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After the death of their daughter Amanda from carbon monoxide poisoning in 2009, Ken and Kim Hansen have been doing everything possible to prevent others from experiencing the same hardship they went through. The Amanda Hansen Foundation held an event at West Seneca West High School Saturday, Jan. 3, in which they gave out 400 carbon monoxide detectors. Since the foundation was started in 2010, the Amanda Hansen Foundation has given away 17,000 detectors. “It’s a great feeling knowing that we are helping so many people that can’t afford CO detectors or just getting them into people’s homes and make sure they are aware of the dangers of carbon monoxide, said Ken Hanson, Amanda’s father and President of the Amanda Hanson Foundation. “They turned a negative into a positive and said how can we reach out to the community and how can we do something,” said Assemblyman Michael Kearns. Not only does the Amanda Hansen Foundation donate carbon monoxide detectors to people in need, they have now started donating furnaces as well. Last year, companies including Northeast Mechanical Inc., Warm and Fuzzy Home Heating and Cooling, Roy’s Plumbing, Heating and Cooling, Heatwave Heating and
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West Seneca Supervisor Sheila Meegan (third from left) presenting a certificate of merit to the Amanda Hansen Foundation for all the hard work they do helping people stay safe from carbon monoxide, Pictured from left, Kim Hansen, Ken Hansen, Meegan and Assemblyman Michael Kearns. Cooling and Reimer Heating and Air Conditioning, donated 17 furnaces to the Amanda Hansen Foundation and they were all honored at the West Seneca West event. “I’m very proud to be helping the Amanda Hansen Foundation,” said Roger Hoffman of Northeast Mechanical Inc. “It’s great to give back to the community and we look forward to working with them for years to come.” Kelsey Williams, a customer care representative for Reimer Heating and Air Conditioning and friend of Amanda spoke at the event about the person Amanda
was and the great work of the Amanda Hansen Foundation. “Knowing that I was friends with Amanda, it really means a lot to me that Reimer Heating and Air Conditioning is a part of the Amanda Hansen Foundation and I’m glad to be able to help everybody else out that we can,” said Williams. West Seneca Supervisor Sheila Meegan also announced at the event that a congratulation to the Amanda Hansen Foundation for giving their 17,000 carbon monoxide detector will appear on the town sign starting Jan. 12. Meegan also
presented Ken and Kim a certificate of merit for all the work they have done not just for the local community, but for all of Erie County. “It’s great to work with a family like that that’s willing to take an absolute tragedy and prevent it for other families,” said Meegan. “Kim and Ken have never stopped looking out for us.” For more information on the Amanda Hansen Foundation or to fill out a survey to apply for a new furnace or CO detector, visit their web site at amandahansenfoundation.org.
Community Days, scholarships done by Community Service Organization of the Year By William Homan SUN CORRESPONDENT
The West Seneca Chamber of Commerce recently named the West Seneca Civic and Patriotic Committee as their 2015 Community Service Organization of the Year. The organization, which has been in existence since 1974, was originally commissioned by the United States Government to celebrate the bicentennial year in 1976. Following the success and excitement of the initial celebration, the group decided that this was something that could take place every summer and kept the event even though it was no longer being commissioned by the government. Joan Lillis, the current Chair of the committee, was the only woman involved in the original planning of the
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event and is thrilled to still be celebrating what is now referred to as ‘Community Days.’ “We feel so great about what we are doing,” Lillis exclaimed. “We’ve been celebrating for almost 41 years and it’s amazing how it brings together communities and involves so many people.” Community Days is an annual event that takes place during the summer in West Seneca. Beginning on Friday evening, Community Days features a multitude of rides for children and young adults, food for all ages, a beer tent and live music. The fun continues on Saturday with a large parade featuring a number of local organizations. At dusk on Saturday, there is a fireworks display. Dave Dingwall, who is the co-chair of the event and has been with the committee for
over 30 years, raved about the fireworks display. “It truly is one of the best displays in the area and we always have a large crowd come and enjoy that.” Dingwall, a former firefighter in the West Seneca district, noted that despite having been around for almost 41 years, the event has remained largely unchanged. “I grew up in West Seneca and I’ve always been involved in something here,” Dingwall said. “Everything that we make as a committee goes into this event and I think the residents enjoy it.” In addition to Community Days, the West Seneca Civic and Patriotic Committee awards a number of scholarships to students at local schools. Last year they awarded a $500 scholarship to a male and female student at West Seneca West Senior, West Seneca East Senior,
and Orchard Park High School. They also awarded a $500 scholarship to a student at Bishop Timon, Saint Francis High School, Mount Mercy Academy, and Immaculata Academy. In total, they awarded $5,000 in scholarships last year. “We are so honored to receive this award and we are looking forward to the dinner celebration,” Lillis said. The West Seneca Chamber of Commerce hosts their 68th Annual Community Awards Dinner beginning at 5:30 p.m., on Thursday, February 12 at Kotecki’s Grandview Grove. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres begin at 5:30 p.m., with the dinner and awards scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $40 for an individual ticket, $80 for a couple, and $320 for a table of eight. Tickets are available for purchase through the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce.
The West Seneca town board held their reorganizational meeting Jan.5 in which a Town Attorney was reestablished for West Seneca and the town judge was reinstated for his fourth year. At last year’s reorganizational meeting, the board decided to abolish the town attorney position and instead go with the firm of Jaeckle Fleischmann & Mugel, LLP. But after looking at the best interests of the town, the board decided to reinstate the town attorney position and appoint John Fenz. Supervisor Sheila Meegan said that it good to once again have a local attorney again for West Seneca. “I am very happy that we went back to a town attorney,” said Meegan. “I didn’t feel that having a firm represent the town was in the best interest of the town. Having an attorney hands on who has great recall of the town’s history is a positive for the town.” Another change made at this year’s reorganizational meeting was hiring the firm Drescher & Malecki LLP as the Town’s Director of Finance. Meegan stated that she is happy that the town is going back to the way it was after trying a few changes that they felt did not serve the town’s best interests. “I think we as a board are moving in a positive director together,” said Meegan. “We tried something different and it just wasn’t something that we were going to stay with. We gave it a shot, but it didn’t work out in the best interests of the town and that’s our responsibility, to do what serves all.” At the end of the meeting, Town Justice Jeff Harrington was sworn in after winning the election unopposed in November 2014. “He has proven that he has been serving the town well and he will continue to serve the town well as our town justice,” said Meegan. “I was again honored to have the opportunity to swear him in to do four more years of service to our community.” The next West Seneca Town Board meeting will be held Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. with a work session preceding the meeting at 3 p.m.
Chamber of Commerce awards local business By William Homan SUN CORRESPONDENT
For franchise owner Rick Schunke Sr. and his wife Karen, bringing Just Pizza to West Seneca was an easy choice. The local, privately owned franchise opened in 2007 and has been a major hit amongst the community ever since. Now, almost eight years after the opening, Just Pizza has been named the 2015 West Seneca Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year. Employing roughly 30 full and part-time employees, the company provides a family oriented atmosphere that has resulted in some of its first, part-time high school employees remaining with them to this day. In addition to the dedicated employees, Just Pizza has built a loyal fan base in West Seneca by working to play an active part in community events and remain an affordable option for local organizations.
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
STUDENTS MAKE PRESIDENT’S LIST ...... SECT. A PAGE 7
WEGMANS DONATE TO FOOD BANK...... SECT. B PAGE 8
COMMUNITY EVENTS.............................. SECT. B PAGE 8
MILLS, LORIGO REAPPOINTED............... SECT. A PAGE 4
TALE OF THREE TAVERNS ......................... SECT. A PAGE 3
POLICE BLOTTER ..................................... SECT. A PAGE 5
SECT. B PAGES 1-4 SPORTS..................................................SECT.
ENJOY THE JOURNEY EXHIBITS .............SECT SECT A, PAGE 2
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SECT A, PAGE 4 EDITORIAL ...............................................SECT
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“Be Inspired� is the theme of the next art exhibit to be featured at Enjoy The Journey Art Gallery, located at 1168 Orchard Park Road in West Seneca. The exhibit will highlight the work of students from the West Seneca West and West Seneca East Academies of Visual Art, with an opening reception from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6. The evening is free and open to the public. Kicking off a new round of art classes is Dream Boards from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22. In this workshop with Rev. Xtalfeather, participants will create their own personal dream board. Please bring your own magazines, photos, cards, scrapbook items and inspirational thoughts to be cut up and pasted onto a poster board. Before class, be thinking about what you would like to manifest into your life of 2015 and be ready to see it visualize throughout the upcoming year. The cost for this inspirational class is just $20. Intuitive Painting with artist Jen Mutton will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27. Participants should bring a 16 x 20 canvas and five of their favorite acrylic paints, and wear comfortable painting clothes. Class begins with a short meditation before the artist leads you into an evening of exploring colors and feelings with acrylic paints and extraordinary tools. The cost is $20 and you will be amazed at what develops.
T h e p o p u l a r Wi n e , Women & Art class with artist Andrea Oswald will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29. Participants will paint two wine glasses and a matching wine bottle featuring a “winter trees� design. The cost for this class is $30. A Zentangle 101 class with artist Kelly Barone is scheduled form 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18. In this class, participants will learn creative patterns while working with drawing pens; it’s a relaxing technique that anyone can learn. The cost is $35 and all supplies are included. Limited spaces are available for Tarot Card Readings with Leslie from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25. You must call ahead to reserve a spot for your 15-minute reading, and the cost is $15. A basic drawing class with artist Cindi O’Mara will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, March 31, April 7 and April 14. Participants in this class will be introduced to beginning drawing concepts such as line, shape, value, space, form and texture. These skills are needed for those who wish to learn to paint. A supply list is on the gallery’s website, and the cost is $60. To l e a r n m o r e a b o u t what the gallery has to offer, please call 675-0204 or visit www.etjgallery.com. You can also follow Enjoy The Journey on Facebook at www.facebook.com/etjgallery for frequent updates.
