If you are a small business owner, you know you don’t have much time to catch up on what’s new with technology, new trends and the latest in the digital printing arena.
You can call Cookie at (716) 433-1014 at Summit Print & Mail, 6042 Old Beattie Road in Lockport and tell her to put you on the $ummit Matter$ mailing list and you can keep up too.
$ummit Matter$ is a monthly newsletter that brings you the latest in Internet etiquette, bits of wisdom from near and far and advice for your business including printing tips. And it is a brief read – it won’t take you forever to learn these tips.
Take this month for example, there is a great article about rules for sending emails. Did you know that forgetting to put something in the subject line can reduce the chances of someone opening your email? Do you type with all CAPS? Bad idea – and the article shares why this is the case.
Call 433-1014 today for your copy of $ummit Matter$ and stay informed.
Summit Print & Mail, LLC
SummitPrintMail.com
6042 Old Beattie Road
Lockport, NY 14094
Phone: (716) 433-1014
May 27 – “The Final Salute” A Memorial Day Tribute at Royalton Bible Church, 8457 Bunker Hill Road, Gasport NY.
Memorial Day is not about the living, it is about the men and women who have died so that we, the living, can have life and enjoy the freedoms we have. In this very special worship service we invite the area veteran’s organizations, to help us pay tribute our fallen heroes, and honor them with “A Final Salute” at Royalton Bible Church.
The service will include the posting of our nations colors, the singing of patriotic songs, special music, a tribute to the MIA/POW Table, A patriotic DVD presentation, a message of hope from the Bible, the call of veterans, the final salute, firing squad, taps, and prayer.
This is one of two patriotic services that our church puts on in honor of our veterans, and it is always a moving service for everyone who attends. The worship service is followed by a picnic style lunch where our veterans are the honored guest.
The service begins at 10:30 and this is our personal invitation to you to join with us for this very special worship service. If you would like to stay for lunch, please call, (716)433-8030.
Royalton Bible Church
RoyaltonBibleChurch.com
8457 Bunker Hill Road
Gasport, NY 14067
Phone: (716) 433-8030
Now is the perfect time to go and see all the wonderful items at the amazing little gift shop packed full with charm and gifts! Come to the Open House at Gifts From The Village, 1904 Hess Road in Appleton on Saturday, June 2 to see what we mean!
You can find something for everyone while you shop and you might just end up with some goodies for you because there will be a door prize, free samples, refreshments and lots of fun going on from 10 AM to 4 PM.
Gifts From the Village has jewelry, home decor, cards, candles, scented creams and lotions, aprons, antiques, fishing lures and you will be absolutely astounded at the amount of items you will find at this cozy little shop that is so close to the Niagara Wine Trail. It’s the perfect place to stop on a sunny (or a rainy) day!
And the 150 guests at this event that was held recently by the Masonic Lodge were so pleased that it was held at The Banquet Place at the Middleport Fire Hall. They enjoyed the comfortable and newly remodeled interior, ample restrooms, and so much more that made the event perfect.
The Banquet Place can seat more than 500 people, and is air conditioned too. And there is plenty of parking as well in lots that are just a hop, skip and jump away.
Lots of folks enjoyed the full bar too, and the full kitchen was where a delicious meal was prepared and served to everyone’s delight.
If you or your group needs a great place to hold their event, call The Banquet Place and make an appointment to visit or to reserve your event date.
The Banquet Place
TheBanquetPlace.NiagaraBuzz.biz
28 Main Street
Middleport, New York 14105
Phone: (716) 628-1361
When you are running late, have had a very busy day and you are really pooped, a nice dinner delivered to your door, hot and fresh is a welcome way to end such a day.
Luckily for us, Petunia’s Pizzeria, 8396 State Street in Gasport delivers! I am a big fan of Petunia’s pizza as the crust is delicious, the wings are meaty and come with carrot sticks and celery and the blue cheese isn’t a substitute for milk – no! It’s thick and creamy.
Call Petunia’s at 772-2210 and ask for home delivery and then relax while you wait for your very delicious dinner to arrive. Check out Petunia’s menu online for what’s for dinner when you are ready to eat but too tired to cook.
Petunia’s Pizzeria
8396 State Street
Gasport, New York 14067
Phone: (716) 772-2210
$5 per adult, $3 per child; $5 game bracelet additional per person (sorry, no coupons or passes accepted)
Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum 180 Thompson St. NT
Travel back in time to “ye days of olde” at the Twelfth Annual Brass Ring Thing Renaissance Festival. Join knights, ladies, and the local community to celebrate the early origins of carrousels. Immerse yourself in history with weapons demonstrations and tournaments, period songsters and storytellers, historic artisan demonstrations, themed crafts and games, vendors, food, contests—and so much more.
