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Tuesday, February 2, 2016
ENP STAFF REPORTS
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In late December, ENP's own George N. Root III was diagnosed with kidney cancer. The 48-year-old writer and radio personality decided immediately that if it was between the cancer and him, he'd win -- even if the doctors told him that the odds were not in his favor.
Jan. 11, Root had his kidney removed -- and most of the cancer with it. His prognosis improved significantly. But some cancer remains. And George will soon begin chemotherapy in hopes of beating it down.
The doctors' visits, recovery time and time spent worrying has kept him from being able to work as much as he usually would. Mounting medical bills added to that, creating a financial burden that he simply cannot handle without help.
As such, a team of his friends, including those close to the Lockport Express, have planned a Valentine's Day fundraiser for the Class of 1985 LHS graduate at Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union Arena. The fundraiser includes a pair of hockey games, basket raffles, 50/50 and more.
The Feb. 14 Lockport Express' 1 p.m. home game against the Wilkes Barre Miners will be played in Root's honor, as will a 4 p.m. Lockport Hockey Alumni game. Tickets to the pair of games are $20 per person or $40 for a family of four. All proceeds will be donated to Root to help pay some of his medical costs.
The Lockport Express will auction off player-worn jerseys during the event, and baskets are being sought for the basket raffle. Fundraiser team members, including Lockport Express Owner Steve Bueme, Lockport Express Coach Frank Vecchio, Howell Motors Ford Owner Mike Landers, Lockport City Court Judge Bill Watson, Kim Milani of Sub Delicious, Cornerstone Arena Board Member Tate Pitrello, ENP/ENR Contributor Craig Bacon, and ENP Co-Publishers Heather Grimmer and Scott Leffler will be seeking donations from area businesses.
Businesses and individuals that have signed on for donations include ART247, Capelli Salon, Confer Plastics, DeFlippo's Restaurant, East Niagara Post, Family Video, Howell Motors and the Landers family, Adam Hudson, Mills Jewelers, the Penalty Box, Janet Pitrello, Pulp 716, Riviera Theatre, Schoolhouse Wellness Center, Sub Delicious, Transit Drive-In Theatre, Tom's Diner, and Windsor Village.
Additionally, a GoFundMe page has been created for those who wish to donate but cannot attend the fundraiser. The page, GoFundMe.com/LoveGeorge, had a $50 donation from Milani before having even been made public. The listed goal is $5,000.
"To say that George is a friend to Lockport would be a massive understatement of the word 'friend,' " according to the GoFundMe page. "He pushed for the betterment of the city and region through a weekly column in the Union-Sun & Journal for years before joining East Niagara Post as a contributor. He adds his wisdom and sense of humor to East Niagara Radio hockey broadcasts as well as the weekly radio show, 'Shenanigans,' which exists primarily due to George's insistence that the world needs more of him."
Outside of Lockport, Root is well-known to the NA3EHL hockey community as a broadcaster of Lockport Express games and the director/editor of the weekly "Catching Up with the Lockport Express" YouTube series done for East Niagara Post.
All funds raised will help to defray Root's hospital and doctors' bills. On the off chance that more money is raised than is needed, they will be used at George's discretion. The guy could probably use a vacation.
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George Root interviews Lockport Express Coach Frank Vecchio following
an Express home game in 2015. Vecchio and several others are putting
together a fundraiser for Root, who found out in late December that he has
kidney cancer. (ENP FILE PHOTO)
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Jan. 11, Root had his kidney removed -- and most of the cancer with it. His prognosis improved significantly. But some cancer remains. And George will soon begin chemotherapy in hopes of beating it down.
The doctors' visits, recovery time and time spent worrying has kept him from being able to work as much as he usually would. Mounting medical bills added to that, creating a financial burden that he simply cannot handle without help.
As such, a team of his friends, including those close to the Lockport Express, have planned a Valentine's Day fundraiser for the Class of 1985 LHS graduate at Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union Arena. The fundraiser includes a pair of hockey games, basket raffles, 50/50 and more.
The Feb. 14 Lockport Express' 1 p.m. home game against the Wilkes Barre Miners will be played in Root's honor, as will a 4 p.m. Lockport Hockey Alumni game. Tickets to the pair of games are $20 per person or $40 for a family of four. All proceeds will be donated to Root to help pay some of his medical costs.
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Howie Balaban, left, and George Root call a home
Lockport Express game.
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Businesses and individuals that have signed on for donations include ART247, Capelli Salon, Confer Plastics, DeFlippo's Restaurant, East Niagara Post, Family Video, Howell Motors and the Landers family, Adam Hudson, Mills Jewelers, the Penalty Box, Janet Pitrello, Pulp 716, Riviera Theatre, Schoolhouse Wellness Center, Sub Delicious, Transit Drive-In Theatre, Tom's Diner, and Windsor Village.
Additionally, a GoFundMe page has been created for those who wish to donate but cannot attend the fundraiser. The page, GoFundMe.com/LoveGeorge, had a $50 donation from Milani before having even been made public. The listed goal is $5,000.
"To say that George is a friend to Lockport would be a massive understatement of the word 'friend,' " according to the GoFundMe page. "He pushed for the betterment of the city and region through a weekly column in the Union-Sun & Journal for years before joining East Niagara Post as a contributor. He adds his wisdom and sense of humor to East Niagara Radio hockey broadcasts as well as the weekly radio show, 'Shenanigans,' which exists primarily due to George's insistence that the world needs more of him."
Outside of Lockport, Root is well-known to the NA3EHL hockey community as a broadcaster of Lockport Express games and the director/editor of the weekly "Catching Up with the Lockport Express" YouTube series done for East Niagara Post.
All funds raised will help to defray Root's hospital and doctors' bills. On the off chance that more money is raised than is needed, they will be used at George's discretion. The guy could probably use a vacation.
RELATED LINKS:
- ROOT: Sometimes an apple a day is just not enough
- ROOT: Starting at the beginning
- ROOT: So how're you feeling?
- GoFundMe.com/LoveGeorge
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Thursday, January 14, 2016
ENP STAFF REPORTS
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OLCOTT -- A benefit will be held for Mary Beth (Gaughn) Hickman from 1 - 5 p.m. Jan. 31 at the Olcott Fire Hall, 1691 Lockport-Olcott Road.
