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VOL 2 NO. 5
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 2015
T-NT Expo to be held March 28, 29
DAV is seeking coffee, cocoa
By Kori Sciandra
NORTH TONAWANDA SUN EDITOR
As we approach the first week in February, the snow continues to bless us with its presence and the chilly temperatures continue to drop. During the few minutes many of us have to walk to our cars in the morning or back into our homes after work, we experience a bitter chill that is usually followed up with a nice, long “Burrrrr.” Now imagine if you had no other choice but to endure that bitter cold, outside, throughout the entire winter - without
heat, hot water, or shelter. As many of you are aware, the streets of Western New York are filled with homeless or low-income persons sleeping on the streets, hoping and praying for a warm bed and a hot meal. Among those who are living on the streets are a handful of men and women who are listed as Disabled American Veterans. These are American war heroes whose lives are now changed forever. They gave up the luxuries that had in order to fight for the freedom of our country and upon returning home, due to
a variety of different reasons, they are now faced with the unfortunate circumstances of living their lives as homeless or low-income. These men and women, and their families, need the communities help. The Disabled American Veterans organization is fund raising for these men and women. Often, they are in need of coats, socks, blankets and more to help keep them warm. But, as a result of the communities response to helping their fellow men and women, those needs have been met.
The DAV is asking the public for their support through the donations of coffee, tea, cocoa, powdered milk, canned milk, and canned food. Other items are welcomed, the above listed items have been requested by the DAV. Those who wish to donate may so do by dropping items off at the home of Gerald Tidd, 460 North Ave., North Tonawanda. Arrangements can be made for pick up. For more information, call Tidd at 310-2004.
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For last 30 years, the Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas has hosted the biannual event, T-NT Expo. The event, which welcomes 6,000 to 8,000 patrons each year it is held is a great way to promote commerce, according to Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, Joyce Santiago. The T-NT Expo will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 28 and from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 29 at the Student Alumni Center, 405 Meadow Drive, North Tonawanda. Admission for the event is free. There will be shopping, food, door prizes, and more than 100 booths for guests to visit. “We only hold this event every other year, so it is much anticipated. It is a great way to learn hands on about the different companies that are represented there,” said Santiago. “It’s not just about where you’re located, it’s where you get your customers from.” This event not only helps to showcase the businesses located within the Tonawandas, but it is also a great way for residents to see what is available to them within their cities. “They really look forward to this. It helps them build their business. We have everything from health related companies to home improvement, pet, family, financial, everything you can think of is there,” said Santiago. The T-NT Expo has become one of the largest trade shows in this area. The Chamber of Commerce has partnered with UNYTS to host a blood drive at the T-NT Expo. Those who wish to make a difference during the event should visit the UNYTS booth and sign up to donate blood. The chamber will be assisted by a few of the High School Booster Clubs, who will be selling food with students. In addition, there will be a handful of Student Ambassadors on hand at the event to offer assistance to guests. Head out for the weekend, or even just for a few hours, and see what the day has to offer. The Chamber of Commerce works closely with vendors to put together a variety of businesses to showcase for that weekend. The day is filled with door prizes and an array of information to take home to your family and friends. Those who wish to reserve a booth at the event may do so by calling the Chamber at 692-5120. From there you may obtain a Booth Application Form, which will provide a more detailed account of what is available to you for the weekend of the T-NT Expo. Set-up times for Friday, March 27 will vary due to the venue. Information will be mailed to you with your registration packet.
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There is a fair chance that you might have spread Mentholatum vaporizing rub over your chest, to fend off a bad cough. Maybe you or a female companion recently purchased a Softlips cube for extra lip protection during the dry cold weather. Perhaps you swear by Rohto eye-drops for red and irritated eyes. But did you know that the company responsible for these and many other household-name skin care products is based right here in Orchard Park? The Mentholatum Company, which operates its North American headquarters on Sterling Drive off Milestrip Road, is today one of the top manufacturers of skin care products in the world. The company, along with its parent company, Japan-based Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., also manufacture Oxy acne medication, WellPatch, Natural Ice lip balm and Hada Labo Tokyo skin care products, among others. But Jean Legros, Mentholatum’s senior director of marketing, notes that while the company has a strong presence in national retailers and consumers’ minds, they are still dwarfed by some of their competitors, particularly Proctor & Gamble Co., which manufactures the other iconic vapor rub, Vick’s. “Mentholatum competes with giants. It’s like David and Goliath,” said Legros, adding that Mentholatum also competes against the Fortune 500 corporation Johnson & Johnson. However, the company has staked out a position in both the American and international markets through what Legros calls unique, top-
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Sterling Drive in 1997. There they manufacture and package a number of their popular products. The location also serves as their North American headquarters. And yet, despite manufacturing so many leading and trusted skin care products, Legros still feels as though Mentholatum’s presence goes unknown by most Buffalonians. “Some people know about Mentholatum, but our presence and the knowledge of our presence has been a little bit subdued,” Legros said. Legros pointed out that Mentholatum does much of its sampling locally, and donates to a number of local charities, including the Roycroft Campus Corporation, the Buffalo Zoo, the Food Bank of WNY and the Conners Children Center. The company also employs close to 200 residents, and they expect to create more jobs as they grow. Legros says they appreciate the local support, and very much like their home in the Buffalo region. “Buffalonians are very loyal to products that are made locally, and tend to make an effort to support local products,” Legros said. “As much as we support our local charities, we appreciate the support of Buffalonians.”
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On Dec. 31, long-time Tonawanda City Court Judge Joseph J. Cassata will retire due to a state law that requires judges to retire by the end of the year they turn 70 years of age. This week, Mayor Rick Davis and Common Council members shared their memories of Cassata. Cassata has been a city judge since 1996, when he ran for and was appointed to his current position. Before this, he was city attorney for the City of Tonawanda, after having received his bachelor’s degree in political science from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1967 and his juris doctor from the University of Cincinnati in 1970. He was admitted to the bar in 1972. Davis said Monday that during Cassata’s tenure, he made a lasting impact on the city’s day-to-day operations by establishing a drug court, which remains an important facet of the city court today. According to public records, Cassata had also served as the president of the New York Association of Drug Treatment Court Professionals. “I know that through his efforts in drug court, many families’ lives have been changed forever,� Davis said on Monday of Cassata’s work. “Some of his best qualities are that he always
respected the position of judge, and no matter how big or small the case, you knew Judge Cassata was going to do it by the book.� This November, a citywide election will be held to choose a successor for Cassata, with any candidates who may wish to be considered for the position required to receive a mandated amount of signatures for their name to be put on the ballot, Davis explained. As of Tuesday, Cassata was not immediately available for comment, and Davis could not confirm who may succeed him. On Monday, First Ward Councilman Charles Gilbert referred to Cassata as a “driving force for justice in the City of Tonawanda,� and said during his current and past term as councilman, Cassata would make personalized comments to each city official who was beginning his or her term, as Cassata was responsible for swearing in many officials during his nearly 20-year tenure. “His love for the city was always evident,� Gilbert said. “One of my favorite statements he made to me was, ‘Always remember that with every issue you come to on the council, just remember there will always be another issue, so be good to each other.’� “I have known Judge Cassata my entire life, and I am proud to call him a friend,� added Fourth Ward Council-
woman Jenna Koch. “He has brought the highest honesty, integrity and leadership to the courtroom. He will be sorely missed.� During his career, Cassata “served [his] community with passion and compassion,� according to Davis, who noted how Cassata’s extensive amount of experience behind the bench means his successor will have big shoes to fill. “Anytime someone leaves with that much experience, it leaves a huge hole,� Davis said. “In his years as judge, he didn’t waste a dime in making the City of Tonawanda Court a full-service court.� Among his other accomplishments, Cassata served as president of the New York State City Court Judges Association from 2004 to 2006, secretary of the Judicial Council and chair of the judicial section of the New York State Bar Association. In addition to the other members of the council, Second Ward Councilwoman Jackie Smilinich has remained a personal and professional acquaintance of the departing city judge, and voiced her respect for him. “It will be impossible to replace his honesty and fairness on the bench, as well as his unbiased dedication and belief in the residents of this community,� she said.
The following persons are wanted on a warrant by the City of Tonawanda Police Department. If you know of their whereabouts, contact Cpt. Fred Foels at 692-2121, ext 304 or by email at ffoels@tonawandacitypd.com.
Rhea Walker, 21, is wanted on a warrant for aggravated unlicensed 3. Her last known address is 260 Fletcher St., Tonawanda.
