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City chooses realtor for Spaulding Commerce Park By Kimberlee Sabshin NT SUN CORRESPONDENT
In the near future, Spaulding Commerce Park, the former home of Spaulding Fibre, will have realtors to help market the property and at-
tract tenants. Last Tuesday, Oct. 28, City of Tonawanda Mayor Rick Davis announced the city selected Cushman and Wakefield and Pyramid Brokerage Company to market the property, which still has vacant
land for development, to future buyers. The process was made final at the regular Common Council meeting on Tuesday, when the council voted to approve the contract with the companies to begin as of Nov. 4. The resolution autho-
rized Davis to enter into an agreement with the real estate agents, and they will start marketing it now that the formal agreement has been signed and put into place, Davis said. In the past, the city
used Buffalo Niagara Enterprise to show the lot to visitors, but Davis said his concern was that their main focus is bringing business to Erie County as a whole, rather than specifically trying to market that land to ben-
efit the city by bringing in revenue. Davis and his administrative assistant, Charlie Rech, had narrowed their choices down to two candidates.
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Board hears results of latest school district audit KImberlee Sabshin NT SUN CORRESPONDENT
At last Tuesday’s Tonawanda City School District Board of Education meeting, the board heard results of a recent audit on its financial position. Richard Ertel, of accounting firm Amato, Fox and Company, presented the findings of an external audit for the district. Two reports, addressing how the audit was conducted and areas that needed to be worked on, both went well, he said. The audit report also included opinions on the “fair presentation of the financial statement, compliance with law and regulations, the federal funds and how they were spent, and extra classroom funds,” which “found no deficiencies in any of those areas, which is as good as you can get,” he said. “The general fund, at the end of the year, wound up with a fund balance of $4 million, approximately,” Ertel said. “Of that, you sent $1 million aside for next year’s budget, another $850,000 for encumbrances that were placed, and you have reserves of about $951,000, so that leaves you with spendable money of about $1.2 million, which is a good position to be in. It’s a nice, strong position, and it’s also under the 4 percent limit the state imposes on you.”
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Special interview with Marine Corp veteran By Mary Mazur
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Dave Willard is the Task Force Commander at the Veterans of Foreign Wars post 7545, located at 110 Elgin St., Tonawanda. Willard served four years of active duty in the Marine Corps as a Combat Engineer before joining the Army Reserves. In 1965, he enlisted and attended basic training at Parris Island Military Installation in South Carolina and Combat Engineer Training at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. After his training Willard went directly to combat in Vietnam: a time he will never forget. He spent 20 months in a combat zone. Fortunately he did not sustain any injuries although he can recall some close calls. One time “our unit was hit for seven days straight,” said Willard who explained many times the hardest part of his experience was the sheer confusion of it all. “The second night we got attacked by rockets we were told that the enemy was wearing the US uniforms.” Shortly after Willard’s unit realized that the unit firing at them was
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At Tuesday’s regular City of Tonawanda Common Council meeting, Mayor Rick Davis and the council held a public hearing on the budget, two weeks before its vote. Reductions in the budget had City of Tonawanda firefighters and residents expressing concerns about reductions to the fire department and possible closing of an afterschool program at the Kohler Youth Center. Last month, Fire Chief Charles Stuart said the city planned to save money by not promoting two more firefighters to replace two assistant chiefs who are retiring shortly. Additionally, two of the city’s fire platoons would be reduced from six firefighters to five, the minimum number required to be on duty at a
time. Stuart expressed his dissatisfaction with this on Tuesday, saying that although the department would still be able to function, it is not an optimal situation. “The proposed cuts to the fire department budget, I have to publicly state that we do not find those acceptable,” Stuart said. “I’m not going to stand here and tell you that the sky is going to fall and babies are going to die – that’s not the case. People adapt to whatever we have to adapt to.” Stuart also emphasized Davis put time into considering the budget cuts, and did not haphazardly decide to make them in a reckless manner, calling them “well-thoughtout and well-meaning.” However, he also pointed out that of the city police department, the Department of Public Works and the fire department, the fire department is
