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Roar of speedway causes neighborhood complaints By Jennifer Lysiak
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Several residents are upset because a local speedway is disturbing their quality of life due to the loud noise that comes from The Elegant Builders Raceway Park/Lancaster Speedway, located at 57 Gunnville Road, after town curfew. And while neighbors say they don’t want to close the track, they do say they want law enforcement to ensure racing does not go beyond the town curfew. But others in support of the raceway said they oppose any further restrictions of the noise ordinances as they apply to the 56 -year-old speedway being brought on by a group of homeowners, or any other persons, or government. Lancaster resident Kay Puma spoke on the behalf of a group of residents who live near the raceway, and she focused on the current
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not go beyond 12 a.m. and in addition any legitimate commercial or industrial use or activity as long as the noise emanating from that does not regularly run beyond the hour of 11 p.m. local time.” “I want to make very
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we believe ending loud noise by 11 p.m. is reasonable. We need clear and constant understanding of what these codes mean and how they are to be enforced.” Agreeing with Puma, Jack Domin of Stony Road said he seldom comes to the town board, but this is an ongoing problem, which highly bothers him. “The ignorance is what I have a problem with. They know the time element that is involved. They continuously go a hour or two hours over. Why doesn’t anybody response to this? The intensity of the noise is incredible. Understand nobody wants to hurt anybody, but I think they just get greedy. I think they are just pushing the envelope to the max.” Barbara Domin added they purchased their dream house on Stony Road and every Friday and Saturday they are “in” their dream house.
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munity. I have been to the Lancaster Speedway. As a teacher I took students there so they could see what America’s race track life was all about and I know what an exciting event it is for those who are participating as well as those who come to watch.” However, on Sept. 27, specifically, the Lancaster Speedway ran races until 2 a.m. in spite of multiple calls to the Lancaster Police from various residents, according to Puma. “This past summer there were serval occasions during which loud noise from the Lancaster Speedway continued on well beyond 11 p.m,” she added. “Now our position is that our community needs a constant and reasonable ending time for loud noise. The key here is that noise ordinances which we have in place are used to guide the law enforcement and ensure the community’s need for peacefully nights. We believe in spite of the existing noise ordinances there is lack of understanding of what they mean and
The Lancaster Opera House will be putting on “The Night Before Christmas” from Dec. 19 to Dec. 21, with shows at 7:30 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m., 2:30 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. “The Night Before Christmas” is a musical written by two of our very own Western New Yorkers, J. Michael Landis and Jay Wollin, directed by David Bondrow with musical staging by Kevin Leary and musical direction by Fran Landis. The opera house has always had a Christmas special, but the new written
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A representative of the Buffalo Erie Land Improvement Corporation (BENLIC) gave a presentation to the Lancaster Village Board of Trustees during a special meeting Monday. The presentation focused on properties in the village that are either distressed, vacant, abandoned or delinquent in taxes. BENLIC has reached out to the Village of Lancaster to work on acquiring, improving, rehabilitating and then selling these properties so that they can be used for different purposes throughout the community. “One of the benefits of this program is that the community would be forward thinking,” stated Jocelyn Gordon from BENLIC. “We try to help communities put that land to good use again.” BENLIC works with Erie County and the local municipalities to acquire and rehabilitate properties. The Office of the Attorney General has given BENLIC millions of dollars in funding to achieve its goal and the organization has done so in local areas such as Amherst, West Seneca, Tonawanda and Hamburg.
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Lancaster holds Christmasville Fire Truck Parade
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The seventh annual Christmasville Fire Truck Parade was held Saturday, Nov. 29. More than 110 emergency service vehicles made their way down Central Avenue this past Saturday as the 7th annual Christmasville Fire Truck Parade kicked off the holiday season. Thousands of spectators
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“We punched up some of the jokes and tightened up the writing. Two new songs were added, and it has a new opening number and act one finale,” added Bondrow. He continued to say the newest version can be en-
joyed on many levels, but is still kid-friendly. Clever jokes and thoughtful writing increases audience appreciation for a good story. The story begins in Christmastown, following young Jake and his sister who were invited
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ant, outwit a Toymaster obsessed with order, play fun reindeer games, sing, and dance, all in time to save Christmas. There are certain interactive points throughout the show, like Dasher teaching the audience how to dance, and catchy songs like pop tune “Christmas Spirit,” to make the audience feel like they’re a part of Christmastown and the grand adventure featured on stage. There will be a meet and greet with
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Trinity Pantry gives thanks to the Lancaster community Thank you, Lancaster, for your continuing support of Trinity Food Pantry. Your food donations add variety to what we can offer clients. Your monetary donations make it possible for us to pay our bills at the Food Bank of WNY and at local grocery and warehouse stores. They also allow us to provide clients with low denomination gift cards for Tops at holiday time and for the Lancaster Farmers’ Market during the late summer and fall. Trinity Pantry is helping almost 18 percent more people than we served last year, about 37 percent more than we reached five years ago. We could not do so without the support of many individuals and organizations. Special thanks go to the Lancaster Striders and to the Lancaster Fire Department, both of which donated to the pantry the pro-
ceeds from races that they sponsored. Thank you, Paul Schaefer and Shawn Marshall, the heroic (in our eyes) guys who organized these efforts. Likewise, the pantry is grateful to the volunteers from the Office of Emergency Management for organizing, rescheduling and staffing a Thanksgiving food drive, collecting mountains of donations in front of Tops. Thank you, Audrey Hydock, another hero, for keeping this project on track despite Snowvember. Other food drives that truly made a difference in what we were and are able to offer were sponsored by Lancaster HS, St Mary’s HS, Court St Elementary School, and Hillview Elementary School. There appears to be a perpetual food drive at St Paul’s Episcopal, Faith United Methodist, Our Lady of Pompeii, St John Lutheran,
and Holy Mother of the Rosary. Lancaster Presbyterian has long been a generous supporter of the pantry, sending us not only funds, but a number of wonderful volunteers from the congregation. There are some local businesses that are enormously helpful to the pantry. Tops, Wegmans, Panera Bread, and Rene’s send us hundreds of pounds of food all year long. Basil Chevrolet, Paws and Claws Grooming, and Family Video have been there when we needed them. Thank you, Home Bureaus. Thank you, Lancaster Library. Thank you, Boy Scouts, Cubs, Girl Scouts, Brownies, Elks, fire company volunteers. The library has a barrel for donations. Lancaster CSD teachers and staff are annual contributors Thank you to Trinity Episcopal Church for giv-
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ing rent-free apace and utilities to the pantry. We know that we are sometimes in the way of other church programs. You are so supportive and tolerant. Note, a temporary change. Trinity Pantry at 5448 Broadway is regularly open Wednesdays 8 to 11:30 a.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. and Fridays 8:30 to 11 a.m. The pantry will be open Mondays instead of Wednesdays during Christmas and New Years weeks. So, look for us on Monday, Dec. 22 and Monday, Dec. 29, not Wednesday, Dec. 24 and not Wednesday, Dec. 31. For more information please call 6831111 or email TrinityPantry@gmail.com.
