in mid-life, the caterpillar roger a. foote camp hope endowment … · for over a decade,...

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Winter 2012

In mid-life, the caterpillar

attaches itself to a protected place

while it undergoes a transformation

into a chrysalis. The butterfly that

emerges has a whole new life

in a different form.

CONTENTS

Roger A. Foote Camp Endowment created . . . . . . . 1

Introducing Liberty Home Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Message from the CEO . . . . 2

Niagara Hospice and Northgate Healthcare Facility establish partnership . . . . . . . 2

Total Hospice Experience is different for everyone . . . . . . 3

Outreach Groups . . . . . . . . . 3

Donors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9

Hospice Heroes . . . . . . . . . 15

Going Green . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Continued on page 10

A PUBLICATION OF THE HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE GROUP, INC.

For over a decade, Palliative Home Care of Niagara has supplied durable medical equipment and licensed home care services to primarily hospice patients throughout Western New York. In an effort to help expand these services to more non-hospice patients, two very important initiatives have been launched.

First is the creation of Liberty Home Care as the new name and identity of the organization. This change was implemented to simplify marketing of the organization to the public, a challenge not easily overcome by the original name of Palliative Home Care of Niagara. The second initiative involves the opening of a second lo-

Introducing Liberty Home Care

Camp Hope is a weekend bereave-ment camp for children ages 7-13 with the goal of helping them cope with the recent death of someone close to them. It is offered at no charge to all grieving children in the Western New York area, whether or not their loved one ever ex-perienced hospice care. The Circle of Hope program of Niagara Hospice will hold its 12th Camp Hope for griev-ing children June 29 - July 1, 2012 at the YMCA’s Camp Kenan in Barker.

The camp is staffed by profession-al counselors, trained volunteers and a nurse who is on hand for the entire weekend. During the camp weekend, children learn to express their grief through many activities such as yoga, karate, arts and crafts, pet visits, and a memorial bonfire. Outdoor recreation like rock wall climbing, making and eat-ing S’mores around the campfire, swim-ming and nature walks are also enjoyed.

With a gener-ous gift recently given by the family of Roger A. Foote, Niagara Hospice has created the Roger A. Foote Camp Hope Endowment. This endowment

was established to provide the finan-cial ground on which Camp Hope will continue to serve the children of tomorrow. Mr. Foote’s love of chil-dren makes this gift a fitting tribute.

For a free camp application, call the Outreach Department at (716) 280-0777 or visit www.Niagara Hospice.org for printable forms. Applications are also available on-line for men and women 21 and older who are interested in volunteering for the camp weekend – whether it’s for a few hours or for the whole weekend.

Roger A. Foote

Roger A. Foote Camp Hope Endowment Fund created

The Niagara Hospice Alliance year-end appeal letters were recently mailed and ask the community to help support Camp Hope through a gift to the endowment. A gift from you will help ensure that the camp will be there in the future for our children. For more information about the Roger A. Foote Camp Hope Endowment, contact the development office at 280-0702. For more information about Camp Hope, contact the outreach depart-ment at 280-0777.

cation that will be used as retail storefront for Liberty Home Care’s complete line of medical equipment and supplies. The new store will provide customers with a place to ask questions and try out products as

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Message from the CEOWhen Bob Dylan released The Times they

are a Changin’ in 1964, it soon became a phrase that defined an entire generation. But little did he know that more than four decades later, this verse could also be used to describe today’s healthcare environment.

Despite the winds of change, we continue to provide the necessary services our families need. Undoubtedly, you will read in the future of many changes occurring at the State and Federal level. Change is good and we embrace the opportunity to help you while complying with the many new mandates on the horizon.

As the New Year approaches we recommit ourselves to making Niagara County a better place to live. For almost 25 years we have part-

nered with you during some of your most difficult times. We have traveled a journey with you that at times may have seemed hopeless. We have cried with you, smiled with you and most importantly – shared memories as you have invited us into your home and hearts. Theodore Roosevelt once wrote: “The best thing you can do is the right thing; the next best thing you can do is the wrong thing; the worst thing you can do is nothing.” Rest assured that we will always strive to do what’s right for you!

During this holiday season, all of us Niagara Hospice and Liberty Home Care wish you and yours a safe and joyous season.

Peace to all,

John L. Lomeo, President & CEO

The Voyageris an official publication of The Hospice and Palliative Care Group, Inc. (HPCG). Niagara Hospice, Inc., Liberty Home Care, and the Niagara Hospice Alliance, Inc. are organiza-tions that the HPCG helps support through adminis-trative activities. Visit us on the web at:NiagaraHospice.orgLibertyHomeCare.orgNiagaraHospiceAlliance.org

PRESIDENT & CEO John L. Lomeo

MEDICAL DIRECTORA.J. Bax, MD

HPCG BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Paul C. Collins Thomas F. Hewner

Dan Mandaville Frank Maletta

Andrea Sammarco, Esq. James M. Shaw, DDS

Steven M. Sinclair

THE VOYAGER EDITORPatricia M. Degan

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Stephen Schinnagel, VP of Hospice Services

Ray Geiser, Liberty Home Care Director

The Hospice and Palliative Care Group, Inc. Mission Statement:

“ The Hospice and Palliative Care Group is dedicated to providing the right care, in the right place, at the right time.”

Niagara Hospice and Northgate Health Care Facility establish partnership

Healthcare statistics reveal that approximately one-third of all persons entering nursing facilities die within 12 months of their admission. But despite this well established fact, hospice services among nursing home residents is much lower than in other health care environments. According to a study sponsored by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), only 6% of nursing home residents in the U.S. currently elect the hospice benefit, even though nearly one-in-four deaths in the U.S. occur in a nursing home.

There are a number of reasons for this. The territorial nature of health-care providers, conflicting regula-tions, and Medicare reimbursement all play a role in the under-utilization of hospice care in nursing facilities. But perhaps these and other challenges can be overcome with the right chemistry between two providers committed to delivering the very best to those individuals entrusted into their care.

After months of discussion and planning, Niagara Hospice and the McGuire Group’s Northgate Health Care Facility have found this synergy. Af-fectionately named Jeanne’s House, after a beloved Northgate employee who utilized Hospice services herself, a 22 bed unit at Northgate will be devoted to meeting the physical, emotional and spiritual needs

of residents requiring both 24 hour skilled nursing care as well as the unique services that only Niagara Hospice can provide. Ms. Terry Collins, RN and Ad-ministrator at Northgate, commented that this collab-oration could very well serve as a model for future relationships between nursing homes and hospices.

“Jeanne’s House is a natural extension of the culture that already exists here at Northgate,” stat-ed Collins. “By partnering with Niagara Hospice,

we have the ability to define our vision and offer one-of-a-kind services to those in our community.”

