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Robert Teclaw
ROBERT TECLAW: WNY loses Drum and Bugle Corps icon
On Sunday, Robert A. Teclaw went home to be with the Lord. He was 84 years old.
Bob was director of the Alumni Drum Corps. In 2006, the Corps was incorporated and Bob was made the drum major. Under his leadership, the Alumni has entertained crowds all over Western New York and Pennsylvania.
Bob had been involved in drum corps ever since he was a young man, starting as a cymbal player with the old Flying Dutchmen Drum Corps. He eventually played drums and then he was voted in as drum major. It was a big deal in those days, because you really had to know your stuff. According to his friends, Bob learned to be a drum major from Bitzy Briggs, the Dutchmen’s horn instructor, whom he highly respected.
Bob was a major factor in the forming of the Patriots Drum Corps, which won their first field show under his leadership.
Bob and his corps have won numerous awards and trophies throughout the years. A parade was not a parade without seeing Bob leading his corps with pride. Many people knew and respected him. His knowledge and leadership will be sadly missed by family, friends and Alumni membership. Nobody has done more to keep drum corps alive in Western New York than Bob has.
He will be missed.
Robert A. Teclaw
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Robert A. Teclaw, age 84, a life long resident of Dunkirk passed away after a lengthy illness on Sunday, June 25th at Elderwood in Hamburg, NY.
He was born on May 10, 1933 in Dunkirk, son of the late Leon and Julia Kuzdale Teclaw.
A lifetime member of Blessed Mary Angela RC Parish St Hyacinth’s Church, a former member of St. Joseph’s Men’s Society, the 1st Ward Falcons Club, and Dunkirk Hose Co. No. 1. He was also a avid Fredonia State sports booster.
He retired from Dunkirk Radiator Corp. and he previously worked at Plymouth Tube.
Bob’s love and passion was marching in drum and bugle corps. Marching with the Flying Dutchmen, Dunkirk Patriots, the Renegades, and the Western New York Alumni where he also served as Corps Director.
Survivors include his daughter Julie Banach and grandson Michael Szach both of Buffalo, and several cousins.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sister Mildred Pangborn.
Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 9:15 a.m. from the Newman Funeral Home, Inc. and at 10 o’clock in Blessed Mary Angela RC Parish St. Hyacnth’s Church with the Rev. Jan Trela officiating. Interment will follow in St. Hyacinth’s Cemetery.
Friends are invited to call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4 to 8. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the WNY Alumni Corps, PO Box 565, Dunkirk, NY 14048.
Lineup set for Memorial Day in Dunkirk
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The Memorial Day Service and Parade will assemble Monday.
Services will begin at 10 a.m. in Memorial Park on Lake Shore Drive West and will be conducted by the participating organizations of the Dunkirk Joint Veterans Council.
The 2016 Master of Ceremonies is John D’Agostino, DJVC and publisher, Dunkirk OBSERVER.
The Memorial Day Parade will start at approximately 11 a.m. and proceed East on Lake Shore Drive West to Central Avenue.
The Parade will turn onto Central Avenue and proceed south to Fifth Street. The Parade turns East on Fifth Street and disbands at Washington Park.
In case of inclement weather the parade will be canceled.
Should the rain continue, Memorial Day Services will be at V.F.W. John T. Murray Post 1017, 113 Second St. Dunkirk, N.Y.
The 2017 Parade Division Marshals are: Richard Makuch, David Taber, Dennis Mulkin and David Dow and Jack Hood.
The 2016 Parade Commentator is David Rowley, News Director, WDOE radio.
1st Division Marshal – Jack Hood, Chautauqua County American Legion commander.
2nd Division Marshal – Mr. Edziu Kaus, DJVC Trustee & Honor Guard Firing Square.
3rd Division Marshal – Mr. Thomas Haynes, DJVC Trustee and Sgt.-at-Arms.
