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Through the Grapevine
America’s Grape Country Wine Fest Hits Fifth Year At Fairgrounds By Scott Wise Star Staff Writer
While five years isn’t much in terms of a history, the America’s Grape Country Wine Festival has grown increasingly every year- and this year promises to show a continuation in that pattern.
“We want Napa Valley.to be the host city of Wurstmarkt. Vancouver. comedy, similar to the Olympics.”
Chautauqua County? -Journey Gunderson, “Last year we had over 2,800 visitors,” said Mike Ferguson, Promotions Manager for the festival. “This year
we’re aiming for 3,500 in two days. We can fit between 3-4,000 guests, plus all the VIP seating and what the fair stage holds. It opens itself up to excellent attendance.” Significant to the America’s Grape Country festival is the locality of the wines featured. Because of federal regulations, wines from the Pennsylvania side of the Lake Erie Wine trail can’t cross over to eager festival goers in New York. So, rather than feature the fabulous few that Chautauqua County has to offer, the festival lends itself to wines from across New York State. “The focus is on the area, but not just this area,” said Ferguson. “The focus has been on New York State wines, as a part of ‘Uncork New York’ and ‘I Love NY’.”
America’s Grape Country Wine Festival hits its fifth year at the Dunkirk Fairgrounds, with headlining acts of Sean Patrick McGraw and The Guess Who.
Festival goers will not only get to enjoy a vast mix of wine, but an assortment of local foods, sauces and barbeque rubs.
Uncork New York is an initiative with the goal of bringing together the state in an effort to promote the vast flavor and diversity of wines NY has to offer. America’s Grape Country showcases many wines from across the state, Long Island to Lake Erie. “People come out for a mixture of everything,” said Ferguson. “The wine showcases have become a showcase of the wine style, and it has such a strong appeal. There are wines available from $6 to $600, it all depends on your tastes. New York State uses grapes like any other area, but the flavor depends on age and pasteurization process.” As typical in any wine festival though, there will be plenty more than just wine ready for the taking. Hometown Cowboy Sean Patrick McGraw will be
opening for Canadian Music Hall of Famers ‘The Guess Who’. “We’re very fortunate to have Sean Patrick McGraw to still come back and play at home,” said Ferguson. “He’s got two major hits on his hands with Montgomery Gentry, so to be able to have come back and have him open is going to be an honor to open for The Guess Who.” In addition to the music on site, there will be plenty of foods available- both to taste and indulge. “We will have cheeses from Yancy’s Fancy Cheeses, and a lot of the foods that were at the fair,” said Ferguson. “We’re brining in a gentleman from the Dominican Republic who will be Continued on page 13
Honoring Veterans, Educating Generations Wings of Freedom Tour to make historic stop in Jamestown
By Scott Wise Star Staff Writer
There were 16,112,566 Americans registered in the military in World War II. Of those, approximately 1.7 million are still alive, but that number is dropping every year as Veterans head into their late eighties and nineties. Many organizations have risen to the call of honoring the men and women who served during one of history’s most significant wars. One such group is The Collings Foundation, and their tribute will be taking to the skies over Jamestown this month. On Aug. 10, 11 and 12, the Chautauqua County Airport will play host to the Wings of Freedom tour, which exists for two specific goals: honoring United States veterans and educating visitors on the significance resting in our national heritage. The Collings Foundation (TCF) was founded in 1979, as a tribute to all things transportation; antique cars, carriages and sleighs just to name a few. But in 1989, the first Wings of Freedom Tour took place- and has since been traveling the United States with a few completely restored war birds- a Consolidated B-24 Liberator, a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and a North American P-51 Mustang.
However- this experience is not one that lends itself to being called an ‘air show.’ While rides indeed will be offered, the aircrafts will be on display throughout the course of the event for visitors to tour, learn and reminisce. Mark Nickerson, a volunteer tour stop coordinator for TCF, is thrilled that the tour is making a stop in Jamestown. “Each year the Tour visits over 100 cities with the sole purpose of honoring World War II veterans,” said Nickerson. “We want to honor the men and women that flew these planes, the ground crews that kept them flying, the soldiers, sailors and marines that they protected and the folks at home that built them.” With a goal of not only honoring vets, but educating people, the 501(c) (3) not-for-profit works hard to make an experience that will create a fervor in younger generations. Offering rides in all three aircraft has become a staple of the tour stops, and one that serves to light a fire for those who take part. “In teaching people about WWII history, one of the challenges we face is working with younger folks. In a few years, this opportunity will have passed, and the veterans will literally be taking their stories with them,”
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The Consolidated B-24 Liberator (bottom) and Boeing B-17 ‘Flying Fortress’ will be open for tours and flights at the ‘Wings of Freedom’ tour stop in Jamestown on Aug. 10-12
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said Hunter Chaney, Director of Marketing for TCF. “Because it’s such an exciting experience, it motivates them to want to learn more about
this particular time in history. We’re planting a seed of interest.” Continued on page 16
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Edwards Announces Hotline Available for Residents to Report Water Chestnut Sightings South County 716- 661-7499. Office of Greg Edwards Callers should leave their name, phone number, and County Executive the location of the sighting Chautauqua County Exso identified areas can be ecutive Gregory J. Edwards analyzed. Residents shouldn’t announced that a Watershed remove this plant from the Hotline has been setup for water, but call the hotline residents to report sightings of so experts can monitor and the invasive water chestnut in properly remove the water Chautauqua Lake. chestnut. Residents can now call the fol- “We have already received lowing toll-free numbers to re- numerous leads from people port a water chestnut sighting: out on Chautauqua Lake and North County- 716-363-4499, we are working on deploying Mayville-716-753-4499, or our resources to those spots,” Contributed Article
Church Repainting Sparks Neighborhood Renaissance Contributed Article
said Edwards. “The hotline is available to make it easier for residents and visitors to report their findings as together we can all help prevent the water chestnut from further spreading through Chautauqua Lake.” Pictures and posters about water chestnut are also being posted at businesses along Chautauqua Lake. For more information and pictures of the water chestnut please visit: http://chautauqualakes.webs. com/
Jamestown Renaissance Corp
What started as a church repainting project on Palmer Street in Jamestown has blossomed into a model for neighborhood revitalization thanks to church leaders, surrounding property owners, and Jamestown’s Renaissance Block Challenge. St. Elia’s Albanian Orthodox Church, a small congregation at the corner of Palmer and Sprague on the city’s South Side, had long been planning to repaint their Carpenter Gothic-style church when they learned about the Renaissance Block Challenge—a program of the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation (JRC) that offers matching funds to groups of neighbors who work simultaneously on exterior improvement projects. “The program is designed to start conversations between neighbors about the future of their streets—and that’s exactly what St. Elia’s did,” said Peter Lombardi, JRC’s Director of Neighborhood Initiatives. “Dolores Parsons from the church contacted neighbors and was able to put together a group of property owners who were committed to making exterior improvements this year.” Mayor Sam Teresi noted that St. Elia’s is a good example of the role that neighborhood institutions can play in convening neighbors, facilitating a discussion, and identifying relatively small actions that can make a big difference. “Churches and other institutions are critical to the health of Jamestown’s neighborhoods. St. Elia’s has shown us that institutions working handin-hand with their neighbors can build confidence and spur revitalization.” Seven Renaissance Blocks were selected for participation this year after an application process, including the group led by St. Elia’s. The others are on Lakeview Avenue, Chest-
Standing in front of St. Elia’s newly repainted church are, from left to right: Nicholas Manno of St. Elia’s, Mayor Sam Teresi, Dolores Parsons of St. Elia’s, Randy Sweeney of the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Jennifer Satalino of Northwest Savings Bank, Dr. Lillian Ney of the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation’s (JRC) Board of Directors, Jason Stronz and Peter Lombardi (JRC staff), and Linda Swanson of the Sheldon Foundation.
nut Street, the Forest Heights neighborhood, the Royal/ Woodworth and Harding/ Todd areas of the Westside, and at the corner of Newton and Bowen. Now in its second year, the Renaissance Block Challenge provides up to $1,000 to match the work of property owners on everything from painting and porch repair, to landscaping, walkways, and new front doors. “We want to support exterior work that builds confidence in Jamestown’s neighborhoods. People are far more likely to invest their energy and resources into their homes if they sense that others are doing the same,” said Lombardi. “St. Elia’s attractive new Victorian color scheme raises the bar for the neighborhood and sends a positive signal to others who are contemplating home improvements.” Support for the Renaissance Block Challenge is provided by a range of local funders, including the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, the Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation, the Lenna Foundation, Northwest Savings Bank, and the Chautauqua County Housing Trust Fund. Businesses are
also assisting participants with discounts and special coupons, including Brigiotta’s Greenhouse and Garden Center, Chautauqua Brick, and Lowe’s of Warren. “We’re proud to support the Renaissance Block Challenge and help serve as a catalyst for reinvestment in Jamestown’s neighborhoods,” said Randy Sweeney, Executive Director of the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation. “But it all starts with neighborhood leaders and property owners who are willing to make a difference.” Cutline: Standing in front of St. Elia’s newly repainted church are, from left to right: Nicholas Manno of St. Elia’s, Mayor Sam Teresi, Dolores Parsons of St. Elia’s, Randy Sweeney of the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Jennifer Satalino of Northwest Savings Bank, Dr. Lillian Ney of the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation’s (JRC) Board of Directors, Jason Stronz and Peter Lombardi (JRC staff ), and Linda Swanson of the Sheldon Foundation.
SEVEN-DAY FORECAST FOR DUNKIRK- FREDONIA FRIDAY
FRI. NIGHT
86°
SATURDAY
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Thundershower
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FRI. NIGHT
84°
Thunderstorms
Thundershower
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High/low for the week .................. 90°/59° Precipitation:
Warsaw 88/65
Forestville 86/66
Jamestown 84/66 Frewsburg 86/65
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SUN AND MOON
Silver Creek 86/67
Ellicottville 86/63 Salamanca 84/62 Olean 88/62
Corning 91/62
Bradford 86/60 Warren 86/65 Coudersport 86/62
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Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice.
NATIONAL OUTLOOK Temperatures 8/3 - 8/9
Precipitation 8/3 - 8/9
LAKE LEVELS
Meadville 88/68 St. Mary’s 88/63
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As of 7 a.m. Wednesday
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Air Quality:
Batavia 87/66
Lackawanna 87/68
Mayville 85/67 Bemus Point 86/65
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77°
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Sinclairville 85/66
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humid. Chance of a shower or thunderstorm Saturday afternoon. Chance for a couple of showers and thunderstorms Sunday. A shower or thunderstorm possible Monday morning toward Jamestown; not as warm toward Ripley.
Cassadaga 85/66
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Westfield 86/68
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80°
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87°
Chautauqua County: Clouds and sun Friday with a shower or thunderstorm possible;
Dunkirk 86/68
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76°
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Shown is Friday’s weather. Temperatures are Friday’s highs and Friday night’s lows.
WEDNESDAY
85°
SATURDAY
66°
TUESDAY
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Current 571.19 ft 1307.91 ft
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image that will be available to be purchased. Yard signs with Jenn’s likeness with updated Fredonia Olympic artwork are now available at Celebration Committee Fredonia Hardware, at 31 East The Olympic games in London Main Street in Fredonia and have begun. Here in ChauP&G Foods, 411 Central Ave. tauqua County, home of Jenn Dunkirk. The price for the Suhr, (formerly Stuczynski) signs is $15. the community is excited that Jenn will be representing The Fredonia Olympic Celebration Committee had a the USA in the pole-vaulting flagpole and monument placed events in London. Fredonia’s in the Barker Commons in reining silver medalist will 2008 in honor of Jenn’s acagain be celebrated in the community with newly devel- complishments in the Beijing oped yard signs depicting her Olympics, and also set-up a Contributed Article Julie Essek
perpetual scholarship for high school seniors. To date, there have been three recipients of scholarship funds. The group has been touched that the community has retained and placed numerous yard signs from 2008 in their yards in anticipation of the upcoming Olympics. They are offering the newly designed yard signs to get the community in the spirit again and encourage all residents to follow the pole vaulting events to cheer on our hometown athlete.
Students Participate in Great Outdoor Adventure Program matics while developing critical thinking and problem solving skills at the Challenger LearnSeveral Dunkirk Elementary ing Center. During a simulated School students participated space mission, the students recently in the annual Great handled tasks performed by asOutdoor Adventure, an tronauts. They also participated educational field experience in the Great Rocket Design coordinated by Jamestown Challenge. Community College’s North At the Buffalo Museum of SciCounty Center and Dunkirk ence, the students explored the City Schools. museum’s grossology exhibit The program, sponsored to learn more about how the through the 21st Century human body functions. Community Learning Center program grant, provided visits A Whirlpool Jet Boat experience at Niagara Falls focused to the Challenger Learning on the development of elecCenter and the Niagara Falls trical generation and area Whirlpool. economics and history. The The students learned about sci- impact of Niagara Falls and ence, technology, and matheelectrical generation, the role of Contributed Article JCC
the International Bridges, and the effects of the War of 1812 on the region were examined. The Great Outdoor Adventure program is a reward provided to students who actively participated in the many after school programs offered throughout the school year as part of the 21st Century grant. The 21st Century grant, a four-year $292,325 per year initiative, was provided to the Dunkirk school district through the No Child Left Behind federal initiative. The grant is intended to raise student achievement by providing extended day academic support and enrichment activities.
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music even more is the spirit of this brotherhood which shines through in every performance.” They hail from Buffalo and the band itself is made up of four members of the Todd
Eberwine Band and two from Beautiful Bones, all six of them bringing their influences together to form the music which can be heard on stage. To learn more about Dive House Union visit either their Facebook page or their website at www.divehouseunion.com. For more information on the Dunkirk’s Summer on the Lake Concert Series go to visitdunkirk.com/top-attractions/ music-on-the-pier.
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JULY 25 Janet T. Kilgore- Mayville Jeffrey L. Jones-Westfield John C. Possehl- Jamestown Mary Elizabeth (Torrence) Rideout- Westfield Gerda A Giambelluca Anne Bowersox McLeanMeadville Robert Richard Gruber- Erie, Wilbur C. Madison-Meadville Wayne Dunlap-Cassadaga Doris Chopan-Gerry Dr. Rev. R. Elinor Hare- Jamestown James C. Sanford- Jamestown Josephine F. Wilson- Gray, TN William P. Taylor Jr., Dunkirk JULY 26 Wayne Dunlap- Cassadaga Richard C. Kirell, Fredonia JULY 27 Rev. Dr. R. Elinor Hare- Lakewood Doris Chopan, Gerry Dean L. Warner- Forestville John L. Ehrke- Chula Vista, CA Shamia A. Tederous- Dunkirk June M. Simpson- Westfield
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RELIGION SECTION The Weekly Word The Righteousness Question
Rev. Tim Stahlman Family Church of the Southern Tier
Many God-loving Christians are caught in a struggle to live a righteous lifestyle. As believers, they know it’s important to judge their own conduct and be a witness for Christ yet so many fail only to wonder what is wrong with their faith. There may be nothing wrong with their faith at all; they may only have the wrong perception of what righteousness truly is. Righteousness is a gift from God as a reward of faith; it is not the result of living with good morals. Romans 3:22 says, “Even the righteousness of God, which is by FAITH of
Jesus Christ UNTO ALL AND UPON ALL THEM THAT BELIEVE.” Righteousness is given or imparted upon and within a person when they believe on Jesus, regardless of their lifestyle at that moment. We cannot clean up our lives and then approach God. We cannot stand upon a false confidence in our own righteousness. You cannot create this blessed gift on your own by trying real hard to act right; you must receive it by faith at the hands of the Loving God. 2 Corinthians 5:21 says, “For He (God) has made Him (Jesus) to be sin FOR US,
even when He knew no sin; that we would be MADE THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD IN HIM.” This is the problem: Christians are struggling to become what they already are. For example, if you were a major league baseball player and you were sitting with your teammates on the bench you wouldn’t try real hard to get to the major leagues. You are already there. You would play the game to your best ability because of where you are not where you’re trying to get. If you heard one of your teammates saying, “I wish I was a major league ballplayer,
I wish I could hit and field like a pro”, you would look at him and say, “You are a major league player, take a look at the uniform you’re wearing.” It’s exactly what Christians are doing today: They have forgotten what uniform they are wearing. God clothed you in a “uniform” of His righteousness. Galatians 3:27 says that believers have “put on Christ.” Literally, God sees you as if you are as holy as Christ Himself. You are the “righteousness of God in Christ.” That’s what the Bible says about you. When are we going to dare to call ourselves what the Bible
calls us? So how are you going to live the righteous life? Just live how you were made! Does a fish wonder how he is going to swim? No, he was made to swim. Does a lion wonder how he is going to hunt? No, he was made to hunt. Should a Christian wonder how to live righteous? No, he was made that way. I do not live pure to make myself pure. Christ made me pure. I live pure because I simply agree with God that He made me that way. Purity is an expression of gratitude for the righteousness that God already gave you.
lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spit you out of my mouth.” Also Matthew 7:21, “Not every one that says to me, Lord, Lord, will enter the kingdom of heaven; but he that does the will of my Father Who is in heaven.” These scriptures seem to indicate that not every Christian will experience the rapture. Those in support of this theory believe that Jesus’ return will be unexpected as “a thief in the night” (1 Thess. 5:2, 1 Peter 3:10) and that this will surprise
those unprepared. So which view is right? I think a better question to for us to ask is, “Do we love the Lord and will we be doing what we know to do when He comes (2 Peter 3:12)?” If we are, we can be joyful when the Lord returns. 1 John 2:28 says, “And now, little children, abide in Him; that, when He shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before Him at His coming.”
Keeping The Faith
By Rev. Michael Lokietek Family Church of Chautauqua County
Dear Pastor, will all Christians experience the Rapture? My friend, you’ve asked a question that I can’t answer with a definitive “yes or no.” I will, however, provide you with the two dominant theories on the Rapture, the supporting scriptures, and then my own personal thoughts on this much-discussed topic. One view is that every Christian will experience the Rapture and will then enter heaven to be with Jesus. Some
scriptures that appear to support this are John 6:37 where Jesus said, “All those that the Father gives me shall come to me; and him that comes to me I will never cast out.” Also in Romans 14:4, “Who are you to judge another man’s servant? To his own master he stands or falls. Yes he will be held up: for God is able to make him stand.” These scriptures, along with many others, speak of Christ’s unwavering commitment to His church. This school of thought believes that
we are saved by faith and not by works (Ephesians 2:8-9), and that Jesus will come for all of His Body, regardless of a Christian’s current lifestyle or spiritual awareness. An opposing view is that all Christians will not experience the Rapture, but only those who are ready for His return and living for Him. Some scriptures that appear to support this viewpoint are Revelations 3:16, where Jesus said, “So then because you are
SENIOR SECTION Frewsburg Rest Home Residents Prepare for Family Picnic
Frewsburg Rest Home resident, Margaret Bentley and her daughter Kathy enjoy a sunny day under the pavilion and a full chicken barbecue and picnic which is the Sischo family summer tradition at the Rest Home.
A full chicken barbecue is served including fresh picked corn on the cob, all the side Each year, the Frewsburg Rest dishes and desserts prepared Home’s residents are encourat the Home. “The food aged to invite their immediate preparation is a labor of love. family members to attend the We really look forward to the annual family picnic. “We picnic and hope more people want to provide all of our come each year.” says Mickey residents with an opportunity Rounds, food service manager. to treat their loved-ones to This year, games will be availa good old-fashioned famable including a bean-bag toss, ily picnic,” says Steve Sischo, owner of the Rest Home, “This ladder ball and beach ball is the 18th year for the event.” volley. But for the residents of the Frewsburg Rest Home, Last year over 250 chicken it’s all about having family dinners were served. to enjoy the day with. “Last The picnic is held outdoors at year was my first picnic at the the Home. The picnic pavilFrewsburg Rest Home. It was ion is located at the back of very enjoyable as my daughter the facility property near the Kathy with me, however my gardens and holds nearly a husband was convalescing. I’m hundred. “We place tables and really looking forward to this chairs under the shade trees year’s picnic as my husband, near our flower gardens, and Dan, and I are now together since we lost a major shade here at the Rest Home so tree two years ago, we rent together with our kids we will a large tent from Jamestown enjoy a family gathering with Awning” says Jackie Shannon, good food and friends.” activities director. “Our residents look forward to visiting The picnic will take place this Saturday, August 11. Dinner with their families, especially grandchildren and great will be served continuously from 1-2:30 p.m. grandchildren.” Jackie adds. Contributed Article Frewsburg Rest Home
7 Tips To Improve Your Memory when driving. Learn to play a musical instrument. Volunteer www.mayoclinic.com at a local school or community Concerned about memory organization. loss? Take heart. Simple steps -from staying mentally active No. 2: Socialize regularly to including physical activity Social interaction helps ward in your daily routine -may off depression and stress, both help sharpen your memory. of which can contribute to memory loss. Look for opporCan’t find your car keys? Forget what’s on your grocery tunities to get together with list? Can’t remember the name loved ones, friends and others — especially if you live alone. of the personal trainer you When you’re invited to share a liked at the gym? You’re not alone. Everyone forgets things meal or attend an event, go! occasionally. Still, memory No. 3: Get organized loss is nothing to take lightly. You’re more likely to forAlthough there are no guaran- get things if your home is tees when it comes to prevent- cluttered and your notes are ing memory loss or dementia, in disarray. Jot down tasks, memory tricks can be helpful. appointments and other Consider seven simple ways to events in a special notebook, sharpen your memory — and calendar or electronic planknow when to seek help for ner. You might even repeat memory loss. each entry out loud as you jot No. 1: Stay mentally active it down to help cement it in your memory. Keep to-do lists Just as physical activity helps current, and check off items keep your body in shape, mentally stimulating activities you’ve completed. Set aside a help keep your brain in shape certain place for your wallet, — and perhaps keep memory keys and other essentials. loss at bay. Do crossword No. 4: Focus puzzles. Read a section of the Limit distractions, and don’t newspaper that you normally try to do too many things skip. Take alternate routes Contributed Article
at once. If you focus on the information that you’re trying to remember, you’ll be more likely to recall it later. It might also help to connect what you’re trying to remember to a favorite song or another familiar concept. No. 5: Eat a healthy diet A heart-healthy diet may be as good for your brain as it is for your heart. Focus on fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Choose low-fat protein sources, such as fish, lean meat and skinless poultry. What you drink counts, too. Not enough water or too much alcohol can lead to confusion and memory loss. No. 6: Include physical activity in your daily routine Physical activity increases blood flow to your whole body, including your brain. This may help keep your memory sharp. For most healthy adults, the Department of Health and Human Services recommends at least 150 minutes a week of moderate aerobic activity (think brisk walking) or 75 minutes a week of vigorous aerobic activ-
ity (such as jogging) — preferably spread throughout the week. If you don’t have time for a full workout, squeeze in a few 10-minute walks throughout the day. No. 7: Manage chronic conditions Follow your doctor’s treatment recommendations for any chronic conditions, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and depression. The better you take care of yourself, the better your memory is likely to be. In addition, review your medications with your doctor regularly. Various medications can impact memory. When to seek help for memory loss If you’re worried about memory loss -especially if memory loss affects your ability to complete your usual daily activities -consult your doctor. He or she will likely do a physical exam, as well as check your memory and problem-solving skills. Sometimes other tests are needed as well. Treatment will depend on what’s contributing to the memory loss.
children and adults. “When people are facing difficult situations, something as simple as a hat or blanket to keep them warm can bring joy to their day,” Gladys said. “Our time together is fun and worthwhile and we welcome new members.”
The Cover Girls meet the fourth Thursday of each month at 2 p.m. Donations of new yarn, fabric, quilt batting and other supplies are needed. For more information contact Nancy Gaden at 665.2456 or Gladys Morse at 488.9499.
Edgewood Communities Receives Donation from CRCF for Cover Girls Project member of the Cover Girls. “This grant is a big relief to us. At times we worry that we The Chautauqua Region Com- won’t get enough donations to munity Foundation awarded fill all the requests we receive.” a grant to the Edgewood In the last decade, the group Communities Cover Girls. has donated more than 600 The Cover Girls is a group items. of women who knit, sew and The foundation was quick to crochet blankets, quilts, hats and scarves for local non-profit offer support. “We thought this agencies who serve the needy. was a unique project, because the women benefit others as a “We get many requests from result of their own efforts,” said agencies like the Red Cross, John Lloyd, chair for the field WCA Hospital, the Agnes of interest grants committee. Home and GA Family SerThe group has received numervices,” said Gladys Morse, a ous thank you notes from Contributed Article Lutheran Social Services
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Community Star: Crèche By Patricia Pihl
Fenton Gifford, daughter of then Governor Fenton, Crèche Editor started out making garments Through its grassroots efforts, for children and babies. In a Crèche assists hundreds of time before Medicare, Crèche children in Southern Chautau- would make beds available for qua County, raising $25,000 unwed mothers and pay for annually for clothing, bedding, medical costs. backpacks, medical and other “We’ve helped with every renneeds. Unique to the Jameovation that the hospital has stown area, Crèche also prohad,” says Melanie Gritters, vides the benefit of a summer camp experience to schoolchil- the organization’s president. dren who would otherwise be “Crèche has given money for the children’s portion of the unable to attend. hospital.” A formidable task when one “We help with pediatric needs considers that the group has every year - books, toys and no staff or office, receives no baby gowns.” government funding, and is not under the umbrella of a Although closely linked to national organization. WCA, not all of what Crèche does is through the hospital. Instead, Crèche has relied on the power of its volunteers and Marty Carcione, a Crèche trustee and its investigating the partnerships it has forged chair, says the organization rein the community, having honed its organizational skills ceives referrals from 50 agenover its 112 year history to re- cies in the greater Jamestown main effective and responsive. area, identifying children with legitimate needs. Recounting comments from the community during its “tag “We are taking requests for supplies and services for days,” Board member Ann children from birth to age 18, Janowsky says “we have wonderful stories - so many people says Carcione. “I am working on a case right now - a mother who have put $5 in our can, who has just had a baby and who can’t afford it, but have said, ‘You helped us when our has an 18-month-old child. The 18-month-old is sleeping children were little.’ Another in a playpen and the newborn would say, ‘we would never in a dresser drawer.” Crèche, have made it, and we could she says, is working to provide never have kept the children a crib, bedding and baby supif we didn’t have help from plies. Crèche.’ ” In addition, Carcione says “we History and Community just had a request from a famPartnerships ily in Frewsburg who had a fire Crèche is a French word, and the children need clothing which can have a variety of and back-to-school items.” meanings from child to cradle In the past, Gritters says to adults taking care of children other than their own. To Crèche has helped with the accomplish its mission of help- cost of medical procedures not completely covered by ing needy children up to age insurance, and such things as 18 in the greater Jamestown area, the organization has over high chairs, strollers, diapers and transportation to a from the years worked closely with doctor’s offices. Critical needs, WCA Hospital. which Gritters says, “might fall Started in 1900 by Josephine
Pictured from right to left are: Ann Janowsky, past president and rummage sale chair; Marty Carcione, investigating and trustee chair; Melanie Gritters, president; Dorie Deyo, second vice president and community service chair; Amy Turner, past president and membership chair.
through the cracks.” Camping and Christmas Dorie Deyo, Creche’s community service chair says one of the larger budget items is earmarked to enable one child from 22 nearby schools to enjoy a camp experience. “We have contacts in the schools to identify children who would like to go to, or would benefit from a week at camp. We go over the applications and this year we have spent over $6,000 on camperships.” Children, Deyo says, whose families would never be able to afford to send them to camp. That giving spirit is also extended during the holidays. “At Christmas, we partner with a local store, which usually gives us discounts.” Again, school contacts identify the names of children and families who could most benefit from Crèche’s assistance, providing the sizes for clothing. Toiletries and other items, some provided by local dentists are also
given to children. “Our members shop and deliver these gifts to the families.” Deyo says that the organization works with the Salvation Army to ensure there isn’t duplication.
Relying on a supportive community Crèche members, who are all women, will soon be seen outside area stores, cans in hand, for tag days, one of its three fundraisers taking place the first weekend in August, something its board members admit, Crèche “invented.” About the same time, the organization also sends its annual appeal letter to organizations, individuals and business in the community. Still another fundraiser is its spring and fall rummage sale. Crèche and the Bemus Bay Pops This year, Crèche has teamed up with WCA and the Bemus Bay Pops for an evening music, dinner and hors d’oeuvres as it presents an evening with the Boogie Wonder Band on Saturday, August 11 on the DFT Floating Stage. Proceeds will benefit the pediatric section at WCA Hospital. VIP and preferred seating tickets are avail-
able. More information on the event is available at its website (also developed by a volunteer from an area high school) at www.crecheforkids.org. Crèche also actively seeks new members from the community. “We rely on members to do what we are able to do, both for their financial support and volunteer efforts,” says Amy Turner, past president and membership chair. Currently, the organization has 100 “active” members serving on committees and working on its fundraisers. There are also 150 “associate” members, or women who have served at least 10 years in active membership. Both financially support the organization. “To support Crèche is to support a child,” says Turner, who encourages interested persons to visit its website for more information, to email a question, view its online newsletter or print a donation form.
