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Pictured from the United States Air Force Academy are: Nicholas Marco (Hamburg), JP Terragnoli (Williamsville), George Hermance (Clarence), Jake Jablonski (Amherst), Jake Maynard (Lockport). By Matthew Ondesko MANAGING EDITOR

During the holiday season, it is easy sometime to just think about yourself and your family. The hustle and bustle of this time of year normally has something to do with that. So, when someone takes the time do something nice for others, it makes the

holidays that much more special. Russell Salvatore didn’t need to go out of his way Sunday night to put on a special dinner at Russell’s Steaks, Chops & More. He wanted to. Salvatore hosted 18 young men and women, and their families, in a show of appreciation for their dedication and service to the United States. All the young men and women that

were honored are attending West Point, the Naval Academy and the Air Force Academy. “To me it feels great,” said Salvatore, before the reception started. I feel very, very proud to do this. The entire staff feels very proud. It shows that we have fine young people growing up in the United States.” The event had all the young men and women

from Western New York dress up in their dress uniforms. It started off with a reception at 5:30 p.m. before dinner at 7 p.m. During the reception, it gave these young individuals a chance to catch up with friends and family.

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Celebrate 10 years of WinterFest By Alicia Greco THE SUN EDITOR

On Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Clarence Town Park, a 10th anniversary will be celebrated for the annual seasonal-inspired local event called WinterFest.

Co-chaired by the Clarence Chamber of Commerce and the Clarence Youth Bureau, this event is for the family to come together and participate in wintertime activities and entertainment. What is new to this year’s celebration is a theme inspired by the ever popular

Disney® film, “Frozen.” Inside the Clarence Town Park Clubhouse, attendees may stop by any of the booths set up by local non-profit organizations that will be selling crafts and food items and other spotlighted entertainment. Attendees that may want to take a break from fun

in the snow will be able to view a screening of the movie inside the clubhouse. Characters from the film will be present to take photos with all that are interested.

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then 20-year career at the college, she has also served as assistant director of admissions and events coordinator and admissions counselor. In addition to NASPA, she is a member of the National Orientation Directors Association, National Clearinghouse for Leadership Programs, New York Leadership Educators Consortium, and the Association of Leadership Educators. Pagano has presented at several Daemen LEADS (Leadership and Empowerment for the Active Development of Students) events and other college programs, as well as at professional conferences. A Clarence resident, she earned a master’s degree in executive leadership and change from Daemen and a bachelor’s degree in communication studies from Canisius College.

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Pictured from the United States Military Academy West Point are: Alex Cauley, Devin Long, Dawson Hillis, Maria Manna, Andrew Mohr, Jake Schmitz, Nicholas Soos. After the reception, all the Cadets and Midshipmen where introduced one by one before into the dining room. From there a prayer was given, followed by a toast. The generosity given by Salvatore and his staff was not lost on the Cadets from West Point. Williamsville South High School gradu-

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ate Maria Manna said she was able to talk to Salvatore during the reception and thanked him for everything he did for them. “We our so appreciative of it [the dinner],” stated Manna. “He [Mr. Salvatore] is so generous to do this. He was enjoying himself, I think. “ Giving back to the com-

munity is nothing new for Salvatore. For years he has helped out the Western New York community in different ways. This was just one more thing he wanted to do for those young men and women who chose to attend one of the academies and fight and defend the country from different acts

of war. “It feels great,” stated Salvatore. “It always feels great to give back to anyone who served our country. We did everything we could for them. It feels good. They are great looking young men and women.”

Enjoy the snow at the 10th annual WinterFest WinterFest from Page 1 On the grounds of the park during WinterFest, attendees may take part in sledding, hayrides, a bonfire and marshmallow roasting hosted by the Clarence Volunteer Fire Company, as well as ice skating. “It’s really a nice, nice day to get the kids out. People were able to come in and sit down and have their hot chocolate and see entertainment and then they go back outside to ice skate and go sledding,” said Judy Sirianni, president of the Clarence Chamber of Commerce. “It’s really everybody coming together and working together as one. It’s a family affair; it really is” The Clarence Youth Bureau will “do food and games with the kids and free pictures with characters from ‘Frozen,’” she added. Volunteers from Clarence High School will assist with parking. The Clarence Historical Society will have a display of upcoming programs. The MOMS Club of East Amherst/Clarence will have information available about the organization and chocolate sucker treats for purchase. The Clarence Senior Center will be selling coffee, tea and donuts; they will also have cards to send to soldiers that are overseas. The Clarence Women’s Club will “have measuring sticks available” which can be used to measure snowmen and snowfall. The Erie Country Sheriffs will be present to do fingerprinting. First Book

of WNY will have a display for attendees to look at. The Garden Friends of Clarence will have pinecone bird feeders and the Girl Scouts will be present with crafted scarves to sell. Hearts & Hands Animal Rescue will have an informational table and sell handmade mittens. Clarence Kiwanis Club will sell hot chocolate, popcorn and cider. Meals on Wheels will have food items for sale, as well. Rochez Academy of Irish Dancing will perform during the event and Samuel’s Grande Manor will present an ice sculpture demonstration. Meet sled dogs and learn how the dogs interact with a visit from the Siberian Husky Club of the Niagara Frontier. One of Western New York’s favorite performance duo, Charlie and Checkers, will be at WinterFest with a fun show for the children, as well as inJest performer Nels Cremean. Caricature drawings will be available by artist Murray Mann. “It’s great. It really is because of the fact that everybody is really involved,” Sirianni said in regard to WinterFest. The chamber will hold a bike and helmet raffle; the bike was donated by WalMart. Monies from the raffle will be split between the Clarence Food Pantry and also the Clarence Public Library. Planning for WinterFest takes about a year, according to Clarence Youth Bureau Executive Director Dawn Kinney.

