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Locally-based The Mentholatum Company unrolls new products

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There is a fair chance that you might have spread Mentholatum vaporizing rub over your chest, to fend off a bad cough. Maybe you or a female companion recently purchased a Softlips cube for extra lip protection during the dry cold weather. Perhaps you swear by Rohto eye-drops for red and irritated eyes. But did you know that the company responsible for these and many other householdname skin care products is based right here in Orchard Park? The Mentholatum Company, which operates its North American headquarters on Sterling Drive off Milestrip Road, is today one of the top manufacturers of skin care products in the world. The company, along with its parent company, Japan-based

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Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., also manufacture Oxy acne medication, WellPatch, Natural Ice lip balm and Hada Labo Tokyo skin care products, among others. But Jean Legros, Mentholatum’s senior director of marketing, notes that while the company has a strong presence in national retailers and consumers’ minds, they are still dwarfed by some of their competitors, particularly Proctor & Gamble Co., which manufactures the other iconic vapor rub, Vick’s. “Mentholatum competes with giants. It’s like David and Goliath,” said Legros, adding that Mentholatum also competes against the Fortune 500 corporation Johnson & Johnson. However, the company has staked out a position in both the American and international markets through what Legros calls unique, top-quality skin care products. He says the company is in a strong po-

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sition for growth; their goal is to double their revenue in the next five years. With this goal in mind, Mentholatum launched two new, innovative products in the last year. The first, the Softlips Cube, promises effective, soothing lip care, and comes in a sleek, trendy design, aimed particularly for the female market. The other is a Nighttime variant of its original vapor rub, with “naturally soothing lavender” to provide gentler cough relief. “We generally pride ourselves in the passion and the quality of our people to help us develop, produce and market all out of here in Orchard Park,” Legros said. “You talk about Buffalo (as} an AllAmerica City; I like to think that Mentholatum is one of these All-American brands.

The Lancaster Board of Education met Jan. 21 for a work session regarding the Lancaster mascot. While the meeting was open to the public, the structure of the meeting was different and did not require a public hearing. This session was designed to “…gather information about a particular topic, to deliberate complex issues, and/or meet with subject matter experts to seek deeper understanding about a particular topic that impacts our educational community,” according to BOE President, Kenneth Graber, Esq. Graber went on to say that no action would be taken that evening since it was purely for informational purposes. He described the panel discussion as a “first step” in

reaching a decision that started with the BOE’s annual retreat over the summer, where one of the board’s goals was to “engage the school community in a discussion regarding the Redskin mascot topic.” The board felt it necessary to educate themselves on “Native American culture and perspective” before they involve the community at large. Board members welcomed four professionals from the Native American community to speak on the mascot issue, including Al Parker, an educator, cultural resource specialist, and s6 Nations committee chair; Donald Grinde Jr., professor of transnational studies at the University of Buffalo; Dr. Hilary Weaver, associate dean for Academic Affairs at the University of Buffalo and co-director of the Immigrant and Refugee

Research Institute; and John Kane, talk show host for the First Voices Indigenous Radio Network. One main issue brought up on the panel was the simple fact that the name “Redskin” has negative connotations within the Native American community. It is offensive to a people. “We aren’t a significant number, but we matter,” said Kane. “As a native person, it is not appropriate. Not because the dictionary says so, but because I say so.” Of course, the mascot was adopted innocently enough, as a shallow attempt to “honor” Native American people and because it holds a certain nostalgia for generations of Lancaster graduates. But Dr. Weaver brought up a good point: Would you call a Native American person a “Redskin” to their face? Of course

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not. When individuals are brought into the mix and we can’t hide behind a nondenominational side-profile, it’s clear that it’s wrong. All the nostalgia in the world won’t change the fact that the word is derogatory and should not be used in everyday conversation. And then there is the issue of cultural appropriation, or in this case cultural misappropriation. The term refers to members of the hegemonic, or dominant, culture adopting aspects of a minority’s culture for personal use. Lancaster’s mascot is a profile of a Native American man in traditional headdress, boiling down a rich culture into something that is most recognizable based on how Native Americans are seen in movies and television shows. It’s insulting because the culture is so much more than this one

figure. So the next question is, how do we move forward? The panel agreed that the logical next step is education. We need to educate ourselves, as a community, on Native American culture in order to recognize when something we say regarding this culture is inappropriate. This is especially important for young, impressionable people. “These are the images that warp all of our society. It warps, it distorts…but that’s what young people know about Native Americans. They know the distortion, not the truth. We need to rise to the best of us,” said Dr. Weaver. The next community engagement forum regarding the mascot issue will take place at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 3 in the Lancaster High School Cafeteria.

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The Lancaster Middle School will be putting on “Seussical,” a musical based on the works of Dr. Seuss, incorporating his famous characters and tales into one show. Students will be performing the musical at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 6 and 7 and 2 p.m. Sunday Feb. 8 at the middle school, 148 Aurora St., in Lancaster. The story follows the adventures of Horton, from the beloved book “Horton Hears a Who,” where he hears voices coming from a tiny speck of dust and discovers the Whos, an entire race of people living on the speck. Horton travels from his home in the Jungle of Nool to McElligott’s Pool, meeting other characters along the way. Colleen Tranquilli, production manager, Mary Beth Conlon, director, and Michele DeMike, co-costume designer, have been working with the kids every day, putting together the set, and making all the costumes. “ We s t a r t e d i n D e cember, so they’ve been practicing for about two months,” said Tranquilli. It’s going to be a full musical, 2 hours and 15 min-

utes, instead of a junior version that is normally found with the younger kids. The overall cast has 60 kids, and between stage crew and pit, the whole production will have about 100 children working together. There are three leads, with Abigail Brudz as the Cat in the Hat, Cameron Heffler as JoJo, and Austin Vendetti as Horton. For those of us that grew up on Dr. Seuss stories, these names ring a bell, and are sure to get everyone excited for the musical, young and old alike. “The show has a lot of upbeat, catchy music, and

it’s a family show,” said Tranquilli. “Very zany and Dr. Seussy,” she added. Tranquilli and Conlon wanted to recreate the vibrant world of Dr. Seuss, so there will be a lot of tech work, involving special lighting like color lamps and other effects. Tranquilli describes one scene where blue lights will be used, creating a night-like scene where everything on stage appears to be glowing and very ethereal. “As you sit back and watch the story unfold, examine each character and consider the lesson they are intending to teach. I hope that their journeys

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The Mentholatum Company was founded in 1889 by Albert Alexander Hyde, an early purveyor of the medicinal and topical benefits of menthol. Developing the vapor rub recipe which the company still uses today, he founded a partnership called The Yucca Company in Wichita, Kan. By 1906, the company changed its name to The Mentholatum Company, following the success of the original Mentholatum Ointment, and had opened an office in Buffalo. Several years later, in 1919, the company opened a factory on Niagara Street in Buffalo. The company found early success by marketing heavily in East Asia; they began selling to Japan in 1913 and today manufacture several of the leading skin care products the region. In 1975, Rohto Pharmaceutical Company became Mentholatum’s licensee, and in ’88, Rohto purchased Mentholatum. Legros says the two companies “realized (they) had synergies.” Throughout the ’90s,

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The Mentholatum Company’s current location in Orchard Park. Rohto and Mentholatum began to market a number of innovative new skin care products and opened new factories in the U.K., Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and elsewhere. The company continued to expand its product line throughout the Aughts, and are now anticipating sales of $500 million in 2015. Mentholatum moved to its current location at 707 Sterling Drive in 1997. There they manufacture and package a number of their popular products. The location also serves as their North American headquar-

ters. And yet, despite manufacturing so many leading and trusted skin care products, Legros still feels as though Mentholatum’s presence goes unknown by most Buffalonians. “Some people know about Mentholatum, but our presence and the knowledge of our presence has been a little bit subdued,” Legros said. Legros pointed out that Mentholatum does much of its sampling locally, and donates to a number of local charities, including the Roycroft Campus Corpora-

tion, the Buffalo Zoo, the Food Bank of WNY and the Conners Children Center. The company also employs close to 200 residents, and they expect to create more jobs as they grow. Legros says they appreciate the local support, and very much like their home in the Buffalo region. “Buffalonians are very loyal to products that are made locally, and tend to make an effort to support local products,” Legros said. “As much as we support our local charities, we appreciate the support of Buffalonians.”

Lancaster Library Events W W W. C P O W N Y . C O M

– (3 to 23 months with a parent/ caregiver). This special story time is perfect for bonding with your baby. It is not expected that your child will sit still and participate in each activity. Our goal is to have fun with rhymes, songs, books, and other language building play. From 10:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 10 to March 3. – (2 to 5 year olds with parent/caregiver). From 10:30 to 11 a.m. Fridays, Feb. 13 to March 6.

fun with bubbles, puppets, books, movement and more. For children ages 5 and under. 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 18 g – NYS certified math teacher Catherine Thielmann will be on hand every Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. for math help. For grades 3 through 9. - For children ages 5 to 12. Join us to create a fun Valentine craft. At 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11. Presented by the Lancaster Youth Bureau.

! Cozy Time with Miss Susan – (Family Program All Ages) Come dressed in your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal friend for this special evening story time. Stories, songs and crafts. Sign up for each session. 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4

– Get off the couch and come “Exergame” with us. Wii, board games and more. Light snacks provided. From 3 to 4:45 p.m. Fridays.

