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City of Tonawanda Courier /Friday, February 13, 2015
Around Town W W W. C P O W N Y. C O M
WNYRHS Winter Train and Toy Show Feb. 14 and 15 at the Fairgrounds-Event Center and Expo Building, 5600 McKinley Pkwy. in Hamburg. Tickets are $7 and children under 12 are free. No parking fee. Show Hours: Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more info contact trainshow@roadrunner.com. Youth Soccer Camp Children K-2nd grade are invited to participate in a soccer skills camp held in the St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1135 Oliver St. in North Tonawanda. The camp will run every Monday for 4 weeks beginning Mon., Feb. 9 through March 9 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Applications are available, please call St. Mark at 693-3715. Ash Wednesday Fish Fry Wed., Feb. 18, 2015 from 5 to 6:15 p.m. St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1135 Oliver St. in North Tonawanda will be hosting a fish fry provided and cooked by BW followed by worship service at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the church office Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to noon. Tickets are $10 for a 9-10 ounce piece of beer battered haddock, potato salad, coleslaw, rye bread, dessert and beverage. There are no half portions of fish. Children’s portions are $6 for chicken tenders, potato salad, coleslaw, rye bread, dessert and beverage. For more information, please call St. Mark at 6933715. WNY Home & Garden Expo at the FairgroundsEvent Center and Expo Building, 5600 McKinley Pkwy. in Hamburg, from Thurs., Feb. 19 to Sun., Feb. 22. Show Hours: Thurs. 2 to 8 p.m., Fri. noon to 8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sun. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $7 and
children under 12 are free. No parking fee. Fish Fry The Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus is hosting a fish fry starting Friday Feb. 20, and every Friday thereafter until Good Friday (April 3). All dinners will be from 4 to 7 p.m. at the K of C Hall 755 Erie Ave., North Tonawanda. Dinner includes a choice of two side dishes, coleslaw, bread and butter. Call 693-5470 for more information. Books and Bordeaux Fundraiser Fri. Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. at Brighton Place Library 999 Brighton Rd. in Tonawanda. Tickets are $25 and include wine, beer, live music, basket raffle, chocolate and pastries. Call 332-4375 for more info. Cavalcade of Cars Show at the Hamburg Fairgrounds Event Center and Expo Hall, 5600 McKinley Pkwy, Fri. through Sun., Feb. 27 to March 1. Show hours are: Fri. 5 to 10 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sun. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Adults are $12, children 6 to 12 are $3, and children under 6 are free. Parking is free, contact Andy 6569734 for more info or visit showandcruisers.com. Lawyers for the Arts The 4th annual benefit event will take place Sat. Feb. 28, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Sportsmen’annual benefit event will music, and art for sale, all crafted by attorneys. Single tickets are $20, $10 for law students. Presale tickets available Feb. 6 by visiting giveforgreatness.org. For more information call Lauren Rojek at 362-8389 x512 or asiwnydevelopment@ gmail.com. All proceeds benefit Give for Greatness, a program of Arts Services Initiative of WNY. Niagara Frontier Gun Shows are coming to the Hamburg Fairgrounds
Event Center, Expo, Grange and Marketplace Buildings, 5600 McKinley Pkwy., Sat. Feb. 28 and Sun. March 1. Hours are Sat. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sun. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Adults are $9, and children under 10 are free. Parking is free, visit nfgshows.com or call Bruce at 542-9929 for more info. The 2015 WNY Sport and Travel Expo at the Hamburg Fairgrounds Event Center, Expo, Grange and Marketplace Buildings, 5600 McKinley Pkwy. Thurs. March 5 to Sun. March 8. Event hours are Thurs. through Fri. noon to 9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sun. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adults are $10 and children under 10 get in for free. Contact sportandtravelexpo.com or call 814-725-3856 for more info. The Ismailia Shrine Circus at Hamburg Fairgrounds Event Center, 5600 McKinley Pkwy. March 12 to 15. Event hours are Thurs. 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., Fri. 10:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 7 :30 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m., 2:30, and 7:30 p.m. and Sun. 12:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. Adults are $13, seniors 61 and older are $10 and children under 10 are $8. Call 674-8666 or go to tickets.com to secure seats. M o t h e r t i m e Marketplace Children’s Consignment Sale at Hamburg Fairgrounds Grange and Marketplace Buildings, 5600 McKinley Pkwy., Fri. March 13 to Sun. March 15. Hours and prices are Fri. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. for $3, Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for $2, and Sun. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for free. Children always free for this event. Visit mothertimemarketplace.com for more info. Plantasia 2015 “Every Garden Tells a Story”