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things, so it really is an honor. We are a family owned business and I have all of my family here in West Seneca so we try and be active and participate in community events.� Most recently, Just Pizza worked with NYCM Insurance to provide free food for first responders and highway employees during the November snowstorm. Just Pizza has also provided food on more than one occasion for National Guard and military personnel in Buffalo. Recently, Just Pizza was named the Best Pizza at the Taste of South Buffalo, and Best BBQ and Specialty Wings by the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce. The West Seneca Chamber of Commerce hosts their 68th Annual Community Awards Dinner beginning at 5:30 p.m., on Thursday, February 12 at Kotecki’s Grandview Grove. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres begin at 5:30 p.m., with the dinner and awards scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $40 for an individual ticket, $80 for a couple, and $320 for a table of eight. Tickets are available for purchase through the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce.
Just Pizza works with the West Seneca Central School District to provide food for fundraisers, sporting events and to cater the West Seneca West Middle Moving Up Day. They also work with West Seneca Little Loop Football, the Buffalo Niagara Court Center, and West Seneca Baseball and Hockey. Schunke, who is also President of Schunke Insurance Agency and owner of the Yummy Yogurt Spot, stressed the importance of being active in the community. “We really try and do everything that we can to provide food for organizations in the area, and we make sure that when we do they’re receiving it a price where they are able to turn a profit for their cause,� Schunke said. “Other times we are able to simply donate items. We recently donated 100 pizzas to the West Seneca Police Benevolent Association’s annual picnic.� Schunke went on to note that it is a great honor to be selected for the award. “There are plenty of other businesses in the area who are working to do similar
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promoting independence and enhancing their quality of life. Grant proceeds must be used towards programming or operational costs of the non-profit organization. The Maria Love Convalescent Fund is named for its founder, Maria M. Love, who worked tirelessly on behalf of those less fortunate in the Buffalo community in the early part of the 20th century. Deadline is 5:00 p.m. Jan. 27.
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Kearns says No to status quo leadership in Albany This year based on his past record and recent newspaper reports I once again did not support the reelection of Speaker Sheldon Silver as leader of the NYS Assembly. In 2013 I publicly asked for Mr. Silver’s resignation due to Vito Lopez’s sexual harassment of his female staffers and the apparent cover up by Mr. Silver. To further compound these actions, this year there are new revelations concerning secrecy and lack of transparency by Mr. Silver. The New York Times reported last month that U.S. Attorney of the South-
ern District Preet Bharara and the F.B.I. were investigating “substantial payments� a real estate law firm had made to Speaker Silver over the years, despite Silver’s omission of those payments from his financial disclosure forms,� (Capitol New York 1-515) presumably with the NYS Assembly. “The tax certiorari law firm, Goldberg & Iryami, which seeks reductions in city real estate taxes on behalf of its clients, has made payments to Mr. Silver over roughly a decade, people with knowledge of the matter
have said.� (NYTimes 1231-14). When Mr. Silver claims that mistakes were made, the mistakes always seemto bestow a benefit of secrecy and concealment on Mr. Silver. Now for the last ten years we are supposed to believe that the F.B.I.’s investigation of thousands of dollars of income from Goldberg & Iryami, is a coincidence. This is not a quality the people of this state should want from a person who is elected by his peers to lead the NYS Assembly. It is another reason why I refuse to vote for him as Speaker.
Ironically, according to the 2006 Brennan Center Legislative Reform Update in a January 10, 2005 press release, Sheldon Silver stated, “New Yorkers deserve and are entitled to a more efficient, accountable and honest government,� despite all of this being said with superficial reforms and much fanfare in 2006, the revelations regarding Vito Lopez show this was mere lip-service. How can secret settlements using taxpayer dollars, which are outside the scrutiny of the Assembly be seen as open, transparent and honest? Today how can
undisclosed income be seen as openness and transparency, it can’t. The Brennan Center states that the hallmarks of a robust legislative body are: accessibility, accountability, deliberativeness and representativeness all of which are largely 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 New York State Assembly is tragically imbalanced. All of the above should disqualify Mr. Silver from consideration as NYS Assembly Speaker, it is the
accumulation of mistakes, poor judgment and the lack of transparency that should have prevented him from ascending to a leadership position with the Assembly. Are we to assume that the actions described above are leadership in the first place? Of course not. It is time for a change in leadership in Albany unfortunately the status quo regarding leadership in Albany was maintained. Michael Kearns NYS Assembly 142nd District
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The Erie County Legislature has unanimously approved a resolution calling on the New York State Governor and Legislators to extend the Brownfield Cleanup Tax Incentives Program in support of regional business development. The program allows tax credits for companies that rehabilitate unused, contaminated industrial sites to create new business opportunities. The resolution was approved 11-0 at the Jan. 8, 2015 Legislative session and copies of the resolution were sent to the Governor and State leaders. “Erie County has many underutilized industrial sites that would be prime for development if they were properly cleaned up. Unfortunately many of these vacant properties are significantly contaminated. Cleanup is an
expensive undertaking that has hindered future development. The County Legislature is strongly urging state leaders to extend the Brownfield Clean-up Tax Incentives Program, which has been extremely beneficial to our region. There are a lot of sites that still to be rehabilitated that will greatly benefit economic development,� said Legislator Rath. In addition to the Legislators’ resolution calling for the extension of the program, the Legislature’s agenda included several letters from the New York State Department of Conversation referencing specific projects that were completed in the past thanks to the Brownfield Clean-up Tax Incentives Program. “The district I represent, Hamburg, Lackawanna and
South Buffalo, is home to many brownfield sites, which is a challenge but is also grounds for great potential. These vacant properties are in great locations but need a lot of work before they can be utilized by companies. I am happy to support this resolution requesting that the state extend the tax credit and provide businesses with an incentive to invest in Erie County. We have seen how successful this program can be, including development of the new medical campus and HarborCenter downtown and Welded Tube in Lackawanna. This program is desperately needed in our region,� said Legislator Lynne Dixon. County Legislators were disappointed to learn that Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently vetoed the State Leg-
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outside the door. Or sample their Tiki cocktails and bring a bit of the tropics up north. Ballyhoo is easily accessible from downtown and the Southtowns and offers oneof-a-kind food and drink inside a warm comfortable atmosphere. Going even further back in Buffalo history is Ulrich’s Tavern. Opened in 1868 Ulrich’s was known as the oldest bar in Buffalo before shutting its doors in late 2013. That’s when Salvatore Buscaglia and his team stepped in to resurrect the establishment that served Buffalo residents for nearly 150 years. Situated at 674 Ellicott St near Virginia the well-known saloon watched the growth of Buffalo, continued on through its downward trends and is now reborn in its old-world grandeur under its new ownership and management.
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Chairman Mills, Majority Leader Lorigo reappointed at reorganizational meeting The Erie County Legislature held its annual reorganizational meeting on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015 and elected Legislator John Mills to his second term as Chairman. He was appointed unanimously (11-0) to the oneyear term. “I am honored to have the support of my colleagues to continue serving as Chairman. We had a lot of success in 2014 during my first year in the position and I look forward to a productive new year. The Legislature has a lot of work to do to capitalize on the 2015 tax decrease we delivered and to continue the trend of delivering relief for taxpayers,� said Chairman Mills. Chairman Mills was first
elected to the Legislature in 2005 and served seven years as Minority Leader. In November 2013 the first Republican-aligned majority was elected to lead the Legislature in 37 years, making Chairman Mills the first Republican to hold the seat in nearly four decades. Also during Thursday’s meeting the Majority Caucus re-elected Legislator Joseph Lorigo to the position of Majority Leader. First elected to the Legislature in 2011, Majority Leader Lorigo was the first Conservative Party member to hold the position when he was appointed by the Republican-aligned Majority Caucus in 2014. “In our first year in the ma-
jority, our Caucus made significant changes to how the Legislature operates, held departments and commissioners accountable, implemented internal reform and improved overall efficiency. As a result, the administration has also had to adjust how it operates, knowing the Legislature will not simply rubber-stamp items like it did during the first two years of the County Executive’s term. I am proud of the improvement Erie County has achieved under our leadership. However, our job continues and we pledge to remain diligent in dealing every matter that comes before this body,� said Majority Leader Lorigo.
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Grand larceny Zackery Bratek, 22, of West Seneca, was arrested Jan. 1 for grand larceny. According to a police report, patrol responded to a complaint regarding an envelope containing $1200 and a $50 check that the victim believed was stolen by Bratek. After speaking with Bratek, they responded to his motel room where he and his girlfriend were staying. After Bratek gave police permission to search the room, they found an envelope containing $925 in cash. Bratek then admitted he took the money. He was taken into custody and returned to the WSPD for processing.
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Jennifer Kochanowski, 36, of Buffalo, was arrest Jan. 3 for driving while intoxicated. According to a police report, Kochanowski was observed making a wide unsafe turn and accelerated at a high rate of speed. When patrol tried to initiate a traffic stop, the driver continued to travel at a high rate of speed and passed a red signal. At no time did the vehicle attempt to pull over or stop. The driver was also observed jumping a curb before pulling into a driveway. The driver exited the vehicle and attempted to flee into the house and was stopped at the front door. The driver had extremely slurred speech, glossy and watery eyes, poor motor coordination and the odor of alcoholic beverage coming from her breath. The driver refused all sobriety tests at the scene and was placed under arrest and returned to WSPD where she was mugged, printed and processed. The driver agreed to take
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Aggravated unlicenced operation Raymond Lee, 44, of Buffalo, was arrested Jan. 1 for aggravated unlicensed operation. According to a police report, patrol observed a vehicle having no muffler, and who traveled over the fog line before patrol initiated a traffic stop. Lee told patrol he had a suspended license and after a check, was found to have a revoked license. Lee was returned to WSPD.
