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There is a fair chance that you might have spread Mentholatum vaporizing rub over your chest, to fend off a bad cough. Maybe you or a female companion recently purchased a Softlips cube for extra lip protection during the dry cold weather. Perhaps you swear by Rohto eye-drops for red and irritated eyes. But did you know that the company responsible for these and many other household-name skin care

products is based right here in Orchard Park? The Mentholatum Company, which operates its North American headquarters on Sterling Drive off Milestrip Road, is today one of the top manufacturers of skin care products in the world. The company, along with its parent company, Japan-based Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., also manufacture Oxy acne medication, WellPatch, Natural Ice lip balm and Hada Labo Tokyo skin care products, among others.

But Jean Legros, Mentholatum’s senior director of marketing, notes that while the company has a strong presence in national retailers and consumers’ minds, they are still dwarfed by some of their competitors, particularly Proctor & Gamble Co., which manufactures the other iconic vapor rub, Vick’s. “Mentholatum competes with giants. It’s like David and Goliath,” said Legros, adding that Mentholatum also competes against the Fortune 500 corporation

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Johnson & Johnson. However, the company has staked out a position in both the American and international markets through what Legros calls unique, top-quality skin care products. He says the company is in a strong position for growth; their goal is to double their revenue in the next five years. With this goal in mind, Mentholatum launched two new, innovative products in the last year. The first, the Softlips Cube, promises effective, sooth-

ing lip care, and comes in a sleek, trendy design, aimed particularly for the female market. The other is a Nighttime variant of its original vapor rub, with “naturally soothing lavender” to provide gentler cough relief. “We generally pride ourselves in the passion and the quality of our people to help us develop, produce and market all out of here in Orchard Park,” Legros said. “You talk about Buffalo (as} an AllAmerica City; I like to

think that Mentholatum is one of these All-American brands. The Mentholatum Company was founded in 1889 by Albert Alexander Hyde, an early purveyor of the medicinal and topical benefits of menthol. Developing the vapor rub recipe which the company still uses today, he founded a partnership called The Yucca Company in Wichita, Kan.

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company also employs close to 200 residents, and they expect to create more jobs as they grow. Legros says they appreciate the local support, and very much like their home in the Buffalo region. “Buffalonians are very loyal to products that are made locally, and tend to make an effort to support local products,” Legros said. “As much as we support our local charities, we appreciate the support of Buffalonians.”

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goes unknown by most Buffalonians. “Some people know about Mentholatum, but our presence and the knowledge of our presence has been a little bit subdued,” Legros said. Legros pointed out that Mentholatum does much of its sampling locally, and donates to a number of local charities, including the Roycroft Campus Corporation, the Buffalo Zoo, the Food Bank of WNY and the Conners Children Center. The

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throughout the Aughts, and are now anticipating sales of $500 million in 2015. Mentholatum moved to its current location at 707 Sterling Drive in 1997. There they manufacture and package a number of their popular products. The location also serves as their North American headquarters. And yet, despite manufacturing so many leading and trusted skin care products, Legros still feels as though Mentholatum’s presence

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By 1906, the company changed its name to The Mentholatum Company, following the success of the original Mentholatum Ointment, and had opened an office in Buffalo. Several years later, in 1919, the company opened a factory on Niagara Street in Buffalo. The company found early success by marketing heavily in East Asia; they began selling to Japan in 1913 and today manufacture several of the leading skin care products the region. In 1975, Rohto Pharmaceutical Company became Mentholatum’s licensee, and in ’88, Rohto purchased Mentholatum. Legros says the two companies “realized (they) had synergies.” Throughout the ’90s, Rohto and Mentholatum began to market a number of innovative new skin care products and opened new factories in the U.K., Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and elsewhere. The company continued to expand its product line

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will open April 24 at Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village in Amherst. Looking for exhibit sponsors, donations of items related to the Prohibition era to be put on display, deadline Feb. 20. Questions: 6891440 ext. 7720 or kshypski@ bnhv.org. Laugh for a healthier you at 7 p.m. Thurs., June 12 at Elderwood Assisted Living at Williamsville. Free. Open to the public. Refreshments will be served after the sessions. RSVP by Wed., June 11. will hold weekly dinner meetings from 6:15-7:30 p.m. Mondays at Milos Restaurant. Guest speakers present an interesting topic. begins at 6 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at Heathwood Assisted Living, 815 Hopkins Rd., Williamsville. Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association WNY chapter. Designed to provide emotional/social support for caregivers and help participants develop methods/skills to solve problems. Encourages caregivers to maintain their own personal, physical and emotional health, as well as optimally care for the person with dementia. New participants always welcome. Info: alz.org/WNY or 1-800272-3900. The Alzheimer’s Association WNY Chapter meets at 7 p.m. the first Monday of the month at Elderwood Village, 5271 Main St., Williamsville, providing emotional and social support