–A fun, high energy program promoting learning and physical fitness for kids ages 2 to 5. Join us for dancing, yoga, interpretive movement and an all around good time. From 11:30 a.m. to noon Fridays, Feb. 13 to March 6 – Toddler JumpBunch- For ages 15 months to 2 years old Offers toddlers an opportunity to focus on building their fine motor skill and hand-eye coordination with brightly colored balls and other simple toys to grab their attention. Parents are encouraged to participate! Sign up for each session. From 11 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 9. - For ages 3 to 5 years old. Great exercise in a structured format, with a focus on a variety of sports, building coordination, balance and confidence. Classes include warm-ups, floor exercises, a sports activity, stretching, and then cool down. Sign up for each session. From 11 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23. – Bring your little ones to enjoy an educational music and movement class instructed by Melissa Sacco. Have

y – Are you a student aged 12 to 18 with an interest in community service? If so, your Lancaster Library wants you. The Friends of the Lancaster Public Library is looking for young adults to support the library through volunteering, fundraising, and sponsoring youth oriented programs. Your ideas, energy and decisions will drive the Junior friends group. Please contact Miss Gwen by calling the library or by email at cassidyg@buffalolib.org

month, from 1 to 2 p.m. - Monthly Lancaster Library Board Meeting. Open to the public. Every third Thursday of the month from 1 to 3 p.m. - Book Group meets the first Tuesday of the month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. We welcome new members. Call Donna at 681-3325 to register and obtain list of upcoming books. – Calling all knitters and crocheters, there’s a new group in town. Come join us on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to work on current projects and talk all things yarn. All experience levels are welcome. – Representatives from MassMutual Financial Services will present free seminars on Long Term Care covering: wills, trusts, estate planning, long term care insurance and how to avoid being scammed. From 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17.

– Come learn how to make Chocolate Truffles the old fashioned way. Take home truffles beautifully wrapped and a recipe to keep for generations! Bring a friend for this fun and easy class. Free and open to adults. – For all ages. Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 7 Children 12 and under p.m. Limited to 20 adults. must be accompanied by an adult. Bring your own ! – Just in time for Valboard. First Saturday of entine’s Day. Come preeach month from 10:30 a.m pared to talk about your to noon. two favorite books with – “Ma- other book lovers. and roleficent” at 2 p.m. Satur- tate every five minutes. It’s day, Feb. 7, and “Sleeping not just about meeting peoBeauty” at 2 p.m. Saturday, ple, but also learning about March 14. Bring your own books. This session is for treats with a comfy pillow singles of all ages. Book and blankets. Based Speed dating, you ought to try it. Thursday, – Charlie and February 12 at 7 p.m. Checkers present a funny magic show filled with lots of audience participation. – Fun for all ages. WednesThis day, Feb. 18 at 2 p.m. workshop is designed as a practical, hands-on introduction to downloading - Come and eBooks from the library’s see how you can help the website for use on home Lancaster Library. Accept- computers and other pering new members. Every sonal electronic devices. second Thursday of the We w i l l f o c u s o n , t h e

Nook, Kindle and iPad. There will be a demonstration of the steps required to download and activate necessary software, along with tips to effectively search and browse our OverDrive catalog. Students owning reader devices are encouraged to bring their devices with them. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25. – Designed for beginners, this class includes a review of computer hardware and software along with an introduction on to how to use the mouse and keyboard and purchasing tips. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4 Must have computer skills. Bring your Kindle Fire, Amazon account username and password. Learn about the parts of the Kindle Fire, understand how to use the touch screen, settings, and keyboard, and discover how to download and use common Apps. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18. The Lancaster Public Library is located at 5466 Broadway, in Lancaster. All programs require registration. Stop in or call 6831120 to register. programs require registration. Stop in or call 683-1120.

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Water Authority scam, gas prices among area issues to be addressed The Lancaster Police Department issued a warning on Jan. 8 that a man pretending to be an Erie County Water Authority worker gained access to a home and stole a considerable amount of jewelry. One day later, Cheektowaga police reported that a man claimed he was from the Water Authority but fortunately the homeowner did not let the man in. Unfortunately, this is not a new scam. Around this time last year we heard of several burglary reports or attempts by individuals pretending to be from the Water Authority. To assist residents in protecting themselves, I compiled a flier with critical information and made it available on my website. I also visited senior centers to distribute the information to residents who are often targeted by such scams. The more you know about what

and was disappointed when his public response was that he could not investigate. However, I was told by the Regional Office that if I produced proof of wrongdoing an investigation could be possible. After hitting this roadblock I reached out to state and federal officials asking for their support in hopes we can get a thorough investigation and to identify potential solutions. We have seen prices in Erie County fall much, much slower than most parts of the states and country, but we don’t know why that is. Without an explanation I have to believe there is a bigger issue that needs correcting. I’m hoping my colleagues in government also take up this issue, and together we can bring change. While the snow and cold has made travel and everyday life a bit of a hassle, for many outdoor enthusi-

to look for, the better you can protect yourself. This is what you need to know: Water Authority workers must have a badge, official uniform and drive a marked vehicle. Homeowners are told to insist on identification if a worker appears at your door. If you are still unsure, simply contact Water Authority Headquarters and the operator can confirm if that person should be there. The number to use from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday is 849-8484. On weekends or after 5 p.m., call 6858235. If there is any doubt, please call local authorities to ensure your safety. The Water Authority also shares valuable information on its website, www.ecwa.org. Another issue that has a lot of people talking is local gas prices. I have been actively pushing for an investigation by the New York State attorney general since October

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asts winter is a great time to enjoy being outside. The Erie County parks system features sledding, tobogganing, ice skating, downhill and cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. The district I represent is home to Como Lake Park, which has space for sledding, ice skating, nongroomed cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Please visit www.erie.gov/ parks for complete details and enjoy these activities safely. Don’t forget, Winter Fest is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, at Chestnut Ridge Park in Orchard Park. The event features outdoor and indoor activities. If I can ever be of assistance, please contact me at 858-8856 or email at ted. morton@erie.gov. Erie County Legislator Ted Morton

Eye Openers By Saralyn Notaro Rietz NT SUN CONTRIBUTOR

Welcome to Eye Openers - a column to educate readers about topics in health and medicine in an easily understandable way. So often, patients state that medical talk can get complicated and confusing. We look to take some of that away. I am an eye physician; hence the column title. However, there are so many important subjects in medicine to which all of our eyes can be more widely opened. We hope you enjoy and do encourage your questions. Today’s topic is one that affects millions of people and is the largest cause of visual loss in folks over 50 years of age. It’s name is Macular Degeneration. Simply put, macular degeneration means that the center part (or macula) of the back of the eye is getting old. Cells in the back of the eye don’t work quite as well as when they were younger. In extreme cases, they can die.

As the macular cells begins to weaken, the back of the eye often begins to change in appearance. Its color may change. It may collect abnormal deposits of material that make it bumpy. Collectively, these changes are known as “dry changes” and they describe what is referred to as “Dry” Macular Degeneration. In other cases, pockets of fluid may form in the back of the eye. Abnormal blood vessels may grow and blood may collect. This presence of either fluid or blood, or both is referred to as “Wet Macula Degeneration.” Symptoms that one may notice with either wet or dry macular degeneration are similar, and may take many forms. Commonly, blurriness, waviness, blotchiness or distortion of vision are described. These symptoms may occur gradually or suddenly. Vision may be only mildly affected or may be significantly impaired. There are some factors that put people at risk for developing macular degeneration.

Some of these include smoking, sun exposure, high blood pressure, and obesity. In addition, those with fair complexions (blue eyes, blonde hair) are more at risk. Lastly, heredity plays a large role. Macular degeneration runs in families. There is no proven treatment for dry macular degeneration to date, though research is ongoing. By contrast, there are some very good treatments for many forms of wet degeneration. These include medications that can be injected directly into the eye, as well as different types of laser therapies. These are procedures that can be done in an office setting. A retina specialist is the most qualified to diagnose and treat macular degeneration. Macular degeneration is a chronic disease, and like many other such diseases, requires long term follow up. Frequent examination is often required to measure disease progression, and to observe for development of “wet” changes that require treatment. The retina specialist has a variety

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of means and instrumentation to evaluate and monitor the disease. Patients must be mindful in between visits. Home vision monitoring is recommended in most cases, and patients are encouraged to call their doctor immediately if changes in vision are noted. Sun protection is advised, as is weight and blood pressure control, and cessation of smoking. Family members of affected individuals are encouraged to be evaluated. Vitamins are often recommended, as in some cases they can prevent the progression to severe disease. Should significant vision loss occur, low vision aids and devices may be recommended to assist in maintaining independence. There are specialized centers in WNY that offer such services. For more information or to let us know what you would like to learn about, contact Dr. Notaro Rietz by phone at 839 - 9009, or via her website at www.backoftheeyemd.com.

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 Lancaster 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 city issue 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 I ask is the

letter be well written and you include your name and address in the letter. Please refrain from using any profanity or name calling. The letter to the editor is strictly a constructive way for members of the community to voice their opinions on matters and have it be published for our readers. I hope this opportunity will pique your interest. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Please send your letters to: Attn: Jennifer Lysiak, Lancaster Sun Editor Community Papers of Western New York 75 Boxwood Lane Cheektowaga, NY 14227 Email: jlysiak@cpowny. com. Handwritten letters will not be published.

