C.M. Barons is a frequent commenter on The Batavian. Baron's published a novel last year, "In the Midst of."
Last month, Penguin Multimedia, a joint venture of Loren Penman of Batavia and her son, Brant, as well as Brian Gardner, shot a video promo for the novel at vintage clothing store Calista Miakoda on Ellicott Street.
The novel is available at Present Tense Books.
Town of Batavia Fire Department is responding to a reported stove fire at 4071 W. Main St. Road.
The fire is contained to the stove. There is smoke in the residence.
UPDATE: 12:17 p.m.: Fire out, but ventilation needed.
The Batavia Muckdogs take on the Jamestown Jammers tonight at 7:05pm. This will be the last home game for the Muckdogs 2009 season. Its Fan Appreciation Night and also Rock the Park Night at Dwyer! Come on out for a beautiful Saturday night of great baseball action at the best baseball venue in WNY! There isn't a bad seat at all in Dwyer stadium. The fun starts at 6:05pm with the pregame concert by Papa and Mama Root presented by Tim Horton's of Batavia and New Buffalo Impact. Enjoy great end of summer fun at Dwyer with your Batavia Muckdogs!
The 25th annual Oakfield Labor Daze gets under way at noon and will feature music, food, games and local arts and crafts.
The weather is expected to be as temparate and clear as a Southern Californian afternoon today and tomorrow (chance of rain on Monday).
Highlights of the weekend:
Today
2 to 3:00 p.m.: Bed Races-Bennett Avenue
6 to 10 p.m.: Battle of the Bands-Triangle Park
Tomorrow
Noon to 3 p.m.: Chicken BBQ-Methodist Church
1:45 to 3:45 p.m.: Charlotte Ritchie
6 to p.m. Joey T & The Formula
Monday
10:30 a.m.: Labor Daze Parade on Main Street
12:15 to 1 p.m.: O-A Jazz Band at Triangle Park
1 p.m.: Pie & Ice Cream at Oakfield United Methodist Church
2:45 to 4:45 p.m.: Craig Wilkins performs Johnny Cash Music
5:30 to to 9:30 p.m.: The Trolls
The weekend closes with a fireworks show at the school after the last performance.
For a complete schedule of events, click here.
There are a lot of problems posed in this well-written article about the problems with the proposed health care reforms:
“There are serious questions that are associated with policy aspects of the health care reform bills that we’re seeing,” said Gail Wilensky, a veteran health care expert
Dr. Scott Gottlieb...his critique is based on related fears that the plans being discussed would inevitably lead to increased government involvement in personal medical decisions and eventually affect vital services.
But, starting out with a general distrust of government solutions, even conservatives who agree that tens of billions of dollars are wasted annually are dubious about the government’s ability to find significant savings without eventually affecting care negatively.
In the meantime, Mr. Goodman said he hoped his side could do a better job at making clear it had genuine misgivings about Mr. Obama’s proposals.
“I think the critics have approached this in the wrong way; saying there’s going to be a death panel is not the right way,” he said. “The right way to approach it is to put the burden of proof on the administration — tell us how you’re going to do that without denying care to people who are really in need.”
So someone explain to me how problems will cease to exist when the government takes over? Money needs to come from somewhere and then choices need to be made on whom and what to spend that money on. That means some people will not get the medications and treatment that they need, and may end up dying because the government chooses to not fund their treatment. In the current proposed reforms this question is not and has not been answered.
Miscues and mistakes sent the Batavia Blue Devils to an opening season defeat tonight.
Batavia dropped the game to Greece Arcadia 33 to 11.
After grabbing a quick 3-0 lead on a field goal by Renee Glafenhein (an exchange student from Germany), the Blue Devils quickly let the game slip away with turn overs.
The long snapper twice sent the ball sailing over the punter's head. One of the missed snaps led to a safety.
QB Joe Canzoneri lead the Blue Devils to the team's first score with a key play. He had the ball knocked from his hands, but was able to scoop it up and find a wide open Joe Pedro for a critical first down.
But the Blue Devil's defense couldn't overcome the powerful running of Greece Arcadia's Joe Britton, who carried the ball 26 times for 166 yards. He scored two touchdowns.
For the Blue Devils, senior Spencer Byrne and junior Fred Gemp each had eight tackles and combined for four sacks.
Scoring summary:
Batavia - FG Rene Glafenhein 29
Greece Arcadia - Joe Britton 24 run (Kyle Reilly kick)
Greece Arcadia - Coty Paige 9 pass Josh Hotchkiss (Reilly kick)
Greece Arcadia - FG Reilly 24
Greece Arcadia - Britton 2 run (Reilly kick)
Greece Arcadia - Safety (Forced punt)
Greece Arcadia - Hotchkiss 14 run (Reilly kick)
Batavia - Mitch Francis 39 pass Joe Canzoneri (Vin Pedro run)
Thanks to a reader for the info.
UPDATE, 10 a.m. Saturday.
An 8-year-old girl was killed in a one-vehicle rollover accident Friday night after the driver swerved to avoid a deer in the roadway.
Abagail Buzard, who was ejected from the vehicle, was pronounced dead at UMMC.
The SUV was driven by Courtney Buzard, 17, of Albion.
Initial reports:
Elba Rescue is responding to a rollover accident in Orleans County in which three people are reportedly injured and a baby is missing.
The single-vehicle accident is reportedly near Spoils Bank Road off Oak Orchard Road (Old Route 98).
UPDATE: There is more than one incident going on. I believe two ambulances initially responded and I believe Mercy 3 is enroute. (There's a concert at Darien Lake tonight which is also contributing to a lot of radio traffic.)
UPDATE: Three Genesee County ambulances responded, and possibly one from Orleans County. One ambulance took an 8-year-old to UMMC. Another ambulance took a 3-year-old and a father to Strong. A mother and another child were taken to Lakeside. No Mercy Flight transport reported.
