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Preparing for a feast The kindergarten students at St. John the Baptist School in Kenmore are immersing themselves in Thanksgiving leading up to the national holiday. Painting deerskins, designing headpieces, and stringing bead necklaces are just some of the activities that are prompting their learning. “The students have been busy painting to create a traditional Native American shelter,” explains Kindergarten teacher, Elaine Cambria. “We discuss what color fruits and vegetables would make good dyes for the paints and the meaning behind the designs. Students also learn about the struggles the Pilgrims faced and how the Native Americans helped them to survive. Through these hands-on experiences, the students retain much

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He discussed the geography and climate of Afghanistan, as well as culture, literacy and what schools are like there. He even gave the students a crash course in the Dari language, showing them how the structure of Dari differs from English and teaching them some Dari courtesies. Finally, students had the chance to ask Morrison questions about his experiences in Afghanistan and the Air Force. “The event with Capt. Morrison was especially meaningful, relevant and important, not only for educational reasons but also because the following day was Veterans Day,” Benfanti said. “One of my third grade students turned to me

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‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ returns to Starry Night Theatre By Sallie Moppert

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It’s a Wonderful Life has been a classic movie for years, beloved by people of all generations. It has become a tradition in many families to watch this touching story and it has also become a favorite production of The Starry Night Theatre in North Tonawanda. The theatre has been performing its adaptation to the stage by James W. Rogers of the 1946 movie from Frank Capra since 2002 and it is the fifth time that it has been the featured winter performance, being rotated out every three years along with A Christmas Carol and All Through the Night.

“I love how the story portrays a small town that is struggling through financial difficulties and how they help each other out,” explained director Don Swartz. “It portrays a strong sense of community and what is possible when come together for the common good.” The story focuses on a man named George Bailey who wonders what life would be like if he had never been born. An angel named Clarence is sent to George by the prayers of his loved ones to show him how different things would be if he was not around. The production will feature a cast of over thirty people. Some of the performers include Brandon A. Czerwinski as George

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Bailey, Carla Kwasniak as Mary Bailey, Carl Tamburlin as Mr. Potter, and Nathan Schuh as Clarence. There will also be people playing the roles of the citizens of Bedford Falls, who will be singing many popular and well known Christmas carols throughout the production. The production of It’s a Wonderful Life follows the classic story with some minor changes. Some of the changes include tweaks to the set used in the production and the costumes worn by the performers. The show will run at 7 p.m. Dec. 4 and 11; at 8 p.m. Dec. 5, 6, 12 and 13; and at 2 p.m. Dec. 7 and 14. Tickets for the show are $17 for general admission and $15 for veterans, students and seniors. Tickets can be reserved online at the theatre’s website or by contacting the theatre directly. The Starry Night Theatre is located at 170 Schenck Street in North Tonawanda. For tickets or more information, contact the theatre at 743-1614 or visit www.starrynighttheatre.com.

Make this holiday one to remember By Kori Sciandra

NORTH TONAWANDA SUN EDITOR

As we begin to wrap up 2014, there is so much to be thankful for. Each year, in my family, its tradition for each of us to say what we are thankful for as we sit down for Thanksgiving dinner. Among the obvious are our health, wealth, friends, family, and the delicious meal we have been blessed with. While I believe in the importance of this tradition, it seems simple. It feels like we should be listing more things we are thankful for, because there is so much more to appreciate in this world. I say it’s time to start showing our appreciation. We may not all be able to afford to sponsor a family for the holidays. Maybe we can’t afford to provide a second family with a hot meal, or lavish them with toys under the Christmas tree. But, we can do something. How big or how small that something is, de-

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Take time to make a difference. pends on you and your family. This is your choice, so make it a memorable choice. This holiday, while you sit and enjoy your meal or while you drink coffee and digest, talk to your family about what ideas they might have. Ask what charities or organizations they keep close to their hearts and see if there is something you, as a family, can do to help. Involve the children - they might surprise you. There is no right or wrong answer and the possibilities are endless. You can make a difference if you try, you just have to take some time out to brainstorm. Here are a few ideas to get the conversation started: •An anonymous monetary donation to your favorite charity or donate in the name of a loved one. •Prepare a meal and drop it off to a family in need. •Put together a bag of canned food while you’re grocery shop-

ping and stop by the local food pantry or food bank. •Donate a bag of dog/cat food or a pet bed at the nearest SPCA. •Get some friends/ neighbors together and help winterize an elderly neighbors home. •Offer to shovel a neighbors driveway or sidewalk These are just a few ideas to get the ball rolling. Come together this season and make a difference in someone else’s life. It’s so easy to caught up in the holidays - whether it is the stress of preparing the perfect meal for your family, finding the right presents for your inlaws, or making sure Santa gets everything on the children’s Christmas list. Make it about something more this year. Give back. Give to someone who needs it more than you do. You never know how big of an impact you might have on their lives and the lives of their family members.

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Tree trimming trends for this holiday season By Kaitlin Urban

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It’s that time of year again. The music is on the radio and the decorations are going up. It’s the holiday season. The lights will be luminous and the stockings will hang upon the fireplace. But what about the main attraction of all decorations? What about the tree? “You don’t just want your tree to be stuck in the middle of nowhere, and just blend in with the rest of your decorations,” said Kathy Marfione of the North Tonawanda Public Library. This is why she is encouraging residents to come to the library’s “New Trends in Tree Trimming” demonstration. The event will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1 at the library, 505 Meadow Dr. There is no fee to attend and registration is not required. This demonstration has been newly added to the library’s busy holiday schedule and Marfione is expecting a great deal of interest in the theme. “We find a lot of people taking out books and magazines and videos of the HGTV shows,” she said. “We see a lot of people here that are into interior decorating and creating the flare of what’s going on. It seems to be popular to find out what’s new and trending.”

