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Chautauqua County Civil War Muster Rolls Now Available Online by Patricia Pihl Star Staff Writer

Painstakingly extracted years ago from the large volume of New York State records, the muster rolls of Chautauqua County men who served in the Civil War are now available for the first time online. Recently scanned by the Chautauqua County Historical Society, the typed, notebook pages give the names, regiments, and dates of service, providing a glimpse into the times and circumstances of the war that continues to captivate the American public. According to County Historian Michele Henry, Deputy County Clerk John Bowman began the diligent work of extracting the records during the time he worked for the County sometime before 1920 until his retirement in the 1960s. “I don’t know if he worked during his lunch break or spare time, but he really had a love for what he was doing.” Bowman, she said, created an alphabetical notebook from the “incredibly voluminous” records covering every man who served in the entire state. Serving in the first World War himself, Bowman was very interested in veterans issues and recognized the value of the records and what he was doing. Those accessing the site will see a list of towns where the men lived in Chautauqua County, with the absence of Sherman, whose records were lost. From within those towns,

The muster roll record of Colonel James Brown.

researchers are able to view the rolls, which are organized alphabetically. The record also lists if they were killed or injured and where they are buried. Surprises In the Records Henry says that families doing research may find that the age listed for a relative is not the same as a family record, simply because young men often lied about their age to gain entrance into the service. “Another thing that may have been hard for folks is that some of the men are listed as deserted.” Many times, Henry explains, men would come home illegally to harvest their crops, put in their firewood, or just do things to ensure their families would survive a winter, before going back to the war. “I hope people get a better appreciation of what they had

to go through.” “Women may have not known how to sell their fall crops and get decent money for them. The war lasted four years and these men didn’t expect to serve for such long periods of time... they would try to sustain their families’ stability and livelihood.” Despite the hardships, there were incentives for men to go to war. “Most young men in the 1860s would have not have been outside of 16 miles of where they were born. The war gave them an opportunity to see a new part of the country. Suddenly they had an opportunity to go shoot some rebels and get paid.” Henry said typically men would sign up to serve for 3-6 months, many trying to send the money home for their families. Although financial incentives were appealing at first,

Colonel James Malcom Brown

hardships set in and the war went on longer than they expected. In addition, Henry said, they didn’t always get paid on time, and sometimes it wasn’t as much as promised. ‘Ma I saw the elephant’ In letters to loved ones back home, the men would announce “Ma, I’ve seen the elephant,” an expression which meant they saw battle or fighting. They would also talk about what they were eating, or how horrible it was to sleep on the ground or in the rain.” In a letter written by George Taylor, the solider explains to his wife that he would not be coming home for his two week leave because “it will take four days to get there and four

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ST. Patrick’s Day Parade & Pub Crawl Contributed Article Downtown Jamestown Development Corporation

The annual Jamestown St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Celebration and Pub Crawl will be held March 10 in downtown Jamestown. Kick-off the celebration at Lisciandro’s Restaurant at 207 North Main Street with Breakfast with the Leprechaun. Enjoy a “green” breakfast with Jamestown’s famous Leprechaun. Bring your camera. Chautauqua Striders has teamed up with the Downtown Jamestown Development Corporation and added the St. Patrick’s Day Dash – 3 Lucky Miles to the day’s event line-up. Sign-up today by downloading a registration form at www.chautauquastriders.org. The run/walk will start at 9:15 a.m. with late registration and check-in from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Preregistrants are $20 through March 5 and late registrants are $25. Food and refreshments will be provided in the Jamestown Savings Bank Arena following the 3 Lucky Miles. There will be male and female categories for the 3 Mile Dash ages 14 and under through 60 and over, and the 3 Mile Walk is open to walkers of all ages. Awards will be given following the event. Make all checks or money orders payable to Chautauqua Striders, Inc. Send entries to Chautauqua

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Striders, 101 East Fourth Street, Jamestown, NY 14701. Continue celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at the 8th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The parade will begin at noon and travel East on Fourth Street and South on Main Street to Brooklyn Square. Lineup will begin promptly at 11 a.m. around Baker Park. Registration forms are available at www.discoverjamestown.com or call 664-2477, ext 224 to sign up. Participation is free, and everyone is welcome to participate. This is a great opportunity to promote your business, organization or event for free.

Following the parade, spectators can line up along the Riverwalk and be amazed when Jamestown’s famous leprechaun magically turns the Chadakoin River green. “The parade and additional activities keep growing each year,” said Ashley Anderson, DJDC Special Events Coordinator. “We have a lot of great activities and refreshments for everyone in the family to enjoy.” Family-friendly activities and refreshments will take place in the Jamestown Area Medical Associates parking lot in Brooklyn Square from 12 to 2 p.m. There will be trackless train rides and horse-drawn wagon

rides for $1 donation. The Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce will be distributing cookies and coffee. DJDC invites children ages 4-12 years old to participate in the 5th Annual Shamrock Hunt. Three age groups, 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12, will compete to find the lucky shamrock in a pile of sawdust. Winners from each age group will receive a grand prize. Hot dogs, kettle corn and additional food will be available for purchase. Then that night starting at 6 p.m. will be the March of the Leprechaun’s Pub Crawl. Check in and registration will be held at the Best Western Plus of Jamestown starting at 5:30. Discount rooms are available for Pub Crawl participants for $70. Starting off at 6 p.m. The Cherry Lounge will be the first stop of the night. The 96th Highlanders will be performing to get the night off with a bang! Next we are off to The Pub with a performance by Celtic Creek, followed by an Irish dance performance at Shawbucks. Next will be Sully’s to catch the end of the Ironmen game at the Ice Arena, and closing the night at the Wine Cellar with another performance by Celtic Creek. For more information on this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Celebration or Pub Crawl visit www.discoverjamestown.com or call 664-2477.

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Colleagues and Friends Remember Pam Lydic the Chamber stepped up as a true advocate for reducing taxes and creating an improved climate for economic advancement.” Regarding the consolidation, Mrs. Lydic is quoted as saying, “We were asking government at the time to look at their costs and efficiencies, and we felt we needed to do the same thing.” It is noted that Mrs. Lydic considered the consolidation as the most memorable of her experiences as Chamber president and CEO. Barbara Lyons, owner of Anderson’s Cleaners in Jamestown, worked with Mrs. Lydic on the consolidation while serving as a board member of the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce. “I feel very honored to have the opportunity to have known and worked with Pam.” Lyons added, “The consolidation of the two county chambers would not have happened without Pam’s perseverance.” In addition, Mrs. Lydic also provided a leadership role to a variety of community organizations and initiatives. Susan McNamara, Director of the Workforce Investment Board, remembers working with Mrs. Lydic on the (WIB) board as well as the SUNY Fredonia Technology Incubator board. “In our respective jobs,(WIB and Chamber) we worked on numerous economic development projects and

by Patricia Pihl Star Staff Writer

Friends and colleagues of Pamela Lydic are remembering the former Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce president and CEO, who passed away last week after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Lydic, who is most notably known for consolidation of the two county chambers is also remembered as a “true community leader,” who embodied the values of innovation, collaboration and commitment to the projects she undertook. Mrs. Lydic served as the Chamber president and CEO for more than 11 years; first with the Northern Chautauqua Chamber and then the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce until she retired in 2009. She was honored by the Chamber as Person of the Year in 2008. In its weekly online newsletter, Chautauqua Business Weekly, the Chamber characterized Mrs. Lydic as “an advocate for the business community and all of Chautauqua County.” “She understood the delicate balance required to strengthen the organization in its earliest days...and brought both force and finesse to the table to accomplish what, at the time seemed like a herculean task. Under her leadership,

qua. Her passion to contribute to our community’s vitality and success truly made a difference to businesses, communities and organizations with whom she came in contact.” SUNY Fredonia College President Dennis Hefner said of Mrs. Lydic, “her intelligence, determination, and grace under pressure resulted in the creation of a county-wide organization that is the envy of the state.” He added, “Pam also partnered with her alma mater during the formation of the SUNY Fredonia Technology Incubator, giving unselfishly of her time and talent. She was a good friend to so many in this community and will be sorely missed.” Perhaps the greatest illustration of Mrs. Lydic’s leadership and passion was her commitment to develop the talent around her. According to McNamara, “she also had a gift for bringing people together whose synergy would move an initiative, project or collective understanding further than possible if done on individual paths.” She adds, “Pam was realistic, caring and knew that with optimism anything was possible.” Amy Vercant, former Public Relations Director at the Chamber worked with Mrs. Lydic for 12 years. Vercant remembers “no matter what

Pam was realistic, caring and knew that with optimism, anything was possible.” — Susan McNamara, Executive Director, Chautauqua Workforce Investment Board

as behind the scenes to keep things moving.” McNamara continued, “Pam, was a true leader in Chautau-

joint workforce development initiatives over the last ten years,” stated McNamara. “We were at formal tables as well

project we were working on or how stressful a situation had become, she always kept us focused on the positive and on our mission.” “She gave each employee the freedom to do our job within our departments. The respect she had for our individual talents created a strong and cohesive team,” Vercant added. Prior to her tenure at the Chamber, Pam worked for 20 years in her family’s construction business, L.G. Hall Construction. In an interview given after receiving the Person of the Year award, Mrs. Lydic credited the experience with teaching Ta her many of the needs and concerns that small busiMA nesses have. “When I went to Pg 2 the Chamber, it came with a Pg 3 private business background Pg 7 — not a not-for-profit back- Pg 8 ground or a government back-Pg 9 ground, but the same kind of Pg 1 background my membership Pg 1 had,” Lydic said. “I think that’s Pg 1 important.” Pg 1 She summed up her work Pg 1 experience at the time saying, Pg 1 “It’s about passion — what- Pg 1 ever you do, you have to have passion about it — and it’s about perseverance,” she said. SP Pg 1 “You can’t give up.”

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The Mayville-Chautauqua Lions, of Mayville is sponsoring a huge Yard Sale, Flea Market and Craft Fair on March 17. The sale will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Mary’s Hall, l;ocated at 24 E. Chautauqua St., Mayville, NY, right beside the court house. All crafters and vendors are wel-

Foundation Receives Seal of Excellence Contributed Artcile CRCF

The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation has been recognized for compliance with National Standards, the premiere sign of integrity and demonstrated excellence for community foundations in the United States. The Council on Foundations created National Standards to distinguish community foundations from other philanthropic vehicles, by establishing legal ethical and effective operational practices that would show the foundations transparency and financial responsibility. To achieve confirmation of compliance with National Standards, community foundations must undergo an extensive review. The process can be arduous and is compared to crossing the finish line in a marathon, a long and demanding process with a great payoff at the end. “Dollars set aside for charity are limited and precious,” said June Diethrick, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Operations Officer. “The National Standards Seal of excellence helps donors choose community foundations as a sound place to give and make a difference.” Of the nearly 700 community foundations around the country over 400 have been found in compliance and were granted the use of the National Standards seal. “For a community foundation, it is important that the

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“Each one of our towns had a GAR chapter (Grand Army of the Republic) and the veterans were very active. They held reunions, communities had picnics for them and there was in incredible amount of pride.” To access the Chautauqua County Civil War muster rolls, visit the McClurg Museum online at www.mcclurgmuseum.org.

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a variety of situations upon their return to Chautauqua County. Some had to deal with diseases they contracted during the war, and those who were injured would have found it difficult to return to life as laborers or farmers. At least two civil war veterans were buried at the “poor farm” in Dewittville. “A lot simply didn’t survive...the mortality was astounding.”

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days to return, only leaving me a short time to be home.” He reasons to her that if he took a train, it would cost too much money, stating “we can’t afford it..I hope you understand and hope we will be reunited soon.” Shortly afterwards, according to Henry, he was captured and died in prison. Returning Home After the war, the men faced

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Letter written by Betsey Damon of Clymer to then Captain James Brown, requesting her son’s release from duty. The letter is one of over 100 pieces of correspondence to Colonel Brown housed at the Chautauqua County Historical Society.

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February Is Children’s Dental Health Awareness Month

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Parents know that a healthy smile is one sign of a healthy child. Oral health experts agree that the health of your baby’s teeth begins during pregnancy. Good nutrition and regular care of teeth and gums and dental checkups should be routine for women of child bearing age. “February is Children’s Dental Health month, a time to learn about dental care and good dental health for your child,” said Christine Schuyler, Commissioner of Human Services for Chautauqua County. “Wiping your newborn baby’s gums after feeding will prevent bacteria from growing. Cleaning your baby’s new teeth with a soft toothbrush will prevent bacteria from growing and will remove milk from the gums and tooth surfaces.” As your baby becomes a toddler, he/she should eat a variety of foods from the five

major food groups: vegetables; fruits; breads, grains and cereals; dairy products; and meats. Avoid sugary foods that stick to teeth to form plaque, such as sugary cereals and sweet drinks. Offer nutritious snacks such as fruit, vegetables or dairy products. Babies or toddlers who are allowed a bottle of milk, formula or juice during naps or bedtime can develop “baby bottle tooth decay.” This occurs when the sugar in the liquid rests on the gums and new teeth and causes decay. “If your baby must sleep with a bottle, be sure it contains only water. Community water fluoridation reduces the risk of tooth decay,” Schuyler said. Municipalities in Chautauqua County that provide fluoride to residents through the water supply include Jamestown, Lakewood, Celoron, Falconer, Westfield (Village), and Silver Creek. Portions of Busti, Ellicott, Kiantone, and Hanover are also served by fluoridated water. The following will also keep your child’s teeth healthy:

Start cleaning your baby’s mouth at birth. Begin by wiping top and bottom gums with a clean damp cloth every day to remove bacteria and milk from your baby’s gums and new teeth. As the first tooth appears, begin using a soft dry baby toothbrush. Cradle your baby’s head in your arm and gently brush their teeth and gums. Under age two, non-fluoridated toothpaste is optional. Check with your dentist or physician to see if fluoridated toothpaste is recommended for your child. Parents should ask if their water is fluoridated. If your drinking water is not fluoridated, talk to your physician or dentist about fluoride tablets or varnish. Brushing with fluoridated toothpaste can begin when your child is two years old. (Use a small smear of toothpaste on a toothbrush). Parents should brush their children’s teeth twice a day, especially before bedtime.

DAR Holds Luncheon Meeting and Organizes Packages for Soldiers Contributed Article Jamestown DAR

On Presidents’ Day weekend, the Jamestown Chapter of the Daughters of American Revolution held a luncheon in the First Lutheran Church on Chandler Street. All were welcomed by Regent Sharon Terwilliger to the special midwinter event. Historian Susan Sipos presented a brief history of the first President of the United States, George Washington, and the fourth President James Madison. Historian Sipos said that since this is the 200th year since the War of 1812, Mr. Madison was president then and wanted to present some information to the group. Following the catered luncheon, Lt. Colonel Timothy H. Wright presented a slide presentation of his tour of duty in Afghanistan. The presentation was very informative to the group and a round of applause was given to Lt. Col. Wright for his time with the presentation. One of the current projects of the DAR

is to collect items to send to our soldiers who are serving in the military. Items including a variety of snacks, personal hygiene items, batteries, phone cards, notebooks, and disposable cameras are some of the many listed on the donation sheet. Shown in the photograph looking at some of the recent donations are Board Member and director Nancy Restivo,

Contributed Article Participants in the Audubon Center and Sanctuary’s next First Friday Lunch Bunch will have the opportunity to learn about “Hiking the Wild and Wooly Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Properties.” There are paths on only a few of the 13 nature preserves that the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy (CWC) owns and manages throughout Chautauqua County. At the March 2 get-together, Ann Beebe and CWC Executive Director John Jablonski will use many beautiful photographs to describe where it would be fun to explore these properties without too much difficulty, hiking in land that has not recently been altered by people. The CWC’s mission is to preserve and enhance the water quality, scenic beauty and ecological health of the lakes, streams and watersheds of the Chautauqua region. Its goals include to conserve and achieve high water quality and

healthy ecosystems countywide and to conserve the scenic beauty of the Chautauqua County region. The nature preserves of the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy have been established to protect vital habitats for native plants and wildlife and to preserve the ecological functions of our watershed.  Educated at Cornell University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Jablonski has been the executive director of the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy since

is a “well baby checkup” for the teeth. Besides checking for tooth decay and other problems, the dentist can show how to clean the child’s teeth properly and can evaluate any potential oral health problems. It can often be difficult to find a dentist who accepts Medicaid. In Chautauqua County, The Resource Center, with clinics in Jamestown and Dunkirk, and the University at Buffalo’s Mobile Dental Van (also known as “The Tooth Trolley”) provide dental health services for children with Medicaid and Child Health Plus. Parents can contact The Resource Center Dental Clinics by calling 716-661-1431 (Jamestown) or 716-366-1661 (Dunkirk). The Tooth Trolley travels around the County providing services in various locations. To find out about their schedule and location, parents can call 1-866-254-0052. Children should wear a mouth guard when playing sports.

Children with healthy teeth find it easier to chew food properly, learn to speak clearly, and smile with confidence. Help your children maintain a lifelong healthy smile by providing them with well-balanced meals, nutritious snacks, an opportunity to brush twice a day and floss once a day, and provide regular dental check-ups. Families and individuals without dental insurance can save money on dental procedures by joining the Dental Network Card Program. With a membership fee of $36.50 per year for individuals or $52 per year for families, users have access to discounted rates at participating dental offices. To find out more information about the Dental Network Card visit the Health Department’s website: www.myhealthycounty. com. For more information on children’s dental health, visit the New York State Department of Health website: http://www. health.ny.gov/prevention/dental/infant_oral_health.htm.

The Rose Garden Contributed Article Hospice of Chautauqua County

Hospice of Chautauqua County and Chautauqua Adult Day Care Centers, Inc. are pleased to present a celebration of the life of local resident Rose Worden. The event will commemorate Mrs. Worden’s 102nd birthday and will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at the Present Center located at 358 East 5th Street, Jamestown, NY, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. The community is invited to share in the celebration. A homestyle Italian lunch will be served along with a cake to celebrate. Hospice’s Art Enrichment Program worked with the Worden family in the past and the Boys DAR chapter Regent Sharon Terwilliger, and assistant trea- and Girls Club to produce “The Rose Garden,” a puppetry, surer and past Regent Dawn Durow. Any woman interested movement, and musical fantasy based on Rose’s life. The show in becoming a member of the will be performed by the Boys DAR, who is over the age of and Girls Club of Northern 18, and can prove linage to a patriot who fought or gave aid Chautauqua County Children’s Puppetry Troupe. Hospice staff to the American Revolution, persons Jamie Probst, Bereavemay call 267-3817 for further ment Coordinator, created the information. sound track for the show, and Mike Murphy did all of the sound editing. Mary Jo Bradish, a Therapeutic Service Coordinator and a former dance academy owner provided choreography guidance and costuming for the young performers. Hospice “Art Enrichment” Facilitator, Valerie Walawender, has acted as artistic director for the puppeteers. Boys and Girls Club Director E.J. Hayes commented, “The puppetry program is a way for the kids to explore new creative dimensions of themselves, while serving the community in a meaningful way. They are so excited about performing this show to honor a special woman.” Indeed, when the idea of creating a puppet show based on Rose’s life was presented to the puppeteers, ages 7 to 11, they were full of questions: “Was she born before the Titanic?” “Was she on the its inception in 1990. Titanic?” “Did she live through Following the 11 am presenWorld War I?” “How did she tation, coffee and tea will be live through the war?” Without provided for a BYO brown bag a doubt, the legacy of Rose’s lunch. The fee for attending is amazing “century plus two $5 for Audubon members and years” life will live on through $7 for non-members.   the puppeteers tale. The Audubon Center and Chautauqua Adult Day Care Sanctuary is at 1600 Riverside Director, Frank Bercik and Road, off Route 62 between Associate Director, Karen Lucks Jamestown and Warren. readily embraced the project. “It will be an honor to share in For more information, call (716) 569-2345 or visit www. this special tribute to Rose’s life as she is a charming woman jamestownaudubon.org. who we all love” stated Karen Lucks. Bercik commented, “Rose has been attending our

Hiking the Wild and Wooly Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Properties Audubon Center and Sanctuary

Even children who appear to have good dexterity should allow parents to brush their teeth until they are age six or seven. When your child is six, teach your child to use a small peasized amount of toothpaste and a timer so they brush for two minutes. When brushing is done, spit out the toothpaste, rinse the toothbrush and allow it to dry. Fluoridated toothpaste should be the last thing to touch your child’s teeth before bed, and toothbrushes are not to be shared. The American Academy of Pediatrics says that tooth decay is the most common chronic children’s disease in the country. So it’s important that parents work with their pediatrician to establish good oral health care from the first weeks of their baby’s life. The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that a child be seen by a dentist as soon as his/ her first tooth erupts, but at least before the first birthday. A dentist visit at an early age

Senior Day Program for many years and it has been a pleasure to know her and her family. Having this celebration is a very special event. It will be a great way of getting everybody together to celebrate Rose and her life. Rose has touched all of us in a special and extraordinary way. She has been a witness to over a hundred years – and we all can learn so much from her.” Born on March 8th, 1910 in Jamestown, NY to Josephine and Vincent Brunacini, Rose was the 5th of nine children. She had three sisters and five brothers. Two brothers are still living and over 90 years of age. Her parents were born in the coastal town of Grotte, Italy, and shared their heritage with their children. After her husband’s death, Josephine Brunacini opened a grocery store where Rose worked as a teen and young adult. According to Rose’s daughter Beverly, the family “always stuck together.” Rose “gave every penny she earned” to help her mother after Rose’s father died. Rose also worked in Albequerque. She was “good with figures” and worked at the county office. Some of Rose’s special memories will be incorporated into the puppet show. For instance, when she was a little girl, Rose’s family celebrated St. Joseph’s Day with table laid out with homemade breads, canoli, puppadelova, Italian pastries, and cake made in the shape of a lamb. According to Rose, everyone on the street had laid out such a table, outside on their lawn, and people would go from house to house to enjoy the delicacies. In 1935, Rose married Floyd Worden. They raised three children, Jude, Shirley, and Beverly. Beverly commented, “Some summer evenings family and neighbors would play their assorted instruments and dance on the sidewalks. They were often joined by workers walking home. It was a very joyful

time.” The family moved to New Mexico during the 1960’s, but returned to Jamestown so Rose could be near her sisters after Floyd passed in 1994. With seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren, Rose manages to maintain an active life. She attends the Chautauqua Adult Day Care Centers, Inc., Present Center, and attended the Hospice Art Enrichment Program. Her eyes sparkle as she perfectly recites the Preamble to the Constitution, and laughs heartily as she shares jokes over coffee and cookies with family and friends. All are welcome to join in the celebration at the Present Center on February 22nd. Chautauqua Adult Day Care Centers, Inc., a not for profit United Way agency, offers senior day programs for adults sixty years of age and older who live in community. The centers provide socialization and offer many opportunities for clients to participate in activities during the day in a caring friendly atmosphere. Senior Day Programs provide supportive staff, a secure group setting, supervision, meals, social work services, recreation, and companionship. In addition, the agency has a “Saturday Program” in Jamestown that focuses on participants being very involved in attending local events and outdoor recreation every week. For more information, call 664-9759 or visit www.seniordayprograms.com. Hospice Chautauqua County is dedicated to caring for patients and families facing terminal illness. Hospice offers a range of services through a team concept to meet the physical as well as the emotional needs of both the patient and the family. If you are interested in finding out more information on Hospice Chautauqua County, please visit our website at www. hospicechautco.org or call 3380033.

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Northwest Savings Bank Sponsors Neighborhood Revitalization Program

February 23, 2012 Edition – Main Section – A

Openings for Flag Book Workshops

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Creative Arts of Women Western New York (CAW WNY) is filling downtown Jamestown with wonderful art opportunities to brighten up the remaining weeks of winter. With funding provided in part by a Ray and Wyn Ritchie Evans Foundation “Artists in the Community Grant” administered by the Cattaraugus County Arts Council, three workshops will result in the creation of a Photo Flag Book Installation Project. The theme of the installation will be images of women making or selling their artwork. Creators of the program are artist Debra Eck and photographer Jennifer Schlick. Holding a check from Northwest Saving Bank are, from left to right: Dr. Lillian V. Ney, CoChair of the Jamestown Renaissance Corp. (JRC), Jason Stronz and Peter Lombardi (JRC “Folks have been asking us just what a flag book installation is,” staff), and Jennifer Satalino from Northwest Savings Bank. said Schlick. property owners in the city in is multiplied when groups of Contributed Article She explained that a flag book neighbors work together.” 2012. To participate, at least Peter Lombardi is made by creating an acfive neighbors need to form a cordion-folded binding, then According to Peter Lombardi, Northwest Savings Bank is cluster and apply to the JRC attaching “flags” to each of the Director of Neighborhood the newest sponsor of the by March 23. Information is folds. The result is a three-diInitiatives at the JRC, NorthRenaissance Block Challenge, available at jrconline.org. mensional book, almost like a west’s support, along with a neighborhood revitalization pop-up book. The installation other funders, will help the “Northwest Savings Bank is project of the Jamestown Rewill consist of 16 such books, program roughly double in naissance Corporation (JRC). proud to encourage reinvesteach containing 12 images size from its start in 2011, ment in Jamestown and its With its $5,000 commitment of women doing something when four blocks were desneighborhoods,” said Jento the program, the bank creative. ignated Renaissance Blocks. nifer Satalino, a Senior Vice will support exterior home President at the bank. “Every “This program is an important “We welcome your participaimprovements—including element of the city’s neighbor- tion in three ways,” Schlick property owner can play a painting and landscaping— hood revitalization plan, so role in making a neighborcontinued. “You can invite by groups of neighboring hood stronger, but the impact it is good to see the level of me to come and photograph support we have from local you being creative – making foundations and businesses.” art, rehearsing a performance, cooking a meal…whatever you Other program sponsors include the Chautauqua Region do that is your creative outlet. Community Foundation, the Or you can email photographs Sheldon Foundation, and the to use in the installation or attend a workshop to help make Lenna Foundation. the books.” To participate in any of these ways, reply at the “The Installations Workshops” page at http://womencreate.wordpress. com/.

Saturday mornings, February 25 and March 3 will be workshops for the Photo Flag Book Installation Project offered by Creative Arts of Women, WNY Chapter. The theme will be images of women making or selling their artwork. Pictured here is a photo flag book installation of a recent vacation created by organizer Jennifer Schlick.

The first workshop, on Paper Preparation, is on Saturday, February 25, 2012, 10 am-noon in the Art Room at the Infinity Visual and Performing Arts Center, 115 East Third Street in downtown Jamestown. This messy workshop is appropriate for all ages; children must be accompanied by adults. The papers created will become part of the installation, and participants will have time to make a small pamphlet journal to take home. There is no fee, but pre-registration is required. Maximum enrollment is 12. On Saturday, March 3, 2012, 10 am-1 pm, the Flag Book Workshop will be held in Infinity’s Café. Because precision folding is required for the construction of the flag books, this workshop is recommended for students age 13 and up. The books created will become part of the installation. Participants will also make small flag books to take home. Again, with a maximum enrollment of 12, there is no fee, but pre-registration is required. The Flag Book Completion will be 2-4 pm on Sunday, March

25 at the 3rd on 3rd Gallery at 116 East Third Street beside the Reg Lenna Civic Center in downtown Jamestown. All are welcome to stop by and help finish the flag books before they are hung. Pre-registration is not necessary. Women Create, a juried show of the work of 41 artists, is currently on exhibit at the 3rd on 3rd Gallery. Presented in cooperation with the Arts Council for Chautauqua County, the exhibit’s regular hours are 10 am-4 pm, Monday-Friday until the closing reception on Saturday, March 31. It can be viewed by appointment by contacting Len Barry at (716) 664-2465, ext. 227. Artists Salons related to the exhibit will be held on Wednesdays, February 22, March 7 and March 21. Events are also planned from morning to evening on SWAN (Support Women Artists Now) Day, Saturday, March 31. For details on all these programs, visit http://womencreate.wordpress.com/.

