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From the Old Photo Album

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This photo was taken around 1930 by Edna Winters Burgatt. The house was located on the corner of Brant-Farnham and Hardpan Road. This photo was submitted to the Brant-Farnham Historical Society in 1995 by Mrs. Henrietta Geshan who believed that the boys were members of her second grade class. We don’t know if Henrietta attended the Mud Street School or the Brant I School. The boys names are not known; we hope that someone is able to provide the names to us for our records.

Contributed by Brant- Farnham Historical Society

Students in Miss Rozwood’s Grade 1 class had Grinch day on December 18th. The students left their uniforms at home and dressed as characters that would be in the “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” Book. All the their centers had a Grinch theme and the kids had to write a letter to the Grinch asking him to not steal Christmas. At the end of the day, the kids were able to watch the cartoon ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas”. Pictured: Morgan McCarthy, Aidyn Urbanowicz, Chloe Wagner & Campbell Rutz

Contributed by Southtowns Catholic School

Community Thanksgiving Dinner

The Lakeshore Association of Christian Churches (LACC) held their tenth Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner. Becuase of the generosity of many, this event was made possible and was very successful and we gave 20% of our donations to help Meals on Wheels. A check was presented to Lisa Woodring the Chief Development Officer of Meals on Wheels for $600. Pictured above from left to right: Bill Duzen (MPB), Kathy Kauhl and Lorraine Glashauser (LACC), Lisa Woodring (Meals on Wheels), and Fran Downey (MPB) Contributed by Ed Conboy Jr.

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Wishing you a Happy New Year!

From Supervisor Mary Hosler, Councilman Feldmann, Councilwoman Macko and the entire staff of the Town of Evans.

Saturday, 1/6: Underground Stampede, 7-11 Saturday, 1/13: SAL Steak Night, 5-8 Sunday, 1/14: Auxiliary Soup-A-Thon, 2-6

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Shirley Gawron

Shirley Gawron of Hamburg passed away on December 20, 2017. Loving mother of Sheri (Frank) Anzalone, Barbara Puls (Don Donahue), and Judith (Jeffrey) Holl; Cherished sister of Donald Schloss, Linda (Homer) Shiltz, and the late Butch Schloss; Beloved Grandmother of eleven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren; also survived by many nieces and nephews. A private memorial service will be held by the family. Donations may be made in Shirley’s memory to Hospice of Buffalo. Online condolences can be made at www. LakesideFuneralHome.com.

Marilyn A. Ramsey

Marilyn A. Ramsey, life long resident of North Evans, died peacefully December 7, 2017 after a brave battle with cancer. Much loved daughter of Ray and Ceil Lisie, beloved wife of the late Douglas Ramsey, loving mother of Nicole (Robert) Bitmeao. Marilyn was an amazing artist carrying on the tradition of hand-painted Ukranian Easter Eggs. She had many interests, including crosscountry skiing, crewing for hot air balloons, swimming, gardening, and travel. Marilyn loved all animals, especially her beloved pets. Most importantly, she loved her friends and we loved her and will miss her. Marilyn will be rememered on Saturday, January 6th, 2018 from 11am - 1pm at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 930 Lake Street, Angola NY. Donations in her mamory may be made to any animal rescue group, The American Cancer Society, or St. Paul’s Church.

God Bless

Sincerely, Leonard K. Pero Supervisor-Town of Brant

What’s New at the Library

Adult Books

Fiction

Outcast Vol. 5: The New Path, Robert Kirkman

American Drifter, Heather Graham & Chad Michael Murray

Enigma, Catherine Coulter

I Never, Laura Hopper

A Line in the Dark, Malinda Lo Don’t Let Go, Harlan Coben

The Whispering Room, Dean Koontz

Manhunt, James Patterson

Merry and Bright, Debbie Macomber

To Be Where You Are, Jan Karen Blind Spot, Dani Pettrey

The Stolen Marriage, Diane Chamberlain

The Legends of Luke Skywalker, Ken Liu

Future Home of the Living God, Louise Erdrich Glass Houses, Louise Penny

The Story of Arthur Truluv, Elizabeth Berg Crime Scene, Jonathan Kellerman Devil in Ohio, Daria Polatin Darker, E.L. James