Mayor speaks on West Main Street extension On Jan. 20 a Western New York newspaper reported on the redevelopment of the W. Main Street extension in the Village of Lancaster. The article implies that a federal grant dedicated to funding amenities such as trees and lighting was squandered. However, any such suggestion is inaccurate. Recent visitors to the area will note that a section of West Main Street previously blocked by the old Harvest the Best building has been cleared. At the time the village undertook the redevelopment of the West Main Street extension, the village aggressively and simultaneously addressed all factors and phases that would come into play. It was as if each and every element of the project began at the starting line at the same time regardless of the phase during which it would be completed. One element which was aggressively pursued from the start was grant funding for amenities. Yes the grant was issued, but the final configuration of landscaping, roadways, walkways and green space needed to be settled. One or more developers selected by the village would, for their investment, provide insight as to the final plan. If we spent the grant money simply

for purposes of spending it now, we might find that such expenditure was not only a waste of an irreplaceable grant, but in fact was harmful in creating obstacles which needed to be removed. In pacing out this development, we had known and planned for some time that the federal grant was to be withdrawn by county officials. This was not a setback. It was an anticipated development. We are in engaged in the process of vetting developers, some of whom have already expressed an interest in developing the W. Main Street extension. When we soon select one or more developers, we will again apply for federal grant funding as we have so been invited by the County of Erie. At that time we will not have placed the cart before the horse. Then the development of the West Main Street extension will continue in an orderly fashion with anticipated grant money in place and properly invested. The final result, including a vibrant downtown area with new businesses, residential, recreational facilities and green space will have been worth the wait. Hon. Paul M. Maute Mayor, Village of Lancaster

Not so quicksilver This was a bad week for Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, a worse week for NYS Democrats, and horrible for the citizens of the State of New York. Corruption involving , money in politics maybe endemic, and historical, but will never be eliminated unless or until we can either publicly fund these political campaigns, or set finite campaign finance limits, or both. Repealing or legislating away the Supreme Court decision that money is somehow free speech would be a big help too. From the looks of things, they may be more criminal charges against other state politicians as well, which we should welcome if warranted, if not eagerly await. While it is true, like any one else charged with a crime, Speaker Silver and the others have a presumption of innocence , and the prosecution must be willing and able to prove the government’s case beyond a reasonable doubt. However given the sensitivity and prominence of the posi-

tion involved, I would hope Mr. Silver, and others, would at least step aside from any leadership post, and take a leave of absence during this prosecution, if not resign. If he does not want to resign his Assembly seat, that becomes a district issue , between him and his constituents, which at the worst can be decided in two years at the polls, if not in court. However to the degree he is a statewide leader, it is an issue for all the rest of us, and I for one , among many I am sure, want him to step down, if not out. The Assembly belongs to all New Yorkers , and should not be held hostage to the personal desires of a leader who does not see the impropriety of attempting to continue to lead under this prosecutorial cloud. More importantly , this provides us all with a reform moment. Time to end the infamous “ 3 Men in a Room” style of governance. It is not good government now , if it ever was. Open up the Leg-

islative halls in Albany with new rules changes to make governing a more democratic process. Close behind that should be an end to the seniority system, another painful structure of a latter day no longer necessary. Make again all the members equal , and that can go to eliminate special financial favors as well. Finally a time to take up term limits, for members, and for committee chairs as well. The current system only breeds corruption, and all the lack of energy and new ideas any such system of long term incumbencies inevitably produces. We in WNY have traditionally been dominated by NYC and downstate political interests, and this could provide the spark for meaningful legislative reform and allow us to realign state government more along our interests and policy needs. Lets not lose the opportunity. We can do better. Daniel Ward, Attorney At Law

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A box as old as time itself Sits beneath the ground A box with scars from long ago Expecting to be found. A box as old as time itself Holed up from day to night Finally held in tepid hands Finally sees the light. A box unbarred, ajar, exposed Inside the hands descry A book all bound in leather black At the book the fingers pry. A book, no inscription, no author, just bare Is read by curious eyes And feelings surge beneath his skin For he knows the words don’t lie.

His breath as sharp as a knife The words float before him on paper so thin, As he reads the tale of his life. His own life’s tale he reads word for word And his hands grip the book tighter still His brother’s name stands out on the page, And from gray eyes, his tears start to spill. He can’t read anymore, so he skips on ahead, To the words that describe him this day But he stops, and he ponders: what should he do? Read on, or keep curiosity at bay? The man standing here, looking down at his life, His past, present, and future, too This man standing here, a book in his hands, Does not realize that something’s askew.

The words tell a story, known, yet untold By the man who holds the book tight In his hands, once balmy, once warm, once snug, In his hands, now cold as ice.

This man standing here is caught up in the moment, In the book with the cover that’s reft. There’s one thing this man doesn’t realize at all: In the book of his life

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Screams of terror, joy, and excitement could be heard all around. The clicking of roller coasters, the yells of auctioneers, the live music, and the glorious sounds of children winning prizes filled my ears as I walked down the brown dirt path. The smells of delicious foods sizzling on the grills made my mouth water as I made my way past the food stands. Then something caught my eye as I stood watching the rides that made people scream. Its large green head with white sharp teeth amazed me as I tried to figure out what it was. “Is it a dragon?” I wondered to myself. No. It was a weirdly-shaped cartoon alligator with a big, red, funny-looking gat and pearly white gloves. It just sat there, looking at me with a big smile. I think it was trying to say hello, because its hand was up and it didn’t move. The

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The engine started, along with the sounds of the clicking tracks. Click, click, clicketyclicketyclickety…the clicks came closer and closer together as the alligator picked up speed. Screams of joy and laughter mingled with my screams of terror. I kept saying “I hate it! I hate it! Get me off this ride now!” in my head, until I finally said it out loud. The lady quickly took out the key, waited for the ride to come to a screeching stop, and unbuckled my seatbelt. I quickly hopped out of the car, stumbled down the stairs, and ran to my mother and father with tears in my eyes. No screams of terror could be heard now, but I could hear the laughter of the children in the cars over my sobbing. From that day forward, I never rode another roller coaster again for fear that I would hate it, cry, and have others laugh at me for the rest of my life. I may never forgive that alligator!

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thought of it possibly being a dragon frightened me as I stared at it in amazement. Although it was a very amusing sight, the rest of its body changed the way I looked at it. It has several black cars lined up behind it. The head and arms were attached to the first car, and a large green tail was attached to its caboose. To an adult, this might have been just an ordinary sight with no special significance, but to a 6-year-old girl on a hot summer day, it was the most fascinating thing imaginable. There was just one problem: it was a roller coaster. This was my first time being on a roller coaster, and it scared me. I kept thinking, “Will I like it? Will I have fun?” Before I could answer, I was already in the first car with the weird looking alligator head (and its arms.) A lady came around, checking our seatbelts, and then made her way over to a large box. I gulped in fear as she turned a key and pressed the big green button.

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Petit Larceny

At 1:59 p.m., Jan. 16, patrols responded to Walmart, 4975 Transit Road, for a shoplifter in custody. On location patrols met with the complainant, an asset protection employee for Walmart, who stated the offender, John L. Camp Jr., 20, of Lockport, selected various Xbox items from the shelf and placed the items into Walmart shopping bags. Camp then passed all points of sale without paying and attempted to exit the store. Camp was stopped by the asset protection employee and escorted to the security office. Camp was charged with petit larceny.

Petit Larceny

At 6:01 p.m., Jan. 17, patrols responded to Walmart, 4975 Transit Road, for a shoplifter in custody. The complainant, an asset protection employee for Walmart, observed the offender, Leah M. Kolin, 35, of Buffalo, pass all points of sale with store merchandise. Kolin was charged with petit larceny. The total amount of property attempted to be stolen was listed at $134.64.

Unlawful Possession of Marijuana

At 10:44 p.m., Jan. 17, patrol was conducting a check of the Freeman Drive motels and observed a 2004 Pontiac Grand occupied parked on the east side of Microtel. Patrol made contact with the occupants and noticed an odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. When confronted the subject, Brandon C. Williams, 24, of Buffalo, admitted to having a marijuana cigarette and handed it to patrol. Williams was issued an appearance ticket for unlawful possession of marijuana and released at the scene.

Grand Larceny

At 6:19 p.m., Jan. 18, patrol responded to Walmart, 4975 Transit Road, for a report of a larceny. Walmart reported that the subject, Delmar Gossom, 19, of Cheektowaga, was attempting to leave the store with two televisions, a red PS3 controller, and a bag of Cheetos. Gossom ran from the complainants and crossed through the parking lot into Wegmans parking lot and then ran into the KFC restaurant, 4940 Transit Road. Gossom was apprehended by patrols at that location and taken into custody. Gossom was charged with grand larceny. While Gossom was being processed, patrol received a call from the complainant who stated they viewed video and that 10 minutes prior to Gossom being taken into custody by Walmart, Gossom was seen on video stealing two televisions and helping two unknown black males and one black female take the televisions out of the store. Further review of the video showed Gossom possibly stealing a computer and prior thefts on other dates. Gossom was arraigned and bail was set as $500 cash or $1,000 bond. Gossip was transported to the Erie County Holding Center.