A great event for the entire family you won’t want to miss! Co-sponsored by the Society for Creative Anachronism.
You are cordially invited to help us taste select wine and foods together at Leonard Oakes Estate Winery, 10609 Ridge Road in Medina, on Wednesday, May 23 at our fundraising event. Funds raised at this family-sponsored event will be donated to breast cancer research.
Join us for a FREE WINE & FOOD PAIRING FUNDRAISER! WED., MAY 23, 6:30 – 8:30 PM at Leonard Oakes Estate Winery, 10609 Ridge Road, Medina NY EAT, DRINK AND HELP US RAISE FUNDS FOR A DONATION TOWARD BREAST CANCER RESEARCH
WINE TASTING, CHINESE AUCTION ITEMS, SPLIT CLUB, DOOR PRIZES, AND MORE!
Come for wine, food and a bit of showing off from Vonda Westcott, an Independent Pampered Chef Consultant, who is helping us with this fundraiser too because Pampered Chef will donate $1 from every purchase of their pink limited-edition products at Help Whip Cancer® Fundraiser Cooking Shows during the month of May!
Join us for FREE food, FREE wine, and some fun and to help raise funds to fight breast cancer. The Fagan family is hosting this event to raise money for a donation to this cause and hope you can attend. We will taste some delicious recipes from The Pampered Chef, and fudge from Barker Chocolate Box along with select wines to suit these foods. You will learn about the wine and about the great Pampered Chef items used to make the recipes. Come taste and see and help us make a nice donation towards breast cancer research.
A friend of our family has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer so we want to show we care. Here is our invitation to our fundraiser on May 23, 2012 we are holding at Leonard Oakes Estate Winery in Medina.
You are cordially invited to help us taste select wine and foods together at Leonard Oakes Estate Winery, 10609 Ridge Road in Medina, on Wednesday, May 23 at our fundraising event. Funds raised at the event will be donated to breast cancer research.
In addition to the wine, and appetizers, there will be a bit of showing off from Vonda Westcott, our Pampered Chef representative, who is helping us with this fundraiser too because Pampered Chef will donate $1 from every purchase of their pink limited-edition products at Help Whip Cancer® Fundraiser Cooking Shows during the month of May!
There is no better time to “bake a difference” than the month of May. Pampered Chef is once again helping the fight against breast cancer from May 1 through May 31 by donating $1 for every limited-edition pink item that is purchased at one of their May “Whip Breast Cancer” shows.
At The Pampered Chef®, they feel it is crucial to educate and promote the importance of breast cancer early detection. To support this effort, between May 1 and 31, independent Pampered Chef® Consultants, like Vonda Westcott, raise funds from the sale of pink limited-edition products and Help Whip Cancer® Fundraiser Cooking Shows.
Funds raised by the Help Whip Cancer® campaign are distributed to breast cancer education and early detection programs across the country.
Since the campaign’s beginning in 2000, Consultants and customers have raised more than $7.9 million to Help Whip Cancer®!
(Editor’s Note: I am having a show on May 23 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Leonard Oakes Estate Winery in Medina and Vonda Westcott, Independent Consultant for The Pampered Chef will be there with her pink limited-edition items for sale.)
You can help whip cancer too by scheduling your own show and offering these items for display and purchase so that the $1 donation for every item sold can be given to the American Cancer Society. Call Vonda at (716) 735-7717 to schedule your show in May.
Kids get 2 FREE games of bowling all summer long in 2012 at Medina Lanes.
The folks at Medina Lanes, 11249 Maple Ridge Road in Medina, are taking part in a program called Kids Bowl Free. It’s a first ever program just for kids!
This program is designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and provide a safe, secure, and fun way for kids to spend time this summer.
Children are eligible to register for 2 free games a day, all summer long, courtesy of the participating bowling centers, like Medina Lanes. Want to know more about Kids Bowl Free at Medina Lanes? Call us at (585) 318-4474 and ask us about it. It’s a great way for kids to learn how to bowl and get them moving this summer!
For more info about this program, go to www.KidsBowlFree.com.
Also part of the program is a special way for teachers to be reimbursed for their out-of-pocket expenses used in the classroom. Elementary and middle school teachers can apply for one of 400 $250.00 grants for classroom supplies. This program, sponsored by KidsBowlFree.com, is awarding these grants through May 2012 to help reimburse teachers for out of pocket expenses they use to support their school curriculum.
