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The Resource Center is well known for the benefit it brings to individuals and organizations across our region. For the month of December, their reach has extended into scenic downtown Lakewood to Ryder’s Cup coffee, where the work of talented artists is on display, and for sale, for all to see and enjoy. “Their work went up at the beginning of the month, and it will be on display until the end of December,” said Joyce Rothleder, owner of Ryder’s Cup. “It’s all for sale, too. It’s good to see them excited to see their work.” Kristen McNitt, who is also an instructor for The Resource Center, directs the Art Creations Program. She takes pride in her duties, and enjoys giving the program attendees an opportunity to display their work. “There are artists from five different sites that come together and work,” said McNitt. “Sometimes it’s one-on-one, and sometimes it’s a class of seven or eight.” McNitt uses her skills as an artist and also a special needs instructor to help each person tap into their talents. For the work currently on display at Ryder’s Cup,

Simplifying Christmas By Dodi Kingsfield Contributing Writer

I read an interesting blog the other day written by a mother that was fed up with the commercialism of the Christmas holiday and wanted to bring back the true meaning of Christmas for her family. To do this, she implemented a three present rule where no one in her family received more than three presents for Christmas. Three Artwork created by the Art Creations Program at The Resource Center is on display, and for sale, at Ryder’s Cup Coffee in Lakewood until the end of the month. These painting were created using coffee grounds, a presents were chosen as a symtechnique that involves sensory lessons for the artists. bol of the gifts that the three there’s a special ‘touch’ that goes As a successful small business on display, and they just love it.” Wise men gave to baby Jesus. Since Christmas is based on the with it – the paintings are created that’s developed a niche group There are prices attached to all Christian celebration of the birth from coffee grounds, fitting for of clients over time, Ryder’s the work that’s on display, but the of Jesus, this mother felt that by the Lakewood café. Cup welcomed the opportunity price only covers the cost of ma- linking the number and meaning “It’s a lesson that I came up with to promite the artwork and the terials. McNitt added that The of the Christmas presents to the years ago when I working on sen- Resource Center. Resource Center is currently ac- original meaning of Christmas sory projects,” said McNitt. “I try “We do things for each other,” cepting donations of any and all that her family could shift their to use as many things as possible said Rothleder. “They have artist art materials that she can use to attitude toward this holiday away that interact with touch, taste, shows and coffee meetings here, facilitate growth and assistance from the toys and advertising smell, sound and things like that; and we like to display their work. to the program members. campaigns back to what the holithings that use the abilities of the Some of the program members day was intended to celebrate. By individuals I work with.” have come in and seen their work COntinued On pg 2 reducing the volume of presents her family would receive, this woman significantly reduced the amount of money being spent on unnecessary items and the stress Homemade by Katy See A-5 Repowering Dunkirk related with such spending, allowing her family to focus their Senator Catharine Young comments on the ALSO WCA Sleep Center See A-6 holiday efforts on family, friends, Governor Cuomo’s recent announcement. Dunkirk Fredonia Swimming See B-1

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aRt, Continued fRom pg 1 week we are featuring “Boo.” He is a Pet of the Week This wonderful eight year old Miniature Pinscher.

He loves attention and likes to either be on your lap or right next to you. Boo is housebroken, seems fine with other small dogs and some bigger dogs, fine with cats and well behaved kids. He is also available for a Senior for Senior adoption. If you can find it in your heart to give this sweet boy a loving home, please stop by the Chautauqua County Humane Society’s Adoption Center at 2825 Strunk Road in Jamestown. Boo and lots of his dog and kitty friends are hoping to have a “furever” home by the holidays. For more information on Boo or any other pet, call (716) 665-2209 ext. 0. Give the gift of love this Christmas, adopt a pet!

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In addition to the artowkr, there is jewelry made by the class members that’s already been selling successfully. And, for the last minute shopper, special Resource Center Christmas Cards that support a wonderful cause. “The Christmas Cards are pictures of the artwork of the class members,” said McNitt. “They have biographies on the back of the artist, and they’re made with the help of the Creations Art Program staff.”

For more information on The Resource Center, or to donate art materials, contact Kristen.mcnitt@ resourcecenter.org or call 716-661-1076. Ryder’s Cup Coffee is open 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays. Grab a cup of coffee, admire the work and maybe find that perfect Christmas gift for the artist on your list.

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The Dunkirk Free Library, along with public libraries in Jamestown and Olean, will offer area residents the opportunity to learn basic computer skills starting Monday, January 6. Adults will meet for six two-hour sessions from 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays beginning January 6 through Jan. 17. Another six-part course covering the same material will start on Feb 3-14. The course is offered in cooperation with Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES with support from the New York State Library’s Adult Literacy Library Services grant program. “This will be helpful if you are wondering about the most basic computer questions,” according to Library Director Janice Dekoff.

The course covers computer terms, turning terminals on and off, using a mouse, navigating the Windows operating system, writing letters with Microsoft Word, and saving to different computer drives. Adults also learn how to set up, send and receive email and use the Internet for purposes such as job searching, research, shopping, etc. Instruction is free and open to the public. To register, call the Dunkirk Free Library, 536 Central Ave., Dunkirk, at 366-2511. The Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System is the grant recipient, with activities taking place in the public computer centers at three of its member libraries. Classes will also be offered through videoconferencing at the Olean Public Library and in person at Prendergast Library in Jamestown. For information about those sessions, call 372-0200 or 484-7135.

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Repowering Of dunkirk Announced NRG Energy filed a notice of intent with the New York Public Service Commission (PSC) to mothball units 1, 2, 3 and 4 of Dunkirk’s State Senator Catharine 635 MW coal plant in Young (R,C,I-57th DisMarch of 2012. The cost of trict) today enthusiastically operating with coal as an cheered the announced energy source had become repowering of the NRG uneconomic. Everyone’s coal-fired plant to a clean, hearts dropped because natural gas electricity gen- the ramifications were erating facility. enormous. The Payment“It’s a Christmas miraIn-Lieu-Of-Taxes (PILOT) cle. Everyone is bursting to the school district, city with joy because Governor and Chautauqua County Cuomo’s announcement totaled $8.4 million annuis the best gift ever for the ally. Losing that revenue is greater Dunkirk commulike a nuclear bomb explodnity. Not only has Dunkirk ing. The community would been saved from disaster, never recover,” Senator but we have a bright future Young said. now,” Senator Young said. Realizing the dire situa“We sincerely thank Gover- tion, leaders came together nor Cuomo for listening to to work towards a positive our voices and responding alternative. In July of 2012, by working out a soluSenator Young helped tion. Converting to natural organize business, civic gas will stabilize the tax and labor groups as well base and avert devastating as federal, local and state tax hikes and deep service elected officials to launch a cuts, retain and create jobs, coalition to support repowensure a reliable electricity ering NRG into a natural source to power our homes gas plant. and businesses, and give us Senator Young inserted cleaner air to breathe,” she language into the 2013-14 said. state budget that directed “Governor Cuomo has the PSC to consider broad shown bipartisan leadership by bringing all of the stakeholders to the table to reach a resolution that benefits all of the parties involved,” Senator Young said. “Getting to this point has been a long, hard road. I heard time after time over the past couple of years that repowering the plant was an impossible dream. We did not give up or give in. We believed that a miracle could happen,” Senator Young said. “The community came together with one voice and stood up to say that we needed to repower the plant because our future depended on it. So many people worked hard to make this happen, and I could not be prouder of the unity that everyone has showed,” she said. “The real possibility of the plant closing for good became apparent when Contributed Article

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economic and tax impacts, electricity system reliability, ratepayer savings and environmental benefits while determining the Dunkirk plant’s future. “Governor Cuomo and Assemblyman Andrew Goodell worked with the Senate to support the budget language that gave a framework for a solution. Their leadership set the path towards today’s victory,” Senator Young said. In June, Senator Young wrote a letter to then PSC Chairman Garry Brown, requesting that the PSC hold a public hearing regarding repowering NRG in the community so that area residents could voice their concerns directly. “Usually, these PSC hearings are held in Albany. Since Chautauqua County is the furthest point in the state away from the State Capitol, I felt it was only right that the PSC come here so that people could have their voices heard. To his credit, Chairman Brown honored my request,” Senator Young said.

On July 15, the PSC hearing was held at the Williams Center on the SUNY Fredonia campus. Despite brutally hot temperatures on a day that turned out the be the first of a more than week long heat wave, more than 2,200 community members turned out to show their fervent support for repowering. “The PSC told me that our hearing shattered every attendance record in the state’s history. We really made Albany take notice. It was a turning point in the decision-making process,” Senator Young said. “The community continued to stand up for repowering just last week, when we held a rally in the freezing cold with snow and winds whipping off Lake Erie. Hundreds showed up. It was another demonstration of the community’s concern and tenacity,” she said. “It just goes to show that we even when the mountain seems too high to climb, we can make a profound difference when everyone pulls together. The sun is shining on Dunkirk today,” Senator Young said.

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Dear Pastor, there are so many people in need. How do I help them all? While this question reveals your compassionate nature and your concern for others, the answer is that we are not called nor can we help everyone. No matter how generous we are, it always seems that during the Christmas season there are more legitimate needs than our budgets can handle. So where do we give? First, we must understand that Christmas is widely known for a time of charitable giving. Organizations know that folks are more likely to

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give during the Holiday season than any other time. They use this seasonal momentum to help fund the needs of their organization for the year ahead. Unfortunately, this leads to so many solicitations that it becomes hard to choose. We must also be aware that there are many non-legitimate organizations or individuals who may pray upon peoples compassionate nature at this time of year as well. So in light of these concerns, what should we do? I would like to challenge all of us to take on a new philosophy of charitable giving. Instead of

giving just at the Holidays, learn to make it a practice to give all through the year. This is the more Biblical approach to giving. Jesus said there are opportunities â&#x20AC;&#x153;alwaysâ&#x20AC;? to help those in need and that we should be generous whenever we can (Matthew 26:11). This should help us when we must make decisions about giving during the Holiday season. We know that we cannot give to all of the needs out there, but if we have given consistently throughout the year, we will know that we have done our part. This will also free us to give special offerings to those charities or programs that

especially appeal to us during the Holiday season. I also want to encourage you to pray and ask God to help direct your giving. When we ask and follow Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guidance, this helps us to know that we are giving where it â&#x20AC;&#x153;really counts.â&#x20AC;? This allows us to be generous while still acting according to Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s will. We can feel good about giving as well as walking in the peace of following Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s will of helping those who are truly in need. To leave you with the words of our Lord Jesus Christ; â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is more blessed to give than to receiveâ&#x20AC;? (Acts 20:35).

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Power From On High Part 5 It is amazing to me all the different stances on Pentecost and what different denominations believe about it. Some believe that Pentecost is like any other religious day. Others recognize the day but believe that the events of Pentecost in the Bible were limited to first century believers. What if we did that with

the Crucifixion and Resurrection? Good Friday is not about having a religious holiday. Easter Sunday is not about bunnies or a big meal. Those days are about praising God for what we RECEIVED through the EVENTS of those days. The day itself is not what is so special. It is the events of the day and how they changed our lives. Is Pentecost any different? As I talk with believers, many are uncertain what Pentecost is about. Pentecost did not originate in the New Testament. It was instituted with the Old Testament and the Jewish people. In the OT, the Jews were commanded by God to observe 3 main festivals a year. For each of these festivals the Jews were required to go to Jerusalem to worship the Lord. The first festival was called Passover where the lambs were slain for the forgiveness of sins. The second festival was called Pentecost or the Feast of Har-

vest. Here the Jews were commanded to celebrate the WHEAT HARVEST. (Leviticus 23:15-21) Now we must remember how to interpret the Old Testament. We can only understand the OT fully by interpreting it with the NT. Hebrews 10:1 says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;For the LAW having a shadow of things to comeâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;? That means what happened in the OT was a symbol, foreshadowing, or representation of what would happen in the NT. Colossians 2:17 tells us the same thing. For example, on Passover when the Jews would sacrifice the perfect lamb for the forgiveness of sins, what did that represent? It was a foreshadowing of Jesus, the Lamb of God, shedding His blood for us. Do you see how that works? Now think about Pentecost in that light. What does celebrating the Wheat harvest represent? Well, what harvest is God most interested in? Yes! The Harvest of Souls!

Pentecost is not about just the 50th day after Passover. The events of that day were to empower Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s people to bring in the harvest! The Lord Jesus said in Acts 1:8, â&#x20AC;&#x153;But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you and you shall be my witnesses in Jerusalem, Judaea,

Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the Earth.â&#x20AC;? Did the original Apostles ever get to all the Earth? No. So who is included in this verse? We are! That is what happened in Acts 2:1-4, â&#x20AC;&#x153;When the day of Pentecost was fully comeâ&#x20AC;Śand they were all filled with the Holy Spirit

and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.â&#x20AC;? So many people get tripped up on the tongues without ever considering what this experience is for: It is for POWER to win souls! What happened after Peter preached that day? 3,000 souls were saved!