for caregivers and help participants develop methods and skills to solve problems. The groups encourage caregivers to maintain their own personal, physical and emotional health, as well as optimally care for the person with dementia. Info: 1-800272-3900. Join us as we share our experiences on the “topic of the day” at 10 a.m. Fridays at the topic, Montgomery Park Independent Retirement Community, 6363 Transit Rd., East Amherst. The conversation is always light, interesting and thought provoking. Call 688-7880 to join the group. at 2 p.m. Saturdays at Montgomery Park Independent Retirement Community. Free instruction and materials provided by talented artists. Call 6887880 to reserve a spot in class – space is limited. Why pay high prices for fashionable jewelry? Create something that speaks to your personality. This group meets at 10 a.m. Tuesdays at Montgomery Park Independent Retirement Community, 6363 Transit Rd., East Amherst. Materials and class time are free for first time guests. Reservations: 688-7880. are now forming at Montgomery Park Independent Retirement Community, 6363 Transit Rd., East Amherst. Wednesdays. Info: 6887880. for anyone interested is offered at 10 a.m. every Thursday morning at Montgomery Park Independent Retirement Community, 6363 Transit

Rd., East Amherst. Instructor Carolyn Zimmerman. If you are looking for a place to unwind, stretch, and clear your mind for a time, call 688-7880 and reserve your chair today. Montgomery Park Senior Independent Residential community invites individuals and area service groups to get involved in our new Bluebird trail project and gardening venues. Our senior citizens would enjoy your willing hands and expertise to guide us in new outdoor projects. Individuals, Boy Scouts, gardeners and those looking for projects can contact Susan Rydza, manager, at 688-7880. We will get together over coffee and discuss potential upcoming projects. begins at 7 p.m. every Friday night at Montgomery Park Independent Retirement Community, 6363 Transit Rd., East Amherst. Musical entertainment. Call 6887880 for a list of who›s performing and to make your reservation. will hold a variety of classes at the center, 370 John James Audubon Pkwy., Amherst, behind the Audubon Library. Call 636-3050 for more information on classes and membership. Call to check for openings for a massage session. for ages 2 and under with an adult begins at 10:30 a.m. at the Clearfield Library. Silly songs, stories and finger plays. Registration is required.

Daemen College’s economic impact on the Buffalo Niagara region in 2013 reached nearly $132 million, representing a $17 million increase for the Amherstbased institution, according to a new study released today, Jan. 15, by the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (CICU). “This substantial figure illustrates Daemen plays a key role in the region’s economic vitality and has emerged as a significant contributor to Western New York’s long-term economic well-being,” said Daemen President Gary A. Olson. “For almost 70 years, Daemen has been actively engaged in this area and we will continue our commitment to growing and thriving with the community.” The college’s economic boost in WNY translates into over $3.47 million in tax revenue. Students and visitors generated $26.2 million in economic activity. As a contributor to economic growth through job creation and retention, in 2013-14, Daemen invested more in its workforce with the addition of several newly created full-time positions and increased the number of new full-time hires compared to the previous year. In the past year alone, the college has expanded academic offerings to now include a master of public health and a master’s degree in social work, among other enhancements at the college. Daemen has also opened the doors to a

new nearly $2 million state-of-the–art visual effects facility, a major milestone in a Buffalo Billion project. Along with its direct economic impact, Daemen’s presence in regional and international communities has been extensive, for which the college was recently recognized as one of the elite group of institutions nationwide to receive the 2015 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification. In 2013-14, almost 500 Daemen students engaged in more than 25,000 total hours of service-learning and community-service initiatives. Over the past decade, the college has established 35 local and global service learning partnerships. The study, which was conducted by the Center for Governmental Research, clearly confirms that private institutions are a major economic industry in the state and have realized a striking increase in the sector’s overall economic impact. In 2013, private colleges and universities contributed a combined $74.3 billion to the state’s economy. This figure represents an $11 billion increase since 2011. As CICU pointed out, private campuses in New York “create jobs and act as ‘anchor’ tenants in communities across the state. These colleges and universities are major employers, purchasers of goods and services, and builders.”

