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Griffins Mills Church holds East Aurora Police War of 1812 living history event receive $100,000 grant to update radio equipment
By Tim Fenster
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It may seem hard to imagine now, but exactly two centuries years ago the people of the Buffalo-Niagara region were tired, war-weary and facing constant fear of losing their homes or lives. The war between America and Canada (now known as the War of 1812) had been going on for almost two years. In that time, locals had seen young men die by the thousands, and the communities of Lewiston and Buffalo burned to the ground. To commemorate this dark and violent time in local history, the Griffins Mills Church will be holding a War of 1812 Bicentennial Living History Event on Saturday, Oct. 25. The event will include demonstrations of period weaponry and equipment, followed by three speakers who will discuss American and Canadian attitudes at the war’s end. “There was so much death and sickness here. We were in the third year of the war; I’m sure moral wasn’t too good,” said Alan Davis, clerk of session for the historic church. The event will focus on attitudes that led to the end of the war, as well as the importance, causes and effects of the war, Davis said. The War of 1812 was caused, Davis noted, in part by British capture and impressment of
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Re-enactors gather at the historic Griffins Mills Church to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Burning of Buffalo. Many Griffins Mills residents took in the refugees of Buffalo that winter of 1813. American merchant marines, trade restrictions between America and France, and American interest in annexing parts of Canada. At the time, many American leaders assumed Canada would be easy to take over and that U.S. troops would be greeted as liberators. “They weren’t quite as agreeable to America just coming up and taking over as many thought,” Davis said.
Rather, loyalists, British troops and allied American Indians fought ferociously to defend their forts and cities along the Niagara River. Engagements such as the Battle of Chippewa, the Battle of Lundy’s Lane and the Siege of Fort Erie resulted in hundreds of killed and wounded, but no major, permanent gains by either side. In one particularly brutal instance, American forces
burned the Canadian town of Newark in December 1813, causing many civilians to die of the cold. In retaliation, British and loyalist forces crossed the Niagara River and burned down Lewiston, Buffalo, Black Rock and a neighboring Tuscarora village.
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East Aurora resident Candi Thornton says she began noticing the spirits of the dead when she was 5 years old. Now a professional spirit medium, Thornton recalled that for decades the sights and sounds of the dead filled her with sheer terror. “I pretty much slept with the covers over my head until I was 25,” Thornton said with a laugh. “I was constantly being bombarded by spirits. I always knew spirits were around.” Sometimes it was a sound or a certain odor that told her she was near the spirit of a person who’d died, or as she puts it, “crossed over into the next plane for existence.” Other times she saw she spirits in her mind, or felt something unusual. The form of communication, Thornton explains, depends on the nature of the spirit and who they were before the body died.
The East Aurora Police Department plans to upgrade and replace its base radio equipment utilizing $100,000 in funds from New York State. Mayor Allan Kasprzak announced at the East Aurora Village Board’s Monday, Oct. 20 meeting that the village had been awarded a $100,000 grant from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services. The money will be used to replace the police dispatch center’s outdated radio equipment with more modern equipment. Jo Anne Yuhnke, East Aurora Police communication supervisor, explained that the current base radio system is more than a decade old, making it difficult to find replacement parts when pieces conk out. She says modernized equipment is crucial to maintaining an effective dispatch center. “As technology evolves so does equipment,” Yuhnke said. Police Chief Ronald Krowka raised the issue of upgrading and replacing the dispatch center equipment during recent budget discussions, Kasprzak said. The mayor commended the efforts of Sen. Patrick Gallivan, who helped secure the money for East Aurora Police. “It’s good that we have good relationships with local officials, to make sure we can get money for these things we need,” he said. Aside from replacing the dispatch equipment, the grant monies will also be used for replacing portable radios and an aging License Plate Reader. Officers carry the portable radios in their patrol vehicles. Police use LPRs to scan the license plates of passing vehicles, often checking for outstanding warrants or suspensions. Officials also pointed out that updated dispatch equipment will benefit more than just the village and town residents.
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Thornton helped author Christina Abt (left) gain insight to the nature of the spirits supposedly haunting Abt’s Crown Hill home in Eden. have to say,” Thornton said. Thornton acknowledges that there is much skepticism, and plenty of misconceptions over the true nature of spirits. For one, she notes, the spirits of the deceased rarely hang around cemeteries, preferring to instead be near the people and places they knew in life. “The rest of you is exactly the same after death,” Thornton said. “Your soul and your spirit still exist.” Secondly, spirits are not necessarily evil or ill-doing. Oftentimes the spirit is simply trying to communicate with the people, or interact with the objects they knew in life.