Hickman suffered a brain aneurysm in September. Proceeds from the event will help offset medical expenses.
The $20 per person pre-sale (or $25 per person at the door) fundraiser will feature food and beverages, a cash bar, 50/50, basket raffles and more. Children under 10 are free.
For tickets or more information, call Becky Thompson at 807-6649 or Chris Dunn at 471-3738.
Check out East Niagara Post videos on YouTube, Vine and Periscope.
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OLCOTT -- A benefit will be held for Mary Beth (Gaughn) Hickman from 1 - 5 p.m. Jan. 31 at the Olcott Fire Hall, 1691 Lockport-Olcott Road.Hickman suffered a brain aneurysm in September. Proceeds from the event will help offset medical expenses.
The $20 per person pre-sale (or $25 per person at the door) fundraiser will feature food and beverages, a cash bar, 50/50, basket raffles and more. Children under 10 are free.
For tickets or more information, call Becky Thompson at 807-6649 or Chris Dunn at 471-3738.
Check out East Niagara Post videos on YouTube, Vine and Periscope.
Monday, December 21, 2015
ENP STAFF REPORTS
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For the third year in a row, kids who are receiving treatment at Women & Children’s Hospital in Buffalo will have a brighter Christmas thanks to Lockport resident Maria Fava, founder of the Believe Toy Drive. And the toys will be delivered in style, courtesy of the Mini Cooper Club of WNY.
“A few years ago I had major brain surgery at Women and Children’s Hospital and while recovering I had the pleasure of spending some time with the children on my floor,” Fava said. “So at Christmas I want to ‘pay it forward’ and return some of those smiles that were given to me.”
New and unwrapped toys, as well as cash, have been collected – and are still being accepted – at the following locations in Lockport:
Delivering all those toys will also take quite an effort, and was spearheaded by Lockport Dental Group, a major supporter of the annual toy drive.
“We were looking at finding a U-Haul or something else to transport everything,” said Dr. Todd Retell. “But I also knew that one of my patients – Valerie Oleksik – was the president of The MINI Cooper Club of WNY and they love to do things for the community. So last year we pulled it off and it was amazing to see all those Mini Coopers cruising away with all the gifts.”
The MINI Club of WNY is a group of MINI Cooper enthusiasts located throughout all of WNY and currently has over 350 members.
“We get together to go on scenic drives, participate in car shows and just share our love for our cars. We also have participated in charitable events such as the Ride for Roswell, The Niagara Wine Trail Share the Bounty Food Drive as well as the Believe Toy Drive,” said Oleksik. “We’re thrilled to be part of this event again this year.”
In addition, the local Santa with a dental degree, Dr. James Shaw, has been instrumental in making this year’s drive the best one yet. “Every year the event keeps getting bigger – and we’ll be delivering even more toys than last year, which is fantastic,” Shaw said.
According to Fava, the annual toy drive lets people focus on the traditional meaning of Christmas. “Let us appreciate family, enjoy giving to others, take part in selfless acts, focus on religious beliefs and celebrations, miracles of man-kind, helping others, romance, love and peace,” she said. “I hope in the upcoming years to expand the charity to include a dinner for the families with a Christmas themed party/event with food donations from local restaurants and Christmas activities for the children. Please contact me if you would like to get involved for next year’s planning.”
For more information you can contact Fava at 940-1045 or mariamadelinefava@gmail.com. There is also a Facebook page entitled Believe Toy Drive 2015 that includes a “wish list” from the hospital. Fava also has created a GoFundMe page where monetary donations for toy purchases may be made.
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Dr. Todd Retell from Lockport Dental Group, Valerie Oleksik, president of
The MINI Cooper Club of WNY, Maria Fava, founder of the Believe Toy Drive
2015, and Santa Shaw from Lockport Dental Group gather up some of the
hundreds of toys that will be donated to patients at Women & Children’s
Hospital of Buffalo. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)
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“A few years ago I had major brain surgery at Women and Children’s Hospital and while recovering I had the pleasure of spending some time with the children on my floor,” Fava said. “So at Christmas I want to ‘pay it forward’ and return some of those smiles that were given to me.”
New and unwrapped toys, as well as cash, have been collected – and are still being accepted – at the following locations in Lockport:
- Molinaro’s Ristorante, 90 Walnut St.
- Lockport Music Center, 5996 Snyder Drive
- Spring Lake Winery, 7373 Rochester Road
- Lockport Dental Group 39 Elizabeth Drive
- Advantage Physical Therapy, 5556 Davison Road
Delivering all those toys will also take quite an effort, and was spearheaded by Lockport Dental Group, a major supporter of the annual toy drive.
“We were looking at finding a U-Haul or something else to transport everything,” said Dr. Todd Retell. “But I also knew that one of my patients – Valerie Oleksik – was the president of The MINI Cooper Club of WNY and they love to do things for the community. So last year we pulled it off and it was amazing to see all those Mini Coopers cruising away with all the gifts.”
The MINI Club of WNY is a group of MINI Cooper enthusiasts located throughout all of WNY and currently has over 350 members.
“We get together to go on scenic drives, participate in car shows and just share our love for our cars. We also have participated in charitable events such as the Ride for Roswell, The Niagara Wine Trail Share the Bounty Food Drive as well as the Believe Toy Drive,” said Oleksik. “We’re thrilled to be part of this event again this year.”
In addition, the local Santa with a dental degree, Dr. James Shaw, has been instrumental in making this year’s drive the best one yet. “Every year the event keeps getting bigger – and we’ll be delivering even more toys than last year, which is fantastic,” Shaw said.
According to Fava, the annual toy drive lets people focus on the traditional meaning of Christmas. “Let us appreciate family, enjoy giving to others, take part in selfless acts, focus on religious beliefs and celebrations, miracles of man-kind, helping others, romance, love and peace,” she said. “I hope in the upcoming years to expand the charity to include a dinner for the families with a Christmas themed party/event with food donations from local restaurants and Christmas activities for the children. Please contact me if you would like to get involved for next year’s planning.”
