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Schwandt appointed as Alderman At Large, city expected to host first Green Beer Sunday in NT By Kori Sciandra
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After a lengthy period of time, during which the North Tonawanda Common Council has been on a roller coaster ride while
trying to fill vacant council seats - they may have finally reached the end of the ride. After Tuesday’s Workshop meeting, members of the council interviewed four candidates for the vacant Alderman At Large posi-
tion. Candidates included Catherine Schwandt, former North Tonawanda alderman; Mark Lemke, former North Tonawanda police officer; Patrick Deering, a local business owner; and
Kevin LoCicero, who currently serves as a member of the school board. The council announced Wednesday, there newly appointed council member will be Catherine Schwandt. She will serve as Alder-
Jastrzemski to run for Niagara County Clerk Citing his record of cutting government spending while still providing superior services, Town of Wilson Supervisor Joe Jastrzemski announced his candidacy for Niagara County Clerk. Jastrzemski, who is beginning his 10th year as Supervisor of the Town of Wilson, has spent the past 18 years as the Project Coordinator of the Niagara County Sheriff’s Work Program. Jastrzemski is also active in the community serving as a member of the Niagara County IDA and previously served as members of the UAW Community Action Committee, United Way Labor Advisory Committee, Niagara County Parks Committee and past President of the Lions Club of Wilson. Jastrzemski’s record as Wilson Town Supervisor is heralded throughout New York state. By implementing sound budgeting practices and streamlining town government, Jastrzemski has reduced town taxes almost 10 percent while maintaining the high level of services town residents have grown to expect. Among his accomplishments as Supervisor are a dredging of the Wilson Harbor, a rebuild of the Wilson Boat Launch, reduction in Town Highway personnel and entering into a shared services agreement with the City
of Niagara Falls that saves Wilson taxpayers more than $71,000 per year. “In Wilson, we have led the way in Niagara County by showing that you can do more with less,” said Supervisor Jastrzemski. “That’s the kind of leadership we have received from our current county Clerk Wayne Jagow and if elected, I’ll use my experience in Wilson and the Sheriff’s office to look for ways to make the Clerk’s office more efficient.” As Clerk, Jastrzemski said his top priorities would be looking for more ways to improve wait times at all the local DMV locations, pushing for greater internet based services for residents and working with local state representatives to fix the outdated cash grab from Albany that sees the state take almost 90 percent of the fees paid by local divers, when work is done by local DVM employees. “In recent years a huge push has taken place encouraging residents to do business locally to keep those dollars in the community. In these instances, the work is done by local employees yet the state still demands almost 90 percent of the revenue be sent to Albany. I will be asking our local representatives to reexamine this formula to make it more equitable for local government,” said Jastrzemski.
man At Large, filling the vacant seat that was formerly occupied by Art Pappas, Bob Clark and Nancy Donovan within the past two years. “She interviewed well. Cathy brought the most ex-
perience as far as being on the council before,” said Third Ward Alderman Eric Zadzilka. See “Green” continued on Page 2
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Town of Wilson Supervisor Joe Jastrzemski. Photo submitted. Earlier this week, current County Clerk Wayne Jagow announced to his staff he would retire from office at the end of his term. Clerk Jagow had served county residents for the last 20 years and Jastrzemski thanked the Clerk for his impressive record. “Like many people in our area, I’m lucky to count
Wayne Jagow as a friend. Wayne has done an amazing job for Niagara County and it is a huge loss for him to retire. If elected as his successor, I will have huge shoes to fill,” concluded Jastrzemski. Jastrzemski lives in the Town of Wilson with his wife Kathryn Trusso Jastrzemski.
During its budget advisory team meeting on Tuesday, members of the Tonawanda School District’s Board of Education and administrators continued to discuss the prospective budget for the 2015-16 school year, moving on to focus on building costs, curriculum and instruction and debt services as the district prepares a tentative budget for next year. Overall, most of the budgets will go down due to projected decreasing student enrollment in the district. However, some costs, particularly related to supplies, will go up, since the district would like to buy more Acer Chromebook lap tops, in response to many positive parent, community and teacher responses to having the computers made available for middle school students this year. The district also plans to put more money into programs, staff development and other supplies for its STEAM initiative. The budget for Riverview Elementary, as presented by Interim Principal Larry Badgley, has been reduced by $3,044 for the 2015-16 year. The amount allocated for office supplies is $500, which he referred to as a “fairly low amount” for a school with 20 staff members and 257 students. Next year, there will be a net projected decrease of 13 students, which allows a reduction to be made, as each student costs the district a “basic rate” of $100 for student instruction. The total instruction cuts were $1,195. “We’re doing well in that code, so reducing it next year should not be a big area of need,” Badgley said. “The book code is an untouchable, because it’s based on a formula. Books are allocated $6.25 per pupil, and the projection is 257 children.” At Mullen Elementary, Principal Bradly Halgash said there is also a “slight reduction,” with no reduction made to the school’s office supply budget. Cuts are being made to “school improvement” and “instruction-contractual” components, and costs for the library supplies will go down because of a similar projected decrease in enrollment, Halgash said.
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Each year members of the PTA at Drake School, in North Tonawanda, work toward achieving their fundraising goals in order to help the students. Whether this means helping with the purchase of school supplies or fixing a broken pipe, like they have done in the past, all proceeds raised help better the experience of the students. This year, fundraising efforts are being put forth by a new group that has formed called Friends of Drake School. “We are raising funds to get a new playground for the school. The one the school has is from the 1990s and is beginning to show it’s age to put it nicely,” said Karen Skoney, a member of Friends of Drake School. “Our goal is not only a new playground but a handicap accessible playgrounds, which is more costly. So far we have received donations from Ted’s Hot Dogs, Holiday Inn, Rainbow Rink, Matt’s Music, The Melting Pot, Mighty Taco, Disney World, Buffalo Bandits, Buffalo Sabres, Buffalo Bills, UB Bulls Basketball and more are coming every day.” The Friends of Drake School are looking to the community for support and help raising funds to build the new playground. “Right now the only purpose of Friends of Drake
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School is to raise funds for the playground. Once the new playground is in, we will begin looking at other needs of the school and working on raising funds to assist with those needs. The playground is used constantly by our teachers and I have personally seen parents with smaller children using it as well. So for the sake of our students and the community in general, we really want to see this happen. We have started to look into replacing it and have found that it can cost $50,000 for the playground alone and then we need to have it installed. Needless to say, this is a huge goal
but one the students and community need to have happen,” said Skoney. The PTA will host a Theme Tray Raffle Friday, Feb. 6 with doors opening at 6 p.m., at 380 Drake Drive, North Tonawanda. “I would really just like to invite the community to come to the raffle to help support us,” said Skoney. Drawings will begin at 8 p.m.. Tickets for the event are being sold pre-sale for $4 per sheet, $5 per sheet at the door. A sheet consists of 25 tickets, plus a door prize ticket. This price is for baskets only. Special tables featuring high value items will be
Snowflake Ball in NT will carry on By Joanne DalPorto NT SUN CORRESPONDENT
Clear your calendar from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21. The annual Mayor’s Snowflake Ball will be held at Knights of Columbus, 755 Erie Ave., North Tonawanda. The event features music, cocktails, and hors douvres, while all proceeds go directly to Niagara Community Action Program, Inc. This is the fifth year the Snowflake Ball will be held. It started during the Former North Tonawanda Mayor Robert Ortt’s administration under the guidance of his wife, Meghan Ortt. As newly appointed Mayor Art Pappas takes the helm, his wife Linda Pappas is chairing the event. “I believe it is a nice event that really does help these agencies,” Linda said. “We really need community support this year with the shorter time
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safety start-up items, nutrition outreach, education and advocacy, on-the-job training, fair housing, back rent/mortgage/utility payments, landlord/tenant resolution and asset management. They can be reached by telephone at their North Tonawanda neighborhood center at 694-9727 or found on the web at niagaracap.org. Past charities that have benefited from the ball are Greater Niagara Frontier Council Boy Scouts of America, YWCA of the Tonawandas, Salvation Army, and Twin Cities Community Outreach (TCCO.) For more information about this year’s Snowflake Ball, call the mayor’s office at 695-8540. To purchase tickets or make a donation, checks can be made out to “Niagara Community Action Program, Inc.” and sent to: Snowflake Ball, P.O. Box 24, North Tonawanda, NY 14120.