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Vice president to receive Community Leader Award Dr. Michael Brogan, Daemen College vice president for academic affairs and dean of the college, has been selected to receive a 2015 Community Leader Award in Health Care from the National Federation for Just Communities of Western New York. Brogan will be recognized along with other honorees at the NFJC’s awards luncheon taking place on Jan. 28 in the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. Community Leaders Awards recognize WNY organizations and individuals who have made significant contributions to the region through their involvement in volunteer activities and/ or their professional and community achievements. Honorees exemplify the NFJC core mission of promoting goodwill, understanding, respect, and trust. “Dr. Brogan’s unique blend of internationally acclaimed expertise in the health care field and his lifelong dedication to community outreach,

diversity and service to those less fortunate in the Buffalo Niagara region makes him highly deserving of this great honor. We are all very proud of him,” said Daemen President Gary A. Olson. Brogan’s more than 30-year affiliation with Daemen started as a student, having received a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy and later returned to earn a doctor of physical therapy. A noted national expert in wound care, he also

holds a doctorate in educational administration and a master’s degree in health science education and evaluation, both from the University at Buffalo. Since 1985, Brogan has served in various academic roles, including as dean of the college’s Health and Human Services Division, chair of the Physical Therapy Department and academic coordinator of clinical education. He’s also an associate professor of physical therapy, a program he has taught in for 25 years. The Community Leader Award is the third recent honor received by Brogan, who was also selected for the prestigious Fulbright Specialist Program, which connects U.S. scholars and professionals with counterparts at overseas institutions, and was a Distinguished Honoree at WNY’s 2014 National Philanthropy Day celebration. He is a lifelong resident of South Buffalo.

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Amherst Senior Center hosting art exhibit The Amherst Center for Senior Services is hosting an exhibit of paintings by local artist Enid Edelman from now through Febr. 27. Edelman’s exhibit features 25 abstract expressionism paintings, all signed originals of acrylics on canvas. The paintings are for sale and are noted by each work. The artist discovered her talents after taking a class at the Amherst Senior Center several years ago. All art exhibits are now being shown in the Main Lounge at the Center which has better space and lighting

for a gallery. The public is invited to view the exhibit during Center hours from 8:30 a.m to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The Amherst Center for Senior Services is located at 370 John James Audubon Parkway in Amherst, behind the Audubon Library.

Cost-saving winter tips can keep Program to help students, region, your family safe and warm toward STEM-focused future lation. Dial Down the Thermostat—Most people can live comfortably with a temperature around 68 degrees. Setting it lower than that when you’re away or asleep will also save on energy. Consider purchasing a programmable thermostat that will lower the temperature automatically during off-peak times. Replace or Insulate Windows—Consider replacing old windows with energy-efficient ones, or put up window-insulating kits. The clear plastic film can reduce drafts, saving energy and avoiding the costs of window replacement. Fill Gaps with Caulk Sealants—Replace old caulk joints around your window and door trim (both inside and outside) that can shrink and leak over time. Use a spray foam sealant to fill in the gaps left around pipes, wires, TV cables or bath and dryer vents.

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Get an Energy Audit— Most local utilities can arrange a home energy audit to pinpoint where to focus your winterizing efforts. Thermal-imaging cameras, which use infrared technology to show where heat is escaping the house, are available to rent in many areas, so try one out before winterizing to know exactly what needs to be done. Install a Source of Backup Power—Because power outages are also a concern during winter storm season, FEMA recommends investing in a source of backup power, like an automatic home standby generator from Generac, that automatically provides power for heat and electricity when there is a power outage. Automatic home backup generators turn on as soon as the power goes out and stay on until utility power is restored. That means homeowners won’t lose money on holiday food costs if the refrigerator won’t work during a power outage. And homeowners can still work remotely, even when the power is out, plus families won’t have to relocate to a hotel. As a leader in power equipment serving residential, light commercial, industrial and construction markets, Generac’s products are available through a broad network of independent dealers, retailers, wholesalers and equipment rental companies. Basic winterizing for a home can be done for less than $200, but by investing in installations like attic insulation and a Generac home standby generator, you get the best level of protection from winter storms.

Whether in classrooms, laboratories or the Oval Office of the White House, conversation has persisted about the importance of proper training in science, technology, engineering and math (referred to as STEM) for our nation’s current and future generations of students. Erie Community College recognizes this and, starting with its Spring 2015 semester, is now proud to offer the area’s first two-year degree in Nanotechnology—and serve as Western New York’s leader in STEMrelated training. “ECC prides itself on providing affordable, career-focused education for all of Western New York,” said ECC President Jack Quinn. “But after this education, our students need to transition into sustainable careers. In recent years, STEM-related job opportunities have multiplied not only across the country, but right here in our Buffalo backyard. We want to prep our students for these opportunities, and this program will help us do that.” Instituted with $5.75 million attained in September through NYSUNY’s 2020 Challenge Grant Program and faculty preparation through the Center for Nanotechnology Education and Utilization at Penn State University, ECC’s Nanotechnology AAS degree program is designed to help prepare students from a broad range of disciplines for careers in fields involving nanotechnology, which is engineering at the atomiclength scale, a size range which, until recently, was only available to nature. Being able to engineer such small structures opens