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Event’s speakers to offer both American, Canadian points of view War of 1812 from Page 1 “Like any war, I’m sure people were tired, scared and eager for the war to end,� Davis said. “They were seeing it wasn’t going anywhere, a stalemate.� The war was ended in December 1814 with the signing of the Treaty of Ghent, though fighting continued for weeks until the news reached the states. The treaty ended hostilities between the two nations and restored American and Canadians borders to pre-
war lines. Although neither East Aurora nor Griffins Mills ever saw bloodletting during the war, residents got involved by enlisting in militias, procuring supplies and offering sanctuaries for American refugees. “It was the people in these communities who stepped up and helped the fleeing people of Buffalo,� Davis said previously on the community’s role after the Burning of Buffalo.
The bicentennial event will begin at 3 p.m. with an outdoor reenactment demonstration. The demonstration will include a display of period uniforms and firearms, including a cannon. At 6 p.m., the event will move inside the church for a speaker series. The first speaker, historian Ford Best, will discuss Canadian perspectives near the war’s end. The second speaker, Erie County Historian Doug Kohler, will address the
feelings and attitudes of Americans near the end of 1814. The final speaker, Town of Aurora Historian Robert Goller, will discuss the war’s impact and aftermath on surrounding communities. The event is free and will include refreshments and food trucks. The church is located at 1807 Mill Road, West Falls. Davis said this will be the church’s final War of 1812 bicentennial event.
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East Aurora takes action on Paint on Tap, proposed brewery law By Tim Fenster
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The East Aurora Village Board took action Monday, Oct. 20 to clear the way for two unique, alcohol-serving establishments to open in the village. First, the village board held a public hearing on a special use permit to allow a Paint on Tap “sip and paint� art studio to open at 650 Main St. Anthony Zynda, co-owner of Paint on Tap, which already operates a location in Williamsville, explained to the board that the studio offers wine and beer to its artists. Paint on Tap’s drinks are only available during and to those enrolled in one of the studio’s two-hour painting classes, Zynda said. The studio does not serve drinks with liquor. “{Alcohol} is for class members,� Zynda told board members. “We’re
only open in the evenings during our class hours.� The Paint on Tap studio would include 42 seats per class. The studio’s Williamsville location has thus far proved very successful, Zynda said, regularly selling out its 35 seats. Responding to trustees’ questions, Zynda said the studio does allow persons under 21 years old to take part in clas sses, if accompanied by an adult over 21, but said underaged individuals rarely sign up. “Usually we ask that everyone there is controllable and serious about what they’re doing,� he said. Zynda added that the studio’s Williamsville location offers dry classes to children once per month. Later in the meeting, the board voted to schedule a public hearing on a local law that would allow brewing in its commercial and manufacturing zoning districts. The local law was
in response to a proposal to construct a microbrewery at 23 Pine St. John Cimperman approached the board last month to share his plans to construct a craft brewery that would produce about 2,500 to 5,000 barrels of beer annually, most of which would be shipped to local bars and restaurants. Cimperman assured board members in September that the brewery would generate no more noise or smell than that of a typical; restaurant. He also said that he would submit a development plan for the board’s consideration. However, on Monday night, trustees Randolph West and Patrick Shea expressed concerns that the law might give way to loud, smelly brewing operations. “I don’t know if it’s going to be loud and smelly or quiet and unnoticeable,� West said.
“I’m more worried about down the road when it’s not {Cimperman},� Shea said. Trustee Ernie Scheer said that he’d been to numerous breweries across the world, and never found them to cause excessive noise or odor. Village administrator Bryan Gazda noted the board could address concerns about noise, odor or excessive truck traffic by reviewing each proposal on a case by case basis. “This is just allowing {brewing},� Gazda said. “If you guys wanted to put limitations on what you could brew, you could do that during the development plan process.� The public hearing on the law will take place at the board’s Monday, Nov. 3 meeting. For more information on Paint on Tap, visit www.paintontapstudio.com.
