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Park dedicated to memory of Jeffrey Stribing By Jennifer Lysiak
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For decades to come, Jeffrey J. Stribing, who passed away at the age of 55 on Feb. 27, will always be remembered in Lancaster as a man dedicated to his community. Many family members and friends gathered Saturday, Nov. 8, at Plum Bottom Creek Nature Park off Clark Street in the village to honor his life. A blue and white sign which reads, “Dedicated to the memory of community advocate and Lancaster Lion Jeffrey J. Stribing,” has been installed in the park. It was designed and constructed by the Boy Scouts of America Troop 468 and donated by Santoro Signs, Inc. “Jeff was loved by the w h o l e c o m m u n i t y, t h e whole village,” remarked Lancaster Village Mayor Paul Maute, adding that this is truly a great moment. “He had a vision for our business district. This
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Maute mentioned that the project has not been put on hold at all and they are still working very hard to to get West Main Street put through. “We will see it in a lifetime,” he said. Stribing was also a member of the Lancaster Lions Club and he was a volunteer firefighter prior
to losing his sight in 1991. Stribing started to lose his eyesight through a genetic disorder called Mucopolysaccharidoses, a group of rare, inherited lysosomal storage disorders that are clinically characterized by abnormalities in multiple organ systems and reduced life expectancy. The disease eventually
worsened and Stribing was left with total blindness in his left eye and legal blindness in his right. After 15 years he was forced to retire as a sheriff’s deputy for Erie County. However, this didn’t stop Stribing from pursuing his dreams. To better help those who are visually impaired, Stribing formed the Lions Vision Beyond Sight Foundation, which helped build the Lions Diagnostic Imaging Center at the Ross Eye Institute, a notfor-profit research, teaching, clinical care facility in
Buffalo for persons with or without health insurance and those who can not afford eye care. He was also the youngest elected trustee in the Village of Lancaster when he was first elected at the age of 20 in the 1980s. He served again in the 90s. “He was Mr. Lancaster,” said Lancaster Village resident Frank Maddock, who spearheaded the dedication.
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Over the past couple of weeks, Lancaster Police have seen an increase in scam telephone calls. In most instances, callers claiming to be with the IRS say the resident has back taxes or fines that need to be paid back immediately, urging the resident to purchase reloadable debit cards or Green Dot cards at a local store. The scammer is given the card number, and gets the cash value off the card. By the time the victim realizes they do not actually owe the IRS money, it’s too late. The calls rely on “spoof-
ing” technology, which the scammer uses to “mask where the call is coming from,” said Capt. William J Karn Jr. The scammer can make the caller ID anything they want, from the IRS to the FBI. Software is downloaded that allows the caller to manually change the source of the call. The number and the title that accompanies it can be changed to whatever the scammer wishes. This type of scam targets everyone, not just a specific demographic, making it difficult for authorities to narrow down. Scammers capitalize on high-pressure situations, often making
outrageous ultimatums that send people into such a high state of anxiety that they can’t think clearly. An example of this would be a requirement to pay in the next hour or face an arrest. According to Capt. Karn, this is a “good tip off it’s not legitimate. [They] pressure people to get money out right away.” Most recently, the Lancaster Police were notified of a caller who identified himself as a police officer from their department, calling people back after they hung up on the IRS call. If the caller is making threats and pressuring you to act or to stay on the phone, that’s not a good
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Anyone who has driven by the sign welcoming people into the Village of Lancaster on Broadway near the Municipal Building has probably noticed that the sign is looking much brighter and more vibrant these days with its new royal blue background and golden lettering. The village sign make over is courtesy of three of the boys from the Plymouth Crossroads home in Lancaster. Plymouth Crossroads residents George, Keif, and Tim, along with staff and volunteers from the organization spent several mornings working on updating the sign as a small way to say thank you to the Lancaster community that has helped them and the other boys in the organization over the past few years. “We are so thankful for all that the Village of Lancaster community has done for our organization,” said Jennifer Thorpe, the program director at Plymouth Crossroads. “The community has really embraced the boys and the boys are really
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and work with various staff members and counselors to develop the necessary skills to lead an independent and productive life once they leave the organization. “One of the unique things about our organization is that this is not just a home for the boys while they are here,” Thorpe added. “It becomes a part of their foundation. They build a real bond and brotherhood during their stay here. We even have former residents come back for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner. We become a family to them.” Plymouth Crossroads is state certified but does not receive state funding. The organization runs primarily on grants and donations from other organizations and from the community. The residents and staff at Plymouth Crossroads also make sure to make time to give back to those that have helped them. The boys volunteer and assist at various community events and are a staple volunteer at the Trinity Food Pantry in Lancaster. Since the organization operates solely on grants and the generosity of the community, donations are
always welcome. Thorpe explained that no donation is too small and every little bit helps. Things such as clothes, hygiene products, food, and other necessities are always appreciated. Plymouth Crossroads has also been thankful for donations of furniture and recreational items such as instruments and an air hockey table to let the boys have some fun during their time at the house. Donations are welcome at any time. Anyone interested in making a donation to the organization can contact Plymouth Crossroads. Larger items such as furniture can be arranged to be picked up by staff members. Plymouth Crossroads is also always looking for new volunteer opportunities and staff members are willing to do presentations on the program and tours of the facility to anyone who may be interested. Plymouth Crossroads is located on Broadway Street in Lancaster. For more information, contact Plymouth Crossroads at 393-3906 or visit www.plymouthcrossroads. org.
