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the death toll reached fifty dead, of which seventeen bodAngola Horror Sesquicentennial ies were burned beyond recCommittee ognition. Those bodies were transported to Forest Lawn 150 years ago one of the Cemetery in Buffalo, N.Y. and world’s worst and deadly train placed in a mass grave. (One accidents occurred just 1/2 hundred and forty nine years mile away from the center of later, in 2016, a headstone was the Village of Angola, N.Y. placed at that site.) One week prior to Christmas, An investigation concluded on December 18, 1867, pasthat the accident was caused sengers on their way to New by a bent wheel on a comproYork City had mostly boarded mised axle, striking a metal in Cleveland, Ohio and were plate portion of the rail that contained in four passenger resulted in the derailment. cars constructed primarIn those days there were two ily of wood. As the train was standards that set the spacing leaving the forty foot wooden impact at the bottom of the made headlines throughout between the inside dimensions trestle bridge over the Big ravine, the wooden car ignited of the rails. The most comthe nation. Sister Creek in Angola, the from glowing coals spilled mon dimension was 4 foot 8½ last two cars of the Lake Shore Ordinary passengers of the from the stove and the fire was inches and the other 4 foot 10 unharmed lead cars and local Railway elite express train quickly spread by the keroinches. In order for one car to residents of Angola became derailed. The very last train sene from overturned lamps. be used on both systems, it was instant heroes as they immedicar fell to the frozen creek Screaming passengers had necessary to allow for differately responded to the cries of below. The car ahead of the to be heroically pulled from ences in spacing by having last, made it across to the east the many doomed victims that the burning car. Those who the cylindrical tire position of afternoon of December 18th, side of the bridge, however survived the flames had to be the wheel wider. If something 1867. Of the two derailed it then slid down the steep carried to safety to a make wasn’t correct the car was in train cars, it was the passenembankment. The accident shift emergency hospital or danger of derailing. known as The Angola Horror gers of the last train car that nearby residences. Days later fared the worst. Soon after CONTINUED ON PAGE 21 Contributed Article
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Destination to a Dream Program Expands Opportunities for Higher Education Contributed Article SUNY Fredonia
The State University of New York at Fredonia and Jamestown Community College have announced a partnership designed to give prospective students a seamless pipeline from JCC to Fredonia, with opportunities for unique academic support from JCC and vibrant student life and research opportunities at Fredonia. The program, entitled “Destination to a Dream,” allows all students to be part of the JCC and Fredonia experience, regardless of their previous academic background. Students who were not previously eligible to attend Fredonia can undertake course work at JCC, including developmental course work, and then continue their education at Fredonia, based on their GPA. During the admissions process, admissions counselors at Fredonia will identify students who are eligible for the program. Successful students will have the opportunity to earn both an associate’s degree from JCC and a bachelor’s degree from Fredonia. “This is an incredible opportunity for students in the region,” said Fredonia President Virginia Horvath, “including those who have followed non-traditional paths to college. Together, Fredonia and JCC will be able to offer students a full college experience — with chances to develop research and leadership
Fredonia President Virginia Horvath and JCC President Cory Duckworth sign the Destination to a Dream agreement.
skills. They will also have the academic support needed to progress toward a bachelor’s degree. This partnership will enhance the learning opportunities in Chautauqua County and the ways our institutions positively impact the communities we serve.” "We’re thrilled with this next step in the JCC/Fredonia partnership,” noted JCC President Cory Duckworth. “The more we can work together, the better it will be for our communities and for our students. As we begin implementing this program, we are continuing to plan
for expanded collaborative opportunities in the future." In most cases, students in the program would attend classes at JCC’s North County Center in Dunkirk. After two years of study in JCC’s academic programs, students would transfer seamlessly to Fredonia, provided they have maintained a minimum GPA needed for their given major. Another program, SUNY Select, is exploring ways to bring baccalaureate programs from Fredonia and Empire State College to the Jamestown campus in the future.
While they are enrolled at JCC or Fredonia, students in the “Destination to a Dream” program will have the immersive experience of student life on the Fredonia campus. They will live in Fredonia’s residence halls, eat in the dining centers, and have the opportunity to join more than 170 student organizations. “The ultimate goal with this collaboration is student success,” said Fredonia Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services Cedric Howard. “This collaboration allows us to take our individual proficiencies and leverage them collectively, to make this region an attractive place for students to receive their undergraduate degrees.” “This is a wonderful opportunity for JCC and Fredonia to bring our institutions together to serve an even greater number of students,” said JCC Vice President of Enrollment Management and Institutional Advancement Kirk Young. “Fredonia has been a solid educational partner with JCC, and this enhanced collaboration enables us to bring our collective strengths together to serve our students better.” Transportation will be provided between Fredonia and the JCC North County Center. Prospective students with questions about the program can call the Fredonia Admissions Office at (800) 252-1212 or go to www.fredonia.edu/admissions/ destination-dream.
Jefferson, Persell & Washington School 6th Graders “Visit” British Museum determining whether the coin is actual “treasure” or not. Through the knowledge learned about the JPS Treasure Act, students decided who would own the treasure. They learned the process of an archeologi“I bet not many of you were thinking that when look- cal dig from beginning to end. Sixth graders study ing for treasure we will need to learn about maps. But Ancient Civilization in social studies so the distance archeologists need to know many skills, and reading learning activity with the British Museum fit perfectly and understanding maps is certainly one of the most into their curriculum. important,” said Ed Lawless, an archeologist from the “It is such a cool opportunity for our students to British Museum in London, England to a group of learn about archeology from an expert at the BritJefferson Middle School students. ish Museum,” said Jefferson sixth grade teacher Lisa Jefferson, Persell and Washington Middle School Offhaus. “Something like this is important because sixth grade students had the unique opportunity it opens students’ eyes up to the greater, wider world. to learn more about archeology through a distance It makes them aware of other opportunities in other learning experience with the British Museum. Stuareas. It opens their eyes to different occupations and dents were led though a “treasure hunt” and learned how the skills they are learning in school can apply to more about the Treasure Act that was passed in real-life, and to their future.” England. They divided up into teams to do an “arJPS Social Studies Curriculum Coordinator Jeff cheological dig” and discover the tools archeologist Kresge and JPS Instructional Coach Jayme Genco use. They looked at Roman coins and decoded them, Contributed Article
Jefferson Middle School sixth graders, Carlos Torres-Soto, Yaritza Hernandez, Jayden Williams, Yandel Lopez-Negron and Liyah Singletary work on the British Museum's treasure hunt with help from JPS Instructional Coach Jayme Genco.
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NYS ELKS Association Awards Grant to Aspire Contributed Article Aspire of WNY
Each year, NYS ELKS Association distributes nearly $500,000 in support of the CP of NYS Home Services Program. Recently, as part of a $25,000 distribution, Aspire of WNY Southern Tier office received $2,500 from NYS ELKS in response to a request from the Committee of Last Resort (CLR)/Southern Tier. The CLR typically requests funds to replenish funds used to help individuals and families with special needs that can’t be funded through other traditional methods. Aspire’s Intake/Medicaid Service Coordination team supports individuals and families to identify needs and help secure the funds required to fulfill those requests. Because traditional funding resources weren’t available, Aspire requested the funding through a NYS ELKS grant and was rewarded with $2,500. Aspire of WNY’s Home Service Director/Coordinator of Medicaid Service Coordination, Gail Saunders explains the types of special projects the grant funding will be supporting. “Many of the special projects are safety-related,” she explains. “Home safety items like grab bars, smoke alarms, chair lift repairs, and dozens of other necessary projects supporting individuals with disabilities and promoting quality of life in the community.” For more information about Aspire of WNY services in the Southern Tier, please contact a service coordinator at (716) 763-9070 or visit www.aspirewny.org. The NYS ELKS Association is an organization providing supports, programming, and other charitable endeavors for youth and families across New York State. For more information about their charitable works visit http://nyselks.org/.