4th Division Marshal – Mr. Michael Edwards, City of Dunkirk Fire Chief.
The public is invited to attend and the Dunkirk Joint Veterans Council urges the public to fly the Flag this Memorial Day. God Bless Our Veterans and this Great Nation of Ours.
Division Line-Ups are as follows:
City Official – Hon. Mayor Wilfred Rosas; Mr. David Ortolano, Police Chief City of Dunkirk lined up on Lake Shore Drive West.
Followed by Dunkirk Joint Veterans Council Honor Guard, Mr. David Huels, DJVC Honor Guard Liaison Officer and Trustee; Mr. Thomas Rugani, DJVC Honor Guard; Mr. Ronnie Rollins, DJVC Honor Guard; Kenneth DeLong, Armorer DJVC.
Followed by car
Parade Marshal: Mr. Jack Sievert, Commander DJVC. Parade Co-Marshals, Richard Makuch, DJVC HG Cdr., Parade Co-Marshal David Taber, DJVC Asst. HG; Parade Co-Marshal David Dow, DJVC (Retired).
Master of Ceremonies, Mr. John D’Agostino, DJVC and Publisher OBSERVER;
Lt. Christopher Wilson, USCG Sea partners Campaign;
Followed by Grand Marshals Steve Mastrelli, David Baldwin and Joseph S. Gatto.
1st Division Parade – Forms on Pelican Street at Lake Shore Drive West. Those marching in the first division report to David Dow for instructions on who to follow.
All Veterans Honor Guard Led by Jack Hood, county American Legion commander.
Officers and Veterans from WWII, Korean War, Vietnam, Cold War, Global War on Terror, including Iraq and Afghanistan will be part of the Honor Guard.
Flag Review: Elks, BPO 922 Dunkirk, N.Y. Flag Review.
City of Dunkirk Fire Chief Mike Edwards.
Professional Fire Fighters Local 616.
Greater Buffalo Firefighter Pipe & Drum formed in 2012 consisting of Firefighters, Law Enforcement Officers, E.M.S. providers and friends.
J.R.O.T.C.: The DHS Reserve Officer Training Program is instructed by Capt. Price D. Smith, U.S. Army (Ret.) and SFC Frank Torain U.S. Army (Ret.)
Dunkirk High School Band: Mrs. Jenniene Scarem, Director, The DHS Band will perform in front of the reviewing stand at City Hall.
Veterans Requiring Transportation:
C.A.R.T.S. Bus will begin loading Veterans at approximately 10:45 a.m.
C.A.R.T.S. has been graciously arranged by Mr. Cory Leymeister Resource Assistant.
D.A.V.: In Cars or C.A.R.T.S.
Mr. Leroy Foster – U.S.A.F. Veteran (Ret.) Mrs. Ruthann Foster.
Lynn Watrous, U.S. Army veteran who served in Korea from 1951 to 1952. He is riding in a restored Jeep Willys MB and being driven by his grandson Craig Sullivan.
WWII Veterans in Cars or C.A.R.T.S.
Korean War Veterans: In Cars or C.A.R.T.S.
Vietnam Veterans: In Cars or C.A.R.T.S.
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Dunkirk Flotilla 34 Dunkirk, N.Y. Mr. Doug Hamernick, Commander.
Lake Shore Street Rods – possibly three or four cars.
Hamburg Kingsmen Drum & Bugle, Mr. Rod Keppel, director.
2nd Division Parade Marshal – Mr. Edziu Kaus – Trustee and Honor Guard Firing Squad D.J.V.C. Those marching in the second division report to David Taber for instructions on who to follow.
Forms on: Swan Street at Lake Shore Drive West.
Sons of Liberty Riders. Riding for those who can’t.
Dunkirk-Fredonia Steelers Varsity High School Hockey Team.
North Coast Brass Co. Musicians Thomas Davenport director.
