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Locally-based The Mentholatum West Seneca to host GAA youth Company unrolls new products championship

By Tim Fenster

By Max Borsuk

ORCHARD PARK SUN EDITOR

There is a fair chance that you might have spread Mentholatum vaporizing rub over your chest, to fend off a bad cough. Maybe you or a female companion recently purchased a Softlips cube for extra lip protection during the dry cold weather. Perhaps you swear by Rohto eye-drops for red and irritated eyes.

But did you know that the company responsible for these and many other householdname skin care products is based right here in Orchard Park?

The Mentholatum Company, which operates its North American headquarters on Sterling Drive off Milestrip Road, is today one of the top manufacturers of skin care products in the world. The company, along with its parent company, Japan-based Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., also manufacture Oxy acne medication, WellPatch, Natural Ice lip balm and Hada Labo Tokyo skin care products, among others.

But Jean Legros, Mentholatum’s senior director of marketing, notes that while the company has a strong presence in national retailers and consumers’ minds, they are still dwarfed by some of their competitors, particularly Proctor & Gamble Co., which

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The Mentholatum Company operated a factory on Niagara Street in the city from 1919 to 1997. Today you’ll find the company on Sterling Drive off Milestrip Road in Orchard Park. manufactures the other iconic vapor rub, Vick’s.

“Mentholatum competes with giants. It’s like David and Goliath,” said Legros, adding that Mentholatum also competes against the Fortune 500 corporation Johnson & Johnson.

However, the company has staked out a position in both the American and international markets through what Legros calls unique, top-quality skin care products. He says

the company is in a strong position for growth; their goal is to double their revenue in the next five years.

With this goal in mind, Mentholatum launched two new, innovative products in the last year. The first, the Softlips Cube, promises effective, soothing lip care, and comes in a sleek, trendy design, aimed particularly for the female market. The other is a Nighttime variant of its original vapor rub, with “natu-

rally soothing lavender” to provide gentler cough relief.

“We generally pride ourselves in the passion and the quality of our people to help us develop, produce and market all out of here in Orchard Park,” Legros said. “You talk about Buffalo (as} an AllAmerica City; I like to think that Mentholatum is one of these All-American brands.

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The West Seneca Town Board will enter negotiations with the Buffalo Fineans Gaelic Athletic Association to hopefully bring a Gaelic sports tournament to West Seneca in 2017.

Buffalo Continental Youth Championship 2017 committee chairman Padraic Walsh made a presentation to the board about his plan of bringing the GAA Youth Championship to Buffalo and West Seneca.

Buffalo GAA submitted their application and were approved to hold the 2017 CYC in Buffalo and West Seneca, with approval from the town board.

The CYC is a four day tournament consisting of traditional Irish sports, including Gaelic football, hurling and camogie. The CYC has previously been held in cities including, Boston, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Chicago and New York City.

The tournament would be held at the West Seneca Soccer Complex for eight days in the end of July 2017, which includes setting up the event and teardown. The tournament will also be at no cost to the town of West Seneca as it is paid for by the GAA’s Central Council.

“We have visited many CYC events and we have seen what it takes to host a special CYC,” said Walsh.

“We believe that the West

Seneca Soccer Complex fits our needs without a question of a doubt.”

According to Walsh, the tournament will also have a great economic impact on the area. The event is expected to bring 18,000 people to the area from all over the United States, Canada and Ireland. The tournament is also estimated to bring in about $5 million to the local economy and possible even more money down the road.

“It’s a fabulous opportunity for our area and puts our area up onto the international stage,” said Walsh.

“To be able to show off our area to that amount of people is not just for the five days.

We believe that these people will end up networking here and begin looking around our area and hopefully they will enjoy it so much that they will at least come back on a vacation or do some business here.”

The board later adopted a resolution that was passed unanimously to allow the 2017 CYC to be held at the West Seneca Soccer Complex contingent on negotiations, which includes the completion of a rental agreement with the town of West Seneca, a proper insurance policy as determined by the town and the filing of a security plan with the chief of police.

Kotecki’s works to wrap up renovations for reopening Burchfield Center

to host new exhibit

By William Homan SUN CORRESPONDENT

For many couples, there are few days more memorable than their wedding day, and when it comes to choosing a location, the options can often prove to be overwhelming. For Michael Kotecki, his family, and the staff at Kotecki’s Grandview Grove, hosting that special day has always been a passion.

Now, twenty-five years after opening, Kotecki’s Grandview Grove is going through their third round of renovations in order to continue providing couples with the perfect backdrop for their special day.

As part of the renovations, Kotecki’s is receiving an updated look without adding to the existing structure thanks to work done by Paul La Morticella Interior Design. The large room, which can hold 330 guests, as well as the small room, which

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Kotecki’s Grandview Grove, located at 4685 Seneca Street in West Seneca, is set to reopen thier doors after renovations this February. can hold 220 guests, are both receiving new carpet, dance floors, chandeliers, wall sconces, and more. In addition to the work being done to update the individual ballrooms, Kotecki’s is also redoing the entrance. Jason Lalor of Kotecki’s spoke

about some of the exciting changes.

“We used to have an indoor gazebo and waterfall in this location where people were able to take pictures inside,” Lalor explained.

“Now, we are actually putting in a brand new balcony

along with a handcrafted staircase that features custom made iron scrollwork. It is going to be amazing.”

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With the start of a new month comes the start of brand new exhibits and events at the Burchfield Nature and Art Center in West Seneca. This February, a new exhibit by the Cheektowaga Art Guild will start on Feb. 5 and the annual Winter Wonders camp will be from Feb. 17-19.

This is the first year the Cheektowaga Art Guild will show their work at the Burchfield Nature and Art Center and according to Cheektowaga Art Guild president Carol Reiller, they are excited to finally get their chance to be there.

“We have waited three years to show at Burchfield,” said Reiller. “It’s great that we have a chance to show.”

The Cheektowaga Art Guild Exhibit will consist of art done by 14 different artists who are all part of the Cheektowaga Art Guild. The pieces of art in the exhibit will include oil paintings, acrylic paintings, watercolor paintings, photography, stained glass and jewelry.

“The versatility of our artists is almost unreal,” said Reiller. “They are all very good artists and they are all right from the area. There is something for everybody and I think anybody and everybody would love to come.”

Not only will the art just be on display during the exhibit, but most of the art will also be available for purchase.

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

EDITORIAL ............................................... SECT. A PAGE 4

RESIDENT EARNS CITIZENSHIP ............. SECT. A PAGE 2

COMMUNITY EVENTS.............................. SECT. A PAGE 6

CUPIDS AND CANINES ............................ SECT. A PAGE 2

RESCUE REPORT ...................................... SECT. A PAGE 4

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

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As Valentine’s Day quickly approaches, someone somewhere will reflect on all of the special moments shared between themselves and their significant other.

Chances are most people already have plans with a different significant other for Valentine’s Day, but that doesn’t mean there can’t be room for one more. Camp Bow WowŽ West Seneca hopes to accomplish just that as they host their first annual Cupids and Canines celebration from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., on Saturday, Feb. 14.

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The event, which looks to replicate the success the Tonawanda location has had the previous two years with the same celebration, will also feature a silent auction, a kissing booth for dogs, and a bake sale. All of the proceeds raised from the

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event will go towards the seven participating rescue groups. This year the participating groups are: Buddy’s Second Chance Animal Rescue, Educate-A-Bull, Home Sweet Home Animal Rescue, Linkon’s Last Chance Animal Rescue, Sadie’s Safe Harbor Canine Rescue, and the Buffalo Animal Shelter. “These are all groups that we have worked with in the past and that we have a really strong relationship with,�

Dabb said. “Unfortunately we aren’t able to accommodate more than the seven groups, but we are always looking to continue to build relationships with others as well.�

District Manager Lauren Dietterich also spoke about the work done between the participating groups. “We love working with rescue groups and we are lucky enough to even foster some of the wonderful dogs throughout the year.

We especially love our Cupids & Canines event and have held them in the past at our Tonawanda location and have had great success.

This event is near and dear to my heart because I found my four-pawed soul mate from this event. It is a great feeling seeing these rescue groups in action and watching an adoption take place – it’s a feeling like no other knowing that a dog who needed a second chance got one and it’s because of groups like these that make it happen.�

While the event speaks to the positive steps that have been taken to help provide forever homes to so many dogs in need, Dabb also noted that some work needs to be done. “I think that there is still a misconception when it comes to ‘rescue’ dogs,�

Dabb said. “People often think that we only have certain breeds of dogs or that we don’t have puppies, but in actuality we have a wide range and they are all in need of forever homes.�

For more information on the upcoming event, visit www.campbowwow.com, on Facebook at Camp Bow Wow West Seneca, or call them at 677-9247.