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Public Library Children’s Events *Lego Club, 10:3011:30 am, Saturday, Jan. 31, Adult Events Knitting Club, temporary location for the following four meetings at 10:30 am Friday, Jan. 16, 23 and 30, at Coffee Culture on Sheridan and Parker (will resume the library location in February) Computer Classes *Kindle Fire Basics (learn about the parts of the Kindle Fire, understand how to use the touch screen and keyboard, learn how to download and use common Apps), 5:30pm7:30 pm Thursday, Jan. 29, Special Events Three days of adult books ($1), children’s books (25 cents) for sale Book Sale, 9:30 am5pm Thursday, Jan. 22 Bag Sale, 9:30 am-3 pm Friday, Jan. 23 ($5/ bag of books) Bag Sale, 9:30 am1:30 pm, Saturday, Jan. 24 ($4/bag of books) * Indicates registration is required. Please call the City of Tonawanda Public Library at 693.5043 to register. All events are free and open to the public. AARP North Tonawanda AARP Chapter 3526 will meet at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, at Sikora Post, 950 Payne Ave., North Tonawanda. The board of directors will meet at 12:30 p.m. Members with the last names starting with W, X, Y, Z, A, and B are asked to bring a dessert for our coffee break. We will have Niagara County Sheriff Jim Voutour speak. Seniors 50 and over are invited. Come join us and bring a friend. Actor’s Workshop at Ghostlight Theatre A 10-week Actor’s Workshop will be sponsored by the Ghostlight Drama Club starting Jan. 21. The workshop will be conducted at the Ghostlight Theatre,
170 Schenck St., North Tonawanda. Adults will meet 10 consecutive Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 pm, starting Jan. 21. Children, ages 7-13 and Teens ages 14-18 will meet 10 consecutive Saturday mornings from 9-11 am starting Jan. 24. The Actor’s Workshop uses games, improvisation, monologues, scene work and exercises to enhance performing art skills. Because the workshop is designed for individual progress, people of all skill levels are encouraged to enroll. The cost of the 10 week workshop is $200. For more information go online: www.starrynighttheatre.com or call the Theatre at 7431614. Spaghetti Dinner The Peter Tycz Scholarship Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan, 22 at the American Legion Post 264, 60 Main St., Tonawanda. Tickets for the event are $7, all you can eat. Desserts, $1.50. The dinner will be held in the downstairs dining area. In place of the Chinese Auction, a 40” Flat Screen TV will be raffled as well as other prizes - 50/50 drawing. Spaghetti Dinner & Theme Tray Raffle Come and enjoy a delicious Spaghetti Dinner and Theme Tray Raffle from 3 - 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7 at St. Francis of Assisi School, 70 Adam St., Tonawanda. Dinner costs $7 for adults and $4 for children ages 4-10. Children 3 and under are free. Check out our wide variety of theme baskets, including wonderful baskets from area businesses. They will interest both adults and children. For more information, call St. Francis Rectory at 693-1150. History Museum The North Tonawanda History Museum will hold its Winter Used Book Sale from 9
a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7. Come stock up on reading material to last until spring. There are more than 70,000 used books to choose from at every sale, with History Museum volunteers restocking throughout the day as customers empty the shelves. Paperbacks are 50 cents each or 3 for $1; hard covers are $2 each of 3 for $2. A paper grocery bag can be purchased at the sale for $5 and you are able to fill it with as many books as will fit in the bag. Many customers purchase multiple bags each sale. You may drop off your no longer needed used books at the History Museum during regular Museum hours, Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All donations are appreciated, but no encyclopedias, Readers Digest Condensed books or magazines are accepted. The History Museum has been presenting used book sales since 2006. There are no presale previews and it is preferred that book dealers not attend the sales out of respect for our regular customers, most of whom recycle their purchases from us by bringing them back after they have read them. Tops Market in North Tonawanda and the North Tonawanda Sun are sponsors of the sale. January Neighborhood Watch Meeting Schedule West - consisting of the former BelmontLindbergh, SheridanParkside and Old Town will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20 at Hoover Elementary School, Tonawanda, Community Room, use door No. 8 (enter off Sheridan Drive; Elementary School is to the left as you come in) Seniors - 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 30 at Senior Center, 291 Ensminger
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Road, Tonawanda. Presbyterian Women Winter Gathering Even in the cold of winter, Presbyterian Women from churches all over Western New York will get together to nurture their Faith, share their Mission stories, and worship together. From 10:30 A.M. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31 at Deerhurst Presbyterian Church (257 Deerhurst Park Blvd. in Tonawanda) we will explore our theme, “Connect Four: Community, Church, Life, and Relationships” with Rev. Geri Lyon. Our Worship leader will be the Rev. Amy Jelensperger. The fee for registration is $5, which includes lunch. Women are asked to bring in children’s activity books to be taken to the Wende Correctional Visitors Center. All are welcome. Contact Gladys Gifford (836-2825) for information and reservations. The Herschell Carousel Factory Museum will be closed for the season from now 2 through April 2 (open for group tours). Spring hours (April 3 to June 14) noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday, closed MondayTuesday. Summer hours (July 15 to Sept. 3) 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. MondaySaturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. Fall hours (Sept. 4 to Dec. 30) noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday, closed M o n d a y - Tu e s d a y. Closed Easter, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Hall Walking Program will be offered from 4-9 p.m. MondayFriday at North Tonawanda Middle School. Program Dates: now to Feb. 27 and March 2 to April 17. $10 per session. Register: North Tonawanda Recreation Office, 500 Wheatfield St., North Tonawanda. Info: 695-8520. Winter Used Book Sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 7 at the North Tonawanda History Museum. “Genesis – Selling England by the Pound Album” begins at 8 p.m. Sat., Feb. 21 at the Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda. Tickets are $39. Presented by Musical Box. Part of the Tribute to the Aud Concert Series. Info: 692-2413, www.RivieraTheatre. org or www.Facebook. com/RivieraTheatre. “Genesis – FoxTrot Album” begins at 7 p.m. Sun., Feb. 22 at
the Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda. Tickets are $39. Presented by Musical Box. Part of the Tribute to the Aud Concert Series. Info: 692-2413, www.RivieraTheatre. org or www.Facebook. com/RivieraTheatre. “The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience Presents Led Zeppelin Albums 1-4” at 8 p.m. Fri., March 6 at the Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda. Tickets are $30. Presented by Zoso. Part of the Tribute to the Aud Concert Series. Info: 692-2413, www.RivieraTheatre.org or www. Facebook.com/RivieraTheatre. “The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience Presents Led Zeppelin Albums 4-7” at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 7 at the Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda. Tickets are $30. Presented by Zoso. Part of the Tribute to the Aud Concert Series. Info: 692-2413, www. RivieraTheatre.org or www.Facebook.com/ RivieraTheatre. “A Salute to the Eagles” begins at 8 p.m. Fri., May 8 at the Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda. Tickets are $30. Presented by Hotel California. Part of the Tribute to the Aud Concert Series. Info: 692-2413, www.RivieraTheatre. org or www.Facebook. com/RivieraTheatre. Spring Used Book Sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 9 at the North Tonawanda History Museum. Bible Study will be held now through June 7 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 453 Old Falls Blvd., North Tonawanda. “Faith Lessons” offered from 9:20-10:20 a.m. Sundays in the Upper Fellowship Hall, 8-9 p.m. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 11 a.m. to noon Wednesdays. Enter through parking lot door for all classes. “The Story” meets from 9:20-10:30 a.m. each Sunday in the Upper Education Building. All residents of our community are invited to attend. Info: 692-3255. “The Marriage of Figaro” will be presented by Nickel City Opera Fri., June 26 to Sun., June 28 at the Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda. Sung in Italian with English supertitles. Includes a full set, costumes and a full orchestra and chorus. Summer Used Book
Sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 1 at the North Tonawanda History Museum. Fall Used Book Sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 3 at the North Tonawanda History Museum. Grocery Shopping Program The North Tonawanda Senior Center offers transportation for North Tonawanda senior residents for grocery shopping at Tops and Budweys every Wednesday. Cost: $2. Also offering ride to NT Wal-Mart ($2), Boulevard Mall ($4) and The Christmas Tree Store ($4) once a month. Register: 6958582. The Conrad F. Kania Marine Corps League is looking for a few good men and women to join our detachment. If you have honorably served in the U. S. Marine Corps and would like to learn more about us, come to one of our detachment meetings. We meet at 8 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at the Amvets Post, 600 Ward Rd., North Tonawanda. Info: Joan Schuster at 695-8480. Support the NonProfit Riviera Theatre Restoration and preservation of the Historic 1926 Riviera Theatre and Mighty WurliTzer Pipe Organ continues. Generous tax-deductible donations are needed. Visit: www. rivieratheatre.org/support-us to make a generous donation today, or make checks payable to: Rivera Theatre. North Tonawanda Citizens on Patrol meetings are held at 7 p.m. every second Thursday of the month at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 265 Falconer St., North Tonawanda. Help make our neighborhoods safer. Ideal Weight Shape up with the help of Ideal Weight class, conducted by weight-loss specialist Ida Shapiro, who has over 46 years of experience. Classes begin at 6:15 p.m. every Tuesday at Zion United Church of Christ, Koenig and Parker, Tonawanda; and at 6:15 p.m. every Thursday at St. Gregory the Great School, Maple Road, Williamsville. The classes offer help on achieving weightloss goals through personal touch, visualization, guest speakers and strong group support. First class free during the month of December. For further information, call 636-3698.