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Stuffed With StoCking StuffeRS By Katy Wise Contributing Writer

With the Christmas season, comes a nice long list of loved ones we would love to bless with the perfect gift. For perfectionists, such as myself, this can mean hours spent looking for best present, and occasionally a lack of sleep trying to think of something as you are reaching your personal deadline day, which for some of us may be Christmas morning. One gift-giving tip that I received in the past, I believe it came from my mother, was to think about what that person has gotten you before. Generally, people give things that they themselves would like to receive. At first, I wasn’t sure how true this was, but when I stopped to look at some of the things that I have bought for people, I realized that this was true. I do buy things for my loved ones that I know I would like to receive as a present. Please keep in mind, that this in no way means that you’re being selfish, it’s just somewhat subconscious. Also, it’s clearly not selfish if you’re giving it away. Now, as a disclaimer, I would like to specify that I do not buy myself tools, or anything of the sort. When it comes to manly gifts, I enlist my husband’s help, and I am careful to listen to people’s conversations to pick up any clues on what they might like. My husband and I often joke that I am ‘Nancy Drew.’ It was my favorite book series growing up, and I think I picked up some of my beloved character’s personality quirks while reading the books. Being very sneaky and figuring out gifts is something that I have been accused of, and honestly, I cannot say that this is untrue. I love to guess and find clues for the next present or surprise that my husband has in store for me, and it’s half the fun! This side to my personality now exposed, being sneaky has distinct advantages when it comes to Christmas shopping. If you are a Nancy Drew yourself, I encourage you to put those detective skills into practice. Listen to people’s favorite restaurants, their favorite sock or glove brand, cookies, movies, etc. Especially for the older people in your life who already have many household items that they want or need, pay attention to other items that they might like. Favorite cookies or a homemade food are great ideas for gifts, and while being extremely thoughtful, don’t break the bank. Don’t ever dismiss a great gift idea just because it doesn’t cost as much as you think it should. It’s the thought the counts, after all! So that being said, here are some gift ideas that I hope will help you this year, as you try to make out your last minute shopping list.

Most of these are small items, stocking stuffer style, so keep in mind the idea of putting a few items in a cute stocking or gift basket to make a larger gift. There’s still a week left, so happy shopping! For the Dad, husband, uncle or brother who has everything, or if the things he wants cost more than you make in a year, as my dad often tells me. - Movies. Cheesy sci-fi, westerns, war movies, you name it. Even if you can’t think of a new one to get him, there may be a collector’s edition of his favorite available. - Chocolate chip cookies. What person on this earth does not love a gigantic chocolate chip cookie? This is a gift that I save specifically for my uncle and my father, both of which are difficult to shop for. - Batteries. Just because you can never have enough. - Cell phone cases or car chargers. - A new flashlight or lighter. We have flashlights in almost every room of our house, and keep a lighter handy just in case the power goes out or wind blows out our furnace. - Gift Certificates. Find out what their favorite restaurant is, or where they like to get coffee. - Calendars. - iTunes gift certificate, for music, or for new apps for his iPad or iPhone. - Coffee! My husband especially, loves certain blends of coffee from Starbucks and a couple of other local coffee shops, things that he wouldn’t buy for himself. - Duct tape. No explanation necessary, everyone can use an extra roll! - Favorite candies. Hard candies, or favorite candy bars in a king size make for great additions to a present such as a gift card. - Travel mugs, or coffee cups. - Desk gadgets. My husband loves to play with gadgets like rubix cubes or silly putty while he is thinking. - New gloves. - Snow scraper. - Winter hat or nice men’s scarf. - Dress socks. - Reusable water container. - Chapstick. Believe it or not, men use this too, but use your own judgment according to manliness. - Sudoku puzzles and brain teasers. For Moms specifically, although many of these would be appreciated by any female: - Pampering gifts. Moms are constantly taking care of other people, so a gift that enables her to relax is a sure win. A gift certificate to go get a haircut, her nails done, or to go shopping for herself in peace and quiet while you occupy the kiddos is an excellent idea. - Blank note cards. In a fun

pattern, or maybe with her monogram on it. - Scented soaps. Washing your hands with a terrific smelling soap can completely make up for that stinky diaper. - Planners. - A cute apron. - New kitchen towels or oven mitts. - Things that make her life simple. I recently discovered both crock-pot liners, and toddler potty liners. Although there’s a good chance that I am the minority here, I don’t see how any woman who uses those things could not appreciate one of the above. Easy cleanup means more time to spend with family, and I am all for that. - A desk calendar for her desk at work. - Gift Certificates. For coffee, music, lotions, etc. - Fun patterns. Printed napkins in her favorite color to use for her next evening of entertaining, cute post-it notes, or tissues to keep in her purse or diaper bag are all useful, and make everyday tasks a little bit more fun. - Chapstick and/or winter lotion. - Slippers, gloves or warm socks. - Coffees, hot cocoas, and teas. - Spices, extracts, etc. - Candles. - Ornaments, maybe personalized. - Car air freshener. - Coasters that match her interior decorating. - Picture frames. - Chocolate! Or hard candies, mints, gum, something that can be stashed in a purse or cookie jar. For Kiddos: My age group is mostly for younger kids, of either gender, but some of these could be adapted to an older child. - Watercolors and watercolor pad. - Apron to go with watercolors or new markers. - Bubble bath, shower gel for older kids. - Christmas Jammies. - Cool Bandaids. - A fun icepack for booboos - New toothbrush and toothpaste - Rubber Duckies - Piggy Bank - Jewelry Box - Coloring Books - Bouncy Ball - Socks. They may seem boring, but my mom still gets me fuzzy socks every year, and I look forward to them! - Candy, gum, and/or small snack packs. - Play Doh. - Stickers. - Small Cars. - Straws. Curly, bright or plain ones. Straws make every drink more fun!

- $5-$10 gift cards, so young kids can go pick out their own present. - Hooded Towel - Flashlights - Notepad or journal. - Movies. - Books. - Play food for their toy kitchen, other accessories like a toy blender. - Hair Accessories (girls only, please) - Mr. Potato Head. - Puzzles. - Rubix Cubes, other gadgets. - Board Games. - Pacifiers (for babies, as much as you may wish your teenager kept their mouth plugged sometimes….) - Nail Polish. - Wallets. - New undies (especially for potty trainees! My son loves receiving a new pack of undies.) - Placemat. - Personalized gifts, such as a placemat, ornament or plate. - Ornaments. - Chapstick. - Sunglasses, hats, new mittens. - Snow coloring, sleds, snow building blocks. If you have any other great ideas, we would love to hear from you! Thank you for reading, and we wish you a very Merry Christmas from our family!

Fenton History Center Lock-in Contributed Article Fenton History Center

The Fenton is holding it’s first annual Library LockIn in January. Attached is the poster, an image to use if you would like (Caption: Senator Catharine Young speaking at the grand opening of the Fenton History Center’s Hall House Research Cen-

ter. The research center will be the site of the Fenton’s first Library Lock-in on January 11, 2014 when researchers, beginning and seasoned, can attend to learn more about local resources, research with help from others and support the growing research center.), and the press release.

Opera House improves display Case with northern Chautauqua Community Foundation grant tem used in the case is no longer in use. Thus, a new lighting system needs to be installed in the case. In the interest of energy efficiency, the new system will utilize LED lights. “The 1891 Fredonia Opera House is a great asset to our community. As an organization committed to northern Chautauqua, we were glad to support the lighting project,” notes NCCF Executive Director Diane Hannum. Opera House Board President Rich Lewis (right) accepts a grant check from Northern Chautauqua Community The 1891 Fredonia OpFoundation Grant Committee Member Jerry Rocque at era House is a membera recent reception held to honor NCCF fall 2013 grant supported, not-for-profit recipients. organization located in from and about the Opera Village Hall in downtown Contributed Article Fredonia. For a complete 1891 Fredonia Opera House House’s history and restoschedule of events, visit ration. The location of the display www.fredopera.org. The Northern ChautauThe Northern Chautauqua case makes it accessible to qua Community FoundaCommunity Foundation the public whenever the tion (NCCF) has awarded building is open. The case was incorporated in 1986 the 1891 Fredonia Opera as a tax-exempt charitable also is included on guided House $1,182 through its tours of the Opera House; organization. Since its Community Services Grant establishment, the NCCF and patrons often visit it Program to fund the instalduring event intermissions has distributed over $9.3 lation of a new lighting and before and after shows. million into the community system in the Opera House An estimated 5,000 people through its various grant display case located on programs. It is an organiview it annually. the second floor of Village After 16 years of use, more zation inherently commitHall. ted to furthering its mission than half of the lights that Constructed in 1997, the to enrich the northern illuminate the case no case was the gift of Dallonger work. Replacement Chautauqua community las and Elizabeth “Kris” and encourage local phibulbs are unavailable, as Beal and is used to display lanthropy. the style of lighting sysartifacts and information

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Community Foundation grant Supports pediatric patients Served by wCA Sleep Center Contributed Article WCA Hospital

Recently, the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation awarded a $2,000 grant from the Karl Peterson Unrestricted Fund to underwrite the purchase of a Capnograph/ Oximeter to better evaluate the growing number of pediatric patients served by the WCA Hospital Sleep Center. “We are so grateful to the Community Foundation for investing in our program and in the future of the young patients entrusted to our care,” says Jennifer Wendel, BS RRT-SDS, RPSGT, RST, WCA Hospital Sleep Center Coordinator. “This piece of equipment definitely enhances our ability to provide a higher level of sleep testing and assessment of our pediatric patients.” Sleep problems can occur at any age, but when they occur in children or adolescents, they can have a big impact on the entire family. Twenty percent of all

children suffer from some type of sleeping problem, and the causes range from poor sleep habits, behavioral problems, to underlying medical conditions. Whatever the cause, the impact can be disruptive to children and their families. Many children experience sleep disorders. These range from night terrors and sleep walking to serious breathing disorders during sleep. A recent study by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine found that obstructive sleep apnea is associated with increased rates of ADHS-like behavioral problems in children, as well as other adaptive and learning problems. The Capnograph/Oximeter enables staff in the WCA Sleep Center to more accurately identify subtle changes associated with nocturnal breathing changes in children and adolescents. According to Randy Sweeney, Executive Director of the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, “The Community Foundation recognizes the

Jennifer Wendel, BS RRT-SDS, RPSGT, RST, WCA Hospital Sleep Center Coordinator, demonstrates to Ellen DiTonto, Karl Peterson grants committee member, how the new Capnograph/Oximeter, made possible by a grant from the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, benefits young patients who battle sleeping disorders.

important of quality medical care for our area youth. This new equipment will allow the WCA Sleep Center staff the ability to better

diagnose sleep disorders and help patients be better prepared for their day.” For more information on grants and the Community

Foundation, visit www. crcfonline.org or call 6613390. WCA Hospital’s Sleep Center is located on the 3rd

floor of the main campus at 207 Foote Avenue in Jamestown. To learn more, please visit www.wcahospital.org or call 664-8430.

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Single-Incision Surgery WOMEN’S SECTION ChRiStmaS, Continued fRom pg 1 and the religious celebration instead of stuff. She had successfully simplified Christmas. The three presents brought to baby Jesus by the three Wise men were the simple, yet symbolic, gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. While it’s hard to find a good myrrh source in our area and children may not be appreciative of these ancient gifts, they each represent something important in our life and provide a basis for the three present philosophy. Gold is a gift that is fit for a king, particularly from one king to another. As a precious metal, it is one of the least reactive chemical elements, a quality we could all emulate. Gold is stable, resists acids, and yet is also malleable and relatively easy to form into a desired shape. As a royal element, gold is associated with great achievements and represents the mind. A gift of gold is a gift for the mind such as a good book, something to learn, games or puzzles or a mental challenge of some sort.

Frankincense is an aromatic resin that is extracted from the Boswellia tree and used in religious ceremonies. It is a consecrated incense and considered to be holy. A gift of frankincense represents the often forgotten spiritual, or holy, side of Christmas. Frankincense reminds us of the reason for the season, which is celebrating the birth of Jesus. A gift of frankincense is associated with the spirit and should be a present that enhances our spiritual life, such as a holy book, a yoga class or DVD, meditation materials or a Nativity scene play set. The spirit can be celebrated in many diverse ways and this is often an area of our lives we tend to neglect. Christmas is a perfect time of year to remember our spirit, which makes a frankincense gift even more special. As the third gift, myrrh has been used throughout history as a perfume and for its medicinal properties. This aromatic resin is bled from a tree in the Arabian Peninsula area of the world to heal and enhance our bodies, the physical being

By remembering the gifts of the Three Kings, Christmas holiday gift giving can be simplified to three basic presents that represent the mind, body and spirit.

that allows us to experience the pleasures and gifts that this earth has to offer. A gift of myrrh is a gift for the body, which may be one present type we often over indulge in. A present of myrrh can be clothing, jewelry, hair accessories or a spa treatment, whatever allows our body to feel and

look good and be thankful for our God given gifts. The three original gifts of Christmas, gold, frankincense and myrrh, representing mind, body and spirit, act as a reminder of the meaning of Christmas and simplify holiday gift giving to its basic form.

