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Want your voice to be heard? Dear Cheektowaga and surrounding community residents: Is there an issue in the community you think others should know about? Do you have something important to say, but don’t know how to get your voice heard? Well, welcome to the Cheektowaga Courier “Opinions and Editorial” page. The opinion and editorial page is designed to have community members write in and voice their concerns and/or opinions. If there is something happening locally you think should be addressed, please let me know. If you want to recognize someone for doing a good deed, please let me know. Any topic that you feel is important, I would like to hear about it. All that I ask is that the letter be well written and that you include

your name and address in the 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 Please refrain from using any profanity or name calling as that will not be published in the paper.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. Please try to make letters less than 400 words. 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

Resident has high praise for Cheektowaga’s branch of Elderwood Dear Editor, Most of us dread illness and the end of our lives when we may need to turn to assisted living, rehabilitation, or skilled nursing homes, but the reality can better than expected. On Oct. 9, 2014, I entered the Cheektowaga branch of Elderwood on Bennett Road. I chose the facility for rehabilitation from a knee replacement because my mother-in-law, Eugenia Napierala, had finished her 100-year life span there

in 2001. In her five years there, we found much to approve. Thirteen years later, I shared her good experience. The grounds are well kept and attractive. The indoor air was fresh and clean smelling. My room was quickly cleaned every day, and friendly aides gave me appropriate assistance 24 hours a day. Nursing services were efficient and fair. The most necessary component of my stay - the physical therapy – was simply the best. Therapists guided my exercises

in every useful way and prepared me for my return home. I was either laughing at the good humor lavished on all the different people or moved to tears at the sensitivity and kindness I witnessed. I met interesting people in the dining room, enjoyed the variety of food choices, and observed individual kindnesses given to the residents with every stage of need for patience and assistance. Visitors felt welcomed. Entertainment was of-

fered daily. The business staff was competent, and building maintenance was done quickly. I witnessed a memorial service honoring those who had passed away in the past month attended by residents, family members and staff. It was very moving to see the respect and humility of so many that were acknowledging the loss of the people whose lives they assisted and then commemorated. If this facility I experienced is a representative sample, it seems that this

particular corporation is able to operate with excellence and respect for both residents and employees. It performs beyond standards expected of facilities by all who fear illness and old age. I admit that my visit was brief and soon I was going home. Being a permanent resident might be less hopeful, but I hope for my relatives and myself that we could expect to finish our lives within such a community. I dread more being alone in a place I could not maintain, without caring

companions, and with food spoiling in the refrigerator, as happened to some of the people whose demise I witnessed until they were forced into nursing homes in their last extremity. In my mind, Elderwood occupies a warm and glowing place in Cheektowaga. Sincerely,


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For Villa Maria College alumna Valerie Kasinski, photography isn’t just a profession - it’s the journey of a lifetime. “After my father’s passing in the summer of 2011, I took a step off the path I was on,” she said. “I didn’t feel connected to my current journey anymore, which led to the quick decision of switching my major to photography. Going through the hardest time in my life when my dad passed, I found myself again in photography.” For Kasinski, there was something otherworldly about being able to create images and designs of her own choosing. She began by immersing herself in nature photography, taking solace in the peace, tranquility, and simplicity that she found when she was alone with the world. When she decided to join Flickr, she didn’t know that she was continuing on her

journey. “I have never known such a supportive group of people that were always there when anyone needed advice,” she said. It was those friends that would ultimately be featured in her exhibition at the CEPA gallery. “Together We Are” is a collection of photographs featuring the friends that Kasinski has made long her journey, portraits of people juxtaposed with other photos, taken of scenery they came across in their travels together. The show will be on display on the first floor of the gallery until Saturday, Feb. 28. At the same time Kasinski was forming friendships with a group of her contemporary photographers, she became fascinated by the way they each related to their own environments and the landscapes into which they were born. Originally, the group met in California for a gathering, and since then, she’s been traveling through California, Oregon, Washington, New Hampshire, New