Interior decorator Candace Harold will be demonstrating how to decorate your tree with the latest trending designs. With more than 10 years of experience in the field, including several years of decorating for a well-known local restaurant, Harold knows how to keep up on what’s currently trending. She will show her audience how to decorate their tree like the “rich and famous,” but on a realistic budget. Marfione said Harold will be following this year’s trend of burlap and nature. She’ll incorporate this theme while she decorates the tree that will be on display at the library throughout the holiday season. While tying in the nature theme with burlap, owls and other natural materials, she will also be showing the audience members how to incorporate meaningful items in their trees. She’ll demonstrate how non-traditional ornaments can be used and tucked in the tree to help begin a meaningful tradition. Since this is the first year for this event, Marfione is hoping to create her own tradition and make this an annual demonstration. But, she’ll need the turnout she’s expecting in order for it to be added to the library’s annual schedule. If the event is successful, Harold will come back each year at the beginning of

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‘There isn’t enough manpower to enforce the law’ Dear North Tonawanda Sun, Being the new homeowner on the block, I’ve come to realize, after voicing my concerns for the homes that are rattled greater than a mild earthquake daily, that nothing will be done to enforce the 5 ton limit on trucks that traverse

Wheatfield Street. I have passionately reasoned my concern of the effects on the old medina red stone foundations common to the near 100-year-old homes. The constant sewer repairs are worth mentioning to the taxpayer also, as how cost effective is it to allow this battering to continue daily with-

Parking lot needs attention The City of Tonawanda parking lot extending from the Broad Street Salvation Army past Walgreen’s property over to the back of the Tonawanda Towers exit on Young Street needs a total strip down and repave. As a resident here for 25 years, each year I see a new and carefully powered patching job. But now the primary fabric of the entire lot has reached a critical point of desintigration, where the newest patches are the only sound, intact surfaces left. Likely, parking lots are a low priority of the city’s budget items. However, I’m sure

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out any enforcement and penalty? The police informed me there isn’t enough manpower to enforce the law and so Wheatfield Street residents must payout the expense of damage to their home, along with the noise of trucks over the lawful limit. I’m guessing the sign prohibiting trucks

more than 5 tons is “pretend we have a limit.” My neighbor told me she and her husband brought this same issue up 30 years ago. I wonder how we will keep paying for the continued abuse of the already burdened taxpayers so that others may prosper. I suggest those in authority replace the traf-

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The North Tonawanda History Museum explains what they are thankful for •We’re thankful we are in our eleventh year. •We’re thankful we have been in our permanent home almost six full years. •We’re thankful we were granted our Absolute Charter on Sept. 16, 2014. •We’re thankful HSBC Bank discharged $373,750 of mortgage indebtedness this summer. •We’re thankful we have been entrusted with the many hundreds of thousands of items, large and small, that make up our collection. •We’re thankful for our members and supporters, many of you since we began, and for your continuing faith in us and support of your history museum.

•We’re thankful for our volunteers, those who have been with us since Sept. 10, 2003, those who joined us along the way, both for long term help and those who helped briefly along the way to today, and to those special few who invested of themselves in learning what it is that a history museum has to do and took on serious roles, devoting serious time. •We’re thankful to each person who served on our board of trustees since we began, including one who was the first to volunteer for our original steering committee and then resigned before we ever had a first meeting because she realized what it was going to need

from those who served in that role; one who resigned twelve hours after being appointed as a trustee; one who served for six weeks and resigned because he had “philosophical differences with an organization asking for toilet paper while trying to buy a building; those who wouldn’t take time to learn why the role of trustee with our new and developing history museum was different from any previous roles they had filled; those who stuck with us from the beginning as well as those who remained only a short time. •We’re thankful for the advisors and exofficio trustees who have always been a more committed bunch

than those who came forward to serve on the board of trustees. •We’re thankful for the special, rich and unique history of North Tonawanda and that there were still enough people in 2003 when we were asked to begin who realized it had been slowly being forgotten and not being properly preserved let alone presented, those who asked us to give North Tonawanda back its historical identity. Donna Zellner Neal, Executive Director North Tonawanda History Museum

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Celebrate Small Business Saturday at Midnight Liquors By Lauren Kirchmyer REPORTER

Many people have a tradition of going shopping on Black Friday to get lots of deals at the big name stores, but what about the small local businesses? Small Business Saturday is taking place this Saturday, Nov. 29, and Midnight Liquors is ready to offer customers great deals and great service. “Small Business Saturday during the holiday season allows the small business to offer something competitive to the big box stores,” said Dave LiSacchi, owner of Midnight Liquors. Coupons will be available to receive discounts off your wine, champagne or liquor purchases from Saturday, Nov. 29 to Monday, Dec. 1. Be sure to arrive early as the first 500 customers will receive a wine tote bag that carries four wine bottles. A wine tasting event will