at Hamburg Fairgrounds Event Center and Expo Hall, 5600 McKinley Pkwy., Thurs. March 19 to Sunday March 22. Event hours are Thurs., Fri., and Sat. from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sun. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adults are $9, seniors 60 and over are $7, and children 12 and under are free. Visit plantasiany.com or call 741-8047 for more info and group rates. Litto’s Legacy Manor Lanes will be hosting Litto’s Legacy 3rd Annual Fundraiser March 22 from 2 to 6 p.m., 150 Grand Island Blvd. Tonawanda. Tickets are $20 presale per person and $100 to reserve a lane for up to 5 people. Admission includes 4 hours of bowling, shoes and ball if needed, and refreshments. $5 per sheet for basket raffle, and $5 plates of food available for walk-ins. For tickets please contact Alicia: 692-6328. Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show at Hamburg Fairgrounds Marketplace and Grange Buildings, 5600 McKinley Pkwy., Sat. March 21 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sun. March 22 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adults are $5, 2 day passes are $7, and scouts in uniform, including leaders, are free, as are children under 12. Visit bgsny.org for more info. 2015 Hamburg Chamber Trade Show at Hamburg Fairgrounds Grange Building, 5600 McKinley Pkwy., Fri. March 27 from 1 to 8 p.m. 40 businesses from caterers to tax preofessionals will be there, come out for this great networking opportunity. Event is free and open to the public, call 649-7917 for more info. Springtime in the Country at Hamburg Fairgrounds Event Center, 5600 McKinley Pkwy., Fri.
March 27 to Sun. March 29. Show hours are Fri. 4 to 9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $7, $5 presale with a 50 cent fee starting March 11, and kids 12 and under free. Visit wnypremierpromotions. com or call 910-799-9424 for more info. The National Parkinson Foundation WNY Support Group Monthly support group meetings for people with PD, family members and caregivers on the third Wednesday of each month at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 3512 Clinton St. in West Seneca. Support group for people with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease meets from 5:30-6:30 p.m. All are welcome from 6:30-8 p.m. Info: 449-3795. Winter Parking Ordinance prohibits parking on all streets in the Town of Tonawanda between the hours of 2 and 6 a.m. through April 1. Parking tickets will be issued. Winter Parking Restriction There is no parking permitted on any street in the City of Tonawanda between the hours of 3 and 6 a.m. through April 15. Drink Specials at Exit 2 Bar & Grille, 3191 Eggert Rd., Tonawanda: Martini Mondays featuring $5 martinis and margaritas; Two for Tuesdays (dinner for two for just $40, including a bottle of wine); Wine Down Wednesdays with $10 bottles of select wines; Prime Rib Thursdays and Happy Hour from 4 to 7 p.m. weekdays. Stop in during football games on Monday and Thursday nights, or for college games on Saturdays, and enjoy 50 cent wings and bar specials. Info: exit2bar.com, 837-2523 or facebook.com/
Exit2grille. Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group The Alzheimer’s Association WNY Chapter meets at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of the month at Grove Street Christian Church, 85 Grove St., Tonawanda, providing emotional and social support for caregivers and help participants develop methods and skills to solve problems. Open to all. The groups encourage caregivers to maintain their own personal, physical and emotional health, as well as optimally care for the person with dementia. Info: 1-800-272-3900. Take Off Pounds Sensibly (T.O.P.S.) weight loss support meets at 9:30 a.m. every Tuesday morning at Blessed Sacrament Church, Tonawanda. Info: 835-4944. Teen Gaming Night Teens ages 12-17 can play video games on the Nintendo Wii or challenge their friends to a variety of board and card games from 6-7:30 p.m. the third and fourth Tuesday of every month at the Kenmore Branch Library, 160 Delaware Rd. Info: 8732842. Ideal Weight Shape up with the help of Ideal Weight class, conducted by weight-loss specialist Ida Shapiro, who has over 46 years of experience. Classes begin at 6:15 p.m. every Tuesday at Zion United Church of Christ, Koenig and Parker, Tonawanda; and at 6:15 p.m. every Thursday at St. Gregory the Great School, Maple Road, Williamsville. The classes offer help on achieving weight-loss goals through personal touch, visualization, guest speakers and strong group support. First class free during the month of December. For further information, call 636-3698.
