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By: Mike Pidanick, Metro Source
After winning ECIC Division IV Pitcher of the Year honors as a sophomore, Cleveland Hill’s Kim Rohe certainly feels the pressure to keep the standard high this year. and she’s been able to do just that.
“It is a lot of pressure; I get nervous about it sometimes,” she said. “But it’s going well, my teammates really help me.”
Rohe has enjoyed another stellar season, both pitching and hitting the softball.
“She’s throwing the ball real well,” Cleveland Hill coach Dave Hehr said. “She’s good; she’s doing real well for us. And she can hit the ball, too.
Indeed, Rohe has continued to improve as a junior and that’s bad news for the opposing teams.
She’s led the Eagles to a 9-3 record in ECIC-IV play. She uses an assortment of effective pitches to keep the opposition wondering what’s coming next.
“curve and changeups and my fastball mostly, that’s what I like to use, she said. “Sometimes screweballs, too. Whatever it takes, I guess.”
The young Eagles got off to a slow start offensively, but things have really picked up lately.
“We’re really starting to hit the ball,” Rohe said. “We were having a hard time in the beginning of the season, but now we’re really getting it. It just stinks that the season’s almost over, now.”
Almost over, but not quite. The Eagles have high hopes for the postseason after reaching the Section VI semifinals a season ago.
“We want to do well in the playoffs,” Rohe said.
“We have a good team, we think we can do it.”
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Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Jenny Zhang of Williamsville was awarded second place by the Center for Hospitality Research Emerging Scholars.
Jenny Zhang of Williamsville, a senior and hotel administration student at Cornell University, won an interesting prize recently. Zhang was awarded second place and a $250 prize by the Center for Hospitality Research Emerging Scholars.
She worked to compare financial characteristics of an acquisition-minded lodging firm to a firm with no acquisitions.
Projects were selected from a panel of participants in the Hotel Ezra showcase, who examined posters of the research and discussed the projects with the researchers.
Congratulations to Zhang, for her noteworthy scholarly endeavors.
She worked to compare financial characteristics of an acquisition-minded lodging firm to a firm with no acquisitions.
Projects were selected from a panel of participants in the Hotel Ezra showcase, who examined posters of the research and discussed the projects with the researchers.
Congratulations to Zhang, for her noteworthy scholarly endeavors.
Annual Dave Mutton Memorial Race to be held on June 18
Dylan (age 12) and Maxwel Mutton (age 10) are asking community members to attend a benefit for the Make-a-Wish Foundation, to be held on June 18 at MXK Raceway, 800 Bullis Road, Elma.
These two young boys are trying to keep their dad’s, Dave Mutton’s, memory alive through this community endeavor, called the Annual Dave Mutton Memorial Race. This event will raise fund for the Make-a-Wish Foundation of Western New York.
Dave Mutton passed away suddenly in 2002. When he was alive, Mutton was a big proponent of Make-a-Wish. The love he had for his boys, this foundation, and go-karting all contributed to the inspiration behind this event.
The boys’ goal is to raise enough money to make at least one wish come true this summer.
The average cost of a wish is $5,000. A wish is more than just a dream come through for a child with a life-threatening illness; it instills hope and strength.
For more information on this event, visit www.DaveMuttonMemorialRace.org.
These two young boys are trying to keep their dad’s, Dave Mutton’s, memory alive through this community endeavor, called the Annual Dave Mutton Memorial Race. This event will raise fund for the Make-a-Wish Foundation of Western New York.
Dave Mutton passed away suddenly in 2002. When he was alive, Mutton was a big proponent of Make-a-Wish. The love he had for his boys, this foundation, and go-karting all contributed to the inspiration behind this event.
The boys’ goal is to raise enough money to make at least one wish come true this summer.
The average cost of a wish is $5,000. A wish is more than just a dream come through for a child with a life-threatening illness; it instills hope and strength.
For more information on this event, visit www.DaveMuttonMemorialRace.org.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
A War of 1812 Video now at the Lewiston Museum
In the photo L-R: Stephen Powell, Odessa Pictures, Eva Nicklas, Lewiston Council on the Arts & Pamela Hauth Historical Association of Lewiston
(Lewiston, NY) Stephen Powell of Odessa Pictures Buffalo, NY and Lewiston Council on the Arts have collaborated to produce "War on the Niagara: A Trail of Revenge", a 10 minute video that describes a series of skirmishes and battles that broke out along the Niagara Frontier during the War of 1812.
This exciting and colorful film takes a close look at some of those raids and retraces the steps of the marching armies. Both sides violated the rules of war when innocent victims were forced into the winter cold after fleeing their burning Villages.
Many were left without shelter and froze to death in the snow.
The public will now have an opportunity to see it at the Lewiston Museum. The Museum will be open Monday through Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. June through August.
