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CPOWNY and Buffalo Zoo pair up to welcome giraffe calf By Lizz Schumer THE SUN EDITOR

There is a new face at The Buffalo Zoo, and Community Papers of WNY Inc. is partnering with the Zoo to welcome its first Zooborn baby in some time: A baby giraffe. The male calf arrived in the middle of the night on Oct. 24, to first-time parents A.J, 5, and Moke, 3. Community Papers of WNY has planned a year of events and promotions, in conjunction with the Zoo, to welcome the newest addition to Western New York. A formal press release will be released by the Zoo and CPOWNY on Dec. 15, announcing the still-anonymous baby’s name, as well as the reasoning behind its new moniker. The newspaper group and the Zoo are working together to host a series of events and contests, to coincide with the calf’s first year of life, and CPOWNY readers will be the first to know, and participate in, these promotions. Baby giraffes tend to remain with their parents until they are around about 22 months old, so the organization has plenty of time to spend with the new little one. Special events will include a coloring contest, in which children in grades K-4 color a drawing of the baby giraffe and mother from a drawing template included in all community papers. A winner will be selected from each of

A formal press release will be released by the Zoo and CPOWNY on Dec. 15, announcing the still-anonymous baby’s name. CPOWNY’s 25 community newspapers by random drawing and each winner will receive a family pass for the Buffalo Zoo; two parents and two children. Next will be a contest for winning a named, baby giraffe plush animal, for sharp-eyed readers. A series of eight billboards by Lamar of Buffalo are located throughout the Buffalo metropolitan area that feature the photo and name of the new Buffalo Zoo baby giraffe. The first family from each of the 25 community papers to correctly submit all eight route and crossstreet billboard locations will receive the collectible baby giraffe. Outdoor bill-

boards will be in place for six weeks, starting Dec. 15. According to CPOWNY Director of Marketing Dr. Janet Gane, the baby giraffe’s arrival will be heralded by a year-long calendar of events, distributed by the 25 papers, as well as WNY Health Magazine, with a article focused on conservation and preservation of the animals’ natural habitats. “There’s a real concern about poaching of giraffes, and other animals are also in danger,” Gane explained, “So, we want to make sure our readers are aware of that, as well as the first to know about this precious little one.” The Buffalo Zoo will be

First-time parents A.J, 5, and Moke, 3, with the baby giraffe. releasing its calendar for the year, including special events to celebrate the new baby giraffe’s arrival, and CPOWNY will also be sharing the calf’s milestones with its family of readers. “We’ll be a big part of this

baby’s first year of life,” Gane concluded, about the efforts. “He’s part of our family now, too.” For more information about the Buffalo Zoo’s newest little one, keep an eye on The Sun [insert paper’s name, etc], and keep

checking back for news, clues, events and promotions surrounding the latest addition to the Zoo’s, and community papers’, growing family. Jeffrey Barnes Staff photographer.

Williamsville Courier /Friday, December 12, 2014

‘Be a Santa to a Senior’ this Christmas The Amherst Center for Senior Services has joined with Home Instead Senior Care of Williamsville to coordinate a “Be a Santa to a Senior” program. The area office of Home Instead Senior Care, the world’s largest provider of non-medical home care and companionship for older adults, this year has teamed with Rich Products, Catholic Charities, Buffalo Meals on Wheels and Schofield Adult Day Care to help provide presents to seniors who otherwise might not receive a gift this holiday season. The Amherst Center for Senior Services has provided the names of 40 seniors in need through our Senior Outreach Services (SOS), Amherst Meals on Wheels (AMOW) and Amherst Adult Day Care programs. Their names and wish items will be placed on “Be a Santa to a Senior” tags on

the tree located in the front foyer at The Amherst Senior Center. Members and the public are encouraged to take a tag and purchase a gift. All gifts must be delivered unwrapped to the Amherst Center for Senior Services by Dec. 16. Center volunteers will wrap those gifts and get them delivered to the recipients. The Amherst Center for Senior Services is located at 370 John James Audubon Pkwy. in Amherst behind the Audubon Library.

