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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Chautauqua County to feature on HGTV

Hamburg, and the rest of the Southtowns, are starting to dig out after a record-setting 80 inches of snow fall in three days.

Southtowns start to dig out after historic snow fall By Andrew Manzella THE SUN STAFF REPORTER

Western New York will not soon forget the snow event that claimed lives and tested the disaster services on-hand in Erie County. In places throughout the Southtowns, drifts reached mammoth heights of 60 inches in spots, which made the effort to clear roadways near impossible. At press time, 12 lives were lost in relation to the storm, most of which were caused by overexertion while shoveling snow leading to cardiac arrest and an inability for emergency services to obtain access to those in need. On the afternoon of Thursday, Nov. 20, Boston Town Supervisor Martin Ballowe said that multiple emergency calls were made by Boston residents, but access could not be easily gained to those who called, including a pregnant woman. He stressed the importance of adhering to the travel ban that was in place since the previois Tuesday and reported that the county roads had, at that time,

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not been plowed by county plows. Boston recently made it known that the town would not be entering in another contract with Erie County to plow the county roads in exchange for payment, as the town has yet to be paid for their most recent season of plowing those same areas. Ballowe also reported that Boston, at the time of the interview, was receiving between three and five inches of snow per hour. Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz joined Governor Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Byron Brown in addressing Western New York about the state of the area affected by the storm on Thursday morning. Poloncarz urged people to stay off the road during the ban, as many residents were still trying to drive. He said that, on his way to address the media that morning, he saw seven incidences of vehicles stuck on affected roads. The county executive cited nonobservance of the advisories and bans as a main reason why roadways could not be cleared properly. Cuomo discussed the possibility of receiving federal

aid for damages caused by the natural disaster. While funding for the repair of damages caused by snow storms are not usually eligible for aid, the elected officials reported that they hoped to make this event an exception. Poloncarz reminded all municipal workers to document every penny spent in the endeavor to clear snow, so proof of the impact can be proved later. The National Hockey League announced Thursday, during the second round of the snow band, that the game at the First Niagara Center would not be happening on Friday as planned. Meanwhile, at the Ralph Wilson Stadium, an offer to the public was made for assistance clearing the snow filling the field for $10 per hour. During Poloncarz’s address to Western New York, reporters asked about whether or not he had made contact with the National Football League. Poloncarz responded sharply by saying he had not had time and that the emergency at hand was a more pressing matter than the football game. The Bills game was rescheduled for Monday in Detroit, against

the Jets. He said, “The Bills are a business, simple as that. ... I think if the NFL is trying to push the Bills to hold a football game, while we're in the middle of an emergency, shame on the NFL. Simple as that.” The winter storm, named "The Knife," and nicknamed "Snowvember" tested the strength of the communities in Western New York. As roofs collapsed, cars disappeared in drifts of powdery snow and medical emergencies surfaced, emergency responders worked around the clock to bring those in need to safety. Local snowmobile clubs brought food and supplies to those stranded in their cars, and medical staff at hospitals worked 60-hour shifts (or more) while their reliefs remained stuck behind the walls of ice and snow. As temperatures rise in the early part of next week, weather professionals warn that severe floods are likely. Residents are reminded to exercise caution when clearing snow, and request assistance when necessary.

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The crew from the HGTV Network program “House Hunters” recently completed an episode in the Chautauqua Lake region. Local real estate Company 21 Turner Brokers worked with the production crew on the episode. Pie Town Productions, the company that produces House Hunters, sent a crew of three people to videotape the home buyers and their broker. Michelle Turner, with Century 21 Turner Brokers, worked with the production company for several months to find house hunters with an interesting list of criteria for a house. She said she had to provide the company information about the home market in the Chautauqua region: The budget specifications of the buyers, the competitiveness of the area, the challenges of buying a home there and details of the different neighborhoods they were considering. Mostly, the show requested details about the Chautauqua Lake region. “This is the exciting part,” said Turner. “The exposure that this show will bring to Chautauqua County cannot be measured in dollars. House Hunters wanted to know as much as possible. What makes it a great place to live, what are people’s favorite activities, what draws people to our area.” The three-person crew, consisting of a field producer, a sound engineer and videographer, along with Turner and the home buyers in town, spent several days taping the show. The couple was vid-

eotaped looking at several houses. “Working with them was a lot of fun, but also a lot of long days of being on your feet,” said Turner. “It took a lot of energy and patience, at the same time.” The crew also taped the buyers at several local establishments. Turner said that, in the end, more than 30 hours of footage was taped, which will result in the half-hour show that is aired on HGTV. The crew recently returned to videotape around the lake and county to highlight the region at peak fall foliage, to be included in the episode. It is expected to air on HGTV sometime in the fall/winter season. Pie Town Productions contacted Turner Brokers about a year and a half ago, saying it was interested in producing a show around Chautauqua Lake. The producers were looking for outgoing, energetic buyers that were in the market to buy a home in the area. The challenge for Turner Brokers was to find out whether their clients would successfully navigate the rigorous casting process and obtain approval to be featured in an episode; it took several submissions before they were successful. House Hunters is the No. 1 show on the HGTV Network, distributed to 98 million United States households. Episodes of House Hunters also have multiple airings, over several years.

