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The West Seneca & Elma Sun / Saturday, November 01, 2014

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The Dembski family would like to thank the woman that generously purchased four brand new tires for their family to drive around safely with. this?” asked one employee to another. Little did Dembski know he was in for a big surprise. The employee proceeded to talk to Dembski about the services that took place and then said, “You’re all set.” “What do you mean? I didn’t pay for anything yet,” said Dembski. The employee explained that the woman who was waiting in the lobby before him overheard his conversation on the phone and wanted to help. She paid the full price of the four tires

at $605 and left the rebate for Dembski to claim, which totaled an extra $60. “I said, ‘Get out of here!’ I thought I was on a hidden camera show. This is unbelievable,” he said. With a few tears in his eyes, Dembski called his wife and told her the fantastic news. A huge worry was lifted off of their shoulders that day thanks to the selflessness of a stranger. “I am just so grateful,” said Dembski. “It certainly helped us out for this time of year.” Dembski is a volunteer for

numerous non-profit boards and he also teaches financial education at the Goodwill. He wonders if his good deeds led to this wonderful act of kindness. “Maybe it was something with the services that I give and maybe it came back full circle,” he said. “I’m not sure, but I just want to thank her so much for her generosity. Hopefully she reads this and knows that she really helped us out.” Dembski and his family plan to use the rebate that the woman donated and match it to help a family in need this Christmas.

Buffalo’s Broken Yolk adds a little zest to breakfast By Kimberly Snickles WEST SENECA SUN EDITOR

A new restaurant in West Seneca is bringing some spice to breakfast and lunch. “We didn’t just want to have your standard ham and cheese omelet,” said Jim Vaughan, owner of Buffalo’s Broken Yolk. “We wanted to focus on good quality and fresh ingredients. You know, things you can’t get at every place.” Buffalo’s Broken Yolk, located at 3100 Transit Road, opened its doors to the hungry public last Thursday. Featuring a Southwestern twist on the most important meal of the day, Vaughan and his wife Kristyn hope that patrons will appreciate their unique menu and outstanding service. “We want our menu to stay fresh and constantly change so we keep patrons interested in it,” he said. The restaurant offers omelets with ingredients such as fire roasted red peppers, smoked Gouda cheese, chorizo, diced tomato and onions, crumbled sausage, feta cheese, spinach, and a hint of turmeric, just to name a few. Patrons can even create their own omelet using any ingredients they wish. “We are trying to introduce

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By Kimberly Snickles It was a normal day for West Seneca resident Al Dembski as he ventured to Dunn Tire on Union Road to find out the cost of new tires for his wife’s van. “I only get paid once every three months and we were budgeting,” said Dembski. “I stopped by Dunn Tire and asked if I could get a deal if I bought four tires.” The cost of the tires would come to $605 and included a mail-in rebate. Unfortunately, this was still a high cost for his family to afford and Dembski immediately called his wife to ask her opinion. “When I went into the waiting room there was only one lady in there and I proceeded in the back and got on the phone with my wife,” he said. “I started talking about bills and budgeting and how we will have to take money out from different places like our Christmas fund to cover the tires.” When Dembski sat back down, an employee called him up to the counter. He was a little taken aback by how odd the employees were acting. “Do you want to take care of

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more traditional Mexican dishes,” said Vaughan. Lunch also includes Southwestern and traditional burgers, paninis, wraps, and salads. All menu choices are reasonably priced, so patrons won’t have to pay an arm and a leg to grab a nice meal. “We priced our menu so people could get it more often,” said Vaughan. “We want to make sure people know that it’s affordable and they can come to visit multiple times.” Vaughan, a West Seneca East High School alum, moved back to his hometown after living in Las Vegas for 10 years. He cites the move to wanting a friendly neighborhood for his two children to grow up in. “Buffalo is more of a community then Vegas,” he said. “I have the same friends now that I did 25 years ago and I wanted to make sure that my kids grew up with that same kind of lifestyle.” While living in Vegas, Vaughan managed two Mexican restaurants and worked for U.S. Foods for five years. His extensive experience and drive for success are both attributes that he promises to bring to Buffalo’s Broken

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Buffalo’s Broken Yolk promises to bring a unique taste to your favorite meal of the day.

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Yolk. “The two most important things in running a restaurant is quality service and great food,” he said. “If you have those two things going for you, you will do all right.”

Buffalo’s Broken Yolk is open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday – Sunday. For more information on what this restaurant has to offer, visit www.buffalosbrokenyolk.com or call 656-YOLK.