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Dunkin Donuts launches partnership with Toys for Tots Dunkin’ Donuts today announced its partnership with one of America’s most iconic holiday toy collection drives through a third-year initiative with the United States Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program in Western New York. Dunkin’ Donuts will contribute one dollar to Buffalo Toys for Tots for every new, unwrapped toy donated at participating Buffalo-area Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants through December 15 (up to $3,000). The donation from Dunkin’ Donuts will go toward the purchase of additional toys to be distributed by the Marine Corps Reserve to children and families in need in Erie, Niagara, Genesee, Wyoming and West Cattaraugus counties during the 2014 holiday season. Dunkin’ Donuts today also

Dunkin’ Donuts today announced its partnership with one of America’s most iconic holiday toy collection drives through a thirdyear initiative with the United States Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program in Western New York. presented a ceremonial check to the American Red CrossBuffalo Chapter following a recent $25,000 donation to support the snowstorm relief effort in Western New York. “The Red Cross is grateful to Dunkin’ Donuts for their ongoing partnership and for this recent donation to

help those who have been impacted by disasters such as the recent snowstorm,” said Chuck Marra, Executive Director of the American Red Cross, Western New York Chapter. “This generosity is reflective of Dunkin’ Donuts’ commitment to the communities they serve, and

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we are appreciative of their ongoing dedication to our lifesaving mission.” Dunkin’ Donuts has 48 restaurants in the Buffalo market, and has forged a successful partnership with the American Red Cross over the past seven years through the ‘Give a Pint, Get a Pound’ campaign, which has helped increase blood donations by providing a coupon for a free pound of Dunkin’ Donuts coffee to all presenting donors at Red Cross blood drives during the month of January. Dunkin’ Donuts announced its partnership with the Marine Corps Reserve for the 2014 Toys for Tots drive and the donation to the American Red Cross after concluding a campaign with an organization that provides support for local veterans. During Tuesday’s event at its restaurant, 2340 Delaware Avenue, Dunkin’ Donuts presented 500 pounds of coffee to the Veterans Onestop Center of Western New York. Dunkin’ Donuts had pledged to donate one pound of coffee (up to 500 pounds) to the Veterans One-stop Center of Western New York for every pound of coffee or K-Cup pack purchased on Veterans Day at participating Dunkin’ Donuts locations in the greater Buffalo area. “Dunkin’ Donuts is proud to partner with both our activeduty and retired servicemen and servicewomen from the greater Buffalo area who are true community heroes,” said Tammy Monks, senior field marketing manager for Dunkin’ Donuts. “We are grateful for the work of the Marine volunteers who bring so much joy to local children through Toys for Tots. I encourage residents of the greater Buffalo area to donate a new, unwrapped toy at one of our restaurants to help us support a program that is so important this holiday season.”

Williamsville Courier/ Friday, December 12, 2014

Be prepared and stay safe during winter driving months

Every start to the winter season, you promise yourself that this year will be different, that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be ready for whatever blizzard Mother Nature sends us. We all know that winter driving can be a test for even expert drivers and you need to be prepared at all times. Before the storm hits, take a moment to review a few simple winter driving tips and doublecheck that you have the proper emergency gear in your vehicle to ensure your safety. Not all drivers are prepared for winter driving conditions, so take it slow when driving on snowy or icy roadways. Drive as the environment warrants, stay alert and reduce your speed. Due to poor visibil-

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“A Garland of Song” will be performed by the Buffalo Choral Arts Society at 7 p.m. Sat., Dec. 13 at St. Mary’s Church, 6919 Transit Rd., Swormville/East Amherst. Tickets: $15; may be purchased at 775-SONG or BuffaloChoralArts.org. Group rates available. Grand Opening Celebration will take place Sat., Dec. 13 at Dalia’s Bridal, 4558 Main St., Snyder. Special savings and surprises are in store for the first eight brides who book an appointment and purchase their gowns on this day. One lucky bride will also walk away with a free day of pampering from a local salon. Info: www. daliasbridal.com, 839-7833, daliasbridal@yahoo.com or follow Dalia’s Bridal on Facebook. Gingerbread House Creations Make a gingerbread house at 2:30 or 3:30 p.m. Sat., Dec. 13 at the Clearfield Library, 770 Hopkins Rd., Williamsville. Registration required: stop by or call 688-4955. Holiday Story Time A special visitor will read a holiday story at 2 p.m. Sat., Dec. 13 at the Audubon Library, 350 John J. Audubon Pkwy., Amherst. Registration required: stop by or call 689-4922. Subaru Rescue Ride Heart of Niagara Animal Rescue will be present with their adoptable dogs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat., Dec. 13 at Northtown Subaru, 3675 Sheridan Dr., Amherst. Public invited to stop by and meet adoptable dogs. Donations gratefully accepted (adult and puppy dog food, treats, leashes, harnesses, KONGs, dog toys, bolls, monetary