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When the former Rose Stevanoff and Peter Danforth married in 1958, Hamburg was a very different place. At that time, Hamburg was largely a residential community, with fewer cars and a trolley system to take residents in to “the city,� nearby Buffalo. Village shopping locales where Hamburg residents could pick up the essentials included the D.C. Shop, Maude Etta’s, the card shop, Biehler’s Ice Cream Parlor, a shoe store, men’s clothing store and Kronenberg’s, an emporium where, as Rose Danforth put it, “One could find everything from clothing to candlesticks!� As it turned out, a pair of brass candlesticks from that store were the Danforths’ first wedding gift, from the Charlotte Avenue Elementary School fac-

ulty, where Danforth had been teaching fourth grade. Back then, the Danforth taught under principal Sarah Marshall, superintendent Howard Vanderhof and elementary supervisor Florence Echkardt. Danforth’s mentor, Lola Kimmel, taught the new teacher her own strict disciplinarian techniques, before recommending her for a position. The Danforths relocated to Connecticut shortly after marrying, for Peter Danforth’s job, but Danforth said she always treasured her time working at Charlotte Avenue, where she started her career and had many wonderful memories of her fellow teachers and the children. Peter Danforth relayed a memory in which he picked flowers to make a bouquet and left it on his beau’s desk at school. “I picked the flowers instead of buying them,� he

said, with a chuckle. “But my heart was in it.� To mark their anniversary, the Danforths decided to mark their 56th wedding anniversary by gifting the candlesticks back to Charlotte Avenue Elementary, “Where they can remain a symbol of shining light on darkness.� Current principal Danielle Lango accepted the gift, and said the candlesticks will take a place of honor in the school’s trophy case, alongside awards and other keepsakes CAS displays for the students, staff and community to enjoy. “As we get older and begin to downsize, I think about people’s possessions ending up in estate sales and the like,� Rose Danforth explained. “And I thought these candlesticks would be best suited to go back to the school, as a remembrance of times past, and a symbol of things to come.� Lango thanked the Dan-

forths for the gift as she reminisced with the former teacher about changes that have taken place in the school, over the years. While the office has undergone renovation, new security measures make walking into the building more of an undertaking and the curriculum has changed, the doors in front of which the couple took a photo at their first parent teacher association meeting look just the same. “It’s a different world we live in now,� she said. “But some things never change.� Peter Danforth currently works at Valu Home Centers part-time, and the couple continues their commitment to education, by auditing classes at Hilbert College and attending lectures locally and at the Chautauqua Institute, during the summer. They live in Hamburg.

Hamburg golf course and club have anniversaries By Steve Dlugosz

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Just over 40 years ago, a relationship was forged when the Town of Hamburg Golf Course, now known as 18 Mile Creek Golf Course, opened on Boston State Road. The relationship consisted of a fledgling golf course hosting a sponsor from a then-unique organization, known as the Hamburg Women’s Golf Club. Four decades later, each organization is thriving, with each crediting the other for playing a large role in each other’s success. 18 Mile Creek Golf Course, located at 6374 Boston State Road in Hamburg, recently celebrated its 41st anniversary, having opened in 1973 under the name “Town of Hamburg Golf Course.� According to Luke Sullivan, who serves as the Town of Hamburg’s Youth & Recreation Supervisor, the name change was made about four years ago in an attempt to bring more regional appeal to the course. For 25 years, the course had nine holes, but in

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1998, nine holes were added to bring the course to a full 18 holes. “We like to say that the course gives you the best bang for your buck,� said Sullivan, who added that course rates are among the more affordable in the Western New York area. “We stress quality on the course. That’s really our focus, to make sure we offer a good product.� Another addition was the recent implementation of a reservation system for tee times. Those interested in subscribing to the system can pay an annual subscription, with at least seven days’ notice required. Tee time information can be obtained by calling 648-0126, and general information, 648-4410. The course has long been associated with hosting tournaments and fundraisers, as well as coordinating

youth sports. A Youth Golf Program, titled “Hook Kids on Golf,� is held, to go along with adult golf lessons. “The hope is to create lifetime golfers,� Sullivan said, of the youth initiative. The longtime Hamburg Women’s Golf Club has been a staple of the course since the beginning, having also recently celebrated a Silver Anniversary. Sullivan noted that the women’s club, along with strong senior and men’s clubs, have been longstanding fixtures at the Boston State Road site. Partners of the 18 Mile Creek Golf Course include the Hamburg Women’s Golf Club, Hamburg Senior Citizens Golf Club, Hamburg Men’s Golf Club, Hamburg “65� Club, Frontier and Hamburg Central Schools, National Alliance for Youth Sports, National Golf Foundation, Professional Golf Association, National Recreation

and Parks Association, and New York State Recreation and Parks Society. Sullivan additionally stated that 18 Mile Creek has one of the best-maintained courses in the area, with professionally manicured grounds and picturesque surrounding views. An outdoor dining area, with a variety of meal and drink choices; gazebo; golf retail area with golf clubs, gloves, shirts with the course’s logo, and other items; and knowledgeable staff; are also on hand at the premises. Course participants can come from any area, not just Hamburg. Course hours are listed as being 7 a.m. to dusk, Monday through Friday. Saturday, Sunday and holiday hours are from 6:30 a.m. to dusk. The days the course will be open are weatherpending, as the cold season approaches.

