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VOLUME 140, ISSUE 34 www.eastaurorany.com Week of March 21-27, 2013 Hometown Paper of Kathy Bermingham EAST AURORA, NEW YORK

EA Gets Fire Station Update

Estimated Cost has Risen by $2 Million
by Kristy Kibler Editor At first glance, cost estimates have risen more than $2 million for the new East Aurora Fire Hall. However, Design Committee chairman Dan Castle announced that most of that extra cost is due to a factor out of anyones control: inflation. The original estimate for the work occurred back in 2006. If you know anything about anything about inflation and the cost of delaying construction in this state, nothing ever gets cheaper, he said. If you look at the cost of a $5 million building, with inflation, over seven years, you get seven million bucks. So were right where we should be if you took that estimate and brought it up to current 2014 standards [when construction is projected to begin]. The committee asked the projects architecture and design firm, Bergmann Associates, for suggestions on cutting costs, and they came back with more than 30 potential cuts and changesaffecting everything from building products to design elementsthat could trim costs by almost $657,000. The committee also asked about reducing the size of the building without affecting its functionality. By narrowing some hallways and consolidating a few rooms, another $375,000 could be saved, Castle reported, leaving the price at around $6.6 million. Trustee Randy West emphasized that since no plans changes. are officially set yet, that price More details will be revealed could still fluctuate more than at a Design Committee meet$500,000 either way. Were ing at the Village Hall on Main somewhere in the [$6 million]- Street on Thurs., March 21 at ish range, West said. Thats 4 p.m. He estimated that the as close as we can get at this committee was about halfway moment in time. through the design process. Castle, who is also the chairCastle reminded the board man of the villages Planning that the committee has three Commission, also noted that requirements to the fire station some of the energyefficient materials, If you look at the cost of a $5 such as reflective million building, with inflation, roof shingles, cost more up front than over seven years, you get seven their less efficient million bucks, explained Design counterparts, but Committee chairman Dan Castle. they provide energy savings in the long run. The committee also plans. First of all, they must be feels strongly that the pavement acceptable to the local residents. of the truck bays should be This has to be something that heated, which would cost more they can accept, that they can during construction but save on live with, he said. My view snow-clearing costs and elimi- is that Im holding our commitnate weather-related disability tee and the village to the same issues for emergency calls. standards we would hold any There are other aspects still developer. being hammered out, such Secondly, the plans must be as how storm water will be acceptable to the fire departhandled; whether the back of ment. The third point is affordthe building will be lowered ability. or lifted to deal with different Were all taxpayers, but at grades of the property; and how the end of the day, this has to many bunkrooms are needed. be a fully functioning fire hall, My sense is there are still Castle said. things we can do to bring down The board scheduled the costs a little more, Castle said. committee to appear at its April But one of the things were 15 meeting to give another upwrestling with is what the needs date, which Castle said would are not only in 50 years, but hopefully include drawings 15 years. Were just doing the and an in-depth PowerPoint best we can to anticipate those presentation.

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East Aurora residents Malena Mercurio will be one of the speakers during the Celebrate and Kayla Gurbacki meet at Taste Bistro to ceremony at this years Relay. Gurbacki is the talk about this years Relay for Life at SUNY events chairman. Geneseo, which will take place in April. Malena

EAHS Grad Continues Fight Against Cancer

Gurbacki Chairs Geneseo Relay for Life
by Holly R. Layer Freelance Reporter One of East Auroras own is making a difference in the fight against cancer, one relay at a time. Kayla Gurbacki, a 2009 graduate of East Aurora High School, is now a senior at SUNY Geneseo and the event chairman of the colleges annual Relay for Life event. Relay for Life is associated with the American Cancer Society and seeks to celebrate cancer survivors, remember those who have died, and fight back against the disease. Geneseos Relay for Life event will take place from 6 p.m. on April 13 to 6 a.m. on April 14 at the Wilson Ice Arena on campus. This years theme is Make Cancer Extinct and will feature dinosaur-themed activities, a bounce-house, entertainment and a photo booth. This year is the American Cancer Societys 100th birthday, so our goal is to make it the biggest and best event ever, Gurbacki said. Gurbacki has been involved with Relay for Life since her grandfather died from esophageal cancer in 2007. To honor him, Gurbacki and her mother, Jen, formed a team and participated in Elmas Relay for Life at Iroquois High School, because EAHS did not have its own event. The event was so movingit was happy, sad, celebratory and inspiringall in one, Gurbacki said. Gurbacki didnt just join the fight against cancer through her Relay for Life involvement in high schoolshe also did a stint observing the Pharmacology and Therapeutics Lab at Roswell Park Cancer Institute while still a student at EAHS. Gurbacki said shed been thinking of a career in cancer research, something she is still pursuing. I was so interested after doing that, that I became a biochemistry Kayla Gurbacki announces sponsors and the entertainment major in hopes of one day becoming a cancer researcher, lineup during last years relay at SUNY Geneseo, while event co-chairman Jessica Shatzel looks on. she said. Gurbacki joined the club C ol le g e s A g a i n s t C a nc er immediately upon arriving freshman year at Geneseo and has moved up the ranks, serving as club vice president her sophomore year, Relay for Life event cochairman her junior year and now as the event chairman. Geneseo is an exceptional college Relay, raising the most money in the Lakes Region, Gurbacki said. The event raised $75,181 last year. Gurbacki said she now relays for many loved ones who have been touched by cancer, including her aunt, Becky, and family friends Tony DiFilippo III and 9-year-old Malena Mercurio. In fact, Malena, who is a fourthgrader at Parkdale Elementary, is a survivor of acute lymphocytic leukemia and will be a speaker at this years Relay for Life event at Geneseo. Im excited to speak at the event; I like anything that supports the fight against cancer, Malena said. She has been involved with Relay for Life events in the past, and said shes excited to announce that shell be cancerfree in November. Last year my family was always there for me when I was in the hospital. Getting shots was hard, she said. Gurbacki asked Malena to speak during the Celebrate ceremony, which honors cancer survivors. Shes the strongest little girl I know, Gurbacki said. For more information about the Geneseo Relay for Life event, go to w w w.relayforlife.org/ sunygeneseony.

VanDerwater Pens Poetry for Kids

by Adam Zaremski Staff Reporter She had to play the waiting game, but after six years, Amy Ludwig VanDerwater can finally prove she was not lying that she had an illustrated childrens book on the way. She has the hardcopy in hand and a book release party next week to prove the point. It was a little difficult over they years, she said, waiting to see the final edition of Forest has a Song, a collection of poems exploring nature and the outdoors. I felt like everybody thought that I made the book up. Its so abstract until its a thing, she said. People dont say they dont believe you, but they sort of smile and nod at you, and theres that look on their face. The book release party will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tues., March 26 at redFISH Art Studios, located at 21 Elm St. in East Aurora. Books will be for sale at that time, and Elm Street Bakery will provide dessert. VanDerwater, a Holland resident, had to learn a little patience over the years and keep busy with other writing projects until the release of Forest has a Song. She was excited when her collection of poems sold, but over time she

Author Amy Ludwig VanDerwater, pictured with her first illustrated book of childrens poems, Forest has a Song, will host a book release party at redFISH Art Gallery on Tues., March 26. said its hard to teach something when you dont practice it daily. In 2010, she took that concept literally when she started a blog in April, which is Poetry Month. For those 30 days, she wrote one childrens poem daily and added a lesson afterward for anyone to read and study. That month turned into 11 more as she wrote a poem every day. It kept me feeling like not a fake writer, because for years people would ask whens that book of yours coming out, she said. It kept me writing and gave me readership. She still maintains the blogw w w.a mylv.com and updates a couple times a week. She considered the daily writingssome good, some not so good, she said as a way to push through the writers block and see what would develop. When not writing or working in the local schools, she spends time with her family on their 24-acre parcel in Holland, going on hikes and looking at nature. The family also has a small cabin in the Adirondacks they occasionally visit. Havi ng always been a do-stuff person, especially outside, she tried to incorporate that idea in Forest has a Song. If the book has one theme, it would be to take more hikes. Go out and explore away from television and electronics, she said.

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Library Tax District Considered

by Adam Zaremski Staff Reporter Elma Public Library trustees spent time during a recent town meeting to discuss the potential effects of a new, countywide library district. Officials with the Buffalo and Erie County Library are looking at whether it would be better to remove the Erie County Legislature from future budgetary decisions. The idea is to establish a separate entity that could propose a budget and tax rate for all the libraries, but it would need voter approval for any tax increases. It is an attempt to stabilize funding for the library, Elma Library Board president David Engberg said at the March 13 town work session. The trustees said they wanted to discuss the issue, feeling it had been misrepresented across the county for several months. The proposed plan would be for county residents to vote for 11 county library board representatives, using the current county legislative districts. The new, elected board would replace the present county library board, whose members are appointed. The new board would have greater power over individual branches. It would then propose a budget to voters that could be approved or rejected, similar to a school board and its budget vote each May. The County Legislature will Continued on Page 9

to follow along. This book wouldnt be this book if she werent involved. Its very humbling to have something you wrote inter preted The book release party will be held by an artist, from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tues., March 26 that somebody el s e wo u ld at redFISH Art Studios. s p e nd t i me on it after you began to wonder if they were wrote and wrote and edited, lost in the abyss, a difficult VanDerwater said. Writing is something she has thought for a writer. T h e n t h e r e we r e t h e done her whole life, an interest illustrations, an aspect over she does not want to leave. She which she had no control over. has a degree in English from In the publishing world for the State University of New childrens books, she said an York at Geneseo and went to author submits a story and the Teachers College at Columbia editors determine the artist. University for her masters She could not contact the degree in education. She now works at many artist during the development time or make suggestions. The schools around the area, illustratorin this case, it was including Holland, Iroquois, Robbin Gourley interprets and Pioneer, as an independent the poems and formulates the writing teacher. She may assist a teacher in presenting design structure. I used to think it would a specific demonstration in drive me crazy, to not know a class or meet with faculty who the artist is, she said. on staff development days to But she realized that when she construct writing lessons and wrote her poems, she never workshops for students. She also ser ves on the had an image in mind, never an exact detail or a connecting Excellence in Poet r y for Children Award committee story line. She credits Gourley with of the National Committee of the idea of having a young Teachers of English, and she is girl exploring the woods and a board member of the Niagara fields with a dog, taking the Frontier Reading Council. Teaching the material was a basic theme of the poems to go outside and explore and good way for her to maintain her creating a way for the reader writing skillsVanDerwater

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OPINIONS & IDEAS

East Aurora Advertiser, Thursday, March 21, 2013

EDITORIAL

READERS OPINION Elma Politicians Should Meet With GOP

Dear Editor: The Aurora Republican Committee meets March 20, as previously advertised, to interview residents seeking endorsement in the upcoming election. Twenty-two elected Republican Committee members will listen and ask questions, looking for Republican values and their application. Two incumbent council members and the supervisor decided they will not participate and do not want the Republican Committees endorsement. Instead they are announcing from their of ce a packaged slate, themselves. Those coming to the meeting include the town clerk, a second candidate for clerk, the highway superintendent, town justice and county legislator. The projects and chores of committee members are often more enjoyable than writing this letter. One stimulating event was having Jack Kemp at a $10 wine and cheese [event] at the old Roycroft. He spoke with us and answered questions from a couple hundred residents. Other ofcials meet and talk with us, answer questions and help with ideas, including current County Comptroller Stefan Mychajliw, State Senator Pat Gallivan, Congressman Chris Collins, and your neighbor Assemblyman Dave DiPietro. Our town enjoys a long history of good employees working for the residents, including right up to the present. Contrast their performance with that of the dozens of smaller governments on the West Coast. In California they have sailed right onto the rocks and are oundering and foundering in bankruptcies. Were the passengers watching cartoons? Problems and choices will always pop up, in transparency, discord, cost of repairing deteriorated bridges, maintenance of buildings, relations with tenants, etc. Political of ce is difcult. If they fail to satisfy 10 percent of the people just once a week, by the end of the year almost everybody has something to complain about. It is unfortunate that the group of three will not meet and answer questions for the Aurora Republican Committees endorsement. Jim McKenna Aurora Republican Committee Member

Robin Hood Government in New York

If the governor and some others in New York State get their way, when students at East Aurora and Iroquois and Holland pack up their lockers in June, theyll likely nd it a bit harder to earn spending cash or put a few bucks away for college this summer. In the far-from-reality world of Albany, where lawmakers make big bucks for a part-time job, get extra pay for committee work, and have a per-diem payment that many would trade for their weeks pay, a 24 percent increase in the state minimum wage rate may seem reasonable. On Main Street, it seems excessive. Theres a lot of talk about how the current minimum wage isnt a living wage. That may be true. Lets not forget, however, that people on the low end of the income scale often pay no income tax and can even receive a refund for taxes theyve never paid. They often receive help paying for their food and receive free or reduced-cost health care. So if the value of all the subsidies from the taxes of other workers is added to the minimum wage, were not so sure it isnt a living wage. Apparently the Albany crowd thinks that the increased cost of a minimum wage hike will magically be covered by higher prices to the consumer or by taking away money from a fat-cat executive. Most of the folks in Albany havent a clue about the difculty in raising prices when there is a shortage of jobs, or the way it feels for those lucky enough to have a job to watch as taxes and other expenses eat up their disposable income. And on Main Street, theyd be hard-pressed to nd a fat-cat executive, although they would nd plenty of small business owners who have cut or eliminated their own wages just to keep things running through an extended recession. The simple truth of an articial wage increase is that it is inationary. Same productivity with more cost equals inationif the business cant nd ways to cut costs elsewhere. Automation and outsourcing are the rst places businesses look to offset wage costs. A big wage increase suddenly makes investing in automationor simply turning on the auto-attendant in an existing phone systeman option. For businesses that have avoided outsourcing, suddenly there may be no option but to use some of the many services available at a lower cost than staff. In reality, supply and demand for certain jobs and job skills set the prevailing wage. Thats why there are $8 an hour help wanted signs when the minimum wage is $7.25. For many businesses, the issue is less about the cost of the proposed $1.75 an hour increase in the minimum wage, and more about one of fairness to all employees. Take the $9 an hour employee who hasnt seen a signicant wage increase in a few years. Suddenly the minimum wage co-worker gets a big raise for no additional responsibility or productivity and is now making as much as someone with more skills or responsibility. To be fair, every employee should receive a 24 percent pay increase to keep everyone in line with their responsibilities, but there isnt an likely an employer who could afford to do that. So the take from the rich formula thats popular in New York and Washington is really a take from the middle class formula, and equalizes them with the lowercost, probably lower-skilled worker. We feel sorry for the high school and college students who may nd the prospects of a summer job dimmed by the proposed minimum wage increase. They are likely the rst to learn the economic reality that Albany cant seem to grasp: there may be workers making more per hour, but its a safe bet that there will be fewer hours paid.

