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Tonight’s Program

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6:00 PM Arrivals Welcome 6:30 PM Invocation - Pledge of Allegiance ER Bernard Wirth 6:45 PM Dinner by All Occasions Catering LLC. Salad Roast Beef Potato Vegetable Rolls and Butter Dessert Coffee and Soft Drinks 7:30 PM Introductions and Acknowledgements ER Bernard Wirth History of the Trench Trophy Reading of Special Messages Chairman Len Kuhn Guest Speaker Mark Kelso Award Presentations Trench Trophy Awarded Carl Kuras 9:00 PM Closing Remarks and Benediction ER Bernard Wirth

Max Annis - North Tonawanda Jeffrey Beaver - Burgard Pete Bittner - Williamsville North Blake Eaton - Allegany Limestone Abdullah Hadi - Lackawanna John Hogg - McKinley Jesse Jesonowski - Iroquois Justin King - Grand Island Tim McElwain - Randolph Jeff Papia - St Joe's

Committee Members

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Committee Members and Lodge Members

Trench Trophy OfficersChairman: Len KuhnAssistant Chairman: Carl KurasSecretary: Phil RizziTreasurer: Victor Rizzi

Jack CatanzaroDennis CroninKenneth DeckRobert DelzerDavid DeYoungLouis DiRienzoRich EicheldingerJohn GebhardtKen GesseSteve GriffinRobert KeicherVon KramerLen Kuhn

Carl KurasKen Machiejewski

Ken O’BrienBob Prindivelle

Victor RizziMark Schrantz

Harold SuggBrian WegnerGary Wegner

Kenneth WegnerGerald Zajac

John Ziezula (Lockport)

Gary BraunJim CalandraPaul FritzpatrickJim FleishmanGary GeotzRich GiciewiczGlenn GrahamChuck GraverLen JenkiewiczJason KolbJim KuhnChad KurasDave Mansell

Dennis MasonDan McGrathBob O’ConnorBernie Ozolins

Don PalmaMatt Palma

Phil RizziTony Sanita

Angelo SciadraJerry SmithTom Terhart

Brian WilsonBob Zichittella

Guest Speaker: Mark Kelso Mark Kelso has excelled as a pro football player, agrade school teacher and now as a high school administrator. He currently is the director of development at St. Mary’s High School in Lancaster. Kelso also serves as the defensive coor-dinator for the St. Mary’s varsity football team which won the 2004 Monsignor Martin Class A Championship. Kelso may be best remembered as one of the most be-loved Buffalo Bills in history. He played free safety for the Bills from 1986-1993 where he consistently was at the top of the National Football League’s interception leaders. His former head coach Marv Levy said Kelso was the biggest overachiever he had coached as he rose from a practice squad player to starter and then to team captain. Kelso also started in all four of the Bills Super Bowls during the early ‘90’s. With 30 career interceptions, he is third on Buffalo’s all-time list. Kelso was a 10th-round draft choice of the Philadelphia Eagles in 1985, but was waived late during his first training camp with Philadelphia. Buffalo’s player personnel director at the time, Bill Polian called and quickly signed him. Only three games into his Bills’ career in ‘86, Kelso hurt his left knee and was placed on Injured Reserve for the remainder of the season. The injury allowed him an opportunity to learn more about life in the NFL. The following season, his first as a starter, Kelso was responsible for an AFC co-leading six interceptions, as well as a touchdown, when he returned a fumble 56 yards against the Browns. In ‘88, he had seven interceptions for a career-high 180 return yards. And in ‘89, Kelso led the Bills for the third consecutive year with six interceptions, which tied for fourth in the NFL. In ‘89, after "probably three or four concussions," Kelso began wearing the now famous "gazoo" helmet; a protective foam covering over the actual helmet, in order to help prevent any more concussions. He wore the helmet for the final five years of his career. That helmet now sits in the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a gift from Kelso’s teammate Jim Kelly upon his induction to the Hall. Kelso is also involved with many charities throughout Western New York including Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Kelso is a proud graduate of The College of William & Mary where he received his Bachelor’s degree in business administration. He was an honorable mention all-American for the football team and an academic all-American in the classroom. After his playing career, he went back to school and received his Masters in Education from Canisius College. After getting his Masters, Kelso taught for seven years as a fifth grade teacher at Main Street Elementary School in East Aurora before coming to St. Mary’s. Kelso and his wife, Robin, live in East Aurora with their three children, Chelsey, 16; and two sons, Jesse, 13, and 11-year-old Cody.

