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Northern Chautauqua Catholic School alumnus Mackenzie Markham was awarded the Manus Christi Award (Hands of Christ) presented by the Diocese of Buffalo Department of Youth & Young Adult Ministry of the Diocese of Buffalo at its 66th Annual Diocesan Youth Convention on March 4th. This prestigious award is presented to graduating high school seniors who have exemplified Christian leadership in their parish and the diocese. Miss Markham was nominated by Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Dunkirk as a sign of their support and appreciation for her ministry. Buffalo Diocese parishes may submit nominations and awardees are selected by a committee. Kathryn Goller, Director of Youth & Young Adult Min-
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istry said, “It is clear that Mackenzie is a faithful young woman who has been active in parish ministry and youth ministry, witnessed to her faith, exhibited leadership, achieved academic success, and demonstrated outstanding moral character.” Markham and her family attended a brunch, awards presentation, and the Convention
Liturgy with Bishop Malone held at the Adam’s Mark Hotel in Buffalo. This year’s Convention theme was “True Story.” Throughout the weekend Markham and fellow students explored ways to Encounter Christ, Live the Truth of our faith though relationship with Him, and Share the Truth in love with others. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8
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Homemade By Katy: Boston Cream Cake
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Patricia Jourdanais Dunkirk
Jaime Fuller Dunkirk
Michael Christ Sheridan
Mildred Steenburn Dewittville
Mary Davis Randolph
February 28 Rita Muzacz Fredonia
Carmelia Lucia Fredonia
Anna Curen Sherman
Bob Luce Jr. Randolph
Robert Tomb Jamestown
Carol Fisher Jamestown
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Harriet Deering Sinclairville
JoAnn Vacanti Dunkirk
Lorraine Tanner Bemus Point
Anke Tompkins Frewsburg
Elaine Larson Frewsburg
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Darren Burgess Brocton
Jon Illig Cattaraugus
Michele Hetzel Dunkirk
Ernest Rexford III
Patricia Ray Conewango Valley
Heather Stahley Celoron
Ulla Larsen Jamestown
March 5 Lyle Peck
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Kenneth Harris
Elizabeth Hewitt Ross Rigoli Jamestown
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Charmaine Derby Cassadaga
Eugene Czysz Dunkirk
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Join Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, Inc. for the 4th Annual Art Market and Auction. This vendor show and fundraising event will be held at the Infinity Arts Café on Saturday, March 10 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. The art market will feature work for sale from an eclectic variety of talented local artists, an art auction featuring ceramic art and pottery from the private collection of the late Douglas Hay, as well as a handmade wood carving by Vince Liuzzo, and an array of fun family and arts-based activities! Tickets are $5 each and will be available at the door on the day of the event. Children 18 and under will be admitted free of charge. Join us! The Infinity Arts Café is located at 300 East 3rd Street. Look for the neon guitar! Email info@infinityperformingarts.org Website www.infinityperformingarts.org
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Boston Cream Cake You may also notice that I remembered to take a picture… but only after the cake had been cut and Contributing Writer served to our entire family. Still working on that detail. There is a slight chance that I have shared a similar As always, thanks for reading, and happy baking recipe for this dessert before. This version, however, from HBK! has a dramatic improvement. This was the first time that I have tried making pud- Vanilla Pudding ding from scratch. • ¾ C Sugar Yes, it might shock you. It shocked me when I real• 3 TBSP Cornstarch ized, ‘oh, I’ve actually never tried that before.’ • 3 C Whole milk or reduced fat 2% milk You see, I have some things that I hold against boxed • 4 Egg yolks, beaten ingredients. I just don’t prefer for them. Sometimes • 1 TBSP Butter there’s just no avoiding that, and I don’t absolutely refuse to use them. • 1 ½ tsp Vanilla extract If there’s an alternative, though, I’m taking it. 1. Place egg yolks in a separate bowl, leaving a little room to stir some ingredients in. Something about all the unknown ingredients and preservatives, and then there’s the fact that some of it 2. In a large saucepan, whisk together cornstarch just doesn’t even taste like real food. and sugar. My original recipe did not say what size saucepan to use and we quickly had an I’m not a food snob by any means. This also isn’t emergency on our hands. I’m trying to spare you, intended to make anyone feel like they’ve made poor here. baking choices. That is one hundred percent not my purpose behind 3. Stir in milk. I used reduced fat, 2% because it’s what our kids drink, but whole milk definitely any of these articles. would add to the flavor. I am just pro-homemade. The extra effort to elimi4. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened nate extra chemicals and things that are either bad and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 more minutes. for us, or no one really knows whether or not they’re Do NOT stop stirring. You will get a thick, undebad. sirable buildup on the bottom of your pan. That isn’t to say that I’m over here saying that des5. Remove from heat, gradually stir 1 cup of the serts made with pure sugar are good for you, there’s milk and sugar mixture into the egg yolks. balance… 6. Stir the egg mixture into the milk and sugar All things in moderation, right? remaining in the saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil. Recently we celebrated the birthday of my uncle, and Reduce heat, then cook and stir (keep on stirthis is his favorite cake, which he pointed out is often ring!) for 2 more minutes. called pie which makes absolutely no sense. 7. Stir in butter and vanilla. Which is precisely why we are not going to be calling 8. Transfer pudding to a medium bowl, and cover this cake that is most definitely a cake, a pie. with plastic wrap. Can be served either warm or If someone knows the history of why it’s called that, cold, but will take about 3 hours to chill. feel free to contact us, because I have always wonBoston Cream Cake dered. This recipe is more of a two part recipe, since it has a • Yellow cake, 2 round layers full recipe for one of its components. • 2 C Vanilla pudding, prepared We’ll go ahead and call this a buy one get one recipe, • 1 ½ C Chocolate chips a BOGO, for my fellow shoppers out there. • ¼ C Butter Without any further delay… Here are the two recipes • Straw! that you need to make this cake. By Katy Wise
1. Prepare vanilla pudding before making your cake, or while the cake is in the oven. 2. Immediately after the bottom cake layer comes out of the oven, poke all over with a straw. 3. Evenly spread 1 cup of pudding across the cake layer, then let sit for about 10 minutes. Add more pudding, reserving a few tablespoons’ worth for the top layer, filling all of the holes. 4. Spread remaining pudding across top, then stick in the fridge so the pudding can firm up. About 20 minutes. This will take less time if you make your pudding a few hours in advance, or the night before. 5. Using a microwave-safe mixing bowl, melt your chocolate chips and butter together, in 30 second increments. Stir after each time. You should have a smooth mixture after the second time in the microwave. 6. Slowly pour and spread across the cake. A tablespoon is perfect for this task. Let refrigerate 45 minutes to an hour before serving. Enjoy!
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Fredonia Radio Systems Named ‘Best College Station in the Nation’ for Second Year in a Row Contributed Article
for “Best College Radio Station (At a University SUNY Fredonia under 10,000 Students). General Manager Noah Fredonia Radio SysMaciejewski continued tems (FRS) at the State his streak for “Best OnUniversity of New York at Air Personality,” as well Fredonia holds on to its as Jaret Belschwinder for title as “Best College Sta- “Best Hockey Play by tion in the Nation” after Play.” Other accolades being recognized at the included Mr. Maciejewski Intercollegiate Broadcast- and Alex Behrens wining System’s 78th annual ning “Best Commercial/ conference in New York Promotional Video,” and City on March 3. Harper Horton being awarded “Best News For the second year in Director.” a row, FRS, a student organization operating “It makes me incredunder WDVL-CL 89.5 ibly proud as the leader and WCVF 88.9 FM, of this organization to was awarded the Abrasee all of our hard work ham and Borst Award getting recognition on a as the “Best College national level” said Mr. Station in the Nation.” Maciejewski. “Seeing Additionally, the group our entire organization took home the award