“We start planning right after the finish of this year’s event. We do a follow up meeting of what went well, what to change, add or stay the same,” she said. “The committee gathers in September to start putting things more in motion. We’re always thinking of things throughout the year. We like to look for new ideas and new things to bring out to the park.” She said that in regard to the Youth Bureau, WinterFest adds to that groups mission: bringing families and children together and closer to the community. “From the Youth Bureau side of it, we always hope to do events to bring families together. We really try to keep that goal in mind, to celebrate Clarence and what we have to offer,” Kinney said. “Not everybody likes to come out in the cold, but we try to make it a fun day for the outdoors at our beautiful Main Street Park and to really get to know the non-profits in town and get their information out to the community and maybe bring in some new members.” Entrance for the event is free. WinterFest will run from noon-5 p.m. at the Clarence Town Park and Clubhouse located at 10405 Main Street. “It really is an exciting time for Clarence. I think that we have a lot to offer,” Sirianni said. For more information about WinterFest, contact the Clarence Youth Bureau at 407-2162 or the Clarence Chamber of Commerce at 631-3888.

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Manna enjoying her time at West Point Will-South grad becomes member of the Long Gray Line

WNY trainers to learn about fitness

A specialized education program for area fitness trainers and instructors on modifying exercise programs to make them more open and inclusive to individuals with disabilities will be offered as part of a newly established project at Daemen College. The comprehensive “train the trainer” four-week program, which is free for fitness and exercise instructors, will be held from 2:30 to 5 p.m. on Jan. 13, 20 and 27 and Feb. 3 in Daemen’s Wick Campus Center. This first component of a two-phase project, “Get Movin’ – Exercise, Nutrition and Wellness: A Fitness Initiative for Individuals with Disabilities,” is being funded by a $50,000 Inclusive Fitness Field-Related Grant from the New York State Developmental Disabilities Council (DDPC). Daemen was one of only three organizations across the state to receive the grant. DAVE ECKHARDT “This program will provide trainers an overview Pictured from the United States Military Academy West Point, left to right, are: of the techniques and skills Devin Long (Georgia), Maria Manna (Williamsville), Andrew Mohr (Williamsville). that are best suited for working with individuals with developmental or other dismilitary. She wanted to get to perform in front of thouYou start asking yourself abilities as a way to help By Matthew Ondesko an Ivy League education, sands of people at Yankee questions like, “Why did I improve their health through MANAGING EDITOR while serving her country Stadium, but she can. attend the academy in the appropriate physical ac“Being in Glee Club first place?” in the process. tivity,” said Dr. Theresa “West Point Catholic freshman year I was able to Many choose the acad- Kolodziej, director of clinileave almost every week- emy in the beginning beThere are times you just Choir came to my church end,” said Manna. I trav- cause they are in awe of the [St. Gregory the Great] forget. You forget they are eled to Kentucky and was tradition and everything when I was in sixth grade. only kids. Kids that have able to sing at some mili- that comes with being a Before that I had never made a life changing decitary balls. heard of West Point,” exWest Point Cadet. sion. Members of the club plained Manna. “When By the end of their sophThey look invincible in were also invited to per- omore year, Cadets reevalthey came they looked very their dress uniforms. They form at some major sport- uate why they came to West look like they can change impressive in their uniing events. The Houston Point in the first place. forms and I was able to talk the world. That nothing can Texans and New York with them afterward. I just For Manna, she knew hurt them. Rangers invited members she wanted to be there. had that vision of being a But, remember, they are of the Glee Club down to She knew why she took the just like you and I. The only Cadet. With my personalsing the national anthem. path to being a graduate of ity, I was a natural fi t.” difference is they are going Mount Mercy Academy So, that was really exiting West Point and part of the But, like most young to be serving our country in recently announces the because it’s kind of a get storied history of the Long just a couple of years, help- men and women who ataddition of five new out of jail free card. You Gray Line. tend one of the three acading to protect the freedom emies, the reality of acad- get to hang out with your “I would say prob- members to the Board of that many of us enjoy. friends outside of school, ably 85-percent of people Trustees. Each will serve a But, at the end of the day, emy life hits you straight in the face. Becoming a which is something that consider leaving at some three year term. they are college students. Daniel J. Marren is an you normally can’t do your point,” stated Manna. “If “We get personified as member of the prestigious attorney currently serving freshman year.” Long Gray Line isn’t easy. you ask most Cadets, ‘Why these invincible, tough huFour years have flown did you go to West Point?’ as the Confidential Law man beings,” stated West It isn’t handed to you on a by for Manna since she It’s much different than Clerk to New York State Point Firstie Maria Manna. silver platter. You need to was that wide-eyed Plebe ‘Why did you stay at West Supreme Court Justice work for it. “But, none of us are like You need to be commit- (Freshman) from Williams- Point?’ I evaluated whether Hon. Paula L. Feroleto, that. We all love being Administrative ville. Because of some I should stay and chose to District ourselves and doing things ted to the cause. CommitJudge for the Eighth bumps and bruises she stay. And, I think that was like shopping and playing ted to the military lifestyle Judicial District. He sustained during training, the right decision.” and training, while still gosports. What normal people is a graduate of St. Manna is due to graduate ing to class and participatGraduation will bring on like to do.” University from the academy in De- an entirely new set of chal- Bonaventure For Williamsville South ing in other activities, like (B.A., 1982, cum laude) cember of 2015. lenges for Manna, but one High School graduate Ma- sports and Glee Club. “I injured myself a few she embraces. She is look- and the State University “We take certain classes ria Manna she grew up not times,” explained Manna. ing forward to seeing what of New York at Buffalo knowing much about the at West Point, like survival swimming,” stated Manna. “So, instead of a normal life has in store for her dur- School of Law ( J.D.1985). military life. He has served on a Firstie who will graduate ing her five-year tour of She didn’t come from a “This is where you learn variety of local charitable in May, I will graduate in duty. to swim with your gear. military family. So, when December. “I received my branch and non profit boards. the United States Military It is very difficult being “I had to go on medical already and I will be an Air Mr. Marren’s wife and Academy at West Point 130-pounds and carrying leave for eight months, af- Defense Artillery Officer” daughter attended Mount came to St. Gregory the 45-pounds of gear in the Academy. He ter having a couple of sur- she explained. “It will be Mercy water, while trying not to Great one day she was geries. That was really hard exciting to finally be on my resides in West Seneca and drown. The nickname for hooked. to overcome.” own and explore what the is a member of Our Lady Maybe it was the awe of the class is Cow [Junior of Sacred Heart Parish. Like every other young Army has to offer.” the dress gray uniforms the year] drowning. The stanEmily Smaldino is man or woman who attends dards in this class are the Cadets were wearing that employed at National West Point, you have until same for men and women.” day. Maybe it was the sense Grid in event marketing. Manna is a singer. She the first class of your junior of pride she had watching Calling All She previous worked at year to opt out. sings at West Point and has them sing for everybody. Roswell Park Alliance There is no shame in been able to travel around Health Nuts! the Whatever the case was, Foundation. Smaldino is leaving after your sophothe United States to perManna knew she wanted a graduate of the Class of more year. There is a lot of to follow the path of the form. Not many people 2004 and served on the soul searching. can say they have been able Institutional Advancement Committee before becoming a trustee. Smaldino graduated For an in person advertising form Niagara University. consultation please contact: She is a member of Immaculate Conception © Parish in East Aurora. Published by CPOWNY Sister Cristel Mejia of the 75 Boxwood Lane, PO Box 790, Sisters of Mercy currently is available at Cheektowaga, NY 14225 teaches Spanish at Erie 716/668-5223 • www.cpowny.com Tops Markets and Community College. She edit@cpowny.com area medical offices! previously taught at Mount EDITOR Mercy Academy for 14 wnyhealthmag.com Alicia Greco, 716/668-5223 years, during which she Cari A. Gavin

