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Iroquois Prepares to Dazzle with Production of ‘My Son Pinocchio, Jr.’ By Kathryn Danaher SUN CORRESPONDENT

For Katie Bruno, being on stage in front of an audience is a feeling like no other. “When I am on stage, whether I am singing or dancing, it’s just really fun and I love it in general,” Bruno said. Bruno is in the midst of preparing for her school’s rendition of Disney’s “My Son Pinocchio, Jr.” The Iroquois Middle School eighth grader plays the role of the Blue Fairy, a lead character who turns Pinocchio from a puppet into a real boy. “When I first saw the cast list, I started crying. I couldn’t believe that I was assigned this part,” Bruno added. The school’s Drama Club puts on a musical annually, and is in its thirteenth year. Club advisor and Social Studies teacher, Kym Robare described the production as, “The beloved story we all know from our childhood, but told from Geppetto’s point of view.” Robare joins together with her two other advisors, Jennifer Hand and Lauren Fox to turn this tale from a story on script to real life magic. “There’s some of the songs featured that everyone knows and loves, like ‘When You Wish Upon a Star’ and ‘I’ve Got No Strings’, and it’s a cute spin on a well-known tale,” she said. The entire production requires lots of hands and creative ideas. Robare said more than 50 students will be on stage throughout the duration of the play, singing, dancing and showing off their acting abilities. She said 28 additional students are also part of the stage

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The Town of West Seneca will now have two new police officers as they were sworn in at the latest town board meeting held Jan. 12. Ryan Miller and Christopher Bednasz were both unanimously approved by the board to be appointed police officers for the Town of West Seneca and will start their training Jan. 19. They were both sworn in by Assistant Police Chief

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Crawford extension, updates to calendar among topics at board of education meeting By William Homan SUN CORRESPONDENT

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The Iroquois Middle School Drama Club rehearses a scene from thier play “My Son Pinocchio, Jr.,” which is set to open Friday, Jan. 30. crew, to make sure the lighting and sound are impressive to attendees. “There are lots of different roles and each one is super important,” explained Robare. “Our club is very popular, so it was tough assigning roles, and this is the first year our fifth graders had the opportunity to try out.” Robare said that is because fifth graders joined Iroquois Middle School this year. “We were very impressed with all of the student’s energy, enthusiasm and talent.” It’s something the Drama Club can’t wait to showcase in just a few weeks. “We’ve worked so hard, and have been practicing since November, so it’s going to be a great show,” exclaimed Druno. All ticket sale proceeds from the community directly benefit the Drama Club

and ensuring that its productions can continue each January. “Our auditorium is a bit outdated, so we have to rent special lighting and all of the sound equipment,” Robare said. “We are self funded, so performing in front of a sold-out crowd allows us to keep putting on shows year after year.” Robare credits local businesses for assisting in the success of the show. She said the program book that all guests receive when walking in the door includes ads from West Seneca small businesses and shops. She said the students and club advisors are responsible for selling those ads with funds directly benefiting the production. She added that a handful of parents also have played an integral role in costume creation and set design. “It takes an army,” Robare joked.

The students continue to hold practices Monday through Friday after school and into the evening hours, working diligently to prepare for opening night. “Certainly a very dedicated crew, and we can’t wait to show off the talent and hard work,” said Robare. So, will Pinocchio’s nose grow and will Jiminy Cricket make a guest appearance? “You will have to wait and see,” said Bruno. “My Son Pinocchio, Jr.” is open to the public and is happening on Friday, January 30th at 7 p.m. and Saturday, January 31st at 2 p.m. Individual tickets are $6.00 and go on sale beginning next week. They will also be available for purchase at the door. Please contact Iroquois Middle School at (716) 652-3000 or log on to www.iroquoiscsd.org for details.

West Seneca Town Board swears in police officers, reinstates public comments at meeting By Max Borsuk

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Michael Boehringer. In other personnel matters, the board approved the retirement of Detective Gary Pauly after working 35 years for the town of West Seneca. Both Supervisor Sheila Meegan and Councilman Eugene Hart thanked Pauly for his tenure and wished him the best in his retirement. “It was with great reluctance that he walked out the door,” said Boehringer. “It was a job that he loved and it was hard for him to leave. He just knew it was time

to enjoy the life that he set himself up for.” The board also approved the resignation of town prosecutor William Bond, who was appointed to the position at the Jan. 5 reorganizational meeting. It was found that Bond had committed a violation in his past and once the board found out, they asked for Bond’s resignation, which he willingly submitted. Town Attorney John Fenz will take over the position until a replacement is hired. ““Mr. Bond, apparently,

about 20 years ago, was censured for giving a client a loan and according to the ruling by the appellate division, they understood his reason for doing it, trying to help somebody. But it was clearly a violation,” said Hart. In the last town board meeting held Dec. 29, 2014, it was decided that the public comment portion of the meeting would be changed

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The West Seneca Central School District’s Board of Education announced at their meeting on Monday, Jan. 12, that they would be extending the contract of current Superintendent, Dr. Mark Crawford, until the year 2020. The news, which was delivered by Board member Janice Dalbo, was received with a standing ovation. “I would just like it to be known that we have 20/20 vision here in West Seneca and we have extended Dr. Crawford’s contract to 2020,” Dalbo informed those in attendance. Dr. Crawford, who previously spent time as principal at Northwood Elementary and served as the Superintendent for the Hamburg School District, joined the West Seneca Central District in 2010. Coming aboard during an eventful time for the district, Dr. Crawford has been at the helm for a number of changes in the district, including state funding cuts and the closing of two schools. “I just want to say thank you everybody. I love being in West Seneca. We have a great team, as evidenced by our Social Workers tonight. We have at this time in our history all of our major constituent groups working together in harmony and we have a great alignment- our school board, our teachers, our classified staff, our administrators. It’s just a pleasure,” Crawford said. “We have great parents who love their children and support the school system and we have a great community of taxpayers and the town government who we work very well with. So I feel so lucky here in West Seneca. I’m so proud to be associated with the school system and as long as my health does what I want it to do, I’ll be here as long as I can. So, I’m grateful and I thank the board for its efforts.” As a result of the inclement weather the town has faced, the Board of Education made it a point to remind parents that they are able to sign up for alerts via the district website and also approved the following changes to the 2014-2015 student calendar: - Change high school flex days scheduled for Dec. 3 and March 12 to full day student attendance days. - Change middle school flex days scheduled for Dec. 4 and March 11 to full day student attendance days. - Change the elementary school full day scheduled for Jan. 29 to a half day for the purposes of parent teacher conferences. - Change the vacation day scheduled for May 22 to an instructional day. -Change the vacation day scheduled for Feb. 20 to an instructional day. The Board also noted that if there were additional closures due to weather, the vacation days in February would be switched to instructional days starting with Thursday, Feb. 19.. If there are unscheduled closures after the February vacation, the Board will also look to change the vacation days in April to instructional days starting with Friday, April 10. Those in attendance were also treated to presentations by the district social workers, who spoke about their involvement in their schools, and by students, Matthew Dembski and George Shea, who had the opportunity to attend the New York State School Board Association Conference in New York City. The students, along with a handful of board members, and Colleen Christmann, a business teacher at West Senior and the director of the Finance Academy gave presentations on the role of the Academies in the West Seneca Central School District. The West Seneca Central School District along with Matthew Bystrak also honored Jessica Hunger, a West Middle School teacher, as one of 4,000 nationwide, and only eight in Western New York to earn National Board Certification from The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards during the 2013-2014 year. The next board of education meeting is scheduled to take place at 6:30 p.m., on February 2, at West Seneca West Elementary.

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LETTERS .................................................... SECT. A PAGE 4

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH ....................SECT. SECT. A PAGES 3

COMMUNITY EVENTS.............................. SECT. B PAGE 8

SECT A P.AGE 2 CHAMBER MEMBER OF YEAR ................SECT

LIONS CLUB FOOD DRIVE ....................... SECT. A PAGE 3

POLICE BLOTTER ..................................... SECT. A PAGE 5

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Integrys Energy Services has been a longtime supporter of the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce and now they have been rewarded for all their hard work by being named the 2015 Chamber Member of the Year. “Integrys has been supportive of all the events we do both financially and vending people to participate,” said West Seneca Chamber of Commerce director Kelly Oldenburg. Integrys Energy is a retail electricity supplier that buys their power from the New York Independent System Operator and resells it to the public. They started their business in 1997 and are now one of the oldest companies of its kind in New York State. Intergrys now

that sells its product out of The Olde Steeple. According to The Olde Steeple website, the jams are made on a stovetop just as Grandma did, with each batch hand stirred and measured. Only the best local fruits are used to provide the freshest taste possible. Dips by Milly is another featured company and up until recently, The Olde Steeple even featured a local candle company. Not only does The Olde Steeple work to give local

supplies electricity to multiple kinds of companies, including commercial, industrial, municipal and governmental customers. One aspect that makes Integrys energy unique from other providers is that fact that they can offer customers either a variable or a fixed rate for their electricity, which for some people, can save a lot of money. “We can offer them various products that the utilities can’t because their tariff says that they can only offer a variable rate whereas we can offer variable as well as fixed rates,” said Integrys Enerrgy Services Account Executive Milo Wuslich. “Right now, six places have dropped to their lowest point in the past two years so a lot of people are taking advantage of locking in their prices now.” Integrys has been a big

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said Wuslich. “It’s a very nice honor and we are most appreciative of it and we are happy to deal with [the Chamber].” The West Seneca Chamber of Commerce hosts their 68th Annual Community Awards Dinner beginning at 5:30 p.m., on Thursday, February 12 at Kotecki’s Grandview Grove. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres begin at 5:30 p.m., with the dinner and awards scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $40 for an individual ticket, $80 for a couple and $320 for a table of eight. Tickets are available for purchase through the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce.