Little Leaguers – T-Ball: Approximately 270+ children ages 4 thru 16 playing in 5 different leagues will participate. In the line-up will be Dunkirk Little League President Mr. Gary Haase.
Girl Scouts of America: Donna Banach Advisor, Girl Scouts Troop 20158.
Dunkirk Middle School Band: Mary Brock, Director. The Group includes sixth, seventh and eighth grade students playing Salute to Freedom by Andy Clark.
3rd Division Parade Marshal – Mr. Thomas Haynes, D.J.V.C. Trustee and Council Sgt-at-Arms Those marching in the third division report to Dennis Mulkin for instructions on who to follow.
Forms on: Dove Street at Lake Shore Drive West.
Rubber Made Brigade- Directed by Mr. David VanWey.
Iglesias Getsemani Children’s Ministries children and Float
Good Hope First Baptist Church of Dunkirk.
Upward Bound Program, Patricia Messina Program Coordinator; Loretta Torain, Director.
The Karate Kids Zone, Master Sensei Bill Matteson & Ms. Julie Lynn Damian.
Dunkirk-Fredonia Meals on Wheels.
4th Division Parade Marshal Mr. Michael Edwards, Fire Chief City of Dunkirk, N.Y.
Forms on: Plover Street at Lake Shore Drive West.
Western N.Y. Alumni Drum & Bugle Corps: Mr. Robert Teclaw, Director.
Dunkirk City of Fire Trucks
East Town of Dunkirk Fire Dept.
West Town of Dunkirk fire Dept.
Dunkirk Police Car
Pillar of Fire Fellowship – Pastor J. Wentz.
Cassadaga Labor Day Festival will begin Saturday
*We will march in the Cassadaga Labor Day Parade today at 4 PM.*
Cassadaga Labor Day Festival will begin Saturday
August 31, 2016
Observer Today
CASSADAGA – The village of Cassadaga is the place to be on Saturday and Sunday.
On Saturday, the following activities will take place: an arts and crafts show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ames Common; a parade at 4 p.m. on Maple Avenue; the Ducky Derby at 5 p.m. at the bridge on Maple Avenue (buy a duck from any CLA member or at the arts and crafts show); and the Kokomo Time Band at 6:30 p.m. on the new floating stage at Cassadaga beach! Come by boat or bring a chair or blanket. The Kiwanis hot dog wagon will be there.
On Sunday, activities begin with a bicycle dice run at 1 p.m. which starts at Cassadaga beach and rides around the lake. It is 3.1 miles. There are prizes! Those under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. The fee is $5 for adults, $3 for children under 12. Helmets are required.
The boat parade kicks off at 3:30 p.m. Participants should assemble at 3 p.m. at DEC Launch on Dale Drive. Any type of boat is welcome to participate. This year the focus is a patriotic theme.
The Marauder Steel Drum Band will perform at 4 p.m. on the new floating stage at Cassadaga beach. Come by boat or bring a chair or blanket.
Events are sponsored by the Cassadaga Lakes Association, the Citizens for a Better Cassadaga and the village of Cassadaga.
North East Cherry Festival Lineup
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Today at 4-
City Memorial Day parade, services set
http://observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/638245/City-Memorial-Day-parade–services-set.html
May 28, 2016
Observer Today
The Memorial Day Service and Parade will assemble Monday.
Services will begin at 10 a.m. in Memorial Park on Lake Shore Drive West and will be conducted by the participating organizations of the Dunkirk Joint Veterans Council.
The 2016 Parade Marshal is Mr. Jack Sievert, DJVC Commander.
Members of the Dunkirk Joint Veterans Council, led by Commander Jack Sievert, third from right in first row, are ready for the parade and Memorial Day services on Monday that begin at 10 a.m. in Memorial Park in Dunkirk.
