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The Clarence Sun / Saturday, December 06, 2014

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Ginger Lindner started the military care package program out of the Clarence American Legion Post 838 seven years ago. More than 3,700 boxes have been sent to deployed soldiers. Pictured are members and volunteers with packages made from donated items. By Alicia Greco THE SUN EDITOR

For several years, Clarence residents have been donating items toward putting together care packages to be sent to those in the military. Ginger Lindner started the program when she first became president of the Clarence American Legion Post 838. “I asked the girls if they’d consider standing behind me and sending some care packages at that time,” Lindner said. Starting with 19 different packages, she said “it just mushroomed from there.” In the past, members have put together 300400 packages, in one year.

The amount of packages all depend on the amount of donations that post will receive. In an assembly line fashion, volunteers from all over the local area gather to package, seal and prepare items for shipping. “We’ve had so much wonderful, wonderful support from Clarence and the townspeople and business. We’re just trying to do it as long as we can. “To me there’s always a need for it,” she said, in regard to the military packages. “[Our soldiers] do so much for us and the country that we love.” Items vary, whether it be financial donations or small toiletries, snacks and socks. “A few years ago, we had a sailor contact us. Over

there they were cutting up their T-shirts for socks,” she said. Packages filled with socks were put together for service men and women. Care packages are sent out to Afghanistan, Cuba (where some of our soldiers are), Iraq, as well as the VA Hospital. So far this year, approximately 22 boxes will be sent to the families of deployed soldiers from the Connecticut St. Armory. “We have a lot of businesses that donate to us. They’ve just been wonderful to us,” she added. “I can’t say enough about Clarence working with us.” “Our boys and girls, I’m concerned for them … I know there’s a lot [of them] coming home, but they still don’t tell you how many are going,” Lindner said.

She is a part of a military family to a point, she said. Her husband was in the military, two of her nephews are in the United States Air Force and her father was in the air force during World War II. Although there is an immediate call for donations for the Holiday Cheer boxes, item collection will be taking place all year round, from various drop-off spots, including Our Lady of Peace, Clarence Presbyterian Church, Clarence Youth Bureau, as well as the Clarence Senior Center. How much longer will these military boxes continue on? “God willing, as long as we can do it,” she said. To donate, call Lindner at 759-6318.

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Test your holiday knowledge during the Chamber’s Holiday Mixer Santa Quiz. mixer. According to chamber THE SUN EDITOR President Judy Sirianni, this event has been happenGift giving games and ing “for many, many years. community chatter will We just keep expanding it.” take over Protocol Restaurant on Tuesday, Dec. 9 for the Clarence Chamber See “Holiday Mixer” of Commerce’s holiday By Alicia Greco

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It was the first time that Lenz had heard about country inns and bed-and-breakfasts, until the industry started to blossom later in the 1980s. After reading the book, Lenz set out on a tour of more than 50 country inns and B&Bs in the Northeast to gather information about innkeeping. In 1974, he then purchased the Asa Ransom House. Built in 1853, the colonial-style house is situated in the Cow Hollow hamlet of Clarence. Asa Ransom, the “Founding Father” of Clarence, was a silversmith who opened a grist mill on the site of that building. Lenz tailored the Asa Ransom House Country Inn for a clientele that seeks fine country dining and distinctive early American history and décor. The original dining room at the Asa Ransom House was converted into a library with a fireplace and the entrance of the house was moved from the side of the building near the parking lot to the front. A gift shop was built in the location of the old entrance. When less dining capacity was needed, the inn’s informal dining room was turned into a guest room, the Country Garden Suite. “We put French doors going out into the herb garden,” he said. “You’ll see the chef out there during the warmer months, clipping different herbs like marjoram and thyme to use in cooking.” During the first 12 years as an establishment, there were four guest rooms and the inn was closed Fridays and Saturdays. Today B&B guests are able to choose from 10 rooms, all

year round. Nine of the rooms have fireplaces, six rooms have a porch or balcony and two rooms have whirlpool tubs. Each guest room has a private bath, hidden television and is individually heated and air-conditioned. Wireless Internet is available throughout the inn. Rates include a full country breakfast. Lenz shares innkeeping duties with his daughter, Abigail Lenz, who is a chef. They work hand and hand, he said. “It’s a blessing having my daughter because we split up the work. And then we have a very good staff, excellent people, some of them old timers,” Robert Lenz said. The two innkeepers cook the breakfasts for B&B guests and the chef on staff prepares the other meals. “We enjoy cooking for our guests, getting to know them and answering their questions about what to see,” he said. “The people that like country inns and B&Bs are warm and friendly, almost like family.” The Asa Ransom House Country Inn has substantial repeat customers and business from word-of-mouth recommendations, Lenz said. Some guests have been regularly visiting for 20 to 30 years. Many travelers are from the Midwest on their way to New England and vice versa. “They might have relatives in the area. Some of them come because there is so much to do in Western New York. I get that compliment from people all the time. They used to come in years ago for one night and then they were

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for dinner, afternoon tea and lunch, dinner theater nights with the Lancaster Opera House or a getaway package, which includes dinner, any menu selection, a fireplace room, and a full country breakfast. The Sunshine Square Gifts store carries a variety of gifts including Christmas ornaments, Asa Ransom mugs, teas and children’s toys and books. Asa Ransom House Country Inn is located at 10529 Main St. in Clarence and can be reached at 759-2315.