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ber as the store is gearing up for Christmas. Unlike the other gatherings, which take place during normal store hours, December’s is held from 6 p.m. until midnight. Kling explained that there are carolers, live music, Christmas cookies, and the majority of the store is lit by candlelight. This year, the spring gathering is scheduled to be held on Friday, May 1, Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3. The second gathering is scheduled for Friday, September, 18, Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20. The final gathering is scheduled to take place on Friday, December 4, Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6. In other store news, The Olde Steeple was recently selected as one of a handful of decorators for The Buffalo News and the Junior League of Buffalo’s 2015 Decorators’ Show House event. This year ’s event will feature The Edward H. Webster House, located on Lincoln Parkway, near the Albright Knox Art Gallery and overlooking the Rose Garden at Delaware Park. “We are so excited about the opportunity to be involved in this year’s event,” Kling said. “This is our second year doing it.” The Olde Steeple is located at 381 Main Street in Elma. They are open from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Thursday and 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. on Sunday. For more information call 716-668-2655, email them at theoldesteeple@ gmail.com or visit them online at www.theoldesteeple. com.

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West Seneca Lions Club and Western New York FCU Hold Food and Clothing Drive The West Seneca Lions Club and the Western New York Federal Credit Union teamed up and held a Food and Clothing Drive at the WNYFCU on Jan. 10 in their parking lot to benefit the West Seneca Food Pantry and the Friends of the Night People. Marie Betti, CEO of the WNYFCU along with her husband Mike Betti, (W.S. Lion) Craig Hicks, (W.S Lion) Mike Smith, (W.S. Lion) and Dr. John Herman, (W.S. Lion) all met at the WNYFCU and collected non-perishable food items and warm clothing from 10AM – 2PM. The West Seneca Lions Club also held a raffle the day of the Food and Clothing Drive to raise money for both the Food Pantry and Friends of the Night People. Schwabl’s Restaurant donated dinner for two along with a free limo ride donated by Mike Smith from Affordable Limousines. The West Seneca Food Pantry is located 3951 Seneca Street in behind St David’s Episcopal Church.

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West Seneca Central School District names Students of Month for December Each month, the West Seneca School District’s High Schools recognize a “Student of the Month” in each specific academic venue. To recognize them properly, their photo is displayed in their respective schools as well as at “The Market in the Square.” The 2014 sponsors for “Student of the Month” are Sgroi Financial, LLC, Tuxedo Junc-

tion, West Seneca East Student Council, West Seneca West Student Council and the West Seneca Police Benevolent Association. The following students have been recommended for this honor for December: East Senior: Art- Leah B a r n e y, B u s i n e s s - L e a Lechner, English- Caroline Rackl, Family and Consumer Science- Nicole Kumro,

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Want to share your opinion with us? Dear West Seneca & Elma residents: Do you ever feel the need to get something off of your chest? Do you have something important to say, but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how to get your voice heard? Well, welcome to the West Seneca & Elma Sun â&#x20AC;&#x153;Letter to the Editorâ&#x20AC;? page. The letter to the editor page is designed to have community members write in and voice their concerns and/or opinions. If you have a town issue that you would like to address, please send me a letter. If you want to recognize someone for doing a good deed, please send me a letter. Any topic that you feel is important, I would like to hear about it. All that I ask is that the letter be well written and that you include your name and address in the letter as well. Please refrain from using any profanity or name calling for that will not be published in the paper. The letter to the editor is strictly a constructive way for the community to voice their opinions on matters and have it be published for our readers. I hope that this opportunity will pique your interest. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Please send your letters to: Attn: Kimberly Snickles, WS Sun Editor Community Papers of WNY 75 Boxwood Lane Cheektowaga, NY 14227 Email: ksnickles@westsenecasun.com

St. John the Baptist to hold Open House St. John the Baptist School in Alden is now accepting new students for the 2015-2016 school year in all grades Pre-K 3 & 4, Kindergarten through Grade 8. We are hosting an Open House on Sunday, Jan. 25 from 10:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12:30 p.m. This is an opportunity to meet with teachers, staff and current school families. Tours will be given to all parents and prospective students during Catholic Schools Week from Monday, Jan. 26 through Friday, Jan. 30 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. by appointment. All families are welcome. Our day begins and ends with prayer. We strive to create a faith-filled environment that fosters a strong sense of community, high academic standards, discipline and order with a committed and collegial faculty and exceptional parental interest and involvement. New York State standards are incorporated throughout the curriculum. All students enjoy music, art, physical education, computer, and library time. Enrichment Spanish is offered from kindergarten to grade 5. Students in grades 6 through 8 take Spanish four days a week. Interactive white boards and document cam-

eras are used in all classrooms promoting interactive instruction. In addition, IPad instruction enhances student learning in junior high. Remedial reading and remedial math programs are offere. Students in need of special education or resource room services receive these services through the Alden Central School District. St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s participates in the Federal Hot Lunch Program providing a nutritious, delicious hot lunch for our students. Students have the opportunity to participate in extra curricular activities, clubs and sports. The After School Care Program runs Monday-Friday when school is in session for children in Pre-K 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; grade 6 until 5:30 p.m. Busing is available in kindergarten through grade 8 through the local school district for students living within a 15 mile radius of the school. Register early for the 2015-2016 academic year. If you would like to arrange a tour of the school or would like more information, please contact the school office at 937-9483 or e-mail stjohnsschool@ stjohnalden.com. You may also visit our website at www.stjohnsalden.com.

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does not consider the working taxpayer. The board should be mindful that West Seneca has an aging population, according to the US Census. The West Seneca Town Board has recently voted to

The Erie County Legislatureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Majority Leader, Joseph C. Lorigo, sent a letter to the County Attorney requesting a Home Rule Request be drafted and sent to the New York State Legislature that would grant Erie County the right to charge inmates in the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s correctional facility and holding center a copay for medical care they receive. Majority Leader Lorigo is frustrated with New York Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s slow response and is requesting Erie County officials and State leaders work together in support of State legislation that would allow Erie County to create a policy to collect copays

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commissary, they should also be able to pay a simple healthcare copay like every other citizen. Here in Erie County officials are working together to fix this problem.â&#x20AC;? Comptroller Stefan Mychajliwâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office recently completed an audit detailing the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s total cost for providing inmates healthcare in the correctional facility and holding center. The audit found that more than $24 million was spent by taxpayers providing medical services that included prescription drugs, hospitalization, transportation, surgery, testing and mental health evaluations. If the State Legislature

approves the Home Rule Request, the county could implement a local policy to collect copays and save taxpayer money. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our first step in Erie County is to show solidarity and work together to draft this legislation. Once we do that, we can truly begin to change the tide on this issue. I believe everyone agrees that the individuals receiving the care should be held financially responsible, if possible,â&#x20AC;? Legislator Lorigo added. For information or assistance, please contact Legislator Lorigoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Legislative Office at (716) 858-8922 or email joseph.lorigo@erie. gov.

West Seneca West NHS raises more than $1,000 for Reserve Fire Hose old and new wings of the building. Teachers brought their classes to get pictures taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and students played

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Larceny John Bonerb, 69, of Orchard Park, was arrested Jan. 9 for larceny. According to a police report, patrol responded to a report of a male customer in custody at Wegmans. Bonerb was observed selecting a cart full of Wegman’s merchandise and he passed all points of purchase with said merchandise. Bonerb was detained until the arrival of patrol. Bonerb was taken into custody and returned to WSPD where he was processed.

Aggravated unlicensed operation Tyler Winter, 23, of Hamburg was arrested Jan. 7 for aggravated unlicensed operation. According to a police report, patrol observed a vehicle with a shattered windshield. Said vehicle was also observed with other equipment violations including a load exhaust and an obstructed view. The officer observed that the vehicle’s inspection was overdue and the vehicle’s registration was expired. A computer check revealed that Winters driver’s license was suspended and confirmed that the vehicle registration was expired. Winter was taken into custody and was returned to WSPD on $100 bail.