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Special Contributors

Special Guests

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Chuck AmoPresident-Elect Section 6 Athletic Council

Chuck FunkeSection 6 Football

Dick GallagherEditor and Founder of Western New York High School Sports

John GebhardtFormer Maryland Football Standout and Lancaster Athletic Hall of Fame Member

Dave HackAll-CFL Hamilton Tiger Cats Lineman and 1999 Grey Cup Champion

Mark KelsoFormer Buffalo Bill

Van MillerFormer Voice of the Buffalo Bills

Mary Jo MoninBuffalo News High School Sports Writer

Mike PhilbrickFormer All-CFL Lineman

Wayne PhilbrickFormer CFL Lineman

Tom TerhartFormer NFL and CFL Lineman

Dave ThomasBuffalo City Schools Athletic Director

Brian WilsonFormer UB and NFL Lineman

Roger WiseCo-Host Inside High School Sports - WGR550 AM

Dick WojciechowskiMonsignor Martin Athletic Chairman

VIllage of Lancaster Elected Officials

Mike MaserCarolina Panthers Offensive Line Coach

Jim McNallyBuffalo Bills Offensive Line Coach

Who Are the Elks?

‘05 - ’06 Lodge OfficersLou Di Rienzo

Esquire

Donald MassinoChaplain

Paul WelkerTiler

Dennis LangInner Guard

Carl KurasDonald Airey

Bob DelzerRobert ThomsonRobert Keicher

Trustees

Bernard WirthExalted Ruler

Victor RizziSecretary

Gerald ZajacTreasurer

Robert WildLeading Knight

John FrelockLoyal Knight

Mark HubbardLecturing Knight

With more than 1.1 million members in more than 2,100 local lodges nationwide, the Elks are one of the largest and most active fraternal organiza-tions in the world. The Lancaster Elks Lodge donates to numerous charitable causes on a local, state, and national level. We offer numerous activities and services to not only our community, but also to our members and their families. This great organization always welcomes new members with open arms, so if you’re interested, let us know. Elks believe in the principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love, Fidelity, God, and Patriotism. A few examples of what the Elks do for the community:

Hoop Shoot -- Free Throw ProgramOver 3 million boys and girls participated in 2004.The largest co-educational sports program in the country.Open and free to all boys and girls, ages 8-13.

Drug Awareness ProgramsProvides resources to help educate children about the dangers of drugs.Helps to support educators, parents, and community leaders, in their fight against youth drug use.

Scholarship ProgramsAwards over $3.3 million in scholarships EVERY year, second only to United States Government.

Veterans ServicesAll 172 VA Medical Centers have a committee of Elks which helps to enhance the lives of our ill and aging veterans.

Elks National FoundationThe charitable trust has total net assets of over $390 million.The ENF will distribute more than $14.8 million during the 2005-06 year.

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2003 Trench Trophy Nominees

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Week One Nominations:Brandon Randle - Burgard Alex Haney - Lockport Justin Kindt - Depew LaMar Russel - Cardinal O'Hara Rich Zee - East Aurora

Week Two Nominations: Matt Gioia - West Seneca West Mike Enouch - Fredonia Jerid Bradley - Catt. / Little Valley John Domres - Amherst Chris Smith - St. Francis

Week Three Nominations:Doug Ingraham - Grand IslandJohn Wood - St. Joes Gary Coughlin - Timon St. Jude Eric Rogers - Burgard Garvie Freeman - South Park

Week Four Nominations:Ryan Amos - Cleveland Hill David Filighera - West Valley Adam Lake - Albion Alex Port - North Tonawanda Adam Rosner - DepewDoug Worthington - St. Francis

Week Five Nominations:Andy Benk - Lockport Robert Colpoys - Niagara-Wheatfield Keith Domon - Tonawanda Gary Maull - Olean Mike Rathbun - Maryvale

Trophy Finalists:Ryan Amos - Cleveland HillGarvie Freeman - South Park Matt Graham - Orchard Park Alex Haney - Lockport Doug Ingraham - Grand Island Justin Kindt - Depew John Livingston - Eden Gary Maull - Olean Brandon Randle - Burgard Chris Smith - St. Francis Doug Worthington - St. Francis