As a center of excellence for hospice care, staff on the unit will be specifically trained to meet the requirements for providing this spe-cialized level of care. Through this collabora-tion the unit will be dedicated entirely to hos-pice patients and feature beautifully decorated private and semi-private rooms; a lounge with

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Outreach Groups sponsored by Niagara Hospice’s

Circle of Hope ProgramNEwLy BEREAVEd wORkSHOP SERIESThis 2-session educational workshop is for those who have lost a loved one in the last one to three months. You will learn about the process of grief, common grief responses, and some helpful suggestions for navigating this difficult journey.

GROwING THROUGH GRIEFA peer support group for all adults grieving the loss of a loved one.

BEREAVEMENT COFFEE HOURSJoin us for coffee and friendship to socialize with others who have experienced loss. Coffee Hours are open to men and women of all ages throughout the community.

JOURNALING wORkSHOPLearn how to preserve precious memories in writing and experience the healing effects of your own thoughts and words.

GRIEVING THE LOSS OF A PET wORkSHOPA support group for adults grieving the loss of an animal companion.

Call (716) 280-0777 for more information or to register for a group or workshop.

Total Hospice Experience is different for everyone

Since 1988 Niagara Hospice has developed a proud history of grateful patients and family members. Our staff and vol-unteers often go above and beyond to learn what “comfort” means to each individual patient, and what’s most important to them now.

Many people are surprised to learn what the Total Hospice Experience (THE) entails. As an organization that always strives to improve, the Niagara Hospice of today is not the Niagara Hospice of 1988. Thanks to an amazing and commit-ted workforce, hospice is so much more than what most people think. Many of you are familiar with the variety of services hospice provides that include nursing, social work, spiritual care, hospice aides, pharmacy, massage therapy, volunteers, and durable medical equipment (DME). But as we have grown, so has our commitment to providing individualized care to each patient.

Following are some of the things our staff and volunteers provide to patients who choose the hospice model of care:

• Comfort totes, each with a handmade quilt• Hand crafted birthday cards and balloons • Home makers clean the home, run errands and offer

companionship• �Peace�of�Mind personal emergency response systems

(PERS) • Meals�to�Go for patients and caregivers with nutritional

needs• Spa day for Hospice homecare patients, with lunch

served at Hospice House• Ambulette transportation• We�Honor�Veterans – specialized services for all our

veterans • Assist families with Advance Care Planning •��Across�the�Miles visits connect distant loved ones to pa-

tients utilizing Skype enabled netbooks. Through Skype, a video conference allows a patient to see and talk to an otherwise unreachable loved one.

Additionally, after a patient passes while under the care of Niagara Hospice, services do not stop for the family. Bereavement services are a crucial component of THE. In ad-dition to grief counseling, the outreach counselors at Niagara Hospice provide a broad spectrum of services for families you may not be aware of including re-connecting broken friend-ships, linking people with community resources, assisting in organizing financial records and re-organizing household belongings, and helping re-distribute loved one’s belongings. Services are provided to children as well.

The Circle�of�Hope program, located at the Niagara Hospice Resource Center in the Ulrich City Centre in Lockport, also provides community outreach and grief support to Niagara County residents of all ages, whether or not they ever experi-enced hospice care.

THE is ever-changing. As we identify the needs and wants of those we serve, we will do our best to meet them.

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GENERAL DONATIONS

Abiding Savior Lutheran ChurchVelma Achenbach RNAD&M Testing & Balancing CompanyAlternative Grounds CaffeGuillermo AlvarezAmerican Legion Auxillary #938American Legion RidersAmerican Medical Gas LLCAmerican Secretarial ServiceAntonio’s RestaurantLinda & Jon AppleRJ Zima Inc Aqua Syste of WNYM/M Michael ArenaAdam AshtonAutomatic Data ProcessingCatherine BakerM/M Charles BakerBAM ManagementBank of AmericaDr & s Alfred Bax MDRaymond BenacquistaDominick BordonaroM/M Earl BrittonM/M William BuchananBuffalo Hospital Supply IncBuffalo Niagara Endodontics PCBuffalo Office Interiors IncBuffalo Ultrasound IncHoward O BuglThomas BukoskeyLori BullM/M David BurkhartThomas BurrowsSal CalandraM/M Floyd CaldwellCapital Quest IncJohn CappelloChudy Paper Company IncCohen & Lombardo PC AttorneysCole, Sorrentino, Hurley, Hewner, & Gambino PC

College Association of NCCC Inc.College Club of Niagara Falls IncJeanette CollesanoColucci & Gallaher PCCrestwood CommonsCurt’s Lawn Service IncM/M Steve CzarneckiD&C Janitorial IncBrandon DarnellDavid Burke ConstructionDavid Gross Contracting CorpMary Jo DeanMary Beth DeFazioMurry DeFrancoDennis J Bischof LLCDental Health Products IncM/M Thomas DePaullKathy Dolce

Dawn Dominguez-SalernoDopkins & Company LLPPeter DrummondLeeza EdholmBarbara EdwardsRichard EisenhauerM/M Richard EvansPeter FatourosJohn FeeleyFirst English Lutheran ChurchFirst Presbyterian ChurchFirst Presbyterian Church of YoungstownMarilyn FreemanFurs by Russell IncGabe’s CollisionDr. Joseph Genewich MDPaul E GillespieJohn GlaheLisa GlenaGlynn Geotechnical EngineeringM/M Vincent GoldbachGreater Niagara Federal Credit UnionM/M Frederick A GreulichGrigg-Lewis Foundation IncM/M David GrossoJoni GrozioHardison Funeral Home IncHarlequin Distribution CenterTheodore . HaynesHildreth ElectricMargaret HoffHogan - WilligDavid HogarthHospi-Script Services LLCJoanne HumanImmanuel Lutheran ChurchIntegrity Distribution IncIron Workers Local #9Theodore Janese JrJeff ’s Aerial PhotographyJJ & J Custom SprayingGerard KadrynaDavid KenyonKimil ConstructionKitchen World DistributingJeanette S KroeningLancaster-Depew ChiropracticChester LaskowskiM/M Robert E LeeKalista LehrerJohn F LeverSara LewisLewiston Service GuildJanet & Mary LigammariJoseph M LigammariNicholas LigammariLions Club of OlcottSalvatore LipumaFrank LisLock City Moose Lodge # 617Lockport Dental Group