also take place that day as a way to support local wineries. “A lot of people don’t realize that there are great wines in New York. It’s a great way to introduce wine to people, especially new wine drinkers,” LiSacchi said. Small Business Saturday continues to become a larger and larger event for Midnight Liquors, but it wasn’t celebrated until LiSacchi purchased the store four years ago. “I’ve lived in the Town of Tonawanda my whole life,” he said. “The previous owner owned this store for over 20 years. When I had the opportunity I thought it was a great time to purchase the business and really grow it.” LiSacchi, who has a background in sales and marketing, was looking for more creativity and freedom in his career. “You put a lot of money into it, hope you create a great service or a great product at a great price, and hope people respond to it.” The response has been

well received. As someone whose personal philosophy is “think big but start small,” LiSacchi has doubled the amount of inventory in his store to lower the cost and pass it along to the customers. “We want to create an experience where we not only have the top products but also unique products other stores don’t or won’t carry,” he said. The store offers a variety of wine and liquor products. If you are looking for a product the store doesn’t carry, LiSacchi will find out where it can be purchased and bring it into the store. Are you afraid of buying a bottle of wine or liquor because you’re not sure if you’ll like the taste? Midnight Liquors offers a “Try Before You Buy” tasting every Friday and Saturday.

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Tonawanda High School discusses community service requirements for students By Kimberlee Sabshin NT SUN CORRESPONDENT

Beginning with next year’s incoming freshman class, all graduating seniors at Tonawanda High School may have to perform a designated number of community service hours in order to be eligible to walk across the stage at graduation, members of the Tonawanda City School District’s Board of Education suggested at its regular meeting on Tuesday. Tonawanda Middle and High School Principal Jessica Lyons and high school social studies teacher Maureen Zarcone told the Board of Education the school’s planning team suggested a total of 20 hours required for students, through their four high school years, to be able to walk at graduation. Zarcone, who has taught in the Tonawanda

City School District for 19 years, emphasized how important she felt it is for students to give back to their communities while studying. “Statistically, it’s a great thing for students to be a part of,” explained Zarcone. “We know that, through research, it has definitely improved interpersonal skills, social development. It increases motivation and it does allow students to have a more positive lifestyle choice, as far as dealing with ideas of lessening destructive behavior.” Zarcone also said, through volunteering, teens are more likely to learn to respect others, be helpful and kind, learn to understand people who are different, develop leadership skills, become more patient and have a better understanding of citizenship. “When you put all that together, it almost seemed like a no-brainer

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discussions for the school planning team, and Maureen would take everything back to her social studies department meetings,” said Lyons. “Our school planning team, with the help of Maureen and the social studies department, came up with this proposal.” The plan for implementation was to begin the new proposal with the students entering ninth grade, the class of 2019, so incoming juniors and seniors will not suddenly have to complete 20 hours in one or two years. The ideal plan is for the students to complete five service hours per year, but they will also be encouraged to finish them early. “We say that they should be reached by May 15, and they will be kept track of,”

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At its budget advisory team meeting on Tuesday night, members of the Tonawanda City School District Board of Education and community members heard a presentation on the possible future implementation of a new veterans’ property tax exemption for school taxes, to give veterans a tax break while slightly raising taxes for other residents. City and Town of Tonawanda Assessor David Marrano and Nancy DiLonardo, deputy director for Erie County Real Property Tax Services, gave a PowerPoint presentation to the budget advisory team explaining how such a tax exemption would work if the district decides to opt in to this exemption, which other districts have already picked up. This would go into effect no earlier than the 201516 academic year in the City of Tonawanda, and possibly later. DiLonardo gave an example of two properties, both assessed at $130,000. If the school district opted not to have the new veterans’ exemption, both of these homeowners would pay a total of

$2,255.50 in school taxes. If the school district did opt in to it, the veteran would receive a tax bill of $1,782, or a $473.50 tax decrease. At the same time, the non-veteran who did not qualify for the exemption would get a school tax bill of $2,316.60, a $61.10 increase. “Like any exemption, there are folks who will benefit from it, and there are folks who are going to pay a little more. The question, really, to any school district, is: do you feel strongly enough that services that veterans have provided is something some of your other property owners are willing to pay a little extra for? That really is the gist of it,” Marrano said. According to Marrano, a new law, which Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law on Dec. 18, 2013, now allows school districts to opt into an alternate veterans’ exemption for school tax purposes. To be eligible for the alternate exemption, a veteran must have served in active duty from 1941-1945 for World War II, 1951 to 1955 for Korea, 1961 to 1975 for Vietnam, or 1990 to the present for the Persian Gulf, Iraq and Afghanistan. This tax exemption has exist-

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Ken West makes jump to Division II By Dave Ricci

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2014-15 Fed Schedule Dec. 4 vs. Will. South 9 p.m. at Northtown Feature Dec. 7 vs. Ken East 6 p.m. at Harbor Center 1 Dec. 8 vs. W. Sen. West 7:50 p.m. at West Seneca Rink Dec. 14 vs. Grand Island 6 p.m. at Harbor Center 2 Dec. 15 vs. W. Sen. East 7:50 p.m. at West Seneca Rink Dec. 22 vs. Will. East 7 p.m. at Harbor Center 1 Dec. 27 vs. Sweet Home 1 p.m. at Northtown Feature Jan. 15 vs. Ken East 7 p.m. at Northtown Feature Jan. 17 vs. Will. East 3 p.m. at Northtown Feature Jan. 19 vs. Hamburg 11 a.m. at Hamburg Town Rink Jan. 22 vs. W. Sen. East 5 p.m. at Hyde Park 1 Jan. 30 vs. Hamburg 7 p.m. at Harbor Center 1 Jan. 31 vs. Will. South 3:30 p.m. at Northtown Olympic Feb. 8 vs. W. Sen. West 6 p.m. at Harbor Center 2 Feb. 9 vs. Grand Island 6:45 p.m. at Hyde Park 1 Feb. 14 vs. Niagara Falls 3 p.m. at Northtown Feature