After the Snowvember event we would like to inform the village residents of some rules and codes concerning our upcoming winter. • Sidewalks need to be cleared by 9 a.m. the day following a snow fall. • Plowing, snow blowing, or shoveling snow into the street is illegal and you can be cited for these violations. • Parking across the sidewalk is a violation, and forces residents to walk in the street and blocks village sidewalk plows from doing a complete job. • Permits are required to plow snow in the Village of Lancaster; they are required for any plow operator unless plowing their own property. The cost is $15 and available at the Lancaster Department of Public Works. We know if the residents
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all work together and help each other out we can keep our sidewalks clear and safe, if you have a neighbor who needs assistance clearing sidewalks be a good neighbor and help them out. If you are having trouble keeping your sidewalk clear try contacting a local Boy or Girl Scout the may be able to assist you. Lastly please try to keep fire hydrants clear of snow to avoid delays in emergencies and be sure your house number is clearly visible so in a time of emergency aid can reach you without delay. Let’s all work together as we have done in the past and make it a safe winter season in our village. The Village of Lancaster Board
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“We can’t have the windows opened,’ remarked Barbara. “The noise is just deafening. I get that it is a business, I think they should be able to race, but at least give us the courtesy of stopping when your supposed too. If you can’t plan races, stop earlier, then you’re doing something wrong. We need to know that when we call at midnight, after listening to it for eight hours, our town is going to do something for us.” During the meeting Daniel Kollander, who started a group called Friends of Lancaster Speedway, presented a petition to the board with more than 2,000 signatures opposing any further noise restrictions. It was also pointed out that the homes in the area were mostly built after the racetrack opened in 1959. The racetrack has been operating continuously for the past 56 years. Those that elect to build or buy a house in that general
area since 1959 should not be able to force new ordinances on pre-existing businesses. Speaking on the behalf of the raceway, formerly a part owner of the Lancaster Speedway, Paul Cambria said the ordinance is clear and it’s typical. “The ordinance that Lancaster has is one that you would typically find in villages and towns and that is for regular events it is 11 p.m. and for sporting events it is 12 a.m., and the speedway constitutes a sporting event,” remarked Cambria. Cambria added the town board has a very difficult job because they have to pass laws that accommodate people who have very diverse interested and diverse pleasures. “So what might be music to me maybe noise to you,” explained Cambria. The Lancaster Speedway is the only sanctioned dragway in Erie County and it is national sanc-
tioned. The speedway does predate a number of people who are having issues who moved to where they lived after the track was there. “It would be like moving by the airport and complaining about the airplanes,” said Cambria. Cambria continued to say that the speedway is a unique gem in the Lancaster community. It entertains thousands of people over a course of a summer season, which includes many families with their young children who come out to watch races. Another benefit is that it is regulated racing, allowing racers to be in a controlled atmosphere. The facility also employees a number of people, but Cambria pointed out all the other businesses in the community that rely on it such as painters, motor builders, transmission builders, etc. The only nights when a race could possibly go over 11 p.m. or midnight
is on a Friday or Saturday, said Cambria, noting that only one event was mentioned that went over the time. “They rarely go over midnight,” said Cambria. There are some times when they do. The event she [Puma] is talking about in September was an event where the operators had rescheduled a number of times because of rain and because they were losing a substantial amount of money. It is a very tough business because of the weather.” When it comes to special events, which the race track does hold on occasion, Cambria did agree that a special permit should be applied for. Lancaster Town Council Member Donna Stempniak said she has never seen a special event permit come before the board. Cambria said the business needs to run to at least midnight and when special events are held, which cost
more than $20,000 to put on in one day, a special permit should be asked for and there will be days when people will be inconvenience as a result of that. However, very rarely does a race exceed past midnight, but when and if it does, it’s because oil got on the track, it rained, something happened that is beyond their control, which causes a delay. “There is no reason to change the law,” said Cambria. “In fact, I think it would be problematic from a legal stand point because the business is there and has been there at least since 1959 relying on an ordinance that’s a typical ordinance for villages and towns.” Devon Keen said he started racing with his father when he was 14. For 15 years, he has been going every Friday to the raceway and there have been a few times races go beyond 11 p.m. He suggested announcing special
events prior to the event that way people can plan ahead of time. “They happen once or twice a year. I don’t see why people can’t put ear plugs in for one or two nights year. Something has to give,” said Keen. Lancaster Town Supervisor Dino Fudoli seemed to understand that some things are going to happen that are out of the raceway’s control. “They have a business that literally has to make money from May until September and they have two days a week in which to make it where most businesses has five days a week, sometimes seven days a week,” said Fudoli. “We are talking about out of 365 days a year, you’re talking about maybe four to six nights total out of the entire year that it is a problem. Is that really a problem we should be worrying about?
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Arrest on Warrant At 12:51 p.m., Nov. 21, Ashley Carylon, 24, of Williamsville, was arrested for having an outstanding bench warrant from the City of Lockport for petit larceny.
Petit Larceny At 2:50 p.m., Nov. 21, patrol was dispatched to Walmart, 4975 Transit Road, for a report of a shoplifter in custody. Patrol arrived on location and made contact with the assets protection officer and took custody of the offender, Deborah L. Goff, 25, of Buffalo. Goff attempted to steal various kid items, totaling at $83.50. Goff was transported to the station for booking and charged with petit larceny.
Improper Plates At 1:36 p.m., Nov. 22, patrol observed a gold 1984 Subaru Brat traveling north on Transit Road, near Genesee Street. The vehicle had no front license plate and the license plate on the vehicle was valid to a red 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Pickup Truck. Patrol initiated a traffic stop and identified the driver as Brian A. Hollfelder, 38, of Darien. Hollfelder stated he just purchased the vehicle from a friend. The license plate on the vehicle was registered
to Hollfelder, but he did not have any paperwork for the vehicle such as title, bill of sale, etc. He stated he was driving to work to get his paycheck. The DMV has no previous registration record for the vehicle. In addition, Hollfelder’s New York State driver’s license was suspended on Jan. 24, 2014 for failure to pay child support. He was charged with operating an unregistered motor vehicle on highway, operation of motor vehicle with improper plates, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and operation of a motor vehicle without insurance. Hollfelder was released at the scene.
