Apr 25, 2019 | By Grant Hamilton, Publisher's Message
I’m not sure what prompted me to think about old trophies and prize ribbons. Perhaps it was Gayle Manley’s piece on Kentucky Derby memorabilia (this issue). While antique trophies aren’t high-priced, for the most part, those associated with...
Mar 20, 2019 | By Grant Hamilton, Publisher's Message
Helene Marlowe has written to tell me of her plans to end her monthly column, “Collector’s Playtime,” a detailed work on the topic of dolls and related subjects. Her “one year” agreement to write a column stretched into a decade. TheCollector is a labor of love...
Feb 20, 2019 | By Grant Hamilton, Publisher's Message
By Grant Hamilton, Publisher One of Linda’s favorite retail stores is the HomeGoods store. While she shops I like to do a little market research there. They often catch the wave when it comes to “looks” that are nostalgia-related. Over the years I’ve seen...
Jan 4, 2019 | By Grant Hamilton, Publisher's Message
Our sister publication, a community newspaper, The East Aurora Advertiser http://www.eastaurorany.com, provides the sound system for an annual Main Street carol sing each December, so the bulky speakers and related electronics are stored in a closet that also...
Nov 27, 2018 | By Gayle Manley, Editorial
On the day after Thanksgiving, thoughts turn to gift shopping, holiday decorating and searching for the perfect Christmas tree. For many families, setting out yard decorations is a longstanding Black Friday tradition that engages everyone throughout the day. It’s the...
Jul 26, 2018 | Antique Show, By Grant Hamilton, Editorial
There’s nothing like the Finger Lakes of New York on hot June Saturday, and the Genesee Country Antiques Dealers Association picked another perfect day for their second annual summer show. This group is noted for its spring show held at Nazereth College in...