A fundraising event entitled Uncorked and Uncapped for Cystic Fibrosis is set for 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 15. It will be held at Gregor’s Garden Grove, 3270 Clinton St., West Seneca. The event is organized by Kathy Goodrow of Springville with the help of generous donors and friends. All proceeds directly benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. When Goodrow’s daughter Ashley was just three years old, she was diagnosed at Children’s Hospital with the disease. Goodrow describes Ashley’s baby years as difficult in that she was throwing up a lot and had a persistent cough. After two doctors missed the diagnosis, Goodrow talked to her neighbor, Renee Linden, who at the time was a young nursing student. After hearing the symptoms, Renee suggested Ashley might have cystic fibrosis. Ashley had an extensive sweat test at the hospital, and Goodrow was given the confirmation. “It is overwhelming to be told your child has a disease of which there is no cure,” Goodrow says. Doctors explained how Ashley’s diet would have to be modified to help her sustain calories. She was also told that she had to take enzyme pills to aid in digestion. The goal was to help her maintain weight. As a toddler, it was difficult to get Ashley to swallow a pill at every meal, but Goodrow did what she had to do. She also had to give her young daughter nebulizer treatments to aid in breathing. In addition to all this, Goodrow had to take her daughter for treatments at the hospital to help clear her lungs. “It’s chest therapy, we call it a tune-up, almost like when you take your car in. They put a medical vest on her that loosens the mucus that is trapped deep down in the lungs,” explained Goodrow. “When she was younger, we used to pat her back at home a lot to help her, but that’s not enough. She has always had to go to the hospital, and then she is secluded there for weeks in order to not be exposed to other bacteria. It’s very hard physically and emotionally.” Ashley is now 20 years old. A vibrant and caring girl, she has always loved to swim and was on her high school swim team for years. Then, as her mom explains, it got to be too much for her physically. “She loves the water,” said Goodrow. “I had her swimming as a baby at SWAT (Springville Waves Aquatic Team). She was on the varsity swim team up until 11th grade, and then had to stop.” Ashley is also a big animal lover, and attended ECC after high school. Unfortunately, with holding down a job and her medical demands, Ashley has had to take some time off from school. Maintaining her health is the number one priority. Aside from her hospital visits, she had to take antibiotics every day to help keep infections under control and she takes her enzymes and vitamins. “The main goal of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is to raise money for research,” said Goodrow. “A new drug that is being developed for certain gene types of the disease is called Kalydeco, and can help increase lung function for those suffering with this disease.” Goodrow is a proactive mom who has hosted wrap around events for the foundation before. Her family and friends have helped every step of the way, and she is very thankful. Two good friends, Shari Hoover and Amy Bollinger, are donating silent auction items and baskets for this fundraiser. Amy’s neighbor, Buffalo Bill Robert Woods, talked to his teammates and they have generously donated signed Bills’ jerseys, footballs and helmets. Other prizes include three sets of Sabres tickets and a Pole Position Raceway gift certificate. A band called Ozone Ranger will be performing at the event. There will be games, a 50/50 raffle and a mystery wine grab. Food includes beef on weck, pulled pork, salad, beer and wine. The cost is $20 presale and $25 at the door. Call Goodrow for tickets at 863-8016.

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The learning stations highlight information from nine wars that the United States has been involved. freedoms. Of those over 44 million Americans, nearly 37,200,000 military personnel served in the eight wars represented, with 1,247,882 killed in action and another 1,650,366 wounded in action. In June 2010, the West Seneca Town Board authorized the name of Centennial Park to be changed to the Veterans Memorial Park. The official dedication of the Veterans Memorial Park was held on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2010. Shortly after the dedication, a walkway was created featuring bricks containing the names of veterans and named the Walkway of Freedom. The purpose of the bricks is to honor the veterans who have served the United States

by giving their time and, some ultimately, their lives in military service to their country. Today, over 1,400 engraved bricks are in the Walkway of Freedom. The addition of the learning stations to the Walkway of Freedom complex will offer an excellent opportunity to educate our younger residents about our American history and the role that our military has played throughout that history. It is hoped that schools will take advantage of the learning stations and have students tour the Walkway of Freedom to get a sense of the sacrifices that our American men and women made to keep our nation free. The West Seneca Joint

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Costume giveaway a hit at Seneca Babcock Center By Catherine Miller SUN CORRESPONDENT