cal education in physical therapy, who is overseeing the multi-disciplinary initiative with Dr. Diane Ryan, associate professor of nursing. “As the fitness industry is trending toward making exercise programs more inclusive, Daemen’s initiative is embracing this effort and serving as a vital resource for local trainers to expand their offerings.” Open to both experienced and new fitness professionals, Daemen’s program will cover disability awareness, modifying exercises for individuals with disabilities, relaxation and yoga, exercise and nutrition, universal design at fitness facilities, and marketing an inclusive program. Participants will receive a certificate of completion at the conclusion of the program. The registration deadline is Jan.. 5. For additional information or to register, contact Theresa Kolodziej at 839-8412 or email tkolodzi@daemen.edu, or Diane Ryan at 839-8408 or email dryan@daemen.edu. The second phase of Daemen’s project, which is slated for next summer, will offer an inclusive fitness program for individuals with disabilities, family members, and peers without disabilities.

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received the Diocesan Teacher of the Year Award in 1990. She earned a B.A. in Spanish from California State University, a M.A. in Spanish Language and Literature from the University of Buffalo, a M.S. in Education from Niagara University and a PhD. from the University of Buffalo in Spanish Language and Literature. Margaret Connors is a retired nurse who worked at Sisters Hospital, Millard Suburban and the former Millard Gates Hospital. She has co-chaired numerous events including the Mayor’s Ball, the Canisius College Regents Ball and events at Nichols and Elmwood Franklin Schools. She graduated from Mt. Mercy in 1966. Mrs. Connors resides in Buffalo and is a member of Holy Spirit Parish. John Vecchio is the Relationship Manager for the Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo and previous was employed as vicepresident for Institutional Advancement at Trocaire College. He earned a B.S. from the State University of New York at Fredonia and an M.B.A. from Canisius College. Vecchio has previous banking experience and has served on a number of community boards. He is a member of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church and resides in East Amherst.

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Embrace the Now with this New Year By Alicia Greco THE SUN EDITOR

Who was I then? What was I thinking? Who am I now? Where am I going? These are just a few of the many thoughts that begin to run through the minds of the masses when the New Year encroaches. Resolutions will be made and will undoubtedly be broken throughout the year. Memories from the past year will flood back to the forefront of our conscious mind. I have a personal obsession with nostalgia. Rather than a simplistic decorative living space, mine is filled with meaningful (yet useless) items to bring me back to different moments in time. As the years go by, the pieces that I have collected begin to change and morph. Just as my memories do. As everyone’s memories do. Some people are mindful of the evolution of our lives while some become so caught up in the daily life that we forget to sit down and take a good look at what has happened. With the celebration of another structured year marked and passed, I make a suggestion to you all. Take a good look and a long meditative moment to really think about 2014. Toasts and celebrations were had. Loss and failure as well. Achievements were made, and moments of utter confusion and loss of placement in life. We found ourselves out among friends, excited and social. At times, we may have entertained our inner Hermit, and secluded from our usual outings to think existentially about the true meaning of this or that. No matter what sort of year was had, it was all meant to be; the good, the

bad, the unfortunate and the wonderful. With this New Year, we will make our goals and plans to better ourselves for the next 365 days. The intention is good, but do not let that motivation fade. What is that one thing you have always wanted to do? The only time to do it is right now. What will make you happy? Make it happen right now. Who are you able to get closure from that you haven’t quite acquired yet? Take care of it now. What do you need to do? Do it now. If there is anything I have learned so far in my time here on Earth, it is that there is no better time than right now. The past already happened, so regrets are pointless. The future isn’t here yet, so worrying and rigid planning will lead to nowhere. Fear limits us from going out and taking those risks or making those leaps into the Great Unknown. We, as humans, are afraid of what might happen. That it might leave us hurt. When I was in high school, one of my favorite teachers handed me a card with a quote on it from Eleanor Roosevelt: “Do one thing everyday that scares you.” Risks are what make us feel alive. Vulnerability is what inspires inner growth and beauty. Stepping outside the confounds of our comfort zones are the only way toward excitement, adventure and change. Whatever your personal life affirmations may be, might I make a suggestion?

