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Throughout her career Carol was involved in a Chamber of Commerce variety of organizations that worked with youth. She S served on a variety of boards including as President ofS Lieutenant Governor Kathleen Hochul will be the the Board of the YWCA. In recent year’s Carol has A keynote speaker for the Chautauqua County Chambeen actively involved the development of equestrian S ber of Commerce Annual Meeting on Friday, Detrails throughout Chautauqua County. Carol is the cember 9, at Shorewood Country Club, Dunkirk. former owner of Fox Farm Bed and Breakfast and re- G Prior to her election as Lieutenant Governor, she cently managed a company that took visitors on tour S served New York's 26th Congressional District from groups titled Amish Flair Tours. We are very pleased R 2011-2013. Before being elected to Congress she was to be presenting this award to Carol Lorenc for all of P Erie County Clerk from 2007-2011, and earlier was her efforts over the years in building consensus and D a Hamburg Town Councilmember for 14 years. The coalitions and helping to move Chautauqua County G Lieutenant Governor will address economic develop- forward. a ment issues in Western New York.

The Chamber's Annual Meeting will also include Each year the County Chamber pays tribute to our the election of board members and officers for the late President and CEO, Pam Lydic, by presentcoming year. The slate of candidates includes: Chair, ing the Pam Lydic Coalition Builder Award. This Curt Anderson, Standard Portable Inc.; Vice Chair, year that award will go to Carol Lorenc. Carol was Brian Bugaj, Nestle Purina PetCare; Secretary, Ann Executive Director of the Jamestown Area ChamAbdella, Chautauqua County Health Network; Treaber of commerce in the 1990’s and earlier served as surer, Neil Frederick, Bush Industries; Past Chair, assistant to former Gebbie Foundation Executive James Pullan, Jr., Jamestown Mattress Company.

Director John Hamilton. In 1999, in partnership At-large Board members will be current members with SUNY Fredonia and Dr. Len Faulk, she helped Virginia Horvath, SUNY College at Fredonia; to form and then worked for the Center for Rural Matthew Churchill, Water Street Brass; and Emily Regional Governance, which performed research and Reynolds, Cornell Cooperative Extension; as well as furthered efforts to advance regional collaboration, new member Kris Maytum, DFT Communications. shared governmental services and efficient governThe Chair of each Community Chamber also serves ment. She served on the Board of the Arts Council including: Dunkirk, Mike Pease, The Chautauqua and contributed significantly to the expansion of Arts Center; Fredonia, David Dengler, Larson-Timko Fuin Chautauqua County. She also served as Presineral Home; Hanover, Kelly Borrello, Cabana Sam’s dent of the board of The Resource Center during CONTINUED ON PAGE 15

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NEIL L. HILLIKER

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Survivors include his wife Eleanor (Ortel) Hilliker of Irving, whom he married on June 12, 1954 in the North Collins Congregational Church, a daughter, Susan (Billy) Huffer, of Williamsville; two sons Neil J. ( Judy) Hilliker, of Silver Creek; Jeffrey (Colean) HilContributed Obituary liker, of Taylorsville, Riles & Woolley Funeral Home NC, three brothers, Ernest J. (Thelma) Hilliker, of Silver Creek; Neil L. Hilliker, 86, of Carl (Connie) Hilliker, Versailles Road, Irving, of Scottsdale, AZ; and died Monday, November David Hilliker, of Phoe21st, 2016 at VA WNY nix, AZ. Also surviving Healthcare System, Buf- are 5 grandchildren, 9 falo, following a lengthy great grandchildren and illness. He was born in several nieces & nephthe Town of Hanover ews. Besides his parents on August 23, 1930, the he was predeceased by son of the late Howard 3 brothers Howard A. W. and Carmie (Pratt) "Bite" Hilliker, Allen G. Hilliker.

Hilliker and Park HilHe attended Forestville liker.

Central School and There will be no visitaserved in the U.S. Army tion observed. A Memoduring the Korean War. rial Service will be held He worked as an Equip- Tuesday, December 6th ment Operator for the at 1 pm from Christ ChaOperating Engineers pel Wesleyan Church, Local #17 Lake View, for 60 Buffalo Street, Silver 10 years retiring in 1993. Creek, with Rev. Michael He was also a member Leamon, pastor officiatof Local #66 Operating ing. Private Interment Engineers, Pittsburgh, will be in Smith Mills PA and a self-employed Cemetery, Town of HaLogger for 20 years. Mr. nover.

Hilliker was a member of the Cherry Creek Assem- Arrangements are by Riles & Woolley Funeral bly of God Church and Home, Forestville. To a Life Member of Sampost condolences go to uel Cimino VFW Post #6472, Silver Creek. He www.rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com. enjoyed hunting, fishing

crafts & creating beautiful quilts. She also loved her family and will be sadly missed and forever in our hearts.

Survivors include three sons Michael (Amanda) Janisch, of Dunkirk; David (Laura) Janisch, of Ft. Wayne, IN; Daniel (Teresa) Janisch, of Elmira; two daughters, Susan (Charles) Gatto, of Fredonia; Patricia Contributed Obituary ( John) Rickert, of Warren, PA; and son-in-law Riles & Woolley Funeral Home Randy Hays of Arizona.

Also surviving are many grandchildren and many Betty A. Janisch, 86, great grandchildren. a resident of Fredonia Besides her parents she Place, Howard Street, was predeceased by Fredonia, formerly of her husband Richard Sheridan, died sudM. Janisch, whom she denly Tuesday, November married in the Sheri22nd, 2016 at her residan United Methodist dence. She was born in Church in 1950 and who Oil City, PA on April 11, died January 27, 1989, 1930, the daughter of the and by a daughter Linda late Leon A. and Anna V. Hays, who died in 2012.

(Henris) Scott.

Friends are welcome to She was a graduate of call at Riles & Woolley Dunkirk High School, Funeral Home, 39 Main Class of 1947 and attendStreet, Forestville on Fried Grove City College. day, from 4-8 pm, from Mrs. Janisch worked as a where Funeral Services Administrative Assistant will be held Saturday for Newbrook Machine, morning at 11 o'clock, Silver Creek, for 10 years with Rev. James Spiller, and previously worked pastor of Sheridan United for the former Evening Methodist Church, ofOBSERVER, Dunkirk ficiating. Interment will and SUNY Fredonia. follow in Sheridan Center She was a member of the Cemetery, Town of SheriArbutus Triangle, the dan. former Sylvan Chapter The family suggests meOrder of Eastern Star, morials may be made to Dunkirk and Sherithe Sheridan Fire Dept., dan United Methodist PO Box 122, Sheridan, Church.

NY 14135. To post Mrs. Janisch loved to sew, condolences go to www. making clothes for her rilesandwoolleyfuneralchildren, making sewing home.com.

J public viewing or services, because in death, N he gave life as an organ C donor. The family ap- N preciates all your conM dolences and a special thank you to the Sunset D Bay Fire Department andL the people of Sunset Bay N for watching over him D while riding his scooter.

D Contributed Obituary Survivors include his Riles & Woolley Funeral wife of 60 years, Harlean R Home M J. (Gray) Matthies of Sunset Bay, three chil- G William E. Matthies, Jr., dren, Karen, Chris and R Nancy, two brothers, 79, of Ontario Street, L Gerald (Margaret), Carl Irving, died Thursday, (Ann) and a sister, Caro- W December 1st, 2016 at lyn. Also surviving are R Mercy Hospital, Buf8 grandchildren Jason, C falo, following a lengthy Philip (Patti), Yvonne, illness. He was born in C Steven, Jenny (Shawn), Buffalo, on March 9, Shannon, Justin (Aman- D 1937, the son of the late da) & Samantha, 7 great William E. and Verna grandchildren Aurora, (Fix) Matthies, Sr. Mr. Matthies worked for Billy, Crystal, Phenix, Philip, Jr., Brian & Olthe former Dresser Industries as a Steelworker ivia. Besides his parents he was predeceased for 25 years and as a by his father-in-law & Custodian for Depew mother-in-law George & Central School, for 10 Mildred Sulzbach, Jr., a years. He served in the Navy Reserves for 8 years son William E. Matthias, III and 2 sisters Sharon and was a life member & Linda. of the Alden Volunteer Services are private and Fire Department. Mr. at the convenience of Matthies was a member family. Private Interment of the American Legion Post #148, Silver Creek, will be in Glenwood an active member of the Cemetery, Silver Creek.

The family suggests Sunset Drifters Snowmemorials may be made mobile club and volunto Sunset Bay Fire Dept., C teer handyman for the 12798 Allegany Road, R Samuel Cimino VFW Post #6472, Silver Creek, Sunset Bay, Irving, NY H until his illness. He loved 14081. spending time with his Arrangements are by D family, snowmobiling Riles & Woolley Funeral R and boating.

Home, Forestville. To u post condolences go to D As per Mr. Matthies www.rilesandwoolleyfu- h request, there will be no neralhome.com.

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OBITUARIES David Wells, Forestville Norman Pieszak, Dunkirk Bessie Warner, Westfield

November 27 Jose Salgado, Dunkirk

November 28 Catherine Cuartas, Gowanda

November 29 Margaret Maggio, Brocton Dorothy Anderson, Jamestown Lori Ness, Falconer

November 30 Donald Beebe, Falconer

December 1 Ross Lembke, South Dayton Miles Barnes Jr., Silver Creek Gloria Maybee, Cattaraugus Indian Reservation Lorraine Bilinski, Fredonia William Matthies Jr., Irving Rev. Kenneth Andrus, Panama Cynthia Carr, Jamestown Catherine Kettle, Lakewood

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Obituary Notice DAVID C. WELLS

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David C. Wells, 84, of Rt. 39, Forestville, died unexpectedly Friday, December 2nd, 2016 at his residence, Town of Sheridan. He was born in Silver Creek on July 7, 1932, the son of the late James M. and Emma (Anderson) Wells.

He was a graduate of Silver Creek Central

School, Class of 1951 and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Mr. Wells worked as an Automation Supervisor for the Ford Stamping Plant in Woodlawn, for 37 1/2 years and was a life member of Samuel Cimino VFW Post #6472, Silver Creek. He was an avid hunter, traveling all over the country and enjoyed gardening & wine making.

Survivors include his wife Lois A. (Bayster) Wells, of Forestville, whom he married on Feb. 4, 1954, in Florida, two daughters, Christie Wells, of Erie, PA; Cindy Wells, of Enfield, NH; two sons Mark (Deann) Wells, of Rock Hill, SC; and Michael (Linda) Wells, of Olean. Also surviving are 6 grandchildren and several nieces & nephews.

Besides his parents he

was predeceased by a sister Ruby Swanson and 2 brothers James & Archie Wells.

Friends are welcome to call at Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, 39 Main Street, Forestville from 2-3:30 PM on Thursday, from where a Memorial Service will follow at 3:30 PM, with Rev. Michael Pollock, pastor of Gage Chapel Community Church, officiating.

Military Services will be conducted by members of Samuel Cimino VFW Post #6472, immediately following the memorial service.

The family suggests memorials may be made to Sheridan Fire Dept., PO Box 122 Sheridan, NY 14135. To post condolences go to www. rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com.

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Slam Dunk 15TH ANNUAL PEG SMITH MEMORIAL A HUGE SUCCESS

is our specialty. We have a lot of kids playing for Dunkirk and Fredonia, plus St. Francis. We have our first girl ever playing for Mount Mercy. We have Quinn (Bankoski) representing us at JCC. Next year we’ll have two of our greatest athletes ever in the Cybart twins playing college sports.”

Prizes. Raffles. Homemade treats. Pizza. Music. And, of course — basketball.