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the least expensive to operate. The cuts will have an impact on how it operates, Stuart said, calling his department a “skeleton crew.” “I know that cuts have to be made somewhere, but maybe just more thought and discussion,” Bacon told the council. “As a department, we have always been very willing to do whatever it takes. We’ve given the city a lot of savings over the years through our plans and our help, and I think we work better as a team rather than as adversaries.” Additionally, several parents with children who attend the Kohler Street afterschool program voiced their concerns, adding that the program is centrally-located, offered by the City of Tonawanda Recreation Department and affordable compared to other programs. Parents received letters at the beginning of November that the center would be closing, and more than one parent suggested the city raise END OF SEASON RATES
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In the efforts of beautifying portions of the city, and utilizing unused space, repairs are currently being made to one of the buildings at Veterans Park, in the City of Tonawanda. During a meeting of the city’s Disaster Preparedness Advisory Committee, the need for space to house the city’s Emergency Management Office came up and it was suggested by a member to look into using the vacant building in Veteran’s Park. Committee member and former City of Tonawanda Alderman Tom Smyers and Tonawanda Fire Chief Charles Stuart took notice of this and enlisted the help of a few students enrolled at Erie 1 BOCES, in the Building Trades class. Instructor of the class, Roger Broeker, saw this request as an opportunity for his students to help make a difference in the community. “The building was originally built in 1938 as a rest room for the use of park visitors. At some point in time (1980s) a new bathroom was constructed in a more central location of the park and the building sat vacant until it was revamped to house the City of Tonawanda Police Department’s Underwater Dive Team,” said Stuart. “The dive team used the building to store equipment and for team meetings.” Stuart added, “An air compressor system to refill SCUBA cylinders was also stored there. In 2009 the dive team reorganized and no longer used the building and it has been vacant ever since. The now vacant building revealed, after an inspection, that a part of the roof had deteriorated to the point that water had leaked in, but otherwise the building appeared to be in sound condition. The building is of mainly masonry construction with walls built out of large dimensional rocks.
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ing buildings, which means learning to problem solve as you go…Students work on all aspects of the project from estimating material amounts and costs, logistics of scaffolding and electric, demolition and roof tear off, and new roof construction including decking, shingles, aluminum trim and repairing broken masonry.” This is not an easy task to accomplish on their own, however, it does make it a bit easier when the City of Tonawanda provides donuts to start their day. The city purchased the building materials, providing busing, bathrooms and electric. Although the project is taking a bit longer than expected, Broeker has faith that he, and his students, will finish the project by the expected, Thanksgiving, finish date. “My students have been very excited to help with this project and all tell me how they drive their families by the site and like to point out to them what they have done. It is a real sense of pride to them and will continue to be for many years,” said Broeker. He continued, “I look forward to continuing these community outreach projects by providing our hands and our hammers,” said Broeker.
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City hears proposal for Little League Drive land By Kimberlee Sabshin NT SUN CORRESPONDENT
At its informal meeting Tuesday, members of the City of Tonawanda Common Council heard suggestions from the owner of MCW Construction, Inc., in North Tonawanda, regarding a proposal for some possible options for building houses on Little League Drive in the future. Mike Wachowicz, who said he has submitted such proposals for building houses in North Tonawanda, said North Tonawanda accepts about six to 10 new houses per year, and he said similar figures would likely be reasonable for the City of Tonawanda. Although nothing has been decided, council members heard Wachowicz’s suggestions and asked him questions of the process.
