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Orchard Park East Aurora trustees debate Police will soon raising fees for hosting events receive first body cameras

By Tim Fenster

ORCHARD PARK SUN EDITOR

East Aurora trustees remain divided on whether to bill organizations for a portion of the cost of hosting their large events in the village. After holding numerous discussions on the issue, trustees deliberated a plan that would split event costs between the village and the event’s organizers at the board’s Monday, Jan. 5 meeting. Proponents of the plan point out estimates that the village spends thousands in overtime pay for police and Department of Public Works employees - and for crossing guards - for every large event that causes temporary street closures. Under the proposed plan, event organizers would receive total cost estimates before the event, and then be billed for half that after the fact. Following a lengthy, extensive deliberation among trustees, the board elected to table the proposed plan for further discussion and reworking. Board members hope to reach a decision by their next meeting, Monday, Jan. 19. Trustees Peter Mercurio and Randolph West argued that it’s not the responsibility

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Large events like the Art Festival cost the village thousands, mosty in overtime for police and DPW employees. Now trustees are considering ways to recoup costs from the organizers. of village taxpayers to cover costs for organizations that are in some cases profiting from events held on village property. “If it benefits the residents, I say the residents should pay for it,” West said. “But if it primarily benefits the businesses, then I think the businesses should pay for it.” Trustee Patrick Shea pointed out that some of these large events support not-for-profit organizations.

The Toy Town Auto Show, for example, is a fundraiser for the Moose Lodge, which donates to a number of charitable causes. Estimates put the cost of the Auto Show at approximately $3,300. However, those estimates include all work that police and DPW employees put toward the event. At Shea’s urging, village officials agreed to only bill for police and DPW overtime hours.

West estimated the cost then to the Moose Lodge at close to $1,000. “It’s juice not worth the squeeze,” Shea said. Under the current policy, event organizers must only pay the village a $75 fee to process their temporary use permit application, which are required months in advance of the event.

After more than a year of research and testing, Orchard Park Police are at last ordering body cameras, as a means to record stronger evidence and hopefully deescalate otherwise confrontational situations. The body cameras are expected to arrive later this month or early February. Police are purchasing 24 of the devices, known as the Prima Facie Body Camera and manufactured by Safety Vision. They can be mounted on a patrol vehicle as well as the center of an officers’ vest. But wearing the cameras is entirely optional for officers. The department’s voluntary use policy is based on the best current practices from other police agencies they have been in contact with, said Chief Mark Pacholec. Pacholec also said “most” of his officers are interested in using the technology. “Some aren’t,” he added. In light of the events in Ferguson and Staten Island - and the occasionally violent protests that swept the nation in the months following - many are calling for body cameras as a means of keeping police accountable. However, Pacholec said studies show body cameras actually lead to fewer complaints against police, and frequently help dismiss false complaints. Body cameras also reduce uncooperative and combative behavior from offenders, he said. In some instances, simply informing an unruly individual that he or she is on cameras will completely change a situation. “It shows the attitude of both the individual and the officer at the time of the incident,” Pacholec said. “A lot of studies have shown that just having these, and telling people you have them, tends to deescalate the situations. You have less use of force, you have better behavior all around.”

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The cast and crew of East Aurora High School’s production of Beauty and the Beast sure have their work cut out for them on this one. Most their seniors and musical vets graduated last June, leaving a new but enthusiastic cast. Snovember cost them too many rehearsals. The characters are almost entirely nonhuman, requiring laborious costume design and creative role-acting. The set, including a two-story, 30foot long castle, is immense. In short, you could say it’s a difficult year for a difficult production. But the cast, crew and directors aren’t setting their sights any lower. In fact, Director Christopher Cummins hopes this is the year his kids bring home The Kenny Award for Outstanding Musical Production. The Kenny Awards, sponsored by Shea’s Performing

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Cast, crew members enter ‘exciting’ final weeks with determination, enthusiasm Play from Page 1 Cast-members note that it’s about now, with just a few weeks left to showtime, that the production starts to come together. The set begins to resemble the final thing. The directors polish the performances with a finer toothed comb. Rehearsals run later and later, and their deadline looms. In spite of the added pressure, or perhaps because of it, this is for many the most exciting part of the monthslong production. “I feel like the best part is right now,� said Co-student Director Marisa Miner, a junior and actress playing Mrs. Potts. “People are starting to realize we have a show to put on, and it’s not so much an after-school activity as a universal event. I’m very excited.� Evidencing the difficulty of Beauty & the Beast, Miner noted that her teapot costume puts a good deal of physical strain on her handle arm. Other cast members noted the difficulty of playing aristocratic, 19th-century French house staff who also happen to be inanimate objects. “The reality is it’s not real. But we have to make it real,� said Brooke Hendrick, a sophomore and the produc-

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A director reminds students to watch their spacing and positions during rehearsal. tion’s dance captain. These characters also require complex, multifaceted costumes, which were made entirely by the students and faculty. The sole exception is the Beast mask, which the school purchased and which will be worn by freshman Shawn Linder. Linder, who also plays linebacker on the school’s football team, has past acting experience from the East Aurora Middle School drama club and the Aurora Waldorf School. “This is without a doubt the biggest

role I’ve ever had,â€? he said, “and people are actually going to come see this one.â€? Rounding out the lead cast is junior Anna Fitzpatrick, who plays Belle and was a lead dancer in last year’s production of 42nd Street. Ben Nemec will play the villain Gaston, Ethan McAtee will play Cogsworth and Jesse Frank will play Lumière; if you’ve forgotten, that’s the clock butler and the candlestick maĂŽtre d’, respectively. Cummins praised the efforts of the entire cast, crew and faculty, offering

a special kudos to the stage crew for their creativity and frugality. The stage crew utilized portions of old set pieces to save time and costs, and also have the physically demanding (and often overlooked) task of transforming sets between scenes. East Aurora High School’s production of Beauty and the Beast will run at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6 and Saturday, Feb. 7, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8. Tickets may be purchased at showtix4u.com or at the door.

Chief Pacholec: body cameras aren’t a ‘cure-all’ Cameras from Page 1 Orchard Park Police began researching the technology in late 2013. Last May,

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Art students help Family Justice Center

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Haley Walek, Kayla Paolini, Kathryn Gossel, Kelly Rosenfeld, Abbie Probst, Elise Miller, Sasha Komarova and Liza Tretyakov. Students from Mrs. Bond’s Honors Art Class used their talent and creativity to refurbish a dollhouse for the Family Jus-

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added. “It’s not enough to simply hear someone lecture on an important topic. People want to share their thoughts, ask questions, and tell their own stories. Lifetree offers a safe place and time to do that.” Lifetree Café will be offered at 7 p.m. every Thursday, starting Jan. 15. Admission to the 60-minute events is free. Snacks and beverages are available. Questions about Lifetree Cafe may be directed to Mike Wrigglesworth at 649-6261 or mike@deltabuffalo.org.

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The organization’s website, LifetreeCafe.com, invites visitors to participate online in the same topical conversations that occur each week at the live venues. “Lifetree serves as a comfortable place to meet other people who are interested in the same issues.” Schultz said. “The atmosphere resembles a warm, neighborhood coffee shop. The experience gives people practical help and insight on life issues, and provides a hopeful spiritual connection.” “We’ve found that people today want to participate in the conversation,” Schultz

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Everything from politics to prayer will be featured at a new weekly experience called Lifetree Café. This “conversation café” — located at 3766 Abbott Road, Orchard Park — is part of a national network of locations that offer participatory events related to life and faith. The Lifetree Café experience is a scheduled hour of “stories and conversations to feed the soul,” said local director Mike Wrigglesworth. The hour typically includes a short original film and guided conversation. A local host directs the hour. “It’s sort of like a live, local

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Want to share your opinion with us? Dear Orchard Park & East Aurora residents: Do you ever feel the need to get something off of your chest? Do you have something important to say, but don’t know how to get your voice heard? Well, welcome to the Orchard Park & East Aurora Sun “Letter to the Editor� page. The letter to the editor page is designed to have community members write in and voice their concerns and/or opinions. If you have a town issue that you would like to address, please send me a letter. If you want to recognize someone for doing a good deed, please send me a letter. Any topic that you feel is important, I would like to hear about it. All that I ask is that the letter be well written and that you include your name and address in the letter as well. Please refrain from using any profanity or name calling for that will not be published in the paper. The letter to the editor is strictly a constructive way for the community to voice their opinions on matters and have it be published for our readers. I hope that this opportunity will pique your interest. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Please send your letters to: Attn: Tim Fenster, OP Sun Editor Community Papers of WNY 75 Boxwood Lane Cheektowaga, NY 14227 Email: tfenster@orchardparksun.com

Background on Remy Orffeo’s appointment as town clerk At last week’s Town Board meeting, long-time resident Remy Orffeo was appointed to the position of town clerk. An elected position, the exceptional appointment became necessary upon the retirement of town clerk Carol Hutton last September. Her unexpected retirement, however, left just over one year in her four-year term. In such circumstances the law authorizes the governing legislative body to appoint someone to fill the office until the next election. That election will occur this November. Upon notification of the town clerk’s retirement the board resolved not to simply fill the position, but rather to continue its application of best business practices. We proceeded to consult with both the town clerk and her deputy, and a determination was made to allow sufficient time for a needs assessment. Obviously the key person in the assessment, and the one upon whom the town board must principally rely, would be the deputy who, by law, is responsible for the oversight of that department in the absence of the town clerk. After three months the deputy clerk indicated that the department could not continue operating short-

handed, and that it was “miraculous� that they had not fallen behind yet. Clearly, the need to promptly fill the vacant position was not only palpable but necessary to assure that citizen service is not compromised. Kudos to the members of the town clerk’s office for their diligence during this assessment period! Mr. Orffeo has served our community in many capacities and for many years. Having just completed his eighth year as planning coordinator, he will bring to the town clerk’s office the degreed credentials, knowledge, aptitudes, work ethic and experience – including organizational, that is, town government – that will continue the kind of outstanding service and innovative thinking our community expects. Mike Sherry, Orchard Park Town Councilman