Lockport Hot Country LinersM/M Jody LomeoRocco Lucente IIM & T BankLuden & McCormickM Carter DecorMJ Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral ChapelM/M Patrick MalloyKelly MarottaM/M Stanley MartellRob & Carolyn McKenzieJoyce MeckesThe Medline FoundationMeridian MedicalFranklin MeyersMiddle Chamber SocietyMiddleport Family Health CtrModern Electrical Construction IncMontondo’s Seafood IncMoose Lodge #584Mullane Motors IncNational Fuel Gas Company FdnNCCC Student Nurses AssnNEA Residential IncNiagara Falls Council of Beta Sigma PhiNiagara Frontier Combined Federal Campaign

Niagara Landing Wine CellarsJudith NiemiecNorth Tonawanda City School DistrictCarl OnofrioOrleans-Niagara BocesLawrence OwczarczakOwl OrthodonticsFaith PaddockPine PharmacyPinewoods Animal HospitalRobert & Patricia PinoElsie PlummerM/M Gary PraetzelPremcom CorporationMary PriestM/M Gary ProefrockMary Ann PuffRandy’s Auto RepairBarbara Reed RNRegister Graphics IncResmed CorpM/M Keith RhodesRichardson Auto RepairWilliam RiekerRobert Miller ConstructionRossitto & SalvoRoswell Park Cancer InstituteSaint Gobain Corp FoundationSammarco, Mattacola & Sammarco, LLPRon SantoroPhil SauvageauM/M Dean SchafferSchoellkopf Health CenterM/M Jack Schultz

Niagara Hospice donors May �, 20�� – September �0, 20��Gifts to Hospice

Niagara Hospice’s

gift program gives

donors the opportu-

nity to make a dif-

ference in the lives

of Hospice patients

and their families.

These gifts help

ensure that hospice

services will con-

tinue to be available

to those individuals

and families facing

life’s final journey.

Niagara Hospice

is grateful for all

the gifts it receives

and the generosity

of our community.

However, space

limitations permit

single listings of

donations of $50

or more per donor.

We extend our

sincere condolenc-

es to family and

friends of those me-

morialized. If there

is an error or omis-

sion, please call

Niagara Hospice

at (716) 439-4417.

Niagara Hospice donors May �, 20�� – September �0, 20��

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Dr & Mrs Bruce SckolnickSevenson Environmental Services Inc

Shawnee Volunteer Fireman’s Benevolent Assn

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St Paul’s United Church of Christ-Shawnee

St. Patrick’s ChurchSTA of New York IncBrad StachState Employees Federated Appeal Niagara Frontier

Melodie A SteinSuperior LubricantsSupermarket Management IncThe Boyd FLP Charitable Lead Annuity TS

The Figini FamilyThe Hickory ClubThe M&T Charitable Foundation

The McGuire GroupTioga Club IncHoward TitusTown of Niagara Lioness ClubCatherine TracyTrinity Lutheran ChurchM/M Harold TruesdellVerniece TurnerTwin City GlassAmalgamated Local 686 UAWUAW Amalgamated Local 686 Retiree’s Chapter

UB School of PharmacyUlrich Sign Co IncUnited Business SystemsUnited Way of Buffalo & Erie County

United Way of Greater Niagara Inc

Upstate Analytical Services LLC

Upstate New York Transplant Services (UNYTS)

Thomas Van SchoonhovenLoretta VeltmanViatran - A Dynisco CompanyW.J. Cox Associates IncM/M Rock WagnerWalsh Duffield Companies IncJohn WaltersWaste Management

Western Division FCUM/M Lawrence WhiteMichelle WienkeKate L WilsonWomen for a CureFilomena YankelunasZafuto ServicesCamille ZahnoZion Lutheran Church Missions

Zonta Club of the Tonawandas

In Honor of Rolla Becker Margaret Rusin

In Honor of Ruth Bossuet M/M Julian Kornacki

In Honor of Nan Deering Jean Eber

In Honor of Irene Guido Irene Barrett

In Honor of M/M Duane Hill Molly Case

In Honor of Union Brothers & Sisters

USW 4-598 Olin Niagara Employees Union

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In Memory of Carmelo Agro Dorothy Schiavi

In Memory of Cecelia Alati Carmela Alati Buffalo Tower Ladies of Mist - Red Hats Jill Paolone

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In Memory of Joan Ames M/M Joseph Curtin C Edward Forness M/M John Kinzly Newfane Golf Team Niagara-Orleans Athletic Club

Valerie Pettapiece M/M John E Tillotson

In Memory of James Andrews Steven Andrews

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In Memory of Edwin Atwood Robin & Eddie Karbowski M/M Jeffrey Kollwitz Transcom North America

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In Memory of Michael Balling Pat & Sonny Himes Lancaster Office of Next Generation Vending

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Alessi Law Firm M/M Robert Cascio John Magliarditi M/M Salvatore Trapasso

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Erie Engineered Products Mary & Henry Reddish Saint Gobain/Advanced Ceramics

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In Memory of Lawrence Beyer Katherine Cosgrove

In Memory of Walter Blackman Cambria Volunteer Fire Co

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In Memory of George Boddy Alice Body & Family

In Memory of Lorraine Boltin Lafayette High School

In Memory of Elizabeth Bondi Eternal Brothers MC

In Memory of Sharon Brandt James & Judith Hoste M/M Richard May

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In Memory of Donna Brenon Robert Brenon Jr

In Memory of Audrey Brice Kristine Pedley

In Memory of David Broas Judy Broas

In Memory of Florence Brodie Laurie Brodie

In Memory of Margaret Brown Kathleen Haefner

In Memory of Mickey Brown James R Brown

In Memory of Doris Brownell James Brownell

In Memory of Frank Bruns M/M John Cevaer & Family

In Memory of Edward Buck M/M Stanley Martell

In Memory of Jim Bugenhagen Ray & Mary Bugenhagen

In Memory of Salvatore Buscarino

Supermarket Management Inc

In Memory of Lois Bushover DeckStore

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M/M Richard Greenawalt

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M/M William Wojtowicz

In Memory of Marion Carl Barbara Carl Deborah & David Kanipe

In Memory of Sharon Carr Edward A Carr

In Memory of Roger Carter

M/M James Carroll Deborah J Day Bill Gray Yolanda Hujer Betty Tower

In Memory of John Catino Eugene Catino

In Memory of Michael Cavanaugh

M/M Salvatore Libordi

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In Memory of Richard Cherry Joan Cherry

In Memory of Joy Ciarfella Victor Amoroso Roger, Tina & Gail Eibl Margaret Kraatz Sandra Murphy M/M Jack Rising

In Memory of Robert Clark Cynthia Taylor

In Memory of Vernon Clark Peter M Clark

In Memory of Barbara Clarke Gary Clarke

In Memory of Vera Class M/M Bob Billingsley Laura Billingsley Thomas & Joan Class Montondo’s Seafood Inc M/M James Muffoletto Mary Porter St. Paul’s Women’s Guild Agnes Wendling