By Kathryn Danaher SUN CORRESPONDENT

When Selvamathy Selvavel began working at Elderwood Assisted Living in West Seneca in 2004, her drive to learn was noticed by her co-workers and the residents she served. “A total sweetheart, who always has a smile,� said administrator Susan McVay. Selvavel, now known as “Mathy� by those at Elderwood, is a beloved staff member in the dining services department.

In her eleven years as an employee, she has made a major impact at the assisted living center, and in return, her colleagues decided to help her with a significant chapter in her life. “Last year, we suggested the idea of Mathy pursuing her United States citizenship,� McVay explained.

Elderwood officials said that Mathy was born in Sri Lanka and lived through many challenges. When she left her war torn country in 2002, she had to make the difficult decision to leave without her family in tow.

After joining the Elderwood family two years later, she still spoke very little English. Center officials said that a fellow employee and friend helped her apply

for her “green card�.

McVay worked with Mathy to rearrange her work schedule to accommodate citizenship classes twice a week, and enable her to attend. McVay also credits Elderwood resident, Barb McCormick for lending a hand. “Several afternoons each week, Barb helped Mathy learn to read English and study for the citizenship exam,� she said.

Although the November snow storm pounded West Seneca with snow and icy conditions, it was a blessing in disguise for Mathy.

McVay said Mathy used her days snowbound to go over her studies for her upcoming citizenship exam. “She’s so grateful for everything everyone has done for her,� McVay exclaimed. “From inviting her over for holidays and helping her with this life step, the staff and residents have adopted Mathy into their lives.�

With flying colors, Mathy recently passed the exam, and her friends at Elderwood shared their enthusiasm of her devotion to succeed. With beaming pride and her sense of humor, Mathy stopped into Elderwood to share the good news. “She is very proud to be an American girl,� McVay said.

James Pace resigns as town historian “This is such an exciting opportunity for West Seneca but also Western New York and it’s an opportunity that we surly don’t want to miss,� said West Seneca Supervisor Sheila Meegan.

In other board news, the town board accepted the resignation of West Seneca Town Historian James Pace. “His dedication to making the awareness and making the conversation continue about the history of West Seneca and what he brought to the table will be sorely missed,� said Meegan.

The board also accepted the resignation of Paul

Notaro and Michael Tenhagen from the Town Library Board. To fill the empty position, the board approved the appointments of William Josefiak, Cynthia Johnson, Julie Korczynski, Rosemary Dolph and Deborah Eiss. Josefiak will be the new chairman of the board, Johnson and Korczynski will serve as trustees and Dolph and Eiss will serve as alternates to the board.

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Mentholatum donates to area charities, ‘appreciates’ local support Mentholatum from Page 1 The Mentholatum Company was founded in 1889

by Albert Alexander Hyde, an early purveyor of the medicinal and topical benefits of menthol. Developing the vapor rub recipe which the company still uses today, he founded a partnership called The Yucca Company in Wichita, Kan. By 1906, the company changed its name to The Mentholatum Company, following the success of the original Mentholatum Ointment, and had opened an office in Buffalo. Several years later, in 1919, the company opened a factory on Niagara Street in Buffalo.

The company found early success by marketing heavily in East Asia; they began selling to Japan in 1913 and today manufacture several of the leading skin care products the region. In 1975, Rohto Pharmaceutical Company became Mentholatum’s licensee, and in ’88, Rohto purchased Mentholatum.

Legros says the two companies “realized (they) had synergies.”

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Rohto and Mentholatum began to market a number of innovative new skin care products and opened new factories in the U.K., Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and elsewhere.

The company continued to expand its product line throughout the Aughts, and are now anticipating sales of $500 million in 2015.

Mentholatum moved to its current location at 707 Sterling Drive in 1997.

There they manufacture and package a number of their popular products. The location also serves as their North American headquar-

ters.

And yet, despite manufacturing so many leading and trusted skin care products, Legros still feels as though Mentholatum’s presence goes unknown by most Buffalonians.

“Some people know about Mentholatum, but our presence and the knowledge of our presence has been a little bit subdued,” Legros said.

Legros pointed out that Mentholatum does much of its sampling locally, and donates to a number of local charities, including the Roycroft Campus Corpora-

tion, the Buffalo Zoo, the Food Bank of WNY and the Conners Children Center.

The company also employs close to 200 residents, and they expect to create more jobs as they grow.

Legros says they appreciate the local support, and very much like their home in the Buffalo region.

“Buffalonians are very loyal to products that are made locally, and tend to make an effort to support local products,” Legros said.

“As much as we support our local charities, we appreciate the support of Buffalonians.”

Winter Wonders Camp back at Burchfield Nature and Art Center for fifth year Burchfield from Page 1

“People will go to a furniture store and buy a painting that thousands are made. It looks nice, but here you can buy a beautiful, hand done artwork in the hundred dollar range and it’s an original,” said Reiller.

The exhibit will be shown from Feb. 5 until March 1 and will also feature an opening reception on Feb. 8 starting at 2 p.m. There is no admission charge to the exhibit.

Also happening at the Burchfield Nature and Art Center this February will be

the fifth annual Winter Wonders Camp that will go from Feb. 17-19 from 1-3 p.m.

The camp is for children from kindergarten to fourth grade and offers a variety of different activi ties and crafts.

S t a r t i n g Tu e s d a y, t h e camp will start off teaching about winter animals and if the weather permits, they will go out to try and find animals and tracks. There will also be an arts and craft activity that day as well.

On Wednesday, there will be a presentation on masks

and how different cultures throughout the world use masks and the kids will be able to make a mask of their own. On Thursday, they will be using paper household materials like paper towel rolls and cake boxes to make sculptures and they will also be making some simple origami.

“It provides them with the opportunity to do artistic and natural things that they might not get to do with the core curriculum in school,” said Sharon Siraguse of the Burchfield Nature and Art

Center who runs the Winter Wonder Camp.

Advance registration and registration fee are required f o r t h e Wi n t e r Wo n d e r Camp. Registration forms and cost of the camp is available at the center at The Burchfield Nature and Art Center is located at 2001 Union Rd. in West Seneca and is open Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday from 1-4 p.m.

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The NYS Assembly’s Tragic Imbalance of Power “Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely,� Lord Acton’s age old adage has troubling resonance today in the New York Assembly. The present crisis of leadership in Albany affords the people of New York State an opportunity for meaningful reform. It’s no secret that the internal rules of the Assembly concentrate power in the Speaker’s hands. The temptation to self-deal with such immense power was too great for Mr. Silver and its existence presents the government with the potential for more harm by a similarly empowered individual in the future.

Sheldon Silver’s departure from his leadership post is a political crisis of historic proportions. However, as President John F. Kennedy said, “When written in Chinese the word crisis is composed of two characters. One represents danger, and the other represents opportunity.� While we are faced with the danger of this happening again we also must recognize there is an opportunity to avoid this potential danger by reforming the antiquated rules which govern the Assembly.

In New York, under the current rules if a Committee Chair disagrees with the Speaker the Chair can find him or herself stripped of their committee and the accompanying pay increase or have staff stripped by the

Speaker. The Speaker controls what is researched in Committee and what comes out of Committee for a vote on the floor of the Assembly. The Speaker can do this in an arbitrary and capricious manner or because of that Chairman’s lack of loyalty.

Through concentrated power, Mr. Silver was able to scare and intimidate Democratic Assembly members into silence. The silence, instead of calling for him to step down or be voted out for choosing to cover-up the actions of a sexual predator, former Assemblyman Vito Lopez, was inexcusable. Further, the grip of a single person’s power after a five count federal indictment should have had the entire body unanimously demanding his immediate resignation. Instead silence followed for days by too many members still in fear of Mr. Silver’s power. As of the writing of this editorial a potential extortionist, who monetized the office and power bestowed on him in trust by the people of New York, is still in control of when he leaves. If the same charges happened to an ordinary rank and file worker would they be allowed to hang onto their position or would they be let go immediately? The perception of power and the fear is still all too real.