“Who doesn’t love Halloween?” asks Maryanne McMahon, organizer of the Costumes for a Cause collection drive at the Seneca Babcock Community Center, “It’s that one time of year you can be the superhero or monster that you want to be.” Maryanne Mychajliw McMahon grew up in the Seneca Babcock area and knows first-hand the many challenges that the residents face. Wanting to help make Halloween fun, she spearheaded the Costumes for a Cause collection drive a few years ago to add to the enjoyment for the neighborhood kids, and the idea has taken off. “We’ve tripled the number of costumes we collected this year,” stated Brian Pilarski, Executive Director of Seneca Babcock Community Center, who noted that just under 300 costumes were collected and disbursed last year, “There was more community involvement in the collecting of costumes, and because of that we will be able to provide costumes to many more children this year.” Children were able to come to the center the week before Halloween so that they could

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Volunteers Ryan Garecki and Catie Hartman look on as Alana and Peyton Baker pick out their Halloween hats. pick out the perfect get-up for the upcoming holiday. Sisters Alana and Peyton Baker took their time picking out just the right hat to go with their costumes. “I like to say “trick-or-treat” on Halloween,” admitted Peyton, 6, when asked for her

favorite part of the Halloween happenings. “I like dressing up and going trick-or-treating,” stated older sister Alana. As the children filed in to make their costume selections from the hundreds of choices available this year, volunteers

assisted the young ones with their selections. Ryan Garecki and Catie Hartman, seniors at Hutch Tech High School, were drawn to assist at the center and help the children out of a sense of community spirit, and a fun way to fulfill their community service requirement at school. Dozens of volunteers were needed to hand out the costumes due to the increase in donations. The Seneca Babcock Community Center, 1168 Seneca St, functions as a multi-use community resource center offering lunches to seniors, dinners and activities for children, homework assistance, food pantry, and numerous community services. The dedicated volunteers and donations from local organizations and citizens help to continue the efforts of the center. With Halloween over the center will turn its attention to food and holiday donations for the upcoming winter months. The center aims to provide holiday donations for hundreds of needy children. If you are interested in making a donation or volunteering at the Seneca Babcock Community Center contact Brian Pilarski at 8225094 for information on how you can help.

Erie County Fiscal Stability Authority approves proposed 2015 Erie County Budget The Erie County Fiscal Stability Authority (“ECFSA”) voted unanimously Tuesday to approve the proposed 2015 Erie County Budget and Four Year Financial Plan, calling both “reasonable and balanced”. The legislation that created the authority requires that, within 20 days of receiving the county’s proposed budget and plan, ECFSA must review and determine whether the budget and plan are in balance and realistic. The authority also adopted a resolution at today’s meeting confirming that it will

remain in “advisory” and not “control” status in 2015. “I thank the members of the authority for recognizing a good budget and plan and unanimously approving both fiscal documents. The meeting lasted no longer than 15 minutes, evidence of the close working relationship my administration has had with the ECFSA, and I thank their members for the work they’ve done,” said Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz. “When I ran for comptroller in 2005, the original ECFSA meetings were long, con-

tentious, and covered ad nauseam by all media outlets which were anxious to portray any negative news about Erie County. We have come a long way since those meetings, and we continue to show today that Erie County is a model of how to deliver services to the public. Meetings are short, relationships are strong, and the fact is that Erie County’s finances are stronger than they’ve been in many years. As the comptroller and now county executive during that period of change, I am proud to have played a

major role in the turnaround of county finances and look forward to continuing such responsible stewardship of county government in the future.”

Anderson’s Frozen Custard hosts toy drive

A holiday Toy Drive will be sponsored by Anderson’s Frozen Custard from Nov. 1 to Dec. 8. Donations of new toys for ages 12 and under will be accepted at six area Anderson’s locations. Toys will be donated to Western New York Heroes who will distribute to families of local veterans. Starting Nov. 1, donations will be accepted at the following Anderson’s locations: •2369 Niagara Falls Boulevard, West Amherst •2235 Sheridan Dr., Kenmore •6075 Main St., Williamsville •3724 Union Rd., Cheektowaga •2634 Delaware Ave., Buffalo •4855 Transit Rd., Lancaster As a small token of appreciation for their support, donors will receive an Anderson’s Dessert Dollar Certificate for each new toy they donate. This holiday Toy Drive was founded by Michaela Kowalick in 2007. A student at Niagara University and an employee of Anderson’s at the Boulevard location, Kowalick has encouraged her neighborhood to participate

in the donation of gifts to give back to local charities. Donations have helped children through the Saint Christopher Parish Outreach Program, Women and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo, Haven House of Buffalo and WNY Heroes. Throughout the past seven years, thousands of gifts have been delivered to local children for the holidays. This year, Kowalick has paired with Anderson’s to expand her neighborhood collection into a huge event. She hopes to have mountains of toys to deliver by the Dec. 8 deadline. No one wants to have a child feel left out during the holiday season. Now is your chance to give back to your community and our hometown heroes. The mission of WNY Heroes is to provide veterans, members of the armed services, and the widows and children of deceased veterans with access to essential services, financial assistance and resources that support their lives and sustain their dignity.For more information about Western New York Heroes, visit www.wnyheroes.org.