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Town approves purchase of new snowplow trucks By Kimberlee Sabshin NT SUN CORRESPONDENT
During its regular meeting on Monday, the Tonawanda Town Board voted to approve the purchase of two tandem-axle snowplow trucks, at a cost of $220,000, for the town’s highway department. The cost will come from the highway equipment’s capital reserve fund. According to Highway Superintendent William Swanson, the trucks are necessary because some of the current fleet of vehicles are “getting pretty old,” dating back to 1990. “We’ve gotten 25 years out of them,” Swanson said of the trucks. “They’re past due, but unfortunately, we’re having a hard time getting parts for them. Actually, we had to go to a scrap yard just to get some last week for one of them, so it’s time to replace a few of the vehicles.” Swanson also clarified the impact of a new state law, regarding the recycling of electronic equipment, on town residents. Effective Jan. 1, small to medium-sized electronic devices, including computers, televisions, DVD players and video game consoles, must be recycled. Swanson said since the devices cannot be put into a recycling tote, they should be left by the curb. “Right now, you still can put it out curbside,” Swanson said. “We’re negotiating
– actually, we should have a contract with Erie County to pick up our electronic recycling, but right now, we don’t, so we’re just storing it in our building at the time. It just can’t go into a landfill. The state requires that you not put it into a landfill, which our stuff hasn’t for years.” Although the town does not currently have a contract to remove the recycled electronics from the town, it is negotiating one, as other Erie County municipalities have already done. “I think the bids open in the next couple of days, and then we’ll know where we stand, and what avenue we’re going to use to get rid of the stuff,” added Swanson. Also on Monday, Councilman Daniel Crangle, who is also chairman of the Youth, Parks and Recreation Department, reminded residents that the town’s annual Winterfest, which began on Thursday, will be continuing through the weekend, concluding Monday, Jan. 19. On Saturday, a variety of events will be taking place at Lincoln Arena, including a men’s outdoor softball tournament at 10 a.m., Thunder Select hockey games versus Coronation from 9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. and free recreational skating in the arena from 2:15-4 p.m. A minimite hockey game will be held from 4:15-6:15 p.m., followed by recreational skating until 9 p.m.
Additionally, the heated DFK Pavilion will feature children’s activities at 1 p.m., Mr. No the Balloon Guy at 3:30 p.m. and magician Robert Allen at 4:30 p.m. Local singer and songwriter Kevin McCarthy will play an acoustic show inside the pavilion at 7 p.m. On Sunday, Jan. 18, there will be a co-ed softball tournament at noon, along with the annual charity Winterfest Classic hockey game, held between the Town of Tonawanda Police Department and the firefighters of the Ellwood Fire Company, at noon in Lincoln Arena. This year, it will benefit Amherst Police Officer Corey Brown, who was injured on the job last November. The yearly Kenmore East versus Kenmore West federation hockey game will take place 4-6 p.m., also in the arena. Winterfest concludes Monday, Jan. 19 with a studio-style “Family Feud” game at the Sheridan Parkside Community Center at 10 a.m., a free Town of Tonawanda Police Department skate at 2:45 p.m. at Lincoln Arena and a parent-child golf tournament at 5 p.m., held at the Paddock Chevrolet Golf Dome. Crangle said Monday the events will be suitable for the whole family. “There are a lot of activities for this weekend, if you’re in town and you want to stay close to home,” Crangle said. “I think we’re still going to have snow.”
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Maestro Dean Vallas from the North Tonawanda Choral Department is calling all of his former students to come participate in the 20th annual Cabaret. Vallas will be taking his students “back to the future” with this year’s anniversary performance. He already posted the idea on Facebook and received a great amount of support from alumni. Many from out of town even said they wanted to participate in some way if they could. “Many people have asked me to involve the alumni when they come back to help and I figured we did it at 10, we could do it again at 20,” said Vallas. The 10-year anniversary attracted many former students, and he believes even
more would be interested in this event. “We’re trying to get more people involved,” said Vallas. “So many people have said they’d like to come back.” Current students will audition with songs that have been performed in past cabarets. Vallas hopes to have the former student who originally performed the song, introduce the current student on stage. “I’m hoping to get a big screen that we can show footage or pictures from the past,” he said. For those who won’t be able to make it, Vallas hopes to show video messages on the screen as well. He currently has all past programs posted in his classroom, where students can choose which songs they want to sing. If a former student’s song isn’t
chosen, they will have the opportunity to sing it themselves. “I think it’s cool for the kids now to see where [former students] are all now,” said Vallas. Cabaret will be the weekend of March 13 and 14 at NTHS. Vallas has created a Facebook as “NTHS Chorus Cabaret Alumni” and information can also be found on his website at www.ntsings.com. Questions can be directed to his email at dvallas@ ntschools.org. As many former students have shown interest, Vallas is looking for those who are ready and able to commit. He hopes to gather as many as he can to rehearse before the weekend arrives. “Hopefully we’ll get great crowds because it’ll be a fantastic show,” he said.
School board undecided on adding community service requirement By Kimberlee Sabshin NT SUN CORRESPONDENT
At Tuesday’s regular Board of Education meeting, the Tonawanda City School District debated the possibility of requiring Tonawanda High School students to complete a minimum of 20 community service hours to be eligible to walk across the stage at graduation, but were still undecided on some of the specifics of instituting such a policy in the future. Board members emphasized that this requirement, which students would be permitted to meet over four years of high school, would not keep students from graduating or receiving their diplomas, only from walking across the stage in June. The proposed plan was to have next year’s incoming freshmen, the class of 2019, be the first to be bound to this service requirement. Board Trustee Sharon Stuart said she supports community service, since the Board of Education members participate in a service project by sitting at board meetings when they are not paid to be there. However, she expressed concerns about the district “pushing” community service on the students, and said they may not appreciate work if they “have” to be there. She said there are instances where a student may have extenuating circumstances that could keep him or her from meeting the requirement. “I’m a huge proponent of community service,” Stuart
said, “but we’re in an economic community where there are kids that work, that may not be able to go and get these hours because they’re helping support their families, or they’re home taking care of their siblings because there’s only one parent in the house and Mom’s not working, or Dad’s not working, or they don’t have a mom. There are so many scenarios that could be built into this, where we would be punishing a student whose hands were tied.” In response, Board President Jennifer Mysliwy said punishment is not intended to be the end goal of the service requirement. She said she does not have an issue with how the district gets students involved in community service, as long as they do it, so “everyone gets a taste of what it is like to help your community and be part of something greater,” she added. Stuart also asked the board if community service at a church counts, and whether said church would be included in the district’s working list of permitted agencies. The district is proposing having a list of approved organizations and agencies to keep students from possibly working for disreputable organizations, or in situations could put minor students in unsafe situations. Board Vice President Danielle Opalinski said if an agency is not on the approved list, it can be added. As a mother, Opalinski engages her own children in community service activities. Many of her
children do this because she feels it is good to volunteer, she commented, adding that even one of her children who does not like to volunteer admitted to having a good time doing so. “They’ve met the requirement to graduate. They’re still graduating. Walking across the stage isn’t their right, legally. It’s like a privilege,” Opalinski said, pointing out that she would be fine with her child not being able to walk across the stage at graduation if he or she knew about the requirement from their freshman year, since they will receive plenty of notice. Additionally, students at risk of not meeting the requirements would be notified the January before graduating, via their report card. Tonawanda Middle and High School Principal Jessica Lyons said many districts do not allow students to graduate at all without community service, but the Tonawanda City School District does not want to do this since they are already concerned about graduation rates. Instead, she suggested not allowing them to attend prom or senior picnic if they do not finish their requirements. “We did talk about different activities,” Lyons said. “We were looking at it from a different viewpoint: as kids apply to college, they apply for scholarships and jobs, and more and more colleges and scholarships are looking for if these kids volunteered.”
