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The start of the New Year is often a time for resolutions and improvements to your daily lifestyle. While many people vow to lose weight or take a big trip, others might focus on trying to save money in the year to come. There are some easy ways to start saving now and develop smart shopping habits for the remainder of 2015. Plan Weekly/Monthly Meals Instead of impulsively buying produce and other perishable items while grocery shopping, try to make a plan for all your meals that week or month. By only buying what you need, you can save money at the grocery store and limit the opportunity for food to go to

Unfortunately, one of the most expensive times in one’s life, is when he or she tend to be the least financially savvy -- college. But good money management during those years is the best way to keep a college career on path. Parents and guardians can help their children become more financially savvy. Here are a few ways college-age kids and their families can make sustainable financial health resolutions in the New Year. • As tuition costs continue to rise, it’s more important than ever to understand your college funding options. Completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student

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As I was driving to work today, I was finding myself romanticizing about just about Part of the Star Media Group family everything I passed. I’d Locally owned and operated, this media company believes remember stories, and in promoting, celebrating and advancing the positive moments, about each aspects of our community. monument, each turn For more information, call (716) 366-9200 in Dunkirk or (716) and each landmark. 338-0030 in Jamestown. Visit our online community web I got closer and closer portal at www.starnewsdaily.com. to work and realized something. I can do General Manager Kristin Korn kristin.korn@star-mediagroup.com this because I have memories of this place. Editor Scott Wise scott.wise@star-mediagroup.com I was born and raised Sports Editor in Fredonia. EveryStefan Gestwicki stefan.gestwicki@star-mediagroup.com thing here has meaning Account Representative to me, in some way Ray Cieslewicz rayc@star-mediagroup.com shape or form. I can Ad Design remember going into Sarah Lewandowski sarah.l@star-mediagroup.com the convenient store Public Relations Liaison downtown and getDan Siracuse dan.siracuse@star-mediagroup.com ting chicken salad with Contributing Writers my mom on her lunch Katy Wise katy.wise@star-mediagroup.com break when I was 3 or

4. I can remember the first time I got in an accident when I drive past that spot almost daily. I remember my first traffic ticket, too. It got me to thinking – so many of my classmates, of my peers, have left this area, and they now forfeit that. Sure, they can make new memories wherever they end up, but it won’t be the same. It won’t be of the sweet times when they were kids and mom yelled to come inside and eat dinner, or the first time they saved up enough with their allowance to go to the store and buy some football cards. My wife and I, we are invested in this area. We love it here. We love the people, we love the atmosphere, and we love the family. Sure, this place is currently considered ‘economically depressed.’ So what? But, since I know that is something that matters to most, I’ve decided to motivate myself, and potentially you, to make an investment in

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this area. I don’t just mean in the form of buying gas or going to the store. I don’t even mean just supporting local businesses, although that’s a great way to start. Invest in Chautauqua County. Financially, emotionally, physically and spiritually. If you haven’t already done so, find a way to make this place your home, not just the place you live. For one, you can help invest in this area by encouraging your children to love it. I get it, though. You may have a bitter taste in your mouth because of something that happened here over the years, and the one desire you’d have for your kids is for them to get out of the area. But, think of this way – they could be part of the change that this area needs. It only takes a few voices to really step up and make a difference. Maybe your child could do that. Give them a passion for the hills, a love for the lakes and an adoration for the snow – yes, even

the snow. This investment isn’t one that can only come financially. We’re invested in our church. We’re invested in our families. The only way we’d leave is if God asked us to. You can make the choice to become invested in Chautauqua County simply by making the choice to become invested in Chautauqua County. When I started working for this paper, almost 5 years ago, I didn’t even know Sherman was a place. I grew up in Fredonia, and I knew north county. Being here has opened my eyes to the vastness that is this county. My heart is to help connect that. We all live and work here, and play here, and can see the benefits this place has. So, this week, make a decision that invests in the county. It can be something small. But take that first step. You’ll find that it’s not such a ‘pit’ after all, but really an entirely unique and wonderful place to call home.

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former 42. Finno-_____ language 45. Malignant or benign ones 49. Bowling target 51. Drab and unattractive people 54. Molten rock 56. Before, in the olden days 57. Sir Mix-_-___ 58. Rapid series of short loud sounds 59. Footnote acronym 60. Menageries 61. A quarrel 62. *Not a Super Bowl party without it? 63. Bulgarian money 64. Place of forbidden fruit 67. *Where to watch

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This week we are featuring “Babette” and “Primrose.” Babette is a sweet three-year-old Chihuahua. She loves to sit in your lap and get all the attention she can. She would do best in a home with older kids as she can sometimes get possessive of tasty treats and chew bones. She prefers a quieter home. She is ready to love you forever. Primrose is a lovebug. She likes to cuddle on your lap for petting and gets along with other cats. She would be fine in any home. If either of these great pets sounds like the one for you, stop in at the Strunk Road Adoption Center and meet them or any of the other wonderful pets waiting for their second chance for a good, loving home. For more information or questions, please call (716) 665-2209.

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Free Tax preparation by ViTA Volunteers Ensures Fast and Full Refunds place since 1975. VITA The amount of EITC varies by income, family size and your fi ling VITA Kicks off in status. It can mean Northern Chautauqua up to $496 in EITC County on January 28. for people without a According to the Inter- qualifying child, and up nal Revenue Service, to $6,143 for those with one in five taxpayers three or more qualifyeligible for the Earned ing children. The averIncome Tax Credit age EITC amount last (EITC) in 2013 didn’t year was $2,400. apply for it. If you think VITA continues to you may be one, don’t grow in Chautauqua miss out again. A VITA County. Last year volunteer will prepare VITA volunteers in your 2014 tax return— Northern Chautaufor free. In addition qua County processed to making sure you and e-fi led 965 tax get the full refund you returns during the 2013 are entitled to, VITA tax season. The pro(Volunteer Income Tax cessed returns totaled Assistance) fi les your $466,274 in federal return electronically, Earned Income Tax turning your refund Credit and $1,389,083 into money in your in total federal refund pocket usually within dollars. 10 days. You keep more VITA volunteers are of what you earned with an Earned Income IRS certified and will prepare Form 1040, Tax Credit, a federal program that’s been in 1040A, 1040EZ with Contributed Article

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Art and crafts has always been one of my very favorite things to do since I was a small child. Even before we had children, I would often imagine spending time coloring and finger painting with my future kids. Little kids especially, need time to sit down and put their concentration into something creative. It can be great quiet time for them, and it encourages using their imagination. Along with sparking that little creativity center in their brains, it can really spark some communication with their parents as well. I love sitting down with my 4 year old son while he draws a picture and having him tell me the story that goes with the picture. Sometimes there is one, and sometimes it’s just a doodle. But my personal favorites are the ones where Prince Joshua is rescuing Princess Mommy from a dragon. There are plenty of different outlets for kids to express themselves. Whether it’s on plain white paper, a coloring book, colored construction paper, watercolor paper, or even canvas. Our personal favorites to use are finger paints and sponges, but we also use good old-fashioned crayons, watercolors, tub paint, play-doh, markers and colored pencils. We try to make time for ‘craft time’ at least 3 times a week, usually every other day. Sometimes it involves both boys, but sometimes not, since our 1 year old is sill learning not to eat crayons, paint, paintbrushes and play-doh. Really, he is learning that not everything is edible. And he’s also learning not to paint his hair… So in the meantime, it’s mostly Joshua and I who do crafts together while Andrew is sleeping. Another perfect time for crafts is when you’re preparing dinner. Yes, I know that might sound weird. However, a perfect pastime for older toddlers while you’re busy in the kitchen is to color or play with playdoh at the kitchen table. This will keep them content and entertained while being near you, and allows you to get some work done.

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Encouraging Creativity Although I personally love creating and making a mess with little ones, I realize that not everyone does. If you want to start some creative time with someone little in your life, here are some tips to get you started. Tips for creative play 1. Start small. If your baby is young and this is the first craft time you’re having, don’t expect them to love it, and don’t expect it to last long. Our kids did not enjoy the feeling of wet squishy paint at all when they were babies. But after a couple times experimenting with it, and seeing that it all came off in the bath, they both love it. If you see them getting frustrated, don’t make them keep playing. 10 minutes might be all they need, while older kids can be perfectly happy for an hour. 2. Tub time. If you aren’t quite ready for the clean up that’s often involved, start off where you’re going to end up. Specially made bath paints and crayons are easy to find, and some of them smell downright wonderful. Just be careful about the appetizing smell, babies will want to eat them up! If you can’t find bath paint or don’t wish to buy any, watercolors are great for tub play, and clean up easily. Just make sure that with any of these ideas, you wash them off your tub immediately so they don’t stain. 3. Prepare for messes. They are bound to happen. If you give your child paint, expect it to somehow, someway, end up on you too. It’s inevitable. Buy washable everything. Crayola makes great washable paint that washes out just like it advertises. We had a slight mishap the other day and I was able to wipe the paint right off my son’s clothing with a cold wet washcloth without having to pretreat it or anything. Kudos to you, Crayola! Make sure that you and your child are wearing something that you won’t cry about losing, just in case, and probably not white. And if possible, cover up with a smock or apron. As always, thanks for reading, and happy crafting from HBK!

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the conclusion of Catholic Charities’ fiscal year on June 30 if necessary. Dennis Walczyk, chief executive officer of Catholic Charities, said A Gathering Place is one of several Catholic Charities’ programs to assist older adults, including the Foster Grandparent Program, a volunteer opportunity for individuals ages 55 and above to work with children with special needs; Project HOPE (Helping Older People Excel), which works to keep older adults with a mental health diagnosis independent in their home through linkage, referral and advocacy; and Comprehensive Care, an intensive case management program to help seniors remain and thrive in their homes. “A Gathering Place is a defining program of our older adult services in the social model program’s efforts to not only provide a supervised environment where dozens of seniors can interact with peers, but also to offer relief to caregivers,” said Walczyk. “As a whole, our services support older adults in their need for safety, socialization, independence and the ability to remain in their familiar home and community, and to support caregivers, that is, their loved ones, through respite and education. “The increased demand for the social model program as more caregivers discover its benefits, leads us to an exciting announcement today that we anticipate an early 2015 opening of a second location for A Gathering Place, in our Amherst office on the campus of St. Benedict Parish on Main Street. The site will serve about 40 participants and expands our geographic reach to older adults in northern Erie County,” Walczyk added. Sister Mary McCarrick, OSF, diocesan director of Catholic Charities, said the incredible generosity among

The Most Reverend Richard J. Malone, bishop of Buffalo, today announced a $10.9 million goal for the 2015 Appeal in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo. Bishop Malone made the announcement at a kickoff event held at Catholic Charities’ A Gathering Place, a daily social program for adults 60 years of age and older, 128 Wilson St., Buffalo. The theme for the 2015 Appeal is “Find Good Within” and the patron saint of the 91st annual Appeal is St. Francis of Assisi. The Appeal helps fund Catholic Charities’ 70 programs across 61 sites in the eight counties of Western New York along with Bishop’s Fund for the Faith. “This year’s theme is about setting aside our preconceived notions, opening our hearts and looking inside ourselves, and others to find the good within,” said Bishop Malone. “It’s easy to look at the world in which we live and see the bad, the need; where we fall short. Sometimes, it’s harder to find the good. At Catholic Charities, we believe there is abundant good in the world, and in each one of us, regardless of our circumstances. “Catholic Charities helps create and spread the good in our community through vital services that help more than 142,000 of our neighbors in need, Catholics and non-Catholics alike, throughout Western New York,” Bishop Malone explained. Two important dates during the 2015 Appeal include First Report Sunday on March 22 and the culmination of Appeal Week on Palm Sunday, March 29. Although Appeal Week marks the strongest push for parish donations, volunteers will work to achieve the final goal until CONTiNuED ON pAGE 7

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CATHOLiC CHARiTiES, CONTiNUED fROM PAgE 6 the people of Western New York allows the organization to serve more than 142,000 Western New Yorkers each year. “At Catholic Charities we commit ourselves to reaching out to those who are poor and most vulnerable as that is our mission,” said Sister Mary. “Sometimes they need food or medicine, sometimes counseling or education. Always they need friendship and peace. This work is sweet to us, but it is possible only because of the generosity of our Western New York community, individuals and businesses alike. “Please join the tens of thousands of donors who support the Appeal in an effort to make our community better. Your generosity, expressed year after year through your faithful gifts to the Appeal, truly make a difference. They also energize our passion and compassion for our work.” Bishop Malone, preparing for his third Appeal as bishop of Buffalo, and Sister Mary appointed Jake and Katie Schneider as chairs of

the 2015 Appeal. The 2015 Appeal volunteer leadership team will also include Nicholas and Nicole Tzetzo, vice chairs; Kellie Ulrich, community division chair; Jim and Mary Beth Basil, and John and Suzanne Berger, corporate co-chairs; and Rick Cronin, who will again serve as parish chair. While acknowledging the challenge of the local economy, Jake and Katie Schneider also expressed confidence in achieving the Appeal goal this year. “Factors like a struggling economy, shrinking donor base and an increased need for services are all challenges this Appeal has faced, and this year is no different,” said Jake Schneider. “We are confident that under the leadership of Bishop Malone, and through the support of volunteers, donors, staff and our Patron Saint St. Francis of Assisi, we will once again succeed in meeting our goal.” Katie Schneider added, “As the theme this year states, to see the good, or God, within each

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of us, we may need to open our eyes and hearts in a new way,” said Katie Schneider. “A gift to Catholic Charities is a gift to our own neighbors who are seeking help for a better life.” Catholic Charities has helped individuals and families in need since its founding in 1923. That need is varied and widespread – from emergency assistance to counseling – and from specialized services for

the elderly to help with job training and education. Reflecting on the importance of donations to the Appeal, Bishop Malone recalled the life and words of St. Francis of Assisi, who said, “It is in giving that we receive,” and the encouragement of Pope Francis to “Take care of God’s creation…and above all, to take care of people in need.” Bishop Malone added, “Your generosity in serving our brothers and sisters in need through the Catholic Charities Appeal, and helping to find the good within our community is a concrete response to God’s commandment to love thy neighbor as thyself.” As the most comprehensive human service provider in Western New York, Catholic

Charities makes a difference for people of every faith and ethnicity. Catholic Charities empowers children, families and seniors to achieve meaningful, healthy and productive lives. In all situations, Catholic Charities delivers support to meet immediate needs, and then assess its clients for other needs to ensure long-term success. Catholic Charities is an excellent steward of the contributions it receives. For five years, Catholic Charities attained the highest-pos-

sible rating (four stars) from Charity Navigator for transparency and sound fiscal management. Catholic Charities also receives the highest ratings from the Council on Accreditation for quality service. To make a donation or learn more about Appeal 2015, contact Catholic Charities at (716) 218-1400 or go to www.ccwny.org. You can also check out Catholic Charities on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ccbuffalo and on Twitter at www. twitter.com/ccbuffalo.