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Gift games, festive fun at Clarence Chamber holiday party Holiday Mixer from Page 1 event. “We’ll do a number of different thing to entice our people to have one good time,” she said. RSVP is necessary and must take place by Monday, Dec. 8, at the latest. Do so by calling the chamber office at 631-3888 or emailing info@clarencechamber.org. “It’s a nice, nice event. I’m sure everybody will really, really enjoy it,” Sirianni said. Protocol Restaurant is located at 6766 Transit Road. The Clarence Chamber of Commerce office is located at 8899 Main St. No. 4. SUBMITTED

Participate in gift exchange games, holiday quizzes and a cookie contest at this year’s Clarence Chamber of Commerce Holiday Mixer on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at Protocol Restaurant. “It’s bringing everybody together and all people can come: members and nonmembers,” Sirianni added. The event will begin at 6 p.m. There is an entry cost, per person. Food will be provided and a cash bar will be available. Clarence chamber’s holiday mixer will replace the recurring AM Networking event for the month of December. In addition to celebrating the holiday, this event also allows open opportunity for community members to network. At Protocol Restaurant, “The food’s good. It’s a nice opportunity for everybody to come in and network,” Sirianni said. Various activities will also be taking place, that

night. Attendees are requested to bring a $5-10 gift for a gift exchange game. The present should be wrapped and have no name attached to it. “They put it underneath the tree. When it’s time to do the exchange, we take all the gifts and put them in the center of the floor,” Sirianni said. People will be given a number. When numbers are called, gifts will be given, stolen and traded. “We really mix it up a lot,” Sirianni said with a laugh. A Best Cookie Contest will be taking place during the evening, as well. Upon entrance to the event, attendees will give

their cookie batches to staff and will then be given a number. Halfway through the event, five judges will vote on which cookie was the best; the winner will receive a prize. Those participating must make four dozen cookies, which will also be placed out for the other attendees of the event to enjoy. The Clarence Chamber of Commerce will also be accepting unwrapped gifts and canned items to give to the Clarence Food Pantry, this season. Test holiday knowledge during a Santa quiz. “We’ll have the music going and asking them trivia questions about Santa,” she said, adding that there will be a DJ at the

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The Clarence Center United Methodist Church, will host “The Friends of Harmony!” concert at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10. This male chorus sings 4-part harmony a cappella style. There will be a variety of music including some Christmas favorites. Friends, family, and acquaintances are invited to this evening of melodic entertainment. Free will offering will be available, as well as light refreshments following the performance. The Clarence Center United Methodist Church is located at 9750 Clarence Center Road in Clarence Center.

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CSEF continues to help local students This is a guest column by Clarence Central School District Superintendent Geoffrey Hicks. Last year the Clarence Schools Enrichment Foundation (CSEF) raised more than $160,000 to reach their goal of restoring all of the extracurricular clubs and modified sports that had been subject to budget cuts in the 2013-14 school year. The Clarence community generously supported the CSEF fundraising efforts and thousands of students were provided with essential opportunities to participate in their favorite clubs and sports. The CSEF engaged in hundreds of hours of fund raising activities in order to save extracurricular and modified sports opportunities last year for Clarence students and those opportunities were successfully reinstated in the 2014-15 budget. The restoration campaign of the CSEF was a rousing victory for students and this year, the foundation has added the funding of educational minigrants to their goals. The mini-grants enhance the educational experiences of students by supporting the initiatives of Clarence teachers, coaches, and club advisors to offer ancillary enrichment opportunities in the arts, sciences, math, technology, applied career skills, and athletics. Teachers, coaches, or advisors are eligible to apply for the mini-grants. A selection committee reviews the applications and judges them using a set of welldefined criteria, which includes considering the number of students impacted by the project and the alignment with school goals. Winners will be se-

lected in the fall and spring of the school year. Last week the CSEF announced twelve mini-grant recipients and donated $10,000 in grant awards to teachers. Ron Kotlik, a social studies teacher at Clarence High School, was awarded four Chromebook® computers to be used with his “flipped” classroom model. Sixth grade teachers received funding for the third annual Green Day experience for all sixth graders. Dan Denecke was awarded funds to take Ledgeview Elementary students to hear the Buffalo Philharmonic at Kleinhans. The fourth grade teachers at Clarence Center were provided with funds to purchase iPads and a document camera for technology integration. Steve Merlihan was awarded sound integration equipment for the high school auditorium. Foreign language teachers at Clarence Middle School were awarded digital microphones to use in class. Kim Boyle received funding for workshops with the high school Leadership Academy. The Harris Hill Cooking Club also received funding, as did the selfcontained class at Clarence High School. Finally, the seventh grade English Language Arts teachers were awarded funds to support a poetry workshop. The CSEF is made up of ordinary people who achieve extraordinary things for our students. On behalf of all the students in Clarence, I wish to thank our community for their continued support of the Foundation. The Clarence Central School District’s office is located at 9625 Main St. in Clarence and can be reached at 407-9100.

Letter to the editor: Walkers be aware Editor: Every time I hear of someone who has been seriously hurt or killed while walking in the street, it is very upsetting. In most cases it could be avoided. Parents, school officials and law enforcement should be educating both young and old on the proper way to walk in the street. Remember to always walk facing traffic so you can see the vehicles coming towards you. This could give you time to jump or leap to safety.

Supervisor praises Clarence Youth Bureau efforts

ALICIA GRECO

The Clarence Youth Bureau is located at 10510 Main St. in Clarence.

Today’s drivers for whatever reason are distracted which often ends in a tragedy. I walk every day and see how many walkers have no idea they are violating the law or have never been taught. Wouldn’t it be nice if our local television stations did a series of public service announcements on the dangers of walking on the wrong side of the street? It might even save a life. John Campochiaro East Amherst

This is a guest column by services and programming Clarence Town Supervisor to reach a more diverse David Hartzell Jr. segment (from ages 3-19 and older) of our residents. The town of Clarence The town applied for buhas always had activities reau status in 2006 with the for its youth, whether it New York State Office of was sports leagues, crafts Children and Family Serin the park or a place to vices and in 2007 the Clarice skate in the winter. As ence Youth Bureau was the town has grown, lead- formed. The department ers recognized that an ex- was housed at the Town panded, formal program Hall and operated out of an with adult leadership was older building on Sheridan needed to tie together all of Drive. This location proved the separate programs that to be too small and much existed. too expensive to maintain, The town of Clarence so the town of Clarence Youth Department was es- leased the former post oftablished in 2005 with the fice building at 10510 Main hiring of Youth Director St. in 2008 and purchased Dawn Kinney. The town the site in 2013. wanted to expand youth This proved to be an ex-

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cellent move for Clarence, as the programs and services have expanded beyond expectation. The mission of the Youth Bureau is to provide services, opportunities and resources that promote positive, healthy development among the youth of Clarence. The community has come to know the Youth Bureau for the variety and quality of the programs it offers to youth of all ages. The most sought after program is the Youth Volunteer Program for youth ages 12-20. That program is recognized by Clarence High School as an approved agency for the required community service hours needed to graduate.