In Memory of Teresa Clyde Gary & Kim Baillie Barrington Residential Inc Marylou Clyde M/M Giuseppe Fagiani

In Memory of Phyllis Cole Sandra Miller

In Memory of Scott Coleman Aunt Jan, Jim & Karen Broten & Family

In Memory of Shirley Connors Sherry & Harry Houghtling

In Memory of Mark Conti M/M William Conti Susan Eckstein

In Memory of Don Corey Phyllis K Corey Dave & Rosemary Iden M/M Arthur Jocoy

In Memory of Mary Cowling Debbie Cowling

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In Memory of Mea Dabkowski Charles T Dabkowski

In Memory of Richard Daigler Barker Middle & High Schools, Pratt Elementary

Mary Daigler Deborah Kennedy Rebekah Leder Nolan & Heller LLP

In Memory of Rose Daigler Dennis Carroll Carl & Sheri Miosi

In Memory of Nelson Darroch Cheryl Bovard Elizabeth Bridge Diane Cervi M/M Dudley Chaffee Christ the King Seminary Crane & Company Inc Michael & Mickey Darroch & Family

Mark Diamond Calixto Dimas Christopher Felo FMC Corporation Leonard & Julia Higgins James & Patricia Melerski David & Amy Monti Ann Marie Morris David Senne Margaret Siracuse & Family M/M Gordon Stacey Carol Travers

In Memory of Claire Davis Sophia Stark

In Memory of John Davis Philip & Jean Welch

In Memory of Margaret DeFranco

Gloria Mierzwa Thomas & Judith Shuell

In Memory of Mildred Delmonte

Harold Kraatz Clark McKissock

In Memory of Judith DeMaison Donald DeMaison

In Memory of Daniel Desantis Phyllis Peters

In Memory of Mary Jane Dexheimer

Kathy Kajfasz Northtown Automotive Companies

White Chapel Memorial Park

In Memory of Patrick Dibartolomeo

Jean Dibartolomeo Marylou DiBartolomeo

In Memory of Laurina DiCamillo

Edwin & Dorothy Glennie Susan Montazzoli M/M Felix Vespa

In Memory of Richard Dickinson

Eva Jean Dickinson

In Memory of Marjorie Dietrich

Terri Brennan Nelson Dietrich

In Memory of June Dittmer Robert Dittmer

In Memory of Helen Doerfel Mary Carroll Martha Doerfel

In Memory of Joanna Dominick R Anne Dominick M/M Daniel Holland

In Memory of Harry Dreifus Paul Caro Charles & Barbara Carr

In Memory of Helene Dreifus Tom & Mary Alice Trbovich

In Memory of June Drinkwalter Charles & Glenda Dykes

In Memory of Elizabeth Duguay Frank Budwey

In Memory of Robert Dungan Roxanne Dungan WJ Cox Associates Inc

In Memory of Lawrence Dzierzanowski

Shirley Ressman

In Memory of Elmer Eberhard Jillian Eberhard

In Memory of Donald Entwistle

Merida Pinzon UAW Amalgamated Local 686 Retiree’s Chapter

In Memory of Bernice Fallesen George Fallesen

In Memory of Paula Farago Patricia Kloosterman

In Memory of Dianne Fassl Edward Fassl

In Memory of Joel Fitch Nancy & Joseph Fitch

In Memory of Ellen Fitzgerald

Katherine Bell Mary Martin

In Memory of Lynn Fitzsimmons

Niagara Falls City Court Waste Management

In Memory of Dorothy Flurschutz

Janet Biondolillo Infertility & IVF Medical Associates of WNY

Eugene Kujawa

In Memory of Leola Foley M/M Thomas Burkett

In Memory of Robert Foley Lindsay Bridenbaker

In Memory of Roger Foote James & Beverly Dickinson Dale Freehill Nancy Labbe M/M Dan R Mandaville Jason & Michelle Mollica Richard S Bernstein & Associates Inc

In Memory of Josephine Fratello

Town of Niagara Lions Club

In Memory of Evelyn Fritton Sodexo Inc Carol Vincent

In Memory of Alfred Fronczak Niagara Pro-Am Fishing Tournament

In Memory of Robert Fultz Gerald Barkley

In Memory of Camillo Gagliardi

Regesters & Blacklocks Larry & Jackie Brauer Patricia Cleri Joan Hall M/M Peter Hayes

In Memory of Charles Gamble Calvary Presbyterian Church Ministries of Love & Hope Volusia County Public Works Department

Rita Zwink

In Memory of Anne Garabedian

Angelo Anzovino & Family M/M Samuel Gariano NFMMC Nutrition Services

In Memory of Donald Garthwaite

Randy & Donna Chetko &

Family M/M Greg Karre Frank Pisarek Richard & Cindy Primeau

In Memory of Alton Giese Velma Giese

In Memory of Peter Gillespie Niagara County Family Court Schneider

In Memory of Jean Gillings Norman Gillings

In Memory of Betty Lou Glaser Barry Dimmer M/M Stuart Keck Scott McCarthy M/M Robert Rich Jr

In Memory of Marcel Glemb M/M Stanley Kulak

In Memory of Clara Gondek Kathleen Gondek

In Memory of Nancy Goss Fireman’s Assn of the State of New York

In Memory of June Groff M/M Larry Rinaldo

In Memory of Franklin Gutschall

Patricia Gutschall

In Memory of David Haley Margaret & Laura Evans Francis Furlong M/M Paul Haley Ron & Caryl (Denler) Kershner

Xerox of the Carolinas

In Memory of Elizabeth Hamner

Norman & Gladys Gibbon

In Memory of Kevin Hanes David & Eleanor Hanes

In Memory of Albert Harvey Blue Mountain Arts Bruce & Irene Bull Melva Bull Ann Flint Gregg Maacks Mary Myers Jean Richards

In Memory of Albert C Harvey Jack Crocker

In Memory of Mary Hazel Nevin Hazel

In Memory of Robert Hefferon Cindy Donaldson Richard Hefferon Cindy Norman

Renaissance Club of N Tonawanda

VBC Property Advisors LLC

In Memory of Gary Heineman Duane & Sarah Heineman

In Memory of Helen Heineman Robert Heineman

In Memory of Dugald Henderson

Doris Henderson Robert Henderson

In Memory of Bernice Henschel

M/M Alexander Henschel & Family

In Memory of Patricia Hermann

M/M Ronald Aichinger M/M Thomas Callaghan & Family

M/M David Caraco & Family Paula Marvel Mary Medders & Family Rudolph Petrowski Trek Inc