Aggravated unlicenced operation Timothy Grandits, 26, of West Seneca, was arrested Dec. 30 for aggravated unlicensed operation. According to a police report, a traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle for not having a muffler. Further investigation found suspect to be operated listed vehicle with a suspended license. Grandits was returned to the WSPD on $250 bail.
Aggravated unlicensed operation Donald W. Scott Jr., 44, of Boston, was arrested Dec. 30 for aggravated unlicensed operation. According to a police report, the driver was observed making an illegal left turn before patrol initiated a traffic stop. A license check showed that his license was suspended for failure to answer a summons in Boston. Scott was taken into custody and returned to the WSPD on $100 bail.
Debut of health mall, growing economy, investment in parks, included in 2014 Erie County highlights Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz noted numerous successes that occurred around Erie County in 2014, ranging from the further strengthening of the local economy, to the debut of the new Erie County Health Mall in May, to the December passage of a budget with a small tax cut as part of his holiday message to all Erie County residents. “As 2014 draws to a close, I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season and extend best wishes for a good year in 2015. It is an honor and a privilege to serve as your county executive, and my heartfelt thanks go out to the thousands of Erie County residents who give of themselves every day to make life better for those around them,” said Poloncarz. “We truly are the ‘County of Good Neighbors’ because of you, and I am blessed to live in such a great county. There was much to be thankful for in 2014, and we look forward to more growth as a community in 2015.” Among the many highlights of the past year was the continued rejuvenation of the local economy, as the
county’s unemployment rate fell to 5.6 percent in November after starting the year at 7.2 percent. Poloncarz stated, “Our community’s renaissance is best seen through the reduction in our unemployment rate as thousands more citizens are now employed compared to just earlier this year, and our county’s unemployment rate is now lower than the state and national averages of 5.9 percent and 5.8 percent, respectively.” Poloncarz also highlighted a busy year all across Erie County government, noting the county’s response in January to the first blizzard to strike our area in nearly 20 years along with the return of Winterfest to Chestnut Ridge Park, an annual event that brings families and friends to the park for free winter fun. Winterfest 2015 will take place on Sunday, Jan. 25 at the park. Also last January, over 400 animals were vaccinated against rabies at a free clinic held at the North Buffalo Community center. “Winterfest and rabies clinics are good examples of the People’s Mandates, providing the services that residents expect and that provide a better quality of life,”
Poloncarz added. “In 2015 we will expand and enhance these types of services where possible.” A frigid February saw Erie County and partners breaking ground at the Buffalo Zoo’s new Arctic Edge exhibit, while the County Executive delivered his State of the County address on February 26. In March, Poloncarz joined Winchester Elementary School students as they distributed “Boxes of Love” to West Seneca’s Lexington Green neighborhood, which was hard-hit by spring flooding. March also brought the hiring of Jocelyn Gordon as the Buffalo Niagara Land Bank’s first Executive Director. April ushered in a busy spring with an observation of National Equal Pay Day on April 8 that included the county executive’s call for businesses applying for tax incentives from the ECIDA to end income inequality between genders in their workplaces. An extensive package of proposed reforms to the statewide Child Protective Services (“CPS”) program was presented on April 15, while another of the county executive’s
What to know about winter storm preparedness (NAPSI)—Many homeowners overlook one of the most important things to prepare for when the holiday season rolls around—winter storms. Experts believe homeowners are unprepared for winter storms, putting their families and their home in danger. So while you’re decking the halls for the season, make sure you take the following into consideration and ensure your home is both merry and safe. Major Dangers Associated with Winter Storms Homeowners can face major dangers when winter weather rolls around, including damage from the weight of ice, snow and sleet. In the case of major snowstorms, families can even be trapped in their homes due to blocked or frozen entryways. Cracked or burst water pipes connected to anything from steam and hot water heating to a fireprotection system can be extremely costly. Even after
the storm, melting snow can cause major flooding. Tips to Winterize and Protect Your Home Though the list of winter weather dangers runs long, there are 10 easy steps that can ease or prevent these issues, all while creating a safer home environment during emergencies. 1. Install weather stripping. 2. Have your furnace/ heating system serviced at the beginning of each season to ensure it runs properly, and have the filters changed. 3. Move furniture away from vents. 4. Add rock salt and sand to emergency kits to help melt ice on walkways. 5. Install roof-heating cables to prevent ice dams on roofs and gutters. 6. Insulate pipes. 7. Place a cover over attic stairs. 8. Insulate outlets with gasket covers. 9. Invest in an automatic
home standby generator, such as those from Generac, that automatically provides power for heat and electricity when there is a power outage. They turn on as soon as the power goes out and stay on until utility power is restored. 10. If you have extra money in your budget, go for attic insulation, which can save as much as 30 percent on heating costs. As a leader in power equipment serving residential, light commercial, industrial and construction markets, Generac’s products are available through a broad network of independent dealers, retailers, wholesalers and equipment rental companies. Basic winterizing for a home can be done for less than $200, but by investing in installations like attic insulation and a Generac home standby generator, you get the best level of protection from winter storms.
“Initiatives for a Smart Economy” saw its debut with the introduction of the WNY Sustainable Business Roundtable on Earth Day, April 22. May got off to a great start with the ribbon-cutting at the new Erie County Health Mall, located at 1500 Broadway in Buffalo. On the site of the former Matt Gajewski clinic, which was shuttered by a former administration, the mall setting provides state of the art primary, dental and mental health care to residents and greatly reduces the need for costly emergency-room visits for non-emergency situations. May was also a big month for free rabies clinics, as a herculean effort by staff at two clinics held that month resulted in over 1,600 animals getting vaccinated. Poloncarz continued, “I want to thank our partners in these endeavors, who share our vision of providing the health care services that residents need and expect. Both at the Health Mall and with the popular rabies clinics, Erie County alone does not have the resources to provide these services. However, working with partners allows all parties to leverage their abilities and resources to the
maximum to create better outcomes for all.” As summer began in June, Erie County and partners cut the ribbon on the new Sherwood Greenway trail in Tonawanda which will greatly increase waterfront access for residents in that area. July spotlighted the $8 million in total spending the Poloncarz administration has committed to Erie County parks since 2012, which includes nearly $1.3 million at Chestnut Ridge alone and extensive work at other parks. July also brought good news as Fitch ratings affirmed Erie County’s credit rating as “A” and praised the administration’s “continued prudent financial practices”. In August, the administration completed its fifth successful contract negotiation, as the CSEA Local 815 ratified a new contract, while at Canalside guests came to visit Shark Girl and enjoy an unparalleled waterfront experience. September stayed busy with work beginning on the Domestic Violence Tribute Garden at Isle View park, as well as Erie County’s recognition by AARP as an “age-friendly community”, and more good financial news
as Wall Street ratings agency Standard & Poor’s rewarded Erie County’s “consistently strong budgetary performance” with a rare three-step rating upgrade that increased the county’s credit rating to “AA-“, the highest rating the county has had since 2003. The final quarter of 2014 produced another increase in Erie County’s public health emergency preparedness score and a renewed commitment to fighting lead in our community in October. In November, County Executive Poloncarz signed his thirteenth Executive Order, requiring equal pay certification and compliance for all contractors with Erie County. November also brought the challenges of Winter Storm Knife, a seven-foot snowfall that spotlighted Erie County for an international audience. In December, the county executive’s proposed budget was passed unanimously by the Erie County legislature with minor amendments, and included a small tax cut that Poloncarz had worked with legislators to produce. Wrapping up the year, Santa Land returned to Chestnut Ridge Park on Dec. 13 and Dec. 14 to the delight of Christmas lovers young and old.
Canisius College presents lecture by Tobias The Canisius College Institute for the Study of Animal Human Relations (ISHAR) presents acclaimed filmmaker Michael Tobias, PhD, on Friday, Jan. 16 and Saturday, Jan. 17 in the Science Hall Atrium. Both events are free and open to the public. From 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Tobias will screen the rarely seen “director’s cut” of his critically acclaimed PBS feature documentary Mad Cowboy (2006). The film tells the story of Howard Lyman, a fourth generation cattle farmer who turned vegan. He believes that the chemicals and herbicides used in his farming poisoned his land and may have been responsible for his brother’s death at 32. The tumor on Lyman’s spine may have been the result of those same
chemicals. Following a miraculous surgery, Lyman abandoned farming to assume his major role as a lobbyist in the animal rights and vegan movements. From 7:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Tobias will give a lecture entitled, “The Many Challenges of Coexistence.” He will present images and footage gathered from his more than 100 ecological films which date back more three decades over a tumultuous environmental history. Tobias will share his views on some of the most salient conundrums which impact humanity’s habitat, species, populations and individuals. Tobias is president and CEO of the Dancing Star Foundation, a non-profit public benefit corporation focused on international biodiversity conservation, global environmental education and animal
protection. He is the author of more than 45 books (both fiction and non-fiction) as well as several edited anthologies. Tobias has written, directed, produced, executive produced, or coexecutive produced more than 100 films – TV series, documentaries and dramas. Tobias previously served as an assistant professor of environmental studies and adjunct assistant professor of English and the Humanities at Dartmouth College, an associate professor of humanities at California State University Northridge and the Garrey Carruthers Chair of Honors and Distinguished Visiting Professor at the University of New Mexico at Albuquerque. He is currently an adjunct professor of anthrozoology at Canisius College. For more information, contact the Office of Public Relations at 888-2790.