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Learning about alternative forms of energy is a gas for conservation program The Conservation students at the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center recently spent a day at Western New York Energy. The company is located in Medina, New York and produces renewable energy in the form of ethanol. Teachers Paul Dewey and Brandon Lindke say that the visit was great for their students, who are interested in natural resources and how to preserve the environment. “Ethanol is a high octane enhancer and oxygenate that reduces air pollution. This plant is the first of its kind in the northeast of the United States,” says Mr. Dewey. “On an annual basis the process 20 million bush-
els of corn into 55 million gallons of fuel grade ethanol and 1.8 million gallon of crude corn oil which they sell as a feed product.” Students first saw a video about how the plant produces the products and had a talk with the Controller Tim Winters and then got to see each of the buildings up close and personal. “I think the students were astounded by the sheer size of the facility and the equipment,” says Mr. Lindke. “It was fascinating to see how they take the corn and turn into ethanol. We are very appreciative of the time they spent with the students and allowing them to see this process.”
(LtoR) Joshua Kelly (Niagara Wheatfield), RJ Tantillo (Niagara Falls), teachers Paul Dewey and Brandon Lindke and Math teacher Julie Roloff. Photo Submitted.
Air Base, Brownfields top regional items pertaining to Niagara County concerns federal base closure efforts. “The Niagara Falls Air Base has always been a top concern for this County Legislature, and the longstanding and significant financial support we have provided to efforts like the Niagara Military Affairs Commission, or NIMAC, show our commitment,” Legislature Chairman William L. Ross, CWheatfield said in remarks following the Partnership’s Regional Agenda rollout. “We’re glad that the Partnership is working with us to protect the 3,000 jobs— held by citizens of Niagara
Senator Robert Ortt sponsors legislation to repeal Safe Act On the second anniversary of the signing of the NY SAFE Act, Senator Rob Ortt (R, C, I – North Tonawanda), along with other state lawmakers, is renewing his push to repeal the law. Sen. Ortt has sponsored a handful of bills introduced by State Sen. Kathy Marchione (R, C, I – Halfmoon) and State Sen. Mike Nozzolio (R, C, I). The bills would completely overturn the unconstitutional SAFE Act. “The SAFE Act was a terrible piece of legislation passed in the dead of the night without proper public or even legislative input. It failed to protect a single New Yorker, turned law-abiding citizens into criminals, and infringed on our constitutional rights,” said Ortt.
Ortt is proud to put his name alongside Marchione’s and Nozzolio’s bills. Together, they are all committed to protecting the Second Amendment. “When I was elected as Senator, I vowed to be the voice of many concerned constituents who vehemently said they wanted this law repealed. I want those people to know I have not forgotten about them,” said Ortt. The bills include amending the criminal procedure law and other laws relating to the suspension and revocation of firearms licenses; private sale or disposal of firearms, rifles, or shotguns; amending the penal law in relation to large capacity ammunition feeding devices.
and Erie counties—at the air base,” Ross said. That’s the stance county lawmakers have taken as successive Obama Administration Defense secretaries have announced plans to reduce and restructure U.S. military forces. The vice chairman of the Legislature’s Economic Development Committee concurred. “When you consider that economic statistics show the Niagara Falls Air Base has a $200 million impact
on the local economy, this must remain a top priority,” Legislator Kathryn L. Lance, R-Wheatfield said. “Every one of the 3,000 men and women that work at the base represents a family that relies on that base for their livelihoods: their homes, their cars, their kids’ college educations. We’re glad the Partnership is joining us in fighting for them.” Lance noted that, in addition to funding provided to NIMAC, the Legislature had also secured the services
of the Arlington, Va.-based Principi Group, a consulting firm headed by former U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony Principi. The Brownfield program has also been a major concern for county lawmakers, particularly since Cuomo vetoed its extension Dec. 29. Partnership officials noted during the Regional Agenda rollout that for every dollar in tax credits provided under the program, $10 in private investment has followed. Other top priorities identi-
fied by the Partnership were support for Liquefied Natural Gas storage, support for a Regional Workforce Advancement Center and Buffalo Manufacturing Works, enhancement of the Peace Bridge Cargo Pre-Inspection program, acquisition and reconstruction of the Bethlehem Steel site, and backing U.S. Department of Labor efforts to transition from the Workforce Investment Act to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
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Heart of Niagara Animal Rescue will be present at Walden Galleria Mall, lower level in front of Famous Footwear (Lord & Taylor side), with their adoptable dogs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday, Jan. 17. Their adoptable dogs Jazzy, Simon, Champ, Holly and Moolah will be there. Photos and information on these and all their animals are available on their website, www.heartofniagara.org. The public is invited to come and meet these beautiful animals and to find out more about the adoption process, fostering, animal care, and upcoming meetings and events. Donations of baskets, prize items and gift certificates for their basket auction at the upcoming fundraiser, “A Taste of The Niagara Region, which will take place on Saturday,
Jan. 31 at the Conference & Events Center in Niagara Falls can be dropped off at the rescue’s table during the adoption event; badly needed donations of Purina One and Science Diet dog food will also be gratefully accepted. The public can also purchase “Taste” tickets priced at $20 each for the opportunity to sample food, appetizer and dessert samples donated from over 30 participating restaurants, many caterers including the 2014 “Taste” First Place Winner, Formal BBQ and Event Catering, and area bakeries. Net proceeds raised will help raise money to enable the rescue to continue caring for the animals and arrange for their adoption, as well as to save for a building so that even more animals can be saved. Heart of Ni-
agara Animal Rescue is a not for profit companion animal rescue organization based in Niagara County whose mission is to protect the health and welfare of abandoned, unwanted, and homeless animals. They have adopted out over 265 animals to date and operate solely on donations and the generosity and support of the public. Monthly volunteer meetings take place the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 6:30pm-8pm at The First Presbyterian Church, 505 Cayuga Street, in Lewiston and new volunteers are always welcome. For more information, visit their website and “LIKE” them on Facebook at Heart of Niagara Animal Rescue, Inc., call HON’s main number at 345-7129 or Linda van Harssel at 622-1213.
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On Monday night, the Kenmore Village Improvement Society discussed some of its upcoming events for next month and appointed Elizabeth Hulley, CFP as the society’s financial advisor. In February, the society will hold its Groundhog Day celebration 7 a.m., Monday, Feb. 2, in the Village Green in front of the municipal building. It will also have a “VD Skating Party,” in honor of Valentine’s Day and new neighbors, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 14 in Mang Park. KVIS President Melissa Foster said her husband, Michael, and John Hulley, both KVIS members, started the Groundhog Day celebration several years ago. They made a handmade tree stump, with a door for a human “groundhog” to hide inside, to put in front of the municipal building. Each year, a selected person dresses up as the groundhog, with the assistance of a rented costume, and hides inside the stump while Kenmore Mayor Patrick Mang and the Village Board give a presentation. The celebration includes music, groundhog-shaped donuts from Paula’s Donuts and the attendance of some of the local children, who have not yet arrived at school. “We had a naming contest to see what the name
treats. They also hope to have food trucks. If the weather is too warm, only the indoor events will take place. It is also a time for KVIS to welcome any new neighbors who may have moved into the village in the last two years. “There will be booklets welcoming them to Kenmore, and information from businesses, churches and everything that’s a part of Kenmore,” Foster said. “We do that every other year to welcome the new neighbors and throw them a party, and we are there to answer any questions for them. It really can help people connect to their community.” After a short deliberation, the KVIS board appointed Elizabeth Hulley to serve as the society’s financial advisor, having worked in her field for 30 years. She has served on boards and participated in organizations including the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, Professional Businesswomen of Polonia and the Response to Love Center in the City of Buffalo. “I’ve been a Kenmore resident since 1993, for 21 years,” Hulley said during the meeting. “When I found out about KVIS, it must have been an article in the paper. Of course, once you meet Melissa, you’re hooked. I love Kenmore. I talk to people about Kenmore. My husband’s business moved to Kenmore. It’s a great place to live and work.”