Medina Lanes
11249 Maple Ridge Road
Medina, New York 14103
Phone: (585) 318-4474
The Sweet Sixteen Cafe, 16 W. Main Street in Lockport wants you to know that they have a very popular and unique flavor of cupcake. Nutella.
Perhaps you didn’t realize that Nutella isn’t only for toast. Now you know.
Who would have thought this chocolate and hazelnut lovers delight could be configured into a cupcake? Why the folks at Sweet Sixteen Cafe, of course.
What’s it taste like? Think moist hazelnut cake with a rich chocolate frosting and a pretzel/hazelnut sprinkle on top.
From all accounts, it is “freaking delicious.”
And of course, it has the Sweet Sixteen Cafe’s famous mile-high frosting.
If you would like to receive the daily menu from the Sweet Sixteen Cafe, just drop them a line (716) 439-1616 and it can be faxed to your place of business. It’s also listed on their Facebook page so be sure to “friend” them.
Sweet Sixteen Café
SweetSixteenCafe.com
16 West Main Street
Lockport, NY 14094
Phone: (716) 439-1616
It’s that time again – time for the delicious taste of homegrown vegetables. The season begins with asparagus and it’s picked and ready for you to pick up at Schwab’s Farm Market, 9035 Rochester Road in Gasport.
While this is just the beginning of the fresh and homegrown produce that we enjoy in WNY, you had better not miss it. Asparagus comes on early in the spring but it won’t last forever.
According to some experts, it also has some amazing health benefits. Yes, they say that asparagus can detoxify our system, has anti-aging functions, is considered an aphrodisiac, can protect against cancer, reduces pain and inflammation, can prevent osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, and reduces the risk of heart disease. So what’s not to love? (I am not sure if the big blob of butter I usually put on my has any effect on these benefits, however.)
So head over to Schwab’s Farm Market and enjoy your WNY veggies while they are fresh. And don’t forget that Schwab’s accepts Food Stamps.
Schwab’s Farm Market
9035 Rochester Road
Gasport, New York 14067
Phone: (716) 735-7570
Amy Hannsen Training Center, 9063 Chestnut Ridge Road in Middleport, is known in WNY for their wide variety of services including riding lessons and instruction, training, leasing & boarding accommodations, summer camp, horse sales and horse shows. And speaking of horse shows, the Amy Hanssen Training Center has these great shows and events to look forward to for the 2012 Season.
May 11-13: QH Show
Cobleskill, NY
May 20: Open Show
Niagara County Fair Grounds
May 24-28: QH show “Breeders”
Syracuse, NY
June 8, 9, 10: ESQHYA QH Show
Syracuse, NY
June 24: ESQHA Novice Show
Chemung County Fair, Horseheads, NY
June 30: Open English Show
Newstead Equestrian Center
July 5, 6, 7, 8: ESQHYA QH Show
Hamburg, NY
July 15: Open Show
Niagara County Fair Grounds
August 4 & 5: Candy Apple QH Show
Hamburg, NY
August 8, 9, 10, 11: Erie County Fair QH Show
Hamburg, NY
August 19: WNYQHCI Open Show
Newstead, NY
August 23-26: Region Five Regional Show
Augusta, NJ
September 9: Open Show
Niagara County Fair Grounds
September 19, 20, 21, 22, 23: Fall Show QH
Syracuse, NY
Oct. 12-17: (Final Dates TBD) All American Quarter Horse Congress
Columbus, OH
For more information about horseback riding lessons, training, horses for sale or summer horse camp, visit the Amy Hanssen Training Center website at the link below.
Nowhere. It’s only from Woodman Farms. (And they come in light or dark meat – see photo.)
Yes, if you missed Woodman Farms “boneless chicken” and other adorable creations at Winterfest this year, don’t worry. She will have more of her creations cooked up for her next show and we will let you know when and where on Niagara Buzz. But…
In the meantime, you can contact Woodman Farms to order one of her adorable hand knitted toys that you can find on her website, on this website or tell her about any special request that you might have.
Woodman Farms specialty? A challenge.
This talented artist at Woodman Farms is also quite good a making replicas of your real pets and a photo can turn into a lovable and “carefree” pet that will actually stay where you put him or her. And there is no feeding or cleaning up after them either.
All Woodman Farms critters are made in the USA – with love. Not everyone can say that.
Woodman Farms
WoodmanFarms.NiagaraBuzz.biz
Middleport, NY 14105
Phone: (716) 510-6707
No, they are not, and here’s why. Not all vitamins are designed by health professionals. Not all vitamins are rapidly absorbed by the body using the most effective means of delivering the nutrients and minerals as possible. Why spend money on vitamins or supplements if they are not going to be absorbed and just pass through you?
