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Dog Ears Bookstore to Present NovelTea, a Unique Formal High Tea Event

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer on Wednesday, May 16th, 1:54 pm

NovelTea, a formal high tea to benefit Dog Ears Bookstore and The Enlightenment Literary Arts Center, will take place from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 2, at The Buffalo Irish Center, 245 Abbott Road, South Buffalo. NovelTea will feature all of the refreshments and trappings customarily found at a traditional high tea. Author Patty Gelman will deliver remarks exploring both her successful battle against breast cancer, and helpful writing and publishing tips for would-be authors.

Attendees will enjoy classic high tea fare including tea and coffee, fresh fruit, crumpets, and other baked goods and sweets. They are also be invited to don a formal hat from the collection of Mrs. Karen E. Penfold. Guests may also wear their own hats, as well as their finest frocks, for NovelTea.

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Pet Owners Beware: Pests are Poised for Attack

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer on Monday, May 14th, 2:49 pm

(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!)

Pets, like humans, have been anxiously waiting for warm weather to play outdoors and enjoy nature. However, pet owners should prepare for a pest battle unlike in previous years as hungry ticks, fleas and mosquitoes await their prey — of the two- or four-legged kind.

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Local Company Thanks Community with Discount

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer on Monday, May 7th, 12:57 pm

Cool Gel ’n Cap LLC, the Elma-based company that produces a unique first aid hat for toddlers and young children, is thanking the Western New York community for its support by offering a limited-time discount on its Cool Gel ’n Cap product. Additionally, a portion of the proceeds from each sale will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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May Dates Announced for Free Rabies Clinics in Erie County

Submitted by Katie Edenhofer, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012, 9:27am

May Dates Announced for Free Rabies Clinics in Erie County

ERIE COUNTY, NY— Today, Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz, Commissioner of Health Dr. Gale Burstein and Erie County Legislator Lynn Marinelli (District 3) announced that upcoming rabies clinics will be held in the month of May. The clinics, conducted by the County Department of Health in association with the Niagara Frontier Veterinary Society and the SPCA Serving Erie County, provide free rabies vaccinations for dogs, cats, and ferrets.

“We must protect families and their pets from rabies, and these free clinics are a great way to do that,” said Poloncarz.

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Saluting Our School Nurses on National School Nurse Day

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer on Monday, April 30th, 8:48 am

“Advocacy, access, achievement: Making the connection” is the theme of National School Nurse Day, being celebrated on Wednesday, May 9. The theme is reflective of the overall positive impact school nurses have on the health and well-being of students, according to the National Association of School Nurses (NASN).

The Iroquois Central School District, covering approximately 84 square miles, includes the towns of Elma, Marilla, Wales, Aurora, Lancaster and Bennington. The district serves approximately 2,900 students in six public schools, and also includes two Catholic elementary schools — Annunciation and St. Vincent de Paul.

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Gabryszak Encourages Families to Discard Unused Meds on Drug Take-Back Day

Submitted by Assemblyman Dennis H. Gabryszak, News from the 143rd Assembly District

Friday, April 27th, 2012, 3:59pm

Gabryszak Encourages Families to Discard Unused Meds on Drug Take-Back Day

Prescription drugs help people battle all kinds of illnesses and infections that range from minor to life-threatening. As a result, many homes are often stockpiled with medications that have gone unused or have expired. Leaving these medications around your home can be dangerous to others who may misuse or abuse them, and flushing them down the toilet or drain to dispose of them can be harmful to our environment and water supply.

Click here for a complete list of drop-off locations.

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Cool Gel ’n Cap Supporting Childrens’ Charities

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer on Monday, April 23rd, 4:25 pm

Cool Gel ’n Cap LLC, the Western New York-based company that produces a unique first aid hat for toddlers and young children, is supporting two childrens’ charities through sales of the Cool Gel ’n Cap product.

“Cool Gel ’n Cap is proud to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as a Partner in Hope,” said Elma resident Timothy Panicali, president and co-inventor of Cool Gel ‘n Cap. “As we grow as a company, we will continue to donate 5 percent of our profit to the hospital. Together we can find cures, save children and make a difference!”

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