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Supervisor says: In the town of Clarence, it was a very good year This is a guest column by Clarence Town Supervisor David Hartzell Jr. What a ride! While I knew that 2014 would be a good year, I had no idea that it would turn out to be a great year! With the help of veteran councilman Bernie Kolber, Pat Casilio, Peter DiCostanzo, rookie Robert “The Kid” Geiger and a battery of talented department heads, we were able to finish many of the projects that had been in the planning stage since 2012 and to continue with several that are multi-year in nature. I have listed the projects that we either have completed or are still working on. –We were able to cut the tax rate for the Town of Clarence for the third year in a row. While outsiders think that Clarence is “expensive” to live in because of all the large homes, our tax rate is one of the lowest in Erie County and it continues to fall as the Clarence Town Board and department heads run the town of Clarence like the 21 million+ ($21,745,963) dollar business that it is. –The state police will have a new home in Clarence in 2017. The town board passed a motion to bond the project and work should start late in 2015 or early in 2016. One of the reasons that the town can keep the taxes so low is that we do not have a local police department; the Erie County Sheriffs Department and the New York State Police fill that role. This saves the town more than seven million dollars a year, which is what it would cost to have our own police department. The Troopers will be paying the Town of Clarence rent on the new barracks, so the whole project is a win-win for everybody involved. –The progress on two new sewer lines will continue.

Clarence Town Supervisor David Hartzell The plan is to have two new lines that run down Goodrich Road and Harris Hill roads. The completion of these lines is complex and will not happen overnight, but we continue to push forward. –Under the direction of town of Clarence Engineering Department Head Tim Lavocat and Highway Superintendent James Dussing, the town has started a multi-year flood plan for the North Country. The Clarence Highway Department cleared a major obstacle from Tonawanda Creek this summer, as well as continuing to clean out many of the ditches in the North Country. The County is in the process of fixing Goodrich Road and the engineering department has mapped most of the streams that flood into the North County every spring. –Under the direction of Youth Bureau Director Dawn

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Kinney, the newly acquired Youth Center on Main Street has undergone a dramatic makeover. New siding on the front, extra storage space in the rear and the elimination of the dated wood paneling on the inside had turned this former post office into a warm, inviting space for our youth to meet and plan how they will spend their volunteer hours helping the town of Clarence. –The Clarence Town Board worked with the Amherst Town Board to provide crossing guards from the town of Clarence for Transit Middle School. The intersection in front to Transit Middle School is a disaster, and it was a matter of time before someone was injured. The new guards will provide safe passage for all of the middle school children from the town of Clarence who attend Transit Middle

School on a daily basis. –Under the direction of Highway Superintendent James Dussing, the town of Clarence dispatched lifesaving highlift tractors and snowplows to both Lancaster and Cheektowaga to help clean up from the November snowstorm. Both Supervisors expressed their gratitude to the hard working men of our Highway Department, and I received many letters thanking us for our generosity in a critical time of need. –Students at the State University of New York at Buffalo completed an analysis of the Bike Path that will be presented to residents of the town of Clarence in January 2015. Exhaustive in its analysis of the current use of the bike path, the students also presented ideas on how the system could be improved in the future. My thanks to town of Clarence Planner Jonathan Bleuer for putting this collaboration together. –Under the direction of the Parks Department Superintendent James Burkard, the Clarence Parks Department finished an NBA quality basketball court — with a Clarence High School Red Devil at center court — in the park on Goodrich Road. Also on Goodrich road is a newly striped pickelball court, which seems to be growing in popularity every year. Parks also finished a new bathroom at the Parker Road baseball field and installed a gate to protect the entrance to the main trail at Beeman Creek Park. These were some of the highlights of 2014, and I will detail some of the successes we have had with new business and economic development next week. Happy New Year, and feel free to call my office at 7418930, email dhartzell@clarence.ny.us or stop by the Supervisors office in Clarence Town Hall.

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Dorothy H. (nee McIntyre) Voll, 93, of Akron, died December 20. Dorothy was wife of the late Frank J.C. Voll; mother of James (Anna) Voll and the late Frank J. (Christine) Voll; grandmother of Raymond (Lisa) Voll, Wendy (Josh) Schadt, Ashley Seamans, Raina Voll and Rachael Voll; great grandmother of eight great-grandchildren; sister of the late Donald, Karl and Paul McIntyre. Visitation was held from the Harris Hill Chapel of the Amigone Funeral Home Inc. Online condolences may be made at www.AMIGONE. com.

Betty Ann (nee Vuchilas) Parisi, 89, of Amherst, died December 15 Betty was wife of the late James P. Parisi; mother of Richard (Ellen) Parisi and the late James L. Parisi; grandmother of Richard and Anthony Parisi; adoring great-grandmother of Alexander. Visitation was held at the Greco Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian burial from St. Leo the Great Church. Online condolences may be made at www.GRECOFUNERAL.com.