"The War of 1812 is one of the most significant periods in Lewiston's history. The Lewiston Museum is grateful to Odessa Pictures and the Lewiston Council on the Arts for their generosity in sharing this informative video with our members and the public," said Pamela Hauth, Executive Director of the Historical Association of Lewiston.
This project was made possible in part by a Video Production Grant administered by the Tonawanda Council on the Arts.
Holy Angels creates principal position
Joan D. Thomas, president and principal of Holy Angels Academy, has recently announced that the school will be adding a principal to its administrative roster, and that she will continue in her role of president.
Kathleen Fitch Tedesco, a 17-year veteran of Holy Angels, has been named to this position. Tedesco, currently associate for student affairs, will assume her new title as chief internal administrator on July 1.
Tedesco graduated from Holy Angels herself, and has worked at the academy since 1992. First she was a social studies teacher, then took on administrative roles. Tedesco lives with her husband and daughter in Buffalo.
Thomas will continue as the external face of Holy Angels, working with donors, alumnae, and the Western New York community. She joined Holy Angels more than a year ago as president and principal, after working as superintendent of the Orchard Park school district.
Mary Colby has been named assistant principal, and will assume her new position on July 1 also. She will be responsible for managing student life and activities.
Kathleen Fitch Tedesco, a 17-year veteran of Holy Angels, has been named to this position. Tedesco, currently associate for student affairs, will assume her new title as chief internal administrator on July 1.
Tedesco graduated from Holy Angels herself, and has worked at the academy since 1992. First she was a social studies teacher, then took on administrative roles. Tedesco lives with her husband and daughter in Buffalo.
Thomas will continue as the external face of Holy Angels, working with donors, alumnae, and the Western New York community. She joined Holy Angels more than a year ago as president and principal, after working as superintendent of the Orchard Park school district.
Mary Colby has been named assistant principal, and will assume her new position on July 1 also. She will be responsible for managing student life and activities.
Lockport NY Students receive scholarships
The Lockport Community Cable Commission and Time Warner Cable are pleased to announce the recipient of their 2011 scholarship awards.
Zachary Parker, Megan Hirner, Kristy Weiss, Courtney Lang, and Allison Taylor (all Lockport High School students) were awarded $6,400 collectively. These scholarships will be applied to the colleges they choose to attend.
Zachary Parker, who is planning to attend Niagara University, was given the Anjeanette Briones Award, to recognize his outstanding service as a Lockport Community Television student volunteer. Megan Hirner and Kristy Weiss received $1,100 Traditional Scholarships for students majoring in communications or a related field. Both plan to study journalism - Weiss at Buffalo State and Hirner at NCCC.
Lang, Taylor, and Toth were presented with the $900 Roeseler scholarships. Lang will be attending D’Youville College, Taylor will be attending NCCC, and Toth is attending Alfred University.
Zachary Parker, Megan Hirner, Kristy Weiss, Courtney Lang, and Allison Taylor (all Lockport High School students) were awarded $6,400 collectively. These scholarships will be applied to the colleges they choose to attend.
Zachary Parker, who is planning to attend Niagara University, was given the Anjeanette Briones Award, to recognize his outstanding service as a Lockport Community Television student volunteer. Megan Hirner and Kristy Weiss received $1,100 Traditional Scholarships for students majoring in communications or a related field. Both plan to study journalism - Weiss at Buffalo State and Hirner at NCCC.
Lang, Taylor, and Toth were presented with the $900 Roeseler scholarships. Lang will be attending D’Youville College, Taylor will be attending NCCC, and Toth is attending Alfred University.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Catholic schools help mend NY budget mess
If you are grinding your teeth about the current state of economic affairs, these days Buffalo public school districts are coming up with plans to deal with the $1.25 billion cut in state aid.
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo proposed $1.5 billion in funding reductions to schools, to close the budget deficit without raising taxes. This was approved March 31.
Public school district leaders are discussing laying off teachers, closing schools, and increasing class sizes, to name a few. School budgets will be voted on in the coming weeks. Based on the rejected proposal of spending $130 million on schools in Niagara Falls, it appears taxpayers are in no mood to increase taxes and spending.
New York provides Catholic schools were partial reimbursement for state mandated services like standardized tests, but the governor is reducing those payments by eight percent. The governor asked the bishops how there could be greater cooperation between New York and the church.
“You all tell us in the government that you want quality education, you need to save money and you need more room,” said Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan. “We can help you in all three. We do the best job around, we’ll do it at half price and we’ve got room. It’s a no brainer.”
Catholic schools save New York taxpayers $8 billion a year. If these 200,000 students were thrust into the public schools, they would collapse. Catholic schools also outperform public schools. Williamsville Central School District boasts a 73 percent of graduates going on to college (the highest in all publics) compared to Catholic schools where 98 percent are college bound.