Sherry gives New Year’s invocation for the Orchard Park Town Board

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respect to our police department, and most recently we assembled a panel of the leaders who so capably oversaw the town’s response to “Snovember.� With a view to working for and more closely with our community, we created several mechanisms which we anticipate will improve the way government operates – the Senior Services Task Force, the Government Efficiencies Task Force, the Community Activities Center Task Force, and we have begun the process for establishing a strategic planning committee. Whereas an assessment of these initiatives will be provided at this year’s State of the Town Address in February (do consider attending), the fact of these innovations and efforts is indicative of our commitment to the vision we laid out. In last year’s address we also paid tribute to the many individuals, the 23 committees and boards, and our employees who have so ably led our “growing, well-educated, safe, environmentally conscious and financially sound community� through the years and have been directly involved in the qual-

ity of services provided to Orchard Park. Thus, we arrive at part two of the Town Board’s invocation, our petition for continued assistance and dedication. As a community we remain dependent upon the know-how, good will and motivation of such individuals, groups and employees. The third and final part of our New Year’s invocation gives expression to our hopes for 2015, and in that sense takes on the form of a prayer. May we, the Town Board, provide the kind of leadership that is eager to serve the needs, interests and desires of our community; may we be diligent in protecting the value of residents’ tax dollars by enhancing services while controlling costs; may we be vigilant to guard our open spaces, the integrity of our neighborhoods, and the charm of our community; and may we follow growth management strategies that strengthen residential and business development consistent with the character and services of our community. Mike Sherry, Orchard Park Town Councilman

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ceremony, event or undertaking. The beginning of a new year strikes me as the perfect time to give this kind of a threefold invocation for the Town Board. For the first part of our invocation, I refer to last February’s inaugural State of the Town Address. In that address we laid out a vision for town government consisting of seven values – servant leadership, community building, employees, performance, transparency, accountability, collaboration – and three goals – implementation of department performance assessments, initiation of the police reaccreditation process, and beginning to develop department strategic plans. Allow me to reference some particulars from the past year that are reflective of those values and goals. Indicative of our desire to listen, respond, inform and be accountable, we regularly submitted articles to our local papers explaining various issues and processes (e.g., our 2015 budgeting process and outcome), and posted various reports on the town’s web page. We also held two public input sessions with

modeled, you invite your neighbors to come in and cook. Yes, that is the plan at The Inn during its upcoming kitchen re-do. From Jan. 5 - Feb. 8, The Inn’s kitchen will be undergoing some major renovations including a new Italian marble floor. It was decided early on in the planning to keep The Inn vibrant during this time. Management felt this would be a great opportunity to highlight the recently updated Craftsman Lounge, offer The Inn to local not-for-profit groups for fundraising events and welcome local restaurants and food trucks to use The Inn as venue to share what they have to offer. “We wanted to take this time to share The Inn with our friends and neighbors in thanks for their years of support. It is also an opportunity for us to offer our guests new experiences in

cuisine and music,� said Martha Augat, Innkeeper for The Roycroft. The management of The Inn has reached out to local restaurants and food trucks to assist with food service and currently has Arriba Tortilla, Elm St. Bakery, the Philly Flattop and R and R BBQ food trucks scheduled on select nights. They also are working with several not-for-profit groups that will be holding special events to support their causes. The East Aurora Kiwanis are having their first ever Golden Globes Party on Jan. 12 and the East Aurora Middle School PTO will have a Murder Mystery Night on Jan. 31. The Inn is also collaborating with two music venues - The Music Room and the EA Music Fest - to bring both local and regional talent to perform. On Wednesday night, the Music Room will sponsor

an open mike style evening featuring local bands and performers. On select Saturday nights, organizers of the EA Music Fest will partner with The Inn to bring some of WNY’s best groups to the Craftsman Lounge. The Saturday concert schedule includes The Skiffle Ministrels, David Miller and Other Sinners, Jony James Blues Band and Pirate Dreams. The Inn’s kitchen will reopen just in time for Valentine’s Day with a lovely holiday inspired menu and romantic getaway packages. Throughout the winter, The Inn will be offering great overnight rates for a stay in one of the 28 beautiful suites and winter packages. For a full schedule of events, winter accommodations or to make a reservation, visit www.rocyroftinn.com or call 652-5552.

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Hit and Run On Dec. 28, Orchard Park Police responded to a reported hit and run that occurred on Milestrip Road near the Quaker Crossings Plaza. The victim told police he was rear-ended by a Volkswagen Beetle. Police are continuing to investigate.

AUO Around 12:35 p.m. Dec. 27, Orchard Park Police stopped a vehicle on West Quaker Road after observing the vehicle travel at 50 miles per hour in a 30 mph zone. The operator, Sandra Jones, 47, of Williamsville, was found to be unlicensed and have a suspended license. Jones was charged with speeding, unlicensed operation and aggravated unlicensed operation in the third degree. She was released on $100 bail.

False Impersonation Around 11:20 p.m. Dec. 27, Orchard Park Police responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle on Berg Road. One of the individuals in the vehicle allegedly gave police a false name. The offender, Robert Smith, 49, of Buffalo, claimed to be a different individual with the same first and last name, but a different middle initial and of a different age. Police released Smith as they were receiving other calls, but later discovered that Smith has several outstanding warrants from the City of Buffalo. Police said they plan to charge him with false impersonation.

Suspended Registration Around 3:10 p.m. Jan. 4, Orchard Park Police pulled over a motor vehicle on Abbott Road near Berg Road after observing that the vehicle had a taillight out. Police determined that the vehicle’s registration was suspended and the inspection was expired. The operator, Giovanna Rondinelli, 29, of Hamburg, was charged with operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration, expired inspection and a broken taillight. She was released on $100 bail.

Assault Around 10:20 p.m. Jan. 2, Orchard Park Police responded to a domestic incident. Timothy Sawczyn, 37, of Boston, was arrested and charged with felony second degree assault, felony obstruction of breathing, misdemeanor second degree harassment and felony first degree criminal contempt. Police say Sawczyn had physically assaulted his sister, knocked her on the ground and began to beat and choke her. Sawczyn fled the scene but was later recovered with assistance from the Erie County Sheriff’s Office. Sawczyn was held pending arraignment.

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of marijuana. He was issued a ticket for unlawful possession of marijuana and then turned over the Buffalo Police.

Unlawful Possession of Marijuana Around 12:40 a.m. Jan. 6, Orchard Park Police stopped a vehicle for speeding on North Buffalo Road. The officer smelled an odor of marijuana, and found the operator, Derrick Bleem, 21, of Blasdell, to be in possession of marijuana, a marijuana pipe and a marijuana grinder. He was issued tickets for unlawful possession of marijuana and speeding.

DWI Around 4:30 a.m. Jan. 1, Orchard Park Police observed a motor vehicle spin out and then initiated a traffic stop. The operator, Leah Ramos, 21, of Hamburg, showed signs of intoxication and failed her field sobriety tests. She screened positive for alcohol and was taken into custody for driving while intoxicated. Upon searching her vehicle, police found a marijuana pipe and a switchblade knife. Ramos later submitted to a breath test, which showed a reading of .12 percent blood alcohol concentration. She was charged with DWI, criminal possession of a weapon, unlawful possession of marijuana and moving from lane unsafely.

Around 10:30 p.m. Jan. 3, Orchard Park Police pulled over a vehicle on Abbott Road and determined that the operator, Erik Roman, 26, of Buffalo, had outstanding arrest warrants from the City of Buffalo. Roman was also found to be in possession

Erie County CCE hosts workshops for beginner farmers Over the past six months, Erie County Cornell Cooperative Extension has engaged 50-plus beginning farmers in a series of workshops at The Beginning Farmer Discussion Group. Each workshop has been tailored to the needs of the farmers in the region. Several topics that were addressed during the first sessions included: marketing, where to sell, CSA, wholesale or retail, meet the ag organizations of Erie County (including soil and water conservation, NRCS, FSA, Campbell Bolas Associates and Farm Bureau). The beginning farmer workshops are informal and are held at the CCE Erie County Auditorium at 21 South Grove St., East Aurora. On Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. CCE Erie will host another session with Lynn Oswald, director of the Small Business Development Center at Niagara County Community College. Participants can bring their al-

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Beginner farmers attend a workshop held by the Erie County Cornell Cooperative Extension at 21 South Grove St. ready written business plans for review or learn how to write a business plan. We are very excited to be working with NCCC for our next meeting. The workshops are held bi-monthly during the spring months. We hope to get into growing techniques;

topics will include: reading a soil test, organic farming, cover crops, and composting. The result of these meetings has been an improved collaboration between farmers, and some new joint projects have formed to improve individual farm successes.