Clarence country store owner tells her story Leigh Spoth started dealing antiques five years ago. In June, she became owner of the Clarence Hollow Antique Mall, within the Antique World & Flea Market. Her first garage sale experience was when she was eight years old. “I bought a Little Red Riding Hood marionette with a beautiful celluloid face for a quarter,” Spoth said. “I still have her till this day. From that point I was on my life-long journey in the hunt for treasures. “ She said when offered the opportunity to establish herself as owner, “It was too good to pass up.” Within the mall, there are more than 40 different antique dealers housed

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in the building, which stretches 12,000 squarefeet. Antiques from Western New York include, and are not limited to, fine antiques, primitives, Americana, glassware, art pottery, art glass, historical, military, ephemera, books, jewelry, coins, comics, Lalique and Waterford Crystal, folk art and original artwork. Additionally, there is also a selection of furniture styles available, from Victorian, MidCentury Modern to painted Shabby Chic. Separate from the antique dealers is the Bona-

dio Country Store. “We have a lot of different products, food items, Amish food items, candles, baking mixes and more,” Spoth said, in regard to that store. “I take pride in the fact that our store is super friendly with a dynamic sales team. This is not only good for customers but also my dealers, as well,” Spoth said. “We are a family and have fun doing what we do. I like to treat each and every customer like I would treat a friend or family member coming to my home. We have a very warm and friendly atmosphere in the store, which customers appreciate.”

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Sophie was wife of the late John A. Santora; mother of John A. (Tina) Santora Jr., Rick Santora, Lisa M. Arter and Paul J. (Stacey) Santora; grandmother of Vanessa, John III, Nicole, Alexa, Ashley, Austin, and Brielle; great-grandmother of Christiana; sister of Dolly (Felix) Perez, Pamela (Paul) Bohn, and the late Vito (Rose) Rizzo, Nicholas (Evelyn) Rizzo; also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation was held at the Amherst Chapel of the Amigone Funeral Home Inc. A Mass of Christian burial was held from St. Gregory the Great Church. Interment followed in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Mrs. Santora's memory to American Heart Association or Susan G. Komen For The Cure. Online condolences may be made at www.AMIGONE. com.

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Judith L. (nee Pisani) Crandall, 65, of Amherst, died December 18. Judith was wife of Kenneth G. Crandall; mother of Lisa (Dennis) Gilmartin, Brian Pond, Dawn Crandall and Brian (Michelle) Crandall; grandmother of Shannon Gilmartin, Connor Gilmartin, Maia Crandall and Paige Crandall; sister of Warren Pisani and the late Carol Duckett. Visitation was held from the Tonawanda Chapel of the Amigone Funeral Home Inc. Interment will follow at Acacia Park Resthaven Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www. AMIGONE.com.

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The Maria M. Love Convalescent Fund announces that grant applications are now available on our website www.marialovefund.org. Submissions will be accepted from Erie Country non-profit organizations until 5 p.m. on Jan. 27. Grant requests may range in amounts from $1,000 to $15,000. To qualify, the non-profit organizations must provide assistance to Erie County residents with medically related conditions while promoting independence and Rosina Cipolla, 94, of enhancing their quality of life. Amherst, died Grant proceeds must be used towards programming or December 15. operational costs of the nonprofit organization. Rosina was the wife of The Maria Love the late Pasquale G. CiConvalescent Fund is named polla; mother of Connie (late Pasquale "Pat") Vicari for its founder, Maria M. and Russell L. (Catherine) Love, who worked on behalf Cipolla; grandmother of of those less fortunate in the Joseph (Jennifer) Vicari, Buffalo community in the Mary (Edward) Tepley, Rus- early 20th century.

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Dorothy was wife of the late Jack A. Farley; mother of Rev. Jeffrey (Susan) Farley, Susan (Martin) Maryan and Nancy (Sanjay) Gilani; grandmother of Peter (Stephanie), Julie Beth (Andrew), Brian (Rachel), Kathryn, Jay, Nikki and Arun; sister of Richard (Adelaide) Young; also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation was held at the Tonawanda Chapel of the Amigone Funeral Home Inc. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of WNY, 2805 Wehrle Drive, Suite 6, Williamsville, NY 14221. Online condolences may be made at www.AMIGONE. com.

Sophie M. Santora, 86, of Williamsville, died December 14.

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Pauline was daughter of the late Joseph and Agnes (nee Santospirito) Felicini; sister of Anthony S. Felicini and the late Mamie (late John) Rusciolelli and Martha (late Anthony) Castiglione; also survived by niece, Celeste (late Robert) Kersten and nephew, the late Donald (Margaret) Rusciolelli; she will be sadly missed by many great and great-great nieces and nephews. Visitation was held from the Greco Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial was held from Saint Andrew Roman Catholic Church. Interment followed in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made at www.GRECOFUNERAL.com.

Judith Crandall

John was husband of the late Virginia (nee DeSimone). He is survived by his children Mary, Vincent Belle, Lisa (Joseph) Kubek, grandson Joey, James (Sheree); grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was companion of Dolores Pelosi; brother of Frances Galletta Chambers and the late Reverend Vincent L. Belle; son of the late Letizia and Domenico Belle. John was a lifetime member of the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local #3 New York Niagara Falls/ Buffalo Chapter. He was a lifetime parishioner of Saint Lawrence Church, a member of the Holy Name Society, Usher's Club and past President of the Parish Council. He was a member of the Bailey/Delavan Businessmen and Taxpayers Association and an 18 year member of the board of directors of the Bailey/Delavan Community Center instrumental in building the Schiller Park Senior Center. A graduate of Kensington High School class of 1946, he was a proud member of the Kensington Alumni Association. A past president of the Perseverance Society, the Pine Hill Sportsmen's Club and was an avid Buffalo Bills football fan. After he retired, John remained active with family & friends, St. Lawrence Church, the Bricklayers Union, Kensington Alumni and was an avid golfer. Visitation was held from the Amherst Chapel Amigone Funeral Home Inc. A memorial Mass was held from the St. Lawrence R.C. Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association at m.alz.org/ or Primary Lateral Sclerosis at sp-foundation.

Pauline C. Felicini, 80, of Amherst, died December 14.

Dorothy E. (nee Young) Farley, 87, of Amherst, died December 9.

