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Lockport High set to bring classic novel To Kill a Mockingbird to life
By Rebecca Gunning THE STAR EDITOR
On Nov. 13, 14 and 15, Lockport High School will put on a production of a timeless classic – Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird. To Kill a Mockingbird has long since been a required novel for high school students to read in New York State, but recently was changed to fit into the eighth grade curriculum – proving it is still a relevant story for all ages. Peter D’Angelo, an English teacher at Lockport for the last 15 years, chose to do this play for its thematic elements and the lasting effect they have on readers. “It touches on a lot of very important themes of racism, prejudice, social class, social strife, social struggle,” he said. “But it also has a very uplifting positive message at the end. You have the Finch family, and Atticus Finch, who is the head of that household, guides his children and Submitted teaches them better ways.” Left to right: Spencer Dick as Jem, Jayde McDonald (standing) as Calpurnia and Jordan Stover as Scout. There are several different play versions D’Angelo had to choose from, but he “Because this version is major themes, some of the things left out, but it really See Mockingbird chose playwright Christopher more authentic to the novel, major scenes,” he explained. does the novel justice.” Sergel’s first version as it so Page A2 it really does touch on all the “There’s of course some One bone of contention for closely follows the novel.
Artist Whalen creates powerful piece to address seriousness of domestic violence By Rachel Fuerschbach THE STAR CORRESPONDENT
Well-known local artist Joseph Whalen created a powerful sketch in order to stop the spread of domestic violence and increase the awareness.
Whalen donated the piece to the YWCA of Niagara’s Domestic Violence Program where they are working to print several posters of the sketch and hang them throughout Niagara County businesses. Venues will include a number of restaurants, fire
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halls, hospitals, churches, the YWCA and other businesses interested in hanging the poster. “It is a tremendous gift that Joe gave to the community that calls for action and for people not to be a passive bystander to domestic violence,” said
Mary Brennan Taylor, the YWCA Domestic Violence Program Director. Although the Whalen’s have not been directly associated with domestic violence, they have been faced with violence in their family with the murder of their late 23 year-old daughter,
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which drives Joe’s passion against this countrywide issue. “I have always been bothered by Domestic violence,” Whalen said. “It
Memorial Tree Program suspended By Rachel Fuerschbach THE STAR CORRESPONDENT
The town of Lockport has been holding their Memorial Tree Program for over five to six years at Day Road Park. The program was established to memorialize people of the community who have passed away, are severely ill or injured. As of now there are 41 trees planted in the park that are tagged to recognize people of our community who have passed on. “It’s a way that people, while walking through Day Road Park, reflect on those close to them who have passed,” said Town Council Member Pat Dufour. Several of the trees line the majority of the little trails throughout Day Road Park, allowing members of the community to walk along and remember their loved ones. Historically, planting has been done year round in the spring and fall seasons by Stedman’s Nursery, but due to the harsh winter last year several of the trees died or are extremely stressed. It was found that over ten trees must be replaced this year. Dufour became concerned that there may be an underlying cause for the negative status of these trees, and therefore hired an arborist to check the stability of the types of trees being planted as well as the planting location. It was suggested that the crimson maple—one of the
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Tonawanda News to cease publication Jan. 31
The Tonawanda News will close at the end of January after publishing as the north suburban Buffalo market’s community daily newspaper for 134 years, the paper announced today. Publisher Chris Voccio said economic conditions drove the decision. “Revenue from advertising and circulation simply could not sustain the operation,” Voccio said. “The company tried everything possible to stabilize and
grow the paper but it eventually became an impossible goal.” Voccio said the Tonawanda News would publish its last edition Saturday, Jan. 31. The paper’s website, www.tonawanda-news. com, will also shut down then. He said subscribers to the paper and website who paid in advance beyond the final edition will be issued refunds. Voccio said 20 employees are affected by the
closing. “This decision has nothing to do with the paper’s talented staff,” Voccio said. “They gave everything they had during unusually difficult times. For that, we are especially grateful.” The Tonawanda News was founded in 1880. It publishes five days a week, Wednesday through Sunday. The paper serves the Twin Cities of Tonawanda and North Tonawanda, the Town of Tonawanda, the
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port, trees will no longer be bought through the nursery. Instead, the buying and planting of the trees is hoped to be done directly through the Lockport highway Department. Also, due to the harsh winter of 2013-14 and other factors, the Memorial Tree Program has been suspended until the spring season in order to get things in order for the program to flourish again. “I am hoping to reestablish it in June,” Dufour said.