donations). Board members and volunteers on hand to answer questions. Coffee and donuts available. Info: 345-7129, www. heartofniagara.org, heartofniagara@hotmail. com or Facebook. Drum Circle Carolyn Zimmerman, aka “The Drum Lady,” will lead her energetic, fun drum circle at 4 p.m. Sun., Dec. 14 and 28 at Montgomery Park Independent Retirement Community, 6363 Transit Rd., East Amherst. RSVP: 688-7880. Steve Balesteri’s Christmas in the Village The Village of Williamsville presents their 2014 holiday program at 6:30 p.m. Sun., Dec. 14 at the Meeting House, 5658 Main St., Williamsville. Doors open at 6 p.m. Featuring Ashlee Amoia and Lindsey Holland. Tickets: $10 advance (www.stevebalesteri.com, Williamsville Village Hall, Century 21 Balesteri), $15 at door, $12 with donation to Food Bank of WNY. Info: 435-6205 or info@ stevebalesteri.com. Information Night Learn about the newly launched master of social work program at 7 p.m. Dec. 16 at Daemen College, Research and Information Commons, Room 120. Learn about the program, talk with faculty. Registration requested but not required: 839-8225. Info: daemen.edu/msw. Holiday Story Time A special visitor will read a holiday story at 6:30 p.m. Wed., Dec. 17 at the Eggertsville-Snyder Library, 4622 Main St., Snyder. Registration required: stop by or call 839-0700. The Senior Tennis

League is accepting registration for the fall session: 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 17 at the Village Glen, 162 Mill Rd., Williamsville. Co-ed doubles recreational tennis. Info: Stan Kent at 873-9800. Museum After Hours will be held until 8 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 18 at Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village, 3755 Tonawanda Creek Rd., Amherst. Cost: free to BNHV members, $6 adults, $4 seniors/military, $2 children 12 and under. Info: 689-1440, www.bnhv.org or Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village on Facebook. Guardianship for Seniors Learn what it means, when to agree and when to say no thank you at 11 a.m. Thurs., Dec. 18 at Montgomery Park Independent Retirement Community, 6363 Transit Rd., East Amherst. Legal brief presented by attorney Jeffrey Voelkl of Robshaw & Voelkl. RSVP: 688-7880. Holiday Story Time A special visitor will read a holiday story at 6:30 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 18 at the Williamsville Library, 5571 Main St., Williamsville. Registration required: stop by or call 632-6176. Holiday Story Time A special visitor will read a holiday story at 6:30 p.m. Fri., Dec. 19 at the Clearfield Library, 770 Hopkins Rd., Williamsville. Registration required: stop by or call 688-4955. Gingerbread House Creations Make a gingerbread house at 11 a.m. Sat., Dec. 20 at the Williamsville Library, 5571 Main St., Williamsville. Registration required: stop by or call 632-6176.

ECC makes it six straight at national Mastercam competition For the past five years, students of Erie Community College’s celebrated industrial technology program have enjoyed fall seasons full of awards on the national stage of Mastercam’s Wildest Parts design competition. This year, they continued what has now become an annual tradition of industrial design domination. In a field open to students from over 74,800 schools around the country, ECC’s Michael Manzella notched second place and Paul Gojmerac added third place honors as the college’s participants once again mastered the decades-old contest’s postsecondary division. This is the sixth year in a row that an ECC student has been awarded either first, second or third place in the event, which challenges students enrolled

in Mastercam courses to create a unique, original design using Mastercam software. Williamsville native Manzella earned his honor for “Reel,” a large and complicated titanium fly reel which featured expert milling, tight tolerances and an impressive attention to detail. Kenmore resident Gojmerac’s waterjet-created “Sextant” not only combined artistic and utilitarian qualities sought after by contest judges, but also exhibited an impressive level of ambition from the ECC student. According to Mastercam judges, “(Gojmerac) gained a much better understanding of the process of taking a concept through all of the steps necessary to become a finished product. The end result was a great learning experience

and an attractive and functional part.” This victory is simply the latest victory for an ECC Industrial Technology Program that is leading the way in Western New York advanced manufacturing by providing trained graduates to answer the region’s dire need for skilled laborers, manufacturers and technicians. Its enrollment has surged over the past nine years and, thanks in part to the college’s $926,922 received through the U.S. Department of Labor’s Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training Grants Program (TAACCCT) in 2012, is now utilizing state-ofthe-art training labs and advanced equipment for students eager to enter the area’s expanding industry.