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Recently, the Friends & Neighbors Advocating Better Green Living of WNY (FNABGL) presented their “2014 Communities Gone Green Award” to the Erie County Legislature. All Legislative Districts received Certificates of Recognition. Legislator John Mills (sponsor) and Legislator Lynn Dixon (co-
sponsor) were presented with plaques. The Town of Evans was represented by Supervisor Keith Dash. The FNABGL was represented by Bob & Judy Palmer, Dave Stout, Ed Schneider and Bill Henry. The award was presented for the Promotion of Solar energy by the unanimous vote to Remove the Sales
Taxes on Commercial Solar Equipment in 2013 and Residential Solar Equipment in 2008. Since then Erie County has become the top producer of solar electric in New York State. Also as a result of this removal of the Sales Taxes, thousands of new jobs will be created in Erie County, a leader in Clean Renewable Solar Energy.
Have you spotted Sampson yet? Community Papers of WNY and LAMAR Outdoor Advertising have joined together to welcome Sampson to his hometown. The Buffalo Zoo’s newest baby giraffe can be seen in a series of eight billboards throughout the Buffalo metropolitan area, through February 1, 2015.
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eight routes and cross-street billboard locations, will win the collectible giraffe. After spotting all eight billboards, fill out the entry form on this page, and mail it to Community Papers of WNY, Attn: Sampson Billboard Contest, PO Box 790, Cheektowaga, NY 14225. All eight locations must be included and identified to be eligible; only one entry per person; one winner chosen per paper.
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American Red Cross and Dunkin’ Donuts launch campaign The American Red Cross and Dunkin’ Donuts are launching a new campaign this January to help increase donations and reward generous donors during National Volunteer Blood Donor Month. Through the new “Dunkin’ Donors Make a Difference� campaign, all those who come to give blood or platelets in January at Red Cross blood drives in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont and parts of New York will receive a $5 Dunkin Donor Card. “The ‘Dunkin Donors Make a Difference’ campaign and DD Card will give generous Red Cross blood donors more options when visiting our restaurants and appeals to the preferences of a wide variety of blood donors,� said Tamara Tenenbaum, Field Marketing Manager for Dunkin’ Donuts. “The DD Card can be used toward the purchase of any item at participating Dunkin’ Donuts – including coffee, hot chocolate and baked goods, among other items. We’re proud to partner with the Red Cross
to thank blood donors this January and help ensure a sufficient blood supply.� In addition, the DD Card features a Red Cross logo, is reloadable and can also be enrolled in the DD PerksŽ Rewards program. “The DD Card is a badge of honor for Red Cross blood and platelet donors both during the campaign and throughout the year,� said Kay E. Schwartz, CEO of the Red Cross New YorkPenn Blood Services Region. “Donating blood or platelets helps to save lives, and with Dunkin’ Donuts support, we can help ensure donations keep pace with hospital patient needs while recognizing blood donors for the heroes they are.� This campaign reflects Dunkin’ Donuts’ steadfast commitment to the communities we live and operate in,� added Tenenbaum. The Red Cross and Dunkin’ Donuts partnership has achieved great success during the past seven years by supporting the collection of approximately 562,000 blood and platelet donations during January, which
is often a challenging month for donations due to winter weather forcing blood drives to cancel and seasonal illnesses temporarily keeping some donors at home. Throughout the campaign, Dunkin’ Donuts franchisees will also participate by hosting blood drives, provide refreshments and encourage employees and customers to give blood. How to participate Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
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Armor Inn Tap Room Ellicottville is now open Residents of Ellicottville should prepare themselves for a new lip-smacking Barbecue restaurant in town. Owner of the Armor Inn Tap Room, JC Seneca opened his newest establishments doors on Friday December 19, 2014. This will be the second location opening for the Armor Inn Tap Room, which is located right in the “heart of townâ€? across the street from the Wingate by Wyndham Hotel in Ellicottville, NY. The Armor Inn Tap Room offers family friendly casual dining, specializing in mouth-watering Barbecue. They will be open 7 days a week starting at 7a.m. for breakfast, lunch, dinner and at 10p.m. a late night menu will be available. We will continue serving your favorite items including the Signature Smoked Wings and BBQ Nachos. We have also added new items including the entire breakfast menu, home-made pizza logs and BBQ Tacos. The restaurant will also feature a Happy Hour Monday through Friday from 11am-6pm and Thursday Wing Night, Fish Fry Fridays, Saturday Prime Rib Dinner Special and Sunday Kids Eat Free. Bring the family in and enjoy a great dining experience and a great scenic view of Ellicottville. Along with delicious food the Armor Inn will also feature a fun and entertaining nightlife. There is a full service bar with a wide variety of taps with brands and styles of beer to choose from for all beer enthusiasts. /LYH HQWHUWDLQPHQW ZLOO Ă€OO the restaurant with music so you can dance the night away RU UHOD[ E\ WKH Ă€UH SODFH Live music will be performed Friday and Saturday nights of all genres. This weekend we will feature the best Blues acts during Ellicottville’s
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Iroquois’ train a consummate team player By Aaron Garland SPORTS REPORTER
There is a train coming every time the Iroquois boys basketball team hits the floor. Zach Emer, the Chiefs power forward who coach Sean Lauber calls “Train” for his endless hustle and tenacious temperament while rebounding, just wants to do whatever it takes to help Iroquois win. That’s a dangerous combination for opponents — a strong craving for victory mixed with a 6-foot-2 sturdy frame that refuses to be denied. “My game is flying around to help out my team,” Emer said. “That’s all I’m about. I’m an unselfish player — I like to get other people points. If it’s passing for a wide-open 3 instead of a layup, there you go.” From the start of his varsity career as a sophomore, Emer realized that he is most valuable on the glass. He does many things well, but Emer, a senior, prioritizes rebounding above all else. He gives matchless effort, allowing him to win loose balls and boards more consistently than his adversaries most nights. He has the mentality of a linebacker, because he is one during the fall. “That’s what he is,” Lauber said of Emer’s nickname. “He is just uncontrollable and he goes as hard as he possibly can every second he is on the court. It never ends. He never gets tired, so it makes it very easy to watch him run around like crazy. “He’s just so strong. He’s 6-foot-2, but he’s 6-2 of muscle, and he just doesn’t stop.” “I just go as hard as I can, as often as I can,” Emer said. Emer and his fellow senior
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Zach Emer, a 6-foot-2 power forward, is averaging over nine rebounds per game for the Iroquois boys basketball team. co-captain Lucas Tait, the 6-foot-4 center, control the paint for Iroquois. It’s actually more than control. Nonstop persistence is not common in a lot of frontcourts. But that’s been the norm down low for the
Chiefs, who are 4-4 and have controlled the area around the dish both offensively and defensively. As of Jan. 5, Tait grabs 6.2 rebounds per game while scoring close to 16 points, and for the second straight year, Emer is averaging over
nine rebounds a night. “Guys don’t know how to handle them because they don’t give up,” Lauber said. “If they don’t get the rebound at first, they’ll tip, tip, tip until they get it from the guy. That’s something big men can’t handle. They don’t jump more
than once. These guys jump three or four times to get the rebound.” Emer’s motor has caused fits during his three years as a starter. The first couple seasons, his dedication to defense and rebounding were what made him such an asset.
He had offensive ability, but it was blanketed a little because the Chiefs had multiple guys who could go for 25 on any given night.
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Worth the wait: Cordero thriving for West hoops
Junior guard took long road to Indians’ varsity program
By Aaron Garland SPORTS REPORTER
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Will Cordero is one of West Seneca West’s leading scorers this season.
Will Cordero couldn’t wait to play for Dan Chavanne’s West Seneca West boys basketball team, and after an extended delay, he’s finally doing that this season. Chavanne said the plan was to bring Cordero, a junior guard, up prior to this year. Circumstances weren’t cooperative with that idea, though. Late in his freshman year at West, Cordero transferred to Cypress Bay High School in Weston, Florida. He was coming off his first campaign on JV for the Indians, and Chavanne expressed great interest in bringing him up to varsity the fol-
lowing winter. Instead, Cordero played another year of JV down south before moving back to Western New York this past summer. When Chavanne found that out, he was thrilled the dynamic scorer was returning to the district he began his school basketball career with in seventh grade. “The last time I had seen him was a couple years ago,” Chavanne said. “On modified, he was our best player. We had plans for him earlier, but we’re elated that he’s back. He’s a hard kid to not like because he plays so hard.” Cordero is equally happy with the move. Gone for a little over a year, Cordero noted he was glad to rekindle the friendships he developed since sixth grade, when he arrived in the West Seneca West boundary. The bonds are most profound with his teammates. “Here, I grew up with these
kids since sixth grade, so I knew the kids and I wanted to come back and play with them,” said Cordero, the Indians’ leading scorer along with senior Frank Borzillieri. “I actually had a choice if I wanted to stay down there or come back up. All my friends are here and I love playing for Coach Chavanne.” In Cordero, West has a guard who can put up points in bunches. Chavanne noted that mode is up and down, though, as Cordero is working on staying in games mentally more consistently his first varsity season. He’s still one of the two primary choices to take the ball when a bucket is needed, and a superb one at that. Cordero is equipped with a surplus of above-average moves when he has the ball.