York City and Vancouver, not only meeting her friends – and idols – in person, but documenting them against a backdrop of their natural landscapes. “My travels, combined with this series, have definitely allowed me to take a step back and really look at these

individuals, my friends,” she said. “Having friends that are scattered all over the world is such a strange but incredible feeling. With the series, for the first time I began to notice little characteristics of each individual that connected them to their state of origin. The show is just a small part of Kasinski’s impressive

body of work. Her friends in large part have been responsible for her continuing on her journey as a photographer, recognizing her dream and starting her own business – Valerie Kasinski Photography. Specializing in portraiture, engagement and wedding photography, it’s truly all kinds of the art that had

captured her imagination. Starting in self-portraiture, where, with the help of a tripod and a remote for her camera, she was able to explore the idea of photographs not only setting a stage but telling an entire story, Kasinski has been fortunate enough to not only be able to branch out on her journey, but to meet some truly amazing people along the way. Looking over the body of work that is being presented to the public at her show, she’s hoping that she’ll be helping people to see the world as she does. “I want people to know that if you find your path crumbling, take a step off and decide if you want to continue on that path or pave a new journey,” Kasinski said. “It’s up to you to plant the tree you want to climb in life, but it’s also important to remember that everyone grows at your own rate.... and that’s completely okay.” The CEPA Gallery is located at 617 Main St. in Buffalo. For more information on Kasinski and her work, visit valeriekasinski.com.

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Originally, it was only during the month of January that blood donors were going to be given an extra something special for donating not only their blood but their time to the Red Cross. But because of extenuating circumstances that have increased the Red Cross’s need for donors even more, their partner has agreed to extend their rewards program. For the first time in their 8-year partnership, Dunkin’ Donuts is extending their offer of a $5 gift card given to each person who donates blood. The offer is now good until Feb. 15. The cards, which feature a Red Cross logo, are reloadable and can be used toward the purchase of any item at participating Dunkin’ Donuts locations. The November storm set the tone for a difficult winter for the Red Cross. Not only were 100 blood drives canceled, but now, an extended flu season has significantly decreased the number of people who are able to give blood. One of the requirements for donating blood is that

the donor must be in general, overall good health and not feeling sick. This means that you’re capable of performing all normal, everyday activities without feeling sick, and the Red Cross always asks that people who are ill – or think they might be coming down with something – call to reschedule their appointment. In the wake of canceled drives made necessary by ongoing weather conditions and the high amount of donor cancellations, the Red Cross is thousands of donations behind what’s needed to keep up with the demand from area hospitals and medical centers. All blood types are needed; whole blood donations can be made every 56 days, and they’re also in desperate need of platelets – a separate process that can be done every seven days, with a maximum of 24 times a year. Regardless of weather conditions or of flu season, the demand for blood donations never stops. Tragedy, accidents, illness, surgery, chronic disease... they’re all reasons that someone might need a blood transfusion, and sadly, it’s not unheard of for life-saving operations to

be postponed because of a lack of donors. A year ago, a 9-year-old girl’s heart surgery was postponed because there weren’t enough type O negative donors; fortunately, people stepped forward, and in February, she’ll be celebrating her 10th birthday. Buffalo’s own Sergeant Adam Carabello, an Iraq war veteran, recounts numerous stories of seeing military personnel forced to go without procedures because of a lack of blood. Carabello himself suffered from a rare disease that impacts the lining of the stomach. Requiring numerous blood transfusions surrounding a six-hour surgery, he knows how important it is to make sure people donate – doing so means saving lives in our own community. “If it weren’t for the blood transfusions, I may not have been here today,� he said. “My son would not have a father, and my wife a husband.� There are numerous blood drives scheduled throughout the area, including one at the Faith Lutheran Church, located at 1230 Bowen Rd. For a complete listing, visit redcrossblood.org.

