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Bemus Bay Pops Closes Out Another Successful Season grained now after 15 years.” Managing Editor That being said, Dalpra admits that Now in its 15th year, the Bemus Bay there are some events that haven’t Pops has continued to expand its sea- had staying power. He says, “I would like to see Light the Lakes sonal entertainment offerings while come back.” I’m disappointed we boasting one of the best attendance records in years. Crucial to this suc- couldn’t keep everyone in the county involved.” According to Dalpra, it cess was still another feat - bringing is uncertain whether the Thursday back much needed sponsorships, evening Symphony of Lights concerts which had in recent years declined. will continue. “The changes we’ve made have been On balance, however, many of the pretty productive.” That was the programs that the Pops have initially assessment of Pops Founder Dan Dalpra as he spoke about the number experimented with have turned out of new additions over the last several to be successful, including its special events, lake nights at the movies, Idol seasons. and its line-up of acts. Adding Saturday evening perforKarl Sisson, WCA Hospital Director mances to its entertainment line-up was very well received by the public, of Development said, “by partnering with Crèche this summer, we once according to Dalpra. He adds, “we experimented with Story Time Pops again enjoyed a successful fundraising concert event with the Boogie for Kids, and ended up doing four shows, something we can build off of Wonder Band to support pediatrics here at our community hospital. in the future.” Also, through the amazing efforts An old stand-by for the last nine of the Shults Auto Group and their years, the Chautauqua Lake Idol, has partnership with the Bemus Bay continued to increase in popularity. Pops, the ‘Car on the Barge’ raffle will Drawing on local talent, the singraise a record amount of money to ing competition is a favorite among support the capital campaign for our locals, bringing groups of friends, new Emergency Department.” family and followers to the audience Dalpra states, “the Pops has reached Monday nights to cheer on their that plateau now where it has become favorite contestant each week. a way of life—there is an expectation “Overall,” Dalpra states, “I think it’s of a certain amount of social activity (the Pops) is something that has that goes on and disappointment if it come into its own now—there is no doesn’t—we’ve created it, we’ve nurlonger a surprise as much as there tured it, now its like a young adultis an expectation. This has been enwe’ve got to maintain it.” By Patricia Pihl

He continued, “We need to figure out how to keep it going and keep it going, well.” To that end, the Pops has scored a major accomplishment this year adding a new sponsors as well as the addition of a higher “ambassador sponsorship” level of $20,000. Organizations supporting the Pops in the ambassador level this year include DFT Communications, 59 Lucy Lane, The Italian Fisherman, Shults Auto Group and Century 21.

Dalpra says that some of the sponsors have also “made a personal effort to encourage others to participate in supporting the Pops.” Commenting on the summer-long venue, Senator Cathy Young stated, “I can’t imagine summer on Chautauqua Lake without the Bemus Bay Pops. The Pops brings class, culture, and exciting entertainment to our region…attracting visitors who Continued on page 16

The Pops Labor Day season ﬁnale draws large crowds each year.

It’s Big. It’s Bright. It’s Got Blinking Red Lights. By Scott Wise Star Copy Editor

Everyday, 50,000 New Yorkers fail to stop for a stopped school bus. “We need to make the motorists more aware of the stopped school buses,” said Ken Schnur, Manager for First Student branch in Fredonia. “A lot of [drivers] get lax over the summer, in regards to school bus safety. But they’ll be out and in full force in September, and we want them to remember they have to stop at the red lights.” The Fredonia branch of First Student has an excellent safety record. No fatalities on site or on any bus run, no fatal accidents and no students left sleeping on buses. For the drivers at First Student, safety and care for their students is the number one concern. “We have quite a few folks around

here who run the reds,” said Schnur. “The only time you really get into learning safe driving around a school bus is for your permit test. Other than that, there’s nothing- so people forget about it.” According to Safe New York, “The fine for failure to stop for a school bus displaying flashing red lights is $250 to $400 for a first conviction, plus possible imprisonment up to 30 days. A second conviction within three years requires a fine of $600 to $750, plus possible imprisonment up to 180 days. Third or subsequent conviction fines are $750 to $850, and up to 180 days in jail.” Carol Wise (Hi, Mom!) has been driving school buses for almost 20 years. Having trained on a conventional (as opposed to a transit style The flashing red stop sign that opens up from modern day school or flat-nose) bus with a standard buses is one of many safety advances part of an attempt to bring transmission, she’s seen numerous public awareness to a stopped bus. Photo by Scott Wise

Schools in Western New York will resume in September, so drivers need to be on guard to drive safe and understand the laws regarding stopped school buses. Photo by Scott Wise

changes in her time with First Student “I love my job, and I love my kids,” said Wise. “I’ve been driving the (formerly Laidlaw Transportation). same run for almost 17 years- I’ve got children of my children now. You get “Take the extra time… very close to these people, and I’ve become good friends with a lot of the Take a deep breath families. My kids mean a lot to me. and pretend it’s your They keep me thinking young and give me something to get up for.” child” –Carol Wise, Wise, who’s run takes her from First Student School Fredonia out to Route 5 and into Van Bus Driver Buren Bay, has seen first hand time and time again the lack of concern and patience that some drivers have While all the buses are equipped with when it comes to the school bus. automatic transmissions and plenty “My least favorite part of my job is of other swanky upgrades, the idea putting up with people who don’t is the same- transport umpteen children from home to school in a safe, Continued on page 16 timely manner.

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are available to the researcher who knows where to look. Fenton researcher Barbara Cessna will introduce both electronic and paper records. Specific resources available are “Civil War Veterans of Chautauqua County” by Graham, individual histories of local regiments, the local history volumes by Young and Downs,

Muster Rolls of NY Volunteers, and personal letters in the special collections. The session will be Monday, Sept. 10 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Fenton History Center, 67 Washington St., Jamestown. For more information visit www.fentonhistorycenter.org or call 664-6256.

Beth Moore Living Proof Live Simulcast Coming to BPUMC Contributed Article BPUMC

Best-selling author and nationally acclaimed Bible teacher Beth Moore brings her “life changing” teaching and worship event, Living Proof Live, to women across the world through a global simulcast event on Saturday, September 15 at Bemus Point United Methodist Church. Tickets are $15 and registrations can be made on the church website bpumc.com. Living Proof Live, a LifeWay Women’s Event, features Moore’s insightful Bible teaching, enthralling storytelling and uplifting messages along with praise and worship led by Travis Cottrell. Now in its 14th year, each Living Proof Live event offers new wisdom and provides new tools that both challenge and encourage first-time and returning participants to dig deeper into

a more intimate relationship with God. “Beth is so authentic and relatable,” said Kristy D., who has participated in multiple Beth Moore Bible studies with friends. “She takes very hard topics and takes you straight to God’s Word to walk through it, bringing encouragement to things that could be overwhelming. I know I’ll walk away changed.” Beth Moore is a speaker and author of best-selling books and Bible studies that are read by women of all ages, races and denominations. Moore is a woman of purpose, preparation, prayer and passion. Joining Beth Moore for the simulcast event is Travis Cottrell a contemporary Christian singer, arranger and worship leader. He uses a blended style of worship in leading churches, student conferences and events such as Living

Proof Live with Beth Moore. Recent musical projects include Jesus Saves: Live, which recently was nominated for a Dove Award; the 3:16 Worship Musical; The Lamb Has Overcome for Living Proof Live; and the live worship project Alive Forever. He and his wife Angela, who often ministers with him, are also songwriters. The Living Proof Live Simulcast begins at 9:30am on Saturday, September 15th and ends at 4:15pm. The doors will open and check-in will begin at 8:00am. Reserved tickets are required. The $15 ticket covers one full day of music and worship; sessions led by Beth Moore; a box lunch, and opportunities for fellowship with other women from the Chautauqua County community. Women may register by visiting www.bpumc. com or calling 716-386-3401.

Cummins Run T-Shirt Design Contest Open Contributed Article Prendergast Library

Prendergast Library has invited employees of Cummins Inc., Jamestown Engine Plant, to design T-shirts to be worn at the sixth annual Cummins Run for Literacy on Sept. 29.Cummins sponsors the annual 5K run/walk to benefit the Prendergast Library Literacy Center. Local contestants in the Tshirt contest may submit up to two designs. Entries are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7. Submissions may be emailed to prendergastlibrary@ yahoo.com, mailed, or delivered to Prendergast Library

at 509 Cherry St., Jamestown. Emailed entries must be in tiff or PDF format. The design is for the front of the shirt and may encompass an area up to 10 inches by 10 inches. Designs may use one color and include line art and text but no photographs. The words James Prendergast Library Literacy Program and Cummins Engine, Jamestown Engine Plant must be included as well as the race date. Judges are looking for designs that capture the spirit of the library’s literacy program and are recognizable, eye-catching, ready for print, and easy to reproduce. Designs must be original, unpublished work that does not

include any third-party logos or copyrighted material. Artwork becomes the property of Prendergast Library. Because T-shirts will be given to every registered Cummins Run participant, the design should be one that will appeal to the majority of participants, including library patrons, Cummins employees, and families of both groups. The person whose design is chosen will win a free T-shirt. For more information, contact librarian Bobbie Caswell at 484-7135, Ext. 236, or go to www.prendergastlibrary.org.

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COI Offers Relief For Vulnerable County Residents During Heat Wave

NCCF Donation Received

Households that have a workhas set aside $3 million in ing air conditioner or have funding through the federallyChautauqua Opportunities received one from the State funded Low-Income Home Chautauqua Opportunities in the last 10 years are not Energy Assistance Program announced funding remains eligible. (LIHEAP). available for low-income Chautauqua County residents “Summer heat can be danger- The cooling program is administered by HCR with funding ous for many New Yorkers,” whose health issues pose a provided from the federal said U.S. Senator Charles E. medical emergency during Home Energy Assistance ProSchumer. “I strongly urge the extended period of hot gram (HEAP) funds, through eligible families and seniors to weather forecasted for the area the Office of Temporary and take advantage of this program in the coming days. The fundDisability Assistance (OTDA). to help keep their homes safe ing is provided through New Chautauqua Opportunities and comfortable. As this heat York State Homes and Comwill provide delivery and wave moves across New York, munity Renewal. it’s absolutely essential that se- installation of cooling pro“The late spring and early niors aren’t put at risk because gram services in Chautauqua summer have already brought they can’t afford to keep their County. Pictured above, from left is YWCA board member Valerie Champlin, board vice president several heat waves, which homes cool.” Dana Corwin, board chair Ivy Higginbotham, agency executive director Katie Smith and COI determines eligibility and can be life-and-death matters Philanthropist for a day Dale Mathews. oversees the installation of the Eligibility for the program is for New Yorkers with serious air-conditioning units. Under Fair. At the NCCF booth, fair of fun, learned a lot so this was medical conditions,” Governor determined by: Contributed Article the terms of the grant, one air a good choice for my donagoers were invited to enter a Cuomo said. “Senior citizens YWCA Westﬁeld LIHEAP low-income guideconditioner will be awarded to tion.” drawing for the chance to be and children are especially sus- lines. (For a four-person Recently the YWCA Westfield ‘philanthropist for a day.’ Each an eligible household or dwellceptible to heat-related illness, household, the maximum For more information about was awarded $100 grant from winner drawn choose their and this initiative will progross annual income to qualify ing unit, with installation and the Northern Chautauqua the Northern Chautauqua labor included. Grants do not favorite charity to receive the is approximately $49,500.) Community Foundation, con- vide low-income homes with Community Foundation include an additional HEAP $100 grant. much-needed air conditioners Having at least one housetact them at 366.4892; more (NCCF) on behalf of Dale cash benefit to cover the cost ”My kids have participated in details about YWCA Westfield so that county residents have Mathews. Ms. Mathews was hold member who has been of operating the air conditionthe assistance they need to stay diagnosed with a chronic or programs are available by the winner of one of the daily the after school programs ofing unit. drawings that took place dur- fered by the YWCA” indicated calling the YWCA at 716-326- cool and healthy.” acute medical condition which For information on how to Ms. Mathews ,” they had a lot 2011. In order to protect vulnerable is aggravated by exposure to ing the Chautauqua County apply for this service, county New Yorkers, New York State extreme heat situations. residents are asked to contact A doctor providing writa COI navigator at (716) 664th ten documentation (dated 9430 in Jamestown and (716) within the last six months) that 366-8176 in Dunkirk. air-conditioning assistance Oil Pull. The Aultman-Taylor tific devices and curiosities, Additionally 98 tractors of Contributed Article is critical to prevent a heat was the largest piece of equip- antique edge tools, home and emergency. other makes, 45 garden tracNorman Carlson ment shown at about 12 tons. kitchen antiques and miniators, 50 stationary engines, The 38th annual Chautauqua 25 antique autos and sevture sewing machines, and the A fully restored 1912 electric County Antique Equipment largest collection of electric truck was also shown and eral trucks were registered Show was held Aug. 17 to 19 and telephone pole insulators for exhibit. The breakdown of entered in the parades. at the sponsoring Chautauin the area. tractors was 50 John Deere, At least four Leader stationqua County Antique Equip23 International, seven AllisThe Old Dawg Bluegrass Band ary engines were exhibited, ment Association grounds Chalmers, six each of Case played Saturday afternoon. all made in Elmira, N. Y. and ** in Stockton. 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Demonstrations Spain), Ferguson, Huber, ing and annual show for the area. included saw mill operation, Long, Massey-Ferguson, and national Leader Tractor Club. blacksmith shop, print shop, The grounds also hosted chair caning, weaving, and Stockton Fire Department • Patented Stand Up Deck spinning, threshing, baling, chicken barbecues and a bake • Patented Joystick or Traditional Dual Lever Steering Options antique mechanical wood sale presented by the Stockton • Articulating Front Axle & Deck on most models splitting, shingle making, • One Year Warranty on All Belts Citizens Organization for Reand mechanical bale loading. newal and Expansion, maple Gerald Nelson presented an Valley Motorsports & Service syrup and pancake breakfasts, exhibit about 19th century 6974 Charlotte Center Rd and other summer outing Sinclairville, NY 14782 Ellington gunsmith Corydon foods, plus an extensive ﬂea (716) 962-3150 Bates. 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SEVEN-DAY FORECAST FOR DUNKIRK- FREDONIA FRIDAY

FRI. NIGHT

85°

SATURDAY

63°

Mostly sunny

Mainly clear

FRI. NIGHT

84°

Mainly clear

Mostly sunny

79°

76°

62°

65°

61°

52°

63°

64°

Inc. clouds

Partly sunny

74°

60°

62°

Inc. clouds

Thunderstorms

MONDAY

SUNDAY

77°

A shower

58°

53°

60°

58°

Thunderstorms

Dunkirk 85/63 Westfield 86/66

Fredonia 86/63

Mayville 84/64 Bemus Point 85/64

Temperatures:

High/low for the week .................. 91°/57° Precipitation:

Forestville 84/62 Cassadaga 84/62 Sinclairville 84/63 Jamestown 84/64 Frewsburg 83/63

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

SUN AND MOON

Silver Creek 85/63

Ellicottville 87/60 Salamanca 83/59 Olean 86/60

Corning 85/58

Bradford 85/59 Warren 87/62 Coudersport 86/61

Thunderstorms

Mostly sunny

Plenty of sun

REGIONAL CITIES

Air Quality:

Warsaw 87/60

THURSDAY

73°

Total for the week ............................... 0.10”

Lackawanna 88/62

WEDNESDAY

The Sun Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Rise 6:41 a.m. 6:42 a.m. 6:43 a.m. 6:45 a.m. 6:46 a.m. 6:47 a.m. 6:48 a.m.

Set 7:53 p.m. 7:51 p.m. 7:49 p.m. 7:47 p.m. 7:46 p.m. 7:44 p.m. 7:42 p.m.

The Moon Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Rise 7:35 p.m. 8:02 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 8:59 p.m. 9:29 p.m. 10:03 p.m. 10:41 p.m.

Set 6:46 a.m. 7:51 a.m. 8:54 a.m. 9:57 a.m. 10:57 a.m. 11:57 a.m. 12:54 p.m.

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

88/65/s 89/61/s 90/70/s 86/58/s 86/68/s 85/60/s 86/61/s 87/64/s 88/64/s 88/61/s 87/63/s 82/63/s 90/67/s 88/63/s 85/66/s 88/63/s 86/66/s 86/61/s 86/66/s

81/56/pc 80/58/pc 80/66/c 82/55/pc 78/64/pc 81/57/pc 82/58/pc 82/60/pc 79/66/pc 84/57/pc 82/62/pc 83/63/pc 82/67/c 79/61/pc 85/66/pc 81/55/pc 83/62/pc 84/58/pc 81/64/pc

77/58/pc 76/61/pc 77/68/t 80/59/pc 79/66/c 79/61/pc 79/60/pc 82/63/pc 76/66/pc 80/62/pc 78/63/pc 79/63/pc 79/64/t 76/62/pc 76/66/pc 81/62/pc 78/64/pc 81/61/pc 78/65/pc

73/59/pc 71/60/t 82/64/pc 75/57/t 78/62/t 75/58/t 79/60/t 80/60/t 77/64/pc 77/61/t 82/60/t 82/59/t 81/62/t 78/59/t 78/62/t 78/61/pc 78/66/pc 76/60/t 79/61/t

75/56/t 74/55/t 84/58/t 78/48/t 79/56/t 75/51/t 80/52/t 79/53/t 76/50/t 77/54/t 79/53/t 79/53/t 82/58/t 79/51/t 78/53/t 77/52/t 80/61/t 79/50/t 80/54/t

79/61/s 77/63/s 84/62/s 80/55/pc 79/67/pc 75/57/s 80/61/pc 79/63/s 81/62/s 78/60/s 80/62/s 80/62/s 82/62/s 79/62/s 80/60/s 79/65/s 81/64/s 81/59/pc 81/63/s

85/59/s 77/59/s 84/66/s 81/55/s 77/64/s 78/55/s 81/59/s 76/63/s 83/55/s 79/55/s 82/61/s 82/61/s 85/61/s 81/61/s 82/63/s 81/62/s 83/58/s 82/58/s 83/62/s

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 8/31 - 9/6

Precipitation 8/31 - 9/6

LAKE LEVELS

Meadville 88/66 St. Mary’s 84/60

As of 7 a.m. Wednesday

Lake

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74°

Statistics for the week ending August 28.

Batavia 87/61

TUESDAY

Mostly sunny

74°

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clouds and pleasantly warm Saturday. Periods of clouds and sunshine Sunday. A shower possible; dry near Fredonia and toward Silver Creek. Some sun Monday with a couple of showers and thunderstorms possible.

Thunderstorms

75°

Chautauqua County: Mostly sunny and very warm Friday. Some sun, then increasing

Buffalo 88/62

THURSDAY

80°

REGIONAL FORECAST

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

WEDNESDAY

81°

SATURDAY

64°

TUESDAY

78°

SEVEN-DAY FORECAST FOR JAMESTOWN FRIDAY

MONDAY

SUNDAY

Normal

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

Current 570.73 ft 1307.59 ft

ABOVE NEAR BELOW NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL

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RELIGION SECTION The Weekly Word The God Perception

Rev. Tim Stahlman Family Church Jamestown www.thenewfamilychurch.com

A church of great significance is any church that strives to give the people the most accurate perception of God. Our lives are a sum of how we perceive God. If we perceive God incorrectly then our faith will be incorrect. Though God is patient and merciful, He still demands that we take our perception of Him from His Word. Many are trying to perceive God through circumstances. I recently sat next to a woman on an airplane that refused to believe that Christ is God’s Son. She refused to believe upon God and Christ because the world is in such a mess. She wanted to blame God’s character for the condi-

tions in the world. There is just one major problem with that thinking: Satan, with the help of mankind, has made the world what it is. Our Heavenly Father is a God of love, salvation, mercy, patience, and health. But you cannot learn that by looking at the world. You will only perceive God correctly by looking into His Word. This is where the local church is so vital in our lives. The local church is where we learn to perceive God correctly. God has chosen to reveal Himself to us in the midst of the church. Without a local church we will develop wrong perceptions of

God. Without knowing Him correctly, we cannot enjoy all that He is. Hebrews 2:12 from the Amplified Bible says, “…I (Jesus) will declare Your (the Father’s) Name to My brethren; IN THE MIDST OF THE WORSHIPPING CONGREGATION I will sing hymns of praise to You (the Father).” Jesus says that He will disclose the Name of God in the midst of the church. The Name of God is not like our names. Our names typically only provide us with a handle by which we are called. God’s Name, however, is not just what He is called; His Name is what He does. For example, in Exodus 15:26 God reveals Himself as

the “Lord that heals you.” In the original Hebrew it literally says, “I am Jehovah Rapha, My Name is Healing”. God’s Name is not just what He is called but it is what He does. Also, in Genesis 17:1 God was about to fulfill a promise He made to Abraham but to that point God had only identified Himself to Abraham as “Elohim” which means the Highest God. But Abraham was 99 years old and God had promised him a son. Abraham knew that it wasn’t naturally possible and was having moments of doubt. Then in Genesis 17:1 God says, “I am the Almighty God” which literally translates “I AM Al Shaddai, the God that is all

sufficient” or “the God that is more than enough” or “the God that supersedes all natural law.” It was this revelation of God’s Name that pricked Abraham’s faith to believe in the miraculous. We need to know God’s Name. His Name is His power; it is what He wants to do for us. His Name is His character and it reveals to us who He is. Jesus reminds us that God’s Name is being revealed in the church. Do not neglect the local church. It is the front row seat to God’s power in these last days.

a happy and functional family. There are clear instructions on the marriage covenant, the individual roles of husband and wife, as well as how to raise and discipline children. Besides instructing us in our responsibilities, the Bible tells us how to encourage our family members if they are not “doing their part” in the home. Surprisingly, the Bible also contains principles concerning divorce and remarriage and addresses the special challenges of raising children in a single parent household.

God know what issues His people face. His Word is timeless and as relevant for the concerns of today’s families as those present when Jesus walked the earth. It is my prayer that if you’re hurting or need some direction for your home that God will use His Holy Word and the upcoming articles to supply your needs. Keep reading!

Keeping the Faith

Rev. Michael Lokietek Family Church Fredonia www.thefamilychurches.org

Dear Pastor, what does God say about the family? Dear friends, we’ve received a lot of questions about families. We thought it would be good if we were going to take the time to address some of these questions that we would make sure we examine what the Bible has to say about God’s design for the family. We live in the day where families are in great trouble. Statistics tell us that one out of two marriages will end in divorce. Children, being raised

in dysfunctional homes, may demonstrate their anger by committing unspeakable acts in the home and in society. There is a lot of confusion and many theories about how a home should be maintained. People are wondering if a happy home life is only a myth. A lot of good people are hurting for answers for their family problems and don’t know where to turn. The good news is that the Bible has the answers! God is the creator of the family unit. When He put the first man

and woman on the earth, He put them together as a family and gave them instructions in Genesis 1:28 and a directive to populate the earth as a family, “Then God blessed them and said, ‘Be fruitful and multiply. Fill the earth and govern it. Reign over the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, and all the animals that scurry along the ground.’” We’re blessed to have been given the Bible as the manual for living. The Word of God contains the “blue prints” for

SENIOR SECTION CDC Now Recommends All Baby Boomers Receive One-Time Hepatitis C Test dations called for testing only individuals with cerChautauqua County Dept. of Health tain known risk factors for All U.S. baby boomers should hepatitis C infection. Riskget a one-time test for the based screening will continue hepatitis C virus, according to to be important, but is not final recommendations pubsufficient alone. More than lished today by the Centers for 2 million U.S. baby boomers Disease Control and Prevenare infected with hepatitis C – tion. One in 30 baby boomers accounting for more than 75 – the generation born from percent of all American adults 1945 through 1965 – has been living with the virus. Studies infected with hepatitis C, and show that many baby boomers most don’t know it. Hepatitis were infected with the virus C is a contagious liver disease decades ago, do not perceive that results from infection themselves to be at risk, and with the Hepatitis C virus. have never been screened. It can range in severity from More than 15,000 Americans, a mild illness lasting a few most of them baby boomers, weeks to a serious, lifelong die each year from hepatitis illness. Hepatitis C is usuC-related illness, such as cirally spread when blood from rhosis and liver cancer, and a person infected with the deaths have been increasing Hepatitis C virus enters the steadily for over a decade and body of someone who is not are projected to grow signifiinfected. Hepatitis C can be cantly in coming years. either “acute” or “chronic.” There is no vaccine for Hepa- CDC estimates one-time titis C. hepatitis C testing of baby boomers could identify more Hepatitis C causes serious than 800,000 additional liver diseases, including liver cancer (the fastest-rising cause people with hepatitis C. And with newly available therapies of cancer-related deaths) that can cure up to 75 percent and is the leading cause of liver transplants in the United of infections, expanded testing – along with linkage to States. appropriate care and treatThe final recommendations ment – would prevent the are published in today’s issue costly consequences of liver of CDC’s Morbidity and Mor- cancer and other chronic liver tality Weekly Report. Draft diseases and save more than recommendations were issued 120,000 lives. in May, followed by a public For additional information comment period. about hepatitis, visit www. “If all baby boomers obtain cdc.gov/hepatitis. To learn the one-time blood test for about free hepatitis C testing, hepatitis C, we can protect the call the Chautauqua County health of an entire generation Health Department at 1-866of Americans and save thou604-6789. sands of lives,” says Christine Schuyler, Public Health Director for Chautauqua County. CDC’s previous recommenContributed Article

Edwards Announces Appointment Of New Veterans Service Agency Director Contributed Article Office of the County Executive

Chautauqua County Executive Gregory J. Edwards announced today the appointment of Doug Diers as the new Veterans Service Agency Director effective Sept. 4. Mr. Diers is a retired Master Sergeant with the United States Air Force, with over 20 years in active duty including serving as a Master Instructor for the United States Air Force. He has also served as a Vice Commander of VFW Post 6731 and a County VFW Service Officer Representative for Southern Mississippi. Mr. Diers is leaving his position as a Production Supervisor at Carriage House Companies Inc. to become the County’s Veterans Service Agency Director. “I am excited to have Doug join our operations,” said County Executive Greg Edwards. “I know his military background, expertise in man-

agement and counseling, and his compassion and dedication to veterans will greatly benefit Chautauqua County veterans and their families.” The selection was made through the help of a bi-partisan committee of veterans, who selected their top four candidates for Edwards to interview. Members of the bi-partisan committee included: Legislator Tom DeJoe, Legislator Robert Stewart, and Veteran William Servis. Diers earned Associate Degrees in Military Science and in Electronics Systems Technology at the Community College of the Air Force in Alabama. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Occupational Education at the University of Southern Mississippi, and his Master’s Degree in Instructional Systems Design at Troy University in Alabama. He presently resides in Cassadaga, NY.

Chautauqua County Genealogical Society Hosts Guest Speaker

Shown in the photograph is Villenova town historian Barbara Nelson Wise discussing the Nelson family history at the recent Chautauqua County Genealogical Society meeting.

that records of the reunions were kept for 85 years, but her father once said the reunions The Chautauqua County go back farther. She showed Genealogical Society meets on a photograph of the family the third Tuesday evening in genealogy which was written the Barker Library in Fredoout on a long piece of paper nia for a business meeting and measuring 30 feet, and was a program. George Davis is taped to the walls of the house the president, and welcomes for people to study. visitors and new members to Showing family photographs the meetings. and articles, the Nelson famAt the recent meeting, Barily history was presented to bara Nelson Wise, historian all, and a very informative for the town of Villenova, presentation was enjoyed by was the guest speaker. Mrs. everyone. A round of applause Wise presented the history was given to Mrs. Wise for of her family who emigrated her research and presentafrom Denmark in 1880 to tion. Mrs. Wise concluded her the United States. The Nelson speech by showing a pair of family settled in Scandia, family wooden shoes which Pa., and held a recent famhad leather on the top. ily reunion. Mrs. Wise said Contributed Article JS Sipos

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Everyone Has A Story: Ron Robertson

Multi-talented Jamestown resident ‘does a little bit of everything’ career in the banking industry Star Contributing Writer after 26 years of service, Robertson was the site manRon Robertson is not your ager with Bradmar Village in typical senior citizen who Jamestown, recently retiring spends his retirement years for the second time from that sitting at home watching position. television by day and toiling in local bingo halls in the An amateur thespian who evening. recently starred in “Tuesdays A multi-talented person who With Morrie” at Aspire Theatre in Jamestown, his acting has been described by those who know him as a man who gigs are fit into his schedule “does a little bit of everything,” around his work as the owner and operator of Ellington Robertson is anything but a Antiques & Collectibles on the laid back retiree who can’t find things to do to occupy his Square in Ellington. The business has been operating for time. the past five years and features Retired from a distinguished a wide range of antique items By DANIEL MEYER

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from china to glassware to furniture and a huge selection of books. What makes a visit to his store unique besides the items for sale and on display is how Robertson is not afraid “to have a little fun” with his customers. “Just because it is how I’ve always been, I like to mess with people’s minds a bit,” said Robertson. “I’ll put on little skits every once in awhile and really have some fun with people. It’s a way I can help others enjoy life and it always makes me laugh.” Open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Ellington Antiques & Collectibles is based in a historic building that was erected in 1834. Robertson is proud of the fact that patrons are always impressed with the decor of his property both inside and out. “The antiques and the collectibles are obviously what most people come to see but I get many compliments on the ﬂowers out front so that is why I make sure to have a nice variety of different plants in the garden,” said Robertson. Originally from Maryland, Robertson moved to the Jamestown area in 1978. He established hundreds of working relationships with local residents and businesses during his tenure at Bradmar Village. He originally retired after working 23 years but later returned to work another three-year stint before wrapping up a quarter-century of face-to-face banking work. His acting skills were on display earlier this year when he was featured in a play put on by an organization called

Ron Robertson (left) is pictured in a poster from the production “Tuesday with Morrie.”

“Theatre for a Cause.” The production “Tuesdays With Morrie” was a close examination of the human condition. The play by Jeffrey Hatcher and Mitch Albom is based on a non-fiction book written by Albom with the same title. Robertson’s acting was guided by Robert John Terreberry and producer Adam Hughes and the production received rave reviews from many who saw the play over the threeday period it was performed in the small side theater at The

much fun.” The 74-year-old Robertson, who also served in the past as an officer of the Lily Dale Assembly, has a simple philosophy about how he approaches life on a day-to-day basis. “I’m a very positive person and I think you need to be able to have fun and not be afraid to laugh and joke around,” said Robertson. “I don’t see how I could get up each day and not be that way. It’s who I am and I’m not planning to change anytime soon.”

Spire in downtown Jamestown. What Robertson enjoys most about acting is the ability to temporarily transform yourself into someone else. “You are able to become the character and that is something that I really enjoy,” said Robertson. “For that time period that I am on stage, I am not Ron Robertson. That is a time to transport yourself into a different person with a different personality and it really is amazing and is so

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Brooks Surgical Department Benefits from Hospital’s Annual Golf Tournament leri, Alex Deering, Joseph Hallmark and Mike Kelley. The Brooks Memorial Hospital tournament included all day Brooks Memorial Hospital is refreshments, a huge basket one step closer to the acquisi- raffle, several fun golf contests, tion of new equipment for and a prime rib buffet dinner. its Surgical Services DepartNRG Dunkirk Power LLC ment thanks to the generous outpouring from sponsors and was the Title Sponsor for the Brooks tournament. Other maparticipants at this year’s annual golf tournament. The 19th jor sponsors included Fredonia Annual Brooks Memorial Hos- Place, Lakeshore Orthopedic, Lake Erie Regional Health pital Golf Tournament, held July 27 at Shorewood Country System Medical Staff, Nash Club in Dunkirk, raised more Pharmacy Services, Robert Basil Chevrolet/Buick/Cadilthan $35,000 toward the purlac, Lakeshore Savings Bank, chase of a specially designed and Outsource Receivables orthopedic surgery table. Management. This year, 112 golfers comPlans for the next Brooks peted for tournament prizes, Memorial Hospital Annual as Honorary Tournament Chairman Dr. Raja S. Gopalan Golf Tournament are already opened the tournament with a under way, with the date set ceremonial tee off. Winners of for Friday, July 26, 2013. For the four-person scramble tour- additional information about nament were Timothy Borzil- this event, contact the Brooks

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Winners at this year’s Brooks Memorial Hospital Annual Golf Tournament at Shorewood Country Club in Dunkirk were (from left) Mike Kelley, Alex Deering, Tim Borzilleri and Joe Hallmark.

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Family gatherings such as holidays and family vacations are often the first opportunities that families get to spend time together As a family, you have the opportunity to catch up with older loved ones and to notice possible changes in their physical or mental health that may stand out after not seeing them for a while. This is especially important if they are more than 65 years old or were previously diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Monitor Your Loved Ones’ Cognitive Health It is important to closely monitor your loved one’s cognitive health to assess whether they are doing as well as they can. Some family members resist the idea that their loved one’s health is declining, which

is normal because AD is a difficult disease to accept. However, it is important to note if your loved one’s symptoms are getting worse. Family members can create a support system for their loved ones by engaging others as early as possible. “I encourage family members to be on the look-out for changes in their loved ones’ health and behavior during family visits,” said Dr. Yanira Cruz, president and CEO of the National Hispanic Council on Aging. “It is important that as a family member caring for a loved one you have regular conversations with the doctor and discuss any new behavior or concerns you have regardless of whether your loved one is exhibiting symptoms repeatedly or has been diagnosed with AD.”

WOMEN’S SECTION Think Yourself Thin Contributed Article Women’s Health Magazine

Are you convinced that your normal-weight frame is…well, fat? By thinking so, you could be packing on the pounds. New research published in the Journal of Obesity found that normal weight women who perceive themselves as fat are more likely to become fat. In the 10-year study of 1,196 normal-weight teenagers, nearly 6 in 10 women who perceived themselves as fat became overweight (measured by body mass index) within the decade, while only 3 in 10 of those with an accurate body image became overweight. While a distorted body image might motivate some to hit the gym, the study found that exercise didn’t compensate

for the effects of a negative self-image. Previous research done on normal-weight adults found similar results: an increase in weight over time in those who perceive themselves as overweight. (Has a distorted body image led you to dangerous eating behaviors? Learn more about adult eating disorders.) One explanation for the weight gain is psychological stress, which has been linked to putting pounds on—especially around the middle. What’s more, we behave according to how we view ourselves. So if we think we are overweight couch potatoes, we are more likely eat unhealthily and generally act like said couch potatoes. Ready to think yourself thin?

Here are five mental tricks for a slimmer self-fulfilling prophecy: See Your Vision It might seem a little silly, but the results are anything but: “Create a vision board in which you display pictures showing what you want to achieve,” says Steve Siebold, motivation expert and author of Die Fat or Get Tough: 101 Differences in Thinking Between Fat People and Fit People. Seeing a bunch of strong, healthy women on your wall will give you a real goal to work toward. So get clipping on the latest issue of Women’s Health (after reading it, of course). Not feeling crafty? Check out our FITspiration Pinterest board.

Girl Scout Alumni to Observe 100 Years of Scouting crest, will describe her visit to Juliette Lowe’s home in SavanAnne Weidman nah for the March GS birthday The Girl Scout Volunteer celebration. Alumni will hold a luncheon to observe 100 years of scout- Although soup and sandwich will be available for $10, anying at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, one may order from the menu. Sept. 15, at Webb’s Captain’s Reservations must be made by Table in Mayville. Tuesday, Sept. 5, by contacting All adult women and men who Carol Johnson at 484-0950 or have been involved in Girl Deanne Manzella at 269-4742. Scouts, whether as a scout, a leader or in any other capacity, Founded in 1985, in addition to keeping in touch, the are invited to join the alumni for this special day. All who are express purposes also were involvement in community planning to attend are asked service, historic preservation, to bring pictures of previous activities in which the alumni potluck, campouts, nostalgia and FUN. have been involved during its 27 years “keeping in touch All those involved in Girl with Girl Scouting friends.” Scouting, past or present, are invited to attend a 100th Ro Woodard, a Girl Scout anniversary luncheon of Girl from Falconer and later a Scouts Sept. 15. counselor at Camp TimberContributed Article

YWCA Westfield News new role as AASP coordinator, Ms. Devlin will be responsible Contributing Writer for the development, planning Staff Promotion Announced and implementation of the AdThe YWCA Westfield is vantage Afterschool Program. pleased to announce the Ms. Devlin commented, “After promotion of Julie Devlin to living in Northern Ireland and Advantage Afterschool Proreturning to the area, I have gram Coordinator, beginning been warmly welcomed. I am with the 2012 school year. Ms. thrilled to be given this opDevlin is a cum laude graduate portunity, my experiences with of SUNY Fredonia with a BA the families and children in in Psychology and has earned Westfield have been so positive a Level 2 Qualification in and I look forward to having Children’s Care, Learning and another wonderful year with Development and certificathe YWCA.” tion in Advanced Practices Brenda Backus, YWCA Child Working with Children and Services Director, said ‘we are Families from Omagh College pleased to move Julie into this in Northern Ireland. position, she brings a wealth Ms. Devlin joined the YWCA of experience with her and staff in Nov. of 2010 and her long term knowledge of has worked as a pre-school the children we serve and the program aide, after school YWCA programming is a team leader and most recently great benefit to everyone.” as Interim youth services To reach Ms. Devlin and learn coordinator and girls’ summer more about the YWCA Youth program coordinator. In her Services and the Advantage By Katie Smith

After School Program, call the administrative office at 716.326.4012. Pre School Open House The YWCA Pre-School Program continues to accept registrations for the 2 and 3&4 year old classes. Classes begin the week of Sept. 17 and Parent’s night for this program is Thursday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. Parents of children already registered are invited to attend, and any others interested in learning more about the program are welcome. The YWCA offers an on-site wrap around day care center as well for children 33 months through school age. All of the YWCA childcare programs offer a scholarship scale and accept Department of Social Services Child Care Assistance. Advantage After School Program The Advantage After School

Program Parent Orientation Session is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 4 at 6 p.m. at Westfield School. Parents of children already enrolled should plan to attend this session, and anyone interested in learning more about this after school program is encouraged to attend. The YWCA Advantage After School Program has a limited number of openings in the elementary portion of the program. The portion of the program serving Middle School and High School has open enrollment throughout the year; the interest forms and registration packets have been sent home to students in those grades. Contact Julie Devlin, Program Coordinator, at 326-4012 for additional information. The YWCA Before School Program will began on the first day of school, Wednesday,

Sept. 5. This program is held at the Westfield School and has limited openings. Contact Brenda Backus, Child Services Director, at 326-4012 to enroll. Universal Pre Kindergarten The YWCA Universal PreKindergarten Parent night is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the UPK classroom at Westfield School. Materials, including the list of paperwork required, has been mailed to families with students enrolled in the UPK class. Holiday Closing The YWCA administrative offices, child care programs and youth services will be closed on Monday, Sept. 3 in observance of Labor Day. The offices will reopen on Tuesday, pre school day care will be available Tuesday and child care services will be available only by pre registration.

About the YWCA The YWCA is the voice for every woman. For over a century, the YWCA has spoken out and taken action on behalf of women and girls. The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Over 2 million people participate each year in YWCA programs at more than 1300 locations across the U.S. worldwide, YWCA serves more than 25 million women and girls in 125 countries. Locally the YWCA Westfield is a member of the United Way of Northern Chautauqua County, the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce, the Northeastern Region of YWCA and the national YWCA organization.

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Contributed Article Jamestown Now

Experience a fantastic day of fun for everyone at the First Great Jamestown ChalkWalk! Jamestown Now, the Downtown Jamestown Development Corporation, and the Arts Council for Chautauqua County are hosting this event on Saturday, September 15th from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., in downtown Jamestown. Novice or experienced chalk artists will cover Jamestown’s sidewalks with works of art and compete for cash prizes and awards. Throughout the day there will be activities for the kids and entertainment for all. At 6:30 p.m. a reception and award ceremony at The Lillian V. Ney Renaissance Center will conclude the event. Artists that participate in the ChalkWalk will also have the opportunity to display his or

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her work at the closing reception. Artists are needed to make this event a success. Public art, such as ChalkWalks can bring a community together in unique and creative ways and it has a rich history of being an accessible, engaging form of art for people of all ages, regardless of artistic ability.

Registration forms for interested artists and can be found at www.facebook.com/JamestownNow, by emailing JamestownNow@gmail.com, by calling 716-483-5772, or may be picked up at Arts Council for Chautauqua County and the Downtown Jamestown Development Corporation office located in The Lillian V.

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Ney Renaissance Center, 119 West 3rd Street in Jamestown. Please mail completed registration forms to: Jamestown Now, PO Box 848, Jamestown, NY 14702. There is a $10 fee that is due on the day of the event. Not an artist? Jamestown Now is also looking for donations to help make this event a success. As an important member of our community, would you consider becoming a “Chalk Star” by making a donation? Please feel free to contact Jamestown Now with any questions regarding donations or artist registration at JamestownNow@gmail.com or by calling 716-483-5772. Let’s all help Jamestown’s sidewalks spring to life with color and creativity as artists’ imaginations run wild in The First Great Jamestown ChalkWalk.

Contributed Article Audubon Center and Sanctuary

The last Fridays of the month this summer have been special evenings at the Audubon Center and Sanctuary. Friday, August 31, is the final opportunity this year to participate in a family hike and campfire at the sanctuary. The 7-9 p.m. event begins with an exploration along the trail led by Audubon naturalist Katie Finch. With her guidance, hikers will look and listen for animals that are finding their beds for the night and for others that are just waking up. Participants may also do experiments to test how well their senses work at dusk. Following the hike, the group will relax around the campfire with songs, stories and snacks. Marshmallows and sticks will be provided. Those taking part are encouraged to wear long sleeves and pants and to bring a ﬂashlight with red cellophane or lens, bug spray and a chair or blanket.

Cost is $5 for Audubon members, $7 for non-members, $5 for children 12 and under, and free for children age two and under. Space is limited and reservations are required by Wednesday, August 29. Call (716) 569-2345, email info@jamestownaudubon.org, or use the on-line form by clicking on “Calendar of Programs/ Events” under Quick Links at http://jamestownaudubon.org and following the links. After August 29, call to check on availability. For more information on these and other Audubon opportunities, call (716) 569-2345 or visit http://jamestownaudubon.org.

New Invasive Species, the Spotted Wing Drosophila, Found in Town of Chautauqua 2005 and has since spread to several western and eastern Cornell Cooperative Extension states. It was first reported in Cornell Cooperative ExtenNY in 2011. sion of Chautauqua County has confirmed a new fruit pest, Last week, a homeowner Drosophila suzukii, the Spot- from the town of Chautauqua ted Wing Drosophila (SWD), contacted the Master Gardener Helpline at the CCE office rein the town of Chautauqua. garding an abundance of magSWD is an invasive pest of gots in her late season blueAsian origin that was first berry crop. Master Gardeners detected in the continental followed up on this report to United States in California in Contributed Article

confirm the identity of this new pest on August 21. SWD looks similar to small fruit ﬂies found on overripe bananas, which are more of a nuisance than a serious economic threat to fruit growers. However, unlike these other ﬂies, which typically feed on overripe or deteriorating fruits, SWD feeds on healthy, ripe, marketable

fruits leading to damage and contamination with maggots. In particular, SWD will feed on thin-skinned, soft fruits such as raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, grapes, plums and cherries. Sometimes the symptoms won’t show until after the fruits are harvested and sometimes not until the fruits are in possession of the

consumers. In addition to the damage caused directly by the larvae, the feeding makes the fruits susceptible to infestation by other insects, rot fungi and bacteria. The larvae will then leave the fruits to pupate and later emerge as adults. There is potential for significant impact from this pest, especially for mid-summer and later-maturing fruit,

when populations tend to increase. Risk of marketing fruit contaminated with SWD larvae is high resulting in rejected shipments and consumer complaints. In areas where SWD has been established longer (e.g. Michigan) some growers have resorted to frequent pesticide applications thereby increasing economic and environmental costs as

SCHOOL BUS SAFETY TIPS • Leave plenty of time to safely get to the bus stop. • Where available, walk on the sidewalks. • Remain alert at all times. Don’t listen to your MP3 players, text, talk on your cell phone or play handheld video games because you won’t be aware of what’s happening around you. • Do not wear your hood up while walking to and from the bus stop; it makes it difficult for you to see and hear. • When waiting for the bus, stay away from the street. Make sure you are aware of traffic and follow all traffic safety rules. • Make sure the driver can see you at all times by staying 12 giant steps away from the outside of the bus.