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Jasmin Galbraith, 40, of West Seneca, was arrested Jan. 9 for driving while intoxicated. According to a police report, patrol observed a vehicle make an unsafe start once the signal light turned green. Partrol also observed the vehicle begin to speed and shake unsteadily. Patrol noted the vehicle was going too fast for the snowy and icy road conditions and paced the vehicle at over 60 mph. When patrol initiated the stop, Patrol observed Galbraith not wearing her seat belt. Patrol

could immediately smell an odor of alcoholic beverage and observed Galbraith’s eyes to be glossy. When asked where she was coming from, Galbraith stated, “the Rusty Buffalo” and when asked if she was drinking, she stated, “No, I just drank Coke.” Patrol asked Galbraith to perform several field sobriety tests, of which she failed. Galbraith was placed under arrest and was returned to WSPD where she was booked, mugged and fingerprinted.

Aggravated unlicenced operation Tristan Mccutcheon, 25, of West Seneca, was arrested Jan. 10 for aggravated unlicensed operation. According to a police report, patrol observed a vehicle to not have a functioning license plate lamp. A traffic stop was initiaited and a DMV query of hislicense revealed it to be suspended. Additionally, a fraudulent NYS 2015 Inspection Sticker was found on the vehicle. Mccutcheon was taken into custody and returned to WSPD on $100 bail.

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Timothy Hall Jr., 32, of Elma, was arrested Jan. 5 for driving while intoxicated. According to a police report, patrol responded to a car accident where they saw a car that struck a utility pole. The vehicle was overturned and off the roadway. Patrol observed Hall standing outside the vehicle when they approached him. Hall stated that a friend was driving him home when the accident occurred and that the friend ran away. Hall said that “he drank too much” and that is why his friend was driving him home. Patrol observed Hall to have a strong odor of alcoholic beverage, slurred speech, glassy eyes and poor coordination. Patrol asked Hall to perform several field sobriety tests, of which he failed. Hall was placed under arrest and took Hall to the bar which he said he was at that night. Several witnesses positively identified Hall leaving the bar alone. Hall was

then taken to WSPD where he was mugged, booked and fingerprinted. Rural Metro was called to check on subject and after an evaluation and some recommendations by Rural Metro, he refused medical treatment.

Aggravated unlicenced operation Joseph Glosek, 23, of Sloan, was arrested Jan. 9 for aggravated unlicensed operation. According to a police report, patrol observed a vehicle being operated while the driver side headlight was out. Patrol initiated a traffic stop and after a computer check, it was revealed that Glosek’s driver’s license was suspended for failing to answer a summons out of the Town of Cheektowaga. Glosek was taken into custody and returned to WSPD on $100 bail. The passenger of the vehicle was unaware that Glosek had a suspended license and verbally advised in regards to facilitating unlicensed operation.

Aggravated unlicenced operation Jason Sheeler, 33, of Buffalo was arrested Jan. 8 for aggravated unlicensed operation. According to a police report, patrol observed a vehicle being operated with a load exhaust. The officer observed the muffler in the back seat floorboard, to which Sheeler responded saying that the exhaust pipe and muffler fell off that morning. Patrol initiated a traffic stop and it was revealed that Sheeler’s license was suspended after a computer check. Sheeler was taken into custody and returned to WSPD on $100 bail.

Senator Gallivan Announces Senate Passes Bills to Protect and Enhance Women’s Rights Senator Patrick M. Gallivan (R-C-I, Elma) announces the New York State Senate has passed eight pieces of legislation as part of the Senate’s Women’s Equality Agenda, enhancing the rights of women while protecting from abuse and discrimination. The bills, which Senator Gallivan co-sponsored, would ensure equal pay for equal work; combat sexual harassment on the job; end gender discrimination in employment, housing and credit decisions; strengthen laws against human trafficking, make reasonable work accommodations for pregnant women and better protect victims of domestic violence. “The Senate has made this historic legislation one of its top priorities. Too many women face discrimination in the workplace and elsewhere and it’s time that we provide all New York with the rights and protections they deserve,” Gallivan said.

The measures include: S.1: Would prohibit employers from paying employees disparate amounts due to gender and would close a loophole in the current law that allows employers to justify paying female employees less. Despite existing protections under the law, women in New York earn 84 percent of what men earn and jobs traditionally held by women pay significantly less than jobs predominately employing men. In New York, on average, a woman working full time is paid $42,113 per year, while a man working full time is paid $50,388 per year. This creates a wage gap of $8,275 between full-time working men and women in the state. S.2: The bill protects workers from sexual harassment regardless of the size of the workplace. Under current law, people working at businesses with fewer than four employees cannot file a harassment complaint

with the state because small employers are exempt from the law that prohibits harassment. More than 60 percent of the state’s private employers have fewer than four employees. This bill would ensure that all employees are protected from sexual harassment by applying existing protections to businesses of all sizes. S.3: A bill to remove barriers to remedying discrimination by allowing for reasonable attorney’s fees in employment and credit discrimination cases when sex is a basis of discrimination. Under existing law, attorney’s fees for sex discrimination cases involving employment, credit, and lending are not available even after the plaintiff proves discrimination at trial. As a result, many who are discriminated against and cannot afford to hire an attorney never seek redress. Also, those who hire an attorney on a contingency fee arrangement are not “made whole” for their losses be-

cause they must pay for their attorneys out of their recovery. S.4: Legislation that would help working mothers by preventing discrimination in the hiring and promotion of people with families. Employers would be prohibited from denying work or promotions based on family status, such as parents and women who are pregnant. Existing law only prohibits discrimination based on family status in credit and housing, but not employment, which can have a negative impact on women with children. S.5: The bill would make it illegal to discriminate against domestic violence victims and provides the victims with the option of a civil action if discrimination occurs. S.6: Legislation to allow domestic violence victims to electronically file for orders of protection. The measure creates a pilot program to allow domestic violence

victims to seek temporary orders of protection through electronic means rather than having to appear in person. It also requires the Office of Court Administration to review and update its policies and services to make sure the services available to all crime victims are adequate and appropriate. S.7: The Trafficking Victims Protection and Justice Act toughens penalties against those who buy and sell young women, men, and children and reduces the stigma defendants may face as victims of the sex trafficking industry. The measure raises the penalty for sex trafficking to a class B violent felony; creating the felony sex offense of “aggravated patronizing a minor”; and aligning the penalties for patronizing a minor with those of statutory rape. S.8: The bill helps protect pregnant women in the workforce by requiring employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with pregnancy-

related medical conditions. A pregnancy-related condition would be treated as a temporary disability and employers would be required to perform a reasonable accommodation analysis for employees with conditions related to pregnancy and childbirth. Legislation originally part of the Senate’s Women’s Equality Agenda was enacted into law in 2013 (S5605) that strengthened orders of protection for domestic violence victims. It clarifies that a victim for whom an order of protection is issued cannot be arrested for violating that same order. All eight bills were passed by the Senate in 2013 and 2014 but were not acted upon by the Assembly. “The Senate has once again done its part, passing a series of bills to promote fairness and equality for women throughout the state, issues we can all agree on. It’s time for the Assembly to do the same,” Gallivan said.

Hart wants residents to be able St. John the Baptist students write to speak at meeting Readers Theater scripts Town Board from Page 1

to a write-in format where a person would fill out a card with their questions and comments to submit to the board. But after a discussion by the members of the board, the public comment portion would once again be open. “Even though Bill and I, and the supervisor, don’t like what we hear sometimes, I believe firmly that you should have the opportunity to say what you wish to say as long as it’s civil,” Hart said. After Meegan had to

leave the meeting, Hart and Councilman William Hanley fielded questions from those in attendance. Resident Dale Clarke asked the board how the board decided that to not let the public openly speak at meetings. Hart said the decision was Meegan’s to move to the comment card system and “It was a surprise to him.” In other board matters: - Recreation Supervisor Lauren Masset thanked everyone who attended the Youth Theatre’s production of “Tangled with a Twist.”

Masset also stated that they will soon be rolling out their summer camp and registration will begin in February. - The board approved a temporary electronic sign to be used by Shwabl’s Restaurant. Hart amended the motion to say that the sign can only be displayed for one week at a time. The next West Seneca Town Board meeting will be held Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the West Seneca Town Hall, 1250 Union Rd.

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St. John the Baptist students learn about circuits

St. John the Baptist students explore the world

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Do you the know difference between a series circuit and a parallel circuit? The fourth grade class at St. John the Baptist had fun on Thursday trying to solve this question. They worked in groups to create a series circuit and then combined with another group to create a parallel circuit. They also explored what would happen to the light bulbs in their circuits if they added more batteries and light bulbs. Pictured are the students creating their parallel circuits.

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The third grade students in Ms. Nuwer’s class at St. John the Baptist School search for information on maps about places they have read about in literature. Their reading has taken them to locations such as Chad in Africa and Afghanistan.