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sell (Joelle) Vicari, David (Sheila) Cipolla, Elizabeth (Kyle) Costello, Michael (Christine) Cipolla, Emily Cipolla and Kristen Cipolla; great-grandmother of 12 great-grandchildren; sister of Giuseppina (late Angelo) Speranza, Maria (late Giacomo) Cantella and the late Angelina (Joseph) LoPorto, Michele (Francesca), Giovanni (Maria) and Salvatore (Teresa) Inglese; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation was held from the Amherst Chapel of the Amigone Funeral Home Inc. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated from Saint Gregory the Great Church. Online condolences may be made at www.AMIGONE. com.

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Unrealistic and Sophomore provides much-needed scoring punch ambitious resolutions abound with New Year

Lunetta steps up for Clarence

By Mike Haim

SPORTS COLUMNIST

JEFFREY T. BARNES

Clarence forward Nick Lunetta, left, had a goal and an assist during a 2-2 tie against Timon a couple of weeks ago. Lunetta credits hard work and coachability for his offensive performance. Devils hockey team’s goal was to rebuild and improve. Now, thanks in part to players like sophomore Nick Lunetta stepping up on offense, those goals are By Melissa Brawdy being reached sooner than SPORTS REPORTER expected. In a game against Timon on At the beginning of the Dec. 21, Clarence captain season, the Clarence Red and offensive leader Josh

Slowinski was injured early in the game. Although he stayed in the game, he was unable to contribute as much as he and the team are used to. Lunetta picked up his teammate by scoring a goal and picking up an assist in the 2-2 tie. For Lunetta, it’s about hard work and coachability.

“I’ve been playing hockey for about five years, and I’ve found success in hockey by working hard in practices and buying into the systems my coaches have put out for me,” Lunetta said.

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It goes without saying that as we celebrate New Year’s Day, there’s the inevitable onslaught of resolutions people make to improve themselves. Despite those great intentions, the simple fact is that most of those “commitments” are abandoned rather quickly. How many times have you heard someone comment on Dec. 31 about how successful they were in keeping a resolution through the entire year? This column is being written with hopes to break that tradition of non-completion. So while I won’t make public the personal ones – like losing weight, getting more exercise, becoming more patient and less anxious, etc., etc. - I’ll instead try to provide a public service and suggest some more attainable sports-related resolutions I hope we’ll see (not that any of them will actually be achieved). • May the NBA ditch the idea of putting player’s first names on uniforms, as it did for the Christmas games. I understand that players like LeBron James and Kobe Bryant are perhaps better known by their given name, but they’re the exception. In trying to get fans “up close and personal” by seeing “John” or “Kevin” on a uniform, under the number no less, does it really enhance one’s enjoyment of the game? It seemed like a gimmick, kind

of like adding sleeves to the uniforms. But that’s a topic for another day. • May pro sports teams or leagues dismiss the idea of advertising on game-day uniforms. It might work in soccer and auto racing, but it comes across as a money-grab in any other scenario. The four major sports in North America reap handsome amounts of compensation for broadcast rights and ticket sales, and it seems insulting to find one more revenue stream amid a seemingly endless parade of them. We already endure the phone company-sponsored “call to the bullpen” and the energy company-sponsored “power play.” We’ve thankfully been spared the “Budweiser kickoff” from football telecasts many years ago, so there’s always hope that a branded uniform patch will also be kiboshed. • May baseball players abandon pants that drag on the ground or are kept low by their heel spike. I’m not necessarily advocating a return to stirrups, which are making a (sort of) comeback, but I still like to watch the sport played by guys who I don’t fear will trip over their pants. It’s likely a “flavor of the times” anyway and will go away soon enough (along with wearing one’s cap slightly off-center). But I’m old-school enough to wonder how long(er) pants became the sartorial standard.

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Warner’s patience, Davies’ work on the pitch translates to the hardwood for Clarence positive attitude paying off By Melissa Brawdy SPORTS REPORTER

By Melissa Brawdy SPORTS REPORTER

It hasn’t always been an easy road for Dana Warner, but the Clarence indoor track captain has learned the value of patience and positivity to get her to where she is today. The senior has been running track since seventh grade and fell in love right away. “I started running track in seventh grade, and ever since I have enjoyed running,” Warner said. Warner battled injuries during her sophomore and junior year, including stress fractures and a pulled hamstring. But she never gave up. “I would focus on different ways to continue my training, so that when I could run again I would return to my previous form,” Warner said.

The injuries and recovery time taught Warner the importance of taking care of her body and being patient. “It made me realize that you really do need to take care of your body,” she said. “Also, being patient is a huge part of a successful recovery.” And in order to be a successful runner, Warner knows that she must work hard and stay positive even after a bad day. “You have to work hard, and you have to have a positive attitude every time you get out on the track,” she said. “Everyone has bad days and bad races, but you have to think past that and get excited for the next race, the next competition, and the next season.” That positive attitude is something that carries over to the team atmosphere, and Warner is thankful that the Clarence team has that.

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Anna Davies credits soccer for her success as a basketball player. She grew up playing soccer and didn’t start playing basketball until middle school. Now, the 5-foot-10 sophomore plays both sports for Clarence. In basketball, Davies’ 30 points are fourth on the team, while her 30 rebounds are tied for the most on the team. Soccer ignited Davies’ competitive spirit and helps with her athleticism and endurance. Soccer also gave her a role to play as midfielder. “In soccer I play midfield, and a job of a midfielder is to distribute the ball and help your forwards get glory,” Davies explained. She does the same in basketball, sometimes to the disapproval of Clarence basketball coach Erin Booker. “So with basketball I do the same, which Coach doesn’t always like,” Davies said. “But I pass the ball for someone else to score.” Davies knew enough about basketball before she played on a team thanks to her three brothers. She began to play with them, became “one of the

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Anna Davies, a 5-foot-10 sophomore, ranks fourth on Clarence with 30 points this season and is tied for first in rebounds with 30.

guys,” and quickly learned to hate losing. “My three brothers were always there in the driveway playing with friends, so I got involved and became one of the guys,” Davies said. “I don’t like losing no matter what, even in a really small game, so my competitive spirit helps a lot with my success.” She brings that spirit to the court for the Clarence Red Devils. “As a player, I bring a lot of spirit and fire,” Davies said. “I am normally the one on the floor fighting for the ball or the one that is trying to convince a ref to change his call on a play.” Her size is an asset too, of course, but this year’s team also has freshmen Carly Reynolds and Ella Eckert, who are 6-foot-1 and 5-foot-10, respectively. “My size helps a lot, but this year we have a lot of size from others too like Carly and Ella,” Davies said. Her experience is valuable as well. “I have some experience, so that does help with the plays, calls, and just being a teammate,” Davies said.