Past Perfect, Danielle Steel Mind Game, Iris Johansen

X-Men Blue: Strangest, Cullen Bunn

The Grave Keepers, Elizabeth Byrne Quick & Dirty, Stuart Woods

Act of Betrayal, Matthew Dunn

Count to Ten, James Patterson Elites of Eden, Joey Graceffa End Game, David Baldacci

New Superman Vol. 2: Coming to America, Gene Luen Yang Batman Detective Comics Vol. 3: League of Shadows, James Tynion

Wonder Woman vol. 4 –Godwatch, Greg Rucka Parting Shot, Linwood Barclay Killing Season, Faye Kellerman Sleeping Beauties, Stephen King

The Trouble With Twelfth Grave, Darynda Jones Starfish, Akemi Dawn Bowman

Vicious Circle, C.J. Box

Odd Child Out, Gilly Macmillan Odessa Sea, Clive Cussler Non-Fiction

Sticky Fingers: The Life & Times of Jann Wenner & Rolling Stone Magazine, Joe Hagan

Revolution Song: A Story of American Freedom, Russell Shorto Victoria & Abdul: The True Story of the Queen’s Closest Confidant, Shrabani Basu

The Four: The Hidden DNA of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google, Scott Galloway

The Smear, Sharyl Attkisson

Where the Past Begins, Amy Tan

Rocco’s Healthy & Delicious, Rocco Dispirito

Martha Stewart’s Newlywed Kitchen, Martha Stewart

Second Nature: The Legacy of Ric Flair and the Rise of Charlotte, Ric Flair & Charlotte

Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That’ll Improve and/ or Ruin Everything, Kelly and Zach Weinersmith

How to Read Nature: Awaken Your Senses to the Outdoors You’ve Never Noticed, Tristan Gooley

Bobby Flay Fit, Bobby Flay

Friends Divided: John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, Gordon S. Wood

Vacationland, John Hodgman

DVD & Blu-Ray

The Glass Castle

The Nut Job 2

Ingrid Goes West

American Gods – Season One

A Cinderella Christmas

The Nut

Job 2

Girls Trip

The Glass Castle

Leap!

The Hitman’s Bodyguard

Paw Patrol: The Great Snow Rescue

Batman vs. Two-Face

Teen Titans Go Holiday Collection

Albert

Unlocked

Play Date with Miffy

Teen Titans Go Recess in Over

Brigsby Bear

Agatha Cjristie’s Poirot: Murder on the Orient Express (2010)

Atomic Blonde

Logan Lucky

Jungle

Good Time

Amityville: The Awakening

SAS Rogue Warriors

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets

The Journey

Kingsman: The Golden Circle

All Saints

The Hitman’s Bodyguard

American Assassin

CD’s

Tell Me You Love Me, Demi Lovato

Unapologetically, Kelsea Ballerini

Beautiful Trauma, Pink

Red Pill Blues, Maroon 5

Texoma Shore, Blake Shelton

Meaning of Life, Kelly Clarkson

This Sweet Old World, Lucinda Williams

The World is a Beautiful Place, Always Foreign Children’s Books

Fiction

Coco: A Family Mystery, Sarah Hernandez

Pinkalicious and the Babysitter, Victoria Kann

Jackie Ha-Hi My Life is a Joke, James Patterson

Little Bigfoot Big City, Jennifer Weiner

Man-Thing, R.L. Stine

Santa Rex, Molly Idle

Merry Christmas, Peanut, Terry Border

Descendants: Carlo’s Scavenger Hunt, Jessica Brody

Snowball Moon, Fran Cannon Slayton

Cowboy Pug: The Dog Who Rode for Glory, Laura James Attack on Minecrafters Academy, Winter Morgan

Battle in the Overworld, Winter Morgan

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Illustrated Edition, J.K. Rowling

