March 1, 2012 Chautauqua Star by The Chautauqua Star

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Water Main Break Puts Communications on Hold Jamestown BPU & DFT Communications work together to minimize impact on business communications customers

Contributed Article DFT Communications

When thousands of gallons of water stream out of an underground broken water main, the reaction by utility workers has to be swift. Such a situation occurred this week on Institute Street in Jamestown and the massive sink hole left behind is proof of the devastation. Electric, water and sewer services were impacted in this neighborhood but fiber optic cabling that provides voice and data services for some business customers in Jamestown and parts of Falconer was also at risk. The fiber cabling, in an underground concrete conduit, was part of the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities distribution network, designed to connect their various substations, monitoring devices and buildings. Excess fiber strands, leased to DFT Communications, were assigned to services for more than 40 business customers. Hours after the water main break was reported, BPU and DFT officials collaborated on how best to deal with the challenging and dangerous situation. To proceed with the road cleanup and general infrastructure work, the fiber cable needed to be cut and rerouted. Thanks to engineers and managers from both BPU and DFT, a decision was made to move quickly on the fiber rerouting, providing minimal impact to customers. “The collapse of a portion of Institute Street on Sunday morning due to a water main break necessitated the

Utility workers assess the devastation on Institute and First Streets in Jamestown after a 10-inch water main line broke and caused a section of the street to collapse last Sunday morning. (Photo by Scott W. Washington, DFT Communications).

removal and cutover of communications-related fiber optic cable from the damaged area,” explained Jamestown Board of Public Utilities General Manager David Leathers. “DFT and BPU employees worked together throughout the day on Sunday and also on Monday morning to identify customer impacts and to plan the most productive way to execute the necessary fiber cutover. The result of this cooperative planning shortened the time needed to do the job, minimized risk of damage to the fiber, and allowed adequate notice to be provided to impacted customers; all of this was performed to avoid a more lengthy and reactive process.”

“The BPU commends DFT Communications in the tremendous assistance provided to replace the fiber in a safe and relatively swift manner,” said Leathers. “The movement of the fiber now allows BPU employees to continue in the repair of other utilities.” Mark R. Maytum, president and chief operating officer of DFT Communications, expressed appreciation to the BPU for the high level of cooperation and customer focus displayed during this situation. “Utility companies are often called upon to react quickly to difficult situations. In this case, both the BPU and DFT were able to bring their best resourc-

es to the site, engineer and implement a solution that minimized what could have been a devastating impact on voice and data communications for high-level customers, including the city of Jamestown government and some major businesses.” He continued, “I can’t thank my staff enough for all that they did over the two-day period. DFT is a company with a true sense of community and we were glad to offer a helping hand in this very unfortunate incident.” DFT Vice President of Operations David Pihl, who was onsite Sun-

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Jamestown Ironmen to Host “Faith Night” at JSBA March 10

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Contributed Article Zion Covenant Church

The Jamestown Ironmen Hockey Team will be hosting “Faith Night” at the Jamestown Savings Bank Arena on Saturday, March 10. Faith Night is an outreach event and fund raiser for the We Believe Ministry. The event begins at 7:05 p.m. The game will be followed by a concert by local band “TPT” (Teachers, Preachers, and Trent) in the arena club located in the upper level of the arena. Admission to the concert is free with the purchase of a ticket to the game. When purchasing tickets at the box office or online, individuals should use the code “faith” in order to direct $3 of the ticket price to the We Believe Ministry. Those interested in attending the TPT concert only should arrive at the arena at 9:00 p.m. and proceed directly to the arena club. A donation will be requested to help support the ministry. We Believe is a ministry of recovery and hope for those experiencing addiction, emotional pain, codependency or other struggles which make life difficult. We Believe recognizes that brokenness of various kinds is a universal human experience. We Believe also affirms that, in Christ, God has provided the way to live a new life in relationship with Him and with His people. The We

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Entertainment Main pg. 9 “TPT” (Teachers, Preachers and Trent) is a Christian and contemporary rock band composed of Jamestownarea teachers and pastors.

Believe ministry is becoming increasingly well-known in and around the Jamestown area and has touched the lives of many in the community.

The goal of this ministry is to help individuals step from brokenness to freedom and life in Christ. Meetings are held daily in various locations

around the Jamestown area. A schedule of meetings can be found online at WeBelieveMinistry.org.

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Commentary

March 1, 2012 Edition – Main Section – A

Commentary

Aside from a couple brief stints in New York and Philadelphia, I’ve always lived in and loved Western New York; the region has provided me as writer with rich material. Though right now I’m back to living in my hometown of Fredonia, where I’ve been lucky enough to pick up an internship with the Chautauqua Star, I just began my fourth semester commuting to the University at Buffalo. There, I double-major in English and Media Studies. Since I could pick up a pencil I knew that writing was what I wanted to spend my life doing, despite the occasional diversion (let me tell you, nothing makes for an amusing story quite like a semester spent at fashion school). My real passion lies in creative writing: some fiction, but primarily the emerging genre of literary non-fiction, in which fact is presented narratively. I believe everyone has experiences worth sharing, especially the people we’d least expect. You, readers, can expect many of my contributions to be geared towards human interest or features writing, including—you guessed it— the “Everyone Has a Story” segment. Given my preference for the creative side of writing and storytelling, you can see

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how my position at the Star is at first glance a bit ironic; frankly, newspaper journalism is the last field I imagined myself in. What I’m already discovering, though, is that my unfamiliarity with technical writing provides a challenge in the best sense of the word, and I’m excited to push the boundaries of my work in a direction it’s never reached before. Although I’m a pen-andpaper kind of girl at heart, I’ve also found myself becoming increasingly fascinated with the creative channels multimedia storytelling opens up (hence the recently-added second major in Media Studies). Maybe it’s a result of growing up in a realm of Tweets, Tumblrs and text messages, but there’s something about augmenting text with video, photography or sound that I think adds dimension to a story, so I’m hoping that on top of writing news pieces I’ll be able to become more involved with StarNewsDaily.com and the technological possibilities it offers. Last week the Star published a story I covered on SUNY Fredonia’s performance of The Vagina Monologues, my first news piece since I dabbled in writing for Fredonia High School’s the Spectator. In the days leading up to publication I looked forward to seeing my name in print, but it wasn’t until I was actually holding a copy in my hands that I realized how much an opportunity like this means to me, even if it’s not creative writing. I look forward, readers, to bringing you more stories week-to-week, and I hope you’ll enjoy reading my work as much as I’m sure I’ll enjoy writing it. For any questions or comments (or maybe a story idea you think is up my alley!), I can be reached at morgan.stewart@maytumcompany.com.

Why? What do they have to offer? I’m a believer that our character is shaped by what we worship. You may think worship is a strong word to use with a celebrity, and I would agree that it is. Unfortunately, that is where people have come. I didn’t watch the Oscar’s, but I did watch the news. Within minutes, the top trending topic in America was some foolish actor spilling fake crematory ashes of an evil dictator who let his countrymen starve on the host of the show. What baffles me the most, though, is people see nothing wrong with skipping work, classes or church to watch these shows. People will set aside hours and hours of time to possibility get a glimpse into the life of a celebrity, and sacrifice their families for it. They

One thing that seems to have recently got the Facebook community up in arms, though, is a photo going around of Whitney Houston paired next to a United States soldier. It compares the life qualities and cause of death of the two in a rough t chart, and at the bottom comments on the ability Americans have of forgetting the soldier but spending millions telecasting Houston’s funeral. I’m not commenting specifically on Houston’s death, or the soldier’s death, because one was not more important than the other. What I am commenting on, however, is the sadness that fills my heart at the truth of this t chart. There seems to be an overwhelmingly growing situation of people full-on worshiping those people we call celebrities.

Scott Wise Commentary

As most of you likely know, I’m an avid user of Facebook. I haven’t used it much lately because I recognize its innate time sucking capabilities, but in general I spend a fair amount of time on Facebook searching for news leads.

see nothing wrong with letting their kids think it is okay to literally feed on and become like scantily clad ladies or guys with their pants at their knees. My wife and I do not and will not watch shows like ‘The Voice’ or ‘American Idol.’ Those shows, to me, pawn on the desire of Americans to live a better life. We are creatures designed to care and to connect, and by watching these shows we feel a connection to someone who has no clue who we are. They become, figuratively, an object of our worship. The fault of this situation is that they are not created as something capable of being worshiped. They are a person, like it or not, with faults just like you and I. Truthfully, it sickens me. When did we abandon the worship of God for the worship of celebrities?

Water Main Break, Continued from page 1 “The street was collapsed around the concrete conduit holding the fiber cable. Because of the urgency to quickly restore electric, water and sewer, I conferred with DFT Vice President of Operations David Pihl and Chris Rodgers from the BPU to minimize the outages that would occur for fiber-based customers.” Washington continued, “On Monday, DFT provided two fiber splicing technicians and we worked in tandem with a BPU splicing team to cut and re-splice 72 fibers. The work took over nine hours but only four of those hours were

The fiber services hundreds of businesses in the City of Jamestown, but only a handful of those customers lost voice and data services for a period of from two to four hours. Repair of this type of major fiber cut within the city could have taken days, if not weeks to restore.” Levan continued, “DFT technicians, working hand in hand with BPU engineers and linemen, reduced this impact to hours. I would like to thank David Leathers, Chris Rodgers and the crew of Jamestown BPU along with the staff of DFT for their hard work to reduce the impact to our customers.” Levan said, “Some of our customers opted to take advantage of DFT’s Priority One Answering Service, which answered calls that could not be routed directly to their company or office.” DFT’s Outside Plant Manager Scott Washington surveyed the situation early Sunday.

day and acted as the official management liaison for the company, said, “DFT Communications has been leasing fiber optic service from the BPU for over 10 years in the city of Jamestown and this was the first time we’ve experienced something like this. It was nice to know that the BPU shares the same philosophy as DFT and put the needs of the customer first. I can’t thank the leadership at the BPU enough for their patience and professionalism and for allowing our company to help with the restoration.” DFT’s Network Operations Manager Wade B. Levan indicated that the fiber cabling on Institute Street was part of a network ring that services hundreds of customers. “We designed our network based on ring technology. We had three separate rings for voice, data, DSL, cellular, Internet, Transparent LAN service, Point to Point services, and fiber-based passive optical networking gear.

customer-impacting. This was a task that required a team effort. Thanks to the hard work of these people, the impact to our business customers was measured in hours and not days.” Work continued through the week on the street repair and the other utility connections. It is expected that the fiber will need to be routed back through its original path when the area is re-stabilized. DFT will notify customers of any additional expected impact on voice and data services.

SEVEN-DAY FORECAST FOR DUNKIRK- FREDONIA FRIDAY

FRI. NIGHT

53°

SATURDAY

41°

Not as cool

Evening rain

FRI. NIGHT

51°

Rain

Not as cool

42°

47°

54°

29°

21°

20°

30°

36°

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Flurries

Snow showers

MONDAY

SUNDAY

42°

47°

25°

19°

17°

31°

34°

Rain possible

Snow showers

Statistics for the week ending Feb. 28.

chance of rain Saturday morning; otherwise, mostly cloudy, windy and cooler. Mostly cloudy Sunday with a chance for snow showers; however, flurries toward Silver Creek. A chance for a couple of snow showers Monday.

Westfield 53/38

Mayville 51/37 Bemus Point 52/37

Temperatures:

High/low for the week .................. 45°/23° Precipitation: Air Quality:

SUN AND MOON Warsaw 50/39

Silver Creek 52/41 Forestville 52/38 Cassadaga 51/38 Sinclairville 51/37 Jamestown 51/39 Frewsburg 51/38

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Wednesday ......................................... Good

Lackawanna 51/38

Ellicottville 50/38 Salamanca 48/37 Olean 49/40

Corning 53/38

Bradford 51/40 Warren 52/40 Coudersport 47/39

Not as cold

THURSDAY

52°

33°

Cloudy

St. Mary’s 52/42

The Sun Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Rise 6:51 a.m. 6:49 a.m. 6:47 a.m. 6:46 a.m. 6:44 a.m. 6:42 a.m. 6:41 a.m.

Set 6:08 p.m. 6:10 p.m. 6:11 p.m. 6:12 p.m. 6:13 p.m. 6:14 p.m. 6:16 p.m.

The Moon Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Rise 12:14 p.m. 1:14 p.m. 2:19 p.m. 3:27 p.m. 4:38 p.m. 5:50 p.m. 7:05 p.m.

Set 2:45 a.m. 3:30 a.m. 4:11 a.m. 4:47 a.m. 5:21 a.m. 5:52 a.m. 6:23 a.m.

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Feb 29

Mar 8

Mar 14

Mar 22

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Sat. Hi/Lo/W

Sun. Hi/Lo/W

Mon. Hi/Lo/W

Tue. Hi/Lo/W

Wed. Hi/Lo/W

Thu. Hi/Lo/W

Albany Binghamton Cleveland Elmira Erie Franklinville Geneseo Gowanda Hamilton Hornell Lockport Niagara Falls Pittsburgh Rochester St. Catharines Syracuse Toronto Watkins Glen Wilson

39/34/pc 44/37/pc 59/41/r 52/38/pc 54/42/pc 48/38/pc 52/41/pc 52/39/pc 54/30/pc 50/40/pc 49/40/pc 49/40/pc 61/45/pc 49/39/pc 54/32/pc 47/37/pc 49/32/pc 50/39/pc 49/38/pc

49/30/r 48/29/r 44/29/c 49/25/r 44/29/r 42/26/r 47/30/r 42/30/r 42/24/c 45/27/r 44/29/r 44/29/r 50/29/r 47/30/r 43/26/r 49/28/r 42/23/r 49/28/r 43/31/r

42/21/c 38/21/sf 40/24/sf 42/19/sf 38/24/sf 36/16/sf 40/19/sf 38/18/sf 31/21/sf 40/20/sf 37/21/sf 37/21/sf 40/25/sf 41/21/sf 33/23/sf 41/20/sf 31/19/sf 42/23/sf 39/19/sf

32/15/pc 27/17/pc 34/25/pc 33/13/pc 33/23/sf 25/12/sf 27/14/pc 28/16/sf 24/23/pc 28/12/pc 29/18/pc 29/18/pc 36/21/pc 28/18/pc 29/18/pc 28/14/sf 25/17/pc 30/14/pc 27/17/pc

37/25/s 40/26/pc 44/34/s 43/25/pc 43/32/s 42/30/s 45/31/s 44/31/pc 42/31/s 44/29/s 42/33/s 42/33/s 45/33/pc 44/33/s 42/33/s 41/29/s 42/32/s 44/28/pc 44/34/s

49/35/c 45/33/pc 50/40/c 48/32/c 48/38/c 46/34/pc 49/35/pc 48/35/c 50/33/c 48/33/pc 50/36/c 50/34/c 52/39/c 50/36/c 46/35/c 47/35/c 51/35/c 47/34/c 46/36/c

54/35/sh 50/34/r 56/39/c 53/32/sh 54/37/sh 51/33/sh 53/34/r 54/34/r 50/32/r 54/33/r 54/36/c 54/34/r 58/38/r 53/36/sh 51/34/r 53/35/sh 50/34/r 54/34/sh 53/36/r

Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice.

NATIONAL OUTLOOK Temperatures 3/2 - 3/8

Precipitation 3/2 - 3/8

As of 7 a.m. Wednesday

Lake

Rain

City

LAKE LEVELS

Meadville 55/41

Rain

REGIONAL CITIES

Total for the week .............................. 0.85” Batavia 49/40

Cloudy

WEDNESDAY

27°

ALMANAC

Fredonia 52/41

TUESDAY

34°

REGIONAL FORECAST

Dunkirk 53/41

Clouds and sun

42°

Buffalo 49/41

THURSDAY

32°

Chautauqua County: Not as cool Friday with some sunshine giving way to clouds. A

Shown is Friday’s weather. Temperatures are Friday’s highs and Friday night’s lows.

WEDNESDAY

39°

SATURDAY

39°

TUESDAY

47°

SEVEN-DAY FORECAST FOR JAMESTOWN FRIDAY

MONDAY

SUNDAY

Normal Current

L. Erie at Sturgeon Pt. ........................................ -L. Chautauqua at Bemus Pt. .................... 1309.5

571.71 ft 1307.51 ft

ABOVE NEAR BELOW NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL

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The Maytum Company Vice President Mark R. Maytum announced today the appointment of Larry J. Beasley as its new President and Chief Operating Officer, effective March 1, 2012. Beasley will oversee all sales, marketing, daily operations and product development of the company. He comes to The Maytum Company having held senior positions in sales, marketing, quality assessment and operations at Cathedral Corporation, Excellus and PrismaSystems Corporation, all in the Oneida County area. Beasley’s expertise is in the area of management, administration, project management, sales and marketing. “We see tremendous potential for the continued growth of The Maytum Company,” said Larry J. Beasley, President and Chief Operating Officer, The Maytum. “We feel Larry is Maytum Company. the perfect individual for the believe that the Maytum Com- Chautauqua County business leadership role of the company. pany is uniquely positioned community.” Beasley continHis wide range of experience ued. to leverage its products and and skills will help us accomtechnology to exceed the needs Founded in 2008 as a Dunkirk plish our mission of providing and expectations of its current based business, The Maytum quality products and services and future customers, and be Company is the parent comto the Chautauqua County the leader of the industry. I am pany for Star Media Group, a community.” excited about being part of the multimedia company providRobert Maytum Jr., owner of team, and look forward to the ing quality products that posiThe Maytum Company, said, opportunities we will pursue,” tively promote Chautauqua “We are extremely fortunate to he said. County, its businesses and its have Larry come to work for communities. Included among “I have known the Maytum us. We’re looking forward to team for many years, and have its divisions, products and serhaving Larry on board to imvices are an advertising agency, the utmost respect for their prove all of our products that dedication to developing prod- directory publishing, the we are already very proud of. Chautauqua Star, StarNewsucts that deliver real value, for We welcome him to the team.” their devotion to their custom- Daily.com and Expressions, Beasley commented on his new ers, and their commitment to a supplier of promotional appointment and expressed his their employees. I also look products, custom embroidered desire to see further growth apparel and signs. forward to being part of the at The Maytum Company. “I

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March 1, 2012 Edition – Main Section – A

Office of the Aging Assists Seniors in Their Goals of Independence by Patricia Pihl Star Staff Writer

According to 2010 Census figures, 30,500 individuals over the age of 60 live in Chautauqua County. That number, according to MaryAnn Spanos, Director of The Chautauqua County Office for the Aging, reflects 23% of the total population - a figure which is well above the national average of 15 to 18 percent. Living longer, seniors are often faced with challenges to independent living and overall quality of life issues. “We should be their first stop.” That is the advice of Spanos, who says that it is important for seniors and their loved ones to contact her office when they are seeking to remain independent and in their homes. “Our whole mission is to keep seniors healthy, safe and independent for as long as possible.” With the New York Connect Service, the office of the aging has in its sights the development of a “onestop shop” for those needing a variety of long-term and community-based services. Spanos explains that her office is not just for the poor or frail. “Although many of our programs serve lower incomes, we are for everyone over the age of 60 who may have questions about what is out there.” The office is a resource for a full scope of services to help seniors remain independent and in their homes, assisting with such things as referrals

for personal care aides, housekeeping services, and personal emergency response buttons to name a few. For lower income residents, the county will help share the costs of those services, but Spanos says, even those who pay 100% are still paying less because they are accessing the buying power of the county. Now in its third year, the office of aging director characterizes the New York Connect Program as “specifically for seniors and disabled individuals of any age to help them find the programs and services to keep them independent in the community.” Spanos says the operator is specially trained to ask a series of questions to help the caller, whether that be the senior, a loved one or professional, get all the help they need. For instance, someone may call inquiring about receiving meals, but that may “just be the tip of the iceberg” of what they need. “It’s up to them to decide what they wish to do with that information, or if they wish to enroll, in any certain program.” In addition, Spanos says that counselors can also come to the homes for more in-depth counseling, if need be. Spanos said her department also helps to oversee the meals on wheel program, and provides funding for senior adult day centers in the county as well as the RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program). New York Connects is also starting to work with hospitals

and doctors offices to “get the word out” about the program. Spanos’ office also collaborates with the Chautauqua County Health Network, the United Senior Council, and other senior groups. Working as an advocate for seniors, the office also has a special case worker who investigates incidents of elder abuse and neglect, as well as working with the state attorney general on illegal scams targeted at seniors. Technological tools The office of the aging also holds computer training classes at various locations for seniors who are interested in learning to use email and searching the Internet. At the other end of the scale, there are also medication dispensers which will remind seniors to take needed medicines with the use of prompts - especially helpful for those living in the first stages of dementia or forgetfulness. In addition small GPS units, made to attach to belt loops, are also available, allowing a relative to know the whereabouts of a parent or other senior. The device would permit phone communication with a number of individuals and would also include a help button to contact a call center. For more information on the services of the New York Connects, and Office of the Aging, interested persons may call (716) 664-2029 in Jamestown and (716) 753-4471 in Mayville.

Busti Historical Society Meeting Announcement Contributed Article Busti Historical Society

The Busti Historical Society will meet at the Museum basement in Busti Wednesday, March 7 at 7 p.m. Randy Sweeney from the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation will be present to answer questions about establishing a legacy fund within the Foundation. Last fall after the Apple Festival, work began on the restoration of the Grist Mill machinery and continued until the end of January. The meeting will discuss what has been accomplished and make provisions for resumption of the project in March. Members and visitors attending the meeting can tour the Mill

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Community Garden Fair Planned for Downtown Jamestown Contributed Article DJDC

It will be a few more weeks before trees start budding and flowers start blooming, but a community garden fair on Saturday, March 3rd, will help Jamestowners plan and prepare for the upcoming growing season. The first annual Thinking Spring Garden Fair, running from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Dr. Lillian Ney Renaissance Center at Washington and West Third Streets in downtown Jamestown, will feature exhibits and workshops with useful information for new gardeners as well as the city’s veteran green thumbs. The event is free and open to the public, with free Saturday parking available throughout downtown. Exhibits at the fair will feature products and services from local landscapers and garden centers, as well as information on gardening initiatives underway at several organizations. Workshops, which begin at 11:30 a.m. and will

run throughout the event, will focus on such topics as garden planning, tree maintenance, landscaping, and backyard wildlife. The garden fair is a part of the GROW Jamestown movement to promote gardening and landscaping as a way to build stronger neighborhoods and encourage healthy lifestyles. GROW Jamestown began in 2011 with a front garden recognition program and is expanding in 2012 to include a wide range of initiatives. “Gardening and landscaping are great ways to make Jamestown a healthier and more attractive community,” said Peter Lombardi of the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation (JRC), which is organizing the event with help from several local partners. “This event is designed to provide the public with useful information, but also to connect the individuals, organizations, and businesses that have an active interest in promoting a more verdant Jamestown.” Businesses currently sched-

uled to attend include Mike’s Nursery, Four Seasons Nursery, Robert’s Nursery, Marlinski Landscaping, Garden Works of Western New York, The Home Depot, and the Secret Garden Flower Shop. Planet Earth Catering will perform vegetable cooking demonstrations and Bruce Robinson, a local forestry consultant, will provide a workshop on backyard wildlife. Local organizations participating in the event include Chautauqua County Master Gardeners, the Jamestown Garden Club, Creating Healthy Places to Live, Work and Play, Jamestown Audubon, the Jamestown Farmer’s Market, Prendergast Library, the City of Jamestown’s Urban Forestry Program, and BOCES. Information on GROW Jamestown and the garden fair can be found on the JRC Web site, at www.jrconline.org, or by calling 716-338-9889.

Saving the Date

Local church offers open invitation to special service, Mar. 4 Contributed Article Family Church of Chautauqua County

What happens when I die? This is a question that has plagued humanity as a whole for years. The human spirit constantly longs and hungers for something more and for something deeper to fill a void. In a survey we took of twenty individuals, only three knew the true way to get into Heaven. Some didn’t believe there was even a heaven at all, while others thought the way to get there was walking a religious walk in life.

In order to shed some light on the subject, Family Church of Chautauqua County, located at 45 Lakeview Avenue in Fredonia, will be hosting a special service at 10 a.m. on March 4. This service, titled ‘Save the Date Sunday,’ is focused especially toward folks who are asking themselves that same question- is heaven real? If it is, how do I get there? ‘Save the Date’ will be focused on reaching out and explaining the realities of God, heaven and hell. Using scriptural references, we will confirm what so many are longing for the truth about.

The service will begin with a special performance by the On Fire Choir, Family Church’s own choir. There will be a video presentation, followed by a brief lesson where senior pastor Michael Lokietek will teach on the Biblical truths that bring heaven and Jesus Christ into a perspective everyone can understand and relate to. If you’re looking longing or searching for something to fill the void in your heart, you need not look any further. Come out to ‘Save the Date’ Sunday and find out the truth about a loving God!

Lake Erie Women In Agriculture Meeting Contributed Article Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County

before or after the meeting. The miller house porch project was also completed in the fall. Late in February trees that were endangering the roof have been removed or trimmed. Work inside the house will resume this spring. Other topics including the

Paul Busti memorial, land drainage and improvement, automating the phone reminder list, new historical publications, and the search for the Busti meteorite will be addressed. Plus work nights and other early preparations for the 2012 Apple Harvest Festival will be scheduled.

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County and the Lake Erie Region Grape Program is holding a Lake Erie Women in Agriculture meeting on Monday, March 12, 2012, from 6:30pm8:00pm. The meeting will be held at the Frank W. Bratt Agricultural Center, located at 3542 Turner Road, Jamestown, NY. The goal of the Lake Erie Women

in Agriculture group is to help farm women make connections with, and learn from, other women in agriculture, and to provide information about practices that improve their farm’s production and financial viability. The guest speaker for the March 12th meeting will be Dr. Brenda Hayes, Ph.D., who will discuss “Time Management and Prioritization of Tasks, On and Off-Farm.” Women interested in attending this meeting should call to RSVP by March 8th: Ginny Carlberg, (716) 664-9502 x

202 or vec22@cornell.edu; Jodi Creasap-Gee, (716) 7922800 x 204 or jec53@cornell. edu; Kevin Martin, (716) 792-2800 x 205 or kmm52@ psu.edu. Cornell Cooperative Extension is an equal program opportunity provider, committed to providing Chautauqua County residents low-cost, high-quality, and researchbased programs in agriculture, the environment, youth development and human services.