Support Saturday Mail Delivery

Dear Editor: Recently, the postmaster general of the U.S. Postal Service announced that the service was going to soon eliminate Saturday deliver y due to poor nances. But you may be surprised to nd the reason isnt based on the ability of the Postal Service to compete in the marketplace. Most importantly the postmaster cant unilaterally make that decision. Congress will have to approve the elimination of Saturday delivery and they may make a decision by the end of March. So before you think I dont care if I get mail on Saturday, its important to understand the effects this will have on jobs in the public/private sector, seniors, veterans, the economy, shipping costs, small businesses and delivery services to rural areas. Let me remind you that the Postal Service does not use your tax dollars to fund their operations. The U.S. Postal Services last nancial quarter showed a prot from its delivery operations yet showed a loss for the quarter! How does that happen? Well, the USPS was mandated by Congress to pre-fund its retirees healthcare fund to the tune of $5.5 billion a year for 10 years starting in 2006! So every quarter approximately $1.25 billion of revenue earned by the service goes to this retiree fund. No other entity in the world, public or private, has that kind of mandate on its revenues! This fund has a positive balance of 47 billion dollars! Congress has put the USPS into its poor nancial condition by forcing it to fund retiree health benets for workers it hasnt even hired yet! So you may ask yourself why doesnt Congress eliminate the mandate? Well there are ideological and corporate opponents of the Post Of ce that would love to see the Post Of ce go away, and they have their friends in Congress. They see no reason to help the Post Of ce out of this congressionally made nancial crisis. But how will no Saturday service affect you and the country? First it will affect our sluggish economy by killing jobs. There is a private sector $1.3 trillion national mailing industry that employs 7.5 million private sector workers that will be impacted by losing Saturday service. So, private sector workers and postal workers (many who are veterans) will lose their jobs as well, which means more people on public assistance, less people paying taxes because of some articially made crisis! Can we really afford to lose more jobs in this economy just because Congress has other priorities or just doesnt care? The NALC (the union representing letter carriers) hired the independent business consulting rm Lazard to analyze the future prospects for the Postal Service to let them know whether the Post Of ce could survive in the current economic and technological environment. The NALC was prepared for bad news, but Lazards study was upbeat about the Post Ofces ability to compete due to showing strong growth in specic product areas and improved ef ciency. The study also said to eliminate service on Saturday would be a mistake as it is a competitive advantage. The study stated the most important way to improve the services nancial condition is to end the prefunding mandate. Those are just a few reasons as to why I am asking you to contact your U.S. senators of ces quickly and tell them you want six-day-a-week delivery just like youve been receiving it all along. By doing so youll be helping yourself, your community, veterans, and the economy with just a few calls. Richard Byington Chaffee

For Old Times Sake

It had been a quiet week in the old hometown, out here where New York routes 16, 20A and 78 converge for a few blocks then head out of town in different directions. It was coldcolder than we wanted it to be on the cusp of spring with baseball season right around the corner. The raw, insidious chill that went bone deep seemed inescapable. On Wednesday night I stopped in at the ofce (Right Field Satellite Of ce, that is, southeast corner of Oakwood and Elm) to try to get warm and to see if I had any messages, perform my civic duty by investing in a losing Lotto ticket (proceeds fund education in New York State, you know) and have a diet pop as long as I was there. Snake, legendary bartender and perspicacious observer of human behavior, looked me up and down in a curious manner. No doubt he was confused by the fact that I was wearing a button-down, Oxford cloth shirt and a natty wool sweater, clean and mostly unrumpled khakis, and a pair of goodenough-for-church shoes. Normally when I stand at the bar, Im sporting one of my many work-worn, threadbare, paint-speckled outts that most regular folks might consign to the ragbag, so I must have looked very much not my usual self. Lets see, he said. Could be a wedding or a funeral that has you dressed up, but since its a Wednesday night, Id guess you been to traf c court. Judge likes it when you try to impress him. We know each other pretty well around here, dont we? I didnt give him the satisfaction of owning up to where Id been, but lets just say I had it on good authority that the Town of Aurora treasury was enjoying a pretty good night that particular Wednesday. If you listened carefully you could hear the municipal coffers swelling as the judge reduced every speeding ticket, rolling stop, unbuckled seatbelt or cell phone rap from a moving violation to a $150 parking ticket. That business about knowing each other pretty well came up again the next day. I was working at my painting business, struggling to transform a sows ear into a silk purse, as is my specialty, when the phone jingled. It wasnt an 800 number; those I never answer because undoubtedly someone claiming that I owe them money or wanting to sell me something I dont need waits on the other end. It was a 537 exchange, Holland or thereabouts, so I took a chance. Maybe someone had a painting job for me to look at. Is this Rick Ohler? the strident voice on the other end demanded. In the crime-ction books I read, the calm, cool and collected detective might have rejoined, Depends, who wants to know? But being neither calm, cool nor collected, I allowed that I was the person in question. I need to talk to you. You have a minute to talk? she insisted in a tone that was more an order than a question. Well, what about? Who is this? I said, remembering a time when people had phone manners, and began conversations with pleasant opening words like, How do you do? Or Hi. My name is so-and-so, and Im calling because... or So-and-so gave me your name and I was wondering Not this particular caller, about whom I knew little except that she was a she, and was in a hurry to talk to me. Without any further explanation she launched into a story about a house in the village that had belonged to a relative of hers back in the day. The house had long since been removed from its original site near the railroad tracks behind the building we today call the Ball Block. She wondered if there were photographs of the building, or if I knew anything about it, or if I was familiar with the family. Good fellow that I am, I went into helpful mode and tried my best to remember that section of the village, which was about three and a half blocks from my childhood home at 472 Oakwood. I know a bit about local history, although Im hardly an expert. Finally, I summoned the nerve to ask her, How is it you came to call me about this? Well, she said, I was talking with the town historian and he was busy with some other research and couldnt help me right away. So he said, You probably should call one of the old-timers. Then your name came up and, I thought Id give it a try. Ouch. There are moments in ones life that serve as rites of passage, special events that signify a transition from one life stage to another: potty training, crossing the street without parents, riding a two-wheeler, rst date and kiss, drivers license, graduation, rst apartment, turning 21, marriage, children, grandchildren. And apparently, being called an old-timer for the rst time. She did call me an old-timer, didnt she? Little did she know it, but that lady had sucker-punched me in the solar plexus. Knocked the wind right out of me. Old-timer? OLD-TIMER? I mean, Im only, only 60, well, 62, well actually 62.8904 years old. But I feel like a spring chicken. Or at least a midsummer chicken. Just because I enjoy hearing townie stories and just because I write about bygone days in my column doesnt mean that Im an oldtimer. Does it? Whats next? Geezer? Doddering old fool? Eventually, the woman hung up after she realized that not even an old-timer like I could answer her question denitively. And it resumed being cold in the old hometown, colder than I wanted it to be. *** East Aurora writer and former page 10 columnist Rick Ohler was as surprised as anyone to nd his View from Right Field moved to page 2. Visit him on Facebook or at www.rickohler.com.

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Reporter Thanks Good Samaritan

Dear Editor: At some point walking home from work on March 5, I became distracted and forgot about the envelope with a rent check in my back pocket. When I remembered and then searched for the envelope at home, it was nowhere to be found. A week later my landlord told me the check had arrived, a little dirty, but it was there. Im guessing some good person saw it lying on the ground and made sure the post of ce could deliver the payment. I want to say thank you to the unknown person, as it saved me from many potential problems, and I hope they have a similar good turn when something in their life seems to go awry. Adam Zaremski East Aurora

Dial M for M-a-a-a-a-velous

Dear Editor: Unfortunately, this olde body of mine did not take kindly to leaving the warmth and comfort of my snug home on the designated evening, Wed., March 6 for the special privilege of viewing the current Aurora Players presentation of Dial M for Murder. Because of the extremely cold, bonechilling weather weve been experiencing, I have sequestered myself, taking great pleasure at the lovely wintry views out of all my windows but wallowing in the luxury of not having to venture out everyday. However, I was plenty saddened to miss out on the privilege of getting a front-row seat to really closely observe the art of theatre in a most intimate way available, plus sharing the experience with some of the regulars who have accumulated through the years. However, my over the wash-line neighbor Kitty informed me she had obtained a seat for the Sun., March 17 presentation at 2:30 p.m. and suggested I phone in a request for the seat next to her. Well, I found out two of my 8 a.m. Sunday morning Episcopal buddies were willing to transport me to that much cherished service, wonderfully entranced with our new priest, Mother Ann Tillman. To express my gratitude I invited them to join me and my neighbor. That pretty much made a Party, adding a few more to the mix. The stage setting at the play was most pleasing, an apartment in London. Continued on Page 4

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Two Men Charged With Scrap Theft

The Erie County Sheriffs Office arrested two Depew men early Monday morning for the theft of scrap metal from an Elma business. Deputy Joseph Raczynski was on patrol on Transit Road in the town of Elma at approximately 3:05 a.m. on March 18 when he observed a vehicle pull out of the parking lot of the Cove Restaurant. Because the business was closed, Raczynski stopped the vehicle to investigate the occupants reason for being there. During the investigation, scrap metal was discovered in the car. The occupants said they had permission from the business owner to take the metal, but the owners were contacted and said no one had permission to remove anything from the property. The two men, both 24 years old, were arrested and charged with petit larceny and trespassing. They were then released on appearance tickets returnable to the Elma Town Court at a future date.

by Kristy Kibler Editor Aurora Town Board member Sue Friess announced on Monday her decision to run as incumbent for her seat in November. The move is a reversal of a previously announced decision to step down from the position. When I was talking to friends and residents in the community, they were disappointed I didnt want to seek a second term, Friess said. They said I had done a good job for the taxpayers, and they asked if Id reconsider, and I did. Friess joined the board in January 2010. She said she was originally planning to serve one term and then affect the political process from outside the system, but realized the best way to influence the political climate is to do the right thing when youre in office. For her, that meant running to retain her position on the board. Supervisor Jolene Jeffe and council member James Bach are also up for reelection. However, Jeffe is seeking a board member position, and Bach is running for supervisor. Friess said the trio work well together as a team, and she looks forward to continuing to serve with them. We have a complementary group of skills that works to our advantage, and because we are really focused on the taxpayer it makes it easier to come to a consensus and find solutions that work, she said.

Friess Announces Reelection Bid

East Aurora Advertiser, Thursday, March 21, 2013

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Sue Friess Aurora Town Planning Board member David Majka is also seeking a council seat. He has announced that he is seeking the endorsements of the Republican, Conservative and Independence parties in the upcoming elections. Friess, Jeffe and Bach are all Republicans, as well, but they are not seeking any partys political endorsement. Were just going to look for the endorsement of the taxpayer, Friess said. Thats who were working for, and thats who we want to remain accountable to. Friess and her husband, Greg, have lived in the Town of Aurora almost 15 years. They have three children, Ashley, Tyler and Cory. The youngest, Cory, is a senior this year at East Aurora High School.

Annunciation Students March in D.C.

Five eighth-grade students from Annunciation School in Elma took part in the recent March for Life event in Washington, D.C. The pro-life event attracts an estimated 500,000 people annually to the nations capital. In addition to participating in the march, the studentsAlex-

Fr. Eugene Ulrich, pastor of Annunciation Church, Alexandra Bielli, teacher MaryKay Schaub, Victoria leads students in a blessing of March for Life participants. Jankowski, Maria Tibold and Rebecca Rusnak. Representing Annunciation at the march were Molly Patterson,

andra Bielli, Victoria Jankows- accompanied on the trip by ki, Molly Patterson, Rebecca Annunciation religion teacher Rusnak and Maria Tiboldalso MaryKay Schaub. attended a youth rally and visited several monuments. They were

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A 63-year-old man from South Grove Street reported that someone stole a $200 GPS and loose change from his unlocked vehicle. A neighbor reported hearing someone running from the area around 1:30 a.m. on Fri., March 15, possibly when the theft occurred. No other incidents were reported in the area. The case was closed at this time. Burglary Money was reportedly stolen from a residence on Olean Road on Wed., March 13 between 1 and 3 p.m. The victim, a 38-year-old woman, told police it appeared someone had entered the home, which had been unlocked, played on the video game systems and stole $45. The womans son came home in that time period, but he said was not involved. The woman was advised to lock the doors and report any suspicious activity in the future. Missing Wallet On Sat., March 16, sometime between 3 and 7 p.m., a 20-yearold man from Clinton Street in Elma reported that his wallet was stolen from his vehicle while he was at work. He said he left the car unlocked while it was parked at the American Grill restaurant on Buffalo Road, and he lost about $30. There are cameras on location, and management planned to review the footage for any information. Aurora Theatre Alarm An emergency sensor inside the Aurora Theatre on Main St reet activated on Su n.,

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The Aurora Town Board will meet at 7 p.m., Mon., March 25 at the Southside Municipal Center, 300 Gleed Ave. The board generally meets the second and fourth Monday of each month.

The Wales Town Board will hold a workshop session at 7 p.m., Tues., March 26, at Town Hall on Big Tree Road in Wales Center. The board generally meets on the second Tuesday of each month with work sessions on the fourth Tuesday.

