thank you

To our community, farm  family, friends and loved ones, 
Where do I start to tell you about my husband, Tom Swyers? Father of our four beautiful children, their lovely spouses, and our astounding grandchildren. Apparently, you already know! The outpouring of kindness, generosity, sympathy, food, donations, cards, clearing of snow, tables & chair delivery, flowers, tears, words of praise for Tom and so much more from so many of you has been enormous. Your heartfelt love surrounds us all and gives us strength for the days ahead.

Tom had a dream early in life of being a farmer. He started his adventure working for uncles and local farmers, and with hard work and generosity from his parents, my Mother and family, and the Grace of God’s Blessing. In our 50 years of marriage, Tom never once said “I don’t want to go to work.” He was driven by a force of energy like no other. He ate, slept, and breathed farming! As the farm has grown, so have our employees. He appreciated and respected every one of them. Gardeau Crest Farm employees who we think of as family, Thank You from the bottom of our hearts!

In the years along the way Tom loved to visit with friends, fellow farmers and family. He touched so many hearts. Incidentally, after a heart attack at 38 when he was told that he had 5 to 10 years to live, we were blessed with 34 extra incredible years. Tom was kind, loving, generous, hardworking, and was a classic example of how hard work and determination yields success.

Tom was a wonderful Father, proud of each of his children, had great friends, was happy and proud to be a farmer, and was my beloved friend and husband. As for my family and myself, I want to reach out with our thanks for your love, support and kindness during such a sad time in our lives. 

Thank you to our community, along with the rescue squad, medical services, and friends who were a part of our hour of need. Extra and heartfelt thanks to Eric Kelly and Tom Bush. You held our hearts through a difficult time in our lives. Thank you to our friends and family. You are all amazing and I wouldn’t expect any less from any one of you. I wish I could put more profound words of love into this letter to explain what you all meant to him. He loved each and every one of you. 

God Bless everyone who reached out to us for your generosity, donations, caring for us, and for your prayers and love. Our family will miss Tom more than anyone will ever know, and our journey without him will be difficult, however, Tom will live in our hearts forever. 

Thank you for an amazing life, Tom! Rest In Peace, my darling, ‘til we meet again. Thank you for loving me.

Blessings to all,
Yvonne Swyers, Joey & Tonya, Mike & Elizabeth, 
Jake & Kim, Daniel & Ashley and 18 beautiful grandchildren

Awareness continues to open doors because of Palermo Foundation

It is always an emotional boost for me to see how much comfort our foundation has brought to people that have become newly injured with a spinal cord injury (SCI). Just imagine yourself being away on a California vacation with your wife and two children and then the most unexpected catastrophe happens as you find yourself floating facedown because you just broke your neck in the ocean. You don’t know which hospital is the best for treating a SCI so, you are at the mercy of the first responders. Just when you find yourself with nowhere to turn, you get a phone call from The Miami Project (MP) to Cure Paralysis (the #1 spinal research center in the country). The reason that the MP has called you is because one of your friends was at the BRUCE in the USA concert that was put on by our Ricky Palermo Foundation. This friend got in touch with me and I in turn got in touch with the MP, and this family was able to have a plan that has many of the answers you were hoping for. This is the second time that this situation has come up this year. Last winter, a cousin of a close friend who lives in Minnesota suffered a SCI while snowmobiling. This family called their cousin that is a big supporter of our events and he was able to contact me and then I was able to put them in touch with the MP. Then the MP guided them to the nearest SCI rehab. I wish my family had a place like the MP to call when I was first injured in 1981, but the MP did not exist until 1985.

This year our events consisted of our annual soccer clinic, which brought in about 80 kids to learn skills from BHS girls varsity soccer coach Roger Hume. In early June, we hosted our largest event yet, as we had 1400 people attend a BRUCE in the USA concert at Batavia Downs And Gaming (a tribute band to Bruce Springsteen). This concert has really helped our main goal of spreading awareness of Spinal Cord Injuries, and then in early August, we hosted our 26 the annual Ricky Palermo Spinal Injury Golf Tournament. We are proud to say that these three events helped us donate more than $84,000 to our same four beneficiaries: UMMC’s Rochester Regional Health, Strong Memorial Hospital, Batavia’s GLOW YMCA (SCI) Bike Program and The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis. This brings our 26 year grand total to $1.8 million donated!