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ously served as pastor of Immaculate Conception parish in East Aurora for 23 years, retiring in 2005. Growing up in Holy Family parish in South Buffalo, O’Neill attended Bishop Timon High School before entering the seminary in Erie, Pa. He was ordained in 1961. The Outstanding Achievement Award was presented to O’Neill by Bishop Richard Malone of the Diocese of Buffalo. A retirement Mass honoring

O’Neill is currently being planned and will take place at Queen of Martyr’s Church in Cheektowaga in June. Located at 170 Rosewood Terr., Mary Queen of Angels School provides a quality education for students in Pre-K, UPK, Kindergarten and Grades 1 through 8 and will hold an open house from 9 to 11 a.m. and 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 3. For more information, please visit www.mqangels.com.

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It’s been a while since the last public performance of the Cheektowaga Symphony Orchestra, and they’re promising to make it worth the wait. At 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, they will be presenting A German-Austrian Affair at Our Lady Help of Christians Church, located at the corner of Union and Genesee. The concert is open to all and, as always, will be presented free of charge. The performance will include Symphony No. 2 by Robert Schumann, Franz Schubert’s Rosamunde Overture, Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, and Richard Strauss’s Serenade for Winds. Conductor John Landis, a well-known face and name throughout the Western New York music scene, selected the pieces in order to present an incredibly well-rounded selection of music for concert-goers to enjoy. Having incredible faith in his orchestra’s

capabilities, he didn’t shy away from some pretty difficult pieces. “When choosing this particular program, he felt that playing Schumann’s second symphony would be a challenge for us, but quite rewarding, as it’s a wonderful example of music from the Romantic Period,” said principal oboist and general manager Brenda Small. “He also felt this would be the perfect opportunity to showcase our outstanding group of wind players with the Strauss Serenade, as well as give our very talented string section a chance to shine on the crowd-pleasing Eine Kleine Nachtmusik.” With such a wide range of pieces to choose from, there’s a lot that goes into the selections of pieces for any concert. With this, the goal was not only to showcase the skills of the different sections of the orchestra, but also to choose pieces that were representative of different areas of music with ties to the everpopular German-Austrian music scene. The members of the or-

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A whole lot of superstar players have played a large role in the rejuvenation of the Cleveland Hill High School boys basketball program, which went from doormat to dominator in a short period of time. It’s a little bit different this season for the Eagles. Sure, the success has remained in place as always, but the standout go-to guy might be hard to detect. The Eagles have applied the different hero every night plan and that’s working just fine. “That’s the strength of our team,” Cleveland Hill coach Jason Przybysz said after a January victory over rival John F. kennedy. “We’re the type of team that when we get everyone involved a little bit and finding whoever’s hot for that moment, we’ve been able to find some success.” Make no mistake: the Eagles still have plenty of star power. Seniors Jermaine Hairston (11.3 points per game, 8.1 rebounds a night, team-best eight total blocks) and Anthony Sullivan (12.5 points and five rebounds per contest as well as a team-best 42 steals) have excelled in a leading role for Cleve Hill. But there are many others. In fact, six Eagles are averaging at least seven points per game and Cleveland Hill has received strong contributions from up and

down the roster. “We just have an allaround good team and I’m thankful for that,” sharpshooting senior guard Zach Lewandowski said. “We’ve just able to get the ball around and then get back on D and cause turnovers.

Everyone on the team is contributing and that’s great to see.” Junior Daytwon Burney is averaging nine points per game and ranks second to Hairston in rebounding. Junior guard Rodney White is averaging 8.7

points per game and ranks third in assists and steals. Ramah Lassiter is scoring 7.6 points per game, while Lewandowski is at seven points per game and ranks second in assists. That’s led to yet another big season for the Golden

Eagles, who entered the home stretch in line for a fourth straight ECIC IV championship and another trip to Buffalo State College, as well. Cleveland Hill ended the month of January with a 12-3 mark and a winner in 11 of its

last 12 games — the lone setback a hard-fought loss to Monsignor Martin Athletic Association power St. Mary’s of Lancaster. “We’re trying to keep this going, get some bigs and then win in sectionals,” Lewandowski said.