• Wait for the bus to come to a complete stop before you get on or before you stand up to get off. • Clothes or backpacks should not have drawstrings, toggles or key chains. They can get caught on bus handrails and doors. • Use the handrail so you don’t trip on the stairs. • Find a seat and sit down immediately. • Know your driver’s name and bus number to be sure you are boarding the right bus. • Be courteous and respectful to your driver. • Talk and laugh quietly with friends but do not scream. It distracts the driver. • Don’t put your head, arms, papers or anything out the window. • If you drop something near the bus, don’t pick it up. The driver may not see you. Instead, ask the driver for help. • If you have to cross the street, wait until the driver lets you know it’s OK to cross. • Stay away from the bus wheels at all times – especially the back wheels where it’s hard for the driver to see you.

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Out of the Darkness at Falconer Central

more than 20 million suffer from depression each year. Compeer CHautauqua Compeer Chautauqua is proud “Every 14 minutes someone to be a sponsor of the upcom- dies by suicide in the U.S,” ing Out of the Darkness Walk said Robert Gebbia, Executive Director for AFSP. This fall, to be held Saturday, Sept. 29, thousands will be walking to at the Falconer Central High raise money for prevention School Track, beginning at and awareness, and offer hope 10:00 a.m. to millions of people who have The Jamestown/Falconer Out lost a loved on to suicide or of the Darkness Walk is one of who battle personally depresnearly 250 Out of the Darksion, bipolar illness, addiction ness Community Walks (www. and other mental illness. outofthedarkness.org) being The American Foundation held this fall nationwide. The for Suicide Prevention is the walks are expected to unite leading national not-for-profit more the 100,000 walkers nationally and raise more the organization exclusively dedicated to understanding and $7.5 million for suicide prepreventing suicide through vention efforts. research, education and “Much more needs to be done advocacy as well as to reachto prevent suicide. Yet, suicide ing out to people with mental and the underlying mental disorders and those impacted disorders that sometimes by suicide. lead to suicide continue to be For more information please surrounded by misinformavisit www.afsp.org. For more tion and stigma,” said Jann information about the Out of Ball, Compeer Chautauqua the Darkness Walk please call Director. “This walk is about Jann Ball at 487-2956. To join reducing that stigma, raising awareness and raising needed the walk or make a donation you can go to https://afsp. funds for research and local donordrive.com/event/jameprevention programs.” stown It is estimated that close to 1 million Americans make a suicide attempt, more than 36,000 die by suicide, and Contributed Article

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CCSEV Halloween Fundraiser Contributed Article Terri Kindberg

This year the Chautauqua Children’s Safety Education Village is introducing a new fundraiser for the Halloween Season. For the dates of Oct. 12 and 13, 19 and 20 and 26 and 27, from 8 to 11 p.m., the Safety Village will be turned into the Town of Terror. For all who dare to enter, there will be plenty of unsuspected fright, including the Haunted Hay-

ride, which will leave hearts pounding. The Village will be unrecognizable, overtaken by the fog and creatures that lurk in dark places. We are looking for volunteers to help with this event. We need Halloween Enthusiasts to help with props, dress in costume, play the role of zombies, witches, or other such creatures, assist with food sales, parking lot attendants, face-painting and much more.

Please contact Terri Kindberg at 716-499-8138 or tkindberg@hotmail.com for more information or to sign up for one or all of the dates. Our next meetings will be at the Safety Village located at 2695 Rt. 394 in Ashville (next to BOCES) on Aug. 28 and Sept. 6 at 6 p.m. In addition to the Town of Terror, we will have our annual Halloween Fun Fair for younger children (up to age 12 yrs) on Tuesday, Oct. 30 from

4 to 8 p.m. Many volunteers have participated with the Safety Village for this event the past two years and we appreciate your involvement. We hope that you will be as excited about these two events as we are. It is a wonderful opportunity to participate with the families in our community. Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. Thank you for your continued support of the Children’s Safety Village.

Opera House to Host BBQ and Basket Auction Contributed Article Fredonia Opera House

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House will hold a chicken & ribs BBQ fund-raiser from noon to 3 p.m. on Sat., Sept. 22, at the corner of Day and Church Streets as part of the Fredonia Farmers Market. A Basket Auction also will be a part of the event. All proceeds benefit the Opera House. Tickets to the BBQ and the basket auction will be sold at the Farmers Market for three Saturdays leading up to the event (Sept. 8, 15 and 22).

BW’s Smoking Barrels BBQ, a Taste of Buffalo award-winner, will provide the food for the event. Each meal includes chicken, ribs, chef salad, potato salad and a roll with butter. BBQ tickets are $10 and can be purchased in advance or at the event. A number of donated baskets containing a variety of goods and services will be raffled off using a Chinese Auction format. Examples of items in the baskets include: an assortment of wines, gift certificates for homemade cookies and other desserts, a handcrafted wreath

covered with lottery scratchoff tickets, a 2013 season pass to Lily Dale Assembly, beauty products and spa certificates, a Christopher Radko Santa Claus cookie jar, pet products and tickets to Opera House events, among other things. For a $10 donation, supporters receive 26 tickets they can put into the basket raffles. Vendors donating basket items include: Central Station, Crossroads Market, Lily Dale Assembly, Monika’s Delites, Spice Harbor, and Nails Unlimited. Tickets are available at the Op-

era House Box Office, Tuesday-Friday, 1-5 p.m., from any Opera House Board or staff member or at the Fredonia Farmer’s Market on Sat., Sept. 8, 15 & 22, starting at 8 a.m. 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 Opera House events is available at www.fredopera.org.

Collective Groove Performing at Community Day

along with Foundry Alley. All vehicles should use Fourth DJDC Street or Second Street as an Collective Groove, the Steel alternative route to reach their Drum band from Infinity destinations. Visual and Performing Arts Kicking off the event will be will headline the 7th Annual the Jamestown Pediatrics 1K Farmers Market Community Kids Run on West Third Street Day on Friday, Aug. 31 from from Washington Street to 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. during the Prendergast Avenue. The run weekly Univera Healthcare Downtown Jamestown Farm- is open to all children entering grades kindergarten through ers Market. fifth grade during the 2012“We are very excited to have 2013 school year. Registration Collective Groove perform forms are available online at during the event,” said Tiffani www.discoverjamestown Conti, DJDC Special Projects or by calling 664-2477, ext Manager. “This event has 224. The first 150 kids pregrown over the years and we registered will receive a race have so much to offer next t-shirt. Registration starts at week we hope to see the entire 10:15am. An adult may run or community come out and walk with those participants enjoy this free farmer’s market entering kindergarten and first event.” grade. All streets will remain This event is free to the comopen except during each of the munity that will include an six races. array of activities and inforThe Soil Conservation Service mational booths promoting will have their agricultural healthy eating, exercising, display and milking cow for and community gardening. those interested in learning Community Day will be held how to milk a cow. There will rain or shine in Foundry Alley be a corn box with tractors and West Third Street next to and rocking horses for the the Dr. Lillian Vitanza Ney kids to play on. Renaissance Center. In the A free magic show provided event of inclement weather, activities will be moved inside by Mike Baron from 1 to 2 p.m. Mike has been performthe Renaissance Center. ing magic for over 40 years. West Third Street between His show ranges from full Washington Street and Cherry stage shows with birds and Street will be closed from 8am bunnies to close-up magic. through 4pm for this event, Table side magic is his speContributed Article

cialty. A variety of organizations will have informational tables on site. Games, prizes, and balloons will be provided by the Chautauqua County Health Department. The Chautauqua County Dairy Princess will be set-up providing Got Milk merchandise and in interactive activity. Chautauqua County Head Start will have information along with a “Make Your Own Bubbles” activity. GA Family Services Foster Care, Univera Healthcare, Kiwanis Club of Jamestown, Centi Astro Space, New Directions Youth and Family Services, CBA Vision Rehabilitation Services, Creating Healthy Places, and Chautauqua County Reality check will all be on-site with informational booths and activities too. Returning to the Farmers Market Youth Day is the Masonic ID Safety Program, available for toddlers, teens, and seniors. The mission of the Child ID Program is to aid in the safe recovery of a lost or missing child or senior citizen. This popular and highly-requested program is free of charge and will be set up during the event. The Jamestown Area YMCA will be providing “In It to Win It” games from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. The WIC Program will be

offering FitWIC Activities in support of Healthy Lifestyle Promotion, an initiative of the WIC Program. These activities will include “Swat the Fly”, Parachute” Toss”, a Hop Scotch Board, a Bean Bag Toss, “Soc-N-Smiley Toss” and an Obstacle Course. The WIC Program is a supplemental nutrition program that serves prenatal, breastfeeding and post-partum women, infants, and children up to age 5 and offers an assortment of nutritious foods, enhanced breastfeeding support and assistance, participant-centered nutrition education and referrals to other services. Program materials will be on display throughout the day and staff will be available to answer questions about WIC and the services that are offered. A petting zoo will be provided by Mike Morton of Clear Creek Carriages and JJ Jingles the clown will be face painting and making balloon animals. Healthy refreshments including homemade salsa using all local produce and locally-grown peaches from participating market farmers, Go-gurt and bottled water will be available. Donations are appreciated. Additional organizations and businesses interested in participating in the Farmers Market Community Day can provide a free activity or informational booth by signing up through DJDC. 4H groups are also

invited to bring their groups, animals, and displays. Children who attend the event are encouraged to pick up a Kids Eat Local Challenge participation form. This challenge is open to all local youth allowing them to participate in array of activities involving the use of local produce and the farmers market. The challenge encourages kids to learn about fresh foods and where they come from. Three prizes will be awarded including the first place winner receiving a oneyear membership to the Jamestown YMCA, compliments of the Jamestown YMCA. This week the market will feature live entertainment by Ryan Hawkins and Stephanie Benson from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Both performers are students in the Infinity Visual and Performing Arts programs. Vendors accept WIC and senior farmers market coupons, cash, and check. EBT, credit, and debit cards are also accepted at the market information booth. Those living in one of Jamestown’s food deserts are encouraged to attend the market via CARTS and use their entry form for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to the farmers market. Market vendors include Abers Acres, Busti Cider Mill & Farm Market, Scott’s Farm and Greenhouse, Small Meadows Farm, Elegant Edibles, Big Pitt’s BBQ, Sr. Jorita’s Breads, and Uncle J’s Vanilla. Market

seating is also available to enjoy the live entertainment and lunch. Free parking is available along West Third Street and in the parking lot on the corner of West Second and Washington Streets. Enter the parking lot via Foundry Alley where the market operates. Stop by the farmer’s market information booth and take a brief survey for a chance to win a $10 farmers market gift certificate. Drawings are held each month through October. “This season has been such a success so far and there are still ten weeks left for people to enjoy locally grown produce and other products,” added Conti. “We have had so many upgrades this year and we are definitely seeing a return at the market. For those that have not visited the market yet this season, we highly encourage them to do so.” DJDC would like to remind those living in the two food deserts in Jamestown to take advantage of the Food Desert Incentive Program by utilizing the free market bus rides through CARTS to and from the market along with entering the $25 farmers market gift certificate give-away. Contact DJDC for more details and an entry form. For more information call DJDC at 664-2477 or visit www.discoverjamestown. com.

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Fresh Catch of the Day: Harbor Grill Mariner’s Pier, the trio opened the eatery this past June after Managing Editor completing extensive renovaBrother and sister duo David tions. And so far, according to and Aleda Van Ness have David, the feedback from the teamed up with Culinary community has been good, Institute of America graduate “the buzz around town has and chef Patrick Leitch to offer been very positive on what we a diverse and unusual menu at have been able to achieve and Harbor Grill in Celeron, serv- produce.” ing dinner daily with weekend He adds, “our seafood in breakfast and brunch. particular is all freshit’s two Sitting behind Holiday Harbor days from the boat to the door. Marina on Boulevard AvThe quality of our product is enue at the site of the former By Patricia Pihl

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“Our seafood in particular is all freshit’s two days from the boat to the door. The quality of our product is as good as we are able to get in this area.” - David Van Ness, Harbor Grill Restaurant Guests of the Harbor Grill will want to start their dining experience with an appetizer. David makes the the specific recommendation of calamari. “I had a gentlemen in today who said that he has traveled all over the world and has calamari wherever he goes… and it’s the best calamari he’s ever had.” The secret, according to Van Ness, is that the calamari is topped with a light, homemade breading, and ﬂashed fried, making it “very light and very crisp.” He adds, “The crab cakes are Patrick’s own personal recipe from down south, with very little filler, and lots of fresh product- they are amazing.”

Van Ness says that Leitch, who grew up in Memphis and most recently has lived in Florida, has a background in fine dining and championship barbecue and his experience includes working in a saltwater café. “He has worked with phenomenal chefs in his career, and is extremely talented,” says Van Ness. David himself returned to the Chautauqua area after graduating in ’92. During his time away he worked in a fine dining restaurant in Manhattan for eight years. From Manhattan, Van Ness says he worked his way down the East Coast in the outskirts of cities that reminded him of home. “So I came to the conclusion that was what I was really looking for, so maybe I should just go home.” After returning in 2006, he ran the Village Casino and Wing City Grille, but decided to branch out on his own last year with the opening of the Harbor Grill. Together with Leitch, an exFlorida resident and graduate of the Culinary Institute and David’s sister Aleda, the three were able to put together, what Van Ness calls “an extraordinary menu.” As well as extensive seafood offerings, Harbor Grill has a large choice of appetizers, steaks, sandwiches, soups and salads. On Sunday, brunch is served from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.

The beer battered ﬁsh fry is an Alaskan line caught cod dipped in a special beer batter, fried to perfection and served with Harbor Grill’s own sweet & spicy coleslaw and French fries.

and on Saturdays breakfast is available from 8 –10 a.m. As well as an open interior with pine-ceilings, dining is also available on the outside deck, which overlooks the boats moored in the Chautauqua Lake outlet. Reservations are only required for parties of eight or more. There is also call-ahead seating available. Harbor Grill is open Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. and Friday and

Saturday from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. On Sunday it opens at 8 a.m. for brunch and from 2 -8 p.m. for lunch and dinner. After Labor Day, hours may change slightly. Harbor grill is located at 142 Boulevard Avenue in Celeron and can be visited on line at www.harborgrillceloron. com or contacted by telephone at 716-720-5959.

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Athenaeum Hotel to Host Farm to Table Dinner, Traditional Jazz Workshop in September.

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By Patricia Pihl Managing Editor

Weeks after the official Chautauqua Institution season has closed, events at the ground’s historic Anthenaeum Hotel continue this fall. On September 7, the hotel hosts its third Farm-to-Table Dinner, which provides an opportunity for chefs, farmers, restaurateurs, and “foodies” to take part in what has become a national movement celebrating the benefits of eating locally. Jason Toczydlowski, Director of Marketing and Guest Services at the Athenaeum Hotel says the event has the two-fold benefit of being both “educational and enjoyable.” Rebecca Kilgore, Jazz at Chautauqua Vocal Workshop Instructor performs at the Anthenaeum in 2011.

Music on the Pier

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Pops Brewfest

Craft Beer Festival with Sean Patrick McGraw 6:30 p.m. The Floating Stage www.bemusbaypops.com

Friday, August 31 2012 Great Rhythm Revival Blue Heron Festival Grounds www.greatrhythmrevival.com

Annual Harvest Festival 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Downtown Findley Lake www.ﬁndleylakeinfo.org

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chefs can do.” grass fed beef or cultivating During the farmshitake mushrooms.” to-table dinner, the Toczydlowski says that as well Anthenaeum brings in The event also gives the hotel as local sourcing, chefs also farmers, winemakers, chefs an opportunity to shine. use produce from a garden and brew masters who, “Our chefs have a real passion across from the Institution Toczydlowski explains for eating and cooking fresh grounds and one planted on “sit at the tables of eight and locally when possible. the roof of the historic inn. in the hotel’s parlor, From the culinary standpoint, Farm to Table events have and when their course they feed a lot of people all been taking place at the or product is being day long and they can’t always Athenaeum Hotel since 2009 served, get up and talk show their artistic capabiliand have included dinners, about the practice – ties—we also use it (farm to breakfasts, culinary classes, whether it be raising table) to highlight what the suggested farm tours and culinary demonstrations which include wine pairings. The event draws guests from Buffalo, Cleveland and other area and is often combined with other events for the benefit of those visiting the area. Farm to Table practices, or sourcing locally, helps to accelerate the demand for and adoption of sustainable practices throughout the food chain, from farmer to consumer. It is recognized as being good for the environment and the wellbeing of livestock, the local economy and especially for the health of the consumer. During the farm to table dinners and breakfasts, all food and beverages come from within 40 miles of the hotel. The benefit to farms and growers, according to Toczydlowski is that the event helps to market their products, and allows producers to highlight what they do and where their products can be purchased. Jazz at Chautauqua Another Anthenaeum event this Fall is the Jazz at Chautauqua Master workshop on September 16-20 and the Jazz Party on September 20-23. Now in its 15th year, the Chautauqua Jazz party features 30 of the best traContinued on page 11

Blue Heron Festival Grounds www.greatrhythmrevival.com

Annual Harvest Festival 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Downtown Findley Lake www.ﬁndleylakeinfo.org

Pam Tillis and the Bemus Bay Pops Symphonic Orchestra 6:30 p.m. The Floating Stage www.bemusbaypops.com

Sunday, September 2 2012 Great Rhythm

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Annual Harvest Festival 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Downtown Findley Lake www.ﬁndleylakeinfo.org

Beach Club Closing Party

Sunday, September 2, 9 p.m. to Monday, September 3, 2 a.m. Sunset Bay Beach Club www.sunsetbayusa.com

Mon., September 3 Labor Day Patio Closing Party 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunset Bay Beach Club www.sunsetbayusa.com

On-Going Events Chautauqua Shores Chorus (Women Barbershoppers) (Mondays)

First Baptist Church, 358 E. Fifth St., Jamestown, NY. 7 p.m.

Dunkirk Free Library Story-Time and Craft (Tuesday and Thursday)

10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. For children ages 3 - 5 years old. Story time is free. For more information call 366-2511.

“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. Starting May 26

Downtown Jamestown Farmers Market 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Starting May 25

Fredonia Farmer’s Market 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

South Dayton Farmer’s Market 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

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JCC to Present “Endangered Earth” Series Contributed Article JCC

A four-part “Endangered Earth” film series, sponsored by Jamestown Community College’s office of sustainability, begins September 4. Free and open to the public, the films will be shown at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays in the Student Union on JCC’s Jamestown Campus. A guided discussion will be conducted at the conclusion of each film. The series is held in conjunction with JCC’s college program committee and Earth Awareness Club. For additional information, contact is JCC’s office of sustainability, 716-338-1194. “Food, Inc.” which will be shown September 4, examines corporate farming in the U.S. including the industrial production of meat, grains, and vegetables. The documentary, released in 2008, also explores the economic and legal power of major food companies, the use of petroleum-based

chemicals, and the promotion of unhealthy food consumption habits. “Blind Spot,” the September 11 film, highlights the effect energy consumption and the state of the American economy have on the environment. Changes that could reverse damages caused by a consumer-oriented society while ensuring a habitable world for future generations are examined. On September 18, viewers of “Addicted to Plastic” will see how the long-term effects of plastic materials have impacted all ecosystems and human activity. The film explores possible recycling or down cycling solutions for plastic products. “Dirty Business,” which is scheduled for September 25, investigates the social and environmental costs of coal power and clean coal technology. The efforts of energy innovators to employ viable renewable alternatives to coal power are featured in the film.

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Cellist Natasha Farny Presents Two Recitals In September

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Petite Suite for four-hand piano, Poulenc’s Cello Sonata and the Faure Piano Quartet The SUNY Fredonia School in C minor. There is no charge of Music presents a faculty re- for this event. cital featuring cellist Natasha On Saturday, Sept. 29 at 4 Farny on Saturday, Sept. 15 p.m., the School of Music at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. presents “Lady of Boston: 29 at 4 p.m. in Rosch Recital Songs of Margaret Ruthven Hall on the SUNY Fredonia Lang,” featuring The Fredonia campus. Chamber Singers under the The September 15 perfordirection of Assistant Conmance of Early 20th-Century ductor Patrick Rose, tenor Parisian Chamber Music Donald George and pianist includes guest pianists WilLucy Mauro performing the liam Wolfram and Gary songs of the late Romantic Hammond, along with the Boston composer Margaret Fredonia string faculty mem- Lang. The great grand-niece ber David Colwell (violin) of Ms. Lang, Natasha Farny, and David Rose (viola). The will assist on the cello. concert will include Debussy’s Contributed Article

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Dunkirk Farmer’s Market Roberto Fred Farms, Someday Maybe Farms, Cuqui Spanish Dunkirk Chamber of Commerce food and Tony’s Waffles. ReguDunkirk’s Farmers and Arlar weekly spots have been tisans Market, presented by filled by Rebecca’s Garden D&F Travel, continues to grow handmade glass gifts and Anin it’s location at Lark and nie K’s cupcakes. The Market Fourth Street every Thursday will continue every Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. through October 4 and Senior This week will feature wine Citizens may use their Farmtasting and sales by Woodbury er’s Market Nutrition Program Vineyards from 2:00 to 6:00 coupons available from the p.m. Office for the Aging. Local businesses that are at This week joining Woodbury the market every week include Contributed Articlee

Vineyards is market sponsor Univera Healthcare to answer questions about health care needs. Also joining the market is The Resource Center, a participating sponsor, who has displayed consumer artwork for both sale and patron appreciation. Cornell Cooperative Extension’s WIC program provides nutritional information while Chautauqua Adult Day Care provides Latino Outreach and Spanish/English

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ditional jazz musicians from all over the United States, playing more than 24 hours of Jazz standards and music from the American Songbook. On September 16-20, Chautauqua will hold its first-ever traditional Jazz workshop including ensemble workshops, coaching, jam sessions and performance opportunities in student groups and with faculty members. After the workshop, Toczydlowski says that the Jazz party begins, providing an oppor-

translation. Dunkirk’s Farmers and Artisans Market is managed by the Community Chamber Development Corp in conjunction with the Dunkirk Chamber of Commerce. Promotion of Agri-business; the Buy Local, Buy Quality program; and downtown development are all points of emphasis for the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce.

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tunity for musicians to be on stage with people they have been studying under. “The hotel dining room is turned into a jazz club,” complete with a stage, he adds. For additional information on Jazz at Chautauqua event, visit www.jazzatchq. com and those interested in the Farm to Table Dinner may visit visit: http://bit.ly/ Farm2TableFall12. For a complete list of all Athenaeum events, visit www. athenaeum-hotel.com, or call 1-800-821-1881.

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Annual Harvest Festival about. “We have over 30 vendors and crafters,” said Horner. “Some are food, some are jewelry, some are handmade items and so forth like that. ...As far as a ‘harvest fest,’ it isn’t quite what by Mallory Dietenbach you think it is.” Star Contributing Writer The festival will be kicked off The air has been getting chiller Friday, Aug. 31 with the band “Endless Summer” who will be as summer begins to make playing live at the gazebo at 7 way for fall. Students return p.m. After the band, ﬂare lightto school and people begin ing will be at 8:30 at the lake to slowly migrate indoors. However, there will be one last and fireworks at 9 p.m., which hurrah for summer Labor Day will be new this year. weekend when the Annual On Saturday, Sept. 1, there Harvest Festival at Findley will be a huge artist display in Lake in Mina starts. the gazebo park area. There will be a “coolest grandparent” This will be the 15th year the contest, which will be going on Harvest Festival has taken place. It started with a harvest throughout the festival. There also will be lots of live music from the farmers of the area, which be going on at different although Jeff Horner, the current coordinator, is unsure venues which will carry on who started it. However, while into Sunday. the Harvest Festival got its The festival will be wrapped name from the fall harvest, up on Sunday, Sept. 2 with a that isn’t what the festival is all

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Country Music All-Star Tribute At Seneca Allegany Events Center For Five Day This September experience and regularly performs tribute shows throughSeneca Gaming and Entertainment out Las Vegas and across the Country music fans will hear country. By name, the persome of the best songs from formers are: Dean Simmons Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, as Garth Brooks; Corrie Sachs Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton as Reba McIntire; Roy Hamand Shania Twain in one con- mock as Willie Nelson; Sherry cert this September at Seneca Gordon as Dolly Parton, and; Allegany Events Center for the Stacey Summers Whitton as low-cost of $20. From Sept. Shania Twain. 26 to 30, “A Country Music The concerts take place just All-Star Tribute” will occupy we noticed that the Kids Got as Seneca Allegany Casino the Seneca Allegany Events Talent contest had grown. So, & Hotel gears up for openCenter and include some of we have lots of interest in that, the very best impersonators ing part of its expanded hotel and we decided to expand tower to the public – which direct from Las Vegas. that.” will nearly double available The 90-minute show includes rooms from 212 to 413 when The festival will go from 5 to performances of the very best complete later this fall. To 9:30 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 hits from country music’s best p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 performers, with songs such as learn more about “A Country Music All-Star Tribute” and to p.m. on Sunday. “Friends in Low Places,” “9 to book rooms at the expanded The event will be free to the 5,” “Georgia on My Mind” and hotel tower, visit www.Luxurypublic. many others. The performWorthSharing.com. ers look, sound and act like the stars, and are backed by a About Seneca Allegany Casino live band. The choreographed & Hotel show also includes some sto- Seneca Allegany Casino & Horytelling, comedy and group tel is nestled at the foot of the performances. majestic Allegany Mountains along the New York/PennsylTickets start at $20 for each vania border and is located show and are on sale now Cracken. One of New York’s off exit 20 of the Interstate at all Seneca Casino box ofbusiest freelance musicians, he 86 near U.S. Route 219. The fices, Ticketmaster.com, all is currently Principal Bassoon property is open 24 hours a Ticketmaster locations, or with the American Symphony day, seven days a week and by phone at 800-745-3000. Orchestra, The New York 365 days a year. Guests can Matinee shows at 1:30 p.m. Pops, Musica Sacra, Opera enjoy 2,000 slot machines and take place on Wednesday, Orchestra of New York, the 33 table games, seven dining Sept. 26, Thursday, Sept. 27, Oratorio Society, at the Bard and Sunday, Sept. 30. Evening locations, live entertainment Music Festival, Bard Summershows at 7 p.m. take place on and a AAA Four Diamond scape, and at the OK Mozart Friday, Sept. 28, and Saturday, Award-winning hotel with Festival in Bartlesville, OK. 212 deluxe hotel rooms, a spa Sept. 29. and salon, fitness center and Register online by Sept. 14. The impersonators form a indoor pool. Please visit www. The cost is only $25 per stuveritable “A-list” of entertain- LuxuryWorthSharing.com for dent, and parents and teachers from Las Vegas. Each has more information. ers are invited to attend at no upwards of 10 to 20 years of charge. Enrolled participants will receive free lunch on campus and a complimentary keepsake gift. For details: visit www.fredonia. edu/music/community/drd Contributed Article

“Kids Got Talent” contest at 2 p.m. This is a contest where children ages 5 to 15 compete with each other for cash prizes for first through third place. “It’s actually gotten bigger each year,” said Horner. “We used to do a regular idol, like the American Idol and the Chautauqua Idol. We had our own for about four years, but it actually sort of diminished in having entrees. But the kids,

Registration now open for 7th Annual Double Reed Day at SUNY Fredonia

SUNY Fredonia will host the 7th Annual Double Reed day Sunday, Sept. 30

Contributed Article SUNY Fredonia School of Music

The SUNY Fredonia School of

Music is pleased to announce the 7th Annual Double Reed Day on Sunday, Sept. 30. A day designed exclusively for

high school double reed players, students will enjoy master classes with Fredonia faculty members Laura Koepke (bassoon), Sarah Hamilton (oboe), Mark DuBois (oboe), plus special guest conductor Craig Incontro from the Amherst Central School District. The day includes technique workshops, chamber music, instrument vendor booths, free minor repairs, and lunch on campus. Pre-registration is required for this intensive day of learning and fun. Details and registration forms are online at fredonia.edu/music/ community/drd or by calling the School of Music, 716-6733151. This year’s special guest artist is bassoonist Charles Mc-

It is time to stop the flood of people and businesses leaving our state because of high taxes. According to the nonpartisan Tax Foundation, for 19 of the last 22 years, New York State has ranked number one in state and local taxes collected from each resident ($6,157 per capita). And New York's 2012 business tax climate ranks an embarrassing 49th in the nation. We do lead in one key export - people fleeing high taxes. More than 3.4 million New Yorker’s, with combined annual earnings of $119 billion pulled up stakes and left for other states from 2000-2009. • New York leads the nation in taxes imposed on gasoline - $.49 per gallon. • Businesses operating in the State must divert 7.1% of their corporate income to State coffers. • The State is tops in cigarette taxes – a whopping $4.35 per pack. • A 17.78% state and local tariff is assessed on cell phone calls - #3 in the country. • Each National Grid customer pays more than $170 per year to defray the company’s taxes. New York’s State’s lack of fiscal management is chasing away people, businesses and jobs. It’s time to make better choices so we can turn this boat around and head in the right direction.

I’ve built a reputation for holding the government’s feet to the fire, fighting to reallgn the priorities of how we raise money, and how we spend it. And I have the business and leadership skills to get the job done. I fought for you for 16 years on the Buffalo Common Council, and then in Albany as a State Senator. I’m Co-Founder and Board Member Energy Cooperative of America, a former restaurant owner, and I’m currently a Grand Knight in the Knights of Columbus.

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Bassoon Chamber Music Concert Featuring Laura Koepke and Friends Chicago’s cold and snow for of music at Queens College, sunshine and warmth as third and Western Connecticut SUNY Fredonia School of Music horn with the Sarasota (FL) State University. She graduThe SUNY Fredonia School of ated from Baldwin-Wallace Opera Orchestra. AdditionMusic presents a faculty recital College and holds a Masters ally, Neil has performed with featuring bassoonist Laura the Symphony Orchestras of Degree and Artist Diploma Koepke with special guests from Yale University School of Kansas City, Milwaukee, St. on Tuesday, Sept. 11 at 8 p.m. Music, where she studied with Louis, Chicago and the Clevein Rosch Recital Hall on the land Orchestra with whom he Stephen Maxym and Frank SUNY Fredonia campus. This Morelli. toured to Vienna playing in event is free and open to the the famed Musikverein. public. This evening of chamber music is the first faculty recital of the new academic year and includes Richard Strauss’ Duo Concertino for clarinet and bassoon with guests Jay East (clarinet) and I-Fei Chen (piano), Georg Philipp Telemann’s Sonata IV for two bassoons with bassoon student Alex Davis, and Beethoven’s Sextet, Op. 71 with Andrew Seigel and Liz Widzinski (clarinet), Renee Dee (bassoon), Marc Guy and Neil Kimel (horn). In addition, Ms. Koepke will perform four short bassoon chamber pieces with members of her studio. Laura Koepke, Assistant Professor of Bassoon at the State University of New York at Fredonia, has performed with many of New York’s finest orchestras, including numerous concerts with the world-renowned Orpheus SUNY Fredonia bassoonist Laura Koepke will give a faculty recital with special guests on September 11 at 8pm in Chamber Orchestra, on European and US tours, and Rosch Recital Hall. at home in Carnegie Hall and Avery Fisher Hall. She has also Guest Artist Neil Kimel’s Sir Andrew Davis appointed performed with the Orchescareer as a horn player began Mr. Kimel as second horn to tra of St. Luke’s, American the Lyric Opera Orchestra as anything but a traditional Composers Orchestra, New of Chicago in 2008. When or predictable one. After York Pops, American SymNeil leaves the opera pit, he receiving a B.A. in Cinema phony Orchestra, Brooklyn Studies from the University of is the principal horn of the Philharmonic, New York City Wisconsin – Milwaukee, he Chicago Philharmonic with Opera, and the Westchester whom he has appeared as was invited to join the New Philharmonic. Since 1998, Ms. World Symphony in Miami soloist, a member of both the Koepke has been a member of Beach, Florida where he per- Barossa Wind Quintet and the internationally acclaimed formed under the baton of its Tower Brass of Chicago, as woodwind quintet, Quintet of music director, Michael Tilson well as a chamber music coach the Americas. Three recordThomas. Neil then returned to at Northwestern University. ings with the quintet include Privately, Mr. Kimel coaches his home town of Chicago “Dancing in Columbia” (MSR where diverse performance musicians of all instruments Classics,) “Karel Husa-Recol- opportunities included back- in audition preparation and lections” (New World Reing up various acts on Oprah mental techniques that lead cords,) and “Sounds of Brazil” Winfrey’s popular television players to a more consistent (MSR Classics.) Ms. Koepke show, ﬂying to Hawaii to per- performance. has performed as a guest artist form with soprano Charlotte Mr. Kimel is also the featured with Zephyros Winds, North Church, playing in presenter for the School of Country Chamber Players, Music’s first Health and Suca pit for a Broadway show, Sequitur, and the Chamber cess Symposium on Sepand recording numerous Music Society of Lincoln tember 10. The symposium Center. Also a member of the commercial jingles. Summers includes workshops and sesCuriously Strong Winds, Ms. were filled with performances sions throughout the day and Koepke has performed at the with many festival orchestras a special presentation in the Bard Festival, Bang on a Can, including Spoleto USA, the evening. Additional clinicians and Festival of the Hamptons. National Orchestral include Joaquin Farias from Other festival appearances Institute, and the Tanglewood Seville, Spain, and Maxine include the Lincoln Center Music Center where Mr. Davis from NYC. The main Festival, Bar Harbor Music Kimel was awarded both the topics of the day will be Focal Festival, Maverick Concerts, C.D. Jackson Memorial Prize Dystonia among performers, and the Weekend of Chamber and the Harry Shapiro Award Feldenkrais as a technique Music Festival. Ms. Koepke for Outstanding Brass Playing. for performers, and effective joined the SUNY Fredonia He then won the position of preparation for abnormally music faculty in 2007. Previsecond horn with Chicago’s stressful situations, such as ous teaching positions include Grant Park Orchestra in 2000 interviews or performance New York University, Manhat- with whom he has appeared auditions. Details about this tan School of Music Pre-colon 7 recordings. The winevent will be available online lege, Aaron Copland School ters found Mr. Kimel ﬂeeing at Fredonia.edu/music. Contributed Article

YMCA Offers Swim Lessons day mornings. Jamestown YMCA Preschool and School age lessons teach stroke development, The Y has been leading the water safety and endurance way in swim instruction in Jamestown since the 1920s and to children of varying abilities. These lessons are offered will continue to do so with the next session of swimming Saturday mornings, Monday through Thursday evenings, beginning Sept. 10. with a new 6:15 class added The Y offers lessons for stuTuesday. The Y also offers lesdents 6 months to 97 years sons geared specifically toward old. For infants 6 to 36 months teens and Adults, these classes the Y offers parent with child are taught Monday evenings. classes that get the children acclimated to the water through The fall session will also host a water polo class on Wednesday songs and rhymes. These afternoons. classes are offered Monday evenings, Tuesday and SaturAll evening lessons are either Contributed Article

preceded or followed by a half hour of practice time for all students enrolled in that day’s lessons to enjoy the water and practice the skill they have learned. If your schedule does not fit into one of the class times the Y also offers personalized swim instruction at the convenience of the student. For a complete description of levels, list of times and days offered please visit jamestownymca.org or contact Maria Roehmholdt at maria@ jamestownymca.org.

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Sixth Annual Cummins Run For Literacy Announced

Contributed Article Prendergast Library

Cummins Inc., Jamestown Engine Plant, will sponsor its sixth annual 5K run/walk on Saturday, Sept. 29, to benefit the Prendergast Library Literacy Center. Runners will begin at 9 a.m. with walkers following five minutes later. The event begins and ends at the library at 509 Cherry St., Jamestown. Athletes will run down city streets, through Lake View Cemetery, and back. The event supports efforts by the Library Literacy Center to train volunteer tutors and match them with adult learners to work on basic reading, writing, math, and English as a Second Language. Many students are working toward their GED. Registration and packet pickup will take place between 8 and 8:45 a.m. the morning of the race on the Cherry Street side of the library. T-shirts will be provided to the first 200 people who register. The nonrefundable registration fee is $17. Registration forms are available at the library or online. Forms and checks, made

Participants start off strong in front of the library during the 2011 Cummins Run for Literacy.

payable to James Prendergast Library, are to be sent to Cummins Run for Literacy, Prendergast Library, 509 Cherry St., Jamestown, N.Y., 14701. There will be awards for overall top male and female runner, and male and female first and second place in various age categories. Awards will be also given to walkers. The library will serve refreshments and present awards on the lawn at the corner of Cherry and Fifth streets. In

case of rain, participants will use the Fifth Street entrance into the library. Timing is provided by Smiley Miles. Race results will be posted on www.prendergastlibrary.org and www. SmileyMiles.com. For more information about the Cummins Run for Literacy, contact librarian Bobbie Caswell at 484-7135, Ext. 236.

Musical Entertainer for Kids to Visit Library

The program is made possible in Prendergast Library part by support Prendergast Library will play from the United host to Glenn Colton of OrArts Appeal of chard Park at Chautauqua Coun6:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 7, in ty Projects Pool its Fireplace Room. Grant Program. The musician will be the “Glenn was infeatured performer for the spired as a young finale to the library’s Summer child to become Reading program. Refresha professional ments and activities from 5:30 musician; maybe to 6:30 p.m. will precede his the same thing will performance. happen to someone “This event has been designed in the Jamestown as a special treat for everyone audience,” Mrs. who participated in Summer Blair said. Reading. It’s also an opportuGlenn Colton will appear at 6:30 p.m. Colton makes nity to showcase the library’s Sept. 7, in the Fireplace Room about 300 appear- Friday, at Prendergast Library to sing and play materials and services at the ances each year the guitar as the ﬁnale to the Summer start of the school year,” said and has performed Reading Program. Refreshments and Children’s Librarian Valle Blair. more than 6,000 activities from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. will precede his program. live, educational concerts for “Glenn was age of 9. He played guitar in children. Shows by inspired as a this versatile performer range a high school jazz ensemble and formed a three-piece rock from patriotic tunes to music young child band. As a student at Buffalo through the decades. Some to become a focus on a theme such as sum- State College, he performed in professional various groups and as a solo mer fun or cyber safety. act. After earning a bachelor’s musician; maybe The performer received the degree in business and certiSchool Administrators Assothe same thing fication in elementary educaciation of New York State Don tion, he continued writing will happen to Munson Friend of Education songs and honing his skills as someone in Award in 2011, and was ina children’s entertainer until the Jamestown ducted into the Buffalo Music 1993, when he founded Glenn Hall of Fame in 2009. audience,” Mrs. Colton Shows – Educational He has released 10 full-length Concerts for Kids. Blair said. recordings of original material For more information about and two eBooks called “Bark” his Jamestown appearance, and “Thinkin’ Lincoln.” Colton, who sings and plays which is free and open to the the guitar, is expected to pres- Colton remembers listenpublic, call 484-7135, Ext. 234. ent a high-energy concert that ing to his father play an old The library is located at 509 includes audience participanylon string guitar. He started Cherry St., Jamestown. tion. taking guitar lessons at the Contributed Article

Jamestown YMCA Offers Lifeguarding Class

camps. Due to the growing demand for lifeguards in the area Jamestown YMCA the Jamestown YMCA will be The Jamestown YMCA was offering a fall Waterfront Lifeone of the first in Chautauguard 2012 class this Sept. The qua County to offer the new Waterfront Lifeguarding 2012 American Red Cross Waterwill begin on Saturday Sept. front Lifeguarding 2012. This 8 and run for 4 Saturdays in is the most current program Sept. 8, 15, 22, and 29. Classes available and it implements the will run from 9am until 5pm latest science for CPR, First and include both classroom Aid, and AED standards and and water exercises. Students the latest in aquatic rescues. must pass entry requirements, The Y’s annual spring and attend all classes and pass all summer classes certified just written and water skills to be under 50 new guards for certified. Class size is limited, the county parks, pools, and Contributed Article

so pre registration is encouraged. Cost for the class is $200 for Members and $250 for potential members of the Y. Upon successful completion of this class, students will be certified in American Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguarding 2012, First Aid, CPR-PR and AED. Students must be 15 by the final day of class. For more information please contact the Jamestown YMCA Aquatics office at 716-664-2802 ext 233.

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Business Profile: Portage Pie

Your Retirement Is Deﬁnitely Worth Planning For You’ve heard it said before: Timing is everything. Especially when it comes to starting your Social Security benefits. More than 90% of working Americans are counting on Social Security to replace part of their current incomes when they retire, but the truth is the majority of those already drawing benefits receive permanently reduced amounts due to ill-informed timing decisions. In fact, many Americans fail to take into account the true impact of factors such as age, job status, taxes and marital status when deciding when to start receiving benefits. And that can prove to be a costly mistake.

Portage Pie, located at 42 N. Portage St. in Westﬁeld, has been in business for just over a year. Owners Jack and Colleen thayer have found the pie business to be a successful and creative niche.