the door to a multitude of new opportunities in the fields of electronic and semiconductor fabrication technology, microtechnology labs, material science labs, chemical technology, biotechnology, biopharmaceutical technology, and environmental science. “ECC is proud to be the first local institution to offer a degree in Nanotechnology,” said Rick Washousky, ECC’s Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs, and a driving force in delivering the program and awarded grant funds to the college. “This new AAS program will further reinforce ECC’s efforts in STEM technology.” Students will study electronic device and circuit behavior, basic chemistry and fabrication techniques used to create micron and submicron scale structures. Techniques covered include reactive ion etching, metallization, thick and thin film deposition and photolithography; and graduates will be able to enter the Western New York job market with the skills necessary for soughtafter positions in such fields as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and university research. The program—which will also involve Genesee Community College students working in shared space with ECC students—was established in response to the various large scale nanotechnologyrelated projects announced across upstate New York. And with only two other semiconductor manufacturing-related AAS programs in New York State (at Hudson Valley Community College

and Schenectady County Community College), this degree program will develop a highly skilled homegrown workforce capable in filling the large number of nanotechnologyrelated jobs being created across the state. Existing aforementioned AAS degree programs offered in the Capital Region primarily supply their local employers, who themselves still are forced to hire 50 percent of employees out of state. This project will train homegrown employees to work in the nanotechnology sector here in New York State. $3.1 of the NYSUNY grant million was spent on renovations to ECC North Campus’s Bretschger Hall, with the remaining allocation dedicated to equipment used to train both ECC and GCC students. The program aims to enroll 50 new students; usher 20 graduates into regional employment on an annual basis; ensure that there is a trained workforce to take advantage of forthcoming opportunities at South Buffalo’s RiverBend campus, on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus and within the planned WNY Science and Technology Advanced Manufacturing Park in Genesee County. Additional ventures and growth in the region’s nanotechnology sector will lead to more opportunities for community college students, as well as the eventual creation of a homegrown workforce. “Training for sustainable careers, right here in Western New York,” said Quinn. “That’s our pledge to our students, and their success will help move our community forward.”

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He was cut from the JV hockey team his freshman year, but Nick Peters didn’t give up there. He worked hard to earn a spot on the JV team the following year. He started on the fourth line, so he didn’t see much playing time. But with even more hard work, Peters worked his way up to the first line and then to the varsity team. Now, Peters plays on the fourth line for Williamsville North’s varsity hockey team. And while he doesn’t see as much ice time as some of his teammates, Peters’ coaches appreciate him for the hard work he puts in every day and the things he does in games that

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Clarence and Williamsville North took similar records into Sunday night’s (Jan. 25) hockey game at the HarborCenter in downtown Buffalo, so it was no surprise when the game carried into overtime. North ended up the 3-2 overtime winner, but both teams were able to take away positives. North coach Bob Rosen saw contributions from several players in a game in which his

may not show up on a score sheet but shift the momentum of the game in ways that other players can’t. Peters has been playing some sort of hockey since the age of 4, and he wasn’t about to give up after a couple setbacks. His hard work has made him the player he is today, and he’s learned to simplify his game and play to his strengths. He spoke of getting cut from the JV team and how that motivated him. “It was really tough for me, so over the summer I worked out, tried to get in a lot better shape so I could be better on the ice,” Peters said. “I moved my way up to the first line just by coming to practice every day and working hard on the things that I wasn’t as good at, and I made them my strengths, and I kind of played to my strengths. Like I’d keep it simple.” When he’s on the ice, Peters keeps his game simple. His creates scoring opportunities. goal is to do whatever he can “I’m pretty big, I’m low to to shift the momentum in his the ground, so I’m strong on the team’s favor. He plays physi- puck,” Peters said. “It’s hard to cal, controls the puck, and

team did the little things right in order to win. “We got a lot of contributions from a lot of lines, a lot of players, and for us to be successful we need that,” Rosen said. “As well as we played, it comes down to doing little things well.” North was able to kill off four and a half minutes worth of penalties in the first period, and then the Spartans did not take a penalty the rest of the game. Josh Surowiec scored a few minutes into the second period, assisted by Juul Tanner, to give North a 1-0 lead. Clarence’s

