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It’s time to banish winter and think spring! Area residents interested in brightening up the heart of downtown Dunkirk are invited to help provide colorfully planted hanging baskets for Central Avenue this year.

The all-volunteer Beautification Committee of Revitalize Dunkirk is raising money to buy heavy-duty, black, steel-framed hanging flower baskets to be planted and hung from all 21 lampposts lining the two blocks of Central Avenue between 3rd and 5th streets, in front of the U.S. Post Office and City Hall.

The community improvement group originally planned to provide sidewalk planters for this area, but after discussions with City of Dunkirk elected officials and employees at a February meeting proposed by Mayor A.J. Dolce to fa-

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“The sidewalks simply are not wide enough in most places for large, streetscape planters,” explains committee member Mary Rees.

“When Common Council member Willie Rosas suggested hanging baskets instead, Department of

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So we changed focus and have a new plan we’re excited about.”

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two weeks for planting, to be ready for outdoor hanging by early June. “Our group believes that a colorful display of flowers along the busiest part of the city’s main thoroughfare will make Dunkirk more attractive and welcoming for both residents and visitors,” Rees adds.

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CHAUTAUQUA STAR FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2015

COMMENTARY: I'm still here

Scott Wise is the editor of the Chautauqua Star. Comments on this story, or any other, can be directed to scott. wise@star-mediagroup.com.

As many of our readers know, there has been a weekly commentary by myself in this location Part of the Star Media Group family Locally owned and operated, this media company believes of our paper for quite some time. Recently, in promoting, celebrating and advancing the positive aspects of our community. maybe about a month For more information, call (716) 366-9200 in Dunkirk or (716) ago, I forewent the 338-0030 in Jamestown. Visit our online community web writing of this piece in portal at www.starnewsdaily.com. favor of putting some news in this location.

General Manager The feedback, however, Kristin Korn kristin.korn@star-mediagroup.com has been overwhelmEditor ing.

Scott Wise scott.wise@star-mediagroup.com As a man of strong conSports Editor Stefan Gestwicki stefan.gestwicki@star-mediagroup.com victions, I have often found myself sure of Account Representative Ray Cieslewicz rayc@star-mediagroup.com my stance on various Creative Director subjects. That surety is Damian Dodd damian.dodd@star-mediagroup.com not in question. What I Ad Design have questioned, how-

ever, is my portrayal of it.

Our paper is noted for its positive, community news. We’ve always avoided the hot topics, opting instead to provide information that we feel our residents need to know to be involved in the many great and wonderful things our county has to offer.

Through this piece, which I’ve always had free reign on, I have often tested the limits of journalistic integrity. My pieces were not written from an objective standpoint, rather from a place of opinion. That was their nature. Our readers understood it, I understood it.

Over time, though, it became apparent to me my opinions were stronger than needed.

I read many news sources, most conservative in nature but some from a gamut of stances. In those, I find

the ones that are especially divisive put a foul taste in my mouth.

What I’m learning, readers, is that one can have an opinion without the goal of divisiveness.

Some may have notices that I have stopped writing my buttonpushing commentaries.

It’s not from a lack of confidence, or because of a change in convictions. No, I’m more convinced than ever about the things I stand for and believe in. Rather, it’s from a place of humility.

I’ve learned that many, many people in this county read this paper, and this article. The feedback from my lack of writing has been humbling, to say the least. But, I think our county has had enough division over the years.

If we’re going to move ahead – to forge a place that we’re proud to raise families and live and work and

play, we’ve got to do it together.

Some may feel I am ‘wimping out,’ but that’s not the case at all. I’m opting to take the higher road. This platform has given me great liberty to use the mighty pen, and I don’t wish to abuse that responsibility.

So stay tuned friends.

Our paper is gearing up for the summer, and we’re looking forward to delving into a new season of faith, entertainment, sports and everything else the Chautauqua Star is proud to offer. Thanks for reading!

Sarah Lewandowski sarah.l@star-mediagroup.com Public Relations Liaison Dan Siracuse dan.siracuse@star-mediagroup.com Contributing Writers Katy Wise katy.wise@star-mediagroup.com Dan Meyer dan.meyer@star-mediagroup.com General Questions & Subscriptions admin@star-mediagroup.com

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BEAUTIFYING DUNKIRK, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Consulting with neighboring communities which have longstanding and successful downtown hanging basket programs, the Dunkirk volunteers learned that it can cost $90 or more per basket each year for new planting and seasonal maintenance such as daily watering and weekly fertilizing. This year’s start-up costs

will be more, since the reusable basket frames and liners must be purchased, as well.

Donations for this beautification project are being accepted in a fund set up specifically for this purpose at Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF).

To contribute, make checks payable to NCCF—Revitalize

Dunkirk and direct donations to Revitalize Dunkirk Beautification Project, c/o NCCF, 212 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, NY 14048.

Revitalize Dunkirk is a group of concerned area residents who meet monthly to discuss and work on ways to improve quality of life in our community.

Meetings are held on the third Thursday of

each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Fredonia Technology Incubator, 214 Central Ave., Dunkirk. All interested persons are welcome.

For more information, contact the Beautification Committee of Revitalize Dunkirk through Mary Rees, 433 Dove Street, Dunkirk, email: msrees@verizon.net.

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Statepoint Crossword

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THEME: EARTH DAY

ACROSS

1. Penniless 6. Hermey the dentist, e.g.

9. “____ in the face” 13. *Experts say sea level does it as planet warms 14. “New” prefix 15. *Geography class prop 16. Tiny island 17. Contend 18. Kind of space 19. *Environmental science 21. *Green car 23. R&R spot 24. Give the cold shoulder 25. College entrance exam 28. Of a particular kind 30. Long John Silver had this 35. *Deforestation is big issue in this country 37. Brazils or filberts, e.g.

39. Upholstery choice 40. Van Gogh’s famous flower 41. “_____-and-true” 43. Dissolute man in fashionable society 44. Bordered 46. Common hosiery shade 47. Concludes 48. Looked lecherously 50. Like a sharp eye 52. “O say can you ___” 53. Prejudice 55. X 57. *Type of bug?

60. Guards and keeps order 64. _____-Goldwyn-Mayer 65. “Ostrich” of Australia 67. CafË offering 68. Actor’s reward 69. Hanks or Cruise 70. Relating to ohms 71. Light grey 72. *Clean Air Act org.

73. Required things

10. “Laughing on the inside” in text message 11. In the sack 12. p in mpg 15. Chunk of raw meat 20. Like hunger strike victim 22. Uh-huh 24. Performer’s gimmicks 25. *Oil crisis 26. Eagle’s nest 27. Father, Son and Holy Ghost, e.g.

DOWN 29. “Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me” 1. French hors d’oeuvre staple 2. Reduced Instruction Set Computer band, The ____ 31. *”An Inconvenient Truth” author 3. Northern European capital 32. Some have a mane 4. Hull appendage, pl.

33. Dodge 5. Impedes by estoppel 34. These in U.S. are often Canadian 6. Green-eyed monster 36. “Breaking Bad” victim 7. South Pacific welcome 8. Warm down-slope wind of the Alps 38. Dried-up 42. Because of 9. Talk like a drunk

Last week’s solutions

45. Credit card user 49. “___ Hard” movie 51. *Earth Day founder 54. Mountain ridge 56. Specialty 57. It’s more, to some 58. A strong desire 59. Cafeteria carrier 60. Wild feline 61. Dog call 62. Children’s author Blyton 63. Abbreviated seconds 64. Extinct flightless bird 66. Janitor’s tool

Chautauqua County Humane Society Pet of the Week

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This week we are featuring “Duncan”. He is a 3 year old boy that LOVES to cuddle with his people. He likes going for walks and playing hard. He would do best in a home with kids over 13. He needs to either be an only dog or have the right doggie friend that can keep up with him. He is currently in foster care, but we can arrange for you to meet him if he sounds like the boy for you. For more information or questions please call the Strunk Road Adoption Center at (716) 6652209 ext. 0.

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OBITUARIES January 23, 2015 Robert A. Perry March 13, 2015 Ernest D. McPeek – South Dayton March 16, 2015 Phyllis J. Kron – West Ellicott Darwin “Cub” Rater March 17, 2015 Harry O. Persson – Sinclairville Donna B. Jordan March 18, 2015 Theresa M. Latshaw – South Dayton James Delcamp - Brocton Ella Frances Broad Mary (Seekins) Tarlo Theodore H. “Ted” Husted - Ashville Jacqueline Jean “Jackie” Conti - Jamestown March 19, 2015 Ida G. Smith – Hanover Adrianna L. Virgil – Dunkirk Janet B. Criscione – Dunkirk Ruby A. Brady – Randolph Devere ‘‘Tom’’ McCann – Ashville Carol S. Halaby Banerjee March 20, 2015 Nancy D. Woleben – Fredonia Shirley J. Anderson Betty Lou Zenns - Mayville March 21, 2015 Keith E. Perry – Sheridan Leo G. Dorman- Leon Paul E. Clark – Mayville Sandra A. White – Kennedy Sharon L. Payne – Westfield Frederick P. Belstadt – Little Valley

March 22, 2015 Calvin L. Kreger – Fredonia Elizabeth J. (Nolan) Winchell Neldine B. Grisanti – Forestville Agnes Palazzetti-Minion Carl D. Butera Robert H. Humphrey – Corry, PA Franziska “Frances” Zilinka – Jamestown Eric William Meeder Ripley March 23, 2015 Wesley W. Weise Jr. Westfield March 24, 2015 Carrie J. Snyder – Gowanda Neil Blue MacIntyre Sr. – Stockton Kenyon W. “Hoppy” Hopkins - Falconer

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'Pretty paper eggs' easter craft

By Katy Wise Contributing Writer

It’s almost time to hide Easter eggs and break out the jelly beans! And along with this come Easter crafts.

This morning, the boys and I tried an Easter project that I’ve had in mind for a while.

In my head, it was an excellent toddler project.

Not too messy, simple directions, easy preparation and cleanup.

Well… Let’s just say that either I had a lapse in my judgment, I was too impatient, or the boys were just extra un-cooperative today.

I’m just being honest. Every once in awhile, you plan something that involves kids and it goes nothing like how you imagined it would.

Surely, I am not alone in this.

This morning was an opportunity for me to learn patience all over again.

Sometimes I think us parents, caretakers, adults, (humans??) get in the mindset that we are already patient in most situations and therefore don’t need to work on it anymore.

In general, I’m a pretty laid back parent. Until I try to do a structured craft with my toddlers who have other ideas in mind, apparently.

It all started when I put Andrew in the highchair and didn’t give him food. At 21 months old, he pretty much makes the assumption that if he’s in there, I’m about to fi ll his tummy.

Not put paper and a glue stick in front of him.

He would rather do things like this: eat cheddar bunny snacks off of the playroom floor like a dog. Yes, he learned this from our dog, Brutus.

Joshua started out excited about this craft, until his brother got a snack once he finished his craft and Joshua was still working on his.

Looking back on this whole thing, maybe the moral of the story is not to do crafts with hungry children.

But it’s too late to have that kind of revelation now. At least for me. If you want to try this craft with freshly fed little people, please let me know how it goes.

You will need scrapbook paper, at least two sheets of white paper, scissors, and a glue stick.

Cut your scrapbook paper into strips of paper, no longer than the width of your white paper. If you want a similar look to our example, you will want to make sure to cut both patterned paper and solid colors.

Glue onto 1 sheet of white

paper, overlapping the paper strips as you go.

Once all your strips of paper have been glued, you can cut a simple shape out of your other piece of white paper.

We decided to do an egg and a bunny, but you could also do a bunny for each child with their name and the year or any other simple shape you can think of. To make the silhouette shapes, we folded our paper in half and cut out half of the shape to make sure that they were symmetrical on either side.

You may want to practice with the bunny shape before cutting it for good though, our first one came out pretty chubby and it bore a closer resemblance to a snowman than a bunny.

Glue white paper on top to reveal silhouette, and you’re done!

You can use this idea to make Easter cards for friends and family, or frame them and keep them as Easter décor for years to come.

Happy crafting from HBK! And as always, thanks for reading!!

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New Winery/Brewery Opens in North East, PA

longtime North East grape grower. “All of the fruit used Arundel Cellars in our products is carefully selected to assure quality Arundel Cellars & Brewing from the vineyard to the Co. will conduct its grand bottle.” opening on Saturday, April “The entire Arundel team 11, from 1 to 4 p.m. at 11727 is proud to be offering both E. Main Road (Rt. 20), in award-winning wines and North East, PA. delicious craft beer,” adds Headquartered in a beautiLauri Boettcher, Arundel fully restored 19th century Partner and Winemaker. barn nestled among the “We’ve been thrilled by the vineyards of scenic North outpouring of community East, Arundel Cellars & support thus far and look Brewing Co. enjoys the forward to introducing our unique position of being products to even more of the first winery in the area our neighbors at our grand offering both premium wine opening.” and craft beer. Together, “We’ll have traditional, the Arundel family has more hoppy ales on tap for loyal than 100 years of combined craft beer fans as well as grape-growing and winelighter, crisp brews for those making experience. who are new to the world “We’re excited to offiof craft beer,” says Arundel cially open our doors to our Partner Evan Boettcher, community,” says Charles Brewmaster. “Whether it’s a Rahal, Arundel Partner and dark rich Porter or a smooth Contributed Article

American Ale, there will be something for every palate.”