OBITUARIES November 27
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Edward Swanson, Silver Creek Robert McArthur, Lakewood Pablo Cordova, Jamestown
Evelyn Austin, Fredonia Alberto Ruia, Cassadaga Dr. Marwan El Nasser, Fredonia Glenn Nandelstadt, Jamestown Sanford Olsen, Jamestown A Joan Borstoff, Jamestown Margaret Anderson, Frewsburg Della Panebianco, Jamestown Geraldine Sorenson, Celoron
November 28 Delphine Renwick, Dunkirk Barbara Thompson, Mayville Marie Nelson, Jamestown Dyllan Ownbey, Frewsburg Michael Jackson, Jamestown
November 29 Phyllis Bley, Gowanda
November 30 Nancy Webster, Westfield Edward Clark, Silver Creek James Corell, Portland
December 1 Adeline Windsor, Dunkirk
December 3 Virginia O'Brocta, Dunkirk Richard Remick, Mayville
December 4 Frederick Bohn, Dunkirk Rev. Karen Snyder, Oakfield Judith Littlejohn, Lakewood
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Residents Urged to use Caution During Winter Conditions COUNTY OFFICIALS REMIND RESIDENTS ABOUT PRECAUTIONS TO TAKE DURING A WINTER STORM TO PROTECT THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES Contributed Article Office of the County Executive
With Chautauqua County expected to receive significant snowfall this week, Chautauqua County Officials are reminding residents to please use caution. The National Weather Service in Buffalo currently has a Lake Effect Snow Warning in effect for Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties from Wednesday evening through early Friday morning. Heavy lake effect snow is expected with snow accumulations reaching 10 to 18 inches in the most persistent areas. “Every year it seems like someone in a hurry is caught in a tragic accident,” said Vince Horrigan, Chautauqua County Executive. “I urge all drivers to please use caution during winter conditions and to leave early to provide extra time to get to their final destination.” “A large percentage of winter driving accidents are related to vehicles traveling at speeds not reasonable for road conditions,” said Chautauqua County Sheriff Joseph Gerace. “We must give ourselves more time to reach our destination and slow down to avoid accidents. Our first accumulation of snow always results in a rash of traffic accidents.” Drivers are reminded to: • Clean off all snow and ice from their vehicles by making sure snow and frost is removed from the windshield, windows and side mirrors; compacted snow is removed from the wheel wells; and snow is removed from the headlights and taillights so other drivers can see you. • Reduce their speeds when roads are slick or visibility is reduced; • Turn on their headlights when visibility is low so other drivers can see you; • Postpone or cancel non-essential trips if travel conditions are hazardous; • Update the emergency kit in their vehicles so it includes a shovel, snowbrush, windshield scraper, reflective vest, flashlight, battery powered radio, extra batteries, cell phone charger or battery pack, water, snack food, matches, first aid kit with pocket knife, necessary medications, blankets, tow chain or rope, road salt and sand, booster cables, emergency flares, florescent distress flag, and extra hats, socks and mittens; • Keep parked vehicles off the roadways and shoulders of the road. • Remember to bring a cell phone when travelling so it can be used in case of an emergency; • Call the Sheriff’s Office or other law enforcement agencies to notify them if your vehicle breaks down on the side of the road; • Keep the gas tank at least half full to prevent the fuel line from freezing; and • Make sure their vehicles are properly equipped and ready for winter by: • Making sure it has ample antifreeze and plenty of windshield washer fluid, • Checking windshield wiper blades, headlights, flashing hazard lights, heater and defroster to make sure they are working properly, • Testing the battery to avoid being stranded in the cold with a car that won’t start, and • Making sure tires have adequate tread. The Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities Division of Transportation will also be out plowing and salting county-owned roads. “While county plow operators are attempting to make our roadways safe, I encourage drivers to please not add to the hazards of wintertime driving,” said George Spanos, Department of Public Facilities Director. “Drivers should always use extra caution near snowplows by reducing their speed and keeping a safe distance.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 6
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RESIDENTS URGED TO USE CAUTION DURING WINTER CONDITIONS, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 Drivers are required to stay at least 200 feet behind a snowplow. If drivers must pass a snowplow, they should use caution as snowplows can create a cloud of snow that can obscure vision and the road conditions in front of the plow will likely be worse. The Department of Public Facilities also encourages residents to clear snow from around their mailboxes and inspect and, if necessary, replace their mailbox posts to ensure they can withstand winter conditions. Mailboxes physically hit and damaged by snowplows will be repaired, but mailboxes that break from the force of the snow coming off the plow will not be fixed. In addition, when clearing your driveway, it is unlawful to push or brush snow into the roadway. This creates a dangerous situation for motorists. “By giving our area plow drivers room to clear the roads, being respectful and patient when we are travelling behind a plow, and using caution during adverse travel conditions, we can all help create a safe winter driving season,” said Gerace. Significant snowfall and the potential for blowing and drifting snow can also increase the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide is a gas that is referred to as the silent killer because it is colorless, odorless, tasteless and non-irritating. If snow blocks furnace or hot water tank vents, it can cause carbon monoxide to accumulate indoors. At high levels, this gas can cause suffocation, loss of consciousness, brain damage or death. “It is important that individuals protect themselves and their families from carbon monoxide poisoning by installing carbon monoxide detectors in their homes and by making sure furnace and hot water tank vents are not blocked by snow,” said John Griffith, Chautauqua County Office of Emergency Services Director. “It is best to keep a three-foot area clear by the vent and intake tubes.” Portable generators can also be a source of carbon monoxide poisoning. Never use a portable generator inside a home, basement or any enclosed or semi-enclosed structure. It should be placed outside and away from windows and doors of any nearby building.
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UPMC Chautauqua WCA Brightens the Holidays This Season
Contributed Article UPMC Chautauqua WCA
Celebrating this holiday season brings joy to so many children in our community. Hannah D’Angelo chose her “Angel Wish” from the Angel Tree at UPMC Chautauqua WCA. Every year, Hannah, her mother, and her sister pick a child less fortunate to shop for. Hannah and her sister take turns picking the Angel card every year. This year, Hannah chose a child similar to her age to buy for. “I thought it would be easier if I chose a child that was my age, I know what I like, and I’m sure they will enjoy the same things I do,” said Hannah. When asked what she wanted for Christmas, she replied, “Nothing much, money for my college fund. To me, it’s not about receiving gifts, it’s about giving them and enjoying seeing someone smile.” That is exactly what The Salvation Army Angel Tree program was designed to do: having a donor give joy to a child in need during this holiday season. Every child deserves to experience the joy of Christmas morning. Through Angel Tree, thousands of local children will find gifts waiting under their Christmas trees. Once a child has been registered as an “Angel,” The Salvation Army makes a promise to provide Christmas for that child. This promise includes a variety of gifts for each child. In order to accomplish this, The Salvation Army depends on the generosity of individual donors, corporations and organizations. Last year, hundreds of companies,
Hannah D’Angelo pictured in front of the Angel Tree located in the UPMC Chautauqua WCA lobby with a child’s “Angel Wish” she chose.
organizations and individuals helped fulfill the gift requests of more than 4,000 local children who would otherwise have not had gifts at Christmas. UPMC Chautauqua WCA has set up a tree in the main lobby of the hospital to participate in this program. While many children have already been chosen, there are still
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Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care Participates in Case Study Contributed Article CHPC
The misuse of dangerous prescription drugs is a national and local problem. Unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue, leading to accidental poisoning, abuse, overdose, and death. Chautauqua
Hospice & Palliative Care is collaborating with other local agencies to test a new strategy to assure that the medications prescribed for our patients are disposed of properly. Under the leadership of HOPE Chautauqua, a substance abuse prevention coalition working
to combat prescription drug and heroin addiction, CHPC is piloting a program using Deterra Medication Destruction Bags. These bags render pharmaceutical compounds inert using activated carbon. CHPC Nurse Case Managers are taking Deterra bags into homes of CHPC patients, as needed, to
Photo caption: Kelley Potter, HOPE Chautauqua Community Coalition Coordinator, and Shauna Anderson, CHPC President & CEO, holding Deterra Medication Destruction Bags.
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witness destruction of unused medications. “This is a powerful step in changing the attitudes and behaviors of people around safe use, safe storage and safe disposal of prescription medications,” said Kelley Potter, HOPE Chautauqua Coalition Coordinator. The Deterra Bags were paid for by the Strategic Prevention Framework Partnership for Success grant awarded in 2015. The grant also paid for “Take It To THE BOX,” an education campaign that focuses on safe use, storage, and disposal of dangerous prescription drugs. The mission of Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care is to provide end of life education and care in Chautauqua County. CHPC provides hospice care for patients and families facing life-limiting terminal illness, as well as palliative care for those with serious chronic illness. For more information, visit www.CHPC.care or call 716-338-0033.
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Dr. Raja S. Gopalan Registered Nursing Scholarship Contributed Article NCCF
The Dr. Raja S. Gopalan Registered Nursing Scholarship is currently accepting applications for 2018. Dr. Gopalan created this scholarship at the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation in 2011. To date, the fund has awarded six scholarships totaling $6,000. Brooks Memorial Hospital (BMH) and TLC Health Network (TLC) employees pursuing a Registered Nursing degree are eligible for this award. Family members may also apply. Applicants must complete an application form, submit a brief essay outlining their goals and reasons for pursuing this degree, and provide two (2) letters of recommendation. Motivation, work ethic, and financial priority are the criteria used in the award selection; however, those continuing their career at BMH or TLC will receive special consideration. Applications for this scholarship are due to Human Resources at BMH or TLC by April 1, 2018. For more information or an application contact NCCF’s Scholarship Coordinator Nancy Mosier at 716-3664892 or by e-mail at nmosier@nccfoundation.org. The application is available online at www.nccfoundation. org/gopalan-scholarship or through Human Resources at BMH or TLC. To learn more about scholarships available through NCCF, visit the website at www.nccfoundation.org/ scholarships-home, send an e-mail to nccf@nccfoundation. org or call 716-366-4892.
Jefferson Middle School 5th Grade Combines ELA & Families
in the 1930s, who is forced to flee to California and must rise above her difJPS ficult circumstances. As part of their unit, which encompassJefferson Middle School fifth graders in es comparing and contrasting events, Ruth Kriese, Allison Morganti, Mindi main ideas and supporting details, as Lydell, Tara Mammoser Adam Mason well as learning more about themes, the and Gina Hess’s classes recently had an yarn dolls represent a way Esperanza opportunity to better understand the adjusts to her new life in California. main character in their English LanThe yarn dolls demonstrate bringing a guage Arts book by creating yarn dolls part of the home she knew in Mexico to and hosting a food tasting for students a home that’s unfamiliar to her. and their families. The teachers also provided food that The book, Esperanza Rising by Pam represented different phases of time in Munoz Ryan, traces the journey of Esperanza’s new life, specifically her Esperanza, a young girl born into a new job at the farm. This year, the comfortable life of privilege in Mexico teachers invited families to the food Contributed Article
tasting so that they could learn more about what they children are learning in ELA and become part of the educational experience. “This project enriched the literature that we’ve read,” said Mrs. Hess. “It allowed students, and their families, to experience parts of Esperanza’s life that were familiar and unfamiliar to the character, as well as, to many of them. Whenever we can bring reality Jefferson Middle School family members to students through literature, there are many life lessons to experience. We enjoy a food tasting revolving around the foods in the book, Esperanza Rising. Sixth were delighted to invite family memgrade teachers, Tara Mammoser and bers this year. The presence of the fam- Adam Mason, give samples to MacKenzie ily members made this a rich, learning Spontaneo and her Aunt Kathy. environment for all. The value of this project was immeasurable.”