“I don’t think we could have any greater expectations or less,” Wachowicz said. “I think it’s a little bit of a unique site, and I think we could do a little bit with the planning board, do adjustments, take advantage of the bike paths and location. I think the concerns of the City of Tonawanda were the financing that was brought up several times.” MCW is a small company, with four or five employees, and Wachowicz owns several corporations, adding that his employees often move from one of these corporations to another. When Fourth Ward Councilwoman Jenna Koch asked Wachowicz what attracted him to the Little League Drive site, he explained that the project is similar to others he has already done. “We’ve done this in
Clarence, we’ve done it in Wheatfield and in North Tonawanda, about three or four times,” Wachowicz said. “We’re talking anywhere from maybe 30 at a minimum, to 60 at a maximum, for the amount of sites we could have over there.” The houses would range in size from 1,400 to 2,000 square feet. Wachowicz proposed first putting up three to four model houses to see what generates the most interest. “If the small ranch sells first, we put up another small ranch. If the larger house sells first, we put up another larger house.” “In other words, it would pretty much deal with what the people want,” he added. “There’s no other way to do it in a situation like this. If you put up the wrong house, it would sit
forever, so I would just put the houses up and sell them as you go along.” Wachowicz noted that some people may want a small, three-bedroom ranch. Others may want a larger house, and the twostory houses would be catered more toward families who move into the area. The prices would depend on infrastructure, but a smaller ranch of 1,400 square feet could sell at about $175,000. A larger ranch, between 1,800 and 2,000 square feet, could sell for $270,000 to $300,000. The process also depends on what else the person wants to add to the house. First Ward Councilman Charles Gilbert asked Wachowicz how his proposals and plans for the land are different from what Natale Builders had previ-
ously planned for the land in question. In that case, the developer had planned to buy land to build 56 single-family homes. The proposal fell through because Mayor Rick Davis, and some of the council members, objected to a plan to give the buyers of the homes a tax break by taxing the homes at 65 percent of their assessed value. “I don’t need the tax breaks. I don’t ask for the tax breaks,” Wachowicz said. He said the only thing he would ask the council to accept is a permit to allow the city to pay an engineering firm to hire an employee to watch the site. When asked again about one of Natale’s suggestions, Wachowicz said, “I don’t talk about what somebody else could do or can’t do. It’s not my opinion.”
“I deal with builders every single day. I supply them, and we supply the biggest builders in Western New York with a lot of their materials. We just build the houses. I don’t advertise – most people don’t even know I exist. We just do situations like this,” Wachowicz added. “We put the houses up. They’ll sell, but they’ll only sell a certain amount. We won’t be able to put up 20 or 30 houses.” Davis also said Wachowicz has proposed building the small ranch houses with a smaller lot size, and the two-story family homes with a larger lot size, so the maximum number of houses that would fit on the lot would vary depending on the types of houses that were built.
Kenmore Merchants Association announces two upcoming events By Kimberlee Sabshin NT SUN CORRESPONDENT
Recently, the Kenmore Merchants Association announced dates for two of its annual end-of-the-year events, intended to both keep people up-to-date on the latest Village of Kenmore happenings and bring in more traffic to local businesses as the holiday season approaches. Kenmore Mayor Patrick Mang will give his annual State of the Village Address from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 13, at Jovi’s Italian Grille and Bistro on Delaware Avenue. Additionally, the KMA will hold its third “Stop, Sip and Shop” holiday shopping event from 4-8 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 3, involving businesses on Delaware Avenue from LaSalle Avenue to Westgate Road.
Stop, Sip and Shop is a chance for local merchants to bring in business the week after Thanksgiving, and will consist of vendors selling products at tables inside businesses on Delaware Avenue. Registration is free for KMA members, and $40 for non-members. The deadline for registration is Nov. 15, and 50 spots are available on a first-come basis. Table setup begins at 2:30 p.m. According to KMA President Marcia Brogan, the State of the Village Address is typically held at a locallyowned restaurant each year, and KMA generally tries to include a variety. “We try to support our members and move the event to different venues,” she said Sunday. “In the past, it was at Kronies Bar and Grill, Sinatra’s Restaurant and then Amigo’s. We try to move it every year.”
In order to encourage people to come to the banquet for the State of the Village address, during which there will be a cash bar and complimentary appetizers, Brogan said the KMA has advertised the event on Facebook and Twitter and emails to its members. Additionally, the organization passed out 200 flyers at its annual Halloween on the Green event in the village, Brogan said. Stop, Sip and Shop, which the KMA held last year in spite of inclement weather on the day of the event, drew a “decent” turnout in spite of the storm, Brogan also commented on Sunday. Last year, local residents bundled up and supported their local vendors by walking to the event, and merchants selling their goods on Delaware “did very well,” she said. This year, Channel 7 will serve as the event’s media
Letters from Santa The North Tonawanda Department of Youth, Recreation and Parks announced that Santa will answer letters from the annual Letters to Santa Program beginning Dec. 1. To all parents, grandparents and well-meaning adults, please let your children write their own letter. Little ones may dictate a letter to a parent. Santa would also love to receive pictures from the children. Include the child’s name, age and full return address on
the letter and envelope. Santa and his helpers do try to reply to each and every letter. This program is free of charge. Because of the busyness of the season for Santa and his volunteer helpers, only letters from individual children will receive a response. Please do not ask to have letters from Santa written to pets; children deserve Santa’s full attention. Because of the volume of holiday mail, the final date to send your letter to Santa is
Monday, Dec. 8 as Santa wants to be sure that all letters are answered and delivered. To send your letter to Santa, please label the envelope: Santa Claus, 500 Wheatfield St., North Tonawanda, NY 14120. You may also handcarry your letter to the department of youth, recreation and parks office, 500 Wheatfield St., North Tonawanda by Monday, Dec. 8. Santa will send a personalized letter back, direct from the North Pole.