Celebrate the holidays and beyond Looking for a last-minute location to hold your holiday party or gathering? The North Amherst Banquet Hall at 2200 Tonawanda Creek Rd. in Amherst has openings during the 2014 holiday season and beyond. The spacious and recently remodeled banquet facility frequently serves the community by host-

ing events such as weddings, showers, parties, reunions, business meetings and much more. The venue is handicapaccessible, provides catering services through a local well-known restaurant and offers comfortable seating for groups of 200 or more. The North Amherst Fire Company, which owns the

banquet facility, has been serving Erie and Niagara County residents for 85 years. For information on booking an event, call 913-2040 or visit www. northamherstfire.com. Frequent updates can also be found by following the North Amherst Fire Company and Banquet Hall on Facebook.

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Pistol Permit Office will close to public on Wednesdays With the goal of reducing the time it takes to get a pistol permit in Erie County, County Clerk Chris Jacobs announced that beginning Dec. 3, the Pistol Permit Office will be closed to the public on Wednesdays to process new applications. This initiative comes just after Jacobs and his team completed a comprehensive “Re-engineering” analysis of the Pistol Permit Department. “After the enactment of the NYSAFE Act we took in as many new pistol permit applications in the first four months as we did the entire previous year. It was unprecedented,” Jacobs said. “We needed to determine what processes we could modify to improve the overall function of this office; primarily improving the time it takes to obtain a pistol permit.” The Re-Engineering Project led by Karen Kirbis, a loaned executive from Audubon Machinery, identified several system enhancements that optimized resources currently available. It also identified that with current staffing levels, it is not possible to handle the necessary back office operations involved in processing a new pistol permit application, while also servicing over 100

customers a day. “Our sole function on Wednesdays will be to process pistol permit applications and to get the files ready to send to the judge for approval,” stated Will Fowler, supervisor of the Pistol Permit Department. “Our time will be spent working on new pistol permit applications, preparing files to go to police agencies for background checks and updating current permit holder information in our system. Activities that cannot currently be done efficiently when trying to take care of the volume of customers we assist on a daily basis.” Since the passage of the NYSAFE Act it has taken between 12-15 months to obtain a pistol permit in Erie County. “Our goal with the new office hours is to cut the time it takes to obtain a permit by 50 percent,” Fowler said. “We believe that by making this small change in our hours, the end result will be a benefit to the many Erie County residents interested in obtaining a pistol permit,” Jacobs stated. The hours for the Pistol Permit Department on the other days of the week will remain 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

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2014-15 Basketball Preview Amherst boys, girls aim for more playoff success Playoff loss to Cheektowaga on boys’ mind Lady Tigers look to By Tony Fiorello SPORTS REPORTER

Having a record of 17-4 and a playoff appearance at Buffalo State might be enough to satisfy most high school basketball teams. Not Amherst. That’s because a onepoint sectional playoff loss to Cheektowaga left a sour taste in the Tigers’ mouths, and because of that, the team has come into their early-season practices with a fire in their bellies and a determination to top last year’s results. “We had a pretty good year last year, but losing to Cheektowaga hurt,” head coach Chris Kensy said. “We had a real good offseason, and if we continue to work as hard this

season as we did during the offseason and play unselfish basketball, I think we’ll have the potential to go even further.” Fortunately for the Tigers, the team won’t have to replace many players off of last year’s team. Just four players from 2013-14 are no longer with the Tigers, and because of the team’s depth, Hensy is confident that the veterans he has returning will make the transition from last year to this year go smoothly. “We started three sophomores and two juniors last year, so we’ve got quite a few guys coming back who not only know our system, but also know what it takes to win,” Hensy said. “Some of the guys we’re going to look at to provide production for us will be Dorian