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The Blue Devils are in search of greater challenges. As Kenmore West heads into the 2014-15 WNY Federation Hockey season, it will be making the leap from Division III to Division II. It’s a move, head coach Tim Knight said, that the Blue Devils volunteered to make because they are eager to test themselves against the best competition they can find. “I personally think we’ll be better off playing better competition all year,” Knight said. The Blue Devils return a talented group led by captains Chuck Panepinto (forward) and defenseman Lucas Post, both of whom are looking forward to proving their worth as a team in DII against Williamsville East, Will. South, Grand Island, West Seneca West, West Seneca East, Hamburg and district rival Kenmore East. “It’s real exciting,” Post said. “It’s a gutsy move, but I think we can take it on. If we work hard, we’ll be fine.” Knight, whose team suffered a one-goal playoff elimination at the hands of Hamburg, believes that playing a two-game regular season series against the high caliber talent in DII will keep his team sharp all season and at their peak when they go into the playoffs. The Blue Devils lost some key pieces, like four-year starting goalie Sean Guetti, who graduated, and top scorer Ben Gallivan, who opted to play for the Buffalo Regals. But the mindset of the Blue Devils is to not worry about who they lost and just play their best with who is suiting up. “You’ve got to work with what you have,” Post said. “We

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Matt Metz (16) and the Kenmore West Blue Devils hockey team will play in Division II in 2014-15. graduated a bunch of seniors last year, we’re moving up a bunch this year. We’ve got like eight seniors on the team. So as long as we keep building on what we have, we should be great.” Will Quinlan returns and will experience a change in duties as he moves from defense to forward. Post will join Vinny Millitello, Tom Walters and Adam Pray in what should be an airtight defense in from of senior goalie Brian Coppola. Guetti’s understudy for the past two seasons, Coppola, who went

3-0 with a 2.45 GAA last year, is looking forward to being the No. 1 keeper for his team. “He’s one of those players that knew where he was,” Knight said. “And he’s waited for years, and this is his opportunity. So far from what we’ve seen on the ice he’s ready to take on that role. He’s gonna play a lot for us and we need him to be good in there.” Forward’s Patrick Gourlay, Jacob Pray, Matt Metz, and Evan Domiano will join Panepinto up front as the heart of Ken West’s offensive attack.

HEAD COACH: Tim Knight COACH’S OUTLOOK: “It’s a positive expectation, I think. We’re always looking to improve. I think we’re going to be pretty darn competitive.”

2013-14 RECORD: 11-5 KEY PLAYERS: D Lucas Post Chuck Panepinto D Vinny Millitello D Will Quinlan D Tom Walters D Adam Pray G Brian Coppola F Pat Gourlay F Jake Pray F Matt Metz F Evan Domiano

City of Tonawanda Courier /Friday, November 28, 2014

Bulldogs set to ice young roster this season By Dave Ricci

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BULLDOGS

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2014-15 Hockey Preview

2014-15 Fed Schedule Dec. 4 vs. Will. East 7 p.m. at Northtown Feature Dec. 7 vs. Ken West 6 p.m. at Harbor Center 1 Dec. 19 vs. Grand Island 6 p.m.at Harbor Center 1 Dec. 22 vs. Will. South 7:30 p.m. at Harbor Center 2 Jan. 5 vs. W. Sen. West 7:50 p.m. at West Seneca Rink Jan. 10 vs. Hamburg 1 p.m. at Northtown Feature Jan. 15 vs. Ken West 7 p.m. at Northtown Feature Jan. 17 vs. Will. South 5 p.m. at Northtown Olympic Jan. 23 vs. W. Sen. West 6:30 p.m. at Harbor Center 2 Jan. 24 vs. W. Sen. East 5:30 p.m. at Northtown Olympic Jan. 26 vs. Grand Island 6:45 p.m. at Hyde Park 1 Feb. 5 vs. Will. East 9 p.m. at Northtown Feature Feb. 8 vs. Hamburg 6:45 p.m. at Harbor Center 1 Feb. 9 vs. Niagara Falls 8:45 p.m. at Hyde Park 1 Feb. 12 vs. North Tonawanda 9 p.m. at Northtown Feature Feb. 15 vs. W. Sen. East 7:30 p.m. at Harbor Center 1

On the playing field, late great Ken-Ton legend Lou Reuter used to refer to his Bulldogs as “young tigers.” Reuter’s phrase would definitely be appropriate when describing the 2014-15 Kenmore East Bulldogs hockey team. The Bulldogs, just two years removed from their state title season, enter the new year on the young side, but are still ready to compete. Coach Kyle Pray returns a cast of experienced players that gives his team a solid foundation that should mesh well with the incoming youth. Leading the way will be forwards A.J. Marinelli (11 points) and Cullen Smyth and defenseman Joey Spataro. “Those guys, they’re ready to be leaders because they’ve been leaders on other teams before,” said Pray. “I think we’ve got some guys that were a little bit in the background before that are going to be second-liners now. They have their opportunities to step up. Some of those guys like Gage Holler, Chad Diaz and Luke Jones, who is back from last year’s team.” “We have the ability to win,” said A.J Marinelli. “We have a lot of young people, but it should be pretty good.” Varsity newcomer Justin Watson will be teamed on the first line with Smyth and Marinelli. “He’s a finisher,” Pray said of Watson. “He plays for my brother (Don’s) travel team. He’s kind of their main goal scorer with that team. So I expect him to fill that role of right wing on the first line.” The physical side of J.P. Gior-

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Forward Cullen Smyth will be a leader for the 2014-15 Kenmore East Bulldogs hockey team. dano, who is up from JV, is the perfect compliment to Spataro’s skill based game. “I think Joey will handle a little more of the finesse. He’ll anchor the power play a little bit and stabilize the penalty kill,” said Pray. “J.P. has a very good shot and more of a physical presence.” Forward Luke Jones will bring that same kind of physicality to the ice as well. Bradley Hermann will take over as starting goalie. “Everyone is a hard worker,” said Marinelli.

