Batavia resident Ben Long - a Pittsburgh Steelers fan - is shown here holding the first legally sold copy of Madden 10 sold in the city.
He showed up at FYE at around 11:30 p.m. and waited for the midnight opening for the sale of the game. I have heard other residents obtained the game yesterday and during the day today as some local stores were illegally selling the game before EA Sports allowed the release.
Ok, I grew up in the hills of Pennsylvania and I got to tell you I never saw cabbage like this before! Care-A-Van was blessed this evening by local farmers ( I apologize I do not know which farmer)s donated corn for our cookout this evening at East Main Street Parksite Apartments along with fresh cabbage , zuchini and beets for the folks to take home as well. Thank you to these farmers and all who help make a difference here in the city! We will be back there Sunday afternoon at 2:30 for street church.
Rick a volunteer with Care-A-Van cooks up the corn
Our Friend Larry and the kids sure did enjoy the ice cream
The Muckdogs (27-27) got their record back up to .500 by completing the sweep of the Lake Monsters (24-29) by winning 7-1.
Scoring began in the 5th starting with a double by Jon Edwards and a RBI double by Luis De La Cruz. Ivan Castro then had a base hit to score De La Cruz and Castro came into home himself on another double by Michael Swinson.
They added one more to make it a 5-0 game in the 6th. Matthew Adams took the second pitch of bottom of the inning over the right field wall.
Vermont was able to avoid a shut out by scoring one run in the 7th but Batavia answered right back with two more insurance runs in the 8th. Edwards singled and then Niko Vasquez got his second homerun of the season.
Starter Dan Calhoun (1-0, 1.48) got the win, going six strong innings with three hits and six strikeouts. Tyler Leach followed him through one and two-thirds with one run on one hit with a walk and a strikeout. LaCurtis Mayes sat down the Lake Monsters quickly to end the game on two strikeouts and a groundout.
Edwards finished 2-for-4 on the night with a double, RBI and two runs scored. De La Cruz and Castro also had two hits each with one RBI and one run scored.
Tomorrow night the Staten Island Yankees come in to town. As always, there will be fireworks Friday night and Saturday is team photo giveaway.
T.F. Brown's, at 214 E. Main St., Batavia, N.Y.: T.F. Brown's is a great place for a good meal, good friends and to catch up on what's going on in the sports world. When you need to book your next party, think T.F. Brown's. See the ad on the right side of the page for contact information. We have a $20 gift card for $10.
Settler's Restaurant, 353 W. Main St., Batavia, N.Y.: Settler's has a 25-year history in Batavia of serving great, affordable breakfasts, lunches and dinners to Batavians. We have a $20 gift certificate for $10.
Sport of Kings Family Restaurant, 419 W Main St., Batavia, N.Y.: A favorite locally owned family restaurant that is open 24 hours per day, seven days a week. We have a $15 gift card for $7.50.
Jackson St. Grill, 9 Jackson St., Batavia, N.Y.: Try the fresh, skinless haddock fish fry on Fridays. We have a $10 gift certificate for $5.
The Enchanted Florist, 202 E. Main St., Batavia, N.Y.: Brighten up your home or office with flowers! We have a $20 gift certificate for $8.50.
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The Genesee County Legislature plowed through a 39-item agenda last night, taking vote after vote on a series of resolutions with little discussion of the items.
(The legislature confines most of its discussion and fact finding on proposed resolutions to its committee meetings.)
Among the items approved:
Charles Zambito will be honored by Batavia Downs on Aug. 29 as the second Genesee County resident to receive its now annual "Italian-American of the Year" award.
Joe "The Mayor of Batavia" Gerace received the first award last year.
Zambito, an attorney who was born and raised Elba and now serves as a Genesee County legislator, will receive the award inside the winner's circle at Batavia Downs.
The award honors a local Italian-American who has made a significant contribution to the community.
Zambito was elected to the Genesee County Legislature in 2001. He serves as the legislature’s liaison to the Genesee County Chamber of Commerce and Genesee Community College.
A father of three, Zambito, 57, is a trustee of St. Padre Pio Roman Catholic Parish, where he also serves as a lecturer and usher. He is chairman of the Town of Elba Republican Committee and member of the county GOP committee. Zambito is a former attorney adviser to the Genesee County Mock Trial Program, member of the Batavia Rotary Club, Genesee-Orleans Cornell Club and active with the Paolo Busti Foundation.
Zambito and his wife, Pat, will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary in September.
Italian-American Night is one of several ethnic celebrations at the Downs during racing season, now through Dec. 5. Anyone wishing to make reservations to attend the Aug. 29 festivities may contact Arna Tygart at (585) 343-3750 (Ext 437). A special Italian Buffet will be served and live music will be featured with The Formula Band.