The rules still concentrate

too much power in a single person’s hands and makes the people’s business subject to the capriciousness of a single person. If a new Speaker were elected today without rules changes, disobeying a new Speaker or dissenting with that person is perilous. The dissenting new Assembly-member’s views, positions and bills, however responsive to the needs of the people or constituents, will die in committee. The bills will never make the floor of the Assembly for a vote.

The hallmarks of a robust legislative body are: accessibility, accountability, deliberativeness and representativeness - all of which are missing in the Assembly because of archaic rules resting the power in a single person’s hands. When one person controls so much power, the Assembly is tragically imbalanced. This must change. We cannot remove one Speaker accused of extortion and fraud only to have the temptation to commit similar acts by the next person linger on. It is the potential for the same problems with a different face, either male or female, which we must guard against – new rules are the solution in preventing future malfeasance.

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Kotecki’s to be welcomed back with ribbon cutting event Kotecki’s will also receive revamped bathrooms, new offices, and the inclusion of a consultation room, which Lalor said will feature chairs and couches, providing a relaxed and intimate feel.

While a majority of the changes will deal with aesthetics, Lalor also noted that there would be the addition of an on-site dĂŠcor person. “The dĂŠcor person will be available for brides or whomever it may be that needs help deciding the look of their event,â€? Lalor said. “I really want this to be a one stop shop for people when we are hosting their event.â€?

What started as a small catering firm called Particular Parties, Kotecki’s has evolved into something much more than just a full service banquet facility.

Hosting events ranging from weddings to school functions to seminars, Kotecki’s has always made it a point to give donations and host benefits in order to give back to

the community. “We’ve always operated quietly in the background and to some extent have gotten along by word of mouth,� Lalor noted. “We

go out of our way to make sure that each event is personal and unique. We serve nothing but homemade food, we have a low server to table ratio, and basically we take care of everything from soup to nuts.�

Although a third, extensive remodel is a rather large birthday present, Kotecki’s is happy to wait until the second week in February to receive their biggest present.

The West Seneca Chamber of Commerce is set to host their 68th Annual Community Awards Dinner on Thursday, February 12 beginning at 6:30 p.m. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be hold before the event at 4 p.m., and will feature pizza and wings provided by Just Pizza. “It’s an honor to be chosen

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to host this event, especially because it is the Chamber’s 75th anniversary year,� Lalor said.

The event will be held in the larger of the two ballrooms and will also feature dĂŠcor provided free of charge by Renee Mizra at Elegant Events Direct. “We are very excited for the event. Not only will it serve as a grand reopening for us, but it’s also a huge night for the Chamber,â€? Lalor said. “I think as of now we have around 250 people that are expected to be in attendance. Tickets have been selling like crazy.â€?

For more information on Kotecki’s Grandview Grove, visit or call them at 716-674-2287.

Tickets are still available for purchase for the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce 68th Annual Awards Dinner and are available for purchase through the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce.

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John Murphy, 25, of West Seneca, was arrested Jan. 25 for unlawful dealing with a child.

According to a police report, officers responded to a report of cars parked on a street during a winter driving ban. While at the scene, they could hear a loud party and the large abundance of cars was due to the large party at the residence. Officers observed nearly 100 people with residents consuming alcohol. Upon initial questioning, several members of the party admitted to be under the age of 21. The party was then dispersed. Murphy was placed under arrest and was taken to the WSPD where he was booked, mugged and printed.

Leon Radzikowski, 22, of Orchard Park, was arrested Jan. 25 for aggravated unlicensed operation.

According to a police report, patrol observed a vehicle make a wide-improper left turn into a far right lane. Upon approaching the vehicle and speaking with the driver, he stated that he did not have his driver’s license and verbally identified himself as John Osborne. When patrol asked if he was lying about his identity, he said no. After being advised that he could be charged criminally for lying about his identity, the male insisted he was John Osborne. After patrol told Radzikowski that they were aware of his true identity, he said, “I may have a problem with my driver’s license.� A computer check revealed that Radzikowski

possessed a suspended non-driver ID only. Radzikowski was taken into custody while walking back to the patrol vehicle, patrol observed one hypodermic needle fall from Radzikowski’s pant leg. Inventory of the vehicle revealed one more hypodermic needle underneath the front driver seat. Radzikowski was taken to WSPD where he was booked, mugged and printed.

Russell Rowley, 26, of West Seneca, was arrested Jan. 19 for unlawful possession of marijuana.

According to a police report, officers responded for a report of unknown trouble. Dispatch advised officers that Rowley was acting strange and could be under the influence of a narcotic. As officers arrived at the location, dispatch also advised that the subject had three active warrants for his arrest. Rowley was taken into custody without incident.

Upon searching Rowley, it was discovered that he had a clear baggie of suspected marijuana in his front pocket. Also next to Rowley was a silver “grinder� which also contained marijuana residue. Rowley was returned to WSPD where he was booked and given an appearance ticket.

Ryan Farner, 33, of Gowanda, was arrested Jan. 19 for aggravated unlicensed operation.

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According to a police report, patrol observed a male operator of a car not wearing a seatbelt. Patrol then performed a traffic stop on the vehicle. When the officer approached the vehicle and asked for Farner’s license and registration, he replied that his license was suspended for a failure to pay a fine. Computer check revealed that Farner possessed a suspended non-driver id only license. Farner was taken into custody for driving with a suspended license and returned to WSPD in $100 bail.

Oneil Maldonado, 30, of West Seneca, was arrested Jan. 19 when it was found that he had a warrant out for his arrest.

According to a police report, patrol observed a vehicle failing to signal prior to turning. After a traffic stop, further investigation found that the passenger Maldonado had two active warrants. Oneil’s identity was confirmed and his warrants were confirmed. Maldonado was taken into custody and was picked up on scene by Buffalo Police.

Suriel Soriano-Martinez, 23, of Buffalo, was arrested Jan. 21 for aggravated unlicensed operation.

According to a police report, patrol observed a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker. A DMV Dall computer check showed that he was operating the vehicle while his privilege was revoked. Soriano-Martinez also did not have documentation for being in the United States and Border Patrol was called. Border Patrol verified that Soriano-Martinez had a deportation hearing and that until then, he cannot be detained. Soriano Martinez was returned to WSPD on $200 bail.

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to be held in the Iroquois High School cafeteria, 2111 Girdle Rd. in Elma, Sunday, Feb. 1 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Cost is $8 per person. breakfast meeting, Feb. 4 at 7:45 a.m. at Alton’s Restaurant, 2221 Transit Road. Featured speaker – Wally Ochterski, Chairman, Polio Plus (international effort to eliminate polio in the world), Rotary District 7090, will address the efforts, challenges and rewards of the Rotary International Foundation; cost $10, includes breakfast.

For more information, visit www.wsrotary.org or www. facebook.com/WestSenecaRotary. 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.

will be held Feb. 7, sponsored

by Ebenezer United Church of Christ and the American Association of University Women (AAUW). 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 M a i n S t . , We s t S e n e c a .

“Tastes” will be served from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. or until food runs out. , 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 Feb. 7. For further informa-

tion and ticket reservations contact the West Seneca West “Shrek” box office line at 677-3421. Show time is 7:00 p.m.

Drop off non-perishable food items at the Marilla Community Center, 1810 Two Rod Rd., on Saturday, Feb. 7 from 9-11 a.m. and Sunday Feb. 8 from noon- 2 p.m. You may also drop off donations at the Town Hall during office hours from Feb. 2-6. All donations will be divided to replenish the Alden-Marilla Food Pantry and FISH of East Aurora. meeting to be held Feb. 11 at the Burchfield Nature and Art Center, 2001 Union Rd. in West Seneca. Please note that members are to arrive by 10:30 a.m. for coffee and the meeting will begin promptly at 11 a.m. Bring your own brown bag lunch, desserts will be provided by our hostesses. Contact Barb at 875-5563 for additional information. on Tuesday, Feb. 17, from 4 -7 p.m. at the Ebenezer United Church of Christ auditorium, 630 Main Street in West Seneca.

Tickets are $10 pre-sale and $11 at the door for adults.

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day at JD’s Smokin’ Grill ‘n Bar, 1956 Ridge Rd., West Seneca. 10 Comedians compete for $1,000. $5 cover charge.

welcome to become part of this organization that serves the community, provides friendship and socialization.

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.

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 meets the second and fourth YMCA. Info: 675-9245.

Wednesdays of each month at the West Seneca American Legion Post 735. For ( N P F W N Y ) honorably discharged vetersponsors monthly support ans. Benefits, entitlements, group meetings for people socializing, field trips and with PD, family members, service/community events. and caregivers on the third Info: Frank Weber at 674Wednesday of each month at 0780 or Bob Basher at 662St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2407.