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“Their hustle is something to look at and mimic. A great teacher learns from their students,” he said. Whether it’s working on TV and film or spending time with his family, Wayans will always include comedy in his life as he loves the rush that fills his body after making someone laugh. “To resurrect something brand new in the moment, I’m blessed,” he said. “I treat every opportunity presented to me as if it’s my first and my last.” Wayans’ stand-up show begins at 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, and 7:30 and 10:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21 and Saturday, Nov. 22 at Helium Comedy Club, 30 Mississippi St., Buffalo. Learn more about the show at www.heliumcomedy. com/buffalo. Stay up to date with Wayans and his career by “liking” his Facebook page and following @marlonwayans on Twitter and Instagram.
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Rock out, raise money for Roswell Nov. 16 By Amy Robb
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Performing Arts in Depew will be teaming up with Boulevard Music Lessons to put on a show benefitting Roswell Cancer Institute and its Tuition Assistance Program. The Rock 2 Cure concert will take place at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16 at The Forvm in the Maple Entertainment Complex. Students from both centers will rock out to raise money for a good cause, one which hits home for parents and relatives of students. Some have had family work there, while others have been serviced at the institute. Students enrolled in Rock Band 101 at both locations will be the stars of the show. The program can be compared to “a travel sports team,” said Owner and Instructor at Boulevard Music Lessons, Joe Childs. “The bands are all assigned their Rock Band Coach, named, and they’re performing. Students must audition in and take musical instruction somewhere,” added Childs. Through this program, and other interactive workshops, Performing Arts and Boulevard Music are able to develop musicians and artists instead of just instructing them. The rock band
Leanna Bishop and Matt Noonan of Depew will be performing with Performing Arts at the Rock 2 Cure event. program helps students grow, especially those that are “really moving forward and are interested in their instrument, and interested in performing,” said Sam Marabella, owner and instructor at Performing Arts. Like the Boulevard location, rock band at Performing Arts also have to audition to get into the program, and once they’re accepted there’s a coach assigned along with an instructor. Bands usually start out at 2 piece or 3 piece, and as others are accepted to the program, it might grow more
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Lancaster Rec offers wrestling program The Town of Lancaster Recreation Department will once again offer a wrestling program for all Town of Lancaster residents and Lancaster School District residents. The program will begin on Monday, Dec. 8, with a mandatory parent meeting, and run through Thursday, March 19. Wrestlers will meet on Mondays and Thursdays.
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with different instruments lending different dynamics to the overall sound. The instructor plays with the band at first, and little by little, as the band starts coming into its own, the instructor becomes more of an advisor than a band member. The coach walks band members through logistics and the business side of running a band, getting everyone together for meetings, creating a website on Reverbnation, and coming up with a name everyone
agrees on. “The rock bands have most certainly taken off,” added Marabella. With a performance every four weeks, maybe more often depending on how far along the band is, the program also helps build social skills and boosts confidence for teenage students, in addition to putting those lessons to good use. Blood Money and 2nd Generation are two of the bands that will be performing, showcasing a mix of
Evan Hawkins and Jack Sawyer of Amherst will also be performing at the Rock 2 Cure event. seasoned and new talent. Childs himself will be performing in Blood Money on guitar, while 2nd Generation is made up of three young performers with serious heart. The Forvm is located at 4224 Maple Road in Buffalo, and tickets are avail-
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Legislature looks to reduce taxes in 2015 The Erie County Legislature has before it the county executive’s proposed $1.4 billion budget for 2015. The budget holds the tax rate at $5.03/$1,000 assessed value, but also includes $40 million in new spending that must be carefully reviewed. Holding the line on taxes is always better than raising them, but I don’t think it goes far enough. I believe, especially in this budget with an extreme amount of new spending, that there are opportunities to reduce spending and lower taxes. My top priority is to ensure that areas concerning public safety are adequately funded. We can’t even begin to discuss discretionary funding if people’s lives are in danger. When we have to consider funding a non-essential county job or essential Child Protective Services funding, I believe the choice is clear to everyone.