In Memory of Jean Hillman Mt St Mary’s Monday Volunteers

In Memory of Scott Hoffman Jeannette Hoffman Patricia McCord

In Memory of Mary Horanberg M/M Brian L Merritt

In Memory of Robert Hughson Janet Nowak

In Memory of Myron Hulbert APP Pharmaceutical Michael Hulbert

In Memory of William Hunt Amendola Property Management Inc

Eddy & Joanne Arnold David, April & Ashley Barresi Sue Curtis M/M Michael Gamboian HSBC Bank USA National Association

Susan Maffei & Family Dr Alberta Micale Leonard Pierzchala Pliotron Corp of America Phil & Diane Sandler M/M Fred Stephens

M/M Bradley T Truax M/M Nathan Williams & Family

Larry & Barbara Witaschek

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In Memory of Donald Jackson Marion Jackson M/M Richard Jackson

In Memory of James Jamieson Patricia Sweet

In Memory of Grace Jarvis M/M Sal Costanzo

In Memory of Albert Jircitano Raytheon Company

In Memory of David Jones M/M John Jasper

In Memory of Townsend Jones Sevenson Environmental Services Inc

Celeste Zuppa

In Memory of Eugene Joseph NRG Huntley Power LLC

In Memory of Kathryn Joseph Patricia Bretherton

In Memory of Anna Julian Viviane Palazzo

In Memory of Deceased Members of Willowbrook Friday Women’s League

Mary M Weiler MD

In Memory of Audrey Kaiser Candy, Caroline & Rosie Porter

In Memory of Stella Kajdasz Dorothy Byers Carol Kajdasz

In Memory of Helen Kandt Vincent & Norma Morris

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Gary & Diane Urtel

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In Memory of Jacob Kern Jr Joan Kern

In Memory of Harriet King Mary Ann Puff

In Memory of John Kloosterman

Kay Frerichs

In Memory of Doris Kramer Robert Kramer Patricia Kramer M/M James W Kramer Sr

In Memory of John Kulju M/M James Everitt Antoinette Midzinski

In Memory of Michael Kwiatkowski

Olin Corporation Chlor Alkali Products Division

In Memory of Sophie Lachut Ronald Findlay

In Memory of Alan Lafler Mickie Bellah

In Memory of John Lange David John Lange

In Memory of Matthew Lanighan

Ambulatory Medical Anesthesia Services PC

Amherst Ear, Nose & Throat Cork & Nancy Dinan Colleen Haskins Christine Kelley Thomas & Donna Lombardo Jr

Mullane Motors Inc PJ Mullane M/M James Spedding

In Memory of BC “Bud” Larose Kate L Wilson

In Memory of Esther Larrabee Joanne W Larrabee

In Memory of Fred Lederhouse Elberta Willls

In Memory of Paul Lemke Glenn Arthurs St Johnsburg Fire Company Franklin Traffic Service Inc Sandra Gerhart M/M James Marinello Wayne & Carmel McIntyre Office Xpress Tom Poland Glenn & Mary Jane Rolls

M/M Jonathan Schultz Terry Scrufari & Family M/M Rick Winklemann

In Memory of Bettie Lennon Eugene F Seeley

In Memory of Kathleen Lester Viola Davey William & Marcia Game M/M Robert Serpa

In Memory of Katherine Lewis AMPAC-ISP M/M Jerry Hurtgam M/M Robert Schroeder

In Memory of Thelma Lewis Brian Lewis

In Memory of Magdalena Liddell

Bonnie Whitesell

In Memory of Kimberly Link Kathleen Bauer Kristi Bomar William & Rosemary Darden Sharon Downie ETMS Teachers Falcon Aquatics Joni Grozio M/M Joseph Grzybowski Dawn Haake Doug Hartley Mike & Sue Hefferon Lorelei Luther Timothy McCadden NY PA Lewiston Pump Plant Employees

George Reece Karen Schuhle Philip Scime Gricel Shulman Staff at Fricano Donald Wallace Wheatfield Family Dentistry

In Memory of Joseph Long Donald & Kathy Brick Guy Neri

In Memory of Michael Lorenz Carrie Lorenz

In Memory of Mike Lorenz John McClumpha

In Memory of Mary Lorow M/M Jack Lafountain

In Memory of Joseph Loss John & Robin Crossley Adelia J Loss New York State Senate Marty Utnik

In Memory of Mary Lyons Florence Staples

In Memory of Lorraine Mallo Mrs. Chris Ball Dave & Ella Bastine Margaret Corey & Family Aldo & Lillian Evangelista M/M John W Firth M/M Finn Follum Dr & Mrs Anthony Grana Ann Rose Mallo Paul Matzner Niagara Family Medicine Associates

Nancy Notley Dr & Mrs Carl Sheusi

In Memory of Dennis Malloy Georgia Adams

In Memory of Placida Mardon Paul & Sharon Brynski Janet Critelli M/M John Fiori M/M Anthony Serianni Roberta Sitzman Toni Torre-Gonzalez & Family

In Memory of Mary Marino Nancy Corriere

In Memory of Linda Marinucci M/M Walter Wrobel

In Memory of Gertrude Marsteller

Thomas Marsteller

In Memory of Josephine Marzullo

M/M Mario DeMarchis General Mills Anthony & Liviana Grisanti

In Memory of Dolores Massaro Augusta Brannen Lisa & Kent Keating Maryann Mahar M/M John Marino Patricia Orzetti M/M Albert Paonessa Jr M/M Mario Pirastru Kathy Schlifke Mark & Kathie Simmons & Family

The Rosehill Group of WNY LTD

In Memory of Violet Mastrorilli M/M Daniel Woodward

In Memory of Patricia May Daniel Hickey

In Memory of Paul Mayer Jean A Mayer

In Memory of Anita McCready/Puff

Norman Puff

In Memory of Ricky McHenry Barbara B McHenry

In Memory of Sheldon McManus

Florence McManus

In Memory of Gloria McNamara

Thomas McNamara

In Memory of Dieter Mehlich Michael Borga Gerd & Doris Koedel & Family

Schlaraffia Bisonia Inc James & Leta Thomson

In Memory of Frances Mendelsohn

Ted Mendelsohn

Sharyn Pendola Gloria Vespa

In Memory of William Merry Jean & Ed Harmon

In Memory of Felix Messina M/M Anthony Messina

In Memory of Charles Mevs Barbara Eckhardt

In Memory of Joe Micon Kenneth Micon

In Memory of Dorothy Mietlicki

Ronald Luzak

In Memory of Vendetta Miles Carol & Jim Austin Dewey, Kathy & Aimee Rowe

In Memory of Beverly Miller Creative Affinities Inc

In Memory of Helen Miller M/M Alvin Fiedler & Family Donna Miller Fred Preisch Walton High School Band Board