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Basketball becomes way of life for freshman Weiner By Aaron Garland SPORTS REPORTER
When freshman Amanda Weiner told West Seneca East girls basketball coach Heather Radder her two favorite Christmas gifts were a Wilson basketball and a Spalding one, it was music to Radder’s ears. “You can’t be mad about that,” the bench boss said. So was hearing that the morning of Dec. 30, just hours before hitting a go-ahead turnaround 10-footer in the final minute of a win over West Valley, the Lady Trojans’ first triumph since 2011-12, Weiner was out in the cold, shooting jumpers with one of her presents in the driveway. So is knowing that, when not braving the bitter weather, Weiner spends free time at the local YMCA working on her game some more, often with her twin brother and East JV
player, Andrew. It all rightly sums up Weiner, who said basketball has become more than a passion. “It’s more like a lifestyle by now, and it’s only going to become more of one as the years progress,” Weiner said. That’s also what Radder wants to hear. Weiner is a talented and versatile forward who, alongside fellow freshmen starters Sarah Eisenmenger and Kelsey Kaufman, gives big hope for East’s future. Weiner is the team’s top scorer and rebounder, averaging around a double-double. The tall forward has a quality mid-range jumper, can finish at a high rate beneath the basket and despite not having overwhelming height — yet — has displayed an ability to block shots consistently. And, as evidenced by her clutch shot in East’s victory over West Valley in the consolation game of the Emerling Ford Holiday Tournament at Springville, Weiner is already a counted-on player. “Her play says it all,” Radder said. “She’s the first one done in sprints and her work ethic is awesome. She is the first one in
the gym. I know she spends a lot of time outside of practice working on things. I’m hoping this year’s freshmen class can help bring the program to where it’s capable of being.” As well as Weiner is performing early in her varsity career, the numbers are well below what she’s accustomed to. That’s because she was on modified a year ago, meaning she skipped a whole competition level (JV) as she entered this season. Still, Weiner is showing it was necessary to take that course. Radder didn’t worry about Weiner making such a huge move up because she thought there was more than sufficient talent and dedication. Turns out, Radder was right. “There was a small amount of intimidation at the beginning of the season, but it’s definitely gone by now because my teammates are awesome and they support me on the court and off,” Weiner said. “I’m growing more comfortable as the season goes on, and it’s only going to get better going on.” Looking ahead, returning to posting the numbers she was
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Basketball has become “a lifestyle” for West Seneca East freshman Amanda Weiner. during her seventh and eighth grade years might be closer than expected because of the damage she is doing so young. And much of that is attributed to Weiner wanting to be good.
After all, it takes something extra to make outdoor basketball a year-round sport in Buffalo. Weiner has intangibles coaches crave in players. “She brings intensity,” Rad-
der said. “She likes to be all over the court and take charge when necessary. She’s doing an awesome job as a freshman. Every day she comes in ready to work hard and she leaves it all on the court.” While the ceiling appears high for Weiner, she wants parallel potential for the Lady Trojans. East is showing significant signs of improvement from last winter to this one with Weiner and the other underclassmen. Senior Brittany Schuster, the second-leading scorer, is also a notable reason for that. Following the game against West Valley, Radder noted it was a win the program can build off of. Weiner is a central piece to that assembly. “She is an athlete you can put in any spot and she can take the lead and do what she needs to do to help out her teammates,” Radder said. “She is about her team and is a well-rounded player. I’m excited to see what she can bring, not only this year, but in the years to come. I’m very happy to have her for four years.” Twitter: @Garland_SUN
Cordero left Puerto Rico when he was 4 Fredette wins first varsity game, Chiefs take ‘Winter Classic’ “Cordero” from page B1
to the U.S. at 4 years old. A short time after, when he was in kindergarten, Cordero remembers playing basketball for the first time. It was nothing serious, just shooting hoops with his grandmother, but that was a memorable foundation of the basketball portion of his life. Cordero, who now knows English better than his native language, bounced from place to place until he enrolled at West for sixth grade. Since, that’s where he has been most comfortable, especially on the school’s court. On it, more than being a productive scorer and shot creator, the junior is an athletic defender who can stay with some of the top guards in the area. Much of Cordero’s game is dependent on confidence and poise, Chavanne said, and gaining those starts with his defense. When Cordero corrals both, he takes off and can become the most dangerous player on the floor. “When I play good defense, I’m at my best,” Cordero said. “When I’m playing good defense it leads to my offense. That helps us win. When I’m off on defense and slacking off, it hurts the team.” What Cordero doesn’t ever lack is the will to compete. Chavanne said that is his most enjoyable characteristic. The Indians’ coach had to wait longer than expected for Cordero to be on varsity, but he said the program is just fortunate to have him again. “I wish we had 10 more JEFFREY T. BARNES guys who have as much fire Will Cordero moves the ball up floor during a scrimmage at Nichols last month. as him,” Chavanne said. “He’s a competitor. His fire is like that during practice, “He can score from many He can score in traffic, too. He Cordero. There is much more to too. I imagine he would be different places on the floor,” is the most multi-dimensional it than recently starting his sec- mad if he lost in checkers. Chavanne said. “He can put it kid we have. Will brings a lot ond stint at West Seneca West. He’s a good kid and I’m on the floor and get to the rim, of weapons offensively, and he Born in Puerto Rico, Corde- glad he’s on our team. I he’s a good perimeter shooter, is a heck of a defender.” ro’s first language was Spanish, wouldn’t want to face him.” he can shoot off the dribble. It’s been a winding route for as he lived there until coming Twitter: @Garland_SUN
After a successful 3-1 run in the Cheektowaga Holiday Tournament two weeks ago, the Iroquois club hockey team has gone 1-2 since. First, on New Year’s Day, the Chiefs had their version of the “Winter Classic” with a game against EastAurora at the outdoor Healthy Zone Rink. Tyler Fredette manned the net and picked up is first varsity victory as Iroquois won, 4-3. Richard Karalus and Pat Stenzel scored in the first pe-
riod to give Iroquois a quick 2-0 lead. Aiden Abraszek and Jon Lavis had assists on the markers. East Aurora added two in the second period to tie things, but a great goal by Jamie Bonn followed to get the Chiefs back in front Iroquois defensemen Eric Rogers, Garrett Miller, Pat Marrone and Ryan Coulombe helped uphold the lead in the third period with a number of outstanding plays. Karalus’ third-period goal, off assists from Stenzel and Abraszek, turned out to be the difference.
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Iroquois seniors Eric Rogers and Aiden Abraszek set up against East Aurora on New Year’s Day.
Emer looked to for offense with Bowen, Piesczynski gone “Train” from page B1 When practice began in November, Lauber told Emer he would be counted on to put the ball in the basket more with Phil Bowen and Josh Piesczynski, last year’s top point getters, graduated. Lauber noted Emer was a presence beneath the rim on
offense last season, but his scoring lacked a little because he didn’t like to shoot. He didn’t always know what the best action was with the ball. But as a senior, he has a lot more confidence, thus more successful field goals. It’s more than being a bruiser
on the boards now. “It’s kind of new territory for me, but I’m getting used to it,” Emer said. “I stepped up, and now I maybe make a few layups and knock down a couple shots. I knew I could get to the rim, but I just didn’t feel like I was comfortable
with doing that (in the past). But this year I’m getting more used to it.” Emer has been decisive with the ball, Lauber said. He can use his strength and ability to get to the rim and finish or find his capable teammates — the senior is tied for the team-high
with 2.3 assists per game. The forward was asked to contribute a little extra and he is delivering, because, well, he’s aware doing that it increases the Chiefs’chances of winning. “This year he knows ‘Coach told me straight out that I have to shoot the ball more,’” Lau-
ber said. “So he does. When a team has a player who is that unselfish and will just do whatever it takes to help the team win, you just sit back and enjoy it. It’s rare to have that kind of kid. He’s the one.” Twitter: @Garland_SUN
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Starpoint sisters hold off late-game push from Iroquois
By Aaron Garland SPORTS REPORTER
The older Bradley and the younger Bradley. That’s who got it done for the Starpoint girls basketball team Wednesday night (Jan. 7) in a 60-55 win at Iroquois to remain unbeaten in league play. Junior Erica Bradley was consistent the whole night, netting a game-high 22 points — 10 in the first half, 12 in the second. Many of those came off of post moves she’s been working on, Lady Spartans coach Megan Rumschik said. Then there was the cool, unflappable eighth grader, Erica’s sister, Liz Bradley, who finished with 12 points. The key to that number, though, is when she scored the final three. They were delivered when it mattered most. After Marissa Parker scored a layup to continue a ferocious Lady Chiefs rally and bring them to within 57-55, there was a little more than 30 seconds remaining. If Iroquois couldn’t get a steal, the Lady Spartans were looking at the free-throw line being their path to victory. Liz Bradley had other ideas. Starpoint (7-1, 4-0 ECIC II) pushed the ball up the court and on the right wing, with room to shoot, was the varsity rookie. Forget trying to play keepaway with safe passes or worrying about pressure foul shots. She was going for the dagger, ready to make a huge impact