The nutraMetrix line of advanced nutraceutical supplements, do deliver maximum results because they are absorbed by your body quickly and are simply the most effective means of delivering the vitamins, minerals and other nutrients the body because they are isotonic. Isotonic supplements are rapidly absorbed by the body for maximum results.
What are Isotonix? Isotonix® dietary supplements are a replica of the body’s own fluids such as tears, intravenous fluids, plasma and breast milk. All fluids in the human body have a certain concentration, which is called the osmotic pressure. The body’s common osmotic pressure — which is isotonic — allows a consistent maintenance of all body tissues. In order for a substance to be used in the body’s metabolism, it must be changed to the isotonic state.
There is a great deal more information about these products available online or by calling Gasport Chiropractic at 772-2200. You can also visit the Gasport Chiropractic & Wellness Niagara Business Buzz directory listing for more details.
Included with paid admission ($5 adults; $4 seniors; $2.50 students ages 2 – 12)
Date: Saturday, April 28
Time: 12 Noon to 4 PM
Come wish Mr. Herschell a happy 161st birthday!
Born in Scotland on April 27, 1851, Mr. Herschell never carved a horse in his life—but his companies made some of the world’s most beautiful carrousels.
Learn more about Mr. Herschell’s fascinating life and career as we celebrate his legacy in North Tonawanda. Explore Herschell’s Scottish heritage with a special bagpipe performance, take part in fun birthday games and activities, and of course enjoy some birthday cake!
Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum 180 Thompson St. NT
Join us (especially because Jill Kelly will be there) for a special event just for women sponsored by Orleans Community Partners at the White Birch Golf Course in Lyndonville NY. It’s for Ladies Only.
Enjoy appetizers, items from Barker Chocolate Box, of course, raffles, vendors, and special speaker Jill Kelly.
She will also be signing her book after the program.
Contact (585) 798-6641 for more information. Tickets are $15 presale. Call early for yours as there is limited seating.
Barker Chocolate Box
BarkerChocolateBox.com
9704 Townline Road
Barker, New York 14012
Phone: (716) 572-4940
Do you have an item that you sell that is used for pets or pet care? Do you have a business that is related to animals of any kind or animal care?
If so, please call us at Fort Hyde Kennels, 8513 Ridge Road in Gasport and ask about taking part in our May 19 K-9 Carnival. We’ll have lots of pet owners and animal lovers at Fort Hyde that day for the events, fun and carnival atmosphere and we’d love to have you join us with your products for sale.
Call (716) 772-2356 to learn more and see if you can be part of the fun at our K-9 Carnival.
Fort Hyde Kennels
FortHydeKennels.com
8513 Ridge Road
Gasport, New York 14067
Phone: (716) 772-2356
Barker Chocolate Box has amazing specialty items to make your wedding unique and all that you have dreamed it to be.
Barker Chocolate Box has just the right things to add that special touch to your wedding day. We have shower and wedding gift card boxes for rent at very reasonable prices that include the Princess House, Bridal Birdcage, and Mailbox Gift Card Box as well as our popular Wishing Well.
There is no sweeter time that the WNY Maple Festival in Franklinville, NY, especially when Barker Chocolate Box is there too. Join us for this great celebration of maple products that are produced locally on April 28 and 29. There will be maple everything available and for more info visit this link.
This is the 50th year for this event so it’s sure to be a great time for the taste buds.
Saturday, April 28 from 10 am -5 pm and Sunday, April 29 from 10 am – 4 pm.
Barker Chocolate Box
BarkerChocolateBox.com
9704 Townline Road
Barker, New York 14012
Phone: (716) 572-4940
Take a look at the new Medina Lanes featuring photos from the lanes and all they have to offer featured on the MedinaLanesNY.com website.
A calendar with league and tournament activity is included as well as their full menu, a contact page, map for finding directions and a sidebar that makes it easy for the site owners to update their information about bands, events and specials.
BOWLING – FOOD – BANDS – LEAGUES – TOURNAMENTS – FULL BAR
Medina Lanes also has an amazing fish fry on Fridays that is so good, it’s usually sold out by 7 PM! You need to give it a try.
And live music makes the lanes come alive on Saturdays. Come and listen to Widow Maker this Saturday, April 21 in the evening for a great time in a newly remodeled and up-to-date bowling alley.
Medina Lanes
11249 Maple Ridge Road
Medina, New York 14103
Phone: (585) 318-4474
Make It A Special Mother’s Day for Mom at the Mother’s Day Tea
Invite your mom to the Mother’s Day Tea at the Alternative Grounds Caffe, 17 Main Street in Middleport on Sunday, May 13 at 1 PM.