It’s Shoe Time, Bryan Collier

Duck, Duck, Dinosaur Snowy Surprise, Kallie Goorge

Steven Universe: Anti-gravity, Talya Perper

The Magic Misfits, Neil Patrick Harris

Linky’s Great Escape, Casey Lyall

Mouse, Zebo Ludvicek

Hidden in the Chest: An Unofficial Minecrafter’s Novel, Winter Morgan

Superfail, Max Brunner

The Real McCoys, Matthew Swanson

The Fox and the Wild, Clive McFarland

The Lost Picnic, B.B. Cronin

The Very Very Very Long Day, Julia Patton

Give Me Back My Book!, Travis Foster

Mr. Gedrick and Me, Patrick Carman

Deadly Wish, Sarah L. Thomson

Edmond the Thing, Astrid Desbordes

Non-Fiction

Malala’s Magic Pencil, Malala Yousafzai

Many: The Diversity of Life on Earth, Nicola Davies

Atlas of Dinosaur Adventures, Emily Hawkins

She Persisted: 13 American Women who Changed the World, Chelsea Clinton

The Man Who Knew Everything, Marilee Peters

The Presidents Visual Encyclopedia, Smithsonian Contributed by the Angola Public Library

Members of the Month at the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Shore

The Boys and Girls Club of Lake Shore is proud to announce John Baczkowski-Zoll and Hailee Brantell as November’s Members of the Month (MOTM). Each month, club staff choose members that are trustworthy, respectful, responsible, fair, caring, and good citizens at our club. In addition to having positive character values, the MOTM participate in a variety of the programs offered at the club such as sports and games, arts and crafts, Power Hour and Project Learn (HYLA), Outdoor Club, Book Club, Smart Moves, along with many others.

John Baczkowski-Zoll is currently a 5th grader at J.T. Waugh Elementary. His favorite subject in school is Math and his favorite teacher is Mr. Hornberger. When he’s at The Boys and Girls Club, his favorite activity is X-box One and Healthy Habits cooking club. His favorite staff member is Mr. Nick. Outside of the Club, his favorite thing to do is play with his bird. John’s author is J.K. Rowling and he wants to be a lego inventor he grows up. John’s role model was left blank on our form so it’s safe to assume its likely Mr. Greg, the club director.

Hailee Brantell is currently a 5th grader at A.J. Schmidt Elementary. At school, Hailee’s favorite class is Math and her favorite teacher is Mrs. Scholl. While at The Boys and Girls Club, her favorite activity is playing in the gym and completing her homework in our “power hour” homework club. Her favorite staff member is also Mr. Nick. When she’s home, Hailee loves to do gymnastics and dance. She said her favorite author is Holly Webb, her favorite song is “Starving” by Hailee Steinfield and her role model is Danica Patrick, race car driver. When Haliee grows up, she wants to be a veterinarian or a professional dancer.

Next up we have our Student and HYLA Points Leader (High Yield Learning Activity) of the Month. Our Student of the Month is Cayden Schuster. Cayden is an elementary student at A.J. Schmidt. His favorite subject is Math and his favorite teacher is Mrs. Donovan. His favorite thing to do at the Club is playing X-box One. His favorite staff member is the wonderful Miss D, our newest additional to the Club. When outside of the Club, he enjoys riding his bike and jumping ramps. Cayden’s favorite thing to read are comic books and he said he enjoys all type of music. His role models are her Great Grandmother, and his Nanna and Pappa. When he grows up, she wants be a Nascar driver. Our HYLA Points Leader is Anna DeLair. HYLA points are earned by reading at The Club, practicing your instrument, and a ton of different learning type games within The Club, participation = points. Anna is a 2nd grader at J.T. Waugh Elementary School. Her favorite teacher is Mr. Renzo and her favorite subject is Math. While at the club, Anna enjoys doing arts and crafts and when she’s not at the club, she enjoys reading. Her favorite author is Dr. Seuss and she likes the group One Direction. When Anna grows up, she wants to work at the Boys and Girls Club!