3512 Clinton Street, West Seneca. For more informafor tion call (716) 449-3795. those ages 55 & over, meets for third Sunday of every month children ages three and a at St. David’s Hall, 3951 half to five and a half is of- Seneca St., West Seneca. fered in two sessions at the Info: 542-2772.

Elma Public Library: 6:307:30 p.m. on Mondays or meets 6:15 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Fridays. – 8:15 p.m. first and third Call 652-2719 to register Monday at Fellowship Wesyour child. leyan Church, Southwestern Boulevard, West Seneca.

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Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. every first Wednesday of the month at the Elma Senior Center, 3007 Bowen Rd. for adults meets at 2 p.m. fourth Tues. of each month Marilla Free Library, 11637 Bullis Rd. Info: 652-7449. meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month. New members welcome. Info: 685-3986. 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.

The Ebenezer Seniors and Wimbledon Bowling Lanes have joined together to collect cell phones for our soldiers. The phones will be sent to the collection point, where they will earn cash for our troops. For each $5, a soldier will receive 2 1/2 hours of free minutes to call home. Please help by depositing your old cell phones in West Seneca, either to the Wimbledon Lanes at 220 Center Rd., or to the Ebenezer United Church of Christ at 630 Main St. Call 6744566 for more information.

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East boys basketball playing for ‘Papa’ Lutman the Trojans. Just two days prior, Lutman found out his father, Dan “Papa” Lutman, an East assistant, was diagnosed with leukemia.

Before practice let out that day, the players collectively decided they wanted T-shirts

By Aaron Garland SPORTS REPORTER made in support of their coach’s battle. Dan Lutman had the same idea, and he noted the kids were The reaction was immediate, a little bummed that theirs wasn’t done on an impulse. original, although he felt it was West Seneca East boys bas- an incredibly thoughtful gesture. ketball coach Dan Lutman Without missing a beat, the walked into practice Jan. 19 team, resolute in wanting to and relayed the somber news to show maximum appreciation

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Senior guard D.J. Schiersing has been planning East’s “Leukemia Awareness Night.”

to the men it finds chiefly responsible for its 8-4 record, had something else in mind.

About an hour after practice, Dan Lutman received a text saying the Trojans wanted to organize a night dedicated to Papa Lutman and his fight.

That was the birth of West Seneca East’s “Leukemia Awareness Night,” which will be held Feb. 5 against Hamburg.

The JV game starts at 6 p.m. at East and varsity will follow.

There is to be a bake sale, basket raffle and a halftime contest, with all of the proceeds going to the American Cancer Society.

It’s encouraged that those in attendance wear orange, the universal color of leukemia awareness.

Senior guard D.J. Schiersing, the head planner of the initiative taken, said it was a no-brainer to act instantly considering what the Lutmans have provided the program.

“We just felt that we should do something for Coach and his family,” Schiersing said after East’s 61-56 win at West Seneca West Jan. 24, when the Trojans debuted their green warmup shirts that read “Team Papa Lutman,” with an orange ribbon to the left of the type.

“It’s a rough time and both coaches do so much for the team.

We thought it was the least we could do.”

Dan Lutman, who has been assisted by his father all four years with the program, was grateful for the response by his players. Papa Lutman began chemotherapy a few days after the diagnosis, and he’ll continue treatment while remaining at Roswell Park for the next four to six weeks.

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West Seneca East coach Dan Lutman has his Trojans at 8-4 on the season.

“It means everything,” Dan Lutman said. “You feel like you’re making a difference and you know people care about you when something like this happens. The way they stepped up, it’s more than I could have possibly imagined. It’s going to be a special night on Feb. 5, and there will probably be a million emotions going through me that night.

“For them to do that is unbelievable. It’s something I’ll

remember the rest of my life.”

Starting with being shook by hearing about Papa Lutman, the Trojans had a whirlwind of a week.

On that Monday, they still had a busy schedule in front of them, set to play three times in five days. And they were to be without the services of top scorer Nick Parucki (17.9 points per game), who was injured, for each contest. East was able to persevere and go 2-1 despite being mentally and

physically drained.

“It was a tough week,” Dan Lutman said. “I know they were taken aback by it. It’s really hard to push through that. Sometimes, mentally, you think you can push, but your body doesn’t respond because of the emotional toll.

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Chiefs wrestling falls just short of Lady Indians halt league title versus rival Pioneer six-game losing Our guys just got out-wrestled, plain and simple. They wanted it more than us, and it showed.

We had opportunities where we could have won matches, but we just stopped wrestling, and they kept wrestling and went harder.”

Emotions were abound with 29 Iroquois wrestling alums, dating back as far as 1957, and four seniors —Anthony King, Bobby Stawicki, Anthony Giallanza and Matt Kloc — being honored. It added to a boisterous atmosphere with a split crowd that pushed close to maximum capacity.

“That was great,” Stella said. “That’s exactly what we wanted — a great fan base.

They brought a ton of people and energy.”

The Chiefs, who got wins out of Connor Day (126-pound weight class, pin), Tristan Almeter (145), Kloc (152), Mitch Mariacher (220), Cory DAVE ECKHARDT Day (106), Alex Wozniak (113, forfeit) and King (120, finish 7-1 in league Mitch Mariacher earned a win in the 220-pound class against Pioneer. forfeit), competition.

Once Iroquois defeated another threat in the division, That was its main objective holding senior night and alumni Lake Shore, earlier this year, from Day One, with a talented night. The division crown was it zeroed in on revenge against core returning. on the line once again, this time Pioneer. The intensity in the Last year’s heartbreak set a in the regular-season finale. gym and on the mat Wednesday thick layer of motivation to get And, as if to align with the gave credence to the authenthere, too. In a meet that would other parallel dynamics be- ticity of the Iroquois-Pioneer ultimately decide the league tween this year’s meeting and rivalry. It also proved it was an

By Aaron Garland champion, the Chiefs fell to last season’s, Pioneer grabbed appropriate setting to crown a SPORTS REPORTER nemesis Pioneer by a single its second consecutive ECIC league winner. point in their penultimate dual. II championship with another There was no sugarcoating It was a similar, borderline narrow victory, 33-31. it — the Iroquois wrestling identical, situation Wednesday “It’s a tough one for us,” See “Chiefs” team openly wanted the ECIC night (Jan. 28), as the Panthers Chiefs coach Andrew Stella on page 8 II title this season. invaded Iroquois, which was said. “We wanted it pretty bad.

streak agaisnt JFK

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Paige Cocina scored four points Tuesday (Jan. 27). wire-to-wire home victory over nonleague foe JFK. West guard Lindsay Green headed the game’s scoring, pouring in 17 points while also going for nine rebounds, five assists and two steals. On Tuesday, Green was the central figure of the selfless style Lady Indians coach Lori Potter has been pushing for her team to

By Aaron Garland consistently play.

SPORTS REPORTER “I told (Green) when she got out of the locker room that There have been games this she played very unselfish and year that the scoring for the West did a great job passing,” said Seneca West girls basketball Potter, whose squad moved to team rested a little too heavily 3-10 (0-7 ECIC I). “She sees the court extremely well — she on one or two players.

That was far from the case knows the game. I was happy Tuesday (Jan. 27), and the end with the way she played.” result was the Lady Indians snapping their six-game losing See “West” skid. West had eight players record a point, with three scoron page B9 ing in double figures, in a 52-24

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Coatsworth, Krzanak thriving as lone seniors

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Rob Coatsworth, left, and Dennis Krzanak, right, are set to lead Iroquois into the postseason.

Coatsworth, as the two oldest on the Iroquois boys swimming and diving team, hadn’t been part of a squad with so few seniors before.

In fact, they are the only seniors on the Choppers.

And they’ve reacted appropriately, leading Iroquois to an 8-1 record and a second-place finish in ECIC III behind Starpoint.

“There are more responsiBy Aaron Garland bilities placed on us as the two SPORTS REPORTER oldest,” Coatsworth said. “But it’s a fun challenge to be in this For them, it was unchartered leadership role.”

With the regular season conwater.

Dennis Krzanak and Rob cluded, Coatsworth, a swimmer

and co-captain, and Krzanak, a diver who leads the team by generating laughs to keep the mood light, according to coach Mike O’Connor, march the Choppers into the postseason on a roll.