Any presents beyond that are frivolous and divert the focus and attention of the holiday away from its religious roots and back to the commercialism. By implementing the three present concept, Christmas can return to its original glory and families can get back to what’s most important

about Christmas, minimize the financial impact of Christmas, and significant reduce their holiday stress. Simplify your Christmas this year. It’s as easy as one, two, and three.

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Check It Out! What to do & Where to go in & around Chautauqua County...

Ongoing Events Jamestown Winter Farmers Market

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dr. Lillian Vitanza Ney Renaissance Center www.jamestowupclose.com 716-664-2477 tiffani@jamestownrenaissance.org

Holiday Week at the Wineries 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Erie Wine Country www.lakeriewinecountry.org 877-326-6561

Cross Roads Farm & Craft Market 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 6017 Sherman-Westfield Road www.thecrossroadsmarket.com 716-326-6278

December 20

Winter Night Lights at the Audubon

Winter Night Lights at the Audubon 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Audubon Center and Sanctuary Jamestownaudubon.org 716-569-2345

December 21 Pony Rides with Santa

1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Double D.A.B. Riding Stables www.doubledab.net 716-736-4418 doubledab@fairpoint.net

6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Audubon Center and Sanctuary Jamestownaudubon.org 716-569-2345

Holiday Candlelight Tours

December 22 Breakfast or Brunch with Santa 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Peekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;n Peak Resort & Spa www.pknpk.com 716-355-4141 ext 7155

7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Fenton History Center www.fentonhistorycenter.org 716-664-6256 information@fentonhistorycenter. org

movie times Dipson Chautauqua Mall I & II 500 Chautauqua Mall Lakewood, NY 14750 (716) 763-1888

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (PG13) 12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m.

Frozen (PG) 12:15 p.m., 3:15 p.m., 6:20 p.m., 9:05 p.m.

American Hustle (R) 12:45 p.m., 3:40 p.m., 6:40 p.m., 9:40 p.m.

The Book Thief (PG-13) 12:15 p.m., 3:15 p.m., 6:20 p.m., 9:05 p.m.

Walking With Dinosaurs (PG) 11:45 a.m., 3:45 p.m.

Dipson Lakewood Cinema 8 171-3 Fairmount Avenue Lakewood, NY 14750 (716) 763-3531 Frozen (PG) 12:00 p.m., 7:10 p.m. Frozen in 3D (PG) 2:20 p.m., 4:45 p.m., 9:35 p.m. The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug (PG-13) 11:45 a.m., 3:00 p.m., 6:10 p.m., 9:20 p.m., 9:45 p.m. The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug in 3D (PG-13) 12:00 p.m., 3:15 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 9:45 p.m.

Walking With Dinosaurs in 3D (PG) 1:45 p.m., 5:45 p.m., 7:45 p.m. Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (PG-13) 11:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m., 10:00 p.m.

Dipson Warren Mall Cinemas 1666Market Street Extension Warren, PA 16365 The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug (PG-13) 12:15 p.m., 9:45 p.m. The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug in 3D (PG-13) 3:40 p.m., 6:40 p.m.

Walking with Dinosaurs (PG) 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m. Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (PG-13) 12:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 7:25 p.m., 9:50 p.m.

Delivery Man (PG-13) 3:50 p.m., 6:05 p.m., 12:30 p.m. Thor: The Dark World (PG-13) 11:15 a.m. Thor: The Dark World in 3D (PG-13) 9:00 p.m.

Dunkirk Movieplex 8 10520 Bennett Road Dunkirk, NY 14048 (716) 366-2410

Anchorman 2: the Legend Continues (PG-13) 11:15 a.m., 1:50 p.m., 4:25 p.m., 7:00 p.m., 9:35 p.m., 11:59 p.m.

The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug (PG-13) 11:15 a.m., 2:35 p.m., 5:55 p.m., 9:15 p.m.

Saving Mr. Banks (PG-13) 11:15 a.m., 1:50 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7:05 p.m., 9:40 p.m., 11:59 p.m.

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug in 3D (PG-13) 11:40 a.m., 3:00 p.m., 6:20 p.m., 9:35 p.m. Frozen in 3D (PG) 2:25 p.m.

Walking with Dinosaurs (PG) 1:45 p.m., 8:25 p.m. Walking with Dinosaurs in 3D (PG) 11:15 a.m., 12:20 p.m., 4:50 p.m., 6:50 p.m., 11:30 p.m.

Frozen (PG) 11:15 a.m., 1:35 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 6:25 p.m., 8:50 p.m., 11:15 p.m., The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (PG13) 11:45 a.m., 3:00 p.m., 6:20 p.m., 9:35 p.m.

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“the Opera House Rocks” as Local Couple Supports theatre in unique way Contributed Article 1891 Fredonia Opera House

Two longtime supporters of the 1891 Fredonia Opera House have put their time and talents to use in a unique way to help support the local theatre. Carmen and Dick Gilman, who have been involved with the Opera House since 1985 when the Fredonia Preservation Society began a nine-year restoration of the local theatre, have created a “herd” of rocking horses in a project dubbed “The Opera House Rocks.” The Gilmans hand-crafted ten traditional-style rocking horses that are being offered as free thank you gifts to anyone who donates $200 to the Opera House Folk in Fredonia Music Series. Made of pine, the horses are patterned after a rocking horse that the Gilmans purchased in Maine more than 50 years ago as

a gift for their then toddler daughter. The original horse was handed down to their grandson and, the Gilmans hope, will be passed along to their great grandchildren. Dick, a retired geology professor at SUNY Fredonia, fabricated the horses, while Carmen, an artist, painted them. Well known locally as folk musicians and former members of the folk group The Newton Street Irregulars, the couple founded the Folk in Fredonia Music Series at the Opera House 19 years ago and continues to support it annually. “When Dick and Carmen came to us with this herd of horses they had created and the offer to use them as a way to raise funds for the Opera House, we knew that they would be a perfect means to help support the Folk in Fredonia Music series,” says Opera House Executive Director Rick Davis.

The horses are given as a free thank you to anyone who gives a $200 donation in support of the Series. The Folk in Fredonia Music Series presents three or four concerts each year of traditional roots-based or ethnic folk-based music. This year’s Series begins this Friday with Songs for a Winter Night – a Folk in Fredonia Holiday Concert, and continues in the spring with the Footworks Percussive Dance Ensemble on Fri., Apr. 11, and Joe Crookston & the Bluebird Jubilee on Fri., May 2. Contributions to the Series can be made by contacting the Opera House Box Office at 716-679-1891, Tuesday through Friday, 1-5 p.m. The 1891 Fredonia Opera House is a membersupported, not-for-profit organization located in Village Hall in downtown Fredonia. For a complete schedule of events, visit www.fredopera.org.

“The Opera House Rocks” is a special fund-raising effort to support the Folk in Fredonia Music Series at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Handcrafted tradition-style rocking horses were created by Opera House supporters Dick and Carmen Gilman and are being offered as a free thank you gift to anyone who makes a $200 donation to support the Folk in Fredonia Music Series.

Shults Fireball Run Sponsored vehicle Finds missing Children process, they distribute hundreds of posters of missing and lost children. The 2013 event was backed by The 2013 2,500 mile-long Universal Studios with an Fireball Run kicked off investment of $44 million. Sept. 22 from Longmont Advertisements and photos Colorado and ended up of the missing children in Riverside California on the vehicle are seen September 28. The run’s throughout the race and website describes the rally on a national level during as a “life sized trivia game” the live online stream of with America as the game the event. According to board. During the event, Phil Moyer, President of teams navigate the route the Salamanca Chamber, while solving clues related “it benefits the chamber to their location. In the from a standpoint that our Contributed Article Shults Auto

prime purpose is to support the businesses in our community, specifically our members.” Last year’s event which toured through Jamestown and Salamanca attracted 1.7 million online viewers and 35,000 live spectators. The event is expected to be back this way in 2016. The Salamanca Chamber of Commerce was one of forty teams competing in the event and they drove a Chevrolet Equinox donated by the Shults Auto

Group. The Chamber will have the Shults vehicle for the next four years, which will be featured in several chamber events and future Fireball Runs. The Salamanca Chamber vehicle finished 15th in their first year amongst 40 other competitors. The biggest news, however, was that our Salamanca /Shults team along with a team from Alfred State were successful in discovering information on two of their assigned missing children from Buffalo; a brother and sister. As the case is complex in nature, it has been turned over to the FBI. No matter what place we came in the race we came out big winners due to the fact that we were able to provide information leading to the

missing children. Tim Shults commented that, “We are always excited to support community outreach and help our area grow. That’s why this project was so important to us. Bringing awareness to

missing children just added to the importance of the project and what a blessing it was to hear that two children were found from the efforts of this team. We are looking forward to next year’s Fireball Run.”

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opeRation ChRiStmaS Child, Continued fRom pg 1 gional Director for Operation Christmas Child. She along with her children, became involved in the charity after adapting it to her homeschooling curriculum as a community service. Somewhat of a pioneer of the program, Newlun started the first official dropoff in Vermont. That first year, she collected 300 shoeboxes from her home, and made the journey to New Hampshire to drop off the packages so that they could be processed and sent out overseas. Since that time, Newlun has witnessed the program grow, and has been fortunate enough to see some of the young lives that have been impacted by the efforts of the program. In the past 20 years, Operation Christmas Child has

gathered and distributed over 100 million shoeboxes. If these shoeboxes were to be stacked on top of each either, they would be over 26,000 times the height of the Empire State Building. Although the National Collection Week of 2013 has already taken place this year, there are still shoeboxes being ‘assembled’ through a newer feature of the charity’s website. At www.samaritanspurse. org/operation-christmaschild/buildonline/, boxes can be built virtually. Givers can choose a boy or girl recipient and then an age range, which will find products specifically for a child of the chosen category. The age brackets are for children ages 2-4, 5-9, and 10-14. Each shoebox built online includes a choice of

one large toy, three to four smaller toys, essential hygiene and school products, and two to three accessories, such as socks, t-shirts, or hair accessories for little girls. The cost to build a shoebox online is $30, and if you desire to see the country or area where your shoebox is delivered, you can pay an additional $7, which will help to cover the costs of shipping. Shoeboxes can be built all through the year, and saved until collection week. On the website, there is also a list of suggested box items. Included in this list are items that will travel well, and will be useful to the person who receives them. “During the start of school season, around the middle of July or beginning of August, school supplies

are very inexpensive,” said Sandy Thies, “You can find a box of crayons for 25 cents sometimes, and it’s a great way to stock up on shoebox items.” Thies has been heading up the collection of shoeboxes at her church, Park United Methodist Church, located in Sinclairville, since 2007. She also got involved when her children were young, and it has been a family endeavor ever since. “Our family has packed shoeboxes since almost the very beginning,” said Thies, “It was a great project when my children were young, they liked to pack boxes for boys who were the same age as they were, and they still pack boxes today.” Sinclairville holds the title of ‘the heart of Chautauqua County,’ which makes

it an ideal place to collect shoeboxes every year. Donations brought into this location come from the surrounding counties of Cattaraugus, Allegheny, and the rest of Chautauqua County. There are currently eight drop-off or ‘relay’ points in the area, with the collection center being located at Park United Methodist. The other relay points are located in different towns such as Fredonia, Mayville, and Jamestown, where shoeboxes are brought to, and then transferred to the Sinclairville location. “Many helpers have come in by just being handed a shoebox,” said Newlun, “It’s just so joyful and contagious. It’s an opportunity to touch God’s heart through a small insignificant gift that can change a

person’s life for the better.” The goal and heart of the organization, according to Newlun, is to find individual’s who have their hearts tugged on when they hear of the ministry and how it changes people’s lives, both those helping, and those who receive the care packages that are lovingly created for them. To build a shoebox online, or for more information concerning Operation Christmas Child, please visit Operation Christmas Child’s website at www. samaritanspurse.org If you would like to get involved, please call Sandy Thies at (716) 665-6272, or email her at sandythies@ yahoo.com.

nominations Sought for JCC distinguished Alumnus Award

cellence and brought credit to the college through personal accomplishment, professional achievement, Community residents are or humanitarian service. invited to submit nominaNominees may have tions for the 2014 Distingraduated from either the guished Alumnus Award Jamestown or Cattaraugus given by Jamestown ComCounty Campus. All nomimunity College alumni nations are due by March associations in Jamestown 3, 2014. Those who wish and Cattaraugus County. to nominate someone for Since 1980, the college’s the award have a variety of alumni association has options. presented accomplished “I’m pleased to announce alumni with the Distinthat, for the first time in guished Alumnus Award, the 33-year history of the association’s highest the award, we’re able to honor. The award is given accept award nominato those who have typified tions online,” said Kristen the college’s tradition of exJohnson, JCC’s alumni Contributed Article JCC

relations director. “Those who would like to nominate someone can fill out a simple online form and click a button. Nominators can also upload supporting documentation, including a resume or curriculum vita, letters of recommendation, and examples of media coverage the nominee may have received.” To nominate someone for the award, visit www.sunyjcc.edu/alumni and click on Distinguished Alumni. Nominators will have the option of filling out an online nomination form or electronically completing a printable PDF.