Safely Trick-or-Treat at the OP library
Calling all little ghouls and goblins in Orchard Park. The Friends of the Orchard Park Public Library is inviting you – and your parents – to attend its second annual Safe Halloween Trick-or-Treat Party from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30 at the Orchard Park Public Library, 4570 South Buffalo St., in Orchard Park. The event is free and open to the public. Children – and adults – are encouraged to dress up in their Halloween costume for a little trick-or-treating celebration in a safe atmosphere. Little ones will be able to decorate their own small bag to use while trick-or-treating at the party. Refreshments consisting of cider and donuts will be provided, and spookily fun stories will be read in the children’s area of the library at around 7 p.m. The Friends of the Orchard SUBMITTED
Supporting local parks: Orchard Park Planning Coordinator Remy C. Orffeo donated $100 to the town’s Parks Department to be used to plant daffodils around the Town Hall. Highway Superintendent Fred Piasecki will supervise a planting crew. This marks the third year Orffeo and Piasecki have teamed up to help beautify the Town Hall. They estimate it will take another two years to completely fill the flower beds.
Park Library is also holding a special children’s Halloween coloring contest for children leading up the party. Children ages preschool and under, kindergarten to second grade, and third to fifth grade may participate. Coloring pages are available at the Orchard Park Library and are due back to the library by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28 in order to be eligible for the contest. Prizes for the “Most Creatively Colored Pumpkin� and the “Scariest Colored Pumpkin� will be awarded in the kindergarten to second grade category and the third to fifth grade category. There will also be a prize for the “Best Colored Pumpkin� in the preschool and under category. The winners will be announced at Trick-or-Treat Party, right after storytime, on Thursday, Oct. 30.
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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 readersw. 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
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Did you know that 189,000 meals were served at City Mission last year, 72,000 safe nights of sleep were provided, and 60 Code Blue nights provided 200 extra safe beds for people during the extreme cold? City Mission provides three meals a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year for people who come through their doors. The Mission provides residential Christ-centered programs for men, women and children, emergency shelter services, adult education, counseling, child care, spiritual guidance, drug rehabilitation and so much more, giving hope a foothold. The Mission provides tools for people to better themselves by getting skills to be independent. Baker Memorial United Methodist Church of East Aurora has teamed up with the Mission’s Ambassador Program to help them in their endeavors. As Ambassadors , or as individual volunteers, one can provide cupcakes for a dessert night at the men’s shelter, pack bag lunches for the Women’s and Children’s shelter, help sort clothes at their thrift store, give monthly Bible lessons and crafts to the children, provide pies for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners and so much more. Monthly drives for donations of socks, personal hygiene items, diapers, school supplies, and baby food are always encouraged. There are endless ways to help the Mission. The Baker team
is always happy to accept donations and would welcome anyone interested in volunteering with them to help our neighbors. If interested in volunteering with an East Aurora group, please call Debi at 652-4376 or call City Mission at 854-8181. Each year City Mission coordinates a program called the Thanksgiving Turkey Express. Volunteers make the meals at the kitchen of the Mission from donated items, then teams of volunteers deliver a hot, nutritious meal to more than 5,000 people all in one day to bring a little love and caring to needy people who might not have a meal on Thanksgiving. If you would like to be a part of this undertaking, you could help us in this quest to collect 12 ounce boxes of instant mashed potatoes. Our goal is to provide all the mashed potatoes for the drive which means 1500 boxes of potatoes. This is a big undertaking and we are asking the community to help us fulfill our dream of helping others. If you would like to help, donations may be dropped off at Baker Memorial United Methodist Church on the corner of Main and Center Streets in East Aurora weekdays between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., or they may be taken to Sammy’s Car Wash on Grey Street in East Aurora. Every donation is greatly appreciated and will be used to help the less fortunate in our area.
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Jo Ann Litwin Village Trustee At our last Village Board work session we began the process of studying the information gathered to complete the Village of Orchard Park’s Comprehensive Plan. We began with a review of the history of our village. The information got me thinking about the stories I was told of the history of Orchard Park when I was a child. Growing up, my mother told me the story of how
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our town was named. She told me how a young woman was looking out of her window and told her father that she saw a beautiful park of orchards and that is how the town’s name came to be Orchard Park. The story my Mom told me was generally true but there were details that I learned in our meeting. The first thing that surprised me is that the Village of Orchard Park came before the Town of Orchard Park. What is now the Village was originally was called Potters Corners. In 1921, it incorporated to form the Village of Orchard Park. The town, first known as East Hamburg, changed its name to the Town of Orchard Park in 1934. At the early start of the Village, the intersection of Quaker and Freeman was the “Four Corners” of the village and the “Four Cor-
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ily friend, Craig Miller of Craig’s Shoes, was friends with Mille. After she passed and before the estate sale, I at last stepped through the historical doors. Unfortunately through the years the house had not been well maintained nor cleaned. Even though Millie had been a housekeeper, as she aged the house had fallen into disarray. There were clothes everywhere and Millie must have fancied hats. I remember seeing lots of period hats. The doctor’s office was untouched and the instrument in the office increased my fears of doctors tenfold. I have had more visits to this iconic building since then. It is wonderful to see the work the Orchard Park Historical Society has done to bring this gem back to its glory. I have made it all the way to the cupola and the view is spectacular.