For more information you can contact Fava at 940-1045 or mariamadelinefava@gmail.com. There is also a Facebook page entitled Believe Toy Drive 2015 that includes a “wish list” from the hospital. Fava also has created a GoFundMe page where monetary donations for toy purchases may be made.
Check out East Niagara Post videos on YouTube, Vine and Periscope.
Thursday, November 26, 2015
ENP STAFF REPORTS
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The Lockport Family YMCA & Camp Kenan is again hosting a “Tree of Warmth,” to collected warm clothes for those who need them.
The tree, located in the adult lobby of the Lockport Family YMCA, started off bare but soon be filled and decorated with mittens, gloves, scarves, knit hats, and ear muffs, which will be donated to local community missions and area charities on Dec. 18.
The YMCA asks that all items be clean and in good or new condition. Handmade knit and crochet mittens, gloves, scarves, and hats are also welcome.
All items can be dropped off at the Lockport Family YMCA on 19 East Ave.
For additional information, contact YMCA Camp Kenan Director Luke Kantor at 434-8887 x 35 or LKantor@LockportYMCA.com.
East Niagara Post is the official media sponsor of Hockey Day in Lockport.
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The tree, located in the adult lobby of the Lockport Family YMCA, started off bare but soon be filled and decorated with mittens, gloves, scarves, knit hats, and ear muffs, which will be donated to local community missions and area charities on Dec. 18.
The YMCA asks that all items be clean and in good or new condition. Handmade knit and crochet mittens, gloves, scarves, and hats are also welcome.
All items can be dropped off at the Lockport Family YMCA on 19 East Ave.
For additional information, contact YMCA Camp Kenan Director Luke Kantor at 434-8887 x 35 or LKantor@LockportYMCA.com.
East Niagara Post is the official media sponsor of Hockey Day in Lockport.
ENP STAFF REPORTS
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The Niagara Wine Trail wineries collected over 2,000 food items and $12,000 in monetary donations during its annual Share the Bounty event, held Nov. 13-15.
The donations were given to local food banks and charitable organizations to ensure a bountiful holiday season for area residents in need. Non-profit organizations selected for this year's event included Hospice of Orleans County, Calvary Cupboard Food Pantry in Medina, WNY Heroes organization, Meals on Wheels, Asha Sanctuary of Newfane, the Newfane Food Pantry, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association (RSDSA), Niagara Hospice, Save-A-Pet., Big, Big Table, The Salvation Army in Lockport, Response to Love Center, St. John's Outreach in Lockport, Lockport Meals on Wheels, Down Syndrome Association of Niagara Inc, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation, Food Link, Cambria Fire Company, Lakeview Animal Sanctuary in Sanborn, NY, Niagara Hospice in Memory of Laura A. Seaver, Disabled American Veterans, Kendall Community Food Cupboard, Roswell Park for the Leukemia Division, Barker Food Pantry, Wilson Community Food Pantry and the Gasport Zion Lutheran Church food bank.
The Niagara Wine Trail and member wineries would like to thank all of the participants who visited the trail during the annual Share the Bounty event. Their generosity certainly is going to ensure a festive holiday season for those in need.
East Niagara Post is the official media sponsor of Hockey Day in Lockport.
news@eastniagarapost.com
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More than 2,000 non-perishable food items were collected during the Niagara
Wine Trail's annual "Share the Bounty" event, which also collected more than
$12,000 cash to donate to local charities. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)
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The donations were given to local food banks and charitable organizations to ensure a bountiful holiday season for area residents in need. Non-profit organizations selected for this year's event included Hospice of Orleans County, Calvary Cupboard Food Pantry in Medina, WNY Heroes organization, Meals on Wheels, Asha Sanctuary of Newfane, the Newfane Food Pantry, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association (RSDSA), Niagara Hospice, Save-A-Pet., Big, Big Table, The Salvation Army in Lockport, Response to Love Center, St. John's Outreach in Lockport, Lockport Meals on Wheels, Down Syndrome Association of Niagara Inc, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation, Food Link, Cambria Fire Company, Lakeview Animal Sanctuary in Sanborn, NY, Niagara Hospice in Memory of Laura A. Seaver, Disabled American Veterans, Kendall Community Food Cupboard, Roswell Park for the Leukemia Division, Barker Food Pantry, Wilson Community Food Pantry and the Gasport Zion Lutheran Church food bank.
The Niagara Wine Trail and member wineries would like to thank all of the participants who visited the trail during the annual Share the Bounty event. Their generosity certainly is going to ensure a festive holiday season for those in need.
East Niagara Post is the official media sponsor of Hockey Day in Lockport.
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
ENP STAFF REPORTS
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ALBANY -- New York State is partnering with Walmart, Wegmans, the National Supermarket Association, The Coca-Cola Company, PepsiCo and FreshDirect this Thanksgiving Week to help deliver meals to feed more than 35,000 people statewide.
"Each year, Thanksgiving provides a time to not only join with family and friends to reflect on what we are grateful for, but also it is also a time to help fellow New Yorkers," Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. "The partnerships we have forged with these companies ensure that families throughout the state will have a warm, nutritious meal that they can enjoy with loved ones. As the holiday season continues, I encourage all New Yorkers to find ways to pitch in and do something to help someone in need."
Thanks to generous food donations from Walmart, Wegmans and the National Supermarket Association, meals are being assembled and packaged to feed over 35,000 New Yorkers statewide. Each meal includes turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie, vegetables, cranberry sauce and potatoes.
Additionally, The Coca-Cola Company and PepsiCo have donated over 500 cases of beverages, including juice and other drinks, to be distributed with the meals. FreshDirect has provided thousands of boxes to ensure the meals are properly packaged and delivered.
The Walmart Foundation's partnership with the State of New York this Thanksgiving is part of its overall commitment to assist communities and families throughout the state. During the past fiscal year, the Foundation donated more than $25 million to charitable efforts in New York State, including donations of nearly 13 million pounds of food to local food banks — more than 10 million meals to those in need.
Walmart Director of Public Affairs and Government Relations Jason Klipa said, "We are proud to once again partner with Governor Cuomo and the State of New York to put a little extra joy on the Thanksgiving tables of thousands of New Yorkers. While the holiday season can often remind us that there are many in need, we hope everybody can find even the smallest ways to help those who are less fortunate throughout the entire year."