It was once again a thrill for me to bring our donation to NYC for the MPs 37th Annual Great Sports Legends Dinner hosted by The Buoniconti Fund. This year’s dinner was held at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square. Everyone in attendance (nearly 1000) was treated to a delicious dinner, a Beatles tribute band, several speeches by sports celebrities and an incredible update given by The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis’s CEO Dr. Barth Green, and leading SCI research scientist Dr. Dalton Dietrich.

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS CONTINUED TO SUPPORT ME!!

Your friend, Ricky Palermo
www.RickyPalermofoundation.org
Follow us on Facebook – the Ricky Palermo Spinal Injury Tournament And Fundraiser to Cure Paralysis.
A Healthy, Happy Merry Christmas to everyone!!!

 

THANK YOU TO THE GENEROUS SPONSORS & VOLUNTEERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY FAIR - WITHOUT YOU NONE OF THIS WOULD BE POSSIBLE!

• Adams Welding & Fabrication
• Alexander Equipment
• Allie McIlroy
• Allen & Debbie Dennis
• Andy & Lori Bartow
• April Meier
• Arctic Refrigeration
• Barniak Farms
• Baskin Livestock
• Batavia Downs
• Batavia Country Club
• Batavia Legal Printing
• Batavia Restaurant Supply
• Becky Starowitz
• Ben & Jim Duyssen
• Bethany FD
• Bev Wolcott
• Big O Farms
• Bobbie Young
• Burk Family
• BW’s Restaurant
• Byron-Bergen FFA
• Cathy Kingdon
• Carolina Eastern Crocker
• Carrie Beil
• Cedar Street Sales & Rental
• Cheryl Mullen
• Chris & Mike Maher
• Clark Patterson Lee
• Coco Landscaping
• Cole Young
• Country Line Electrical Distributor’s Inc
• Dan Duyssen Farm
• Danny Thomas
• Dave & Brenda Dermody
• Davis Countryside Meadows
• Dave Reisdorf Inc.
• Debbie Lowe
• Debbie Starowitz
• Dewey Produce, Inc.
• East Town Beverage
• Empire Access
• Empire Tractor
• Erie and Niagara Insurance Assoc.
• Extreme Streetwear
• Faith at the Fair Volunteers
• Freed Maxik CPA's PC
• Genesee County Chamber of Commerce
• Genesee County Farm Bureau
• Genesee County Sheriff's Department
• Genesee Patrons Cooperative Insurance Company
• Genesee Speedway
• Genesee Valley Penny Saver
• George & Swede Sales & Service Graham Corporation
• Greg Post - General Contracting
• Hazlett Services
• Hirsch’s Dairy Farm & Custom Service Home Depot – Batavia
• HP Hood
• J L Kingdon Mechanical
• J&L Ice
• Jack & Sundae Duyssen
• Jack MacDuffie
• Jam at the Ridge
• James Foss & Family
• Jason & Crystal Heimlich
• Java Farm Supply
• Jeff Condidorio – Bread Delivery
• Jeff, Kim & Olivia Lovetro
• Jeff Parnapy
• Jim & Pam Johnson & Family
• Joe Lewadowski
• Joe's Pro Shop
• Kelly & Lilly Stalica
• Ken Barrett Chevrolet
• Kevin Kelkinberg
• Kim Wolcott
• Kitana Maher
• Kyle Young
• Lacy Katzen, LLP
• L.D. Stevens Golf Carts
• Lamb Farms, Inc.
• Land Pro
• Lardon Disposal/Mark Palmer
• Larry & Sue Carlson
• Leonard Petterson
• Liberty Pumps
• Lift School of Music - Laura Kauppi
• Lor Rob Farms