and individuals succeed for yet another year gives me strong hope for the future of Fredonia Radio Systems. This year marks our 40th anniversary on the air, and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate.” He added that much of the station’s success stems from volunteer work. Every fall, FRS holds its annual event “Rockin’ the Commons,” benefiting the Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. This past year, $2,600 was raised and donated to the cause. The staff’s dedication to bettering both the station and the community, he noted, contributes to its positive reputation. Fredonia Radio Systems
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CVCS Middle/High School To Perform 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' Contributed Article By Gregory Bacon
Want to see something amazing this month? Then check out Cassadaga Valley's production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." The show will be performed for two weekends - Friday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, March 10 matinee at 1:30 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday, March 1617, both at 7:30 p.m. "Joseph and the Amazing Technical Dreamcoat" is based on the story of Joseph from Genesis Chapter 39. But it's not just a retelling of a Bible story. It's truly a family show with comedy and drama. The musical styles are many - '50s, Western, Calypso, French cabaret and more. In fact, the show has virtually no dialogue; it is entirely all sung. The musical was written in 1965, making this year "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat's" 50th anniversary. This year J. Nicole Zenns and Shawn Salim are teaming up as co-directors of the CVCS middle/high school annual musical. This is their first time working together as co-directors, although both have about a dozen years of musical experience - Zenns on the musical side especially with pit orchestras and Salim overseeing sets and stage crews. Zenns actually performed in the pit crew the last time Cassadaga Valley did the show in 1995. Although she has a much bigger role this time around, Zenns is quick to credit parents and other volunteers who have stepped up, helping make the show a success. "We are so supported. This is a musical that truly takes a village," she said. Among those giving their support is Stefanie Briggs, CVCS class of 2015, who is in charge of choreography. There's also another dozen to 15 parents who are involved in everything from sewing costumes to helping construct the sets. Salim, too, has been enjoying his experience as a co-director. "Working with Mrs. Zenns and our incredible cast and crew has made the long hours bearable. The kids have worked so hard to make this production a success. I will miss them all when this is over," he said. Cassadaga Valley's musicals historically involve a number of students and this year is no exception. There's 44 middle and high school students on stage; 13 students from kindergarten to fifth grade in the children's choir; eight students in the orchestra pit; and about 20 students helping behind the scenes, as members of the construction and stage crew. Tickets for the show are $8 for adults and $6 for students. Seats are reserved. To purchase tickets, go to www.cvcougars.org or call 962-8581 ext. 601 between 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets purchased on line will have a 50-cent surcharge per ticket. There will also be tickets available at the door. Lyrics for "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" were written by Tim Rice and the music was by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Make sure you see Cassadaga Valley's performance. It's sure to be amazing!
This year the Cassadaga Valley Middle/High School's annual musical is "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." The show is set to take place over the next two weekends, March 9-10 and 16-17.
Pictured are some of the lead characters of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." Back row: Courtney Hays, Titus Miller, Anna Wenger and Phil Bens. Front row: Matthew Lessinger, Nathaniel Lawrie, Lucas Bouquin, Spencer Blake and Natalie Groesch.
HEADLINE, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 NCCS Principal Jenny Tilaro lauded Markham’s achievement saying, “The entire NCCS family would like to congratulate Mackenzie on her prestigious recognition and celebration.” Markham attended NCCS elementary and Pre-School from grades PreK4-8, and is completing her High School career at Fredonia High School. For more information about the Manus Christi Award visit www.buffalodiocese.org. For more information about Northern Chautauqua Catholic School visit www.nccschool.us.