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Wild giraffes who roam the African Savannah thrive there because of the warm temperatures, water, food, sun, and shade.The Buffalo Zoo is committed to providing the same type of environment for their giraffe population, whose newest member, Sampson, will be experiencing all kinds of FOLPDWH FKDQJH LQ KLV ÀUVW year of life. As part of continued improvements to the zoo, there are plans to build a shade structure. Giraffes already have use of an enclosed structure, as well as a large giraffe yard of approximately one-half acre. However, during the zoo’s accreditation process in 2011, it was noted that there was little to no outdoor shade. The Association of Zoo’s and Aquariums (AZA) requested that a shade structure be built to help keep the animals cool and out of the direct sunlight of the summer months. The giraffe shade structure is one aspect of the Buffalo Zoo’s reaccreditation in 2016.
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Thanks to a grant from M&T Bank that closed a size-able funding gap, the Riviera Theatre on Webster Street in North Tonawanda will be able to continue to show movies. As of Dec. 31, 2014 film distributors switched to a digital-only format, no longer offering 35 mm films, rendering the Riviera’s arc light projectors obsolete. The $84,686 price tag for the conversion was too steep for the not-for-profit to fund through its operating budget that is built on tickets and concession sales, donations, and grants. With an initial 50 percent matching grant from the New York State Council on the Arts plus community donations, the theatre was still about $30,000 short. The Rotary Club of Kenmore kicked in $5,000 and then just before Christmas, M&T Bank came through with $25,000 to keep the movie portion of the Riviera alive. “We want to thank M&T Bank for supporting the Riviera Theatre along with our other funding partners,” said Gary J. Rouleau, Riviera Theatre Director of Development. “Over the past several years we have
January 18 Menacing April M. Hammond, 55, Main Street, Tonawanda, was arrested Sunday, Jan. 18 for menacing in the second degree, assault in the third degree, and criminal possession of a weapon. She was involved in a disturbance at an apartment on Main Street. She was held for court. January 19 Resisting Arrest Zachary R. Siebert, 25, Adam Street, Tonawanda, was arrested at 7:20 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19 for resisting arrest. He tried to interfere while officers were arresting a person. He was released on an appearance ticket. Larceny Kaitlyn M. Haines, 22, Adam Street, Tonawanda,
seen the resurgence of growth and activity in and around the theatre as we have made major improvements to the theatre and increased events.” M&T Bank representative Nancy Brock said “We were delighted to help the Riviera put it’s fundraising over the top. There are so many great things going on in North Tonawanda right now and this will add to the critical mass of things going on in that city.” The theatre holds over 170 events and hosts 100,000 visitors annually. It would not be possible for the Riviera to accomplish this without assistance from the community. “All movie houses in North America were told they would have to convert,” explained Rouleau. “An estimated 10,000 small movie houses were expected to close because of this conversion.” While the historic Riviera does not just show movies, taking away that option would have meant a tremendous loss to the community. The annual Family Film Series, Summer Classic Film Series, Film Festival, “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” “The Big Lebowski,” and Stoogefest are beloved traditions that local citizens have come to expect and keeps them connected to this grand old
community jewel. “We are in the process of ordering equipment and getting the electrical all set,” said Rouleau. “We hope to have the conversion complete within the next couple of months.” The arc light projectors that the theatre has used since the 1940’s will be preserved in their current location for tours and educational purposes. They will still be functional should there be a need to show 35mm films. The Riviera always welcomes suggestions from the public for all types of entertainment and uses. “We may do a dedicated day each week for a movie and will plan more movie series,” Rouleau said. “Our Facebook page and website will have links to suggest which movies people would like to see and live event suggestions also. We like to listen to our patrons, and we get good ideas from them.” The Riviera Theatre needs ongoing support from the community in the form of volunteering your time, making donations, getting businesses to sponsor, and simply attending the events. “We do run a lot of events, but it is a high cost to use and maintain an old building,” according to Rouleau.
was arrested at 7:10 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19 for larceny and endangering the welfare of a child. She was held for court.
dred images of pornography on his tablet and cell phone. He was held on $25,000 bail.
January 21 DWI James G. Hoffman, 31, Desmine Drive, Town of Tonawanda, was arrested at 12:03 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21 for DWI, speeding, driving with no inspection, and refusal to take a roadside breath test. He was held for court. January 22 Possession of sexual material Connor M. Hewitt, 19, Broad Street, Tonawanda, was arrested at 7:45 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22 for possession of sexual material (child pornography). After an investigation, it was determined Hewitt was in possession of one hun-
Imprisonment Thomas J. Wilcox, 24, Hinds Street, Tonawanda, was arrested Thursday, Jan. 22 for unlawful imprisonment in the second degree during a domestic disturbance with a female. He was held for court. January 23 DWI Tanya E. Majewski, 42, Morgan Street, Tonawanda, was arrested Friday, Jan. 23 for DWI, aggravated DWI, and speeding. She was stopped for speeding on Franklin Street, in Tonawanda. Her BAC. 22, she was held on $250 bail. January 25 Harassment
The Historic Riviera Theatre on a recent snowy day. Site remediation for a 23,000 square foot addition is now complete, making the project shovel ready. It will include new performing arts space, new restrooms for the patrons, new washrooms for performers, and a new lobby. “We have to stay competitive and make improvements that include modern amenities to keep patrons comfort-
Rachel E. Gendrew, 20, Oliver Street, North Tonawanda, was arrested at 1:50 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 25 for harassment in the second degree. She was involved in an altercation with a female at McDonald’s. DWI Joshua M. Perez, 23, Ayrault Drive, Amherst, was arrested Sunday, Jan. 25 for DWI, AUO 2, AUO 1, driving without a license, and driving without headlights. He refused to take the roadside breath test. He was held on $750 bail. January 26 Possession Gregory J. Espinal, 29, Raintree Island, Tonawanda, was arrested Monday, Jan. 26 for unlawful possession of marijuana and driving without inspection. He was released. Possession Kenneth M. Rozicki, 21, Main Street, Tonawanda was arrested at 8: 47 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26 for possession of marihuana during a
able while still maintaining the historic theatre as much as possible for generations going forward,” Rouleau clarified. An impact study is being conducted at present, and a fundraising plan will follow. If a local company or group wants to utilize the Riviera, they can contact the office at 692-2413. There is equipment in place from DVD and
Blu-Ray players to lighting, audio, and a big screen offering lots of diverse options at a competitive cost. For more information about the Riviera you can check out their website at www.rivieratheatre.org or www.facebook.com/RivieraTheatre.
traffic stop on Main Street. He was released on an appearance ticket.
Paul N. Sciandra, 51, Oliver Street, North Tonawanda, surrendered on a bench warrant for larceny at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27. He was held for court.
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Property Damage Eric P. Considine, 27, Harvington Road, Tonawanda, was arrested at 11 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26 for criminal mischief for doing damage to property at a residence on Harvington Road during a disturbance with a family member. He was held for court.
AUO Megan R. Glowacki, 30, Countryside Lane, West Seneca, was arrested on a bench warrant for AUO 3 at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27. She was held for court. Stolen Property
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Zion I. Brunson, 20, Niagara Falls Boulevard, North Tonawanda, surrendered on a bench warrant for possession of stolen property in the fifth degree at noon Tuesday, Jan. 27. Held for court.
Debra L. Considine, 50, Harvington Road, Tonawanda, was arrested at 11 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26 for harassment in the second degree during a domestic disturbance with a family member. She was held for court.
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Lance M. Jaeger, 21, DeKalb Street, Tonawanda, was arrested for possession of marihuana during a traffic stop on Kohler Street, at 2:50 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28. He was released on an appearance ticket.
Thief of Service Bradley G. Walters, 51, Walter Ave, Tonawanda, surrendered on a bench warrant for thief of service at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27. He was held for court.
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Tuesday evening, representatives from the Niagara County Legislature Richard Andres and Randy Bradt met with the North Tonawanda Common Council, during its biweekly workshop meeting, to discuss the New York State Casino Bill and how it will effect Niagara County and North Tonawanda. “Last year, when they passed the Casino Bill...what they included in there was that Niagara County had gotten shut out as a host community since Niagara Falls received the full share as the host community in the past,” said Andres. “Now, Niagara County will be getting it’s share.” These funds are a percentage of the State’s share. The State gets 25 percent of the slots and Niagara County receives a percentage of that share. After discussion, Niagara County legislators have decided to distribute 75 percent of the 2014 and 2015 funds they receive throughout Niagara County Municipalities, with the exception of Ni-
agara Falls because the city has already received its share. Since Niagara Falls has already received its share, the funding that is being sent to the county cannot be used county wide, because the funds are not intended to aid Niagara Falls. Therefore, the legislature has chosen to aid each municipality, individually. “What it amounts to is a good amount of funding to the county,” said Andres. “North Tonawanda will receive a portion of that 75 percent of the pot. The rest of the money, we are coming up with some county wide things we are going to do as far as certain projects and economic development.” The casino funds distribution is based on population. Niagara County’s 2014 portion of the casino funds is $698,000. Seventy-five percent of that funding amounts to $523,000, which will be distributed throughout the county. North Tonawanda is expected to receive almost 19 percent of those funds for 2014, which translates to $99,419.