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Chautauqua County World War II Gunner’s Mate Receives Military Awards Posthumously Contributed Article Oﬃce of Senator Catharine Young

Before Lewis Morehouse passed away in September 2011, he received some, but not all, of the medals he earned for his service with the United States Navy during World War II. Gunner’s Mate, 2nd Class Lewis Morehouse received all of his honors posthumously on Friday at Chautauqua County’s Regional American Legion meeting where Senator Catharine Young (R,C,I – 57th District) presented John Morehouse and Jean Milliman, the children of Petty Officer Morehouse, with the World War II Victory Medal, a Combat Action Ribbon, an Honorable Service Lapel Pin, and the U.S. Navy Honorable Discharge Lapel Pin. “I am inspired by Petty Officer Morehouse’s dedication to his country. To present his children with these medals, which are long overdue, is an honor. I am grateful for the opportunity to commemorate one of the many veterans who selflessly served this nation,” Senator Young said. “This honor is well-deserved. It’s bittersweet that Petty Officer Morehouse isn’t here to receive it himself. We wanted to make a big deal out of it, and it’s important that people understand that their veterans are still serving veterans. The American Legion strongly advocated for the recognition of Petty Officer Morehouse’s service. The more we can acknowledge service the more we remember their service. Everyone in the Legion is a veteran, and we all could have

At the American Legion Post in Brocton on Friday, February 24, Senator Catharine Young (R,C,I - 57th District) presented Jean and Steve Milliman (right) and John Morehouse (left) with medals honoring their father Gunner’s Mate, Second Class Lewis Morehouse for his service with the United States Navy during WWII. Petty Officer Morehouse’s great-grandson, Brody Rowan (center) also attended the event. Petty Officer Morehouse received all his honors posthumously, including the World War II Victory Medal, a Combat Action Ribbon, an Honorable Service Lapel Pin, and the U.S. Navy Honorable Discharge Lapel Pin.

been there. We all had the opportunity to serve,” said Henry Link, Commander of John W. Dill Post 434 and the Third Vice Commander for Chautauqua County Legion. Petty Officer Morehouse entered into active service on March 5, 1942, and attended training in Newport, R.I., Great Lakes, Ill., and Norfolk, Va. Following his training, Petty Officer Morehouse served on

the USS Greene in the North and South Atlantic. While stationed on this ship, Petty Officer Morehouse took part in Operation Dragon, the invasion of Southern France during the second stage in the invasion of France. The USS Greene also acted as an escort during the Battle of Okinawa, Japan where it stood as an antisubmarine picket. The ship also performed escort duties between Okinawa, Saipan and the Philippines until the fall

of 1945. Petty Officer Morehouse also took assignments on the USS John Hood, DD655, which was part of the invasion force in Japan and remained there as part of the occupation forces. He accepted further duties on the USS Thomas J. Gary, which picked up prisoners of war at the dock and transported them to larger ships where they traveled home. After serving with the Navy

for four years, and nine months, Petty Officer Morehouse was honorably discharged at Charleston, S.C. on December 14, 1946. Petty Officer Morehouse previously received the American Area Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with two bronze stars, Presidential Unit Citation, Good Conduct Medal, and European-African Campaign Medal with one bronze star.

During the American Legion Meeting, Petty Officer Morehouse’s daughter and son accepted the Combat Action Ribbon, which is awarded to members of the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard who actively participated in ground or surface combat where the member was under enemy fire or engaged in bona-fide ground or surface combat firefight, and the performance while under fire was deemed satisfactory. Petty Officer Morehouse never knew he earned this ribbon, which recognizes his service on the USS Greene. The Navy sent the award to Senator Young’s office at the time of the request for the World War II Victory Medal. The World War II Victory Medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States or the Government of the Philippine Islands who served on active duty in World War II at any time between December 7, 1941 and December 31, 1946. Ms. Milliman and Mr. Morehouse also accepted the Honorable Service Lapel Pin, which is awarded to all World War II veterans, and the U.S. Navy Honorable Discharge Lapel Pin. “I am very proud of my dad, and I think he’s a great person. He was very close to a couple of World War II guys that go to his church. He was wellliked and made friends easily. He never really talked much about the war, but I think he deserves to get the medals, and I am very honored to accept them with my brother,” Ms. Milliman said.

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In the Time of Need

21 Wyoming County SPCA Cats Received And Retrieved By The Chautauqua County Humane Society

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Local Korean War Veteran Donates Flags to WCA Hospital

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The Chautauqua County Humane Society (CCHS) accepted 21 cats from the Wyoming County SPCA in an effort to come to the aid of the animals in need of placement and proper care. CCHS has assessed its capacity and determined 21 cats can be appropriately housed, evaluated and cared for until they can eventually be placed in permanent homes. The first step in processing the cats into CCHS is to perform complete evaluations and then develop individual care plans that meet each cat’s specific needs. Each cat will be made available for adoption on a case-by-case basis. CCHS anticipates future promotional efforts to expedite the process and help make room for more cats in need in an efficient manner. Every effort will be made to preserve or improve current cat/kitten intake wait times/ rates for county residents. There is an ongoing need for more foster homes in order

Contributed Photo to shorten wait times and expand efforts. Those interested in providing foster care should call Sue Bloom, CCHS shelter manager, at 665-2209 ext 205. Current open shelter hours for inquiries in person are Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. and Tuesday and Friday from 2 to 6 p.m.

The Chautauqua County Humane Society is a nonprofit that is not part of any government organization and its mission to care for animals by promoting adoptions, preventing cruelty and providing education relies solely on public support. For more information call 716-665-2209 or visit www.spcapets.com

Sierra Leonean Author & Former Child Soldier to Speak at Jackson Center Contributed Article Robert H. Jackson Center

On Wednesday, April 25 at 7 p.m., the Robert H. Jackson Center will host an evening with Ishmael Beah, author of A LONG WAY GONE: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier. What does war look like through the eyes of a child soldier? How does one become a killer? How does one stop? Child soldiers have been profiled by journalists, and novelists have struggled to imagine their lives. But it is rare to find a first-person account from someone who endured this hell and survived. In A LONG WAY GONE: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier, Beah, now twenty-six years old, tells a powerfully gripping story: At the age of twelve, he fled attacking rebels and wandered a land rendered unrecognizable by violence. By thirteen, he’d been picked up

by the government army, and Beah, at heart a gentle boy, found that he was capable of truly terrible acts. At sixteen, he was removed from fighting by UNICEF, and through the help of the staff at his rehabilitation center, he learned how to forgive himself, to regain his humanity, and, finally, to heal. This is an extraordinary and mesmerizing account, told with real literary force and heartbreaking honesty. Time Magazine calls A LONG WAY GONE, A breathtaking and unselfpitying account of how a gentle spirit survives a childhood from which all innocence has suddenly been sucked out. It’s a truly riveting memoir. The presentation is free and open to the public. There will be a reception with the author at 6:00 pm. For more information, please call 716-483-6646 or email info@roberthjackson. org.

The Robert H. Jackson Center’s mission is to advance the legacy of Robert H. Jackson—U.S. Supreme Court Justice and Chief U.S. Prosecutor of the major Nazi war criminals following WWII at the International Military Tribunal (IMT) trial at Nuremberg—through education and exhibits, and by pursuing the relevance of his ideas for future generations. The Center is located at 305 East Fourth Street, Jamestown, NY. Tours are available from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday – Friday and from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturdays. E-mail at info@roberthjackson.org or visit www.roberthjackson.org. For additional information, contact the Robert H. Jackson Center at (716) 483-6646. The Center can also be found on Facebook (Robert H. Jackson Center fan page) & Twitter (follow RHJCenter).

Falconer Student’s Show Marks Re-opening Of Wright Gallery Contributed Article Arts Council for Chautauqua County

Collin Everett’s “Portraits In Shadow” marks the return of the Wright Gallery to the area arts scene. The exhibit opened on Saturday February 25 with a public reception at 6 p.m. It continues through March 31. In these “shadow sculptures,” the sculpture itself, composed of various items, is not the only work of art. The sculpture is completed when a light shone on this assortment of objects reveals its purpose, in the form of a shadow. Light

and shadow alone compose this instant portrait. Each sculpture utilizes a material that might have been discarded. These objects are given purpose when light is projected on them to reveal a hidden image. Collin Everett is a senior at Falconer High School. He has been interested in the arts since he began piano lessons at the age of five. During his time at Falconer, he has also expanded his art to other forms. His drawings and sculptures have been represented at the school-wide Art Show for several years and have won

recognition. He hopes to hive this passion for art and sculpture a usefulness that extends beyond its ordinary form by studying architecture. In the future, he plans to attend a college studying both music performance and architecture. The Wright Gallery is located on the 2nd Floor of the Arts Council For Chautauqua County at 116 East Third Street in Jamestown, NY. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Private viewings off-schedule may be made by calling 716664-2465, ext. 227.

WCA Hospital Peter Carlo, a local Korean War veteran, presents Lillian Vitanza Ney, M.D., Chair of WCA’s Emergency Department capital campaign, and Betsy Wright, WCA Hospital President/CEO, with one of two embroidered and stitched American flags he donated. These flags will be flown next to the front entrance of WCA Hospital and on the campus of Jones Memorial Health Center in Jamestown.

YMCA Announces New Cycling Studio Contributed Article Jamestown YMCA

The Jamestown YMCA and Hollyloft Ski & Bike recently celebrated the grand opening of their new indoor cycling studio. The program, which is called Cycle Hollyloft, is now located on the second floor of the Jamestown YMCA. The newly renovated studio, which was once a racquetball court, boasts 23 new spin bikes. Sponsored by Hollyloft Ski & Bike, these popular spin classes are a great way to keep in shape. Hollyloft is pleased to continue our sponsorship of the indoor cycling class,” said Les Johnson, owner of Hollyloft Ski & Bike. “The new spinning classroom has first class bikes that are the most popular because of the electronic read out displays on the handlebars. During the colder months when getting on your normal bike is a chilly option, this program is perfect for those wanting to stay fit and enjoy a ride.” The cycling class utilizes stationary bikes to replicate an outdoor riding experience through the use of motivating instructors, upbeat music, and state of the art scenic views. “Every time I teach or view a Cycle Hollyloft class, I’m always enthused to see both the diversity and camaraderie that erupts among participants,” said Meg Pickard, Jamestown YMCA wellness director. “More experienced participants are quick to come to the aid of first timers assisting with bike set up and encouraging words along the ride. Young, old, tall, short, overweight, fit, they all end up the same by the end of

The Jamestown YMCA and Hollyloft Ski & Bike recently partnered to create a new indoor cycling studio. Pictured from left from right are George Griffin, YMCA Board of Trustees chairman; Les Johnson, Hollyloft Ski & Bike owner; and Mark Eckendorf, YMCA executive director.

class – having a great workout and sharing a smile with their newfound friend.” The class schedule runs daily Mondays 6:15 a.m., 5:30 p.m.; Tuesdays 9:15 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m.; Wednesdays 6 a.m., 5:30 p.m.; Thursdays 9:15 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 5:30 p.m.; Fridays 6:15 a.m.; Saturdays 9 a.m.; and Sundays 1:30 p.m. Beginning February 27, the Jamestown YMCA will be offering a Senior Cycle class on Mondays at 9 a.m. This class will be geared towards the active older adult. Fred Baker, a vice president on

the YMCA board of directors, has been an avid class participant and program supporter for several years. “The Y’s new Cycle Hollyloft studio is a beautiful state of the art facility which provides an intense workout for all levels and is a must for anyone who wants to get started in a great program or take their existing workout to the next level,” said Baker. For more information, call the Jamestown YMCA at 6642802 or the Lakewood YMCA for their cycling schedule at 763-0303. Cycling schedules can also be viewed at www. jamestownymca.org.

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Central Station By Dusten Rader Entertainment Editor

The great American family diner may be slowly fading away but there is a place in the heart of downtown Dunkirk that still keeps the idea alive. Central Station is a restaurant where guests can enjoy some good old home cooking in a classically decorated atmosphere. Owner Judith Moon and her husband Kevin purchased Central Station from previous owner Sean Heenan in 1990 and have been running it since. It was a new venture for the couple who had never before owned a restaurant. They were living in Florida and wanted a nice place to raise their kids so they moved to Chautauqua County. “I always loved baking,” said Judith. “And, I knew I could fry eggs and make chicken salad so I thought why not give it a go. The menu evolved as the years went by based on food trends. We’re always adding things like the selection of wraps.” One thing that never changed is that the restaurant is a small family operation with a dedicated staff who love their work and have been there for a long time. “We’re like a little family,” said Judith. The family friendly atmosphere is one of the reasons Central Station has become popular among the locals. According to Judith the restaurant has a good reputation of providing home made meals that are cooked to order. “Because of the economy there are fewer neighborhood family restaurants,” said Judith. “But, here the food is not microwaved and out of a frozen box. Everything is made fresh the way you want it from a high end product and you can tell the difference. We also cater to our customer base and a lot of them have been with us for over 20 years.” That good reputation has done wonders via word of mouth. Customers who love the food and the train theme, old memorabilia and photos tell their friends about their good experience. “The customers who are very satisfied with our food and the ambiance bring their family and friends and it just grows from there,” said Judith. The location of the restaurant also plays an important role. Located in downtown Dunkirk near the pier and across from the old Masonic Temple the restaurant has been a perfect lunch destination for locals who work in the area. However, the fire at the Masonic Temple resulted in a lot of business loss for Central Station. “It’s been hard because of the fire that took down the three buildings across the street,” said Judith. “We lost a lot of customers and had to decide if we were going to be able to stay. We’re just doing our best to keep going.” Even with a wrench in the gears Central Station has managed to keep business running smoothly. Through good and hard times people still enjoy

Bacon and cheese Angus steak burger with a side of fries. (Photo by Judith Moon)

Bacon cheese steak burger wrap with 1/3 pound Angus streak burger cut in strips with bacon, melted cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo served with onion rings. (Photo by Judith Moon)

Eggs poached over grilled ham, turkey breast or bacon on a toasted English muffin topped with home made from scratch hollandaise sauce and served with home fries or hash brown patties and a melon wedge. (Photo by Judith Moon)

Home made peach cobbler. (Photo by Judith Moon)

Crispy battered haddock fish fry with homemade macaroni salad, potato salad or french fries (or a combination of all three) and are served with homemade coleslaw, roll and butter (Photo by Judith Moon)

an old fashioned home cooked meal. And, with a massive menu with tons of variety with unique options it’s no wonder why people keep coming back. The good food starts in the morning with breakfast and runs through lunch until the restaurant closes at 3 p.m. Breakfast is only served until 11 a.m. when the lunch menu becomes available. On Weekends breakfast is available until close. One of the must try meals on the breakfast menu is the Eggs Benedict. The meal comes with eggs poached over grilled ham, turkey breast or bacon on a toasted English muffin topped with home made from scratch hollandaise sauce and served with home fries or hash brown patties and

a melon wedge. “Some people have told me it is the best they have ever had,” said Judith. “The Eggs Benedict and the corned beef hash and hollandaise special are both big weekend sellers.” For lunch Judith recommends trying a Reuben. These delicious masterpieces come with thinly sliced tender corned beef, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese on grilled rye with 1000 Island dressing. She also recommends the Angus steak burgers. There is even a salad on the menu that Judith invented herself. The strawberry mandarin bacon chicken salad is topped with caramelized almonds with sweet and sour dressing. The salad can also be found on

the specials menu from time to time as a wrap with cream cheese and romaine lettuce. “You can’t get this salad anywhere else because no one knows my secret,” said Judith. Kevin also has a secret recipe on the menu. He makes stuffed pockets that are tortillas filled with steak, cheese, grilled onions and served with a dipping sauce. During the Winter season customers are always searching for some great comfort foods. There are many options to satisfy that craving on the daily special sheet like meatloaf dinners, macaroni and cheese and stuffed shells. The daily special sheet offers a different thing to try every day.

There are also vegetarian options on the menu like the home made vegetarian chili, garden burgers, sandwiches, wraps and salads. There is even a triple grilled cheese with feta, mozzarella and cheddar. The portions of the meals are very generous as well. The size may discourage some customers from saving room for dessert but Judith recommends trying to find some space to try one of her home made delicacies. The desserts are different every day but there are some baked goods always available like the home made grilled cinnamon rolls. Central Station is currently open until 7:30 p.m. on Friday nights to serve fish fries through Lent. Plus, there are also Yuengling beer battered large shrimp and beer battered fried clam dinners. The dinners all come with homemade macaroni salad, potato salad or french fries (or a combination of all three) and are served with homemade coleslaw, roll and butter.

Central Station is a restaurant that engages its customers in a level of nostalgia. From the classic décor and memorabilia to the large portioned home cooked meals that are reminiscent of Grandma’s cooking customers always have a lot to look forward to at every meal. “At Central Station you always get a nice portion size, fresh food and your meal is made to order,” said Judith. “If you’re new to the area you might not know we exist but we’ve been here a long time so we have a lot of dedicated customers who know we love what we do. We really enjoy feeding hungry people and that’s why I put a little bit of love into everything I cook.” Central Station is located at 322 Central Avenue in Dunkirk and is open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information call 716-366-8463.

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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 (through March 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.

Collin Everettʼs “Portraits In Shadow” at the Wright Gallery (through March 31)

arts scene. The exhibit opens on Saturday, Feb. 25 with a public reception at 6:00 p.m. It continues through March 31. The Wright Gallery is located on the 2nd Floor of the Arts Council For Chautauqua County at 116 East Third Street in Jamestown, NY. Gallery hours are 10am to 4pm, Monday through Friday. Private viewings oﬀschedule may be made by calling 716-664-2465, ext. 227.

Free Tax Help at Library (Fridays through March 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.

“Here Comes The Sun” Exhibit at RTPI (through April 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.

Collin Everett’s “Portraits In Shadow” marks the return of the Wright Gallery to the area

Thursday, March 1

Computer Classes at the Dunkirk Free Library: Weebly Website Development: 2:00pm-4:00pm Friday, March 2 SUNY Fredonia “Opera Scenes” at Fredonia Opera House The Student Opera Theatre Association of SUNY Fredonia will oﬀer its annual Opera Scenes production on Friday, March 2, at 8:00 p.m.; and Saturday, March 3 and Sunday, March 4, at 2:00 p.m., at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House in the village of Fredonia. Tickets may be reserved by calling the 1891 Fredonia Opera House Box Oﬃce at (716) 679-0891 or may be purchased at the door. www. fredopera.org

Audubon Center and Sanctuary: First Friday Lunch Bunch

11 a.m. - 1 p.m., “Hiking the Wild and Wooly Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Properties” presented by John Jablonski, CWC Executive Director. Followed by BYO brown bag lunch and conversation. Audubon provides coﬀee and tea. $7/non-member; $5/member.

Computer Classes at the Dunkirk Free Library:Introduction to Microsoft Excel: 1:30pm-4:00pm

with Cinderella Characters. Meet Cinderella, Prince Charming, The King and Queen, The Stepmother and Stepsisters, and the Fairy Godmother. Children under 10 are $5 and adults $7.50. Weather permitting, horse drawn carriage rides will be available for an extra fee. For your reservation call the Reg Lenna Box Oﬃce at 716-4847070. Jamestown High School’s Cinderella will be held at the Red Lenna Civic Center on March 22nd & 23 at 7:30 p.m and March 24th at 2 & 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 for festival seating. Call the Reg Lenna Box Oﬃce for tickets.

Jamestown Ironmen vs. Michigan Warriors 7:05 p.m. Monday, March 5

Computer Classes at the Dunkirk Free Library: Organizing Your Digital Life: 5:00pm-7:00pm Tuesday, March 6

Audubon Center and Sanctuary: Birthday Tuesday

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Bring your own lunch; cake will be provided to celebrate this month’s birthdays.

Computer Classes at the Dunkirk Free Library:Bring in your electronic gadgets: 11:00am7:00pm

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

Wednesday, March 7

Saturday, March 3

Using Digital Cameras: 1:30pm3:30pm and Introduction to Microsoft Word: 10:30am-12:30pm

This yearʼs JHS Musical is Rodgers and Hammersteinʼs Cinderella.

Computer Classes at the Dunkirk Free Library:

The cast invites the young at heart to meet Cinderella and Prince Charming at breakfast at First Covenant Church on Saturday, March 3rd at 9:30 a.m. All children will receive crowns and a photo

Thursday, March 8

Audubon Center and Sanctuary: Jamestown Audubon Nature Photography Club

Project Time 6:30 to 7 p.m., Business meeting and program: professional Mark Kirsch will give detailed critiquing of member’s images, 7 to 9 p.m., Free to members, $5 for non-members. For more information, call (716) 7639492 or visit www.jasphotoclub. wordpress.com.

Computer Classes at the Dunkirk Free Library: Workplace Skills: 12:00pm-2:00pm Friday, March 9

Jamestown Ironmen vs. Traverse City North Stars 7:05 p.m. Computer Classes at the Dunkirk Free Library: Common Windows problems and Solutions: 1:00pm2:00pm Saturday, March 10

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

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

Times Starting Thursday, March 1st Dunkirk Movieplex 8 10520 Bennett Road Dunkirk, NY 14048

Lakewood Cinema 8 171-3 Fairmount Ave W. Lakewood, NY 14750

Cinemark Tinseltown 17 1910 Rotunda Drive Erie, Pa 16509

Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax (PG) 12:20, 2:30, 4:40, 6:55, 9:10, 11:20 Act of Valor (R) 12:15, 2:30, 4:45, 7:00, 9:15, 11:30 Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (PG) 2:20, 4:40, 6:50, 9:00, 11:15 Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (PG13) 2:30, 6:50, 8:55 Project X (R) 1:00, 3:05, 5:10, 7:15, 9:15, 11:25 Safe House (R) 12:15, 4:50, 9:30 The Woman in Black (PG13) 12:25, 4:40, 11:05 The Artist (PG13) 12:30, 2:45, 5:00, 7:15, 9:30, 11:45 The Vow (PG13) 12:30, 2:45, 5:00, 7;15, 9:30, 11:45 This Means War (PG13) 2:40, 7:20, 11:40

Act of Valor (R) 1:40, 4:10, 6:50, 9:25 Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax (PG) 12:45, 2:45, 4:45, 6:45, 8:45 Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax 3D (PG) 1:00, 3:05, 5:05, 7:05, 9:10 Gone (PG13) 1:50, 4:30, 7:00, 9:20 Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance 3D (PG13) 1:20, 4:10, 6:55, 9:30 Gone (PG13) 1:50, 4:30, 7:00, 9:20 Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (PG) 3:50 Journey 2: The Mysterious Island 3D (PG) 1:15, 6:50 Project X (R) 1:20, 3:25, 5:30, 7:40, 9:40 Safe House (R) 9:00 The Vow (PG13) 1:45, 4:20, 7:05, 9:35

Act of Valor (R) Digital: 1:15, 4:15, 7:15, 9:55 Gone (PG13) Digital: 12:15, 2:50, 5:15, 7:35, 10:00 Tyler Perry’s Good Deeds (PG13) Digital: 1:00, 4:00, 7:05, 9:40 Wanderlust (R) Digital: 12:30, 2:55, 5:20, 7:45, 10:10 Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (PG13) RealD 3D: 12:40, 1:40, 3:05, 4:05, 5:30, 6:30, 7:55, 10:20 Digital: 8:55 The Secret World of Arrietty (G) Digital: 12:10, 2:30, 4:50, 7:10, 9:30 This Means War (PG13) Digital: 12:00, 12:55, 2:25, 3:25, 4:50, 5:50, 7:15, 9:50 Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (PG) RealD 3D: 7:20, 9:45 Digital: 12:05, 2:30, 4:55 Safe House (R) Digital: 12:25, 1:55, 3:10, 4:35, 5:55, 7:35, 8:45, 10:15

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

Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace 3D RealD 3D: 1:05, 4:05, 7:05, 10:05 Digital: 12:15 The Vow (PG13) Digital: 12:10, 1:25, 2:40, 3:55, 5:10, 6:35, 7:40, 9:10, 10:10 Chronicle (PG13) Digital: 12:45, 2:55, 5:05, 7:25, 9:35 The Woman in Black (PG13) Digital: 12:20, 3:00, 5:25, 7:50, 10:25 The Grey (R) Digital: 8:30

Regal Quaker Crossing 3450 Amelia Drive Orchard Park, 14127 Act of Valor (R) 1:10, 2:30, 3:40, 5:05, 6:40, 7:40, 9:15, 10:15 Gone (PG13) 2:20, 4:50, 7:55, 10:25 Tyler Perry’s Good Deeds (PG13) 1:40, 4:30, 7:25, 10:05 Wanderlust (R) 2:10, 4:45, 7;15, 9:45 The Secret World of Arrietty (G) 1:45, 4:10, 6:30, 9:10 This Means War (PG13)

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

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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: March 1, 2 and 3 at 8 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 In “High Plains Fandango,” characters, from left, Ken Adams (Tony Taylor), Waitress (Kelsey Rispin), O’Garr (Clayton Howe) Night,” appeared in September 2011 from Finishing Line and Cinthia (Cassandra Giovine) deal with issues related to a plot to sell their town’s water rights. The SUNY Fredonia Press in Kentucky. Department of Theatre and Dance will stage the premiere His plays have been presented of this work by Red Shuttleworth from Feb. 24 to March 3 in Bartlett Theatre at Rockefeller Arts Center. (Submitted Photo) widely, including at Churchill

Second Women Create Artists Salon

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 Award-winning 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.

SUNY Fredonia Gallery to Host ‘Mark 11/2012’ Artists

Contributed Article Jennifer Schlick

Three Chautauqua County artists will be featured in the second Salon presented in conjunction with the Women Create art exhibit at the 3rd on 3rd Gallery. The Salon will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7 in the Gallery at 116 East Third Street, next to the Reg Lenna Civic Center in downtown Jamestown. Bethany Bjork of Lakewood, Patricia Micciche of Jamestown, and Sara Lawrence Skillman of Dewittville will give brief talks about their work, interspersed with questions, answers, and conversation. The women’s presentations will focus on their works on display and their personal philosophies and perspectives on art. Bethany Bjork is exhibiting two pieces, a three-dimensional mixed media entitled “Puzzle” and a terracotta sculpture, “Corn Goddess.” She will talk about representing complex issues using art. Produced in oil, pastel and pencil, Patricia Micciche’s “Japanese Angel 2” was inspired by a Fulbright Fund cultural exchange trip to Japan. She is looking forward to starting a conversation about healing symbols in art. Sara Lawrence Skillman’s watercolor, “Merlin Hawk,” is an example of how, as an artist, she strives to capture the magic that is in the wilderness. She calls her artwork Natural Glimpses, and she

“Reﬂected,” a painting by Nava Gidanian-Kagan of Buffalo will be among the works on display when the Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Gallery at SUNY Fredonia hosts “Mark 11/2012” from March 2 to April 3.