Week Six Nominations:Jerod Allen - Medina Matt Graham - Orchard Park John Livingston - EdenPat Neligh - Southwestern Kyle Van de Velde - Lancaster

Week Seven Nominations:Andrew Daines - Niagara Falls Brad Maderer - AldenMike McGuire - Williamsville North Joe Sadari - Medina Josh Solem - Springville

Week Eight Nominations:Mat Derx - Portville David Dix - HamburgSteve Gaiser - West Seneca West Justin Oddo - St. Joe's Rob Webb - Lewiston-Porter Justin Weber - Orchard Park

Week Nine Nominations:Jerome Chambers - Lockport Anthony Symanski - Lafayette Matt Langsworthy - Southwestern Jake Keller - Eden Mike Antonelli - Grand Island

Week Ten Nominations:Andy Sickles - Randolph Joe Podlucky - Grand IslandMatt Miller - Portville John Boyd - Orchard Park Kevin Thie - St. Francis Damon Fortner - BurgardTrophy Finalists:

Class AA:Alex Haney - LockportClass A:Doug Ingraham - Grand IslandClass B:John Livingston EdenClass C:Ryan Amos - Cleveland HillClass D:Any Sickles - RandolphMonsignor Martin:Chris Smith - St. FrancisHarvard Cup:Garvie Freeman - South ParkBrandon Randle - Burgard

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Week One Nominations:Joe Sidari - Medina Chris Smith - St. Francis Mike Rathbun - MaryvaleJason Weber - Orchard Park Chad Brooks - Albion

Week Two Nominations: Matt Miller - PortvilleJohn Gemza - West Seneca West Darby Leroy - Lake Shore Nick Sczczepanski - Canisius Nick Rubert - Lockport

Week Three Nominations: Adam Cruz - Tonawanda Chris Murphy - Orchard Park Carson Calabria - Albion Tim Brown - Burgard Matt Gartler - Iroquois Jim Griffin - Timon

Week Four Nominations:Adam Rosner - Depew Adriel Santiago - South Park Doug Worthington - St. Francis Matt Sanscrainte - CheektowagaJosh Brant - Sweet HomeSteve Coan - Frewsburg

Week Five Nominations: Peter Bittner - Williamsville NorthTom Cich - Williamsville East John Pomarzynski - St. Mary'sJim Nicotta - Eden Nick Schmidt - West Seneca West

Trophy Finalists:Tim Brown - Burgard Steve Coan - Frewsburg Matt Langworthy - Southwestern Ian Margerum - Hamburg Matt Miller - Portville Jason Weber - Orchard Park Alex Port - North Tonawanda Adam Rosner - Depew Adriel Santiago - South Park Chris Smith - St. Francis Doug Worthington - St. Francis

Week Six Nominations:Jake Brant - Starpoint Jaik Halpainy - Panama Matt Henry - Alden Robert Humes - Riverside Justin Piershalski- St. Joe's Alex Port - North Tonawanda

Week Seven Nominations: Kyle Reeb - Cheektowaga Ian Margerum - Hamburg Scott Guenther - Lancaster Mike Farraca - Williamsville East Maurice Randle - Burgard

Week Eight Nominations: John Hoog - McKinleyChris Ryberg - Panama Colin Thompon - Grand IslandRob Gronkowski - Williamsville North Kevin Wild - Amherst

Week Nine Nominations: Jason Weber - Orchard Park Alex Port - North Tonawanda Doug Worthington - St. Francis Adriel Santiago - South Park Matt Miller - Portville

2004 Trench Trophy Nominees

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Week One Nominations:Jeffrey Beaver - Burgard Ryan Mruk - Lancaster Dan Warner - St. Mary'sJeremy Kelley - West Seneca West Ben Hendrick - Orchard Park

Week Two Nominations: Andy Dlugosz - Timon/St. Jude Matt Lodestro - Falconer Pat Nowak - Cheektowaga Matt Piazza - St. Joe's Kevin Wild - Amherst Rob Gronkowski - Williamsville North

Week Three Nominations:Jacob Brant - East High School Brandon Farrell - Cleveland Hill Alex Herman - Hamburg Brian Malak - Frontier Terry Mimms - Mckinley Joe Webb - Lackawanna