Our focus for next year has to be on the sheriff’s office, road funding, assisting our vulnerable residents and other areas where safety is a concern. Looking beyond next year, I believe that if we are mindful of our spending, we can pass along more savings to taxpayers. There are several trends that will help that. The first factor is sales tax. In early October 2014, the county executive announced that Erie County had its best quarter since 2011 with 4.71 percent growth for the third quarter of this year. The administration reported that, through August 2014 yearto-date, sales tax receipts have shown 3.63 percent growth compared to the same period in 2013. This is encouraging. If sales tax continues to increase about the average rates, in addition to the assessment growth we have seen, we
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will be in a better position to deliver positive change to taxpayers. Another factor is the new CSEA contract which will result in savings on health care costs. With the new contract ratified this past August, the county will be seeing a savings due to the agreed upon terms with employees contributing more. The savings in health care, coupled with pension contributions falling $4 million in 2015, means that we have an opportunity to get government spending below what it is today and the end result would be lower taxes. Overall, we are looking at lower costs in areas that have plagued governments for years, health care and pension, and increased revenue from sales tax and assessments. With lower expenses and increased revenue, I feel strongly that we have to pass along sav-
ings to taxpayers, not find ways to spend it. At the Nov. 6 session, I was appointed by the Chairman of the Legislature to the Budget Committee and look forward to diving fully into process. I will join my colleagues on the committee for budget hearings with the county departments Nov. 17-19, during which time I hope we can work with the commissioners and department heads to identify areas where we can save. I would also add that your comments are critical to that process. Your taxes pay for county services so you should be involved. Please call or email me if you have any questions, concerns or suggestions related to the proposed budget. Contact me at 858-8856 or email ted.morton@erie.gov. Erie County Legislator, Ted Morton
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New online hiring resource for veterans Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo recently announced the launch of a new online portal that will provide veterans the tools they need to connect with temporary employment opportunities offered by New York State. The website enables job seekers to upload resumes and designate geographic preferences, which State agencies then use to identify and consider candidates for open positions throughout New York. “We owe all of our veterans a tremendous debt of gratitude for their service, and helping them find employment is an important way to support them here at home,” Cuomo said. “By connecting veterans with job opportunities in their area, this new online portal will help the men and women of the armed forces leverage their skills and experiences and ultimately grow their careers. This is another example of how New York State is working to put veterans first, and I want to thank Sen. Ball and Assemblyman Benedetto for their work in making this new resource possible.” The Veterans Temporary Hiring Program offers opportunities for temporary employment in positions such as a disaster assistance representative, transportation construction inspector and highway maintenance worker, as well as seasonal positions, such as a lifeguard and tax information aide. The online portal can be accessed through the Department of
Civil Service’s website here. Civil Service Commissioner Jerry Boone said, “Interested veterans seeking temporary employment are encouraged to utilize this convenient employment resource. Temporary jobs provide valuable experience our veterans can leverage to improve their employment opportunities both inside and outside state government.” Director of Veterans Affairs Eric Hesse said, “This is another significant program for servicemembers to use to their advantage. I think it will be especially useful as servicemembers transition from the service helping them to discover new opportunities in a competitive job market. The governor’s continued leadership on veterans’ issues is making a difference for all veterans.” The online portal is a result of a chapter amendment to the Veterans Employment Act sponsored by Sen. Ball and Assemblyman Benedetto. Sen. Ball, chairman of the Senate Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs Committee, said, “We jump through hoops to prepare young men and women to enter into the military, but once they finish their service there is often very little transition back into civilian life. Many of our servicemen and women find this transition very difficult and often times can’t find meaningful employment upon their return. This new law will help lead
our unemployed veterans into the workforce. I would like to thank the Governor for his support of this legislation to help put our veterans back to work.” Assemblyman Benedetto said, “Providing veterans with the opportunity to access temporary employment opportunities offered by New York State is a common sense way to allow our jobless vets a way to re-enter the workforce and have the State benefit from their skills and expertise. I applaud the Governor for launching this site.” Eligibility for the Veterans Temporary Hiring Program is limited to veterans with a Department of Defense Form 214. In general, applicants must have served on active duty in the United States Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard or the Reserve Components of the Armed Forces of the United States, or served in active military service of the United States as a member of the Army National Guard, or Air National Guard. Veterans serving in the State’s volunteer New York Guard or New York Naval Militia who have a DD Form 214 are also eligible. Applicants with a DD Form 214 must have been released from service after September 11, 2001. Applicants with a dishonorable discharge are not eligible. Applicants will be required to provide their DD Form 214 to prove eligibility for this program.
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DWI At 11:25 p.m., Nov. 1, patrol was traveling west on Genesee Street when a 2009 Ford Pickup Truck was observed traveling east at a high rate of speed in the posted zone of 40 MPH. The vehicle was traveling at a rate of 63 MPH. Patrol pulled the vehicle over. Upon interviewing the operator, Daniel R. Przybylski, 31, of Clarence, patrol could smell the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from his breath. Przybylski also displayed lack of motor coordination, glassy blood shot eyes, and slurred speech. Patrol had him exit his vehicle and walk back to the rear of the car. Upon exiting the vehicle, Przybylski stumbled a few times, but was able to walk back to the rear of his vehicle as instructed. Patrol conducted several standard field sobriety tests, which Przybylski failed. He was taken into custody and charged with DWI and a speeding violation. Roadside Przybylski was given a breath screening with a result of .16 percent BAC.