Local sports any match; it makes a big difference.” The “A” team features some of the veteran leadership that Cheektowaga has relied on all season long, while the “B” team is led by a group that includes no seniors or juniors, but one that has shown it can stand tall against any team in the league. The depth is showing,” Kaplan said. “Our B team has been very strong, probably better than most B teams, and that makes a difference.” The Warriors have just two seniors, but both have been around for a while and the leadership of Megan Dulniak and Shelby Kirst has been instrumental to the young team.

Dulniak is the top bowler in the league with a 198 average and has her eyes on big things this season. “She’s the top bowler in our league,” Kaplan said. “It’s her senior year and she wants to be on that bus going to states. We’ll see what happens, but we have high hopes for her.” Freshman Emily Crone is in her third varsity season “and she’s really coming into her own,” Kaplan said. Seventh-grader Emma Rome also excelled in her first season for the Warriors. Junior Paige Casillo has also been bowling strong, while sophomore Gillian Chorazak and freshman Krista Hoctor have also been “B” team standouts

for Cheektowaga. This season, the Warriors have continued last year’s success against Maryvale and ended years of frustration against the rival Flyers. “It’s not a rivalry when one team wins all the time like they have against us,” Kaplan said, “so it’s nice to be on the flip side. Some of my young kids, don’t know what it’s like to lose to Maryvale.” For Cheektowaga’s boys team, seniors Greg Pittman, Kurt Thurnherr and Robert Wilson have led the way in their sixth varsity season. Senior Matt Makowski, juniors Trevor Dentice and Tyler Krakowiak and sophomore Zach Bollman have also stepped up for Cheektowaga.

last Friday night for a 10 p.m. game between UB and COLUMNIST division-leading Kent State, a contest which was carried Part of me wants to cringe nationally on ESPN-U. The students turned out in every time I hear about a force, complete with largecollegiate sporting event behead representations of a ing played “under the bright lights” of a national television disparate cast of characters including Bills coach Rex broadcast. Realistically, the lights Ryan, “Home Alone” star aren’t any brighter in an arena Macaulay Culkin, and Abraor stadium when ESPN is ham Lincoln. Reports stated in town (except for that one that students were still flowtime about seven or eight ing in midway through the years ago when UB had to first half, a vast improvement bring in auxiliary lights for a over last fall’s UB-Baylor national football telecast – but football game (incidentally also a national broadcast), I digress). Don’t say anything about when students raced for the the “bright lights myth” to exits by halftime. And then there was the the 5,797 who turned out “mop guy” who got caught

wiping the floor as a turnover created a fast break towards his end; his mad scramble turned him into a locally trending topic on social media repositories Twitter and Vine. The sideshow was merely window dressing, though: the Bulls drew upon the energy at Alumni Arena and dominated in an 80-55 trouncing. The whole night had a magical feeling to it, as if coach Bobby Hurley’s squad treated the contest as a coming-out party. “It was a great game to be part of,” Hurley said in his post-game comments. “The energy of the crowd and the atmosphere and the way we played defensively was great.” In addition, in a season

which has seen various players take up the leadership torch, another star emerged Friday night in senior forward Xavier Ford. The 6-7 forward, the team’s only four-year member and a front-runner for Sixth Man honors, netted a career-high 25 points in his second start of the season. Toss in his 16-point performance in his first start against Western Michigan three days prior, and it’s easy to see why Ford was named MAC East Division player of the week. But it’s really been a steady, balanced show in Amherst all season: the Bulls are still undefeated (8-0) at home this season and have played a pair of highly competitive road

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Up and down the lineup, the Cheektowaga Central girls bowling team has seen solid performances all season long. Cheektowaga has standouts on its “A” and “B” teams and both have been instrumental in the Warriors’ success this season. “It’s good to see to see that depth coming through,” Cheektowaga co-coach Dan Kaplan said. “We’re very fortunate. That puts us in