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of our groundhog was going to be,” Foster said. “The children yell out, ‘Kenmore Kate, Kenmore Kate, come to prognosticate.’ The mayor comes to the door and knocks on the door of Kenmore Kate’s habitat.” After a short period of anticipation, “Kenmore Kate” comes out, stretches and points to a scroll, which she gives to the mayor, who reads the groundhog’s prognostication. This determines if spring is just around the corner or the village will have six more weeks of winter. The last Groundhog Day celebration took place two years ago, since it fell on a Sunday last year. According to Foster, the Groundhog Day festivities are a lighthearted celebration of “great memories of being a kid in Kenmore,” while also being friendlier to groundhogs. “It’s for teaching a good lesson: let wild things be wild. We don’t need to keep a wild groundhog just to bring it out, drugged, for three minutes once a year,” Foster said. “Of course, the prognostication about the weather talks about the weather and environmental aspects and things like this, so it’s this whole wider topic. It’s a lot of fun.” Foster said the VD Skating Party is weather permitting, with some festivities also held inside. The shelter will have music, games, crafts and
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NT hockey in the thick of things Lumberjacks collect statement wins over Lew-Port, Amherst
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It’s just a couple of weeks into 2015 and the Lumberjacks are in the thick of the race for first place. The North Tonawanda WNY Federation hockey team didn’t have to wait long to taste success in the new calendar year as it notched a convincing 6-3 win over Amherst on Jan. 3. The Jacks’ third win in a row, it put NT within striking distance of first place in Division III of the WNY Federation hockey league. Standing at 5-2 with 10 points as of Jan. 13, the Jacks trail firstplace Niagara Falls by three points while second-place St. Francis is clinging to its spot in the standings with 11 points. “It starts with practice,” said forward Curtis Vivian. “We’ve just got to keep practicing and keep getting better every game.” The Jacks have been getting better with every game. After scoring a 6-1 statement win in Division III over LewistonPorter on Dec. 21, North Tonawanda responded with back-to-back wins over Amherst, the first of which, also a 6-3 final, was on Dec. 22. “The mindset is just to go out there, play our hardest every game and win every game we can,” Vivian added. “We want to be top in the division, so that’s what we’ve got to do.”
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North Tonawanda hockey player Chris Miller, left, battles for position in front of the opposition’s net during a recent game.
Wildt working hard through Ladyjacks’ transition By Dave Ricci
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Liz Wildt is in her third season of varsity basketball at North Tonawanda.
Life, at some point or another, throws curve balls now and then. How a person responds can go a long way in defining who they are. Liz Wildt knows this full well. A junior in her third season of varsity with the North Tonawanda Ladyjacks basketball team, Wildt’s 2014-15 season has been one of change. Previous coach Luke Vogl did more than just give Wildt
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her first crack at playing on the varsity level. His constant, positive reinforcement served as the basis for Wildt’s selfconfidence and belief from within that she could play with the big girls. That confidence was the springboard for Wildt becoming a standout player over the past two years and truly coming into her own last year. Now, with new head coach Michael Licata Jr. taking over, Wildt has found herself in the middle of the team’s unexpected transition stage. “Yeah, I’m not gonna lie. It was a big transition for me,” Wildt confessed. “I’d like to say that I am adjusting to it.” Under the previous coaching staff, Wildt worked tirelessly to earn a starting role and establish herself as a player
who could be counted on in all situations; a player who was willing to do anything that was asked of her. But after two seasons of carving out her niche and learning her role, Wildt was suddenly faced with a new coach and the pounding worries of what the new coach thought of her, if he liked her, and if he thought she was a good player or not. “It was really hard because it’s completely different from last year and years before,” Wildt said. “To change my style a little bit, it’s been a struggle. But I like to think I’m getting in the swing of things.”
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Bradley’s jumper becoming her bread and butter By Nick Sabato SPORTS REPORTER
At the beginning of the season, the Starpoint girls basketball team had a goal of repeating as the ECIC Division II champion. The Spartans felt like they had a good chance to do so with the return of leading scorer and rebounder Erica Bradley. Bradley has actually led the Lady Spartans in scoring for each of the past two seasons, but this year, she has taken it to another level. “Her jump shot is one that’s very tough for people to defend, especially forwards,” said Starpoint head coach Megan Rumschik. “They don’t expect her to have the range that she has. She’s hit some threes in a couple games, she runs the floor very well, but I think her biggest strength is being able to hit that jump shot. It causes them to come out, as soon as they start coming out, she’s able to go by them. She’s got the guard’s mentality with a forward’s height to her.” Every great player always adds something to
their game, and for Bradley, it has been her jump sho. She can hit it from every spot on the floor. It doesn’t matter if it’s from the foul line, from the elbow or from three-point range, Bradley can knock it down. It has made her lethal. The junior is averaging a career-high 17 points per game. She’s reached the 20-point plateau three times already, something she attributes to improving her jumper over the summer. “I think the help of my AAU coach helped me improve my jump shot,” said Bradley. “He really helped me out over the summer. It’s my third year on varsity, so I figured I should add in my jump shot just to mix it up. I can also drive to the basket to get the jump shots easier.” Perhaps the biggest improvement in her game has come at the defensive end, where she has been a force in the paint. Bradley is averaging nearly three blocks per game early in the season. She has already surpassed her overall total of 17 from a season ago. The 5-foot-11 center has also come up with 2.5 steals per game so far this year to go with her seven rebounds per night, which essentially makes her a magnet for the basketball. Every team hopes that
the ball, her instinct to block a shot is great. We really worked on her so she’s not swiping at the ball. Now she is just jumping in front of it and her hand is getting in the way of it. It’s fun to watch.” It can be a pretty big burden for a player knowing that the offense runs through you and that teams will be keying on you night after night. Bradley has grown comfortable with that reality and, with the help of her teammates, it has gone extremely well through the first half of the season. “I think it’s going pretty well,” said Bradley. “With the help of my teammates passing me the ball, it’s going very well.” Since she is just a junior, it is likely that the Starpoint star pivot player could add yet another aspect to her game. For now, however, Bradley is just focusing on improving as a player and working hard with her team in practice. “I just want to improve in general on my offensive game,” said Bradley. “I just JEFFREY T. BARNES want to get better, work Erica Bradley is averaging a career-high 17 points per game this season. hard in every practice and help my team.” Additionally, she’s averaged three blocks and 2.5 steals. With the guard-forward tandem of senior sniper Jenna Faulkner and Brad“ S h e h a s g r e a t i n - ley, Starpoint could be a it can have someone to breaks down, and that is rely on to protect the rim exactly what she has been stincts,” said Rumschik. team to watch in Class A2 “Her instinct to get near as sectionals approach. if the defense initially providing.
NT resident to represent Team USA men’s bowling squad
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performance and resume to once again represent the USA as a competitive bowler. Szczerbinski has been on Team USA for four years (2009-2010, 2013-2014). He was also a member of Junior Team USA from 2008-2009.
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John Szczerbinski, a North Tonawanda resident, competed last week at the team trials in Las Vegas, Nevada, as a member of the USA men’s bowling squad. The right-handed bowler was selected based on his
He earned a gold medal in doubles competition in last year’s WTBA World Championships and a silver in team competition. He also scored a fourth place finish at the 2013 QubicaAMF World Cup.
Gleason’s gymnasts stand out at Graffiti Invitaional
The Gleason’s Gymnastics Level 7 gymnastics team competed last weekend in Niagara Falls, New York, at the Graffiti Invitational, where it finished in first place. In the 7-11 age group, Kendall Sobczyk, a fifth grader at Errick Road Elementary school, finished first allaround with a score of 37.60. Sobczyk placed first on both floor and on beam, scoring a 9.45 on each event. She came in second on bars with a 9.5 and in fourth on vault with a 9.2. Emily King, a fifth grader at West Street Elementary, finished in eighth place with a 35.15 all-around. She came in second on beam with a 9.275 and third on floor with
a 9.375. King placed eighth on vault with an 8.45 and ninth on bars with an 8.05. In the 12-13 age group, Marissa Peters, a seventh grader at Starpoint, came in fifth place all-around with a 35.3. She placed third on beam with a 9.1 and seventh on both the floor and on bars with a 9.05 an 8.7, respectively. Jenna Peterson, an eighth grader at Edward Town Middle School, placed sixth all-around with a 35.175. She placed fifth on vault with a 9.225 and sixth on bars with a score of 8.55. Peterson also came in ninth on beam with an 8.4 and tied for 10th on floor with a 9.0. Gleason’s Level 8 team also
finished in first place. Allison House a ninth grader who attends North Tonawanda High School, placed seventh all-around with a score of 34.175 in the 14-15 age group. She also placed second on the beam with a 9.0, third on the bars with an 8.625, eighth on the vault with an 8.025, and 10th on the floor with an 8.525. In Level 9 competition, Danielle Thaler, a 10th grader at Niagara-Wheatfield High School, came in first place all-around with a 35.625. She placed first on bars with a 9.1 and third on beam with an 8.75. She got fourth on floor with an 8.85 and placed sixth on vault with a 8.925.
