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FIGURE SKATING: Artieri bears the torchMar 12, 2010 (Lockport Union-Sun and Journal - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- A Newfane High School senior was given a special honor last month at the 2010 Empire State Games in Lake Placid. Taylor Artieri was one of two ESG participants to carry the flaming torch at the Opening Ceremonies and lighting the caldron to officially open the competition at the Olympic Center. Joining Artieri in the torch-carrying ceremony was Matthew Forshey, a cross country skier from Scotia, N.Y. Artieri went on the capture an ESG bronze medal in the Open Division Ladies Novice Figure Skating. Coached by Sue and Don Mitchell at the Niagara University Figure Skating Club, Artieri has qualified and competed at the ESG for three straight years. see artieri on page xb artieri ... Between school and her busy skating schedule, Taylor still finds the time to coach figure skating for the Mitchell Skating Center and enjoys being a positive role model for the younger skaters. When she graduates in June with an Advanced Diploma, she's planning on attending Niagara County Community College, where she was accepted into the Radiology Technology Program. Taylor is the daughter of Mark and Kelly Artieri of Olcott. To see more of the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal or to subscribe to the newspaper, go to http://www.lockportjournal.com/. Copyright (c) 2010, Lockport Union-Sun and Journal, N.Y. Distributed by McClatchy-Tribune Information Services. For reprints, email [email protected], call 800-374-7985 or 847-635-6550, send a fax to 847-635-6968, or write to The Permissions Group Inc., 1247 Milwaukee Ave., Suite 303, Glenview, IL 60025, USA. |