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At 4:41 a.m., Jan. 19, patrol responded to a report of a robbery that just occurred at 6372 Broadway, Pautler Oil Service. The complainant stated he arrived at work when he witnessed a stocky male wearing a dark hoodie exit from the kiosk that operates the gas pumps and run into the passenger side of a dark colored van that was parked on Broadway facing east. The complainant stated the van then pulled a U-turn and began traveling west down Broadway at a high rate of speed. The complainant followed the van and called the Lancaster Police. The complainant eventually lost sight of the van, but patrol observed the van traveling on William Street. Patrol followed the vehicle and initiated lights and siren for the vehicle to pull over. The vehicle continued to travel at a high rate of speed and eventually yielded to patrol just east of Stigimeier Park. At this time several officers were on location for the car stop. Patrol initiated a felony car stop, taking both subjects Paul A. Bona, 26, of Buffalo and Eddie W. Booker, 32, of Buffalo, into custody without incident. Both were charged with burglary, petit larceny, and criminal mischief. The offenders damaged one glass door, valued at $500; a gas pump computer, valued at $750; and stole 85 packs of

Art workshop to be held Feb. 2 By Amy Robb

LANCASTER SUN CORRESPONDENT

Twin Village Art Society will be hosting a “Paint In” at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2 in the meeting room of the Village of Lancaster Municipal Building, located at 5423 Broadway. Vicki Oliver, a member of the Cheektowaga Art Guild and art consultant for Hyatt’s art supply store in Clarence, will be showing participants how to do an alcohol ink technique on white ceramic tiles provided by the society’s president, Chip Blenk. “This is a chance to see each other’s techniques, and critique each other’s work…very enjoyable for the members. The group bought the paint and alcohol so they can do it themselves,” said Blenk. The event is free and open to the public, and people can use the supplies provided by the society. Blenk and other members saw a demonstration of the alcohol ink technique at Oliver’s Hyatt’s back in November, and everyone was excited to

turn this into an event for the society. “The group can experiment with what they have, and guests are welcome to join in,” added Blenk. The technique itself yields very abstract results, forming rings of color that mesh with each other and forming organic shapes on top of the ceramic slate. “You drop the paint on it and it reacts with the alcohol to form its own thing,” said Blenk. It almost forms a stained glass effect, with a clear plastic coating preservative over the ink to prevent paint chipping. Although people usually make abstract work with this technique, it is possible to make floral designs once the colors spread out and start meshing with each other. Refreshments will be served at the event as well, with a quick meeting at the very beginning. Blenk doesn’t expect it to last more than a half hour, with a full hour of the alcohol ink technique workshop after. “The ink dries pretty fast so people will be able to take

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theirs home no problem,” remarked Blenk. The society was formed in the 1970s, and is made up residents from Lancaster and Depew. The group has less than 20 members right now, and have reduced their annual dues to only $5. They meet 10 times throughout the year, and are active in other groups as well, like the annual garden walk throughout WNY. Some of the artists involved in the society also had their work displayed amongst the gardens people walked through. The society will be having an art show at the Lancaster Library on May 2, and members will also be participating in an East Aurora Art Show and Glenn Park event, along with the “Gotta Have Art” show on March 7 at the Clarence Presbyterian Church, 9675 Main St. For those interested in becoming a member of the Twin Village Art Society, please visit chipswork-art.com/tvas/ or call 207-7350. Chip will also have membership forms with him at the event.

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At 6:52 p.m., Jan. 20, patrols responded to a property damage only accident. The victim reported being east on William Street and attempting to make a left turn onto Hidden Trail when a pickup truck passed her on the left and struck her vehicle. The truck then left the scene. The truck was described as a gray Ford single cab operated by a white male with a beard and John Deere ball cap. On Jan. 21, patrols observed a pickup truck on the lawn in front of Wegmans unoccupied. Patrols noticed the truck matched the description of the vehicle from the accident the prior night. Upon further investigation, patrols found matching damage on the passenger side. The offender, David M. Freier, 33, of East Aurora, was located and he admitted to his involvement. He was charged with operator leaves scene of property damage accident, unsafe passing on left, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

Aggravated Unlicensed Operation

At 12:47 a.m., Jan. 21, patrol observed a vehicle traveling west on Walden Avenue. As the vehicle approached the red signal light, the driver tapped the brakes and then passed through the red light in violation of traffic device: passed red light. Patrol conducted a traffic stop. The operator, Elizabeth M. Smith, 22, of Cheektowaga, license’s returned, permit only, suspended as of 9/7/2014, a total of three SCOFFS on one date, for failure to answer, Niagara County, Town of Lewiston. Smith was taken into custody and transported to the station. She was issued tickets for aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and passing a red light.

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Members of the Erie County Legislature’s Majority Caucus are reminding residents that Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) outreaches continue in February. Outreaches will be held throughout the county to assistance residents in need this year. Attendees do not have to live in the specific town/village/city hosting the outreach to attend. Interviews will begin at 9 a.m. and continue until 4 p.m. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. All applicants will be interviewed. HEAP is a federally funded program to assist income eligible Erie County residents with the costs of home heating, electric-

ity, and energy conservation. The HEAP outreach will be administered by the Erie County Departments of Social Services and Senior Services and is open to all income eligible households. Here is the list of upcoming outreaches: • Legislator John Mills will host HEAP Outreaches on Monday, Feb. 2 at Concord Town Hall, in the Auditorium, 86 Franklin St., Springville and Thursday, Feb. 26 at Eden Town Hall, 2795 East Church St., Eden • Legislator Joseph Lorigo will host a HEAP Outreach on Tuesday, Feb. 3 at the Aurora Senior Citizens Center, 101 King St, East

Aurora • Legislator Lynne Dixon will host a HEAP Outreach on Wednesday, Feb. 4 at the Lackawanna Senior Center, 230 Martin Road, Lackawanna • Legislator Ted Morton will host a HEAP Outreach on Thursday, Feb. 5 at Southline Fire Hall, 1049 French Road, Cheektowaga • Legislator Edward Rath will host a HEAP Outreach on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at Clarence Town Hall, 1 Town Place, Clarence For questions or additional information, please call the HEAP Hotline at 858-7644 or HEAP Application Request Line at 858-1969.

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Budget meeting highlights capital project By Amy Robb

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On Monday, the Lancaster Board of Education met for a work session regarding the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget for the 2015/2016 school year. Jamie Phillips, assistant superintendent for business and support services, walked everyone through different aspects of the budget, including transportation costs, employee benefits, debt service, and the Capital Project, which the Lancaster Educational and Alumni Foundation (LEAF) is helping fund. Overall, Phillips advised the board that the district flat lined in most areas, with many changes already in the works and accounted for financially. One such plan was to purchase eight school buses to add to the 105 in the Lancaster fleet right now. The group also discussed annual expenses to have all the buses undercoated to prevent rusting, a necessary expenditure when it comes to Buffalo winters. A shortage of bus drivers led to contract work this past year, especially to drive kids going to after school events like an away sports team. Phillips advised the board that contracting drivers instead of pulling from a limited supply of drivers is for the best, since itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a case by case basis. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sometimes itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a hustle, but we make it work,â&#x20AC;? said Phillips, regarding the bus purchases and contract work. Phillips was happy to announce that out of the debt service, or overall expenditures, the BOCES construction loan was paid off and

removed from the list, but that this was offset by additional building aid for normal wear and tear. As far as employee benefits, Phillips explained that â&#x20AC;&#x153;This year, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s much less of an increase then it normally is,â&#x20AC;? referring to the $1.1 million over budget. The additional need is offset by reserve money, ending up as a wash, or with no significant negative effects in the future. Lancasterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s workers compensation experience rating went from 1.3 percent to 1.25 percent based on the quantity of claims, and a recalculation based on criteria applied to 40 other states. Phillips expects the rate to continue to fall or flat line. The final presentation was devoted to the Capital Project, a venture two years in the making. Its primary goal is to improve facilities district wide. On Sept. 30, 2013, board members, along with the architects at Wright and Young, toured school buildings in the district in order to determine what issues needed to be addressed first. Among the most pressing were heating and electrical issues in the high school, pneumatic control replacements at the middle school, and much needed electronic upgrades in the libraries. This is where LEAF comes in. With the non-profitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s help, the district can not only fix existing issues, but also bring the schools into a new phase of learning that will be appreciated for generations. As a 501-C3, LEAF can raise funds and accept donations that the school district normally wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be able to consider.

Kenneth Graber, board president, described LEAF as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;mechanism to accomplish something we couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do otherwise.â&#x20AC;? In addition to fixing structural issues, the proposed project will expand the field house, a turf field will be built complete with stadium lights and bleachers, and a new transportation site plan will transform a parcel of land the district owns off Walden and Pavement roads into a metal building to house buses and provide storage along with protection from the elements. The high school would get a Black Box Theater with an art gallery attached, for small performances and as rehearsal space. Seating comes out of the wall for performances and can retract back in for more space if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needed. The library would be remodeled as well, taking out bookshelves and digitizing the content in devices like the Nook and Chromebooks. A â&#x20AC;&#x153;Genius Barâ&#x20AC;? would be installed where students would help train teachers and peers in all things tech. The timeline for the Capital Project involves the presentation to the BOE that occurred this past Monday, and will be followed by another BOE session in March, a public presentation in April, and a bond referendum vote in May. To top it all off, the project will not have any additional impact on school taxes for the next 15 years if everything goes according to plan. Those looking to learn more about the Capital Project or donate to LEAF, please visit nyleaf. org and click on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Change the Game Campaign.â&#x20AC;?

