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CHAUTAUQUA STAR FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2015

Nature Center Volunteer Day: Saturday, April 18

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The Audubon Nature Center invites the community to celebrate Earth Day by volunteering at the For more information, call (716) 366-9200 in Dunkirk or (716) Center on Saturday, April 18. This annual tradition beautifies the Nature Center buildings and grounds, 338-0030 in Jamestown. Visit our online community web improves habitat, and makes the sanctuary more visitor friendly. Last year the volunteers pictured here portal at www.starnewsdaily.com. were receiving directions on work to be done in the vegetable garden. General Manager Kristin Korn kristin.korn@star-mediagroup.com

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dirty, dress for the weather, and bring Audubon Center and 9 a.m. - Select work Sanctuary work gloves if they have crew and learn about Sports Editor the importance of what them. Stefan Gestwicki stefan.gestwicki@star-mediagroup.com you are doing Reservations are necesAccount Representative The Audubon Nature Ray Cieslewicz rayc@star-mediagroup.com Center invites the com- 9:30 a.m.-noon - Work, sary to plan for food. Volunteers are asked Creative Director munity to celebrate work, work (and have Damian Dodd damian.dodd@star-mediagroup.com to make reservations Earth Day early by vol- fun!) by Wednesday, April Ad Design unteering at the Center Noon-1 p.m. - Lunch Sarah Lewandowski sarah.l@star-mediagroup.com 15, by calling (716) on Saturday, April 18. and prizes 569-2345 or clicking Public Relations Liaison Scores of volunteers Dan Siracuse dan.siracuse@star-mediagroup.com Volunteers will choose through “Volunteer have made it a springContributing Writers a work crew to join to Day” at www.jamestime tradition to beau- pull non-native plants, townaudubon.org. Katy Wise katy.wise@star-mediagroup.com tify the Nature Center plant native seeds and Dan Meyer dan.meyer@star-mediagroup.com The Nature Center is buildings and grounds, shrubs, spruce up the General Questions & Subscriptions especially grateful to improve habitat, and admin@star-mediagroup.com gardens, pick up trash Cummins Jamestown make the sanctuary as part of the Nature Engine Plant for their more visitor friendly. Center’s Roadside sponsorship of the 2015 Folks of every age and Cleanup, or begin work Volunteer Day. ability work rain or on a new play area. shine and have a blast Volunteers will be dirty Located at 1600 Riverdoing it. After all the and tired at the end of side Road, one-quarter hard work, lunch is it all, but oh-so-satisfied mile east of Route 62 between Jamestown, provided to all volunat the work that got Homemade by Katy See Page 5 New York, and Warteers. done. ren, Pennsylvania, This Great County: Silver Creek The schedule is: Participants are the Audubon Nature 8:30-9 a.m. - Registra- encouraged to wear Center has more than See Page 17 clothes that can get Editor Scott Wise scott.wise@star-mediagroup.com

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five miles of beautifully maintained trails on a 600-acre wetland preserve. Open daily, its three-story building houses the Blue Heron Gift Shop and a collection of live fish, reptiles, and amphibians. One of the most visited exhibits is Liberty, a nonreleasable bald eagle. Interactive displays focus visitors’ attention on ways to celebrate nature hands-on. To learn more about the Center and its many programs, call (716) 569-2345 or visit www.jamestownaudubon.org.

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THEME: GARDENING

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1. Like something fit for a king 6. ___ Testament 9. *Some cities turn abandoned ones into gardens 13. Savory taste sensation 14. 7 15. Wassailing composition 16. Hundred Acre Wood creator 17. “___ show time!” 18. Bizet creation 19. *Type of garden bed 21. *Comes from certain refuse 23. *Plant need 24. Deal with it 25. Greenwich time 28. Not final or absolute 30. Mourner’s emotion 35. Lyric: “____, born is the King of Israel!” 37. Low-____ diet 39. Lacking guile 40. Orbison’s “____ the Lonely” 41. Asci, sing. 43. ____ gin 44. Silk fabric with wavy pattern 46. Loser’s reaction 47. Kept together 48. Protective embankment 50. Wading bird 52. Old operating system 53. Birthday ____ 55. Last word of a story 57. *Begonias and zinnias, e.g. 61. *Small shovel 64. Brag 65. Williams sister’s return 67. Was rebroadcasted 69. George or Jennifer 70. Follow ems 71. Exclude 72. Barely got by 73. *Nutrient-dense ___soil 74. Winter driving hazard

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1. Cuba Libre ingredient 2. Arab ruler 3. Apple variety 4. Embryo sacs 5. A dead body that ____ __ state 6. “Metamorphoses” poet 7. English course 8. Studio 54 genre 9. Member of nomadic Scandinavian people

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10. Black and white treat 11. High rocky hills 12. *Some use fences of it around their gardens 15. Chop-chop 20. Writer _____ Jong 22. Activities, as in military 24. Type of court 25. *Garden ornament 26. Spanish monkeys 27. Denoting the final end or purpose 29. Back talk 31. *Develops after touching poison ivy 32. Ticked off 33. Convex molding 34. *Unwanted plants 36. “Musical” constellation 38. *Tulip starter 42. Bode Miller, e.g.

45. Cheap substitution 49. Afghan monetary unit 51. Saws logs 54. Florida Key, e.g. 56. Persistently complain about 57. “Willing and ____” 58. Barnes & Noble reader 59. Back of neck 60. Second-hand 61. Recipe description 62. PA city and lake 63. Use a ladle 66. Lennon’s partner 68. *Protector from birds

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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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CHAUTAUQUA STAR FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2015

Farm Bureau Hosts 8 th Annual “Pride of Chautauqua”

FREE PUBLIC EVENT WILL SHOWCASE CHAUTAUQUA’S HOME GROWN PRIDE Contributed Article Shults Auto Group as

a sponsor of this year’s event. On display will be a new Chevy pickup truck. Our goal is to fi ll The Chautauqua the back of this pickup County Farm Bureau with non-perishable will host its eighth food items, blankets annual “Pride of and winter clothing, Chautauqua” event on to be donated to local Sunday, April 19 from county food banks and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the soup kitchens following Fluvanna Fire Hall in the event. Get your Jamestown, NY. This group or family togethevent will showcase er and help us support some of the area’s finest this great local cause agricultural products, and fight hunger right offer hands-on achere in Chautauqua tivities for children and County. As a Farm Bufeature live cooking, reau member, you can which will culminate receive a $500 rebate in a sampling of dishes on new Chevy trucks that include local foods at Shults. Stop by the donated by ChautauFarm Bureau table at qua County farmers. Pride of Chautauqua to Come and celebrate the learn more about this bounty our local agriincentive and many culture producers. others you can receive There will be activities as a member. and presentations all There will be a drawafternoon, including ing at the end of the live animal and nursery event for a gift basket demonstrations and fi lled with locally many hands- on kid’s grown and made prodactivities. Look foructs. ward to learning new “We believe that a and exciting recipes strong and viable from the experts to share with your family agricultural industry is beneficial to our and friends! economy, and also to We are excited to have our local communiChautauqua Farm Bureau

ties”, said Karen Barie, chair of the Pride of Chautauqua planning committee and Chautauqua County Farm Bureau Vice President. “This event is a way to not only showcase Chautauqua County’s agricultural industry, but also to take pride

in what this area has to offer- safe, local and convenient access to home grown products. Featured will be growers of local vegetables, fruit, eggs, wine, meat, cheeses, nursery and garden supplies; maple CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

Big Read Snack and Chat

Contributed Article The Great Gatsby’s

historical context and ask attendees to guess the cost of items then Fredonia seniors Ashley and now in a game Weinheimer and Leslea like The Price is Right. Moss, left to right, will They also designed a conduct a Snack and teen activity based on Chat book discussion Jeopardy. For informafor adults at 4 p.m. tion, call 484-7135. Wednesday April 15 at Prendergast Library, 509 Cherry St., Jamestown. They will discuss Prendergast Library

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CHAUTAUQUA STAR FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2015

By Katy Wise Contributing Writer

So here we are, anxiously awaiting the birth of our third little one; our first little girl. Our due date is May 5, and we are currently in our thirty sixth week of pregnancy, but this little girl has decided she wants to be big and is measuring at 43 weeks. 43 weeks? Is that even possible? Aren’t there only 40 weeks in a pregnancy? My thoughts exactly. But let’s factor in the fact that my husband is six feet, six inches tall, and the fact that this is our third pregnancy. We will soon find out via sonogram a better estimate of what her size currently is, but until then I’ll just patiently sit here and write with a humongous belly separating me from my laptop. With this pregnancy, we are constantly getting the questions, ‘So is this your last one?’ and, ‘since it’s a girl, are you done?’ These are the typical pregnancy questions that most people are faced with, but they can really make a parent over think. It doesn’t bother me that people ask these questions, just to be clear. However these kind of

Avoiding the middle child trap subjects can definitely make you over analyze your entire family dynamic. My husband and I are constantly discussing how we don’t want our second child, Andrew to feel like a middle child. Our third baby hasn’t even been born yet, and we are constantly making sure that we don’t ‘middle child’ him. He has his own precious little personality, and his own character quirks. He is completely different from his brother in almost every way, and he resembles a tiny bulldozer who could easily take down a toddler twice his size. He already has more baby pictures than his older brother did, but that’s just technology. When Joshua was a baby, even though this was only 4 years ago, phones still didn’t take photos of great quality. Now it’s incredibly easy to take a great picture on the go somewhere, because most of us have a small, easily accessible ‘camera’ with us wherever we go. The point I’m trying to make has nothing to do with the amount of photos, though. I never want him to feel less valued or less appreciated because he isn’t the oldest or the youngest. I don’t want him to

think that the reason his baby book pages are empty is because I didn’t enjoy his babyhood as much as his brother’s or anything like that. The real reason that they are empty is because I was spending too much time enjoying him and observing every little second of how he and his brother interacted with each other. I always want him to feel like he is special in his own way, and that he never has to compete with his siblings for attention. So how do we go about this? Well for now, we try to make sure to prefer him over his older brother every once in awhile. When it comes to food, or a game or a movie to watch, sometimes we purpose to pick whatever Andrew likes, and not Joshua. This can be a challenge when the child you’re trying to prefer doesn’t exactly have a full vocabulary. But even though he doesn’t, it’s an excellent opportunity for his brother to learn that it’s important to care about other people’s needs and wants, and to learn that what he wants isn’t always the most important. Each of the boys also get special presents just for themselves from time to time, and

special outings with just one parent or both of us. Andrew is still getting the hang of this, as he wants to go in ‘the cah’ every time he sees someone else leaving. Sooner or later we will bridge the communication gap where he can understand that it’s his special time to go somewhere or vice versa.

I’m sure we’ll get better at this as time goes on, our kids get older, etc. For now we’ll do our best to just have our children. Not our oldest, middle and youngest, even if that’s what they are. It won’t define them, it will just be a small part of who they are. So if you are also a parent of three or more

kids, please share with us your ways of avoiding the middle child trap. As always, thanks for reading!