M/M John Witmer

In Memory of Walter Miller Betty L Miller & Family

In Memory of June Misener M/M John Collins M/M Richard Forsey M/M Robert Forsey Ken & Elaine Retzlaff M/M Ron Stevens

In Memory of Margaret Mokhiber

Ronald Mokhiber

In Memory of Anna Moll M/M Harold Moll

In Memory of James Monroe

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Lois Monroe

In Memory of Louis Montante Lia Auto Group

In Memory of Gerladine Moretuzzo

Ronald E Moretuzzo

In Memory of Arnold Morgan AES Somerset LLC Loretta Hickson Officers & Directors of National Fuel Gas

WROC-TV/ WUHF-TV

In Memory of Josephine Morganti

Henrico Lodge Charitable Foundation

Rose Lore Vincenette Morganti M/M Vincent Pellegrino M/M William Ryan

In Memory of Anne Moskel M/M Robert A Gmerek

In Memory of I Faye Muchow John Muchow

In Memory of James Mudd Genesee Cancer Assistance Inc

Kevin Mudd

In Memory of Arthur Mullen M/M Donald Basil

In Memory of Dolores Mullett M/M Raymond Coakley

In Memory of David Mulready Mary Carol Mulready

In Memory of Marie Sue Mulvena

M/M David Fleck

In Memory of Maureen Muro Mary Loiselle

In Memory of Anne Musto Melissa Cotter Betty Engle & Family Franklin Musto Jacci Reed

In Memory of Herbert Mye Randal J. Ellman Alisha Gaynor & Family

In Memory of Kenneth Neal Yvonne Sweat

In Memory of Virginia Nebelecky

David Sheppard

In Memory of Jacob Negast Margaret Gabriele & Family Niagara University Raptim International Travel

Inc Tech Aviation Services Inc NFA LLC

James Terreberry & Family

In Memory of Joyce Newman Diane Niles

In Memory of Gary Nichols Janice Nichols

In Memory of John Nill M/M Daniel Grabowski

In Memory of Arlene Noker Pamela Wiech

In Memory of Thomas Oldfield Paula Embury Isabelle Oldfield

In Memory of Rob Oliphant Modern Disposal

In Memory of John O’Malley Eileen O’Malley

In Memory of Gloria Onesi Mark Onesi

In Memory of Joan Pagels Jackie Jendras

In Memory of Florence Palazzo Unifrax Corporation

In Memory of Dolores Panek June Childs Rural Carriers Lockport PO

In Memory of Brian Parkhill Arline E Parkhill

In Memory of Margaret Payne M/M James Southwell

In Memory of Joan Perri M/M Russell Cipolla

In Memory of Thomas Peters City of Niagara Falls Dept of Law

Paul Dyster Mark & Kimberly Hardy Jacqueline Roberts Bob & Patti Schrack Maureen Sykes USA Niagara Development Corp

In Memory of Jean Phillips Sharyn Semon

In Memory of Helen Pietrykowski

Kathy Gould

In Memory of Janet Pirolli Annette Amendt

In Memory of John Piva Gloria Brown D Tonken Corporation Lois Piva

M/M Daniel Piva M/M Bruce Sutherland

In Memory of Daniel Placek Paula Placek Kristina Placek

In Memory of Catherine Porreca

Frank Antonacci Gagster’s Restaurant Cynthia Humphrey M/M Angelo Onevelo M/M William Shickluna

In Memory of Sally Porter M/M Peter Sharkey

In Memory of Howard Posener Eva Posener

In Memory of Ellen Pratt Hartland Volunteer Fire Co Auxiliary

Christopher & Heather Pratt

In Memory of Frances Pribek Daniel Pastalaniec

In Memory of Anthony Pusateri

M/M William Pusateri

In Memory of Donna Quible Bitstream Inc Paul Cronin Nancy E Gailor Scott Gasparello M/M David Nemi Donna Portka Jean Quible M/M Gary Sivers Joan Smith Ellen Wing Mary Zapalowski

In Memory of Carol Quintana Palma & Jeremy Kress Mark Cerrone Inc Eli & Flora Mascarenas

In Memory of Betty Read Margaret Hubler

In Memory of Louise Redmond Lakes Pipe & Supply Corp

In Memory of Marguerite Rieker

Bridge Club Meridian

In Memory of Dana Rising Patricia Dufour

In Memory of Anthony Rivers Otto Redanz Funeral Home

In Memory of Christine Rizzo Julia Del Monte

In Memory of Carol Robertson Shirley Ayer & Family

Pete Schuch

In Memory of Kathleen Robinson

Samantha Nasr Dale L Shank

In Memory of Stella Robison Mrs Jessie Lathrop

In Memory of Burton Rosenberg

M/M Rocco Adriatico Thomas Biamonte Connie Ciccone M/M Charles Dunn Suzette Kosikowski John Nichols

In Memory of Brian Rosie Margaret Gates Barbara Mason

In Memory of Edward Rowe M/M Richard Ausderau M/M William Kraft Sr

In Memory of Michael Ryan M/M Michael Hopkins

In Memory of Harry Salverson M/M Jerry Horn Alan Monte M/M Ronald Spoth Pamela Williams

In Memory of Jean-Paul Saucier Brylin Hospital

In Memory of George Sawyer David P Birmingham

In Memory of Diane Scalia Karen Scalia

In Memory of Ada Schaal William & Kathie Smith

In Memory of Marion Schebell M/M Robert Guido Kathryn Martina Wilmott Family

In Memory of Betsy Schmitz John Schmitz Pamela, James & Thomas Schmitz

Tim Schmitz & Family

In Memory of Raymond Schnell Barbara Schnell

In Memory of Marjorie Schultz Paul D Foster

In Memory of Robert Schuman June Schuman

In Memory of Margaret Seiver J Barry Harper Billy Seiver M/M James Shear

In Memory of Gerald Senf

Barbara Cardwell

In Memory of Laura Serrano M/M Juan A. Serrano

In Memory of Thaddeus Sexton Niagara County Department of Social Services

Timothy Sexton James & Irene Williams

In Memory of Perry Sherman Ascension Industries Inc

In Memory of Anita Sidoni Diana Sidoni

In Memory of Mary Simpson Carrie Adams

In Memory of Robert Simpson M/M Lee Kipp M/M Kingsley Murphy

In Memory of Norman Sinclair Joan Baader Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County

Julie Coy Harry & Mary Echternach Jeanne Gladysz Hartford Financial Management Inc

David & Roxanne Kern Carolyn D Lange Lisa Lange Mac’s Antique Auto Parts M/M William B May Senator & Mrs George Maziarz