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February 23, 2012 Edition – Main Section – A

A 90th Birthday Celebration

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March Fourth: A Spring Start For Writers

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Peter Hamilton

Lillian Christiansen Carpenter of Sinclairville was recently honored at the Sinclairville 76ers Meals on Wheels luncheon site for her 90th birthday. Many people gathered for the luncheon and to honor Mrs. Carpenter who for more than 30 years has been very active with the meals on wheels program. Mrs. Carpenter’s son Rusty was in attendance during the special recognition program. She has been with the luncheon program since it began in 1981, and served as the Lillian Christiansen Carpenter (seated) of Sinclairville was president of the organization 16 years ago. Volunteer recently honored for her 90th birthday at the Sinclairville 76ers luncheon site. A proclamation from the Village of driver and guest speaker Sinclairville was presented by deputy mayor Patti France John Sipos, announced the (right) to Mrs. Carpenter. Shown standing on the left is Paul honor about Mrs. Carpenter Derkovitz, site manager of the Sinclairville 76ers. and told a brief history of her many accomplishments. the Sinclairville village and meals on wheels program for The Village of Sinclairville expanded to the meals on the Cassadaga Valley area. It presented a proclamation wheels program five years is a part of the Chautauqua honoring Mrs. Carpenter later. Paul Derkovitz serves who has been a citizen in that County Office for the Aging. as the luncheon site manager, village for more than 61 years. Meals are prepared at the and his daily humor is enjoyed Patti France, deputy mayor of Sinclairville Firehall kitchen, by all in attendance. For more and delivered on Mondays, Sinclairville, read the proclainformation on the SinclairWednesdays and Fridays by mation about Mrs. Carpenter and then presented the framed volunteer drivers and helpers. ville 76ers meals on wheels, call 962-3455. certificate to her. The 76ers began in 1976 to create senior housing in The Sinclairville 76ers is the

Quilters Unite Contributed Article Quilt Farm of Boston

The Quilt Farm of Boston, N.Y. wants to let its customers know about an exciting onetime quilting event coming to the Rochester, N.Y. area in July 2012. The Ricky Tims Super Quilt Seminar, featuring Ricky Tims, Alex Anderson and

Libby Lehman will be held at the Gordon Field House on the Rochester Institute of Technology campus on July 12 – 14 (Thursday, Friday and Saturday). We signed up as a promotional partner to make sure that all of our customers are aware of this educational and fun-filled seminar, and we urge you to open the attached email blast to learn about the

Sunday, March 4, 2012 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Patterson Public Library, Westfield New York $30 Conference Tuition; $40 Conference -includes Luncheon/Brunch (full day registrations only: cash, PayPal, personal check) Invitation To: Fiction And Non-Fiction Writers Lectures And Seminars Insights to voices and images: Hearing and seeing; putting them to the page. E-Publishing: Guidance from an E-Published author Developing a Character: Suggestions on creating characters Writing a Personal Memoir: Advice on how to expand your experiences into prose Self-Publishing: Tips on the ways to self-publishing Description and Dialogue: Exercises in portrayal and narrative Marketing Your Work: Resources and opportunities in promoting your work The Literary Memoir: Writing the non-fiction memoir from a literary point of view Presenters: Reg Darling (Writing the Memoir) is the author of four books: Coyote Soul, Raven Heart: Meditations of a Hunter-Wanderer, Hartwell details. It’s two and one half Road, A Story of One’s Own, days of learning and laughter and Boondock Politics. He has with three of the most wellpublished more than sixty esknown and talented teachers says, reviews, interviews, and in the industry. poems in various periodicals. If you would like to attend and In the early 1990s his painttake advantage of the small or ings were featured in over large group registration rates, 70 exhibitions. He holds a we will be collecting registra- Bachelor of Science degree in tions through the shop General Studies from Clarion University and a Master of Arts degree in Studio Art from Edinboro University. He lives along a creek at the edge

of town in Warren, Pennsylvania with his wife Terry and his cats, Milo and Midnight. James Goertel (Craft and Images) was born in North Dakota, he spent twenty years working in television for ABC, NBC, and ESPN, among others. He currently teaches writing at Penn State Erie. His writing has appeared in Ascent Aspirations, LucidPlay, Manifold, and TNBBC. ‘Carry Each His Burden’ is his debut fiction collection and was published in September of 2011. James will offer insights on description and dialogue and exercises to tap into that well. He lives in Western New York. Peter Hamilton (suggestions on character) has been a columnist and a newspaper feature writer. He is currently a fiction writer; the short story. He is a member of Associated Writers and Publishers; Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle; Sewanee; GoodReads Writers, Gotham Writer’s Group and other writer’s affiliates. His work has been accepted in Sewanee Writer’s. He has been a conference member at Sewanee, Rappahannock, Three Springs, Chautauqua. He lives in Sherman, NY. LouAnne Johnson (Self-Publishing; Conference Reader “Muchacho” ) is a former U.S. Navy journalist, Marine Corps officer, high school teacher, and the author of The New York Times bestseller Dangerous Minds (originally My Posse Don’t Do Homework). At present she is an online instructor for two teacher ed programs and is working on the manuscript of her next book. She is native of rural northwestern Pennsylvania, LouAnne holds a B.S. in Psychology from University of LaVerne, a master’s degree in teaching English from Notre Dame de Namur University in Belmont, CA, and doctorate in Educational Leadership

from Sage Colleges in Albany, NY. Linda Lavid (E-Publishing; Marketing) Linda Lavid is an author, artist, publisher from Westfield, NY. Her work has appeared in The Southern Cross Review, Wilmington Blues, Plots with Guns, Unlikely Stories, Zimmerzine, Cenotaph, Tangents, and many others. Her short story, “The Accident”, was a finalist in Otto Penzler’s Great Mystery Stories of 2003. “DMV”, another short story, received an award from Ascent Magazine. My recent book, 101 Ways to Meditate: Discover Your True Self, was a finalist in the 2011 Global E-Book Awards. She has given talks on every aspect of writing, painting, publishing, and marketing. The Conference Registration include 1.) Two (of Eight) 90 minute lecture/discussions (morning and afternoon; pre-registration required) 2.) LouAnne Johnson, reading from her book, “Muchaco”, (open to all participants) 3.) General Open Reading (writers opportunity to read; pre-registration required) 4.) Panel Discussion (Seminar Presenters lead conference participants in open discussion regarding the torment and joy of writing, sharing the experiences, strengths, and hopes. 5.) Luncheon (reservations please) 6. Author’s Book Sale Tables 7.) Networking, Greetings, Information - Contacts Westfield Patterson Library 716 326-2154 Peter Hamilton (Facilitator) 716 785-2115 March4thconference@gmail. com (PayPal reservations; brochure; correspondence)

Are You ‘Asset Poor’?

More Than One in Three New York Residents Have Almost no Savings or Other Assets to Weather a Financial Crisis Contributed Article COI

In New York today, 35.5% of households are “asset poor,” meaning they have little or no financial cushion to rely on if unemployment or another emergency leads to a loss of income, according to a report released today by the national nonprofit Corporation for Enterprise Development (CFED). The 2012 Assets & Opportunity Scorecard ranked New York 27th in the country overall for how its residents fare in terms of achieving financial security across 52 measures in five different issue areas. Many of New York’s state’s residents have jobs, and yet lack adequate savings or other assets to cover expenses for three months if they lose a steady income. Asset poverty, the Scorecard’s signature measure, is a conservative estimate of financial security since it counts all assets, including those— such a home— that would need to be liquidated to be used for day-to-day needs. A more realistic measure of the resources available to families is “liquid asset poverty,” which excludes assets such as a home or car that are not easily converted to cash. Excluding these assets, the liquid asset poverty rate increases to 46.4% of New York residents. For asset poor families, scraping by day to day is a constant struggle and investing in the future is all but impossible.

“Growing numbers of Americans have almost no savings or other assets to fall back on if they lose their jobs or face a medical crisis,” said Andrea Levere, president of CFED. “Without those savings, few will be able to invest in a more economically secure future, including buying a home, saving for their children’s college educations or building a retirement nest egg.” The Assets & Opportunity Scorecard offers the most comprehensive look available at Americans’ ability to save and build wealth, fend off poverty and create a more prosperous future. The Scorecard explores how well residents are faring in the 50 states and the District of Columbia and assesses policies that are helping residents build and protect assets across five issue areas: Financial Assets & Income, Businesses & Jobs, Housing & Homeownership, Health Care and Education. (The scorecard is available at www.cfed. org ) New York earns a “C” in Financial Assets & Income, leaving its residents economically vulnerable. The state ranks 41st in unbanked households, 38th in average credit card debt and 30th in income poverty rate. New York has one of the worst homeownership rates in the country, ranking 50th overall, 51st in homeownership by race, 49th by income and 50th by family structure. The state ranks 46th in foreclosure rate and 48th in

affordability of homes. The Scorecard highlights a dozen policy solutions that can help New York increase opportunity and promote financial well-being for all residents. To increase math and reading proficiency and boost college attainment rates, New York should increase funding for K-12 education among high-poverty districts, continue to build strong systems for teacher evaluation and retention, and introduce college savings incentives through the state 529 plan (which allows tax deferred pre-college savings.) To address high asset poverty and low net worth, New York should fund a state Individual Development Account program to help lowincome residents build assets. In addition, to help address unemployment and underemployment, the state should support job creation through self-employment by creating and funding a State Microenterprise Association. Western New Yorkers Comment: Key Western New York stakeholders, who support some level of service in the five (5) issue areas listed above, gathered to evaluate New York’s ranking and make recommendations of their own. Their recommendations follow: Education: (State Rank: C) • New York’s Pre-K Initiatives should be strengthened and expanded to better prepare children for school success

• Support teacher evaluations and training as negotiated between NYS and the NYSUT Association to maximize resources in support of schools and student achievement • Greater emphasis and support for making schools “community hubs” – encouraging community supportive services as wrap around for families – promoting school/ student success • Increased school aid to high need districts • Data does not accurately reflect some increasing trends: growing number of high school graduates who are not passing basic competency tests, easier college entryhigher drop outs-college students taking 6 years to graduate due to remediation at college costs for high school work which increases student debt post graduation, more work needed between colleges for transferrable credits. Financial Assets and Income: (State Rank: C) • New York State should fund an Individual Development Account Program that will provide match money for federal programs • Reduce New York State’s tax burden on low and moderate income New Yorkers • Increased support for VITA sites, EITC and other tax credits Businesses and Jobs: (State Rank: B) • Support job creation through

self-employment • Incentivize and assign priority status to small business and microenterprise projects • Greater support for CDFIs • Referrals should be made by Department of Labor, at time of unemployment, to supportive services • Small business development is key to Rural New York economic development: prioritize micro enterprise support • Increase unemployment benefits without charging to businesses by connecting to government subsidy matches from federal and state resources • Increase supports that will promote New York’s agricultural industries Housing and Homeownership: (State Rank: F) • New York’s housing score is indicative of the influence of metropolitan NY…for upstate NY – positive homeownership supports have been very effective and need to be increased • Create a New York State Housing Trust Fund • Expand resources for all housing counseling and foreclosure assistance programs, including tax foreclosures • Enact legislation and policies that recognize the distinction between metro and rural NY

• New York must address the aging housing stock by increasing funds for repair, energy efficiencies, and, when rehab is not feasible, for demolition based on local community comprehensive plans Health Care: (State Rank: B) • Expand COBRA to 36 months • Increase clinics which will facilitate access to care often limited by transportation problems and the limited availability of physicians in rural NY and of practitioners who accept government sponsored insurance • Promote aﬀordable health insurance for the large population of uninsured New Yorkers

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Taco Hut By Dusten Rader Entertainment Editor

Downtown Jamestown is home to a casual Mexican dining experience that the community has come to know and love since it’s humble beginnings in 1972. Taco Hut offers its guests affordable dining in a casual family atmosphere where the servers know the customer’s names and the food fills their bellies. General Manager Barb Casseroy has been working at Taco Hut for 39 years. She began as a customer then applied for a job as waitress. She got to know the owner Jim Mason while working at the restaurant. According to Barb the idea for a Mexican restaurant came to Mason because of his time spent working in California. When he moved back to Jamestown he noticed that there weren’t many places to enjoy Mexican cuisine so he teamed up with a friend of his to come up with the recipes that are still used today. “When he first opened there were a lot of people around here who had never even had Mexican food,” said Barb. “We’re not totally traditional Mexican though. We offer California Mexican cuisine that the Jamestown people know and have come to love. It’s become so much a part of the culture that people that leave town have to stop here when they come back.” The restaurant originally opened in 1972 and only included a small dining room. The space has grown quite a bit since then. It now includes three dining areas and a full bar. Even more expansions are planned for 2012 including a private dining area for parties and a new and improved bar area. “We plan on expanding our bar and putting in some televisions as well as having a semi private room for parties,” said Barb. “Jamestown is a big sports town so we are trying to accommodate those guests while still keeping the other rooms family friendly.” The family friendly feel translates into the experience at Taco Hut too. Many of the workers have been there for many years and they have come to know their customers well. “The family friendly atmosphere means a lot to people,” said Barb. “When the customers are recognized they feel welcome.” The atmosphere and location are two major draws for the restaurant. But, what really brings customers to Taco Hut is the food. For the most part the menu items are homemade and offer a level of consistency. “We come in every morning and make everything from scratch,” said Barb. “It’s fresh, it’s good and they are ample amounts of it at an affordable price.” The menu features a large variety of items that will satisfy any appetite. There are plenty of dishes that include meat and there are also vegetarian options as well as gluten free. Plus, the chefs are willing to accommodate special dietary needs. For first timers Barb recommends trying the sampler platter. It includes a meat and cheese burrito covered with meat sauce, an enchilada filled with cheese and smothered in red sauce, then it is topped with lettuce, tomato, scallions and served with a side of rice, beans, sour cream and a choice of hard or soft taco. “It’s a great option for those who can’t decide and have a big appetite,” said Barb. “But, our most popular item is the Burrito Revolution dinner. It comes

Taco Hut is located in downtown Jamestown near the Reg Lenna Civic Center and three blocks East of the Jamestown Savings Bank Ice Arena. (Photo by Dusten Rader)

Plenty of seating in the dining area with a nice view of downtown. (Photo by Dusten Rader)

Burrito Revolution – Choice of burrito covered with a spicy meat sauce served with beans, Mexican rice and sour cream. (Photo by Dusten Rader)

with choice of burrito covered with a spicy meat sauce served with beans, Mexican rice and sour cream.” The tacos are also a big hit. They are a favorite of both kids and adults. But, for those looking for something a little more exotic Barb recommends trying the grill items. The Fajitas are served still sizzling on cast iron plate and come with tortillas for stuffing. Since Lent is quickly approaching locals have begun looking for great places to get Fish. There are a few options

A fully stocked bar to grab a brew. (Photo by Dusten Rader)

Blooming Onion – Large onion covered with a lightly seasoned batter then deep fried to a crisp golden brown and served with a Mexican Ranch dip. (Photo by Dusten Rader

available Taco Hut including a traditional Fish Fry. But, they also have some unique twists like the Tilapia tacos, shrimp tacos, quesadillas and wraps. Those who are feeling a little less adventurous can order a American dish like a burger, wrap, sandwich or chicken fingers. “You always have one person in the group who doesn’t want to do Mexican so we’ve got something for them too,” said Barb. If customers manage to finish their meal and are still not satisfied then they can check

out the dessert menu. There are a number of tasty treats that are very popular among customers including the deep fried ice cream, the Sopapillas and Churros. With so many options on the menu Taco Hut has come up with a way to make deciding an easier process for customers. Every day there are a number of specials offered. For lunch there is a great deal on three different meals for only $5.99 each. Each day there are a total of about eight to ten specials for guests to choose from.

Deep Fried Ice Cream – Crispy coated vanilla ice cream deep fried and covered with choice of topping and served with a light Mexican pastry called Sopapillas. (Photo by Dusten Rader)

Plus, every day of the week is themed with a special as well. Taco Hut has become so popular among the locals that last year it was received two awards from the Jamestown PostJournal. It was voted Reader’s Choice for Favorite Downtown Destination and Favorite Restaurant. “We’ve been here a long time so it was nice to get that,” said Barb. Taco Hut will be hosting a 40th Anniversary bash this June that will include giveaways, food and drink specials as well as a celebration worth attending.

“We’ll be having a blow out,” said Barb. “It will be fun.” Taco Hut is located at 203 East Third Street in Jamestown and is currently open for Winter hours from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Extended hours will begin at the end of March staying open until 10 p.m. on Monday through Thursday and until 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. For more information call 716-488-0226.

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What’s happening

On-Going Events Chautauqua Shores Chorus (Women Barbershoppers) (Mondays) First Baptist Church, 358 E. Fifth St., Jamestown, NY. 7 p.m.

Dunkirk Free Library Story-Time and Craft - (Tuesday and Thursday) 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. For children ages 3 - 5 years old. Story time is free. For more information call 366-2511.

“Material/Ethereal Constructs” art exhibit at Weeks Gallery (Feb. 6 through Mar. 22)

The exhibition, which includes works by Judith Olson Gregory and Dianne Baker, will be on display . The Weeks Gallery on JCC’s Jamestown Campus is open 11am-5pm, Mon. through Wed.; 11am-7pm, Thur.; and 11am-3pm, Fri. The gallery is closed on college holidays. For more information, visit weeksgallery.sunyjcc.edu.

“Women Create” Exhibit at 3rd on 3rd (through March 31)

Presented in cooperation with the Arts Council for Chautauqua County, the “Women Create” exhibit will open on Sat., Feb. 11, 2012, at Jamestown’s new 3rd On 3rd Gallery, and will be on display until Sat., Mar. 31. The 3rd on 3rd Gallery is at 116 East Third Street in Jamestown. Women Create was conceived and designed by Jamestown artists Debra Eck and Jennifer Schlick, the founders of Creative Arts of Women - Western New York (CAW WNY). For more information, visit womencreate. wordpress.com.

“Tropical Inspirations” art exhibit at Patterson Library (through Fri., Feb. 24)

The Resource Center’s Creations art program presents “Tropi-

cal Inspirations,” an art exhibit featuring painting by artists with disabilities. The exhibit will run at the Patterson Library Octagon Gallery located at 40 South Portage Street in Westﬁeld. Regular viewing hours for the exhibit will be 9:00 to 8:00 Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 9:00 to 5:00 Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. For more information about the exhibit, contact Ms. Briggs at 661-1076 or kristen.briggs@ resourcecenter.org, or Nancy Ensign, the Octagon Gallery’s Curator at 326-2154 or octagongallery@ gmail.com.

“Here Comes The Sun” Exhibit at RTPI (through Apr. 7)

“Here Comes The Sun,” Roger Tory Peterson Institute’s newest natural history exhibition features the astro-images of Alan Friedman and Ted Wolfe, along with a rare collection of space rocks courtesy of our friends at Mercyhurst College. Come visit the Institute and and leave better informed about our local universe, questions to ponder, and your sense of wonder renewed; just the antidote for the midwinter and “mud season” blahs. The exhibit can be viewed at 311 Curtis Street, Jamestown, NY. Museum hours are from 10am4pm Tue-Sat and 1-5pm on Sun. RTPI is closed on Mondays. Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for children and members of the Institute are free. Call (716) 665-2473 or go to www.rtpi.org for more info.

Free Tax Help at Library (Fridays, Feb. 3 - Mar. 23)

Through VITA, IRS-certiﬁed volunteers will prepare and ﬁle federal and state returns electronically at no cost to income-eligible clients. Help will be available in the Public Computer Center at Prendergast

Library, 509 Cherry Street in Jamestown from 4-8 pm. Dial 2-1-1 for information or an appointment.

Thursday, February 23 Brian McKnight in concert

8:00 p.m. Brian McKnight - Concert. Jamestown Savings Bank Ice Arena, 319 W. 3rd St., Jamestown, NY, 716-484-2624, www.jamestownarena.com. Premium Floor Seating $80.00. Floor and Arena Seating $30.00 - $50.00

(BMSB). The webinar will begin at 5:15pm and conclude at 7:45pm on Mon., Feb. 27 and will be held at the Jamestown Audubon Center, 1600 Riverside Rd., Jamestown, NY. Registration is required by Feb. 20, and a fee of $10 will be charged to cover a light meal. Contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County at (716) 6649502 ext. 202 for more info and to register.

Friday, March 2

Friday, February 24

Jamestown Ironmen vs. Michigan Warriors 7:05 p.m.

Inﬁnity Cafe - Blues and Pizza Night

Saturday, March 3

7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Blues and Pizza Night is back by popular demand. The night with the fullest house, Blues and Pizza Night features the Infinity Blues Group along with collaborations between Infinity Students, Instructors, Staff and local musicians! Join us for a great evening of Blues music while enjoying a slice of pizza or two! Infinity Visual and Performing Arts 115 East Third Street, Jamestown, NY 14701. For more information, 716-664-0991, www.infinityperformingarts.org or info@infintyperformingarts.org

Monday, February 27 Brown Marmorated Stink Bug and Emerald Ash Borer Webinar

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County will be hosting a webinar for Green Industry Professionals designed to update green industry professionals about the early detection and integrated management of the invasive insects; the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) and Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Jamestown Ironmen vs. Michigan Warriors 7:05 p.m.

Facebook page, Get In the Game – Jamestown NY. www.jamestown. aauw-nys.org

“Living Alone: From Challenge to Opportunity” Workshop

“Living Alone: From Challenge to Opportunity” addresses the challenges of living alone including loss, loneliness and financial issues. Participants will explore options for more effectively managing this lifestyle, and creating more positive opportunities. The workshop will take place on Sat., Mar. 10 from 10am-12pm. Each workshop session $20 and are held at the office of Brenda J. Hayes, Ph.D at 123 East Main St., Fredonia. Space is limited. To register call 716-7853555 and leave a message or email brendahayes@fairpoint.net

Jamestown Ironmen vs. Traverse City North Stars 7:05 p.m.

Friday, March 9 Jamestown Ironmen vs. Traverse City North Stars 7:05 p.m.

Sunday, March 11

Saturday, March 10

Jamestown Ironmen vs. Traverse City North Stars 2 p.m.

13th Annual AAUW/JCC “Get In The Game”

Saturday, March 17

In celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day, the Jamestown Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) and Jamestown Community College (JCC) will sponsor the 13th annual Get in the Game day-long event on Saturday, Mar. 10, for girls in grades 4-7. 8:30am-4:00pm, girls will rotate in age-appropriate groups through eight diﬀerent sports at the JCC Physical Education Complex: kickboxing, kayaking, rugby, soccer, gymnastics, basketball, Zumba, and track. To register, participants can request a form at gitgjamestown@gmail.com or go to

What Makes a Garden Grand?