DWI At 4:25 a.m., Nov. 23, patrol was sitting stationary facing south at Kohl’s on Transit Road when a vehicle was observed traveling at a speed of 57 MPH in a 45 MPH zone. As patrol began to follow the vehicle it swerved into the middle or turning lane on Transit Road and stayed there for a minute before it got back into its own lane. The vehicle was still traveling at a speed of 57 MPH. Patrol initiated a traffic stop and made contact with the offender, Mark R. Ness, 29, of Cheektowaga. Patrol noticed immediately that Ness had slurred speech, glassy blood shot eyes, and impaired motor condition, along with emitting an odor of an alcoholic beverage from his breath. Patrol asked Ness to exit the vehicle for several field sobriety tests and when Ness did, patrol noticed two Labatt
Blue Beers in the driver’s side door. Patrol performed the sobriety tests and Ness failed. He was placed into custody without incident and transported to the station. At the station, Ness submitted to a breath test with results of .16 percent BAC. He was charged with DWI, operation of a motor vehicle with .08 of one percent or more alcohol in blood, operation of a motor vehicle by unlicensed driver, failure to use designated lane, drinking alcohol in motor vehicle on highway, and speeding on a restricted highway. Ness was released by Lancaster Police, but he was held on a Buffalo warrant.
Fire At 9:06 p.m., Nov. 26, patrol responded to a vehicle fire complaint at Schilling Court. Upon arrival, patrol observed the entire engine compartment of a 2000 Buick Lesabre engulfed in flames. Twin District Fire Department responded and put the fire out. The operator stated that on his way home he could see smoke coming from the engine compartment. He said he stopped for gas, smoke went away, continued his drive, and the smoke began again. When he stopped the vehicle in front of his residence, flames started to come out from under the hood. He attempted to distinguish the flames, but could not control it himself. The fire chief believed the fire originated in the engine compartment on the driver side of the vehicle. The vehicle is a total loss of property.
Unsilent Night event gets people together through music Saturday, Dec. 6. The sound sculpture is a THE LANCASTER SUN CORRESPONDENT way for people to be together through music, downloading Locals looking to get into non-lyrical tracks reministhe holiday spirit are encour- cent of that holiday feel we aged to check out Phil Kline’s all know. Songs are meant to Unsilent Night, a free outdoor be “angelic in nature, a tribparticipatory sound sculpture ute to the season,” said Dawn in the heart of the Lancaster Gaczewski, special events Village, Central Avenue and coordinator for the village. Broadway, from 6 to 9 p.m. By Amy Robb
People can listen to the music on a handheld device, or bring along a boom box and volunteers will provide a free CD. Composer Phil Kline started Unsilent Night in New York City in 1992, and since then it has turned into a worldwide event recognized in 98 cities over four
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continents. The composition written by Kline is designed specifically to be heard outside in the month of December. Everyone hits play at the same time, and the effect is very ethereal and completely different depending on if you’re hearing it in a building nearby, or right in the middle of it walking down the street.
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The music itself is a unique mix of traditional Christmas carols and electronic music able to hold its own in an outdoor setting. After the walk around the village, people can join in on Christmas carols or grab something to eat at one of the food trucks participating. “Our quaint village is a beautiful place for caroling. It’s a comfortable walking village…much involved in culture,” remarked Gaczewski. It really is, though. Cobblestone streets and old store windows with lit up holiday scenes and vintage animations provides the perfect setting, not to mention the historical quality of buildings like the Lancaster Opera
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Lancaster reloading in 2014-15 isColumn: honesty
Redskin matmen look to climb back to the top always the best policy? William Wilczewski SPORTS COLUMNIST
By William Wilczewski SPORTS REPORTER
Looking into Lancaster High’s rearview mirror, current skipper Ron Lorenz has fond memories of the Redskins being an Erie County Interscholastic Conference wrestling powerhouse from the mid-1990s into the first decade of 2000. For the past five years, though, the Clarence Red Devils—and to a lesser degree, Jamestown—have snuck their way onto the scene and ripped the crown from the king’s cranium. But Lorenz is tired of looking back—and thinks this 2014-15 season, his sixth as the head coach, just might be the one that brings top honors back to HEAD COACH: Ron Lorenz COACH’S OUTLOOK: “I think we can get back on top where we belong. We’re getting closer to Clarence … and have closed the gap in the last two years. We have a good core group of kids. If it all pans out like I think it could, we should be able to give even the best of teams a run for their money.” 2013-14 RECORD: 9-4 KEY RETURNERS: Mitch Lattuca Tyler Hartinger Tommy Michel Joe Andreessen Parker Rozler
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Lancaster wrestlers train during a practice at Lancaster High School a few weeks ago. The Redskins are eyeing a return to the top of the division after last year’s 9-4 finish. what he calls its rightful place. “I think we can get back on top where we belong,” he said Wednesday (Nov. 12), after just the second official day of practice. “We’re getting closer to Clarence … and have closed the gap in the last two years.” Still, with a slight draught of top-tier athletes like in the past, the Redskins are on a four-season losing streak to the Red Devils, plus fell to Jamestown in 2013-14. They
did, however, end last season with a respectable 9-4 record (6-2 in dual meets in the ECIC), including a close contest with West Seneca West. On top of that, Lancaster only lost one dominant senior from last year in 195-pounder James Empfield, a two-time Section VI champ who’s wrestling on scholarship now for Mercyhurst University in Pennsylvania, so Lorenz is more hopeful for the coming
campaign than the Cookie Monster in an Oreo factory. “We have a good core group of kids,” he said. “If it all pans out like I think it could, we should be able to give even the best of teams a run for their money.” Those other teams in Lancaster’s conference include Williamsville North, Orchard Park, Sweet Home, Hamburg and Frontier, which the Redskins host at 6 p.m., in the
season opener on Dec. 3 at the school’s field house. That’s where Lorenz thinks his program will begin its climb back to prominence. But, the Redskins will need help from 220-pound senior Mitch Lattuca, who had been in Empfield’s shadow but is now ready to emerge from it.
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During recent preseason interviews, Depew High girls basketball coach Charlie Guay did something that dropped my jaw like getting blasted by a Mike Tyson uppercut. He was honest. (No, seriously!) You see, I say it this way because it’s been my experience that true self-awareness and honestly usually don’t rear their heads when covering teams in the preseason. Don’t get me wrong, it’s completely understandable that each and every team thinks they can win the state title this season. I would be worried about any coach and team that wasn’t trying to convince themselves of that. After all, even in the winter, hope springs eternal, right? But, a good dose of reality can also go a long way if you let it. It’s also quite refreshing. “If we hold it together, we’re going to be tremendous, and a force to be reckoned with (in the future),” Guay said during a preseason interview for an article that will be running in the near future. “If we hang in there, we’ll be okay, but it’s going to be a learning year. As a young team, we may make some mistakes, but I’m okay with that so long as we learn from them.”