Josh Slowinski tied the game at 1 with just 1:20 remaining in the period. Just one minute into the third, North’s Matthew Terrance gave the Spartans the lead again, with Tanner picking up another assist, but Clarence’s Nick Amodio tied the game back up at one three minutes later. The 2-2 tie lasted until the end of regulation, sending the game into overtime. Terrance scored again for North just 1:28 into overtime to give the Spartans the win. Strong goaltending was seen on both sides of the rink by Clarence’s Anthony Campi-

get the puck off my stick. When I get the puck, I get it deep, I battle in the corners, try to get it out in front of the net, create

one and North’s Nick Stafford. Clarence was coming off a 4-3 loss the night before in which the Red Devils blew a 3-1 lead to lose the game. Clarence coach Richard Brooks was curious to see how that would affect his team as it went into Sunday’s game. He liked what he saw and gave credit to captain Josh Slowinski as well as a few other more experienced players. “North is always a good team, so I really wasn’t sure what to expect from our kids because if they were hanging their heads from yesterday,

scoring opportunities.” Williamsville North coach Bob Rosen is thankful to have a player like Nick Peters on his team. He couldn’t say enough about Peters’ work ethic and the things he does that aren’t always noticed by spectators but influence the game in a major way. “Not everything always shows up on the score sheet for you to win a hockey game,” Rosen said. “And little things like chipping pucks to space and winning faceoffs, banging teams is a huge asset for us and greatly appreciated by coaches. And Nick does a wonderful job. He comes and works hard every day, and where he was two years ago and where he is now is a huge compliment to Nick and how hard he works and the attitude he brings in day in and day out.” Peters is also a leader on and off the ice. Not only does he lead by example with his strong work ethic, but he’s always ready to encourage his teammates when needed

as well. “I try to be a leader by my actions, do the right things,” Peters said. “If one of the younger kids is having a tough day, I’ll try to bring him up, stuff like that.” As a senior this year, Peters isn’t sure yet how much hockey is in his future. Depending on where he goes to college, he might try to join a club team. “I do like the game, and I want to keep playing,” Peters said. Peters’ playing style, along with his physical appearance, draws comparisons to the Sabres’ Patrick Kaleta. Kaleta is another player who works hard and does whatever he can to help his team. Peters’ grandfather initiated those comparisons. “My grandpa always compares me to Kaleta, especially now because I have the beard,” Peters said with a laugh. “Just because of the intensity, working hard, banging bodies. I may not be the best skilled player, but I go out there and you can tell that I’m making a difference.”

they would have lost this game in the first period,” Brooks said. “But they didn’t. Much of that is attributable to some of the older guys showing some leadership. Obviously Josh Slowinski always shows leadership, but some other guys stepped it up.” Randy Felber and Andrew Kempton had to adjust to playing slightly different roles on new lines, and both handled it well. Eric Grupp also showed the leadership that Brooks has come to expect this season. As for North, Rosen was happy with the win but hopes

to see continued improvement from his team. The team has six regular season games left and one guaranteed playoff game. “I want to have more than that,” Rosen said. He and his team also learned on Sunday how a play here or a bounce there can often be the difference between a win or a loss, especially in overtime. “You get into overtime, anything can happen,” Rosen said. “Crazy bounces. I’ve won games that I shouldn’t have and lost games that I shouldn’t have.”

Local sports Will East hockey edges out 1-0 win over West Seneca West

By Melissa Brawdy SPORTS REPORTER

It was a highly physical game for Williamsville East and West Seneca West on Monday night (Jan. 26), but it was not a high-scoring game. East scored the only goal of the night to win the contest 1-0. Mike Steffan’s team-leading 11th goal of the season gave East the lead just a few minutes into the first period. For the rest of the game, it was all about defense on both sides. And, of course, physicality. Both the Flames and Indians delivered some heavy hits through the rest of the game.

The third period contained more physical play and more penalties on both sides. With 3:39 left to play in regulation and one West Seneca West player already in the box, the Indians took another penalty to give the Flames the fiveon-three advantage. But instead of capitalizing on that chance, East took a double-minor penalty just 17 seconds later. The four minutes to be served was more time than was left in regulation, and East found itself on the penalty kill in order to maintain the 1-0 lead and come out victorious. They did just enough to kill the penalty, and despite some missed chances, Torrillo was happy with the way his team finished out the game. “I thought we had some chances, missed a few, but I thought they did a good job to close out the game, especially

East paid for it with a couple penalties in the second period. And with just under two minutes left in the second, a West Seneca West player and an East player had to be separated after exchanging a few words and shoves. East coach Mike Torrillo was impressed with his team’s effort and how hard they played. Every player had a decent amount of ice time, and they all stepped up defensively. The Indians have two players with double digits in points, and both were kept scoreless, along with the rest of the team. “I thought the kids played hard,” Torrillo said. “I was very impressed with the effort all the way through the ranks. We played a lot of kids today. We shut down a couple of their good players that have been scoring a lot of points, and I thought we did a nice job.”

with the four-minute penalty at the end,” Torrillo said. Goaltending was also key for both teams tonight, but especially for the Flames. East goaltender Max Battistoni had an impressive game, making 26 saves to get the shutout. It was Battistoni’s second shutout of the season. “I thought our goalie probably played his best game of the year,” Torrillo said. And then the story came back to the Flames’ defense. They limited the Indians’ chances, and Torrillo said that all comes from how hard his team worked Tuesday night. “We really didn’t give them a real good scoring chance,” Torrillo said. “I thought we pressured them pretty good, and that’s just hard work.” It was East’s ninth win of the season, improving its record to 9-0-0-1. The Flames have yet to lose in regulation.