Pray said that, as a group, he sees a marked improvement in HEAD COACH: conditioning to go along with Kyle Pray the hockey smarts his team possesses COACH’S OUTLOOK: “The big thing I like is there “I think we’re going to has been a big jump with their strength over this last year,” Pray have to see what we’ve got. said. “I just think that sophoBut I think we can mold more to junior year is definitely this team to play a system a growing year and seeing them now come in prepared from to where we can challenge where they were before.There’s at sectional time. Our goal is still the same, to win a just much more strength, quickness and everything else. It’s just sectional championship. But going to make them that much we’re going to have to get a better players in the league.” feel for what we have.”

2013-14 RECORD: 11-2-3 KEY PLAYERS: F A.J. Marinelli F Cullen Smyth F Justin Watson F Luke Jones F Gage Holler D J.P Giordano D Joey Spataro G Bradley Hermann

City of Tonawanda Courier/ Friday, November 28, 2014

Joe’s focused on finish after another title win By Dave Ricci

MARAUDERS

ST. JOE’S COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE

2014-15 Hockey Preview

2014-15 Fed Schedule Dec. 6 vs. Clarence 5:30 p.m. at Northtown Olympic Dec. 7 vs. Orchard Park 8 p.m. at Harbor Center 1 Dec. 11 vs. Nia.-Wheatfield 5 p.m. at Hyde Park 1 Dec. 18 vs. Will. North 7 p.m. at Northtown Feature Dec. 20 vs. Lancaster 1 p.m. at Northtown Feature Jan. 2 vs. Canisius 1:30 p.m. at Northtown 1 Jan. 11 vs. Timon 3 p.m. at Buffalo State Jan. 15 vs. Clarence 9 p.m. at Northtown Feature Jan. 18 vs. Lancaster 1 p.m. at Buffalo State Jan. 19 vs. Timon 1 p.m. at Northtown Olympic Jan. 22 vs. Nia.-Wheatfield 9 p.m. at Northtown Olympic Jan. 23 vs. Orchard Park 8:45 p.m. at Leisure 1 Jan. 26 vs. Frontier 5 p.m. at Hamburg Town Rink Jan. 29 vs. Canisius 9 p.m. at Northtown Feature Feb. 5 vs. Will. North 7 p.m. at Northtown Feature Feb. 15 vs. Frontier 1 p.m. at Buffalo State

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It’s not how you start, but how you finish. Especially when you finish up the year raising the state championship plaque. Those are the words the St. Joe’s Marauders WNY Federation hockey team will be living by as it returns to the ice this season. The Marauders, who have won states three out of the last four years under coach Rich Crozier, had a less than impressive start to the 2013-14 season, going 5-9-1. But they hit their stride at midseason with a strong showing at the prestigious Providence (R.I.) Tournament, where they made it to the championship game. St. Joe’s parlayed that showing into a near-unstoppable run that saw it win 12 of its next 13 games and culminated the year with a 2-1 win over St. Anthony’s (L.I.) to claim the NYSCHSAA title. It’s a run of success that Crozier has defined as a culture of success. “Anyone that went through the journey with us last year, which was a unique year in terms of the way we were able to turn things around,” Crozier said. “I’m going to lean on them.” But as they enter the new year, the Marauders are once again faced with moving forward after losing key pieces, most notably starting goalie Peter Chopra, John Schmitt (D) and Dom

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Connor Scherer is one of many players to graduate from St. Joe’s NYSCHSAA title-winning team. Perna (F), who scored the game-winning goal against St. Anthony’s. Leading the way are seniors Anthony Pontello, who will anchor the defense, and third-year varsity players goalie Ben Higgins and center Justin Crawford (17 points). Crozier described Pontello as a dynamic player with a long reach who is physically strong and able to play in any situation.

Senior Matt Ruggiero, a big physical winger who had 19 points last season, also returns. Ruggiero will be a force in front of the net opposing defense men will have trouble moving. Senior forwards Drew Monahan and Connor McKenna also return. “It’s hard to say this year. We’re going to be missing some key pieces,” Crozier said. “So we’ll look for those (returning) guys to fill those gaps (leadership).”