ECIC Championships, held Friday and Saturday (Jan. 30 and 31) at Sweet Home, kicked off a two-week stretch of big meets, with Class Championships and Section VI Championships to follow. Pressure and competition increases this time of year, thus making steady guidance from the seniors more of a factor.

But for Coatsworth, who is

in his sixth year on varsity and holds a 98 average, that only means continuing what he’s done all season in that category.

He remembers looking up to the seniors as a newcomer in seventh grade, and he’s emulated their friendly approach to sustain a welcoming atmosphere for his teammates this year.

“It’s just as much in the pool as it is out of it — your attitude, the way you talk to the guys and cheer them on,” Coatsworth said. “Everything goes into it.

It’s a very individualized sport but you have to have that team

mentality, or you will not thrive as an individual. It’s a mutual relationship.”

The next couple of weeks will also go along way in determining the stamp Coatsworth and Krzanak, who joined Iroquois as a sophomore after transferring from Depew, leave on the program.

“You have to set an example for the really young kids because you’re leaving and you want to show how you want this place to be kept,” said Krzanak, who works with two other divers, sophomore Dan Andersen and junior Brent Reid. “If you’re not leaving a good example for them, they’re not going to live up to what you want it to be.”

In addition to their out-of-water tasks, both are focusing in on performing well as individuals in the championship meets.

Coatsworth is qualified for sectionals in several events, but plans to prioritize the 100 free and 100 breast, an event he took sixth in at last winter’s Section VI tournament (1:05.08). He recorded a personal best 1:04.60 in 2013.

Krzanak, meanwhile, noted his best 6 dive score this year is around 224 but he has yet to participate in an 11 dive meet — the setting he needs in order to try for a sectional-qualifying score. He’ll have his two shots at one at ECICs and Class Championships.

Krzanak credited volunteer diving coach Joanne Williams with his progression this season.

His repertoire now features more dive difficulty, with added double variations, and Krzanak said Williams helped him perfect some new dives.

“I owe a lot of my ability and talent to her,” Krzanak said.

The senior has a cleaner mindset this season, too. As such,

Krzanak’s confidence is high heading into the postseason.

“From junior year I think I have improved quite a bit,” the diver said. “I was kind of always rushing to get off the board and get into my dive quickly. Now I’m being more patient and waiting and actually sending myself into the air before I do the dive. That’s allowed me to do more difficult dives than I was doing last year.”

Coatsworth also worked extensively to bolster his primary event — the 100 breast. He’s only been swimming the race on a consistent basis since sophomore year, but Coatsworth has positioned himself as one of the section’s best in the stroke.

He nearly placed in the top five at sectionals last season despite missing a chunk of time with mononucleosis. Now, with a week of competition off heading into ECICs, Coatsworth feels he’s ready to make a run at Dave Bassett’s school record of 1:03.33, set in 1984.

That’s his aim, and if he gets there, higher attainment may coincide.

“I am pushing really hard to break the varsity record up there,” Coatsworth said. “If I can break that, I’ll be pretty close to states.

They’re kind of fused together.

“It takes a lot of work, especially with the breaststroke,” Coatsworth added. “I just learned a new way of swimming it that is more difficult, but that’s hopefully going to be the way to get there.”

After ECICs, the Choppers go to Class B Championships Feb. 6 and 7 at the Flickinger Ceneter, located on the ECC City campus, followed by Section VI Championships Feb. 12 and 13 at Maryvale.

OP Gymsters come home from Cleveland with hardware The Orchard Park Gymsters came away with a winning weekend Jan. 23-25. The Level 6-10 girls were in Cleveland, Ohio, for the Rock-n-Roll Classic.

The Level 7 team took home a first place victory. In the junior age division, Cali Czarcinski (Blasdell) took first on bars and second on vault and all-around.

Lea Philarom (Lakeview) placed third on bars and seventh in the all-around. Jenna Blair(Blasdell) placed fourth on bars and eighth in the all-around.

In the senior age division, Kennedy Faison (Lewiston) placed third on beam and all-around.

Kaylee Organista(West Falls) placed first on beam. Payton Rowe(Springville) placed third on bars. Taylor Jones (Buffalo) took second on vault. Other contributers to the team were Alivia Penman (Silver Creek), Alison Wojciechowski (Lancaster), Kiersten Kahler (Orchard Park), Eden Whitney (Cheektowaga), Courtney Ando (Lancaster),

Kiera Callahan (Orchard Park), Devyn Rowe (Springville) and Julia Pupko (Springville).

The Level 9 team won second place honors. In the senior age division, Samantha Miller (Hamburg) won first place on vault, bars, and also in the all-around.

Aja Devlin (Buffalo) placed fifth in the all-around.

In the junior age division, Lauren Blair (Blasdell) placed third on vault and in the all-around.

Level 8 junior Jordyn Moonan (West Seneca) won first on bars and floor and third place in the allaround. Trinity Tartaro (Orchard Park) placed second on vault.

In the senior age division, Amanda Sullivan (Eden) placed fifth on bars and also in the allaround. Jordan Gray (Orchard Park) placed second on beam.

In Level 6 competition, Brooke Walker(Springville) took fifth allaround in Junior A. In junior B, Isabella Farina(Orchard Park) placed on fourth on beam and all-around.

In the senior age division, Arianna Devlin(Buffalo) placed second on vault, floor and allaround. Katie McLaughlin(West Seneca) was second bars and Rachel Donaldson(West Seneca) finished third on beam.

The Level 3 team was in Getzville at the Jacquie Hirsch meet, where it won first place as a team.

In the 6-8-year-old a g e g r o u p , J e r z i - Ly n n Jurkiw(Cheektowaga) won first on vault, floor and all-around and Melissa Reimann(Orchard Park) won second on beam, floor and all-around.

In the 9-year-old division, Lauren Welsh (EastAurora) won second on vault, bars and allaround. Brooke Halter(Orchard Park)took second on floor and fourth all-around. Gianna Garra(Hamburg) placed first on beam and fifth all-around.

In the10 year-old group, Megan Flanagan(West Seneca) was first on bars, second on floor, third on beam and second all-around.

Madeline Hayes(LakeView) placed first on beam and third all-around.

In 11-and-up age group, Sara McLaughlin(West Seneca) won vault, floor and all-around. Hannah Ross(West Seneca) won third on vault and all-around. Sabrina Clancy(Hamburg) was second on bars, Julia Valtin (Orchard Park) was first on beam and Madison Ludwick(West Seneca) finished second on vault.

On the Xcel team, Sarah Gutsin(Orchard Park) won bars, beam, floor and all-around.

Melissa Rappl(Springville) won second on vault and third on beam and all-around. Kristy Starr(Hamburg) placed second on beam and Olivia Larson(Orchard Park)and Seanna Zona(Orchard Park) won second on vault and fourth all-around, respectively.

The next meet is Feb. 6-8, when the Gymsters will be at home for the Nickel City Classic.

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The Orchard Park gymsters had a successful trip to Cleveland, Ohio, where they had various high finishers over a three-day span.

Kloc returns for senior night, Iroquois Schiersing: shifts focus to championship meets ‘We’re a family’ At the beginning of the season, because of the tall standing of both programs, it would have been safe to infer that this finale would have significant implications in terms of ECIC II reign.

“They’re our rivals. It’s very competitive, us against them,” Stella said. “There was a lot of talk all year, and it hurts losing in our own gym. Collectively as a team, we just underperformed and got outperformed.”

Sam Fahy (132, pin), Kyle Jirak (138), Kris Riordan (160, pin), Tyler Smith (170), Jacob Hoffman (182), Tyler Mummery (195, forfeit), Mytchell Collingridge

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(285) and Doug Ciszak (99) claimed victory for the Panthers, who built a 33-16 lead with three matches to go.

Facing that deficit, the Chiefs, with a forfeit in 113 upcoming, needed pins in 106 and 120 to complete the rally. Cory Day had Trey Wiedemann on the ropes a time or two, but he didn’t budge. Day won, but got three points rather than a six-point pin.

That secured it for Pioneer, which then elected to forfeit the evening’s final match in 120 when it had a body ready to wrestle. It left King unable to compete on senior night.

Meanwhile, in a unique

twist, Kloc wrestled despite not having any prior match experience this season. He practiced enough in the beginning of the winter to be eligible for competition, but chose to take the year off since his heart wasn’t in the sport, a decision Stella respected.

But when Kloc approached Stella about the idea of wrestling Wednesday, the coach complied. He had given it some thought before, and believed Kloc should go out on senior night. Kloc chipped in with a win that, at that point, extended Iroquois’ advantage to 13-9.

