Build a Better Lollypop Farm!

LOLLYPOP FARM ANNOUNCES $4.5 MILLION CAPITAL CAMPAIGNStart: May 17, 2012 08:00 AM

Fairport, NY — Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester, publicly announced its $4.5 million Unleash the Dream Capital Campaign today.

The $4.5 million Unleash the Dream Capital Campaign will provide the resources needed for a renovation and expansion effort that reflects the vision for the future of Lollypop Farm. Animal adoptions, admissions, staff, and volunteers continue to increase dramatically, and Lollypop Farm is impeded by its current facilities and the lack of space needed to meet the current demand for outreach programs. Donations to the Capital Campaign will help to Build a Better Lollypop and will enable a future for animals and people where Lollypop Farm can Educate, Help, Enhance, Create, and Empower—and foster a more humane community.

"We need the help of the community to make these critical improvements to our facilities that will directly and immediately improve our ability to care for animals in Greater Rochester and educate the public," explains Alice Calabrese, CAWA, president and CEO at Lollypop Farm. “As an independent non-profit that receives no government funding, Lollypop Farm, relies entirely on support from the community to help pets in need.”

Lollypop Farm is requesting donations or pledges of support for the Capital Campaign. All gifts, great and small, will make a significant difference in our ability to complete our renovations. Funds raised enable the shelter to continue to give a second chance to thousands of animals in Rochester and surrounding areas. For more information, or to donate today, please visit www.buildabetterlollypop.org or call (585) 223-1330 x245.

Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester, is committed to building lifelong bonds between people and animals through education, community outreach, and the prevention of cruelty. Learn more at (585) 223-1330 orwww.lollypop.org.

A this means fun construction equipment outside my office!!!


Everyone gathering for the groundbreaking ceremony


Speeches


Olivia Newton Puppy and Lizzie Borden enjoying the festivities


A goat!


Somewhere behind all the cameras is Cathie Wright, Director of Development






Handing out the golden shovels and hardhats




IT HAS BEGUN!!!


Now, Alice Calabrese, President & CEO of Lollypop Farm starts to tear down the "Achy Breaky Barn."








Alice seemed to have a lot of fun!

THANK YOU to the Greater Rochester community and beyond for making it possible to improve the lives of thousands of animals!  We could not do this without your support.  For more information, please visit: www.BuildABetterLollypop.org!  And, I promise there will be a lot of updates over the next year!!!

Megan's Time To Tell A Story (As Told By Mike Kraus)

Mr. and Mrs. Pape!  Megan went down to Florida to celebrate Mary and Andrew's wedding last weekend and had a great time.  Unfortunately, I had to stay home...



Do you remember Ronan?  He's was one of the groomsmen at our wedding and now living in Tampa, Florida (apparently working as a villain of some sort).



Megan showing off her Sound of Music skills by making a dress out of tablecloth...



Megan was very excited to show me this drive thru convenience store.  I have to say Americans have no limits to their love of automobiles and that's why gas is $4 a gallon.


 
Inside the store






Jackie and Ronan on a canoe with Megan in a swamp full of alligators, snakes, and other creatures.  Knowing them, I find it odd this was the activity of their choice.  Megan had a great time in Florida and that is all I know...



What did I do on "Wifeless Weekend 2011?"  Let's see, draw another piece of "apocalypse art," enjoyed 80 degree weather around the parks, dinner with the in-laws, and making a huge mess of the apartment that had to be cleaned up by 1am Monday morning when the lady got back. 


That's it for now.  Time to work on some more graphic design stuff for Lollypop Farm...