build on strong season By Tony Fiorello SPORTS REPORTER

Ending last season with a 12-8 record and a playoff berth, the Amherst Tigers will enter the 2014-15 season looking for more. That’s because a narrow fivepoint loss to Kenmore West in postseason play took away the Tigers’ ability to accomplish higher goals, and head coach Mike Chatelle has his team’s JEFFREY T. BARNES sights set on going further and being even better this year. Terrell Brown is a third-year varsity player. “We had a good season last year, but we didn’t go as far as we wanted to go,” Chatelle said. “If we can rebound well, advantage to have had those Billups and Darian Lowe, create pressure on defense and who are our captains, and guys around for a while and have some good ball movement Terrell Brown, Amadi Ik- they know what’s expected offensively, there’s no telling peze and Nick Foster. It’s an of them.” what we can potentially do. I

think we’re pretty good at getting the ball to the basket, so if we can score points off of that and not be at the foul line, we should be in good shape.” Shooting guard Holly Sullivan, center Alex Allard and point guard Claire Wanzer will be the three players that Chatelle will lean on the most throughout the season due to their experience. However, if the Tigers are to improve this season, chemistry will be key. “Sullivan and Allard are our two senior leaders, and Wanzer’s in her fourth year on our roster, so she’s been around our program for a while and has a lot of varsity experience,” Chatelle said. “If they and the newcomers to our team can click and find good chemistry, we could potentially be a very good ball club.”

Sweet Home boys rely on athleticism, girls without Odom strength to try and win games. “I think this is the most athSPORTS REPORTER letic team Sweet Home’s had since I’ve been here,” Martin The Sweet Home Panthers said. “We also have the least will attempt to win a sectional amount of pure basketball title this season with an ap- ability. We play a lot of teams proach that’s uncommon: by that are fundamentally sound, focusing on their athleticism and this year will be a test to see if athleticism can trump and not on fundamentals. That was an honest assess- fundamentals at the high ment of his team by Panthers school level. We don’t have coach Scott Martin, who after to be great now or in January, watching his team perform but hopefully by February and in practices early last month, March, we’ll be good enough decided to take a page out of to make it to the dance.” The Panthers will attempt some collegiate and pro team’s to do so without last year’s playbooks and focus on a team By Tony Fiorello

leading scorer, James Nix, who graduated. The good news for the Panthers is they will return four of five starters from last year and will rely on a balanced attack to win games. “I think we have a good mix of toughness and speed and we’re versatile,” Martin said. “Brandon Smiley is a guy who we think can make a difference on both ends of the floor. He’s good around the rim, can finish baskets and can change other team’s gameplans. Jordan Evert’s a guy who can rebound well, even though he’s a little under-

sized. Adrian Drake’s another athletic jack-of-all-trades for us and Jordan Heine’s a tough, scrappy point guard. So we’ve got a balanced team and we think it can pay dividends for us.” ••• Losing a key player for an entire season due to injury can be devastating. Losing that same player for another full season to the same injury is almost unfathomable. That exact situation occurred for Sweet Home Panthers forward/guard Lexi Odom. Odom, a senior, suf-

fered a knee injury last season and missed most of the Panthers’ campaign. Then, at the start of practices last month, she injured the same knee for the second straight year. Being without Odom, and her sister Valerie (since graduated), the Panthers could have used their absences as excuses for a down season. But they won’t. “Lexi would have been critical to our team and would have made a big difference on the court,” head coach Yvette Green said. “More than anything, I think we lost more

leadership than talent. The Odoms were both talented, but they provided so much leadership through their work ethic that it’s going to be tough to replace that. “But we’re going to have to make do with the hand we’ve been dealt. We’re going to need our guards (Amanda Gentzke, Alissa Verges and Danielle “Nelly” Brandt) to step up this year and play well. (Forward) Savannah Walker, (guard) Lindsey DiNatale and (forward) Neraelyn Trueheart will also be big keys to our team’s success.”