Looking ahead, Stella

said the Chiefs need a short memory, as tough as it may be after a jarring defeat. Any bitterness, he said, needs to be dropped in favor of preparation for Class A Championships and Section VI Championships, which are held Feb. 7 (at Starpoint) and 14 (Lake Shore), respectively.

“A lot of the guys are probably going to take this pretty tough, so it’s my job to let this one go and use this as fuel for next year,” Stella said. “We’ll get right back to work to get ready for the postseason.”

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“With everything going on, for us to go 2-1, I don’t think you can ask for more than that.”

Junior co-captain Ed Radka described Papa Lutman as a “really fun guy” who is always happy and positive. Rallying around someone like that, he said, is a simple decision.

“I think it’s bringing us together,” said Radka, who elevated his play in the three games Parucki was out, culminating to a 26-point outing against West.

“Our chemistry is building up.

We have a purpose to play for.

It makes us play harder, doing it for Papa Lutman.”

Schiersing noted that Papa Lutman will run full court with the team in practice if it needs

an extra body on the floor. It epitomizes what he means to the team, and vice versa.

“He’s willing to do whatever it takes to help us out,” Schiersing said.

And together, the Lutmans have inspired the success East has had this year, Schiersing said.

“They got us to start believing in ourselves,” Schiersing said. “They got us believing we could win basketball games.

They go and scout all of our opponents for us, they teach us little things in the game, and things about life.

“It shows that we’re not just a team. We’re a family.”

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Nicosia takes unexplored path, runs into new passion

By Aaron Garland SPORTS REPORTER

There has been Dale Nicosia the football player, the basketball player, the lacrosse player.

But to Nicosia, nothing compares to the newly discovered side of him — the runner.

Back in the fall, Nicosia, who had played football for West Seneca East since seventh grade, decided to forego his senior campaign on the team in favor of an alternate sport. Nicosia weighed his options and landed on cross country. He’s been hooked on running since.

“I really enjoyed cross country, so I wanted to keep running,” said Nicosia, a former offensive lineman with a tall, athletic build.

Once the winter season began, the senior was on East’s boys basketball roster, like he had been as a junior.

Nicosia was on JV the two years prior to that.

But as it turned out, Nicosia’s heart was in something else. A couple weeks into basketball practice, he switched sports again, this time joining indoor track and field.

Nicosia is making significant strides as a newcomer to the sport, participating in the 1,000-meter run while being one-fourth of the Trojans’ 4x800 relay team that’s qualified for Section VI Championships.

East coach Jill Tulowiecki noted that Nicosia has had a productive season, especial-

Dale Nicosia, right, has made an impact in a short time with East track. ly for just starting in running six months ago. She said Nicosia’s persistent efforts to improve have sliced the learning curve considerably.

Nicosia has more of the look of a four-year veteran than a rookie.

“I feel like some people

run for years and they don’t pick it up the way he has,” Tulowiecki said. “He’s really put his whole being into it. It’s not just something he does after school. When we had the snowstorms, he was asking for workouts to do every single day while we

were off.

“It’s not a surprise that he has turned into what he is.”

Nicosia, almost immediately when he began cross country, fell for the sport of running, which he now works diligently on. It’s becoming an art form. He

asked for books about running for Christmas.

When his out-of-nowhere successful first season of indoor is completed and the spring season hits, Nicosia won’t be moving on to lacrosse, which he’s played for East since seventh grade.

That, too, will take a backseat to running.

Nicosia plans to further the skills he’s learned so quickly during the fall and winter in outdoor track and field.

It’s no coincidence Nicosia, who ran a season-best 3:02.78 in the 1,000 at the Trent Jackson/Cedric Walker Invitational at Brockport on Jan. 17, has looked so fluent in his races. He doesn’t believe in days off, a value that partially derives from trying to make up for lost time.

And he is a sponge when it comes to the information conveyed by his coaches.

Earlier this season, Nicosia asked Trojans assistant coach Jackie Kirsch what her coaching philosophy is — a question she said no other athlete has ever asked her.

Kirsch took it as a sign of Nicosia’s sincere dedication and maturity.

He wants to perform each workout 100 percent correctly, and he likes to know the psychology behind everything he does.

“It’s awesome to see someone who came out so late in their high school career ask thinks like that,” Kirsch said. “It shows he understands why he is doing the workouts.

“It’s a unique situation.

You never have students stopping their involvement in all three of their past sports to run. Usually running is on the back burner for people.

We have never really had anyone quite like Dale. He

gets it.”

Nicosia said his personal best split time in the 4x800 is around 2:17.00. That’s near the top on the Trojans, Kirsch said, making him quite the addition to East’s relay squad that also includes Josh Glaub, Derek Madge and Tanner Zubler.

Nicosia said he made the right decision transitioning to cross country and track.

He discovered a passion for life by doing that. His lone regret is that he wasn’t aware of what running had to offer before this school year.

“It just feels good and it’s really fun,” Nicosia said.

“The love of running has me committed. I wish I were a freshman again so I could run throughout my whole high school career. It would be the same love — I would just be a little faster.”

Nicosia is now feeling out opportunities to run in college. He wants the thrill of competitive running to continue since he’s experienced a limited amount of it.

Tulowiecki said it’s a real possibility for Nicosia to reach that goal because she’s seen the dedication — Nicosia enjoys the training in addition to the actual meets.

So when Tulowiecki hears Nicosia say “I love running,” she knows it’s a genuine passion that’s tough to find in even longtime veterans.

“I feel like I never hear kids say ‘I just love running,’” Tulowiecki said.

“That’s so cool to start it so late and to love it so much that he wants to keep doing it at the next level. Watching Dale go out and take it so seriously is an inspiration for the other runners on the team.”

Trojans track competes West plays all-around game in large Brockport field The West Seneca East boys and girls track team traveled to Brockport for the Trent Jackson/Cedric Walker Invitational on Jan. 17, and the Trojans were among a field of over 1,000 athletes.

Going against premier competition, with much of it spread across Sections V and VI, East coach Jill Tulowiecki was pleased with the sqaud’s results.

Freshman Josh Glaub ran a personal best 10:43.89 in the 3,200-meter run, qualifying him for Section VI Championships. Meanwhile, senior Leanne Glaub also ran herself into sectionals by registering a 1:47.59 in the 600.

“For Leanne and Josh, their sole focuses during the week leading up to the meet was to hit the qualifying standard, and they rose to the chal-

lenge,” Tulowiecki said.

Outside of the Glaubs, a hoard of Trojans also reached personal bests at Brockport.

“The results we had at Brockport are the reason we go to higher-level invitationals,” Tulowiecki said. “To watch our student-athletes elevate themselves along with their competition is what makes coaching so rewarding.

“We feel great about the fact that so many kids are hitting their stride, and running better than they ever have before.”

The following East athletes also recorded career highs: • Freshman Megen Landahl had a 30.20-second split in her leg of the 4x200 relay and a 2:53.60 800-meter split in the distance medley relay.

• Junior Ray Johnson (24.9-second split in his leg of the 4x200 relay).

• Sophomore Marisa Matusiak ran the 55 in 8.51 seconds.

• Senior Alexa Billingslea finished the 1,000 in 3:43.92

• Senior Dale Nicosia (3:02.78 in the 1,000) • Junior Matt Wallace completed the 55 hurdles in 11.14 seconds in addition to running a 2:18.70 800-meter leg in the distance medley relay.

• Sophomore Derek Madge had a time of 1:37.27 in the 600.

• Sophomore Emily Dauer (6:00.45 in the 1,500).

• Sophomore Tanner Zubler ran the 1,600 in 4:25.05.

•Sophomore Azure Pitts recorded a time of 47.98 seconds in the 300.

• Eighth grader Ray Sambrotto raced to a 5:11.80 1,600-meter leg during the distance medley relay.

• Sophomore Hailey Maddex (1:14.00 leg in the 4x400 relay).

• Freshman Kara Sztaba had a score of 27 feet, 6 inches in the triple jump.

• Senior Hayley Szeglowski registered a 25-foot, 3-inch heave in the shot put.