The Co-Parade Marshals are Mr. Thomas Haynes, DJVC Trustee, and 3rd Division Parade Marshal; Mr. Richard Makuch, DJVC Vice Commander, Trustee, Honor Guard Commander; Mr. Jack Hood, DJVC Adjutant, Trustee; Mr. Danny McGill, DJVC Trustee; Mr. David Dow, DJVC Trustee, Asst. H.G. Cdr. (Ret.) and Mr. David Taber, DJVC Trustee and Asst. H.G. Commander.
This year’s Memorial Day Services & Parade are in memory of Mr. Michael Maslach of the Dunkirk Joint Veterans Council.
The 2016 Master of Ceremonies is Mr. John D’Agostino, DJVC and publisher, Dunkirk OBSERVER.
The 2016 Parade Commentator is Mr. David Rowley, News Director, WDOE Radio.
The 2016 Grand Marshal is Mr. Rowland Mahany, World War II veteran U.S. Navy.
Presenter of the 2016 Grand Marshal Plaque is Lt. Christopher Wilson, U.S.C.G. Seas Partners Campaign.
Principal Speaker for this year’s Memorial Day Service is Cdr. George Burns III, USCG (Ret.)
Principal Speaker for this year’s Memorial Day Service Lt. Christopher Wilson, U.S.C.G. Sea Partners Campaign.
Principal Guest Speaker is Mrs. Debora Becerra, Attorney at Law
The Memorial Day Parade will start at approximately 11 a.m. and proceed East on Lake Shore Drive West to Central Avenue.
The Parade will turn onto Central Avenue and proceed south to Fifth Street. The Parade turns East on Fifth Street and disbands at Washington Park.
In case of inclement weather the parade will be canceled.
Should the rain continue, Memorial Day Services will be at V.F.W. John T. Murray Post 1017, 113 Second St. Dunkirk, N.Y.
The 2016 Parade Division Marshals are as Follows:
Division Marshal Captain – Mr. Jack Hood, DJVC Trustee, Adjutant.
1st Division Marshal – Mr. Dennis Mulkin, DJVC H.G.
2nd Division Marshal – Mr. Edziu Kaus, DJVC Trustee & Honor Guard Firing Sq.
3rd Division Marshal – Mr. Thomas Haynes, DJVC Trustee and Sgt.-at-Arms.
4th Division Marshal – Mr. Michael Edwards, City of Dunkirk Fire Chief.
The public is invited to attend and the Dunkirk Joint Veterans Council urges the public to fly the Flag this Memorial Day. God Bless Our Veterans and this Great Nation of Ours.
Division Line-Ups are as follows:
Officials & Dignitaries Division
City Official – Mr. David Ortolano, Police Chief City of Dunkirk lined up on Lake Shore Drive West.
Followed by Dunkirk Joint Veterans Council Honor Guard, Mr. David Huels, DJVC Honor Guard Liaison Officer and Trustee; Mr. James Lemanski, DJVC Honor Guard; Mr. Thomas Rugani, DJVC Honor Guard; Mr. Kenneth DeLong, Armorer DJVC.
Parade Marshal: Mr. Jack Sievert, Commander DJVC.Parade Co-Marshals, Mr. Danny McGill, DJVC Trustee; Master of Ceremonies, Mr. John D’Agostino, DJVC and Publisher OBSERVER; Lt. Christopher Wilson, USCG Sea partners Campaign; Lillian Divine, City Clerk Dunkirk.
Followed by Grand Marshal Mr. Rowland Mahany, WWII U.S. Navy, escorted by Mrs. Carol Hood, D.O.D. (Ret.)
Followed by Willie Rosas, Mayor Dunkirk, escorted Paul’s Limo. Andrew Woloszyn, Councilman-at-Large driven by Paul’s Limo. Donald Williams Jr., 1st Ward Councilman driven by Ralph Moch. Adelino Gonzalez Jr., Third Ward Councilman, driven by Jennie Sasso. Stacy Szukala, Fourth Ward Councilwoman driven by Ray Makuch, Martin Bamonto, Second Ward Councilman driven by Ray Makuch, Sandra Tapasto, Chaplain DJVC driven by Larry Dietzen, Arthur Casella, CPO U.S. Navy (Ret.) driven by Larry Dietzen and Richard Makuch, DJVC H.G. Cdr. driven by James Michaels.