“Having once been a beginning farmer myself, I know that having an opportunity to meet with others who are just starting to farm to share with, learn from, and laugh with can be invaluable,” said Diane Held, CCE Erie County executive director.

East Aurora Schools offering variety of community education courses East Aurora Schools Community Education has released the late-winter/spring term catalog, with 49 courses offered in the district in the Feb. 1 – June 30 term, as well as hundreds of online courses. Courses vary from one night to full term, with new course offerings in the schedule as well seasoned favorites. If you haven’t started your new year’s fitness regime yet, you’re sure to find something you like in our fitness schedule—Ellen Pfeil has added another session of the popular Stronger Bodies/Stronger Bones at 300 Gleed Ave. (Aurora Town Hall building), encouraging students of any age or fitness level to work out twice a week with weights for stronger muscles and bones, and for increased flexibility and wellbeing. Jane Schmidt has increased her yoga offerings to three sessions each week—something for every ability level, from beginner to experienced. Choose among four different sessions of Step Aerobics/Circuit Training, Total Workout, Aquacise, and Lap Swimming, or join Lisa Brown as she returns to of-

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fer a revised Zumba/Dance Fusion class with exotic rhythms of salsa, tango and reggaeton. Finally, for the self-motivated, the Middle School Fitness Center will be open and staffed for four different evening time slots each week. Afterschool offerings for under-18 students will include two Lego courses, Mission to Space and Life Science, and Spanish for the Elementary Years, as well as Dance and Play for Beginners, all for students K-4. High school students may choose among four affordable sessions of SAT and ACT preparation classes with James Scandale (choose fourhour or nine-hour sessions), as well as an intensive math review for SAT/ACT prep and Writing the College Application Essay. High School students also can register for in-car Driver Education or the five-hour Pre-licensing NYS courses. In life enrichment courses, three four-session musical offerings include Hand Percussion for the Novice, featuring African, Brazilian and Afro-Cuban music, as well as Beginning Guitar and Begin-

ner’s Keyboard, each aimed at the beginner and led by local instructors in a friendly group setting. Dr. Martha Horohoe will lead introductory and intermediate Spanish and French courses, and Mike Wittenrich will return with Learn to Scuba Dive. Finally, Landscaping for the Homeowner with David Smith will feature four seasons of home landscaping maintenance in the context of landscape sustainability and natural balance. Wayne Brown will lead Entrepreneurship & Business Leadership, a one-night session to help a new or struggling business owner gain a focus on success, with topics including social media, imaging, developing a business plan, basic budgeting, protecting your personal assets and managing employees. Several other practical household finance and business courses are offered—Law Everyone Should Know, Effective Long-Term Planning, Defensive Driving – Point/ Insurance Reduction, Avoid Losing Assets & Income from a Nursing Home Event, Wills, Trusts and Estates, and Social Security Planning 101.

Finally, through our partnership with ed2go.com, any student can register for any of more than 400 online courses in computer, website training, personal fulfillment, language, art, test preparation, legal studies and business management, working on a convenient schedule in the comfort and convenience of home or workplace. The East Aurora Board of Education is committed to the district goal of continuous learning throughout life through its Community Education program. In three continuous terms throughout the year, we offer self-supporting programs with easy registration online, in-person or by mail. Classes are open to adults 21 and older, with some available to high school students, as noted in descriptions. In addition, the district offers senior citizen discounts (District residents 62 or older) in many of the courses offered; see individual courses for details. For more information, see the Community Education website at www.eastauroraschools.org/CommunityEducation or call 687-2311.

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Liza Tretyakov and Elise Miller Orchard Park High School seniors Liza Tretyakov and Elise Miller were selected to be part of the Albright Knox AK Teens Future Curators Program. The program is designed to expose students to the museum field. The program was open to all students across Western New York. Students went through an applica-

tion and interview process to gain admission into the program. Liza and Elise will now meet each week at the Albright Knox Art Gallery along with other students to help curate a show of selected student work from schools in the area, which will be on display in the spring.

Registration now open for next pre-collegiate studies session Erie Community College’s “Pathways to Success” Pre-Collegiate Studies program will start its next session Monday, Feb. 2; and registration is now open for those looking to enroll. ECC’s Pre-Collegiate Studies program provides free 10-week, non-credit instruction for adults who are planning to start college, but aren’t ready academically or need to improve their math and reading skills before taking the ECC placement test. In addition to college reading, writing and mathematics sessions, the program also includes individual assistance with financial aid, career exploration and the

ECC application process. Courses will be offered at convenient times at all three ECC campuses, located in Williamsville, Buffalo and Orchard Park. In addition, classes will be offered at the Ken-Ton Community Education Center, located at 3200 Elmwood Ave., Kenmore; and New Hope/ Harvest House, located at 175 Jefferson Ave., Buffalo. Most classes meet for three hours, two days per week for 10 weeks. To qualify, students must be at least 17 years old and possess a high school diploma or equivalency. For more information, call 851-1243.

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Cutting-edge technology grant helps Jacobs calls on state students make development gains for a ‘fair share’ of A grant from the East Aurora Educational Foundation has enabled school therapists to expand a pilot project that uses cutting-edge technology to help students with learning differences make developmental and academic strides. The grant of $6,387, titled Integrated Listening Systems, expands the current technology owned by the district. Jill Sengbusch, a speech therapist in the East Aurora schools, collaborated with Christine Ryan, an occupational therapist for the district on the grant. In 2013, Sengbusch and Ryan were introduced to and trained on the Integrated Listening Systems (ILS) program. ILS is a multi-sensory approach for improving overall brain function, stimulating several areas of the brain at once, and incorporates music and motion, allowing them to help children make significant gains in developmental areas. A federal grant was used to cover the cost of training for the program, and to purchase the original three headphones

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District Occupational Therapist Christine Ryan works with a student on a balance board as he listens to music as part of the Integrated Listening Systems program. and iPod sets. The therapists were so impressed with the gains students in the pilot program made, foundation funding was requested and used to purchase three more sets of this technology. A not-for-profit organization, the East Aurora Educa-

tional Foundation relies on donations and community support to fulfill its mission: “To enhance the educational experience of students in the East Aurora Union Free School District.” Since its founding in 1988, the foundation has awarded

more than $600,000 in grant funding in support of educational opportunities beyond the scope of the district’s operating budget. For more information, please visit www.eastauroraeducationalfoundation. org.

East Aurora schools to host community information night The Board of Education of East Aurora Union Free School District (EAUFSD) will host a community information night on Tuesday, Jan. 20 from 6:30 – 8 p.m. in the Middle School cafeteria at 430 Main St. in East Aurora. The topic of the evening will be the significant finan-

cial challenges that the district faces as New York State continues the Gap Elimination Adjustment (GEA), a program that has underfunded New York’s public schools to balance the state budget since 2010. Although the state budget currently has a surplus, the promised funds have not been restored

to schools, resulting in devastation to public school budgets. Over five years, and as costs have continued to rise, the East Aurora school district has lost $6.772 million due to the GEA. In addition, the district has absorbed $11.63 million in Foundation Aid under-funding,

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and receives $1.08 million less in NYS aid than it did in the 2008-09 school year. Although some state aid has been restored, the district’s “wealth ratio” has reduced our fair share of that aid, and the district’s reserve balance has dipped to $1.9 million from its balance of $4.3 million in 2007-08. At the Jan. 20 meeting, East Aurora district officials will review the GEA program and its specific impact on East Aurora Schools, and present some ways in which residents can encourage Senator Patrick Gallivan, Assemblyman David DiPietro and Governor Andrew Cuomo to eliminate the GEA and restore other lost funding. Additionally, a postcard will be mailed to district residents explaining the crisis, directing them to the district’s Budget Development page at www.eastauroraschools/ budget, which contains an outline of the GEA program, sample letters, talking points and contact information. The meeting is jointly sponsored by the Board of Education and the East Aurora Faculty, Administrators and Civil Service Associations.

Erie County Clerk Chris Jacobs is advocating for an equitable share of the fee revenue generated at the local Auto Bureaus. “When someone comes into one of our County Auto Bureaus, over 87 percent of the fee you pay goes to Albany. Our county staff does the bulk of the work but Albany takes the majority of the money and that is simply not fair,” says Jacobs. In a letter sent to the Governor Cuomo, Jacobs urged the Governor to work with the State Legislature to amend the current law to increase the sharing percentage. From 2011-2013, New York State extracted over $90 million in auto fee revenue from Erie County, while Erie County kept approximately $12 million. Currently, counties keep 12.7 percent of the revenue of each transaction conducted at their Auto Bureaus and New York State takes 87.3 percent. Jacobs is president of the Western Region County Clerk’s Association, representing the eight counties in Western New York, who have passed a unanimous resolution calling on the State to

change the sharing formula to make it more equitable and reflective of employees who do the majority of the work. Jacobs explains that in terms of Erie County and actual dollars, in 2013 the Erie County Auto Bureau generated $36 million dollars in fees, but more than $32 million of that went to Albany. “In an era of property tax caps and increasing unfunded mandates, Albany needs to allow local governments to keep more of the revenue generated at the local level,” said Jacobs. Jacobs’ is hopeful that the State-wide Clerk’s Association will take up this issue, as well as the broader New York State Association of Counties as a legislative item this session in Albany. The push to increase the sharing percentage of auto bureau revenues ties in with Jacobs’ “Renew Local” campaign that reminds motorists to renew their vehicle registrations locally by mailing the Clerk’s signature green, postage-paid envelopes directly to the County Clerk’s Office and helping to keep this much needed revenue in Erie County.