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State lawmakers push for stronger schools, more options for parents Senator Mark Grisanti recently renewed his call to help both struggling schools and children with his support of the Education Investment Incentives Act and introduction of the Parental School Choice Program for the City of Buffalo. These initiatives are in addition to his work to provide increased aid to public schools in Western New York for early education, school safety, technology, higher academic standards and other important programs. School Choice Legislation (City of Buffalo only): The Parental Choice Private School Voucher Program would amend the education law in New York State so that eligible students who are entering kindergarten or ninth grade and who live in the Buffalo school district could be selected as one of the 300 students given vouchers up to $10,000 to attend a participating private, nonpublic or an out-of-district school of their choice. Students are eligible if their family of four earns $39,000, which is 1.75 times the federal poverty level. Vouchers will continue for selected students until they graduate from their selected schools or until the student turns 21. “What taxpayers may not realize is that no matter where you live in Erie County, your tax dollars go to the City of Buffalo
schools,” said Grisanti. “By finding a better, smarter, cheaper way to educate our kids in the City of Buffalo, this will save your tax dollars. The money saved can then be used to increase school aid in our suburban and rural schools that desperately need it because of the inequality in the funding formula and the Gap Elimination Adjustment which were enacted prior to my arrival in the state senate.” This legislation applies solely to the City of Buffalo only. It does not provide for vouchers in suburban and rural school districts. In fact, this legislation would actually free up tax dollars that could then be given to suburban and rural school districts increasing their school aid, said Grisanti. “School vouchers will empower parents to determine the course of their children’s education and will provide opportunities for success regardless of where they reside. Voucher programs have made huge impacts in cities like Milwaukee where graduation rates have significantly increased. The time is now for a bold new program to shake things up.” Education Investment Incentives Act: The proposed education investment tax credit would provide a credit for up to 90 percent of a charitable donation to public schools and non-profit organizations that support public schools or provide scholarships for
students to attend a K-12 school, including a religious school. The tax credit would apply to individual and business donors liable for personal income tax and corporate franchise tax. “This legislation is a win for schools, a win for taxpayers and most of all a win for children,” said Senator Mark Grisanti. “This bill would not only help charitable foundations but would also enable public schools to raise more charitable funding to support programming that is more vulnerable to budget cuts. Such funding would be inaddition to state school aid and would not be subject to the school property tax cap.” Bishop Richard Malone of the Diocese of Buffalo said, “The Education Tax Credit legislation enjoys the support of the vast majority of lawmakers because it would both increase financial support to public schools and give tens of thousands more children access to other schools of their parents’ choosing. Now it is up to Governor Cuomo to demonstrate his leadership on this issue just as he has done on so many other issues that affect New Yorkers.” The Education Investment Incentives Act is co-sponsored by Grisanti and has bi-partisan support in both the Senate and Assembly. It is also supported by Timothy Cardinal Dolan.
Trustess discuss how to curb drinking at next year’s Music Fest Police from Page 1 The East Aurora Police base radio system also dispatches firefighters in 10 neighboring fire districts.This area encompasses parts of Elma, Holland, Marilla, Wales, Colden and Java. “{Gallivan} looked at this not only for how it will help this village, but how it’ll help the other five towns,” Krowka said. Also during the village board’s Monday, Oct. 20 meeting, trustees discussed the Music Fest and how to combat the kind of drunken, disorderly that permeated through the vil-
lage when it was held last June. Several trustees expressed concern that the prevalence of open containers contributed significantly to the problem. “The bar-owners I spoke with, they’re not in favor of having people walk in and o sut with bottles of whatever,” Ernie Scheer said. Trustee Deborah Carr-Hoagland suggested the board consider adopting an open container law to prevent such issues from happening yearround. “I don’t think it’s a one day
problem. I think we probably should visit this idea,” CarrHoagland said. However, others felt it should be the bar-owners’ responsibility to prevent patrons from leaving an establishment with an open container of alcohol. Scheer worried that an open container law would busy police with a relatively minor issue. “Then you have something else that police have to deal with, when they have bigger things to deal with,” Scheer said.