In addition to the meals being donated this week, Wegmans also works year-round to fight hunger. In 2014 alone, Wegmans donated 8 million pounds of food and raised nearly $2 million for local food banks and organizations fighting hunger in Central New York, Western New York and Southern Tier.
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. CEO Danny Wegman said, "Hunger never takes a holiday, which is why we support food banks and hunger relief agencies year round in the communities where we have stores. Helping at this time of year is especially meaningful for us."
National Supermarket Association Executive Director Haile Rivera said, "No one deserves to go hungry on Thanksgiving and the National Supermarket Association is proud to help make sure that doesn't happen. We thank Governor Cuomo for organizing this partnership and helping ensure families throughout New York are able to enjoy a full Thanksgiving meal."
Coca-Cola Refreshments New York Metro General Manager Francis McGorry said, "Coca-Cola associates live and work throughout the state, so it’s important to us that we do our part to help our neighbors in times of need, especially during the holiday season. We have a long-standing history of helping communities and appreciate Governor Cuomo’s leadership to share some happiness through the holiday food drive.”
Co-founder and the Chief Executive Officer of FreshDirect Jason Akerman said, "FreshDirect is proud to partner with New York State to help our friends and neighbors in need. Thanks to Governor Cuomo's leadership, this effort ensures tens of thousands of New Yorkers will have a warm meal on Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving and generosity go hand in hand and we hope that everyone can find a way to help others this holiday season."
New Yorkers looking to donate or volunteer should visit www.foodbankassocnys.org to find their regional food bank.
East Niagara Post is the official media sponsor of Hockey Day in Lockport.
news@eastniagarapost.com
ALBANY -- New York State is partnering with Walmart, Wegmans, the National Supermarket Association, The Coca-Cola Company, PepsiCo and FreshDirect this Thanksgiving Week to help deliver meals to feed more than 35,000 people statewide.
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| (IMAGE COURTESY COCA-COLA) |
Thanks to generous food donations from Walmart, Wegmans and the National Supermarket Association, meals are being assembled and packaged to feed over 35,000 New Yorkers statewide. Each meal includes turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie, vegetables, cranberry sauce and potatoes.
Additionally, The Coca-Cola Company and PepsiCo have donated over 500 cases of beverages, including juice and other drinks, to be distributed with the meals. FreshDirect has provided thousands of boxes to ensure the meals are properly packaged and delivered.
The Walmart Foundation's partnership with the State of New York this Thanksgiving is part of its overall commitment to assist communities and families throughout the state. During the past fiscal year, the Foundation donated more than $25 million to charitable efforts in New York State, including donations of nearly 13 million pounds of food to local food banks — more than 10 million meals to those in need.
Walmart Director of Public Affairs and Government Relations Jason Klipa said, "We are proud to once again partner with Governor Cuomo and the State of New York to put a little extra joy on the Thanksgiving tables of thousands of New Yorkers. While the holiday season can often remind us that there are many in need, we hope everybody can find even the smallest ways to help those who are less fortunate throughout the entire year."
In addition to the meals being donated this week, Wegmans also works year-round to fight hunger. In 2014 alone, Wegmans donated 8 million pounds of food and raised nearly $2 million for local food banks and organizations fighting hunger in Central New York, Western New York and Southern Tier.
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. CEO Danny Wegman said, "Hunger never takes a holiday, which is why we support food banks and hunger relief agencies year round in the communities where we have stores. Helping at this time of year is especially meaningful for us."
National Supermarket Association Executive Director Haile Rivera said, "No one deserves to go hungry on Thanksgiving and the National Supermarket Association is proud to help make sure that doesn't happen. We thank Governor Cuomo for organizing this partnership and helping ensure families throughout New York are able to enjoy a full Thanksgiving meal."
Coca-Cola Refreshments New York Metro General Manager Francis McGorry said, "Coca-Cola associates live and work throughout the state, so it’s important to us that we do our part to help our neighbors in times of need, especially during the holiday season. We have a long-standing history of helping communities and appreciate Governor Cuomo’s leadership to share some happiness through the holiday food drive.”
Co-founder and the Chief Executive Officer of FreshDirect Jason Akerman said, "FreshDirect is proud to partner with New York State to help our friends and neighbors in need. Thanks to Governor Cuomo's leadership, this effort ensures tens of thousands of New Yorkers will have a warm meal on Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving and generosity go hand in hand and we hope that everyone can find a way to help others this holiday season."
New Yorkers looking to donate or volunteer should visit www.foodbankassocnys.org to find their regional food bank.
East Niagara Post is the official media sponsor of Hockey Day in Lockport.
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New Directions Youth and Family Services -- parent company to Wyndham Lawn in Lockport -- has launched its 2015 “Save a Christmas” program, an annual drive providing holiday gifts to low-income or single-parent families served by New Directions’ community-based programs through individual gift donations or family sponsorships.
The program, originally referred to as the “Angel Tree Program,” was first started in 2013 by Ashleigh MacLachlan, wrap-around care coordinator at New Directions.
“Save a Christmas” was inspired by MacLachlan’s personal experience of dealing with domestic violence and leaving home with her mother and brother when she was nine years old. As a child, she received a gift from an angel tree program which, according to Ashleigh, essentially “saved her Christmas.”
“That first Christmas we were involved with a program similar to the ‘Save a Christmas’ program,” said MacLachlan. “I specifically remember the gifts I received that year, and it meant so much to me that someone I didn’t know had gotten these things for me.”
Because of her own experience, MacLachlan decided to start an annual holiday donation program at New Directions to make Christmas a happier day for those with a similar background.
“Our annual program gives people in our community the opportunity to sponsor a family or donate a special gift on a child’s wish list that he or she probably would not have received otherwise,” said MacLachlan.
The program donated gifts to 67 children in 2013, and 250 children in 2014. The goal of this year’s program is to benefit at least 300 children in Niagara, Erie and Allegany counties.
To save ‘Save a Christmas’ for a child this holiday season, visit SaveAChristmas.org or contact Jeff Mendola, Director of Mission Advancement at New Directions, at 839-9500 or jmendola@ndyfs.org. Donations can be dropped off at Wyndham Lawn, 6395 Old Niagara Road.