Last is our Artist and our Athlete of the Month. MeKenzie Mascio was named Artist of the Month. She is a 4th grader at J.T. Waugh Elementary. Her favorite subjects are Science and Social Studies and her favorite teacher is Ms. Markel. MeKenzie’s favorite staff member is Mr. Nick and she enjoys being in arts and crafts room at the club. When she’s not at The Club, she enjoys drawing and doing gymnastics and her favorite song is “Ready for it” by Taylor Swift. Her role model is Jessica Smith, fellow club member, and she would like to be an artist when she grows up. November’s Athlete of the Month is Parker Klepfer. Parker is an Elementary student at J.T. Waugh. His favorite subject is Physical Education and his favorite teacher is also Ms. Markel. While he’s at the club his favorite thing is playing in the gym. His favorite staff member is Mr. Nick. When he’s not at the club, he likes playing X-box. His favorite book is “Diary of the Wimpy Kid” and his favorite band is Smashing Pumpkins. Parker truly understands the importance of the Golden Rule and wants to be staff member when he grows up. Picture left to right Row 1: Anna DeLair, Cayden Schuster, Hailee Brantell Row 2: John Baczkowski-Zoll, Parker Klepfer, MeKenzie Mascio

Contributed by Gregory Waszak, Unit Director, Boys and Girls Club of Eden - Lake Shore

ommunity alendar JANUARY C C

LAKE SHORE CENTRAL SCHOOLS TOWN OF EVANS

Dec. 25-Jan. 1 Holiday Recess

Jan. 2 School Resumes

Jan. 15 Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School

Jan. 16 2018-19 Impact Aid Application - Public Hearing at 6:30 pm in the Sr. High Media Center

Jan. 16 Board of Education Regular Meeting at 7 pm in the Sr. High Media Center

Jan. 19 Grades 6-12 - End of 2nd Marking Period

Jan. 22-25 Regents Exams - Regular attendance days for all High School students.

Jan. 24 District Choral Concert at 7 pm in the Middle School Auditorium

TOWN OF BRANT

Silver Sneakers Senior Exercise Class @ Community Building Mon., Wed., & Thurs. 9:30am – 10:30am

Jan. 1 New Year’s Day - All Town Offices are CLOSED.

Jan. 2 Organizational Meeting, Town Hall Courtroom - 6:30 pm

Jan. 3 Seniors Meeting, Senior Community Building —12:00 pm Planning Board Meeting, Town Hall Courtroom - 7:00 pm

Jan. 4 Library on Wheels, Town Hall Parking Lot - 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Jan. 9 Town Board Meeting, Town Hall - Workshop: 6:30 pm, Meeting: 7:00 pm

Jan. 10 Traffic Court (Judge Kaczmarek Presiding), Town Hall Courtroom6:00 pm • Proper dress is required for Court.

Jan. 13 Loose Threads Quilting Group, Senior Community Building9:00 am to 3:30 pm

Jan. 15 Martin Luther King Day - All Town Offices are CLOSED.

Jan. 17 Historical Society Meeting, Town Hall - 7:00 pm

Jan. 18 Library on Wheels, Town Hall Parking Lot - 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Criminal Court (Judge Gier Presiding), Town Hall Courtroom - 6:00 pm

• Proper dress is required for Court. Republican Committee Meeting, Senior Community Building - 7:00 pm

Jan. 20 Court-Mandated Driver Improvement School, Town Hall Courtroom8:45 am to 11:45 am

Jan. 24 Kim Peck from Senator Jacobs’ Office, Town Hall - 9:30 am to 11:30 am

Democratic Committee Meeting, Senior Community Building - 7:00 pm

Jan. 2 Open Computer Lab and Bingo at the Senior Center

Jan. 3 Open Computer and Coloring Corner at the Senior Center

Jan. 4 Open Quilting and Cards at the Senior Center

Jan. 5 Coloring Corner and Beginners Crochet

Jan. 8 Charity Quilting, Coloring Corner, Resistance Band at the Senior Center. 6:00-7:00 pm Senior Advisory Board Committee Meeting, Evans Travel Club Meeting at 7:00 pm

Jan. 9 Open Computer and Bingo at the Senior Center

Jan. 10 Coloring Corner, Open Computer, Open Watercolor at Senior Center.

Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting at Evans Town Hall 6:30 pm

Jan. 11 Cards and Open Quilting at the Senior Center

Jan. 12 Coloring Corner and Beginners Crochet at the Senior Center

Jan. 13 Party for the Playground at Evans Center Fire Hall - 6:00 pm featuring “Mick Hayes Band” $20 at the door. Beer, music, 50/50 and special raffles.