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St. Columban’s on the Lake Delivers Relief Baskets to local Hurricane Maria Survivors Center in Dunkirk on Monday, November 27th. St. Columban's “When we heard that hurricane survivors from Puerto Rico were coming St. Columban’s on the Lake continued to the area for aid,” said Sue McAvoy, its tradition of community service with Activities Director for St. Columban’s its fourth Touch of Love project, a com- on the Lake, “our residents knew they munity service initiative that focuses wanted to help make them feel welcome on the needs of different people and and give them hope. Our ‘Blessing Basgroups in the local community. In years kets’ will help meet basic needs since past, Touch of Love projects have ben- many people have arrived with nothing efitted the Lakeshore Humane Society but the clothing on their backs.” in Dunkirk, Agnes House in Jamestown St. Columban’s on the Lake worked and St. Luke’s Mission in Buffalo. closely with Dunkirk City Clerk, Victor This year residents, volunteers, famiRamos, who accepted the “Blessing lies and staff, coordinated by volunBaskets” on behalf of the many men teer Candace Kuppel, created what and women they will benefit as they they called “Blessing Baskets” for the begin receiving support and resources survivors of Hurricane Maria who are from the Hurricane Relief Center. relocating from Puerto Rico to Chautauqua County. Each basket contained Local residents can learn more about the Hurricane Relief Center at (716) basic toiletries, some contained food (L to R) volunteer Candace Kuppel, resident Pat Flitt, Dunkirk City Clerk Victor Ramos, donations, and others contained cloth- 366-0453. Learn more about Touch of resident Lucy Spinuzza and volunteer Sylvia Patterson Love projects by calling St. Columban’s ing. Then they were festively wrapped on the Lake at (716) 934-4515. and delivered to the Hurricane Relief Contributed Article
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Crèche’s Compassionate Giving Supports Seven Departments at UPMC Chautauqua WCA Contributed Article UPMC Chautauqua WCA
For more than a century, Crèche has raised significant funding in order to provide for the needs of children in Chautauqua County. Each year, the Crèche Hospital Committee helps fulfill wishes from child-related departments at UPMC Chautauqua WCA. Crèche recently made a $2,200.03 donation to UPMC Chautauqua WCA which enabled the non-profit organization to make several purchases from their “Wish List” that will directly benefit children and their families served by UPMC Chautauqua WCA. Seven departments at UPMC Chautauqua WCA which directly serve children benefited from this gift, including; Children’s Therapy, Psychology, Cardiology, Pediatrics, Speech and Hearing, Recreational Therapy and Adolescent Inpatient Health. “It is so rewarding to see the hard work and dedication of the Crèche volunteers,” said Trish Mcclennan, director of clinical services, UPMC Chautauqua WCA. “We are so privileged to have such a supportive group in our community. These gifts will be so useful for our children throughout the hospital.” To learn more about opportunities to volunteer for or support Crèche, please visit www.crecheforkids. org, or mail your gift to: The Crèche, Inc., PO Box 601, Jamestown, NY 14702-0601. To make a tax-deductible gift to support the care and treatment of children at UPMC Chautauqua WCA, please contact Megan Barone, UPMC Chautauqua WCA Director of Development, at 664-8423, view the Wish List at www.upmcchautauquawca.org, or mail your gift to: UPMC Chautauqua WCA Office of Development, PO Box 840, Jamestown, NY 14702-0840.
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Mark Twain’s Sister had Role in Starting the WCA Home for Aged Women
moved to Fredonia in 1870, she did so at the WCA Home recommendation of her brother, Samuel ClemOne of the women who ens (Mark Twain), who first joined the Woman’s liked the audience he Christian Association encountered while lecturin Fredonia was Mark ing here. Twain had just Twain’s sister, Pamelia married Olivia Langdon Ann Clemens Moffett, of Elmira and the couple who worked to open the had settled in Buffalo. WCA Home for Aged A widow for five years, women in 1892. Pamelia was 43 years old and the mother of Annie, Today, the home still age 17, and Samuel, age operates as an assisted 10, when she came here living facility with priby train with her chilvate rooms for 37, and dren and mother, Jane is celebrating its 125th Anniversary. The current Hampton Clemens. The board of directors is pay- extended family lived together at several Fredoing tribute to the foundnia residences spanning ers of the WCA Home three decades, first at 29 and in honor of the AnDay Street, then 65-67 niversary has requested Temple Street, then 36 donations of $125 from Central Avenue, and fiinterested citizens. The nally 20 Central Avenue, home has operated as a the site of the. non-profit since a group of Fredonia’s prominent According to the auwomen established it in thoritative Mark Twain the 19th century. The researchers, Pamelia original founders raised is considered to be the enough money to purmodel for Tom Sawyer’s chase an elegant home cousin Mary in the “The for aging women in the Adventures of Tom Sawvillage and begin an yer.” endowment fund that has In January 1892, she sustained it through the lived in the Fredonia decades. Donations are home of her widowed gratefully accepted and daughter, Annie Webcan be made online at ster, and joined many www.wcahome.org/giving. of her friends who were When Pamelia Moffett chartering the Woman’s Contributed Article
Christian Association to operate Fredonia’s first assisted living home for aged women. At age 65, Pamelia was the fourth oldest among a total of about 30 women who were either officers of the new association or volunteered to work during the 23 months leading up to the opening of the home. According to WCA archives, Pamelia agreed to write articles announcing the new home and place them in local newspapers “in order that the public might become intelligent regarding our plans and objectives.” She also took on the job of working with three others to draft a scale of prices for entrance into the home. That fall, the first articles announcing the home and its entrance fees appeared in Buffalo and Chautauqua County newspapers. Pamelia was eight years older than Twain and took motherly charge of him as a boy. She was kind-hearted, talented in music and intellectually energetic, but of delicate health. Pamelia and Twain maintained a warm and affectionate correspondence throughout their lives.
Pamelia’s daughter Annie married Fredonian Charles Webster and they are both buried in Forest Hill Cemetery in the village. Pamelia’s son, Samuel, graduated from Fredonia Normal School and Columbia University and had a notable career as a newspaperman and editor of Collier’s Magazine. The Fredonia Censor published a news item about the death of Pamelia on Sept. 7, 1904, after she died at the CrestView Sanatarium in Greenwich, CT. She had spent most of her life from 1870 to 1903 in Fredonia, the newspaper noted, adding that she had “a large circle of friends who mourn her death. She was a very intelligent woman, always amiable and pleasing, and we doubt if she ever made a remark that wounded or pained a human being.”
Four generations of Mark Twain’s family were photographed circa 1880 in Fredonia where they lived for several decades. Above, at far left is Twain’s mother, Jane Clemens. At the far right is his sister, Pamelia Moffett, a founder of the WCA Home in Fredonia. In the center are Pamelia’s daughter, Annie Webster, and Annie’s daughter, Alice Jane. Photos courtesy of Darwin R. Barker Historical Museum (McLaren Collection).
Pamelia Moffett lived here in the 1890s with her daughter Annie's family. Annie's husband Charles was a Fredonia native and a graduate of the Fredonia Normal School. He built this home after his successful publication of the two-volume Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant in 1885. It is now the site of the Larson-Timko Funeral Home. Pat McQuiston has written a detailed history of the home and its occupants for the Fredonia Preservation Society in the Historic Preservation Series Vol. XV, No. 4.
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The crafts that I’m going to share with you today came from none other than Contributing Writer Pinterest, which is exactly what brought this thought up. One of my favorite parts of the holiday If not for Pinterest, we probably would season is all of the little things that go have made the same crafts for the past with it. The baking, the Christmas years, at least. music, the decorating, making seasonal But when you get that many ideas decorations and crafts… together in one place… there’s just so I think that everyone who loves Christ- much more to pick from! mas can attest to the fact that it isn’t just that one specific day that they love, Sometime we should count just how many times I’ve used the word, ‘Pinterit’s everything, and the entire season est,’ throughout my years of writing this surrounding it. column. It’s especially easy to enjoy making I’m sure it’s a pretty high number. Christmas crafts when you have little ones to make them with you. On to the point of all of this. Our three love crafts. The majority of Here are some fun, and simple craft the time nowadays, you can find at least ideas. To give you a nice variety, there’s one of them sitting at the kitchen coun- one super messy one, and two low-mess ter drawing or creating something. crafts. Two that are definitely leaning Throughout the past six or seven years towards the kid target audience, and then one that I personally enjoy very of making crafts as a parent, we have much as an adult. gone through our fair share of ideas. As always, thanks for reading and Some of them, with our oldest son, happy crafting from HBK! were even before I had ever heard of Pinterest. Popsicle Trees Imagine a world without ideas similar Mess level: low-moderate to those on Pinterest or Facebook, or Materials needed any social media now. I consider that • 5 green popsicle sticks, per tree quite often, to be honest. • 1 popsicle stick of any color, per It would be far simpler and quiet. tree To be clear, I’m not hating on Pinterest exactly, because there are definitely • glue dots or regular Elmer’s glue benefits to this kind of resource. • scissors This is a true Pinterest fan speaking • stickers (optional) over here. By Katy Wise
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• markers (optional) 1. Cut green popsicle sticks to various lengths, trimming rounded ends. We used jumbo, already colored popsicle sticks, but you could use regular sized and paint or color them green. 2. Arrange cut popsicle sticks to form a triangle (tree) shape, and glue onto remaining popsicle. We used the kid’s favorite colors, but you could definitely use green or a plain colored popsicle stick for wood. 3. If using Elmer’s glue, or a hot glue gun, allow to dry before decorating. With glue dots you can decorate immediately. 4. Using markers or stickers, arrange ‘ornaments’ on your tree to your heart’s content. Finger Snowmen Mess level: high Materials needed • White paint • Construction paper, dark colored • Black Marker • Orange marker • White or silver glitter, optional 1. Prepare your kids in painting smocks or old clothes, put white paint on a paper plate, large enough for handprints. 2. If making five snowmen (we made five for the number of people in our family) stick hand directly in paint. You can also make just one snowman by painting only one finger.