The Volunteer Program has grown from 9 volunteers in 2006 to currently more than 400 active volunteers. A variety of community service opportunities are provided year round at agencies and organizations both within Clarence and outside its borders. Some of the favorite volunteer events include cooking a meal at the Ronald McDonald House, sorting and packing food at the Food Bank of Western New York, bowling with residents at Sacred Heart Nursing Home, and assisting children with their Lego creations at the Clarence Public Library for LEGO Club. These are just a few of the many opportunities afforded to those looking to give back to their community or to those in need. The Youth Bureau offers a wide range of classes and programs year round including “Just for Girls,” “Just for Little Girls,” “Just for Boys,” “3- & 4- Year Old Playgroup,” “Family Fun Night,” “Parents Day Out,” “Movie in the Park,” “Summer Youth Series,” as well as special events including “Halloween in the Park,” “Winterfest” and the “Holiday Tree Lighting.” The Youth Bureau has a citizen’s advisory council which is known as the Youth Board.

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ews. 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. Memorials may be made to Brothers of Mercy Nursing Home. Online condolences may be made at www.AMIGONE. com.

Inc. A ceremony was held at the Eastern Hills Wesleyan Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Eastern Hills Wesleyan Church.

Felix Pilecki Felix W. Pilecki, 95, of Clarence, died November 20. Felix was husband of Florence (nee Kosinski) Pilecki; father of Cyndie Carroll and Chris A. (Stephanie) Pilecki; brother of the late Brunon, Raymond Pilecki and June Kuehmeier. Felix was a United States Army Veteran who served in the European Theater of operations during World War II. A Mass of Christian burial was held Dec. 3 from Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church. Arrangements by the Harris Hill Chapel of the Amigone Funeral Home Inc.

Mary Doraski Mary T. (nee Corica) Doraski, 92, of Clarence, died November 26. Mary was mother of Joseph (Flora) Doraski, Steven Doraski, Ann (late Ernest) Pike, Susan (Michael) Rajczak and Joan (Robert) Burns; grandmother of nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; sister of Frank "Hank" Corica, Catherine Drilling, the late Josephine Arter, Anthony, Samuel, Joseph, Blase and John Corica; also survived by many nieces and neph-

Geraldine Stroh Leo Duggan Leo M. Duggan Jr., of Amherst, died November 30. Leo was husband of 59 years to Mary Jane (nee Gillespie) Duggan; father of Leo Matthew III of Long Beach, Calif. (Kristina Ashby), Michael of Amherst (Margaret Meek), Mark of Boston, MA (Molly Diggins) and Mary Alice Attea of Amherst (Frank); grandfather of Maggie, Michael, Mary Catherine, Katie, Allison, Frank, Liam, Delia, Shannon and Leo Matthew IV. A memorial Mass was held from Saint Benedict Church. Arrangements were by Amigone Funeral Home Inc. Online condolences may be made at www.AMIGONE. com.

Anthony Maggio Anthony J. "Bud" Maggio, of Amherst, died November 30. Anthony was the beloved husband of 52 years to Rosaline (nee LoVullo) Maggio; father of John (MaryAnn) Maggio and Michelle Maggio; grandfather of Julie Maggio; brother of John W. Maggio; also survived by nieces, nephews, family and friends. Visitation was held at the Amherst Chapel of the Amigone Funeral Home

Geraldine M. (nee Mueller) Stroh, 84, of Depew, died November 27. Geraldine was wife of the late Ralph J. Stroh; mother of Richard, Pamela (Kevin) Hurtgam, and Susanne (William) Brown; grandmother of Erin (Mark) Rountree, Matthew (Brianna), Andrea, Jenna, and Melanie; greatgrandmother of Keira and Charlotte; sister of Cordelia (Carl) Rohloff and predeceased by 4 sisters and a brother; sister-in-law of June Mueller; cousin and friend of Eloise Simmons; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation was held at the Urban-Amigone Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian burial from Saint Martha Parish. Geraldine traveled and was an avid gardener. She was also involved in her local parish, Saint Martha Church, and volunteered with the Lady's of Charity, in Buffalo. Online condolences may be made at www.AMIGONE. com.

John Ellerton John Ellerton, of Clarence, died October 24. John was father of John R. (Pamela) of Manlius, N.Y., Susan Ellerton (Daniel Baney) of Tonawanda; grandfather of Andrew (Beryl Wright), James Ellerton, Daniel Jr. and Anthony Baney; great-grandfather of

Maxwell, and Jeffrey (Ann) and Kaleigh and Isla, Natalie Marzullo. John was born April 22, 1923 in Hemmingford, Quebec, Canada to Roy Lincoln and Viva Ann (nee Baskin) Ellerton. He attended schools in Albany and the University of Florida. He married Natalie Bell who predeceased him on October 23, 2008. His work included more than 30 years with NCR, progressing from office manager in Schenectady, N.Y. to branch manager in Buffalo, earning many awards along the way including being the first in the nation to achieve sales objectives for the year. He later was director of human resources at M&T Bank. John resigned from the bank to join his wife, Natalie, in her home-based decorative accessories business, which at the time was far ahead of the trend. He and Natalie traveled around the country in their motor home while active in this business. John served in the army in World War II in the 302 Cannon Company of the 94th Infantry Division and saw 235 consecutive days of combat including action in the Battle of the Bulge. He was awarded the Purple Heart. John was a Mason, Shriner and Jester, holding positions in Jesters of Impressario and director in Utica. He had been involved in Cub Scouts, Rotary and the Admiralty of the Thousand Islands. John spent time with his family at their summer place in the Thousand Islands which they began visiting in 1957. He also boated, skied, did curling and golfed. A service will be held on December 6 at Harris Hill Chapel at 11 a.m. at the Amigone Funeral Home Inc., 8440 Main Street, Clarence, NY. Memorials may be made at Veterans Administration Western New York Healthcare System, GPS 1700, Attn: Volunteer Service, 3495 Bailey Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14215, c/o John Ellerton Memorial GPS 1700. Online condolences may be made at www.AMIGONE.com.