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Giraffe born at Buffalo Zoo

Award-winning artist to visit nature & art center

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The Buffalo Zoo is proud to welcome the cutest little giraffe. The Buffalo Zoo is celebrating the birth of a male giraffe. The yet-unnamed baby was born on Friday, Oct. 24 to mother, five-year-old A.J, and father, three-year-old Moke. Both are first time parents. The giraffe house will be closed temporarily, as A.J. takes some time to bond with her baby, and the herd adjusts to his presence. Zoo visitors will be able to enter the vestibule of the giraffe house and view

the animals through the windows. The gestation period of giraffes is around 15 months. Calves usually remain with their mothers until they are around 22 months old. Giraffes are native to the plains of Africa. The number of giraffes in the wild has dropped from 140,000 in 1999 to fewer than 80,000 today. The decreasing population is attributed to poaching, disease, and loss of natural habitat.

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Award-winning artist Pat Tribastone’s painting ‘Working Man’ won Best of Show at the Northeast National Pastel Exhibit. The West Seneca Art Society welcomes artists and art lovers to a demonstration by national award-winning pastel artist Pat Tribastone, where she will be sharing her joy of painting and masterful pastel techniques.

WS East Senior Craft Show continues its success By William Homan SUN CORRESPONDENT

The hallways bustled with activity this past Saturday as curious shoppers filled West Seneca East Senior High School for the fall edition of their annual craft show. The event, which ran from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25, is one of two craft shows that are held during the school year with the other being held during the spring. The student council sponsored and produced event, which is in its 33rd year, featured 190 crafters spread throughout the school. Courtney Guzda, senior student council member, explained how things have evolved. “We’ve definitely moved things and around and created more room for crafters,” Guzda explained. “I think this year we’re even overbooked. There are crafters arranged in the gym, the three cafeterias, the main foyer, and even some people set up in the side foyers.” According to Guzda, the craft show is always the more popular of the two offerings and it doesn’t take long for the $25 spots in the show to disappear. Part of the reason behind the success of the craft show, especially this

year, can be attributed to the work that the other craft show chair, Amber Schubauer, did to advertise the event. Within two hours of the beginning of the show, they had already broken last year’s record for the number of visitors. Rosalyn Wolf, who has been a part of the craft show for the past 16 years, enjoys her time at the show. Having originally been a part of the roughly 90 crafters who are set up in the gym, Wolf has made her way to the front of the school and for the past six years has held a spot in the main foyer with her table, Quilting by Rose. “I like being up front,” Wolf said. “I get a lot of traffic as one of the first crafters.” Along with enjoying a nice location, Wolf also noted that a big part of her participation hinges on the wonderful service provided by the volunteers. “They help with the unloading and set up of everything that I bring. If that service wasn’t available to me, I don’t know that I would be able to take part in the event.” The event admission price of $1, along with the money that is raised from the concessions and Chinese Auction, goes directly back into the student council and is used as a scholarship. Last year, after covering any costs as-

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sociated with the craft show, they were able to distribute $1500 in scholarships. Guzda and Schubauer explained that of the numerous events that take place throughout the school year, the craft show is always one of the more popular and successful events. As co-chairs of the event they admitted that it can be a little hectic at times, but luckily for them they have almost 150 student council members to volunteer to help. A system that rewards members with points for volunteering at different functions can even result in students having their end of the year Cedar Point trip paid for. The craft show also served as a learning moment for

This free event takes place 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 6 at the Charles E. Burchfield Nature & Art Center, 2001 Union Rd., West Seneca. There will be free parking, admission and refreshments.

Grace Vogel, who served as the under chair. Guzda and Schubauer explained that in helping to guarantee a smooth transition from their role as chairs of the craft show, Vogel is able to use this year’s event as a way to become better prepared to assume the position. When asked whether there had ever been talk of moving the craft show to a two-day format, Guzda and Schubauer admitted that the idea hadn’t really crossed either of their minds. But with the popularity of the event, it might not be long before residents will be able to spend the entire weekend taking in all they have to offer. The next craft show will be held March 7.