Weights and Measures Director to address accusations at legislature committee meeting Erie County’s Director of Weights and Measures, Edwin Gonsiorek, has confirmed through the County Attorney that he will attend the Finance and Management Committee meeting at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23. The topic of discussion will be the Erie County Comptroller’s audit of the Weights and Measures Division. The audit, which began after several telephone calls to the Erie County Whistleblower Hotline, raised very strong allegations against Mr. Gonsiorek and his department. Legislators have made numerous attempts to obtain Mr. Gonsiorek’s verbal testimony. On more than one occasion, CSEA responded that Mr.
Gonsiorek was under no obligation to appear before the Legislature. Finally, after threatening to subpoena Mr. Gonsiorek in a letter dated Oct. 16, he agreed to attend the Oct. 23 Finance & Management Committee meeting. Chaired by Legislator Joseph Lorigo, the Committee will discuss the audit and question Mr. Gonsiorek on its findings. The findings include the following: · Inspectors fining stores based on field inspections never conducted by the department · Falsely reporting phony results of these inspections to New York State · Mr. Gonsiorek used of the Division of Weights and
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The Chestnut Ridge Conservancy, Inc., a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the restoration and preservation of Chestnut Ridge Park in Orchard Park, is pleased to announce its 3rd annual gala event to be held Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Orchard Park Country Club in Orchard Park. The event is open to the public. Tickets for this event are $125 per person and can be purchased at ChestnutRidgeConservancy.org. Cocktail attire is recommended. The gala begins at 6 p.m. and will run through 10:30p.m. This year’s honorary gala chairman is Peter Krog, CEO of The Krog Corporation. The event’s master of ceremonies will be Don Paul from WIVB Channel 4. Live entertainment will be provided by the Mark Mazur Quartet. The Conservancy will be presenting the third annual Chestnut Ridge Conservancy Guardian Award to John C. Bailey, attorney. Bailey is a founding member of the con-
servancy and has served as the organization’s president since 2009. In addition to his private law practice, Bailey serves as the Town of Orchard Park Attorney. Bailey is a member of the Orchard Park Economic Development Committee, has served as president of the Orchard Park Chamber of Commerce, and is a cellist with the Orchard Park Symphony Orchestra. “John Bailey has been instrumental in the Conservancy’s success to date,” Conservancy Chairman-Emeritus Ray Fabiniak said. “His willingness to selflessly serve the conservancy, our beautiful park, and ultimately the residents of Erie County that benefit from the park, makes him the obvious choice to receive this year’s Guardian Award.” All monies raised by this and other Conservancy-sponsored events, as well as those raised through memberships and contributions, fund park projects selected by the Conservancy. These projects are over and
above those already budgeted by the county and are in keeping with our goal of restoring and preserving this local treasure. The most recent project sponsored by the conservancy is the restoration and conservation of the five beautiful murals housed inside the historic Chestnut Ridge Park Casino which is nearly completed. The Chestnut Ridge Conservancy wishes to acknowledge The Krog Corporation, The Praxair Foundation, Entercom Communications, the Jerge family, West-Herr Automotive, M J Mechanical Services, Evenhouse Printing, Mentholatum, Try-It Distributing, Towne Ford, and all of the generous sponsors and patron of this year’s event. We also owe a debt of gratitude to the County of Erie and the Erie County Parks Department for all of their assistance in helping our efforts to restore our beautiful park. More information about the Conservancy is available at ChestnutRidgeConservancy.org.
Increasing anti-concussion efforts Christmas in the Country returns to fairgrounds with new offer
East Aurora resident Steven Helmicki, president of Primordial Strength Inc., a top-level private gym located in Elma, has launched www.anticoncussion.com and developed two USAmanufactured neck training machines and two field manuals that teach progressive, safe neck training. Helmicki has also developed a coaching certification program to reduce the number of concussions among athletes. Additionally, Helmicki’s three-part series called the “Systemic Approach to the Anti-concussion Move-
ment” and another threepart series focusing on eliminating muscle tension, breathing and movement to dissipate contact force were recently published in MILO, an international journal for serious strength athletes. The December 2014 issue of MILO will feature Helmicki’s article on concussions in football based on a roundtable discussion with leading experts. An advocate for athlete safety, Helmicki was an inaugural ambassador to the Sports Legacy Institute, started a petition
drive to change legislation in New York State and has worked hard to impact this major public health issue. His site, www.anticoncussion.com, hopes to raise funds to film a concussion documentary purely from a child’s perspective, as well as study impacts such as the dissipation of contact force between artificial turf and grass and the subsequent effect on concussions. For more information, contact Helmicki at 2138895, or visit primordialstrengthsystems.com or www.anticoncussion.com.