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HEALTH SECTION
Soaking up the Sun? Think again! commonly to blame. That is why it is important to stay out of the sun though the mid-day hours, when UBV rays have the greatest concentration and intensity. Protect Yourself From Sun developing skin cancer. Contributing Writer Exposure! Toni DeAngelo, R.N. A “Little Light” on UVA and According to the Centers For UVB Rays WCA Hospital Community Disease Control and PrevenHealth & Wellness Director The rays that come from the tion (CDC), skin cancer is one sun, UVA and UVB rays are I don’t know if all of the of the most common and most well known to cause damage readers of this article are old preventable forms of cancer in enough to remember the lazy, to our skin. From early aging the United States. More than all the way to skin cancer, hazy, crazy days of summer 3.5 million new cases of skin when we applied cooking oil, there are many reasons to cancer are diagnosed protect yourself from the baby oil, and a tincture of annually, but by folsun’s ultraviolet rays. The CDC recommends lowing these simple iodine before we relaxed and stretched out in our backyards UVA rays are constantly steps, we can protect easy options for exposing our skin to the glori- present, no matter the season ourselves from sun protection from UV ous ultraviolet rays of the sun. or the weather. So if you exposure. radiation: All with the intent of “frying think you cannot damage “Free” Melanoma our skin” and getting “burnt- your skin on a cloudy day, tell Screening At WCA! to-a-crisp” in order to acquire that to the UVA rays. UVA • Seek shade, especially during WCA Hospital is a beautiful, deep brown “base rays also penetrate some of offering a “FREE” midday hours. tan” and healthy glow! Oh, the clothing we wear and Melanoma Screenings those glorious days of expos- even through glass. (When • Wear clothing to protect exposed in August. Dr. Robert ing our gorgeous skin to the was the last time you applied skin. Scott, board-certified radiant glow of the sun! sunscreen before you got bedermatologist on the • Wear a hat with a wide brim to If we only knew what we know hind the wheel of your car?) medical staff at WCA UVA rays used to be consid- shade the face, head, ears, and today! If we only knew how Hospital, will perform ered relatively safe, in terms neck. much DNA (or deoxyribothe screenings. of the sun’s rays, and that is nucleic acid—the hereditary • Wear sunglasses that wrap To sign-up for the why tanning beds, which use material in humans and around and block as close to 100% “free” Melanoma UVA rays, took center stage. almost all other organisms) of both UVA and UVB rays as Screening, register for damage we were doing to our The World Health Organipossible. the WCA Hospital Free skin cells by exposing our skin zations recent research on Community Presentatanning bed usage now tells to the ultraviolet rays of the • Use sunscreen with sun protection, “Stepping Up sun. And the more we exposed us that using tanning beds tive factor (SPF) 15 or higher, and To Wellness! Cancer used before the age of 30 can ourselves to the unprotected both UVA and UVB protection Prevention, Diagnosis actually increase our risk for sun, the more we mutated skin cancer by 75 percent! our DNA, further damaging • Avoid indoor tanning, ALWAYS! & Survivorship” which will be held at the un-repairable skin cells that The other ultraviolet rays, WCA Hospital Audiplaces us at the highest risk for UVB rays are the rays you can blame when you get sunburned. Unlike UVA rays, UVB rays are not always the same strength year round— they are more prevalent during the summer months. However, UVB rays are able to reflect off of water and snow, so it is always important to protect yourself, year-round. UVB rays are responsible for causing most skin cancers. While large doses of UVA rays can contribute to cancer, it is the UVB rays that are more
torium on Tuesday, August 21st, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. You must attend presentation to register and complete the required assessment for the “free” Melanoma Screening. Special guest physician speaker, Dr. Theresa Pagliuca, boardcertified radiation oncologist on the medical staff at WCA, will present valuable information on reducing your risk for cancer; what you should know if you or someone you love is diagnosed with cancer; staying healthy during treatment; and improving your survivorship. To register for the community presentation, Stepping Up To
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favorite soda. I used a 12 X 12 digital template, adapted it to a 6 X 6. I then added my photos, a title, a heart and flower embellishment and some journaling. It reads “Things that I love seeing in the summertime: Wild flowers growing randomly around telephone poles, Tiger Lilies, and Regina drinking an Orangina while wearing her ‘Awesome’ sweatshirt.” It isn’t deep; just daily observations, fitting in with the overall album. The second is a 4 X 4 photo of Lake Erie, taken at night, with a digital stamp and the date in the center to embellish an otherwise basic blue photo. I used “Paradise Handbook” paper from Reminisce, inked the edges of the photo in frayed burlap for additional depth, and added the entire page to
the book with double-sided tape. There’s no journaling, and doesn’t need to be. I like the Project : Annie book, and look forward to its completion at the end of the year. Assuming the Mayan calendar isn’t correct, I plan to do the same in 2013. I may go digital with it, I may buy the Project: Life system, I may do something entirely different. I won’t be using an altered hardcover book, though. There’s not enough instant gratification in it for a longterm project. In the words of Veruca Salt, “I want the world. I want the whole world. I want to lock it all up in my pocket. It’s my bar of chocolate. Give it to me now.” According to Tom Petty, “Waiting is the hardest part.”
and indicate their willingness to help on a one-time basis with special projects. Help is also needed to do large-scale yard projects and some cleaning and organizing within the building. Call Executive Director Katie Smith at 326-2011 or stop and visit the YWCA during business hours. Arts and Crafts “Initial reports indicate this was a very successful year for the Arts and Crafts Festival,”
reported board president Ivy Higginbotham. “The addition of music, Dick Marshall the Balloon Man and the variety of vendors we brought to the park provided something for everyone. Special thanks to the many volunteers who worked many hours to help out and special thanks to all the visitors to the park.”
WOMEN’S SECTION Scrapbooking Today
making a paper layout from every photo has bulked up Contributing Writer my book to the point that, if It’s August, and I’m still keep- I continued, would no longer ing up with Project: Annie, my stay closed. I’ve been making 5 year-long altered-book adapta- X 7 “layouts” digitally, adding tion of Becky Higgins’ Project: journaling, details and embelLife. I’ve taken a photo almost lishments directly to the photo every day, sometimes specto save space. The benefit to tacular but often mundane, this is using my digital papers, and created layouts using supplies and stamps in a way them all. Along the way, I’ve that I wouldn’t ordinarily do learned some things, namely for this kind of project, creatthat I’m obsessed with sunsets, ing a true hybrid scrapbook. food and gross random things. The drawback is losing the I’m also more aware of the depth and texture of a threesmall things that are a part of dimensional page to a one-dimy daily life, the seemingly mensional printed photograph, ordinary aspects of existence drop shadows or not. that are integral to shaping my worldview. I am incredibly Another negative aspect is the waiting. I’ve ordered prints privileged to see the things from both Snapfish.com and that I do. Persnicketyprints.com, and I’m also learning how to save wait like Ralphie from “A scrapbook supplies, since Christmas Story” in anticipaBy Anne Walterich
tion of his secret decoder ring for the mail to come each day. I feel like spoiled Veruca Salt from “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” but instead of an Oompa Loompa I want my prints here and “I want them NOW!” It also takes a certain amount of planning when some prints arrive earlier than others. Rather than wait for all of them to come in and scrap a month’s worth of photos at once, I skip the proper number of pages to maintain date order, and hope I don’t make a mistake. Unlike a traditional scrapbook album with page protectors, you can’t move anything once it’s been adhered in place. For the first layout, I went a step further to avoid creating
bulk and added a background design directly to my page using stamps before adhering my photo. I purchased some generic rectangle, circle and square wood-mounted stamps (manufacturers unknown) from Buffalo Stamps and Stuff (buffalostamps.com) over the weekend and was eager to try them out. I worked from the bottom up, adding my first layer with distress ink in frayed burlap, then a layer of squares with Ink it UP! in Metallic Gold, followed by circles in Distress Ink’s Fired Brick, smaller circles with Distress Ink in Spiced Marmalade, and a row of butterflies in a light green pigment ink from Studio G. The photos are flowers taken while walking the dog, and one of my sister drinking her
YWCA Westfield News and in the future. The girls program continues through August 16. For more details on YWCA Girls Program the girls program, contact Julie Project AIM is a partnership Devlin, program coordinator of the YWCA of Westfield at 326-4012. and Jamestown. AIM is Adult Paranormal Tours Identity Mentoring, which is a project that encourages girls In partnership with the Fredoto think about the impact their nia Village Ghost Hunters, the YWCA will be hosting a buildchoices have. Every decision ing tour of their facility on made from doing homework Saturday, August 18. This will to choosing friends to acbe an investigation of paranortivities has the potential of impacting their lives, both now mal activity discovered at the By Katie Smith Contributing Writer
YWCA building. Tours begin at 7 p.m. and are by reservation only. Tickets are $20 per person and are available at the YWCA building. Karate Class Under the direction of Carl and Bill Swan, karate classes and lessons are held each Tuesday night at the YWCA. Classes begin at 5:30 p.m. and are open to kids ages 7 and up as well as adults. Interested students are invited to attend
an initial class free of change prior to payment. More details are available at the YWCA or by visiting the Tuesday evening class. Volunteers Needed The YWCA is currently recruiting volunteers for many areas. Opportunities are available on the board of directors, the board of trustees and several of the board committees. Volunteers are also welcome to contact the YWCA
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Flavor of the Week: La Scala By Scott Wise Star Staff Writer
Chautauqua County offers such a vast resource of dining experiences that it can almost be intimidating to get out there and try them all. But I firmly recommend you do. And when you do, I wholeheartedly encourage folks from the Pennsylvania state line all the way up through Angola and out to Salamanca to make the drive to Fluvanna (near Jamestown) for one of the best dining experiences our county has to offer- La Scala Italian Restaurant. “We want it to create an atmosphere where people can enjoy fine dining, but they can also bring their families without worrying about how you dress,” said Melanie Yannie, wedding and banquet manager for La Scala. “We want it to be nice and elegant, but we want families to feel welcome.” And that is precisely what happens when eating at La Scala. Typically in Journalism 101, one is taught to write with no bias, from a completely objective point of view. However, with the great care given from the many local businesses I have the pleasureof writing about, it’s hard to stand back and objectively look at a situation. La Scala was no exception to that rule. After being invited to dinner by Yannie, my wife and I found a sitter (thanks, Mom) and took off for Jamestown. Even when arriving, before I mentioned my name and our reservations, the staff provided star treatment, making us feel right at home. What truly amazed me was how our experience continued this way- even by people who
had no clue I’d later be writing a review. I could tell throughout the course of our meal (no pun intended) that this was the treatment offered by Yannie and her team to everyone who came through the beautiful glass doors. “It’s all about the customer experience,” said Yannie. “we want it to be the best it can be.” La Scala makes every effort to do that. After rebounding from a fire that completely destroyed the original location, owner and chef Mike Seagren moved the restaurant across the street. Since then, restorations have created an elegant and quiet dining location. But let’s be serious. It’s not just the location and the wait staff that make a restaurant worth visiting. We go out to dinner to eat. And eat we did. I knew after speaking with Yannie that the prime rib would be first on my list, and I didn’t leave disappointed. “We are primarily an Italian restaurant,” said Yannie. “But the prime rib is our trademark. When we burnt down, people started sending us letters and notes saying how it’s the best in the area.”
Yannie wears a number of hats at La Scala, all of vital importance to the restaurant’s image and clientele. One such role is her part as pastry chef. I’ve been a lot of places and I’ve had a lot of desserts, but the desserts we enjoyed that night were outstanding and stood above anything I’ve had (save what my wife makes, of course- I love you, sweetie!). “I get calls early in the week making requests. I plan some out ahead of time, but it was just a hobby that turned into something more.” Choking back tears, she continued, “I love putting effort into it to provide the experience for our customers.” All of the food at La Scala is home made, and one of the side dishes is even fresh vegetables grown right on the property. Yannie and her team are big on ‘local’. “We buy locally and hire locally so we can be a big piece of the Chautauqua County pie,” she said. “We want to keep business here and to support business in the off-season, not just during tourist times.” In addition to dining, La Scala offers a number of banquet
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“We work to make our staff a real team,” said Yannie. “When you come here with an event, I don’t want you to have to think about any of it. I’ll handle all the work- you just enjoy your day.” Other specials are the dinner club- a deal that is truly too good to pass up. For $100 membership fee, club members enjoy a few signature entrees as often as they like on any night of their choice for only $9.95 a plate. This isn’t any old dinner either- we’re talking about 16 oz. Porterhouse steaks, 5 oz. lobster tails and home made lasagna, just rooms, and plays host to a vaot name a few. riety of events. From weddings and receptions to reunions “It’s an amazing deal,” said and corporate lunches, Yannie Yannie. “Any night you want seeks to make the experito come, and they come with a ence as easy and effort-free as side and a salad.” possible for those who come One great aspect of the atmothrough.
sphere at La Scala is the décor. While it’s modern, there is a mural of an Italian countryside that follows you throughout the whole restaurant. What’s more- it was painted by an 87-year-old woman. “Local artist Helen Gilbert painted all the rooms by hand,” said Yannie. “She actually painted the murals at the original La Scala when it opened 30 years ago. She modeled it after Venice and Verona, and even painted me a Romeo and Juliet in one of the conference rooms. I love it!” With great prices, great food and great service, La Scala is a hometown hit that you don’t want to miss out on. Head down for dinner TuesdaySaturday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., or book your next event there. You won’t regret it!
Open 8am - 8pm Daily!
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Tacos - Burgers - Corn Dogs Pizza - Sahlen’s Hot Dogs Italian Sausage - Wings & Tenders
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Wings of Freedom Tour Come on out people! ‘An Keep ‘Em Flying
Times Starting Friday, August 2 Dunkirk Cinemas 8 10520 Bennett Rd. Dunkirk, NY 14048 (716) 366-2410
Dipson Lakewood Cinema 8 171 Fairmount Ave. Lakewood, NY 14750 (716) 763-3531
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (PG) 12:25, 2:30, 4:35, 6:45, 8:50, 10:55 Total Recall (NYR) 2:00, 4:30, 7:00, 9:30 Step Up Revolution (PG-13) 12:35, 2:40, 4:55, 7:10, 9:20, 11:30 The Watch (R) 12:45, 2:55, 5:05, 7:20, 9:30, 11:40 Brave (PG) 12:15, 2:30, 7:05 Ice Age: Continental Drift (PG) 12:20, 2:25, 4:30, 6:40, 8:50, 11:00 Magic Mike (R) 4:45, 9:20, 11:40 Ted (PG-13) 12:15, 2:30, 7:30, 9:45 The Amazing Spider-Man (PG-13) 4:45 The Dark Night Rises (PG-13) 1:00, 4:15, 7:30, 10:45
Diary of a Winpy Kid: Dog Days (PG) 12:35, 2:40, 4:40, 8:50, 9:05 Step Up 4 3D (PG-13) 2:40, 5:05, 7:30, 9:50 Step Up Revolution (PG-13) 12:15 Total Recall (NYR) 11:45, 2:30, 5:05, 7:35, 10:05 The Watch (R) 12:00, 2:30, 5:00, 7:30, 10:00 Ice Age: Continental Drift (PG) 12:00, 9:10 Ice Age: Continental Drift 3D (PG) 2:15, 4:30, 7:00 The Dark Night Rises (PG-13) 11:30, 12:15, 3:10, 4:15, 6:40, 8:15, 10:00 Magic Mike (R) 12:40, 3:30, 6:15, 8:50 Ted (PG-13) 1:30, 4:00, 6:40, 9:15
Dipson Chatuauqua Mall II 500 Chautauqua Mall Lakewood, NY 14750 (716) 763-1888 The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (PG-13) 3:45, 6:40, 9:30 The Amazing Spider-Man (PG-13) 3:45, 6:40, 9:30
Dipson Warren Mall 1666 Market St. Warren, PA 16365 Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (PG) 12:50, 2:50, 4:50, 7:00, 9:10 Total Recall (NYR) 1:15, 4:15, 6:50, 9:15 The Dark Night Rises (PG-13)
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What’s happening This Week! Thursday, August 2
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Chautauqua Marina www.chautauquamarina.com
Music on the Pier
3rd Annual Book and Paper Show
6:30 p.m to 8:30 p.m. City Pier Park www.visitdunkirk.com
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eason Hall www.mcclurgmuseum.org
68th Annual Gerry Rodeo
Sherman Day Celebration
8 p.m. Gerry Rodeo VFD Grounds www.gerryrodeo.org
10 a.m. Village of Sherman www.shermanny.com
Big City Summer Concert Series
Beach Bash
The Town Pants 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Jamestown Savings Bank Ice Arena www.jsbia.com
Chautauqua Shores Chorus (Women Barbershoppers) (Mondays)
First Baptist Church, 358 E. Fifth St., Jamestown, NY. 7 p.m.
Dunkirk Free Library StoryTime and Craft - (Tuesday and Thursday)
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. For children ages 3 - 5 years old. Story time is free. For more information call 366-2511.
“From Stage to Talkies: Theaters in Jamestown” 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fenton History Center www.fentonhistory.org
Westfield Farmer’s Market Routes 394 and 20 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Downtown Jamestown Farmers Market 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fredonia Farmer’s Market 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
68th Annual Gerry Rodeo
Friday, August 3
8 p.m. Gerry Rodeo VFD Rodeo www.gerryrodeo.org
68th Annual Gerry Rodeo
Brass Transit Chicago Tribute
8 p.m. Gerry Rodeo VFD Grounds www.gerryrodeo.org
The Temptations and the Four Tops
Bemus Bay Pops Concert Series 8 p.m. The Floating Stage www.bemusbaypops.com
8:15 p.m. The Amphitheater www.ciweb.org
The Bluegrass Disciples
Brian Hanna at The Brick Walk Café
The Bogarts
6 p.m. Chautauqua Insitution www.ciweb.org
On Going Events
Noon to 10 p.m. City Pier Park www.visitdunkirk.com
Kris Meekins
10 p.m. Webb’s Captains Table
Cindy Love Haight 7 p.m. The Patiot
The Sallonatics 10 p.m. The Lakeview
Saturday, August 4 Lake Day: National Marina Day
10 p.m. Webb’s Captains Table 5 p.m. The Cooler Café 9:30 p.m. Heron Night Lights
Sunday, August 5 Irish Festival
Bemus Bay Pops Concert Series 1 p.m. The Floating Stage www.bemusbaypops.com
The Bluegrass Disciples 5 p.m. Hadley House
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Chautauqua Craft Alliance Show Featured at Bestor Plaza, August 12 60 years and features many exceptional artists. “We hire three jurors each year from all over the United States,” said Christina Rausa, the executive director of the Craft Alliance. “And with their computers they jury the show from their own offices, wherever they happen to be. The artists submit five images for the jurors to look at, and the jurors look for the quality of the work, the quality of images. In other words, they expect very high quality photography. They look for innovation in the work...and the creativity of the artist.” The jurors are chosen due to their many years of experience in craft art. This year, Featured local artists at the Chautauqua Craft Alliance the jurors hail from Boston, Show include the work of Tony and June Burns of Fredonia (right) and Audrey Kay Dowling of Westfield Mass., Buffalo, N.Y. and North (above). Carolina. The artisans themselves hail famous juried craft shows Aug. from all over as well. They are By Mallory Diefenbach 10 through Aug. 12. Founded from Connecticut, MassachuStar Contributing Writer setts, North Carolina, South by local craft artists, the craft Chautauqua Institution’s Carolina, Georgia, Ohio, show has been running for Bestor Plaza will once host its
Pennsylvania, Washington, Michigan, Florida, Tennessee and Canada to name a few. There will also be six local artists from right here in Chautauqua County. The Craft Alliance is a nonprofit organization, which is dedicated to the development and promotion of the highest quality possible art. They are one of the most prestigious craft organizations. “We are very, very strict with our jury process,” said Rausa. “We choose jurors who truly understand the work. We also look for presentation. The jurors are looking for how the artists present their work, so we are very strict in our guidelines, of all our artists must be present with their work at the show: to talk with the public, share with the public, create a relationship with the public. They also have to make all the elements that go into their work as much as possible. They are responsible for creating the work from the ground
up, all the pieces, all the parts.” According to Rausa, the Crafts Alliance was founded in 1982 by a group of studio crafts artists in Chautauqua County with the goal of developing opportunities for Alliance members to show and sell their work. Today the summer shows held in July and August are nationally recognized as two of the finest juried craft shows in the country. Potters, jewelers, fiber artists, glass blowers, woodworkers and
other craft media artists from all over the United States compete for a slot. To find out more about the artists and see some of their work, visit www.craftsalliance. com. The shows will be Friday and Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday noon until 5:30 p.m. There will be free admission on Sunday.
Fredonia Opera House Presents Former Seinfeld Writer in The Wonder Bread Years never before. The Los Angeles Times calls it “pure unpasteurFredonia Opera House ized nostalgia.” Former Seinfeld writer and stand-up comedian Pat Hazell Written and performed live at the Opera House by television brings his one-man comedy show The Wonder Bread Years comedy veteran Hazell, The Wonder Bread Years is a celto the 1891 Fredonia Opera House on Fri., Aug. 3, at 8 p.m. ebration of Baby Boomers that recalls the youth-filled joys A salute to the Baby Boomer of Clackers, Lawn Jarts and Generation, The Wonder riding way in the back of the Bread Years is a fast-paced, hi- Country Squire station wagon. larious production that grace- Hazell calls the side-splitting fully walks the line between show a “common journey into stand-up comedy and theater. the attic.” It doesn’t matter The show not only restores a where you grew up, he says; we much-needed sense of wonder, all have common experiences but leaves audiences laughfrom our childhood. These ing and savoring the past like experiences are explored in Contributed Article
The Wonder Bread Years. Hazell invites the audience to cast their memories back to a time when Kool-Aid was cool, when Toughskin® jeans were all the rage and when Wonder Bread was the greatest thing since, well, all those other brands of sliced bread! One of the original writers for NBC’s Seinfeld and a Tonight Show veteran, Hazell’s television writing credits also include Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, My Life In 3D, Showtime’s Aspen Comedy Special, and Grounded For Life. Showtime declared him “one of the five funniest
people in America.” His 25 years of experience as a writer, performer and producer have made him the go-to guy for new American theater. A contributing commentator to National Public Radio, Hazell is recognized for his genuinely funny American humor and his salute to pop culture. PBS called him “America’s foremost pop culture anthropologist.” Hazell’s first playwriting endeavor was Bunk Bed Brothers, which he co-wrote with Matt Goldman. The play was critically acclaimed and later optioned by Columbia Pictures with screenwriting
chores going to Hazell and Goldman. Bunk Bed Brothers then gained the attention from the television industry and was filmed as the sitcom American Pie for NBC Studios. Reserved seating tickets for The Wonder Bread Years are $27 ($25 Opera House members), and can be purchased in person at the Box Office or by phone at 716-679-1891, Tuesday through Friday, 1-5 p.m. They also may be purchased online any time at www.fredopera.org. The Wonder Bread Years is part of the DFT Communications Spotlight Series of
events. It also is made possible, in part, with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency, and from the United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County. Chautauqua County’s only performing arts center presenting its own programming year-round, the 1891 Fredonia Opera House is a membersupported not-for-profit organization located in Village Hall in downtown Fredonia. A complete schedule of events is available at www.fredopera. org.
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Line Up Announced for Lucille Ball Comedy Fest Central Special in 2011 and will be performing to a house Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Center of 1,260 seats, The Reg Lenna The Lucy Desi Center for Civic Center, in Jamestown on Comedy has announced the Saturday, Aug. 4. final line-up of The Lucille Lucie Arnaz, daughter of Ball Comedy Festival, Aug. Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, 1 to Aug. 5. The five-day festival will feature nationally- will be the musical guest and host of the Stand-Up Showrecognized comedians and rising stars, as well as one-of- case on Friday, Aug. 3. Tammy Pescatelli, winner of Coma-kind events that any Lucy fan couldn’t miss, all in Lucille edy Central’s 2010 Stand-Up Showdown and a finalist on Ball’s hometown of JameNBC’s Last Comic Standing 2, stown. will be the featured comedian “Our goal last year was to and joined by Tony Deyo and honor Lucille Ball the best way Baron Vaughn. Lucy Fest has we know how: through laugh- featured performances by ter,” said Journey Gunderson, then-rising stars Ray RoExecutive Director. “We hope mano, Lewis Black and Ellen to continue that success this DeGeneres, and aims to catch year with top-notch comedy comics on a similar rise to the programming and really prove top with this showcase. that Jamestown is ready to become the Cooperstown of comedy.” Paula Poundstone, one of Comedy Central’s 100 Greatest Featured Acts Comedians of All-Time and This year’s top headliner is panelist on NPR’s Wait, Wait, Billy Gardell, from CBS’s Don’t Tell Me will headline the hit show Mike & Molly. The Thursday, Aug. 2 evening. Pittsburgh native is known Kid’s comedy includes the to more than 12 million TV critically-acclaimed comedy viewers each week, appeared in his own hour-long Comedy troupe, Story Pirates, seen on CNN’s Larry King, NBC’s Contributed Article
“A Stir of Artists” Returning to Bemus Point for Two Weekends vessels, photographer Barbara DelMonte, and silverware art sculptor Cheryl Swanson. Bemus Point’s Village Park will be alive with artists for the Fredonia painter Mary Ann Jankowski and beaded jewelry second time this summer. artist Susan Hach-Murphy Parking and admission are will show their work. Acrylic free for the Third Annual “A painter Judith Whittaker is Stir of Artists” Art Show and from Frewsburg, and acrylic Sale on August 11 and 12, painter Mike Angilella and 2012. With hours from 11 a.m. photographer Butch Poole are to 6 p.m., the show will take from Jamestown. place rain or shine. Other New York presenters Organizer Marian Aranyos are, from Angola, watercolor says this year promises even artist Mary Ellen Hanna and more fine artisans from West- Susan Palys, who works in ern New York and Northwest- pastels, ink, and watercolor. ern Pennsylvania. In addition Derby pastel painter Walter S. to displaying their unique Mayo, Ellicottville wood artist talents, exhibitors will have Keith McKale, Alex Flansburg artworks for sale. from Rochester, who makes On Sundays, live entertainsculptured wall clocks, and ment begins at 2:30 on the stained glass and mosaics DFT Communications Float- artist Michelle Hoff of South ing Stage. Dayton complete the New York artists. Participants from Chautauqua County include Bemus Pennsylvania exhibitors are Point artists Clara Hanson wood artisan Jack Northrop who works in pottery and 3D from Kane, acrylic and wadesign, wood artist Bruce M. tercolor painter Patty Prechtl Johnson, beach glass jeweler from St. Mary’s, and fabric Marie Lewis, and mixed meartist ReeAnn Devore from dia sculptor Renee Pye. Youngsville. Warren artists are Celoron resident Daniel Mar- Marian Aranyos who works in watercolor and collage, chini will display his mixed Linda Mason in mixed glass, media, pencil, and charcoal works. Deborah Florian, who fiber, metal arts and jewelry, and Debbie Moyer who makes makes wire-wrapped glass hand-forged jewelry. vases, and photographer Bill Smith are from Cherry Come to beautiful Bemus Creek. Dunkirk painters Phil Point on Chautauqua Lake to Julian works in oil and acrylic meet the artists and see their and Barney Kuzara in oils. great variety of fine works. All From Forestville are Patrick artwork will be for sale. DelMonte with his wooden
Today and recently live on stage with Conan O’Brien. This non-profit creative writing organization made up of professional actors and comedians performs a show based on stories written by children. As a special treat, the Story Pirates have chosen four different stories written by Jamestown children and will be performing each one at the Reg Lenna on Aug. 4. Gregg Oppenheimer, son of I Love Lucy creator Jess Oppenheimer, returns to Jamestown to direct a Live “Lucy” Radio Show on Saturday, Aug. 4. This year’s show features the world premiere of Finding Fred and Ethel, a side-splitting episode of Jess Oppenheimer’s first sitcom Baby Snooks, and another hilarious episode of Lucille Ball’s radio sitcom My Favorite Husband: Valentine’s Day. Late Night Comedy will be held in the Tropicana Room at the Lucy Desi Center on Aug. 3 and 4 at 10:30 p.m. Some of the hottest rising comedians from across the country will converge in Jamestown for a
night of new, and sometimes blue, material. Contains adult content. Comedians that will be performing include Mark Normand, Adam Newman, Kyle Grooms, Nick Peine, Bethany Van Delft, Mike
Brown, Phoebe Robinson, Joe Machi and Chet Wild. Beer and wine will be served. Lucy World Games Opening Ceremonies at 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 3 feature
rock band “Party of Nine” and more kicking off the first-ever Lucy World Games, making Jamestown 2012: Host City Continued on page 13
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K.D. Lang And The Siss Boom Bang With Special Guest Lera Lynn nights this week are Community Appreciation Nights, Chautauqua Institution ticket prices are reduced to k.d. lang and the siss boom $18. bang with special guest On Monday, Timothy Muffitt Lera Lynn take the Amphiconducts a performance by theater stage this Friday at the Music School Festival Chautauqua Institution. Other entertainment this week Orchestra featuring the Voice Program, which is directed by includes the Music School Marlena Malas, in the AmphiFestival Orchestra, Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra and theater at 8:15 p.m. Igudesman & Joo: ‘A Little On Wednesday, classical Nightmare Music.’ musicians, Aleksey Igudesman and Richard Hyung-ki Week Seven begins, as alJoo perform their unique ways, with free access to the and hilarious theatrical show, grounds on Sunday. Guests which combines comedy with are welcome to come to the classical music and popular Amphitheater at 2:30 p.m. for a performance by Infinity culture. Igudesman & Joo: ‘A Little Nightmare Music’ begins Performing Arts. Access to at 8:15 p.m. in the Amphithethe grounds is always free on Sundays and parking fees ap- ater. ply only after 1:30 p.m. One of the most dynamic young conductors in America, Monday and Wednesday Contributed Article
Mei-Ann Chen, leads the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra (CSO) on Thursday. Chen most recently completed her first season as music director of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra and on Thursday, will be joined by pianist Ian Parker, who has appeared with the Buffalo Philharmonic, Calgary Philharmonic, Cincinnati Symphony, CBC Symphony Vancouver and Cleveland Orchestra at Blossom. Award-winning pop and country singer-songwriter, k.d. lang, performs Friday, Aug. 10. Lang helped put the alternative in alt-country music and launched her career with a blend of country-rock styling and playfully punk-like attitude. She has since expanded her celebrated singing style to pop, jazz and Brazilian. Her
performance, k.d. lang and the siss boom bang with special guest Lera Lynn, begins at 8:15 p.m. in the Amphitheater. Tickets are still available. Saturday, Aug. 11 the North Carolina Dance Theatre in Residence, directed by JeanPierre Bonnefoux, performs with the CSO, led by guest conductor Grant Cooper, at 8:15 p.m. in the Amphitheater. Tickets for Amphitheater performances are $40. On Community Appreciation Nights, ticket prices are reduced to $18 and Family Entertainment Series performances in Smith Wilkes Hall are always free. For additional ticketing information, visit https://chautauquatickets.ciweb.org/ or call 716-357-6250.