The county is hopeful to project an additional $99,000 for North Tonawanda for 2015 casino funds distribution. These funds should not be considered part of the municipality’s budget. It should be considered extra funding for the city, rather than part of its income. “This is going to be used to the benefit of the NT tax payers,” said Andres. “How do we make the biggest impact for NT going forward?” The council plans to discuss, at length, the best way to use this funding to help the city as a whole.
“He seems to have the skills to manage and he relates to the constituents,” said Zadzilka. Quinn will be appointed, officially, at the Tuesday, Feb. 3 council meeting and sworn into office at the Tuesday, Feb. 17 council meeting. From there, he will serve as the City Clerk-Treasurer. Additionally, Alderman At Large Malcolm Needler gave his resignation from the council Tuesday. Needler has accepted the position of Personnel Officer for Niagara County. Needler’s position on the common council is now vacant. Those individuals who are In other city news: interested in pursuing the Alderman At Large seat on the During Executive Session, North Tonawanda Common Tuesday, the council inter- Council should send resumes viewed Daniel Quinn for the to the City Clerk-Treasurer’s position of City Clerk-Trea- Office at City Hall, 216 Payne surer. The position was made Ave., North Tonawanda by vacant earlier this year when Tuesday, Feb. 3. Scott Kiedrowski took a posiFrom there, the council will tion working for State Senator appoint an individual. Robert Ortt. According to Third Ward Alderman, Eric Zadzilka, Quinn interviewed well and he was appointed for the position.
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State Senator Robert Ortt (R,C,I-North Tonawanda) has been named chairman of the Standing Committee on Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities. Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos assigned various committees to each member.
The Mental Health Committee focuses on the psychological well-being of individuals, improving mental health care services, and aiding and educating in the prevention of mental illness. As a military veteran himself, Sen. Ortt under-
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depression or addiction. These veterans need help landing back on their feet, getting a job and overcoming their inner struggles. As chairman, I’m devoted to leading their fight in helping vets do just that and easing their transition into civilian life.” Sen. Ortt is also a member of the following Senate Standing Committees: Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs; Local Government; Higher Education; Environmental Conservation; Corporations, Authorities and Commissions; Civil Service and Pensions; and Cities.
Jumping for a cause Heart Association • from front During the month of February, Errick Road Elementary School in Niagara Wheatfield hosts its annual Jump Rope for Heart Event to raise money for the American Heart Association. In the past two years over $7,000 has been raised by the school. This event is coordinated by physical education teachers Marianna Hayes and Anthony Vekich who for one week ask all students in grades kindergarten to 5th to participate in raising money for the cause. Students meet in the gym where they go
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reality and give your brain a break from endless hours of movies and television shows. Not only can reading be enjoyable, it can also be rewarding. The library is hosting its annual winter reading program, with the theme “Escape with a good book”. Readers can enter for a chance to win prizes including gift cards and gift baskets. “A lot of people really look forward to it every year and start asking about it before hand,” said librarian Abbey Cino. “We’ve done it for the past few years. It’s just to encourage people to use the library and use reading as a lifelong past time”. The program is open to
teens and adults. Any teen or adult resident of North Tonawanda, Wheatfield or Pendleton can participate. Participating is easy. For every book a participant reads, they earn a ticket to enter into the basket raffle. A $25 gift card is included in each themed basket. “Part of our goal at the library is entertainment in the community,” Cino said. “I think the gift cards help get people participating, so we get a lot of new people with that.” The program will run until March 1 and participants can enter at any time. A “beach week” will be held from Feb. 22 through Feb. 28. Beach themed movies will be shown
at the library, a teen beach volleyball game will be held and even more activities are added to the library’s busy schedule. There is no cost to participate in this program, along with most events and programs held at the library. A children’s winter reading program is also held, but will soon be coming to an end. If it’s too cold to leave the house and borrow a book, the library also offers E-books as well. Audio books are also included in the program. For more information regarding this program or other events at the library, visit www.ntlibrary.org or call 6934132.
District discusses NYS budget proposal five years, up from three years, of being rated effective. Additionally, the governor has proposed other reforms, During the Tonawanda City including classroom observaSchool District’s budget advitions by school officials and sory team meeting on Tuesday, an observer independent of the Director of Business and Fischool district. Harris said this nance Rubie Harris and the rest put school districts on hold, of the team reviewed planned since Albany will not release state aid for a new New York figures for amounts of state aid State executive budget proit will give the school districts posal, as well as the district’s until it is decided if it will proBOCES budget, physical educeed with these reforms. Budcation budget, athletic budget get advisory team members, and transportation budget as it including Superintendent Dr. plans allowances for 2015-16. James Newton, expressed disThe New York State execupleasure as this makes it harder tive budget proposal has not for districts to plan their budyet been released. Governor gets. Andrew Cuomo has issued a “If the legislature cannot proposed list of reforms, such come to an agreement on these as a mandate that 50 percent proposals, then the governor of teachers’ evaluation ratings has proposed school aid for would be based on how well both 2015-16 and 2016-17 students do on state tests, up will be held to the amount of from the current 20 percent. school aid districts received in Any teacher rated as “ineffecthe 2014-15 school year,” Hartive” based on tests scores or ris said. the observations would be inCurrently, Harris is budgeteligible to receive a rating of ing as if the district will receive “effective.” Teachers would the same amount of state aid it also not get tenure until after
received this year, and she proposed conservative numbers. “I will proceed with the state aid from 2014-15,” she said. “It is my hope that this will be resolved and we will receive an increase in state aid, but considering nothing has been settled, it is best to proceed forward cautiously.” Harris said the district met with BOCES last Wednesday to go over its 2015-16 budget. Currently, BOCES does not have all its budget prices available, although Harris said she hopes to have this ready in time for the district’s Feb. 10 meeting. “A lot of their prices seemed to stay consistent. There are some small markups, but nothing tremendous that we’ve seen thus far,” she said. Mullen Elementary Principal Bradly Halgash said there were not many changes, if any, to the physical education budget, although some will go toward the department since faculty members will need to be re-certified for lifeguarding, CPR and AED. Costs of
training dummies and other equipment needed for re-certification went up, so the budget increased to account for this. “We kind of caught up to that. Otherwise, the supply line for the PE instruction seems to be working well,” Halgash said. “The intermurals, even though we added one intermural in the sixth grade, we hope to continue with that in the following year and are also looking into the kindergarten through third grade level intermurals before school starts.” Athletic Director Charles Jufer presented the district’s proposed athletic budget for 2015-16. In some cases, the budget had to go up because of costs of staffing the high school fitness center. Before this year, the district did not need supervision for the fitness center since it was not yet finished or open to the public. The center is staffed Monday through Friday, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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On Tuesday night, during the Tonawanda City School District’s regular Board of Education meeting, the board heard a building update from Tonawanda Middle and High School Principal Jessica Lyons, and also held an award ceremony in honor of the state’s recognition of some of its highest-achieving teams of student athletes. Lyons, who presented to the board via a PowerPoint presentation, said some faculty members from the Tonawanda City School District recently went to Nashville, Tenn., to give a presentation on faculty meetings at their school. During one meeting, teachers were asked to write their questions or concerns about matters related to education on piece of paper. “The staff got to answer other staff’s questions, concerns, and give them ideas and encouraging words,” Lyons said. “Each staff member left with an envelope full of ideas from their colleagues.” In her presentation, Lyons highlighted the school’s new “Warrior Wake-Up Café,” a new coffeehouse for students to visit and socialize from 7 a.m. until 7:45 a.m., before school starts, organized by a student organization on campus. “They serve coffee, tea and hot chocolate,” Lyons said. “It’s a nice, calm, soothing brown color, and the kids are in there. We had staff donate the furniture, where they can sit and visit with each other in the morning.” Additionally, on Jan. 17, a total of 28 teams of Tonawa-
nda district students and faculty participated in a bowling tournament for local food pantries, called “Strike Out Hunger.” Each of the participants was asked to bring a minimum of five non-perishable items to the event, and together they raised over 600 pounds of food. Since the school’s sixthgraders have been assigned Acer Chromebook computers to take home for assignments, Lyons also emphasized a recent Internet safety presentation the students attended. Letters went home to parents reminding them to monitor children’s online activity, and parents were asked to submit suspicious websites to the district for evaluation. The district recognized New York State scholar athlete teams for the fall 2014 athletic season, which athletic directors Charles Jufer and Bradly Halgash presented. Students received a certificate, pin and congratulations from Superintendent Dr. James Newton. “It’s always nice to recognize student athletes, who are not only good on the track or gymnasium, but also good in a classroom,” said Jufer. “This past fall, five out of our seven varsity sports earned the New York State Scholar Athlete team award.” The girls’ volleyball team, with coach Renee Smith, included Sarah Vicari, Ciara Woodin, Kristen Toth, Megan Charrois, Jaclyn Haynes, Rachel Warthling, Haley Snyder and Amanda Przybyl. The boys’ cross-country team, under coach Elizabeth Randell, included Christopher Ranney, Andrew Ball, Anthony D’Arrigo, Matthew Bowser, Shane Salgot,