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Festival lights up the Fairgrounds By Lizz Schumer THE SUN EDITOR AND

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Well, it’s official; snow has arrived in Western New York and with it, the beginning of the winter season. For some, it marks the beginning of a long, cold winter, but for those involved in the Festival of Lights at the Hamburg Fairgrounds, the fun is just beginning. Starting Nov. 28 and running every weekend through Dec. 28, the Festival of Lights is the largest event of its kind in WNY, providing over 75 illuminated displays, shows, contests, rides and activities, and eight buildings, all in addition to the drivethrough light displays. Pre-sale discount tickets are available at participating Tops Friendly Markets, and those who bring a Tops receipt to the gate will also receive a discount. Prices are per carload, and can also be paid at the gate. With displays provided by Winterland, the Festival of Lights has aimed to blend different holiday activities together with the decade-

long drive-through tradition. With both inside and outdoor activities, guests are able to experience “the most wonderful time of the year” in a number of ways. Crafts will be going on in Tops Winterland Workshop and there will be a 16-foot snow globe available to explore, inside and out. Live shows will be held inside of Expo Hall, such as the Nels Ross Comedy Show and the Kids Game Show, and the festival will have 150 trees twinkling in the Christmas Tree Forest. This year ’s showpiece will be the North Pole experience. Guests will be able to walk through the 10,000-square foot display, traveling through Elf Town and Santa’s Workshop as they arrive at the North Pole. At the Claus household, Santa will be greeting children, as well as listening their wish list and taking photographs. While exiting, guests will be able to see penguins, more ice and even the Northern Lights. For those willing to spend additional money, other activities will be provided, such as rides on Santa’s Magical Midway, the new Express Train and for the thrill-seek-

ers, the Snowzilla, a 70-foot long inflatable tubing track. The festival will be hosting multiple events throughout the season, as well. The Walk Around Week will be returning, from Dec. 15-18. This event allows guests to travel nearly 2 miles on foot to see a different view of the lights than through the windshield. The Frozen Festival will run from Nov. 28-29, Retro Winter will be held on Dec. 5 the Buffalo Marketplace will be from Dec. 12-14 and Dickens Weekend will be from Dec. 19-21. More information about the event can be found at FairgroudsHoliday.com. The free mobile app is also available to download on any Apple, Android, or Kindle device. To keep up with the festival, visitors can use the hash tag #HamburgLights on social media, as well. New this year, festival guides will be available online or by request. The event runs from 5-9 p.m. and buildings and grounds will remain open until 10 p.m. The Fairgrounds is located at 5820 South Park Ave in Hamburg.

Bulldogs in the ‘Burg to decorate the local region By Lizz Schumer THE SUN EDITOR

Hamburg High School art teacher Mike Edwards was the first artist to paint a Herd About Buffalo statue, during the Roswell Park fundraising campaign that ran in 2000. His was for Visit Buffalo Niagara and featured Buffalo on one side, Niagara on the other. Many of the 150 statues painted for that fundraiser can still be seen around town today, but soon, they will be joined by another, more local animal: Bulldogs. The Hamburg High School art program is launching Bulldogs in the ‘Burg, a public art project to raise funds to support the arts in Hamburg schools. Art students will be painting 30, life-size concrete bulldogs in any style a business, organization or individual can imagine, with the creativity of art

students to help out. “It’s a great way to support the arts in Hamburg,” Edwards said. “We’ve got a really tremendous arts program here at Hamburg, but these funds will enable us to go above and beyond the curriculum, purchase new supplies and equipment and really make a difference for these students.” The bulldogs were provided at a 30 percent price reduction by Hamburg Lowe’s, which also delivered the dogs to the school. “You should see them,” Edwards said, with a laugh. “They’re all crouched together down in the basement, like that terra cotta army in China. It’s really funny.” Anyone interested in contributing to the project has four ways to do so: Sponsor a bulldog and a student, to offset the cost of the statue and supplies; reserve a bulldog from a participating art student prior to auction; commis-

sion a bulldog to be designed according to the commissioner’s specifications or purchase a bulldog at the public auction in the Spring, subject to availability. Commissions and proposals for the bulldogs began Nov. 1, and are now being accepted. Starting in january, the art department will be going through the applications and choosing the top 30, at which time work will begin. So far, Edwards and art student intern Kat LoBello have designed and painted one bulldog, which will live in a display case in the Hamburg High School foyer. “He’s wearing a jersey to show our school spirit, and 54 is his number because, acording to our research, that was the year the school was founded,” Edwards explained.