Many decisions must be made and details must be sorted out before starting the program back up. Dufour is in the works of figuring out where to now purchase the trees and working out an agreement with the Highway Department in planting the trees. She is hopeful that the program will start back up in June as planned and encourages anyone who is interested in purchasing a tree to plant to call the Town Clerk’s Office at 439-9524.
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Consignment sale comes to Niagara County Fairgrounds By Rebecca Gunning THE STAR EDITOR
With the season of giving fast approaching, many people have already started looking for deals. The holidays can be expensive – especially for larger families. Mothertime Marketplace, a children’s consignment business that began in 2006, understands that which is why they are coming to the Niagara County Fairgrounds’ training center on Nov. 7, 8 and 9 for a holiday sale. Jessi Boardman and Jennifer Ford Berry are the owners and founders of Mothertime Marketplace, which invites people around Western New York to sell their gently used children’s products and shop. Many of the goods are between 50 and 90 percent cheaper than what you would find in stores, but still in great condition. They sell everything from onesies to playground furniture to baby equipment. What makes their business a little different than other consignment shops is that they aren’t a shop stationed in one place. They gather people together several times a year for big sales in a specific location. This location is normally the Hamburg Fairgrounds, but recently they decided to branch out to Niagara County for the first time. “We decided to extend it out to other areas of Western New York. That one sale in Hamburg, we had people coming from Canada and people coming from Pennsylvania,” explained Boardman, a resident of Corfu. “We were pulling from so many areas we decided that even though we
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to work a shift during the weekend of the sale, you will get 70 percent commission. “Not to knock consignment stores, I love consignment stores, but if you’re consigning you’re not in control of your prices,” Boardman said. “And you’re only getting usually 40 to 50 percent of your sale. If you want to take a little extra time to prepare your items, you’re going to make a lot better return on your stuff.” Mothertime also sets up its sales so it looks like you’re shopping at a regular store. There is no digging through racks and racks of clothes to find a specific size or rifling through bins of toys to find one suitable. “We set it up basically like a department store,” Boardman said. “It’s all organized by size, gender, sections, toys, baby equipment, furniture. It’s all set up appealing to the eye.” The purpose of Mothertime is summed up in two
reasons – making money and saving money. “It’s a great way for families to make a few extra bucks – especially this one because it’s right before the holidays, which I think, is pretty cool,” Boardman explained. “And then on the flipside, for shoppers it’s a great way to save money before the holidays or just on things in general that their children need.” Being the first time in Lockport, Mothertime has a few special incentives for people to come out and shop. On Friday Nov. 7, the first 50 purchasers will receive a free shopping tote, one of which will have a $25 gift certificate for the sale. From 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 8, Santa Clause will be appearing for kids to visit with and take photos. Then on Sunday, Nov. 9, mostly everything at the sale will be an additional 50 percent off. Over the years, Boardman has received a lot of positive feedback for the business, which has been encouraging for her. “One of the best parts about the job is when people tell you what it means and what they get from it,” she said. “They’re able to get their children’s wardrobes or maybe pick up a few things for Christmas or for their birthday or something like that when they’re trying to save a dollar.” The sale will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday. The Niagara County Fairgrounds training center is located at 4487 Lake Rd. in Lockport. For more information on Mothertime Marketplace, visit mothertimemarketplace.com.