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New Life Consignment found a new home at 10255 Main St. Suite 1 in Clarence. By Alicia Greco THE SUN EDITOR

New Life Consignment has reopened its doors, this time at a new location, in Clarence. Operated under the New Life Center United Pentecostal Church, proceeds from the outreach consignment shop will go back to the church. During a business meeting among church representatives in January 2012, the idea of a consignment shop was discussed as a service to provide to the community of Western New York. “We decided to open a consignment shop as a fundraiser for our church and as an outreach to our community,” said Courtney Lillis, administrative assistant to the church. In April of that year, New Life Consignment opened on Main Street in Williamsville, until this year when a decision was made that the plaza would be torn down within the next few years. Rather than shutting down the operation, the church decided to find a new location for the store and moved in November. According to Lillis, Toni Rankin, who oversees the shop, was an “advocate who wanted to move out there [to Clarence] because she loves it there. We wanted to stay close to where we were, and Williamsville was too expensive.” In a small brick building, Lillis said that she likes that this spot is one open space, whereas at the plaza the establishments were very segmented. “I love it. I really do love it. We have an awesome shop. I really think people are going to love it. Hopefully Clarence embraces us,” said Clarence resident Rankin. With close proximity to

the old location, now located at 10255 Main St. Suite 1 in Clarence, the shop will maintain many of its customer base, as well as gain some new. The inventory is moved in and the doors are re-opened for customers to explore. A grand re-opening held by the Clarence Chamber of Commerce was held Dec. 4. Special sales will run throughout the weekend. Now exclusively women’s wear, items include clothing, shoes, purses and accessories, as well as brands that can be found at discount prices on the shelves of the shop including Michael Kors, Ann Taylor, bebe, Banana Republic, and others. “We are a non-profit 501 3(c) and [monies will] fund our programs such as Student Ministries, Sunday School, Financial Peace University, Women’s group, our van that picks people up for church” and more, according to Lillis. Monies earned at the shop will go to the church to assist repairs as well as maintain programs. New Life Center United Pentecostal Church — a small church in 1972 — is now a large congregation, located at 80 Luksin Drive. in Tonawanda. Other services and programs that the church hosts include events for children, teens, a financial planning class, Vacation Bible School, and monthly women’s meetings. The shop is currently open; official hours will be announced after the ribbon cutting ceremony. For more information, visit newlifeconsignment.com, call 906-8650, or email newlifeconsignment@gmail.com.

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Loss of key wrestlers won’t slow Clarence UB takes in quest for sectional supremacy chance on rising star Mike Haim

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By Melissa Brawdy SPORTS REPORTER

With a history of success, the Clarence varsity wrestling team hopes that hard work and endurance will continue that tradition despite the loss of a few of last year’s key wrestlers. Last year’s team finished with a record of 15-2 while going undefeated in ECIC I league play with an 8-0 record. Clarence was ranked 11th in New York State and No. 1 among large schools. Three Clarence wrestlers were sectional champions: Dylan Arena at 99 pounds, Nate Schwab at 160 pounds, and Jake Weber at 170 pounds. Ryan Schlager finished second at sectionals, Jack Welsh finished fourth, Brendan Arena third, and Austin Czaja fourth. Weber is one of a few key players Clarence lost to graduation at the end of last year. Not only was he a sectional champion, but Weber also finished fourth in New York State and set several school records. Weber’s season record of 48-3 was a school record, as was his career record of 182-43. He also set records in career HEAD COACH: Jason Chase COACH’S OUTLOOK: “This year’s team is much different than last year’s. With many key losses to graduation the team is going to be looking for a lot of younger wrestlers to step up.”

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Ryan Schlager takes down one of his Clarence wrestling teammates during a recent practice. pins with 100 and season pins with 34. Czaja and Brendan Arena also graduated last year, and Clarence coach Jason Chase knows that this year will look much different and different KEY WRESTLERS: Ryan Schlager Dylan Arena Nate Schwab Jack Welsh Ryan Burns Nick Audino Derek Kelkenburg Mike Phelphs

boys will need to step up in order for the team to be successful. “This year’s team is much different than last year’s. With many key losses to graduation, the team is going to be looking for a lot of younger wrestlers to step up,” Chase said. “Every year is a new start. We have lost some key wrestlers to graduation and with every new opening there is a new opportunity to step up. Hopefully we have a few new guys that want to work hard and continue on a strong wrestling tradition here at Clarence.”

Hard work is what Chase teaches. “The most important thing I can teach my team this year that the hard work and the grind of the wrestling season will pay off,” he said. “It’s not an easy sport. To go in and battle everyday is one of the most difficult things to do. If they endure the battle throughout the year, it will pay off.” The team still does have a few wrestlers with valuable experience. Schwab, Dylan Arena, and Ryan Burns all have experience going to the state championship. “They are working hard and

are looking to lead the team this season,” Chase said. Welsh and Schlager bring experience from placing at sectionals, and Nick Audino, Derek Kelkenburg, and Mike Phelps also bring a valuable amount of varsity experience. Despite the differences between last year’s team and this year’s, Chase has high expectations for his team. He does know that it might not be as easy this year as it has been in the past.