Dr. Richard T. Jurasek, Medaille College president since 2007, has announced his decision to retire in mid-summer 2015, citing health reasons for his decision to decline a contract extension offer from the college’s board of trustees. “The Medaille College Board of Trustees is unanimously grateful to Dr. Jurasek for his nearly eight years of leadership and recognizes all of his efforts to ensure the best possible education for our students,” stated Charles E. Moran, Jr., chair, Medaille College Board of Trustees. “Although we were hopeful that Rick would accept the board’s offer to extend his current contract, we understand his decision. Rick’s strategies to secure Medaille’s future and weave the college into the fabric of life in Western New York will continue to guide us for years to come.” “Medaille’s sense of purpose still inspires me and I have watched as new friends and supporters have joined with us to

help advance our work. The hundreds of Medaille employees who enact this mission every day at work are admirable as they are effective. I am proud to have been part of this dedicated institution that simply has no peer,” Jurasek said. Jurasek, who is 67, is the college’s sixth president. Examples of his achievements at Medaille include: •$10 million in upgrades, expansion and new construction that significantly enhance the experience and achievement of all students at the college •The creation and continued growth of on-line degree and other academic programs that address workforce needs and changing lifestyles •Fundraising success including the execution of Medaille’s first-ever comprehensive campaign, which is now at 95 percent of its $4.5 million goal The college board of trustees has created a committee to identify a successor for Jurasek.


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Fundraiser set for West Seneca resident with rare condition By Angela Rupp SUN CORRESPONDENT

Tracy Lambert is a 39-yearold devoted husband and father of two children. He lives with his family in West Seneca, on a quiet street, caring for his dogs and foster pets. Unfortunately, the thing that Tracy loves doing most, which is working with his hands, is quite possibly the hardest thing for him to accomplish. He is fighting a debilitating medical condition called AVM. Arteriovenus malformation, or AVM, is a condition in which there are abnormal blood vessels that tangle circulation in the body, rather than function normally. Tracy was diagnosed in late 2011 and went for his first surgery in March of 2012. It has been a long and painful journey since then. Since the circulation in Tracy’s hands is not working properly, it in turn causes swelling and motor impairment. “The hardest thing, though, is the mental part,” said Lambert. “It’s depressing, not being able to work and do the other things I enjoy every day.”

The main medical challenge for the Lambert family is working with a doctor that is more familiar with AVM in the hands and can treat him on a regular basis. Tracy’s wife Deana is a registered nurse at South Buffalo Mercy and has arranged for Tracy to see a specialist. The physician is in Denver, Colorado and Tracy must travel there frequently in order to receive treatment. His specialist recommends Tracy flies out every four to six weeks. This has been a tremendous blessing to see his doctor, but is also difficult for his family financially. “Most medical professionals around here are familiar with AVM in the brain, and not in the extremities,” said Lambert. “Going to Denver is the way I can get the help I need for this.” Tracy has always been a hands-on man and a helper throughout his life. He led his son’s Cub Scout Troop 735 over the years up to Boy Scouts and is still very involved with the organization. He also loves dogs, and fosters puppies in his home. He is always willing to help out someone in need. Tracy enjoys working on mechani-

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Tracy Lambert and his wife Deana remain strong during a difficult time. cal parts on trucks and cars, and his condition has prevented him from doing those things. He has had to quit his job as a machinist at United Silicon, where he worked on building machines from the ground up. He worked there for 20 years. “I was a machine assembler. I would build them, wire them, test and ship them. Now, I can’t do a job like that.” Tracy’s family has arranged a fundraiser for him to afford his travels to Colorado for treatment. Aside from his own goal of getting to Denver, he hopes to raise money and aware-

ness for AVM through these efforts. The event is from 5-9 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 16 at the Harvey D. Morin Post, 965 Center Road in West Seneca. Tickets are $20, and can be purchased ahead of time by calling Deana Lambert at 341-1453 or at the door. There is also a Facebook page titled “Tickets for Tracy” with information on the fundraiser and a way to RSVP. There will a Chinese auction and raffles for prizes. Tracy and his family appreciate all the support. He is a battling a chronic condition that has limited his abilities, but not his spirit in finding a way to overcome it.

WSW High School announces Veterans Day Commemoration West Seneca West Senior High School is pleased to announce its 24th annual Veterans Day Commemoration at 8a.m. on Nov. 10. in the gymnasium. The program will include

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Students will honor veterans through patriotic readings, artwork, and music. The special guest speaker will be Major Gina Marie Pizziconi from the USAF.