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Police Blotter W W W. C P O W N Y. C O M
February 7 Larceny Angelo Gangarossa, 29, Frederick Road, Tonawanda was arrested at 4 p.m. Feb. 7 for petit larceny for allegedly stealing money from a family member. He was released on an appearance ticket. DWI Candice M. Westmorland, 21, Church Road Lockport, was arrested at 4:43 a.m. Feb. 7 for DWI, driving with a BAC more than .08, possession of marihuana and speeding. She was stopped
for speeding on Niagara Street and showed signs of intoxication. She blew a .11 on data master. A small amount of marihuana was found in her vehicle. She was held on $250 bail. February 8 DWI Sajid J. Oazi, 39, Norwalk Avenue, Buffalo was arrested at 3 a.m. Feb. 8 for DWI, operating a vehicle with a BAC of .08, passing through a red light and a driver license violation. Oazi allegedly ran a red light on the Twin City Memorial Highway at Young
Street. Oazi showed signs of intoxication and blew a .12 on the data master. He was held on $250 bail. DWI Emohney R. Williams, 19, Glenwood Avenue, Buffalo was arrested at 3:30 a.m. Feb. 8 for DWI, aggravated DWI, passing through a red light, no drivers license, and driving with no headlights on. He was stopped on Main Street for driving without headlights and showed signs of intoxication. He blew a .20 on data master. He was held on $250 bail.
Bench Warrant Brian M. Delgross, 25, Beckwith Avenue, Niagara Falls was turned over by Town of Niagara Police on an outstanding bench warrant for controlled substance at 11 p.m. He was held for court. Contempt Daniel M. Serwinowski, 29, Brighton Road, Tonawanda was arrested for criminal contempt for violating a stay away order on a female. Serwinowski allegedly went to a females place of employment on Niagara Street at 8
p.m. Feb. 8. He was held for court. Assault Stefanie L. Balling, 29, Hampton Parkway, Tonawanda was arrested for assault 3 and criminal trespass 3 at 1 p.m. Feb. 8. Balling allegedly entered a home of a friend, uninvited, and assaulted a female there. She was held for court. February 10 Possession Ralph M. Monk Sr., 51, Glor Street, Buffalo was ar-
rested for possession of marihuana, suspended registration, aggravated unlicensed operation and driving with no insurance during a traffic stop on Minerva Street at 8:30 p.m. Feb. 9. He was held on $250 bail. DWI Andrew D. Raymond, 27, Ashland Avenue, Buffalo, was arrested for DWI-felony, aggravated unlicensed operation in the first degree, aggravated operation in the second degree, speeding and aggravated operation in the third degree.
Attention Western New York Homeowners: 56 of you are about to make an important financial decision...
“Frustrated Contractor ‘Giving Away’ $2,300 Furnaces for $941 with Off-Season Central Air...” (This is the “Hottest AND Coolest Deal of the Century”... especially if your furnace is over 8 years old)
Dear Friend, I’m about to make you a deal that’s hard to refuse if you’ve got an “older” (and probably less than optimally efficient) furnace. I’ll replace your old furnace AND your air conditioner as a “package deal” for at least $2,300 less than you would pay any other time of the year.