Jan. 15 Coloring Corner and Resistance Band at the Senior Center

Jan. 16 Open Computer, Bingo and Low/No Impact Aerobics at the Senior Center

Jan. 17 Coloring Corner and Open Computer at the Senior Center

Jan. 18 Cards and Quilting at the Senior Center

Jan. 19 Coloring Corner and Beginners Crochet at the Senior Center

Jan. 22 Coloring Corner and Resistance Band at the Senior Center

Jan. 23 Open Computer and Bingo at the Senior Center

Jan. 24 Cards and Open Quilting and Watercolor at the Senior Center

Jan. 25 Cards and Quilting at the Senior Center, HEAP at 9:00 am, Evans Town Hall

Jan. 26 Coloring Corner and Beginners Crochet at the Senior Center

Jan. 29 Coloring Corner and Resistance Band at the Senior Center

Jan. 30 Coloring Corner and Computer Lab at the Senior Center

The Town of Evans Employees wish each and every one of you a happy and healthy New Year in 2018.

Jan. 25 Criminal Court (Judge Kaczmarek Presiding), Town Hall Courtroom - 6:00 pm

• Proper dress is required for Court.

Jan. 31 Traffic Court (Judge Gier Presiding), Town Hall Courtroom - 6:00 pm

• Proper dress is required for Court.

*Garbage Pick-Up will be delayed one day due to New Year’s Day

*E-Waste and Tire Disposal is CLOSED for the season.

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A.J. Schmidt Students Entertain with Presentation of “A Party in a Pear Tree”

Recently, 4th and 5th grade students at A.J. Schmidt Elementary kicked off the 12 Days of Christmas with their presentation of the Christmas musical “A Party in a Pear Tree!”

Under the direction of music teacher Mrs. Martin, students presented the story of a bird named Party who finds herself stuck in a pear tree. Many characters from the 12 days of Christmas came up with creative and hilarious ways to try to get her down, only to find Party stuck up in the tree again at the end of the show.

Students worked from October through December to prepare songs, dances, costumes and speaking parts. All of their hard work paid off, as the performances were flawless. Congratulations to all students involved on a fantastic holiday celebration!

Pictured: A.J. Schmidt students putting on Party in a Pear Tree.

Contribtued by Lake Shore CSD

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First Senior Social Event at the Evans Senior Center

Director Veronica Sullivan and staff hosted 1st Senior Social Event for the members of the Senior Center. This particular event was a huge success by the sounds of laughter and the witnessing of seniors dancing the evening away by listening to the band “Mike Hartman and the Runaway Train”. The centers continuing progresses to move forward and promote diverse events are being well received by the individuals in the community. It was rewarding for the staff to see all their efforts be appreciated and a success. The arrangement for the culinary students to assist with the food menu was an added bonus to the evening along with the several youthful ladies that volunteered their time to assist with beverages, dance with seniors and cleanup. Evans Senior Center is promoting and pushing for all ages to interact and be part of the new direction of the center, with this being said we all look forward for the spring fling event that the Director is in the works to arrange.

Contributed by Evans Senior Center

Lake Shore Senior High Students Named Area All-State Musicians

The Lake Shore High School Music Department would like to congratulate Gavin Ingrao (cello - String Orchestra), Emily Leitten (flute alternate - Band), Mitchell McGarrity (alto saxophone - Band), and Eliza Vail (soprano - Mixed Chorus), for their acceptance into the Senior High Area All-State Honors Music Ensembles.

All ensembles are comprised of top notch 10th-12th grade musicians across all of Western New York, based on their outstanding New York State School of Music Association Spring 2017 Vocal/Instrumental Solo Festival ratings. Students prepared multiple music selections on their own time and performed in concert in November after only two rehearsals.

Pictured (l-r): Mitchell McGarrity, Emily Leitten, Eliza Vail, and Gavin Ingrao.

Contribtued by Lake Shore CSD

Lake Shore Senior High Sociology Students Visit Buffalo Refugee Services and West Side Bazaar

In November, approximately thirty-five students from Mrs. Chimera’s sociology classes visited Journey’s End Refugee Services and the West Side Bazaar in Buffalo. The purpose of the trip was for students to understand how the recent resettlement of refugees in the city of Buffalo has had a positive economic impact on the community, particularly the West Side.

Students met with the Community Relations representative from Journey’s End who explained the screening and resettlement process refugees faced. Additionally students were able to ask questions to a refugee at the end of the presentation. The sociology classes also brought donations to help recent arrivals including cleaning supplies, canned goods and outerwear.