Grand opening guests will have the opportunity to taste Arundel Cellars wine and

beer, enjoy light refreshments, and meet the entire Arundel family on April 11. The Katie Kurpiewski & Rob Vance acoustic duo

of local country band, Easy Street, will provide musical entertainment.

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CASA Of Chautauqua County Announces Seventh Annual Come To The Table Fundraiser COME TO THE TABLE FOR CASA! BECOME A PART OF THE MOST UNIQUE FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR. Contributed Article that create and sponsor

tables for the event.

Those who wish to become a table designer CASA (Court Appointmay solicit sponsors ed Special Advocates) for their table entry of Chautauqua County, or be sponsors themInc. announces its’ selves. Often teams seventh annual Come are formed between to the Table fundraislocal businesses and ing event. This year’s CASA supporters to event will be held on create beautiful table May 7, 2015 at Chaudesigns. All sponsors tauqua Suites Meeting and exhibitors will reand Expo Center in ceive recognition at the Mayville. Doors open event. This is a great at 5:00 p.m. and the way to advertise for live action starts at your business or craft.

7:00 p.m. Admission Table designs are a taxto the event is $10 and deductible donation, includes live, acoustic and all proceeds benefit entertainment from CASA. past Chautauqua Lake Current Come to the Voices runner-up Table sponsors repCindy Haight, light resenting financial refreshments, and a chance to win an iPad support include: Fessenden, Laumer and Mini. Ticket buyers DeAngelo Attorneys need not be present to at Law, Lind Funeral win.

Home, Slone Melhuish Tables are decorated Insurance Agency and with a unique theme WCA Care and Share. that event attendees Court Appointed can bid on to support CASA of Chautauqua Special Advocates of Chautauqua County, County. Come to the Inc. relies on highly Table provides exceptrained volunteers who tional visibility and are appointed by the recognition for individuals and businesses Chautauqua County CASA

Family Court judge to advocate for children in court. These volunteers work with relevant agencies and parties in order to advocate for the best interest of the child.

CASA volunteers also speak with involved attorneys and caseworkers acting as an advocate for the child.

With the information provided by the CASA volunteer, family court judges are better able to make informed decisions as to what is best for the child, whether it be returning to their parents, foster care, or adoption.

Research shows that children who have been assigned a CASA volunteer are substantially less likely to spend time in long-term foster care and half as likely to re-enter care. Children with a CASA volunteer also do better in school and score well on protective factors scales.

Because of increased foster care admissions, approximately only one in four abused or neglected children in

our service area currently has an assigned advocate. Monies raised from Come to the Table are used to fulfill CASA’s mission of supporting and promoting court-appointed volunteer advocacy for abused and neglected children so that they can thrive in safe, permanent homes.

For further information about becoming a sponsor, table designer, or to buy tickets for Come to the Table,

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Civil War Sesquicentennial Observed With Several Events Including Reed Library Exhibit TRAVELING EXHIBITION TELLS THE STORY OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN’S STRUGGLE TO MEET THE CONSTITUTIONAL CHALLENGES OF THE CIVIL WAR

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The State University of New York at Fredonia will host, “Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War,” a traveling exhibition, in Reed Library. It opened on Wednesday, March 25 and the exhibit examines how President Abraham Lincoln used the Constitution to confront three intertwined crises of the Civil War: the secession of Southern states, slavery and wartime civil liberties.

The exhibition is composed of informative panels featuring photographic reproductions of original documents, including a draft of Lincoln’s first inaugural speech, the Emancipation Proclamation and the Thirteenth Amendment. The public is invited to visit the exhibit any time that Reed Library is open.

The university will also host several events throughout the duration of the exhibit, and all are free and open to the public. The opening ceremony will take place on Wednesday, March 25. Fitzhugh Brundage, William B. Umstead Professor of History at the University of North Carolina, will start off a month of discussions with his presentation, “The Civ-

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il War Is Over!” in the Multipurpose Room of the Williams Center.

An accomplished scholar, Dr. Brundage’s work includes “The Southern Past: A Clash of Race and Memory,” which has received multiple awards. He is also the recipient of a John Simon Guggenheim Fellowship. Following Brundage’s presentation, The Excelsior Cornet Band, New York State’s only authentic Civil War brass band, will enlighten, educate, and entertain the audience using antique instruments that date back to the 1860s.

Refreshments will be served and doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Mark Dunkelman, regimental historian of the 154th New York Volunteer Infantry, will discuss “Lincoln through the Eyes of a Civil War Regiment” on Wednesday, April 8 at 7 p.m. in Williams Center Room S204.

Mr. Dunkelman has been a dedicated scholar of the 154th since learning as a child that his great-grandfather served in the regiment.

He is the author of, “The Hardtack Regiment: An Illustrated History of the 154th Regiment, New York State Infantry Volunteers,” with Michael J. Winey. Interested parties can learn more about his work at http://www.hardtackregiment.com/.

A group of Civil War reenactors will encamp on the Fredonia campus from the evening of Thursday, April 9 through Sunday, April 12. Representing the 9th New York Cavalry (a group that was based out of Westfield) and the 4th South Carolina regiments, the reenactors will provide a window into the experiences of both Union and Confederate soldiers. Visitors will have a chance to see

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how soldiers camped, prepared their foods, and examples of the weapons that would have been used. The reenactors will encamp on “Three Man Hill,” near Ring Road and the Rockefeller Arts Center. The public is welcome to visit at any time during daylight hours.

Finally, on Wednesday, April 22, at noon in Williams Center Room S204, Fredonia professors and staff will engage in a roundtable discussion about voting rights in the United States. Bruce Simon, associate professor in the Department of English, will examine voting rights though

contributed to the development of mass incarceration. Jellema Stewart, director of the Center for Multicultural Affairs (CMA), will discuss student voting, particularly as it relates to student groups under the umbrella of the CMA. The panel will be moderated by Professor Mary Beth Sievens of the Department of History.

The National Constitution Center and the American Library Association Public Programs Office organized the traveling exhibition, which was made possible by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). The the lens of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s, “Chiefly traveling exhibition is based on an exhibition about War Matters,” of the same name deFrederick Douglass’ veloped by the National “The Heroic Slave” and Herman Melville’s Constitution Center.

Additional funding “Benito Cereno.”

Jonathan Chausovsky, has been provided by the Carnahan-Jackson associate professor in the Department of Poli- Foundation, the Faculty Student Association tics and International and the Graebner-BenAffairs, will discuss the Voting Rights Act, nett History Department Cultural Fund. the Supreme Court, and the contemporary For more information, war on voting. Randy contact Dr. Jennifer Hohle, assistant profes- Hildebrand, jennifer. sor in the Department hildebrand@fredonia. of Sociology, Anthroedu for more informapology, Social Work, tion. “Lincoln: The and Criminal Justice, Constitution and the will address the ways Civil War,” will be on that unequal access display at the library to the vote has eroded until April 29. the citizenship rights of people of color and

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Keeping the Faith

Rev. Michael Lokietek Family Church Fredonia fcfredonia.org

Dear Pastor, I pray all the time but it seems that my prayers don’t get answered. Am I doing something wrong?

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Keeping the Faith has previously addressed a question regarding whether prayer actually works. While summing up the response with an “absolutely, yes!”, we showed that it is God’s will that if you ask anything of Him, He will give it to you (Matthew 7:7-11). Why? Because He’s a loving Father Who desires to bless His children! We can give several examples from the Old and New Testament where God answered prayers for many things including spiritual strengthening (Acts 4:31), natural needs like food (1 Kings 17:14), and healing (Acts 3:2-8). In light of these examples that do show that God answer prayers, your question

can then be phrased as…”If God answers prayers, why not me?”

Over the next few columns we’ll be discussing those things that can get in the way or hinder our prayers.

The first hindrance to prayer may be that you’re praying outside of God’s will. In the Book of James, the Apostle James was chiding Christians regarding strife and bad behavior. In verse 4:3 in the Amplified Bible Version, he said, “You do ask (God for them) and yet fail to receive, because you ask with wrong purpose and evil, selfish motives.

Your intention is (when you get what you desire) to spend it on sensual pleasures.” God can’t

answer prayers that go against His will and still be God. Anything that doesn’t line up with the Word violates His will! We see this in 1 John 5:14-15, “Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him.” Whenever we go to God, we need to go with a clean heart and be willing to line up with His Word. How do we ensure this? First, we can ask God to reveal any wrong motives that we are harboring.

Wrong thinking may cloud our judgment

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and impact our prayer attitude. Then, if God has shown us any areas that need addressing, we can ask His forgiveness and adjust our thinking and our

prayers to make sure that we line up with His will.

Next week…more on prayer hindrances.

15 th Annual Food Bank of WNY Motorcycle Run & Benefit Party SAVE THE DATE… SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Contributed Article increase of 14% over

last year. The number Food Bank of WNY l of children and infants served has increased to Each month over 43,875. The number 116,000 less fortunate of senior citizens using Western New Yorkers member agencies has y turn to soup kitchens, increased 53% from food pantries, and last year to a record of other emergency food 13,194. providers for assistance.

The Food Bank distribSince 1979, the Food utes food to 336 memBank of WNY has ber agencies that feed been helping individuthe less fortunate in als in need by acting Cattaraugus, Chautauas a bridge between qua, Erie, and Niagara available food sources Counties. These are and agencies servicchild care centers, food ing them. The Food pantries, group homes, Bank of Western New senior programs, shelYork services over ters, soup kitchens, and 41,000 households in summer camps. The Cattaraugus, ChautauFood Bank of WNY qua, Erie & Niagara provides more than 15 Counties. This is an

million pounds of food annually across the four counties it serves.

It’s time to polish those pipes, strap on those helmets and ride for the cause…Saturday, September 19th; it’s the Fifteenth Annual Food Bank of Western New York Motorcycle Run & Benefit Party. All the fun starts with a 9:30am registration for the scenic motorcycle dice run. The dice run will include stops at Squire Whites at The White Inn of Fredonia and Gowanda Harley Davidson. The starting point and more dice run stops will be announced. The run will

end at the Sunset Bay Beach Club’s Benefit Party!!! Not riding?

No worries, everyone is invited to the event party that kicks off at 2pm and will include basket raffles, FUNdraising, run prizes, vendors, contests, live

entertainment, finger food, a cash bar and more...

Be sure to visit www. cyberspokes.com and join our Facebook page for more details as they become available. For volunteer, sponsorship

and donation opportunities, please contact us.

We thank you for your support.

Net proceeds directly benefit the Food Bank of WNY www.foodbankwny.org

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New Members at Rotary Club Defenders of Freedom Project of Jamestown Seeks Korean War Veterans

Chautauqua County Many of the interviews Office of Veterans are now available on Services. the Robert H. Jackson Center’s Youtube Underway in many channel and more The Robert H. Jackson parts of the United States, oral history ini- information about the Center has put out a tiatives seek to capture project can be found on call for area Korean and share the stories of the Center’s website at War veterans wishing www.roberthjackson. to record their wartime veterans. The stories org . gathered through the experiences as part As the Defenders of Defenders of Freeof the Defenders of Freedom project exdom Project are the Freedom Project. The pands to include Korevoices of area veterans project is an ongoing an War veterans please who helped shape the oral history initiative contact Phil Zimmer, history of the world. that seeks to capture volunteer coordinator, on video and share the Launched in late 2013 the project has recorded at 716-665-4034 or first-hand experiences In the photo, left to right, John Lloyd, Kurt Johnson, Jeff Smith, Spud Ericson of veterans from Westpzimmer@windstream. and preserved over (filling in for Linda DeJoseph), and Noon Rotary President, Todd Allen. net if you have an ern NY and Northwest- 100 WWII veterans’ interest in being part of interviews. The interern PA. Hosted and newest restaurants, Shawbuck’s Contributed Article this process. For more views have been made fi lmed at the Jackson Press Room. Kurt is well known in Rotary Club of Jamestown available to family and information on how you Center in Jamestown the Jamestown area and the Press can contribute finanfriends of the veterans NY, the project is a Room restaurant was just named cially to the success of and cataloged in the collaborative eff ort At a recent meeting of the Rotary Restaurant of the Year by the this project, please conproject’s archives for between the Jackson Club of Jamestown, the club welJamestown Community Chamber of Center, the United Vet- future educational and tact the Jackson Center comed two new members, Jeff Smith Commerce. at 716-483-6646. research purposes. erans Council and the and Kurt Johnson.