Week Four Nominations:Drew Graziadei - Sweet HomeAndy Holland - Albion Max Annis - North Tonawanda Pat Garrity - Canisius T J Bootey - Jamestown Justin King - Grand Island Nick Borgosz - Clarence

Week Five Nominations:Mike Faracca - Williamsville East John Milks - East Aurora Greg Michaels - Orchard ParkMike Appenheimer - Maryvale Chris Pawlowski - West Seneca EastJessie Jesonowski - Iroquois

Trophy Finalists:Max Annis - North Tonawanda Pete Bittner - Williamsville North Abdullah Hadi - Lackawanna Jesse Jesonowski - Iroquois Justin King - Grand Island Blake Eaton - Allegany Limestone Tim McElwain - Randolph John Hogg - McKinley Jeffrey Beaver - Burgard Jeff Papia - St Joe's

Week Six Nominations:Dave Meadows - Ohara Phil Budzinski - Depew Jeff Papia - St. Joe Julio Rivera - Riverside Randy Pike - PanamaJake Button - Niagara Falls Marcus Bynes - Burgard

Week Seven Nominations:Chad Boskat - Jamestown Brad Braun - StarpointTrevor Henderson - Casadaga ValleyKevin Eppinger - Silver Creek Pete Bittner - Williamsville North

Week Eight Nominations:Aaron Barczak - St. Mary'sMatt Sanscrainte - CheektowagaBrian Monaco - AmherstBlake Easton - Alleghany LimestoneBrandon Antonelli - Grand Island

Week Nine Nominations:Jim Lougen - St. Joe'sBen Hallock - PioneerJacob Brant - StarpointMike Durwald - LancasterJoe Perlino - Sweet Home

Week Ten Nominations:Justin King - Grand Island Jeffrey Papia - St. Joe's Abdullah Hadi - Lackawanna Kevin Eppinger - Silver Creek Tim McElwain - Randolph Carlton Byrum - Depew

2005 Trench Trophy Nominees

Weber Wins Trench Trophy

The Buffalo NewsDecember 5, 2004

Jason Weber, whose work in the trenches helped leadthe Orchard Park football team to the Section VI Class AA championship, is this year's winner of the Trench Trophy asWestern New York's superior lineman. Weber was a three-year starter for the Quakers and was named to the All-Western New York first team. At defensive tackle, the 6- foot, 265-pound senior captain led OP in tackles with 90, and at right guard he helped create openings for running back Andy Pace (1,277 yards). Weber also finished fourth in the state as a heavyweight wrestler last year, is a shot put and discus thrower in track and is an Eagle Scout. The Trench Trophy was created last year by the Lancaster Elks Club, which will host an award ceremony Dec. 14 at which Weber will be presented with a $500 scholarship. He will also be honored at Saturday's Western New York football banquet. The Trench Trophy Committee, which included more than 50 scouts and coaches who attended games and viewed films throughout the season, picked an honor roll of top linemen each week before selecting 11 finalists. The other finalists were: Tim Brown (Burgard), Steve Coan (Frewsburg), Matt Langworthy (Southwestern), Ian Margerum (Hamburg), Matt Miller (Portville), Alex Port (North Tonawanda), Adam Rosner (Depew), Adriel Santiago (South Park), Chris Smith (St. Francis) and Doug Worthington (St. Francis).

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Livingston Wins Award as Top LinemanThe Buffalo News

December 7, 2003

John Livingston of Eden has been named winner of the inaugural lineman of the year award by members of the Trench Trophy Committee. The award, sponsored by the Lancaster Elks Lodge, takes into account a player's performance on and off thefield, as well as attitude. Livingston, a 6-foot-1, 285-pound senior tackle, helped open holes for an Eden backfield that averaged 267 yards per game. Eden finished 11-1, reaching the New York State Class B semifinals losing to Chenango Forks. "Our committee felt Livingston kind of portrayed the intensity that carried Eden as far as they got," said committee chairman Len Kuhn. "We felt like he dominated on both sides of the ball, even against Chenango Forks, and that's what made him stand out above anyone else." Livingston was chosen from a group of finalists that included Ryan Amos (Cleveland Hill), Matt Graham (Orchard Park), Alex Haney (Lockport), Doug Ingraham (Grand Island), Garvie Freeman (South Park), Justin Kindt (Depew), Gary Maull (Olean), Brandon Randle (Burgard), Chris Smith (St. Francis), and Doug Worthington (St. Francis).

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