What makes a garden grander than the sum of its green? Join us as we talk about a few design fundamentals of the garden: how to enhance your garden’s stature with “architectural” and other elements, creating “people places” in the garden, increasing interest and activity by inviting the wildlife desirables, plants with more presence, and more. We’ll observe the principles in action as we walk. Hosted by Sara Baker Michalak.10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Times Starting Thursday, February 23rd Dunkirk Movieplex 8 10520 Bennett Road Dunkirk, NY 14048

Lakewood Cinema 8 171-3 Fairmount Ave W. Lakewood, NY 1

Act of Valor (R) 12:15, 2:30, 4:45, 7:00, 9:15, 11:30 Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (PG) 12:15, 2:20, 4:40, 6:50, 9:00, 11:15 Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (PG13) 12:30, 2:45, 5:00, 7:10, 9:20, 11:30 Safe House (R) 1:45, 4:30, 7:00, 9:30, 11:55 The Woman in Black (PG13) 12:20, 4:50, 9:20, 11:30 Chronicle (PG13) 12:15, 4:55, 9:30, 11:30 Big Miracle (PG) 2:30, 7:00 The Vow (PG13) 12:30, 2:45, 5:00, 7;15, 9:30, 11:30 Red Tails (PG13) 2:15, 6:55 This Means War (PG13) 12:20, 2:30, 4:40, 6:50, 9:00, 11:15

Act of Valor (R) 1:40, 4:10, 6:50, 9:25 Gone (PG13) 1:50, 4:30, 7:00, 9:20 Chronicle (PG13) 1:50, 4:30, 7:00, 9:20 Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (PG13) 1:20, 4:10, 6:55, 9:30 Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (PG) 1:15, 9:25 Journey 2: The Mysterious Island 3D (PG) 3:50, 6:50 Safe House (R) 1:30, 4:15, 7:10, 9:50 Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace 3D (PG) 1:00, 4:00, 6:45, 9:40 The Vow (PG13) 1:45, 4:20, 7:05, 9:35 This Means War (PG13) 1:55, 4:30, 7:20, 9:40

Chautauqua Mall Cinema I & II 500 Chautauqua Mall Lakewood, NY 14750 Chronicle (PG13) 4:00, 6:45, 9:30 Wanderlust (R) 4:00, 6:45, 9:30

Cinemark Tinseltown 17 1910 Rotunda Drive Erie, Pa 16509 Act of Valor (R) Digital: 1:15, 4:15, 7:15, 9:55 Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (PG13) RealD 3D: 12:40, 3:05, 4:05, 5:30, 6:30, 7:55, 8:55, 10:20 Digital: 1:40 The Secret World of Arrietty (G) Digital: 12:10, 2:30, 4:50, 7:10, 9:30

This Means War (PG13) Digital: 12:00, 1:00, 2:25, 3:25, 4:50, 5:50, 7:15, 8:15, 9:45 Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (PG) RealD 3D: 12:05, 2:30, 4:55, 7:20, 9:45 Digital: 3:15, 8:00 Safe House (R) Digital: 12:25, 1:55, 3:10, 4:35, 5:55, 7:35, 8:45, 10:15 Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace 3D RealD 3D: 1:30, 3:20, 4:30, 6:25, 7:30, 9:30, 10:30 Digital: 12:15 The Vow (PG13) Digital: 12:10, 1:25, 2:40, 3:55, 5:10, 6:30, 7:40, 9:05, 10:10 Big Miracle (PG) Digital: 12:00, 5:10, 7:45 Chronicle (PG13) Digital: 12:30, 2:45, 5:00, 7:20, 9:35 The Woman in Black (PG13) Digital: 12:20, 2:40, 5:05, 7:25, 9:50 The Grey (R) Digital: 1:15, 4:15, 7:00, 9:55 One for the Money (PG13) Digital: 12:55, 5:40, 10:25 Underworld Awakening (R) Digital: 2:35, 10:25

Regal Quaker Crossing 3450 Amelia Drive Orchard Park, 14127 The Secret World of Arrietty (G) 12:05, 2:25, 4:50, 7:20, 9:40 This Means War (PG13) 12:10, 1:20, 2:35, 4:00, 5:15, 6:50, 7:50, 9:25, 10:25

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (PG) 1:35, 4:20, 6:55 Journey 2: The Mysterious Island 3D (PG) 12:15, 2:45, 5:10, 7:35, 10:00 Safe House (R) 12:40, 1:40, 3:40, 4:40, 6:30, 7:30, 9:20, 10:20 Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace 3D 12:30, 1:20, 3:35, 4:15, 6:40, 7:15, 9:45, 10:15 The Vow (PG13) 12:00, 1:30, 2:30, 4:10, 5:25, 7:00, 8:00, 9:30, 10:30 The Woman in Black (PG13) 12:20, 2:40, 5:00, 7:45, 10:10 The Grey (R) 1:15, 4:30, 7:25, 10:05 Red Tails (PG13) 9:50 Contraband (R) 10:20 Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close (PG13) 1:00, 4:05, 7:05, 9:55 War Horse (PG13) 12:35, 3:55, 7:10 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (R) 9:35 The Artist (PG13) 12:55, 3:45, 6:35, 9:10 Hugo 3D (PG) 12:45, 3:50, 6:45 The Descendants (R) 12:50, 3:30, 6:25, 9:15

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SUNY Fredonia’s Vagina Monologues Sheds Light on Women’s Issues

Star News Writer Morgan Stewart

On the night of Saturday, February 18, the lobby of SUNY Fredonia’s Dods Hall echoes loudly with the clack of fifty high-heeled feet. Female students decked in glittering black and red rush around with the anticipative thrill one might expect from a group only minutes away from a sold-out opening performance in which they’ll speak frankly to three hundred people about their most taboo body part: the vagina. It’s the college’s annual production of The Vagina Monologues, a gender-affirming series of vignettes masterminded in 1996 by playwright and social activist Eve Ensler. “Essentially, it’s the stories of women she interviewed about their vaginas,” said Madelein Smith, director and four-year veteran of Fredonia’s show. “Just being in the cast alone is a huge growth experience. There are women out there who need [our] help- who need to know that help is on the way,” said returning cast member Taylor Hess. “[It’s about] having a platform to find legitimacy and raise awareness- not in a malehating way, but more so just giving people perspective on their own lives,” added Chloe Tsernovitch, who assisted in organizing the show. The success of The Vagina Monologues inspired Ensler to follow up two years later with the V-Day Foundation, an organization whose mission is to end domestic violence by raising awareness of its ongoing global devastation. While 10 percent of the funds raised by SUNY

Members of the cast hold a raffle onstage during intermission. LEFT to RIGHT: Name unknown, Samantha Lanseros and Marisa Caruso. (Photo by Morgan Stewart)

Some of the organizers and cast of The Vagina Monologues. TOP LEFT to RIGHT: Samantha Lanseros, Megan Warsocki, Taylor Hess, Jazmin Williams, Abeni MasonDraffen, Kimberly Krenzer, Name unknown, Nicole King, BOTTOM: Nicole King, Chloe Tsernovitch, Madelein Smith, Alexandra Minecci, Jade McGill, Jamie Clark. (Photo by Morgan Stewart)

Fredonia will benefit a project within the foundation called the V-Day Spotlight (this year putting focus specifically on the plight of Haitian women), the remaining funds are to stay local. The Agnes Home, a shelter for women based in Jamestown, will receive the remainder of the total money raised. “I think it’s important that we don’t take any percentage of the money; a lot of places like the Agnes Home don’t have enough funding, and it’s important that women have places like that to go,” said Smith. In orchestrating a completely non-profit event, the organizers and cast of The Vagina Monologues are faced with a tight budget, despite the play’s minimalist set consisting of little more than a girl and a

microphone. That’s where SUNY Fredonia’s Women’s Student Union comes in. All financial aspects of the production, from the venue rental to the various costs that come up during the planning of a show, are covered by the annual sponsorship of the WSU. “The WSU always sponsors The Vagina Monologues because of the cause and the awareness it brings to the campus community,” said Shawna Racino, president of the Women’s Student Union. Aside from two performances on February 18 and 19 (Sunday’s matinee being a first in the college’s decade-plus history of the show), the involved students put together related fundraisers, including one rather controversial bar crawl. “A lot of people felt, ‘You’re talking about women’s rights

and sexual exploitation; why are you doing a bar crawl?’ and I think that’s exactly why we did it: to show that a bunch of women can go to a bar and not be sexually assaulted,” said Tsernovitch. The Vagina Monologues covers every imaginable philosophical and sociopolitical angle related to the vagina; the extent of Ensler’s work vocalizes topics many women themselves probably hadn’t consciously considered. “My Angry Vagina,” a comedic skit performed by Angela Christoforou, boldly states the grievances inspired by feminine hygiene products and gynecological visits a vagina would share itself if only it could speak. Similar in intention to the cast’s earlier bar crawl, the trio of Makayla Santiago, Jacqueline Kelly and

Jordin Erickson perform “My Short Skirt,” in which they proclaim that their choice of dress is not a male “provocation, an indication” but rather “a liberation flag in the women’s army.” On a more serious note, the heartrending tales of rape victims from around the world- Bosnia, Korea, Native American South Dakota- are shared to remind that sexual exploitation knows no boundaries of culture or of time. By juxtaposing entertainment with serious reflection, The Vagina Monologues is able to create a well-rounded portrait encompassing both the joys and the difficulties that construct the history of womankind. “It was amazing how well [opening night] went considering that so many things were kind of chaotic. I think that’s the nature of the showit does always end up coming together, because people are so passionate about it,” said Smith. The audience concurs: “Having never seen the Vagina Monologues before, I was excited to find out what all the talk was about,” said Melissa

Mallaber, a Women’s Studies major who attended Sunday’s performance. “I am really glad I got to go because I heard very touching and powerful stories presented by some great friends who did an awesome job.” As hypersexualized as the female form has become under the manipulative hands of 21st-century media, there’s still a public reservation- a shyness, even- in discussing certain body parts amongst ourselves. Eve Ensler, the V-Day Foundation, and the cast of SUNY Fredonia’s The Vagina Monologues show no fear in challenging that trepidation in order to masseducate and to celebrate the underrated meaning of what it is to be a woman. “We hope that the word ‘vagina’ doesn’t scare too many people; we hope that people really open their hearts and open their minds to understand what this is about,” said Tsernovitch. “It’s not just about getting people riled up for no good cause- it’s a great cause to get riled up. It’s okay to be uncomfortable sometimes. It’s good for you.”

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Cooking On The Hill: Gluten-Free Salsa and Cheese Chicken

When it comes to sauces there isn’t a better bottle in Chautauqua County than Burning Asphalt. So, to help promote some of their amazing creations the Chautauqua Star will be featuring a recipe each week that utilizes one or more of their delicious products. Gluten-Free Salsa and Cheese Chicken 1 lb. Chicken Breasts boneless & skinless cut into 3 pieces 2 tsp Burning Asphalt Sauces Fajita and Steak Seasoning (burningasphalt.com/shoprubs.asp) 2/3 cup Burning Asphalt Sauces Salsa (Mild, Medium, or Hot) (burningasphalt.com/ shopsalsa.asp) 2/3 cup Shredded Cheddar Jack Cheese 4 oz Green Chilies diced Sour cream Chives

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In a bowl combine the Chicken Breasts and the Burning Asphalt Sauces Fajita and Steak Seasoning (burningasphalt.com/shoprubs.asp). Cook Chicken until brown in a well oiled skillet. Remove Chicken and place in a baking dish. Make sure you use cook-

ing spray on the baking dish. Cover Chicken with Burning Asphalt Sauces Salsa (Mild, Medium, or Hot) (burningasphalt.com/shopsalsa.asp). Sprinkle cheese and chilies over salsa. Place in 200 degree oven for 10 minutes. Remove and top with sour cream and

chives. Serve and Enjoy! Submitted by: Jeff Furash Gluten-Free recipe. Don’t let the “Gluten-Free” fool you. This is pretty tasty! Burning Asphalt Sauces and Twisted Vine Gardens recently announced their new gluten-

free gourmet line specifically for the home cook. Gluten is a common protein found in all food products that contain wheat, barley, or rye. It can also be found in some products containing oats. At a recent press conference introducing the new line, Ms. Griffin (Spokesperson for the companies) stated “Almost 21 million Americans have some sensitivity to gluten. Approximately 12 percent of these people have full blown Celiac disease. This disease causes a variety of gastrointestinal symptoms. With this many people affected, we found the need to produce quality gluten-free products and make them readily available to our current customers as well as our future customers.” For more recipes visit burningasphalt.com/saucerecipes. asp, to order a bottle of sauce online visit burningasphalt. com or to read Jeff Furash’s blog called Cooking On The

Hill that also features recipes and news on Burning Asphalt then visit cookingonthehill. com. You can also find a listing of retailers who carry Burning Asphalt products by visiting burningasphalt. com/saucelocations.asp. Plus, find Burning Asphalt (facebook.com/pages/BurningAsphalt.../116859848352432) and Soulshine Coffee (facebook.com/pages/ Soulshine-Coffee-Company/127145254011315) on facebook. You can also contact Burning Asphalt by calling (716) 5326686 or by emailing customerservice@burningasphalt. com. If you’d like to submit a recipe for ‘Cooking On The Hill,’ email dusten.rader@maytumcompany.com, customerservice@burningasphalt.com or call 716-366-9200. Tell us your recipe, where it came from, and a favorite memory of it!

(Photo by Bonnie L. Bowen) Scattered rose petals with an oil painting filter. (Photo by Dusten Rader)

Snow wrapped in light during the evening. (Photo by Dusten Rader)

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Manufacturing Gets the Notice it Deserves (Part I)

Written by Todd J. Tranum President & CEO of the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce & Executive Director of the Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier

In the late eighties as Generation X, my generation, prepared to leave high school, economists, the media and our educators told us that we were making the great transition to a “service economy” and that manufacturing “held no future.” We were told that manufacturing jobs were leaving the country forever; gone, never coming back. Somehow, the pundits claimed, America would thrive as a service economy. I was never comfortable with this notion that we could be a great economic power without making things. My grandfathers made things and they earned a decent living. My Grandpa Funicello hammered

out Crescent wrenches, while my Grandpa Tranum built steel furniture and elevators at Dahlstrom Manufacturing. I was mesmerized by stories about their jobs and looked forward to hearing the presses pound and seeing that huge Crescent wrench over the factory door. Despite contentious labor-management relations, plant closings, and layoffs, they never spoke a bad word about manufacturing in America. They understood the products they made were mainly exported out of our community in order to bring new dollars into our economy – dollars that paid local mortgages, bought groceries and helped them raise families. Nonetheless, I pursued a liberal arts education with no real sense of what I was going to do with it. A friend of mine knew he wanted to

be a welder, completed his technical education, and immediately got a job. He was an exceptional welder and his skills were in much higher demand than mine. I graduated from college and struggled a few years to find my path. I do not regret my decisions, because they worked out. But looking back, the economists, the media and the educators got it wrong. We did not quit making things in America. Manufacturing survived. But we did not prepare for its survival, as so many in my generation and those that followed heard a flawed message. As a result, our nation has a lot of catching up to do to rebuild our manufacturing workforce. Manufacturing has changed significantly over the past two decades. Technology created the need for fewer employees

Jamestown “Salute to Our Finest” The Jamestown Community Chamber of Commerce will honor a group of distinguished businesses and their representatives during the 10th annual “Salute to Our Finest” award reception February 23rd at the Lillian Ney Renaissance Center. Being honored are: Mike Metzger, Community Service Award;

Framemasters, Retailer of the Year; the twelve Jamestown area foundations, Service to Humanity Award; Jamestown Rental Properties, Business of the Year; Jamestown Savings Bank Arena, Pride of Jamestown; Jamestown Gazette, New Business of the Year; and Weber-Knapp Company, Manufacturer of the Year.

The reception and hors d’oeuvres buffet will be held from 5:30pm to 7:30pm with the award presentation at 6pm. The cost is $20 per person and reservations can be made by calling the Jamestown Community Chamber of Commerce office at 4841101.

Libraries To Take ‘SnapShot’ of Activities Contributed Article Prendergast Library

Prendergast Library will participate on Feb. 21, in “Snapshot NY: A Day in the Life of a Library,” a statewide initiative organized by the New York Library Association to document how busy and essential libraries are. “Any activity that day such as visiting the library or calling with a question will be counted,” said Linda Mielke, director of the ChautauquaCattaraugus Library System and Prendergast Library. Staff members also plan to take pictures of library use and ask visitors to fill out a brief form explaining why the library is important to them. This will be the third year the public awareness campaign has taken place in New York. Libraries have been asked to choose one day between Feb. 12 and Feb. 25 and keep track of statistics such as computer usage, program attendance, and circulation. Participating libraries will upload factual data, pictures, and patron comments to the www.protectnylibraries.org website by Feb. 29, giving the New York Library Association a week to prepare for Library Advocacy Day March 6 in Albany.

Ruby Meyer of Jamestown looks for something on the shelves during a recent activity in the Children’s Room at Prendergast Library, where staff members will document a typical day for the SnapShot project Feb. 21.

“Projects like this provide an opportunity to demonstrate the value of libraries,” Mielke said.

All members of the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System have been invited to participate.

to do specific jobs, and also made the skill requirements for filling those jobs even greater. We are now faced with too few young people in the pipeline to fill the manufacturing jobs available. Complicating the picture is the fact that the baby-boomer generation is now starting to leave the workforce. I am proud to say that here in Chautauqua County we have taken the right steps to reframe this challenge as an opportunity. In 2000, a group of local business and education leaders started talking about the struggles faced by manufacturers seeking a qualified workforce. Jamestown Community College President Greg DeCinque; Bob Barber, who was Dean of Continuing Education; Lou DiPalma, then Executive Director of the Private Industry Council; and

Jay Churchill, Heidi Nauleau, and Gary Johnson, all with the Manufacturers Association at the time, started a discussion among their organizations to determine how they could partner to maximize resources and address the challenges. Legislator Joe Trusso brought the issue to the forefront as a county policy issue around workforce development, while at the state level our late Senator Pat McGee and former Assemblyman Bill Parment carried the torch, and the Hultquist Foundation and the Manufacturers Association made financial investments to construct the Manufacturing Technology Institute (MTI) at JCC. I had the good fortune to coordinate the startup of the MTI facility, working on programming and equipment acquisition. With my good

friend Tim Piazza, who was then a JCC Professor and is now President of BlackstoneNey Ultrasonics, and with the continued support of JCC and many others, we opened the doors of MTI in 2003. To my knowledge there is no other partnership in the United States where a Community College and a privately funded business association have been able to bring their resources together in this way. MAST and JCC, with help from so many individuals and organizations, worked hand in hand to start this initiative that continues to serve our community. Enormous credit goes to the vision of Greg DeCinque and former Dean Bob Barber at JCC, without whom there would be no MTI to help develop our manufacturing workforce for the future.

State Legislative Breakfast March 9 The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce State Legislative Breakfast will be held Friday, March 9th at the Lakewood Rod & Gun Club. This annual event allows local business people to meet directly with State Senator Cathy Young and Assemblyman Andrew Goodell.

Registration will begin at 8:00am, followed by breakfast at 8:30. The cost to attend is $15 for Chamber members or $20 for non-members. The 2012 State Legislative Breakfast is sponsored by: Cummins, DFT Communications, Jamestown Savings

Bank Arena, Jamestown Community College, Jamestown Mattress, KeyBank, Nestle Purina, NRG, OBSERVER, The Post-Journal, Serta Mattress, WCA Hospital, and WJTN/WWSE/WKSN/ WHUG/WQFX.

This Week in... Education February 23, 2012 Edition – Main Section – A

Fredonia School of Music African Drumming Ensemble Saturday, March 3

Contributed Article SUNY Fredonia School of Music

The Musical Journeys Program of the Fredonia School of Music continues its sixth season of free concerts designed to appeal to very young children. Selected student ensembles from the Fredonia School of Music will perform half-hour Children’s Concerts on four Saturday mornings with two performances at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 am on Saturday, March 3 in the Darwin R. Barker Library, 7 Day Street in Fredonia. Planned with the help of SUNY Fredonia faculty who are experts in music and education, the concerts are designed to introduce very young audiences (from infants to 6-year-olds) to musical instruments. The child-friendly environment will invite the children to sit on the floor close to the musicians; family members are encouraged to bring

blankets or carpet squares to sit on. Strollers can be parked around the edges of the seating area. “It is wonderful to see the college student’s enjoyment performing for the children, and to see the energy and excitement the children give in return. This venue gives preschool children a great chance to get close to the musicians and the music; to really participate and experience music intended just for them,” said Sarah Hamilton, associate professor of oboe and co-organizer. The African Drumming Ensemble will perform at the March 3 concert. The musicians are Fredonia School of Music students Matthew Aubeuf of Sylvan Beach, Jamie Sunshine of Williamsville and Joseph Ianaconi of Islip. “The Children’s Concerts are enjoyable, child-appropriate opportunities for very young children to interact with music and musicians. For the young audience and the

performers, music becomes a playmate to join in a thrilling adventure.” said Jill Reese, assistant professor of music and co-organizer at the Fredonia School of Music. “During these events, learning and teaching among the children and the student musicians is mutual: children learn about music through moving, listening, and creating, and our student musicians learn to engage young imaginations and ignite new musical passions!” Upcoming Children’s Concerts will be held on Apr. 21, 2012 at the Dunkirk Free Library featuring a flute and guitar duo performing Bossa Nova and Choro music. The Children’s Concert Series is part of the Musical Journeys Program, a community outreach project offered by the Fredonia School of Music. More information is available at www.fredonia.edu/music/ community/ccs.asp or call (716) 673-4628.

BBCA to Host Lasagna Dinner and Talent Show Contributed Article BBCA

Bethel Baptist Christian Academy will be holding its Annual Lasagna Dinner and Talent Show on March 9. Dinner and homemade dessert will be served from 5 to 6:30 p.m. At 7:00 a talent show will feature a variety of performers and acts presented by the students and staff including skits and both vocal and instrumental numbers. Reservations for the Lasagna Dinner will be accepted until

Friday, March 2 and are confirmed if pre-paid. The cost of the dinner will be Adults $8, Students in 2-12 grades $6, Pre K – 1st $4, ages 3 and under are free and family of 5 or more will be $35. There will be additional costs after this date or at the door. Bethel Baptist Christian Academy is in its thirty-sixth year of providing quality education in a traditional classroom setting to the greater Jamestown community for grades K – 12. Enrollment is not

limited to members of Bethel Baptist Church. Extracurricular activities are included in the educational experience at BBCA. For more information on the Dinner and Bethel Baptist Christian Academy located at 200 Hunt Road, Jamestown, please call 484-7420 during normal business hours or email us at bbcaoffice@ windstream.net. We also have a website: bbcajamestown. weebly.com.

Women’s Self-Defense Course Offered Contributed Article JCC

Recognizing potential dangerous situations and protecting oneself are explored in a women’s self-defense and safety course that begins February 28 at Jamestown Community College’s North County Center in Dunkirk. The non-credit course, which meets from 6-7 p.m. on Tues-

days and Thursdays, through March 29, is taught by Charles Gillette. Tuition is $70. Participants will learn how to outsmart an aggressor, recognize strengths and limits, and develop an appropriate physical response during the course. Information on domestic violence and abuse will be presented by the Salvation Army’s Anew Center and

Project Crossroads. Gillette, who has taught self-defense for several years, focuses on street-wise martial arts techniques. He also teaches a self-defense conditioning course that trains reflexes to respond to aggression. To register, or for more information, call the JCC North County Center, 363.6500.

Premiere of ‘High Plains Fandango’ to be staged at SUNY Fredonia Contributed Article Doug Osborne-Coy

The SUNY Fredonia Department of Theatre and Dance will stage the world-premiere production this month of a work by award-winning writer Red Shuttleworth. Shuttleworth’s play “High Plains Fandango” tells of a small town in Nebraska struggling to survive amidst a plot to buy up all of its water rights. It will be the next offering in the 2011-12 Walter Gloor Mainstage Series Six performances are planned in Bartlett Theatre at Rockefeller Arts Center on the SUNY Fredonia campus. Dates and times are: Feb. 24 and 25 and March 1, 2 and 3 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 26 at 2 p.m. The event is sponsored by Niebel Realty as part of the Lake Shore Savings Season.

Shuttleworth said “High Plains Fandango” takes on the “coming threat of water privatization in the face of national and international water shortages. The American West, long subject to extraction economies, booms and busts, faces a not-so double-edged Bowie knife, progress and full-bore despoliation.” “High Plains Fandango” contains adult language and sexual content. It is intended for mature audiences. Shuttleworth has received two Spur Awards for “Best Poetry” from Western Writers of America and was named “Best Living Western Poet” by True West magazine in 2007. Shuttleworth’s poems have appeared in hundreds of magazines, including Prairie Schooner, South Dakota Review, Southwest Review and Weber: The American West.

His poetry has also been collected in more than 20 pocket books. Shuttleworth’s latest poetry pocket book, “We Drove All Night,” appeared in September 2011 from Finishing Line Press in Kentucky. His plays have been presented widely, including at Churchill Arts Council (Fallon, Nev.), Foothill Theatre (Nevada City, Calif.), Spirit of the Horse Theatre (St. Paul, Minn.), Sundance Playwrights Lab, Sun Valley Festival of New Western Drama and the Tony Awardwinning Utah Shakespearean Festival. Tickets are available through the SUNY Fredonia Ticket Office in the modular complex in the Dods Hall parking lot across from the Williams Center, by phone at 673-3501 (1-866-441-4928) or online at www.fredonia.edu/tickets.

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Winter All-County Music Festival Draws large Audience Contributed Article CCMTA

On Saturday, Feb. 11, Silver Creek Central School played host to Chautauqua County Music Teachers Association’s Winter All-County Music Festival. Despite the snow in the air, family and community members came out in large numbers to enjoy an evening of music performed by Chautauqua County’s premier student musicians. Mrs. Nicole Regan directing the Elementary Band in a The acts were as varied as they were superb. Opening morning rehearsal in the gym the concert was the 2012 All-County Elementary Band, consisting of nearly 100 fifth and sixth graders. Together with guest conductor Mrs. Nicole Regan, they performed “Jump Street Boogie,” “Valley Forge March,” “Sakura,” and “Nocturnal Dances.” The Women’s Chorus, led by Dr. Kathleen Shannon, followed the Elementary Band. This all-female group of over 50 high school students performed “Rise Up Singing,” Te Quiero,” “Wings,” and finished their The Women’s Chorus led by Dr. Kathleen Shannon performance with “Sacramento Sis-Joe,” based on an American folk song. Working with a guest conductor exposes the students to different rehearsal strategies, warm up techniques and also reinforces concepts already taught to them by their own music teachers. “The girls worked hard all day Saturday with details and techniques that are not always part of the typical school chorus,” explained Ms. Sally Carr, the Women’s Chorus chairperson and music teacher at Sherman Central School. The Brass Ensemble under the baton of Mrs. Pauline Emilson Mrs. Pauline Emilson, a retired Westfield music educator, led this year’s Brass The social connection and meaning that those students Ensemble, who performed sense of affiliation with a who braved the soloist miafter a short stage switch. talented county music procrophone were responsible Their set consisted of brass gram is an important facet of for the creation of the melody arrangements of “Australian our program, and the reason for the entire length of the Up-Country Tune,” “When I Can Read My Title Clear,” and solo section of the song. In an students work so hard to be a improvised solo, the musician part of it.” the ever-popular “Shenandoah.” Their final number was is actually imagining the notes “I felt a strong sense of coma fraction of a second before a Baroque piece entitled “Somunity and hope as I watched nata” from Die Bankelsanger- they are produced through the an elementary snare drum instrument. This kind of high player count out his rests lieder. “The Brass Ensemble level music-making is arguconcept is something that the during the performance,” Ms. ably the most daunting, yet students do not get enough Curtin mentioned, “because experience performing at their most rewarding experience I knew that in six years, if he in Jazz music. Whether the own schools,” remarked Mr. keeps practicing and loving instrument used is a saxoBrian Hornbuckle, the band music, that a snare drum part phone, trumpet, trombone director at Brocton Central in The Battle Hymn of the or voice (as in the case of a School and chairperson for Republic would be waiting vocalist scatting), the outcome for him in high school.” As this group, “so as a county is authenticity at its finest. organization we are fortunate a former student CCMTA enough to have that ability to performer, Curtin recalled “I “All groups were of extremely put together an ensemble like know that the standing ovahigh quality,” Wieloszynski this for these students.” tions, melodies, and friendsaid. All the Chautauqua ships are made possible by County music teachers presThe festival ended with peradults and students who push ent were very pleased with the formances by the All-County themselves to live a richer life level of preparation and eff ort Vocal Jazz ensemble, directed through music. I am blessed the students put into Saturby Mrs. Jan Rhody of Olean, and proud to say that for these day’s performance. and very competitive Instrureasons, the 2012 Winter mental Jazz Ensemble, with CCMTA President Rachel All-County, chaired by Mr. Mr. Michael Szczublewski Curtin was on site for the Wieloszynski, was a tremenat the helm. The Vocal Jazz Festival day long rehearsals group sang “Blue Skies,” and culminating concert. “The dous success.” “Mas Que Nada,” “You Are The members of CCMTA Winter All-County festival is So Beautiful” (made famous have already begun preparaa collaboration that requires by Joe Cocker), and Duke tion for their next All-County talent, creative and logistical Ellington’s “Hit Me with a Hot problem solving, time, and Festival, held at the ChautauNote.” The Jazz Ensemble qua Institution on Saturday, cooperation from students, rounded out the evening teachers, conductors, facilities June 2nd, and will feature with “Hexagon Mat Dance,” the All-County Elementary, managers and parents,” She “Here’s That Rainy Day,” “Crib stated. “Our festival inspired Junior High and Senior High Chimp,” “Lester Lives” and Choruses, and the Junior High our students to advance their “Basie Eyes.” creativity and also encouraged and Senior High Bands. them to seek new friendships “[The festival] continues to More information about these and inspiration from great grow every year and features groups and what CCMTA players from other schools. America’s classical music, does can be found online at Jazz” stated Mr. Wieloszynski, Exceptional students, parwww.CCMTA.net. ticularly those from smaller a Silver Creek band director [music] programs, need the who was also chairperson for opportunity to meet and the festival. “All solos were perform with exceptional improvised,” Wieloszynski remarked of both jazz groups, musicians from other schools.

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Dunkirk Community Chamber Elects Officers for 2012

Members of the Dunkirk Community Chamber of Commerce Board for 2012 are (seated L-R) Doug Fenton, Ellen Luczkowiak, John D’Agostino, and Jay Warren, and (standing L-R) Jason Ferguson, Steve Neratko, Ginger Pokoj, Gina Kron, Lee Parker, Mark Harvey, and Frank Porpiglia.