The event, which ran from Thursday to Sunday, featured games across several The 15th Annual Peg Smith Memorial Basketball Tournament at Northern divisions — varsity boys, varsity girls, jayvee boys, jayvee girls, boys pee-wee, Chautauqua Catholic School had all of it and more over the past weekend. The girls pee-wee and little man. four-day event has become a favorite not only for the players, but for the commu- In addition to basketball, there were several big-ticket raffle items, a 50-50 drawnity that gathers to watch the action. ing, and a veritable smorgasbord of tasty treats including donations from local “It’s really become a community event,” N.C.C.S. athletic director Luke Gullo vendors as well as homemade baked goods. said. “The kids especially really look forward to it. They’ve been talking about it “We get almost everything donated,” Gullo shared. “We have to buy some of our for weeks. The public school kids really look forward to playing in it, too.” food products, but even most of our food is donated by wonderful sponsors. Big The tournament began 15 years ago in honor of the late, great Peg Smith – a Rick’s One Stop is a great sponsor. They do so much for us and they’re a major former teacher at St. Mary’s School (which is now N.C.C.S) who was not only sponsor in our book, too. They’re amazing. wholly devoted to a top-notch Catholic education, but was instrumental in grow- “We’d also like to thank all the clubs in Dunkirk,” he continued. “The clubs are ing the school’s athletic program. Smith was the driving force in establishing the what keep us going. They are the backbone of this. It’s because of them that in girls’ basketball program. four days we raise enough money to completely fund the sports programs for the “It’s just a special connection with Mom, the school where she taught and basket- year.” ball,” Smith’s daughter Becky Conti shared. “It’s so nice to have that continuaThe social clubs that donated to the tournament were American Legions, Post tion. As principal, she tried to have the Catholic education be as strong as it could #59; The First Ward Falcons Club; The Moniuszko Social Club, Inc.; The Fredobe. nia Beaver Club; Columbus Club; Dunkirk Falcon Club; Dunkirk Lakeside Club; “It’s marvelous that they decided to remember her like this,” Conti added. “It’s The Dom Polski Club; The Kosziuszko Polish Home; The Conservation Club; the perfect setting for it. We got to bring Dad down and watched a game. It’s very and the Exempt Firemen’s Association. special and it’s great for the area to have something like this. It’s really nice to see In addition to the donation of raffle baskets, food and financial contributions, the kids from all the different schools come together.” event simply couldn’t succeed without the selfless volunteerism that is on display Not only is the tournament a wonderful reminder of the profound impact that year in and year out.

Smith had on N.C.C.S., it’s also crucial to the survival of the school’s sports CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 teams.

“This is our sole fundraiser for our sports department,” Gullo noted. “Our athletes go on to do great things in high school. If you look at the local high school teams, we have members on almost every team in every sport. Basketball

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Dear Pastor, the holidays are here. Why aren’t I happier?

I'm glad you asked this question. This time of year can be a challenge for some people. Maybe they’re alone, unmarried (or wish they were), financial pressures and plans, plans, plans!

While these may seem exciting to some, all this activity may cause some to begin to re-evaluate their lives. During this process, an individual may realize that they’re unsatisfied with their life.

The problem may be, however, that they may be unsure how to "get over it." I believe, using God's Word, that I can

help free you from this burden and bring you to a place of living each day in God's joy…not just for the Holidays.

As a pastor, I've often had people sharing about their unhappiness. This is usually followed-up (or proceeded by) long lists of the things that are wrong in their life. Money problems, relationship problems, health problems, and/or a combination usually make the list of why they aren't happy.

Expecting me to "fix" all their problems, they are usually quite surprised when I tell them "you don't need to be happy... you need to be joyful!"

What does this mean?

Let’s begin with looking at the definition of happiness.

When people talk about being happy, they're usually associating happiness with the acquisition of "good things" and the deliverance from or absence of "bad stuff" in their lives. A sick person usually thinks, "I'll be happy when I'm well." A person with money problems is usually waiting for "his ship to come in.” This demonstrates the shortcomings of happiness. It's dependant on circumstances. This makes us

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vulnerable and suggests that we cannot be happy unless or until our problems are resolved. It also sets us up for the deception that unhappiness is inevitable when we are faced with problems or challenges.

What does God say about being happy? Very little... if you define happiness as "the absence of troubles."

He does, however, tell us a lot about "joy". Romans 14:17 says, "The Kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink but of living a life of goodness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit." Joy is part of our inheritance!

So, this season, isn’t it better to focus on what you have through Him rather than your perceived lack? This will go a long way to creating your joy!

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Youth Symphony Audition Applications Due Dec. 16 ish Columbia (Canada) Mozart Festival Orchestra. The program coordinaChautauqua Regional Youth Symphony tor for Artpark’s Music in the Woods series, Eckenrode is music director and “The three orchestras of the Chautau- conductor for the Warren Philharqua Regional Youth Symphony (CRYS) monic Orchestra, has made frequent present wonderful opportunities for guest conducting appearances, and serious music students!” has taught at Canisius and Villa Maria Colleges, SUNY Buffalo State, and the With these words, board president Nichols School in Buffalo.

Katie Derrenbacher announced plans for the Chautauqua Regional Youth Orchestra students are selected by Symphony’s 30th season and the teacher recommendation. In order to importance of teachers recommending determine correct ensemble and seating their students soon. placement, auditions are planned for Saturday and Sunday, January 7 and 8, CRYS sponsors three orchestras. Pre2017. Audition application forms need lude Strings is the orchestra for beginto be completed by December 16. ning string players, primarily middle schoolers. Young Artists Orchestra Weekly rehearsals for Prelude Strings (YAO) is a full orchestra for mid-level begin on Friday, January 13, 2017, 4 to and above players, primarily upper 5:30 p.m., at Christ First United Methmiddle and high school students. The odist Church on Lakeview Avenue in most advanced orchestra, the String Jamestown. YAO and String Chamber Chamber Orchestra, is exclusively Orchestra begin rehearsals at the Reg for string players in high school and Lenna Center for The Arts in downcollege. Students who study another town Jamestown on Saturday, January instrument as well as a string can play 14, 2017. YAO will rehearse 10 a.m. to in both YAO and the String Chamber 12 p.m. and Chamber Orchestra, 12:15 Orchestra. to1:45 p.m.

As Music Director and Conductor, Plans are being made for a spring Bryan Eckenrode brings outstandenrichment experience for all CRYS ing experience to his young students. students to hear the Rochester PhilharThe Buffalo Philharmonic is among monic Orchestra perform “Star Wars the orchestras he has performed with, and More: The Best of John Williams.” including as principal cellist of the BritContributed Article

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Friday, December 16, is the deadline for teachers to recommend students to participate in one of the Chautauqua Regional Youth Symphony’s (CRYS) three orchestras. Pictured here are the combined orchestras performing the Star Wars theme at their Spring Gala Concert last May in Chautauqua Institution’s Elizabeth Lenna Hall. A field trip is planned for CRYS students next spring to hear the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra perform “Star Wars and More: The Best of John Williams.” (Submitted Photo)

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Violence – an international campaign The local club has a banner stationed originating from the first Women's in from of Marcia Bliss CPA’s office on Global Leadership Institute sponsored North Main Street between 5th and by the Center for Women's Global 6th streets in Jamestown. Members Leadership in 1991. Zonta Internaposed with the banner shortly after tional’s nearly 1,200 clubs in 65 counit was installed. Members and their tries are participating in this effort in families are also taking pictures with their local communities in support of “I Support” signs in effort to post to Zonta Says NO, a campaign to raise Facebook and share online. awareness of and increase actions to Domestic Violence is a real and true end violence against women and girls issue in our community. It’s time to pay around the world through service and attention to the causes, take it seriously advocacy. and discuss a way to stop to the vio“We cannot and must not ignore lence. It’s important that we realize that the fact that violence against women women are not the only victims. Men and girls is still pervasive in all kinds are also victims of domestic violence, as of countries and societies, with one are children and those who witness it.” in three girls impacted during their Said Rosie Papalia, President-Elect of lifetime,” said Zonta International the Jamestown Zonta Club.

President Lynn McKenzie. “It’s in our Founded in 1919, Zonta International backyard. Zonta International has is a global organization of executives been committed to its prevention and eradication for many years. In 2013, as and professionals working together to the United Nations Commission on the empower women through service and advocacy. With more than 30,000 Status of Women focuses on fighting violence against women, we support the members belonging to nearly 1,200 clubs in 65 countries, Zontians all over initiative with ‘Zonta Says NO’.”

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New Ski Trail Dedicated

Contributed Article Boutwell Hill Ski Club

A dedication ceremony and ribboncutting hosted by the Boutwell Hill Ski Club was held Friday, December 2 in the Boutwell Hill State Forest to celebrate the opening of a new crosscountry ski trail.

The new trail, named the “Homestead Loop,” is .9 miles long and was made possible, in part, due to generous grant support from the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation. BHSC volunteers constructed the trail and built the necessary bridges throughout the summer and fall months.

“We couldn’t have made this trail without the support of the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation and the Department of Environmental Conservation,” said Andy Dickson, President of BHSC. “We are a new organization and the confidence of CRCF to invest in our adventure not only made it financially possible, but it lifted our spirits and brought credibility to our work.”

The new trail compliments three other trails maintained by BHSC in the State Forest and brings the trail lineage to approximately 5 miles. The trail system is groomed during the winter months for classic and skate skiing. The trails are open to the public free of charge.

The ski trails are complimented by other multi-use roads and back-country trails in the State Forest.

“The DEC has been very supportive and accommodating to our work,” Dickson continued. “They have helped us, advised us, encouraged us and made the whole experience a posi-

Officials of the Boutwell Hill Ski Club, NYS Department of Conservation and Chautauqua Rails To Trails, as well as volunteers and supporters, cut the ribbon on the new “Homestead Trail.” Missing from photo: Randy Sweeney of the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation.

tive one. I can’t say enough about how supportive the folks in Region 9 have been.”

BHSC was founded last fall and incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation.

It began operations last winter and maintains the ski trail system through a stewardship agreement with the DEC. It sustains its operations through contributions from skiers and the work of dedicated volunteers.

At the celebration the BHSC gratefully acknowledged many supporters and

collaborators who have made the trail possible including neighbors –LaBarons, Morris’ and Gambinos- Higgs Lumber, Rogers & Sons, Chautauqua County Parks Department and Parks Commission, Greg Yaw, the Cherry Creek Sno-Goers, donors and Chautauqua Rails To Trails, which sponsored BHSC’s grant application.

Grant proceeds from the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation also paid for the fabrication of a trail roller for packing the abundant snow that

falls in the BHSF. The trails maintained by BHSC are the only groomed cross-country ski trails in Chautauqua County. They are situated on the Chautauqua Ridge in the Town of Charlotte, which has higher average annual snowfall than any other location in Western New York.

To become involved with BHSC, or for more information including maps, grooming updates and the latest club activities, visit www.boutwellxc.wordpress.com.

SLAM DUNK: 15TH ANNUAL PEG SMITH MEMORIAL A HUGE SUCCESS, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 “Everyone works so hard,” Gullo said. “Bob Torrance has donated his time here since the beginning.

He hasn’t had kids here in many years, but he’s here every night. He’s the first person here and the last person to leave. He’s our person of the year. Steve Pantano is our angel. When something needs to happen, Steve is there.”

All of the referees for the weekend were also volunteers. Some of the officials and scorekeepers this year were even N.C.C.S. alumni who have played in the Peg Smith Memorial Tournament in years past.

The following gentlemen should be commended for donating their time and talents: Sean Abram, Bob

Bankoski, Chad Bongiovanni, Brent Carmello, Allan Carmello, Marv Cummings, Tom Dempsey, Joe DePasquale, Anthony Dolce, Dennis Gawronski, Bob George, Greg Krauza, Joe Pantano, Bob Patterson, Ron Siracuse, Mike Sturniolo, Fred Stern, Ron Taddio, Joe Woloszyn and Dave Zielinski.

The N.C.C.S. athletic department has grown significantly in recent years and now offers a plethora of options for students. In addition to boys and girls basketball, the school has teams for baseball, softball, volleyball and track and field. The track and field team is for grades 4-8 and features over 50 athletes – certainly an impressive number for a relatively small student body.

“We have a great relationship with both Fredonia and Dunkirk (school systems),” Gullo point out.

“Fredonia allows us to play our volleyball games there because our court is a little too narrow.

Dunkirk allows us to use their track. We’re training their future high school stars.”

The tournament is always looking for new faces to volunteer and contribute to this amazing community event. Interested parties should be on the lookout for information on next year’s tournament.

Stefan Gestwicki is the sports editor of the Chautauqua County. Comments on this article or any other can be sent to stefang@starmg.co.

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All of this to say, we finally reached the point where it was ok to introduce this Contributing Writer iconic toy into our home.

It's been a hit.

Last week, our oldest son turned 6. I'm Everyone plays with them. Joshua not sure who told him he was allowed to get older, but he keeps having birth- even wakes up early to play with them before his siblings get up so that he can days and growing so here we are... concentrate.

Something that he has been majorly So of course his birthday was Lego looking forward to is his first set of themed.

Legos.

Now it wasn't a big party. I made a vow We had a few talks about this beforeto myself and my husband that those hand, and not to blame it on his sister, would need to be limited to 'big' birthbut we explained that until she could understand the word, 'no,' there weren't days from now on. going to be any tiny toys in our house 'Special' ages only. that she can eat.

