Spirit of Niagara opens at The Summit

Niagara Wheatfield Tribune, June 21, 2007
Lewiston Porter Sentinel, June 23, 2007

Danielle Green looks on as Wheatfield Supervisor Timothy Demler (left) and The Summit owner Jim Anthony cut the ribbon in front of the new Spirt of Niagara Tours complex, which is located next to the mall’s Food Court. (photo by Chuck and Donna Cederman)

The Summit opened Spirit of Niagara Tours on Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and reception.

Jim Anthony, owner of the Williams Road mall in Wheatfield, flew in from North Carolina, where he works, to host the event. Peter Green, marketing and events coordinator at The Summit, served as emcee.

Among those in attendance were Wheatfield Supervisor Timothy Demler, Niagara County Legislature William Ross, and a group of about two dozen on-lookers.

Ross called Anthony a man of his word, and praised the real estate developer for his commitment to Niagara County – especially in light of his business being 700 miles away.

Following the ribbon-cutting, a reception was held for business leaders and pastors. Christian musician Rebecca St. James, who performed Friday night at Artpark, joined the crowd for lunch, which was catered by mall vendors.

The 8,400-square-feet welcome center offers tours of the Niagara Falls region.