Nicholas Lewandowski and Andrew Danford. Coach Jeff Frey instructed golfers Jonathan Kurdziel, Allison Garippo, Richard Jones, Anthony Angelo, Ronald Jones, Erik Ellman and Timothy Brady. Under Angela Nicholas, girls’ soccer players Haley Schoelerman, Hope Balling, Shana Johnson, Amy Farnham, Michaela Walsh, Grace Stranahan, Gabrielle Krajewski, Jenna Hassett, Jesalyn Cala, Heather Farnham, Jocelyn Lorenz and Sydney Kowsky had a successful season. Finally, swimming coach Lisa Schroeder was recognized along with Georgia Corbett, Olivia Carson, Leighann Kemp, Olivia Langa, Megan Price, Emily Haentges, Cassandra Butzer, Claire Ermer, Emily Horn, Joan Davide and McKaelyn Gross. In addition to these scholar athlete teams, the board also recognized the Tonawanda High School varsity cheerleading team and their coach, Jessica Stuart, as ECIC Varsity Small Division Champions for fall 2014, soon after New York State recognized cheerleading as a sport. The 2014 cheerleading team consisted of Melissa Lorich, Sarah Szortyka, Miranda Ralston, Alexis Brock, Jessica Brinker, Nicole Green, Claudia Downey, Dakota Finiki, Lexis Hammond, Jocelyn Shepler, Madison Shields, Carly Szortyka, Lauren Stryker, Venessa Valazquez and Rachel Stryker.
join Senator Ortt and other state senators in Albany for the commemoration. “I’m so honored to be here in memory of my son,” said Burton. “The senator paid for this trip out of pocket, because I couldn’t afford to go. Doing this for Delancey and the others who died in the storm is so special. It means a lot to me and I know it does for my son too. I’m sure he’s up in heaven smiling.” Everyone on the Senate floor
paused in a moment of silence after the resolution was read. “Ms. Burton took a tremendous journey today to honor her son’s memory,” said Sen. Ortt. “She came here to honor her son,Delancey Scott, who we lost in November’s tragic storm, and today we mourn. Delancey had a huge heart and left behind a daughter. It is my hope that the actions we take today will help his legacy, and the legacy of all of the victims, live on.”
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During legislative session in Senate Chambers Monday, Senator Robert Ortt (R,C,INorth Tonawanda) took a few minutes to thank Niagara Falls resident Ms. Barnette Burton, 63, for joining him in Albany to remember her son and the 12 others who lost their lives in the November storm. A ceremonious declaration was read aloud in honor of her son, Delancey Scott, 47, who froze to death. Burton took a 6:30 a.m. train out of Niagara Falls today to
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NT cleans house at CPOWNY banquet
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North Tonawanda seniors Chris Woodard, left, and Lauren Testa, right, took home Player of the Year honors in football and girls soccer, respectively, at the 2014-15 CPOWNY fall sports banquet held Jan. 18 at Ilio DiPaolo’s. The event was originally scheduled for November but was postponed due to snowstorm that hit Western New York that month.
By Dave Ricci For Chris Woodard and Lauren Testa, the individual
accolades were certainly flattering. But in the eyes of both, the far greater accomplishment was bringing pride to their school. Woodard and Testa, both North Tonawanda High School seniors, made history when the two became the first-ever classmates to claim the Community Papers of WNY Player of the Year honors for football and girls
soccer. “It was cool,” Chris Woodard said. “It’s NT getting recognized and I know the girls soccer team did some great things this year. I know they put in some hard work too. We’re in the weight room together sometimes and we see them outside in the fall. So it was cool to get recognized.” “It’s extremely nice that
Chris and I, coming from the same school, got Player of the Year,” Testa added. Testa, a captain on the Ladyjacks soccer team, agreed with Woodard that it was special to share this night not only together, but with classmates Samantha Hanes and Kelly Nichols, who were named All-CPOWNY first team in soccer. “It’s great, especially be-
cause we’ve all trained and worked hard together,” Testa said. “So coming together and all being recognized for being on the first team really brings the program together.” The awards ceremony was the highlight of the CPOWNY banquet that was held Jan. 18 at Ilio DiPaolo’s. The dinner was originally scheduled for Nov. 18 but was postponed due to the
November Storm. Woodard, a three-year varsity starting quarterback, led the Lumberjacks to their first playoff appearance since 2011. He won the nod over tough competition including players from Orchard Park and state champion Canisius.
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Moore adds character, team-first Niagara Falls attitude to THS bowling buries chances, beats NT By Dave Ricci It was a moment that Adam Moore would probably just as soon forget. But it was also the kind of moment that defines the kind of character this young man has. Moore, who is currently in his second season with the Tonawanda Warriors bowling team, was on stage at the Tonawanda soccer
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Adam Moore is averaging a 190 for the Tonawanda bowling team this season.
banquet last November. His JV coach, Glen Gast, had just given Moore the team’s Best Teammate award and began praising Moore’s positive qualities when the unthinkable happened: Gast realized he’d made a mistake. He’d meant to give Best Teammate to the team’s other “Adam,” Adam Haentges. Moore, flushed with embarrassment, couldn’t help but laugh at the circumstances as Gast apologized before the packed house. Moore walked over to Haentges and handed him the trophy.
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Center. With the victory, the Wolverines (10-1) tighten their grip on first place, while the Lumberjacks, though still in the hunt, remain in third place behind St. Francis. A rematch from an emotionBy Dave Ricci ally charged 10-6 game that was won by the Wolverines in their first meeting on Dec. When scoring opportunities 8, the second clash was every present themselves, you have bit as intense as the two clubs to bury them. skated to a 1-1 tie during a Niagara Falls used a four- first period that saw a total goal second period to spark of nine penalties dished out itself to a 6-3 victory over — six by Niagara Falls. North Tonawanda in a WNY Federation Hockey Division See “Hockey” III matchup that took place on page B3 Sunday night at the Harbor-
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Stenzel’s leadership, production key in Falcons’ turnaround
By Nick Sabato At the beginning of the season, Niagara-Wheatfield knew that it had to rely on a lot different faces if it wanted to win a fourth straight sectional championship. One player that has helped steady the ship and help ease the infusion of young talent has been senior captain James Stenzel. Stenzel is the returning captain from last year’s squad and the fact that he has taken his leadership and his play on the ice to the next level is one of the biggest reasons as to why the Falcons are winners of nine out of the last 10 games. “He leads by example in
how he plays,” said NiagaraWheatfield head coach Rick Wrazin. “In the locker room, off the ice and in practices he’s always making sure guys are doing what they are supposed to. He’s making sure they are working. For us, hard work is a big thing and if you go watch a practice, he’s leading the way in the hard work category. You see it carry over into games and he is teaching the young guys how to do it as well.” As a defenseman, Stenzel has been able to find ways to make an impact on the game in a variety of ways this season. Whether he is scoring goals, making breakout passes, clearing the zone on the penalty kill or sticking up for teammates in a tough situation, he has done whatever his team has asked him to do this season. So when he thinks about the type of player that he is, Stenzel just considers himself a team player. “I just see myself as a team
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Niagara-Wheatfield’s James Stenzel had seven goals and seven assists at press time. player,” said Stenzel. “I’m just trying to help my guys get a win and do whatever it takes.” While his leadership is nothing new to the program, the fact
that Stenzel has been a mainstay on the score sheet this season which has been a major difference from last year. Last year he scored three
goals and five assists in 21 games, but this year, the senior has nearly doubled his point total through 14 games. Stenzel has seven goals and seven assists, which for a defenseman, is an incredible feat and a big luxury for the Falcons when he can average a point per game from the point. “He’s got a big shot and he gets it off in a hurry,” said Wrazin. “That’s where is offense comes from but he’s also got some pretty good hands back at the blue line so he can slip a guy every now and then to give himself a lane. He’s a complete player back there.” There are many ways to be a leader, including by example or through vocal motivation, but Stenzel prefers to use positive reinforcement with this team. With so many young players, he just wants to stay positive and always keep them up and so far it has worked extremely well this year. “I just try to stay positive
and always keep my boys motivated,” said Stenzel. “I can tell when they are down and I have to keep their heads up.” Staying positive has been the message this year more than ever for Stenzel considering NiagaraWheatfield got off to just a 1-3 start to the season. He and his teammates knew how much talent they had and that it would eventually come together for them, which it did to the tune of nine straight wins. Now that they are back on track, he says they just have to keep it rolling as they hit the final month of the regular season. “Everyone has their down times but we knew that we were going to come through in the end,” said Stenzel. “We always do and have to keep it rolling. Right now we are starting to find it.” Niagara-Wheatfield will have a tough test this Saturday (Jan. 31) as it squares off against Orchard Park at 5:30 p.m. at the Northtown Center.