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Merger to bolster Wildcat wrestling squad By William Wilczewski SPORTS REPORTER
The Depew High wrestling team has traditionally had its fair share of success over the years. The Wildcats’ most recent campaigns, however, have suffered due to a dwindling number of grapplers, so vacant weight classes—and subsequent forfeits—have left them short as a team in the big picture. T h a t ’s a l l a b o u t t o change this season, however, because a merger with Cleveland Hill should allow Depew skipper Jim Szefler to not only fill his ranks, but do it with quality athletes from top to bottom. “It’s a positive thing, and Cleve Hill brought over 25 good athletes that are strong,” said Szefler, who’s in his sixth season at the helm, “so with my core group of guys for the upcoming season, we’re going to be tough contend-
ers.” Cleve Hill, in fact, hasn’t had anything but intramural wrestling in recent years, and hopes to build a program of its own in a couple seasons but, for now, Szefler is glad to welcome them into his fold of matmen, which are hungry for team success. “I’d like to keep these core guys together and develop them,” he said, “and right now, they’re moving along pretty well.” Szefler will be the first correct himself, though, because all his wrestlers aren’t guys with addition of 170-pounder Alicen Licht and 120-pounder Caremine Seemueller, who has a couple years experience with the boys under her belt on the intramural mats. “She’s tough as nails,” Szefler said of Seemueller. “I mean, she mixes it up with the boys, which William Wilczewski is positive, and Alicen is coming along and she’s Depew High grappler Philip Calandra (126 mixing it up, as well. They’re not going to be pounds) skips rope during a preseason practice. at that varsity level yet, but they’re doing it. It’s “I’m pretty athletic,” like wrestling and kinda great to see them come on board and mix it up with added Seemueller, who have a passion for it, so also runs track. “I really that’s why I’m here. the boys.”
“It’s been interesting,” she added about the merger. “At first I was a little bit nervous and apprehensive about it, but once I got here we kinda came together as family—and it felt like it was supposed to be like that. “So far I think that all of us are making each other better because there’s a lot of competition going on between us … so we’re all pushing each other to go harder, so I think that the season’s going to be really good.” Helping the squad— which is flying under Depew’s name and colors—will be also be Cleveland Hills’ Matt Eldridge (220) and Rasheem Newsome(160), who Szefler has been pretty impressed with so far. As for his core group of returners from Depew, the skipper is looking for serious leadership from Kameron Urbino (120), Philip Calandra (126), Jordan Riazi (132), Max Jaskier (145), Cameron Miller (145), Josh Porter (99) and Silas Garrison (170). Calandra is “a strong
HEAD COACH: Jim Szefler COACH’S OUTLOOK: “Just filling the weight classes helps, and even our inexperienced wrestlers are strong; they’re athletes and they’re learning, so you never know what you’re gonna get … but with a core group of kids from Depew and those solid kids from Cleve Hill all together as one family—as a team—I think we’ll be successful.” 2013-14 RECORD: 1-6 KEY RETURNERS: Kameron Urbino Philip Calandra Jordan Riazi Max Jaskier Cameron Miller Josh Porter Silas Garrison boy, and he’s developed and matured,” Szefler said, “and he’s comfortable on the mat, so he’s definitely going to be someone to contend with.”
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List of Lancaster High athletes have high hopes for upcoming track and field campaign By William Wilczewski SPORTS REPORTER
The Lancaster High girls indoor track and field team returns six athletes with considerable state meet experience this season.
Two-time public high school 55-meter state champion Ashley Grazen will join her 4x200 relay teammates Allie Mazur, Tiffany Cyon and Molly Scarpello for another chance to finish in the top four. This relay has won the Section VI championships and finished in the top six at states the least three years. Senior Kelsey Barrett has also gone to states the last two years in the 1500-meter race-walk.
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Freshman Isabella Spinuzza will take part in jump events for the Lancaster girls indoor track and field team this season.
She is two-time section champion and will take a shot at the podium at states this season. Sophomore Olivia Gervan finished fourth at outdoor states in the high jump last season with a personal best of 5-feet, 5-inches and hopes for a return trip in the indoor season, where she’s aiming for a shot at a state title. Handling the hurdles this season for the girls will be Kim Grazen, Winter Barry and eighth-grader Maria Wild, while Barrett and Julie Au will handle the vaulting chores. Lauren Wiatrowski and Allissa Galenski will handle the 300 and vital legs of the 4x400 relay. Senior Jessi Hopkins and junior Emily Brigman will run the middle distance events, while junior Gina Graziani and sophomore Brianna McKenzie will lend their expertise in the shot put and weight throw. The girls team currently has 65 members. The boys team, on the other hand, has 42 members and possesses multiple strengths in a variety of events. The distance crew of Steve Neumaier, Dave Krull, Brad Bedell and Zach Kellerman will run events from the 600
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Sophomore Dave Farace is one of 42 members on the Lancaster varsity boys indoor track and field team. Farace will be a staple in pole vault events. through the 3,200, and both relays. Senior Steve George is expected to be a strong contender in the 55-meter dash after finishing third in the 100 last spring at sectionals. Neumaier will join Connor Fuller, Jesse Kucewicz and Cal Hoag for a strong quartet in the 4x200 relay. Newcomers Dan Emer-
son and Evan Licata will add strength in the 300 and 4x400 relay, while juniors Jake Valley and Hoag are already 20 footers in the long jump, and have a chance to go deep in the postseason. Juniors Colin Blair and Connor Strusienski both expect to be 55-feet-plusin the shot put and will also use that power in the
25-pound weight throw. Handling the 55 hurdles for the boys this season will be Sean Loftus and Jake Nowark, while the pole vault chores will be managed by Tony DeAngelis and Dave Farace. The teams were slated to open their seasons at Buffalo State in a tridivisional contest starting at 4:30 p.m.
Rera steps down as St. Mary’s athletic director
Lorenz likes Lancaster’s sectional chances
kids,” he said. “That’s the best part of this job; being able to help them turn things around or give them a better chance in the future and better their lives.” Likewise, Rera had bettered the SMH Athletic Department during his tenure, according to school president Mark Tramont, who was initially shocked by the decision. “But you can’t blame anyone looking to better themselves and their career,” Tramont said. “He was an asset to this school, so we’re sad to see him leave. The Athletic Department expanded here during his time, so like anyone leaving the SMH family, he’s going to be missed.” In Rera’s absence, school vice president Kevin Kelleher will be coordinating the effort to find a suitable replacement. No interim
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By William Wilczewski SPORTS REPORTER
After spending more than two years as the school’s top sports staffer, Joe Rera resigned Nov. 21 from his St. Mary’s High School athletic director position in order to pursue other professional interests. According to Rera, he is now weighing his options on one out-of-state athleticsrelated position and another position locally that would be out of the field. “But I’ll always look back on my time here and be proud of what I did and the relationships I built with the
AD has been named yet, but Tramont said that the position would have likely been posted by the end of last week or by the start of this week. “In the interim, this will be handled internally with a few different things we have set up,” Tramont said, “but what’s important now is wishing Joe the best in furthering his career.” Prior to officially taking over the position on Oct. 1, 2012, Rera also served as an assistant in the Athletic Department for three years under former AD Dan Gill. “I’m proud of some of my personal accomplishments while I was there,” Rera said, “like some of the summer camps and facility rentals … but it was all about the kids for me. I even got some texts over Thanksgiving from them, so that kind of tugs at your heart strings a little.”