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2015 Winter Festival Features Medallion Treasure Hunt

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The Medallion TreaMayville/Chautauqua Chamber of Commerce sure Hunt, sponsored by Northwest Savings Bank, will again take The 2015 President’s place in conjunction Day Weekend Winter with this long-held Festival, in its 29th annual winter event. year, will take place The medallion, espethe weekend of Februcially created for the ary 13 to 15 at LakeFestival by artist David side Park in Mayville Stutzman for the 2006 NY along the shores Winter Festival, will be of Chautauqua Lake. hidden on accessible Many winter events, public property someactivities, and contests where in Chautauqua will take place, as well County. as including food and craft vendors, children’s Placed in a container or bag for its protecactivities, snowmobile rides, the annual Polar tion, the medallion will not be hidden below Plunge benefit being ground level and no organized by Famhigher than six feet ily Health Medical above ground level. It Services (held Saturwill also not be hidday, Feb. 14 at noon), den on any body of horsedrawn rides, and water or in the water. the Feb. 13 evening Treasure hunters seek

the medallion at their own risk. New rules will allow Treasure Hunt prize winners from the 2013 Winter Festival and all years previous to be eligible to participate again. Festival Committee members and last year’s 2014 Treasure Hunt winner are not eligible to participate. Clues will begin to appear in the media beginning Monday, February 2nd and continue each weekday only until Friday, February 13. The clues will appear in the daily newspapers Jamestown Post Journal and Dunkirk Observer, with a weekly review of clues in weekly papers Westfield Republican and the Chautauqua Star, as well as clues

announced daily on The Media One Group radio stations WJTN, SE93, THE FOX, WKSN, and WHUG. This year all treasure hunters must be registered to be eligible to win the $250.00 cash prize. Treasure Hunt registration forms will be available at the following Mayville businesses beginning January 19th: Mayville Hardware, Webb’s Year-Round Resort Candy/Gift Shop, The Cottage Collection at Webb’s Year-Round Resort, Lighthouse Point Grocery, Chautauqua Suites Meeting & Expo Center (register at desk), Lakeview Hotel, Crosby’s (Mayville) as well as Chautauqua County branches of M

& T Bank and Northwest Savings Bank. There will be a $3.00 registration fee per entry and the deadline for registration is by Sunday, February 1. Please note that no registrations will be taken once the clues begin appearing in the newspapers and on the radio February 2nd. So, beginning January 19th, don’t delay in registering for this annual treasure hunt. Complete Treasure Hunt rules are outlined in the registration form. The person or persons locating the medallion will be announced at the Festival’s Friday evening opening ceremonies on February

13th. We would like to thank the following sponsors for their generous support of this upcoming annual winter event: Major Sponsors Town of Chautauqua, Village of Mayville, Clark Patterson Lee Architectural Engineering Firm/ Habiterra, The Media One Group, Operating Engineers Local 17-Apprenticeship Program; Platinum Sponsors M & T Bank (Mayville), Lictus Keystone, Uncle Jack’s Saw Shop, Lakeview Hotel/ The Docks Restaurant; Gold Sponsors Family Health Medical Services, Northwest Savings Bank (Mayville), Digitell Inc., ERA Team VP Real Estate Continued on page 9

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year a number of smaller attractions and well established organizations Fenton History Center welcomed visitors to their facilities. The day is sponsored by the Have you ever heard the phrase Jamestown Renaissance Corpora“that place is a hidden treasure?” tion and the Chautauqua County Jamestown will be showing off its Chamber of Commerce Jamestown hidden treasures Saturday, January Committee. The Fenton History 17. It’s the tenth annual Doors Open Center, Jamestown Audubon Society Jamestown event. Over the ten years and Nature Center, the Jamestown more than twenty-one thousand Savings Bank Ice Arena, the Lucille visitors have taken advantage of Ball Desi Arnaz Center for Comthe free admission day at the main edy, the Robert H. Jackson Center, attractions in Jamestown. A few the Roger Tory Peterson Institute, years ago restaurants were added to the excitement of the day and last Contributed Article

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Doors Open Jamestown is being held this weekend at locations around the city.

2015 WiNTER fESTivAL, CONTiNUED fROM PAgE 8 & Vacation Rentals, Perfection Digital, Chautauqua Institution, Craig K. Whittington D.V.M.; and Silver Sponsors Irwin Bay Cottages, Schaack & Nelson Attorneys at Law, Andriaccio’s Restaurant, Portage Hill Gallery, Chautauqua Abstract Company, Lake Chautauqua Memorial VFW Post 8647, “A” Automotive. If you would like to become a sponsor of the 2015 Winter Festival or would like more information about this upcoming event, call the Mayville/Chautauqua Community Chamber of Commerce at (716) 753-3113 or go to our web site at www.mayvillechautauqua.org. Plan on coming to scenic Lakeside Park in Mayville, New York the weekend of February 13 – 15, 2015, for this long-held President’s Day Weekend Winter Festival for a weekend of fun for the entire family.

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Do you have a dream to begin AND be successful in your own business? Do you have questions about getting started and feel that it’s just too difficult? Help is available! A two hour class called “Business Basics” will give you some essential information and guid-

sources are available to help plan your business. Start with tips to evaluate the feasibility of your idea and explore financing options, marketing, record keeping and more. This seminar will be held on Thursday, February 12 from 10 a.m. to noon at the North County JCC campus (Dunkirk) in NCTC Room 119. Another

session will be offered on Wednesday, February 18 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Jamestown JCC campus in Carnahan Room 120. The class fee is $10.00 and pre-registration is requested. Call the Small Business Development Center at JCC at (716) 338-1024 today to reserve your spot!

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Doors Open, continued from page 9

Doors Open Jamestown is being held this weekend at locations around the city.

the Reg Lenna Civic Center, the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, the James Prendergast Public Library, Infinity Performing Arts, the Lucile Wright Aviation Museum, the Busti Grist Mill, Jamestown Gateway Tran Station, and the Lucille Ball Little Theater are the hidden treasures of Doors Open Jamestown this year. Drawings will be held at the attraction venues for $50 Shoptauqua certificates and an item from the attraction’s gift shop. The museums are also offering discounts in their gift shops. Doors Open is an international event that focuses on encouraging local residents to take advantage of their area attractions. Whether your interest is in nature, art, history, sports or our famous hometown personalities, Doors Open Jamestown offers something of interest for everyone. Downtown restaurants open with specials during the day are Forte at

Doors Open Jamestown is being held this weekend at locations around the city.

114 East 3rd Street, La Scala at 3155 Fluvanna Ave., Pressroom Restaurant at Shawbucks at 212 West 2nd St., the Landmark Restaurant at 552 West 4th St., Brazil Craft Beer and Wine Lounge at 9-21 East 4th St., and Jones Valhalla Restaurant at 306 North Main St. The Boomerang Restaurant in Busti will also be running a special for Grist Mill visitors.

“If even half of them buy breakfast, lunch or dinner it will be a great day for the local economy.” says Joni Blackman, Director of the Fenton History Center, “this event has turned into a must do event for many families and friends. They look forward to seeing the exhibits and specials at each venue each year.” Take a few minutes out of your

weekend and stop into one of the many museums and attractions you have always been meaning to visit. Enjoy a meal at one of the participating restaurants or shop in one of the downtown stores- you will be happy you did! For the most up to date information you can phone any of the participating locations or visit Doors Open Jamestown on Facebook.

Doors Open Jamestown at Infinity Contirbuted Article Infinity

For one day of the year, Jamestown businesses offer FREE admission, raffles, and special offers! The Infinity class offerings for January 17 (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.) will be: Sarah Marchitelli – Steel Drums

Emily Strong – Scrap Fabric Bookmarks Raquel Lopez – Step Dancing Each year, Jamestown attractions open their doors for one day. Businesses provide special offers, deals for customers, and free admission. Participating businesses include: The Gateway Train Station, the Jamestown Audubon, the Roger

Toy Peterson Institute, the Robert H. Jackson Center, the Jamestown Savings Bank Arena, the Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum & Center for Comedy, the Fenton History Center, the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, the James Prendergast Public Library, Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, Lucille Ball Little Theatre, the Busti Mill & the Wright

Air Museum. Come visit these great attractions and enjoy other downtown businesses and restaurants that will offer special deals during ‘Doors Open’! For more information, 716-6640991 www.infinityperformingarts.org

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Non-Credit Language Courses College Goal New york Set For Offered At JCC February 7 Contributed Article JCC

Contributed Article 11 a.m. and should use

the E. Main St. entrance to the school. The event is a collabCollege Goal New orative public service York, a program that project of the New York helps students from State Financial Aid first generation and Administrators Associlow-income families ation and the New York complete their elecState Higher Education tronic Free Application Services Corporation. for Federal Student Aid Area students are (FAFSA), will be held on Saturday, February encouraged to sign up for the event by visiting 7, at Falconer Central www.collegegoalny.org School. or by contacting their Participants are asked high school guidance to arrive between 9 and office. Students should JCC

Jamestown Community College’s Center for Continuing Education is offering four non-credit language courses during the winter and spring. The courses meet in the Carnahan Center on the Jamestown Campus. To register, call 338.1005. American Sign Language, offered from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesdays, January 27March 10, provides students with the skills to communicate visually. The course fee is $80. Swedish Just for Fun, Level II, offered from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Mondays, February 16-March 23, incorporates language, history, culture, customs, and contemporary society. The course fee is $60. French culture, customs, traditions, and language are taught in Fun With French on Wednesdays, February 25-April 8 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The course fee is $80. Fun With Spanish meets from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, April 22May 27. Participants will explore Spanish culture while learning language basics. The course fee is $80.

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Saakumu Dance Troupe and Master Musician Bernard Woma to perform at Fredonia Contributed Article Fredonia

Traditional and contemporary African dance and music will be presented at a concert at the Fredonia by the Saakumu Dance Troupe and master musician Bernard Woma on Monday, Jan. 26, at 8 p.m. at Rosch Recital Hall at the State University of New York at Fredonia. Saakumu Dance Troupe, a leading dance and music group based in Ghana, West Africa, is led by Woma, a former adjunct faculty member at Fredo-

Bernard Woma

nia’s School of Music at Fredonia and a 2008 graduate. Its repertoire includes a range of spiritual, ceremonial and recreational genres of contemporary Afri-

can dance. Woma plays the Dagara xylophone, which has keys hand-carved from fire-dried tropical rosewood and dried gourds, and is also a principal member of the Ghana Dance Ensemble. He has performed in concerts and given workshops, lectures and lessons in America and Europe for nearly 25 years. The concert is sponsored by the Fredonia Percussion Guild and is free and open to the public.

12 entertainment movie times Dipson Lakewood Cinema 8

171-3 Fairmount Ave. W, Lakewood, NY 14750 (716) 763- 3531 American Sniper (R) 12:30 p.m., 3:45 p.m., 6:40 p.m., 9:40 p.m. Blackhat (R) 12:40 p.m., 3:55 p.m., 6:50 p.m., 9:45 p.m. Into the Woods (PG) 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 6:40 p.m., 9:15 p.m. Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (PG) 1:15 p.m., 4:25 p.m., 6:55 p.m., 9:15 p.m. Paddington (PG) 12:40 p.m., 2:45 p.m., 4:50 p.m., 6:55 p.m., 9:00 p.m. Taken 3 (PG-13) 12:30 p.m., 2:55 p.m., 5:20 p.m., 7:40 p.m., 10:00 p.m. The Wedding Ringer (R) 12:45 p.m., 3:15 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 7:45 p.m., 10:00 p.m. Unbroken (PG-13) 12:30 p.m., 3:45 p.m., 6:35 p.m., 9:25 p.m.

Dipson Chautuqua Mall I & II

500 Chautauqua Mall, Lakewood, NY 14750 Taken 3 (PG-13) 4:15 p.m., 7:30 p.m. The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (PG-13) 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.

Dunkirk MoviePlex

10520 Bennet Rd., Dunkirk, NY 14048 (716) 366-2410 American Sniper (R) 1:20 p.m., 4:10 p.m., 7:00 p.m., 9:45 p.m., 11:59 p.m. Blackhat (R) 1:15 p.m., 4:10 p.m., 7:00 p.m., 9:45 p.m., 11:59 p.m. Into the Woods (PG) 11:15 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7:10 p.m., 9:45 p.m., 11:59 p.m. Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (PG) 2:05 p.m., 4:20 p.m. Paddington (PG) 11:50 a.m., 2:05 p.m., 4:20 p.m., 6:35 p.m., 8:45 p.m., 11:00 p.m. Selma (PG-13) 1:30 p.m., 4:15 p.m., 7:00 p.m., 9:40 p.m., 11:59 p.m. Taken 3 (PG-13) 11:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m., 9:30 p.m., 11:55 p.m. The Hobbit: the Battle of the Five Armies (PG-13) 9:30 p.m., 11:59 p.m. The Wedding Ringer (R) 12:10 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:55 p.m., 7:15 p.m., 9:35 p.m., 11:55 p.m. Unbroken (PG-13) 11:15 a.m., 6:35 p.m.