3. Put handprint or finger print on paper to transfer paint. 4. If adding glitter, you can do now while paint is still wet. 5. Let dry. 6. Once paint is completely dry, you can draw faces and hats on your snowmen. Paper Snowflakes Mess level: low Materials needed • White paper • Scissors • Pen or pencil • Printer (optional) 1. You will needed to start with a square piece of paper. You can either measure the square yourself, or print out a template. Firstpalette.com has blank templates for creating your own template, and a variety of already created printable patterns. 2. If using a template, fold along the lines. If making your own, fold your square from corner to corner (like a taco shell) and keep folding until you have a small triangle. You’ll know you’re done when you can’t easily fold anymore, but can still maneuver scissors easily through the paper. 3. Cut along the lines and unfold when done! This craft hardly needs instructions, because it’s so easy!
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Holiday Tips from the UPMC Chautauqua Emergency Department the year.” Despite all of the good cheer, many aspects of the holiday season can trigger depression and hopelessness. “Regrettably, the incidence of depresContributed Article sion and substance abuse surges durUPMC Chautauqua WCA ing this period,” Nadine said. “We want the holidays to be one of the most By Linda Johnson, senior manager, regional wonderful times of the year, but chemicommunications UPMC cal dependency and mental illness can interrupt this season of joy with feelWhen we imagine the spirit of the holiings of loneliness and despair. Exercise day season, we reminisce and reflect on and eating sensibly is a natural way time-honored holiday songs that warm to lift a person’s mood. Making time our hearts or envision holiday packages for exercise even if it is a slow, steady all tied up with beautiful bows. There walk around the neighborhood for is something truly magical about this 20 minutes, can clear your mind and time of the year when people come improve your mood. No matter what together to give thanks and be merry. age or fitness level, exercise is a power“Although the holiday season is typiful and prevailing tool that improves cally synonymous with presents, food, our immune system and reduces those and family, hospitals typically see an feelings of anxiety, exhaustion, anxiety, increase in emergency room visits,” and stress that can arise when you least Pictured, advanced practice clinician, UPMC Chautauqua, Nadine McGraw, PA-C MHS, and says Priscilla Banes, MBA, BSN, RN, expect it. If you find that you or a famemergency department unit director at daughter, Delaney. ily member is unable to work through UPMC Chautauqua. “There are many It goes without saying—don’t drink MHS, says with all the delicious foods the feelings of sadness or depression, and drive and don’t let someone else reasons people find themselves in the to choose from and in spite of our best consult your physician, a pastor, or get drink and drive. We see an increase in efforts to keep food indulgences to a emergency room during the holiday to emergency care immediately.” patients who present with acute alcoseason. Perhaps one of the most comminimum, there are times when we The holidays are often the busiest times hol intoxication. Another simple way mon mishaps is sprains and fractures find it’s nearly impossible to resist an in our lives. Have fun, but follow the caused by trips, slips, and falls, particu- to prevent injuries is to buckle up and extra helping of treats. “Pay attention doctor’s health plan, eat healthy, be acproperly secure underage children in larly on the slippery ice. We caution to what you are eating,” said Nadine. tive, and be mindful of those potential patients who are unsteady on their feet car and booster seats." “Make small, positive changes that calamities that cause unexpected visits under normal conditions to stay inside Advanced practice clinician at the make a big difference in controlling to an emergency room. No matter how until they are sure walkways and drive- UPMC Chautauqua Emergency unwarranted medical conditions such serious the emergency, UPMC Chauways are safe to travel. as type 2 diabetes. It can be difficult Department, Nadine McGraw, PA-C tauqua has you covered with worldto control diet choices during the class emergency care. Emergencies are holidays, but attempt to limit sugary never planned but when they happen, treats. People affected by heart condiit is comforting to know that there is tions should watch the amount of salt intake. We see an up tick in the number specialized emergency medical care close by. of patients admitted to the hospital for For more information, visit UPMCsymptomatic heart failure and other ChautauquaWCA.org. medical conditions during this time of
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Wellness Fair Presented by JCC OTA Students at Mental Health Association Contributed Article
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The Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County (MHA) was recently a beehive of activity during the Healthy Habits Wellness Fair presented by Jamestown Community College ( JCC) Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) students. During the fall semester Jessica Bruns, Beverly Hallquist, Jennifer Hochmuth, and Kirstie Surrena had eight-week Level I fieldwork placements at the MHA. Working with OTA Program Interim Director Sarah Tranum, Senior Project Manager Michael Nordin suggested they make the health fair their group project. These students worked together to decide what topics would be displayed at each station, the layout of the fair, and the placement of stations. They also helped plan the food choices that would be available to the participants. During the fair, they worked as greeters, setup the food, and helped participants and classmates. All 22 students in the Community Based Practice class took part. Information and activities were geared toward all aspects of daily life. The Wellness Fair covered stress management, sleep, meditation, nutrition and meal planning, education, career, resume and interviewing, social participation, leisure activities, exercise, budgeting and money management, and community resources. More than 60 participants interacted with the students at different stations. As an example, the Social Participation station used Conversation Jenga to develop social skills and help promote social interaction and self-expression; this game can also assist with fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Another great table showed individuals how to tie a suit tie. Healthy food provided at the 11 a.m.1 p.m. event was purchased through donations by the MHA and the JCC OTA program along with potluck
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Jamestown Community College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant Program students sponsored a “Healthy Habits Wellness Fair” at the Mental Health Association recently. Leading the project were students (pictured from left) Jennifer Hochmuth, Beverly Hallquist, Jessica Bruns, and Kirstie Surrena.
dishes brought in by some of the OTA students. Drinks were supplied by the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency. The program was made possible by an Appalachian Regional Commission grant. The grant’s purpose was to develop a community-based teaching clinic that would enhance the work skills of the OTA students while providing services to MHA participants. The Wellness Fair was free and open to all. The Mental Health Association is staffed by certified peer specialists that offer recovery coaching. They work in collaboration with local treatment providers, other non-profits, and treatment courts to help participants succeed in attaining their goals. More than two dozen peer support groups meet weekly at the MHA, where participants can talk with others across a wide range of concerns, from PTSD to Mindfulness and much more. All services and programs are free of charge. The Mental Health Association is located in the rear of the Gateway Center, 31 Water Street, Door #14, Jamestown, N.Y. To learn more about the MHA and its many programs, call (716) 661-9044 or visit mhachautauqua.org or facebook.com/MHAChautauqua.
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5 Surprising Facts about Pneumonia 2. It doesn’t happen only during winter. Pneumococcal pneumoStatePoint nia is not a cold or the flu; you can get it any time of the year. Pneumonia can strike anywhere and Although rates of pneumococcal anytime, the American Lung Associapneumonia tend to increase in the tion reminds us. A serious, potentially fall and winter months, cold air life-threatening lung infection, pneudoes not cause pneumonia, includmonia is primarily caused by viruses, ing pneumococcal pneumonia. bacteria or fungi that are transmitted Pneumococcal pneumonia can be from one person to another. The most spread by coughing or close contact common type of bacterial pneumonia is with an infected person, no matter pneumococcal pneumonia. the season. 1. Pneumococcal pneumonia can 3. Even healthy adults are at be serious. If you are 65 or older, increased risk. One of the most your risk of being hospitalized after important things to know is that for getting pneumococcal pneumonia adults, risk increases with age as is 13 times greater than for younger our immune system weakens and adults aged 18 - 49, and for those can’t respond as effectively to infecrequiring hospitalization, they tion. Which means that otherwise PHOTO SOURCE: (c) FatCamera - iStock have an average hospital stay of six healthy and active adults are at days. In severe cases, pneumococincreased risk for pneumococcal Smoking, alcoholism and certain cal pneumonia can lead to death. pneumonia. chronic medical conditions, such as Symptoms typically have an abrupt 4. Chronic health conditions can diabetes, asthma, chronic obstruconset and may include coughing, tive pulmonary disease (COPD) or also lead to increased risk. difficulty breathing, shortness of a suppressed immune system, inOther factors, like your lifestyle breath, chest pain, high fever, excrease your risk for pneumococcal and certain chronic health condicessive sweating and shaking chills. pneumonia. In fact, for adults 65 tions, can also increase your risk. and older living with COPD, the risk for contracting pneumococcal pneumonia is 7.7 times higher than their healthy counterparts, and those with asthma are at 5.9 times greater risk. 5. The good news: You may be able to reduce your personal risk. As a preventive healthcare measure, vaccines work by teaching the body’s immune system to recognize and defend against harmful viruses or bacteria before getting an infection, and reduce the Courtney Oliver, DDS | Linda Bowman, DDS | John Vona, DDS | William Veazey, DMD chance of getting certain infectious Contributed Article
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Parents Want Fun, Safer Messaging Solutions for Kids once their account is set up by a parent. NewsUSA • Creativity. An app should be fun, and should allow kids to express Today, parents are increasingly allowthemselves within the limits set by ing their children to use tablets and parents. Messenger Kids features smartphones at younger ages. In fact, a library of kid-appropriate and nine in ten 6-12-year-olds in the US specially chosen GIFs, frames, have access to tablets or smartphones, stickers, masks and drawing tools and two out of three use tablets or that let them decorate photos and smartphones on a daily basis. But parvideos and have more fun with live ents often have questions and concerns video chats. about how their kids use them and • Control. Messenger Kids helps which apps are appropriate. ease parents' concerns about how Whether it's using video chat to talk children are using devices and to grandparents, staying in touch with whether they are using apps that cousins who live far away, or sending are age-appropriate. It also gives mom a decorated photo while she's parents more control. Parents fully working late to say "hi," parents want control the contact list and kids safe messaging options that are also fun can't connect with people that their for kids to use. parent does not approve. Messenger Kids, which launched this • Convenience. Apps, especially for month in the US on the App Store, is kids, must be easy to setup and use. the latest solution to answering these Messenger Kids was designed with parents' needs. input from thousands of parents "After talking to thousands of parents, and over a dozen expert advisors associations like National PTA, and in the areas of child development, parenting experts in the US, we found online safety, children's media and that most feel there's a need for apps technology. Once the account is that let kids connect with people they established, the home screen shows love, but also have the level of parenkids at a glance whom they are aptal control parents want," says Loren proved to talk to, and when those Cheng, Product Management Director. contacts are online. Standalone apps such as Messenger This preview of Messenger Kids is only Kids have many benefits, including: available in the US at this time on the • Connection. Apps are a great way Apple App Store, and will be coming to Amazon App Store and Google Play for children to connect with the Store in the coming months. people they love. With Messenger Kids, kids can video chat and mes- For more information, visit messengerkids. sage with parent-approved contacts com. Contributed Article