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WITNESS sustainable agriculture at its best. When did Maple Weekend in New York State begin? Maple Weekend is a chance for the 1995 was the first year, as a single public to come to the farm to learn “maple Sunday”. 2018 is the 23rd year about New York’s maple sugarmaking processes and traditions and to provide of an event that now officially spans 4 days on 2 weekends. a chance to taste pure maple syrup in its many forms – right from the Where is Maple Weekend? source. This event is organized by and Maple Weekend happens at locations sponsored the New York State Maple all across New York State. This is agriProducers Association. We are proudly tourism at it’s best – come right to the funded by both our members and the farm to see the process, smell the deliNYS Department of Agriculture. cious smell of maple sap cooking down Visitors to Maple Weekend can: to syrup, and taste many of the maple products made right there on the farm. • TASTE a pure and natural food product at its freshest and in its What are the dates of Maple many forms. Weekend? • LEARN how maple syrup and 2018: March 17-18 and March 24-25 other maple confections are made. We will be there regardless of what the • EXPERIENCE the unique family weather does! 10 am to 4 pm each day traditions of making maple syrup at most locations. check your planned in New York State. destination for any exceptions • CELEBRATE New York’s first What is the cost? agricultural harvest of the season in Tours and product samples are offered a family-friendly environment. at most sites free of charge.(museums • MEET the producers who annuare the exception) ally make New York the second On-site pancake breakfasts, where largest maple producing state in the available, incur a per-plate cost and U.S. prices vary by location. • SHARE in the many ways to cook What should I wear? and bake with maple syrup, maple Many locations are rustic and most will sap and other maple drinks and be muddy. Dress in layers and wear products. closed-toe or insulated footwear. NYS Maple
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Wow! The National Comedy Center is Going to Be Amazing Written by Todd J. Tranum, President and CEO of the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce & Executive Director of the Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier We were privileged to get an advance tour of the National Comedy Center this past week. The reuse of the former Jamestown train station will not only be beautiful, it will also be a highly advanced center for interactive technology. Wow! Amazing! This is a ‘big freaking deal’ for Jamestown, for the region and for New York State. I cannot wait for opening day! If you’re thinking that the National Comedy Center will be an extension of the current Lucy-Desi Museum for Comedy, think again. This new and extraordinary space will house some comedy artifacts, but more than that it will highlight and personalize an encounter that allows each visitor to reflect on the nature of comedy as they see it and to experience comedy in their own way. Whether you’re a fan of Jerry Seinfeld or Rodney Dangerfield, you’ll be presented with a comedy experience tailored to your tastes. If you like Tina Fey or Joan Rivers, you’ll see, hear, and feel comedy material that is meaningful to you. Think of a buffet, where there are dishes to please everyone, but you can choose your favorite items. Now think about that happening through a series of holograms, animations, theater venues, audio and visual pieces, and much more. In addition, it will all happen in an architecturally fascinating space that blends the centuries through exposed brick combined with the use of color and high end materials and fixtures. Even while it’s still under construction, we can see already that it will be a wonderland for the senses. This new national attraction is slated to open at the beginning of August. Contractors and staff are confidently hustling to meet that deadline. So for the rest of us these questions remain: Is our community ready to welcome a projected 112,000 visitors annually? Do we have the infrastructure in place to support this center? Can visitors find parking, and also find other attractions, restaurants, and businesses while they’re here? How will the National Comedy Center affect existing businesses? Some of these issues remain unresolved and we are working with others in the community to ensure the best possible experience for visitors. There is adequate parking available in Jamestown, so we need to be able to point people to available parking ramps and lots with appropriate signage. We also need way-finding signs in the downtown area so that visitors can find all the great attractions as well as restaurants, entertainment, and retailers. We strongly encourage all state and local elected officials to continue their work on these efforts. Some of the major construction projects happening in tandem with the National Comedy Center will be accomplished prior to its opening, including at least a portion of the reconstruction of West Second Street between Washington and Lafayette to create a piazza that can be open to traffic and, when needed, easily closed off for festivals and functions. The Reg Lenna Center for the Arts also expects to have its lobby renovations completed before the Comedy Center ribbon cutting. The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation and Jamestown Up Close are developing an Ambassador Program, designed to create knowledgeable, positive, and visible hubs where visitors can find the information or directions they need. Going hand-in-hand with that, the Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau recently worked with the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation to develop a series of fun, online, video tutorials about creating a strong customer service staff for any business. All of these things are good business practices to begin with, and we recommend that any business owner or employee work within these frameworks and with the JRC and CCVB. In addition, the Chamber stands ready to work with any business to assist in strengthening your online presence, which is vitally important to connect with travelers who may be seeking local flavor during their stay in the area. While we are accustomed to having summer visitors in Chautauqua County to enjoy our lakes, quaint villages, and historic sites, this new attraction will further elevate our region into a tourism destination on a national and international level that we have not seen before. This will be an economic driver for our whole area. Let’s all buckle up together, and get ready for an amazing and fun-filled ride.
