115 W. Center St.
- 4:30, 5:45, 7:00 “The Polar Express” departing for Medina Railroad Museum at 530 W. Ave
- 6:30-9:00 Live Christian Music at Calvary Tabernacle at 324 Catherine St.(parking on Ann St.)
- 7:30 Live music at Shirt Factory Cafe’ at 115 W. Center St.
Presented by the Medina Business Association and the Village of Medina Tourism Committee
Event Chairperson: Lisa Trippensee — Apple Blossom Florist: 585-798-2421
Parade of Lights: Jim Hancock — 585-798-2118
Barker Chocolate Box Candies, Fudge, Treats Featured At National Cooking Show
Apparently the word is out about how good the chocolates, candies, fudges, and treats are when they are from Barker Chocolate Box. They will be attending the Metropolitan Cooking Show in November to show off just how good their products taste to some big names in the food business.
On November 5 and 6, a booth featuring Barker Chocolate Box will be one of the limited number of food vendors at the Metropolitan Cooking Show, so it’s a real honor to be chosen to attend.
To make it even sweeter of an opportunity, there will be celebrity cooks at the show making appearances and sharing their cooking tips – none other than Paula Deen, Guy Fario and Giada!
Want to learn more? We’ll be posting photos after the show but you can visit www.Metrocoooking.com for more information before the event.
Barker Chocolate Box
BarkerChocolateBox.com
9704 Townline Road
Barker, New York 14012
Phone: (716) 572-4940
When you are ready to plan your wedding, make sure you call Dave at (716) 628-1361 to tour The Banquet Place, 28 Main Street in Middleport.
Why The Banquet Place? Because The Banquet Place is so spacious, with seating capacity for 500+, a full kitchen for your caterer, a sound system and stage area, full bar and air conditioning. And you can decorate it any way that you would like.
And with the newly remodeled entryway, you can really make an entrance. It’s perfect for announcing a bride and groom for the first time as well as on their 50th anniversary.
Call us at (716) 628-1361 to book your event or for more information. Click the link below to see more photos of The Banquet Place at the Middleport Fire Hall.
The Banquet Place
TheBanquetPlace.NiagaraBuzz.biz
28 Main Street
Middleport, NY 14105
Phone: (716) 628-1361
When you need some color, get blooms for yourself or for any occasion from Apple Blossom Florist in Medina.
Delivery is no problem – just call us at (585) 798-2421 to make the arrangements – both for what flowers you would like as well as the address you would like them delivered to.
We take special joy in creating with flowers and it shows in each of our fresh or silk arrangements.
Whether it’s a wedding, shower, birth,anniversary or special party, or a funeral, fresh flowers from Apple Blossom Florist, 530 Main Street in Medina, bring beauty and show that you care.
Apple Blossom Florist
530 Main Street
Medina, NY 14103
Phone: (585) 798-2421
The Whistle-stop room at the Historic Village Bed and Breakfast, 233 West Center Street in Medina, is based on a railroad theme and it’s a fabulous mix of old-time charm and the most modern of conveniences and comforts.
Sleep on this large comfortable four poster bed, relax on the two sitting chairs, watch television, surf the net via our wireless internet, all in an air-conditioned room with a separate large bathroom.
All of these features, along the the rest of the amazing Historic Village Bed and Breakfast in Medina, New York, are the reasons that this room a natural for a romantic getaway or an ideal spot for business travelers.
While at the Historic Village Bed and Breakfast, you can explore our other guest rooms, read in the library, set for a spell in the guest parlor or other sitting areas or visit now with an online tour of our guest rooms and all we have to offer our guests.
And if you like the Whistle-stop room, perhaps you would enjoy a trip to the nearby Medina Railroad Museum - check our link to our website below to see just how close we are to the Museum, local shops, restaurants and more!
Historic Village Bed and Breakfast
233 West Center Street
Medina, NY 14103
Phone: (585) 331-1712
When you know the benefits of stabilizing your spine, you know that it makes you feel better all over. They have helped alleviate pain for millions of people. Stabilizing Orthotics that are individually fitted to your feet based on a scan, provide whole-body support by effectively balancing your feet – the body’s foundation.