Gerald A. "Jerry" Kraus 1927-2009

Gerald A. "Jerry" Kraus

June 12th, 2009

Mr. Gerald A. “Jerry” Kraus, Sr., age 81, passed away early Friday morning, June 12, 2009, at Heartwood Lodge in Ferrysburg. He was born September 8, 1927 in Muskegon to Carl and Nora “Josephine” (Ferrier) Kraus and lived in the area his entire life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Korean Conflict. On July 25, 1953, he married the former Marlyn M. Duff in Muskegon and she survives him. Jerry worked 25 years as a postal carrier for the U.S. Post Office and retired in 1988. He later worked in the garden and produce departments for Meijer, Inc. Jerry was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Spring Lake and the Knights of Columbus George J. McCarthy Council #2975 in Grand Haven. SURVIVORS include his wife, Marlyn; 6 children, Kenneth Kraus of Muskegon, Joseph Kraus of Muskegon, Jerry (Dorothy) Kraus, Jr., of Edwardsville, IL, Maureen Johnson of Hudsonville, MI, Sharon (John) Thomas of Ft. Collins, CO, Suzanne (Greg) Tallarico of Wheat Ridge, CO; 7 grandchildren, Sean (Lori) Turner, Nick (Kayt) Kraus, Mike Kraus, Lisa Kraus, Mallory Turner, McKenna Pullen and Conner Pullen; 2 great-grandchildren, Evan Turner and Ella Kraus; 1 brother, Don (Katherine) Kraus of Muskegon; 2 sisters, Mary Mierle of Phoenix, AZ, Cecelia Galarneau of Muskegon; numerous nieces, nephews and in-laws from the Duff Family. He was preceded in death by his parents and 1 brother, Raymond Kraus.

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL will be celebrated 11:00 AM Monday, June 15, 2009 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Spring Lake, with the Rev. Fr. Leonard A. Sudlik as celebrant.

VISITATION with Jerry’s family will be 2-4 and 6-8 PM Sunday at The Lee Chapel, Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc., 6291 S. Harvey Street, (231) 798-1100. The Rosary will be prayed at 7:45 PM Sunday evening. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to Mass, 10-11 AM Monday at the church.

MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS may be directed to the American Cancer Society. Sign the guestbook on-line at www.sytsemafh.com

Memorials:

American Cancer Society

Birthday Wish!

"La la la la. We're going to meet Katie out in Palatine tonight. It will be good to see her. We haven't seen her since we saw her working at Disney World. La la la la... It would be great if she moved to Chicago. blah, blah, blah. It's weird that we have to meet her in the burbs, but I guess that's where her family got a hotel and all for her sister running in the marathon... blah blah la la, Hey, there's Medieval Times ha ha ha. Wait, are you turning into there? Are we meeting Katie at the strip mall next to Medieval Times? What? Is Katie at Medieval Times? WHAT? BIRTHDAY SURPRISE


If you've never been to Medieval Times, you need to go. Megan surprised me by bringing me to "Schaumburg Castle" for my b-day


It really is a great example of Medieval America...


The Prince and his Princess


"It's good to be the King."




I knew Jesus was "King of the Jews," but I had no idea he was "King of Schaumburg." This is the Jesus King presiding over the "Knighting Ceremony."


This six year old girl celebrating her b-day is now knighted and prepared to fight to defend the country...


Horse on display. These poor guys are in tiny stalls and tied to short ropes attached to the wall. I'm surprised no one goes all PETA on them.




Telling the Medieval masses how to have proper etiquette in the arena


This is exactly how I imagine Medieval Times with the plague, swords, chivalry, knights, and round tables...


Megan and I were on the side of the Kingdom of Navarra.


Megan and I look Spanish, right?


"Um, excuse me, we don't have silverware."
"Silverware? What's silverware? There's no such thing as silverware in Medieval Times. Now, do you want Pepsi or Mountain Dew?"


Megan suggests getting the vegetarian meal at Medieval Times. It's really good and does come with plastic silverware


Apparently, a unicorn exploded...




The host introducing the nights after we have been given the prelude to the drama!


The Knight of Navarre. He was flirting with the drunk girls ahead of us by throwing flowers to them and all. Also, the group on the corner in the front row seemed to be having their wedding reception there. The bride and groom were in their dress and tux.








Now for my restaurant review. My half-chicken, with spare rib, garlic bread, rosemary potato, tomato basil soup, and "pastry of the castle" was really good. What made it "awesome" was eating it with my hands and using the heated wet-nap afterwards. I want to eat like this everyday. I was born in the wrong era...


Who knew that Emo Hipster kids and Medieval Times were a match made in heaven?








Out knight is about to get his "you know what" kicked -John McCain






JOUSTING!!! This was the end and Megan and I ended the evening at Goldie's with a few friends. Good times! Good Medieval Times...


Megan and I went to Tre Kronor for my b-day dinner. This is my Kychlingfile dinner, which is a "chicken breast a la Malmo-baked with Swedish mustard, jarlsberg, Canadian bacon and fresh dill." I took forever to eat this because it was so good I wanted to savor it.


Megan go the "Norsk Lax," which is a Norwegian salmon broiled with chive beurre blanc. She really liked it.

Saw Forgetting Sarah Marshall recently. It's a really good, funny movie about dating. So real it's funny!