(grown) son’s Legos on eBay. But it’s a not a decision they regret. “It’s been a wild ride,” said Colleen- her baker’s smile accented with confectioner’s sugar. “But it’s been awesome. We have three ovens and we have days that we have 80 pies coming through. We’re here sometimes from 6:30 a.m. until 10 p.m.” After an article published by the Buffalo News, Portage Pie saw their sales skyrocket. “We haven’t had to advertiseit’s all been word of mouth,” said Colleen. “It’s just hard to get a good, homemade pie anymore. Young women aren’t making them as much as they used to, and it’s hard to find a place that can make them. I tell everyone- if you want to be successful, open a pie shop!” While the growth has been indicative of their great success, the Thayer’s have plans in place to help accommodate their fast-growing business. “We’re bringing our son in to work so we can sleep a little,” said Colleen. “But we’ve reached our max. I won’t buy a commercial oven- I don’t think they work as well as the little guys, and they’re too hot.” Colleen uses three regular kitchen ovens- all electric. She totes they “cook more evenly and maintain the right temperature.” Eventually, Colleen wants to The thayers hard at work in their kitchen. Colleen employs get into shipping their piesthe use of three household electric ovens to provide her but that’s for the future. outstanding pies. “Right now, we’re doing great,” white door) of Portage Pieways enjoyed it- and when the said Thayer. “I love what I donestled in the oldest storefront opportunity came for [Portage absolutely love it.” building in the village of Pie], we jumped on it.” Customers interested in havWestfield. A humble sidewalk Th e Th ayer family went ing some of Thayer’s great pies sign simply says, ‘Open Pies,’ through a rough few years. can take a trip to Westfield, and what waits under the sign Jack was laid off of his job but it’s strongly recommended of Portage Pie is an oasis of of 25 years at Ethan Allen in you order ahead. Thayer rarely heavenly proportions. Mayville, and they lived “in has every pie that she makes “We’ve been at this since last poverty from 2003 until last in stock- it’s hard to keep that year, and I tell you- you have year,” Colleen said- with no many fresh pies available when no idea what an awesome job hint of sorrow or shame. “But people keep buying them. it is,” said Colleen Thayer, who we kept our credit good in owns and operates Portage Pie case something like this came Portage Pie is located at 42 North Portage St. in Westfield. with her husband, Jack. “I’m up.” Their hours are Wednesday living the dream!” In a time when banks weren’t through Saturday from 10 a.m. After stepping into the little lending to new businesses with to 6 p.m. and Sundays from storefront, a small counter ‘different’ ideas, the Thayers 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They can be with a few baked pies on it will ended up buying the building reached by phone at 716still let your mind wander- “is with some savings, a $15,000 232-4036 or online at www. this really pie heaven?” But credit card and by selling their portagepie.com. after you’ve tasted just one of Thayer’s pies, there’s no going Star Copy Editor back to a supermarket. Jack Handey once said, “When I speak from personal experiyou die, if you get a choice of going to regular heaven or pie ence, as Colleen rewarded my visit with a warm piece heaven, choose pie heaven.” of pumpkin pie- my favorWhile Jack Handey isn’t a ite. Along with a serving (or theologian by any means- we four) of her fresh, extra-fatty thankfully don’t have to wait whipped cream, my bar for until death to take part in pie delicious pie has been raised heaven- it can found right on so far that only my wife’s ring Portage Street in Westfield. could get her over it. Take a drive on scenic North “I used to bake 40 or 50 pies Portage Street and take the a week for my sister-in-law’s walk up to the pearly gates (or fruit stand,” said Thayer. “I alBy Scott Wise

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Edgewood Communities to Host Seminar to Help Caregivers Contributed Article Lutheran Social Services

Edgewood Communities on the Lutheran Campus in Jamestown is hosting its fourth program in the Best of Times Seminar Series. Janell Sluga, Geriatric Care Manager Certified with Senior Life Matters, will present a seminar on the “Help Options available To Caregivers and How to Pay for Them”. It will be held Thursday, Sept. 6, 6:30 p.m. at Warner Place, Aldren Avenue located on the Lutheran Campus. “Care giving usually happens gradually over time,” Mrs. Sluga said. “Then all of a sudden caregivers are asking ‘How did this happen?’ as they reach the point where they are feeling overwhelmed.” Mrs. Sluga will share information about the services and different levels of care available throughout the community. “The first thing I ask is ‘What are your personal goals?’” she said. “Do you want to stay in your home or move out?” Based on the response, she can begin to help people navigate all the options. “There are choices for those who want to remain in their homes and there are options for those who don’t want to deal with home maintenance and yard work. Asking for help does not

mean failure. It’s best to reach out early for a little assistance

so they can age well. Edgewood Communities is located

(Lt. To rt.) Janell sluga, geriatric care manager for senior life matters at lutheran reviews options available for caregivers and how to pay for them, with bob terreberry, program coordinator for the foster grandparent program and shirley vario, ofﬁce assistant for rsvp. Ms. Sluga is offering a free program for the community on thursday, september 6th at warner place on the lutheran campus in Jamestown.

before having to make major decisions, especially during or after a crisis.” she said. The program is free. Reservations are appreciated by calling Patty Eckwahl at 720-9122. The Best of Times Seminar Series is sponsored by Edgewood Communities at Lutheran, the ‘go to resource’ for senior living. The series provides information and support to help people plan well

on the Lutheran Campus off Meg Falconer Street in Jamestown. Lak who Units include one and two bedroom apartments, duplex be t May homes and the new Smartit m ment® Building. For more information about the seminar the or Lutheran Housing, call Ms. Her Eckwahl or log onto www. with lutheran-jamestown.org/ Met Meg senior-housing. spo pur Any abo the acco dric Tue

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Honoring History

Founder And President Emeritus Of The International Human Rights Law Institute Honored At Jackson Center Contributed Article

Sale of County Home is Opportunity

Robert H. Jackson Center

On Sunday, August 26, 2012, the Joshua Heintz Award for Humanitarian Achievement was bestowed on Distinguished Research Professor of Law Emeritus M. Cherif Bassiouni at the Robert H. Jackson Center in Jamestown, N.Y. The ceremony was held at a dinner that kicked off the Jackson Center’s 6th Annual International Humanitarian Law Dialogs, hosted at the Chautauqua Institution on August 26 to 28. The Dialogs help advance the work of Robert H. Jackson and the Nuremberg Trials as the genesis of modern international criminal law. M. Cherif Bassiouni is a Distinguished Research Professor of Law Emeritus, and founder and President Emeritus of the International Human Rights Law Institute, DePaul University College of Law. Bassiouni has previously served as Member, then Chairman, of the Security Council’s Commission to investigate war crimes in the former Yugoslavia (199293); Commission on Human Rights’ Independent Expert on The Rights to Restitution, Compensation and Rehabilitation for Victims of Grave Violations of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (1998-2000); Vice-Chairman of the General Assembly’s Ad Hoc Committee on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court (1995); and Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the 1998 Diplomatic Conference on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court. In 1999, Bassiouni was

nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his contributions to international criminal justice and the creation of the International Criminal Court. He has received numerous medals and awards for his service to the international community. The Joshua Heintz Award for Humanitarian Achievement’s benefactor is Joshua Heintz of Syracuse, NY. Heintz is a partner at Gilberti, Stinziano, Heintz & Smith, P.C. Outside of his law practice, Heintz is passionate about creating avenues for institutions of higher education to serve the community at large. He was a principle figure in the creation of the Syracuse University College of Law’s internationally recognized Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism. Heintz also serves on the Board of Trustees at Syracuse University and is also on the Board of Directors of the Robert H. Jackson Center. The inscription made on the crystal obelisk presented by Joshua Heintz honored Bassiouni as “A compassionate visionary dedicated to the

pursuit of justice who leaves a legacy in international humanitarian law.” The Robert H. Jackson Center’s mission is to advance the legacy of Robert H. Jackson—U.S. Supreme Court Justice and Chief U.S. Prosecutor of the major Nazi war criminals following WWII at the International Military Tribunal (IMT) trial at Nuremberg—through education and exhibits, and by pursuing the relevance of his ideas for future generations. The Center is located at 305 East Fourth Street, Jamestown, NY. Tours are available 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday though Friday and from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturdays. E-mail info@roberthjackson.org or visit www.roberthjackson.org for additional information, or contact the Robert H. Jackson Center directly at 716 4836646. The Center can also be found on Facebook (“Robert H. Jackson Center” fan page) & Twitter (follow “RHJCenter”).

Tuesday Club to Hear About Haiti

Mayville Tuesday Club members enjoyed exploring the village’s historical museum, conducted by volunteer Tony Brancato, museum member. Next to him is Jean Kelsey, museum board member and club secretary, as they enjoy watching a long-ago woman as she is about to lift a very heavy, old-fashioned iron to ﬁnish her day’s chores.

enjoyed learning about and touring Mayville’s Historical Mayville Tuesday Club Society Museum, presented by Meghan Bartok, a Chautauqua Tony Brancato, member. The Lake Central School senior building, he noted, was previwho visited Haiti this year, will ously a railroad station and be the guest speaker for the was replaced after an 1865 fire. Mayville Tuesday Club when “In the 1880s,” he added, “it it meets at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 4 at became a tourism place for lots the Mayville Library. of visitors to Mayville. Then Her visit to Haiti in April was there were a hundred plus with the Bemus Point United hotels around the lake, sixty of Methodist Church mission. them having docks.” Meghan will describe her reWhat the expansive museum sponsibilities, expectations and contains is “Mayville in the purpose of the mission. olden days,” Brancato noted. Anyone interested in hearing Examples range from benches about Meghan’s visit or joining from the early depot, area fire the club is welcome to attend, departments’ memorabilia, an according to Dianne Goooriginal voting machine and drich, club president. everything in between. Tuesday Club members Because the building is not Contributed Article

heated, the museum is only open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Hours then are 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays through Sundays. In addition, school and tour groups spring through fall may make appointments for special tours,” according to Jean Kelsey, club secretary and museum board member. “Although there is no cost to visit, donations are always welcome.” Mrs. Goodrich reminds those members who were not present last month that dues are now payable for the 201213 year. The Tuesday Club was organized in 1895 and federated in 1896 and meets seven Tuesdays of the year.

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The high level of skill and care in which the services are provided by the employees within the County Home are a valued asset of our community. The services provided by the County Home to our residents are important. Both the jobs and services at the County Home must be preserved. It is the Chamber of Commerce and Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier’s position that County officials should move forward with sale of the home in an effort to save jobs, preserve needed services and lessen the burden on the County tax payer. When County Government sent out the request for proposals (RFP) for purchase of the home several specific criteria were developed based on a variety of concerns that were raised by the community regarding sale of the home. Only proposals that include the continued operation of the Chautauqua County Home as a skilled nursing facility for a period of ten years will be considered. Current union employees only will be guaranteed offers of employment provided they file an application and pass a background check. The proposer must include what protections or preferences, if any, would be provided with regard to the jobs, salary levels and benefits for current employees in various positions, and for what periods of time. The proposer must include what their experience is and what they will offer to Chautauqua County concerning issues such as staff train-

ing, relationship with family members, resident activities, and enhancing resident and facility quality of life. Preference to admission shall first be given to Chautauqua County residents. The winning proposer will guarantee to meet or exceed an 80% threshold of residents who are from Chautauqua County. Current residents at the Chautauqua County Home shall have the right to remain in the facility as long as they wish. The County will be given a say in how the County Home is run in the future. Creating these criteria should help alleviate concerns regarding maintaining the services provided the home and the jobs available at the home. The County Home is losing money. An independent audit performed by BWB in August 2012 concluded that the County Home lost $1.8 million in 2010 and over $3 million in 2011. A very balanced third party study was performed by the Center for Governmental Research (CRG) and their findings were released just this past week. There is a great deal of depth to the study and recommendations. I will note that CRG projects that in the next three years (2013 – 2015) that the County Home is expected to yield significant annual deficits (averaging as much as $3.5 million per year). The CGR study states that under the assumption that the County remains in the business of operating the County Home and Inter Government Transfer (IGT) payments continue at current levels, the direct costs to taxpayers to continue allocating dollars match and draw down the IGT funds would be about $1.25 million. The bottom line is that the County Home as currently structured and operated cannot stand alone without taxpayer subsidy. There are currently two offers on the table to purchase the home including a purchase offer for $16 million and a second for $16.5 million. Having gone through the RFP process the County has proven that there is a definable cash value attached to the home. Whether the offers are the right offers and which offer is the right

offer has to be analyzed, but at face value the County Home is an asset, an asset inclusive of the people who work there, that has significant value in the private market. So, here are the facts, we know without an infusion of federal and local tax dollars the County Home operation is losing money. We know that even under the best scenario, which would include significant investments in technology and operations, the County Home will continue to lose money. We know the cost of health care continues to rise. We know federal and state resources are depleted and with that there will likely be no increases in Inter Governmental

Current residents at the Chautauqua County Home shall have the right to remain in the facility as long as they wish. The County will be given a say in how the County Home is run in the future. Creating these criteria should help alleviate concerns regarding maintaining the services provided the home and the jobs available at the home. Transfers and could possibly be decreases. We know the County Home is an asset that has value in the private market and there are willing buyers. We know that once sold the home will continue to serve the community members who need care and the facility will continue to provide jobs. We know that once the home is sold to a private firm there will be a much needed addition to our County tax base. Based on these facts we urge the County leaders to continue to move forward in pursuing the sale of the County Home.

Business After Hours – a Look at the “New” Train Station The Jamestown Community Chamber of Commerce is offering members a sneak peak at the renovated, historic train station on West 2nd Street on

Thursday, September 6! This event, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., is offered to pre-registered Chamber members for just $5 and will include complimen-

tary hors d’oeuvres. Registration is available through the Chamber’s website at www. chautauquachamber.org or by calling 484-1101.

Health Insurance for Business Seminar Sept. 13 The Community Chamber Development Corporation, a subsidiary of the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce, will hold a seminar for small businesses on Thursday, Sept. 13 at Roberto’s at the Fenton Grill, 2 East Second Street, Jamestown. Registra-

tion begins at 8 a.m., with the presentation to go from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. The session will focus on health care options for businesses, including possibly tax credits, affordable options, and the impact of the Affordable Care Act. In addition the sponsor of this event, The Buf-

falo Agency, will provide an overview of Long Term Care Insurance. This event is open to both Chamber members and non-members. Please register by calling the Chamber at 366-6200 or 484-1101, or visit our website at www.chautauquachamber.org.

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The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet will give area business people a close up

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names of the award winners and further details will be sent out soon.

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Legislature Leadership Announces Bipartisan Support for 4H

Funding Restoration under 2013 Budget critical to Agricultural Community and agriculture- related businesses is vital to the economy of our county.” Majority Leader Larry BarUp until 2007, county governmore and Minority Leader ment had annually provided Lori Cornell announced 4H with well over $100,000 today that they will work in funding support. Then in together to encourage the 2007, the budget line was cut inclusion of 4H funding in the 2013 County Budget. The to $70,000 for the next four consecutive years, until getting Leadership agrees with the further slashed to $25,000 in correlation between 4H and our county’s economic future the 2011 budget. Under the and contend that “zeroed out” current 2012 Budget, funding for 4H was eliminated funding in the current 2012 altogether. budget was shortsighted. According to Cornell, the Cornell stated, “Support for urgency for funding rein4H today is an investment in our local economy tomorrow. statement was brought to I also believe that funding 4H her attention by 4H families during this year’s County Fair says something about who and confirmed in subsequent we are as a county...what we believe to be our priorities and discussions with Chautauqua County’s 4H Director Emhow we chose to cherish and ily Kidd. Without county preserve our strong agriculsupport, 4H will eventually tural roots.” lose access to state and federal Barmore said, “Agriculture matching funds. is the number one industry Cornell continued, “I think it in Chautauqua County and I is very important to note that believe that training today’s as an organization, 4H does youth to manage these farms Contributed Article 4H

extensive fundraising themselves and depends upon the generosity of many area businesses and foundations for programming, projects and individual clubs. I know there is often the misconception that 4H is simply one of the many quality youth programs we are fortuned to have in Chautauqua County, when in reality, 4H extends beyond such a definition and is really more of a development opportunity for our local agricultural industry. There is also something to be said for the local economic impact of the feed and other provisions necessary for 4H youth to raise hundreds of animals each year.” Cornell and Barmore plan to watch carefully for the status of 4H as the Legislature awaits the County Executive’s Budget proposal in the coming weeks and promise to be strong advocates for its inclusion.

Bus, continued from page 1 respect what the bus means,” said Wise. “People gotta get ahead of the bus, gotta beat the bus, gotta pass the bus. No- take an extra three minutes and wait. It’s not going to ruin your day. Take a deep breath and pretend it’s your child- your loved one. We take it very seriously. You want to get a school bus driver mad- you pass their reds.” Some of the changes in Wise’s time at First Student has been in the safety procedures. Buses always had ﬂashing red lights, but when that proved to not be enough to stop traffic, ﬂashing stop signs were designed to stand out from the side of the bus when letting students on or off. Tenfoot yellow arms now unfold from each bus to ensure students pass a solid ten feet in front of the bus. “I take it a step further and make sure my kids look carefully before every move,” said Wise. “I encourage them to look out the door, look

forward and backward before they step off the bus, and I’m still watching them and my mirrors so a tragedy won’t happen.” While this may seem excessive, Wise has seen first-hand how careless some drivers can be. “Twice- twice- I’ve even had people pass me on the right-hand side (the side the student exits on) as I’m getting ready to drop my kids off,” said Wise. “Thankfully, out of that, I was able to get enough information both times to report and convict the drivers.” Unfortunately, conviction is generally not so successful in these cases. According to Schnur, drivers must get the license plate number, make, model and color of the vehicle. Additionally, a physical description of the driver and an exact description of the situation as it took place. While bus drivers do their best to gain this information, it’s nearly impossible to garner

when a vehicle is speeding by a stopped bus. “We need more communication with the schools and the public,” said Wise. “People need to know what happens in, on and around a bus while transporting children. All you see on the news is the bad stuff, but that’s only 1% of it. The majority of drivers really do give a darn about their kids and want to keep them safe.” In terms of safety on the bus, Wise is among a team of professionals who endeavor to keep a positive and encouraging atmosphere for their students. “If a student is acting up, I can talk to them while I’m driving,” said Wise. “But there have been times where I’ve had to pull over and address the situation. I don’t allow bullying. I don’t allow bad manners. My kids know what to expect. We’re consistent and we have to both gain their respect and give them ours.”

Pops, continued from page 1 contribute to our economy and tax base, and enhancing the quality of life for our residents. It truly is a shining gem.” The Pops will have its one and only fundraiser, “Brewfest,” on Thursday, Aug. 30, at 6:30 p.m. which will feature the music of Sean Patrick McGraw, and beer from brew-

eries including the Southern Tier Brewing Company, Ellicottville Brewing and Michelob Brewing Company. The Ticket price includes a tasting of draft beers, hot dogs, and bratwurst. The season ends with a special Labor Day Finale on Saturday, September 1, with a performance by CMA Female Vo-

calist of the Year Pam Tillis, who will perform with the Bemus Bay Pops Symphony. A special appearance will also be made by 2012 Chautauqua Lake Idol winner Heather Pawlak. The winning ticket of the 2013 Ford Mustang Convertible will also be drawn during the Pops season finale concert.

Invasive Species, continued from page 7 well as potentially disrupting established IPM programs. The SWD is a small fly, only 2-3 mm long, with yellowish brown coloration and prominent red eyes. Male SWD have dark spots on the wing tips. SWD larvae are white with a cylindrical body that tapers on both ends. The adult flies are difficult to distinguish from other small flies; however, if you find an abundance of small, white maggots in what were apparently healthy fruits

at the time of harvest, contact the Chautauqua County Cornell Cooperative Extension Offices. Monitoring and early, ongoing management is very important for this pest. Traps baited with vinegar have proven successful in capturing sometimes large numbers of adult SWD. Traps should be frequently checked, adding fresh vinegar. Research is ongoing to improve trap efficiency and develop a better

early warning system. Fruit should also be inspected for evidence of larval feeding. For more information on the identification, monitoring and management of SWD, or if you suspect you have SWD, please contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County 716-6649502 x 202, 204 or 224 or go online to: http://www.fruit. cornell.edu/berry/pestalerts/ drosophilapestalert.html

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Smaller dogs need more dental care Q: Are you aware of any genetic problems with small dogs that cause them to have excessive plaque buildup? If so, are there any remedies? — via email A: As a general rule, the smaller the dog, the faster the plaque buildup. For most dogs and cats, regular dental cleanings (as often as twice a year in some cases) are as important to pets’ long-term health as they are to ours. Keeping teeth in good health prevents bad breath, preserves teeth into old age, and protects their organs from the constant shower of bacteria caused by rotting teeth and gums. Over the course of a lifetime, good dental health will add significantly to your pet’s quality of life and perhaps even extend his lifetime. You should not attempt to clean your dog’s teeth with a dental pick because you likely will cause more problems than you’ll prevent — damaging the surface of the tooth enamel and, in so doing, giving bacteria a nice little niche to call home. Nor should you patronize a “no-anesthesia” groomer to clean your pet’s teeth, since all that does is make bad teeth look better cosmetically. Start your pet’s dental health regimen with a trip to your veterinarian, who should check your pet’s mouth, teeth and gums. Then he or she can make recommendations based on what is found. For many pets, that’ll mean a complete dentistry under anesthesia, and possibly some periodontal work and even the removal of broken or rotting teeth. After the problems are treated, athome care can keep things in good shape. Here are the basics: • Brush or wipe the teeth regularly. Use a toothpaste designed for dogs and cats a couple of times a week at least, although daily is better. A children’s soft toothbrush works well, as does one made especially for pets. You can also use a brush that fits over your fingertip, or plain gauze wrapped around your finger. Some vets suggest that gauze may be more readily accepted by cats, especially if dipped in tuna or clam juice first. • Offer teeth-cleaning foods and toys. Diets designed to scrape teeth may help, but these must be used in combination with regular brushing and with toys that help wipe the teeth. Soft chewies or a rope toy are best. Avoid chews that are rock-hard or are prone to breaking into sharp pieces, as these can break teeth or slice gums. Your veterinarian can also suggest rinses that help keep the teeth and mouth healthier. With proper home care, you’ll slow the buildup of plaque and increase the time between cleanings by your veterinarian. — Dr. Marty Becker Do you have a pet question? Send it to petconnection@gmail.com or visit Facebook.com/DrMartyBecker.

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If a dog or cat is going to mess, you’ll find it — with a bare foot By Gina Spadafori Universal Uclick

hen I was in high school, I signed up for physics and calculus. I knew that to become a veterinarian I would have to develop a far greater grasp of science and math than the one I seemed to have been born with. My physics teacher gave Dogs don’t understand guilt, but they know when it’s a good idea to hide. me a “C” out of mercy. My Of course, one can’t rest on one’s laurels. I’d calculus teacher wasn’t nearly as generous, and been working until recently on proving my I spent the rest of my academic career — high school and college — sticking as close to the Eng- theory that the affection level of pets is directly lish department as I could. I abandoned all hope related to the level of contrast between the color of veterinary medicine and settled (more or less) of their fur and that of the shirt you’re wearhappily into a career as a writer specializing in ing. I thought I had it nailed when I discovered that my black sweater was irresistible to white pet care and veterinary medicine. But that doesn’t mean I’m incapable of making cats. But then I noticed that my friend’s golden retriever was just as eager to snuggle no matter a brilliant scientific discovery. Oh sure, maybe mine doesn’t have anything to what I was wearing, shedding her long, silky fur without regard to my reputation as a scientist. do with mass or energy. And OK, so maybe the I’ve now shelved the Gina’s Law of Shedding in people who hand out the Nobel Prizes won’t be calling. But that doesn’t mean my discovery has favor of a field of study that shows more promno significance to the lives of millions of people. ise: the apparent ability of pets to do whatever is most embarrassing to you in front of the person Consider this: How often do you recognize the you’d be most mortified to have see it. Call it importance of, say, Einstein’s work in your Gina’s Law of That’s Not My Pet: I Think He daily life? Belongs to the Neighbors. Everyone who has spent more than a month When one of my dogs brought my dirty underwith a cat or dog has stepped squarely into my discovery. In fact, stepping in it is just the way I wear out to meet a person I’d just starting seeing (in what I hoped would become a romantic way), happened upon it. Call it Gina’s Law of the Well-Placed Pet Mess. I knew I was on to something. And then a friend called with the exciting news that her dog had No matter how large the floor, pet-related managed on a recent occasion to upchuck what organic matter will always be placed where a human being is most likely to plant a bare foot. was clearly a feminine hygiene product in front Poop, pee, barf or hairball — it doesn’t matter. If of a visiting minister. it lands on the floor, chances are you’ll step in it. With news like that, can you fault me for believing that my best scientific discoveries are Keep the cleaning supplies handy, and accept it as one of the absolute laws of nature. You have still in front of me? All that’s left is to name the phenomenon and wait for the media to call. no other choice.

Chinese-made treats still killing pets • Chicken jerky treats made in China and sold by several companies have been implicated in pet deaths, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has been unable to identify the source of the problem, and veterinary experts have cautioned people to read labels and avoid the treats. More recently, concerns have spread as complaints about sick pets have come in to the FDA about other Chinese-made treats. More than a thousand pets have been killed by the treats, according to the FDA. Some companies have so far refused to recall the products, which remain for sale through many retailers.

Veterinary Pet Insurance tracks the most popular — and oddest — names for dogs and cats. • Veterinary Pet Insurance dug through its database to come up with a list of the most unusual names for cats: Pico Del Gato, Dingleberry, Dumpster Kitty, Schnickelfritz, Koobenfarben, Sassy Pants Huska, Vincent Van, Kitty Gaga, Beefra and Mister Biggl. • According to LiveScience.com, dogs who are trained to help people with epilepsy are able to alert to a seizure almost an hour before it happens. These dogs join the wideranging ranks of dogs whose special skills help people cope with illness, including those who alert to falling blood sugar levels for diabetics. — Gina Spadafori

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.

Chautauqua County Humane Society Pet of the Week

Pet of the Week This week we are featuring “Bandit”. He is a ten-month-old coonhound mix. He is a young pup that needs some training. He loves to run in our Bark Park and play with his toys. Bandit has plenty of energy to keep up with an active family and would do best in a home that has time to exercise him well. He has a great face and a personality to match. If you think Bandit might be the dog for you, come and meet him at the Strunk Road Adoption Center. Once you look into those soft brown eyes, you will be hooked! Bandit’s adoption fee is reduced thanks to a grant from the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation. Jessica is still waiting for her new family!

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.

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Maple Grove, Silver Creek Square Oﬀ In Pivotal Week 1 Contest By Chris Winkler Star Sports Editor

There are some common diverging thoughts around the world of sports. Your first game is the most important. On the other hand, your first game doesn’t decide your season. Whatever Silver Creek and Maple Grove respectively want to believe will likely be determined after Friday night’s showdown in Silver Creek. You couldn’t ask for a bigger matchup on Opening night as WNY’s defending Class D champion Red Dragons head up Route 60 to face the Black Knights, the 2010 Class D champs, on what is sure to give somebody an early leg up on the division race. “It’s like last year, but better,” Silver Creek head coach Sean Helmer said about Class D. “Every game is important because there isn’t a nonleague to offer a little bit of a rest period. But it’s important for us to get off to a good start.” The winner of this game has gone on to win the sectional championship each of the last two years. As was the case two years ago, Maple Grove visited Silver Creek on Opening night, which the Black Knights won 33-7. It avenged a loss to Maple Grove the year before in 2009 that ended Silver Creek’s season in the sectional semifinals. Parallels perhaps, but certainly both of these squads are much different than last year let alone 2010. The biggest matchup is the battle in the trenches. Maple Grove returns a

Maple Grove and Silver Creek open the year with a highly anticipated Class D showdown Friday night in Silver Creek. (Photo by Dave Ahlstrom/Maple Grove Football)

bulk of their line that was so strong in last year’s run to the title. Silver Creek on the other hand, has some questions up front. Lee Wascher, Jon Scroxton, Mike Burns and Jake Swan anchor what is probably the best line in the county, let alone WNY. For Silver Creek, Tyson Brown, Steven Quinn and Marvin Curry will be part of the group in charge of winning those battles. If they can, that’s where Silver Creek can be dangerous. Running back Zeddie Williams can be a dominant force running the ball, while Anthony Morales and Tyler Bain give Helmer more options than he probably knows what to do with. But Silver Creek doesn’t have the only potential All-WNY running back in this game. Senior Oliver Simpson ran for nearly 1,000 yards last year despite splitting carries with John Nickerson.

Simpson averaged 10 yards per carry and figures to play the biggest role in the Red Dragons’ chances to repeat as sectional champions. The game will also break in two new quarterbacks, a common theme amongst Class D schools. For Silver Creek, it will be junior Nick Iskra. For Maple Grove, it’s senior Aaron Germain. But with this game having huge implications down the road, it’s hard to imagine either coach will stick too much on their first year quarterback. But, to downplay things a little, the first game certainly won’t decide who is moving on to regionals come November. All eight teams in Class D make the playoffs and you can bet either coach would prefer to win a possible second game if they had to choose between the two. The most important thing out of this game might be learning if Silver Creek

Fredonia State Hires Graham Through NCAA Grant Contributed Article

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FREDONIA, N.Y. — Fredonia State Athletics and Recreation secured a highly sought-after NCAA grant in order to hire Casey Graham as an assistant athletic trainer. She will also assume responsibilities in the new and expanded Blue Devil Fitness Center, due to open early next year. Graham comes to Fredonia State after serving as the head athletic trainer at Trinity High School in Camp Hill, Pa., and as a functional group fitness instructor in Carlisle, Pa. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, worked as an assistant athletic trainer at Elmira College for a year, and completed her Master's Degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion at California University of Pennsylvania. “Fredonia State,” Graham said, “has afforded me a tremendous opportunity to become a member of their staff, and I am eager to be a part of this NCAA program. I am looking forward to making a positive impact on the student-athletes and individuals that I will be working with in both the athletic training room and in the Fitness Center.” Her appointment, made possible through the NCAA Division III Ethnic Minority and Women's Internship Grant Program, was the culmination of a competitive selection process. The NCAA received 63 applications from

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NCAA D-III schools. Fredonia State received one of the 18 grants awarded in April. Fredonia State Assistant Director of Athletics/ Senior Woman Administrator Megan Valentine wrote the grant application with assistance from the Fredonia State Research Foundation. Valentine is a graduate of the internship program instituted 11 years ago when a study revealed that among the three NCAA divisions, D-III schools had the lowest percentage of ethnic minority and female coaches and Continued on pg 2

has a good enough of a line and if Maple Grove can find a way to move the ball consistently with many new players at skill positions. But, don’t fool yourself either. Both coaches will want this one badly. “We want to win every down, win every quarter and win every game one by one,” Helmer said. “And it starts with the first one.” Other Key Weekend Games: Stay in Class D with Frewsburg and Randolph (Friday, 7 p.m. at Frewsburg). The two teams split contests last season with Frewsburg defeating Randolph in the sectional semifinals on Randolph’s home turf. But, just to prove how first games don’t always mean a whole lot, Randolph defeated the Bears in the season opener a year ago, 27-25. Frewsburg got the last laugh. The beginning of the Rob Genco era starts for Dunkirk (Friday, 7 p.m. at Pioneer) as they take on Pioneer in a key league game. The Marauders will replace a bunch of starters as well and certainly will take on a new look in 2012. Non-league action for the Jamestown Red Raiders (Friday, 7 p.m. at Jamestown), but still nonetheless important as they take on Kenmore West. They ended the Blue Devils season last year in the sectional semifinals. Finally in Class DD, two early season favorites Clymer and Sherman/Ripley (Saturday, 1:30 p.m. at Sherman) open things up, likely making the winner the team to beat in the league. Dan Lictus (Clymer) and Trevor Interline (Sherman) are two of the best interior linemen in the county.

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New Coaches Named At JCC a baseball stadium in Springdale, Arkansas in 2009. Sisson is a graduate of the State University of New York at Brockport. As head men’s basketball coach at Roberts Wesleyan, Sisson helped lead the team to four national tournaments. “I look forward to continuing the success of the Jayhawks which Keith Martin has led over the last decade,” said Sisson. “We will continue to strive for excellence and balance in athletics, academics, and community.” Adams, who was the head baseball coach at Cerro Coso Community College in California from 1992 to 2010, earned an associate’s degree at Moorpark College, a bachelor’s degree at California State University, and a master’s degree at the University of San Francisco. During Adams’ tenure at Cerro Coso, 115 student athletes transferred to Division I, II, and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics universities and 11 joined professional baseball teams. Adams was named the Foothill Conference coach of the year in 1999 and 2000 after leading Cerro Coso to conference championships. After playing baseball during college, Adams played professionally for the California Angels before an elbow injury ended his career. BJ Salerno, who will be the assistant baseball coach, graduated from St. Bonaventure University. A member of the university’s baseball squad, Salerno started 152 straight games as

Contributed Article JCC Athletics

Jamestown Community College’s athletics department has announced the appointment of new head coaches in three of its Jamestown Campus athletic programs. George Sisson will be the women’s basketball coach. Dick Adams, the new coach of the baseball program, will be assisted by BJ Salerno. Robbie Waddington will coach the wrestling squad with assistance from Ryan Fralick. According to Eileen Goodling, vice president and dean of student development, “JCC athletic director Keith Martin and assistant athletic director Ben Lindquist have done an amazing networking job to connect with athletic coaching talent in these three sports. “Sisson, Adams, and Waddington will join an already strong cadre of Jayhawk coaches and will add tremendous energy and skill to the team,” Dr. Goodling said. “The real winners in the equation are the Jayhawk student athletes. We look forward to their enhanced success — both on and off the field — as a result of their athletic participation.” Sisson, whose prior experience includes coaching responsibilities at Eastern Nazarene College and Roberts Wesleyan College, was assistant coach of the JCC men’s basketball team from fall 2004 to spring 2009. He was assistant general manager of the Jamestown Jammers baseball program from 2002 to 2008, and became director of stadium operations for

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National TV Schedule This Week Ironmen To Play Jr. Sabres In Pre-Season Exhibition Series Contributed Article

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Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly will be without quarterback Tommy Rees, running back Cierre Wood and linebacker Carlo Calabrese, but the Irish will take on Navy in Ireland in one of the most anticipated season openers of all time. (AP Photo)

Thursday, Aug. 30

1 p.m., ESPN2 — All day coverage at the U.S. Open 7 p.m., ABC — Buffalo Bills at Detroit Lions 7 p.m., ESPN — CFB: South Carolina at Vanderbilt 10:15 p.m., ESPN — CFB: Washington State at BYU

Friday, Aug. 31

1 p.m., ESPN2 — All day coverage at the U.S. Open 8 p.m., ESPN — CFB: Boise State at Michigan State

Saturday, Sept. 1

9 a.m., CBS — CFB: Notre Dame vs. Navy (in Dublin, Ireland) 12 p.m., ESPN — CFB: Ohio at Penn State 12 p.m., ESPN2 — CFB: Northwestern at Syracuse 12 p.m., CBS — All day coverage at the U.S. Open 3:30 p.m., ESPN — CFB: Bowling Green at Florida 3:30 p.m., ABC — CFB: Miami at Boston College 4 p.m., FX — CFB: Colorado State vs. Colorado (in Denver, Colo.) 4 p.m., FOX — Fox Saturday Baseball Game of the Week 7 p.m., ESPN — CFB: Clemson at Auburn 7 p.m., ESPN2 — NASCAR Nationwide Series at Atlanta 7:30 p.m., FOX — CFB: Hawaii at USC 8 p.m., ABC — CFB: Michigan vs. Alabama (in Arlington, Texas) 10:30 p.m., ESPN2 — CFB: Arkansas State at Oregon

Sunday, Sept. 2

11 a.m., CBS — All day coverage at the U.S. Open 12 p.m., ABC — Grand Prix of Baltimore 3:30 p.m., ESPN — CFB: Kentucky at Louisville 3 p.m., NBC — Deutsche Bank Championship 7:30 p.m., ESPN — NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Atlanta 8 p.m., ESPN2 — Chicago White Sox vs. Detroit Tigers

Monday, Sept. 3

11 a.m., CBS — All day coverage at the U.S. Open 3 p.m., NBC — Deutsche Bank Championship 7 p.m., ESPN2 — Primetime at the U.S. Open 8 p.m., ESPN — CFB: Georgia Tech at Virginia Tech

Tuesday, Sept. 4

7 p.m., ESPN — New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays 7 p.m., ESPN2 — Primetime at the U.S. Open 10 p.m., ESPN — Major League Baseball

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — In preparation for the 2012-13 hockey season, the Buffalo Junior Sabres and Jamestown Ironmen will play against each other in a two-game “home and home” exhibition series with one game taking place at the Jamestown Savings Bank Arena on Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. Tickets for the exhibition game at the Jamestown Arena are $6 and can be purchased at the Arena Box Office or by calling 716-484-2624. The Jr. Sabres will host the first game of the series on Sept. 1, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Northtown Center at Amherst, 1615 Amherst Manor Drive. As Junior A programs, these are the top two ranked junior teams in Western New York hockey. As members of different leagues, however, these games will be the only occasions they will face each other this season. The Jr. Sabres compete as the only U.S. based club in the Ontario Junior

Hockey League, while the Ironmen compete in the U.S. based North American Hockey League. Both sides see these games as an ideal opportunity to test their talent while getting local hockey fans excited about the coming season. “I’m very excited, as are our boys, to get into game action,” said Buffalo Jr. Sabres Head Coach and General Manager Michael Peca. “We have had a tremendous buzz around

our team all summer and to be this close to the season you can feel that excitement. Getting the chance to play the Jamestown Ironmen will certainly test us and at the same time give our coaching staff an opportunity to evaluate our group in a true game setting. Jamestown always fields a tough group to compete against. It should make for some great hockey.” The Jamestown Ironmen

Sabres Foundation, Perry’s Ice Cream Team Up For ‘Day Of Caring’ Contributed Article Buﬀalo Sabres

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Sabres Foundation and Perry’s Ice Cream, in partnership with World Vision, today hosted an event that will provide school supplies to 4,000 disadvantaged students in the City of Buffalo for the upcoming school year. The event, which took place as part of the United Way’s Day of Caring, was hosted throughout the morning at First Niagara Center. “The Day of Caring is a tremendous event that really energizes people all over the city and encourages them to take an active role in improving our communities,” said Sabres Director of Community Relations Rich Jureller. “The Sabres Foundation recognized what an important event it is and wanted to get involved in a big way. We think giving 4,000 students the supplies they need to succeed in school next year is going to go a long

way in improving our community and we were overwhelmed by the support of the volunteers today.” Over 250 volunteers helped to pack school supplies — including notebooks, pens, pencils, dictionaries, calculators and more — into backpacks that will be delivered to city schools in the coming weeks. All the supplies were purchased and donated by the Sabres Foundation and Perry’s. “Partnering with the Buffalo Sabres Foundation to provide high school students in our community the supplies they need for their education will make a huge difference in the success of their school year,” said Perry’s Communications Manager Marissa Wilson. “The funds used toward this project from our Top Shelf Sundae sales were carefully considered and this project was more than worthy of our time and resources. We were also honored to have so many hard working and passionate volunteers on hand to support our day of car-

ing project today.” The Day of Caring is an annual event, held the third Wednesday of every August, and involves 3,370 volunteers from 155 companies completed 160 projects at 112 local agencies in Erie County. The United Way of Buffalo & Erie County brings people, organizations and resources together to improve community well being. For more information on the Day of Caring or the United Way, call 887-2626 or visit www.uwbec.org. The mission of the Buffalo Sabres Foundation is to stimulate, support and encourage organizations that serve Western New York which are committed to youth hockey initiatives; the health, wellness and education of underprivileged/ disadvantaged youth and military personnel; and the physically and mentally challenged athlete, by providing financial generosity and other platforms for their endeavors. Through such support, these organizations will realize their

highest potential, thereby allowing their members to gain the confidence and integrity necessary to succeed in life. Perry’s Ice Cream, founded in 1918 by H. Morton Perry and headquartered in Western New York, is a family-owned and operated fourth generation ice cream manufacturer with frozen distribution services. Since its humble beginnings, when hand churns and horse-drawn delivery wagons were used, Perry’s has maintained one of the most modern, state-ofthe-art production facilities in the country to produce over 13 million gallons of great tasting ice cream per year, passionately crafted the old-fashioned way. With over 300 employees, Perry’s sells and distributes to New York, Western Pennsylvania, New England and Northeastern Ohio. For additional information about Perry’s Ice Cream, visit: www.PerrysIceCream. com or www.facebook.com/ perrysicecream.

2012-13 Season Ticket Renewal Rate Reaches 99 Percent

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Sabres today announced that 99% of season tickets have been renewed for the upcoming Wednesday, Sept. 5 2012-13 season and the number of season tickets has been 1 p.m., ESPN2 — All day coverage at the U.S. Open capped at 15,400. This marks the second straight season the renewal rate has reached 99% and the season ticket waiting Waddington was a member catcher. He served as captain list — known as the Blue & of the Edinboro University of the team during his senior Gold club has grown to include wrestling squad. year. over 3,000 members. Ryan Fralick, who will serve as “We are proud and humbled Salerno was a member of the the assistant wrestling coach, by the record number of fans Warren Area High School is a four-time Section 6 cham- who renewed their season baseball team, earning league pion. He was the career wins MVP and Gold Glove awards tickets for the 2012-13 Buffalo his senior year. He was captain (188) leader, with an 86% win Sabres season,” said Sabres loss percentage, at Falconer of the team during his junior President Ted Black. “Of the Central School. Dr. Fralick and senior years. 15,200 total season tickets Waddington, who served for a earned a bachelor’s degree at the University of Buffalo, year as head coach of Frewswhere he also competed in burg Central School’s wresthe wrestling program, and a tling program and 14 years doctorate at New York Chiro- administrators. as assistant coach of Falconer practic College. The NCAA's goal is to enCentral School’s wrestling hance diversity and inclusion program, also coached for two Dr. Fralick served previously as assistant coach of the efforts and to retain ethnic years in North Carolina. Sweet Home High School and minorities and women within He is a five-time Section 6 D-III athletics administrawrestling champion and four- Frewsburg Central School tive and coaching staffs. In wrestling programs and the time New York state freestyle addition to the benefit gained Falconer youth wrestling wrestling champion. During by participating schools, program. He owns Fralick high school, Waddington also interns receive funding for Chiropractic in Warren. placed four times in the New professional development, for York state wrestling finals. memberships to professional organizations, and for other enhancement initiatives. They and their campus sponsors also attended an internship orientation program held by the NCAA this summer.

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The Jamestown Ironmen will play a two-game, home-and-home series with the Buffalo Jr. Sabres this preseason. The Ironmen open up the regular season Sept. 12 in Minnesota against Bismarck and open up their home schedule Sept. 21 against Port Huron. (Jamestown Ironmen file photo)

are very excited to have the opportunity to play a great organization like the Jr. Sabres,” said Jamestown Ironmen Head Coach and General Manager Dan Daikawa. “We hope that we can build a great relationship and have many good rivalries to come.” The Ironmen, who compete in the U.S. based North American Hockey League, open their regular season on Sept. 12 in Blaine, Minn. and host their home opener on Friday, Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. against the Port Huron Fighting Falcons at the Jamestown Savings Bank Arena. For more information, visit their website at www.jamestownironmenhockey.com or call the Jamestown Arena at 716-484-2624. The Jr. Sabres open their Ontario Junior Hockey League season on Sunday, Sept. 9 at the Toronto Jr. Canadiens and then host their home opener on Wednesday, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. against the Burlington Cougars at the Northtown Center at Amherst. For more information, visit their website at www. buffalojuniorsabres.com.

sold in 2011-12, only 111 tickets —represented by 50 accounts — were not renewed.” The cap of 15,400 season tickets is 200 more than last year’s capped number of 15,200 season tickets. The additional seats were filled by members of the Blue & Gold club. “For the second straight season, we increased our season ticket base by 200 tickets to accommodate members of our Blue & Gold club,” said Sabres Vice President of Tickets and Services John Sinclair. “We’re also excited to offer our mini-pack purchasers the ability to select their games and seats through Tickets.com in real-time. This

is a new program which allows our fans to see seat availability at time of purchase.” Mini-Packs, which go on sale Sept. 5 to the general public, give fans the opportunity to create their own ticket package, choosing to purchase tickets anywhere from five to 40 games. By purchasing a mini-pack, fans can save up to 10% off box office prices. Existing mini-pack holders will have the opportunity to renew their package the week of Aug. 27. Additionally, mini-pack holders will not pay a ticket service charge and will have the ability to purchase playoff tickets before they go on sale to the general public (based on

availability). Fans who wish to become members of the Blue & Gold Club can enroll at www. sabres.com. In addition to being added to the priority waiting list for Buffalo Sabres season tickets, members of the club get the opportunity to purchase individual game (including playoff games) tickets before the general public and also receive 10% off purchases at the Sabres Store. Individual game tickets and Mini-Packs can be purchased online at www.sabres.com, by calling 1-888-GO-SABRES, or at the box office in First Niagara Center.

FREDONIA USES NCAA GRANT continued from pg 1 “This is,” Valentine said, “an exciting opportunity for the Fredonia State Athletics and Recreation staff, and we are fully confident that we will provide a worthwhile and educational experience for Casey. Casey's experiences and skill-sets should help our department's efforts greatly. “As a former intern in this program (at MacMurray and Wellesley colleges), I know how valuable this program is as I have experienced many of its benefits firsthand. The NCAA Division III Grant Program opened the door

to my collegiate athletics coaching and administrative career and provided professional development opportunities that I may not otherwise have been able to become involved with.” Valentine is serving as Graham's mentor while Head Athletic Trainer Erik Barkley will serve as intern supervisor. “The NCAA Ethnic Minority and Women's Internship grant,” Barkley said, “is a great opportunity for Fredonia State to provide a young professional experience working within the field of collegiate athletics.

Casey will gain invaluable knowledge and will be able to further develop practical skills that will aid in her desired career path. “This grant will also specifically allow Fredonia State Athletic Training Services to increase its efficiency and standards of care. Our student-athletes are of foremost concern, and because of this program, they will ultimately benefit the most.” The grant — and Graham's appointment — is funded from 2012 through 2014. She began her duties on Aug. 15.