Sound too good to be true? It’s not, and here’s why. I’m making you what may sound like an unbelievable offer because it actually makes good sense for my business. And you come out a winner as well! You see, I know from experience that February, March and April are usually my slowest months when I actually end up losing money.... then I have to spend the next 9 months trying to make up for it. Right now, I have no reason to believe 2015 will be any different. That’s why I’ve decided to give up trying to make a profit during these months and minimize my losses... so I can come out ahead the rest of the year. So here’s how I can make the incredible offer at the top of this letter... Every year, the biggie air conditioning manufacturers guesstimate how many air conditioners to produce. Since there’s no way of knowing what the weather will be like and other factors that affect sales, these guys always have leftover inventory they have to hold onto until the next cooling season. I saw a great business opportunity in this and went to one of these biggie companies (they won’t allow me to use their name in this letter) and contracted for the purchase of 56 of these premium air conditioners that were going to just be sitting around. Plus, I bought 56 furnaces - all in the 4 most popular sizes used in Western New York homes. Because of the number I bought and the time of year I purchased them, I got an unbelievable deal... rock-bottom prices. Don’t get me wrong – these are brand new, top quality 2014 models. Not “seconds.” Not “blems.” Not builder-grade. These are premium air conditioners and furnaces fresh from a name brand factory with a full factory warranty.. How to get your name brand furnace for virtually nothing. By putting together this furnace-plus-air-conditioner package (I call it the “Hottest AND Coolest Deal of the Century”), going through some heavy negotiations with the manufacturer... then committing to buying 56 systems
outright, I got BOTH the furnace AND the air conditioner at a price that would have made Sam Walton proud. This means that when you buy one of these 56 new, premium-quality air conditioners, I will “give” you the furnace and ask you to pay only the $941 in labor it costs to install your furnace. Pick up your phone right now...
Simply call me at 694-8524 at any time so I can come out and measure your home (to see if I’ve got the proper size unit). Remember... I’ve got only 56 matched systems in 4 sizes so you’ll want to let me know VERY SOON that you’re interested. When these 56 systems are gone, they’re gone and this offer is null and void. Call me right now at 694-8524 so we can get the ball rolling! As part of the deal, I’ll show you how much the new air conditioner costs... how much the furnace WOULD have cost... and your savings when you buy your new air conditioner and furnace as part of this special offer. The price that I show you will include all installation, materials and labor. There’s no fine print, nothing left out. Earlier I said that making you this amazing offer is also good business for me...
The way I look at it, by letting YOU win big now, I’ll win at the end of the year. And I won’t have to “make up” for lost sales during February, March and April. I figure if I make you an absolutely irresistible offer, if your furnace or air conditioner is pushing 8 years or more... and if I barely mark up the price I paid, I’ll accomplish 2 major objectives that will allow me to reduce my losses the rest of the year. I’ll be able to... Pay my overhead (rent, utilities, insurance and taxes) during the slow period. Keep my service and installation technicians busy enough to pay them to work instead of sit at home. As you can see, when you take me up on my “Hottest AND Coolest Deal of the Century,” EVERYONE IS A WINNER! And by the way, there’s no obligation when you have me come out to measure your house and explain the installation...
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Because I’ve tried to think of every reason possible why you WOULDN’T take me up on this spectacular offer, I’ve even made arrangements for a super bank rate financing plan. And I’m not “marking up” the interest rate like so many other companies do. While I can’t promise you this, it’s possible that with this financing plan, your monthly investments in a new system could be more than paid for by the savings you see on your monthly utility bills. My Disappointment-Proof Guarantee Talking about lower utility bills... I’m sure you’ll see at least a 25% cut in your heating and cooling bills (in reality, it may be more like 35%+), if you don’t, I’ll pay you twice the difference for 2 years. Not only are you getting a new first-quality furnace virtually free, plus a first-quality air conditioner at a great price, I guarantee you’ll lower your heating and cooling bills by at least 25%... or I’ll pay you double your savings for 2 years. (This alone should convince you that these systems are some of the very best quality and most efficient available.) But you’ve got to act fast... call me at 694-8524 right now! This offer ends April 30, no matter what... Don’t wait to call me. Here’s why. I have only 14 of each of the 4 sizes. When all of the air conditioners are sold and all the furnaces in a certain size are “given away”, the “Hottest AND Coolest Deal of the Century” is over. And if I still have any of the 56 systems left on April 30th, this offer still ends. The reason is that my business always picks up about April 1st. Since these furnaces cost me so little, if I’ve got any left I’ll sell them next winter at last year’s prices and still come out ahead. So call me right now at 694-8524.