Wildcat Duals up first “Wildcats” from page A7 As for Garrison, “He’s a good athlete,” the coach said. “He’s fast. He’s got a lot of skill, so he’s going to be one of the other frontrunners along with Max and Kameron … so I’m looking forward to seeing those guys be leaders on the team and take us further.” Calandra, though, won’t be able to participate in Saturday, Dec. 6’s Wildcat Duals because he’s one practice shy of the requirement. As one of those leaders, though, he’s confident his comrades are ready. “The team is looking very good,” the sophomore said. “We have a lot of strong individuals and they’re very mentally
prepared, I think. “It’s great,” he added about the merger. “It’s a change with so many individuals in the room, but all these practice partners is really good. Every different person has a different wrestling style, so you get a different look versus just the same look from the same partner.” The Wildcats are going need to take advantage of those added looks, too, when the season continues and they battle top teams like Alden and Maryvale—two squads Szefler says are always tough. “But every year it fluctuates,” he said. “You know, you lose kids and gains kids, so you never know
what you’re up against until you show up that night and see what you got.” Regardless, Szefler remains confident that his squad is on track for a successful season. “Just filling the weight classes helps,” he said, “and even our inexperienced wrestlers are strong; they’re athletes and they’re learning, so you never know what you’re gonna get … but with a core group of kids from Depew and those solid kids from Cleve Hill all together as one family—as a team—I think we’ll be successful.” After the Wildcat Duals, Depew is slated to host Tonawanda on Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 4 p.m.
“James worked hard, but I worked hard this offseason, so I can be better than him,” Lattuca explained. “I went to (the) Cobra (wrestling academy) and the Buffalo Wrestling Club … plus I’ve been in the weight room getting ready.” And Lorenz is convinced the youngster is ready, saying, “(Empfield) was a good leader, but the program’s built in such a way that Mitch can step right in and take over. He’s a great positional wrestler, and hopefully can win the section in his weight class.” In fact, the way Lorenz sees it, at least a half dozen (or maybe up to eight) of his charges stand a chance to make it to sectionals come Feb. 14—and a couple of them are freshman, plus another senior and a junior. The freshmen are Parker Rozler (99 pounds) and Joe Andreessen (126), which Lorenz calls a “hard worker” and a “technician,” respectively. Parker just missed placing last season, but is expected to land in the top three this time around, while Andreessen missed the postseason all together in the 2013-14 campaign after a case of Mononucleosis. “That was bad,” Andreessen said of getting ill at the worst possible time, “but it’s just going to get tougher being in a bigger weight class, but I’m gonna do my best.” Andreessen moved to his current weight from 99s last season. Helping his jump to 126 now, though, has been an offseason regiment similar to Lattuca’s at the Buffalo Wrestling Club, plus camps in Ohio, Lake Placid, the Thousand Islands and others. “I feel fine and I’m getting used to the bigger kids,” he said. “I have to use more finesse now, versus strength, so it’s a different
kind of wrestling.” Andreessen, though, said he’s learned that difference traveling the region—and like Lattuca, said he knows what it’s going to take to get a leg upon Clarence and everyone else this season. “We just need to get on the mat more, and wrestle hard every day,” he said. “We’ve got to be consistent and work hard.” “We’ve just got to execute and do all the little things right,” Lattuca added. “(The Red Devils) have more kids that wrestle in the offseason, so we need to do the extra now.” “We” includes Lancaster 106-pound junior Tommy Michel, who’s also expected to be in the mix this season. Michel is a twotime sectional finisher, who is another Redskin grappler with top three potential, according to Lorenz. M i c h e l d o e s n ’t e n d the Redskin list, though. That honor belongs to 138-pound senior standout Tyler Hartinger. “Tyler’s a “bad(-man),” Lorenz said. “There’s not much more to say. He’s a
mean kid” on the mat. That kind of kid, however, is exactly what it’s going to take for Lancaster to meet its end goal of topping the field this season, said Lorenz, who certainly isn’t looking past Frontier in the December season opener. The competitor he is, though, Lorenz just can’t get those Clarence Red Devils—and the two teams’ annual Border Brawl matchup, set this season for Jan. 23—off his mind. “That’s gonna be a good one,” the Redskin skipper said with a (red) devilish snicker. “On that day, you never know what’s gonna happen.” Andreessen, on the other hand, knows exactly what’s going to happen—on his end, at least—when Frontier comes to town and when Lancaster travels to Clarence—or against any other team this season in Class AA, for that matter. “I’m just gonna get right after you,” he said. “I need to stay low and explode out of the gates, and never stop. I need to get him tired and don’t get tired myself.”
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Assistant Redskin wrestling coach Mickey Moran (left) demonstrates a move on Lancaster head coach Ron Lorenz recently during a preseason practice.
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Lancaster boys, girls rollers expected to be two of the usual suspects this season By William Wilczewski SPORTS REPORTER
Both Lancaster’s boys and girls bowling teams finished in the top six at the seasonopening Maryvale Booster Club Tournament at Airport Lanes in Cheektowaga on Dec. 1. They’re both also chasing usual rival Orchard Park this season, while the girls still have to contend with an ever-tough Frontier squad that took a hit from graduation last season on the boys side of the house. That’s left Redskins’ boys skipper Rich Winiatowski with a half cantaloupe grin on his face to rival Batman’s Joker character as he heads into the rest of the 2014-15 campaign. “Us and Orchard Park are licking our chops,” Winiatowski said, “because this is our chance to shine now.” And the Redskins certainly did shine on Dec. 1 when their A and B teams beat 16 other A teams—including the depleted Frontier squad— with a depth that also made Winiatowski’s snicker. “Our top four are good,” he said of just his A team, “and out top eight are lights out, because our B team is so consistent. Our A can be hot and cold, and when they’re hot their really hot, but they need to work on consistency a little bit.” That group consists of Ed Eardly, Matt Tryjankowski,
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The Lancaster bowling teams opened their season Dec. 4 against Depew. They’re scheduled for a home match at 4 p.m. Dec. 8. Alec Sczemanski and Justin Knauf, who have a combined average of 194. Add fifth-man Alex Mieth’s 190, and their tournament team’s average is still better than a 193 when five bowlers roll instead of four like in dual matches. With the help of sixth-man Lucas Seeley, who has a 188.1 average, Lancaster’s B team had a 2,936 pin count on Dec. 1 compared to A team’s 2,952, “so our depth is our key,” Winiatowski said. “That should mean a pretty good
year for us.” Last season wasn’t too shabby for the boys, either, because they finished 8-3 with two losses to Frontier and a 1-1 slate against Orchard Park. The Redskins, though, didn’t have a single senior on that squad so have five seniors this time around, while a near perfect Frontier squad from a year ago lost six of its eight players. One of those player was Chad Mee, who may have been the top roller in Western
New York last season with a 220 average. Without Mee and his partners, Frontier’s A team took 15th on Dec. 1, while its B team took 18th. Because of that, “I think it’ll go down this year between us and Orchard Park,” Eardly said, “but I think we’re both about the same, so it’ll be within a matter of pins, basically, when we play them. “It’s nice to see that someone else will get a shot at winning first in our division this year,” he added. “(Orchard Park) has a really solid A team, but