Contributed Article Doug Osborne-Coy On Wednesday evening, March 7, three Chautauqua County artists will be featured during the second of three Salons presented in conjunction with the Women Create art exhibit. The Salons are held in the 3rd on 3rd Gallery, 116 East Third Street, next to the Reg Lenna Civic Center in downtown Jamestown, where the exhibit runs through March 31. Shown here is the terracotta and mixed media “Corn Goddess” by Bethany Bjork, one of the presenters.

tries to represent all the colors, contrasts, emotions and spontaneous moments woven into the web of life in her penink-watercolor studies and embroidered landscapes. The third and final Salon sponsored by Creative Arts of Women, WNY Chapter, will be on Wednesday, March 21. There is no charge for the Salons, but donations are gratefully accepted. Women Create is presented in cooperation with the Arts Council for Chautauqua

The works of more than 20 artists from throughout Western New York will be on display when the Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Gallery at SUNY Fredonia hosts the “MARK 11/2012” exhibition County. Regular hours are beginning March 2. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday until the clos- The exhibition features the ing reception on Saturday, works of artists who particiMarch 31. For viewing by ap- pated in the New York Founpointment, contact Len Barry dation for the Arts’ MARK at (716) 664-2465, ext. 227. program in 2011. ParticipatEvents are also planned from ing artists are from Fredonia, morning to evening on SWAN Buffalo, Rochester and other locations in Western New (Support Women Artists York. Now) Day, Saturday, March 31. “Each of the 21 artists will be submitting one or two pieces For details on all these profor display and includes a vagrams, visit womencreate. riety of mediums,” Art Gallery wordpress.com/. Administrator Tina Hastings said. “There is no other

theme that ties this exhibition together, so each artist’s work will make a truly individual statement.” The exhibition will feature paintings, sculptures, photography, video and drawings. “The opportunity to bring such a variety of artists together in this newly renovated space is exciting,” Hastings said. “I would like to thank the artists for their cooperation in organizing this exhibition.” The “MARK 11/2012” exhibition opens with a reception in the art gallery from 7 to 9 p.m. on March 2. Both the reception and exhibition are free and open to the public. MARK is a NYFA program specifically designed to support artists based in New York State outside of the five boroughs of New York City. The program focuses on the professional and business side

of the creative practice, giving artists the tools they need to expand their audience and increase professional opportunities. According to Felicity Hogan of the NYFA, the “MARK” program name is not an acronym. “It more came out of the concept of ‘making your mark’through artists having access to a statewide network as well as information, resources and tools to help promote and improve their career prospects,” she said. The exhibition runs through April 3. The gallery hours are 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, 2 to 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 to 6 p.m. on Sundays. It should be noted the gallery will be closed from March 10 to 19 for the campus spring break.

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Cooking On The Hill: Buﬀalo Shrimp

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. Buffalo Shrimp 2 cups All-purpose Flour 2 tbsp Burning Asphalt Cajun Sizzle Seasoning (burningasphalt.com/shoprubs.asp) 1 tbsp Garlic Powder 1 tsp Onion Powder 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper 1 lb Large Shrimp (deveined and peeled) 8 oz Burning Asphalt Buffalo

Wing Sauce (you can also use Burning Asphalt Ranch Wing Sauce if you would prefer) (burningasphalt.com/shopwingsauce.asp) Combine the flour, Burning Asphalt Cajun Sizzle Seasoning (burningasphalt.com/ shoprubs.asp), garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a large zip-loc bag. Shake to mix ingredients. Rinse the deveined and peeled shrimp well under cold water. Place in the zip-loc bag, seal, and shake. Remove the coated shrimp from the bag and place on a cookie sheet. Refrigerate for approximately 15 minutes. DO NOT DISCARD the flour mixture in the bag. After 15 minutes, place the shrimp back in the bag and shake well once again. Remove and carefully toss into a pan with hot oil in it. Cook

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in pan for about 3 minutes or until pink. Remove and place shrimp in a large bowl. Pour the 8 oz of Burning Asphalt

Buffalo Wing Sauce (you can also use Burning Asphalt Ranch Wing Sauce (burningasphalt.com/shopwingsauce.

asp) if you would prefer) over the shrimp and toss well. Serve with Ranch Dressing or traditional Bleu Cheese. You can also serve the shrimp on a bed or rice or pasta. Submitted by: Jeﬀ Furash I Love to make this recipe. It’s so easy, quick, and awesome tasting. And HEALTHY too! Serve as a meal or appetizer. Truly a dish that Bubba Gump would be proud of! 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 ca 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!

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In Remembrance of a Leader: Pam Lydic Written by Todd J. Tranum President & CEO of the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce & Executive Director of the Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier

As the first ever executive director of the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce, Pam Lydic was an advocate for the business community and for 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.

Pam took pride in watching the County Chamber grow to be a powerful voice for the business community. Under her leadership, the Chamber stepped up as a true advocate for reducing taxes and creating an improved climate for economic advancement in our county and our state. After eleven years at the helm of first the Northern Chautauqua Chamber and then the County Chamber, Pam stepped down in 2007 after she was diagnosed with cancer. In 2008 she was named the Chautauqua County

Chamber of Commerce Person of the Year - an honor that was well-deserved. Following a courageous battle with cancer, Pam passed away on Friday, February 17th. Our condolences and prayers go to her husband, Brian, daughter, Chelsea, and other family and friends. She will be missed by so many. Pam’s bright light for our county never dimmed. The Chamber will continue to carry that torch to make sure that her work lives on.

Dunkirk Community Chamber Elects Oﬃcers The Dunkirk Community Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting recently 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 Jason Ferguson, Mark Harvey, Shaun Heenan, Gina Kron, Steve Neratko, Lee Parker, Meredith Patton, Ginger Pokoj, 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. 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.

Greg Peterson to Receive 2011 Distinguished Service Award Contributed Article Robert H. Jackson Center

Gregory L. Peterson, president of the Robert H. Jackson, has been selected by the Law, Youth and Citizenship Committee of the New York State Bar Association for their 2011 Distinguished Service Award. The award is to recognize someone from the legal profession who has made an outstanding contribution to law-related education and whose voluntary service has: fostered understanding of the values of our legal and judicial systems; informed and educated students as to the roles in society of the law, the courts, the law enforcement agencies and the legal profession; stimulated a deeper sense of individual responsibility by helping students recognize their duties, as well as their rights; encouraged effective law-related education programs in their communities and in their schools; and increased communication and understanding among students, educators and those involved professional in the legal system. Mr. Peterson will be presented with his award by representatives from the Law, Youth and Citizenship committee on February 28 at a program which will be free and open to the public. The event will take place concurrently with the Robert H. Jackson Center’s

Young Reader Program with Phillip Hoose, award-winning author of Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice and We Were There, Too! Young People in U.S. History. The public is invited to attend a pasta dinner at 6:00 pm at a cost of $10.00 per person, and reservations may be made by calling the Jackson Center at 483-6646 or e-mailing info@ roberthjackson.org. At 7:00 pm, the free event will include the awards presentation and discussion with the author. Greg Peterson is president and founder of the Robert H. Jackson Center. He is a partner in the law firm of Phillips Lytle LLP and resides in Lakewood. He received his Juris Doctor in 1976 from Dickinson School of Law in Carlisle, PA, and Bachelor of Arts in 1973 from Allegheny College in Meadville, PA. He is admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court, American Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association, Jamestown Bar Association and Bar Association of Northern Chautauqua County. He sits on the board of many County organizations including the Board of Directors at S.U.N.Y. at Fredonia Foundation and the Board of Directors of the New York State Association for Retarded Children, Inc. Several awards have been bestowed to Mr. Peterson including the “Service to Mankind Award” presented to him by the

Jamestown Sertoma Club in 1994; the Community Service Award presented to him by three separate organizations in 2000; and the Chautauqua Leadership Award in 2001. John A. Jackson, Peterson’s fellow board member at the Jackson Center, remarked, —It is hard to imagine a person who fits more closely in the criteria established for this award. It is also significant that these criteria are so relevant to the wellbeing of our society. The Robert H. Jackson Center’s mission is to advance the legacy of Robert H. Jackson—U.S. Supreme Court Justice and Chief U.S. Prosecutor of the major Nazi war criminals following WWII at the International Military Tribunal (IMT) trial at Nuremberg—through education and exhibits, and by pursuing the relevance of his ideas for future generations. The Center is located at 305 East Fourth Street, Jamestown, NY. Tours are available from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday – Friday and from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturdays. E-mail at info@roberthjackson.org or visit www.roberthjackson.org. For additional information, contact the Robert H. Jackson Center at (716) 483-6646. The Center can also be found on Facebook (Robert H. Jackson Center fan page) & Twitter (follow RHJCenter).

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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: Affinity One Federal Credit Union, Cummins, DFT Communications, Jamestown

Savings Bank Arena, Jamestown Community College, Jamestown Mattress, KeyBank, Lake Erie Regional Health System, Nestle Purina, NRG, OBSERVER, The PostJournal, Serta Mattress, WCA Hospital, and WJTN/WWSE/ WKSN/WHUG/WQFX.

Sign up for Active Rewards Maybe you started 2012 with a fitness goal in mind. For many of us, these New Year’s resolutions have a way of waning after the first month or so. But there may be an incentive for you to renew your fitness commitment: cash back! If you have Univera health insurance through the Cham-

ber’s Bright Choices exchange, you are eligible for ActiveUnivera, the rewards program that makes it easy to get cash back for simple health lifestyle decisions. You can earn up to $1,000 per family each year just for doing healthy things that fit into your daily routine; things like working in the

yard, taking the stairs instead of the elevator, or walking the dog. You simply track your healthy activities through the ActiveUnivera portal. To learn more, visit www.univerahealthcare.com and click the link for ActiveRewards.

Jamestown Salutes “Finest” for 2011 The Jamestown Community Chamber of Commerce honored a group of distinguished businesses and their representatives during the 10th annual “Salute to Our Finest” award reception last Thursday at the Lillian Ney Renaissance

Center. Being recognized for 2011 were: 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.

Westfield Hospital Foundation Receives CRCF Grant For Lab

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A $4,000 grant from the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation made it possible for the Westfield Memorial Hospital Foundation to contribute to the purchase of a piece of equipment for the WMH laboratory. A Pipette Calibration System, which costs $9,895, is a measuring instrument consisting of a graduated glass tube used to measure or transfer precise volumes of liquid by drawing the liquid up into the tube. It is estimated that approximately 10,000 patients (including those patients who utilize the Emergency Room) will be served by this project annually. “On behalf of (the hospital laboratory), I would like to thank the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation for providing the funding that helped us to purchase the Artel PCS,” said Edward Brooks, laboratory manager. “We will use this Pipette Calibration System to assure that the results that we provide to clinicians are as accurate as possible, allowing for the proper diagnosis and treatment of many types of illnesses and diseases.” CRCF Executive Director Randy Sweeney commented, “The Community Foundation (believes) it is very important to our region to have an

WMHF Development Director Patty DiPalma, WMHF development director; and Rose Van Volkenburg, president; from left, along with Randy Sweeney, CRCF executive director; observe WMH Laboratory Manager Ed Brooks demonstrate how a pipette is used.

effective healthcare delivery system. This grant will help to ensure that Westfield Memorial Hospital can deliver that vital service to the area. We are delighted to assist them with their funding.” Rose Van Volkenburg, WMH Foundation president, also expressed gratitude. “The foundation is most appreciative of the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation for understanding our plight and for providing the necessary (additional) funding so that we can continue to assist the hospital in its mission to provide high quality healthcare.” “We are very grateful to the CRCF for making this commitment to our hospital,” Patricia DiPalma, WMHF development director, said. “Its support has been vital to the success of many of our

programs; it is comforting to know that we can depend on the generosity of the CRCF as we assist the hospital in helping its patients.” Incorporated in 1978 as the fund-raising arm of the hospital, the foundation’s mission is to provide financial support for the delivery of high quality health care services to the residents of the Chautauqua region. A regional healthcare provider, the Westfield Memorial Hospital serves more than 30,000 people throughout southwestern New York. WMH is a leader in rural health care and offers many patient services. For more information about the WMH foundation or how to contribute, call Patty DiPalma at 793-2338.

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Karate Academy Opens In Westfield

Contributed Article Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce

Gaffar Adam’s Karate Academy held a ribbon cutting ceremony today at the ROR Building, 71 East Main Street. “The Karate Academy is a great addition to the mix of businesses we have here in Westfield,” stated Aaron Resnick, Executive Director of the Westfield Development Corporation. “We look forward to seeing Gaffar’s business grow and succeed.” Westfield Mayor David Carr added, “I am very pleased that Gaffar Adam’s Karate Academy decided to come to Westfield. It will add another dimension to downtown Westfield. This business is certainly a great addition to the ROR Building and makes an excellent location for Mr. Adam.” Gaffar Adam’s Karate Academy offers mixed martial arts, women’s Max-Fit kickboxing, freestyle karate, boxing, and kickboxing classes for children and adults of all ages. A weight room and private lessons are also offered at the Westfield location. “My objective with this business is to run a high quality martial arts facility without

Gaffar Adam, Owner of the Gaffar Adam’s karate Studio gives instruction while Joe Goyette, a student works on his kick style. Students and local dignitaries attend a ribbon cutting event at Gaffar Adam’s Karate Studio. Front Row: Braedan Signorino, Student, Ejuah Adam, Student, Joe Goyette, Student, Yman Bannister, Student. Center Row: Lisa Schroeder, Student, Rocky Signorinio, Instructor, Amanda Signorino, Student Mayor David Carr, Gaffar Adam, Owner, Aaron Resnick, Executive Director, Westfield Development Corporation, Mark Thoreson, Instructor, Todd Tranum, President/CEO, Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce. Back Row: David Fuller, Student, Joel Seachrist, President of the Westfield Development Corporation, Wendy Gollnitz-Santilli, Student, John Rawlinson, Westfield Development Corporation Board Member

compromising my principles, as well as balancing business with my other dreams and family responsibilities,” stated Adams, Owner and Operator of the Karate Academy. “We don’t believe that we are the

best or only place to train, but we do believe that we have been time-tested and have a lot to offer you.” “When it comes to training the first step is the hardest, and that is walking through

the doors! To that end, we are running a special offer to the first ten to walk through the door and sign up for the program. Between today and February 29th, 2012 we will discount 50% off the first

month of classes.” With its main location in Jamestown, NY, Gaffar Adam’s Karate Academy is expanding and relocating its previous North County facility to Westfield. The Academy also has a location in Randolph. The ribbon cutting ceremony was coordinated by the Westfield Development Corporation and the Westfield/Barcelona Community Chamber, an affiliate of the Chautauqua

County Chamber of Commerce. Village of Westfield Mayor, David Carr, participated in the ribbon cutting along with representatives from the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce and Westfield Development Corporation. For more information about Gaffar Adam’s Karate Academy, please visit www.agcombatsports.com.

DFT Communications Welcomes SUNY Fredonia Interns Contributed Article DFT Communications

DFT Communications is pleased host four interns for the 2012 spring semester. These interns have been made available to DFT through the internship program that SUNY Fredonia offers to the local business community. Michael Leshley, Bill Sanborn, Michael Santoli and Elise Wilkin are all seniors at SUNY Fredonia. Michael Leshley, 22, is a Business AdministrationManagement major with a minor in Economics. He is from Rochester, NY, where he graduated from Victor Senior High School in 2008. As an intern, he will be working with the marketing and public relations team. Michael is currently a member of the international business honor society, Delta Mu Delta, and also serves as the secretary of the SUNY Fredonia Business Club. His hobbies include skiing, golfing and spending time with family and friends. Before joining DFT, Michael

previously interned with Constellation Brands, Inc and The Getinge Group, both companies located in Rochester, NY. “I am excited to be part of the DFT family and appreciative for the opportunity to work with such a great company,” said Mike. After graduation, Michael is looking towards obtaining an MBA or starting his career in business. Bill Sanborn, 22, will be graduating in May with a Business Administration-Accounting degree. He grew up in Monroe, New York. Bill will be interning directly with the accounting department. He is a member of the Fredonia State Men’s Division III Hockey team where he serves as an assistant captain. During his time at SUNY Fredonia, Bill has participated as a member of the Accounting Society and the Economics Club. Mike Santoli, 21, is a Business Administration-Finance major. He is from Rochester, NY where he lives with his parents and older brother. He graduated From Greece Athena High School in 2008 and chose to attend SUNY

Pictured from left to right: Bill Sanborn, Elise Wilkin, Michael Leshley and Mike Santoli.

Fredonia because of its small school feel and the beautiful campus. Mike has been a marketing intern with DFT since the 2011 fall semester. He is currently the president of the SUNY Fredonia Business Club, social chair of the Financial Management Association, and a member of the School of Business Student Advisory Council. Mike paired up with DFT after doing a consulting project in his

strategic management class. When not spending time with family and friends, he enjoys cooking, golfing, and making people laugh. “I am very excited and appreciative to be working this internship. It feels good to be apart of a team that truly puts their customers and the community first,” says Mike. After graduation in May, Mike plans on entering the work force and starting his career as a young

business professional. Elise Wilkin, 22, is working toward her B.S. in Public Accountancy and intends to graduate in December 2012. Elise will be working under Julie Essek as an accounting intern. The Avon, NY native is currently the president of the SUNY Fredonia Accounting Society. Other leadership positions she holds include treasurer of Tau Sigma Honor Society, Golden Key Inter-

national Honor Society, and the Fredonia Figure Skating Club. In addition, she is a member of the Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team and the School of Business Student Advisory Council. She currently maintains a 3.98 GPA. Her post-graduation plans consist of passing the CPA exam and working in the field of public accounting. “These interns add a tremendous value to our company and are a valuable resource that SUNY Fredonia provides to the community”, states Dan Siracuse, Marketing & Public Relations Manager at DFT. “Companies that do not utilize this young talent have a lot to gain by doing so.” “Internships are a valuable experience for both the students and the site supervisors. As a site supervisor I have always felt that although they have learned a lot from us, we have learned a lot from them as well”, according to Julie Essek, Accounting Manager at DFT.

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Inspiration from the Source

Chautauqua, Cattaraugus County Educators Attend Conference Featuring Nationally Known Author On Inspiring Readership Among Students Contributed Article E2CCB

Contributed Photo CLCS Chautauqua Lake Central School students rehearse for Happy Days, a New Musical, are clockwise from top Nate Gleason, Fonzie; Ray Fortney, Chachi; Cole Gleason, Richie; Zach Stahlsmith, Potsie; and Michael Parker, Ralph. Students in grades 7 through 12 are in the cast and crew for the secondary school musical, with book by Garry Marshall, music and lyrics by Paul Williams. Performances will be in the CLCS Auditorium at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, March 9 and 10. Purchase pre-sale tickets in the Secondary School Office and from cast members through March 8. Tickets will also be available at the door before each performance and at the preview. Senior citizens may attend a free preview on Thursday, March 8, at 7 p.m., as may those who have purchased pre-sale tickets for the Friday or Saturday performance. Children ages 4 and under may attend any performance at no charge. Vocal music teacher Jennifer Davis is directing the show; Richard Lundquist is the conductor, and technology teacher Nicholas Anson designed the set. Wendy Marlinski is the rehearsal accompanist; Heather Martin is the choreographer.

Get In the Game Contributed Article Maggie Irwin

Get in the Game, an all-day sporting event for girls in grades 4-7, will be held on March 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the JCC Physical Education Complex. Registration forms will be accepted

through March 3. The cost is $12 and some scholarships are available. To get a registration form, go to Facebook: Get in the Game – Jamestown NY or email gitgjamestown@ gmail.com. Girls will rotate in groups among kickboxing, basketball, self-defense, rugby, soccer, Zumba, kayaking, and track.

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Author Donalyn Miller, a nationally known English language arts teacher who specializes in inspiring readership among students, was the guest of honor at a conference recently coordinated by the Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES School Library System, the E2CCB Division of School Support Services, and the Western New York School Library Systems. The conference took place at the Grandview on West Hill Road in Ellington. More than 100 teachers and library personnel from schools throughout Chautauqua and Cattaraugus County came to take part in the presentation and discuss ways to increase children’s interest in reading. Mrs. Miller’s passion about reading and about her students, who read on average an impressive 40 books each year, is evident. She teaches that all students everywhere are readers – they just might not realize it yet. The conference was organized largely through the work of Susan Bartle, E2CCB School Library System Coordinator. With her help, the Western New York School Library Systems – which is comprised of the library systems for the E2CC BOCES, Erie 1 BOCES, Niagara-Orleans BOCES, Cattaraugus-Allegany-Wyoming BOCES, and Buffalo City Schools – secured a grant to bring Mrs. Miller to the region. The Grandview, which is owned and operated by retired Frewsburg Central School District superinten-

Susan Bartle, Susan Bartle, E2CCB School Library System coordinator, left, poses with author Donalyn Miller during a recent conference in Ellington.

Teachers and library personnel throughout Chautauqua and Cattaraugus County crowd the Grandview in Ellington to hear author Donalyn Miller address inspiring readership among students during a recent conference.

dent Stephen Vanstrom, proved to be an ideal location for the conference since it was within easy driving distance of schools throughout Chautauqua and Cattaraugus County, allowing many more teachers and library personnel to participate. Mrs. Miller was the guest of honor at another conference organized in Erie County for northern school districts. Mrs. Miller, who teaches sixth-grade students in Texas and writes a blog for “Education Week,” is the author of “The Book Whisperer: Awakening the Inner Reader in Every Child.” During the

forum, Mrs. Miller and participants shared strategies for teaching reading and inspiring students to take ownership of their literacy, finding ways to connect with books like never before. Her strategies include allowing students to choose their own books, setting aside more time for reading in the classroom, looking beyond traditional assignments such as book reports and comprehension worksheets, and building classroom libraries of high-interest books. Her success in her sixth-grade classroom is well documented – her students over the last five years have scored at least

in the 85th to 90th percentile on the Texas statewide assessment. According to Mrs. Bartle, during Mrs. Miller’s two-day visit, more than 300 educators had the opportunity to learn, be inspired, and develop new techniques to bring literacy to students. A book fair provided by Barnes & Noble coincided with the event, and all proceeds went to school libraries damaged by recent floods in the greater Binghamton area. A total of $500.00 was raised during the book fair for schools that had their school libraries completely destroyed. The book fair was unique because the books for sale during the two day event were all books that Mrs. Miller recommended to the educators. She provided great insight into why these books have been popular with her students and possessed the qualities that made reading interesting to children. The E2CCB School Library System is a state-funded program that facilitates the sharing of library resources among the 27 E2CCB component school districts, as well as other participating schools, public libraries, and post-secondary education institutions. According to Mrs. Bartle, a blog for educators to share what they are reading and make recommendations will be sponsored soon as well as a program to encourage educators to become active role models to students through a “My Reading Life” program to be fully implemented in the fall of 2012.

Public Relations Students to Lend a Hand to Three Chautauqua County Nonprofits Contributed Article SUNY Fredonia

SUNY Fredonia’s Public Relations Campaigns class has selected three local nonprofit organizations to take part in this year’s Community Partners Program. Chautauqua County Teen Pregnancy Prevention Coalition, Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, and the Dunkirk Free Library were chosen from 13 applicants to be a part of the popular program at SUNY Fredonia. The program provides mutual benefits to students and nonprofits in need of public relations assistance. Students are given real life experience by working to develop comprehensive public relations plans based on the

needs of the organizations. SUNY Fredonia President Dennis Hefner announced the organizations selected to participate in the program at a news conference at the university today. “This is truly a great program that our communication department offers and we take a lot of pride in the experience it gives the public relations students,” Hefner said. “Not only are students given the opportunity to acquaint themselves with real public relations work, but they are also making a difference in the community by lending a hand to nonprofits.” The Community Partners Program broke two records this year: the most students

participating and the most number of applications received from nonprofit organizations seeking assistance. Because of this, three organizations were selected this year, rather than two, as has been done in past years. For the first time, students were given the opportunity to vote on the nonprofits with which they wished to work. The Chautauqua County Teen Pregnancy Prevention Coalition is comprised of residents, public and nonprofit organizations, and schools throughout Chautauqua County that have joined forces in an attempt to prevent teen pregnancy in the community. The coalition’s mission is to provide young adults with education, training, advocacy, information,

and support on adolescent health and development with an emphasis on teen pregnancy prevention. Infinity Visual and Performing Arts is a nonprofit music and arts education program located in Jamestown, N.Y. Infinity provides youth with the opportunity to enhance their musical talents and performance skills under the supervision and direction of local artists and musicians. The organization offers after-school programs as well as musical instrument lessons, art workshops, and dance classes to children of all economical backgrounds. The Dunkirk Free Library, built in 1904, advances the quality of life in the community and provides unrestricted

access to information in a variety of formats. It assists 2,410 cardholders of all ages through collections, services, and programs that support development of an individual’s full potential. The library has been an active participant in SUNY Fredonia’s annual Big Read project, an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts. The Community Partners Program is in its 12th year of existence at SUNY Fredonia. Public relations seniors participating in the program act as small public relations firms to provide promotional services to local nonprofits that are in need of assistance. At the end of the semester, students will submit a comprehensive public relations

plan to their community partner for implementation. This gives students a chance to put into action the skills they have learned throughout their education and offers them a sense of the challenges and rewards that come with being a public relations practitioner. For more information on the Community Partners Program, contact Ann Carden, associate professor of communication, at 716-785-3487 or ann.carden@fredonia.edu. SUNY Fredonia is a comprehensive, public, liberal arts college in Western New York that offers undergraduate and master’s programs. Founded in 1826, it is among the oldest schools in the SUNY system.