Nominators can also contact the alumni relations office at 338.1056 or via email at alumni@mail. sunyjcc.edu and request that a nomination form be emailed or mailed to them. Paper forms must be returned to Alumni Relations Office, Jamestown Community College, 525 Falconer St., P.O. Box 20, Jamestown, NY 14020020. Forms returned via mail must be postmarked by March 3. All nominations are reviewed by representatives of the alumni association board of directors for both the Jamestown and Cattaraugus County campuses. Awards will be presented at the college’s commencement ceremonies on May 16 in Olean and May 17 in Jamestown. Previous recipients include Anita Moore ’97, Daniel Josephson ’77, William Johnston ’70 and ’89, Darren Williams ’90, Natalie

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When a leak in the Fredonia High School pool forced the swim team to fi nd a new practice facility last season, the Hillbillies were invited to share the brand new facilities at Dunkirk High School, a mere 10-minute drive away. As fate would have it, those combined practices were a prelude of things to come as Fredonia, Dunkirk, Forestville and Silver Creek have all officially merged swim programs this season. “It has transitioned very smoothly,” Bryan Westling, who was the Dunkirk head coach last season and is now a co-head coach with Fredonia’s Bob Ball, said. “It was defi nitely helped by the fact that we were pushed together last year. Swimming isn’t the kind of sport where you get that super intense school rivalry, either. That’s the nice thing about it.” “I really noticed the bonding starting last year,” Ball added. “They got along right from the start. I think it’d be different if we were talking basketball or football, but there seems to be more sportsmanship in swimming. Looking across practice right now, you can’t tell who’s from Fredonia and who’s from Dunkirk.” The team is made up of 16

Ball and Westling shared practice routines and ideas last season when coaching their separate teams. Now that they’re officially on the same team, the duo couldn’t be happier to be working with one another. “The thing Bryan has going for The merger of the Dunkirk and Fredonia swim teams, along with the addition of Forestville and Silver Creek has created solid numbers for him is that he is a swimmer,” Ball the ﬁrst time in a long time. (Photo by Stefan Gestwicki) said of his colleague. “I didn’t students from Fredonia, 10 ville and we’re hoping he goes swim in high school. I do know from Dunkirk and just one from back and helps spread the word the sport and I teach it in school, Forestville. Both coaches hope to there. We’ll see what we can do but Bryan’s been a tremendous make a push in the next year or next year.” help with swimming workouts. two to increase participation at The kids are being pushed hard“He’s a great kid,” Westling Forestville and Silver Creek. added of Forestville’s lone repre- er than I’ve done in years past. “I talked to Silver Creek’s athletic sentative — Brett Bushman. “Ev- He has a wealth of knowledge.” director a couple times on the eryone welcomed him in right “Coach Ball and I get along so phone,” Ball noted. “I even drove away. He’s never swam before so well,” Westling added. “It’s a ﬂ iers down to have them put up we had a group of new swimmers great working relationship. Neiin the hallways. They had one that were all working together. ther of us rules with an iron fist. eighth grader that was interested It was a couple Fredonia kids, a Everything’s a discussion and an but he couldn’t pass the fitness couple Dunkirk kids and him. It implementation.” test. We have one from Forestworked out really well.”

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I love stats. By Stefan Gestwicki I really enjoy debating about Falconer/Frewsburg 52, Star Sports Editor athletes that maintained a long, Southwestern 41 The team that wins the turnover healthy career (say, Emmitt Smith) and therefore amassed battle usually wins the game. The Silver Creek Black Knights some gaudy stats versus a player That rang true in Falconer/ (5-2, 3-0) wasted no time in whose career was much shorter Frewsburg’s 52-41 win over separating themselves from the Southwestern on Tuesday night. but far more explosive (Barry host Dunkirk Marauders (0-4) on Sanders or Terrell Davis). Monday night. Falconer/Frewsburg’s full-court But stats don’t lie. Sure you can press was too much for the TroSilver Creek jumped out to a manipulate stats to fit what you’re jans to handle and forced them 17-4 lead thanks to a seemingly into 27 turnovers. Many of those trying to say, but at the end of the endless barrage of Dunkirk turnday, you are what your stats say were taken back the other way overs. The Black Knights were you are. immediately for easy points. jumping passing lanes and taking And that leads me into my least it the other way for easy layups The victors were boosted by a favorite stat in all of professional time and time again until they balanced scoring attack led by sports. The fact that Eli Manning led 45-10 at halftime and eventuJosh Nelson with 14 points and has two Super Bowl rings and ally won 75-41. six assists. Mike Wilcox added Peyton Manning (unquestionably 11 points and six rebounds and Mitchell Carter chipped in with the better player of the two brothThe team that wins ers) only has one. It’s a stat that I 13 points. dreaded would come true when the turnover battle Pat Mogenhan led Southwestern Eli’s Giants were playing Tom usually wins the with 10 points while Kyle Moran Brady’s Patriots in Super Bowl added nine points and five steals. XLVI. While seemingly everyone game. Prince Alfred 62, Brocton 37 and their mother was rooting for the Giants because they “hate” The Australian team Prince AlBilly Brooks, who has turned Tom Brady, I swallowed my fred got the better of the Brocton into a matchup nightmare in the Bills heritage and rooted for the Bulldogs, 62-37, when the two middle of Silver Creek’s offense Pats. I had one reason and one teams met on Monday night in was dynamic once again. He reason only — I didn’t want to Brocton. recorded a triple-double with 22 see a crappy (am I allowed to say points, 15 rebounds and 10 blocks. Prince Alfred wasted no time crappy in the newspaper?) quarWhile the numbers are impresin proving which was the better terback win a second title. sive, watching Silver Creek’s big Dunkirk’s Richard Pickens goes up for a layup against Silver Creek, team in building a 34-18 lead at Monday night at Dunkirk High School. (Photo by Stefan Gestwicki) man run down the court like a Yet it happened. We now live in halftime behind a solid man-toguard is simply eye-popping. a world where there is at least man defense. rebounds and six assits. fast as possible. one argument to be made that Brennan White did damage from Silver Creek was down two start- Willy Ray led Dunkirk with 13 Macalum Buchanan was a bright Eli Manning is as good as Peyton the arc with three 3-pointers and ers and only dressed seven playpoints while Esmond Colvin add- spot for the Bulldogs with 13 Manning and Aaron Rodgers 17 points for the Black Knights. ers for the game. That didn’t stop ed nine points and 13 rebounds. points and six rebounds. Aaron combined. I hope you’re happy Ayden John was a big part of the coach Rob Genco from staying Riforgiato added eight points and Rashad Brown chipped in with everyone who rooted for the Giwin too with 16 points, seven seven boards. with the gameplan of playing as nine points and nine rebounds. ants back in Feb. 2012. Wouldn’t it have been better that Brady just wins his 50th ring, or however many he has now (he has three Manuel Out… See B-5 Self-Proclaimed Expert Picks See B-2 in case you care)? The Bills (5-9) have already been eliminated coNtINUED oN pG 4 Outdoors Section See B-3 from playoff contention, while the Dolphins (8-6) control their own playoff destiny. Miami also Local Sports Schedule See B-4 can clinch a berth by either winning its final two games or having both Baltimore and Sabres Rally Back Against Jets See B-5 Cincinnati lose.

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Self-Proclaimed Expert Picks: Week 16

By Stefan Gestwicki

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (10-4) at BALTIMORE RAVENS (8-6)

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Last week vs. spread: 6-9-1 Season vs. spread: 55-44-6 Last week straight: 7-9 Season straight: 59-45-1 Okay I took some liberties last week by picking both Seattle and San Francisco to lose. Perhaps that wasn’t the wisest decision. Alright, it definitely wasn’t the wisest decision as both teams won big. I also never saw the Broncos losing at home to the Chargers. Or the Bengals giving up control of the division with a loss to the Steelers. Or the Vikings putting up 48 points without Adrian Peterson. Yes, it was another crazy week in the NFL. And now there are still six playoff spots open with two weeks left to go in the regular season.

MIAMI DOLPHINS (8-6) at BUFFALO BILLS (5-9)

The Bills have already defeated the Dolphins once this season. That game was on the road with Thad Lewis starting at quarterback. Despite the differences in records, I don’t think Miami is that much better of a team than Buffalo, if it’s better at all. I like Buffalo’s defense more. I like Buffalo’s running game more. Miami quarterback Ryan Tannehill has been playing well of late, but he’s still the most sacked quarterback in the league by a large margin. Look for Buffalo’s fearsome pass rush to make his day miserable. Plus warm weather team playing in the frigid conditions of Western New York favors the Bills for sure. PICK VS. SPREAD: Bills (+3). STRAIGHT PICK: Bills.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS (4-9-1) at CINCINNATI BENGALS (9-5)

I’m not up to speed with all of the playoff scenarios, but I’m pretty sure the Bengals clinch a playoff spot with a win here. They definitely clinch the division if they win and Baltimore loses. That said, the Bengals looked terrible in their primetime matchup with Pittsburgh last week. Cincinnati could have used that opportunity to put on a show as well as put a stranglehold on the division. I’m not sure if Adrian Peterson plays in this game and I’m not sure it matters. The Bengals are 6-0 at home and they’ll take care of business again against an inferior opponent. PICK VS. SPREAD: Bengals (-7). STRAIGHT PICK: Bengals.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (9-5) at KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (11-3)

The Colts have already clinched the AFC South. And thanks to the Chargers knocking off the Broncos last week, the AFC West is still in play for the Chiefs (who clinched at least a wild card with last week’s win). Jamaal Charles is a man. His five touchdowns against Oakland were all things of beauty. He should continue his onslaught against a suspect Indy defense. The Colts, and specifically Andrew Luck, are subject to struggling on the road and KC is generally not a friendly environ-

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles has been simply amazing since taking over for Michael Vick (right). (AP Photo)

ment for visiting teams. Look for the Chiefs to run wild in this one. PICK VS. SPREAD: Colts (+7). STRAIGHT PICK: Chiefs.

year. Alfred Morris has quietly had a great season considering the Redskins are always losing. He’s up to 1,125 yards. PICK VS. SPREAD: Redskins (+3). STRAIGHT PICK: Cowboys.

NEW YORK GIANTS (5-9) at DETROIT LIONS (7-7)

The Ravens magical little run continued on a 61-yard field goal from Justin Tucker that needed every inch it had on it. But the Ravens are not completely in control of their own destiny. Win their last two games and they’ll win their division. They could still make the playoffs if they go 1-1, but it’d require some help. The Pats offense moved the ball without issue in their first game sans Rob Gronkowski, but couldn’t punch it into the end zone when it mattered most. The Pats are just 3-4 on the road and you better believe the Balitmore faithful will be out in full force for this one. PICK VS. SPREAD: Ravens (-1). STRAIGHT PICK: Ravens.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS (6-8) at GREEN BAY PACKERS (7-6-1)