I think our B team will give them a good run, so maybe we can beat them with their help. We need them to succeed.” Sczemanski also had a take on what it will take to top Orchard Park this season. “Right now they’re doing really well,” he said. “They averaged 221 in that (Maryvale Booster) tournament, so we didn’t do as well as them but we know that they probably won’t do that again. “So, what we have to do is work on our games a little bit,” he added, “and get better with ourselves to make sure that we can handle them.” The Lady Redskins, on the other hand, have to worry about handling Orchard Park and Frontier this season. Both rivals topped Lancaster on Dec. 1. “But I have a strong group of girls this year, and they’re bowling really well,” Lady Redskins head coach Karen Teichmann said. “They just need to be more consistent and bowl like they know how.” If they would have on Dec. 1, Lancaster might have been able to make up the 150 pins—or 10 pins per girl—that made up their loss to winner Frontier. “I told them,” Teichmann said, “that one easy mark that you miss; that one easy spare that you miss; if all of you would have made one, that would’ve made the difference, but they’re right in the mix with the top teams in the ECIC.” Helping the Lady Redskins get there is senior anchor Sta-
cy Fleming, who Teichmann said “brings the experience. She’s been here since middle school. The anchor spot’s the key spot, so she’s got to keep it together.” Juniors Brianna Mieth and Ashley Len—plus freshman Becca Schroeder—are also expected to keep Lancaster hot this season—especially seeing as how Mieth was an ECIC large school All-Star last season as a sophomore. “I’m expecting great things from her. She throws and incredible ball,” Teichmann said, “so I’m sure this is going to be a breakout year for her, too.” “It’s a mental game,” Mieth added, “so we all need to work on that to really succeed.” In the end, though, Teichmann broke down her team’s secret to success this year in pretty simple terms. “We’ve just gotta bring it this year,” she said, “but I’m pretty confident that they will.” Lancaster’s most recent chance to bring it was slated for Thursday, Dec. 4 when they were on tap to travel to Depew after Lancaster Sun press time. Now they’re scheduled to roll at home at Lancaster Lanes on Monday, Dec. 8 at 4 p.m. The boys A team is also slated to travel to Corning for a major regional tournament on Jan. 17, when the Redskins will get a chance to see what they’re really made of.
Lancer skipper Ineson hanging up whistle to horse around in AZ
By Aaron Garland SPORTS REPORTER
After a professional career in Germany, plus 15 years coaching on the high school rinks—including a decade as St. Mary’s’ skipper— Rich Ineson announced his plans to hang up his whistle before this preseason began. Like his players, though, the coach has mixed emotions about the move, but seeing as how his son Zach and step-son Mason Smith are in their senior seasons in Lancerville, he figured it was the right time. “It’s a rough grind, this hockey season,” he said. “It takes a lot out of you, and there’re a lot of sleepless nights. “I love to do it, though” he added, “but I’m kinda ready to move on. It is gonna be bittersweet because I love the school, but it is what it is, I guess.”
It was also a shock to just about everyone on this season’s squad—especially Steven Wisniewski, who’s been mentored by Ineson his entire life. “We were a little caught off guard, you know … but we just want to give him a big thanks,” the junior forward said. “He’s meant everything, because three days a week he’s with us here right after work. He makes sure he’s here every day, and he always put all of his heart into it. We all can really tell he cares.” That was evident especially at St. Mary’s, where winning hockey games is never easy when you’re a small school in the company of large powerhouse programs like Canisius, St. Joe’s, Timon and St. Francis, “so it’s year after year of saying, ‘Okay, here’s what you get, go make the best of it,’” Ineson explained. Some years, he would get a top-notch group of kids and make a run at it. For the last five or six, though, Ineson said it seemed that less and less kids are coming out for the sport, “but I take what we get and make the best of it still,” he explained. “So as a
coach at St. Mary’s, I’ve had to really be a teacher versus a coach at a big school who’s got 20 players that are all so talented, and you just say here’s what we’re gonna do and they go do it. I’ve had to break things down, but I love it. That’s why I think I’m going to miss it so much.” Still, Ineson said he’s committed to retiring—and the other plans that come with it. “I’m eventually going out west” to Arizona,” he said, “I have a home, I’m gonna have horses and I’m gonna be a cowboy, not a hockey coach anymore. “But I feel that I’ve given back to the game a lot since I retired” as a player, he added, “so I’m ready to be a normal human being; fall asleep in my chair at night and not go out to the rink … but it was a great run at St. Mary’s because it’s a great school.” That school, however, will now need to find a new skipper for a program that will lose 11 seniors from its current 18-man roster, so it would have been on shaky ground regardless of his announcement. “I’m not sure what next
year’s gonna hold for the program,” Ineson said, because “there are really no freshmen coming out this year, so it’s gonna be a challenge next year trying to field a team. I feel bad about that because I’ve given 10 years of my life, so I’d hate to see it go poof, but that’s something we’ve got to worry about later.” And when that “later” turns to “now,” Wisniewski said any rink will be a strange place without Ineson around it. “It’ll be like a whole new world without him here,” the youngster said. “It’ll be real tough. He was my coach in mights, pee-wees, squirts; all the way up. And when I came in here, he was my coach, and he coached my brother, too, so he’s really made us into a family here to say the least.” Prior to coming to St. Mary’s, Ineson spent the first five years of his prep coaching career at Maryvale and Cleveland Hill-JFK. He also spent his first six years with the Lancers coaching the squad on the club level until he ushered the program into its current the Federation level.
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St. Mary’s hockey coach Rich Ineson will retire after the season. Ineson spent a decade as the Lancers’ bench boss.
‘Nothing wrong’ with coach’s mentality “Honesty” from page A7 But don’t get Guay—or me— wrong here. By far, he hasn’t lost one iota of hope for success in his 2014-15 hardwood campaign. He just realizes that after losing his top two point scorers in daughter Brook Guay and Chelsea Buono—plus three other starters and his sixth girl off the bench—to graduation, it’s just going to be a challenging road this time around. He also realizes that when an 8-11recordlastyearisconsidered
a breakout year—compared to winning a combined six games the three previous seasons and only one in 2010-11—the program still has a steep climb to make in terms tangible success. And there’s nothing wrong with that mentality, because performing smoke and mirrors magic tricks on yourself is not the most productive way to go, either. Instead, Guay is being honest with himself, me and his LadyWildcats, which are mostly
underclassmen with just three seniors and five sophomores. “They understand that,” he said, “because from junior varsity to varsity, the skill-level is better and the game is faster; the fundamentals are tweaked more, so it’ll take a while to get into the right mode of operation, but as long as they work hard and with the right attitude, we’ll be okay. I’m just not going to let any frustration happen.” And that’s the key … knowing
and accepting your current situation, so that your feet are firmly planted on the ground. It’s key, because only when your feet are firmly planted on the ground can you build your program on a solid foundation. That foundation for the Lady Wildcats is now in the hands of those five sophomores—a core group that the rest of the area and state had better watch out for in coming years. As for this year, those three
seniors—Idalis Santiago, Sarah Federowicz and Morgan Grosch—just might help Depew surprise some people as the season progresses. That was another possibility that Guay admitted when we wrapped up the interview and I asked if there was anything he’d like to add. “I think some other teams may see us as a W on their schedule already,” he said, “but we’ll see at the end of the game if that W
sticks.” So, I guess in the end, you just can’t escape that old adage that even in the winter, hope springs eternal. That, after all, is the beauty of the preseason, when each and every team thinks they can win the state title this season. Like I said, I would be worried about any team that wasn’t trying to convince themselves of that— even honest Charlie Guay and his Lady Wildcats.