Dipson Warren Mall Cinemas 1666 Market St. Ext., Warren, PA 16365 American Sniper (R) 6:40 p.m., 9:30 p.m. Paddington (PG) 7:00 p.m., 9:05 p.m. Taken 3 (PG-13) 6:50 p.m., 9:20 p.m.

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Opera House Cinema Series to Screen “The Homesman” Contributed Article 1891 Fredonia Opera House

The next feature film in the Opera House Cinema Series is the western pioneer story “The Homesman,” starring Tommy Lee Jones and Hilary Swank. It will be screened on Sat., Jan. 17, and Tues., Jan. 20, at 7:30 p.m. Continued on page 13

Ongoing

Chautauqua Institution (716) 782-2871

Food Bank Food Pantry

The Art of Backyard Bird Photography

Tuesdays 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Fridays 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Bread of Life Food Pantry, Jamestown (716) 763-6053

Community Healing Service

Wednesdays 7:30 – 8:30 Healing Temple, East Street, Lily Dale Healing and Messages. Open to the public, love offering.

African Djembe Drumming

Thursdays (1st, 3rd and 5th) 7:30 – 9:30 pm Assembly Hall, Cleveland Ave, Lily Dale Public invited to participate. Love donation

‘Tis the Season Holiday Exhibit

November 28th – January 19th 10a.m. to 4 p.m. Fenton History Center (716) 664- 6256

Sleigh Rides at Chautauqua

Saturdays and Sundays December 27 thru March 1 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Chautauqua Bookstore,

Jan 13 through March 8 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. TuesdaySaturday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday Closed Mondays and Holidays Roger Tory Peterson Institute (716) 665-2473

Indian Summer Memories

Jan 9 through Feb 13 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday Jamestown Prendergast Library (716) 484-7135

Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum & Center for Comedy Fenton History Center Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame Reg Lenna Center for the Arts James Prendergast Public Library Infinity Performing Arts Lucille Ball Little Theatre Busti Mill Lucille M. Wright Air Museum.

Winter Fest

12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Peek’n Peak Resort & Spa (716) 355-4141

Frozen, An Ice Wine Festival 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Grape Discovery Center (716) 326- 2003

Bare the Barrels 2015 – “A White Sale” The Merry Widow January 16 to January 19 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Lake Erie Wine Trail (877) 326-6561

January 17 Doors Open Jamestown

1 p.m. to 3:57 p.m. 1891 Fredonia Opera House (716) 679-1891

Live Music – At the Peek

7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Peek’n Peak Resort & Spa (716) 355-4141

Cinema Series: The 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Homesman The Gateway Train Station 7:30 p.m. Jamestown Audubon Roger Toy Peterson Institute 1891 Fredonia Opera House (716) 679-1891 Robert H. Jackson Center Jamestown Savings Bank Arena

Comedy Night at the Peak 9 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. Peek’n Peak Resort & Spa (716) 355-4141

January 18 CANCELED – Currier and Ives Sleigh Rally 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (716) 655-2045

Soupin Sundays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 21 Brix Winery (716) 792-2749

January 20 Cinema Series: The Homesman

7:30 p.m. 1891 Fredonia Opera House (716) 679-1891

January 21 Rolling Hills Radio with Ken Hardley presents John McEuen 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Reg Lenna Center for the Atrs (716) 484-0707

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HOMESMAN, CONTiNUED fROM PAgE 12 When three women living on the edge of the American frontier are driven mad by harsh pioneer life, the task of saving them falls to the pious, independentminded Mary Bee Cuddy (Swank). Transporting the women by covered wagon to Iowa, she soon realizes just how daunting the journey will be, and employs a low-life drifter, George Briggs ( Jones), to join her. The unlikely pair and the three women head east, where a waiting minister and his wife (Meryl Streep) have of-

fered to take the women in. But the group first must traverse the harsh Nebraska Territories marked by stark beauty, psychological peril and constant threat. Swank’s performance has been buzzed about as Oscar-worthy and called “her best performance since Million Dollar Baby.” Rated R for violence, sexual content, some disturbing behavior and nudity, “The Homesman” runs 122 minutes. The Opera House Cinema Series is sponsored by Lake Shore Sav-

ings Bank. Tickets are available at the door for $7 (adults), $6.50 (seniors & Opera House members) and $5 (students) the night of each screening. A book of ten movie passes is available for $60 at the door or online at www. fredopera.org. For more information, call the Opera House Box Office at 716-679-1891. The Series continues its focus on fi lms currently generating Oscar buzz with the Stephen Hawking biopic, “The Theory of Everything,” on Jan. 24 & 27. The Opera House is

LivE AT THE MET SEASON PRESENTS

Lehar’s The Merry Widow

Contributed Article ary Parisian restaurant

Maxim’s. 1891 Fredonia Opera House Live at the Met telecasts are now shown in more than 2,000 Live at the Met, the theaters in 69 counMetropolitan Opera’s tries, making the Met award-winning series the only arts institution of live, high definition with an ongoing global (HD) opera transmissions to theaters around art series of this scale. the world, continues its The Met was the first arts company to experi2014-15 season at the ment with this type of 1891 Fredonia Opera House on Sat., Jan. 17, broadcast, beginning on a modest scale in at 1 p.m., with Franz 2006 and growing Lehar’s comic operevery season since then, etta The Merry Widow. with more than 10 milThe Merry Widow is lion tickets sold to date. the story of a wealthy widow, whose country- Met opera stars serve men launch a romantic as hosts for the seplot to keep her – and ries, conducting live her tax dollars – interviews with cast within their borders. members, crew and Highlights of Lehar’s production teams, and lush score include the introducing the popufamiliar “Vilja Song” lar behind-the-scenes for the title character features; altogether the as well as a climactic worldwide audience is song-and-dance set fea- given an unprecedented turing a chorus line of look at what goes into grisettes at the legend-

the staging of an opera at one of the world’s great houses. Individual tickets to each of the operas in the season are $20, ($18 Opera House members, $15 students). Tickets may be purchased in person at the Opera House Box Office or by phone at 716-679-1891, TuesdayFriday, 1-5 p.m. Tickets may be purchased online anytime at www. fredopera.org. Live at the Met opera broadcasts are made possible by Dr. James M. and Marcia Merrins, who funded the purchase of the satellite transmission and projection equipment used in the series. The series continues on Sat., Jan.31, with Offenbach’s Les Contes D’Hoffmann (The Tales of Hoffmann).

equipped with individualized closed captioning headsets as well as with assistive listening headsets for the deaf and hearing impaired. Simply request one from any usher or Opera House staff member. The 1891 Fredonia Opera House is a member-supported notfor-profit performing arts center located in Village Hall in downtown Fredonia. For a complete schedule of events, visit www. fredopera.org.

RELiGiOuS SERViCES

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Bemus Point Lakeside Bible Chapel Lakeside Drive; Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

Bemus point united Methodist Bemus-Ellery Rd.; Sunday Service: 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m.

St. Timothy Lutheran

Route 430, East Lake Road; Sunday Service: 9:30 .

St. Mary of Lourdes

Roman Catholic 41 Main; Saturday Service: 4 p.m. Sunday Service: 8:15, 9:45 a.m. Tues., Thurs., Service: 9 a.m.

Brocton St. Dominic Roman Catholic Church 12 Central Saturday worship: 4:00 p.m. Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m.

Brocton Free Methodist Church

25 Lake Sunday School: 9:45 Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 6 p.m.

Fellowship Church

148 W. Main St Rev. Sandie Ball Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. Men’s Club: 1st & 3rd Mondays 6:30 p.m. Bible Study: Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Health & Fitness: 2 p.m. Youth Group: 2nd & 4th Fridays at 7 p.m.

Harvest Chapel West

Methodist 9 Highland Pastor Chris Schimel Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.

Tri-church parish

Pastor Barbara Brewer Sunday Service 10 a.m. (held at St. Dominic Roman Catholic Church, 12 Central)

Lutheran Methodist

12 Central Ave. Pastor Kevin Connolly Sunday Service: 10:00 a.m.

Brocton Seventh Day Adventist Church

Adventist 5549 East Main Road Elder Robert Wahl Saturday Sabbath School: 9:30 a.m. Saturday Worship: 11:00 a.m.

Brocton Baptist Church

35 W. Main St. Rev. Larry Morrison Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m.

Lake Erie Baptist Church 9500 Lake Ave. Pastor Gary Nutt Sunday Service: 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m.

Cassadaga Cassadaga Healing Hearts Ministries

6387 South Stockton-Cassadaga Road; Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

Fellowships of the Spirit

School of Spiritual Healing and Prophecy Spiritualist 282 Dale Drive; Sunday Service: 6 p.m.

Lily Dale Spiritualist Church Healing Temple, East Street, Lily Dale Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday Evening Development Circle - 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., $5

Church of the Living Spirit

Assembly Hall, Cleveland Ave, Lily Dale Sunday Service 10:30 AM Friday Mediumship class 7:00 PM $20

Open Door

Baptist Route 60, one mile south of Cassadaga Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Service: 1:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m.

Dunkirk New Apostolic

44 Lafayette St., Dunkirk; Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

The Way, Biblical Research Teaching and fellowship; 625 Canary; Tues., Sat., Service: 8 p.m.

First Baptist Church

immanuel

Alleghany Wesleyan Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Service: 11:00 a.m., 7:00 p.m.

876 Central Ave Sundays at 9:30 a.m.

forestville

St Elizabeth Ann Seton Church

Forestville Wesleyan

328 Washington Ave Sundays at 8 a.m., 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. (Spanish) Daily at 7 a.m.

Holy Trinity Rc Church

1032 Central Ave Saturdays at 4 p.m. Sundays at 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri. at 8:15 a.m. Tuesdays at noon

St John's united Church 733 Central Ave

First united Methodist Church 17 E 6th St

Jehovah's Witnesses

970 Central Ave Blessed Mary Angela RC Parish 324 Townsend St. Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. (St. Hyacinth's) Sundays at 7:00 a.m. (St. Hyacinth's), 8:45 a.m. (St. Hyacinth's), 11:00 a.m. (St. Hedwig's) Daily at 8:00 a.m.

falconer Fellowship At the Cross in the EPI Center 360 E. Elmwood Ave.; Sunday Service: 10:15 a.m., 7 p.m.

peace Wesleyan

126 W. James; Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Service: 10:45 a.m. United Methodist N. Work; Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Our Lady Of Loreto

Roman Catholic 309 West Everett St., Sat. 4 p.m. Sunday Service: 9 a.m. Vigil, E, 5:30

Falconer First Baptist Church

Baptist 37 W. Falconer Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Service: 11:00 a.m.

Prospect Rd.; Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Service: 11 a.m., 6:30 p.m.

Forestville united Methodist 3 Park; Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m.

St. Rose of Lima

Roman Catholic 9 Center; Sunday Service: 11:15 a.m.

Forestville Baptist Church 5 Prospect St. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Service: 11:00 a.m., 7:00 p.m.

St. peter's

Anglican 1-A Park Street Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

fredonia Family Church Fredonia Nondenominational Rev. Michael Lokietek Sunday Service 10 a.m. Tuesday Service 6:30 p.m.

Fredonia First united Methodist

25 Church; Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. (Summer service time. Will resume at 10:30 a.m. in September.) Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

Harvest Chapel FMC

39 Matteson; Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m., 10:50 a.m.

Fredonia Assembly of God Assembly of God 10 White St. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Service: 11:00 a.m.

Religious Society of Friends Quaker 369 West Main St. At Barlow's Mill Spiritual Nurture discussion: 10:30 a.m. Meeting for Worship: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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Life Tabernacle united pentecostal Church

Pentecostal 19 Church St. Rev. William Welch Sunday Service: 2:00 p.m.

Christian Science Society

Christian Science One Temple Square, Apartment 227 Sunday Service: 11:00 a.m.

unitarian universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua

Unitarian Universalist 58 W. Main St., Grange Hall Rev. Theresa Kime Worship Service, affinity groups, adult and children’s classes 11:00 a.m. (Sept. - June)

Fredonia presbyterian Church

219 Central Avenue Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

St. paul Lutheran Church

334 Temple Street, Fredonia Sunday School and Adult class 9:15 a.m. Service begins at 10:30 a.m.

Jamestown Christian Fellowship

14 Prather Ave., Sunday Services, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Faith Outreach Center Church 105 Chandler St.; Sundays at 11 a.m. Wednesdays at 6 p.m.

Glorious Church Fellowship 316 E. St. (downstairs), Sunday Service: 11 a.m. 10 Fourth St. Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Missionary Church of Christ

(Iglesia de Cristo Missionra) 1015 N. Main; Sundays at 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Victory Tabernacle

501 W. Third St., Jamestown; Sundays at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.

New Hope Community Church

80 City View Ave., Sundays at 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Kidder Memorial united Methodist

385 S. Main; Sundays at 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.

First Congregational

United Church of Christ 316 E. Fourth St.; Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

pilgrim Memorial

United Church of Christ 70 McKinley; Sundays at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Jamestown Seventh Day Adventist

130 McDaniel; Saturdays at 9:15 a.m. and 11 a.m.

St. James

Roman Catholic 27 Allen; Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Sundays at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Mon.-Fri. at 8:30 a.m.

Holy Apostles parish: St. John Church

Roman Catholic 270 Newton, Saturdays at 4 p.m. Sundays at 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 a.m.

Sts. peter and paul Church

508 Cherry, Sundays at 7:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. Mon., Wed., and Fri., 12:10 p.m.

Jamestown presbyterian

509 Prendergast; Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Asamblea de Iglesias Cristianas Pentecostal 1159 N. Main St., Sundays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Christian Family Fellowship Pentecostal 3544 Baker St., Ext., W.E.; Sundays at 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

Emmanuel Temple

Pentecostal 1015 N. Main; Sundays at 9:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Harvest Ministries, The Rose Garden

Pentecostal 3544 Baker St., Ext., Sundays at 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at 7 p.m.