A new utility tax that costs consumers between $40 and $200 annually is in the cross hairs of Assemblyman Steve Hawley.
Hawley announced this week that he's introducing legislation to repeal the new 2-percent tax, which was put into effect as part of the governor's budget plan on July 1.
"Already residents are struggling to pay their utility bills, especially our seniors. This tax is a perfect example of Albany shifting the burden of their out-of-control spending in our state and I am working to relieve residents and businesses from this unnecessary tax," Hawley said.
The new tax is expected to take $557 million out of the economy and siphon it to the state's general fund. The tax would generate $2.8 billion through March 31, 2014.
There may be some federal relief coming to Corfu and Darien for tornado damage clean up after all, according to Assemblyman Steve Hawley.
Hawley announced this morning that the Genesee County communities will be included in an omnibus relief rquest to the Federal Inspection Team along with other counties recently damaged by severe weather events.
Federal relief requirements mandate that eligible areas damaged by storms must have at least 25 uninsured houses, or five damaged businesses, among other guidelines, which means Darien and Corfu alone may not qualify.
The single relief package would include Cattaraugus, Erie, Chautauqua & Allegheny counties, also hit by heavy storms recently, and Columbia, Rensaleer, Cortland and Chenango counties, which also suffered storm-related damage.
"We will continue to keep all residents and businesses who were adversely
affected apprised of the progress regarding possible monetary assistance as a
result of these catastrophic weather patterns of destruction," Hawley said in a statement.
It took a full nine innings, but Batavia (26-27) was able to come through to beat Vermont (24-28) by a score of 4-3.
With the score deadlocked at 3-3, Luis De La Cruz led off the ninth inning with a single. Devin Goodwin followed with a walk. Michael Swinson then put down a perfect sacrifice bunt moving both runners in scoring position. With the potential winning run already on third, the Lake Monsters decided intentionally walk Ryan Jackson, loading the bases. And that was all the Muckdogs needed as Alan Ahmady came up with a sacrifice fly to score the winning run.
Josh Squatrito (2-1, 1.89) picked up the win after entering the game in the eight to record the final out on a strike out. He then proceeded to go 0-2 on each of the three batters he faced in the ninth, striking out all three.
Batavia pitchers notched 16 Ks on the evening.
Batavia jumped out to an early 3-0 lead after the 2nd inning. Kyle Conley started the scoring off with a solo homerun to left field. Later, Niko Vasquez and Luis De La Cruz picked up base hits and bases became loaded when Goodwin walked. Swinson then singled to score two.
The Lake Monsters answered with two runs in the 4th and tied things up in the 8th, but the Muckdogs were able to prevail.
Jesse Simpson went four innings in the start, letting in two runs on five hits with three walks and six strikeouts. Tyler Lavigne followed him in one inning of work with a strikeout. Justin Edwards filled in the other two and two-thirds innings, giving up one run on two hits while striking out five.
Conley finished 2-for-3 with a homerun, double, RBI and run scored. Vasquez and Swinson both went 2-for-4, Vasquez with a double and a run scored and Swinson with two RBI.
Are the kids driving you crazy in the evening? Are they full of energy that need to be put to a good use? Why not send them on over to Street Jam at Centennial Park.
Northgate is sponsoring Street Jam for all kids every night this week at the Park. They have been there all this week. It is not to late to send the kids on over. They will still be there Thursday night and Friday night from 6:00 pm until 8:00 PM. On Friday evening there will be a carnival. Everything is free! There is praise and worship music, dramas, crafts, games and much more.
Care-A-Van has partnered with them in this endeavor. While the kids are having fun, stop by and have a fresh cup of coffee and just relax and enjoy the evening with us.
Great Job Northgate on providing fun and outreach to the kids of the community!
Oh to be young again and duck under a parachute!
The kids really enjoy craft time!
Rocking and Jamming with Jesus on opening worship time
Little ones learning how to pray to God
Everyone enjoys a good game of kickball
Care-A-Van is Always there because God cares and so do we
This is a legitimate challenge to all critical thinkers. Watch the two youtube videos below (a total investment of less than 3 minutes of your time), then without the filter of partisanship, without claiming "out of context" since the videos are completely in context. Using only critical thinking skills, explain how the statements in each of the videos can be reconciled.
Alan Ahmady, Santo Maertz and Luis De La Cruz have been named to this year's NYPL All-Star team. The game is to be held next Tuesday, the 18th, in State College.
Ahmady is currently batting .311 with 23 RBI and 11 doubles. Maertz has been one of Batavia's best relievers, with a 1.21 ERA and 25 strikeouts in 22.1 innings. De La Cruz has started the majority of the season behind the plate. He has thrown out 34% of the runners attempting to steal on him.