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Edward Forster Edward C. Forster, of Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of Eden, died October 5. Edward was born Jan. 13, 1930 in Buffalo, to Jacob and Hedwig Forster. Ed was a 1947 graduate of Eden schools. He served his country from 1951-1954 as a radioman in the United States Navy aboard the destroyer USS Abbott. After his service, Ed worked for New York Telephone for 30 years. Ed married his wife, the late Claire (nee Bowman) in 1956. He is survived by son Mike (Laura) Forster, daughter Deb Clark (Rick Clark), grandchildren Rachel, Nathan and Kayla, great-grandson Jakob and step-grandchildren Christine and Emily. A memorial service is planned for 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 28 at Saint John Paul II Church in Lakeview, with burial in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Eden. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations can be made to Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Arrangements were made by Laing Funeral Home Inc of Eden. Online condolences may be made at www. laingfuneralhome.com.

DeVar Newland DeVar C. Newland, 74, of Hamburg, died suddenly November 15. DeVar was the son of the late Herbert and Lucy Newland; brother of Shirley Fuller and the late Herbert and Elton Newland and Helen (Clifford) Rogers; also survived by several nieces and nephews. He worked at the Ford stamping plant. Private services were held at the convenience of the family.

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Richard was the son of Richard (Ernest Bennett) Rammacher and Carla (Michael) Ellison-Steffan; brother of Joanna and Carl Rammacher.; step-brother of Sherry (Ted) Karl, Michael (Carrie) and James Steffan; grandson of Patricia (late Richard) Rammacher, Joanne (Ronald) Ellison-Repschlager and Dale (Marilyn) Ellison; life partner of Gregory Harris. A funeral was held on Nov. 13 from the Addison Funeral Home Inc. Flowers gratefully declined, memorials may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation or UNYTS. Online condolences may be made at addisonfuneralhome.com.

Richard Peron Richard L. Peron, 68, of Hamburg, died November 10. Richard was the husband of Kathleen (nee Moore); father of Gregory (Tracy) Peron, Amy (Christopher) O’Neill and the late Andrew Peron; grandfather of Molly, Joshua and Sarah Peron, Katelyn, Andie, Patrick and Thomas O’Neill; brother of Judy (Jerry) Getgen. He was a Vietnam Army veteran and a sales associate at Home Depot, after a career in health care management. A viewing and memorial service were held on Nov. 16 at the Donald M. Demmerley Funeral Home Inc. in Hamburg. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo Inc. Online condolences may be made at www. demmerleyfuneralhome. com.

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Harold was the husband of the late Iona (nee Boring) Crusan; father of Debbie (Frank) Zaccaro and Harold (Linda) Crusan; grandfather of Jason (Andrea) Taylor, Joshua Taylor, Kristin Martin, Matthew Crusan and Isabella Crusan; greatgrandfather of Tony and Arianna. Harold was an active member of the Big Tree Wesleyan Church, a United States Marine Corp Veteran and a retiree of Bethlehem Steel Corporation. The family will be present to receive callers on Thursday, Nov. 20, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the John J. Kaczor Funeral Home Inc., located at 5453 Southwestern Blvd. where funeral services will be held Friday, Nov. 21 at 10 a.m. Entombment will be in Lakeside Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Western New York. Online condolences may be made at www.kaczorfunerals.com.

James Flanagan James E. “Pops” Flanagan, of Hamburg, died November 11. James was the husband of Nancy (nee Frey); son of Eileen and the late Bernard Flanagan; brother of Kathleen Ballard, Patricia (Daryl) Pienta, Kevin (Bridget), Brendan, Maureen (John) Schichtel, Margaret (Jeffrey) Reagan, Diarmuid “Moose” and Denis Flanagan and the late Colleen, Timothy (Rose) and Ciaran ”Gig” Flanagan; also survived by nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his companions Coretta, Alpine and Easter. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at Saint Mary of the Lake Church on Saturday, Nov. 22 at noon. Donations may be made to Guiding Eyes for the Blind, 611 Granite Springs Road, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598. Online condolences may be made at www.lakesidefuneralhome.com.

Christopher Schneider Christopher G. Schneider, of Hamburg, died November 7. Christopher was the husband of Amy (nee Rosten); father of Gabriella, Christopher and Mya Beth; son of Sharon (Michael) Podd and the late Timothy Schneider; brother of Nicole Schneider; grandson of Doris Clay; nephew of John (Judy) Clay; also survived by the Rosten family. Calling hours will be held on Nov. 20 from 1-4 p.m. at Loomis, Offers & Loomis Inc., Hamburg Chapel, located at 207 Main St. Funeral services will follow at 4 p.m. Flowers gratefully declined.

Seniors organizing grassroots group in Eden By Lizz Schumer THE SUN EDITOR

Eden residents Donna Sundell, a member of the Erie County Senior Services Advisory Board; Joan Staby, a board member of both the Eden Boys & Girls Club and Friends of the Eden Library and Peggy Habermehl, who is a member of the Eden Senior Citizens Club and North Collins Food Pantry, are spearheading a grassroots effort to meet the growing needs of Eden seniors. That effort kicked off on Nov. 12, with a public forum to gauge the needs of the community. More than 40 people attended the meeting at the Eden Library Community Room. The guest presenter was Virginia Krebs, coordinator of the Springville Concord Elder Network. SCENe is a communitybased program that provides information, referral services, educational, wellness, support and lifestyle activities for older adults in the Springville and Concord area, and Krebs has been working with elder care and adult needs for many years, as both a passionate advocate and member of that demographic.