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OP captain brings unrivaled size, strength to Fed By Aaron Garland SPORTS REPORTER

Derek Gilham has a true power forward on his Orchard Park boys Federation hockey team. After a Dec. 26 win over Lancaster, when asked if anyone in Division 1 can match the size and strength of senior winger Cole Schiffman, Gilham replied, “Not yet. We’ll leave it at that.” Schiffman, who stands 6-foot1 and is a robust 190 pounds, knows how to play a power game. He staves off defenders while maintaining possession and can gather the puck by using substantial force. To boot, there is no shortage of skill. Schiffman is so strong with the puck, he’s able to slow the game down and use his vision and awareness to make plays. And he’s made a lot of them, with a team-leading six assists to go with his three goals for the 5-1 Quakers. The captain’s focus is being bigger and more physical and aggressive than anyone else on the ice. That crafts great opportunity for him and his teammates. “All through my life while playing hockey I have tried to put myself in the best shape I can — working out, running, all of that,” Schiffman said. “I practice on the ice six times a week, at

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At 6-foot-1 and 190 pounds, Cole Schiffman has what Orchard Park varsity hockey coach Derek Gilham called “an NHL body.” least, just for that reason; to have the body, to have the size to give me the advantage.” Schiffman broke out last season, when he was second on the Quakers with 19 points (7+12) in 15 games. It was a year after spending time between varsity club and

varsity Fed as a sophomore. His progression from then to now being one of the most forceful, productive players in the league has been impressive to Gilham. The senior has helped mold Orchard Park into one of the premier teams in 2014-15, and he will continue to be influential

as the season continues. When it’s over, though, Gilham noted he’s interested to see if Schiffman can stake a claim in juniors, too. With his size and commitment — Schiffman has started asking his coach questions about proper nutrition and his days playing juniors and

in college — Gilham believes there is additional potential to be untapped. “That kid has come so far in two or three years,” Gilham said. “He has an NHL body. He is just a big, strong kid. I’m hoping he wants to put a couple years of junior hockey into him some-

where because he’s the kind of kid who could be a diamond in the rough. Just the way he plays — super strong, great skills and he’s a great leader.”

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Brinker blossoms into one of the best WNY has to offer

EA freshman is averaging 18 points, 13.8 rebounds per game

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Emma Brinker is averaging a double-double per game so far this season.

As good as Emma Brinker might look in one game, there is more waiting to happen. More to come the next time out, and for the next threeplus years. That’s what excites East Aurora girls basketball coach Gary Schutrum most about Brinker, his freshman center. “The bar can always be raised with her, and that’s what is so cool about her game,” Schutrum said. “She is getting double- and tripleteamed, and can still have 20 points. She’s patient.” Brinker is nearly a shoe-in for a double-double each time out, scoring 18 points and grabbing 13.8 rebounds

per contest, as of Jan. 5. She rounds out those performances, on average, with more than four blocks and four steals. Brinker made a dent in the varsity scene last season when she was an eighth grader, but now that imprint has matured into the size of a crater. The center hasn’t been guardable to this point, especially in ECIC III games, and is proving to be worthy in the conversation about the top players Western New York has to offer. Schutrum knows what he is getting out of Brinker when he pencils her into the starting lineup — a 6-footer who looks more like a senior in terms of stature, reliability and character. Even when much, or all, of a defense’s focus is on her, Brinker finds a way. Sometimes it’s passing to the open player, and others it is simply powering through the added attention to finish at the rim herself. “Her composure and poise

for a young kid is pretty tremendous,” said Schutrum, whose squad sits 8-1 (3-0 ECIC III). “You have to be impressed with that. Nothing seems to really faze her. She always seems ready to play. She comes and puts in the work in. She just wants to get better and play. She loves the game.” To obtain that love, Brinker certainly had some help. Her mother, Ann Marie, played Division I basketball at Georgetown after a career at Sacred Heart, so the sport was introduced to Brinker at a young age. It’s a competitive household, said Brinker, who is the oldest of three sisters. There is a purpose whenever she touches a basketball. Ann Marie helped institute a practice structure that’s been integral in Brinker’s young career.

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Kubik leads OP as Lady Redskins fall hard to Quakers By William ‘Ski’ Wilczewski

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Offense. Defense. Transition game. Rebounding. The list could go on, but suffice to say that Orchard Park had it all on Monday, Jan. 5 when it paid a visit to Lancaster to face the Lady Redskins on the hardwood. In fact, Lady Quaker Sarah Kubik almost outscored the home team herself when the forward netted a game-high 18 points in her team’s 53-20 road victory. “I was more mentally in the game,” Kubik said. “I felt I was more aggressive and just posted up more, I guess. “We’ve had trouble with turnovers before so we’ve worked on taking those out of our game,” the senior

added, “so we had less turnovers and better passing, which helped … but less turnovers means less points for them.” It dropped the young Lancaster team to 3-6 on the season after only playing two tournament games between Dec. 18 and Jan. 5. Orchard Park, which upped its record to 4-3, also played just a pair of tourney games in that span but adjusted back to action much more smoothly. “ We w e r e d e f i n i t e l y ready to go,” Lady Quaker skipper Joshua Dannecker said. “It was an important league game for us, and we were able to come out to a quick start and that helps in setting the tone for the night.” That was an understatement considering OP held Lancaster scoreless in the first quarter and held a 20-5 lead at halftime. It didn’t get any better for Lancaster, either, when Christie Witkowski came out in the third quarter with a pair of three-pointers that helped her team take a 43-

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Orchard Park’s Sarah Kubik, right, pictured during a recent game against Clarence, had a game-high 18 points in a 53-20 win over Lancaster Jan. 5. 15 lead after three frames. “I think it’s one of those things where you’re just kind of on, and tonight was one of those nights when we were playing well,”

Dannecker said. “I expect they’ll be tougher next time, but we chalk this one up as a good night for us and we move on. “Lancaster always plays

us tough,” he added. “They’re well-coached and they play good defense. We just happened to be hitting our shots tonight, so that’s what gave us the

advantage. I would suspect they’ll fix whatever went on tonight and they’ll be tougher for the next one.” Kubik was also surprised how flat Lancaster came out, but was not surprised with her club, which has “been more focused in practices and taking it more seriously,” she said. “Especially coming off the bench tonight, she played really tough,” Dannecker added of his high-scorer, “and you love to see a kid step up like that and have their best game of the season. That’s a great statement-game for her and hopefully she’ll continue it.” Also adding to the OP’s tally against Lancaster was Penny Lenard, who had nine points on the night. Teammates Witkowski and Abbie Probst also combined for 16. As for Lancaster, lone senior Emily Czechowski led the way with seven points, while Kara Paradowski and Hannah Wozniak combined for nine.

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Even though she’s just a freshman, Brinker’s goal is to play basketball in college. That sort of direction was vital to making Brinker the player she is today. “You can have some fun, but you don’t just shoot around,” Brinker said. “You have to put in the work. Ever since I was really young, I’ve just been playing all the time. “(My mom) has helped me so much. I wouldn’t be where I am now without her. She showed me how to play strong, how to work through double teams. I have just learned everything from her.” And Brinker still does,

as the dedication her mom helped infuse never died. Brinker swims in the fall, but she is heavily involved in AAU basketball and Schutrum has accounts of seeing her participate in individual skill workouts at the Boys & Girls Club of East Aurora through the years. “I knew a lot about Emma coming into the program,” Schutrum said. “Everything we thought we would get out of her, she certainly hasn’t disappointed. She is strong in the post, plays a smart

game, rebounds exceptionally well and she has a good sense about her.” It’s a long way off still, but Brinker noted that in order to have a comparable post-high school calling to Ann Marie’s, advancing her prowess away from the rim is imperative. The goal is to move on to a higher level, Brinker said, and she acknowledged that being the tallest on the court, like she often is now, wouldn’t always be the case in college. As such, she worked exten-

sively on handling the ball over the summer, and that area has been displayed at times this season. “I need to have alla r o u n d a b i l i t y, ” t h e freshman said. Schutrum said Brinker has received some practice in a small forward-type role this year. That’s meant increased outside shooting, takes from the perimeter and dribbling. Some of that is starting to translate to games. “Hopefully that work will pay dividends as she moves on,” Schutrum said. But it’s hard to deny her dominance as a true big. In a 38-30 EA victory over Holland on Dec. 23, Brinker went for 20 points and 21 rebounds. She was unstoppable, and as crazy as it sounds, that wasn’t even too far off of an average outing. Her post game, offensively and defensively — she not only records a pile of blocked shots, but many of them are thunderous — is well above average for any varsity player, regardless of age. That’s not going away. Neither is Brinker, who is committed to being the player she wants to be. “They sky is the limit for her,” Schutrum said. “She puts in the work during the offseason and during the season in practice. Then she goes and shoots after practice and she goes and works out after practice. The girl knows the dedication it takes to be a really good basketball player. I think because of that she can take it wherever she wants to go.” Twitter: @Garland_SUN

slow start in league loss to Frontier

By Aaron Garland PORTS REPORTER

Orchard Park boys basketball coach Justin Abel was pleased with how his team performed in the second half Tuesday night (Jan. 6). However, the trouble was that the Quakers dug themselves too big of a hole in the opening 16 to fully recover on the road against ECIC I archrival Frontier. Down by 12 at the break, Orchard Park stormed back. It had a pair of open looks from 3 on its last possession to tie it up, but neither went, leaving the Falcons with a 55-52

victory. OP’s Dan Freilicher recorded a game-high 20 points, with 13 coming in the second half, when the Quakers outscored Frontier, 28-19. “They need to do that for a full game,” Abel said. “They just can’t rely on trying to play two quarters of basketball.” Freilicher added five boards and had the initial game-tying triple attempt in the closing seconds. The shot was heavily contested — two Falcons were closing in. But the Quakers grabbed the rebound and Wes Siegner got a more open look close to the right wing as the clock expired. It was slightly too strong.