This is a special tea just for moms and it features a delightful menu that includes soup, petite sandwiches, scones, dessert and assorted teas,of course! It will be a relaxing time for mom as she enjoys your company, a wonderful meal and the special atmosphere of the Alternative Grounds Caffe. It has all the makings for your mom’s best Mother’s Day yet.
The rich look of bamboo makes these simple snack bowls an elegant entertaining addition. Their adorable size is just right for olives, nuts and dipping oil. Try them with condiments, sauces and dressings, too. A perfect ensemble with our Bamboo Cracker Tray! Set of four. 3 1/2″ diameter, 1/3 cup. And they are one of the bamboo items that you can choose to get with $100 of sales from your Pampered Chef Party. (I am having one in late April so these are looking really good to me!)
Bamboo is a grass and is actually the fastest growing plant on the planet. This sustainable and renewable resource naturally replenishes itself by constantly sending up new shoots from its root system, so there’s no need for replanting. Plus, bamboo:
Resists staining, cracking and warping.
Doesn’t conduct heat.
Doesn’t absorb moisture.
Is harder and more durable than traditional hardwood
If you would like to enjoy these great April Guest items, call Vonda Westcott at (716) 735-7717 to schedule your Pampered Chef Party.
Need flowers for your prom? Not a problem. Call us at Apple Blossom Florist, 530 Main Street in Medina for the freshest, most amazing blooms around.
Our prices range from $6 to $30 for our great prom flowers by Lisa at Apple Blossom Florist. Just let us know what color you need to match your prom colors and we will make you an amazing floral piece to compliment your outfits.
Order your flowers from prom today for fresh, sweet and reasonably priced prom accessories.
“GuildCare” coming to Pendleton – Presentation
11:00 AM
Pendleton Center United Methodist Church
6864 Campbell Blvd. at Bear Ridge Rd.
Tuesday, April 17th, 2012
Legislator Tony Nemi along with Councilmen Dave Leible and Ron Morrison announces that a presentation of “GuildCare” will be made to Pendleton residents.
GuildCare is an innovative program serving the needs of individuals 18 years of age and older in Niagara County. Services such as nursing, physical or occupational therapy and therapeutic recreational activities are provided onsite.
Transportation to program and a hot lunch are included when you start Guildcare.
Speaker:
Denise DiPaolo, RN, BSN
PENDLETON SENIOR LUNCH
Noon, Tuesday, April 17th, 2012
Are you interested? Make your reservation by contacting:
Bonnie Tilyon, Pendleton Site Director at 418-4143
Spring has sprung and it’s time to learn something new. Mary Ann is now teaching spinning classes on Wednesday evenings from 7-8:30 PM at A Stroka Gene-us Alpaca Farm, 10314 Johnson Road in Middleport.
And you don’t have to worry that you don’t have the right equipment! They have wheels for you to use so you are ready to go. The cost is only $10 per class but if you purchase a wheel there is a 50% discount.
A Stroka Gene-us Alpacas has a fiber studio where we show you the process of turning raw fiber into a beautiful handspun yarn. New products coming in on a regular basis. Come and check it out every Saturday & Sunday from 11-5 PM and Wednesday evening from 6-9 PM. As always we are open by appointment, call 716-863-4366
Give her Mary Ann call at 716-863-4366 if you’re interested in our classes – we’d love to add you to our classes!
Anyone interested in Niagara County history? Local author and Middleport resident, Fred Fierch captured the best from the 18-mile stretch between Lockport and Medina in an Images of America book.
It features never before seen vintage images from both private and public collections and showcases the importance of the Erie Canal. It also traces the development of transportation and the role of fruit farming in the area. It also includes an area of WNY that is significant in frontier development in the 1700′s due to the major east-west roads.
The book is available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online through Arcadia publishing.
Watch this video to get a great look at the special features of a Walker mower. They make mowing your lawn a pleasure and you can test drive one at Middleport Tractor, 86 Rochester Road in Middleport.
Call us at (716) 735-3200 or stop by our new and remodeled showroom to see the Walker mowers that we have in store for this season. We also have parts and a fantastic service department.
Middleport Tractor
MiddleportTractor.com
86 Rochester Road
Middleport, New York 14105
Phone: (716) 735-3200
A Stroka Gene-us Alpacas – Educating the Community About Alpaca Farming
We welcome the community to participate in an Alpaca Farm Tour. We provide tours for school groups and host community farm tours.