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COMMENTARY pt. st Innocent until proven guilty. ay, Or so I thought. he ns That’s how I felt when the United States Anti-Doping r- Agency (USADA) levied at its punishment on Lance Armstrong last week. No, I’m e- not the biggest cycling fan. In 624. fact, I don’t catch much — if any — of the Tour de France, the sports’ biggest spectacle gue when it comes around in the summer. nd r on And no, I’m not even clamorm. ing so much because Armars strong in an American, who absolutely dominated a sport - long controlled by Europeans ww. that carries about as much anti-American sentiment as you can find. But, Even had a non-American been stripped of titles without the evidence to support it, regardless of the sport, I would be just as hardnosed as I am on this stance. al- I’m mad, to put it mildly, ain because one person’s name has y been tarnished for life because . of the words of others. You d can say what you want about Armstrong’s cycling career. You can have your opinion, your doubts, but when it all d comes down to it, Armstrong m never failed a single drug test. For those of you under a rock, e or simply immune to the en sport of cycling, Armstrong’s awn record-breaking seven straight , Tour de France titles were stripped from him by the of- USADA and has been banned s from the sport for the rest of his life. His seven titles are the most he in the 99-year history of the ver event. Only one other person s had won it five times in a row k, (Miguel Indurain) and only w three others besides Indurain had won the event five times main their career. Armstrong was m, the guy. Babe Ruth, Wayne m. Gretzky, Michael Jordan, m/ Roger Federer, Jack Nicklaus. Take your pick. But it will be forever tarnished and perhaps not even in the record book once the International Cycling Union (UCI) makes their official move. The UCI is currently waiting for a “full ld explanation” from the USADA on why Armstrong should have to relinquish his titles. The Amaury Sport Organization, res which runs the Tour de France, the will also wait to make an official comment after hearing from (in- both organizations. ets But the damage has been nd done. While Armstrong’s ases name had already been tarnished for nearly the last d decade, the final straw came ed last week. And it came beby cause a handful of teammates , had gone on record saying they were either told or had even seen Armstrong cheat the sport. What’s particularly disappointing is that even if the allegations are true, Armstrong’s to been singled out — either kills because of his wins or because of his denials — to take the fall for the entire sport. Some

out there have suggested that Jan Ullrich, who finished second to Armstrong three times, be promoted to champion for each event. But ironically, Ullrich was stripped of a third place finish in 2005 because of you guessed it, a doping scandal. But since not enough people have spoken out against Ullrich, he should claim to those victories? That’s the whole part of this that is agonizing. Look, I don’t know anything about cycling or Armstrong’s personal life. But if you want to read into speculation that says Armstrong was a cheater, then you have to read into the speculation that says so was everyone else. Does that make it fair that he did it then? Of course not. But, if the only evidence needed to convict Armstrong is competitor’s words, then lets convict everyone. I don’t see how the only person facing these allegations is Armstrong. For that reason alone, I stand by his decision to give up on the fight, which he rightfully so called a witch-hunt. I’ll believe a man at his word, although admittedly, he has nowhere else to go at this point. But I’ll also believe the hundreds of passed drug tests. If there were ways to get around those, then it’s a fault of the sport. And if you want to attack Armstrong’s character, that’s fine, but you’re missing the big picture, which again, is the sport itself. Of course, Armstrong has done something in life that a doping scandal can never touch. And it might even be more meaningful to him than the titles anyhow. He was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 1996 and was given less than a 50 percent chance of survival. His road back in the cycling world began less than two years later and his remarkable run a year after that. He also created the Lance Armstrong Foundation, led by the “Livestrong” bracelets, which has generated nearly $500 million in cancer research since its inception in 1997. He’s an icon for humanitarian purposes and it’s unfathomable to count how many people have used Armstrong as an inspiration to defeat cancer. Sure, it has nothing to do with cycling and whether or not he cheated, but it helps point to the fact that they’re villainizing the wrong guy. Again, maybe we all just want Armstrong to be innocent because of all the great things he’s done in his life. But to me, he’s an icon regardless of what he did or did not take illegally. And whether I’ll never know for sure if he cheated or not, I’ve gotten to the point where he is — I don’t care anymore. It’s a death knell for the sport of cycling, but one they deserve. Instead of cleaning up the sport, they decided to chase after its biggest star instead of the entire era. The good news is Armstrong’s legacy will live strong forever. Whatever he did, it was the sport of cycling that cheated him, and others, out. And until they clean up the whole mess, I have no interest in their take on Armstrong.

Gowanda Co-ed Youth Soccer Begins Sept. 10

st The Gowanda Co-ed Youth is Soccer program will hold ely practices on five consecutive Monday nights beginning Sept. 10. All sessions will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at he the George Dispenza Memo5. rial Field on Broadway Road.

Students ages 5-12 are eligible to attend. Previous soccer experience is not mandatory. There is a small registration fee. Call Mark Benton at 5324053 or email hidibenton@ aol.com to register of for more information.

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Brooks Surgical Department Beneﬁts From Hospital’s Annual Golf Tournament Contributed Article TLC Health

Brooks Memorial Hospital is one step closer to the acquisition of new equipment for its Surgical Services Department thanks to the generous outpouring from sponsors and participants at this year’s annual golf tournament. The 19th Annual Brooks Memorial Hospital Golf Tournament, held July 27 at Shorewood Country Club in Dunkirk, raised more than $35,000 toward the purchase of a specially designed orthopedic surgery table. This year, 112 golfers competed for tournament prizes, as Honorary Tournament Chairman Dr. Raja S. Gopalan opened the tournament with a ceremonial tee off. Winners

Winners at this year’s Brooks Memorial Hospital Annual Golf Tournament at Shorewood Country Club in Dunkirk were (from left) Mike Kelley, Alex Deering, Tim Borzilleri and Joe Hallmark. (submitted photo)

of the four-person scramble tournament were Timothy Borzilleri, Alex Deering, Joseph Hallmark and Mike Kelley. The tournament included all day refreshments, a

huge basket raﬄe, several fun golf contests, and a prime rib buffet dinner. NRG Dunkirk Power LLC was the Title Sponsor for the

Brooks tournament. Other major sponsors included Fredonia Place, Lakeshore Orthopedic, Lake Erie Regional Health System Medical Staff, Nash Pharmacy Services, Robert Basil Chevrolet/Buick/ Cadillac, Lakeshore Savings Bank, and Outsource Receivables Management. Plans for the next Brooks Memorial Hospital Annual Golf Tournament are already under way, with the date set for Friday, July 26, 2013. For additional information about this event, contact the Brooks Memorial Hospital Community Relations Department at 363-7233. Since the tournament’s inception in 1994, more than $450,000 has been raised to help various departments at Brooks Memorial Hospital.

Arena Sold Out For Well Anticipated Event

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JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — The Progressive Skating & Gymnastics Spectacular taking place at the Jamestown Savings Bank Arena on Saturday, Dec. 15 is sold out. A limited number of tickets may be released at a later date, check the Arena website at www.jamestownarena. com for updates. This show will feature 2012 all around Gold medalist Gabby Douglas along with other 2012 Olympic competitors; Aly Raisman, Jordyn Wieber, John Orozco, Danell Leyva, Jonathan Horton and Jake Dalton. The cast of gymnasts will include the 2008 all around gold medalist, Nastia Liukin.

The skating and gymnastics spectacular including Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas in Jamestown in December officially sold out last week. (AP Photo)

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 champi-

ons and 2010 Olympic ice dance 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. Please call 716-484-2624 or visit jamestownarena. com for further information. Also, check us out on facebook at www.facebook. com/JamestownSavingsBankArena and twitter at twitter. com/JamestownArena.

Daniel Feather Memorial To Take Place Sept. 2

Contributed Article Chautauqua Striders

The 2012 Daniel Feather Memorial 5-K Race and Fitness Walk, presented by Chautauqua Striders, will be held on Sunday, Sept. 2 at Bergman Park. The race is held as part of the City of Jamestown’s Labor Day Festival. Registration begins at 8 a.m., with the 1 Mile Fun Run starting at 9 a.m. and the 5K Run/Walk following at 9:30 a.m. The Daniel W. Feather Memorial Race includes a 5-K run, 5-K walk, and a 1-mile fun run. The race is also part of the 2012 Runner of the Year Series. The courses start and finish on Baker Street with a pleasant tour of the city’s residential south and west side neighborhoods. Last year Travis Prejean won the men’s division with a time of 16 minutes and 13.0 seconds, and Kathy Gustafson was the first female finisher at 22 minutes and 6.0 seconds. The first male police officer was Erik Kraft in a time of 22 minutes and 8.0 seconds and Kristen Bergquist was the first female police officer in a time of 25 minutes and 51.0 seconds. Online Registration is avail-

Entry Fee: 5-K Runners: 5-K Fitness Walkers: 1 Mile Fun Runners: able at www.chautauqua-striders.org for $25 (no service fee) and closes on Aug. 27 at 11:59 p.m. All late entries/registration received on Tuesday, Aug. 28 will be $25. Competitors who register prior to Aug. 27 deadline will receive a goodie-bag and a custom made t-shirt. Daniel W. Feather had a lifelong interest in running which led him to the New York State and International Police Olympics, where he earned numerous gold and silver medals. For several years, he also participated successfully in area triathlons. Dan Feather received the Chautauqua County Gold Achievement Award for personal fitness,

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and was also selected as one of Jamestown Community College's 50 Greatest Athletes. He was inducted posthumously into Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame on Feb. 18, 1993. Dan Feather became a Jamestown Police Officer on March 4, 1974, and served as such until his death on May 12, 1992. Dan suffered a brain aneurysm while riding his bike, training for an upcoming time trial. Dan Feather co-founded Chautauqua Striders in 1979, and served as a volunteer coach for several years. Since its inception, Chautauqua Striders has grown tremendously. Last year, over 1,900 students were involved in various before and after

school programs. These students took advantage of the following services provided by the organization: tutoring and mentoring programs; PSAT/ SAT workshops; outreach assistance; athletic related activities; and participation in the USA Track & Field National Junior Olympics. All proceeds from the race go to the Chautauqua Striders Track Club and to a college scholarship for a local track & field athlete in memory of Daniel Feather. Race applications are available at the following locations: Jamestown Police Department, Jamestown YMCA, and the Jamestown Cycle Shop. Online registration and additional information is also available at www.chautauquastriders.org. For further information, contact David Reinhardt with the Chautauqua Striders at 488-2203 ext. 230 or david@chautauquastriders.org.

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Manning Looks Ready For USC Heads Into 2012 As The Top-Ranked Team In The Country Kiffin told the AP. By Ralph Russo Regular Season Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Southern California is No. 1 in the AP Top 25, tossing off the weight of NCAA sanctions and returning to a familiar place in the rankings — with a boost from LSU's problems. USC earned the top spot in The Associated Press' preseason college football poll for the seventh time in school Entering his first season not playing for the Indianapolis Colts, history and the first time in Peyton Manning has the Denver Broncos looking to improve on five seasons, edging out No. 2 last year's team which lost in the AFC semfinals. (AP Photo) Alabama and No. 3 LSU. TD tosses of 10 and 5 yards to Contributed Article Associated Press Eric Decker, and the only two The Trojans, who were misses were a dropped pass by banned from postseason play the past two seasons, received Joel Dreessen and an errant 25 of a possible 60 first-place DENVER (AP) — Peyton throw to Brandon Stokley, Manning looks like he's who was held on the play but votes from a media panel in a close vote. USC received ready for the regular season, didn't draw the flag. 1,445 points. Defending although he'll never admit it. After managing one TD to national champion Alabama “We've still got another week. go with four turnovers in his had 17 first-place votes and I think we can use this next first seven possessions this 1,411 points while LSU, the week,” Manning said after preseason, Manning drove the Crimson Tide's SEC rival, got throwing his first two touchBroncos to scores on all three 16 first-place votes and 1,402 down passes for the Denver of his series, then put on his points. Broncos in a 29-24 loss to the visor with 46 seconds left in "We definitely didn't come San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. the first quarter. The Broncos (1-2) wrap up the “I think it was nice just to start here to be underdogs," Trojans safety T.J. McDonald said preseason with a trip to Arifast and finish off some drives Saturday. "The ranking doesn't zona on Thursday night, and and put some points on the mean we've done anything it's unlikely that Manning will board and play some good as a team. But it's good to see make even a cameo appearfootball,” Stokley said. “I think we're back where we're supance in that game. that was more important than posed to be." “I'm not sure what the situahim throwing the first touchOklahoma was fourth with tion will be playing time-wise. down pass.” a single first-place vote and I'd like to use this week also The Broncos mixed up their Oregon was fifth. Michigan, at to get an extra start on our looks, throwing in some No. 8, received the only other opener against Pittsburgh. no-huddle with four-wide That's what I've done in the receiver sets, using fullback past,” Manning said. “They're Chris Gronkowski at the point plenty to get ready for so, of attack and sending tailback Contributed Article we can use that time. I think Lance Ball out wide to run Associated Press you've got to use every single routes like a receiver. day of practice, every single “No matter what grouping we meeting in order to get more SEATTLE, Wash. — Pete Carand more prepared. I'll take all were in we showed we could move the ball,” Manning said. roll and John Schneider were the time we can get.” overjoyed during the April NFL Alex Smith threw a 49-yard The Broncos' preseason finale draft when the Seattle Seahawks TD pass for the Niners (No. against the Cardinals, howevwere able to grab Russell Wil4), who outscored the Broner, will be more about deterson in the third round. cos' backups 19-0 in the secmining Manning's primary ond half but lost wide receiver Even they couldn't anticipate backup and determining the Ted Ginn Jr. to an ankle injury that Wilson would be the final roster spots. Seahawks' Week 1 starter. early in the second half. Caleb Hanie, rookie Brock Carroll announced Sunday For the second straight week, Osweiler and Adam Weber the Broncos' backups were aw- night that the undersized, have all done very little to disbut highly successful rookie tinguish themselves as the man ful. They've now been outscored quarterback from Wisconsin 40-0 after halftime in the last who should back up The Man. will be the starter when the two games, both at home. None shined after Manning Seahawks open the regular Denver's first drive stalled when season on Sept. 9 at Arizona. exchanged his helmet for a the replacement officials failed Wilson beat out Matt Flynn visor after giving the Broncos to whistle cornerback Carlos (No. 10 in the AP Pro32) a and Tarvaris Jackson — in Rogers for a blatant hold on a quick 17-0 lead. the process of being traded to third-down pass to Stokley, and Buffalo — for the starting gig. Hanie threw an interception the Broncos settled for Matt and a touchdown pass, Os“It's been a very exciting Prater's 53-yard field goal. weiler was 4 of 9 for 27 yards competition that has gone and Weber 4 of 8 for 38 yards. Manning was money after that. on and Russell has taken full He completed all six of his advantage of his opportunities The backups for the 49ers (2passes for 83 yards on a long and has done everything that 1) were much better, erasing a drive that ended with his first we have asked for on the field 24-10 halftime deficit on the touchdown throw in orange and more than what you guys strength of Anthony Dixon's and blue, a 10-yard strike could know off the field in 26-yard TD run and four of to Decker, who beat Rogmeeting rooms and with our David Akers' five field goals. ers across the middle. The players and how he's repreManning was close to perfect highlight of the drive was a sented. He's earned this job,” in his final regular-season 38-yard pass to Ball, who beat Carroll said on a conference tuneup. In less than a quarter linebacker Larry Grant. call Sunday night. “It was a of work, he completed 10 of 12 legitimate competition as passes for 122 yards, including we said from the beginning Continued on pg 10

USC head coach Lane Kiffin (left) and quarterback Matt Barkley (right) are the early favorites as the 2012 season kicks off this weekend. Can the Trojans — or anyone else — end the SEC's domination of six straight national championships. (AP Photo)

first-place vote. The Tigers were poised to start the season No. 1 before Heisman Trophy finalist Tyrann Mathieu got kicked off the team two week ago. In light of that development, the AP extended the voting deadline. Before Mathieu was dismissed, reportedly for failed drug tests, LSU had received 28 of a possible 60 first-place votes. USC was a close second with 22 firstplace votes and Alabama was third with nine. The USA Today coaches' poll, which was released Aug. 2, had LSU at No. 1, followed by Alabama and USC. Rounding out the top 10 in the AP rankings, Georgia was

No. 6, followed by Florida State and Michigan. No. 9 South Carolina and No. 10 Arkansas give the Southeastern Conference half of the first 10 teams. For the Trojans, their return to national championship contention comes just two years after the program was hit by NCAA sanctions that seemed crippling at the time. "To be handed down what they said could be a death penalty, could take USC 10 years to come back from, then to have this recognition and be preseason No. 1 is very exciting for our fans because a lot people thought two years ago that this would not be possible for USC," coach Lane

USC went 8-5 in 2010, then charged back to 10-2 last season. And when star quarterback Matt Barkley decided to stick around for his senior season instead of entering the NFL draft, the Trojans, free from the bowl ban, were set to make a run at No. 1. "There's not a roof over our heads now," McDonald said. And USC is once again trendy in Los Angeles. "Do you feel that? Sure you do," Kiffin said. "Games already sold out. Just the energy around it. All those different things. That's how it was before. I've talked to these players about it." With Barkley, the preseason Heisman favorite, along with receivers Robert Woods and Marqise Lee, plus running backs Curtis McNeal and Penn State transfer Silas Redd, these Trojans have drawn comparisons to those great Leinart/Bush offenses. "They are going to be successful because of the work they put in and not because of the hype," Kiffin said. If USC has questions, it's on the defensive side, where the line is thin and the pass defense was spotty last season. Those potent Pac-12 offenses

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Seahawks Name Wilson Starting QB

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Vin Scully, one of baseball's most beloved broadcasters, is sticking around for another year with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 84-year-old Hall of Famer will return for a record 64th season in 2013. He began his professional baseball broadcasting career in 1950 with the Brooklyn Dodgers, and has called three perfect games, 25 no-hitters, 25 World Series and 12 All-Star games. Scully said he is feeling energized after the Guggenheim Baseball Management group bought the team from Frank McCourt this spring for $2 billion. “I was so impressed by the new ownership,” Scully said Sunday morning in the Dodger Stadium press box. “I

Rookie quarterback Russell Wilson has impressed head coach Pete Carroll enough to name him the Seahawks starting quarterback. He supplanted Matt Flynn, who Seattle traded for in the offseason, and Tarvares Jackson who was recently dealt to Buffalo. (AP Photo)

and with the opportunity he's taken advantage of he deserves to start.” Wilson has been a dynamic star during the preseason. For the first two weeks, his performance came against backups during the second halves of victories over Tennessee and Denver. But what Wilson displayed during those two halves were enough for Carroll to give him the start Friday night against Kansas City. Wilson's response: 13-of-19 passing for 185 yards, two touchdowns and a passer rating of 134.8. And if he didn't show enough with his arm, Wilson added

another 58 yards rushing. His total preseasons numbers thus far are eye-popping: 35 of 52 (67.3 percent) for 464 yards, five touchdowns and a league-leading 119.4 QB rating. Wilson's only preseason mistake was throwing a careless end zone interception against Tennessee. Otherwise, Wilson's been almost perfect. “This isn't just based on the quarters we've seen him play. This is based on the practice and the challenges that he's undertaken here on the practice field,” Carroll said. “We've combined everything and

Vin Scully To Return To Dodgers Booth In 2013

was here for the press conference, and I heard some big talk. I wondered whether they would actually do what they said they would do. How fast will they move? How high will they try to take the team? Well, they have done it 10 times over. And what they've done is revitalized the city, revitalized the team, the fans — and myself.” General manager Ned Colletti has acquired nine new players since the week before the July 31 trading deadline. The biggest trade was completed on Saturday, with Adrian Gonzalez, Josh Beckett, Carl Crawford and Nick Punto coming over from the Boston Red Sox in a nine-player megadeal in which the club inherited $275 million in contracts. “They want to win, and they want to win now. So I'd like to hold on with both hands and see just how far they'll take

Legendary broadcaster Vin Scully will return to the booth for L.A. Dodgers in 2013. Scully, 84, has seen it all in his longtime career as a baseball play-by-play announcer. (AP Photo)

this ballclub — because I really think they're going to take it as high as it can possible go,” Scully said. “And with all the optimism, it would be pretty hard to walk away from that.” The Dodgers haven't won a World Series title since 1988, but that isn't the primary reason Scully's coming back. “I don't really measure how long I want to stay by the success of the team. I really think

it's inside,” Scully said. “It has nothing to do with the team. It's the love affair. That's part of the way I feel about baseball.” It might be hard to imagine, considering how long Scully has been the voice of the Dodgers' franchise, but there was a time when he nearly left the team's broadcast booth. “Personally, there were a couple of times that I really don't care to think about,” he said.

“But one time, we had been out here only about four years, and I got a call from a friend of mine in the advertising business who said: 'Did you ever think about coming back and doing the Yankee games?' “The great Mel Allen was having some troubles, and they were wondering what would happen if Mel couldn't continue, and they thought about bringing 'the kid' back to New York. I thought about it for maybe 72 hours, but I realized that I was so in love with the O'Malley family that there was no way I was going to walk away. That was probably the closest I came to even giving it a thought.” Scully will continue to call all Dodgers home and road games in California and Arizona. But there is one other scheduled road series next season that he doesn't want to miss.

with the circumstances that have been presented he won this opening challenge here.” Wilson's most recent performance had Seattle fans buzzing, with Twitter overrun with “Russellmania” comments Friday night as he picked apart the Chiefs. As the game progressed, most began accepting the idea that Wilson would be the starter. Carroll said Wilson took the news in stride. “He expects to be good and he expects to be successful and he expects to make plays,” Carroll said. Wilson has been able to pick up the Seahawks offense quicker because of his experience playing in a West Coast offensive system in college. He spent his first three seasons at North Carolina State before transferring for his final year to Wisconsin. In Madison, Wilson led the Badgers to the Rose Bowl and was named the first-team, all-Big Ten quarterback. “He is so prepared. He doesn't seem like a first-year player,” Carroll said. “He seems like he's been around. He gets it, he understands and he is a tremendous leader in that Continued on pg 10

“There is a temptation — and if my wife Sandy promises to go with me — I really would like to see Yankee Stadium and the Dodgers play the Yankees,” Scully said. “That's scheduled for two games next year, so that really gets my imagination stirring. First of all, I've never seen the new Yankee Stadium. I can remember my first World Series there in 1953, so a lot of things will come back when and if I go to New York.” The Dodgers say Scully's tenure is the longest of any broadcaster with any team. He calls all nine innings of the team's TV broadcasts, while the first three innings of each of his games are simulcast on radio. Dodgers chairman and owner Mark Walter says Scully's return for another season “means a great deal to all of us.”

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Jammers Head Into Final Week Of Season

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n th d With another season almost in the books, there’s not much left for the Jamestown Jammers except to play out the season. They’ll edd, end their season this upcoming Wednesday, at home against Batavia and the Jammers will not be able to reach .500 or make the playoffs. But, we’ll start with a few names coming and ess- going. y he Anthony Gomez, a middle infielder that has played a bunch of second base and shortstop got the call up to Single-A Greensboro. Gomez n was hitting .269 with a .321 on-base percentage in 51 games for the Jammers. But his defense s at both second and short probably caught the son. eyes of the Marlins scouts. He had also turned es around his offensive season lately, bringing his average up a bit after being around the .230 mark for much of the first half of the year. If you’re searching for a team MVP, look no further than Jesus Solorzano. He’s rated the No. 10 ranked prospect in the Miami Marlins t organization and after getting off to a slow n start, he’s been one of the best players in the e.” entire league. He leads the team in a few offensive categories including batting average, homeruns, hits and slugging. He’s actually behind Gomez in RBI and is also second in - steals to Juancito Martinez. Solorzano, 22, will certainly be making the next step in his career he the an son

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the Marlins — and as a hitter — has been at three different levels this year and is hitting a combined .295. He’s only been in Jamestown for half of the season, but with the offensive year he had, and his age (he’ll turn 24 in the offseason) he could be getting called up to play full time at Greensboro next year. Rosa and Perez have been stuck in Jamestown for each of the last two years and both turned in quality years to earn promotions. Perez has hit .293 while playing about two-thirds of the

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time in a loaded infield. Rosa’s been up and down this year, but is still at .282 with a .401 on-base percentage. He has enough power even though his homerun numbers won’t show it. On the mound, Mason Hope might go down as having one of the best seasons out of a Jamestown starter and he’s done it extremely quietly. He’s dropped his earned run average all the way down to 3.17 and has a 2.65 ERA in his last 10 starts. He’s allowed more than a hit an inning, but still pitches away from contact for the most part. He’s only allowed one homerun on the year and has really started to limit baserunners lately. Fellow starters Ramon del Orbe and Helpi Reyes have been good enough to earn promotions. They’ve been steady, but probably will need to work on some more during the offseason. Nick Wittgren got the call up to Greensboro and he brought his fantastic rookie season with him. He’s thrown four scoreless — and hitless — innings with a 9:1 strikeout to walk ratio while picking up two saves. He had 11 saves for Jamestown with a 1.46 ERA while striking out 34 and walking only four. But it’s the last chance to see the 2012 Jammers starting Thursday with a doubleheader against State College. They also play through the weekend against the Spikes and Mahoning Valley until Monday.

Reds Prospect Hamilton Steals Record 146th Base Contributed Article Associated Press

PENSACOLA, Fla. — Cincinnati Reds minor leaguer Billy Hamilton bolted to his record 146th stolen base of the season and kept running last Tuesday night, swiping four in the first game of Double-A doubleheader. Hamilton added his 147th steal in the final inning of Pensacola's 4-2 loss to Montgomery. Hamilton stole 104 in the first half of the season with Class A Bakersfield, then was promoted to the Southern League. Cincinnati Reds prospect Billy Hamilton takes down the record for steals with 146th stolen base. Hamilton broke the record for

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Billy Hamilton slides safely into third base last week, breaking the minors league all-time stolen base record. (AP Photo)

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derson with 130 in 1982. Hamilton stole second base in the first inning, then swiped second and third in the third inning to eclipse Coleman's mark. Hamilton made a headfirst slide for the record-breaker and Pensacola manager Jim Riggleman, who was coaching third base, gave him a hearty handshake as the crowd rewarded the speedster with a standing ovation. Hamilton's teammates came out of the dugout to applaud him. Ryan LaMarre, who was batting at the time for the Blue Wahoos, came down the third base line to congratulate him. The 21-year-old Hamilton has been caught stealing 33 times this season. He has forced many errors and balks while on the bases. Hamilton has played 120 games this year. Coleman played 113 games during his record-setting season and was caught stealing 31 times.

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NATIONWIDE SERIES

SPRINT CUP

Race: AdvoCare 500 Where: Atlanta Motor Speedway When: Sunday, 6:30 p.m. (ET) TV: ESPN 2011 Winner: Jeff Gordon (right)

Race: NRA American Warrior 300 Where: Atlanta Motor Speedway When: Saturday, 6:30 p.m. (ET) TV: ESPN2 2011 Winner: Carl Edwards

CAMPING WORLD TRUCKS

Race: Jeff Foxworthy’s Grit Chips 200 Where: Atlanta Motor Speedway When: Friday, 7:30 p.m. (ET) TV: SPEED 2011 Winner: Ron Hornaday Jr.

By RICK MINTER / Universal Uclick NOTEBOOK

Martin crash raises safety issue Atlanta Motor Speedway president Ed Clark said he and his staff are prepared to make changes to the pit road wall if NASCAR officials come up with a way to reduce the likelihood of an accident like Mark Martin’s at Michigan International Speedway two weeks ago in the Sprint Cup circuit’s most recent race on a superspeedway. Martin spun off the track and hit the blunt end of one of the openings in the wall there. The impact destroyed his car, but no one was injured. Clark said one of his main concerns is the safety of crew members and others behind the pit wall. “Those people are the ones we need to be sure to protect,” he said. “I know the technical people at NASCAR are studying the situation, and if we need to make changes, we will.” Clark pointed out that the track has the capability to block off the openings, but that would mean that there would have to be another way found for cars to get to and from the garages to the race track.

Ryan Newman spins His No. 39 Chevrolet during Saturday’s Sprint Cup Series IRWIN Tools Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway. (NASCAR photo)

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For Chase,10th place spot, wild cards up for grabs

ith two races left to run before the start of the Chase for the Sprint Cup, things are pretty predictable at the top of the standings, but tight as can be around 10th place, and for the two wild card slots that will complete the 12-driver field. Points leader Greg Biffle, along with second-place Jimmie Johnson and third-place Dale Earnhardt Jr., clinched their Chase berths at Bristol Motor Speedway Saturday night. Biffle got in despite a mediocre 19th-place run at Bristol, and Earnhardt clinched his spot with a 12th-place finish that he got after having to rally from a penalty for making a pit stop when pit road was closed. “We worked real hard all season, and I want to thank my guys,” Earnhardt said. “They do a good job every week and give me good strategy. I made a little mistake and came down a closed pit. I don’t know what we were thinking. “But we had a fast car … We just lost that track position and couldn’t get by some guys.” The real contest, at Bristol and for the remaining Chase berths, was among the drivers at the bottom of the group vying for Chase berths, and that battle was scrambled by the results at Bristol. Ryan Newman, who entered Bristol second in the wild card running, crashed due to a flat tire on Lap 189 and dropped to fourth. Jeff Gordon finished third at Bristol, but remains third in the wild card standings behind Kasey

Dale Earnhardt Jr. (NASCAR photo) Kahne, and needs at least another victory to have a real shot at a Chase berth. “We can’t let this get us down,” Newman’s crew chief Tony Gibson said after determining that the car was too damaged to patch up and put back on the track. “We’ve seen how one race can change this whole deal on who makes the Chase. We’re not giving up. We’ll fight to the bitter end.” Gordon said his third-place Bristol finish “keeps us still in it, because one of the other guys in the wild card didn’t win it.” Gordon also pointed out that if Tony Stewart, who crashed at Bristol, or Denny Hamlin, who won, were to fall out of the top

10, they’d likely take the wild card slots and leave the current contender out of the 10-race championship battle. “I think we have all been kind of watching where if Denny or Tony fall outside the top10,” Gordon said. “We have two more good opportunities, Atlanta and Richmond, that we can definitely get wins.” Stewart dropped to 10th in the standings after Bristol and is just 16 points ahead of Kahne in 11th. At Bristol, Kahne rallied from an early brush with the wall to finish ninth. “I feel like we put together another great race,” Kahne said. “We ran in the top 10 with a car that was beat up. You can’t do much better than that. This team is doing a really good job.” At one point in the race, Carl Edwards was looking like he could take advantage of Stewart’s misfortunes and move right to the edge of the top 10 despite having no wins this season. But his fuel gamble didn’t pay off and he ran dry, which led to a 22nd-place finish and saw him wind up 12th in the standings, 34 points out of the top 10. “I made the decision to stay out, which in hindsight that was the wrong decision, because we probably would have finished better than we are right now, but I wanted a chance to win the race,” he said. “If we would have had one more caution or a couple cautions and short runs, we were up there in a position to win this thing. You don’t get those opportunities very often, so I had to take it.”

Drivers weigh in on changes at Bristol Saturday’s race at Bristol Motor Speedway had some of the feel of Bristol of old, but it really wasn’t because the grinding of the top groove produced the result it was intended to produce. Instead of forcing drivers back to the bottom groove, the grinding of the top groove ended up providing a preferred lane right on top of the concrete that was supposed to be too slick and the wrong angle for racing. The area at the top of the track took rubber as the tires wore down and provided good traction. But it didn’t lead to the bump-and-run tactics of the past, because there was no room at the outside for the bumping driver to run to. The changes to the track caught many by surprise, even though Camping World Truck Series driver Ross Chastain rode the high groove to a career-best third-place finish in last Wednesday’s truck race. He drove from 20th to third in the closing laps of that race. Still, drivers like Carl Edwards were surprised to see the top groove come into play. “It really surprised me that that groove came in,” he said. “Now all they’ve got to do is grind that bottom groove like that and it’ll be bad to the bone. This place will be a solid two grooves – very top and very bottom – so I think they’re on their way to having a really good race track.” Brad Keselowski, who had won the two previous Cup races at Bristol, wound up crashed this time and was critical of the changes to the surface. “I know the goal was to make a one-groove race track so there’d be more action,” he said. “But it had an inverse effect to where now everybody is running up against the wall. And the pace of the field, combined with hard tires, has made the track just even more of an aerodynamic fest.” Jeff Gordon was among those hoping track officials would grind the entire track.

He said the only real way to pass a driver now is to put an old-fashioned slide job on them, where the passing driver dives low, then slides up in front of the car ahead. “I made several slide jobs, and I think I completed about 90 percent of them,” he said. “But that 10 percent that I didn’t complete cost me quite a few positions. “The restarts were intense because you’re out there in the bottom, and the outside groove is the preferred lane, and you’re sliding and pushing up hard and rubbing up on guys. “I think there’s a little more intensity than normal.” That was certainly the case for Tony Stewart and Matt Kenseth, who crashed on Lap 333 while racing for the lead. Stewart got out of his car and threw his helmet at Kenseth’s car, bouncing it off the front end. “I checked up twice to not run over [Kenseth], and I learned my lesson there; I’m going to run over him every chance I’ve got from now ’til the end of the year, every chance I’ve got,” Stewart told reporters afterward. Kenseth said it wasn’t the first time this year that he’s had problems with Stewart. “On the race track for years and years and years, we’ve had tons of respect for each other and, for whatever reason this year, he ran me off the track at Sears Point and said he was sorry,” Kenseth said. “It cost me seven spots in the finishing order, and at Indy he was mad because he said I blocked him, and I asked for five minutes of his time to clear the air and he wouldn’t give it to me, and pretty much just got cussed out and knocked my whole side off and put us in position to get wrecked. “So I just said, ‘OK, that’s fine. I’m just going to race you the same way you race me,’ and he showed me how he was going to race me down there, so I just did the same thing on the other end.”

Safety crews tend to the No. 55 Toyota driven by Mark Martin after he was involved in a crash at Michigan International Speedway on August 19. (NASCAR photo)

Weekend of milestones at AMS This weekend’s AdvoCare 500 weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway will mark some significant milestone and anniversaries of previous milestones for NASCAR drivers past and present. The trip to Atlanta marks the 50th anniversary of Rex White’s only win at Atlanta, and the only superspeedway triumph of the career of the 1960 champion. It also was the 28th and final Cup victory in his relatively brief nine-year career. This weekend’s races will be the first at Atlanta Travis Pastrana for Travis Pastrana, who will run the Nationwide (NASCAR photo) Series race, and for Danica Patrick, who will race in both Nationwide and Cup. Jeff Gordon will be celebrating his 20th year in Cup, a career that began at Atlanta in the fall race of 1992. That race also was the last one as a driver for Richard Petty, and the car he drove that day will be on display at AMS. That ’92 race also was the first as track general manager for Ed Clark. Martin Truex Jr. will make his 250th Cup start, and Ryan Newman has a chance to break a tie with his one-time mentor Buddy Baker for most poles at Atlanta. Both now have seven. If Newman wins the pole, it’ll be the 50th of his Cup career.

SPRINT CUP POINTS 1. Greg Biffle 849; Leader 2. Jimmie Johnson 838; behind -11 3. Dale Earnhardt Jr. 834; behind -15 4. Matt Kenseth 823; behind -26 5. Martin Truex Jr. 797; behind -52 6. Clint Bowyer 794; behind -55 7. Brad Keselowski 790; behind -59 8. Denny Hamlin 774; behind -75 9. Kevin Harvick 767; behind -82 10. Tony Stewart 746; behind -103

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SPEAKING 519

Laps led by Kurt Busch in the past 13 Sprint Cup races at Atlanta, the most of any driver

led by Jamie 0 Laps McMurray in the past 13 Sprint Cup races at Atlanta

Positions gained by Ryan 31 Newman and Tony Stewart in the final 10 percent of the past 13 races at Atlanta, tops among all drivers led by Ron 282 Laps Hornaday Jr. in the past 11 Camping World Truck Series races at Atlanta Motor Speedway, the most of any driver

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Dutch Davies Defends Super Late Model Title With Win

By Jay Pees

By Glenn Slocum

HAMMETT, Pa. — With the 2012 Eriez Speedway season winding down the United Late Model Series came to Eriez Speedway and Chris Hackett charged to his first-ever ULMS feature win in a field of 23 Jay’s Auto Wrecking Super Late Models. Max Blair continued his mastery of the Dan’s Rt. 8 Boardwalk Bar & Grill FASTRAK Late Models and extended his point’s lead over 2011 champion Kyle Zimmerman. With Plyler Overhead Door point’s leader Rich Michael having problems and exiting the feature early, Joel Watson launched himself to the leader by winning the feature with a pass on race-long leader Ron Davies on the final restart of the event. Dan Maxim in the Conway & O’Malley Limited Late models, Chris Withers in the Bonnell Collision Center Street Stocks, and Joe Beach in the Kandy’s Gentleman’s Club Challengers each won their second features of the season. Wade Watson continued his domination of the Gannon University Sportsmen by winning his ninth of the season. The Jay’s Auto Wrecking Super Late Models were racing under the ULMS sanction for $3000 to win, drawing 23 cars for 30 laps. Five-time former champion Rich Gardner sat on the pole but outside front rowsitter Chris Hackett led the way from the start. Fourth and fifth place starters Ron Davies and points leader Mike Knight quickly fell in behind Gardner with Hackett opening the lead and getting into lapped traffic at seven laps when the first car a lap down, Chuck Parker spun in turn four. After green Davies immediately came to second with Dave Hess coming to third a lap after green. Action slowed again when Randy Sterling spun in turn two on Lap 12. When green fell again Davies went way high in turn two, losing two spots. At 17 laps Davies went high in turn four and looped his mount, collecting Jason DuPont in the process. Randy Sterling again spun after the restart. When the race again got underway after yet another caution period, Hackett opened a lead over Dave Hess with Boom Briggs taking over third from Mike Knight. At Lap 22, Hess was battling for the lead but Hackett held on with both cars narrowly missing the spinning car of Dave Lyon. For the dash to the checkers it was Hackett again showing the way for three more laps until yet another yellow slowed the action. The final two-lap dash was a four-way battle with Hackett

BUSTI, N.Y. — The last point racing of the season at Stateline Speedway was run on a warm summer evening. The night’s events were sponsored by House of Television. Dutch Davies used the final point race of the year to seal his second Super Late Model Championship. Davies trailed veteran Rich Gardner by 53 points but soon after the green fell charged from his sixth starting spot passing Gardner and race leader Andy Boozel for the race lead and the win. Andy Boozel and Chad Valone were on the front row of the Super Late Model feature with Doug Eck and point leader Rich Gardner in row two. Boozel led the first circuit with Chad Valone second. Second in points Dutch Davies grabbed the number two spot putting Valone in third with Chris Hackett fourth and Gardner fifth. Davies continued his charge passing Boozel for the race lead on lap eight. Dave Hess Jr. charged into the top five on lap twelve with Dick Barton on his bumper. Davies had a huge lead over Boozel and with ten laps to go was in heavy lap traffic. Barton was up to third at two to go signal but no one was going to catch Davies. Davies beat Boozel to the finish by a third of a lap winning the race and the Championship. Even before the nights racing Dan Nocero Jr. had locked up the Super Sportsman point title leaving the race for second and the second in points Jake Eller was up to the task winning the feature and securing his number two spot. Jake Eller and Tom Kosinski were on the front row for the feature and Eller led the first lap. Chris Market and Allen Yarbrough caused caution three on lap two. Eller held on to the lead while Wade Watson slowed and pulled into the pits. Kelly Frederes was second with Jim Kibbe third and point leader Dan Nocero Jr. fourth. At the halfway mark Nocero had passed Kibbe for fourth. Clint Haskin brought out the second caution with seven laps complete. Watson returned during the caution then retired to the pits right after the green. Eller and Frederes continued to lead with Nocero a few car lengths back in third. Head started Mark Matthews had indicated two to go when Market spun in turn one for caution three. Nocero used the late race caution passing Frederes for second but was unable to close with Eller. Eller won the double points event for his first win of the

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holding on for his second win of the season, holding off Hess to the finish. Dutch Davies slipped by Boom Briggs for third with Mike Knight wound up fifth. Point’s leader Max Blair started from the pole position of the Dan’s Rt. 8 Boardwalk Bar & Grill FASTRAK Late Model feature with Bill Dorman outside. At the drop of the green Blair shot out to the lead with Chad Wright coming to second. A caution at Lap 11 for a spin by Justin Kreider bunched the field allowing Dennis Lunger to restart alongside second running Wright and assume second at the green. With 15 laps complete, 2011 champion Kyle Zimmerman was pulling alongside Wright in the turns but was unable to complete the pass. A lap later Khole Wanzer again put the field under caution when he spun in turn four. Using the high line, Wright was able to regain the second spot at Lap 17, slipped back to third at 18, then reassumed second at 19 and held onto the spot to the checkers. Zimmerman was fourth behind Lunger with Bruce Hordusky fifth. Ron Davies and last week’s winner Shane Crotty started from the front row of the Plyler Overhead Door E-Mod feature with Davies holding the front spot. After a restart, reigning champion Mike Knight came to second with current points leader Rich Michael coming to fourth. At halfway, Knight had closed in on the leader and was trying to use the momentum of the high side to slingshot by but Davies, hugging the bottom, maintained the lead until Knight broke something mechanical at lap fourteen. At Lap 16, Joel Watson, John Boardman, and Rich Michael made contact on the back straight, resulting in a flat tire for Michael. Third-running Boardman experienced enough damage that he pulled to the pits during the caution period. When green again fell, Watson powered ahead of Davies, going on to his fifth pointspaying win of the season. Davies was second with Steve Dixon third over John Boyd and Shane Crotty. Tyler Green started from the pole of the Conway & O’Malley Limited Late Model feature and led the first lap with defending champion Chris Ottaway second but Ottaway powered to the lead by the end of Lap 2.

At Lap 4 Dan Maxim was second with Ottaway pulling away but Ken Wanzer and John Cline spun in turn four, bunching the field. At green Maxim went by for the lead but Ottaway charged back for the lead half a lap later. At Lap 7, Jake Finnerty spun with the resulting restart nearly being disastrous for Maxim as he lost three spots but quickly got back to third by the time of the next caution when Mike Lozowski spun in the back straight. During caution, point’s leader Steve Kania went pitside for repairs. When the crossed flags were shown for halfway it was Maxim barely leading Ottaway at the line. One lap later Wanzer and Cline repeated their early race encounter, again slowing the pace with Maxim now leading. Ryan Scott got by for second at the green. Wanzer used his final caution at lap 14 and was banished to the pit. With five to go Ottaway was back to second, again on the extreme high side. Maxim drove to his second win of the season over Ottaway, Ryan Scott, Tyler Green, and Chris McGuire. Defending champion Pat McGuire started the Bonnell Collision Center Street Stock feature from the pole with 2010 champion Chris Withers alongside. After three cautions before a lap was completed, McGuire led the way until a caution at Lap 3 again slowed the field. At five laps in Withers got by McGuire and preceded to open a several car-length lead by halfway. At nine laps in, Ken Lamp threw the right front wheel all the way to the parking lot off turn four, erasing Wither’s sizable lead. At green Withers again took off to the lead with Mark Thompson coming by a lap later. Wade Watson led the distance for his ninth win of 2012 over last week’s winner Jake Eller. Former champion Don McGuire was third with Jim Kibbe fourth and Allen Haskins fifth. Only two yellows slowed the action. Joe Beach led the Kandy’s Gentleman’s Club feature from the green with title contenders Kasey Hammond and Wes Stull right behind. At halfway Hammond was leading but Beach was again at the front two laps later. At the conclusion it was Beach scoring his second win of the season narrowly over Hammond. Geoff Maloney, Mike Pohl, and point’s leader Wes Stull filled out the top five.

season. Nocero was the point champ even without the second place finish. Second generation driver Steve Kania had to finish within five positions of runner up Chris Ottaway to cement his first Limited Late Model title. Kania left no question unanswered catching then passing Ottaway to win the Limited Late Model feature and title. Second in points, Chris Ottaway started on the pole of the feature with point leader Steve Kania sixth. Ottaway quickly jumped into the lead and Kania was second with a spin by Troy Dorman brought out the first yellow of the event. Four laps were complete. Kania was tracking Ottaway after the restart with Ryan Scott from ninth third and Steve Moynihan fourth. Rob Middleton was the cause of caution two with five laps complete then as lap six ended John Cline Jr. spun in turn three for yellow three. Kania moved up alongside Kania on the restart then the yellow flew for Dorman once more. Seven laps were complete. After the restart Kania proved why he was the point leader passing Ottaway for the lead. Scott was the next to press Ottaway as Kania entered lap traffic. Scott made the pass stick on lap 15 just before the yellow flew once more for Middleton. Five laps remained before Kania could claim the points title. Kania pulled away and Scott and Ottaway continued to contest the runner up spot. With two to go Ottaway was two car lengths ahead of Scott and Kania was in cruise control. Kania did the job and won the event and the title his first at Stateline. Second in E-Mod points Butch Southwell was a no show on Saturday night allowing Justin Carlson to cruise into the EMod points title. Carlson did what he has done all season with a solid second place finish behind race winner John Woodward Jr. Woodward led the caution strewn event for his third win of the season. The first yellow of the E-Mod feature occurred on the first lap with Walter Johnson up against the turn one concrete. Greg Johnson was on the pole with John Woodard Jr. alongside. Lap two ended with a three-car wreck in turn one. Woodard led lap two with point leader Justin Carlson second and Alex Froman third. Greg Johnson, was taped by Chad Carlson then collected David Scott for the second yellow with four laps complete. Scott brought out yellow three on the restart. Debris caused yellow four with five complete. Woodward, Carlson, Froman, Dave Shagla and Mike McGee were

the restart leaders. A seven-car tangle caused caution six on the restart. Two more laps were complete when Cale Crocker and Clint Brady caused caution seven. Steve Rex collected Walt Johnson on the front stretch on the restart for caution eight. A lap nine spin by John Boardman caused caution nine. The race finally went green for more then two laps and Woodward led Justin Carlson with Frohman third and Kyle Bedell fourth. Bedell set Froman back a spot then began to run down Woodward and Carlson. Woodward took the white with Carlson a car length back and that was how the race ended. Woodward won the battle but Carlson won the point title. Early Crate Late Model feature leader Doug Ricotta ran afoul Max Blair sending both to the back of the field setting up Jason Genco for his second win of the season while point leader Damien Bidwell clinched his first Crate Late Championship title with a seventh place finish. Doug Ricotta was the initial leader of the Cr feature with Ryan Scott second. Skip Jackson caused the first caution with four laps complete. Ward Schell was second. A threecar tangle ruined the restart. Ricotta led lap five with Ryan Scott second and Ward Schell third. A three-car pileup collected Brian Haggerty, Justin Smith and Steve Dixon. The race went green for three laps then Paul Himes, Cody Mason and Mark Thrasher had problems in turn three for caution four. Ricotta was tagged by Max Blair after the restart during the yellow Ricotta and Blair were sent to the rear for the restart. Jason Genco was the leader with Schell second and Scott third. Justin Tatlow, Mason, Bruce Hordusky and Brad Mesler tangled on the restart for caution six. Two laps later debris on the backstretch caused caution seven. Genco continued to lead with Scott now second followed by Schell and Bob Dorman. Hordusky spun on the exit of turn two for caution eight. Genco ran the final three laps unchallenged for his second win of the season. Point leader Damien Bidwell with his seventh finishing spot claimed the Crate Late Model point title. Chris Withers just needed a solid finish in the Street Stock feature to become the 2012 Street Stock Champion and that is what he accomplished with his fourth place finish in a rough and tumble event won by Patrick Fielding his second of the season.