ECC hires new human resources director Erie Community College President Jack Quinn is pleased to announce Tracey Cleveland as ECC’s new director of human resources. “We’re excited to add someone with Tracey’s experience and achievements to our ECC team,” Quinn said. “We’re always looking for opportunities to enhance our college for current and future students. Having Tracey at the lead of our human resources operation is yet another example of these ongoing efforts.” The Rochester native is an experienced human resource management professional with a record of achievement, improving the performance of strategic HR functions in growing organizations. She arrives at ECC after serving as human resource manager at Avery Dennison Corporation in Painesville. Prior to this role,

she served as a human resource and talent manager at Alcoa in Massena and Cleveland, Ohio. She received her B.S. in Business Management from California State Dominguez Hills and her master’s of public administration from SUNY Albany. Cleveland began her career in human resources at the New York State Department of Transportation, where she served as the director of the office of equal opportunity development and compliance for seven years. She developed guidelines and policy related to equal opportunity initiatives; worked closely with minority and woman-owned businesses; and later became a regional human resources manager, accountable for training, human resources administration, safety, employee relations and information systems.

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Helping students start their scholastic journey Erie Community College and the Lackawanna City Court’s Education 2 Recovery and Pathways Court Initiative offers free high school equivalency classes and other education-related services to those ready to pursue vocations via two-year degree or certificate programs. And with open enrollment now available, the initiative is waiting for individuals eager to start down a new, focused career path. “ECC is proud to team with the Lackawanna City Court on this educational initiative,” ECC President Jack Quinn said. “Partnerships like this strengthen our community, and we at the college are always looking for these types of opportunities.” For over 12 years, ECC and local judicial districts have teamed up to provide individuals disabled by substance abuse and/or mental health problems with educational case management while they are participating in treatment. However, having realized that approximately 45 percent of these participants did not

have a high school diploma, ECC has joined with Lackawanna City Court—just like it has with Buffalo and Niagara Falls city courts in the past— for an educational partnership that brings equivalency classes right to the court site. In line with ECC’s tag line of, “start here, go anywhere,” this partnership pathway encourages just that, and is the first of its kind in New York State. Classes are held inside Lackawanna City Court’s Hank Pirowski Education Center from 1 to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Along with courses focused on advancing eager students forward, the program also offers additional services, including career advisement; information about Educational Opportunity Program and Accuplacer test dates; referral to an academic advisor; and eventual assistance with ECC’s entry application and financial aid forms like FAFSA and TAP. For additional information, call Jennifer Dunn at 8457218.

Super-Pawz Pet Grooming works to give back to the community By William Homan SUN CORRESPONDENT

Life as a pet owner can be pretty fulfilling. Having a loyal companion is proven to have positive health effects on the owner as it usually means an increase in exercise and is often shown to help reduce stress. But when you stop to think about it, being a pet has its perks as well. From the gourmet food options, to the numerous dog parks and pet spas that are popping up, life as someone’s four-legged friend isn’t all that bad. From now until Christmas, Super-Pawz Pet Grooming in West Seneca is running a special $15 price on their Deluxe Spa Package. Normally $20, the $5 difference in price will be donated to the West Seneca Animal Shelter. Working hard to make sure that the animals who haven’t had the opportunity to find a loving home receive the same care as those who are already

fortunate enough to have an owner, Super-Pawz hopes to raise a total of $5,000 for the shelter. Owners Michelle and Mike Zak see this as the first of many opportunities to partner with the West Seneca Animal Shelter and are excited to make a difference. “There really isn’t that long of a time period before the animals at the shelter are turned over to the SPCA,” Mike explained. “So if we can do our part to continue to offer quality service and contribute to the well being of the animals at the shelter, we think it can help make sure they eventually find a loving home.” Customers who purchase the Deluxe Spa Package during the time the special is running are also eligible to win a number of prizes, including: a 40” TV, a year’s worth of grooming, a $100 gift card to the Ebenezer Ale House, a $100 gift card to Super-Pawz, a $25 Visa gift card, and a $25 gift card to Super-Pawz. “We’ve been open roughly two years now and we’ve grown from a two person operation to seven people,”

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ing: a variety of different grooming treatments, dental and nail service, toys and treats, and leashes and collars. To schedule an appointment for your pet, call 822-PAWZ (7299), or for more information visit them online at www. superpawzpetgrooming.com. Plus if you’re in the market for a new groomer, SuperPawz offers 10 percent off your first groom if you mention their website! Stop by between now and Christmas and help Super-Pawz reach their goal of donating $5,000 to the West Seneca Animal Shelter.