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The 1891 Fredonia Opera House has announced that its front section of orchestra seating to legendary mentalist The Amazing Kreskin on Friday, Oct. 19, at 8 p.m., is sold out. Tickets in the remaining two orchestra sections and in the
balcony are still available, but selling fast. Opera House Executive Director Rick Davis notes that since the performance was announced on July 2, tickets to a quarter of the theatre’s seats – those in the front orchestra section, closest to the stage – have sold out completely.
“There are still great seats available in the remaining two orchestra sections and in the balcony,” says Davis. “But we receive calls for tickets daily; so patrons wanting to see the October show are encouraged not to delay in reserving seats.” With a showman’s flair, a comedian’s wit, and the capaci-
ties of a bona fide mentalist or thought reader, The Amazing Kreskin has, for five decades, dramatized the unique facets of the human mind! Kreskin tells people things about themselves that only a close family member or friend would know! For years he’s been a Continued on page 13
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Chautauqua’s Week Seven Lectures Shed Light on “The Ethics of Cheating”
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Employment is important to everyone. While most people are generally able to obtain work, the majority of people with disabilities who want to work are instead unemployed. A Western New York woman recently had the opportunity to share her employment experiences at a United Nations special session on the employment of people with disabilities. Jennifer Yost, a Jamestown area resident, was selected to travel to New York City to speak at the U.N. Headquarters after event organizers asked The Resource Center to participate in the special session. The session was titled “Employment – The Key to Social Inclusion for People with Disabilities” and was intended to emphasize how critical employment is not only to the personal, economic and developmental well being of people with disabilities, but also to governments and communities. The session, held July 3, was coordinated by The Rehab Group, an organization supporting people with disabilities in several European countries, which had participated and contributed to “The Resource Center Symposium at Chautauqua” in 2011. Serving as the reference point for the session was Article 27 of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which addresses the rights of all individuals, including those with disabilities, to seek and obtain employment, and which articulates provisions that all nations ought to integrate into their constitutional, legal and sociopolitical constructs to ensure the equal employment of people with disabilities. The session was chaired by Daniela Bas, the director of the U.N. Department of Economic and Social Affairs’ Division for Social Policy and Development. Ms. Bas has had to use a wheelchair since becoming paraplegic as a child as a result of a tumor on her spine, so she understands well the many challenges facing people with disabilities, including barriers to employment. Ms. Yost, who has Down syndrome and who has been employed since 1996 with support from The Resource Center, spoke about her experiences in seeking, obtaining and then losing employment, and the devastating impact of being without a job for an extensive period. She discussed how important employment is in her life. Her employment provides Ms.Yost
Beginning on Monday, Aug. 6 experts from a variety of career fields examine cheating as an ethical wrong, but also challenge the assumption that cheating is always wrong. Lectures will also touch on motivations for cheating, the history of cheating as well as its effect on business, sports, politics, technology, relationships and society. The week’s lectures begin with behavioral economics professor at Duke University, Dan Ariely. Also the author of The New York Times best-seller Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces that Shape Our Decisions, he lectures at 10:45 a.m. in the Amphitheater on Monday. Taking the Amphitheater stage Tuesday morning are Julia Heiman and Paul McHugh. Heiman is director of the Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction and professor of psychology and clinical psychiatry at Indiana University. McHugh is the University Distinguished Service Professor of Psychiatry at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Lecturers on Wednesday, Aug. 8 include Roger Goodell, Mike Slive and Luke Russert. Roger Goodell is commissioner of the National Football League (NFL). Under his leadership, fan interest has soared, including the largest TV audiences in league history and enormous growth in online
with opportunities to establish relationships with people who she otherwise would not be able to meet, and her job brings fundamental purpose to her daily life routine. As importantly, the earnings from her employment allow Ms. Yost to plan for a number of personal and community activities, including taking family and friends to dinner, and to have personal belongings for simple things such as owning and using her own cell phone. “I want to keep improving on my job and become more independent. I earn money and can make decisions on how I want to spend my money. I have a checking account and a credit card. I budget my money and pay my own bills, buy my own clothes and plan vacations,” Ms. Yost told the audience at the United Nations. “It makes me feel better to have money I earned. Through my employment I have met many people and made many friends. I hope some day all disabled people will be able to have a job and earn their own money. That would make them feel good.” • Andrei Abramov, the chief of the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) branch of the Office for ECOSOC Support and Coordination. (ECOSOC is the U.N.’s Economic and Social Council.) He referenced the key provisions of Article 27 of the U.N. Convention and the key aspects that pertain to governments, to their constitutional and legal provisions, and to social and political objectives that are critical to ensure access to employment by people with disabilities. • Angela Kerins, the chief executive officer of The Rehab
Group. She spoke of the experience of the Republic of Ireland in developing a comprehensive and effective national structure that includes all key stakeholders. Such structure is essential to ensure successful access to employment for people with disabilities. • Dr. Heidi Alaskara, Saudi Arabia’s head of disability employment. She highlighted a number of successful initiatives undertaken by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia aimed at supporting the educational and skills acquisition process of children and youths with disabilities in anticipation of their work aspirations, as well as the practical support to employers, in order to create the necessary awareness of benefits associated with employing people with disabilities. • Jan Spooren, the secretary general of the European Platform for Rehabilitation. He emphasized the critical interplay and investment in not only supporting people with disabilities to seek and obtain employment, but, as importantly, in supporting and facilitating the commitment and expectations of employers to provide work to people with disabilities. Spooren elucidated the varying experiences of the different nations of the European Union in establishing among employers quota demands on employment of people with disabilities, and he documented the high benefits in providing employment against the high cost to governments and communities of not investing and supporting employment of people with disabilities. During an open panel discusContinued on page 16
and social media engagement. Mike Slive is the seventh commissioner of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). During his tenure, he has developed initiatives designed to maintain and improve the SEC’s position as one of the top intercollegiate athletic conferences in the nation, both on and off the fields of play. Luke Russert, son of the late Meet the Press moderator Tim Russert, is a NBC News correspondent based in Washington, D.C. He currently reports from Capitol Hill on the House of Representatives and covers youth issues for NBC Nightly News, Today and MSNBC. Thursday’s lecture will be given by Erroll B. Davis Jr., superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools and former chancellor of the University System of Georgia, where he was responsible for the state’s 35 public colleges and universities. On Friday, Aug. 10 Teresa A. Sullivan gives last morning lecture of Week Seven. Sullivan is the eighth president of the University of Virginia, home to the nation’s oldest student-run honor system, under which students pledge not to lie, cheat or steal. The Interfaith Lecture Series this week takes on theme, “Creating Cultures of Honor and Integrity,” beginning with Rabbi Jack Bemporad on Monday at 2 p.m. in the Hall of Philosophy. Bemporad is an internationally recognized theologian, scholar and interfaith advocate.
Dr. Sayyid M. Syeed, national director of the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), gives the afternoon lecture on Tuesday, Aug. 7. On Wednesday, professor of moral theological ethics at Marquette University, Daniel C. Maguire is the afternoon lecturer. Former mayor, congressman and ambassador, Andrew Young lectures on Thursday, Aug 9. The last afternoon lecturer is David W. Orr, the Paul Sears Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies and Politics and Senior Advisor to the President at Oberlin College. Morning lectures are held in the Amphitheater weekdays at 10:45 a.m. Afternoon/Interfaith lectures are held in the Hall of Philosophy weekdays at 2 p.m. Afternoon lecture themes coordinate with the themes of the 10:45 a.m. lectures, but take a different angle of vision. Day tickets are available for purchase at the Main Gate Welcome Center Ticket Office on the day of your visit. Morning tickets grant visitors access to the grounds for $18 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. For $12, afternoon tickets grant access from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Combined morning/afternoon passes (7 a.m. to 8 p.m.) are $30. For additional ticketing information, visit chautauquatickets.ciweb.org/ or call 716-357-6250
Community Foundation Honors Memory of Gerry resident at Town’s Bicentennial Celebration Methodist Church. After a courageous battle with cancer, Gerry Bicentennial Committee, Atwell passed away in March As of June 1, 2012, the Town 2011. of Gerry is officially 200 According to Randy Sweeney, years old. Members of the executive director of the ComBicentennial Committee, as munity Foundation, “Mrs. well as town members and Atwell not only lived in the officials, will host a celebration on Saturday, Aug. 11. The Town of Gerry, but for the Chautauqua Region Commu- Town. Her vast community involvement has inspired others nity Foundation is helping to sponsor the event in memory to do good work and the we are proud to honor her memoof life-long resident Temple ry as her hometown celebrates Atwell. this impressive milestone.” For over 30 years, Atwell Sweeney and the Community served with the Gerry VolFoundation extend its congratunteer Fire Department as ulations and best wishes for a member, secretary and Gerry’s bicentennial year. treasurer. She worked for The celebration begins with the Gerry Rodeo as a small child and eventually became a a parade at 2 p.m. taking off from the Army Reserve Center member of the Rodeo Comon Gerry-Levant Road. The mittee, serving as publicity chairman for 20 years. She was route will proceed to the four corners, to Gerry-Ellington a member of the Gerry Free Road, up Damon Hill Road, Contributed Article
down Coachlight Lane in Heritage Village and cross Route 60 to Larsen Memorial Park. A picnic will take place at the Park following the parade. Food will be served at 5 p.m. Throughout the afternoon guests will be entertained with games, music and visits with historic figures from the community’s past. The celebration will conclude with fireworks at dusk. Events will be held rain or shine and guests are asked to bring their own seating. For more information on the Town of Gerry’s celebration, visit www.gerryny.us. For more information on the Community Foundation visit www.crcfonline.org or www. facebook.com/crcfonline.
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Testing Equipment Will Enhance JCC’s Engineering, Technology Programs large forces to samples until they break and then study the JCC failure modes. The machine Jamestown Community Col- can also be used to test the lege’s engineering science and quality of welds. technology degree programs will benefit substantially from “A ‘good’ weld will break next the addition of two key pieces to the weld, not on the weld,” notes Jill Johnson, engineerof testing equipment. ing instructor. “A student can A universal tester and a understand how metals fail fluid power testing system, and what the fracture surfaces obtained through a U.S. Detell about how or why somepartment of Education Title thing broke. As engineers III Strengthening Institutions and technicians, students will Program (SIP) grant, enable be expected to study failures students to develop a comand propose new designs to prehensive understanding of reduce the likelihood of future material/fluid properties and failures. replace equipment that was “Some of our graduates may prone to frequent repairs. go on to industry and operate Familiarity with the equipa machine like this, so having ment is considered integral a state-of-the-art computer to students who, when hired controlled system to collect by industries or who transdata is always good for our fer into mechanical, civil, programs,” she added. structural, and architectural engineering programs at four- Topics in thermodynamics, such as pressure, Pascal’s Law, year institutions, will need to know how to conduct and and fluid friction, are demonstrated on the fluid power learn from product testing. testing system. In addition to The universal tester, used to existing programs, the fluid study the strength of materi- power testing system will supals, allows students to apply Contributed Article
port JCC’s proposed industrial maintenance program. Graduates of the proposed program will be prepared to maintain and repair large industrial equipment. Students will learn how to build and troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems, which is an integral part of the role of an industrial maintenance technician. JCC offers degree programs in engineering science and mechanical technology, degree and certificate programs in welding technology, and certificates in computer-aided design and computer numerical control and machine tool technology. A proposed industrial maintenance certificate program is being reviewed by the state education department. The multi-year Title III grant is also being used to strengthen student advisement and technology competencies and enhance access to higher education in the region.
Distance Learning Courses Give Students A Head Start On College Contributed Article E2CCB
School superintendents in Western New York say the Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES Distance Learning Network has proved instrumental in helping their students get a head start on college. “We have had several students who have been able to enter college as sophomores. The tuition savings for their families is substantial, and the students have found themselves better prepared for the rigors of college,” said Danielle O’Connor, Frewsburg Central School District superintendent. Students from E2CCB component school districts that participate in the Distance Learning Program are earning hundreds of transferable college credits each year by enrolling in classes their high schools do not offer. A partnership between the E2CC BOCES and Jamestown Community College has added many classes to the list, and students in both Erie and Chautauqua County are able to take advantage of these dual-credit opportunities without paying a cent in college tuition. Final figures are not yet available for the current school year, but in 201011, students from participating
school districts earned a total of 1,215 transferable college credits through the partnership with JCC alone. The cost of tuition would have been $63,180 but students were able to take these courses free of charge and carry the credits with them after graduation regardless of their post-secondary plans. “The partnership with Jamestown Community College has enabled the Distance Learning Network to facilitate a far greater number of college-level course offerings for students from our component school districts,” said Michael Bayba, E2CCB distance learning specialist. “Thanks to JCC and our participating districts, hundreds of students have been able to get a head start on college by graduating high school with transferable college credit and experience taking college-level classes.” The Distance Learning Network is part of the E2CCB School Support Services Division. Distance Learning classes are hosted at one high school and broadcast to others via state-of-the-art videoconferencing technology. Fax machines, email, and online instructional resources such as Moodle eliminate the need for students to be physically present in the same classrooms
as their instructors. This has enabled hundreds of students from participating school districts to take classes not offered at their own high schools. Through the E2CCB Distance Learning Network, students at Springville High School, for example, are currently taking six classes not offered at the school, such as a course on the Holocaust. Meanwhile, students from other participating school districts are taking a psychology class taught at Springville High School through the Distance Learning Network. According to Vincent Vanderlip, Springville High School principal, his students are benefiting in two important ways from the district’s participation in the E2CCB Distance Learning service. For one thing, students now have access to an expanded offering of courses since they can take classes taught at other schools but not taught at Springville High School. Additionally, Springville students are currently earning college credit by taking two JCC classes taught at Falconer High School – Principles of Financial Accounting and Principles of Managerial Accounting. “Distance Learning enables Continued on page 13
46th Annual
Lewiston Art Festival and
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Chalk Walk Competition
Aug. 11 & 12 10am to 6pm . . .
Center Street Lewiston, NY
Flying Frog Hair Comb. K. Hodge Russell
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Don’t miss the Craft Show at Chautauqua Institution Friday, August 10, 10:30 am - 5:30 pm Saturday, August 11, 10:30 am - 5:30 pm (reduced gate fee) Sunday, August 12, 12 noon - 5 pm (no gate fee) For more information visit: www.CraftsAlliance.com or call 716-673-5479
Jamestown Community College to offer Industrial Maintenance Technology for trained personnel. JCC “Employer need for this program was determined through Jamestown Community Cola survey of manufacturers lege’s board of trustees has authorized college officials to and facilities in Chautauqua, move forward with a proposed Cattaraugus, and Warren new credit certificate program counties, and evaluation of previous non-credit offerings,” in industrial maintenance Weaver said. technology. “The proposed certificate will The proposal, which has prepare students with the already been reviewed by the college’s faculty, now moves on necessary interdisciplinary to both the State University of background to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical, New York and the New York mechanical, hydraulic, and State Education Department for the next stages of approval. pneumatic equipment used in a manufacturing or facilities According to Michael Weaver, environment,” Weaver said. JCC’s director of engineering “Students who complete the science and technology, the program successfully will be certificate will help support well qualified for entry-level the needs of local industries positions in industrial mainteContributed Article
nance as well as other entrylevel manufacturing jobs. “Job titles may include industrial electrician, industrial machinery mechanic, installation technician, industrial technician, and building maintenance mechanic,” Weaver added. “The certificate will also allow personnel presently employed by industry to obtain a credential showing basic competence in the skills necessary for advancement.” According to Jean Schrader, assistant dean of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, “The program core includes basic founContinued on page 16
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News Briefs Arts & Craft Vendor Spaces Still Availablefor Jamestown Labor Day Festival The City of Jamestown Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department has announced that there are still spaces available for crafters interested in having a spot reserved at the 2012 Labor Day Festival. Spaces are available for $25 each and only hand-crafted items may be sold. The 33rd Annual Labor Day Festival will be held on Sunday, September 2 at Bergman Park. Those interested in having an Arts and crafts booth or wanting more information about the Labor Day Festival may call the Recreation Office at 483-7523 or visit http:// www.jamestownny.net/index. php/parks-and-recreation/ programs-and-events/laborday-festival to print out the arts and crafts vendor application. Fenton History Center Presents Adult Civil War Program The Fenton History Center is holding a half-day camp for adults to learn about life as a local recruit at Jamestown’s 112th NY Volunteer Infantry boot camp in 1862. “Camp Brown Sr.” is based on the very successful youth “Camp Brown” which the Fenton has run for the last six years. The camp will be led by local reenactor Greg Johnson. The campers will learn about the daily life of a Civil War recruitng including drilling, setting up camp, a soldier’s uniform, equipment and local history. The session is Saturday, August 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Interested persons are asked to pre-register by calling 664-6256. The camp has a $25 fee. Visit www.fentonhistorycenter.org or call 664-6256 for more information. Tuesday Club to Visit Historical Society at Museum The Mayville Tuesday Club will visit the Historical Society Museum at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 7 in the Mayville Depot and be welcomed by Tony Brancato, society board member and museum docent. According to Jean Kelsey, Tuesday Club secretary and
society member, Brancato will guide members through the museum and explain the many hundreds of exhibits. Among them will be an ice fishing shanty and a small replica of the Sea Lion, an ancient ship that once sailed Chautauqua Lake waters. Dianne Goodrich, Tuesday Club president, reminds members that 2012-13 dues will be payable at this time. For more information, call Ms. Goodrich at 753-7472. Library to Offer Same-Day Sunday Times Prendergast Library will have the same-day Sunday New York Times available for patrons starting Sunday, July 29. “We are responding to library users’ requests in an effort to offer the best public service possible,” said Director Linda Mielke. In the past, the Sunday New York Times arrived by mail the following Tuesday. Prendergast Library, located at 509 Cherry St., is open from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sundays yearround. For information, call 484-7135. Mandatory Meeting Planned For Chautauqua Lake Athletes, Parents All Chautauqua Lake Central School student athletes participating in a modified, junior varsity, or varsity sport during the 2012-13 school year are strongly urged to attend a sports information meeting, along with their parents, at 6 p.m. on Thursday, August 9, in the district auditorium. Coaches for all three seasons will be available to review a variety of topics, including season expectations, requirements and other pertinent information. All required athletic forms for the entire year will be handed out and can be completed at the meeting. The sports information meeting is an opportunity to ask questions and obtain information about the 2012-13 season. For more information call Secondary School Principal Josh Liddell, who supervises athletic programs at CLCS. He can be reached at the Secondary School Office, 753-5881.
Wine Fest, continued from page 1 doing a cigar rolling demonstration. We’re trying to bring in a lot of different lifestyle selections, like hot sauces, barbeque rubs and Spanish foods.” Folks interested in attending the festival can check out the website for ticket information at www.agcwinefestival.com. The dates are Aug. 11 and 12,
and a full schedule is available on the website. Moving forward, Ferguson only sees a continued pattern of growth. “We’re modeling this off the big wine festivals,” said Ferguson. “We want it to rival anything you see in the Napa Valley, and we want to do it in small year time span.”
Kreskin, continued from page 10
regular on Howard Stern, David Letterman, Regis Philbin, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, and of course The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. In fact, Carson’s “Carnac the Magnificent” character was created as a spoof on the Amazing Kreskin. Kreskin’s predictions have received international recognition ... On Dec. 6, 2007, he predicted the outcome of the 2008 U.S. Presidential Election when there still were nearly a dozen candidates seeking both
parties’ nominations. His prediction? President Barack Obama. Also in 2008, on FOX Business News, he predicted the results of the Super Bowl three days before the game ... that the Giants would win by three points. The final score? 17-14! Reserved Seating tickets to see this iconic figure in pop culture are $30 ($28 for Opera House members) and may be purchased in person at the Opera House Box Office or by phone at 716- 679-1891, Tues-
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2012 Westfield Book and Paper Show is Aug. 4 Event to feature 18 dealers of books, postcards and other ephemera
Erdrich, and various cookbooks,” Ericson said. Those coming from other areas of New York State are Bob Hoffman (Pittsford), Bill and Jean Kasinski (West Seneca), Locust Grove (Geneseo), Paul McKenna (Grand Island), Maria Neaverth (Orchard park), Keven T. Ransom (Amherst), Bob and Barb Ruhlman (Alden) and Willow Patch Books (Rochester). And sellers from other states include Allegheny Book Mart (Warren, Pa.), Scott Brasseur (Prospect, Pa.), Hopper Historics (Falls Church, Va.) and William Pope (Erie, Pa.). The 2012 Book and Paper Show has something for everyone - from classic books to Even with the rise in popularitems related to local and regional history. The event is Saturday, Aug. 4 in Westfield. ity of e-books, the Book and (Submitted Photo) Paper Show is still anticipating place at Eason Hall (23 Elm St. tographs, postcards and other a good turnout from both seriContributed Article ous book collectors to those Chautauqua County Historical Society in Westfield.). And once again, items provided by several of books will be a key component the 18 vendors. Other vendors who simple are looking for Westfield’s Eason Hall will be of the event, with various deal- will also have vintage posters, something new to add to their overflowing with books the ers selling rare books, hard-to- prints, postcards, photographs, home library or collection. first weekend of August. The find classic first editions along sheet music, stamps and other “There’s still a good market for third annual Westfield Book forms of ephemera. with modern first editions, books,” Wolfe explains. “The and Paper Show, sponsored children’s books and various past two years we’ve seen peoIn addition to the Chautauqua by the Chautauqua County types of history books, includ- County Historical Society, ple come to the show who say Historical Society, will take ing local and regional history. there will six other vendors they just want to look around place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on and see what is available. But from Chautauqua County. “The Historical Society has Saturday, Aug. 4. It promises they ended up leaving with They include Chautauqua de-accessioned several books a wide assortment of vintage one, two, sometimes a stack of and classic books, maps, pho- from our library and they will County Collectibles (Gerry), books, along with other items East Branch Books (Sherman), be made available for sale. In tographs, postcards, posters as well. We’re expecting to see Jack Ericson (Westfield), Ed addition, some of our trustand more. that again this year. You really Schaefer (Maple Springs), ees have donated books from “This is a show for collectors, don’t know what you’ll find their personal collections. And George Sinclair (Dunkirk) readers and fans of various and Eileen Thomas and Irene unless you attend.” there will also be other dealtypes of books, postcards Chudy (Westfield). ers who will be selling local Admission to the event is $5 and other ephemera,” says and regional history books,” with all proceeds being used Local vendor and past event John Wolfe, CCHS trustee explains Wolfe. “Attendees can chairman Jack Ericson is also a to expand and preserve the and chairman of this year’s expect to find books, maps, show. “People who attend will manuscripts and paper materi- trustee with the historical so- historical society’s archives ciety. He plans to bring a wide and research library. For be surprised at the wide and als, much of which relates to more information, please visit variety of books and other diverse selection of items that Chautauqua County and the bookandpapershow.com or items to sell this year. “I will will be available for sale.” surrounding area.” contact the historical society at bring some framed Japanese The biggest change for 2012 716-326-2977. prints, a collection of Louise There will also be local phois that the show will be taking
Comedy Fest, continued from page 10 of Comedy. Opening ceremonies will be hosted by Tammy Pescatelli. Closing ceremonies will be at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4. The Lucy World Games are at Tracy Plaza from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and are a collection of Lucy-inspired events where anyone who can stomp grapes or wrap candy. Additional events include a Lucy costume contest, a 1.5k Lucy Loop race, the largest I Love Lucy trivia contest ever held, a even a corn hole tournament. The Party on the Plaza returns this year to Jamestown, all day, during the World Games. The party will feature days of fun, food, beer and wine, vendors, free live music, and more. Other highlighted shows and events Museum, Town & Cemetery Tours - Enjoy a two-hour
bus tour with a step-on guide featuring places of significance in Lucille Ball’s life, visit the resting places of Lucille Ball and family members on a horse-drawn trolley through Lakeview Cemetery, and an opportunity to tour the Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum and Desilu Studios dual attraction with its new audio guide tour. Tours will be available throughout the week. Dinner Theater with the Ricardos & Mertzs - Brunch, lunch and dinner shows featuring the four friends from I Love Lucy, including professional impersonators from Universal Studios Florida, and “Fred Mertz” from the LA sensation Lucy LIVE on Stage. Author Book Signings - Attending this year’s festival for book signings will be Elisabeth Edwards, author of “I Love Lucy: A Celebration of All
day through Friday, 1-5 p.m. They also may be purchased online any time at www. fredopera.org. Please note that due to the attention span required by audience members, Kreskin has requested that tickets not be sold to children under 10 years of age. Kreskin’s appearance is part of the DFT Communications Spotlight Series. The event also is made possible, in part, with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency, and
from the United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County. Opera House media partners are WDOE-AM and Kix Country 96-FM radio. Chautauqua County’s only year-round performing arts center, the 1891 Fredonia Opera House is a membersupported not-for-profit organization located in Village Hall in downtown Fredonia. A complete schedule of events is available at www.fredopera. org.
Things Lucy: Inside the World of Television’s First Great Sitcom” and numerous other Lucy titles, James Sheridan, author of “Lucille Ball: Q&A,” and Gregg Oppenheimer, coauthor of his father’s memoir, “Laughs, Luck…and Lucy: How I Came to Create the Most Popular Sitcom of All Time.” Lucy Under the Stars- Outdoor film screenings at Winter Garden Terrace at 9 p.m. on Aug. 3 and Aug. 4. Celoron Amusement Park through Lucy’s Eyes – Visit the Lucille Ball Memorial Park on Sunday, Aug. 5 for a presentation on Lucille Ball’s time at the Celeron Amusement Park, once the “Coney Island” of the region. Boat Cruise on Chautauqua Lake - Enjoy a refreshing twohour cruise aboard the rain-
or-shine-safe Summer Wind, departing from Lucille Ball Memorial Celoron Park and featuring a newly discovered audio interview with Lucille Ball courtesy of Jim Roselli on Sunday, Aug. 5. Members-Only Archive Event - Have your picture taken with never-before-seen items from our archive collection of memorabilia from the estates of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz on Friday, Aug. 3. Lucy’s Tea Party at the historic Athenaeum Hotel in Chautauqua Institution – On Sunday, Aug. 5 join friends for a traditional afternoon tea, with a Lucy twist, served overlooking Chautauqua Lake from a historic structure built in 1881. For a complete, detailed schedule of events, visit www. LucyComedyFest.com
JCC, continued from page 12 dations of automation systems used in advanced manufacturing and facilities maintenance. Courses emphasize the key fundamentals of AC/DC electricity, programmable logic controllers, electric motors and controls, hydraulics and pneumatics, manual and CNC machining, and welding.” Marilyn Zagora, vice president and dean of academic
affairs, noted that while courses that can be applied toward the proposed certificate are currently being offered, JCC will be able to admit students into the program when both state level approval processes are complete, most likely in the spring of 2013. For additional information, contact Weaver at 716338.1328.
Distance Learning, continued from page 12 our students to get a jumpstart on earning college credit, and these courses give them a taste of what college-level work is going to be like,” Mr. Vanderlip said. “Interacting with college professors while still in high school is a great benefit and the opportunity to experience college-level courses enhances their learn-
ing and prepares them for life beyond high school.” The same applies for Frewsburg High School in Chautauqua County. Dozens of students from high schools throughout Western New York are enrolled in a popular college-level sociology course taught by William McFarland, a social studies teacher at
Frewsburg High School. At the same time, Frewsburg students have been able to enroll in college with a substantial number of college credits through a combination of advanced placement classes taught at the school and college-level Distance Learning courses. Access to college-level classes at other high schools through
the E2CCB Distance Learning Network has helped pave the way for an extraordinary opportunity for students – the ability to actually earn an associate degree at the same time they graduate high school with their Regents Diploma without spending any money on tuition, room and board, and college fees.