Canisius and Niagara rivalry extends beyond hardwood By Mike Haim COLUMNIST

While geography alone does not make for a significant rivalry in the sports world, it does often help. If proximity were the sole criteria for ranking local collegiate rivalries, then Canisius College and the University at Buffalo would be scratching and clawing their way through their occasional meetings on the fields or courts. As it turns out, those two schools don’t generate much hatred for each other, mostly because the schools don’t share a conference affiliation to help drive animosity. On the other

hand, students and alumni of Canisius and Niagara University have been trading barbs for decades, primarily due to a long-term basketball history. The schools have intertwining traditions dating back to the era before those storied Saturday night doubleheaders at Memorial Auditorium. But those legendary weekend outings in the 1950s and 1960s solidified a hoops rivalry that continues to this day with twice-yearly Metro Atlantic conference matchups. In recent years, however, the Canisius-Niagara rivalry has not been limited to hardcourts at facilities named Koessler or Gallagher. The hockey programs at each college have been drawing an increased amount of

attention, and games between the rivals are becoming more anticipated each season. The last 10 years or so have been a sort of Ground Zero for the local hockey programs. After playing at the Division III level since 1980, Canisius moved to Division I competition in 1998, one season after Niagara established its Division I program. In 2003, the schools were joint hosts of the NCAA Frozen Four, setting in motion a flurry of activity which helped grow each program. Canisius became a charter member of Atlantic Hockey when the league formed for the 2003-04 season. Niagara remained a member of College HockeyAmerica until 2009-10, but still often had Canisius on

its schedule. When the Purple Eagles joined Atlantic Hockey for the 2010-11 campaign, it accelerated the importance of games against Canisius and helped foster the natural rivalry. Last weekend, the teams met twice at Dwyer Arena, where Canisius swept the games by 4-1 and 6-4 scores. The results were consistent with each team’s recent play: Canisius (12-8-6, 11-4-5 in Atlantic Hockey) extended its undefeated streak to seven games (6-0-1), its longest stretch since 2000-01, while Niagara (3-19-2, 3-13-2) dropped its sixth straight and has not won in 12 contests (0-10-2). Even though the schools are trending in opposite directions this season, the rivalry has had

its share of significant games in recent years. The schools met in the first round of the 2011 Atlantic Hockey tournament, with Canisius coming out victorious. In February 2013, the teams split a pair of games when Niagara was ranked #15 in the nation. The Purple Eagles held that same ranking a few weeks later, when the Golden Griffins scored a 5-3 win in a head-t0-head matchup in the Atlantic Hockey semifinal; Canisius went on to the NCAA Tournament, where it lost to Quinnipiac in the first round. Last weekend, the games drew decent crowds of 1,013 and 1,302 on the Niagara campus, where capacity is about 1,400. It’s easy to anticipate

potential sellouts of 2,000 when the teams eventually play each other in Canisius’new Harborcenter home next season. To boot, Niagara could turn its fortunes around soon. Before this year, it has never suffered consecutive sub-.500 seasons as a Division I program, so a quick rebound wouldn’t be surprising. Canisius is on the upswing, bolstered by a home facility it can call its own. Once the schools establish equal footing on the ice, there’s no telling how intense the rivalry will become. Who knows? It could even move beyond the traditional one we’ve seen on a wooden floor for decades.

Two special early childhood exhibits, Curious George: Let’s Get Curious! and Science + You will both pay a visit to the Buffalo Museum of Science (BMS) February 7 through May 10, 2015. Presented locally by GEICO with education support from Doodle Bugs Children Centers, both exhibits are included with general museum admission and free for BMS Members and children under two. Curious George: Let’s Get Curious The insatiable curiosity of Curious George – the little monkey who has captured the imagination and hearts of millions of children and adults for almost 75 years – comes to life in Curious George: Let’s Get Curious! Sponsored nationally by 3M, the adorable exhibit introduces young children to Curious George’s world and leads visitors on a fun, meaningful interactive math, science and engineering-based adventure. Based on the familiar characters in H.A. and Margret Rey’s classic stories published by Houghton Mifflin, the Curious George exhibit inspires young children’s natural curiosity as they explore early science, math and engineering through hands-on interactive play. The immersive exhibit environment takes place in the

