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April 26, 2008 - Buffalo Banjo Band

April 19, 2008
	A day of fun for kids of all ages in the bounce house & with cartoon characters at the Summit Mall.

	Echoes Through Time Learning Center The Buffalo Guards Camp #1975 of the Sons of Confederate Veterans is preserving the history & legacy of Confederate heroes. They teach and demonstrate Civil War history covering all areas (North & South). Camp Commander Steve Treft may be reached at: www.dixieresearch.com
April 17, 2008


A Niagara County job fair by the Department of Labor was held at The Summit Mall on Wednesday, April 17, 2008. 82 employers offering more than 500 full and part-time positions attended. Representatives from the fields of health care, communications, food service, manufacturing, hospitality, tourism, education and transportation were on site.
April 12 & 13, 2008
	The Niagara Sunday Fliers are model airplane enthusiasts from the Niagara Region of New York State. They are members of The Academy of Model Aeronautics Charter 779. The group is always looking for new members. Their website is www.niagarasundayfliers.org

April 4, 2008

On April 4th a wedding was held in the Vineyard Church officiated by Pastor James Ciliberto uniting Ruth & Joe Ceretto. The groom’s parents are regular mall guests, meeting with friends every day and now celebrating the marriage of their son. Congratulations to Ruth & Joe Ceretto.
March 29, 2008
	Prom & Bridal Fashion Show with basket raffle was held on March 29 at The Summit Mall. It was presented by The Deb Shop & Perfect Stitch. Musical entertainment was provided by Michael Jones (left) with all proceeds going to Roswell Park Cancer Institute.





March 17, 2008
WHEATFIELD: Where history comes alive By Dave Hill/hilld@gnnewspaper.com The Tonawanda News Just about every cannonball, sword and rifle used in battle has a story. These stories and more come alive every weekend at the Echoes Through Time Learning Center at The Summit mall, Wheatfield. Echoes Through Time opened in the mall in August, but was housed in a small space in the back of the Spirit of Niagara Tours showroom. Now, it occupies its own space, with hundreds of Civil War artifacts on display for all to discover. Its staff also help people trace their ancestry. The majority of the Echoes collection is privately owned. “We’re very happy and proud of that,” said Executive Director Steve Teeft. “I’m fussy about what’s in our collection. We don’t just have a bunch of weapons and uniforms. Most have some type of story behind them.” That includes the 24-pound cannonball fired a mile off the shore of Charleston, S.C., as part of the Union’s Blockage Fleet. The cannonball missed its mark and lodged two feet into the brick wall of a second-story private residence, where it remained for more than 125 years. A group of volunteer Civil War re-enactors bring the exhibit’s history to life through special demonstrations several times a month, including a Civil War military drill they performed Sunday afternoon. The center is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. “There’s a lot more to history than facts, figures and names,” said Teeft, who typically portrays a Confederate soldier. “We really try to press on to people that there’s more to history than what you see now on TV and in a movie.” Everything the re-enactors wear resembles authentic Civil War dress, from the weapons they use right down to the buttons on their uniforms. This particular group of re-enactors serves to carry on the memory of the 36th Virginia Infantry. Echoes Through Time helps fill the void created by school curriculum, which, because of the breadth of topics covered, doesn’t go into as much detail, said veteran re-enactor Thomas Place. “This is better than any Hollywood prop. They can step right back in time,” he said. “We’re also here to preserve the battlefields that are being bulldozed for development.” As a result, all donations to Echoes Through Time go to the Civil War Preservation Trust, which has saved 20,000 acres at 81 battle sites. Place said the museum’s mission is best summed up by a quote he paraphrased — that many Civil War soldiers didn’t fear dying, they feared being forgotten. “We try to fill that gap so they’re not forgotten,” Place said, adding that the best part of being a Civil War re-enactor is “educating younger generations so they realize what their ancestors went through.” That’s why Echoes Through Time invites school groups to come in and explore the exhibit’s articles. Children are encouraged to try on authentic Civil War military uniforms and hold non-firing weapon replicas. Of course, portraying a Confederate lieutenant, as Place has since 1987, has its drawbacks. “I still haven’t won a war in 20 years,” he said. Contact reporter David J. Hill @ at 693-1000, ext. 115.

February 19, 2008
Michael Jones entertains the Presidents Day crowd at Center Court, while raising money to support Roswell Park Cancer Institute.