A favorite Western New York tradition, the Christmas in the Country Holiday Artisan Market will celebrate its 30th season when it returns to the Hamburg Fairgrounds Nov. 6-9. And for the first time in its storied history, Christmas in the Country will offer complimentary return passes so patrons can enjoy the sights, sounds and scents of this one-of-a-kind shopping experience all weekend long. “We have always felt our patrons needed more than just one day to properly enjoy this event,” said Daniel Kaczynski of Premier Promotions, organizers of the event. “Now everyone has the opportunity to come back as much as they would like at no additional cost.” This year, Christmas in the Country will welcome more than 400 artisans spread out over five buildings. Attendees will find unique handcrafted creations made in the USA, including home decor, gourmet foods and wine, original music, trendsetting jewelry, hand-poured aromatic candles, children’s toys and clothing, stylish pottery, original wall art, gifts for pets and holiday gift items galore. “This is an opportunity to make gift buying and shopping very meaningful,” said Sally Kaczynski, founder of Premier Promotions. “The selection of products at this market is comprehensive; there is truly something for everyone.” Christmas in the Country will welcome many new arti-
sans this year, as well as favorites from year’s past. “We find new artisans and a lot of time, they find us because this is an excellent opportunity for them,” Kaczynski said. “We want to continue to make the event fresh and new, but still keep the favorite artisans and traditions here.” Throughout the 30-year history of Christmas in the Country, giving back to the community has always been an integral part of the event. This year, participating non-profit groups will include Kathleen Mary House, Churches in Action, Hamburg Eden Animal Rescue Team (H.E.A.R.T.), Variety — The Children’s Charity of Buffalo and the Hamburg Presbyterian Church. “Helping those in need has always been who we are, both as a company and people of this community,” Kaczynski said. “Many of the artisans also donate products for auctions and raffles.” In 2013, Christmas in the Country was recognized as the No. 2 contemporary and classic artisan market in the nation by Sunshine Artist, the leading publication in the art and craft event industry. The event has ranked either No. 1 or No. 2 in the nation for the past 11 years. Celebrating its 30th anniversary and drawing almost 60,000 visitors over four days and featuring only handmade products made in the United States, the event is widely recognized today as the preeminent holiday artisan market in North America. The economic impact of this event is formidable. Res-
taurants and hotels benefit significantly from patrons and artisans traveling to the event, while local artisans typically mark Christmas in the Country as their highest grossing event of the year. “The artisans really represent the very best of our country’s small businesses — hardworking, ingenious and determined. To see Western New York support them to this extent is very gratifying,” Kaczynski added. Christmas in the Country will run from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 6 and 7, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 8 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Fairgrounds in Hamburg. Discount tickets are available through Wednesday, Nov. 5 at select locations through Erie County. For a complete list of locations visit www.wnypremierpromotions.com. For more than 30 years, Premier Promotions has produced high quality, extremely successful artisan events including Springtime in the Country, Christmas in the Country, Christmas in the Country-Erie and Yuletide in the Country. The events are consistently ranked among the Top 100 artisan shows in America by Sunshine Artist magazine. Last year, more than 90,000 visitors attended these events purchasing more than $4.5 million in high quality, handcrafted goods from juried artists and artisans. These events have also helped raise more than $1.4 million for Western New York charities.