Carol McIntosh M/M William McLaughlin Rhodes Palmer M/M John Pasceri Presbyterian Homes of WNY Charles Secord Jane Sinclair Terri Walter Kathleen Wood

In Memory of Gainelle Siracusa Jerald Bays Chicago Title Insurance Company

Louise Mangan Doug Nichols Elaine Noyes David Prahler Ruby Sweeney

In Memory of Vincent Sirianni W Michael & Carol Cassell Patricia Gaugler Ralph Gougeon Davie Kaplan Rory Neubert

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Ann & Bill Reynolds Sessler Wrecking Drew & Lynn Taylor

In Memory of Leonard Sisler Coleen Mcnally

In Memory of Sandra Smiley M/M John Larratta

In Memory of Alden Smith Betty C Smith

In Memory of Devora Smith Holly Lippa

In Memory of George Smith George A Smith

In Memory of Linda Smith Cindy Adams M/M Daniel Budziszewski Clarence High School Patrick Harding WBASNY Board Members

In Memory of Lola Smith Kenneth Armagost Mark & Kathy Meyer

In Memory of Robert Smith M/M Ronald Laubacker

In Memory of Charles Spaid Harlequin Enterprises Limited HDC IT Department Tom & Valerie Salatino

In Memory of Alfred Speier Clarice Speier

In Memory of Jean St Onge Pauline Pratt

In Memory of Richard Stake Lois Stake

In Memory of Richard Stephanski

Duncan & Helga Carlson Justin & Pat Dimascio Cindy DiMascio Francis Gergal North Forest Rod & Gun Club

M/M Charles Stephanski

In Memory of Russell Stephenson

Paul E Gillespie

In Memory of Thelma Stocking Cathy Carr Dianne Moore Dawn Woods

In Memory of Esther Stout Frank Stout

In Memory of Dorothy Straba M/M Jack Bush Caroll Cisek Graydon Hare Jr

Barbara & Barry Hemphill Badger Drive Neighbors

In Memory of Carol Strassburg Terry Strassburg

In Memory of Jan Stratiff Robert Stratiff

In Memory of Joan Stroehlein M/M Richard Stroehlein M/M James Stroehlein

In Memory of Richard Sullivan Rita Sullivan

In Memory of Audrey Supkowski

Janet Bianca Randy & Vicki Mccoy M/M Darl McCoy Martin & Linda Mendiola Sandra Snyder

In Memory of Ronald Swarthout

Kathleen Blair Barbara Caldwell Care Partners Health Services

Excelsior Orthopaedics LLP Sue Hayden Sarah Pitzrick

In Memory of Joyce Swartzenberg

Steve Swartzenberg & Family

In Memory of George Swigert Victoria Swigert

In Memory of Sam Tabone Frederic Stievater

In Memory of Ellen Tagg M/M Kenneth Tagg

In Memory of Peter Tallerico Philip Sandler

In Memory of Marion Tappendorf

Carol Brumby Marilyn Morreale

In Memory of Raffaele Tarantino

Rose Morinello

In Memory of David Taylor Helen Russell

In Memory of Rita Thuersam M/M Frank Leitch Cheryl Pofi

In Memory of Louis Timmerman

Barbara Mazur M/M Robert Valery

In Memory of David Tipton Ilona Kay Fire

Park Athletic Club of the Tonawandas

Ken & Nancy Wright

In Memory of Richard Titterson

Jane Titterson

In Memory of Charlene Toarmino

Rachel Rotella-Glassner

In Memory of Nadir Tocco David Brooke Associates Inc Laura Mongeon Charles Showalter Pat & Betty Tolli Christine Wood XL Specialty Insurance Company

In Memory of William Tolhurst Natalie Tolhurst

In Memory of Charles Torrie Linda Seefeldt

In Memory of Louis Toti M/M Emilio Casero

In Memory of Mike Troy M/M Donald Stanton

In Memory of Frances Urban M/M John F Urban Jr

In Memory of Vera Valenza Frank Fama Jr & Family Verna Maietta Anitta Ridout & Family Stella Niagara Sunshine Club

In Memory of David Van Valkenburg

Heinrich Chevrolet Employees

In Memory of Edward Veihdeffer

Patricia Jaroszewski Blase Nicolia

In Memory of Orval Veltman Joyce Verhaar

In Memory of Betty Verguson Brown Shoe Company Jean Dolan Marion Jackson Dexter Martin M/M Roger Wallace

In Memory of Thomas Wagner Elaine Wagner

In Memory of William Wagner Valerie Wagner

In Memory of Richard Wahl Branch No 3 NALC

In Memory of Kathyrn Waite Vera Schulze

In Memory of Marion Washburn

James & Kathleen Hall Kathryn Hall & Family Peter & Leslie Mugavero

In Memory of Gerald Washington

Anderson Electrical Supply M/M Frank Downie Niagara Falls Fire Dept MAA Inc

In Memory of George Wasieczko

M/M Steve Heuer Terry Karkau Paul & Janet Wachowicz

In Memory of Barbara Wasley Dan Wasley Glenn Wasley

In Memory of Brady Way CSAT Ray & Linda Eberle Tamara Psihas

In Memory of Gerald Webb M/M Timothy Burke Betty Cowles Michael Cowles & Family Janice Derby

In Memory of Anne Weir Cheryl Hales

In Memory of Cameron Werth M/M Richard Werth Sr

In Memory of Richard Westra Christine Bachar Thomas Burt M/M John Carlo Paul Franscofort Jr Norma Muck

In Memory of Warren White Jeanette DeLalla Robert & Diane Hazelet Dennis, Abby & Alyson Mitchell

In Memory of Waltraud Wiendl Ronald Wiendl

In Memory of Florence Wiengard

Glenn & Leah Foley

In Memory of Mary Williams Carl & Mary Doty

In Memory of Rose Willie Arlene Emsweller

In Memory of Nancy Wisniewski

Loiuse Weber Garigen Duane Pusch Elaine Wells

John Williams M/M Edward Williams

In Memory of Kathleen Wittkowsky

Ann Wittkowsky

In Memory of Audrey Worthington

M/M Barry M Bronschidle Don & Bev McHenry

In Memory of Eugene Wrazin John & Sandra Hess

In Memory of Elizabeth Wygonik

Nicole Becken M/M Rick Brown Nicholas Metro Jr

In Memory of Phyllis Wynn Commercial Fabrics Inc

In Memory of Josephine Yadacus

Charlene Shannon

In Memory of Robert Yotter Advent Lutheran Church

In Memory of Nancy Zanow John Davies Gerald Zanow

In Memory of David Zey Delphine Zey

In Memory of Carl Zimmerman

Ann Zimmerman

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20�� Lomeo Family Golf Classic success!The 20�� Lomeo Family Golf Classic, ben-efiting Niagara Hospice, was a huge success – raising over $2�,000. First place “scram-ble” golf winners were Joe Griffo, don Irving, Adam Haas and Justin danat from Premcom. Richard Elia from Sevenson won the first place individual men’s award and donna Rossitto was awarded the women’s first place individual award.