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YWCA Westfield News By Katie Smith Contributing Writer

Employee Honored YWCA employee Nancy Tresler, center, was honored for her 10 years of employment at the YWCA. During the annual meeting, child services director Brenda Backus and executive director Katie Smith joined the board in presenting Ms. Tresler with a certificate of appreciation and other gifts. In her role as facilities manager Ms. Tresler is responsible for the upkeep and cleaning of the building as well as managing rentals. Save the Date The annual Father Daughter Dance at the YWCA has been

scheduled for June 9. Young ladies in kindergarten through 5th grade will be able to invite their dad, grandfather or other escort to join them for the evening. More details will be available as the date nears. Apology Our apologies for the misspellings in the photo showcasing the tumbling class. The correct spelling is Rhiannon Seminatore and Delilah Guinnee. Arts and Crafts Update Planning continues for the July 27 and 28 event. “Each day we receive vendor applications and inquires, and our program ad sales are going well.” reports Executive Director Katie Smith. “this is the 40th anniversary year for the

festival and it marks the 20th year of YWCA sponsorship. This is also the largest fundraising effort of the agency, so we work all year to make it successful. New this year is the program idea – we’re selling ads to cover the cost of the publication. We anticipate this being a keepsake program with vendor biographies,

historical highlights and other local information included. Any businesses, organizations or industries that would like ad space are encouraged to contact the YWCA at 326.2011 and reserve their spot.” Spaghetti Dinner Tickets for the annual YWCA spaghetti dinner are now

available from kids enrolled in any of the YWCA programs. Ticket prices remain $7 for adults, $ 6 for seniors and $5 for kids 12 and under. Serving begins at 4:30 and will continue until 6:30. Those attending also have the opportunity to take part in the 50/50 raffle and a Chinese auction. New this year will be an auction table set up with gifts that appeal to the younger crowd. “We get a great assortment of items from our local businesses and many of them are kid friendly. The set up this year will let our younger guests choose from more items they like.” said Brenda Backus, child services director. Tickets are also available at the YWCA or can be reserved by calling the

office at 326.2011. Classes The YWCA is pleased to offer an additional adult aerobics class. Beginning Monday, March 5, instructor Chelsea Stern will add a 6:30 exercise class. This class is in addition to the 10AM class that meets each Saturday at the YWCA. The class is a fast paced aerobic workout set to popular music. Attendees are encouraged to dress in comfortable clothing that allows movement, bring clean shoes and water. The fee is $6 per class, payable at the door. There is no pre registration, walkins are welcome.

the green in the ephemera and my sweater. I played with the photo placement a bit, putting the brewing vats in the middle, surrounded by the ones with people. It took a while, but settled on an arrangement that followed the visual line of the diagonal pocket. The “25” was stamped with Recollections Date Stamps and StazOn ink in Jet Black. There was no room for an ordinary journaling spot, so I adhered the beer glass from a brochure to some gold paperboard (from a Crown Royal gift set) so that it could be pulled out of the pocket to read. Finally, I took the round month and sentiment stickers (from an old Creating Keepsakes kit) that I wouldn’t have used for their intended project and placed them in a visual triangle with the circular logo on the beer glass. This layout, by far, has been the thickest one in the book. Though I’ve been trying to avoid bulk, there was no way around it if I wanted to include everything in my pocket without scanning it into my computer and printing a copy.

I’d rather have the thickness and texture of my items and compensate for it by making the pages that follow it thinner. To do otherwise would make this project more complicated and less authentic, thus defeating the purpose. In scrapbooking, just like in life, you have to make adjustments when things don’t seem to fit properly. It’s one of those things best contemplated with good friends over a good beer. This week’s pick: Porkslap Pale Ale, butternutsbeerandale.com. It’s crisp, flavorful and delicious, yet sadly not available west of Rochester. It was my favorite at the Beer Festival and hopefully will come to Chautauqua County sometime soon. Anne Walterich is the owner of Sunset Scrapbooks, a photo preservation and album design service. When not enjoying a cold one and scrapping herself silly, she can be found online at SunsetScrapbooks. com and at twitter.com/SunsetScrapbook.

Scrapbooking Today Project Annie: Week 8

By Anne Walterich Contributing Writer

In the spirit of Becky Higgins’ Project : Life simple, year-long scrapbook effort, I decided to embark on my own for 2012. The whole point of the Project : Life system is to make scrapbooking easier, so that the end result is a completed album and not just a hard drive clogged with unsorted photos and boxes of scattered ephemera. I liked the concept, but not not the format. Instead of using specialized 4”X6” pocket pages my “Project : Annie” is an altered hardcover book, yet the intent of simple documentation is the same. It’s been easy to take a photo almost every day (I’ve only missed a few) since I always have my iPhone with me, but creating scrapbook layouts for myself daily - even uncomplicated ones - has proven more challenging. Even though I’m behind with printing my photos and artfully adhering them to the pages of my book, I’m not feeling the slightest bit guilty. Just by taking pictures every

day of ordinary things instead of only at events, I’m learning that there are lots of small, interesting stories to tell. They’ll all come together soon, and enjoying the process is all part of the experience. I may not have everything printed, journaled and scrapped at the end of every day, but that’s not important. My photos show that I’m enjoying life and that is what I want to reflect on my pages. Timing is important to me with this project. As much as I enjoy spending hours creating complex 12”X12” layouts, if I felt like I had to do that with Project : Annie I’d be overwhelmed and soon abandon it altogether. I spent just a halfhour creating this two-page layout, not including the time it took (just a few minutes, really) to edit, crop and print my pictures. Jim and I spent last weekend with our friends at the Beer Festival in Saratoga Springs, touring breweries and enjoying some of the most delicious beverages ever fermented. Normally, I would want to make a traditional layout for

an event like this, but there was too much I wanted to include that didn’t necessarily need to be prominently displayed. An interactive layout in my Project : Annie book, not a larger one hidden behind a page protector was the way to go. First, I adhered a striped patterned paper to the page on the right behind the one I created the pocket from, so that it would show behind my ephemera. Next, I simply folded the corner of the page directly in front of the striped

one and used double-stick tape to make the pocket. On the opposite page, I added the patterned paper on the left (source unknown), the cocktail napkin and the striped vellum (from a Thank You note set packaging). I tested out the ephemera in the pocket and liked the way it looked, but realized that the pocket itself needed more color to tie everything together. With a stencil brush and Ink it UP! ink in green, I stippled color onto the paper, allowing the text to show through and coordinate with

Keeping the Faith

As a Christian, I know I shouldn’t fear, but I feel controlled by it. Can you help me? (Part 2)

By Rev. Michael Lokietek Family Church of Chautauqua County

Last week we shared the first two steps to freedom from

fear. The first step was a commitment to the Lordship of Jesus Christ and the second step was to know that the source of fear is the devil (2 Timothy 1:7). The third step is to realize that as a Christian, fear is not your master. You have authority over fear! 2 Timothy 1:7 states, “For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” God did not

create us with fear and it isn’t in His desires for us to be fearful. It is not in our nature as Christians. This scripture also states that our real nature is love, power, and a sound mind! Another word for “power” is courage or boldness. This is the real us! If we really believed this, we would never give in to the spirit of fear. The Bible says that we have been given authority over fear

in the Name of Jesus. Jesus said in Luke 10:19, “Behold, I give to you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing will by any means hurt you.” Serpents and scorpions are often used as symbols of satanic power. Jesus has given us the power (authority) to tread on them, which means that we can command them to leave us alone! Where do we get this

authority? Through the Name of Jesus. In John 14:13-14 Jesus promised that “And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. (14) You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.” To be free from fear, you must know what your rights and privileges are as a Christian. Jesus said, “When you understand the truth, the truth will make you free” (John 8:32).

Before we can go the final step, however, you must get these first truths into your heart. How do you do that? By convincing yourself of His truth by reading and repeatedly saying His Word concerning who we are and our rights as Children of God. Then we are ready for the final step. To be continued…

was saying, “This priesthood of Levites is null and void.” No longer would God’s presence be reserved for the elite. The presence of God was going home to reside in the Body of Christ. Christ rose 3 days later! His Body rose again! We, the believers, are the Body of Christ! We are His Temple! There is no longer any priesthood except the priesthood of Christ and the believer. We as believers have been made “kings and priests unto God and His Father”. (Rev 1:6) We are welcome to come into His Holy presence and offer sacrifices of praise and adoration. (Heb 13:15) No longer will

animals be thrown upon the altar. Instead, the intentions of our hearts will be the offering. Our voices, in one accord, will come up before God as a sweet smelling sacrifice. Our words are heard because Christ is heard. Our faith works because Christ’s faith works. His righteousness is mine. His health is mine. His peace is mine. His strength is mine. We are to be ever in union and identified as reproductions of Jesus. The veil was torn and power of God moved into common men making them extraordinary.

Weekly Word The Veil is Torn

Rev. Tim Stahlman Family Church of the Southern Tier

It was upon the cross of Calvary where God made Jesus to become all the sin, sickness, depression, weakness, and poverty of mankind. God was unfair. Jesus didn’t deserve any of it. It was all ours yet

He laid it upon the Great Substitute; Christ our Savior. How great God’s love must be for humanity. Our minds cannot fathom how much we are loved. The only possible way for God to satisfy His love for us was to crucify His Son. Either God was to watch His beloved creation be thrown from His presence into a burning eternal fire or watch as His Son became the sin of the world. God knew that Christ would have to descend into Hades and suffer the terrors of a lost soul. This was the decision God faced. He made it in our favor.

When Christ hung upon the cross, the earth was covered in darkness for 3 hours and then the veil that was in the Jewish Temple was torn in half. Inside that Temple was the Ark of the Covenant. That box contained the presence of God as it pertained to Israel. That box was placed inside an inner room and hidden behind that great veil or curtain. That inner room was called the Holy of Holies. It was forbidden to average men. Only the high priest could enter and that only one time a year. Yet as Christ cried from the cross, “It is finished”, that veil ripped down the middle

exposing the Holy of Holies to common men. God was making a statement that religious people have failed to understand. God was saying, “I will not live in buildings nor will I put My presence in boxes made by human hands.” He was fulfilling the words of Christ when He said, “Destroy this temple and I will rebuild it in three days.” (John 2:19) When the veil tore, God was saying, “This temple in Jerusalem is desolate.” The presence of God was moving out of the building and moving into the New Testament Temple. God

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Q&A

Even agile cats can slip, fall Q: My cat likes to sit on the balcony of my apartment. We’re not that high up, and she has never shown any inclination to escape. Should I worry? — via email A: Yes, you should. Cats are so frequently injured in falls from windows and balconies that there’s even a name for the problem: highrise syndrome. It’s true that cats are equipped with the amazing ability to right themselves in midair if they fall, rotating their bodies from the head back like a coil to align themselves for a perfect four-paw landing. But what works for a supple, small animal falling from a tree branch doesn’t cut it in the modern world, where a cat’s more likely to fall from a window than a tree. And as soon as the weather warms and windows open to catch spring breezes, veterinarians start treating cats injured in falls. “When cats evolved, there were no high-rise buildings. There were trees,” says Dr. Louise Murray, director of medicine for the ASPCA’s Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital in New York City. “Their instincts work against them now. They have a strong instinct to go after any moving object. When they fall ... a cat could grab the bark of a tree and save himself, but he can’t grab concrete and metal with claws.” Even relatively low floors, such as yours, present grave risks. Cats are more likely to survive falls from higher stories — and to be killed from falls as low as two stories. The riskiest falls, say veterinarians, are from stories two to six. Over six stories, the cat has time to rotate and ready for a four-point landing. Cats have survived falls of up to 30 stories or more — although they certainly haven’t walked away from such falls uninjured. Broken bones, broken jaws or collapsed lungs are common in falls from higher stories, but these cats survive. The ones falling from lower floors, without time to get themselves relaxed into a proper landing position, often do not. Many cat lovers assume their pets would be smart enough to be careful when up high enough for injuries, but it’s just not within an animal’s ability to make that kind of judgment call. Cats are comfortable in high places, and they cannot understand the difference in risk between a one-story fall and a six-story fall. Screens can prevent some accidents, but they’re not designed to prevent escape by a determined cat, so don’t rely on them. Instead, keep windows closed to keep your cat out of danger. — Gina Spadafori Do you have a pet question? Send it to petconnection@gmail.com.

Spring and fall dog camps offer off-leash joy to man and beast

RUFF IT

By Gina Spadafori Universal Uclick

hile I like the great outdoors well enough in theory, I don’t like mess-hall dining, community toilets and showers, or sleeping on cots. While retrievers like McKenzie prefer to spend most of their time swimAnd yet, last fall, I signed up ming, dog camps offer activities for all sizes, types and ages of dogs. to go camping — because of my dogs. California camp was my home for a few days last fall. Our destination was a camp specifically planned for Camp Unleashed has three locations and is scouting the happiness of dogs and those who love them. Despite for more, with established camps in the Berkshires of my reluctance to go (I was talked into it by friends), I Massachusetts, in Asheville, N.C., and the new camp now look back on the experience as four of the happiest near Sequoia National Forest, in the mountains east of days of my life. Joyful dogs, relaxed people and lots of Fresno, Calif. clear, pine-scented air in a drop-dead gorgeous lakeside Dog camp activities can typically be as organized or setting, And while my cabin wasn’t fancy, it was more as relaxed as you choose. There are classes taught by than comfortable enough, and the food wasn’t bad at all. experts in everything from trick-training to agility to What did my dogs think of being off-leash with other reliable recalls, short rambles for dogs who aren’t all friendly, well-socialized dogs? Of nonstop swimming in that fit (or people in the same category) or long, brisk a crystal-clear alpine lake? Of massages, hikes, games hikes for those who can handle them. and even crafts? You wouldn’t have to know canine For the more contemplative, there are plenty of body language to have read the joy in their bouncy benches near meadows or the lake for thinking or steps, or the nonstop doggy grins on their faces. reading while enjoying the view. My dogs and I mixed So what, exactly, is a “dog camp”? Nothing less than classes with lake time, and I doubt my retrievers were the perfect blend of dogs (and people) who don’t get ever fully dry the entire time. near enough exercise and campground owners grateful Even my 14-year-old deaf Sheltie enjoyed just walking to get a little extra income at the beginning or the end around off-leash, and he really enjoyed getting a masof their normal summer season. sage, one of the few modestly priced options that weren’t The first dog camp was Vermont’s Camp Gone to the part of the all-inclusive cost (which varies by camp, but Dogs (camp-gone-tothe-dogs.com), founded a couple is typically less than a nice hotel per night) for meals, decades ago and still a popular destination for dog simple lodging (some camps offer upscale options for a lovers from all over the country. The idea was quickly higher fee) and a wide array of classes and activities. picked up by other entrepreneurs, including the folks The happiness I took away from Camp Unleashed behind Camp Unleashed (campunleashed.com), whose lasted for weeks. Even now, months later, I can’t think of those days without smiling. And while I am signed up for Camp Unleashed (campunleashed.com) again this fall, I’ll also be looking at other operations to add more exposure to my newfound love of dog camps, Pet Connection is produced by a team of such as Camp Winnaribbun (campw.com) at Lake pet care experts headed by “Good Morning America” and “The Dr. Oz Show” veterinarTahoe, Calif., and the new Yellowstone Dog Camp ian Dr. Marty Becker and award-winning (yellowstonedogsports.com) in Red Lodge, Mont. journalist Gina Spadafori. The two are (Other camps can be found advertised in magazines, affiliated with Vetstreet.com and are also such as The Bark.) the authors of many best-selling pet care And yes, I do find my enthusiasm surprising. I guess books. Dr. Becker can also be found at now that I’ve been bitten by the dog camp bug, I just Facebook.com/DrMartyBecker or on Twitter @DrMartyBecker. can’t wait to ruff it with my happy pack again.

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No easy answers to feather-picking

The reasons why a bird would destroy his beautiful plumage are many — and cures can be hard to find. D Feather-picking in pet birds is a symptom, not a disease. Any one or any combination of the following causes can be the problem when a bird starts picking himself bald: • Health problems. Medical conditions include allergies, parasitic infections, bacterial infections, abnormal growths in the feather follicle, internal health problems, vitamin deficiencies or hormone-associated issues. • Low humidity. Many pet bird species come from tropical environments. The dry air of most houses can be a factor in feather-picking and lead to secondary medical problems. • Boredom. Birds are active and intelligent, and they don’t handle the strain of being forced to sit around in a cage all day very well. Without toys and without being able to get out of the cage and exercise, birds may direct all their energy toward selfmutilation. • Psychological problems. Obsessive-compulsive disorders or even a bad wing trim can trigger feather-picking. • Attention-seeking. Some birds learn that their owners pay attention to them when they’re pulling on their feathers. So they pick for attention. Veterinarians with experience in avian medicine will be able to diagnose any medical problems and help with behavioral ones. The sooner you take your bird for help, the better chance you have at seeing your pet full-feathered again. D Considering how much time your cat spends grooming, do you really even need to be involved in the process? Yes! Taking care of your cat’s coat keeps her healthier, makes her easier to live with and strengthens the bond between you. Although many cats — typically longhaired, older or obese — must have some help with their grooming, any cat can benefit from human intervention. — Mikkel Becker and Dr. Marty Becker

Chautauqua County Humane Society Pet of the Week

This week we are featuring “Muffin”. She is an 8 month old, short haired, black tabby with white kitty. She was found as a stray living on the streets. She is a really sweet girl that deserves to have the love of a family of her own. Muffin has been spayed, has her shots and is microchipped. She is ready to start her new life and give you all she has to offer. If you think that you might be the right one for Muffin, stop in at the Adoption Center on Strunk Road and meet her. She just might be the bundle of love you have been looking for.

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Panama, Clymer To Meet For Class D Title By Chris Winkler Star Sports Editor

In completely contrasting styles, the Panama Panthers and Clymer Pirates advanced to Section VI’s Class D Championship by closing out opponents Monday night at Jamestown Community College. Behind a full house at JCC, Clymer edged Sherman 40-39 on a buzzerbeating putback from Dan Lictus before top-seeded Panama walloped Brocton 65-37. “I was hoping the Clymer/Sherman game was going to be just like it was,” Panama head coach Ed Nelson said. “Those two teams battled hard until the final buzzer.” Indeed it was a battle. Adam Walker’s jumper to open the second quarter gave Clymer a 14-9 lead, but Sherman — who swept the season series — raced back with 15-0 run, which was started and capped by Ryan Robson three-pointers to give the Wildcats a 10-point lead late in the second quarter. But, by midway through the third quarter, Clymer had scored nine of straight themselves and it was nipand-tuck game from there on in. Andrew Graham’s three-pointer gave Sherman a 39-36 lead from 3:15 left in the game and with both teams struggling mightily from the floor, that appeared to be a safe lead. And it almost was. Adam Walker hit two free throws to get within one with 57 seconds left, but it was the final Sherman possession that would loom large. With the lead and the ball, Sherman attempted to inbound the ball with 15 seconds left in the game. But, the Wildcats made the patented play of

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The Clymer Pirates (top) celebrate around center court after Dan Lictus’ layup before the buzzer defeated Sherman 40-39 in Class D’s semifinal. Below, Panama senior Nick Lenart left no doubt in their semifinal game against Brocton as Lenart had 23 points, six assists and five steals to lead Panama to a 65-37 win. The two teams will meet for the championship Friday night at J.C.C. (Photos by Chris Winkler)

passing the ball to someone out of bounds before inbounding it. That, though, can only be done after made baskets, which this wasn’t the case. That gave the ball to Clymer, setting up the final play of the game. There, Lictus missed a contested jumper and after two attempted putbacks, Lictus had the ball harmlessly fall to him under the hoop before casually flipping the ball off the glass and into the hoop before the red light came on, sending the crowd into mass hysteria. March Madness in February. The nightcap, though, was anything but madness. Panama jumped out to a 9-0 lead before pushing it to 24-11 midway through the second quarter. They finished the half on an 11-2 run and led by 20 at the break. “I feel we accomplished what we

wanted to,” Nelson said. “Last time we played Clymer I played with five guys the entire game. So getting the JCC monkey off our back and sub-

bing quite a bit, I think kept our guys very fresh.” Continued on pg 2

US Record Holder Suhr Raising Bar In Pole Vault By Pat Graham Associated Press

Rick Suhr, the husband and coach of the best pole vaulter in the U.S., realizes he may need to raise the roof for his star pupil. He may simply have no other choice with Jenn Suhr practically leaping through the ceiling. Inside their custom-built domed practice facility near Rochester, N.Y., Suhr, a college basketball standout turned Olympic silver medalist, almost scrapes the top of the 20-foot structure with her feet each time she vaults. And while raising the roof is an expensive undertaking, it's a small price for someone routinely raising the bar to new heights. Jenn Suhr broke her own American record two weeks ago in Boston, when she easily soared over 16 feet. This, after failing to clear any height in a competition at Madison Square Garden the week before. With that no-height performance came the chatter: Maybe Suhr was off her game, perhaps even enough to open the door for others with the 2012 London Olympics right around the corner. She quickly quashed that notion, proving the 30-year-old is still one of the best in the business. Suhr's performance in Boston is tops in the world this season and elevated her to the rank of second-best indoor vaulter of all-time, behind only Russia's Yelena Isinbayeva, the two-time reigning Olympic champion. “To break the mark (in Boston) definitely showed me I'm on the right track,'' said Jenn Suhr, who will com-

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Fredonia native and FHS alum Jenn (formerly Stuczynski) Suhr is becoming a household name before the 2012 Summer Olympics. (AP Photo)

pete this weekend at the U.S. indoor championships in Albuquerque, N.M. “It was a good performance.'' This has been a rather rapid rise to the top for Suhr.

Just eight years ago, Suhr — known then as Stuczynski — was leading Roberts Wesleyan, a tiny liberal arts college in upstate New York, to the NAIA championship game by aver-

aging 24.3 points and 6.7 rebounds. Her intensity during a pickup game caught the eye of Rick Suhr. A 6-foot guard/forward, she was throwing elbows that demonstrated her toughness and swiftly running the floor to show off her agility. Even at first sight, he believed he could channel those skills on the court into vaulting, and asked her to give it a try. Rather reluctantly, Jenn Suhr agreed. Almost immediately, she succeeded, winning the NAIA indoor national title in 2005 by clearing just over 13 feet. And while maybe she once resembled a “crawfish crawling over the bar'' — her coach's description — she now possesses a pole vaulter's grace, having captured 10 U.S. titles and a silver medal in Beijing. “To me, what Jenn has done in a short period of time is unbelievable,'' said Rick Suhr, who married the American indoor and outdoor record holder two years ago. “It would be like one of us picking up a golf club and going out and winning the U.S. Open or the Masters. It's amazing.'' Her training venue is definitely oneof-a-kind. Rick Suhr has connected two steel Quonset huts, one with a long, narrow tunnel measuring 100 feet for the run-up. That feeds into the bigger room which has a ceiling with enough clearance for the vault — or so they once thought. This time of year, the place is heated by two propane blowers. But that hardly helps keep it warm, with the facility hardly ever creeping above 30 degrees. To ward off the cold, Jenn Continued on pg 2

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Round 3: Jamestown-Frontier Rematch With Title Spot On Line By Chris Winkler Star Sports Editor

Come tip-off time Thursday night, there will be just three teams left standing in Class AA. Either Niagara Falls or Williamsville North will have booked their ticket for the final and that school will watch diligently preparing for the winner of the nightcap. But, for the top-seeded Jamestown Red Raiders, it will be about taking care of their own business, in search of revenge of some sorts against the only western New York team to beat them this season. The season series between Jamestown and Frontier can be best summed up by the Charles Dickens novel, A Tale of Two Cities. In Jamestown, the Red Raiders clobbered Frontier 8741. Star point guard Tommy Campion had his usual 20 points, the young frontcourt duo of Branden Kellam and Quinn Lee Yaw combined for 20 points and reserve guard Kevin Diaz burst the game open with three three-pointers and a season-high 17 points. Back in Hamburg, a month later, Frontier eked out a 52-51 win, a game Jamestown led by as many as eight points midway through the fourth quarter. There, Jamestown struggled offensively from just about everywhere on the floor and only senior leader Adam Cecchini appeared to be on his game.

Junior Tommy Campion (No. 1) and freshman Zach Panebianco (No. 11) lead the backcourt for the Red Raiders into their semifinal game with Frontier. (Photo by Chris Winkler)

But, come Thursday, you can throw away both of those games with neutral court at Buffalo State College. Frontier is led by seniors Matt Taylor and Alex Warren. The two forwards each have the capability of extending the floor by making deep jumpshots, especially Warren who made three in the win against Jamestown at Frontier. They beat North Tonawanda 63-48 in the quarterfinal round thanks to 18 points from

Taylor and 14 more from Warren, who hit four three-pointers. Kevin Marcinkowski hit three from outside to boost the Falcons. Meanwhile, Jamestown got here by defeating Orchard Park 53-45 in a tighter game than most people probably expected. The Quakers kept Jamestown contained throughout most of the game and again Jamestown struggled from outside, not hitting any three-pointers. For Jamestown, the back-to-back defending

Section VI Class AA champions, they’ll need to get out in transition, which is where they’re most comfortable playing. Jamestown has done a terrific job this year creating turnovers and turning those into fast-break opportunities. They’ve also done a great job outletting opponents’ misses, which has been basically treated like a turnover. It’s in the halfcourt where Jamestown has been stagnant lately, but is where sharpshooters Diaz and Cecchini can do a lot of damage. For Frontier, the Falcons rely on their ability to make shots. They’ll have to slow the game down — much how they did back in Hamburg — to keep this one close. In the other AA matchup, traditional power Niagara Falls is looking to get back to the top of the basketball world here in western New York. It wasn’t too long ago when the Wolverines were dominating anyone and everyone. Since merging with La Salle in 2000, the “new” Niagara Falls HS had won Class A1 or AA every single year from 2001 until 2009, except for 2007. Before that, La Salle was powerhouse program winning the A championship every year from 1989-1996. Since then, the fall of the Wolverines has led to the rise of the Red Raiders. If Niagara Falls can get by Sterling Taplin and the Williamsville North Spartans, a potential rematch of last year’s championship game looms Saturday.

CLASS D continued from pg 1 Nick Lenart led all scorers with 23 points, but also had six assists and five steals and was in complete control of the game while on the floor. It was a complete effort from the rest of the team as Zach Lubi had 11, Dylan Stow had 10, Tyler Marsh had nine and Alec Blose had seven as the Panthers led by as many as 34 before subbing out their starters will plenty of time left in the game. “One of our objectives was to get better and keep honing our game on both ends of the floor,” Nelson said. “But we're never out there to embarrass anyone. I've been on both ends of it now and having class and character are more important to me than running a score up.” 41-Year Drought It’s been a long time coming for the Panthers, who haven’t

won a sectional title since 1971. It’s been a painful past couple of years for Panama, losing in the semi-finals each of the last two seasons, but this year, they head in as the favorites. “It's been 41 years and a lot of very good players have gone through the program with some very good coaches in the past and it has eluded them,” Nelson said. “I think it would be very special for everyone in our community and my young men, knowing that if you put in hard work special things are a possibility.” It won’t be easy though, as Clymer has been a thorn in Panama’s side in recent memory. It was the Pirates who handed Panama their only loss this season and it was the Pirates last year, which ended Panama’s season in the semifinals at JCC.

Head coach Ed Nelson and senior Nick Lenart have the Panama Panthers on the verge of their first sectional title since 1971. (Photo by Chris Winkler)

“Clymer has some very good athletes,” Nelson said. “I've said before that (Adam) Walker is the fastest guard in our league, (Dan) Lictus is an all-state football player, and Justin White can jump out of the gym, so they have some pretty big horses they bring to the race.”