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Lancaster sophomore Mastrangelo working way up wrestling ladder quickly By William ‘Ski’ Wilczewski

He may not be ranked yet, but Lancaster High sophomore Mason Mastrangelo is well on his way to getting there. In fact, the 285-pounder who actually tips the scales at just 240 on a heavy day, has beaten some impressive opponents this season, despite—or maybe because of—his smaller stature. The most impressive on that list just might be Williamsville East’s Pat Faracca in a 4-1 decision to win the top weight class at the Erie County Interscholastic Conference championships Jan. 16-17. Faracca—a senior, who was an honorable mention for week three and topped the list during weeks one and two on the Wrestling Review of Western New York website—was a nice feather in the cap for the young Mastrangelo, who has been wrestling since the seventh grade and who also plays football and lacrosse. “We worked him pretty hard all match,” Redskins coach Ron Lorenz said of Mastrangelo’s ECIC title bout with Faracca. “Mason was on and he just took advantage. “He struggled a bit early in the year,” Lorenz added, “but he’s really come on lately.” Mastrangelo, too, would be the first to admit that his season has been far from perfect. His 17-10 record as of Jan. 23 when Clarence topped Lancaster 42-31 is not exactly eye-popping and tangible proof that the youngster still has much to learn. But, as a sophomore, he also knows he’s just getting better and better every

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Lancaster High sophomore Mason Mastrangelo warms up prior to a dual earlier in the month against Jamestown. Prior to that, he won the 285-pound weight class at the Erie County Interscholastic Conference championships Jan. 16-17. day. coaching helps me improve coaches Mikey Moran and season—an experience that “In our last tournament every time I go out there.” Brandon Becker, who also he put in his tool box for this (prior to the ECICs), I didn’t Mastrangelo was speak- saw the youngster win the time around. do too well,” he explained, ing of Lorenz and assistant same junior varsity title last “It gave me a feel for “but I wanted to make up for it and get on the right track.” That resulted in a perfect 4-0 run at the two-day, highprofile tournament that did Lancaster junior Tommy Michel • Michel was ranked No. 2 in weeks three, get Mastrangelo the biggest (106) has been ranked on the Wrestling four and five. title of his young career. Review of Western New York website • Hartinger has been an honorable men“It felt amazing,” he said. this season, too, along with seniors tion the last two weeks. “Everyone was there by Tyler Hartinger (145) and Mitch Lat• Lattuca has been ranked No. 2 all seamy side, so the support retuca (220). son long behind East Aurora’s Tyler Hall. ally helped … and the great

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things,” Mastrangelo said, “so when this year came, I was better prepared.” The difficult part this season, though, is that Mastrangelo routinely faces opponents that are older and more experienced than he is. Couple that with his lighter frame, and it should be a recipe for disaster, right?

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Thunder rains down threes during 49-25 defeat of St. Mary’s, injuries continue to hurt Lady Lancers By William ‘Ski’ Wilczewski

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St. Mary’s’ Jena Zajac had a team-high eight points during her squad’s 49-25 loss to Mt. St. Mary’s on Friday, Jan. 23.

Youth, injuries and circumstance have taken its toll on the St. Mary’s High girls basketball team. Those factors came to a head when a feisty Mt. St. Mary’s Thunder squad paid a visit to Lancaster on Friday, Jan. 23 and blasted the Lady Lancers 49-25. Another factor that loomed large in the picture, however, was a fantastic Thunder perimeter game that accounted for 27 of 35 first half points in three-pointers alone. Thunder guard Natalia

Short nailed three of those bombs in the first half, and the 5-foot-8 senior finished with a game-high 12 points that helped her squad advance to 6-12. “We’ve always been a shooting team and, tonight, we definitely got hot,” she said, “and once a couple people got hot, everybody got hot. Even one of our younger forwards hit a three, so that was nice.” St. Mary’s, on the other hand, only hit four threes on the entire night, and had a difficult time getting past the Thunder’s defensive pressure in the absence of starting point guard Hannah Pufpaff, who injured her ankle recently. “Our other guards are tiny and they’re really not strong with the ball,” Lady Lancer skipper Keith Junik said, “and then you take out our

best guard and now you’re asking other people to do more, and that’s a tough gig.” Making the season even tougher for the Lady Lancers—who were led by Jena Zajac’s team-high 8 points— has been the fact that one of their starters has been out for one reason or another all season long, “so we haven’t been able to gel and go,” Junik said, “which is what I was hoping at the beginning of the year. But the girls are taking it in a positive manor; I mean, as positive as you can be after you lose a couple back-to-back games by 20 points.” This one was St. Mary’s’ fourth straight loss, dropping them to 8-9 during a tough league schedule. “And we don’t have a break,” Junik said. “There’s not a team in our league that’s a walk-over. Maybe

at this point we might be for these guys, but for us we don’t have a walk-over game and we don’t have anywhere to get healthy and learn how to do it without all this pressure.” The Thunder also had guard Molly Meegan out with an ankle injury on Jan. 23, but a deeper bench—and that effective high-pressure defense—helped keep the home team at bay. “Every player plays hard and gives it everything they have to get those steals or those 50-50 balls; you know, diving on the ground for them,” Short said, “and that’s something coach definitely prides us on over everything else. We work hard and a lot of people are seeing that.”

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Strong goaltending not enough for St. Mary’s

By William ‘Ski’ Wilczewski If you were to ask Lewiston Porter head hockey coach Kevin Kirsch who his first star would be after his Lancers defeated the St. Mary’s Lancers 3-0 at Buffalo State College on Sunday, Jan. 25, he might have told you to flip a coin. Better yet, “cut the puck in half,” he said, debating whether his junior forward or junior goalkeeper should get top honors. Kirsch’s indecision was understandable that night after Evan Korpolinski’s natural hat-trick did St. Mary’s in on the offensive end, while Kyra Johansson’s shutout—her first win in her second-ever varsity start—sealed the deal on the defensive end. Korpolinski’s blasts were three of 38 shots on the night for Lew-Port, though, while Johansson only faced 15 shots on the other end. So, while Korpolinski may have earned the nod, there was plenty of praise to go around for Johansson,

too, plus Lew-Port’s defense. “The game plan was to get pucks to the net; get shots on goal … and Evan did a great job with that,” Kirsch said. “He’s the type of player that can take over a game and tonight he did. “We’ve also been preaching a lot that defense wins games; you know, being solid in our own end and working the puck out there,” he added, “so it was nice to see that the guys had a great effort, and Kyra had a couple of huge saves; tough saves for us, so it was a team win.” That team win upped LewPort to 6-3-1, while dropping St. Mary’s to 4-8. “We’re feeling pretty good,” Kirsch said. “We’ve got a tough stretch coming up. It’s a tough row to hoe but hopefully our best hockey’s ahead of us as well.” St. Mary’s had better hope the same is true for them if they stand any chance of salvaging the remainder of the 2014-15 campaign—one, like last season, that seems to have a reoccurring theme of their keeper—Mason Smith—taking on way too many shots, while his offense doesn’t provide enough firepower to retaliate. “After a while, I can only do so much,” the 5-foot-10,

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St. Mary’s goalie Mason Smith stopped 35 shots, but the Lancers still fell to Division III foe Lewiston-Porter, 3-0, on Jan. 25. 130-pound senior said. “We’ve got two goals in our last three games, and you’re not going to win hockey games when you’re averaging less than one goal. “At the same, I can’t control that,” he added. “I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I can only do my part; try my best and give them a chance.” Those chances came against

Lew-Port on a few power play opportunities that went sour. Even at full strength, though, St. Mary’s skipper Rich Ineson wasn’t pleased with his club’s lack of aggressiveness. “We weren’t getting into the zone good. Our entries were terrible,” he said. “We weren’t getting pucks deep. Then, when we did get them in, we

were playing a perimeter game and weren’t getting shots to the net—and 15 shots on net shows. You can’t get five shots a period. You’re not going to be successful, so I think that had a lot to do with it.” St. Mary’s also turned the puck over in their own zone a bit too much, and allowed one long pass too many to Korpolinski in

the first period, when he netted his first on a one-on-one rush with 1:12 left in the frame. He scored his second after a face-off midway through the third before the hat-trick was secured after a scramble at the net about a minute later. “Our D pinched a lot, so they had a lot of two-on-one chances,” Mason explained. “We tried to create chances but no one was in front of the net, and you have to crash the net. I mean, one went off my head, one goes off my glove and in, so if you throw pucks to the net like they did you’re going to score more goals. That’s what we need to do. If we do, we’ll score more goals.” St. Mary’s hasn’t, though— and it’s something that Ineson is coming to grips with. “At some point, it’s who we are,” he said, “and they’re only going to be able to play to the level that they’re going to play at. I can bark and preach and scream and do all that I want, but sometimes you’re just going to get what you get and that’s it. “I do think we give good effort,” he added,” but on the other hand, maybe we’re just short talent-wise to compete with some school. Regardless, today was a winnable game. We could have won it, we just didn’t.”