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Studies Show Handwriting Improves Memory and cognition skills, and boosts the ability humans need to summarize information. The Journal According to a recent of Psychological Science study at Kent State Uni- cites that taking handversity, the Association written notes appears to for Psychological Science be more beneficial, as it (APS) and others, using helps one remember and pen and paper instead understand the informaof laptops to take notes tion given, as opposed to boosts memory and participants who mindincreases the ability to lessly take verbatim notes retain and understand on a laptop. concepts. Of course, in With that in mind, enter the past, handwriting was Boogie Board, creators the only option for capof the new Blackboard, a turing key information. device often referred to as But if a pencil broke or an "Writer" that features the pen stopped working, Liquid Crystal Paper. important details could Blackboard allows users be lost. Then, along came to write and erase electhe laptop and tablet, and tronically without using taking notes seemed so ink or paper: High tech much easier. meets traditional. But it turns out that "With Blackboard, we've taking notes by hand arrived at an incredible helps improve listening cross-section where high Contributed Article NewsUSA
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plans, taking notes, or planning your calendar. The screen is also perfect for tracing an image, map, photo, or even another digital screen. The new technology that makes Liquid Crystal Paper possible is the new, patented Exact Erase feature that allows users to easily clear the screen with the touch of a button, or erase small and large portions, as if using a pencil and eraser. Another reason to "write on" is the free app that makes it easy to save, organize, search, and share your work, doodles, designs, lists, notes and more. Unfortunately, deciphering your scribbles is something the Blackboard may not be able to help you with. Writing is a technique that has been used through several millennia to teach, learn and communicate with one another. It just works. So why put yourself at risk for "mindless processing" when you can use a new
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We all need solid, traditional staples in our wardrobes when the weather cools. But be they scarves, jackets or socks, the trend in this winter's clothing staples is all about putting a fun twist on classics when dressing for seasonal weather. Here are some head-to-toe fashion tips for both men and women, as brands and designers focus on basics with an interesting edge. Scarves Extra-long scarves and blanket scarves are in style this season, worn in just about any way you can dream up. They are being worn as wraps, shrugs, head coverings and more. Wrapped around your shoulders and crossed behind your back, blanket scarves become a wrap or shrug-like experience to keep you toasty. Worn over the head a traditional scarf will keep your ears protected from chilly breezes. CONTINUED ON PAGE 17
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ChautauquaStar.com is mobile friendly! HEAD-TO-TOE WINTER FASHION TIPS FOR MEN AND WOMEN, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 of an edge in oversized proportions. Think classic with a twist or business attire with attitude. Socks In keeping with the theme of basics with a twist, think fashion-forward socks. Whether it’s rich shades, jewel toned patterns, knit boot socks, or not so basic black, brands like iconic Gold Toe, are churning out on-trend accessories for the season. For instance, everyone has heard of the Little Black Dress, so Gold Toe is introducing the Little Black Sock -- a collection of women’s socks that offer styles featuring scalloped edges, stripes and subtle patterns. These wardrobe staples come in a variety of toe covers, luxury trouser socks and lavish crews, with styles made from lace, prima cotton and microfiber, to name a few. And the brand’s new Fairisle Crew is a traditional boot sock that
has a touch of bright colors as a fun nod to sweater season. When it comes to men’s socks, the season is bringing with it a blend of style and innovation. For instance, the Gold Toe Fashion Singles feature a number of bold autumn shades that incorporate Fresh 24/7 technology to help prohibit the growth of bacteria that causes odor. These styles are fashionably flexible
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Are you a business owner or want to advertise your services? Call 366-9200 to discuss rates and let our readers know about what you have to offer! system. The program educates candidates in safety, quality practices and Chamber of Commerce measurement, manufacturing processes and production, and maintenance MAST Endorses CPT Program awareness. Written by Todd J. Tranum, President and To offset training costs, the Workforce CEO of the Chautauqua County Chamber of Development Institute is available to Commerce & Executive Director of the Manu- assist organizations in applying for a facturers Association of the Southern Tier subsidy to cover half of the training costs, pending successful completion of The Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier has endorsed the Certi- the program by participants. fied Production Technician program The CPT program recently debuted through Jamestown Community in Chautauqua County via a pilot with College. Working in partnership with Cummins Inc.’s Jamestown Engine the Center for Industrial Effectiveness Plant. Cummins’ desire to offer the (TCIE) at the University at Buffalo, program locally stems from experiJCC Continuing Education is offering encing the value and effectiveness in this program to manufacturers from providing a credentialed, nationally Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allerecognized training to employees at its gany Counties. Employees can achieve manufacturing facility in Columbus, national accreditation as a Certified Indiana. Production Technician, while the Developing a skilled workforce is essenemployers can access grant funding to tial to the competiveness of manufachelp cover costs and upgrade the skills turers in the region. The MAST board and knowledge of their production em- of directors has endorsed the CPT ployees. CPT supplies the core knowlbecause we see this as a valuable creedge and skills required for front line dential for both current and potential manufacturing jobs. Based on industry employees. The CPT is a helpful assessdefined and federally endorsed national ment and training tool that all manustandards, the content prepares candi- facturers should consider implementing dates for entry level to supervisory pro- for their employees and request of their duction roles with a portable credential. applicants. Curriculum was developed by the Candidates receive 109 hours of trainManufacturing Skill Standards Coun- ing. The program features web-based cil, a 501(c)3 non-profit, industry led, education as well as classroom learning training, assessment, and certification Contributed Article
provided by TCIE Director of Operational Excellence Peter Baumgartner. In-class sessions held at JCC’s Jamestown Campus and supplemental textbook reading reinforce the virtual workspace lessons through interactive discussion and hands-on simulations. “The CPT material addresses the new demands of manufacturing,” Baumgartner said. “There are safety, quality and maintenance components of manufacturing that, 10 years ago, weren’t on the minds of the average employee. Now they are an integral part of their jobs.” Candidates earn CPT certification after passing all production module exams. The CPT is accredited under the only global certification body for manufacturers, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI-ISO 17024). Enrollments are being accepted now through JCC Continuing Ed. The program runs January through June, 2018. For more information, contact Grant Umberger at grantumberger@mail.sunyjcc. edu or call (716) 338-1005. Chamber Annual Meeting is December 8 The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce will hold its 2017 Annual Meeting on Friday, December 8 at the Clarion Hotel, Dunkirk. The lunch meeting will include election of officers and board members for the coming
year. The slate of officers nominated is: Chair, Brian Bugaj, Nestle Purina PetCare; Vice Chair, Fred Johnson, Johnson Estate Winery; Treasurer, Neil Frederick, Bush Industries; Secretary, Ann Abdella, Chautauqua County Health Network; Immediate Past Chair, Curt Anderson, Standard Portable Inc. New members nominated for the board are: Michael Pucci, Pucci’s Carpet One Furniture and Vicki McGraw, Elegant Edibles Catering. The Annual Meeting also includes presentation of the Chamber’s Annual Pam Lydic Coalition Builder Award, in memory of the first president of the County Chamber. This year’s honoree is Dr. Minda Rae Amiran, professor emeritus at SUNY Fredonia, who has been a long-time advocate and tutor with Literacy Volunteers of Chautauqua County and has been active with the League of Women Voters in Chautauqua County. The Chamber Annual Meeting is sponsored by M & T Bank, Northwest Arena, OBSERVER, The Post-Journal, Star Media Group, and Univera Healthcare Southern Tier. Please reserve your space now by contacting the Chamber at 366-6200 or 484-1101 or online at www.chautauquachamber. org/events. Check-in begins at noon, with lunch at 12:15. The cost is $20 for Chamber members or $23 for nonmembers. CONTINUED ON PAGE 19
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TLC Health Network Soon to Exit Bankruptcy overhead. TLC supported the intention of larger systems to create access to TLC Health Network quality care where patients live and to keep services where they are needed. The last four years have been a chalIn spite of the many challenges, TLC lenging period for TLC Health Netwas able to maintain quality programs, work as we expect to exit bankruptcy a 4 out of 5 Star Federal ranking and by this December 2017. In 2013, TLC high patient satisfaction scores while filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy with implementing cost reductions and efreorganization. ficiency improvements. However, in A transformation/reorganization plan the end, financial reality reinforced the was developed that represented TLC’s need for TLC to merge with Brooks strategy to turnaround the organization and ultimately Kaleida. into a financially sustainable healthIn anticipation of the merger between care provider. The focus was on service TLC and Brooks within the next few lines that would assure the community months, TLC’s Board of Directors continued access to quality health care approved the development of a Manprograms and services. agement Agreement with Kaleida to In refining the transformation plan oversee day to day operations as an imTLC encountered many challenges. portant step in securing a better future. TLC understood the need to involve This will be effective shortly consistent other stakeholders that had an interest with the bankruptcy exit and will result in the future of TLC. This included the in further savings and efficiencies. Department of Health that provided The merger will result in a new single financial assistance to TLC as a vital entity known as Brooks-TLC Hospital access provider. System, Inc. with two main campuses; Fredonia and Irving. The transformation plan has been amended in order to be part of a larger The TLC Irving campus will offer affiliation with the merger of TLC and the following services: Brooks as well as future affiliation with • 20 Bed Inpatient Mental Health Kaleida Health. Similar affiliations Unit have become the pathway chosen by many smaller rural hospitals in order to • 20 Bed Inpatient Chemical Dependency Labs survive. The challenges faced included declining and fluctuating patient vol• CD/Substance Use Disorder (SUD) ume, reduced reimbursement, physiUnit (operational within the first cian and staff shortages, regulations, quarter 2018) competition, declining populations • 5-10 Bed Observation Unit (up to and older physical facilities with fixed 48 hour stay) Contributed Article
CHAMBER CORNER, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 Shoptauqua Chamber Gift Cards: the Perfect Gift! Even when you’re buying for someone who seems to have all they need, or someone with particular tastes, you can still give a gift that is meaningful and supports our local economy. The new Shoptauqua Chamber Gift Card can be used at more than 100 merchants throughout Chautauqua County for just about anything! Our participating merchant list includes antique stores, clothing stores, grocery stores, sporting goods, hardware, attractions and movies, salons, wineries, and much more! For many years the Chamber offered a gift check program which helped support our local economy to the tune of over $2.5-million. In recognition of that important local economic sustainability, the new Shoptauqua Gift Card is proudly sponsored by the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency. For a full list of participating merchants, visit Shoptauqua.com. Shoptauqua Gift Cards can be purchased for any amount up to $500. Call the Chamber for more information at 484-1101 or 366-6200 or visit our offices during normal business hours, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday (closed holidays) at 512 Falconer Street, Jamestown or 10785 Bennett Road, Dunkirk.