Woodard broke records, Testa makes CPOWNY history
Grandma helped shape Moore’s bowling style
“Awards” from page B1
“Bowling” from page B1
“It was totally unexpected and I was so proud,” Woodard modestly stated. “I’m just happy North Tonawanda is getting recognized for all the hard work they put in as a team. I think, on paper, it looks great for me, but nobody knows what we do in the off season and all the hard work we put in. I think it’s just more of a team thing.” Woodard, a team captain, also set the Jacks all-time passing record this season. More importantly, Woodard was the epitome of class and character on and off the football field. He was always quick to give credit to and thank his teammates for their efforts. After games, you could always count on Woodard to do his part as a captain and lead his team off the field. “I couldn’t have done anything without my linemen blocking and my receiv-
ers running great routes,” Woodard said. “At the end of the day, I’m scoring the touchdowns, but everybody else is putting in the work that’s getting me in there.” Testa, also a captain, claimed the Bre Catipovic Player of the Year for soccer. Testa’s senior year saw her capture a spot on the AllWNY first team and saw her win series MVP when the Lady Jacks defeated Twin Cities rival Tonawanda for the T-NT Cup. Testa, like Woodard, simply came to work everyday and night after night did her job of shutting down the opponents’ top scorers. Testa agreed with Woodard saying that while the individual award was nice, doing something as a student-athlete that reflects positively on North
Tonawanda High School was far more meaningful. Testa also made an additional bit of history by becoming the first defensive specialist to claim the CPOWNY soccer Player of the Year. “It’s nice for defensive players to get recognition,” she said. “Because the highlights are always the scores, everything offensively. We (defense) hold it down, but it’s never really noticed. So it’s nice for defense to get some recognition every once in and while for all the hard work they put in.” Rose Mueller (Kenmore East) won the Brittany Heist Unsung Hero award and Sarah Ngo (Mt. St. Mary) was named the Kalyn Compeau Newcomer of the Year. Roughly 65 schools in the CPO coverage area were eligible for post season honors.
“Adam Haentges is one of my very good friends,” said Moore. “I know he deserved it as well so I just waited for him to come up, shook his hand and gave him the trophy.” Even though he was understandably disappointed, Moore downplayed the situation. Moore gets it. Even though it’s only natural to want a moment in the sun, Moore knows it’s much more important to be a good teammate; a guy who can be counted on and a guy who really cares and puts the team first. “It’s definitely about the team first,” he said. “I’m not trying to stand out and be the best, but just help other people on the team and make them better.” The class and grace in which Moore handled that awkward situation speaks to how much character Moore has and is a credit to his up-
bringing. “It all comes down to family,” said Tonawanda boys bowling coach Daryle Macro. “Between his mom (Rebecca Moore) and his grandma (Sadie Kay Lymburner), they keep him on the straight and narrow. Their values and their discipline and their guidanceit comes from home. That’s what I see.” Lymburner, an avid bowler herself, has also had a huge impact on crafting Moore’s bowling style. But more than anything, Lymburner and Rebecca Moore have been Adam’s moral compass that has shaped him into being the person he has become. “Basically my mom and my grandma have raised me,” Moore said. “They’ve shaped me. They’ve taught me to be respectful, courteous and classy and be a gentleman. They’re definitely the reason why I’m me.”
A solid bowler, Moore is flirting with a 190 average and has been a big reason why the Warriors are still unbeaten as of press time. Beyond the bowling, he brings a sense of humor that makes coming to the ally enjoyable. From a joke to a goofy dance, guys could count on Moore for a laugh when it was needed most. “I think making it fun it a big part of everything,” Moore said. Moore’s humor and personality were on display at Clinton H. Small Stadium this past soccer season when he worked the music and PA during girls varsity soccer games. During his time behind the microphone, he’d do his signature “Graaaaace Stran-a-haaaaan” call when Stranahan would pot a goal. “I enjoyed it. Even though I butchered a lot of names,” Moore said. “It was a lot of laughs.”
Gleason’s gymnasts have strong showing in recent meets
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Gleason’s Level 6 gymnastics. Top Row: Erica Beyer, Mia Belstadt, Lauren Ratajczak, Kendall Suffoletta, Kelsey Sciandra, Maddison Walton, Olivia Chlebowy, and Jacquie Mazzara. Bottom Row: Mara Ellsworth, Isabel Konopka, Piper Reed, Hannah Evert and Jenna Giambra The Niagara team from Gleason’s School of Gymnastics Level 6 recently participated in the Leatherstocking in Utica, NY on Sunday, Jan. 18. In the 11-and-under division, Isabel Konopka, a fifth grader at Holy Ghost Lutheran School, placed sixth on floor with an impressive score of 9.30. Her overall score was a 35.450. Piper Reed, a fifth grader at Ohio School, placed 10th on floor with an impressive score
of 9.150. Her overall score was a 36.125. In the 12-13 age group, Hannah Evert, a seventh grader at Edward Town Middle School, placed eighth on bars, fifth on beam with an impressive score of 9.375, and ninth on floor. Her overall score of 35.975 earned her sixth place. Erica Beyer, an eighth grader at Edward Town Middle school, placed fifth on vault with an impressive score of 9.225, fourth on bars, and ninth on beam. Jacquie
Mazzara, a seventh grader at Edward Town Middle School, placed eighth on vault, third on beam with an impressive score of 9.550, and third on floor. Her overall score of 36.100 earned her fourth place. In the 14-and-up division, Maddison Walton, a 10th grader at Niagara-Wheatfield High School, placed fifth on beam with an impressive score of 9.2 and eighth on floor. Her overall score of 34.675 earned her ninth place
overall. Olivia Chlebowy, a ninth grader at North Tonawanda High School, placed first on vault, eighth on bars, first on beam with her highest score of 9.450, and first on floor. Her overall score of 36.225 earned her first place overall. Kelsey Sciandra, a ninth grader at North Tonawanda High School, placed fourth on bars, fourth on beam with an impressive score of 9.200, and fifth on floor. Her overall score was 35.700, earning her fourth place. ••• Gleason’s Level 4 gymnasts recently competed in two competitions. The team was awarded first place in their first meet of the season — the Candy Cane Classic held at SUNY College at Brockport on Dec. 14. Cloe Block, a fourth grader at Drake Elementary, placed first on floor with a 9.25 and first on beam with a 9.50. Block took first place in the 9-year-old age group with an all-around score of 36.4. Chandler Carr of North Tonawanda tied for second place on floor with a 9.325 and placed third on bars with a 9.275 for an all-around score of 36.525, or sixth place in the 11-plus age group. Lauren Osetkowski, a fourth grader at Errick Road, placed
second on bars and beam and third all-around. Marissa Plekan, a fourth grader at Starpoint, scored a 9.15 on beam and an 8.65 on floor placing her eighth in all-around. Olivia Buono, a fourth grader at Errick Road, placed second in the all-around for the 9-year-old age group, scoring a 9.375 on bars and 9.075 on beam. Megan Myhalenko, a fourth grader at Starpoint placed 10th in the all-around with a 9.025 on floor and 9.00 on beam. Annalisa Page, a fifth grader at Colonial Village, placed fourth in the all-around for the 10-year-old age group scoring a 9.375 on beam and 9.325 on floor. Sarah Potts, a fourth grader at Errick Road, scored an 8.30 on vault and 8.20 on bars for 17th place all-around. Faith Belkota, a fifth grader at Starpoint, took first place on vault with a 9.40 and tied for sixth on beam with a 9.35. Belkota placed fifth in the all-around for the 11-and-up age group. Isabella Letcher, a fifth grader at Errick Road, took third place in the all-around by scoring a 9.325 on bars and 9.45 on beam. Morgan Vittum, a fifth grader at Errick Road, placed fifth in the allaround with scores of a 9.5 on beam and 9.025 on vault. The Level 4 Team traveled
to the NYC area on Jan. 18 to complete in the “Cirque de Galaxy” in Orangeburg, New York. Cloe Block placed fourth in the all-around with scores of 9.25 on beam and 9.5 on floor. Olivia Buono scored a 9.175 on floor and a 9.125 on beam, placing her fifth in the allaround. Megan Myhalenko placed eighth all-around with two high scores of 9.4 on beam and 9.35 on floor. Lauren Osetkowski placed third in the all-around with a 9.35 on beam and 9.3 on floor. Marissa Plekan scored a 9.2 on floor and took 10th place in the 9-year-old age group. Sarah Potts scored an 8.55 on bars and an 8.825 on floor, placing her 11th in the all-around. Faith Belkota scored a 9.075 on floor and 9.00 on vault. Isabella Letcher took first place in the all-around for the 10-and-up age group scoring a 9.625 on beam, 9.60 on floor and 9.50 on bars. Annalisa Page scored a 9.3 on floor and 8.875 on beam for 13th place all-around. Brienna Sitzman, sixth grader at Edward Town, scored a 9.05 on floor and 8.825 on vault, placing her 12th all-around. Morgan Vittum placed sixth in the all-around with scores of 9.45 on floor and 9.1 on bars.