At the West Side Bazaar, students were able to enjoy sampling foods from vendors from over nine countries. They were met by the Operations Manager who gave them a tour of the bazaar, whose slogan is “Bringing the World to Buffalo.” The bazaar has enabled many immigrant, refugee and low-income individuals to pursue their dreams of small business ownership. Many sociology students hoped to return in the near future to try more international cuisine.

Pictured: Lake Shore Senior High Sociology Class.

Contribtued by Lake Shore CSD

From the Old Photo Album

Camp Porter 74th Regiment parading on Railroad Avenue Farnham, N.Y. 1909

Documented by our town of Brant and village of Farnham history books and photographs, Brant was directly involved in World War I when a National Guard training camp was established on the shore of Lake Erie, principally on the property belonging to J. Kelderhouse. According to the 1909 New Century Atlas of Erie County, the J. Kelderhouse land was located in lots 89 & 87 and consisted of approximately 112 acres, bordered on the West by Lake Erie and the North by the Town of Evans. The National Guard regiments arrived via special train on the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad. (L.S. & M.S.R.R.) Uniformed National Guard troops and the Headquarter’s Band were discharged from the L.S. & M.S.R.R train station on Railroad Avenue in the village of Farnham and marched in full uniform to “Camp Josiah Porter”, which was named so in respectful memory of Major-General Josiah Porter. As per the Annual Report of Brigadier-General Lauren W. Pettibone, Commanding Fourth Brigade of N.G.N.Y., the 65th Regiment performed field service from July 31st to August 7th, 1909 and the 74th Regiment performed field service from August 7th to August 14th, 1909, near Farnham, Erie County, N.Y. The report also states: “the respective commanding officers, 65th and 74th Regiments, will each detail a wagon guard consisting of one quartermaster, one lieutenant, one regimental or post quartermaster sergeant, one sergeant, three corporals, one musician, one hospital corps man, two cooks and twenty-four privates to accompany the baggage train of his command from its armory to camp.” It is written that “upon arrival at Farnham, commanding officers will march their troops to Kelderhouse’s farm, three miles distant on the lake shore, where they will report to the Adjutant-General, 4th Brigade, and camp site will be assigned. The entire camp was laid out into company streets by Major George J. Metzger, Corps of Engineers.” Each day of camp began with reveille at 6:00AM, followed by a full day of drills, assemblies, school, formations, mess calls and to mark the day’s end, the playing of Taps at 11:00PM. The musician was busy as he had to “call to assemble” each of the activities. On Sundays, drills were omitted, but there was a Church Service at 10:30AM.

Today, the Evangola State Park is situated in part on the J. Kelderhouse’s property, with over 80% of the Evangola State Park located within the town of Brant boundaries. Sometime after 1909, the Kelderhouse property was owned by Mr. William Shaw, who sold it to the Messina Lumber Co. The land was also used as a park called “Moonlight Bay”. This same property was also owned by the Doyle sisters, prior to NYS taking ownership. The Brant-Farnham Historical Society has a collection of early 1900 Camp Hughes and Camp Porter military photos by Lynn Walters, a photographer who had lived in the Town of Brant. The society also has a prayer service program from the Headquarters 65th Regiment, N.G.N.Y. of Camp Josiah Porter, near Farnham, N.Y. dated Sunday morning, August 1, 1909.

Contributed by Brant- Farnham Historical Society

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CRC Citizens of the Month Lake Shore Middle School November ‘17

Devon Shepherd is a 7th grader and his favorite subject is Social Studies. He enjoys participating in basketball and cross-country. His career goal is to go to college, get a good job, and hopefully play college lacrosse. Playing Lacrosse is his favorite thing in the world. He feels being a hard-worker is an important trait for success.

Eryn Gawlak is in 8th grade, and her favorite subject is Science. She is involved in Jazz band and dance. Her career goal is to go to culinary school. Her favorite thing in the world is cooking. She feels that self-confidence is the most important character trait for success.