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E r ie C ou nt y Sh e r i f f s deputies responded to a rollover accident on Jamison Road and Hemstreet in Elma on Sun., March 10. No one was reported injured, though the vehicle landed against a utility pole and loosened the guide wires. Erie County officials were notified about the damage. In other area calls handled by Erie County Sheriffs deputies out of the Elma substation: March 8 A man in a white hunting suit was allegedly seen shooting toward Four Rod Road and Anne Drive in Marilla, but deputies found the man had permission to hunt in the area. Deputies were investigating a complaint that a threat was made on Facebook by a person from Hunters Creek Road in Wales. They planned to follow up with a school district concerning the threat, though the report doesnt indicate which school district. A white vehicle that left the Yellow Goose gas station on Olean Road in Holland was seen being driven erratically across the roadway. The driver was found and reported to be looking for a location in Machias and thought it had been missed while driving. Deputies responded to an accident on Transit Road and Seneca Street in Elma. Two vehicles were involved, but no

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Continued from Page 2 Those onstage consisted of six players, six well-polished professional players. One beaut if u l female, Au ror a Boneberg as Margot Wendice, Jason Gonser as Max Holiday, Marc Ruf no as Tony Wendice, Geoff Pictor as Captain Lesgate, Michael Starzynski as Inspector Hubbard and Brad Felton as Thompson. I must say the players were beautifully costumed in proper British, natty neat trousers, shirts, ties, jackets, shoes. I am assuming underwear as well. So refreshing to be treated to that dressed-up gentleman look, a nice contrast from that overly popular I dont give a damn denim just too overly, overly used today. Denims Photo by Marty Wangelin were designed for the noble, hardworking farmers to get them through tough hours in the barns and elds, not here, there and M&T Bank donated $500 to the Western New Manager Marilyn Heim presents the check to everywhere. Ugh. The play itself is well written York Southtowns Scenic Byway earlier this the groups president, Bob Lennartz, and board by Frederick Knott, superbly week. Here, East Aurora M&T Bank Branch members Kim Bowers and Patrick Keem. directed by Catherine Burkhart. It does require undivided attention to develop the plot to its amazing conclusion. And how better to celebrate a successful stage by Jeremy Morlock as well as $815,579 from reserves, worried that voters might see a false choice between the rst Managing Editor to maintain all of the districts The Iroquois School District current programs. Next year budget proposal in May and a is offering a choice to its vot- would look the same as this year, possible second vote. The 2.24 ers: approve a 2.24 percent tax or as close as weve got, Scoeld proposal is not luxuries, its not Dear Editor: everything cut in the past, its Honesty and transparency are levy increase and retain existing explained. programs, or reject the budget He also presented the Iroquois bare bones, Szeglowski said. At generally believed to be good and face cuts to school programs. School Board with a fallback plan. what point do we say, We have approaches. Most of us would expect our Board of Education, Last year, Iroquois board mem- We have the rst budget vote in cut enough? Board member Charles Specht as nancial managers of our bers and administrators planned May, Scoeld said at a budget two budget scenarios. The rst, work session. If the voters do said that for the district, a 2.24 per- school tax dollar, to be transparwhich went to voters in May, al- not believe that is an appropriate cent tax levy increase would mean ent in their decision-making. lowed for the continued operation budget, I would recommend to the maintaining the status quo, while Based on my belief in transparof all three primary schools, and board that we have a second vote. 1.73 percent increase would mean ency, three items have been on included sports and extracurricu- The $43.8 million proposal for that a reduction in services, whether my mind: Open Meetings Law, lar clubs. Had that proposal failed, second vote would include cuts it be sports, or music, or clubs, or executive session and the lack the board was ready to go back to in athletics and clubs, and would class size. That is the choice the of a teachers contract. In an attempt to provide voters in June with a budget that include a 1.73 percent increase in board is giving the public. As a member of this board, Ive sat information on school board dewould close one of the primary the tax levy. schools and eliminate clubs and If both the May and June bud- through years of watching things cision-making, the Open Meetother programs. May 2012 saw a gets failed, Iroquois would move being taken away from our kids, ings Law was written. School high turnout at the polls nearly to a contingent budget, under and its really hard to do, he added. boards are public bodies, the Scoeld noted that some resi- Open Meetings Law (Pub. Off. 3,000 people voted and more which there would be no tax levy than 60 percent of voters sup- increase. A contingent budget dents have lobbied for the return Law 103) requires school board ported the budget. (The 2012-2013 would result in larger class sizes, of previously cut programs, some- meetings where school business budget proposal was under the the further elimination of clubs thing that cant be accomplished will be discussed to be open to tax cap, and needed only a simple and athletic programs, reductions under the 2.24 percent tax levy the public. (School Law) It does majority to pass.) in technology and equipment increase plan. The 2.24 does have exempt items that are judicial or This year, the closing of an purchases, and an increase in the a cost to it, both to the students con dential in nature. The need elementary school is not being use of reserve funds. The district in terms of programs and to the for procurement or change in the considered, but Superintendent would also consider reducing AP taxpayer [in terms of taxes] but needs of the district is usually Douglas Scoeld said the district and elective offerings. I dont like this is what we think is the best discussed. For example, if a new would need to make difcult cuts any of those ideas, but I think thats for the students and the most cost position were needed or were to be extended it would be brought if the public doesnt support the where wed need to go to keep our effective, Scoeld said. The last of Iroquois budget forward for public discussion $43.9 million budget proposal. [core] programs, Scoeld said. That proposal will use a 2.24 Speaking at a budget work ses- work sessions was March 5, but before going to executive sespercent increase in the tax levy, sion, parent Sharon Szeglowski the effort to share information sion for a nal conclusion. Then with the public is continuing. A it would be brought back and budget hearing is scheduled for voted upon. May 8, with the public vote on This is necessary, in my mind, the 2013-2014 budget slated for because there needs to be opporEast Auroras headquarters for all your computer needs. May 21. tunity for the public to choose performance but with a potluck green dinner held in St. Matthias beautiful Arts and Crafts style parish hall. All participants were attired in a bit of green. We were blessed with not only delicious food and beverages but musicians. You know when you sight John Whitney anked by Bob Sowyrda lugging musical instruments, a good time is brewing. We sang, we clapped our hands, we stomped our feet, we laughed, we sang. Our Irish or non-Irish eyes were smiling and our hearts were happy as could be in every way. Dont miss this play. It is most assuredly a winner. A glance at my clock tells me it is merely 9:30 p.m. and I am already cuddled up in my pink velvet nighty nites. It never ceases to amaze me that as I am ever so swiftly approaching the 10th decade of a well blessed life, I keep nding myself part of a fantastic community of wonderful, loving, people. Along with my opportunity to ll my role as docent Friday night at The Roycroft Inn, we were well invested in the type of celebration of food, music, people that evoke such overwhelming memories that the tears of joy are impossible to hide. Oh the sweet mysteries of life. The Garvey family along with John Whitney and numerous others led by that adorable imp Dan Garvey put together a fabulous tribute to honor St. Patrick as well as his talented brother, Neal Garvey, who contributed so much to Buffalos famous Shakespeare in the Park productions. We all have so much to be thankful for, summed up with this appropriate Irish blessing: May there always be work for your hands to do. May your purse always hold a coin or two. May the sun always shine on your window pane. May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain. May the hand of a friend always be near you. May God ll your heart with gladness to cheer you. Dorothy L. Clough East Aurora

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to respond. Since there is only a short moment at the beginning of an agenda for public response, it then excludes discussion on items that have been decided beforehand in executive session and then just placed on the agenda for a done deal vote. This is not very open or transparent as far as I can see. Executive session is an interesting provision of the law. It is necessary, as I said before, in cases of judicial or con dential nature. Unfortunately, policy like statistics can be tweaked for meaning when there is a means to an end. Although executive session provides an option for matters of appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, etc., usually it is preceded publicly by a recommendation of need or value for a new position or change of position. This appears to have not occurred in the case of the superintendents raise or in the new, full-time athletic directors position for $80,000! At the March 6 meeting, the appointment of the athletic director just appeared on the agenda as a preordained deal in just the same way the superintendents raise did previously. This troubles me and it should trouble you since its your tax dollar once again not being spent for student instruction. That brings me to student instruction. You teachers continue to work without a contract. In light of all the money spent in the last couple of months on administrators through raises, position additions and extensions, the old saw that the board just doesnt have the nances is growing old. The facts are that there has been a reduction of over 22 percent in high school classes, we have gone from an eight-period day to a seven-period day and lost 7.6 teachers. The BOE is proposing eliminating 1.2 more teachers at the High School and one at Parkdale. Once again class sizes will be increased. Please ask a teacher what that means for their classes. Ask a student who struggles what its like to be lost in a sea of faces when you just dont get it and you are too embarrassed to ask for help. The options for students in need of help have been eliminated (Math Lab, Reading Lab, Reading Recovery, Academic Support Center and a full team at Middle School) and the class sizes just keep increasing. Its time for a reality checkits your children, your school and your community! Judy Malys East Aurora

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Janelle Leipler and Michael Paradise were married Fri., March 1, 2013 in Ellicottville at the Tannenbaum Lodge at Holiday Valley. The event was broadcast live on WIVB and CW23 WNLO from the Tannenbaum Lodge at Holiday Valley during the Winging It! television program. The bride is the daughter of Lewis Leipler of East Aurora and Mike and Laurie McGirr of Chaffee. The groom is the son of Jerry and Cheryl Paradise of East Aurora. T he couple lea r ned on

by Adam Zaremski Staff Reporter Leita Reed would move from the area several times in her life, sometimes for a few months and sometimes for more than a decade. But in the end, the Town of Elmas people and history would bring her back. She loved the different locations and scenery of her travels, and she had good jobs. But this was always home, Reed said. This is where my roots are. Reed, 72, grew up on Bowen Road, close to the Buffalo Creek. She lived with her parents, two brothers, a grandma and an aunt during her first 10 years, and said the 1940s were a wonderful time to live in Elma as a child. We had freedom. [The rule was] be home by suppertime. I wandered all over. Not that everything was perfect, but it was nice, she said, describing her time exploring the creek and dams and visiting neighbors and friends. H e r f a m i l y m o v e d t o Tonawanda in 1950, but it was only a four-year absence, as her father had purchased land on Woodard Road in Elma to build a new home. Her parents were active in the local community and involved in politics, the Elma Conservation Club, the Elma Historical Society, and the Elma Methodist Church. Reed would emulate some of their choices in later years. Photo courtesy of Jenny Lynn Photography Looking to get out of Elma after high school at Iroquois, Michael and Janelle Paradise Reed found herself with free tuition to Syracuse University for the dumbest thing on Earth. The dumbest. Home economics. Valentines Day that they were selected to be featured in the live event on March 1. Mrs. Paradise told the East Aurora Advertiser and the Elma Review that the next two weeks were very busy as they got ready for their dream winter wedding. Sponsors for the event provided the venue, photography, rings, tuxedos and her wedding dress. Both graduates of East Aurora High School, Mrs. Paradise works at Gypsum Systems, Inc., and Mr. Paradise is employed at Geico. They reside in West Seneca.

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Thats like on-the-job training. I should have had something more substantial. But I just wanted to go and have a good time. And we did. Syracuse is a fun school to go to. I was 17 years old, drinking age was 18, she said. She paused then, thought about her word choice and said, It was interesting. She didnt finish her degree, and even though she felt so harshly about the major, she wished she had completed it at the time. She said her father placed a high importance on education and was disappointed in the decision. About 20 years after Syracuse she would go back to school to earn her bachelors degree from the University at Buffalo in communications and said it gave her with a sense of accomplishment. The reason for her departure from Syracuse was that she had met her first husband. They would marry and have three children, and he volunteered to join the Army. They traveled to Germany for a time, he became a captain with the Army Rangers and then served in Vietnam for two-and-a-half years. Early in 1968, they bought a home in West Falls. Then he came home [from the service] and promptly got himself killed in an automobile accident, she said. So many years have gone by that she spoke about the incident in a matter-of-fact way, but her voice lowered as she discussed it. He rolled his car on Two Rod and Jamison. That was the end of that. I was 28 and had three kidsI was devastated. She moved back to Elma to

raise her children near her family. It wasnt long before she met her second husband, Tim Reed. Of all places, at church. Nobody meets at church, Reed said. T h e y w e r e m a r r i e d i n September 1968, and he and his two children moved in with Leita and her three. It just seemed right. It really did. It just seemed right, she said brightly. They would add another child to their combined five, bringing the family to eight. They lived for 20 years on Bowen near Briggswood, then moved to Rochester for 13 years. The couple moved back in 2002 to help care for her father as he got sick. After he died, they stayed

at the home on Woodard Road. Reed spends much of her time now as secretary for the Elma Historical Society, helping to organize and catalog the growing library of historical documents at the museum. The members are trying to create an area where people can easily research the towns history. There are many more files to search and enter on the computera whole room upstairs is filled with articles and papersbut Reed said shell be there to help for some time. Shes not interested in moving any time soon. *** Whom should we spotlight? Email eanews@eastaurorany.com.

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by Libby Maeder Assistant Editor We turned the calendar page to spring this week, but that doesnt necessarily mean an instant end to cold temperatures and icy winds. As winter gradually gives way to milder days, a little comfort food is still in order, especially when it is as easy as this casserole. Chunks of boneless chicken and some simple vegetables are stirred into a creamy sauce and topped with stuffing. With only five ingredients, it makes a fast and easy one-dish meal. For an even easier dinnertime, put the dish together in the morning before work, refrigerate it, and pop it in the oven when you get home. Leftovers reheat nicely in the microwave, when other family members eventually straggle home after work, school, lessons or sports. The recipe is from the back of a box of Stovetop Stuffing. The original recipe calls for frozen mixed vegetables, but I dont like the cubed carrots in those mixes. So I used eight ounces each (half of a one-pound bag) of frozen peas and sliced carrots. You can substitute any frozen vegetable you like.

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Aurora Waldorf School in West Falls will present an educational and interactive exhibit, Enchanted Castle Childrens Garden, at this weekends Plantasia Garden and Landscape Show at the Fairgrounds Event Center in Hamburg. The show runs from Thurs. March 21 through Sun., March 24. Plantasia opens at 10 a.m. each day, ending at 9 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and at 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $9 for adults and $6 for senior citizens, and children 12 and under will be admitted free. It is designed to welcome spring to Western New York. The Aurora Waldorf Schools Childrens Garden area will include crafts and coloring stations, a castle moat filled with

Chicken and Stuffing Casserole 1 six-ounce package reduced sodium Stovetop Stuffing Mix for chicken 1 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts 1 can reduced sodium condensed cream of chicken soup 1/3 cup sour cream 16 ounces frozen peas and carrots, thawed ~~~ Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 13-by-9-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Prepare stuffing mix as directed on the package. Set aside. Cut chicken breasts into one-inch chunks. In a large bowl, stir together the soup and sour cream. Add the chicken and thawed vegetables and stir to combine. Pour into prepared baking pan. Top with the stuffing. Bake 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Serves 6.