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CHAUTAUQUA STAR FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2015

New Asian Café in Cassadaga

Contributed Article The Yeungs bought

and remodeled the former pizza building at 11 South Main Street The Village of Cas(Rte 60) and named sadaga can now enjoy their new business for a new and exciting res- their daughter, JoJo. taurant experience at Edison Yeung, owner JoJo’s Asian Café. Edi- and chef, has enjoyed son and Melissa Yeung cooking since age 12, looked to relocate their when he was taught in Lakewood restaurant his uncle’s restaurant. to a location with small Edison not only pretown appeal. Caspares traditional Asian sadaga proved to be the dishes, but also enjoys answer to their quest. developing new recipes Village of Cassadaga

and specialty dishes. The menu at JoJo’s Asian Café reflects his wide culinary range and skill. JoJo’s is open Tues-Sun for takeout or eating in. JoJo’s menu can be found on Facebook or by calling 595-3300.

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Art Of Performing Academy Workshop To Begin July 5 With Oboist Colin Maier Contributed Article individual practice,

busking trips to Buffalo Fredonia School of Music and more. “I am so excited to be Classical musicians are helping put together this unique academy invited to a week-long which brings together intensive workshop designed to explore the music and theatre art of performing with professionals to explore the essence of perforoboist Colin Maier. mance,” commented The workshop will run Dr. Hamilton. “This from Sunday, July 5 to week is about discoverSaturday, July 11. Addi- ing and encouraging tional academy faculty one’s own personality include Fredonia oboist to engage more fully Dr. Sarah Hamilton with your audience as and Dr. James Ivey a performer, something of the Department of classical musicians Theatre and Dance. traditionally have not Workshop participants spent a lot of time talkwill have the opportu- ing about.” nity to sharpen their The workshop is open stage presence, explore to all musicians, college entrepreneurship mod- age through professionels in music, engage al, including current in chamber music,

music teachers. Exceptional high school students may apply and be accepted on a space available basis. Applications will be accepted through April 15. For further details on the application process, visit www. fredonia.edu/music/ art_of_performing.asp. The Art of Performing Academy incorporates improvisation, spontaneous group arranging, busking and theatre workshops to inspire participants to cultivate a sense of adventure in their art. Mr. Maier graduated from the University of Calgary in 1997 with a degree in oboe performance and is currently

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FARM BUREAU, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 products and bakery items. A highlight of this event is always the chef prepared food that’s created using locally-grown products. Robert Cross and the staff from 3 C’s Catering in Kennedy, NY will be preparing this year’s sampling. “We thought it was important to show how easy it is to buy local and enjoy local”, said Barie. “People need to see that they too can make the exact same thing in their own home”. Local producers will have their products on display to sample and purchase, and will be on hand to answer questions about their operations in greater detail. According to Barie, the primary benefit of this event is to increase people’s knowledge that quality products are available to them in their own backyards and also to encourage support and membership for our local Farm Bureau. “You hear more and more issues every year regarding food safety concerns that affect the health and well being of your family. People are much more aware

and conscious of the safety of their foods and where their food was produced. Buying local is the easiest way to secure a safe, known food source for your family, and there is nothing like fresh from the farm taste. More and more Chautauqua County Schools are adding locally grown foods to their school lunch programs, which are cheaper, fresher, and help promote our local economy.” If you have eaten today, thank a farmer. Chautauqua County ranks second in the state for the number of farms and fi fth for land in farms. With over 1,500 farms and $161.8 million in annual sales, agriculture in our county continues to be a leading industry. It was once said that: “Agriculture not only gives riches to a nation, but the only riches she can call her own”. Come see Chautauqua’s own riches at the eighth annual Pride Of Chautauqua event. Thank you to our corporate sponsors of this event: Cargill Animal Nutrition; Lake Erie Grape Discovery Center; Farm Credit East; Wegmans Food

Markets; Nationwide Insurance; Z & M Ag and Turf; Shults Auto Group; Webb’s Captains Table Restaurant; Cornell Cooperative Extension; Gramco; Sorrento Cheese and Upstate Niagara Cooperative. We are also truly grateful to all of the local farmers who donate products for our food sampling. Chautauqua County Farm Bureau is a non- governmental, volunteer organization financed and controlled by member families for the purpose of solving economical and public policy issues challenging the agriculture industry.

National Fuel Reminds Customers to Call Before You Dig

Contributed Article Before starting any National Fuel

The season of home improvements is upon us. National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation (National Fuel or the Utility) reminds homeowners and professional contractors to Call Before You Dig.

excavation projects this year, call 811, a toll-free national phone number, or visit www. call811.com. New York state law requires residents to call 811 – a free service – prior to digging in order to prevent accidental damage to underground utility lines.

The national 811 phone number connects callers with local One Call Centers. Operators record the excavation locations and notify National Fuel of callers’ plans. National Fuel then dispatches professional locators to mark the approximate locations of its lines for free. It’s a fast, easy way to

protect yourself and those around you. New York homeowners and contractors should call 811 at least 2 full business days, but no more than 10, in advance of the start of their projects. “All excavation projects – even small or shalCONTINUED ON PAGE 7

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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?

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

NATIONAL FUEL, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 low digging projects like planting trees and shrubs, or installing a fence or mailbox – require a call,” said Emily Ciraolo, spokesperson for National Fuel. “Many of the pipeline leaks and emergencies we respond to each year occur when homeowners and businesses dig on their properties without knowing the location of underground utility lines. These types of accidents can be easily avoided by calling 811 before digging anywhere on your property.” The Common Ground Alliance (CGA), a national association representing the utility industry and commit-

ted to saving lives and preventing damage to underground infrastructure, states that: Every 6 minutes an underground utility line is damaged because someone decided to dig without first calling 811. When you make the call to 811, damage occurs less than 1 percent of the time. Striking a single line can result in injury, repair costs, fines and inconvenient outages. Along with Call Before You Dig, National Fuel cautions that if you smell gas, you should act fast and call 1-800444-3130. Gas leaks can be serious, so if

you notice a smell like rotten eggs or suspect a gas leak, leave the premises immediately and then contact the Utility. To learn more about natural gas safety, visit www.nationalfuelgas.com/forhome/ gassafety.aspx. National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation is the Utility segment of National Fuel Gas Company, a diversified energy company that is engaged in a number of natural gas-related activities. The Utility provides natural gas service to approximately 735,000 customers in Western New York and northwestern Pennsylvania.

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.

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ON THE schedule

Rhythmic Catching & Explorations Observing Hand Drum Critters Program Ages Saturday, April 11, 2015 | 1:30 – 3pm 16+ Friday, April 10, 2015 | 7 – 7:30pm Phoenix Rising Wellness Center 212 Pine St Jamestown, NY 14701 716.640.6860

Hermitage Revealed Friday, April 10, 2015 | 7:30pm 1891 Fredonia Opera House 9 Church Street Fredonia NY 14063 716.679.1891

Little Explorers Saturday, April 11, 2015 | 10am – 12pm Audubon Nature Center 1600 Riverside Road Jamestown NY 14701 716.569.2345

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Chautauqua County Religious Services

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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.

Portland Congregational Church 8649 Church Street Pastor R. Gordon Spiller Sundays 9:30 a.m. 11 a.m. - Sunday School

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

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

Immanuel

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

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

Fredonia Assembly of God

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

Religious Society of Friends

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

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

Fredonia Family Church Fredonia Nondenominational Rev. Michael Lokietek Sunday Service 10 a.m. Tuesday Service 6:30 p.m. Friday Service: 7:00 p.m.

St. Anthony Church

Cushing and Orchard St. Masses: Sat. Evening 4 pm Sundays 8 and 10:30 am

St. Joseph Church

145 East Main St. Masses Sat. 4:30 pm Sundays 8:30 and 11 am.

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.

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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.

Life Tabernacle United Pentecostal Church

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

Christian Science Society

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

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua

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

Fredonia Presbyterian Church

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

St. Paul Lutheran Church

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

Jamestown Christian Fellowship

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

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

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

Missionary Church of Christ

(Iglesia de Cristo Missionra) 1015 N. Main;

Sundays at 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Victory Tabernacle

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

New Hope Community Church

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

Kidder Memorial United Methodist

385 S. Main; 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.

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

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

Bethel Baptist

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

Calvary Baptist

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

Healing Word Ministries

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

New Creation Assembly of God

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

New Creation Assembly of God

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

Blackwell Chapel Ame Zion

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

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

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

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

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;

First Covenant

Fluvanna Community Church

First Church of God

Family Church Jamestown 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.

Judson Fellowship

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

Emmanuel Baptist

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

Alleghany Wesleyan 116 S. Main St. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Service: 6:00 p.m.

610 Spring St. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Service: 11:00 a.m.

Community Chapel

New Hope Community Church

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

Lakewood United Methodist

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

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

New Hope Full Gospel,

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

Lakewood, Gloria Dei,

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

Lakewood Baptist

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

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

St. Mark

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

First Baptist Church of Mayville

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.

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

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.

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.

First Baptist

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

Grace Episcopal

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

Faith Lighthouse Chapel

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

Silver Creek Silver Creek Assembly of God

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.

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

First Baptist Church

South Dayton

West Portland Baptist Church

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

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

HEALTH

By Bradley Jarrett Contributing Health Writer

What you feel doesn’t change how you act; how you act changes what you feel… The truth of this statement is monumental, and cannot be over looked. Often times, our actions are motivated by

By Tonja Dodd Contributing Health Writer

Making good nutrition a lifelong habit is much easier if you start out young - this week I will talk about how you can help the children in your life get started on the right path. Good nutrition is especially important for youth as it impacts their overall growth, development, energy level and mood, giving them a founda-

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THE F.I.T. PROJECT

Do Your Feelings Dictate Your Actions?

feelings. Therefore, many believe action is subject to the external stimuli placed on the body. In reality the contrary is true IF feelings are put in their rightful place. Let me ask you this; and be honest… What puts you in a bad mood? The weather? A co-worker? A crazy driver? How long do you stay in that mood? A minute? An hour? A day? Answers will vary, but this fact remains consistent: as circumstances are PERMITTED to alter our behavior we lose power. Once they influence action, they are victorious over us.

tion of healthy habits for life. It is a subject in which I have worked on and off during my career and more recently have experienced issues with first-hand. Young children want to be just like Mom and Dad and the adults who surround them, and your good example is the best way to influence them. So take a hard look at your own diet. Go heavy on the fruits, vegetables, legumes (beans, nuts and seeds), whole-grains, fish, olive oil and lower fat dairy products. And apply the same diet to your children’s eating patterns. Little ones can eat what adults eat from the start - avoid packaged

Now, I understand it’s snowing in April, your co-worker is a jerk, and the driver in front of you CLEARLY cut you off, but you must understand YOU’RE GIVEN THE ABILITY to choose a response. This capability, unique to humans, gives you the option to be controlled by feelings or DOMINANT over them through the use of effective action. Therefore you have a choice; to be angry or understanding, sad or joyful, hateful or loving. Which do you pick? The decision made will be evident, and judged through the goodness

of your actions. Think about this… You can say you’re tired as a result of gloomy weather, or you can ACT out of joy and respond to the blessings that fill your life each and every day. You can allow the words of a coworker to make you feel insignificant, or you can ACT with purpose, proving to the world just how important you are. You can allow other drivers to make you angry, or you can ACT out of love and say a prayer for them as they pass. Do you see how response will impact your life? Take a close look at the words