HEAD COACH: Rich Crozier

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2013-14 RECORD: 17-10-1 KEY PLAYERS: Anthony Pontello Connor McKenna

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City of Tonawanda Courier /Friday, November 28, 2014

KENMORE GIRLS DEVILDOGS

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2014-15 Fed Schedule Nov. 25 vs. Williamsville 8:15 p.m. at Lincoln

Dec. 2 vs. OP/Frontier 8:15 p.m. at Lincoln

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Jan. 20 vs. Amherst/Sweet Home 8:15 p.m. at Lincoln

Jan. 21 vs. Lancaster/Iroquois 4:30 p.m. at East Aurora Rink Jan. 27 vs. W. Sen/Hamburg 4 p.m. at West Seneca Rink

Devildogs determined to win state crown By Dave Ricci

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The Devildogs are driven. The Kenmore girls varsity hockey team enters the new season one of the most focused and determined teams in in WNY. After seeing its season end in the state semifinals in back-toback seasons, Kenmore is more driven than ever to reach the ultimate goal of the state title. “We’re hoping to win states,” said senior goalie Lauren Pray. “(Coach Jeff) Orlowski has us working hard in practice. We’re talking about our goals to make it to states and hopefully to win.” Also back for the Devildogs are sophomore Olivia Smith (center), junior Emily King (center) and junior Grace Simmons, who will anchor the Kenmore defense. Simmons and senior Kailyn Burke are expected to be Kenmore’s top blue line pairing. Alexi Ruggiero, Ana Orzechowski, Taylor Story and eighth grader Chloe Moore are also part of a strong Kenmore defensive unit. Kenmore, an original team in the WNY Girls Federation Hockey League that is now in season five, has reached the status of one of the league’s premiere teams. Kenmore has won the last three Section VI titles and is coming off of a 2013-14 season that saw it capture the league and Federation titles as well. Making it to the state tournament the last two years, Kenmore fell in the semis to the eventual state champion both times.They lost to Potsdam, 2-1, last season and Beekmantown, 3-2, the year before. Orlowski feels that the talent, coupled with the ups and downs of the past couple of seasons, have instilled the hunger his girls need to get

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Ana Orzechowski (9) of Kenmore East tries to move through the Williamsville defense during the first period of their 1-1 overtime tie Tuesday (Nov. 25) at Lincoln Arena. them over the hump this season. “You’ve got to learn how to win as a group and this team can do it. They’ve also had some heart-breaking losses over the last couple of years,” Orlowski said. “They don’t like to lose two years in a row in states, the way we did, both one-goal games.” Orlowski noted that after his team lost in states last year, they displayed the kind of hunger needed to win it all by returning home and winning the WNY Federation title. Also fueling Kenmore’s desire this year is the fact that states will be held Feb. 6-7 at

the Harbor Center. “It’d be an honor to play at the Harbor Center,” said Pray. Kenmore lost three key pieces to the puzzle in Jill Battista, and Bri and Kaeli Mathis. But it returns a mix of a battletested veterans and youngsters ready to up their game. Freshman center Jenna House and sophomore winger Hannah Gallivan both bring some offensive pop Lina Mirabella, Miranda Butler, Hannah Munley, Shannon Munley, Nina Stockman, Rachael Bannen, Cara Klopp, and Jaclyn MacVittie complete the Kenmore lineup.

HEAD COACH: Jeff Orlowski COACH’S OUTLOOK: “If we lose as a game I don’t care, as long as they can tell me at the end of the game, they tried as hard as they possibly could. That’s all I can ask out of them.”

2013-14 RECORD: 13-4-2 KEY PLAYERS: G Lauren Pray F Emily King D Grace Simmons F Olivia Smith D Kailyn Burke D Alexi Ruggiero D Ana Orzechowski D Taylor Story D Chloe Moore F Jenna House F Hannah Gallivan

City of Tonawanda Courier/ Friday, November 28, 2014

Santa on the Carrousel at the Carrousel Museum By Sallie Moppert

NT SUN CORRESPONDENT

Although Santa Claus is known to have reindeer and a sleigh, that doesn’t mean that he can’t enjoy riding horses once in a while. This holiday season, Santa will be taking a ride on some very special horses: carrousel horses. The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum will be hosting its annual Santa on the Carrousel event. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday until Dec. 20. This includes Saturday, Nov. 29,

Dec. 6, Dec. 13 and Dec. 20. “We’ve been doing this event for well over fifteen years as a way to say thank you to the community and the visitors to the museum for their support throughout the year,” said Museum Director Rae Profrock. “It is our mission to be a center for the families in the community to have fun with each other and to celebrate the holidays together.” The Santa on the Carrousel event will include a lunch and some activities throughout the afternoon. The lunch will consist of

things such as chicken tenders, hash brown potatoes, fruit cups and beverages. Children will also receive a dessert such as a cupcake. Anyone interested in attending the lunch is asked to contact the Carrousel Museum to RSVP ahead of time to ensure that there is space still available. Tickets for the luncheon are $10 per person. The lunch will run from 11 a.m. to noon. The afternoon activities are open to people who attend the luncheon as well as those who are not attending the luncheon. The afternoon activities will run

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from noon to 3 p.m. There will be various fun activities and crafts for families to enjoy. At 1 p.m., there will be a different type of entertainment each Saturday, including things such as Christmas music. Families will be able to enjoy refreshments and treats such as s’mores and hot chocolate. The Carrousel Museum will be decorated for the holiday season and will feature decorations such as Christmas trees decorated from different eras. The highlight of the afternoon activities will be the chance for children to

meet and ride the carrousel with Santa himself. Santa will meet with all of the kids as they are riding the carrousel to ask them what they would like for Christmas and also if they have been naughty or nice this year. While enjoying a ride of the carrousel, families will get the opportunity to listen to the new band organ that the Carrousel Museum received only a few weeks ago. The organ is a rare type that originated from the 1920s. Proefrock stated that the new organ sounds like an entire orchestra is playing and it was a wonderful addition to the museum.