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the nursery. Everyone is welcome. THURSDAY, MARCH 28 Dial M for Murder The Aurora Eating Gluten-Free Lecture - The Players will present the final East Aurora Cooperative Market, performance of the suspense 618 Main St., will host a lecture classic Dial M for Murder on on Thurs., March 28 from 7 to 8 Sun., March 24 at 2:30 p.m. at the p.m. Nutritionist Theresa Bindig historic Roycroft Pavilion in Hamlin will discuss Eating Gluten-Free. Park on South Grove Street in No registration is required, and East Aurora. Reservations are everyone is welcome. recommended. To reserve seats, call 687-6727.

MONDAY, MARCH 25
Aurora Players Auditions The Aurora Players community theater group will hold open auditions for You Cant Take It With You on Mon., March 25 and Tues., March 26 at 7 p.m. at the Roycroft Pavilion in Hamlin Park, corner South Grove Street and Prospect Avenue in East Aurora. The director will be casting 15-20 characters spanning several age groups. For character descriptions, plot synopsis, or more information, check Aurora Players on Facebook or go to www.auroraplayers.org.

FRIDAY, MARCH 29

TUESDAY, MARCH 26

Children from Duck Duck Goose daycare center gather around the Easter Bunny this past Monday. More Easter fun will take place when the Kiwanis Club of East Aurora and the Town of Aurora Parks and Recreation Department host the 25th annual Easter egg hunt on

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Sat., March 23 at 12:30 p.m. at Warren Drive Park. The free event is open to town residents age 8 and younger. The event will also feature games and face painting. Visit www.aurorarec.com for information about rain or snow cancellations.

THURSDAY, MARCH 21
Iroquois Student Art Show Iroquois Schools art department presents Art is Everywhere, an art show, on Thurs., March 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. The exhibit will feature student artwork from kindergarten through grade 12, and will take place in the dining room at Iroquois High School on Girdle Road in Elma. Caregiving Support Group Partners in Caring, a free support group for those caring for an elderly, ill or dependent person, will meet on Thurs., March 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Town of Aurora Senior Center, 101 King St. This months featured speaker is Dr. John Sterba. The meeting is free, and no registration is necessary. For more information, call 208-0012.

FRIDAY, MARCH 22
Fish Fry Fundraiser for Holland Club A sh fry fundraiser to support the new building fund of the Boys & Girls Club of Holland will be co-hosted by the club and the Holland Kiwanis Club on Fri., March 22 from 4 to 7 p.m. The takeout-only event with convenient drive-through service will take place in the parking lot of Holland Middle School, corner Route 16 and Partridge Road. Dinner ticket price is $9. For tickets, contact any Holland Kiwanis member, the

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Boys & Girls Club of Holland, or Road, on Fri., March 22 at 7:30 call 208-3290. p.m. A freewill offering will be taken. All are welcome. St. Gabriels Fish Fry St. Gabriels Holy Name Society will host a sh Dial M for Murder The Aurora fry dinner on Fri., March 22 from Players will present the suspense 4 to 7 p.m. in the Parish Hall at classic Dial M for Murder on 5271 Clinton St., Elma (Blossom). Fri., March 22 at 8 p.m. at the Takeout service will be available historic Roycroft Pavilion in Hamlin for an extra $.25, beverage not Park on South Grove Street in included. East Aurora. Reservations are recommended. To reserve seats, Legion Lenten Fish Fry East call 687-6727. Shows continue Aurora American Legion Post through Sun., March 24. 362, One Legion Drive (off Center Street) will host a sh fry on Fri., March 22 from 4 to 7 p.m. Dinners SATURDAY, MARCH 23 include battered fish, broiled sh, or chicken ngers (child- EGG at First Presbyterian The size available), plus coleslaw, First Presbyterian Church of macaroni salad, bread and choice East Aurora, 9 Paine St., invites of potato. All frying is done with children age 3 through grade pure peanut oil. Takeout service six (accompanied by an adult) is available by calling the Legion to Easter Glory Gala (EGG) on at 652-9862 after 4 p.m. on Friday. Sat., March 23 from 10 a.m. to All proceeds benefit Legion 11:30 a.m. in the downstairs community programs. dining room of the church. There will be Christian-inspired crafts Elma Conservation Lenten Fish and games, a presentation of the Fry The Elma Conservation Club, Easter story, live bunnies, and 600 Creek Road (off Jamison) will an Easter egg hunt. The event is host a sh fry dinner on Fri., March free. For more information, call the 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. Dinners feature church at 652-0160. fresh (not frozen) 10- to 12-ounce skinless, boneless haddock, and Comedy Night Relay for Life all salads are made from scratch. Fundraiser The Elma Relay for Takeout service is available by Life team is hosting a comedy night calling the club at 655-4665. fundraiser featuring comedian Nick Siracuse on Sat., March 23 Jonathan Trio at First Baptist at the Jamison Fire Hall, 1071 Jonathan Trio and soloist Lori will Jamison Road, Elma. Doors open perform in concert at First Baptist at 7 p.m. The adults-only evening Church of Elma, 1301 Bowen will include the comedy show, food, and a cash bar with beer and wine. There will be a basket rafe and door prizes. Admission is $15. For more information, call 863-2183. Dial M for Murder The Aurora Players will present the suspense classic Dial M for Murder on Sat., March 23 at 8 p.m. at the historic Roycroft Pavilion in Hamlin Park on South Grove Street in East Aurora. Reservations are recommended. To reserve seats, call 687-6727. Shows continue through Sun., March 24.

Aurora Players Auditions The Aurora Players community theater group will hold open auditions for You Cant Take It With You on Tues., March 26 at 7 p.m. at the Roycroft Pavilion in Hamlin Park, corner South Grove Street and Prospect Avenue in East Aurora. The director will be casting 15-20 characters spanning several age groups. For character MONDAY, APRIL 1 descriptions, plot synopsis, or more information, check Aurora Dyngus Day Party at St. Gabriels St. Gabriels Holy Name Society, Players on Facebook or go to 5271 Clinton St., Elma, will host www.auroraplayers.org. a Dyngus Day party on Mon., April 1. Doors open at 2 p.m. Live WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27 music by Tonys Polka Band will be featured from 3 to 7 p.m., and New Paths Redistribution Center Rare Vintage will play from 7:30 Donations of clean, working to 11:30 p.m. Admission is $10. appliances and furniture will be Wristbands are available at the accepted Weds., March 27 at 5 rectory; Cielinski Agency, 2916 p.m. at New Paths Redistribution William St., Cheektowaga; and Center located in the rear of the Majestic Pools, 4370 Walden Ave., South Wales Community Center, Lancaster. 6287 Olean Road. Donated items will be made available to those in need in the Western New THURSDAY, APRIL 4 York community. New Paths is a ministry of the Rural Outreach New Paths Redistribution Center Donations of clean, working Center. For donation or need, call appliances and furniture will be 716-777-4007. accepted Thurs., April 4 at 7 p.m. at Free Community Dinner A New Paths Redistribution Center free community dinner will be located in the rear of the South hosted on Wed., March 27 from Wales Community Center, 6287 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the South Wales Olean Road. Donated items will be Community Center, 6387 Olean made available to those in need in Road. All are welcome. The dinner the Western New York community. is hosted by the Rural Outreach New Paths is a ministry of the Rural Center of Pathways Christian Outreach Center. For donation or Fellowship Church. need, call 716-777-4007.

Legion Lenten Fish Fry East Aurora American Legion Post 362, One Legion Drive (off Center Street) will host its nal sh fry of this Lenten season on Good Friday, March 29, from 4 to 7 p.m. Dinners include battered fish, broiled fish, or chicken ngers (child-size available), plus coleslaw, macaroni salad, bread and choice of potato. All frying is done with pure peanut oil. Takeout service is available by calling the Legion at 652-9862 after 4 p.m. on Friday. All proceeds benet Legion community programs. Elma Conservation Lenten Fish Fry The Elma Conservation Club, 600 Creek Road (of f Jamison) will host its nal sh fry dinner of this Lenten season on Good Friday, March 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. Dinners feature fresh (not frozen) 10- to 12-ounce skinless, boneless haddock, and all salads are made from scratch. Takeout service is available by calling the club at 655-4665.

SUNDAY, MARCH 24
French Toast Breakfast in Elma The Elma Fire Auxiliary will host a French toast breakfast on Sun., March 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Elma Fire Social Hall, 2945 Bowen Road. Breakfast includes French toast, scrambled eggs, home fries, sausage, pastry, coffee, tea and orange juice. Adult price is $9, children 10 and under price is $5. Dine in or takeout service will be available. Hop at Aurora Theatre The East Aurora Community Nursery is sponsoring a special screening of the animated Easter-themed movie Hop at the Aurora Theatre Children in the Rainbow Room at East Auroras First Presbyterian on Sun., March 24 at 11 a.m. The Preschool recently enjoyed learning about space. Here, Carter Engasser movie is rated PG. Admission is suits up for a trip to the moon to collect moon rocks. For more information $5, and all proceeds will benet about First Presbyterian Preschool, call Sharon at 655-4787.

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Obituaries
James Dominesey, Retired Chief Petty Ofcer
their 45th wedding anniversary on Feb. 3, surrounded by family and friends. Mr. Dominesey balanced dedication to his family with maintaining a fullling career as an insurance professional, as well as continuing his military service in the U.S. Naval Reserve, retiring as a chief petty of cer in 1994. A very civic-minded person, he served as editor of the Lions Club in Chesapeake, Va., then as president of the Plaza Lions Club in Virginia Beach. He was a member and exalted ruler in the Elks Lodge (BPOE 38) in Norfolk, and later was a member of the Khedive Shriners and unit commander for the horse patrol in Chesapeake. An avid outdoorsman, he especially loved bringing his horses home to Western New York and visiting his mom, who still resides in East Aurora. Mr. Dominesey is survived by his wife, Susan; their four children, Julie Dominesey, Mark (Kim), Dominesey, Michael (Leslie) Dominesey, and Cindy (Fred) Roberts; his mother, Patricia (late Norman) Dominesey; three brothers, Norman (Tricia), Thomas (Sylvia) and Vincent (Sherryl) Dominesey; three sisters, Patricia (Kenneth) Kota, Catherine (Michael) Schutrum, and Prudence (Michael) McCarthy; and 12 grandchildren. In addition to his father, he was predeceased by a brother, Michael Dominesey, and a sister, Mary Lou (survived by Simon) Urbaczewski. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Marys Roman Catholic Church in Chesapeake on March 18. Interment with full military honors was in Albert G. Horton Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk, Va. A local Memorial Mass is being planned for a later date.

Christine Zawisky, Roycroft Enthusiast, Homemaker

Roycroft Campus in East Aurora, including lectures, dining at The Roycroft Inn, and selling antiques from their booth at the annual Roycroft Arts Festival. She worked for a time as a sales associate in the Copper Shop when it was owned by Kitty Turgeon. She also enjoyed cooking and gardening. Mrs. Zawisky is survived by her husband, Michael J. Zawisky; ve children, Tisha (Justin Kopit) Zawisky, Michael James (Rebecca) Zawisky, Matthew Zawisky, Alan (Emma) Zawisky, and John Paul (Kyle) Zawisky; a brother, the Rev. James Augustyn; and f ive grandchildren, Alivia, Zoe, Asher, Luke and Joseph. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered March 1 at St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church in Springbrook. Donations in her memory may be made to the church or to Hospice Buffalo. Arrangements were made by Wood Funeral Home of East Aurora. Online condolences may be shared at www.woodfh.com.

Christine Clara Zawisky Nov. 21, 1941 Feb. 25, 2013 Christine Clara Zawisky, an Elma homemaker and longtime Roycroft acionado, died at her home on Mon., Feb. 25, 2013, following a battle with cancer. She was 71. T h e fo r m e r C h r i s t i n e Augustyn was born Nov. 21, 1941 to the late Matthew and Clara Augustyn. With her husband of 42 years, Michael Zawisky, she enjoyed many activities on the

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James F. Dominesey Sept. 23, 1945 March 12, 2013 James Francis Dominesey of Chesapeake, Va., a former East Aurora resident, died Tues., March 12, 2013 after a courageous ve-year battle with kidney cancer. He was 67. Born at Our Lady of Victory Hospital in Lackawanna, he was the eldest of nine children of Norman and Patricia Dominesey. He grew up in East Aurora, where the family lived near Hamlin Park. In 1962, Mr. Dominesey joined the U.S. Navy and met the love of his life, Susan Galo, while stationed in Norfolk, Va. The couple celebrated

EBERSOLE ON PRESIDENTS LIST

Kathryn Ebersole of East Aurora was named to the Presidents List for the fall 2012 semester at the State University of New York at Potsdam, earning a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. She is a music performance major.

Alba Al Palmer, Retired EAHS Coach, Teacher

and inspired others age 50 and older to stay physically active for good health and happiness, too. He amassed more than 100 medals while competingsometimes as the only athlete in his age group in pole vault, diving, swimming and high jump events in the Empire State Games Masters, Empire State Senior Games, National Masters, World Masters Games, and Erie County Seniors Games. In a Buffalo News story from 2002, at age 79, Mr. Palmer said of his competitive diving, I tell the judges you have to give me a point just for climbing the 10 feet up the ladder. An avid skier, Mr. Palmer was a member of the National Ski Patrol at Kissing Bridge in Glenwood for 26 years. After quitting the Ski Patrol, he continued skiing in his 80s. He was a member of the New York State Retired Teachers Association, the East Aurora American Legion Post 362, and the VFW. His wife, Norma (Nadolski) Palmer, died April 16, 1992. He was also predeceased by his parents, Walter and Lena (Fox) Palmer; three brothers, James (Mary) Palmer, Wallace (Shirley) Palmer and Richard (Marian) Palmer Sr.; a sister, Alice Ferguson Chambers; and two nephews, Richard Larry Palmer Jr. and Walter Rick Palmer. Mr. Palmer is survived by three nieces, Darla Basamania of Saunders, Ariz., Dawn Casbolt of Parkville, Md., and Margaret (Bill) Seeley of Dansville; and four nephews, James (Linda) Palmer of Rochester, David (Diane) Palmer of Hilton, and Mark and Steven Palmer of Florida. A memorial service will take place at a later date. In accordance with his wishes, his body was donated to the University at Buffalo School of Medicine. Burial will be at Glenwood-Malty

Anthony Ferrentino of West Falls, a senior majoring in philosophy at the State University Cemetery in Colden. of New York at Oswego, has been Messages of condolence may named to the Deans List for the be emailed to his family at fall 2012 semester, earning a peanuts1922@gmail.com. grade point average of 3.30 to 3.79.