Wyatt Lingsweiler is in 6th grade. His favorite subject is Physical Education. His career goal is to be a police officer. Wyatt’s favorite thing in the world is snowmobiling. He feels that kindness is the most important trait for suc-

Lake Shore Leadership Class Welcomes Seneca Nation Leader

The Lake Shore High School Leadership in Action Class welcomed alumnus (and proud LS mom) Nikki Seneca. Mrs. Seneca works for the Seneca Nation Gaming Commission handling employment communication to both Native Americans and non-native employees. Mrs. Seneca talked to students about her definition of leadership and how she applies them in both her career and home as a mother of four daughters. November was Native American Heritage Month, and Lake Shore Central is very proud to have about 344 students from the Seneca Nation with 102 in the high school alone. Mrs. Seneca provided perspectives from a female, Seneca and corporate point of view. The Lake Shore Leadership Program would like to thank Mrs. Seneca for her time, wisdom and advice.

Her outside knowledge and straight talk provided students with a positive, female perspective regarding leadership and character

Pictured: Mrs. Nikki Williams Seneca speaking to Leadership students.

Contribtued by Lake Shore CSD

Southtowns Catholic School Student of the Month - Kindness

On Friday, December 15th, Southtowns Catholic School celebrated “Student of the Month”. The Students that best demonstrated “Kindness” in the months of September, October & November were picked.

Kindergarten Readiness MWF: James White & Kayleigh Friend

Kindergarten Readiness M to F: Daniel Gartler & Wyatt Knauer

Kindergarten: Faith Thompson & Kenneth Wasiewicz

Grade 1: Teagan Ferris & Aidyn Urbanowicz

Grade 2: Emma Schultz & Justin Fera

Grade 3: Aidan Curran & Shaley Fish

Grade 4: Rose Fera & Norah Formholtz

Grade 5: Angelo Fera & Quinn Mazgaj

Grade 6: Sophia Rupp & Cameron Rogan

Grade 7: Max Barney & Aiden Thomas

Grade 8: Alex Kulczyk & Marina Travale

Middle School Religion: Luke Wickett, Emma Labby, Evelyn Radecki & Alex Kulczyk

Spanish: Hannah Kraetz

Computer: Delaney Fish

PE: Riley Jones

Music: Jordan Mancuso

Art: Lola Pawlowski

Library: Morgan McCarthy

After School: Michael Stadler & Delaney Fish

Contributed by Southtowns Catholic School

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St. Francis Basketball Win 3 in a Row, Sireika Approaches 1,000 Pts.

After a disappointing loss in the season opener to Orchard Park 63-46 the Red Raiders have won 3 in a row. The season couldn’t have started off worse for the Red Raiders as they were overwhelmed in the opener by an Orchard Park team that forced the Raiders into 30 turnovers, winning 63-46. The Raiders have only 1 starter remaining, senior Bo Sireika, from last year’s record setting team and it showed. Junior forward Lucas Theisen led the Red Raiders with 13pts. Despite the disappointing start the Red Raiders have gotten back on track the last 3 games and they are being led by a familiar player, senior guard Bo Sireika who has scored 26, 26, and 18 over the past three games as he approaches 1,000 career points, he currently stands at 995.

Next up was a pair of visiting teams from Long Island, Holy Trinity and St. John the Baptist. Holy Trinity, ranked # 8 in Long Island large school polls was up first. The Red Raiders played an excellent all-around game and led from start to finish as they built an 18 point lead in the 4th quarter winning with a score of 77-70. Holy Trinity fought hard in the final frame but the Red Raiders hit their foul shots to seal the victory. The Red Raiders had 9 players score in this one, led by B Sireika with 26 pts and Lucas Theisen with 16.

The next day the Red Raiders matched up with St. John the Baptist at Daemen College. In a very sloppy game by both teams the Red Raiders used at 15-0 run to close the game, erasing a 4 point deficit to win 62-51. Senior Bo Sireika scored 26 for the second straight night while also grabbing 10 rebounds for his first double double of the season. Junior Lucas Theisen scored 15 pts and dished out 5 assists in the victory.