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ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. — The University at Buffalo Bulls (1-1-1) scored within X-Country Team Fredonia Women’s the game's first 10 minutes, Ranked No. 10 Lacrosse Earns but the St. Bonaventure Academic Honor women's soccer team (0-3-1) FREDONIA, N.Y. — The fought back in the second Fredonia State men's cross FREDONIA, N.Y. — The half to score the equalizing country team is No. 10 in the 2012 Fredonia State women's tally and earn its first point of NCAA Division III Atlantic lacrosse team is one of 61 the season in a 1-1 doubleRegion preseason rankings NCAA Division III programs overtime tie between the two released Tuesday. to receive academic recogniBig 4 rivals. tion from the Intercollegiate The United States Track & Bonaventure's game-knotting Women's Lacrosse Coaches' Field and Cross Country tally came on a great deAssociation. Coaches Association placed fensive play by Courtney the Blue Devils in the exact The ILWCA, in a press release Hoenicke and subsequent spot where they finished at the posted earlier this week, cited finish by Brittany Charles in 2011 Atlantic Regional meet. the Blue Devils among its list the 62nd minute. Hoenicke of 2012 Academic Squads. stepped up from her position The Blue Devils, under the Teams carrying a cumulative and intercepted a UB pass up direction of Tom Wilson, bethe left wing. The junior then gan preseason drills Sunday in 3.0 grade-point average or sent a thru ball perfectly onto preparation for their first meet higher were recognized. Charles's run, whose shot of the season — the Daniel In addition to being among from about 15 yards out went Walker Invitational at Beaver the 61 teams honored in over the head of UB goalIsland State Park on Aug. 31. the entire division, the Blue keeper Ainsley Wheldon. Devils were also among the 16 Three other SUNYAC teams NCAA Tournament teams on Charles's goal was the first are ranked ahead of the Blue the list. non-penalty goal for St. BoDevils in the USTFCCCA naventure all year, and just the poll: Geneseo (No. 1), Corteam's second conversion this season. The first came on Friday against Pittsburgh when Shannon Van Riper converted a penalty kick opportunity. UB opened the scoring early in the contest with a tally in the 8th minute. Taylor ** • 0% for 36 - 48 months* Thompson played a ball into Katie Roberts, who fired a • No Down Payment* low shot from the top of the • No Interest, No Payments until April 2013* box. SBU keeper Christina Sarokon got her hands on the ball with a lunging effort

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The Bonnies women's soccer team fell to 0-3-1 Sunday, but did pick up their first point of the season by tying the University at Buffalo. Shannon Van Riper (pictured) scored on a penalty kick against Pitt in the Bonnies 2-1 loss on Saturday. (St. Bonaventure Sports Information Photo)

to her right, but the ball just crossed over the line. After the Bulls dominated the opening portion of the match by attempting the first six shots, the Bonnies settled in attempted the game's next seven shots, but were unable to find the back of the net in the opening half. The second half and overtime sessions were wide open with each team creating numerous opportunities, including UB hitting a post and Bonaventure striking a crossbar. In the second 10-minute over-

time session alone, the Bonnies attempted five of their season-high 23 shots. In its first three games combined, St. Bonaventure attempted just 14 shots, and only six of those were on target. Against the Bulls, SBU put seven shots on frame. "This was a significantly better effort from us from about the 15-minute mark on," head coach Manoj Khettry said in comparison with his team's first three games. "I thought we did a better job in this game than our previous

three in keeping the ball, playing to feet and generating chances. "With a young team, we wanted to create an atmosphere where every game is like a conference game, so with a rival like UB that's what it felt like today." Freshman Christina Sarokon — making her second career start — stopped eight UB shots in her 110 minutes of action. But perhaps the biggest stop of the game came from Van Riper, who blocked down a UB shot on the goal line destined for the right side of the net in the 81st minute. St. Bonaventure remains at home next weekend as it continues its four-game homestand. The Bonnies open the weekend with a 5 p.m. match against Syracuse on Friday, followed by a contest against Bucknell on Sunday at 3 p.m. GAME NOTES: The corner kick opportunities were even, with each team producing five … two of UB's corners came in the second overtime period … Wheldon made six saves for the Bulls … the tie is just the second in the non-conference schedule for the Bonnies since 2009 … UB committed 16 fouls compared with Bonaventure's 12 … freshman Abby Maiello attempted a game-high five shots, while sophomore transfer Caitlin MacConnell and Charles each attempted four.

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BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Bowling Green (1-0) capitalized on just four shots on goal, knocking in three to send the St. Bonaventure men's soccer team (0-1) home with a tough 3-0 loss in their season opener. The Bonnies managed more shots (16-15), and more shots on goal (8-4) but could not find the back of the net in this one. Bowling Green goalkeeper Michael Wiest made eight saves to secure the shutout for the Falcons. Preseason All-MAC Team selection Danny Baraldi fired home the first goal for the Falcons on an assist from Anthony Grant in the 20th minute for his first score of the season. BGSU would take that 1-0 advantage into halftime. The pace of play picked up early in the second half but the momentum did not shift until late in the second half A foul on St. Bonaventure in the 70th minute resulted in a penalty kick for the Falcons.

The 2012 St. Bonaventure men's soccer team got off to a rough start this past weekend when they lost 3-0 at Bowling Green. (St. Bonaventure Sports Information Photo)

Bowling Green made it count to take a 2-0 lead and control of the game. SBU committed just 10 fouls to the Falcons' 13 in the game. BGSU closed the door in the 80th minute when Ryan Comisky connected for his first goal of the season on an assist from Chris McLean to give the Falcons a 3-0 lead. "There's no doubt we were the better team tonight." Said SBU head coach Mel Mahler. "It's one of those losses we have to learn to live. Some calls just didn't go our way." Junior Brad Vanino led the offensive charge for the Bonnies

playing 89 minutes and firing five shots with three being on goal. Juniors Daniel Iannacito and James Reed each mustered two shots of their own to no avail. "We're encouraged." Mahler said of his young team. "It's one game, we have a lot to be proud of and still have a lot of work to do. Hopefully we can get out there and get one against Buffalo." The Bonnies will be back in action looking for their first win when they visit Big 4 rival University at Buffalo Tuesday (Aug. 28). Kick-off for that

game will be at 7 p.m. GAME NOTES: This was the first meeting between these two teams since Sept. 5, 2004. St. Bonaventure came away with a 4-1 victory at home that day. SBU head coach Mel Mahler served as the head coach at Bowling Green from 1995-2003. While there he led the Falcons to three NCAA Tournament appearances (1995-96-97), three regular season Mid-American Conference championships (1996, 2000, 2002) and three MAC tournament titles (1995-96-97).

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Bills Trade For Jackson, Release Young

By John Wawrow f Associated Press ge ked ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. al (AP) — The Buffalo Bills have a new backup in Tarvaris Jackson, and they've cut Vince Young in a sudden shuﬄe of quarterbacks on Monday. t on- Shortly after announcing - they had released Young, the he Bills followed up to confirm tch reports that they had acquired y, Tarvaris Jackson in a trade nst with the Seattle Seahawks in .m. exchange for an undisclosed draft pick. r ven, It was a surprising turn of events that came in the final s week of the preseason, and me after Young struggled in his bid to win the backup job in a 38-7 he loss to Pittsburgh on Saturday. e Young posted comments on his Twitter account indicating 9 his time in Buffalo was over on Monday morning. re's That was after the Bills ello reached an agreement with e Jackson to restructure the final year of his contract and ell complete the trade Buffalo d and Seattle had agreed to Sunday night. “Respect Bills fans,” Young wrote. “I want to thank the Bills organization for the opportunity and with the organization and my teammates good luck this season.” Jackson traveled overnight to Buffalo, and was expected to join his new teammates for practice Monday afternoon. The trade wasn't completed until the Bills (No. 19 in the AP Pro32) reached a deal with Jackson's agent, Joel Segal, to restructure the final year of the player's contract, according to a person familiar with ey discussions. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the Bills do not discuss contract talks. he e Jackson was scheduled to make 004. $4 million this season, a figure y the Bills deemed to be too

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expensive for a backup player. The Bills (0-3) are preparing to complete their preseason schedule at Detroit on Thursday, when Jackson will have an opportunity to play. Jackson is a seven-year veteran who has gone 17-17 as a starter with Minnesota and Seattle. He had a 7-7 record with the Seahawks last season,

but his future was left uncertain after Seattle acquired Matt Flynn in free agency this offseason, and after using a third-round pick to draft Russell Wilson in April. The Bills quickly ran out of patience with Young, who had signed a one-year contract in May to compete with returning backup Tyler Thigpen for

Gailey said, referring to Jackson. ''Do we think he can play in this system eventually, that's the decision we'll have to make. Because there's not enough reps, there's not going to be enough looks to make a clean decision.'' Thigpen is the returning backup and is more familiar with Gailey's offense. He has had his struggles this preseason, but outlasted Vince Young, who was cut on Monday. Jackson, 17-17 as a starter over a six-year career, had his first chance to practice in team drills Tuesday. His performance was spotty, at best. Though he zipped one good pass over the middle to Ruvell Martin, Jackson had difficulty finding his rhythm. The Bills would prefer keeping only one backup behind start-

er Ryan Fitzpatrick, with the No. 3 job going to receiver/ wildcat specialist Brad Smith. Gailey hasn't entirely ruled out keeping both Thigpen and Jackson, though. The Bills (No. 19 in the AP Pro32) are 0-3 this preseason, and lost, 38-7, to Pittsburgh on Saturday. The No. 2 quarterback job is among several unsettled positions before the Bills make 22 cuts to set their 53-player roster by Friday. Gailey said between 80 and 85 percent of his roster is already set, which leaves about six or seven spots up for grabs. And the backup safety positions might already be set based on how well secondyear player Da'Norris Searcy and undrafted rookie Delano Howell have performed. Gen-

the No. 2 job behind starter Ryan Fitzpatrick. Young had the edge to win the backup job before he struggled on Saturday. He threw two interceptions, the first coming on his first pass attempt, and finished 12 of 26 for 103 yards passing in playing the entire second half. It was a sudden turn of events for Young, who last week had earned a thumbs-up from quarterbacks coach David Lee. “I'm really pleased with how much he studied and how he has slowly gotten better and better,” Lee had said. “Is he ready for the season? Not yet, but he's getting better every day.” And coach Chan Gailey has maintained there's only room for one backup, because the No. 3 job is going to receiver/ wildcat specialist Brad Smith. It is the latest blow to Young's once-promising career. After leading Texas to the national championship in 2006, Young was selected third overall in the draft by the Tennessee Titans and was the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. The Titans eventually ran out of patience with Young and released him last summer. Young had a disappointing season as Michael Vick's backup in Philadelphia last year. Jackson has had an up-anddown career since being selected by Minnesota in the second round of the 2006 draft. He spent five years with the Vikings, including a 2007 when he went 8-4 before losing his starting job. Jackson signed a two-year contract with the Seahawks last year, and was credited for playing a major role in the team's turnaround after a 2-6 start. He had career numbers in completions (271), attempts (450), 3,091 yards passing with 14 touchdowns and 13 interceptions.

Backup QB The Question For Bills In Preseason Finale

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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) i- — It'll come down to Tyler - Thigpen's experience in Bufnd falo versus newcomer Tarvaris tles Jackson's potential in determining which of the two quarterbacks win the backup job in the Bills' preseason finale. Coach Chan Gailey announced Tuesday that Thigpen will get a majority of playing time Thursday, when the Bills travel to play the Detroit Lions. Jackson, acquired in a trade from Seattle this week, will take over in the fourth quarter and his chances of winning the job judged on how quickly he can grasp the offense. ''What you have to look at when you're making a decision like this is potential,''

eral manager Buddy Nix said adding a veteran safety in free agency is now less of a concern than it was a month ago. ''We may have found him on our team,'' Nix said. ''You have to let it play out, but we may have one as good as what we can go out there and get.'' Howell had a particularly strong performance getting significant playing time with the second-string defense in a 36-14 loss at Minnesota two weeks ago. Among others on the bubble are defensive ends Kyle Moore and Robert Eddins. The two are competing for a job left open after Shawne Merriman was cut last week. There's also a competition at linebacker between rookie draft picks Tank Carder and Nigel Bradham, and freeagent addition Scott McKillop.

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Torrell Troup (No. 96) was placed on Injured Reserve last week. The former second round pick has yet to make much of an impact in Buffalo and this serves as his latest setback. (AP Photo)

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Troup Placed On IR ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills placed Torell Troup on the seasonending injured reserve list Thursday in the latest setback of the defensive tackle's young career. Troup spent the past month showing very little progress since having back surgery in December. That's when he had two disks fused to repair a nagging injury that limited him to playing just six games last season. Buffalo's 2010 second-round draft pick spent much of training camp working out individually, if at all, and said he was still in constant pain eight months since having the operation. On Wednesday, Troup had limited practice time working solely with the scout team. In the latest depth chart released by the team this week, Troup was listed fourth and last behind starter Kyle Williams. “I told him today when we visited that I was proud of him for the way he fought to get back, but he just could not make it,” Gailey said. “We wanted to let him not worry about it anymore and go get well. We will give him a run next year.” Troup has one year left on his four-year contract. The Bills had high expectations of Troup when they selected him with the 41st pick out of Central Florida. He had a promising rookie season in which he finished with 23 tackles and two pass breakups in 15 games, including three starts. A series of injuries began hampering Troup during training camp last year. He was eventually placed on IR in November. This year, Troup was held out of the team's spring minicamp practice sessions with the

anticipation he could be ready for the start of training camp last month. After being cleared for the start of camp following a conditioning session, Troup had a setback the following day. Two weeks ago, Troup said he was second-guessing himself on why he had the procedure, even though doctors said it would be necessary. “If I could go back, yeah, I probably wouldn't have wanted to deal with this,” he said. The move leaves the Bills with an 85-player roster heading into their preseason game against Pittsburgh on Saturday. NFL teams have until Monday to reduce their rosters to 75 players. The deadline to establish 53-player rosters is Aug. 31.

Clowney, Batten Among Cuts ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills have released nine players, including receiver David Clowney and linebacker Danny Batten, the team's 2010 sixth-round draft pick. Clowney was signed in January, after the third-year player split last season between the Jets and Carolina. Batten missed his rookie season with a shoulder injury, and had four starts in 16 games last year. Buffalo also released defensive linemen Sean Ferguson and Jay Ross, defensive backs Prince Miller and Nick Sukay, tight end Fendi Onobun, receiver Derek Session and guard Jake Vermiglio. The team placed tight end Mike Caussin on the reserve/ physically-unable-to-perform list. The moves were made Sunday, a day before NFL teams were required to trim their rosters to 75 players Buffalo also reached a settlement with defensive back Josh Nesbitt, and released him from injured reserve.

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Bow Hunting May Have To Wait For The Fish To Stop Biting By Steve Peacock Star Outdoors Writer

The Walleye fishing was good for yet another weekend. We fell just short of catching our limit on Sunday because of the ones we lost. The fish we did catch were bigger on average than the ones we caught last week. However last week the fish finder showed more fish down there than we saw this week. Another thing I noticed was that the colors of the worm harnesses that caught fish this week were not the same colors that worked last week. I also want to mention that our down riggers have been more productive the last two weeks

The fishing has been spectacular on the lake recently and it's keeping avid outdoorsmen away from hunting. (Submitted by Steve Peacock)

than they have been all summer. Once again the lake was crowded between Center road and Dunkirk in eighty feet of water. The perch fleet has also been having great success off of Sunset Bay and off of sturgeon point. A friend of mine, who had a great day of perch fishing, tells me that they were catching all small fish on minnows then they tried using worms and started catching bigger fish. Normally at this time of the year I am hoping for cooler weather to bring in the steelhead. This year we have been doing so well on the walleye that I don’t want it to end. Needless to say we are going to keep on Walleye fishing until we quit catching them. So the bow hunting may have to wait until I am ready to stop fishing on the weekends.

SUMMER OF ACCOMPLISMENTS FOR LEBRON continued from pg 4 will provide plenty of tests, none stiffer than on Nov. 3 when Oregon comes to the Coliseum for the first of a possible two contests with the Trojans. USC and Oregon could also meet in the Pac-12 title game. Trojans-Ducks might be only the second-biggest game of the day on Nov. 3. That will also be the day of Round III of Alabama-LSU, after the Tide and Tigers played twice last season, the second time in the BCS title game.

Alabama won the rematch 21-0 to take its second national title in the last three seasons under coach Nick Saban. The Tide are rebuilding on defense, but return quarterback A.J. McCarron and one of the best offensive lines in the country. LSU has a new quarterback, Zach Mettenberger, who the Tigers hope will give the passing game more punch, and much of last year's fearsome defense is back - except Mathieu. The defensive back nick-

Ball bruised his ribs on the play and didn't return. He said afterward he was fine. So was Manning, who was blasted by linebacker Parys Haralson in the chest right as he released his longest pass of the preseason. After Ball came down with it, Manning bounced right up, raced downfield, lined up in the

no-huddle and hit running back Willis McGahee for 14 yards to the San Francisco 12. It was the second time Manning, who missed all of last season with a neck injury that required four operations, had been hit hard in the preseason, and both times shook off the cobwebs and

named Honey Badger became a surprising Heisman contender with a slew of gamechanging plays last season. He scored four touchdowns, two on punt returns and two on fumble returns. His departure was met with mixed reaction by voters, but in a tight race for No. 1 it made a difference. Seth Emerson of The Macon (Georgia) Telegraph dropped LSU from No. 1 to No. 3, behind Alabama and USC. "On the one hand, he wasn't exactly known as a lock-down

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responded with a big pass for the first down. Linebacker Wesley Woodyard recovered a fumbled snap for the Broncos at the San Francisco 24, and four plays later, Manning found Decker wide open by the back left pylon for his second touchdown and a 17-0 lead.

cornerback and LSU has plenty of other talent. On the other hand, I was in the Georgia Dome last year when Mathieu single-handedly turned the tide of the SEC championship," Emerson wrote on his blog. "He's a dynamic player. There's a reason he was fifth in the Heisman voting. "That's why I moved LSU to third, but not any further down." The rest of the Top 25 was heavy on Big 12 and Big Ten teams. Big 12 newcomer West Vir-

ginia was 11th, followed by Big Ten rivals Wisconsin and Michigan State. The Big 12 also placed Texas (No. 15), Oklahoma State (No. 19), TCU (No. 20) and Kansas State (No. 22) in the rankings to give the league six teams overall, matching the SEC for the most. No. 23 Florida is the sixth SEC squad. The Big Ten added Nebraska (No. 17) and Ohio State (No. 18) for a total of five teams. The Buckeyes, in their first season under coach Urban

Meyer, are banned for the postseason this season because of NCAA sanctions. Defending Atlantic Coast Conference champion Clemson (No. 14) and Virginia Tech (No. 16) give the ACC three teams in the Top 25. No. 21 Stanford is the third Pac-12 team in the poll. No. 24 Boise State is ranked in the preseason for the fourth straight year and No. 25 Louisville is the only Big East school in the rankings.

way. He doesn't do anything but the right thing in all of his work and his preparation and his competitiveness has been demonstrated again.” Wilson being named the starter leaves Flynn on the sidelines and according to Carroll understandably disappointed. Flynn was Seattle's big free-agent splash in the

offseason and the most highly sought after quarterback not named Manning after spending the last few seasons as Aaron Rodgers backup in Green Bay. But Flynn failed to show the same flashes as Wilson during his two preseason opportunities and sat out the game in Kansas City with a sore elbow.

Flynn's injury isn't considered to be severe, but sitting out against the Chiefs didn't help his case for the job. “Matt's done a great job for us in every way, just the opportunities didn't seem to come in as big a way as it did for Russell,” Carroll said. “He made the most of his.”

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IT’S GOOD FOR YOUR GAME

TEEING OFF

What’s wrong with Tiger?

Golf Magazine recently asked me who I thought should be PGA Player of the Year. I said Tiger Woods. He’s won three times, he’s first in FedEx Cup points, first in money won and first in scoring with a 68.9 average. The tour average for 2012 is 71. That said, he’ll never again be the completely dominant force I call Tiger-2000. Here’s why: 1. The biggest difference between Tiger2012 and Tiger-2000 is his golf brain. After his problems, Woods went through about 45 days of “bad dog” rehab, and somehow they turned what was once a magical athlete into a doubt-ridden performer with the same debilitating fear of failure as all the other golfers. He was taken down just one peg, but it was enough that his contemporaries are no longer scared of him. 2. His golf body is different. Besides the knee injury and Achilles tendon problems, Tiger has changed his upper body, and it’s too big. I believe he’s unbalanced his body and altered what the neurobiologists call the “body map,” the mental diagram of where everything is. He’s also had four operations on his knee, killing off his knee proprioceptors, the network of cells that tells you where your body parts are at any given time. Note that the damage doesn’t show up in a limp or as pain, but it does hamper timing. In a recent study, Dr. R.W. Fremery of Hannover Medical School in Germany explained: “After reconstruction of the ACL, reduced proprioception may explain the poor functional outcome in some patients, despite restoration of mechanical stability.” 3. Tiger knows a lot about his equipment, but I think he makes a mistake with his golf ball. It spins too much. Spin is a product of how hard you hit the ball, where on the clubface you strike it, and the relationship between the club’s path and its face. When any of these variables are out of whack, the ball spins or curves sideways. Tiger still has trouble controlling the driver, and since the higher the swing speed, the more side spin you create, it’s always an adventure when he takes driver in hand. 4. Tiger’s Sean Foley swing is better than his Hank Haney swing, but he still has some problems that are painfully evident. It doesn’t show up in the stats because he hits irons, 3-woods and 5-metals off most tees, but it shows up in his ball flight: First, he has trouble in a left-to-right wind. Second, due to his upper-body strength, which is designed for power, he explodes through his wedges, causing him to miss long, then he babies it and comes up short. Third, he hits down on the driver with a negative angle of attack, creating too much spin. Combine all of the above with the quality of his opponents these days: On any given week, there are 10 players who can shoot lights out. This all leads me to predict that although Woods is still a very good golfer, we will never see the likes of Tiger-2000 again.

GOLF SPOKEN HERE

Casual water

Any temporary puddles of water on the course that are not supposed to be there. There is no penalty for a player to move his ball from casual water.

Angles of impact

Don’t make the mistake of trying to return to your address position at impact. If you do, energy stockpiled by coiling on the backswing will be dissipated by the time you get back to the ball. Even today, some antiquated instruction preaches that the impact position mirrors your address position, but this is obviously not correct. The vast difference between impact and address is illustrated in the accompanying photos. There are three areas of major importance: knees, hips and shoulders. Knees: At address, in the first photo, the knees are parallel to the left of her intended line of flight. At impact, in photo two, her back knee has moved so her knees are now lined up 25 degrees to the left of her original line. Notice how her right heel is off the ground at impact as a consequence of this “opening up,” coupled with the transfer of weight to her left foot. Hips: At address, the hips are parallel to the left of her intended line of flight, but at impact, her hips are 25 degrees open. As evidence, notice that only one belt loop is clearly visible at address, while at impact we can see two. This is proof of a good release of hips that were coiled at

At address, the hips, shoulders and knees are all parallel to the target line.

The real No. 1

the top then ABOUT THE WRITER snapped open Dr. T.J. — and that Tomasi is spells power. a teaching professional Shoulders: in Port St. At address, Lucie, Fla. Visit his the shoulders website at are parallel tjtomasi.com. to her intended line of flight, but at impact, her shoulders are only slightly open, about 10 degrees — not nearly as rotated as her knees or hips. This is a sure sign that she has saved some of the coil she built up on her backswing for release when it counts — through impact. Further evidence of this can be seen by observing the wrinkles in her shirt. The muscles in her torso are wound the same way as these wrinkles are. Her shoulders will not catch up to her hips and knees until she is almost at the finish of her swing. To get the feel of the correct impact position and how it differs from address, sole your clubhead behind a ball and go directly from address to impact without moving the clubhead. Then hold the position and, using a mirror, compare it to the model. If you see and feel the correct position, your chances of getting there are greatly improved.

At impact, the shoulders are closed to the hips, but open to the target line. Impact is much more dynamic than address.

The golf world was never comfortable with Luke Donald in the No. 1 spot. He’s never won a major, he doesn’t hit it far and he’s not flamboyant. Donald can walk down the street and never be recognized. But Rory McIlroy, with his win at the PGA Championship, is a prototype No. 1: He’s won two majors, he crushes it off the tee and he’s got charisma. Disregarding the stats and rankings, however, is McIlroy the best player in the world? Based on 2012, I’ll take Tiger! ASK THE PRO

No harm, no foul should be the rule Q: Why did Carl Pettersson get a penalty at the PGA? I don’t think he grounded his club. — T.R. A: On the first hole of the last round in the PGA Championship, Pettersson was assessed a twostroke penalty for moving a leaf in a hazard. Nobody, including Pettersson, saw it move, and in fact, a slow-motion replay was required, which in my opinion didn’t show it either. But the committee peered at a grainy video long enough to see what they were looking for — a violation. It had no actual effect on the shot, but it cost the player two strokes. What effect did it have on his wallet? It cost him $481,500! And now comes the chorus of cliches: “Rules are rules,” “It’s the same for everyone,” or my personal favorite, “It’s a slippery slope.” Here’s the logic: If you can declare, as they did at Kiawah, that all the bunkers (sand hazards) on the golf course are waste areas, meaning you can ground your club, then surely the tournament committee could invoke my common sense “Fairness in Golf” rule, which says, “Since no advantage was either sought or gained, there is no penalty.” In other words, no harm, no foul. If the infraction is so small it can’t be seen with the naked eye, then it’s too small for a penalty. (To Ask the Pro a question about golf, email him at: pblion@aol.com.)

THE GOLF DOCTOR

Short people can benefit from long drivers Switching to an extra-long driver to hit the ball farther is often not a good idea because each half-inch increase in length increases the swing weight of the club about three points. (Swing weight is a measurement that relates the weight in the clubhead to the length of the shaft.) For example, a men’s driver with a standard length of 44 inches and a standard swing weight of D3 rises to an E5 if the shaft is lengthened to 46 inches. And an E5 club for most golfers will feel very “head-heavy.” However, long clubs sometimes can be effective for short golfers with slow swings. I discovered this when one of my students, an older lady who stood about 4 foot 10, hit a few tee shots with my driver during a lesson. I was astonished that

TRAINING AIDS

her shots were going about 20 yards farther than I had ever seen her hit it – even with the wrong shaft flex for her swing speed. With her own lightweight driver she carried the ball about 115 yards, but with my club she was consistently hitting it 130! The extra-length club increased the length of her swing arc and added about 8 miles an hour to her swing speed — from about 50 mph to 58 mph. And unlike the off-center hits common at much higher swing speeds, at her low speeds she was able to keep the ball in play, just the opposite of what you might expect. So if you are small in stature, don’t be afraid to try a longer driver. It may work wonders for you, and it can’t hurt to try.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Plenty of lag

“Lee admits he needed to shake things up … he’d lost his focus and his enthusiasm a bit.”

Lag, which is when the club shaft stays behind the hands at impact, is one of the hardest positions for students to develop, yet it’s one of the fundamental aspects of power. The Power Lag Pro helps by fitting on the trail hand during practice and encouraging you to keep in place what I call the “seal,” the cup of the trail wrist. This training aid is sold together with the complementary Flat Wrist Pro for $40 from powerlagpro.com.

— Andrew Chandler, Lee Westwood’s manager, who must be wondering if he is next after Westwood fired his caddy and his coach following his poor play in the PGA Championship, where he missed the cut.

GOLF BY THE NUMBERS

See how you measure up I ask my serious students to keep track of their stats so they can develop an accurate strength and weakness profile. It makes my job a lot easier when we know what the stats say. If you already keep stats, match yourself with the best players in the world (stats shown here are

through the PGA Championship). Note: Most golfers can’t relate to the strokes gained — putting category because of the way it’s calculated, so I use 28 putts a round as the benchmark of good putting. But no matter how you measure putting, Aaron Baddeley is always near the top.

Stat Strokes Gained — Putting Scoring Average Proximity to Hole Scrambling Greens in Regulation Driving Distance Money Leaders

Leader Aaron Baddeley Tiger Woods Steve Stricker

Total .855 68.91 31’ 4”

Tour average .059 71.10 3”

Brian Gay Justin Rose Bubba Watson Tiger Woods

64.67% 70.88% 315.9 yards $4,957,158

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MISC_FOR_SALE New in box. $28 716-488-9094 BINOCULARS 7X35

KEROSENE HEATER

$45 716-488-9094

In box

Spit measures 36” long and ﬁts most grills, operates on 110120 volt, also 2”D” batteries.$20 716-720-5552

NEW SEARS ROTISSERIE

New Sanus Vuepoint Full Motion TV Wall Mount ﬁts most 3260 inch TV’s $100. 716-7205552 SANUS TV WALL MOUNT

upright freezer frost free works great. 100.00 16 cu ft 716 680 2958 716-680-2958

UPRIGHT

BROTHER

FREEZER

INTELLIFAX

770

Loads of Features, home/ofﬁce, copy, autodial, fax/tel/ answer mach opts, plain paper, $35 716-581-3089 Staples Thermal Fax Paper, 164’ roll x 1” core, 2 pk, $10 716-5813089

THERMAL FAX PAPER

6 1/2 INCH PNEUMATIC UTILITY CUTOFF TOOL, FOR CUTTING AND GRINDING, 20,000 RPM (USED) $20.00 716-203-7299

CUT-OFF SAW VCR

MOVIE

COLLECTION

Many titles, mixed Crime, Action, Westerns and Comedy, sold as set. 716-581-3089 60ISH FISHERPRICE & DISNEY

Collection of ThemePark/Circus, SchoolHouse, Camper, PlayHouse & Acces. 716-5813089 WOOD FOR SALE CHERRY AND ASH 16” TO 18” LOGS. NEEDS TO BE SPLIT. YOU LOAD $20.00 A CORD. CALL FOR MORE DETAILS. 716488-1530

WHIRLPOOL DRYER Whirlpool

Duet Dryer works great.Just bought a new set. $150 716720-5552 CEDER SHAKE SHINGLES One

square + or -. Been in my garage for 35 years. Today’s worth 250.00. Will sell or for best oﬀer. In Fredonia 954270-5202.

RADIO CONTROL HELICOPTER

DRAGONFLY RADIO CONTROL HELICOPTER, BUILT IN RECHARGEABLE NI-CAD BATTERY, 20” PROP$ $50.00 716-203-7299 SLABWOOD $8.00 pickup load, you load, prepare now for cooler weather 716-2692109 AMERICAN RACING RIMS 16x7 Racing Rims. call for more details. $400.00 or BO 716488-1530 POOL DECK: 27.5’X18” From 27’ above ground pool. You take down and haul away. $1200/ but will listen to offers. 716-934-9593

16 Gal Sears Craftman Shop Vac $30.00 or BO 716-488-1530

SHOPVAC

150,000 ptu base board water. $3,000 obo. 716-229-9778 WOOD FURNACE

David Brown 885 Tractor with post pounder. 716-410-0125

FOR SALE

upright freezer works great frost free 100.00

UPRIGHT FREEZER

CREDIT

CARD

PROCESSOR

VeriFone Omni 396, Report Functions, Power Supply, Xtra Tapes. 716-232-4013 BANKER/COURIER/PILOT CASE Large Solid Top Grade

30 foot solar cover. used 1 week $100.785-9381

POOL SOLAR COVER

MUSIC

Leather with Side Pouch, Compartments & Franzen Locks, Not used. $220 716232-4013

RECORDS & TAPES 33’s,45’s and 8 track tapes, prices $.50-$15. Lakewood Indoor Flea Market in back corner or call 716-720-5552

BROTHER

PIANO Unique Small Wooden

INTELLIFAX

770

Loads of Features, home/ofﬁce, copy, autodial, fax/tel/ answer mach opts, plain paper, manual. 716-232-4013 Staples Thermal Fax Paper, 164’ roll x 1” core, 2 pk, $10 716-2324013

THERMAL FAX PAPER

CARLO PRINT

BOSSOLI

FRAMED-

San Carlo Piazza 24x30, Vivid Image & Detail, Rear has signed passage in Italian. 716-232-4013 60ISH FISHERPRICE &DISNEY

Collection of ThemePark/Circus, SchoolHouse, Camper, PlayHouse & Acces. 716-2324013 Large collection of Avon bottles some ﬁlled. Call 785-6066 after 6pm

AVON BOTTLES

MOTORIZED

WHEELCHAIR

Quikie, Tilts back for pressure relief. Like New! Resonable 716-488-9094

$8.00 pick up load you load 716-269-2109

SLAB WOOD

DEER HIDES TANNED DEER HIDES. CALL FOR MORE DETAILS. $100.00 716-488-1530

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

Piano, Chime Sound, 36.5L X 29T X 16W, Black & Red, Great Gift $240 716-581-3089

PROFESSIONAL

SPEAKERS

7pc, 2-50x18x19 Large Speakers plus tweeters, Equalizer & Sound Equipment, for Band or Home 716-581-3089 1960 SILVER TONE & 1980

FENDER acoustic guitars. 1960 silver tone is $400 obo mint condition. 1980 Fender is $200 obo. 716-467-1144 PROFESSIONAL SOUND SYSTEM 7pc, 2-50x18x19 Large

Speakers plus tweeters, Equalizer & Sound Equipment, for Band or Home 716-232-4013

Unique Small Wooden Piano, Chime Sound, 36.5L X 29T X 16W, Black & Red, Great Gift 716232-4013 VINTAGE

PIANO

SCHOOL BAND INSTRUMENTS

Pre-Owned Excellent Band Instruments Guaranteed. Bova’s Music & Train Shoppe Westﬁeld 716-326-6891

SPORTING_GOODS Motorized Reasdonable 716-488-9094 TREADMILL

HUNTING KNIFE & SHEATH

Tuf-Stag Ultra Honed Bowie knife in Leather Sheath, Collectable 716-581-3089 GOLF CLUBS WITH BAG Freestanding range/Par 3 bag (red) with clubs (3, 5, 7, 8, 9, Wedge, Putter) Jamestown 708-6015 $20

NEW FLO-LITE WADERS SIZE9

NEW FLO-LITE BROWN RUBBER HIP WADERS-Men’s Size 9 Great For Fall Fishing Retail: $54.95 - $30.00 716-9970821 ELLIPTICAL CROSSTRAINER NordicTrack Like New!

$288 716-488-9094

FISHING ROD AND REEL

BO. $19 716-488-9094

COM-

NEW PRO-LINE WADERS SIZE9

BRAND NEW PRO-LINE CAMO HIP WADERS(SIZE 9) Great For Fall Salmon Fishing Retail: $79.99 -$40.00 716997-0821 CROSMAN .177 CAL AIRRIFLE

Crosman Phanthom/Quest Hybrid High Powered .177C Air Riﬂe W/Scope NYS Approved Small Game $100 716-997-0821 NEW REM SUMMIT AIR RIFLE

New Remington Summit High Air Riﬂe W/4x32 Scope .177Pellet-Up To 1200fps List:$250-$150 716-997-0821 GAMO/REM HYBRID AIR RIFLE New Remington Sum-

mit Gamo Viper Hybrid-High Powered .177 Cal Air RiﬂeLimited Edition 18YRS+ $100 716-997-0821

NEW REMINGTON SLUG BARREL Brand New Remington

870 Slug Barrel 3” w/Cantilever Mount Retail Price $389.99-FIRST $200 TAKES IT! 716-997-0821

ELECTRIC

OIL

EXTRACTOR

powerful vavuum pump. drain oil & sludge from any motor through the dipstick hole in minutes. $35.00 716203-7299 HUSKY TOOLS

COMPRESSOR

NEW HUSKY Air Compressor-W/Tools Impact Wrench, Nailer, Chisel, Hammer, Sprayer & More $300 716-997-0821 BLACK AND DECKER DRILL

Drill 1200 RPM $20.00.Good Condition 716-488-1530

BLACK AND DECKER DRILL

Drill Automative Series, Standard Duty. Good Condition $20.00 716-488-1530 BOSTITCH BRADNAILER in box. new. $50 call 785-6066 after 6pm

WINTER_ITEMS 16” TO 18” CUT LOGS.NEEDS TO BE SPLIT. YOU LOAD. $20.00 A CORD. 716-488-1530

CHERRY AND ASH WOOD

SLAB WOOD $8.00 pick up load you load slab wood makes wonderful ﬁrewood 716-269-2109

DAIWA SAMURAI 2500 COMBO

NEW DAIWA SAMURAI SPINNING COMBO 6’MEDIUM ACTION-PERFECT FOR FALL SALMON & TROUT FISHING $30.00 716-997-0821 NEW DAIWA CYNGUS 6’ COMBO NEW DAIWA CYNGUS 6’

MED ACTION FISHING ROD/ REEL COMBO-PERFECT FOR FALL SALMON FISHING! $25.00 716-997-0821

HUNTING KNIFE & SHEATH

Tuf-Stag Ultra Honed Bowie knife in Leather Sheath. 716232-4013

CATS KITTENS FOR SALE. Himalayan kittens for sale. 716-7205525 FREE SIX WEEK OLD KITTENS

We have ﬁve, six week old kittens free to good homes. Mostly black with green/blue eyes. Call/Text 716-338-8269 Born 5-31, Need a loving home! Blk male, gray tiger-female, female tortoise. Short haired. 716-214-5005

FREE CUDDLY KITTENS

Classifieds www.StarNewsDaily.com • 366.9200 (Dunkirk/Fredonia) • 338.0030 (Jamestown)

CLASSIFICATION DOG BOARDING Alpha k9 Center 24-7 drop oﬀ pick up boarding, country setting. 716-269-2109

DOGS 6 boys harl, merle, blk, merlequin. 10wks old. shots and wormed. ready to go email ebsas@stny.rr.com 716499-6557

AKC GREAT DANE PUPPIES

Free Shih-Tzu 1 1/2 year old male dog. Not neuterred. Call 716-785-5630 716785-5630

SHSH-TZU

YORKIE-POO/CHIHUAHUA PUPS Yorkie-poo/Chihuahua

Puppies for sale $375 each. 3 female/1 male to choose from. Ph. (716)487-2448 cute black white tan, reg ukc beagle pups 1 male 1 female $200.00 716-269-2109

HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING Pressure washing, ﬁre &

HOUSES

2 COCKATIELS WITH CAGE

6YR RED SORREL DUNN MARE. 15.2H MOVING MUST SELL. GENTLE, WESTERN RIDER. $1,000.00 OBO 716-489-3301

FOR SALE AQHA HORSE

PET_SUPPLIES DOG HOUSE Petmate Dog House for a Large Dog.$35.00 716-488-1530

HOME FOR SALE BY OWNER 3 bedrm ranch in great

neighborhood 81 Ounce St. Dunkirk call: 672-6167

SPACIOUS

AND

PEACEFUL

1.37 acres 2845 sqft. Arched doorways, corner cabinets, and character. Park like yard, new bathrooms 716-7081093 DEWITTVILLE 3 BDRM HOME

CLCS. 1679 sqft. 2 car. Private! Showing 9/1 to PREAPPROVED $117900 before realtors listing. 386-6020.

DOG AND CATS GROOMING MY COUNTRY SETTING, CALL 716-269-2109 GROOMING

puppy manners, obediance help, www.alphak9center.com 716-269-2109

ALPHA K9 TRAINING

LOOKING FOR AKC YORKIE

STUD. no more then 3 lbs . must be up to date on shots and wormings. needed asap EBSAS@STNY.RR.COM 716499-6557 PORTABLE FOLDING PET CAGE,SIZE MEDIUM 18” X 24” X 21 1/2”, DOUBLE DOOR $50.00 716203-7299

FOLDING PET CAGE

SIBERIAN PUPS FOR SALE. SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO AND PICTURES. littleracershuskies@freehosting.net. 716499-6181 SIBERIAN

PUPS

OTHER_ANIMALS 3 YR OLD SCARLET MACAW

Price Reduced! Doesn’t get along w/our male blue & gold. $1200 w/very lge cage & toys. 716-397-6290 HORSE BOARDING Mid Mead-

ows Farm, located in Mayville/ Dewittville has stalls available. This is a small, private, adult barn. Newer facility with a 60x120 indoor ring/outdoor ring round pen, with a 100 acres. 12x12 matted stalls, heated tack/ feed/ bathroom w/laundry facility & indoor wash stall. Board includes: hay (as much as you like 1st and 2nd cut), grain 2 daily turnout, (pastures w/ run ins) Stalls cleaned every day. Looking for a nice group of horse enthusiast to share the barn. Larry -716-499-7101 have green broke mare 13 yrs, bay $100.00 to good home, 2 yr old paint unreg,colt unbroke, $100.00 716-269-2109

HORSE

FURNISHED APARTMENTS

CERAMIC_TILE HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING Floors, showers, walls -

we do it all! 716-640-0604

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,

3 and 4 bdrm apartments NICE AND CLEAN! 2 semester minimum 716-672-7317 716-672-7317

COLLEGE HOUSING

ONE BEDROOM LAKEWOOD

Available October 1st to May 1st. Oﬀ-street parking, deck, $440 plus utilities. 716-7135452

HOUSES BEMUS LAKEFRONT YEARLY Newly Remodeled Year

Round 3BR Lakefront with ﬁreplace, large deck, new furnace, includes dock, plowing 716-763-0523 LAKEWOOD 3b 2.5b furnished

oﬀ streat parking. available 10/1/12 to 6/1/13 625.00+s+u 716-450-0059 716-450-0059

ROOMS employed mature male wants to share your home/apt. will split bills asap 716-679-5283

WANTED TO RENT

UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS DUNKIRK: LOWER 2 BEDROOM

No smoking/pets. $495 + Security. Stove and water included 716-366-1924 LAKEWOOD 2BD W LAKE VIEW

Renovated, all appliances, large ﬂoor plans, storage. From $575+ 450-2254 BROCTON SCHOOL - PORTLAND 2 Bedroom upper. No

Pets. Available August 1. $425+ security. Ph-716 7929871 or 792-7243

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.

EXCAVATING AIR_CONDITIONING_ HEATING HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING complete heating & air

conditioning services. 716640-0604

AUTO_REPAIR AND_PARTS MADENFORD SPRING & AUTO

madenford does ceramic brakes $100 average on cars & trucks per axle 672-7242 MADENFORD SPRING & AUTO

auto/truck repairs 10% or more cheaper than any competitor. over 30 years exp.672-7242 MADENFORD SPRING & AUTO

Madenford Spring can add a leaf to your springs to increase carrying capacity. 672-7242 MADENFORD SPRING & AUTO

Madenford repairs cars trucks and motorhomes at reasonable prices. 672-7242 MADENFORD SPRING & AUTO

Madenford Spring has over 30 years experience in auto repair. Downtown Fredonia 672-7242 MADENFORD SPRING & AUTO

HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING Excavation, drainage,

foundations, gravel, driveways . We do it all - reasonable rates! 716-640-0604

FENCING HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING Fences, decks & railings.