to Sundell, was a “resolve to build on the enthusiasm and momentum of the initial meeting.” Several Eden residents expressed a willingness to participate in organizing a local effort on behalf of older adults in the community, much like SCENe did in Springville. Joe and Jean Klug said they “love Eden and like the idea of enhancing what we already have, by building relationships with others to bring speakers and services to our town.” Faith Beverly voiced her intention to “start going to town board meetings to express the need for expanded senior services.” “Best of all,” said Sundell, “Eden resident, Kevin Karstead, has stepped forward to help us organize as a group for the purpose of coordinating senior services.” A follow-up meeting will take plce on Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. at the Eden Town Hall, located at 2795 East Church St. in Eden. The guest speaker will be Patricia Dowling, coordinator for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program and the University Express program for Erie County Senior Services. There is no cost for the program and it is open to the public.

Krebs told the group that there is a “critical need in rural communities, like Eden, to get information about available services to vulnerable elders. In many cases, there are programs and assistance that can be brought to rural areas at little to no cost. For instance, Erie County Senior Services has expert speakers and programs on topics including fraud, home care, nutrition, insurance and caregiving. A small group of dedicated volunteers can make a big difference in a neighborhood.” Functioning as what Krebs called a “senior center without walls,” SCENe utilizes the spaces available in the Springville area, such as churches, the library and Concord Town Hall to hold programs for local residents. During the community discussion, many Eden residents expressed their frustration with a lack of knowledge of available services or how to access those, within other communities. Some said that they attend activities and educational programs in Orchard Park and Hamburg and would like to have senior life programs in Eden, as well. The result of the discussion, according

Green Friday gets shoppers to go local By Lizz Schumer THE SUN EDITOR

Last year, Thanksgiving and the following day’s sales amassed $12.4 billion for participating retailers, up 2.3 percent from 2012, according to CNN Money. Online, sales reached $1.964 billion, up more than 18.5 percent, according to Forbes. In 1966, Philadelphia police dubbed the day after Thanksgiving “Black Friday,” because of the chaos caused by crowds. Today, it is usually known as the day retailers start profiting from holiday shopping, and local businesses and restaurants are hankering for a piece of that pie. Enter “Green Friday,” an initiative started by Hamburg’s Village Business Advisory Council to get shoppers through their doors and up to the checkout counter on one of the biggest buying days of the year. In order to get shoppers interested in local businesses, Eric Adams of the VBAC said the village is reprising its “passport to prizes” program this year, which kicks off on Green Friday and runs throughout December. This year, VBAC member businesses and restaurants are participating in the initiative, to get shoppers to check out their wares. “We added the restaurants to kind of complete the package,” said Adams. “People can go out, do the [door-buster] craziness, then get something to eat at one of our local restaurants, recharge and hit up our local establishments!” Monroe, owner of Monroe’s Place on Lake Street in Hamburg, said she is a supporter of small businesses, but does not expect everyone to shop there exclusively. “I’m not opposed to chain businesses,” she said. “It would be ludicrous to assume someone would only shop local. We’re just ask-

ing that you remember us for some things.” The Green Friday initiative seeks to get shoppers in the door at small businesses, to support not only the businesses themselves, but the surrounding community. “Together, we employ a lot of people who are right out of the community pool,” Monroe noted. The Passport to Prizes raises the stakes on shopping local, with first, second and third-place prizes available to the winners. The prizes are baskets of local goodies, usually worth in excess of $1,000, although Adams could not give an exact amount, at press time. The passports are being printed by the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce, and the VBAC is partnering with Hamburg Gaming and The Fairgrounds, as well, to make it a true community event. In that same spirit, Adams encouraged visitors to look around and find out what each merchant has to offer, rather than just stopping in for a passport stamp. “Business owners had

said that last year, a lot of people just ran in the door, got the stamp and ran out, so this year, there’s a green Christmas ornament [hidden] in each store, for shoppers to find,” Adams said. “It’ll be up to the businesses how they want to do it. This way, people will have more reason to look around, to see what we have.” Most participating businesses will also be running specials for the event, and Adams advised shoppers to check in at retailers, to find out what the bargains will be. In addition, a trolley will be running throughout the village starting at noon, to get shoppers around the area. It will be making periodic stops throughout the shopping district, so Green Friday participants can park their cars and take the trolley from business to business. Passports will be available from participating merchants and restaurants, and more information can also be found on the VBAC’s Facebook page.

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Deputies responded to a report of 10-15 people fighting at a residence on Fair Lane Drive on Oct. 26. Deputies arrested 22-year-old Trevor Rinaldi, of Hamburg, for unlawful possession of marihuana. A 17-year-old male was cited for unlawful possession of alcohol and unlawful possession of marijuana and then turned over to his parents.

DWI on Beach Road

After receiving a complaint of someone driving their vehicle into their yard, police arrived to the scene to find John Wilkinson, 45, of Buffalo unable to remove his vehicle from the wet lawn of the complainant. Police observed the offender’s impaired motor coordination and speech, glassy eyes and smell of alcoholic beverages. Patrol asked Wilkinson if he had been drinking. He responded, “Yes, about six budweisers like two hours ago. I was just coming to see if the car was for sale.” Wilkinson tested positive for alcohol on the breath screen with .11 percent BAC. The vehicle was towed and the offender was booked and released with a return date of Dec. 1.

