County $$ for Bass Pro

WKBW-TV—Buffalo, NY

City of Buffalo not matching Erie County contribution.

Plans to bring BassPro to Buffalo are finally falling in place tonight. Efforts to bring the mega-store to Buffalo’s waterfront are getting a major boost. A 7-million dollar boost to be exact. At one point, Erie County and the City of Buffalo each had agreed to kick in $7 million toward the Bass Pro project. The county’s ready to write the check, but don’t count on any money from the city. The County Executive Joel Giambra signed the deal Tuesday morning with the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation giving money toward the cleanup and demolition of the Aud to help make way for Bass Pro. “This footprint is probably the most valuable piece of waterfront land in the inner harbor,” said Giambra. “It has to be cleared. It has to be ready it has to be shovel ready for development.” But now there’s a discrepency over who promised what to get the job done. “When Bass Pro first appeared on the horizon we and the City of Buffalo jointly promised to come up with 14 million dollars to help in this effort.” Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown sees things differently. “I understand that that committment was a gentlemen’s agreement.” Brown says he hasn’t been able to find any official record of then-Mayor Anthony Masiello’s promise to match the county’s contribution. “And the city is not prepared to provide $7 million.” So it appears the Harbor panel will now have to come up with that money. They have accepted a low bid of $525,000 to get remove hazardous materials from the Aud. Next will be the demolition and they want to get that job done faster than originally expected. “Two years is way, way way too long and we’re going to have to find a quicker way to do it,” said Harbor panel Vice Chair Larry Quinn. The Erie County Legislature and County Control Board still have to approve the county’s 7 million dollar share. Giambra and others hope to get that done before the election. “We want to get it done so that we don’t get caught up in that period of time that can delay the project that much longer,” said Jordan Levy, Chair of the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation. Although Bass Pro has signed off an a pre-development agreement, the lead developer on the entire Canal Side project, Benderson, hasn’t had time to review it yet. So the Harbor Development Panel is holding off on its vote until Thursday. The final real deal with Bass Pro won’t be signed until after an environmental review.

Bass Pro Shops
323 Opry Mills Dr.
Nashville, TN 37214
Phone: 615-514-5200

Regular Store Hours
Mon - Sat 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sun 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Labor Day 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

For the best in hunting and fishing gear, shop Bass Pro, your Tennessee fishing and sporting goods store. Including a 25,000 gallon aquarium, an interactive laser shooting arcade, and an in-store archery range for customized fitting and practice, the Bass Pro Shops retail store is a leader among Tennessee hunting outfitters. Whether you’re in need of gear for fly fishing in Tennessee, or just want to maximize your outdoor fun, shop Bass Pro.

 

Schedule of Events for the Bass Pro Shop in Nashville, Tennessee

Store Events

January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007

Jim Duckworth In-Store Fishing Seminars and Video Promotion

Jim Duckworth in-store fishing seminars and video promotion.

Join us in the FISHING DEPARTMENT at Bass Pro Shops the FIRST SATURDAY of every month for a “Day with Jim Duckworth.” Renowned Tennessee fishing guide Jim Duckworth will teach you about how to target a variety of fish species with specific tactics. Whether you are targeting cold-weather smallmouth or night fishing for catfish, Jim’s insightful line of videos, carried by Bass Pro Shops, will put you on bigger fish and better fish. Jim has been a professional multi-species guide for over a decade and has been featured in national fishing magazines including Bassmaster, In-Fisherman, North American Fisherman, Crappie World and Catfish Insider. His extensive commercial diving experience has given him first-hand knowledge of seasonal habits of popular gamefish. Jim also builds custom aluminum boats and maintains www.jimduckworth.com.

Jim will be talking about his video line “Tactics and Techniques’ as well as giving fishing demonstrations from the top of our 25,000 gallon fresh water aquarium through out the day on Saturday until 4:00pm.

January 8, 2007 - December 31, 2007

In-Store Fish Feeding Schedule

Qualified Marine Biologist and Curator of Ectotherms at the Nashville Zoo, Dale McGinnity will be feeding the over 20 fish species in our 25,000 gallon Fresh water aquarium on Mondays and Fridays at 4pm.

January 13, 2007 - December 31, 2007

Tennessee Bass Guides, Inc.

TENNESSEE BASS GUIDES, INC. presents ” Middle Tennessee Lakes Saturday” THE SECOND SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH!!!