in only her eighth career game. Liz Bradley did, knocking down a three with 25 seconds remaining to secure the victory, as it served as the night’s final points. “We had Erica as our top scorer, and then Liz hitting the 3 at the end,” Rumschik said. “She’s clutch. She’s a gamer.” And for Starpoint, it’s a good thing the noise in the building picked up as Iroquois was closing in after trailing by 17 early in the second quarter. “I was yelling for a timeout (right before Liz Bradley’s 3), and I’m glad I didn’t get it,” Rumschik said. Still, Rumschik merely wanted to go over some last-second strategy had the timeout been awarded. There was encouragement for Liz Bradley to take the trey, and confidence in her making it. The coach didn’t mind that plenty of time remained on the shot clock when it went up. Liz Bradley has already earned the trust to not only be on the court in tight situations, but to be a difference-maker during them. “I trust all my shooters,” Rumschik said. “We do so many shooting drills, and I always say ‘If you’re open, just shoot it.’ “I think (Liz Bradley) has that gamer mentality where I don’t think she realizes these big moments. She shows no emotion — in a good way. Whether we’re up by 20 or up by two, she will take that shot no matter what.” Jenna Faulkner added 14 points for the Lady Spartans. It was the Lady Chiefs’fourth consecutive defeat and they are now 3-5 (2-2 ECIC II). But coach Frank Payne believes in good losses, and there were plenty of positives minus being outscored by 15 in the first quar-
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Marissa Parker and the Iroquois girls hoops team battled back, but ultimately fell short against Starpoint. ter, which ended with Faulkner banking in a half-court heave. “If we play like that we’re going to be fine,” Payne said. “I’m good with this. It’s a division loss, but we want to get ready for end of the season, and each one of these games makes us tougher. Each one of these experiences makes us better. We fought back and I’m proud of the girls for handling adversity early.” No situation or deficit was too daunting for Iroquois. It climbed back to within 30-24 at halftime, only to go down by 16 in the fourth. But
that’s when Colleen Wirth, who finished with a team-high 20 points, hit from downtown and started a remarkable 16-2 spurt that ended with Parker’s make in the final minute. Iroquois turned a potential runaway into a nail-biter in about five minutes. “When it was 21-6 after the first quarter they thought they beat us,” Payne said. “I’m extremely happy with the way we finished. I like the way the girls regained composure after going down early. When we settled into our offense I thought we did some nice things in the
Indians compete at Fredonia, West’s Bartz breaks school record in pole vault goal of attaining the school record in the pole vault,” West coach Emilio Mancino said. “We’re excited to help him reach his next goal of competing at the state championships. Our competitions intensify in importance for The West Seneca West boys the remainder of this season and girls indoor track and and we look forward to the field teams were at SUNY challenges associated with Fredonia on Jan. 3 for an these opportunities.” A/D/F tri-divisional meet. Also on the boys’ side Senior co-captain Jacob of things, freshman Peter Bartz provided the lead high- Borzillieri tied for second light for the Indians. He set in the 300-meter dash with a school record in the pole a personal-best time of 38.7 vault (13 feet), placing him seconds in his first effort at third in the event. The height the distance indoors. It was tied the state championship the fastest 300 the section standard, signifying that has seen by a freshman this Bartz has the capability of season. landing in the top three at The 4x800-meter relay Section VI Championships team of seniors Austin Enand qualifying for states. sminger, Michael Zielinski The senior is the third- and John Gorman and junior ranked pole vaulter in the Carson Tenhagen grabbed section. hold of a second-place show“We’re happy for Jacob ing, as well. in his efforts to reach his
Senior co-captain Robert Frazer registered a careerbest time (2:58.00) in the 1,000 en route to taking third. For the girls, senior co-captain Margaret Covley was one of two Lady Indians who picked up a win. She claimed first in the 1,500-meter race walk, crossing the line in a personal-best 8:27.20, which is the second-quickest mark in Section VI this season. Eighth grader Anna Rybczynski was the other top finisher, winning the 3,000. Sophomore Emily Marchitte was second in the 55 (7.61 seconds) and is also the top-ranked sophomore in the section for the event. Additionally, she is Section VI’s No. 3 triple jumper and second-ranked long jumper. On a New York State level, Marchitte is the top sophomore in the long jump. Sophomore Madison Zmu-
da recorded a third-place finish at the meet, as she was two spots behind Covley in the 1,500 race walk (8:45.80), which ranks her fifth in Section VI. Jordan Hauser, another sophomore, also placed third, running to a personalbest time of 5:29.90 in the 1,500. Senior Valerie Caballero, in her first ever effort in the 3,000, rounded out the third-place finishers. Eighth grader Alexis Zsiros is having a strong season for the Lady Indians to this point and is ranked in the top ten among Section VI competitors in both horizontal jumps. Further, she is No. 1 long jumper and triple jumper among all eighth graders in the state. Next up for West Seneca West is a limited selection invitational that starts at 10 a.m. Saturday (Jan. 10) at Houghton College.
second half.” The Lady Chiefs spread out the scoring as Calista Mis had eight points, including a big lay-in with 1:06 left to make it 57-53, while Grace DeSanto recorded seven points. Brooke Plonka, Kara Dobrzynski (two 3s) and Ajayah Arrington chipped in six apiece. Parker led the way on the glass, grabbing 10 rebounds while Plonka and Arrington each had six boards. There were times early in the comeback that Payne felt the offense was being rushed and shots were being taken early,
but Iroquois ultimately stayed the course and was nearly rewarded with a win. “I told them to just stick to the plan and execute our defense,” Payne said. “On offense we needed to get more passes. But we came back and cut it to two in the last minute. I couldn’t have asked for more.” Iroquois took on Hamburg on the road Friday (Jan. 9). Results of the game were not available at press time. It faces West Seneca East at 7:30 p.m. Monday (Jan. 12) at home. Twitter: @Garland_SUN
Chiefs fall to Joe’s, Canisius “Outdoor” from page B2 The Chiefs were then swept last weekend in a pair of contests, falling, 4-3, to St. Joe’s on Saturday (Jan. 3) before dropping a 6-0 decision to Canisius a night later. In the tilt against the Marauders, Iroquois fell behind, 1-0, early. St. Joe’s then struck for three more unanswered tallies in the second to take a 4-0 edge. But the Chiefs stormed back with two goals — scored by Ryan Marshall and Joe Giambra, respectively — to head into the final period down by a pair. Karalus closed the gap even closer with a third-period marker, but that’s as far as Iroquois would get. Goaltender Maverick Blachowicz performed well in the Chiefs’ net while Alex Held and Lavis recorded assists. In the tournament, Iroquois defeated St. Joe’s (3-1), Depew (6-5) and Williamsville North (6-2) before bowing out in the quarterfinals to Starpoint, 2-1.
Abraszek had two goals and an assist in the first game against Joe’s as Stenzel also scored. Blachowicz picked up the win between the pipes. In the high-scoring victory over the Wildcats on Christmas Eve, Giambra (two), Marshall, Held, Spencer Jones and Abraszek registered tallies. Lavis, Abraszek, Giambra and Stenzel all chipped in helpers. The Chiefs’ side of the scoreboard remained busy against Will. North. Sasha Hawkins (two), Karalus, Giambra, Abraszek and Marshall were the goal scorers while Stenzel (two), Lavis, Held, Miller, Tyler Hirsch, Marrone and Karalus notched assists. Jones scored the lone Iroquois goal in the Dec. 29 quarterfinal defeat off a pass from Lavis. The Chiefs next game is at 8:10 p.m. Saturday (Jan. 10) at Hockey Outlet versus Starpoint.
WEST SENECA SUN LEAGUE STANDINGS AS OF GAMES PLAYED BEFORE JAN. 8 BOYS FED HOCKEY
BOYS BASKETBALL
GIRLS BASKETBALL
ECIC I Frontier ........................... 3-0 Jamestown....................... 2-0 Will North ....................... 2-0 Lancaster ........................ 2-1 Clarence .......................... 0-2 Orchard Park .................. 0-3 W. Sen. West .......... 0-3
ECIC I Will North ....................... 3-0 Jamestown....................... 2-1 Orchard Park .................. 2-1 Clarence .......................... 2-1 Lancaster ........................ 2-2 Frontier ........................... 1-2 W. Sen. West .......... 0-5
Division II Will East .................... 5-0-0-0 W. Sen. East ..... 5-1-0-0 Ken East .................... 3-1-1-0 Grand Island ............. 3-2-0-0 W. Sen. West .... 3-3-0-0 Hamburg ................... 2-4-0-0 Will South .................. 1-6-0-0 Ken West ................... 0-5-1-0
ECIC II Will South ........................ 3-0 Will East .......................... 3-0 Starpoint ......................... 3-0 Iroquois .................... 1-2 W. Sen. East ........... 1-2 Hamburg ......................... 1-2 Sweet Home .................... 0-3 Lake Shore ...................... 0-3
ECIC II Starpoint ......................... 4-0 Will South ........................ 3-0 Lake Shore ...................... 2-2 Will East .......................... 2-2 Iroquois .................... 2-2 Hamburg ......................... 1-2 Sweet Home .................... 1-3 W. Sen. East ........... 0-4
GIRLS FED HOCKEY OP/Frontier ............... 6-2-1-0 Lanc/Iroquois ..... 6-3-0-0 Msgr. Martin ............. 5-2-0-0 Williamsville ............. 4-1-1-1 Kenmore ................... 3-2-2-0 Amh/Sweet Home ..... 1-6-0-0 WS/Hamb. .............. 0-6-0-2
JOE VALENTI
The West Seneca East boys hockey team was in second place in Federation Division II action as of Jan. 8.