Dr. Pazik at Gasport Chiropractic & Wellness, 4437 Main Street in Gasport, provides a foot scan during exams to determine how your weight is distributed on your feet. Uneven distribution of body weight can cause pain to the knees, hips and spine.
And now there are many styles of custom orthotics to choose from that are very stylish for both men and women. Go to work wearing custom orthotics (spinal pelvic stabilizers) provides balance and support for a solid foundation for your entire body and allows normal foot movement and no one will know that your shoes are working for you too.
For more about how custom orthotics can provide you with improved support call Dr. Aaron Pazik at (716) 772-2200.
Gasport Chiropractic & Wellness
GasportChiropractic.com
4437 Main Street
Gasport, New York 14067
Phone: (716) 772-2200
Around Western New York, Billy’s Beef is known as THE BEST roast beef on weck you can get. The beef is juicy, hot and piled high and Billy’s fries, cheese fries and fried veggies are enough to make your mouth water just thinking about them.
Don’t Just Think About Billy’s Beef and Fries – Get Them!
Head over to Our Farm, Ridge Road in Gasport to get your taste of Billy’s Beef. This great location is the new home of Billy’s Beef and Maggie’s Kitchen. You can bring the whole family for a meal, take a ride through the hidden hollows and sip something hot around the bonfire at dusk.
We are open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 9 PM. And after the winter weather sets in, we’ll be open for cross country skiing – more info about that is to come on Niagara Buzz.
Kids Meal Special
And we have an amazing kids meal that the little ones will love and you will love the price.
We also have animals for the kids to pet, a Country Store to explore and we’d love to see you. And if you click here, you can download a coupon for a FREE hayride admission when you visit.
Our Farm
7610 Ridge Road
Gasport, New York 14067
Phone: (716) 772-2697
Experience the simpler times of life at Our Farm, 7610 Ridge Road in Gasport, NY
Ride Through The Trails, Pastures, And Woods
Enjoy the countryside, a ride in the woods and hidden hollows in our specially made hay wagon, feed the animals, relax in our country garden, enjoy a delicious meal from Billy’s Beef, or bask around a campfire every evening at dusk.
And if you have the kids, we have a special rate for the kids and for groups so come and enjoy the country – there is something at Our Farm for everyone! There are even special meals for the kids that are just the right size and right price – ask for the Kids Meal.
Our Farm is open for hayrides in the hidden hollows on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. from October through December.
Our Farm
7610 Ridge Road
Gasport, New York 14067
Phone: (716) 772-2697
Who cares if it’s snowing and blowing when you have a snow blower to see things through. Even through inches and inches of snow like we get in Western New York.
We have snow blowers!
If you still don’t have a snow blower and need to get the most powerful way to clean up your driveway and sidewalks, stop into Middleport Tractor, 86 Rochester Road in Middleport and ask us to show you how it’s done.
You didn’t know we had snow blowers too? Well we do and we can help you find one and show you how to operate it.
We are a family-owned business that has been serving the local community for years and we are known for our friendly service and our quality workmanship. You won’t get any fast-talking salespeople here – just the facts and the convenience of being in your neighborhood when you need us. Call us at (716) 735-3200 and ask about our snow blowers that are in stock or stop by our recently remodeled showroom and see for yourself.
And don’t forget that the off-season is the best time for you to service your lawn mower.We do repairs better than anybody else.
Middleport Tractor
MiddleportTractor.com
86 Rochester Road
Middleport, NY 14105
Phone: (716) 735-3200
Our Barn has a new face!
And it is a thing of beauty. Stop by our horseback riding, leasing, boarding and training center at 9063 Chestnut Ridge Road in Middleport, NY and see the new remodeling and improvements.
Now that our work is completed, our new and updated facilities at the Amy Hanssen Training Center include:
- 35 large box stalls
- 80 x 120 indoor arena with sand footing
- 2 tack rooms
- Office
- Lavatory
- Heated viewing room
- Shower rack
- 2 huge turnout pastures
- 2 outdoor turnout pens
- 200 x 250 outdoor riding arena with Hunt Course
- Round Pen
- 80 x 120 Outdoor Riding Arena with sand footing
The Amy Hanssen Training Center
9063 Chestnut Ridge Road
Middleport, New York 14105
Phone: (716) 735-7988
