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Tomasik Optical Celebrating 55 Years of Service in WNY

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer
Friday, May 24th, 2013, 3:28pm
Tomasik Optical Celebrating 55 Years of Service in WNY

This year marks the 55th anniversary of Tomasik Optical, founded in 1958 by Ed “Tommy” Tomasik. And through five-and-a-half decades, there’s been one corporate vision that has always remained in focus, according to second-generation owner Michael Tomasik. “We want people to see better, feel better and look better when they pick up their new glasses!”

Both the local business and the optical industry have seen plenty of changes during those 55 years, according to Tomasik, who still operates the store originally opened by his father at 1258 Electric Ave. in Lackawanna. The business expanded to a second location at 3800 N. Buffalo Road in Orchard Park in 2007.

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3rd Annual Ed Krieger Memorial Golf Tournament Tees Off On Saturday, June 1st at Cardinal Hills

Submitted by Queen City Blogger on Friday, May 24th, 9:26 am
3rd Annual Ed Krieger Memorial Golf Tournament Tees Off On Saturday, June 1st at Cardinal Hills

More than 85 local golfers set to raise money for New Directions Youth and Family Services and to create a the Ed Krieger Memorial Scholarship

 

WHO:              Friends and family of Ed Krieger

                        New Directions Youth and Family Services

                        More than 85 local golfers

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Buffalo Transportation Pierce Arrow Museum -Special Hours for Memorial Day Weekend

Submitted by Colleen Nossavage, Promotions
Friday, May 24th, 2013, 9:11am
Buffalo Transportation Pierce Arrow Museum -Special Hours for Memorial Day Weekend

The Buffalo Transportation/Pierce-Arrow Museum announces summer hours! The Museum will be open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 11am-4pm. Special Hours for Memorial Day Weekend --Sunday, May 26th and Monday, May 27th 11am-4pm.   Admission is $10 for Adults, $8 for Seniors and $5 for children ages 6-17.  The Buffalo Transportation/Pierce-Arrow Museum houses a world class collection of cars, Buffalo made vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles and memorabilia from several decades.

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The Fair is Coming...The Fair is Coming!!!

Submitted by Barb Brader, Barb the WILD Fairgoer
Friday, May 24th, 2013, 9:00am
The Fair is Coming...The Fair is Coming!!!

The Fair is Coming….The Fair is Coming!!!!

Well fair friends, here we go.  We can safely begin our “Countdown to the Fair”.  Yes, that is the 174th Erie County Fair that we are beginning to look forward to and countdown the days til it starts!  We are justt 70 some days away.  Yes, only 70 some more days and we will all be at our favorite summertime event!!!   Check out the countdown clock on the fair's website to know EXACTLY how many days it is til opening day!!!

I just wanted to share some information with you that just might start getting you into “fair” mood!!  Basically right now I just want to give you some of the basics….some of the information that is available right now that you might be interested in.  Later in the season we will go into more details.

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Erie County Legislature Approves Residency Requirements for New Hires

Submitted by WGRZ Web Staff
Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, 6:59pm

BUFFALO, NY - The Erie County Legislature narrowly approved a resolution to require newly hired county workers to live within Erie County limits.

The resolution, which was sponsored by Erie County Legislator Joe Lorigo (C-10th District), was approved 6-5.

WEB EXTRA: Click here to see the full proposal for the Erie County Residency Act

The new requirement would be similar to laws in several neighboring counties, including: Niagara, Genesee, Wyoming, Cattaraugus and Chautauqua.

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Catholic Charities to Host Domestic Violence Training Focusing on New York Model for Batterers

Submitted by Catholic Charities, Communications & PR Specialist
Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, 4:38pm

Social workers, advocate representatives, batterer program staff, and judiciary and domestic violence court personnel are urged to attend the National Training Institute on the New York Model for Batterer Programs, “Domestic Violence Offender Accountability ~ What, Why and How to Get it Done” set for June 20-21 from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Orchard Park Presbyterian Church, 4369 S. Buffalo St., Orchard Park.

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The Labatt Story on Display at Museum London

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer
Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, 2:58pm
The Labatt Story on Display at Museum London

Museum London, southwestern Ontario’s leading establishment for the collection and presentation of visual art and material culture, has an interesting display on exhibit that should appeal to beer lovers throughout Western New York and southern Ontario. London’s Hometown Brewery: The Labatt Story is currently on exhibit and will remain on display through June 30.

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