All types of construction & materials installed. Design sevices available. 716-6400604

FLOORING HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING Flooring - all types in-

stalled. Reasonable rates! 716-640-0604

INSULATION HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING Blown in ﬁberglass & ce-

Gardens, Landscaping etc. Tory-bilt rototiller Equals Excellent Job. Reasonable 716488-9094

HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING Very reasonable! - De-

HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING Foundations & repairs,

NANCE. Meeting all of your building, remodeling, home improvement, & property maintenance needs! Fully licensed & insured. www. holtcontractingwny.com 716-640-0604

ROOFING Over 20 yrs of exp. in commercial & residental rooﬁng! We know roofs! 814-218-0862

MK ROOFING

HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING Shingles, metal, EPDM

(rubber), composites & repairs. Call today! 716-6400604

SEPTIC_TANK AND_DRAINS HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING Repairs & new systems.

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

TREE_SERVICES Firewood cut & split - 1 cord $195, 3 cord $550, 4 cord $700 Free delivery for 3 or more cord. 716-736-3963

MASONRY re-point & repair. 716-6400604

PAINTING HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING Professional, neat &

clean! Interior & exterior. Reasonable rates! 716-6400604

PLUMBING HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING Repairs, drains cleared,

new constuction & add-ons, hot water tanks & baseboard heat. 716-640-0604

‘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

TRUCKS 89 FORD E-350 CUBE VAN 7.5 Liter Motor W/AIR & LOCKING PULL DOWN DOOR & LOADING RAMP 88K Miles $3500 716-997-0821

89 FORD E350 CUBE VAN

1998 Supercab, low mileage, auto V-8, PW, PL, cruise, hitch package and more $5500 716-761-7157

FORD F-150 FOR SALE

1999 FORD RANGER 4X4 Great gas mileage 84k miles, V6, 4.0L, ext cab, tilt, A/C, cruise, newer tires, $4995. Call 3973333 1999 FORD RANGER 4X4 XLT

Great gas mileage. 84k miles, V6, 4.0L, ext-cab. Bed liner, A/C toolbox, CC, tilt. $4,995 Call 397-3333

FIREWOOD CUT, SPLIT

GLASS

VANS 2002

HONDA ODYSSEY

WINDOWS

124K miles, air, cruise, power. Runs great. $4500.00 OBO. 716-672-9136 or 716672-9350.

BLOCK

94 CHEVY G30 CARGO VAN

WINDOWS

Custom made Glass Block Windows, sales, install n repair Jamestown, NY 716-4848312 HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING All types! Repacement &

new construction. Thermal vinyl lifetime warrenty! Tax break! 716-640-0604

1994 CHEVROLET G30 CARGO VAN 1 TON EXTENDED VERSION - 5.7Liter. NEW TIRES - 119,655 Miles $1200 716-997-0821

VEHICLE_ACCESSORIES Front Cover for a 2007 GM Chevy Pick-up. Brand new still in bag. $35.00 716-488-1530

WINTER FRONT COVER

PETROMAXX + FUEL CATALYST

AUTOS

ROTOTILLING SERVICE

MADENFORD SPRING & AUTO

HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING & PROPERTY MAINTE-

Kits available! 716-640-0604

LANDSCAPING

sign & install! 716-640-0604

BUILDERS_AND REMODELERS

HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING All types - Design & build!

lulose, also rolled. Get a tax break to make your home more eﬃcient! 716-640-0604

Madenford Spring does state inspections on every kind of vehicle. 672-7242 Madenford Spring will beat any competitors quote, gauranteed. 672-7242

POLE_BUILDINGS

mold remediation & restoration. 716-640-0604

repairs & add-on’s, no job too small! 716-640-0604

UKC REG BEAGLE PUP

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BUILDING RESTORATION

Triple Seven’s Alpaca Farm-3213 Tarbox Rd Cassadaga, NY Females $500 Males $150 40 Beautiful Alpacas 716-785-0824 ALPACAS

SELLING MALE AND FEMALE COCKATIELS WITH HUGE CAGE. MOVING MUST SELL. $100 716-489-3301

Save money at the pump with petromaxx +! Helps increase mileage gas or diesel more info 814-823-7909

RX-7 MAZDA TURBO Priced reduced to $3,900/ OBO on this 1987 spotless sports car. No winters & no issues. Ph. 665-4034 716-665-4034

Rather nice 1982 Jag XJ 6 for sale. British racing green $4,200.00 call: 716-224-2352.

1982 JAG XJ 6

RX-7 TURBO FOR SALE Full power. No winters & no issues. Asking $4,800/ BO. 665-4034. 716-665-4034

BOATS CANOE 15’ Gumman Aluminum Canoe. Reasonable 716488-9094 PEDAL PADDLE BOAT 3-Person Like New! Reasonable 716-488-9094 ‘92

YAMAHA

WAVERUNNER

Runs well. Well maintained. Water ready. Call 716-3865351 for details

ANTIQUES FOUNTAIN PENS I am interested in buying old Fountain Pens. Please call for information.(716)595-2161.

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

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AFFORDABLE CARS FROM A NAME YOU CAN TRUST Vehicle 2003 Kia Sedona 2003 Ford Escort ZX2 2002 Ford Taurus SES 2003 Oldsmobile Alero GX 2002 Ford Focus SE 2003 Buick Century Custom 2004 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S 2003 Mazda Mazda6 s 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport 2006 Buick Lucerne CX 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo

Stock # 14431B 14497A HL11564A HL11761A K29879A KT30225B 14882C 15121A 14755A KL28528A 14710A

Body 4D Passenger Van 2D Coupe 4D Sedan 4D Sedan 4D Sedan 4D Sedan 4D Sedan 4D Sedan 4D Passenger Van 4D Sedan 4D Sport Utility

Sale Price $5,484 $5,550 $5,580 $5,770 $5,995 $6,440 $6,442 $6,780 $6,780 $6,880 $6,991

Odometer 92,296 78,997 62,213 98,150 43,791 76,242 98,569 96,375 76,037 112,781 97,889

Vehicle

Stock #

Body

Sale Price

Odometer

2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 14406A, 4D Sport Utility, 92,423 Miles

$11,995

2007 Honda Odyssey LX

14983A, 4D Passenger Van, 81,750 Miles

$12,400

2008 Hyundai Accent

HM 11911A, 2D Hatchback, 62,988 Miles

2007 Honda Odyssey LX 2009 Jeep Patriot Sport 2008 Dodge Avenger R/T 2008 Ford Fusion SE 2006 Toyota RAV4 Base 2008 Ford Escape XLT 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 2008 Chrysler Town & Country LX

$6,995

2005 Chevrolet Malibu Base

SP00700A, 4D Sedan, 95,160 Miles

$6,995

14983A 14160A 14686A 14929A 14974A 14754A 14796A 14541A

4D Passenger Van 4D Sport Utility 4D Sedan 4D Sedan 4D Sport Utility 4D Sport Utility 4D Passenger Van 4D Passenger Van

$12,440 $12,584 $12,757 $12,770 $12,780 $12,848 $12,995 $12,995

81,750 27,817 70,090 48,461 61,986 85,950 67,129 50,894

2008 Dodge Nitro SXT 2003 Lincoln Town Car Signature 2006 Dodge Stratus SXT 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 2006 Pontiac G6 Base 2004 Mercury Monterey Base 2005 Chrysler Town & Country LX 2003 Toyota Camry 2005 Chevrolet Equinox LS

15126A 15157A 14271A 14861A 14708B 14792A KT30184AA K30348A

4D Sedan 4D Sedan 4D Sport Utility 4D Sedan 4D Wagon 4D Passenger Van 4D Sedan 4D Sport Utility

$6,995 $7,570 $7,765 $7,995 $7,995 $7,995 $7,995 $7,995

90,103 67,320 98,857 95,496 72,000 94,588 82,479 95,091

14480A, 4D Sport Utility, 72,748 Miles

$12,995

2009 Chevrolet Malibu LS 2011 Dodge Avenger Express 2006 Dodge Charger 2008 Jeep Liberty Sport

2006 Ford Fusion SEL

$7,995

14769B K30787A KT30334B 14964A 14729A

$8,995 $8,350 $8,995 $9,440 $9,440

84,278 79,001 128,777 95,108 94,160

$9,440

4D Station Wagon 4D Sedan 4D Sport Utility 4D Sedan 4D Sport Utility 4D Sport Utility

$9,550 $9,740 $9,777 $10,993 $10,995 $11,680

79,143 72,000 80,887 73,922 62,375 77,232

2009 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 2010 Chrysler Sebring Touring 2009 Jeep Liberty Sport 2010 Toyota Camry 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 2.7L V6 2008 Chrysler Town & Country Touring 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 2008 Jeep Commander Sport 2010 Jeep Liberty Sport 2011 Chrysler 200 Touring 2008 Chrysler 300 2010 Toyota RAV4 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Big Horn Quad Cab

M12199A, 4D Sport Utility, 49,519 Miles

14971A 12694A 13022A 14876A 14604A 14657A 15216A 14878A 14542A 14980A 14720A 14389A CP3618R 14689A

4D Passenger Van 4D Sedan 4D Sport Utility 4D Sedan 4D Sport Utility 4D Passenger Van 4D Sport Utility 4D Sport Utility 4D Sport Utility 4D Sedan 4D Sedan 4D Sport Utility 4D Passenger Van 4D Quad Cab

2010 Mazda CX-9

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2012 Preseason Top 10 Football Games of 2012 all-county team

Peter Trathen (No. 54) will anchor the Southwestern defense this season. Can the Trojans defense be as good as last year's sectional championship squad? Key returnees Jesia Hogue, Andy Greenlee and others will have a say in that. (Photo by Bryan Bucklin)

QB- Jake Pilling, Sr., Southwestern RB- Zeddie Williams, Sr., Silver Creek RB- Oliver Simpson, Sr., Maple Grove RB- Devone Adelgren, Sr., Frewsburg RB- Da’Quan Hollingsworth, Jr., Jamestown WR- Weston Ley, Jr., Fredonia TE- Mike Watson, Sr., Jamestown OL- Cortland Haines, Sr., Jamestown OL- Lee Wascher, Sr., Maple Grove OL- Nick Nocek, Sr., Fredonia OL- Jon Czech, Sr., Jamestown OL- Anthony Pezzulo, Sr., Chautauqua Lake K- Tanner Hoose, Jr., Southwestern DL- Dan Lictus, Sr., Clymer DL- Jon Scroxton, Sr., Maple Grove DL- Trevor Interline, Sr., Sherman LB- Peter Trathen, Sr., Southwestern LB- Zach Buckley, Sr., Fredonia LB- Zack Kubera, Sr., Cassadaga Valley LB- Chandler Baker, Soph., Chautauqua Lake LB- Zach Torain, Sr., Dunkirk LB- Alec Blose, Sr., Panama

1. Orchard Park at Jamestown, Week 6 (Oct. 5) It might just be one of the biggest games of all-time down here if both teams come into play at 5-0 — and they just might with looking at the schedules. If that were to happen, Orchard Park might be the No. 1 team in the state and Jamestown would be in the top 10. The AA South regular season crown would also be on the line.

2. Maple Grove at Silver Creek, Week 1 (Aug. 31)

DB- Jeff Tampe, Sr., Maple Grove DB- Devon Cameron, Sr., Falconer Maybe it’s because it’s the first DB- Mike Okerlund, Sr., Westfield game of the season, but with the P- Robbie Stearns, Sr., Frewsburg probable top two teams in Class D going at it, you can’t ask for much Honorable Mentions: more. Especially since it’s defendQB - Dennis Drew ing sectional champion Maple (Jamestown-Sr.), Andrew Grove’s toughest road game, this is Graham (Sherman-QB), absolutely a must see. RB - Jordan Boughton (Cass. Valley-Sr.), Robbie Benson (Panama-Sr.), Jake Wiggers (Clymer-Jr.), Nate Maines (Forestville-Sr.), Anthony Morales (Silver Creek-Sr.) Salamanca handed the Trojans WR/TE - Ryan Schutte their first regular season loss since (Southwestern-Sr.), Jon 2007 last year. You can be sure Coe (Westfield-Sr.), Zach Southwestern wants a bit of revenge Klisiewicz (Silver Creek-Sr.) on the Warriors. And just to add OL - Andrew Pezzulo to the flavor, the winner probably (Chautauqua Lake-Sr.), Domonic Hitchcock (Dunkirk- wins C South. It did last year. Jr.) Jacob Wilcox (Pine Valley-Jr.), Jake Swan (Maple Grove-Sr.) DL - Zach Haller (FrewsburgSoph.), Jacob Toy (ShermanFredonia won C North last year by Jr.), Tyson Brown (Silver Creek-Sr.), Sawyer Eggleston defeating the Eagles on the road. But, Cleve Hill went further in (Panama-Sr.) the playoffs, advancing all the way LB - Jesia Hogue to the championship and almost (Southwestern-Sr.), Jude Gardner (Fredonia-Sr.), Conner taking out Southwestern. Winner Anderson (Jametown-Sr.) Tom could win C North, but both of Heiser (Clymer-Sr.), Cody Haller these teams are capable of winning (Frewsburg-Sr.), Sherman the sectional title. Williams (Silver Creek-Soph.) DB - Jeremiah Russin (Chautauqua Lake-Sr.), Andy Greenlee (SouthwesternSr.), Kevin Burns (DunkirkSr.), Zach Panebianco Show some love down in DD. (Jamestown-Soph.), Michael These are probably the two best Isula (Pine Valley-Jr.)

3. Salamanca at Southwestern, Week 4 (Sept. 21)

4. Cleveland Hill at Fredonia, Week 5 (Sept. 28)

5. Panama at Clymer, Week 5 (Sept. 29)

returning teams with Chautauqua Lake moving on up to D ball. Winner might have leg up on regular season crown.

6. Silver Creek at Randolph, Week 2 (Sept. 7) The reward for Silver Creek after potential beating defending champ Maple Grove is a road date with Randolph. If this isn’t the hardest start to the season anyone has ever seen, please let me know.

7. Clymer at Sherman, Week 1 (Sept. 1) Sherman is my favorite sleeper among of all these leagues to surprise people and win a sectional title. They can prove it emphatically on opening weekend with arguably league favorite Clymer.

8. Dunkirk at Fredonia, Week 7 (Oct. 12) The rivalry might not have the

luster it once had, but it’s still one of the best in the county and one of the longest in the entire country — since 1901. Dunkirk hasn’t won since 1998, but new head coach Rob Genco will get his first crack at Fredonia.

9. Frewsburg at Maple Grove, Week 7 (Oct. 12) Rematch of last year’s Class D sectional championship. It’s also senior night for the Red Dragons, who might also be looking to lock up the regular season crown. Frewsburg, a darkhorse, could also still be alive for the top spot.

10. Jamestown at Clarence, Week 7 (Oct. 13) Coming off the game with Orchard Park, and on the last day of the regular season, Jamestown will know if they have a shot at the division crown. But don’t overlook Clarence, who has a winnable home schedule and could climb back to the top in 2012.

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2012 Predicted Order of Finish

North Div Kenmore West 5-0 Niagara Falls 4-1 Lockport 3-2 Niagara Wheatfield* 2-3 Hutch Tech 1-4 Riverside 0-5

AA South 1. Jamestown 2. Orchard Park 3. Clarence 4. Frontier 5. Lancaster 6. West Seneca West

* N-W moved to Class A

Playoff Results

AA North 1. Niagara Falls 2. Lockport 3. Kenmore West 4. Hutch Tech 5. Riverside 2012 playoff format: Top four seeds from each division qualify. Teams crossover in opening round. Championship game: Ralph Wilson Stadium — 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 3. Race to the Ralph: Last Sectional Final Clarence: 2010 (*2010) Frontier: 1984 (*1984) Hutch Tech: Never Jamestown: 2011 (*2000) Kenmore West: 1996 Lancaster: 2009 (*1999) Lockport: 2003 (*2003) Niagara Falls: Never Orchard Park: 2011 (*2011) Riverside: Never West Seneca West: Never *Last Sectional Title

2011 Standings South Orchard Park Jamestown Clarence Lancaster Frontier West Seneca West

All 7-2 5-4 4-4 2-6 2-7 0-9

Div 5-0 4-1 3-2 2-3 1-4 0-5

All 12-0 8-2 5-3 4-5 4-5 3-6

First Round (1S) Orchard Park 55, (4N) Niagara Wheatfield 0 (2S) Jamestown 10, (3N) Lockport 6 (1N) Kenmore West 29, (4S) Lancaster 28 (2N) Niagara Falls 20, (3S) Clarence 7 Semifinals (1S) Orchard Park 49, (2N) Niagara Falls 14 (2S) Jamestown 33, (1N) Kenmore West 7 Championship (1S) Orchard Park 30, (2S) Jamestown 10

Quotes Jamestown head coach Tom Langworthy on AA South: “I think our league is very competitive and every single team in our league is going to be good. Orchard Park, obviously. Clarence is very tough and well coached. Frontier has an undefeated JV team from last year coming up. West Seneca West is getting better. And Lancaster, under the leadership of Len Janklewicz, he’s left his imprint on the program. And now he’s got a guy from his staff taking over that’s going to continue that legacy.”

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Class AA Preview AA South 1. Jamestown — You can call it a homer pick all you like, but the Red Raiders have closed the gap a little bit and get Orchard Park at home which will determine the league title. Sure Jamestown has to make road trips to Lancaster, Frontier and Clarence and while they might lose one of them, I don’t think they lose two. So, by favor of a tiebreak, I think the Red Raiders claim the top seed in AA South. 2. Orchard Park — That’s not necessarily saying the defending AA State Champs aren’t the best team in the league. But, ask any team in the league and they’ll say making the hour-plus bus trip to Jamestown on a Friday night is the toughest thing to do. The Quakers are still going to be tough to beat and behind lineman Mike Senn, they’re still better than Jamestown in the trenches. It’s probably a different story on neutral turf, say Ralph Wilson Stadium, but I think that Week 6 game has the makings of an upset. 3. Clarence — Hard to get a good read on the Red Devils because a year after a section championship, they got crushed by Orchard Park and Jamestown and lost a bit of a clunker to Niagara Falls in the first round of the playoffs (even though it was on the road). Now, the real promising thing is Clarence gets both Orchard Park and Jamestown at

Senior wide receiver and cornerback Austin Goltz returns this season for the defending New York State Class AA football champion Orchard Park Quakers. Orchard Park visits Jamestown in Week 6 on Oct. 5 with a division crown possibly on the line. (Photo by James Goller/OrchardParkSports.com)

home (and Frontier) and has an easy road slate. We saw what they did in 2010 with this schedule and if they’re that much better, they could beat Jamestown to end the year, forcing a three-way tie for first place. 4. Frontier — They were hit pretty hard by graduation and don’t have a ton of returning experience, but are bringing up plenty of pieces from last year’s 9-0 JV team and coupled with a probable down year from Lancaster calls for Frontier to make the playoffs. 5. Lancaster — No more Len Janklewicz on the sidelines for Lancaster, as the 29-year veteran coach stepped down at the end of last season.

A member of his staff, Chris Dickson takes over for a team that lost a ton of seniors. Nobody returns fewer starters in AA football and with a road game against Frontier likely deciding the final playoff spot, I’d give the edge to the Falcons. 6. West Seneca West — They’re improving, but it’s hard to predict much more than this out of the Indians. They haven’t won more than three games since 2006 and although that might change this year after the postseason, I think West falls short of making the playoffs.

AA North 1. Niagara Falls — Led

by the return of first team all-league quarterback Ricky Bailey and the super quick K’Shwan Sistrunk, the Falls are my vote to win the division title. Granted, they don’t return as many players as Lockport, but Bailey alone gives them the edge in my opinion. 2. Lockport — I got to see these guys give Jamestown all they could handle in the first round of the playoffs last year, but some Lockport people in the press box were already excited for next season. A solid returning core and just a ton of depth, relatively speaking, might have Lockport winning the division. 3. Kenmore West — They won a down division last year, but also lost a lot of talent. That’s not to say the Blue Devils can’t go and repeat, but it will much tougher than last year with improvements from Niagara Falls and Lockport. Season opener in Jamestown should tell us a lot. 4. Hutch Tech — An inner city school combined with da Vinci and Emerson, the Engineers host Riverside in Week 6, which will likely determine the fourth and final playoff spot. 5. Riverside — The Frontiers (combined with Buffalo Arts, City Honors, MST Seneca, OTC Middle College and Lafayette) went winless in 2011. But, with Niagara Wheatfield leaving for A ball, they’re in contention for a playoff spot.

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Jamestown Red Raiders

Expectations are rather high for the Jamestown Red Raiders in 2012. A year removed from an 8-2 season, in which the only team Facts two losses came to eventual Class: AA South state champion Orchard Coach: Tom Langworthy Park, Jamestown has every reason to think they’ll be 11 Record: 8-2 (4-1) even better this fall. 11 Finish: Lost in AA Final And it’s even hard to fathKey Returning Players: OL/DL om that. In Jamestown’s Cortland Haines (Sr.), OL/DL eight wins last year, they John Czech (Sr.), QB Dennis outscored opponents Drew IV (Sr.), RB/LB Daquan Hollingsworth (Jr.), LB Mike 299-60, which included Watson (Sr.), LB Conner blowout wins over tradiAnderson, (Sr.), WR /DB Zack tional powers Clarence Panebianco (Soph.). (40-13) and Lancaster (4714). They even went into Kenmore West in the AA 2012 Schedule semifinals and crushed the Blue Devils 33-7. Wk. Date Opponent But as most coaches will 1 8/31 Kenmore West tell you, last year is in the (AA) 2 9/8 @ Niagara Falls past. Still, a trio of soon-tobe three-year starters gives (AA) the Red Raiders as good of 3 9/14 @ Lancaster* a returning cast as anyone. 4 9/21 West Seneca “I think we have a lot of West* potential,” head coach 5 9/28 @ Frontier* Tom Langworthy said. 6 10/5 Orchard Park* “It’s different from last year’s group. Every year is 7 10/13 @ Clarence* a new group and it’s really exciting for the players and coaches because it’s a 2011 Season new beginning… I expect Wk. result Opponent us to play our usual style 1 W 28-7 Niagara Falls of physical, tough, hardnosed football.” 2 L 31-14 @ Orchard Park* Part of the expectation level falls on one of the 3 W 49-0 @ NiagaraWheatfield top returning players in all 4 W 40-7 @ West Seneca of Western New York in lineman Cortland Haines. West* Haines was just one of three 5 W 47-14 Lancaster* underclassmen on the Buf6 W 52-6 Frontier* falo News’ All-WNY first 7 W 40-13 Clarence* team and was also a third team all-state selection. sectional Quarter Finals He’ll anchor the defense as W 10-6 Lockport a nose tackle and play either Sectional Semi Finals center or tackle on offense. W 33-7 @ Kenmore West “Cortland is extremely Sectional Finals tough, hard-nosed, very L 30-10 Orchard Park strong,” Langworthy said. * League Game “And he’s a good leader.

Other kids take their cue from him so he’s great to have around. He sets the tempo for our group.” Haines will be a nice person to build around considering last year’s nemesis Orchard Park was simply much bigger than Jamestown in the trenches. Finding the right pieces to put around Haines might be the difference between a sectional championship or not. And that’s where another member of that trio, John Czech comes in. “With Cortland and John there, they certainly anchor the line for us,” Langworthy said. “They have a lot of games under their belt and we have some young guys who I think are pretty talented too. If we keep getting better every day, I think we’re going to have a pretty good line up front — and I like what I see right now.” The final member, who may be the most important, is quarterback Dennis Drew IV. While Jamestown has never been known to throw the ball all over the field, Drew is a virtual coach on the field at this point and will have plenty of opportunities to throw the ball. “Dennis has a lot of games under his belt and a lot of experience — and that’s important,” Langworthy said. “He knows exactly what we’re doing and has good command of the offense.

“And between Cortland, John and Dennis, we have three three-year starters who we all took up as sophomores,” he continued. “And this is their last go at it as seniors. We’re excited for them but more for excited for the entire team.” You might be thinking just how is Jamestown going to replace Spencer DeCinque, their star running back and special teams extraordinaire. J.B. Maisonet, Jake Dwaileebe and Ben Whitney were every bit as important as well. Of most note is junior Daquan Hollingsworth. Hollingsworth had a fantastic season as a linebacker last year, but was buried on the depth chart offensively. He’ll start at running back and is poised for a breakout season. “He’s a special player,” Langworthy said. “He’s able to make some guys miss and is extremely quick.” Other guys to keep an eye out for are seniors Mike Watson and Conner Anderson along with sophomore Zack Panebianco. Watson and Anderson are two of the key athletes at the linebacker position. With Haines and Czech up front, it will be their duty to make the tackles and all the plays at the mid-level. And Panebianco, who started a playoff game at quarterback and started on Jamestown’s

basketball team last year, can do a bit of everything on offense and will play cornerback on defense. “Zack’s going to play receiver for us,” Langworthy said. “But he can play running back. He obviously has quarterback experience. But the thing about Zack is he has it. He’s always around the ball. He has great instincts and is range is very deceiving.” Jamestown opens the year with back-to-back non-league games with Kenmore West and Niagara Falls out of AA North. Then, they head into league play with five straight to end the year. “Every single week is going to be a grind,” Langworthy said. “Every week will be a dogfight but that’s the beauty of AA’s. It’s tough football and you can’t take any week off.” But, there’s no looking ahead, not even at Orchard Park who pays Jamestown a visit in Week 6 that might just end up deciding who wins the division. “Our next game is our most important,” Langworthy said. “And that’s our first game right now. Kenmore West is a tough team and we were able to go up there and get a win last year in an important playoff game and I’m sure — 100 percent positive — they they’re going to try and come down here and get one back, espe-

cially to start the season.” At least on paper, Jamestown looks to have all the right tools to make a deep run this season, but Langworthy’s goals are the same as they always are. “Our goal right now is to get better every day,” he said. “But our seasons goals are to go undefeated at home, get back to Ralph Wilson Stadium, and win a sectional championship. All of those are realistic goals.” Outlook: In Class AA last year, there was Orchard Park, then there was Jamestown, and then there was everyone else. This year, with OP coming back down a bit, the Red Raiders might be in business, especially considering they host the Quakers this season in Week 6. But, while that might be the deciding factor in that game, Jamestown still has to deal with a tough road league slate that includes improved Clarence. Road games with Frontier and Lancaster are no picnic, either. If Daquan Hollingsworth can be a reliable back, they’re good. If he’s great, Jamestown is probably very good. The defense should be just as good if not better than last year and with enough weapons at skill positions on the rest of the offense, there’s no reason to think Jamestown won’t be better than last year’s sectional runner-up squad.

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2012 Predicted Order of Finish B South 1. Olean 2. Pioneer 3. Eden 4. Springville 5. Dunkirk 6. East Aurora 2012 playoff format: Top eight teams across three divisions qualify. Next four play for consolation. Championship game: Ralph Wilson Stadium — 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 3. Race to the Ralph: Last Sectional Final Alden: 2011 (*2011) Albion: 2002 (*1987) Amherst: 1993 (*1993) Barker/Roy-Hart: 1985 Burgard: Never Cheektowaga: 2009 (*2009) Depew: 2011 (*2007) Dunkirk: Never East: Never East Aurora: 2007 Eden: 2009 (*2003) Lackawanna: 2010 (*2008) Lew-Port: 2004 (*1982) Maryvale: 2006 (*1985) Medina: 1988 (*1988) Newfane: Never Olean: 2004 (*2002) Pioneer: 2001 (*2001) Springville: 1997 (*1995) Tonawanda: 1999 *Last Sectional Title

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Class B Preview

2011 Standings South Pioneer Eden Olean Springville Dunkirk East Aurora

Div 5-0 3-2 3-2 2-3 2-3 0-5

All 8-1 6-3 4-4 5-4 2-6 0-7

East Alden Depew Albion Medina Newfane East

Div 5-0 4-1 3-2 2-3 1-4 0-5

All 10-1 8-2 6-3 3-6 3-6 2-7

West Cheektowaga Lackawanna Maryvale Tonawanda Burgard Lew-Port

Div 5-0 4-1 3-2 2-3 1-4 0-5

All 7-2 6-3 3-6 4-5 1-5 1-7

Playoff Results First Round (1) Cheektowaga 43, (8) Albion 18 (4) Depew 14, (5) Lackawanna 0 (3) Pioneer 42, (6) Eden 0 (2) Alden 42, (7) Olean 6 Semifinals (4) Depew 14, (1) Cheektowaga 7 (2) Alden 21, (3) Pioneer 0 Championship (2) Alden 12, (4) Depew 0

B South 1. Pioneer — The Panthers do lose quite a bit of talent, including 1,000-yard backs Corey Vail and Nate Woodruff, which was essentially their entire offense. But, for those doubting Pioneer coming into 2012, beware. Their ridiculously good defense is still somewhat in tact. Amazingly, they had four straight shutouts and also held teams under 10 points in seven of their nine games. I don’t think they’re going to go away all that easily this year and see them winning the division even though they have to go to Olean. 2. Olean — The Huskies are the fun pick to win the division with a ton of returning talent, but they were waxed by Pioneer last year and only won four games — with only Springville being over .500. Not to say they can’t win the division, but the talent gap between Pioneer and everyone was else was pretty big last year. Quarterback Pat Scholla is one of the better-kept secrets around WNY and is poised for a huge season. 3. Eden — I imagine any Eden fan would say what about us? They actually beat Olean on the road last year and buried opponents in three of their final four games last season. But the Raiders lost a ton to graduation and should be simply aiming to get back into the playoffs, which in Class B, is one of the toughest leagues to do so in all of Section VI. 4. Springville — They’re

Dunkirk's Zach Torain (No. 15) is one of the top returning players for the Marauders and all of Class B South. They lost to East High School (Buffalo) in last year's bowl game, which will be led by linebacker Shyheim Buchanan (No. 55). (Photo by Al Gens/Dunkirk Athletic Department)

on the rise and could play the role of spoiler for somebody’s playoff chances. Divisions simply can’t send four to the playoffs in Class B and while I don’t think Springville will get there this year, they are certainly getting closer. They have a good amount coming back led by running back Chris Phinney. They have Eden and Pioneer at home early and end the year at Olean, which will almost assuredly have playoff implications on the line. 5. Dunkirk — First year head coach Rob Genco has his work cut out for him. The Marauders lost a lot of talent from last year’s two-win team including running back Eddie Marshall and quarterback Mike Donaldson. Dunkirk has also never made it to the sectional championship to play at Ralph Wilson Stadium — one of the few in WNY — but there’s no arguing the amount of athletes the school has. They could surprise a few people if they come together. Se-

nior quarterback Kevin Burns should do just fine taking over full time and running back/linebacker Zach Torain could have a huge season. 6. East Aurora — The Blue Devils are on the rise, but time will tell if they’re ready to make the jump this season. Running back and linebacker Drew Horton is one the better all-around players in the league and could make a huge impact for this team in 2012. Their first four games are in league play with the Week 3 game in Dunkirk a huge game for two teams looking to avoid the basement.

Elsewhere around Class B: Now 20 teams deep, there isn’t a league in Section VI where a smaller percentage of teams make the playoffs. A fourth place finish in any other league guarantees a playoff spot, but in Class B it probably leaves you on the outside looking in. And with the quality of teams around, finish-

ing in the top eight — let alone the top half of a division — can be difficult. Just ask Dunkirk, who’s had a difficult time of reaching .500. The big dogs across Class B are Alden, Cheektowaga and Depew. Last year, fourth-seeded Depew upset (use that world mildly there) topseeded Cheektowaga in the semi’s. But, all three were widely considered to be among the best small schools in the entire state. Cheektowaga’s running back Marquel Jackson should be the talk of the league. He ran for 1,037 yards and 14 touchdowns as a junior last year and almost seems like a certainty for the All-WNY team this year barring an injury. With him in the backfield, Cheektowaga has to be considered the favorite again in the West Division. But, Burgard and Lackawanna should have a lot to say about that. Burgard, usually a solid team year-in and year-out limped to a 2-7 record last year but should be much improved in 2012. Lackawanna’s Shaquille Brooks is one of the best receivers in WNY. In the East Division, traditional power Alden is the favorite to win it all. The back-to-back sectional champions are led by quarterback Brian Stoldt who threw for 615 yards and eight touchdowns last year. But Depew gave them a run for their money in both contests last year, losing 14-13 in the regular season and 12-0 in the Class B championship.

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A changing of the guard is on at Dunkirk High School. New head coach Rob Genco is taking over the football program as team Facts the Marauders continue Class: B South to try and improve a proCoach: Rob Genco gram that has seen coach after coach struggle at 11 Record: 2-6 (2-3) getting a team to .500. 11 Finish: Lost Consolation Bowl But Genco has a pretty Key Returning Players: RB/LB good grasp on winning. Zach Torain (Sr.), QB/DB Kevin He was hired away from Silver Creek where he’s Burns (Sr.), OL/DL Dominic Hitchcock (Jr.), RB/LB Edwin been an assistant coach Gomez (Sr.) on their football and lacrosse teams, which have been extremely successful, and the head men’s basketball coach, guid2012 Schedule ing the 2011-12 Black Wk. Date Opponent Knights to the sectional 1 8/31 @ Pioneer* championship game where a buzzer-beating 2 9/8 @ Olean* jumper from Zeddie Wil3 9/15 East Aurora* liams rimmed out that 4 9/21 Eden* would have sent Silver 5 9/28 @ Cheektowaga Creek to Rochester. (B-W) You can expect the ex6 10/6 Springville* tremely energetic coach to make his presence felt 7 10/12 @ Fredonia (C-N) immediately and have Marauders improving in the upcoming years. But his first task is this season. And it’s a season 2011 Season that has plenty of holes to Wk. result Opponent fill after losing a variety of 1 L 35-14 Silver Creek two-to-three year players 2 W 12-7 @ Eden* in Eddie Marshall, Kevin 3 W 25-0 @ East Aurora* Holmes, Kyle Utegg, Julian Richmond and Mike 4 L 13-7 Pioneer* Donaldson among many 5 L 27-21 Olean* other quality seniors that 6 L 32-20 @ Springville* have since graduated. 7 L 33-20 Fredonia But last year was an injury-plagued year for Consolation Bowl Dunkirk. After starting L 16-0 East 2-1 with a pair of league wins over Eden and East * League Game Aurora, the Marauders were on top the division and were thinking playoffs. Then the wheels fell off starting with a tight loss to Pioneer (13-7), which just happened to go undefeated and lose in

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Dunkirk Marauders

the sectional semifinals to eventual class champion Alden. A four-game losing streak ensued to end the season, but Dunkirk was in every single game and just couldn’t capitalize in key moments of the game. Genco’s fiery attitude could change that. And he’s got a good core of returnees to help the Marauders begin to move their way into the upper echelon of Class B. Zach Torain will take over full time at running back, replacing Marshall. Torain is a hard-nosed back who will also anchor the defense at linebacker. He ran for 139 yards in limited duty but should be the main guy in the

backfield this year. Joining him in the backfield will be quarterback Kevin Burns. Burns had a productive season last year, throwing for 530 yards and eight touchdowns, but loses his every single player he completed a pass to. Receivers Holmes, Donaldson and Clayton Cieslewicz were all valuable targets, as was tight end Utegg. But Burns has a quality arm, who was also valuable on the Dunkirk baseball team and is a good enough of an athlete to run for yardage as well. He ran for 85 yards last season. Filling in holes out wide is the biggest question mark. Returning seniors

Devin Donaldson and Ryan Ruiz have experience and are two of the players to keep an eye out for. They’re both lightingquick and it will be interesting to see how Genco uses both of them. Genco does have one player he can rely on without much worry. Junior linemen Dominic Hitchcock is a budding star who had a terrific season last year as just a sophomore. The mammoth tackle is one of the top linemen in all of Class B and will be a force to be reckoned with over the next two years. Seniors up front most notably include Alex Crowell and Alex Williams, two guys with size that should help Dunkirk

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shore up the trenches. They have plenty of other options of returning players as well. The schedule is a bit unforgiving, especially to start, but it could help Dunkirk prepare for the rest of their season. They open on the road against Pioneer and Olean, two teams that will be in the demanding playoff hunt in Class B. But from there, home games with East Aurora and Eden are winnable. They won both of those games on the road last year and are two teams Dunkirk will be battling for to try and squeeze into the playoffs. Non-league road games against Cheektowaga and Fredonia are two of the top small school teams in the entire county that could both win sectional titles. There might not be a more difficult schedule in the entire county. OUTLOOK: Dunkirk has the ability to take the next step, but have four really tough road games that are tough to win no matter what kind of team you have. This year will be a success if Dunkirk can improve on last year’s win total and if they can finally beat their archrival Fredonia for the first time since 1998. Look for Torain to have a big season and potentially be a first team all-league selection. With him and Burns in the backfield, Dunkirk certainly does not have a shortage of talent. Hitchcock up front has the potential to be an All-WNY selection, and it bodes well for Dunkirk going forward.

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2012 Predicted Order of Finish

South Div All Salamanca 6-0 6-2 Southwestern 5-1 11-1 Westfield 4-2 4-4 Cassadaga Valley 2-4 2-6 Allegany-Limestone 2-4 4-5 Catt/LV** 2-4 4-5 Falconer 0-6 2-6 * Lafayette joined Riverside in Class AA. ** Catt/LV moved to Class D

Class C North 1. Fredonia 2. Akron 3. Cleveland Hill 4. Wilson 5. JFK 6. Gowanda Class C South 1. Southwestern 2. Salamanca 3. Allegany-Limestone 4. Westfield-Brocton 5. Cassadaga Valley 6. Falconer

Playoff Results

2012 Playoff Format: Top four seeds from each division qualify. Teams crossover in opening round. Championship Game: Ralph Wilson Stadium — 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 3. Race to the Ralph: Last Sectional Final Akron: Never Allegany-Limestone: 1988 (*1988) Cassadaga Valley: 2005 Cleveland Hill: 2011 (*2007) Falconer: 2007 (*2006) Fredonia: 2010 (*2010) Gowanda: 2002 (*2002) JFK: 1986 (*1986) Salamanca: 2001 (*2001) Southwestern: 2011 (*2011) Westfield/Brocton: 1995 Wilson: 1990 *Last Sectional Title

2011 Standings North Fredonia Cleveland Hill JFK Akron Gowanda Wilson Lafayette*

Div 5-0 4-1 2-3 2-3 1-4 1-4 1-4

All 8-1 8-2 5-4 5-4 2-7 1-7 1-7

First Round (4N) Akron 20, (1S) Salamanca 2 (2S) Southwestern 41, (3N) JFK 14 (1N) Fredonia 42, (4S) Cassadaga Valley 6 (2N) Cleveland Hill 30, (3S) Westfield 6 Semifinals (2S) Southwestern 27, (1N) Fredonia 24 (OT) (2N) Cleveland Hill 28, (4N) Akron 21 Championship (2S) Southwestern 10, (2N) Cleveland Hill 0

Quotes Fredonia coach Bob Ball: “I can’t think of a team in our division that is down. Gowanda, Wilson, they all have guys back. I wouldn’t be surprised if the division champion doesn’t go undefeated. I look at Akron as one of the frontrunners because they have their quarterback back.” Southwestern coach Jay Sirianni: “There’s good teams up there too. Cleveland Hill, they’re always really good. And Fredonia, they’re going to have weapons back. It’s a good league — C North and C South. Salamanca returns a lot,” Sirianni continued. “All the other teams are good. They play tough football.” Westfield coach Bob North: “Obviously, Southwestern, that’s been one of the best teams in the county for the last dozen years.”

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Class C Preview C North 1. Fredonia — Head coach Bob Ball has turned this program around to where anything else besides a division championship would be a surprise. While the Hillbillies have some question marks on both sides of the line, Gowanda and Cleve Hill were the only teams to keep them within 10, and neither was within one score. They probably have too many weapons to be contained. 2. Akron — They hit their stride late in the year and even led Cleve Hill 14-0 after one quarter in the sectional semifinals. With quarterback Austin Mietz returning and linebacker Connor Ladd, the Tigers have enough talent to make a run. They get Fredonia, Cleve Hill and JFK at home, too. One of the bigger sleeper teams in WNY. 3. Cleveland Hill — Tough to move the Golden Eagles down here after pushing Southwestern for the championship last year. But, they have a lot of tough games on the road (Fredonia and Akron) and lose quarterback Daryl Spencer. Key returnees Brandon Thomas and Jonathan Thomas at the forefront do give them a ton of talent to lean on. 4. Wilson — The Lakemen were just 2-7 last year and had a 0-6 campaign in the jayvees, but they’re a much improved squad. Quarterback Tim Walch is well known by rival coaches and could push Wilson into a play-

Fredonia and Southwestern have the won the last four Class C titles. Pictured here during last year's semifinal at Dunkirk High School, the Trojans beat Fredonia in overtime. Senior Peter Trathen (No. 54, making tackle) will captain Southwestern this year as they look at a shot to repeat in Class C. (Photo by Bryan Bucklin/Southwestern Athletic Department)

off spot. 5. JFK — It shows the depth of this league with JFK possibly not making the playoffs, but I think the Bears are the odd team out. They pushed Fredonia in the opener last year, a game Ball said was much closer than the final indicated. Lineman Khaliq Satcher is one of the best in the league. 6. Gowanda — In another year, Gowanda could be pretty tough, but some growing pains might still be on the horizon for the Panthers. It sounds like they’ll have a freshman quarterback leading the offense, but don’t be surprised if they give teams a tough time.

C South 1. Southwestern — A year after not winning the division, you have to imagine the Trojans will be that much hungrier to get back on top. Make no mistake about it, they’re

still the team most opponents will circle on the schedule, but with Salamanca at home, you have to like Southwestern to take the division crown. 2. Salamanca — They lost a ton of starters on both sides of the ball and also lost head coach Jason Marsh. But, they did beat Southwestern by two scores and return quarterback Tanner John who should be an all-league first team selection. That Week 4 game with Southwestern looms large. 3. Allegany-Limestone — They might be the most improved team throughout the entire league and should certainly get back into the playoff mix this season. They also have one of the better lines in the league, but open at Westfield, a game that will go a long way in determining these last two playoff spots. 4. Westfield — All coaches will preach the next game is the

most important, but for Westfield, that game with Allegany-Limestone is the biggest all year. Coach Bob North talked about how had they not won last year’s opener against the Gators, the season wouldn’t have gone nearly as well. Same might go for 2012. 5. Cassadaga Valley — The Cougars have every right to say they’re a playoff team coming into the season and it would be no shock if they finished as high as third. Running back Jordan Boughton might be the best in the league and he’ll get a bulk of carries again this season. 6. Falconer — New head coach Dan Krenzer has his work cut out for him, but the Falcons could be better in 2012 with a changing of the guard. Biggest loss is running back Nathan Sharp, but they have a large amount of guys coming back with experience.