Lorenz: Sophomore is ‘much LHS hoopsters go Bald for Bucks more athletic’ than peers “Wrestling” from page B1 Wrong! “He’s little, but so much more athletic than most kids in that weight class,” Lorenz explained. “His endurance is off the charts, too, so he wears these kids down to exhaustion then out-wrestles them. His maturity level is something, too, plus he’s coming along quickly with his positioning, which helps him a lot.” Because of that, Lorenz is

convinced that the sky’s the limit for Mastrangelo—including possible runs at Class AA and Section VI titles as this season goes on. Why? “Because of his athleticism, attitude and killer instinct,” Lorenz said. “And when he gets even more experience, he’s really going to be tough to beat. I mean, it’s all upside and no downside with Mason

because he’s just going to get bigger and better.” For now, though, Mastrangelo still has to deal with wrestling the bigger and more experienced kids out there, but just like an offensive lineman might be an obstacle for him as a D-lineman on the football field, he said, “it makes me want to keep in shape, so I can eventually tire them out. It gives me a little motivation.” WILLIAM ‘SKI’ WILCZEWSKI

Prior to the Redskins’ 76-58 victory over Frontier on Thursday, Jan. 22, Stephen Jones of Elements Salon and Day Spa shaves the cranium of Lancaster High boys basketball coach John Otto. It was part of the school’s fifth annual Bald For Bucks event that raises money for Roswell Park. About 80 have participated so far this year, including the entire varsity basketball team. As of Jan. 23, they had raised $19,147.45.

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Mastrangelo defeated Jamestown wrestler Noah Turzillo on Jan. 21.

Lancaster Recreation announces summer adult league registration The Town of Lancaster Parks and Recreation Department is proud to announce its registration dates for summer of 2015 adult sports programs. Registration for adult men’s and co-ed softball leagues will run from Monday, March 9 until Friday, March 13. The

men’s league will again run on Wednesday, with co-ed on taking place on Thursdays. Registration for the women’s outdoor summer volleyball league as well as the adult co-ed kickball leagues will run from Monday, March 23 until Friday, March 27. Both of these leagues will play on

Tuesday evenings. All teams in all leagues from the summer of 2014 will be notified by mail to re-register their teams. For any new teams interested in joining the leagues of the Lancaster Recreation Department, contact the office daily at 684-3320.

It has created a three-game win streak for the Thunder, who have not lost to an unranked team all season. “We’re actually know for our defense. Every coach says that,” Mt. St. Mary’s skipper Mike McCarthy said. “The defense we play, they don’t like playing against it. Our problem has always been putting the ball in the basket, and that takes time to do that but it’s coming along. “We’ve competed in every game we’ve played,” he added. “We have eight losses to Top 10 Western New York teams or Rochester teams or ranked in the state. We don’t have a loss to someone that isn’t ranked.” That experience, and the longrange bombs, though, is what took the Lady Lancers out of the game early—and they could never quite recover. “You can’t defend everything,” Junik said, “plus we had something like 23 turnovers, so it’s frustrating as a coach. It’s upset-

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Lady Lancer Kayla Prentki tries to split two Thunder defenders on Friday, Jan. 23. St. Mary’s, though, lost to the Thunder 49-25. ting because I know I’m putting girls in a position to fail, and that’s no fun. But we’re learning and getting better. We’re young with no seniors, so hopefully this will help us down the line. “But it’s tough because we

keep putting girls in positions that they’re not prepared for mentally or physically, and in this league you can’t do that,” he added. “But even when we’re losing, I’m not yelling; I’m just teaching and trying to keep their spirits up.”

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Records all around for multi-talented junior

By William ‘Ski’ Wilczewski With so much on her plate, one would think 24 hours in a day wouldn’t be enough for Depew High’s Katelynn Frawley. If you think that, though, you would be wrong. In fact, the junior track and field and cross country runner has built up quite a resume as those days have gone by over the years. On Jan. 17 at the Brockport State Invitational, she added another line on that resume when she joined forces with teammates Caitlin Augustyn, Cassie Serafin and Samantha Spinella to break the school’s 4x200-meter relay record in a blistering time of 1 minute, 53.98 seconds—six seconds faster than the old record set in 2009. “We were really excited,” she said. “I didn’t think we’d break it by that much. We’ve been trying to break it for a couple years now, so that was nice.” This season’s highlights don’t end there for Frawley,

who set personal records in the 300 and 600 on Jan. 25 at Houghton College. Her respective times of 44.65 and 1:46.05 rank her second all-time in Lady Wildcat history in those events, but she’s hoping to top those marks this season or next. “I think I can do it,” she said recently. “I just need to push a little harder.” Frawley’s internal drive, however, isn’t just reserved for the athletic fields. Proof comes when grades are released and she sees her name at the top of her class. She recently had a first quarter average of 100.73 and has an overall high school average right now of 99.417. “She’s a studious person,” Depew track coach and substitute teacher Justin McElligott said. “Between the end of the school day and practice, she’s uses her time to do homework—usually working on pre-cal or something—plus she finds the time to help others.” “It can be tough and stressful at times,” Frawley added about balancing academics and athletics, “but it’s all about having priorities and managing time.” That time management— on and off the track—has paid dividends, according to McElligott, who’s seen her classroom and running

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Depew High junior Katelynn Frawley competes at the Depew steeplechase and pentathlon meet last May. numbers constantly increase. “Every season there’s been improvement,” he said. “When I look at her stats over the years, there is progress from her freshman year until now. She’s one of the hardest workers I’ve seen, and it shows.” Frawley’s determination in

the classroom also showed when she scored a 93 on a recent Regents exam, but—to the surprise of many—re-took it … and got a 97. “Whether in school or on the track, that’s the kind of person she is,” McElligott said. “Because of that, even some of the (track) guys are

afraid to let her pass them so they pick it, and her teammates work harder, too, because they see her example.” And to think it all begin with an innocent track meet when Frawley took first place in the 75-meter dash in third grade. “That was the deciding moment,” she explained. “It was

the start of everything.” From there, Frawley made the high school’s modified team when she was in the seventh grade, then “started competing for real and getting more serious about it in high school,” she explained. “Now it’s a major aspect of my life.” That aspect is also more diverse than most of her peers because the young lady also runs the 400-meter dash and the five-event pentathlon in the outdoor track season, plus cross country, where her personal best is 21:12 at the 5k distance. To boot, Frawley took seventh place at sectionals in the 400 last season with a time of 1:02.09, and also qualified in the pentathlon with 1,990 combined points in the 100 hurdles, shot put, high jump, long jump and 800-meter run. “Katelynn’s just a phenomenal athlete and a born leader, which is a bonus, to be quite honest,” McElligott said. “She’s always bringing it; always giving her best. “She’s so flexible as an athlete,” he added. “We could drop her into any event and we know she’ll do well.” Frawley’s next big chance to prove it is Saturday, Feb. 7 when she and the Wildcats are slated to compete at their league championships at Houghton College from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Depew-Cleve Hill matmen topple Lackawanna Night on Friday, Jan. 23 at Cleveland Hill High School. “It was a great atmosphere for wrestling; the stands The Depew-Cleveland Hill were packed,” Depew head wrestling team dominated coach Jim Szefler said. The seniors this year for Lackawana 66-18 for Senior

the Wildcats are Jeff Urban, George Licht, Cameron Sackett and Daymer Hopson. Urban and Licht both celebrated with pinfall wins in 51 seconds and 2:39,

LHS track shines at Houghton The Lancaster indoor track team travelled to Houghton College on Sunday for a varsity select meet inside its brand new Division I-quality facility. The team posted 36 season-best marks at the meet. The girls team had three first placefinishes.SophomoreOlivia Gervan’s clearance of 5 feet 5 inches in the high jump, which is a top four performance in New York State. Meanwhile, senior captain Kelsey Barrett had a state level mark in the 1500-meter race walk in a winning time of 7:35.71. The 4x200-meter relay team ofAllie Mazur, Molly Scarpello, Tiffany Cycon and Gervan continues to lead the conference with a winning time of 1:47.86. Mazur was also second in the 55-meter dash in 7.47 and Scarpello

finished just behind her in 7.54. Kim Grazen took third in the 55-meter hurdles in a time of 9.44. Cycon was fourth in the 300-meter dash, crossing in 43.01, as was Briona Luthart in the 1500-meter race walk in 9:24. Freshman Isabelle Licata posted the fastest time ever for a Lancaster freshman with a very fast time of 43.71 in the 300 (fifth). The 4x400-meter relay team of Morgan Foster, Jenna Neumaier, MariaWild and Carrie O’Neil also finished fifth in a time of 4:40.39. The boys team had another great meet with four first place finishes, led by Steve George’s win in the 55-meter dash (6.68). The 4x800-meter relay team of Brad Bedell, Dave Krull and Steve Neumaier continues to impress with a tinning time of 8:34.34. The 4x200-meter relay team of Connor Fuller, Steve George, Jesse Kucewicz and Cal Hoag continued their quest of breaking the school record

with a very fast time of 1:34.77. Fuller ran a blistering time of 36.95 in the 300-meter dash for second, very close to the school record. Bedell expanded his distance expertise to the 1000-meter run with a very good time of 2:43.43, good for second place. The 4x400-meter relay team of Tyler Compo, Tyler Landahl, Kyle Bobeck and Dan Emerson continue to improve with a second place finish in a time of 3:46.91. Senior Zach Kellerman was a third in the 1000 in a time of 2:49.38, as was Dave Krull in the 600 with a time of 1:29.32. Colin Blair won one of his specialties in the trows, the 25-pound weight throw, with a toss of 47 feet 11 inches. He also took third in shot-put (51 feet 1 inch). Matt Faulisetook third in the 25-pound throw with a toss of 45 feet 1 1/2 inch. Lancaster will send its ninth/10th graders to their championship at Fredonia State at 9 a.m. on Jan. 31.

respectively. Matt Eldridge also won via pinfall in 1:05. “Lackawanna is always a tough team, but our wrestlers stepped it up a notch,” Szefler said. “The electric atmosphere was a big part

of the match.” The Wildcats were slated to finish off their regular season at Medina on Wednesday, Jan. 28 and what Szefl er called “the big final dual match” at home against

Springville on Friday, Jan. 30. “They are well-coached and bring a full lineup,” Szefler said of Springville. “That will be a good match.”