Healing Word Ministries

Pentecostal 1006 W. Third St,; Sundays at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

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CHURCH SERviCES, CONT. fROM PAgE 14 New Creation Assembly of God

Pentecostal 116 S. Main; Sundays at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.

New Life Christian Center Pentecostal 123 Chandler; Sundays at 9:45 a.m., 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Zion Tabernacle

Fluvanna Community Church

3363 Fluvanna Ave. Ext. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m.

First Church of God

291 Falconer Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 6 p.m.

Family Church Jamestown

Pentecostal 142 Foote Ave.; Sundays at 9:45 a.m., 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Nondenominational 3130 Garfield Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Howard Ave., West Ellicott; Sundays at 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

North Main Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 6 p.m.

Jamestown Nazarene

New Apostolic

314 Hall Ave., Jamestown; Sundays at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Jamestown, Christ Lutheran

LCMC 3010 Route 430, corner of Dutch Hollow Road and Route 430; Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m.

Bethel

Lutheran 904 W. 3rd; Saturday (twice monthly), 5:30 p.m.; Sundays at 10:00 a.m.

First Lutheran Church

120 Chandler; Sundays at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Tree of Life Lutheran Community- Holy Trinity,

825 Forest Ave.; Sundays at 8:15 a.m. Immanuel branch, Jamestown

St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Mt. Vernon Place; Sundays 10 a.m.

St. Luke’s Episcopal

N. Main and Fourth; Sundays at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Saturdays at 5 p.m.

Zion Covenant

520 Fairmount; Sunday at 9 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

First Covenant

520 Spring; Sundays at 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. 11 a.m., 6:30 p.m.

Jamestown Church of God

Jamestown Church of Christ

875 Fairmount Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 6 p.m.

First Church of Christ, Scientist

321 Prendergast Sunday School at 11 a.m. Sunday Mass at 11 a.m.

Jamestown Christian and Missionary Alliance

1011 W. 3rd Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship at 10:30 a.m.

Jamestown Baptist,

Sunday school at 10 a.m. Sunday worship: 8:45 a.m., 11 a.m.

Lighthouse Baptist,

381 Camp St. Sunday school: 10 a.m. Sunday worship: 11 a.m., 6 p.m.

Martin Road Christian Fellowship

New Creation Assembly of God Alleghany Wesleyan 116 S. Main St. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Service: 6:00 p.m.

Blackwell Chapel Ame Zion 610 Spring St. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Service: 11:00 a.m.

Community Chapel

35 Camp St. Sunday School: 10:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:45 a.m.

New Hope Community Church

80 City View Ave. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Jamestown Free Methodist 515 E. 7th; Sundays at 11 a.m. Living Word Tabernacle, Full Gospel 105 Chandler; Sundays at 9:45 a.m., 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Mount Zion Assembly, Full Gospel 111 Prather; Sundays, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Saturdays at 7 p.m. Triumphant Life Church, Full Gospel 10 Foote Ave.; Sundays at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Lakewood united Methodist

164 Shadyside; Sundays at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sacred Heart , Roman Catholic 380 E. Fairmount; Saturdays at 5 p.m. Sundays at 10 a.m.

Baptist 1633 Martin Road Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. Wed.: 6:30 p.m.

Lakewood united pentecostal

509 Prendergast Ave. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Lakewood-Busti Recreation Center, Pentecostal 9 W. Summit Ave.; Sundays at 10 a.m.

Judson Fellowship

Emmanuel Baptist

53 W. 23rd Sunday School: 9:45a .m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Bethel Baptist

200 Hunt Road; Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m., 6 p.m.

Calvary Baptist

200 Fairmount; Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 6:30 p.m.

19 W. Summit, Sundays at 10 a.m. Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

New Hope Full Gospel,

Lakewood, Gloria Dei,

Lutheran 35 W. Fairmount; Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Lakewood Baptist

Baptist 150 Erie St. Sundays School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 8:15 a.m., 11 a.m.

Mayville Mayville united Methodist 81 S. Erie; Sundays at 11 a.m.

St. Mark

Lutheran Elm and Marvin; Sundays at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Mayville

Randolph Seventh Day Adventist

Saturday Worship at 9 a.m. Saturday School at 11 a.m. St. patrick’s; Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. Sundays at 11 a.m. Mondays at 8 p.m. Thursdays at 9 p.m.

united presbyterian

186 Main; Sundays at 9:30 a.m. and 10:40 a.m.

59 S. Erie St. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m., 6 p.m. Prayer Meeting and Kid’s Club Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.

39 E. Main Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 6 p.m.

Webb’s Capt. Inn, Route 394; Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Faith Lighthouse Chapel

Chautauqua Baptist Chapel,

Mayville united Methodist 81 S. Erie St. Rev. Mark Parsons Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sundays Service: 11:00 a.m.

St. Mark Lutheran Church

Lutheran 20 E. Marvin Pastor Carol Evans LeBlanc Children’s Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Worship: 11:00 a.m.

St. paul Episcopal Church 99 S. Erie St. Rev. Richard Elberfeld Sunday Service: 10:00 a.m. Thursday Service and Rite of Healing: 8:00 a.m.

Family Church Mayville Nondenominational 32 S. Erie St. Pastor Jeff Mitchener Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Maranatha Baptist Church 43 Academy St. Rev. Norman Burdick Sunday Service: 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m.

St Mary of Lourdes R.C. Church

Roman Catholic 22 E. Chautauqua St. Rev. Todd Remick Monday & Friday: 8:30 a.m. Thursday: 7:00 p.m. Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 11:15 a.m.

Community Bible Church 41 S. Erie St. Rev. Mark Teets Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Randolph Faith Bible Chapel

Sundays at 8:50 a.m. and 10 a.m.

Randolph united Methodist

Sundays at 9 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.

First Baptist

Grace Episcopal

21 N. Washington; Sundays at 10 a.m.

Free Methodist Jamestown Road, Sundays at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Silver Creek Silver Creek Assembly of God

1385 Route 20 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.

South Dayton South Dayton Free Methodist

Pine St.; Sundays at 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Family Church South Dayton 213 Pine St. Pastor Mike Anderson Sundays at 10 a.m.

Westfield Westfield First united Methodist

101 E. Main; Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m.

Jehovah’s Witness

Sundays at 9:30 a.m. and 10:10 a.m.

St. peter’s Episcopal

Main and Elm; Sundays at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.

Trinity Baptist

One mile west of Westfield Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

First presbyterian Church 49 S. Portage St. Rev. Dana A. Vaughn Family Worship: 11:00 a.m.

First united Methodist Church

101 E. Main St. Rev Matthew Golibersuch Praise Service in Gibbs Parlor: 8:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service in the sanctuary 10:45 a.m. followed by coffee fellowship time. Tuesday food pantry: 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

St. peter’s Episcopal Church Episcopal 12 Elm St. Rev. Virginia Carr, Rector Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m., H.E. Church School 10:00 a.m. Thursday Worship: 5:30 p.m.

Lakeshore Assembly of God 252 E. Main St. Rev. Vincent Sanzo, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Family Night: 6:30 p.m.

First Baptist Church

Union at Kent St. Rev. Thayne Bobenmiller Sunday Worship: 10:50 a.m., 6:30 p.m.

West portland Baptist Church

7081 E. Rt. 20 Rev. Charles Robertson Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Service: 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer: 7:00 p.m.

St. Dominic Roman Catholic Church 15 Union St. Rev. Joseph Walters, OSB Westfield Masses: Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 10:30 a.m.

Lighthouse Christian Fellowship

20 Washington St. Pastor David Herr Sunday Service: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer: 7:00 p.m.

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Edgewood Communities to Host Medicare Seminar

Contributed Article sics to begin with,” she Lutheran

Edgewood Communities is encouraging anyone who is turning 65 years of age in 2015 or those who want to learn more about the Medicare Program to join Janell Sluga for the next Best of Times Seminar entitled Medicare 101. It will be held in the Lutheran Chapel, 715 Falconer St. on Thursday, January 29th at 6:30 p.m. Reservations are appreciated by calling Patty Eckwahl at 716-720-9122. Ms. Sluga will walk the audience through the Medicare terms and meanings. “I’m going to focus on the very ba-

said. “We’ll cover what Medicare is and how it works and then discuss how to wade through all the information to determine what applies and what doesn’t.” Sluga is a Certified Geriatric Care Manager for Senior Life Matters, a community outreach program of Lutheran Jamestown. She has over 20 years of experience helping seniors find solutions to challenges they face. Her presentation style is humorous, yet very informative. The seminar will also be helpful for caregivers who are responsible for making Medicare decisions and who need guidance. Handouts

will be available and there will be time for questions following the presentation. “This year people turning 65 will be barraged with information from Medicare and other sources,” Sluga said. “Choosing the best insurance option can be intimidating and scary. There are so many choices offered that if people don’t know what’s best for their situation, it can have a huge financial impact.” The Best of Times Seminar Series received both the state and the national LeadingAge associations “Innovation of the Year” and “Public Trust” awards. Lutheran was honored

prendergast Library To Offer Basic Computer Class Contributed Article Prendergast Library

Prendergast Library will offer area residents the opportunity to learn basic computer skills during the first two weeks of February. Adults will meet for six, two-hour sessions from 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays Feb. 2 through Feb. 13. The course is offered in cooperation with Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES with support from the New York State Library’s Adult Literacy Library Services grant program. Participants will learn about computer terms, turning terminals on and off, using a mouse, working with basic Microsoft Word, and saving to different computer drives. Instructor Joyce Golden will also cover the basics of email and using the Internet for purposes such as job searching. The course is free and open to the public. For information or registration, call 484-7135, ext. 225, or visit Prendergast Library at 509 Cherry St., Jamestown. The Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System is the grant recipient, with activities taking place in the public computer centers at three of its member libraries. Classes will be offered through videoconferencing in Dunkirk and Olean. To register for those sessions, call the Dunkirk Free Library, 536 Central Ave., Dunkirk, at 366-2511 or the Olean Public Library, 134 N. 2nd St, Olean, at 372-0200.

for bringing education to the community on ways to plan well, to age well. Edgewood Communities is located on the Lutheran Campus off Falconer Street in Jamestown. Residents are age 55 years and older. They enjoy independent living in a fun and zestful community. Units include one and two bedroom apartments, duplex homes and the new Smartment® Building. For more information about the seminar or Lutheran Housing, call Eckwahl at 720-9122 or log onto www.lutheranjamestown.org/senior- Janell Sluga, geriatric care manager certiﬁed and coordinator for the Senior Life Matters Program housing. at Lutheran will be hosting a free seminar for the community on January 29th to help people prepare for and to navigate the Medicare system.

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Telehealth Services Will improve Healthcare Coverage For The Most Needy Of patients LEgiSLATiON SPONSORED BY SENATOR YOUNg WiLL BOOST PATiENTS ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE nities, those with limited means, and patients suffering from chronic conditions. Telehealth provides paSenator Catharine tients with greater access Young (R,C,I- Olean) to providers, especially announced today that Governor Andrew Cuo- specialists who focus on mo signed legislation she unique diseases; creates faster, more convenient sponsored to increase access to healthcare pro- treatments for patients; grams for rural commu- and reduces cost by limContributed Article Office of Senator Catharine Young

iting loss of work time and travel requirements through the use of twoway video technology to communicate between healthcare professionals and patients. The practice is especially noted for allowing patients whose chronic conditions require frequent updates to receive reliable remote care. The

program also provides patients who suffer from conditions that may be rare or difficult to treat the opportunity to receive consultations from specialists in the field who are located outside the patientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; coverage radius or travel ability. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Providing patients, especially those in rural communities or those with limited means, with the best medical care available through a more cost-effective program should be the aim of all public health policies. Telehealth has long been proven effective and will ultimately encourage patients to avail themselves of all treatments and resources possible. The program will also offer healthcare providers the opportunity to expand their ability to care for patients and provide life sustaining medical coverage at an affordable cost. The practice has already been proven effective in more than 20 states as a means of treatment for numerous diseases and chronic conditions, like

cardiac monitoring and more. Its introduction in New York will help ensure our residents are able to live longer, healthier lives in their homes, surrounded by their friends and family,â&#x20AC;? said Senator Young. Telehealth services are supported by numerous organizations in the healthcare field, including the Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS) and Iroquois Healthcare Alliance. HANYS President Dennis Whalen said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Telehealth services will allow patients across the state to access the care they need through modern technology, in an easier and cost effective manner. It will especially help patients in rural and underserved communities to receive essential care. This HANYSsupported legislation will help link providers to patients, improve the health of New Yorkers, and support the tremendous transformation underway in healthcare

delivery. HANYS extends its thanks to all the sponsors and supporters of this legislation, and Senator Young and Assemblywoman Addie Russell for their leadership on this issue.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Given the significant number of rural communities across Upstate New York, we applaud the telehealth bill, and appreciate the efforts of Senator Young,â&#x20AC;? stated Gary J. Fitzgerald, President and CEO of the Iroquois Healthcare Alliance which represents 54 hospitals and health systems across 32 counties. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Telehealth will improve health outcomes as patients can be diagnosed and treated earlier, and will allow rural patients to stay in their local communities and not travel long distances for their care. Additionally, access to specialists and other healthcare providers increases as these providers are able to expand their reach through telemedicine, which is critically important given the physician shortage.â&#x20AC;?