Mostly because it's a lot of work, and Some people might think this kind of throwing a big party with all his friends thing would make him angry with her every single year takes some of the exor that we were being unreasonable citement out of doing a big party every parents for making him wait or just not few years. watching her closely enough to make We still made it special in several ways sure she doesn't eat them. though.

You have to know Joshua though, he is This one was a surprise. very considerate of other people. He's He thought his surprise was going to very likely the kindest little boy that I see a movie (at the $2 theater) with his have ever met. brother after we picked him up from A few times when his little sister was school. learning to walk, he accidentally He had absolutely no idea that all of knocked her down. our immediate family (and our beloved He cried harder than she did at the babysitter!) were hiding in our house possibility of even accidentally hurting waiting for our return. her.

Neither did his brother, who does not That's just who he is, and that's exactly like surprises, and went and hid in the kind of compassion and considhis bed when he heard everyone yell, eration towards others that we are 'surprise!' endeavoring to build into our children.

After the shock wore off, he was elated He doesn't want her to eat a plastic toy to see and greet everyone. that could hurt her anymore than her This kid is a people person. Joshua, that parents don't want for that to happen. is. Andrew is a people person when he As far as us not watching her, if you is fully clued in on what's going on... have ever had, or even watched two or So like I said, this party was signifimore kids, relatively close in age, you cantly easier than parties in the past. know how quickly things can happen.

You know that phrase, 'well, that esca- But the look on his face made it one of my favorites. lated quickly.'

We had crockpot spaghetti and meatWell, that's life with toddlers. balls which is one of his very favorites, Ups and downs and an emergency here and a recipe that I plan on sharing in or there. the near future.

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S v F T F O S T m D 6 I also made some very simple cupcakes.

Cupcakes are just so much easier for a birthday party with children. No cake cutting, less cutlery, etc.

Complete with little chocolate molded Legos on the top, they were a very cute finish to our party.

To have a theme, you don't have to go overboard.

This is something I have to remind myself of constantly.

The theme is in the details, but if you introduce too many details, it can easily be lost.

I was excited to find a Lego silicone mold to make little chocolate shapes in.

These were what went on top of the cupcakes, and we also used them to make some suckers for his classmates.

Silicone molds can be found in SO many different shapes now, and they are so incredibly easy to use.

If you are having trouble finding the perfect garnish for a cake or patterned cupcake wrappers, I am confident that you could find something that coordinates with your theme.

Budget friendly, easy and reusable.

Multipurpose, too! These can also be used to make crayons if you have some near death crayons laying around your house.

I see some crayon crafts and recipes in our future, which I will of course keep you posted on.

That's all for now though! Happy party planning! And a very happy holiday season from hbk!

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Skate Night To Benefit Jackson Center Contributed Article Robert H. Jackson Center

The Robert H. Jackson Center, a non-profit dedicated to promoting liberty under law through the examination of the life and work of Supreme Court Justice Robert H. Jackson, and his legacy’s relevance to current events and issues, invites families to a public skate to benefit the Jackson Center on Saturday, December 10, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Northwest Savings Bank Arena, 319 West Third Street, Jamestown. Jackson Center Executive Director Susan Moran Murphy made the announcement.

Northwest Arena will open its doors at 6:00 p.m. for an ice hockey game between Southern Tier Xpress and Roc City, which begins at 7:00 p.m. The public is invited to visit the Jackson Center’s table in the lobby of the arena to learn more from Jackson Center representatives about the educational programs and events in which the center is engaged. All are welcome to enter a raffle to win a basket full of goodies for the whole family.

The public skate will be open from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tickets are $6.00 to skate and skate rentals are $2.00 at the arena. Northwest Arena will donate a portion of its proceeds from the public skate to the Robert H. Jackson Center. Please call (716)483-6646 or email Sherry Schutter at sschutter@roberthjackson.org if you have any questions regarding the event.

The Robert H. Jackson Center is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that envisions a global society where the universal principles of equality, fairness and justice prevail. The Center invites and engages scholars of all ages, educators, national officials and international dignitaries to analyze contemporary issues of peace and justice through the relevance of Justice Jackson’s body of work.

CHAMBER CORNER, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 Sunset Bay; Jamestown, Greg Lindquist, Jamestown Renaissance Corp.; Mayville-Chautauqua, Ken Shearer, Chautauqua Marina; and Westfield-Barcelona, Fred Johnson, Johnson Estate Winery.

The 2016 Chamber Annual Meeting is sponsored by E. E. Austin & Son, Inc., Fredonia College Foundation, Jamestown Mattress Company, M&T Bank, OBSERVER, The Post-Journal, Star Media Group, and Univera Healthcare Southern Tier.

The cost for lunch is $20 for Chamber members or $23 for non-members. The meeting will be held at noon, Friday, December 9 at Shorewood Country Club, Dunkirk. To make reservations, please call the Chamber at 484-1101 or 3666200, or register online at www.chautauquachamber.org/events.

Shop Locally This Season Shopping locally is good for our economy and good for our friends, neighbors, and business climate. Time after time studies have shown that it does make a difference when people choose to buy from local merchants. A 2010 study by the Michigan State University Center for Community and Economic Development shows that for every $100 in consumer spending with a locally owned business, $73 remains in the local economy and is dispersed through local wages, charitable donations, taxes that fund local services, and purchases of goods and services through other local businesses. The Michigan State study also shows that for each $100 spent with a non-locally owned business, just $43 remains in the local economy.

The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce works to promote local business year-round because we see the importance of supporting our local business owners and workforce. We encourage everyone to shop locally this holiday season!

Chamber Gift Check Program Now Free for Member Participation If you are a Chamber member business in a retail, restaurant, or service industry, you are now eligible to accept Shop-Tauqua Chamber Gift Checks absolutely free of charge. In the past we had to charge an annual administrative fee for all member businesses participating. Now, thanks to a major sponsorship from the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency, we are able to offer this program free of charge to our members and provide an even greater return on your Chamber investment. Accepting Shop-Tauqua Chamber Gift Checks is simple; they are deposited with your daily receipts like any other check. If your business is not currently participating and you would like to get involved, please contact the Chamber for more information at 484-1101 or 366-6200.

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Chautauqua Opportunities JPS and Jamestown Teachers Receives Alzheimer’s Funding Association Ratify Contract Contributed Article Chautauqua Opportunities

Contributed Article JPS

Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc. is pleased to announce awarded funding in the amount of $500,000 for the Alzheimer Caregiver Support Initiative for Underserved Communities. This is a unique and unprecedented initiative for New York State caregivers. The New York State Department of Health has funded several new programs across the state each with a different focal point. COI will be addressing those individuals that are the primary caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s Disease or any other dementia.

This opportunity is a five-year grant, which is now being initiated and will run through 2021. The main focus will be reaching out to those living in rural geographic areas where it is difficult for the caregiver to get transportation to attend support groups or educational classes. Program services will also identify and serve minorities, those living in poverty and caregivers that face literacy issues.

Caring for someone with dementia can be rewarding and also demanding and exhausting. When the needs of the caregivers are considered, their health and well being can be preserved and yield better outcomes for the care recipient.

Care giving can result in physical, emotional and financial challenges with consequences for both the patient and the caregiver. The importance of assessing caregiver needs, strengths and limitations, by designing a personalized plan to ensure caregiver well-being has become increasingly well recognized.

COI will be establishing linkages and relationships with other agencies along with service providers throughout Chautauqua County to set up a referral system enabling families to make appropriate choices for programs and services.

“COI welcomes Nancy Dunbar, LPN, to the position of Alzheimer’s Specialist.

Nancy will be working with the identified underserved caregivers throughout Chautauqua County, as well as Erie and Cattaraugus counties. She will offer training and education series, including Lunch N Learn activities, all day conferences, support groups, respite services to families and in-home assessments and evaluations,” states Program Manager Anne Massar, RN. For further information on this new opportunity, please call 366-3335 or stop in at 17 W. Courtney St. in Dunkirk, N.Y.

In the spirit of cooperation, Jamestown Public Schools and the Jamestown Teachers Association ( JTA) are pleased to announce that both parties have approved a new collective bargaining agreement for teachers. The Jamestown Board of Education approved the JTA Contract at their board meeting tonight, and the JTA membership ratified the contract yesterday. The four-year agreement is effective immediately and runs through June 2018. The JTA has been without a new contract since June 2014.

“We find the settlement to be a fair one and are pleased with it,” said JTA President Chris Reilly. “I’d like to thank all the teachers who during the two-year negotiation process did not waver in their commitment to students.”

Today’s announcement of ratifying the JTA contract helps the district move forward with a primary district strategic goal: ensuring that all students are in excellent schools and thriving communities and are on the path to excel in college and 21st century careers.

“The Jamestown Board of Education

is pleased that the District and the JTA could come to a mutually-beneficial agreement to their contract negotiations,” said JPS Board President Paul Abbott. “The Board knows how hard both teams have worked to come to a fair conclusion that will ultimately benefit our students and district.”

“We have had a strong contract in place,” said Superintendent Tim O. Mains and JTA President Chris Reilly.

“In the new contract, we worked together to maintain the positive aspects of that contract, but to also enhance the previous contract.”

Superintendent Mains is thankful for the work of everyone involved in the negotiations – administrators and teachers. “We thank all of our teachers for their dedication and continued efforts in the classroom everyday, even without a new contract in place. Throughout this process, the District has consistently looked for an agreement that honors, respects and values our teaching staff and all they do for the children in our district. The District’s Negotiating Team also put in many long hours throughout the negotiation process.

Their dedication and perseverance helped to get this agreement in place,” said Mr. Mains.

YOUTH SYMPHONY AUDITION APPLICATIONS DUE ZONTA CLUB TAKES STAND AGAINST GENDERDEC. 16, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 BASED VIOLENCE, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 The trip will include supper at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que and a “backstage” get-together with some of the orchestra members.

The season will culminate with the Spring Gala Concert scheduled for Sunday afternoon, May 7, 2017, at Chautauqua Institution’s Elizabeth Lenna Hall, recognized as the premier performance hall in the area.

CRYS students pay tuition, but no one is turned away for inability to pay. CRYS receives essential funding from foundations and other organizations in the community. While parents, board members and students all participate in fund raising, support by individuals and local organizations and businesses is significant.

The Chautauqua Regional Youth Symphony shows appreciation for its contributors by recognition on its website and in printed concert programs. Tax-deductible contributions to the Chautauqua Regional Youth Symphony can be mailed to P.O. Box 3454, Jamestown, NY 14702.

To learn more about CRYS and its programs for young musicians, call (716) 6642465, ext. 202, email chautauquarys@gmail.com, or visit the website at www.

CRYouthSymphony.com or the Chautauqua Regional Youth Symphony’s Facebook page.

the world volunteer their time, talent and support to local and international service projects and educational programs. To learn more, visit www.zonta.org.

Zonta Club of Jamestown supports programs throughout the year including Lily’s Hope at the WCA Cancer Treatment Center on Glasgow Ave.,, packing and sending Birthing kits to underserved countries and supporting many local organizations.

Zonta Says NO began in November 2012 and will continue through December 2013, focusing on the service and advocacy actions of Zonta clubs and districts to prevent and end violence against women and girls in their local communities.

Zonta International’s ongoing efforts to end violence against women and girls are carried out through the Zonta International Strategies to End Violence against Women (ZISVAW) program and through Zonta’s partnerships with the United Nations and its agencies.

To learn more about “Zonta Says NO” and join the campaign, please visit zontasaysno.com. For more information about Zonta International and opportunities to join this global organization of executives and professionals working to advance the status of women worldwide, please visit www.zonta.org.

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Encryption Why It Matters to You Contributed News NewsUSA

Much ado has been made about encryption lately.

And on some level, you probably understand it.

Sort of.

You might know, for instance, that the FBI and Apple have tangled over it. (Apple won.) Most large companies like Google and Facebook support Apple's position.

And that encryption keeps your "stuff" safe from prying eyes.

The problem is that the idea of privacy is just that these days -- an idea.

"The way technology is woven into our daily lives, you can't do without it," Amy Danker, an employee at Epic Wines and Spirits, told the Oakland Tribune in a recent interview. "So what's your other option? Are you gonna go back to a pager? I just assume that all my private information is already available through my IP ad-dress.

You don't even think privacy exists, because it doesn't anymore, right?"