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

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

Division II Will East .................... 9-0-0-1 W. Sen. East ..... 8-2-0-0 Ken East .................... 7-1-2-0 Grand Island ............. 6-4-0-1 W. Sen. West .... 4-6-1-0 Hamburg ................... 4-6-0-0 Will South .................. 4-9-0-0 Ken West ................... 1-9-1-0

ECIC II Will South ........................ 9-0 Starpoint ......................... 6-1 Will East .......................... 4-5 Hamburg ......................... 4-3 W. Sen. East ........... 3-4 Sweet Home .................... 2-5 Iroquois .................... 1-6 Lake Shore ...................... 1-6

ECIC II Will South ........................ 8-0 Will East .......................... 6-3 Starpoint ......................... 6-2 Lake Shore ...................... 4-4 Iroquois .................... 4-4 Hamburg ......................... 3-4 Sweet Home .................... 2-7 W. Sen. East ........... 0-9

GIRLS FED HOCKEY

ECIC I Jamestown....................... 6-0 Will North ....................... 6-0 Frontier ........................... 4-3 Lancaster ........................ 3-3 Orchard Park .................. 1-5 W. Sen. West .......... 1-5 Clarence .......................... 0-5

BOYS FED HOCKEY

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

Potter’s satisfaction hardly ended with Green’s performance. Up and down the roster she found positives.

Adriana Lis poured in 13 points and Sid Bernadoni recorded 10 points, all in the second half, and four rebounds.

Paige Cocina, a sophomore, contributed four points.

Lauren Fibich (two points) wasn’t overly active on the offensive end, but she was tough down low on her way to five rebounds. Lienna Ortiz also corralled five rebounds.

There was defense, too, as West limited the Lady Bears, who are 3-7 and compete in ECIC IV, to their second-lowest scoring output of the season.

Casey Villagomez came off the Lady Indians’ bench and was a pest, registering a trio of steals and starting many fast breaks.

It was as complete an effort the Lady Indians have assembled this year, Potter said.

“We played very unselfish,” Potter said. “We’ve been trying to work on that. We were able to do some things that we haven’t been able to do all season. When one person tries to do it all, or two people, it’s definitely not what you’re looking for. You need all five people on the court on the same page at the same time.”

Going against a team outside the ultra-tough ECIC I broke up about as tough of a two-game stretch as a team can experience in Section VI. It certainly didn’t hurt West’s bid to see its hard work pay off on the scoreboard.

The Lady Indians’last couple contests were league bouts against Williamsville North and Jamestown, two sides that can put up 70 on a given night.

“It was a nice change of pace,” Bernadoni said. “We’re in a large division and we’re a smaller school, so it’s definitely nice to face some competition that’s more equally matched height-wise and talent-wise.

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Senior Lauren Fibich, left, goes up for a shot during West Seneca West’s win over JFK. It’s good to get back on the winning track.”

West regained some confidence with the triumph, Ortiz noted.

“We’ve lost a few, but this game brought up everyone’s mood,” said Ortiz, a center. “It shows that we are a good team and we can win. Everyone put in a full effort.”

Meanwhile, the Lady Bears dove for loose balls all four quarters, exhibiting the fight that’s needed when playing up three divisions. Jaclyn Smith paced JFK with 10 points while Toria Getz added six points in defeat.

Bernadoni pointed out that better ball movement and balanced scoring has been stressed in practice lately. West provided a heavy dose of both Tuesday, with one leading to the other, and it saw the type of team it is when that’s accomplished.

“(Potter) has been reiterating the fact that you can’t do it alone,” Bernadoni said. “If you want to win alone, you have to pick a different sport because basketball is not the sport to do that in.”

Basketball was the runaway sport of choice for every Lady Indian Tuesday.

“We passed the ball, we made a lot of great plays and we didn’t do too much dribbling,” Bernadoni said. “We spread the ball around.”

West attempted to start a winning streak when it played Thursday (Jan. 29) at Maryvale in another nonleaguer. Results of the game were not available at press time. The Lady Indians get back to ECIC I action with a tilt at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday (Feb. 3) at Lancaster.

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Rod, Gun & Game: Super Bowl Sunday — time for venison nachos, walleye tacos

By Forrest Fisher OUTDOOR COLUMNIST

This is a great time to relish the satisfaction of delicious meals that can result from the successful sportsmen pursuits of hunting wild game and fishing. There is something very special about the culinary delights that connect us to conservation practices, the purity of organic food from wild harvest, and the reality of incredible taste from this healthy food source.

Great tasting healthy food helps to justify the cost of the license and gear, and all the time we spend learning about how to be successful.

A few years ago, my family started looking around for proven recipes that would provide even more range on how we prepare our wild bounty from the lands and the lakes around us. We discovered the “Wild Harvest Table” from Cornell Cooperative Extension nutrition educator Moira M. Tidball, a culinary aficionado who enjoys cooking all kinds of wild game and offers free, proven advice. The result has been delicious and nutritious!

For Super Bowl weekend, we are preparing two of Tidball’s crowd-pleasing recipes that have become our favorites: venison nachos and walleye tacos. Sounds awesome, right?! Let me share with you that there is never any leftovers from either recipe.

For the Venison nachos, health consumers today all ap-

preciate that using the venison instead of beef lowers the fat content of typical nacho recipes. This recipe is quite simple, even I am able to succeed in the kitchen with it.

In a stock pot, add one tablespoon of olive oil and brown the venison over medium-high heat. Add one medium to large chopped white sweet onion and cook 3-5 minutes more until the onion is translucent.

Add 2-3 cloves of minced garlic and 2-3 tablespoons of chili powder, cook another minute (don’t let the garlic get brown). At this point, adding one teaspoon of oregano and one teaspoon of cumin is optional, if you like those flavors (I do). Then add one tablespoon of brown sugar and one 28-ounce can of diced tomatoes (or one quart of home canned tomatoes) and gently stir the entire mix in the pan.

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, once there, lower the heat and simmer the chili about half an hour until it thickens and starts to smell “so good!” Then add one 15-ounce can of red kidney beans or black beans, your choice, but drain and rinse before adding. Then cook until heated through and the consistency is thick. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

We then pour the mix into a wide baking dish, sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top and place it in the oven preheated to 400 degrees. Heat some tortilla chips in the oven at the same time. Remove when the cheese melts (about six minutes or so). Spoon some of the mix

One happy future fisherman, 3 year-old Jason Hadley of Buffalo, was one of the happy youth winners of a Shakespeare rod/reel/tackle outfit from the Erie County Federation of Sportsmen free raffle last weekend at the Niagara Outdoor Expo. right into the warmed tortillas, add some sour cream topping and dig in!

This recipe makes six to eight 1-cup servings.

Nutritionally, a 1-cup serving is about 360 calories, offers 25 percent of daily adult needs for Vitamin A and Calcium, 30 percent for Vitamin C and 20 percent for iron, with 24 grams of protein!

The walleye tacos are even easier. Ingredients you’ll need include one pound of boneless, skinless, walleye fillets with the blood vein removed, 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil,

2 tablespoons of lime juice (juice from one large lime), ½ tablespoon of chili powder, ½ teaspoon cumin powder, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped), 1 small jalapeno (diced) and ¼ cup of red onion (diced), with a dash of salt and pepper to your taste.

Mix up a marinade of the olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, oregano, cilantro, jalapeno, red onion, salt and pepper in a baking dish large enough to also hold the fish.

Add the fish fillets and spoon the marinade on top to coat

the fish. Cover and move to the ‘frig for 1 hour, then turn the fillets over and stand in the ‘frig for one more hour.

Remove the fish and cook in a sauté pan for about four minutes, then flip and cook for two more minutes or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Remove from the pan and coarsely chop the fish.

To serve, spoon about ½ cup of fish into the center of a warmed corn or four tortilla, add some sour cream, some shredded lettuce or cabbage or coleslaw and some salsa. Fold or wrap the tortilla so it can be picked up easily and enjoy.

This recipe makes about four servings of three ounces each, about 170 calories, only 2 grams of carbohydrates, 1.5 grams of fat and 22 grams of protein.

For other tasty, easy to prepare wild game recipes, be sure to check in with the Cornell Wild Harvest Table website at: http://wildharvesttable.com/. The website also includes nutrition information labels that are helpful for folks watching their calories and vitamin intake levels.

How to Stay Warm in Winter Word of advice from those in the know are usually helpful to folks who can never seem to stay warm in winter. When you head out into cold or wet weather, you must try to avoid wearing cotton clothing. Cotton absorbs your sweat and human moisture, insulates poorly and dries very slowly, helping to keep you cold! In-

stead, wear a base layer made from merino wool to wick moisture away and keep you dry (try merino wool socks too), then add an insulating layer such as fleece or down, and top with a waterproof or breathable shell. You will always be toasty warm in the winter outdoors. Good luck!