sponsor, as it did last year, and KMA has placed ads via other local media. “We had about 40 vendors [last year]. This year, we are only including the Delaware merchants that are members,” Brogan said. “We have more locations participating, and have some new treats for shoppers. This year, we have 10 sponsors. Last year, we had one.” According to Brogan, Edward Jones will providing an area where shoppers can rest and enjoy the sounds of holiday music, and those who make a purchase from one of the vendors will be able to receive a complementary Irish coffee or Bailey’s if they show their proof of a purchase from one of the Stop, Sip and Shop vendors. This year’s event will also feature a decorated Christmas tree raffle with its regu-
lar Chinese auction, as well as a special ornament raffle. “Guess the prominent ornament color in the jar, and be entered into a $100.00 gift card,” Brogan said. “The jar will be moving every three days, and we will be putting the location on Facebook and Twitter.” Additionally, Santa and Christmas carolers will be outside distributing boxes of popcorn, with pictures available. Anna and Elsa from the hit Disney movie “Frozen,” will also be available for photos and sing-alongs to “Let It Go”. As complimentary limousine bus will be available to take visitors from one end of the strip to the other. KMA will also sell Christmas notecards, with a photo taken by one of the vendors, for a donation of $8 for a pack of four notecards. When asked why this is
YWCA hosts KidBiz during Winter Walk The YWCA Tonawandas will host Winter Walk KidBiz from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m on Saturday, Dec. 6 at the YWCA Tonawandas, 49 Tremont St., North Tonawanda. KidBiz is a unique market place for young entrepreneurs to sell handmade crafts, used toys and books, homemade baked goods and other novelties.
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Board shares info from NYSSBA convention bers of the community in attendance some of the workshops and speakers that she personally enjoyed attending during the conference, including a presentation from an educational psychologist. “I will not do [the presentation] justice by trying to encapsulate the information that I learned,” Fusco said. “But I will say that it was very, very thought provoking, interesting and really spoke to issues dealing with things such as poverty and the impact of poverty on education.” Board member Lori Pitman also attended the NYSSBA convention as a representative of the Niagara Wheatfield School District. Before the board meeting came to a close, Pitman shared some of her thoughts and experiences from the convention. “There is a lot to learn,” Pitman agreed. Pitman shared some of what she learned from when she attended the pre-law conference at the conven-
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The members of the board of education from the Niagara Wheatfield School District took on the role of students recently when they attended the statewide education seminar in October. The New York State School Board Association’s 95th Annual Convention and Education Expo took place from Oct. 26 through Oct. 28 in New York City. The convention included various keynote speakers, more than 100 educational sessions, pre-convention workshops and business meetings. The convention included school board representatives from board of educations from across New York State. “It was a very, very good session this year,” Superintendent Dr. Lynn Marie Fusco said. “There were a number of workshops that were really beneficial.” Fusco went on to describe to the board and the mem-
tion. This particular conference focused on a variety of topics, including one important subject in all school districts: bullying. Pitman and the other attendees learned about things such as how to create a mutually respectful school environment, how to prevent bullying through other methods besides just disciplining students, school liability on its knowledge or lack thereof of bullying, and more. There was also a session on cloud computing, which is when student and other data would be stored in a cloud storage system that can be used throughout a district to access information, issues with the affordable health care act when it comes to school district employees, disabilities and sports, and potential changes to special education classes. Pitman also spoke of a presentation on school safety known as Three Keys to an Effective School Safety. This session included information on security
staffing, employee training on security matters, discussions on entry points into school buildings, and new technology that can be used for security purposes. “I also went to another presentation on preventing substance abuse by keeping kids emotionally healthy,” Pitman added. “There has been an alarming increase in the number of overdose deaths in students so I thought that information was really helpful.” Pitman also served as the voting delegate on behalf of the district. The board decided in a previous meeting in October before the conference what its decisions would be on each of the propositions that were to be voted upon at the conference and directed Pitman to vote accordingly on behalf of the district. The next conference is expected to be held in 2015 in New York City. For more information, visit www.nwcsd.k12. ny.us.