1st Division Parade Marshal – Mr. Dennis Mulkin – D.J.V.C. H.G.
Forms on Pelican Street at Lake Shore Drive West.
All Veterans Honor Guard Led by Craig Sutton, Commander, American Legion Post 62
Officers and Veterans from WWII, Korean War, Vietnam, Cold War, Global War on Terror, including Iraq and Afghanistan will be part of the Honor Guard.
City of Dunkirk Fire Chief Mike Edwards
Professional Fire Fighters Local 616
Greater Buffalo Firefighter Pipe & Drum formed in 2012 consisting of Firefighters, Law Enforcement Officers, E.M.S. providers and friends.
Flag Review: Elks, BPO 922 Dunkirk, N.Y. Flag Review.
(Attention 1st Div. Parade Marshal) Reserve 100 feet before next unit.
Hose 1, Celebrating 150th Anniversary
Hamburg Kingsmen Drum & Bugle Corps Mr. Rod Keppel, Director
Veterans Requiring Transportation:
C.A.R.T.S. Bus will begin loading Veterans at approximately 10:45 a.m. Driven by Mr. Bob York
C.A.R.T.S. has been graciously arranged by Mr. Cory Leymeister Resource Assistant.
D.A.V.: In Cars or C.A.R.T.S.
Mr. Leroy Foster – U.S.A.F. Veteran (Ret.)
Mrs. Ruthann Foster
WWII Veterans in Cars or C.A.R.T.S.
Korean War Veterans: In Cars or C.A.R.T.S.
Vietnam Veterans: In Cars or C.A.R.T.S.
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Dunkirk Flotilla 34 Dunkirk, N.Y. Mr. Doug Hamernick, Commander
Dunkirk High School Band: Mrs. Jeannine Scarem, Director, The DHS Band will play at our Memorial Day Services and will perform in front of the reviewing stand at City Hall.
The Memorial Service chart is Veteran’s Salute arranged by Jay Dawson, which represents four branches of the military.
For the Reviewing Stand the band will perform Jay Dawson’s arrangement of NOVUS by Carlos Santana, this chart will feature Junior trumpeter, Brandon Katta and again perform Veteran’s Salute arranged by Jay Dawson.
2nd Division Parade Marshal – Mr. Edziu Kaus – Trustee and Honor Guard Firing Squad D.J.V.C.
Forms on: Swan Street at Lake Shore Drive West.
Sons of Liberty Riders. Riding for those who can’t.
Dunkirk-Fredonia Steelers Varsity High School Hockey Team
North Coast Brass Co. Musicians Thomas Davenport director.
Little Leaguers – T-Ball: Approximately 270+ children ages 4 thru 16 playing in 5 different leagues will participate. In the line-up will be Dunkirk Little League President Mr. Gary Haase.
Girl Scouts of America: Donna Banach Advisor, Girl Scouts Troop 20158.
Dunkirk Middle School Band: Mary Brock, Director. The Group includes sixth, seventh and eighth grade students playing Salute to Freedom by Andy Clark
The Karate Kids Zone, Master Sensei Bill Matteson & Ms. Julie Lynn Damian.
3rd Division Parade Marshal – Mr. Thomas Haynes, D.J.V.C. Trustee and Council Sgt-at-Arms
Forms on: Dove Street at Lake Shore Drive West
Western N.Y. Alumni Drum & Bugle Corps: Mr. Robert Teclaw, Director.
J.R.O.T.C.: The DHS Reserve Officer Training Program is instructed by Capt. Price D. Smith, U.S. Army (Ret.) and SFC Frank Torain U.S. Army (Ret.)