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Keeping the Faith children and there’s a path that is unique to each individual. We also saw that it’s vital to learn to walk the general path before we can find out the unique path that God has for us. Today, I want us to examine how we can find out God’s specific plan for our lives. This Rev. Michael specific knowledge is Lokietek a little different from Family Church the general knowledge Fredonia revealed in the Bible. fcfredonia.org In the example we mentioned last week, we saw that the Bible Dear Pastor, does God have a plan for has clear instructions concerning marriage my life? If so, how and relationships. It can I ﬁnd it? Last week I shared with gives us instructions you that there is a “gen- that we need to wait until marriage to have eral” path that God sex and that we should desires for all of His

marry an individual who is a fellow believer in Christ. The Bible does not, however, give us the name of the individual we are to marry and how to find them! This is where we need to hear specifically from God. There are many other areas that we need to hear directly from God such as; where should I go to college? What job does God want me to have? How should I invest my money or what church should I attend? Such important decisions should be done prayerfully as we seek to follow God’s direction. As Christians, we’re sometimes quick to make decisions and then, afterwards,

ask God to bless them. While God may bless them…He doesn’t have to and can’t if they’re not in His will! We can then think the situation didn’t work out because God didn’t answer our prayers rather than from our not asking God for direction in the first. It’s better to get into a lifestyle of seeking God’s direction on the issues affecting our life so that our decisions will be in His will. The good news is that it’s God’s desire to show us what path to take! The Bible says in Psalm 32:8 that, “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye.” This we seek His will, He promises to give us the should give us secudirection for our lives. rity knowing that as

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back to their community,” said Mrs. DeAngelo. “And the students love it!” For more information on the Chautauqua County Humane Society or to find out how you can get involved, visit www.spcapets.com or call 716-665-2209 ext. 213. The mission of the Chautauqua County Humane Society is to promote the adoption of animals, prevent all forms of animal cruelty and neglect, shelter lost, abandoned and homeless animals, and to provide education about the humane treatment of animals.

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Gowanda Western New York has so many great places to see and things to do. Each city, village and town has a story, and we’ve set out to tell that story. We’ll go through the county, place by place, for the next few months. Check back every week for the next edition of “This Great County."

Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater is currently in a multimillion-dollar restoration project, and is a staple in the Gowanda community. Contributed photo.

Gowanda, the word ‘hills’ is probably an understatement. A gem of Gowanda lies just beyond the village in the little area of Zoar

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Native American Tradition. Even the name – ‘Gowanda,’ signifies ‘among the hills,’ and many Western New Yorkers know that for

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THiS gREAT COUNTY, CONTiNUED fROM PAgE 20 ley is the actual gorge where over ten miles of canyon give way to incredible sights of 400-foot vertical drops, waterfalls, rapids and one of the oldest standing forests in Western New York. The valley was formed by Cattaraugus Creek, which quite possibly could be termed a small river at some points in its flow. The creek is a staple of the Gowanda community, flowing directly through the center of the little village and marking the division between Erie and Cattaraugus Counties. Looking back in Gowanda’s past, it was hailed as the “Glue Capital of the World,” with one resident commenting, “if you bought glue, anywhere, you could bet it was produced here in Gowanda.” Eastern Tanners Glue Factory, owned by Richard Wilhelm, made a tremendous mark on not only Gowanda’s economy but had far reaching effects in the market. Wilhelm also played a pivotal part in another gem of the Gowanda community – Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater. The theater boasts a rich past, one told best by project administrator Debbie Harris. “In 1924, the original Gowanda Opera House caught fire and burnt down the whole block,” Harris said. “At that time [Wilhelm], who was the Bill Gates of his day, personally

gave money to commission the whole block rebuilt. But, he brought in renowned theater architects Leon H. Lempert and Son from Rochester to rebuild the theater, commenting that ‘money was no object.’ It reopened in 1926, totally rebuilt. They have marble and brass shipped in, it was not like a regular small town theater, but was something beautiful and grand.” But in 1992, with the onset of the “Cineplex,” theaters around the nation were closing and the Hollywood Theater suffered a similar fate. Then, another wealthy local family – the Gernatts, stepped in to keep it from falling apart completely. With the purchase and donation of the building, a

nonprofit organization was formed to restore the theater. “We’re restoring it in phases,” said Harris. “Right now, we’re about $3 million through a $4.2 million restoration project. The community is so behind us. We’ve restored the mechanicals of the building, and the original dome of the ceiling too. In fact, everything here has been completely restored from its original. When other theaters were selling off their property to stay afloat, the Hollywood Theater wasn’t. We have the original chandelier, the original lighting fi xtures and the original drinking fountains. All have been restored to their original condition.”

As a jewel of the Gowanda community, the Hollywood Theater is just one of many assets this small but proud Western New York community has to offer.

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The IRS normally issues taxpayer refunds quickly. But this year, some fi lers are going to have to wait. Due to budget cuts, people who fi le paper tax returns could wait an extra week for their refund â&#x20AC;&#x201D; "or possibly longer," wrote IRS Commissioner John Koskinen in a memo to employees Tuesday. And fi lers with errors or questions that require additional review will also face delays. Last month, Congress approved a $10.9 billion budget for the IRS for fiscal year 2015, which ends in June. That's the lowest level

of funding since 2008, Koskinen said. Koskinen said the budget cuts would result in several other changes at the agency, including: Fewer audits. Due to cuts in enforcement staff, collection efforts for individuals and businesses will be reduced. Hiring freeze. The freeze, plus normal at-

trition rates, will result in 3,000 to 4,000 fewer full-time employees at the agency by the end of June. Including the headcount losses incurred since 2010, that means the agency's full-time staff will be reduced by as many as 17,000 employees over the course of five years. Less taxpayer help. Cuts in overtime and Continued on page 23

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Aid) form is the first step toward obtaining financial aid. Completing and sending your FAFSA form as soon after January 1 of each year as possible can increase your chances of receiving the maximum amount of financial aid you qualify for. Also, explore private loans through banks and private lenders with competitive rates that don’t require payments while you’re still in school. • Manage debt: Paying student loans on time is important. Avoid late fees and mounting interest by sticking to your repayment schedule. Even though some

loan payments are deferred until college is over, the earlier you can proactively plan for this the better. Generally, if you aim to keep your loan payment to no more than 10-15 percent of your anticipated post-college income, you should be able to maintain a realistic repayment timeline, according to Wells Fargo, which provides discounts such as automatic payment enrollment and relationship discounts for students or cosigners who already have a student loan or qualifying consumer checking account with Wells Fargo.

iRS REfUNDS, CONTiNUED fROM PAgE 22 temporary staff hours will not only delay refunds, but hurt correspondence with taxpayers as well. Koskinen said it's likely that fewer than half the taxpayers that call the agency will be able to get through. A possible two-day shutdown after tax season. To minimize disruptions, Koskinen said a temporary shutdown, if needed, would likely occur closer to June. But, he added, the agency will do what it can to avoid this option, which he called a "last resort." Delays in IT investments. Among the delays, will be technologies that offer new taxpayer protections against identity theft.

• Establish a budget. Whether your child is working and making their own spending money, or living on an allowance you provide, help them take better control of that money so they don’t create unplanned debt later on. Online tools, such as Wells Fargo’s Cash Flow Worksheet, can help students document what they are spending. If there are extra funds at the end of the month, parents can encourage students to boost savings to cover future college expenses, spring break vacation with friends, and life after school. • Good credit is a musthave for most major life purchases. Students can start to build a credit foundation while still in school. Consider a card with a low-introductory rate that offers cash back on gas, grocery, and drug store credit purchases to free up more money for other necessities like textbooks and emergency situations. Encourage your student to actively monitor the account by signing up for mobile banking alerts. More resources for smart money management for college students and their families are available at blogs. WellsFargo.com/StudentLoanDown/. A higher education and a financial education can go hand in hand. Help your child make smart financial decisions amidst the newfound freedom of college life.

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Five Things Families with College Bound Students Should Consider Contributed Article government, there are StatePoint

Transitioning to college life can be difficult on both students and families. From new expenses to a new lifestyle, being prepared for what lies ahead can help you avoid common bumps in the road. Here are five things families with collegebound students should consider: • Getting involved: Being away from home and making new friends can seem daunting. Encourage your student to get involved in school activities and events. From joining the campus paper to running for student

a range of extracurricular opportunities that can lead to new friendships, help students maintain an active calendar and round out one’s classroom education. • Health and wellness: Late nights spent studying instead of sleeping, as well as crowded dorm rooms, can be a prescription for colds and flu. Check out on-campus and local health care options before your student gets sick. No one wants to scramble to research medical options when he or she isn’t feeling well. Many campuses offer student insurance. See what makes the most sense for your family. Locate a nearby

pharmacist before visiting the doctor so you can provide that information at your appointment. • Financing College: College may be one of your family’s biggest investments to date. Whether that describes your family or not, there’s no doubt about it, higher education comes with a big price tag. It’s never too late in the process to seek out new financing options, even if your child is already away out school. From filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, to exploring private loans, free online resources can help guide you through the process.

qualified borrowers off the sidelines and into homeownership, according to Boyle, who also notes that today's historically low mortgage rates, coupled with affordable home prices in many parts of the country, make it an attractive time to consider buying. “If putting 20 percent down will deplete all of your savings and leave you with no financial cushion, it's probably not in your best interest,” she says. If you don’t put down 20 percent, the cost of PMI varies based on your loan-to-value ratio – the amount you owe on your mortgage compared to its value – and credit score, but

• Money management: For many students, college is the first time they will gain some financial independence. Set your kids up for success by teaching them how to establish a workable budget. A checking and savings account designed for college students can help them stay on track. You can review money-management

tools for college students at www.WellsFargo.com. Don’t let the transition to college catch your family off guard. Parents can make the transition easier for students by striking the right balance of “letting go” and staying involved.

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survey conducted by Zelman & Associates, 39 percent of those surveyed estimated that the minimum down payment requirement for a home is at least 15 percent of the purchase price. The reality is quite different however, as qualified buyers can get a conventional mortgage with a down payment of as little as three percent. In fact, recent statistics show more than one in five borrowers who took out conventional mortgages in 2014 put down 10 percent or less. Educating potential homeowners on the rules of down payments – and available assistance programs – plays a large role in getting

Check out resources designed for collegebound students and their families, such as Wells Fargo’s “5 Steps to Financial Aid” video series, which offers helpful advice on finding a scholarship, applying for loans, and more from “Mr. Fellows, your wiser college advisor,” at www.WellsFargo.com/fivesteps. • Staying in touch: You’re busy. Your kid is busy. But regular check-ins with your student can help you know that everything is going well. Set up a weekly appointment to chat by phone and get the scoop -- just make sure your student’s phone plan allows for sufficient texting and calling.

you can expect to pay between $30 and $70 per month for every $100,000 borrowed. While it’s no doubt an added cost, it enables buyers to purchase now and begin building equity versus waiting five to 10 years to build enough savings for a larger down payment. Additionally, once you've built equity of 20 percent in your home, you can cancel your PMI and remove that added expense from your monthly payment. New homeownership opportunities are poised to grow. Carefully evaluate your finances to determine how much you can afford and talk with your lender or housing

waste. Private Brands Another simple way to save money this year is to make the switch to private or store brands. Many items can be purchased at a fraction of the name brand price, and there is often little or no difference in product quality. For instance, Dollar General offers many private brand items at affordable prices with a satisfaction guarantee, which can help you to cut back on expenses without sacrificing

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Dunkirk’s Kubera Dives His Way To State Championship Meet By Stefan Gestwicki Star Sports Editor

In the grand scheme of things, three years is not a terribly long time period in which to master a craft. You’re probably not going to be a scratch golfer in just three years. There’s very little chance you could touch a 90 m.p.h. fastball after playing baseball for just three years. The U.S. Olympic team won’t be calling with your three years of figure skating lessons. And yet, Dunkirk High School senior Peter Kubera will be headed to the New York State Public High School Athletic Association swimming and diving championships after not attempting his first career dive until he was a sophomore, a mere 27 months ago. “These actually were my expectations,” Dunkirk coach Bryan Westling noted. “To see the growth that Peter has made over the course of the last two seasons, it was only a matter of time before he became one of the greatest divers in the section.” So not only has Kubera accomplished an incredibly rare and prestigious feat, but both he and his coaches actually expected it. That begs the question, how did all of this happen? “First, I got a backyard trampoline,” Kubera said. “I fell in love with that. I taught myself how to do all these different tricks. My sister was a diver when she was in high school and suggested that I try it. My first year diving was just me doing flips that I did on the trampoline. Then I really started working with the coach and it

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Dunkirk senior Peter Kubera (center) will be diving in the state championship meet at the end of February. Pictured with Kubera are coaches Bob Ball (left) and Bryan Westling. (Photo by Stefan Gestwicki)

took off.” the proverbial clay. Torres was a star at Dunkirk before ascending to AllWhen a coach sees an athlete put up American status as a Blue Devil. The a fast 50-meter freestyle time, the potential is right in front of their eyes. two have worked closely throughout the years and the results have obviBut to find a talented diver, a coach ously been fantastic. might have to look at more than just the end result. “Christian is probably the greatest person I’ve ever known,” Kubera “The way you can tell the difference raved. “He’s taught me so much. I between an elite diver and someone who dives is you can see the total lack couldn’t thank him enough for everything he’s done for me. I don’t even of fear,” Westling added. “There are some kids that have talent, but get up know how to start thanking him. He there and are hesitant. Then there are really brought me from the ground up. guys that go up there and you can tell I thank him so much for that.” that diving is exactly what they want The moment of truth occurred earlier to be doing. That’s Peter.” this month at the Panama Diving Invitational, a meet specifically held to After natural talent and a will to be give athletes another chance at an 11great, the next step in the equation is coaching. Fortunately for Kubera, former DHS and Fredonia State diver Christian Torres was there to mold Continued on pg 31

Another Game, Another Controversy By Stefan Gestwicki Star Sports Editor

It doesn’t feel very good to be on the opposite side of a controversial, game-changing decision by the referees, does it Cowboys fans? With full disclosure, I am a Packers fan. But unlike Bills fans, I feel as if I’m able to be objective when I need to be. Frankly, I write about sports for a living, I have to be objective. In fact, I take pride in that ability. I’ve had a Fredonia High School coach compliment me for my writing of Dunkirk-Fre Continued on pg 27