Because Alpaca Farming is a labor of love, A Stroka Gene-us Alpacas, 10314 Johnson Road, Middleport NY wishes to share this process with others, from raising newborn Alpacas to harvesting their fiber and turning it into a finished product. After the farm tour, we welcome guests to browse our farm store.
While on our farm tour, you will meet Snow & Ice, our great white pyrenees livestock guard dogs and some of our 30+ chickens. We raise chickens here at A Stroka Gene-us Alpacas, and encourage guests to try some of our farm-fresh “easter eggs”. Once you try one of our eggs, we know you will be back for more! Call us at (716) 863-4366 to schedule a farm tour for your group.
More about A Stroka Gene-us Alpacas
A Stroka Gene-us Alpacas is an Alpaca Farm like no other. Since 2008, we have been a New York Alpaca Breeder, specializing in breeding happy, healthy Alpacas that are bred to showcase the breed’s beautiful colors. As an Alpaca Breeder, we specialize in providing quality Alpacas For Sale in NY, that are desirable due to their gentle natures, hypoallergenic fiber and excellent dispositions. If looking for a rewarding farming experience, Alpaca Farming is ideal for those interested in producing a natural, green, renewable, in-demand fiber, while raising hearty animals with great personalities.
At Royalton Bible Church, 8457 Bunker Hill Road in Gasport, it is our desire to teach you about the love of Jesus Christ, and to provide you with the tools to love Him back in a way that honors Him. We invite you to join us at our Worship Service that takes place Sundays at 10:30 AM.
Just For the Kids
We also have a Children’s Church program available for children up to 6th grade. Children’s Church runs simultaneously with our morning worship service, and provides your children with the stories of the Bible that will allow them grow in their faith.
Please join us and visit our website to see our Pastor’s Message that will be posted each week.
Royalton Bible Church
RoyaltonBibleChurch.com
8457 Bunker Hill Road
Gasport, NY 14067
Phone: (716) 433-8030
When you look at something everyday, sometimes you can’t see the build up of dirt and grime.
Look at what The Carpet Doctor of WNY can do to make your tile and grout be as clean and bright as possible.
According to Darren Roselli, The Carpet Doctor, “Our deep clean system will remove built up dirt and grime that is not removed during routine cleanings. In most cases we are able to restore your tile and grout to a ‘like new’ condition.”
Contact The Carpet Doctor at (716) 772-RUGS today to schedule your tile and grout cleaning appointment. And don’t forget to mention seeing this online special when you call: Cleaning – $1 per square foot and Sealer- .50 per square foot.
The Carpet Doctor TheCarpetDoctorWNY.com
8514 East Avenue
Gasport, NY 14067
Phone: (716) 772-RUGS
All during spring 2012, take advantage of this online special from The Carpet Doctor – get two rooms cleaned for only $89. Or get your whole house cleaned (5 areas) for only $199!
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.
Deep Cleaning – Home And Office – Quick Drying – Non Toxic
Call the Carpet Doctor today to get your over the phone estimate and to schedule your appointment. Be sure to ask us about our $5 savings offer for the purchase of Scotchgard or deodorizer for two or more rooms.
The Carpet Doctor
TheCarpetDoctorWNY.com
8514 East Avenue
Gasport, New York 14067
Phone: (716) 772-RUGS
And Lisa would like you to take a look too. Apple Blossom Florist’s new website really shows off the beautiful floral arrangements that are available at Apple Blossom Florist, 530 Main Street in Medina.
Because the folks at Apple Blossom Florist wanted to highlight seasonal flowers, a slideshow gallery with arrangements that are ready-to-order for the special holidays scrolls on the left side of the site. Customers can see what arrangements are available and call in to order – no need to stop into the shop.
The floral photo galleries feature Wedding, Sympathy and Everyday flowers that have been created, and they are breathtaking. If you click on an image, it is then available in two larger size options for easy viewing and you can cycle through the photo galleries from that pop up window. This way, one leaves the site to go to a blank page just see the larger images.
There are also some items to call in to order in both fresh flower and chocolate covered fruit and flower arrangements. And coming soon, is a shopping cart for online ordering.
Lisa would love to have you check it out and give her some feedback about her new website.
Richard Maedl of Maedl’s Woodcrafts, told us that high definition laminates are a great and a smart choice for your kitchen for many reasons.
Laminates are typically made from a thin layer printed paper bound with melamine resin attached to high-density fiberboard. <– See photo left.
They look great, come in many colors and finish options and they are affordable – much more affordable than the real thing in most cases.
Many folks think they want natural stone, metals, engineered stone or granite only to be disappointed when it cracks, gets scratched, smudged or stained or is damaged from a hot item placed there.