Williamsville Courier/ Friday, December 12, 2014

2014-15 Basketball Preview Williamsville North hoops teams enter season with high expectations coming off strong year Spartans lost to Clarence in playoffs North girls made sectional title run last season By Tony Fiorello SPORTS REPORTER

Coming off of a 15-5 season that saw the team lose to Clarence in the sectional playoffs at Buffalo State, the Williamsville North Spartans have high expectations entering the 2014-15 season. Unfortunately, roster turnover is an expected rite of passage in high school sports, and this season will be no different. The Spartans, whose roster is heavy on returning veterans from teams past, will attempt to

replace two of their best players – guard Sterling Taplin and forward Kolbe Hughes – from within. “Those two were among the best players I’ve ever had,” head coach Chuck Swierski said. “Taplin was an excellent all-around player, and Hughes was one heck of an athlete. He was a pretty good rebounder and was a great defensive presence. They’ll both be missed tremendously, no doubt about it. “But we’ve got some great players who are ready to step into their shoes. (Center) George Attea’s a big, physical guy, (forward) Dylan

Lambert is a scorer-slasher type and (guard) Maceo Jack is a very athletic guy who is versatile. I don’t have any doubts about their ability to lead our team.” Swierski said that the Spartans’ ability to step up and perform during times of adversity will be the determining factor of how far the team will go. “If we’re down by a few points, I’d like to see if we’re the type of team who can make plays in crunch time,” Swierski said. “If we have that ability to come back when we’re down and never give up, then I think we can have a special season.”

By Tony Fiorello SPORTS REPORTER

The Williamsville North Lady Spartans have high hopes for this upcoming season, and for good reason. The Spartans may have ended last season with a record of just 11-9, but a surprising playoff run that ended with a loss to Jamestown at Buffalo State has raised the bar for a team that will start 2014-15 with its roster mostly intact.

Will East girls progress are reaping the benefits of their depth in their quest to get back to the sectional final at Buffalo State. “I think we’re a lot further along in our development now than where I thought we would be,” Durr said. By Tony Fiorello “This is a young team, and SPORTS REPORTER we’ve got a lot of talent in our pipeline. I’m confident Having lost eight seniors that we can get back to the to graduation, one could be level that we were at last forgiven if they looked at year.” Williamsville East’s roster Some areas of the team and thought that the Flames that could use some imwould have a difficult time provements going forward repeating last year’s success. for the Flames include their Not so, according to head rebounding and their offencoach Chris Durr. Despite sive sets. The players who the losses, the Flames have will execute those parts of promoted from within and the game – including fresh-

man guard Erica Martinsen, junior forward Carly Shifflet, senior forward Erin Jozwiak, senior center Alex Sommer and senior forward/ guard Tori Thuman – don’t have a size advantage on most teams, but they can make up for a lack of size with determination and smarts. “It’s early in the year, and I think our timing and chemistry on offensive sets will improve as the season goes on,” Durr said. “As far as rebounding goes, we’re not the biggest of teams, but as long as we out-work everyone else and play smarter than everyone else, good things should follow.”

“We have some pretty lofty goals around here, and some of them are to win our league and a sectional title,” head coach Bill Shaw said. “It only makes sense to aim high in whatever sport you compete in, and the good news for us is that we have a lot of girls coming back who know our system. The more familiarity you have with each other, the more it should help you.” Having lost just one senior to graduation – guard Katie Wolfe – Shaw will be counting on returning captains Clare

Ahern and Anne Principe and a solid core of players to be able to replace the former captain’s leadership and talent. “Losing Wolfe is going to hurt, for sure,” Shaw said. “She was a great leader for us, and that’s why she was one of our captains. But we’ve got a lot of players who are very good who can step up. Principe is a good outside shooter, Ahern’s very athletic, and Ericka Taplin can dominate games. They should all play a lot of minutes for us and contribute.”

South returns cast of solid boys ballers By Tony Fiorello SPORTS REPORTER

Continuity is something that most sports teams strive to have. So when Williamsville South Billies coach Gabe Michaels looked at his roster for the 2014-15 season, he noticed that he didn’t lose many players from last year’s team. Names like senior captains Sam Castronova and Kam Varner, and juniors Matt Foster, Graham Dolan and Myles Hall will be relied upon to help lead the Billies

back to postseason play. This will probably be the most veteran group that I’ve had here, which is exciting,” Michaels said. “In my first year here a couple of years ago, we had seven seniors, but none had played for me before. This group knows what to expect and I know them as well. But it doesn’t mean we’re going to be good. It just means that we’ll have guys who are familiar with each other and I’m optimistic because of that.” Another factor working in the Billies’ favor this year is their schedule. Last year was

a murderer’s row of sorts with games against Canisius, Olean and Batavia included with the team’s normal set of divisional matchups, and not having to go against them again had Michaels breathing a sigh of relief. “Last year, our schedule was just brutal to go against,” Michaels said. “This year, we’ll still play a tough schedule, but it’s not as grueling as last year’s was. Having our guys go through that experience last year, we should be able to apply any lessons learned from that toward this year.”