East Niagara Post is the official media sponsor of Hockey Day in Lockport.
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New Directions Youth and Family Services -- parent company to Wyndham Lawn in Lockport -- has launched its 2015 “Save a Christmas” program, an annual drive providing holiday gifts to low-income or single-parent families served by New Directions’ community-based programs through individual gift donations or family sponsorships.
“Save a Christmas” was inspired by MacLachlan’s personal experience of dealing with domestic violence and leaving home with her mother and brother when she was nine years old. As a child, she received a gift from an angel tree program which, according to Ashleigh, essentially “saved her Christmas.”
“That first Christmas we were involved with a program similar to the ‘Save a Christmas’ program,” said MacLachlan. “I specifically remember the gifts I received that year, and it meant so much to me that someone I didn’t know had gotten these things for me.”
Because of her own experience, MacLachlan decided to start an annual holiday donation program at New Directions to make Christmas a happier day for those with a similar background.
“Our annual program gives people in our community the opportunity to sponsor a family or donate a special gift on a child’s wish list that he or she probably would not have received otherwise,” said MacLachlan.
The program donated gifts to 67 children in 2013, and 250 children in 2014. The goal of this year’s program is to benefit at least 300 children in Niagara, Erie and Allegany counties.
To save ‘Save a Christmas’ for a child this holiday season, visit SaveAChristmas.org or contact Jeff Mendola, Director of Mission Advancement at New Directions, at 839-9500 or jmendola@ndyfs.org. Donations can be dropped off at Wyndham Lawn, 6395 Old Niagara Road.
East Niagara Post is the official media sponsor of Hockey Day in Lockport.
Monday, November 23, 2015
ENP STAFF REPORTS
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The Transit Drive-In, which has occasionally shown night-time Buffalo Bills games over the past few years, is not airing tonight's game between the Bills and the New England Patriots -- because the NFL told them not to.
According to a post made this afternoon to the drive-in's Facebook page, the theater received a letter from the NFL stating that the drive-in had violated "the exclusive copyright rights of the NFL."
The letter goes on to explain that game broadcasts cannot be shown in exchange for an admission fee (the drive-in requested a $20 per-car donation for the recent Thursday Night Football showing, donating the proceeds to the Brian Moorman PUNT Foundation the Buffalo City Mission.), on any screen that isn't "a television type commonly used at home," or at a venue that doesn't regularly air sporting events ... without "the express written permission of the NFL."
The letter states that it hopes the airing was simply a misunderstanding.
Transit Drive-In Theatre owner Rick Cohen said he disagrees with the NFL's decision but will abide by it. He notes that the drive-in does not profit from showing the games and has donated all proceeds and snack bar proceeds to local charities.
Cohen adds, "When we asked the NFL if there was a 'form or process available in order to obtain the express written permission of the NFL to show individual game broadcasts,' we received no response."
Tonight's game airs on ESPN at 8:30 p.m.
East Niagara Post is the official media sponsor of Hockey Day in Lockport.
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According to a post made this afternoon to the drive-in's Facebook page, the theater received a letter from the NFL stating that the drive-in had violated "the exclusive copyright rights of the NFL."
The letter goes on to explain that game broadcasts cannot be shown in exchange for an admission fee (the drive-in requested a $20 per-car donation for the recent Thursday Night Football showing, donating the proceeds to the Brian Moorman PUNT Foundation the Buffalo City Mission.), on any screen that isn't "a television type commonly used at home," or at a venue that doesn't regularly air sporting events ... without "the express written permission of the NFL."
The letter states that it hopes the airing was simply a misunderstanding.
Transit Drive-In Theatre owner Rick Cohen said he disagrees with the NFL's decision but will abide by it. He notes that the drive-in does not profit from showing the games and has donated all proceeds and snack bar proceeds to local charities.
Cohen adds, "When we asked the NFL if there was a 'form or process available in order to obtain the express written permission of the NFL to show individual game broadcasts,' we received no response."
Tonight's game airs on ESPN at 8:30 p.m.
East Niagara Post is the official media sponsor of Hockey Day in Lockport.
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BUFFALO -- The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team will once again partner with TOPS Friendly Markets and Entercom Buffalo for a Thanksgiving turkey drive on Tuesday to benefit local food pantries.
The turkey drive will take place from 6 to 9 a.m. in the following locations:
For every 20-pound turkey dropped off, or multiple turkeys totaling 20 pounds, the Sabres will give away two tickets to an upcoming game to the donor while supplies last. Tickets (maximum of four per person) will be distributed immediately at the drop-off sites for games against New Jersey on Dec. 15, Florida on Jan. 5, Florida on Feb. 9 and Calgary on March 3.
All of the donated turkeys will directly benefit the Buffalo City Mission and the Food Bank of Western New York.
East Niagara Post is the official media sponsor of Hockey Day in Lockport.
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The turkey drive will take place from 6 to 9 a.m. in the following locations:
- First Niagara Center Surface Lot (Enter lot from Baltimore Street via Perry Street)
- TOPS Market in Tonawanda: 890 Young St., Tonawanda
- TOPS Market in West Seneca: 355 Orchard Park Road, West Seneca
For every 20-pound turkey dropped off, or multiple turkeys totaling 20 pounds, the Sabres will give away two tickets to an upcoming game to the donor while supplies last. Tickets (maximum of four per person) will be distributed immediately at the drop-off sites for games against New Jersey on Dec. 15, Florida on Jan. 5, Florida on Feb. 9 and Calgary on March 3.
All of the donated turkeys will directly benefit the Buffalo City Mission and the Food Bank of Western New York.
East Niagara Post is the official media sponsor of Hockey Day in Lockport.
Saturday, October 3, 2015
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A pair of Newfane who decided to go for a walk raised $10,000 for Lockport CARES homeless shelter.
Seventy-one-year-old Margaret Brant and 53-year-old Ruthy Warda made the trek to Albany from Lockport to raise money and awareness for the plight of the local homeless, changing despair into hope.
The money raised will help ensure a warm safe shelter for the homeless in Lockport in the coming dark cold winter months.