Natalie Plotnikova agrees, saying the arm of the law is getting too long. "I don't really like it," Plotnikova told the Oakland Tribune as she waited to be cleared through security at the Federal Building in San Jose. "I don't want the government to be able to use my phone to see my information."

This, say experts, is why encryption is necessary and important -- especially in our current mobile, on-the-go environ-

ment, where everything you do is done on smartphones. By having your information scrambled so that only the person you are sending it to can see it, your privacy is maintained and your information remains secure.

To that end, technology from a company called VirnetX -- which created an app called Gabriel, that uses encryption technology derived from a CIA national security program -- may be the answer.

The Gabriel app, available at the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store, was designed and built with personal privacy and security as a foundational principle.

For just $10 to $15 per year, users can take advantage of the Gabriel app and benefit from uncompromising encryption security when they talk, video chat, text, email

or share photographs or documents.

No one will be able to see, hear or intercept your communications except for the party you're in contact with because Gabriel does not transmit or store data with any third party. It's personto-person, end-to-end encryption that all but eliminates hacking possibilities.

Other benefits include: • Making free voice or video calls or sending instant messages to other Gabriel members.

• Receiving spamless email.

• Sharing pictures or files that can't be intercepted.

For more information, or to download Gabriel, please visit www.gabrielsecure.com.

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Delivering the Goods: Michelin Honors Unsung Holiday Heroes moving."

NewsUSA As you race from store to store, wrap your presents and prepare your holiday meals, consider these facts and take just a moment to appreciate those who work With holidays fast approaching, it's easy to get caught so hard to make your holidays special: up in the hustle and bustle of buying gifts, and food for get-togethers, parties and holiday dinners. Rarely * 98 percent of the farms in the U.S. are familyoperated. do we take time to think about how these items -- that will be long remembered (or forgotten) after * Agricultural production accounts for 50 percent of the holidays are over -- got to the store, market, and all U.S. land. ultimately to your home. * 30 million shipping containers move through U.S. Michelin North America, America's leading tire com- ports each year. pany, is asking people to take a minute to reflect and * $1.6 billion in sales is what experts predict U.S. recognize the behind-the-scenes workers who make consumers will spend online this season. the holidays possible and memorable for so many * 3.4 million truckers will average 500 miles a day families. and work 365 days a year to ensure that your packFrom the farmers who provide the ingredients for ages arrive safe and sound at your doorstep. holiday meals, to the port workers who unload our "As you bustle from store to store and gather with presents and the truckers and package couriers who family and friends, please take a minute this holiday deliver them, Michelin says it is honored to provide tires to those critical workers who "keep our economy season to think about the many people who help Contributed Article

move the food and goods that contribute to your family's special holiday memories across the miles and keep the roads and highways safe," says Ralph Dimenna, chief operating officer for Michelin Americas Truck Tires Division. "These are the ones who 'keep things moving' under all kinds of weather and driving conditions."

For more information, visit www.michelinmedia.com.

Yes, Olivia, There Is a Santa, and He's Calling You fly through the sky carrying a heavy sleigh may well be the same kind of thinking required for imaginNewsUSA ing a solution to global warming or a way to cure a disease."

Think there's almost a conspiracy out there to Which is where a website called www.PackageFromsquelch your child's belief in Santa Claus? TechnolSanta.com comes in. ogy can help you fight back.

First started a decade ago as a pure labor of love For years the big guy in red has had to contend with by the husband-and-wife team of Dale and Carey aggressive pushback from the PC crowd who apparGruber operating out of their home in suburban ently wish he'd just pack up his sleigh and stay home Washington Township, Michigan, the business has in the North Pole. Department stores were pressured grown to the point where it now includes a 21st-cento nix their Santa stand-ins. Schools changed their tury app -- downloadable at the iTunes and Android calendars to say "winter holidays" instead of ChristApp Stores -- that lets users worldwide personalize a mas. And let's not even talk about the damage done phone call to their kids from none other than Santa to his image by Billy Bob Thornton's "Bad Santa" himself. movies.

As in, say, "So! Olivia, I couldn't be prouder of you Santa, being Santa, could keep right on ho-hoing for being such a good girl! And I'll see you soon." when lesser immortals would've sicked their elves on And completing the effect for tech-savvy kids: Both them. their own and Santa's name and photo appear on But you? their smartphone's call screen (with the call shown as Clearly, just quoting pro-Santa experts like Professor originating from the "North Pole Workshop").

Jacqueline Woolley, chair of the Psychology Depart"The reason we continue to do this is that it ofment at the University of Texas at Austin, wasn't ten seems like there's an effort to take the joy out going to cut it. "Believing in impossible beings such of Christmas," explains Dale Gruber, who's also a as Santa Claus may exercise children's counterfactual graphic artist. "Whereas we think a child's innocent reasoning skills," she's written. "The kind of thinkbelief in Santa is something worth fostering." ing involved in imagining how nine reindeer could You can watch a video here. But know the site offers Contributed Article

three different packages at very affordable prices -all also include a letter from Santa and a personalized Santa video -- and feature items like Christmas cocoa, "genuine reindeer food," and a tin of Mrs. Claus' Famous Sugar Cookies.

In fact, so popular has PackageFromSanta.com become that celebrity fans like Sarah Palin, Bristol Palin, and reality TV star Kim Kolciak Biermann have taken to social media to sing its praises this Christmas season.

Think of it as Santa's ultimate ho-ho.

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Hate Vegetables? No Problem: 3 Ways to Sneak Veggies Into Your Diet!

Try where possible to use organic veggies and don’t be afraid to mix them with good old fashioned fruits.

Especially if you're dubious about the flavour as a veggie hater! Great combos like orange and carrot Okay so we all know for a healthy lifestyle we need to juice kept on a 2:1 ratio gives you excellent nutrition eat our veggies! These colourful bites of nutritiousness while masking the vegetable taste. are packed with all the goodness needed for a balIf you can't find organic fruits and vegetables, wash anced diet. Personally, I love a good veggie. Nothing them thoroughly with warm water to remove any excites me more on a plate than a beautiful brussel waxes or sprays sprout! But for some people, the vegetable is simply Before you start juicing, put the juice of half a lemon a no go area! So, one way to get the goodness every vegetable has to offer, is by sneaking it into your diet! in the collection container along with a couple of ice cubes, this minimises the oxidization and helps the Now, I know reading about brussel sprouts just made juice retain as many nutrients as possible. some of you gag, but in honesty getting your greens is When putting your veggies through the juicer, try super beneficial. If you are trying to lead a healthier alternating between hard and soft produce. So start lifestyle, getting enough vegetable into your diet is a off with a carrot and follow with a tomato. This will must. However, if you simply can't stomach them on get the most juice into your glass and help to stop the your plate, there are a couple of ways you can sneak juicer overheating. gthem into your diet which you may find more tolerable.

Try and drink your juice immediately for the most benefits. Plus freshly made juice is meant to be enjoyed as soon as it is made.

Juice Ideas: For a morning pick me up try a hand full of kale with 2 apples, tomatoes and one medium cucumber.

Or for a pre workout boost try 1 large stick of celery, 3 carrots, a beetroot and a chunk of ginger.

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By Jenny Abouobaia

1: Juicing Fresh vegetables are some of the best sources of nutrition and juicing them can be an excellent way to get all the vegetables you need into your diet. You can even mix specific combinations in order to create juices that do everything from give you more energy to offering a full body detox.

Fresh vegetable juice is packed with electrolyte minerals such as calcium and magnesium. These are super important for metabolism, stable blood sugar and numerous cellular processes throughout the body.

Instructions for Juicing:

2: Pickle Them Fermented foods are one of the best sources of probiotics. At this time of year, this good bacteria can be essential to maintaining a healthy immune system.

The best part is they are super easy to make at home.

Plus, although many people don’t long for a plate of boiled broccoli, they love the taste of a traditional dill pickle.

Fermented foods take from 1-3 weeks to make at home and can be made in large batches and enjoyed hot or cold. There are numerous versions of fermented vegetables such as: • Kimchi • Sauerkraut • Miso What You Need For Fermented Vegetables: Fermenting vegetables at home is pretty simple and needs minimal equipment. You will need some mason jars for storage along with your favourite vegetables (hard ones like cabbage, carrots, onions etc are preferable) and some salt water brine made with bottled water and sea salt.

3: Blend Them Can’t be bothered with juicing or pickling? Even easier is just sticking your veggies in a blender! This is the ultimate sneaky way for true veggie haters. If you like a morning or pre workout shake, you will be surprised at how much more beneficial it will become simply by adding a handful of spinach!

You can put this in a whey protein mix with some greek yoghurt and peanut butter for the ultimate pre workout punch. You won’t be able to taste the spinach amongst the other ingredients, but it might turn it an odd shade of green! But if you can power through an hour of lifting, I’m sure you can manage a strange coloured shake!

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Why Your Attic Is Key to Pre-Winter Roof Check-Ups Contributed Article NewsUSA - Sponsored by GAF

There's no need to risk breaking your neck this autumn when you've got a perfectly good attic.

Meaning what? Well, as any responsible homeowner surely knows, this is one of the two times each year when you're supposed to check the health of your roof. (Among other reasons, because it's key to a home's energy efficiency.) But who wants to be climbing a ladder 25 feet or so into the sky when the weather is turning sharply colder and nastier?

That's where your attic comes in.

According to Jason Joplin, program manager of the Center for the Advancement of Roofing Excellence, that space you're probably using mainly for storage can substitute, as a fallback, for the eyeball roof check normally recommended to be done every pre-winter and spring.

"Roofs actually create an insulated barrier that helps trap heat inside, and most attic spaces are located right below them," says Joplin. "That makes them perfect for spotting potential problem areas and damage without worrying about falling off a ladder."

Here's what to look for while you're up • there: • Water leaks. As sure as tweeting at 3 AM is generally a bad idea, it will soon storm. And when it does, shine a flashlight up in the attic to check not only for dripping water • and condensation, but also for water stains on the ceiling, walls

and floors. All signal that H2O is finding its way beneath your roof's shingles or behind its flashings.

Ventilation. "Think of the attic as the lungs of the house," advises Joplin. "It has to be able to breathe in order to function properly." Which is to say, vents stuffed with debris need to be cleared.

• Animal damage. You know those "If you see something, say something" homeland security ads?

Well, to avoid the havoc refugeseeking birds, bats, squirrels and raccoons can create, warning bells should likewise sound -- followed by a call to a pest-control pro -- if you spot any of these telltale signs: nests, droppings and gnawed wood, wires or insulations.

Structural problems. The mere hint of a sagging roof -- look up for this one -- could indicate potential structural weakness requiring professional repair.

And if prolonging your roof's life is your goal, experts say it pays to consult a professional roofing contractor who's insured and uses quality materials such as the latest triple-layer line of Glenwood Shingles -- the thickest of its kind, with an authentic wood-shake look -- from GAF, North America's largest roofing manufacturer. A free service that makes it easy to find a factorycertified contractor in your area can be found at gaf.com.

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A Date with Destiny: Video Games Teach Kids Life Lessons Contributed Article NewsUSA

It's an undeniable fact. Among cash, gift cards and the "toy of the moment," kids want to see video games under the Christmas tree. Rail against it all you want, that's the reality. But take heart, parents, today's video games can teach kids valuable life lessons not learned in a classroom.

For those that scoff at the idea that video games have value beyond hours of mindless entertainment, Sherry Turkel, a professor and researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology says, "think again.

"The games demand skills that are complex," Turkel told The Washington Post in an interview. "There is learning how to learn ? there is nothing mindless about mastering a video game."

One game that is getting attention for its complexity and teachable moments is Bungie and Activition's Destiny games, a bold world of action and adventure where kids are a Guardian of the last safe city on Earth. If you're a veteran and have followed the game from its inception, you may like the newest release, Destiny: Rise of Iron. If you're a newbie, Destiny -The Collection, contains five games in one collection, including the newest release from the award winning franchise. And best of all, it's available for just $59.99.

Still not convinced? The following skills are just a few underlying themes in the Destiny franchise that teach kids lessons outside of simple distraction: • Astronomy. The game offers a futuristic fictional scenario of our Solar System, where humans colonized other planets but were mysteriously brought to the brink of extinction (with known survivors now living in and defending Earth's last city from alien invaders).

• Problem solving and creativity. In Destiny, players not only fend off alien antagonists, but must also solve mysteries, create their own avatar race and class, and complete multiple tasks.

• Hand eye coordination. As a shooter-based game, Destiny features combat against an onslaught of alien enemy attacks from all angles.

• Team work. The game contains three-player strikes and six-player raids, requiring communication and teamwork.