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Special Purchase Don’t Pay Double Elsewhere!

Malibu

Melon Rum 3 Bottles for $25.47 - $18.00 Rebate on 3 Bottles = $7.47 Net on 3 Bottles

= $ 49

Net per 750 ml bottle

Cabernet Sauvignon

• Red • White • Rose

$ 95

750 ml

Santa Cristina

$7.95 - $2.00 Rebate

$ 95 Net 750 ml

1895

750 ml

R Collection

Cabernet Sauvignon

• Barefoot • Beringer • CK Mondavi • Naked Grape • Simply Naked

$ 99

$ 95

750 ml

Rombauer

Cabernet Sauvignon

750 ml

$ 88

750 ml

Tormaresca Blended Of Cabernet, Primitivo & Negroamaro

$ 95

750 ml

Guado Al Tasso

“2008“

7995

750 ml

Rated By Wine Spectator Magazine As 1 Of The Best Wines In The World For The “2008” Vintage & Very Limited.

Columbia Crest

Moscato D’Asti

$5.99 - $2.00 Rebate

• Bartenura • Candoni • Cupcake • Ricossa

Grand Estates

$ 99

$ 95

Net 750 ml Buy A Case, Send For $24 Rebate

750 ml

• Freedom Run • Honeymoon Trail • Leonard Oakes • Marjim Manor • Midnight Run

• Niagara Landing • Schulze Vineyards • Spring Lake • Victorianbourg • Vizcarra (Becker Farms)

Faust

Save Me, San Francisco

Cabernet Sauvignon

• California 37 Cabernet • Calling All Angels Chardonnay • Drops of Jupiter Red • Hella Fine Merlot • Soul Sister Pinot Noir • Picasso Sauvignon Blanc $6.99 From The - $2.00 Rebate San

Napa Valley

• Cherry • Raspberry/ Peach • Original

$ 44

While Supplies Last

Grand Marniers

• Santa’s Blush • Svenska or Winter • Red • White

We Proudly Stock The Homegrown Wines Of:

• A Gust Of Sun • Arrowhead 750 ml Spring Gift Set Silver Oak • Black Willow W/Bonus Napa Valley Brandy Snifter • CH Niagara Cabernet Sauvignon • Eveningside $ 95 $ 95 • Flight of 5 750 ml

VSOP French Brandy

• Diamond • Melody • Renaissance Red

Swedish Hill

Luscious Moscatos For Christmas

Justin

Cabernet Sauvignon

Goose Watch

750 ml

Celebrate Tuscany This Christmas With Antinori Wines

750 ml

Paso Robles

1.75 Liter

St. Remy

Christmas Features

Felicity Fusion(s) Seasons Sweet Walter

Raymond

• • • •

$ 95

1.5 Liter

Toscana

Whisky

Jordan

Alexander Valley

1195

Bully Hill

750 ml Buy A Case, Send For $48 Rebate

Ambassador

Bushmills

$ 99

$ 95 Net

1.75 Liter

New Amsterdam

$9.95 - $3.00 Rebate

2295

Canadian Club

Cabernet Sauvignon

A Blend Of Talisker, Lagavulin & Caol ila Single Malts

Liter

Martini & Rossi

Tennessee Whiskey

2177 $1177 $1288

Vodka

$29.95 $ - $7.00 Rebate

• Dr. Loosen • Richter Sonnenlay • Schmitt Sohne Zeller • Urban

Riesling

www.WineAndLiquorOutlet.com 750 ml Jim White Horse Clos du Bois E&J North Coast Beam Brandy Scotch

Grey Goose With Gift Set Glass Pack

Sohne

Napa Valley Cabernet

434-4700

Vodka

Share A Little German Under The Mistletoe Schmitt Rieslings

Caymus

5900 S. Transit Rd., Lockport

Absolut

Lively Red Californians 90+ Rated:

3995

750 ml

$ 99 Net 750 ml

Mix Up A Case, Send For $24 Case Rebate

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