Contributed Article Dunkirk Community Chamber of Commerce

The Dunkirk Community Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting on Wednesday, February 8 at the SUNY Fredonia Technology Incubator on Central Avenue. Elected as officers for 2012 were John D’Agostino, President; Ellen Luczkowiak, Vice President; Doug Fenton, Secretary; and Jay Warren, Treasurer. Completing the Board of Directors are Gina Kron, Ginger Pokoj, Lee Parker, Mark Harvey, Jason Ferguson, Steve Neratko, and Frank Porpiglia.

Several items were discussed including the sponsorship of Thursday Music at the Pier, A Business After Hours networking event to be held March 28, the Grape Expectations Wine Festival, held in conjunction with the Fredonia Community Chamber, the annual DCCC business awards celebration and the annual Chamber scholarships which will be awarded to two Dunkirk High School seniors who seeking post-secondary education. Also discussed was the Chautauqua County networking mixer to be held Thursday, Feb 16 at Webb’s Captains Table in Mayville. Steve Neratko of the City of

Dunkirk discussed current plans for the harbor front, regional development plans, and activities of the Department of Development and Planning . Jay Warren reported on the activities and goals of the Local Economic Development committee. The next meeting will be held at 1:00pm, March 14 in the conference room at Dunkirk City Hall. All Chamber members and businesses interested in membership are welcome to attend. The Dunkirk Community Chamber is an affiliate of the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce.

Chautauqua Lake Region AACA Establishes Vocational Scholarship Fund

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Crèche Maintains Commitment to Pediatric Patients Served by WCA Hospital

L to R: Representing Crèche, Patricia Phillips, Robin Michos, and Dawn Columbare (back right), pose along with WCA Hospital employees Dr. Frederick Verdonik (Psychology), Patricia McClennan (Assistant Manager, Inpatient Mental Health), Barbara Jackson, RN (Senior Staff Nurse, Pediatrics), and Brianna Miller (Speech Pathologist, Speech & Hearing) to show off some of the items recently purchased through a gift from Crèche to benefit young patients served by WCA.

Contributed Article WCA Hospital

For more than a century, Crèche has raised money to provide for needy children in Chautauqua County. Each year, the Crèche Hospital Committee helps fulfill wishes from child-related departments at WCA Hospital. Crèche recently made a $2,153 donation to WCA Hospital which enabled the non-profit organization to make specific purchases from their “Wish List” that will benefit children and their families served by WCA. Several different departments at WCA Hospital which directly serve children benefited from this gift, including Adolescent Mental Health (games, marker, crayons and

construction paper), Emergency Department (temporal artery thermometer), Pediatrics (transilluminator and pediatric stethoscopes), Psychology (educational DVD’s and books), Recreational Therapy (printer, plaster and laminating film), and Speech & Hearing (child assessment activity items). “Crèche is once again thrilled to donate items which will directly benefit pediatric patients,” said Dawn Columbare, Crèche Hospital Committee Chair. “It is very rewarding to know that we are able to help support WCA Hospital and at the same time stay true to our mission of helping children in our community.” “The purchase of the transilluminator is just one example of Crèche’s outstanding dedication to our pediatric patients,”

said Mary Sue Pawlak, RN, Pediatrics Nurse Manager. “This amazing instrument helps us to better locate tiny veins and more comfortably insert an IV in the tiniest of arms. This minimizes a child’s fear and improves the overall patient and family experience.” To learn more about opportunities to volunteer for Crèche, please contact The Creche, Inc, PO Box 0601, Jamestown, NY 14702-0601. To make a tax-deductible gift to support the care and treatment of children at WCA Hospital, please contact Karl Sisson, WCA Director of Development, at (716) 6648423, or mail your gift to: WCA Office of Development, PO Box 840, Jamestown, NY 14702-0840.

Non-Credit Courses at JCC North County Center Contributed Article JCC

L-R: Chautauqua Lake Region Antique Automobile Club Board Member, Al Olg, Mike Stewart, Treasurer, Frank Tantillo, President, present check to June Diethrick, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Operations Officer

Contributed Article CRCF

The Chautauqua Lake Region AACA, founded in 1957, well known for their automotive flea market in Dunkirk and

the World Series of Cars in Jamestown, announced the establishment of a permanently endowed scholarship fund at the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation. The fund will honor the organization by providing educational op-

portunities for local students forever. To find out more about the Chautauqua Lake Region Antique Automobile Club Scholarship Fund visit www. crcfonline or call 716-6613390.

A variety of non-credit courses begin soon at Jamestown Community College’s North County Center in Dunkirk. Computer-related: Introduction to Word Processing Using Microsoft Word Part III, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., March 16 ($70 tuition); Introduction to Databases Using Microsoft Access Part I, 9 a.m.-noon, March 19, 21, and 26 ($88); Introduction to Spreadsheets Using Microsoft Excel Part I, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., March 24 and 31 ($70); Lego Robotics for Family Teams, 9 a.m.-noon, March 10 and 17 ($61 for one

adult and one child between ages of 10-14); Holiday Crafts Using a Cricut, 12:30-3:30 p.m., March 24 and 31 ($61); Presentation Technology Checklist, 9 a.m.-noon, March 23 or March 30 ($34). Career enrichment: Barrier Precautions, 1-4 p.m., March 14 ($30); Laws Every Supervisor Should Know, 9 a.m.noon, March 7 ($39); Delivering Feedback the First Time and Beyond, 9 a.m.-noon, March 14 ($59); Time Management and Stress Management, 9 a.m.-noon, March 21 ($59); Project Management, 9 a.m.-noon, March 28 ($59); Recognizing Substance Abuse and Personality Disorders, 9 a.m.-noon, March 16 ($59);

Notary Public, 9 a.m.-noon, March 15 ($80); Professional Standards for Restaurant Personnel: Customer Service, 9 a.m.-noon, March 12 ($20); Professional Standards for Restaurant Personnel: Tapping Your Hidden Potential, 9 a.m.-noon, March 19 ($20); and Professional Standards for Restaurant Personnel: Team Effectiveness, 9 a.m.-noon, March 26 ($20). Personal enrichment: Traffic Survival, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., March 3 ($35). To register, or for more information on a course, call JCC, 363.6500, or visit www. sunyjcc.edu/continuinged.

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YWCA Westfield News Change for the Better

by Brooke Johnson Lakewood YMCA Personal Trainer

Because my job as a personal trainer has me in the gym most hours of the day, I witness the exercise habits and patterns of the majority of our members. While I applaud everyone for their efforts and attendance, I still see plenty of room for change and improvement in the ways people pursue their goals. One of the first things I would tell our members is to change up your routine. The majority of people that walk in the door have a very predictable

agenda. I could almost bet at certain times of the morning and evening, who is on which machine and who is talking with their workout friends in the weight room. If you are using the same cardio machine every single time you come in, do your body a favor and change to something new. Not only will your muscles benefit from the changes of a new task, but your brain will improve its sense of balance and proprioception. Believe it or not, much like taking the same medication and becom-

ing gradually immune to it, doing the same exact routine will cause you to plateau, and improvements will cease. With that said, if you insist upon doing basically the same kind of routine, make it more intense. Spike up your heart rate with some interval sprints on the treadmill or bike, or maybe try ten extra pounds on your third set of curls. Tony Horton, the creator of P90X, focuses his programs on muscle confusion. Each day of the week contains a

new form of physical challenge. I truly believe in the concept of “shocking” your system into change. Perhaps it’s not an exercise change, but something else in your life that you can start changing today that will improve your weight, health and quality of life. Hmm, maybe your diet or amount of hours sitting… ? Cross training is excellent for your body, and for any athlete seeking an advantage. The concept is simple -- train your body in multiple ways,

and you’ll become a more dynamic performer. Include cardiovascular exercise, different kinds of resistance workouts, sports that include agility and coordination, and a relaxation form of exercise, like yoga. You don’t want people to think you are a one-dimensional person, do you? So think of that when you plan how you are going to get in shape, and utilize all of the different forms of exercise available to you at your local fitness facility.

though the brown and blue lean more heavily toward the manly when paired with the green and orange of the background papers. The bird on the branch is literally “grounded” onto the accent paper (unknown source), while the second bird is “lifted” with 3-D dots, in a lighter color, oriented away from the page. (Sizzix Tim Holtz die cuts from cardboard packaging, colored with Tim Holtz Ranger Ink in “Walnut Stain” and “Frayed Burlap.”) The sandals (JoAnn Craft Essentials) are “climbing” up to the journaling, the same way that the boy is climbing up on his father. A simple circle with the date (Making Memories Rub-ons in “Heidi”) anchors the journaling block, accent paper, chipboard and supporting text to the page. The journaling reads “Fathers make the best jungle gyms for young boys on the beach. John is too cute to sit still!” With color, design and simple embellishments, I was able to create a masculine page that doesn’t scream “No girls allowed!” It illustrates the

love between a father and son, shows action subtly, and, in different color and style choices, would work just as well for a mother and daughter. Though scrapbooking is geared toward the ladies, guys, you’re welcome in this hobby, too. This week’s FREE pick : Pinterest.com. Pinterest is the internet’s equivalent of tearing pictures and articles out of magazines and sharing them with your friends. There are many scrapbook layouts pinned for inspiration, but also home decor, recipes, practical advice and more. Send me an e-mail at awalterich@sunsetscrapbook.com if you’d like to request an invite. Anne Walterich is the owner of Sunset Scrapbooks, a photo preservation and album design service. When not contemplating the gender binary in craft supplies, she can be found online at SunsetScrapbooks.com. on Twitter (twitter.com/@sunsetscrapbook) or on Pinterest.

Scrapbooking Today By Anne Walterich Contributed Article

Over the course of generations, the responsibility for family memory keeping has traditionally fallen to women. It’s no surprise then that overall, scrapbooking leans heavily toward the ladylike in colors and style. Of course there are exceptions, but generally most supplies and products available in stores, as well as most layouts in magazines and online galleries are either feminine or about children. As much as I love to “feminize” a page, sometimes I find it difficult to embellish one in a masculine style. I don’t like most of the “boy” and “girl” specific products available. The sentiments are overwhelmingly actionoriented (“rough and tumble”) for boys and passive (“cute, sweet, princess”) for girls, which is sexist as well as annoying. I stay away from these, but still find it easier to embellish a page with traditionally feminine accents like flowers and hearts simply

because of their availability. Yes, flowers are for everyone, and men have hearts, but they do look out of place on a masculine layout. So how do you “man up” a page without overwhelming it in themed products, taking the risk of too much cutesiness in the opposite direction? I’ve found that the best way to do this is keeping the colors and accents simple. By following basic design principles you can create a layout that works well for either gender, with only product selection differentiating between a “boy” or a “girl” page. For this layout, I used the “rule of thirds.” The green background paper (unknown source) takes up about twothirds of the page, with the orange (“Catching Rays” from Around the Block, aroundtheblock.com) making up the remaining third. The supporting photos also take up one-third of the bottom area of the page, leaving two-thirds for the focal point photo. The chipboard accent clearly (Creating Keepsakes, colored with VersaMagic Chalk Ink in

Sea Breeze and a darker blue ink from an unknown source) defines the split, yet allows the paper beneath to show through. For a feminine page I might have used a curvy flourish, but for a masculine page it would look out of place, even in a “guy” color. Graphic and simple was definitely the way to go. I also used a subtle “visual

triangle” of brads (in the bird’s wing and anchoring the journaling block) to “point” inward to the focal point photo. Some simple rub-ons (Creating Keepsakes) make the title. Using this simple, standard print font looks more masculine than a curvy, cursive one would. The embellishments are simple and gender-neutral,

Keeping the Faith

Dear Pastor, as a Christian, I know I shouldn’t fear, but I feel controlled by it. Can you help me?

By Rev. Michael Lokietek Family Church of Chautauqua County

My dear friend, my heart goes out to you. Being afraid

is a very difficult way to live. The Bible describes the effects of fear as “torment” (I John 4:18). I can attest to the torment that you are experiencing because I was once a fearful person. At the age of 18 I was afraid of the dark, among other things. Some people may think that’s funny, but being under the bondage of fear is no laughing matter! I have learned a great deal since then and will share the steps

that are necessary to be free from fear. The first step towards freedom is to commit yourself to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. When Jesus is our Lord, He gives us the power to overcome fear. One can be saved, but fail to make Jesus Lord. What do I mean? We are saved when we believe that Jesus came to save us from sin. Making Jesus our Lord occurs when we choose to fol-

low Him and try to put away anything that may be displeasing to Him. How does this relate to conquering fear? In the military, for one to have authority, one must be submitted to authority. For us to exercise authority over fear, we must be submitted to Jesus’ commands. When we’re not, the devil can have liberty in our lives (Ephesians 4:27). If you haven’t made a commitment

to Jesus Christ, do it today! A simple prayer from your heart can ready you for the next step. If you have submitted to the Lordship of Jesus, you’re ready to go to step two which is to recognize that the source of fear is from the devil (2 Timothy 1:7, Hebrews 2:14,15). Also, Satan’s weapon of fear doesn’t have to be real; it just has to seem real to you! A good thing to remember is

the acronym F.E.A.R., False Evidence Appearing Real! Someone afraid of the dark may know in their head that there is nothing there, yet they may still feel fear and behave accordingly (i.e. avoidance). The devil’s purpose for fear is to keep you in bondage and ineffective for God’s use. Understanding fear and where it comes from will go a long way to helping you be free. Next week...more on fear!

a love for God so deep that natural death did not move them. Most men love their bodies more than God. On the cross is where Jesus was “made sin for us so we could be made the righteousness of God in Him.” (2 Cor 5:21) On the cross Jesus became legally responsible for the sin of all humanity. He became a wretch. He became a murderer in God’s eyes. He became a pedophile. He became the worm of humanity. On the cross Jesus cried, “Father, Father, why have You forsaken me?” Christ was shouting the awful truth: God had severed His relationship

with His Son because of our sin. The earth mourned this excruciating separation by going into complete darkness for 3 hours. (Luke 23:44) This is the full sum of His rejection. It hurt when they drove the nails into Christ’s hands and feet. But there are pains that are far worse. What is the Bible trying to teach us? It is reminding us that separation from God is worse than natural pain. And if you are separated from God and yet you are not bothered; then perhaps your heart has been numbed by sin and a world that rejects Jesus Christ.

Weekly Word

The Spiritual Suffering of Christ

Rev. Tim Stahlman Family Church of the Southern Tier

When we think of the crucifixion, our minds tend to gravitate to the nails, the thorns, the whip, and the spear. We often are fixated upon the sufferings in Christ’s flesh; as if that was the greatest suffering He faced on our behalf. Here is the truth: The

suffering upon His natural body pales in comparison to the spiritual suffering He faced. So often we think that the death of the body or the pain of our senses is the worst that can happen. People panic if they think they won’t have enough food. People stress when they can’t pay their bills. People tremble at the thought of terminal disease. Yet people have no urgency to develop their spiritual health. They don’t cringe when they skip church. They think nothing of their lack of prayer or Bible meditation. What is worse: A starving body or a starving soul?

Here is what we must remember about Christ: He never once did anything to please or satisfy His flesh. When He was hungry after 40 days of fasting, the devil tempted Him by saying, “If you be the Son of God, then command these stones to be made bread.” (Luke 4:3) Yet Jesus wouldn’t do it. When His disciples implored Him to eat, Jesus responded and said, “I have food that you know not of.” Of course Jesus did naturally eat. But He never did anything simply based on the fact that the flesh demanded it. He is the Master of all flesh. The 5 senses could never rule Him. His body was never His

captain. He is the epitome of self-control. Jesus is quoted, “My food is to do the will of Him that sent me and to finish His work.” (John 4:34) Christ thrived on obeying God. He indulged on serving the Father. This is what was so terrible about the cross. The cross divided Jesus from God. Jesus said, “O Father, glorify me with your own self with the glory which I had with you before the world was.” Jesus longed to be with His Father, and to take Him away from God was unthinkable. We cannot grasp this mentally. Few men have ever cultivated

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Q&A

Some cats may be easier on allergies Q: I recently heard that there are cat breeds that are OK for allergy sufferers. What are they? — via email A: No cat or breed of cat can ever be said to be “OK for allergy sufferers.” While there are some individual cats (studies suggest lighter-colored females) and certain breeds (some Siberian and Rex cats) that mild to moderate allergy sufferers may be able to tolerate better, for those with severe allergies, the risk is probably not worth it. Allergies to cats are so prevalent and so often severe that they’ve been suggested as one of the factors in the increased diagnoses of asthma, especially since more cats than ever before spend their lives inside. It’s not cat fur that causes the problem — which is why lightly furred or hairless cats aren’t the “cure” — but an ingredient in cat saliva that gets deposited on fur when the animal grooms, then spreads with flakes of skin and secretions commonly called “dander.” Some tips to help allergy sufferers: • Keep animals clean. A weekly water bath (no soap needed) for cats has been shown to reduce levels of dander and may make living with a cat workable. It’s best if a non-allergic member of the family handles the pet-grooming chores. • Keep animals out of sleeping areas at all times. While it’s hard to give up the hot-water-bottle pleasures of sleeping with a pet on the bed, your body needs a break from the stress of fighting off allergens. • Limit exposure to other allergens. Keeping all your allergies under control can help your body handle the exposure to a pet. • Most important, work with an allergist who’s willing to work with you. The one whose advice starts and ends with “your cat needs a new home” probably isn’t the one to choose. A good specialist can put together a treatment plan that — along with a commitment to environmental management — may make living with a cat possible for all but the worst allergy sufferers. — Gina Spadafori Do you have a pet question? Send it to petconnection@gmail.com.

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eterinarians have long recognized something very sad about how cats are treated: Compared to dogs, cats aren’t given much medical care at all. And that’s just not right. We know more about the care and treatment of cats than ever, and as veterinarians, we want to share what we know and what we can do for the good of cats everywhere. That means preventive care before a cat gets sick — proactive care and advice that keeps a cat healthy. And Though cats are the most popular pets by numbers, you couldn’t when cats do get sick, tell that based on veterinary visits alone. we veterinarians not ing the ropes of feline medicine ally save you money and your only want to address make your cat’s veterinarian pet pain, spotting problems little health problems before the pro at not only diagnosing early and slowing or even stopthey become big health probhealth issues and troubles, but ping some age-related issues for lems — and sometimes become untreatable — but we also want also at anticipating them. Vet- a good long while. to help treat those problems in erinarians know what problems When you factor in any can be common at what ages. increased risk of health probways that are less painful to For most young, healthy cats, lems, frequent wellness checks our patients. an annual checkup after kitbecome the No. 1 tool available The word is getting out, but tenhood should be enough. to you for keeping your feline too slowly for my taste. As Your cat’s veterinarian may companion in good health and great as you may be in your order basic lab tests to provide for saving you money in the role of pet “parent” at home, baseline information on what’s long run. there’s no substitute for your normal for your pet at the time To return to the car repair cat’s regular wellness checks your pet is spayed or neutered theme: You can pay me now or with the vet. and then again in middle age you can pay me later. Routine When you consider these for an early comparison. health maintenance always visits, think of your cat for a At every visit, your cat should saves. Sadly, if you ignore second as a trusty, well-loved car. You see that car every day get a nose-to-toes examination preventive care for your cat the and an objective assessment way so many people do, it’s your — and you know how it looks of his general health and body cat who will have the most sufand how it sounds. But do you condition. fering when it comes to paying. really understand what goes As your cat enters middleSpecial bonus video: Vetstreet on under the hood? Your cat’s age, your veterinarian may dog-trainer Mikkel Becker veterinarian is responsible for recommend bringing him twice shows how to greet your dog apchecking your cat’s internal a year for routine exams — I propriately to eliminate behavsystems and making sure he’s certainly do. These semi-annuior problems when you are in “running right.” al exams — and the diagnosics and out you home. (http://soc.li/ Long years studying every aspect of animal health and learn- that go with them — can actu- qp8MlLB)

The latest in pet gear — including clothing — will be shown to industry buyers this week at Global Pet Expo. D Global Pet Expo runs this week in Orlando, Fla., filling the massive convention center with nearly 900 exhibitors from all over the world, and featuring more than 2,400 booths with hundreds of thousands of products. The annual trade show packs all nearby hotels with buyers for large chains and small mom-and-pop pet stores, along with dozens of media representatives looking to see what will be the most talkedabout merchandise for Americans’ pampered pets. D Veterinarians see fat cats every day — it’s estimated that more than half of all pets are over their ideal weight — but sometimes the news that a cat is fat comes as a surprise to the owner. When seen from above, a cat should have a waist — an indentation between the ribs and hips, the shape of a modestly proportioned hourglass. A bulge between ribs and hips, however, is bad news on any cat — the equivalent of a potbelly on a person. Cats at ideal weight have ribs that can be felt below a slight fat covering. A cat’s abdomen should never hang down, making even male cats look pregnant. D The flea found on most dogs and cats is called the “cat flea” because the man who discovered it found it on a cat. It could just as easily have been found on a dog. There is a “dog flea,” first described after removal from a dog, but the species is rare and has been found infrequently on dogs in North America over the past 20 years. — Mikkel Becker and Dr. Marty Becker

Chautauqua County Humane Society Pet of the Week

This week we are featuring “Meatball”. He is an 8 month old pit bull mix. He is a sweet boy that loves to play ball. Meatball would do best in a home whose family has patience as he does need some training. He is a sensitive boy that responds best to praise and treats and a kind touch. Once you look into his beautiful eyes, you will see all the love he has to give. If you think you might be the right family for Meatball, stop in at the Adoption Center and meet him. He is ready to go to his furever home. Kitty is still waiting for her purr-fect family!

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UPDATE: Jinx and Shay have been adopted! Joker is still waiting for the right family.

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By the time you read this, Tuesday night will have long passed. But, Tuesday night marked the beginning of postseason basketball in this county. Thank heavens — it’s the best time of the year. Is it March yet? Well, no I suppose it technically isn’t. And certainly the weather wouldn’t show it, either. But, of most importance, the sports calendar says it is. Last year, Jamestown (AA), Cassadaga Valley (B) and Pine Valley (D) did the county proud by winning three of the five sectional championships in New York’s westernmost region. Of course, the Red Raiders historic run took them all the way until the state final, before falling to Mount Vernon. This year, 16 county teams enter the sectional tournaments which tip-off Tuesday night. In addition, Fredonia State’s SUNYAC Tournament started Tuesday night in Geneseo. None perhaps a bigger favorite than the Jamestown Red Raiders in Class AA. The top-seeded Red Raiders enter the sectional tournament at 16-2 with losses to Frontier and Kingston (Section 9). Both were away from home and both come with a bit of a caveat. Jamestown led for virtually the entire game against Frontier before falling apart late. Meanwhile, Kingston is the No. 7 team in the state and was the second game in two days for the Red Raiders miles away from home at the Westchester County Civic Center. For that reason alone, I still think this Jamestown team is the team to beat in AA. Frontier and Kenmore West are certainly no walkovers, but on a neutral court, the only team that I think can beat Jamestown is Niagara Falls. I was a little concerned with how sluggish the Red Raiders had been away from home after three consecutive road games (Clarence, Will North and Frontier) all showed ugly second halves from Jamestown. But, it looks like they head coach Ben Drake and the squad figured something out when they blew out Lancaster on the road to end the regular season. They’ll host the winner of Orchard Park and Clarence, who played Wednesday night (after publication) at Orchard Park. A win there would send Jamestown to the semi-finals to likely get a rematch with Frontier. For the record, despite the one loss, Jamestown has outscored the Falcons by a combined 45 points in their two contests. Also, if anything else, Class AA is filled with tremendous underclassmen. The Final Four at Buffalo State will be entertaining as usual and could provide a prelude for next year’s tournament. Of course, there’s a lot more than Class AA. Although Class B doesn’t have a whole lot of Chautauqua flavor, Dunkirk remains a top-tier squad looking to avenge last years early exit. The Marauders finished last regular season undefeated before getting knocked out in the semifinals to eventual champion Lackawanna. Seniors Mike Donaldson, Kevin Holmes and Josh Mleczko are well aware of that and still pose a pretty good threat in the B-1 bracket. (Editor’s Note: All brackets and schedules can be found as a pullout section on pages 8 and 9). But, standing in their way is the only team they’ve lost to all season — twice. The Olean Huskies are the class of all of Section VI basketball and might just be the best hope for a state title around these parts. Strange enough, Olean doesn’t start any seContinued on pg 3

The 2011-12 Panama Panthers are the top seed in Section VI's Class D Tournament. They'll begin their championship quest against either Ellicottville or West Valley Friday night. (Submitted photo)

By Chris Winkler Star Sports Editor

Four years ago, Panama finished the 2008-09 season with a 5-15 record and just one league win. Nick Lenart was just a freshman, but already the team’s third leading scorer. Now Lenart, who cracked the school’s 1,000-point club earlier this season, along with fellow seniors Zach Lubi, Tyler Marsh and Dylan Stow are in prime position — as the No. 1 seed — to win Section VI’s Class D. “They’re all great guys,” Panama head coach Ed Nelson said. “What makes them so great is that they’re all so

coachable. They make a mistake, I call a timeout, and they fix it.” The Panthers haven’t made too many mistakes this year, though. Panama sits at 15-3 and went 11-1 in CCAA IV. They lost twice in a tournament in Pennsylvania and their one league loss came on the road against Clymer more than a month ago on Jan. 17. Since then Panama has won seven in a row, six by double-digits and the only one under 10 was a nine-point win against North Collins. But, while on the surface it may seem like it’s a championship or bust for Panama, Nelson and his squad has remained even-keeled despite the success. “I wouldn’t call it a disappointment

(to not win the championship,” Nelson said. “I wouldn’t go that far. Last year, we had our hearts set on that and we came up short. This year, we’ve haven’t had a real goal. We’ve just enjoyed the season.” Perhaps enjoying this season the most is Lenart. The senior guard is averaging 21.3 points, 4.8 assists and 4.4 rebounds per game. He leads the team in scoring and assists. But the four-year starter hasn’t been the only reason for success for Panama. Lubi is third on the team in scoring at 13.0 ppg and second on the team in rebounds at 5.5. Then, Marsh (6-foot-1) and Stow (6-footContinued on pg 9

Fredonia Hockey Battles Geneseo In Opening Round Of SUNYAC Tournament

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Brett Mueller and Fredonia plays Geneseo Wednesday night in the ﬁrst round of the SUNYAC Hockey Tournament. With a win, Fredonia would play either Plattsburgh or Oswego next. (Fredonia Sports Information)

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FREDONIA, N.Y. — Does the Fredonia State men's hockey team have another SUNYAC playoff run in it? The question will begin to be answered Wednesday night when the Blue Devils travel to Geneseo for a first-round game. Opening faceoff is 7 p.m. Fredonia State has fared well in tournament road games in recent seasons. Since SUNYAC adopted a single-elimination tournament format in 2006-07 season, the Blue Devils are 5-2 in SUNYAC Tournament road games compared to 1-1 at home. They won the 2007 tournament with three wins, all on the road, and last season won two straight road games before losing at Plattsburgh in the SUNYAC championship game. "I think if you are the No. 1 or No. 2 seed," Fredonia State head coach Jeff Meredith said, "then home ice is a bigger advantage. As the No. 3 to No. 6 seed, with all teams being pretty equal, it can put a lot of pressure on you to play at home. There are a lot

of distractions where as when you play on the road, you just get on the bus, get oﬀ, and play." The Blue Devils, the No. 5 seed, won the most recent regular-season meeting between the teams, 4-2, Jan. 21 at Steele Hall. Brett Mueller, Billy Sanborn, Mike Muhs, and Mat Hehr had the Blue Devil goals and goaltender Mark Friesen made 29 saves. Meredith anticipates a style of game more akin to their first meeting this season, a 2-1 Geneseo home win Oct. 29. The Ice Knights led 1-0 after two periods before Bradley Nunn scored the equalizer early in the third period. Geneseo's David Arduin netted the game-winner with 3:46 remaining. "I look for the game to be pretty physical and tight," Meredith said. "Both teams have been probably not scoring as many goals as they would like to this time of year however, both are defending pretty strong. I would imagine that this might hold true for Wednesday night." With that in mind, Meredith feels special teams will play a big part in the outcome. The Blue Devils were 0 of 8 on the power play compared

to 2 of 8 by the Ice Knights in the two earlier games. Geneseo is the No. 4 seed. "We have to win the special teams game and finish the night positive on our combined PP and PK," Meredith said. "That might be one of the biggest keys."