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Wes Siegner and the Orchard Park boys hoops team fell to Frontier on Tuesday.

Schiffman possesses ability to lower shoulder, work down low “Schiffman” from page 7 Schiffman is doing most of his heavy damage with the other two players on OP’s No. 1 line — sophomores Zach Biasillo, the center, and Troy Banks. As a unit, the trio has been tremendous, moving the puck well and swarming opponents.

All three have speed, but Schiffman is the muscle. He finishes big checks and when he gets the puck, he doesn’t give it back. He constantly makes the right maneuver, Gilham said, whether it’s a pass or shot. That goes along with Schiff-

man’s philosophy to not always go 100 miles per hour, which is the first instinct of many players. His size aids in him being able to exhibit patience with the puck. “Often times guys just throw it to the net and that turns it over right away,”

Schiffman said. “But if you have the ability to slow it down, it opens things up for a better shot. “I can lower the shoulder and go through people and take the puck down low. It makes it great for play in the corners, and I can use the

other guys.” His strength is a handful, yes, but what Gilham said makes Schiffman so effective is the way he can adapt to any type of game. No one is too fast for him, no one too strong. Not yet, anyway.

“Kids try to hit him, and he can play that game,” Gilham said. “If a team wants to try and skate by him, he can skate. He can play whatever game they’re throwing at him.” Twitter: @Garland_SUN

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Orchard Park grapplers tackling early-season obstacles

By Aaron Garland SPORTS REPORTER

The Orchard Park wrestling team’s season has been marked with obstacles and some misfortune. But to the Quakers, the only option now is to swallow the tribulations and push forward. OP started practices in November with 24 on the roster, and through attrition, that number has been dwindled down to 18. To boot, one of the losses was a premier wrestler, sophomore Jake Brewer, who abruptly moved back to his native Georgia last month after a torrid start to the year at the 113- and 119-pound weight classes. Quakers assistant coach Bruce Pryce understood and appreciated the reasons for the move, which were beyond wrestling. It was just a sudden turn of

events, as OP thought it had a competitor who was going to vie for a sectional title. Brewer transferred into the district in eighth grade and debuted on varsity last season, going 24-5. “It was a shock,” Pryce said. “He was one of our young sophomores we were looking forward to having for the next few years.” The Quakers are 0-4 in ECIC I duals, but with the declining numbers, they are forfeiting up to six weight classes each league meet. “That’s 36 points a match we’re just handing away,” Pryce said. Those surrenders notwithstanding, OP has kept things close. It possesses wrestlers who have assembled impressive showings and wins. There just are not enough varsity-ready bodies — the squad has just three seniors, two with past experience — for those to fully show in the team standings. But the young Quakers are growing up fast, whether they’re receiving mat time on varsity or JV. “I’m heartened by the matches we’re actually wrestling,” Pryce

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Jake Brewer, who was one of the Quakers’ top wrestlers, moved back to his native Georgia. said. “We’re down to a skeleton crew, but the guys we are putting out to wrestle are doing very well. We have a lot of guys who are doing well but we haven’t had a chance to win the matches.” Even more, Pryce lauded the pride the Quakers have exhibited through everything. SeniorAaron Cassiano, who is well above .500 in 138, recently approached Pryce and asked how he and head coach Doug DeLozier have kept positive attitudes amid a decent amount of adversity striking. “I said to Aaron, ‘You and

(senior Billy Myers) have given a lot of effort, showing these young kids how to go out there and battle and how to fight older guys,’” Pryce said. “‘How could we not support you?’ “The freshmen and sophomores are finding their limits. They’re not backing off or being shy. That shows a lot of confidence and pride.” Myers has provided a steady presence at 170 while sophomores Tim Darling (182) and Bret Morseon (195) are up-andcoming in their classes. Zach Herr (99) and Jason

Omar (106) are becoming more acquainted on varsity. The same can be said about sophomore Solomon Brown and junior Joe Preischel, who both perform best at 152. They are all getting their first extensive looks at this high of a level. Not having a large number of wrestlers in the room, Pryce is at least taking advantage of providing more individualized teaching. “Because there is a small number, we give them more attention,” Pryce said. “The kids are all doing well because of that. That’s one plus.” Another plus is the success of the JV kids. Some are true JV wrestlers while others are younger varsity athletes who double up to gain experience against opponents closer to their abilities. And in “B” matches during duals and in JV tournaments, Pryce said the Quakers have been dominant. At the Eden JV tournament on Dec. 29, four of OP’s six entries placed in the top three of their respective classes. Darling won in 182 while freshman Mike Koziol went 5-0

en route to taking 152. Omar (106) finished third, as did eighth grader Matt Wertz, who lost to the eventual winner by a point, signifying that the tournament was a breakthrough performance for the 126-pounder, Pryce said. Herr went 2-2 in 99 at Eden. “They were awesome and it was a great day for our young kids,” Pryce said. Freshman Max Schaffer has been another standout on JV this season. Pryce said the focus until the end of the year is solely on what can be controlled, and that’s the work that is put in. And to this point, no matter what has gotten in the way, the Quakers haven’t been deterred and are employing proper effort. “They’re staying healthy and not getting hurt because they’re great athletes,” Pryce said. “We just have to get as much experience as we can. I think by the end of the year these guys will look back and say that they had some success.We just need more numbers. But the guys that we have are doing great.” Twitter: @Garland_SUN

OP boys, girls bowlers best WSE, remain unbeaten with 7-0 victories over West Seneca East on Jan. 5 at Strikers. Each squad is now 5-0. Danielle Milo recorded a match-high 626 series, which included a pair of 233s, for the Quakers while The Orchard Park boys teammate Kaitlyn Kelly, as and girls bowling teams part of her 617, had the higheach remained undefeated est single-game score (234).

The Lady Quakers knocked down 4,309 pins compared to East (0-5) hitting 2,467. Nicole Rzepka (210-584) and Alexa Casacci rolled a 181-528 had good days for OP’s A team, too. The Quakers’ Morgan Beres led all B bowlers with 199-526 while Paige Bartosz trailed her team-

Quaker Youth Wrestling Club holding registration

mate closely, rolling a high game 193 en route to a 518 series. Also for Orchard Park, Sarah Radt chipped in a 162-428 and Nicole Newton came off the bench to throw a 176 in Game Two. Sam Rizzo led the Quaker boys, bowling a match-high series 235-662 as his team

outpinned the Trojans (2-3), 4,712-3,921. Thomas Klenke owned the day’s top game, rolling a 258 in Game One for OP’s B group. Brandon Williams was another key player for the winners, finishing with a 236-647. Hayden Brock (214-619) and Colin Herr

(227-610) joined Williams and Rizzo on the A team and turned in big efforts. Colton Little laid down a 233-425 in the two games he bowled for the Quakers, who also got contributions from Seth Martin (223), Nate Nahrebeski (183), Riley North (165) and Kyle Couell (161).

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Quaker Youth Wrestling Club practices run every Monday and Thursday from 6-7:30 p.m. in the OP wrestling room. The Quaker Youth Wrestling Club is holding open registration for kids aged between kindergarten and sixth grade who are interested in getting a start in the sport. The club is a feeder system for Orchard Park’s modified and varsity teams, as it teaches the fundamentals of wrestling to prepare members for the next level. “We do a lot of strength training, technique drilling and

live wrestling at practice,” said co-coach Bruce Pryce, who runs the program with Jason Jurek. “We have quite a group of athletes this year. The kids are so into it and are having a great time.” QYWC, which began practice in November, has between 2025 kids this winter.And with the season running through the first week of March, it encourages more participation. Practices run every Monday

and Thursday from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Orchard Park High School wrestling room, located off the back of the main gym. Pryce noted that the club will enter some tournaments by the end of the year, too. Anyone interested in joining is welcome to attend and check out a practice. Sarah Budney can also be contacted for registration and other information at sbudney@opschools.org, as can Pryce at (716) 903-9619.

The way it played down the stretch, it would have been appropriate for Orchard Park to end regulation on a high note. Abel wants that type of play more consistently, though. The slow beginning played a big role in OP dropping to 0-3 in league play (3-6 overall). “We made simple mistakes early,” Abel said. “They know what they need to do — it’s just a matter of going out and doing it. That’s what we have been focusing on. We don’t want to have the same conversations at halftime for the whole year.” Jay Bergmann, who entered averaging over 27 points per game, was contained well by the Quakers. He finished with 18 points — a sign of savvy defense based on the lofty standards that have been set for himself this year — to pace Frontier (5-2, 3-0 ECIC I). The senior also registered five assists and hit one of two free throws with 15 seconds remaining to make it a threepoint game and limit what OP could do in what ended up being its final offensive trip.

