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Friday
Jun252010

Find West Herr at the Ride For Roswell

DateFriday, June 25, 2010 at 8:58AM

The West Herr Crew will be downtown all weekend at the Gus Macker Basketball Tournament.  Take a look at the map to find your way around the event:

 

We'll be all over the place, so keep an eye out.  More importantly, come down to support a great cause like the Buffalo Police Athletic League and Kids Escaping Drugs. 

The Gus Macker Tournament started with the following objectives in mind:

  • A Wholesome, family-oriented event.
  • A tournament designed by players for players
  • A value to sponsors.
  • An outstanding fund-raising event for the local community.
  • A major media sporting event.
  • Entertaining for the spectators.

West Herr is proud to be involved once again.  The Buffalo version of the Gus Macker is consistently one of the largest in the country and we hope everyone in Western New York is there to make it count.  See you there!

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Thursday
Feb252010

It time to help Kids Escaping Drugs, Telethon

DateThursday, February 25, 2010 at 5:02PM

23rd Annual Kids Escaping Drugs Telethon

Saturday March 6, 2010 6:00-11:30 pm

By Stacy Roeder (Director of Media & Community Relations for Kids Escaping Drugs)

The 23rd annual Kids Escaping Drugs Telethon will be broadcast live from the Renaissance Campus in West Seneca on Saturday, March 6. WGRZ-TV Channel 2 On Your Side will host the broadcast. The Kids Escaping Drug Campaign supports the Renaissance Campus as well as drug and alcohol education and awareness programs. The Campus operates as Western New York’s only long-term residential rehabilitation center for teens and young adults ages 12 through 20. The Campus consists of 62 in-patient beds and offers educational, voc-ed and art therapy programming in addition to addiction and counseling services.

 

Video from last years Telethon:

 

Kids Escaping Drugs Executive Director JoAnne A. Hudecki says the campaign supports the non-medical programming in addition to Face 2 Face; a new educational outreach program being utilized by school districts throughout Western New York. Last year the telethon raised over $700,000 dollars and Hudecki is optimistic the community will once again respond to the needs of our children and families. “Western New Yorker’s built this campus through their donations nearly 20 years ago. Each and every year they continue to amaze us with their understanding of what we are trying to accomplish and their continued generous support. Drug and alcohol addiction touches every family in our community and unfortunately more and more of our young people are falling victim to the disease. The telethon serves not only as an important fundraiser for treatment and education; but provides valuable information for families both hoping to prevent their children from making bad choices and for those families seeking help for loved ones.”

Donors to the telethon will be eligible to receive many incentives including thousands of dollars in dining and event gift certificates donated by local businesses; Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres autographed sports memorabilia and much more.

Sponsors of the 2010 Kids Escaping Drugs Telethon include WGRZ-TV; WJYE-FM; COCA COLA BUFFALO; VALU HOME CENTERS; UPS; WEST HERR AUTOMOTIVE GROUP; JEEP DEALERS OF WESTERN NEW YORK; ROSA’S HOME STORES; WEGMANS; BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF WNY; PARKVIEW HEALTH SERVICES; RONCO AND VERIZON WIRELESS.

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Wednesday
Feb172010

3 of West Herr's Finest, Win Awards From Their Peers

DateWednesday, February 17, 2010 at 2:31PM

BUFFALO NIAGARA SALES & MARKETING EXECUTIVES names

-Scott Bieler (President of West Herr) - EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR.
-Tom Bull (West Herr Toyota Williamsville) - Elite Sales & Marketing Award.
-Jeff Wabick (West Herr Toyota Orchard Park) - Elite Sales & Marketing Award.
The awards will be presented on March 1st 2010 at the BNSME annual event.