According to Barbara Siemaszko, E2CCB school support services director, the opportunities available to students through the Distance Learning Network are continuing to grow and new courses are added every year, both high school-level and college-level. “The Erie 2-ChautauquaCattaraugus BOCES is proud
to be able to provide students from our component school districts with access to additional course offerings and educational experiences in a cost-effective manner through our Distance Learning service,” she said.
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Cash Mob Heads to Craft World & Action Hobbies
Celebrating three generations in the family business, Craft DJDC World is one of Jamestown’s Craftworld and Action Hobown unique gems serving as bies, located at 509 West a full-line hobby and art-andThird Street in downtown craft supplier. With ample free Jamestown, will be the next parking in front of the store, location for a downtown cash specialists throughout each mob. Cash mobs, new and department of the 6,000 square innovative marketing events, feet of inventory provide a have proven to be successful one-stop-shop for anyone’s in promoting and generating hobby needs. revenue and increased interest for some of Jamestown’s small Not only do they provide exceptional in-store service businesses. and products, but they also Everyone is invited to paroperate and serve an active onticipate by joining the mob at line clientele as well at www. Craft World & Action Hobbies cwactionhobbies.com. on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at Craft World & Action Hob5 p.m. and participate in this month’s cash mob. Craft World bies sells engines, radios, metal detectors, games, science is a bigger hobby shop than equipment, rockets, plastic those located in larger cities models, trains, remote control such as Pittsburgh, PA and airplanes, helicopters, boats Cleveland, OH. and vehicles, arts and crafts, Contributed Article
and telescopes. Join the cash mob this Tuesday to support this small business. “We are very excited to host the next cash mob at Craft World & Action Hobbies,” said Tiffani Conti, DJDC Special Projects Manager. “They are so unique and really do have something for everyone. If you already have a hobby or are looking for one, take this opportunity and participate. It is because of those who attend these events that make it a success and provide a positive impact on the selected small business.” Visit Craft World & Action Hobbies, an anchor business in downtown, Monday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. and Friday from 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. or call 484-1780.
The Alpaca Experience, Meet the Herd
The Pen Cuckoo Alpaca Farm invites the public to “The Alpaca Experience,” on Friday, Aug. 10, from 6-7:30 p.m. to meet its herd, feel the fleece and learn about Alpacas. The farm is located at 1754 Blockville Watts Flats Road in Ashville (Off of Route 474 heading West toward Panama). Pictured above are Anna Gray and Ruby, the newest additions at Pen Cuckoo. Penny and John Kent of Lazy K Stables will also be introducing their grass fed beef during the event. For more information, interested persons may call 716 969-4349.
Legendary Dance Floor Has Local Connections
‘Saturday Night Fever’ movie prop was originally produced in Angola
LiteLab, a WNY company made the lighted floor featured in the 1977 movie Saturday Night Fever, in Angola, NY.
the local company that built the platform and all of the conStar Contributing Writer trol elements for the famous The lighted dance floor feafloor, it was carefully restored tured in the 1977 film “Saturfor the one-day event. day Night Fever” that helped “It was a time consuming and propel the acting career of John Travolta was also instru- expensive process to bring it back to working order, as well mental in launching a Westas to ship it and install it on ern New York business three site,” said Kevin Opp, direcdecades ago. tor of marketing, is one of the In addition to assisting the LiteLab employees who works start of a local theatrical and at the successful manufacturer entertainment supply company of lighting equipment’s facility that was originally based in the on Elm Street in Buffalo. Village of Angola, the movie’s The floor is constructed of a dance floor has another local two-by-eight wood frame, with connection that was recently revealed when it was removed steel channels holding colored lamps. The floor, which is covfrom storage after almost 30 ered with half-inch thick polyyears of avoidance of strobe propylene sheets, had original lights and the pulsating beats dimensions of 16-feet-by-32of disco music. feet, but for the fundraiser was The dance floor was on display refurbished to 16-feet-by-16earlier this summer as part of feet. In addition to the floor, the festivities for the annual the system includes a controlsummer fundraiser of the Al- ler and power pack to help bright Knox Art Gallery in the operate the lighting system. City of Buffalo. Thanks to the efforts of employees of LiteLab, Most are surprised to learn By Daniel Meyer
that perhaps the most famous disco dance floor in the world was actually stored for years in a barn in the Town of Eden. Opp says the floor, which is owned by LiteLab, is now warehoused in downtown Buffalo and will be maintained by LiteLab employees. There has been plenty of speculation about where and when the floor may be able to be seen by the general public in the future, with talk of temporary or perhaps even permanent displays being established at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio or the Motion Picture Hall of Fame in Palm Springs, California. There has also been discussions by some local organizations to request that the floor be put on display later this year in Buffalo for the annual “World’s Largest Disco Party” in November. Despite the rumors and speculation, Opp said neither hall
Dream It Do It to Help Manufacturers Develop Workforce
Contributed Article Todd J. Tranum, President and CEO of the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce & Executive Director of the Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier
Workforce development in Western New York took a major step forward in the past week. Dream It Do It, which has already made inroads in Chautauqua County, announced the first stages of expansion into Erie and Niagara Counties. DIDI WNY is beginning to implement the $500,000 grant award it received as part of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Western New York Regional Economic Development Council initiative. This project involves the coordination of a regional initiative to promote advanced manufacturing and the careers offered by the advanced manufacturing sector. It will implement a work plan consisting of regional marketing, events and internship and apprenticeship opportunities. DIDI is a national campaign started by The Manufacturing Institute, an affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers, to address the growing shortage of talented and skilled workers in the manufacturing industry. Chautauqua County was the first county in New of fame mentioned above have contacted LiteLab regarding the floor and that “no plans have been discussed” about having the dance floor be featured at this year’s World’s Largest Disco Party. Gerhard said the general reaction and feedback the company has received about the dance floor has been overwhelmingly positive. “It was a huge success at the Albright Knox event and Channel 2 (WGRZ-TV in Buffalo) recently featured the floor as part of reporter Pete Gallivan’s “Unknown Stories of Western New York” series,” said Opp. “There have been several requests to use the floor, but we have not made any commitments. The floor was never designed to be a portable installation.” In addition to the local connections of originally being built in Angola and later being stored in Eden, it should be noted that after the disco era came and went in the 1970s, LiteLab reinvented itself and became a premier manufacturer of lighting solutions for museums, retail stores and hospitality environments all over the world. Their production is now based on three continents, with a client list that includes prestigious names and brands such as the Museum of Modern Art, Denver Art Museum, National Gallery of Australia, Vera Wang, Louis Vuitton, Polo and Porsche.
York State to implement the program and the initiative grew into Cattaraugus and Allegany counties. It will now expand into Erie and Niagara counties. There are manufacturing jobs available in Western New York. The problem is that many people don’t have the skills needed to fit into today’s advanced manufacturing workforce. The Manufacturing Institute’s 2011 Skills Gap Report indicates that over 80 percent of manufacturers report moderate to serious shortages of qualified talent in the hiring pool, notably in skilled production. An estimated 600,000 jobs go unfilled today in manufacturing because of this challenge. Empire State Development Regional President Sam Hoyt said, “We hear it constantly from our manufacturers in the region and it has become a problem that will only get worse as more people retire. Dream it Do It promotes manufacturing careers and brings key stakeholders from the private, public and education sector together to address this challenge.” “We have heard from manufacturers throughout the United States about their challenges in finding the workforce that meets their needs,” said Jacey Wilkins, Director of Communications for The Manufacturing Institute. “In response, the Manufacturing Institute started the Dream It Do It initiative to engage, educate and employ the next generation of manufacturing talent. DIDI is a national brand with a presence in over 20 states, but it is the local creativity and action that realizes actual impact in communities.” Chautauqua County started its DIDI program in 2009 and it
is making a difference. Since its inception in 2009, DIDI in Chautauqua County has reached an estimated 7,000 middle and high school students who have participated in a wide range of events including career fairs, school presentations, lean manufacturing training, robotics competitions and technology tours of local industries and community colleges. Enrollment in the technology programs at the Manufacturing Technology Institute at Jamestown Community College has increased 42%, and over 90% of mid-size and large manufacturers in Chautauqua County participate in the initiative. Dave Johnson, Chautauqua County DIDI Coordinator said, “We have also launched a teacher work experience program, summer internship program and facilitated the development of a school to work partnership between Cummins Inc. and the Dunkirk Public School System. We need to continue to increase the awareness among the students, teachers, counselors and parents about the many strong manufacturers that we have locally and the many different careers available in these organizations.” Dream It Do It is yet another example of how a privatepublic-educational partnership can be successful. Working together we are getting positive results. The Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier and the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce are proud and excited to partner with stakeholders throughout the Western New York region to expand this initiative in support of our manufacturing community.
Aspiring Night with the Chamber and $600 in gift cards for Chamber of Commerce members can get free tickets to the August 9th Jamestown Jammers home game! Aspiring Night with the Chamber is a partnership between the Chamber, Aspire of WNY and the Jamestown Jammers. Stop at either Chamber office to pick up game tickets: 512 Falconer Street, Jamestown or 10785 Bennett Road, Dunkirk. You can also enter to win a Miami Weekend Getaway for Two – September 1-3. The prize package includes two tickets to the Marlins vs. Mets September 2 game in Miami, a two night stay in a luxury one bedroom suite at the Mutiny Hotel in Miami,
Southwest Airlines. The funds raised will enable Aspire of WNY to provide services to 3.200 children and adults with developmental disabilities. Prizes have been donated by the Miami Marlins, Provident Biscayne Resorts, Inc., and Friends of Aspire of WNY, Inc. Getaway raffle tickets are $20 each and the number of tickets sold will be limited. Tickets are available through the Chamber office at 512 Falconer Street, Jamestown. The winner will be drawn during the seventh inning stretch of the Jammers game August 9, and the winner need not be present to win.
Chamber Golf Tournament September 7
Enjoy a fabulous day of golf, prizes, and dinner with other Chamber members during the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament, Friday, September 7th at the Chautauqua Golf Club. The tournament is sponsored by DFT Communications, County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency, Fredonia Place, LawleyTradition LLC, National Fuel
Gas Distribution Corporation, NRG Dunkirk Power LLC, Petri Baking Products, Inc., Ed Shults Chevrolet, Inc., GHD Consulting Engineers, Community Bank, N.A., Liazon Corporation, Lake Shore Savings Bank, OBSERVER, and The Post-Journal. You can register through the Chamber website or by calling the Chamber at 366-6200 or 4841101.
This Week in... Pets
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Small dog, big attitude: Why? Q: Why do so many little dogs want to pick fights with big dogs? Don’t they know they can be killed? — via email A: Small dogs are still dogs, and they still act like dogs, even if they’re spending a lot of time living in someone’s purse. There are some possibilities as to why small dogs seem to have more bluster than is sensible, given their size: Terrier ’tude: Many small dogs are terriers, smaller versions of terriers or other breeds and mixes of breeds similar to terriers. These dogs were developed to keep homes and barns free of rodents, and that’s a job that requires some serious prey drive. The saying, “It’s not the size of the dog in the fight; it’s size of the fight in the dog” perfectly captures the temperament of these dogs. Other small dogs may be figuring it’s better to bite first, reacting out of fear. The owner factor: Small dogs tend to be a little — how should I say this? — overly indulged. They’re so cute, so tiny, and if they’re obnoxious, it’s not exactly the same as dealing with 80 pounds of poor manners. People tend to let little dogs get away with a lot of misbehavior; others think it’s funny when their little dog goes after a bigger one. (Though, the amusement ends where the veterinary bill begins.) And sometimes because they’re so tiny as puppies, people never properly socialize small dogs. As a veterinarian, I’ve patched up my share of small dogs. People at the ends of both leashes need to show some common sense and not let little dogs and big dogs escalate snarls and growls into fighting. When that happens, it’s almost a certainty that the little dog will take the worst of it, and almost as certain that the big dog will be blamed. Don’t take chances, either way. — Dr. Marty Becker Do you have a pet question? Send it to petconnection@gmail.com or visit Facebook.com/DrMartyBecker.
About Pet Connection Pet Connection is produced by a team of pet care experts headed by “Good Morning America” and “The Dr. Oz Show” veterinarian Dr. Marty Becker and award-winning journalist Gina Spadafori. The two are affiliated with Vetstreet.com and are also the authors of many best-selling pet care books. Dr. Becker can also be found at Facebook.com/DrMar tyBecker or on Twitter @DrMartyBecker.
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Cats and dogs can get along — if you handle the introductions properly
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an cats and dogs get along? While cats and dogs scheming against each other is a comedic staple, millions of real-life cats and dogs live in harmony, and millions of people feel no family would be complete without at least one of each pet. Getting a dog and cat to accept one another can be difficult, though, as anyone who’s tried to introduce them knows. There are some basic steps to Many pet-loving homes have both dogs getting both pets to animals regard each other as family. at least call an interspecies truce. ence before you add the new Under no circumstances animal. Your dog should be should cat-dog introductions be comfortable on a leash and be handled by throwing the anitrained well enough to mind mals together and letting them your requests for him to stay in work things out on their own. either a “sit” or “down” posiThat method is far too stressful tion while on that leash. even in the best of circumstanc- For the cat’s comfort, he es. It’s also important to keep should be confined during the in mind that introductions early stages of an introduccan be dangerous, usually for tion to a small area (such as the cat. Some dogs see cats as a second bathroom or guest prey, and even those dogs who bedroom) where he can feel are generally easygoing may safe while becoming acclimated react instinctively to a cat on to the sounds and smells of the run, and attack the smaller the dog. Be sure the room has animal. everything he needs, and make Introductions must be supersure he has frequent one-onvised and handled with planone visits with human family ning, care and patience. members. If you have a cat and intend After a couple of days with the to bring in a dog, try to find an cat sequestered, put the dog on animal who is known to be acleash and open the door to the cepting of cats. Shelters, rescue cat’s room. Allow the animals groups or private parties look- to see one another, and do not ing to place puppies and dogs allow the dog to chase the cat, often know if an animal has even in play. Use “sit-stay” or successfully lived with a cat, or “down-stay” to keep the dog in they will test to see how the pet place while the cat gets used to behaves in the presence of one. his calm presence. Don’t force If you have a dog and are the cat to interact with the dog; planning to bring in a cat, start if the cat wishes to view the working on your pet’s obedidog from the darkest recesses
A new way to give allergy medication may help dogs with skin problems.
and cats, and most of the underneath the bed, so be it. Reward the good behavior of both animals with treats and praise. Keep the dog on leash for a couple of weeks in the cat’s presence, and always make sure the cat has a way to escape from the dog, such as access to a safe area with a baby gate across the door. Build up the time the animals spend together, and continue to make the introductions rewarding, with more treats and praise. When the dog isn’t interested in bothering the cat, and the cat feels secure enough to come out from under the bed, you can take off the leash and let them get on with their new lives together. How long it will take to get to this step will depend on the animals involved, and you must work at their pace. It’s not uncommon for dogs and cats to become friends and to enjoy each other’s company. Take the time to manage your cat-dog introduction properly, and you could be setting up a friendship that will last for the rest of your pets’ lives.
• Dogs with skin allergies may be helped by a new technique to build up immunity, using drops instead of shots. In a study presented at the world conference for veterinary dermatologists, Dr. Douglas DeBoer, a professor at the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Wisconsin, noted significant improvement in 60 percent of the animals treated twice daily with drops under the tongue. Currently, standard treatment requires shots every two weeks. DeBoer said the new method of delivery even helped those pets who saw no improvement with traditional allergy injections. • Dog sports such as agility and dockdiving have become more popular, with a result that injuries to canine weekend warriors are more common as well. The AKC Canine Health Foundation has launched an initiative to develop a better understanding of the proper conditioning, nutrition, training and rehabilitation of canine athletes. An upcoming series of free podcasts presents an expert lineup of veterinarians. More information is at www.akcchf.org/canineathlete. • Veterinary behaviorists say products with pheromones — synthetic versions of calming chemicals that animals themselves produce — can help with many pet-behavior problems, especially those caused by stress or anxiety. The American College of Veterinary Behaviorists and the company that produces Feliway for cats and Adaptil for dogs are co-sponsoring a national tour in August and September to help pet owners resolve behavior problems. Pet fairs in the six cities on the tour will feature board-certified veterinary behaviorists available to answer pet owner questions, educational booths staffed by local veterinarians, shelter booths with adoptable pets and free giveaways. Tour information is at keepthelovealivetour.com. — Dr. Marty Becker and Gina Spadafori
Chautauqua County Humane Society Pet of the Week
Pet of the Week This week we are featuring “Éclair.” She is a 5-year-old pit bull mix that is just as sweet as her name suggests. She is a little shy at first, but warms up quickly. Éclair likes to go for walks and she likes to play with her toys. Mostly, she likes to get attention from people. She is ready to move into your heart and your home. If you have a place in your family for Éclair, please stop by the Strunk Road Adoption Center and meet her. Her sweet personality will win you over.
The Chautauqua County Humane Society’s Pet of the Week is sponsored by The Annual Tom Pawelski Memorial Golf Tournament , held this past summer. The money raised from the 2010 tournament provides discounted adoption rates to Pet of the Week animals. Stop by CCHS and find your new best friend, 2825 Strunk Road Jamestown.
Chautauqua County Humane Society is Awarded Community Service Grant From Chautauqua Region Community Foundation In 2003, faced with a save rate of 54 percent, the CCHS CCHS Board of Directors The Chautauqua County instituted the policy that no Humane Society (CCHS) healthy and friendly animal is thrilled to announce that would be euthanized due the Chautauqua Region to overcrowding. Since that Community Foundation policy was enacted, CCHS (CRCF) recently awarded the has continued to increase the organization a Community save rate and for the second Service Grant totaling $4000 consecutive year we have to continue serving the area achieved a save rate of 92 through spay/neuter propercent. grams and reduced adoption fees. The grant strongly sup- “To reach a save rate in the 90 percent range takes a ports CCHS’s core mission tremendous commitment to increase the save rate for homeless pets and eliminate from staff, volunteers and community partners” states unnecessary euthanasia. Contributed Story
Jeff Lubi, CCHS executive director. “We are very grateful to the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation (CRCF) for their support over the past nine years. In the beginning, CRCF helped to fund our no cost spay/ neuter clinic which dramatically reduced the number of unwanted kittens entering into our care. In more recent years CRCF has generously contributed to our reduced adoption fee program utilizing their Community Service Grant.” CCHS President, Mary
Schiller added, “Our organization remains committed toward solving the overpopulation problem of unwanted companion animals. Our priorities are the adoption of animals, conducting extensive spay/neuter programs and the development of our latest initiatives that expand our ability to rehabilitate animals that are considered outside the healthy and friendly evaluation. Because of the support of our mission by the Chautauqua Region Community, so many animals have received a second
chance.” From 2007-2011, the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation (CRCF) has graciously supported our program that reduces or eliminates the adoption fees for adult animals. This concept dramatically increases the animals’ chances to first be considered by an individual or family and then ultimately adopted into their loving home. Because of CRCF funding, the Humane Society reports that a total of 668 animals have been placed into loving homes.
The Chautauqua County Humane Society continues to operate at a capacity of 100 -125 cats and 18 - 25 dogs throughout the year. Lubi also added, “The faster we find an animal its forever home the faster we can provide for another animal that needs our care. We are so appreciative that the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation has responded to this need.” For more information visit www.spcapets.com or call 716-2209 ext 202.
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Veterans, continued from page 1 It is clear that the men and women who plan and organize these tour stops are passionate about what they do. They are a font of information and are eager and willing to share it with anyone who takes the time to visit the tour while it is on display. While the event is free to World War II veterans, walk-through tours are available for men and women of all ages and walks of life. Having volunteered with Wings of Freedom for numerous tour stops, Nickerson has seen first hand the impact that these mighty aircraft have on all the visitors. “There was one stop we were at, I’ll never forget it,” said Nickerson. “A older man came up to me and began sharing with me his story of flying in a B-24 just like that. He remembered what it was like getting shot at, seeing people die, hearing the anti-aircraft guns and flying close to the buildings to drop bombs. After a few minutes, he got into the aircraft and took the tour. His family came up to me and said, ‘he just shared more with you in fifteen minutes than he has with us in sixty years.’ That
makes it all worth it.” Chaney is also intent on providing a passionate experience for whom ever takes part. “These guys are in their eighties and nineties,” he said. “But you have to think, they were 18 and 19 years old, flying these things at 24,000 feet. It was fifty below zero with hardly any oxygen. Over 88,000 men and women lost their lives in these planes. What we find is that is people forget their history, we’re condemned to repeat it in one form or another. It’s so important to remember the past as we trudge ahead into the future.” The Chautauqua County Airport is doing everything it can to prepare the runway for these tremendous planes to make a landing, and pave the way for a great tour stop. “We’ve had a group of guys at the airport, myself included, who would bring war birds in for open houses,” said Len Nalbone, General Manager for Jamestown Aviation. “We contacted the Collings Foundation and we fit into their schedule. Mark being a volunteer and also having ties to the airport
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was instrumental in this.” In addition to the three warplanes, there will be plenty of fly-ins from other pilots in a radius around Jamestown. There will be a fly-in lunch served on all three days, and a breakfast buffet on Saturday and Sunday. The Runway 7 restaurant, which opened in February, will serve breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., and offer lunch and dinner specials throughout the course of the event. Additionally, there will be outdoor food tents with summer specials like hot dogs, hamburgers, Italian sausage, sweet-corn and ice cream. Friday will offer the best show of what is sure to be a great weekend for the airport and for those who head out to the tour stop. “August 10 at 2 p.m. is wheels down,” said Nickerson. “The arrival day is usually the big crowd. You’ve got your WWII vets, your war-bird enthusiasts all lining the runway. It’s amazing to see the 85 to 100 year old veterans right at the gate, waiting like little kids. A 92 year old ball turret gunner remember when he was a 19 year old kid dodging flack over Berlin.” Rides in the aircraft will be available before and after the tour hours, and folks are encouraged to make reservations. While the price tag for a thirty-minute ride in the B-17 or B-24 sits at $425 and starts at $2,200 for the P-51, it’s important to remember that the cost of restoration and flight rarely stays in the quadrupledigits. “One bomber probably goes through between 1,500 and 3,500 gallons of fuel for the weekend,” said Nalbone. “Depending on how many flights you take, that’s around $20,000 per plane- just in fuel, not including maintenance or restoration.” Because the company is founded as a not-for-profit though, any flight purchased can be written as tax-deductible charitable donation. Looking forward, the weekend promises to be one that provides a life-changing experience for anyone who attends. Residents all over the area encouraged to come out and take part in the tours, which only cost $12 for adults and $6 for kids 12 and under.
United Nations, continued from page 11 sion following the presenters, Paul Cesana, The Resource Center’s executive director, remarked how Dr. Alaskara’s theme of “harmonizing” the efforts and commitments of the many stakeholders – from governmental entities, to educational and academic institutions, to private corporate entities, to non-profit mission-driven organizations, and to people with disabilities
and their families – is most critical if societies are to make substantial progress in what remains an abysmal record in many countries, including developed nations such as the United States of America, where 70 percent of people with disabilities are unemployed or underemployed. The proceedings from the session on disability employment will be included in a declara-
tion to the U.N. General Assembly on promoting productive capacity and decent work to eradicate poverty in the context of inclusive, sustainable and equitable economic growth at all levels. The Resource Center has been supporting people with disabilities and their families in Western New York for more than 50 years.
Learn About “Véraison,” and Other Terms on a Wine Tour Sunday morning wine tours continue at Johnson Estate Winery
By Peter Hamilton Contributing Writer
The morning shined through the perfect procession of vineyard rows as if the grape arbors were leafy venetian blinds, opening for the day. A dozen tourists to the Johnson Estate Winery gathered at the welcome room. They were met by Jennifer Johnson, the winery’s genial host at the oldest estate winery in New York State. She greeted her guests with a welcoming as crisp and bright as the famous Sparkling Traminette, the distinguished multi-generational family business produces. “What a gorgeous day,” she said, distributing nametags and setting out breakfast breads. Behind the reception counter was a tall glass wall that partitions the salesroom from the industrial winemaking equipment. Colossal stainless-steel tanks rise from the floor like enormous glistening sewing thimbles. Shiny piping and gleaming tubes connect the tanks to the bottling apparatus farther within the building. The winery mechanism display was a part of a renovation inside the tasting room in 2011, just in time for the winery to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The tour group re-assembled outside and was met by Fred Johnson, Jr. Just as affable and friendly as his wife, Jennifer, Fred Johnson addressed the group wearing a white Boonies hat and high ankle socks -for the dewy morning grass. Fred Johnson’s Estate Winery offers two types of vineyard and winery tours. “This morning we’re going to take the farmer’s tour,” he said as the group set out for a walk through the more than 115 acres of grape vineyards. “This tour is more hands-on,” he explained, implying that the other tour was more about tasting and, perhaps, the academia of the viticultural trade. But that did not put off group members from asking Fred Johnson challenging questions as either farmer-tourist or learner connoisseur about the agricultural and business aspects of producing quality wines. As an experienced produce entrepreneur and savvy winery developer, Johnson was able to respond to those questions readily, and answer them with a wide, Fred MacMurray-
like smile. “This region,” he said, responding to a question as to what made his 300 acre vineyards ideal for grape growing, “is perfect in soil, climate
inclement weather conditions equally. To his favor, and entrepreneurial foresight over the years, the Johnson Estate has many varieties of grapes surviving
Sunday morning vineyard walks continue at Johnson Estate Winery on August 5 and 12 in Westfield.
and season.” The primary reason, he explained further, is the soils deposited after the glaciers receded almost fifteen thousand years ago. The glaciers crushed the shale, mixing it with sands and silts to produce a near-perfect drainage system. Coupled with the rising pitch of the escarpment, so common to the inland areas along the shores of Lake Erie in Chautauqua County, the elevation made for a welldrained, mineral-rich terrain; as if the drain board of a sink. “Lake Erie” he continued, gesturing across the vineyards to lake waters on the distant horizon, “is like an insulator and humidor.” He said the warmer lake water of fall enables controlled temperatures, a necessary component of the fall harvest of grapes. “But it doesn’t always work that way,” reporting that the spring of 2012 had unusual growth hardships, “a warm March and an unseasonably cold April affected many in this region.” His winery suffered only a five-percentage damage report. “Owing,” he admitted thankfully, “to this very particular location in this grape country.” For many other grape producers within the Chautauqua County wine grape region, said Johnson, the damage calculations tallied upwards to sixty percent. Not all species, “we call them varieties, not species,” he corrected, accept
many fluctuating weather conditions. The tour group walked between many of them, viewing and inspecting each slowly ripening cluster as if shoppers through grocery store aisles. Primarily, the tourists observed the Niagara and the Delaware. Not to be confused with a river and a state, the name is the grape that becomes the wine of White Ipocras and Zinfandel, respectively. And there were other grapes along the way –Vidals. The famous ones responsible for Johnson’s multiple award-winning semi-dry, Vidal Blanc. Fred Johnson’s guided tour includes a vocabulary as varied as his grape “species”; it is the vernacular of vines. Such as, “véraison.” The word means, as Fred Johnson defined, “when the plant stops rooting and leafing and it begins to make fruit sugar.” It’s not all just about roots and leafs. “There’s the plumbing,” he joked as the group returned to the reception room where they’d begun. “Wine making is five-percent agriculture, five-percent cultivation and ninety-percent good, clean, shiny pipes.” Jennifer Johnson was there again to usher the group to tables set with wines and cheeses. A young woman in a long, tieback ponytail told Jennifer in an accented praise, “It was a remarkable experience.”