Petit Larceny At 1:48 p.m., Nov. 2, patrol responded to Walmart, 4975 Transit Road, for a report of shoplifters in custody. The complainant, an asset protection officer for Walmart, stated the offenders, Ciara L. Kliszak, 18, of Alden, and Nathan C. Olejniczak, 21, of Alden, passed all points of sale for various items totaling $24.87. Both offenders were charged with petit larceny.
DWI At 10:31 p.m., Nov. 2, patrol was dispatched to NOCO, 370 Central Ave., for an attempt to locate a black Dodge Pickup Truck. The complainant stated that the subject, Mark K. Reukauf II, 50, of Lancaster, left the residence
intoxicated and was heading to NOCO. While patrol was in route, a second caller reported the vehicle in question was just involved in an accident in the NOCO parking lot. Patrol located the vehicle parked in the fire lane adjacent to the building. Reukauf was exiting the gas station as patrol arrived on scene. Reukauf told patrol he had drove his truck to NOCO from his house. It turned out that no accident took place, rather Reukauf bumped the curb near the store. While speaking to him, patrol was able to smell the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from his breath. He was also having difficulty standing up straight. Patrol conducted several standard sobriety tests, which he failed. Reukauf then provided a PBT sample, which indicated a BAC of .18 percent. He was placed under arrest for DWI and transported to the station. He was also charged with aggravated DWI.
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation At 2:20 a.m., Nov. 4, a 1999 Volkswagen Jetta was traveling north on Transit Road in violation of no/inadequate lights. The vehicle’s front right headlight was inoperative. Patrol conducted a traffic stop. The offender, Ashley M. Vertino, 23, of Amherst, license’s returned suspended as of Nov. 16, 2013 for a total of seven with six SCOFFS for failure to answer a summons out of the Town of Amherst. Vertino was taken into custody and transported to the station where she was charge with an equipment violation: no/inadequate lights and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. She was released on $100 bail.
Vehicle Traffic Law At 5:49 p.m., Nov. 4, patrol was dispatched to 6643 Transit Road for a report of a property damage only accident. The driver, Michael Piesczynski, 29, of Sloan, stated his license maybe suspended through Amherst. His driver’s license was verified as being suspended by Amherst for failure to appear through EMPIRE. Piesczynski was issued tickets for following too close and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. He was released at the scene.
Driving with Suspended Registration At 12:04 p.m., Nov. 5, patrol was stationary in the median on Transit Road, north of Genesee Street, while operating the Mobile Plate Reader. The reader alerted to a 2004 Toyota Prius, which was traveling south on Transit Road, indicating the registration was suspended. The DMV indicated the registration was suspended on July 2 for parking violations- default. Patrol initiated a traffic stop and identified the driver as Kenneth P. Inwood, 47, of Buffalo. Inwood’s New York State driver’s license was also suspended. He has two SCOFFS on Aug. 14 for failure to answer a summons in the City of Buffalo. In addition, Inwood had an outstanding warrant from the City of Buffalo for traffic violations. He was issued tickets for driving with a suspended registration and aggravated unlicensed operation. Patrol transported Inwood to the Airport Plaza, in Cheektowaga, where custody was turned over to a City of Buffalo police officer on their warrant.
Board prepares for winter season, thanks veterans
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Trustee Dawn Robinson brought up the fact that with last year’s long and snowy winter, it was important for the community to be up to date on things such as road closings or emergencies in the village. While different sources may have different bits of information in regards to situations such as road closings or emergencies, the Village of Lancaster Office of Emergency Management has created an app that is available for download that will allow residents to stay up to date. The app will allow users to get information on things such as school and road closings, severe weather warnings, information to prepare for emergencies, emergency phone numbers and more. The app can be downloaded through iTunes or Google Play from the office of emergency management’s website. On the bright side of the upcoming winter season, the board is also preparing the village for some of its annual special events. One such event is the Light Up Lancaster Tree Lighting,
The following person (s) are wanted by the Lancaster Police Department. Do not approach these individuals on your own. Please contact Det. Lt. James Robinson at 683-3120, ext. 37 or JNRobinson@police.lancasterny.gov with current information regarding the whereabouts of these people. All persons listed are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
By Sallie Moppert
THE LANCASTER SUN REPORTER
Whether or not you are a fan of the snow and the winter season, the fact of the matter is that winter is right around the corner. If this year’s snowy season resembles anything close to that of last year’s, then people will need to be prepared for the coming winter months. The Village of Lancaster is taking advantage of the time before the cold weather kicks in to prepare the village for a safe and informed winter season. According to Village of Lancaster Trustee William Schroeder, during the village board meeting on Monday, the snow plows for the village are ready for the season. In addition, the village has enough salt on hand to take care of the streets if necessary. “Our snow plows are ready, though I hope we don’t have to use them any time soon,” Schroeder said. “I hope that we can keep them stored away for as long as we can.” Village of Lancaster
which will take placeSaturday, Nov. 29. Before the meeting came to a close, the board decided to dedicate the meeting in honor of the veterans that have served the United States, both past and present. “We really owe a lot to the men and women in our armed forces,” Schroeder said. “They have given so much just to allow us the opportunity to have this meeting, our work sessions, our debates and even our arguments. Without them, we couldn’t have any of this and we want to thank them for all that they have done for us.” The board members and the members of the community that were in attendance all agreed with Schroeder ’s sentiment of the gratitude that was owed to the veterans not only in the Village of Lancaster, but across America. The meeting ended with a moment of silence to honor the fallen veterans. For more information about the Office of Emergency Management app, visit www.lancasteroem. org.