Lockport CARES is located at 192 Genesee St.
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Ruthy Warda, left and Margaret
Brant were presented with bouquets
of flowers at Lockport CARES.
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Seventy-one-year-old Margaret Brant and 53-year-old Ruthy Warda made the trek to Albany from Lockport to raise money and awareness for the plight of the local homeless, changing despair into hope.
The money raised will help ensure a warm safe shelter for the homeless in Lockport in the coming dark cold winter months.
Lockport CARES is located at 192 Genesee St.
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Monday, September 14, 2015
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The Lockport Express Junior A hockey team has announced a series of game-day events through the end of 2015.
The team will have theme nights to coincide with its games played at Cornerstone CFCU Arena.
The team's next home game, Sept. 25, against the New York Aviators will be Blue & Gold Day for Lockport High School. Fans who wear a Lockport High School jersey ― or blue or gold — will get in for just $2. Also, fans who make a Lockport Express poster will be allowed admission for just $2.
The entire lineup of game-day events follows:
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The team will have theme nights to coincide with its games played at Cornerstone CFCU Arena.
The team's next home game, Sept. 25, against the New York Aviators will be Blue & Gold Day for Lockport High School. Fans who wear a Lockport High School jersey ― or blue or gold — will get in for just $2. Also, fans who make a Lockport Express poster will be allowed admission for just $2.
The entire lineup of game-day events follows:
- Sept. 25: Blue & Gold Day
- Sept. 26: Military Appreciation Night
- Sept. 27: Suppor the local food bank
- Oct. 16: Lockport CARES Night (support Lockport's emergency homeless shelter)
- Oct. 17: Elvis Night
- Oct. 24: 20th Anniversary of Mother's Day Breast Cancer Walk benefitting Mary's Wig Room
- Oct. 25: Halloween Costume Dressup with prizes for best costumes
- Nov. 28: The Giving Tree
- Dec. 4: Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest and the world's largest Christmas card
- Dec. 5: Blood drive and Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest part 2
- Dec. 6: PB&J Night. (bring a jar of peanut butter of jelly for $3 admission)
East Niagara Post is the official media partner of the Lockport Express
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
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NEWARK — A pair of Newfane women walking from Lockport to Albany entered their second week of the walk today, completing 91 miles so far of a 400-mile trip.
Seventy-one-year-old Margaret Brant and 53-year-old Ruthy Warda started Sept. 1 on what is expected to be a 25-day trek across the state to raise money for Lockport CARES.
According to Lockport CARES, the ladies ran across a couple of men today who were biking the Erie Barge Canal who brought them chocolate — and made a donation to the homeless shelter.
"The dynamic duo walked a little less today, the sun was just too hot," according to Lockport CARES. They are currently spending the night in Newark.
Donations to the cause can be made in person at the "Up the Lake Shop," every weekend in September, located on the Olcott boardwalk or online at www.lockportcares.org using credit card or PayPal.
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Margaret Brant and Ruthy Warda pause for a photo along their 400-mile
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Seventy-one-year-old Margaret Brant and 53-year-old Ruthy Warda started Sept. 1 on what is expected to be a 25-day trek across the state to raise money for Lockport CARES.
According to Lockport CARES, the ladies ran across a couple of men today who were biking the Erie Barge Canal who brought them chocolate — and made a donation to the homeless shelter.
"The dynamic duo walked a little less today, the sun was just too hot," according to Lockport CARES. They are currently spending the night in Newark.
Donations to the cause can be made in person at the "Up the Lake Shop," every weekend in September, located on the Olcott boardwalk or online at www.lockportcares.org using credit card or PayPal.
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Saturday, August 22, 2015
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A pair of Newfane women will walk from Lockport to Albany beginning Sept. 1 in order to raise money for Lockport CARES.
Margaret Brant, 71, and Ruthy Warda, 53, plan to make the 400-plus mile trek over the course of about 25 days to raise funds for the homeless shelter.
Ruthy, originally from Costa Rica, has walked some of the worlds most beautiful places: Kilamajero and Macchu Pichu to name a couple. She even walked 540 miles on a single trip in Spain.
"We wanted to choose a good cause, someplace where others really benefit," the pair said. "We are honored and humbled to help."
The two will carry only 9 - 14 pounds each, including a small backpack with only one change of clothes — about the same amount of belongings brought in by many of those helped by the homeless shelter.
They will depart for their epic journey at 6 a.m. Sept 1. from the parking area next to Cold Springs Bridge.
Donations can be made in person at the "Up the Lake Shop," weekends in September, located on the Olcott boardwalk or online at www.lockportcares.org using a credit card or PayPal.
They will ride a train back from Albany at the end of September.
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From left, Margaret Brant and Ruthy Warda, both of Newfane, will walk
across New York in September to raise money for Lockport CARES.
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Margaret Brant, 71, and Ruthy Warda, 53, plan to make the 400-plus mile trek over the course of about 25 days to raise funds for the homeless shelter.
Ruthy, originally from Costa Rica, has walked some of the worlds most beautiful places: Kilamajero and Macchu Pichu to name a couple. She even walked 540 miles on a single trip in Spain.
"We wanted to choose a good cause, someplace where others really benefit," the pair said. "We are honored and humbled to help."
The two will carry only 9 - 14 pounds each, including a small backpack with only one change of clothes — about the same amount of belongings brought in by many of those helped by the homeless shelter.
They will depart for their epic journey at 6 a.m. Sept 1. from the parking area next to Cold Springs Bridge.
Donations can be made in person at the "Up the Lake Shop," weekends in September, located on the Olcott boardwalk or online at www.lockportcares.org using a credit card or PayPal.
They will ride a train back from Albany at the end of September.
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Monday, June 22, 2015
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A round of golf and some basket raffles sound like a nice relaxing Sunday. Beating cancer at the same time is just a bonus.
Golf Against Cancer, a charity golf tournament at the Lockport Town & Country Club will be held at noon on Sunday.
The event, which benefits Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society, currently has over 50 baskets to raffle and is still looking for more. Cash donations also welcome.
For more information, visit the event's Facebook page.
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The Lockport Town & Country Club will host "Golf Against Cancer" this
Sunday beginning at noon. (ENP FILE PHOTO BY HEATHER N.