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The Erie County Clerk’s Office Collected professional apparel that will benefit hundreds of local veterans. Pictured left to right: U.S. Navy Veteran Kevin Barnes, Erie County Bar Association President Laurie Styka-Bloom, “Suits for Troops” Organizer Keri Callocchia, Erie County Clerk Chris Jacobs and President and CEO of Veterans One-Stop Center of WNY Roger Woodworth Erie County Clerk Chris Jacobs and the Erie County Bar Association announced the successful conclusion of their initiative to collect lightly used men’s and women’s suits for local veterans searching for employment. “ We a l r e a d y o w e s o much to our service men and women,” said Jacobs. “This is another opportunity for us to not only thank the veteran community for their service, but to support them as they return to civilian life and search for employment opportunities here in Erie County,” he added. Everything collected through the month of December was donated to the Veterans One-stop Center of WNY and is now on display and available to veterans that require professional clothing for their job search. In its inaugural year, “Suits for Troops” collected over one hundred suits. This

year’s campaign exceeded all expectations with dropoff sites at the Erie County Clerk’s Office collecting over 900 items ranging from suits and dress shirts to belts and shoes. “The response to this year’s event was tremendous. Local attorneys reached even deeper than last year, many organizing privately within their firms or with their family members to get larger donations,” said Keri Callocchia of the Erie County Bar Association and “Suits for Troops” organizer. “It’s important to let our returning soldiers know that we will continue to support them as they transition into civilian life. We want to see them succeed,” added Callocchia. Kevin Barnes, a U.S. Navy veteran, heard about the “Suits for Troops” initiative and came to Veterans One-Stop Center to get a suit as he looks for employ-

ment. “This gives a vet a jump start and it’s just what I needed for my job interviews.” The Veterans One-stop Center is a communitybased nonprofit agency that offers veterans, service members and their families, the convenience of a one-stop center to access a suite of services. Veterans One-stop provides vital assistance to former military personnel in transition, including career counseling and job placement. “The ‘Suits for Troops’ initiative provides our veterans with more than just professional clothing for a job interview,” said Roger Woodworth, President and CEO of the Veterans One-Stop Center of Western New York. “It eliminates one more barrier to transition to civilian life, empowering our veterans in their initial step toward economic stability.”

Kelly for Kids Foundation announces recipients Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame Quarterback, Jim Kelly, along with the Board of Directors at the Kelly for Kids Foundation are pleased to announce their 2014 grant recipients (list attached). Organizations were awarded their grants at the eighth annual luncheon, which took place at Ilio DiPaolo’s Restaurant Even though Jim faced a challenging year in 2014 and had to be absent for his own tournament, everyone rallied around him and the Jim Kelly Celebrity Classic was able to achieve another successful year. Through continued support, the Foundation is able to grant over $200,000 to charities in our community. One representative from each organization will be present at the luncheon; we have randomly selected a handful of these organizations to briefly share their story and share what they hope to accomplish in the coming year. The event has become a catalyst in providing local charities the opportunity to get together and become familiar with each other. It not only sets

Jacket Club; People, Inc.; R2R Ministry, Inc.; Rivendell Recreation Center; Rural Outreach Center; SABAH, Inc.; St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute: Anthony Martino Memorial Fund; Suneel’s Light Foundation; University District Community Development Association, Inc.; Wings Flights of Hope; Alleyway Theater’ American Foundation for Suicide Prevention; Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired (ABVI); Big Brothers Big Sisters Erie County; Boys & Girls Club of the Northtowns; Buffalo Hearing and Speech Center; Camp AbilitiesResearch Foundation for SUNY; Challenged Athletes Participating in Sports; CP Rochester-United Cerebral Palsy Association of the Rochester Area; Cradle Beach; Danceability; DepewLancaster Boys & Girls Club; ECMC Lifeline Foundation; Elizabeth Pierce Olmsted, MD Center for Visually Impaired; Gateway-Longview Foundation; Genesee County CASA for Children.

the stage for opportunities but it provides these organizations with the ability to assist and collaborate as a unified force in order to help strengthen their services. When Jim Kelly arrived in Buffalo in 1986, he not only focused on building a winning football team, he was determined to make a difference in the community. He did so by establishing the Kelly for Kids Foundation which is committed to serving disadvantaged and disabled youth in Western New York with the distribution of grant money raised throughout the year. Since its inception, the Foundation has been able to distribute nearly 5 million dollars to many local charities. For more information please visit our website at www. kellyforkids.com. 2014 recipients are: Girls’ Initiative of the Women’s Foundation of Greater Rochester; Hunter’s Hope Foundation; Ilio DiPaolo Scholarship Fund, Inc.; Michael Napoleone Memorial Foundation; Nor-Ton Red

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Legislator Lorigo requests County Transitowne Jeep Chryler officials work together to solve Dodge Ram helps to raise money inmate healthcare copay problem The Erie County Legislatureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Majority Leader, Joseph C. Lorigo, sent a letter to the County Attorney requesting a Home Rule Request be drafted and sent to the New York State Legislature that would grant Erie County the right to charge inmates in the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s correctional facility and holding center a copay for medical care they receive. Majority Leader Lorigo is frustrated with New York Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s slow response and is requesting Erie County officials and State leaders work together in support of State legislation that would allow Erie County to create a policy to collect copays and save taxpayer money. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This issue is currently at a stalemate in the State Legislature with members of the Assembly prohibiting legislation to create a statewide policy. The Home Rule Request would give Erie

County the ability to collect copays from inmates. Right now we are seeing a battle between upstate and downstate counties over this issue and Erie County taxpayers are suffering,â&#x20AC;? said Majority Leader Lorigo. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Providing healthcare to inmates free of charge is a significant waste of local taxpayer dollars year after year. If inmates can restock their accounts to purchase candy at the commissary, they should also be able to pay a simple healthcare copay like every other citizen. Here in Erie County officials are working together to fix this problem.â&#x20AC;? Comptroller Stefan Mychajliwâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office recently completed an audit detailing the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s total cost for providing inmates healthcare in the correctional facility and holding center. The audit found that more than $24 million was spent by taxpayers providing medical

services that included prescription drugs, hospitalization, transportation, surgery, testing and mental health evaluations. If the State Legislature approves the Home Rule Request, the county could implement a local policy to collect copays and save taxpayer money. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our first step in Erie County is to show solidarity and work together to draft this legislation. Once we do that, we can truly begin to change the tide on this issue. I believe everyone agrees that the individuals receiving the care should be held financially responsible, if possible,â&#x20AC;? Legislator Lorigo added. For information or assistance, please contact Legislator Lorigoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Legislative Office at (716) 858-8922 or email joseph.lorigo@erie. gov.

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Eagen a big hit with West hockey Senior defenseman tries to send physical message every game

By Aaron Garland SPORTS REPORTER

Quinn Eagen wants his opponents to know where is he from the get-go. The West Seneca West boys Federation hockey team defenseman is a solid 6-foot-2, 190 pounds, and he uses every inch and every ounce. From the first shift to the last — and there are a lot in between given his minuteeating status on the Indians’ blue line — Eagen is intent on sending a physical message. The senior alternate captain feels that exerting great force goes a long way in leading the team. “I think how you set a tone when you step onto the ice determines how intimidating you look out there,” Eagen said. A hard, clean hit, Eagen noted, electrifies the crowd and amps up the bench. It’s a potential momentum shift, and since he has the tools to make it happen, Eagen makes it a point to announce his presence when he’s on the surface. “I’ll do anything to get the team going,” Eagen said. “This year I’m trying to be a little more physical and show a little leadership. Granted, that means I’m taking more trips to the penalty box, but you have to take the ups with the downs. I’m just trying to be a leader on the ice and in the locker room.” West coach Kevin Rozo

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Quinn Eagen, a 6-foot-2, 190-pound defenseman, plays a physical brand of hockey as a defenseman on the Indians’ blue line. said Eagen’s attempt to guide the squad has been successful. “The kid is respectful, he works hard, he says the right things, and when he talks, kids listen,” Rozo said. “He’s been great as a leader for us.” More than a heavy hitter,

Eagen is a member of the team’s top defensive pairing and a factor on special teams — both power play and penalty kill. It’s not uncommon for him to see the ice every other shift. The senior said his confidence has soared since

jumping to varsity as a sophomore. With that, his puck-moving skills have, too. It all stems from bulking up. Eagen said he’s been over 6-foot his entire varsity career but he was around 140

pounds two years ago. As he filled out, with the help of regular trips to the weight room, so did his game. “I’ve definitely become a lot less timid with the puck,” Eagen said. “And now I am one of the big guys on the team, so I’m not nervous

when I get the puck on my stick like I was my sophomore and junior years. I’m moving the puck a lot more this year.”