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For fans and players alike, a host of normal reactions followed Jeff Quinn’s firing as head coach of the Buffalo Bulls football program back on October 13. First came shock, followed by a desire to navigate through the remainder of the season, and finally the anticipation of learning who would be hired next. It was fair to expect that UB would make its announcement in grand fashion, with the university making a big splash to cap Athletic Director Danny White’s national search for a new leader, preferably someone with a sterling reputation. On Monday, most of that checklist was fulfilled with the hiring of Lance Leipold.Alumni Arena was the scene for a truly grand announcement, the facility festooned with decorations usually saved for graduations or keynote speeches. Leipold’s reputation exceeds the definition of sterling; he has led Division III Wisconsin-Whitewater to a 1066 record in eight seasons. That’s not a typo: his record is really 106-6. As for the big splash part, that’s open to debate; a Division III coach wasn’t exactly what many expected from White. Instead of bringing in someone with instant name recognition, perhaps someone with longterm Division I experience or NFL pedigree, UB has staked its future to a coach who will need to adapt to a higher-level and higher-pressure recruiting process, covering a much wider geographic area.

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Clarence track set to compete with new-look squad

By Melissa Brawdy SPORTS REPORTER

Losing talented senior athletes to graduation is never easy on a sports team. Among the athletes lost by this year’s Clarence boys varsity indoor track team are last year’s sectional champions, Dan Huben and Ted Okon. Huben won the 3,200-meter run and not only did Okon win the high jump, but he currently holds the school high jump record. Making up for the loss of Huben and Okon, as well as other talented seniors from last year’s team, is something that this year’s team will have to deal with and overcome. This year’s team doesn’t yet have the depth that last year’s team had. Clarence coach John Hunt is aware of the difficulty that will cause his team. “This year’s team will lack the depth that we had last year,” Hunt said. “We

graduated several good seniors that will be hard to replace.” Still, this year’s team has a few talented seniors who are expected to be leaders and hopefully make up for some of the depth that the team lacks. Zachary Kuloszewski, Anthony Casullo, and Greg Blackburn are all fast runners who lead the team in distance running events. Senior Jonny Schmidt and junior Stephen Marzano, both members of the Clarence football team during the fall, will lead the team in sprints. Senior Britton Mann, also a member of the varsity football team during the fall sports season, holds the school record for the shot put and will be a key member of this year’s track team. The focus this year is to rebuild and develop the depth that the team lost to graduation last year. It will also be a year of members of the team finding their places on the team and figuring out how each athlete can best contribute.

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Senior Britton Mann owns Clarence’s school record in the shot put.

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Young Sacred Heart bowling team dealing with late start to 2014-15 season By Melissa Brawdy SPORTS REPORTER

Almost everyone in Western New York was affected by an unexpected November snowstorm. The Sacred Heart varsity bowling team was no exception, as the weather kept the Sharks from practicing and forced them to postpone the first three matches of the season. Sacred Heart bowling coach Frank Sewastynowicz feels that the late start will be a setback for this year’s team. “Although we had im-

proved by [last] year’s end, we are basically back to square one this year, as the early-winter weather and school closings put a crimp in our practice schedules,” he said. Last year’s team finished in sixth place with a 16-40 record, an improvement over the previous year’s record of 5-51. The team not only improved from one year to the next, but each of the five girls on the team improved her average by at least 15 percent over the course of the season. Last year’s team consisted of one senior, two juniors, and three freshmen.

This year’s team is young. Not only did it lose last year’s lone senior to graduation, but the team also lost two of last year’s starting freshmen. Senior captain Alexis Smith will lead this year ’s team. Elizabeth Colston and Taylor Williams are the other two seniors. Junior Erielle Trueheart and sophomores Megan Lewis and Naomi Williams round out the squad. “We don’t have any standouts, just a group of girls who replace experience with enthusiasm,” Sewastynowicz said. This year’s team has a lot to learn and a lack of expe-

rience they’ll need to make up for by learning quickly. “We have a young squad, not in the sense of their age, but in their bowling skills,” Sewastynowicz said. “Basics still need to be learned and then applied.” Sewastynowicz’s goal for this year’s team is still to improve on last year’s 16-40 record, even despite lack of experience and preseason practice. “Our goal this year is to take what we’ve learned from last year and improve upon it,” Sewastynowicz said. The weather forced Sacred Heart to postpone matches

Clarence athletes emphasize learning their role, executing

against Immaculata, Mt. St. Mary, and Cardinal O’Hara. The team’s first match was Tuesday (Dec. 2) against Buffalo Seminary, and Sacred Heart came away with a 4-0 loss. Sacred Heart faced Nardin on Thursday (Dec.4), and the team’s next match will be on Tuesday, Dec. 9 against Mt. Mercy. In order to meet the goals that Sewastynowicz and the girls have set for themselves, the more experienced bowlers will need to lead by escape and help their younger teammates. “The older girls will need to step up and help the

younger ones if we want to improve,” Sewastynowicz said. He is excited for this season and also for the future beyond, as the new bowlers joining the JV team give the Sacred Heart bowling team the depth it needs. “We have a good core of new bowlers on our JV team, which with learned skills and practice give us much to look forward to.” But for now, the focus is on this season and an enthusiastic team that will do its best to make up for what the Buffalo weather tried to take away.

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Clarence will lean on a cast of new and familiar faces in 2014-15. “I think some of our long term goals are the same. We are hoping to make a good run at another league title and push for a sectional title,” Chase said. “It will be a challenge, but it is always interesting to see which guys step up and make an impact on the team.” Chase and the members of the Clarence team have set a few individual goals as well. “Also, we have a few individuals with some pretty high goals for themselves,” Chase said. “Hopefully, we can come out of the season with multiple wrestlers standing high on the podium in the state tournament.” In order to meet the goals and

expectations that Chase and the Clarence team have set for themselves, younger wrestlers need to develop, older wrestlers need to continue to improve and contribute, and everyone needs to work hard. “I think the key to our success as far as winning and losing is going to be how our younger wrestlers develop,” Chase said. “It’s a long season and a wrestler can really improve in one season. We have a number of wrestlers that are very talented, and we need to have the remaining guys on the team continue to work hard and get better everyday.”