• Socialization. Unlike other similar shooterbased games, Destiny does not have blood, gore, or adult content. Instead, the game is rated T for teen and focuses on sci-fi fantasy and discovery, making it a perfect game for parents and siblings as well. and Xbox One platforms.

Currently Destiny -- The Collection and Destiny: For more information, please visit www.destinytheRise of Iron are both offered on the PlayStation 4 game.com.

Too Much Stuff?

Give Kids Experiential Gifts This Holiday Season ful dishes. Following a recipe requires learning how to measure and getting familiar with fractions. If they want to double a recipe, they'll have to use NewsUSA multiplication and addition skills.

• Getting an EDGE on the competition. For a gift that encompasses If, like many parents, you struggle with what to get your kids for the holidays, science, technology, engineering AND math, look no further than Sylvan consider thinking outside the box and giving them gifts that will expand their Learning. A package of Sylvan EDGE classes will empower kids to lay the horizons. groundwork for future success and have fun while doing it. The combination Underscoring the importance of combining adventure and education, experts say of fun and academic mastery is unique. Whether it's designing a video game that school is much easier when kids can draw upon skills they've learned through from scratch after school, programming a LEGO robot on Saturdays, or outside experiences. engineering seriously cool super structures, your child will be learning something new every time and will be delighted to try the next series of courses as "Experiential gifts can teach a new, lifelong skill, provide a fun, new way to spend soon as they finish! family time, and build memories together in a way that no toy or gadget could," says Emily Levitt, vice president of Education for Sylvan Learning.

• Giving the gift of music. Music lessons are a great way to uncover a talent and passion that is both creative and math-based. From guitar to piano or To this point, Levitt encourages parents to get creative this holiday season, and maybe even the sax, you can give kids the option to choose which instrument give the gift of learning. to explore. Both music and math go hand-in-hand because they both involve "These kinds of gifts are special not just for your child, but for everyone who parpatterns, ratios, fractions, proportions, and memorization. ticipates. And I can't think of a better way to spend the holidays."

• Getting moving. Kids with a ton of energy will enjoy classes such as gymTo that end, here are a few holiday suggestions for parents that kids will not only nastics or rock climbing. These activities not only teach kids about the human love, but learn from as well: body, but are developmental sports, which require a progression of steps.

• The Science of Cooking. Your little chef will not only get to make and The skills needed in these activities can stimulate problem solving, math, and eat delicious food that they'll be able to recreate at home, but will learn how reading in school. to incorporate math, since this intrinsic skill is necessary for making flavorFor more information, please visit www.getsylvanedge.com.

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CHAUTAUQUA STAR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 09, 2016

Protect Yourself and Loved Ones From Influenza

sometimes even death. Even healthy children and adults can get very sick Chautauqua County Dept. of Health from the flu.

C “One of the greatest challenges we W National Influenza Vaccination Week face from the flu is the uncertainty of is December 4-10, 2016 and the Chau- the disease,” said Christine Schuyler, tauqua County Department of Health County Health and Human Services W and Human Services reminds everyone Commissioner. “Flu viruses are con- s that it is not too late to get vaccinated. stantly changing. Each flu season, dif- p With flu activity increasing and famferent flu viruses can spread, and they i ily and friends planning gatherings can affect people differently based on b for the holidays, now is a great time to their body’s ability to fight infection.” d get a flu vaccine if you have not gotten r vaccinated yet. The Centers for Disease Getting a flu vaccine is more conver nient than ever before. Vaccines are Control and Prevention recommends t available, for example, from your docthat everyone six months of age and U tor or local health department, and at older get a flu vaccine every season.

N many retail pharmacies. Many employh While seasonal flu activity varies, flu ers, schools, colleges and universities i activity usually peaks between Dealso offer flu vaccines. Moreover, the b cember and February, though activity annual vaccine supply continues to can last as late as May. As long as flu U grow, helping to ensure that enough activity is ongoing, it’s not too late to vaccine is available for everyone who e get vaccinated, even in January or later. wishes to be vaccinated. So when you’red An annual flu vaccine is the best way to out and about in your community and l protect against this potentially serious see signs offering flu shots, or when you s disease. Even if you have already been visit your doctor for a routine check-up, N sick with flu this season, it is still a good remember: the flu vaccine is the single R idea to get a flu vaccine. Flu vaccine best way to prevent the flu. “ protects against three or four different For more information about influenza s strains of the flu virus. or the flu vaccine, talk to your doctor, W Every year, flu spreads across the coun- pharmacist or other health care profes- U try, from person to person, family to sional, and visit http://www.cdc.gov/ p family, and community to community. flu. You can also call the Chautauqua w The severity of flu illness can vary from County DHHS, Public Health Division s mild to severe. When severe, flu compli- at 1(866) 604-6789 for more informa- C cations can lead to hospitalization and tion. m t t t o f l i s Confidential Outpatient w Mental Health & Drug Addiction/ p Chemical Dependency Services i Spanish Language Programming Available s c Daytime & Evening Appointments “ Dunkirk Health Center t l 338 Central Avenue, Suite 240 c v (716) 363-0018 o d L You’re not alone . . . call us today. U Contributed Article

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WCA Hospital And UPMC Integrate To Officially Form UPMC Chautauqua WCA Contributed Article WCA Hospital

WCA Hospital and UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center) are pleased to announce that WCA has integrated into the UPMC network to become UPMC Chautauqua WCA to deliver world-class health care for the residents of Jamestown and its surrounding communities. The integration became official on December 1.

UPMC Chautauqua WCA is the first New York State hospital and the first hospital outside of Pennsylvania to integrate with world-renowned UPMC, based in Pittsburgh.

UPMC is one of the country’s largest provider-led integrated health care delivery and finance systems and as a leading academic medical center is consistently ranked in the prestigious U.S. News & World Report annual Honor Roll of America’s Best Hospitals.

“We are now positioned to become stronger than ever,” said Betsy T. Wright, FACHE, president/CEO, UPMC Chautauqua WCA; and vice president UPMC Hamot. “Today, we begin our formal integration and shared vision to strengthen UPMC Chautauqua WCA as the region’s premier provider of health care well into the future. This exciting new integration with UPMC and UPMC Hamot is the culmination of a five-year process of assessing the future of health care for Jamestown and to meet the challenges of today’s evolving health care industry. Our 131-year tradition of service and excellence will continue as we deliver care to this community and provide even greater opportunity moving forward to offer additional specialty services and programs. World-class care is now within our residents reach.”

“We are pleased to welcome WCA into the UPMC network because WCA leaders have long shared our vision and commitment to extend UPMC’s advanced clinical excellence to residents of this region and compassionately deliver that care close to home.” said Leslie C. Davis, senior vice president UPMC; and executive vice president

and chief operating officer, Health Services Division, UPMC. “Through our strong hospital and provider network, UPMC has a winning track record of successful affiliations with outstanding hospitals like WCA that remain firmly dedicated to serving their communities.”

UPMC Chautauqua WCA will continue to operate as an acute-care community hospital providing high-quality inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department services to the Chautauqua County region. As part of the signed agreement, UPMC will invest at least $25 million over the next 10 years to support WCA’s mission. UPMC has also agreed to relieve WCA’s debt and cover its pension obligations, freeing up significant additional monies for WCA development.

“This is a big win for our community,” said Steve Kilburn, chair of the WCA Hospital Board of Directors and newly appointed board member, UPMC Chautauqua WCA. “At a time when hospitals across New York State are challenged with unprecedented pressures, our local hospital has joined a world-class healthcare system. As a result of this integration, we believe that our hospital will be stronger and

that services will grow in the years to come. We owe a debt of gratitude to Betsy Wright and to our committed hospital leaders and board members for their foresight and hard work in helping us achieve this remarkable accomplishment for our region. I believe that a strong, sustainable future for healthcare in our community begins today, and I look forward to our patients, employees, and fellow community members experiencing the advantages that this integration brings.”

The integration will: • Preserve and grow services, programs, and access to local health care • Create efficiencies in resource utilization • Promote and enhance high-quality of care for southern Chautauqua County • Sustain UPMC Chautauqua WCA as a strong, financially viable hospital Since signing a strategic affiliation agreement in 2012, WCA and UPMC Hamot have already experienced a long-standing and mutually beneficial collaboration.

“This partnership has flourished, resulting in our exciting announcement today,” said Jim Fiorenzo, president of UPMC Hamot. “I am proud to have led UPMC Hamot in its work with the amazing teams at WCA. We are eager to further share our strengths and resources to advance patient care, assist in retaining and recruiting outstanding physicians, and upgrade facilities and infrastructure, including rapidly advancing information technology.”

The combined governance of UPMC Chautauqua WCA, UPMC, UPMC Hamot will result in a regionally-coordinated approach to maximize efficiencies and align resources to deliver a comprehensive complement of specialized health care services locally.

“I am so proud of the dedication of our engaged medical staff and loyal employees and volunteers who provide exceptional health care to those we are so privileged to serve,” Ms. Wright said.

“On this commemorative day, we celebrate the preservation and growth of a vital community asset and our premier local health care delivery system, now with a new name, UPMC Chautauqua WCA.”

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CHAUTAUQUA STAR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 09, 2016

Allen Park Women’s Club to Host Christmas Caroling Event Contributed Article Allen Park Women’s Club

The Allen Park Women’s Club will once again host its annual Christmas Caroling Community Event. There is no charge for this family-friendly, fun celebration.

There will be horse drawn carriage rides, visits with Santa Claus, hot cocoa and cookies, and caroling around an open fire. The Jamestown High School A’ Cappella Madrigal Singers will commence the caroling, where guests can sing-along or simply soak up the Christmas spirit. The

From left to right: The Allen Park Women’s Club officers Sandy Forsberg, Sandy Gullotti, Shannon Neubauer, Carol Drake, Carol Winterburn, Cindy DiNapoli; committee chair, Hillary Meyer, and Audene Jarosz.

Allen Park Women’s Club hopes that area residents come out to enjoy and share in a special evening of traditional Christmas cheer. The Women’s Club would like to extend its

thanks to Tim Horton’s for donating the hot cocoa and to the Jamestown City Parks Department for the open fire preparation.

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Easy Ways to Make Your Media Space More Enjoyable Contributed Article NewsUSA

The holiday season is right around the corner, which makes this the perfect time to spruce up your home before entertaining friends and family. Whether your guests are coming just to watch the big game or to stay for an extended period of time, your media space will no doubt be a popular gathering spot.

The American Lighting Association (ALA) suggests a few ways to enhance everyone's viewing experience.

No matter what kind of space you have, whether it's a dedicated media room, a simple TV nook or something in between, the fundamental components are comfort and appropriate lighting. For the majority of homeowners, most media-related activity takes place in a multi-use space, which means the lighting must have the flexibility to go from everyday activities to TV viewing.

"One of the primary design objectives in a media space is to create the ability to achieve multiple and varied types of experiences, and lighting provides the key element to achieve that goal," says Joe Rey-Barreau, AIA, IES, education consultant for ALA and associate professor at the University of Kentucky's School of Interior Design.

Three necessary elements for the ultimate media viewing experience are the source of light, types and placement of light fixtures, and the use of

smart dimmers.

Light source Keep in mind that natural light from outside is as influential as light from indoor fixtures. Multipurpose spaces generally have windows, which create the need to control that light during the daytime as well as at night when even minor reflections can be distracting.

Erik Anderson, national sales manager for Lutron Electronics Co., says that when it comes to lighting, "the sun is light bulb number one." He suggests using motorized shades, which can be retrofitted to an existing window, as a convenient and effective way to manipulate ambient light. It is important to consider where your light is coming from as well as the time of day and season, which affect not only the amount of incoming light, but also the angle and intensity of the light.

Fixture type and placement The types of fixtures used in a dedicated media room are different from those typically used in a family room. Selecting fixtures for any type of media space can be confusing. To get it right, your best bet is to con-

sult with a professionally trained lighting consultant at an ALA-member showroom.

Smart dimmers Using dimmers may seem like a no-brainer, especially considering they are easy to install and highly impactful. New wireless smart dimmers simply attach to a wall or sit on a tabletop. Anderson explains that Lutron's Caséta Wireless dimmers are designed for simple, do-it-yourself installation. The inexpensive devices can be synced with a phone to control the lights, window shades and room temperature from a remote location.

"It can be inconvenient to turn each thing on and off every time you enter or leave a room," says Anderson. "With Lutron's Caséta Wireless, you can pre-set it to adjust everything at once, so that it all comes to life with one press of a button."