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Erie County gets the message: ‘Wipe Out Lead’ October is Lead Poisoning Prevention Month, and Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz was joined by Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26), Erie County Health Commissioner Dr. Gale Burstein, community lead-abatement partners, and concerned citizens on Monday to call attention both to a $3 million federal grant awarded to Erie County to identify & eliminate lead hazards in 180 local homes and to the “Wipe Out Lead” educational billboard campaign, which is now underway and features a number that concerned citizens can text to access lead resources. The $3 million grant was awarded in addition to another $400,000 in federal funds that will be used to perform assessments in up to 100 Erie County residences, identifying and mitigating lead hazard risks. Locally, the older housing stock in the City of Buffalo contains some of the highest levels of lead contamination in the County and will be addressed through the terms of the grant. “Lead poisoning is a quiet, insidious destroyer of health that must be eliminated wherever possible, and with this grant we will have more resources to dedicate to this effort here in Erie County. In addition, the ‘Wipe Out Lead’ billboards and texting component are a great way to spread the word about lead and provide an easy way for concerned residents to get involved,” said County Executive Poloncarz. “Lead poisoning is preventable and I encourage homeowners who live in at-risk homes to have their homes and their children tested for exposure, and to learn more about eradicating lead poisoning in our community. Thanks
to Congressman Brian Higgins and our other partners in government and in the community, Erie County homeowners will be safer, healthier, and closer to Wiping Out Lead“. “Western New York’s older homes add character to our communities but they can also pose risks to our children through exposure to lead paint,” said Congressman Higgins, Co-chair of the Congressional Revitalizing Older Cities Task Force. “These important federal resources support efforts that combine awareness with action to identify and remove hazards so we can better protect children from the devastating effects of lead poisoning.” The $3 million grant, from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control, will provide the resources for the Erie County Department of Health (“ECDOH”) to work with NYSDOH and community partners to assess 180 homes for lead-paint hazards and correct them where they are found. Community partners in the lead-abatement and remediation effort include Heart of the City Neighborhood Services, Jericho Road Community Health Center, Belmont Housing Resources, Inc., West Side Neighborhood Housing, and the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo. Locally, the Erie County Department of Health conducts one of the most vigorous lead poisoning prevention programs in New York State. The Department’s Environmental Health Division has inspected over 5,600 units since 2009, 4,212 of which had confirmed or potential
lead hazards. This robust effort is spearheaded by 25 full- and part-time staff. Health Commissioner Dr. Gale Burstein added, “Protecting children from lead and eliminating lead hazards in all environments is essential, and it all begins with an assessment and remediation where necessary. There is no reason to live with lead hazards, and ECDOH is proud to partner with community agencies to help eliminate this pervasive threat and create a safer, healthier community.” An innovative component of the “Wipe Out Lead” campaign allows the use of the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo’s ‘Grow 716’ communications tool to connect a community member with regional resources through texting. The partnership with Grow 716 has allowed the ECDOH to add texting capacity to its Wipe Out Lead Hotline. Community members can text “LEAD” to 877-777 to begin an automated exchange that provides prompt-driven lead-safety information regarding testing, work practices, and more. If the user is unable to get the information they are seeking, their number is placed on a list for a follow up call at a time that is convenient for them. Cara Matteliano, VicePresident of Community Impact for the Community Foundation of Greater Buffalo, said, “The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is honored to again partner with Erie County to eradicate lead poisoning from our community. Through the use of our mobile communications tool, Grow 716, residents in the areas of greatest need can easily connect with re-
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Petit larceny At 3:49 a.m. Oct. 19, East Aurora Police responded to a Hamlin Avenue address after receiving a complaint about a dispute over a purse. The victim, a 21-year-old Holland woman, told police that someone had stolen her purse after she had given it to a friend to hold. Police were later able to locate the purse in the restroom of 11th Frame Bar and Lanes. However, the victim told police that she was missing $100 when it was returned to her.
DWI At 6:12 a.m. Oct. 17, East Aurora Police stopped a vehicle on Main Street after observing the vehicle pass through a red light. The operator, Dennis Mills, 52, of Venice, NY, was found to have a suspended license. His license was suspended due to a previous DWI conviction. He was charged with passing a red light and aggravated unlicensed operation in the second degree.
Unlawful possession of marijuana At 3:48 a.m. Oct. 16, East Aurora Police were conducting a premise check of Knox farm state park when police noticed a vehicle pass through the park. The vehicle then pulled out into traffic without signaling a turn. Police initiated a traffic stop and noticed an odor of marihuana emanating from the vehicle. The operator, Jeremy Hawley, 37, of East Aurora, turned over to police several bags of marijuana and a glass pipe containing marijuana residue. Police then had Hawley perform field sobriety tests, which he passed. Hawley was issued tickets for failure to signal and unlawful possession of marijuana.
Harassment At 12:41 a.m. Oct 13, East Aurora Police responded to a report of criminal mischief at a Park Place residence. The victim, an East Aurora woman, told police that her boyfriend Justin Patterson, 26, of East Aurora, damaged property in their home, including punching a hole in a door and breaking her cell phone. Patterson also allegedly pulled her hair and dragged her along the floor. Patterson was charged with second degree harassment, fourth degree criminal mischief and acting in a manor to cause injury to a child under 17 years of age. Patterson was arraigned and released on his own recognizance.
AUO At 8:07 p.m. Oct. 10, East Aurora Police responded to a report of reckless operation of a mv on Quaker road. Police pulled over the vehicle and found that the operator, David Litchke Jr., 50, of East Aurora, was found to have a suspended license. Litchke also had an active arrest warrant from the city of buffalo. Litchke was charged with operating a motor vehicle without inspection certification, operating a motor vehicle by an unlicensed driver, operat-
ing an unregistered vehicle, operating a motor vehicle with improper headlights, failure to yield the right of way to an emergency vehicle, unsafe tires, aggravated unlicensed operation in the second degree, and operating a motor vehicle without insurance. Litchke was transferred to the custody of Buffalo Police.