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Class AA (8) Orchard Park Orchard Park won 69-‐61 (9) Clarence

(1) Jamestown Jamestown won 53-‐45 (8) Orchard Park

(1) Jamestown

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(2) Niagara Falls

at Buﬀ. State

(2) Niagara Falls NF won 63-‐46 (7) Lockport

(7) Lockport Lockport won 70-‐53 (10) Lancaster

(C-‐1) (1) OTC OTC won 94-‐37 (8) 012 Mari5me

(B) FronCer FronDer won 63-‐48 (5) North Tonawanda

(B) FronCer

(6) Williamsville North

(2) Oracle Oracle won 94-‐57 (7) Tapestry

(1) Silver Creek

(5) Cass. Valley

(C-‐2) (1) Silver Creek (1) Silver Creek Silver Creek won 65-‐58 (8) Chautauqua Lake (8) Chautauqua Lake Chaut. Lake won 37-‐31 (9) Frewsburg (at JCC) (4) Portville (4) Portville Portville won 88-‐71 (5) >es?ield

(at JCC, Friday, 8:30 p.m. (at JCC, Friday, 7 p.m.) (2) Oracle (2) Maple Grove Tuesday, Buﬀ State, 5:30

(2) Maple Grove

(3) Holland

(1) Olean

(1) Cleve Hill

Olean won 48-‐44

(7) Alden Alden won 62-‐36 (10) Buﬀalo Arts

(2) Maple Grove MG won 54-‐53 (7) I-‐Prep

(7) I-‐Prep I-‐Prep won 84-‐57 (10) Buﬀalo Science

(6) Depew Depew won 60-‐49 (11) Medina

(2) MST Prep

(6) Randolph Randolph won 77-‐36 (11) Franklinville

(4) Applied Tech Applied 48-‐41 (5) Akron

(4) Applied Tech

(5) Akron Akron won 57-‐41 (12) JFK

(at Buﬀ State, Saturday, noon) (2) Wilson

Tuesday, 7 p.m.

(2) Wilson Wilson won 54-‐41 (7) Fredonia (10) Southwestern Southwestern won 71-‐67 (10) Southwestern

Wilson won 51-‐48 (2) Wilson

(6) Depew

(6) City Honors

(3) Allegany-‐Limestone CH won 64-‐48 (6) City Honors

(6) City Honors City Honors was 77-‐49 (11) Falconer

Class D (1) Panama (") %llico*+ille Panama won 70-‐41 3llico78ille won 53-‐43 (") %llico*+ille (9) West Valley

(2) Sherman (2) Sherman Sherman won 58-‐54 (7) Olmstead

(1) Panama (1) Panama Panama won 65-‐37

(at JCC) (3) MST Prep MST won 62-‐56 (6) Randolph

(8) Emerson Emerson 54-‐51 (9) Roy-‐Hart

(4) Applied Tech

(5) Buﬀalo East

(at Buﬀ State, Saturday, 1:45 p.m.) (2) Tonwanda Tonawanda won 63-‐56 (2) Tonawanda (7) Alden

(3) Dunkirk Depew won 70-‐55 (6) Depew

(1) Cleveland Hill CH won 63-‐40 (8) Emerson

(at Buﬀ. State) (1) Olean

(4) Newfane East won 57-‐52 (5) Buﬀalo East

(6) Depew

(1) OTC

(at JCC) (3) Holland Holland won 50-‐44 (6) Barker

(6) Williamsville North Will North won 47-‐31 (11) Niagara WheaLield

(B-‐2) (1) Olean Olean won 68-‐39 (9) Lackawanna

Depew won 47-‐39

Class C (at JCC)

(4) Salamanca CV won 60-‐49 (5) Cassadaga Valley

(3) Kenmore West WN won 56-‐55 (6) Williamsville North

(8) Burgard Lackawanna 55-‐50 (9) Lackawanna

(5) Buﬀalo East East won 65-‐34 (13) Springville

at Buﬀ. State Saturday, 8:15 p.m.

(5) North Tonawanda NT won 58-‐29 (12) West Seneca West

What Clymer can do is control the boards behind Lictus. As evident as ever in the final play against Sherman, Clymer can control the glass from all angles, but Lictus uses his body well to clear space out underneath. Besides him, Clymer has terrific athletes that can attack the boards as well.

game interesting, being on a neutral court. “The town of Clymer and their gym is an extremely tough place to play,” Nelson said. “So it should turn into a pretty good battle Friday night on a neutral court in that environment — it should be pretty special. My boys know what's at stake and they’re excited for another chance at Clymer at J.C.C. “Our focus has been on the little things and details along our journey, not just the possibility of what an end result could be. Getting to the championship just means that we're doing something over here at Panama that works, but nobody remembers 41 years from now who got second place. Right now our record is 0-0, we just have to go out and play our best basketball come Friday.”

“Our goal last time was that we're going to beat them together,” Nelson said. “One guys isn't going to stop [Lictus] on the boards but five guys can, so we'll stick with that, which has gotten us this far.” While Panama has struggled with the Pirates in recent times, Clymer exorcised some demons of their own by defeating Sherman in the semifinals. Clymer lost just three league games this season, with two of them coming against the Wildcats. They haven’t won a sectional title since 2006, and hadn’t won since 1993 before then. But behind a solid senior class of White, Walker and Barczyk, the Pirates are certainly no underdog. The two teams each won their home game against each other this season, which Nelson says should make this

(4) Pine Valley Brocton won 62-‐61 (5) Brocton

Clymer won 40-‐39 (at JCC, Friday, 5:30 p.m.) (3) Clymer

(5) Brocton

(3) Clymer

(3) Clymer Clymer won 72-‐25 (6) North Collins

SUHR continued from pg 1 Suhr bundles up, wearing layer upon layer. “Almost looks like I'm going sledding,'' Jenn Suhr said, laughing. When she's not training in the hut, she's refining her technique by vaulting in the deep end of a filled indoor swimming pool. Jenn Suhr will hold her breath, dive down to the bottom, grab hold of the submerged pole and go through her routine. She then pops up out of the water and attempts

to clear a garden hose that serves as a makeshift bar. She's become quiet proficient at it, too. She may even hold the top mark in the underwater pole vault — if one, of course, were kept. “I like underwater pole vaulting, because you can have perfect form without the risk,'' she said. These days, healing has been a top priority. She's been battling a nagging Achilles tendon ailment for years, an injury that knocked her out

of the 2009 world championships in Berlin. “At times, it's not a problem. But then, out of nowhere, it will flare up,'' explained Suhr, who was fourth at worlds in Daegu, South Korea, last summer. “It's something we're on top of and in tune with.'' The same goes for her diet. Last May, she was diagnosed with celiac disease, which is a reaction to gluten in wheat or other grains. Steadily, she's been getting the disorder in line. She doesn't

want to go through another season like last summer, when she was constantly fatigued and easily cramped. Now, she's eating more fish (like salmon, which she doesn't particularly care for) and avoiding foods such as pizza and pasta. So far, it's working. She was as healthy as she's been in a while during the Boston meet, when she improved her American record and even made one attempt at the world mark, only to miss and call it a night because of her aggravat-

ing Achilles injury. “If I could compete at home, and never leave Rochester, I'd be in perfect condition,'' she said. “But once you start traveling, things go haywire fast.'' Her diet is just one thing she's paying more attention to this season. She's also lifting more, concentrating on speed work and studying different techniques in the event. She and her husband are pole vaulting aficionados, watching hours of footage and picking up tips by studying former

greats such as Sergei Bubka. “I don't know if there's a pole vault DVD we haven't watched,'' Rick Suhr said. “We've really absorbed a lot of different techniques. That's how you learn and get better.'' And that's also how to vault through the roof, which Jenn Suhr is on the verge of accomplishing inside her distinctive training facility. “Raising the roof will not be easy,'' Rick Suhr said. “But I think it's going to be a good problem to have.''

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ept The long-tenured Regier use hasn’t exactly been a fan y favorite during his 15-year reign of the Sabres. While the team under came new ownerd ship last season, popular ls wisdom, even amongst the ville media, suggested Buffalo find a new General Manager. That didn’t happen. Then this season started. Then things spun completely out of control. Then, nearly every n a single person with an ounce of blue and gold running through his or her respective veins likely dreamt of causing n Regier physical harm. o a Imagine how they felt at 2:55 ightp.m., five minutes before the NHL’s trading deadline and be the Sabres — sitting in 12th ow place, well out of the playoffs — hadn’t done anything to at change a roster that clearly had fatal flaws. e Well, just 15 minutes later, ong Regier was vindicated. Look, there’s no telling how things will work out, espeans cially just a day or two after g the moves. But, he decided not to sit on his hands and m- did something most General ho Mangers in this league — or w any sport for that matter — wouldn’t do. r He traded arguably his top ay.” prospect in Zach Kassian, a player in the mold of Cam Neely or Milan Lucic that ) this franchise has never seen. 8) Emerson Kassian was already becom54-‐51 9) Roy-‐Hart ing a fan favorite just for the possibility of becoming that type of player. (5) Akron n 57-‐41 (12) JTeams FK that are sellers at the trading deadline don’t give 7) Fredonia away prospects, they hoard won 71-‐67 thwestern them. But in return, Regier landed City Honors stud-rookie Cody Hodgson was 77-‐49 1) Falconer from the Vancouver Canucks. Hodgson is fifth among rookies in points and has posted ridiculous numbers throughout his junior career. He was also the hero for Team Canada is 2009, the last Canadian team to win the World Junior’s, when he scored 16 points in six games. Add to it he was just named the NHL’s Rookie of the Month in January. Did I mention he’s a center? a. Yes, that is where Regier won me over and probably should have won the rest of the fans over. He dealt a troubled wingt er for a seemingly proven cenat's ter. If you know much about er.'' the NHL, you should know it’s lt nearly impossible to acquire nn centers. The top one’s don’t hit om- free agency, but if they do, you ive have to overpay (see: Richards, Brad; Drury, Chris). be Thus, Regier adds a potential I d

future star center, a position so bleak in this organization that they’ve tried to use just about anyone on the roster there. Did I mention Ville Leino? While some of you will be disappointed in giving up on Kassian, it’s important to remember Buffalo actually has some organizational depth at that position and well, you have to give something to get something. I’m no hockey scout, but while Kassian might have the potential to turn into a very rare player, Hodgson seems like a safe bet to turn into a top-line center. Add to it, Hodgson was putting up impressive numbers playing on a third line in Vancouver. In Buffalo, he’ll likely play between Jason Pominville and Thomas Vanek. Those two have been tremendous this season, imagine what actually having a center will do for them. But, Regier also dealt veteran Paul Gaustad. While we all liked the “Goose,” Gaustad was a tough guy on a team that lacked toughness. If the Sabres do happen to miss him on the ice — which I doubt heavily — they can go grab him in free agency this offseason because the Nashville Predators likely won’t re-sign him. Oh, and they got a first round pick from Nashville in return. Again, no hockey scout, but Gaustad’s career high for points is 36. Thirty-six! He’s never scored more than 12 goals and I can’t help but scratch my head wondering how that is first round value. The Predators needed a faceoff guy and some toughness and give them credit for going all in, but I don’t know who can argue Regier didn’t make out like a bandit with this deal. Sure, the first round pick with be somewhere in the 20s. Sure, that player might never even reach the NHL. Maybe Hodgson has already maxed-out his potential. Maybe Kassian turns into a perennial all-star. Again, we don’t know any of these things, but as of right now, I think they’re great moves. Regier did some outside-the-box thinking and landed a potential star center. He also added a first round draft pick and now has four picks in the first two rounds for next year’s draft. For a team probably not going to the playoffs, that’s about all you can ask for at the trading deadline. Also, while this year shouldn’t be the concern, it’s hard to argue the team really got any worse. For all intents and purposes for this year’s roster, the team swapped Gaustad for Hodgson. From a pure talent perspective, we all know Hodgson is the better play. Obviously, Gaustad has some immeasurable intangibles that will serve the Predators well, but this Sabres team might actually be better. Will they make the playoffs? I don’t think so, but it’s not really far-fetched. I thought this team needed a big overhaul, but I already think Monday got them almost halfway there. We’ll see how it plays out.

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Brother Honors Sister's Legacy With Professional Wrestling Event Contributed Article Maximum Force Wrestling

On Saturday, March 3 at 7 p.m., Maximum Force Wrestling will present a second annual event at Silver Creek High School named "Fight Like A Girl 2". This is much more than a wrestling show, though. It's a living tribute from professional wrestler, Dave "Primal Warpath" Coia, to his sister, Olivia Coia. Olivia was a beloved teacher at Silver Creek High School, when she was taken from her loved ones after a bravely fought battle against breast cancer two years ago, March 4, 2010. Dave came up with the name for the event after witnessing how bravely, strongly and courageously his sister fought her disease until the bitter end. On the eve of his sister's death, David Coia Jr., is promoting a professional wrestling show at the school where Olivia taught and they attended school as children, with their brother, Derrick Coia. The Olivia Coia Memorial Scholarship Fund has

Dave "Primal Warpath" Coia signs autographs for kids at Silver Creek for the upcoming event "Fight like a Girl" March 3. (Submitted photo)

been established in Olivia's memory at the school. Each year a scholarship is given to a graduating senior of Silver Creek, in Ms. Coia's name. Dave gives a portion of proceeds from every wrestling show he promotes to the scholarship fund, in his sister's honor and memory. The "Fight Like A Girl" events are especially sentimental to me, says Dave. "Having them held at Silver Creek School, where we attended as kids and she taught, it really hits home that I'm doing all of this for her."

Last year, Fight Like A Girl featured a tear jerking video tribute to Olivia and the wrestlers then gave it their all to entertain hundreds of fans in attendance throughout the night. This year will be no exception. There are many surprises planned for the night’s event. Olivia will be honored and remembered in video, a special dance routine by Alicia McNaughten (a past student of Miss Coia) and Dave has put together a line up of matches and stories that actually depict morals, and good vs. bad through MFW's

in-ring bouts. To help raise awareness for this event, Dave recently visited Silver Creek Schools during their lunch periods, dressed as his wrestling alter ego, "Primal Warpath". In about two hours, he signed over 500 autographed pictures for ecstatic students during their lunch periods. "I love meeting the little kids and putting smiles on their faces,” Coia said. “Everything I do through wrestling, I try to make my sister proud. I know she's watching over me." Tickets for this event are $12 for ringside seats and $10 for general admission in the bleachers. Presale tickets are available at Escobar's Café, Rt. 20 in the town of Sheridan, Gamerz Haven in the D&F Plaza on Central Ave in Dunkirk, P&G Foods on Central Ave. in Dunkirk and at Silver Creek School. You can still buy tickets at the door, the night of the show. Doors open at 6 p.m. For more information, please visit Maximum Force Wrestling Facebook Page and the Web site, www.maximumforcewrestling.com.

Osborne Wins Winter 5k Series Contributed Article Chautauqua Striders

Jack Osborne was the top point accumulator in the Chautauqua Striders Winter 5K Series, which concluded this past Saturday. The series was sponsored by Wing City Grille, the Jamestown Cycle Shop, and Michael Engdahl, Esq. The series is a 5K “handicap” series where slower runners start first followed, at intervals, by faster runners with the fastest runner Jack Osborne, the overall winter series winner, fights through starting last. Each runner’s handicap (head start over the the snow during a race this past season. The 2012 series begins fastest series runner) is recal- March 10. (Submitted photo) culated between each race and ners of each series race were Race 4 — John Jablonski is affected by runner perforas follows: Race 5 — Jackson Engdahl mances in prior races. Race 1 — Heather Morrison The top 18 series point acThe top five finishers in each cumulators will receive a Race 2 — Tuck Underwood race received a Wing City Jamestown Cycle Shop gift Grille gift certificate. The win- Race 3 — Shannon Osborne

card and are as follows: Jack Osborne David Scott Gregory Steve Stoddard Patrick Krott Stephanie Goot Richard Jermain Craig Peck Tammy Stoddard Adam Rowe Jacob Emmick Judy Porpiglia Cory Feneran Chris Lawson Theresa Gendron Mary Kohl Kevin Swanson Alan Carlson John Samuelson

Runner Of The Year Series Begins March 10

Contributed Article Chautauqua Striders

The Chautauqua Striders 2012 Runner of the Year Series, sponsored by the WCA Center For Orthopedics, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, kicks off Saturday, March 10 with the St. Patrick’s Dash in Jamestown.

Registration information for the Dash can be found at www.chautauqua-striders. org. The series is a year-long running competition to determine the top area distance runners. During the year, runners accumulate points in selected area races. In 2012, the selected races are as follows:

Race Name St. Patrick’s Dash

Distance Date 3 miles Saturday, March 10

Wooden Shoe 5K

Saturday, May 19

Salvation Army Anew Run

Saturday, June 9

Lakewood Family YMCA Firecracker Run 10K

Wednesday, July 4

Laurel Run

Saturday, July 21

Dunkirk Lakefront 5K

Saturday, Aug. 11

Dan Feather Memorial 5K

Sunday, Sept. 2

Bemus Point 15K

15K

Sunday, Sept. 30

Heritage Halloween Trick or Trot

Saturday, Oct. 27

Amy’s Run

Saturday, Nov. 24

There are separate divisions for males and females who compete for overall and agegroup titles. No special action needs to be taken to enter. A runner is automatically entered simply by running in the selected races. For the overall competition, runners placing in the top ten of any of the selected races will be awarded points as follows: 10 points for first place, 9 for second, 8 for third, 7 for fourth, 6 for fifth, 5 for sixth, 4 for seventh, 3 for eighth, 2 for ninth, and 1 for tenth. For the age-group competition, points will be awarded as follows: 3 points for a first place finish in the age-group, 2 for second, and 1 for third. Age-groups are as follows: 1519, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59,

60-64, 65-69, and 70 and Over. Runners will be placed in agegroup categories based upon their age on Dec. 31, 2012. In each category, the runner with the most points at the end of the year will be crowned “Runner of the Year.” The Runner of the Year awards will be distributed at the Chautauqua Striders Winter Banquet in February or March 2013. Awards will be given to the overall male runner of the year, the overall female runner of the year, and runners placing in the top three of their age-group category. No runner will be eligible for an agegroup award unless he or she received an age-group point in at least two Runner of the Year Series races. There will be no duplication of awards.

Chautauqua Sports Hall Of Fame To Screen Miracle Contributed Article Chautauqua Sports HOF

Miracle, the inspiring story of Herb Brooks, the coach who led the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team to victory over the seemingly invincible Russian squad will be shown Wednesday, March 7, 7 p.m.,

at the Robert H. Jackson Center in Jamestown. The movie will be shown free of charge as a community service project of the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame. Based on the true story of one of the greatest moments in sports history, Miracle captures a time and place where differences could be settled by

games and a cold war could be put on ice. In 1980, the United States Ice Hockey team's coach, Brooks, took a ragtag squad of college kids up against the legendary juggernaut from the Soviet Union at the Olympic Games. Despite the long odds, Team USA rose to the occasion, prompting broadcaster Al

Michaels' now famous question, to the millions viewing at home: Do you believe in miracles? Yes! Jim Riggs, sports editor for The Post-Journal, will introduce the film. Riggs witnessed the historic game in Lake Placid and will share his memories of the event.

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SPRINT CUP

Race: Subway Fresh Fit 500 Where: Phoenix International Raceway When: Sunday, 2:30 p.m. (ET) TV: FOX 2011 Winner: Jeff Gordon (right)

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NATIONWIDE SERIES

Race: Bashas' Supermarkets 200 Where: Phoenix International Raceway When: Saturday, 4:00 p.m. (ET) TV: ESPN 2 2011 Winner: Kyle Busch

CAMPING WORLD TRUCKS

Race: Kroger 250 Where: Martinsville Speedway When: March 31, 1:00 p.m. (ET) TV: SPEED 2011 Winner: Johnny Sauter

By RICK MINTER / Universal Uclick

Young guns

John King drives the No. 7 Toyota to win Friday’s Camping World Truck Series NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona International Speedway. (NASCAR photo)

King, Buescher best veteran drivers in respective upsets

ot one, but two young drivers scored stunning upsets in their respective races at Daytona International Speedway last week. John King, a 23-year-old Camping World Truck Series driver with just seven previous starts in the series – and not one of them on a restrictor-plate track in any division – steered his way past one wreck after another to win on Friday night. Then in Saturday’s Nationwide Series race, which included 12 Sprint Cup regulars, 21-year-old James Buescher entered Turn 3 on the final lap in 11th place but came away with the win after the veterans in front of him crashed out. King’s was the biggest upset of the two. “The expectations were just to finish,” said King, whose best previous Truck Series finish was a 15th in his debut at Bristol in 2010. “We did miss some wrecks. It wasn’t until we made it into the top five on restarts that I thought, ‘Man, this could happen, this could get going.’ There were a couple uncertainties with a couple green-white-checkereds we had to

encounter, but we made it happen.” The win is the third overall of King’s career. “This is it,” he said. “I’ve won one dirt late model race and one late model stock race. It’s unbelievable.” Veteran Truck Series driver Todd Bodine said he told his rookie teammate to be sure to savor his special night. “He’s such a good kid,” Bodine said. “He’s so polite and nice, and he’s a heck of a race car driver. “I talked to him before the race and I told him, ‘John, just don’t do anything and you’re going to be there at the end.’ Sure enough, that’s what happened. I am so happy for him and everybody at Red Horse Racing has worked their guts out for the last two months on all three of these speedway trucks.” Buescher, a Truck Series regular and part-time Nationwide campaigner, had a fast car in practice but few drafting partners when it came down to the closing laps of Saturday’s Nationwide Series race. But that may have been a blessing, because those ahead of him on the final lap wound up wrecking

James Buescher, driver of the No. 30 Chevrolet, celebrates after winning Saturday’s Nationwide Series DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona. (NASCAR photo) along with their drafting partners, clearing a path for Buescher to follow to the finish line. “I was just trying to do everything I could to stay in the top 10 with no drafting help,” he said. “They all piled up in front of me, and we made it through. “It’s hard to describe the feeling when you make it through the wreck and you’re the only guy. You don’t see anybody in front of you coming to the checkered flag.

It’s pretty incredible. Definitely will never forget it.” Like Friday’s winner King, Buescher has yet to amass much of a trophy collection. “Only other time I won here at Daytona was in the ARCA series,” he said of his 2009 triumph. “Only win I can remember after that was [later that season] at Kentucky in the ARCA series. “I think that was the last time I won a race.”

NOTEBOOK

Pastrana readies for NASCAR Danica Patrick isn’t the only high-profile motorsports competitor making a major commitment to NASCAR this year. Motocross and rally racing star Travis Pastrana was at Daytona International Speedway last week to talk about his plans to move to NASCAR, plans that were put on hold last year because of a shattered ankle he suffered attempting a tricky motorcycle maneuver at the X Games. Pastrana, with his shaggy hair, easy smile and legions of fans, will team with Michael Waltrip Racing to run a mix of at least seven Nationwide and 11 K&N Pro Series races this season. His first K&N race will be at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 17, with the first Nationwide on April 27 at Richmond International Raceway. “We were looking to get 20 races in the Nationwide Series, but with the sponsorship – we’ve got it really good through K&N, Boost Mobile and Samsung – they’ve agreed to do seven rounds,” he said. “We’ll hit seven rounds and still have the goal of hitting 20 races.” He said the main thing he wants to communicate is that, like Patrick, he’s committed to NASCAR. “We’re not doing any of the freestyle motocross or any of that stuff,” he said. “This is where I want to be. With the help of Waltrip Racing – those guys are putting me in good cars – we’re ready to get out there and really try to do the best that we can in Travis Pastrana (Michael this sport.” Waltrip Racing photo) He said he’s hoping that by voicing his commitment to NASCAR racing, as well as working hard on the track in races and test sessions, he can pick up the backing needed to expand his schedule. “Instead of waiting for the sponsors to come to us, we’re going to get out there and show them that we’re ready to go race,” he said. “We’ll see what we can get for the rest of the season.” He said he’s well aware of the challenge ahead. “For me, the perception of NASCAR was never that it was going to be easy, for sure,” he said. “I’ve done a lot of different sports, and every sport, no matter how similar it is or seems, there’s always been challenges that as a spectator, you’ll never really understand.” His comments about his early test sessions sounded like the scene from “Days of Thunder,” where the veteran crew chief taught the openwheel driver that charging too hard had its consequences in the form of excessive tire wear that eventually slowed speeds. “Coming to NASCAR, I was surprised that the harder that I tried to drive, the worse my results ended up,” Pastrana said. “It wasn’t necessarily that my lap times weren’t as good, but the tires fall off, especially in the short track stuff.” Just as Marcos Ambrose did in leaving a successful career in Australia to start over in NASCAR, Pastrana is giving up a sure thing for a new challenge, one he’s not afraid to take on. “Coming to NASCAR, I have more to lose than to gain as far as publicity or whatever,” he said. “If I don’t succeed in this, that will be marked more than anything [as] the guy that didn’t make it in NASCAR. “For me, it’s not about what other people think, it’s not about doing stuff because of the money or the fame or whatever. It’s been an awesome ride, but I just want to challenge myself. “I want to go out there and I know it’s not going to come quick and I know it’s not going to come easy, but I want to win some races.”

‘What’s not to like?’: Danica Patrick embraces ups and down of scrutiny At some point, nearly every high-profile driver will say they’d like to get to a point where their every move isn’t scrutinized by fans and the media. But Danica Patrick, who seemingly has had her every move documented from Day One at Daytona, said she doesn’t mind the scrutiny. In fact, she seems to relish the attention that comes with being an attractive female driver in a maledominated sport. “I enjoy being unique,” she said. “I enjoy it all. I really do. I chose to look at the positives that come with it instead of the negatives, but it is a balance.” That was evident on Saturday in the Nationwide Series race, where she started on the pole but wrecked in mid-race and avoided the cameras and reporters afterward. “The ups are really good and the downs are sure disappointing,” she said, adding that overall, all is well. “What’s not to like?” she said. “I’m followed well, and I have lots of great fans, and I’m always so grateful when people write nice things about me. “I feel good. The people that don’t, I also respect that perspective as well.” One particular incident during Speedweeks showed just how intensive the scrutiny is on Patrick. After she wrecked in Thursday’ Gatorade Duel, an in-car camera showed her taking her hands off the steering wheel just before she slammed into the wall, as she was taught to do in IndyCar racing. But some wondered whether she was covering her eyes just before impact, something that had she done might have been interpreted as a sign of weakness. It was a question she seemed glad to answer, so she could put the issue to rest.