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letter as well. Please refrain from using any profanity or name calling as that will not be published in the paper. The letter to the editor is strictly a constructive way for the community to voice their opinions on matters and have it be published for our readers. This is a community paper and the readers are the community. Your thoughts and opinions are important to me. I hope you will take advantage of this forum for the community. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Please send your letters to: Attn: Rebecca Gunning, Lockport Star Editor Community Papers of WNY 75 Boxwood Lane Cheektowaga, NY 14227 Email: rgunning@ cpowny.com
No WIN-D for the Lake Ontario Skylines I recently was forced to leave my 100 acre farm, and re-locate fencing, tractors, horses, dogs and a pony ride business from the once beautiful countryside and hills of Wyoming County to the lake plains of Somerset. I loved the town of Orangeville’s quiet serene countryside as did my husband Bob and we renovated a neglected farm, built up the horse and pony ride business and planned to establish roots for good. In May of 2007, I was rudely awakened to the news that Industrial Wind Turbines would be ravaging the Wyoming County countryside, disturbing
farmland, destroying our beloved Eagles, and dividing the town of Orangeville in half. As time went on and we sat at town meetings watching the wind company run roughshod over our constitutional rights of freedom of speech, life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, as well as loss of property values. The D.E.C, public service commission etc., bringing in industry based and funded studies, siting industrial scale wind turbines at distances too close to peoples homes, ignoring World Health Organization recommendations of 1.25 miles from homes. The negative impacts became
too much for me to bear. My husband who became very ill and extremely stressed by the corrupt politics of this project passed away just after the turbines went on line. His doctor had written a letter saying he couldn’t live under them and I shared these both privately and publicly with the town board and at a public hearing. All was ignored. The wind company brought in miles and miles of overhead and underground high voltage wires, and these “GREED” energy nearly 500 ft tall Industrial wind turbines meant for offshore and desert uninhabited locations made
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so much noise that people could not sleep at night, suffering from depression, exhaustion and were just plain disgusted that their once beautiful landscapes had been ruined, property values vastly De-valued. Neighbors as well as family members had been pitted against each other. If that wasn’t bad enough, we found that “Green” energy wasn’t green. Each turbine was filled with approx 400 gallons of oil. Tons and tons of cement was needed for turbine bases, according to Jack Sullivan from Mallone NY and each cement base also contained approx 4,000 lbs of mercury which
could leach into soil and water tables. They are inefficient, extremely costly, can’t produce electricity on demand.They have to be backed up by fossil fuel because the wind doesn’t blow 24/7. Also the biggest need for electricity is on hot summer days and the wind blows the most on cold winter nights If it wasn’t for “Obama-nomics and Government stimulus there would be no “Greenback” energy. Taxpayers share of funding is approx 65%. For more info www. windaction.org . Lake Ontario shoreline residents and enthusiasts now forming S. O. S, Save (Lake) Ontario’s Sky-lines,
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Hello, wide open road By Ann Jenkins Enger THE STAR CORRESPONDENT
Where have you wandered to lately? These sunny autumn days and colorful trees may just be the ultimate “call of the open road.” Something about wandering from path to path with no clear plan except the joy of wandering is a common human experience. Wherever it comes from- the sense of adventure or the hunter/gatherer skills we inherited from our ancestors, I have always loved a wide open road. By bike, by car, by foot. If I had a horse, probably by horse, too. Robert Frost’s poem “The Road Not Taken,” about choosing between two paths, either the clear path or the one that wants wear, describes this experience perfectly. “I took the one less traveled by,” he wrote, “and that has made all the difference.”
You can find plenty of wide open road experiences without traveling to some exotic locale. Just walk out your front door and keep walking, perhaps in a direction you don’t normally take, and something will surprise you. Anyone who has ever taken a “road trip,” which is likely all of us at some point, knows that feeling of starting out, going, taking some unexpected turns and stops along the way. If we have an actual destination, there is joy in arriving. And there is joy in returning. But in the middle, there is the call of the open road. The search for whatever we search for—rare birds, flowers, a nice view, human interaction, wind in your hair, a good sandwich. Watch a group of bicyclists, motorcyclists, or classic-car drivers on an open stretch of roadway by the lake and you will see people in their glory. You don’t even have to ask if they are enjoying them-
selves. They don’t need to be going anywhere in particular, they are just going. Of course, Jon KabatZinn’s book on meditation will remind you that “Wherever you Go, There You Are.” Perhaps for some of us the wide open road is its own form of meditation. He writes, “To allow ourselves to be truly in touch with where we already are, no matter where that is, we have got to pause in our experience long enough to let the present moment sink in.” While you are out in the world this beautiful autumn, enjoy where the road takes you, and let it sink in. Take a chance on a road you’re unfamiliar with. Perhaps follow a wide open road where the trees are particularly red or yellow, or the curve or bend in the path seems to invite you. May you find a simple, thoughtful journey or an exciting adventure. Let me know.