“This is such a great opportunity for people to do something together as a family and it is especially fun because it is during the holiday season,” Proefrock added. Tickets for the afternoon activities are $6 per person. Reservations for the lunch can be made by contacting the Carrousel Museum. The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum is located at 180 Thompson Street in North Tonawanda. For more information, contact the Carrousel Museum at 693-1885 or visit www.carrouselmuseum. org.

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Considering the consequences NT Sun seeking freelance writers Exemptions • from page 8 Finally, the Cold War exemption, which is not eligible for the school district to opt in, was added in 2008 for veterans who served from 1956-1960 and 1976-1990, during time periods when there was no active combat. New York State allows these veterans to receive a slightly lower tax exemption of 10 or 15 percent. These veterans are the only group of these three that is not eligible for the new

alternate school tax exemption. Currently, the homeowners of 919 properties receive the alternate veteran exemption, which includes the surviving spouses of veterans who have passed on, Marrano said. 139 veterans currently have the prorata exemptions, and can re-apply for the alternate exemption. A total of 86 Cold War veterans in the city are not eligible for the new exemption, Marrano

said. In response to the presentation, members of the board considered the consequences and a cost-benefit analysis of slightly raising taxes on some homeowners in order to give an additional benefit to veterans. Marrano asked the advisory team to decide for themselves on this matter. He said, “I truly believe veterans deserve this exemption.”

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Ken-Ton parents, community members form new advocacy group By Kimberlee Sabshin NT SUN CORRESPONDENT

At last Tuesday’s Kenmore-Tonawanda Board of Education meeting, district parents spoke out about a new community group that has formed with the goal of a student-centered learning environment in New York State schools, complete with a Facebook page, its own website and links to other sites where community members can learn more. Jennifer Morrow, a mother of three children in the Ken-Ton district, told the board about the “Ken-Ton Advocates for Student-Centered Education,” a new group she

said consists of and is open to “Ken-Ton parents, students, teachers, administrators, taxpayers and all residents who wish to advocate for a school learning environment that centers on the student.” Morrow said the group is critical of New York State’s overreliance on standardized test scores and a rigid educational system, including too much emphasis on test scores, lessons that are scripted and do not allow for teachers to use their learning styles, overuse of technology and what she referred to as a “flawed and costly teacher evaluation system.” “All of this shifts fo-

cus away from a studentcentered learning environment. No one knows a student better than the teacher and the parent, yet, current education reforms have drastically limited teacher autonomy and have nearly excluded parental input. Children are not political pawns to be used to advance political agendas and private corporate interests,” Morrow read from the mission statement. “Children have the right to a free, appropriate, equal and fair education.” The group’s website can be found at www.kentonadvocates.weebly.com, and Facebook users may type the group’s name into a Facebook search.

The website included an anonymous survey for Ken-Ton teachers, which recently generated 130 responses. Only 10 percent of respondents said they were comfortable “expressing their professional opinions” to their supervisors about their concerns without fear of retaliation. 78 percent of the respondents said parents should be able to opt their child out of New York State standardized tests. When asked to list their biggest concerns, 81 percent of surveyed teachers said “high stakes testing,” 77 percent said “test-based teacher evaluations,” 66 percent answered “scripted les-

sons,” 34 percent chose “standardized curriculum,” 27 percent said “student data collection without parental consent,” and 16 percent noted an overreliance on technology. “I am a counselor, not a teacher; however, I see the emotional toll the testing has on students, teachers and administrators,” one respondent said. Another said, “Human beings are not robots, nor machines. They cannot be tested or evaluated only on quantitative skills.” Teachers said they have been told not to discuss this with the parents of their students. In response, Board President Bob Dana said

the district has already conducted a survey of its own, and it has already planned to do another extensive survey of not only teachers, but also parents and students, in the near future. He hopes to have this done by the end of this school year. “We’re in the process of formulating everything now, and with that, we can absolutely ensure that the data and the information we collect will be valid, and will be done in accordance with accepted principles of data collection and surveys,” Dana said. “We will do that and once we do that, we will certainly make that information available to the public.”

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Members of Jindo Martial Arts, in Tonawanda, gathered and assembled full Thanksgiving dinners for 25 veteran families through WNY Heroes (wnyheroes.org). The packages included a turkey, stuffing, potatoes and gravy, corn and peas, cranberries, dinner rolls and pumpkin pies. In 2013 Jindo Martial Arts assembled 12 packages for the veterans and plans to up the amount to 50 for 2015. Photo submitted.

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Vets H.E.R.D. seeks donations for its annual Holiday Cheer Party, which provides gifts for the children of recently returned or deployed veterans in need. The event will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6 at the Veterans Hospital of Buffalo, during which Santa makes a surprise visit while his elves help with crafts and fun. We are seeking monetary donations as well as donations of toys, books, craft sets, games and gift cards to local malls and stores. Gifts provided serve children from infancy through age 17. Last year our generous community allowed more than 100 children to receive gifts, and we are counting on the community’s help to make the 2014 season just as bright. Vets H.E.R.D is a non-profit organization run 100 percent by volunteers and provides

hands-on services to needy, disabled and returning veterans in the Western New York area that enable them to live their lives the best they can after their return. Donations are being accepted through Nov. 30. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by the IRS (consult your tax advisor for additional information). Donation drop-offs, questions or concerns can be addressed to DonnaMarie Vaughan, special events coordinator, at 870-4488 or via email at donnamarie@vetsherd.org. Vets H.ER.D., Inc. is a registered charity in the State of New York. Additional information about the organization is available at www.vertsherd.org and on Facebook under VetsHERD.