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Kobis excelling at St. Lawrence Missing weight at By Aaron Garland SPORTS REPORTER

Kyle Kobis is enjoying life at St. Lawrence. The faculty and students of the Canton, New York, campus were welcoming from the time he stepped foot on it, and still are. “If you ever step on campus, everyone says, ‘Hello,’” said Kobis, who has lived in Elma most of his life. “You know everybody, and it’s really nice.” But beyond the benevolent classmates and educators, the everyday routine is going swimmingly. A big part of the sophomore’s college experience has been playing on the St. Lawrence men’s basketball team, which is 6-6, as of Jan. 15. Kobis is a starting guard for the Saints and is coming off a freshman campaign in which he was named to the Liberty League’s All-Rookie team after going for 11.6 points and 3.0 assists per game. He’s a central piece to a young, promising core that also includes 2013-14 conference Rookie of the Year Kyle Edwards. Kobis said he’s enjoying the chance to grow with a team with 11 of

Iroquois school system until enrolling at Bishop TimonSt. Jude High School. He was a four-year standout on the hardwood, being named first team All-Catholic twice before graduating in 2012. Kobis has deep family roots at Timon. His father and older brother Connor went there. So did his mother’s six brothers. Being born into that type of lineage made his decision rather easy. But Kobis said the teaching he received from legendary Timon coach Jim Palano and the immense talent that filled the court during his era helped shape him into the player he is today. Kobis spent the next year TARA FREEMAN at Berkshire — a boarding school in Sheffield, MasKyle Kobis, a starting guard at St. Lawrence sachusetts. and an Elma native, was selected to the Liberty There, he honed his basketball skills and acumen as League’s All-Rookie team last season. the team played against other top-of-the-line prep schools its 14 players being sopho- and working, and it’s starting in New England. Kobis got exactly what he set out for mores and freshmen. to pay off in Year Two.” “It’s a great fit,” Kobis Kobis is a steady performer at Berkshire. He casted a said. “The guys on the team once again this season, scor- wider net in his search to find the college that best fit are unbelievable and the ing 10 points per night. coaches are great. You hear But it’s the calculated his basketball and academic a lot of people say, ‘Our steps he took en route to St. aspirations. team is a family.’ But here Lawrence that have made his it actually is. rise on the Division III level See “Kobis” “The future is so bright possible. on page B3 here. We have kept working Kobis went through the

‘14 sectionals fueling West’s Wisniewski

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Mike Wisniewski works out with a sandbag during a West wrestling practice earlier this season.

By Aaron Garland SPORTS REPORTER

There was disappointment. It would have been tough for West Seneca West wrestler Mike Wisniewski not to

show any when he missed weight by 1/10 of a pound at Section VI state qualifiers last February. Heading in, he was ranked second in the 120 class. But to miss out — ever so marginally — on the chance to show why is fueling Wisniewski’s senior season.

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Dynamic guard play guides Indians to first league win

By Aaron Garland SPORTS REPORTER

Heading into the season, West Seneca West boys basketball coach Dan Chavanne was intrigued, if not excited, by how potentially prolific his backcourt could be. There was opportunity for the Indians to score a lot of different ways, Chavanne thought. But there was a lot of mystery involved in that, too. Will Cordero had recently transferred back into the West district from Florida, but he only played JV before. Meanwhile, eighth grader Justin Johnson was pulled up for his first taste on the varsity level. They joined returner Frank Borzillieri in the starting lineup, and Tuesday night (Jan. 13) the trio fully displayed what had Chavanne so optimistic.

Cordero, Borzillieri and Johnson combined for 52 points in the Indians’ 70-60 home win over Orchard Park to grab their initial ECIC I victory of the year. The Quakers were also lining up their first league triumph before falling to 0-4 in the division after leading, 42-40, through three quarters. West marched to 2-7 (1-3 ECIC I). Cordero had a game-high 23 points while Johnson recorded 19 and Borzillieri chipped in 10. Johnson and Cordero each hit four triples, and a few of them helped West quickly regain the lead early in the fourth. The three guards then iced the game from the foul line, combining to shoot 15 of 16 there in the final quarter. “That’s our goal, is to get all those guys in double digits,” Chavanne said. Chavanne noted he doesn’t want his team making a habit of shooting from deep as often as it did Tuesday. But, at least for the night, he had no room for an argument against it. “We don’t like to score like that on a consistent basis,” Chavanne said. “We want to

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Austin Bushen and the West boys basketball team won their first league game of the season on Jan. 13. score more moving toward the basket, but we hit a couple key shots when we needed them. Obviously the 3-pointer is a dagger a lot of times. We hit them at the right times.” Past the three high-scoring guards, the Indians actually used a five-guard lineup to close the game. Pat Hoestermann and Austin Bushen, who added seven points, saw a lot of court

down the stretch. Orchard Park neutralized West’s bigs throughout, so Chavanne went with a quicker, defensive-minded group in the closing minutes. “It wasn’t happening (in the post),” Chavanne said. “So we just went with a bunch of guards and played tough on defense to make it up. That kind of pulled us through.

“We had better shot selection and clock management. It was a mental and a physical win for us. I’m happy for the kids.” The Quakers, who were paced by Dan Freilicher’s 17 points, made it interesting late despite falling behind 15 at one point during the final quarter. In an inimitable situation, if nothing else, OP’s Kevin Looney was fouled going up for a shot with 30 seconds to go. Additionally, West was hit with a double-technical, giving OP four additional free throws and possession. Looney, who finished with 12 points and five rebounds, drilled all six free throws to make it 67-60, but the Quakers wouldn’t get any closer. Wes Siegner also scored 12 points in a losing effort. Phil Marks added seven points and four rebounds. In what is becoming more of a theme than OP coach Justin Abel would like, the Quakers didn’t put together a complete effort, according to their bench boss. The first three quarters, OP showed how competitive it can

be. Then there was the fourth, when West pulled away in a hurry, starting it on a 27-10 run. “We can’t take teams lightly,” Abel said. “It’s a point of emphasis for us not to do that. We made that clear in the locker room. We wanted to come out and play four full quarters of basketball — we haven’t done that yet this season. They’re capable of it, for sure, and when they do, watch out.” The Indians hit 10 3-pointers, which was ultimately deemed too much for Orchard Park to battle through. “We didn’t rotate on defense well enough,” Abel said. “We knew who we were trying to focus on and we left them alone. They have two really good shooters and they made their shots. It’s a tough lesson for us.” West doesn’t play again until taking on Williamsville North at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 20 at home. The Quakers hosted Clarence Friday (Jan. 16) but results of the game were not available at press time. Twitter: @Garland_SUN

Trojans carrying out Voorhees’ vision on the mat By Aaron Garland SPORTS REPORTER

Charlie Voorhees’s vision for the West Seneca East wrestling program is starting to show. The first-year coach inherited a team at the start of 2014-15 devoid of seniors and that recently graduated the school’s all-time wins leader, Danny Graham. The Trojans had some recent success prior to this season, most notably compiling a 7-1 league record in 2011-12. But with the lack of underclassmen presence and a turnover behind the bench, the reset button, so to speak, was pressed. And halfway through the year, Voorhees is embedding his philosophies and style in the Trojans’ spacious wrestling room on the second floor of the school. “(Voorhees) runs a very structured practice,” said co-captain Josh Katashuk, East’s lone junior. “He’s very meticulous in the way he runs everything. He’s a great coach.” Voorhees wants effort, pas-

sion and dedication from his wrestlers. It’s clear those are his core values because he said the kids are showing those but “I’m always looking for a little bit more.” He’s set a forward-thinking groundwork for the program in his short time on the job. Voorhees wants to establish a tradition that consistently honors the past, present and future of West Seneca East wrestling. That was unveiled on Jan. 7 when East held an “alumni night” for its match against Williamsville South. And what a momentous evening it was. Voorhees had “Trojan Towels” — inspired by the Pittsburgh Steelers’ “Terrible Towels” — made for the first 100 fans through the door. They all went. The gym was packed to watch East claim the league dual match after not winning any last season. About 15 of the green towels, Voorhees estimated, went to former East wrestlers — the past — who were invited to watch the present. Two former Trojans were specifically recognized. East specifically recognized two former Trojans. Ron Schenk, who coached from 1983-87, was the honorary coach of the night while Scott

Morrow, the captain of the 1983-84 team, was the evening’s captain. Tying the current Trojans to their predecessors is vital in sustaining a stable program, Voorhees said. “It was an amazing night for our program,” Voorhees said. “The gym was electrifying. The most important thing for our program is for the current student-athletes to connect to the former student-athletes. And then we have the modified team that is serving as our future student-athletes. When you make connections between all of those levels, then things work.” The modified team isn’t the only part of East’s future, though. Voorhees revived the district’s youth program to teach the basics of the sport and to develop an early interest in it. There are actually two clubs available to kids in the East district that started up earlier this month. One of them is offered to those between the grades of first and sixth. It meets every Monday and Wednesday from 6-7:30 p.m. and costs $5 to join. The other is open to fifth and sixth graders only and runs every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:15-3:15 p.m. Both clubs will meet in the

high school’s upper gym. Varsity has 19 on its roster this year, and Voorhees hopes the newly formed feeder system increases the quantity and quality of East’s wrestlers moving forward. “I’ve said before that I’m not really measuring this season on wins and losses,” Voorhees said. “It’s more on implementing my system and trying to develop and build a program from the top down. With starting a youth club again, that will start to boost numbers into our modified, which then feeds into our JV and varsity programs.” While victories and defeats may not matter much to the coach this season, he has seen a good amount of individual accomplishment. Sophomores Nate Wallace (99-pound weight class), Joe Ramunno (285), Matt Walkden (138) and Justin Kimble, a co-captain at 145, have all done a fair amount of winning. Katashuk (120) missed some time due to an injury, but he’s recovered and figures to pitch in significantly the rest of the way. Wallace won his weight class at the Orchard Park tournament last month while Ramunno placed first in a tournament at Alexander on Jan. 3.