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Ross, Puccia, Kijowski inducted into NT hoops Hall of Fame
By Dave Ricci Coach Greg Ross couldn’t help but chuckle as he looked at his plaque moments after going into the North Tonawanda Basketball Hall of Fame. The photo on the plaque was actually taken during Ross’ days coaching Grand Island while on the road at Kenmore West. “I didn’t have any good ones from when I was coaching here,” Ross told the Sun with a laugh. No matter. Ross made his impact where it mattered most: in the hearts and heads of the kids who were lucky enough to call him coach. On Jan. 23, Ross, the winningest coach in NT basketball history, along with Phil Puccia and Bob Kijowski, were officially enshrined into the North Tonawanda Basketball Hall of Fame prior to the Lumberjacks’ win over Niagara-Wheatfield. They officially became the 22nd, 23rd and 24th members of this special class of Lumberjack athletes. Ross, who coached NT from 1991-2005, is the program’s all-time leader in wins with 154 and games coached with 299. “It’s a tremendous honor,” Ross said after the ceremony. “Like I said in the speech, just coming back and seeing all of my players who came back tonight and so many families
that I worked with. That was the real honor. Just working with such good people here. It was a pleasure to coach here.” Still working as a physical education teacher at NTHS, Ross said though the success on the court is what he and his team’s always strove for, in the big picture it wasn’t about building successful basketball teams. It was about building successful young men and long lasting friendships. “That is the real payoff,” Ross said. “We weren’t just here for the wins and the losses. My philosophy was always to develop better people. Teach them personal skills that they can use the rest of their lives just to make them better people. That was the real payoff.” The night was especially meaningful to Ross because not only did he go in with one of his greatest players ever in Phil Puccia, another one of his greats, Erik O’Bryan, who now coaches NiagaraWheatfield, inducted Ross. “I inducted Erik five years ago and for Phil to go in the same night,” Ross said, “it’s extra special.” Puccia, arguably the best point guard North Tonawanda ever had, played 2000-02 and led the Jacks to back-toback 14-win seasons. Puccia had 199 assists and 516 points during a career that was highlighted by a tripledouble in a win over Nichols on Dec. 14, 2001. O’Bryan, who played from 1993-95, was coaching NT against the Ross-led Grand Island Vikings when he went into the Hall on Jan.18, 2008. To be able to come full circle an induct one of his role
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Greg Ross, Phil Puccia and Bob Kijowski became the 22nd, 23rd and 24th members of the North Tonawanda Basketball Hall of Fame on Jan. 23. models and friends was very special for O’Bryan. “My dad (Archie) played for Greg’s dad (Bob) at Tonawanda High School,” O’Bryan said. “My dad had the opportunity to learn from his dad at Tonawanda, and my father used to throw Greg in the garbage can when Greg was a little tyke running around. It was just real special
that I got the opportunity to play under Greg, coach with him and I also got to coach against him. It’s just a wonderful story, quite honestly. It’s amazing. We’re so close. He was at my wedding. He was inducted by Hall of Fame president Tom Jaccarino. Legendary NT coach Bob Ivory officially welcomed in
Bob Kijowski, who helped NT win 27 games during his three-year (1964-66) career. Kijowski had 11.8 points per game, was part of NT’s famed “Polish Connection” and scored a career-best 29 points against Wheatfield on Dec. 17,1965. Prior to the game, the inductees were given the chance to say a few words
to the current players before their game. “I talked to them about playing the game with heart, intensity and passion, which is our motto here,” Ross said. “And we talked about doing that in other aspects of your life as well. We called it H.I.P.: Heart, intensity and passion. You’ve got to do everything with “H.I.P.”
Missed opportunities early, penalties plague Lumberjacks “Hockey” from page B1
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Curtis Vivian scored in the third period against the Niagara Falls Wolverines.
Nick Kindzia put the Wolverines on the board first with a power-play goal with 3:03 left to play in the first. But NT’s leading scorer, Sam Rydzewski (31 points), potted the tying goal past Wolverines goalie Thomas Orfano just 21 seconds later. Orfano turned away 25 of the 28 shots he faced. After emotions cooled a bit, both teams played a more focused style, but missed opportunities on the power play would come back to haunt the Jacks (7-4) as Michael Laurrie and Kindzia scored just 43
seconds apart to give Niagara Falls a 3-1 lead. Both goals were unassisted, evidence of NT turnovers. Alex Hailey (two assists) scored what turned out to be the game-winner on a penalty shot that he tucked under Christian McIntyre with 5:50 remaining in the second period. “We took a couple penalties that didn’t allow us to get into our groove,” said Niagara Falls coach Stan Wojton. “Our first period, we did not give ourselves an opportunity to get ourselves in a rhythm
and get ourselves going. Being short-handed, we did a good job of killing penalties, but it’s very difficult to win a game short-handed....in the second period, those opportunities that were available, we cashed in on them. They’re a very good hockey team. Third period they came back and brought it to a 6-3 hockey game. They’re a very good team and we have nothing but respect for them.” The Jacks fought back with third period goals by Curtis Vivian and Jake Kempf’s goal that came with 12.3
seconds to play. But it wasn’t enough as NT head coach Alan Zybtek lamented missed opportunities early on. “The first period we had a lot of penalties against them. So we didn’t execute on the power play as well as we wanted to. We score a couple power-play goals, maybe it’s a little different game. We’re disappointed with not having executed there. “Second period, their speed going around us, defensively a couple lapses and before you knew it we had pucks in (our) net.”
Stallions edge Saints, rout West Seneca Wings Relying on strong defensive play, the Clarence Mite Major Stallions defeated the Buffalo Saints, 3-1, on Jan. 23 at the Depew Ice Pavilion. Josh Gawron (Clarence) celebrated his birthday with yet another win in net. Alex Fulfaro (Amherst) put the Stallions up early in the first
period on a goal assisted by Miles Santa Maria (Amherst) and Finn Graham (Clarence). Derek Johnson (Cheektowaga) scored late in the first, assisted by Garrett Senfield, to tie the game at 1. Luke Marchant (Clarence) scored in the second period, assisted by Liam Graham
(Clarence), to make it 2-1 in favor of Clarence and Evan Becigneul (of North Tonawanda) roofed a rebound from short range early in the third to round out the scoring. Defenseman Tucker Schoen (Grand Island) had four blocked shots. •••
On Jan. 24, the Stallions defeated the West Seneca Wings, 10-0. The Stallions’ defense of Owen McIntyre, Maximus Henning, Schoen and Drew Idzik allowed very few shots and Gawron skillfully handled everything that reached him for yet another shutout.