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Just The Facts Please

The Wine & Liquor Outlet

Fact #1 Customers Shopping The Wine & Liquor 5900 S. Transit Rd., Lockport Outlet Have Never Paid Full Price 434-4700 Since The State www.WineAndLiquorOutlet.com Deregulated Wine & Liquor Retails Southern Comforts In The Late 1980’s • Original Southern & Early 1990’s, • Black Cherry Comfort • Lime Fiery Pepper At Which Time We Went To Deep $25.99 $ 99 - $7.00 Rebate Discount Pricing Liter

MADE WITH

Net 1.75 Liter

Fact #2

REDEEM 1 BOTTLE PER REBATE, UP TO SIX REBATES

Ambassador

Black Velvet Canadian Whisky

Blended From 40 Single Malt Scotches

$14.44 - $5.00 Rebate

$ 44

750 ml

Why Pay Double Elsewhere?

No “Shoppers” Club Cards Needed or Desired... We Protect Your Privacy!

Rums of Puerto Rico • White • Dark • Spiced

1.75 Liter

Barton’s Vodka

Svedka Vodka

• Original • Cherry & 7 More Flavors

$10.99 - $2.00 Rebate

$17.95 - $7.00

$ 99

Net 1.75 Liter

Rebate

750 ml

2495 750 ml

Flask Bottles

$7.99

200 ml

$ Remember The Alamos Malbec

Kentucky Bourbon $26.77 - $5.00 Rebate

750 ml

$ 99 750 ML

Net 1.75 Liter

Handmade Vodka Gold Medal Winner

The Bear Faced Truth Is That Our Prices Are Lower Than The Competition Check Us Out!

SALE

2788 8

$ 99

$ 99 Net 750 ml

1.75 Liter

• Cabernet Sauvignon • Chardonnay $8.99 - $2.00 Rebate

$ 99 Net 750 ml

Why Pay Up To $10 More Mix Up A Case, Send For $36 Case Rebate On Sale In Buffalo

Net 750 ml

Buy A 12-Ct. Case: $107.88 Less Mail-In Rebate - $48.00 Equals Net Case: $59.88

750 ML

Californian

$ 88 1.5 Liter

$5.99 - $2.00 Rebate

$ 99 750 ml

Net

Buy A Case & Send For $24 Case Rebate

Ecco Domani

Fat Barrel Bobs

Georges Duboeuf

• Moscato • Pinot Grigio

• Cabernet Sauvignon • Chenin Blanc

“2014” Beaujolais Nouveau

$7.44 - $2.00 Rebate

$ 44 Net 750 ml

Geyser Peak

Sauvignon Blanc $6.99 - $1.50 Rebate

$ 49 750 ml

750 ml

Greg Norman Santa Barbara County • Chardonnay • Pinot Noir

750 ml

$ 99 750 ml

Kim Crawford Liberty Creek New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc

$10.95 - $2.00 Rebate

$ 95

750 ml

Harvey’s Bristol Cream or Pale Cream Spanish Sherries

2 Of Italy’s Best

750 ml

$ 88

Buy A Case & Send For $30 Case Rebate

Montepulciano D’Abruzzo

$ 88

Net

illuminati or Zaccagnini

NEW RELEASE

$ 88

Mix Up A Case, Send For $24 Case Rebate

Hazlitt Vineyards • Red or White Cat • Bramble Berry • Cabin Fever Blush

Net 1.5 Liter

Net 3 Liter Box

Rich Red Blend

$7.49 - $3.00 Rebate

$ 49

1495

Cocobon

• White Zinfandel • White Zin/Moscato • White Merlot

Buy A Case & Send For $24 Case Rebate

That’s $ 99 Only

Beringer

Net

750 ml

Buy A 12-Ct. Case: $95.88 Less Mail-In Rebate - $48.00 Equals Net Case: $47.88

Estancia Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon

Tito’s

Net 3 Liter Box

$ 99

Robert Mondavi Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon SALE

1095

$6.99 - $2.00 Rebate

48 Reasons For A Case Of Terrific Cabernets

Jim Beam

Toasted Head

Anejo

Silver

Net 1.75 Liter

Patron Tequila’s $

Irish Whiskey

Net 1.75 Liter

Castillo

Jameson

$17.95 - $3.00 Rebate

$15.95 - $5.00 Rebate

Black Box

Bota Box

• Cabernet • Chardonnay • Cabernet • Chardonnay • Malbec • Malbec • Merlot • Merlot • Pinot Grigio • Noir • Pinot Grigio • Noir • Riesling • Redvolution • Riesling • Shiraz • Shiraz • Zinfandel • Sauvignon Blanc

Net 750 ml

Buy A Case & Send For $36 Case Rebate

• Cabernet Sauvignon • White Zinfandel & 4 More Flavors

$6.99 - $2.00 Rebate

$ 99 Net 1.5 Liter

Save Me, San Francisco • California 37 Cabernet • Calling All Angels Chardonnay • Drops of Jupiter Red • Hella Fine Merlot • Soul Sister Pinot Noir

$6.99 - $2.00 Rebate

$ 99 Net 750 ml

Mix Up A Case, Send For $24 Case Rebate

OUR SALE RUNS ALL WEEK FRI., 11/28/14 THROUGH THURS., 12/4/14 • Hours: 9am-11pm Daily, Sunday 12 Noon-6pm

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