The LHS Marching Band makes history By Maria Pericozzi
THE LANCASTER SUN INTERN
One-hundred and fifth hours is a long time that could be spent doing many different things. After putting more than 150 hours of rehearsal this season, the Lancaster High School Marching Band with 143 members competed at their biggest competition of the season on recently. The band performed against seven other bands from National Class in New York State at the Syracuse Carrier Dome. The band ranked fourth out of 52 bands at the Carrier Dome with a score of 93.00, which was the highest they have ever scored and ranked in LHS history. The band successfully
completed their first year in national class. “For it being our first year in national class, I think placing fourth is a great accomplishment,” says Lydia Hyla. “What we did was fantastic because we left everything on the field.” The show was titled Tropic, and featured soloist, Hyla, senior at LHS, on the Steel Drums. Hyla has been part of the band for five years, and finished her senior year with a brand new show which was the first in history to ever feature steel drums. Underclassmen like sophomore David Peita, are excited for the years to come competing in national class. “We can hold our heads high knowing we are able to compete national class,”
says Peita. “We will come back even stronger next year.” Performing at the Syracuse Carrier Dome is different from playing at the LHS stadium. In comparison, the Dome has 49,250 seats, while the Redskin’s stadium holds over a thousand. Performing at the Syracuse Carrier Dome is an experience like no other, according to David Peita, sophomore in the band. “Being in the dome can give you such an adrenaline rush, that I don’t remember any of my performances at the dome because I was so pumped up,” says Peita. Who knows what show the band will do next year, after they made history this year.
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The Grapevine franchise right at home with the banquet business By Amy Robb
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To m a n d L i z a P a n e , owners of the Grapevine Restaurant & Catering on Niagara Falls Boulevard and the Ellicott Creek Banquet Facility, have recently purchased what was formerly known as the Hearthstone Manor. For the Panes, expanding in the banquet business was a no-brainer. “Our banquet business is so busy, and full, that we wanted to expand in that aspect. When the Hearthstone decided to close its doors after so many years in business, and so many successful years in business, both Tom and I thought this is the perfect location. It’s the center of Erie County, right off the 33, right off the 90… we thought it was a great opportunity for us,” said Liza. Prior to the purchase, success with the other two locations provided space in the couple’s schedule. This breather gave them
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The Grapevine Banquets are located at 333 Dick Road in Depew. the chance to look at their businesses and see in which direction they wanted to go. “It gave us time to either slow down or start another
adventure,” said Liza. Being an adventurous couple certainly paid off for them. The Panes made sure it was a family decision, though. They sat
their children down and discussed choices with them before following through with anything. “What’s best for the family is what’s best for
us,” remarked Liza. The property holds a special place in Liza’s heart, who actually realized her dream to be in the banquet business while at an event there. It was 1985, and Liza used one of the phone booths in the Hearthstone lobby to call her mom and dad. Liza admitted to her mother that “…if someday I can only have a banquet facility half this size that would be my dream.” Twenty-nine years later, Liza realizes her dream, and that same phone booth is still standing, a testament to their success every time she passes through the lobby. The Grapevine Banquets opened Sept. 20, and they’ve had more than 40 parties since then. The grand opening took place Oct. 20, and was for customers of the Grapevine Restaurant, along with friends and family that could come and view the new facility, since they were getting quite a lot of inquiries on what was going on and when things
would be completed. Guests were able to walk through the newly renovated banquet rooms, while snacking on cheeses and desserts. A ribbon cutting, and an appearance from Steven P. Hoffman, Depew’s mayor, made the Amherst based couple feel so loved and recognized within the community. “The village has helped tremendously…[we’ve been] Amherst based for so many years, we never knew what to expect,” said Liza. Now that the Panes are devoting more time to the banquets, their children, Christine and Amanda, manage the restaurant. The family is excited to see their franchise grow and evolve in a new direction, while still remembering their roots that stem all the way back to 1983. To book and event, or simply set up a time to view the facility, please call 564-2015. The Grapevine Banquets are located at 333 Dick Road in Depew.
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Donald Kretzman Donald N. Kretzman, of Lancaster, passed away November 1, 2014 KRETZMAN - Donald N. of Lancaster, died November 1, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Barbara (nee Wieczorek); devoted father of Lynn, Kelly (Sean) Cunningham and Ken (Cindy); loving grandfather of Raechel and Connor; also survived by cousins, nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Relatives and friends were invited to a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Martha Parish (formerly O.L.B.S.), 10 French Road, Depew Saturday morning. Arrangements by Cichon-Borgosz Funeral Home Inc.