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commentary, continued from page 26 donia games even though I am a DHS graduate and spent the majority of my life rooting against the Hillbillies. You simply have to be objective to be a good sports writer. Perhaps it’s not a terribly professional forum, but here’s what I wrote on Facebook after seeing the outrage for the Dez Bryant “catch”: “I'm officially irritated with the ‘Cowboys got robbed’ talk. First off, it's a bad rule, but a rule nonetheless. The Dez play was called correctly. There have been a handful of nearly identical plays over the past three season and every one has been called incomplete. Secondly, how quickly we forget the gift that Dallas got last week against Detroit. Thirdly, didn't we all watch the first three-anda-half quarters of the game and see Green Bay get shafted by the refs over and over again? A 15-yard penalty for blocking DURING a play? A pass interference penalty when never once laying a hand on the receiver? Lastly, the way the Packers were playing on offense in the second half, there's almost no way that Dallas hangs onto a two-point lead even if it scores a touchdown after that Dez "catch." Really lastly, Dez is a freak. What a freaking play on that ball.” (end of Facebook post) It’s shocking to me how many people that should know better are still defending that Dez play as a catch. I must say though, after hours of listening to Troy Aikmen being a shameless Cowboys homer on the Fox broadcast, it was fun to witness his total silence after the call was overturned. Aikmen is one of my favorite color commentators… as long as it’s not during a Cowboys game. Just like the Cowboys-Lions game last week, this one play is getting all of the headlines, but we were just treated to a great weekend in the NFL. So let’s take a look at some more of what happened. The Colts may have ended Peyton Manning’s career. Whether fitting or cruel, that’s open to interpretation, but if Manning does indeed retire, I’ll miss him. Over the second half of this season, his arm strength simply failed him. It’s been notably declining for years, but he looked pathetic over the last couple of months. The Patriots won a “kitchen sink” style of game against the Ravens. Down by 14 points on two different occasions, the Patriots pulled out all the stops to come back and win that game. The Julien Edelman touchdown pass was the most notable, but Bill Belichick used some creative formations to really screw with Baltimore’s defense. It was an impressive performance and proved

See that ball on the ground? That means that Dez Bryant’s fantastically athletic play was ruled an incomplete pass. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)

Brady’s playoff prowess once again. The Seahawks predictably took care of Carolina. The Panthers were able to hang tough for a while, but the better team won. There’s not much more to say about that one. Oh, and the Buffalo Bills hired former New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan to take over the same duty for the hometown team. Luckily, I have written proof that I’ve defended Rex Ryan for years. Just a few weeks ago I wrote that he was a great coach stuck in a terrible situation. The Jets front office gave him exactly zero playmakers on offense. How do you win with that? Well actually, he did. The Jets were a joke this year, but this is a team that somehow went 8-8 in 2013 with a rookie Geno Smith at quarterback. Good luck explaining that one except through great coaching. It probably doesn’t help the product on the field, but it’ll be nice to have a Buffalo coach that will be quotable. Look at the cliché-spewing nobodies that have coached this team recently. Mike Mularkey. Greg Williams. Doug Marrone. Chan Gailey. Dick Jauron? That guy was a corpse. It’ll be awesome to have a guy on the sideline and on the podium with some energy. Here’s an extra tidbit to get excited about. Ryan’s son played at Clemson with current Bills wide receiver Sammy Watkins. Not getting Watkins the ball was one of the biggest complaints that

fans had about the last coaching staff, so maybe that little extra tie will get the ball in Watkins’ hands a little more often. Of course, anyone with eyes could see that Watkins is a stud and should get the ball as much as possible. None of this solves the quarterback issue, but Ryan went to two straight AFC Championship games with Mark Sanchez under center. If anyone can win without a real quarterback, it’s Ryan. Now the Bills need to keep Jim Schwartz as defensive coordinator and the outlook will really look bright in Buffalo. EDITOR'S NOTE: This didn't happen. It’s an exciting time of year in the NFL. I hope even Cowboys fans can enjoy the rest of the season. Stefan Gestwicki is the sports editor of the Chautauqua Star. Comments on this article or any other can be directed to stefan.gestwicki@star-mediagroup.com.

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Local Sports Schedule Thursday, Jan. 22 at Olean, 5:00 p.m.

Wrestling

Wednesday, Jan. 14 vs. Fredonia, 6:00 p.m.

Bowling

Boys Basketball

Tuesday, Jan. 20 vs. Fredonia, 3:30 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 19 vs. Forestville, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23 vs. Frewsburg, 7:30 p.m.

girls Basketball

Thursday, Jan. 22 at Frewsburg, 7:00 p.m.

Bowling

Tuesday, Jan. 20 at Forestville, 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21 vs. Silver Creek, 4:30 p.m.

Boys Basketball

Tuesday, Jan. 13 vs. Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16 at Southwestern, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20 at Falconer, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22 at Chautauqua Lake, 7:30 p.m.

girls Basketball

Wednesday, Jan. 21 vs. Falconer, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23 at Chautauqua Lake, 7:30 p.m.

Boys Basketball

girls Basketball

Thursday, Jan. 15 at Olean, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21 at Dunkirk, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23 vs. Cassadaga Valley, 7:30 p.m.

Wrestling

Saturday, Jan. 17 vs. Dunkirk, Southwestern, 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21 vs. Dunkirk, 6:00 p.m.

Bowling

Wednesday, Jan. 14 vs. Jamestown, 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20 vs. Southwestern, 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21 vs. Falconer, 4:00 p.m.

girls Basketball

S Thursday, Jan. 22 at Falconer, 7:30 p.m. a M girls Basketball Saturday, Jan. 17 at Pine Valley, 12:30 p.m.a Wednesday, Jan. 21 vs. Southwestern, S 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23 at Falconer, 7:30 p.m.

girls Basketball

Tuesday, Jan. 13 vs. Sherman, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16 vs. Maple Grove, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23 vs. Southwestern, 7:30 p.m.

Wrestling

Wednesday, Jan. 21 at Fredonia, 6:00 p.m.

Bowling

Tuesday, Jan. 20 at Jamestown, 3:30 p.m.

Boys Swimming and Diving (see Panama)

Bowling

Monday, Jan. 12 vs. Brocton, 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20 vs. Frewsburg, 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21 at Forestville, 4:00 p.m.

Boys Basketball

Monday, Jan. 12 vs. North Collins, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16 vs. Ellicottville, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19 at Brocton, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23 vs. Franklinville, 7:30 p.m.

girls Basketball Boys Basketball

Monday, Jan. 12 at North Collins, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15 at Ellicottville, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22 vs. Franklinville, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 13 vs. Southwestern, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16 at Falconer, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20 at Chautauqua Lake, 7:30 Boys Swimming and Diving (see, Dunkirk) p.m. Bowling Thursday, Jan. 22 vs. Olean, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14 vs. Silver Creek, 4:00 girls Basketball p.m. Monday, Jan. 12 at Southwestern, 7:30 Tuesday, Jan. 20 vs. Brocton, 4:00 p.m. p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14 at Cassadaga Valley, Wednesday, Jan. 21 vs. Clymer, 4:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15 vs. Falconer, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21 vs. Chautauqua Lake, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23 at Olean, 7:30 p.m.

Bowling

Tuesday, Jan. 20 at Dunkirk, 3:30 p.m.

B Boys Basketball

Tuesday, Jan. 20 vs. Panama, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23 at Brocton, 7:30 p.m.

girls Basketball

Friday, Jan. 16 at Panama, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22 vs. Brocton, 7:00 p.m. Boys Swimming and Diving Thursday, Jan. 15 at Dunkirk, 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20 vs. Olean, 5:00 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22 at Panama, 5:00 p.m.

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Wrestling

Friday, Jan. 16 vs. Southwestern, 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21 vs. Portville, 6:00 p.m.

Bowling

Tuesday, Jan. 20 vs. Sherman, 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21 at Randolph, 4:00 p.m.

Boys Basketball

Friday, Jan. 16 vs. Frontier, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20 at Lancaster, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22 at West Seneca West, 6:30 p.m.

girls Basketball

Wednesday, Jan. 21 vs. West Seneca West, 7:30 p.m. Boys Swimming and Diving (w/ Tuesday, Jan. 13 at Cassadaga Valley, 7:30 Friday, Jan. 23 at Orchard Park, 7:30 p.m. fredonia, SC, forestville) p.m. Boys Swimming and Diving Tuesday, Jan. 13 vs. Olean, 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20 at Southwestern, 7:30 Tuesday, Jan. 20 at Alden, 6:00 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15 vs. Frewsburg, 5:00 p.m. p.m. Friday, Jan. 23 at Springville, 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20 vs. Panama, 5:30 p.m.

Boys Basketball

F p Boys Swimming and Diving S (see, Dunkirk) 9 Indoor Track and Field Saturday, Jan. 17 at Fredonia State, 9:00 W p a.m. F Wrestling 6 Wednesday, Jan. 21 vs. Falconer, 6:00 B p.m. T Friday, Jan. 23 vs. Canisius, 5:00 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 12 vs. Frewsburg, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21 at Cassadaga Valley, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15 at Sherman, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20 at Maple Grove, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23 vs. Fredonia, 7:30 p.m.

Boys Basketball

Friday, Jan. 16 vs. Olean, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20 vs. Dunkirk, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22 vs. Cassadaga Valley, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 16 vs. Dunkirk, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20 vs. Cassadaga Valley, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22 vs. Fredonia, 7:30 p.m.

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indoor Track and field

Saturday, Jan. 17 at Fredonia State, 9:00 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19 at Fredonia State, 9:00 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 at Lancaster, 9:00 a.m.

Wrestling

Friday, Jan. 16 at ECIC Tournament, 4:00 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17 at ECIC Tournament, 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21 at Lancaster, 6:00 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23 vs. West Seneca West, 6:00 p.m.

Boys Basketball

Friday, Jan. 16 at North Collins, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23 vs. West Valley, 7:00 p.m.

girls Basketball

Saturday, Jan. 17 vs. Fredonia, 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20 vs. Forestville, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22 at West Valley, 7:30 p.m.

Bowling

Tuesday, Jan. 20 vs. Falconer, 3:30 p.m.

Boys Basketball

Tuesday, Jan. 20 vs. Clymer, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23 at Westfield, 7:00 p.m.

Boys Basketball

Saturday, Jan. 17 at Frederick Law, 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20 vs. Westfield, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23 at Panama, 7:30 p.m.

girls Basketball

Friday, Jan. 16 at Westfield, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22 vs. Panama, 7:30 p.m.

girls Basketball

Friday, Jan. 16 at Clymer, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22 vs. Westfield, 7:30 p.m.

Wrestling

Wednesday, Jan. 21 vs. Franklinville, 6:00 p.m.

Boys Basketball

Friday, Jan. 16 at Salamanca, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20 at Randolph, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22 vs. Westfield, 7:30 p.m.

girls Basketball

Wednesday, Jan. 21 vs. Randolph, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 at Randolph, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 23 vs. Sherman, 7:30 p.m.

Boys Swimming and Diving

Friday, Jan. 16 vs. Frewsburg, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22 at Sherman, 7:30 p.m.

Bowling

girls Basketball

Boys Swimming and Diving

Tuesday, Jan. 20 at Dunkirk, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22 vs. Frewsburg, 5:00 p.m.

(see, Dunkirk)

Tuesday, Jan. 20 vs. Randolph, 4:00 p.m.

Boys Basketball

Friday, Jan. 16 vs. Cassadaga Valley, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20 vs. Fredonia, 7:30 p.m.

girls Basketball

Wednesday, Jan. 21 at Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23 at Clymer, 7:30 p.m.

Wrestling

Friday, Jan. 16 at Frewsburg, 6:00 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17 at Chautauqua Lake, 9:00 a.m.

Boys Basketball

Tuesday, Jan. 20 at Sherman, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22 at Silver Creek, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23 vs. Maple Grove, 7:00 p.m.

girls Basketball

Friday, Jan. 16 vs. Sherman, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22 at Maple Grove, 7:30 p.m.

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Self-Proclaimed Expert Picks: Conference Championships

By Stefan Gestwicki Star Sports Editor

And then there were four. We’re down to the top two teams in each conference, at least in theory. And really, I would listen to any argument stating these really are the best two teams in each conference. The Colts might be the only one that you’d leave out, but they just beat Denver rather handily, so there’s that. Even as a Packers fan, I have to admit that there seems to be nothing standing in the way of a Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl. Seattle beat Peyton Manning in the big game last year and are now on the way to beating that “other” sure-fire Hall of Famer. As a reminder, be sure to read my commentary in this edition of the Chautauqua Star. In that article I share my thoughts on last week’s controversy and coaching changes. Any way you slice it, we’re surely in for a great Sunday of football. The Seahawks-Packers rivalry that really started with the ‘Fail Mary’ has certainly been one-sided, but these are two teams that have grown to dislike each other. Then you have the student vs. the master in the AFC. Again, there will be some real star power in that game. But I’m getting ahead of myself. To the picks! GREEN BAY PACKERS (12-4) at SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (12-4) There are a number of storylines here. Yes, we’ll see highlights of that Fail Mary play from a few years back with the replacement refs. That’s just the way it is. But that play has zero impact on this game. What does/might have an impact is the fact that Seattle kicked Green Bay to the curb in Week 1 when the Packers came to town. With all the hype that led up to the first game of the season, the Seahawks simply manhandled the Packers. Of course, Percy Harvin was still a member of the Seahawks. Green Bay was starting (and still is, but it’s 18 weeks later) a rookie center in his first NFL game. Needless to say, both teams have come a long way since that game. What hasn’t changed is that crazy loud crowd noise that is going to make life miserable for Green Bay and is going to light a fire under the Seahawks. It’s a real shame that Aaron Rodgers is slowed so badly by his calf injury. He looked like a to-

Clay Matthews will surely be a big part of the Green Bay Packers’ game plan of stopping Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson on Sunday. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