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Never forget where you came from: WNY native signs with Bills his time at JFK. As such, he had his sights set on competCPOWNY SPORTS EDITOR ing as a thrower collegiately. Upon graduating from Corey Knox has always Kennedy, Knox reached been inspired by Tim Russert. out to UB throws coach Knox, a 2007 graduate of Jim Garnham about joining John F. Kennedy High School the Bulls for his freshman in Cheektowaga, didn’t know season. Knox’s inquiry, the late Buffalo native and however, didn’t go very well. “I wanted to go to UB “Meet the Press” host personout of high school, but I ally. But when he was in high school, someone important didn’t have good enough to Knox bought him a t-shirt distances to go there,” Knox on which a famous Russert recalled. “[Garnham], he’s a quote — one that resonated great man, he shot me pretty with him as soon as he read straight and told me, ‘You’re not a D1 athlete right now.’ it — is printed. “I took that as a chip on “The quote is, ‘No matter my shoulder.” where you go or what you do, “You could see the potennever forget where you came from,’” the 25-year-old said tial in Corey,” Garnham said. “But he was only 195 pounds by phone on Tuesday. Knox has long been fueled at the time. He was a 45-foot by those words. They’ve shot putter in high school.” Not long after, Knox pushed him to excel in nearly enrolled and competed as every athletic endeavor he’s a thrower at Midland Unitackled and they’ve served as a reminder to him to stay versity, an NAIA program humble and remember his in Fremont, Nebraska. And he took Garnham’s words roots. And there’s no doubt that with him. After a strong season as he’s done both of those a freshman there — one things. in which he was besting Last week, Knox’s lifelong most of UB’s top throwers’ dream was realized and his hard work validated when he distances, Knox said — he inked a reserve/future con- gave Garnham a call. “‘I called him and said, tract with the Buffalo Bills. ‘I’m beating the heck out A lengthy phone conversation with the newly signed of your guys,’” Knox said. NFL fullback revealed that “‘Can I get a workout over not only does he remember the summer?’” Knox returned home that where he came from — the city for which he now plays summer never to return to football professionally — but Midland. He worked hard he remembers and is thankful and earned a scholarship for the people who’ve influ- to throw for UB, where he’d major in architectural enced him along the way. Even after Knox had al- studies. “I gave him a shot,” ready thanked a host of family Garnham said. “We put him members, friends, teammates and former coaches, he was in the weight room and he sending text messages to add just went after it. He has a to what had become a laundry drive that few people have. list of people he’s grateful to Those are the people that make it. He had the determihave been helped by. “I never ventured too far nation to become something and I always try to remember not many people thought he where I came from,” Knox could be. “He’s worked so hard. said. “I’ve had so much He’s the first person I know support along the way, no from track and field that has question. It’s been crazy, the taken architectural studies, amount of messages, calls, and emails I’ve been getting gotten a degree and continfrom teachers, coaches, fam- ued to compete at the D1 level. ily. …It’s wonderful.” “One time, he came to Perhaps just as supportive — albeit unintentionally — practice and he looked like as Knox’s family, friends, death. I asked him how long teachers and coaches, how- he’d been up for and he said, ever, is a contingent of people ‘48 hours.’ I told him to go who told Knox he wasn’t home. He’d been up because good enough over the years. he had studio, weight room, “Thank you to the people he’d go back to the studio to who told me ‘I couldn’t’ maintain his grades, but he’d through the years,” Knox still show up for practice. I said. “They have been just as love the kid.” By the end of his colleimportant in my mind as all giate track and field career, who have been supportive. They’ve fueled unbelievable Knox had finished with four Mid-American Conference motivation.” That motivation was put medals, two bronze and two to the test very early in his silver. Additionally, he made it to the first round of the college career. NCAA nationals in both shot and discus his senior year. “You’re not a D1 But something was missathlete” While football has always ing. been Knox’s sport of choice, Love of the game he was heralded more as a While Knox undoubtedly track and field athlete during saw a great deal of success in
Never forget where you came from
By Tom Gallagher
PAUL HOKANSON/UB ATHLETICS
Corey Knox, a graduate of JFK High School and UB, signed with the Bills on Dec. 30. track and field, his favorite sport was and always has been football. Knox drew up memories of watching football games with his brother, Ryan, at Rich Stadium while their father, Rich Knox, worked as a bartender in the HSBC box there. He remembered playing football with lifelong friends Adam Bartoszek — who passed away a few years ago — Mike Bartoszek, and Dave Niedbala in a lot near Knox’s grandmother’s house on Willowlawn Parkway and at the Value plaza on Rossler in Cheektowaga. “I always knew I wanted to play football,” Knox said. So he took action. Having grown to about 240 pounds — he started college “right around 200 pounds,” he said — Knox tried to walk on to UB’s football team as a junior. But there was a problem. He hadn’t played in a while. “They couldn’t find a spot for me as a junior,” Knox recalled. “I went to their office every day. They didn’t want to waste a spot on a guy who hadn’t played football in four years.” But Knox didn’t sulk — he loved football too much for that. Instead, he worked harder. He maintained a strict diet. He continued to train and work as a strength and conditioning coach at Absolute Performance inside the Eastern Hills Mall. He trained under UB strength and conditioning coach Paul Childress, who, as a competitive powerlifter, owns world records in the squat at the 308-pound weight class. Knox was up to 250 pounds by the time the fall 2011 came around. And his hard work paid off when he eventually landed a meeting with Jeff Quinn.
Knox outlined for the former UB coach what he was willing to bring to the Bulls and “he finally gave me a walk-on position,” said Knox, who forfeited his partial track scholarship in search of a spot on the football roster. “From there, during camp I busted my butt, I threw my body at everybody that moved and I became the starting fullback by the end of camp and earned a full scholarship.” Knox said that he started every game at fullback his senior season. Not bad for someone who hadn’t played since high school. Little experience, few pro prospects After graduating from the UB School of Architecture and Planning in 2012, Knox aspired to turn pro. But just like when he first reached out to UB about throwing for its track team and just like when he first tried to walk on to the Bulls’ football team, he encountered some resistance. “Unfortunately, with just one year of college football experience, there weren’t many pro teams that were willing to give me a shot,” Knox said. In his head and in his heart, giving up wasn’t an option. He’d been told ‘no’ before. Naysayers had been consistently present while he was in college and he’d beaten the odds before. With his dream very much alive, he continued to work at Absolute Performance after college while doing what he could to get scouted by pro organizations. He attended three CFL scouting combines and two NFL scouting combines. No teams expressed interest. “I didn’t get any calls back,” Knox said. “That’s how this thing works. Lots of
great football players aren’t playing right now.” His fortunes changed a few months ago. Turning point About four months ago, Knox was contacted by the offensive coordinator of an Arena Football team in San Jose, California. The coordinator, Knox said, had seen some of the fullback’s film and was impressed. Not long after, Knox signed with the San Jose Sabercats. Meanwhile, fellow local Chris Manhertz — a former Canisius College basketball player who Knox said had worked out with the Bills a few months earlier but was told by team officials that he needed to hone his football skills a bit more and to return a few months later — had started working out with Knox at Absolute Performance. The two keyed on football drills for several months, and that’s when “the gears started turning in my head,” Knox said. “I had just gotten signed to a team,” Knox recalled thinking. “Basically, I ended up talking to [Manhertz’s] agent and he was able to get me a workout [with the Bills] at the same time as [Manhertz]. “We tested really well, they liked us both and here we are.” Knox joined Manhertz in signing a reserves/future contract on Dec. 30. He called putting pen to paper “a crazy feeling.” “At some points I was shocked. At some points I felt that it was just a dream come true,” Knox said. “I couldn’t believe it was happening, but then part of me said, ‘Hey, you’re supposed to be here. You’ve worked your butt off. You know you’re good enough, now it’s time to prove it.”
While Knox tries to prove it, though, he’ll remember where he came from. He’ll remember who helped him get to this point. He’s got his father, Rich Knox, and his brother, Ryan, who wasn’t able to play football past the age of 15 due to spinal meningitis and was an inspiration to Corey. “He wanted to play football more than anybody and I know he would have been great if he did get to play,” Corey said, adding that both Rich and Ryan “toughened him up” physically over the years. “He came to all my games and got me jacked up before I took the field. He’s always been on my mind and given me strength when I play.” There’s his mother, Lillette Daley, his grandparents, Pat and Ron Knox, other family members like his uncles, Al Watroba and the late John Bobowicz, and family friends like Ronnie Morcio. He’s got his girlfriend, Erin Burr, “who has been incredibly supportive,” Knox said. There’s a host of his coaches at JFK — people like Jim and Jeff Rogowski, Tony Krupski, Brian Hondzinski, and Pete Szymanski — and even Nichols gridiron skipper Colin Brinson, a JFK teacher that never formally coached Knox at JFK. There are teammates like Jacob Madonia, a fellow UB track competitor who has battled cancer since his second year of college and is a source of inspiration for Knox, and Garnham, who is “behind Corey 100 percent.” Then there’s training partners like Paul Miller, Matt Knotts and Tom Corradino, and a group of friends, including Dan Gund and Dave Dombrowski There is a countless number of others who’ve influenced Knox along the way. He won’t forget any of them much like he won’t forget where he came from. It’s how he’s wired (by way of Tim Russert). Not dreaming small Knox is unquestionably thrilled to have signed with the Bills — and rightfully so. But he has visions far more grandiose than merely signing a contract. “I don’t want it to just be this,” Knox said. “My goal is to be the best fullback in the league. I have visions of that. I don’t want to dream too small here.” He knows he has everything to prove with the Bills. But no matter what he achieves, he won’t be doing it for just himself. “I want to stress that anything I’ve done or will do in the future,” Knox said, “is as much — if not more — for the city, the team, and my family, as it is for myself.”
USA-Canada rivalry highlights women’s hockey tourney in Buffalo By Mike Haim COLUMNIST
For years, one of the most civilized cross-border relationships has been the one involving the United States and Canada. Sure, there are those times when the Boorish Chapter of Toronto Maple Leafs fans coopts the city of Buffalo, and then there are those “shopping weekends” which inevitably lead staff at local restaurants to lament the tipping habits of our northern neighbors. To be fair, though, Canadians haven’t cornered the market on unsociable behavior; I’ve seen equally questionable actions by ornery Buffalonians
who trek to Toronto for Blue Jays-Yankees games. Outside of those extreme examples, however, the USCanada dynamic is generally cordial, tolerant, and fairminded. That is, until the countries face each other on a frozen sheet of ice. Then the air of superiority wafts in both directions. That is being proven again this week as Harborcenter hosts the eighth annual Under-18 Women’s World Championship. When it comes to women’s internati0nal hockey, the only two countries with any sort of pedigree are the ones which flank the Niagara River. The European squads are steadily getting better, but it would be a major shock to see anyone but
the USA and Canada in next Monday’s gold medal game. Thankfully this year, there was no need to wait for a USA-Canada game, as the two countries kicked off the event Monday night in their first-ever meeting in the preliminary round of the tournament. The programs are no strangers to each other in the U18 event: they’ve been the only representatives in the previous seven Gold Medal games (Canada has won four of seven, including the last three). The 2-1 shootout win by the United States before a sellout crowd was an electrifying contest. The USA used an early goal and clinged to a 1-0 lead until Canada got the equalizer midway through
the third period from Sarah Potomak, the leading scorer in last year’s tournament in Budapest. The Americans got their first shootout goal from Jincy Dunne, who was named best defender in the 2014 tourney, then clinched the game when Abby Roque roofed her shot past Canadian netminder Marlene Boissonnault. Any credit for the drama and intensity seen Monday night has to go the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), which oversees the sport’s global competitions. The IIHF rejiggered the tournament’s groupings and placed the top four finishers from last year in one group, enabling the early battle between the perennial powerhouses.