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Card of Thanks There are no words that seem adequate enough to say thank you to everyone who expressed their sympathy during the loss of our beloved Helen Torge. We greatly appreciate all your kind words at the wake, lovely cards, food, masses, monetary donations, oral arrangements and generous donations of your time. She was very blessed to have so many wonderful friends. We will be eternally grateful to all of her family and dear friends at the Arcade and East Aurora Senior Center, line dancing, church and card clubs that helped her stay young at heart and live her life to the fullest with good times and laughter. Your kindness and generosity will never be forgotten. A special thank you to Father Matt for a beautiful service, the ladies of the Altar & Rosary Society for the luncheon and the Wales Center Fire Company. We truly appreciate all the support and prayers. The Family of Helen Torge

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Alba C. Palmer Sept. 4, 1922 Jan. 24, 2013 Alba C. Al Palmer, a retired physical education teacher who continued winning medals at athletic competitions when he was in his 80s, died Thurs., Jan. 24, 2013 at Bertrand Chaffee Hospital. He was 90. Born and raised in Dansville, he served in the Pacic Theatre in the U.S. Army during World War II. He earned a bachelors degree in physical education from St. Bonaventure University, and a masters degree from the State University of New York at Geneseo. His rst teaching job was in Avoca in 1952. In 1953, Mr. Palmer joined the faculty at East Aurora Schools as a sixth-grade mathematics teacher. He became a physical education teacher in 1960, and also coached JV football, varsity swimming and track. He retired in 1981. Sports remained a passion throughout Mr. Palmers life. With his wife, Norma, he served on the alpine support staff for the Winter Olympics in Lake Placid in 1980. They enjoyed sailing with family to many parts of the world, and racing their schooner through Canada. In his later years, Mr. Palmer not only competed in sporting events himself, he encouraged

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MAUNDY THURSDAY, MARCH 28

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GOOD FRIDAY, MARCH 29

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EASTER SUNDAY, MARCH 31: Communion Services

6:30am Sunrise Service with Baptismal Remembrance at the Injaychock home, 752 Center St.; sharing breakfast to follow. 8:30am Contemporary Worship in the Chapel. 10:30am Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary.

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by Kristy Kibler Editor Catholic Charities annual Appeals Week is halfway over, but the Diocese of Buffalo has already earned 68 percent of its goalor roughly $7.3 million as of Mon., March 18. While we have come a long way in a short period of time, we cannot rest on our laurels, Bishop Richard Malone said at a press conference Monday. We must press on in the days and weeks ahead to achieve our lofty financial goal, and more importantly to continue with our work in faith to serve those who turn to Catholic Charities for help. Local parishes are part of that effort, having raised approximately $389,669 so far, according to the most recent numbers released by Catholic Charities. The six Catholic institutions in the area, including Immaculate Conception Church and Christ the King Seminary in East Aurora; St. Gabriels and Annunciation in Elma; St. Josephs in Holland; St. Vincent de Pauls in Springbrook; and St. Georges in West Falls, raised about $561,539 in 2012. To match that, they must raise another $171,870 by the end of the campaign, which concludes June 30. Appeals Week itself, in which the majority of money is earned, lasts until Sun., March 24. Deacon Don Weigel, Jr., of Immaculate Conception, called Catholic Charities a sign of hope for people struggling in life. He said a favorite saying at Catholic Charities is that with the programs it funds, we dont just give people a handoutwe give them a hand up, as well. People associate it with just food pantries and those sort of things, but they have such a

East Aurora Advertiser, Thursday, March 21, 2013

Parishes Continue Appeals Week Push

variety of services, he said. Behavioral health services, family services, counseling services, domestic violence programs they assist refugees and immigrants, theres youth education. Its just absolutely amazing they way Catholic Charities uses the money to really touch peoples lives any way they may need it. Part of Immaculate Conceptions totals comes from the efforts of its school, which includes kindergarten to eighth-grade classes. Eighth-grade teacher and Student Council moderator Joseph Duttweiler said the Student Council has held several events to raise money for Catholic Charities this year. The group aimed to earn $900, which it accomplished before Appeals Week even began. The events included bake sales, weekly change collection days, dress down days on which students paid $.50 to not wear their uniforms, and foul-shooting contests, where students could pay $1 for five tries at making a basket from the foul line to win prizes. Duttweiler said the students are very generous in donating during the contests, and receptive to the idea of helping the less fortunate. We try to encourage them to appreciate all the things they have at their homes and tell them that some people dont have as much as they have, he said. We just want to help [those people]

St. Lukes Anglican Church invites the public to a showing of Into Great Silence on Sat., March 23 at 6:30 p.m. as part of St. Lukes Winter Movie Series. Into Great Silence, directed by Philip Grning, chronicles a year in the life of one of the most reclusive religious communities in the world, the Grand Chartreuse, located high in the French Alps. The Carthusian hermits who call it home spend their lives in silence, prayer, study and manual labor. Because visitors are not allowed

St. Lukes Church to Show Into Great Silence

Into Great Silence, which will be shown at St. Lukes this weekend, focuses on life at the Grand Chartreuse in the French Alps.

Diocese of Buffalo Bishop Richard Malone announces that Catholic Charities has so far raised $7.3 million in its 2013 campaign, which continues through June 30. out as much as we can. Annunciation Church, in addition to the standard efforts of sending out letters and having volunteers stationed at the entrance to the church to collect donations, encouraged Appeals Week giving by having Bob Owczarczak, a seminarian from Christ the King who has worked with poverty-stricken people on Buffalos East Side, speak to the congregation at a recent Mass. Parish chairman Thomas Felong said the church is also increasing efforts to reach out to faraway Catholics, or those who dont attend Mass every week. Felong stressed that Catholic Charities helps everyone, no matter their denomination, and that funds stay in the Diocese of Buffalo. It helps people right here at home, he said. I wouldnt ask people to donate if I didnt believe in it. For more information on

on the grounds of the monastery, this movie is the closest outsiders can come to seeing the Chartreuse. The stunning cinematography and the sweeping shots of the French Alps make it a feast for travel buffs as well as those interested in the Carthusians way of life. The movie, popcorn and soft drinks are provided free of charge, and moviegoers are invited to bring their favorite movie snacks to share. St. Lukes meets at First Baptist Church at 591 Porterville Road in East Aurora.

Lunch at the Town of Aurora Senior Center

Seniors, take advantage of the lunch program the county offers Monday through Friday at noon at the Town of Aurora Senior Center, 101 King St. at Oakwood Avenue. Meet new friends. All seniors are welcome. The lunch price is $3.50. Mon., March 25 Southern-style beef stew, mashed potatoes, buttermilk biscuit, cookies. Tues., March 26 Baked lasagna with tomato sauce, broccoli, zucchini and summer squash, seasonal fruit. Wed., March 27 Easter meal: chicken cordon bleu with tarragon gravy and rice, glazed carrots, peas and onions, coconut cream pie. Thurs., March 28 Roasted pork loin, potatoes au gratin, Brussels sprouts, gelatin with peaches Fri., March 29 Good Friday, center is closed.

March 25-29

What Year Was It?

June Greenwood became first woman in the Town of Auroras 158-year history to take a seat on the Town Board. A severe ice storm clobbered the area. A train derailment sent a dozen railroad cars off the Penn Central tracks between Fillmore and Girard avenues.

Past In Pictures

Aurora-Wales School Graduates Class of 11

In 1955, 11 sixth-grade students graduated from the Aurora-Wales District 8 School on Emery Road in South Wales. It was a record high for the district, organized more than a century earlier. The building had been a oneroom school until 1914, when an addition was constructed. One half of the district was in the Town of Wales, with the other half in the Town of Aurora. Shown here in that years graduation photo (front row) are Richard Gowanlock, Wallace Fridman, Linda Barber, Sandra Quackenbush, Francis Kriger, and George Wolsley. In the second row are Linda Carpenter, Mary Ann DePerno, Carole Harbison, Patricia Bowen, Sally Blakeley, and teacher Elsie Ferm.

Memories

Family Program at Library

Library Meeting Set

The Aurora Town Public Library, located at 550 Main St. in East Aurora, is holding a program called Charlie and Checkers on Fri., March 22 at 4 p.m. This family program, appropriate for kids of all ages, is full of magic, juggling, a unicycle and more. It is funded with proceeds from the 2011 Rare Affair Library System Fundraising Gala.

The Aurora Town Public Library is holding its annual meeting and regular monthly meeting on Tues., March 26 at 3 p.m. at the library, located at 550 Main St. The meetings are open to the public.

HENNESSY ON PRESIDENTS LIST

Erin Hennessy of East Aurora was named to the Presidents List for the fall 2012 semester at the State University of New York at Potsdam, earning a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. She is a childhood/early child education major.

15 Years Ago March 21, 1998 East Aurora High School senior Jackson Minich scored a perfect 800 on the SAT I Verbal. Consistently on the honor roll and a student in the Gifted and Talented Program, he participated in football, earned a varsity letter in wrestling, and served on the executive board of his class. The South Wales Volunteer Fire Co. was called to an early-morning fire at the Emery Park Inn, formerly Carpenters and Macaulsos. They were assisted at the scene by members of the East Aurora, Holland, West Falls and Spring Brook companies. The cause of the fire was ruled accidental. Margaret Pellegrini, a Munchkin from the original MGM movie, The Wizard of Oz, met with students at East Aurora High School and attended the schools production of The Wizard of Oz. Pellegrini, age 75 and an Arizona resident, told students she was only 15 years old when she appeared in the film. Employees at the local Ames store in the Aurora Village Shopping Center were joined by Town Councilman Millard Irving and East Aurora Police Chief Bill Nye to celebrate the chains 40th anniversary. The local gathering was one part of a larger celebration that organizers hoped would break the worlds record for the biggest birthday party. If each of the 298 Ames stores served 400 pieces of cake, that would bring the chain-wide total to more than 120,000 pieces of cakea new worlds record. 30 Years Ago March 21, 1983 Acting on a suggestion by Councilman John DiJoseph, the Elma Town Board unanimously agreed to convert an old refreshment stand at the Town Park into a first aid station. The Aurora Theatre would once again host the Good Friday noonday service for the community. Florence Mergenhagen was installed as president of the East Aurora Garden Club. Mike Jahn scored 27 points and captain Adam Jablonski netted 24 as Joblonskis team edged Hugh Walkers team 75-74 to capture the 24th annual H.K. Whitney Basketball Tournament at the Boys Club of East Aurora. Robert Paul Feneziani, son of Mr. and Mrs.

David Feneziani of Elma, was commissioned second lieutenant in the United States Air Force. 45 Years Ago March 21, 1968 A Mill Road property received the Village Boards approval for rezoning, which would allow the developer to construct 72 apartments on 7.5 acres of land. A routine check by state police led to the arrest of two men in connection with a $2,500 burglary at Jacobs Chevrolet. Otto Hensen celebrated his 80th birthday with a dinner party at The Roycroft Inn. Sgt. Richard A. Hise, son of Mr. and Mrs. James L. Hise of Hilliker Court, returned to duty in Vietnam after a month vacation at home in East Aurora. The junior high basketball team at Iroquois won its fourth Division III championship. Lt. David A. Hubbs, son of Mrs. Francis Hubbs of Hamlin Avenue, flew his UH2A Seasprite helicopter from the flight deck of the USS America for the 700th time to set a record for landings and takeoffs on this ship. Bernies Meat Market, 728 Main St., corner Main and Pine, sirloin steaks $.99/lb., bacon $.59/lb. 60 Years Ago March 21, 1953 Archie D. Farrell of West Falls was the East Aurora Fish and Game Club nominee for the title of oldest active hunter in New York State. Residents of Aurora School District 5, Griffins Mills, decided against dissolving the district and affiliating with Union Free School District 1. Despite a plea by Fire Chief Richard R. Heller to be careful of grass and rubbish fires, East Aurora Fire Department personnel responded to four grass fires. After nearly three years of preparation by petitioners to form a water district in the PortervilleGirdle-East Main area outside the village, the Town Board issued an order calling for a public hearing. The Pennsylvania Railroad was withdrawing the Buffalo Day Express southbound, due at East Aurora 11:06 a.m., and the Washington Express northbound, due at 7:33 p.m.

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The Holland Junior/Senior High School Drama Club presented Once on This Island, a play based on the novel My Love, My Love by Rosa Guy, March 8, 9 and 10. The play tells the story of Ti Moune, a peasant girl who falls in love with a rich young man, and the gods who affect the pairs fates. The Holland students who participate in Drama Club are very hands-on. For Once on This Island, they designed and created sets and props and choreographed the musical numbers, among other responsibilities. In addition to the club members, musical theater production students are involved. The two-semester course teaches the ins and outs of producing, designing, and promoting a show. In the second Juniors Madison Hanel and Ashley OConnor, as Ti Moune semester, they rehearse and and her mother, appear onstage together in Hollands recent stage the production. production of Once on This Island.

Second- and third-grade students from the School auditorium. The show was part of the Boys & Girls Club of East Aurora practice clubs Light Up the World with Dance show their dance routine at the Parkdale Elementary last Friday evening.