History museum receives Wurlitzer organ Members of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church delivered a no longer used Wurlitzer organ to the North Tonawanda History Museum. Their congregation has been supportive of the museum since it began. Donna Zellner Neal, executive director of the museum, had been asked to speak to members of the church back during the museum’s Oliver Street days by Gail Parske Bille, and they were first informed they would be getting the organ (a Wurlitzer Centura
Delux Model 605 organ, manufactured in 1974) by Marcia Miner Poleon. When the four men arrived with the organ, Neal learned that only Marty Hall, who did some plumbing work for the museum when the pipes and water meter froze and had to be replaced in January 2010, had been in the history museum before. Hall inquired as to how they deal with the pipes in winter. Neal told him of the insulated room their volunteers built in the basement around
the water and gas meters and the part of the building where the water and sewer and gas lines come into the building at the rear end. That was constructed in the fall of 2010 and each winter they have an electric heater on an automatic thermostatic device keeping the pipes and meters from freezing. Hall smiled at that. Since none of them, including Hall, had seen the museum’s 10,800 square feet of exhibits, Neal gave them a quick tour to get
Guidelines Holiday wreath sale benefits YWCA The YWCA Tonawandas is holding its annual holiday wreath sale to benefit programs and services. Wreaths, decorated Douglas fir, are $22 each and range from 22-24 inches. Orders are prepaid only and must be placed
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Addressing the noise BOE • from front The district’s long-term debt stands at $18 million, which went down by $2 million, and Ertel said the district is on schedule to pay it off in approximately six or seven years. The district also has a new bond anticipation note of $11 million, which eventually will be converted. “That’s actually not a lot of debt for a district of this size,” Ertel said of the audit’s findings. “Your district is sitting at a very, very solid position. You’ve had a good, solid year, and you’re at a good, solid position on your balance sheet.” Ertel also said the school lunch fund has a balance of $156,000, which went down $28,000 from the past year due to “a variety of issues,” including the types of meals available. The general fund balance has also been going up, as it has been for the last couple of years. On the expense side, the district came in under budget by approximately $1.8 million, which he praised. “You had some real savings there, which indicates to me that you’re keeping an eye on the dollars, so that’s a really good thing to have,” Ertel added.
Also during the meeting, Mysliwy said the district has taken steps with regards to noise complaints from nearby residents about the stadium during Tonawanda High School athletic events, related to announcers speaking too loudly into the microphone and the selections of music chosen to be played over the loudspeakers possibly being inappropriate for certain audiences. “One of the residents was present during an inspection of the speakers by Toth’s Sports, and later indicated that during subsequent events, the noise level had improved,” Mysliwy said. “The athletic director has also had conversations with the announcers regarding the sound.” Maryanne Miller, a Fletcher Street resident who previously informed the board of her concerns, thanked the board for addressing the issues. “I just wanted to thank you all for really making an effort to make it better, and it has been. Tonight, I could hear it, but it was within reason again. I don’t expect to not hear anything, but I do appreciate your efforts,” she said.