Also for the Falcons, Jake Gleason poured in 11 points, all of which were in the first two quarters. Both he and Bergmann knocked down a trio of triples in the opening half, some of which inspired Frontier’s 14-0 run after going down, 11-8 — OP’s final lead. But when the Falcons were finished breaking loose beyond the arc — they hit seven 3s in the first half, none in the second — the OP defense clamped down. “Bergmann is a very good outside shooter and they have a couple of guys who can shoot the ball,” Abel said. “Our defensive rotations really weren’t great in the first half and we didn’t box out very well in the first half. Those are things that we know we need to improve on. That was the focus for the second half, and they played well.” OP forward Kevin Looney contributed 10 points while Phil Marks chipped in six and gathered five rebounds. Chris Liberatore, who played his first game in

several weeks due to illness, brought intensity and effort off the bench. The junior recorded seven points and grabbed six boards. He was a huge asset to have back as his endless motor helped along the Orchard Park rally. Bryan Somerville and Adam Frick also returned against Frontier after missing time with sickness. Getting all three back to game shape is going to make the Quakers a stronger team, Abel said. And it has a second half full of positives to build off of. “(Liberatore) always has good energy defensively, he rebounds the ball hard, he’s smart offensively,” Abel said. “We’ve missed his presence. We should only improve because their fitness is a little down. But we’re on our way back.” OP hosted Lancaster in a league tilt Thursday. Results of the game were not available at press time. Twitter: @Garland_SUN

ORCHARD PARK SUN LEAGUE STANDINGS AS OF GAMES PLAYED BEFORE JAN. 8 BOYS BASKETBALL

ECIC I Frontier ........................... 3-0 Jamestown....................... 2-0 Will North ....................... 2-0 Lancaster ........................ 2-1 Clarence .......................... 0-2 Orchard Park ....... 0-3 W. Sen. West .................... 0-3 ECIC III Amherst........................... 3-0 Depew.............................. 2-0 Maryvale ......................... 1-1 Cheektowaga ................... 1-1 Pioneer ............................ 1-1 Springville ....................... 0-2 East Aurora ........... 0-3

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Maryvale ......................... 0-4

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ECIC I Will North ....................... 3-0 Jamestown....................... 2-1 Orchard Park ....... 2-1 Clarence .......................... 2-1 Lancaster ........................ 2-2 Frontier ........................... 1-2 W. Sen. West .................... 0-5

Orchard Park . 5-1-0-0 Frontier ..................... 3-2-0-0 Lancaster .................. 3-4-0-0 Nia.-Wheatfield ......... 2-1-0-1 Will North ................. 2-2-0-0 Timon ........................ 1-2-2-0 Clarence .................... 1-2-1-1 St. Joe’s ...................... 1-1-0-0 Canisius .................... 0-1-1-0

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Amherst........................... 3-0 Springville ....................... 3-0 Cheektowaga ................... 1-2 Depew.............................. 1-2 Pioneer ............................ 0-3

Lancaster/Iroq .......... 6-3-0-0 Msgr. Martin ............. 5-2-0-0 Williamsville ............. 4-1-1-1 Kenmore ................... 3-2-2-0 Amh/Sweet Home ..... 1-6-0-0

East Aurora ........... 3-0

OP/Frontier ..... 6-2-1-0

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Connor Allan, right, and the East Aurora boys basketball team were still searching for their first league win as of Jan. 8.

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Never forget where you came from: WNY native signs with Bills his time at JFK. As such, he had his sights set on competCPOWNY SPORTS EDITOR ing as a thrower collegiately. Upon graduating from Corey Knox has always Kennedy, Knox reached been inspired by Tim Russert. out to UB throws coach Knox, a 2007 graduate of Jim Garnham about joining John F. Kennedy High School the Bulls for his freshman in Cheektowaga, didn’t know season. Knox’s inquiry, the late Buffalo native and however, didn’t go very well. “I wanted to go to UB “Meet the Press” host personout of high school, but I ally. But when he was in high school, someone important didn’t have good enough to Knox bought him a t-shirt distances to go there,” Knox on which a famous Russert recalled. “[Garnham], he’s a quote — one that resonated great man, he shot me pretty with him as soon as he read straight and told me, ‘You’re not a D1 athlete right now.’ it — is printed. “I took that as a chip on “The quote is, ‘No matter my shoulder.” where you go or what you do, “You could see the potennever forget where you came from,’” the 25-year-old said tial in Corey,” Garnham said. “But he was only 195 pounds by phone on Tuesday. Knox has long been fueled at the time. He was a 45-foot by those words. They’ve shot putter in high school.” Not long after, Knox pushed him to excel in nearly enrolled and competed as every athletic endeavor he’s a thrower at Midland Unitackled and they’ve served as a reminder to him to stay versity, an NAIA program humble and remember his in Fremont, Nebraska. And he took Garnham’s words roots. And there’s no doubt that with him. After a strong season as he’s done both of those a freshman there — one things. in which he was besting Last week, Knox’s lifelong most of UB’s top throwers’ dream was realized and his hard work validated when he distances, Knox said — he inked a reserve/future con- gave Garnham a call. “‘I called him and said, tract with the Buffalo Bills. ‘I’m beating the heck out A lengthy phone conversation with the newly signed of your guys,’” Knox said. NFL fullback revealed that “‘Can I get a workout over not only does he remember the summer?’” Knox returned home that where he came from — the city for which he now plays summer never to return to football professionally — but Midland. He worked hard he remembers and is thankful and earned a scholarship for the people who’ve influ- to throw for UB, where he’d major in architectural enced him along the way. Even after Knox had al- studies. “I gave him a shot,” ready thanked a host of family Garnham said. “We put him members, friends, teammates and former coaches, he was in the weight room and he sending text messages to add just went after it. He has a to what had become a laundry drive that few people have. list of people he’s grateful to Those are the people that make it. He had the determihave been helped by. “I never ventured too far nation to become something and I always try to remember not many people thought he where I came from,” Knox could be. “He’s worked so hard. said. “I’ve had so much He’s the first person I know support along the way, no from track and field that has question. It’s been crazy, the taken architectural studies, amount of messages, calls, and emails I’ve been getting gotten a degree and continfrom teachers, coaches, fam- ued to compete at the D1 level. ily. …It’s wonderful.” “One time, he came to Perhaps just as supportive — albeit unintentionally — practice and he looked like as Knox’s family, friends, death. I asked him how long teachers and coaches, how- he’d been up for and he said, ever, is a contingent of people ‘48 hours.’ I told him to go who told Knox he wasn’t home. He’d been up because good enough over the years. he had studio, weight room, “Thank you to the people he’d go back to the studio to who told me ‘I couldn’t’ maintain his grades, but he’d through the years,” Knox still show up for practice. I said. “They have been just as love the kid.” By the end of his colleimportant in my mind as all giate track and field career, who have been supportive. They’ve fueled unbelievable Knox had finished with four Mid-American Conference motivation.” That motivation was put medals, two bronze and two to the test very early in his silver. Additionally, he made it to the first round of the college career. NCAA nationals in both shot and discus his senior year. “You’re not a D1 But something was missathlete” While football has always ing. been Knox’s sport of choice, Love of the game he was heralded more as a While Knox undoubtedly track and field athlete during saw a great deal of success in

Never forget where you came from

By Tom Gallagher

PAUL HOKANSON/UB ATHLETICS

Corey Knox, a graduate of JFK High School and UB, signed with the Bills on Dec. 30. track and field, his favorite sport was and always has been football. Knox drew up memories of watching football games with his brother, Ryan, at Rich Stadium while their father, Rich Knox, worked as a bartender in the HSBC box there. He remembered playing football with lifelong friends Adam Bartoszek — who passed away a few years ago — Mike Bartoszek, and Dave Niedbala in a lot near Knox’s grandmother’s house on Willowlawn Parkway and at the Value plaza on Rossler in Cheektowaga. “I always knew I wanted to play football,” Knox said. So he took action. Having grown to about 240 pounds — he started college “right around 200 pounds,” he said — Knox tried to walk on to UB’s football team as a junior. But there was a problem. He hadn’t played in a while. “They couldn’t find a spot for me as a junior,” Knox recalled. “I went to their office every day. They didn’t want to waste a spot on a guy who hadn’t played football in four years.” But Knox didn’t sulk — he loved football too much for that. Instead, he worked harder. He maintained a strict diet. He continued to train and work as a strength and conditioning coach at Absolute Performance inside the Eastern Hills Mall. He trained under UB strength and conditioning coach Paul Childress, who, as a competitive powerlifter, owns world records in the squat at the 308-pound weight class. Knox was up to 250 pounds by the time the fall 2011 came around. And his hard work paid off when he eventually landed a meeting with Jeff Quinn.