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A West Seneca East grappler takes on a Will South opponent during a dual meet last week. Voorhees noted he is still maneuvering his methods into place. But when Katashuk said “I’m excited for the future of this program, and I look to remain a part of it after I graduate. I want to try and help them throughout my life,” Voorhees knows they are working. “That’s the first step in any

program — to have people believe in it and want to come back and support it, be part of it and just be passionate about West Seneca East wrestling for the rest of their lives,” Voorhees said. “That’s really important to me.” Twitter: @Garland_SUN

Wisniewski’s only loss this season not even in his weight class “Wrestling” from page B1 Wisniewski admitted he was upset for a while after. However, shortly following sectionals, he was still at Cobra Wrestling Academy, where he often trains, helping fellow area wrestlers prepare for states. And through the stage of sourness, Wisniewski never lost sight on redemption. He was still getting after it, and has since continued working the hardest he has in his career. This season, Wisniewski bumped up to 138, where he is ranked No. 1 in Western New York, according to wrestlingreviewofwny.com. He has only one loss, which came at 145 in the Alden duals tournament Jan. 10. That same day, Wisniewski defeated the previously topranked 138-pounder, Deion Harris of Niagara Falls. Wisniewski, a co-captain, is firm on completely putting last year in the rearview. That would be accomplished

with a trip to states this time around. “It took a while to get over it,” Wisniewski said of narrowly being disqualified at sectionals a winter ago. “I just got back to training 10 times harder than I ever had before. I have gotten a lot stronger. I have just put in so much more work because it’s my last effort. “I’ve been doing everything possible to prepare.” It’s already been a momentous year for Wisniewski, who is 19-1 and won his 100th career match Jan. 7 to become just the third wrestler in school history to accomplish the feat (Joe Tobin and Pete Walsh both have 116). As of Jan. 14, Wisniewski stood at 104 victories, just 13 away from being West’s all-time wins leader. Getting to the top of the list is well within his grasp. Reaching the 100-win milestone gave credibility to the extra effort Wisniewski

has put forth during his senior campaign — “The work that isn’t even seen,” as Wisniewski put it. Outside of practices at West, Wisniewski has a personal trainer, trains at Cobra and fine-tunes his style and ability in the wrestling room at his home with friends he’s made in the sport. “It took an immense amount of work,” Wisniewski said of reaching the win total he has. “I had a lot of support from my parents and coaches, so I want to thank them.” Wisniewski, who has been on varsity since he was a freshman, was happy to get victory No. 100 out of the way relatively early in his senior season so that claiming sectionals can receive his undivided attention. He’s been narrowed in on that for so long that he wants no potential deterrents. “I was excited about it for that night, but now I need to focus on getting to the state

tournament,” Wisniewski said. “It definitely gives me a lot confidence knowing that from small school, large school and Catholic, I am the No. 1-ranked guy. I have beaten ranked kids from multiple weight classes. I have a couple more tournaments to stay focused and make sure I go to states.” Indians coach Dave Recor has taken notice of how locked in Wisniewski is. Recor lauded Wisniewski as a consistent winner his four years, but noted he’s on another level this winter. “He can take full advantage once he gets a lead,” Recor said. “He’s that kind of veteran where he can control a match.” Wisniewski is aggressive, technically sound and savvy in his decision-making on the mat. It’s been rare to find Wisniewski in any trouble during a match this year. His mind is set on aveng-

ing a lost opportunity. That, mixed with bolstered strength and heady match management, places him in the conversation about contenders at state qualifiers. “He’s a little more mentally tough this year,” Recor said. “He puts his heart and soul into wrestling. That’s what I see from him this year —a little more determination. He really wants to make states this year after a little disappointment last year. It motivated him more.” ••• Wisniewski isn’t the lone Indian seeing attention to detail paying off. The whole team is. Going into the Alden duals, West was 10-0 against Section VI opponents, with its only defeat coming at the hands of an out-of-section team at the Pioneer duals tournament in December. Along with Wisniewski, fellow co-captains Sebastian Orsene (senior), Adam

Lampman (junior), Hunter Mancuso (junior) and Tim Skea (junior) are leading the way for the Indians with strong performance. “The kids just buy into what we’re trying to get out of them,” Recor said. “It’s not just winning — it’s trying to have good kids and being good teammates. The kids work hard. It’s probably been one of the hardest-working teams I have had in the last eight or 10 years. They just get after it with no complaining.” ••• West Seneca West is hosting its senior and alumni night at 6 p.m. on Jan. 30 versus Lancaster. All former West wrestlers are welcome to attend. For further information or questions about the alumni event, Recor can be reached at drecor@wscschools.org or at (716) 677-3371. Twitter: @Garland_SUN

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East puck answers scare from Hamburg with 7-1 rattling of Williamsville South By Aaron Garland SPORTS REPORTER

After nearly blowing a three-goal lead Sunday, the West Seneca East boys Federation hockey team bounced back with a complete effort a night later. The Trojans did hang on to defeat Hamburg, 4-3, Sunday, but they didn’t have to sweat it out in a 7-1 thumping of Williamsville South at the West Seneca Recreation Rink Monday. A big reason for that was

East (7-1) drew penalties versus the Billies, rather than take them, like it did against the Bulldogs. The Trojans forced seven penalties and they finished with three power-play markers. “It was a thousand times better than (Sunday),” East assistant coach Phil Prynn said. “We came back real focused. It was good because we got some guys who don’t normally get a lot of ice time some ice on (Monday). “It was a better, more focused effort. If we would have played this way (Sunday), we would have won by a greater margin than 4-3.” Brian Wasilewski recorded a goal and three assists while Justin Zielinski and Corey Grys had a

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WSE players celebrate a goal during a 4-3 win against Hamburg on Sunday, Jan. 11. The Trojans beat Williamsville South, 7-1, the following day.

goal and a pair of helpers apiece. D o m i n i c K h o u r y, James Wieczorek, Ryan Krzykowski and Brandon Swierczynski also scored for the Trojans. Prynn thought Jake Grew and Alex Morlock played extremely well, too, as their roles expanded on the night. Eric Korczynski and Tyler Macey had strong showings while taking on bigger minutes, too, according to Prynn. Jake Fuzak notched the lone goal for Will. South (1-7). It was scored just less than five minutes into the third period on Matt Radder, who stopped 16 of 17 shots before lifting himself in favor of Devon Kutzbach following the tally. In his first action

of the season, Kutzbach turned aside all four shots thrown his way. But Radder made the decision to get Kutzbach into the crease before the final stanza even started. Whether his shutout was still intact or not, he was relieving the net to Kutzbach. It was his selfless, personal choice. “(Radder) should be credited for that,” Prynn said. “The goal went in, so it’s easy to say ‘OK, now that I lost the shutout let’s put Kutzbach in.’ But he would have given up his chance at the shutout to get (Kutzbach) in the game. It was a very classy move by him.” Twitter: @Garland_SUN

Kobis attended Berkshire to gain additional training for college “Kobis” from page B1 Only 17 years old when he graduated from Timon, Kobis, who has an August birthday, wanted more precollege training, and he received an ample amount of it at Berkshire. “It was an experience where I was still younger for my age, so it gave me a chance to get the freedom I have in college, but not too much freedom,” Kobis said. “The teachers

were still on you, we had mandatory study halls. But it was still time away to see what the college atmosphere would be like.” Now Kobis is in that atmosphere, still intent on getting better. The Saints’ sophomore has a real strength in shooting the 3 — he’s made 62 in his career thus far. Kobis, though, is also care-

ful to not just be a specialist from deep. While the type of offense St. Lawrence runs — with fellow dynamic guards Edwards and Willie Zachery — often frees up plentiful space for Kobis to shoot, he makes sure to keep defenses honest. “I like to set up from 3, but I also like to try and get in the lane and get involved more,” Kobis said. “I try to attack the

rim and get to the foul line as much as I can. Doing that makes you much tougher to guard. If you’re one-dimensional, just a shooter, you’re easy to guard.” A teammate Kobis credited with forwarding his multipurpose ability is Sam Adler, a 5-foot-10 sophomore. Adler is as hard-working as anyone Kobis has ever played alongside.