The lofty status of the USA and Canada in the women’s hockey world was perhaps best proven by the modest number of tickets sold for the other three games played Monday. SwedenJapan drew 186 spectators, the Russia-Czech Republic game attracted a crowd of 341, and the Finland-Switzerland game a mere 227. On a smaller scale, it really isn’t much different than what we saw here four years ago when Buffalo hosted the men’s World Junior tournament. Back then, if a game didn’t feature the USA or Canada, it wasn’t really much of a draw. And those games involved future NHL talent. In reality, this tournament is the perfect event at the perfect
time. Harborcenter is ideally suited for this competition. The main rink holds a maximum of 1,800 spectators and I’d be shocked if most of the US and Canadian players ever skated before a larger crowd. The last two gold medal games attracted 813 (in Finland in 2013) and 940 last year. In addition, many fans attending this week are being set up to become return customers: next year’s tournament is hosted by nearby St. Catharines, Ontario. There’s really no better way this week to embrace that cross-border warmth. Even when the flags come out. www.twitter.com/mikehaim
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Wegmans’ $50,000 donation to Food Bank of WNY is a gift for affected agencies In the aftermath of the surprise November storm that crippled many communities, the Food Bank of Western New York will use a $50,000 donation from Wegmans, and funds from other donors designated toward disaster relief efforts, to procure and distribute food in areas hardest hit by the storm. More than 30 member agencies were heavily impacted by the recent storm, including those in the areas of Cheektowaga, Lackawanna, Orchard Park, Silver Creek, Springville, South Buffalo and West Seneca. These funds will be used to replenish the shelves at the Food Bank and designated member agencies. Each agency will receive monies ranging from $1,600 for small agencies to $3,400 for large agencies to acquire food from the Food Bank and distribute it to local families in our community. Collectively, these member agencies distribute an average of 179,480 meals to 24,000 people each month. “Knowing the damage that the storm caused, we reached out to the Food Bank of Western New York and learned they could use our help,” said Michele Mehaffy, Consumer Affairs Manager at Wegmans Food Markets. “We are grateful for the opportunity to help restock local pantries devastated by
the storm. As a longtime supporter of the Food Bank of WNY, we will continue to help in its mission, providing hunger relief in Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie and Niagara counties.” During the height of the storm the Food Bank of WNY was called upon by New York State to deliver food to an agency in Lackawanna where members of the National Guard delivered packages of food to families in need. In an effort to assist the Food Bank in replenishing its supply of food, Governor Andrew Cuomo encouraged companies and residents to donate. HSBC Bank responded with a donation of $25,000 for disaster relief food and WKBW-TV 7 and the Scripps Howard Foundation donated $5,000 and created a 7 Cares for the Community campaign encouraging viewers to donate on line to the Food Bank or at any First Niagara Bank. First Niagara donated $2,500 and customers added more than $1,000 in donations. Citizens Bank also donated $3,000. “We are grateful to all who donated to the disaster relief efforts and we are extremely grateful to Wegmans. They care, and it genuinely shows in their year-round commitment to our community,” said Marylou Borowiak, President and CEO of the Food Bank
of WNY. “These monies will have a significant impact in assisting our local families in need.” Darlene Sery of the Catholic Charities Food Pantries said, “We are grateful for the assistance we received from the Food Bank during the November storm. Their staff worked around the clock to get food to our agencies so we could distribute to our clients in need. Because of the hard work and the dedication of the Food Bank staff, we were able to provide our clients with food in a timely manner. We now thank them for this opportunity to restock our shelves.” “This is such wonderful news,” added Linette Crelly of the Southern Tier Food Pantry at Trading Post in Springville. “Hundreds of families in our service area who live paycheck to paycheck lost many days of work and pay due to the storm. This is very difficult, especially during the holiday season. We have seen a much larger number of first time clients coming to us for help. This food will help us meet the growing number of clients we serve. We thank everyone for this donation.” “What a blessing these disaster relief funds will be to our clients,” said Brent Doyle of the Southtowns Christian Center’s Feed My Sheep food pantry.
Energy tips for colder weather (NAPSI)—Here’s news that may warm your heartand your home. There’s now a new resource from the Eldercare Locator to help keep older adults safe and warm during the cold weather months. It’s a brochure called “Winter Warmth and Safety: Home Energy Tips for Older Adults,” and it provides tips about preparing a home for winter weather and saving money on energy expenses. Hints To Help You The brochure suggests
you: • Make sure your home is energy efficient by installing a programmable thermostat and sealing and insulating ducts. • Learn about energy assistance programs such as the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and utility nocutoff programs. • Avoid the risk of home fires by not using your stove or oven to heat your home. • Make sure carbon monoxide detectors are installed
and working properly. • Learn about Weatherization Assistance Programs (WAP). • Be sure to schedule a check-up of your heating equipment. Dirt and neglect are the No. 1 cause of heating system failure. • Insulate water pipes to avoid freezing and bursting. Be sure to drain and turn off outside waterspouts. • Identify alternative living arrangements should extreme weather conditions occur. Have a plan ready.
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West Seneca Ice Skating Classes will be held 3:45 p.m., 4:15 p.m., or 4:45 p.m., starting Friday, Jan. 9 at the West Seneca Ice Rink, 1250 Union Rd. (behind town hall). The class includes a 30-minute class and 30-minute practice. For more information, call 8747704. The Rotary Club of West Seneca breakfast meeting, Jan. 14; 7:45 a.m.; Alton’s Restaurant, 2221 Transit Road. Featured speaker – Jack Connors, President and Publisher of Business First of Buffalo and The Buffalo Law Journal; cost $10, includes breakfast. Info: www.wsrotary.org, or www. facebook.com/WestSenecaRotary. U n d e r s t a n d i n g Ve t eran’s Benefits Veterans, veteran’s families and veteran’s widows may be eligible for VA entitlements that they are unaware of. Address issues pertaining to death pension and nonservice connected pension with aide and attendance, disability compensation and other financial benefits from 7-8 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 15 at Elderwood Assisted Living at West Seneca, 580 Orchard Park Rd., West Seneca. Presented by Paul Romesser, NYS Division of Veterans Affairs. Free. Open to the public. Refreshments offered. Reservations required: 677-4242. Cross-Country Skiing/ Snowshoeing/Nature Walk begins at 10 a.m., Jan. 17 and Feb. 7 at the Penn Dixie Site in Hamburg. Cost: $3 per person, free to Penn Dixie members. Pre-registration required, call 627-4560. Bring own skis/snow shoes (rentals available at Gear for Adventure). “Understanding Funeral Pre-Planning” begins at 7 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 22 at Elderwood Assisted Living at West Seneca. Robert and Mimi Enos of Hoy Funeral Home in West Seneca will discuss the details surrounding pre-planning your funeral arrangements includ-
ing the advantages of preplanning, pre-payment and procedures for establishing a funeral trust. Followed by Q&A sessions. Free. Open to the public. Refreshments served after session. RSVP: 677-4242. JD’s Comedy Club begins at 10 p.m. every Saturday at JD’s Smokin’ Grill ‘n Bar, 1956 Ridge Rd., West Seneca. 10 Comedians compete for $1,000. $5 cover charge. Alcoholics Victorious provides a safe group environment where recovering individuals from all addictions and walks of life can gather in a safe environment to share their struggles and victories. Join us at 10:30 a.m. on Saturdays at Fellowship Wesleyan Church, 1645 Southwestern Blvd., directly across from the Southtowns YMCA. Info: 675-9245. Preschool Story Time for children ages three and a half to five and a half is offered in two sessions at the Elma Public Library: 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Mondays or 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Fridays. Call 652-2719 to register your child. West Seneca Woman’s Club Women in the Southtowns ages 18 and up are welcome to become part of this organization that serves the community, provides friendship and 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. A M V E T S P o s t 8 11 3 meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at the West Seneca American Legion Post 735. For honorably discharged veterans. Benefits, entitlements, socializing, field trips and service/community events. Info: Frank Weber at 6740780 or Bob Basher at 662-
2407. The National Parkinson Foundation Western New York (NPFWNY) sponsors monthly support group meetings for people with PD, family members and caregivers on the third Wednesday of each month at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 3512 Clinton Street, West Seneca. Support group for people with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease meets from 5:30-6:30 p.m. All are welcome from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Info: 218-1027 or 5723254. Southtowns Association of Widowed People for those ages 55 & over, meets third Sunday of every month at St. David’s Hall, 3951 Seneca St., West Seneca. Info: 542-2772. MOPS (Mothers of PreSchoolers) meets 6:15 – 8:15 p.m. first and third Monday at Fellowship Wesleyan Church, Southwestern Boulevard, West Seneca. Info: 652-9534. Elma VFW Post 5861 Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. every first Wednesday of the month at the Elma Senior Center, 3007 Bowen Rd. Book Club for adults meets at 2 p.m. fourth Tues. of each month Marilla Free Library, 11637 Bullis Rd. Info: 652-7449. Town Line Fire Dept. Ladies Aux. meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month. New members welcome. Info: 685-3986. Ovarian Cancer Coalition support group meets 7 – 9 p.m. last Tuesday of each month in the Ames building meeting room, Southgate Plaza, West Seneca. Info: 684-7434 or 681-9643. Senior Men’s Golf 2015 The Erie County Golden Agers Golf Club is seeking new members. We play Monday mornings starting in May with reserved tee times at Elma Meadows. Please submit name and address to Rovinwade @gmail.com or call Vince Wade at 674-6531.
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