Children's Nutrition

baby food and make your own. My daughter (she’s 2 1/2 and the light of our lives) never ate packaged baby food and even as a working-mom, I found time to make “baby” food. It actually is more convenient than you think - take what you already buy/prepare for you and make it for your kids. Not to oversimplify, but essentially, when they are babies, start with bland, soft, small bites and add in more variety of spice and texture as they get older. Toddlers can be picky, no doubt. As a maternal, infant and child nutrition health educator years ago, I had the science and recommendations memorized,

but didn’t have the first-hand experience I now have - and what I counseled the moms on then, does hold true. Try a new food up to 7 times. Your child will change his/her tastes and eventually will eat almost all foods. Make meal time pleasant. Don’t force kids to eat but also make sure you have a variety of nutritious foods available and not junk food. Kids will eat what is available and likely will take the dessert or chips first so, have a variety of healthy choices. For instance, I always have fresh cut-up fruit, vegetables, string cheese and Cheerios handy. And as far “junk” foods go, I suggest you do not introduce them

born when action is subjected to feeling… Tired, Insignificant, Angry. They’re yours if you want them. As for me and my family, we’re moving on with the feelings begotten of effective action; Joy, Purpose, Love. For some reason, they sound better. Now I’ll pose this challenge to you; purpose in your heart to walk with a smile, to laugh no matter how difficult it may be, and to FORGIVE; even when the thought makes your skin crawl. Do these things and you will reap the fruit of a joyful, peaceful life. Once you come to

the full realization of your ability to choose, YOUR world changes. You’ve WON. Every day will be seen as a blessing, and opportunity. You perceive the positive influence your ACTIONS have on others. Lastly, you become a LIGHT in the darkness. So shine brightly, as darkness cannot reign where light is present. How does this relate to fitness? In EVERY way. Fitness is greater than the physical. Actually, “True Fitness” isn’t reached UNTIL it moves into the mental, emotional, and spiritual. Fitness Can Be Greater.

at home - someone else will, like Grandma, daycare or a friend and that’s ok, by then your child will have a taste for a variety of foods that you have presented. Also, at that point when a child is introduced to high sugar/ high fat, packaged foods, don’t deny those foods - offer them as a treat, not an everyday food. Just say no to juice and soda. My daughter’s pediatrician told us to avoid juice altogether, right from the start. Even with my 20+ years of studying health promotion, my husband is still more likely to listen to the doc than me so I was thrilled when Dr. Andy explicitly prescribed no

juice. Other than that initial boost of Vitamin C, juice is simply empty calories. Whole fruits and vegetables will give you all the vitamin C you need, plus much more. I do confess, I grew up on a dairy farm so soda was the competition, however, every dentist, dietitian, doctor and healthcare professional agrees soda promotes bad oral health, poor nutrition and obesity - none of which you would wish upon your children at any age. Looking for more information - check out two of my favorite sources, nutrition.gov and healthychildren.org.

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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."

Lee made many improvements to the community (roadwork, bridges and buildings) and opened up a road to the lake (presently Jackson St). Around this time, he built a 150 ft. long pier with a 75 ft. long “L” shaped portion off Jackson St. He then added a warehouse and The Steamboat Hotel. This started the shipping industry in Silver Creek. It was also the Lee family that donated An early 20th century postcard of the Skewed Arch in Silver Creek (Submitted the land for the Village Park downtown. Photo) Name and IncorpoAve. Both Cleveland War of 1812 and coStar Special Feature ration and Dickinson had owner of a mercantile milling experience in business in Westfield. The original name of The first settlers of New England so they He arrived in Silver the Village of Silver what is now Silver built the first grist mill Creek in 1828, built a Creek was FAYETTE. Creek arrived here for grinding corn. The brick structure to house Village Historian from Massachusetts War of 1812, caused his business (formerly Louis Pelletter found with their families these two men to leave the Ludeman Block on a partial, unidentiin 1803. They were their settlement, leaving the site that is presently fied newspaper clipAbel Cleveland, David John E. Howard as the Rite Aid) and later ping that states, “… Dickinson and John E. only settler. bought John Howard’s the other creek was Howard. These men 350 acres which innamed Silver Creek Silver Creek’s first depurchased over six cluded the waterfront. because in the smooth veloper was Oliver Lee; hundred acres from He built his home on shale bed will be found descendant of William the Holland Land Central Avenue in varieties of ore bearing Brewster of the MayCompany and settled 1832, overlooking the rock. Years of water fl ower, veteran of the on what is now Lake lake. 191 Central Ave., Silver Creek, NY 14136

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constantly flowing over these particles, shining them in the process, gives a glowing silver appearance to the bed of the creek.” Oliver Lee was credited with spearheading the drive to name the village after the unusual creek. The name of the village was changed from Fayette to Silver Creek on February 14, 1826. The Village was incorporated on June 1, 1848 on the petition of Charles H. Lee and others. Noah D. Snow was the first president, as the mayors were called at that time. Abiatha Gates, Charles H. Lee, George W. Tew and Austin Clark were the first trustees. John Tilton was collector, John R. McDonald was clerk and Amos Dow was treasurer. Masonry in Silver Creek Hanover Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, was instituted at Forestville, February 5, 1824.

Oliver Lee, the first developer of Silver Creek (submitted photo)

The charter members included Luther Thwing, Ezra Puffer, Seth Snow, Albert H. Camp, and Warren Griswold. It was Discontinued in 1828 but was re-chartered in 1849. Hanover Lodge still operates today and members continue to contribute to their community and the Chautauqua District. They are perennial winners of the Masonic golf CONTINUED ON PAGE 18

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The Silver Creek National Bank as depicted on an early 20th century postcard (Submitted Photo)

tournament each year.  Big Black Walnut One of the most impressive parts of Silver Creek’s history is the famous Big Black Walnut Tree that once grew here. It was said to have been the biggest tree east of the Rocky Mountains. The tree blew down in 1822, and remained there for three years. Then Luther Heaton, a local grocer, had a thirteen foot section cut from the tree and hollowed out to be used for an addition to his store. The section measured about thirty-one feet in circumference and over ten feet in diameter. A man was said to have ridden through the tree on horseback. A floor was laid and a roof was built on the tree section. The Black Walnut Tree could now seat twenty people. Soon two area businessmen purchased the tree and took it to Buffalo, via Lake Erie, to be exhibited. After

running out of money they were forced to sell the tree. The new owners took it down the newly opened Erie Canal to New York City. The tree was sold and sold again and ended up in a museum in London where it was destroyed in a fire. The Black Walnut Tree stood near where Ward Ave. meets Route 20, and a monument made out of one of the first millstones, now commemorating the spot, was placed there by the N.S.D.A.R. in 1928. The Burning of “The Washington” and the Sinking of “The Lake Erie” During the summer of 1838, The Washington set out on her maiden voyage from Buffalo to Cleveland. At 2:00 am, a fire started in the boiler room of the ship. At the time the boat was about 3 miles off the shores of Silver Creek. People from the village saved several of the passengers, but an

estimated 40 people were lost by burning or drowning. The day following the tragedy, a burial service was held in the orchard on the Oliver Lee estate. Survivors stayed in Silver Creek, hoping for the bodies of relatives to wash ashore. On August 10, 1841, at eight in the evening, the steamship, The Lake Erie, was taking a load of about four hundred emigrants from Buffalo to Erie Pa. When the ship was only a few miles off the shore of Silver Creek a can of varnish ignited and the ship burst into flames. The captain immediately headed toward shore and while

An historical marker noting the area’s first settlers. It is one of nine historical markers located in the village (Submitted Photo)

only about a mile from shore the ship went under. The next morning the shore was lined with over two hundred and fifty dead bodies of those who couldn’t make the swim. This incident is often considered the most tragic of the Lake Erie disasters. The Grain Cleaning Industry The S. Howes Co. has been important in the development of the village. It started in 1864, when the first grain cleaning machinery shop began production with Alpheus and Norman Babcock in charge. The following year Simeon Howes

became a partner and the firms name became known as Howes Babcock and Company, and in the same year they made and sold 200 machines. Later, Albert Horton joined and soon sold his interest to Carlos Ewell but by 1888, Simeon Howes became sole proprietor and the company still bears his name today. At one time eighty percent of all the grain cleaning machinery was being manufactured in Silver Creek. Skew Arch Silver Creek’s famous Skew Arch located over Jackson St. is similar to only two others in the world. A skew arch differs from a regular arch in that the outside angles are parallel but not at right angles. The arch, built in 1869, was designed by a Frenchman who was deaf and dumb. A beautiful rendition of the builders art, a structure that any lover of quality masonry will admire.

Train Wreck In 1886, an eastbound train was traveling to Niagara Falls. Orders called for the train to pass a westbound freight at Silver Creek. The engineer went through the station without stopping. As a result, the two trains rammed head-on around a sharp curve. The baggage car completely telescoped the smoking car. Twenty men were killed. Fortunately, in 1886 women did not ride in smoking cars. The engineer and conductor were indicted for manslaughter for countermanding the dispatchers orders. The Fire of 1921 The most disastrous fire in village history occurred in 1921. Firecrackers started the blaze which destroyed the Methodist Church, the Park Ave. Hotel, the trolley station, the grandstand of the ball park and other buildCONTINUED ON PAGE 18

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Our Town Silver Creek 4: The Village Park in 1878 (submitted photo)

ings on the west side of Main St. The Silver Creek Fire Department is a centerpiece of the community and also maintains a fantastic lakeside training and recreation facility. Equipped with the most up to date and modern equipment this Fire Department second to none in the county. Howard “Bob” Ehmke Silver Creek’s most famous resident is Howard ‘Bob’ Ehmke. He was the surprise starter and pitching hero of the 1929 World Series. This heartwarming story of Connie Mack agreeing to start aging pitcher Howard “Bob” Ehmke in the first game of the 1929 World Series after Ehmke said, “Mr. Mack, there is

one great game left in this old arm.” And sure enough, there was. Ehmke struck out thirteen of the Chicago Cubs for the Philadelphia Athletics in the first game. This stood as the World Series record until 1953. Just a tidbit for your information another thing that Bob Ehmke did that will live forever in baseball history; he gave up the first homer on his way to 60 to Babe Ruth on April 15th 1927. Zoolooland There was even a zoo in Silver Creek at one time. “Zoolooland”, as it was called, was located near the present post office. It all started in the summer of 1924 when the mayor purchased two ostriches. Soon following some alligators were contributed to the collection and finally a

few monkeys completed the little zoo. A concession stand was built in front of the zoo. During the winter months the animals became too much of a problem and finally in 1927 the Chamber of Commerce decided to sell the zoo. A Buffalo man bought the zoo and that ended Silver Creek’s great attraction. Location, Location, Location, One of the most spectacular views at sunset on Chautauqua Lake are from Hideaway Bay. A little known spot that opens up magically after you wind your way through the historic skew arch. Hideaway Bay Restaurant will reopen this spring after repairs and again let us dine with the finest view of a sunset imaginable. Grape Festival

Silver Creek native and professional baseball player Howard “Bob” Emke (Submitted Photo)

The Festival of Grapes is always the third weekend of September and features a ride midway, food vendors, wine tent, children’s and adult events, live music, craft fair, grape stomping and a grand parade that begins on Sunday at 1 p.m. in downtown Silver Creek. The grape stomping contest inspired by Chautauqua County’s most famous personage Lucille Ball, is always

the highlight of the weekend. So whether it’s for the special occasions or the beauty that this unique community offers every day come and spend some time. Reference: New York Roots. Org, History at Rays Place – Chautauqua, Chautauqua County History, Philadelphia Athletics Historical Society, Chautauqua County

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Five Top Home Improvements That Raise Your House’s Resale Value StatePoint

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What to Know Before You Replace Your Home’s Siding

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Editor’s note: This is the National League half of my yearly MLB preview and predictions. The American League article ran in the April 3 edition of the Chautauqua Star and can also be found at starnewsdaily.com. While the season may have started this week, running this article five games into the season isn’t exactly cheating. The season is 162 games long for goodness sake. If any team clinches a playoff spot in the first week, a retraction article will have to be written. Or something. It’s also a good thing that this didn’t run last week as the Padres weren’t done loading up and the Braves weren’t done selling off parts. The landscape of the National League continues to change. Which teams will be on top come season’s end. Let’s take a look.

surely be on ESPN’s Top 10 plays nearly every day, too. That guy is a wizard with the glove. What could go wrong: This offense is not going to be good. Not good at all. If a pitcher can get past Freeman, they have eight easy outs until they have to face him again. Nick Markakis was brought in to replace the Jason Heyward, but the longtime Oriole is coming off of a neck injury and his best days are definitely behind him. Simmons can barely hit his weight. Eric Young Jr. takes over in center field, but speed only gets you so far. Jonny Gomes is somehow starting in left field. Chris Johnson’s crazy flukey 2013 season was followed by a season in which he was worth -1.3 WAR. That’s right, the Braves would have won 1.3 more games had they plugged in a replacement-level player at third base. And then there’s the bullpen. With Craig Kimbrel now on the West Coast, 38-year old Jason Grilli will take over as closer and have tire fire Jim Johnson setting up for him. If (and that’s a big if) the Braves have a late lead, it’s anything but safe. Outlook: The rotation is already expected to be good, but if the starting five isn’t anything but great, this team is going to lose a ton. The offense is just terrible. That can’t be emphasized enough. Just terrible. Gosh it’s bad. PREDICTION: 4th place in East.