Catholic schools are available, affordable and accessible, and when faced with budget cuts in schools all over the state, they just might be the way to go.
In 2006, the Vatican released the document, “The Holy See’s Teaching on Catholic Schools,” which pointed out, “It is Catholic because it undertakes to educate the whole person. It provides an education in the intellectual and moral virtues, because it prepares for a fully human life at the service of others.”
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo proposed $1.5 billion in funding reductions to schools, to close the budget deficit without raising taxes. This was approved March 31.
Public school district leaders are discussing laying off teachers, closing schools, and increasing class sizes, to name a few. School budgets will be voted on in the coming weeks. Based on the rejected proposal of spending $130 million on schools in Niagara Falls, it appears taxpayers are in no mood to increase taxes and spending.
New York provides Catholic schools were partial reimbursement for state mandated services like standardized tests, but the governor is reducing those payments by eight percent. The governor asked the bishops how there could be greater cooperation between New York and the church.
“You all tell us in the government that you want quality education, you need to save money and you need more room,” said Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan. “We can help you in all three. We do the best job around, we’ll do it at half price and we’ve got room. It’s a no brainer.”
Catholic schools save New York taxpayers $8 billion a year. If these 200,000 students were thrust into the public schools, they would collapse. Catholic schools also outperform public schools. Williamsville Central School District boasts a 73 percent of graduates going on to college (the highest in all publics) compared to Catholic schools where 98 percent are college bound.
Catholic schools are available, affordable and accessible, and when faced with budget cuts in schools all over the state, they just might be the way to go.
In 2006, the Vatican released the document, “The Holy See’s Teaching on Catholic Schools,” which pointed out, “It is Catholic because it undertakes to educate the whole person. It provides an education in the intellectual and moral virtues, because it prepares for a fully human life at the service of others.”
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Shakespeare in Delaware Park kicks off with Merchant of Venice
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Shakespeare in Delaware Park opens its 36th season with Merchant of Venice, starting Thursday, June 16. Several familiar faces will be taking the stage when the curtain rises, including SDP founder Saul Elkin as Shylock and veteran Peter Palmisano as Antonio.
Palmisano first joined the cast of the Shakespeare Hill stage more than a decade ago when he was in Much Ado About Nothing. Now, after a few years’ hiatus, he’s back and playing the noble, good-natured Antonio.
Antonio is the best friend of another main character, Bassanio. When Bassanio needs some quick cash to court true love Portia, he turns to Antonio to help borrow the money from Shylock, Shakespeare’s infamous Jewish moneylender.
“Shakespeare’s characters are often very, very good or very, very bad,” says Palmisano. “Antonio is just a good guy, and he’s there to help out a friend. He agrees to the absurd ‘pound of flesh’ contract, certain nothing can go wrong. And even when it does go wrong, he’s still very gracious. He’s as noble as they come.”
While playing the bad guy might be more fun, he says that he’s happy to be on stage and ready to get the most out of his character and the performance. He’s avoided seeing other portrayals of the character, because creating from the words is one of the most enjoyable parts.
It’s all there, the character in their own words and the words of those around him. Part of the timelessness of Shakespeare is the ability to put almost any play in any setting, with the characters as lifelike as they were the first time they were performed.
It’s that timelessness that can be intimidating as well. Countless actors have stepped into the same character time and time again, but it’s that process of bringing a character to life that has kept generations of people coming back to the stage.
“These stories, these characters, they’re timeless,” Palmisano says. “At the time they were written, the main goal for so many was finding food to put on the table that night. All of a sudden, you could go and see these plays and begin learning about and understanding each other.”
A former high school English teacher at Lakeshore High School, he has seen that connection sparked by performances of Shakespeare countless times. For Palmisano, that is one of the most rewarding parts of teaching -- or performing.
Of the hundreds of students he would teach, if only a handful of them told him that they had learned to appreciate the work, it was worth it. And at the heart of it, that’s what Shakespeare in Delaware Park is all about.
“That’s what Saul [Elkin] has tried to do for so many years, is to make Shakespeare palatable and bring it to the masses,” he says. “And I feel like I’m the luckiest actor in town to be such a part of that.”
Six nights a week, that’s what it’s all about. Standing behind the stage, watching the sun set over Shakespeare Hill as the crowd fills in. Bringing their wine and cheese, bringing their children, bringing those who have never seen a Shakespeare play. And, at the end of the night, walking away with a new appreciation for one of literature’s great classics.
For more information, including how to become a member, visit shakespeareindelawarepark.org or call 856-4533.