Let’s look at natural stone as a choice. This can include granite, marble, slate and soapstone that are sourced from quarries around the world. So, no two cuts are the same.
While natural stone is naturally heat and scratch resistant, extremely durable and comes in a wide variety of grains and hues, it’s expensive. The softer stone can crack, chip or scratch. It can also be porous and absorb stains easily. When that happens, which is often, it requires regular maintenance and sealing. And the countertop joints are visible. The price range for stones run from $60 to $150 per square foot installed. That’s expensive.
If you want to stay within your budget and still want to have a beautiful kitchen, Rick recommends a high definition laminated counter top. It will have the look you want and last.
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. Visit the Maedl’s Woodcraft showroom online.
Did you know that you can decorate The Banquet Place for your special occasion?
You can have it your way with all the special touches that you want, whether it’s for a wedding, anniversary, football party or a special reunion.
The Banquet Place at the Middleport Fire Department has been recently remodeled and is an inviting banquet facility with plenty of parking, a complete bar and kitchen, seating for more than 500 and is handicapped accessible. We are located at 28 Main Street in the Village of Middleport and you are invited to call us to come and tour The Banquet Place to see if it’s the right place for your special occasion.
Contact us to see just how easy it is to let your special touches provide a warm welcome for your guests and a great place to make memories.
The Banquet Place located at the Middleport Fire Department on Main Street in the Village is the perfect place for any event.
Call Dave at (716) 628-1361 for more information about The Banquet Place or to make your reservations.
Well, you are in luck because the play South Pacific was presented at Royalton-Hartland High School!
You can still have the chance to see this classic love story set in the South Pacific that features so many lovable songs and characters. Sing along at the play with a copy from White Bird Productions.
White bird Productions videotaped the musical “South Pacific”, at R-H high school for this production and anyone interested in a copy can call us at 438-3931 to order.
We hope you support the kids and all of their musical productions to come at Roy-Hart!
White Bird Productions
7628 Chestnut Ridge Road
Lockport, New York 14094
Phone: (716) 438-3931
Hey ladies! This night is for you and it happens every third Thursday of the month in downtown Medina, NY.
Ladies Night in Downtown Medina
Come on down this coming Thursday, March 15 from 5 PM to 8 PM and enjoy special deals, offers, product demonstrations, door prizes and more at each participating business in Medina.
Join us for a fun evening of attention geared just for your at the special downtown shops marked with balloons. If you see balloons out front of a store in Medina, it means it is open for you to come and find special offers, discounts, demonstrations and more inside.
Ladies Night in downtown Medina will take place on the third Thursday of every month from 5 PM until 8 PM, and there will be new door prizes and attractions each month.
The Candle Nook, for example, will be having makeup demonstrations by a Mary Kay representative on Thursday, March 15 during Ladies Night so you can get some tips while you shop for your candle in your scent, your color and your choice at The Candle Nook.
Participating shops include:
Apple Blossom Florist
Barker Chocolate Box
The Candle Nook
Creekside Floral
Della’s Chocolates
Rosencranz
Ashley’s Place
Just What the Doctor Ordered
English Rose Tea Shop
Medina Liquor Store
The Book Shop
Remember the little chicks that you used to get in your Easter basket that were made of a few fuzzy feathers and wiry feet? Well, they have grown up!
I Picked Up This Chick
Look at these adorable chicks that can brighten up your Easter flowers, basket or your table. They are available at Creekside Floral, 422 Main Street in Medina and they come in yellow, green and pink, and are about the size of a grapefruit.
I picked up this pink chick yesterday and she was a big hit sitting on top of a pile of birthday gifts. And these fluffy gals are great perched on or near a floral arrangements too, as you can see in the photo to the right here.
Stop into Creekside Floral and see these chicks, the many other great gift ideas and of course floral arrangements for any occasion.
Creekside Floral
422 Main Street
Medina, New York 14103
Phone: (585) 798-1200
And they are from alpacas! You can learn how to spin yarns too because there are classes being offered at A Stroka Gene-us Alpaca Farm, 10314 Johnson Road in Middleport on Wednesday nights. It’s a fun time and you will also learn a new skill.
Mary Ann’s spinning classes are on Wednesday evenings from 7-8:30 PM. They have spinning wheels for you to use. The cost is $10 per class but if you purchase a wheel there is a 50% discount.
Give Mary Ann a call at 716-863-4366 if you’re interested.
SUNDAY, MARCH 11 at the Tuscarora Inn, Lockport – Doors open at 11 AM
Bridal Showcase 2012
Barker Chocolate Box, Barker NY
Come and see what’s new for brides in 2012 at the Bridal Showcase at the Tuscarora Inn, 128 Walnut Street in Lockport beginning at 11 AM on Sunday, March 11.