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Gleason’s gymnasts competed at the Graffiti Invitational in Niagara Falls last weekend. Pictured, from left to right, are Emily King, Elaina Page, Sam Peterson, Paige Nowak, Kendall Sobczyk, Marissa Peters and Jenna Peterson.
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Liz Wildt is a three-sport standout at North Tonawanda. In addition to basketball, she plays volleyball and is a track and field athlete. Licata, a former varsity basketball player himself, fully understands the questions and reasons Wildt was stressing over. His mission to help Wildt realize that she is still fully capable of doing anything and that just because he may delegate a different job description than what Wildt is used to, she shouldn’t take it the wrong way. “Yeah, it’s an adjustment for everyone,” Licata said. “We don’t have a ton of experience and she’s a kid who has some varsity experience. Whether she likes it or not, kids, other players on the team, look to her at times and probably put a lot of pressure on her.” Wildt’s leadership skills, along with her overall game, blossomed last season. So
naturally, she is expected to bring that same leadership to the floor this year. That means Wildt has to execute a tricky balancing act of helping others while almost reinventing her game on the fly. “We really want to make sure that everyone is involved and everyone is participating,” Wildt said. “And everyone really knows what they’re doing.” A three-sport stud, Wildt is one of NT’s best track and field athletes and was a starter on the Ladyjacks volleyball team that won the Niagara Frontier League title this past fall. Licata said Wildt absolutely has the skills to keep contributing in more ways than one on the hardwood. She just
has to recapture that same confidence that was born out of last season’s success. Knowing that Licata is doing what he feels is best for everyone to make NT a winner, Wildt spoke openly and maturely about the situation. Wildt knows that it’s up to her to maintain the strong work ethic that brought her success and to keep raising her game and continue to be that impact player the Ladyjacks need her to be. But through this journey, Wildt is learning about more than just basketball. She’s learning about how to handle herself when life throws the unexpected. “I’m still going,” Wildt said. “I’m still trying. Hopefully I’ll get there.”
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Logar’s vision an asset for Niagara-Wheatfield Fed hockey
By Nick Sabato SPORTS REPORTER
Vision is a skill that is incredibly important in any sport. Whether it is a quarterback in football, a point guard in basketball or a playmaker in hockey, vision is essential to success. Niagara-Wheatfield forward Andrew Logar has shown throughout his high school career that his vision is tremendous and that he sees the ice as well as any player in Western New York. “He’s got great vision,” said Niagara-Wheatfield head coach Rick Wrazin. “He’s playing with two young kids in Nick Peters and Chris Tobey, who both work the puck well and put themselves in good posi-
tions. When he handles the puck and sees the ice, he makes very smart passes. As long as he continues to play like that, he’s a difference maker. We need him playing that role.” Logar finished second on the team in scoring last year, scoring 12 goals and tallying 13 assists while playing with two experienced forwards around him. This season, his role has changed a bit as he has been playing with two freshmen on his line, so the senior has been called upon to become even more of a passer and set-up man. “Last year, I played with guys that I always knew where they were going to be,” said Logar. “This year, I started out with a couple of different people but we switched the lines up a bit JEFFREY T. BARNES and I know where the guys I’m playing with are going Andrew Logar had 10 assists as of Jan. 11. to be for the most part and I just get it to them.” With just two goals on It hasn’t been an issue, the season, it could be because everyone wants to be the guy to put the puck though, particularly as the easy for Logar to become in the net. Falcons continue to make disgruntled with his role
Harrison handling larger role for THS girls basketball
By Dave Ricci
SPORTS REPORTER
It has, to say the least, been a very interesting, sometimes surreal year for Dahnea Harrison. Last March, the Tonawanda High School junior, who is in her second season of varsity basketball, came off the bench to spark a second-half comeback that helped the Class B1 Lady Warriors shock B2 champion Wilson for the overall Section VI Class B crown, giving Tonawanda its first-ever trip to the Far West Regionals. Scoring eight of her nine points in the fourth quarter, Harrison was the catalyst of Tonawanda’s 43-41 OT win. It was a night that still makes Harrison shake her head in disbelief. “That’s still crazy,” she said. “It’s still always in the back of my head no matter what. It’s definitely cool and the leaders last year definitely supported me. It helps a lot and also it just felt cool to be that person. It was
just nice to know that coach (Jay Hall) kinda had faith in me to even put me in. He was like, ‘Dee, get in there,’ real quick.” But that wasn’t Harrison’s first brush with greatness. Just a few weeks earlier Harrison shutdown Holland’s top scoring threat, Olivia Schmidt, to help the Warriors win a key ECIC IV game. But time marches forward. Last year’s captains Kalyn Compeau, Savanna Baughman and Alanna Herne have graduated. So Harrison is now seen as one the of the team’s veterans and as a player who is not only expected, but needed, to shoulder more of the load. “I still look up to the seniors and they help me each game and keep me under control,” Harrison said. “But I look at myself as a leader, too, with the younger people on the team and the rookies.” Harrison said that being not that far removed from when she was a rookie herself helps her relate to younger teammates who are working hard to improve and make their mark on the team, so she tries to help them as much as possible. Harrison is a good ball handler and has one of the best outside shots in ECIC IV. But as the season has worn on, she
has also learned the downside of making a name for herself. No longer flying under the radar, Harrison is now the target of the gamesmanship of jersey pulling, elbows and whatever else her opponents can think of to derail her. Harrison learned that lesson the hard way on Dec.22 against Holland. A Holland player was doing her best to get under Harrison’s skin by repeatedly pulling on Dahnea’s jersey. Harrison took the bait. She pushed the opposing player. When the official called the foul, Harrison pleaded her case with no luck. When it fell on deaf ears, a frustrated Harrison threw the ball at the opposing player, received a technical foul and was ejected. “Yeah, that was (a message) of, ‘ok, now I’ve got to keep my mind straight and not be so hotheaded all the time,’” Harrison confessed. “My JV year, when it was kind of like that too, I was definitely hot-headed and had a very bad temper. I kind of progressed with it, but I didn’t face it at all last year. So I mean this year, teams are probably going to be more out for me. So I’ve just got to keep myself under control.” Coach Jay Hall said he loves the passion that Harrison shows, but after that incident, they had
a long talk about how she has to channel her emotions in a more productive fashion. “Being like that is great. We do want emotional people out there who can spark the team and get them going,” Hall said. “But we need to know when to do it and how to control it. Last year, she was a role player who came on at the end and it’s a learning process for her. She’s handling it well and I think she’s learning every day.” To her credit Harrison took a big step forward in her maturation process by admitting that her actions were unacceptable and that she hopes her teammates learned, as she did, from her error. “You’ve just got to take it as a positive,” Harrison explained. “You can’t do that again.You’ve got to keep your head on straight and think positive about it. It’s a learning process.” Just by reading Harrison’s body language and actions on the court, you can tell she has that desire to be an impact player and to make a difference. “That’s the kind of player you want,” said Hall. “If it’s a go-to time at the end, she’s not going to be afraid to take the shot, bring the ball up; whatever she has to do. That’s the kind of player you need.”
a push at the top spot in the division and hope to prolong their six-game winning streak. Logar also believes that once he gets one past the goaltender, they will begin to come with regularity, sort of like a shooter in basketball who gains confidence when they see the ball go through the net. “It’s frustrating sometimes but as long as we get wins it’s alright with me,” said Logar. “I just have to bear down sometimes and get it in the net. I think once I get one, they will start coming frequently. I just have to get that one first.” The coaching staff echoed the same sentiment asLogar, as his goal scoring drought is not a big call for concern considering he is on pace to eclipse a career-high in assists this season. Last season, he was able to play with Matt Paonessa, who notched 21 assists, so Logar often found himself in scoring situations quite frequently. This season, he is now
playing Paonessa’s role, but if he finds himself in those scoring areas with the puck on his stick, you can be certain that goals will begin to come for him. “He’s playing with two young guys, so it’s a little tough,” said Wrazin. “His role is a little bit different. Last year he was playing with Matt Paonessa, who was a great playmaker. He can score when he gets pucks in the right position so he was in a good place with that last year. He’s getting his opportunities and it will come. With a kid like that, once they come, it will start happening frequently for him.” With an assist against Lancaster on Jan. 11, Logar reached 10 on the season, which puts him one shy of 30 for his career. He also scored his 20th career goal against Clarence the following night, and as Niagara-Wheatfield travels to Rockland County this weekend (Jan. 16-17), he has the chance to get his 50th career point.