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Starpoint Intermediate School to hold a pumpkin drop By Rachel Fuerschbach THE STAR CORRESPONDENT
The Starpoint Douglas J. Regan Intermediate School will hold the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Pumpkin Drop at 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 7 in the Starpoint School’s parking lot. The pumpkin drop first came about when Jeff Tracy, a physical education teacher, came to Principal Maureen Braunscheidel with the idea to create a fun interactive way to get kids to recognize positive behavior. Principal Braunscheidel then brought the idea to the board of the PBIS program and was ruled in favor. With the month of October focusing on bullying in schools throughout the dis-
trict, staff decided to focus on the incentives drawn up by PBIS including honesty, safety, respect and responsibility. The pumpkin drop is a fun way for the children to participate in these incentives and allows staff to recognize kid’s positive behaviors by handing out orange tickets for the drop. The idea of the pumpkin drop is for the kids to gain as many orange tickets as possible in order to raise the height the pumpkin will be dropped at—that being 10, 20, 30 or 40 feet. Kids are able to retain these tickets by showing kindness and empathy to others whether that be classmates, friends or teachers or by helping out in the classroom. In addition to showing
kindness and empathy, kids have the option to bring in canned foods to donate to a local food pantry in order to receive tickets. “Not only are we teaching them honesty, safety, respect and responsibility in school, but we are taking it outside and to the real world,” Braunscheidel said. The kids have gotten extremely excited over the idea of the pumpkin drop resulting in a table full of canned foods and an almost overflowing bushel basket of orange tickets. Braunscheidel finds this method of learning to be effective on the students at the intermediate level because it shows them at a young age how to interact and treat those around them.
“It’s important to educate the whole child,” she said. “PBIS is important because we mold the student into the person they can be… and at this age they want to please—they get excited.” Three pumpkins have been donated for the pumpkin drop each weighing over 100 pounds which, at the looks of the results so far, will be dropped at the 40 foot mark. “We really want to get the full respect of [the pumpkins] splattering,” Braunscheidel said. An exact spot as to where the pumpkins will be dropped has not yet been determined, but a decision is to be made between the Fricano Primary School parking lot and one of the middle school parking lots.
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Monday Night Raw will be stopping by Buffalo as it visits First Niagara Center this Monday, Nov. 3. Many superstars from the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) franchise will take their turn in the ring, including bizarre tag-team duo Gold and Stardust. Before joining the WWE, Gold and Stardust were exploring the Milky Way Galaxy, learning about black holes, planets and moons. “These things are worth investigating, they’re worth knowing,” Stardust said. “We know more about our oceans than we do about space. We need to keep digging.” Gold and Stardust made their debut as tag-team partners this past June, with painted faces and skin-tight black and gold unitards. Though those viewing the match were uncertain as to how the pair would be in the ring, they won their match against Ryback and
Curtis Axel. “My first appearance on Raw was quite simply beautiful,” Stardust said. “The ring feels like my home, especially when you have somebody like Goldust, brothers in dust.” They continued making a name for themselves and on Sept. 14, they won the WWE Tag Team Championship, what the pair calls “the cosmic key.” “All this time people have watched Gold and Stardust from a comical standpoint,” Stardust explained. “When it goes from being something you’re laughing at to something you’re scared of, science fiction becomes science fact.” Though they are a dynamic pair in the ring, they train separately, with Stardust having quite the interesting workout regimen. “Breaking news, my training regimen is pizza and wrestling,” he shared. “I for some reason have a Sonic the Hedgehog-style high metabolism. I can add to the training regimen that there are some Olympic
Paint & Taste returns to Flight of Five Winery The Flight of Five Winery is hosting Paint & Taste events on a monthly basis. The next Paint & Taste is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Nov. 5 at The Flight of Five Winery located at 2 Pine St. Lockport. Each participant of this painting session is guided through a finished acrylic painting on canvas. Local artist Jeannette Pikturna is instructing this event, while participants learn and sit back and enjoy the painting experience sipping wine from the “Flights” glorious New York State wine menu. The cost of this event is $40. Includes all art supplies, and one glass of wine or wine tasting. Must be at least 21 yrs. of age to participate. Unleash your creativity, and let your imagination run
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dust so unique. Every week it’s something different, as it should be.” See what new entertainment Gold and Stardust will bring to the ring this Monday at Raw, starting at 7:30 p.m. “Buffalo, according to Goldy, is a professional wrestling hot bed,” Stardust said. And this will be the first time the pair will be visiting Buffalo in person. “I’ve never visited Buffalo before, but you can see Niagara Falls from outer space,” said Stardust, who plans to visit this Natural Wonder of the World while in town.