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SPEAKING Sprint Cup victories at 4 Phoenix International Raceway by Jimmie Johnson, top among all drivers

Different winners in 22 31 Sprint Cup races at Phoenix International Raceway

Danica Patrick, driver of the No. 7 Chevrolet, stands on the grid prior to the start of Saturday’s Nationwide Series DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway. (NASCAR photo) “I would be happy to clear that up,” she said. “In Indy cars we learn to take the hands off the wheel because … I’ve had plenty of times where I have bruised my thumb, my bones, on the wheel. I was trained to, when there is no saving it and no hope, you let go. That is what I did.” And she said she did not cover her eyes. “I wasn’t covering my eyes, but yes I did close them as I got to the wall,” she said. “I didn’t want my eyes to pop out of my head.” She also sounded like a NASCAR veteran when answering a question with a phrase all too famil-

iar to those who follow the sport. Asked about the pack racing and wrecking at Daytona, she said: “It is what it is.” Patrick’s meeting with the media last Thursday, like lots of other similar sessions in the past, saw questions about everything Danica, from her strong handshake to her Twitter activity. Throughout, she maintained the big smile, the confident demeanor and showed courtesy to the questioners, even pointing out how nice it was for one to thank her for the answer even before she delivered it.

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Most laps led by a 262 Cup winner at Phoenix (Dale Earnhardt Sr., who in 1990 passed polesitter Rusty Wallace, the only other driver to lead that race, on Lap 51 of 312)

Nationwide Series victo8 ries at Phoenix International Raceway by Jack Roush, top among car owners

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2011-12 NAHL Standings

Central Division

GP W

OTL PTS

(Through Feb. 28) x- Clinched Playoff Spot • E- Cannot Make Playoffs

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

50 49 47 50 49

40 32 27 24 5

9 14 15 20 42

1 3 5 6 2

Midwest Division

GP W

South Division OTL PTS x- Amarillo

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

50 48 48 49 50

34 33 23 16 10

13 13 23 26 36

3 2 2 7 4

81 67 59 54 12

71 68 48 39 24

x- Topeka Texas Corpus Christi Odessa Wichita Falls New Mexico

GP W

50 50 50 49 48 50 51

38 32 28 22 19 18 18

5 15 15 23 24 27 30

OTL PTS

7 3 7 4 5 5 3

83 67 63 48 43 41 39

Ironmen Host Michigan For Crucial Two-Game Set By Chris Winkler Star Sports Editor

Week after week, it’s been the same story for head coach Dan Daikawa and the Jamestown Ironmen. Michigan keeps losing. Jamestown is a few points back. Have to win some games. Well… Michigan lost a pair of games this weekend and with a few weeks left in the season, Jamestown is still well within striking distance with five games in hand and just seven points behind. “Michigan threw us a gift again,” Daikawa said. “They played two and lost two.” Now the Ironmen will host Michigan for two games this weekend and with both teams coming in on losing streaks, someone will assuredly stake a claim to that final playoff spot. “Truthfully even if we split we them this weekend, we still just have to win four out of the five extra games we have,” Daikawa said. “(Michigan) doesn’t look very good right now, but it’s a situation where we’re not worrying about anyone else except us.” Don’t shoot the messenger, but the Ironmen can put a major dent into the deficit this weekend with a couple of wins. In fact, Michigan will have just seven games remaining after this weekend and with all but one of them against division-leaders Port Huron and Kalamazoo, the Warriors might actually need these games more than Jamestown. As for Jamestown, the Ironmen haven’t been on the ice since a 2-1 shootout loss

The final push for the Ironmen will begin this weekend with two home games against the Michigan Warriors. (Jamestown Ironmen photo)

against Janesville back on Feb. 18. It will be nearly two weeks between games, but Daikawa said even though the team was playing well, the break has rejuvenated the team. Part of that was thanks to the league’s all-star break, known as the Top Prospects Tournament, which featured Jamestown’s Joey Ballmer and Anthony Coles. While the North Division fared well, including commanding wins over the Midwest and West Divisions, Jamestown’s all-stars came back with some news for their teammates. “They came back telling the guys how great they have it here in Jamestown,” Daikawa said. “Between the rink, the billet families, the equipment, it really speaks well for our program here. The other thing it showed is that our division is really tough.” With just 14 games left in the season, Jamestown needs to start winning games to get back in the race. Obviously, Jamestown can make up to 10 points without Michigan playing, so a seven-point deficit isn’t impossible to make-up,

but wins need to start coming. The Ironmen have now lost seven in a row, but did grab a point each in their last two games. They’ve been a much better team at home and with their next five at the Jamestown Savings Bank Ice Arena, it might be now or never. “Bottom line is we need to make seven points up,” Daikawa said. With the two weeks off the Ironmen have been hard at work preparing for these two crucial games this weekend. Daikawa said the practices have been real good and the team has tried to implement new styles. “In playoff hockey, there’s really not a whole lot of goals,” he said. “So we changed our forecheck a little bit. Not to be passive so much, but definitely the ‘guns-a-blazin’ approach we’ve had sometimes. “We’ve looked at tape and our forecheck hasn’t been what we wanted it to be,” Daikawa continued. “We’re not getting the pressure we wanted so we made a few adjustments, took care of positioning.”

North Division

GP W

OTL PTS

x- Port Huron x- Kalamazoo Traverse City Michigan Jamestown

53 49 45 51 46

35 30 24 18 15

15 16 16 28 27

3 3 5 5 4

West Division

GP W

OTL PTS

Fairbanks Alaska Wenatchee Kenai River Fresno e- Dawson Creek

Date Fri, Mar 02 Sat, Mar 03 Fri, Mar 09 Sat, Mar 10 Sun, Mar 11 Thu, Mar 15 Fri, Mar 16 Sat, Mar 17 Fri, Mar 23 Sat, Mar 24 Sun, Mar 25 Fri, Mar 30 Sat, Mar 31 Sun, Apr 01

49 47 48 47 48 45

31 29 28 24 21 9

Schedule

11 15 15 20 18 33

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 *

7 3 5 3 9 3

73 63 53 41 34

69 61 61 51 51 21

Time 7:05 PM 7:05 PM 7:05 PM 7:05 PM 2:00 PM 6:35 PM 7:05 PM 7:05 PM 7:00 PM 2:00 PM 2:00 PM 7:05 PM 7:05 PM 1:05 PM

When Jamestown last faced Michigan, they lost 4-1, but was a road game sandwiched 2011-12 Key Dates between two other road games as the Ironmen took May 1-5 — Robertson Cup the scenic route through the * - denotes divisional game † - NAHL Showcase games played in Blaine, Minn. State of Michigan. Before that, Jamestown hadn’t played them since a two-game sweep back at home in late November. But, Daikawa said he saw something in the tapes that should help this team going forward this weekend. “We didn’t finish any checks against them last time out,” he said. “We gave them too much space. It’s easy to play hockey if you don’t get hit.” Jamestown finishes their home schedule the following weekend with three games against the Traverse City North Stars. Their last nine games will be on the road with six against Traverse City, two against Kalamazoo and one against Port Huron. The Ironmen will make up most of their games after Michigan finished its season. The Warriors finish March 24 against Port Huron. Jamestown will still have four games remaining after that.

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Matt Kenseth Wins Daytona 500 After Fire And Rain By Jenna Fryer Associated Press

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Well, NASCAR certainly knows how to make a prime-time impression. Rain, fire and Tide laundry detergent all factored into a Daytona 500 that will go down as the most bizarre in NASCAR history. And Brad Keselowski tweeted most of it live. From his race car. Then he provided another update minutes after crashing at 190 mph. And oh, yeah, Matt Kenseth picked up his second Daytona 500 title. “You would think after 65 years and running all the races that NASCAR has run … that you’ve seen about everything,” NASCAR President Mike Helton said. “You do think about, `Oh, my gosh, if that can happen, what else can happen?”’ The first Daytona 500 to be postponed took more than 36 hours to complete after rain pushed it from its scheduled Sunday afternoon start to Monday at lunch, and ultimately turned it into the first ever NASCAR race run in prime-time television. Then Juan Pablo Montoya crashed under caution into a safety truck filled with about 200 gallons of jet fuel, and

the collision caused a massive fireball that scorched the track and will be the most indelible image of the 54th running of the “Great American Race.” What did they use to clean it up? Tide laundry detergent, of course. Seriously. The two-plus hour stoppage turned into a tweet-up of sorts, as the drivers climbed from their cars and crowded around Keselowski, who had pulled out his phone to provide real-time updates to his fans by posting photos and answering questions. His number of followers ballooned from about 65,000 at the start of the race to almost 200,000 by the time the fire was extinguished and racing could resume. “I thought it was pretty funny,” said Dale Earnhardt Jr., who had his losing streak hit 130 races when he came up short in his bid to chase down Kenseth in a two-lap overtime sprint. “That was kind of fun actually, standing around on the back straightaway. We did take the phone and put it to some use and looked up the weather.” When the 500 finally ended in the early morning hours Tuesday, the two-week SpeedWeeks odyssey wasn’t over: Fog closed the North Carolina airports, stranding drivers and teams at Daytona for yet

Matt Kenseth celebrates in victory lane as he won Monday's Daytona 500. (AP Photo)

another night. “Now believe it or not I can’t go home,” fourth-place finisher Denny Hamlin posted on Twitter. “Fogged in. Yet another night in Daytona.” The endurance race will be long over by the time the television ratings come in later Tuesday. No one was sure what to expect as Fox made the unprecedented decision to show the race in prime time — the best case scenario once rain washed it out on Sunday. NASCAR originally rescheduled for Monday afternoon but scrapped those plans in the morning based on more rain. With a 4.5 overnight rating on Fox’s coverage of Sunday’s rain delay, vice chairman of Fox Sports Media Group Ed Goren wasn’t sure what to

expect Monday night. “We are in the middle of February ratings sweeps, and there are significant successful shows on other networks,” Goren said. “The question becomes, `Will the loyal NASCAR audience find us?’ The casual fan seems to have caught on Sunday for the storylines and the season, but the casual fan who was with us yesterday, now in prime time, has other options. “So, let them race, and let’s find out what happens.” What happened was a show like no other, beginning from the second lap of the race, when five-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson was caught in an accident that also collected Danica Patrick, ruining her Daytona 500 debut.

From there it was 25 lead changes among 13 drivers, 10 cautions, and that really big fire. “The thing that comes into my mind is NASCAR just can’t catch a break,” Earnhardt said. “We’re trying to deliver, and we just have some unfortunate things happen such as the rain delay, potholes in the track a couple of years ago. We’re a good sport, and we’re trying to give a good product.” Kenseth and Roush Fenway Racing teammate Greg Biffle took over the lead following the fire stoppage with 40 laps to go. Montoya was driving alone under caution when something broke on his car. He spun hard into a safety truck, and the collision caused an instant explosion. Montoya, who said his helmet was singed in the fire and his foot ached, said he felt a vibration in his car before the accident. “I’ve hit a lot of things — but a jet dryer?” he said. “It just felt really strange, and as I was talking on the radio, the car just turned right.” Jet fuel — the safety truck held 200 gallons of kerosene — poured down the surface of Turn 3 at Daytona International Speedway after the accident, creating a fiery lasting image of NASCAR’s biggest race of the year.

Journeyman driver Dave Blaney was leading at that time because he had not pitted, and all the drivers surrounded him and Keselowski as they lingered outside their parked cars during the cleanup. Blaney’s lead was short-lived, however, as he pitted for gas as soon as racing resumed. Kenseth took over the lead, with Biffle behind him, and the race went green with 34 laps remaining. It became clear immediately that nobody could catch the Fords. Earnhardt tried several different strategies, same for Hamlin, but neither could get between Kenseth and Biffle. Until the final lap, Biffle dutifully stayed in line behind his teammate, and when Earnhardt finally tried to make his move around him, neither driver could catch Kenseth. Earnhardt held off Biffle at the line, while Kenseth grabbed his second Daytona 500 win in four years. He won the 2009 race by passing Elliott Sadler on the backstretch moments before the caution came out for rain, and he was declared the winner while waiting on pit road. “We had a really fast car and have fast cars in the past, and I figured out a way to mess it up,” Kenseth said. “I am glad it all worked out.”

Utah's Jeremy Evans Wins Slam Dunk Contest Braun: ‘At The End Of The Day The Truth Prevailed’ By Kyle Hightower Associated Press

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) _ His nickname is the Human Pogo Stick and Utah's Jeremy Evans set out to put some bounce back into the Slam Dunk Contest. Evans endeared himself to the fans with a mix of props and creativity, and they voted him the winner of one of the marquee events of the NBA's All-Star Saturday festivities. Evans, who got into the competition as a replacement for injured New York guard Iman Shumpert, earned 29 percent of the 3 million votes cast. He beat out Houston's Chase Budinger, Indiana's Paul George and Minnesota's Derrick Williams for the Jazz's first-ever trophy in the contest. In a departure from past dunk competitions, fans were given complete voting power and cast their ballots by text message after each of the four participants competed in three one-dunk rounds. Evans dunked with a camera on his head, slammed two basketballs while jumping over a seated assistant and donned a Karl Malone jersey to dunk over mailman-dressed comedian Kevin Hart. Evans said the Jazz didn't have any input in the Malonethemed idea. “Not at all,'' he said. “I was just thanking the Jazz fans. You want to do something to get them in it. So I felt that was a good way. And Dwight Howard, he helped me big time. That was huge.'' Budinger got just as many cheers from the Amway Center fans as Evans, and some in the celebrity-filled crowd sighed when the winner was announced. Budinger got his biggest reaction when he donned a Cedric Ceballos jersey and imitated his 1992 blindfolded dunk, completing it with a reverse slam. “I've very happy with my performance. I went out there, I had a plan and I executed the plan and the fans voted and I didn't win and that hap-

By Tom Withers Associated Press

PHOENIX (AP) — Saying “my name has been dragged through the mud,'' NL MVP Ryan Braun reported to spring training with the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday and declared he had been vindicated, a day after his 50-game suspension for a positive drug test was overturned by an arbitrator. Braun's teammates sat in the stands, in uniform, as he held With the stellar two-handed dunk, Utah's Jeremy Evans won the a news conference on the field NBA's Slam Dunk Contest Saturday night. (AP Photo) at the team's training comStars event. Former Knicks pens sometimes,'' Budinger plex. Braun said that, since star Allan Houston nailed his what was supposed to be a said. “But I had great dunks third attempt at a half-court and they're going to be great confidential appeal was played shot to give his team consist- out in public, “I've lived this memories as well.'' Kevin Love knows something ing of current Knicks guard nightmare every day for the about dunking. He does most Landry Fields and Cappie last four months.'' Pondexter of the WNBA's of his dirty work inside for Braun detailed how the urine Minnesota, but he got to show New York Liberty the victory. sample he provided on Oct. 1, off his outside touch on Satur- San Antonio point guard Tony the day the Brewers opened Parker then won the Skills day night. the playoffs, was not delivered Competition. Parker was the Love beat out Oklahoma City to Federal Express until Oct. only one of six participants to 3. Baseball's drug agreement star Kevin Durant to win the 3-Point Shootout. The former break 30 seconds in the first calls for samples to be delivround (29.2) and this time of ered to FedEx on the same day UCLA star was consistent throughout, but had to survive 32.8 in the final run on the they are collected. obstacle course was better a tiebreaker in the first round “At the end of the day the than Boston's Rajon Rondo and sweat out the last few truth prevailed,'' he said. “I'm shots from Durant to pull out (34.6) and New Jersey's Deron a victim of a process that comWilliams (41.4). the 17-14 victory in the final. pletely broke down and failed Love was tied for third after Love is in the middle for a in the way that it was applied the opening round of the breakout year for Minnesota, to me in the case. As players, Shootout and beat Miami's averaging 25 points and 9.9 we're held to a standard of 100 Mario Chalmers 5-4 in a tierebounds a game. But he also percent perfection regarding breaker. Defending champion the program, and everybody has connected on 49 of 141 James Jones led all shooters 3-point attempts for the Timelse associated with that in the opening round with 22 program should be held to the berwolves. and Durant was next with 20. same standard. We're a part “You know, I'm a guy that Orlando's Ryan Anderson just of a process where you're 100 loves to rebound the ball, a missed eliminating both Love percent guilty until proven inguy that loves to play inside, and Chalmers, totaling 17 nocent. It's the opposite of the really a physical player,'' Love after missing his final 2-point American judicial system. said. “But for me, coming into money ball. the league, I was told not to Braun said, because of the deLove and Durant both had 16 lay sending his sample to a lab, shoot 3-point shots, so to be where I am now and continue in Round 2 to advance to the the testing was “fatally flawed.” finals, with Jones posting 12. to work on my game; I think “I don't honestly know what this definitely speaks to my Houston, Fields and Pondex- happened to it in that 44-hour versatility. I think I'll just con- ter completed the shooting period,'' he said. tinue to improve year in and course in 37.3 seconds in the Braun learned Oct. 19 his samyear out.'' final round. It was better than ple was positive for elevated the 47.6 posted by the Team Celebrities lined the court for testosterone, which he said was Texas trio of former Houston at a ratio that was the highest the appetizer before Sunday's Rockets star and TNT analyst ever recorded in baseball's testNBA All-Star game, and the Kenny Smith, current Rocket ing program. The positive test, first event saw the continuChandler Parsons and Sophia had it stood up, would have ation of the good vibes that Young of the San Antonio New York Knicks sensation caused him to be suspended Jeremy Lin has brought to the Silver Stars. for the first 50 games of the Big Apple recently season. ESPN reported the Team Orlando and Atlanta positive test in December. posted the slowest times of With Knicks super fan Spike Round 1 and were eliminated. “I tried to handle the entire Lee looking on, Team New York had the touch from the situation with honor, with outside and won the Shooting Continued on pg 9 integrity, with class, with

After a failed drug test put a black eye on Ryan Braun's image, the reigning NL MVP fought back and won his case, eliminating a potential 50-game suspension. (AP Photo)

dignity and with professionalism because that's who I am and that's how I've always lived my life,'' he said. “If I had done this intentionally or unintentionally, I'd be the first one to step up and I say I did it. By no means am I perfect, but if I've ever made any mistakes in my life, I've taken responsibility for my actions. I truly believe in my heart and I would bet my life that the substance never entered my body at any point.'' He criticized the media for leaking the positive test, saying there had been “many inaccurate, erroneous, incomplete and fabricated stories regarding this issue.'' “My name has been dragged through the mud as everything I've ever worked for in my life has been called into question,'' he said. Braun arrived at Milwaukee's facility at about 9:40 a.m. walking through the complex's front doors to avoid reporters and camera crews waiting in back at the clubhouse entrance. Braun kissed his girlfriend before joining his teammates. Braun first met with manager Ron Roenicke, who suggested that the star outfielder also meet privately with Milwaukee's players. “He's been talking to me all winter, so we know what's going on,'' Roenicke said. “But they needed to hear it. With the outcome of it, I don't think he needed to explain anything, but I think he wanted to and the players probably appreciated it, so I thought it was great.'' Braun, who hit .332 with 33 homers and 111 RBIs last year, is the first Major League Baseball player to have his suspension lifted by an arbitrator for a drug-related penalty. His suspension hung over the NL Central champion Brewers all winter, and Roenicke

was relieved to know he'll have Braun in his lineup from Day One. Milwaukee lost slugger Prince Fielder to free agency and couldn't be afford to be without their other big bat for too long. “We're a lot better,'' Roenicke. “Really, that's what it comes down to. This is not just a great player but he's a guy who we need in our clubhouse and we need him in the locker room. His presence means a lot. All of us have been waiting to hear one way or the other what was going to happen. We were certainly hoping this was the outcome.'' Roenicke is confident Braun will be able to handle any criticism from fans who believe he may have been cleared on a technicality. “He's happy and he's happy to have it over with,'' Roenicke said. “He'll be fine. He gets it. He understands what it's going to be like. His character was in question this winter and I don't think his character will be in question again.'' Brewers reliever Francisco Rodriguez is pleased Braun was cleared and doesn't think his teammate needs to apologize. “I don't think he owes anything to anybody,'' he said. “I believe, it's not like I'm taking his side, but the people that have to explain what exactly happened is the ones in charge about the test result. “Once again, he proved he didn't take anything illegal.'' Arbitrator Shyam Das threw out Braun's ban on Thursday. Das, who has been baseball's independent arbitrator since 2000, informed the sides of his decision but did not give them a written opinion. He has 30 days to do so. MLB executive vice president Rob Manfred said management “vehemently disagrees'' with Das' decision.

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Sabres Land Rookie Hodgson From Canucks

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Without dismissing the Buffalo Sabres’ chances of making the playoffs this sealy son, general manager Darcy e Regier turned his attention to eral addressing long-term needs or at the NHL trade deadline on get Monday. e. Regier completed two trades uti- in which he filled the team’s his biggest need at center, by - acquiring rookie Cody his Hodgson from league-leading Vancouver. He also landed a . first-round draft pick in a deal the that sent veteran center Paul d Gaustad to Nashville. n In exchange for Hodgson, Cody Hodgson has 16 goals and 17 assists this season in 63 games for Vancouver. The 33 points are fifth most amongst rookies. (AP Photo) who is expected to immet diately step in and play a expendable. into a tie for 11th in the East- son, Hodgson is fifth among a first-round pick when it second-line role, Buffalo gave came to entertaining offers for ern Conference, six points out NHL rookies in points this Selected 13th overall in the n up rookie power forward season, and tied for second Gaustad, who was expendable of contention with 20 games 2009 draft, Kassian has shown was Zack Kassian. The Sabres also in goals despite averaging less signs of playing with a rugged left. because he’s in the final year dealt sparingly used defensethan 13 minutes a game while style but has had difficulty of his contract. “It still allows us to run at the man Marc-Andre Gragnani playing on the high-powered landing a regular role in Bufplayoffs,” Regier said of his “Long term, it’ll turn out to nd to Vancouver for defenseman Canucks third line. He imfalo this season. He has three philosophy behind making be a good day,” Regier said. nd Alexander Sulzer. mediately becomes the Sabres goals and four assists in 27 the trades. And yet, he also “When we evaluated our it In the trade with Nashville, games split between stints in team, we knew that we had to cautioned, “we all are aware of fourth-leading scorer. ad itthe Sabres also sent Nash“He brings very solid two-way the minors. get better. And to get better, if the odds against us.” ville a fourth-round pick in it meant taking a minor step Hodgson was the key addition play,” Regier said. “Most teams Kassian’s focus has been next year’s draft. Buffalo now are struggling to find top two- questioned. And he also ran back, then we were prepared for a Buffalo team that has has two first-round and two line centers. And as we started into an off-ice trouble in May to do it.” lacked playmaking depth up second-round picks heading to go through the process 2010, when he was charged the middle since losing cenThe trades came as Buffalo into this year’s draft, giving of where we are going to get with assault for being involved ters and co-captains Daniel prepares to open a key fourRegier the option to use them in a bar fight in his hometown game road swing in Anaheim Briere and Chris Drury in free centermen going forward, it on selecting players or cashing became a priority.” of Windsor, Ontario. The agency in 2007. on Wednesday. The Sabres them in as trade value. charge was dropped after KasThe Sabres are deep along the (27-27-8) are on an 8-3-3 roll With 33 points (16 goals, 17 Regier held firm in getting sian completed 25 hours of wings, which made Kassian that’s allowed them to climb assists) in 63 games this sea-

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The Predators won their first playoff series last spring. Now ve general manager David Poile y thinks three trades within the past two weeks positions and Nashville to do much more out this season. g. “We’ve certainly got ourselves . in a real good position here in the playoff race, and I eat think with these trades we’ve certainly given us a chance e to play with the big boys this . year when we get in the playof offs,” Poile said Monday after one making two trades before the ing NHL deadline. “So we’re done. Like I said, I’m .'' really happy.” n The Predators paid a big price, sending a first-round pick in the 2012 draft to Buffalo for center Paul Gaustad and He's a fourth-round pick in the ve 2013 draft. Earlier Monday, d. Nashville picked up fore ward Andrei Kostitsyn from g s I ill

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Montreal earlier Monday in exchange for a second-round and conditional fifth-round pick in the 2013 draft. Nashville had received the conditional fifth-round pick from Montreal 10 days ago along with defenseman Hal Gill in the first of Nashville’s three big trades before the deadline. Poile said he feels he filled the needs for a big defenseman in Gill, added more scoring The Sabres dealt Paul Gaustad, a born-and-raised Sabre Monday with Kostitsyn in re-teaming him with his brother Sergei in before the trading deadline. Gaustad made his debut on March Nashville and a strong center 23, 2003 as a 20-year-old rookie. (AP Photo) in Gaustad who can fight and when you have 20 games left postseason again with the move up and down the lineup in the season to challenge for Predators. while handling faceoffs in the the playoffs and to challenge “Playing against them is very final minute. for the Stanley Cup.” hard,” Gaustad said. “They “We paid a big price, but again Gaustad, traveling to join play hard. They play the it’s a specific player to play a system hard. I mean you look Nashville in North Carospecific role,” Poile said. from the goaltender to the lina, said Monday night on a defense and the forwards, it’s a conference call he had tried to “Everybody pays their prices balanced attack. I’m excited to forget about the season-long at different times. Most clubs join that group.” talk he would be traded after pay big money at July 1st. We spending about 12 years in haven’t been too notorious The Predators went into western New York with the in doing that. I feel real good Monday night’s game with Sabres. Now the 30-year-old about paying a little bit more the Los Angeles Kings fifth in center will be playing in the if that’s the case on Feb. 27 the Western Conference, six

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came about 90 minutes before the deadline. Gaustad is in the final year of a four-year, $9.2 million contract. “He was born and raised with the Buffalo Sabres,” Regier said. “But when we looked at it, we thought long and hard about whether or not to trade him, and if so, under what conditions to trade him. And we set the standard high, and the standard was we had to be able to acquire a first-round pick and if we couldn’t acquire a first-round pick in that process, then we were not going to trade him.” Nashville came through with the right offer. Poile likes Gaustad’s size at 6-foot-5 and 225 pounds that Nashville wants to match up with the rest of the Western Conference in the playoffs. “I’ve been on the short end of a lot of 2-3 games,” Poile said. “Hopefully this year we’ll be winning them 3-2.”

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points behind Central Division leading Detroit. Nashville gave up nothing but draft picks in these three trades, though the Predators did send forward Jerred Smithson to Florida for a draft pick on Friday. The Predators won their first postseason series last year against Anaheim but lost in six games to Vancouver. Then they were criticized last summer for letting players like Steve Sullivan, Joel Ward, Marcel Goc, J.P. Dumont and Shane O’Brien leave. Poile said he hopes Monday’s moves show all the Predators how committed ownership is to winning. Meanwhile, Sabres general manager Darcy Regier said two teams offered first-round picks for Gaustad with the first not from Nashville. But one team withdrew its offer, and the deal was on at midnight and off Monday morning only to be revived this afternoon. Then the calls

community service. Hodgson has faced questions, too. After being drafted by Vancouver, he suffered a back injury during a teamsupervised off-ice training session in 2009. He continued attempting to play, and the back injury — a torn muscle — went undiagnosed for several months and eventually forced him to miss most of his final junior season. “It’s a new opportunity, and we’ll see what happens,” Hodgson told TSN. “But I have mixed emotions. … I’m still very shocked right now.” Hodgson is expected to join the Sabres for their game in Anaheim. And he’ll have a chance to face his former team on Saturday, when the Sabres play at Vancouver. Notes: Gragnani has been a healthy scratch in 12 of Buffalo’s last 13 games. He has a goal and 11 assists in 44 games this season. … Sulzer has appeared in just 74 NHL games over four seasons, split between three teams. He has one assist in 12 games with Vancouver this year. … Sabres RW Brad Boyes has been cleared to play after missing two games with an upper body injury. … Sabres C Cody McCormick (concussion) will not travel with the team after coach Lindy Ruff said the player had a setback in his recovery Monday.