The Tennessee Bass Guides, Inc. is located in Middle Tennessee and is comprised of over 10 skillful anglers that offer year long, day and seasonal night guided largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass trips on numerous Tennessee lakes. Each guide is responsible for specific assigned lakes and streams. Each is a specialist on the water they fish! Join us at the front of our 25,000 gallon freshwater aquarium for a day of tips, techniques, and instruction on how to catch fish on the lakes of middle Tennessee! Seminars begin at 10:00am and will continue throughout the day. Each TBGI team member will be available after seminars to answer questions and provide tips and suggestions that will help you on your next trip to the lake!

January 20, 2007 - December 31, 2007

Stephen Headrick

Stephen Headrick, also known as the “Smallmouth Guru” will be giving seminars and tank demonstrations from “Jig Fishing for Smallmouth” to “Float N’ Fly for Smallmouth.” His seminars will be at 11:00am, 1:00pm, and 3:00pm. Join him at the front of our 25,000 gallon aquarium EVERY THIRD SATURDAY of the month for this very informative FREE day of great smallmouth information! November 16, 2007

Christmas Tree Lighting and Santa’s Arrival

Santa’s Coming to Bass Pro Shops!

Santa will be arriving at Nashville’s Bass Pro Shops on Friday November 16th. Festivities begin at 6pm with Santa arriving in a 1940 Ford truck provided by Blackjack Tree Farm.

The grand outdoor-themed Christmas trees and store lighting will be switched on shortly after Santa’s arrival. Help Santa kick-off the holiday season as he lights the store! Get your photo taken with Santa and automatically be entered in a drawing to win a $150 Bass Pro Shops gift card! The first 10 customers to visit Santa will receive a FREE Bass Pro Shops ornament! FREE cider, hot chocolate, and freshly baked chocolate chip cookies for everyone! Live Christmas music provided by local musicians throughout the evening.

Santa Schedule

November 16 6pm-9pm

November 17 10am-9pm

November 18 10am-6pm

November 23 9am-9pm

November 24 9am-9pm

November 25 10am-6pm

November 30 10am-9pm

December 1 11:30am-9pm

December 2 11:30am-6pm

December 7 10am-9pm

December 8 10am-9pm

December 9 10am-10pm

December 14 10am-9pm

December 15 10am-9pm

December 16 10am-6pm

December 17 10am-8pm

December 18 10am-8pm

December 19 10am-8pm

December 20 9am-9pm

December 21 9am-9pm

December 22 9am-9pm

December 23 10am-6pm

December 24 9am-1pm

November 16, 2007 - December 24, 2007

Santa’s Schedule

Santa Schedule

November 16 6pm-9pm

November 17 10am-9pm

November 18 10am-6pm

November 23 9am-9pm

November 24 9am-9pm

November 25 10am-6pm

November 30 10am-9pm

December 1 11:30am-9pm

December 2 11:30am-6pm

December 7 10am-9pm

December 8 10am-9pm

December 9 10am-10pm

December 14 10am-9pm

December 15 10am-9pm

December 16 10am-6pm

December 17 10am-8pm

December 18 10am-8pm

December 19 10am-8pm

December 20 9am-9pm

December 21 9am-9pm

December 22 9am-9pm

December 23 10am-6pm

December 24 9am-1pm

February 2, 2008

Bass Madness University

Learn how today’s greatest bass anglers made it to the top!

Presented by the Professional Anglers Association and Bass Pro Shops.

The University will begin on Saturday February 2nd from 8:00am-5:00pm at Nashville’s Bass Pro Shops.

The cost for the one day seminar is only $99.95!!!!

The day will feature seminars given by professional anglers:

Kevin VanDam

Bill Dance

Denny Brauer

Roland Martin

Tim Horton

David Fritts

To download a registration form go to www.basspro.com/bassmadness

Registration can take place at any Bass Pro Shops or the morning prior to the event.

To anwer any questions or for more information contact Julie Schuster at 615-514-5200 or jschuster@basspro.com

Hunting Workshops

November 10, 2007

“Duck Calling Techniques”

Outdoor Skills Workshop

“Duck Calling Techniques”

11:00am

Hunting Department November 24, 2007

“Duck Decoy Set Ups”

Outdoor Skills Workshop

“Duck Decoy Set Ups”

11:00am

Hunting Department

Camping Workshops

November 17, 2007

“Deep Frying Your Thanksgiving Turkey“

Outdoor Skills Workshop

“Deep Frying Your Thanksgiving Turkey“

11:00am

Sidewalk at front entrance of Bass Pro Shops

 

See more info here

Or visit Bass Pro Shops at http://www.basspro.com