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games against highly-ranked opponents, even holding halftime leads against Kentucky and Wisconsin. On the way, the Bulls have compiled a 14-6 overall record and are 5-3 in the Mid-American Conference; surely they’ve turning many heads after the MAC coaches’ pre-season poll placed them to finish fourth in their six-team division. At this point, a division title isn’t out of the question: the Bulls went into this past Wednesday’s road tilt against Ball State tied for 3rd in the MAC East Division, just one game behind Kent State and Akron. UB still has a road rematch with Kent State remaining (on Feb. 28) and

two games against Akron (on the road this Saturday and at home on Feb. 24). In addition, UB has yet to play Bowling Green, with whom they’re tied; the teams will play on the rural Ohio campus on Feb. 21 and again to close out regular season play on Mar. 6. In less than two seasons, Hurley has already logged an impressive 33-16 record and owns the best winning percentage ever by a UB hoops coach. He appears to be getting the Bulls on track for some remarkable success, along with any “bright lights” that may shine on them along the way.


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writing, practice and instruction in interviewing skills, and help navigating job search resources. Instructors will also be giving students assistance in exploring career opportunities, opening doors that they may not have even known were out there. Classes also focus on giving background on the rights of employers and employees and other basic job readiness skills. Before that, though, they’re also helping establish the firm ground-work that’s needed to embark on a successful career. From reading and math skills instruction to offering oneon-one tutoring sessions, assistance in applying for the high school equivalency and giving practice tests geared toward showing students where their strengths are and where they need a little more work, the Tomorrow’s Youth Today program is changing lives. According to Catholic Charities, their program has been met with some outstanding success, see-

ing students thrive and grow within the program – and continue to do so once graduation. In 2013, 80 area students earned their High School Equivalency with help from the program, and 90 were placed in jobs. All instructors working in the program are licensed and certified New York State public school teachers, and all are familiar with a wide range of challenges facing students today. Once, it was enough to just have a high school diploma – now, though, Catholic Charities is going the extra mile and helping students plan their secondary education, explore career options, and not only set goals, but form an overall plan for getting exactly where they want to be. In some cases, the program can also help with setting students up in paid work experiences to get some valuable on-the-job training. To find out more about the program including how to enroll, call 893-3500 or visit ccwny.org.

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iPad Basics for adults will be held at the Julia B. Reinstein Library from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7. Learn about parts, touchscreen, Apps and more. Registration is required and began on Jan. 16. Call 668-4991 or stop by the library to register. Cheektowaga Y.E.S. Valentine’s Day Craft session for ages 3 to 5 will be held at the Julia B. Reinstein Library at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 11. Registration is required and began on Jan. 21. Space is limited. Call 668-4991 or stop by the library to register. Lego Explorer’s Club with Miss Amy will be held at the Julia B. Reinstein Library at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 19. The program is for kids ages 6 to 12 who like to explore or build. Registration begins Jan. 29. Call 6684991 or stop by the library to register. Spaghetti Dinner St. Philip of the Apostle Parish will be hosting a spaghetti dinner Feb. 21 at 950 Losson Rd. in Cheektowaga from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come out and enjoy a delicious spaghetti and meatball dinner complete with salad, Italian bread, dessert, and a beverage. A basket raffle and 50/50 raffle will be held as well. Presale tickets are $8.50 or $29 for a family of 4. Single tickets will be available at the door for $9.50. For information call 668-8370 x211. Winter Dance Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish Council will be hosting their Winter Dance Sat. Feb. 21 from 8 p.m. to midnight, with doors opening at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person including admission, beverages, and snacks. For ticket and table reservations call Wayne 677-2563 or Sharon 481-1660. About Boating Safely (ABS) Course U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 33 presents its first safe boating class for this year Sat.

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