Aurora Players' Production of 'You Can't Take It With You'

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 10:59am

This weekend "You Can't Take It With You" opens at the Roycroft Pavilion, home of the Aurora Players. Performances are May 17-19, 24-26, and Jun. 1-2. Friday and Saturday performances start at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday's matinee performance is at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are may be reserved by calling (716) 687-6727.

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Benefits for Persons with DD in NYS (For MSCs)

Submitted by Dave Scherff on Wednesday, May 15th, 12:00 pm

Benefits for Persons with Developmental Disabilities in New York State

Date: Thursday, May 16, 2013
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Erie 1 BOCES Room A-1
355 Harlem Road
West Seneca, NY 14224

Learn about benefits available for persons with developmental disabilities in New York State. This workshop focuses on SSI, SSD, Medicaid and Medicare, as well as general information regarding Special Needs Trusts.

Workshop is 2 CEU's

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Vidlers 5 & 10 Owner Robert Vidler, Jr. Dies

Submitted by WGRZ Web Staff

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 7:18pm

EAST AURORA, NY - Robert Vidler, Jr., the man, who with his brother Ed turned a small 5 & 10 store in East Aurora into a huge Western New York staple has died.

Vidler passed away at his home in Ithaca on April 26th, according to The Buffalo News.

Vidler was a Navy Lieutenant during World War II. He was a supply officer aboard a submarine chaser.

He's survived by his brother Ed and two daughters.

Vidler is to be buried with full military honors on July 12th at Sampson Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Romulus, NY.

Robert Vidler, Jr. was 88-years-old.

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Sem Senior Wins 2013 National Merit Scholarship

Submitted by Buffalo Seminary (Sem), Gwen Ito, Marketing and Public Relations

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 2:56pm

Sem Senior Wins 2013 National Merit Scholarship

Eliza A. Hopkins, a senior at Buffalo Seminary, has been named a 2013 National Merit $2,500 Scholarship winner. A member of both the National Honor Society and Cum Laude Society, Eliza has distinguished herself as a High Honors student throughout her tenure at Sem. With this most recent honor, she joins an elite group of nationwide high school scholars.

According to an official announcement from the National Merit Scholarship Corp., Eliza was chosen from a talent pool of more than 15,000 outstanding finalists in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program. Finalists in each state were judged to have the strongest combination of accomplishments, skills and potential for success in rigorous college studies. The number of winners named in each state is proportional to the state’s percentage of the nation’s graduating high school seniors.

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Proper Training Will Help Pitchers Avoid Arm Injuries

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 12:30pm

Proper Training Will Help Pitchers Avoid Arm Injuries

As the sports scene become more competitive, today’s young athletes are pushed more and more aggressively to succeed. Many athletes — and their parents — hold the dream of signing million-dollar contracts and playing in the big leagues.

With increased competition comes a higher risk of injury, especially seen with young baseball pitchers. Common ailments include tearing of the ulnar collateral ligament of the elbow or medial epicondyle apopysitis (Little League elbow) in the throwing arm. These injuries often result in surgery and require physical therapy prior to returning to play. Studies have shown that college pitchers were much more prone to injury if they experienced a prior injury during youth play.

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Person Centered Planning (For MSCs)

Submitted by Dave Scherff on Tuesday, May 14th, 12:00 pm

Person Centered Planning

Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Parent Network of WNY
               1000 Main Street
               Buffalo, NY 14202

OPWDD's approved curriculum for MSC's. Learn how to develop meaningful life plans for the individuals you support.

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Bedding: A Big Choice for Small Pets

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer

Monday, May 13th, 2013, 1:37pm

(Welcome to our pet column, courtesy of Pet Connection Programs Inc. of Marilla. We post a new article each week, so be sure to check back on a regular basis!)

The next time you consider expanding your family to include a hamster, Guinea pig, bunny or other small pet, you won’t be alone. Some 16 million U.S. families currently cohabitate with small pets, according to the American Pet Products Association National Pet Owners Survey.

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