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By Chris Winkler Star Sports Editor
Come Saturday, Aug. 5, Fredonia will once again have its name on the worldwide sports stage when Jenn Suhr begins her quest for a second Olympic medal and perhaps this time gold, as the women’s pole vault qualifications start in the afternoon. Suhr, who won silver in Beijing in 2008, is the No. 5 ranked pole vaulter in the world. But, she’s been nursing an injury for part of this season, which has prevented her from going all out as she prepared for the Olympics. She still cruised through qualifying and has proven to be more than capable of winning gold at this year’s event. But, that all starts Saturday, likely to be shown live at 11:15 a.m. on NBC,
which will feature men’s 100-and400-meter qualifying along with the women’s pole vault. That time slot is only 30 minutes, though, with USARussia men’s volleyball slated to start at 11:45 a.m. More track and field coverage is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on NBC, and 4:15 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. on NBC and MSNBC, respectively. Her main competition in the event is two-time defending gold medalist Yelena Isinbayeva who has dominated the sport over the last eight years. She first broke the world record in 2003 before breaking it 17 more times over the next six years including clearing 5.06 meters — the current world record — in 2009. Suhr had been the only real challenger up until the Beijing games, but Isinbayeva still took home gold with relative ease, needing only two jumps
Alex Conti (left) is heading to the Olympics to be an assistant coach for the women's freestyle wrestling team. Competition begins Wednesday, Aug. 8. (Star file photo)
coach Alex Conti and the women’s freestyle wrestling team will begin competition Wednesday, Aug. 8. Conti, the Fredonia men’s wrestling coach since 1995, was honored when he was selected as an assistant coach for the women’s national team. Conti has built a powerhouse program at Fredonia and has seen his team claim the last six sectional championships along with a No. 1 state ranking in 2011. Along with numerous other distinctions, Fredonia was named the Division II Wrestling Team of the Decade in 2010 by WNY Wrestling Coaches Association. Conti is the fourth coach for the women’s team. He has previous experience at the national level and joins head coach Terry Steiner, and assistant coach’s Vladislav Izboinikov and Erin Tomeo.
before setting the then-world record. But since then, the 30-year-old Russian struggled in late 2009 and 2010 before taking all of last year off. She’s rebounded nicely and is still the prohibitive favorite. World No. 1 is Fabiana Murer of Brazil. Her best in 4.85 meters in 2010. Isinbayeva is No. 2 with Yarisley Silva of Cuba (4.75 meters in 2011) and Silke Spiegelburg of Germany (4.82 meters in 2012) rounding out the top 4. Murer and Spiegelburg were finalists in 2008. If Suhr does qualify, she’ll go for gold in the finals on Monday. There is mixed TV coverage for track and field events, but in all likelihood, the event would be on NBC at some point during the day. While Suhr will be finishing up, Fredonia’s second native and participant,
Gerry Rodeo Begins With Record Number Of Cowboys/Cowgirls will get only one ride due to the large number of entries. The biggest surprise occurs in the two bronc riding events which have recently been down in numbers here as well as across the nation, as 34 cowboys have entered, with nine in the bareback competition and 25 in the saddle bronc event to provide fans with the most action on horseback in years. Rodeo chairman Tom Atwell says this is probably due to the fact that the fire department added additional prize money this year and the new stock contractor, Shawn Graham of Painted Pony Pro Rodeo, added $3,000 of his own money to the bronc events. Prize money comes from the Fire Department and from sponsors, as well as from the entry fees paid by
By Paul Cooley Contributing Writer
A record number of 169 professional cowboys and cowgirls have registered for the Gerry Fire Department’s 68th PRCA rodeo and will by competing for a record $35,000 in prize money beginning this Wednesday at 8 p.m. and continuing for four performances through Saturday in the arena on Route 60, six miles north of Jamestown. Registration for the rodeo is done through the PRCA headquarters in Colorado Springs and each contestant pays an entry fee for his or her event. These entry fees range from $70 to $150 depending on the event and become part of the total prize purse. The list of competitors is led by the barrel racers with 48, followed by the tie-down ropers and the steer
These bulls are among the more than 150 animals resting up for the Gerry Rodeo opening this week. (submitted photo)
wrestlers with 29 in each event. The fan favorite, bull riding, has 20 entries, while 17 teams of two cowboys have entered the team roping. Each
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JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — Jordyn Wieber, Gabrielle (Gabby) Douglas, Alexandra (Aly) Raisman, Danell Leyva and John Orozco will represent Team USA in London at this summer’s Olympic games. This December, they will join 2008 Olympic all-around gymnastics champion Nastia Liukin and a cast of 2014 Sochi figure skating hopefuls when the Progressive Skating & Gymnastics Spectacular comes to the Jamestown Savings Bank Arena on Dec. 15, 2012. Tickets for the show go on sale on July 27, 2012 at 11 a.m. The show will be taped in front of a live audience for a national telecast on Saturday, Jan.19, 2013, on NBC, which is part of the Pandora NBC Skating Series. Reigning World all-around gymnastics champion Jordyn Wieber will lead the U.S. team in London as a favorite for gold medals in the coming weeks. Earlier this year, she successfully defended her national all-around title and figures to be in contention for the most individual Summer Games medals. After finishing second at the 2012 Visa National Championships and topping the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials all-around competition, Gabrielle (Gabby) Douglas secured her spot on the 2012 London team. Nicknamed the “flying squirrel,” Douglas is a gymnast to watch in London. Alexandra (Aly) Raisman is coming off of a successful year, winning two national event titles (balance beam and floor exercise) at the 2012 Visa Championships in June. A member of last year’s World championship team, Raisman also brought home a World bronze medal in floor exercise and is one of the most consistent members of the 2012 U.S. Olympic team. Danell Leyva won the all-around Continued on pg 3
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For Graham’s, A Different Taste For Familiar Trip By Paul Cooley Contributing Writer
For the husband and wife team of Shawn and Shana Graham, owners of Painted Pony Pro Rodeo, coming to Gerry for the Fire Department’s 68th consecutive PRCA rodeo August 1-4, will be much different trip. Previously they had come to Gerry as contestants, he as a bronc rider and she as a barrel racer. This time, however, they come Buffalo native Matt Anderson (No. 1) is a key member of the USA for the first time as the newly men's volleyball team. They're in action all week as they look to selected stock contractors and defend their 2008 gold medal in Beijing. (AP Photo) producers of the longest conThursday, August 2 secutively running rodeo east of the Mississippi along with 4 a.m., NBCSN — All day Olympic coverage all the responsibilities that go 7 a.m., BRAVO — Olympic Tennis with the job. 9 a.m., MSNBC — All day Olympic coverage Among their many duties will 3 p.m., NBC — Olympic men’s volleyball: USA vs. Brazil be bringing more than 150 5:15 p.m., NBCSN — Olympic men’s basketball: USA vs. Nigeria head of stock and the chutes and pens needed, registering the more than 170 contesFriday, August 3 tants, hiring the announcer, the clown, the bullfighter, and 4 a.m., NBCSN — All day Olympic coverage the specialty acts; and most (women’s soccer quarterfinals) importantly, organizing the 7 a.m., BRAVO — Olympic Tennis entire performance each night so that the show operates in 9 a.m., MSNBC — All day Olympic coverage its most efficient and enter12 p.m., NBC — Beach Volleyball taining manner. 5 p.m., NBCSN — Olympic women’s basketball: USA vs. Czech Shawn has always had rodeo Republic 10 p.m., ESPN2 — Friday Night Fights
Saturday, August 4
Shawn and Shana Graham, along with children Gabriel (8), Alexis (6) and Trevor (3). The Graham's are owners of Painted Pony Rodeo. (submitted photo)
in his blood as his father was a bullfighter and steer wrestler, while his mother was a barrel racer so it was natural that he became a bronc rider. Unfortunately, an injury cut his riding career short and he began making a living as a bovine (cow) hoof trimmer. Along with this, he began leasing bulls to the Painted Pony Rodeo. In the process he found that Shana, a friend of his from high school was working in the rodeo office
and the romance developed. Eleven years ago the owner of the Painted Pony Rodeo, which was started 58 years ago in Lake Luzerne, New York, decided to retire and Shawn became the new owner. At that time, the rodeo there held three performances weekly during the summer months in their modern arena. Since that time Shawn has continued that tradition while branching out to other areas of the Northeast and now is putting
Experienced ‘Scooter’ Smith Brings His Talents To Rodeo By Paul Cooley
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on approximately 70 performances each year as well as providing stock for the First Frontier Finals in Harrisburg. While this was going on, Shawn and Shana were married and now have three children who travel with them — Gabriel, age 6, Alexis, age 4, and Trevor, age 3. Gabriel is already performing as she will enter the arena on horseback each night and sing the National Anthem. The Grahams say they feel honored to have been chosen to produce this rodeo with its long tradition of excellence and will work hard to make it even better in the years to come. The rodeo opens Wednesday, Aug. 1 and continues nightly through Saturday, Aug. 4 at 8 p.m. in the arena six miles north of Gerry on Route 60. The famous beef barbeque dinners are served prior to each show beginning at 5 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Gerry Volunteer Fire Department. Additional information is available at the rodeo website www.gerryrodeo.org or by phone at (716) 985-4847. The Painted Pony website is www. paintedponyrodeo.com.
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One of the most versatile performers in the rodeo entertainment field will be bringing his varied talents to the Gerry Fire Department’s 68th annual PRCA rodeo beginning on Wednesday, Aug. 1 Sunday, August 5 and continuing for four shows through Aug. 4. 4 a.m., NBCSN — All day Olympic coverage Mike “Scooter” Smith, a 6 a.m., NBC — All day Olympic coverage Louisiana native, is an animal 7 a.m., MSNBC — All day Olympic coverage trainer, whose menagerie of 11:30 a.m., NBC — Olympic women’s basketball: USA vs. China performing animals includes a llama named Chili, Cisco, 1 p.m., ESPN — NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Pocono a miniature Paint stallion, a 8 p.m., ESPN — Sunday Night Baseball: Milwaukee Brewers vs. miniature bull called Oz, and St. Louis Cardinals his dogs. In addition, Smith will be the clown, bringing his own brand of unique humor Monday, August 6 and funny stunts to the arena, 4 a.m., NBCSN — All day Olympic coverage as well as working as the barrel (women’s soccer semifinals) man and bull fighter to protect 9 a.m., MSNBC — All day Olympic coverage the cowboys during the ever dangerous bull riding event. 3 p.m., NBC — Olympic men’s volleyball: USA vs. Tunisia 5:15 p.m., NBCSN – Olympic men’s basketball: USA vs. Argentina Now residing in Texas, Smith performs at rodeos across the 7 p.m., ESPN — Monday Night Baseball country as well as at bull riding events and monster truck shows. His work includes an Tuesday, August 7 appearance as the bullfighter 4 a.m., NBCSN — All day Olympic coverage in the movie “Pure Country (men’s soccer semifinals) 9 a.m., MSNBC — All day Olympic coverage 2 p.m., NBC — Women’s volleyball quarterfinals 5 p.m. & 8 p.m., ESPN2 — Little League World Series By Paul Cooley
Cisco jumps through a ring of fire for rodeo clown Mike "Scooter" Smith. (submitted photo)
II” starring George Strait, and he has been a part of four music videos on Country Music Television. He has received numerous awards for his performances, including being named in 2010 as the Mid States Rodeo Association’s “Contract Act of the Year” and also that year the Southern Rough Stock Cowboys’ Association gave him their “Clown of the Year” award. He has been chosen to entertain three consecutive years at the International Bull Riding Finals.
“Scooter” says that rodeo has always been a part of his life as he began riding horses at age two, moved on to “Little Britches” kids’ rodeos, then to high school rodeo competition, followed by riding bulls and broncs professionally. In 1995 he entered the arena for the first time as a bullfighter and began putting together his own comedy and animal acts, and today he is in demand across the country. He says he is excited about the trip to Gerry because of their long tradition of producing outstanding rodeos.
The Gerry rodeo is sponsored by the Gerry Volunteer Fire Department and is now the longest consecutively running rodeo east of the Mississippi with all proceeds going to support the fire and rescue needs of the community and surrounding areas. This year’s event features a new contractor, Painted Pony Pro Rodeo, and will run nightly, Wednesday through Saturday, at 8 p.m. in the arena just six miles north of Jamestown on Route 60 with approximately 170 cowboys and cowgirls competing for a record $35,000 in prize money in the seven traditional rodeo events. The “world famous” beef barbeque dinners will be served prior to each show beginning at 5 p.m. with beef cooked outdoors over wood fires and served in the airconditioned dining hall. Additional information is available at the rodeo website www.gerryrodeo.org or by phone at (716) 985-4847 or toll free at 1-888-985-4847. The Painted Pony Rodeo website is www.paintedponyrodeo.com.
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Lefort Honored For Classroom Work By USTFCCA Contributed Article Fredonia Sports Information
FREDONIA, N.Y. — Fredonia State junior Spencer Lefort (Java Center) has been selected to the 2012 Division III All-Academic Track & Field team as chosen by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. Lefort, an Accounting major, was cited for carrying a gradepoint average of 3.30 or better while competing in an NCAA Division III championship meet in 2012. He finished 15th in the decathlon at the out-
In addition to the trick roping, the outstanding animal and comedy acts, and the exciting rodeo competition, one of the nation’s top trick riders will be making two special appearances at the 68th annual Gerry Fire Department’s PRCA rodeo, which opens Wednesday, Aug. 1 and runs nightly through Saturday, Aug. 4, at 8 p.m. Gena Cox of Germantown, Ohio, travels the country nine months out of the year thrilling audiences with her “death defying” feats of trick riding. Because she was already scheduled in other locations on Thursday and Friday, her appearances here will be limited to Wednesday and Saturday nights. She describes trick riding as acrobatics on horseback and says she gets an “adrenaline rush” each time she performs. Cox grew up on a family farm and began developing her trick riding there at an
Trick rider Gena Cox will be performing on Saturday night at the Gerry Rodeo. (submitted photo)
early age after watching it on TV and today performs at more than 100 shows a year. She is a college graduate with degrees in Business and Spanish, and has her own
horse boarding and training facility. Most surprising to audiences is the fact that this petite young lady at 5-feet-1 and 105 pounds rode bulls for five years on the Women’s Pro Rodeo circuit and was the National Reserve Champion in that event. Fans who want to see more about her can go to YouTube, and search “trick riding” and scroll down to “Natalie Does Trick Riding”. It shows Gena demonstrating trick riding to a TV reporter. The Gerry Rodeo is now the longest consecutively running rodeo east of the Mississippi and all proceeds benefit the Gerry Volunteer Fire Department. In addition to the rodeo, which this year has attracted approximately 170 pro cowboys and cowgirls to compete for $35,000 in prize money, the famous beef barbeque dinners are served each evening beginning at 5 p.m. Additional information is available by phone at (716) 985-4847 or 1-888-9854847 or on line at www.gerryrodeo.org.
St. Bonaventure Represented At 2012 Olympic Games Contributed Article
door championships in May. A total of 226 student-athletes representing 84 institutions compose the group.
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LONDON — St. Bonaventure University will be represented by at least one, and possibly two, former student-athletes at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games, which officially got underway Friday evening with
the Opening Ceremony. Stef Collins, a 2006 graduate, will play for Great Britain women’s basketball team, while Ogo Adeboye, a 2011 grad, enters the Olympic Games as the first reserve for the Great Britain men’s basketball team. Collins was named the 2001-
native, who is expected to 02 Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Year after leading all A-10 first- start at point guard for GB, scored 1,421 points in her year players with 11.1 points per game. In her junior season career, which now ranks ninth all-time in program history. she was named to the A-10 She also sits third all-time in Third Team All-Conference 3-pointers made with 288, and All-Academic Team. She behind only Suzie Dailer (291) followed that up with an A-10 and Jessica Jenkins (338). Honorable Mention selection in her senior campaign. Continued on pg 8 The Montour Falls, N.Y.
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Chris Winkler COMMENTARY
Judging from all of the hype and expectations surrounding the Buffalo Bills after opening up camp last week, you might not know the Bills finished 6-10, losers of eight of their last nine to end the 2011 season. You also might not know the franchise hasn’t finished above .500 since 2004 and hasn’t reached the playoffs since 1999, a span of six head coaches. Of course you know this. You’re Bills fans and you know those things all too well. But something about this team — and this offseason — has the feel of a winning franchise, or at least one ready to embark on that. Well, let’s temper those expectations just a little bit, for now at least. Don’t get me wrong, I am of the firm belief that the Bills will finally reach .500 and even contend for one of the two precious Wild Card spots in 2012. Whether or not I think they can do that, well that’s for another column. But for now, this is a team with enough talent and depth to at least win half of the games they play this season. Since when is that such a tough accomplishment, though? But if you’re into all this playoff talk, then buyer beware because these still are the Buffalo Bills. While General Manager Buddy Nix has done a great job changing the mentality of this team by acquiring capable veterans with winning experience (Nick Barnett, Shawne Merriman, Mark Anderson, Dwan Edwards and even Mario Williams to an extent), the vast majority of this team is used to one thing and one thing only: losing. In fact, the Bills entire roster has combined for just 30 postseason appearances with Brad Smith’s six leading the way. Some other noteworthy players include Ruvell Martin with four (two with Green Bay in 2007 and two with Seattle in 2010), Tashard Choice with two and Edwards with two. Thus, it’s mostly role players. The only likely starter with any playoff experience is Barnett with three games, all of which were losses. So what? The Bills can’t win because nobody on their team has done so? Of course not, but maybe it’s more telling of how much talent is actually on this roster. The second problem is the AFC and even more so, the East Division. Fact is, the Patriots are still the Patriots and they’re going to be as long as Tom Brady is under center and Bill Belichick is on the sideline. Any thought of winning the division is absurd. Try not to forget last year’s come-from-behind victory at home was the first time Buffalo beat New England in a decade. Certainly the Bills don’t
need to win the division, but they’ve been haunted by the New York Jets — especially in meaningful games — almost as much as the Pats. The Bills have lost five in a row against the Jets and seven of their last eight. Last year, the Bills were swept in equally-pivotal matchups late in the season with each having major playoff implications. Quite literally, the exact same thing happened in 2008. Thus the last two times the Bills were in serious playoff contention, they went a combined 0-4 against the Jets. Well, with everybody and their mother saying the second place team in the AFC East will grab a Wild Card this season (and certainly not grabbing both Wild Cards), this year’s head-to-head games will be just as important. And, thanks to scheduling, the Bills get to face the Jets to both open and close the season. How’s that for important games? Again, past performances don’t predict future results, but until Buffalo can go into New York and win, I’ll fear Rex Ryan more than the grim reaper. Lastly, the rest of schedule isn’t too appealing, either. Sure, the final seven games include five home games and six against teams who finished under .500 last season, but the Bills might not even be alive by the time that fun stretch begins. It really starts with the Jets, in New York, to open the year. If Buffalo can’t win that one, an ugly stretch could ensue. They host much-improved Kansas City in Week 2. Eric Berry and the Chiefs certainly must have a chip on their shoulder after last year’s embarrassing loss to the Bills in the season opener. A road trip to Cleveland in Week 3 seems nice but the Bills haven’t won in Cleveland since 1995. Then New England at home. I won’t mention any losing streaks. Back-to-back road games against San Francisco and Arizona follow that. Honestly, what is the best-case scenario at this point? 3-3? Buffalo will be fortunate not to be 1-5. Tennessee at home, the bye week and another back-toback road trip with Houston and New England finish off the first nine. All I’m saying is you don’t want them to be 3-6 at this point considering how they have played down the stretch in past years. Blame confidence or depth, or whatever you wish, but they just stink after Halloween. And it’s not going to change until this team truly believes in itself and finds quality players to replace those who are injured. But personnel questions aside, is this really their year to end the playoff drought? Put the 2010 roster side-byside with this one and try not to tell me they’re a much better football team. The difference is stark, but they’re probably not there yet. There’s enough young talent to feel satisfied with an 8-8 season. Sure, when you’ve waited for 13 years for a playoff game, you’d gladly take more than eight wins. Look, I almost love the Bills as much my Mom — that’s a compliment Mom — but it’s time to temper the expectations just a little. The playoffs will come, but not just yet.
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Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame Wins at Stateline Speedway Contributed Article CSHOF
JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — Tuesday, July 24th, Stateline Speedway presented “The Empire 50” sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Dirt Late Model Series. It was the largest single day sporting event in Chautauqua County in many years as an estimated 6,500 fans viewed the action. John Blankenship of Williamson, W.Va. won the 50-lap race and its $10,000 first prize after a thrilling duel with Mike Knight of Ripley, N.Y. Another big winner that evening was the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame. With the permission of Stateline Speedway owner Jenifer Seamens, the CSHOF conducted a 50/50 raffle that the fans supported in a big way. Over $10,000 in tickets were sold, which
Stateline Speedway owner Jenifer Seamens and Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame president Randy Anderson display the banner for the 50/50 raffle that brought a $5,000-plus contribution to the CSHOF. (submitted photo)
resulted in a $5,000-plus contribution to the CSHOF. “I cannot thank Jenifer and her fans enough for their generosity,” said CSHOF president Randy Anderson. “I knew there would be a huge crowd,
Rowe, Witchey-Clements Lead Runner of the Year Series
Adam Rowe and Kylee Witchey-Clements currently lead the 2012 Chautauqua Striders Runner of the Year Series. The series is sponsored by the WCA Center for Orthopedics, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation. The top series performers after the Laurel Run 8K are as follows: OVERALL MALE OVERALL FEMALE Place Name Points Place Name Points 1 Adam Rowe 25 1 Kylee Witchey-Clements 47 2 Robbie Rappole 20 2 Cheryl Burns 29 2 D. Scott Gregory 20 3 Kimberly Turner 28 4 Joe Campbell 16 4 Kathy Gustafson 19 5 Jordan Boland 11 5 Stephanie Goot 17
Lawson-Crabtree, Holmes Shine At Presque Isle Contributed Article
run. Lawson-Crabtree finished the race in 1 hour, 24 minutes and 41.2 seconds. Also, Jerry Holmes of Lakewood recently won the Male 65-69 age group in the Presque Isle Half-Marathon. Holmes toured the 13.1 mile course in 1 hour, 54 minutes and 17.30 seconds. LawsonCrabtree and Holmes are both members of the Chautauqua Striders Running and Walking Club.
but the excitement the raffle created was over the top.” “The CSHOF has been an active player in preserving the history of Stateline and honoring its most outstanding drivers,” Anderson explained.
RODEO continued from pg 1 the contestants. Atwell says that the rodeo could not exist without the support of area businesses led by Heritage Ministries as a full sponsor, with Pepsi, WCA Orthopedics, FSC Systems, and Windstream Communications as event sponsors. The chute gate sponsors are Ostrom Enterprises, Altmeyers Western Wear, Wing City Grill/Village Casino, and Falconer Gutter Supply. In addition to the seven traditional competition events, the rodeo will feature the National Anthem being sung by a sixyear-old, animal acts with a llama and miniature stallion
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and comedy by “Scooter” Smith, trick riding, a twenty booth midway featuring everything from cotton candy to Western wear, and a special free kids’ rodeo at 3:00 on Saturday, as well as the famous beef barbeque dinners served each evening at 5:00 in the air conditioned dining hall. This is now the longest consecutively running rodeo east of the Mississippi. All proceeds benefit the fire department that answers 350 fire and rescue calls each year. Additional information is available on line at www.gerryrodeo.org or by phone at (716) 985-4847 or 1-888-985-4847.
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title at the 2012 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials in San Jose, Calif., and is the 2012 AT&T American Cup champion. ERIE, Pa. — Two area athletes Previously, Leyva captured recently turned in superb the 2011 U.S. national allperformances in events held at around gold and was the Presque Isle State Park in Erie. 2011 World champion on the Melinda Lawson-Crabtree of parallel bars. Frewsburg was the Female John Orozco is the 2012 Visa Open winner of the Erie National Championships allTimes News Discover Presque around champion. Orozco Isle Duathlon. The race conpunched his ticket to Lonsisted of a 5K run followed don after recently finishing by a 20K bike and another 5K in second place at the U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials in San Jose, Calif. Joining Wieber, Douglas, Standings as of July 28, 2012 Raisman, Leyva and Orozco is 2008 Olympic all-around Top Gun 1. 8-Ball Assassins champion Nastia Liukin, Jake Upson is first in the Purple returning for her sixth appear2. Da Wicked Skibbies Tier. Tony Leroy is first in the ance in the show. Liukin, one 3. Ronnie's Crazy 8's Red Tier. Terry Bridenbaker of the most decorated gym4. Drew's Team is first in the Yellow Tier. Jim nasts in U.S. history, brought Smith is first in the Blue Tier. 5. Jamestown St. Marauders home an additional three For more information contact silver medals (team, uneven 6. Jamestown Tavern David Covert Division Rep at bars and balance beam) and a 7. Howey's Team bronze medal in the floor ex698-2291. ercise from the Beijing Games. More gymnasts will be added to the show’s cast following the London Games. The cast of gymnasts will be joined by a lineup of figure skaters looking ahead to the 2014 Olympic Games to be held in Sochi, Russia. The figure skating cast will be made up of World champions and 2010 Olympic ice dance Chautauqua Striders
“We are a large repository of Stateline records and memorabilia and have inducted three Stateline racers into our Hall of Fame — Bobby Schnars, Dick Barton and Skip Furlow.” Stateline’s Jenifer Seamens stated, “I am thrilled that our fans were so generous in their support of the 50/50 raffle and in turn the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame. The CSHOF was a key partner in the production of the 2010 documentary film “Stateline Speedway, The First Ten Years” and Randy Anderson has been instrumental in collecting and recording the 56-year history of the racetrack.” For additional information about Stateline Speedway visit www.stateline-speedway.com. The CSHOF website can be accessed at www.chautauquasportshalloffame.org.
silver medalists Meryl Davis and Charlie White, current U.S. singles champions Jeremy Abbott and Ashley Wagner, two-time U.S. champion Alissa Czisny, World ice dance bronze medalists Maia and Alex Shibutani, 2012 U.S. silver medalist Adam Rippon and up-and-coming elite skater Gracie Gold. Performing live during the show will also be Fresh Beat Band of Nickelodeon’s “Fresh Beat Band” and Ross Lynch of Disney’s “Austin and Ally,” with his band R5. Olympic champions Bart Conner, Nadia Comaneci and Peggy Fleming will host the show. Tickets to see this event live will start at $45. Club level seats will be $70 and front row seats are set at $100. There are also 50 seats available on the ground level of the arena where the action will be taking place. These 50 seats will be $279 each and will include a pre-show chalk talk with the athletes as well as a meet & greet after party with the show’s performers. Tickets will be available starting July 27 through extremetix at the Jamestown Savings Bank Arena Box Office, by phone at 716-484-2624 or online at jamestownarena.com.
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Former Penn State Players Say Freeh Report "Flawed" By Ralph Russo Associated Press
Franco Harris and two other former Penn State football players say the report about Penn State's handling of the Jerry Sandusky sex abuse scandal “is highly flawed, and factually insufficient.” Harris, Rudy Glocker and Christian Marrone sent to other Penn State alumni an email and letter criticizing the Freeh report that they plan publish in The Wall Street Journal and other large publications. The email and letter were obtained by The Associated Press on Friday. The players claim there was a rush to judgment by the media, the board of trustees, university officials and the NCAA after the blistering report was released two weeks ago. The report compiled by a team led by former FBI director Louis Freeh accuses school officials, including late coach Joe Paterno, of covering up the abuse to avoid bad publicity. “A grave injustice has occurred over these past two weeks that began with the issuance of the Freeh report,” the email states. “After much review, it's clear the report is highly flawed, and factually insufficient. Yet, the media, the Board of Trustees, University officials and the NCAA, seem to have read only the conclusions and not the content of the report and have failed to question the report's evidentiary basis or lack thereof - they have rushed to judgment. As a result, OUR program has been brutally harmed and our Coach has been completely tarnished.” Sandusky, the former longtime defensive coordinator at Penn State under Paterno, was convicted of using his position at Penn State and as head of a youth charity to molest 10 boys over a period of 15 years. He's awaiting sentencing. Penn State was sanctioned by the NCAA for its handling of the Sandusky case, based largely on the findings in the Freeh report. The NCAA did not conduct its own investigation nor did it wait for criminal cases against two other Penn State officials to play out. The NCAA's penalties wiped away 14 seasons' worth of victories for Paterno, taking away the record he held as the winningest coach in the history of Division I college football. Penn State was also banned from postseason play for four seasons by the NCAA and had severe scholarships limits placed on its football program. The email asks those who support its claims to sign the letter and return it by Saturday. Harris is one of Penn State's greatest players. He played fullback for Paterno in the early 1970s and went on to a Hall of Fame career with the
Pittsburgh Steelers. Glocker graduated from Penn State in 1992. Marrone graduated in 1997. The letter, dated July 27 and titled “Rush to Judgment,” claims the “snap judgments reached by the Freeh report about what Coach Joe Paterno knew and what he did deserve further analysis. In short, we believe this report has irresponsibly impugned Paterno's reputation without sufficient evidence.” The players criticize the thoroughness of the Freeh report because the investigators did not interview many of the central people in the case, including Paterno, who died in January, Penn State Athletic Director Tim Curley and Vice President Gary Schultz, who are both awaiting trial on charges of perjury and failure to report suspected child abuse, and former assistant coach Mike McQueary, who was a key witness in the case against Sandusky. The players say Freeh made what he deemed “reasonable conclusions” about Paterno's alleged “cover-up” based on three emails. But the emails, two from 1998 and one from 2001, do not support that conclusion, the players say. The players say an email from Curley to then-Penn State University President Graham Spanier dated May 5, 1998, was used as evidence by the report to conclude “Paterno was fully and completely informed of the details of the investigation” of allegations against Sandusky. “But how does Mr. Freeh know for sure?” the players say in the letter. “Freeh's investigators did not interview Curley, and Penn State President Graham Spanier (who was interviewed), didn't remember the email at all.” The players say an email dated May 13, 1998, from Curley to Schultz, titled “Jerry” and asking, “Anything new in this department? Coach is anxious to know where it stands,” is too vague to be used as proof of a cover-up. The players point out the District Attorney chose not to prosecute Sandusky after police filed a report in 1998 about an allegation of sexual abuse. The players also say an email from Curley to Spanier and Schultz sent in 2001, after McQueary had seen Sandusky assaulting a boy in the showers of Penn State's football building, “unjustifiably portrays Paterno as omnipotent apparently for the sole purpose of tearing him down,” in the Freeh report. “We will never hear from Coach Paterno, but those of us who knew him believe he, deserves the benefit of the doubt and like all citizens, is presumed innocent until proven guilty.”