For more ideas and advice for improving your media viewing experience while maintaining functionality in your multi-use space, stop by your local ALA-member lighting showroom or visit AmericanLightingAssoc.com.

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26 ENTERTAINMENT Ongoing Events SATURDAYS Cross Roads Farm & Craft Market 9:00am - 5:00pm 6017 Sherman-Westfield Rd. 716.326.6278

Fredonia Winter Farmers Market 10:00am - 1:00pm Masonic Forest Lodge, Fredonia 716.680.2844

Horse Drawn Carriage Rides 6:00pm - 9:00pm Webb’s Captain’s Table 716.753.3960

NOV 25 JAN 21 DEC 3 APRIL 9

DEC 9 DEC 10 DEC 10 DEC 11 & DEC 18

“Space Age Christmas” Holiday Exhibit 10:00am - 4:00pm Fenton History Center 716.664.6256

Focus on Nature XIV

Tuesday - Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm Sunday 1:00pm - 5:00pm Closed Monday & Holidays Roger Tory Peterson Institute 716.665.2473

CRYB Presents: The Nutcracker Friday 7:30pm Saturday 2:00pm Reg Lenna Center for the Arts 716.484.7070

Breakfast with Santa

7:30am - 10:30am Peek’n Peak Resort & Spa 716.355.4141

SATURDAYS Winter Lights at Audubon & SUNDAYS 5:30pm - 8:30pm

DEC 17 JAN 7

Audubon Community Nature Center 716.569.2345

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On the Schedule

Weeks Of December 9 - December 22, 2016 DEC 9 DEC 10

Senior Show: “Taking Off”

12:00pm - 6:00pm Jesse Marion Art Gallery, SUNY Fredonia

DEC 11

2:00pm - 4:00pm McClurg Museum 716.326.2977

Little Explorers

10:00am - 12:00pm Audubon Community Nature Center 716.569.2345

DEC 14

11:00am - 3:00pm Jamestown Erie Gateway Train Station 716.484.2624 ext 203

Moonlight Madness Sale 5:00pm - 9:00pm Stagecoach West 1.800.648.1121

2nd Annual Christmas in the Vineyards

DEC 16

Decorating with Greens

DEC 17

1:00pm - 3:00pm Audubon Community Nature Center 716.569.2345 1:00pm 1891 Fredonia Opera House 716.679.1891 5:45pm - 8:15pm Fenton History Center 716.664.6256

Public Skate to Benefit the Jackson Center 7:30pm - 9:30pm Northwest Arena 716.483.6646

1:00pm - 3:00pm Double DAB Riding Stable 716.736.4418

4:00pm Reg Lenna Center for the Arts 716.484.7070

DEC 20

December Wine & Dine Tasting Event 6:00pm - 9:00pm The White Carrot, Mayville 716.269.6000

Popeye’s Christmas Party 1:00pm - 4:00pm Just Pets, Irving 716.934.2780

Pony Rides with Santa

Home for the Holidays: Christmas at The Reg

Live at the Met: L’Amour de Loin

Holiday Candlelight Tours

Winter Lights at Audubon Adults ONLY Night

5:30pm - 8:30pm Audubon Community Nature Center 716.569.2345

Christmas in the Village 12:00pm - 8:00pm Chautauqua Ave, Lakewood 716.763.8557

Poinsettia Pops WNY Chamber Orchestra 7:30pm Reg Lenna Center for the Arts 176.484.7070

Santa Express

12:00pm - 5:00pm Grape Discovery Center 716.326.2003

Chautauqua County Historical Society Holiday Open House

DEC 21

Martz Observatory Public Open House 7:30pm - 10:30pm Martz Observatory 716.569.3689

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Winter Lights at Audubon Even More Exciting in 2016 pond, and puppet theatre.

Winter Lights is 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday, December Audubon Community Nature Center 17; Thursdays and Fridays, December 22, 23, 29, and 30; and Friday and Saturday, January 6 and 7. AdAs if 14 lasers and more than 10,000 LED lights missions are $10, $8 for Friends of the Nature Center along a luminary-lit trail weren’t enough, Winter and children 3-15, and free for children 2 and under.

Lights at Audubon is adding even more to this year’s Opening night is adults-only on Friday, Decemspectacular show. ber 16, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. It includes live music by The Audubon Community Nature Center’s merger of Smackdab plus beer and wine. Admission that evenature with cutting edge technology is a special treat ning is $25 or $20 for Friends of the Nature Center. because YOU get to control your experience. Interac- Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, and other interest youngtive LED lights, including a drum that changes lights sters can earn the right to buy a fun patch at Winter in the building, firefly lasers and animal quiz boards, Lights. Patches are available for $3 on a first-come, create a new twist on light shows. first-served basis. Visit the Welcome Desk at the Extending over four weekends this year, Winter Nature Center when you arrive for a list of requireLights is adding an interactive video, where visitors ments. can push a button to add new characters to an 8’ by For a Winter Lights preview on Youtube, check 4’ screen with a video of an underwater pond. Local out www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UtZsrIckuc. artist Gary Peters is creating the interactive animaThe creation of Winter Lights is a collaboration tion that will be projected outside. between Audubon staff and Steve French, President You can expect to walk about a half mile on a paved and Principal Engineer at Volt Vision in Warren, and ice-free trail, stop to control lights, warm up at Pennsylvania. Audubon especially thanks Everyday’s the fire at the halfway point, and gasp at the finale at True Value for donating 1,000 feet of wire to help the Blue Heron Overlook. permanently wire the show.

Brownies, oranges, snacks, hot chocolate, and coffee To learn more, call (716) 569-2345 or click on Events are available to purchase inside. The indoor exhibits under Programs & Events at auduboncnc.org. will also be open, with live animal displays, a fishing The Audubon Community Nature Center is at 1600 Contributed Article

You have four weekends during this holiday season to experience the fairyland of Winter Lights at the Audubon Community Nature Center. Walk the trails lit by luminaries while stopping throughout at interactive stations, warm up at the outdoor fire, and gasp at the finale at the Blue Heron Overlook. Then come inside for snacks and hot beverages, exhibits, and more.

Riverside Road, one-quarter mile east of Route 62 between Jamestown, New York, and Warren, Pennsylvania.

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STEELERS CONTINUE TO ADJUST TO NEW LEAGUE; TIE DEPEW rebound and buried the puck in the back of the net.

The Steelers held that 2-0 lead into the second period before The Dunkirk-Fredonia Steelers Depew’s Zach Barlow found famously won a High School space in the defense and fired Club Hockey League state title home his team’s first goal of the last year. That team got hot at game. the right time and won some “A 2-0 lead is a tough lead,” thrillers late in the regular Bishop noted. “You can’t let up season and into the playoffs. at all. We have lots of guys who This season, the Steelers work really hard to keep the stepped up to a new, more spot that they have. We have competitive league and have some guys who haven’t quite had mixed results after five gotten that message yet. This league games. In starting the was a great game to have us season 2-2-1, the team has learn a lesson that we need to shown it can compete with the play hard for three periods.” best, but also that it has a lot to Barlow’s tally was the lone goal work on. of the second period despite “We’re in early December several opportunities on both and I see improvement with sides. every game,” head coach Dr. Both teams would find further Jay Bishop said. “I learned a offensive success quickly in the lot about our resolve and who third period, however. Barlow wants to play and deal with knotted the game at 2-2 less adversity. We’re going to deal than a minute into the period. with adversity all season. You Yet before the Depew bench have to be able to come back could even finish celebratwith goals and that’s what ing, Chris Buchanan gave the we’ve been doing.”

Steelers the lead right back On Sunday morning, the Steel- with his lamp-lighter. ers showed some of that resolve “I give the guys a lot of credit,” in Steele Hall against Depew.

Bishop continued. “We battled Taylor Mattoon tallied the back and answered their goals first goal of the game when he with goals of our own.” gave the Steelers an early lead with his backhand goal. Ryan Depew regained the momentum with a goal from Zach Thompson doubled that to a Maczmarek that tied the score 2-0 Dunkirk-Fredonia lead at three. Shortly after that when he recovered his own

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goal, Barlow completed the hat trick with his third goal of the game to give Depew a 4-3 lead.

Luckily, that previously mentioned resolve was evident as the Steelers refused to roll over in front of their home fans. As time waned, Mike Meredith buried the game-tying goal.

As frantic as the third period was until that point, it seemed likely that one of the teams would find a way to score

the game-winner in the last few minutes of regulation.

Dunkirk-Fredonia even went on a power play but was unable to net the go-ahead goal – in fact, Depew came close to getting the job done short-handed.

The game went to a 4-on-4 sudden death overtime period to decide the winner, but again neither team could muster the game-winner. Just like the majority of the game – in CONTINUED ON PAGE 32

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Who Is The Real MVP?

By Stefan Gestwicki Star Sports Editor

In some NFL seasons, the Most Valuable Player award would have already been all but *These rankings come from a panel of one. Don’t agree with clinched by someone havmy rankings? Send me your thoughts at stefang@starmg.co. ing a remarkable statistical year.

1) Chicago Blackhawks 17-8-3 Marian Hossa already has more goals (14) Last year, there wasn’t much of an argument for this season than last (13). anyone but Cam Newton.

2) Montreal Canadiens 17-6-3 During Peyton’s ManThey treaded water on a five-game road ning 55-touchdown seatrip (2-2-1). Time for a run. son in 2013, he had the MVP locked up by Week 3) Pittsburgh Penguins 16-7-3 5 or so. Aaron Rodgers Crosby and Co. have tallied 19 goals durand Tom Brady have ing a three-game win streak. both had MVP seasons 4) St. Louis Blues 15-7-4 that left little room for discussion.

A nifty 8-1-1 run has put St. Louis right near the top of the West.

This year, however, you could make an argument 5) Columbus Blue Jackets 15-5-4 for about 10 different Third in scoring and third in scoring deplayers and not be wrong. fense – recipe for success.

The fun (and also in6) New York Rangers 17-9-1 furiating) thing about Alternating wins and losses for the past discussing MVPs in nine has dropped NY a couple slots. sports is that there are no real guidelines on how to 7) San Jose Sharks 15-9-1 judge value. Is Player A Six wins in seven games is a welcomed the MVP because they point explosion for Sharks. threw more touchdowns?

8) Washington Capitals 14-7-3 Is Player B the MVP The offense finally showed signs of life and because their team won more games? Is Player C Holtby’s been a wall lately. the MVP because they 9) Philadelphia Flyers 15-10-3 did more with fewer Doubt them if you wish, but the Flyers are weapons surrounding rolling with six in a row. them?

10) Ottawa Senators 15-9-2 The Most Valuable Player award isn’t (or Even after Penguins torched him, nice to at least shouldn’t be) all see Craig Anderson back in net. about stats. That’s what 11) Boston Bruins 15-10-1 the Offensive Player of The search for a backup continues. Team the Year is for. Sure, it’s is 1-6 when Rask doesn’t start. less distinguished, but 12) Minnesota Wild 12-8-4 The 8th place Wild actually have the best goal differential (+15) in West.

13) Edmonton Oilers 14-10-4 Only nine players have more points than McDavid has assists (25).

14) Nashville Predators 12-9-4 The once dominant power play is just 1-for-16 in the past five games.

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My vote for NFL MVP (as of before Week 13’s games) would go to Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan. (AP Photo)

there is a difference between “best” and “most valuable.”

If you took a player off of their team, how big of an effect would it have?

In that regard, you can sometimes make a solid argument for a player that got injured. Remember in 2013 when Rodgers got hurt and the Packers totally fell apart?

If that didn’t prove just how valuable he is to the Packers, nothing will.

Basically what I’m saying is that the MVP is an almost totally subjective award. If you can make a solid argument for a certain player, I’m not going to say you’re wrong. But this is my space (not to be confused with MySpace), so here are the top candidates as far as I’m

concerned: DEREK CARR, QB, Oakland Raiders — The Raiders are probably the league’s most pleasant surprise this season. In Carr’s three seasons as a starter, the team has seen an increase in wins from three to seven to nine (and counting). He continues to get better every week. Thanks to a 22-to-5 TD:INT ratio, Carr is sporting a nifty 100.5 passer rating. He’s also led several fourthquarter comebacks while keeping his calm and truly looking like the team general out on the field. It’s exactly what you want from your quarterback. Carr has certainly been helped by having two “Number 1” receivers in Amari Cooper and Michael Crabtree, but to his credit, he’s spread the ball around and taken advantage of those weapons.