DWI in Collins

Deputies responded to reports of a single car accident at Gowanda State and Bagdad roads in the Town of Collins around 4:30 a.m., on November 8. When Deputies arrived, they observed a vehicle stopped on the roadside terrain. The vehicle struck a stop sign and a road sign. The driver appeared to be injured and EMS personnel were called for first aid. Tristan Edminster, 28, was transported to Lake Shore Hospital for further evaluation and treatment. At the hospital, Edminster submitted to a blood draw to determine BAC. The Deputies charged Edminster with DWI, aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle and operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license. Along with the misdemeanor charges she was issued tickets for not having insurance, expired registration and inspection, no license and moving from a lane in an unsafe manner. She was released from the hospital and is scheduled to appear in Collins Town Court on Nov. 26, at 6 p.m. Edminster was the 195th DWI arrest by the Erie County Sheriff’s Office.

Attempted introduction of contraband to prison

On Nov. 14, as the reporting officer was searching Jonathan Litzinger, 24, of Angola before placing him in the town of Evans jail cell, a “crinkling” noise was noticed. The offender had taken a previously concealed fentanyl patch from his hip and placed it in his hand in hopes of taking it with him into the cell. As the offender reached to hand the patch to the officer, a second patch fell from Litzinger’s body. Litzinger had been arrested that day for the possession of Fentanyl patches after police learned of a specific place in Buffalo that Evans residents have been driving to to buy Fentanyl. He was charged with introducing contraband into prison and criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Armed robbery at Hogg Express

At 10:00 on Nov. 6, an unknown white male approximately 5’4 with a medium build entered the Hogg Express on Erie Road in Evans. The victim reported to police that the offender wore a black ski mask with blue or green trim around the openings on the face, a black zip-up hooded sweatshirt and dark blue jeans. The suspect presented a weapon and made demands to the victim. After he reportedly left, the victim called 911. Responding police searched the area and interviewed suspicious persons with negative results. The case remains open.

Driving while intoxicated

After observing Helen Wheeler, 58, of Evans, stop at an intersection on Lake Shore Road for several minutes, and without any other traffic, and driving over the fog lines, police decided to pull the driver over. Police report that Wheeler did not pull over immediately when they put on their emergency lights in response to the driver traveling west bound on an east bound lane. After approximately one mile, Wheeler, the sole occupant of the vehicle, came to an abrupt stop. Patrol asked her if she had been drinking, to which she responded that she had consumed a few drinks. The offender failed field sobriety tests and refused the alco sensor. The vehicle was towed and Wheeler was booked. She was held until sober and issued a return to court date of Nov. 17.

Larceny in Hamburg

On Nov. 14 at around 2 p.m., an employee of Dollar General called police to report a theft. James Mitchell, 24, of Hamburg, and Darius Austin, 26, of Buffalo, were charged with petit larceny after taking clothing and merchandise from the store passed all points of sale and fleeing in a borrowed vehicle. After several hours of investigation, the two men turned themselves in separately from each other. Both men were issued an appearance ticket for Nov. 20.

Weed possession in Evans

On Nov. 14 at about 5:00 p.m., police initiated a traffic stop on Forest Avenue in Evans. After conversing with the offender, Christopher Stobie, 23, of Evans, about where he had been coming from. After the offender was unable to confirm his story, police had him exit the vehicle where they found marihuana. Stobie admitted to police that it was his. The offender was issued an appearance ticket for Dec. 9.

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Martin Batherson, 55, of Evans, was arrested Nov. 6 after reportedly threatening the employees of a store on Erie Road in Evans at approximately 2:40 p.m., that day. The complainant told police that Batherson’s fists were in the air and he refused to leave the store. Upon arrival of police, it was discovered that the offender was “highly intoxicated and combative.” Batherson was charged with disorderly conduct, held until sober and released with a court appearance ticket.

Arrest for High school weed possession After an anonymous tip saying that the offender was showing off a small amount of marihuana in the cafeteria of Lake Shore High School, Anthony Broughton, 17, of Evans was taken to Principal Julie Hoerner. The principal moved to investigate by searching the offender. Inside his wallet was the afore mentioned property. The offender stated, “I forgot I had that.” Broughton was arrested and released with an appearance ticket to return to court.

DWI on North Boston Road

A patrolling deputy stopped a vehicle operated by Paul E. Grimmer III, 23, of Eden, after observing the vehicle Grimmer was driving leave the roadway. Grimmer failed roadside sobriety testing and was arrested for driving while intoxicated. Grimmer consented to a breath test which resulted in a .13% BAC reading. Grimmer was released to a sober family member and is scheduled to appear in Eden Court at a later date.

Robbery on Erie Road On Nov. 15, patrol responded to a robbery at a business on Erie Road in Evans. The victim reported to police that the suspect was in a vehicle, headed north on Bennett Road. Patrol used a traffic stop to stop and search the suspect. Suspect was found to have the stolen item on his person. He was identified as Thomas GIlewicz, 22, of Grand Island. He was taken to the station for arraignment. He was issued a return ticket for Nov. 17.