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Colts’ Luck Eases Into Camp With Light Workout By Michael Marot Associated Press
ANDERSON, Ind. (AP) — Andrew Luck drew praise from his new coach, his new team owner and the usually reserved Tony Dungy after his first full-speed workout. The Indianapolis Colts' new franchise quarterback completed 27 of 32 attempts Sunday, and made it looking easy, too. “I think that's what impressed me the most, to see the decision-making and the lack of any indecisiveness,” said Dungy, the former Colts coach. “He looked like a third or fourth-year guy in this first practice. I've seen him play twice, Oregon against Stanford, and so I saw it from that perspective and you feel like, 'Well he's been running this offense that he's been comfortable with'. But to see it here, and knowing that he's had a condensed offseason program too because of the school's set up there, it was very impressive.” Nobody expected Luck to be perfect on Day 1. He wasn't. The former Stanford star, drafted first overall, threw two interceptions, one off a tipped ball. He also overthrew a wide-open Donnie Avery, who got behind two defenders and was sprinting down the sideline. Given the circumstances, it was still a solid debut. Luck looked relaxed and precise throughout the two-plus hour workout and showed no sign of being behind after missing
2012 No. 1 pick Andrew Luck started his first professional season last week by reporting to Indianapolis Colts training camp. (AP Photo)
so many mini-camp workouts. NFL rules do not permit rookies to practice at the team complex, except for a threeday rookie mini-camp, until the school's semester ends. It kept Luck away from Indy until early June. But Luck performed like he hadn't missed a thing. At times, he zinged balls over the outstretched fingertips of defenders and drew loud roars from a crowd estimated to be roughly 3,000. At other times, he simply read the coverage and connected with open receivers. In all, only three balls during seven-on-seven and 11-on-11 drills hit the ground and the offense looked sharp. “That's a credit to the offensive guys, the offensive coaches,” first-year coach Chuck Pagano said. “You can see from today the offense obviously stayed in their playbook, the retention has been excellent and they came out here and moved the ball up and down the field pretty much at will today.” The positive reviews were a stark contrast from Saturday night when veterans instruct-
ed the No. 1 overall draft pick to stand up and sign a song, a rookie tradition in Indy. Luck chose the John Denver hit “Country Roads” because he said it was the only song he knew the words to. Teammates weren't so sure he knew anything about music after hearing the rendition, which by all accounts was booed mercilessly. Punter Pat McAfee, who played at West Virginia where Luck's father, Oliver, is the athletic director, even tried to help. That didn't work, either. “It was awful,” Pagano said. “I'm glad he's not doing that for a living because he wouldn't have gotten the signing bonus he got here. It was a great effort, though.” Luck started his first day at training camp with a light walkthrough that served as little more than a warm-up act for the afternoon, the first workout the public could attend. Some came to Anderson University, a Division III school about 30 miles northeast of Continued on pg 10 the team complex, wearing
Celtics-Heat On Opening Night Of The NBA Season Contributed Article Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Miami's championship defense will begin where they won last season's title, and the first game for the Brooklyn Nets will be at home against their now-crosstown rival. LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and the Heat will raise their title banner at home on Oct. 30 against the Boston Celtics as part of an opening-night tripleheader, meaning Ray Allen's first game with Miami will come against his former club and in a rematch of last season's seven-game Eastern Conference finals. Also on opening night, Washington visits Cleveland (technically the season's first game, starting an hour earlier than the Boston-Miami matchup) and Dallas plays at the Los Angeles Lakers, Steve Nash's debut as Kobe Bryant's teammate. “We all know this season is a very important one. We'd like to get back on top as a team,” Lakers forward Pau Gasol said Thursday in London, where he and the Spanish national team were wrapping up preparations for the start of the Olympics.
LeBron James (right) and the Miami Heat will square off against Paul Pierce (left) and the Boston Celtics as the NBA kicks off its 2012-13 season in fashion with Ray Allen making his Heat debut against his former team. (AP Photo)
The Nets, having now moved from New Jersey, will open the year Nov. 1 at home against the New York Knicks — whose Manhattan home is about 6 miles north of Brooklyn's Barclays Center. And NBA finalist Oklahoma City starts the season that same night, playing at San Antonio in a Western Conference finals rematch. Jeremy Lin won't be in that Knicks-Nets opener — his return to Madison Square Garden comes Dec. 17. The Knicks play in Houston on Nov. 23.
As for the NBA Finals rematches, both will get national-television treatment. The Thunder visit the Heat as part of a five-game slate on Christmas Day (to be aired on ABC), and the Heat will head to Oklahoma City on Feb. 14, a game to be shown on TNT. The All-Star Game is in Houston on Feb. 17. The regular season ends April 17. In all, 238 games are expected to be televised nationally, with 96 on NBATV (including Lin's trip back to New York), 75 on ESPN, 52 on
Greinke Outdueled By Hellickson In Angels Debut Contributed Article Associated Press
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Zack Greinke's first pitch in a Los Angeles Angels uniform was lined to left field for a single by Desmond Jennings, who had never faced him in a regular-season game. Greinke shrugged it off and pitched his usual game, although his run support was nonexistent thanks to Jeremy Hellickson and Tampa Bay's bullpen. Greinke was outpitched by Hellickson in a 2-0 loss on Sunday, two days after the Angels acquired the 2009
No. 12 jerseys. Afterward, hundreds scrambled to the 50yard line seeking an autograph from a quarterback covered in sweat on another 90-degree day in Central Indiana. Luck signed for about 20 minutes. In between, he put on a memorable performance. While the challenges are bound to get tougher when he starts facing exotic blitzes and new defenses, those standing inside the Colts' rope line liked what they saw. “My impression with him is that he is just very strong and steady and is working toward limiting the turnovers, the interceptions, working toward really being patient and not feeling he has to do it all on his own,” team owner Jim Irsay said after watching his newest multi-million dollar investment. “He is not expected to win it all on his own. I think whenever Peyton struggled and had his worst periods of interception streaks or whatever is when he tried to do too much.” Nobody has a tougher crowd to please than Luck, who must replace the long-time face of the Colts' franchise. While the Stanford grad has been billed as the most NFLready quarterback since Indy took Peyton Manning with the No. 1 overall pick in 1998, it's easy to forget that Manning's record-setting rookie season also included only three victories and a rookie record 28 interceptions. So Pagano, Irsay and others
AL Cy Young Award winner from Milwaukee. “Hopefully I'll win a bunch of games and it becomes a fun season,” Greinke said. “Everything's just happened pretty fast — traveling here, meeting a bunch of new people, going over things with the catcher and having a day game instead of a night game, which would have made it easier to get adjusted. So a lot of stuff was going on. But once you get on the mound, it's the same game no matter where you're pitching and who it's against.” Greinke (0-1) allowed two runs The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim acquired Zack Greinke (right) and seven hits in seven innings to bolster their starting rotation. The Angels entered play Tuesday with a Wild Card lead. (AP Photo)
and struck out eight. He gave up an RBI single to Matt Joyce in the sixth and threw a runscoring wild pitch in the seventh after Carlos Pena doubled and advanced on a groundout. “I made a lot of good pitches — but some bad ones, too,” Greinke said. “I thought my fastball command could have been a lot better. I was pretty upset with the first-pitch curveball to Pena. The wild pitch was just a bad break. No catcher in the world would have stopped that one. You throw a two-strike slider down and hope that doesn't happen.” Greinke, eligible for free
TNT (highlighted by Brooklyn's first game and All-Star weekend) and 15 on ABC (with Allen's return to Boston on Jan. 27 among those). The Finals in June will again be aired on ABC. While Miami might be the site of the marquee matchup on Dec. 25, Los Angeles will get a Christmas doubleheader: The Lakers play host to the Knicks, and five hours or so after that game ends, the Clippers will get a visit from the Denver Nuggets. Reigning NBA MVP LeBron James spent seven seasons chasing a title in Cleveland, then finally won one in his second season with Miami. But the season will be winding down by the time he and the Heat head to Cleveland again: Miami is set to play there on March 20, and then again on April 15 in the regular-season road finale for the champions. Miami guard Dwyane Wade will be spending his birthday in Los Angeles, a secret he tipped his Twitter followers off to earlier this week: The Heat wrap up a six-game road trip against the Lakers on Jan. 17, the day when Wade turns 31. Continued on pg 10
agency after the season, was 9-3 with a 3.44 ERA in 21 starts with the Brewers. “I think everybody was anxious to get him on the mound and see him in an Angels uniform,” left fielder Vernon Wells said. “He did what he was supposed to do. We just didn't score runs for him.” Hellickson (6-6) pitched twohit ball through six innings, striking out five and walking none. He retired 15 of his first 16 batters, allowing only Maicer Izturis' leadoff single in the fourth. The Angels' other hit off him was a leadoff Continued on pg 10
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Jamestown Jammers & Heritage Ministries To Host Seventh Annual Faith & Family Night Contributed Article Heritage Ministries
On Saturday, August 11, Heritage Ministries is sponsoring the Seventh Annual “faith and family night” as the Jamestown Jammers take on the State College Spikes at 7:05 p.m. The evening promises to be a family friendly and fun event. Pre-game song and worship will take place in the bullpen starting at 6 p.m. with musical guests Forword Motion from the Bemus Point United Methodist Church. Heritage Ministries is also proud to welcome Steve Smith, from
the Family Life Network morning show, who will serve as the guest emcee and public address announcer for faith and family night. “We are very excited to offer this free and family friendly event to our local community,” explains David Smeltzer, Executive Director for Heritage Ministries. “We hope you’ll take the time to join us for another great night of music, fellowship, and exciting professional baseball with the Jamestown Jammers.” Faith Night will begin at 6 p.m. with songs of worship by Forword Motion from the Be-
mus Point United Methodist Church. Tickets for the faith and family night are free. The tickets include access to the songs of worship pre-game event in The Bullpen and bleacher seating in Diethrick Stadium. Upgrades to Grandstand seating are available for $1. Food will be available for purchase at the Jamestown Jammers concession stands. Tickets are available at your local church, any Heritage Ministries location, or by calling 716- 487-6800. Heritage Ministries and the Jamestown Jammers look forward to your participation in this family fun event.
COMING UP AT THE BALLPARK! August 3 vs. Lowell Spinners Fireworks Night! Rescheduled from July 3.
August 4 vs. Hudson Valley Renegades Team Photo Giveaway The first 500 fans through the gates will be receiving a team photo of the 2012 Jamestown Jammers.
August 5 vs. Hudson Valley Renegades Cummins Employee Appreciation Night Get your engines started with some matinee baseball as the Jammers host the Hudson Valley Renegades. Presented by Cummins
August 6 vs. Hudson Valley Renegades Mystery Ball Night Purchase a raffle ticket and have the chance to win an autographed baseball from one of your favorite stars! All proceeds benefit the New York-Penn League charities.
August 9 vs. Williamsport Crosscutters Chamber and Aspire Connect with your community as the Chautauqua Chamber sponsors Aspire night at Diethrick Park. Purchase tickets online at www.jamestownjammers.com or at the gate
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Russell E. Diethrick, Jr. Park 485 Falconer St., Jamestown, NY 14702-0638 Phone: 716.664.0915 Fax: 716.664.4175 E-mail: email@jamestownjammers.com
Monday, 7:05 p.m. vs. Hudson Valley
Tuesday, 7:05 p.m. at Auburn
Wednesday, 7:05 p.m. at Auburn
Rosa, Main Turning Heads With Offensive Prowess
Viosergy Rosa (leading off) hit .394 in July and had an on-base percentage over .500. The Jammers first baseman is a shoo-in to make the all-star game this year. (Photo by Chris Winkler)
By Chris Winkler Star Sports Editor
The rollercoaster ride better known as the 2012 Jamestown Jammers season continued to roll on, this time with a tough road spell that sent the Jammers back under .500. A three-game sweep at the hands of the Aberdeen IronBirds started it before heavy rains in Connecticut pushed the scheduled three-game set to a split doubleheader on Monday. Disappointing considering the solid home stand that pushed Jamestown above .500 for the first time this season. They gave it all right back on the road with trip against two teams under .500 themselves. Now with the season more than halfway done, the Jammers are back to six games out of first place and
5.5 out of the wild card entering play Wednesday. In addition, the Jammers have just 33 games left (as of Thursday) and are less than two weeks away from the all-star break, which is for all intents and purposes, signifies the beginning of the final stretch of the New York Penn League. The big news is Viosergy Rosa is still hitting. Rosa hit a ridiculous .394 in July and had a .506 on-base percentage. He also had a lengthy hitting streak snapped on the final of the month last week. Overall, he’s now sixth in the league in average (.320) and third in the league in on-base percentage (.440) and has really turned a few heads in the Marlins organization. Also hitting is Michael Main, who will likely stick with the
New York Penn League Standings Through Tuesday, July 31
McNamara Hudson Valley Renegades (TB) Brooklyn Cyclones (NYM) Aberdeen IronBirds (BAL) Staten Island Yankees (NYY) Pinckney Auburn Doubledays (WSH) Batavia Muckdogs (STL) State College Spikes (PIT) Mahoning Valley Scrappers (CLE) Jamestown Jammers (MIA) Williamsport Crosscutters (PHI) Stedler Tri-City ValleyCats (HOU) Vermont Lake Monsters (OAK) Connecticut Tigers (DET) Lowell Spinners (BOS)
W 27 25 17 15 W 25 23 23 21 19 13 W 30 20 17 16
L 15 17 25 26 L 16 18 19 20 22 29 L 12 22 24 26
PCT 0.643 0.595 0.405 0.366 PCT 0.610 0.561 0.548 0.512 0.463 0.310 PCT 0.714 0.476 0.415 0.381
GB 2 10 11.5 GB 2 2.5 4 6 12.5 GB 7.5 9 14.5
Jammers for the rest of the season. A former first round pick as a pitcher, Main has also turned himself into somewhat of an outfield prospect while carrying a .336 batting average in three minor league stints this year (Jupiter, GCL and Jamestown). Still just 23 years old, Main is working himself to getting back on the radar. Jesus Solorzano (six homeruns), Juancito Martinez (.281 average, 13 steals) and Felix Munox (.299 average) also are having nice years for the Jammers. With the offense going the way it is, Jamestown could actually sneak up into the top 5 for team batting average, something that seemed ludicrous just a few weeks ago. Surprisingly, the pitching has been just as rock solid as it has all year long. Nick Wittgren still anchors the bullpen and carries an ERA below 1.00 with 10 saves, one off the league lead. The rest of the bullpen Jheyson Manzueta (1.77 ERA), Frankie Reed (3.22), Beau Wright (3.68) and Brian Ellington (2.81) have arguably made the Jammers the best bullpen in the league. And the starting pitching has also been fantastic lately, with Helpi Reyes, Mason Hope and Matt Milroy all lowering their ERA’s below 4.00. So what’s the problem? They can hit and they can pitch. Well, the little things — which have hurt Jamestown all year — are still major headaches for the Angel Espada’s club. Jamestown committed six errors over the course of last week’s 1-5 spell. And the bats struggled to come through with runners in scoring position. Add to it, the club doesn’t have a whole lot of speed outside of Martinez, Solorzano, Kentrell Dewitt and Anthony Gomez. They’ve been a station-to-station team for the majority of this season. Up next is one more key home stand for Jamestown to get back into things. On Wednesday, they started a stretch of 12 games with 10 at home and also five against the two worst teams in the NYPL (Lowell and Williamsport).
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Race: Pennsylvania 400 Where: Pocono Raceway When: Sunday, 12 p.m. (ET) TV: ESPN 2011 Winner: Brad Keselowski (right)
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Race: U.S. Cellular 250 Where: Iowa Speedway When: Saturday, 7:30 p.m. (ET) TV: ESPN 2 2011 Winner: Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
CAMPING WORLD TRUCKS
Race: Pocono Mountains 125 Where: Pocono Raceway When: Saturday, 12:30 p.m. (ET) TV: SPEED 2011 Winner: Kevin Harvick
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Brad Keselowski, driver of the No. 22 Dodge, leads a group of cars during Saturday’s Nationwide Series Indiana 250 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. (NASCAR photo)
Keselowski wins inaugural Nationwide race at Indy
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he inaugural Nationwide Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway occurred before mostly empty grandstands, but there were some compelling storylines that played out during the Indiana 250. Many in the sport are lamenting the moving of the Nationwide race from nearby Lucas Oil Raceway (formerly Indianapolis Raceway Park), where the race regularly drew a packed house, although the grandstands there are much smaller. But as Indiana 250 winner Brad Keselowski pointed out, racing and winning at the Brickyard is something to cherish. “The Brickyard means so much to all of us as race car drivers, and to the sport in general,” he said. “It transcends three different forms of auto racing, whether it’s IndyCar in the United States, F1 and their history here, and then, obviously, with stock cars and their initial time here to the current date, from ’94 on … “I’m glad to be some small part of that with winning the inaugural Nationwide race.” Keselowski’s victory gave his car owner Roger Penske his first NASCAR victory at a track where he’s one of the dominant car owners of all time with 15 victories in the Indianapolis 500. The race had moments of drama, two of which involved con-
Brad Keselowski in victory lane after winning Saturday’s Indiana 250. (NASCAR photo) troversial starts. On the initial start, Kyle Busch appeared to get the jump on polesitter Kasey Kahne but was not penalized. Then, late in the race, Elliott Sadler lost his chance to win – and a good many points – when he was penalized for jumping a restart. Sadler, who finished 15th, told reporters afterward that he thought NASCAR erred in penalizing him, and he told NASCAR’s vice president of competition, Robin Pemberton, just that after the race. “Robin Pemberton just told me, right out of his mouth, I did not jump the start,” he said. “This is a very tough penalty. Very hard to swallow at the inaugural race here at Indy as I race to win.’’ Sadler remains atop the
Nationwide standings, but his lead dropped from 11 points to just one over second-place Austin Dillon. Dillon’s younger brother Ty Dillon, a Camping World Truck Series rookie, also ran the Nationwide race at the Brickyard. He ran near the front for most of the race and finished an impressive third. “Just coming here, if you would have given me a top 10, I would have been ecstatic,” he said. “I kind of learned a little bit about myself this week. I did this last year with the Truck Series, and just went into those last three races in the Truck Series last year with an open attitude, just wanting to have fun and drive a race car. I had no pressure with the points. “And then the same thing this year with no pressure with the points, just wanted to have fun here at a historic track like Indy. It made me a better driver and opened my mind more to adjust in the race car “I think this weekend did a lot for me in confidence and how I’m going to approach the Camping World Truck Series from this point on.” There was plenty of pre-race hype over Danica Patrick’s return to the Brickyard, where she had some of her best runs in the IndyCar Series, but she wasn’t much of a factor in the Nationwide race.
Her race ended early after contact with Reed Sorenson on Lap 39. “I think I just tapped [Sorenson] a little bit, and when I did, he slid sideways,” Patrick said. “I tried to go around him and didn’t quite get by him and spun around, and, unfortunately, that was it. I am sorry if I did anything to affect his day, but I didn’t mean to.” She finished 35th and dropped to 10th in the Nationwide standings, 252 points out of the lead. Money-wise, Michael Annett was the big winner on Saturday at Indianapolis. His sixth-place finish earned him a $100,000 bonus from series sponsor Nationwide in the Dash 4 Cash program that rewards Nationwide Series regulars in select races. Annett said he struggled early in his first race on the historic track but was able to gain speed at the end. “It’s really, really tough,” he said. “There are so many chances to screw up here. It is really hard to put together a whole lap, and it took me till about Lap 20 to 30 to really start doing that and then start being able to pull it off and figure out what I need to do to pass cars, which is the hardest thing to do here. “I put a lot of notes in the book for late in the race, and we used it and put ourselves in a position to get this check.”
Johnson gets 4th win at Brickyard; Earnhardt takes Cup points lead Fans who follow Sprint Cup racing today are getting to watch one of the sport’s all-time great drivers at his best. Like Fireball Roberts, Richard Petty, David Pearson and Dale Earnhardt before him, Jimmie Johnson is dominating his era, winning championships and the sport’s biggest races. On Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Johnson wrote himself into that track’s extensive record book by becoming one of the track’s four-time race winners. He did it in grand style, leading 99 of 160 laps and motoring away from the field at the finish to win by a margin of 4.758 seconds over second-place Kyle Busch. The winning margin was a race record. Johnson joins his teammate and fellow Sprint Cup driver Jeff Gordon and Indianapolis 500 racers A.J. Foyt, Al Unser and Rick Mears, who was Johnson’s childhood hero. Formula One driver Michael Schumacher won five times in the United States Grand Prix, which was run on the track’s road course instead of the oval where the others won their races. Among the amazing aspects of Johnson’s successes of late is how quickly he’s run up his numbers. He didn’t win his first Brickyard until 2006, and he claimed the first of his five Cup titles that same year. Along the way, he’s accumulated 58 points-paying Sprint Cup wins, the first of which came at Auto Club Speedway in the 10th race of the 2002 season. Johnson said in his winner’s interview that he never dreamed he’d have the success he’s been having. “Man, you just hope to race [at Indianapolis],” Johnson said. “To come here and win is a huge honor. And to win
Throughout NASCAR history, it has taken a great driver-crew chief combination to run up big numbers in the win column. Richard Petty got the overwhelming majority of his race victories and championships with his cousin Dale Inman as his crew chief. David Pearson had his best runs with Leonard Wood. Jeff Gordon dominated the Sprint Cup circuit with Ray Evernham on the pit box, and Jimmie Johnson has been the driver to beat in recent years with Chad Knaus as his only full-time crew chief, replaced only temporarily while under suspension from NASCAR. Carl Edwards and his long-time crew chief Bob Osborne both have been at their best together, but now, for the second time in his Cup career, Edwards is working with a new crew chief. Chad Norris has taken over the underperforming No. 99 team much like Wally Brown did seven races into the 2006 season, during another stretch of mediocre performance for the usually competitive team. But before the end of the 2006 season, Osborne was back in charge and the team soon resumed its winning ways. Edwards indicated in a gathering with the press at Indianapolis Motor Speedway last week that Osborne might not be gone for good this time either. “What we are trying to do right now is make the team better and fix any issues we might have, which we don’t even know exactly what the issues are,” said Edwards, who is in danger of missing the Chase this year after tying Tony Stewart in points last year but losing the title on the tie-breaker of race wins. “If we don’t do any better here, and Bob is up to it, we will probably put Bob right back in as soon as he is able. If this goes well, and Bob is doing well in his new role, and that is the best thing for him, and Chad is doing great, then we will move forward with that. “Nothing is in stone right now. It could be a whole different scenario next week, and we all know that. We are doing everything we can right now to be as good as we can right now.” Edwards also emphasized that Osborne’s health is a real concern. Osborne cited that as the main reason he’s stepping back to another role at their Roush Fenway Racing team. No specifics were given in the press releases announcing the change. “I can’t overstate enough that Bob is a very, very dedicated guy to our sport, and he is going through something right now that would be tough for anyone, and for him to have done what he has done at this level – and to have kept it quiet – he is just a tough, tough man,” Edwards said. “He is a good friend of mine, so I am really thinking a lot of him.” Edwards had mechanical problems at Indianapolis, finished 29th and dropped to 12th in the standings, 61 points out of the top 10. His only realistic chance of making the Chase this year is to win at least two of the next six races.
Carl Edwards’ No. 99 at Dover International Speedway on June 3. (NASCAR photo)
SPRINT CUP POINTS
Jimmie Johnson kisses the bricks after winning Sunday’s Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. (NASCAR photo) four – four wins! I’m at a loss for words. It was a total team effort. We put it on them. It was nice.” Johnson wasn’t the only driver from the Hendrick Motorsports stable flexing muscle at Indy. Dale Earnhardt Jr. finished fourth and took the Sprint Cup points lead from Matt Kenseth, who was involved in a crash with Joey Logano and finished 35th. Earnhardt, who leads in Sprint Cup points for the first time since September of 2004, said he’s proud of his team’s efforts all season. “All season long we’ve been working hard and finishing well,” he said. “That is symbolic of how well we’ve done. I’m proud of that. I have felt that way about our position in points all season long.” But Earnhardt said he needs to win more races. “If we want to win the championship, we have to,” he said. “I imagine we can win a couple races in Chase. I don’t know if finishing fourth or fifth is going to do it. We’ll just have to see. We’d like to step it up just a little bit more.” If history is any indication, he’ll have some strong competition from Johnson. The three previous times he won at the Brickyard – in 2006, 2008 and 2009 – he went on to win the championship.
1. Dale Earnhardt Jr. 731; Leader 2. Matt Kenseth 717; behind -14 3. Greg Biffle 709; behind -22 4. Jimmie Johnson 704; behind -27 5. Denny Hamlin 667; behind -64 6. Kevin Harvick 653; behind -78 7. Martin Truex Jr. 653; behind -78 8. Tony Stewart 652; behind -79 9. Brad Keselowski 649; behind -82 10. Clint Bowyer 643; behind -88
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SPEAKING led by 660 Laps Denny Hamlin in the past 15 Sprint Cup races at Pocono Raceway, tops among drivers
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By Glenn Slocum Contributing Writer
BUSTI, N.Y. — Rain forced cancellation of all racing at Stateline Speedway on July 28. The Sunoco Race Fuels Crate Late Model Special has been rescheduled for Aug. 4. The special will headline the races at Stateline Speedway this Saturday night. The young second generation driver Damien Bidwell, of Eldred Pa., is the Crate Late point leader and along with Centerville Pa.’s Max Blair, who has three feature wins. Bob Dorman (Stockton) is in second place, followed by Jason Genco (Jamestown), veteran John Haggerty (Olean) and leading rookie Zack Carley (Freedom). Rich Gardner (Waterford, Pa.) is still on top of the Super Late Model points. Defending champion Dutch Davies (Warren, Pa.) is second and leads in the win column with three. Dick Barton (Ashville) is third just seven points behind Davies. David Scott (Garland, Pa.) is fourth and eight points behind Davies and Greg Oakes (Franklinville N.Y.) is fifth thee points behind Scott. Steve Kania (Waterford, Pa.) is the leading Limited Late Model driver followed by Chris Ottaway (Sherman) and Steve Moynihan from Jamestown. Justin Carlson (Sherman) has an 84-point
John Blankenship Wins Lucas Dirt Late Model ‘Empire 50’
John Blakenship celebrated the Empire 50 win last Tuesday at Stateline Speedway. The win brought Blankenship $10,000. (Photo courtesy of stateline-speedway.com and SDC Associates Inc.)
advantage over Butch Southwell (Warren, Pa.) in the E-Mods. Kelly Frederes (Russell, Pa.) broke into the Super Sportsman winners circle last week a division dominated by Dan Nocero Jr. (Jamestown). Street Stock driver Chris Withers (Waterford, Pa.) has won eight of the 15 Street Stock fea-
Night at the Races Presented By Goodwill Industries By Brandon Kaczay Contributing Writer
NORTH EAST, Pa. — It was a beautiful night for racing at Lake Erie Speedway as more than 4,700 fans came out to Saturday’s race despite the heavy rains that occurred elsewhere throughout Western Pennsylvania and Western New York. The first feature race of the night showcased the NASCAR Street Stocks and with only four laps in, the caution flag flew as No. 55 Charlie Anderson collided with the wall in turn 2 causing serious body damage to his car. After the clean up, No. 19, Kaity Kicinski took control of the race followed by No. 00 Jack Hall and No. 26 Ed McConnell. Kicinski held the lead as the No. 11K of Dave Krawczyk made moves around McConnell and Hall pushing towards the front. Krawczyk chased after Kicinski and finally caught her on the last lap. Kicinski made a slight mistake in turn 2 allowing Krawczyk the opportunity to steal the lead on the backstretch and claim the win — his fifth win this season. In second place was Kaity Kicinski and in third pace was Jack Hall. The Jensens Target Collision Compacts were the second race of the evening. No. 19 Brian Carlson took an early lead with No. 88 Dan Bittinger close behind itching for another Compact win. Bittinger pulled ahead to take the top position as No. 95 Jon Breads looked to make moves to put him in contention for a win.