Congratulation to all the winners

2009 Elite Sales & Marketing Award Winners:

  • Donna Blaufuss, Jaeckle Fleischmann & Mugel, LLP
  • Tom Bull, West Herr Automotive Group
  • Peter Campo, Waring Financial Group
  • Richard Haick, KeyBank
  • Nancy Knight, Business First
  • Ann Lipinczyk, HSBC Bank USA
  • Bill Phillips, Gernatt Asphalt Products
  • Lisa Roy, Buffalo Niagara Partnership
  • Liz Siderakis, University at Buffalo
  • Jeff Wabick, West Herr Automotive Group
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Friday
Feb122010

Honor victims of Flight 3407

DateFriday, February 12, 2010 at 10:41AM

Source: http://flight3407memorialwalk.eventbrite.com/

In honor of the victims of Continental Flight 3407 who did not get to finish their journey to the Buffalo International Airport, the Families of Flight 3407 have decided to complete their journey.  We will walk on February 12 to remember the 51 souls that we lost, with the determination that this should never happen to another family. 

Join us to honor victims of Flight 3407You are invited to walk in 1 of 3 legs: 10 miles (starting at Long St), 4.2 miles (starting at West Herr at Main and Transit) or 1 mile (starting at the Holiday Inn on Genesee next to the airport).

 Arrival times

Please arrive at the following departure locations at the times indicated.  Parking will be available at each location.  You will need to check in.  You do not need a ticket.

Long Street: 9:00am (meet at Clarence Center Fire Hall)

West Herr: 11:30am

Holiday Inn: 1:15pm

 

Walk Route
Long St. - Clarence Center Rd. - Goodrich Rd. - Main St. - Transit Rd. - Genesee St.

 http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=&ie=UTF8&q=buffalo+airport&fb=1&gl=us&daddr=Greater+Buffalo+International+Airport,+Buffalo,+NY+14225&ei=0hJzS4i4J6nuzATmmJn9Dw&ved=0CBIQ_wY&hl=en&view=map&f=d&geocode=Ce_odHaFJh_QFaIejwIdAKpO-w&sa=X
 
We will have scheduled stops at West Herr (8129 Main Street, Clarence) and the Holiday Inn (4600 Genesee Street, Cheektowaga)
 
There will be additional rest stops available as needed.  These are not scheduled stops, however you may take advantage of these locations to use restrooms, warm up, and get refreshments.  Rest stops are available at the Clarence Town Hall, Arthur’s Coffee, Harris Hill Fire Hall, Quaker Steak and Lube, Dunkin Donuts.
 
Warming Vans
 West Herr has offered to provide warming vans to follow the walk route.  At any point, if you are unable to continue walking, or you need a break from the cold, you will be able to use one of the vans.  We need to stay together as a group, so if you are having a difficult time keeping up, you can also take advantage of the vans.  We will also have a police escort and medical vehicles for your safety.
 
Shuttle UPDATE
A shuttle back to your car will be available from the airport.  There is NO COST for the shuttle.  A special thanks to West Herr for the generous donation.

 
Reception at Airport
Salvatore’s will be providing tents and refreshments at the airport for walkers.  Upon arrival to the airport, we will walk to the tents and have a moment of remembrance. 
 
 
The families of Flight 3407 cannot express our gratitude for your support.  We will walk with you on Friday to remember each life lost last February 12, and to fight for the safety of every person who steps on an airplane.  Joining us on our Walk to Complete the Journey will be Jeff Skiles, copilot of the miracle on the Hudson, Congressman Chris Lee, and several first responders.
 
Our deepest thanks,
Families of Flight 3407



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Friday
Dec042009

West Herr Shares Employment Needs with Teachers & Counselors.

DateFriday, December 4, 2009 at 9:22AM

On Monday, December 1, 2009, West Herr Automotive Group was host to the Niagara Frontier Industry Education Council’s (NFIEC) Career Awareness Course team.  http://www.nfiec.org/

The mission of the course is a “…semester-long series designed to share corporate culture, skill requirements, and employment needs with teachers and counselors. As part of these seminars, educators discuss ways in which information presented can be incorporated into curriculum/counseling efforts from primary to post-secondary levels.”

Pete Small, director of variable operations for the West Herr Automotive Group, took the 25 NFIEC attendees through the history, culture, vision and employment opportunities at West Herr.  A brief question and answer session followed.