Betty Adolf Betty V. Adolf, of Lancaster, passed away November 4, 2014 ADOLF - Betty V. (nee Mann) passed away November 4, 2014, at the age of 87; loving wife of the late Gerald J. Adolf; mother of the late Donald (Kathy), Dennis, Dwight (LeeAnn), Douglas (Tamar), Dawn (David) Jarnot, Darryl (Sally) and Debra (David) Virgilio. Betty is survived by 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and one sister Pearl Basher; she was predeceased by her siblings Dolores Glashauser, Vernon, Donald and Irving Mann; also survived by many nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Family and friends were invited to assemble Saturday afternoon in St. Mary of the Assumption Church, One St. Mary’s Hill, Lancaster, for a Mass of Christian Burial. Arrangements by the Zurbrick-Amigone Funeral Home. AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME. Share condolences at www.AMIGONE.com CPOWNY
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Maddock said he wanted Stribing to have a place so people could remember him. “Everything he did was for the village,” added Maddock. “I just thought it would be nice to keep him in everybody’s memory.” In addition to Stribing’s many endeavors, he also played Santa Claus at the toy store in the village. “You know my crazy husband was Santa Claus every year, and every day my husband dressed as Santa Claus, he made me drop him off right in front this pole right here, [which is located right near the park] and I would say, ‘why I am dropping you off here?’ He didn’t want any child seeing him come out of a car,” said Kimberly Stribing, Stribing’s wife. “He would walk down the street to go to the
store. Isn’t this the perfect spot?” Kimberly also shared a funny time when Jeff was on his way to the toy store in his Santa gear, and he was on the corner of Clark Street and Central Avenue and he’s waving to everybody. It was at this time, his Santa pants fell down and he didn’t know it because his Santa Claus pants were on top of his other pants. Her story created a bunch of laughs among those who attended, but for those who may have not seen Stribing during his Santa duties, he dyed his hair and eyebrows white to complete the full look of Santa Claus. “Jeff’s heart was in Lancaster,” said Kimberly. “So this is the perfect place.” Jeff was a part of a big family. Having five chil-
dren, Shaylee, Amber, Jasmine, Chanelle, and Trever and one deceased son, Hayden. Stribing also has eight grandchildren. Kimberly mentioned that every year their family, who were all at the dedication, have a family tradition. Every first weekend in the fall they go and have a picnic. The park will be the next spot for their picnic. “He was a great dad,” remarked Kimberly. “He did so much for the community. He still found so much time for each child and grandchild.” She continued to say, “Jeff had a huge faith and pushed aside his disability for others to make the world a better place for everyone else, for the future. He was always thinking about the future.”
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and also helped to clean up once the dinner was over. The Women’s Military Support Network of Western New York organization was also present at the dinner. Volunteers hosted a small basket auction to raise money for the support network. “We wanted to find a way to honor all of the veterans in the area,” explained Lancaster Elks Lodge Secretary, Camille Lewandowski. “We’ve been doing this dinner for over five years now and really enjoy this opportunity to thank all of the veterans for what they’ve done.” A special ceremony was held before the din-
serve even more than that this year.” The veterans and their guests were treated to a spaghetti and meatball dinner, which included a chef salad, bread and butter, and dessert. The Lancaster Elks also provided coffee, tea, soda and other beverages. The attendees were served and assisted by various volunteers from the community, including Boy Scouts and students from both Depew and Lancaster High School. Between the different organizations and schools, there were more than 50 volunteers that helped to set up the dining room, as well as serve, seat and assist the veterans
By Sallie Moppert
THE LANCASTER SUN REPORTER
The Lancaster community came together to honor and thank local veterans this past Tuesday in honor of Veteran’s Day. The Lancaster Elks Lodge 1478 on Legion Parkway hosted its annual spaghetti dinner and invited all veterans and a spouse or guest to join the community in the complimentary dinner. “This is one of our biggest events of the year,” said Co-Chairman of the dinner, Bob Wilde. “We had over 400 veterans and their family members last year and we’re hoping to
POW and MIA ceremony. ner was served at 2 p.m. Members of the Depew Post 1528 took an opportunity to thank all of the veterans in attendance for their service and then said a few words to all of those who are Prisoners Of War (POW) or Missing In Action (MIA) and their families. The ceremony expressed how that, even though the POW’s and MIA’s may not be physically present, they will always be in the thoughts of the community and their many anonymous sacrifices will always be appreciated, even if no one ever
has a chance to personally thank them. Even though Veteran’s Day may have passed for this year, the Lancaster Elks Lodge will still be doing its part to help veterans in need. With the coming winter season, homeless veterans and those down on their luck will be in need of some fresh clothes to keep them warm and comfortable. The Elks Lodge will be collecting clothes from the community to take to the Homeless Veterans Resource Center in Buffalo. Anyone interested in donating new
or used clothing can contact the Elks Lodge. In addition to helping veterans, the Lancaster Elks Lodge is also very active in the community. The organization sponsors both Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts Troops, gives out scholarships to local high school seniors, spends time with veterans at the VA and more. The Lancaster Elks Lodge 1478 is located at 33 Legion Parkway in Lancaster. For more information, contact the lodge at 6851478.