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Ross Chosen As First Team All-SUNYAC

Fredonia State senior forward Bryan Ross has been chosen First Team All SUNYAC for the 2011-12 season. A Second Team All SUNYAC selection last season, Ross has accumulated 34 points — 10 goals and 24 assists — in 24 games this season. He has 23 points in SUNYAC games, tied for fourth in that category. In addition, his 15 assists rank third in conference games. In addition, Ross has 132 points in four seasons at Fredonia State. That ties him for fifth with Neal Sheehan on Fredonia State's all-time career points list. Ross has a chance to add to his total Wednesday when the Blue Devils travel to Geneseo for a first-round game in the SUNYAC Tournament.

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Solly Wins 5K At Orange And Brown Invitational Contributed Article Fredonia Sports Information

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Fredonia State senior Amanda Solly won the first completed event of Friday's Orange & Brown Invitational at Rochester Institute of Technology. Solly defeated a short field of runners entered in the 5,000 meters with a time of 20:09.02. Anna Hourihan, a sophomore, was fourth in 20:34.40. Another West Seneca native, junior Kateri Walsh, was third in the 800 meters in a field of 32 women with a time of 2:24.96. She outkicked sophomore Kimberly Foltz and freshman Amanda Cocchiara, who were seventh and ninth, respectively — Foltz in 2:27.45, Cocchiara in 2:32.57. In the triple jump, sophomore Emily Cummiskey recorded an ECAC qualifying measurement of 11.14 meters (36.55 feet), which placed her fourth in a field of 19. The Blue Devils had three other fourth-place finishers in field events: Kelci Yousett, a sophomore, finished fourth of 19 in the pole vault by clearing 2.90 meters (9.51 feet); sophomore Erin Parker was fourth of 34 in the long jump with an ECACqualifying score of 5.32 meters (17.45 feet); and sophomore Loren Metzger was fourth in the 20-pound weight throw with a toss of 12.98 meters (42.59 feet).

Metzger was among 33 participants in the weight throw. The field also included junior Kathleen Goodberlet and freshman Jenna Fiacco. Goodberlet was 10th with a throw of 11.94 meters (39.17 feet), and Fiacco was 11th with 11.55 meters (37.89 feet). Goodberlet was also sixth in a field of 35 shotputters, just ahead of frshman Nicole Dessens. Goodberlet measured out at 10.71 meters (35.14 feet), Dessens at 10.66 meters (34.97 feet). In other running events: Becca List, a sophomore, was sixth of 15 runners in the 3,000 meters with a time of 11:17.03; freshman Kelsey Travers was ninth

Bona Women Take Down Xavier, Within Reach Of Clinching A-10’s Top Spot Contributed Article

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ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. — Senior Megan Van Tatenhove set an early tone for No. 22/25 St. Bonaventure (25-2, 12-0 Atlantic 10 Conference) as she scored SBU's first 15 points and the Bonnies cruised to a 66-48 win over Xavier (7-18, 4-8 A-10) on Senior Day at the Reilly Center. Van Tatenhove finished with season-high 24 points in front of a Homecoming Weekend crowd as the Bonnies remained perfect in conference play and moved within one win of clinching the No. 1 seed at the A-10 Championship. The victory snapped a ninegame losing streak to Xavier as Bona picked up its first win over the Musketeers since Jan. 25, 2002. It also extended Bona's winning streak to 14 straight, and continued what is now a 16-game regular-season conference winning streak dating back to last year.

Bonaventure raced out to a 24-7 lead just eight minutes into game. The lead stretched to 23 following a 7-0 run early in the second half and the final 18-point margin was one shy of tying the program's largest win over the Musketeers. St. Bona — the nation's best ball-protecting the team — put that on display against Xavier as the Bonnies committed a season-low four turnovers. Xavier was paced oﬀensively by 10 points each from Tyeasha Moss and Sabrina Johnson. Lakeisha Crouch pulled down a game-best 14 rebounds. While Van Tatenhove was the lone Bona player to reach double-figure scoring, it got at least one rebound from nine diﬀerent players, led by nine from junior Alaina Walker as part of a 43-37 rebounding edge by the Bonnies. With the victory over Xavier, the senior class of Van Tatenhove, Armelia Horton, Jessica Jenkins and Jennie Ashton has now defeated every A-10 school at least once.

Junior Chelsea Bowker came oﬀ the bench to knock down three 3-pointers, while Jenkins — face-guarded the entire game — scored seven points but dished out a season-hightying four assists. St. Bonaventure returns to action at the Reilly Center on Wednesday when it hosts Fordham in its final home contest. Tipoﬀ is scheduled for 7 p.m. from Bob Lanier Court. GAME NOTES: Senior managers Matt Moretti and Jennifer Nabrizny were also honored before the game ... Ashton made her first career start … Van Tatenhove has scored in double figures 71 times in her career … the Bonnies are now 10-0 in games played on Saturday … Walker and Horton each scored six points, while Ashton tallied five … junior Jordan McGee tallied two points for her first points since Jan. 18 versus Richmond … freshman Tatiana Wilson played in her first game since Feb. 4 … Bowker's three 3's are tied for a season high against A-10 teams.

Nicholson Named A-10 Co-Player of the Week Again

of 29 in the 400 meters with a time of 1:03.93; and Travers and two others finished in or just above the top third of 53 women in the 200 meters. Travers was 14th in 28.16 seconds, senior Melissa Cummiskey was 16th in 28.37, and sophomore Lexi Perez was 18th in 28.46. For the men, senior Broncho Rollins broke his own school record in the indoor pole vault and senior Andrew Charsky won the triple jump. Rollins won the pole vault on fewer misses after clearing the bar set at 4.75 meters, which converts to 15.58 feet. He bested 26 other vaulters, including Fredonia State sophomore Ben Nalette, who finished tied for sixth with a clearance of 4.15 meters (13.62 feet).

Charsky defeated 19 other triple jumpers with an ECAC qualifying distance of 13.89 meters (45.57 feet). Other top performances by Fredonia State men: Jonmichael Knapp, a freshman, was second in the 400-meter run with a time of 51.07 seconds. There were 40 entries. In the 800 meters, sophomore Nico Piacentini was fourth in a field of 29 in a time of 1:57.98. Also, freshman Jed Kovalosky was 10th in 2:03.38. Steve Whittemore, a sophomore, was fifth and junior Jack Bennett eighth in a field of 26 runners entered in the mile run. Their times — 4:26.49 for Whittemore, 4:28.02 for Bennett — placed them on the SUNYAC consideration list. In the 200 meters, senior Webster Thomas was sixth in a time of 23.30 seconds. There were 54 men in the event, including the 12thplace finisher in freshman Andrew Burnell, in 23.83 seconds. Cal Hayward, a sophomore, and freshman Alex Gonzalez were separated by nine-hundredths of one second in the 3,000 meters. Hayward was seventh in 9:12.48 followed by Gonzalez in 9:12.57. They were seventh and eighth, respectively, among 26 runners. Fredonia State also finished second in the 4-by-800 relay in a time of 8:10.90. There were six schools entered in the event.

Bonnies Break Into Top-20 In AP Poll At No. 19

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ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. — Riding a program-best 14-game winning streak, the 25-2 St. Bonaventure women's basketball team moved up to No. 19 in the Associated Press Poll released Monday afternoon. The Bonnies, undefeated in Atlantic 10 Conference play at 12-0, are coming oﬀ a 66-48

win over Xavier on Saturday in front of a Homecoming Weekend crowd. The victory extended Bonaventure's regular-season A-10 winning streak to 16 straight, dating back to last season. The only team in the nation with more wins than St. Bonaventure is No. 1 Baylor (27-0). No. 3 Notre Dame is also 25-2 on the year. Bonaventure, which broke into the AP Top 25 three weeks ago at No. 25, was

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The Atlantic 10 has selected St. Bonaventure senior forward Andrew Nicholson and Xavier senior guard Tu Holloway as its Men's Basketball Co-Players of the Week. Nicholson — earning league honors for the second straight week — averaged 25.5 points and 9.0 rebounds, while shooting 4-of-4 from 3-point

range and 60 percent from the ﬂoor overall (20-30) in a split week for the Bonnies. The Mississauga, Ontario, native finished with 19 points, five rebounds and four blocks in a 76-70 loss to league-leader Temple. On senior night versus Rhode Island, Nicholson had 20 points before halftime, totaling 32 points and 13 boards to complete his fifth double-double of the year. Nicholson is just shy of averaging a double-double in his last 10 games, posting 19.7

ranked No. 22 last week before cracking the top-20 for the first time in program history on Monday. The ESPN/USA Today Coaches Poll will be released Tuesday afternoon. The Bonnies were ranked No. 25 in that poll last week. SBU returns to action in its regular-season home finale on Wednesday against Fordham. Tipoﬀ is scheduled for 7 p.m. from Bob Lanier Court.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Fredonia State women’s basketball team pulled within four points in the closing minutes, but could not pull off the upset, falling to Buffalo State 64-56 in the first round of the SUNYAC Tournament on Tuesday. All season long, the Devils showed a penchant for strong second halves, and tonight was no different. The Devils were down 46-30 with 15:48 left in the game points and 9.7 caroms in those before rallying to within four A-10 contests. points late. From the largest deficit, the Devils outscored Holloway led Xavier with 32 the Bengals 23-11 over the points (one shy of his career next 14 minutes. A free throw high), six rebounds, five asby Kristina Kuscht made it a sists and two steals in a win 57-53 game with 1:45 left. over Dayton. Massachusetts redshirt fresh- The Bengals used a three man forward Maxie Esho was pointer from Olivia Luciani chosen as the league's Rookie and a pair of free throws over its next three possessions to of the Week after scoring a career-high 18 points in UM- gain back the momentum, upping its lead to nine, 62-53. ass' narrow 72-71 loss to La Salle in the Mullins Center on Fredonia State’s Jaimie Warren Saturday night. responded with a three of her

own to make it a two-possession game with 15 seconds to go. The Devils then fouled Barb Kiliszek to slow the clock. She converted both free throws to essentially close out the game. The Devils were bidding to become the first No. 8 seed to defeat a No. 1 seed since 2003. That year, the Devils downed Geneseo to move into the

semi-finals. The Devils were led by 23 points from Becky Hebert. Warren added 14 points and a team-high seven rebounds. The Devils featured two seniors playing their last games in a Blue Devil uniform — Liz Wierbinski and Nicole Calbi. Wierbinski collected four points and four rebounds. Calbi — one of the top playmakers in Division III — finished with six assists and four points. Bianca Smiley had 21 points and 10 rebounds for Buﬀalo State. The Bengals improve to 24-2. The Devils finish the season with a 10-15 record.

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Professional Rodeo Coming To Chautauqua County For 68th Consecutive Year By Paul Cooley

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The thrills and excitement of ini professional rodeo are headed 98. to Chautauqua County for the 68th consecutive year as the Gerry Volunteer Fire Department’s fund raising event is scheduled nightly at 8 p.m., Aug. 1-4, in their arena six miles north of Jamestown on Route 60. C More than 125 PRCA cowboys and cowgirls from across the country will be competing for $30,000 in prize money in th- the seven traditional rodeo , in events — bareback and saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, Alextie-down roping, team roping, hs barrel racing, and bull riding. A new stock contractor, Paintz in ed Pony Rodeo, an enlarged ec- midway, a free kids’ rodeo, new specialty and comedy acts, and increased prize monere

ey, along with the famous beef barbeque dinners served daily in the Conference Center with no increase in prices promise a bigger and better rodeo than ever. For additional information visit the rodeo website at www.gerryrodeo.org. In addition to the rodeo, the site hosts other events such as the Scandinavian Festival and the Western New York Equipment Auction. For information concerning rental prices and availability of the rodeo grounds or the Conference Center, which seats 225 and features a full kitchen, call Dave Hall at (716) 489-8529. The Department’s Fire Hall is also available for smaller groups of 100. All proceeds from the rodeo and the rental fees support the Volunteer Fire Department, which responds to more than 350 fire and rescue calls each year.

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Bills 'Far Apart' In Talks With WR Johnson

By John Wawrow Associated Press

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Stevie Johnson and the Buffalo Bills are still “far apart'' in contract talks. And the receiver doesn't expect the team to use its franchise tag to retain him, a person familiar with discussions told The Associated Press on Sunday. The person spoke with The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because talks are ongoing. The update on talks comes after the two sides exchanged oﬀers last week, and agreed to meet at the NFL combine in Indianapolis this week. Johnson has led the Bills in receiving in each of the past two seasons and is eligible to become a free agent next month. The Bills have a policy against discussing contract talks. General manager Buddy Nix did say last month that he would like to re-sign Johnson. Starting Monday, NFL teams can begin using a franchise tag to retain the rights of their prospective free agents. Applying the tag would not prevent the Bills from continuing to negotiate a longterm contract with Johnson. However, if a deal is not reached, it would put the team in a position to have to pay the receiver about $9.4 million next season. Such a contract would handcuﬀ the Bills' payroll, and

Stevie Johnson (No. 13) and the Buffalo Bills appear to be going their separate ways as the free agency deadline looms with no deal in place. (AP Photo)

limit their ability to sign other free agents to improve a team that's not made the playoﬀs in 12 seasons — the NFL's longest active drought. The Bills haven't used the tag since 2006, when they designated cornerback Nate Clements their franchise player. Clements signed the $7.2 million oﬀer, under the condition the team would allow him to become a free agent the following season. Johnson has not discussed how much he's seeking, except to say he's not asked the team to pay him $9 million or $10 million a season, which would put him in the upper echelon of NFL receivers. Johnson's value has gone up

since the Bills took a chance on using a seventh-round pick on selecting the player out of Kentucky in the 2008 draft. Sparingly used in his first two seasons, Johnson's production took oﬀ in 2010, when he had 82 catches for 1,073 yards and 10 touchdowns in supplanting veteran Lee Evans as the Bills' top threat. Johnson maintained his production this season after Buffalo traded Evans to Baltimore in August. He finished with 76 catches for 1,004 yards and seven touchdowns in becoming the team's first receiver to have consecutive 1,000-yard seasons. As productive as he's been, Johnson has landed in hot

water for his over-the-top celebrations. He was benched for the final three quarters of the Bills' finale at New England after being flagged a second time in six games — and third time in two years — for an excessive touchdown celebration. Losing Johnson would be a big blow to a Bills offense that lacks experienced depth at the receiver position, and for an offense that made strides under quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick last season. Despite a 6-10 finish, in which Buffalo lost eight of its final nine games, the Bills finished 14th in the NFL in yards gained — the team's best showing since finishing 11th in 2002.

WCA To Hose Strike Out Heart Disease Bowl-A-Thon

Front Row: Payton Glavey-1st 2nd Row: Tyler Mathews-Finalist, Adam Sellari-3rd, Michael Benedict-1st, Braden Wilkins-2nd 3rd Row: Tristan Moldenhauer-Finalist, Albert Chapa-2nd & 3rd in the Absolute, Andrew Monter-2nd & 2nd in the Absolute, Jacob foreHarvey-Finalist, Jacob Wilkins-3rd & Norman Yonkers with the team trophy for 2nd Place.

Norman Yonkers’ Karate Connection MMA Academy’s Grappling Team traveled to ed Slippery Rock, Pa., on Feb. n- 18 for the Rock Solid 2012 Challenge. The team competed in their s various age and weight groups on in the No-Gi Tournament. m. m.

The grappling team trains in Gokor Chivichyan’s Hayastan Grappling System under Norman Yonkers. Their next tournaments will be to North Carolina in March and then to the annual Norman Yonkers’ NYS Grappling ChampionMembers of the WCA Heart Center are preparing for the inaugural Strike Out Heart Disease Bowl-A-Thon which will take place on ship held on April 14th at Monday, Feb. 27 at the Fountain Bowl in Jamestown. Pre-Registration Forms are now available at WCA Hospital for this heart health Fredonia High School. awareness event which will pay tribute to loved ones who have battled heart disease and will support WCA’s Cardiac Rehab program.

niors and are led by a monster sophomore class that includes St. Bonaventure basketball head coach Mark Schmidt’s son, Nick Schmidt. The Huskies feature a huge front line that has hurt Dunkirk a bit. Regardless, anything less than reaching Buﬀ. State would nd a have to be a letdown for head . coach Jerome Moss, who is having a fantastic run at es Dunkirk lately. The MaraudLiz ers will open Friday night bi. against the winner of Depew/ Medina game. Cal- Classes C and D are where kers the locals reside though. After with last year’s thrilling march to the championship, head ts coach Rich Cliﬀord and the o Cassadaga Valley Cougars to have a bit of work to do again to accomplish that feat. The good news for C.V. is Dustin n Schauman is still around and the Cougars wouldn’t have to play OTC Middle College until the semi-finals if they

can advance that far. The biggest potential matchup though, is Silver Creek and Maple Grove in the C-2 championship. The top two seeds in the bracket will face plenty of competition along the way, but what look like the two best county teams from the lower divisions could make for an instant classic. Finally Class D gives the county its best shot for the state tournament participant. The top three teams in the bracket, Panama, Sherman and Clymer are the overwhelming favorites to win the tournament. It will be tough for me to get out there this weekend as all games are at the school with the higher seed. But, come Monday semi-finals will begin at Buﬀalo State and Jamestown Community College. And hey, March will be here next Thursday. Let the madness begin.

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On Monday, Feb. 27, in celebration of National Heart Month, WCA Hospital will host the inaugural Strike Out Heart Disease Bowl-AThon at the Fountain Bowl (3316 Fluvanna Avenue, Jamestown). Presented by America’s Mattress and Serta, this charity event will promote good heart health and pay tribute to loved ones who have battled, or are battling heart disease.

Heart Disease tee shirts are now on sale at WCA Hospital and will be available at the event. In addition, WCA is accepting donations for tribute hearts that will be displayed in honor or in memory of loved ones who are heart patients. All of the proceeds from this year’s bowling event will benefit the WCA Heart Center through the purchase of new equipment for the Cardiac Rehab program. Pre-Registration Forms are available on-line at www.wca-

hospital.org, at the Fountain Bowl, or at WCA Hospital (Administration, Wellness, and Cardiology). For only $10, attendees will enjoy two games of bowling, shoes, and some heart-healthy snacks. Bowling will be organized in a Scotch Doubles format, a fun format which allows sign up as a Team of Two or as an Individual. Registration is limited to the first 280 bowlers. For more information, please call Toni DeAngelo at (716) 664-8677.

Moon Brook Charity Golf Classic Donates $5,000 to St. Susan Center Contributed Article St. Susan Center

Organizers of the Moon Brook Charity Golf Classic are doing their part to give back to their community. Oﬃcers of the annual pro-am tournament — which takes place every June at the Moon Brook Country Club — recently presented the St. Susan Center with a $5,000 check to help with operations in 2012. Standings as of Feb. 19, 2012 “We wanted to support local Gary Oehler is first in the 1. 8 Ball Assassins causes. At the top of our list Purple Tier. Steve Gimbrone is 2. Simply Wicked Pool was the St. Susan Center first in the Red tier. Victoria 3. Ball Busters and the work they do, which Collins is first in the Yellow Tier. Kit Carpenter is first in 4. Da Wicked Skibbies the Blue Tier. 5. Ronnie’s Crazy 8’s For more information contact 6. Jamestown Street Tavern David Covert, Division Rep at Top Gun 698-2291.

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“One in four men and women die from heart disease each year in the United States,” says Toni DeAngelo, Wellness Director at WCA Hospital. “We all have a loved one who has been diagnosed with heart disease. This event gives us an opportunity to honor loved ones, promote good heart health, benefit our Cardiac Rehab patients, and have fun!” This bowling event will begin with sign-in and a basket auction at 5 p.m., followed by bowling at 6 p.m. Both shortand long-sleeve Strike Out

is feeding our neighbors,” explains 2011 tournament chairman Mike Roberts. “It’s important because they had some challenges in 2011, so we wanted to help them with a $5,000 donation so they can get a little closer to the black.” St. Susan Executive Director Sue Colwell says she is extremely grateful for the donation. “This is huge for us because for every dollar donated, we can purchase up to $5 in food from the Western New York Food Bank,” she explained. “We are very grateful to the

Moon Brook Charity Golf Classic for thinking of our organization to help us with our financial needs.” The St. Susan Center occupies part of the Gateway Center building on Water St. in Jamestown. On average, more than 300 meals are served each day at St. Susan. Its doors are open Monday — Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Starting this year, the Moon Brook Charity Golf Classic will oﬃcially be known as the Frank A. Farrell Jr. Memorial Pro-Am

Tournament. It will once again feature 30 pros from the Western New York PGA each year. The pros will then team-up with 90 amateur golfers. Anyone interested in making a donation or volunteering some time at St. Susan's can do so by contacting the center at 716-664-2253. They can also be found online at stsusancenter.org. To learn more about the 2012 Frank A. Farrell Jr. Memorial Pro-Am Tournament, visit the country club online at moonbrookcc.com or call 716-484-1720.

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SPRINT CUP

Race: Daytona 500 Where: Daytona International Speedway When: Sunday, 12:00 p.m. (ET) TV: FOX 2011 Winner: Trevor Bayne

Race: Drive4COPD 300 Where: Daytona International Speedway When: Saturday, 12:00 p.m. (ET) TV: ESPN 2011 Winner: Tony Stewart

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Race: NextEra Energy Resources 250 Where: Daytona International Spdwy When: Friday, 7:00 p.m. (ET) TV: SPEED 2011 Winner: Michael Waltrip

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Kyle Busch, driving the No. 18 Toyota, spins out in front of driver Brad Keselowski’s No. 2 Dodge during the Budweiser Shootout at Daytona International Speedway on February 18, 2012 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (NASCAR photo)

pack is back

Effort to curb two-car tandems debuts at 2012 Shootout

ased on the results of last Saturday’s Budweiser Shootout at Daytona, Sunday’s 54th annual Daytona 500 will feature the kind of restrictor-plate racing that fans have been demanding. NASCAR officials appear to have succeeded in limiting the two-car tandems that fans had come to dislike, and bringing back the big packs of cars that have proven to be popular over the years. But as expected, the tandem style of racing came into play at the end of the Shootout as Kyle Busch and Tony Stewart paired up and drove away from the pack to decide the win among themselves, with Busch surging past Stewart just as the two approached the finish line. But the return of pack racing also has brought back the big crashes that were associated with it in the past. Of the 25 drivers who started the 75-lap race, only 13 were still running at the finish and only 10 of them were on the lead lap. Busch was a factor at the end of the Shootout mostly because he managed to save his car during at least two mid-race incidents.

Among the lessons learned from the Shootout that will apply to Sunday’s Daytona 500 are that drivers must be extra careful when pushing the car in front of them, and that pushing can only be done for a short time before the pusher’s engine overheats, something that occurs because of NASCAR’s rules related to engine cooling. Busch said in his Shootout winner’s interview that he expects drivers to be more cautious in the 500, as much more is at stake in NASCAR’s showcase race than in the non-points Shootout. “It will be a little bit calmer,” he said. “It’s all in the drivers’ hands, how boring or how exciting we want to make the race. I think [the Shootout] was pretty exciting, the reason being because it’s a non-points race.” Busch, who delivered a victory for sponsor M&M’s in the company’s first race with him since his one-race suspension at Texas last fall, went on to say that even though drivers will be more cautious in the 500, they won’t be just riding around until the end. “When you get to the Daytona 500, there’s going to be some

Dale Earnhardt Jr. (NASCAR photo) moments there where you’re pushing, trying to see what your car is going to do, whatnot,” he said. “You have to keep your water temperatures in check, the front and back bumpers on your car, you got to keep the sides on your car. You have to be there at the end. “When it comes down to the last 50 miles, 25 miles, 10 miles, it’s going to get hectic. We’re probably going to be spinning

each other out and hopefully being able to miss it all.” Dale Earnhardt Jr., one of the more vocal critics of tandem-style racing, said he likes the current form of racing more than the tandem style, but he cautioned that more changes need to be made. “I like it better,” he said. “The closing rate is a little fast. Guys will go flying backwards and forwards … I think we have really made a lot of great improvements and I have more of my destiny in my hands in this type of racing … “I felt like I had control of my race and had potential to win the race if I made all the right moves. That is all I can ask for.” He went on to commend NASCAR officials for their offseason work on the issue. “NASCAR should be pretty proud of what they have done and hope that they get a good response, which I’m sure they will,” he said. “We still need to keep trying to make it even better. “This is not the end. This is just the beginning of trying to put a great package out here. It is a great improvement, really good. I’m pretty pleased with what I saw.”

Ford drivers flexed their muscle in qualifying for Sunday’s Daytona 500. Roush Fenway Racing teammates Carl Edwards and Greg Biffle locked down the top two starting positions, and Ford drivers took four of the top five qualifying spots and six of the top nine. Dale Earnhardt Jr., third in qualifying, was the fastest Chevrolet. Martin Truex Jr., seventh, was the top Toyota, and A.J. Allmendinger, 18th, was the fastest Dodge driver. It was the seventh time that Ford swept the front row for the Daytona 500 and the 12th time that a Ford driver won the pole. Edwards pointed out that a pole at Daytona isn’t really a driver’s accomplishment, since all the driver does is hold the accelerator pedal to the floor and take the shortest route around the track. “It’s a sign of the strength of your team, and it’s not that we just have one car up there, to have that whole front row says a lot about Roush Fenway Racing, about Ford,” he said. Positions three through 43 for the Daytona 500 will be set after Thursday’s Gatorade Duels, with the top 35 teams in points from last year guaranteed starting spots, and three others assured of starting the Great American Race because of their qualifying results.

