Ride for Roswell Celebrates 25Th Anniversary Memories
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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. LI ISSUE No. 6 • Thursday, February 6, 2020 Ride for Roswell Celebrates 25th Anniversary Memories From the Buffalo Rocket archives The Celebration of Hope takes place on Friday, June 26th and brings to- Those were the days. Snapshot of four men gether Roswell Park patients, survivors, doctors, nurses and supporters spending a relaxing afternoon chatting on to kick off Ride Weekend. some corner in North Buffalo, probably in the The Ride for Roswell, Roswell Park Compre- roots event that attracted late 70’s. presented by the West hensive Cancer Center, 1,000 riders and raised Herr Automotive Group, including clinical trials $100,000 in 1996, and Discounted Tickets Available launched registration for and immunotherapy since then have raised In recognition of the reservations by calling this summer’s 25th an- studies. more than $53 million unwavering support from 716.856.3858. niversary event, taking “Our riders and vol- for cutting-edge research the county’s residents Please note that Mar- place on Saturday, June unteers can look forward and patient care at Ros- during the 25-year res- tin House members resid- 27. Online registration is to some memorable mo- well Park. Every person toration project, Frank ing in Erie County do re- available at RideforRos- ments as we celebrate who has ridden or volun- Lloyd Wright’s Martin ceive free one-hour tours well.org. the first 25 years of the teered during the last 25 House invites the resi- throughout the year but Funds raised through Ride,” says the event’s years has made an im- dents of Erie County to are invited to use the pro- the Ride benefit innova- founder, Mitch Flynn. pact. We’ve raised signifi- enjoy 50% off one and mo code for the discount tive cancer research at “We started as a grass- Continued on page six. two-hour tour tickets on a two-hour tour. during the month of Feb- Please be prepared to ruary. show ID upon check in at Theatre of Youth Performs:The Outsiders To purchase tickets the Visitors Center. Based on the popu- The Outsiders (rec- through the eyes of young online, choose a tour Visit the tour descrip- lar book by S.E. Hinton, ommended for ages 12+) Ponyboy. Territorial bat- date in February and use tion page to select either The Outsiders is on stage is adapted by Christop- tles between the have- promo code ERIE. The the one or two-hour tour March 14 – April 5, at er Sergel; from the book it-made rich kids — the discount applies to the option. Theatre of Youth, 203 by S.E. Hinton and pro- Socs — and Ponyboy’s adult, senior, and student We look forward to Allen Street, Buffalo. duced by special arrange- tough, underprivileged rate. You can also make seeing you in February. Tickets, starting at “greaser” family $15, are available and friends are just online at www.the- a part of life. But atreofyouth.org or even in the midst of by calling 716-884- urban gang warfare, 4400, ext. 304. Per- somehow Ponyboy formances are Sat- can’t forget a short urdays and Sundays poem that speaks to at 2 pm at the historic, ment with Dramatic their fragile young lives. handicapped accessible, Publishing, Woodstock, This poignant and he- Allendale Theatre, 203 Illinois. This production roic story of belonging, Allen Street, Buffalo, NY is directed by Chris Kel- friendship, and main- 14201. Audiences will ly. taining hope in the face enjoy a Talk-Back and The Outsiders is a of struggle is a powerful photo opportunity with searing story of real kids reminder of what young the cast after all perfor- in real situations with people encounter. mances. real consequences seen Continued on page six. Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin house. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Wintry Mix Snow Showers Partly Cloudy Snow Showers Snow Showers Mostly Cloudy Rain/Snow High 32° High 27° High 22° High 34° High 36° High 36° High 34° Low 25° Low 12° Low 11° Low 29° Low 26° Low 27° Low 31° PAGE 2 BUFFALO ROCKET ISSUE 6 WEEK OF THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2020 sey has a disappointing six goals in 49 games but leads the team with a plus 12 rating. The long awaited trade of Rasmus Risto- lainen for a top six goal scoring forward is just a fantasy. If any other NHL team saw his val- Sam Reinhart Calls Out ue as that high he would already be gone. There His Teammates is no other expendable After scoring the Sa- expect Botterill to un- player who will bring bres only goal in a 6-1 load all of his unrestrict- anything but a 3rd - 5th loss to the Colorado Av- ed Free agents (UFA’S) round draft choice, which alanche, Sam Reinhart for draft picks by the is basically nothing since called out his team- trade deadline, if anyone those late picks almost mates. “I think it’s all will take them. That list never develop into NHL coming down to the play- includes Michael Frolik, players. The only players FREE PIZZA: J. Scardino, 47 Coburg Ave., 14216 ers at this point,” Re- Connor Sheary, Jimmy worth anything are Jack inhart told reporters.”I Vesey, Zemgus Girgen- Eicehel and Rasmus think that the systems sons, Johan Larsson and Dahlin, who are obvious- and the game plans that Zach Bogosian. Evan Ro- ly not available, and Sam are set out for us give us drigues, Brandon Mon- Reinhart who should not an opportunity to have be available. That’s success. I think it goes how dire the Sabres back to what I’m trying situation is, they have to preach here. Guys no real trade capital. need to demand more So what’s the solu- out of themselves, and tion? Clean out the a lot of guys need to dead weight, over the step the hell up.” Ras- summer fill in with mus Ristolainen added free agents who will his thoughts, “Today all disappoint. Add 19 was s---,” … No one year old Dylan Cous- wants to play games ins and hope he can like we had tonight.” produce 50-60 points The blowout loss on the second line. BASKET RAFFLE TICKETS $25/500 came shortly after Sa- Find a veteran back- bres GM Jason Bot- up goalie to replace FREE SHIPPING terill told WGR Ra- Carter Hutton or re- dio that team owners place him with Roch- Terry and Kim Pegula ester’s AHL all star are unhappy with the goalie Jonas Johan- Sabres performance. son. 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