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Educate yourself, others at the Health Fair By Kori Sciandra
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To better educate the community on topics such as the aging eye, retina care, dentistry, dermatology, hearing, low vision and more, as they relate to the aging process Dr. Saralyn Notaro Rietz will be hosting a free health fair called Aging from the Neck Up from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 15 at the Amherst Senior Center, 370 John James Audubon Parkway, Amherst. As an ophthalmologist, or retina specialist, Rietz hopes to provide her guests with valuable information about the aging eye and retina care. She is the only female retina specialist practicing in Western New York. Her insight to your future and the best way to care for your eyes could make a difference in your life and others. “Much of my practice concerns itself with aging changes in the back of the eye, or retina. In caring for patients over the years, I have seen it is not only ocular aging they worry about
or care about, but also aging changes that affect the rest of their bodies. In fact, whether young or old, I think we all wonder about what things will be like as we age,� said Rietz. “We are living at a time when life expectancy is increasing, and aging in general is a real concern.� Rietz, and her staff, thought it would be neat to gather experts who could address changes that occur in various parts of our bodies as we age, and to do it in a way that the information could be presented to a large number of people. Since Buffalo is an aging city, this seemed suitable. In addition to learning about the aging eye, attendees will hear about dental changes, skin changes, and neurologic changes that occur with age. “It is not the intention for audience members to become expert in every detail of aging, but rather to leave with an overview of aging changes that can occur in this region of the body, and perhaps more importantly to identify those in the community that can educate and help with those changes
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REALTOR • from front “My administrative assistant and I had meetings with both firms about two weeks ago, and then talked about their experience, what their plans were to market the Spaulding lot, and we just felt that Cushman and Wakefield, and Pyramid Brokerage Company, had the expertise that we were looking for as it pertained to vacant, shovel-ready properties.â€? Davis said the companies have merged for the sake of the proposal, and will mutually work together to help market the vacant lot. Davis said he chose the two companies because the other candidate seemed to have more experience with abandoned buildings and their possible reuse. “There were no abandoned buildings on Spaulding,â€? Davis said. “Cushman and Wakefield, and Pyramid, seemed to have more expertise with vacant, shovel-ready property. Their marketing of shovelready property was great, so that’s why, at the end of the day, we went with them.â€? They will begin to market the property now that the city’s Common Council has approved the contract. Last year, the city secured Simmers Crane Design and Services Company, which has existed since 1958 and has expanded from providing engineering services to offering a full range of services for cranes for engineering, namely smaller ones for use in-
side buildings. “When you think of cranes, you think of the big steel behemoths, but these are indoor cranes that use a lot of hoists and pulleys. It runs the length of the ceiling and it takes good from one end of a building to another.� Davis said Simmers Crane is working on construction in the Spaulding Commerce Park and plans to be open for business by late winter or early spring of 2015, but there are still 42 more acres of land up for grabs. As of the end of October, Davis said the new building’s foundation had been laid out, with some cinder block walls. “I believe they’re about four to five months away from being totally done,� Davis said. “That is why I said late winter, early spring, as a timeframe.� According to Davis, tax breaks from the Erie County Industrial Development Agency and the Buffalo Billion, which he said was a “big chunk of change� that Governor Andrew Cuomo has set aside for not only Buffalo, but the rest of New York, will benefit the City of Tonawanda as well as Buffalo. The mayor said there are some additional guidelines a company that is expanding, or a startup company, must qualify for in order to tap into those funds. “It’s another box that companies can check for a site, like Spaulding, to entice them to want to build there,� Davis said.
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Wheatfield legion riders PIZZA looking forward to Veteran’s Day BOB’S By Sallie Moppert NT SUN CORRESPONDENT
With Veteran’s Day right around the corner, people all across Western New York are preparing to say thank you to all of the men and women that have served or are currently serving the country through the armed forces. Also looking forward to Veteran’s Day are the chapters, posts and organizations that are comprised of and work with veterans throughout the area. The Greater Niagara Chapter of American Legion Riders Post #1451 in Wheatfield is one of the many organizations looking forward to celebrating the men and women that have served this country on Veteran’s Day. “It’s a great opportunity to honor our veterans,” explained Tom LaVigne from the Wheatfield Legion Riders. “We are here to support the veterans and we are looking forward to showing them how important they are to us as Americans.” To celebrate Veteran’s Day, the Wheatfield Legion Riders will be hosting a flag retirement and Veteran’s Day ceremony. The ceremony will take place from 11
a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at the Wheatfield Legion Riders Post #1451 in Sanborn. The Veteran’s Day ceremony and flag retirement will be a great opportunity to recognize and thank all of the veterans, young and old, for their service to the country. The Wheatfield Legion Riders has veterans of all ages and experiences throughout its over 800 members, including veterans from World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, Desert Storm, and more recent tours of duty in Afghanistan and Iraq. “You get a real sense of Americanism,” LaVigne added. “It’s a great feeling to show these veterans how much we care and appreciate what they’ve done for us.” Besides the Veteran’s Day ceremony, the Wheatfield Legion Riders are active in many other community events and fundraisers. The veterans and volunteers of the Post visit nursing homes throughout the year to visit with the residents, participate in fundraisers for those who may be disabled or sick, and many other events throughout the community. With the upcoming holi-
day season, the Wheatfield Legion Riders will be looking to give back to the community and also spread some holiday cheer. In December, the Post is looking to host a Christmas Party for kids. And, throughout November and December, the Post will serve as a drop off location for the annual Toys for Tots drive held by the Marine Corp. Toys for Tots is a toy drive that collects new and unwrapped toys that will go to children in need to ensure that they will have a present to open during this coming holiday season. The Wheatfield Legion Riders usually meet once per month. Veterans that are interested in joining the Post can stop by and pick up an application. Veterans will need to show their discharge papers before their application is accepted to the Post. Donations and volunteers are always welcome and can be dropped off at the Post. The Wheatfield Legion Riders Post #1451 is located at 6525 Ward Road in Sanborn. For more information, contact the Post at 731-4712 or visit www.wheatfieldlegionriders.org.