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NT captain Sam Rydzewski has 12 goals so far. North Tonawanda will have a chance at yet another statement win when it takes on divisionleading Niagara Falls at 6 p.m. Jan. 25 at HarborCenter Rink No. 2. The Jacks will certainly bring more than their fair share of fire power as they boast one of the deadliest lines in the entire Federation. Captain Sam Rydzewski, who leads the Jacks in goals (12), assists (nine) and points (21), together with Vivian (seven goals/eight assists) and Zack Warner (one goal/eight assists) bring that perfect blend of play-making and finishing skills. “They are certainly our top
line,” said NT head coach Alan Zbytek. “And that’s the thing I stress with them every shift: you’ve got to make a difference in the game. Carry that attitude into every time you go on the ice and you’ll get good results.” The trio has absolutely been getting good results. Vivian paced the 6-3 victory over Amherst on Jan. 3 by scoring two goals and logging two helpers. Rydzewski kicked in a four-point night as well as he scored once and had three assists. Goal tending has also been sharper as Christian McIntyre is 3-2 with a 4.10 goals against average and Jake Riley is unbeaten (2-0) with a 2.27 GAA.
Stallions rout Buffalo Regals, edge out Rochester Grizzlies On Jan. 11, Miles Santa Maria of the Mite Major Clarence Stallions — who are comprised of boys from the Tonawandas, Wheatfield, Clarence and Amherst — recorded a third-period natural
hat trick as the Stallions defeated the Buffalo Regals, 7-1. Also for Clarence, Nic Zivis had a beautiful first-period goal that beat the Regals’goaltender on the short side. Evan Becigneul, Cameron
Stadelmaier, and Drew Idzik also scored for Clarence, and assists were had by Alex Fulfaro (two), Maximus Henning (two), Xavier Thomann, Becigneul, and Stadelmaier. •••
On Jan. 10, Fulfaro led the Stallions with a goal and an assist as the team defeated the Rochester Grizzlies, 2-1. Finn Graham had the other goal for the Stallions while Stadelmaier assisted on Fulfa-
ro’s goal. As has become common of the Stallion defensemen Tucker Schoen, Owen McIntyre, Henning and Idzik, they were successful in limiting both the number and quality
of shots reaching goaltender Josh Gawron. Gawron likewise remained solid, including on a number of challenging shots, allowing only a single goal by Rochester.
NORTH TONAWANDA SUN LEAGUE STANDINGS AS OF GAMES PLAYED BEFORE JAN. 15 BOYS BASKETBALL
NFL Nia. Falls ......................... 3-0 N. Tonawanda ...... 3-0 Lew-Port.......................... 2-2 Ken West ......................... 2-2 Grand Island ................... 2-2 Lockport.......................... 1-2 Nia.-Wheatfield .. 1-3 Ken East .......................... 0-3 ECIC II Will South ........................ 5-0 Starpoint ................. 4-0 Will East .......................... 4-1 Hamburg ......................... 2-2 Iroquois ........................... 1-3 W. Sen. East ..................... 1-3 Sweet Home .................... 0-4 Lake Shore ...................... 0-4
ECIC IV Cleve Hill......................... 4-0 Lackawanna .................... 2-1 JFK................................... 2-2 Tonawanda ............ 2-1 Holland............................ 1-2 Alden ............................... 1-2 Eden ................................ 0-4
Lackawanna .................... 0-4
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Grand Island ................... 0-4 ECIC II Will South ........................ 4-0 Starpoint ................. 4-1 Will East .......................... 3-2 Iroquois ........................... 3-2 Hamburg ......................... 2-2 Lake Shore ...................... 2-3 Sweet Home .................... 1-4 W. Sen. East ..................... 0-5
NFL Lockport.......................... 4-0 Ken East .......................... 3-1 Nia.-Wheatfield .. 2-2 Nia. Falls ......................... 2-2 Ken West ......................... 2-1 N. Tonawanda ...... 1-2 Lew-Port.......................... 1-3
ECIC IV Cleve Hill......................... 4-0 Holland............................ 4-0 Eden ................................ 3-1 Tonawanda ............ 2-2 JFK................................... 1-4 Alden ............................... 1-4
Division III Nia. Falls ................... 6-1-0-0 St. Francis ................. 5-0-0-1 N. Tonawanda 5-2-0-0 Lew-Port.................... 5-2-0-0 St. Mary’s .................. 3-4-0-0 Sweet Home .............. 2-3-0-2 Amherst..................... 1-6-0-1
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BOYS FED HOCKEY Division I St. Joe’s ...................... 1-1-0-0 Nia.-Wheat .... 5-2-0-1 Orchard Park ............ 4-2-1-0 Frontier ..................... 3-2-1-0 Canisius .................... 3-2-1-0 Lancaster .................. 3-5-0-0 Will North ................. 2-4-0-0 Timon ........................ 1-4-2-0 Clarence .................... 1-4-1-1
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Chris Woodard and the NT boys basketball team hadn’t lost a league game as of Jan. 15.
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Ryan-coached Bills will ‘be the bullies,’ new skipper says By Tom Gallagher SPORTS EDITOR
Just before the conclusion of Wednesday’s press conference introducing Rex Ryan as the newest head coach of the Buffalo Bills, it was brought to Ryan’s attention that the Bills, who haven’t made the playoffs in 15 seasons and are coming off just their second winning season since 2004, have been pushed around in recent years. Those days, Ryan said, are over. Ryan, the former Jets skipper, put an exclamation point on a press conference that he sliced and diced through with the swagger and charm that made him a media magnet in New York when he assured those listening that the Rex Ryan-coached Buffalo Bills will not be pushed around. Conversely, they’ll be the ones doing the pushing. “We’re not going to get pushed around. I can promise you that,” Ryan said in front of a glut of media at One Bills Drive. “In fact, we’re going to be the bullies. That’s who we are. We will build a bully and that’s what we can’t wait to get started doing.” Ryan became the 18th head coach in Bills history when he reportedly signed a five-year deal last week. He’ll replace Doug Marrone, who guided the team to a 9-7 record this year before resigning shortly after the Bills’ season ended. In taking over, Ryan, a descendant of the Brian Billick coaching tree who is heralded for his defensive mind, has parted ways with former defensive
coordinator Jim Schwartz. He’s replaced him with Dennis Thurman, who was the Jets’ defensive coordinator the past two seasons. Additionally, Ryan has hired former San Francisco coordinator Greg Roman, a coach notorious for his hard-nosed, ground-andpound style on offense, to join he and Thurman on staff and lead the offense moving forward. In his opening statement to the media, Bills owner Terry Pegula noted that the hiring of Ryan — and the subsequent additions of Thurman and Roman —represent an organization-wide movement to make the Bills “a nightmare” to play against. “Basically, we decided that we want the Buffalo Bills to be a nightmare to play against,” Pegula said, adding that the team decided to go with a veteran coach vs. an up-and-coming mind due to where the team is right now. “ R e x Ry a n - c o a c h e d teams have two characteristics: they’re always great defensively, and they always work hard. “That’s our objective. With the staff that Rex is building, and with his knowledge of the game, we’re going to be a tough team defensively and ‘a nightmare’ to play against.” The Bills are going to be held to high standards, too, apparently. When discussing Buffalo’s defense, which ranked fourth in the NFL this past season, Ryan said it “is probably a little disappointing,” that the unit ranked there. “That’s not where my expectations are,” said Ryan, whose defenses in New York ranked in the top eight five of the six seasons he
Orton gave the Bills some productivity at the position but proved to be wildly inconsistent — and immobile — throughout the year. He retired after the Bills’ last game. Ryan noted that he “isn’t concerned at all” that the quarterback situation in Buffalo is similar to what he had in New York and said that a major first step in correcting the woes the Bills faced offensively was taken when they brought Roman on board. “I’ve never seen a guy get criticized more than Greg Roman for going to three championship games,” Ryan said, referencing heat Roman took despite leading the 49ers’ offense to a Super Bowl appearance and two NFC title games. “He’s an outstanding coach.” While Ryan’s Jets didn’t fare well during the back two-thirds of his six-year tenure in New York — the team missed the playoffs each of the past four years, had two 8-8 records and a pair of losing seasons — Ryan rejected the idea that he’s nothing more than a mediocre coach. “The record may say that [I’m a mediocre coach], especially this year,” Ryan said. “But I’m not a mediocre coach and anybody that thinks so, I would PHOTO COURTESY OF THE BUFFALO BILLS challenge them with that.” He is so confident in his The Bills formally introduced Rex Ryan as the 18th head coach in team coaching abilities, in fact, that Ryan — who has inhistory during a press conference on Wednesday, Jan. 14. famously guaranteed Jets Super Bowl victories in was there and never lower are in a period of evaluation The team’s 2013 first the past — made another than 11th . “I know we’ll right now. The Bills had a round pick, E.J. Manuel, guarantee during the press lead the league in defense lethargic offense in 2014 started the year at quarter- conference. “I know it’s been 15 years [next year]. That’s just how and former offensive coor- back but was replaced after it goes.” dinator Nathaniel Hackett a Week 4 loss to Houston since the Bills made the Offensively, Ryan con- was jettisoned in favor of by recently signed veteran playoffs,” Ryan said. “Well get ready, man. We’re gofessed that he and his staff Roman because of it. Kyle Orton. ing. We are going.”