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Thomas Brunner, 51, of Sloan, was arrested Oct. 20 for aggravated unlicensed operation. According to a police report, the offender was pulled over for operating a vehicle without a front license plate and several other equipment violations. A computer check revealed that Brunner’s license was suspended on Oct. 15 for failure to answer a summons out of the City of Buffalo. He was taken into custody for driving with a suspended license and was returned to WSPD.

Aggravated DWI Brittany Bogumil, 23, of Derby, was arrested Oct. 21 for aggravated driving while intoxicated. According to a police report, the offender was pulled over for making a right hand turn from the non-turning lane without signaling. Bogumil had slurred speech, glassy eyes and an odor of alcoholic beverage coming from her mouth. She was asked to perform several sobriety tests, of which she failed most. She was placed under arrest and returned to the station where she was mugged, printed, and processed.

DWI Francis Kross, 26, of Cheektowaga, was arrested Oct. 21 for driving while intoxicated. According to a police report, the offender was pulled over for missing a front license plate. The officer noticed that there was an odor of alcoholic beverage emanating from the vehicle and the operator had glassy eyes, slurred speech, and impaired motor coordination. Kross explained to the officer that he had 2.5 beers at Vinny’s as he was playing darts. He was then asked to perform several sobriety tests, of which he failed most. He was taken into custody and transported to

Heidi Sanfilippo, 32, of West Seneca, was arrested Oct. 22 for driving while intoxicated. According to a police report, an officer responded to a welfare check of a person sleeping in a vehicle outside of Picasso’s Pizza. The vehicle keys were in the ignition and the vehicle was running. Upon speaking with the offender, the officer noticed a smell of alcoholic beverage coming from Sanfilippo’s breath, along with bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. She was asked why she was in the vehicle and where she was coming from to which she responded, “I’m not sure.” She was then asked to perform several sobriety tests and either declined taking them or failed. Sanfilippo did tell the officer that she had a few to drink with her anti-depressant medicine. She was taken back to WSPD where she was booked, mugged, and printed.

DWI Donald Detwiler, 45, of Angola, was arrested Oct. 22 for aggravated unlicensed operation. According to a police report, the offender was pulled over for making an improper left turn. A DMV query revealed that his license was suspended. He was taken into custody and returned to the station where he posted $100 bail.

DWI David Green, 30, of West Seneca, was arrested Oct. 24 for driving while intoxicated. According to a police report, the offender was pulled over for driving a motorcycle at a high rate of speed. The motorcycle also passed a stop sign and continued across four lanes of traffic, eventually striking the curb on the south side of Seneca Street. The impact of striking the curb made the rider fall off of the motorcycle and it also made the motorcycle tip over. Upon checking the offender’s welfare, the officer detected an odor of alcoholic beverage coming from Green’s mouth as well as bloodshot eyes and

impaired motor skills. Green was asked to perform several sobriety tests, of which he failed. He was placed under arrest for driving while intoxicated. It was also discovered that he had a prior DWI conviction, which made this a felony.

of which she failed. Class was returned to the station where she was mugged, printed, and processed.

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Matthew Millard, 23, of West Seneca, was arrested Oct. 25 for grand larceny. According to a police report, the offender was accused of stealing an iPad and an iPad mini from the family he was babysitting for. Millard admitted that he did steal the iPads and sold them for $100. He was returned to WSPD where he was booked, mugged, and printed. He was also found to have an active warrant out of Lancaster.

Thomas O’Malley, 53, of West Seneca, was arrested Oct. 25 for driving while intoxicated. According to a police report, the offender was pulled over for failing to stop at a stop sign and for failing to signal his right hand turn. O’Malley was found to have slurred speech, glassy eyes, and an odor of alcoholic beverage coming from his mouth. He was asked to perform several sobriety tests, of which he failed. He was placed under arrest and returned to the station for processing. During an inventory of the vehicle, a small bag of marijuana and a smoking pipe was located on the floor of the passenger side back seat.