Although the event started as a simple community outreach seminar, Small has received numerous post-session comments from attendees and has two employment candidate interviews set for referrals from the NFIEC course members.

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Thursday
Nov122009

West Herr Makes A Difference in the Fight Against Cancer

DateThursday, November 12, 2009 at 4:40PM

WEST HERR MAKES A DIFFERENCE

BY MARY JAYNE MURACO

I recently had a profound experience at Roswell Park Cancer Institute.    Within a period of three weeks this summer, my brother Bill and my sister Nancy, were both diagnosed with cancer.  As you can imagine this has been very difficult for my family.  Bill was diagnosed with stage three Lung Cancer and Nancy with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma.

Bill, my older brother, is fifty-five years old and has been going to Roswell Park  for his treatment.   He raves about the great care he is getting.  He says every appointment is so organized and he never has to wait long.  The compassion shown by all of the employees of Roswell is outstanding. 

Roswell Park BuffaloWhen, Nancy who is forty-nine years old, was given the bad news, Bill encouraged her by insisting that she go to Roswell also.   I recently took Nancy to Roswell, early in the morning to have a test where they had her swallow a pill which contains a camera to read her insides.  She had to wear a pack that resembled a bomb and return to Roswell at 4:30 in the afternoon. 

While we were in the waiting room, a pretty middle aged woman was standing near us.  She had a baseball cap on to cover her bald head.  Nancy commented to this woman “I hope I look as good as you if I lose my hair.”  The woman took off her cap and had colorful pictures and notes written all over her head.  She said “The neighborhood kids draw on my head to make me smile.  Are you new to Lymphoma?”   Nancy shook her head yes, with tears in her eyes.  The woman replied “Give me your phone number and I’ll give you mine, so we can talk.  I’ve had five chemo treatments and I can help you through it.”  I was touched by her compassion and warmth.

Billy was going to Roswell for radiation at 4:20 in the afternoon, every day, five days a week.   I called him that day and told him I’d take both him and Nancy to their appointments since they were at about the same time.  We drove together and joked about Bill’s bald head and Nancy’s bomb pack.  Who could have ever imagined that I would be driving both my older brother and younger sister to Roswell Park at the same time?  It seemed surreal at the time and I kept wondering if all of this was really happening.

 When we arrived at Roswell, we walked through the doors to go to the radiation clinic for Bill.  I was so full of pride and comfort when I saw West Herr Automotive Group proudly displayed on the wall.   Words can’t describe how it gave me strength to know that I work for a company who has contributed so much to Roswell. 

Cancer touches so many lives.   When it is your own family who is dealing with this disease, the reality of how important this institute is, hits home.  I am thankful for all of the research they are doing in hopes of finding a cure for cancer.  The feeling you get when you are in Roswell Park is so different than any other hospital, I have ever been in.  Currently, my brother is doing very well as his tumor has shrunk.  Nancy has two more months of chemo and then hopefully will be in remission.   The staff at Roswell are wonderful and always there to answer questions or provide a smile of encouragement.

 I wanted to share my story and thank our company for all they do for this wonderful place of hope and healing.  In time, I am hopeful Roswell will find a cure for my brother and sister.     

More information:

About Cancer

Give to Roswell

 
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Tuesday
Sep012009

West Herr Launches New Tire & Service Web Site.

DateTuesday, September 1, 2009 at 11:39AM

New Tire and Service CenterDue to enormous demand from our customers, West Herr launched its new Tire & Service Center today. “This will allow our customers to shop for tires at tremendous discounts, on line.” said Mark Zeisz service director of West Herr.

On the new site, you can buy tires, make service appointments, get coupons and join the West Herr Savings Club.

West Herr has always tried to be the one stop shop for vehicle purchases, with  over 20 vehicle brands to choose from. With the addition of WNYTire.com we now are the one stop service department online.

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Wednesday
Jun242009

Ride for Roswell, this Saturday.