The host Spikes have a fun-filled three days planned for the All-Star break, including a concert, fan fest and baseball clinic.
Apparently, Dannie Sims didn't want to pass through a State Police road check on Route 63 in Oakfield today.
Troopers spotted a Chevy Lumina making an alleged illegal u-turn after it started to approach the road check, so a trooper initiated a traffic stop.
It turns out that Sims may have had good reason for avoiding the road check -- a felony warrant in Monroe County. He is also a suspect in several alleged larcenies of purses, wallets and other items at several retail store locations. Sims is a "person of interest" for the Genesee County Sheriff's Office in several alleged larcenies in the Batavia area.
Sims, 53, is a resident of Alabama.
After his apprehension, Sims was turned over to the Monroe County Sheriff's Department. The investigation is ongoing in Genesee County.
The purpose of the road checks is to check all safety related equipment that is required by the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Laws as well as ensuring that all vehicles are properly registered, insured and inspected.
At least for Friday, it's time for the community to come together and forget any disagreements over the soon-to-be-discontinued Batavia ambulance service, says Greg Ireland.
Friday is the 15th-annual "Fill the Boot" drive for MDA, a fundraiser sponsored by City of Batavia Firefighters IAFF Local 896.
Money collected during the fundraiser benefits children who are diagnosed with neuromuscular diseases. Donations cover the costs of everything from wheelchairs and braces to physical therapy, as well as summer camps.
"This year is as important as any to these kids," Ireland said in an e-mail. "There is no reason why our Union's disagreements with City Hall should get in the way of helping them. Sure there is a lot of tension around the Fire House right now with the impending layoffs, but that doesn't change the fact the the MDA needs our support."
Ireland said union members held a meeting recently and united around the need to ensure "Fill the Boot" came together again this year.
Off-duty members of Local 896, including firefighters and medics who will be out of work on Sept. 1, will be at the fundraiser at 1 Court St. on Friday.
Last year's "Fill the Boot" campaign set a record with $5,000 in donations.
"To me, the MDA is very important," Ireland wrote. "These kids have been sentenced to a life of pain and suffering for no apparent reason. If we can raise money to make their life easier in any way, it's worth it. For example, The MDA of Rochester has several day camps for the kids. I've visited there before, and to see the kids being kids, being able to do the things that normal children can do, it is really great. It gives them a day or two to just leave their illness behind and enjoy being a kid! It is quite touching to see."
It's true, there is a house falling down in the Town of Oakfield and -- if all goes according to law -- it will only be a bad memory come Aug. 21.
Local authorities gave Thomas Capwell until then to tear down the delapidated house he owns on Fisher Road and he has agreed to do so.
His promise was made at Tuesday night's Town Council meeting after members had already voted on the matter.
Capwell arrived a half hour into the meeting. By then, the council had set the tear-down date and -- on a motion made by Councilman Michael Cianfrini seconded by Councilman Tim Kabel -- voted to have a town crew do the job at the owner's expense if the deadline is not met.
They also agreed to allow a maximum of 30 days to remove the debris.
Before voting, some council members expressed skepticism that Capwell would comply in a timely fashion. It's not like this is a new issue.
Oakfield code enforcer Tom Smith said the house was posted back in 2006 as "uninhabitable." But he also noted that it was built before some codes existed or were enforced.
According to Ritchie Kirkum Jr, the house has been in seriously bad repair for quite some time now.
"I fully intend to take it down and clean it up," Capwell told the Town Council, although he expressed concern about being given only 30 days to haul away the debris.
William G. Potter, 53, and Tina L. Ground, 49, of 6924 Council House Road, Alabama, are charged with crimes stemming from a dispute at their residence. During a fight, Ground allegedly threatened Potter with a claw hammer. Potter allegedly made contact with Ground, which violated a court order. During the investigation of the incident, Deputy Kevin McCarthy and state troopers allegedly found seven potted marijuana plants in the house. Ground also allegedly had marijuana on her person. Potter is charged with criminal contempt. Ground is charged with menacing, unlawful possession of marijuana and unlawful growing of marijuana.
Robert M. Browne, 48, of 282 Route 20, Room #3, Darien, is charged with DWI and criminal contempt. Reportedly, law enforcement received a report that Browne had contact with a person he is ordered not to contact. Deputy Patrick Reeves was dispatched to find Browne, and reportedly found him driving on Route 20 in Darien. Reeves determined that Browne was allegedly driving while intoxicated. Browne was also charged with unlicensed operation and operating a vehicle that was unregistered, uninsured and that had improperly switched plates.
Present Tense Books and Gifts, 101 Washington Ave.: Whether your taste runs to local authors, the finest in fiction or nonfiction or you're looking for a unique and special gift, this charming store in a cozy Victorian house on the edge of downtown is a great place to stop and shop. We have a $25 gift certificate for $12.50.