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THE COLLEGE Bulls hire coach from Division III football powerhouse By Jonah Bronstein SPORTS REPORTER
Lance Leipold ran into a former colleague at a national convention last January and asked for some advice in moving up in the coaching ranks. Turner Gill, whom Leipold had coached with for three years at the University of Nebraska, shared his experiences taking a chance on a downtrodden University at Buffalo program in 2005 and building it into a champion in three years. Last month, when Leipold was approached about the possibility becoming the next UB football coach, he immediately flashed back to that conversation with Gill. “He said the more he came to look at this place, the more special it became,” Leipold said. “Turner is a man I have always respected and I took his words and advice that
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Lance Leipold posted a 106-6 record as the head coach at Division III Wisconsin-Whitewater. you need to look.” Leipold liked what he saw enough to decided UB was the kind of “special opportunity” that could lure him away from his alma mater, WisconsinWhitewater. In his eighth season
coaching the Warhawks, Leipold has a 106-6 record and five national championships. He is the fastest coach to reach 100 wins at any NCAA level. And his team is currently 12-0 and ranked No. 1 in the country entering the
D-III quarterfinals. Leipold will continue his pursuit of a sixth national championship while transitioning into his new job at UB. “I do need to finish the obligation of making sure we play our fullest as long as we can in the playoffs back in Wisconsin,” Leipold said. But Leipold is eager for the new challenge at “New York’s university,” he said. “This is an unbelievable opportunity, and it’s ready to take off,” Leipold said. Leipold is a proven winner, something athletic director Danny White said was a priority in his coaching search. “This team is ready to win and we feel like ready to win now,” White said. “As a result, as I went through this process, I wasn’t out there selling a rebuilding effort. I was out there talking about the character and talent we have in our program and really looking
at and targeting successful head coaches, proven head coaches that have won. “I was not too interested in looking for folks with a learning curve.” This is a departure from White’s last major hire, men’s basketball coach Bobby Hurley, who no head coaching experience and limited experience as an assistant, but was a highprofile name by virtue of his playing career, and his Hall of Fame father’s success at the high school level. White and Leipold also acknowledged that UB’s new coach will face a learning curve on the recruiting trail. With no scholarships to offer at WisconsinWhitewater, Leipold drew nearly all of his players from Wisconsin and Illinois. He plans to hire a staff of assistants that will help him make vital contacts in other areas. “That’s got to be proven,” Leipold said. “You have to
just go out, and like anybody, you have to prove yourself. … That’s a part we’re going to work hard at.” At WisconsinWhitewater, Leipold also had a winning tradition and facilities that were the class of Division III to sell recruits. Leipold will not be able to sell those qualities at UB. But he believes the university has plenty more to offer potential players. “You have to be aggressive in recruiting,” Leipold said. “You need to be thorough. “Most importantly, once you make the evaluation, when you deal with student athletes, you have to talk about what the opportunities are on the field and off the field. This is not just a fouryear experience. This is going to be a 40-plus year experience for them, and this university can open doors for those student athletes after they leave here. I think when they see that, they’ll be as excited as I am.”
OP Middle student sparks UB volleyball team this season By Jonah Bronstein SPORTS REPORTER
She never shows up on the score sheet and only takes the floor during timeouts. But Savannah Harvey played a part in helping the University at Buffalo volleyball team qualify for the Mid-American conference quarterfinals for the first time in school history. Savannah, a 13-year-old Orchard Park Middle School student, sat on the Buffalo bench in her No. 10 jersey at home games this season. “Savannah is the little light
on the team,” said Danielle Marotto, a junior from Lancaster. “She’s fantastic in all of the huddles. Even though there is tension, she is always the one that’s trying to bring every one up. She dances around and it gets everyone to smile.” Savannah linked up with UB through the Friends of Jaclyn Foundation, which seeks to improve the quality of life for children with pediatric brain tumors. In 2005, Savannah was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a malignant tumor that originates in the cerebellum, a region of the brain that plays
an important role in motor control, attention, language, and regulating fear and pleasure responses. Her cancer is currently in remission. Coincidentally, Savannah’s father, who played volleyball at Springfield College, had a prior relationship with UB head coach Reed Sunahara. And her older brother, Noah, had played junior varsity volleyball for Rick Albano, husband of the former Stephanie Jansma, a Lancaster native now coaching at UB. “Savannah really helps the girls put things in perspective,” Albano said.
“No matter how things get on the court, you see her and she’s happy. She’s enjoying every minute of it. So we should be happy out here playing a sport we love. And no matter how far we are down, we can fight back. Savannah is definitely a fighter, and we want to portray that on the court for her.” Getting a high five from Savannah during timeouts became a home game ritual for the Bulls this season. And in the final MAC home game against Akron, one the Bulls needed to win to make the conference tournament, Savannah began giving hugs
during stoppages in play. UB went on to sweep the match. “I told her her hugs were lucky,” senior Liz Scott said. “Savannah and her family have brought a new light to the team. She’s so upbeat, she’s got so much spirit, and when she gives us a high five or a smile on the bench, it lights up the whole team.” Being part of the UB team has also been a light in Savannah’s life. “It feels pretty good getting to know the girls, being here, encouraging them to win,” Savannah said
“The girls are wonderful with her,” said Savannah’s mother, Andrea. “They are excellent role models. They are just so sweet with her. They accept her for who she is, and support her for who she is.” UB will return all but two players from this year’s team, which finished 17-15 and tied a program record with six MAC wins in Sunahara’s first season. Savannah will also be back on the bench next season. “She’s part of the team,” Marotto said. “She’s part of our family.”
Hoppy helped Buff State to first postseason berth since 2000 By Jonah Bronstein SPORTS REPORTER
Growing up in the shadows of Ralph Wilson Stadium, Kyle Hoppy learned what it takes to conduct the comeback drive. Six years after he seemingly hung up his shoulder pads, Hoppy is doing just that at Buffalo State. Hoppy, the quarterback of Orchard Park High School’s 2008 state championship team, led the Bengals this year to their first eight-win season since 1998 and their first postseason appearance since 2000. Buffalo State finished the season at 8-3 with a lopsided victory in the ECAC Southwest Bowl, during which Hoppy had the best game of his career so far, passing for 335 yards and five touchdowns, tying the school record. Better yet for the Bengals, the 23-year-old business major still has two years of eligibility left.