There are prizes, food, fun and see what Barker Chocolate Box can add to your wedding including our amazing wedding favors – both beautiful and sweet.
Plan your wedding all in one place at this Bridal Showcase as a wide range of wedding services will be there to cover all the bases!
Barker Chocolate Box
BarkerChocolateBox.com
9704 Townline Road
Barker, New York 14012
Phone: (716) 572-4940
Friday For Fish
Having a hard time thinking of what to have on Friday during Lent? Well, today is a good day to stop for fish at Schwab’s Farm Market, 9035 Rochester Road for your dinner. They have all the ingredients for your fish dinner including coleslaw and french fries. It’s all there and ready for you to cook and simply serve up. (In fact, you may have a hard time choosing what you want for dinner as Schwab’s has so much to choose from the freezer section.)
Taste Like They Are Just Picked
Come and try some crisp and tasty macoun apples, like they were just picked! And if you want to plan ahead, Schwab’s also has Easter candy of all types for your delicious and great looking Easter baskets.
P.S. Schwab’s accepts food stamps too.
Schwab’s Farm Market
9035 Rochester Road
Gasport, New York 14067
Phone: (716) 735-7570
Now you can enjoy a delicious Petunia’s Pizzeria pizza and collect their points on their pizza boxes to turn in for a FREE pizza after you have collected ten of them.
Large Pizza for Ten Petunia Points
Look at their pizza boxes and you can see the points on the box – see the photo on the left? Just clip and save them and when you get ten, turn them in for your FREE large pizza from Petunia’s, 8396 State Street in Gasport. And even better news is that you can use a competitors points for up to two of your pizza points!
Petunia’s Pizzeria
8396 State Street
Gasport, New York 14067
Phone: (716) 772-2210
Yes, cookie lovers and St. Patrick’s Day celebraters, they have some pretty sweet shamrock cutout sugar cookies at Schwab’s Bakery.
Where is Schwab’s Baker? It’s right inside at their fantastic farm market at 9035 Rochester Road in Gasport. They have delicious and fresh cookies, pies, cakes, breads and more along with fresh fruits, vegetables and a full deli section. Don’t forget that Schwab’s Farm Market accepts food stamps too.
Stop in to get some green and sweet cookies for your office, party or your kids to celebrate St. Patty’s Day.
Schwab’s Farm Market
9035 Rochester Road
Gasport, New York 14067
Phone: (716) 735-7570
Laura has just taken over the consignment shop at 149 Telegraph Road in Middleport called Neat Repeats and she would love to show you what she has planned.
The shop hours, beginning on June 20, 2011, are Mondays through Saturdays from 11:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
I visited this weekend and this is a photo of my purchase – a brand new ladies Notations top that had never been worn – with the tags on! Laura, the new owner, told me that a large number of ladies items sized Large and Extra Large have just come in and this adorable, comfortable and fashionable top was one of them. I snatched it up without even trying it on. And yes, when I got home, it did fit and looks great.
I also learned that the Dollar Room is quite a hit, especially now that summer has arrived and the kids need play clothes. The room is packed full of new or gently used items that are all ONLY $1.
There are a ton of jeans and great brand names tops for the teens too – a almost got a hoodie for my son but realized that he already has about three too many – but it was in great shape and was Abercrombie and Fitch. Very tempting.
Laura told me that she also takes donations of clothing if you are cleaning things out and would just like it gone. Items must be clean, gently used, pet hair and odor free. Give Laura a call to learn more at (716) 735-7417.
It’s never too early to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and the Sweet Sixteen Cafe, 16 W. Main Street in Lockport, is no exception to the rule. Just take a wee look at some of the special coffee drinks featured on their specials board in anticipation of St. Patty’s Day.
Signature Drinks at the Sweet Sixteen Cafe are enough to make you want to turn to drink!
Not only are the drinks delicious, but you may be able to learn about some famous Irish literary folks because so many are named after them, and that’s no blarney. Joyce, Yeats, yes, they go down easy at the Sweet Sixteen Cafe.
Of course these beverages are absolutely perfect with a cupcake sitting next to them and if you haven’t tried a Nutella cupcake then you must – you won’t be sorry.
Sweet Sixteen Café
SweetSixteenCafe.com
16 West Main Street
Lockport, NY 14094
Phone: (716) 439-1616
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!
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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
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
If you are a small business owner, you know you don’t have much time to catch up on what’s new with technology, new trends and the latest in the digital printing arena.