The Jamestown Rotary Club is Sponsored by Rotary Club Member proud to welcome Jeff and Kurt.

Linda DeJoseph, Mr. Smith is the Both look forward to serving the new Executive Director of St. Sucommunity. san’s Center in Jamestown. A native Rotary is a service organization of the area, Mr. Smith spent many whose purpose is to bring together years in restaurant and hotel manbusiness and professional leaders agement with the Marriott chain in order to provide humanitarian Assistance for veterans & their families who are before returning home to serve St. services, encourage high ethical Susan’s Center. homeless or at risk of homelessness standards in all vocations, and help Sponsored by Rotary Club Member build goodwill and peace in the John Lloyd, Kurt Johnson was anworld. The noon Rotary meets at 12 nounced as a new member as well. pm Mondays at the Robert H. JackMr. Johnson is the owner of Shawson Center. Visitors are welcomed. buck’s and operates one of the area’s Contributed Article Robert H. Jackson Center

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It’s Trail Guide Training Time at Audubon

soned and new trail guides to learn what the Audubon Nature Center does, how to lead Discovery Walks, and some natural history.

The Audubon Nature Cen- Experience with children is ter is looking for volunteers helpful, but natural history with a love of nature to lead knowledge is not.

Discovery Walks with stuThe 10 a.m. to noon traindents from local schools. ing schedule is: “Our trail guides are so April 9: Introduction Learn generous in sharing their time and themselves for the more about what the Nature Center does in the commuimportant work of connecting children to nature,” said nity, what a Discovery Walk consists of and go for a short Nature Center Program walk around the building Director Jennifer Schlick. to learn about the beaver, “Without these critically Eagle and other things near important volunteers, we the building. wouldn’t be able to accommodate the more than 3,000 April 16: Going on the schoolchildren who visit ev- Trail – Learn what props ery spring. And their impact are available for a Discovery Walk and go on a sample u lasts a LONG time!”

On four Thursday mornings Discovery Walk to learn in April, the Nature Center’s more about how they are education staff is presenting led. a training series for seaApril 23: Rain Plans – It’s Contributed Article Audubon Center and Sanctuary

not often that rain forces the program to move inside, but there is a plan for when it happens. Learn how to lead indoor stations with students, then go on a sample Discovery Walk to learn other new techniques.

April 30: Nature Hike – It’s always nice to learn a little natural history before leading students on a walk.

Come learn some of what is happening outside on the trails at the beginning of the Discovery Walk season.

Participants are reminded to dress for the weather as most of the program will be outdoors.

To learn more about being a volunteer trail guide, visit www.trailguidetraining. wordpress.com.

Register is requested by the Monday before each session by calling (716) 569-2345 or

use the online form by clicking through “Trail Guide Trainings” at www.jamestownaudubon.org. Walk-ins will also be accepted.

To learn more about Audubon field trips and how to schedule them, call (716) 569-2345 or visit www.audubonprograms.com/fieldtrips.

Discovery Walks are funded in part through fees and through a grant from the Thomas H. Brown Fund administered by Chautauqua Region Community Foundation.

The Audubon Nature Center is at 1600 Riverside Road, one-quarter mile east of Route 62 between Jamestown, New York, and Warren, Pennsylvania. The Nature Center building, with its collection of live animals, interactive exhibits and the Blue Heron Gift

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The Audubon Nature Center needs the help of many volunteer trail guides to welcome more than 3,000 schoolchildren on field trips in the spring. On four Thursdays in April the Nature Center’s education staff will offer training for these critically important volunteers.

Shop, is open 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-4:30 p.m. Sundays.

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JPS Holds Fractions Workshops for Third & Fourth Grade Teachers reach fourth grade, they must understand equivalent fractions, compare fractions, add and subtract fractions with the same denominator Jamestown Public Schools recently (or whole), multiply a fraction by a held a Fractions Progression Workwhole number. shop, which was made available “Fractions have been identified to all teachers in third and fourth as one of the major influences on grade. JPS Instructional Coach, a student’s ability to be successful Chad Bongiovanni, and Math Coin Algebra,” said Mrs. Pusateri. ordinator, Denise Pusateri presented “Fractions often get a bad reputathe workshop. tion from people who had a difficult In the workshop, teachers were time understanding them when they introduced to the importance of us- were in school. Often people were ing visual models, like number lines taught the rules of fractions but not and tape diagrams, to teach fracthe, why? For example, if I were to tions to students. Teachers also saw ask someone how to divide fractions, the importance of what they teach in they might say you multiply by the their specific grade level and how it reciprocal or ‘Keep-change-flip.’ But is influenced by previous grades and why? And they will say because that will also lay a foundation for future is what a teacher told them. Folfraction work. For example, in first lowing this rule never gets students and second grades, students work to the heart of fraction work. The on the concept of half of an object, approach stressed to the teachers in a third of an object, and a fourth of the workshop will help to develop an object (fractions are not written, better fraction understanding in just drawn). By the time students their students.”

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Teachers learned that the key for student understanding is that fractions are numbers too. In the classroom, students will have to use fractions in application problems like: The living room as dimensions of 17 1/2 feet by 15 3/4 feet. Determine the area of the living room to

help the Smith family purchase new carpeting, using fractions in real-life applications.

Fifth and sixth grade teachers also attended a similar fractions workshop in November.

Renowned Composer To Perform At JCC are available on Well-Tempered Productions.

Three additional solo CDs, one featuring his orchestral music, another his music for low brass instruments, and a third, his music for string Eric Ewazen, an internationally renowned clasorchestra, are available on Albany Records. A sical music composer, will perform at Jamestown solo CD of his music for percussion is available on Community College’s Jamestown Campus on Resonator Records.

April 9.

New World Records released “Shadowcatcher,” Admission to the 7 p.m. performance in Scharhis concerto for brass quintet with the American mann Theatre is $4, general public, $3, area Brass Quintet and the Juilliard Wind Ensemble students and senior citizens, and $2, JCC Faculty conducted by Mark Gould of the Metropolitan Student Association members. Tickets can be Opera Orchestra. purchased through JCC’s box office, 338.1187, or Individual works by Ewazen have been released online at campusstore.sunyjcc.edu. by various artists and groups. Recent works The performance is sponsored by JCC’s arts, hu- include “Legacy,” commissioned for the West manities, and health sciences division and college Point Academy bicentennial, and “Flight,” comprogramming committee. missioned by the U.S. Air Force Heritage of Ewazen will also conduct a pre-concert lecture at America Band to celebrate the 100th anniversary of powered flight.

6:15 p.m. in the Weeks Room on April 9.

Recent premieres of Ewazen’s orchestral and A member of the Juilliard School of Music in wind ensemble works have been given by the New York City faculty since 1980, Ewazen’s works have been commissioned and performed by Charleston Symphony, West Virginia Symphony, many soloists, chamber ensembles, and orchestras Orquesta Sinfonica de Tenerife in Spain, Orquesta Sinfonica Carlos Chavez in Mexico City, in the U.S. and overseas.

Orchestre de la Garde Republicaine in Paris, the Two solo CDs featuring Ewazen’s chamber music Contributed Article JCC

Jeju Music Festival Wind Ensemble in Korea, and the Moment Musicale Orchestra of Taiwan.

Ewazen has been a guest artist at more than 100 colleges and universities throughout the world.

He will work with JCC students and local composers through lectures and a master class during a two-day residency.

Additional information can be obtained by contacting Neil Flory, coordinator of JCC’s music program, at 716.338.1168. Details on Ewazen’s compositions and career can be found at www. ericewazen.com.

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Library Releases April Computer Class Schedule Contributed Article Prendergast Library

Jason Cline

Prendergast Library will offer computer classes on four topics plus several opportunities for individual assistance with resumes and technology during April.

Catalog Basics from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, April 3 will show people how to search the online catalog, find books in their geographic location, and place holds. They will also learn to search for downloadable eBooks.

Introduction to Microsoft Office 2010 – Excel and Word will meet for four sessions from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays April 6, 8, 13 and 15.

“Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word is a must in today’s workforce,” according to class teacher Joanna Sorensen.

Students will learn how to work with and analyze numbers using a spreadsheet. They will create simple spreadsheets, learn to use formulas, and create graphs.

They will also create and edit documents; learn how to cut, copy and paste; insert charts or tables; modify headers and footers; and create mailing labels.

Introduction to Computers will be offered from 1 to 2 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays either April 6 and 8 or April 20 and 22.

This two-session introduction is designed for new computer users or those who desire a quick refresher. Instructor Jason Cline guides students at a comfortable pace through basics such as computer terminology, turning a computer on and off properly, and navigation.

Cline will also offer a stand-alone 3D printing class from 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursday April 16.

Participants learn about the history, mechanics and applications of 3D printing. Object manipulation in MakerWare and printing on a Makerbot Replicator 2 are also covered.

One-on-one help is also available from library staff members on writing or updating a resume and using devices such as Kindles, iPads and Google tablets.

Registration is not required for the 3D printing introduction. To sign up for other classes or make an appointment for individual assistance, call 484-7135.

Prendergast Library is located at 509 Cherry St., Jamestown.

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Contributed Article Seneca Gaming and Entertainment For the first time in three years, Peek’n Peak Resort will host the championship snowmobile racing, East Coast Snocross (ECS) for its 2015 season finale on saturday and sunday, March 28‐ 29.

“It is really fun and exciting to watch this snocross course. It is just like you see on the X Games and these riders are just has talented as those guys,” said Brad Gravink, Director of Mountain Operations at Peek’n Peak Resort. Spectator gates open at 9 a.m. Each day, with early qualifying rounds already in progress. Admission is $15 per day for adults, or $25 for a weekend pass. Children age 7 and under will be admitted Free with a paying adult. Pit passes valid through the entire weekend will be available for an extra $10.

Leading the charge into Findley Lake is Pro-Division Point Leader Danny Poirier. The four‐time champion (2004, 2009, 2012, 2014) from St. Theodore QC, is poised to secure his fifth championship aboard his ingles performance Ski‐doo after a dominant season with multiple final round wins.

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Riders to watch in the talent‐filled pro lite division include point leader Cody Paolella (Wallingford, CT/Polaris); Wade Acker (Bristol, VT/Ski‐doo); and Chris Coleman (Albany, NY/Polaris). The pro lite riders will also compete in the pro class at Peek 'n Peak as they prepare for their first full‐ time pro efforts in 2015‐2016.

Along with a full card points racing in the pro and semi‐pro divisions, round 9 at Peek ’n Peak will also feature some great battles in the sport, women and junior divisions. The riders in these developmental classes work just as hard during race weekends while enjoying some great quality time with their families.

East Coast Snocross, presented by Woody’s Traction, Amsoil and FXR, is the sanctioning body For snowmobile racing in the northeastern United States. ECS maintains a regional circuit intended to keep grass‐ roots snocross racing healthy in this part of the country, while also cultivating new talent for tomorrow’s factory‐backed pro teams. For more information, please go to www.eastcoastsnocross.com or www. pknpk.com.

About Peek’n Peak Resort Established in 1964, Peek’n Peak Resort, in Clymer, NY, is a regional destination for golf and snow sports 30 minutes east of Erie, PA. The resort features two highly acclaimed golf courses, 27 ski slopes and trails, 10 miles of cross country terrain, an exquisite day spa, fine dining, aerial adventure course, giant dual ziplines and a vast selection of accommodations and other amenities. Peek’n Peak Resort and Spa was purchased by Scott Enterprises in August 2011.

About Scott Enterprises Scott Enterprises is a family owned hospitality company based in Erie, PA with over 2000 employees during peak seasons. Its portfolio includes hotels, conference/banquet services, franchised restaurants, Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park and Peek’n Peak Resort and entertains over 4 million visitors annually.

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Chautauqua Lake

The First Dragon Boat Race on Chautauqua Lake

Contributed Article CRCF A committee of determined volunteers from various organizations that use and have concern for Chautauqua Lake and the Chadokoin River will be working together during the next year to create the first Dragon Boat Festival in Chautauqua County. The committee is excited to announce that the event will take place August 29, 2015 on Chautauqua Lake.

The Chautauqua Lake Dragon Boat Committee has made it their mission to raise funds for a healthier Chautauqua Lake by bringing economic impact to the community through a vibrant and unique event. In their efforts, they will find new and creative ways to invite residents and tourists to explore and rediscover the natural resources that abound our area.

osity in the minds of those who have an imagination and desire a competitive pursuit. A standard size dragon boat seats 20 paddlers in 10 rows with a steersperson standing in the stern to guide the boat, and a drummer in the bow to motivate the team to keep the paddlers in synch. These 22 people all work in unison to propel this 42’ long “canoe” down the race course.