In the final game of this 4 game set the Red Raiders traveled to Williamsville South to take on the state ranked and #6 ranked team in Western New York. The Raiders came out focused and on fire from 3 point range knocking down their first three 3 pointers, finishing the half with 6 as they built a 25 point lead. Williamsville South came out of half time intent on cutting into the lead but in a defensive quarter the Raiders stayed with the Billies and held a 20 pt. lead going into the 4th. Williamsville South turned up the pressure and caught fire from 3 point range in the final stanza but the Red Raiders kept their composure and hit key free throws down the stretch to earn the upset victory 66-53. Senior guard Bo Sireika came into the contest needing 23 points to reach the 1,000 pt. milestone for his St. Francis career. It looked like he might get it in the first half nailing his four 3 point attempts in the quarter. Sireika finished the game with 18 pts putting him 5 shy of the mark. He will look reach this milestone this Saturday against Medina at St. Mary’s of Lancaster, tip is at 3pm. Junior Lucas Theisen scored 13 pts and junior Dorion Ivey chipped in with 10 Contribtued by St. Francis High School

Lake View National Guard Soldier Receives New Rank

Major General Anthony P. German, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announced the recent promotion of Kevin Sullivan in recognition of his capability for additional responsibility and leadership.

Kevin Sullivan from Lake View, N.Y. and assigned to the C Troop, 2-101 Cavalry (Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition) received a promotion to the rank of Sergeant. Army National Guard promotions are based on overall performance, attitude, leadership ability, and development potential. These promotions additionally recognize the best qualified Soldiers and attract and retain the highest caliber Citizen Soldiers for a career in the New York Army National Guard. Contributed by NY State National Guard

Legislator Mills allocates funding for Evans-Brant Citizens for Responsible Choices

Erie County Legislator John Mills announces that the Legislature has approved his request to allocate funding for the Evans-Brant Citizens for Responsible Choices (CRC) in the 2018 Erie County budget.

“The CRC is doing amazing work in the greater EvansBrant community and I thought it was important that Erie County step up and support its mission next year. I look forward to continuing to work with the CRC as it fights drug and alcohol abuse,” said Legislator Mills.

The CRC will receive $2,000 next year.

“The Evans-Brant Citizens for Responsible Choices (CRC) is elated and extremely thankful to Legislator Mills for funding obtained for us in the new Erie County budget. We work to spread information regarding the effects of marijuana, drugs, and alcohol, especially in our youth. These monies will make it possible to reach so much more of the community. Any community group comes to realize that success is measured in small steps. We plan on using these monies to obtain billboard(s) to disperse information. We see this as a big step in achieving our mission. Our thanks again to Legislator Mills,” said David Esis, president, Evans-Brant CRC.

The additional funding was added into the 2018 budget while also decreasing the property tax rate for the fourth consecutive year.

Contributed by Erie County Legislative Branch

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St. Nicholas Pays a Visit to SS. Peter & Paul

St. Nicholas stopped by SS. Peter & Paul School in Hamburg on his feast day of December 6. Students enjoyed hearing about his life.

Pictured above is Rev. John Adams as St. Nicholas. Contribtued by SS. Peter & Paul

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Southtowns Catholic School Operation Cheer

The week of December 18th, students at Southtowns Catholic School had the opportunity to shop for family members at The Secret Santa Shop. With items as low as just 25 cents, all monies raised benefit our program Operation Christmas Cheer. OCC is where the SCS PTG provides Christmas for two local families. The PTG elves put together their best Secret Santa Shop ever. Pictured: Marlee Hill shopping for her family Contributed by Southtowns Catholic School

Now Taking Orders for Holiday Cookies!

Christmas has come and gone. Jesus said that parents know how to give good gifts to their children (Luke 11:13). God gives us good gifts if we ask Him (Matthew 7:11). Salvation is a gift, not a reward (Romans 6:23). Some children may have received smartphones for Christmas. They were probably thrilled, but parents, watch out! Laura Kelly of the Washington Times wrote an article (11/14/17) every parent should read. It was called, “Teen suicide rate rises with heavy use of smart phones, social media” Her article was based on a book by Psychologist Jean Twenge who reveals that, among teens who spent 5 hours or more on their phones per day, 48% reported depression, and suicidal thoughts, plans or attempts. Teen girls are especially at risk.

Smart phones are not smart. Jean ’s suggestion? Don’t let a child have a smartphone till 8th grade. Parents, get a handle in your home. Stay connected to your kids daily. How about reading some good books this year?