EZEKIEL ELLIOT, RB, Dallas Cowboys — Having already locked up the NFL Rookie of the Year award weeks ago, Elliot has seemingly set his sights on the MVP.

The first-year runner from Ohio State leads the league in rushes, yards and rushing touchdowns.

He’s averaging over 100 yards per game and just a shade under 5 yards per carry. He also has over 300 yards receiving.

You can say that Dallas is running him into the ground, but that’s their future problem. Right now, no player has the rushing stats that Elliot boasts. The argument against Elliot is that he’s running behind the league’s unquestioned best offensive line. People like to say that anyone could run behind that line. I don’t buy it. Elliot is special.

DAK PRESCOTT, QB, Dallas Cowboys — The second of Dallas’ two stud rookies is having an outstanding season. He just doesn’t turn the ball over. That’s a rare trait for a rookie quarterback (or any quarterback for that matter).

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WHO IS THE REAL MVP?, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 30 seems to have ended. As good as Dak has been, if your team has two MVP candidates, are either really the MVP? If you take one away, the other is still there. Plus again, he’s playing behind a virtually impenetrable line. For that reason, I wouldn’t vote for either Cowboys rookie, though I certainly acknowledge how amazing each player has been – I’m not a Cowboys hater by any means.

MATT RYAN, QB, Atlanta Falcons — Matty Ice ranks third in the NFL in passing yards yet is all the way down at 15th in passing attempts. He’s been insanely efficient and leads the league by a wide margin in yards per attempt. He’s also tossed 26 touchdowns against just six picks. “But Stefan, he has Julio Jones.”

That’s true, but quick, name his No. 2 receiver. Name Atlanta’s leading rusher. Name Atlanta’s tight end. If you came up with Mohamed Sanu, Devonta Freeman and Jacob Tamme (though Austin Hooper has more yards), then you’re a hopeless fantasy football player or a die-hard Falcons fan. The bottom line is that Ryan has been just awesome in his ninth year in the NFL. TOM BRADY, QB, New England Patriots — Make no mistake, what Brady is doing to the NFL at age 39 is remarkable. His 18:1 TD:INT ratio is hard to even fathom. He’s throwing for over 300 yards per game with a passer rating of 116.7 – tops in the league. Look at his weapons. Minus Gronkowski, this is a cast of misfits. Chris Hogan is his best wide receiver, for goodness sake. If you somehow still don’t think Brady is the Greatest of All Time, you’re only fooling yourself. There’s an odd argument against Brady, though. As good as he is, the team still went 3-1 when he was suspended for the first four games of this season. If Jacoby Brissett can win NFL games, how much of a difference does Brady really make? That argument is laughable, but I still don’t think a player that was suspended for four games should win the MVP. HONORABLE MENTION: Matthew Stafford, QB, Detroit Lions; Drew Brees, QB, New Orleans Saints; Aaron Rodgers, QB, Green Bay Packers — These three quarterbacks are the hearts and souls of their teams.

Take any of them away and their teams crumble. For Brees and Rodgers, it’s simply sustained excellence, but Stafford is seemingly finally putting it all together this season. The former No. 1 overall pick is playing his best football in 2016 and has the Lions atop the NFC North.

Honestly, there are probably more guys that could make this list. Von Miller is having another amazing season. LeSean McCoy has been the entirety of the Buffalo Bills offense. Plus, a lot can change in the final few weeks of the season. For now, my choice would be Matt Ryan.

Stefan Gestwicki is the sports editor of the Chautauqua Star. Comments on this article or any other can be sent to stefang@ starmg.co.

Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame Announces 2017 Inductees number of CSHOF inductees to 183.

Tickets for the induction dinner are priced at $50. 2017 banquet The Board of Directors of the reservations can be made by callChautauqua Sports Hall of Fame ing chairman Chip Johnson at is proud to announce the induct716-485-6991. ees who will comprise the Class Paul Cooley of 2017. The living inductees are • born 1935, 58-year resident of Paul Cooley, Jake Ensign, Chautauqua County, lives in Charlie LaDuca, Sammy Gerry LaMancuso, Deb Palmer, Bob Patterson, Dave Polechetti, • 50+ years IAABO basketSam Restivo, Michael Sayers ball official; 35+ years Little and Maceo Wofford; and the deLeague & Babe Ruth umpire ceased honoree is Francis “Doc” • coach at Cassadaga Valley Malinoski.

Central: softball, baseball, These eleven individuals will be track formally inducted at the CSHOF’s • 1999 Post-Journal Softball 36th Annual Banquet, Monday, Coach of the Year; led CVCS February 20, 2017, at the Laketo NYS Final Four wood Rod and Gun Club. The new honorees will bring the total • 55+ years volunteer at Gerry Contributed Article CSHOF

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Rodeo, over 20 as media coordinator coached Little League, Babe Ruth and American Legion baseball in Gerry played 35 years of softball in Church League and Fireman’s League Grape Belt Hall of Fame

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NHL PRESEASON POWER RANKINGS, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 30 15) New Jersey Devils 12-7-6 They’re the only team with no regulation losses at home (8-0-2).

16) Anaheim Ducks 12-9-5 Center Ryan Getzlaf’s 20 assists rank second only to McDavid.

17) Detroit Red Wings 13-11-3 Six of the last eight games have gone to OT. Will extra minutes catch up?

18) Calgary Flames 14-13-2 Does Johnny Gaudreau’s return actually make this a team to watch?

19) Tampa Bay Lightning 14-11-2 No regulation wins in the past six (1-4-1) is reason for concern.

20) Los Angeles Kings 13-10-2 A nine-game road trip looms starting December 13 in Buffalo.

21) Buffalo Sabres 10-10-6 A 3-1-1 record since Jack Eichel returned can’t be a coincidence.

22) Toronto Maple Leafs 10-9-5 Five goals in the past five games – Auston Mathews is heating up.

23) Florida Panthers 12-11-4 They clearly can’t afford to have Marchessault miss much more time.

24) Winnipeg Jets 13-13-3 Is it fair to compare Patrik Laine to Alex Ovechkin yet?

25) Dallas Stars 10-11-6 Thank goodness for automatic wins against the likes of Colorado.

26) Carolina Hurricanes 10-10-5 ‘Canes have killed 40 of the last 42 power plays. That’s impressive.

27) New York Islanders 10-10-5 They’re out of the rankings basement thanks to 4-0-1 stretch.

28) Vancouver Canucks 11-13-2 Let’s hope Phillip Larsen is okay – things more important than hockey.

29) Arizona Coyotes 8-13-4 Are they trying to chase down Colorado for the basement?

30) Colorado Avalanche 9-14-1 Six straight losses (five of them at home) is just embarrassing.

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UPS AND DOWNS: STEELERS CONTINUE TO ADJUST TO NEW LEAGUE; TIE DEPEW, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 29 which the Steelers outshot Depew 45-27 — DunkirkFredonia objectively outperformed Depew in the extra period.

“We try to practice every situation,” Bishop said about the 4-on-4. “I thought we did a tremendous job in overtime. We had our opportunities, we just need to capitalize.”

While of course the Steelers obviously would have preferred to come away with a win instead of a 4-4 tie, Bishop was optimistic. It’s still early in the season and the team has time to learn from its mistakes.

The team has already had several highlights this season that show that big things could be on the way.

Meredith netted six goals in a 11-1 win over West Seneca East. Sophomore goaltender Nick Novelli earned his first varsity win with a 3-2 victory over Buffalo.

Even in the team’s loss to Iroquois – the team the Steelers beat in the finals last year — the team’s top line of Meredith, Ryan Thompson and Chris Buchanan showed off its playmaking talent.

The team’s next home game will be against that Iroquois team that is quickly becoming a big rival. That game is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 17 at 4:15 p.m. at Steele Hall. The Steelers will host Depew again the next day at 3:00 p.m.

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“Pace Against Polio” 5k Held in Westfield Contributed Article Rotary Club of Westfield-Mayville

Over 30 participants ran or walked the “Pace Against Polio” 5k course in Westfield on the cool, damp morning of Nov. 26. Top overall finishers of this charity event, which was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Westfield-Mayville, were as follow: Jason Almeter (Westfield), top male youth and overall first place, with a time of 19:46; Noreen See (Indiana, PA), top female adult, 24:22; Matthew Damcott (Westfield), top male adult, 24:46; and Katie Almeter, top female youth, 30:00.

About his race experience, Jason Almeter said, “I participated in the race because I love to run and compete against others. I am always looking to improve my running skills, and my favorite part is trying to beat my own best times. The hill on this course made for good training!”

Katie Almeter, Jason’s sister, stated, “It was a fun race and I tried running my best, as it was for a good cause. It was cold, and the hills were hard, but after you crossed the finish line, you felt good about yourself!”

Top female adult participant Noreen See, who was visiting local relatives during the Thanksgiving weekend, said, “I’m always looking for a good race. I really like the course, because I was able to warm up before the hills, which came half way through the route. The course was not too challenging, and the finish was all downhill, so I had a bit better time than usual. I participated in this event beCONTINUED ON PAGE 35

Left to right: Adele Harrington, "Pace Against Polio" Event Chair, and top race finishers with their award certificates Katie Almeter, Jason Almeter, Noreen See and Matthew Damcott.

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High School Winter Sports Schedule BOYS SWIMMING AND DIVING

INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD (w/ Silver Creek)

(see, Panama)

BOYS BASKETBALL

Tuesday, Dec. 13 vs. Forestville, 7:30 p.m.

GIRLS BASKETBALL (see, Westfield)

WRESTLING (w/ Westfield, Panama) Wednesday, Dec. 14 vs. Fredonia, 6:00 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 12 at Catt-Little Valley, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 14 at Salamanca, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 15 vs. Cassadaga Valley, 7:30 p.m.

(see, Dunkirk)

BOWLING

Wednesday, Dec. 14 at Silver Creek, 4:00 p.m.

BOYS BASKETBALL

Monday, Dec. 12 at Southwestern, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 15 at Maple Grove, 7:30 p.m.

GIRLS BASKETBALL BOYS BASKETBALL

Tuesday, Dec. 13 vs. Pine Valley, 7:30 p.m.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Monday, Dec. 12 vs. Salamanca, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 16 at Catt-Little Valley, 7:30 p.m.

WRESTLING

BOYS BASKETBALL

BOYS BASKETBALL

BOYS SWIMMING AND DIVING

Friday, Dec. 9 at Westfield Winter Classic, TBA Saturday, Dec. 10 at Westfield Winter Classic, TBA Wednesday, Dec. 14 at Forestville, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 17 vs. Pine Valley, 12:30 p.m.

BOWLING

Saturday, Dec. 10 at Cheektowaga, 8:00 a.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 14 vs.

Franklinville, 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 17 at Fredonia State, 9:00 a.m.

BOWLING

Tuesday, Dec. 20 at Southwestern, 4:00 p.m.

WRESTLING

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Monday, Dec. 12 vs. Harbor Creek, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 15 vs. Gowanda, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 17 vs. Archbishop Walsh, 12:00 p.m.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Wednesday, Dec. 14 at Franklinville, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 16 at AlleganyLimestone, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 13 at Ellicottville, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 15 at Salamanca, 7:30 p.m.

BOYS SWIMMING AND DIVING

WRESTLING (w/ Cass. Val-

Wednesday, Dec. 14 at Chautauqua Lake, 6:00 p.m.

ley) Tuesday, Dec. 13 vs. Randolph, 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 14 vs. Southwestern, 6:00 p.m.

BOWLING

Tuesday, Dec. 13 at Chautauqua Lake, 4:00 p.m.

(see, Dunkirk)

WRESTLING

BOWLING

Wednesday, Dec. 14 at Chautauqua Lake, 4:00 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 16 vs. Dunkirk, 3:30 p.m.

BOYS BASKETBALL

Tuesday, Dec. 13 at St. Francis, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 13 at Brocton, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 15 vs. Westfield, 7:30 p.m.

BOYS BASKETBALL

Friday, Dec. 9 at Holiday Valley Tournament, TBA Saturday, Dec. 10 at Holiday Valley Tournament, TBA Tuesday, Dec. 13 vs. Westfield, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 16 at Southwestern, 7:30 p.m.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

GIRLS BASKETBALL

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Saturday, Dec. 10 at Holiday Valley Tournament, TBA Thursday, Dec. 15 at Southwestern, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 17 vs. Frewsburg, 2:15 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 19 vs. Falconer, 7:30 p.m.

BOYS SWIMMING AND DIVING (w/ Fredonia, et al.)

Tuesday, Dec. 13 at Olean, 5:00 p.m.