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Shakespeare in Delaware Park opens its 36th season with Merchant of Venice, starting Thursday, June 16. Several familiar faces will be taking the stage when the curtain rises, including SDP founder Saul Elkin as Shylock and veteran Peter Palmisano as Antonio.
Palmisano first joined the cast of the Shakespeare Hill stage more than a decade ago when he was in Much Ado About Nothing. Now, after a few years’ hiatus, he’s back and playing the noble, good-natured Antonio.
Antonio is the best friend of another main character, Bassanio. When Bassanio needs some quick cash to court true love Portia, he turns to Antonio to help borrow the money from Shylock, Shakespeare’s infamous Jewish moneylender.
“Shakespeare’s characters are often very, very good or very, very bad,” says Palmisano. “Antonio is just a good guy, and he’s there to help out a friend. He agrees to the absurd ‘pound of flesh’ contract, certain nothing can go wrong. And even when it does go wrong, he’s still very gracious. He’s as noble as they come.”
While playing the bad guy might be more fun, he says that he’s happy to be on stage and ready to get the most out of his character and the performance. He’s avoided seeing other portrayals of the character, because creating from the words is one of the most enjoyable parts.
It’s all there, the character in their own words and the words of those around him. Part of the timelessness of Shakespeare is the ability to put almost any play in any setting, with the characters as lifelike as they were the first time they were performed.
It’s that timelessness that can be intimidating as well. Countless actors have stepped into the same character time and time again, but it’s that process of bringing a character to life that has kept generations of people coming back to the stage.
“These stories, these characters, they’re timeless,” Palmisano says. “At the time they were written, the main goal for so many was finding food to put on the table that night. All of a sudden, you could go and see these plays and begin learning about and understanding each other.”
A former high school English teacher at Lakeshore High School, he has seen that connection sparked by performances of Shakespeare countless times. For Palmisano, that is one of the most rewarding parts of teaching -- or performing.
Of the hundreds of students he would teach, if only a handful of them told him that they had learned to appreciate the work, it was worth it. And at the heart of it, that’s what Shakespeare in Delaware Park is all about.
“That’s what Saul [Elkin] has tried to do for so many years, is to make Shakespeare palatable and bring it to the masses,” he says. “And I feel like I’m the luckiest actor in town to be such a part of that.”
Six nights a week, that’s what it’s all about. Standing behind the stage, watching the sun set over Shakespeare Hill as the crowd fills in. Bringing their wine and cheese, bringing their children, bringing those who have never seen a Shakespeare play. And, at the end of the night, walking away with a new appreciation for one of literature’s great classics.
For more information, including how to become a member, visit shakespeareindelawarepark.org or call 856-4533.
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Discuss literature in downtown Buffalo NY
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The downtown library will host a community discussion, the PastForward Discussion Series, about the legacy of the Western New York housing policy which began in the 1930s and the challenges with affordable housing today.
The discussion, called “Housing for All: Policy and Reality” will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24 at the library, located at 1 Lafayette Square.
This series is made possible through funding from the New York Council for the Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities, and is part of the library’s ongoing project, “Re-Collecting the Great Depression and New Deal as a Civic Resource for Hard Times.”
Panelists participating on May 24 include Scott Gehl, executive director of Housing Opportunities Made Equal, Inc., Frank Mesiah, community activist and president of NAACP - Buffalo chapter, Gail Radford, UB historian and scholar on the New Deal, Henry Louis Taylor, Jr., urban historian and director of UB’s Center for Urban Studies, and Christopher Jamele of WBFO Radio.
This evening will introduce stories and artifacts from Western New York’s past, and lead to further exploration and discussion. There will even be lobby displays pertaining to Western New York’s Depression era housing history, and stations where visitors can sign up for customized tours.
For more information, visit www.buffalolib.org.
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The downtown library will host a community discussion, the PastForward Discussion Series, about the legacy of the Western New York housing policy which began in the 1930s and the challenges with affordable housing today.
The discussion, called “Housing for All: Policy and Reality” will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24 at the library, located at 1 Lafayette Square.
This series is made possible through funding from the New York Council for the Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities, and is part of the library’s ongoing project, “Re-Collecting the Great Depression and New Deal as a Civic Resource for Hard Times.”
Panelists participating on May 24 include Scott Gehl, executive director of Housing Opportunities Made Equal, Inc., Frank Mesiah, community activist and president of NAACP - Buffalo chapter, Gail Radford, UB historian and scholar on the New Deal, Henry Louis Taylor, Jr., urban historian and director of UB’s Center for Urban Studies, and Christopher Jamele of WBFO Radio.
This evening will introduce stories and artifacts from Western New York’s past, and lead to further exploration and discussion. There will even be lobby displays pertaining to Western New York’s Depression era housing history, and stations where visitors can sign up for customized tours.
For more information, visit www.buffalolib.org.
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