ATLANTA BRAVES (2014 season: 79-83, 3rd place in East) What to like: The top of the starting rotation should MIAMI MARLINS (2014 be solid with Julio Teheran season: 77-85, 4th place in and Alex Wood. Shelby East) Miller was brought over from St. Louis and still has potential to develop into an ace. What to like: Giancarlo Eric Stults is no slouch either. Really, the rotation should be Stanton might be the best solid barring any injuries. First baseman Freddie Freeman is player (not named Mike one of the unheralded superstars of the league, as well. His Trout) on the planet. His numbers were all down just a tick in 2014, but he put up a power is what he’s known for, 5.5 WAR season in 2013. He won’t even turn 26 until very but this is a very good defensive player with a ton of range late in this season, so there’s reason to believe Freeman will only continue to improve. Shortstop Andrelton Simmons will CONTINUED ON PG 29

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NATIONAL LEAGUE PREVIEW, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 28 and a plus arm. His speed isn’t like Dee Gordon or anything, but pitchers will definitely think twice about just pitching around him, because he can turn a walk into a double pretty quickly. The entire outfield is just stacked. Christian Yelich in left and Marcell Ozuna in center are two of the rising stars in the league. And again, both players are solid at the plate, on the bases and in the field. Having veteran Ichiro Suzuki as an insurance policy isn’t too shabby, either. Michael Morse will add some pop at first base, something the team was missing last season. What could go wrong: The rotation isn’t great. In a division that sports some of the best pitching staffs in all of baseball, that could certainly hurt Miami. Henderson Alvarez is good, but horribly inconsistent. Mat Latos was a decent pickup, but his career is on the downslope. Dan Haren isn’t any good and doesn’t even want to be in Miami. Expect him to get traded to the West Coast shortly. It’s old news, but the ballpark probably doesn’t do the team any favors. Stanton’s power translates anywhere, but guys like Jarrod Saltalamacchia and Morse will probably lose a lot of home runs. The worst thing about the Marlins is that they play in the Nationals’ division. Outlook: The Marlins have been a hot pick to grab one of the National League wild cards. While there’s talent there, it’s hard to see this team getting over the hump with that rotation. The bullpen is okay and two teams in the division aren’t good at all, so they should stockpile some wins, but probably not enough. PREDICTION: 3rd place in East.

What to like: Hmm…what could there possibly be to like about a team that finished 23 games out of first place, got outscored by 68 runs and actually got worse? Well…Ken Giles is supposed to be pretty good. Once Jonathan Papelbon gets traded, Giles will take over as the team’s closer of the future. Grady Sizemore is on the team. That’s fun. Chase Utley had a nice career resurgence last season. Ryan Howard makes some funny cameos on ‘The Office’ and ‘It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia.’ That’s all. This team is miserable. What could go wrong: It’s not so much a matter of things going wrong as a matter of things going as expected. Once Cole Hamels is traded, Aaron Harang is going to be the team’s No. 1 starter. Does that sound like a playoff team? Or even a non-100-loss team? Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg truly must cry when he fills out his lineup card. No manager in the history of the league could win with this team. Jeff Francoeur is on the roster. Jeff Francoeur. Yikes. Outlook: If it’s not obvious, this team is going to be hideously bad. All of those years of mortgaging the future to make runs at the World Series are about to be paid for. Cover your eyes if you’re a Phillies fan. This is going to be a bumpy road. PREDICTION: Last (is there anything lower than last?) place in the East.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS (2014 season: 96-66, 1st place in East) What to like: It’s almost not fair the elite pitching that Washington has stockpiled. The rotation NEW YORK METS (2014 season: 79-83, last season was already amazing with Stephen 2nd place in East) Strasburg, Jordan Zimmermann, Gio Gonzalez, What to like: If everyone stays healthy, this Doug Fister and Tanner Roark. Then the Nats rotation is going to be a lot of fun to watch. The went all in and signed Max Scherzer to a monageless Bartolo Colon just keeps going. Jacob ster contract. That pushes Roark, who won 15 deGrom is coming off a season in which he won games and carried a 2.85 ERA last season, to the bullpen. The 2014 Manager Rookie of the Year in the N.L. Jonathon Niese of the Year, Matt Williams, has some flexibility with his lineup. There is plenty and Dillon Gee are well above-average at the of power (Bryce Harper, Anthony Rendon, Ian Desmond, Jayson Werth), and back end of the rotation. But Matt Harvey is speed (Denard Span, Harper). There are some guys banged up to start the seathe guy to watch. If he comes back to the form son, but with a full lineup, this is a solid batting order from 1-8. Mostly though, that made him must-watch baseball in 2013, the Mets are going to win a lot it’s that rotation. of games. David Wright has supposedly rediscovered his power stroke, which What could go wrong: For all the depth in the rotation, there’s not a whole could go a long way towards boosting an offense that won’t be in the top-10. lot of depth for position players. Combined with injury history, the Nats could The Mets believe in Juan Lagares enough to have just given him an extension, find themselves shorthanded at various times during the season. Ryan Zimso perhaps that’s a sign of things to come as well. merman hasn’t been healthy in years. Bryce Harper is bound to miss time. What could go wrong: The offense probably has the ceiling of being averRendon hasn’t stayed healthy since before his college days. Werth is already age. There’s just nothing special here. In fact, the Mets could be among the banged up. Span is out for another few weeks. Injuries are a concern for any lowest scoring teams in the league. They’ll need to win some low-scoring team, but Washington really is ill equipped for such a situation. Also, Matt games and that might amplify the fact that the bullpen might not be great Williams seems like a terrible manager. How he won MotY is beyond compreeither. Curtis Granderson has certainly not been worth the big money the Mets hension. gave him. Wilmer Flores is an offensive black hole. Michael Cuddyer is movOutlook: The pitching rotation combined with the relatively awful division ing from the most hitter-friendly stadium to possibly the least hitter-friendly could equal a Major League high number of wins for Washington. There’s stadium. Travis d’Arnaud has failed to live up to the hype. almost no debate on which team is going to win the division. It’s just a matter Outlook: The arrow is pointing up for the Mets franchise. Unfortunately, the of performing in the playoffs, where the Nats have struggled mightily despite team right now fits the game of baseball as a whole — no offense. You need recent regular season success. This team is already all in for this season, look to score runs to win games and that might not for mid-season moves a plenty should anything look like a weak point. PREhappen. Of course, playing the Phillies and the DICTION: 1st place in East. Braves will fatten up the win total. This team could push .500 if all goes well. PREDICCHICAGO CUBS (2014 season: 73-89, last place in Central) TION: 2nd place in East. What to like: The Cubs decided their youth movement wasn’t coming along fast enough and threw wads of cash at Jon Lester to get the former Red Sox PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES (2014 season: 73-89, last place in East) CONTINUED ON PG 30

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NATIONAL LEAGUE PREVIEW, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 29 ace to head their rotation. Added to Jake Arrieta, Travis Wood and Jason Hammel, that’s a pretty solid top four starters. Anthony Rizzo is probably the best first baseman in the National League. The guy can flat out rake. There are high hopes for Jorge Soler in right field. It’s impossible to talk about the Cubs and not mention top prospect Kris Bryant. The third baseman positively destroyed opposing pitching in Spring Training, but thanks to some terrible rules on free agency, the Cubs sent their superstar to Triple-A. Once he comes up, the Cubs could really take off. Joe Maddon is an excellent manager, too. That was a great hire. What could go wrong: Defensively, the Cubs aren’t good. Offensively, the Cubs aren’t good. Yes, Rizzo is great, but Dexter Fowler, Chris Coghlan and Mike Olt are 1/3 of this team’s starters. Miguel Montero has hit .230 and .243 the past two seasons, respectively. Javier Baez was so bad last year and in Spring Training that he got sent down to Triple-A. Starlin Castro hit .292 last year, but was worth only 2.0 WAR thanks to awful defense and little-tono power. The bullpen seems to be made up of a bunch of castoffs with Jason Motte and Phil Coke back there to inspire as little confidence as possible. Outlook: Along with the Marlins, the Cubs have been the sexy pick as surprise team in the National League for people looking for 2015’s version of last season’s Royals. Maybe we should hold our jets on that one. The Royals didn’t go from last to first and neither will the Cubs. No matter how highly touted, not every rookie is going to pan out immediately. Plus every team in the Central is good, so wins will be hard to come by. PREDICTION: 5th place in Central. CINCINNATI REDS (2014 season: 7686, 4th place in Central) What to like: It seems topsy turvy to start with the closer, but there’s no doubt that Aroldis Chapman is the Reds’ best player. The Reds only have to play eight-inning games because no one can touch Chapman in the ninth. Johnny Cueto is among the 10 best starting pitchers in all of baseball, too. He begins his contract year, so he’ll be looking to increase his price tag every time he takes the mound. Todd Frazier and Devin Mesoraco have become very good players. Bounce-back seasons from Joey Votto, Jay Bruce and Brandon Phillips could suddenly make this team very relevant. Billy Hamilton’s speed is unlike anything else in the game. What could go wrong: If Phillips, Bruce and Votto continue on their downward spirals, the Reds are toast. And not just for this year, either, but for the foreseeable future. There’s an awful lot of money tied up in those three. The rotation after Cueto is shaky. Mike “Paid like an ace, but pitches more like a No. 4” Leake has bounce-back potential. Anthony DeSciafani, Jason Marquis and Raisel Iglesias round out the rotation. Did you fall asleep yet? Both Mesoraco and Frazier need to prove that last year wasn’t a fluke, too. Really, a lot could go wrong with this team. Outlook: As with the upstart Cubs, the Reds are just in a tough spot because the division is so good. If their veterans play up to their potential, there’s no doubt the Reds will be right in the thick of the race. But that didn’t happen last season. Marlon Byrd was added and should make an immediate impact, but first base, second base and right field will be the keys. The haul the Reds can