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Ticklebridge Co-Op business opens in the Bewley building By Rachel Fuerschbach THE STAR CORRESPONDENT
A great interest has been shown in the Niagara Art Trail since their involvement with the Lockport Community Market in 2011, which caused them to branch out into renting buildings in order to showcase the work of local artists. A new opportunity to showcase the work of artists arose for Director Jay Krull when a space in the Bewley building became available to rent this past month. “We knew we would do well,” Krull said based off of past interest when the Niagara Art Trail would once set up shop in what is now Lake Effect Artisan Ice Cream. “People can’t wait to come and see what we have.” He said. Therefore the birth of Ticklebridge, a co-op business, took place. The idea of the business came about in order to give artists a place to showcase their work as well as give them a storefront that they normally would not have. “It gives artists the opportunity to show their work year round and not
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Krull has high hopes for the storefront seeing as there is nothing like Ticklebridge in the Lockport area. “It’s nice to open in Lockport because it’s becoming more of a tourist town,” Krull said. “When people come here there has to be more for them to do and we want to be able to give them that.” Ticklebridge gives Lockport citizens as well as tourists a great opportunity to get something unique and different—something they wouldn’t find at your average store. “We have had a very positive response,” said Therese Krull, Krull’s wife. “People like the fact that we are set up more like a store with an assortment of stuff. It’s welcoming and warm—like walking into someone’s home.” Overtime, Jay hopes to expand the opportunities that the venue will give to people such as book signings, family events and art classes. His overall goal is to have a business that adds to the community of Lockport and builds individual people’s businesses as well as showcase their talents. Ticklebridge is located on the first floor of the Bewley building at 12 Market St. and is opened from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. For more information you can visit their website at Ticklebridge.com and like them on Facebook.
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Police Blotter W W W. C P O W N Y. C O M
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Oct. 26 Harassment Glenn H. Quintern, 55, of 198 Lock St., Apt. rear, Lockport was charged with second-degree harassment Oct. 26. Patrol responded to 198 Lock St. for a report of a physical domestic incident. Patrol made contact with the victim who stated she was in a verbal argument with Quintern that did become physical. The victim stated that Quintern slapped her in the face with an open hand, then struck her in the head with a closed fist and pushed her to the ground. This did cause scratches to her arms and face as well as pain and redness.
Oct. 27 Possession
Markel L. Hill, 25, of 137 Chestnut St., Apt. D, Lockport was charged with fourth-degree possession of marijuana and seventh-degree possession of contraband substance and Anthony J. Ervin III, 30, of 279 Washburn St., Apt. 1, Lockport was charged with fourth-degree possession of a weapon, fourth-degree possession of marijuana and seventh-degree possession of contraband substance on Oct. 27. A caller contacted Lockport Police Department and stated there was drug activity in the back lot of 279 Washburn St., involving Ervin. Officers responded and observed Ervin and Hill in an unregistered vehicle on the private lot. Upon interviewing the parties there was strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. Both parties seemed very nervous and Hill stated there was a bag of marijuana in the vehicle. The marijuana was located along with a small amount of suspected crack cocaine and a billy club. The substance was field tested and did test positive for cocaine.
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Garrett D. Sheehan, 21, of 126 Levan Ave., Lockport and Spencer S. Lupo, 20, of 17 Bob O Link Ln., Lockport were charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief Oct. 27. The caller reported that around 2:50 a.m. two individuals pulled a piece of landscaping timber from his front flower beds and used it to hit his sign causing a large scratch across the sign. The caller showed patrol his security camera for inside the store and it shows a shadow of two individuals outside the store causing the above damage. The security footage is in black and white and is hard to make out a face or a description.The two individuals are seen running out of sight of the camera, west on Walnut Street. Information was later developed and the two suspects were interviewed in regards to their involvement to the damage of the sign and landscaping timber. Both suspects admitted to the property damage and were arrested and charged. The two suspects were also charged with second-degree criminal mischief in regards of the Jex Memorial Bench. Patrol responded to Ulrich Center for a report that the bench located near Locust Street was damaged. Patrol located the bench in several pieces. It appeared that the bench had been dismantled but was not damaged.
Oct. 28 DWI
Paul W. Curry, 59, of 3687 Checkered Tavern Rd., Lockport was charged on Oct. 28 with a misdemeanor DWI. Reporting officer initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for vehicle and traffic violations. Upon interviewing the driver, Curry, reporting officer observed him as having glassy eyes and slurred speech. Reporting officer also observed the odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from Curry’s breath. Due to signs of possible intoxication displayed by Curry, reporting officer asked him to submit to a series of standardized field sobriety tests. Curry refused to participate in any field sobriety testing and began to become belligerent with patrol. Curry was arrested and taken back to the station where Curry consented to BAC testing, but insisted that it be a blood test conducted by a medical professional. The reporting officer transported Curry to Eastern Niagara Hospital - Lockport where the test was conducted.