Kobis said Adler pushes him to his limit in practice. And Adler is right next to Kobis before each contest joking and having a good time because neither likes to be uptight or tense during the lead-up to games. In a way, Adler is Kobis’ Timon or Berkshire at St. Lawrence — preparing him for what’s next. “In practice he is the guy

who pushes me to do as much as I can do,” Kobis said. “He’s one of those kids who will never back down from anything. He only goes about 5-foot-10, but he’s one of the biggest scrappers I’ve ever played with. He just gets on you in practice. He’s a great kid to have on the team.” Twitter: @Garland_SUN

Eagen one of many Iroquois club defeats Lancaster big-bodied blue-liners for West “Physical” from page B1 able to move the puck and jumping up into the play. He’s been picking the right time and place to do so this year.” Despite his hulking size — with an assertive, hard-hitting nature to match — Eagen isn’t an anomaly among the Indians’ defense corps. Ian Barker (6-foot-3), Sean McCarthy (6-foot-2) and Jon Burdzy, who plays more like he’s 6-foot-4 than 5-foot-4, his actual height, join Eagen in producing an intimidating back group. Ian Ward and Jordan Knoop, while not as imposing in stature, are productive JEFFREY T. BARNES on defense, too. But Eagen is at the head Quinn Eagen has a goal and three assists in of the blue line, which Rozo considers to be the strength league action so far this season. of West (3-4, as of Jan. 16). He’s a surefire No. 1 guy who is counted on in all situations. Eagen makes sensible, ac- on the year. “Through travel hockey “He has all the physical tools curate first passes, Rozo said, and he’s earned the freedom in the world and now he is and through this season and to slide up into the offense making smarter, better plays last, he has really cleaned up his game,” Rozo said. when he sees the chance to. with the puck,” Rozo said. “Even last year, half the “There are no glaring holes The senior packs a thick punch along the backline but he also time you would have thought anymore.” adds some offensive punch, he was a forward. We kind Twitter: @Garland_SUN with a goal and three assists of talked to him about being

Following a 6-0 defeat to Starpoint Saturday night (Jan. 10) at Hockey Outlet, the Iroquois club hockey team ended on a better note Sunday afternoon (Jan. 11), earning an 8-4 win against Lancaster. Within minutes of the game opening on Sunday, Lancaster took a 1-0 lead, but senior Pat Stenzel scored a quick followup goal for the Chiefs. Aiden Abraszek and Richard Karalus assisted on the equalizer. The two teams then went back-and-forth. Lancaster added a second goal before

Abraszek scored two powerplay goals (both assisted by Karalus) to end the opening stanza with Iroquois up, 3-2. Alex Held added another Chiefs goal early in the second (assist by Jamie Bonn), furthering the Chiefs lead, only to be answered by Lancaster a minute later. With Iroquois up a goal midway through the second period, the lead was kept safe by numerous defensive plays by Garrett Miller and Eric Rogers. Abraszek netted his hat-trick tally off a Joe Giambra assist

and Jon Lavis tacked on another goal to give Iroquois a 6-3 lead heading into the third. Lancaster added a fourth marker but Chiefs goalie Tyler Fredette shut the door after that, with continued saves against Lancaster forwards. Lavis played an outstanding game on defense while also contributing to the offense. Abraszek’s fourth goal and a tally by sophomore Jake Vitello would seal the win. The Chiefs’ next game is at 8:15 p.m. Sunday (Jan. 18) at Leisure Rinks.

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Chiefs goalie Colton DeGrace makes an outstanding save against Starpoint.

WEST SENECA SUN LEAGUE STANDINGS AS OF GAMES PLAYED BEFORE JAN. 15 BOYS FED HOCKEY

BOYS BASKETBALL

GIRLS BASKETBALL

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

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

Division II Will East .................... 7-0-0-0 W. Sen. East ..... 7-1-0-0 Ken East .................... 3-1-1-0 Grand Island ............. 3-3-0-0 W. Sen. West .... 3-4-0-0 Hamburg ................... 2-5-0-0 Will South .................. 1-7-0-0 Ken West ................... 0-5-1-0

ECIC II Will South ........................ 5-0 Starpoint ......................... 4-0 Will East .......................... 4-1 Hamburg ......................... 2-2 Iroquois .................... 1-3 W. Sen. East ........... 1-3 Sweet Home .................... 0-4 Lake Shore ...................... 0-4

ECIC II Will South ........................ 4-0 Starpoint ......................... 4-1 Will East .......................... 3-2 Iroquois .................... 3-2 Hamburg ......................... 2-2 Lake Shore ...................... 2-3 Sweet Home .................... 1-4 W. Sen. East ........... 0-5

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

JEFFREY T. BARNES

The West Seneca East boys basketball team was tied for fifth with Iroquois in ECIC II action as of games played before Jan. 15.

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Ryan-coached Bills will ‘be the bullies,’ new skipper says By Tom Gallagher SPORTS EDITOR

Just before the conclusion of Wednesday’s press conference introducing Rex Ryan as the newest head coach of the Buffalo Bills, it was brought to Ryan’s attention that the Bills, who haven’t made the playoffs in 15 seasons and are coming off just their second winning season since 2004, have been pushed around in recent years. Those days, Ryan said, are over. Ryan, the former Jets skipper, put an exclamation point on a press conference that he sliced and diced through with the swagger and charm that made him a media magnet in New York when he assured those listening that the Rex Ryan-coached Buffalo Bills will not be pushed around. Conversely, they’ll be the ones doing the pushing. “We’re not going to get pushed around. I can promise you that,” Ryan said in front of a glut of media at One Bills Drive. “In fact, we’re going to be the bullies. That’s who we are. We will build a bully and that’s what we can’t wait to get started doing.” Ryan became the 18th head coach in Bills history when he reportedly signed a five-year deal last week. He’ll replace Doug Marrone, who guided the team to a 9-7 record this year before resigning shortly after the Bills’ season ended. In taking over, Ryan, a descendant of the Brian Billick coaching tree who is heralded for his defensive mind, has parted ways with former defensive

coordinator Jim Schwartz. He’s replaced him with Dennis Thurman, who was the Jets’ defensive coordinator the past two seasons. Additionally, Ryan has hired former San Francisco coordinator Greg Roman, a coach notorious for his hard-nosed, ground-andpound style on offense, to join he and Thurman on staff and lead the offense moving forward. In his opening statement to the media, Bills owner Terry Pegula noted that the hiring of Ryan — and the subsequent additions of Thurman and Roman —represent an organization-wide movement to make the Bills “a nightmare” to play against. “Basically, we decided that we want the Buffalo Bills to be a nightmare to play against,” Pegula said, adding that the team decided to go with a veteran coach vs. an up-and-coming mind due to where the team is right now. “ R e x Ry a n - c o a c h e d teams have two characteristics: they’re always great defensively, and they always work hard. “That’s our objective. With the staff that Rex is building, and with his knowledge of the game, we’re going to be a tough team defensively and ‘a nightmare’ to play against.” The Bills are going to be held to high standards, too, apparently. When discussing Buffalo’s defense, which ranked fourth in the NFL this past season, Ryan said it “is probably a little disappointing,” that the unit ranked there. “That’s not where my expectations are,” said Ryan, whose defenses in New York ranked in the top eight five of the six seasons he

Orton gave the Bills some productivity at the position but proved to be wildly inconsistent — and immobile — throughout the year. He retired after the Bills’ last game. Ryan noted that he “isn’t concerned at all” that the quarterback situation in Buffalo is similar to what he had in New York and said that a major first step in correcting the woes the Bills faced offensively was taken when they brought Roman on board. “I’ve never seen a guy get criticized more than Greg Roman for going to three championship games,” Ryan said, referencing heat Roman took despite leading the 49ers’ offense to a Super Bowl appearance and two NFC title games. “He’s an outstanding coach.” While Ryan’s Jets didn’t fare well during the back two-thirds of his six-year tenure in New York — the team missed the playoffs each of the past four years, had two 8-8 records and a pair of losing seasons — Ryan rejected the idea that he’s nothing more than a mediocre coach. “The record may say that [I’m a mediocre coach], especially this year,” Ryan said. “But I’m not a mediocre coach and anybody that thinks so, I would PHOTO COURTESY OF THE BUFFALO BILLS challenge them with that.” He is so confident in his The Bills formally introduced Rex Ryan as the 18th head coach in team coaching abilities, in fact, that Ryan — who has inhistory during a press conference on Wednesday, Jan. 14. famously guaranteed Jets Super Bowl victories in was there and never lower are in a period of evaluation The team’s 2013 first the past — made another than 11th . “I know we’ll right now. The Bills had a round pick, E.J. Manuel, guarantee during the press lead the league in defense lethargic offense in 2014 started the year at quarter- conference. “I know it’s been 15 years [next year]. That’s just how and former offensive coor- back but was replaced after it goes.” dinator Nathaniel Hackett a Week 4 loss to Houston since the Bills made the Offensively, Ryan con- was jettisoned in favor of by recently signed veteran playoffs,” Ryan said. “Well get ready, man. We’re gofessed that he and his staff Roman because of it. Kyle Orton. ing. We are going.”