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Cassadaga Valley Cougars

Injuries. They happen at each school, but limiting them is a goal for Cougars head coach Nick Spitzer in 2012. team Facts A year after being decimated by the injury bug, Class: C South Cassadaga Valley is going Coach: Nick Spitzer to switch things up on of11 Record: 2-6 (2-4) fense, heading to a more 11 Finish: Lost in C Quarterfinal finesse-style triple option, while ditching the runKey Returning Players: RB/ straight-at-you style in DB Jordan Boughton (Sr.), hopes of less collisions. LB Zack Kubera (Sr.), OL/DL Brady Simpson (Sr.), OL/DL “Injuries kill you at a David Carlson (Sr.), OL/DL small school,” Spitzer Brenden Winder (Sr.) said. “Only so many guys can go around. All of the injuries last year made us switch. With the triple 2012 Schedule option, it opens things up a little more and we’re Wk. Date Opponent 1 8/31 Pine Valley (DD) hoping it cuts down on the amount of guys that 2 9/7 @ Salamanca* get hurt.” 3 9/15 Falconer* With the type of bruising 4 9/22 Alleganyfootball that Cassadaga Limestone* Valley plays defensively, 5 9/29 Westfield/ they simply were beating Brocton* themselves up even more 6 10/5 @ Southwestern* by playing smash-mouth 7 10/13 @ Clymer (DD) offensive football. The equation is simple really. Fewer collisions, fewer injuries. That new offense will 2011 Season likely be led by quarterWk. result Opponent back Jordan Crabtree, a speedy junior that will 1 W 34-28 @ Catt/Little Valley* step to the varsity level for the first time. Spitzer 2 L 27-6 Randolph thinks he’s the perfect fit 3 W 14-0 @ Westfield/ for the job with what he Brocton* can bring to the table. 4 L 8-6 @ Allegany“He’s fast, he’s smart, Limestone* he’s the guy for the job,” 5 L 12-0 Southwestern* Spitzer said. “He just has 6 L 37-13 Salamanca* to learn how to make the 7 W 49-20 @ Falconer* right read. But it’s really his to lose.” sectional Quarter Finals L 42-6 @ Fredonia A reliable pair of hands will be there for Crabtree to hand it off to, though. * League Game Senior Jordan Boughton, who ran for 450 yards and four touchdowns despite playing second

fiddle to Michael Lanphere last year. Fullback Charles Clutter got a bulk of carries too, but he’s also gone. And with the triple option offense, there will be plenty of carries to go around, but Boughton’s the main guy in the backfield. “Any time you get a guy like that into open space,” Spitzer said. “He can score some points. But it’s a new offense, so we’ll see what happens.” Most of the key returnees are on the line, which has had little difficulty switching over into new blocking schemes in their final year. Seniors Brady Simpson, Brenden Winder and David Carlson anchor one of the better lines in the league and give the Cougars plenty of experience up front. “It’s a different blocking scheme, but it’s not difficult or at least it shouldn’t be,” Spitzer said laughing. “But they’re fine. They’re doing a good job with it so far. “But the offense is much more systematic,” Spitzer continued. “It creates more space… The guys have been working hard. It’s all about making good decisions on the field and

getting to the right place in an efficient manner.” Defensively, senior linebacker Zack Kubera is one of the best around the area. He led the team in tackles and forced fumbles and has a shot at being an All-WNY selection. Cassadaga’s defense will be as good as Kubera can make them. “He’s our middle backer,” Spitzer said. “The captain on the defensive side of the ball. He just has a great nose for the ball. Sure tackler. Very dedicated. Great leader. He’ll be a tough guy to replace.” At times Cassadaga’s Valley was fantastic last year. In a three-game league stretch that almost decided their season, the Cougars lost to Westfield 14-0, Allegany-Limestone 8-6 and Southwestern 12-0. Of course, the offense let them down, but that’s an area the Cougars could be much better at. The defense, which was let down on numerous occasions could be just as strong in 2012. Kubera leads the way that will also be solid in the trenches. In the secondary, they’ll have to replace some pieces, but for the most part, they

should be OK. Looking for more ball control on offense could be the key in the defense’s resurgence. But Spitzer said he’d have a better grip on the offense after their scrimmage with Chautauqua Lake (which was after printing). “[Chautauqua Lake head coach] Dan Greco has been a defensive coordinator forever,” he said. “So we’re looking to see what he’s going to do against us because other teams will probably follow that. We just don’t know what kind of defenses we’re going to see.” With Catt/Little Valley dropping down to Class D, the Class C South schedule now consists of just five games. One of those new non-league games this year will be in the opener against DD foe Pine Valley. After that, they’ll head right into league play for five straight against C South teams. The middle three are the most important. They’re all at home and are against the three bottom teams in the league that figure to be fighting for the last two playoff spots along with

Cassadaga Valley. “Each week presents a new challenge,” Spitzer said. “In the last two years it’s been very competitive. I haven’t run into a soft team thinking we could just have our way and win the game.” It will probably take two wins out of those three games to get into the playoffs. Road contests with Salamanca and Southwestern aren’t easy to say the least. “Improve upon last year and make the playoffs that’s our No. 1 goal,” Spitzer said. “We’ll go from there. “But we a have a bunch of very hard working guys,” he continued. “They do what you ask them to do. No ego’s — and that will kill you.” Outlook: After Southwestern and Salamanca, things get a bit murky in C South. Falconer is in a bit of re-tool mode with a first year head coach, but Westfield was a quality team last year and Allegany-Limestone is on the rise. The good news is Cassadaga Valley has those games at home. It will be interesting to see how the triple option works for Cassadaga Valley. New offenses can be tough to stop, but can also be tough to operate for the team running it. It probably goes without saying, but if teams don’t learn how to stop it, this team could be a dark horse to factor into the division race. For now, until we see it, I see them battling it out with Westfield for the fourth and final playoff spot out of C South.

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It’s a new direction for Falconer in 2012. But certainly a familiar one. With head coach Dan Krenzer returning to the team Facts sidelines after a threeClass: C South year hiatus, Falconer Coach: Dan Krenzer is looking to get back to their winning ways 11 Record: 2-6 (0-6) that catapulted them to 11 Finish: Won Consolation sectional championship Bowl back in 2006 and another Key Returning Players: RB/DB championship appearJacob Youngberg (Sr.), QB/DB ance in the following Devon Cameron (Sr.), OL/DL year. Don Williamson (Sr.) But it’s a difficult road back and one that will likely start this year by finding some building 2012 Schedule blocks in a loaded group Wk. Date Opponent of underclassmen. Fal1 8/31 Southwestern* coner has 17 juniors on the roster, some of whom 2 9/7 Panama (DD) help put together last 3 9/15 @ Cassadaga year’s 4-4 record down Valley* in the jayvee’s. It’s a big 4 9/21 @ Westfield/ enough of a roster which Brocton* means the Falcons won’t 5 9/28 @ Franklinville have to carry as many (DD) sophomores as they did 6 10/5 @ Salamanca* last year. 7 10/12 AlleganyBut for Falconer to Limestone* improve on last year’s 2-6 varsity record, they’ll need more consistency everywhere and better line play to make for 2011 Season some of their skill playWk. result Opponent ers. 1 L 35-12 @ Southwestern* The first is senior Devon 2 L 33-18 Salamanca* Cameron. The dual3 L 19-6 @ Alleganythreat quarterback threw Limestone* for 448 yards and ran for 244 additional yards. 4 W 34-0 Lafayette He’s the team’s leading 5 L 28-14 @ Catt/Little returnee in both categoValley* ries and figures to have 6 L 31-14 Westfield/ a massive role in the Brocton* offense and should figure 7 L 49-20 Cassadaga in largely if Falconer can Valley* surpass last year’s win Consolation Bowl total. W 12-6 Lafayette Cameron is also one of the keys defensively for * League Game the Falcons and is one of the better defensive backs in the league. He had one interception last

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year. Also back at the skill positions and looking to have a much bigger year is junior Jacob Youngberg. Little used as a sophomore, Youngberg ran for 187 yards and two touchdowns and is probably the team’s top tailback since losing Nate Sharp to graduation. Sharp is the biggest loss for Falconer, though. He ran for 816 yards and 10 touchdowns, both of which were near the top of the C South leaderboard. He was also a force defensively. While Youngberg will asked to fill some of the void, Falconer will need to find some other pieces as well. One of those could be sophomore Jacob Penhollow, who will see varsity action for the first time and might be the only sophomore on the roster. Krenzer also has a large group of juniors and seniors that give Falconer some depth. If there’s one position the Falcons have a ton of guys, it’s the backfield/secondary. They’re not the biggest passing team in the league, but junior Kyle Petersen might break out a little bit this year. Petersen sparingly saw action offensively, but showed some prowess defensively by intercepting a team-high three interceptions while recovering two fumbles. His role will be much bigger this season. Finally fellow junior Jimmy MacDonald should play some tight end this year and possibly get into the passing game. A

massive target, MacDonald is listed at 6-feet-4, 220 pounds, and should be one of the keys to the Falconer defense. Which brings us to the offensive and defensive lines, where Falconer needs to improve the most to make the next step into C South contention. They have a good one in senior Dan Williamson, who will be they guy anchoring both sides of the line, likely on the inside. Fellow seniors Christian Boutelle (6-0, 260) and Javen Newman (5-11, 265) have good size and should help out as well. As is, Falconer has just nine listed offensive and defensive linemen and might be rotating guys in and out considering all of the new faces. Falconer opens up with cross-town rival Southwestern. The rivalry dates back to 1927 with Southwestern holding a 43-34-9 edge. But Krenzer is well familiar with it and was the last Falconer coach to beat Southwestern. Then, Falconer hosts Panama in a non-league game in Week 2. In Weeks 3 and 4, Falconer is on the road against Cassadaga Valley and Westfield, respectively, which will be Falconer’s best shot at their first league win since 2010. It also could get the Falcons into the playoff hunt. OUTLOOK: What Falconer needs to do this year is begin to set the groundwork for the future. They have 17 juniors on the roster and just about

2012 Falconer Football Roster No. 4 5 11 12 13 17 21 24 28 29 34 36 42 44 48 51 54 55 56 57 58 69 74 77

Name Tyler Walker Kyle Ross Kyle Petersen Devon Cameron Jimmy MacDonald Cody Dustin Nathan Burnett Mitch Carter Tizzapoura Rissel Jacob Penhollow Brandon Muntz Kylee Blake Anthony DeMaio Jimmy Schwab Jacob Youngberg Dan Willamson Walter Conkright Christian Boutelle Tony Kubis Cory Cardone Cole Stuart Jacob Stimson Javen Newman Tyler Blair

Pos. RB, DE E, DB E, DB QB, DB E, LB RB, DB E, DB E, DB E, DB RB, LB RB, DB RB, DB RB, DB E, DL RB, LB OL, DL OL, DL OL, DL OL, DL OL, DL OL, DL OL, DL OL, DL OL, DL

Yr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr.

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all of them should see a good amount of playing time considering they only have 24 guys listed on the roster as a whole. If they can gain some momentum by winning a few games, they could be a seriously dangerous team next year with all of those guys coming back and such a big senior class.

Part of that success though, will be determined by this year’s seniors. Cameron will be the key to offense. Filling holes at linebacker is the key on defense. Either way, you have to expect Falconer to be more competitive in 2012 and that should equate to a league win or two.

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The Fredonia football program has come a long way in such a short period of time under Bob Ball. Take for example team Facts the fact Fredonia lost Class: C North just one game last year Coach: Bob Ball but largely viewed it as a disappointment. Not that 11 Record: 8-1 (5-0) they didn’t accomplish 11 Finish: Lost in C Semifinal much, but after starting Key Returning Players: RB/ 8-0, the season came to LB Zach Buckley (Sr.), OL/DL a crashing end in the Nick Nocek (Sr.), RB/LB Jude Class C semifinals against Gardner (Sr.), QB/DB Weston Ley (Jr.) RB/LB Tyler Cassidy Southwestern, in which Fredonia lost to their new (Sr.), QB/LB Trent Thompson archrivals in overtime. (Sr.) “Any time you don’t meet your expectations for the season, it’s motivating,” Ball said. “Just as 2012 Schedule I’m sure it was motivatWk. Date Opponent ing for Southwestern 1 8/31 JFK* the year before. But it’s definitely motivated us 2 9/7 @ AlleganyLimestone (C-S) for this year and we were very disappointed last 3 9/14 @ Wilson* season.” 4 9/21 Gowanda* That’s a long way from 5 9/28 Cleve Hill* winning one game a year 6 10/5 @ Akron* in back-to-back seasons less then a decade ago. 7 10/12 Dunkirk (B-W) But, yes this is the new Fredonia and the Hillbillies return a bulk of key players from last year’s 2011 Season squad and look to have Wk. result Opponent the feel of a team capable 1 W 29-14 @ JFK* of making another deep run. 2 W (forfeit) Lafayette 3 W 35-7 @ Wilson* “We’ve got some speed, but I wish we had a little 4 W 37-28 Gowanda* more size,” Ball admitted. 5 W 26-16 @ Cleve Hill* “But speed can overcome 6 W 27-7 Akron* that and we’re upbeat 7 W 33-20 @ Dunkirk right now.” sectional Quarter Finals Zach Buckley and Jude W 42-6 Cassadaga Gardner are some of the Valley two key returnees at skill positions. Buckley split Sectional Semi Finals time with Dylan Cassidy L 27-24 Southwestern (who has graduated) last year at running back * League Game and it might be Buckley’s turn to breakout. But, Jude Gardner and Tyler Cassidy make for

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an explosive backfield that gives Ball plenty of options of where to hand the ball. “Zach’s coming back for his third year at running back and that’s something to build on there,” Ball said. “Jude has a lot of speed too.” Also back in the fold is deep threat Weston Ley who seemed to break a long touchdown reception just about every single game. He caught just 12 passes, but astoundingly, nine of them went for touchdowns. This year, he’s going to battle it out for the starting quarterback job with senior Trent Thompson to see who will replace Connor Farnham, a first team all league selection last year. “Between Weston and Trent, they’re two really good athletes,” Ball said. “And competition brings out the best. But whether we do different things with each guy or just go with one, we’ll figure it out before the year starts. But I’ve got two of our top athletes on the team competing at that position and I think that leaves us in good shape there.” Speaking of quarterbacks, Shane Smith’s

younger brother Cody has transferred into the program and will add speed to an already immensely fast team. They’ll have no shortage of athletes around the field, but the question becomes if and how Ball will utilize all of them? “We’ve got a lot of those skill-type positions,” Ball said. “You know the 160, 165-pound guys that you want to get into the open field.” But as the coach hit on earlier, while Fredonia has gobs of speed, they don’t have a lot of options up front. Senior Nick Nocek is first and foremost amongst that group. Nocek was a first team all-league selection last year and could be the team’s most important player in terms of value. Fredonia can ill-afford to lose him this year at any point in the season. But, plugging guys in has been Fredonia’s specialty. They’ve figured out to win games on a yearly basis and that’s one prime reason why Fredonia is still one of the teams to beat in Class C. “Once you get the ball rolling and you get teams that start winning, you find the recipe and the nucleus for success,” Ball

said. “That’s how you build on things. I’m sure the Southwestern guys would tell you they were down last year, but finals of the state, when you’re down, that’s not a bad year.” And with at least seven wins in four of their last five years, Ball has clearly done a good job of finding out who needs to go where. Again, Fredonia loses a bunch of quality players, but don’t expect them to fall from their perch so easily. “Good programs that win year after year after year just keep plugging them in,” Ball said. “That’s what I told these guys. We have the leaders here, but who’s going to step up and be the next guy.” The schedule is still a bit of an unknown considering Fredonia’s move to C North, but now in their second year, Ball said he’s a little more comfortable with those teams. “But they know a lot more about us too,” he said. “And I can’t think of a team in our division who I think is down. It’s going to be a tough year as far as that goes.” But Fredonia is still the most legitimate favorite

in the division. Beyond that, is — you guessed it — Southwestern, who eliminated Fredonia last year. The year before, Fredonia eliminated the Trojans, which broke their 38-game winning streak that spanned four seasons. “There’s still a lot of football this year,” Ball said. “But down the road, I’m sure for us to get where we want to go, we’re going to have to go through Southwestern at some point. And between the two of us, whoever moves on, we’re going to have a pretty good representation of Class C.” Outlook: Fredonia’s first trip through Class C wasn’t as easy as it might have seemed. JFK and Cleve Hill gave Fredonia all they could handle in road games and even Gowanda stuck around in Fredonia. But, had Southwestern not had one of the better kickers around the whole state, Fredonia might have at least been playing for another sectional title and taken another run at states. So, they have to be considered the team to beat, at least in C North. Interestingly, they challenge themselves with a C-South team in Allegany-Limestone who is much improved since last season. That game could tell us a lot about the two divisions come playoff time. Still, with as much speed as this team has, not getting to the Ralph would be disappointing. They have too many weapons offensively and I can’t see any team being able to match up at this point.

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team Facts Class: C South Coach: Jay Sirianni 11 Record: 11-2 (5-1) 11 Finish: Lost in State Championship Key Returning Players: QB/ DB Jake Pilling (Sr.), OL/DL Peter Trathen (Sr.), WR/DB Ryan Schutte (Sr.), WR/DB Jesia Hogue (Sr.), WR/DB Andy Greenlee (Sr.), K Tanner Hoose (Sr.).

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W 35-12 Falconer * W 21-14 @ Westfield/ Brocton* 3 W 24-7 Olean 4 L 21-10 @ Salamanca* 5 W 12-0 @ Cassadaga Valley* 6 W 35-6 Allegany Limestone* 7 W 24-6 Catt/Little Valley* QF W 41-14 JFK SF W 27-24 @ Fredonia F W 10-0 Cleveland Hill State Quarter Finals W 23-6 Wellsville State Semi Finals W 16-13 Waverly State Finals L 49-0 Dobbs Ferry * League Game

Something just didn’t feel right about last year’s Southwestern team. They weren’t blowing opponents away. They were having troubles moving the ball consistently. And — gasp — they lost a regular season game for the first time since 2007. But lo and behold, there they were, knocking off archrival Fredonia on the road in the Class C semifinals before starting a remarkable journey all the way to the state title game before ultimately losing to Dobbs Ferry. Gone is All-WNY Mr. Do-it-all Jake Swan who seemed to make a big play every time the Trojans needed one. So too are fellow captain Tyler Uber and Robbie Newell. Replacing those guys on and off the field might be task No. 1. “That’s big for any school, replacing leadership,” head coach Jay Sirianni said. “You figure out X’s and O’s and who’s going to go where, but leadership is that big thing and we’ll see how these seniors are going to lead.” But, as Sirianni preaches often, last year is in the past. “Really what it comes down to is this is a different team,” Sirianni said. “These seniors, this is their last chance to play football for most of them. We’re emphasizing that and asking them what is the 2012 team going to be known for — what’s their legacy going to be.” Luckily for them, this senior class has already accomplished a fair amount in one year. While the Trojans didn’t win the C south division or state championship, they claimed the sectional title and marched all the way to the

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doorstep in Syracuse. “But if they start thinking about the past and last year, that’s when you lose focus on what’s really important,” Sirianni said. “They can look back on that years down the road, but right now, it’s all about 2012.” And as far as this season goes, Southwestern has a pretty good core of players coming back. Senior quarterback Jake Pilling started every game last year and did a fine job running the offense. “Our philosophy has always been we’re going to do what we have to do to move the ball,” Sirianni said. “We’ll see from week to week on what we need to do, but I think we’re capable of throwing the ball and it’s nice to have that option with Jake.” He’ll be a captain this year along with Peter Trathen and Ryan Schutte. Losing Swan might damper the offense a little bit, but Schutte’s been around this program for a few years and is more than capable of stepping in to be the go-to offensive option. Swan mostly played wide receiver, but stepped in often to take snaps or receive handoffs when needed. This year, you can expect Schutte to get a bulk of the carries and be in the running for an All-WNY nomination.

Defensively, Southwestern might be stronger than ever. Trathen anchors a unit that will also feature solid tacklers in fellow seniors Jesia Hogue and Andy Greenlee. And that may be their biggest strength. Including thos guys, Southwestern has plenty of players left over from last year’s squad who saw a lot of the field. Extending the season to get more game action and more practices is what will pay off in the long run, though. “The way I look at it, is the guys that were juniors last year played in 13 games,” Sirianni said. “That’s a season and a half, they’re already halfway into their senior years. As far as experience, they’ve been battle tested. “Now we have a lot of kids that have come up through jayvee that have not,” he continued. “But we’ve proven in the past that experience doesn’t really mean much.” Regardless of experience, this squad might be just as talented as any of the teams Southwestern has fielded in recent years. Another big returnee this year is first team all-state kicker Tanner Hoose, who kicked the game-winner against Fredonia in overtime in last year’s playoffs. He adds another dimension to the Southwestern

offense that not many teams can boast. “He gives us a threat offensively in that you don’t have to go for it when you’re inside the 30-yard line,” Sirianni said. “He’s been a difference in games for us in the past.” How far can he go? “We haven’t tested him yet, but as long as he makes all his extra points, I’ll be happy,” Sirianni quipped. So what do they need to work on as they prepare for their season opener on Aug. 31? “The X’s and O’s, those are going to come,” Sirianni said. “It’s about putting a team together. It’s about chemistry and about how the kids get along and how they look out for one another.” Southwestern opens at Falconer on Friday night before their home opener against Westfield the following Friday. Their big game this year is Salamanca at home, the team that handed Southwestern that regular season loss. They also play a couple of solid teams in non-league action out of Class B in Olean and Eden on the road. “There are some good teams on our schedule,” Sirianni said. “But you have to go week to week. We start off with Falconer and that’s a big rivalry and they have a bit

of a changing of the guard down there. We have to go over there and that’s going to be interesting.” Of course, the big thing on most people’s minds with Southwestern is another potential matchup with Fredonia. They’ve played in some instant classics over the years, including each team ending each other’s season in the past two respective years. “If we see Fredonia, great,” Sirianni said. “If not, we’re going to play whoever is on our schedule and we’ll see how it goes.” Outlook: At the risk of sounding like an idiot, Southwestern is still Southwestern. But the truth to that is the Trojans, who have gone to three state title games in four years, are always going to be the team to beat in C South until someone else proves they’re not. Now Salamanca did beat Southwestern last year, but the Trojans got the last laugh by winning the sectional title — although they didn’t have to go through Salamanca, who was upset in the opening round by Akron. So, with arguably an even better team than last year’s squad, Southwestern should be aiming for an undefeated season and a spot in the Class C title game.

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Westfield/Brocton Wolverines

Joining up with Brocton last year, head coach Bob North didn’t really know what to expect. After all, merging together two team Facts schools as one team isn’t Class: C South the easiest thing and Coach: Bob North the two small schools formerly of Class D were 11 Record: 4-4 (4-2) forced to move into 11 Finish: Lost in C Quarterfinal Class C. Key Returning Players: RB/ The results weren’t bad LB Mike Okerlund (Sr.), RB/ at all. Westfield went 4-2 LB Dan Ferguson (Sr.), RB/ LB Cameron Wright (Sr.), WR in league play and was John Coe (Sr.), OL/DL William the C South No. 3 seed. Nowell (Sr.) Sure, a disappointing loss to eventual runnerup Cleve Hill ensued, but it was still an impressive year for North and the 2012 Schedule Wolverines. Wk. Date Opponent “I think it helped last 1 8/31 Alleganyyear for us to be successLimestone* ful in that Class C be2 9/7 @ Southwestern* cause we didn’t know if we could or not,” North 3 9/15 @ Sherman/ said. “Our first run with Ripley (DD) it a few years back wasn’t 4 9/21 Falconer* good. We were a middle 5 9/29 @ Cassadaga of the pack team and I Valley* think our guys realized 6 10/5 Forestville (DD) we could play with those 7 10/12 Salamanca* guys.” Objective No. 1 in season No. 2 is replacing a solid senior class that lost Trey North and Brent 2011 Season Morrison, among others. Wk. result Opponent North does have a few 1 W 9-8 @ Allegany people he can rely on Limestone* and that will be impor2 L 21-14 Southwestern* tant for them to match success from last season. 3 W 14-0 Cassadaga Valley* “We have five, six guys 4 W 28-14 Catt/Little Valley* on each side of the ball 5 L 35-13 @ Salamanca* that got a ton of time last year,” North said. “Those 6 W 31-14 @ Falconer* guys now have to step up 7 L 21-0 Maple Grove and be the guy because we lost quite a few of Sectional Quarter Finals those last year. But we L 30-6 @ Cleve Hill have some kids who I think are willing to do * League Game that.” Top amongst that list is running back Mike Okerlund, who should

be one of the key factors in replacing all of the lost yardage on offense. Cameron Wright and Dan Ferguson give Westfield added depth in the backfield and John Coe was one of the top receivers in all of Class C last year. Dylan MacCubbin will take over at quarterback. “We’re strong in the skill positions, and we always have been,” North said. “We’re trying to convince kids that we’re only going to win if our line of scrimmage wins the battles.” North seemed most confident with Wright, a senior captain that filled in nicely at fullback when Morrison was down and a guy more than capable of doing a few things for this offense. “Cameron stepped up in the last half of the year as a kid who could run the football real well from the fullback position and he loves to block,” North said. “When he gets his carries, he runs north and south. He doesn’t try to go east and west.” Okerlund and Ferguson were technically the team’s starting running backs last year, but Trey North and Morrison were the ones getting

most of the carries. “This year, they’re going to get the brunt of the carries,” North said referring to his two returnees. “Michael [Okerlund] is much bigger than he was last year, he’s been in the weight room. Hopefully he breaks some tackles and is able to use his open-field speed. “Dan [Ferguson] is just a kid that puts his head down and runs hard,” North continued. “He doesn’t try to fake you out. He tries to run you over. And that’s going to be our style this year a little more than last year where we tried to spread things out.” So, yes most of the skill positions are set. But as North had talked about, Westfield’s success will likely come down to what they can do on both sides of the line. “This year, I think it’s going to be more of fullback, tailback, fullback tailback,” North said talking about his offensive gameplan. “With our quarterback running some boot legs and things like that. But once again, for us to use our strength, it’s going to rely on those guys up front.” While Westfield seems

to have most the offense figured out, getting better defensively is a big key. They allowed slightly more than 20 points per game and let games get away from them such as Southwestern and Salamanca. Another factor in where they’ll finish in the standings is that C South lost Catt/Little Valley to Class D, which just happened to be one of Westfield’s wins. Now with just a five-game league schedule, Westfield will need to grab wins whenever they can and get off to a hot start. “It’s really important,” North said. “Last year, we won a real close game against Allegany-Limestone [in the opener]. If that goes the other way, who knows where our season would have been. Its very important, but it’s week-to-week.” The same thing goes for this year as Westfield opens with AlleganyLimestone at home before heading to Southwestern. It’s a tough start out of the gate that North is well aware of. “It’s very important for us to at least get a split out of that,” North said. “Because you hate to be 0-2 going into a non-

league game. If we win two, that’s great, I’d be as happy as can be. But obviously with Southwestern being one of the better teams in the county for the last dozen years, you hope for that first game, and it’s at our place which is good.” Still, North is keeping modest expectations. The program not only graduated a lot of talent, but a lot leadership too. And with depth concerns on the lines, Westfield should be more than happy in getting to the same place they were last year. “I think with as many guys as we graduated, we’re shooting to do about the same thing,” North said. “If we could go .500, I’d be real happy and get a playoff game, that’d be great.” Outlook: Truthfully, Class C looks better across the board. In South division, there will be two new coaches and one less program, so projections aren’t the easiest of calls. But Westfield was a full two games better than the three-way tie for the fourth and final playoff spot. Now, one of those schools are gone, but the other two would both have to be better than Westfield this year to knock them out of the playoff picture. They certainly appear to have enough guys who can run the ball, but they might not have enough of up front to do maximize the potential damage. Still, I think they’re a playoff team this year.

August 30, 2012 Edition – Football Preview – C

2012 Predicted Order of Finish Class D 1. Maple Grove 2. Silver Creek 3. Randolph 4. Frewsburg 5. Chautauqua Lake * 6. Portville 7. Catt/Little Valley ** 8. I-Prep * C. Lake moves up from Class DD ** Catt/LV moves down from Class C

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Playoff Results First Round (5) Portville 32, (4) Silver Creek 6 (3) Frewsburg 41, (6) I-Prep 0

Class D

1. Maple Grove — As tempted as I was to drop the Red Dragons, you have Semifinals to be look for yourself and (1) Maple Grove 28, see just how much better (5) Portville 0 they were than every(3) Frewsburg 38, one last year. Granted, (2) Randolph 24 a previous season high school football is tricky in predicting the next year, Championship but Frewsburg was the (1) Maple Grove 34, only team to come within (3) Frewsburg 26 20 points of Maple Grove. Now they lose All-WNYers Alex Grace and John Quotes 2012 playoff format: Nickerson, but the majority of this team is back. All eight teams qualify. Highest Silver Creek head coach Sean remaining seeds of first round Helmer: 2. Silver Creek — They’re losers play for consolation. “It’s just like last year, except the darkhorse after a 4-4 probably better. Chautauqua season that ended with Lake coming up, who had a a very sour taste in their Championship: great year last year. I-Prep mouths with a 32-6 loss Ralph Wilson Stadium — 6 has more potential than any of to Portville at honme in p.m., Friday, Nov. 2. us. Catt/Little Valley has been the opening round of the in this league. [Head coach] playoffs. But the talent Tim [Miller] knows all of us on this team is immense. Race to the Ralph: — knows what everybody Zeddie Williams and Last Sectional Final does. You have two coaches Catt/Little Valley: 2006 (*2006 who have won state titles. One younger brother Sherman coach has won 200 games. are two to really keep an Chautauqua Lake: 2011 We’re going to have to be eye out for. Anthony Mo(*2011) ready to play each week.” rales, Tyler Bain and Steve Frewsburg: 2011 (*1993) Marcey are another trio of I-Prep: Never weapons that Sean Helmer Chautauqua Lake head coach can boast. Line play might Maple Grove: 2011 (*2011) Dan Greco: be the biggest factor and Portville: 2007 (*2003) “We’re now going to face they’ll get a huge test with some of the best Class D Randolph: 2010 (*2009) Maple Grove at home teams in the state. Not just to open the year. Might Silver Creek: 2010 (*2010) one of them, but several.” decide the regular season *Last Sectional Title crown. 3. Randolph — The 2011 Standings always-steady Cardinals should be right in the Class D Div All thick of things again beMaple Grove 5-0 9-1 hind head coach Pat Slater, Randolph Frewsburg Silver Creek Portville I-Prep

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Maple Grove defeated Frewsburg in last year’s Class D championship seen here at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Oliver Simpson (No. 21) and the departed John Nickerson were a solid 1-2 combo last year for the Red Dragons. But with Nickerson’s graduation, Simpson will spearhead the Maple Grove offense this year. (Photo by Dave Ahlstrom)

entering his 33rd season. The offense struggled in three of their last four games, losing each, which for all intents and purposes, was their demise. And, with only two starters back on that side of the ball, that should be Randolph’s biggest weakness. But, the defense will be just as strong as it usually is. Perhaps a sleeper if you could ever consider Randolph one. 4. Frewsburg — The Bears went into 2011 overlooked by many. With the three aforementioned schools figuring to be at the top, not many looked at Frewsburg’s senior class and saw a team that could win the league. But after picking themselves up after a heartbreaking opening game loss, the Bears put up tremendous offensive numbers and came within a touchdown of beating then-undefeated Maple Grove in the championship. They do lose a lot of talent, but it’s hard to overlook Terry Gray’s squad, especially with pos-

sible All-WNY running back Devone Adelgren back in the fold. 5. Chautauqua Lake — Something tells me the Thunderbirds won’t shy away from the increased competition that awaits them this year. The encouraging part for them is that they have their three most winnable games to start the year with two at home. And don’t forget this team isn’t exactly unfamiliar with their foes, either. They went 5-2 in league play two years ago in D ball and even beat Portville on the road in the playoffs. 6. Portville — The Panthers made the semifinals a year ago and behind head coach Gary Swetland in his 21st season, Portville can never be overlooked. But, they do lose quarterback Colt Lowe who trailed only Jim Kelly’s nephew Chad Kelly (St. Joe’s, going to Clemson) in passing yardage in WNY. Running back Zach Pilger will be the key to

offense this season. 7. Catt/Little Valley — They’re probably a bigger X-factor than Chautauqua Lake considering the Timberwolves struggled in C ball last year. Granted, C is much better than DD, but Catt/ LV was just OK last season and didn’t fare too well against this competition two years ago, either. They do get I-Prep at home, which is why I think they avoid the basement. 8. International Prep at Grover Cleveland — It was a tough transition year for the Presidents joining Class D. They went 0-8 and couldn’t really keep anyone too close in league play, but they’re certainly on the minds of rival coaches. They’ll be able to stack up athletes with any other school in the league too. Getting off to a good start to help this team’s psyche might be huge considering the winless season a year ago.

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Chautauqua Lake Thunderbirds

With each new school year, Section VI — like all its counterparts in New York State — is faced with the difficult task of reclasteam Facts sifying teams. This past Class: D year, Chautauqua Lake Coach: Dan Greco had the option sticking in Class DD for football, or 11 Record: 9-0 (7-0 DD) making the move up to 11 Finish: Won DD Class D. Championship The choice for ChautauKey Returning Players: OL/ qua Lake wasn’t easy to LB Chandler Baker (Soph.), say the least. On one hand, RB/DB Jeremiah Russin (Sr.) OL/DL Anthony Pezzulo (Sr.), Class D offers the opporOL/DL Andrew Pezzulo (Sr.), tunity to play your way WR/DB Cody Thomas (Sr.). into the state tournament. Along with it comes bigger and better competition. In Class DD — which was re-created last year for all 2012 Schedule of the small schools in the Wk. Date Opponent Chautauqua and Catta1 8/31 @ I-Prep/Grover* raugus area — seven very similar sized programs to 2 9/7 Portville* 3 9/14 Catt/Little Valley* Chautauqua Lake reside. But after blowing teams 4 9/21 Maple Grove* out each and every week 5 9/28 @ Frewsburg* by a combined score of 6 10/5 Randolph* 291-38 en route to a per7 10/12 @ Silver Creek* fect 9-0 season, it was time to try it out. “I told our board of directors that Section VI’s Class 2011 Season D is probably the toughest in the state,” athletic direcWk. result Opponent tor Josh Liddell said. “It 1 W 22-6 @ Ellicottville* will be a good challenge 2 W 45-6 Franklinville* for us.” 3 W 47-0 @ Forestville* But not an impossible one. 4 W 30-6 Clymer* Chautauqua Lake is well 5 W 44-7 @ Pine Valley* familiar with the big guns of Class D. Back in 2010 6 W 27-13 @ Panama* — its last year in Class D 7 W 40-0 Sherman/ when the league featured Ripley* two divisions of eight Sectional Semi Finals teams each — the ThunW 22-0 Ellicottville derbirds went 6-3 and lost SEctional Finals in the sectional semifinal W 14-0 Clymer to Silver Creek. Along the way, they beat fellow member Portville in the * League Game playoffs and also played traditional power Maple Grove tough, losing 14-6. But as Liddell and head coach Dan Greco noted,

Class D is strong from top to bottom. And with a full eight-team league, all seven games will be against bigger schools. No more cupcakes. “It’s an enormous challenge for all of us,” Greco said. “The level of competition in DD was good. But now we’re going to face some of the best Class D teams in the state. Not just one, but several. The challenge is there and the kids, we’re all looking forward to it, but it’s going to be difficult.” Difficult certainly, but Chautauqua Lake can ease into the schedule a little bit. They open with I-Prep (Grover Cleveland in Buffalo) before back-to-back home games with Portville and Catt/Little Valley. The final four game stretch, though, is a little daunting. In order, they’ll play defending sectional champ Maple Grove, runner-up Frewsburg, traditional power Randolph and end with Silver Creek. But, don’t expect this team to be in awe of better competition. Some of these players were on the team two years ago and are no strangers to the powers of

Class D. “The divisions were split back then, but our only losses were to Maple Grove and Silver Creek,” Greco said. “A couple of our seniors played on that 2010 team, but the rest of them, this level of competition is going to be new to them.” One player who isn’t used to this competition, but is more than ready for the move, is sophomore Chandler Baker. Last year, Baker compiled one of the finest seasons ever seen by a freshman in this area. He led the team with 95 tackles and earned a spot on the all-state second team for Class D (there was not a statewide Class DD). “He had a tremendous freshman season,” Greco said. “We put him in a position where we thought he would be most successful. But he has such a great work ethic that it’s hard not to put the kid in a position to be successful. “But he’s grown considerable,” Greco continued. “He has worked from the day after the football season ended last year and worked for nothing but for

this upcoming season.” But it’s not just Baker that gives this team a strong future. Greco was quick to point to fellow sophomores that will help this team a lot this year. “We have four or five sophomores that are going to be contributors for this team,” he said. “A.J. Hulton was a big asset for us last year and will be even more so this year. Ryan Miller comes up from the jayvees as a halfback and he would have seen time at the varsity level if we weren’t so loaded there.” But it’s not just young kids. Seniors Andrew and Anthony Pezzulo will anchor the lines with versatile Jeremiah Russin doing a bit of everything on offense. “The Pezzulo’s have been starters since they were in ninth grade,” Greco said. “We have at least four seniors on this team that were starters or big contributors to that 2010 team that made it to the sectional semifinals.” Certainly 2012 will be a transition year for Chautauqua Lake, but they represent an interesting

X-factor in Class D this year as a team that hasn’t lost since that sectional semifinal two years ago. “All we talk about is getting better at what we do,” Greco said. “And that’s how we approach every day. There’s no looking ahead for us. We can’t afford to do that. We just get better day-by-day and see how competitive we can be against some of the best Class D competition in the state.” Outlook: What Chautauqua Lake did last year was so impressive, it’s hard to put into words. No team came within two touchdowns of them, but at the same time, no team has the size or depth of teams that the Thunderbirds will face this year. Which is why it’s hard to get a really good read on them. Coach Greco knows he has his work cut out for him and he’s preparing his players as much as he can. Winning the league might not be a real possibility, but this team does have the ability to challenge everyone. Making it more of a question mark, Catt/Little Valley is just as big of an unknown (being new to the league) and I-Prep could be much more adjusted to this league (in their second year). So, it’s hard to place these guys. Class D is probably two tiers of four and with each of those top-tier teams coming in Chautauqua Lake’s last four games, they’ll need to get off to a good start. Keeping their trenches healthy might be the biggest factor, too.

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Underrated heading into 2011, the Frewsburg Bears came within a touchdown of upsetting then-undefeated Maple Grove in the team Facts sectional championship Class: D at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Coach: Terry Gray Not bad for a team considered to be an after11 Record: 7-3 (3-2) thought in the revamped 11 Finish: Lost in D Final Class D last year. Key Returning Players: (RB/ Sustaining that success DB) Devone Adelgren (Sr.), and replacing one of the OL/DL Jacob Caldwell (Sr.), most athletic classes in P Robbie Stearns (Sr.), OL/ Frewsburg history in the DL Tage Johnson (Jr.), OL/ DL Zach Haller (Soph.) QB/DB next big step for head Nick Munella (Sr.) coach Terry Gray. Gone are Thad Johnson, Nick Mitchell, Preston Wiltsie, Dalton Peterson, 2012 Schedule Chad Intihar and others. Of note, Johnson, who Wk. Date Opponent went on to play baseball 1 8/31 Randolph* at St. Bonaventure, ran 2 9/7 @ I-Prep* for 1,743 yards and 19 3 9/14 @ Portville* touchdowns. Mitchell led the team with 141 tackles 4 9/21 @ Catt/Little and 7.5 sacks. Just about Valley* everywhere, Frewsburg 5 9/28 Chautauqua is losing a cast of talLake* ented players who put up 6 10/5 Silver Creek* huge numbers. 7 10/12 @ Maple But, while Frewsburg may Grove* have been hit the hardest, graduation is nothing new to any high school coach. And not many high 2011 Season school coaches can have a 1,000-yard rusher coming Wk. result Opponent back with an experience 1 L 27-25 @ Randolph* senior quarterback lead2 W 52-16 Nichols ing the offense. Gray has 3 W 49-26 Portville* just that in 2012. 4 W 41-6 I-Prep* Senior Devone Adelgren ran for 948 yards and 13 5 W 50-12 O’Hara touchdowns and even 6 L 28-14 @ Maple missed the season opener Grove* against Randolph. He 7 W 27-6 @ Silver Creek* averaged a ridiculous sectional Quarter Finals 14 yards per carry as a W 41-0 I-Prep second option to Johnson and appears to be more sectional Semi Finals W 38-24 @ Randolph than ready to be the main guy in the Bears backfield Sectional Finals this season. His 306-yard, L 34-26 Maple Grove four-touchdown performance against Portville * League Game

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Frewsburg Bears

ranked as one of the top performances in all of WNY last year. Although Gray’s offense relies on versatility and deception, having Adelgren to rely on early gives Frewsburg a huge leg up on the competition. But, having senior quarterback Nick Munella leading the offense is just as important. Munella, a captain, will take over for Wiltsie, but Frewsburg’s offense often has a few guys on the field who can — and will — throw the ball. Johnson, for example, threw almost as many passes as Wiltsie last year anyhow. Granted, Munella rarely played last year, but did get some game experience and is well familiar with the system. Protecting him and clearing space for Adelgren will fall on the shoulders of seniors Austin Lynn and Jacob and Pat Caldwell. Lynn’s probably the most important returnee considering his experience. Defensively, he’s the team’s second-leading returning tackler and also had 3.5 sacks. For a team that lost a lot in its front seven or eight, Lynn should be a key cog for them in 2012. The Caldwell’s didn’t play much on the defensive side of the ball last year, but certainly will this year. Frewsburg loses its top six tacklers and eight of its top 12. It will be their turn to carry the torch, and with both being named captains, it speaks to how much Gray expects fro those two this year. Then there are the Haller’s. Cody, a senior, will play

tight end but is just as important of a piece to the line as any. It will be interesting to see how he’s used in the passing game considering Frewsburg lost 93 percent of its receptions (52 of 56) last year to graduation. Cody had two receptions and works well with Munella. His younger brother Zach, a sophomore, is the team’s leading returning tackler and will play on both sides of the line. He’s one of the top underclassmen in Class D. Frewsburg appears to have a foundation for the offensive line and with Adelgren running the ball, scoring probably isn’t the worry. As is, Frewsburg led Class D in points scored last year, averaging 36 per game. Only six teams in the entire state (for Class D) scored more than their 363 in 2011. While they’ll have a tough time matching those numbers, they should still be more than fine offensively. So, defensively is where most the questions marks loom for the Bears. Replacing a lot of surehanded tacklers is never easy, but Cody Haller and fellow senior Nick Fardink are the next in line at linebacker. Cody had 6.5 sacks from the outside position and figures to be one of the tops in the league in the category again. Fardink is a good bet to lead the team in tackles and would have been last year had it not been for being buried on the depth chart last year. Also back for Frewsburg is Robbie Stearns, a punter who should get

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Name Garrett Steele Christian Proctor Kevin Rogers Josh Nelson Nick Munella Brady Collver Robbie Stearns Bryce Peterson Jordan Ingerson Devone Adelgren Cody Haller Mike Szczublewski Dyllan Ownbey Nick Long Nick Fardink Jacob Caldwell Austin Lynn Tyler Pearson Matt Hair Steve Haag Pat Caldwell Scott Cappadonia Chris Herndon Colin Anderson Zach Haller Tage Johnson

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some kicking duties this year as well. He averaged a ridiculous 42.5 yards per punt last year and a second team all-state selection because of it. It’s rare when a team can boast that type of ability at this level and Stearns gives this team an opportunity to win the field position battle more times than not. Outlook: You never know what to expect from Class D, but it’s hard to push Frewsburg away considering last season. Granted, they lost a lot of players, but they were the only team to keep Maple Grove even relatively close — and they almost beat them in the championship. Most outsiders such as

myself will tell you it’s a four-team race in Class D with Maple Grove having the upper hand heading into the season. But any of these four are more than capable to win the championship. For Frewsburg to win its first sectional championship in almost 20 years (1993), they need to get their defense to prove they can get some stops when they need it late in games. Frewsburg’s offense won’t struggle or anything, but the 40-plus point barrages might not happen as often this year. The opener with Randolph will be crucial. Four winnable games follow before the final two with Silver Creek and Maple Grove. Division title could be decided there.