Disorderly conduct At 2:36 p.m. Oct. 19, Orchard Park Police responded to a report of disorderly conduct at O’Neil’s Stadium Inn. Marc Ientilucci, 28, of Rochester, was allegedly involved in an altercation and refused to leave the property. When police arrested Ientilucci, he fought with officers at the police station. Ientilucci was charged with disorderly conduct, trespass and obstructing governmental administration. He was released on $450 bail.
and criminal impersonation. His bail was set at $150 upon arraignment.
Harassment At 6:15 p.m. Oct. 19, Orchard Park Police responded to a domestic disturbance call at a Chestnut Ridge Road residence. Lisa Christopher, 45, of Buffalo, was allegedly physical confrontation with a family member. During the confrontation, Christopher pulled the victim’s hair, pushed and slapped her. Christopher was charged with second degree harassment. She was released on $50 bail.
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At 3:06 p.m. Oct. 19, Orchard Park Police were driving on Southwestern Boulevard when their license plate reader determined that the driver of another vehicle had a suspended license. Police initiated a traffic stop, and ticketed Melvin Jackson, 31, of Buffalo, for aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third degree. Jackson was released on $150 bail.
At 7:24 p.m. Oct. 19, Orchard Park Police responded to an accident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. The pedestrian, a 29-year-old Elmira man, was struck by the vehicle and suffered head and leg injuries. Following the accident, the operator, Stanley Gon,78, of Orchard Park, returned to the scene and was found to show signs of intoxication. Gon failed his field sobriety tests and was arrested for driving while intoxicated. At the Orchard Park Police Station, Gon submitted to a breath test, which showed a reading of .09 percent blood alcohol concentration. Gon was charged with DWI and second degree vehicular assault. Police are continuing to investigate.
Petit larceny
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At 4:11 p.m. Oct. 19, Orchard Park Police responded to a report of petit larceny taking place near the east side of Ralph Wilson Stadium. When police arrived they found Charles Andrews, 21, of Lee, NY, and John Wagner, 25, of Rome, NY, stealing picnic grills. Andrews and Wagner were each charged with petit larceny and possession of stolen property. Both were arraigned and had bail set at $150. Police are continuing to investigate. Anyone from that area missing a grill is encouraged to call police.
At 3 p.m. Oct. 16, Orchard Park Police responded to a report of burglary at a Boston Ridge Road residence. The victim, a 64-year-old Orchard Park female, told police that various items were stolen from home after 4 a.m. Oct. 16. The stolen items include a computer, assorted jewelry, a telescope, three bottles of wine and a small caliber rifle. The total value of the stolen items is $840. The victim’s son, a 27-year-old Orchard Park man, told police that earlier the previous day, he had three individuals over to his home to purchase drugs. The victim believes these three men reentered the home later in the day and stole the items. Police are continuing to investigate.
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DWI At 5:35 p.m. Oct. 19, Orchard Park Police stopped a vehicle for driving past the fog-line on Taylor Road. The operator, Raymond Rohauer, 48, of Orchard Park, showed signs of intoxication and subsequently failed his field sobriety tests. Rohauer refused to submit to an alcohol screening device at the scene, but later at the Orchard Park Police Station, agreed to submit to a breath test. The test showed a blood alcohol concentration of .10 percent. Rohauer was charged with driving while intoxicated, refusing a roadside screening device and moving from lane unsafely.
Suspended license At 6:04 p.m. Oct. 19, Orchard Park Police pulled over a vehicle for failure to yield the right of way. The operator, Santos Cruz, 31, of Rome, NY, was found to have a suspended license. Cruz initially gave police a false name to hide the fact his license was suspended. He was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation in the third degree
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Petit larceny Sometime between Oct. 13 at 4:30 p.m. and Oct. 14 at 8 a.m., an unknown person entered St. John Vianney School and stole an iDock karaoke machine belonging to a 27-year-old West Seneca female, who is a teacher at the school. The stolen property was valued at $100.
Petit larceny At 4 p.m. Oct. 14, Orchard Park Police responded to a report of petit larceny at Kohl’s, 3430 Amelia Drive. The store’s loss prevention apprehended Katheryn Wood, 20, of Jamestown, after she’d stolen about eight pieces of jewelry, 13 shirts, a blazer, boxed shoes, various cosmetic items, several dresses and a sweater. The stolen property was valued at more than $500. Wood was charged with petit larceny and possession of stolen property.
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