NORTH TONAWANDA SUN LEAGUE STANDINGS AS OF GAMES PLAYED BEFORE JAN. 29 BOYS BASKETBALL NFL
N. Tonawanda ...... 8-0
Nia. Falls ......................... 6-2 Lockport.......................... 5-3 Lew-Port.......................... 4-4 Ken West ......................... 4-4 Grand Island ................... 3-5 Nia.-Wheatfield .. 2-6 Ken East .......................... 0-8 ECIC II Will South ........................ 9-0 Starpoint ................. 6-1 Will East .......................... 4-5 Hamburg ......................... 4-3 W. Sen. East ..................... 3-4 Sweet Home .................... 2-5 Iroquois ........................... 1-6 Lake Shore ...................... 1-6
ECIC IV Cleve Hill......................... 8-0 Lackawanna .................... 4-2 Holland............................ 3-3 JFK................................... 3-3 Tonawanda ............ 3-3 Alden ............................... 2-4 Eden ................................ 0-8
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NFL Lockport.......................... 7-1 Ken West ......................... 7-1 Ken East .......................... 6-2 Nia.-Wheatfield .. 5-3 Nia. Falls ......................... 4-4 Grand Island ................... 2-7 N. Tonawanda ...... 1-7
Lew-Port.......................... 1-8 ECIC II Will South ........................ 8-0 Will East .......................... 6-3 Starpoint ................. 6-2 Lake Shore ...................... 4-4 Iroquois ........................... 4-4 Hamburg ......................... 3-4 Sweet Home .................... 2-7 W. Sen. East ..................... 0-9
Lackawanna .................... 0-8
ECIC IV Holland............................ 6-0 Cleve Hill......................... 6-1 Tonawanda ............ 5-2 Eden ................................ 4-3 JFK................................... 2-5 Alden ............................... 2-6
Division III Nia. Falls ................. 11-1-0-0 St. Francis ................. 8-0-1-1 N. Tonawanda 7-4-0-0 Lew-Port.................... 6-4-1-0 Sweet Home .............. 4-7-0-2 St. Mary’s .................. 4-8-0-0 Amherst..................... 2-9-0-1
BOYS FED HOCKEY Division I St. Joe’s .................... 11-2-0-0 Nia.-Wheat .... 6-3-0-1 Canisius .................... 6-3-1-0 Orchard Park ............ 5-4-1-0 Frontier ..................... 3-3-1-1 Lancaster .................. 4-7-0-0 Clarence .................... 2-6-1-1 Will North ................. 2-4-0-0 Timon ........................ 1-5-2-0
Luke Marchant, Nic Zivis, Idzik and Santa Maria, respectively scored one, two, three, and four goals. Santa Maria had a natural hat trick with three consecutive spanning the second and third periods, while Idzik then produced a natural hat trick in the purest sense with three consecutive
goals all in the third period. Cameron Stadelmaier won nine of 13 faceoffs. Zivis and Xavier Thomann each had assists and Santa Maria had two. The Stallions have been invited to and plan to attend the AAU (American Athletic Union) Nationals March 5-8 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Rod, Gun & Game: Super Bowl Sunday — time for venison nachos, walleye tacos By Forrest Fisher This is a great time to relish the satisfaction of delicious meals that can result from the successful sportsmen pursuits of hunting wild game and fishing. There is something very special about the culinary delights that connect us to conservation practices, the purity of organic food from wild harvest, and the reality of incredible taste from this healthy food source. Great tasting healthy food helps to justify the cost of the license and gear, and all the time we spend learning about how to be successful. A few years ago, my family started looking around for proven recipes that would provide even more range on how we prepare our wild bounty from the lands and the lakes around us. We discovered the “Wild Harvest Table” from Cornell Cooperative Extension nutrition educator Moira M. Tidball, a culinary aficionado who enjoys cooking all kinds of wild game and offers free, proven advice. The result has been delicious and nutritious! For Super Bowl weekend, we are preparing two of Tidball’s crowd-pleasing recipes that have become our favorites: venison nachos and walleye tacos. Sounds awesome, right?! Let me share with you that there is never any leftovers from either recipe. For the Venison nachos, health consumers today all ap-
preciate that using the venison instead of beef lowers the fat content of typical nacho recipes. This recipe is quite simple, even I am able to succeed in the kitchen with it. In a stock pot, add one tablespoon of olive oil and brown the venison over medium-high heat. Add one medium to large chopped white sweet onion and cook 3-5 minutes more until the onion is translucent. Add 2-3 cloves of minced garlic and 2-3 tablespoons of chili powder, cook another minute (don’t let the garlic get brown). At this point, adding one teaspoon of oregano and one teaspoon of cumin is optional, if you like those flavors (I do). Then add one tablespoon of brown sugar and one 28-ounce can of diced tomatoes (or one quart of home canned tomatoes) and gently stir the entire mix in the pan. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, once there, lower the heat and simmer the chili about half an hour until it thickens and starts to smell “so good!” Then add one 15-ounce can of red kidney beans or black beans, your choice, but drain and rinse before adding. Then cook until heated through and the consistency is thick. Season to taste with salt and pepper. We then pour the mix into a wide baking dish, sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top and place it in the oven preheated to 400 degrees. Heat some tortilla chips in the oven at the same time. Remove when the cheese melts (about six minutes or so). Spoon some of the mix
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2 tablespoons of lime juice (juice from one large lime), ½ tablespoon of chili powder, ½ teaspoon cumin powder, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped), 1 small jalapeno (diced) and ¼ cup of red onion (diced), with a dash of salt and pepper to your taste. Mix up a marinade of the olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, oregano, cilantro, jalapeno, red onion, salt and pepper in a baking dish large enough to also hold the fish. Add the fish fillets and spoon the marinade on top to coat
the fish. Cover and move to the ‘frig for 1 hour, then turn the fillets over and stand in the ‘frig for one more hour. Remove the fish and cook in a sauté pan for about four minutes, then flip and cook for two more minutes or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Remove from the pan and coarsely chop the fish. To serve, spoon about ½ cup of fish into the center of a warmed corn or four tortilla, add some sour cream, some shredded lettuce or cabbage or coleslaw and some salsa. Fold or wrap the tortilla so it can be picked up easily and enjoy. This recipe makes about four servings of three ounces each, about 170 calories, only 2 grams of carbohydrates, 1.5 grams of fat and 22 grams of protein. For other tasty, easy to prepare wild game recipes, be sure to check in with the Cornell Wild Harvest Table website at: http://wildharvesttable.com/. The website also includes nutrition information labels that are helpful for folks watching their calories and vitamin intake levels. How to Stay Warm in Winter Word of advice from those in the know are usually helpful to folks who can never seem to stay warm in winter. When you head out into cold or wet weather, you must try to avoid wearing cotton clothing. Cotton absorbs your sweat and human moisture, insulates poorly and dries very slowly, helping to keep you cold! In-
stead, wear a base layer made from merino wool to wick moisture away and keep you dry (try merino wool socks too), then add an insulating layer such as fleece or down, and top with a waterproof or breathable shell. You will always be toasty warm in the winter outdoors. Good luck! WNY Safari Club Invites Public The WNY Safari Club holds their monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Michael’s Banquet Facility, 4885 Southwestern Blvd., in Hamburg. Members and non-members are all welcome to attend (FREE). Each meeting offers an invited speaker and attendees can enjoy an optional buffet dinner for only $10 while enjoying the camaraderie of like-minded outdoor sportsmen folks! The group will discuss current sportsmen issues, plans for 2015 youth events and plans for youth wood duck house building at Marvin Winter’s farm. Outdoors Calendar Feb. 1: 3D Winter Archery, 2015 league, walk-ons welcome, Collins Conservation, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., info: 432-6035 Feb. 4: WNY Safari Club meeting, public is invited, FREE, Michael’s Banquet Hall, 4885 Southwestern Blvd., Hamburg, 7 p.m. Send outdoors info to Forrest Fisher Column 10 days in advance, email: nugdor@ yahoo.com.