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Maple Grove Red Dragons

Perhaps the most consistent program in all of Chautauqua County over the last decade, the Red Dragons are coming off team Facts another season with a Class: D sectional title and a whole Coach: Curt Fischer load of victories. A perfect season ended somewhat 11 Record: 9-1 (5-0) unexpectedly when Maple 11 Finish: Lost in State Grove lost in the far west Quarterfinal regional against LetchKey Returning Players: RB/ worth 30-14. DB Oliver Simpson (Sr.), OL/ But still, a 9-1 season DL Jon Scroxton (Sr.), OL/DL Lee Wascher (Sr.), OL/DL Mike was just about par for Burns (Sr.), OL/DL Jake Swan the course lately for head (Sr.), RB/DB Jeff Tampe (Sr.), coach Curt Fischer who QB Aaron Germain (Sr.) enters his 21st year. In fact, over the last six years, Maple Grove is 55-7 and has gone on to play at 2012 Schedule Ralph Wilson Stadium four times, winning twice. Wk. Date Opponent 1 8/31 @ Silver Creek* But it’s a new year in 2012, one that loses two 2 9/7 @ Catt/Little of the best players in Valley* school history in John 3 9/14 Randolph* Nickerson and Alex 4 9/21 @ Chautauqua Grace. Both All-WNYers, Lake* Nickerson finished with an astounding 147 tackles 5 9/28 I-Prep* defensively. Mostly used 6 10/5 @ Portville* as a bruising fullback on 7 10/12 Frewsburg* offense, he ran for 461 yards and nine scores. Meanwhile, Grace turned in one of the most ef2011 Season ficient seasons out of a quarterback seen in reWk. result Opponent cent memory, completing 1 W 36-0 Portville* 65 percent of his passes 2 W 38-12 @ I-Prep* while finishing with 3 W 49-0 Nichols 1,181 yards passing and 14 touchdowns versus 4 W 34-14 Silver Creek* just four interceptions. 5 W 36-6 @ Randolph* He also intercepted three 6 W 28-14 Frewsburg* passes on defense. 7 W 21-0 @ Westfield/ Other valuable pieces Brocton such as receiver Skyler Sectional Semi Finals Liddell, linebacker Matt W 28-0 Portville Fowler and kicker Jason Pembridge will also be Sectional Finals tough to replace. W 34-26 Frewsburg But that’s the nature of the State Quarter Finals L 30-14 Letchworth game for every school, and for Maple Grove, it’s become tradition to do so. * League Game

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Key among the returnees is senior running back Oliver Simpson. Simpson led the team with 882 yards despite splitting carries with Nickerson, and averaged nearly 10 yards per carry. He’ll have a strong workload this season and is a huge factor into their success this season. Replacing Grace meanwhile will be an even bigger factor. Aaron Germain is the guy, but he doesn’t have much varsity experience. Fellow senior Chris Jones could also possibly play the position, but his versatility will be needed elsewhere on the offense. The good news is, Ger-

main will have one of the best running backs in the league to hand the ball off to. The even better news is he’ll have one of the best lines in front of him when he does drop to back pass. That unit is led by guard Jon Scroxton. The senior finished third in the team in tackles and also did a wonderful job anchoring the offensive line. He’ll be joined by returning starters Lee Wascher and Jake Swan who should both be in the running for first team all-league selections along with Scroxton. Adding to the embarrassment of riches are seniors Mike Burns and Matt Golombek, which gives Maple Grove hands down

the best line in the entire county and maybe even Western New York. Burns was second on the team with five sacks. The biggest X-factor, at least offensively will be Jeff Tampe. He’s already a standout defensively after finishing second on the team in tackles with 70. But offensively, he largely went unused. He actually caught more passes (five) than he received carries (two), but Tampe might be used in the backfield along side Simpson. Finding enough depth and balance offensively is always a struggle for coaches early in the season and will see what Fischer decides to do with him.

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Schedule wise, it doesn’t get more important than their opening game at Silver Creek. Maple Grove has been dealt the difficult league schedule with four road games versus three home games, but the first one with the Black Knights could go a long way in determining the regular season crown. Now, since all eight teams make the playoffs, you might think that game isn’t necessarily important. But, playoff seeding is and each team wants to avoid playing on the road at all times. Plus, a loss in that game would likely boost Silver Creek’s ego considering they suffered one of their worst years in recent memory last season. Besides that, the schedule isn’t too bad. They get Randolph and Frewsburg at home and you’d be hard pressed to see Maple Grove losing any of their other road games. Outlook: This league actually tends to have more skilled players than linemen and with Maple Grove’s ridiculously good line, you have to like them to be able to be in position to repeat last year’s success. I can only see them losing that opening game with Silver Creek and even if they do, I think they’ll be fine going forward. Keeping Oliver Simpson healthy is a key. Finding offensive balance is another one. But for the most part, they’re pretty sound heading into the season at least. Anything less than a trip to the sectional championship would be a major surprise to me.

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Silver Creek Black Knights

team Facts Class: D Coach: Sean Helmer 11 Record: 4-4 (2-3) 11 Finish: Lost in D Quarterfinal Key Returning Players: RB/ LB Zeddie Williams (Sr.), RB/ LB Anthony Morales (Sr.), OL/ DL Tyson Brown (Sr.), RB/DB Tyler Bain (Sr.), WR/DB Zack Klisiewicz (Sr.), WR/CB Steve Marcey (Sr.)

2012 Schedule Wk. 1 2 3 4 5

Date 8/31 9/7 9/15 9/21 9/28

6 7

10/5 10/12

Opponent Maple Grove* @ Randolph* @ I-Prep* Portville* @ Catt/Little Valley* @ Frewsburg Chautauqua Lake*

2011 Season Wk. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

result W 35-14 W 41-28 L 40-21 L 34-14

Opponent @ Dunkirk @ Portville* Randolph* @ Maple Grove* W 27-6 I-Prep* W 20-14 St. Mary's W 27-6 Frewsburg*

Sectional Quarter Finals L 32-6 Portville * League Game

It was a rude welcoming to the new Class D for Silver Creek last year. One year after going 11-1 with a sectional championship, the Black Knights limped through an injury-plagued season and finished 4-4 with a disappointing loss to Portville in the first round of the playoffs. With a strong returning core of players, though, their stay at the bottom might be short lived. “This group that we have this year is probably more athletic than we’ve ever had,” head coach Sean Helmer said. “So I think it really balances us. There’s a lot of athletes offensively and defensively and that just makes it more difficult to defend.” Perhaps most important in the fold is three-sport star senior Zeddie Williams. A top recruit nation-wide for lacrosse, Williams’ pure athleticism makes him one of the tougher player to tackle that most teams will find. Williams was a first team all-state selection despite — by most accounts — not having as good of a year as he could have. He’ll play some fullback and is also one of the key pieces defensively as a linebacker. “He’s an amazing kid,” Helmer said. “Besides being a Division 1 athlete, he’s a great kid and does the all right things. I think this year will be more of a fun year for him once he makes a decision on where he’s going to college and it will be a bit of a relief for him because he can just play. But you get lucky to be able to work with a kid like him.” But Silver Creek’s promising season rests on a lot more than just Zeddie this year. Senior running backs

Anthony Morales and Tyler Bain give the Black Knights arguably the deepest backfield in the county and senior wide receivers Steve Marcey and Zack Klisiewicz is just as good of a 1-2 combo out wide. Even Zeddie’s younger brother Sherman, a sophomore, will likely step in to an already crowded backfield and contribute. “Morales got hurt for us last year and he was a starter,” Helmer said. “Sherman will be the fullback and Zeddie will move around. Zack’s a three-year starter and we’ll move him a little bit. And Marcey I think is going to have a great year. We have legitimate five or six athletes who can play for anybody. If we can fill in around those guys, we’ll be smiling.” The line may have been hit the most, though. The biggest shoes to fill — literally and figuratively — will be captains Andrew Stockman and Kevin Rocque who manned both sides of the line for the Black Knight. And if Silver Creek is going to have a good year, they’ll have to get solid line play. Two big solutions to that are returning seniors Tyson Brown and Steve Quinn, who have caught Helmer’s eye early on in practice. “I think Brown has had a great couple of days,” Helmer said midway through the first week of practice. “He’s a three-year varsity kid and really will be looking to come into his own on the offensive line. Him and Steve Quinn to try to lead that group.” Silver Creek also lost quarterback and safety John Jimerson, another quality

leader of the program for the past few years. “It’s amazing,” Helmer said. “If you have a ton of ability and no leadership, you just don’t win as many games as you should… the guys that we lost last year had been in our program since seventh grade. You never replace them and you hope that some of the younger guys learned some things from them.” The biggest worry for Helmer, though, was depth he said. While Silver Creek may have a stable of skill position players, it certainly has some question marks at quarterback and on the line. Even with the athletes they have, those questions can’t go unanswered. “The thing you always have to worry about with Class D football is depth,” Helmer said. “And most of us have very little experience with depth players. So a lot of times, you worry about injuries. Other than that, it’s the unknown.” And of course, Class D might be harder than ever. One year after most coaches admitted it was the toughest D in the state, the league somehow got even harder. The league moved up to eight teams — thus removing any non-league games from the schedule — by adding 9-0 Chautauqua Lake from DD and 4-5 Catt/Little Valley from C, who won the Chuck Funke consolation bracket up in C’s. “I think it’s just like last year, except probably better,” Helmer said. “You don’t have a rest period with non-league. It’s probably the best league in the state. You have to be ready

2012 silver creek Football Roster No. 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 13 18 20 21 23 28 30 50 52 54 55 56 58 60 62 64 65 70 72 79

Name Bryce Plecker Sherman Williams Andrew Gorka Zed Williams Kaine Kettle Frank Wolfe Nick Iskra Jacob Lewis Phillip Jones Tyler Bain Zach Klisiewicz Steven Marcey Craig Gilbert Anthony Morales Mike Miller Guy Capitano Tony Strong Chris Gowan Tyson Brown Marvin Curry David Page Tim Manning Nate Jones Kyle Smith Trenton Love Tyler Tulipane Steven Quinn

Pos. SE FB QB HB HB HB QB SE SE HB SE SE FB HB OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL

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to play and the good thing is, our kids know that.” But don’t feel sorry for them or anybody else in Class D. Helmer and his team welcomes the challenge. “I want our kids to want beat the best,” he said. “I don’t want them to want to just know they don’t have to work hard. I think that helps build character and I think those are life lessons. Anything worth doing, you do right.” Outlook: There’s a lot to like about Silver Creek this year and there’s no doubt they’ll be much better than last year’s 4-4 team. But how much better? Just as you mention with any high school football team, but if Silver Creek is healthy

this year, they should be able to push Maple Grove for a league title. Of course that means the league favorite will be decided in Week 1, with Maple Grove visiting Silver Creek on the opening day of the season. But, matching up with the much larger Red Dragons is an obvious concern. Silver Creek can probably boast the best athlete in the group with Zeddie Williams. I wouldn’t be surprised in the least bit to see Zeddie have a monstrous offensive season that pushed him near 1,500 yards. If he does that, Silver Creek might just be the team to beat in Class D this year. Either way, I think they’re ticketed for Ralph Wilson Stadium.

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2012 Predicted Order of Finish Class DD 1. Clymer 1. Panama 1. Sherman 4. Ellicottville 5. Franklinville 6. Pine Valley 7. Forestville 2012 playoff format: Top four seeds qualify. Bottom three play for consolation. Championship: Ralph Wilson Stadium — 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 3. Race to the Ralph: Last Sectional Final Clymer: 2011 (*2002) Ellicottville: 2005 (*1991) Forestville: Never Franklinville: 1992 (*1992) Panama: 1984 (*1981) Pine Valley: 1998 (*1995) Sherman/Ripley: Never *Last Sectional Title

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2011 Standings Class D Div All Chaut Lake* 7-0 9-0 Panama 5-2 5-3 Clymer 4-3 5-4 Ellicottville 4-3 4-4 Sherman 4-3 6-3 Franklinville 3-4 4-5 Forestville 1-6 1-7 Pine Valley 0-7 0-8 * Chaut Lake moved up to Class D

Playoff Results Semifinals (1) Chautauqua Lake 22, (4) Ellicottville 0 (3) Clymer 38, (2) Panama 6 Championship (1) Chautauqua Lake 14, (3) Clymer 0

Quotes Pine Valley coach Chris Buczek: “I like to think it’s more wide open without Chautauqua Lake, but I can’t believe Clymer isn’t the talk of the town. Dan Lictus, he’s just a big human being. But the toughest thing about him is he’s a great athlete. He’s not just some slug out there. With him, he’s the separation and is why they have to be No. 1. But Sherman is a tough bunch of kids. Panama has tough athletic kids. It’s a good league.”

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Class DD 1. Clymer — Perhaps it’s a copout, but Class DD is wide open and extremely tight at the top. With the top three teams trading home and road games against each other, a threeway tie for the division crown is possible. The tiebreaker would be point differential and since I think Clymer might have the edge overall, we’ll give them the tiebreak. They lose some talent, most notably Ryan Phelps who ran for 1,200 yards and 18 touchdowns. While replacing him won’t be easy, lineman Dan Lictus can pave the way better than anyone and Jake Wiggers looks like the next guy in line to take the carries. 1. Panama —It’s just as fair to give Panama the top spot, but overall, I think Lictus is the difference maker for Clymer. The Panthers were the clearcut second best team in the regular season, but lost in that semifinal to the Pirates. Losing Nick Lenart and Tyler and Andrea Marsh are tough to handle, but they’re deserving of this nod. Also had the best JV team in the league last year. Should come in handy in 2012. 1. Sherman — While the other two may have come down a little, Sherman is on the way up and is the dark horse in 2012. They have just as good of a line as anyone and have a stellar young quarterback in junior Andrew Graham. They have one of the bigger teams in the league as well. The home game with Clymer to open the season is the biggest game on the

The Forestville seniors Cody Jackson, Nate Maines, Adam Pleva and Robert Hooper look to rectify last year's disappointing 1-7 season in their final years at Forestville. (Scott Hazelton/Forestville Athletic Department)

league schedule and might just turn things upside down in a hurry. 4. Ellicottville — The Eagles won a tiebreak over Sherman for the fourth and final spot last year and should have enough to return to the playoffs. It’s hard to necessarily count them out of the league race as well and is certainly more than capable of beating anyone in this league. 5. Franklinville — The Panthers could have made the playoffs last season had they beat Clymer on the final game of the year, but lost 34-0 to the Pirates

to dump them under .500. Returning first team all-league lineman Carl Ratzel will anchor both sides and ensures that they can match up with the top teams of the league. 6. Pine Valley — The Panthers were an interesting case last year. They had a solid 2010 campaign, going 4-4 and really beating up on all opponents (outscoring Franklinville, Forestville and Ellicottville 125-0) that would join them in DD in 2011. But, they struggled mightily, going 0-8 and really falling apart after two close losses to start the year. They lose

a ton of starters on both sides of the ball as well, but have nowhere to go but up. The Week 5 game against Forestville will be a key. 7. Forestville — The Hornets had a tough time with just about everybody in the league last year except for their lone win against Pine Valley. But they did come on at the end of the year, forcing close games and lost to Franklinville 13-12 in the consolation semifinal. Running back Nate Maines could break out and have one of the better years in the league. If he does, Forestville could turn some heads.

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Ten years ago, Clymer claimed the sectional title behind star running back Jehuu Caulcrick. Now in 2012, the Pirates team Facts might just have the team Class: DD to claim back the title a Coach: Marc Heiser year after falling short in the championship game. 11 Record: 5-4 (4-3) Part of the intrigue rests 11 Finish: Lost in DD Final upon seniors Dan Lictus Key Returning Players: OL/ and Tom Heiser. Lictus, DL Dan Lictus (Sr.), FB/LB Tom Heiser (Sr.), RB/DB Jake a returning all-state selection in Class D (no Wiggers (Jr.), RB/LB Connor Payne (Sr.), TE/LB Mitch statewide Class DD) is Einink (Jr.) a potential All WNY-er while anchoring the line of scrimmage for Clymer. Heiser is a blocking fullback who helped pave 2012 Schedule the way for Ryan Phelps’ Wk. Date Opponent 1,200-yard season a year th 1 9/1 @ Sherman/ ago. l, but Ripley* But Phelps is gone and ut up. 2 9/8 Ellicottville/ so too is quarterback inst West Valley* Justin White and lone y. 3 9/14 @ Franklinville* receiving threat Adam Hor- 4 9/22 Walker. Walker caught Forestville* e with 18 of the 300 receptions Panama* in 5 9/29 for Clymer and also both @ Pine Valley* touchdowns. xcept 6 10/5 inst 7 10/13 Cassadaga That might leave a hole did Valley(C-S) in the skill positions f the for Clymer, but with all mes things considered, they lle might have the best line ion 2011 Season on both sides of the ack ball and that’s not just eak Wk. result Opponent because of Lictus. And he 1 W 46-24 at Forestville* if Clymer can get as gue. 2 L 33-22 @ Panama* good of blocking as they did last year, there’s no 3 W 42-0 Pine Valley* ds. 4 L 30-6 @ Chautauqua reason to think they can’t duplicate Phelps’ numLake* bers. 5 L 22-12 Sherman/ Option No. 1 is junior Ripley* 6 7

W 18-0 @ Ellicottville/ West Valley* W 34-0 Franklinville*

Sectional Semi Finals W 38-6 at Panama Sectional Finals L 14-0 Chautauqua Lake * League Game

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Jake Wiggers, who quietly had a nice season himself, running for 654 and seven touchdowns despite being the second guy. Wiggers poured it on against Franklinville last year, going for 184 yards and three touchdowns. He seems more than capable to fill in for Phelps and solve a majority of the offensive questions for the Pirates. But the offensive balance is the biggest question mark for Clymer, although that is probably a problem most coaches would gladly accept as it’s biggest. Junior Matt DeStevens has some experience at quarterback and is probably the next guy in, but only Heiser and Wiggers caught passes last season for Clymer. If they can manage to find a way to get production from other parts of the offense, the Pirates figure to be at the forefront fighting for a league championship. But a lot does rely on Lictus — who led the team with 80 tackles as a nose tackle — and the line. He is probably the most dominating player in the league, but the senior class is full of interior linemen that gives head coach Marc Heiser plenty of depth. They have four guys who will see plenty of playing time

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on both sides of the line. As luck would have it, we’ll find a whole lot out about the DD race when Clymer and Sherman square off in Sherman in Week 1. Right now, it looks like some combination of those two schools and Panama will be fighting it out for the DD championship. Clymer lost 22-12 last year when hosting Sherman, but saw their season turn around immediately after. The loss dropped them 2-3, but back-toback wins jumped them into the playoffs and another win on the road at Panama pushed them back to Ralph Wilson Stadium and into the DD championship. The good news for Clymer is the other two big games on the schedule come at home. Ellicottville, a playoff team from a year ago, visits in Week 2, and Panama comes to town in Week 5. Clymer couldn’t figure out the Panthers early in the year last year and it cost them home field in the playoff game. But, Clymer did get the last laugh of course at the end of the year in the semifinals. They wrap up their league schedule in Week 6 with Pine Valley. But what that means is might just make for a juicy Week 7 of scoreboard watching to see how the rest of the league plays out. With Chautauqua Lake moving up to Class D, only seven teams are left in DD. That means one team each week won’t be playing a league game and Clymer, for better or for worse, gets that distinction in the

2012 clymer Football Roster No. 2 10 11 20 21 22 23 30 31 41 42 43 51 61 62 63 64 65 66 70 71 73 74 75 80 82

Name Matt DeStevens Tom Heiser Jake Wiggers Murphy Mulkearn Brandon Moreash Garrett McAfoose Steve Svetz Adam Einink Dylan Neckers Connor Payne Mitch Einink Denton Holthouse Jeremy Bayle Rich Resta Andrew Heil Dan Lictus (C) Evan Legters Caleb Clark Justin Lyle Austin Cramer Chris Keppel Jared Heiser David Holmstrom Chris Keppel Jared Dunnewold Zach Blakeslee

Pos. QB, DB FB, LB RB, DB WR, S QB, DB RB, DB WR, CB TE, LB QB, S RB, LB TE, LB TE, DB OL, DL OL, DL OL, DL OL, NG OL, DL OL, DT OL, DL OL, DL OL, DL C, DL OL, DL OL, DL TE, DL WR, CB

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last week of the year. Outlook: There are really good lines across DD, but Clymer probably have the best. What might make or break their season is how much offense they can generate outside of Wiggers. He should be more than fine taking over full time, but Sherman and Panama have quality defenses that will certainly key in on the junior running back. However, with such a quality player in Lictus in his final season, you would have to think anything less than returning back to Ralph Wilson

Stadium would be a disappointment. Again, we don’t know exactly what to expect with DD this year with the league’s best team moving on, but there seems to be a clear-cut top three. If Clymer can come out of those games with a split and take care of business elsewhere, they’ll be in good position come playoff time.

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It should be an interesting year for the 2012 Forestville Hornets. After last year’s 1-7 finish, Forestville has a young team Facts group looking to put Class: DD something together to Coach: Scot Greenough build on in the upcoming years. 11 Record: 1-7 (1-6) Young indeed, though. 11 Finish: Lost in DD Consolation Semfinal No team may be younger as the Hornets have just Key Returning Players: RB/ DB Nate Maines (Sr.), WR/DB four seniors and four Adam Pleva (Sr.), OL/DL Cody juniors. And with just Jackson (Sr.), RB/LB Jake 23 players on the roster, Nosbisch (Jr.), QB/S Ryan 17th year head coach Forbes (Soph.) Scot Greenough has his work cut out for him. But the seniors they do have are nice places 2012 Schedule to start. Senior running back Nate Maines Wk. Date Opponent might be one of the best 1 8/31 @ Ellicottville/ in the league. He ran West Valley* for 546 yards and two 2 9/7 @ Franklinville* touchdowns last year 3 9/15 Panama and should see a bigger workload this year. His 4 9/22 @ Clymer* lead blocker Joe Cac5 9/29 Pine Valley* camise graduated, but 6 10/5 @ Westfield/ Maines will see addiBrocton (C-S) tional carries because of 7 10/13 Sherman/ it and gives Forestville Ripley* a chance to move the chains every time he touches the ball. Clearing his way are se2011 Season niors Cody Jackson and Wk. result Opponent Robert Hooper. If For1 L 46-24 Clymer* estville can rely on expe2 W 28-13 @ Pine Valley* rience at one position, it is the line. Jackson and 3 L 47-0 Chautauqua Hooper, both over 6-feet Lake* and 200 pounds give 4 L 28-6 @ Sherman/ Forestville enough size Ripley* up front. Juniors Dylan 5 L 18-6 Ellicottville/ Powers and Ryan Ruia, West Valley* along with a group of 6 L 31-16 Franklinville* sophomores have seen playing time and should 7 L 20-0 @ Panama* be a better unit overall. consolation Finals Finding ways to move L 13-12 @ Franklinville the ball outside of Maines is the biggest task * League Game at hand. Junior Jake Nosbisch played quarterback but he’s listed as a running back as Greenough

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Forestville Hornets

looks to maximize use of skill players. Nosbisch threw for 300 yards, ran for 46 in minimal designed runs and combined for five touchdowns. It wouldn’t come as a surprise to see Nosbisch still throw the ball at times this season, but get enough carries to give opposing defenses something to worry about besides Maines. That’s because Forestville lost its best all-around player in Nate Stott, who played a little bit of everything last year for the Hornets. He caught 10 passes for 253 yards, ran for 135 and even threw for 95 yards on 11-of-28 passing. His role looks like it could be passed on to Nosbisch, who will

become the all-purpose guy on the offense for the Hornets. That leaves the starting quarterback role with either sophomore Ryan Forbes or freshman Brad Dillenburg, with Forbes the frontrunner. He saw some action last year under center as just a freshman and might just have the keys to the offense for the foreseeable future. His top target is senior Adam Pleva who caught seven passes last year. Pleva gives the team some experience outside, but is probably more important on the defensive side of the ball where he anchors the secondary. Caleb Makush is the

tight end. He caught a pass last year, but the sophomore will be counted on for his blocking. Makush also intercepted the only pass for Forestville last year and is a nice building block for the Hornets on defense, which actually did pretty well in a handful of games last year. Forestville kept teams at 20 points or less in half of their games and could be better this year with a solid group of linebackers of Maines, Nosbisch and Dylan Szumigala. The Hornets open the year with Ellicottville on the road, a team they lost to 18-6 last year. They’re back on the road in a pivotal Week 2 game with Franklinville, a

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team than finished just above Forestville in the standings and which also swept the Hornets, including a tough 13-12 loss in the consolation bowl semifinals. Their most winnable game is at home against Pine Valley in Week 5. Both teams are rebuilding and have pretty young squads overall that should make for an even matchup. OUTLOOK: With such a young team, it’s hard to predict what Forestville can do this year. As I’ve mentioned throughout much of this preview, Class DD is a bit more wide open with Chautauqua Lake moving up to Class D. But, Forestville still has a roster that is noticeable younger than most other schools. Anytime you only have eight upperclassmen, things are going to be tough. But, the good news is Forestville will be able to get a bunch of younger guys playing time that should have them ready to turn the corner in 2013. A reasonable goal for this team would be to get to three wins and compete for the final playoff spot. With Maines, Nosbisch and Jackson, they have talent to do that. Staying healthy, though, might be more important for them than any other team. Again, they only have 23 guys and six of them are freshmen. Look for them to compete with Pine Valley and Franklinville and aim for a consolation championship.

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Building a program down at the DD level can be tough. Sustaining it can be even tougher. But Chris Payne has team Facts the Panama Panthers Class: DD in good shape and after Coach: Chris Payne falling in the sectional semifinals last year, 11 Record: 5-3 (5-2) Panama has it’s eyes set 11 Finish: Lost in DD on taking the next step Semifinal in 2012. Key Returning Players: RB/ That would be Ralph LB Robbie Benson (Sr.), FB/ LB Alec Blose (Sr.), QB/DE Wilson Stadium for the Sawyer Eggleston (Sr.), OL/ sectional title, where DL Tanner Propheter (Sr.), OL/ Panama hasn’t played DL Tony Paternini (Sr.), OL/DL since 1984 and hasn’t Devine Ireland (Sr.) won since 1981. Things looked to be on last year when Panama finished 5-2 in league play and had to win a home game 2012 Schedule against Clymer to earn a Wk. Date Opponent trip to the Ralph. 1 9/1 Franklinville* But the Panthers lost. 2 9/7 @ Falconer(C-S) You can count that 3 9/15 @ Forestville* among things that will fuel this squad this sea4 9/22 Sherman/ son. Add to it, defendRipley* ing champ Chautauqua 5 9/29 @ Clymer* Lake has moved on to 6 10/6 Ellicottvile/ Class D, leaving DD West Valley* wide open. 7 10/12 @ Pine Valley* The optimism is rooted with key returnees and captains Robbie Benson, Alec Blose and Tony 2011 Season Paterniti, three key Wk. result Opponent members of last year’s 1 W 16-14 @ Sherman/ squad. Ripley* Benson ran for 510 2 W 33-22 Clymer* yards and four touchdowns last year as the 3 L 36-28 @ Ellicottville/ West Valley* Panthers had a threeheaded backfield along 4 W 27-0 Pine Valley* with Blose and the 5 6

W 28-7 @ Franklinville* L 27-13 Chautauqua Lake* W 20-0 Forestville*

Sectional Finals L 38-6 Clymer * League Game

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since-graduated Tyler Marsh. Benson might be the best running back in the league and is poised for a breakout season. Blose, though, should have an increased workload as well, even if it’s not from out of the backfield. He ran for 320 yards and three touchdowns, but also caught 12 passes for 240 yards and four more touchdowns. He’s the team’s top returning passing threat and with his ability to block, he has to be considered one of the best tight ends in the area. But figuring out who will throw to him is one of Panama’s top’s offensive concerns. Nick Lenart was the quarterback for the last three seasons for the Panthers. As one of the finest athletes to come through the school, Lenart took the basketball program to new heights last year while breaking the school’s scoring record and had a fine season throwing the ball too, going for 811 yards and 10 touchdowns. He’ll be missed on and off the field. But senior Sawyer Eggleston is a nice guy to have around. With Lenart in the way, Eggleston never got a chance offensively, but

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has been a valuable weapon on defense and was seventh on the team in tackles last year. He also had four sacks. He’ll be the guy this year with Bryce Payne waiting in the wings. Payne helped the jayvees last year to a 7-1 record, by far the best among the Class DD teams that have a jayvee squad. Then there’s Paterniti, who has a group of fellow seniors to help clear the way on the offensive line. Tanner Propheter and Devin Ireland will all be called upon to replace much of the leadership and ability that has left last year’s line, most notably Hunter Waller who led the team with 106 tackles as a linebacker and was a key cog at the guard position on offense. Propheter had two sacks last year. Helping out at linebacker this year to replace Waller are a few guys. Blose will be the guy inside with junior Steven Enlow and senior Kelvin Eddy likely seeing increased playing time on the outside. Eddy was also on kickoff duties last year and averaged more than 40 yards per kick, along with a touchback, last season. In terms of Class DD, Clymer and Sherman are the top two teams to be worried about if Panama wants to win a division crown. The Panthers finished with the best regular season record last year among teams returning to the league and getting re-

2012 Falconer Football Roster No. 2 3 5 8 10 11 13 17 20 21 22 23 27 29 34 50 50 51 52 53 55 56 57 66 67 71

Name Kelvin Eddy Sawyer Eggleston Bryce Payne Eric Schutt Greg Delahoy Ricky Eddy David O’Dell Troy Franklin Nick Fardink Nick Kirby Rob Benson (C) Dylan Bergman Kyle Saxton Steven Enlow Alec Blose (C) Skylar Saxton Ryan Lank Dustin Smouse Tanner Propheter Tony Paterniti (C) Thomas Hoch Micheal Shreve Wyatt Jackson Jacob Short Josh McIntire Devin Ireland

Pos. RB, OLB QB, DE QB, DB WR, DB QB, FS WR, OLB TE, DE RB, DB RB, DB DB, WR RB, DB RB, SS RB, OLB FB, OLB TE, ILB G, DL WR, DB G, DE T, DE G, ILB TE, MLB OT, DL FB, DE G, DL OT, DT C, DL

Yr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. So. Jr. So. Sr. So. Jr. Sr. So. So. Jr. Sr. So. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Fr. Jr. So. Jr. Jr. Sr.

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venge on Clymer might be the top thing on their list. They also lost to Ellicottville last year in the regular season, but get the Eagles at home this year. They’ll play at Falconer in their lone non-league game. OUTLOOK: Based on last year’s results alone, Panama or Clymer have to be considering the preseason favorites. But in the world of high school football, last year’s results usually mean nothing. What Panama does have is a solid enough of a returning cast coming

back and the strongest jayvee squad coming up. For that reason alone, they’re going to be tough to beat. But there’s very little separating them and the other top teams in this league. I’m not sure if the regular season will tell us enough, but look for Panama to at least be in the four-team playoff for the league title. Until then, your guess is as good as mine. But I wouldn’t be surprised to see Panama end it’s long drought without a league title.

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team Facts Class: DD Coach: Chris Buczek 11 Record: 0-8 (0-7) 11 Finish: Lost in DD Consolation Semfinal Key Returning Players: RB/ LB Josh Kilburn (Sr.), OL/ DL Jacob Wilcox (Jr.), RB/ LB Dakota Ulmer (Jr.), QB/LB Daniel Weaver (Jr.) WR/DB Michael Isula (Jr.)

2012 Schedule Wk. Date 1 9/1 2

9/7

9/14

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9/21 9/29 10/5 10/12

Opponent @ Cassadaga Valley (C-S) Sherman/ Ripley* @ Ellicottville/ West Valley* Franklinville* @ Forestville* Clymer* Panama*

2011 Season Wk. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

result L 28-14 L 28-13 L 42-0 L 27-0

Opponent @ Forestville* @ Panama* Pine Valley* @ Chautauqua Lake* L 44-7 Sherman/ Ripley* L 30-14 @ Ellicottville/ West Valley* L 28-6 Franklinville*

consolation Finals L 30-0 @ Sherman * League Game

After one of the toughest seasons in school history, Pine Valley might be the team most eager in all of Western New York to start the 2012 season. A senior laden roster kept getting hit hard hard with injuries and ended up going 0-8. And in DD, with small roster sizes, Pine Valley was playing freshmen and sophomores nearly all over the field by year’s end. It showed. They were outscored 201-27 over their final six games. But, it was valuable experience for the younger guys, and as sixth-year head coach Chris Buczek said, last year is in the past. “The coaching staff and our players, we’ve put last year behind us,” he said. “Whatever happens this year will have nothing to do with last year. We’re not saying ‘let’s not 0-8 this year.’ The message is to be better than yesterday, not last year.” Getting better each day is something certainly on the mind of the Panthers coach. After starting off competing in their first two games, the wheels fell off for Pine Valley. You can credit injuries for part of that, but Buczek thought his team simply didn’t improve much as the year progressed. “We didn’t get better each day last year,” he said. “From the last game compared to the first, there just wasn’t much change.” With as young of a squad as they have this year, you can expect that to change. Pine Valley has a large group of underclassmen

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playing all over the field ready to expand on what they learned last year. “The hardest thing about being young is the inexperience,” Buczek said. “But everyone is about ready to go. Everyone is enthusiastic to get better. The younger guys are ready to play.” What they’ll rely on is team unity. While Buczek said his team isn’t going to be as big or fast as anyone, they’ll be on par with the league with both. But coming together as a team can be a big X-factor. “We’re a real close-knit bunch of guys,” he said. “They lean on each other, help each other out. The more experienced guys will often help the younger guys before I even get a chance to do it.” As the struggle is with all DD schools, fielding enough guys can be difficult. It’s no different for Pine Valley who has a combined jayvee/varsity roster of 38. Simulating game situations is a tough task. “I wish we had 10 more

guys,” Buczek said. “We have a limited amount of players and we’re teaching guys how to block without anybody on the other side.” Part of what Pine Valley can lean on is senior running back Josh Kilburn. He hurt an ankle in Week 2 and missed a few games. When he came back, he hurt his other ankle. Keeping him healthy is a big factor this season for the Panthers, and if he is, they’re that much better. Protecting him and providing him with open lanes is the question mark. Pine Valley was decimated with injuries last year and with a young line coming back, providing stability up front is something that needs to be worked on. “Josh has the potential to be one of the better running backs in the league,” Buczek said. “How well our young line can block for him is the deal. Because when gets out in the open, he can do a lot of things.” Kilburn is an important member of the team off

the field, too. Replacing leadership is something Pine Valley has to do considering half of its roster last year was seniors. Linemen Robert McKeever and Connor Smith were chief among that group. Kilburn and juniors Dakota Ulmer, Jacob Wilcox and Daniel Weaver might assume those roles, but Buczek is waiting to announce captains. He said he wants to see who steps up over the last two weeks of practice. “It’s not that hard of a process,” Buczek said referring to picking captains. “Guys separate from each other in practice and it doesn’t just have to be vocally. It’s about being excited to go out there and who runs the hardest in sprints… When they’re walking somewhere, other people follow. You can tell.” Pine Valley opens up the season with a nonleague game against Cassadaga Valley. Then they’ll play six straight league games. Thus, the opener would be nice to win, but

preparing for the league games is what’s most important. “It’s the most important game of the season because it’s the first,” Buczek said. “It determines how the rest of the season goes. They’re obviously a lot bigger than us, but for us to be able to compete and say we did this or that is going to be huge for us.” As far as Class DD goes, with Chautauqua Lake leaving, the door is open for every remaining team to stake a claim at the vacated title. But, as Buczek said, DD is a lot tougher than everyone thinks. “People always look and say ‘oh, DD, they’re all just small schools,’” he said. “But all of these teams work hard. We’re all undersized guys working as hard as can be and that’s what makes it fun.” Outlook: It’s a transition year for Pine Valley. They probably won’t win the league, but getting the ball rolling and getting last year out of their memories is a big step for this team in 2012. With all of the young talent on this team, that will be here beyond 2012, putting together a stepping stone to be able to compete for a league title next year is what the goal should be. Games with Franklinville and Forestville will the most important. The top half of this league is pretty good this year, so those two winnable games should be something the Panthers are shooting for to get in the win column.

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Sherman/Ripley Wildcats

Last year, Sherman headed into their final game of the season riding a four-game winning streak with a great shot at makteam Facts ing the DD playoffs. But a 40-0 rout at the hands Class: DD of Chautauqua Lake not Coach: Bob Krenzer only dropped them into 11 Record: 6-3 (4-3) a three-way tie for the 11 Finish: Won DD final playoff spot, it hurt Consolation their point differential so Key Returning Players: OL/ bad that it dropped the DL Trevor Interline (Sr.), Wildcats into the consoOL/DL Jacob Toy (Jr.), QB lation bracket. But what Andrew Graham (Jr.), Devin happened next is what Moorehead (Jr.) has second year head Bob Krenzer so excited for this season. “We could have easily been 2012 Schedule so disappointed that we just laid down,” Krenzer Wk. Date Opponent said. “Instead they loved to 1 9/1 Clymer* play football and kept play2 9/7 @ Pine Valley* ing and they won what was 3 9/15 Westfield/ there for us to win.” Brocton(C-S) Sherman steamrolled 4 9/22 @ Panama* Pine Valley and Frankl5 9/28 @ Ellicottville/ inville to finish 6-3 and West Valley* claim the Chuck Funke Memorial Class DD title. 6 10/6 Franklinville* A consolation certainly, 7 10/13 @ Forestville* but a momentum builder heading into 2012 in the same sense. “It adds to our motiva2011 Season tion,” Krenzer said. “I’m Wk. result Opponent sure the kids think they’re 1 L 16-14 Panama* ready for the next step.” 2 L 22-13 Ellicottville/ That next step, you ask? West Valley* “That next step is playing 3 W 22-7 @ Franklinville* at Ralph Wilson Staid4 W 28-6 Forestville* um,” Krenzer said refer5 W 22-12 @ Clymer* ring to site of the Class DD championship.” 6 W 30-14 Pine Valley* 7 L 40-0 @ Chautauqua For Sherman to do that, they’ll probably have to Lake* get out to a better start consolation Semi Finals than last year’s 0-2 run W 30-0 Pine Valley out of the gates. They consolation Finals were hurt a little bit with W 12-0 Franklinville two preseason injuries to starters that happened in non-football activities. * League Game And along with a common theme throughout this entire issue, staying

healthy is just as important for Sherman — as it is for all of the DD schools with low enrollment and turnout for football. “Knocking on wood to make sure those things don’t happen this year” Krenzer said. But, with last year’s injuries, younger guys were forced into action. When things finally got rolling, Sherman was a dangerous team and now has a solid group of returnees to lean on. “We have seven starters back on offense, seven starters back on defense,” Krenzer said. “We have 38 players out here practicing. We have no reason to think that we certainly can’t be very competitive.” Being a combined program with Ripley Central, this squad has a pretty decent amount of players in comparison with other DD schools. But that also can be a problem considering it’s tough enough to get one group of kids to come together as one team. In Krenzer’s case he has the difficult task for bringing together two. “With the kids on the team, on the field is no problem,” Krenzer said. “It’s great. They’re working together and working hard to win ball games and I don’t think they give a damn who’s Ripley and who’s Sherman.

“But it is very difficult,” he continued. “It’s double the work for the schools to organize. We have two buses, instead of one, to schedule. That’s the biggest difference.” Building up the Ripley side of the program, though, has been one of the biggest assets to the emerging program at Sherman. They’ve come a long way since 2007 when they went 0-7 and didn’t score a point in their final six games. “We’re getting more people from Ripley each year,” Krenzer said. “We have some very good players from Ripley and our entire starting defensive line could be from there. I should be very disappointed if we were ever to lose them. It isn’t like it’s one or two players. I think right now we have 10 or 11.” While Krenzer has been hesitant to name captains, he has been particularly impressed with Trevor Interline and Jacob Toy, two “big guys” that will anchor both sides of the line this year. “They’re trying to bring other people along,” he said. But, still, Krenzer maintains that the players are going to have to earn it. “I keep telling the kids, you be a leader,” he said. “I’m just watching to see who the leaders are. And

they’re going to be captains. It ain’t going to be a popularity contest.” Interline was a first team all-league selection last year and was only one of eight underclassmen to earn the praise. His skillset on defense is particularly good, as he helped anchor the league’s second best defense last year. Outside of the Chautauqua Lake game — who has moved on to Class D — Sherman allowed just 10.6 points per game. The big returnee at the skill positions is junior quarterback Andrew Graham, who had a solid season last year throwing for 655 yards and seven touchdowns. Graham also ran for 273 yards and five touchdowns and is probably the preseason pick to be the league’s first team quarterback this season. Wide receiver Nick Moorehead was his primary target. As a sophomore last year, he caught 14 passes for 270 yards. He’ll have a bigger role in the offense this year. Besides that, Sherman will need to replace running back Kyle Keith and wide receiver and Nick Alday. “Returning starters,” Krenzer said referring to his team’s biggest strength. “When I first started here, we only had 28 players that year.

Hell we went to practice some days and we didn’t even have two full units. It’s good to have seven returning starters. “But the key in the small schools is staying healthy,” Krenzer said. “If you stay healthy, you’re going to be in it. And not just us — everybody else. But nobody ever stays totally healthy and then you need a little bit of luck. But hard work brings a little bit of luck for some reason.” Outlook: There’s no other way to put it other than saying Class DD is wide open. It was Chautauqua Lake and then everybody else last season. But, Sherman was one of those teams in the upper tier of that ‘everybody else’ group. They were tied with Panama for the fewest losses when everything was said and done and now the Wildcats should be poised for a shot at the title. The home game with Clymer to open the season might end up determining who wins the league and with that game coming at home, Sherman has a lot of reason to be hopeful. But road games with Ellicottville and Panama could be roadblocks. Andrew Graham has the potential to be the best player in this league, and if he is, look out for the Wildcats.

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2012 Football Schedule WEEK ONE Friday, August 31 Kenmore West at Jamestown, 7 p.m. Dunkirk at Pioneer, 7 p.m. Allegany-Limestone at Westfield/Brocton, 7:30 p.m. Southwestern at Falconer, 7:30 p.m. JFK at Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. Forestville at Ellicottville/ West Valley, 7:30 p.m. Maple Grove at Silver Creek, 7 p.m. Randolph at Frewsburg, 7 p.m. Chautauqua Lake vs. I-Prep/ Grover at Wiley, 3 p.m. Saturday, September 1 Franklinville at Panama, 1:30 p.m. Pine Valley at Cassadaga Valley, 1:30 p.m. Clymer at Sherman/Ripley, 1:30 p.m.

WEEK TWO Friday, Sept. 7 Fredonia at AlleganyLimestone, 7:30 p.m. Cassadaga Valley at Salamanca (at Veterans Park), 7:30 p.m. Panama at Falconer, 7:30 p.m. Westfield/Brocton at Southwestern, 7:30 p.m. Sherman/Ripley at Pine Valley, 7:30 p.m. Forestville at Franklinville, 7:30 p.m. Silver Creek at Randolph, 7 p.m. Maple Grove at Cattaraugus/ Little Valley, 7 p.m. Portville at Chautauqua Lake, 7 p.m. Frewsburg vs. I-Prep/Grover at Riverside, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8 Jamestown at Niagara Falls,

2 p.m. Dunkirk at Olean, 7:30 p.m. Ellicottville/West Valley at Clymer, 1:30 p.m.

WEEK THREE Friday, Sept. 14 Jamestown at Lancaster, 7:30 p.m. Fredonia at Wilson, 7 p.m. Clymer at Franklinville, 7:30 p.m. Pine Valley at Ellicottville/ West Valley, 7:30 p.m. Frewsburg at Portville, 7 p.m. Randolph at Maple Grove, 7 p.m. Cattaraugus/Little Valley at Chautauqua Lake, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15

East Aurora at Dunkirk, 7:30 p.m. Southwestern at Olean, 7:30 p.m. Westfield/Brocton at Sherman/Ripley, 1:30 p.m. Silver Creek vs. I-Prep/ Grover at Wiley, 12:30 p.m. Falconer at Cassadaga Valley, 1:30 p.m.

WEEK FOUR Friday, Sept. 21 West Seneca West at Jamestown, 7 p.m. Eden at Dunkirk, 7:30 p.m. Falconer at Westfield/ Brocton, 7:30 p.m. Salamanca at Southwestern, 7:30 p.m Gowanda at Fredonia, 7:30 p.m.

Franklinville at Pine Valley, 7:30 p.m. Portville at Silver Creek, 7 p.m. Frewsburg at Cattaraugus/ Little Valley, 7 p.m. Maple Grove at Chautauqua Lake, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22 Allegany-Limestone at Cassadaga Valley, 1:30 p.m. Forestville at Clymer, 1:30 p.m. Sherman/Ripley at Panama, 1:30 p.m.

WEEK FIVE Friday, Sept. 28 Jamestown at Frontier, 7:30 p.m. Dunkirk at Cheektowaga, 7 p.m.

Southwestern at AllLimestone, 7:30 p.m. Falconer at Franklinville, 7:30 p.m. Cleve-Hill at Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. Sherman/Ripley at Ellicotville/West Valley, 7:30 p.m. Silver Creek at Cattaraugus/ Little Valley, 7 p.m. Chautauqua Lake at Frewsburg, 7 p.m. I-Prep/Grover at Maple Grove, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29 Westfield/Brocton at Cassadaga Valley, 1:30 p.m. Panama at Clymer, 1:30 p.m. Pine Valley at Forestville, 1:30 p.m.

WEEK SIX Friday, Oct. 5 Orchard Park at Jamestown, 7 p.m. Cassadaga Valley at Southwestern, 7:30 p.m. Falconer at Salamanca (Veterans Park), 7:30 p.m. Forestville vs. Westfield/ Brocton at Brocton, 7:30 p.m. Fredonia at Akron, 7 p.m. Clymer at Pine Valley, 7:30 p.m. Silver Creek at Frewsburg, 7 p.m. Maple Grove at Portville, 7 p.m. Randolph at Chautauqua Lake, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6 Springville at Dunkirk, 2 p.m. Ellicottville/West Valley at Panama, 1:30 p.m. Franklinville at Sherman/ Ripley, 1:30 p.m.

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