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On Nov. 11, Evans police responded to Lake Erie Beach Park for a harassment complaint. Upon arrival, patrol was met by the underage victim who stated the offender, William Merecki, 29, of Evans, grabbed him by the throat, pushed him against a bridge and threatened to break his jaw over an argument the victim had with another youth earlier that day. Patrol spoke to Merecki over the phone, who said he did have words with the victim, but did denies physical contact. Charges were filed when the victim’s mother came to the scene. The case was cleared by arrest.

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The Sun / Thursday, November 20, 2014

Taxes to remain steady in Evans penditures and what we’ve budgeted and we planned that we were not going to do a Revenue Anticipation Note or a Tax Anticipation Note; we didn’t do them last year either, but as of right now, the TAN is still up in the air. Will we do a RAN? No. Those days are gone. We have put those days to bed. The TAN is up in the air because healthcare is up, state retirement benefits are up and it’s all of the things that are mandated by outside sources that we just don’t have any control over.� The budget was approved following a public hearing during which no residents spoke, which led Dash to say, “I think when you’re doing the right thing and are transparent, I think people respect that.� As for what led the town to be able to present and approve a flat budget, Dash said, “I’m tight, and I’m frugal.� “It’s full cooperation. Everyone has been awesome during this process. Department heads cut spending on their own before they even submitted their requests. We’ve all worked hard. We’ve come up with fair expenditures and project revenues for the town for the next fiscal year.� “After three years, I think the boat is beginning to turn ever so slowly, but it’s turning in the right direction. We’re not being broadsided by the big waves like we once were. We’ve invested in our future with solar panels and that is beginning to reap some benefits for the town. We’ve also created the dog park and the nature trail with no cost to the taxpayer, all while keeping this budget flat.� In other board matters: – The supervisor was authorized to enter into a dispatch service contract with the town of North Collins,

By Brian Campbell

THE SUN CORRESPONDENT

Taxes will not be going up this coming year in the town of Evans, nor will they be going down, the town board announced, as it unanimously voted to approve the 2015 town budget. The town general budget is flat, showing neither an increase nor a decrease. As Supervisor Keith Dash explained, the budget is the same as it was last year. The highway tax did increase $.10 per 1,000 and Dash explained the necessity of that particular increase. “That increase was to cover the extra spending we incurred last year during the polar vortex,� Dash said, “as well as to go towards some much-needed repairs on some of our town’s major highways. We’ve budgeted money for big repair to town highways. All town highways? No. I’d love to be able to do them all, but you have to walk before you can run. Also, salt killed us. We were in a shortage for salt last year, because we had to use a ton.� While Dash did not have an exact list as to what highways were planned for repairs, he did say that Newcomb and Beechwood Roads were two at the top of the list. Another increase the town has prepared for is in refuse. “Our garbage contract with Republic is up and we have realized that, for the past five years, we have been one of the municipalities that pays the lowest rate for garbage,� Dash said. “So, we understand that our garbage rates are probably going to go up and we have to build in for that.� “Those are really the only increases we have seen,� he added. “As we creep into the end of the year, we are on target as far as our ex-

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the town of Collins and the Seneca Nation of Indians. – The fee for the impoundment of dogs seized or taken into custody was established at $20 per day. – Dash was also authorized to enter into an agreement with the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York to purchase a new Marine Rescue Vessel, Project ID number 6194, which will be funded through the New York state and Municipal Facilities Program. – Patrolmen Thomas Castle and James Bouchard were recognized by Police Chief Ernest Masullo for their ‘excellent police work’ while working and solving a burglary, grand larceny and a number car larcenies in the town of Derby. – The board approved the Barbara Wenke Minor Subdivision, which divides a 21.16 acre parcel to create two 5.27 acre parcels each having 450 feet of frontage on Pontiac Road and a 10.62 acre parcel with 986.2 feet of frontage on Pontiac and 533.3 feet of frontage on Ryther Road. – Contracts with the Angola Fire Company ($12,000 Emergency Ambulance Service, $104,100 Fire Protection, $10,500 Capital Improvement), Evans Center Fire Company ($15,000 Emergency Ambulance Service, $138,020 Fire Protection, $94,550 Capital Improvement), Highland Hose Fire Company ($15,000 Emergency Ambulance Service), and the Lake Erie Beach Fire Company ($15,000 Emergency Ambulance Service, $138,020 Fire Protection, $94,550 Capital Improvement) were approved. The contracts are for the period of January 2015-December 2015. The next Evans town board meeting will take place Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m.

“We had to do a lot of work to bring out his face, which was kind of squished from the mold,� LoBello added. After some trial and error, the artists decided to use a water-based putty to enhance the statue’s features and make him look more lifelike. The Hamburg mascot also has a backpack, to demonstrate the school’s commitment to education, which will sit next to him, on display. Around the base is written the school’s motto: Committed to Excellence. He does not yet have a name, but LoBello and Edwards said a naming contest might be in the works, once the new statue is unveiled. As for the community bulldogs, the only limit is the imagination. “The dogs can be as lifelike or as creative as you want them,� Edwards said. “They don’t have to be a realistic bulldog or a mascot.