Eastern Conference

(Through Feb. 29)

GP W L OTL PTS L10

NY Rangers

61 40 15 6

7-2-1 Won 2

Detroit

64 42 19 3

7-2-1 Won 1

Pittsburgh

62 36 21 5

6-3-1 Won 3

St. Louis

63 39 17 7

7-3-0 Won 3

Philadelphia

61 34 20 7

4-5-1 Won 1

Nashville

64 37 20 7

5-3-2 Lost 1

New Jersey

62 35 23 4

5-4-1 Lost 3

Chicago

64 33 24 7

4-6-0 Lost 3

NY Islanders

63 26 28 9

4-5-1 Lost 2

Columbus

63 18 38 7

3-6-1 Lost 3

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ATLANTIC

GP W L OTL PTS L10

NORTHWEST GP W L OTL PTS L10

STRK

Boston

61 37 21 3

4-5-1 Lost 1

Vancouver

63 40 16 7

7-1-2 Lost 1

Ottawa

65 34 23 8

7-2-1 Won 2

Colorado

64 33 27 4

7-2-1 Won 4

Toronto

63 29 27 7

1-8-1 Lost 5

Calgary

63 28 24 11

4-2-4 Lost 4

Buffalo

62 27 27 8

5-3-2 Lost 1

Minnesota

63 28 26 9

3-6-1 Lost 1

Montreal

64 24 30 10

3-6-1 Lost 5

Edmonton

62 25 31 6

4-5-1 Won 1

PACIFIC

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STRK

Florida

62 30 20 12

6-3-1 Won 3

Phoenix

62 32 21 9

9-0-1 Won 5

Washington

63 32 26 5

4-5-1 Won 3

San Jose

61 32 22 7

3-6-1 Lost 2

Dallas

63 33 26 4

5-3-2 Won 4

Winnipeg

65 30 27 8

5-3-2 Lost 2

Tampa Bay

63 29 28 6

6-4-0 Won 2

Los Angeles

64 29 23 12

3-5-2 Won 1

Carolina

63 24 26 13

5-1-4 Won 1

Anaheim

63 27 26 10

6-2-2 Lost 1

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No. 1 Oswego Ends Fredonia’s Season In Semifinals

After upsetting Geneseo in the opening round of the SUNYAC Ice Hockey Tournament, Fredonia fell to top-seeded Oswego in the semifinals. (Fredonia Sports Information photo)

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OSWEGO, N.Y. — Fredonia State's season ended with a 8-3 loss to No. 1 ranked Oswego in the semifinal round of the SUNYAC Tournament. The Blue Devils (12-11-3) led 1-0 on a penalty shot by Bryan Ross at 7:09 of the first period after he was tripped from behind on a breakaway. The host Lakers scored six unanswered goals, including two in a span of 12 seconds late in the first period. The Lakers (22-2-2) scored four power-play goals and

outshot the Blue Devils, 5120. Fredonia State sophomore goaltender Mark Friesen made 42 saves before he was replaced late in the game. Andrew Hare made 17 saves for Oswego. Ross's goal was his 11th of the season. He added an assist and ended his four-year collegiate career with 136 points, which tied Francois Albert for fourth on Fredonia State's career points list. In addition to Ross, Billy Sanborn played his final collegiate game. Jon Whitelaw forged a 1-1 tie with a power-play goal at

18:01. Zack Josepher put the Lakers on top, 2-1, at 18:13, and the Blue Devils were unable to stem the tide. Paul Rodrigues had two goals and Chris Brown, and Ian Boots one each in the second period before the Blue Devils broke through on a backhander by Brett Mueller at 19:18. Mike Monfredo assisted on the power-play goal. Stephen Castriota scored on a power play at 13:03 of the third period from Ross and Bradley Nunn to cut the Fredonia State deficit to 6-3. Oswego's Boots and Hank VanBoxmeer completed the scoring.

Wynia Selected As SUNYAC Rookie Of The Year Contributed Article Fredonia Sports Information

FREDONIA, N.Y. — Fredonia State freshman forward Jared Wynia has been selected 2011-12 SUNYAC Rookie of the Year in men's ice hockey. Wynia has played in 19 games this season heading into the Blue Devils' semifinal game Saturday at Oswego. He ranks Jared Wynia

fifth on the team with 15 points on nine goals and six assists. Six of his goals have come on the power play, third best in the SUNYAC. He is the third Fredonia State player to be named SUNYAC's top rookie and the program's first in 18 seasons. The others winenrs were goaltender Paul Kwiatkowski (1988-89) and forward Eric Preston (1993-94).

Bonnies Win Hatter Classic At Stetson University Contributed Article

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DeLAND, Fla. — The St. Bonaventure softball team (5-4) claimed two of its final three games on the weekend to win the Championship game at the Hatter Classic hosted by Stetson University. Playing in its fifth game in three days, freshman Grace Rooney powered the Bonnies' five run first inning on the Championship game with a three-RBI triple down the right field line to take a 5-4 lead after one. The blast gave SBU a short lived margin, though, as Bethune-Cookman

pushed three across in its half of the second to reclaim the advantage, 7-5. Diana Phalon (3-2) stepped in to replace starter Jen Sansano (2-2) from there, working 5 and one-third innings of two-hit ball as the Bonnies surged ahead. Hali Enderby's two-RBI single up the middle was enough to knot the score, before Jessenia Andujar came home later in the inning on an infield error. Kelli Rohan singled up the middle in the fifth to give SBU an insurance tally and its fourth win in five games. After defeating BethuneCookman 3-0 for its third

straight win to open action on Saturday, host Stetson handed the Bonnies a 3-2 loss, the first runs allowed by Bona in 26 innings during its three-game streak. Andujar finished the week an eye-popping 7-for-12 with three RBI and four runs scored, while freshman was 6-for-12 with a team-best five RBI. Phalon went 2-1 for the week, striking out 10 and posting a 0.76 earned-run average across 18 innings of work. The Bonnies return to action on Wednesday against Mount St. Mary's for a neutral-site doubleheader at Stetson.

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#19/22 Bonnies Complete Perfect A-10 Season With Win At Rhody

The St. Bonaventure women's basketball team finished off a perfect A-10 season by going 14-0. They are the top seed in the conference's postseason tournament. (St. Bonaventure Sports Information photo)

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KINGSTON, R.I. — No. 19/22 St. Bonaventure (27-2, 14-0 Atlantic 10 Conference) became just the seventh team in A-10 history to complete a perfect conference regular season with a 58-32 win over host Rhode Island (1-28, 0-14 A-10) Saturday afternoon at the Ryan Center. Bona, which clinched the No. 1 seed with a victory over Fordham on Wednesday, will play the winner of the 8-9 game in the quarterfinals of the 2012 Buick A-10 Women's Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 3 at Noon. By virtue of being one of the top-four teams in the A-10, the Bonnies received a bye out of Friday's first-round games. La Salle is locked into the No. 8 seed, but the No. 9 seed will not be determined until Sunday. The 32 points by URI are the fewest the Bonnies have allowed in the Division-I era (1986-87), as they limited the Rams to just 20.8-percent shooting from the floor (11-53). Senior Megan Van Tatenhove led all scorers with 17 points, while sophomore CeCe Dixon reached double figures for the 11th time this year with 10 points and a season-hightying six rebounds.

The Brown and White raced out to a 13-0 start — capped by a Dixon drive — and held Rhody without a point for the first nine minutes of the game. The margin eventually swelled to 15, 17-2, following a Dixon 3-pointer from the left baseline before a 7-0 URI run trimmed the advantage to just eight. After the Rams cut their deficit to 11, 30-19, early in the second half, SBU responded with an 8-0 run, capped by a pair of free throws from redshirt senior Armelia Horton. The lead grew even larger with the addition of reserve Ashley Zahn after the sophomore hit 3-pointers on consecutive possessions to create a 44-22 lead. Those 3's started a 10-0 Bona run, and the lead blossomed to 30, 56-26, following a Jordan McGee spinning jumper in the lane. The Bona bench provided 28 points, the most since a 33-point performance on Dec. 10 against Buffalo. Leading that charge was Dixon, but junior Chelsea Bowker, who hit a pair of 3's, added eight points, while Zahn chipped in with six and senior Jennie Ashton and junior Jordan McGee contributed two each. The victory completes a perfect regular-season road record for the Bonnies at 13-0. The club entered with the best road record in the nation, and is one of just three unbeatens

Nicholson Wins Historic Third Straight A-10 Player of the Week Award Contributed Article

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Andrew Nicholson has been named the Atlantic 10 Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Week for the third consecutive week, the league office announced on Monday. Nicholson, 38 points shy of 2,000 for his career, becomes just the third player in league in 11th-place (1:52.27), junior history to earn three conDavid Erickson finished in secutive Player of the Week 12th-place (1:52.49) and nods behind Xavier's Brian sophomore Stephen MelchiThornton (2006) and David orre finished in 14th-place West (2003), with the Missis(1:53.07). sauga native's trio of February In the 100-yard freestyle soph- citations marking the latest in a season that any player in the omore James Martin racked history of Atlantic 10 has been up 20 points for the Bonnies so honored. by sprinting to gold with a time of 44.82. Nicholson averaged 27.5 points and 10.0 rebounds in Sophomore Michael Burud 2-0 road sweep for the BonContinued on pg 9 nies, SBU's biggest back-to-

Men Take Second, Women Seventh At A-10 Championships Contributed Article

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BUFFALO, N.Y. — The men's swimming and diving team captured its sixth straight silver medal at the Atlantic 10 Swimming and Diving Championships Saturday at the Flickinger Center, earning 567 points. Junior Elias Homerin kicked off the night by capturing

fifth-place in the men's 1,650yard freestyle, posting a time of 15:55.31. Sophomore Mike Hartwell finished in seventhplace, touching in at 15:59.66 The Bonnies accumulated a total of 42 points in the men's 200-yard backstroke. Freshman Vatslav Lets grabbed another medal by winning bronze with a time 1:46.97 and senior Peter Koenig finished in sixth-place (1:50.33). Freshman TJ Mangis finished

in the country (No. 1 Baylor — 9-0; No. 12 Green Bay — 12-0). St. Bonaventure (enrollment: 2,000; Olean population: 14,000) becomes the smallest school in conference history to run the regular-season league slate, joining Xavier (enrollment: 7,000; Cincinnati population: 297,000), George Washington (enrollment: 20,000; Washington, D.C. population: 618,000), Temple (enrollment: 37,000; Philadelphia population: 1.5 million) and former league member West Virginia (enrollment: 29,000; Morgantown population: 30,000). Both Xavier and GW have each completed perfect conference schedules twice. NOTES: Leading scorer Jessica Jenkins (14.8 per game) was held to just two points and she attempted just five shots … despite 12 offensive rebounds, the Rams were unable to convert any second-chance points … all 11 Bonnies played … Dixon reached double-figure scoring just once last year … Rhode Island missed its first 12 shots of the game … the game was the second half of a doubleheader with the Rhode Island men, who defeated Saint Louis on a last-second shot … URI honored Bona's four seniors prior to the tip, in addition to three of its own … Rhode Island's first points came on an Emilie Cloutier layup at the 10:56 mark of the first half.

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back road wins (+42 points) since 1971. He shot 67.7 percent from the floor (21-31) overall, making three of his five 3-point attempts to go with four assists and three blocks on the week. The 6-foot-9 power forward finished 10-of-14 from the field with a pair of 3s and eight free throws for 30 mark-

ers in the win at Fordham on Wednesday, before closing out the week with his 23rd career double-double (25 points, 11 boards) in the victory at Charlotte on Saturday. The leading candidate for Atlantic 10 Player of the Year, Nicholson has come on strong of late, posting averages of 25.2 points, 11.7 boards and 2.5 blocks, while shooting 7-of-9 from beyond the arc and 65.9 percent from the field in his last six outings to vault the Bonnies into a tie for third in the league standings. St. Bonaventure (16-10, 9-5) hosts Saint Joseph's (19-11, 9-6) on Wednesday in a pivotal Atlantic 10 contest that all but determines who will recieve the no. 4 seed and a bye in the Conference Championship in Atlantic City, N.J. Mar. 9-11. Game time is set for 7 p.m. at the Reilly Center.

Men’s Tennis Earns Hard-Fought Win Against Bucknell Contributed Article

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ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. — Looking to snap a five-match losing streak on Saturday, the men's tennis team did just that with a hard-fought 4-3 win over Bucknell. The Bonnies claimed the doubles point by winning two of the

three matches. Sophomore Elliot Fanshel teamed with classmate Javier Ortiz for a victory at No. 2, 9-7, while freshmen Trevor Haskell and Miguel Suarez claimed an 8-5 win at No. 3. Following the doubles win, Bona's top three singles players claimed victories to help them snap the losing streak. Junior Luis Guevara clinched the victory with a three-set

thriller, 6-3, 1-6, 6-4, at No. 2 singles. Junior Oscar Yanez — who partnered with Guevara in the lone doubles' loss — bounced back at No. 1 singles with a straight-set 6-4, 6-4 win. Fanshel closed out the SBU singles wins with a 7-5, 6-4 decision out of the No. 3 slot. The Bonnies return to action this weekend on Saturday, March 3, and Sunday, March 4.

Bona will travel to Virginia Tech to play Atlantic 10 foe Charlotte on Saturday before battling host Virginia Tech on Sunday. St. Bonaventure 4, Bucknell 3 Doubles 1. Gregg Cohenca/Evan Zimmer (BU) def. Luis Guevara/ Oscar Yanez (SBU), 8-6 2. Elliot Fanshell/Javier Ortiz (SBU) def. Josh Katten/Kelly

Morque (BU), 9-7 3. Trevor Haskell/Miguel Suarez (SBU) def. Kyle Rosen/ Scott Bernstein (BU), 8-5 Order of finish: 1, 3, 2 Singles 1. Oscar Yanez (SBU) def. Greeg Cohenca (BU), 6-3, 6-4 2. Luis Guevara (SBU) def. Evan Zimmer (BU), 6-3, 1-6, 6-3

3. Elliot Fanshell (SBU) def. Josh Katten (BU), 7-5, 6-4 4. Kelly Morque (BU) def. Miguel Suarez (SBU), 4-6, 7-6 (4), 6-2 5. Kyle Rosen (BU) def. Javier Ortiz (SBU), 6-1, 6-2 6. Gregory Maxson (BU) def. Trevor Haskell (SBU), 6-2, 6-1 Order of finish: 1, 3, 2, 4, 5, 6

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Red-Hot Nicholson Leads Bonnies To Win At Charlotte Contributed Article

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Andrew Nicholson booked his third double-double in six games with 25 points and 11 rebounds and Demitrius Conger added 12 and 11 to key St. Bonaventure's 72-56 win at Charlotte's Halton Arena on Saturday. The win vaults the Bonnies (16-10, 9-5) into a two-way tie for third in the A-10 standings, a spot that would earn SBU a bye into the quarterfinals of the Conference Championship in Atlantic City, N.J. March 9-11. The Bonnies have now won three in a row and

four of their last five as the Atlantic 10 season comes to a head. Nicholson, a leading candidate for Atlantic 10 Player of the Year, has averaged a gaudy 25.2 points and 11.6 boards over his last six games (check out his stats), and posted 17 before halftime as the Bonnies opened up a 10-point lead at the break, 39-29. Matt Wright tallied seven of his 13 in the opening frame and drained a trio of 3-pointers for the second straight game, with Conger completing his sixth career doubledouble in the second half as SBU answered a Charlotte (13-14, 5-9) run to take the

Senior Andrew Nicholson has been red hot for the Bonnies lately and grabbed his third double-double in the last six games for St. Bonaventure. (St. Bonaventure Sports Information photo)

win. St. Bonaventure — coming off a 24-point win at Fordham on Wednesday — completed the most lopsided pair of road victories (42 points) since the 1971-72 season at Creighton

Nine Blue Devils Qualify For ECAC’s

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on out finished in sixth-place in the eer 200-yard breaststroke, touch-

ing the wall with a time of 2:03.51. Seniors Ilya Nenashev and Michael Dansa also helped the Bonnies by finar, ished in 12th-place (2:07.01) ong and 13th-place (2:07.08), respectively. d In the 200-yard butterfly senior Yi Liu earned a c bronze medal in his final race of his career, posting a to time of 1:50.31. Homerine for finished in 6th-place with a gs. time of 1:53.35 and Matthew 5) Rochna finished in 10th-place , (1:52.24). In the final event of the evethat ning, the 400-yard freestyle l re-relay, Bona's team of Lets, bye Martin, Nathan Destree and on- Ripley Danner won silver with Mar. a time of 3:01.09 7 The most exciting part of the night came with the individual award. Lets took home Rookie of the Year honors. Junior Mike Murphy won f. men's Diver of the Year, and coach Stephanie O'Callaghan won men's Diving Coach of the Year. 7-6 UMass finished the meet in

first place with 693 points, winning their sixth straight A-10 Championship while Xavier placed third earning 522 points. Rounding out the scoring were LaSalle (417), Fordham (412), George Washington (401) and St. Louis (342). Meanwhile, the women's swimming and diving team finished in 7th place with 249.5 points in the last day of competition on Saturday. In the long-distance 1650yard freestyle, freshman Aly Paz swam a 17:50.40 for a 16th-place finish. In the 200-yard backstroke consolation finals freshman Meaghan McCann finished her season on a high-note, touching the wall in ninthplace with a time of 2:03.45. In the 100-yard freestyle consolation finals, sophomore Jeanette Dietrich finished in tenth-place with a time of 52.05 while freshman Rachel Bull finished in 15th place, touching the wall at 52.50. In the 200-yard breaststroke finals sophomore McKenzie

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and Saint Francis (N.Y.). Charlotte pulled to within three, 46-43, after a 7-0 spurt at the 13:40 mark of the final frame. From there though, the Bonnies – behind a 3 from Wright and three straight

layups from Charlon Kloof down the stretch – built the lead back up, capped by a jumper from Nicholson with just 5:18 to go. Kloof distributed a careerhigh six assists for the second time in as many games and added nine points to help SBU guarantee its first winning record in the A-10 since 2000-01. St. Bonaventure returns to the Reilly Center to host Saint Joseph's (19-11, 9-6) in its final home game of the season on Wednesday. Game time is set for 7 p.m. NOTES: Bona's is the only team in the A-10 to increase

9 its league win total in each of the last five seasons (2-6-7-8-9) ... SBU earned its first win at Charlotte (1-3) and has won back-to-back games against the 49ers (5-7 all-time) … NBA scouts in attendance included the Orlando Magic, New Orleans Hornets, Los Angeles Clippers, San Antonio Spurs and New Jersey Nets … former Bona guard Tim Winn was also at the game and currently works in the Charlotte area … Nicholson is 38 points from 2,000 for his career with two regular season games to play … the double-double was the 23rd of his career and sixth this season, four of which have come in conference play.

Late-Game Heroics Lead Bona To Series Win Over Western Michigan

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st GENEVA, N.Y. — The Fredoy to nia State men's track and field ue team broke one school record - and had five athletes turn in pu- ECAC Regional Meet qualifyash- ing standards at the SUNAYC Championships held at Hoon: bart College on Sunday. The nt: men finished sixth overall. Kelci Yousett finished third in the pole vault at SUNYACs with a jump of 10'6'', earning her a trip to ECAC's. (Fredonia Sports a- Broncho Rollins put up a Information photo) er school mark in the pole vault nia — breaking his own record triple jump with a distance Jonmichael Knapp in the 400 n- set a week ago — and finished of 10.92 meters. Dessens meter run finishing eighth in Both third, clearing 15'11 ¾ ''. Cody a time of 51.29. The 4 x 400 distance of 11.88 meters was Dahleiden cleared 14'11'' while relay team of Travis Moulton, her personal best and put her ce finishing fifth. Both were in third place overall. Jed Kovalovsky, Jesse Mintz ECAC qualifying heights. and Dahleiden finished The ECAC Meet is set for ica Andrew Charsky was the seventh. The distance medley March 2. s team's top finisher, placing quartet of Steve Whittemore, Other individuals earning she second in the triple jump. He Knapp, Piacentini and Cal points included Emily Cumde- turned in an ECAC qualifying Hayward finished sixth in a miskey finishing eighth in the distance and personal best of time of 10:47. the long jump with distance rt 14.25 meters. The ECAC meet is slated to of 4.97 meters.In the weight … Webster Thomas pointed in begin next weekend. throw, Kathleen Goodberlet xon two events for the Devils. His and Loren Metzger finished ng 60 meter time of 7.07 seconds Meanwhile, the women's track and field team saw four athletes fourth and sixth, respectively. was fourth overall and an ots ECAC qualifier. He was sixth turn in ECAC qualifying marks Goodberlet's best throw was 13.48 meters. Metzgar topped on Sunday at the SUNYAC s in the 200 meter dash at Championships held at Hobart out at 12.91 meters. 22.88 seconds. College. Kelci Yousett (pole nd The 4 x 400 relay team of vault), Melissa Cummiskey uis Nico Piacentini finished Kelsey Travers, Laura Hess, (long jump), Emily Cummiskey Melissa Cummiskey and Kim I fourth in the 800-meter run finishing in a personal-best (triple jump) and Nicole DesFoltz finished fourth overall in time of 1:56.08 while qualifysens (shot put) all qualified for 4:16.72. ing for the Regional Meet. the regional meet. The distance medley squad an The Devils saw a pair of Yousett turned in a thirdcomprised of Sarah Rocco, distance runners point in the place finish in the pole vault Angela Richter, Kateri Walsh 5,000 meter run as Peter Fran- clearing 10'6''. Melissa Cumand Becca List finished sixth cia (15:21) and Jack Bennett miskey placed fourth in the in a time of 13:24.68. (15:27, personal best) finished long jump with a personal The Devils finished seventh third and sixth, respectively. best of 5.16 meters. Emily overall. Cummiskey was third in the Other point earners were

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circuit, successfully throwing chest passes through a hanging tire and driving for a layup.

St. Bonaventure Sports Information

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — A pair of 8th-inning runs by the St. Bonaventure baseball team (2-1) and a trio of hits by junior Eric Jutca helped the Bonnies to a series victory over Western Michigan with a 7-5 win Sunday afternoon. After the Broncos tied the game at 5-5 in the top of the 7th, sophomore Justin Brozick led off the rally in the 8th in a double. Freshman Nate Shaw pinch ran for Brozick, and he eventually scored on a wild pitch. Later in the frame, junior Michael Meredith laced a single to the outfield and subsequently stole second before being driven in by classmate Jason Radwan to give SBU the 7-5 triumph. Jutca finished 3-5 on the day with a trio of singles as the Bonnies pounded out 15 hits. Radwan, Meredith, junior Billy Urban and senior Michael Grieco all collected a pair of hits. Despite giving up a game-tying two-run home run in the 7th, sophomore Asa Johnson got the win by pitching two innings in relief of Jordan

Eric Jutca had three hits in the Bonnies 7-5 series clinching win over Wester Michigan. (St. Bonaventure Sports Information photo)

Crane, who got a no-decision after throwing six innings. Crane scattered seven hits and allowed three runs, but only two of which were earned. The senior also struck out one and walked another. Senior Nick Brennen got the save as head coach Larry Sudbrook matched up righty versus lefty in the 9th. After Brennen got his first lefty out, Radwan recorded an out on a right-hander and then Brennen came back to the mound from the outfield to record the final out of the game. The Bonnies opened the scoring in the 1st on a pair of mishaps by WMU. Junior Austin Ingraham doubled before scoring on a wild pitch, and then Urban — who had reached on a single — plated a run via a passed ball.

After the Broncos tied the game, 2-2, in the 3rd, Bonaventure responded with a pair of runs in the 4th to reclaim the lead. Grieco led off the frame with a single before moving to third on a wild pitch. A Ryan Skellie double plated Grieco, and then Meredith drove home Jutca — who had reached on one of his three singles. Western Michigan got one back in the 5th to make it a 4-3 game, but SBU answered back right away in the bottom of the inning on a Brennen RBI double to plate Ingraham. St. Bonaventure will have its lone off day of its 11-day Florida trip on Monday. The club returns to action on Tuesday against Mount St. Mary's at 2:30 p.m.

Geneseo Drops Fredonia In SUNYAC Quarterfinal Contributed Article Fredonia Sports Information

GENESEO, N.Y. — Fredonia State was eliminated from the SUNYAC Tournament with a Courtney finished in eighth 60-49 quarterfinal loss Tuesday place with a time of 2:24.59. to the Geneseo Blue Knights. In the 200-yard butterfly, The Blue Devils never led in freshman Lauren Caldwell the game, yet trailed only by finished sixth in the finals two at halftime. A 10-minute with a time of 2:03.58. Paz fin- stretch without a field goal ished 12th in the consolation proved their undoing. finals with a time of 2:07.54. Julius Bryant led both teams In diving action, in the with 20 points and 11 re3-meter sophomore Chrysta bounds in his final collegiate Currier finished in 14th place game. Leonard Smith added with a score of 194.95. Senior Alycia Gossett finished off her diving career finishing in 21st place with a score of 147.50. Contributed Article In the final event of the comSt. Bonaventure Sports Information petition, the 400-yard freestyle relay, Ivanna Smirnova, ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. — Bull, senior Lanae Petty, and Senior Manuela Marin-SalceDietrich combined their do helped the women's tennis efforts to swim a 3:27.05 for team (5-3) to a perfect weekfourth-place. end as she went 4-0 in leading At the conclusion of the SBU to a 4-3 win over IUP on championship, Richmond Friday and a 7-0 blanking of was once again named A-10 Bucknell on Saturday. champion with 751 points. Marin-Salcedo went 2-0 at Fordham finished in second No. 1 singles and 2-0 at No. (557) followed by LaSalle 2 doubles with partner Fatya (476) in third. Rounding out the women's scoring was UM- Amiri. Against IUP and ass (434), Rhode Island (257), Buckell she earned straight-set Duquesne (256), Xavier (245), wins, 6-3, 6-1, and 6-2, 7-5, George Washington (233.5), and St. Louis (174).