Knox outlined for the former UB coach what he was willing to bring to the Bulls and “he finally gave me a walk-on position,” said Knox, who forfeited his partial track scholarship in search of a spot on the football roster. “From there, during camp I busted my butt, I threw my body at everybody that moved and I became the starting fullback by the end of camp and earned a full scholarship.” Knox said that he started every game at fullback his senior season. Not bad for someone who hadn’t played since high school. Little experience, few pro prospects After graduating from the UB School of Architecture and Planning in 2012, Knox aspired to turn pro. But just like when he first reached out to UB about throwing for its track team and just like when he first tried to walk on to the Bulls’ football team, he encountered some resistance. “Unfortunately, with just one year of college football experience, there weren’t many pro teams that were willing to give me a shot,” Knox said. In his head and in his heart, giving up wasn’t an option. He’d been told ‘no’ before. Naysayers had been consistently present while he was in college and he’d beaten the odds before. With his dream very much alive, he continued to work at Absolute Performance after college while doing what he could to get scouted by pro organizations. He attended three CFL scouting combines and two NFL scouting combines. No teams expressed interest. “I didn’t get any calls back,” Knox said. “That’s how this thing works. Lots of

great football players aren’t playing right now.” His fortunes changed a few months ago. Turning point About four months ago, Knox was contacted by the offensive coordinator of an Arena Football team in San Jose, California. The coordinator, Knox said, had seen some of the fullback’s film and was impressed. Not long after, Knox signed with the San Jose Sabercats. Meanwhile, fellow local Chris Manhertz — a former Canisius College basketball player who Knox said had worked out with the Bills a few months earlier but was told by team officials that he needed to hone his football skills a bit more and to return a few months later — had started working out with Knox at Absolute Performance. The two keyed on football drills for several months, and that’s when “the gears started turning in my head,” Knox said. “I had just gotten signed to a team,” Knox recalled thinking. “Basically, I ended up talking to [Manhertz’s] agent and he was able to get me a workout [with the Bills] at the same time as [Manhertz]. “We tested really well, they liked us both and here we are.” Knox joined Manhertz in signing a reserves/future contract on Dec. 30. He called putting pen to paper “a crazy feeling.” “At some points I was shocked. At some points I felt that it was just a dream come true,” Knox said. “I couldn’t believe it was happening, but then part of me said, ‘Hey, you’re supposed to be here. You’ve worked your butt off. You know you’re good enough, now it’s time to prove it.”

While Knox tries to prove it, though, he’ll remember where he came from. He’ll remember who helped him get to this point. He’s got his father, Rich Knox, and his brother, Ryan, who wasn’t able to play football past the age of 15 due to spinal meningitis and was an inspiration to Corey. “He wanted to play football more than anybody and I know he would have been great if he did get to play,” Corey said, adding that both Rich and Ryan “toughened him up” physically over the years. “He came to all my games and got me jacked up before I took the field. He’s always been on my mind and given me strength when I play.” There’s his mother, Lillette Daley, his grandparents, Pat and Ron Knox, other family members like his uncles, Al Watroba and the late John Bobowicz, and family friends like Ronnie Morcio. He’s got his girlfriend, Erin Burr, “who has been incredibly supportive,” Knox said. There’s a host of his coaches at JFK — people like Jim and Jeff Rogowski, Tony Krupski, Brian Hondzinski, and Pete Szymanski — and even Nichols gridiron skipper Colin Brinson, a JFK teacher that never formally coached Knox at JFK. There are teammates like Jacob Madonia, a fellow UB track competitor who has battled cancer since his second year of college and is a source of inspiration for Knox, and Garnham, who is “behind Corey 100 percent.” Then there’s training partners like Paul Miller, Matt Knotts and Tom Corradino, and a group of friends, including Dan Gund and Dave Dombrowski There is a countless number of others who’ve influenced Knox along the way. He won’t forget any of them much like he won’t forget where he came from. It’s how he’s wired (by way of Tim Russert). Not dreaming small Knox is unquestionably thrilled to have signed with the Bills — and rightfully so. But he has visions far more grandiose than merely signing a contract. “I don’t want it to just be this,” Knox said. “My goal is to be the best fullback in the league. I have visions of that. I don’t want to dream too small here.” He knows he has everything to prove with the Bills. But no matter what he achieves, he won’t be doing it for just himself. “I want to stress that anything I’ve done or will do in the future,” Knox said, “is as much — if not more — for the city, the team, and my family, as it is for myself.”

USA-Canada rivalry highlights women’s hockey tourney in Buffalo By Mike Haim COLUMNIST

For years, one of the most civilized cross-border relationships has been the one involving the United States and Canada. Sure, there are those times when the Boorish Chapter of Toronto Maple Leafs fans coopts the city of Buffalo, and then there are those “shopping weekends” which inevitably lead staff at local restaurants to lament the tipping habits of our northern neighbors. To be fair, though, Canadians haven’t cornered the market on unsociable behavior; I’ve seen equally questionable actions by ornery Buffalonians

who trek to Toronto for Blue Jays-Yankees games. Outside of those extreme examples, however, the USCanada dynamic is generally cordial, tolerant, and fairminded. That is, until the countries face each other on a frozen sheet of ice. Then the air of superiority wafts in both directions. That is being proven again this week as Harborcenter hosts the eighth annual Under-18 Women’s World Championship. When it comes to women’s internati0nal hockey, the only two countries with any sort of pedigree are the ones which flank the Niagara River. The European squads are steadily getting better, but it would be a major shock to see anyone but

the USA and Canada in next Monday’s gold medal game. Thankfully this year, there was no need to wait for a USA-Canada game, as the two countries kicked off the event Monday night in their first-ever meeting in the preliminary round of the tournament. The programs are no strangers to each other in the U18 event: they’ve been the only representatives in the previous seven Gold Medal games (Canada has won four of seven, including the last three). The 2-1 shootout win by the United States before a sellout crowd was an electrifying contest. The USA used an early goal and clinged to a 1-0 lead until Canada got the equalizer midway through

the third period from Sarah Potomak, the leading scorer in last year’s tournament in Budapest. The Americans got their first shootout goal from Jincy Dunne, who was named best defender in the 2014 tourney, then clinched the game when Abby Roque roofed her shot past Canadian netminder Marlene Boissonnault. Any credit for the drama and intensity seen Monday night has to go the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), which oversees the sport’s global competitions. The IIHF rejiggered the tournament’s groupings and placed the top four finishers from last year in one group, enabling the early battle between the perennial powerhouses.

The lofty status of the USA and Canada in the women’s hockey world was perhaps best proven by the modest number of tickets sold for the other three games played Monday. SwedenJapan drew 186 spectators, the Russia-Czech Republic game attracted a crowd of 341, and the Finland-Switzerland game a mere 227. On a smaller scale, it really isn’t much different than what we saw here four years ago when Buffalo hosted the men’s World Junior tournament. Back then, if a game didn’t feature the USA or Canada, it wasn’t really much of a draw. And those games involved future NHL talent. In reality, this tournament is the perfect event at the perfect

time. Harborcenter is ideally suited for this competition. The main rink holds a maximum of 1,800 spectators and I’d be shocked if most of the US and Canadian players ever skated before a larger crowd. The last two gold medal games attracted 813 (in Finland in 2013) and 940 last year. In addition, many fans attending this week are being set up to become return customers: next year’s tournament is hosted by nearby St. Catharines, Ontario. There’s really no better way this week to embrace that cross-border warmth. Even when the flags come out. www.twitter.com/mikehaim

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CHRISTMAS CLEARANCE at HOMEWEAR. 40- 50% Off. 52 E. Main Street, Springville. MACHINERY & TOOLS

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ACORN STAIRLIFTS. The AFFORDABLE solution to your stairs! **Limited time -$250 Off Your Stairlift Purchase!** Buy Direct & SAVE. Please call 1-800-304-4489 for FREE DVD and brochure. BUNDLE & SAVE on your TV, Internet, Phone!!! Call Bundle Deals NOW Compare all Companies, Packages and Prices! Call 1-855-9782608 TODAY! CASH PAID for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS! 1 DAY PAYMENT & PREPAID shipping. HIGHEST PRICES! Call 1-888776-7771. www.Cash4DiabeticSupplies.com DIRECTV! ACT NOW $19.99/mo. Free 3-Months of HBO, Starz, SHOWTIME & CINEMAX FREE GENIE HD/DVR Upgrade! 2014 NFL Sunday Ticket Included with select Packages. New Customers Only. IV Support Holdings LLC - An authorized DirecTV Dealer. Some exclusions apply. - Call for details 1-800-931-4807 DISH TV RETAILER - SAVE! Starting $19.99/month (for 12 months.) FREE Premium Movie Channels. FREE Equipment, Installation & Activation. CALL, COMPARE LOCAL DEALS 1-800-826-4464 DISH TV Starting at $19.99/ month (for 12 mos.) SAVE! Regular Price $32.99 Call Today and Ask About FREE SAME DAY Installation! CALL Now! 844-334-8858 GET CABLE TV, INTERNET & PHONE with FREE HD Equipment and install for under $3 a day! Call Now! 855752-8550 CLASSIFIEDS

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HELP NEEDED: Full time cook and part time dishwasher. J.P. Fitzgerald’s. Contact Bill: 649-4025. HELP WANTED: Experienced framers. Lots of overtime. Pay $16.00- $24.00/ hour. 485-6054. HELP WANTED: HOSTS, Servers, Line cooks/ Bartenders. Full time/ Part time. Other positions available. Apply Papa Jakes, 243 West Main Street, Springville. PET SITTERS & Dog Walkers needed for open positions throughout Erie County. For more information and to apply: www.SitnStayPetServices.com/Employment-2 POSITION OPEN: Carpenter, Steel Roofer & Laborer Year round work with a well established construction company. Pay based on experience. Reliable transportation, hand tools and mandatory drug testing required. Send resume to dawn@justbarns. com (or) mail to: Just Barns, 1676 Route 78, Java Center, NY 14082. ROUGH & FINISH Carpenters Needed: Experienced only. Pay commensurate with experience, benefits, yearround work. 716-646-0047. MEDICAL HELP WANTED

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BEAUTICIAN: Seneca Health Care Center, a McGuire Group Facility is seeking an experienced beautician for our long term health care facility. This is a perfect fit for a compassionate stylist. Must possess a New York State license, experience is helpful. Apply in person to Seneca HCC, 2987 Seneca St., West Seneca NY 14224 or online at w w w. m c g u i r e g r o u p . c o m . EOE MILLER’S CAR & TRUCK Has immediate opening for light diesel mechanic and other shop duties. *CDL is a bonus. *Must have experience and own tools. *MUST BE DEPENDABLE. Apply within: 4945 Lake Ave. Blasdell NY 14219. NEW YEAR NEW JOB! We have current openings for Mill Operator, Production 2nd shift, 1st shift warehouse and lumber handlers along with coil winders, test technicians, assemblers on various shifts. Contact Adecco 585-492-5505 or apply online at adeccousa.com office #7049.