This is a reader-submitted photo of a for-sale sign on the Pontillo's building on E. Main Street in Batavia. A caller informs us the sign was placed on the building at 4 p.m. We're working on getting more information.
A Genesee County couple was arrested at 8:30 a.m. and charged with public lewdness.
The couple was allegedly engaged in sexual intercourse in the parking lot of Santino's Pizza in Oakfield.
To save the couple further embarrassment, we're withholding the names, though they were released. The woman is 21 and from Le Roy. The man is 27 and from Oakfield.
There are apparently no injuries in an accident at 196 Oak St., just in front of Bob Evans Restaurant.
Batavia Fire Department and Mercy EMS have responded.
No word on if traffic is blocked.
Reportedly there are no injuries in a one-vehicle rollover accident on Transit Road, just north of Watson Road, in Elba.
Emergency crews are responding.
The inaugural choice for Pet of the Week, by all accounts a prestigous distinction, was definately a tough one to make. There were several worthy prospects, and I thank all for participating, but the heart-melting eyes of Barclay and his overall mien made him a standout. He submitted this bio:
My name is Barclay James Newton and I am writing to be considered for your new Pet of the Week feature. I feel I deserve this dignified distinction because my parents say that I am the most loyal, loving, gentle and humble dog they know. My mom says I am the dog of all dogs, the Gold Standard. My dad says there never has been a dog like me and there never will be again. I guess they would know since they have four dogs here and one in heaven (Hey Maisie!).
I'm not so sure what all the fuss is about- I'm just doing my job as a dog, man's best friend and all that. I would like to say that I have a particularly special place in my heart for my human cousins- hey Kort & Ken, love ya! Whenever they come to play, I can't even contain my excitement -- I HAVE to get out to the car to meet them and walk them into the house! They're my girlie girls and I love them to pieces! Well, I guess that's all for now. Can't wait to see all the upcoming Pet of the Week articles.
Your Friend,
Barclay
If your pet is worthy of pet of the week, have him or her e-mail me at pets (at) the batavian dot com. Please have your pet send a handsome picture and his or her story. Click here for more information. Your pet could win a $10 gift certificate from Genesee Feeds.
Gary Diegelman and Norm Itjen, president of the Genesee Sheriff's Employees Association, hold two of the school backpacks the association gave away to school-aged children last night at the Batavia Muckdogs game. The backpacks contained school supplies and a gift card for Wal-Mart.
I didn't catch the initial call, but apparently there was an accident this morning around the 6800 block of Junction Road in Pavilion involving a sealer truck.
Sealer and yellow paint were apparently spilled on the roadway.
The highway superintendent is enroute to investigate the scene. The two vehicles involved have been towed away.
From the field: "Apparently the car was toilet papered over night, if you get any calls."
Dispatcher: "It was what overnight?"
Field: "I'll call in."
(I didn't catch what was reported just above the first line above.)
Danielle L. Young, of Orchard Park, is charged with DWI and DWI with a BAC of .08. Young was stopped by State Police on Sumner Road in Darien.
Kaylie N. Rumon, 23, of Elmira, is charged with DWI and DWI with a BAC of .08. Rumon was stopped by State Police in the City of Batavia.
Joey Somsy, 21, of Buffalo, is charged with DWI and DWI with a BAC of .08. Somsy was stopped by State Police on Colby Road in Darien.
Brian P. Verney, 25, of Attica, is charged with petit larceny and possession of a hypodermic instrument. Verney is accused of shoplifting from Wal-Mart. He was arrested by State Police and jailed without bail.
Amy L. Showler, 34, of Batavia, is charged with petit larceny. Showler is accused of shoplifting from Wal-Mart. She was arrested by State Police.
A 15-year-old from Batavia is charged with petit larceny and trespass. The alleged crime occurred on West Saile Drive on Aug. 23 in Batavia and was investigated by State Police.
Erica Michelle Raphael, 24, of 335 Bank St., Batavia, is charged with petit larceny. Raphael is accused of shoplifting from Target.
Main St. Pizza Company, 206 E. Main St., Batavia, N.Y.: Pizza, wings, subs and even hamburgers and hot dogs, Main St. Pizza makes everything deliciously. We have four $5 gift certificates ($10 value) that can be used together or separately for $10.
Center Street Smoke House, 20 Center St., Batavia, N.Y.: Ribs, brisket, steak, prime rib -- Center Street is a meat lover's paradise. We have a $25 gift card for $12.50.
South Main Country Gifts, 3356 Main St. Road, Batavia, N.Y.: Handcrafted items, gifts with a regional flair, candles, teas and spices -- South Main has a wide selection to please most any interest. We have a $20 gift certificate for $9.
Settler's Restaurant, 353 W. Main St., Batavia, N.Y.: Settler's has a 25-year history of serving great, affordable breakfasts, lunches and dinners to Batavians. We have a $20 gift certificate for $10.
Adam Miller Toy & Bicycles, 8 Center St., Batavia, N.Y.: Feel like a kid in a toy store again, or treat your kids to the greatest toy store they will ever see. We have a $25 gift certificate for $12.50.
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SOLD OUT
One car is on its side following a two-vehicle accident on Saile Drive in front of the Genesee County Airport in Batavia.
There is no entrapment in either car. There are two people injured. No fire.
I know there has been a lot of talk about the City of Batavia saving money. Here is an idea that seems to be going around Erie county, lets downsize Council. Batavia seems to have a large council considering the times, maybe eliminating the two "at large" positions to cut more fat from the city budget might be a good idea. Not sure if it has been looked at, but if we are looking to save money in the city, why not start at the top? Maybe its just me, but wouldnt that be responsible government?
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