Club Dance Recital

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Skura Sets Players Auditions

The Aurora Players will be holding open auditions for the comedy You Cant Take It With You on Mon., March 25 and Tues., March 26, beginning at 7 p.m. both days. Auditions will take place at the Roycroft Pavilion, corner of South Grove Street and Prospect Avenue in Hamlin Park, East Aurora. Director Mark David Skura will cast 15 to 20 characters spanning several age groups. Skura, a teacher, director of Fine Arts, and chairman of the Religious Studies Department at St. Francis High School in Athol Springs, has directed nearly 50 plays and musicals at St. Francis. In East Aurora, Skura has directed Aurora Players productions of See

Now in its 26 t h season, Southtowns Youth Orchestra will present its spring concert on Sun., March 24 at 3 p.m. in the Orchard Park Middle School, located at 60 South Lincoln Ave. Auditions were held to select the top student musicians in the Western New York area, and the following local students will be performing works by Brahms/Matesky, Grundman, Shore/Whitney, Mozart, Beethoven, Richie/ Whitney and Kabalevsky. Fi r st v ioli n: K at her i ne Cass, Iroquois; Claire DeNies,

Youth Orchestra Plans Concert

homeschool; Madely n Atendido, East Aurora; Kalie Ball, Iroquois. S e c o n d v i ol i n : A l a n a Danieu, East Aurora; Caroline Horvatits, East Aurora; Ryan Cass, Iroquois; Tara Porter, East Aurora; Christopher Stoll, East Aurora; Anna Marburger, Hol la nd ; Te re sa Tok a sz , Iroquois. Viola: Gabriella Myers, Iroquois, principal; Grant DeNies, Iroquois. Violoncello: James Garvey, Iroquois; Janna Smith, East Aurora; Jillian Rider, Iroquois;

How They Run, Lend Me A Tenor, Catch Me If You Can, Over My Dead Body and most recently, 2010s Moon over Buffalo. Performance dates include t h r e e we eke nd s st a r t i ng May 17. For show synopsis, character descriptions and more information, visit auroraplayers. org.

Sean Cunningham, Iroquois. D o u ble b a s s: M ic h a el Maywalt, Jr., Iroquois; Joseph Tokasz, Iroquois. Trumpet: Robert Coatsworth, Iroquois Percussion: Gwen Cunningham, Iroquois Donations are $7 for adults and $5 for seniors and students. For more information, contact orchestra manager Patricia Kaminski at 716-868-7870 or STYO@me.com, or visit www. thesouthtownsyouthorchestra. com.

Kids Art Workshops in April

The resident artist of East Auroras redFISH Art Studio, Sharon Morgante, is offering a series of spring art workshops for children that will focus on five different artistic styles and mediums. The workshops is open for those ages 7-15 with all levels of experience, and they will all take place at redFISH, located at 21 Elm St., on Mon., April 1 through Fri., April 5. The classes for ages 7 to 10 will take place from 9 to 11:30 a.m., while the class for ages 11 through 15 will be from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Overflow evening classes will be added on an as-needed basis. Cost is $35 per student per class, and all supplies are included. All students have to bring is their smocks. April 1: Pointilistic Painting Students will be introduced to the pointillistic art style, focusing on the works of artist Georges-Pierre Seurat via books and visual references. We will review the color wheel for an understanding of how primary colors can change in appearance when placed next to other primary colors. Students will practice drawing a small object and filling it in with dots of color to make it dimensional. Once the concept is grasped, each student will undertake a larger painting using the pointillistic style and referencing Seurats painting The River Seine at La Grande-Jatte or a subject of their choice. April 2: Clay Animal Sculptures Students will create a terracotta-clay sculpture with realistic or imaginary animal features. They will draw at least three preparatory sketches of ideas for their sculpture, and will be able to identify at least two functions of pre-Columbian animal sculptures and at least two symbolic reasons for the animal they depicted. Sculptures can go home same day, but they will have to air dry over a few days and can be painted on own if desired. April 3: Chalk Pastels Landscapes Students will be introduced to the impressionism art era through exposure to various artists via books and visual references. Students will practice drawing a simple object with chalk pastels using an impressionistic style. Once comfortable, each student will undertake

a larger drawing of a landscape, using the works of Claude Monet as a reference. Students are encouraged to bring in their own landscape photos to use as a reference. April 4: Oil Pastel Jungle Animals Students will study various works by Henri Rousseau, who was a self-taught artist that often painted images of jungle scenes and animals. Students will construct three small, pencil drawings of a jungle animal of their choice, learning to take a complex photo and break it down into simple shapes. They will then develop a larger final drawing, in which they will render using oil pastels. April 5: Still-Life Painting using Acrylic Paint Students will be introduced to formal still-life painting via books and visual references. Students will study a still-life set up in the studio and make various drawings on paper to develop a composition, then moving on to painting their own 16-by-20-inch still life. For more information or to reserve a spot, call 716-8128730 or email sharon8730@ gmail.com.

Meibohms to Feature Flock

Meibohm Fine Arts, located at 478 Main St. in East Aurora, is hosting an exhibition of artist Robert Flocks work starting Fri., March 22. The exhibit is titled An Impassioned Decade and will include collage, drawings, and paintings produced during the 1980s. Saturday excursions during the late 1970s and early 80s took Flock to Niagara Falls and the surrounding gorge and escarpment near his home. These weekly outings with artist friends Roland Wise, James Vullo and Robert Baumler were the inspirations that fostered the evolution of various series throughout a decade. From the en plein air gesture drawings at the Botanical Gardens of Niagara Falls and environs g rew abst racted discoveries with form, color and movement. At the same time, a widening range of mediu ms for collage and

Madison Hanel, in the starring role, leads a group of cast members in a musical number.

Exhibition An Impassioned Decade Begins March 22

painting was explored for the process of expressing these studies, according to a recent press release. An Impassioned Decade draws on the free and wide ranging investigations of that period. The exhibition will open with a reception on Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. and continue through April 20. Gallery hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For additional information, visit www.meibohmfinearts.com.

The works of East Aurora artist Linda B. Ludwig will be featured at North Tonawandas River Art Gallery & Gifts

Ludwig Displays Plein Air Works

through April 2. The exhibit is Call 716-260-1497 for more called Western NY Plein Air information. Oil Paintings, and the gallery is located at 83 Webster St.

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County Library Board Considered

Continued from Page 1 not support this. That is why we are getting it out to the residents, Engberg said. Establishing a new district would also require voter approval, and the county library members are looking at 2014 to hold a vote. Engberg and the other trustees talked about the importance of the Elma Public Library, and any further cuts to the entire county library budget could mean closing library branches. In 2005 a similar situation arose, and 15 library branches closed or left the central system to manage a library building without the central support. During the last round of cuts, Elma was listed as the next entity to cut loose. The trustees are worried further budget cuts from the county could mean Elma would be axed. We dont want Elma to be the place known where it lost a library, Engberg said. The Town Board did not give support or oppose the idea of a new district. It commended the current library board, which is made of volunteers, and said it did prefer to have a group of local people controlling how Elmas library ran. The local branch budget is $347,897, which comes from the central library. Councilman Michael Nolan noted the entire town contributes $517,887 to the entire library system, and while that is more than it receives, he said he understood the extra amount covered expenses for being involved in a lendinglibrary group. Elma Library Board member Jay Ricketts said the new district is not a double tax on residents, but a replacement tax, as the library bill would go to the new group and not the county. Several communities across the state have moved in this direction, Engberg said, and have met with success. Nolan said there could be some issues with whoever leads a new library board. The trustees want the district to remove political arguments from library discussions, but voters could install a group of fiscal conservatives that cut back on services, rather than expand, for example. People are very interested in their tax bills, Nolan said.

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Farm Protection Meeting Set

by Adam Zaremski Staff Reporter On March 27 at 7 p.m., Marilla residents are invited to the towns community center on Two Rod Road for a public meeting to discuss future plans on protecting farmland and agriculture. The town has contracted with Stuart I. Brown Associates to develop a Farmland Protection Plan that would preserve land while assisting the agricultural economy. This meeting is the first to get opinions of farmers, landowners and residents about the direction in which the town should proceed. Supervisor George Gertz said the town does not have a protection plan in place, and this would be the next step in securing funding to assist in the preservation process. The meeting will include a presentation about agriculture in town, and a look at how the plan could be prepared. The town hopes to adopt a plan by the end of 2013. The contact person for the project is Barbara Johnston, and her phone number is 585-295-6636. In other town news, the Marilla Historical Society will celebrate the Marilla Free Librarys anniversary with a presentation f rom Mike Randall. The Channel 7 weatherman and regional actor will portray Mark Twain in his acclaimed one-man show at the Marilla Community Center on

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Kiwanis Breakfast is a Success

The Kiwanis Club of Marilla held its annual pancake breakfast fundraiser last weekend, and the comments from those attending were very positive. More than 500 attendees were there for the food, raffles and visiting. A special exhibit of the local maple syrup-making process was on display by Noble Bud and Eileen Phillips, and many questions were asked. The club is very appreciative to those who donated goods or services and to those who volunteered to help the club put on this large event. In a press release, club president Jerry Weitz said he was especially grateful to event chairwoman Deb Specht-Gardon for once again organizing such a successful breakfast. Debbie Zimmerman created a handmade quilt with the theme of Farmers Market in Marilla for a raffle that began at the event and is continuing. A

Sue Trybuskiewicz, Nicki Nuwer, Marilla and John Trybuskiewicz pose together at the K iwanis president Jerry Weitz, event Kiwanis Clubs annual pancake breakfast, chairperson Deb Specht-Gardon, Carl Nuwer which took place Sun., March 17.

second raffle, Businesses and Kiwanis, Partners in Marilla, will start at Easter time and will contain more than $500 worth of gift certificates/cards purchased by Kiwanis and matched or increased by Marilla businesses. This raffle will also go on, and a winner will be drawn at the Marilla Fire Company Carnival. For information on Kiwanis membership or any projects, call 652-7608 or email kiwaniscofmarilla@yahoo.com.

Sun., April 7 at 2 p.m. --The board also approved a $30,500 bid from Innovative Mechanical Systems to install an air conditioning system in the town court. Gertz said he asked the justices to try out the new room in the basement for one year without the system, hoping it would stay cool enough in the summer, but that was not the case. When you get 30 or 40 people down here for a nightly hearing, it can get awfully warm, Gertz said. The next lowest bid was $35,100 from MJ Mechanical Services in Tonawanda. The town had three other bids for the job.

Holland School Considers Cuts

by Adam Zaremski Staff Reporter Staying within the New York State-mandated property tax cap likely means the Holland Central School Board will have to cut more than $400,000 from next years proposed budget. I dont know if wed be successful beyond [the property tax cap], board member Ronda Strauss said about potentially

The Izydorczak family of East Aurora sponsored by the Marilla Kiwanis Club. The stopped by the Marilla Fire Hall recreation meals profits go toward community projects. center for a pancake breakfast on March 17,

Photo by Marty Wangelin

Parkdale School hosted a community workout on March 9 to raise money for the Sandy Hook Elementary School PTA in Connecticut. At top, Tyler Buccieri of Body

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The district has presented budget to approve the amount. its budget these last few Holland surpassed its tax cap months with no program cuts last year, earning 65 percent mentioned. Root has said she did approval, but that was when it not want to cut something, then was listed at half a percentage find out there was money left point. The board raised the levy over to reinstate the program. by 2 percent. This happened last year, when Staying at the tax cap means the board approved the budget revenue will be around $16.5 with many program cuts but million, and the gap between reinstated them in July. The revenue and expenses will board said it now needs to start be covered by the districts a d d r e s s i n g saving accounts. That could be t h o s e anywhere between $1.4 million We know we will have to go possibilities. and $2 million, depending on into staffing, said Interim The boards the final budget. If the board f i n a n c i a l makes no cuts to the spending Superintendent Sylvia Root. c o m m i t t e e plan and keeps to the tax levy, will again look it will need to use the larger exceeding the cap, and other at the numbers and see what can amount of resources to make board members agreed with her. be done so the budget is lowered up the difference. T h e Ne w Yo r k St a t e A l rea dy faci ng a lea n to about $18 million. This is so financial outlook, and new, the district can keep the revenue Education Department states mandated expenses, the board and expense amounts closer in the board must approve a and administration said they are line without using much more budget by April 26, but it has to send out the legal notice for looking at staffing and potential of its savings account. The district can increase its date, time and location of the program cuts, but neither side was closer to approving where tax levy to 4.5 percent under budget vote, along with where to cut after the March 11 work the tax cap law. It could exceed the budget hearing will take session. The administration that amount, but would need 60 place, by April 6. is looking for instructions on percent of those who vote on the how to move the budget process forward, while the board is seeking more guidance from the administration about what to do. We know we will have to go into staffing, Interim Superintendent Sylvia Root said at the meeting. The district also placed a document with estimated cuts on its website, but when asked about it, Root said it was not accurate and that the cuts were Why do people use the machines in the only proposals. Such proposals include grocery stores when we do all the work for the cutting of four teachers, each saving the district about free? Get the full nickel without the work! $48,000. Elementary Principal Michael Dodge said he could eliminate a teacher from his staff as the students shift grade levels next year. Eliminating a third-grade teacher next year 651 Oakwood Ave., East Aurora - 714-9506 means the class size would be about 24 students a class. NEXT TO WALLENWEINS HOTEL The other positions listed www.canredemption.com on the document include technology, physical education Like Us on Facebook and English. The district is also looking at eliminating Mon.-Fri. 10am-6pm; Sat. 9am-5pm; Closed Sunday its successful peer-tutoring program, which reimburses students with a gift card for their work. It costs around $10,000 to run the program, with $4,000 going to the students and the rest for the teachers stipend to monitor the group. Athletics were also cut on the document, about $39,000 worth. Most of those cut were modified programs, though varsity field hockey and wrestling were also listed as cut. The board did not discuss this document very much after Root said it was only a proposal.

Cash For Cans

A MINIMAL amount of CONTAINGRASS ERIZED NOT THIS GRASS OR CLIPPINGS LAWN CLIPPINGS will also be accepted on a drop-off basis at an attended, will be collected by fenced in area near the D.P.W. WASTE MANAGEMENT garage on the Pine St. Extension, (1-800-333-6590) 9am - 2pm on Saturdays from on your regular garbage collection day. Containers of YARD WASTE will be Sat., April 6, 2013 until considered part of your four can weekly limit. Sat., October 12, 2013.