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Ambulatory Surgery Certified Home Health Care Chemical Dependency Outpatient Clinics in Derby and Cassadaga • Emergency Department • Endoscopy • Imaging (Radiology) • Pharmacy • Physical Therapy Irving & Gowanda • Primary Care Gowanda & Forestville • Pulmonary Function Testing • Respiratory Therapy • Stress Testing • Surgery including Short Stay General • Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery • Urgent Care Development of a Musculoskeletal Center operational within the first quarter 2018 with consolidation of existing rehabilitation services including: • Cardiac Rehab
• GYM • Occupational Therapy • Orthopedics • Physical Therapy • Speech Therapy • Wellness Education Acute Care/Med-Surg and Nursing Home/Rehab Units to be discontinued effective 11/30/17. The last patient admission dates will be 11/21/17 for sub-acute rehab care and 11/27/17 for acute med-surg care. In approaching the end of Bankruptcy appreciation is extended to the dedicated employees, staff, Medical Staff, Board of Directors, donors, friends and community that remained loyal throughout the bankruptcy period. Without their hard work and commitment TLC would not have achieved this milestone in its history. We are grateful for all of their individual and collective efforts that have allowed the continuation of quality healthcare to be delivered by TLC as we look forward to a better future. The Board of Directors and Administration
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Neil Rizos: The Art of Exploration Tues.-Sat. 10:00am - 4:00pm Sun. 1:00pm - 5:00pm Closed Mon. & Holidays Roger Tory Peterson Institute 716.665.2473
NOV 24- Shiny Bright Retro JAN 20 Holiday 10:00am - 4:00pm Fenton History Center 716.664.6256
DEC 9 & 10 Mayville Snowmobile Show Saturday 10:00 am - Sunday 3:00pm Chautauqua Suites Free Admission
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Weeks Of December 8 - December 21, 2017
DEC 8 Annual Jr. Guilders Christmas Show
Friday 7:30pm Saturday 2:00pm, 7:30pm Lucille Ball Little Theatre 716.483.1095
DEC 9 Holiday Shopping on Ice 10:00am - 5:00pm Northwest Arena 716.484.0800
Little Explorers
Coco PG
11:30am 2:00pm 4:30pm 7:00pm 9:30pm
Murder on the Orient Express PG-13
11:30am 2:00pm 4:30pm Justice League PG-13 7:00pm 9:30pm 11:30am 2:00pm 4:30pm The Star PG 7:00pm 9:30pm 11:45am 2:00pm 6:30pm
Wonder PG
11:30am 2:00pm 4:30pm 7:00pm 9:30pm
Daddy’s Home 2 PG-13
11:45am 2:15pm 4:40pm 7:15pm 9:30pm
Thor: Ragnarok PG-13
A Bad Moms Christmas R
4:10pm 8:35pm
Roman J. Israel, Esq. PG-13 1:15pm 4:10pm 6:50pm 9:30pm
1:30pm 4:15pm 7:00pm 9:45pm
Dipson Lakewood Cinema 8 171-3 Fairmount Ave. W, Lakewood 716.763.3531 Coco PG
12:15pm 2:30pm 4:45pm 6:55pm 9:10pm
A Bad Moms Christmas R
12:45pm 3:05pm 5:20pm Justice League PG-13 7:40pm 9:50pm 12:00pm 2:30pm 5:00pm Three Billboards 7:30pm 10:00pm Outside Ebbing,
Wonder PG
12:05pm 2:40pm 5:05pm 7:25pm 9:40pm
Daddy’s Home 2 PG-13
12:00pm 2:20pm 4:35pm 6:40pm 9:00pm
Thor: Ragnarok PG-13 12:30pm 3:15pm 6:20pm 9:00pm
Missouri R
12:00pm 2:30pm 5:00pm 7:20pm 9:45pm
Just Getting Started PG-13
12:45pm 3:00pm 5:10pm 7:15pm 9:30pm
7:30pm Reg Lenna Center for the Arts 716.484.7070
DEC 16 Fredonia Food Pantry 10:00am - 12:00pm Fredonia Presbyterian Church 716.679.1501
CRYB Presents: The Nutcracker
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DEC 15 CRYB Presents:
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The Wonder of Chrsitmas Mini-Bazaar and Bake Sale 9:00am - 3:00pm First Presbyterian Church of Dunkirk
DEC 10 Chautauqua County
Historical Society Holiday Open House 2:00pm - 4:00pm McClurg Museum 716.326.2977
DEC 13 Martz Observatory
Public Open House 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Martz Observatory Public Open House 716.569.3689
Christmas Recital Series: Dr. Linda Phillips & Dr. Ji Hyun Woo 12:00pm First Presbyterian Church of Dunkirk
DEC 14 Holiday Potluck
7:30pm - 9:30pm 1891 Fredonia Opera House 716.679.1891
DEC 18 Rolling Hills Radio:
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DEC 20 Christmas Recital
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Lake Shore Center for the Arts Westfield, Gives Back Contributed Article LSCFTA
You are invited to "It's a Wonderful Life - a Radio Show" presented FREE of charge at 7 p.m. on Friday December 15th in the Sanctuary of the First Presbyterian Church, home of Lake Shore Center for the Arts, 49 South Portage St. Westfield. The Classic story of George Bailey and how Clarence the angel helps him realize that his life was important is presented as a 1930's era radio show. Directed by LSCFTA's Executive Director, Rick Mascaro with Judi Waite Washington on tech and Linda Lavid as Foley artist, stars local talent: Diana Hammond, Judy Einach, Libby Cardy Sciarrino, John (Doc) Hamels, John Dailey, Brenda Backus, Kelly Mathews and Barbara Johnson. These talented artists take you to another time and place and leave you feeling ready for whatever comes next in your life. Lake Shore Center for the Arts presents this production as a thank you to the citizens of the Lake Shore area for the support they have received while creating a Center for the Arts in our area. Currently the art gallery has the show For The Love of Ground and Water and is decorated for Christmas, open daily. What a year this has been and how grateful we are that you have been here to help us with your financial and attendance support. Can you believe it was a bit over a year ago that we were premiering TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD in the pavilion at Moose Beach?! Happily, Jackie Phillips and Peter Brand were there to present us with a grant, the financial basis for fulfillment of a dream. Because of their foundation, your membership and several charitable donations and a lot of hard work, March 26, 2017, brought the grand opening of Lake Shore Center for the Arts. Our thanks to the First Presbyterian Church of Westfield,
NY, for their hospitality and cooperation in our journey. We hope that you have been able to join us for one of our plays in our new home. The first performance in our new theater was 1000 Saints you Should Know directed by John Dailey. This summer brought Mornings at Seven directed by Joe Spann. Joe also had several of his students perform in the Bill Ross Recital Hall. Maybe you have enjoyed creating your own masterpiece with Ange Bentivegna or viewed some of our artists in The Brenda Eno Art Gallery. Have you shared your writing with our “You Read Me Yours and I’ll Read You Mine” writers’ group? Perhaps you have stopped by to cheer on our Barcelona Blues Band on First Fridays. Have you heard about the moving performance by The Woollett Sisters in the Bill Ross Recital Hall, September 29 or Carolyn Lunts Colortura. The first UN-
PLUGGED IN THE “FIELD” was well received. Come for the next one. We also added Tuesday at the Movies this fall. If you missed HARVEST MOON I, do not despair; Rick Mascaro now is penning HARVEST MOON II. Yes, LSCFTA is thriving, but we need your ongoing support. Please renew your membership and continue to join us for performances and workshops. All you have to do is send us your membership renewal check: $15 for Student membership, $35 for Adult, $50 for Family and $150 for Business. If you prefer simply to send a donation, that’s fine, too. Please make your check payable to LSCFTA and mail it to: LSCFTA, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield, NY 14787 or go to www. lakeshorecenterforthearts.com. Please do so by Dec. 31. Gratefully yours, with best wishes for Happy Holidays, LSCFTA Board of Directors
THE ANGOLA HORROR REMEMBERED, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 From the ashes of this tragedy new regulations aimed at improving passenger safety were enacted. As a result, rail gauge was standardized to a single dimension; heating of cars was made safer, wooden construction of passenger cars was phased out and the need for improving brakes were main points of the new regulations. The Angola Horror Remembered 150 Years Later on Sunday, December 17 New Angola Theater, 72 North Main Street, Angola, N.Y. 14006 Site Tour 4 p.m. (meet at the New Angola Theater) Presentation: 5 p.m. New Angola Theater. There is no charge. Please join us! www.iloveny.com/event/the-angola-horror-remembered/41795/ Event Details: 4 p.m. Tour to Train Tragedy Site, by Caryl Youngers Bus leaves from the New Angola Theater Book Signings “The Angola Horror” by Charity Vogel “One on the Ground” by Karen Wielinski Civil War Music by Fr. John Kwiecien of Most Precious Blood Church and Corinne Damerau-Best Post Office Special Cancellation on Commemorative Envelope Pictorial Cancel Artist: Christian J. LoGrasso 5 p.m. Speakers Railroad History by Peter Walters Charity Vogel author “The Angola Horror” “A Doctor’s View” on site of the tragedy by Tom Schobert, Surgeon re-enactor Karen Wielinski author “One on the Ground”, Flight 3407 crashed on her home in Clarence, N.Y. A Special Postal Pictorial Cancel in remembrance of The Angola Horror Railway Disaster 1867-2017 150 Years Visit the Angola Post Office on December 18, for hand-back service during regular hours. Pictorial cancel designed by Angola, N.Y. native Christian J. LoGrasso. All you need is an envelope and a first class postage stamp to collect this piece of local history. Save plenty of envelope space to allow for size of cancel, which is 2” x 4”. More information regarding the pictorial cancel can be found on the USPS website http://about.usps.com/postal-bulletin/pb2017.htm. Look for the brochure dated 12/07/2017. For More Information, please contact Committee Member Caryl Youngers at 716-549-2014