Historic preservation commission holds public meeting on national register listing York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, and Elizabeth Martin, the technical reviewer for Western New York, were present at the meeting to help answer any questions that the residents, business owners or village officials may have. “This is a great way to celebrate the history, the places and the neighborhoods that have helped make villages and cities what they are today,” Walkowski said. “It is an honorific program designed to celebrate the areas and can create opportunities for tourism and marketing in that location.” There are two different registers: state and national. The state and na-
By Sallie Moppert
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The Lancaster Historic Preservation Commission held a public meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at the Village of Lancaster Municipal building to discuss the proposed nomination of the Broadway Historic District to be listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Several homeowners and business owners attended the meeting, as well as members of the Village of Lancaster Board to ask questions and gather information about the nomination. Jennifer Walkowski, the historic preservation specialist from the New
tional registers are the official lists of the properties, buildings, districts, objects or sites that have significance in history, architecture, engineering, landscape design, archeology or culture. The properties can also be significant to the local area, the state or the nation. Currently, there are approximately 12 properties on Broadway Street that are listed on the national register. One of the concerns that were brought up at the public hearing was the question of how the listing would impact the district financially. According to Michael Meyer, the chairman of the Lancaster Historic Preservation Commission, the national list-
ing could potentially bring financial benefits to the district in the form of tax credits for the appropriate renovations. The Division for Historic Preservation lists some of the additional benefits of this national listing to be things such as: official recognition of the property’s significance to the nation, state or local community; eligibility to receive tax credits, state tax credits for homeowners or state and federal historic rehabilitation tax credits for commercial buildings or properties; eligibility for not for profit organizations and municipalities to apply for historic preservation grants; and a measure of protection to properties
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The Lancaster Sun / Saturday, November 15, 2014
Internationally acclaimed conductor, musician to perform The Lancaster High School Bands will present their annual Guest Artist Concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18. This year’s guest musician is James Gourlay, internationally acclaimed tuba soloist and conductor. Gourlay’s currently conductor and artistic director of the River City Brass Band in Pittsburgh, Pa. In addition, he travels across the globe presenting clinics, lectures and workshops, as well as guest conducting and performing on tuba. Gourlay was born in Scotland where, at an early age, he was volunteered to play in the local school brass band. He made rapid progress and soon became Scottish National solo champion at junior and senior levels. Gourlay later studied tuba performance at the Royal College of Music, London, but left after a short time to take up a full time position in the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. Three years later, he became principal tuba of the BBC Symphony Orchestra in London. While active in the film industry, he performed on the sound tracks of Superman II and III, Batman and Yentl, as well as many more. Next Gourlay become the solo tubist of the Zurich Opera House
James Gourlay Orchestra in Switzerland. He then returned to Britain to be a teacher and administrator at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester and later the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, before accepting his current position in the United States. Gourlay will be in residence in the Lancaster schools November 17-18,
and will perform in concert with and conduct the LHS Concert Band, Wind Symphony, and Symphonic Band. The concert will be held at the Lancaster High School Auditorium, One Forton Drive. Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for students. For ticket information, call the Lancaster High School Music Department at 686-3255, ext. 9831.
LVAC to hold food drive to benefit Trinity Food Pantry The Lancaster Volunteer Ambulance Corps. (LVAC) in partnership with the Office of Emergency Management (OEM), is holding a food drive to support the Trinity Food Pantry from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22. Collections will occur at the Tops in the D&L Plaza and Walmart on Transit Road at William Street. “Part of our mission is to help improve the quality of life of those in our community. The pantry has a similar mission to ours and is in dire need of help,” explained
LVAC Director Allison Revelas. Representatives from the OEM and LVAC will be present at both locations taking collections of non- perishable food items, toiletries, and monetary donations. “We are asking people to keep in mind the families which may be struggling currently, and to pick up a few items while they do their shopping. The Trinity Food Pantry is right here in Lancaster and serves our friends and neighbors,” remarked Kyle Haniszewski, event co-
chair. The LVAC Explorers Post will be actively involved in the event, providing blood pressure checks. High blood pressure affects more than 900 million worldwide. LVAC recommends having it checked on a regular basis. The event will occur rain or shine so please show your support for the Trinity Food Pantry and the families it serves by stopping by to see OEM and LVAC at either location.
