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Best-Selling Author, Ashley Rhodes-Courter, to Speak on "The Forgotten Child"

Best-Selling Author, Ashley Rhodes-Courter, to Speak on "The Forgotten Child"

Ashley Rhodes-Courter, author of the New York Times best-seller, Three Little Words: A Memoir, will be the keynote speaker for a half-day workshop for mental health professionals and foster care workers/agencies and a dinner open to the public. Both events will address “the forgotten child” and the need to improve the children’s mental health system. The dinner is being presented by the Mental Health Association of Erie County, Inc. (MHA) and the workshop is jointly presented by the MHA and Baker Victory Services. The workshop and dinner will be held on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, at Two Fountain Plaza in Buffalo. 

One Hour With Ray Manzarek Of The Doors

One Hour With Ray Manzarek Of The Doors

Unique Places: Before I Die Project

BUFFALO, NY - At the corner of Fillmore Avenue and Paderewski Drive on the city's east side, in the heart of what some would conclude is a dying neighborhood, there is a displayed message with a reference to death.

But in fact, this display is a message about life.

It is a more or less a "bucket list" on an abandoned building....where local artists have erected large chalk boards, and invited people to "fill in the blanks" after the words, "Before I Die I Want To....".

"The big idea is to get people to interact in their neighborhood," said metal sculptor Sarah Fonzi, who is among a group who adopted an idea spawned by a fellow artisan in New Orleans, to spark spirits in downtrodden areas, by allowing people to express their hopes and dreams.

Passenger Rescued from Clinton Street Crash

BUFFALO, NY - Five people were sent to area hospitals Saturday afternoon after a traffic confrontation went horribly wrong.

Two vehicles sideswiped each other as one attempted to pass the other, right at the railroad bridge that crosses Clinton Street at Lord Street on the city's East Side just before 3 p.m. One of the vehicles went airborne and crashed into the bridge abutment, erupting into flames.

A nearby resident who heard the crash rescued the passenger from the burning vehicle. A witness told us the driver was able to get out by himself. Buffalo firefighters were on the scene to extinguish the fire.

The Art Of Fly Fishing

 

SOUTHERN TIER, NY-Like many outdoor pursuits,the sport of fly fishing becomes more intricate as experience is gained. Although all fishing requires a strong knowledge of the environment and it's cycles, fly fishing by it's very nature takes that knowledge to a more intimate level.

Especially this time of year, the quarry for many fishermen is trout on small streams. That means that the savvy angler needs to present a realistic bait, which is usually one of the many aquatic insects completing their life cycle and emerging as adults.

Rick Kustich is a seasoned fly fisherman,and has written several books on the subject." Basically what we're trying to target is, these insects live in the water, they mainly live on the bottom of theses streams, and at certain times of the year, certain species emerge to the surface , and that's when they're susceptible to trout. So understanding that emergence and when different insects emerge is the key."

Erie County Clerk Chris Jacobs encourages residents to make time this Memorial Day to Honor Veterans

Erie County Clerk Chris Jacobs encourages residents to make time this Memorial Day to Honor Veterans

From the Desk of Erie County Clerk Chris Jaocbs....

JACOBS MAKES BOATER’S SAFETY GUIDE AVAILABLE AT CLERK'S OFFICE

JACOBS MAKES BOATER’S SAFETY GUIDE AVAILABLE AT CLERK'S OFFICE

Erie County, NY- Erie County Clerk Chris Jacobs announced that the New York State Boater’s Guide is now available through his office. The guidebook is made possible by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation. The guide provides a summary of the more important laws, registration and training requirements, as well as suggested safety information governing recreational boating within New York State.

“Just like there are ‘rules of the road’ for vehicles, there are ‘rules of the waterway’ that govern the safe maneuvering of watercrafts”, said County Clerk Jacobs. “I encourage all recreational boaters and jet skiers to know the risks, learn the rules and be prepared before taking the helm this boating season.”