get for Cueto should they be out of the race will be massive, too. That could be an immediate franchise reboot. PREDICTION: 4th place in Central. MILWAUKEE BREWERS (2014 season: 82-80, 3rd place in Central) What to like: The Brewers traded for first baseman Adam Lind to shore up a position of incredible weakness. That move gave the Crew a truly scary lineup from top to bottom, should everyone perform up to their standards. Carlos Gomez is extremely unlikeable to non-Brewers fans, but there’s no denying his talent and flare. Scooter Gennett had a wonderful season at second base. Jean Segura fell off steeply from his breakout 2013 season, but is only 25 years old and certainly could rebound. Jonathan Lucroy became arguably the game’s best catcher last year. Ryan Braun is now a season removed from his suspension and was one of the game’s best players not too terribly long ago. Khris Davis has monstrous power. Aramis Ramirez is still producing despite approaching 37 years old. What could go wrong: The rotation looks to be about as average as can be. Kyle Lohse is the de facto “ace” with Matt Garza a solid No. 2, but the rest is just meh. In an era where it seems like every team is stacked with pitching, the Brewers are going the other way. That’s a move that could definitely backfire. The bullpen shouldn’t be too terribly reliable, either, despite re-signing closer Francisco Rodriguez. It’s fair to question whether last year’s terrible collapse will weigh on this team, too. They were (record-wise) the best team in baseball for a majority of the season and ended up barely above the .500 mark. That’s the kind of collapse that can damage the collective psyche of a team. Outlook: The Brewers are a better team than a lot of national pundits are giving them credit for. If guys like Jimmy Nelson and Mike Fiers can be solid back-of-the-rotation arms, there’s no reason that Milwaukee can’t compete with the Pittsburghs and the St. Louis’ of the division. Of course, that’s also assuming breakout guys (Lucroy, Gennett) can repeat last season’s success and veteran guys (Braun, Ramirez) continue to hit. PREDICTION: 3rd place in Central. PITTSBURGH PIRATES (2014 season: 88-74, 2nd place in Central, 1st N.L. Wild Card) What to like: The young, talented outfield of the Pirates has garnered a lot of attention and rightfully so. Perennial MVP-candidate Andrew McCutchen is flanked by Starling Marte and Gregory Polanco. The infield is more than capable with 2014 All Star Josh Harrison taking over the duties as every day third baseman. Neil Walker, Pedro Alvarez and Jordy Mercer all provide some pop at the plate. On paper, this offense looks great. The bullpen has been a strength in Pittsburgh for years and should continue with the likes of Tony Watson and Mark Melancon. Manager Clint Hurdle is one of the best in the business, too. His presence has changed the culture for this franchise. What could go wrong: The rotation is thin, for sure. Francisco Liriano and Gerritt Cole should be fine, but after that, it gets shaky. A.J. Burnett is back, but he led the league in losses last season. Jeff Locke is a former All Star, but doesn’t inspire much confidence. Charlie Morton is fine when healthy, which is never. There’s help in the Minors, but this is a cost-aware franchise that won’t CONTINUED ON PG 31

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NATIONAL LEAGUE PREVIEW, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 30 burn a year of service time for a top prospect. Losing catcher Russell Martin to the Blue Jays isn’t going to do the team any favors, either. He was a key part of two Pirates playoff teams. Outlook: The N.L. Central is the best division in baseball. There are legitimate arguments for any of the five teams to win the division. Pittsburgh has certainly been a on a nice run the past few seasons and that confidence has to count for something. The Bucs are looking to win the division this year. They’ve done the Wild Card game (won in 2013, lost in 2014) and a one-anddone playoffs is hard to swallow. This is a deep team with a loaded system that’s ready to take the next step…almost. PREDICTION: 2nd place in the Central, 1st N.L. Wild Card. ST. LOUIS CARDINALS (2014 season: 9072, 1st place in Central) What to like: The Cardinals are never a trendy pick because they’re never a trend, they’re a staple. Once again this year, it certainly appears as if the Cardinals have the team to beat in the N.L. Central. Jason Heyward was brought over after the tragic passing of Oscar Tavares. He’ll fit nicely into an offense with Matt Carpenter, Matt Holiday, Matt Adams, Yadier Molina and Jhonny Peralta. Jon Jay certainly made improvements as the every day center fielder last year, too. Kolten Wong is a rookie no more and will be counted on for big at-bats. The pitching will be very Cardinals-esque once again. Adam Wainwright will continue his Hall of Fame career. Lance Lynn will continue to be underrated and stellar, though not flashy. John Lackey and Michael Wacha are at opposite ends of their careers, but both provide major value. Trevor Rosenthal emerged as a fantastic closer and will continue that role in 2015. What could go wrong: Trying to find a weakness with the Cardinals year in and year out is one of the toughest tasks of any preview. They’re one of the premier franchises in all of baseball for a reason. The relief corps did take a hit when Pat Neshek left via free agency. His production will be hard, though not impossible, to replace. Defense in left field and shortstop might be a concern, but it’s dynamic at catcher and right field, so that’s not really a weakness either. Outlook: It looks like we can pencil the Cardinals into the playoffs once again. Many teams in the Central have their eyes on the division crown, but to be the best, you have to beat the best. It’s going to be a tough task knocking off the Cardinals this season. The Padres gathered some stars to wear the same uniform. The Cardinals are a team. There’s a big difference. PREDICTION: 1st place in Central.

year as a rookie last year. Pitching? Good grief. Defense? Mark Trumbo might as well not even bring a glove with him to the outfield. So very terrible. Outlook: It would go down as the single greatest upset in the history of professional sports if the Diamondbacks aren’t the worst team in the league this year. Rookie manager Chip Hale has an impossible task ahead of him, so hopefully management doesn’t immediately make him the scapegoat. PREDICTION: Last place in the West. COLORADO ROCKIES (2014 season: 66-96, 4th place in West) What to like: Playing in Coors Field, the Rockies will always be able to put up runs. Add in the fact that they have some legitimately great hitters in Troy Tulowitzki and Carlos Gonzalez and this is a lineup to fear. Young players like Chris Dickerson, Charlie Blackmon and Nolan Arenado had some great moments last season and will be counted on again. Arenado is the best defensive third baseman in the league. Between him and Andrelton Simmons of the Braves, that’s basically the entire Top 10 plays on ESPN every week. Top prospect Eddie Butler should get a shot at the Majors this year. The guy can throw a baseball through a brick wall, so he might be Coors-proof. The defense is good and the offense should be great. What could go wrong: It’s easy to pick on Rockies pitching. It’s always been awful because of their stadium. It’ll probably be quite bad again this year, though there’s help in the Minors. The Rockies have invested draft picks in arms and it might finally start to pay off. Justin Morneau had a great resurgence last year, but a drop-off can almost assuredly be expected. The bullpen is awful — maybe the worst in the league. They have 42-year old LaTroy Hawkins closing again because Rex Brothers was so awful in that role. You can’t mention the Rockies without talking about injuries. Injuries to Tulo and CarGo have seemingly derailed the Rockies every season. No team could lose its best two players and be okay. Outlook: The Rockies are a tough team to sort out because on paper, they’re great. They would contend for a playoff spot if all things were equal. But all things aren’t equal and the Rockies will deal with injuries. That’s just the way of the world. Tulo will hit .400 for the first month of the season and then play 15 more games the rest of the season. And that bullpen will blow many, many games. PREDICTION: 4th place in the West.

LOS ANGELES DODGERS (2014 season: 94-68, 1st place in West) What to like: Clayton Kershaw is the best player in the division. He won 21 games last year while missing the first few weeks of the season. He’s going to once again be almost an automatic win every fifth day. Zack Grienke is generally considered one of the best No. 2 starters in the game, too. The lineup is stacked. Adrian Gonzalez, Yasiel Puig and Carl Crawford were joined by newcomers Jimmy Rollins, Howie Kendrick, Yasmani Grandal and rookie Joc Pederson (who admittedly got a cup of coffee in the Bigs last season). That’s a deep, balanced lineup right there. Scott Van Slyke and Andre Either are more than capable backup outfielders in case of injury.

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS (2014 season: 64-98, last place in West) What to like: If you don’t love Paul Goldschmidt, you’re not a baseball fan. This guy is amazing. He is somehow a five-tool player while playing first base, which doesn’t seem possible. There’s a very real chance that Goldy is the only even remotely redeeming aspect of the Diamondbacks organization. Cuban rookie Yasmany Tomas brings some intrigue, but if Spring Training showed us anything, it’s that Tomas is no Jose Abreu. What could go wrong: As with Philadelphia, this isn’t so much a “what could go wrong” as “what IS wrong.” The team is trash up and down the roster, excluding Goldschmidt and only Goldschmidt. Chris Owings had a decent CONTINUED ON PG 32

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NATIONAL LEAGUE PREVIEW, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 31 What could go wrong: It’s hard to keep that “team feel” while dealing with so much turnover. The team has a brand new middle infield with Rollins and Kendrick. That’s a combo you’d like to see have some experience together. The bottom of the rotation has the potential to be garbage. We’re talking maggotinfested, eye-burning stench garbage. Yes, Brandon McCarthy was suddenly good with the Yankees, but he was never good before then. And Brett Anderson? For a team spending a bajillion dollars on payroll, it’s hard to believe Anderson is the best the Dodgers could do. For a team with high expectations, it’s fair to wonder about how that affects players. What if they get off to a slow start? Don Mattingly is seemingly always on the hot seat. Outlook: The Dodgers will always be a team to keep an eye on, for better or for worse. It’s hard to root for a team that just spends money to acquire a team, but the Yankees of the late 1990s were must-watch TV because half the population was Yankees fans and the other half just wanted to see them lose. The Dodgers have that…minus the winning World Series’. PREDICTION: 1st place in West. SAN DIEGO PADRES (2014 season: 77-85, 3rd place in West) What to like: Yes, nearly the entire lineup is now filled with big names and potentially big bats, but let’s start with the starting pitching. James Shields joins holdovers Tyson Ross, Andrew Cashner and Ian Kennedy. That’s a solid 1-4. Brandon Morrow is penciled in at No. 5, but that’s less exciting than the first four. The bullpen was looking weak, but then the Pads suddenly acquired Craig Kimbrel and all was right in the world. It pushed Joaquin Benoit to the setup role and everyone else down one notch. That’s a good thing, for sure. The offense has loads of potential. Justin Upton is a legitimate star, but bounce-back seasons are expected from Matt Kemp and Wil Myers as well. Jedd Gyorko was a bright spot on a bad team last year, so he should thrive now that he’s surrounded by loads of talent. What could go wrong: There’s a big difference between a good team and a roster full of good players. The Padres have to hope they picked the right players to gel together and become a cohesive team. There are former All Stars at nearly every position, but guys like Kemp, Myers and Will Middlebrooks have struggled mightily at times in their careers, too. Derek Norris has a great beard, sure, but is he as good as he showed last year or was that Oakland magic? And what effect will PetCo Park have on all of this right-handed power? The stadium has a reputation for being a place where righties generally struggle. Oh, and the defense? Awful. Myers wasn’t even a good right fielder, so him in center could be a disaster. Kemp and Upton are nothing special, either. The middle infield will have no range at all.