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Mother of four in need of kidney transplant By Kaitlin Urban
NT SUN CORRESPONDENT
On Dec. 8, 2013, Eva Rohrdanz-Lyon’s life was changed forever. While getting ready for church, she felt a sharp pain in her side and new something was wrong. She was rushed to the hospital by ambulance where she received emergency surgery to remove her spleen. “They operated on her and she was bleeding out and even coded a couple of times,” explained her mother Jane Rohrdanz. “We’re very lucky that she’s alive.” The 44-year-old mother of four suffered from spontaneous rupture of the spleen. Her mother said even the doctors couldn’t figure out what happened. After her surgery, Rohrdanz-Lyon stayed in the hospital for a month, while going through dialy-
sis. She continued dialysis once she was released, and now is in need of a new kidney. Family members have stepped up and some even tried donating a kidney of their own, including her daughter and sister. Unfortunately, neither were able to do so. Rohrdanz-Lyon’s husband is now going through the process of finding out whether he could be a match or not. Meanwhile, she has been forced to work from home and doesn’t have the energy to do much. “She’s been so sick,” said her mother. “It makes her exhausted and she’s just fatigued constantly.” Luckily, she’s had the strong support and help from her daughters, husband and other family members, as well as her friends. Hopefully her husband, Michael, will be a match
for donation, but if not, they’re back to square one. She’s currently part of a match program at the Cleveland Clinic. Rohrdanz said if someone is willing to donate a kidney in her daughter’s name, even if they aren’t a match for her, it would put her next in line when a match becomes available. This is a way to encourage donors, while also helping recipients. Although the transplant, when it eventually takes place, will be covered by insurance, the cost to survive after is what Rohrdanz-Lyon is concerned about. “The big part afterwards is that she’ll have to go on expensive drugs for the rest of her life,” said her mother. “It’s several thousand dollars a month, but that’s her only hope.” To help ease the burden of these expensive medical bills, an evening benefit will be held from 3 p.m. un-
We got the beat Students danced and swayed in honor of Catholic Schools Week at St. John the Baptist School in Kenmore. Throughout the day, studies were halted for everyone to rise from their seats and tap their toes. Announcements from Principal Cynthia Jacobs to put down the pens and pencils and prepare for movement invoked squeals and giggles that could be heard throughout the hallways. The chicken dance, the hokey pokey, and YMCA were just some of the dances enjoyed by the children Pictured left to right are: Hadley Leonard, Claire and faculty. Everyone Van DeWater, Joseph Heft and London Harsch bunny-hopped throughout the hallways, too! Crazy hair and socks also added great to watch the kids one of the sillier ways that to the festive spirit! Mrs. move to the music with we celebrate the joy of Jacobs commented, “It’s mile-wide grins! This is Catholic education.”
til 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21 at Third Warder’s Social Club, 147 12th Ave., North Tonawanda. The cost will be $20 per person and will include food and beer. A cash bar will also be available. The event, Help Hope Live for Eva RohrdanzLyon, will be held to benefit the New York Kidney Transplant Fund, which in turn, will help with costs for Rohrdanz-Lyon’s medical expenses. Guests of the benefit can also participate in basket raffles, a 50/50 raffle and will also have the chance to win door prizes. Tickets for the event can be purchased at the door, by calling 694-2112 or online at http://bit.ly/eveningbenefit. Those who can’t attend, but would like to contribute, can make a tax-deductible donation at http://bit.ly/ hhlcampaignpageel.
Eva Rohrdanz-Lyon. Photo submitted.
Seventh grader Peterson competes for a place at states
Students at Hoover Middle School in the KenmoreTown of Tonawanda UFSD competed for the chance to win scholarships, cash and a trip to the Galapagos Islands in the first round of the National Geographic Bee. With his first-place finish, seventh-grade student Zach Peterson will now compete in a written test for a chance to go on to the state championships in Albany. The National Geographic Bee is organized by National Geographic and open to students in fourth grade through eighth grade. This year, National Geographic added new categories of questions to the annual competition, including references to sports teams
in one round and pop stars on tour in another, though it always came down to location. Competing in the Hoover Middle School Geography Bee were 29 students, which were narrowed down to only four after six rounds and then three after a tiebreaker round. In the subsequent elimination round, these three students were given a clipboard and asked to identify a Portuguesespeaking country, which sent one student to the championship round. The other two students competed in another tiebreaker round, having to identify a country made up of cantons, which is a type of national sub-division like states,
provinces and counties. In the championship round, Zach correctly named an African country involved with efforts to save lions for the win. Students finishing first and second in the competition have their names added to a plaque kept at the school, and Zach now has a chance to compete in the statewide competition in Albany. The state winner will go on to compete in the national finals in Washington D.C., where the winner will receive a $50,000 scholarship, a lifetime subscription to National Geographic, $500 cash, a trip to the Galapagos, and a place in the world championships.