After being drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in 2009, Hoppy turned down a scholarship offer from Bucknell University to pursue a professional baseball career. He toiled in the minors for four years before reaching out to his former Orchard Park teammate and current Buffalo State assistant coach, Garret McLaughlin, about restarting his football career. Hoppy backed up another state champion quarterback, Casey Kacz (Sweet Home), last season, and won the starting job this year. Senior wide receiver Mike Doherty (Kenmore East) said the Bengals expected their firstyear starter would pick up right where the most prolific quarterback in school history left off. “I knew Kyle was going to be good, because he was a state champion in high school and a playmaker,” said Doherty, who graduated high school the same year as Hoppy. Hoppy showed a bit of rust after the long hiatus from
playing quarterback. He was benched in the second half twice and briefly lost his starting job. But by the end of the season, Hoppy had put together two straight standout performances, and coach Jerry Boyes believes Hoppy could establish himself as the top passer in school history over the next two years. “He has the skillset to do that,” Boyes said. “The potential is all right there. Now it’s just continuing to grow, from the mental aspect of the game.” Boyes said Hoppy made great strides toward the end of the season in reading defenses and calling plays at the line of scrimmage, a key element of the Bengals offense. Hoppy finished the season with a 54.1 percent completion rate, 2,258 yards and 22 touchdowns, one shy of the school record. He ranked first in the nation with 18.2 yards per completion and his 9.9 yards per attempt were the best
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Buffalo State QB and OP native Kyle Hoppy. in the Empire 8 conference. His 161.7 efficiency rating ranked second in the conference and 18th nationally. He also rushed for 302 yards and five touchdowns, putting him in the top 50 nationally in points accounted for. “This was a great year,” Hoppy said. “I really came into my own after not playing organized football for five years and backing up Casey last year.
“I’ve always loved the sport of football. I gave it a shot at baseball and it didn’t work out, but now I’m giving it another shot here in football and I’m loving it. Being here right now, it’s a great time to be here. I feel like I’m in a great place.” Buffalo State fell one win short of its ultimate goal of qualifying for the NCAA playoffs, but established a baseline of success by being selected for, and winning, one of the seven ECAC bowl games. “Coach Boyes always talks about making noise and this year we made noise in our conference and made noise nationally,” Hoppy said. “Now we need to keep making that noise and keep striving toward that ultimate goal of getting to the NCAA tournament and winning some games.” The Bengals put 11 players on the all-conference teams this year, and not one of them was Hoppy. Linebacker Marquis Artis (Amherst), who was named Empire 8 Defensive Player of the Year. Doherty, the pro-
gram’s all-time leading receiver, second all-time leading rusher Rich Pete, offensive lineman Brandon Lathrop (Kenmore West), linebacker Mitch Thomas (Sweet Home), linebacker Shaq Frederick, and kicker Marc Montana (St. Joe’s) were also first-team selections. Wide receiver Ryan Carney (Olean), defensive end Dez Howard (St. Francis), defensive tackle Anthony Sanders (McKinley), and cornerback Sherman Nelson made the second-team. Hoppy won’t have Pete to hand off to or Doherty at his disposal next season, but Carney, who set a school record with 12 touchdown catches, has another year left, and Boyes believes he has built the Bengals into a program that can withstand graduation losses. “If you’re doing things right, the faces change, but success stays,” Boyes said. “Tradition should not graduate.” Doherty, for his part, said, “If anybody is going to lead them to the (NCAA) playoffs, it’s going to be Kyle.”
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Animal lovers help raise money for local veteran families it instead?” There will be a $10 sitting fee for the dogs to get their photos with Santa and then families can choose from three different portrait packages. While the photos with Santa will be primarily focused on the furry family members, the photographers from Troy D Photography will be willing to get some shots of the whole family if they would like to join in the photo with their dogs. Canine and Company will also be accepting donations for the two local veteran families. These donations can be monetary or of gift cards to places such as Lowe’s or Home Depot. All of the proceeds and donations from the Pictures with Santa event will be used to sponsor two local veteran families. Canine and Company will match the donations up to $300 to help give these families a Christmas to remember this year. The two families that are being sponsored include: a family with a mother and father, who are both serv-
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One of the many holiday traditions for some families is the annual photo with Santa Claus. Canine and Company in Depew has come up with a new twist on this old tradition this year. Instead of the kids getting their photo with Santa Claus, why not the furry family members? Canine and Company will be hosting its first ever Pictures with Santa event from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12. Dog owners will have the chance to have their pet photographed with Santa and the proceeds and donations for the event will be used to sponsor two local veteran families. “We wanted to find a way to sponsor local families that are in need this holiday season,” explained Kelly Donovan, general manager at Canine and Company. “Instead of the kids getting their pictures taken while sitting on Santa’s lap, why not have the family dog do
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giving back years down the road in any way they can, showing support for a cause that helped them get through rough times. This year, 78 families, including 161 children, received Thanksgiving dinner packages, each with a frozen turkey and canned goods. Both Lancaster and Depew residents were eligible to receive assistance from the bureau as a part of the holiday partnership program. Families are required to come in to the youth bureau at 200 Oxford Ave. in Lancaster and provide paperwork regarding proof of residence, family income, and social security numbers. LYB will also be doing a Christmas drive, with a distribution date of Thursday, Dec. 18. New gifts or toys, along with non-perishable food items will be accepted by Wednesday, Dec. 17. Applications to receive aid will be accepted until Friday, Dec. 12, an extended deadline due to the storm. Lancaster and Depew residents are eligible as well, just like the Thanksgiving drive. Schanne expects there to be anywhere from 160 to 175 families receiving aid this Christmas based on numbers from previous years. Those interested in donating or receiving help can call 6834444.
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then transporting goods received to the youth bureau to be sorted out. Como Park School had an event called the Monster Mash that went until the end of October, providing more non-perishable items to the youth bureau. For local students, six non-perishable items donated earned them one hour of community service needed to graduate, although they did not count as CAP hours. For the turkeys, monetary donations were accepted and a representative for the bureau went out and purchased them. These donations were in large part from private citizens, and employees for Lancaster Town Hall. Turkeys were also dropped off by local residents the day of. Nonperishable items were stored in the bureau’s activity room, and the day before distribution students with the teen volunteer program helped organize the food baskets. “Generosity from students organizing school drives and everyone was really, truly appreciated…and it’s in the spirit of the holiday to help others. It lets them know their community is thinking about them and wants them to enjoy a nice holiday,” remarked Schanne, of people from every corner of the community coming together. She has even seen people who have received assistance in the past
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