• Lori & Tony Prinz
• LorRob Dairy Farm
• MacDuffie Sand & Gravel
• M&J Anderson Concessions
• M&T Trucking
• Maple Moon Farms, LLC
• Margaret Perry
• Mark Barrie
• Mark Willis
• McKenzie Farms
• Michael Houseknecht
• Milton Cat - Batavia
• Monroe Tractor
• Mowacres Farm
• Norm Sr. & Pat Pimm
• Northside Deli
• OATKA Milk Products
• Offhaus Farms, Inc.
• Paul Hirsch
• Paul Smith Refuse Service
• Photography by Susan Meier
• Pocock Repair Shop
• Posy Power Peddler
• Pumpkin Hill Veterinary Clinic
• RKK Construction
• R.W. Taylor Trucking & Excavating
• Reece Starowitz
• Reisdorf Oil & Propane
• Reyncrest Farms
• Ron & Chris Brown
• Ron & Julie Radley
• Rose Maher & Bill Davis
• Scofield Transfer & Recycling
• Scott Adams Trucking
• SJ Starowitz Farms, LLC
• SMA Farms
• Smitty’s Amish Sheds
• Southern Tier Fire Extinguishers
• Stafford FD
• Sterling Tent & Awnings
• Steve Mel’s BBQ
• Steve Warner
• Steve Winska
• Student Transportation of America
• Stein Dairy Farms
• Sue Rich
• Summer Kick Off Classic Horse Show Volunteers
• Summit Lubricants
• T.S. Lighting, LLC
• Talent Show Volunteers
• Terry Hills Golf Course, Restaurant & Banquet Facility
• The Batavian
• The Batavia Daily News
• The Red Osier Landmark Restaurant
• Tim & Joanne Horine
• Tim Adams & Steven Foster
• Todd & Amanda Hofheins
• Todd Berkemier
• Tom Nesbit
• Town of Batavia FD
• Turnbull Heating & Cooling
• United Healthcare
• United Rentals
• Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc.
• Verginia Zocco
• Volvo
• WBTA
• WCJW
• William Kent, Inc.
• Wright Beverage Distributing
• Xylem
• Yancy’s Fancy

*We apologize to anyone we may have missed!

Dear Batavia,

Bourbon and Burger here, this Saturday, May 22nd is our 10-year anniversary. We wanted to take this time to thank some people. 

Thank you to our parents, who without them, this would never have been possible; thank you for believing in us. Thank you to our staff members over the past ten years and especially this most recent year, without you there is no Bourbon & Burger. Your hard work and dedication never goes unnoticed.

Thank you to our friends who came in everyday for a year to make sure we made it. Thank you to all of you, the community of Batavia and surrounding neighbors. Thank you for all of the support you’ve given us over the years. Thank you for making us a part of your lives, from first dates to engagements, from births to losses. You’ve come here to celebrate and to commiserate.

Thank you for allowing us to be there for you just as much as you’ve been there for us. At some point it becomes more than a restaurant, it’s a safe place, a livelihood, a hangout, a home. Thank you for helping us turn hamburgers into something so much more. BourbonAndBurger.com

I would like to thank the Batavia community for their support and making me feel welcome as the new kid on the block. I have had representatives from local businesses stop in to welcome me, and numerous calls from community residents looking to use my services to help them with their insurance needs.

Thank you to The Batavian for the exposure, as many of those callers mentioned seeing my grand opening coverage on your website.

Thank you to the Genesee County Chamber of Commerce for the interviews and the ribbon cutting celebration, and to my clients, United Healthcare Manager, fellow UHC Agent, and my family for taking your time to be part of my exciting day.

Although I don’t currently have set office hours, I am ready and willing to help you navigate the often-confusing Medicare choices, or help you get started with Medicare as you become eligible.

I can help you decide which UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plan is best for your needs, or, help guide you through the NYS of Health Marketplace options. Just three weeks left of Medicare Annual Enrollment!

Other offerings include life insurance, telemedicine plans, shared health (ministry) options, and AFLAC. 

Please feel free to contact me at (585) 409-1041 for an appointment, or stop by 212 E. Main St., suite #1, to say hi! I’m two doors down from The City Church, right between Brighton Securities and T.F. Brown’s driveway.