DWI Mara Class, 34, of Cheektowaga, was arrested Oct. 25 for driving while intoxicated. According to a police report, patrol was dispatched to a report of a grey minivan that had struck a telephone pole in front of Clinton Street. The complainant stated that the female driver was attempting to get her vehicle unstuck. The airbags had deployed and the vehicle had heavy front damage from the telephone pole that it struck. The driver also had slurred speech, glassy eyes, and an odor of alcoholic beverage coming her mouth as well as impaired motor coordination. She was asked to perform several sobriety tests,

Criminal trespassing Rachael Breidenstein, 28, of West Seneca, Stephanie Guillen, 36, of Angola, and Merisa Cuevas, 24, of Angola, were arrested Oct. 25 for criminal trespassing. According to a police report, a complainant stated that she drove past the house she owns in West Seneca and observed numerous people inside of the home. She immediately phoned WSPD and reported that three people were trespassing without permission. Upon arrival of patrols, people could be seen moving in the house, but refused to open the door. The complainant provided patrols with a key to the home, and the offenders were located inside. All three females were arrested for criminal trespassing and transported to WSPD.

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Gallivan, Jacobs team up to increase organ donations

Senator Patrick M. Gallivan (R-C-I, Elma) and Erie County Clerk Chris Jacobs say a state law designed to increase organ donations has not been implemented as intended by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Gallivan and Jacobs are calling on DMV Commissioner Barbara Fiala to make the necessary changes to the department’s computer system in order to comply with the spirit of Lauren’s Law. The goal of Lauren’s Law is to increase the number of individuals signing up to be organ donors when they apply for a driver’s license, renew their license or apply for a non-driver identification card through the DMV. The legislation, named for heart transplant survivor Lauren Shields, was cosponsored by Gallivan and passed by the legislature.

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It was signed into law in October 2012. It requires applicants to check either “yes” or “skip this question” under the organ donor registry section of the application. In the past, the question was considered optional. “The idea behind Lauren’s Law is simple, to require applicants to consider becoming an organ donor, while still protecting an individual’s right to decline enrollment. But the DMV computer system has not been changed to comply with this policy, meaning the question regarding organ donation can still be skipped during the application process,” Gallivan said. Jacobs suggests a minor alteration to the DMV software to make the organ donation section a “hard stop,” meaning the application or renewal process

would not proceed without the organ donation section being completed. “I encourage Commissioner Fiala to make this simple change in order to comply with the spirit of Lauren’s Law. Asking applicants who are 18 years of age and older whether they want to be an organ donor and giving them a chance to think about it, could have a profound impact on increasing organ donations and ultimately saving lives. We need to make sure DMV computers are updated to ensure the original intent of the law is carried out,” Jacobs said. In New York State, only 22 percent of eligible people are enrolled in the organ donation program. The national average is about 47 percent. Meanwhile, more than 10,000 New Yorkers are awaiting an organ transplant.

“Last year, more than 500 New Yorkers died while waiting for transplants, and nearly 400 became too sick to stay on the waiting list. New York State has one of the lowest organ donor registration rates, and we need to do more to provide opportunities for life-saving transplants,” said Mark Simon, President & CEO of Unyts, Western New York’s organ, eye, tissue and community blood center. Lauren Shields received a heart transplant in 2009. The Rockland County girl, now 13, had to be put on life support while waiting nearly two months for a life-saving transplant. She and her family pushed for the legislation in hopes of adding more people to the list of organ donors.

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Veterans Day ceremony to take place in WS The 42nd Annual Veterans Day Ceremony sponsored by the West Seneca Veterans Committee will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at the Walkway of Freedom, located in the West Seneca Veterans Memorial Park. The ceremony will commence promptly at 11 a.m. when member units of the West Seneca Veterans Committee; American Legion Post 735, Marine Corp. League Detachment 239, Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW Post 8113, Navy Seabee Veterans of America Island X-5, AMVETS Post 8113, Harvey D. Morin VFW Post 2940, 82nd Airborne and honored guests assemble at the Walkway of Freedom. The guest speaker will be Major Gina Pizziconi Cupples, USAF, Individual Mobilization Assistant to the Director, Congressional Outreach Division, Pentagon. The program will also feature patriotic songs by Ms. Jodi Mucciaccio. In a special ceremony, Claudia Maroney, General

Manager of Frontier Communications will present the widow of Marine Sergeant Frank World with the Honor and Remember flag. Mrs. Beth World will receive the flag, which represents the gratitude of our nation and recognizes the sacrifice of Sergeant World, who died on the Afghanistan battlefield in 2010. The Walkway of Freedom was established in June 2011 to honor the veterans who have served the United States by giving their time and, some ultimately, their lives in military service to their country. The Walkway is located in the Veterans Memorial Park between the West Seneca Town Hall, 1250 Union Road, and the West Seneca Library, 1300 Union Road. The public is urged to attend the Veterans Day Ceremony and show support for their veterans. Light refreshments will follow at American Legion Post 735, located across the street at 35 Legion Parkway.

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