Spotlight follows Danica debut Speedweeks 2012 marks the start of Danica Patrick’s first full-time season in NASCAR, and the media focus on her has been essentially full time as well. A few days into Speedweeks, Patrick had held her own, on the track and in front of the cameras and microphones. During her appearance at Daytona’s Media Day, she fielded a variety of questions and seemed comfortable in the spotlight, a position not unfamiliar to her, as she came to NASCAR after being the most visible driver in the IndyCar series. She was asked about her chances of winning the Daytona 500 and responded that it would take a good bit of luck for that to happen. She went on to offer a more realistic opinion of what it would take for her to say her first Sprint Cup race was a success. “First off, it’s the Daytona 500, and everybody wants to win it, of course,” she said. “It’s just going to depend on looking back at the picture of the race, and ‘Did you run up front at all? What happened? Did I make any mistakes?’” “… Ultimately we all want to win, but at the end of the day it’s going to depend on probably looking back at the race and assessing my mistake level.” She pointed out that being the focus of many a media member is not new to her. “Let’s not forget I’ve been exposed to the Indy 500, which is one of the biggest races in the world if not the biggest race in the world, and there’s lots of media around that, too, and lots of hype for – kind of like this – an extended period of time,” she said. Patrick did say there are some uncomfortable aspects of being one of the few females in her sport, including hearing an occasional sexist remark. “I think probably until it’s 50/50 girls and boys, you’re going to hear some of that,” she said before questioning why the term “sexy” is used to describe an attractive female. “It has such a negative connotation to it. You don’t say those kinds of things to frame it like that for a guy or even sometimes talk about it, but it seems like with female athletes, if they are pretty, they only know how to describe them in a sexual way… “I just wonder why we can’t talk about it in a different way. Why can’t there be other words for it? Why does it have to be somewhat negatively twisted?”

Younger Dillon brother deserves not to be overlooked by media, fans Often in the past, what turns out to be a watershed event at Daytona gets overshadowed by the news of the day. In 2006, a rookie won the Budweiser Shootout, but his victory was essentially overlooked, as most members of the media focused on Tony Stewart’s complaints about the dangers of racing at Daytona. That rookie was Denny Hamlin, who went on to win two races, three poles and finish third in the Cup standings in his first full-time Cup season. Similarly, back in 2000, Kurt Busch’s secondplace finish in his truck series debut at Daytona was pushed aside, attention-wise, by Geoffrey Bodine’s horrific crash in the same race. Busch went on to win four races that season and was full-time in Cup a year later. This year, a promising young driver, Ty Dillon, is starting his first full-time season in the Camping World Truck Series at the same time most of the media is focusing on Danica Patrick’s move to NASCAR full-time and on a new style of racing for the Daytona 500. Dillon, the younger brother of defending truck series champion Austin Dillon and a grandson of team owner Richard Childress, is kicking off his season with some lofty goals and some great equipment. He’s taking over the trucks driven last year by Austin, who is moving to the Nationwide Series. “My ultimate goal is to win five races and the championship, but definitely the rookie of the year,” Dillon told reporters from SPEED TV. “I know I’ve set my goals high, but I’ve got every resource in the world at my disposal, so we should be able to accomplish some of those goals.”

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SPEAKING Women who have raced 2 in the Daytona 500 (Janet Guthrie in 1977 started 39th and finished 11th and in 1980 started 18th and finished 11th; Shawna Robinson in 2002 started 36th and finished 24th)

Ty Dillon (NASCAR photo) Ty and his older brother Austin followed similar paths to the truck series, starting in the Legends division, then advancing through the short track racing divisions, racing mostly on dirt. Ty often took over the cars Austin had driven the year before, which has led to the two having similar driving styles. “We both have been raised in racing the same way and had the same mentors and were both brought up through the dirt track ranks in the exact same manner, so in a certain way, our driving styles are very similar,” Ty said. “But we react to situations entirely differently because our personalities are so different. “I’m more of a laid-back, quiet person, while Austin is more of a go-getter, big talker who is

always on the chip. I like to ease myself into things and show up when people aren’t really expecting it. I guess you say I’m the sleeper.” The Dillon brothers are no strangers to the NASCAR scene. During their childhood, they were escorted to many a race by their grandfather, who kept them by his side throughout the weekend. “He’s always there for us for anything we need, whether it’s personal or racing-related, and even when we don’t realize we need something,” Dillon said. “He’s done it all in this sport and led this life for a while, so there’s no question he can’t answer. “I realize how fortunate I am. Not very many people can say they drive for their grandfather in NASCAR, so it’s a pretty cool deal.”

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Danica Patrick’s best 4 NASCAR finish (in last year’s Nationwide race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway)

Laps led by Danica 18 Patrick in Nationwide Series competition Career NASCAR 25 starts for Danica Patrick (all in the Nationwide Series, in 2010 and 2011)

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2011-12 NAHL Standings Central Division

GP W

OTL PTS

(Through Feb. 22) x- Clinched Playoff Spot

x- Bismarck x- Alexandria x- Austin x- Aberdeen Minot

47 46 45 48 47

37 30 25 24 5

9 13 15 18 40

1 3 5 6 2

Midwest Division

GP W

South Division OTL PTS x- Amarillo

x- Janesville x- St. Louis Springfield Coulee Region Chicago

48 46 46 47 48

33 32 21 16 10

12 12 23 24 34

3 2 2 7 4

North Division

75 63 55 54 12

69 66 44 39 24

Topeka Texas Corpus Christi Odessa Wichita Falls New Mexico

GP W

48 48 48 47 46 48 49

36 32 28 22 17 17 17

5 14 13 21 24 27 29

OTL PTS

7 2 7 4 5 4 3

79 66 63 48 39 38 37

GP W

OTL PTS

x- Port Huron Kalamazoo Traverse City Michigan Jamestown

51 47 43 49 46

34 29 22 18 15

14 15 16 26 27

3 3 5 5 4

West Division

GP W

OTL PTS

Fairbanks Alaska Wenatchee Fresno Kenai River Dawson Creek

47 45 46 46 45 45

29 28 26 21 23 9

11 14 15 16 20 33

7 3 5 9 2 3

71 61 49 41 34

65 59 57 51 48 21

Ironmen Drop Two Consecutive Shootouts Against Janesville By David Olesky Jamestown Ironmen

The Jamestown Ironmen fell 2-1 in a shootout to the Janesville Jets for the second consecutive night. Once again Jamestown needed a magnificent performance from their goalie Joey Ballmer who finished with 36 saves. The Ironmen started the game much better than they did on Friday and they jumped out to a 1-0 lead with an early goal by Zack Szajner. Szajner parked himself in the slot and John Roisum found him with a nice pass after keeping the puck in the zone. Szajner fired the puck into an open net and things looked good for Jamestown early. Unfortunately for the Ironmen the lead would be short lived. Janesville answered back on a blast from inside the faceoﬀ circle by Jake Horton. Jamestown outshot Janesville 10-9 in the first period, which was probably their best of the weekend. Like Friday, the game would remain 1-1 through three periods because of the goaltending of Ballmer. He stopped 15 shots in the second period alone and had the Jets shaking their heads with his miraculous pad saves. The teams traded chances in the overtime period but eventually ended up in a shootout.

Aaron Scheppelman and the Jamestown Ironmen have just 14 games left, including the next ﬁve at home. (Jamestown Ironmen photo

This shootout was much closer as Ballmer stopped four of the five shots he saved but the Ironmen could not solve Tony Kujava for the second straight night. Jake Horton played the role of hero for Janesville with the only goal in the shootout to go along with his regulation goal.

The Ironmen will be oﬀ next weekend before returning home to take on the Michigan Warriors on Friday March 2 and Saturday March 3. Good seats are still available for all five remaining home games. Friday night, the Ironmen used an outstanding performance by Ballmer to steal one point

Jamestown Ironmen Visit WCA Hospital Contributed Article Jamestown Ironmen

The Jamestown Ironmen paid a visit to WCA Hospital early Wednesday afternoon, delivering roses to patients and employees of the hospital. Being the day after the Valentine’s holiday, the players aimed to spread some joy and smiles to those at WCA. “It is always great to make someone happy,” said Ironmen forward, Anthony Coles. “It’s an awesome feeling when you have the ability to make Pictured from (left to right) Aaron Arm, WCA Nurse, patient Candace Stawitzky, Joey Ballmer, Aaron somebody smile.” Scheppelman and Anthony Coles. The team’s hospital visit comes final North Division playfunds to support WCA’s Link’s all week in preparation for a less than two weeks after the oﬀ spot. The Ironmen have pair of home games against Charity and the fi ght against “Pink the Rink” event at the 16 games remaining on the the Janesville Jets this Friday breast cancer. Jamestown Savings Bank schedule with three games in and Saturday. Jamestown sits Arena. At this event, the The Ironmen of the North hand on Michigan. seven points back from the Ironmen auctioned oﬀ jerseys American Hockey League and merchandise to help raise have been hitting the ice hard Michigan Warriors and the

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from the Janesville Jets in a 2-1 shootout loss on Friday night. Jamestown was able to withstand some early pressure by the Jets, but eventually they would find themselves in penalty trouble. They killed off the first Janesville power play, but Jordan Bancroft blasted a shot by Ballmer to give Janesville a 1-0 lead on their second power play opportunity. Jamestown would answer back later in the first period on a strange goal by Nick Bingaman. Bingaman tried to center a pass in front of the net and it deflected off the defenseman and then off the back of Jets goalie Tony Kujava before crossing the goal line. There was no more scoring until the shootout and that is when Ballmer had to be good. Jamestown was outshot 36-20 in the game and 24-14 through the final two periods and overtime. Janesville finally figured out how to score on Ballmer in the shootout. All three Janesville shooters found the back of the net while Kujava stopped all three Ironmen shooters he faced. The one point pulls Jamestown within six points of the last and final playoff spot. They will take the ice again on Saturday night at 7:05 p.m. as they host the Janesville Jets for the second and final time this season.

Schedule

Game Michigan Warriors * Michigan Warriors * Traverse City North Stars * Traverse City North Stars * Traverse City North Stars * at Traverse City North Stars * at Traverse City North Stars * at Traverse City North Stars * at Port Huron Fighting Falcons * at Kalamazoo Jr K-Wings * at Kalamazoo Jr K-Wings * at Traverse City North Stars * at Traverse City North Stars * at Traverse City North Stars *

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Sign Of Spring: MLB Teams Report To Camp Angels Prepare For Pujols By Tom Withers Associated Press

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — C.J. Wilson parked his car and laughed while signing autographs for faceless fans who handed bats, balls and cards to the pitcher from the other side of a brick wall. An early rite of spring training complete, Wilson, one of the Angels' new big-ticket additions, headed to the clubhouse. “You're the man, C.J.,'' one fan yelled to the left-hander, who signed a $77.5 million contract in December. “Word,'' Wilson said. He's the man for one day, and one day only. On Monday, Albert Pujols arrives. The former St. Louis slugger, who rocked baseball this winter by signing a roughly $250 million contract with the Angels and instantly transforming them into the team to beat, will report Monday to begin the next chapter of his career. The plans are for the three-time MVP to greet his new teammates, take some grounders at first base and then batting practice inside Tempe Diablo Stadium before holding a news conference at a resort hotel across the street. The Angels have booked an amphitheater to handle the

expected media crush. Pujolspalooza begins. The 32-year-old's locker, situated just inside the main clubhouse door and between the stalls of Bobby Abreu and Torii Hunter, was stacked Sunday with just-out-of-thebox cleats, jerseys, jackets and everything else he'll need for the next six weeks in Arizona. At least the Angels' red and white match the colors Pujols wore with the Cardinals. However, from the manager, to the league, to the fans, to the city he'll now adopt as his in-season home, everything The media welcomed Albert Pujols as you might expect as the else will be brand new for slugger arrived for training camp for the first time with the Los Pujols. Angeles Angels. (AP Photo) During his lunch break from the Rangers. “We saw that last whose owner Arte Moreno meetings with coaches, Angels spent a combined $331.5 year with St. Louis. If you take manager Mike Scioscia inihim out of that lineup, it's not million during the off-season tially tried to act as if this was remodeling his team into very threatening. But you put just a typical spring for his him in there and it's Òh man, perennial power. team. It's anything but. Before connecting for his first we've got to pitch to (Lance) “Being in the game this long, Berkman, (Matt) Halladay homer for the Halos, Pujols you're always excited this and (David) Freese.' I think he has already altered his new time of year,'' said Scioscia, will have the same effect here. club dramatically. He's sold who played 13 seasons for tickets and merchandise. He's “The guy's got a career .418 the Dodgers and is beginning raised the Angels' profile and on-base percentage or somehis 13th season managing the their expectations. And, as thing ridiculous. He's going to Angels. “Spring training is be on base, at the worst, a lot one of the most feared hitters really a fun time, seeing the for these guys. There are only of his generation, Pujols has guys again and getting them so many guys you can put on given them a frightful prestogether and getting on the base before you have to pitch ence in the middle of their field. lineup, one that keeps pitchers to somebody. If the 5-6-7 guys “I'll admit there's a little differ- awake at night. stay within themselves, they'll ent excitement this year.'' “He's going to improve the of- have a lot more pitches to It's been that way since Dec. fense single-handedly because hit and a lot more chances to 8, when Pujols agreed to the he's such a force,'' said Wilson, drive runs in because of him.'' second-biggest contract in who went 16-7 last season for Mark Trumbo didn't mind history and joined the Angels,

Papelbon Eager To Get Started With Phillies By Fred Goodall Associated Press

CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Jonathan Papelbon relishes the challenge of trying to help the Philadelphia Phillies win another World Series. He is accustomed to lofty expectations after spending seven seasons with the Boston Red Sox and insists a change of scenery and the $50 million, four-year contract he signed this winter shouldn't make his job with his new team any more difficult. “I like pressure. That what makes me tick, man,'' the 30-year-old closer said Saturday on the eve of the Phillies' first spring training workout for pitchers and catchers. “I'm excited.'' Making the playoffs hasn't been a problem for the Phillies, who have won five consecutive NL East titles and enter 2012 as the team to beat in the division. But ultimately, manager Charlie Manuel and his players know the club will be judged on whether they get back to the World Series — and win it. Since winning it all in 2008, Philadelphia has regressed in the postseason — returning to the World Series but losing to the New York Yankees in 2009, falling short in the NL championship series in 2010 and exiting in the divisional round last year after winning a franchise-record 102 games in the regular season. Papelbon, who won a World Series with the Red Sox in 2007, said club and fan expectations are similar in Boston and Philadelphia. That's one of the reasons he liked the idea of joining the Phillies and doesn't feel the burden will be on him to get the team over the hump in the playoffs. “There's not going to be one guy that comes in this clubhouse that's going to make a difference,'' said Papelbon, a four-time AL All-Star who had 219 saves with the Red Sox. “I think every year you start fresh and you see what guys you

being kicked oﬀ first base and moved over to third to make room for Pujols. Raised in Orange County, Calif., Trumbo pulled for the Angels long before he played for them. He's got a good sense of the team's history, and the signing of Pujols, who many thought would stay in St. Louis, caused a reaction unlike anything before it. “It was awesome, he said. “I haven't seen a buzz like that — ever,'' he said. After Pujols and Wilson signed, the Angels held a pep rally for fans, who have been stocking up on No. 5 jerseys for months and figure to buy more as the season wears on. “I live near the stadium and drove by and saw the massive amount of cars,'' Trumbo said. “I guess I wasn't surprised because those are monumental signings.'' As for being one of Pujols' teammates, Trumbo isn't sure what to expect. However, he intends to make the most of being around the nine-time All-Star. “It hasn't quite set in for me, honestly,'' he said. “I guess you kind of imagine what the benefits will be, not only for him but for everyone around him. A lot of guys might be vying for that No. 2 spot. It's going to be a real pleasure just watching him work. I hear he's a workaholic. I've yet to

meet him, but people say he's a special person and a special player. “I just look forward to picking his brain and shadowing him. I don't have to ask questions. I can just watch what he's doing and try to pick up on that. There's a reason he's as good as he is.'' Scioscia knows this spring may be unlike any he's experienced before. There will be more attention on his team, more media demands for him and his players, who must adjust to being in a superstar's shadow. Pujols will bring it all. And as Scioscia is concerned, it's all good. “I can't imagine it being anything but positive,'' he said. “Albert is good for a reason, and it's not just natural ability. He respects the game. He takes as much pride in his defense and baserunning as he does in the batter's box. He's a professional so it will be a positive to be around him and that chemistry shouldn't be an issue. “We'll worry more about the on-field chemistry, how he folds in with Howie (Kendrick) at second, the right-side defense. All that stuﬀ is much more of a focus on doing that then there is wondering what will happen in the clubhouse. It will all be positive in the clubhouse.''

Yankees Rivera Hints 2012 Could Be His Final Season Contributed Article Associated Press

The Philadelphia Phillies new closer Jonathan Papelbon is looking forward to his 2012 season, his ﬁrst not being a member of the Boston Red Sox. (AP Photo)

have in your clubhouse and you really just try to get that team camaraderie as good as you can get and get everybody kind of pulling on the same rope in the same direction,'' he added. “If we're able to do that, we can do some special things. But like I said, no one guy's going to come in here and all of a sudden make it a World Series championship team.'' Papelbon replaces Ryan Madson, who converted 32 of 34 save opportunities in 2011 in his first season as Philadelphia's closer. His contract with the Phillies is the largest ever for a reliever. The right-hander had 31 saves in 2011, but also was on the mound when Boston completed a monumental collapse that allowed Tampa Bay to overcome a nine-game deficit in September to earn the AL wild-card spot on the final night of last season. The reliever was one strike away from securing a win over Baltimore before yielding two runs in a 4-3 loss. After initially deadpanning that he thinks about that game “every day, all day,'' Papelbon quickly reversed field and said he's moved on

from the disappointment. He said a conversation he had early in his career with Yankees closer Mariano Riviera taught him how to deal with tough moments such as those. “I don't think about it at all, man. It's something that when I was a rookie and I made my first All-Star game I had a chance to talk with Mo about what's the biggest thing that's going to make me successful in this game. His first answer was `short-term memory,''' Papelbon recalled. “You've got to be able to learn from the situation. But I don't sit there and think about it all spring. You go over things, you try to learn from them, but you've got to be able to turn the page.'' Papelbon said he will miss the friendships he made in Boston, but is excited about getting to know a new group of teammates in Philadelphia. He likes the idea of facing new hitters, instead of those he's grown accustomed to facing year after year, and is looking forward to the NL style of baseball. He'll miss all those YankeesRed Sox battles for supremacy Continued on pg 10

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Mariano Rivera hinted 2012 could be his final year in the major leagues, saying he won’t announce his long-term plans until after the season. The New York Yankees 42-year-old closer says he has reached a decision about whether he will retire or return in 2013 but said he won’t reveal it until “maybe October.” “I know,” Rivera said. “I’ll tell you when I’m ready.” Rivera, the career saves leader with 603, is signed through this season. Following the retirements of Bernie Williams, Andy Pettitte and Jorge Posada, Rivera and 37-yearold Derek Jeter are the only remaining players from the core group that led the Yankees’ resurgence. “My kids want me home,” Rivera said Monday. “They were ready for me to stay home. I had to tell them, I have a job to do. I have obligations.” Should he retire, Rivera has many interests away from baseball. “I have my church, my family,” he said. “I’ve been blessed in amazing ways. I’ve have a great career, but at the same time, there’s other things to do.” Rivera played catch with fellow reliever Rafael Soriano during the Yankees’ first workout of the year. When asked whether he was as excited as he was in his first big league camp almost 20 years ago, Rivera responded: “Believe it.” “You come here to compete,” Rivera said. “I love to compete. I don’t come here for a free ride. I’m come here to get ready: the playoﬀs, the World Series, that’s the goal.” Rivera was 1-2 with 44 saves in 49 chances and a 1.91 ERA. He was selected for his fourth straight All-Star appearances and 12th overall.

New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera knows when he's retiring, but he's not telling. Rivera is the all-time saves leader. (AP Photo)

Rivera had an eventful oﬀseason, undergoing surgery in December to remove polyps from his vocal chords. “It did scare me,” Rivera said. “It did change a lot of things. It shows you how quick you can be gone. How important not to overlook anything. It could be cancer. I was relieved when everything came back negative.” Rivera wasn’t able to talk for a week following the operation, “Not being able to speak, I was going crazy,” he said, “but at the same time you appreciate that.” Notes: DH Raul Ibanez has agreed to a $1.1 million, oneyear contract that allows him to make $2.9 million more in performance bonuses, a person familiar with the agreement said, speaking on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced. The 39-year-old outfielder, who

played with Philadelphia the last three seasons, is expected to be the Yankees’ primary designated hitter against right-handed starting pitchers. … The Yankees have an offer out to re-sign backup INF Eric Chavez. … RHP Joba Chamberlain (elbow ligament replacement surgery) threw off a 5-inch half-mound for the fifth time and remains on target to throw off a full mound on Feb. 28. … Lou Piniella, a special assistant to the general manager with San Francisco last season, will join a group of spring training instructors that also includes Yogi Berra, Reggie Jackson, Goose Gossage and David Wells. … Manager Joe Girardi said if he made up a lineup on Monday, Derek Jeter would hit leadoff, with Robinson Cano batting third, Alex Rodriguez fourth and Mark Teixeira fifth.

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Miller Leads Sabres To 2-1 Victory Over Islanders Contributed Article Associated Press

od BUFFALO, N.Y. — After losing his shutout bid in the final minutes, Buffalo's Ryan Miller quickly turned his attention to making sure the Sabres e- didn't lose the game. be m, Miller made up for giving up what him he considered a soft goal to Frans Nielsen by stopping Matt Moulson ar's on the doorstep as part of a 30-save outing in a 2-1 win over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night. "After that goal, I needed to shut the ed, door there," Miller said, referring to how he got across and got his pad y- out to stop Moulson's one-timer with . 4:04 left. "I was happy to be there." n, The save came 64 seconds after l- Nielsen cut the lead to 2-1 by beating He Miller on the short side with a slapper from the left circle. s Sabres coach Lindy Ruff wasn't ll complaining, crediting Miller for him making several clutch saves, parn't ticularly a pair 6½ minutes into the second period. That is when Miller stopped Brian Rolston on a breakhe away and then recovered in time to get his chest out to foil Josh Bailey - on the rebound. ide uch "You're going to need big saves inside hat of every game," Ruff said. "That was hat back-to-back great saves. The great se. saves like that usually lead to victories for you." Tyler Myers and Thomas Vanek scored, and Jason Pominville and Derek Roy added two assists in helping Buffalo improve to 2-0-1

Tyler Myers (No. 57, left) scores on New York Islanders goalie Kevin Poulin during the ﬁrst period to give the Sabres a 1-0 lead. (AP Photo/David Duprey)

since a three-game skid. The Sabres (26-27-7) jumped into 12th place in the Eastern Conference, a point ahead of both the Islanders and Montreal Canadiens. The inconsistent Islanders are 4-5-1 in their past 10 games. They at least scored, as Nielsen's goal snapped New York's drought at 106 minutes, 51 seconds, a day after a 6-0 home loss to Ottawa. This is no time to panic, said assistant coach Doug Weight, who filled in behind the bench because head coach Jack Capuano was sick with

the ﬂu at the team hotel. "If you sit on the plane, you look at it as catastrophic," Weight said. "But as tough as it is, when teams are struggling, it can change in a hurry. So we have to get our swagger somehow oﬀensively back. And it's there to be had." Moulson, who leads the Islanders with 25 goals, was well aware of the opportunity he had in the third period. "We've got to learn from the mistakes we made and some of the

chances we gave up, and move on," said Moulson, who said the puck bounced and prevented him from lifting a shot over Miller. "There's no time to feel sorry for ourselves." Islanders goalie Kevin Poulin rebounded and stopped 35 shots, a day after he was yanked after allowing two goals on five shots against Ottawa in 1:35 of action. Myers opened the scoring 1:21 in during a scramble in front. After Poulin stopped Roy and then Pominville, he had no chance when Myers streaked in from the point and

ﬂipped the loose puck over him. Poulin also had no chance on Vanek's goal, scored 3:41 into the second period after a bad line change by the Islanders. Rather than going immediately to the bench, Rolston chased down the stick he dropped in the Sabres' corner. He didn't realize that teammate Matt Martin was still behind him, limping oﬀ. Enjoying what essentially became a 5-on-3 advantage in the New York end, Roy parked himself behind the net and fed a pass into the slot, where Vanek snapped a shot in the open side. Roy has suddenly rediscovered his offense. After managing four goals and two assists in 23 games, he has two goals and five assists in his past four. "We're happy, but at the same time, we've got to get some more points," Roy said. "We've got to keep winning hockey games. We can't win one, lose one anymore. We've got to put a streak together. We've got to gain some ground right now." GAME NOTES: Ruff listed Sabres D Robyn Regehr as day to day after he left with an undisclosed upper body injury in the first period. ... Bailey didn't return for the third period because of back spasms. ... Capuano traveled with the team to Buffalo on Monday, but was unable to attend the team's morning skate on Tuesday. ... The Sabres went 0-for-1 on the power play, and have converted just one of 33 chances in 12 games.

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The Buffalo Sabres’ game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Feb. 11 drew the highest local television rating so far this season for a Sabres telecast. The Eastern Conference matchup, which was broadcast on MSG and simulcast on WGRZ-TV in Buffalo and WHEC-TV in Rochester, posted a 12.6 rating and a 21 share regionally. “Since Jan. 1, fans have been caught in the middle of the ongoing dispute between Time Warner Cable and MSG, but Sabres fans still find ways to follow the games live at MSGsponsored viewing parties and local bars and restaurants,” said Buffalo Sabres President Ted Black. “We really appreciate MSG’s decision to buy the air time on WGRZ-TV in Buffalo and WHEC-TV in Rochester so that so many fans could watch the game in their own homes.” The 12.6 rating indicates that 12.6 percent of television-equipped households were tuned into the game at some point during the broadcast and the 21 share means 21 percent of households watching TV in the region Wednesday night were watching the game. In the Buffalo market, that translates to approximately 81,000 households. Ratings ing, for the telecast peaked at a 16.2 (105,000 o) households) during the final 15 minutes of e the game. d “We also want to thank NBC for its support,” Black said. “Saturday’s enormous rating is a testament to this collaborative effort and to ers. the unwavering depth and passion for Bufr falo Sabres hockey. We have about one-third ric of the regular season yet to play and we hope that Time Warner and MSG get together soon and resolve this dispute.” nt Last Saturday’s ratings were the highest among the 49 Sabres games broadcast on e MSG so far this season. The second-most row viewed contest was the team’s game against … Boston on Nov. 23, which drew a 12.1 rating ant and 20 share regionally. h Washington D.C. Is Final Tour will Stop For Sabres Road Crew ng The Buffalo Sabres announced that the s team’s “Road Crew” will be making its next “Tour Stop” of the 2011-12 season on March rdi on hit o ez fth.

26 in Washington, D.C., prior to the team’s game against the Capitals on March 27. The third and final Tour Stop of the 2011-12 season, which is sponsored by New Era Cap Co., will take place at Grand Central (2447 18th St, NW, Washington, D.C.) in Washington, D.C. on Monday, March 26 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For a $10 donation to the Sabres Foundation, fans will get the opportunity to meet Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff and the Sabres coaching staff, as well as broadcast personalities Rick Jeanneret, Harry Neale and Kevin Sylvester. The event will include food and drink specials, Sabres trivia, giveaways and much more. In addition, everyone who purchases a ticket will receive an official Sabres Road Crew credential and lanyard. Tickets can be purchased online at www.sabres.com or by calling Lauren Yurko at 716-855-4468. More information about Grand Central can be found at www.grandcentraldc.com.