neighborhood where Curious George lives with his friend, The Man with the Yellow Hat. Visitors will recognize familiar characters and places featured in the classic stories and the new television series produced by Imagine Entertainment, WGBH Boston and Universal Studios Family Productions on PBS KIDS. The exhibit’s content is based on educational standards developed by Minnesota Children’s Museum and an expert advisory panel to the PBS KIDS series, as well as national science and math standards for young children. Designed, developed and built by Minnesota Children’s Museum in partnership with Universal Studios Consumer Products Group, Curious George: Let’s Get Curious! began touring in September 2007. Inside the Exhibit Apartment Building Operate wheels to move George on pulleys from window to window. Climb the fire escape and climb inside to play with color, light and shadow. Sidewalk Produce Stand Play customer or salesperson and explore shape, sorting, weighing and counting with fruit and vegetables. Construction Site Climb into the construction trailer and design a building,

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then make use of a bounty of building materials and get to work constructing different structures and using machines to move materials. City Park Enjoy the urban green space: rest or give a hug to a full-size George and take a picture! Our youngest visitors will enjoy our busy wall activities for babies and toddlers. Mini Golf Use pipes, ramps, funnels, turntables, bumpers and force to experiment with physics and engineering as you putt through three holes of mini golf. Space Rocket Climb into the rocket Curious George took on his space adventure! Catch a glimpse of George in his space suit then take a picture from the control station and email it home. Farm Take a vacation to the country and visit the farm. Experience cause and effect and use wind power to move yard art like whirligigs, windmills, windsocks, and wind chimes. Build your own whirligig and care for the farm animals. Museum Within the Museum Learn new things about George when you visit the Museum within the Museum.

Follow H.A. and Margaret Rey’s work, the escape from France to safety during World War II that saved the Curious George manuscript, and Curious George throughout the years. Science + You Sponsored by the AbbVie Foundation, the Science + You exhibit offers a child-sized laboratory where children can explore how scientists impact health and wellness. Through hands-on, interactive machinery, processes and technology, Science + You demonstrates the role science plays in keeping the body healthy. A demonstration area of the exhibit also will allow visiting scientists and educators to perform fun and interactive scientific experiments appropriate for young children. The exhibit was created by Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago, located in Glenview, Illinois. Since its debut there in 2011, the exhibit has traveled to museums in Washington, D.C. and San Francisco, as well as internationally to Germany and Brazil. “The Science + You exhibit is designed after research labs at AbbVie,” said Stephanie Bynum, vice president of programs at Kohl Children’s

Museum. “We consulted with their scientists to find effective ways to communicate scientific discovery.” “We are thrilled to be a part of this unique and exciting exhibit that allows children to become young scientists,” said Tracie Haas, divisional vice president for corporate responsibility at AbbVie. “Using the hands-on tools, machines and processes in the exhibit will give them a better understanding of how scientists work, which will hopefully inspire an interest in science and the pursuit of future science careers.” Entering the Exhibit Children will enter the exhibit as if entering a real-life laboratory. At the first station they can pretend to wash their hands, wipe their feet and shower before they put on their white lab coat and learn how important it is for scientists to work in a clean environment. Antibodies Demonstrating how antibodies act in the body, this component of the exhibit offers children the opportunity to understand a complex process through play by transferring germs (magnetic balls) from the body to a “white blood cell” tube using a moveable antibody. Glove Box Children can use a glovebox, a sealed container used by reallife scientists, with gloves built into the sides allowing one to manipulate objects safely. Demonstrating how scientists use a glovebox to contain materials as well as protect themselves, the children will wear thick gloves to measure substances using beakers, funnels and other lab equipment. Mixing and Separating Test Lab Exploring how scientists use machines to mix liquids and solids, this component of the exhibit demonstrates how different types of equipment function. Children can see the machines in action and can also manually mix and separate liquids and solids themselves. Magnification Area This exhibit features a specialized Wentzscope and