Dragon Boating is not merely just a paddle sport, it goes far beyond a mere sports spectacle and embraces a rich and dynamic cultural fabric that has been observed uninterrupted for more than 25 centuries. The committee invites the community to join in this one of a kind experience to work together as a team, making a positive impact on the future of Chautauqua Lake.

For initial inquiries of the event, please contact Amber Grekalski at 661-3390.

The spectacle brings together community spirit, athleticism, team work and fortitude; all of which are needed to sustain the future of Chautauqua Lake. Dragon Boat racing in itself sparks a bit of curi-

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Bemus Point

Church, 12 Central)

Lakeside Bible Chapel

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

Lakeside Drive; Sunday School: 9 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

Bemus Point United Methodist

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

St. Timothy Lutheran

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

St. Mary of Lourdes

Roman Catholic 41 Main; Saturday Service: 4 p.m.

Sunday Service: 8:15, 9:45 a.m.

Tues., Thurs., Service: 9 a.m.

Brocton St. Dominic Roman Catholic Church 12 Central Saturday worship: 4:00 p.m.

Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m.

Brocton Free Methodist Church

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

Fellowship Church

148 W. Main St Rev. Sandie Ball Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.

Men’s Club: 1st & 3rd Mondays 6:30 p.m.

Bible Study: Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

Health & Fitness: 2 p.m.

Youth Group: 2nd & 4th Fridays at 7 p.m.

Harvest Chapel West

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

Tri-church Parish

Pastor Barbara Brewer Sunday Service 10 a.m. (held at St. Dominic Roman Catholic

Lutheran Methodist

Brocton Seventh Day Adventist Church

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

Saturday Worship: 11:00 a.m.

Brocton Baptist Church

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

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

Cassadaga Cassadaga Healing Hearts Ministries

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

Fellowships of the Spirit

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

Lily Dale Spiritualist Church Healing Temple, East Street, Lily Dale Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday Evening Development Circle - 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., $ 5

Church of the Living Spirit

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

Open Door

Baptist Route 60, one mile south of Cassadaga Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Service: 1:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m.

Dunkirk New Apostolic

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

Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

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

First Baptist Church 876 Central Ave Sundays at 9:30 a.m.

St Elizabeth Ann Seton Church

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

Holy Trinity Rc Church

1032 Central Ave Saturdays at 4 p.m.

Sundays at 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m.

Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri. at 8:15 a.m.

Tuesdays at noon

St John's United Church 733 Central Ave

First United Methodist Church 17 E 6th St

Jehovah's Witnesses

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

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

Peace Wesleyan

126 W. James; Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Service: 10:45 a.m.

United Methodist N. Work; Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Our Lady Of Loreto

Roman Catholic 309 West Everett St., Sat. 4 p.m.

Sunday Service: 9 a.m.

Vigil, E, 5:30

Falconer First Baptist Church

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

Service: 11:00 a.m.

Immanuel

Alleghany Wesleyan Sunday School: 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Service: 11:00 a.m., 7:00 p.m.

Forestville Forestville Wesleyan

Prospect Rd.; Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Service: 11 a.m., 6:30 p.m.

Forestville United Methodist 3 Park; Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

Sunday School: 11 a.m.

St. Rose of Lima

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

Forestville Baptist Church 5 Prospect St. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Service: 11:00 a.m., 7:00 p.m.

St. Peter's

Life Tabernacle United Pentecostal Church

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

Christian Science Society

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

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua

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

Fredonia Presbyterian Church

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

St. Paul Lutheran Church

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

334 Temple Street, Fredonia Sunday School and Adult class 9:15 a.m.

Service begins at 10:30 a.m.

Fredonia

Jamestown

Family Church Fredonia Nondenominational Rev. Michael Lokietek Sunday Service 10 a.m.

Tuesday Service 6:30 p.m.

Friday Service: 7:00 p.m.

Fredonia First United Methodist

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

Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

Harvest Chapel FMC

39 Matteson; Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m., 10:50 a.m.

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

Sunday Service: 11:00 a.m.

Religious Society of Friends Quaker 369 West Main St. At Barlow's Mill Spiritual Nurture discussion: 10:30 a.m.

Meeting for Worship: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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Christian Fellowship

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

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

Wednesdays at 6 p.m.

Glorious Church Fellowship 316 E. St. (downstairs), Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

10 Fourth St. Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Missionary Church of Christ

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

Victory Tabernacle

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

New Hope Community Church

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

Kidder Memorial United Methodist 385 S. Main;

Sunday School at 9 a.m.

Contemporary worship 10 a.m.

First Congregational

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

Pilgrim Memorial

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

Jamestown Seventh Day Adventist

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

St. James

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

Mon.-Fri. at 8:30 a.m.

Holy Apostles Parish: St. John Church

Roman Catholic 270 Newton, Saturdays at 4 p.m.

Sundays at 9 a.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 a.m.

Sts. Peter and Paul Church

508 Cherry, Sundays at 7:15 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Mon., Wed., and Fri., 12:10 p.m.

Jamestown Presbyterian

509 Prendergast; Sundays at 9:30 a.m.

Asamblea de Iglesias Cristianas Pentecostal 1159 N. Main St., Sundays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

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

Emmanuel Temple

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

Harvest Ministries, The Rose Garden

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

Tuesdays at 7 p.m.

Healing Word Ministries Pentecostal

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.CHURCH SERVICES, CONT. FROM PAGE 18 1006 W. Third St,; Sundays at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

New Creation Assembly of God

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

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

Zion Tabernacle

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

Jamestown Nazarene

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

New Apostolic

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

Jamestown, Christ Lutheran

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

Bethel

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

. First Lutheran Church 120 Chandler; Sundays at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Tree of Life Lutheran Holy Trinity Branch

s 825 Forest Ave. Jamestown All Sunday Services in March are located at our parish church, Immanuel Lutheran.

556 East Second Street, Jamestown 9:30am Sunday School; 10:30am Worship

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

. St. Luke’s Episcopal N. Main and Fourth; Sundays at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.

Saturdays at 5 p.m.

Zion Covenant

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

First Covenant

520 Spring; Sundays at 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. 11 a.m., 6:30 p.m.

Fluvanna Community Church

3363 Fluvanna Ave. Ext. Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 6:30 p.m.

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

Sunday Service: 6:00 p.m.

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

Sunday Service: 11:00 a.m.

First Church of God

Community Chapel

Family Church Jamestown

New Hope Community Church

291 Falconer Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 6 p.m.

Nondenominational 3130 Garfield Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Jamestown Church of God

North Main Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 6 p.m.

Jamestown Church of Christ

875 Fairmount Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 6 p.m.

First Church of Christ, Scientist

321 Prendergast Sunday School at 11 a.m.

Sunday Mass at 11 a.m.

Jamestown Christian and Missionary Alliance

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

Sunday Worship at 10:30 a.m.

Jamestown Baptist,

Sunday school at 10 a.m.

Sunday worship: 8:45 a.m., 11 a.m.

Lighthouse Baptist,

381 Camp St. Sunday school: 10 a.m.

Sunday worship: 11 a.m., 6 p.m.

Martin Road Christian Fellowship Baptist 1633 Martin Road Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.

Wed.: 6:30 p.m.

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

Sunday Worship: 11:45 a.m.

80 City View Ave. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Jamestown Free Methodist 515 E. 7th; Sundays at 11 a.m.

Living Word Tabernacle, Full Gospel 105 Chandler; Sundays at 9:45 a.m., 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Mount Zion Assembly, Full Gospel 111 Prather; Sundays, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Saturdays at 7 p.m.

Triumphant Life Church, Full Gospel 10 Foote Ave.; Sundays at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Lakewood United Methodist

164 Shadyside; Sundays at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Sacred Heart , Roman Catholic 380 E. Fairmount; Saturdays at 5 p.m.

Sundays at 10 a.m.

Lakewood United Pentecostal 19 W. Summit, Sundays at 10 a.m.

Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

New Hope Full Gospel,

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

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

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

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

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

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

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

Baptist 150 Erie St. Sundays School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 8:15 a.m., 11 a.m.

Judson Fellowship

Emmanuel Baptist

Bethel Baptist

Calvary Baptist 200 Fairmount;

Lakewood, Gloria Dei,

Lakewood Baptist

Mayville

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

St. Mark

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

First Baptist Church of Mayville

Randolph Seventh Day Adventist

Saturday Worship at 9 a.m.

Saturday School at 11 a.m.

St. Patrick’s ; Saturdays at 5:30 p.m.

Sundays at 11 a.m.

Mondays at 8 p.m.

Thursdays at 9 p.m.

United Presbyterian

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

59 S. Erie St. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m., 6 p.m.

Prayer Meeting and Kid’s Club Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.

39 E. Main Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 6 p.m.

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

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Faith Lighthouse Chapel

Chautauqua Baptist Chapel,

Mayville United Methodist 81 S. Erie St. Rev. Mark Parsons Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sundays Service: 11:00 a.m.

St. Mark Lutheran Church

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

Worship: 11:00 a.m.

St. Paul Episcopal Church 99 S. Erie St. Rev. Richard Elberfeld Sunday Service: 10:00 a.m.

Thursday Service and Rite of Healing: 8:00 a.m.

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

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

St Mary of Lourdes R.C. Church

Roman Catholic 22 E. Chautauqua St. Rev. Todd Remick Monday & Friday: 8:30 a.m.

Thursday: 7:00 p.m.

Saturday: 5:30 p.m.

Sunday: 11:15 a.m.

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

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Randolph Faith Bible Chapel

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

Randolph United Methodist

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

First Baptist

Grace Episcopal

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

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

Silver Creek Silver Creek Assembly of God

1385 Route 20 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.

South Dayton South Dayton Free Methodist

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

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

Westfield Westfield First United Methodist

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

Jehovah’s Witness

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

St. Peter’s Episcopal

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

Trinity Baptist

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

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

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

First United Methodist Church

101 E. Main St. Rev Matthew Golibersuch Praise Service in Gibbs Parlor: 8:30 a.m.

Sunday School for all ages: 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service in the sanctuary 10:45 a.m. followed by coffee fellowship time.

Tuesday food pantry: 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Episcopal 12 Elm St. Rev. Virginia Carr, Rector Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m., H.E. Church School 10:00 a.m.

Thursday Worship: 5:30 p.m.

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

Wednesday Family Night: 6:30 p.m.

First Baptist Church

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

West Portland Baptist Church

7081 E. Rt. 20 Rev. Charles Robertson Sunday School: 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Service: 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer: 7:00 p.m.

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

Sunday: 10:30 a.m.

Lighthouse Christian Fellowship

20 Washington St. Pastor David Herr Sunday Service: 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday Prayer: 7:00 p.m.

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20 THIS GREAT COUNTY

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

By Daniel Meyer Star News Writer

Based on the west border of Cattaraugus County, the Town of Randolph is located roughly halfway between the City of Jamestown and City of Salamanca.

Named after Randolph, Vermont, the region was first settled around 1820. The Town of Randolph was formed in 1826 from part of the Town of Conewango. In 1847, Randolph was divided to form what became known as the Town of South Valley.

The Village of Randolph became incorporated in 1867 and the Village of East Randolph became incorporated in 1881. Those two villages were later dissolved following 2010 referendums in which village residents from both municipalities voted in favor of eliminating their village governments and reverting back to being a hamlet.

The concept of village dissolution has been a hot topic throughout Western New York for much of the past decades, with some communities voting to dissolve while others opposed the idea of eliminating their village government. For the people of Randolph, the acceptance of less government and a continued strong sense of community has resulted in no major debates over the elimination of the two villages.

“Dissolving the villages was done to save money,” said Diane Mackey, who serves as Randolph’s town historian. “Everyone for the most part was on board with it when the votes were held and basically since then most everyone is pretty pleased, mainly because of the savings that was achieved. Services are still provided by the town government and eliminating that duplication of government has helped save money, which most everyone believes is great.”

With approximately 2,700 residents, Randolph is a small and quaint town that prides itself on being a close-knit community populated by caring people.

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really think much of it, but the Town of Randolph is full of people who go above and beyond for others. If any family finds themselves in need, someone nearby is ready to help them out. It really is a very caring community. The people here are magnificent.”

Randolph hosts annual community gatherings that include an arts and crafts festival, a quilt show and “Randolph’s Country Christmas,” a two-day extravaganza that celebrates the holiday season. Set to take place this year on Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6, featured events include the dedication of a memory tree, a holiday parade and a community dinner. Other special happenings have included a colon cancer awareness walk and a showcase of the town’s locally owned and operated businesses. Known as “March Into Randolph, the one-day celebration saw participating businesses present shoppers with a “passport” to be used to visit different retail shops and boutiques and get their passport punched so that it can later be entered into a raffle for a gift basket packed with goods from the participating businesses.

The town is also home to the Randolph Central School District, which in addition to providing children with a quality educational experience also features some of the most competitive and successful interscholastic sports teams in not only the county but the entire state. Several teams have proudly represented their school and community as “Cardinals” and achieved great success, including last year’s varsity football team, which captured the 2013 New York State Class D championship.