Seattle head coach Pete Carroll (right) and quarterback Russell Wilson immediately brought success with them to Seattle. The duo will continue their chase for a second consecutive Super Bowl championship against Green Bay on Sunday. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

tally different (albeit still very good) quarterback against the Cowboys last week. Yes, he made some throws from the pocket that reminded me of Brett Favre, but Rodgers’ real strength and what makes him better than anyone in the league right now is his ability to throw on the run. That just isn’t going to happen against the Seahawks. The Packers offensive line has done a great job since that injury of keeping Rodgers upright, but there’s no question that this isn’t the same explosive offense that we saw during the middle of the regular season. What the Packers do have now is a power running game. Eddie Lacy became the first and only running back to break the 100-yard mark against the vaunted Lions defense in Week 17. He then ran all over the very good Cowboys defense. If the Seahawks defense actually has a

weakness (which personally I don’t think it does), it’s against a power running game. Lacy could be a major player in this game. And to a lesser extent, James Starks might have something to say about the outcome of this game. On the other side of the ball, with Rodgers banged up, Russell Wilson is probably now on top of the “Hardest Quarterbacks To Game Plan For” list. He can just do so much. Seattle lost productive rookie wide receiver Paul Richardson to an ACL tear last week, so Wilson will be without one of his favorite targets, but somehow I think he’ll manage. This team really doesn’t have many weapons. It’s Wilson and Marshawn Lynch. That’s it. And yet it’s an offense that moves the ball and has been particularly deadly on third down. The Seahawks proved last year that a great defense can beat a great offense. Actually they proved that a great defense can straight embarrass a great offense. With Rodgers a standing target instead of his usual mobile self, the Seahawks should be able to get pressure with just four and allow the linebackers and safeties to help in coverage. Randall Cobb, Jordy Nelson and now even Davante Adams are real talents at receiver, but with all of that coverage, will they be able to get open? An interesting note in this game: Every wide receiver playing for Seattle will be an undrafted player. Green Bay’s starting cornerbacks, Sam Shields and Tramon Williams, were both undrafted. Hopefully that proves that great organizations are able to find diamonds in the rough. Pretty cool tidbit anyway. I’m a shameless Cheesehead, but I just don’t see the Packers winning this game with a hobbled quarterback and a too-light-to-stand-up-to-Seattle’s-running-attack defensive line. PICK VS. SPREAD: Packers (+7.5). STRAIGHT PICK: Seahawks. Continued on pg 31

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NFL Picks, continued from page 30 the Colts are finally phasing Trent INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (11-5) Richardson out of the offense. How does a guy with that much potential at NEW ENGLAND PATRIfizzle so quickly? But that’s a topic OTS (12-4) for another day. Herron has his isI’ve spent this season writing nega- sues. Fumbling has been a chronic tively about two teams that made problem for the young runner, but the playoffs: the Colts and the Steel- the coaching staff and Luck seemers. Pittsburgh quickly proved me ingly haven’t lost faith in Herron. right by losing at home in the first For the record, Richardson was round of the playoffs. The Colts, technically the Colts’ leading rusher meanwhile, continue to make me this year with 519 yards. Those look like a fool. yards came on 159 carries for a 3.3 Look, Indianapolis was clearly the YPC average. Herron, meanwhile, best team in its division. I would ran for 351 yards on 78 carries — have been a fool to say otherwise. good for a 4.5 average. At more But Andrew Luck isn’t elite yet. He than an extra yard per touch, why just isn’t. There’s no denying his would the Colts even consider using physical and mental skills. He reads T-Rich? defenses and can make all of the Any superlatives I write about the throws. But he just takes too many Patriots would be redundant. Tom chances that end up as interceptions. He really is like a young Brett Brady and Rob Gronkowski are among the best at their positions. Favre. Yes, Favre did win a Super Darrelle Revis was rejuvenated by Bowl, but his picks cost his teams a change of scenery and a return playoff games on more than one to the AFC East. Bill Belichick is occasion. I fear that we’re going to see the same thing with Luck. That second to none in terms of coaching strategy. This is just a solid team. said, as a Western New Yorker, I’ll definitely be rooting against the In fact, even as a Patriots hater, no Patriots in this game. one can deny that this is one of the best organizations in all of sports. Of course, the Colts aren’t just all Players come and go on a yearly Andrew Luck (thought it feels that way sometimes). This team found a basis and yet all this team does is bit of a running game behind Dan- win. They rarely sign high-profile free agents and usually just turn one iel Herron after Ahmad Bradshaw went down with an injury. It seems team’s trash into their treasure. You

Andrew Luck is good, but I’m still not convinced he’s great right now. His mistakes could cost the Colts dearly against the Patriots on Sunday. (AP Photo)

have to respect that. Home-field advantage should be huge in this game. The Patriots simply don’t lose at home (similar to the Seahawks). New England’s one home loss this season came in a meaningless Week 17 game against the Bills in which Brady and many other starters barely played. The location alone is why I’m going to pick New England to win this game, though again, I’ll be rooting to be wrong. PICK VS. SPREAD: Patriots (-7). STRAIGHT PICK: Patriots. I’m hoping against hope that I’m wrong on both of these picks. Noth-

ing would make me happier than if Green Bay played Indy in the Super Bowl (except if Green Bay won said game, of course). If Seattle plays New England, who do I even root for? It would be a sad state of affairs for sure. Two teams and coaches with histories of cheating. Two teams that have won Super Bowls in the recent past (I realize Green Bay has too, but again, I’m a Cheesehead). Please football gods, don’t give us New England-Seattle. Please. Enjoy this weekend’s games, everyone.

Kubera Headed To states, continued from page 26 dive score. With the state-qualifying score sitting at 420.25, Kubera easily blew past that number en route to a 449.5-point day. “I did my last dive and my mom told me what my score was,” Kubera recalled. “I was just like, ‘alright.’ It didn’t really set in until about an hour later. It was a really cool moment. There were three other guys at the meet that qualified for states and we were all really excited for each other.” The state championship meet isn’t until Feb. 2728 in Ithaca, but even with over a month to go, Kubera is already thinking ahead. “I’m working on a few dives right now,” he said. “Once you do a different position, you up your degree of difficulty. I need to get some harder dives in there, so I’m sure I’ll be working with

Christian. I’m really just trying to clean up my dives and making them as good as I can.” “Diving isn’t exactly the kind of sport where you hold back and do something harder at the end of the year,” Westling added. “He’s already doing some hard dives. It’s just a matter of tweaking them and getting them up to a higher score. Peter was very successful with his voluntary dives. He didn’t score lower than 7.5 on any of them. Now we need to get the scores on the other dives up there as well.” Not only has the sport of high school diving given Kubera a chance to compete at the highest possible level, but it’s looking like collegiate athletics and a higher education are on the horizon, too. “I just got done emailing the Cleveland State University recruiting coach,” Kubera shared.

“That’s pretty exciting. I don’t know what’s going to happen. It would be really cool to get a scholarship there, especially because it’s a D1 school. Cleveland State contacted me through a recruitment website that I joined. Hopefully it works out.” Even with his comparably low level of experience, Westling shook off any thoughts that Kubera would be intimidated at all by the championship scene. “Peter has matured so much over the last couple of years,” Westling said. “If this was two years ago, the answer probably would have been yes. But I think Peter is going to see those guys and want to be as good or better than the top divers in the state. “He’s going to thrive.”

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CHAUTAUQUA STAR FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2015

Weekend Sweep Of North County For Devils

Contributed Article FSU Sports Information Dept.

The Fredonia women's basketball team made it a clean sweep of the North Country this weekend, disposing of Potsdam, 72-62, on Saturday. They defeated Plattsburgh the previous evening. The Devils were led by Alexis Cheatham (Lockport, N.Y. / Lockport) with 16 points, including four three pointers. Jacque Law (Machias, N.Y. / Pioneer) added 13 points and 10 rebounds, and Kathryn Halloran (Angola, N.Y. / Immaculata) added 12 points with 10 boards. Jamie Curry (Ransomville, N.Y. / Wilson) had nine points and nine rebounds. Potsdam drew first blood on a Carli Reynolds three pointer to open the game. Following a layup by Law at the 13:14 mark, the Devils went up 7-6 and would maintain the lead the rest of the way. The team's biggest run came early on. With an 11-10 lead, Fredonia scored 10 straight to take a 21-10 advantage. Cheatham would convert a pair of three pointers during the run. The Devils' largest lead of 13 points came midway through the second half, 51-38, following a three-point play by Halloran. The Devils (5-6, 2-3 SUNYAC) dominated the boards 55-36, and shot a nifty seven of 10 from three-point range.

Fredonia’s Sammy Villarini (Photo courtesy of Fredonia)

Potsdam (1-9, 0-4) was led by Bailey Weigel with 24 points. The women travel to Geneseo and Brockport next weekend.

Bears Pull Away From Devils Late, Win 73-68 Contributed Article FSU Sports Information Dept.

Leading 68-59 with five-and-a-half minutes to play, the Fredonia men's basketball team saw Potsdam rattle off 15 straight points over three-anda-half minutes to take a 73-68 lead. The Bears would hang on for a 78-73 win. The Devils were led by Dante Williams (Buffalo, N.Y. / Hutch Tech) with a career-high 18 points. Akil Spruill ( Jamaica, N.Y. / Holy Cross) had 13 points and Ian Helps (Bronx, N.Y, / Greater New York Academy) added 10. Robert Lyles (Peekskill, N.Y. / Peekskill) topped the team with six rebounds. As they have done the past several games, the Devils put together a strong first half, leading 34-32 at the break. In the second half, leading 42-41 at the 13:33 mark, the Devils built a 10-point lead following a 9-0 run. Helps started things with a layup, and finished the spurt with a pair of free throws and a dunk to give Fredonia a 51-41 lead. The Devils' largest lead of 14 came following a Max Pearce (Tuckahoe, N.Y. / Tuckahoe) three pointer to make it 59-45 with 9:13 to play. Four minutes later, Potsdam would put together the eventual game-deciding run. Potsdam (2-8, 1-3 SUNYAC) was led byJoe Estramonte's 22 points.

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Fredonia’s Robert Lyles (Photo courtesy of Fredonia State)

Rishawd Hendrick added 20 points. The Bears never led by more than five points. The Devils held a hefty 41-27 advantage on the boards and shot 53 percent from the field, compared to Pottsdam's 42 percent. They lost the turnover battle, 19-11 The Devils (1-8, 0-5 SUNYAC) travel to Geneseo and Brockport next weekend.

The Chautauqua Star welcomes all local youth sports information. send us your schedules, scores and photos to stefan.gestwicki@star-mediagroup.com.

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Fredonia Sees Three-Game Streak Snapped At Neumann

Devils No. 18 In Preseason Lacrosse Poll Contributed Article FSU Sports Information Dept.

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Contributed Article FSU Sports Information Dept.

Fredonia's three-game winning streak ended with an overtime loss Saturday to Neumann, 2-1, in non-conference men's hockey. Neumann's Anthony Pino pounced on the puck and scored following a faceoff won by teammate Zac Lazzaro to the left of Blue Devil goaltender Jeff Flagler (Owen Sound, Ont.). The goal came at 2:31 of the overtime. The loss dropped the Blue Devils to 4-6-3 while Neumann improved to 8-4-2. Included in both marks is a 4-2 Fredonia win on Friday night. The teams were scoreless after two periods before any of the scoring occurred. Jory Mullen scored the first Neumann goal on a power play with a tip-in of a wide shot by Brandon Gagne from the left point. The Blue Devils evened the score at 1-1 on a short-handed goal by Stephen Castriota (Bellport, N.Y.). Lurking behind the play, Castriota picked up a loose puck along the right sideboards and cut in hard to put a quick wrist shot past Neumann goaltender Matt Gibney. Fredonia's Brian Doust (Calgary, Alberta) was credited with an assist. Pino's game-winner came moments after a penalty on Fredonia ended its power-play chance in the overtime. The Blue Devils were 0 of 9 on the power play in the game. Gibney finished with 38 saves and Flagler with 31. The Blue Devils return to action next Friday at Curry.

The Fredonia Blue Devils are ranked No. 18 in the Nike/Lacrosse Magazine Women's Division III Preseason Top 20 released today. Coming off a 12-7 season culminating in a second NCAA Tournament appearance, the Blue Devils will begin their quest for a third national trip when they play host to Wooster on Feb. 28. The 2015 Blue Devils return two Empire All-Region players, seniors Katie Kleine (Cazenovia, N.Y.) and Marissa Cussins (Corning, N Y.), in addition to seven other starters from 2014. They will be under the direction of first-year head coach Amy Simon, who spent the past two seasons serving as a graduate assistant. Simon also played four seasons for the Blue Devils prior to joioning the coaching staff. Fredonia is one of three SUNYAC teams to make the magazine's preseason Top 20. The others are Cortland (No. 4) and Geneseo (No. 9).