WRESTLING (w/ Forestville,

Silver Creek) Tuesday, Dec. 13 vs. Gowanda, 5:00 p.m.

BOWLING

Monday, Dec. 12 vs. Jamestown, 3:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 9 at Westfield, 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 10 at Westfield, TBA Wednesday, Dec. 14 vs. Clymer, 7:30 p.m.

BOYS SWIMMING AND DIVING (see, Dunkirk)

WRESTLING (see, Dunkirk)

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Saturday, Dec. 10 at Lancaster, 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 13 at Frontier, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 16 vs. Clarence, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 17 vs. Hamburg, 7:30 p.m.

BOYS SWIMMING AND DIVING

Tuesday, Dec. 13 vs. Frontier, 6:00 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 16 vs. Pioneer, 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 14 vs. Westfield, 7:30 p.m.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Saturday, Dec. 10 at Ellicottville, 12:30 p.m.

WRESTLING

Saturday, Dec. 10 at Northwest Arena, 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 14 at CattLittle Valley, 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 20 vs. Frewsburg, 7:30 p.m.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Saturday, Dec. 17 vs. Southwestern, 4:00 p.m.

BOYS SWIMMING AND DIVING (w/ Chaut. Lake)

Thursday, Dec. 15 vs. Dunkirk, 5:30 p.m.

WRESTLING

(see, Chautauqua Lake)

Wednesday, Dec. 14 vs. Frontier, 6:00 p.m.

INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD

Saturday, Dec. 10 at Fredonia State, 9:00 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 17 at Buffalo State, 8:00 a.m.

BOYS SWIMMING AND DIVING (w/ Southwestern,

Pine Valley) Tuesday, Dec. 13 vs. Panama, 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 15 vs. Olean, 5:00 p.m.

BOYS BASKETBALL

WRESTLING

Monday, Dec. 12 at Dunkirk, 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 14 vs. Southwestern, 3:30 p.m.

(see, Falconer)

BOYS BASKETBALL

Wednesday, Dec. 14 vs. Frontier, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 17 vs. Canisius, 7:00 p.m.

BOWLING

(see, Sherman)

BOYS BASKETBALL

BOYS BASKETBALL

BOYS BASKETBALL

Tuesday, Dec. 13 at Cassadaga Valley, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 16 vs. Panama, 7:30 p.m.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Tuesday, Dec. 13 vs. Westfield, 7:30 p.m.

F Saturday, Dec. 17 at Clymer, M 12:30 p.m.

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BOYS SWIMMING AND DIVING (see, Frewsburg)

BOYS BASKETBALL

Thursday, Dec. 15 vs. Clymer, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 17 at Westfield, 11:30 a.m.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Friday, Dec. 16 vs. Olean, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 17 vs. Sherman, 5:45 p.m.

BOYS BASKETBALL

Tuesday, Dec. 20 vs. Westfield, 7:30 p.m.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Tuesday, Dec. 27 at JCC Shootout, TBA Wednesday, Dec. 28 at JCC Shootout, TBA

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Family Martial Arts Center Holds Belt Advancement Ceremony Contributed Article Family Martial Arts Center

On Saturday November 19, several students were advanced to their next belt levels through The Family Martial Arts Center and the Kempo Karate Organization.

While building confidence and character skills in their journey, each student has

met several challenges, which include weapons training, ground defense training, physical conditioning, hand to hand defensive and offensive training and many other techniques and aspects of the Martial Arts. They have shown a large improvement in their growth and commitment at The Family Martial Arts Center.

“Congratulations to you all and I am so proud of your accomplishments in life and in the Dojo (studio),” Master Sensei Bill Matteson said.

For more information about any of the programs offered at The Family Martial Arts Center, please visit the new website www.thefamilymartialartscenter.com or call 680-1121 / 913-0397.

HIGH SCHOOL WINTER SPORTS SCHEDULE, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 34 BOWLING (w/ Clymer) Tuesday, Dec. 13 at Randolph, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 14 at Forestville, 4:30 p.m.

INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD (see, Dunkirk)

WRESTLING

Wednesday, Dec. 14 at Falconer, 6:00 p.m.

BOWLING

Wednesday, Dec. 14 at Jamestown, 3:30 p.m.

BOYS BASKETBALL Tuesday, Dec. 13 at Buffalo Academy of Science, 7:00 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 12 vs. Clymer, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 16 vs. Chautauqua Lake, 7:30 p.m.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

GIRLS BASKETBALL

BOYS BASKETBALL

Monday, Dec. 12 vs. Global Concepts, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 16 at Westfield, 7:30 p.m.

BOYS SWIMMING AND DIVING (see, Dunkirk)

From left to right: Sensei Jake Eckley, Kohai Sally Chen, Kohai Cameron Ninja Matteson, Master Sensei Bill Matteson, Sempei Gwen Skelly, Kohai Alex Cornell and Sensei Don LeBlanc.

Thursday, Dec. 15 vs. Chautauqua Lake, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 17 at Panama, 4:00 p.m.

BOYS SWIMMING AND DIVING (see, Frewsburg)

WRESTLING

BOYS BASKETBALL

Saturday, Dec. 17 vs. Maple Grove, 11:30 a.m.

GIRLS BASKETBALL (w/ Brocton) Friday, Dec. 9 at Westfield Winter Classic, TBA Saturday, Dec. 10 at Westfield Winter Classic, TBA Friday, Dec. 16 vs. Silver Creek, 7:30 p.m.

WRESTLING

(see, Dunkirk)

(see, Chautauqua Lake)

“PACE AGAINST POLIO” 5K HELD IN WESTFIELD, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 33 cause I like to support charities.” Matthew Damcott, top male adult participant, added, “I was told about the race by my running partner. To run in a race that would help someone that has a medical condition, such as polio, makes it even more important to participate. I thought the course was great, but challenging. I felt really excited to win!”

Each participant received a “goodie bag” of items, and those registered by Nov. 11 received an event tshirt. After the race, numerous lucky individuals were the winners of 15 Chinese auction items and baskets, and Beth Tarpley was named as the 50/50 winner.

Rotary Club of Westfield-Mayville “Pace Against Polio” Event Chair Adele Harrington reported, “For

our inaugural 5k race, we were delighted to have such wonderful community support. In addition, we had many corporate sponsors, which helped to make this charity event such a success.”

An estimate of the net proceeds from this event is $1,500, all of which will be donated to Rotary International’s PolioPlus Fund for its global efforts to fight and eradicate the crippling disease of polio.

Jim Wakeman, Rotary Club of Westfield-Mayville PolioPlus Challenge Chair and also Club Foundation Chair, stated, “Thank you to our race participants, sponsors, event chair Adele Harrington, and other Rotarians and friends of Rotary who helped at the

race and/or purchased a t-shirt. The money raised, when matched locally and at the Rotary International level, may buy 16,000 doses of polio vaccine for children.”

This Rotary Club gratefully acknowledges all of the generous sponsors of this charity event. The “Patriots Against Polio” $100 Sponsors were FairPoint Communications – Community First; Janet Greene; “Chautauqua Sunrise” with Doc Hamels; Westfield Women of the Moose #517; Mark Forbes; FairPoint Communications; Pinehurst Golf Club; Tracy S. Bennett, CPA; and The Parkview Café. The “Patrons Against Polio” $50 Sponsor was Dan Young, Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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CHAUTAUQUA SPORTS HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES 2017 INDUCTEES, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 31 Jake Ensign • born 1956, attended Westfield High, 60 year resident of Chautauqua County, lives in Busti • internationally acclaimed bow hunter • active mentor, teacher & promotor of hunting & conservation • one of less than 20 bow hunters to achieve North American Super Slam • took all 29 North American big game animals with a bow and arrow: 4 types of bears, 5 types of caribou, 5 types of deer, 3 types of elk, 3 types of moose, 4 types of deer, mountain goat, bison, antelope, musk ox, mountain lion • only person to take all 4 North American sheep with a bow in a single year Charlie LaDuca • born 1951, 42-year resident of Chautauqua County, lives in Fredonia • Grape Belt Hall of Fame, Cardinal O’Hara Hall of Fame • baseball coach Pine Valley 22 years: 12 league, 5 section & 3 Far West titles • 2007 Class D NYS champion and Coach of the Year • 4X Post-Journal Coach of the Year • Baseball field at Pine Valley named “Charlie LaDuca Field” • founder of Chautauqua Men’s Senior Baseball League • accomplished baseball & softball player with several area teams Sammy LaMancuso • born 1929, attended Jamestown High, 87 years in Chautauqua County, lives in Jamestown • auto racer for 4 decades (‘40s, ‘50s, ’60s, ‘70s) • competed at nearly 20 tracks in NY, PA & OH • scored wins at Penny-Royal, Skyline, Jamestown, Stateline & Eriez Speedways • subject of 2016 documentary movie “Sammy” • master mechanic, ambassador and promotor of stock car racing • Sammy LaMancuso Day at Stateline Speedway in 2010 – awarded lifetime pit pass Francis “Doc” Malinoski • born 1926, died 2014, lived in Chautauqua County 57 years • teacher, coach, athletic director at former Mayville Central for 27 years • Mayville gym named for Doc Malinoski in 1983

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Mayville Lakeside Park recreation director 31 years • pioneered 11 man football for Class C schools in 1960 • his teams won 5 league titles in football and 2 in basketball • won 49 consecutive track and field dual meets • captured 8 county and 6 section titles in track and field Deb Palmer • born 1951, graduate Chautauqua Central, nee Williams, 65 years in Chautauqua County, lives in Blockville • teacher, coach, athletic director at Panama Central 36 years • softball field at Panama named “Debbie Palmer Field” • softball coach 31 years: 380-202, 11 division and 4 section titles • volleyball coach 35 years: 388-248, 13 division, 3 section and 1 region championships • honored by Scholastic Coach magazine in 1987 • outstanding first baseman on many area softball teams Bob Patterson • born 1944, graduate Dunkirk High & SUNY Fredonia, 66 years in Chautauqua County, lives in Dunkirk • earned 10 letters in 5 sports in high school, played 3 varsity sports in college • City of Dunkirk Recreation and Youth Bureau Director 27 years • IAABO Basketball official 39 years • 30 year official of rec league softball, basketball, football, floor hockey & baseball • Dunkirk Babe Ruth stadium named “Bob Patterson Field” in 2008 • coached LL, BR and American Legion baseball; outstanding rec league player in basketball, touch football, fast and slo-pitch softball & racquetball Dave Polechetti • born 1950, graduate Dunkirk High, Jamestown Community College & SUNY Fredonia, 49 years in Chautauqua County • basketball coach at Fredonia High 21 years: 281180, 6 league, 2 section, 1 region title • 1992 Post-Journal Basketball Coach of the Year • softball coach at Fredonia High 20 years: 286116, 7 league, 5 section & 3 region titles • 2007 Post-Journal softball Coach of the Year

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served on Section VI basketball committee 19882011 • served on Section VI softball committee 19881994 Sam Restivo • born 1961, graduate of Jamestown High School, 55 years in Chautauqua County • first-team all-state football player in1979, Connolly Cup finalist • set Rich Stadium record for tackles in a game with 22 at 1979 Section VI final • received a full scholarship to D-1 powerhouse Florida State where he lettered three years, serving as a long snapper on special teams and splitting time at center • played in three college bowl games – Orange (1981), Peach (1983) and Gator (1984) • former JHS coach Wally Huckno calls him the “greatest football player in JHS history.”

• two-year starter JHS basketball, Section VI champs 1980 Michael Sayers • born 1954, graduate Fredonia Central, 62 years in Chautauqua County, lives in Lakewood • #1 ranked javelin thrower in the world in age group 60-64 - 49.97 meters (about 164 feet) • multiple medalist at senior games in javelin, discuss and shot put • 18-time senior games All-American • 1974 Division III All-American at SUNY Brockport for javelin • football and track & field at Fredonia Central; gymnastics and track & field at Brockport • active in track & field 1969 to present, 35-year Special Olympics volunteer Maceo Wofford • born 1979, 26 years in Chautauqua County, lives in Jamestown • scored the most points in Chautauqua County basketball history with 2,259 • Western New York Player of the Year 1997-98, second-team all-state class AA • three-time Post-Journal Player of the Year, threetime All-ECIC first-team all-star • set JHS record 53 points in a single game • holds JHS records for career points, assists &steals, is second in career rebounds • played 120 games at D-1 Iona College, 868 points, 2 NCAA Tourneys, team captain • has won 25 Gus Macker Tournament titles

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