Sabres set to Go Bald for Bucks for second straight year By Dave Ricci SPORTS REPORTER

Buffalo Sabres center Cody Hodgson is happily planning on skipping his next hair cut because Cody knows the next time he sits in the barber’s chair, it will be for a worthy cause. Hodgson, and some of his fellow Sabres, will be doing their part to raise money for the fight against cancer when they take part in the second annual Buffalo Sabres Goin’ Bald for Bucks event that will

take place Feb. 14 at the First Niagara Center. Goin’ Bald for Bucks raises money for the Roswell Park Cancer Institute and its ongoing war against the deadly disease. “I don’t know if I’ll grow it out as long again this year,” Hodgson joked after the team’s Jan. 12 practice. “I was actually thinking about getting it cut today and starting from there.” Hodgson, who was sporting a bushy mane for last year’s Sabres Bald for Bucks, returns to the chair and will

be joined by teammates Chris Stewart and Mike Weber, as well as former Sabres goalie Martin Biron. Biron is now one of the main instructors for the Academy of Hockey program that is housed inside the HarborCenter. “It’s nearly impossible to find someone who hasn’t been impacted by [cancer],” Weber said. “The Goin’ Bald for Bucks program is a fun way for us to get involved and it serves as a visual reminder for people battling cancer that we are in their corner.” Weber, Hodgson, Stewart

and Biron will be fund raising throughout the coming weeks with everything culminating in a group shave of the four that will take place at the First Niagara Center in front of fans and cancer patients. “It’s a terrible disease that we want to see eliminated and we want to do whatever we can,” Hodgson said. “I know it’s only a little thing, shaving your hair off. But if it raises awareness, and last year we raised a lot of money. So hopefully we can do it again this year and be able to raise the funds that

help get rid of this disease.” While every member of the Sabres is always at the ready to do whatever they can to help out in the community, when the topic involves helping sick kids, they become even more driven. Hodgson is one of the more affable players on the team, but the mere thought of a child in pain replaces his good-natured smile with a serious, driven expression to make a difference. “It’s tough to talk about,” Hodgson said when asked

about his interaction with cancer patients. “It’s heartbreaking, to tell you the truth. But you just do what you can do. This is our way as a team to try and help give back and I encourage other people to do it, too. They can set up their own fundraisers to help donate towards the cause. Also, if they want to shave their heads, it’ll help everybody. Because people are going to ask, ‘why’d you shave your head?’ It’s a great way to help generate awareness for raising money.”

College football title and UB are a pipedream — for now By Mike Haim COLUMNIST

I’m not sure if it was a moment of sheer hopefulness or just delusional thinking from a battle with a flu bug this past weekend, but there was a short period of time last Monday night when I actually pondered what it would be like if the University at Buffalo actually made the College Football Championship game.

The thought didn’t last long, mind you. The reality is that smaller conferences, like the Mid-American in which UB competes, aren’t even in the mix when it comes to bigtime bowl games, much less this newfangled (but long overdue) invention to have one game decide the nominal national champion (remember, the title is not officially sanctioned by the NCAA). Even if UB’s “New York Initiative” eventually results in the football program be-

coming big enough to move up to a bigger conference, the question remains whether UB could migrate to one of the “Power Five” leagues that have a markedly better chance at getting their teams into the semi-final bowl games which feed into the title game. NCAA football isn’t like basketball, where a team can ride a hot streak during March Madness and seemingly magically make the Final Four. There is no football equivalent to giant-beating

hoops underdogs like Virginia Commonwealth, Wichita State, or Florida Gulf Coast. That said, it’s awfully hard to imagine the Bulls ever moving into one of the power conferences: the Atlantic Coast (ACC), Big Ten, Big 12, Pacific-12, and Southeastern (SEC). The one remote possibility might lie with the ACC, which in recent years has added Pitt, Syracuse, Louisville, and Notre Dame to its ranks. The current geography of the conference wouldn’t

necessarily eliminate Buffalo, but I would anticipate it taking many years for UB to assemble the necessary infrastructure, fanbase and financial support to make the move feasible. Even if the Bulls were to garner those prerequisites, there’s also a more basic aspect to worry about: establishing some sort of competitiveness against long-established programs. You can be optimistic by the glimpses seen in recent

seasons: playing closely for portions of road games against Pitt, Georgia, and Ohio State, for example. But those are nothing but glimpses; being close for a half against a ranked opponent is simply not good enough if your eventual goal is something bigger than the Idaho Famous Potato Bowl. Don’t get me wrong – UB has done a fantastic job of making progress with their football program over the past 20 years.

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tion. Meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month at the Burchfield Nature and Art Center, 2001 Union Rd., West Seneca. Our successful organization provides funds for school scholarships and numerous charity donations. Info: Karen at 821-0787 or karen968@yahoo.com. A M V E T S P o s t 8 11 3 meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at the West Seneca American Legion Post 735. For honorably discharged veterans. Benefits, entitlements, socializing, field trips and service/community events. Info: Frank Weber at 6740780 or Bob Basher at 6622407. Southtowns Association of Widowed People for those ages 55 & over, meets third Sunday of every month at St. David’s Hall, 3951 Seneca St., West Seneca. Info: 542-2772. MOPS (Mothers of PreSchoolers) meets 6:15 – 8:15 p.m. first and third Monday at Fellowship Wesleyan Church, Southwestern Boulevard, West Seneca. Info: 652-9534. Elma VFW Post 5861 Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. every first Wednesday of the month at the Elma Senior Center, 3007 Bowen Rd. Book Club for adults meets at 2 p.m. fourth Tues. of each month Marilla Free Library, 11637 Bullis Rd. Info: 652-7449. Town Line Fire Dept. Ladies Aux. meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month. New members welcome. Info: 685-3986. Ovarian Cancer Coalition support group meets 7 – 9 p.m. last Tuesday of each month in the Ames building meeting room, Southgate Plaza, West Seneca. Info: 684-7434 or 681-9643. Senior Men’s Golf 2015 The Erie County Golden Agers Golf Club is seeking new members. We play Monday mornings starting in May with reserved tee times at Elma Meadows. Please submit name and address to Rovinwade @gmail.com or call Vince Wade at 674-6531.

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reservations contact the West Seneca West “Shrek” box office line at 677-3421. Show time is 7:00 PM. Fish Fry to be held at St John’s Evangelical Church, 3512 Clinton St., West Seneca Feb. 7 from 4-7 p.m. Dinner includes beer battered haddock, salads, rye bread and butter. Tickets are $9.00 pre-sale (Until Feb. 1) and $10 at the door. For tickets or information, call Sandy at 668-3584. The Taste of Ebenezer will be held Feb. 7. Each portion of delicious delectables can be purchased for one ticket. Suggested adult admission is $5, which includes 5 tickets for food – additional tickets $1 each. Suggested admission for children, aged 6-12, is $2, which includes 3 tickets and children under 5 are free. Please join us for food, fun and fellowship at the Ebenezer United Church of Christ Auditorium, 630 Main St., West Seneca. “Tastes” will be served from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. or until food runs out. JD’s Comedy Club begins at 10 p.m. every Saturday at JD’s Smokin’ Grill ‘n Bar, 1956 Ridge Rd., West Seneca. 10 Comedians compete for $1,000. $5 cover charge. Alcoholics Victorious provides a safe group environment where recovering individuals from all addictions and walks of life can gather in a safe environment to share their struggles and victories. Join us at 10:30 a.m. on Saturdays at Fellowship Wesleyan Church, 1645 Southwestern Blvd., directly across from the Southtowns YMCA. Info: 675-9245. Preschool Story Time for children ages three and a half to five and a half is offered in two sessions at the Elma Public Library: 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Mondays or 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Fridays. Call 652-2719 to register your child. West Seneca Woman’s Club Women in the Southtowns ages 18 and up are welcome to become part of this organization that serves the community, provides friendship and socializa-

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Cross-Country Skiing/ Snowshoeing/Nature Walk begins at 10 a.m., Feb. 7 at the Penn Dixie Site in Hamburg. Cost: $3 per person, free to Penn Dixie members. Pre-registration required, call 627-4560. Bring own skis/snow shoes (rentals available at Gear for Adventure). “Understanding Funeral Pre-Planning” begins at 7 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 22 at Elderwood Assisted Living at West Seneca. Robert and Mimi Enos of Hoy Funeral Home in West Seneca will discuss the details surrounding pre-planning your funeral arrangements including the advantages of preplanning, pre-payment and procedures for establishing a funeral trust. Followed by Q&A sessions. Free. Open to the public. Refreshments served after session. RSVP: 677-4242. The National Parkinson Foundation Western N e w Yo r k ( N P F W N Y ) sponsors 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 Street, West Seneca. On January 21st, from 5:30 – 6:30, the support group for people with Young Onset Parkinson’s disease will meet, and from 6:30 – 8:00 all are welcome. For more information call (716) 449-3795. Southtowns Relay for Life Kick-Off Meeting, Jan. 27 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.at the West Seneca Senior Center, 4620 Seneca St. Refreshments, door drize, and information on the 2015 Relay for Life in the Southtowns. Any questions contact JoAnn Gorman at 771-5018. The West Seneca West Alumni Association, in partnership with the West Seneca West Performing Arts Department, is pleased to present its annual Musical Alumni Night. Past cast and crew are invited to a reception at West Senior High, at 5:30 PM, prior to the Saturday evening performance of “Shrek The Musical” on February 7, 2015. For further information and ticket

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