Archives for June 2, 2009

‘"It’s awesome. It’s great, 23 years," the Hall of Fame quarterback said. "Just when you see what it does for the kids. Every year we buy lunch and present the checks, whether it’s the Skating Association for the Blind and Handicapped or Catholic Charities, I could go on and on. Cradle Beach, which is one of my favorites; Kids Escaping Drugs. Of course Hunter’s Hope," he said.’

‘”I want to go to the top; I want to go talk to Barack,” Kelly said, referring to President Obama. “That’s the bottom line. This should not be a state by state issue. This should be federally mandated to make sure that every kid gets a chance. When I go to state to state, and it’s a no-brainer, and I get nobody pushing me back, and you know it works, and everybody agrees, why isn’t it federally mandated?”‘

‘The collection includes a commemorative line of merchandise celebrating the Bills’ upcoming 50th season.’

‘The PARC Foundation, the philanthropic branch of the company that operates Darien Lake, created the Jack Kemp Community Service Award to celebrate the life and work of the former congressman and strengthen children and families. Jill Kelly accepted the award from PARC Management CEO Randy Drew. Also attending were Kemp’s son, Jimmy, and grandson, Jack.’

‘"I think he’s going to be a tremendous NFL quarterback," Jaworski said Monday at the Jim Kelly Celebrity Classic golf tournament in Batavia. "I think he’s got the skill set that projects very well for this league. It’s a matter of being consistent. He’s had some outstanding games, he’s had some poor games. That happens with young quarterbacks. Everyone expects to see Joe Montana on the field in the second or third year, that’s not going to happen."’

‘”I come out here every day to compete against everybody,” Corner said. “We’re all a team, but at the same time, I come out here to do what I have to do to get better.”‘

‘Let’s face it…. it’s way early. But it’s nice to see the relationship between Owens and Edwards developing at what seems to be a reasonable rate. It will be critical to the Bills success this season.’

‘Hunter’s Hope Foundation, an organization started by Attica native Jill Kelly and her husband, former Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly, was to receive the inaugural Jack Kemp Community Service Award at Darien Lake Theme Park Resort today.’