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Annual Plated Christmas Cookie Sale December 15 Contributed Article Trinity Episcopal Church
Trinity Episcopal Church Women will be holding their annual Plated Cookie Sale on Friday December 15, from. 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. in Garland Hall, 11 Day St., Fredonia. Each plate already contains a variety of holiday cookies for only $9.00 a plate. There will also be mini sweet breads, small fresh fruit tarts, ready to give tins of cookies and other holiday treats. There will be a limited number of gluten free selections. Preordering is strongly advised. You may call the church office at 679-7901 and leave a message. Please leave the following information: your name (spell it please) a phone number by which we can contact you to confirm order and how many plates you’d like. You may also preorder by using church email: trinfred@netsync.net. Subject: Christmas cookie sale We ask that preorders are picked up by 10:30 day of sale unless other arrangements have been made. Preorders are due by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, December 12. Or, come and choose your own plates and other goodies These are a great hostess gift or to take to a shut in or other person unable to bake for themselves. Come early for best choice. All monies raised are used by Trinity Episcopal Church Women’s local outreach efforts.
A quick preview of the delicious Christmas cookies and other goodies where each plate is different. These await you at the Trinity Episcopal Church Women’s Plated Cookie Sale on December 15, Garland Hall 11 Day St. Fredonia, from. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Christmas in the Village Set in Lakewood children and families can also enjoy storytellers on the hour, free holiday Village of Lakewood make and take crafts, mini book and gift sale, free hot cocoa and vendors The Village of Lakewood is excited to from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A special violin announce their Christmas in the Vilperformance will be hosted there by lage event on Saturday, December 9 the Lakewood Suzuki Strings under the from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. direction of Sue Tillotson from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. This festive, family community event open to the public will include holiday Vince Liuzzo of the Sherwood Arts shopping with craft and gift vendors lo- Complex will present a live chainsaw cated under a huge outdoor tent in the carving demonstration from 10 a.m. former Wilson Farms parking lot and to 4 p.m. in front of the Independent the Lakewood Memorial Library until Health insurance office at the four 4 p.m. Local business sidewalk sales corners. and restaurant specials will also be A live reindeer from Sun Dance Kids available in the Village of Lakewood. Farm will make an appearance from Complimentary merchant coupon 12 noon to 3 p.m. on the corners of books with special offers will be availChautauqua and Summit Avenues and able to all shoppers throughout the the village invites everyone to enjoy day. These books will include a map free horse drawn wagon rides provided of all vendor and merchant locations by Rod Anderson from 2 to 5 p.m. with as well as a village basket raffle game pick up at Group Ther-Happy in the including a chance to win a free Kindle former Yesterday’s parking lot. donated by the Lakewood Memorial Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive with Library. their elves at 12 noon and will be availFree hot cocoa and cookies will also be able for children visits and photographs available to all guests along with all day by parents until 4 p.m. Personalized sledding down the hill at the Richard event photos will be available for sale O. Hartley Park and a chance to give inside the former Wilson Farms buildback by donating to the Salvation ing at a nominal fee provided by PriceArmy Red Kettle Campaign. less Studios Photography. At the Lakewood Memorial Library, Christmas carolers from the Lakewood Contributed Article
The annual Christmas in the Village event in Lakewood, New York will take place Saturday, December 9 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Baptist Church will also adorn the streets in song from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. with a tree lighting celebration at 5:00
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Rolling Hills Radio December Show Lineup is Set In other Rolling Hills Radio news, as of the start of its eighth season, the show has been video recorded for airing on public access television stations. As of the Rolling Hills Radio November show, RHR began a collaboration with its first TV affiliate, Access Channel 5 in Mayville, NY. Viewers in Mayville will now be able to see all RollThe third show of Rolling Hills Radio’s eighth season, which takes place on Mon- ing Hills shows beginning December 16 when it will initially air at both 1 p.m. day, December 18th at Shawbucks in the heart of Jamestown’s theater district, and 7 p.m. Collaboration with a second TV affiliate is in the works and will be “promises to continue RHR’s long tradition of presenting the best of the Ameriannounced when arrangements have been finalized. According to Hardley, “We cana music genre”, according to the show’s producer and host, Ken Hardley. are actively working to add additional public access affiliates in future months. Stay tuned.” Headlining December’s two-act show will be David Michael Miller and Almond&Olive. As always, Rolling Hills Radio will continue to air on WRFA 107.9 FM every Friday night at 6 p.m. According to Jeff Miers, Music Critic for the Buffalo Evening News, David Michael Miller, “is one of the finest soul-based singers in our region, and … proves Hardley reminds the community that, “later this season, the Urban Pioneers, he’s also one of our most vibrant songwriters. Elements of gospel, R&B, electric Americana royalty Robin and Linda Williams, and legendary folk singer Tom blues and singer-songwriter leanings collide here to form a collection of elegant, Paxton will perform.” As the first two shows filled Shawbucks — although tickets stately and eminently grooving songs, delivered with consistent passion. This is will continue to be sold at the door — the show’s producers, Hardley and Cathie incredibly spirited stuff, and it represents a new high-watermark for Buffalo-born Pasinski, recommend that tickets be purchased in advance. recordings.” Shawbucks’ doors open — to all those holding or purchasing tickets — at 5:30 Performing with Miller, as she has on many occasions, is local favorite Marla p.m. for the “Happy Rolling Hour.” Food and drink are available until 6:15 p.m. Harris. Hardley says, “Harris’s vocals are the perfect accompaniment to Miller, when food and drink service stops, audience members take their seats and audio adding seamlessly to the soulful depth of Miller’s already considerable solo skills.” and video recording begins promptly at 6:30 p.m. The bar reopens for 10 minutes December’s show will also feature Almond&Olive, two singer/songwriters, Nata- at intermission and then again after the show when the audience is invited to a “Meet and Greet” with the performers. lie Alms and Ollie Davidson. There continue to be four options for purchasing tickets; Until the show is sold This past January, on the occasion of the release of their album, “Standing at the Precipice”, Alex Gallacher, of Folk Radio, UK wrote of Alms and Davidson, out, tickets are available at the door the night of each show. If you choose, you “One of [our] first conversations about music revolved around their shared love of can call ahead at (716) 484-1101. Tickets are also available online at http://www. Bob Dylan and favourite bands and influences, including Simon and Garfunkel, chautauquachamber.org/events If you’re out and about, stop in during the Chamber’s Joni Mitchell, and Mumford and Sons. These influences provide a starting point regular business hours at 512 Falconer St, Jamestown. while [they] layer steady acoustic guitar with the croon of a heartbroken harmonica, and rich harmonies with a hint of wavering grit.” Jason Sample, another local celebrity, host of WRFA’s weekly show Arts on Fire, and someone well-acquainted with the music scene in Jamestown and beyond, enthusiastically brought Almond&Olive to Hardley’s attention. Contributed Article
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CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE SET IN LAKEWOOD, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 Local sponsors of the event are Shults Auto Group, Matco Tools, Jamestown Awning and Party Tents, Benderson Development, Hope’s Windows, Inc., Century 21 Turner Brokers, H & R Block, R-Patti Excavating & Concrete, Jamestown Mattress, H&R Block, Larry Spacc Lakewood Resale, Group Ther-Happy, Larson Orthodontics and Eventz by Scott. Questions about Christmas in the Village should be directed to the Village of Lakewood office at (716) 763-8557 or on Facebook at Village of Lakewood, NY.