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The Clarence boys track team is focused on developing the depth it lost to graduation last year. “This year will be a year where we have to build and find places for our better athletes to excel,” Hunt said. “We will be doing a lot of development this year.” Still, Hunt hopes to see overall team improvement throughout the course of the season. The goal he has set for the

team is not only weekly improvement, but also to be ready for sectionals. “Our main goal is to get better each week and be ready for sectionals,” Hunt said. In order to do that, each member of the track team will need to learn his role quickly and work hard to be the best he can be in

that role. Knowing his place and doing his part to rebuild the depth of the team will help this year’s team rebuild quickly and accomplish those goals of weekly improvement and preparation for the sectional championship. The team’s first meet was Friday (Dec. 5), a coed meet at Buffalo State

College, and the team has a throwing event scheduled for Saturday (Dec. 6), also a coed event. It will take place at 9 a.m. at Lancaster High School. Clarence’s next meet will take place next Saturday (Dec. 13) at the Ithaca College Invite at Ithaca College.

Stallions beat Buffalo Luke Marchant spearheaded the offense with both goals while goaltender Josh Gawron was an iron shield for the Mite Major Clarence Stallions, as they defeated the division rival Buffalo Saints, 2-1, on Nov. 23. North Tonawanda resident Evan Becigneul and Wheatfield resident Cameron Stadelmaier had assists.

Gawron saved 23 of 24 shots, including a few saves on short range shots from the slot. The Stallions’ defense of Maximus Henning, Drew Idzik, Joey Manguso, Owen McIntryre and Tucker Schoen was also instrumental in limiting the number of quality scoring opportunities for the Saints.

Leipold’s success ‘more compelling’ than D-I experience “UB” from page A6 “It’s still football,” Leipold said Monday. “Everyone’s going to have a learning curve. If there was a first-time head coach standing here, he would have a learning curve. I’d like to think that all of my experiences have helped prepare me for this opportunity.” White emphasized that head coaching experience was paramount in the hiring process, and that someone working his way

up the collegiate ladder wasn’t necessarily a negative. “We had a lot of guys with Division I experience we could have picked from,” White said. “The amount of success (Leipold) had was more compelling than that. He’s been around Division I, on a couple of staffs and working for really good people. It’s not that big of a difference.” Indeed, Leipold was an assistant for three seasons at Nebraska

under Frank Solich. And White is quick to remind that while at Ole Miss, the university hired Hugh Freeze, who had been coaching at an NAIAschool two years prior. White added: “There have been a lot of hires across the country more recently, guys who started at high schools and lower levels of college and really perfected the craft of being a head coach. They have a competitive

advantage when they get to our level.” And let’s not forget that other Division III product who defied the odds to become a local hero: Buffalo Bills running back Fred Jackson, who played at Coe College in Iowa and has enjoyed a long, productive NFL career. So maybe there’s something in the water here that will help Leipold concoct some magic. Both White and Leipold stated

that winning is the best recruitment tool a school can have.And there’s no disputing it, Leipold has won.Wisconsin-Whitewater is pursuing its sixth national championship under Leipold this month. But is he prepared to accept the fact that it’s unrealistic to expect a 95% winning rate against stiffer competition? “In 1994 I went to NebraskaOmaha as an assistant at a

Division II team,” Leipold explained. “We went 1-10. The next year we were 3-8 and then we were 10-2. I view a lot of that time there as some of the most gratifying of my career. It took a lot of work and effort, but we were able to build a program. Sometimes it’ll take a little time to build it and get it to where you want it.” www.twitter.com/mikehaim

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THE COLLEGE Bulls hire coach from Division III football powerhouse By Jonah Bronstein SPORTS REPORTER

Lance Leipold ran into a former colleague at a national convention last January and asked for some advice in moving up in the coaching ranks. Turner Gill, whom Leipold had coached with for three years at the University of Nebraska, shared his experiences taking a chance on a downtrodden University at Buffalo program in 2005 and building it into a champion in three years. Last month, when Leipold was approached about the possibility becoming the next UB football coach, he immediately flashed back to that conversation with Gill. “He said the more he came to look at this place, the more special it became,” Leipold said. “Turner is a man I have always respected and I took his words and advice that

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Lance Leipold posted a 106-6 record as the head coach at Division III Wisconsin-Whitewater. you need to look.” Leipold liked what he saw enough to decided UB was the kind of “special opportunity” that could lure him away from his alma mater, WisconsinWhitewater. In his eighth season

coaching the Warhawks, Leipold has a 106-6 record and five national championships. He is the fastest coach to reach 100 wins at any NCAA level. And his team is currently 12-0 and ranked No. 1 in the country entering the

D-III quarterfinals. Leipold will continue his pursuit of a sixth national championship while transitioning into his new job at UB. “I do need to finish the obligation of making sure we play our fullest as long as we can in the playoffs back in Wisconsin,” Leipold said. But Leipold is eager for the new challenge at “New York’s university,” he said. “This is an unbelievable opportunity, and it’s ready to take off,” Leipold said. Leipold is a proven winner, something athletic director Danny White said was a priority in his coaching search. “This team is ready to win and we feel like ready to win now,” White said. “As a result, as I went through this process, I wasn’t out there selling a rebuilding effort. I was out there talking about the character and talent we have in our program and really looking

at and targeting successful head coaches, proven head coaches that have won. “I was not too interested in looking for folks with a learning curve.” This is a departure from White’s last major hire, men’s basketball coach Bobby Hurley, who no head coaching experience and limited experience as an assistant, but was a highprofile name by virtue of his playing career, and his Hall of Fame father’s success at the high school level. White and Leipold also acknowledged that UB’s new coach will face a learning curve on the recruiting trail. With no scholarships to offer at WisconsinWhitewater, Leipold drew nearly all of his players from Wisconsin and Illinois. He plans to hire a staff of assistants that will help him make vital contacts in other areas. “That’s got to be proven,” Leipold said. “You have to

just go out, and like anybody, you have to prove yourself. … That’s a part we’re going to work hard at.” At WisconsinWhitewater, Leipold also had a winning tradition and facilities that were the class of Division III to sell recruits. Leipold will not be able to sell those qualities at UB. But he believes the university has plenty more to offer potential players. “You have to be aggressive in recruiting,” Leipold said. “You need to be thorough. “Most importantly, once you make the evaluation, when you deal with student athletes, you have to talk about what the opportunities are on the field and off the field. This is not just a fouryear experience. This is going to be a 40-plus year experience for them, and this university can open doors for those student athletes after they leave here. I think when they see that, they’ll be as excited as I am.”