“It’s tremendous to see the entire community rally around the really good sports teams from the high school,” said Mackey. “You just don’t see that in some places, but here in Randolph, the fans really get behind and support these kids. They appreciate how hard they play and practice and some of the pep rallies and community celebrations honoring them for their success have been just incredible to be a part of.”

As part of the New York State Amish Trail, the Town of Randolph is often frequented by tourists who enjoy spending time at the unique shops and restaurants in the quaint historic central business district. Nestled in the Enchanted Mountains of Cattaraugus County right next to Chautauqua County, town officials are regularly complimented by visitors for being a simple, peaceful and welcoming community.

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THE F.I.T. PROJECT

How Do We Influence Our Children? routine. The answer may surprise you.

Was it the desire to…

Look better in a bathing suit?

Fit into a smaller pair of jeans?

Look better for a boyfriend/ girlfriend?

No. No… And no.

All three students confessed;

By Brad Jarrett they are SCARED to Contributing Writer become overweight because their parents or role model is overweight.

Brad Jarrett is a youth and adult That answer threw me for a fitness coach, and the owner of loop. the F.I.T. Project. He is an after school youth fitness program and FEAR is driving their fitpersonal trainer. For comments on ness. Even worse, the fear this article, or questions, email has been instilled through bjarrett@gmail.com. our actions as parents and Over the past few weeks I’ve role models. been blessed with opportuni- We must come to the realties to consult three college ization; our actions affect age students. others, and the way we live influences those around us.

Consults are always meaningful. Talking, sharing and Now, I understand this fear connecting with new clients IS bringing kids to the gym; is one of the perks of perbased on that reasoning it sonal training. Something may seem healthy. special comes about every But think about this; do you time we sit back and listen enjoy doing things when to another person’s life story, motivated by fear? as it unfolds before us. These Put another way; remember were no different; amazing your list of chores as a child? stories were told, sharing took place, and a connection Did you enjoy doing them?

Or did you feel forced to was made. simply because you feared Yet, there was something the inevitable spanking unusual. A pattern was that would take place if you revealed. It was consistent didn’t? between the three, but unIn my case, I can tell you I like consults of the past. washed a million dishes to As we dug deep to find each avoid a spanking. And now, client’s true motivation, it as I write this article, I have was uncovered… It is deep a PILE of dishes sitting in seeded and alarming. my sink because I HATE Once we maneuvered washing them. through the surface level an- This same reasoning apswers, these students began plies to our fitness. If we feel to expose what is truly push- forced to come to the gym, ing them to start a new gym

we learn to resent it. At this point fitness becomes a chore.

Chores become short term habits instead of long term solutions. The problem with short habits is in the name.

They are SHORT term, meaning they often times lead to failure. In this way, students are walking themselves into a self-fulfilling prophecy. The fear of being overweight, may lead them to become overweight.

How do we end this cycle?

We change OURSELVES! No one likes to hear those words, but we must remember, LIFE IS NOT ABOUT YOU. It only starts with you, since YOU have the responsibility to consistently sew good seed into your children.

We must examine ourselves.

Look at the person you see in the mirror and ask the

humbling question; what kind of EXAMPLE am I setting?

The answer will be different for all of us, and that’s okay!

I promise you one thing; we all have work to do. The good news is…IT STARTS NOW! Pick one of these 3 actions and complete it THIS WEEK. If you wait to begin, your probability of implementation decreases. So TAKE ACTION!!

Find a NEW healthy recipe to cook for your family once a week, each week of the month. Next month pick a new recipe.

Set aside 30 minutes three times per week to be active with your family. It doesn’t have to be anything extravagant- any active action works, the time with your family is what makes it special.

Decrease the amount of time you spend watching TV by 10 minutes this week. Next week take away another 10 minutes. This one is simple, but it has a huge impact.

Remember; LITTLE changes breed BIG results.

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New Report Finds Less Than Half Of People With Alzheimer’s Say They Were Told Of Diagnosis

The WNY Chapter provides a number of resources for those with any form of dementia and their care partners, including care consultations, educational programs and support groups. The office is located at 2805 Wehrle Drive in Williamsville, and those with questions are welcome to stop in any If you had cancer, would you want to hear that diagnosis from your doctor? business day from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

A new report from the Alzheimer’s Association finds that just 45 percent Across WNY, it is estimated that some 55,000 residents live with the of people with Alzheimer’s disease, or their care partners, say their doctor disease, and approximately 165,000 family or friends provide some form disclosed that diagnosis. of unpaid care for them. In addition to the societal impact, the financial The Alzheimer’s Association 2015 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures impact is staggering: the cost of care covered by Medicare and Medicaid report, released today, found that only 45 percent of people with Alzheimacross the U.S. this year alone will top $153 BILLION. er’s disease say they or their caregiver were told the diagnosis by their doctor. In contrast, more than 90 percent of people with the four most common The new Alzheimer’s Association report also reiterates that the disease is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States, that approximately cancers (breast, colorectal, lung and prostate cancer) say they were given one-half of all seniors aged 65 or older will develop Alzheimer’s this year, the diagnosis. and that it is the only cause of death in the top 10 that cannot be prevented, “Alzheimer’s is a fatal disease that requires planning, treatment and a slowed or cured. To learn more, visit alz.org/facts or call 1.800.272.3900. significant commitment of caregiver time, as well as a financial investment from personal and governmental resources,” says Leilani Pelletier, executive director of the Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. “The diagnostic process can be complicated and time consuming, and the diagnosis is a very difficult one to deliver. I’ve spoken with countless people who are being treated for the disease but say they never actually heard the word Alzheimer’s from their doctor. My advice for people in that situation is this: the next time you see your doctor, ask specifically what disease is causing the symptoms.”

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March is National Nutrition Month

By Tonja Dodd Contributing Writer

March has been deemed National Nutrition Month® for over 40 years. In 2015 the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AAND) sponsored message is, Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle®, encouraging consumers to make eating right a lifelong commitment.

But what does that really mean? And how?

Eating right should become part of your everyday behavior. The choices you make about food and drinks are (almost) always healthy ones and you don’t even think about it – it’s old hat. It’s like brushing your teeth. Every day. At least twice a day. A true habit. That is how intuitive and engrained into your life healthy eating choices should be.

Eating healthy becomes your lifestyle. The groceries you buy, how you flavor your

food and cook it, the places and choices you make when you eat out, the people you spend time with – all are influenced by your desire to eat healthy. It is part of who you are.

But what should you eat?

Consumers are constantly bombarded with information about what to eat. Don’t fall into the traps of fads.

Pay attention to what the collective science says. In addition to the AAND, the USDA has science-based guidelines for Americans and can be found at choosemyplate.gov.

I interpreted a few messages from choosemyplate to show you how you can make healthy eating part of your daily routine.

Enjoy your food and eat less of it – take pleasure and time when you eat - savor the food you eat and eat slowly – you will be less likely to overeat Make half your plate vegetables and fruits – every meal or snack, stop and look at your plate, is it mostly vegetables and fruits? Eating whole fruits and vegetables gives you a sense of fullness and provides much needed vitamins, minerals, fiber and other key nutrients often missed Replace sugary drinks with

no-calorie drinks – skip the soda and fancy latte; instead drink water with lemon or unsweetened tea – it’s an easy way to cut calories – and you won’t miss it, in fact you will find you won’t crave sugary foods as much.

Sound intimidating? Not who you are? You have good intentions but after a week you fall off the wagon?

First, remind yourself why eating well is a good idea– for instance your skin will look better, your gastrointestinal (GI) system will work better, you will better manage your weight and have more energy, and more generally a healthy diet prevents many chronic conditions (such as high blood pressure, diabetes, osteoporosis and some cancers) and helps manage them if you have them. If that doesn’t resonate, do it for your vanity. Do it for your family, your kids/grandkids.

How? Make a plan. And act on it. Now. Visualize yourself in this new lifestyle. Ask, what would I look like in this new lifestyle? Who would I be?

Write it down or draw a picture of your vision. Find a photograph that paints this picture. Make your vision your mantra. Examples could be, I will look and feel good because I make healthy

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eating a part of my life. I eat well for good health and to maintain a healthy blood pressure. Eating healthy is who I am so I can set an example for my children.

Next, start with small tangible steps – all the foods in my grocery cart will be healthy this week. I will track my food and beverage intake for two weeks. I will have only one soda a month as a treat, starting April 1.

Need more in-depth nutrition information? Go to eatright.org or choosemyplate.gov.

About National Nutrition Month® National Nutrition Month® is a nutrition education and information campaign sponsored annually by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The AAND was formerly the American Dietetic Association (ADA) and changed its name in 2012.

It is made up of professional Registered Dietitians. The National Nutrition Month campaign is designed to focus attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. National Nutrition Month also promotes the Academy and its members to the public and the media as the most valuable and credible source of

timely, scientifically based food and nutrition information. http://www.nationalnutritionmonth.org/nnm/ Tonja Dodd is a leader in health promotion, designing and delivering wellness programs to individuals and populations for over 20 years. She has a Master of Public Health in health promotion and education and a Bachelor of Science in health education. Tonja has worked for local, state and federal government as well as the health insurance and wellness industries along the East Coast and in the Midwest. She recently moved back to Chautauqua County after 24 years, and lives in a historical home in Westfield.

In addition to maintaining her home, Tonja enjoys a healthy lifestyle playing and practicing photography outdoors, trying new recipes, eating out, traveling, reading and most of all spending time with her husband, daughter, extended family and friends and pets.

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JCC WOMEN'S BASKETBALL ENJOYED A SEASON TO REMEMBER IN 2014-15

By Erik Tingue Star Reporter

At the beginning of the season, head coach George Sisson was nervous about his women’s basketball team at Jamestown Community College because of the low number of girls he had starting off the season. He had just nine players.

“It wasn’t about the size of the team,” Sisson noted. “It was about the size of the fighting in the team.”

Thankfully, more girls ended up joining the team late and Sisson was thrilled with how this group of girls came together by understanding their individual roles, finding their strengths, being competitive and playing to that.

Sisson noted that the camaraderie between the girls was one of the main reasons his team was successful — the girls had an outstanding season with a record of 23-6 and advanced all the way to the Region III Division II tournament at Monroe Community College. The season ended when the Jayhawks suffered a heart-breaking loss to Mercyhurst North East.

To the young women as well as Sisson, the game of basketball means more to them than just wins and losses despite the amount of success they have had this past season.

Sisson coaches his team to be great athletes, but he also wants his players to enjoy what they’re doing, have fun with the game and apply what he teaches them to their own future and life.

Elle Reed, a graduating sophomore and one of the captains from this

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year’s women’s basketball team, raved when discussing Sisson.

“Me and the girls would always joke around with Sisson before and after practice by taking funny pictures with him and laughing with him,” Reed said. “But when practice started, he meant business. But he’s just in general a great and crazy guy.”

Akiah Luceus, another graduating sophomore who was also a captain from this year’s women’s basketball team also chimed in.

“I grew up in New York City and I was always an underdog in high school,” Luceus said, “which motivated me to prove that I’m the best.”

Luceus also explained how basketball has helped her get through life problems outside of basketball and how it continues to help her keep her composure.

What keeps these girls close is that

they do everything as a team. They describe themselves as a family and they’re with each other nearly every day. Eating together. Talking together. Helping each other through personal problems. They’ve truly become like a group of sisters.

“We come from different areas all over and we’re so different,” Reed added. “But that’s what brings us so close because as different as we are, we’re the same in many ways.”

Basketball really brings out the best in these girls as they use the sport to their advantage and don’t take anything for granted. They realize what a unique bond they have, how lucky they are to have a great coach and they exploit the opportunity to better themselves.

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CO M M EN TA RY

Bills Are AFC East's Best Team (On Paper)

By Stefan Gestwicki Star Sports Editor

The New England Patriots just won the Super Bowl last month.

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BILLS ARE AFC EAST'S BEST TEAM, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 26 The Miami Dolphins made all kinds of noise this offseason, turning over their roster and adding the No. 1 free agent in Ndamukong Suh. Yet, despite the fact that they haven’t made the playoffs since the Music City Miracle, I’m here to say that the Buffalo Bills have the best team in the AFC East — on paper, anyway.

Please don’t throw this paper in the trash. When the thought first popped into my head, I thought I was crazy. There’s no way that the Buffalo Bills are the league’s best anything, right? I mean, they’re the Bills.

But let’s dig deeper into this argument. I was planning on comparing positions with Miami, New England and Buffalo, but after further review, the Dolphins don’t scare me at all.

Yes, Cameron Wake and Suh will form a beastly defensive line, but this doesn’t appear to be a team on the cusp of winning any Super Bowls.

And the New York Jets? Well, they’re still very much the New York Jets.