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Warner also runs Davies brings competitive spirit, desire to win to Lady Red Devils cross country for Clarence, has sights set on PRs “Davies” from page 6

“Track” from page 6 “I enjoy being part of a team and being with my friends and supporting each other,” she said. “I think it’s really important that everyone supports each other and is encouraging because positive reinforcement is key to great performance.” In addition to track, Warner is a member of the cross country team during the fall sports season. Following the cross country season, Warner took two weeks off. After those two weeks, Warner spent time preparing herself for the differences between cross country and track. “After taking two weeks off after my cross country season, I began to focus on my main events, the 1,000, 400, and 800,” she said. “I had to adapt my training from running longer endurance workouts to short sprints.” Warner has competed in one meet so far this season. She is looking forward to Clarence’s meet at Yale and then to sectionals and

feels confident about the season ahead of her. “I think it will be a great season for me,” she said. Over the course of the season, Warner is hoping to qualify for states with her team in the 4x800 race. She also has a couple of personal goals set. “I’m shooting for new personal records in the 1,000 and 800,” Warner said. Warner doesn’t take her role as captain lightly. She knows that everyone must work hard and believes that her responsibility as captain is to push her teammates to be the best they can be. Part of that is conveying that positive attitude that Warner has learned is so important. “As captain, it is my responsibility to encourage and support my teammates each and every day because I know we have the potential to qualify for states,” Warner said, “but we need to work hard every day and have a positive attitude in every event.”

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Davies, left, defends against Williamsville North’s Clare Ahern during the Red Devils’ 49-31 loss to the Spartans on Dec. 18.

For Davies, there were some key differences between soccer and basketball that required some adjustment. Soccer has more running than basketball, and a win comes from creating opportunities. In basketball, there is a playbook. “In basketball, the playbook and executing those plays will create the win,” Davies explained. And winning is what Davies wants more than anything, regardless of which sport she’s playing. “I would like to help the team win, and that is my first priority as a teammate,” Davies said. “I hopefully will achieve a consistent amount of points, rebounds, steals, and assists every game.” In order for the team to win, it starts with defense. “Our defense drives our offense, so we must stay strong defensively, stay mentally and physically healthy and strong, so we make smart decisions on the court and execute needed tasks.” Davies’ biggest goal this season involves the playoffs. “A major goal this year is to have a playoff game at Clarence instead of on the road,” she said. And, of course, to win that playoff game.

Faster ball games, end of ‘tanks’ among New Year’s wishes “Resolutions” from page 6 • May those same baseball players start to move things along. The length of games hasn’t increased exclusively because of added ad breaks. And it’s not only the Yankees and Red Sox who play

as if the earth has stopped rotating. Heck, the Bisons last season played 35 nineinning games that lasted at least three hours. They also played another six extrainning contests that took at

least 3:50. If umpires would stop pitchers from stepping off the mound and get batters to stay at the plate and arrive there before their “dig-in” music ends, we’ll all be happier.

• May fans of underachieving teams (yeah, I’m talking to you, Buffalo) end their espousal of “tanking” as a desirable mission. I know bottoming out has its advantages, but to think that a

professional athlete would sacrifice his own job so that his team will get a high draft pick (and, in turn, potentially replace him) is ludicrous. In an era of endless gossip and anonymous snarkiness

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Love for basketball, work ethic Sophomore credits lead to Barden’s selection as captain teammates for goal, By Melissa Brawdy SPORTS REPORTER

Molly Barden has always loved basketball. She’s been playing the sport in some form since she was very young, and now, the senior is one of the captains on the Clarence varsity team. “I’ve loved basketball since I was a kid, whether it was playing in my driveway or playing in the Clarence elementary league,” Barden said. She has always worked hard, regardless of if she is at practice or playing in a game. Barden knows that

the way she practices will carry over into games, and she says that the hard work she’s consistently put in has led to her success. “I think my success has come because of working hard at practice so that I can perform the best that I can in games,” Barden said. “Coach [Erin] Booker always says to practice like we play, so I push myself to be the best that I can.” So far, Barden has had a season to be proud of. She’s second on the team in points with 36 and leads in steals with 18. Her key to playing well is to stay calm while doing what she can to motivate her team. “So far this season, I’m happy with the way I have played,” Barden said. “I try to stay calm on the court and keep my team motivated

while playing because as the point guard, if I get off my game, then things could start to fall apart for us.” Barden hopes to be playing even better by season’s end. “Of course there are things I can improve on, but it is still early in the season so I hope to do better and clean up my game by the end of the season,” she said. As captain, Barden brings encouragement and experience to her team. Her experience helps with her confidence, and it also helps her teammates to be able to trust her more. “This is my second full year on varsity, but I also played with the team for sectionals as a freshman,” she said. “I think that my experience on the team helps me feel more comfortable and confident on

the court as well as helping my teammates trust me with the ball.” Barden’s personal goal this season is to lead her team well. “A goal of mine is to be a leader for my team,” Barden said. “Being a captain this year, it is important that I encourage my team in order to reach our goals.” Her team seems to share Barden’s opinion on hard work, and that gives Barden a reason to be excited. She believes that this year’s team is good enough to go far. “I am very excited for this season,” Barden said. “We really want to succeed this year and are willing to work hard in order to do that. I expect us to be one of the teams to beat this year, which is a great feeling.”