Rubber Made Brigade- Directed by Mr. David VanWey.
LoGuidice Education Criminal Justice Program, Valerie Wolnik, Teaching Assistant
Iglesias Getsemani Children’s Ministries children and Float
Upward Bound Program, Patricia Messina Program Coordinator; Loretta Torain, Director
Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, Ida M. Lord, Coordinator
Dunkirk Meals on Wheels Van
4th Division Parade Marshal Mr. Michael Edwards, Fire Chief City of Dunkirk, N.Y.
Forms on: Plover Street at Lake Shore Drive West
Dunkirk City of Fire Trucks
East Town of Dunkirk Fire Dept.
West Town of Dunkirk fire Dept.
Fredonia Fire Dept. of Fredonia N.Y.
Dunkirk Police Car
Pillar of Fire Fellowship – Pastor J. Wentz
WNY Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps, Inc. holds banquet
October 26, 2015
Observer Today
The WNY Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps, Inc. recently held its second annual banquet at the Kosciuszko Club. Entertainment was provided by the Alumni Drum Corps, which played a concert for family, friends and guests. Patrons from the bar, as well as caterers, also enjoyed the concert.
Corps Director, Robert Teclaw, thanked all the members and their families for their support throughout the season. Teclaw gave special thanks to Jack Kujawa, Corps Business Manager, for keeping the corps business going in his absence.
Corps member, Carl Vullo, expressed appreciation for the younger members of the group, “As older members, we feel like we’re here to help the younger members but in fact they are helping us and they do it with respect.”
This year’s brass instructor and music arranger is Jonathon Fridmann of Fredonia.
Kujawa said, “I can’t begin to tell you how much talent this young man has; he’s amazing.”
Drums will be taught by Kujawa.
The Corps starts its new season Thursday, November 5 at 7 to 9 p.m. The group will rehearse at American Legion Post 62, 211 Central Avenue, Dunkirk.
Members and new members should attend this rehearsal. The group will be learning new music.
For more information, contact Kujawa at 410-2682 or P.O. Box 565, Dunkirk. The group invites members of the public to be a part of the adventure.
Overall, a very good season for Drum Corps
After performing last Sunday in the annual Silver Creek Grape Festival, The Western New York Alumni Drum Corps, Inc. will travel to Salamanca, NY for their Falling Leaves Festival October 5th. This is the final parade of the season for us. “Over all a very good season,” remarked Corps Director and Drum Major, Robert Teclaw. “We performed in eight parades, as well as playing a few concerts.” The corps is in the planning stages of their end of the season party. The party, for members, their families, along with instructors and guests should be a great time for all. The corps’ new season will start sometime in November. Anyone wishing to join can call Jack at 410-2682 for more info.
From Dunkirk Observer Sept. 26, 2014
Drum Corps Participates in Farm Festival Parade
Drum Corps participates in Farm Festival parade
August 30, 2014
Observer Today
The Western New York Alumni Drum Corps recently participated in the annual Fredonia Farm Festival parade. It was a beautiful day as the Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps entertained the crowds all along the parade route.
After the parade, the Corps was invited to play a concert at the Fredonia Fire Hall.
A special thank you to Chief Kurt Maytum and the Fredonia Fire Dept. for their hospitality as all Corps members had a great time after with food and refreshments.
The Corps will next appear at the Seneca Nation’s Fall Festival in Irving on Sept. 13. On Sept. 21, the Corps goes to Silver Creek for the annual Grape Festival. The Corps ends its marching season with a parade and concert in Salamanca for their Autumn Leaves Festival on Oct. 5.
An end of the season party is planned for all members and their families a couple of weeks later.
Director/Drum Major Robert Teclaw and Corps business manager Jack Kujawa thank everyone for what has been a great year. “To all our members, their families and friends, thanks for all the support throughout this drum corps season … you made it happen!”
WNY Alumni Drum And Bugle Corps, Inc. 