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.
South Main Country Gifts, 3356 Main St. Road, Batavia, N.Y.: Always a great place for gifts, South Main just brought in a bunch of new merchandise from the region. We have a $20 gift certificate for $9.
Jackson St. Grill and Belladessa's Pizzeria, 9 Jackson St., Batavia., N.Y.: Check out the great lunch and dinner menu. Personally, I'm partial to the hamburgers. We have TWO $10 gift certificates for $5 each (two separate winners).
Delavan's Restaurant and Tavern, 107 Evans St., Batavia, N.Y.: To me, Delavan's is one of those restaurants where you want to eat frequently until you try everything on the menu. We have a $25 gift certificate for $12.50.
Alex's Place, 8322 Park Road, Batavia, N.Y.: People come from all over the region for a fine dinning experience at Alex's. Alex's is best known for its ribs, of course, but Alex's seafood is also a favorite of the restaurant's diners. We have a $25 gift certificate for $12.50.
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Thanks to Scott Atlas we learn that American Health Care (rated number 1 in the world in patient care by the liberal WHO) is much better than Canada's Public Health Care system.
1. Americans have better survival rates than Europeans for common cancers. Breast cancer mortality is 52 percent higher in Germany than in the United States and 88 percent higher in the United Kingdom. Prostate cancer mortality is 604 percent higher in the United Kingdom and 457 percent higher in Norway. The mortality rate for colorectal cancer among British men and women is about 40 percent higher.
2. Americans have lower cancer mortality rates than Canadians. Breast cancer mortality in Canada is 9 percent higher than in the United States, prostate cancer is 184 percent higher, and colon cancer among men is about 10 percent higher.
3. Americans have better access to treatment for chronic diseases than patients in other developed countries. Some 56 percent of Americans who could benefit from statin drugs, which reduce cholesterol and protect against heart disease, are taking them. By comparison, of those patients who could benefit from these drugs, only 36 percent of the Dutch, 29 percent of the Swiss, 26 percent of Germans, 23 percent of Britons, and 17 percent of Italians receive them.
4. Americans have better access to preventive cancer screening than Canadians. Take the proportion of the appropriate-age population groups who have received recommended tests for breast, cervical, prostate, and colon cancer:
5. Lower-income Americans are in better health than comparable Canadians. Twice as many American seniors with below-median incomes self-report “excellent” health (11.7 percent) compared to Canadian seniors (5.8 percent). Conversely, white, young Canadian adults with below-median incomes are 20 percent more likely than lower-income Americans to describe their health as “fair or poor.”
6. Americans spend less time waiting for care than patients in Canada and the United Kingdom. Canadian and British patients wait about twice as long—sometimes more than a year—to see a specialist, have elective surgery such as hip replacements, or get radiation treatment for cancer. All told, 827,429 people are waiting for some type of procedure in Canada. In Britain, nearly 1.8 million people are waiting for a hospital admission or outpatient treatment.
7. People in countries with more government control of health care are highly dissatisfied and believe reform is needed. More than 70 percent of German, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand, and British adults say their health system needs either “fundamental change” or “complete rebuilding.”
8. Americans are more satisfied with the care they receive than Canadians. When asked about their own health care instead of the “health care system,” more than half of Americans (51.3 percent) are very satisfied with their health care services, compared with only 41.5 percent of Canadians; a lower proportion of Americans are dissatisfied (6.8 percent) than Canadians (8.5 percent).
9. Americans have better access to important new technologies such as medical imaging than do patients in Canada or Britain. An overwhelming majority of leading American physicians identify computerized tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as the most important medical innovations for improving patient care during the previous decade—even as economists and policy makers unfamiliar with actual medical practice decry these techniques as wasteful. The United States has thirty-four CT scanners per million Americans, compared to twelve in Canada and eight in Britain. The United States has almost twenty-seven MRI machines per million people compared to about six per million in Canada and Britain.
10. Americans are responsible for the vast majority of all health care innovations. The top five U.S. hospitals conduct more clinical trials than all the hospitals in any other developed country. Since the mid- 1970s, the Nobel Prize in medicine or physiology has gone to U.S. residents more often than recipients from all other countries combined. In only five of the past thirty-four years did a scientist living in the United States not win or share in the prize. Most important recent medical innovations were developed in the United States.
Why if we are number one in the world in patient care would we want to change the system so drastically that it could only hurt people? Where is the crisis?
Those of you who complain heathcare costs are too high, do you realize the costs of malpractice insurance? Get rid of punitive damages and costs will come down. And lets not forget all the new medical technology that is available that wasn't 20 years ago.
Using new technology costs money but is your life worth it? That's a personal decision and should not be left to the government to make.
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