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5 Ways to Ease Holiday Travel Stress With Your Phone Contributed Article StatePoint
Holiday travel is slated to reach post-recession highs this year, with more than 68 million Americans traveling this season. Fortunately, your most helpful tool to make winter travel less stressful is right in your pocket: your smartphone. Not only does it make planning your perfect trip easier, your phone can keep you connected and entertained when you’re away. Here are some tips to optimize your phone before you go. Download Travel Apps Apps like FlightAware, Google Maps and LoungeBuddy can keep you apprised of gate and flight changes, estimate traffic and plot travel routes and help you locate the best places to rest before your flight. There are even apps like SitOrSquat, for locating nearby bathrooms! Maximize Your Storage Cell phone cameras are more powerful than ever, and the average smart-
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phone holds thousands of photos and videos of your cherished memories. You don’t want to run out of storage space, so get the right MicroSD card for your phone before you depart. You can also set up cloud storage services so your pictures are automatically uploaded and secured. Check Your Mobile Plan
Some mobile plans have designated perks for travelers. For example, T-Mobile ONE gives international travelers unlimited data and texting along with cheap, flat-rate calling in more than 140 countries and destinations. That means no wasting time or money searching for public Wi-Fi or purchasing an international SIM card.
Infinity’s Annual Holiday Ensemble Performance Contributed Article Infinity Visual and Performing Arts
Join Infinity for a holiday celebration at the Infinity Arts Café, on Friday, December 15 at 7:00 p.m. Featuring live musical performances for the holidays by current Infinity students and instructors this evening offers a great opportunity to experience Infinity in action! The Infinity Arts Café performance entrance is located at 300 East 3rd Street, through the doors to the old post office. Look for the blue neon guitar! Email info@infinityperformingarts.org Website http://www.infinityperformingarts.org/
Plus, since unlimited data and texting are included, you can communicate without worrying about surprise overage fees. Also, on flights equipped with Gogo In-flight Internet, all T-Mobile ONE customers can send texts, picture messages and check Visual Voicemail in the air – and they get one hour of free internet (or for the entire flight
with T-Mobile ONE Plus). More information is available at www.tmobile.com/one. Get the Right Phone Accessories When you’re managing a bunch of luggage and other travel gear, it’s easier to drop your device, so keep your smartphone safe with a screen protector and a case that’s
sturdy and practical. Some cases have non-slip materials that make them easier to grip and include storage for credit cards. Or try a PopSocket collapsible grip which doubles as a built-in stand – that’ll come in handy if you’re watching a movie on the plane or in your hotel room. Bring Your Own Entertainment Nearly one in five flights are delayed during the holiday season and that can make for boring and stressful waits. Head to Amazon or your app store to download some shows and movies before your trip (especially key when traveling with kids!) so you can watch when Wi-Fi is unavailable, and find a few games that can be played offline, too, like UnblockMe and Plants vs. Zombies. When you do have an internet connection, you can stream Netflix for free on a TMobile ONE family plan. With smart planning and accessories for your phone, holiday travel becomes much less stressful, and you can save yourself from racking up surprise fees for extras and overages.
Fluvanna Free Library Annual Open House Contributed Article Fluvanna Free Library
The Fluvanna Free Library will host its annual open house on Friday, December 15 from 11-5. Join the library staff and volunteers for food music and fellowship while taking time to slow down and enjoy the library’s cozy, friendly atmosphere. For more information about this or any library’s programs and events, please call or stop by the library during normal business hours. Our open hours are Monday-Friday 10-6 and Saturday 10-2. The library’s phone number is (716) 487-1773. The Fluvanna Free Library is located at 3532 Fluvanna Avenue Ext., Jamestown, NY next to the Fluvanna Fire Department.
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Jamestown High School is proud to announce that seven athletes on the school’s fall varsity sports teams qualified as AllWestern New York Scholars, which are awarded by Section VI. To qualify, each senior’s overall grade point must be an average of 90 or above for six semesters and be a starter or important reserve. JHS’ All-WNY Fall Scholar Athletes were: Winner: • Andrew Pumford, Football Honorable Mentions: • Isaac Johnson, Boys Cross Country • Kiana Vullo, Girls Soccer • Makenna Graham, Girls Swimming • Alyson Edwards, Girls Tennis • Olivia Gren, Girls Tennis • Sophie Valone, Girls Tennis “Being named to the All-Western New York Academic Team is a special honor,” said JPS Athletic Director Ben Drake. “These young men and women truly
Isaac Johnson, Andrew Pumford, Kiana Vullo, Makenna Graham, Sophie Valone, Olivia Gren, Alyson Edwards
epitomize what the term, student-athlete, during their four years at JHS. They are great role models for our younger athletes means. Not only are they great athletes, but these seniors also maintained an over- and we are all very proud of them.” all grade point average of 90% or higher
JHS Students’ Good Behavior & Attendance Earns Visit to Southern Tier Xpress Game Contributed Article JPS
Over 600 Jamestown High School students were eligible to attend a Southern Tier Xpress hockey game at the Northwest Savings Bank Ice Arena. Through the JHS’ Raider Reward Program, students who earned “gold” and “silver” card status by demonstrating positive behaviors and exemplary attendance were eligible to attend. Gold cardholders had zero absences and no behavior issues and silver cardholders had only one absence and no behavior concerns. As incentives for the Raider Reward Program, the school offers different experiences that students can participate in depending on their card status. The goal of the Raider Reward Program is to twofold, to recognize positive behavior and exemplary school attendance. Studies show that the traditional way of addressing absenteeism, through punishment, doesn’t work. Understanding why a student is missing school and helping address the barriers to school attendance is the way JHS is trying to encourage attendance. The Raider Rewards Program is just one way the school is meeting this goal. CONTINUED ON PAGE 27
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Golf Flicks To Enjoy During the Offseason By Stefan Gestwicki Star Contributing Writer
In case you missed it, in the three weeks prior to this issue I wrote about terrible stereotypes on the golf course and implored people not to be “that” guy. One of those guys was The Quoter. You know the type. They’re seemingly incapable of coming up with any original conversation. Everything they say and do is straight out of some recent successful film. These people exist outside of the golf world, too. Surely you remember when Anchorman came out and everyone and their mother was quoting the great Ron Burgundy (well, hopefully not their mother, but you get the idea). Writing about The Quoter, however, got me thinking about golf movies. That triggered me actually looking up the best golf movies, which led to the depressing realization that there aren’t really that many golf movies (let alone great ones). The good news is that there certainly are a few that you should really check out if you’re interested. If you’ve already seen these, you’ll probably want to re-watch them to help you scratch that golf itch during these winter months. Without further ado: CADDYSHACK (1980) — I’ll start with the cream of the crop. Caddyshack isn’t just the greatest golf movie ever made, it’s one of the best sports movies of all time. Heck, it’s one of my favorite flicks of all time, period. Starring the legendary Bill Murray, Chevy Chase and Rodney Dangerfield, this movie is laughs from beginning to end. Murray’s improvised monologue while hitting the flowers. The bishop having the round of his life in a thunderstorm. The candy bar in the pool. Chevy’s weird noises on the putting green. Rodney Dangerfield just being classic Rodney Dangerfield. My goodness. It’s all gold. CADDYSHACK II (1988) — Bahaha just kidding. The sequel is just awful. HAPPY GILMORE (1996) — Admittedly, I’m at the perfect age to have appreciated peak Adam Sandler. I understand the argument from people who just find his antics annoying and stale. Happy Gilmore, however, is undeniably outstanding. The Quoter would have a field day with this one. “You hit that guy.” “Can I trouble you for a warm glass of shut the (heck) up?” “It’s all in the hips.” “You will not make this putt…” “That’s two thus far, Shooter.” I could go on and on. Every character is played to perfection. I loved this movie a decade before I started golfing and I love it even more now. TIN CUP (1996) — Apparently golf was big in 1996, huh? I wonder if that had anything to do with a young man named Eldrick Woods (aka Tiger) bursting onto the professional scene. Either way, I’ve only seen this movie once and I’m not sure I was allowed to finish it. I grew up loving baseball more than anything. Consequently, Field of Dreams was one of my all-time favorite movies. Connecting the dots yet? When we saw another Kevin Costner sports movie appeared, we gave it a shot. Well…this isn’t exactly one for children as evidenced by it’s R rating. I’ll have to give it another shot as an adult because it’s fairly highly acclaimed. THE LEGEND OF BAGGER VANCE (2000) — My wife’s celebrity crush is Will Smith, so I watched this when we were still dating (long before I started golfing). I remember enjoying it an awful lot, but I don’t remember much, unfortunately. In addition to Smith, it stars Matt Damon and Charlize Theron, so that’s a pretty good start to a movie right there. And narrated by Jack Lemmon? Yes, please. THE GREATEST GAME EVER PLAYED (2005) — This is one I’ve actually never seen, but again, it’s regarded as one of the better golf movies so I’d be remiss not to include it on this list. Reading the plot on IMDB, it sounds interesting and I very much enjoy period pieces (this one is set in the early 1910’s). On the other hand, it stars Shia LeBeouf, who really ruffles my feathers for one reason or another. Either way, if you’re looking for another golf flick, this might be one to check out. As mentioned earlier, there really aren’t a ton of golf movies out there. If this list was baseball, basketball or football, I’d need several weeks to discuss the movies. Others I found that look interesting include ‘A Gentleman’s Game’, ‘Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius’ and ‘Tommy’s Honour’. If you check any of those out, let me know what you think. Until then, golf is great. Go get some.
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JHS STUDENTS’ GOOD BEHAVIOR & ATTENDANCE EARNS VISIT TO SOUTHERN TIER XPRESS GAME, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 26 “Travis Sanders, the general manager for the Xpress contacted me that they were having a School Day game and we thought bringing our kids to the game and providing a pizza lunch was a great incentive for our program,” said JHS Principal Mike McElrath. “It also gives our students an opportunity to see their community and what is available to them. We would like to thank the Chautauqua
Region Community Foundation who provided a grant for the field trip that paid for the student’s tickets and lunch and also the Xpress for hosting our students. Activities such as this really help us to encourage good behavior and reinforce the importance of attending school every day to student’s education.”
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