Outlook: Again, this is going to be a fun team to watch if nothing else. There are plenty of stars, but it’s anyone’s guess whether they’ll turn out to be a goo team. The pitching is certainly there and the stadium will only make guys like Shields even more effective. But the defense is bad, perhaps taking that pitching advantage away. Getting Kimbrel was a huge boost and only cemented the fact that the Padres are going for it right now. Future, shmuture. San Diego is all about the present. PREDICTION: 2nd place in West, 2nd N.L. Wild Card.

SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS (2014 season: 88-74, 2nd place in West, 2nd N.L. Wild Card, World Series Champions) What to like: You have to love Buster Posey. The guy rakes at the plate while playing the game’s most demanding defensive position. Bruce Bochy has also solidified himself as one of, if not the, best managers in baseball. The team has won three of the past five World Series titles, for goodness sake. How do you argue with that? Brandon Belt has developed into a very nice player at first base and Joe Panik came out of nowhere at second base to really help the Giants win last year’s Series. What more can be said about Madison Bumgarner? The guy was lights out and as cool as the other side of the pillow in the playoffs last year. What could go wrong: Well, it’s not an “even” year, so the Giants are in trouble before the season even starts. But they’re also in trouble because sparkplug Hunter Pence is out for a while after getting drilled by a pitch in a Spring Training game. That leaves the outfield as Nori Aoki, Angel Pagan and Gregor Blanco. Yeah, that’s not good. Losing Pablo Sandoval hurts, too. He was a huge part of those three championship teams. The offense is going to struggle at least until Pence comes back. And the pitching is already getting battered with injuries. Matt Cain is on the DL. Jake Peavy is hurting. Tim Hudson is old, so who knows there. Tim Lincecum has been largely ineffective the past few seasons. Ryan Vogelsong already allowed two three-run homers in his first start (yes, this is being written during games). Outlook: Bochy is a genius, no doubt, but he has a tough task ahead of him. Add in the fact that both Los Angeles and San Diego look to be extremely improved and the Giants face a tough road to the playoffs. With injuries already mounting, that really doesn’t look like a realistic outcome. There’s just not enough talent left on this roster. PREDICTION: 3rd place in West. Stefan Gestwicki is the sports editor of the Chautauqua Star. Comments on this article or any other can be directed to stefan.gestwicki@star-mediagroup.com.

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Golfer's

D i a ry

GOLF ETIQUETTE: WE ALL NEED A REFRESHER COURSE (PART 2) By Stefan Gestwicki Star Sports Editor

Editor’s Note: This is part two of a two-part feature. The ﬁrst part is available online at starnewsdaily.com or in the April 3 edition of the Chautauqua Star. It’s often said that golf is a gentleman’s game. I’m more apt to call it a frustratingly difficult, intensely enjoyable, occasionally rewarding, wonderfully competitive game — but to each their own. Let’s stick with that “gentleman’s game” theme for a minute. When average Joe goes out to play nine or 18 holes on a Sunday afternoon, there isn’t a referee watching over their shoulder. There’s no one carrying a rulebook and enforcing every minor detail of the game. There are plenty of actual rules that probably get broken during a round. But perhaps more importantly, there are almost assuredly some unwritten rules that get broken. I asked golf professionals, golf course owners and just your average golfers for input on this article. What do you see or hear out on the golf course that really shouldn’t happen? The response was pretty overwhelming. There are so many things that people simply either don’t know or straight up ignore. Neither of these situations is okay. If everyone on the course follows proper etiquette, there’s a much greater chance that everyone has a more enjoyable experience and the course stays beautiful. y This week I want to talk about proper course care as well as some general consideration tips. COURSE CARE — It’s important to remember that most courses (especially here in Western New York) are simply family-owned businesses. They’ve invested their time, money and lives to providing a beautiful place for us to play golf. Let’s respect that by taking care of the course. Not only that, but don’t we all want the course to be in tip-top shape when we play it? Let’s keep it that way for the next group of golfers. - Repair your divots, people. It takes five seconds to pick up your chuck of grass and dirt and put it back where it came from. Give that turf a little press with your foot and you’re good to go. Some courses provide a seed mix in case you really explode your divot. Simply pour a little bit of

the mix in the hole and you’re on your way. It’s amazing how many people don’t do this, despite how easy it really is. - Also fi x your ball marks on the green. There are special tools for this, but you can also use a spare tee pretty effectively. It’s hard to describe the right technique to do this, but it’s almost counter intuitive. You want to push inwards, not upwards. If you get in under the ball mark and push up, you’re going to rip the roots of the grass, killing it and leaving brown spots on the green. This goes for spike marks on the green, too. Nobody likes when their putt rolls over a random bump and takes the ball off its course. - If the clubhouse attendant tells you it’s cart path only or to use the 90-degree rule, please adhere to that. If the fairways are wet, a golf cart can tear those suckers up very quickly. These rules weren’t put in place to take away from your enjoyment of the game. The guy that gives you the key isn’t snickering behind your back. These rules are to keep the course looking its best. - Bring the rake with you into the sand trap and use it when you’re done hitting your shot. Also, when entering the bunker, do so at the lowest point. Avoid walking on the steep face of the bunker. Rake the area you played from as well as any footprints left in the sand. - There’s no excuse for littering anywhere, but especially not on the golf course. This includes cigarette and cigar butts. There are designated places to dispose of such things. No one wants to have their home course become an ashtray. PLAYER CONSIDERATION — This was discussed in regards to safety, but again, you’re not the only person out trying to enjoy a round of golf. Be considerate of other players.

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- Golf can be frustrating, yes, but try to keep profanity at a minimum or at least not loud enough for the golfers on the next hole to hear you. First off, it’s distracting whenever you hear a shout, etc. but also keep in mind that there are often families golfing together. Other outbursts of frustration such as club throwing are also unacceptable. - Music, really? When I was playing down in North Carolina in February, the twosome ahead of us was blaring music from their phones in their cart. We could hear it 400 yards away. If it was Talking Heads or Depeche Mode or something I could understand, but com’on. No that’s not true. Nothing like that is acceptable unless you’re playing in some crazy tournament (see, Cassadaga Country Club). Even then, you should make sure it’s okay with the nearby groups. - Dress like you belong on a golf course. Not every course is going to require a collared shirt and slacks, but showing up in fl ip flops and an old Michael Jordan jersey is disrespectful to the game. This is a perfect example of something that’s technically legal, but shouldn’t be done, even on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Respect yourself and respect the game. - Be quiet when another player is hitting their ball. This obviously includes golfers in your own group, but other groups as well. If you see a player about to hit their ball, stop your cart and your conversation. You’d want people to keep quiet during your shot, so do the same for others. - Be mindful of where you’re standing. No, you might not technically be in a player’s backswing, but your presence is assuredly felt. How hard CONTINUED ON PG 36

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Local Spring Sports Schedule

Saturday, April 18 at Southwestern, 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 21 at Catt.-Little Valley, 4:30 p.m.

BASEBALL

Monday, April 13 at Clymer, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 vs. Westfield, 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 17 at Frewsburg, 4:30 p.m.

SOFTBALL

Monday, April 13 at Clymer, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 vs. Westfield, 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 17 at Frewsburg, 4:30 p.m.

GOLF (w/ Westfield)

Monday, April 20 at Chautauqua Golf Club, 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 21 at South Hills Golf Club, 3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23 at Chautauqua Golf Club, 3:30 p.m.

BASEBALL

Monday, April 13 vs. Brocton, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 at Sherman, 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 17 vs. Maple Grove, 4:30 p.m.

BASEBALL

Monday, April 13 vs. Maple Grove, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 vs. Fredonia, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16 vs. Westfield, 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 17 at Olean, 4:30 p.m.

SOFTBALL

Monday, April 13 vs. Maple Grove, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 vs. Fredonia, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16 vs. Westfield, 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 17 at Olean, 4:30 p.m.

SOFTBALL

Monday, April 13 vs. Brocton, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 at Sherman, 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 17 vs. Maple Grove, 4:30 p.m.

TRACK AND FIELD (w/ Panama, Sherman)

Monday, April 13 vs. Chautauqua Lake, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 at Southwestern, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16 vs. Silver Creek, 4:30 p.m.

BOYS TENNIS

Monday, April 13 at Frewsburg, 4:00 p.m.

TRACK AND FIELD (w/ Cass. Valley)

Tuesday, April 14 vs. Maple Grove, Chauatuqua Lake, Westfield, Frewsburg, 4:30 p.m.

GOLF

SOFTBALL

Tuesday, April 14 vs. Williamsville, 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 at Cassadaga Valley, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16 vs. Gowanda, 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 17 vs. Southwestern, 4:30 p.m.

BOYS TENNIS

Tuesday, April 14 at Panama, 4:00 p.m. Friday, April 17 vs. Dunkirk, 4:30 p.m.

TRACK AND FIELD

Tuesday, April 14 at Dunkirk, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16 at Springville, 4:30 p.m.

GOLF

Tuesday, April 21 at Shorewood Country Club, 3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23 at Maplehurst Golf Course, 4:00 p.m. Friday, April 24 at Breezewood Links, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 24 at Breezewood Links, 4:30 Tuesday, April 21 at Franklinville, 4:30 p.m. p.m. Saturday, April 25 at Olean, 10:00 a.m.

GOLF

BASEBALL

(see, Sherman)

BASEBALL

(see, Silver Creek)

BOYS TENNIS

Monday, April 13 at Panama, 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 14 at Maple Grove, 4:00 p.m. Friday, April 17 at Westfield, 4:30 p.m.

BASEBALL

(see, Falconer)

SOFTBALL

TRACK AND FIELD

Wednesday, April 15 at Southwestern, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16 vs. Silver Creek, 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 17 vs. Chautauqua Lake, 4:30 p.m.

SOFTBALL

TRACK AND FIELD (see, Westfield)

BASEBALL

Thursday, April 16 vs.Springville, 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 17 vs. Southwestern, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18 vs. Williamsville East, 12:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 14 vs. St. Francis, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 at Chautauqua Lake, 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 17 vs. Silver Creek, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 at Chautauqua Lake, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16 vs. Immaculata, 4:30 p.m.

BOYS TENNIS

Tuesday, April 14 vs. Westfield, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 22 vs. Panama, 4:30 Wednesday, April 15 vs. Dunkirk, 4:30 p.m. p.m. Friday, April 17 at Falconer, 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 24 vs. Maple Grove, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18 vs. Westfield, 10:00 TRACK AND FIELD a.m. Tuesday, April 14 vs. Fredonia, 4:30 p.m.

BASEBALL

SOFTBALL

Monday, April 13 vs. West Valley, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 at North Collins, 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 17 vs. Randolph, 4:30 p.m.

GOLF (w/ Pine Valley)

Monday, April 20 at South Hills Golf Club, 3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23 at Chautauqua Golf Club, 3:30 p.m. Friday, April 24 at Cassadaga Golf Course, 3:30 p.m.

TRACK AND FIELD (see, Silver Creek)

Monday, April 13 at Westfield, 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 17 vs. Brocton, 4:30 p.m.

SOFTBALL

Monday, April 13 at Westfield, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16 at Jamestown, 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 17 vs. Brocton, 4:30 p.m.

BOYS TENNIS

Monday, April 13 vs. Falconer, 4:00 p..m Wednesday, April 15 at Jamestown, 4:00 p.m. Friday, April 17 vs. Allegany-Limestone, 4:00 p.m.

TRACK AND FIELD

Tuesday, April 14 at Falconer, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18 at Southwestern, 11:00 a.m.

GOLF

Wednesday, April 29 at Tri County Country Club, 3:30 p.m.