Tony Sammarco and Nick Ligammari won senior golf awards while youth awards went to John, Vinny, and Joey Lomeo. Andrea Sammarco was awarded with the most hon-est golfer award. Congratulations to every-one and to all the generous sponsors.

Thanks You!

The Eternal Brothers Motorcycle Club hosted the 2nd Annual Elizabeth Bondi Memorial Bike Run in support of the programs and services of Niagara Hospice. All the brothers worked extremely hard and it paid off - doubling their earnings with a $4,000 donation to Niagara Hospice. Pictured from left are founding member of the Eternal Brothers Joseph Heeney, Patrick Bondi, President, Thomas Bilson, Treasurer, Janet Ligammari, Director of Clinical Services at Niagara Hospice, William Ferro, Chris Bondi, Vice President, Dan Rinker, Sgt. at Arms, Michael Andula, RD Captain, and Scott Rossi, Sgt. at Arms.

Stacy’s Voice, a non-profit organization formed in loving memory of Stacy Micoli Daniels, held their 2nd annual pig roast with proceeds benefitting Niagara Hospice and Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Pictured at left is Stacey’s mom, Dr. Elizabeth Micoli as she presents a $5,000 donation to Niagara Hospice Development Coordinator, Thomas LaChiusa.

well as purchase medical equipment and supplies. The store will be located at 3287 Niagara Falls Blvd. in Wheatfield (near Nash Rd.) and is scheduled to open soon. More information, including grand opening specials, will be available in the near future. For more information about Liberty Home Care, call 215-2085.

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access to an enclosed outdoor courtyard; comfort areas for fam-ily and other visitors; volunteer companions; specialized thera-pies such as massage, music and pet visits; advance care planning and bereavement services for family members of the residents.

Renovations to the unit, located at 7264 Nash Road in North Tonawanda, are expected to be completed in early 2012 at which time the community will be invited to a Grand Opening.

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HOSPICE HEROES dONATIONS RECEIVEd MAy, 20�� – SEPTEMBER, 20��

Lomeo Family Golf Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$26,155.85

Jack Beatty Memorial Hospice Regatta . . . . . . . . . $20,000.00

2011 Niagara Hospice Dash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,000.00

Milherst Construction Company Golf Outing . . . . . .$7,600.00

Bouquet of Love-In Memory of Kathy Waite . . . . . .$6,700.57

Lorrie Janese Annual Golf Tournament . . . . . . . . . . .$5,403.00

Viatran-Chiavetta’s BBQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,010.00

Stacey’s Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000.00

Heinrich Chevrolet-World’s Largest Chevy Truck Parade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,100.00

Eternal Brothers M.C.-Elizabeth Bondi Memorial Bike Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,000.00

Gagster’s Restaurant-Golf Tournament . . . . . . . . . . $3,000.00

Mother’s Day Breast Cancer Canal Walk . . . . . . . . $3,000.00

Women for a Cure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500.00

Wilson Farms, Wilson Farms Express - Sunflower Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,354.00

Lions Club of Olcott-Polar Bear Swim . . . . . . . . . . .$1,200.00

Thank you, Hospice Heroes!Hospice Heroes are special every day heroes that give of themselves in the form of an event or activity to raise both funds and awareness for Niagara Hospice. Niagara Hospice thanks the following com-munity groups, organizations and individuals that have shown their support of the hospice mission:

Events2011

Bouquet of Love was held last sum-mer in remembrance of Kathy Waite who lost her 11 year battle with breast cancer. Her friends and family raised nearly $6,700 at the event complete with prize raffles, a bas-ket auction, and a great barbeque dinner to benefit Niagara Hospice. “We thank Niagara Hospice for their service to the community and for being there to help, any hour of any day,” said long-time friend of Kathy, Donna Berczynski. Pictured from left are Kathy’s nurse from Niagara Hospice, Judith Johnson, RN, and Kathy’s family – Emily Claude and Cheryl Bridges.

The Milherst Construction Charity Golf Classic was held last summer in support of Niagara Hospice. Held at Arrowhead Golf Club in Akron in re-membrance of Cindy O’day, the tour-nament raised $7,�00. Jim Collins, Jr. of Milherst Construction, Inc. (pictured at left) presents a donation to Niagara Hospice President & CEO, John Lomeo.

Viatran Corporation, a Dynisco company based out of Wheatfield, NY host-ed a Chiavetta’s Barbeque in support of the programs and services of Niagara Hospice. With the support of the community and their vendors, employees raised a stagger-ing total of over $5,000 that was donated to Niagara Hospice. Pictured from left are Viatran employees Diane Kankiewicz and Candy Grabowski presenting a check to Niagara Hospice Alliance Development Coordinator, Thomas LaChiusa.

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The VoyagerIN THIS ISSUE:➤ Roger A. Foote Camp Hope Endowment Fund

➤ Liberty Home Care opens retail store

➤ Niagara Hospice and Northgate Health Care Facility establish partnership

➤ THE – Total Hospice Experience

➤ Outreach Groups available to the community

Visit NiagaraHospice.org for more information.

The Voyager is going GREEN!Many Americans are embracing a greener lifestyle that

can not only help preserve equatorial rain forests – it can also mean improving your health, padding your bank account, and ultimately improving your overall quality of life. The Hospice and Palliative Care Group has made the decision to take The�Voyager digital, recognizing that doing a little something, is better than doing nothing, and that a little something can have a big impact when many of us do it.

Consider the following information that may help inspire you to go green with at least one small action:

• Each American generates between 5 to 7 pounds of waste per day; over a ton per year; and over 175,000 lbs. in a lifetime.

• Although the U.S. makes up 5% of the world’s population, we produce over 40% of the world’s garbage – more than any other country.

• The rain forest is being cut down at 100 acres per minute.• Recycling one ton of paper saves between 15-17 trees,

7,000 gallons of water, and nearly half-a-year’s worth of electricity for the average household in the United States.

• Nearly 1 billion trees worth of paper are thrown away every year in the United States.

Available from the Resources page of our website at www.NiagaraHospice.org, The�Voyager will soon have the benefit of full color while becoming less costly – and saving trees! It is our hope that you visit the website often for news and updates, or sign up for an e-mail version of The�Voyager.

We recognize that not everyone has internet or e-mail access and at this time will continue to mail the newsletter to those who request it. Please use the form provided in this issue to request an e-mailed or postal service edition of the newsletter.

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