The Steelers proved they aren’t laying down with their beatAre these the two most mistakedown of Cincinnati last week. prone teams in the NFL? They’re But a home matchup with a TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (4-10) at least the two teams that find the division rival when you’re out of most interesting ways to lose each at ST. LOUIS RAMS (6-8) the playoff race is much differNEW ORLEANS SAINTS (10-4) at and every week (sorry Dallas, The Rams defense is for real. ent than a road matchup with a you’re close). Eli Manning is putRobert Quinn might just be the CAROLINA PANTHERS (10-4) non-conference opponent. The ting on a season for the ages, but This is easily the game of the Defensive Player of the Year Packers still have plenty to play for the wrong reasons. Matthew week. The winner of this game in the NFL this season. Their for and received plenty of help Stafford’s arm is going to fall off almost certainly wins the NFC front seven might be the best last week when the Lions kept because he throws 180 passes per South, wins the No. 2 seed in in the game. Oh, and they also on losing. As of this writing, it’s the NFC and earns a first-round game. Calvin Johnson drops one clinched having a top-two pick unclear if Aaron Rodgers will bye and home playoff game. The ball against the Ravens and sudin next year’s draft with Washbe back. If he is, the Packers ington’s loss last week (they have loser will have to go on the road denly people doubt his awesome- will make this a laugher. If he’s to open the playoffs. Drew Brees ness. Victor Cruz going down the Redskins first-round pick not, Matt Flynn just might be with a concussion is concerning, was inexplicably shut down by thanks to the Robert Griffin able to lead the Pack to another the Rams last week and the Pan- though do the Giants even want III trade). Yes, the division is win, but probably not. Both to play spoiler any more? PICK thers have a similar defense to stacked, but the arrow is pointrookie running backs (Eddie St. Louis. Will Carolina have the VS. SPREAD: Giants (+9). ing up for the Rams organizaLacy and Le’Veon Bell) could same success or will Sean Payton STRAIGHT PICK: Lions. tion. Tampa Bay quarterback have big performances. PICK adjust the game plan accordingly. ARIZONA CARDINALS (9-5) at Mike Glennon has struggled VS. SPREAD: Steelers (+7). against top defenses and you can While the focus will be the Saints STRAIGHT PICK: Packers. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (12-2) offense against the Panthers bet he’ll struggle in St. Louis. You have to feel bad for the CHICAGO BEARS (8-6) at PICK VS. SPREAD: Rams (-5). defense, don’t discount Cam Cardinals. They’re seemingly PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (8-6) Newton and the Panthers offense STRIAGHT PICK: Rams. getting no respect in regards to Both of these teams will know against the Saints D. Both units CLEVELAND BROWNS (4-10) at playoff possibility and yet this a lot more about their futures are better than they’re given is a 9-5 team. Fans in Buffalo NEW YORK JETS (6-8) by the time they kickoff for this credit for. PICK VS. SPREAD: or Cleveland would kill for a Problem No. 1 for the Browns: one. They’ll be able to watch the Panthers (-3). STRAIGHT 9-5 team. That said, going to Their leading rusher is Willis Lions, Packers and Cowboys and PICK: Panthers. Seattle is a brutal task. Going McGahee with 377 yards and know exactly where they stand TENNESSEE TITANS (5-9) at to Seattle when the Seahawks two touchdowns. Problem No. in their divisions. Both teams are JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (4-10) have a chance to lock up the 2 for the Browns. Those yards in control right now. Win both No. 1 seed in the NFC is nearly I’m totally at a loss for this came on 138 carries (a 2.7 yard remaining games and get into the impossible. The only concern game. Neither team is going per carry average). Yes, the playoffs. Sounds simple, right? about the Seahawks is the lack of Well except only one team can to factor into the playoff race. Browns have a lot of problems playmaking wide receivers. Percy win this game so the other will be Neither team is even gunning and it’s not likely to get much Harvin was supposed to be that better against a Jets defense that for a top-2 pick anymore. That scraping in Week 17. The Eagles guy but apparently he’s just never are a disappointing 3-4 at home, seemed inconceivable just five is actually pretty good and in going to be healthy with that weeks ago. The Jaguars are New York where the Jets are but Nick Foles and the offense are somehow 1-6 at home so I guess hip injury. The 11-point spread 5-2. Geno Smith and Rex Ryan playing at a high level and the is pretty high, but the Seahawks I’ll take the Titans. Right? I might both be getting replaced Bears defense is a joke. Of course, mean, does anyone care? PICK probably are that good. PICK this offseason so this might the Bears offense is also playing VS. SPREAD: Cardinals (+11). VS. SPREAD: Jaguars (+6). be a tryout for another team. at a high level and the Eagles STRAIGHT PICK: Seahawks. STRAIGHT PICK: Titans. PICK VS. SPREAD: Jets (-3). defense is a joke. Hmmmm…. STRAIGHT PICK: Jets. OAKLAND RAIDERS (4-10) at SAN PICK VS. SPREAD: Eagles (-3). DENVER BRONCOS (11-3) at STRAIGHT PICK: Eagles. DALLAS COWBOYS (7-7) at DIEGO CHARGERS (7-7) HOUSTON TEXANS (2-12) The odds seem slim, but the WASHINGTON REDSKINS (3-11) The Texans are doing little to ATLANTA FALCONS (4-10) at SAN I can already see this game being prove they aren’t the worst team Chargers are still in the playoff FRANCISCO 49ERS (10-4) hunt. They’re currently behind played on FOX over the much in the league. Except for Andre A rematch of last season’s NFC both the Ravens and Dolphins, more anticipated Saints-Panthers Johnson, who has quietly put Championship Game, but this who sit at 8-6, but both teams matchup. The Cowboys are together a 99-catch, 1,295-yard time without any hype. One have lose-able games this week far from eliminated, but they season, this team is awful. I team is almost certainly headed while the Chargers draw the shouldn’t be allowed anywhere haven’t even heard J.J. Watt’s to the playoffs while the other is near the playoffs after that horname this year. Peyton Manning miserable Raiders at home. The headed for a top-5 pick. Injuries Chiefs, yes the offensively-chalrible collapse against the Packers and Co. probably needs to win have hurt of course, but a numlenged Chiefs, put up 50+ points ber of Falcons simply regressed last week. The Cowboys defense their last two games to clinch on the Raiders last week. Philip is the worst in the league and the division. Kansas City is this year. Colin Kaepernick is I’m not sure it’s all that close. right on their heels. I’m not sure Rivers, Ryan Mathews and playing better and better for the Keenan Allen have to be salivat- 49ers and the defense has been Kirk Cousins is probably lickthis line could be big enough. ing waiting for this matchup. It’s great. In the NFL, 13 points is ing his chops getting his crack Denver is going to score early strange to see a 10-point spread against that group. If he turns and often against a team that too many not to take, but this one for teams separated by three in a big performance he might has clearly mailed it in. PICK could turn ugly in a heartbeat. games, but this one is apt. PICK PICK VS. SPREAD: Falcons be able to land a starting gig VS. SPREAD: Broncos (-11). VS. SPREAD: Chargers (-10). somewhere (Cleveland?) next STRAIGHT PICK: Broncos. (+13). STRAIGHT PICK: 49ers. STRAIGHT PICK: Chargers.

Combined effort continued from pg 1 The aspect of swimming that’s easy to overlook is the fact that meets are often won with depth, not just elite talent. When Dunkirk was fielding a team of eight or ten guys last year, there was no hope of winning a meet even if it was able to grab a majority of the first-place finishes. Now that the team has numbers, the meets will be much more competitive — which is good for both DunkirkFredonia-Forestville-Silver Creek and for the competition. Olean, for example,

will be happy not to spend two hours on the bus just to swim against Dunkirk’s meager numbers. Now the meets and individual events should be very close. “We should beat Franklinville because they’re the only school still on their own,” Ball said. “Olean is merged with three schools and everyone else is two. If we wanted to compete with the teams in our league we needed to do this. It’s merge to survive, not to gain any competitive advantage.”

The two head coaches of the Dunkirk-Fredonia-ForestvilleSilver Creek swim team, Bryan Westling (left) and Bob Ball (right) share their thoughts during a recent practice at Dunkirk High School. (Photo by Stefan Gestwicki)

“I loved my team last year, but it was hard filling out a lineup card when you only have 10 names,” Westling agreed. “I expect to break our dry spell and win some meets this year. We lost our first meet of the season to Panama, but it was the closest meet we’ve had in a long time. We lost 99-87. We had a couple of nice upsets. Billy Bradley outtouched their ace swimmer in the 100 free and the 400 free relays to get wins for us. It was exciting.” The whole season should

be exciting. Both schools have brought a lot of talent to the table and there’s plenty of youth to build the program around. The bottom line is that boys high school swimming is back in a big way in northern Chautauqua County and it should be fun to watch.

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CARCASSONNE: A “GATEWAY” GAME IF EVER THERE WAS ONE that will fit into an opening. Of course, you don’t have to play cutthroat and could just build upon your own structures.

By Sir Melvin Pistachio Ofﬁcial Knight of the Card Table

Overview

Collectible card games, role-playing games, living card games and board games aren’t exactly ‘sports’, but they’re a huge passion of mine and many others. In this weekly section I’m going to review one of the many games in my menagerie of awesomeness. As this is my first attempt at a game review, I decided to go with one which I have the upmost familiarity with — Carcassonne.

Background

Carcassonne was designed by KlausJurgen Wrede and published in the United States by Rio Grande Games in 2000. Suggested number of players range from 2-5 with play time roughly around one hour, though that can be far less if playing with experienced players. Personally I’m not a fan of two-player contests, but that’s not to say it doesn’t work. For a first playthrough, try to get three or four players.

Introduction

Carcassonne is a tile-laying game in its simplest form. There are a number of different expansion sets that add new tiles and intrigue to the already strong base set. It’s a game that can be enjoyed by both hardcore gamers and newbies and has great replay value. Whether you’re new to gaming or a seasoned veteran, Carcassonne is a title that should

Mechanics

Again, Carcassonne is the prototypical tile-laying game. On a player’s turn, he/ she draws a tile and places it adjacent to an existing tile. Each tile has a small picture of a map. The road needs to connect to other roads, grass with grass, etc. That player then decides whether or not to place one of his/her Meeples on the

be on your shelf. (Photo by Sir Melvin Pistachio)

tile. These fun little guys can be placed as knights in a castle, farmers in a field, robbers on a road or monks in a monastery. Each classification scores points in different ways, usually on a future turn. Each player has a limited number of Meeples and some of them stay on the board until the end of the game, so there’s a fi ne line

between balancing in-game scoring and end-of-game scoring. A lot of the strategy also derives from trying to block other players’ plans. If another player is working on a massive castle, you can throw down a couple road tiles next to said castle to limit the number of tiles

This game is fantastic on many levels. The simple play sequence doesn’t scare away newbies, but the randomness of the tiles creates a unique play-through every time. There are expansions that add rivers, counts, princesses and even a dragon that goes around eating Meeple. It’s a game that frequently comes off the shelf for my gaming group. My wife loves the puzzle aspect of the tiles and often will fi ll a space on the ‘board’ even if it helps a rival, just for aesthetics’ sake. My buddy seems to be more of a castlebuilder while I tend to use the farmers and robbers. But of course, it all depends on which tiles you draw. In my title, I called Carcassonne a “gateway” game. By that, of course, I mean that this is the kind of game that will get newbies hooked on board games. No, not all board games are as monotonous as Monopoly or Life. There is a whole world of excitement and wonder out there. Keep tuning in and I’ll point out some of the best.

To own or not to own?

Own. Defi nitely own. The box isn’t all that big so storage isn’t an issue. It’s been around for a long time (as far as games go) so it’s not expensive in the least. As I said the replay value is fantastic. It’s also a game you can use to get family or friends interested in board games. They have a bit of a rap as being boring, but that’s simply not true. Carcassonne can help you prove that to people.

OUTDOORS SECTION

lake Erie Fishing Hotline partnerships Now span the state to prevent the sheltered bays of the the spread of Invasive species south basin (not safe) and

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the north basin remains open to boating. Anglers can find yellow perch and The Lake Erie tributaries sunfish action in nearshore were blown out on Thursareas. Small minnows, day from snowmelt. Water worms and small ice fishing levels are falling today and jigs tipped with waxworms the smaller streams are your work well. Boaters can best bet at present. All creeks target walleye below 20-25 except Cattaraugus should feet in the deep holes of the be good to go on Saturday, north basin. Vertical jigging with ideal water conditions just off the bottom with likely. Cattaraugus Creek is Swedish pimples, jigging running high at about 1,700 Rapalas and hair jigs tipped cubic feet per second and with worms or minnows will not be an option this are good bets for walleye. weekend. Anglers continue to Anglers may still target bass report good steelhead action by catch and release only, on many creeks. Chautauartificial lures only. qua, Canadaway, Silver, Walnut, South Branch Cattarau- Ice Fishing Skim ice coverings on some gus, Eighteenmile & south branch, Buffalo and Cayuga local waters have ice anglers anxious for the start of the Creeks are all good options. season. However, there is Lake Erie steelhead comcurrently no safe ice to report monly hit natural baits in western New York. Ice like egg sacs and worms, may come early this year, ﬂies such as egg imitations, so now is the time to get the streamers and bugger patterns, and artificial lures like ice fishing gear primed and ready to go. Before you head trout beads, minnow-type out on the ice this winter, stickbaits and in-line spinremember that a minimum ners. In cold water conditions, it is best to keep drifted of 3 to 4 inches of solid ice (blue or black, not white) is offerings slow and deep, as steelhead are more lethargic the general rule for safety. Drilling holes or tapping with and hugging the bottom. It a spud bar to check ice thickis also good to concentrate ness is recommended on your efforts during the warmest part of the day when chasing way out. Safety ice picks, boot cleats, a throw rope and a winter steelhead. For those ﬂoatation devise are recomnew to steelhead fishing, see the Steelhead Fishing in mended safety supplies. Use good judgment and fish with Lake Erie Tributaries page for information on steelhead a friend when possible. Those fishing equipment, locations new to ice fishing can check the Ice Fishing Basics page and links to stream maps. for more information. Upper Niagara River If you need more fi shShore anglers can target ing information or would yellow perch from Broderick like to contribute to the Park. Emerald shiners are fi shing report, please call available for dipping at that or e-mail Mike Todd site and are the best bait for (716-851-7010; mttodd@ perch. Anglers also catch gw.dec.state.ny.us) or Jim the occasional rainbow trout Markham (716-366-0228; from the park by drifting egg jlmarkha@gw.dec.state. sacs or by casting spoons. ny.us). Good Luck Fishing! Chautauqua Lake The fishing hotline can Parts of the lake iced over also be heard at (716) 679during the last cold snap. ERIE or (716) 855-FISH. Some thin ice remains in

