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The YWCA Tonawandas to celebrate 100 years

Renowned adventurer to lead gorge hike and talk

The New York State Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation, in partnership with Old Falls Street and the Comfort Inn The Pointe, will host the 2012 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year Jennifer Pharr Davis.

Pharr Davis, who currently holds the overall record for hiking the Appalachian Trail in just 46 days, will lead a hike of the Niagara Gorge on June 19 followed by a lecture and signing of her new book, "Called Again," which chronicles her record-setting hike.

The hike will begin at 11 a.m. at Niagara Falls State Park and will end at Artpark (lasting about four-and-a-half hours). Following the hike, at 6:30 p.m., Pharr Davis will give a talk on her accomplishments and sign copies of her new book on Old Falls Street by the Comfort Inn The Pointe. Both events will take place rain or shine.

YMCA to collect American flags for proper retirement

The eight area YMCA Buffalo Niagara locations will be collecting old worn and tattered flags ready for retirement from June 3-7. Flags will be taken to Forest Lawn Cemetery on Saturday, June 8, for proper retirement. Flags can be donated to any YMCA Buffalo Niagara branch.

For more information, call 716-565-6000 or visit www.ymcabuffaloniagara.org.

Locally founded in 1852, YMCA Buffalo Niagara is an inclusive association of people committed to a common effort to help individuals and families reach their fullest potential in terms of spirit, mind and body. The YMCAs focus on health and wellness is reflected in the variety of programs that are offered for all ages and abilities.

Grisanti nominates Roger Woodworth for Veterans Hall of Fame

State Sen. Mark Grisanti has nominated United States Army Captain Roger L. Woodworth as his nominee for the New York State Senate's 2013 Veterans Hall of Fame Honoree Celebration. Woodworth will be recognized at a ceremony and luncheon on Tuesday in Albany for his efforts in the military as well as his work as a veteran in Western New York.  

"I am proud to nominate Roger for this honor because of the many contributions he has made and continues to make in our community," Grisanti said. "His efforts at the Veteran One-Stop Center and the Western New York Veterans Housing Coalition, as well as his various interests outside of that work, are to be commended, which is why I am glad to acknowledge the work of him and all veterans as part of our celebration of veterans." 

Dennis Brochey honored

More than 200 U.S. troops and their families were on hand recently at the Connecticut Street Armory in Buffalo to present Lewiston's Dennis Brochey certificates of appreciation and a large Minuteman statue for his efforts in raising money for military families of Western New York. Brochey and 24 volunteers, hundreds of competitors and sponsors, have raised more than $94,000 for U.S. troops and their families.