WNY Safari Club Invites Public The WNY Safari Club holds their monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Michael’s Banquet Facility, 4885 Southwestern Blvd., in Hamburg. Members and non-members are all welcome to attend (FREE).

Each meeting offers an invited speaker and attendees can enjoy an optional buffet dinner for only $10 while enjoying the camaraderie of like-minded outdoor sportsmen folks! The group will discuss current sportsmen issues, plans for 2015 youth events and plans for youth wood duck house building at Marvin Winter’s farm.

Outdoors Calendar Feb. 1: 3D Winter Archery, 2015 league, walk-ons welcome, Collins Conservation, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., info: 432-6035 Feb. 4: WNY Safari Club meeting, public is invited, FREE, Michael’s Banquet Hall, 4885 Southwestern Blvd., Hamburg, 7 p.m.

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WSRC brings Christmas to family in need HarborCenter to host West Side Rowing Club (WSRC) continues to support its community through philanthropic efforts, most recently with the Mothers of Alumni Rowers (M.O.A.R.s) group, bringing Christmas to a St. Patrick’s Friary family-in-need with gifts and a special holiday meal.

M.O.A.R.s began in 2012 to continue the kinship among WSRC rowing families whose athletes had graduated. Once a month, the group gets together and has an outing, including each year’s seniors’ mothers to continue as volunteers at the Club. This past year for their December philanthropy, the group voted to sponsor a family-in-need for the Christmas holidays. One of M.O.A.R.s founding members, Maryalice Victor, and her mother, Kathie Brinkworth, have been actively involved with the St. Patrick’s

Friary Pantry for many year.

“The group jumped at the chance to sponsor a family for the holidays,” Victor said.

The donations provided for a Christmas to remember for the family, with presents for each of the six family members and a special holiday dinner.

The St. Patrick’s Friary is run by coordinator, Monica Kwiatkowski, and her assistant, Jim Dudziak, under the direction of the Franciscan Friars.

For many years, the Pantry has provided support for numerous area families. While delivering the group’s donations, Victor and member Barbara Johnson discovered one of the Pantry volunteers, Betsy Broderick Kurzdorfer, is the great niece of Michael Broderick, the second (and longest serving President) of the West Side Rowing Club.

Kurzdorfer’s father, Thomas, was the son of Joseph Broderick,

Michael Broderick’s brother.

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

for each family member and a special family Christmas dinner.

About the West Side Rowing Club: The West Side Rowing Club was founded in 1912 with a mission to promote the advancement of the physical, mental, and moral well being of the youth in Buffalo and the surrounding areas.

Since 1921, West Side has hosted high school teams.

Throughout its 102 years, West Side has won countless national and international championship events, having sent over 30 athletes to represent the United States at the Olympic Games and Elite World Championships, and advanced hundreds of youth athletes to top collegiate schools and rowing programs across North America.

girls state championships Some of the best women’s ice hockey in New York State will be coming to HarborCenter when the Western New York Girls Varsity Ice Hockey Federation hosts the 2015 New York State Girls Varsity Ice Hockey Championships. This is the first time the NYS Championships have been held in the West.

The two-day event opens Friday, Feb. 6 with Section III facing Section VI and Section X facing Section VII. Those games will be at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., respectively. On Saturday, Feb 7, the winner of those games will face off at 1 p.m. for the New York State Championship.

With playoffs being held this week around the state, the teams participating are

still unknown.

Last season, the championship game ended with Skaneateles and Potsdam as co-champions after four overtimes. There is no shootout in the girls varsity sport.

Locally, Orchard Park/ Frontier, Kenmore and Williamsville were in the lead in points with Section VI playoffs scheduled for Thursday (Jan. 29); semi-finals are on Tuesday, Feb. 2 and the WNY Championship Thursday, Feb. 4. Those games are being held at Northtown Center in Amherst.

Tickets for the NYS Championship are $6 for both of Friday’s games and $6 for the championship game on Saturday. Tickets will be available at the door.

Canisius and Niagara rivalry extends beyond hardwood

By Mike Haim COLUMNIST

While geography alone does not make for a significant rivalry in the sports world, it does often help.

If proximity were the sole criteria for ranking local collegiate rivalries, then Canisius College and the University at Buffalo would be scratching and clawing their way through their occasional meetings on the fields or courts.

As it turns out, those two schools don’t generate much hatred for each other, mostly because the schools don’t share a conference affiliation to help drive animosity. On the other hand, students and alumni of Canisius and Ni-

agara University have been trading barbs for decades, primarily due to a long-term basketball history.

The schools have intertwining traditions dating back to the era before those storied Saturday night doubleheaders at Memorial Auditorium. But those legendary weekend outings in the 1950s and 1960s solidified a hoops rivalry that continues to this day with twice-yearly Metro Atlantic conference matchups.

In recent years, however, the Canisius-Niagara rivalry has not been limited to hardcourts at facilities named Koessler or Gallagher. The hockey programs at each college have been drawing an increased amount of attention, and games between the rivals

are becoming more anticipated each season.

The last 10 years or so have been a sort of Ground Zero for the local hockey programs. After playing at the Division III level since 1980, Canisius moved to Division I competition in 1998, one season after Niagara established its Division I program. In 2003, the schools were joint hosts of the NCAA Frozen Four, setting in motion a flurry of activity which helped grow each program.

Canisius became a charter member of Atlantic Hockey when the league formed for the 2003-04 season.

Niagara remained a member of College Hockey America until 2009-10, but still often had Canisius on its schedule. When the Purple Eagles

joined Atlantic Hockey for the 2010-11 campaign, it accelerated the importance of games against Canisius and helped foster the natural rivalry.

Last weekend, the teams met twice at Dwyer Arena, where Canisius swept the games by 4-1 and 6-4 scores. The results were consistent with each team’s recent play: Canisius (128-6, 11-4-5 in Atlantic Hockey) extended its undefeated streak to seven games (6-0-1), its longest stretch since 2000-01, while Niagara (3-19-2, 3-13-2) dropped its sixth straight and has not won in 12 contests (0-10-2).

Even though the schools are trending in opposite directions this season, the rivalry has had its share of

significant games in recent years. The schools met in the first round of the 2011 Atlantic Hockey tournament, with Canisius coming out victorious. In February 2013, the teams split a pair of games when Niagara was ranked #15 in the nation.

The Purple Eagles held that same ranking a few weeks later, when the Golden Griffins scored a 5-3 win in a head-t0-head matchup in the Atlantic Hockey semifinal; Canisius went on to the NCAA Tournament, where it lost to Quinnipiac in the first round.

Last weekend, the games drew decent crowds of 1,013 and 1,302 on the Niagara campus, where capacity is about 1,400. It’s easy to anticipate potential sellouts of 2,000 when the

teams eventually play each other in Canisius’ new Harborcenter home next season.

To boot, Niagara could turn its fortunes around soon. Before this year, it has never suffered consecutive sub-.500 seasons as a Division I program, so a quick rebound wouldn’t be surprising. Canisius is on the upswing, bolstered by a home facility it can call its own.

Once the schools establish equal footing on the ice, there’s no telling how intense the rivalry will become. Who knows? It could even move beyond the traditional one we’ve seen on a wooden floor for decades. www.twitter.com/mikehaim

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Senator Patrick M. Gallivan (R-C-I, Elma) announces the Senate has passed a bill that would require New York State to notify a local municipality when a sex offender is transferred from a state facility to a community program or residence.

The bill sponsored by Gallivan would amend the mental hygiene law to require the Commissioner of the Office of People With Developmental Disabilities to notify the chief executive officer of any municipality where a sex offender is transferred. The superintendent of schools in which the facility is located must also be notified.

“Local officials have a right to know about the transfer of sex offenders

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The legislation would require the Commissioner of OPWDD to notify local officials no later than ten calendar days prior to the transfer taking place.

The state has placed several developmentally disabled sex offenders at state-owned group homes on Leydecker Road in the Town of West Seneca and in the Village of Scottsville in Monroe County after a state facility

near Rochester was closed, catching the community off guard and raising concerns about public safety.

The bill was part of a package of legislation passed by the Senate that would help keep communities safer from sexual predators. The seven bills, which have been sent to the Assembly, would help prevent the most dangerous offenders from having contact with children and college students, strengthen penalties for those who help sex offenders evade registration requirements, and create a public awareness program to educate schools, community groups, and clergy on issues related to sex offenders.

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