Lancaster Rec Sports volleyball standings writers wanted MEN’S STANDINGS

Tuesday Night League Grn. Buff. Pub-Klock .... 16-2 Sal’s-Rudz ..................... 14-4 Fireside Inn-Tarpy ........ 13-5 Grn. Buff. Pub-Batt .........10-8 Frank’s-Payne.................. 9-9 99 Brick Oven-Ziegler ... 6-12 Grn. Buff. Pub-Wife Dodgers ....3-15 The Attack-Amey................. 1-17 Wednesday Night ‘A’ League Bradford Ale House ...... 11-4 Delta Cappa .................. 10-5 Free Agents ................... 5-10 Team MJ ........................ 4-11 Wednesday Night ‘B’ League Elma Towne Grille ........ 12-6 Good Tymes South-Griffin....12-6 Grn. Buff. Pub-Nuwer ... 11-7 Serves You Right ............. 9-9 Chucksters .................... 7-11 Grn. Buff. Pub-Kicak .... 3-15

WOMEN’S STANDINGS Women’s ‘A’ League Mooney’s-Mazurek ....... 16-2 99 Brick Oven-Weber .... 13-5 Fassel’s Upholstering.... 10-8 Crusaders ..................... 10-8 Fireside Inn-Guari ........ 7-14

Fireside Inn-Jansma ..... 1-20 Women’s ‘B’ League Fireside Inn-Funsters ... 16-5 Fireside Inn-Hubert ...... 15-6 Thirsty Dog ................... 12-9 Good Tymes South-Schalberg ....10-11

Basil Ford Outlaws ......10-11 The Girls ....................... 9-12 Frank’s-Rudz ................. 7-14 Spinoffs ......................... 5-16 Women’s ‘B2’ League Frank’s-Wohlrab ........... 13-5 Frank’s Hot Saucies ...... 14-7 Volleydolls ..................... 10-8 Side Out Sistrs .............10-11 Over the Top ................. 9-12 Smith’s Gun Shop ......... 4-17 Women’s ‘C’ League Caster Gurls .................. 17-1 Serves You Right ........... 12-6 Chicks that Hit .............. 10-8 Villagers .......................... 9-9 Good Tymes South........ 7-11 Ball of Confusion .......... 5-13

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LANCASTER SUN LEAGUE STANDINGS AS OF GAMES PLAYED BEFORE JAN. 29 BOYS BASKETBALL

ECIC I Jamestown....................... 6-0 Will North ....................... 6-0 Frontier ........................... 4-3 Lancaster ................ 3-3 Orchard Park .................. 1-5 W. Sen. West .................... 1-5 Clarence .......................... 0-5 ECIC III Amherst........................... 6-0 Cheektowaga ................... 5-2 Depew.............................. 4-2 East Aurora ..................... 3-4 Maryvale ......................... 2-4 Pioneer ............................ 2-4 Springville .............. 0-6

MSGR. MARTIN Canisius .......................... 5-0 Park ................................. 5-0 Nichols ............................ 4-2

St. Mary’s................ 4-2 St. Joe’s ............................ 4-3 Timon .............................. 3-3 O’Hara............................. 2-4 Walsh ............................... 2-4 Nia. Catholic ................... 1-5 St. Francis ....................... 1-7

GIRLS BASKETBALL ECIC I Will North ....................... 7-0 Jamestown....................... 5-1 Clarence .......................... 4-2 Orchard Park .................. 3-4 Lancaster ................ 2-4 Frontier ........................... 1-4 W. Sen. West .................... 0-7

ECIC III East Aurora ..................... 7-0 Amherst........................... 6-1 Springville .............. 5-2 Cheektowaga ................... 4-4 Pioneer ............................ 2-5 Depew.............................. 2-6 Maryvale ......................... 0-8

MSGR. MARTIN Sacred Heart ................... 7-0 O’Hara............................. 6-0 Mount Mercy................... 6-2 Nardin ............................. 7-3 Nichols ............................ 3-3 Christian Central ............ 3-4 Mount St. Mary ............... 3-6

BOYS FED HOCKEY Division I St. Joe’s .................... 11-2-0-0 Nia.-Wheat

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Canisius .................... 6-3-1-0 Orchard Park ............ 5-4-1-0 Frontier ..................... 3-3-1-1

St. Mary’s................ 2-5

Lancaster .......... 4-7-0-0

Nia. Catholic ................... 2-7

Clarence .................... 2-6-1-1

Park ................................. 1-5

Will North ................. 2-4-0-0

Buffalo Seminary ............ 0-6

Timon ........................ 1-5-2-0

Division III Nia. Falls ................. 11-1-0-0 St. Francis ................. 8-0-1-1 N. Tonawanda ........... 7-4-0-0 Lew-Port.................... 6-4-1-0 Sweet Home .............. 4-7-0-2 St. Mary’s.......... 4-8-0-0 Amherst..................... 2-9-0-1 Lockport.................. 1-10-0-0

GIRLS FED HOCKEY Msgr. Martin ............. 9-2-1-0 Kenmore ................... 7-2-3-0 Williamsville ............. 6-3-2-0 OP/Frontier ............... 7-4-1-0 Lancaster/Iroq .......... 6-5-1-0 Amh/Sweet Home ..... 3-9-0-0 WS/Hamb. ...... 0-10-0-2

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Rod, Gun & Game: Super Bowl Sunday — time for venison nachos, walleye tacos By Forrest Fisher This is a great time to relish the satisfaction of delicious meals that can result from the successful sportsmen pursuits of hunting wild game and fishing. There is something very special about the culinary delights that connect us to conservation practices, the purity of organic food from wild harvest, and the reality of incredible taste from this healthy food source. Great tasting healthy food helps to justify the cost of the license and gear, and all the time we spend learning about how to be successful. A few years ago, my family started looking around for proven recipes that would provide even more range on how we prepare our wild bounty from the lands and the lakes around us. We discovered the “Wild Harvest Table” from Cornell Cooperative Extension nutrition educator Moira M. Tidball, a culinary aficionado who enjoys cooking all kinds of wild game and offers free, proven advice. The result has been delicious and nutritious! For Super Bowl weekend, we are preparing two of Tidball’s crowd-pleasing recipes that have become our favorites: venison nachos and walleye tacos. Sounds awesome, right?! Let me share with you that there is never any leftovers from either recipe. For the Venison nachos, health consumers today all ap-

preciate that using the venison instead of beef lowers the fat content of typical nacho recipes. This recipe is quite simple, even I am able to succeed in the kitchen with it. In a stock pot, add one tablespoon of olive oil and brown the venison over medium-high heat. Add one medium to large chopped white sweet onion and cook 3-5 minutes more until the onion is translucent. Add 2-3 cloves of minced garlic and 2-3 tablespoons of chili powder, cook another minute (don’t let the garlic get brown). At this point, adding one teaspoon of oregano and one teaspoon of cumin is optional, if you like those flavors (I do). Then add one tablespoon of brown sugar and one 28-ounce can of diced tomatoes (or one quart of home canned tomatoes) and gently stir the entire mix in the pan. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, once there, lower the heat and simmer the chili about half an hour until it thickens and starts to smell “so good!” Then add one 15-ounce can of red kidney beans or black beans, your choice, but drain and rinse before adding. Then cook until heated through and the consistency is thick. Season to taste with salt and pepper. We then pour the mix into a wide baking dish, sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top and place it in the oven preheated to 400 degrees. Heat some tortilla chips in the oven at the same time. Remove when the cheese melts (about six minutes or so). Spoon some of the mix

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One happy future fisherman, 3 year-old Jason Hadley of Buﬀalo, was one of the happy youth winners of a Shakespeare rod/reel/tackle outfit from the Erie County Federation of Sportsmen free raﬄe last weekend at the Niagara Outdoor Expo. right into the warmed tortillas, add some sour cream topping and dig in! This recipe makes six to eight 1-cup servings. Nutritionally, a 1-cup serving is about 360 calories, offers 25 percent of daily adult needs for Vitamin A and Calcium, 30 percent for Vitamin C and 20 percent for iron, with 24 grams of protein! The walleye tacos are even easier. Ingredients you’ll need include one pound of boneless, skinless, walleye fillets with the blood vein removed, 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil,