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Sabres Raise Hasekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Name And No. 39 To The Rafters

Hasek spent two seasons playing professionally in Europe before formally announcing his retireAP Sports Writer ment in 2012. He was a two-time NHL MVP, six-time Vezina Dominik Hasek has come to realize how much Trophy-winner and six-time all-star. Statisticaleasier it was turning aside pucks than it is acly, Hasek ranks first on the NHL career list with cepting honors. a 92.2 save percentage, is sixth with 81 shutouts, Hasek, after all, never had to give any speeches seventh with a 2.2 goals-against average and patrolling the crease during a 16-season NHL 12th with 389 wins. career. "He was one of the greatest players to ever play "To play hockey was much easier," Hasek said the game," said Red Wings coach Mike BabTuesday. "Any time I'm standing in front of so cock, who coached Hasek in Detroit. "He gave many people, not as a hockey player, but as a Buffalo an opportunity to win every night. He Former Buffalo Sabres goalie Dominick Hasek person, it's definitely much more difficult." was an absolutely star, and did it his own way." stands next to a plaque with his newly retired The player nicknamed "The Dominator" is get- number in the entranceway to the Buffalo Sabres Hasek's competitive intensity set him apart. And locker room prior to their game, Tuesday. (AP ting accustomed to public speaking three years that included practice, where Hasek hated givPhoto/Harry Scull, Jr.) into his retirement. ing up a goal. After having his No. 9 retired in his Czech Reyelled: "We need you back!" "He never wanted to be scored on. It didn't matpublic hometown of Pardubice last year, followed The banner hung above the Sabres' zone, and ter if it was the pre-game skate or practice and by a Hockey Hall of Fame induction in Novem- will eventually join the six others honoring team obviously not in a game," Red Wings forward ber, Hasek was back in Buffalo to take part in and former teammate Henrik Zetterberg said. greats in the northwest end of the arena. The his latest honor. "For me, as a younger player coming in, to see Sabres also honored Hasek by having his numthe battle he put in practice helped me to go The Sabres paid tribute to their star goalie by ber painted behind both nets. even harder." retiring his No. 39 in a banner-raising ceremony Before the ceremony, Hasek reminisced about before their home game against the Detroit Red his career and playing days in Buffalo. Hasek's influence particularly resonated back Wings. home, where he inspired numerous Czech One of his fondest memories was in 1998, after Republic youngsters to play goal. That includes Hasek played for both teams, and won Stanley leading the Czech Republic to the gold medal at Buffalo's Michal Neuvirth and Detroit's Petr Cups with Detroit in 2002 and 2008. the Nagano Winter Games. Returning to BufMrazek, who started Tuesday night. Buffalo, however, holds a special spot in his falo, Hasek was amazed at being greeted at the "He was my idol. I always wanted to be like heart. It was during a nine-season stint with the airport by thousands of cheering Sabres fans. him," Neuvirth said. Sabres when Hasek established his reputation "It was something that I will never forget," he as one of the NHL's best, and revolutionized the said. "And that's why I feel like a big part of Buf- Hasek never envisioned the dominant stamp he art of goaltending with an unorthodox flopping falo." would eventually place on the game. style. "It was unclear. I wasn't confident," Hasek said, Hasek forced his trade to Detroit in July 2001 "I don't think I'll ever get tired of hearing the recalling his arrival in Buffalo. "It took me a few because he wanted a shot to win a championsound of Sabres fans cheering," Hasek said in years. But after a while, you feel more confiship at a time when the Sabres were entering a opening a 4-1/2 minute speech from a podium dent." rebuilding stage. at center ice. "Sabres fans are one of a kind and Hasek began his career in Chicago, before being He then paused, and broke into a smile. having your support means as much to me as traded to Buffalo in August 1992. He also spent "What can I say?" Hasek added. "What a great any trophy that I have won." the 2005-06 season with Ottawa. After winning nine years I spent in Buffalo." One fan yelled out: "We love you!" Another his second Stanley Cup with the Red Wings, By John Wawrow

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Bills introduce Rex Ryan As Head Coach By John Wawrow AP Sports Writer

The Bills announced in a news release Monday that Ryan has been hired to take over as coach. The news came a day after the former New York Jets coach tentatively accepted the Bills' contract offer. Ryan replaces Doug Marrone, who stepped down abruptly on Dec. 31. ''Rex brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the position that we feel will be a tremendous benefit to our players and the entire Bills organization,'' owner Terry Pegula said in a statement released by the team. ''He was very impressive during the interview process, as were many of the candidates to which we spoke. And we feel Rex is the best fit for our team.'' Ryan will be formally introduced during a press conference scheduled for Wednesday. The 52-year-old is a defensive specialist, and noted for a brash person-

ality and having a deep loyalty to his players. Ryan had a 50-52 record, including 4-2 in the playoffs, in six seasons coaching the Bills' AFC East rival. He was fired along with general manager John Idzik following a 4-12 finish last season. The Jets reached and lost the AFC Championship game in each of Ryan's first two seasons, but failed to make the playoffs since. The Bills are already making plans to assist Ryan on offense. A person familiar with negotiations told The Associated Press that the Bills are finalizing contract discussions to hire Greg Roman as their offensive coordinator. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because Roman has not yet been signed. Roman spent the past four years as the San Francisco 49ers' offensive coordinator, and was among the 12 candidates interviewed by the Bills last week. He is regarded as a good fit under Ryan, because the two

informing the Pegulas on Jan. 1 that he preferred staying in broadcasting. Marrone, coincidentally, has interviewed with the Jets, where he previously served as the team's offensive line coach. The Bills became the first of six NFL teams to fi ll their coaching vacancy this offseason. Ryan was also a coaching candidate in Atlanta and San Francisco. In choosing the Bills, Ryan is following in the footsteps of former understudy, Mike Pettine, who left the Jets two years ago to become Buffalo's defensive coordinator. Pettine spent a year in Buffalo before being hired to coach the Cleveland Browns. The Bills defense thrived under PetRex Ryan addresses the media at an tine, and continued to be the team's NFL football news conference after strength under coordinator Jim he was introduced as the new head coach of the Buffalo Bills Wednesday, Schwartz last season. Buffalo fi nJan. 14, 2015, in Orchard Park, N.Y. ished fourth in fewest yards allowed, (AP Photo/Bill Wippert) and the defense produced three Pro share a similar run-first philosophy. Bowl linemen. Ryan's hiring provides stability to a team that endured a tumultuous 10month stretch, which began when Hall of Fame owner Ralph Wilson died in March. Wilson's death raised concerns that the franchise might re- New team. Same old brash and bold locate under new owners before the Ryan. Pegulas - who also own the NHL The newly hired Bills head coach Buffalo Sabres - purchased the Bills opened his inaugural news conferfor an NFL-record $1.4 billion in ence Wednesday by tapping the miOctober. crophone and saying: ''Is this thing Then came Marrone's surprising on? Because it's going to be on.'' departure following a 9-7 finish. Referring to the job as his last shot Buffalo matched its best record in to prove himself, Ryan stopped short a decade, but missed the playoffs of guaranteeing Buffalo winning a to extend the NFL's longest active Super Bowl. Ryan did ''guarantee'' drought to 15 seasons. winning a championship as being The second-year coach quit by his sole pursuit. exercising an opt-out clause in his Ryan was hired Monday after six contract that kicked in once the Bills seasons coaching the New York Jets. were sold. Marrone, who will be He replaces Doug Marrone, who paid $4 million this season by the stepped down Dec. 31. Bills, had concerns of were where he fit in the team's hierarchy. The Peg- Ryan takes over a team coming off ulas had expressed interest in hiring a 9-7 finish to match Buffalo's best record in a decade. The Bills, howa veteran NFL presence to oversee ever, missed the playoffs for a 15th the team's football operations. consecutive season. Former Bills general manager Bill Polian was a candidate to fi ll the newly created position before

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Lake Erie Fishing Hotline

since Monday, offering limited ice fishing opportunities this weekend. Anglers should Steelhead fishing is currently a challenging keep in mind that ice thickness can vary greatly venture with iced over creeks and heavy snowfall. on the same body of water, especially if there are The larger the creek, the better your chances of springs, stream inlets or heavy snow cover. Before finding some open areas. Some of the smaller you head out on the ice this winter, remember creeks are completely iced over. Productive that a minimum of 3 to 4 inches of solid ice (blue wintertime steelhead baits include egg sacs, egg or black, not white) is the general rule for safety, pattern fl ies, trout beads and hair jigs tipped with for individuals on foot. Five inches of solid ice is a waxworm (fished under a float). In cold water more suitable for small groups fishing together. conditions, it is best to keep drifted offerings slow Drilling holes or tapping with a spud bar to check and deep, as steelhead are more lethargic and ice thickness is recommended on your way out, hugging the bottom. It is also good to concenor when moving around. Safety ice picks, boot trate efforts during the warmest part of the day cleats, throw rope and a floatation device are when chasing winter steelhead. For those new recommended safety supplies. Use good judgment to steelhead fishing, see the Steelhead Fishing in and fish with a friend when possible. Those new Lake Erie Tributaries page for information on to ice fishing can check the Ice Fishing Basics steelhead fishing equipment, locations and links page for more information. See the Lake Contour to stream maps. Maps page for maps organized by county. Contributed Article

NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation

Anglers have been catching a few brown trout from the city pier at Dunkirk Harbor. Anglers can also fish for trout from the DEC fishing platform. Live minnows, spoons, spinners and egg sacs are traditionally productive offerings for harbor trout.

The inner harbor has good ice of 4 to 6 inches. Better ice is in the south end (back) of harbor, and ice gets thinner towards the piers. Harbor anglers generally catch yellow perch and sunfish on small jigs with grubs. Tip-ups with shiners produce the occasional northern pike.

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Chautauqua Lake

Floating ice is packed into boat launch sites and covers shoreline areas, preventing open water fishing at present. There is no safe ice to report, but some of the Grand Island marinas should offer some ice fishing opportunities soon.

The entire lake is now locked up with ice, although there is still no confirmed safe ice to report. Anglers who have been poking around the access sites have found around 2 inches of sketchy ice.

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wood and Allen Lakes, where ice is reportedly 4 inches thick. Harwood and Allen Lakes mostly offer fishing for smaller yellow perch and a variety of sunfish. However, there is also the opportunity to catch large breeder trout that were stocked in the fall by the Randolph Fish Hatchery. No word on conditions at Case, New Albion, Red House or Quaker Lakes. If you need more fishing information or would like to contribute to the fishing report, please call or e-mail Mike Todd (716-851-7010; michael. todd@dec.ny.gov). Good Luck Fishing! The fishing hotline can also be heard at (716) 679-ERIE or (716) 855-FISH.

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DEC Reminds Anglers To put Safety First When ice Fishing Contributed Article NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today reminded ice anglers to enjoy the ice responsibly. Three to four inches of solid ice is usually safe for anglers accessing ice on foot. Ice thickness can vary on every body of water or even within the same body of water. Anglers should be particularly wary of areas of moving water and around boat docks and houses where bubblers may be installed to reduce ice buildup. The presence of snowmobile tracks or footprints on the ice should not be taken as evidence of safe ice conditions. Individuals are strongly encouraged to check ice conditions and avoid situations that appear to present even a remote risk. Testing the thickness of ice can easily be done with an auger or ice spud at various spots. "Ice fishing is a very popular sport in New York State and interest in the sport is increasing," said DEC Commissioner Joe Martens. "Unlike other fishing techniques that may require a boat or special equipment, ice fishing is relatively simple and inexpensive. All one needs is a warm pair of boots, a good ice auger, some tip-ups or a jigging rod and the willingness to walk a bit to have success." Based on DEC's last statewide angler survey, more than 800,000 days are spent ice fishing New York's waters annually. For more information on ice fishing, visit DEC's website. The use of fish for bait is very popular when ice fishing and bait fish may be used in most but not all waters that are open to ice fishing. Visit the DEC website for a list of special regulation by county to find out where bait fish can and cannot be used, and for other regulations that apply to baitfish at http://www. dec.ny.gov/outdoor/71546.html. Anglers are reminded to take these important steps when using baitfish while ice fishing: • Follow the bait fish regulations to prevent the spread of harmful fish diseases and invasive species (please see: Special Regulations by County). • Use only certified disease-free bait fish purchased at a local tackle store, or use only personally collected bait fish for use in the same water body in which they were caught. • Do not reuse baitfish in another water-body if you have replaced the water they were purchased in. • Dump unused baitfish and water in an appropriate location on dry land. Anglers looking for a good place to ice fish should check out DEC's Public Lakes and Ponds map available on DEC's website. This interactive map provides recommendations on waters open to ice fishing provided by DEC staff. Anglers are reminded to make sure that they have a valid fishing license before heading out on the ice. Fishing licenses are now valid for 365 days from the date of purchase. Ice fishing is an example of Governor Cuomo's NY Open for Fishing and Hunting Initiative, an effort to improve recreational activities for in-state and out-of-state sportsmen and sportswomen and to boost tourism opportunities throughout the state. This initiative includes the streamlining of hunting and fishing licensing and reducing license fees, improved access for fishing at various sites across the state, and increasing hunting opportunities in various regions.

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Adorable! Registered, shots and de-wormed. $295+ 716-489-3068 SHIH-TZU PUPPIES

AKC registered. 1st shots, de-wormed, $500. call Lauren 716410-6695 FOUR SHIH-TZU PUPPIES

Ready 1/22/14.First shots, nails trimmed, bathed, raised w/ kids, outside trained. $350 Call Diane 716-753-2118 SHIH-TZU PUPPY

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(February 1, 2015) Upper two bedroom New stove and refrigerator Responsible for Gas, water and electric Internet included $550 month Washer room is an extra $20 per month – per unit No Pets 1st, last and security deposits due at signing Please call 716-6733018 35 CENTER STREET – AVAILABLE NOW

Lower front - two bedroom All new carpet & paint – (kitchen & bath) New stove, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher and disposal Water, gas and internet included. Responsible for electric $875 month Washer room is an extra $20 per month – per unit No Pets 1st, last and security deposits due at signing Please call 716-6733018

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Lower rear 1 bedroom studio apartment New carpet, paint, kitchen, and appliances – stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave and disposal Water, gas and internet included Responsible for electric $550 Washer room is an extra $20 per month – per unit No Pets 1st, last and security deposits due at signing Please call 716-6733018

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AUTOS 2011 CHEVY TRAVERSE LT

The SUNY Fredonia Federal Credit Union has a 2011 Chevy Traverse (44,640 miles) up for sealed bid. Call the Credit Union at 673-3585 for viewing or visit our website at www.sunyfredoniafcu. com for more details. We will accept sealed bids until February 13th, 2015. Please include your name, phone number and amount of your bid. Minimum bid $17,000. This can be mailed to: SUNY Fredonia FCU, G139 Williams Center, Fredonia, NY 14063 2005 DODGE STRATUS R/T

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ANTIQUES FOUNTAIN PENS

I am interested in purchasing your Fountain Pens. Call Jim at (716) 595-2161. CASH

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military items & hunting items. Guns, Swords, Helmets, Foreign country uniforms etc. Will buy complete collections. Jim Schermerhorn 326-2854

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