DateWednesday, June 24, 2009 at 7:27AM

"Dust off your bikes and break out the water bottles because it's almost time for The Ride For Roswell. More than 8,500 people are expected to participate in this annual event this year. The event will start at the University at Buffalo's Baird Point in Amherst on Saturday, June 27th." -BuffaloRising.com

This is the 14th year  for the "Ride for Roswell" and it looks like it will be the most sucessfull ever. The weather looks great, Saturday should be mostly sunny with highs in the upper 70s,  for the thousands of bicyclists partisipating in the ride.

This year there are 8 routes mostly starting at UB, various times throughout the day:

  • The 62.5-mile route begins6 am from Baird Point
  • The 44-mile route begins at 7 am from Baird Point
  • The 33-mile route begins at 7:30 am from Baird Point
  • The 30-mile route starts at 8 am from Baird Point
  • The 20-mile route starts at 9 am from Baird Point
  • The 8-mile starts at 10 am from Baird Point
  • The 3-mile starts at 11 am from Baird Point
  • The Extra Mile Club Peloton starts at6:30 am from Roswell Park Cancer Institute

Ride for Roswell 2009The Ride For Roswell is an annual celebration of community support for Roswell Park Cancer Institute and its core mission to understand, prevent and cure cancer.

A team of West Herr Volenteers will host one of the rest stops, providing fruit, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, water, and other snacks.

If you cannot attend the event you can still donate to the cause. The address is

The Ride For Roswell
PO Box 644
Buffalo, NY 14240-0644.

Links:

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Wednesday
Jun242009

Join us this weekend at the Buffalo Gus Macker Basket Ball.

DateWednesday, June 24, 2009 at 6:10AM

The weather forecast is Sunny and Fun for this weekend’s Gus Macker Basketball tournament in front of the Buffalo City Hall. The courts will be assembled on Friday, pouring out onto the side streets of down town all the way to Chippewa. Over a 1,000 matches each day in a fun filled family atmosphere, with finals at main courts in Niagara Square. Awesome food and great music fill the streets as the teams compete.

When: June 27th and 28th 2009

Buffalo Gus Macker WinnersThe Gus Macker is such a big deal for Buffalo. Kids and adults plan all year for the 3-3 street style basketball. The Macker Tournament is designed so that anyone can play: male or female, young and old, short and tall, the most experienced or no experience at all. With  board certified referees on all courts the purity and integrity of the driveway game is maintained.

3-on-3 basketball at its best.Year after year 100’s of thousands have come to watch this amazing event. Kids and adults practice all year long just to say they have played in a Gus Macker. The come with their faces painted, will hand made team tee shirts and with skills like you have never seen.

Again this year, Kids Escaping Drugs (KEDS) and the Police Athletic League (PAL) are putting on the event and all proceeds, from food and beverages to fees, help these great causes. It is a monumental task to run this event and over 300 West Herr employees volunteer each year teaming up with volunteers from all over Buffalo and WNY, cooking food, assembling equipment and keeping score.

This year Terrence McGee and Marshawn Lynch of the Buffalo Bills, have joined the team at Kids Escaping Drugs to host and sponsor the event. Again Toyota, and New Era play an important part in the success of the tournament.

So what are you waiting for? Pack up the kids, and head on down this weekend.

Links:

 

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Sunday
Jun142009

"Watch out for motorcycles" an appeal from West Herr

DateSunday, June 14, 2009 at 10:48AM

On Friday another West Herr team mate was hit by an driver while riding his motorcycle. Luckily he is out of intensive care and things look hopeful. But this has become a regular but preventable occurrence.

Motorcycles are sometime hard to see, especially if you just glance before entering into the roadway. We tend to look for the profile of a vehicle not bicyclist or bikers. "Many of the accidents involve multiple vehicles and are generally caused by a driver in a larger vehicle -- a car, truck or SUV -- who wasn't aware the motorcycle was there" Said one law enforcement official.

Because of its small size, a motorcycle can be easily hidden in a car's blind spots such as the door or roof pillars, or masked by objects or backgrounds outside a car such as bushes, fences and bridges.

So our appeal is this, "take a second look before you turn into oncoming traffic", you may save a life.

 

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