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Bluebird Workshop Is March 30

Beaver Meadow Audubon Center, located at 1610 Welch Road in North Java, will be hosting a workshop called Bluebird of our Happiness on Sat., March 30 at 10 am. The program designed to help beginners learn about bluebirds and their special needs. Beaver Meadow staff said in a news release that although the official bird of New York State is thriving, the bluebird still needs help. There are many things people can do to invite bluebirds to their yards, and workshop participants will learn about attracting, observing, and protecting them. Bluebird nest box kits will also be for sale. Pre-registration is required. To do so or for more information, call Beaver Meadow at (585) 457-3228.

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Wales Impatient with Scherrer

by Pat McDonnell Freelance Reporter The Wales Town Board is growing increasingly impatient with businessman Russell Scherrer over his plans to turn the Auctions International, Inc. site on Route 20A into a massive complex that would include an indoor flea market, outdoor vehicle auction, a small food service operation, a used car sales business, bathroom facilities with nine 1,000-cubic-gallon water storage tanks, an auction gallery, and an administrative office complex. Councilman Michael Simon didnt mince words at last weeks board meeting. Its very disingenuous, which is a just a word for a fancy lie, he said, referring to Scherrers unfulfilled promises to comply with the terms of several special use permits and amendments issued by the Town Board over the past six years. The board emphatically encouraged Scherrer to speed up the pace and complete construction on a special use permit it reluctantly granted him last year after years of wrangling between Scherrer and the town over allegations that he was dragging his feet on fulfilling the terms of the permit, the third one he has received from the town since 2007. Over the years, Scherrer has been charged with violating town code building ordinances, facing a judge in Wales Justice Court on more than one occasion. The local businessman has previously told the East Aurora Advertiser and Elma Review that the charges never resulted in convictions of any kind. Scher rer now wants an amended special use permit to increase his site development plan to 68,412 square feet, well above the 50,000-square-foot allowed for commercial structures. Scherrer has countered that the allowed square footage is designed for a single building, such as what a big box retail store would require. His proposed 68,412-square-foot development plan includes several buildings and outbuildings, and the square footage count includes overhangs, cellars, porches, crawlspaces and a second story in its total. The case took an ominous turn late last year when the towns Zoning Board of Appeals issued a variance agreeing to Scherrers plan to expand to 68,412 square feet, infuriating Town Board members, who subsequently voted unanimously to the possibility of taking the Zoning Board to State Supreme Court to overturn the Zoning Boards approval if members did not voluntarily reverse the decision themselves. (Under New York State municipal law, local Zoning Boards have the power to issue their own findings and decisions without Town Board oversight.) The Town Board was forced to hire outside counsel, Buffalo attorney Michael F. Perley, to represent the Zoning Board should the case find its way to State Supreme Court, since Town Attorney Ronald P. Bennett represents the Town Board and it would present a conflict of interest for him to also represent the Zoning Board. Perley will be paid $180 per hour for his services to Wales. Venditti said at the March 12 meeting that the Town Board believes the Zoning Board decision goes against the towns zoning code and the Regional Comprehensive Master Plan adopted by Elma and Wales and the Village of East Aurora back in 2002 with the aid of an Erie County grant. He basically wants to go against the town code, Wales Supervisor Rickey A. Venditti said of Scherrer, adding that the Town Board is only doing what the people in Wales want, in keeping the town rural in nature. Sadly to say, its not going anywhere at all, Venditti added of the Auctions International project. [Scherrer] comes in here under the guise of a math error to add extra buildings. Scherrer partially blamed the initial oversight of not including the crawlspaces, overhangs, etc., on the towns building inspector, Walter Raichel. But Councilman Donald Butcher has previously rebuked that charge, claiming Scherrer has paid for the services of an experienced engineer, Susan King, who is Scherrers third architect since the projects inception. Butcher said that King should have instructed Scherrer about the towns building mandates. All we want for him is to finish the job, an exasperated Venditti concluded.

Immaculate Conception parishioners pose together during a dance at the Buffalo Diocesan Youth Convention last month. In the front row are Megan Bourne, Rosalie Martin, Linsey McNeight and Jessica York. The second row consists of Sean Scannell, Emily Kern and

For the fifth year in a row, East Auroras Immaculate Conception Parish sent a group of teenagers to the annual Diocesan Youth Convention at the Adams Mark Hotel in Buffalo. The convention, which took place at the end of February, is the largest annual gathering of Catholic teenagers in the diocese. This years theme, Through Temptation To Salvation, offered resources and ideas to help young people resist the many temptations in the world today. The message was reinforced on the opening night by the young people on the Diocesan Youth Board. They

Teens Attend Diocesan Convention

presented personal cardboard confessions: on one side was written a temptation they faced, and then they flipped the cardboard over to show how God helped them resist it and move forward in faith. In addition to attending the event, many of the young people f rom I m ma cu late Conception shared their talents throughout the weekend. Justin Bogard served as a small group facilitator and read the Prayer of the Faithful at the closing Mass in French and English, and Sean Scannell was an altar server for Saturdays Mass and an usher for the closing Mass. Erika Talbot was a ribbon dancer

Jocelyn Ruhland, while in the third row are Nick Wojtkiewicz, Denise York, Erika Talbot, Lexi Mucci and John Roberts. In the fourth row are Bobby Keller, Frankie Nigro, Fr. Sean Paul Fleming, Justin Bogard, Pat Roberts and Josh Riemer.

in the opening procession for the closing Mass, while John Roberts, Pat Roberts, and Frankie Nigro served as ushers for the closing Mass. This was the first convention for Bishop Richard Malone, who presided and preached at the closing Mass. He challenged everyone to be intentional disciples and reminded attendees that faith and discipleship are rooted in love. It was an exciting weekend for the young people, and they are already looking forward to next years convention, Denise York, director of youth ministry at Immaculate Conception, said in a press release.

Bogard Wins Manus Christi Award

A teenager from Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church in East Aurora won an award at the Buffalo Diocesan Youth Convention last month. Justin Bogard received the Manus Christi (Hands of Christ) Award from the dioceses Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministry. The award is given to a senior in high school who possess outstanding moral character, is active in youth and parish ministry, and has at least two years of parish involvement. Justin is an outstanding faith witness to all who know him, both youth and adults, said Denise York, director of Immaculate Conceptions youth ministry, in a recent press release. York said in the release that Bogard serves the parish as an altar server, religious education assistant teacher, youth leader and retreat team member, adding his faith is an integral part of who Justin is. It is his charisma that allows him to lead and invite his peers to be in Christian community with one another. When Justin speaks he has his peers undivided attention, she said in the release. They respect him because of his humility, integrity and the fact that he does not just talk about

Justin Bogard teaches a religious education Aurora. He was recently honored with the class at Immaculate Conception in East Buffalo Dioceses Manus Christi Award.

SCHUBBE NAMED TO DEANS LIST

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Laura Schubbe has been named to the Deans List at the University at Buffalo for the fall 2012 semester, earning a 3.917 grade point average. She has been accepted into the doctoral program for physical therapy and will begin those studies in the fall of 2013.

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his faith, he lives it. At Iroquois High School, he is president of Radio Club, a member of the team that qualified for the National History Bowl in Washington, D.C., and is on the lacrosse team. He has also been selected for leadership programs. He is an excellent student and is very dedicated to his family. Justin is a well-rounded young man who puts God first in his life. In every aspect of his life, he is the hands of Christ, York said. Immaculate Conception is extremely proud of Justin and grateful for his service to our parish.

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Members of the Martin family enjoy a fish the left are Eileen, Quinn, Bridget, Rosalie fry dinner last Friday, hosted by the seventh- and Louissa. grade class at Immaculate Conception. From

Dinner at Immaculate Conception

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Crossbow for Regular Archery Season? Could Be

The big buzz at the recent Outdoor Show at the Erie County Fairgrounds in Hamburg was all about the outdoors, but with particular e mph a sis on t h e wo r d i n g to be found in the New York St ate budget proposal that has i ncluded new crossbow management Forrest language. Older guys, ladies and kids too, those who cant draw a regular compound hunting bow, all seemed really excited. Senate Bill 2608C adds several changes to current law, including new regulations requiring crossbow training to be included in the basic hunter education course required of all new hunters and wording that would allow the Department of Environmental Conservation to regulate statewide crossbow use for all game and all seasons, including archery season. (Exceptions to the new crossbow legislation would include Suffolk County, Nassau County, and New York City.) Since the idea of crossbow use during big game archery season has been on the front burner for so many aging hunters, notify your local Senate representative as soon as possible to let them know your position on the bill and then notify your local Assembly representative to ask if they would support similar language that is included in Assembly Bill A3008C. The budget negotiations are ongoing, and your local state legislators need to hear your position as soon as possible. While not everyone would like to see crossbow use during archery season, there seem to be a host of folks that overwhelmingly do want crossbow. My better half shot one of the new style crossbows at National Hunting and Fishing Day at Elma Conservation Club, where Frank Miskey, Sr. provided hands-on instruction and aiming training. With a simple finger squeeze, her first shot with a crossbow was a bulls eye at 30 yards. Her second shot, at a 3D archery deer target, was perfect. What do you think about the new crossbows, Fern? Miskey asked. She replied, I think this means less wounded deer if it ever becomes legal in New York it also means I might need to get my big game archery license. Lots of folks feel that way, especially the ladies and youth. Fisher On one website linked to Facebook, the details of the bill invited commentary and received 528 likes in a very short time. Comments were about 40 to 1 in support of crossbows during archery. The public speaks! Get on the phone, email, Twitter, Facebook, and of course the U.S. Mail, and notify your legislators of your interest either way today. The vote could take place at any time this month. To find your NYS Assembly representative, go to http://assembly.state. ny.us/mem /?sh=search. To find your local NYS Senate representative, go to http:// www.nysenate.gov/senators. Each of these websites will allow your address entry and then notify you of your legislators. One more click will allow you to either call them or send an email. Happy spring days are right around the corner. Keep smiling! Erie County Trout Stocking During the last week of March, New York State hatchery crews and volunteers from the Erie County Federation will stock 7,750 brown trout into Erie County streams prior to the official April 1 state inland stream trout opener. Cattaraugus Creek in Sardinia will get 3,360 fish, the Cazenovia east branch in Aurora and Holland will receive 3,060 fish, while Little Buffalo creek in Lancaster and Elma will receive 780 trout. The fish are eight to 15 inches in size, with more smaller fish than larger fish released to the streams. More fish will be stocked again in April. *** East Aurora-area outdoors writer Forrest Fisher welcomes comments and questions at nugdor@yahoo.com.

Rod, Gun & Game

Immaculate Conceptions basketball team, coached by Troy Hunter Keem and Jacob Metro; (top row) coach Brian Kelly, Ford and Brian Kelly, earned a 9-1 record this season. Shown Jayden Ford, Brian Schiltz, Christopher Martucci and coach here are (bottom row) Aiden Kelly and Marco Alaimo; (middle Troy Ford. Jack McDonald is missing from the picture. row) London Sexton, Jack Accurso, Jack Moffat, David Howe,

Immaculate Conception Basketball Ends Season

The boys third- and fourthg rade basketball team at Immaculate Conception School in East Aurora finished with a 9-1 record this season. The teams record is even more impressive because while the fourth-graders were returning players, the third-graders had never played competitive basketball before. Coaches Troy Ford and Brian Kelly said they started simple with dribbling skills and incorporated standard plays as the season progressed. Fourth-graders Aiden Kelly, Jack McDonald, Jayden Ford, Brian Schiltz, Christopher Martucci and Marco Alaimo led the team. The third-grade players include Jack Accurso, Jack Moffat, David Howe, Jacob Metro, Hunter Keem and London Sexton. The top scorers, all fourthgraders, were Aiden Kelly, who averaged eight points per game; Jack McDonald, who averaged six points per game; and Jayden Ford, who averaged five points per game. In the last game, Jack Moffat and David Howe scored the first points by any thirdgraders. Games were held on Saturdays from mid-November to Feb. 16. The team played five home games and then traveled to Depew, West Seneca and Orchard Park for the remaining five games.

East Aurora High School Sports Schedule

March 25-31 687-2514 Tues. March 26 vs. Akron 5 p.m. Thu rs. March 28 @ Lewiston-Porter 5:30 p.m. Tues. March 26 @ Akron 5 p.m. T hu r s. Ma rch 28 vs. Lewiston-Porter 5 p.m.

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Frank Miskey, Sr. of the Elma Conservation Club (lower left), a New York State hunter training safety instructor, explains how to accurately shoot a crossbow at last falls annual National Hunting and Fishing Day event at the club. Waiting for their turns with the bow are Chuck Godfrey, president of the Erie County Federation of Sportsmen, and his wife and grandchildren.

Mon. March 25 vs. Williamsville East 5 p.m. Tues. March 26 vs. Sweet Home 4:45 p.m. Wed. March 27 @ Lancaster 4:45 p.m. Mon. March 25 @ Williamsville East 5 p.m. Tues. March 26 @ Sweet Home 4:45 p.m. Wed. March 27 vs. Mount St. Mary 4:45 p.m.