Tri-Community Food Pantry will soon have a new location By Amy Robb
THE LANCASTER SUN REPORTER
The Vine Wesleyan Church will be hosting a grand opening celebration marking a change in location for the Tri-Community Food Pantry from 544 Gould Ave. to 425 Penora St., in Depew. On Saturday, Nov. 15 the Vine will have food and music starting at 7 p.m., and the community is encouraged to come out and support the pantry, which had been helping locals at its old location for the past 11 years. The pantry needed a new location once they were informed that the building was sold, and the Village of Depew allowed the non-profit to occupy the space up until the end of the year, according to Coordinator Sandy Pieczynski. Moving to the Vine church was a natural choice, as the two entities have helped each other out for quite some time now. “They’ve [the church] always supported us as far as food donations,” said Pieczynski. The move shouldn’t affect the pantry’s clients in any way, as the new location is within walking distance of the last one. In fact, services will actually be easier
to provide, specifically for the elderly and disabled. The old location had steps leading into the basement that could be treacherous in winter, while at the new location people can just walk right in. “Deliveries will be easier too,” remarked Piecsynski, who has had to cart heavy boxes of canned goods and frozen turkeys down those stairs during the holidays when the need is greater. Tri-Community is very grateful to the Vine Wesleyan Church, along with other local companies like D&L Bakery and Schuster Construction. D&L owners took time out of their busy day on Veteran’s Day, to help the pantry with donations and changing locations. Schuster Construction helped the pantry drywall and paint the new location, which needed a lot of love since it used to be a four car garage. The Vine has also devoted many hours to the renovation, and coordinating all the volunteer work done within the congregation. “I thought that was ingenious because they didn’t have to take a lot of money out of pocket. Nothing was out of pocket for the pantry or church,” said Pieczynski. Christian bands Cloverton, from Nashville, Tenn. and Brothers McClurg from
Western New York will keep guests entertained, and tickets start at $15 for general admission. VIP tickets are also available that includes reserved seating and reception before the concert. A canned food drive and “love donation” will also be accepted at the door, according to the church. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call the church office at 6830570 or visit their website: vinewc.org/concert. Email inquiries can be sent to office@ vinewc.org. Tri-Community will also be having a Children’s Celebration Dec. 20 at the Vine’s senior center, a Christmas bash for youth that might not have anything to eat otherwise. With upcoming fundraisers and a new location, the pantry and church hope to keep serving the community, since there is still a need, and hunger can often strike when one least expects it. Elderly couples on a fixed income, a veteran just returning from service, or a family that is struggling with unexpected medical bills are just a few examples. Whatever the cause, the community is supported by these organizations, and in turn gets that love back with events like these.
Local church celebrates 60 years in service, highlighting youth programs By Amy Robb
THE LANCASTER SUN REPORTER
Hillview Baptist Church, located at 26 Rehm Road in Depew, hosts many workshops to support the community, one of which is the Hillview Kids’ Club, every Thursday from 6:45 to 8 p.m. It is free to the public, but offerings are accepted as well. The program will be going on until Dec. 18, and activities are designed for children grades one through five. Children can participate in mini-exercises including Bible stories, snack time, games, and songs. Four group leaders break the kids
up, and kids can pick the team they want to be on. “Games are appropriate for their age. Love to play hide and seek, that’s always a ball, the kids love that,” said Hillview Baptist Church Pastor Nelson McCall. Right now with winter around the corner the church takes advantage of any fun indoor game they can think of, like a Nerf gun war in the gym. Ninth-grader Jacob Paska came up with the idea, as one of the junior leaders for Kids’ Club. Just like with games planned, songs sung have to keep the kids active. Hand motions and counting accompany songs like “Jesus
Loves Me This I Know” and “1,2,3 Jesus Loves Me” to keep everyone moving, and most importantly, not bored, which is very important for any child. Kids share with parents what they learned, keen on coming back every Thursday. In addition, the church will be celebrating 60 years of service to the community this Sunday at 11 a.m. mass. “Hillview started with 19 people in a garage. It has grown. We now own 9 ½ acres, helping folks with various needs. And ‘HE’ is there to help us. And ‘HE’ is our reference point for everything we do,” remarked Pastor McCall. Hillview was founded in 1954, with a close community that has grown because of it. The church works with families to find strength during life’s difficulties, or to simply be a part of a support system strengthened by friends. Pastor McCall offers grief counseling to those who need it. “We would be happy to visit you or your family and friends when you find yourself confined to the hospital for whatever reason,” added McCall. Hillview also has youth workshops devoted to different age brackets, like the Middle School and High School Youth Groups that began this fall. It’s a place for questions to be answered, and for youth to feel safe with others the same age. Joe Karnath, the youth leader for the middle schoolers, leads the group with Bible songs and stories, or secures the ministry gym for a Christian film night. The group will also be going to camp in March, a cowboy ranch in Arcade, N.Y. Brian Kirchner and his wife, Tina, run the High School Youth Group, which meets most of the year except for the summer. The church will also be hosting a Thanksgiving Family Breakfast Nov. 27 in the Ministry Center, prepared by members of the congregation. Guests are always welcome, and there will be no charge, as with all services the church provides.