10 points. Connor Fedge had 11 points and 10 added for Geneseo, which improved to 14-12. The Blue Devils ended their season with a 13-12 record. Fredonia State trailed 18-8 halfway through the first half, then outscored the Blue Knights 20-12 the rest of the half to trail at the break 30-28. Both teams struggled with their shooting in the second half. The Blue Devils pulled within two, 37-35, on a basket and free throw by Bryant with 14:04 remaining, then

went 13 straight possession without a basket. Smith broke the drought with a rebound basket to cut the Blue Devil deficit to 48-42 with 4:11 to go. The Blue Knights quickly opened their largest lead of the game. Decker hit a long three-pointer, and fed Fedge for a layup on Geneseo's next possession for a 53-42 Blue Knight lead. Geneseo maintained a double-digit lead the rest of the way to avenge two losses to Fredonia State during the regular season.

Marin-Salcedo Leads Perfect Bona Tennis Weekend

Williams, the 2008 winner, holds the record for the skills' course at 25 seconds, but had trouble completing a pass in the final round on Saturday.

respectively, while in doubles she claimed an 8-4 victory and 8-6 triumph, respectively. Playing out of the No. 5 singles slot, junior Kathryn Kvas clinched the hard-fought victory for the Brown and White with a 6-4, 6-4 win. IUP claimed the doubles point, but wins by Amiri, 6-1, 6-4, and freshman Marissa Brossard, 6-2, 6-2, out of No. 2 and No. 3 singles, respectively, helped aid in the SBU comeback. On Saturday, Bonaventure allowed Bucknell to win just one set the entire match in a domi-

nating performance. MarinSalcedo once again paced with attack as she earned another doubles win with Amiri, 8-6, before moving on to a 6-2, 7-5 singles win. With the wins, Marin-Salcedo is now 4-0 on the year when playing out of the No. 1 singles position and moves to 5-1 on the season when partnering with Amiri. The Bonnies return to action on Saturday, March 3, at Virginia Tech against Atlantic 10 foe Charlotte.

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Steel Head Fishing Slow This Spring By Steve Peacock Star Outdoors Writer

I think I can probably park away my ice fishing gear until next year. Any ice that we did have has now gotten too soft to be safe. It wouldn’t take too long to harden up again if the weather

would have gotten cold. Now being March the chances of that happening are becoming less and less every day. The spring like weather has made the tributaries real nice for steel head fishing. I don’t know if they have been catching many fish but I have noticed several people in the streams. I predict that the

spring steel head run will be a slow one. My reasoning for this prediction is that the fish that normally wait until the ice has gone out to make their run have already come up during the open winter. I have seen this happen other years when we had a mid winter thaw. I guess we’ll have to wait and

see how many fish show up this spring. I was hoping to get out and go goose hunting but I haven’t had time since the season opened. I’m sure that I will find some time to get out before the season ends on March tenth. After that, I’ll be fishing whenever I get free time. I

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All of the tributaries currently have higher flows with murky to muddy conditions. Some smaller streams may be fishable today. More rain and snow will fall through Saturday, keeping streams at higher levels. Some of the small streams may be good by Sunday, but Monday or Tuesday is a better bet for the medium sized streams. Steelhead catches have been fair for darker steelhead 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. Cattaraugus Creek is running high and muddy and likely will not be an option for much of the week. 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

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don’t even care what fishing opportunities are available when I finally get to go, I’ll fish for anything that will bite. Usually in the middle of March I like to go fishing for Bullhead. When fishing for Bullhead you go at night with a light or a lantern so you can see your fishing poles. When I was a kid we used to

egg sacs are also offerings for harbor trout. Anglers can target trout from the city pier, DEC fishing platform or by boat. Keep in mind that the launch docks are pulled, so you must be able to launch your boat without a dock. Anglers can also try Barcelona Harbor for trout. Upper Niagara River Very windy weather over the next 48 hours will surely muddy upper

do this every spring and you could catch them in a lot more places back then. These days I only know one place to go where I can catch Bullheads. The nice thing about fishing near Lake Erie in the spring is you never know what species you might pull out next. To me that makes the fishing that much more fun.

river waters. When water conditions improve, anglers can target yellow perch from Buffalo riverfront sites. Emerald shiners are best bait for perch. Anglers can also target trout off Squaw Island and Bird Island Pier with egg sacks, minnows or spoons. Ice Fishing Due to mild weather and increasing hours of daylight, the area's ice coverings are thinning. Some waters still have sections of safe ice, however anglers should not assume that ice thickness is uniform on any body of water. At this point, nobody should attempt their first ice fishing trip of the year.

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Golf

Insider By T.J. TOMASI

BIRDIES AND BOGEYS

TEEING OFF

Mighty winds

IT’S GOOD FOR YOUR GAME

The Scots have a saying, “No wind, no golf.” But had tycoon Donald Trump known that the Scottish government was going to build a wind farm featuring tall turbines just off the coast of his new billion-dollar resort 12 miles north of Aberdeen, he might have told them, “Wind turbines, no golf.” “I have just authorized my staff to allocate a substantial amount of money to launch an international campaign to fight your plan to surround Scotland’s coast with many thousands of wind turbines. It will be like looking through the bars of a prison, and Scottish citizens will be like prisoners,” wrote Trump to Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond (and the press), whose central government overrode the local legislators who had vetoed the project initially. The “prison” opens for business in June. SCIENCE SAYS

The backswing becomes passe Research done by myself and my colleague Jim Suttie, Ph.D., indicates that you don’t need a normal backswing to hit good shots. The only reason you need a backswing is to create coil and establish two important power levers: (1) the 90-degree angle formed by your lead forearm and club shaft, and (2) the 90-degree bend in your trail elbow. Releasing these levers on time gives you clubhead speed. The set and swing (also called the no-backswing swing, and outlined in the Good for Your Game section) allows you to create these levers without the possibility of error, while the pump provides the coil. The study Twenty-nine adult golfers, representing a full range of skill levels from beginner to professional, took part in the study. The participants made five regular swings and then five swings using the no-backswing technique with their own 5-irons. None of the 29 golfers had had previous exposure to the no-backswing technique. Each swing and ball flight was measured by TrackMan, a radar-based ball-tracking system. The TrackMan system is accurate up to 12 inches from 400 yards. The results Test data was computed and analyzed with the help of the Center for Sports Innovation at MIT. Overall, the data indicates that the no-backswing swing works and has distinct advantages over the traditional way of swinging the club. Experiment with the no-backswing swing during some practice sessions. In my opinion, students eliminate flaws faster with the no-backswing swing. Who knows, you might hit it so well that you decide to play that way!

The set and swing The set and swing is a revolutionary new way to address the ball: You address the ball with your lead arm across the middle of your chest like a baseball player. Then you trigger your downswing with a slight “pump” or upward motion of the arms that preserves the dynamic motion necessary to make a good golf swing. How it works Place yourself in the correct position and pose as I am in the first photo below, then pump the club up a few inches to start your downswing. It’s the same principle as hitting a baseball with a bat — start high, pump and swing down. Step 1: Address a ball as you normally would. Step 2: Swing back until your lead arm is parallel to the ground and stop. Adjust your body, arms and hands to match the positions described below. It only takes a few reps to get these positions down pat. They are: (a) Clubshaft points at the target line. (b) Lead arm and shaft form a 90-degree angle. (c) Shoulders turned 75 degrees. (d) 50 percent of weight pulled onto your right hip. (e) Lead arm parallel to and directly above your toe line. Step 3: Once you’re set, coil your

Here is your new address position.

torso to the ABOUT THE WRITER right and Dr. T.J. pump your Tomasi is a teaching arms up. This professional simple move in Port St. stretches the Lucie, Fla. Visit his key downwebsite at swing mustjtomasi.com. cles just as much as a traditional backswing, giving you the same amount of potential energy to unleash into the ball. Think of a frog as it squats before leaping, ratcheting up its elastic energy to explode into the air. Step 4: Immediately following your pump, swing back down to the ball by firing your core while transferring your weight onto your front foot. This works only if you keep your spine centered over the ball as it was at address. I believe the set and swing method eliminates 70 percent of the mistakes that typically ruin impact. The major advantage in learning the swing this way is that since much of the backswing is a posed position, the student can go through a checklist to make sure things are correct. It’s very difficult to separate out the way things feel at the top of the normal swing because there is so much happening in such a short time The amount of “kinesthetic clutter” makes learning difficult. Not so with the set and swing.

Here is the top of your swing after the pump up (or waggle).

Position your ball to score

The “when to do what” calendar that I developed for my serious students provides a week-by-week guide for improving your golf game. This week, the sixth week, focuses on course strategy. In a game where score is the benchmark of success, it’s surprising how many golfers believe that they score in direct relation to how well they swing the club — a good swing means a good score; a bad swing means a bad score. This concept ignores the idea of scoring well when you are swinging poorly, a must-have skill in a game whose best ball-striker ever, Ben Hogan, said he expected to make only six good shots a round. Of course, Hogan’s concept of good was a bit different than everyone else’s, but nonetheless, the point stands: The swing ain’t the only thing! This week’s assignment is to cultivate the concept of golf as an unfolding process. To maximize your performance, you need to develop a plan that maneuvers the ball into favorable positions around the course, just as the good billiard player controls the cue ball to run the table. As you progress from the tee, where by rule, all positions are equal, you either increase or decrease your positional advantage until you hole out — the ultimate positional advantage. This is the same process for every hole you play. The strategy for scoring well in golf is position, and those who consistently gain positional advantage consistently score well. Your golf game will never be any better than your concept of what a good golf game should be. If your concept of the game is hitting pretty shots, having fun or hitting it farther than the next player, then you will focus all your energies toward your goal, and scoring will become an afterthought. You may not even be aware that you’re doing this, and if somebody asked you, you’d say that score is most important, but subconsciously your priorities drive your behavior. Scorers prioritize for low scores and use the swing as a vehicle. How each shot affects their position is the important factor for scoring. This way they keep a clear mind that can focus on their most important goal — scoring. If you can get on the golf course this week, focus on the process of your play rather than your swing. If you’re snowed in, watch a tournament on TV, pick a player and after you’ve watched him play, track him on PGAtour.com, where his round is outlined shot by shot. You’re not looking at his swings, but at how he positions the ball around the course.

ASK THE PRO

Think twice before you tinker with your swing Q: I’m a 9 handicap, and I hit it pretty straight and stay out of trouble. I putt OK and my short game is not bad, but the strength of my game is accuracy off the tee and with my irons. I’m thinking about revamping my swing so I can hit it farther. I like to practice and I think I can do it. What do you think? — B.L., from Palmdale, Calif. A: Better think twice before you tinker with your swing. Let me tell you the story of Ian Baker Finch, a British Open Champion (1991) who once was one of the top players in the world. He finished in the top 10 at the Masters three times, including a tie for sixth in 1992. He also won the 1988 Australian Masters, and the 1993 Australian PGA Championship. But he quit the game in 1997 as his swing struggles culminated in an opening round of 92

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Good to see Natalie Gulbis increasing the LPGA’s, ahem, visibility by appearing in the body paint section of Sports Illustrated’s 2012 swimsuit issue. Actually, it’s good to see Gulbis, period.” — ace golf writer John Hawkins

at the 1997 British Open, a round that included an OB on the first hole, where he hooked it 200 yards offline. How could such a promising career be ruined? Finch, a medium-length hitter, became convinced he needed to hit it farther, so he began experimenting, and once he had changed his swing, he couldn’t get it back. I’d work on the short game until you can say, “It’s the best part of my game,” rather than change your swing. But if you must change it, enlist the help of a good teaching professional. (Go to www. golf.com for a list of Golf magazine’s Top 100 Teachers.) (To Ask the Pro a question about golf, email him at: TJInsider@aol.com.)

TRY THIS

GOLF SPOKEN HERE

Fairway

The word comes from a nautical term that describes a safe passageway through potentially dangerous waters. If you keep the ball on the short grass, it stays out of harm’s way. Most of the danger in golf lies off to the sides of holes in the form of trees, water, bunkers and out-of-bounds, so make it part of any game plan you have to start each hole by hitting the fairway.

THE GOLF DOCTOR

How to calm the jitters

The safe swing change

• Do you have the first tee jitters to the point that you are so nervous it’s hard to calm down? TRY THIS: Close your eyes and angle your eyes to look up at the sky without moving your head. As soon as you feel your eyes begin to flutter, take a deep breath and hold it for a count of three, then open your eyes and expel the air. • Do you have trouble hitting wide-open fairways that you shouldn’t miss? TRY THIS: The problem is that the wide-open fairway seduces you into not picking a concrete destination as you do on other shots. On these deceptive tee shots, take care to choose both a direction and a destination, a specific landing area for your tee ball. For the direction, aim at something on the line you want your ball to fly. It might be a mound, a tree in the background or even a cloud in the sky. For the destination, pick a tire track or a discolored patch of grass in the section of the fairway, where you want to play your next shot.

Like most anything, golf swings can get out of whack, and when they do, the tendency is to fix it. But there is a difference between reconstruction, when you tear up everything part by part, and a retuning, when you recalibrate a part that is out of phase. Assuming your swing is decent, you should reconstruct only as a last resort. Why? Because there is much less downtime when you recalibrate, and there is a good chance that the new swing will be no better than your old swing. A good example of a recalibration is young Rory McIlroy, who is currently working on a “few fundamentals” in his swing in preparation for the April Masters. “Posture was one of the key things, and just a little bit of swing plane,” McIlroy explained. “I was setting the club a little steep on the way back, so the club was getting a little bit across the line at the top.” Takeaway: Once you develop your swing, adopt a cautious swing change policy. The rule of thumb is: tweaks rather than gouges.

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In the land of Oz

Fox series resurrected for second season after being canceled By Kyla Brewer TV Media

elevision “bad guys” used to be despicable, ranging from the bumbling to the egomaniacal. However, the tide has turned in prime time recently and many of today’s TV criminals are portrayed as clever, sophisticated or even, at times, noble. Few actors can pull off that kind of mischievous charm like Christian Slater, and he’s set to return to television in the season premiere of Fox’s “Breaking In,” airing Tuesday, March 6. Slater stars as Oz, a mysterious man who leads a team of former thieves and ne’er-do-wells at Contra Security, a unique company that literally breaks into clients’ businesses to point out holes in their security.

He’s a master of manipulation and appears to take great pleasure in bossing around his uber-geeky crew in “Breaking In.” This is the sophomore season of the workplace comedy, a lucky break considering it had been cancelled in May of last year. “Breaking In” was initially picked up in November 2010, with a mere sevenepisode order. Those are some small potatoes in network prime time. The series premiered in April 2011 but had been cancelled in May. The show’s producers at Sony TV reportedly fought for the series and the show was “uncancelled” as of August. That’s pretty rare in network television, so Fox must have some serious faith in the series and those behind it. “’Breaking In’ is a creatively vi-

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brant and wildly adventurous comedy,” said Fox executive Kevin Reilly at the time of renewal. “We are looking forward to bringing it back for a second season and continuing our relationship with this incredibly talented cast and these fantastic creators -- Adam Goldberg and Seth Gordon.” Perhaps Fox gave “Breaking In” another chance because it touches on a recent prime-time trend. TV series with such troublemakers at the helm appear to be all the rage these days. A&E’s “Breakout Kings,” which also has its season premiere this week (March 4), follows a group of prisoners who make a deal with U.S. marshals to help them catch other crooks in exchange for reduced sentences. The convicts are seen not as heartless monsters, but as intelligent, sometimes remorseful people. The same is true of TNT’s “Leverage,” which puts a modern-day spin on the age-old Robin Hood tale. Timothy Hutton stars as former insurance investigator-turnedthief Nate Ford. He guides a team of con artists and crooks who target powerful people who exploit those less fortunate. Also, USA Network’s “White Collar” takes a look at what happens when an FBI agent (Tim DeKay) teams up with a charismatic con artist (Matt Bomer) in the hopes of nabbing white-collar criminals.

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Growing grudge: Woman forced to face her past in new ABC series By Dee Wright TV Media

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homas Wolfe once wrote, “You can’t go home again.” For Amanda Vaughn, she learns that she really shouldn’t have. After her marriage ends in a huge scandal, Amanda is forced to move in with her mother in the small Texas area where she grew up. Unfortunately, the neighbors are not exactly welcoming because they still hold Amanda’s high school behavior against her. Amanda (Leslie Bibb) was the Queen Bee in high school -- the leader of the mean girls, the start of all the rumors and the cause of many people’s pain. Her former classmates refuse to forgive and forget despite Amanda’s insistence that she has changed, and they are determined to get in the way of her new life. “GCB” premieres Sunday, March 4, on ABC. Carlene (Kristin Chenoweth) was a social outcast during her teen years, and Amanda was always the first one to point out her frizzy hair and unfashionable outfits. As an adult, she is the new Queen Bee, and she has a white picket fence and a gorgeous husband, Ripp (David James Elliott). Cricket (Miriam Shor) will never forget that Amanda stole her boyfriend and eventually married him, and she takes every opportunity to rub her new, successful life in Amanda’s face. Behind closed doors, however, Cricket’s marriage to Blake (Mark Deklin) is falling apart. Jennifer Aspen stars as Sharon, whose Miss Teen Texas crown was ripped away from her because of a rumour that Amanda started, and she never really got back on her feet.

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Leslie Bibb stars in “GCB” Together, the women try to squeeze Amanda out of their community, while still maintaining their good reputations and spotless images. The title “GCB” stands for “Good Christian Belles,” though some of the group’s behavior indicates that the B may stand for something else. The one person who is on Amanda’s side is her mother, Gigi (Annie Potts). Gigi is the perfect Texas socialite -- a member of every council and bake sale and a perfect delight to be around. She yearns to give her daughter and grandchildren a fresh start, but she has her work cut out for her when it comes to Amanda’s rogue, city-raised teenage kids. Bibb’s role on “GCB” is not much of a stretch from her role as a teenager in the WB’s “Popular.” In that series, she played a snobby head cheerleader who is forced to socialize with an unpopular classmate when their parents meet on a singles cruise. Bibb may also be recognized as reporter Christine Everhart in the “Iron Man” movie (a role she

will reprise in this summer’s “The Avengers”). Most of Chenoweth’s work has been on the stage, appearing in “Wicked,” “On A Clear Day You Can See Forever” and “Promises, Promises,” alongside “Will & Grace” star Sean Hayes. She also had a main role as the deputy press secretary on “The West Wing” and she had several appearances on “Elmo’s World” and “Sesame Street” as a mime, Ms. Noodle. Shor hasn’t had much luck with television -- several of her series have gone belly up shortly after starting. “Then Came You” lasted just over a month, “Big Day” made 13 episodes and “Swingtown” didn’t gather enough of a following to continue after its first season. Shor has had success with some dramas, though, having appeared in several episodes of HBO’s “Damages” and the TV miniseries “Mildred Pierce.” Potts is likely most familiar to ‘90s TV fans as Mary Jo Shively on “Designing Women.” She also starred in

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Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9. Solution on page 5 “Pretty in Pink” (1986) and both “Ghost busters” movies as the nasal-voiced secretary Janine. Series about retribution have been all over TV lately, but they seem to be in reality shows more than scripted series. “Intervention,” “Hoarders” and even “The Biggest Loser” allow people to change their lifestyles and get back on the right track. But in the scripted world, it has been several seasons since

characters were forced to face their past. In 2007, ABC and NBC released competing shows about people who struggle to put their lives back together. “Samantha Who,” starring Christina Applegate and Barry Watson, followed a woman’s journey to regain her memory after a hit-andrun accident. Unfortunately, she realizes that she was not a very nice person.

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ple have fond childhood memories of flipping back and forth in the “Choose Your Own Adventure” novels to gain the best results. Now, the concept behind interactive fiction has evolved for the new generation, and Fox has employed it for the new music video to the theme song of “New Girl.” Performed by the series’ leading lady, Zooey Deschanel, the track “Hey Girl” can now be enjoyed and adapted by music-video lovers in its full-length form at fox.com/new-girl/heygirl. In the video, the

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show’s characters are having a party, but it’s the viewer who gets to decide what goes down during the festivities. With more than 950 variations available, fans can make the characters have a pillow fight, groove like go-go dancers, sing a chorus line, dress in different costumes, and much more. There are even hidden elements that, if selected, will raise the party’s shenanigans to an even higher level. Once the viewer is done adapting the video, it can be shared through social media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter. Fox has also posted special behind-thescenes footage of the filming of the video, so fans can check out all of the work that went into

the project. The brains behind this interactive experience are none other than the people at Interlude, a digital media company founded by Israeli rocker Yoni Bloch, which has previously taken on such high-profile clients as Universal Studios, Microsoft, Nokia and Old Navy to create movie trailers, music videos, advertisements and webisodes. “New Girl,” which airs Tuesdays on Fox, stars Deschanel in the lead role alongside Jake M. Johnson, Max Greenfield, Lamorne Morris and Hannah Simone. MR. FIX IT: Showtime has add-

ed yet another Hollywood heavyhitter to its ranks for a new original program. With the likes of William H. Macy, Laura Linney, David Duchovny, Don Cheadle, Michael C. Hall, Claire Danes and Edie Falco already leading series for the specialty channel, even more viewers will soon be drawn in by the talents of Liev Schreiber when his new show premieres. Showtime recently announced that Schreiber will star in the title role of the upcoming drama “Ray Donovan,” which will soon begin production for its pilot episode. The series will follow Donovan, who works in Hollywood as a professional “fixer” for the city’s

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elite residents, helping their problems disappear before they have a chance to damage a reputation. While he rubs shoulders with the rich, famous and influential, Donovan is constantly battling his own issues, which are caused by his family. Schreiber is widely considered to be one of the most versatile and talented actors of his generation, and his resumé adds weight to such claims. Many movie-goers will recognize him from his roles in “Salt” (2010), “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” (2009), “Defiance” (2008), “The Manchurian Candidate” (2004) and the first three movies in the “Scream” horror

franchise. Fans of CBS’s “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” will recall his memorable guest arc as Michael Keppler in the series’ seventh season. He’s done well with his telefilm work, too, gaining early praise for his turn as Orson Welles in 1999’s “RKO 281” -- a performance that earned him Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. He was also part of the ensemble cast of the award-winning 2005 TV movie “Lackawanna Blues.” Schreiber has also lent his voice to dozens of other projects as their narrator, and he’s well known for his classical stage performances as well.

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16 Extinct bird of New Zealand 19 She played Alice on “The Brady Bunch”, __ _. Davis 20 Coconut fiber 22 “Lifestyles of the __ and Famous” 24 Starring Christian Slater, Fox’s “Breaking In” is a workplace comedy about a company that tests for flaws in __ systems 25 “_ __ where wide the golden sunlight flows...” - Richard Watson Gilder (b.1844 - d.1909) 27 ‘50s Western series starring Duncan Renaldo, “The __”: 2 wds. 28 Ryan Seacrest on “American Idol” 29 River of Flanders 35 Pastureland 36 Ed Sullivan, for one 38 Tulipdom’s Tim 39 Marie-Claire’s friend 41 “__ la Douce” (1963) 42 “The __ in Winter” (1968) 43 ‘Verd’ add-on 44 Toast topping 45 Glaswegian’s ‘No’ 46 Fair-hiring letters 47 AC/DC song: “_._._.”

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here’s no denying that cupcakes have been the dominating trend in recent years. In fact, given how passionately both fans and critics feel about them, one could even argue they’re at the top of the food chain (dessert-wise, anyway) in terms of popularity. Cupcakes have been comfortably basking in the media spotlight for years now thanks to shows such as Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars,” WEtv’s “The Cupcake Girls” and TLC’s “DC Cupcakes.” And a large part of their appeal lies in the number of flavor combinations that can be created to suit anyone’s preferences. “Cupcake Wars” has certainly had some unique flavors in its three seasons of competition including mango coriander, banana toffee, sweet potato cider and even chocolate cherry cola. Who would have thought you could get so many different results out of a basic mix of flour, sugar, eggs, milk and butter? Now, imagine having to find replacements for those last three ingredients. That’s the big theme on the Sunday, March 4, episode of “Cupcake Wars,” as a new batch of competitors do battle in an all-vegan edition. It’s not the first time vegan cupcakes have been featured -- in fact, vegan bakers Chloe Coscarelli and Doron Petersan even beat out their non-vegan counterparts in previous episodes. This time, the bakers will be competing for the prestige of having their confections featured at the opening of the first-ever Los Angeles Green Festival. Just as cupcakes have been

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around far longer than the recent trend, so too has veganism. The term itself was first coined in 1944 and has come to describe a plantbased diet that is devoid of any animal-derived products -- no meat, dairy, eggs or fish. True, veganism is more restrictive than vegetarianism, which focuses primarily on a meat-free diet; but despite the stigma it might carry with staunch

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meat-eaters, its practitioners have been growing in numbers in recent years. Having to find substitutions for common ingredients generally requires creativity and imagination, plus a whole lot of experimentation. Luckily, increased awareness of specialized dietary needs these days has resulted in more substitutions available to consumers than ever.

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here’s just a month to go in the NHL’s regular season, and teams are gearing up for what promises to be a thrilling drive to the playoffs. In the Eastern Conference, the New York Rangers have a strangle hold on first place, while the rest of the teams continue to jockey for playoff positioning. There’s little debate that the Rangers are favored to represent the East in this year’s Stanley Cup Final. It’s early to be making such a bold prediction, granted, but the Rangers appear to have all the pieces in place to go the distance this spring. Currently, the only challenger the Rangers face is the defending champion Bruins. The Bruins have been dominant at times this year and their playoff road could lead to a collision with the mighty Rangers. A dark horse could be the Pittsburgh Penguins, who’ve been playing steady hockey throughout the year and could be in a position to make some noise should they get Sidney Crosby back into the lineup. The Broadway Blueshirts have established themselves as an elite NHL team for a number of reasons -- none greater than goaltender Henrik Lundqvist. The Swedish sensation has been a pillar in goal for the Rangers for seven seasons now, but this year he’s established himself as possibly the best netminder in hockey. Meanwhile, the Rangers boast one of the most balanced attacks in the NHL. Led by Marian Gaborik, Ryan Callaghan and Brad Richards, New York has the ability to score when needed. On the defensive side, Ryan McDonagh and Michael Del Zotto lead an excellent group that can shut down offensive forces and also contribute with secondary scoring. 7:00 p.m.

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One of country music’s biggest stars invites viewers on a journey into her family’s past. Reba McEntire seeks answers about her ancestors as she learns about her mother’s family. Her search uncovers a heartbreaking journey to America. 8:00 p.m.

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Southern belles looking for the perfect dress arrive at the bustling bridal salon with big expectations. The professionals at Bridals by Lori do their best to please the brides-to-be and their opinionated entourages.

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The divers and dredgers continue to endlessly search for that eureka moment in this new episode. The series follows fortune seekers who travel to Alaska in the summer in the hopes of striking it rich and finding gold on the sea floor.

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