As Breads attempted to pass, he made contact with No. 23 Scott Horvath, No. 25 Garrett Rammelt, and Carlson. Carlson and Rammelt slammed into the 4th turn wall forcing both competitors to the pits, and Horvath went to the infield for problems with his front bumper. After an extensive clean up, the green flag dropped again with six laps to go in the Jensens Target Collision Compact feature race. On the restart Bittinger held on to the lead with No. 14 Jim Tobin closing in attempting to reach the front. Despite being involved in an earlier caution that sent him to the tail of the pack on the restart, Breads made his way towards the front claiming the third place spot, with Tobin taking the second place position and Bittinger winning his sixth Jensens Target Collision Compact feature event of the season. The INEX Bandoleros were next up, as No. 3 Jeff Dunfee III made a move on the outside and pulled into the first place position on the very first lap. Battling in the second and third place spots were No. 32 Wesley McCray and No. 71 Tyler McArdle. Dunfee III pulled further ahead lapping the tail end of the pack, with McCray and McArdle side by side for most of the feature event. On lap 10, as McCray and McArdle attempted to pass the lap traffic, McArdle made contact with No. 01 Alexis Bohrer, which brought out a caution. Bohrer’s front end had too much damage to return to the race. With two laps to go following
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BUSTI, N.Y. (July 24) — It was two years in the making and Mother Nature provided a perfect summer night for the inaugural appearance of the Lucas Oil Dirt Late Models in the “Empire 50” sponsored by Davies & Sons and Roberts Trucking. The UEMS E-Mods were also onhand 38 strong. Sixteen year old Tyler Reddick set Lucas fast time with a 15.723 second lap and local racer Ron Davies second fast at 15.948 seconds. Lucas point leader Jimmy Owens had to qualify through the first B-main along with Bump Hedman and Jason Dupont to race the “Empire 50”. The second B-Main was won by Randy Lobb with Dave Scott second and Doug Eck third. John Blankenship won the “Empire 50” after an epic battle with Mike Knight. Knight came from sixth to challenge the leader on the closing laps but fell short giving Blankenship his second win at Stateline and the $10,000 first prize. Brent Rhebergen won the UEMS feature his first of the season at Stateline after fending off a challenge from Rich Michael Jr.
Maxim Wins Vogt Memorial, Hess Jr. Prevails Over UEMS Field
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HAMMETT, Pa. — Bob Vogt was remembered by Eriez Speedway with a memorial race for the Conway & O’Malley Limited Late Models. Vogt was a long-time competitor at area speedways, winning 176 feature wins in his career at Raceway 7, Stateline, Sharon, Crawford County Fair, and Tri-City as well as here at Eriez. Dan Maxim won the Bob Vogt memorial held at Eriez Speedway last Saturday. (photo courtesy of eriez-speedway.com) Vogt’s final win came here at Eriez on July 20, 2003. low and Hackett high but when action slowed for the Volpe pulled out to lead with The Bob Vogt memorial start- spun car of Clint Brady. After Hackett falling behind until another caution, Southwell ed with last week’s winner Jake Parker again spun, this time and Hess ran side by side for Finnerty on the pole and Ryan in the back straight. Hackett a lap before Hess assumed the Scott outside. After getting the drove by for the lead as soon lead at lap seven. green flag from Vogt’s Grandas green was again shown. daughter Lexi Vogt, Finnerty, At halfway Shane Crotty and After another three yellows who won his first ever feature Randy Hall were having a Knight assumed second and race on July 22 of this year at spirited battle for third with began challenging Hackett for the age of 15, led the first lap John Boyd joining the fray at with Ryan Scott, winner of six lap 16 and taking fourth from the lead. features in 2011 but winless At lap 16 Robbie Blair joined Hall but Hall slowed with thus far in 2012, second. Cau- a flat left rear tire, drawing the leaders in third but Hacktion for a multi-car pile-up in ett was increasing his lead a caution. Hall was able to turn four put the race under over Knight. Volpe started rejoin the field at the restart. caution at the end of two laps. After restarting, Crotty and trailing smoke at this point and retired into the infield By five laps in Dan Maxim was Boyd both got by Southwell. second and took over the top At the checkers it was Hess by a at lap 21. At the stripe it was spot at lap seven. Tyler Green wide margin over Crotty, Boyd, Hackett, Knight, Blair, Jason Morell, and Darrell Bossard. ran second until lap 16 when Southwell, and Scott Gurdak. 2011 Champion Chris Ottaway, John Volpe took off with the Chad Wright led from the and current point’s leader Steve early lead in the Jay’s Auto pole in the Dan’s Rt. 8 BoardKania got by him. Maxim went Wrecking Super Late Model walk Bar & Grill FASTRAK on to the win over Ottaway, Late Model feature with feature with former track Kania, Green and Scott. outside pole sitter Max Blair champions Chris Hackett and right behind. Blair was able Pole-sitter Butch Southwell Mike Knight running second to get alongside Wright at lap took off to the early lead in the and third. After only six laps eight but the two went back to UEMS feature for the Plyler the leaders were coming up to Overhead Door E-Mods with lap the slow car of Chuck Park- running nose to tail next time by with Wright then stretching Dave Hess Jr. right behind at er who spun his mount right the end of two laps. By lap five, in front of the leader but Volpe his lead until Khole Wanzer lost control at lap 12, bringusing the high groove, Hess Jr. was able to avoid contact. ing caution out for the second was alongside the leader and After green, Volpe and Hacktime in the feature. had just passed for the lead ett ran side by side with Volpe
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Hope Solo Stands By Critical Tweets Aimed At Analyst Chastain
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MANCHESTER, England — U.S. women's soccer goalkeeper Hope Solo didn't back down Monday from her Twitter outburst against NBC analyst Brandi Chastain, saying the tweets were her way of expressing her opinion about the quality of television announcers. Solo addressed the matter briefly on her 31st birthday during the team's tour of historic Old Trafford stadium, where the Americans will play North Korea on Tuesday. She didn't apologize or express regret, and she answered only one question about the matter, declining to address, among other things, whether a social media rant in the middle of the Olympics was the proper time and means to convey her feelings about broadcasters. "It's not about what made me
unhappy," Solo said. "It's not about one game. I have my beliefs that the best commentators and the best analysts should be analyzing come Olympics, come World Cups, and it's only my opinion. You can take it or leave it, to be honest, so it's my opinion, and I think analysts and commentators should bring energy and excitement and passion for the game, and a lot of knowledge, and I think it's important to help build the game, and I don't think Brandi has that. "It's just my opinion, and nothing else really matters, to be honest. What matters is tomorrow's game against North Korea, playing at Old Trafford. The team's excited. It's my birthday. I don't really care to answer any other questions about Brandi." She indeed declined to answer follow-up questions about the matter, including whether she has spoken to Chastain. Solo's words prompted NBC
American goalkeeper Hope Solo has been known to be rather opinionated. Her latest comments on Twitter criticized NBC soccer analyst, and former national team player, Brandi Chastain. (AP Photo)
Sports to weigh in for the first time, releasing a statement in support of its announcer. "We are thrilled to be able to offer such complete and compelling coverage of the entire Olympic soccer tournament, and Brandi has been doing an outstanding job," NBC spokesman Adam
Freifeld said. "We wish the U.S. women's team the best of luck." Solo railed against Chastain's commentary following the Americans' 3-0 win over Colombia on Saturday, upset over Chastain's criticisms of the team's defensive play. She tweeted that Chastain should
"lay off commentating about defending" and goalkeeping "until you get more educated" and "the game has changed from a decade ago." The outburst led to a meeting with Solo, coach Pia Sundhage and the team captains on Sunday, with the coach expressing concern about how the tweets reflected on the team's image and the need to cut out distractions and focus on the next game. The coach did not tell Solo to stop tweeting. Solo has never been shy about expressing opinions. Her criticism of then-coach Greg Ryan got her kicked off the 2007 World Cup team. She's also been promoting a memoir that is scheduled for release two days after the Olympics. Chastain, one of the most accomplished players in U.S. team history, has refused to be drawn into the dispute, saying Monday that she's doing her job as an "honest and objective journalist at the Olympics." The Solo-Chastain saga has
been a diversion from the buildup to a historic match. About 35,000 fans are expected Tuesday, which would be a record for a women's game at the home of Manchester United. The stadium hasn't hosted a women's match since 1989. "You can see why they talk of all the magic inside. It's pretty amazing," midfielder Megan Rapinoe said after the players spent about 20 minutes taking photos at midfield. "Walking into the changing rooms and seeing all the trophies and legends, it's pretty cool." The Americans won their first two games and have already clinched a berth in the next round, but they'll want a victory to sustain momentum and get a better draw in the quarterfinals. Midfielder Shannon Boxx, who injured her right hamstring in the opening win over France, will miss her second consecutive game.
Yannick Agnel Blows Away Lochte, Competition In 200 Freestyle Contributed Article Associated Press
LONDON — Yannick Agnel dealt another crushing blow to Ryan Lochte and everyone else in the supposed Race of the Century at the London Olympics on Monday. Agnel showed that his brilliant swim on the Olympic relay was no fluke. The baby-faced, 6-foot-6 Frenchman did it again in the 200 free, leading from start to finish in perhaps the most star-studded race of these games — even without Phelps, who passed up a chance to defend his Olympic title. That might have been a good move by Phelps. It was hard to see anyone beating Agnel on this night, as he pulled away to win by a full body length in 1 minute, 43.14 seconds. No one came close to challenging him, and he looked just as strong at the end as he did at the beginning. "I really didn't expect that time," Agnel said. "I had a race plan in my head, but this is above my expectations and hopes. I'm delighted. It's a childhood dream come true.
I had to start quickly over the first 100 meters. I did that. Then I worked on keeping my speed and putting all my guts into the last 50. I don't know what to say. It worked." South Korea's Park Tae-hwan and China's Sun Yang tied for the silver in 1:44.93. But Lochte, the reigning world champion who seemed poised to have a huge Olympics just 48 hours earlier, faded out of the medals. So did world-record holder Paul Biedermann of Germany. The previous night in the 4x100 free relay, Lochte anchored the Americans and took over with a half-body length lead. But Agnel chased him down on the final leg, giving France the gold and payback for the stunning U.S. win in the same event at the 2008 Beijing Games. Now, another defeat. "I did my best," Lochte said. "I guess sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. I gave it 110 percent. There's probably some things I messed up on, but you live and learn. (Agnel is) a great racer. There's no doubt about it. He's quick and he showed it last
night and tonight. I'm happy for him. He did good." Lochte is looking more and more like a swimmer who took on too much of a workload. He's already raced six times in three events covering a total of 1,500 meters over the first three days in London. He has three more events to turn things around, but definitely has the look of a tired swimmer. If nothing else, it shows just how unbelievable Phelps was when he won a record eight gold medals in 2008. French President Francois Hollande came to the mixed zone to congratulate Agnel, shaking his hand warmly in the chaos of reporters and cameras. He was dwarfed by the swimmer, who gave the country its third swimming gold of the games — its most ever. And there's still five nights to go at the pool. "Remarkable, two gold medals two nights in a row," Hollande said. "It's a big reward for French swimming, a proud moment for him and encouraging for the whole Olympic team."
ST. BONAVENTURE continued from pg 2 Her professional career has been based entirely in the UK, playing for two Welsh clubs in the English Basketball League. She first played with the Rhondda Rebels during the 2006-07 season and has since been with the UWIC Archers. Collins is one of just three remaining players from the first Great Britain women’s basketball team that took the court in 2006. She has made 75 appearances with the national team, which ranks first among any GB player (male or female). She scored an international careerhigh 25 points against Ukraine in 2007. This will be the first time that Great Britain has been represented in women’s basket-
ball at the Olympics. Adeboye, a guard who was the last cut from the final roster because the coaching staff wanted to add more size to the team, made the preliminary Olympic roster in April before it was trimmed to 12 earlier this month. In his two seasons as a Bonnie from 2009-2011, Adegboye saw playing time in all 31 games of each season, had an average 3-point shooting percentage of 36.6 and averaged 9 points per game for a total of 559. Adegboye led the country his senior year in minutes played per game (39.0) and the Bonnies in assists per game (4.0).
Also during his senior season, Adegboye was named A-10 Co-Player of the Week (Dec. 6, 2011) and NetScouts Basketball International Player of the Week (Feb. 21, 2011). The GB women’s team gets its Games underway on Saturday when Collins and her squad face Australia at 5 p.m. The men’s GB team begins play on Sunday against Russia at 3 p.m. For updates on both players and their respective teams throughout the Olympic Games, click any of the links at the top of this release. GoBonnies.com and our social media outlets will also have updates throughout the 17day event.
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Mario’s Arrival Raises Expectations In Buffalo
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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Strong and powerful as Mario Williams might be, the defensive end can't bend perception. It's one thing for Williams to suggest, in deference to his new Buffalo Bills teammates, that he's simply a piece of the puzzle, certainly not a oneman show. What's impossible to overlook is what Williams' celebrated arrival three days into free agency in March did — with the stroke of a pen on the bottom line of a $100 million contract — to immeasurably raise the hopes of a generation of the team's win-starved fans. So who is Williams to argue in the face of those sky-high expectations, even though he, his teammates and coaches can all appreciate that one player alone and all the money in the world can't turn a perennial loser into a winner overnight. “I mean, you can't do anything about it. Whenever you're put in this situation, you have to know there's
responsibility that comes with it,” Williams said. “At the end of the day, we're all smart people. You know, I came here for a reason, and that's to turn this thing around.” Williams is no stranger to being thrust into the spotlight. It happened in 2006, when he was drafted first overall by the Houston Texans, ahead of fan favorite Reggie Bush. And it's no different in Buffalo, after the NFL's defensive rookie of the year, two-time The signing of Mario Williams (center) has raised the Bills expecPro Bowl selection, and one tations to the highest they've been during the Buddy Nix (left) and of the league's premier passChan Gailey (right) era. (AP Photo) rushers signed the most extimistic again,” added former pensive contract ever awarded eight of its last nine games. general manager Bill Polian. As training camp opened in a defensive player. “It's a tough row to hoe in that suburban Rochester on Th urs“At the end of the day, nobody division, but they're headed in day, there's a genuine belief has higher expectations than the right direction.” myself,” Williams said, noting across western New York And no need to remind receivthat this represents their best he still has plenty to prove er Andre Reed how long it's chance in years of breaking after a chest injury ended his been since the Bills last made that postseason drought. season five games into 2011. the playoffs, because the 1999 And Bills fans aren't the only “Oh yeah, it's never going to campaign that ended with the ones excited. The team's stop until I can be that piece Music City Miracle playoff loss alumni have jumped on of the puzzle for this team.” at Tennessee just happened to board, too. It's been 12 seasons since the be his final year in Buffalo. “I haven't been this excited Bills last made the playoffs, about football in a long time,” “I think 12 years is long the NFL's longest current enough,” Reed said. “It's time former linebacker Cornelius string of futility. They're for this team to take the next Bennett said. coming off a 6-10 finish after step, and it looks like the front injuries and inexperience led “People have reason to be op- office has done that.” the team to unravel, losing
Williams is the centerpiece of a revamped defense now being overseen by Dave Wannstedt. Williams will be part of an experienced and talent-laden front four being counted upon to play havoc with opposing passers. It's a group that includes Kyle Williams and Shawne Merriman, two players coming off season-ending injuries; free-agent newcomer Mark Anderson; and Marcell Dareus, a 2011 first-round pick who had a very promising rookie season. Together, they're expected to improve a defense that last season allowed a franchise-worst 5,938 yards and managed just 29 sacks — 10 in one game. There's plenty of optimism about the Ryan Fitzpatrick-led offense that returns mostly intact. Despite a second-half swoon, the Bills still produced 5,624 yards, their most since 1992, and finished 14th in the NFL in yards, the best ranking since Drew Bledsoe's first season in 2002. Fitzpatrick is getting help on his mechanics from new quarterbacks coach David Lee. His favorite target is back after the
Bills re-signed receiver Stevie Johnson in March. And then there's the dual backfield threat of Fred Jackson and C.J. Spiller. Jackson's back and fully recovered from a season-ending broken leg, while Spiller, the 2010 first-round draft pick, finally showed signs of a spark in finishing the season in place of Jackson. Add it up, and it's enough to make coach Chan Gailey upbeat. He can even joke about it after being asked if his team might be quantum leaps ahead from last year. “I don't know how much quantum is, I'm from south Georgia,” Gailey said with a chuckle. “But we're ahead for sure.” The expectations placed on the Bills don't scare Gailey either. In fact, he welcomes them. “I want expectations to be high not only from without but from within. And they are,” Gailey said. “Yes, there are expectations. Yes, everybody's excited. But we haven't proven anything yet. And we've got to go out on the field and prove it.”
Williams, the anchor of the Bills defensive front, is back after missing the final 11 games. Merriman, who also had shoulder surgery, said he feels the healthiest he's been in three years after also missing the final 11 games last year. Merriman was so eagerly awaiting the first day of camp that he was disappointed upon learning the players wouldn't be practicing with pads until this weekend. “I was like, 'Ugh!”' Merriman said. That didn't stop the player, nicknamed “Lights Out” for his pass-rushing prowess, from showing what he could do in a one-on-one drill. Lining up on the right side, Merriman timed
the snap perfectly and beat Glenn on the outside before the rookie tackle barely got out of his crouch. Then there's Johnson, who missed a majority of the Bills' offseason practices after having groin surgery in May to repair an injury that had bothered the starter for much of last year. On Thursday, Johnson beat rookie first-round pick Stephon Gilmore up the left sideline to make a finger-tip catch before tumbling to the ground and bouncing back up again. Johnson said he's still feeling a little soreness in his groin, but only because the scar tissue
hasn't yet completely dissolved. Among the other players who've fully recovered from season-ending injuries are running back Fred Jackson (broken leg) and free-agent defensive end addition Mario Williams, whose season in Texas was cut short by a chest injury. Williams, who signed a six-year $100 million contract with the Bills in March, received a rousing welcome, with fans chanting “Mario!” as the defense took the field. “I just want to go out here and give something back to them,” Williams said. “And that's going out and performing on the
Bills Open Up Training Camp On Healthy Note
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PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — There's nothing wrong with Shawne Merriman's surgically repaired Achilles tendon, given how easily the defensive end burst past tackle Cordy Glenn shortly after the Buffalo Bills opened training camp Thursday. Receiver Stevie Johnson's surgically repaired groin wasn't bothering him after making an acrobatic catch on the run. And defensive tackle Kyle Williams was so happy to be back on the field after having foot surgery nine months ago, that it reminded him of how
much he missed playing. “I never felt I needed to be reminded about how lucky we are to play the game,” Williams said. “It's great to be back out there, and hopefully it just continues to get better and better and better.” Limping no longer, the Bills, as a whole, blasted off on the right foot in opening camp in suburban Rochester with a near fully healthy roster. That's quite a turnaround for a team that ended last year with 17 players — nine of them regulars — on injured reserve. “We had so many people get hurt, so many guys that were team captains, leaders, great
players,” Williams said. “And now we get those great players back. We've added good players. So we have a lot to be excited about.” With expectations growing that the Bills have a shot at being competitive this season and end a 12-season playoff drought, coach Chan Gailey was looking forward to having many familiar faces back after a rash of injuries contributed to the team losing eight of its last nine in a 6-10 finish last year. “It's great to have everybody here,” Gailey said. “That's one of the keys for us is to have all hands on deck. It's nice to have it. And it's imperative to have it.”
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The Perch Are Back By Steve Peacock Star Outdoors Writer
The Walleye fishing has been off a bit since the lake flipped last week. When I say the lake flipped what I mean is the colder water from deep in the lake has been brought up to
the surface. This common occurrence is called upwelling and it usually takes high winds or big storms to trigger it. Sometimes it can happen so rapidly that fish are forced to the surface, which can kill the fish. The guys I talked to say that it usually
takes a week or so for the fishing to recover. Sunday I was out walleye fishing and we only caught two, but the guys that went east from the Cattaraugus Creek did a little better. It wasn’t because the fish were gone because our fish finder showed as many fish as
we had seen all season. So we just need to be there when they start feeding again. One thing I noticed is that for the first time in more than a month we were marking perch on the fish finder. We also caught a couple on worm harnesses that were running
25 feet off the bottom. On Sunday I didn’t notice any boats that looked like they were perch fishing. I’m sure that once the word gets around the perch fleet will reassemble in the usual spots. For you hunters out there, it is
not too early to start preparing for the upcoming season. The indoor archery leagues are already getting started so don’t wait too long to sign up. I like to get my gear ready early so I can concentrate on fishing for steel head in the days just before bow season begins.
The Colts would rather win games, which is one reason Irsay invited Dungy to come to camp. Dungy has the most coaching wins (92) in franchise history, and Irsay asked Dungy to advise Pagano about making the move from assistant coach to head coach, Luck
on the transition to the NFL and asked him to speak to the team about community work. It was the first time Dungy attended a full football practice since he retired after the 2008 season, and the NBC studio analyst reiterated he's not looking for a new job.
“We did the Super Bowl here (in Indianapolis) for NBC, and we did our last 15 minutes of the pregame on the sideline,” Dungy said. “I said, 'If this doesn't get me introductions and everything for the Super Bowl, I'm going to be OK.' I made it through that, so I think I'm OK.”
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are pleading for patience. “Everyone knows when you go with a rookie quarterback, it's difficult,” Irsay said. “But there have been some cases like Andrew Dalton last year played pretty well. I think the thing with Andrew was the guys around him.”
The similarities between Manning and Luck are striking. Both had fathers who were NFL quarterbacks, both left their home states to attend college, wound up as Heisman Trophy runner-ups and were taken No. 1 overall after sticking around school one season
longer than the “experts” expected. And, of course, both were panned by their teammates for their lack of musical skills. “Well, neither one of them could (sing) but that's OK,” Irsay said. “We don't go by tone or anything for quarterbacks.”
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NBA OPENER continued from pg 4 The NBA has an eight-game schedule on Jan. 21, commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. Day with four national TV matchups — Indiana at Memphis, the Nets at the Knicks, the Spurs at Philadelphia and the Lakers at Chicago. Maybe the game's most storied rivalry resumes in February: The Lakers are in Boston on Feb. 7, and the Celtics go to Los Angeles on Feb. 20. Top draft pick Anthony Davis and the New Orleans Hornets start their season at home on
Oct. 31 against San Antonio. Another Hornets game that will almost certainly get some attention is scheduled for Jan. 16 in Boston — where New Orleans rookie Austin Rivers would be facing a Celtics team coached by his father, Boston's Doc Rivers. Meanwhile, one NBA star who was widely expected to change teams and still has not — Dwight Howard — would have his season-opener with the Orlando Magic on Nov. 2 at home against Denver. Among other matchups of note involving players who
changed teams in recent weeks: — Nash will play in Phoenix, the city where he won two MVP awards, as a visitor again on Jan. 30. — Joe Johnson returns to Atlanta for the first time with the Nets on Jan. 16. — Brandon Roy joined Minnesota this offseason, so he'll get his first view of the visiting bench in Portland on Nov. 23. — Jason Terry's return to Dallas would be March 22, when the Celtics make their trip to play the Mavericks.
ERIEZ SPEEDWAY continued from pg 7 Again at lap 16 Blair was again alongside and then powered ahead the next lap. Blair went on to the win over Wright, Dennis Lunger, Ryan Scott, and 2011 champion Kyle Zimmerman. The Bonnell Collision Street Stocks were led to the green by Joe Rohrer and Ken Lamp Jr. with Rohrer taking the lead at the drop of the green. At turn three on lap 2, 2011 champion Pat McGuire spun,
collecting Kevin Hill, Mark Thompson, and Pat Fielding. After a restart at lap eleven, McGuire took over second but Rohrer was able to pull away to the win despite two last lap cautions and restarts. Lamp was third with Jimmy Kennerknecht fourth and Gary Fisher fifth. Tim Card was the only leader in the Gannon University Sportsman feature, winning his second feature of the sea-
son, breaking the win streak of run-a-way point’s leader Wade Watson. Former champion Don McGuire finished second with Watson third, Brent Crandall fourth, and Jim Kibbe fifth. Kasey Hammond started on the outside front row and led every lap on her way to her fifth consecutive win over Chad Bender, Matt Marcy, Mike Pohl, and Kevin Covell.
single by Chris Iannetta in the sixth — a liner that deflected off the glove of diving second baseman Ben Zobrist. “He's got good stuff,” Wells said. “He threw a little harder today than he normally does. He's a good pitcher. He keeps you offbalance and makes you hit his changeup, which is a good one.” Hellickson won despite throwing up five times during the game. “I just had a little stomach ache and got a little lightheaded there toward the end,” he said. “It was hot today, and that was probably the reason. I felt good enough to go out there. I took some stuff before the game, but it kind of caught up with me those last few innings. I felt I had to give us five or six to save the bullpen. My arm felt good, and that's all I really needed.” Hellickson has won consecutive starts for the first time since April 19-25, when he beat the Yankees 9-4 and followed that with a 3-2 victory over the Angels. He was 0-6 with a 4.29 ERA in nine starts preceding these last two outings. “Throwing strikes was the main thing,” Hellickson said. “The
last two games I've been attacking the hitters better than I have been. Having no walks is huge for me. I was getting ahead of guys, and the defense was making good plays for me.” Kyle Farnsworth and Joel Peralta followed with a perfect inning each, and Fernando Rodney got three outs for his 30th save in 31 attempts, tying Baltimore's Jim Johnson for the AL lead. With runners on first and second, Rodney fell behind Albert Pujols 3-0 in the count before throwing a called strike and inducing a game-ending, double-play grounder on a changeup away. “There's a lot of pressure situations out there. So when you've got a guy like Pujols up there, you've got to make your pitch,” Rodney said. “I
just tried to make a good pitch and get a ground ball with something away. He tried to pull it and I got a ground ball.” Greinke, acquired for Double-A right-handers Ariel Pena and Johnny Hellweg, was prevented from becoming the third major league pitcher in major league history to win 20 consecutive home decisions. Pittsburgh's Ray Kremer won 23 straight from 1926-27 and the Yankees' Lefty Grove 20 in a row from 1938-41. Greinke's previous home loss was with Kansas City on July 26, 2010, when Minnesota beat the Royals 19-1. “I knew I had a bunch of them in Milwaukee, but I didn't know how many,” Greinke said. “It was a pretty lucky streak and a lot of good things happened that were out of my control.”
The last race of the night featured the Plyler Overhead Door Late Models. No. 3 Jeff Brown and No. 65 George Skora III battled it out for the first place position for the entire race sometimes running side by side in the corners. Skora III, the current points leader, challenged Brown for the top position, but was unable to find the right time to make the pass for the top position.
No. 56 Scott Skora and No. 48 Sam Fullone battled for the third place position for several laps, but Fullone made his move on the 28th lap to pass and pulled ahead to claim the third place spot. Brown and Skora III continued their battle as Brown remained in the lead and Skora III looked for the right time to attempt the pass. The two struggled with lap traffic in turn 2 and 3 on the
final lap, and Skora III got into the back of Brown in turn 4, which sent Brown spinning and brought out the caution thus ending the race. Because of the “spinner rule”, both Brown and Skora III were scored at the tail end of the lead lap cars thus awarding Fullone with the win, Scott Skora with second place, and the No. 2W Dave Whittaker in third place.
wrapped in ice. Gailey doesn't plan to rush back McGee, who's been limited to playing just 26 games over the past three season because of an assortment of injuries.
“We're going to take our time with him. As I told him, 'Our objective with him is Sept. 9, not now, not today or tomorrow,”' Gailey said, referring to the date of the Bills' season opener.
Defensive tackle Torrell Troup, who is coming off back surgery, was very limited in practice. That's a setback after Troup looked good during a voluntary conditioning drill a day earlier.
NIGHT AT THE RACES continued from pg 7 DeBrakeleer won his first LES feature event of the season, with Bolton in second place and Haudricourt in third place. The NASCAR Modifieds were the fifth feature event of the night. As the green flag dropped, No. 00 Adam Kostelnik took the early lead, with No. 20 Dale Murdock chasing after him as both drivers were looking for their first feature win of the 2012 season.
No. 21 Mike Neubauer pulled ahead of the pack to secure a third place spot and continued his race to the front closing in on Murdock for a second place position. Kostelnik created a larger lead over the rest of the drivers, so the real action was the race for the fourth and fifth place spots. No. 51 Jamie Hebner and No. 17jr JP Weisser were involved in the race for the fourth place
position, as Weisser Jr. passed on the inside to claim that position. No. 32 Eric McCray spun out in turn one without any other cars involved. On a fantastic restart, Weisser soared past Murdock and stole the second place spot. Kostelnik ran a fantastic race from start to finish to claim his first feature win of the 2012 season and Weisser in second place and Murdock in third place.
BILLS TRAINING CAMP OPENS continued from pg 9 field and making it happen.” Not everyone's entirely healthy. Starting center Eric Wood is being eased back after tearing a right knee ligament nine
games into last season. Wood took part in only individual drills, though Gailey expects the player to start practicing fully next week. Veteran cornerback Terrence
McGee is still being used sparingly while recovering from left knee surgery. After taking a few snaps in team drills, McGee spent the final half of practice watching from the sideline with his knee
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Insider By T.J. TOMASI
IT’S GOOD FOR YOUR GAME
Hitting a curve ball
THE GOLF DOCTOR
The tyranny of the target line Images cue much of your motor behavior. They are the prime trigger of the movement programs, such as your golf swing, that you have stored in your brain. Some images are real, the result of recall, as when you remember the sound of your favorite song or your cat curled up in your lap. Some are synthetic mental constructions that help you make a picture of your world. In golf, the target line is an imagery route connecting your target and the ball, and if you are not careful, it has a unique power to ruin your swing. How can an imaginary line, so outwardly banal, be so damaging? It has to do with wrong-headed intention and the belief that to hit good shots you must swing the clubface directly along the target line. Consider this: During your swing (for most of it, anyway), you can’t see the clubface, nor can you see the path of the clubhead. All you can “see” is the target line on which the ball sits. So it’s only logical (but wrong) to get on that target line as soon as you can as you start back to the ball. But here’s the rub — in trying to get the clubhead on the target line early, the average golfer swivels the shoulders to start the downswing, sending the clubhead out in an error called “over-the-top.” The clubhead is on, or over, the target line all right, but as it nears impact, the path becomes outside-to-in and the clubhead cuts across the ball, resulting in a weak slice. Insider Takeaway: Don’t allow the thing you can see (the target line) to kidnap your swing image. If you must include a target line in your image, make sure the swing path is from inside-to-out with the clubhead traveling on the target line for only a brief instant at impact — just long enough to hit the ball.