GRIMMER)
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Golf Against Cancer, a charity golf tournament at the Lockport Town & Country Club will be held at noon on Sunday.
The event, which benefits Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society, currently has over 50 baskets to raffle and is still looking for more. Cash donations also welcome.
For more information, visit the event's Facebook page.
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Friday, May 29, 2015
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Members of the Lockport Fire Department were out this morning collecting money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
For three hours, firefighters worked intersections in front of City Hall, Lockport High School, Transit and Summit streets, and Transit and Walnut streets. Their efforts resulted in $5,303 collected for the MDA.
The LFD and the MDA have a long history. Sally Cramer of the MDA explains more to ENP News Editor Scott Leffler in the video below:
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Thursday, April 23, 2015
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Assemblywoman Jane Corwin's annual Western New York Food Drive, which is currently in progress, will be extended to run through the month of May.
Corwin, R-Clarence, says she has been proud to team up with a half dozen food pantries in Erie and Niagara Counties, as well as a number of Erie and Niagara County libraries that will be collecting canned goods and non-perishable items throughout the duration of the drive. All of the items donated will go to families here in Western New York.
“I’ve spoken with a number of not for profit and charitable organizations in my district and many food pantries struggle to fill their shelves this time of year," she said. "Following the holiday seasons these organizations run low on supplies. The people of Western New York always come through when helping those in need and by continuing to build awareness for hunger and donating items to help others, we can make a difference in people’s lives.” said Corwin.
“The local libraries in Erie and Niagara counties have been so gracious in their participation and allowing us to use their facilities as donation drop-off locations.” Corwin continued, “We had such great participation for our Winter Coat and Clothing Drive this past December, and it showed the compassion of our community.”
East Niagara drop-off locations include the Newfane Public Library and Lockport Public Library.
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Corwin, R-Clarence, says she has been proud to team up with a half dozen food pantries in Erie and Niagara Counties, as well as a number of Erie and Niagara County libraries that will be collecting canned goods and non-perishable items throughout the duration of the drive. All of the items donated will go to families here in Western New York.
“I’ve spoken with a number of not for profit and charitable organizations in my district and many food pantries struggle to fill their shelves this time of year," she said. "Following the holiday seasons these organizations run low on supplies. The people of Western New York always come through when helping those in need and by continuing to build awareness for hunger and donating items to help others, we can make a difference in people’s lives.” said Corwin.
“The local libraries in Erie and Niagara counties have been so gracious in their participation and allowing us to use their facilities as donation drop-off locations.” Corwin continued, “We had such great participation for our Winter Coat and Clothing Drive this past December, and it showed the compassion of our community.”
East Niagara drop-off locations include the Newfane Public Library and Lockport Public Library.
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Wednesday, February 4, 2015
BY SCOTT LEFFLER
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KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Rick Cohen is walking 1,034 miles from Kissimmee, Fla. to Camden, N.J.
Cohen, the owner of the Transit Drive-In Theatre, is undertaking this backpacking adventure in order to raise awareness for the plight of the drive-in industry — and funds for a small Ohio drive-in in need.
Beginning on Saturday, he will begin the 1,034 miles trek from Kissimmee, Fla., the site of the annual UDITOA Drive-In Owners Convention — which he is currently attending — to Camden, N.J., where the world's first drive-in opened on June 6, 1933. The backpacking journey is expected to take as long as six weeks.
"I plan to pretty much walk between 20 to 30 miles per day depending on weather conditions and how I'm feeling," Cohen said. "It's going to be a little bit of an adventure."
“Over the years, I have witnessed many drive-in theaters close and be sold for development, or sit unused and forgotten,” Cohen said. “Hundreds and thousands of drive-ins have closed around the United States over the past several decades, with the property they sit on being redeveloped for ‘higher uses.’ The most recent upswing in drive-in related sales and closures is being facilitated by a different and more alarming reason.”
As if seasonal drive-in theatres didn't already have enough going against them, technological changes in the way new movies are shown on their screens is requiring all theatres to replace 35mm projectors with expensive digital equipment, at a cost of roughly $75,000 per screen. Drive-ins which cannot financially afford the transition are being forced to go dark.
“I am very fortunate in that my drive-in is located in region with a population base large enough to support the investment, which for us was an outlay of $300,000 for all four of our screens in 2012,” Cohen said. “Drive-ins located in rural, less densely populated areas are having a much more difficult time.”
In the entire United States, the number of operational drive-ins at the end of 2014 fell to around 330 locations, down from around 350 sites only one year earlier. More family owned, rural drive-ins are expected to close over the next few years, as the supply of 35mm prints from the movie studios is gradually discontinued in favor of digital technology which they can't afford to purchase on their own.
“I am stepping up to help one of these drive-ins buy a new digital projector, so they can continue to provide the outdoor movie experience for their community,” Cohen explained. “The first drive-in which I have chosen to help make the conversion to digital is called the Auto-Vue, a single screen, family owned drive-in theatre located in Sidney, Ohio, which has been in continual operation each summer since 1956. Without financial assistance to make the transition to digital technology, this drive-in will eventually go dark.”
Cohen plans to raise enough through contributions to fund the Auto-Vue upgrade. But he hopes to raise more. Any funds which exceed the goal will go toward assisting additional drive-ins to make the conversion to digital.
“My goal is to raise enough money to assist at least one small-town, mom-and-pop drive-in to remain open, while at the same time raising national awareness about the difficulty which many rural, small town drive-ins are facing to survive,” Cohen said. “While I will technically be walking 1,034 miles by myself through nine east coast states, I will not be alone in spirit. The ghosts from thousands of closed American drive-in theatres and the memories of the people who miss them will be walking right beside me, along with the hopes of all the other small town drive-ins still struggling to keep their own big screen alive.”
Cohen has created a website, DriveInRescue.com, where he will share his travels and allow for the public to make donations. He plans on making daily updates to allow others to see the progress he has made on both fronts, and allow him to share his thoughts — and some photos — along the 1,034-mile walk.