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Austin’s adventurous wish in Alaska
Austin’s wish to travel to Alaska came true all thanks to wish-granting volunteers and the power of Make-A-Wish. Photo courtesy of Make-a-Wish Foundation. During his senior year of high school, Austin was diagnosed with cancer. His doctors found three tumors, each the size of a softball in his body. However, that did not stop Austin from pursuing his wildest dream. With the help of his wish-granting volunteers, and the power of Make-A-Wish, Austin and his father were able to travel to Alaska. They enjoyed a week-long stay centered on
fishing, hiking, and canoeing. From the very first moment Austin was told he was eligible for a wish, he knew what his wish was going to be. “I had always wanted to live in Alaska one day,” explains Austin, “So visiting there was my ultimate dream.” Austin and his dad were in for quite a trip. During their first couple of days, they enjoyed an Alaskan train ride, as well as a strenuous
Class of 1954 donates to history museum
The last meeting of the reunion committee of the North Tonawanda High School Class of 1954 took place on Saturday, Nov. 1 in the North Tonawanda History Museum. The committee had given the museum a donation last year as a deposit on their 60th reunion visit earlier this year. Their visit on Saturday was to
be their final meeting as a committee and they made a donation of the funds left in their reunion planning account. Gabriel DiBernardo, speaking on behalf of the committee, told Donna Zellner Neal, executive director of the museum, that the class of 1954 hoped that other reunion classes would follow their lead.
hike up Flattop Mountain. The fun was only beginning for Austin, as he and his dad would spend the next four days at Redoubt Mountain Lodge. Upon arriving at the lodge, Austin and his dad were greeted by their guide, Adam, who soon became a close friend. Adam took the pair fishing, hiking and canoeing each day, and Austin’s favorite moment was when
bear had torn it apart in search of an apple. “It was unbelievable,” Austin says. He goes on to describe this special moment by saying, “I feel so blessed and thankful for the trip altogether. It helped my mental state of mind and brought my dad and me even closer together during a time of constant struggles.” Austin goes on to thank Make-AWish – “The impact of this wish can’t even be described
in words. My sincere thanks to all who helped make my wildest dreams a reality.” The road to a joyful wish experience begins when a caring person refers a child to Make-A-Wish. If you know a family with a child faced with a life-threatening medical condition, please visit wny. wish.org/refer or call toll free at (888) 869-9474. You may also call the Buffalo office at 810-8474 with questions.
AAA seeks insurance scholarship applicants AAA Members Insurance Agency is seeking applications from local high school seniors for AAA’s seventh annual insurance scholarship for Western and Central New York. The deadline for consideration is Dec. 31 and applications are available for download by visiting www.AAA.com/Insurance.
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they hiked up to the Summit. “Adam had hiked up the mountain ten times, but had only made it once to the Summit,” says Austin. “We made it all the way to the top and the view was amazing! We stayed up there for about an hour, telling stories and enjoying the view. It was incredible.” On their hike back down the mountain, Austin went to grab his backpack, but a black
AAA’s 2015 Insurance Scholarship for Western and Central New York will be awarded to six graduating high school seniors that demonstrate excellence in academics and community involvement and plan to attend a college, university or accredited technical school in New York State. Three $1,000 first place scholarships and three $500
second place scholarships will be awarded throughout AAA Western and Central New York’s territory, including the areas of greater Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse. “Over the course of six years, AAA has awarded local students with nearly $30,000 in this scholarship program,” said David Weber, vice president of
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