Criminal Mischief
Shawn M. Owens, 24, of 136 Spalding St., Lockport was charged Oct. 28 with fourth-degree criminal mischief. Patrol responded to 58 Oliver St. for a disturbance. The victim stated that Owens came to the house and once he realized he could not get into his apartment, he became upset and started banging on the victim’s windows. He then allegedly smashed the victim’s pumpkin which was on her front porch and then left on foot.
Rotary District 7090 offering vocational training Rotary District 7090, stretching from Brantford, Ontario to Jamestown, New York, and its 70 clubs, including the Rotary Club of Lockport are offering a new Vocational Training Team experience for men and women to Rotary District 7020 (Anguilla and St. Maarten), March 10 to 31, 2015. Vocational Training Teams (VTT) are the evolution of Rotary International’s former Group Study Exchange program and offer participants the opportunity to use vocational skills to share best practices, help others, and
improve quality of life. The 2015 VTT focuses on Sport Education and Literacy. The VTT will work with the Ministry of Sport, Recreation, and Culture in St. Maarten, The Rotary Club of St. Maarten, their public schools, and local sport organizations to educate coaches, volunteers, and teachers in coaching methodologies when working with children and introducing them to playing sports. The four VTT members and one alternate can be either Rotarians or nonRotarians, states District Governor Jack Amico.
“Rotarians must be members in good standing of a club within the District. Non- Rotarians must reside or be employed within the District. Unlike the former GSE program, the VTT has no age restriction,” adds Amico. The District Grant and the hosting Rotary Club/ District cover the cost of the VTT. This includes transportation, accommodation, and meals, but excludes visa, inoculations, and spending money. The deadline for candidates to apply is Nov. 8 and applications can be obtained from the Rotary
Club of Lockport. Successful candidates will be called for an interview on Nov. 15. If chosen, Team members are responsible for passports, visas (if required), inoculations, gifts for host families, and spending money for personal items. For further information contact VTT Co-Chairs Dan Smith at 269-9900 or dsmith4416@gmail.com. You can also contact Roseanne Morissette at 905322-2054 or rmorissette@ performanceautogroup.ca or visit www.rotary7090. org.
YWCA of Niagara, Community Culinary Training Center to hold ribbon cutting ceremony 16-week culinary program will be conducted on alternate days of the BOCES educational program providing students with the comprehensive skills the workforce requires. The BOCES component will increase literacy and computer skills, help students obtain a GED and prepare for employment through job readiness training, interview skills and resume preparation. Students will receive food service and work readiness credentials to increase employability. Graduates of the program will be able to obtain employment in one of the YWCA’s social enterprises, or will be assisted to find employment within the food service industry. The culinary training program has an articulation agreement with Niagara County Community College to offer successful graduates up to seven credits applied to a degree in culinary studies. This program is also offered at Carolyn’s House in Niagara Falls. Graduates of these programs have the opportunities to work within the YWCA social enterprises – The Catering Crew, Niagara Falls Airport Café and the Cornerstone Ice Arena in Lockport.
The YWCA of Niagara in partnership with Orleans Niagara BOCES will be having a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House of the YWCA Community Culinary Training Center on from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20 at the YWCA of Niagara, 32 Cottage St. in Lockport. The public is invited and refreshments will be served. The YWCA of Niagara Culinary Training Center seeks to target poverty reduction by providing marginalized individuals with academic and employment programs to improve economic selfsufficiency. This centrally located program is offered free of charge to income eligible community members, and students of the BOCES Literacy program. The partnership is unique in that it utilizes academic proficiency and culinary training with sheltered employment opportunities to support living wage employment and personal advancement. The culinary curriculum introduces food and safety basics and a variety of cooking techniques with practical application; whereby students earn increased responsibilities in the YWCA Culinary enterprises. The
Elks announce student scholarship The Elks National Foundation awards over 3 million dollars each year in college scholarships. Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks. The Most Valuable Student Scholarship is available to high school seniors who are United States citizens. Males and females compete separately and are judged on scholarship, leadership and financial need. Completed applications must be turned into the applicant’s nearest Elks Lodge no later than Dec. 5.