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Every area of the state now has a partnership working to combat invasive species at the local and regional level, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joseph Martens announced today. New York State recently fi nalized a contract establishing the fi nal of eight Partnerships for Regional Invasive Species Management (PRISM) in Western New York, achieving the important statewide milestone. Each PRISM is funded by the state Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) and has a full time coordinator. "Invasive species can have a devastating effect, not only on the environment, but also on the economy," Commissioner Martens said. "By partnering with non-profits, universities and consultants, New York is establishing one of the nation's most comprehensive approaches to invasive species management. A regional, coordinated approach that benefits from research, statewide education and outreach, online resources and a robust database are critical to New York's success in managing invasive species." New York's PRISMs are regional private-public partnerships that have diverse memberships, including local and state governments, conservation and trade organizations, academia, landowner associations and interested citizens. The partnerships are focused on shared goals including education and outreach, developing and

coordinating volunteer invasive species monitoring programs, and controlling select invasive species in priority locations. "The vision for the State of New York's invasive species program is becoming a reality. The State's sustained commitment to advancing its invasive species program enabled the development of one of the most comprehensive frameworks in the country," said Hilary Smith, Chair of the New York Invasive Species Advisory Committee and Director of the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program PRISM. "Involving governmental and non-governmental organizations in shared decision-making is essential for success and has inspired innovative and effective approaches now underway." DEC recently published proposed invasive species regulations including lists of species proposed for prohibition or regulation that are open for public comment through December 23 and four hearings are underway statewide. More information on the proposed regulations can be found on the DEC website. In addition, DEC is drafting an updated aquatic invasive species plan that includes recommended actions and a time table for implementation. As a result of implementing the Invasive Species Task Force recommendations, New York has significantly increased its capacity to meet the challenge of invasive species, particularly on the local and regional levels. PRISM successes include controlling giant hogweed, a plant that causes severe skin reactions, and

other invasive plants such as black swallowwort, Phragmites and Japanese knotweed. PRISMs also established a volunteer training program to monitor and report invasive species, conducted ash tree inventories for communities to help them plan and prepare for their removal following the Emerald Ash Borer infestations and are educating homeowners and interested citizens on how to identify and manage invasive species and how to prevent their spread. PRISMs have sponsored public outreach campaigns including Public Service Announcements and targeted mailings. Other components of the state's invasive species program include: • New York Invasive Species Clearninghouse an online go-to resource for information (this site can be found in the right hand column of this page); • New York Invasive Species Database - an online invasive species database and GIS mapping system known as iMap Invasives to track invasive species populations and management efforts in the state (this site can be found in the right hand column of this page); • the New York State Invasive Species Research Institute, housed at Cornell University, which connects scientists, research and managers; and

• support for statewide invasive species education and outreach, operated through the Cornell University Cooperative Extension Program. The state agencies and non-governmental organizations that comprise the New York Invasive Species Council and the New York Invasive Species Advisory Committee work with DEC's Invasive Species Coordination Unit to provide leadership to control invasives. Current partner projects include developing a mobile application for reporting invasive species to New York's invasive species database, an annual invasive species in-service training conference, developing invasive species white papers and research priorities, and assessing lists of non-native species for classification of regulated and prohibited species.

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local sports schedule

Girls Basketball

Fri, Jan. 3 vs. Fredonia, 7:30 p.m.

Tournament, TBA Sun, Dec. 29 at Elmira Tournament, TBA Fri, Jan. 3 at Frontier, 7:30 p.m.

Hebert, clark claim sUNYac cager Kudos

Mon, Dec. 30 vs. Frewsburg, 7:30 p.m. Fri, Jan. 3 vs. Dunkirk, 12:30 p.m. Contributed Article

1,265 career points are second most in Fredonia State Fri, Dec. 27 at Dunkirk Duals, TBA Girls Basketball Mon, Dec. 23 at Pine Valley program history. Boys Basketball Sat, Dec. 28 at Dunkirk Duals, TBA Thu, Dec. 26 at Olean IAABO Tournament, 6:00 p.m. Thu, Jan. 2 vs. Chautauqua Fri, Jan. 3 at NFWOA Clark had an all-around Fredonia State basketTournament, TBA Sat, Jan. 4 at Pine Valley Lake, 7:30 p.m. Tournament, 1:00 p.m. game in the second half of ball players claimed both Fri, Dec. 27 at Olean IAABO Tournament, 2:30 p.m. Girls Basketball Sat, Jan. 4 NFWOA the doubleheader Saturday SUNYAC Player of Week Tournament, TBA Wrestling Fri, Jan. 3 at Chautauqua Tournament, 9:00 a.m. with 26 points and seven awards this week. Fri, Jan. 3 at Cardinal O’Hara, Sat, Dec. 28 at Pine Valley Lake, 7:30 p.m. rebounds in the Blue Dev6:00 p.m. Tournament, 9:30 p.m. Senior guard Becky Hebert ils' 79-65 win over Alfred Wrestling (Hilton) was named the State. He had a seasonFri, Dec. 27 at Dunkirk Duals, women's winner, while high five assists and he also 9:00 a.m. senior forward Tyrone matched his season-highs Girls Basketball Sat, Dec. 28 at Dunkirk Duals, Clark (Elmira) represents in steals (5) and blocked Fri, Jan. 3 at CattaraugusBoys Basketball 10:00 a.m. the men. shots (4). Clark is No. 5 in Girls Basketball Thu, Jan. 2 at Sherman, 7:30 p.m. Little Valley, 7:30 p.m. Fri, Jan. 3 at Niagara CCC, TBA Fri, Dec. 27 at JCC Holiday the conference scoring with Hebert scored 35 points-Girls Basketball Sat, Jan. 4 at Niagara CCC, TBA Shootout, 7:30 p.m. 20.5 points per game. one point shy of her Fri, Jan. 3 vs. Sherman, 7:30 p.m. Boys Swimming and Sat, Dec. 28 at JCC Holiday single-game school record Hebert and Clark are the Wrestling Diving Shootout, TBA -- in the Blue Devils' 81second and third Fredonia Sat, Jan. 4 at Ripley Fri, Dec. 27 at Hamburg, 10:00 Fri, Jan. 3 at Cassadaga 58 home win over Alfred State basketball players Tournament, 9:00 a.m. Girls Basketball a.m. Valley, 7:30 p.m. State last Saturday. She honored this winter. On Mon, Dec. 23 at Fri, Jan. 3 at Williamsville also added five rebounds, Boys Basketball Dec. 2, Fredonia State Southwestern, 12:30 p.m. East, 6:00 p.m. three steals and one assist. sophomore forward SaThu, Jan. 2 vs. Cassadaga Fri, Dec. 27 vs. Immaculata, Hebert closed out the first Indoor Track and Field Valley, 7:30 p.m. brina Macaulay (Newark) 5:30 p.m. semester with a 24.9 scorFri, Dec. 27 at Fredonia State, was selected SUNYAC Fri, Jan. 3 at Falconer, 7:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. ing average, first in the Women's Basketball Player Boys Basketball SUNYAC and fourth in Sat, Jan. 4 at Fredonia State, of the Week. Thu, Jan. 2 at Brocton, 7:30 p.m. Boys Basketball Mon, Dec. 23 at Fairview, 6:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. the nation among NCAA Sat, Jan. 4 at Pine Valley Both teams are idle until Fri, Dec. 27 at Clarence Division III women. She is Tournament, TBA Jan. 10 when they travel Girls Basketball Tournament, 5:30 p.m. shooting 59.7 percent from Girls Basketball to Oswego for a SUNYAC Fri, Jan. 3 at Westfi eld, 6:00 p.m. Sat, Dec. 28 at Clarence the field and 83.0 percent Fri, Jan. 3 vs. Brocton, 7:30 p.m. doubleheader. Boys Basketball Tournament, TBA from the foul line. Her Sat, Jan. 4 vs. Westfield,

Wrestling

12:30 p.m.

Wrestling

Sat, Jan. 4 at Ripley Tournament, 9:00 a.m.

Wrestling

Fri, Dec. 27 at Dunkirk Duals, 9:00 a.m. Sat, Dec. 27 at Dunkirk Duals, 9:00 a.m. Sat, Jan. 4 at Franklinville Tournament, 9:00 a.m.

Indoor Track and Field Boys Basketball

Thu, Jan. 2 at Panama, 7:30 p.m.

Girls Basketball

Fri, Jan. 3 vs. Panama, 7:30 p.m.

Sat, Dec. 28 at WNY Relays, 9:00 a.m. Sat, Jan. 4 at Fredonia State, 2:00 p.m.

Boys Swimming

Thu, Jan. 2 at Franklinville, 5:00 a.m.

Boys Swimming

Thu, Jan. 2 at Franklinville, 5:00 p.m.

Girls Basketball

Mon, Dec. 23 vs. Pine Valley, 1:30 p.m. Fri, Jan. 3 at Pine Valley, 12:30 p.m.

Indoor Track and Field Sat, Dec. 28 at WNY Relays, 9:00 a.m. Fri, Jan. 3 at Fredonia State, 5:00 p.m.

Wrestling

Fri, Dec. 27 at Dunkirk Duals, TBA Sat, Dec. 28 at Dunkirk Duals, TBA Sat, Jan. 4 at Ripley Tournament, 9:00 a.m.

Girls Basketball

Fri, Dec. 27 at Frewsburg Tournament, TBA Sat, Dec. 28 at Frewsburg Tournament, TBA

Boys Basketball

Fri, Dec. 27 at Frewsburg Tournament, TBA Sat, Dec. 28 at Frewsburg Tournament, TBA

Wrestling

Fri, Dec 27 at Dunkirk Duals, 9:00 a.m. Sat, Dec. 28 at Dunkirk Duals, 9:00 a.m. Fri, Jan. 3 at Niagara CCC, TBA Sat, Jan. 4 at Niagara CCC, TBA

Girls Basketball

Fri, Dec. 27 at Frewsburg Tournament, 4:00 p.m. Sat, Dec. 28 at Frewsburg Tournament, TBA Mon, Dec. 30 at Pine Valley, 7:30 p.m.

Boys Basketball

Fri, Dec. 27 at Frewsburg Tournament, 8:00 p.m. Sat, Dec. 28 at Frewsburg Tournament, TBA

Girls Basketball

Fri, Dec. 27 at Frewsburg Tournament, TBA Sat, Dec. 28 at Frewsburg Tournament, TBA Fri, Jan. 3 at Clymer, 7:30 p.m.

Girls Basketball

Mon, Dec. 23 vs. Fredonia, 12:30 p.m. Fri, Dec. 27 at JCC Holiday Shootout, TBA Sat, Dec. 28 at JCC Holiday Shootout, TBA

Wrestling

Fri, Dec. 27 at Dunkirk Duals, 9:00 a.m. Sat, Dec. 28 at Dunkirk Duals, 9:00 a.m. Sat, Jan. 4 at Ripley Tournament, TBA Mon, Dec. 30 at Festival of Lights Tournament, TBA

Boys Swimming and Diving

Sat, Jan. 4 at Cleveland Hill Invitational, TBA

Boys Basketball

Fri, Dec. 27 at Frewsburg Tournament, TBA Girls Basketball Sat, Dec. 28 at Frewsburg Fri, Jan. 3 vs. Silver Creek, Tournament, TBA Thu, Jan. 2 vs. Clymer, 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Sat, Jan. 4 at Chautauqua Boys Swimming and Lake, 12:30 p.m.

Diving

Thu, Jan. 2 at Olean, 5:30 p.m.

Boys Basketball

Fri, Dec. 27 at Frewsburg Tournament, TBA Sat, Dec. 28 at Frewsburg Tournament, TBA

Boys Basketball Fri, Dec. 27 at Elmira

FSU Sports Information Dept.

Fri, Jan. 3 vs. Randolph, 7:30 p.m.

Bowling

Wrestling

Fri, Dec. 27 at Dunkirk Duals, 8:00 a.m. Sat, Dec. 28 at Dunkirk Duals, 8:00 a.m.

Boys Basketball

Girls Basketball

Mon, Dec. 23 at Dunkirk, 1:30 p.m.