So it’s the Bills and the Patriots. I am in no way saying that the Bills are going to win the division here, but the roster they’ve put together is indeed impressive. Also, note that this is well before the draft and even before free agency is over. Things will change, but it’s still fun to speculate.

QUARTERBACK: Tom Brady (Patriots) vs. Matt Cassel/E.J. Manuel (Bills) — I figure I might as well start with the one position that tips the scales so much in New England’s favor that I’ll have to dig myself out of a hole. There’s really no need to expand on this. Brady is a first-ballot Hall of Fame quarterback. He might just be the best quarterback ever. The duo of Cassel and Manuel might surprise some folks, but it’s still among the bottom half of the league at the position… maybe even bottom third. ADVANTAGE: Patriots.

RUNNING BACK: Jonas Gray, Brandon Bolden (Patriots) vs.

LeSean McCoy, Fred Jackson

Cordy Glenn, Richie Incognito, Eric Wood, Cyril Richardson, Seantrel Henderson (Bills) — Honestly, I’m not entirely sure how to evaluate these two offensive lines.

Neither of these units is awful — far from it, in fact. Glenn and Henderson are capable tackles and Wood is among the better centers in the league. The Bills’ guard play was shaky last year, but Incognito should be an upgrade and I’d expect the Bills to address the line early in the draft. Likewise, Solder and Vollmer are fine on the tackles. The middle of the line is kind of ‘meh’ for the Pats, too. But neither unit stands out above the other. ADVANTAGE: Push.

DEFENSIVE LINE: Rob Ninkovich, Sealver Siliga, New Buffalo Bills quarterback Matt Cassel (right), wishes he could throw a football like Tom Brady. There’s no doubt Brady is the better player, but it’s Chris Jones, Chandler Jones possible that Cassel has the better team. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) (Patriots) vs. Stefan Charles, Marcell Dareus, Kyle Williams (Bills) — It remains to be seen if better with Brady than he ever was (Bills) — This is a bit of a mislead Buffalo can use McCoy like the with Cam Newton in Carolina, but as both Jerry Hughes and Mario weapon that he is. The Bills had LaFell as a No. 1 option is pretty Williams (possibly Buffalo’s two best a similar player in C.J. Spiller for sad. Although, wide receivers aren’t players) are listed as linebackers in years and never really got him on exactly Brady’s first option. ADthe new 3-4 scheme. I fully expect track. This offense is going to look VANTAGE: Bills. both of those guys to have their very different from last season, TIGHT END: Rob Gronkowski, hands in the dirt more often than though, and McCoy should be at the Scott Chandler (Patriots) vs. not. They’re pass rushers. They’re center of it. He’s a top-3 back in the Charles Clay, Chris Gragg not linebackers. Either way, does league. Gray had a couple of mon(Bills) — I hope I’m wrong about that Patriots line scare you? Chanster games, but also found himself Clay. I really do. In my opinion, the dler Jones has had his moments, but riding the pine a lot. If anyone can Bills just gave superstar money to a New England is going to miss the ever make sense of New England’s league average player. No, Changigantic presence of Vince Wilfork backfield, please let me know. ADdler was never great and might just in the middle of that defense. Dareus VANTAGE: Bills. have been the worst at running after and Kyle Williams are great talents WIDE RECEIVER: Brandon the catch that I’ve ever seen, but is in the trenches for the Bills. Even LaFell, Julian Edelman, Danny Clay that big of an upgrade? Miami being down four players to three, Amendola (Patriots) vs. Sammy feels like it upgraded the position the Bills have a clear talent edge.

Watkins, Percy Harvin, Robert with Jordan Cameron, so how good ADVANTAGE: Bills.

Woods (Bills) — Not to be hyper- could Clay have possibly been?

LINEBACKER: Jamie Collins, bolic, but the Bills’ receivers are so Gronkowski, on the other hand, Dont’a Hightower, Chris White, much better than the Patriots’ trio is in a league of his own. I can say Darius Fleming (Patriots) vs. that it’s possible that even Woods without hesitation that Gronkowski Jerry Hughes, Preston Brown, would be the No. 1 option for the is the most dominant pass-catching Nigel Bradham, Mario WilPats. Watkins has the potential to tight end that I’ve ever seen. Better liams (Bills) — For as much of a be one of the scariest players in the than Antonio Gates. Better than knockout blow as the Patriots landed league. He has freakish skills and Tony Gonzalez. Better than Shanat the quarterback position, the Bills can break a play any time the ball non Sharpe. Yes, he appears to be a countered with a vicious uppercut is in his hands. Harvin is a smaller giant tool off of the field, but there’s at linebacker. Hightower is a fine player, but has still shown that he no denying Gronk’s talent on the player. The other guys have to be can be nearly impossible to tackle in gridiron. ADVANTAGE: Patriots. considered replacement level or the open field. Woods is as solid as OFFENSIVE LINE: Nate Solworse for New England. Williams they come. He should torch opposder, Dan Connolly, Bryan and ing teams’ third cornerbacks. As Stork, Ryan Wendell, Sebasfor New England, LaFell was much tian Vollmer (Patriots) vs.

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BILLS ARE AFC EAST'S BEST TEAM, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 27 Hughes form one of the best edge rusher tandems in the entire league.

Both players have to be accounted for at all times. Double team one and the other is sure to make a play.

Preston Brown and Nigel Bradham are the reasons why Rex Ryan came in and knew he could ship off Kiko Alonso for LeSean McCoy. Both Brown and Bradham are young, talented players. Neither is a superstar, probably, but they’re a lot better than anything New England is going to run out there. ADVANTAGE: Bills.

DEFENSIVE SECONDARY: Malcolm Butler, Patrick Chung, Devin McCourty, Logan Ryan (Patriots) vs.

Stephon Gilmore, Duke Williams, Aaron Williams, Leodis McKelvin (Bills) — Last season, this matchup went to New England in a landslide. But gone are both of the Patriots’ starting corners from last year, Darrelle Revis and Brandon Browner. That’s an awful lot of production. Oh, but the Patriots did replace them with…well…nothing. This isn’t even a secondary that would scare E.J. Manuel. Super Bowl hero Malcolm Butler is back there, but there’s a reason why the

can take one to the house at any moment. Frankly, he looked terrible returning kicks for the Jets, but maybe that was a fluke because he’s been great for most of his career. The Bills resigned gunner Marcus Thigpen, too, which can’t be overlooked. That said, I can’t pick Buffalo because New England’s unit is just too solid.

ADVANTAGE: Push.

So for what it’s worth, the Bills won the matchup battle 5-2, with two pushes. Therefore, my argument that the Bills are the better team on paper is valid, right?

The Bills defense is loaded with talent. From left: Jerry Hughes, Kyle Williams, Unfortunately football is rarely, Marcel Dareus and Mario Williams make a lot of plays up front. (AP Photos) if ever, played on paper. Last I checked, players still actually take guy wasn’t even invited to the scout- ADVANTAGE: Bills. the field and compete in athletic ing combine. He’s not fast. He’s not SPECIAL TEAMS: Stephen big. Frankly, he’s not even good. But Gostkowski, Ryan Allen, Julian competition. And that’s where having Tom Brady under center and he’s a celebrity after his interception. Edelman (Patriots) vs. Dan Bill Belichick on the sideline count So there’s that. On the Bills’ side, Carpenter, Colton Schmidt, for a whole lot more than anything I’ve spent years trashing Gilmore.

Percy Harvin (Bills) — This is the Bills have.

I thought he was terrible — and actually an exceedingly difficult he was. That is, until the final five matchup to call. Without exaggera- The Bills have been New England’s games or so of last season. Suddenly tion, Gostkowski and Carpenter punching bag for the last 15 years or the former first-round pick was play- might be two of the three best so. Perhaps this is the year the Bills ing like a former first-round pick. I actually punch back. kickers in the league. Schmidt had really like both Williams’ at safety a great season as a rookie for the Stefan Gestwicki is the sports editor of and Leodis McKelvin is averageBills last year. Newly signed returner the Chautauqua Star. Comments on this to-good on any given day. The unit Harvin might be the difference article or anything can be directed to stefan. might miss now-Titan Da’Norris maker. The guy is lightning fast and gestwicki@star-mediagroup.com.

Searcy, but he’s hardly irreplaceable.

JCC SEASON IN REVIEW, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 26 shared was when they played Oakland Community College at Columbus State Community College. It wasn’t really a rivalry, but both teams weren’t very fond of each other, which made the game even more intense.

Jamestown was down by nine with three minutes to play. But with Sisson’s timeout and the girls' executions with stops and layups, the girls brought their team within one point. Oakland was up 77-76, but with Jamestown’s possession, Alex Sullivan passed the ball to NaKisha Saintval to score with just 1.3 seconds left to give the Jayhawks their first lead since early in the game and they ended up winning the game 78-77.

The graduating sophomores, who are done playing basketball at Jamestown Community College, were obviously upset about the disappointing loss at the end of the season, but that’s not what hurts them the most. What hurts them the most was knowing that they would never get to play with the team they played with this year ever again and knowing that they won’t be able play for coach Sisson any longer.

“I looked around in the last game and saw the parents and everybody’s support and it just made me realize how blessed we really are,” graduating senior and team captain Lacey Clark said.

Jamestown Community College women’s basketball has really made an impact on these young women’s lives. A few of them will continue their basketball careers at four-year schools. Others may have seen their collegiate careers end. But all will carry what they learned from the sport along with them in their own personal life.

As for the rest of the women’s basketball team, there are many expectations and high standards that Sisson and his assistant coach Jim Rissel are going to try and fulfill. Sisson brought in Rissel, who had been a long-time supporter of the program but had never coached before.

Even though Rissel had no coaching experience, he turned out to be a terrific asset as he brought balance and wisdom to the team. Rissel’s passion for what he does and compassion he gives the girls were an unheralded part of the team accom-

plished this season.

People can expect next year’s women’s basketball team to be a consistently competitive team whose plans are to only get better and work harder in the offseason. Sisson already has the players in a program for the next season.

The group of returning athletes looks forward to competing once again and will keep striving to go further than this past year.

For the girls that are graduating, Sisson and Rissel explained that they are very proud of them. However, it’s only the beginning and going forward will set a tone for how hard you have to work to accomplish something.

After the amazing accomplishments that the JCC women’s basketball team compiled this year, it is easy to see that this is the only beginning of what this team is bound to do in the future. For the graduating girls, congratulations on a terrific season, leading by example for this team, and starting an era for the uprising of an elite and consistent women’s basketball team at JCC.

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Gerry Rodeo Honored With Youth Camp

is a unique opportunity for this area as only two such camps are being held east of the Mississippi. s Paul Cooley He adds that this selection speaks well for the quality of the Gerry Rodeo as its 71 consecutive The Gerry Rodeo Committee has just been noti- years of professional rodeo has earned National fied that they have been selected by the Profesrecognition. sional Rodeo Cowboys Association as one of The curriculum includes an introduction to the only thirteen rodeo sites nationwide to host a free rough stock events with an emphasis on funPRCA Championship Rodeo Camp on Saturday, damentals, chute procedures, livestock safety, May 9, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. injury prevention, and fitness and nutrition. The The Camp is open at no cost to anyone eight Camps are geared for beginning youth and for years old and older, both male and female, and its cowboys just starting out who want to learn the purpose is to promote the sport of rodeo through fundamentals from PRCA champions. There will education and recruitment of young people who be no live buck-outs. may become the next generation of rodeo stars.

The day’s activities will begin at the Gerry Fire The event will provide a fun rodeo related expeHall, located near the stoplight in Gerry, and will rience through both classroom and arena parthen move to the rodeo arena. A free lunch will ticipation with instruction by professional rodeo be provided for participants. The Camp will be cowboys. held regardless of the weather.

According to rodeo chairman Tom Atwell, this Contributed Article

Pre-registration is required and forms are available at the PRCA website (www.prorodeo.com/ PRCARodeoCamps). The registration needs to be completed by May 1, but early registration is encouraged as spaces are limited. Call (716) 9854215 if there are problems with the registration. Additional information is available by email at jjutten@prorodeo.com or by calling Julie Jutten at (719) 528-4729.

The 71st annual Gerry Rodeo is set for four performances, August 5-8, featuring approximately 135 professional cowboys and cowgirls competing for more than $45,000 in prize money. Additional information regarding the rodeo is available at the website www.gerryrodeo.org or by phone at (716) 985-4847 or 1-888-9854847.

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Local Spring Sports Schedule GOLF

Friday, April 24 at Breezewood Links, 4:30 p.m.

BASEBALL

Wednesday, April 8 at Silver Creek, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 10 vs. Chautauqua Lake, 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 11 at Maple Grove, 11:00 a.m.

BASEBALL

(see, Silver Creek)

SOFTBALL

Wednesday, April 8 at Panama, 4:30 p.m.