We’re totally open. Some students have thought covering one in pennies for a bank would be cool, or paint swatches for a paint store.� The statues can be placed inside or outside, although the department does ask that purchasers indicate on the application if the statue will be outside, so that can be taken into consideration when designing and painting the dog. “We think they would look really cool sitting outside someone’s door, like a guard dog,� LoBello said. “But they’re also small enough to sit on a desk or in a waiting room.� So far, bids are coming in around $250-300, which Edwards said he expects to be the going rate. Bidding starts at $50. After the project is completed, the Hamburg Parent Teacher Association has promised a reception to unveil the statues, and Ed-

wards said he would like to see some sort of scavenger hunt around the area, to spot the bulldogs. The bulldogs are made of solid concrete and are heavy enough to sit outside without fear of walking away. Edwards has sent out letters to 60 local businesses, requesting their support, but said he is also looking for businesses or organizations that did not get a letter to join in the project. “If anyone didn’t get a letter, I’m sorry, it’s nothing personal,� he said. “We just couldn’t get to everybody! But we really hope you’ll come to us. It’s a tremendous project, and it’s affordable and fun. We’re really excited about it.� Applications and more information are available on the Hamburg High School website at www.hamburgschools.org, or by emailing medwards@hamburgschools.org.

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Lake Shore graduation rate rises with freshman academy ing when they enter the high school and puts an emphasis on remedying social and emotional issues that may hinder a student’s success. A freshman in the academy participates in academic help and has the opportunity to interact more closely with instructors that are in the program. Freshman instructors, totaling 16 faculty members, teach exclusively in the freshman academy portion of the high school. This wing is where ninth grade students have their lockers and everything else they need to study the core curriculum. Students may only have to leave the freshman area for special classes like the fine arts. The team of academy teachers, including the assistant principal, Matthew Fisher, who also has the title of principal in the freshman academy, stand outside their rooms, or circulate through the hallway, in the morning and between classes. The group cites this as one of the many reasons they

By Andrew Manzella THE SUN STAFF REPORTER

The transition from middle school to high school can be uncomfortable for young students and end up hindering success. At Lake Shore High School, inspiring freshman to be confidant and motivated is a top priority. Brad Gier, team leader of freshman academy, and Jeffrey Connors, instructors at Lake Shore, presented their work and newest ambitions within the freshman academy program to the board of education at its monthly work session Nov. 4. Connors has been teaching freshman seminar for four years. It focuses on building life skills, which will better arm students for their place in the world, post-graduation. He focuses on basics like using “mister” and “miss” when addressing people and being able to express opinions clearly in front of a group of people. Freshman academy aims to help kids find their foot-

communicate so well and stay informed about each student. “We’ve definitely had s o m e d i ff i c u l t g r o u p s come through,” explained Deann Poleon, English teacher in freshman academy. “And the fact that we had each other has made such a difference, because [we] can just say, ‘oh my gosh this happened, how do I work with it?’ there’s somebody who knows that same kid right in our hallway.” Signs and posters line the two hallways on the second floor devoted to grade nine. Some remind students that they are capable of anything, some draw attention to all the extracurricular activities they could be a part of and some congratulate specific students for reaching their goals or exhibiting outstanding behavior. Morning announcements are given by Connors over a megaphone as students assemble into their homeroom and shuffle through their lockers. The academy, along with

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Gier, plays a big part in student success. At least once per month, the entire team of faculty in the academy meet and share reports of possible problems, ways to improve or students in need. The meetings, according to Fisher, can be organized as needed and can happen as often as necessary. Every student in the academy is required to be involved in something extra curricular. Whether it’s a club at school or a dance class off campus, students must have something to do outside of school. “People who like school,” Connors said, of getting kids invested in their education. “Come here more.” In Connors’ freshman seminar course, kids use role-playing, speeches and charades to get comfortable with speaking and proper conduct. “He even has a “dress for success day” where they can learn how to tie a neck tie,” Poleon said. The academy team agrees that kids are better presenters in their classes and students are behaving much better than before it was instituted. Gier cites the constant communication among the academy faculty as the way they all have awareness of tragedies students encounter. Through email, he said, teachers share things like a student’s parent passing away, emo-

tional stress or even the death of a family pet. From group awareness, the team agreed, intervention happens more easily. High school principal Julie Hoerner said that each teacher chooses to be in the academy. The academy offers a homework club after school for a half hour. Freshmen can come in by referral from a teacher and receive tutoring from a sophomore or junior student. Gier said students who benefitted from homework club in their freshman year like to come back and tutor kids the next year. At the work session, Gier said, the academy’s role is still evolving, and could open up to more opportunities for mentorship and ensuring success. “Freshman academy is a teaching style,” Principal Hoerner said. “From an administrative perspective, I know each kid is covered by one of these teachers. They put a lot in, during the day and outside of class time, to build relationships with these kids. Philosophically, that’s where I come from. It’s all about relationships, and this group really works together as a family to build a solid foundation for these kids to be successful in high school and beyond.”

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