SOFTBALL

Friday, April 24 vs. TBA, 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 13 at Falconer, 4:30 p.m. GOLF Wednesday, April 15 vs. Dunkirk, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 28 at Shorewood Country TRACK AND FIELD Club, 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 14 at Falconer, 4:30 p.m.

BASEBALL

Wednesday, April 15 at Cassadaga Valley, 4:30 p.m.

BASEBALL

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Wednesday, April 15 at West Seneca . West, 5:00 p.m. . Friday, April 17 vs. Orchard Park, 5:00 p.m.

BASEBALL

Tuesday, April 14 vs. Southwestern, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 at Lancaster, 5:00 p.m. Thursday, April 16 vs. Frewsburg, 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 17 at West Seneca West, 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 14 at Panama, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16 vs. Clymer, 4:30 p.m.

SOFTBALL

BOYS TENNIS (see, Falconer)

TRACK AND FIELD

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

GOLF

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

BASEBALL

Monday, April 13 at Cassadaga Valley, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 vs. Panama, 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 17 at Clymer, 4:30 p.m.

BOYS TENNIS

Monday, April 13 vs. Cassadaga Valley, 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 14 vs. Fredonia, 4:00 p.m. Thursday, April 16 vs. Southwestern, 4:00 p.m. Friday, April 17 vs. Maple Grove, 4:00 p.m. (see, Clymer)

GOLF

(see, Sherman)

BOYS TENNIS

Tuesday, April 14 vs. Cassadaga Valley, 4:00 p.m. Thursday, April 16 at Falconer, 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 17 at Panama, 4:00 p.m.

TRACK AND FIELD

Tuesday, April 14 at Falconer, 4:30p.m. Tuesday, April 21 at West Valley, 4:30 p.m.

GOLF

Thursday, April 23 at Peekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;n Peak, 3:30 p.m

SOFTBALL

Tuesday, April 14 at North Collins, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 at Portville, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16 at Falconer, 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 17 at Dunkirk, 4:30 p.m.

SOFTBALL

Monday, April 13 at Salamanca, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 at Portville, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16 at Falconer, 4:30 p.m.

TRACK AND FIELD (w/ Forestville) Tuesday, April 21 vs. Allegany-Limestone, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 21 at Sherman, 3:30 p.m.

LACROSSE BASEBALL

Monday, April 13 vs. Franklinville, 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 17 vs. North Collins, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18 at Panama, 12:00 p.m.

Monday, April 13 vs. Wilson, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 at East Aurora, 5:00 p.m. Friday, April 17 at Eden, 5:00 p.m.

SOFTBALL

Monday, April 13 vs. Franklinville, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 at West Valley, 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 17 vs. North Collins, 4:30 p.m.

GOLF

(see, Forestville)

Friday, April 17 at Fredonia, 4:30 p.m.

BOYS TENNIS

Monday, April 13 at Dunkirk, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 at AlleganyLimestone, 4:00 p.m. Thursday, April 16 at Panama, 4:00 p.m.

TRACK AND FIELD

Wednesday, April 15 vs. Gowanda, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18 vs. Chaut. Lake, Frewsburg, 11:00 a.m.

GOLF

Thursday, April 16 at Maplehurst Golf Course, 4:00 p.m. Friday, April 17 at Maplehurst Golf Course, 4:00 p.m.

BASEBALL (w/ Forestville)

GOLF

SOFTBALL

Monday, April 13 at Cassadaga Valley, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 vs. Panama, 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 17 at Clymer, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18 vs. Dunkirk, 11:00 a.m.

Tuesday, April 14 at Panama, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16 vs. Clymer, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 14 vs. Sherman, 4:30 p.m. TRACK AND FIELD Wednesday, April 15 at Maple Grove, 4:30 (see, Clymer) p.m. GOLF (w/ Panama, Clymer) Saturday, April 18 vs. Pine Valley, 12:00 p.m. Monday, April 20 at Chautauqua Golf Club, SOFTBALL 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 14 vs. Sherman, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 at Maple Grove, 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 17 at Chautauqua Lake, 4:30 p.m.

TRACK AND FIELD BASEBALL

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BASEBALL

Wednesday, April 15 vs. Falconer, 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 17 at Fredonia, 4:30 p.m.

SOFTBALL

Tuesday, April 14 at Jamestown, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 vs. Falconer, 4:30 p.m.

BASEBALL

Monday, April 13 at Frewsburg, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 at Brocton, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16 at Cassadaga Valley, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18 at Chautauqua Lake, 10:00 a.m.

SOFTBALL

Monday, April 13 at Frewsburg, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 at Brocton, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16 at Cassadaga Valley, 4:30 p.m.

BOYS TENNIS

Tuesday, April 14 at Dunkirk, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 vs. Salamanca, 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 17 vs. Cassadaga Valley, 4:30 pm.

TRACK AND FIELD (w/ Brocton)

Monday, April 13 at Randolph, 4:14 p.m. Tuesday, April 14 at Falconer, 4:30 p.m.

GOLF

(see, Chautauqua Lake)

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SABRES RECAP, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 28 infamy. Ennis scored his team-best 20th goal and the Sabres avoided clinching a last-place overall fi nish with a 4-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night. ''It's a quality group of guys,'' Ennis said. ''We get along well. It's a great group, a hard-working group. They want to stick around.'' Buffalo built a 4-0 lead on goals by Ennis, Mikhail Grigorenko, Brian Gionta and Johan Larsson, and then held on as Carolina made a late charge to cut the deficit to one on Eric Staal's goal with 5:22 remaining in regulation. Anders Lindback made three of his career-high 49 saves in the fi nal moments to secure the win. ''It was nice to put four in, and then it was Lindback's show,'' Ennis said. ''We kind of sat back too much and we relied on him. He's been playing amazing since he's been here.'' Buffalo entered the game a regulation loss away from guaranteeing the best odds at the fi rst pick in June's NHL draft, a status openly desired by many Sabres fans. That has led to some awkward vocal moments at home games. Alexander Semin, Staal and Patrick Dwyer

scored for Carolina, which nearly erased a four-goal deficit in the defeat. Carolina outshot Buffalo in every period en route to a 52-25 advantage for the game. ''Tonight wasn't good enough,'' said Hurricanes coach Bill Peters. ''Not a good enough effort on the road to win in the National Hockey League, and you can't give up four goals this time of year and expect to win.'' Grigorenko slapped at a loose puck in the slot and it beat Ward to give Buffalo an early 1-0 lead, and Gionta fi nished a 2-on-1 break by fi ring a wrist shot under Ward's right arm to double the advantage about 10 minutes later. Lindback was kept under pressure by Carolina, but made 23 saves in the period. ''I think he was seeing a lot of them, so it's frustrating, but at the same time we knew we had to get traffic and get in his face and make it a little harder,'' Dwyer said. The Sabres made it 3-0 when Larsson latched onto a loose puck in the slot and one-timed it past Ward just 1:18 into the second period. An odd bounce off the end wall ended with Larsson fi nding Ennis for Buffalo's fourth goal late in session.

With the goal, Ennis reached the 20-goal plateau for the third time and is a goal shy of matching his career high. Ennis has scored 20 or more goals in each season he played more than 48 games. ''It's one of those benchmarks you want to get to even when things aren't going your way, to continue to play well and with good habits,'' Ennis said. Dwyer began Carolina's comeback when he dragged the puck between Cody Hodgson and Nikita Zadorov before floating a backhand shot over the screened goaltender's right shoulder with 1:54 to go in the second period. The Hurricanes narrowed the gap when Semin stickhandled around Lindback and behind the goal line before reaching back in front of the net to tuck the puck in. Former Sabres left wing Nathan Gerbe came close to getting his fi rst point in First Niagara Center since leaving Buffalo, but Lindback gloved his offering midway through the third. ''We took a lot of shots, but we need to get down in front and bear down and we won't be in that hole,'' Gerbe said.

GOLFER'S DIARY, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 33 is it to take a few steps back? This includes your shadow (and this is one I constantly find myself guilty of). If your shadow is either on another player’s ball or in the line of their putt, there’s a good chance that’s going to mess with their read. Simply move (though not during their swing) so both you and your shadow are out of the way. MISCELLANEOUS — There are just some traditions that you don’t break. - In true gentleman fashion, after the round is over, remove your hat, shake hands with the players in your group and thank them for their company. Graciously congratulating the winner is a sign of a good sport. - If you are (and you should) stop in for drinks after a round, offer to buy. It’s a gesture that will cost you a few bucks, true, but will surely be appreciated and add to the experience for your golfing partners. - This isn’t an unwritten rule (because it is the rule), but don’t break the rules. As a golfer, you have a responsibility to know the rules. Follow them as best you can. Personally, I don’t *always* play it as it lies. If I’m on some roots, for example, I’ll move my ball a few inches so I don’t risk damaging my club. We’re not professionals, so there’s room for compromise, but how rewarding would it be to cheat your way to a career-best score? There it is, folks. I think it’s a pretty good jumping-off point as far as golf etiquette goes. Follow these hints and it’s entirely likely that you, your group and all the other groups on the course will more thoroughly enjoy their round. Golf is great. Go get yourself some.

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Lake Erie Fishing Hotline

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Overall, the spring steelhead run has been off to a slow start with consistently cold water temperatures. Some of the better catches have been on Canadaway and Chautauqua Creeks where anglers have averaged about one steelhead per outing. Most of the creeks are in good fi shing shape today. However, with heavy possible rains on the way, that is not likely to last. Now that water temperatures are on the rise, look for improved steelhead runs following this next high water event. Spring run steelhead hit a variety of baits including egg sacs, egg fl ies, trout beads, jigs with grubs, minnows, nightcrawlers, streamer patterns and bugger patterns. When fi shing murky conditions, brightly colored baits and fl ies are good bets. For those new to steelhead fi shing, see the Steelhead Fishing in Lake Erie Tributaries page for information on steelhead fi shing equipment, locations and links to stream maps. Lake Erie Harbors Dunkirk Harbor anglers were recently catching some trout from the city pier and DEC fi shing platform. Spoons, spinners, jigs, live minnows and egg sacs are good trout offerings. Barcelona Harbor is another spring trout fi shing option after ice-out. Upper Niagara River Harbor, bay and inlet areas are opening up around the upper river. Look for yellow perch and sunfi sh to move into these areas along

Grand Island and the Tonawandas. These areas warm quicker than the main river, attracting both bait and panfi sh. Anglers usually catch some rainbow trout at this time of year from Bird Island Pier and Broderick Park. Target trout by drifting egg sacs and minnows or by casting spoons and spinners. Be aware that the Ferry Street bridge to Squaw Island is still closed for repairs. Anglers can only access the island from the bridge at the north end off Niagara Street. Chautauqua Lake The ice on Chautauqua Lake should now be considered unsafe. Now is a good time to get the boat ready for after ice-out. Inland Trout Fishing The area's inland trout streams are in good shape today. However, tonight's forecasted rainstorms may keep many stream levels high and muddy through the weekend. Keep an eye on rainfall amounts when making plans. Western New York anglers have a variety of Wild Trout Streams and Stocked Trout Streams to choose from. In addition, Public Fishing Rights Maps are available for many of the area's best trout streams. Check out the Fishing For Stream Trout page for introductory information on trout baits, lures, fi shing equipment and techniques. Spring Trout Stocking DEC Fish Hatchery staff have been busy stocking thousands of yearling brown, brook and rainbow trout in western New York.

