Asks them to consider joining Clerk’s “Thank-A-Vet” Discount Card Program

Erie County, NY – In an effort to make a round of golf a bit more affordable for Erie County’s Veterans, Erie County Clerk Chris Jacobs sent a letter to all the area golf courses, including the two owned and operated by Erie County, asking that they consider participating in the Clerks’ “Thank-A-Vet” Discount Card Program by offering a discount to County veterans.

“Many of the over 60,000 veterans in Erie County are avid golfers,” said Clerk Jacobs. “With the tough financial times and many vets on fixed incomes, even a small discount for veterans could go a long way to allow our vets to keep swinging their clubs.”

Lancaster native Kate Karyus Quinn will celebrate the publication of her first novel for teens, "Another Little Piece," with a book launch party on Tuesday, June 11, 7pm, at B is for Books, 6562 E. Quaker St in the Village of Orchard Park."Another Little Piece" is geared to an older teen audience, with its mysterifying story that's part Stephen King, with a bit of romance, too. The author will read from her book and will sign copies, too. For more information, visit www.katekaryusquinn.com or www.bisforbooks.com. B is for Books is the only independent bookstore in the southtowns specializing in children's literature.

With just about six weeks remaining before the close of the 2013 Appeal in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo, the annual campaign has raised $10,231,128.55 in cash and pledges, or 95.6 percent of its $10.7 million goal. The most comprehensive human services organization in Western New York now asks the community to help raise the remaining funds – less than $500,000 – needed to meet the final goal by June 30.