SOFTBALL

GOLF (w/ Pine Valley)

Wednesday, April 8 at Silver Creek, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 10 vs. Chautauqua Lake, 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 11 at Maple Grove, 11:00 a.m.

Monday, April 20 vs. Frewsburg, 3:30 p.m.

TRACK AND FIELD (see, Silver Creek)

TRACK AND FIELD (see, Westfield)

BASEBALL

Tuesday, April 7 at Maple Grove, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 9 at Westfield, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 10 at Panama, 4:30 p.m.

BASEBALL a.m.

GOLF (w/ Westfield)

BOYS TENNIS

Friday, March 27 at Falconer, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 7 at Salamanca, 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 8 at Panama, 4:00 p.m.

Friday, April 10 vs. Dunkirk, 4:00 p.m.

TRACK AND FIELD (see, Falconer)

Tuesday, April 7 vs. Lake Shore, 4:30 p.m.

GOLF

Tuesday, April 28 vs. Southwestern, 3:30 p.m.

BASEBALL

Saturday, April 11 at West Valley, 12:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 11 at West Valley, 2:00 p.m.

BASEBALL

Wednesday, April 8 at Falconer, 4:30 p.m.

SOFTBALL

GOLF

(see, Sherman)

SOFTBALL

Thursday, April 9 vs. Randolph, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 10 at Brocton, 4:30 p.m.

TRACK AND FIELD

Tuesday, April 14 at Falconer, 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 18 at Southwestern, 11:00

BASEBALL

Friday, April 3 vs. Eden, 12:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 7 at Jamestown, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 9 at JFK, 12:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 11 vs. Frewsburg, 12:00 p.m.

SOFTBALL

Thursday, April 2 vs. Maple Grove, 11:00

Wednesday, April 8 vs. Gowanda, 4:30 p.m.

BOYS TENNIS

Wednesday, April 8 at Westfield, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 10 vs. Maple Grove, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 14 at Dunkirk, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 16 at Springville, 4:30 p.m.

SOFTBALL

TRACK AND FIELD (w/ Panama, Sherman)

SOFTBALL

TRACK AND FIELD

Monday, April 13 vs. Brocton, 4:30 p.m.

BASEBALL

Friday, April 3 vs. Panama, 1:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 7 at Westfield, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 9 vs. Randolph, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 10 at Brocton, 4:30 p.m.

BOYS TENNIS

Monday, April 20 at Chautauqua Golf Club, Tuesday, April 14 vs. Westfield, 4:30 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

TRACK AND FIELD

SOFTBALL

Tuesday, April 7 at Maple Grove, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 9 at Westfield, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 10 at Panama, 4:30 p.m.

a.m.

Tuesday, March 31 at Gowanda, 12:00 p.m.

Monday, April 6 at Springville, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 8 vs. Springville, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 8 at Maple Grove, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 9 at Silver Creek, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 10 vs. Frewsburg, 4:30 p.m.

GOLF

Friday, April 24 at Falconer, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 7 at Frewsburg, 4:30 p.m.

BASEBALL Wednesday, April 8 at Maple Grove, 4:30 Thursday, April 9 vs. Pine Valley, 4:30 p.m. p.m.

SOFTBALL Thursday, April 9 at Silver Creek, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 7 vs. Falconer, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 10 vs. Frewsburg, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 9 vs. Jamestown, 4:30 BOYS TENNIS p.m.

Tuesday, April 7 vs. Panama, 4:30 p.m.

BOYS TENNIS Wednesday, April 8 at AlleganyWednesday, April 8 vs. Olean, 4:00 p.m.

Limestone, 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 9 at Maple Grove, 4:00 Friday, April 10 vs. Southwestern, 4:30 p.m. p.m.

Friday, April 10 at Salamanca, 4:00p.m.

TRACK AND FIELD (w/ Cass.

Valley)

Wednesday, April 8 vs. Silver Creek, 4:30 p.m.

TRACK AND FIELD

Tuesday, April 14 at Falconer, 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 18 at Southwestern, 11:00 a.m.

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p.m.

GOLF

LACROSSE

Wednesday, April 29 at Forestville, 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 9 vs. Gowanda, 5:00 p.m.

BASEBALL

Tuesday, April 7 at Gowanda, 4:30 p.m.

BASEBALL

SOFTBALL

Tuesday, April 7 vs. Dunkirk, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 8 vs. AlleganyLimestone, 4:30 p.m.

SOFTBALL

Thursday, April 9 at Frewsburg, 4:30 p.m.

BOYS TENNIS

BOYS TENNIS

TRACK AND FIELD

Wednesday, April 8 vs. Salamanca, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 10 at Falconer, 4:30 p.m.

GOLF

Thursday, April 9 vs. Maple Grove, 4:30 p.m.

(see, Falconer)

Tuesday, April 21 at West Seneca West, 5:00 p.m.

TRACK AND FIELD

Monday, April 20 at Moonbrook Country Club, 3:30 p.m.

GOLF

Monday, April 27 at Falconer, 4:30 p.m.

BASEBALL

Tuesday, April 7 vs. Cassadaga Valley, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 8 vs. Falconer, 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 11 vs. Brocton, 11:00 a.m.

SOFTBALL

Thursday, April 2 at Dunkirk, 11:00 a.m.

Tuesday, April 7 vs. Cassadaga Valley, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 8 vs. Falconer, 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 11 vs. Brocton, 11:00 a.m.

BOYS TENNIS

Wednesday, April 8 vs. Dunkirk, 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 9 vs. Frewsburg, 4:00 p.m.

Friday, April 10 at Fredonia, 4:30 p.m.

BASEBALL 4:30p.m.

BOYS TENNIS

Tuesday, April 7 at Falconer, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 8 vs. Cassadaga Valley, 4:00 p.m.

Friday, April 10 at Westfield, 4:30 p.m.

(see, Sherman)

(see, Clymer)

GOLF

Thursday, April 23 at Sherman, 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 7 vs. Pine Valley, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 8 vs. Forestville, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 10 vs. Cassadaga Valley,

TRACK AND FIELD

GOLF (w/ Panama, Clymer)

SOFTBALL

Tuesday, April 7 vs. Christian Central Academy, 3:15 p.m.

Thursday, April 9 vs. Cassadaga Valley, 4:30 p.m.

BOYS TENNIS

Wednesday, April 8 vs. Fredonia, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 10 vs. Panama, 4:30 p.m.

TRACK AND FIELD (w/ Brocton)

Monday, April 13 at Randolph, 4:15 p.m.

Monday, April 20 at Chautauqua Golf Club, Tuesday, April 14 at Falconer, 4:30 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

GOLF (see, Chautauqua Lake)

GOLF

SOFTBALL

SOFTBALL

(see, Clymer)

Tuesday, April 14 at Falconer, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 3 at Chautauqua Lake, 1:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 7 vs. Pine Valley, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 10 vs. Cassadaga Valley, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 7 vs. Ellicottville, 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 11 at Ellicottville, 10:00 a.m.

Tuesday, April 7 vs. Ellicottville, 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 11 at Ellicottville, 10:00 a.m.

TRACK AND FIELD

TRACK AND FIELD

BASEBALL

BASEBALL

Tuesday, April 7 vs. Chautauqua Lake, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 9 vs. Cassadaga Valley, 4:30 p.m.

BASEBALL

Tuesday, April 7 at Panama, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 9 at Frewsburg, 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 11 vs. Catt.-Little Valley, 11:00 a.m.

BASEBALL (w/ Forestville)

SOFTBALL

Wednesday, April 8 vs. Brocton, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 9 vs. Falconer, 4:30 p.m.

GOLF

Wednesday, April 8 vs. Brocton, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 9 vs. Falconer, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 10 vs. Forestville, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 7 at Panama, 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 11 vs. Catt.-Little Valley, 11:00 a.m.

(See, Forestville)

SOFTBALL

TRACK AND FIELD (w/ Forestville)

Wednesday, April 8 at Falconer, 4:30 p.m.

GOLF

Tuesday, April 21 at Peek’n Peak, 3:30

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Gauthier Slams Door On Florida Trip

Contributed Article FSU Sports Information Dept.

Freshman Bailey Gauthier slammed the door by striking out the side with a pair of runners on in the seventh inning to close out a 3-1 Fredonia victory over Franklin and Marshall in Game 2 of a double header in the Devils' final contest in Florida.

Gauthier (Camillus, N.Y./West Genesee) threw three scoreless innings in relief of Carl Wolf (Hilton, N.Y. / Hilton) who allowed one scratch run in four innings of work to earn the victory.

Fredonia did all of its offensive damage in the fourth inning. Down 1-0, singles by Kenny Johnston (Buffalo, N.Y. Kenmore West) and Liam Kelly (Buffalo, N.Y./Bishop Timon) set the table for Erik Krohl (Syracuse, N.Y./ West Genesee) who drove home Johnston with a double. Kelly scored on a wild pitch advancing Krohl to third. Krohl eventually scored on a sacrafice fly by Brian Castonguay.

The Blue Devils dropped Game 1 of the doubleheader 8-4. Krohl had a two run single in the second inning and Ricky Mendiola hit a two-run homerun as a pinch hitter in the seventh. Joe Korszun took the loss.

The Blue Devils now stand at 5-8 on the season while the Diplomats are Erik Krohl finished with three RBI on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Fredonia) 7-3.

Four Days, Four All Americans For Fredonia slipping into the finals as a top-eight finisher, Matter jumped up into fourth place Saturday evening with a 528.85 performance.

Matter's fourth-place finish on Saturday is the The Fredonia diving team will walk away from highest ever by a Blue Devil diver in the 3-meter NCAA Division III Championships with another on the men's side. On the women's side, Kelly four All-Americans.

Sponholz (2009) was a national champion in the All four Blue Devil divers competing in the event. Sponholz and Sarah Ficarro (2013) were championships earned either All-American both runner-ups. or Honorable Mention All-American honors, Arron Carlson (LeRoy, N.Y. / Notre Dame), capped off by two men's performances in the after finishing 12th in the preliminary rounds on 3-meter springboard dive on Saturday.

Saturday in the 3-meter dive, won the consolaIn his first trip to NCAA competition, sophomore tion finals by jumping up into ninth-place with a Jeff Matter (East Aurora, N.Y. / East Aurora) 505.9 score. His finish this year is a large imdelivered the most dynamic performance of the provement from his 23rd-place finish in the same weekend on the 3-meter springboard. After just event last year.

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Carlson was named an Honorable-Mention AllAmerican on Thursday for his ninth-place finish in the 1-meter dive.

Sophomore Meghan Bartlett ( Johnstown, N.Y. / Johnstown) earned All-American status twice this week for her performances in both the 1-meter and 3-meter events. Heather Colby (Owego, N.Y. / Owego), a senior competing in her first NCAA championship event , finished ninth in the 1-meter dive on Friday. She will graduate from Fredonia in May with NCAA Honorable Mention All-American honors (STORY).

Bartlett, Matter, and Carlson are all sophomores and will look to improve on their performances next year.

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Pair Moving Up Women's Lacrosse Leaderboards Contributed Article FSU Sports Information Dept.

Fredonia senior women's lacrosse players Katie Kleine (Cazenovia, N.Y. / Cazenovia) and Marissa Cussins (Corning, N.Y. / Corning-Painted Post West) are moving up the all-time school record books.

During the team's Spring Fling Florida trip against St. Lawrence, Kleine became the school's all-time leader in assists, surpassing the mark set by Laura Culhane in 2011. She is also now ranked second all-time in points (232), and is second in caused turnovers (94).

Kleine needs 45 more points and nine more caused turnovers to become the school's all-time leader in the respective categories. Current head coach and former player Amy Simon holds the record for total points (286), while 2012 graduate Megan Mietelski holds the record for caused turnovers (102).

Katie Kliene, left, and Marissa Cussins. (Photo courtesy of Fredonia) On Monday, Kleine was also named SUNYAC Offensive Player of the Week in women's lacrosse. goals (177). She has been the team's leading goal- Simon is also the school's all-time goal leader A three-time All-SUNYAC selection, Cussins is (242). now third all-time in in points (221) and second in scorer for the past three seasons.

Devils Down No. 17 St. John Fisher four draw controls,and two caused turnovers.

Blue Devil goalkeeper Nicole Burrows (Baldwinsville, N.Y. / C.W. Baker) was credited with six saves.

Fredonia defeated nationally ranked St. John Jordan Johnson had four goals and Samantha Fisher, 17-10, in women's lacrosse Tuesday afterBarton had three goals to lead St. John Fisher. noon.

Fredonia used a pair of four-goal runs to take The Blue Devils improved to 6-1 with the win a 8-3 lead. They jumped out to a 4-0 lead with over the Cardinals, who fell to 5-2 and entered Cussins having a hand in all the early scoring -the week at No. 17 in the IWLCA NCAA Divithree goals and one assist. sion III poll.