Sabres set to Go Bald for Bucks for second straight year By Dave Ricci
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Buffalo Sabres center Cody Hodgson is happily planning on skipping his next hair cut because Cody knows the next time he sits in the barber’s chair, it will be for a worthy cause. Hodgson, and some of his fellow Sabres, will be doing their part to raise money for the fight against cancer when they take part in the second annual Buffalo Sabres Goin’ Bald for Bucks event that will
take place Feb. 14 at the First Niagara Center. Goin’ Bald for Bucks raises money for the Roswell Park Cancer Institute and its ongoing war against the deadly disease. “I don’t know if I’ll grow it out as long again this year,” Hodgson joked after the team’s Jan. 12 practice. “I was actually thinking about getting it cut today and starting from there.” Hodgson, who was sporting a bushy mane for last year’s Sabres Bald for Bucks, returns to the chair and will
be joined by teammates Chris Stewart and Mike Weber, as well as former Sabres goalie Martin Biron. Biron is now one of the main instructors for the Academy of Hockey program that is housed inside the HarborCenter. “It’s nearly impossible to find someone who hasn’t been impacted by [cancer],” Weber said. “The Goin’ Bald for Bucks program is a fun way for us to get involved and it serves as a visual reminder for people battling cancer that we are in their corner.” Weber, Hodgson, Stewart
and Biron will be fund raising throughout the coming weeks with everything culminating in a group shave of the four that will take place at the First Niagara Center in front of fans and cancer patients. “It’s a terrible disease that we want to see eliminated and we want to do whatever we can,” Hodgson said. “I know it’s only a little thing, shaving your hair off. But if it raises awareness, and last year we raised a lot of money. So hopefully we can do it again this year and be able to raise the funds that
help get rid of this disease.” While every member of the Sabres is always at the ready to do whatever they can to help out in the community, when the topic involves helping sick kids, they become even more driven. Hodgson is one of the more affable players on the team, but the mere thought of a child in pain replaces his good-natured smile with a serious, driven expression to make a difference. “It’s tough to talk about,” Hodgson said when asked
about his interaction with cancer patients. “It’s heartbreaking, to tell you the truth. But you just do what you can do. This is our way as a team to try and help give back and I encourage other people to do it, too. They can set up their own fundraisers to help donate towards the cause. Also, if they want to shave their heads, it’ll help everybody. Because people are going to ask, ‘why’d you shave your head?’ It’s a great way to help generate awareness for raising money.”
College football title and UB are a pipedream — for now By Mike Haim COLUMNIST
I’m not sure if it was a moment of sheer hopefulness or just delusional thinking from a battle with a flu bug this past weekend, but there was a short period of time last Monday night when I actually pondered what it would be like if the University at Buffalo actually made the College Football Championship game.
The thought didn’t last long, mind you. The reality is that smaller conferences, like the Mid-American in which UB competes, aren’t even in the mix when it comes to bigtime bowl games, much less this newfangled (but long overdue) invention to have one game decide the nominal national champion (remember, the title is not officially sanctioned by the NCAA). Even if UB’s “New York Initiative” eventually results in the football program be-
coming big enough to move up to a bigger conference, the question remains whether UB could migrate to one of the “Power Five” leagues that have a markedly better chance at getting their teams into the semi-final bowl games which feed into the title game. NCAA football isn’t like basketball, where a team can ride a hot streak during March Madness and seemingly magically make the Final Four. There is no football equivalent to giant-beating
hoops underdogs like Virginia Commonwealth, Wichita State, or Florida Gulf Coast. That said, it’s awfully hard to imagine the Bulls ever moving into one of the power conferences: the Atlantic Coast (ACC), Big Ten, Big 12, Pacific-12, and Southeastern (SEC). The one remote possibility might lie with the ACC, which in recent years has added Pitt, Syracuse, Louisville, and Notre Dame to its ranks. The current geography of the conference wouldn’t
necessarily eliminate Buffalo, but I would anticipate it taking many years for UB to assemble the necessary infrastructure, fanbase and financial support to make the move feasible. Even if the Bulls were to garner those prerequisites, there’s also a more basic aspect to worry about: establishing some sort of competitiveness against long-established programs. You can be optimistic by the glimpses seen in recent
seasons: playing closely for portions of road games against Pitt, Georgia, and Ohio State, for example. But those are nothing but glimpses; being close for a half against a ranked opponent is simply not good enough if your eventual goal is something bigger than the Idaho Famous Potato Bowl. Don’t get me wrong – UB has done a fantastic job of making progress with their football program over the past 20 years.
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On Wednesday, Jan. 14, Niagara County Community College hosted its 18th annual Tech Wars Competition. Nearly 30 school districts from all over Western New York visited the campus to compete in 21 different engineering and technology events. The event was open to students in grades 6 through 12, with middle school and high school divisions in many of the competitions. Eighteen years ago when Tech Wars first began, there was one event with students from three schools. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s competition had around 700 students registered. There is a wide array of events, ranging from the amount of weight a wooden bridge can hold to robots building towers to windmill construction. One of the most anticipated ones is the Sumo Bot competition, which high school students build 20-pound robots to face off against each other. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These things are built from scratch by the students,â&#x20AC;? explained Mark Voisinet, an instructor at NCCC who has been involved with Tech Wars since 2000. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re starting with raw materials and doing everything from mechanical construction of it to all of the mounting of electronic components to all the programing and wiring that needs to be done in order to run the
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If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for a diversion from the wintry weather, some live theater could really fill the bill. Neil Simonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comedy â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Sunshine Boysâ&#x20AC;? will be performed at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday evenings and 3 p.m. on Sundays beginning Feb. 6 and running through Feb. 22. The Ellicott Creek Playhouse, 530 Ellicott Creek Road, Tonawanda is home to the Niagara Regional Theatre Guild (formerly Niagara Falls
Little Theatre). With seating for 200, the playhouse has been remodeled from the former sanctuary of St. Edmund Parish into an intimate, comfortable performing arts center with high-end technical capabilities. Directed by Joe Fratello, and starring Paul Bene and Steve Jakiel, the play tells the story of two old vaudeville comedians whose act broke up stormily years earlier. Having no contact for over a decade, the men are asked to reunite for a television show highlighting the history of comedy. The combination of blustery temperaments, personality
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try, we need more people to come into the S.T.E.M. fields.â&#x20AC;? NCCCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tech Wars is the perfect event to get students excited about those fields of study while at the same time learning a great deal. Students spend weeks and even months preparing for the events, in hopes of placing in the top three in their competition. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This event affords the opportunity to have very
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gram coordinator of the Computer Aided Design and Drafting curriculum at NCCC, has found there are many jobs open in the S.T.E.M. fields right now, but many of the companies cannot find enough workers with the knowledge to work there. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never a lack of jobs in the S.T.E.M. fields,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What we lack is graduates in those fields. Just as a society and as a coun-
tangible projects with very tangible goals, and the students are able to apply their engineering, technology and scientific knowledge toward these projects,â&#x20AC;? Voisinet said. While some of the competitions see hours of work destroyed in mere seconds (think bridges snapping under heavy weights as just one example), itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s evident all the kids simply enjoy being there. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whether they win or lose doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter,â&#x20AC;? Voisinet said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The fact that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here and competing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the win for every single one of these students. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nice if they win, but you see a smile on all of these kids.â&#x20AC;? Each individual competition named winners, but there were also overall winners as well. At the middle school level, Grand Island Middle School placed first, Clarence Middle School placed second, and Lasalle Prep placed third. At the high school level, Cleveland Hill High School was named the 2015 Tech War Champions with Grand Island High School placing second and Orchard Park and Tonawanda City High Schools finishing in a tie for third. For more information on NCCCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tech Wars, please visit www.wnytea.com. For more information on NCCCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programs, please visit www.niagaraccc.edu.
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