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Foundation Assists Iroquois Rifle Team

The Elsie P. & Lucius B. McCowan Private Foundation last week presented a grant of $5,000 to the Iroquois rifle team. The foundation gave its first grant to the team in 2005, with this years check bringing the grand total awarded to the rifle team to $52,000. Acting Supreme Court Justice M. William Boller presented the check at the March 13 meeting of the Iroquois School Board. Boller is a trustee of the foundation and a 1973 Iroquois graduate. He told the East Aurora Advertiser and Elma Review that he had provided legal services to Elsie P. McCowan before he took his current court position, and that she had created the charitable foundation during her life. After she died, Boller continued to serve as a trustee for the foundation, along with two other attorneys. The Elsie P. & Lucius B. McCowan Private Foundation has supported many cultural institutions in the region, including the Buffalo Zoo, the Just Buffalo Literacy Center, the AlbrightKnox Art Gallery, and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. The charitable foundation was also a key sponsor of the Elma Historical Societys recreation of the historic Hurd and Briggs sawmill off of Bowen Road, and donated to improvements at Iroquois Latimer Field. Boller said he is glad to have a chance to support Iroquois athletics. Although I wasnt on the rifle team, I played basketball, he said. I think a lot of Iroquois as an alumni, and as a hunter and a sportsman, I want

Iroquois School Board member Charles to Iroquois rifle coach Robert Halter and Specht looks on as Judge William Boller, a former rifle coach Colleen McCoy in support trustee of the Elsie P. & Lucius B. McCowan of the schools rifle team. Private Foundation, presents a check for $5,000

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*** Thursday Mens League John Hinman Memorial Week 26 W L Gurgol Home Improvement 43 27 Bucket of Blood 42 28 Victoria Lanes 40 30 Raiders 34 36 Strykersville Sports Bar 33 37 CBL Snyder 32 38 11th Frame 30 40 Polish Mafia 26 44 High Scores: Peter Armlovich 255-713, Dan Blizniak 266-672, Brian Ash 644, Steve Kromer 256-626, Guy Potter 623, Eric Gee 623, Rich Potter 607, Jay Grostefon 607. *** Senior League Week 21 Feb. 27 W L Ten Pins 54 30 Four Aces 52 32 Out to Lunch 49.5 34.5 No Names 46.5 37.5 Guess Who 46.5 37.5 Bombers 45.5 38.5 Handicaps 44.5 39.5 Therapy 43 41 E.A. Bloopers 38.5 45.5 High Series (w/o handicap): Mary Davis 756 (531), Richard Wroblewski 692 (587), Marilyn Millard 685 (394), Dan Tone 667 (424), and Christine Wroblewski 660 (408). High Game (w/o handicap): Mary Davis 291 (216), Marilyn Millard 248 (151), Dan Tone 245 (164), Richard Wroblewski 241 (206) and Wayne Woodin 238 (196).

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HAEFNER ON PRESIDENTS LIST

Sarah Haefner of Elma was named to the Presidents List for the fall 2012 semester at the State University of New York at Potsdam, earning a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. She is a literature/writing major.

to encourage the rifle team to continue. Over the years, the foundations donations have allowed for the rifle team to obtain replacement rifles, ammunition, slings and other needed equipment. I think its great that Iroquois still has a rifle team I want to do all I can to continue it, Boller said. Iroquois is one of the relatively few districts in ECIC Section VI with a rifle team. Coached by teacher Robert Halter, the Chiefs compete against athletes from Alden, Clarence, Lancaster, Orchard Park, and a combined Kenmore East and Kenmore West team. Iroquois once had its own rifle range in the school basement, but now uses the range at 10X Shooting Club in Lancaster.

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Soap Opera Drama Among Euchre Players

by Jay Marshall Community Contributor Over time, it has become painfully obvious to me that Moose Couples Euchre shares many of the infamous traits of a soap opera. We dont have murders, but we do have people that get murdered. Just last night, Jack and Jann put a pitchfork right through Jim and Diane! Hungry and Becky slaughtered Spark and Spunky, hit em with a sledgehammer and gave em a kick in the head while they were down, bloodied em up and stuffed em in the dumper! We dont have trysts or romantic rendezvous, but the bright-eyed, bushytailed Lepp has had five different partners, Kelly, Lori, Bobbie, Lynn and Tracy. Carolyn bamboozled Paul into babysitting and called in four different partners, the Perry Hill Gang brought in that mysterious Mr. Toothpick, and Matt and Betty stunned Terry and Brenda with a fortuitous left hook followed by a upper cut, knockin em woozy, disoriented and pixilated. Erins delight Greg plays with Deb, and Erin plays with Nancy. Yeah ... weve got all the makings for a serial. With Paul back, the Dudleys continued their torrid trek to prosperity! This week they fashioned (stole) a stratagem utilized by umi-gummy (Disney channel). This ploy worked because their opponents didnt have kids (Martys not home) who watch that cartoon. Anyway, the majority win gave them some wiggle-room and a chance to breathe easy at least for the time being. However, they should keep a sharp eye on the Powder Puffs, because they Continued on Page 15

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Diet is Essential to Eye Health

by Dr. Amy Suda AOA president. From dry eye Aurora Optometric Group to age-related eye diseases, reEveryones heard the saying search shows that nutrition plays you are what you eat. Well, a critical role in maintaining the its true for your eyes as well as health of our eyes. for your heart, T h e AOA b o n e s a n d The AOA recommends recom mends teeth. During eating a diet eating a diet with Marchs Save with a variety a variety of foods Your Vision of foods loaded Mo n t h , t h e with key nuloaded with key American Optrients, such nutrients, such as tometric Assoas lutein and ciation (AOA) lutein and zeaxanthin, zeaxanthin, for r e m i n d s m a i nt a i n i ng for maintaining and Americans improvimproving eye health. and that caring for ing eye health. eyes includes The AOAs looking carefully at what you eat. American Eye-Q survey Six nutrientsthe antioxi- showed that nearly half of all dants lutein and zeaxanthin, Americans (49 percent) still essential fatty acids, vitamins believe carrots are the best food C and E and the mineral zinc for eye health. While carrots have been identified as helping to do contain nutritional value by protect eye sight and promote eye supplying beta-carotene, which health. Since the body doesnt is essential for night vision, make these nutrients naturally, spinach and other dark, leafy its important that they are incor- greens are the healthiest foods porated into a daily diet and, in for eyes because they naturally some cases, supplemented with contain large amounts of lutein eye vitamins. and zeaxanthin. More than two decades of The AOA recommends the extensive research have provided following foods, which contain a better understanding of how key nutrients for eye health: diet and nutrition can not only Lutein and zeaxanthin: To keep our eyes healthy, but reduce help reduce your risk of dethe risk of certain eye diseases as veloping age-related macular we age, said Ronald L. Hopping, degeneration (AMD), eat one cup of colorful fruits and vegetables such as broccoli, spinach, kale, corn, green beans, peas, oranges and tangerines four times a week. Essential fatty acids: Studies suggest omega-3 fatty acids such as flax oil or fleshy fish like tuna, salmon or herring, whole grain foods, lean meats and eggs may help protect against AMD and dry eye. Vitamin C: Fruits and vegetables, including oranges, grapefruit, strawberries, papaya, green peppers and tomatoes, can help minimize the risk of cataracts and AMD. OPTOMETRISTS Vitamin E: Vegetable oils, Dr. Richard D. OConnor such as safflower or corn oil, Dr. Keith F. DelPrince almonds, pecans, sweet potaDr. Patrica M. Miller toes and sunflower seeds, are Dr. Shawn R. Clancy powerful antioxidants that can slow the progression of AMD Dr. Amy E. Suda and cataract formation. Comprehensive Eye Exams Zinc: A deficiency of zinc can result in poor night vision and Complete Optical Services lead to cataracts. Therefore, con Comprehensive Contact suming red meat, poultry, liver, Lens Care shellfish, milk, baked beans, and Vision Therapy whole grains on a daily basis is NEW State-of-the-Art Facility important. * * * Dr. Amy Suda is an optom980 W. Maple Ct., Elma etrist at Aurora Optometric (Maple Rd. at Rt. 400) Group. The office can be reached (716) 652-0870 at 652-0870.

Czechowski Offers Yoga in a Yurt

by Adam Zaremski Staff Reporter It was a frigid wind, and the temperature was below freezing. The walkway was salted and clear, though, and it led to shelter from the harsh winter weather. The small pellet stove inside created instant relief from the outdoor chill. It had warmed the entire structurea prefabricated wood-frame yurt with a laminated wood floor and canvas-covered sides and ceiling, which easily handled the winds and snow around the hills in Holland. Inside, Maria Czechowski took people through several hatha yoga stances and movements, making sure they held the stance while focusing on breathing techniques. They gathered in a half-circle at the structures edge, standing on mats in their socks or barefoot. [Yoga] really quiets the mind and calms you. Its so good physically, for strengthening and flexibility. But its really good for your mind, she said after the lesson. The minute I start practicing yoga, the tension just melts away from me. After years practicing and training at other facilities, Czechowski started teaching yoga classes early in January next to her home on Whitney Road. She said she wanted to offer the health and fitness benefits from the routines to people who live too far away from other centers, from the Holland and Strykersville regions and farther south. For now she is keeping it simple, hosting two morning sessions each Saturday based on experience. The first class, for those who have some yoga knowledge or a good level of physical fitness, starts at 8:45 a.m. and runs to 10 a.m. The second class is for beginners and runs from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Czechowskis interest in yoga first started when she began learning the stances through DVDs, practicing at home when she had free time. It became more serious after

Maria Czechowski, third from the right, instructs her yoga students in a pose inside her studio in Holland.

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Though surrounded by snow on the border of Holland and Java, Maria Czechowskis yurt for her yoga studio maintains a warm temperature from the pellet stove inside. an accident six years ago that injured her neck, lower back and jaw. The injuries caused her daily pain, and while physical therapy helped relieve some of that, she felt her strength was gone and the pain was still a constant. She sought out a gentle yoga practice through Healing Waters Center in East Aurora. Over time she felt her strength return and incorporated the routines into her daily life. Czechowski said she feels a little off any day she doesnt practice, and that maintaining the flexibility keeps her movement fluid through the day. More importantly, she finds a sense of calm from the breathing techniques, a way to ease any problems she may face. She also said it is something a person of any age can practice, unlike other activities that put too much strain on the body over the years. A few years ago a teaching seminar began at Healing Waters, and she signed on to learn advanced movements and delve deeper into the 5,000-year-old practice. I didnt know I would teachI just wanted to learn more about it, she said. But after using family and friends as guinea pigs and feeling that they benefited from the teaching, she thought it would be a waste not to pass her knowledge to others. Occasionally she acted as a substitute teacher at Healing Waters (something she still does), but she then began considering bringing the lessons farther south. She had her familys support but said she was still deciding on the matter when her husband, John, took it upon himself to clear an area for people to park when they arrived at the studio. She thought, Okay, I guess Im doing this. Choosing to hold the lessons in a yurt, a round, canvascovered structure held up by a lattice framework, came from her time working out of the same type of building at Healing Waters. A round room creates a spacious feeling and puts people at ease. She has curtains over windows in the winter, but the

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White Smoke from the Vatican is Good News for All Faiths
Continued from Page 4 Gospel relating to his vocation: Jesus saw the tax collector and by having mercy chose him as an Apostle saying to him, Follow me. The homily focuses on divine mercy, it states. The name Francis symbolizes poverty, humility, simplicity and rebuilding the Catholic Church, said CNN Vatican expert John Allen. The new pope is sending a signal that this will not be business as usual. St. Francis said, The deeds you do may be the only sermon some persons will hear today. Whether Pope Francis will be successful at his somewhat radical efforts at simplicity, inclusion and openness remains to be seen. It will be a lengthy process, requiring more than simple gestures such as preferring public transportation to a chauffeur. Yet the mood it has created in less than a week is encouraging to men and women

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Several 2011 East Aurora High School grads gathered together in Ireland over their spring breaks, bringing their Advertiser issues with them. The photo is taken in front of Temple Bar, one of the most famous pubs in Ireland, which is located near Trinity College in Dublin. Pictured are Ashley Schmidt, Victoria Budzyn, Migella Accorsi, Ashley Friess, Matt Metzger, Ean Tierney, and Abbi

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The members of Immaculate Conceptions third-grade class East Aurora on Fri., March 15 to celebrate St. Patricks Day. perform Irish songs for guests at Aurora Adult Day Services in

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A former co-worker sent me a message today saying that he and his girlfriend would be in Pittsburgh for a weekend next month. He wanted to meet up, but he also asked for my suggestions of things to see and do while they are in town. He already knew of a few things, like the science center, the incline up Mount Washington, and getting a sandwich at the original Primanti Brothers restaurant. All notable itinerary items, but his list was still lacking. Now had my friend asked me for a list of things to see and do in Pittsburgh a couple of years ago, when we were co-workers, I would not have been of much assistance to him. And that isnt because I did not live in Pittsburgh two years ago; rather, I just didnt know that much about the city. There are other cities, like Chicago, New York, or Boston, where I could have rattled off several things right away. In fact, I have the street address memorized for Lombardis pizzeria in New York City. I can picture exactly how to get to the Billy Goats Tavern underneath Michigan Avenue in Chicago, as well as a cool breakfast joint in Los Angeles that serves practically a loaf of bread for an order of toast. Plus, I know some practical moneysaving tips. For instance,

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the cost of a cab. When it came to Pittsburgh back then, I couldnt have told you much except Primantis and maybe the incline. But that was about it. Most of my experiences to the Burgh were limited. Actually, I used to wonder if Pittsburgh could even sustain a tourist for a weekend. My appreciation for the city grew as I was doing research for a show some friends and I created and hope to someday pitch to a network. It is called Guide to the Game. (You can check out the show on www.guidetothegame. com.) The shows concept is to visit a city for 48 hours before a sporting event. We check out all the fun things to see and do around the area, then get the full tailgate experience before heading into the game. We shot a pilot in Buffalo and burgh, the more confident we felt. We scheduled a four-day visit and we needed every hour we had. So going off of this previous itinerary, I suggested to my friend that he go and see a place called the Original Hot Dog Shop or the O in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh. The O is a hot dog shop that is famous for its fries. The Os fries are some of the best I have ever tasted, but beyond that, they are quite possibly the largest orders I have ever seen. And that wins you points in my book. For a reference, a small order is roughly the same size as any other places jumbo. The Os medium and large orders are preposterous. I also directed him to some pretty outstanding pizza places in the area. Not meaning to make

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it a food-themed weekend, but there are some moments in life you must share with others. Both Beatos and Fioris are pizza places that create that moment like, I remember just what I was doing the first time I had Fioris. Really, it is so greasy and covered in cheese that I cant help but overeat every time I am there. Both places will give you cold shredded mozzarella on the side that you put on top of your slice. It is a great combination, to have the blend of hot and cold cheese. I am surprised that there arent more places that do that. Anyway, not to get sidetracked by food, because Pittsburgh has so many other things going for it. There are some parks with some nice trails that overlook the city. The botanical garden is extremely well done, with constantly changing exhibits. There are a variety of museums in town, including some rare treats like the Toonseum. There are also a ton of great neighborhoods to walk around and shops to explore. But I am not going to tell them about any of those because theyll be too busy over the weekend and will run out of time to meet up. * * * East Aurora expatriate Alex Nyes thoughts and travel tales appear regularly in the East Aurora Advertiser. He can be reached at alexnye@mail.com.