The 500 national winners will be announced in late April 2015, after the top 20 finalists participate in the Leadership Weekend. Additionally, scholarships are also awarded at the state and local lodge levels. Applications for the 2015 contest are available on the Elks National Foundation’s website. For complete Most Valuable Student Scholarship contest details including the application, and to learn more about how the Elks are investing in your community, visit www. elks.org/enf/scholars.
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Joe Whalen hopes to raise more awareness for domestic violence in the Lockport area.
Whalen hopes sketch inspires women to seek help Whalen • from page 1 happens so often yet it is never sensationalized.” In creating the piece Whalen wanted to be not so much artistic, but rather noticeable. He wanted to create a powerful piece that captured the violence of it all and would jump out at the viewer and spring them into action. “Domestic violence continues, and that’s what burns me up,” Whalen said. “I hope [the sketch] will bring people to think twice especially men but my hope is also to allow woman to find resources that are available.” In addition to having the sketch made into posters that will include the YWCA domestic violence hotline number, it is also being arranged to be put on billboards in the Niagara community in order to widen the awareness of the issue and the resources readily available. “It’s a bit overwhelm-
ing,” Taylor said. “To have this prominent artist take on this issue and then donate his work to us. It’s tremendous.” Domestic violence has become a huge issue in the United States and does not discriminate. Statistics show that women ages 20 to 24 are at greatest risk of becoming victims of domestic violence and that one in four of those women will experience domestic violence during her lifetime. More than 60 percent of domestic violence incidents happen at home and women tend to experience more than four million physical assaults and rapes because of their partners. The YWCA is the largest provider of abused women’s shelters and domestic violence services in the country serving over 500,000 women and children annually. They provide services
and programs to address violence against woman and children ranging from emergency shelters, support groups and crisis hotlines. The YWCA and Whalen’s hope is to be able to raise the awareness of domestic violence and provide and encourage woman who are being abused and/ or people who know of someone being harmed to speak up and get help. The YWCA of Niagara’s comprehensive program for domestic violence has a hotline for victims that is run 24/7 and can be reached at 433-6716. For more information about the YWCA of Niagara you can visit their website at www.ywcaniagara. org. For businesses interested in hanging up a domestic violence awareness poster you can contact Mary Brennan Taylor at 433-6714.
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Niagara Hospice volunteer Roland Rosati of Lewiston stops to pose with the performers of “Viva Las Vegas” at the Riviera Theatre in North Tonawanda during a recent Niagara Hospice Volunteer Appreciation event. Niagara Hospice recently pulled out the red carpet for a Viva Las Vegas celebration of the organization’s greatest resource - volunteers. Volunteer coordinator Mandy Raff said, “The dedicated volunteers of Niagara Hospice give their time, talents and skills to help our patients and families as they deal with serious illness. Whether it’s visiting patients in their home or in one of our contracted facilities, providing a respite for caregivers, helping in the office, or at special events, each volunteer makes a huge difference.” This year, the annual Niagara Hospice Volunteer Appreciation included a Viva Las Vegas show at the Riviera Theatre in North Tonawanda followed by dinner and drinks at Crazy Jake’s Restaurant and a performance by Velvet Elvis, a local Elvis impersonator. Following the celebration, awards were presented to volunteers who reflect the mission and philosophy of Niagara Hospice in their role as Hospice Volunteer. “Our Niagara Hospice volunteers are special people, each dedicated to their ser-
vice to others. This is truly a celebration of them,” said volunteer coordinator Andrea Haseley. The Patricia L. Evans Founders Award was presented to Rita Beitz of Lockport; the Niagara Hospice Directors Award was given to Shirley Wagner of Lockport; and Gene Brayley of Lockport received the Ernie Leder Memorial Speaker’s Bureau Award. Long-time Camp Hope volunteers and organizers were also recognized for their dedication and service. Camp Hope is a free bereavement camp for children age 7-13 presented each year by Niagara Hospice. Honored recipients were Joanne RuppelFrawley, Matt Renzi and Dr. Sam Pappalardo. Other honorees for their outstanding work with residents receiving hospice services at skilled nursing facilities are Mary Beth Beane of Newfane for her work at Rebekah’s Pathway located at Odd Fellow & Rebekah Rehabilitation and Health Care Center; Pat Longstreet of Barker for her work at Niagara Hospice House; Janet Ryan of North Tonawanda
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