(Photo courtesy of Fredonia State)

Haley three-peats as sUNYac Diving award Winner and again Nov. 11. Her FSU Sports Information Dept. senior teammate, Ashley Keller (Lockport), won last week, giving Fredonia For the third time this sea- State four of the seven son, Fredonia State senior awards so far this season. Katelyn Haley (CananThe Blue Devils are idle daigua) has been selected for two weeks making their SUNYAC Women's Diver annual warm-weather of the Week. training trip, this year to Haley was cited Monday af- Florida. Their next reguter finishing first in the 1-me- larly scheduled competition ter and third in the 3-meter is Jan. 11 at home vs. teams in the Blue Devils' dual meet from Ithaca and Nazareth. Dec. 12 at Canisius College. She earned 234.60 points for six dives to defeat Canisius's Audrey Mulhisen by 3.5 points in the 1-meter. Haley's 3-meter score was 249.95 points. Her previous SUNYAC Katelyn Haley (Photo awards came on Oct. 28 courtesy of Fredonia State) Contributed Article

COMMENTARY CONTINUED FROM PG 1 But as I watched Eli Manning walk off the field with that blank, village-idiot expression on his face after throwing his fifth interception of the game against the Seahawks (he also fumbled twice in that game), I cringed as the announcers talked about his two Super Bowl rings. I’ve despised Eli as a person from the instant he refused to play in San Diego after he was drafted. I’ve laughed as his mediocre-toterrible quarterbacking skills since I first saw him throw a pass in the NFL. And yet he has as many rings as Peyton Manning, Aaron Rodgers, Dan Marino and Jim Kelly combined. Therefore, I have to write about specifically this season to prove to myself and the world just how awful Eli is. The Giants have been shut out twice this season. TWICE! Do you know how hard it is to get shut out in today’s NFL? Let’s fi rst remember that Eli has two, possibly three,

great receivers in Victor Cruz, Hakeem Nicks and Rueben Randle. A quarterback like Joe Flacco would kill to have those types of targets. Yet Eli leads the lead with an astounding 25 interceptions. The next closest is fellow New Yorker Geno Smith with 21 picks. After that Carson Palmer, Flacco and Matthew Stafford all have 17, but all three of those players have significantly more attempts than Eli does, too. So how about completion percentage? That’s a pretty relevant stat when it comes to evaluating quarterbacks. Eli’s 58.6 percent completion rate comes in a No. 29 among the 35 eligible quarterbacks. Ahead of him on that list are guys like Jason Campbell (58.9), Chad Henne (60.0) and even noted inaccurate rookie E.J. Manuel (58.8). Those three aren’t exactly the elite of the league. To put it in perspective, the guy

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning has done a lot of head-scratching in his career. So have Giants fans, coaches and other players when watching Eli toss the pigskin to the wrong team. (AP Photo)

Eli was traded for — Philip Rivers of the San Diego Chargers — leads the NFL with a 69.9 percent completion percentage. The average fan doesn’t really understand what quarterback rating is, but it takes into consideration touchdowns, interceptions, yards, attempts, etc. It’s a good way (though far from the best) of evaluating a quarterback’s effectiveness. Where does Eli rank? How about 33rd out of the

35 eligible players (to be eligible a quarterback needs at least 14 attempts per team games). He’s ahead of just Geno Smith and Oakland Raiders legend Terrelle Pryor. Maybe I’m being unfair to Eli. Maybe this is just one bad outlier of a season in an otherwise stellar career. Let’s take a look, shall we? Well, as I noted before, stats don’t lie and the stats say that Eli Manning is and

always has been a turnover machine. He has thrown for 227 career touchdowns, which admittedly isn’t half bad, but he’s also tossed 169 interceptions in just 10 seasons. He only played nine games his rookie year and has obviously only played 14 games this year. So that’s 169 interceptions in 151 games. He threw 20 picks in 2007 and 25 in 2010 plus the 25 he has this year already. That’s an insane number of times to throw the ball to the wrong team. Let’s compare those stats to older brother Peyton, who has 483 touchdowns and 219 interceptions in his career. Peyton has eclipsed the 20-interception mark just twice in his 15-year career and once was his rookie season in which he tossed a forgettable 28. So Peyton has 50 more interceptions than Eli, but also has an astounding 256 more touchdowns. For those of you keeping score at home, that means that if Peyton retired today,

Eli would need to AVERAGE 51 touchdowns and 10 interceptions over the next five years to match Peyton’s career regular season numbers. Yes I realize Peyton has a reputation for choking in the playoffs. Yes I realize Eli has a reputation for stepping up in the playoffs. But to that I say watch the games. Peyton passes every eye test there is. He’s clearly lost arm strength but has adapted and will absolutely win the MVP award this year. Eli still has an arm like a cannon but throws it to the wrong team and makes numerous bonehead decisions per game. You tell me which quarterback is better. I realize this entire commentary has been me ripping apart Eli Manning. That’s not an apology, just an admission. He’s terrible. Stefan Gestwicki is the sports editor of the Chautauqua Star. Comments are this article can be directed to stefan.gestwicki@ star-mediagroup.com.

Manuel out Vs. Dolphins With Knee swelling By John Wawrow AP Sports Writer

Bills rookie quarterback EJ Manuel was ruled out from playing against the Miami Dolphins because of swelling in his left knee. That means journeyman backup Thad Lewis, who is from Miami, will make his fourth start of the season on Sunday - and second of the year against the Dolphins. The Bills (5-9) have already been eliminated from playoff contention. The Dolphins (8-6), meanwhile, control their own playoff destiny. Miami, which has won three straight and four of five, can clinch a berth by either winning its final two games or having both Baltimore and Cincinnati lose. Bills coach Doug Marrone made the decision to sit Manuel early into practice on Wednesday after the rookie first-round draft pick showed difficulty with his mobility. Manuel practiced inside the team's fieldhouse, and was then held out once Marrone shifted the session outside on the slick turf at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Marrone said Manuel's lack of mobility and instability in the knee would have made it difficult to play. And he was also concerned how ready Manuel might be with limited practice time.

Buffalo Bills quarterback E.J. Manuel fumbles the ball as he is hit by Jacksonsville Jaguars free safety Winston Guy during the second half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013. (AP Photo/ Stephen Morton)

Manuel was hurt during a 27-20 loss at Jacksonville on Sunday, though it's not clear on which play the injury occurred. Drafted 16th overall out of Florida State, Manuel was the fi rst and only quarterback selected in the fi rst round. He has gone 4-6 as a starter this season. And this will mark the third time since training camp that he's been sidelined with a knee injury. Manuel missed the final two weeks of the preseason after having a procedure on his left knee, which he hurt in a game against Minnesota. He then missed four games after spraining his right knee in a 37-24 loss at Cleveland on Oct. 3. Marrone first revealed the injury on Monday, but was optimistic about Manuel's

chances of playing. That changed over the past two days when Manuel's knee did not respond to treatment. Though Manuel won't play this weekend, Marrone said he felt ''very confident'' that Manuel will start in the Bills fi nale at New England on Dec. 29. The injury comes after Manuel had won his first road game of the season, and had a chance to help Buffalo string together consecutive wins for the first time since Weeks 2 and 3 of 2012. Manuel is 3-2 at home and has struggled with his consistency on the road. Lewis has proven to be a capable backup since being promoted from the practice squad on Oct. 7. He went 1-2 in place of Manuel

earlier this season before Lewis was sidelined by a rib injury in a 35-17 loss at New Orleans. Lewis' victory came against the Dolphins on Oct. 20, when he went 21 of 32 for 202 yards and an interception in the 23-21 win. The Bills acquired Lewis in a trade with Detroit in August, after Manuel hurt his left knee. He was cut by Buffalo before the start of the season and then signed to the team's practice squad. Overall, the Duke product has gone 62 of 103 for 652 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions. Receiver Stevie Johnson is also not expected to play, Marrone said. Johnson has been excused to be with his family in California following the unexpected death of the player's mother on Saturday. ''I don't believe that he will be available for our game on Sunday,'' Marrone said. ''And I think it's important we realize this tragedy, and our thoughts and prayers are with Stevie and his family.'' Marrone also considered starting safety Aaron Williams' chances of playing on Sunday as ''50-50.'' Williams did not practice after hurting his ribs while making a tackle in the fourth quarter against Jacksonville.

sabres Erase DeďŹ cit, Knock off Jets Contributed Article AP Sports

Matt Moulson is sensing something different around the Buffalo Sabres after their first third-period comeback win of the season. ''We had a great first period, an awful second period,'' Moulson said. ''Maybe before we would've folded it in then but (interim coach Ted Nolan) had some good words in between periods for us and that helped jump start us a bit.'' Buffalo is 1-21 when trailing at the start of the third period after Moulson, Marcus Foligno and Matt Ellis scored to lift the Buffalo Sabres to a 4-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night. It was Buffalo's first regulation win since Nov. 15 against Toronto, when Nolan took over for the fired Ron Rolston. ''I love playing for him and a lot of guys go through the wall for him,'' Moulson said of Nolan. ''That's what you want from your coach, a leader like that. He's probably one of the best in that position.'' Mark Scheifele scored two

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goals in 36 seconds to build a 2-0 second-period lead for the Jets, who have lost four of their past five games. ''Let's be honest, our second period was horrendous,'' said Sabres captain Steve Ott, who also scored. ''We had turnovers after turnovers and they capitalized twice on it. It simply wasn't good enough.'' What Nolan say after two periods that made such an impression on Moulson and the Sabres? ''I just raised my voice a little bit longer than I usually do,'' Nolan said, ''But I just said we gotta compete. If we compete, we're good and we can't compete for 55 minutes, we have to compete for 60 minutes.'' The Jets were playing their third game in four nights and got through a scoreless first period that saw Buffalo outshoot them 19-7. ''I never really liked the game even from the onset,'' Jets coach Claude Noel said. At the 1:02 mark of the second period, Scheifele moved between two stickchecking Sabres into the slot, scoring on a pointblank wrist shot over Ryan Miller's right shoulder. Thirty-six seconds later, he carried the puck down

the right side of the Sabres zone before taking a step toward the net and beating Miller over the same shoulder to give the Jets a two-goal lead. Scheifele has five goals and five assists in his past 12 games after getting just five points in his first 24 games. ''I think we thought that the opponent would fold up and play and obviously that wasn't the case,'' Noel said. Ott put the Sabres on the scoreboard at the 10:16 of the second. Drew Stafford took a shot that Ondrej Pavelec redirected to Ott. The Sabres' captain scored his fourth goal of the season and his first since Nov. 15. Stafford and Ott paired up on their next shift, but Pavelec was able to cover up Ott's one-timer. The Sabres broke through 50 seconds into the third period when Foligno went to the net and tapped in a pass from Cody Hodgson to tie the score at 2. Less than two minutes later, with Eric O'Dell in the penalty box for hooking, Moulson deďŹ&#x201A;ected Christian Ehrhoff's shot past Pavelec to give the Sabres their first lead of the night. The power-play goal relieved a unit that had

scored on just two of its previous 30 opportunities. ''Our momentum took over like we played in the first period and that was the difference,'' Ott said. Buffalo added a fourth goal when Kevin Porter, recalled earlier in the day from Rochester of the American Hockey League, stole the puck from Eric Tangradi in the slot. His high backhand shot was batted out of the air by Ellis and past Pavelec. Buffalo hadn't scored more than three goals in its previous 16 games. ''You have to play the percentages, I'm a strong believer in that,'' Moulson said. ''Eventually, they gotta go in. We've been getting a lot of shots recently, a lot more than we were getting before. We eventually gotta find the back of the net at some point.'' The Sabres had a 3-on-1 break during a first-period power play, but Pavelec pushed Hodgson's shot wide of the net. Buffalo outshot Winnipeg 31-27 for the game as 12 different Sabres recorded points. Miller made 25 saves in the win.

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NFl standings (through December 18, 2013)

Team

PCT

DIFF

American Football Conference AFC East

New England Miami NY Jets Buffalo

10 8 6 5

4 6 8 9

0 0 0 0

.714 .571 .429 .357

369 310 246 300

311 296 367 354

+58 +14 -121 -54

Cincinnati Baltimore Pittsburgh Cleveland

9 8 6 4

5 6 8 10

0 0 0 0

.643 .571 .429 .286

354 296 321 288

274 277 332 362

+80 +19 -11 -74

Indianapolis Tennessee Jacksonville Houston

9 5 4 2

5 9 10 12

0 0 0 0

.643 .357 .286 .143

338 326 221 253

319 355 399 375

+19 -29 -178 -122

Denver Kansas City San Diego Oakland

11 11 7 4

3 3 7 10

0 0 0 0

.786 .786 .500 .286

535 399 343 295

372 255 311 393

+163 +144 +32 -98

AFC North

AFC South

AFC West

National Football Conference NFC East

Philadelphia Dallas NY Giants Washington

8 7 5 3

6 7 9 11

0 0 0 0

.571 .500 .357 .214

364 393 251 305

349 385 357 434

+15 +8 -106 -129

Chicago Green Bay Detroit Minnesota

8 7 7 4

6 6 7 9

0 1 0 1

.571 .536 .500 .321

406 353 362 363

391 362 339 425

+15 -9 +23 -62

New Orleans Carolina Tampa Bay Atlanta

10 10 4 4

4 4 10 10

0 0 0 0

.714 .714 .286 .286

359 328 258 309

270 208 324 388

+89 +120 -66 -79

Seattle San Francisco Arizona St. Louis

12 10 9 6

2 4 5 8

0 0 0 0

.857 .714 .643 .429

380 349 342 316

205 228 291 324

+175 +121 +51 -8

NFC North

NFC South

NFC West

NHl standings Team

(through DECember 18, 2013) GP W L OTL PTS GF GA

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WINDOWS PHOTO/VIDEOCAMERA Great for EBAY, Take

Photos, Movies, Videos, +Microphone, Talk Face-to-Face, New $12. 716-365-5027

81 Forest Avenue, Jamestown, New York 14701

(716) 484-1010

MISCELLANEOUS I will draw your child’s or pet’s portraits for Christmas! 716-720-5130 ART WORK

FOR

SALE-

BUSINESS_NOTICES AMBIT MEETING SCHEDULE

Need income? Explore the Ambit Energy Opportunity at 716-640-3957.