Assuming center contact is made on the clubface, the ball will fade or draw if the face is open or closed. Here’s how to hit the on-purpose fade. The key to the curve is no surprise. Good players hit the shot they expect, and while it’s not always perfect, most often when they play for a fade, the ball fades. Fred Couples is one of golf’s most prominent faders of the ball, and you can see in the left-hand photo below that the toe of his club is pointing at the ground — perfect position for a fade. But you don’t hit the ball at the top of the swing, so there are certain things you can do on the way down to ensure an open face at impact. The first is a very aggressive rotation of the body to make sure the arms and clubface stay behind the body. Faders are spinners.
BIRDIES AND BOGEYS
Ironing week
The sec- ABOUT THE WRITER ond is a pasDr. T.J. sive rotation Tomasi is a teaching of the professional forearms; in Port St. faders are Lucie, Fla. Visit his also blockwebsite at ers. And the tjtomasi.com. third thing is tilting the shaft toward the target line in the follow-through. Faders have wide elbows. One more thing you can do to ensure a fade: Align your body open to the target line and your clubface square to it. Faders aim left and swing left. Insider Takeaway: You don’t try to cut the ball by swinging outside to in — that’s a big slice. The ball power fades because the face is open to a path that is moving left at impact.
GOLF SPOKEN HERE
Stop the bleeding Slang for ending poor play with a spurt of good golf.
Faders like Fred Couples flare the front foot for a late release and deflare the back foot so it’s perpendicular to the target line in order to encourage a steeper swing.
A fade finish assures that the face doesn’t roll over at impact. This pro’s body is aligned left and he swings left without rolling his forearms. Since his face was aimed at the target, it’s open to his path and the ball curves to the target tucked behind the trees on the right.
Every July we celebrate Canada Day and Independence Day, but last week it was Ironing Day every day at the British Open. Who could blame the players, with over 200 bunkers and grass as high as a small caddy’s eye. While I watched the players exercising their options, I thought back to a conversation I had with tennis great Ivan Lendl about which was harder, tennis or golf? I kidded him by saying that to be a good tennis player all you had to do was find somebody a step slower than you were. He replied that in golf, if the situation called for a high, drawing 3-iron over water and you don’t have that shot, you could always lay up with a wedge. In tennis, however, if you have a bad backhand, your opponent gives you backhands all day long. Touche!
When silence is not golden
Under the pressure of the Open, the leaders hit some shots reminiscent of a Sunday member-guest tournament. But the pressure also got to the announcers, primarily on the 18th hole when Adam Scott’s third shot landed on the green, giving him a chance at a playoff. Rather than telling us how long the putt was, they rambled on about all the other guys who lost big leads from Arnold Palmer to Ed Sneed, but said nothing about the length or break of Scott’s crucial putt. The New York Times called it 8 feet, AP said 7 feet and other sources were as high as 12 feet, all leading to confusion on that penultimate stroke. In 2012 (including the Open), Scott made 47.48 percent of his putts from 5 to 15 feet. So the odds were simply against him. The only choking done was on the part of the people bringing us the action.
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ASK THE PRO
Success is scheduled
Use a wedge with plenty of bounce out of a tight lie
Friends’ advice is wrong-headed
Many parents trying to figure out if their child can make it on the pro tour ask me to “please take a look to see if she/he has any talent.” That’s when I tell them about Dr. Anders Ericsson and his research on top performers. Ericsson concluded that hard work, rather than innate talent, is the key to success: “Differences, even among elite performers, are closely related to assessed amounts of deliberate practice. Many characteristics once believed to reflect innate talent are actually the result of intense practice extended for a minimum of 10 years.” And no superstar has ever worked harder than Tiger Woods. I routinely give players this outline of his schedule when he worked with Hank Haney, so they can judge whether they want to put in the effort: 6 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A five-mile run. 7 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . An hour and a half in the weight room. 8:30 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eat breakfast. 9 to 10:30 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Practice full swing. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Practice putting. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Play nine holes, then lunch. 1 to 2:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Full swing practice. 2:30 to 4 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pitching and chipping practice. 4 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Play nine holes. 5 to 5:30 p.m. . . . . Special shots needed during next tournament. 5:30 to 6 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Practice putting. My message to the wannabes: “If you want to catch Tiger and the other pros, first you’re going to have to outwork them!”
It’s important that your wedges are correctly spaced with regard to having the right loft and bounce, and to do this, most players carry three and sometimes four wedges. For example, the pitching wedge, with 48 to 50 degrees of loft and about 4 degrees of bounce, works well from tight lies as well as from a regular fairway lie. The average sand wedge has 56 to 58 degrees of loft with 11 to 14 degrees of bounce to prevent the leading edge from digging into the soft turf or sand. The lob wedge has between 60 and 64 degrees of loft, but usually less bounce than a sand wedge — from 6 to 9 degrees. The rule is the more bounce a wedge has, the less it digs, so if you need to lob a shot high from a tight lie, choose a low-bounce wedge to prevent a skulled shot. You choose the wedge after considering the lie and the trajectory. Insider Takeaway: To be able to handle any kind of lie (tight or fluffy) from 75 yards and in, make sure you have the full range of bounces and lofts on your wedges.
WHAT SCIENCE SAYS
Trying too hard can reduce distance World-class sprinters know you can’t force speed. As the famous sprint coach Charlie Francis put it, “Let the speed come.” Science, by way of research done by Steven M. Nesbit and Monika Serrano of Lafayette College in Easton, Pa., tells golfers the same thing about hitting power shots in golf. Their most important finding was that trying to force the club to
go faster actually can have the reverse effect. “This observation is especially important for the individual golfer to realize,” the researchers wrote, “as swinging the club ‘harder’ may do little to improve driving distance. ... This is popular advice given by golf instructors, but often seems counterintuitive and sometimes difficult for novices to follow.”
Q: I’m 69 years old and I have lost a great deal of distance on my drives. I used to be a 12 handicap, but now I’m a 20 and rising. I’m in pretty good shape and feel I should be able to hit the ball farther. My friends tell me to “keep my head down,” and now my chin actually rests on my chest, but it doesn’t seem to help. Can you help me reverse the trend? — J.D. A: I agree that since you are physically healthy, you should still be able to hit the ball almost as far as you used to. The problem may well be the “head down” advice from your friends. The first thing you should do is get your chin off your chest. “Chin up” at address will give you room to turn your shoulders in the backswing to their full potential and to create the coil (shoulders turned more than the hips) necessary for a powerful hit. (To Ask the Pro a question about golf, email him at: pblion@aol.com.)
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“I couldn’t have done this without my support team — my editor, my wife and my four cats.” — T.J. Tomasi, humble golf writer, after he picked Ernie Els at 40-to-1 to win the Open.
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MAPLE DINING SET Maple table, chairs, and china cabinet. Good condition $375. 450-9953 or 644-7623
NORDIC TRAC EXERCISE BIKE
NEW Nordic Track Recumbant bike, programmable paid $850 will take $400 or bo 785-3110 716-785-3110
5-Drawer high Quality. $188 716-4889094
DRESSER (CHEST)
5-Drawer high Quality. $188 716-4889094
DRESSER (CHEST)
HUNTERS KNIFE & SHEATH
Hunting Knife & Sheath Tuf-Stag Ultra Honed Bowie knife in Leather Sheath, Collectable. 716-232-4013
DECORATIVE PIECE knight on pedestal. Excellent. Great for restaurant or period decor. $80 cschreck777@roadrunner.com
TOOLS
Enough furniture for 100 houses. Everything but appliances. Call 450-1563 priced to sell
GEORGE
HOUSE FULL OF FURNITURE
FisherPrice & Disney ThemePark/ Circus, SchoolHouse, Camper, PlayHouse & More 716232-4013
TONS OF FURNITURE
Couches, chairs, end tables, lamps, home ware items, pictures, more. For more info call 672-6167 queen, brown excellent condition. $175. Frank 484-7885
SOFA BED
CATNAPPER RECLINING SOFA
Large&Plush, Endseats, Recline/Massage, Ctr folds to CupConsole Built in Phone & Storage, BurgCloth 716-2324013 MATTRESS Queen. includes box spring. $99 Frank 4847885
DROP LEAF TABLE 3 chairs. mahogany. good condition. $140 obo. Frank 484-7885
HOUSEHOLD_GOODS_ FOR_SALE BAMBOO BLINDS 8’ Bamboo blinds, $20, 716-203-7299
Stainless steel commerical series Char-Broil grill needs new burners.$60.00 or BO 716488-1530 4 BURNER GAS GRILL
New heavy duty Singer sew & serge. list for $499.95 pay balance of $199.95. 716-763-1834 LAYAWAY
From pennies to eagles. We got a full selection of coins. Love to buy sell trade em. Stop in Today 716526-1086
COINS
CAST
IRON
GRILL
PROCESSOR
VeriFone Omni 396, Report Functions, Power Supply, Xtra Tapes. 716-232-4013
GARDEN TRACTOR Case garden tractor, Model 120 in good condition. $600. 716988-3872
UNCLAIMED
CARD
$25 Frank
PAN
“Emeril”cast iron 10”square grill pan.Ex Condition.$25.00 716-488-1530 CAMP OVEN 12”Cast Iron Camp Oven(Pot with Lid) used twice. Ex. condition $40.00 716-488-1530 46 WISTERIA GREEN ACRES
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FOREMAN
GRILL
George Foreman Grilling Machine, electric with bun warmer, $12 716-232-4013 60ISH COLLECTION
MEAL MAKER GRILL Hamilton Beach Teflon Large 185” Removable Plates, Dishwasher OK, Opens flat, DripTray $35 716-232-4013
JEWELRY FULLY STOCKED 7,400 SQ FT
Largest buy/sell/trade store has a full selection of jewelry. Sell or trade your old jewelry. 716-526-1086
LAWN_AND_GARDEN SEED BROADCASTER Red Devil Seed Fertilzer Broadcaster.$30.00 716-488-1530
runs great. chips limbs about the size of a pringles can. has hose attachment for small stuff 716-499-6557
WOOD CHIPPER 5.0 HP
CAR RAMPS Steel Car Ramps.
$25. 716-763-3477
We have Six 16in heavy rim clay pots,used one year. Very good condition.$25.00 each 716-4881530
CLAY POTS
400W METAL HALIDE 400watt
Metal Halide High Pressure sodium Lights w/bulbs. $50.00 Ea. 716-499-9805
BROADCAST
SPREADER
Pull type with tractor. $45 (716)488-9094 LAWN DETHATCHER Removes
dead grass from lawn.Pull type with tractor. $45 716488-9094
Gardens, Landscaping. Tiller breaks soil into fine texture. Reasonable (716)488-9094 716-488-9094
ROTOTILLING SERVICE
I HAVE 2 SIMPLICITY TRACTOR FOR SALE RUN GOOD READY TO GO BIGGER ONE 350.00 SMALLER ONE 250.00 (JOE) 716-640-9573
LAWN TRACTOR (MOWER)
HONDA PILOT BATTERY Brand new Honda brand pilot car battery, $100.00. 326-3535 folrsi30@aol.com 40LB 3’’ CHLORINE TABLETS
CRAFTSMN RIDING LAWNMOWER lt2000 18.5 OHV.
brand new 4 swim pools, stabilized tablets. Sells for 90, selling for 45. 326-3535 folrsi30@aol.com
MISC_FOR_SALE
GUINEA FOWL Guinea keets, barred rock cockerals newly feathered $10 each 785-1488 or 792-7322
Good running condition. $600. Call 716-785-5793.
TANNED DEER HIDES. CALL FOR MORE DETAILS. $100.00 716-488-1530 DEER HIDES
PURPLE LAVA LAMP.EX. CONDITION $20.00 or BO 716-488-1530
LAVA LAMP
Display cases-4’, 5’, 6’ x 21” W x 36” tall w/plate glass top, sides. Prices $100-$175 or BO. 716560-9436
DISPLAY CASES
COMPLETE REPAIR SERVICE
All Band Orchestra Guitar and Model Train Repairs. Bova’s Music & Train Shoppe Westfield 716-326-6891 Huge Selection All Scales Bova’s Music & Train Shoppe Westfield M-F 11-5, Sat 11-2 716-326-6891
MODEL TRAINS
Huge Selection All Scales Bova’s Music & Train Shoppe Westfield M-F 11-5, Sat 11-2 716-326-6891
MODEL TRAINS
POOL
SOLAR
COVER
foot solar cover.used week$100.785-9381
30 1
PURPLE LAVA LAMP.EX. CONDITION $20.00 or BO 716-488-1530
LAVA LAMP
PURPLE LAVA LAMP.EX. CONDITION $20.00 or BO 716-488-1530
LAVA LAMP
30 foot solar cover.used 1 week$100.785-9381 POOL
SOLAR
COVER
ODDS & ENDS Misc. - a variety of odds and ends. We have that!! Booth 23. VSK Frewsburg, NY 27 FT. ABOVE GROUND POOL
very good condtion, asking $1500 call for more information
BOAT Boat for sale $800 firm.
call 716-410-1070.
1995 GMC Bucket truck. good condition $14,500 firm call 716-410-1070 BUCKET TRUCK
WHIRLPOOL
DUET
DRYER
We have a whirlpool duet dryer,it is about 5 yrs.old but works great.$200 or best offer. 716-720-5552 WHIRLPOOL DUET DRYER Whil-
pool duet full size dryer,it’s 5 yrs.old but works great.$200 or best offer.bought new set 716-720-5552
WHIRLPOOL PORTABLE WASHER Whirlpool portable
TOW BAR 05 Malibu Tow Bar $50.00 Call 716-203-7299 716203-7299
Commmerical Anti Gravity Bench in new condition..$250.00 Call 716-203-7299 716-203-7299
ANTI GRAVITY BENCH
IN LINE SKATES In line skates (With detachable boots)new never used, size 9.. Call 716203-7299 716-203-7299 VINTAGE PIANO Unique Small Wooden Piano, Chime Sound, 36.5L X 29T X 16W, Black & Red, Great Gift 716232-4013
For PC & Web, Talk Face-to-Face, Does Snapshots, Movies, Videos, +Microphone, New $15 716-232-4013
VIDEO & CHAT CAMERA
Staples Thermal Fax Paper, 164’ roll x 1” core, 2 pk, $10 716-2324013
THERMAL FAX PAPER
BANKER/COURIER/PILOT CASE Large Solid Top Grade
Leather with Side Pouch, Compartments & Franzen Locks, $220 716-232-4013
washer works good,needs hoses $25 716-720-5552
MAGNAVOX 27” TV older mag-
CABBAGE PATCH DOLLS 3 Cabbage Patch Dolls with birth certificates. $10 each 716-763-3477
BROTHER
navox color tv works good $50 785 9381 INTELLIFAX
size 6, $10. 716-763-3477
Invacare Walker. Brand New.First $35.00 takes it 716-488-1530
CROSS pencils, desk sets, less than 1/2 price. free refills. Frank 484-7885
20 dolls + clothes, accessories, etc. $50 takes all. cschreck777@ roadrunner.com
CARLO PRINT
WALKER
BARBIE
DOLL
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DRIVE
Custom Towing Mirrors, fit 2007 and newer GMC pick-up trucks. ex condition. $50.00 716488-1530 TOWING
MIRRORS
BOSSOLI
FRAMED-
San Carlo Piazza 24x30, Vivid Image & Detail, Rear has signed passage in Italian 716-232-4013 VCR
MOVIE
PORTABLE DRILL Makila Portable Drill with battery, charger and case. $25.00 716488-1530 FLOOR JACK Small 1-ton floor jack. Very good condition.$30.00 716-488-1530 WINCH RAMSEY 8000LB MECHANICALY GOOD SHAPE, NEEDS CONTROL BOX MOTOR, WAS REBUILT CALL 553-5655 716-553-5655 AIR COMPRESSOR JOY 30 HP
JOY COMPRESSOR 30HP TWIN SCREW COMPRESSOR HAS NEW MOTOR NEED’S MOTOR STARTER $900.00 716-553-5655
TROYBILT CHIPPER/VAC 8 hp, like new, $750 email: rick. schreckengost@gmail.com
We got em...contractors, mechanics, and diy’ers we have high quality tools at great prices 716-526-1086
NEED TOOLS????
WINTER_ITEMS $8.00 pick up load, you load, get prepared know for winter. 716-269-2109
SLAB WOOD
770
Loads of Features, home/office, copy, autodial, fax/tel/ answer mach opts, plain paper, $35. 716-232-4013
FIGURE SKATES Girl’s ice skates.
BOSTITCH BRADNAILER in box. new. $50 call 785-6066 after 6pm
COLLECTION
Many titles, mixed Crime, Action, Westerns and Comedy, sold as set. 716-232-4013 HP INKJET CATRIDGES (5) HP-45 Black, (2) HP-78 Color Combo and free printer, $115 716-232-4013
CATS FREE KITTENS Free to a good home kittens from 7 wks to 4 months of age Call from 11 am to 9 pm 962-9007 716962-9007
DOGS SIBERIAN PUPS SIBERIAN PUPS FOR SALE.SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO AND PICTURES. littleracershuskies@freehosting.net.. SIBERIAN HUSKY PUPS SIBERIAN PUPS FOR SALE. SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO AND PICTURES. littleracershuskies@freehosting.net..
Classifieds www.StarNewsDaily.com • 366.9200 (Dunkirk/Fredonia) • 338.0030 (Jamestown) SIBERIAN PUPS SIBERIAN PUPS FOR SALE. SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO AND PICTURES. littleracershuskies@freehosting.net.. 716499-6181
SIBERIAN PUPS FOR SALE.SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO AND PICTURES. littleracershuskies@freehosting.net.. SIBERIAN HUSKY PUPS
AKC REG. BEAGLE PUPS born
April 21 2012, tri color, and lemmons,$250.00 ea obo. 1 male, rest females 716-2692109
Boarding offering 24-7 drop off or pick up. also Daycare service for your pet. 716-269-2109 ALPHA K-9 CENTER
AKC GREAT DANE PUPPIES
TAKING DEPOSITS 600.00 800.00 SHOTS AND WORMINGS READY 08/14 716-4996557 PETPALACE04@STNY. RR.COM 2YR OLD PUP $25 Good home
don’t have time for him, Shots, not neuter, all with him, mixed medium bread brindle color 716-679-6438
Yorkie, shorkies, morkies & yorkiepoo pups for sale. 716-5494615
PUPPIES FOR SALE
BEST DEAL DOWNTOWN 3,000
sf for $750/mo. Former Chautauqua Music store. Add’l space available. Convenient parking. 513-891-2383
UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS 2 BEDROOM APT 41 WESTCOTT upper 2 bdrm apt 400
rent plus deposit. no pets great for college students. ph.716 397 2383 or 716-3972383.
PORTLAND 2 BEDROOM UPPER 425.00 plus security. No
Pets. Available now. Call 7929871 or 792-7243.
CHAUTAUQUA LAKE RENOVATED 2bd, on the Lake, all
appliances, renovated, garage avail. From $610 inc Heat, Hot h2o 716 450 2254
3 BEDROOM UPPER -$ 675.00
3 BDM, UPPER ANGOLA NOPETS, SMOKING, FIRST, LAST, SECUITY A NICE UNIT, GREAT FOR SENIOR NO LAWN OR SNOW. 716-5495355 2BR LOWER-JAMESTOWN APT
OPEN HOUSE JULY 15 12-3 716 LAFAYETTE. CLEAN, LAUNDRY HOOKUPS, LAMINATE FLOORS. natalenaprice@yahoo.ca 716-574-9216
males female tri color and lemmons. $250.00 each born Arpil 21 2012 716-269-2109
AKC REG BEAGLE PUP
OTHER_ANIMALS COCKATIELS We have 4 cock-
atiels,2 grey males,1 grey female & 1 cinnamon pearl female $100 with cage. 716720-5552
COCKATIELS We have 4 cock-
atiels,2 grey males,1 grey female & 1 cinnamon pearl female $100 with cage. 716720-5552
BREEDER ROSIE BOURKE’S
rosie bourkes only females available $90.00 each email petpalace04@stny.rr.com HAND FED BABY COCKATIELS
White face cinn & grey. normal greys heavy pied. yellow cheek. petpalace04@stny. rr.com ROSEY BOURKE We have 1 Male Rosey Bourke with cage and hanging stand.$50 firm. 716-720-5552
HOUSES DEWITTVILLE 3 BDRM HOME
CLCS. 1679sqft. 2car. Private! Showing 9/1 to PREAPPROVED $117900 before realtors listing. 386-6020. 4 BED 1.5 BA MODERN RANCH
$75,000. 1991 build. Full, dry, poured basement. Large yard. New drapes, carpets, paint. Turn key. 716-5490005 Living & family rms, lrg bath rm, country kitchen, full basement, corner lot, 81 Ounce DK 366-2953 3 BEDROOM RANCH
MOBILE_HOMES LARGE MOBILE HOME 4 SALE
Needs immediate work but liveable. Priced right and located in Jamestown. Cash or Trade 716-526-1086
Belgian Mare well broke. 1000. or best offer. call 716-489-6750 ask for Julie, must sell
FOR SALE
PET_SUPPLIES Pet Porter for a large dog.Very good condition.$30.00. 716488-1530 PETMATE PET PORTER
HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING complete heating & air
conditioning services. 716640-0604
AUTO_REPAIR AND_PARTS BUSINESS_PLACES COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR RENT Located in the Village
of Westfield 540 sq.ft. Rent or lease for $300 per mo. Call Rob 716-400-1520
EMISSIONS
HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING Pressure washing, fire &
mold remediation & restoration. 716-640-0604
CERAMIC_TILE HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING Floors, showers, walls -
we do it all! 716-640-0604
CHAIR_CANING CAR CHANNING BY ROLLY
CHAIR CANNING BY ROLLYSEATS -BACKS--reasonable RATES-CALL ROLLY AT 716366-4406
CONCRETE HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING Foundations, sidewalks,
driveways, floors & heated floors / sidewalks. We do it all! 716-640-0604
ELECTRICAL_SERVICES HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING New service & upgrades,
HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING
repairs & add-on’s, no job too small! 716-640-0604
Professional, neat & clean! Interior & exterior. Reasonable rates! 716-640-0604
EXCAVATING
PLUMBING
HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING Excavation, drainage,
HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING Repairs, drains cleared,
foundations, gravel, driveways . We do it all - reasonable rates! 716-640-0604
SMOKE
TESTS
POLE_BUILDINGS
HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING Fences, decks & railings.
HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING All types - Design & build!
All types of constructin & materials installed. Design sevices available. 716-6400604
FLOORING HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING Flooring - all types in-
stalled. Reasonable rates! 716-640-0604
GENERAL_SERVICES Junk removal and hauling: basements, garages, yards. Free estimates. 716-680-8040
ONE MAN’S TRASH
INSULATION HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING Blown in fiberglass & ce-
lulose, also rolled.Get a tax break to make your home more efficient! 716-640-0604
LANDSCAPING SERVICE
Gardens,Lanscaping,etc. Troy-bilt Tiller produces fine texture. Resonable (716)4889094 716-488-9094 HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING Very reasonable! - De-
sign & install! 716-640-0604
MASONRY HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING Foundations & repairs,
Kits available! 716-640-0604
ROOFING IKO brand,4 NEW rolls.Cover 400 sq ft.Paid $280.+ tax.Sell for $250./obo 716-965-2125
RUBBER ROOF
HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING Shingles, metal, EPDM
(rubber), composites & repairs. Call today! 716-6400604
HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING & PROPERTY MAINTE-
PAINTING Exterior/interior references senior dis. free estimates 716782-3203 716-782-3203
HAPPY HOME PAINTING
2009 MERCURY MILAN FWD, 4 cylinder, black, 4 winter tires on rims used one season, 65K miles, asking $11,995. 814-431-8073 1996 SILVER FORN TAURUS
$1,500 91k Many new parts incl Cat Conv. 4 Springs/ Struts Gas Tank. Rusted front frame. 716-672-7350 16’
CAR
HAULER
TRAILER
Heavy Duty. 8,000 GTW. Good condition. Cash or Trades only $2,000. Call 450-1563 Ready to Drive. Books at $7,000 on sale for $4,700 won’t last long. 450-1563
2003 CHEVY IMPALA
1998 BUICK CENTURY Excellent condition, 115,000 miles asking $2700 716-969-5707
RVS 2000 HOLIDAY RAMBLER 2000 Vacationer - 35’ 23,000 miles, 2 slideouts, loaded with upgrades, excellent condition. 716-969-5707
TRUCKS TRUCK FOR SALE 1995 Ford F-150 XL 6 cyl. 5 speed 98K miles Runs Great, Good body & interior $1700 OBO Call Rob 716-400-1520
1995 GMC bucket truck $15,500 firm. call 716-410-1070
GMC BUCKET TRUCK
1989 FORD E-350 CUBE VAN
1989 FORD E-350 CUBE VAN W/AIR & LOCKING REAR DOOR/LOADING RAMP 7.5 LITER-40 GAL GAS TANK$3500 716-997-0821
VANS 1992 FORD MARKIII CUSTOM
SEPTIC_TANK_AND_ DRAINS HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING Repairs & new systems.
87087 org. miles.No WINTERS, LIKE NEW, A MUST SEE! 7 pass, NEW TIRES, to much to list. Call for price 716-965-2125
BOATS
94 CHEVROLET CARGO VAN
Design services available. 716-640-0604
SIDING_AND_AWNINGS HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING Metal, vinyl, composites.
Design sevices available. Let us show you what’s available! 716-640-0604
WINDOWS CUSTOM GLASSBLOCK WINDOWS We make all our own
VEHICLE
‘92
YAMAHA
WAVERUNNER
‘92
YAMAHA
WAVERUNNER
Runs well. Well maintained. Water ready. Call 716-3865351 for details Runs well. Well maintained. Water ready. Call 716-3865351 for details ‘92
YAMAHA
WAVERUNNER
Runs well. Well maintained. Water ready. Call 716-3865351 for details
glass block windows Highest Quality & Lowest Prices Jamestown, Ny area 716484-8312
10 LIFE JACKETS 10 LIFE JACKETS, A ASSORTMENT OF SIZES, (LIKE NEW)$65.00 716-203-7299
HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING All types! Repacement
BOAT AND TRAILOR
& new constrction. Thermal - vinyl lifetime warrenty! Tax break! 716-640-0604
SEWING MACHINE REPAIR Fac-
tory trained, free estimates, 90 day warranty. $9.95 home service call. 763-1834
1994 FORD RANGER Very well maintained, runs great, replaced bed 2011, 235K miles, asking $2,200 814-431-8073
78 Buick Regal V8 auto transmission. 55,000 miles. $1,500 obo. Frank 4847885
MISCELLANEOUS
BUILDERS_AND REMODELERS NANCE. Meeting all of your building, remodeling, home improvement, & property maintenance needs! Fully licensed & insured. www. holtcontractingwny.com 716-640-0604
new constuction & add-ons, hot water tanks & baseboard heat. 716-640-0604
FENCING
re-point & repair. 716-6400604
smoke tests done at madenford spring $75.672-7242
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BOAT TRAILER For Sale, Heavy Duty Boat Trailer Dolly, with 1 3/4” Ball and 10 1/2” Tires. (Like New.) $65.00. 716-203-7299. GRUMMAN 17’ CENTER CONSOL Outboard, drive-on trail-
AUTOS RX-7 TURBO FOR SALE Full power. No winters & no issues. Asking $4,800/ BO. 665-4034. 716-665-4034
Full power. No winters & no issues. Asking $4,800/ BO. 665-4034. 716-665-4034
er, awesome fishing boat, many extras including very bright LED nighttime fishing lights. Must sell. Only $3900. 716-866-0081
MOTORCYCLES
RX-7 TURBO FOR SALE
RX-7 TURBO FOR SALE Full power. No winters & no issues. Asking $4,800/ BO. 665-4034. 716-665-4034
06 SUZUKI GZ250 Excellent condition Only 1404 miles. new front brakes and choke cable. $2500.00 or BO. 716962-5935
1994 CHEVROLET CARGO VAN 1 TON SOLID WORK TRUCK 5.7 LITER-NEW TIRES-119,655 Miles-$1,200 716-997-0821
VEHICLE_ACCESSORIES FIBERGLASS
TRUCK
CAP
Century brand, T class style. 60”x73”, fits many short bed pickups. M-to EX shape.Call for price. 716-965-2125
ANTIQUES FOUNTAIN PENS I am interested in buying old, antique Fountain Pens. Call Jim (716)595-2161. 716-595-2161
MISCELLANEOUS LARGEST
BUY/SELL/TRADE
The Barter Warehouse is the largest in the area. Whatever you got to sell military items and hunting items. Guns, Swords, Helmets, Foreign county uniforms, etc. Will buy complete collections. Jim Schermerhorn - 326-2854
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