Thank You to the Generous Sponsors of the 2018 Genesee County Fair! Barniak Farms, Belhaven Kennels, Big O Farms, Carolina Eastern Crocker, Carquest Genesee, Castilone Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Chapin, Clark Farms, LLC, Clark Patterson Lee, Corfu Machine, D & R Depot Restaurant, Inc., Dewey Produce, Inc., Erie and Niagara Insurance Association, Freed Maxik CPA's PC, First Choice Travel, Inc., Genesee County Farm Bureau, Genesee Country Farmers Market, Genesee Patrons Cooperative Insurance Company, Graham Corporation, Gutter Logic, LLC, HP Hood, Jackson Welding & Gas Products, Ken Barrett Chevrolet Cadillac, L & L Transmissions, Inc., Lamb Farms, Inc, Lee Shuknecht & Sons Inc., Liberty Pumps, LJK Feeds, MacDuffie Sand & Gravel, Maple Moon Farms, LLC, Orcon Industries, Perry Veterinary Clinic, P.L., L.C., Pumpkin Hill Veterinary Clinic, Reisdorf Oil & Propane, Reyncrest Farms, Roblee Plumbing, LLC, SJ Starowicz Farms, LLC, Sloat Tire Shop, State Street Animal Hospital, Student Transportation of America, Superior Plus Energy, Terry Hills Golf Course, Restaurant & Banquet Facility, Tompkins Bank of Castile, Torrey Farms, Toyota of Batavia, Triple-O Mechanical, Inc., Turnbull Heating & Air Conditioning, United Memorial Medical Center, Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc., WalMart, William Kent, Inc. Will's Carpet One, Windy Acres Farm 

Thank You to those who donated material/equipment or helped to make the Fair a success 
A&N Automotive, Adam Mazz Auto, Adams Welding and Fabrication, Alabama Holley Farm, Alan's ATM, Alexander Equipment, AMS Fence, April Meier, Auto Wash - Batavia, Baskin Livestock, Batavia Legal Printing, Batavia Restaurant Supply, Ben & Jim Duyssen, Bethany FD, Bob Maute, Carrie Beil, Cedar Street Sales & Rental, Chris & Mike Maher, Coco Landscaping, Cowgirl Couture, Dan Duyssen Farm, Darryl Mayes, Dave & Brenda Dermody, East Town Beverage, Ed's Auto Parts, Empire Access, Empire Tractor, Extreme Streetwear, Faith at the Fair Volunteers, Genesee Co. CCE – Master Gardeners, Genesee County Legislature, Genesee Co. Photo Club, Genesee County Sheriff's Department, Genesee Speedway, Genesee Valley Penny Saver, George & Swede Sales & Service, Greg Post - General Contracting, Hammerl Amusements, Harrington Produce, Hazlett Services, Home Depot – Batavia, L Kingdon Mechanical, J&H Weber Services, J&L Ice, Jack & Sundae Duyssen, Jack MacDuffie, James Foss & Family, Jason & Crystal Heimlich, Java Farm Supply, Jeff Condidorio – Bread Delivery, Jim & Pam Johnson & Family, Joe Lewindowski, Joe's Pro Shop, Kelly & Lilly Stalica, Kitana Maher, L.D. Stevens Golf Carts, Land Pro, Lardon Disposal-Mark Palmer, Larry & Sue Carlson, Lift School of Music - Laura Kauppi, Lor, Rob Farms, Lori & Tony Prinz, M&J Anderson Concessions, Mark Willis, Michael Houseknecht, Milton Cat - Batavia, Monroe Tractor, Norm Sr. & Pat Pimm, O'Brien's Septic, Paul Hirsch, Paul Smith, Refuse Service, Photography by Susan Meier, Posy Power Peddler, Pudgie's Lawn & Garden, R.W. Taylor Trucking & Excavating, RKK Trucking & Excavating, Ron & Chris Brown, Ron & Julie Radley, Rose Maher & Bill Davis, Scofield Rolloff Service, Scott Adams Trucking, Shell's Post, Skyworks, Smitty’s Amish Sheds, Smokin' Eagle Solid Gold Productions, Southern Tier Fire Extinguishers, Stafford FD, Sterling Tent & Awnings, Steve Warner, Sue Rich, Summer Kick Off Classic Horse Show Volunteers, SUNY Morrisville, T.S. Lighting, LLC, Talent Show Volunteers, The Batavia Daily News, The Batavian, The Original Red Osier Landmark Restaurant, Tim & Joanne Horine, Tim Adams & Steven Foster, Todd & Amanda Hofheins, Town of Batavia FD, United Way of Genesee County, WBTA, WCJW, Wright Beverage Distributing, Wright Wisner, WYRK, Yasses Trucking & Construction *We apologize for anyone who we missed* 

The Genesee County Agricultural Society would like to thank everyone for their continued support in helping make the 2017 Fair and the Fairgrounds successful all year round! 