2 tablespoons of lime juice (juice from one large lime), ½ tablespoon of chili powder, ½ teaspoon cumin powder, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped), 1 small jalapeno (diced) and ¼ cup of red onion (diced), with a dash of salt and pepper to your taste. Mix up a marinade of the olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, oregano, cilantro, jalapeno, red onion, salt and pepper in a baking dish large enough to also hold the fish. Add the fish fillets and spoon the marinade on top to coat

the fish. Cover and move to the ‘frig for 1 hour, then turn the fillets over and stand in the ‘frig for one more hour. Remove the fish and cook in a sauté pan for about four minutes, then flip and cook for two more minutes or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Remove from the pan and coarsely chop the fish. To serve, spoon about ½ cup of fish into the center of a warmed corn or four tortilla, add some sour cream, some shredded lettuce or cabbage or coleslaw and some salsa. Fold or wrap the tortilla so it can be picked up easily and enjoy. This recipe makes about four servings of three ounces each, about 170 calories, only 2 grams of carbohydrates, 1.5 grams of fat and 22 grams of protein. For other tasty, easy to prepare wild game recipes, be sure to check in with the Cornell Wild Harvest Table website at: http://wildharvesttable.com/. The website also includes nutrition information labels that are helpful for folks watching their calories and vitamin intake levels. How to Stay Warm in Winter Word of advice from those in the know are usually helpful to folks who can never seem to stay warm in winter. When you head out into cold or wet weather, you must try to avoid wearing cotton clothing. Cotton absorbs your sweat and human moisture, insulates poorly and dries very slowly, helping to keep you cold! In-

stead, wear a base layer made from merino wool to wick moisture away and keep you dry (try merino wool socks too), then add an insulating layer such as fleece or down, and top with a waterproof or breathable shell. You will always be toasty warm in the winter outdoors. Good luck! WNY Safari Club Invites Public The WNY Safari Club holds their monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Michael’s Banquet Facility, 4885 Southwestern Blvd., in Hamburg. Members and non-members are all welcome to attend (FREE). Each meeting offers an invited speaker and attendees can enjoy an optional buffet dinner for only $10 while enjoying the camaraderie of like-minded outdoor sportsmen folks! The group will discuss current sportsmen issues, plans for 2015 youth events and plans for youth wood duck house building at Marvin Winter’s farm. Outdoors Calendar Feb. 1: 3D Winter Archery, 2015 league, walk-ons welcome, Collins Conservation, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., info: 432-6035 Feb. 4: WNY Safari Club meeting, public is invited, FREE, Michael’s Banquet Hall, 4885 Southwestern Blvd., Hamburg, 7 p.m. Send outdoors info to Forrest Fisher Column 10 days in advance, email: nugdor@ yahoo.com.

WSRC brings Christmas to family in need HarborCenter to host West Side Rowing Club (WSRC) continues to support its community through philanthropic efforts, most recently with the Mothers of Alumni Rowers (M.O.A.R.s) group, bringing Christmas to a St. Patrick’s Friary family-in-need with gifts and a special holiday meal. M.O.A.R.s began in 2012 to continue the kinship among WSRC rowing families whose athletes had graduated. Once a month, the group gets together and has an outing, including each year’s seniors’ mothers to continue as volunteers at the Club. This past year for their December philanthropy, the group voted to sponsor a family-in-need for the Christmas holidays. One of M.O.A.R.s founding members, Maryalice Victor, and her mother, Kathie Brinkworth, have been actively involved with the St. Patrick’s

Friary Pantry for many year. “The group jumped at the chance to sponsor a family for the holidays,” Victor said. The donations provided for a Christmas to remember for the family, with presents for each of the six family members and a special holiday dinner. The St. Patrick’s Friary is run by coordinator, Monica Kwiatkowski, and her assistant, Jim Dudziak, under the direction of the Franciscan Friars. For many years, the Pantry has provided support for numerous area families. While delivering the group’s donations, Victor and member Barbara Johnson discovered one of the Pantry volunteers, Betsy Broderick Kurzdorfer, is the great niece of Michael Broderick, the second (and longest serving President) of the West Side Rowing Club. Kurzdorfer’s father, Thomas, was the son of Joseph Broderick,

Michael Broderick’s brother. Broderick’s WSRC legacy includes rowing the first 8-person shell in Buffalo, managing the United States Rowing Team at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, being only the second American to receive a lifetime membership in the Canadian RowingAssociation, being enshrined at the National Rowing Hall of Fame in 1983, and having the Broderick Plate named after him, the most prestigious annual award distributed by WSRC. In the future, M.O.A.R.s intends to sponsor the WSRC “Boat of Hope,” using an old rowing shell to hold donations for area families in need. The hope is that current rowers and families will have an opportunity to participate with M.O.A.R.s, as well as be able to sponsor several additional families through holiday gifts

for each family member and a special family Christmas dinner. About the West Side Rowing Club: The West Side Rowing Club was founded in 1912 with a mission to promote the advancement of the physical, mental, and moral well being of the youth in Buffalo and the surrounding areas. Since 1921, West Side has hosted high school teams. Throughout its 102 years, West Side has won countless national and international championship events, having sent over 30 athletes to represent the United States at the Olympic Games and Elite World Championships, and advanced hundreds of youth athletes to top collegiate schools and rowing programs across North America.

girls state championships Some of the best women’s ice hockey in New York State will be coming to HarborCenter when the Western New York Girls Varsity Ice Hockey Federation hosts the 2015 New York State Girls Varsity Ice Hockey Championships. This is the first time the NYS Championships have been held in the West. The two-day event opens Friday, Feb. 6 with Section III facing Section VI and Section X facing Section VII. Those games will be at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., respectively. On Saturday, Feb 7, the winner of those games will face off at 1 p.m. for the New York State Championship. With playoffs being held this week around the state, the teams participating are

still unknown. Last season, the championship game ended with Skaneateles and Potsdam as co-champions after four overtimes. There is no shootout in the girls varsity sport. Locally, Orchard Park/ Frontier, Kenmore and Williamsville were in the lead in points with Section VI playoffs scheduled for Thursday (Jan. 29); semi-finals are on Tuesday, Feb. 2 and the WNY Championship Thursday, Feb. 4. Those games are being held at Northtown Center in Amherst. Tickets for the NYS Championship are $6 for both of Friday’s games and $6 for the championship game on Saturday. Tickets will be available at the door.

Canisius and Niagara rivalry extends beyond hardwood By Mike Haim While geography alone does not make for a significant rivalry in the sports world, it does often help. If proximity were the sole criteria for ranking local collegiate rivalries, then Canisius College and the University at Buffalo would be scratching and clawing their way through their occasional meetings on the fields or courts. As it turns out, those two schools don’t generate much hatred for each other, mostly because the schools don’t share a conference affiliation to help drive animosity. On the other hand, students and alumni of Canisius and Ni-

agara University have been trading barbs for decades, primarily due to a long-term basketball history. The schools have intertwining traditions dating back to the era before those storied Saturday night doubleheaders at Memorial Auditorium. But those legendary weekend outings in the 1950s and 1960s solidified a hoops rivalry that continues to this day with twice-yearly Metro Atlantic conference matchups. In recent years, however, the Canisius-Niagara rivalry has not been limited to hardcourts at facilities named Koessler or Gallagher. The hockey programs at each college have been drawing an increased amount of attention, and games between the rivals

are becoming more anticipated each season. The last 10 years or so have been a sort of Ground Zero for the local hockey programs. After playing at the Division III level since 1980, Canisius moved to Division I competition in 1998, one season after Niagara established its Division I program. In 2003, the schools were joint hosts of the NCAA Frozen Four, setting in motion a flurry of activity which helped grow each program. Canisius became a charter member of Atlantic Hockey when the league formed for the 2003-04 season. Niagara remained a member of College Hockey America until 2009-10, but still often had Canisius on its schedule. When the Purple Eagles

joined Atlantic Hockey for the 2010-11 campaign, it accelerated the importance of games against Canisius and helped foster the natural rivalry. Last weekend, the teams met twice at Dwyer Arena, where Canisius swept the games by 4-1 and 6-4 scores. The results were consistent with each team’s recent play: Canisius (128-6, 11-4-5 in Atlantic Hockey) extended its undefeated streak to seven games (6-0-1), its longest stretch since 2000-01, while Niagara (3-19-2, 3-13-2) dropped its sixth straight and has not won in 12 contests (0-10-2). Even though the schools are trending in opposite directions this season, the rivalry has had its share of

significant games in recent years. The schools met in the first round of the 2011 Atlantic Hockey tournament, with Canisius coming out victorious. In February 2013, the teams split a pair of games when Niagara was ranked #15 in the nation. The Purple Eagles held that same ranking a few weeks later, when the Golden Griffins scored a 5-3 win in a head-t0-head matchup in the Atlantic Hockey semifinal; Canisius went on to the NCAA Tournament, where it lost to Quinnipiac in the first round. Last weekend, the games drew decent crowds of 1,013 and 1,302 on the Niagara campus, where capacity is about 1,400. It’s easy to anticipate potential sellouts of 2,000 when the

teams eventually play each other in Canisius’ new Harborcenter home next season. To boot, Niagara could turn its fortunes around soon. Before this year, it has never suffered consecutive sub-.500 seasons as a Division I program, so a quick rebound wouldn’t be surprising. Canisius is on the upswing, bolstered by a home facility it can call its own. Once the schools establish equal footing on the ice, there’s no telling how intense the rivalry will become. Who knows? It could even move beyond the traditional one we’ve seen on a wooden floor for decades. www.twitter.com/mikehaim

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Liter

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