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Transit Drive-In owner Rick Cohen will walk this route in hopes of
raising enough money for an Ohio drive-in to buy a digital
projector. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)
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Cohen, the owner of the Transit Drive-In Theatre, is undertaking this backpacking adventure in order to raise awareness for the plight of the drive-in industry — and funds for a small Ohio drive-in in need.
Beginning on Saturday, he will begin the 1,034 miles trek from Kissimmee, Fla., the site of the annual UDITOA Drive-In Owners Convention — which he is currently attending — to Camden, N.J., where the world's first drive-in opened on June 6, 1933. The backpacking journey is expected to take as long as six weeks.
"I plan to pretty much walk between 20 to 30 miles per day depending on weather conditions and how I'm feeling," Cohen said. "It's going to be a little bit of an adventure."
“Over the years, I have witnessed many drive-in theaters close and be sold for development, or sit unused and forgotten,” Cohen said. “Hundreds and thousands of drive-ins have closed around the United States over the past several decades, with the property they sit on being redeveloped for ‘higher uses.’ The most recent upswing in drive-in related sales and closures is being facilitated by a different and more alarming reason.”
As if seasonal drive-in theatres didn't already have enough going against them, technological changes in the way new movies are shown on their screens is requiring all theatres to replace 35mm projectors with expensive digital equipment, at a cost of roughly $75,000 per screen. Drive-ins which cannot financially afford the transition are being forced to go dark.
“I am very fortunate in that my drive-in is located in region with a population base large enough to support the investment, which for us was an outlay of $300,000 for all four of our screens in 2012,” Cohen said. “Drive-ins located in rural, less densely populated areas are having a much more difficult time.”
In the entire United States, the number of operational drive-ins at the end of 2014 fell to around 330 locations, down from around 350 sites only one year earlier. More family owned, rural drive-ins are expected to close over the next few years, as the supply of 35mm prints from the movie studios is gradually discontinued in favor of digital technology which they can't afford to purchase on their own.
“I am stepping up to help one of these drive-ins buy a new digital projector, so they can continue to provide the outdoor movie experience for their community,” Cohen explained. “The first drive-in which I have chosen to help make the conversion to digital is called the Auto-Vue, a single screen, family owned drive-in theatre located in Sidney, Ohio, which has been in continual operation each summer since 1956. Without financial assistance to make the transition to digital technology, this drive-in will eventually go dark.”
Cohen plans to raise enough through contributions to fund the Auto-Vue upgrade. But he hopes to raise more. Any funds which exceed the goal will go toward assisting additional drive-ins to make the conversion to digital.
“My goal is to raise enough money to assist at least one small-town, mom-and-pop drive-in to remain open, while at the same time raising national awareness about the difficulty which many rural, small town drive-ins are facing to survive,” Cohen said. “While I will technically be walking 1,034 miles by myself through nine east coast states, I will not be alone in spirit. The ghosts from thousands of closed American drive-in theatres and the memories of the people who miss them will be walking right beside me, along with the hopes of all the other small town drive-ins still struggling to keep their own big screen alive.”
Cohen has created a website, DriveInRescue.com, where he will share his travels and allow for the public to make donations. He plans on making daily updates to allow others to see the progress he has made on both fronts, and allow him to share his thoughts — and some photos — along the 1,034-mile walk.
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Friday, January 2, 2015
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| These brave souls endured frigid New Year's Day temperatures to play horseshoes and raise money for the Moose Lodge's children's fund. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO) |
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A handful of Lockport Moose Club members braved Thursday's cold temperatures to play horseshoes — and raise money for the club's children's fund.
The group took part in "Hangover Horseshoes" at Outwater Park on New Year's Day, raising $230 to help the kids.
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Wednesday, December 31, 2014
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The Lockport Express has challenged area first responders and LHS alumni to a hockey game to be played at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Cornerstone CFCU Arena.
The game will pit the the Express' Junior team up against a group of players including members of the Lockport Police and Fire departments, EMTs, corrections officers and former LHS players.
Admission is $5 for adults, while kids 12 and under are free. All money will be donated to charity.
There will be a public holiday skate immediately following the game which will include members of the Lockport Express team.
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The game will pit the the Express' Junior team up against a group of players including members of the Lockport Police and Fire departments, EMTs, corrections officers and former LHS players.
Admission is $5 for adults, while kids 12 and under are free. All money will be donated to charity.
There will be a public holiday skate immediately following the game which will include members of the Lockport Express team.
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
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BUFFALO — The Buffalo Sabres "Turkeys for Tickets" drive collected more than 2,220 20-pound frozen turkeys for the Buffalo City Mission and the Food Bank of Western New York.
“For the second year in a row, we are amazed by the generosity of Western New Yorkers,” said Sabres President Ted Black. “With the holiday season upon us, there is always a critical need at the Buffalo City Mission and the Food Bank of WNY to help the neediest members of our region and the response was tremendous with more than 40,000 pounds of turkey donated. We are grateful to our partners at TOPS and Entercom for helping us get the word out and reminding us what a special community we live in.”
For every 20-pound turkey dropped off, the Sabres gave away two tickets to an upcoming home game. Two drop-off locations were used for the drive: the TOPS Market location on Young Street in Tonawanda and the surface parking lot at First Niagara Center in downtown Buffalo.
Last year’s turkey drive collected more than 1,700 turkeys, yielding approximately 34,000 pounds of turkey.
The Sabres turkey drive was done in conjunction with TOPS Friendly Markets and Entercom Buffalo.
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“For the second year in a row, we are amazed by the generosity of Western New Yorkers,” said Sabres President Ted Black. “With the holiday season upon us, there is always a critical need at the Buffalo City Mission and the Food Bank of WNY to help the neediest members of our region and the response was tremendous with more than 40,000 pounds of turkey donated. We are grateful to our partners at TOPS and Entercom for helping us get the word out and reminding us what a special community we live in.”
For every 20-pound turkey dropped off, the Sabres gave away two tickets to an upcoming home game. Two drop-off locations were used for the drive: the TOPS Market location on Young Street in Tonawanda and the surface parking lot at First Niagara Center in downtown Buffalo.
Last year’s turkey drive collected more than 1,700 turkeys, yielding approximately 34,000 pounds of turkey.
The Sabres turkey drive was done in conjunction with TOPS Friendly Markets and Entercom Buffalo.
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