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$2,000 Sign On Bonus

1-800-843-5175

EVENTS SOUP SUPPER AT THE YWCA W

Beneﬁt-Westﬁeld Stray Cat Rescue, March 25, 2015,5PM-7PM, cost $7 www.WestfieldStrayCatRescue.com 716-3262404

HOUSE

And Organizing oﬀered. Experienced for 25 years and bring own cleaning supplies. Willing to travel to Chautauqua and Cattaraugus County. $16 an hour, price may vary by house size. Call Kelley at 716-397-9727

AUDIO/VIDEO EQUIPMENT WINDOWS PHOTO/VIDEOCAMERA

MISCELLANEOUS HOME SALON INCOME!

Hard Rigid Black Plastic Salon Stylist Shampoo Backwash Sink. Compact & Perfect for home!$135 716-3655027 SPRING IST HERE!!!

Time to freshen up your home. Very affordable carpet cleaning. Call Greg today for a quote. 716-487-6695 PETS FOR SALE

Two kittens for sale one half-Siamese. 716484-6126

ANTIQUES FOR SALE 172 DVD MOVIES

Comedy, Crime, Horror, Romance, Westerns, Good Titles in Jackets $165 716365-5027 3 OAK PRINTS

Great for EBAY, Take Photos, Movies, Videos, +Microphone, Talk Face-to-Face, New $12 716-365-5027 HOME PHONE

FAX

DRIVER NEEDED

for occasional trips in Westﬁeld area. Please leave message 716-3267846

COMPUTERS HP DeskJet 3745, Portable, Light Weight, $15 716-365-5027

DEER

Artist Ron Van Gilder, (World Record Whitetail Deer) 3 28x38 Framed Numbered/Certs Prints, $550 all 716-365-5027 HAND KNIT MITTENS

Children's Hand Knit Mittens,warm, durable. Can also make adult sizes. 716-484-3456

BOOKS

COPIER

Loads of Features, home/oﬃce, copy, autodial, fax/tel/answer mach opts, plain paper, $25 716-365-5027 COLOR PRINTER

MISC. HELP WANTED

FRAMED

PART TIME WANTED MAINTENANCE

Apply at the WCA Home 134 Temple St Fredonia. CERTIFIED ONLY PCA HHA

Part time all three shifts. Apply at the WCA Home 134 Temple St. Fredonia GPN/LPN

Part time on all three shifts. Apply at the WCA Home 134 Temple St. Fredonia

ELVIS FRAMED PICTURE

MATTRESS SET 4 SALE

Mattress & box spring set. Double size. Was for tween. Excellent condition. $40. 716-934-3794 3 SHELF STAND

GLASS

Tv stand with 3 glass shelves. Like new. 41 1/2”W x 24”H x 22 1/2”D. $75. 716934-3794

Lexmark X5270 All-inOne Color Printer (Fax & Copy), with Software Disk $35 716-365-5027 Wide, Long & Thick, Padded with Multi Compartments, Carry Strap, Good Quality, $75 716-365-5027

FURNITURE

TV STAND FOR SALE

COLOR PRINTER

LEATHER LAPTOP CASE

Section C

Holds 41" TV, excellent condition, $40. 716-934-4572

Call Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm

IMMACULATE CLEANING

LVCC BOOKS FOR SALE!

Great prices for books at 21 E 2nd St., Dunkirk. Open Th, F, Sat 10-5. For Lit. Vol. of Chau. Cty! 716-366-4438

CLOTHING SHOP, SHOP & ADOPT!

Thrifty Kitty Thrift Store (Westﬁeld Stray Cat Rescue on Facebook) 59 E Main/Westﬁeld 716-326-2404 716365-5027

3 OAK PRINTS

FRAMED

DEER

Artist Ron Van Gilder, (World Record Whitetail Deer) 3 28x38 Framed Numbered/Certs Prints, $550 all 716-365-5027 CRAWFORD PARTS

FURNITURE

Thousands of Furniture Parts made by the former Crawford Furniture Company in Jamestown 716-484-4160 POWER RECLINER

Purchased from Raymour and Flanigan, new condition tan. call 3862578 for info. POWER LIFT RECLINER

Purchased from Raymour and Flanigan, new, tan. call 386-2578 for info. SALON EQUIPMENT

Hard Rigid Black Plastic Salon Stylist Shampoo Backwash Sink & Spray. Perfect for Home Income! $185 716-365-5027 LARGE ELVIS MIRROR

Collectable Elvis 1976 Etched Mirror with 2 Pics $80 716-365-5027

ELVIS FRAMED PICTURE Medium Size 19.99 716365-5027 MATTRESS SPRING

AND

BOX

Excellent condition, $40 for both. 716-934-4572 LIFT CHAIR

Blue, with remote, 1 year old, excellent condition, $1200 new, asking $500, 716-499-0502

HOUSEHOLD GOODS FOR SALE DORM REFIGERATOR

716-785-8924 OR 716672-4771 REGAL UPRIGHT ROTISSERIE

Poultry, Roast & Skewer Kabob Towers, Does whole Poultry and Roasts slowly spinning $55 716-365-5027 LARGE ELVIS MIRROR

Collectable Elvis 1976 Etched Mirror with 2 Pics $80 716-365-5027 ELVIS FRAMED PICTURE

Medium Size 19.99 716365-5027 OSTER KITCHEN CENTER

Full functions, Blending, Mixing, Kneading, Grinding - Base Unit, Accessories online $15 716-365-5027

MISC. FOR SALE COLLECTIBLE BOTTLES

AVON

35-40 bottles. $30 for all. 716-934-4572

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CHAUTAUQUA STAR FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2015

Want an Exciting Career in Customer Service? The Connection needs you for our customer service team! Our Western, New York Centers (Jamestown and Olean) are hiring full-time Customer Service Representatives. Applicants should be willing to work a variety of hours which may include evenings/weekends. We offer competitive wages, paid training, benefits including excellent Paid Time Off, life insurance, dental, medical, flex spending, incentives, and 401K, and a $150 sign-on bonus paid when criteria are met. Qualified applicants need a high school diploma or GED, basic typing/computer skills, eligibility to work in the U.S, and relevant work experience.

Apply online at www.the-connection.com or in person at either of our offices. • Our Jamestown Office is located at 111 West 2nd Street, Suite 5000, Jamestown, NY; or • Our Olean office is located at 1010 Wayne Street, Olean, NY. OSTER KITCHEN CENTER

Full functions, Blending, Mixing, Kneading, Grinding - Base Unit, Accessories online $12 716-365-5027 COLLECTIBLE BOTTLES

TOMMY ARMOUR MENS CLUBS

Right handed includes bag and umbrella. 716785-8924 or 716-6724771

AVON

Comedy, Crime, Horror, Romance, Westerns, Good Titles in Jackets, Take ALL 145 716-365-5027

MUSIC SPORTING GOODS WILSON MENS

GOLF

CLUBS

Full Set of Right Handed clubs includes bag. 716785-8924 or 716-672-4771 BIKE TRAINER

Kinetic Bike Trainer - excellent condition leave message $225. 716-7537440

AUTO REPAIR AND PARTS State inspections, suspensions, brakes, exhaust plus much more. Madenford spring 716-672-7242

DOGS SHIH-TZU PUPPIES

AKC, ﬁrst shots, dewormed, $500. Call Lauren. 716-410-6695

REPAIRS REPAIRS REPAIRS

Complete In-House Repairs Musical Instruments & Trains Bova's Music & Train Shoppe Westﬁeld 716-326-6891

Ad under Builders & Remodelers. 716-640-0604

FREDONIAS #1 GARAGE

35-40 bottles. $30 for all. 716-934-4572 DVD 172 MIXED MOVIES

HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING See our Main

HOUSES FOR RENT ASHVILLE READY”

“MOVE

UNIQUE Rental, 1.8 acres. Available soon. 716-782-2510. 6-12 month lease. $925 + utilities.

VACATION PLACES FOR RENT CARIBBEAN VACATION

VRBO.com. TortolaBeef Island, #374115 Mermaid Villa #380118 Litte Mermaid. jandart13@gmail.com

BUILDERS AND REMODELERS HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING Meeting ALL

of your Building, Home Improvement & Remodeling needs! Fully licensed & insured. • Serving Chautauqua County & NW Pa. • BBB - A+ rating & A rating on Angies List. • Customer service IS our mark of excellence! • Check us out on the web for a full listing of our services - www.holtcontractingwny.com 716-640-0604

ELECTRICAL SERVICES HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING See our Main

Ad under Builders & Remodelers. 716-640-0604

FENCING HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING See our Main

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FLOORING HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING See our Main

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GENERAL SERVICES HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING All types of

service & repairs for your home, including snow removal & rooftop Ice & snow removal. See our Main Ad under Builders & Remodelers.716-6400604

downs, tree removal, Hauling, Sidewalks, etc. Leo Waller Sr. 716-410-4142

ROOFING HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING See our Main

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SEPTIC TANK AND DRAINS HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING See our Main

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HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING See our Main

downs, tree removal, Hauling, Sidewalks, etc. Leo Waller Sr. 716-410-4142

Ad under Builders & Remodelers. 716-640-0604

INSULATION

ALL GENERAL LABOR WORK Clean outs, Tear

HOLT GENERAL TRACTING Blown

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in ﬁberglass and cellulose. See our main ad under Builders & Remodelers. 716-640-0604 SPRAY FOAM INSULATION

LANDSCAPING

Ad under Builders & Remodelers. 716-640-0604

ALL GENERAL LABOR WORK Clean outs, Tear

HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING See our Main

MISCELLANEOUS

HAULING

CERAMIC TILE

CONCRETE

stall! Spring & fall cleanups. - Very aﬀordable! See our Main Ad under Builders & Remodelers. 716-640-0604

SIDING AND AWNINGS

Protect your home with HSS Insulation. Brocton 716-792-7665

Ad under Builders & Remodelers. 716-640-0604

HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING Design & in-

ALL GENERAL LABOR WORK Clean outs, Tear

downs, tree removal, Hauling, Sidewalks, etc. Leo Waller Sr. 716-410-4142

TREE SERVICES downs, tree removal, Hauling, Sidewalks, etc. Leo Waller Sr. 716-410-4142

BIKER BOB’S M/C SERVICES

Opening Soon! Parts And Services For Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha Motorcycles. 11 CHEVY TRAVERSE FOR BID

The SUNY Fredonia Federal Credit Union has a 2011 Chevy Traverse (44,640 miles) up for sealed bid. Call the Credit Union at 673-3585 for viewing or visit our website at www.sunyfredoniafcu.com for more details. We will accept sealed bids until April 30. Please include your name, phone number and amount of your bid. Minimum bid $15,900. This can be mailed to: SUNY Fredonia FCU, G139 Williams Center, Fredonia, NY 14063 BIKER BOB’S

OPENING SOON! Parts and Services for Harley Davidson, Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Yamaha!

SUV'S 2002,CHEVY,BLAZER,LS

4.3 LITER MOTOR 118,000 MILES,4WD. PLEASE TEXT 716-413-6237

WINDOWS HOLT GENERAL TRACTING New

CON-

Construction, Replacement, Energy Star Rated - Also Doors, Garage Doors & Repairs. 716-640-0604

ANTIQUES FOUNTAIN PENS

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

MOTORCYCLES

PAID

FOR

OLD

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

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CHAUTAUQUA STAR FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2015