OP Middle student sparks UB volleyball team this season By Jonah Bronstein SPORTS REPORTER

She never shows up on the score sheet and only takes the floor during timeouts. But Savannah Harvey played a part in helping the University at Buffalo volleyball team qualify for the Mid-American conference quarterfinals for the first time in school history. Savannah, a 13-year-old Orchard Park Middle School student, sat on the Buffalo bench in her No. 10 jersey at home games this season. “Savannah is the little light

on the team,” said Danielle Marotto, a junior from Lancaster. “She’s fantastic in all of the huddles. Even though there is tension, she is always the one that’s trying to bring every one up. She dances around and it gets everyone to smile.” Savannah linked up with UB through the Friends of Jaclyn Foundation, which seeks to improve the quality of life for children with pediatric brain tumors. In 2005, Savannah was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a malignant tumor that originates in the cerebellum, a region of the brain that plays

an important role in motor control, attention, language, and regulating fear and pleasure responses. Her cancer is currently in remission. Coincidentally, Savannah’s father, who played volleyball at Springfield College, had a prior relationship with UB head coach Reed Sunahara. And her older brother, Noah, had played junior varsity volleyball for Rick Albano, husband of the former Stephanie Jansma, a Lancaster native now coaching at UB. “Savannah really helps the girls put things in perspective,” Albano said.

“No matter how things get on the court, you see her and she’s happy. She’s enjoying every minute of it. So we should be happy out here playing a sport we love. And no matter how far we are down, we can fight back. Savannah is definitely a fighter, and we want to portray that on the court for her.” Getting a high five from Savannah during timeouts became a home game ritual for the Bulls this season. And in the final MAC home game against Akron, one the Bulls needed to win to make the conference tournament, Savannah began giving hugs

during stoppages in play. UB went on to sweep the match. “I told her her hugs were lucky,” senior Liz Scott said. “Savannah and her family have brought a new light to the team. She’s so upbeat, she’s got so much spirit, and when she gives us a high five or a smile on the bench, it lights up the whole team.” Being part of the UB team has also been a light in Savannah’s life. “It feels pretty good getting to know the girls, being here, encouraging them to win,” Savannah said

“The girls are wonderful with her,” said Savannah’s mother, Andrea. “They are excellent role models. They are just so sweet with her. They accept her for who she is, and support her for who she is.” UB will return all but two players from this year’s team, which finished 17-15 and tied a program record with six MAC wins in Sunahara’s first season. Savannah will also be back on the bench next season. “She’s part of the team,” Marotto said. “She’s part of our family.”

Hoppy helped Buff State to first postseason berth since 2000 By Jonah Bronstein SPORTS REPORTER

Growing up in the shadows of Ralph Wilson Stadium, Kyle Hoppy learned what it takes to conduct the comeback drive. Six years after he seemingly hung up his shoulder pads, Hoppy is doing just that at Buffalo State. Hoppy, the quarterback of Orchard Park High School’s 2008 state championship team, led the Bengals this year to their first eight-win season since 1998 and their first postseason appearance since 2000. Buffalo State finished the season at 8-3 with a lopsided victory in the ECAC Southwest Bowl, during which Hoppy had the best game of his career so far, passing for 335 yards and five touchdowns, tying the school record. Better yet for the Bengals, the 23-year-old business major still has two years of eligibility left.

After being drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in 2009, Hoppy turned down a scholarship offer from Bucknell University to pursue a professional baseball career. He toiled in the minors for four years before reaching out to his former Orchard Park teammate and current Buffalo State assistant coach, Garret McLaughlin, about restarting his football career. Hoppy backed up another state champion quarterback, Casey Kacz (Sweet Home), last season, and won the starting job this year. Senior wide receiver Mike Doherty (Kenmore East) said the Bengals expected their firstyear starter would pick up right where the most prolific quarterback in school history left off. “I knew Kyle was going to be good, because he was a state champion in high school and a playmaker,” said Doherty, who graduated high school the same year as Hoppy. Hoppy showed a bit of rust after the long hiatus from

playing quarterback. He was benched in the second half twice and briefly lost his starting job. But by the end of the season, Hoppy had put together two straight standout performances, and coach Jerry Boyes believes Hoppy could establish himself as the top passer in school history over the next two years. “He has the skillset to do that,” Boyes said. “The potential is all right there. Now it’s just continuing to grow, from the mental aspect of the game.” Boyes said Hoppy made great strides toward the end of the season in reading defenses and calling plays at the line of scrimmage, a key element of the Bengals offense. Hoppy finished the season with a 54.1 percent completion rate, 2,258 yards and 22 touchdowns, one shy of the school record. He ranked first in the nation with 18.2 yards per completion and his 9.9 yards per attempt were the best

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Buffalo State QB and OP native Kyle Hoppy. in the Empire 8 conference. His 161.7 efficiency rating ranked second in the conference and 18th nationally. He also rushed for 302 yards and five touchdowns, putting him in the top 50 nationally in points accounted for. “This was a great year,” Hoppy said. “I really came into my own after not playing organized football for five years and backing up Casey last year.