video microscopes that magnify objects on a large video screen, allowing younger children to compare and contrast an array of natural and man-made items up close. Healthy Lifestyle Science has shown us that we need a balanced lifestyle to stay healthy. This exhibit component emphasizes the importance of nutrition, exercise and rest with an interactive activity. The exhibit features an outline of a human body with a hollow center. Children place puzzle pieces representing various forms of nutrition, exercise and rest into a hollow outlined body. When a healthy balance of all the components is achieved, children hear a congratulatory message. Test Kitchen In the test kitchen children are challenged to make a ‘healthy soup’ choosing their own combination of appropriate ingredients. Teaching children the importance of a balanced diet, this exhibit has stations with soup pots that can hold up to six ingredients. Children pick the ingredients from the five food groups. The burner under their soup pot lights up when they’ve selected the correct balance of healthy ingredients. Science Reflection Children can share their scientific thoughts and reflections after experiencing in the exhibit. A variety of images, drawings and terminology from the exhibit is provided that children can use to create their own collage. A display wall allows children to share their collage reflection with the public. Grease pencils will also be provided for children to write down their impressions. Admission to both Curious George: Let’s Get Curious and Science + You are included with general museum admission ($10 adults, $9 seniors, $8 children 2-17). Both exhibits will be open during normal museum hours of 10am to 4pm seven days a week. For more information on either exhibit, visit http://www. sciencebuff.org/exhibits/.

Global business competition for start-ups to be discussed The worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest business idea competition, 43North, and its efforts to encourage business start-ups in the Buffalo Niagara region will be discussed at the Daemen College Nancy Haberman Gacioch Entrepreneurship Lecture Series scheduled for 5 p.m. Feb. 4 in the Wick Campus Center Alumni Lounge. Featured speaker Jon Spitz, operations manager at 43North, will give an overview of the global business competition aimed at attracting entrepreneurs to the region. Nearly 7,000 companies from around the world submitted applications for the competition, which handed out $5 million in prizes to winners last fall. Spitz also launched Buffalo Startup Weekend to give aspiring entrepreneurs a platform to kick-start their ideas and create businesses. Almost 500 entrepreneurs have participated in the program. The lecture is free and open

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Wild giraffes who roam the African Savannah thrive there because of the warm temperatures, water, food, sun, and shade.The Buffalo Zoo is committed to providing the same type of environment for their giraffe population, whose newest member, Sampson, will be experiencing all kinds of FOLPDWH FKDQJH LQ KLV Ă&#x20AC;UVW year of life.

to the public. Sponsored by the Daemen Entrepreneurship Program, the Nancy Haberman Gacioch Entrepreneurship Lecture Series features several community entrepreneurs who

recognize the potential that exists in the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s neighborhoods through revitalization efforts, new programming, job creation, or collaborative endeavors.

Daemen to hold Scholarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day A record number of high school seniors will compete for Daemen College academic scholarships, including the institutionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prestigious Trustee Scholarships, at the 11th annual Scholarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day taking place on Feb. 7. More than 230 high-achieving students from across New York State will be in attendance, along with students from Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, as well as an international student from Vietnam who will attend via Skype. To be considered for the scholarships, prospective first-year students must be accepted into the college and nominated by Daemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Trustee Committee and then may apply for the awards. Students attending Scholarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day will be interviewed on campus by Daemen faculty, staff and alumni and area high school counselors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Students select a college based on its academic reputation and our Trustee Scholarships provide students the opportunity to receive an excellent, affordable education at Daemen,â&#x20AC;? said Dr. Patricia Brown, vice president for enrollment management. â&#x20AC;&#x153;College is the single best investment a student

will make in their life and those attending Scholarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day recognize the value of a Daemen education.â&#x20AC;? According to Brown, of the first-year students who attend Scholarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day and enroll at Daemen, 3 percent are Trustee Scholars and 82 percent receive Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Scholarships, the collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highest merit awards. Trustee Scholarships range from full tuition (approximately $100,000 over four years), to $17,000 ($68,000 over four years), and $13,000-$14,000 ($52,000 and $56,000 over four years). Selection is based on academic achievement; vision for self and society; enthusiasm and inspiration; academic and personal discipline; and leadership ability. Both intellect and character are considered and selected scholars are those who have the potential to make a difference in their careers and in the Daemen community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Daemen faculty, staff and alumni play a key role in conducting Scholarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day interviews, which is an important component in the selection process and recognizing the special achievements of these outstanding first-year students,â&#x20AC;? said Brown.

As part of continued improvements to the zoo, there are plans to build a shade structure. Giraffes already have use of an enclosed structure, as well as a large giraffe yard of approximately one-half acre. However, during the zooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s accreditation process in 2011, it was noted that there was little to no outdoor shade. The Association of Zooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Aquariums (AZA) requested that a shade structure be built to help keep the animals cool and out of the direct sunlight of the summer months. In order to achieve reaccreditation, the Buffalo Zoo needs to install this structure before 2016. Community Papers of WNY, Lamar Outdoor Advertising, and Towne MINI share a commitment to our community and are partnering together to help. You may have noticed several billboards throughout the Buffalo metropolitan area introducing Sampson to his hometown, along with featured articles in all of CPOWNYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s community newspapers. Sampson also graced the cover of WNY Healthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s January 2015 edition. Our goal is to bring awareness to the zooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s conservation efforts, the need

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