After Fisher cut the margin to 4-3, the Blue DevMarissa Cussins (Corning, N.Y./Corning-Painted ils scored the final four goals of the first half -- the Post West) had six goals and two assists to lead first by Cussins, a free-position shot by Polizzi, the Fredonia attack. Katie Miller (Hamburg, and two goals by Miller.

N.Y./Hamburg), Emily Polizzi (Rushville, N.Y. Fredonia scored nine straight goals in the second / Marcus Whitman), and Audrey Yokopovich half to open an 17-8 lead.

(Webster, N.Y. / Webster Thomas) had three goals each while Katie Kleine (Cazenovia, N.Y./ Fredonia closes out its week with a trip to CorCazenovia) had a five-point game -- one goal and tland where they meet the No. 6 ranked Red four assists.

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Contributed Article Associated Press

DALLAS, Texas — Cody Eakin's goal capped off the Dallas Stars' comeback on Monday night.

The Stars trailed by a goal after two periods. ''We talked about desperation, and get dirty and create traffic and get some guys in front,'' Eakin said.

Captain Jamie Benn, Patrick Eaves and Eakin scored in the third period to lift the Stars over the Buffalo Sabres 4-3.

Benn's goal was his second of the game. Eaves' came when he got to the front of the net and the puck deflected off him for a goal.

Eakin's game winner came at 16:46. ''It looked like it would go into overtime until we made that late play,'' Dallas coach Lindy Ruff said. ''Those are the plays you've got to make.''

The Stars' desperation came from their attempt to earn the Western Conference's final wild-card playoff spot.

They have won six of their past seven games. But with nine games left, they remained eight points behind Winnipeg. The Jets won their fi fth in a row on Monday.

The Sabres, last in the NHL with 47 points, are 1-8-2 in their past 11 games. ''We didn't want to let these guys jeopardize or ruin our season,'' Eakin said.

Dallas Stars center Cody Eakin (20) scores a goal against Buffalo Sabres goalie Anders Lindback (35) and defenseman Mike Weber (6) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 23, 2015, in Dallas. The Stars won 4-3. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Sabres coach Ted Nolan noted the difference between the teams. ''They have game-breakers. We don't win a faceoff to save our soul. We have guys from the AHL that are learning on the job, and it's pretty tough.''

Buffalo captain Brian Gionta scored two goals. Matt Moulson had a goal and an assist.

Benn earned his 200th assist on Eaves' goal, which tied the game at 3-3 at 12:35 of the third. ''(Benn) was hurting at the end of the game, but still muscled the rest of the game out for us,'' Ruff said. ''That's what leaders do.''

On the winner, Eakin took a pass from John Klingberg in the left faceoff circle and beat Sabres goalie Anders Lindback, who began the season with Dallas.

Lindback finished with 35 saves. ''I kind of lost my ground there a little bit,'' he said. ''As a goalie, got to find a way.'' ''We got kind of mixed up out at the blue (line), lost coverage and they found the guy breaking to the net,'' Gionta said.

Dallas' Kari Lehtonen made 25 saves.

The Sabres opened the scoring at 13:39 of the first period, when Gionta beat Lehtonen with the rebound of Marcus Foligno's shot.

Buffalo took seven of the game's first 10 shots, but the Stars took over for the remainder of the period.

Including six shots on power plays, Dallas outshot the Sabres 17-9 in the first.

Benn tied the game at 19:31 when he moved in front of the net and tipped Eaves' drive from the point barely across the goal line.

Buffalo put pressure on the Stars in the second period. The Sabres had the period's first eight shots on goal, and cashed in on the power play at 11:07.

Gionta tipped in the puck from a scramble in front after Johan Larsson shot from the top of the right faceoff circle.

SPORTS 35 NASCAR Fans Buzzing Over Debris Cautions

CHAUTAUQUA STAR FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2015

By Jenna Fryer AP Auto Racing Writer

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- There's no way to dance around the fact cautions for debris at Auto Club Speedway twice changed the outcome of the race.

A race that at fi rst should have been won by Matt Kenseth was derailed by a late debris caution. Then Kurt Busch was twice denied a trip to victory lane by yellow fl ags. In all, there were three cautions in the fi nal 25 laps and only once were television viewers shown the actual debris.

So a day after Brad Keselowski's come-from-nowhere Sunday victory in California, NASCAR was again ' under attack for questionable officiating that altered the end of the race. It's a decades-old issue in auto racing, where many of the calls made from race control are subjective.

And for all the transparency that NASCAR is now promoting, there was no explanation available Monday that would satisfy conspiracy theorists convinced the sanctioning body is able and willing to manipulate races.

It didn't help that Busch,

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who had been closing in on taking the white fl ag that would have almost sealed the win, muttered ''WWE,'' on his team radio when a debris caution slowed his pace. The reference was apparently likening NASCAR to scripted television wrestling.

One had to wonder if there was any truth to Busch's gripe. Since Fox Sports did not show the actual debris on two of the fi nal three cautions, no visible evidence was presented in NASCAR's defense.

So here is where it stands now: A fanbase that by nature is largely distrusting of NASCAR now seems to believe series officials conspired to keep Busch out of victory lane.

Why would they do that?

Well, because Busch is two races removed from a NASCAR suspension for an alleged domestic assault on an ex-girlfriend. When the decision fi nally came from authorities to not charge Busch with a crime, he was reinstated by NASCAR and a months-long, embarrassing legal saga closed.

But fans used social media to vent that NASCAR simply wouldn't stand for Busch to win in his second

Matt Kenseth races in front of Kevin Harvick during a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race in Fontana, Calif., Sunday, March 22, 2015. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

race back, and those debris cautions were used as roadblocks on Busch's route to victory.

Not true, insisted NASCAR executive vice president Steve O'Donnell. ''That's a preposterous allegation,'' O'Donnell said Monday. ''It's a number on a race car to NASCAR. We reinstated (Busch) and we made him eligible for championship competition.''

Indeed, when Busch's suspension was lifted following a three-race suspension, NASCAR granted the 2004 champion a waiver that made him eligible to make the Chase for the

Sprint Cup championship should he qualify. A win at California on Sunday likely would have put him in the 16-driver Chase field.

Alas, he'll have to wait another week after debris twice denied him a victory.

Matt Kenseth could certainly relate to Busch's frustration. That was actually his race to win. He had enough gas to get to the fi nish line and was the leader in what was shaping up to be a fuel-mileage race when the fi rst of the three debris cautions was called.

The race leader is never going to be happy about a late caution fl ag, and Kenseth was no exception. But his

day went downhill fast. A mechanical failure on the ensuing pit stop dropped him from racing for the win to a 31st-place fi nish.

Like everyone else, he wondered where the debris was that had ruined his race. ''There's a debris caution and you can't fi nd debris anywhere,'' Kenseth said. ''Of course, the leader always thinks that, I guess.

But I didn't see any (debris) that caution or the next one, so that's always disappointing.''

Sprint Cup Series director Richard Buck said after the race that multiple teams had reported debris on the track, ''so we went ahead and called the caution.

By the time we called the caution, somebody hit (the debris)'' and knocked it out of the racing groove.

Here's the problem for NASCAR: Its television partner does them no favors whatsoever when the debris is not shown on camera. Maybe it was there? Maybe it was not?

If viewers don't see it with their own eyes, they will believe only what they want to believe.

More times than not, the fan at home does not believe NASCAR.

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CHAUTAUQUA STAR FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2015

Not The Smoothest Of Roads To The Masters For McIlroy

Masters is over — at least for now.

AP Sports Writer The first three months of the year were all about Augusta National, and the hype wasn't quite as strong as it could have been. He was Rory McIlroy's road to the Masters was memoasked about it a fair amount, though not enough rable for reasons not many would have imagto consume him. Either way, he was prepared ined. for it.

He missed the cut at the Honda Classic. He "I was expecting to get a lot of questions," he was missing a club at the Cadillac Championsaid. "It's a big deal what I'm trying to achieve ship when he flung his 3-iron into a lake. And over there." his highlight at the Arnold Palmer Invitational It's difficult to measure progress over five was eating a banana split after dinner with the tournaments spread across two months, though King. his win in Dubai and runner-up finish in Abu "He went into it like it was the last supper," Dhabi should not be overlooked.

Palmer said.

McIlroy said the best golf he was playing going It wasn't pretty, but there was no reason for into the Masters was in 2011. He didn't win McIlroy to panic. in five events leading to the Augusta, with a He finished off the Florida swing with two runner-up in Abu Dhabi and a tie for 10th in birdies on the last three holes for a 2-under 70, Dubai and Doral. By that measure, this year Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, acknowledges eight shots behind Matt Every at Bay Hill. He the crowd after hitting from the 18th fairway during has been slightly better. tied for ninth at Doral, though he was still eight the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational There was a glimpse of impatience early in the shots behind Dustin Johnson and never really golf tournament in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, March Florida swing, particularly at Doral when he featured on the weekend.

22, 2015. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) had trouble trusting the difficult shots, such as In 10 rounds over three tournaments, he broke Not since Lee Trevino in 1991 has a player gone the pull with a 3-iron into the lake, and the club 70 only once. that soon followed the ball into the water. Mcto the Masters with a chance to complete the Ilroy managed to turn that into a light-hearted Before heading home to South Florida for two Grand Slam. Trevino never cared for Augusta moment. Donald Trump managed to turn that weeks of work before the Masters, he was asked National, never seriously contended there and if he should be the favorite at Augusta National. besides, he was 51. McIlroy had a four-shot lead into a three-day news event. And then it was time to move on.

"Given how I've been playing, I guess if you go going into the final round in 2011 and shot 80. on form, then probably no," McIlroy said. "But He knows he can play there. He's only 25. And The real culprit has been his wedges and irons.

He's simply not hitting it very close for a reasonit depends how far you take that for back, and he's No. 1 in the world. able chance at making birdie putts. In a tiny you've got to look at previous results there and Beyond the Grand Slam, he can join Tiger sample size, but McIlroy's average proximity all sorts of stuff."

Woods and Ben Hogan as the only players with from 125 yards to 150 yards was 30 feet in the There was no right way to answer the question, three straight majors since the Masters began Florida swing, or about 10 feet farther away so he made an artful escape by adding, "I'm not in 1934. Those opportunities don't come along than his 2014 average on the PGA Tour. a bookie." very often, which is why Woods points to the The good news for McIlroy is no one is talking 2000 PGA Championship (his third straight But he is the favorite. about a slump. And there's something to be said And there will be loads of pressure on McIlroy. major) as his most clutch putting performance. about not peaking too early.

The good news for McIlroy is the buildup to the The opportunity is too great.

By Doug Ferguson

CHAUTAUQUA STAR FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2015

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of 3 to 4 inches of solid ice (blue or black, not white) is the general rule for safety, for individuals on foot.

Five inches of solid ice is more suitable for small groups fi shing togethThe Lake Erie tributaries have now er. Drilling holes or tapping with opened up, and many currently a spud bar to check ice thickness have good flow and color. However, is recommended on your way out, ice jams at the mouths of some or when moving around. Safety ice creeks, likely blocks entry of fresh picks, boot cleats, throw rope and a steelhead. Fishing in those creeks floatation device are recommended will be for holdover fi sh at present. safety supplies. Use good judgment b Exceptions include Silver and Wal- and fi sh with a friend when posnut Creeks, where the creek mouth sible. Those new to ice fi shing can is wide open. Both of those creeks check the Ice Fishing Basics page also looked great this morning. for more information. See the Lake Steelhead can move into CattaContour Maps page for maps orgaraugus Creek as well, but the Catt nized by county. is currently high and muddy. For - those new to steelhead fi shing, see the Steelhead Fishing in Lake Erie Chautauqua Lake Tributaries page for information on Chautauqua Lake still has good steelhead fi shing equipment, locaice of 14-16 inches in most places. tions and links to stream maps.

Access points are a little thinner, but holding up. Be sure to stay well clear of stream inlets. Be aware Dunkirk Harbor that walleye season is now closed Anglers have been catching a few (will re-open on May 2). Anglers trout from the city pier and DEC continue to report good yellow fi shing platform, but fi shing has perch action around the north been slow for most. Spoons, spinbasin at depths of 25-40 feet. Nice ners, jigs, live minnows and egg sized perch of 8-10 inches have sacs are good trout offerings. been found at sites off Long Point, Midway, Prendergast, Bell Tower and Dewittville. Small minnows Ice Fishing have worked best. If you are catchSome lakes still have good ice, ing mostly small perch, a short while others are deteriorating. Ice move can make the difference. will continue to get thinner with Mayville anglers are catching good each passing day, especially near numbers of bluegill and yellow shore. Anglers should stay away perch. There has also been an upfrom stream inlets/outlets and pres- tick in crappie catches, with better sure cracks. Before you head out on action around sunrise and sunset. the ice, remember that a minimum Contributed Article

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