“I’ve always loved the sport of football. I gave it a shot at baseball and it didn’t work out, but now I’m giving it another shot here in football and I’m loving it. Being here right now, it’s a great time to be here. I feel like I’m in a great place.” Buffalo State fell one win short of its ultimate goal of qualifying for the NCAA playoffs, but established a baseline of success by being selected for, and winning, one of the seven ECAC bowl games. “Coach Boyes always talks about making noise and this year we made noise in our conference and made noise nationally,” Hoppy said. “Now we need to keep making that noise and keep striving toward that ultimate goal of getting to the NCAA tournament and winning some games.” The Bengals put 11 players on the all-conference teams this year, and not one of them was Hoppy. Linebacker Marquis Artis (Amherst), who was named Empire 8 Defensive Player of the Year. Doherty, the pro-

gram’s all-time leading receiver, second all-time leading rusher Rich Pete, offensive lineman Brandon Lathrop (Kenmore West), linebacker Mitch Thomas (Sweet Home), linebacker Shaq Frederick, and kicker Marc Montana (St. Joe’s) were also first-team selections. Wide receiver Ryan Carney (Olean), defensive end Dez Howard (St. Francis), defensive tackle Anthony Sanders (McKinley), and cornerback Sherman Nelson made the second-team. Hoppy won’t have Pete to hand off to or Doherty at his disposal next season, but Carney, who set a school record with 12 touchdown catches, has another year left, and Boyes believes he has built the Bengals into a program that can withstand graduation losses. “If you’re doing things right, the faces change, but success stays,” Boyes said. “Tradition should not graduate.” Doherty, for his part, said, “If anybody is going to lead them to the (NCAA) playoffs, it’s going to be Kyle.”

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A Parent's Night Out event will take place Saturday, Dec. 6 and Saturday Dec. 13 from 6-10 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church. This event will be for those ages 3-10 years old, allowing parents and guardians a chance to drop their children off to take time for themselves, whether that be holiday shopping, going out for dinner, wrapping presents, seeing a movie, cleaning, baking or some quality alone time. All donations will go to Kid's Escaping Drugs. The movie shown will be “The Polar Express.” Popcorn, juice and pizza will be provided. The Zion Lutheran Church is located at 9535 Clarence Center Road. For more information, call Christina Weber at 491-7355.

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$4.49 - $2.00 Rebate

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Benromach Speyside Single Malt Scotch

2495

Beringer California Classics

• Moscato(s) • White Merlot • White Zinfandel

$7.49 - $3.00 Rebate

$ 49 Net

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Cabernet Chardonnay Merlot Shiraz Pinot Noir

$ 99

750 ml

1.5 Liter

Cavit

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Italians

Moscato Chardonnay Pinot Grigio Pinot Noir Riesling

$10.99 - $3.00 Rebate

$ 99 Net 1.5 Liter

Oyster Bay

New Zealand • Chardonnay • Sauvignon Blanc

$8.95 - $1.00 Rebate

$ 95 Net

750 ml Mix & Match A Case, Send For $24 Rebate

Canadian Club

Whisky $13.95 - $5.00 Rebate

750 ml With Bonus Glass Pack or Metal Jigger

Don Julio Blanco Tequila

3995

750 ml With 2 Bonus Tequila Glasses

Australian

5 Liter Box

$ 95 Net

750 ml In A Decorative Tin

Callia

Argentine

$ 88

Mix & Match A Case, Send For $24 Rebate

750 ml

• Syrah/Malbec • Torrontes

Argentine Malbec

• Red • White • Blush & Also Sangria

$ 99 Net

750 ml

Californian Blends

Californian Delicious Series

$11.99 - $2.00 Rebate

Ménage à Trois

Estate Bottled

Barenjager

• Fleurie • Juliénas • Morgon

• Chardonnay • Pinot Grigio

KendallJackson

Grand CRUs Cabernet, Shiraz &

Bacardi

$ 95

750 ml

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Bully Hill

750 ml Gift Packed With Bonus Martini Glass

$ 95

750 ml Special Purchase Save 50% Off

$ 95

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Peter Vella

• Cabernet Sauvignon • O.V. Zinfandel • Petite Sirah • Sauvignon Blanc

Rebate

Gin or Vodka

The Youth Bureau was instrumental in bringing Fitness in the Parks to Clarence for the first time. The Youth Board and Youth Bureau strive to educate the public about issues affecting youth and families. A speaker’s series is offered twice a year and is open and free to adults and youth. A panel of guest speakers will present information about our Town Drug Court, the newly formed Town Youth Court, and current drug use trends with a focus on prescription drug use and the disturbing surge of heroin addiction as it relates to the new I-STOP Law. Guest speakers have included the Honorable Town Justice Mike Powers, DEA Agent Dale Kasprzyk, Sheriff Detective Alan Rozansky and United States Attorney William J. Hochul. Please take advantage of the opportunities the Town of Clarence Youth Bureau has to offer. Suggestions may be emailed to Kinney at youthbureau@clarence. ny.us, by calling the Youth Bureau at 407-2162, or visiting Kinney and her staff at 10510 Main St. Should you have any questions or positive comments, please feel free to call my office at 741-8930, email dhartzell@clarence. ny.us or stop by the Supervisors office in Clarence Town Hall. My door is always open!

Bogle

Californian

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The Youth Board meets monthly with the bureau’s staff to assess youth needs, determine program priorities and involve youth as leaders in the planning and coordination of activities. It is comprised of members from the community including high school student representatives. In keeping with its mission, the Youth Bureau strives to promote positive youth development and leadership skills through a variety of enriching activities and programs aimed at preparing youth for the future. Visit the Youth Bureau’s website via the Town of Clarence’s website for upto-date information. Or join the email list, at youthbureau@clarence.ny.us, to stay updated on all of the Youth Bureau’s programs. This year’s Summer Youth Series offered a wide array of classes including Beginner Sign Language, Grab Bag Science, Cheer Camp, American Red Cross Babysitter Training, Princess Tea Party as well as three field trips: Horseback Riding, Hidden Valley Animal Adventure and Ropes Challenge Course. The annual Family Swim and Movie Night offers family time with an open swim, ice cream sundaes and family friendly movies displayed on a 16- by 9- foot inflatable screen at our Main Street Park.

Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur $19.95 - $5.00 Rebate

Net 750 ml In The Distinct “Monk Like” Bottle

The Glenlivet 12 Yr Old Single Malt Scotch

4295

750 ml

Glass Pack

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