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Favorite Clubs In My Bag
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My Facebook page has recently been inundated with ads for new golf clubs. Callaway has the newest driver technology. Titleist designed a state-of-the-art wedge. TaylorMade irons are the latest and greatest. You get the idea. I’ve reached the point, however, where I no longer need any more or newer clubs. Contributed Article When I first started golfing five years ago, I bought a used set of clubs on eBay and was perfectly happy using those Cleveland irons, Callaway driver and…something putter. Little by little I upgraded my bag. Now I love CLCS my full arsenal, but of course I have my favorites. Students at Chautauqua Lake Central School recent- Let’s take a look at the clubs that come out of my bag most often. ly held two benefit girls' basketball games (varsity and 3 HYBRID — I played without a hybrid for several years. Then I found a great deal on used 3- and 4-hyJV) and complementary fundraising by the National brids and pulled the trigger. It took a full year of duffed shots, lost balls and inflated scores before I finally retired the 4-hybrid and fell in love with the 3. There hasn’t been a 200-yard+ shot for which I’ve even conHonor Society to provide assistance to the family of Drake McKane, a seventh grader at the school who is sidered another club in a few seasons now. Honestly, it’s probably my favorite club. battling leukemia. 7 IRON — If I was somehow able to retroactively compile a video highlight reel of my 10 best shots of the 2017 season, I’d wager that more than half of them came with the 7-iron. It’s a club I feel comfortable with The students called the effort "Directly for Drake." from as close as 150 to as far as 175 yards. I’ve used it on longer par 3s, but after an average tee shot on a par 4, I find myself reaching for the 7-iron more often than not. There’s something to be said for having an ‘old reliable.’ PITCHING WEDGE — I realize it’s not sustainable if I ever start playing courses with faster greens, but I’ve gotten pretty darn good at the pitch-and-roll technique around the green. I began my golf career trying to flop the ball on with a lob wedge, but finally abandoned that idea. Now I’m supremely confident around the green and my scores have plummeted in recent years as a result. Not only do I love using the pitching wedge around the green, but it’s my go-to club when I’m right around the 100-yard marker. In fact, I took to using this club off the tee on certain par 3s this past year. PUTTER — Yes, I really do like my putter this much. It’s the only club in my bag that survived the upgrade process and remains one of my favorite clubs. I once went with a friend to Dick’s Sporting Goods so he could try out some putters. I decided to try some out, too, even though I was currently happy with the putter I had in my bag. What was I supposed to do, just stand there and wait? After trying various shapes and sizes, I actually did find one that I really liked. It was comfortable in my hand. The weight was right. The shape of Superintendent Ben Spitzer (left) presents a check for $4,757.49 to the head was perfect. I considered dropping the money to buy myself this club. That is, until I looked at it a the family of Chautauqua Lake Central School seventh grader Drake little more closely and realized it was the exact putter I already had. D’oh! Well, at least that confirmed that I McKane, who is battling leukemia. The funds were raised by the girls’ would have picked my putter out of a lineup even if it didn’t just happen to be the one that came with my used basketball teams in benefit basketball games and by the National Honor Society, who coordinated complementary fundraising efforts. set. Accepting the check are (seated) Drake’s father John McKane; Drake and his mother Debbie McKane; and his siblings Logan McKane and DRIVER — Only on certain days. Some rounds I wish I could bottle my drives. Other days I absolutely Dylan Hubbell. Standing (left to right) are Jessie Zenns, representing dread pulling out the big stick. I always say it’s the most inconsistent part of my game. But when it’s on, there’s the girls’ varsity basketball team; Ryan Wilson of the National Honor Society; Emily Pendl, NHS advisor; Bill Persons, varsity girls’ basketball no better feeling. coach; Maggie Dalton, JV girls’ basketball coach; Leigh-Anne I know I said that I was planning on doing my 2018 goals, but clubs were on my mind. Goals will come. I Hendrick, NHS advisor; principal Josh Liddell; Autumn Shuskie, NHS; promise. and Hailey Roush, JV girls’ basketball. Until then, golf is great. Go get some.
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