February 10, 2008
The management staff of the mall celebrate a little known holiday "carne vale" with many thanks to office administrator, Sharon Channell, who provided home cooked food and festival decorations. Can you identify those management personalities behind the masks? A fun time was had by all and plans are now underway to bring this colorful Festival to the community with a mall sponsored event next year...The following is a brief history of it's tradition: Fat Tuesday: If you did not grow up Catholic or in the South you might not know anything about what the celebration is all about. Mardi Gras, literally “Fat Tuesday,” has grown in popularity in recent years as a raucous, sometimes hedonistic event. But its roots lie in the Christian calendar, as the “last hurrah” before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. That’s why the enormous party in New Orleans, for example, ends abruptly at midnight on Tuesday, with battalions of street sweepers pushing the crowds out of the French Quarter towards home. What is less known about Mardi Gras is its relation to the Christmas season, through the ordinary-time interlude known in many Catholic cultures as Carnival. (Ordinary time, in the Christian calendar, refers to the normal “ordering” of time outside of the Advent/Christmas or Lent/Easter seasons. Carnival comes from the Latin words carne vale, meaning “farewell to the flesh.” Like many Catholic holidays and seasonal celebrations, it likely has its roots in pre-Christian traditions based on the seasons.





February 6, 2008
During the Big Bowl Family Tailgate Party children and adults played the night away on the arcade games, inflatable's, and crafts.
The bounce house at the Big Bowl Family Tailgate Party was this two year olds little bit of heaven.

January 27, 2008
Two Civil War Soldiers – re-enactors from the Summit “Echoes Through Time” Display, conduct a live-firing of Civil War weapons. Live firings were held every two hours during the Boat Show, and will return soon to the Summit. The loud report of the guns, and the efficiency of the demonstration, bring rounds of applause from the Mall guests who witness the live firings.
“Trooper Tom”, part of the 5th New York Cavalry, stands with a young Mall guest after the Live Firing.
The Echoes Through Time display is now temporarily located at a storefront between Steve & Barry’s and the Bon Ton. The display has welcomed hundreds of guests throughout the Boat Show.


January 21, 2008
Abby Diel of Auburn, NY, visits with Anne Marie Konecki and Katie Capinski in the Spirit of Niagara Welcome Center. Anne Marie is the Spirit of Niagara Historical Program Intern, and Katie is a visiting Historic Re-enactor. Together the ladies showcased 19th Century women’s dress and style.
Dave, of the Summit’s Maintenance Team, visits with two lovely ladies from the Civil War era!
Guy Gane, Katie Capinski, James Thompson and Summit Business Consultant Georgia Brannan pose with a mannequin dressed in authentic Civil War clothing at the Summit Welcome Center. The three re-enactors were visiting to assist with the Echoes Through Time Display, which is located in the Mall and open daily to visitors.

January 14, 2008
Members of the 5th New York Cavalry, a reenactment group, have begun volunteering with the Spirit of Niagara staff to welcome guests. The Uniforms, weapons and accessories are part of our very popular Civil War Display placed in our Center by Echoes Through Time.


January 9, 2008
Save a Lot celebrated the completion of their 17,000 square foot store with a ribbon cutting.
Over 40 town executives, reporters, financial investors and contractors attended the ceremony.
Save a Lot served cake and gave a box of Save a Lot store brand items to every attendee.

January 7, 2008
June Knoerzer adds carrots to her "Winter Carrot Soup" during her Cooking Demonstration. The Demonstration was part of the Memorial Medical Center "Healthy Directions 2008" presented at the Summit.
Free Blood Pressure Tests, and other Health Screening procedures, were available to attendees of "Healthy Directions 2008" at the Summit.

January 5, 2008
The Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center held "Healthy Directions 2008" at the Summit today. The event was a showcase of products and services - represented by over 20 Vendors and Presenters - designed to promote healthy lifestyles and choices.
Dr. F. Michael Elliott of the Memorial Medical Center addresses a large crowd gathered in the Anthony Family Theater (in the Summit Welcome Center).
Dr. Elliott spoke on the topic of "Why Am I Overweight?". He addressed what is known as Metabolic Syndrome and What pateints who suffer from it can do to alleviate the Syndrome.
Robin Zander, of the Memorial Medical Center, provided Massage and other therapies designed to manage and reduce stress and pain. Her "waiting list" was always full and her techniques and advice were well received by many in attendance.

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