2017 Genesee County Fair Thank You’s  | Thank you to the Generous Sponsors of the 2017 Genesee County Fair:
2-1-1 WNY - Help Me Grow Alpina Foods, Barniak Farms, Belhaven Kennels, Brad Vokes Trucking, B's Pet Grooming, Carolina Eastern Crocker, Carquest Genesee, Castilone Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Clark Patterson Lee, Cole Building Solutions, Corfu-Darien Veterinary Clinic, D & R Depot Restaurant, Inc., Dewey Produce, Inc., Dig Safely NY, Erie and Niagara Insurance Assocation, Genesee County Farm Bureau, Genesee Patrons Cooperative Insurance Company, Graham Corporation, I.D. Booth, Inc., Jackson Welding & Gas Products, Ken Barrett Chevy Cadillac, L & L Transmissions, Inc., Lamb Farms, Inc., Lee Shuknecht & Sons, Inc., Liberty Pumps, MacDuffie Sand & Gravel, Maple Moon Farms, LLC McKenzie Farms, LLC Perry Veterinary Clinic, P.L., L.C., Pumpkin Hill Veterinary Clini, PW Minor, Reyncrest Farms, Roblee Plumbing, LLC Rose Garden Bowl, Inc., SJ Starowicz Farms, LLC, Sloat Tire Shop, State Street Animal Hospital, Stella Collision Service, Inc., Student Transportation of America, Superior Plus Energy, Terry Hills Golf Course Restaurant & Banquet Facility, Timberline Lake Park, Inc., Tompkins Bank of Castile, Torrey Farms, Toyota of Batavia, Tracey Road Equipment, Triple-O Mechanical, Inc., Turnbull Heating & Air Conditioning, United Memorial Medical Center, Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc,. Vinyl Sticks,Western NY Concrete, William Kent, Inc., Will's Carpet One, Windy Acres Farm.

Thank You to Those who Donated Time/Material/Equipment to Help Make the Fair a Success: 
Adams Welding and Fabrication, Alexander Equipment, Batavia Legal Printing, Batavia Police Department, Batavia Restaurant Supply, Bethany FD, Caledonia Diesel, Cedar Street Sales & Rental, Coco Landscaping, Cold Springs Construction, Cowgirl Couture, Dan Duyssen Farm, Dave & Brenda Dermody, Deb's Bakery, Empire Tractor, Genesee Co. Ag. Society Mounted Patrol, Genesee Co. CCE – Master Gardeners, Genesee Co. Photo Club, Genesee County Sheriff's Department, Genesee Speedway, Genesee Valley Penny Saver,George & Swede, Godwin a Xylem brand - Batavia, Greg Post - General Contracting, Gui's Lumber, Harrington Produce, Hazlet Services, Home Depot – Batavia, J&H Weber Services, James Foss & Family, Java Farm Supply, Jeff Condidorio – Bread Delivery, J L Kingdon Mechanical, Joe's Pro Shop, Jim & Pam Johnson & Family, L.D. Stevens Golf Carts, Land Pro, Lor Rob Farms, M&J Anderson Concessions, Milton Cat - Batavia, Monroe Tractor, Paul Figlow Productions, Paul Hirsch, Photography by Susan Meier, Posy Power Peddler, Pudgie's Lawn & Garden, Scofield Rolloff Service, Scott Adams Trucking, Smitty’s Amish Sheds, Solid Gold Productions, Southern Tier Fire Extinguishers, Stafford FD, Sterling Tent & Awnings, Summer Kick Off Classic Horse Show Volunteers, The Batavia Daily News, The Batavian, The Original Red Osier Landmark Resturant, The Rope Guys, The Swartz Family, Todd & Amanda Hofheins, Town of Batavia FD, Town of Oakfield, Tractor Supply, Valu Home Center, Walmart - Brockport, WBTA, WCJW, Wright Beverage Distributing, WYRK.

On behalf of the Genesee County Agricultural Society we would like to thank our wonderful volunteers and the community for supporting the 2017 Genesee County Fair! 
*We apologize for anyone we may have missed* 

The YNGodess Shop would like to thank our servicemen and women, both past and present, for their service. God bless them and their families!
Pictured above, lower right, is our cousin Marci, serving in Afghanistan. The flag belongs to my stepfather, Dean, who had 1,000 jumps in the Korean War.