Sabres Hosting Kid-Friendly Tailgate Tent Party Feb. 19

The Buffalo Sabres announced the team will host a pregame party for kids in the Buffalo Sabres Tailgate Party Tent before the team’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday, Feb. 19. The tent, which is located in the plaza outside of First Niagara Center, will open at 10:30 a.m. and the party will continue until puck drop at 12:30 p.m. Kids 12 years of age and under will be admitted free and can enjoy face painting, hockey puck shooting practice, bubble hockey, Sabres trivia with prizes and the team’s mascot, Sabretooth, will also make an appearance. Food and beverages will be available for purchase inside the tent. Tickets for fans that are 12 years and older are available for $10 and can be purchased at www.sabres.com, or by calling 1-888-GOSABRES. The ticket includes admission to the tent and a free beverage inside. Orders are based on availability and will be filled on

2011-12 NHL Standings Eastern Conference

(Through Feb. 22)

GP W L OTL PTS L10

NY Rangers

58 38 15 5

7-3-0 Lost 1

Detroit

61 41 18 2

7-2-1 Lost 1

New Jersey

59 35 20 4

8-1-1 Won 4

St. Louis

59 36 16 7

7-3-0 Lost 1

Philadelphia

59 33 19 7

4-5-1 Won 1

Nashville

60 35 19 6

5-3-2 Won 2

Pittsburgh

60 34 21 5

5-4-1 Won 1

Chicago

61 33 21 7

4-6-0 Won 4

NY Islanders

60 25 27 8

4-5-1 Lost 2

Columbus

60 18 35 7

5-4-1 Won 1

NORTHEAST GP W L OTL PTS L10

STRK

CENTRAL

Western Conference

ATLANTIC

GP W L OTL PTS L10

NORTHWEST GP W L OTL PTS L10

STRK

Boston

57 35 20 2

4-6-0 Lost 2

Vancouver

60 38 16 6

7-1-2 Lost 1

Ottawa

61 31 22 8

4-4-2 Won 3

Calgary

60 28 23 9

5-2-3 Lost 1

Toronto

60 29 24 7

4-5-1 Lost 2

Colorado

60 29 27 4

3-5-2 Lost 1

Buﬀalo

60 26 27 7

5-3-2 Won 2

Minnesota

59 26 24 9

2-6-2 Won 1

Montreal

61 24 27 10

5-4-1 Lost 2

Edmonton

59 23 30 6

5-4-1 Won 1

PACIFIC

GP W L OTL PTS L10

SOUTHEAST GP W L OTL PTS L10

STRK

Florida

58 27 20 11

5-5-0 Lost 3

San Jose

58 31 20 7

3-6-1 Lost 4

Winnipeg

62 29 26 7

5-4-1 Lost 1

Phoenix

60 30 21 9

8-1-1 Won 3

Washington

59 29 25 5

3-6-1 Lost 2

Los Angeles

60 27 21 12

3-5-2 Lost 3

Tampa Bay

59 27 26 6

5-3-2 Won 3

Dallas

60 30 26 4

4-4-2 Won 1

Carolina

60 23 26 11

6-2-2 Won 1

Anaheim

60 25 25 10

6-1-3 Lost 1

a first-come, first-serve basis. Tickets for the Tent Party will be left at will-call at the First Niagara Center box office.

Sabres Launch Official Smart Phone App

The Buffalo Sabres announced the release of the team’s official mobile application across the three major mobile platforms: iPhone, Android and BlackBerry. The free app — which can be downloaded now on iTunes, the Android Market and BlackBerry App World — includes a wide range of features designed to keep fans connected to the team through their mobile devices. “Sabres fans are notorious for their passion and they are constantly looking for ways to stay connected to the team they love,” said Sabres Vice President of Brand Strategy & Marketing Brent Rossi. “We’ve designed an app with that in mind and we think this will definitely improve the overall experience fans have with the team.” The app includes 10 separate sections, with each one featuring a multitude of functions. A live, in-game section will provide realtime statistical information during all Sabres games. Player and team stats will be updated automatically through the NHL HITS stats package. Other sections will have detailed player biographical information, as well as current league standings and scores. Fans will be able to access the latest Sabres news through a media section that includes photo and video galleries and RSS feeds that update every time a news story is published to the official team website, www.sabres. com. Additional sections will give fans an easier way to access the team schedule, purchase tickets, navigate maps of First Niagara Center and take advantage of special promotions for tickets, food and merchandise while attending games. A fan zone section will also allow fans to access music and games and provide easier access to the team’s official Facebook and Twitter pages. “The Sabres app really does offer something for every type of fan,” Rossi said. “Sabres fans can now access team content 24/7 – whether they’re at the arena watching a game or watching from their couch at home.”

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Class AA Primer

Schedule: Wednesday Play-in Games No. 9 Clarence (8-10) at No. 8 Orchard Park (7-11) No. 12 West Seneca West (315) at No. 5 North Tonawanda (12-6) No. 10 Lancaster (5-13) at No. 7 Lockport (10-8) No. 11 Niagara-Wheatfield (5-13) at No. 6 Williamsville North (10-8) Friday Quarterfinals Orchard Park/Clarence winner at No. 1 Jamestown (16-2)

North Tonawanda/West Seneca West winner at No. 4 Frontier (15-3) Lockport/Lancaster winner at No. 2 Niagara Falls (14-4) Williamsville North/NiagaraWheatfield winner at No. 3 Kenmore West (16-2) March 1 Semifinals At Buﬀalo State, 6 and 7:45 p.m. March 3 Final At Buﬀalo State, 8:15 p.m. Favorites: County bias aside, you would

(Jamestown guard Tommy Campion)

(Jamestown head coach Ben Drake)

have to say Jamestown. The Red Raiders (16-2) enter the

and have lost just one game to

Class tournament AA as the No. 1 seed

(1) Jamestown

Western New York opponents over the past 13 months, including last year’s run through this same tournament. Some will question their schedule strength and while that shouldn’t be ignored, Jamestown is the team to beat. Of course, Niagara Falls (144) has something to say about that. Add to it, third-seeded Kenmore West (16-2) has only lost to the Falls and fourthseeded Frontier (15-3) has won nine in a row since the 87-41 drubbing back on Jan. 10 down at Jamestown. Six to See: Tommy Campion (Jamestown), Sterling Taplin (Will. (2) Niagara Falls

(8) Orchard Park Wednesday, Feb. 22 (9) Clarence

(7) Lockport Wednesday, Feb. 22 (10) Lancaster at Buﬀ. State

at Buﬀ. State

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(3) Kenmore West

(5) North Tonawanda Wednesday, Feb. 22 (12) West Seneca West

(6) Williamsville North Wednesday, Feb. 22 (11) Niagara WheaKield

Class B-1 Primer

Schedule: Tuesday Play-in Game No. 13 Springville (3-15) at No. 12 Eden (2-16) Wednesday First Round No. 9 Lackawanna (6-12) vs. No. 8 Burgard (6-12) at Bennett, 8 p.m. Eden/Springville winner vs. No. 5 East (9-9) at Bennett, 6 p.m. No. 10 Buﬀalo Arts (4-14) at No. 7 Alden (10-8) No. 11 Medina (5-13) at No. 6 Depew (12-6) Friday Quarterfinals Burgard/Lackawanna winner at No. 1 Olean (17-1) Eden/Springville/East winner at No. 4 Newfane (14-4) Alden/Buﬀalo Arts winner at No. 2 Tonawanda (17-1) Depew/Medina winner at No. 3 Dunkirk (16-2) Feb. 27 Semifinals

North), Matt Taylor (Frontier), Jermaine Crumpton and Ramir Burton (Niagara Falls) and Martin Bailey (Kenmore West). Outlook: Conventional wisdom says a repeat of last year’s final of Niagara Falls and Jamestown looms, but it wouldn’t be fair to count Ken-West or Frontier out. Still, there shouldn’t be too many upsets and a Final Four of these teams would make for some high-quality excitement at Buﬀalo State. Keep an eye for Taplin and Will. North against Ken West in the quarterfinals.

At Buffalo State, 7 & 8:30 p.m. March 3 Final At Buffalo State, 1:45 p.m. March 6 Class B Championship B-1 vs. B-2 at Buffalo State, 7 p.m. Favorites: Olean (17-1) is the clear-cut favorite throughout this entire class. The Huskies are the top-ranked Class B team in the state and had little trouble getting through their regular season schedule. Depth is more evident in B-1, though. The Tonawanda Warriors (17-1) are a top 10-ranked team across the state and Dunkirk comes in right behind in the top 20. The only losses this year for the Marauders (16-2) came at the hands of Olean by a combined 18 points. But, the 15-point loss Olean was tied at halftime. Plus, Dunkirk should be looking for some revenge after getting knocked off as the top seed last year. Then, there’s Lackawanna, the

defending champ sitting there at No. 8 and I don’t think you can count out East, either. Six to See: Sam Eckstrom and Wil Bathhurst

(Olean), Kevin Holmes and Mike Donaldson (Dunkirk), Jesse Lalka (Tonawanda) and Jon Gemerek (Depew). Outlook: It’s pretty simple, but we’re going to see a few upsets somewhere. Olean seems like the prohibitive favorite, but don’t forget the Huskies start four sophomores and one junior. Point being, they’re not all that experienced. Meanwhile, Dunkirk and Tonawanda are. Dunkirk has a tough road ahead of them, likely seeing Depew in the quarterfinals, but it’s a potential semi-final date with Tonawanda that could be a real showdown.

Class B-2 Primer

Schedule: Tuesday Play-in Game No. 13 Gowanda (216) at No. 12 JFK (4-14) Wednesday First Round No. 9 RoyHart (7-11) vs. No. 8 Emerson (117)

Class B

JFK/Gowanda winner at No. 5 Akron (11-7) No. 10 Southwestern (6-11) at No. 7 Fredonia (7-10) No. 11 Falconer (3-15) at No. 6 City Honors (12-6), 8 p.m. Friday Quarterfinals Emerson/Roy-Hart winner at No. 1 Cleveland Hill (15-2) JFK/Gowanda/Akron winner vs. No. 4 CSAT (10-8) at Kenmore West, 5:30 p.m. Fredonia/Southwestern winner at No. 2 Wilson (13-5) City Honors/Falconer winner at No. 3 Allegany-Limestone (11-7) Feb. 27-28 Semifinals At Buﬀalo State, 5:30 p.m. March 3 Final At Buﬀalo State, 12 p.m. March 6 Class B Championship B-1 vs. B-2 at

Buﬀalo State, 7 p.m. Favorites: In B-2, Cleve Hill (15-2) snagged the top seed after claiming a very big win on the road against Tonawanda earlier in the month. Wilson and Allegany-Limestone finished behind other teams in their respective division, so they’re a bit of an unknown. The county schools will need to spring a few upsets, but a rematch of the best local football rivalry hits the hardwood with Southwestern and Fredonia in the quarterfinals. Six to See: Daryl Spencer and Miles Barker (Cleve Hill) Jamaal Carter (City Honors) Darnell Carson (CSAT) Zach Harrington (Allegany-Limestone) and Tyler Martin (Wilson). Outlook: Should see a few upsets in this bracket as well. Cleve Hill is the obvious pick to win and it would be shocking to see them not get into the Class B championship. Look out for CSAT and City Honors, though.

(Dunkirk guard Mike Donaldson)

(B-‐1)

(B-‐2)

(1) Olean

(1) Cleveland Hill

(8) Burgard Wednesday, Feb. 22 (9) Lackawanna

(8) Emerson Wednesday, Feb. 22 (9) Roy-‐Hart (at Buﬀ. State)

(at Buﬀ. State)

(4) Newfane

(4) Applied Tech

(5) Buﬀalo East Wednesday, Feb. 22 (12) Eden/(13) Springville

(5) Akron Wednesday, Feb. 22 (12) JFK/(13) Gowanda (2) Tonwanda

(2) Wilson

(7) Alden Wednesday, Feb. 22 (10) Buﬀalo Arts

(7) Fredonia Wednesday, Feb. 22 (10) Southwestern (at Buﬀ. State) (3) Dunkirk

(6) Depew Wednesday, Feb. 22 (11) Medina

(at Buﬀ. State) (3) Allegany-‐Limestone (6) City Honors Wednesday, Feb. 22 (11) Falconer

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Class C-1 Primer Schedule: Friday Quarterfinals No. 8 WNY Maritime (4-12) at No. 1 OTC Middle College (15-3) No. 5 Cassadaga Valley (8-10) at No. 4 Salamanca (10-8) No. 7 Tapestry (5-13) vs. No. 2 Oracle (14-4) at St. Mary's School for the Deaf No. 6 Barker (5-13) at No. 3 Holland (8-10) Feb. 29 Semifinal At Jamestown CC, 6 & 7:45 p.m. March 2 Final At Jamestown CC, 8:30 p.m. March 6 Class C Championship C-1 vs. C-2 at Buﬀalo State, 5:30 p.m. Favorites: OTC Middle College (15-3) grabbed the top spot in C-1 and most in the know around Section VI say they won’t have much of a problem getting through. Oracle (14-4) will

be their stiﬀest competition, but don’t count out Cassadaga Valley, last year’s Section B Champions who surprised a few to win sectionals. Salamanca struggled a bit down the stretch but has to be thankful that Silver Creek, Randolph and Portville are in C-2. Holland, Barker and Tapestry all played stiﬀ competition this year and thus, have not the prettiest of records. Six to See: Kevin Reese, Bri’an Brown and Devonte Harper (OTC Middle), Jamarr Cunningham and Eric Waters (Oracle) and Dustin Schauman (Cassadaga

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Class C-2 Primer

Valley) Outlook: OTC Middle has a loaded roster, stat wise. They have six guys who can go for doubledigits on any night and a solid point guard in Harper who packs all the nonscoring stats. It would be a major upset if the Kats lost. Again, Oracle looks to be the biggest threat and call me crazy, but Rich Cliﬀord and the Cassadaga Valley Cougars could make a run.

(Southwestern guard Kyle Radack)

Class C

(C-‐1)

February 23, 2012 Edition – Sports Section – B

Schedule: Wednesday Play-in Games No. 9 Frewsburg (7-11) at No. 8 Chautauqua Lake (9-9) No. 10 Buﬀalo Science (3-10) vs. No. 7 I-Prep Grover at City Honors, 6 p.m. No. 11 Franklinville (8-10) at No. 6 Randolph (12-5) Friday Quarterfinals Chautauqua Lake/Frewsburg winner at No. 1 Silver Creek (17-1) No. 5 Westfield (13-5) at No. 4 Portville (12-6) I-Prep/Buﬀalo Science winner at No. 2 Maple Grove (15-3) Randolph/Franklinville winner vs. No. 3 Seneca (15-3) at City Honors, 6 p.m. Feb. 28 Semifinals At Jamestown CC, 6 & 7:45 p.m. March 2 Final At Jamestown CC, 7 p.m.

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March 6 Class C Championship C-1 vs. C-2 at Buﬀalo State, 5:30 p.m. Favorites: C-2 is absolutely loaded. Silver Creek (16-1) grabbed the top spot by winning CCAA II. Despite Maple Grove (15-3) going undefeated in CCAA III, Silver Creek won the top spot by having a higher power rating (basically a tougher schedule). But, the Red Dragons steamrolled CCAA III and might actually be the favorite. Silver Creek’s lone loss, though, came at the hands of Randolph, the No. 6 seed. Lost in this entire shuﬄe is MST Prep (15-3), the No. 3 seed who is the highest ranked team (No. 4) among C-2 teams. Portville and Westfield can’t be counted out either. Six to See: Zeddie Williams and Kaine Kettle (Silver Creek), Skyler Liddell (Maple Grove), Austin Alonge (Westfield), Gage Bird (Frewsburg) and Jason McMahon (Chautauqua Lake). Outlook: C-2, similar to B-1, will likely produce some upsets. No. 4 Portville vs. No. 5 Westfield is an absolute must-see game, with the winner having a real chance against Silver Creek in the semi-finals. Meanwhile, Randolph is about as dangerous of a No. 6 seed as you can find anywhere and will also pose a major threat to MST Prep in the quarterfinals. A potential Maple Grove and I-Prep quarterfinal would be nothing to ignore, either.

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Class D Primer Schedule: Wednesday Play-in Game No. 9 West Valley (3-15) at No. 8 Ellicottville (3-15) Friday Quarterfinals Ellicottville/West Valley winner at No. 1 Panama (15-3) No. 5 Brocton (7-9) at No. 4 Pine Valley (7-11) No. 7 Olmsted (4-14) at No. 2 Sherman (14-4) No. 6 North Collins (10-8) at No. 3 Clymer (11-7) Feb. 27 Semifinals At Jamestown CC, 6 & 7:45 p.m.

March 2 Final At Jamestown CC, 5:30 p.m. Favorites: It appears to be a three-headed monster between Panama, Clymer and Sherman. Panama (15-3) took the top seed and considering the Panthers went 3-1 against Clymer and Sherman combined, it’d be hard not to consider them the clear-cut favorite. Also, Panama won’t have to face either of those of teams until the final. On the other side of the bracket, No. 2 Sherman (14-4) swept No. 3 Clymer (11-7), but was by a combined eight points. Clymer was also the only team to beat the top-seeded Panthers.

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(6) North Collins

party by also springing a few upsets (at least seed wise). It doesn’t look as though they’re capable of making that run again this year, but look out. Olmstead is always a bit of an unknown and plays a diﬃcult schedule, but having to go through Sherman and Clymer on the road is quite a

diﬃcult task. Expect, Panama to see the winner of Sherman/Clymer. We’ll see if Sherman can win the third and final game between the two schools to complete a season sweep over the Pirates.

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2) give the team stability and depth up front by averaging 5.4 and 5.6 rpg, respectively. “I told those guys before that ors my favorite time with them is 2 in practice,” Nelson said of his ner decorated senior class. “We’re always having a good time and that’s really the stuﬀ I’ll remember about this group. “Games cause problems,” he quipped.

If Panama is going to win Class D, they’ll need their senior class to be as good as they have been throughout their many combined years while at the school. They start their quest Friday night at home against the winner of the Ellicottville/ West Valley game. While Ellicottville has played better as of late, it wouldn’t appear as though Panama should have a problem with either, especially

as their play of late would indicate. “We could always be playing better,” Nelson said. “Although what coach wouldn’t say that. But last year, we played good at the start, but I thought we stayed there and didn’t get any better. We’ve changed that this year and tried to fine-tune things. I think we’re in good position to be playing our best basketball (when the tourna-

ment starts)” Grabbing the top seed in any sectional tournament really doesn’t oﬀer much of an advantage. Outside of a bye and a home quarterfinal game — which four teams get — the reward doesn’t seem warranted. But, for Panama, they get the benefit of having Sherman and Clymer on the other side of the bracket. And while records can be thrown

out at this point, it is nice for the Panthers to not have to worry about either school for a while. “It was huge to clinch the top seed,” Nelson said. “It seems like it always comes down to Panama-Clymer or ShermanClymer, Panama-Sherman, so it’s nice to know we won’t have to fight them until the finals.” But, as Nelson said, Panama has already accomplished

much this season, including the regular season championship in CCAA IV. While the next loss will be their last, this group isn’t too concerned. “I think it’s harder to win the divisional championship than winning the sectional championship,” Nelson said. “And we did that. But, it’s great that these kids are finally buying into the fact defense wins championships.”

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Goose Season To Reopen This Saturday By Steve Peacock Star Outdoors Writer

There is still a little time left for those who want to get out small game hunting. Almost all of the seasons close at the end of February except coyote and the spring goose season. The spring season starts this Saturday the 25th and goes until March 10. I bought my duck stamp last fall just so I could hunt some geese.

I got out a couple of times and while I didn’t have any success I did see a lot of geese. I am hoping I can change my luck this time around. I haven’t had much luck in my out door adventures lately. I went rabbit hunting but no rabbits I went ice fishing a couple times and no fish, not that I’m getting discouraged it just makes me want to go more. So that’s what I will be doing

this weekend, trying to change my luck. I could go ice fishing or goose hunting gut I will probably try for some geese because the fishing hasn’t been that good. The guys that have been walleye fishing on Chautauqua Lake have only caught a couple of keepers so far this season. I know some other walleye fishermen who made the trip to Onieda Lake last week end and they only

Lake Erie Fishing Hotline Contributed Article

Department of Environmental Conservation

Thursday's rain showers provided a nice bump in flow on the tributaries. Streams such as Chautauqua, Canadaway, Silver, Walnut, Eighteenmile, Buffalo and Cayuga Creeks have medium flows and some may be a bit murky today, but these creeks should be in excellent shape through the weekend. Steelhead catches were fair earlier in the week, in low flow conditions. Catches have been better in the upper stretches of the creeks. Small groups and individual steelhead are spread out, so moving around is a good bet. Egg sacs, egg pattern flies, trout beads or small hair jigs tipped with a waxworm/ spike (fished under a float) are good baits. There is virtually no shelf ice and floating slush should not be a problem. Cattaraugus Creek flow is up near 900 cubic feet per second, but appears to have peaked. Without additional rain, the creek may drop to a

Feb. 17 to Feb. 24

fishable level in a few days. If you plan to fish Cattaraugus Creek, keep in mind that fishing is closed on Seneca Nation of Indians' lands during January and February. For more information contact the Seneca Nation Conservation office at (716) 945-8127. Chautauqua Lake The south basin still has good ice. Anglers are catching mostly sunfish and smaller yellow perch in the south basin. Anglers have been getting on the ice in a few places along the east side of the north basin and have reported 4 to 41/2 inches of ice. Ice thickness is not uniform in the north basin and ice is marginal at best in some spots. Check ice thickness on your way out, and do not proceed if there is less than 3 inches of solid ice. Lake Erie and Harbors Anglers continue to catch brown trout from Dunkirk Harbor. Catches have been better from the city pier, but anglers can also try the DEC fishing platform near the power plant's warmwater discharge. Minnows fished

under a float or casting spoons have worked well. Anglers can also try Barcelona Harbor for trout. Upper Niagara River Upper river waters are in good fishing shape, with a cloudy green color and 1-2 feet of visibility. Nearshore sites can be good for yellow perch at this time of year, especially when using emerald shiners. Anglers can also target trout off Squaw Island and Bird Island Pier with egg sacks, minnows or spoons. Ice Fishing Daytime temperatures have been mild, but colder nights have kept thicker ice coverings in place. However, anglers should not assume that ice thickness is uniform on any body of water. Remember that a minimum of 3 to 4 inches of solid ice is the general rule for safety. Drilling holes or tapping with a spud bar to check ice thickness is recommended on your way out. Safety ice pics, boot cleats, rope and a floatation devise are recommended safety items. Use good judgment and fish with a friend when possible.

Jude Gardner And Sons Head To Wrestling States Contributed Article Dunkirk Observer

Wrestling definitely runs in the family for the Gardners. Father Jude Gardner Sr. is assistant coach of the Fredonia wrestling team and is coaching his sons — Jude Jr. and Dakota — at the New York State Public High School Athletic Association wrestling finals at the Times Union Center in Albany this weekend. "All week long we talked, and I said, 'No matter what happens, stay together. We do it as a family.'" Jude Sr. told the Dunkirk OBSERVER. "They motivate each other. When Dakota wrestled, I was in his corner and Jude was right behind me. And when Jude wrestled, Dakota was right behind me, too." At state qualifiers, Dakota, the eighth-grader defeated East Aurora's Nate Lazickas, 3-1. Then it was up to Jude - a junior - to match his little brother's performance. With 30 seconds left in the final round, Jude was trailing, 2-1 to LewistonPorter's Dan Regan. With 10 seconds left, Jude was able to earn a two-point reversal and five seconds later earned the pin to punch his ticket into the state finals in the 138-pound division. "Both of them came oﬀ the mat, hugged me

and said, 'We did it,'" Jude Sr. told sports editor Craig Harvey of the Dunkirk OBSERVER. "It was the proudest day of my life.'" While Jude Sr. is excited for his two sons, there is still some coaching and parenting to do. "They have a great opportunity because other kids are going by themselves," he told the OBSERVER. "They are going as brothers. They will have the same butterﬂies and will be able to talk about it. They will help and carry each other. They are very close. "We have been wrestling since they were babies. Their whole life has been wrestling. I am proud of them for going. I know they will do something good. Nicki and I are very proud parents."

PHILLES PAPELBON continued from pg 6 in the AL East, but is eager to get into the NL East rivalries the Phillies have with Atlanta and the New York Mets. He even could wind up facing his old team this summer when Philadelphia and Boston meet in interleague play. “It's hard not to look ahead. It's the human characteristic that comes into play,'' Papelbon said. “But for me, I'm just looking to find my way in this clubhouse and with this ballclub. Do the best I can do, one day at a time,''

he added. “I know it sounds cliche. But that's what I have to do to stay focused on my job at hand. ... But I do know when we play the Red Sox.'' The Phillies also have added veterans Chad Qualls and Dontrelle Willis to a bullpen that Papelbon says features a good mix and young and older arms. Although his experience and contract might suggest Papelbon will be the leader of the unit, the closer insisted he doesn't view his arrival that way.

“I don't really look at it as I'm taking over a leadership role. I look at it like I'm bringing my style, my work ethic and the way I compete to a bullpen,'' Papelbon said. “I'm not going to sit here and try to tell one guy this is going to work over the other because everybody's diﬀerent. For me, I'm simply going to go there, do what I do best. If somebody wants to ask me a question or follow suit, I've got no problem with it. But I try to lead by example.''

caught a couple of fish. So with the fish not biting too well and the questionable ice conditions, I guess goose hunting this coming week end would be a wiser choice. During the last goose season I realized that most of the geese spend their time in populated areas where you can’t hunt them. This time I have a strategy for ambushing them as they ﬂy in and out of the area. To

make sure I wasn’t going to be too close to civilization to be shooting, I used Google Earth to view the area and measure distances. I guess there is a chance it won’t work if the geese have changed their routine since late December. In a normal winter one of the first signs of spring is seeing the geese paired up and spread out around the countryside. I suspect that this is the reason for the timing of

the spring hunting season. However I haven’t seen any of this premating season behavior yet. This spring season should help keep the growing goose population in check. I am new to goose hunting so I don’t want to go all out until I find out if I even like to eat goose. As soon as this two week open season ends I will be back to fishing, who knows if there will be any ice left by then.

