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Buffalo RocketCOMMUNITY NEWS Distributing to North Buffalo, West Side and Riverside • Established in 1969 www.buffalorocket.com Publishers of North Buffalo Rocket, West Side Times & Riverside Times Vol. XLVIII ISSUE No. 5 • Thursday, February 2, 2017 School 81 Celebrates Keep Superbowl Jersey Day Sunday Safe Have a “Super” Sun- ignate a driver before the day by designating a sober party begins. If you don‘t driver. As one of America‘s have a designated driver, most anticipated and cele- ask a sober friend for a ride brated sporting events, the home or call a cab, friend Super bowl brings together or family member to come families, friends and fans and get you. Remember to each year to enjoy the ex- always buckle up, it is your citement of the big game. best defense against other In many cases fans will drunk drivers. gather to watch the game If you are hosting a Su- at sports per Bowl bars, party, restau- make rants or sure to Super have a Bowl sober themed driver par- who can ties. Fans don‘t let fans help get people home safe- School 81 staff and students from left to right Kyle Zajaczkowski, Leviya drive drunk. Avoid the ly or arrange ride sharing Frazier, Sue Brewer, Amie Burr, Lisa Anderson, Denise Cobbs, Natalia Boyd unsportsmanlike conduct ahead of time. Be sure to and Braylen Boyd. of driving drunk by hand- serve plenty of food and favorite sport is. Here is a football team is Buffalo ing over your keys so that non-alcoholic beverages at School 81 recently par- sampling of their answers. Bills. The bills will proba- you, your passengers and your party. Take the keys ticipated in the popular bly become one game short everyone on the roads can away from anyone who Pennies for Patients fund- Grade 3 next year. safely arrive home. might be thinking of driv- raiser campaign for the - Jordan O. If you are attending a ing drunk and call them a Leukemia and Lymphoma Football. It’s my favorite Super Bowl party or watch- cab. Society. In addition, stu- because...Football is my The cross. It’s my favorite ing the game at a sports Liberty Cab can be reached dents celebrated Jersey favorite because it has because...You can see so bar, make sure you des- at 877-7111. Day by wearing their favor- my favorite sport player. I many cool things. I love ite sports jersey to school like Sammy Wakins He is the cross games. The cross and telling us about their a good player. My favorite Continued on page 5 Annual Poster Competition The Elmwood Village Village Association. The Buffalo History Farmers Market will hold All entries must be its seventh annual post- submitted electronically Museum WWI Exhibit er contest to promote the to jkirchmyer@verizon. On April 6th, 2017, 968 lives from Western weaponry. A faux-bunker outdoor market’s upcom- net. The winner will be The Buffalo History Mu- New York. installation will honor ing 2017 season. Entries announced on the mar- seum will premiere its Guests will explore the soldiers of the deci- for the poster ket’s website new World War I exhibit, their stories and view sive Meuse-Agonne Of- competition are at www.elm- For Home and Country, fensive and a memorial due by 5 pm woodmarket. marking the 100th anni- wall within the exhibit Friday, March org. versary of American in- will give remembrance 10th. Submit The win- volvement in World War to each man and woman your design for ning artist I. During the war, our na- who gave the ultimate an 11x17-inch color post- will receive a $100 cash tion lost nearly 117,000 of rarely before seen arti- sacrifice. For more infor- er that accurately reflects prize. The winning entry its bravest men and wom- facts from the collection mation please call 873. the feel of the Elmwood will also be on display at en. The exhibit will com- including home front ad- 9644 or visit www.buffa- Village Farmers Market, the market throughout memorate the sacrifice of vertising, uniforms, and lohistory.org sponsored by the Elmwood the 2017 season. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Cloudy Cloudy Partly Cloudy Snow Showers Mostly Cloudy Snow to Rain Rain/Snow Showers High 24° High 20° High 23° High 32° High 30° High 37° High 35° Low 15° Low 16° Low 20° Low 25° Low 22° Low 32° Low 20° PAGE 2 BUFFALO ROCKET ISSUE 5 WEEK OF THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2017 gotta love this 2nd genera- KENMORE FISH MARKET Sabres Hockey tion Sabre. Johan Larsson Established in 1957 C injured but on pace for FREE 13 goals - great production EVERY DAY IS “FRY” DAY CUP OF from scrappy 3rd line cen- CHOWDER SPORTS Fresh Fish Daily with purchase ter. Cody Franson C- hav- House Made Clam Chowder & this ad by George Kuhn ing decent season despite Fresh Smoked Seafood Done In-House skating limitations. Justin Faulk C- no offense but de- Fresh and Cooked Seafood Sabres Mid-Semester Grades fensive play acceptable. William Carriere D+ Lunches and Dinners All too predictable back to Evander Kane C+ streaky has been hot lately, needs Orders by the Pound back losses at Dallas and scorer has been hot lately and deserves more ice Montreal have halted the dominating games with time than 9:03 per game. 3279 Delaware Ave Tuesday - Thursday 11-6 momentum the Sabres his speed and shot making Zemgus Girgensons D+ Kenmore NY 14217 Friday 930-7 had built with three con- big trade with Winnipeg decent player miscast here 876-3035 Saturday 11-5 secutive OT victories. The look better. Brian Gionta as a 4th liner. Josh Gorg- FREE PIZZA: J. Willer, 122 Admiral Rd. Montreal game where Buf- C+ strong season from 38 es D+ past his prime but falo fell behind 5-0 showed year old captain with 12 effective on third pair has NORTH PARK THEATRE the Sabres as not ready goals. Jake McCabe C+ been unfairly thrust into STARTS FRIDAY for prime time players. thundering open ice hits top pair minutes too often. With 34 games to go, here and 10 points, at +2 one A good foot soldier who JACKIE Rated R, 99 mins. Showtimes: Fri. 2/3 - Wed. 2/8 (2:00), (4:30), 7:00, 9:30 Thur 2/9: (2:00), (4:30) are the teams mid semes- of only 2 D-men with plus. gives his all. DECONSTRUCTING THE ter grades. Team Grade Tyler Fedun C+ pleasant Dmitri Kulikov D- his BEATLES’ SGT. PEPPER C- with 49 points tied with surprise at +4 Ukranian -8 in 23games projects to Thur 2/9: 7:00 | Not Rated, 95 mins. 7:00 pm Detroit at the bottom of Canadien leads D corps in team worst -16 over the FIFTY SHADES DARKER the Eastern Conference +/-. full 49 games. Zach Bogo- Thur 2/9: 9:30 | Rated R, 1 hr. 55 mins. 9:30 pm and 27th overall out of Matt Moulson C 10 sian D team worst -13 only THE MUMMY (1999) 30 teams, the Sabres are goals 20 points are ac- five points in 29 games. Sat 2/4: (11:30 am) Sun 2/5: (11:30 am) Tyler Ennis D- two goals Rated PG-13, 2 hrs. 5 mins. 11:30 am clearly below average. ceptable but below his pay All tickets $5 Player Grades; Kyle Okpo- grade. Marcus Foligno C in 18 games is unaccept- 1428 Hertel Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216, (716) 836-7411 so B leading scorer plays Ultimate bottom six power able. solid 2-way game. Jack forward, leads NHL in hits, Nicolas Deslaurier D- Eichel B- dynamic exciting will drop gloves to defend no points in 23 games. player, team scores over a teammates honor, would Derek Grant F zero goals goal per game more when like to see more goals but in 35 games, waived. he is in the lineup. His de- fensive zone mindset is a mystery. Sam Rhinehart C+ great with the puck not great when opponent has it, effort lacking on line changes. Rasmus Ris- tolainen C+ great skat- er creates and supports attack, heavy hitter, de- fensive play suspect too often. Ryan O’Rielly C+ great 200 foot player ex- cels in all aspects of the game, having bad season and he admits as much. He will improve. But he would be leading scorer if hadn’t missed 10 games. Sabres Kyle Okposo If your name is found in the BUFFALO ROCKET to win a FREE PIZZA, take proof of identification PICK UP A COPY OF THE BUFFALO ROCKET to BOB & JOHN'S LA HACIENDA at 1545 Hertel Avenue to pick up your FREE PIZZA (Takeout w.. only, must be redeemed within one week). If your name is listed for NORTH PARK THEATRE PASSES, check your mail, two free passes will be mailed out to you. 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