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Front Office Assistant / Customer Coordinator (Cheektowaga) Neville Manufacturing, a busy and growing Crate / Pallet Manufacturer is searching for a Front Office Assistant / Customer Coordinator. Position is full-time. Single health insurance offered. Desired Skills and Experience: Strong organizational and record-keeping skills; must be detail-oriented; computer proficient especially with Microsoft Office. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to work in a team environment and multi-task with the willingness to respond quickly and flexibly to changing events. Primary Responsibilities to include: • Order Entry • Answering Phones • Invoicing • Scanning – Filing Interested candidates should email their resume to astubley@nevillemanufacturing.com. In addition to resume, candidates need to include work related references. No phone calls please. Candidates will be called in for an interview.

BOSTON VALLEY TERRA COTTA This is looking like our busiest year yet so we need to add staff to several departments.

Mold Shop- Individuals to help pour plaster molds from models. Pressers- Individuals to fill plaster molds with terra cotta clay by hand. Finishers- Individuals to use small hand tools to enhance the detail in terra cotta pieces. We offer a competitive starting wage and benefits including health insurance, life insurance, 401K plan, 6 major holidays and paid time off. Our Shifts are 1st shift 7:30am-4:00pm and 2nd shift 3:30pm-midnight.

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Village officials consider mailing notices to residents near big events Events from Page 1 Organizers are not responsible for any of the cost the village incurs by hosting the event. Even so, organizers frequently meet with village officials and department heads to determine the most efficient and cost-effective means of holding the event. Department heads also internally log the costs of hosting events. “People come in, they talk to us, we talk about all the routes, the cheapest way. Nobody wants to spend a lot of money,� said Police Chief Ronald Krowka. “So they look to see the cheapest way we can do this.� Mercurio said charging for use of village streets simply raises the incentive to

find savings. “Then it’s up to them,� Mercurio said. “It puts it in their court.� The proposal may give organizers the option of utilizing village streets or saving hundreds in event costs. But some fear residents and visitors would be upset if popular events were to leave the village’s iconic red-brick section of Main Street. “Main Street is an attraction. People love to show their cars on Main Street,� Krowka said of the Auto Show. “Going to a car show at Fireman’s Field is no different than going to a car show anywhere else.� Mayor Allan Kasprzak raised concern that such a sudden, dramatic hike in event fees might spur some

groups to shift their events off Main Street. “If we kick them off Main Street, we open up another Pandora’s Box here because now we’re going to be hearing from the residents,� Kasprzak said. Kasprzak suggested starting with a smaller fee and perhaps raising it by increments. “We need to raise out fees,� Kasprzak said. “I think we may need to crawl first before we run.� However, the village had previously charged organizations for the full cost of hosting large events. That policy was ended around 2004, after the state comptroller issued the opinion that municipalities should not charge extra for policing

Chairman Mills, Majority Leader Lorigo reappointed

The Erie County Legislature held its annual reorganizational meeting on Thursday, Jan. 8, and elected Legislator John Mills to his second term as chairman. He was appointed unanimously (11-0) to the one-year term. “I am honored to have the support of my colleagues to continue serving as chairman. We had a lot of success in 2014 during my first year in the position and I look forward to a productive new year. The legislature has a lot of work to do to capitalize on the 2015 tax decrease we delivered and to continue the trend of delivering relief for taxpayers,� said Mills. Chairman Mills was first elected to the Legislature in 2005 and served seven years as minority leader. In November 2013 the first Republican-aligned majority was elected to lead the legislature in 37 years, making Mills the first Republican to hold the seat in nearly four decades. stewardship. Also during Thursday’s The Beaver Meadow meeting the majority caucus Audubon Center is located re-elected Legislator Joseph at 1610 Welch Road, North Lorigo to the position of Java. majority leader. First elected services, said Village ClerkTreasurer Joyce Jezewski. “It was only an opinion, not a law,� Jezewski said. Village officials are also considering whether to send mailers out to residents living within a certain distance of large events, and whether the organizer should cover a portion of those mailing costs. Currently, when a property owner applies for a special use permit, the village sends out mailers to all residents within 500 feet of the property. The permit applicant must cover the full mailing cost, which is typically about $50. Trustees also discussed how far from the event mailers should be sent.

Take Wine Making 101 at Beaver Meadow Audubon Center Beaver Meadow Audubon Center is teaming up with Main Street Wines & Supplies from Arcade to host a Wine Making Workshop on Sunday, Jan. 18 at 2 p.m. Come to Beaver Meadow to learn all about winemaking. We will go through the different parts of a winemaking equipment kit and explain what does what. You

will see what’s in a wine kit and learn about all the ingredients, what they do, and how to mix it up. We will do some wine tastings and answer any questions you might have. Books with different wine kits will be available. Presented by Main Street Wines & Supplies, Arcade. Participants must be 21 or over. Pre-registration is re-

quired. A small fee for the workshop does apply. To register please call Beaver Meadow at 585-457-3228 or email info@buffaloaudubon. org The Buffalo Audubon Society is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization that promotes appreciation and enjoyment of the natural world through education and

to the legislature in 2011, Majority Leader Lorigo was the first Conservative Party member to hold the position when he was appointed by the Republican-aligned majority caucus in 2014. “In our first year in the majority, our caucus made significant changes to how the legislature operates, held departments and commissioners accountable, implemented internal reform and improved overall efficiency,� Lorigo said. “As a result, the administration has also had to adjust how it operates, knowing the legislature will not simply rubber-stamp items like it did during the first two years of the county executive’s term. I am proud of the improvement Erie County has achieved under our leadership. However, our job continues and we pledge to remain diligent in dealing every matter that comes before this body.� For information on county legislature agendas, schedules and other information, please visit www.erie.gov/ legislature.

Armor Inn Tap Room Ellicottville is now open

Residents of Ellicottville should prepare themselves for a new lip-smacking Barbecue restaurant in town. Owner of the Armor Inn Tap Room, JC Seneca opened his newest establishments doors on Friday December 19, 2014. This will be the second location opening for the Armor Inn Tap Room, which is located right in the “heart of townâ€? across the street from the Wingate by Wyndham Hotel in Ellicottville, NY. The Armor Inn Tap Room offers family friendly casual dining, specializing in mouth-watering Barbecue. They will be open 7 days a week starting at 7a.m. for breakfast, lunch, dinner and at 10p.m. a late night menu will be available. We will continue serving your favorite items including the Signature Smoked Wings and BBQ Nachos. We have also added new items including the entire breakfast menu, home-made pizza logs and BBQ Tacos. The restaurant will also feature a Happy Hour Monday through Friday from 11am-6pm and Thursday Wing Night, Fish Fry Fridays, Saturday Prime Rib Dinner Special and Sunday Kids Eat Free. Bring the family in and enjoy a great dining experience and a great scenic view of Ellicottville. Along with delicious food the Armor Inn will also feature a fun and entertaining nightlife. There is a full service bar with a wide variety of taps with brands and styles of beer to choose from for all beer enthusiasts. /LYH HQWHUWDLQPHQW ZLOO Ă€OO the restaurant with music so you can dance the night away RU UHOD[ E\ WKH Ă€UH SODFH Live music will be performed Friday and Saturday nights of all genres. This weekend we will feature the best Blues acts during Ellicottville’s

Winter Blues Weekend, Jan. 9 we will have JJ White & the All Nighters and Jan. 10 we will host Dive House Union bot starting at 9pm. Later in the month, on Jan. 27 the newest, award winning blues sensation and National recording artist the Selwyn Birchwood band will be performing in the restaurant. Mr. Seneca said, “I am very excited to open a new restaurant in such a great and thriving community like Ellicottville, NY. I am very thankful to all of the business RZQHUV HOHFWHG RIĂ€FLDOV DQG community members for being so welcoming.â€? Seneca has assembled a team to run the Armor Inn comprised of greatly experienced people from WNY. From wait staff to management, the very best will represent the newest Armor Inn location. Seneca’s management team consists of Matthew Brunner as the Director of Food & Beverage

for all his restaurants including Native Pride Diner, and both Armor Inn Tap Room locations, Kirstin Knowles as the restaurants General Manager, Michele -DFREVRQ ZLOO EH WKH à RRU EDU & catering manager and Troy Skowronski is the Executive Chef. Together they will make every family’s dining experience in Ellicottville a special one. We would like to thank Bill Paladino of Ellicott Development and all of the contractors and employees who helped us with every stage of the building process. Mr. Seneca’s Director of Development, Mark 7XÀOODUR DQG KLV WHDP KDYH worked very hard renovating this space to become a beautiful restaurant. We also look forward to our partnership with Ellicott Hospitality and The Wingate by Wyndham Hotel in Ellicottville coming in January 2015.

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