Can’t get away from those Ads

  We are bombarded by Ads in our society. While driving down the street you’ll see Ads on Billboards inviting you to stop by and open an account.  Or maybe you’ll see a large burger and start to think about lunch. They are meant to get your attention. 
  When you go to the restaurant you [...]

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Concession Stand Cuisine I’d like to see…

         My Mother Betty and I attended the Canal Concert Series last night and saw Blood, Sweat and Tears in Lockport.  It was a terrific show and we ran into friends from out of town, they were from Florida and hanging out in Lockport.
        I have no idea how many people were there but I did [...]

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Nascar News about Tony

  Many folks that know I am a Tony Stewart fan have been emailing me and letting me know the scoop about Tony becoming an owner now along with a driver. Most of the stories I’ve been reading are that he’s signed on for Stewart Haas Racing and will leave  JGR at the end of [...]

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Fundraiser of Bob and Shirley Stahl

   Thanks to Jennifer Bieber for the information I’ve used previously in my column the Towpath Partyline . I’d like to share with readers the information she sent in about a special Fundraiser Event in support of Bob and Shirley Stahl. If you have questions about how to donate or buy tickets there are contact numbers at the [...]

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Share the Spirit…Get a mug….

          
   We all have one. My favorite coffee mug is an Emeril mug with his smiling face that makes me want to get cookin’ and “Kick it up a notch”. But there’s a new mug that has arrived in the area and this one spreads school spirit. I will have to check it out. 
 Julianne Rizzo, [...]

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Chicken Finger Family Feud

Ok , the family wasn’t actually fighting last weekend . But I thought the headline was sort of eye catching huh? We all had a lively discussion about those tasty golden strips of chicken that can start a big topic of conversation. We didn’t start off as a foodie family but we’re getting that way. Everyone [...]

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Picnic along the Canal

  When my family has a picnic there are a few things that we always bring. We pick up Danny’s Favorite Subs from Wegmans, and lots of bottled water.  Maybe a box of crackers like Triscuits and cubed cheese, grapes and a blanket and one huge roll of paper towels. Books to read, board games  or [...]

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Happy Independence Day!

        Have a safe and Happy Independence Day to all.  While you’re at  picnics and celebrations please keep our men and women in the military in your prayers. 
             While looking for interesting information on the net, I found a great article on road runner about a former librarian that has written about information on the Fourth [...]

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Why not pamper your chef??

 I think it’s time to have a gift shower for myself just like in the old days when I started housekeeping.
       You see all the quilted dishtowels and lovely drinking glasses are gone. The matching pitcher with lovely sunflower glasses for the “sun tea” I used to make. Memories of more lavish days, lost in kitchen remodeling. Silverware that [...]

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And so the Derby Begins…

  Readers will find this information in my column but you’ll also see the bright signs along the side of the roads along the canal. 
     Remember fishing is a family sport, so always have a buddy with you, and a life jacket.  Some other items that you don’t want to forget to bring along are bottled [...]

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