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February 23, 2012 Edition – Sports Section – B

Golf

Insider By T.J. TOMASI

Swing plane: can’t play without it

Students with the time to devote to a program for improvement have benefited from a “when to do what” calendar I’ve developed to guide their practice. It’s a 13week program of progress. In week five, it’s time to explore one of the most basic mechanisms of your golf swing: swing plane. You cannot build a correct swing without it. Most golfers find swing plane a confusing topic, so to clear it up, let’s start with two terms. The first is the shaft angle, which is the angle the shaft forms with the ground at address. Each of your clubs has a different shaft angle, but once you assume the correct setup, you don’t have to consciously adjust your swing, because the correct progression of shaft angles is built into your clubs at the factory. It’s called the lie of the club. The second concept is the swing plane angle — the angle of your shaft while the club is in motion. While the shaft angle at address is chosen for you, the swing plane angle is your own creation, so it can go wrong in a hurry. If your ball flight is inconsistent — one time left, one time right, sprinkled with some fat shots and some thin ones — then chances are you have a swing plane problem. An angle that’s too steep usually spells a slice (clubface open at impact) while an angle that’s too shallow usually results in a hook (clubface closing at impact). To track the correct plane for your swing, you’ll need a full-length mirror and a friend to help you. Put a ball in place, then position two clubs to form a target line, one in front and one in back of the ball. Place the mirror so it is reflecting a down-the-target-line view. Now take your address position with a 6-iron, and using an erasable marker or colored tape, have your friend draw a line over the reflection of the shaft and extend that line from the heel of your club up through the reflection of your body. This is the shaft plane angle at address. To achieve maximum consistency, your goal is to return the club to the same shaft angle at impact. Now swing and stop to check your swing halfway back, halfway down and halfway after impact to make sure that the shaft angle (your swing plane angle at these positions) point at the target line. Understanding swing plane means that you can self-diagnose, and that’s the key to consistency. It doesn’t mean you won’t hit bad shots, but you’ll be able to get back on track quicker, so it’s worth spending a week to get your arms around this concept.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Half man, half compost.” — Gary McCord, describing Bill Murray’s ridiculous outfit at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. So much for the dress code that says all shirts must have a collar.

BIRDIES AND BOGEYS

IT’S GOOD FOR YOUR GAME

TEEING OFF

How to rescue a buried ball Being a good sand player involves adjusting your technique to the lie you are dealt in the bunker. In a normal sand shot, you need to make sure you finish with a high follow-through that keeps the clubhead moving through the sand. But with a ball that is half-buried in the sand like the one below, you do just the opposite — take a lot more sand with limited follow-through. Because this action spits the ball out low and running, you must keep in mind how much green you have to work with. If the pin is tight, you need to suck it up and play away from the hole into the center of the green. In the photo below, Luke Donald found himself buried in a bunker because he had about 30 feet to the pin and had planned to blast-and-run-it directly to the hole. His ball ended up fried in the sand after he got aggressive and hit a towering short iron that fell out of the sky when it caught a gust of wind. Here is what you can learn from Donald’s mistake: When the wind is blowing in your face and you’re coming in over a bunker, take care to hit enough club. Otherwise, your ball will balloon and come straight down into a buried lie. To get out of the trap, Donald must first consider the texture of the sand. Wet sand can fool you since it’s compacted and heavy with water. It transmits energy to the ball very efficiently,

Half-buried in dry, heavy sand, this ball resembles a fried egg — sunny side up.

Tiger and his ex-caddy Steve Williams aren’t buddies anymore.

Golf Channel’s ‘Heidi’ moment

In 1968, before sophisticated TV coverage of sporting events became the norm, the Oakland Raiders scored two touchdowns in the final minute of play after trailing the New York Jets 32-29. But much to the dismay of the viewers, the network cut away from one of the most exciting finishes in sports to show the premiere of the movie “Heidi.” So why would the Golf Channel in 2012 switch back to the studio and shut down live coverage of the duel at Pebble Beach last weekend to feature a half-hour of commentary describing what the viewers had just seen? It happened on both Saturday and Sunday, a half-hour before Golf Channel handed off to CBS. Just as the announcer whispered, “Tiger has to kick it up right here,” and both Tiger and Phil were about to putt for eagles, they cut to the talking heads. Clint Eastwood, an owner of Pebble Beach, where the AT&T event is staged, is starting a rival golf channel. There is no way Dirty Harry would ever cut away from the action even to show a rerun of “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.”

Luke Donald adjusts his technique and blasts his buried ball out with a lot of sand and little follow-through.

GOLF SPOKEN HERE

Training can improve timing

THE GOLF DOCTOR

It’s not too hard to guess who is Forbes magazine’s most disliked athlete — it’s dog abuser Michael Vick. But it is a little surprising that Tiger Woods is right behind Vick at No. 2. The list is based on surveys conducted by Nielsen and E-Poll Market Research. Others in the Top 10 are Plaxico Burress, Ndamukong Suh, Kris Humphries, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Terrell Owens, Alex Rodriguez and Kurt Busch, a race car driver who was fired from his racing team for a tirade posted on YouTube.

so if the sand ABOUT THE WRITER is wet, he Dr. T.J. could use Tomasi is a teaching his regular professional smooth, easyin Port St. does-it swing Lucie, Fla. Visit his style of the website at splash shot. tjtomasi.com. It’s just the opposite when you’re faced with dry, heavy beach sand that absorbs the blow, forcing you to blast your ball out. Donald is on the beach here, and will have to blast it. He positions the ball off the logo on his shirt with his spine inclined toward the target to promote a downward strike. He anchors his weight on his front foot so he can swing the club up steeply and drop it firmly behind the ball. When you do this, you should feel like both your head and your weight are ahead of the ball. The trick is to hit down into the sand to make the ball pop out. If you try to help the ball out with a lifting motion, the ball will stay in the bunker. Things to note: -- Donald’s hands and arms are moving directly across his body as if they were trying to get into his left pocket. -- His left arm is pointed at the ground and won’t travel any higher than it is now. -- His right arm is fully extended. -- He is taking a large amount of sand. -- His forearms don’t roll over.

WHAT SCIENCE SAYS

We play this game in four dimensions, the three spatial dimensions of height, width and depth, and the fourth dimension — time. It’s obvious that you can train the mechanics of the golf swing, but can you train for timing? Science says yes! T.M. Libkuman and a team at Central Michigan University measured the performance accuracy of 40 subjects who hit golf balls on a golf simulator. One

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group received 10 hours of timing training after their first volley of balls, while the other group read information on how to improve their swing. The trained group improved while the readers did not, prompting Dr. Libkuman to conclude that “training in timing leads to improvement in accuracy, and that our results have implications for training in golf as well as other complex motor activities.”

TRY THIS

A James Joyce A putt that’s impossible to read.

ASK THE PRO

Strength training matches motion Repetition is the All about handicap best way to learn When your body moves, it transfers energy in a “kinetic chain” driven by specific muscle groups that are recruited depending on what part of your body is moving. There are two kinds of chains, open and closed, and it’s best to know the difference because the exercises that go with each chain of movement are very different. Open-chain exercises isolate a muscle group and apply more sheer force on the joint, while closed-chain exercises deliver compression force over multiple muscle groups. Since the forces are more evenly distributed across the joints in closed-chain exercises, they have a practical advantage over open-chain exercises. However, they both have a place in your golf workout, since the golf swing is a combination of both types. The lower body is

a closed-chain system, while the upper body is an open chain. For the busy golfer who has no time for hour-long workouts, hit all the muscle groups by doing squats for the lower-body exercise, and use the lat pull-down and the bench press for the upper body. Here is an easy way to keep the chains separate so you always do the exercises that maximize your golf swing: Any pushing or pulling motion where the weight itself moves is an open-chain movement, e.g., a dumbbell curl or a lat pull-down. Any motion where the body moves and the weight stays stationary is a closed chain. The squat, where the weight is the ground and you move, is an example. Mixing these up — doing closed-chain exercises for openchain motion — puts your golf training out of phase.

-- Having trouble learning that new move your teacher wants to add to your swing? TRY THIS: While the time needed to learn a new motor skill varies, here is a rule of thumb that will help you to pace your learning correctly: 60 reps done with full attention and full intention for 21 days in a row. -- Missing too many greens with an iron in your hand and you can’t figure it out? TRY THIS: The next round you play, make your normal club selection, then hit one more club. Almost all amateurs, except low handicaps, are short of the pin when they’re coming into the green because they hit the ball off the center of the face and don’t get the distance they expect. So factor in a miss factor. The worst you’ll do is hit the ball one club too long.

Q: I don’t have a handicap, but I was talking to some of my friends and they said I should have one. What’s the scoop? — Kristy T. A: If you want to do your own handicap, use the difference between what you shot and par. If par is 72 and you shoot 82, your handicap is 10. But I’d advise going the USGA route, which is more complicated, but a lot more useful. It uses a “handicap index,” which attempts to quantify a golfer’s potential ability. Twenty scores are recorded, then the 10 best scores are used to determine what you shoot when you play your best. Your general index is matched to the slope rating of the course you’re about to play to come up with your handicap, and it is this more tailored version that is used to figure how many strokes you get and where they occur on the card at that course. Depending on the course difficulty, the number of strokes varies as you change courses or change tees (each set of tees has a different slope rating). (To Ask the Pro a question about golf, email him at: TJInsider@aol.com.)

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A man of two lives

A detective faces duelling realities in ‘Awake’ By Kyla Brewer TV Media

any of us wonder how things may have turned out if certain events in our lives had unfolded differently. One man finds out the answer as he lives two parallel lives in a highly anticipated new NBC series. After a tragic car accident, Michael Britten finds himself straddling two realities: one in which his son dies and his wife survives, and another in which his wife dies and his son lives. His stories unfold in the new drama “Awake,” premiering Thursday, March 1. British actor Jason Isaacs stars as Britten, who begins to lead a sort of double life as he tries to pick up the pieces in each reality. The one thing

both worlds have in common is his job as a police detective, though he works with different partners in each. As he solves crimes, he begins to link clues that cross over from one reality to the other, deepening the mystery. He uses colored wristbands to help him keep his lives separate. In the reality in which his wife survived, he wears a red band on his wrist. He and his beloved Hannah (Laura Allen) discuss the possibility of having another child. Meanwhile, Britten clocks in alongside Det. “Bird” Freeman (Steve Harris) and tries to make sense of his new reality with the help of bureau-assigned therapist Dr. John Lee (BD Wong). In his life with his son Rex (Dylan Minnette), Britten wears a

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green wristband and works with Det. Vega (Wilmer Valderrama). He struggles to deal with his son’s attempt to replace his mother with his tennis coach, Tara (Michaela McManus). Dr. Judith Evans (Cherry Jones) counsels the detective in his quest to untangle the two worlds. Not to be confused with the 2007 Hayden Christensen movie of the same name, the idea behind “Awake,” originally titled “REM,” isn’t completely unprecedented. In 1998, Oscar winner Gwyneth Paltrow starred in the feature film “Sliding Doors,” which boasted a similar premise about a woman whose life unfolds differently in two parallel universes depending on whether or not she catches a train. A few years ago, bringing that sort of avant-garde twist to the small screen would be considered a big risk, but the move appears to follow a recent prime-time trend. The networks are now banking on the popularity of such dramas that dance on the edge of science fiction. Of course, sci-fi TV is nothing new. “The Twilight Zone” has been around for generations, in many different incarnations. No one could argue “The X-Files” was one of the most popular shows of the ‘90s, but what’s changed is the recent prevalence of series that combine the two genres.

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Featurestory Starry night: Oscars shine spotlight on best of film

By Andrew Sawyer TV Media

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azzling special effects, colossal explosions and heartpounding action are key to packing cinema seats and drawing in the serious cash. But on Oscar night Tinseltown’s brightest stars gather together to honor those few exceptional films that stand out above the rest. Broadcasting live from the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, the 84th Annual Academy Awards airs on Sunday, Feb. 26 on ABC. Last year’s hosts were Anne Hathaway and James Franco, but they received a lot of negative feedback -the Hollywood Reporter called them “distant” and “uninterested.” With that in mind, it seems the producers decided to go with a familiar face and a sure thing for the 2012 ceremony. Funny man Billy Crystal is back hosting the gala for the ninth time -- second only to Bob Hope’s 18 hosting appearances. “I’m thrilled to welcome Billy back to the Oscar stage,” said academy’s Tom Sherak. “He’s a comic legend and Oscar icon, and it feels good to have him back where he belongs.” Best known for his roles in comedic films such as “When Harry Met Sally” (1989) and “City Slickers” (1991), Crystal gets the ball rolling with his trademark wit when he explains why he took the job: “Some of the best moments of my career have happened on the Oscar stage. I am thrilled to be back there. Actually, I am doing this so that the young woman in my pharmacy will stop asking me my name when I pick up my prescriptions.” But the true stars of the evening

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Billy Crystal returns to host the 84th Annual Academy Awards are the films themselves and the ac- no major blockbusters made the shortlist for best film. At the time the tors who make them shine. Martin nominees were announced, only Scorsese’s 3-D adventure “Hugo,” about a lone boy who lives in a Paris “The Help” had surpassed the $100-million mark. railway station, leads the pack with Staying true to its roots, the acad11 total nominations. The mostly-siemy tends to favor subtler films that lent French drama “The Artist” folexplore the complexities of human lows closely behind with 10. Sports drama and actors with sufficient biopic “Moneyball” and Steven chops to play it all out. Spielberg’s First World War epic Leading ladies Viola Davis (“The “War Horse” round out the top Help”), Rooney Mara (“The Girl earners with six nods each. With the Dragon Tattoo”) and MiTwo years ago, the best picture chelle Williams (“My Week With race was expanded from five to 10 Marilyn”) face stiff competition for films vying for the top spot, a move best actress from legends Glenn that was designed to drum up excitement and draw in more viewers. Close, who played a woman living as a man in 19th-century Ireland in This year though, the producers de“Albert Nobbs,” and Meryl Streep, cided to add some flexibility to the who portrayed British Prime Miniscategory by allowing anywhere ter Margaret Thatcher in “The Iron from five to 10 nominees. Lady”. Once again proving her exThe best flicks list maxes out at ceptional acting ability, Streep has nine this year, and those competing racked up her 17th Oscar nominato take home the top honor of the night are: “The Artist,” “The Descen- tion, more than anyone has ever received, but she only has two wins. dants,” “Extremely Loud and InFellow A-lister George Clooney credibly Close,” “The Help,” “Hugo,” “Midnight in Paris,” “Mon- has a best supporting actor award eyball,” “The Tree of Life” and “War already under his belt for “Syriana” Horse.” For the first time since 2008, (2005), but he has a chance to take

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a comeback this year with some nifty new features. Viewers can enhance their Oscar experience by choosing which cameras to watch and switching between them on the fly. Also, making the event more interactive is the “Oscar My Picks” game, in which users try to predict category winners before they are presented. The app can be downloaded for free from itunes.com/ appstore.

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StarsonScreen By Sheila Busteed TV Media RETURN TO PARADISE: The man with the legendary mustache is proving that he’s still a prime property for prime time. While CBS has been keeping him busy as a star of “Blue Bloods,” actor Tom Selleck has also stayed active in his popular side-project as a different top cop. He’ll return as police chief Jesse Stone when the network airs “Jesse Stone: Benefit of the Doubt” on Sunday, May 20. This will be the eighth small-screen release within the telefilm series, which started

in 2005 with “Stone Cold.” As with all of the previous titles, Selleck will star as the title character and also serve as an executive producer for “Benefit of the Doubt.” Michael Brandman is back on board as the other executive producer, and the two men share writing credits for the new title, just as they did for four of the others in the franchise. “Jesse Stone: Thin Ice” (2009), however, was penned by Selleck himself. The “Jesse Stone” novels were created by the late Robert B. Parker, which Brandman has continued since Parker’s passing. In this new release, Stone is struggling to regain his position as police chief in

Tom Selleck returns in “Jesse Stone: Benefit of the Doubt”

Paradise, Mass., and is also confronted with a mound of confusing evidence and clues connected to a mob-related double murder. In “Benefit of the Doubt,” Selleck is rejoined by Kathy Baker, Kohl Sudduth, Stephen McHattie, William Devane, William Sadler, Gloria Reuben and Saul Rubine, who have all appeared in the telefilms before. Newcomers Robert Carradine (1984’s “Revenge of the Nerds”) and Jeff Geddis (“Being Erica”) join the cast for “Benefit of the Doubt.” Selleck has had a long and successful career and is probably best known for starring in “Magnum, P.I.” However, he’s done many memorable guest arcs in other series, including “Friends,” “Boston Legal” and “The Closer.” GOD’S NEW GAME: For those who have ever searched for a way to make church studies more fun, GSN is offering a solution. The cabler recently announced it has begun production for “The American Bible Challenge,” a new game show that tests contestants’ knowledge of the Holy Book and celebrates its impact on American culture. While the winner won’t be given a free pass into heaven, the individual will go home with prize money to benefit his or her faith community. The game show’s premiere date has yet to be released. RelativityREAL’s Tom Forman and Embassy Row’s Michael Davies will be executive producers of the game

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show, with Nick Stuart and Maura Dunbar of Odyssey Networks serving as consulting producers. “This is going to be a really fun project that Bible enthusiasts will love,” said Dunbar. “It’s an opportunity to celebrate the Bible, share stories of faith and make a hugely entertaining show that will appeal to a large segment of the population.” Forman brings a lot of TV success to the table, having already won two Emmys and two People’s Choice Awards for his work as executive producer of the family-friendly ABC series “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.” He’s also developed such cable hits as “Little Chocolatiers,” “Cellblock 6: Female Lock Up”

and “Police Women of Maricopa County” and its three spinoffs. Davies has been behind many hit shows as well, including “The Glee Project,” “Who Wants to be a Millionaire” and “Wife Swap.” “’The American Bible Challenge’ celebrates America’s passion for the Bible in an entertaining, unconventional format that makes the Good Book more accessible to the whole family,” said GSN’s Amy IntrocasoDavis. “We have assembled a firstrate producing team and we’re looking forward to this timely concept coming to fruition.” Those interested in participating can email natalie.terrell@rrstaff.com.

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ACROSS 1 Big flick at the 2012 Oscars which is set during the period of transition from silent movies to talkies, “The __” (2011) 7 “The __ Squad” (1999) 10 It could be a nuts/raisins/seeds combo: 2 wds. 12 Pop culture personality Ms. Tequila 13 “Hee Haw” co-host: 2 wds. 14 Wood sorrels 15 Edward G. Robinson movie, “_ __ the Law” (1938) 16 Sportswear brand 18 Entrepreneur’s earnings 21 Q. “__ __. 26th, 2012 when the 84th Academy Awards are on?” A. “Yes, indeed!” 24 Lincoln’s li’l locale 25 Bodybuilding legend Charles 26 Befuddle 28 1965 Jackie DeShannon hit: “What the World __ Now Is Love” 29 Language of Sri Lanka 30 NBC’s “The Voice” judge, __ Lo Green 31 Ms. Bingham of “Baywatch” 32 “Oprah’s Next __” on OWN

36 Like the bachelor on “The Bachelor” 38 Tip to ‘sau’ (Wisconsin city) 39 “The __ Wing” (1999 to 2006 series on NBC) 41 Lead singer of “Itchycoo Park” band Small Faces, Steve __ 44 Disney duckling 45 Crimes like Marie Antoinette’s (b.1755 - d.1793) 46 ‘Invent’ suffix 47 Nueva York, por ejemplo

DOWN 1 Loud, as a crowd 2 He played Dr. Gillespie on ‘60s drama “Dr. Kildare”: 2 wds. 3 “__-Tac-Dough” (Game show) 4 “ER” patient’s status 5 “Designing Women” star Jean 6 Loses steam 7 Bandmate for Lindsey Buckingham: 2 wds. 8 ‘Perg’ add-on (Vine-covered framework) 9 Volkswagen slogan, __ Auto. 10 “Food __ With Todd English” on PBS

11 Classic Jaguar model, _ _ _ 12 High price to a buyer on a budget: 2 wds. 17 Sister of Kate in Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew” 19 1998 to 2002 Keri Russell drama series 20 Balian de __, Orlando Bloom’s character in Crusades epic “Kingdom of Heaven” (2005) 22 The same, in prescriptions 23 “Funny Girl” (1968) star ...her initials-sharers 26 Affixed, abbreviated 27 __ es Salaam, Tanzania 32 County in Ireland 33 “__ Johnny!” (Ed McMahon’s famous intro that he stretched out) 34 “Jack Sprat could __ __ fat...” 35 Boring routines 37 Zero-Meridian letters 39 “Samantha __?” (2007 to 2009 series) 40 Certain continent, curtly 42 “__ Race” (2001) 43 “Love __ Many-Splendored Thing” (1955): 2 wds.

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BBQ encore: Richman revisits ‘Man v. Food’ hot spots in ‘Amazing Eats’ is at The Rendezvous in Memphis, Tenn., home to one of the most famous dry-rub ribs around – we’re here’s no shortage of good talking slow-smoked over charcoal eats to be had out there, and Adam Richman should know for 14 hours. Next up: a visit to St. Louis staple Pappy’s Smokehouse -- he’s been on the road over the to check out “The Big Ben” -- a sixlast four years trying to find them pound meal of every meat featured all. on the menu, which has since feaHis hit series “Man v. Food,” which debuted in December 2008 tured one item named after Richman: the “Adam Bomb.” Then it’s a on Travel Channel, followed Richquick hop over to San Jose to samman as he travelled across the country to find the best meals to be ple sweet and spicy brown sugar “Amazing Eats” host Adam had. And while the host’s engaging glazed ribs at Henry’s Hi-Life. Richman personality made it entertaining, Also featured is Richman’s visit there’s no denying that a lot of the popularity stemmed from some of the epic eating challenges featured on the show, including a 72-ounce steak in Amarillo and a fiery, ghost pepper-laden burger in San Antonio. But downing 1000-plus calories in one sitting alone has to take its toll and in 2011, Richman “retired” Bella Casa from food challenges. His enthusi3 x 3” asm for great food finds didn’t diminish however, so he turned to his fans and local residents to take up the challenges themselves in Season 4, re-titled “Man v. Food Nation.” Now, some of his best finds over the years have been re-packaged -sans challenges -- in a compilation show that puts the focus squarely cue blends together traditions with Arkansas philanthropist Jenon the food findings themselves. from across the country. And while nings Osborne. Sadly, Osborne Airing Wednesdays on Travel passed away last July but left quite they may not put an end to the Channel, “Amazing Eats” groups together Richman’s more memora- a legacy of giving back to his com- age-old debate over which regionmunity – including massive barbe- al barbecue sauce reigns supreme ble stops in a themed weekly epi-- from Carolina’s vinegar-mustard sode, including the Feb. 29 episode cues that served up towering portions of pulled pork, smoked turkey base to the tomato-based Kansas that is appropriately titled “BBQ City rib sauces -- their spare ribs and beef ribs that he cooked up Bliss.” even beat out Bobby Flay’s recipe Viewers will get to visually sam- himself in his 11 cookers. The last stop is in Richmond, Va., on an episode of “Throwdown! ple five barbecue hot spots from With Bobby Flay.” Virginia to California. The first stop where Buz and Ned’s Real barbe-

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9:00 a.m. (65) FOOD Week In a Day (1h) 10:00 a.m. (65) FOOD Ten Dollar Dinners (30m) 10:30 a.m. (65) FOOD Guy’s Big Bite (30m) 11:00 a.m. (65) FOOD Sandwich King (30m) 11:30 a.m. (65) FOOD Secrets of a Restaurant Chef (30m) 8:00 p.m. (65) FOOD Cupcake Wars (1h) 9:00 p.m. (65) FOOD Worst Cooks in America (1h)

SATURDAY 9:00 a.m. (65) FOOD Down Home With the Neelys (30m) 9:30 a.m. (65) FOOD 30 Minute Meals (30m) 10:00 a.m. (7.1) (7) WKBW Food for Thought With Claire Thomas (30m) (65) FOOD Pioneer Woman (30m) 10:30 a.m. (65) FOOD Paula’s Best Dishes

MONDAY 9:30 a.m. (65) FOOD Bobby Flay’s Barbecue Addiction (30m) 11:30 a.m. (60) HALL Martha Bakes (30m) (34) TLC Kitchen Boss (30m) 2:00 p.m. (2.1) (2) WGRZ The Rachael Ray Show (1h) (65) FOOD Secrets of a Restaurant Chef (30m) 3:00 p.m. (6) CBLT Best Recipes Ever (30m) 4:30 p.m. (65) FOOD Barefoot Contessa (30m) 7:30 p.m. (65) FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (30m) 8:00 p.m. (65) FOOD Heat Seekers (30m)

TUESDAY 10:00 a.m. (65) FOOD Down Home With the Neely’s (30m) 11:00 a.m. (65) FOOD Good Eats (30m) 11:30 a.m. (65) FOOD Unwrapped (30m) (34) TLC Kitchen Boss (30m) 2:00 p.m. (2.1) (2) WGRZ The Rachael Ray Show (1h) (65) FOOD Secrets of a Restaurant Chef (30m) 3:00 p.m. (6) CBLT Best Recipes Ever (30m) 4:00 p.m. (65) FOOD Barefoot Contessa (30m)

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11:30 a.m. (65) FOOD Unwrapped (30m) (34) TLC Kitchen Boss (30m) 2:00 p.m. (2.1) (2) WGRZ The Rachael Ray Show (1h) 4:00 p.m. (65) FOOD Barefoot Contessa (30m) 5:00 p.m. (65) FOOD Paula’s Best Dishes (30m) 5:30 p.m. (65) FOOD Paula’s Home Cooking (30m)

THURSDAY 11:00 a.m. (65) FOOD Good Eats (30m) 11:30 a.m. (34) TLC Kitchen Boss (30m) 2:00 p.m. (2.1) (2) WGRZ The Rachael Ray Show (1h) 3:00 p.m. (6) CBLT Best Recipes Ever (30m) 4:30 p.m. (65) FOOD Barefoot Contessa (30m) 5:00 p.m. (65) FOOD Paula’s Best Dishes (30m) Chautauqua Star and Bulletin Board: Food Feb 24, 2012 to Mar 1, 2012

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he NBA takes center-stage in Orlando this weekend as the world’s most electrifying basketball players have convened for the much anticipated all-star festivities. Fans were treated to an astonishing display of athleticism during Saturday’s Slam Dunk contest and now await the main event which tips off Sunday evening on TNT. This year’s all-star rosters are an intriguing mix of wily veterans and wide-eyed newcomers. Notable players possibly attending their last all-star party are Steve Nash and Paul Pierce. Meanwhile, Andre Iguodala and Marc Gasol will provide a new wave of skill from the NBA’s deep talent pool. Fans in Philadelphia should be proud to see their own Iguodala finally suit up for an all-star game after eight impressive NBA seasons. The 76ers are enjoying a great first half of the season, and fans are hoping that the team is on the verge of playoff glory. Meanwhile, in Phoenix, Nash is having another great season despite the fact that the Suns have struggled to find their rhythm in the first half. The 38-year-old pointguard hasn’t been very open about his plans beyond this year, but many believe that this could be his final season. In Boston, Pierce is again playing a significant role in the Celtics success. He’s averaging 18 points a game and is a major reason the Celtics are in contention. Pierce joins Dirk Nowitzki with an 11th consecutive all-star appearance. Despite having one of the worst statistical seasons of his career, Nowitzki received an invite to the festivities due to the admiration of the Western Conference coaches who selected the team’s reserves. This year’s event marks the second time that Orlando has hosted the all-star weekend. The city held the honor in 1992, when Magic Johnson made his dramatic return to the NBA. 4:30 p.m.

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Tune in for four back-to-back episodes of this hit reality series. Dressmakers and bridal consultants struggle to please a variety of brides as they deal with crazy family members, delusional

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When Michael's high-school sweetheart (Maggie Siff) shows up in desperate need of help in this new episode, he tries to help her but Anna isn’t so sure she’s worth it.

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