WSRC brings Christmas to family in need HarborCenter to host West Side Rowing Club (WSRC) continues to support its community through philanthropic efforts, most recently with the Mothers of Alumni Rowers (M.O.A.R.s) group, bringing Christmas to a St. Patrick’s Friary family-in-need with gifts and a special holiday meal. M.O.A.R.s began in 2012 to continue the kinship among WSRC rowing families whose athletes had graduated. Once a month, the group gets together and has an outing, including each year’s seniors’ mothers to continue as volunteers at the Club. This past year for their December philanthropy, the group voted to sponsor a family-in-need for the Christmas holidays. One of M.O.A.R.s founding members, Maryalice Victor, and her mother, Kathie Brinkworth, have been actively involved with the St. Patrick’s
Friary Pantry for many year. “The group jumped at the chance to sponsor a family for the holidays,” Victor said. The donations provided for a Christmas to remember for the family, with presents for each of the six family members and a special holiday dinner. The St. Patrick’s Friary is run by coordinator, Monica Kwiatkowski, and her assistant, Jim Dudziak, under the direction of the Franciscan Friars. For many years, the Pantry has provided support for numerous area families. While delivering the group’s donations, Victor and member Barbara Johnson discovered one of the Pantry volunteers, Betsy Broderick Kurzdorfer, is the great niece of Michael Broderick, the second (and longest serving President) of the West Side Rowing Club. Kurzdorfer’s father, Thomas, was the son of Joseph Broderick,
Michael Broderick’s brother. Broderick’s WSRC legacy includes rowing the first 8-person shell in Buffalo, managing the United States Rowing Team at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, being only the second American to receive a lifetime membership in the Canadian RowingAssociation, being enshrined at the National Rowing Hall of Fame in 1983, and having the Broderick Plate named after him, the most prestigious annual award distributed by WSRC. In the future, M.O.A.R.s intends to sponsor the WSRC “Boat of Hope,” using an old rowing shell to hold donations for area families in need. The hope is that current rowers and families will have an opportunity to participate with M.O.A.R.s, as well as be able to sponsor several additional families through holiday gifts
for each family member and a special family Christmas dinner. About the West Side Rowing Club: The West Side Rowing Club was founded in 1912 with a mission to promote the advancement of the physical, mental, and moral well being of the youth in Buffalo and the surrounding areas. Since 1921, West Side has hosted high school teams. Throughout its 102 years, West Side has won countless national and international championship events, having sent over 30 athletes to represent the United States at the Olympic Games and Elite World Championships, and advanced hundreds of youth athletes to top collegiate schools and rowing programs across North America.
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Some of the best women’s ice hockey in New York State will be coming to HarborCenter when the Western New York Girls Varsity Ice Hockey Federation hosts the 2015 New York State Girls Varsity Ice Hockey Championships. This is the first time the NYS Championships have been held in the West. The two-day event opens Friday, Feb. 6 with Section III facing Section VI and Section X facing Section VII. Those games will be at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., respectively. On Saturday, Feb 7, the winner of those games will face off at 1 p.m. for the New York State Championship. With playoffs being held this week around the state, the teams participating are
still unknown. Last season, the championship game ended with Skaneateles and Potsdam as co-champions after four overtimes. There is no shootout in the girls varsity sport. Locally, Orchard Park/ Frontier, Kenmore and Williamsville were in the lead in points with Section VI playoffs scheduled for Thursday (Jan. 29); semi-finals are on Tuesday, Feb. 2 and the WNY Championship Thursday, Feb. 4. Those games are being held at Northtown Center in Amherst. Tickets for the NYS Championship are $6 for both of Friday’s games and $6 for the championship game on Saturday. Tickets will be available at the door.
Canisius and Niagara rivalry extends beyond hardwood By Mike Haim While geography alone does not make for a significant rivalry in the sports world, it does often help. If proximity were the sole criteria for ranking local collegiate rivalries, then Canisius College and the University at Buffalo would be scratching and clawing their way through their occasional meetings on the fields or courts. As it turns out, those two schools don’t generate much hatred for each other, mostly because the schools don’t share a conference affiliation to help drive animosity. On the other hand, students and alumni of Canisius and Ni-
agara University have been trading barbs for decades, primarily due to a long-term basketball history. The schools have intertwining traditions dating back to the era before those storied Saturday night doubleheaders at Memorial Auditorium. But those legendary weekend outings in the 1950s and 1960s solidified a hoops rivalry that continues to this day with twice-yearly Metro Atlantic conference matchups. In recent years, however, the Canisius-Niagara rivalry has not been limited to hardcourts at facilities named Koessler or Gallagher. The hockey programs at each college have been drawing an increased amount of attention, and games between the rivals
are becoming more anticipated each season. The last 10 years or so have been a sort of Ground Zero for the local hockey programs. After playing at the Division III level since 1980, Canisius moved to Division I competition in 1998, one season after Niagara established its Division I program. In 2003, the schools were joint hosts of the NCAA Frozen Four, setting in motion a flurry of activity which helped grow each program. Canisius became a charter member of Atlantic Hockey when the league formed for the 2003-04 season. Niagara remained a member of College Hockey America until 2009-10, but still often had Canisius on its schedule. When the Purple Eagles
joined Atlantic Hockey for the 2010-11 campaign, it accelerated the importance of games against Canisius and helped foster the natural rivalry. Last weekend, the teams met twice at Dwyer Arena, where Canisius swept the games by 4-1 and 6-4 scores. The results were consistent with each team’s recent play: Canisius (128-6, 11-4-5 in Atlantic Hockey) extended its undefeated streak to seven games (6-0-1), its longest stretch since 2000-01, while Niagara (3-19-2, 3-13-2) dropped its sixth straight and has not won in 12 contests (0-10-2). Even though the schools are trending in opposite directions this season, the rivalry has had its share of
significant games in recent years. The schools met in the first round of the 2011 Atlantic Hockey tournament, with Canisius coming out victorious. In February 2013, the teams split a pair of games when Niagara was ranked #15 in the nation. The Purple Eagles held that same ranking a few weeks later, when the Golden Griffins scored a 5-3 win in a head-t0-head matchup in the Atlantic Hockey semifinal; Canisius went on to the NCAA Tournament, where it lost to Quinnipiac in the first round. Last weekend, the games drew decent crowds of 1,013 and 1,302 on the Niagara campus, where capacity is about 1,400. It’s easy to anticipate potential sellouts of 2,000 when the
teams eventually play each other in Canisius’ new Harborcenter home next season. To boot, Niagara could turn its fortunes around soon. Before this year, it has never suffered consecutive sub-.500 seasons as a Division I program, so a quick rebound wouldn’t be surprising. Canisius is on the upswing, bolstered by a home facility it can call its own. Once the schools establish equal footing on the ice, there’s no telling how intense the rivalry will become. Who knows? It could even move beyond the traditional one we’ve seen on a wooden floor for decades. www.twitter.com/mikehaim
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Next month, the Town of Tonawanda will officially appoint a new head of its police force. During Monday’s regular Town Board meeting, Town Supervisor Anthony Caruana announced Assistant Chief of Police Jerome Uschold has been named as the successor to current Police Chief Anthony Palombo, who has disclosed that he will retire near the end of February. In his introduction, Caruana said Uschold, a lifelong town resident, has been a decorated member of the force for more than 31 years. His resume includes a total of six years as a road police patrol officer, six years as a lieutenant and road patrol supervisor, four years as police captain and training bureau commander, and nine years as assistant chief of operations and assistant chief of police. “He’s very well-qualified for the position,” Caruana commented. “He has extensive courses in training and police enforcement, including the prestigious FBI National Academy at Quantico, Va., which has given him exposure to policing at the international level. He also serves as a member of our Special Weapons Tactic SWAT Team.” “Obviously, I’m happy and excited about [the new position]. Chief Palombo was, in my mind, an excellent chief. People ask me, ‘What are you going to change?’ I don’t know that I’m going to change much,”
Uschold added. “Palombo has 32 years on, I believe, and that’s about the maximum most of us end up working.” Uschold explained that during his tenure as chief, Palombo had established a critical incident response for any mentally and emotionally disturbed people the force serves. He also started a program to make the department more culturally aware, meeting with national awareness and civil rights groups such as the NAACP and a group to assist Iraqi immigrants in the area. Uschold said he is also looking into body cameras, which he called a “big issue,” although the department has not made a final decision. Deputy Town Supervisor Joseph Emminger, Sr., said the board did conduct an interview process, but Uschold had the best qualifications. “It was very obvious and evident to those of us who were there that Chief Uschold was a worthy successor to Chief Palombo. He has big shoes to fill, but I know he’s been trained very well by Chief Palombo,” Emminger added. Also on Monday, the board honored former Town Historian John Percy, who announced his retirement, as he leaves his post. After having served for 42 years, he will be succeeded by current Kenmore Village Historian Edward Adamczyk. Caruana presented Percy with a formal proclamation in honor of his retirement, in which he thanked Percy for his service. “The Town of Tonawanda would like to thank
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