Stallions tie Blades, down Lakeview

The Mite Major Clarence Stallions and Wheatfield Blades faced off on Dec. 19 at Hockey Outlet. For the Stallions, Luke Marchant (Clarence) opened the scoring with a breakaway goal. Defenseman and former Wheatfield Blade Drew Idzik (North Tonawanda), then recorded a goal. On a partial breakaway, Miles Santa Maria (Amherst)

rang a shot in off the goaltender ’s left post. Liam Graham (Clarence) slid a shot into the net on an odd-man rush to put the Stallions up 4-3 in the third. For Wheatfield, TJ Bamrick (of Amherst) contributed to all four goals, cashing in with three of his own and adding a helper. Easton Larrabee and Matthew

Myhalenko each assisted one of Bamrick’s goals. The Wheatfield goal that Bamrick set up was recorded by Owen Tylec, and it was Bamrick’s third goal that salvaged a tie for the Blades. ••• The Stallions defeated the Lakeview Hawks of Hamburg, 5-1, on Dec. 20, building their offense on solid defense. Stal-

lions’ defensemen Owen McIntyre, Tucker Schoen, Maximus Henning (Clarence) and Idzik permitted only seven shots on net. Goals for the Stallions were had by: Marchant (two), Alex Fulfaro (Amherst), Nic Zivis (Clarence) and Santa Maria. Assists were had by Cameron Stadelmaier (Wheatfield) and Santa Maria.

assist vs. Timon “Lunetta” from page 6

In addition to hard work and good coaching, Lunetta’s improvement this season has come from practices and from his teammates. “I’ve improved since the start of the season because of all the practices against bigger and better players that we have on our team,” he said. His confidence has grown since the beginning of the season, and his improved offense only adds to that. “So far this year, I’ve been able to find a little more poise with the puck as the season progresses, and recently being able to find the back of the net has been a nice reward,” Lunetta said. Lunetta credited his teammates for his goal as well as his assist against Ti m o n . B r e t t N a y l o r helped out with the goal, and Andrew Kempton was in the right place to score the goal on which Lunetta had a helper. “I think I was just in the right place at the right time and was able to find an opening low blocker side after Brett Naylor did most of the hard work off the face off,” Lunetta explained. “As far as the assist goes, it’s much

easier to make the right pass when guys are going to the right spot, and Kempton was in the right position to put the puck past the goalie.” With its newfound offense and confidence, Clarence is able to set new goals now. Expectations are set higher by both coach Rich Brooks and the players. They’re able to talk about the playoffs now, and not just getting there. “As a team, I think it’s very possible for us to finish close to the top of the league and make a very good playoff run,” Lunetta said. “And I know that is what Coach Brooks is expecting of us.” Lunetta plans to do whatever he can to help the team achieve those goals. Most of all, he hopes that his offensive contributions will continue. “I’m hoping to keep putting the puck in the net whenever possible and set up the guys on my line for some goals as well,” Lunetta said. If Lunetta and his teammates can continue to improve and contribute offense, they’ll could be set for the playoffs and for the future.

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Leigh Spoth, owner of the Clarence Hollow Antique Mall, opened the Bonadio Country Store to provide a different experience for shoppers. She said inspiration for her entrepreneurial spirit derives from her grandfather, who opened his own grocery store along with his two brothers in 1937 in Corning, N.Y. The mission of the country store is to provide a different experience for antiquarians. “I wanted to offer customers a new and fun addition to their average day of antiquing. I have a large variety

of items for your home and family,” she said. Items at the shop include Swan Creek Soy Candles and Melts, artisan made soaps, Jake and Amos Amish foods, Rabbit Creek baking mixes, gluten-free items, Country Fresh Fudge, custom-made gift baskets and more. The Bonadio Country Store also offers the largest selection of Lori Michell characters in Western New York.

Above all, Spoth said her favorite part of her job is that she is able to say, “I own an antique mall. It’s fun to say. “Antiquing is something I’ve done my whole life, and something I’ve always loved,” she added. The Clarence Hollow Antique Mall is open from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. daily and can be found at 11111 Main St.

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Each holiday season, children convalescing at Children’s Hospital on Bryant Street in Buffalo, from many types of illness, may never know the joys of the Christmas holiday. The Amberleigh Retirement Community, in Williamsville, volunteers for those children who are in the hospital on Christmas Day, this year. Amberleigh Executive Director Margaret Kleinmann’s parents — who worked at Children’s Hospital for more than 40 years — were the inspiration for her “pay-itforward” toy collection campaign for kids in the hospital over the holidays.

Kleinmann says this tradition of delivering toys to the children hospitalized at Children’s during the holidays, as one of her greatest pleasures. “It gives me great joy to bring these toys that were so generously donated by our residents and their families to kids who may never have a Christmas at home,” she said. Kleinmann and her own two children, along with some residents of Amberleigh and of course Santa himself, played by Amberleigh resident Jack Brown, delivered a bus full of toys on Dec. 22, to be distributed on Christmas Day at Children’s Hospital. Sue Mirabella from Child Life Services at Children’s

Hosptial, helps to coordinate the distribution of the toys Amberleigh donated to the children on Christmas Day. Every year Amberleigh hosts a Christmas party for all of its residents and their families, with admission to the party, an unwrapped toy for donation to the kids at Children’s Hospital. “Every year our residents and their family members outdo their support for this very worthy cause and it brings me and my staff great pride to deliver their love to sick kids,” Kleinmann said. “The residents love to do it to and without their support, this toy drive would not be possible.”

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