ENTERTAINMENT For all events including birthdays, class reunions etc. 716-6725617 leave a message.

COMEDIANS FOR HIRE

Cocktail, Dinner, and Dance music solo piano, or duet, trio, quartet, etc. Phone 716-672-6767 MUSIC FOR PARTIES

MEDICAL_HELP_WANTED LPN 28 yrs. experience will take care of your loved one in their home. References and reasonable rates. Call: Cheryl @ 814-572-5337

LPN HOMECARE

SALES_HELP_WANTED

FRUITCAKES

Homemade Fruitcakes- No citron or orange peel. Very moist and lots of fruit and nuts. 595-3424

Silver-Plated, Copper, and Brass. 716-484-4160. Red, 13 Adjustments+Height, MedLarge, Hem Guide, Foam Padded, Pin Cushion, DF251, New $124 716-365-5027

SINGER DRESS FORM

REGAL

Representing Injured People and Their Families

BAKE_SALES

ANTIQUE DISHES / PLATTERS

PART - FULL TIME Need income?

AUDIO_VIDEO_EQUIPMENT

Explore the Ambit Energy Opportunity at 716-640-3957.

COFFEE

ELECTRIC

Percolator, 10-34 cups, auto, $25. 716-365-5027

BABY_ITEMS CHILDS JUMP HORSE Childs riding horse on stand with springs. Has gallopping sound switch. call 716-358-3765

BOOKS BOOKS & NOVELS $5 for large

box full. 716-488-9094

CLOTHING Black and White like new. $50 each. call 716-488-2399

New 32” Vizio LCD HDTV, one year old, new in box, $175. 716499-6831

WOMEN’S COATS

ROLAND KC-100 KEYBOARDAMP 4-Channel,WITH Lower

Wool sports jackets and blazers in various colors. $20 each. call 716-488-2399

NEW 32” VIZIO HDTV

Storage Cabinet, mounted on a Portable Cart, Microphone & Accessories, $275 716-365-5027 TELEVISION SET 27” color $29

(716)488-9094

WOMEN’S SPORTS JACKETS FOR SALE 1987 Kubota b8200 4x4 diesel 927hr tractor R1 tires 3pt exc. cond. 3800.oo Bo. 716-326-4379 FOR SALE 5ft bush hog ﬁnish mower 3pt new 2013 1700.00 716-326-4379

FARM_EQUIPMENT

COMPUTERS LEATHER

LAPTOP

NURSING SCRUBS solid and prints, large and extra large, new and nearly new condition, $5 each 716-672-5021

Wide, Long & Thick, Padded with Multi Compartments, Carry Strap, Good Quality, $75. 716-365-5027

For Parts. Model # 472AT. Engine A782. 716-595-2046.

MURPHY DIESEL ENGINE

CASE

12 amp ConseptOne with Hose and uphaulstry attachment, Powerforce with height adjustment $25 716-365-5027

BISSELL UPRIGHT VACUUM

ANTIQUES_FOR_SALE ANTIQUE TOOLS AND PLOWS

Good selection. 716-484-4160.

5’ BOX BLADE

595-2046.

$275. Call 716-

Part # AT193778. Capacity 18” 2.3 cubic ft std. 716-484-4160. JOHN DEERE BUCKET

JOHN DEERE 310B LOADER /

Backhoe. Serial # 1318121. 3 cylinder diesel. Starts and runs good. $7,500. Call 716-595-2046.

Section C

CLETRAC BULLDOZER BGS H

Serial number: 11c 150. Runs and works good. $2,200. Call 716-595-2046. LARGE

INDUSTRIAL

TANKS

Sizes from 1,000 to 12,000 Gallons. Call 716-595-2046.

WHEEL LOADER TIRES Good selection, including 14.00 - 24 and 14.9 - 24. Call 716-595-2046. FORD MODEL 5550 LOADER / Backhoe. Starts and Runs

Good. Engine completely rebuilt 3 years ago. $8,500. Call 716-595-2046.

TROJAN LOADER LC 100 Gas engine. C 112. $3,200. Call 716595-2046. FOR SALE 1987 Kubota B8200 4x4 tractor 3pt hitch 927 hrs A1 cond. R1 tires very nice tractor 1 hyd. remote 716-326-4379

FURNITURE 10 SOLID CHERRY HUTCHES

High-Quality. Glass not included. Call 716-484-4160. For Businesses or Home. 716484-4160.

TABLES, DESKS, CHAIRS

SET OF 4 BAR STOOLS Set of 4 Bar Stools 29 1/2” tall, bamboo tops, unﬁnished wood, $150/ make oﬀer. 716-499-6831 3-24” SWIVEL BAR STOOLS

Three swivel bar stools. Spindle backs. Excellent condition. Bought at Oak express. $75 all. 716-934-9593 QUALITY FURNITURE PARTS

Former Crawford Co. Bed & Foot Heads, Cabinet Doors, Dresser/Drawer Parts, Table Tops. 716-484-4160

LAZY SUSANS AND CABINETS

(Lower Cabinets) For Kitchens. New Condition. Call 716484-4160 to stop by and look at inventory. Wooden older 2 large deep and 2 smaller half drawer dresser. asking $50. call 716-358-3765

DRESSER

HOUSEHOLD_GOODS_ FOR_SALE NEW ALUMINUM STOVE PIPING Mostly 6 Inch Diameter.

Various lengths. Call 716-4844160 for more info. NEW

KITCHEN

UTENSILS

Large supply of Mixing Bowl Sets, Salad Spinners, and Kitchen Tools. Low Prices. 716-484-4160 3 REFRIGERATORS FOR SALE

Medium sizes. For home or camper. 716-484-4160. GEORGE

FOREMAN

GRILL

George Foreman Grilling Machine, electric with bun warmer, $12. 716-365-5027 REGAL UPRIGHT ROTISSERIE

Poultry, Roast & Skewer Kabob Towers, Does whole Poultry and Roasts, or Kabobs slowly spinning $75. 716-365-5027 NEW DOORS AND WINDOWS

Various Sizes. Low prices. Call 716-484-4160. Visit YouTube “Quality Windows and Doors for sale”. VENT FREE GAS STOVES 3 Stoves to choose from. Fireplace Style. Low prices. Call 716-484-4160.

LAWN_AND_GARDEN JOHN DEERE TRACTOR: 23 Hp Kohler V twin engine, 48” Mower, Mulcher. Priced to sell! 716-488-9094

ETS

tch716ook

FIREWOOD $50 a face cord or

$60 delivered. 716-708-9789 716-708-9789

MISC_FOR_SALE For Pizza Shop / Restaurant. $1,900. 716-484-4160. VULCAN PIZZA OVEN

r 2 NUTTING FACTORY CARTS half Heavy Duty 6’ and 8’ carts. 3 50. feet wide. 20 available. Low price. 716-484-4160.

PIP-

ter. 84-

3’ and 4’ wide by 10’ long. 0.8 mm/.03 thick 21 gauge and 1.3 mm/.05 thick 16 gauge. 716-595-2046.

TIN SHEETING

TREADMILL: Priced to sell. 716-488-9094

SILS 2-WAY RADIOS POCKET SIZE

owl Brand New! 2 for $22. 716and 488-9094 ces. TWO ELVIS CLOCKS Call for more information. 716-672-5617

ALE

TIRES FOR SALE Snow tires or 215/60R16 used one season. 4 tires $325.00 Call Dunkirk RILL 847-915-0888 ing TV. 27” $29 (716)488-9094 bun EXERCISE CYCLE: Roto-cycle 7 motorized execise bike $36 ERIE (716)488-9094 bob

ultry BROTHER INTELLIFAX Loads wly of Features, home/oﬃce, copy, autodial, fax/tel/anOWS swer mach opts, plain paper, ces. $25. 716-365-5027

ou- USED DECK SPINDLES 50-100 and of them. 50 cents each. 716934-9593

3 BANKER/COURIER/PILOT CASE ire- Large Solid Top Grade LeathCall er with Side Pouch, Compartments, Quality made, Not used. $145.

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KIRBY UPRIGHT VACUUM G6D

Hp Powerful & Clean, Attachments 48” include Upholstery, Carpet & to more, $275. 716-365-5027 CREDIT

CARD

PROCESSOR

VeriFone Omni 396, Report Functions, Power Supply, Xtra Tapes, $65. 716-365-5027 HAMMOCK

488-9094

2 person. $39 716-

Pop up New. $75 716-488-9094

CANOPY/GAZEBO:

NEW FIREPLACE TOOLS WITH

LOG HOLDER. Metal stand includes 4 ﬁreplace tools that hang on side of log holder-never used $35obo 716-761-7157 1999 Ford 3/4 ton, 4.9 fuel injected motor runs great, plow available call Jerry @ 716-672-5021 PARTS TRUCK

Lots of used deck spindles, Plain straight ones. Good condition. 50 cents each. 716-934-9593 USED DECK SPINDLES

Some used, some new. All same Put down few months ago. 156 sq ft. (12x13 room) $75.00 obo 716-934-9593 LAMINATE FLOORING

For Sale $25.00$40.00 a truck load of slab wood. call (716)708-9789.

THE WOODS

MUSIC VINTAGE STEREO CONSOLE

Electrophonic AM/FM, Record, 8-Track. Works good. 716-484-4160.

PIANO Portable Grand DGX500 piano. In Great condition. Paid $750, asking $400. Call for more info 716-934-3379.

NEW ARMY SURVIVAL KNIFE

BRAND NEW MILITARY-SURVIVAL/CAMPING KNIFE-FULL STAINLESS 10 1/2” STEEL BLADE-NYLON SHEATH $20.00 716-997-0821 2 Kick Sleds for Sale! Fun and easy to use during the long winter months. Just $250/obo KICK SLED(S)

2 Kick Sleds for Sale! Fun and easy to use during the long winter months. Just $250/obo KICK SLED(S)

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

MICKEY MANTLE TOPPS CARD

Mickey Mantle 1960 Topps Baseball Card. Good Condition, asking just $239.00 / OBO 716-487-2448 GAZELLE

$44

EXERCISER

(716)488-9094

NORDICTRACK PRO EXERCISER Best Total-body workout!

$79 716-488-9094

Exercises entire body $39 716-488-9094

EXERCISE MACHINE

EXERCISE MACHINE exercises entire body $39 716-488-9094 GAZELLE EXERCISE MACHINE:

$39 (716)488-9094 NORDICTRACK

PRO

PLUS:

Exercise machine. Like new. $119 716-488-9094

Re-curve Bow $75.00 with arrows. Leave message if no answer. 716-672-5617 BOW

22-250 VARMINT RIFLE Call for

information. 716-672-5617

PET_SUPPLIES 55 gallon aquarium with lamps, fogger, cover etc. $140 or BO 716-680-0566 LIZARD/SNAKE CAGE

MADENFORD SPRING & AUTO

New location, same great prices, all your auto/truck repairs. water st fredonia 716672-7242 MADENFORD SPRING & AUTO

Any repair any vehicle at lowest rates around. Compare prices. 80 water st. Fredonia 716-672-7242 MADENFORD SPRING & AUTO

BUSINESS_PLACES downtown fredonia space. avail. immed. Over 450 sq. ft. with parking. $700 mth. 716-672-7242

STORE FRONT/OFFICES

COMMERCIAL BUILDING 2500+

sq. ft commercial building outside of Jamestown. Prime high traffic location off Foote Ave. Ext. 1 acre of land in excellent shape.Semi-Truck accessible. All comercial zone, great for offices , health care centers etc. $2,000 a month for rent or $185,000 for sale. Available Now. Call for details. 716-488-2399

OFFICE_SPACE BUSINESS

OFFICE

SPACE

Need any repairs on your car/truck? Madenford is the answer. Call or stop in 716672-7242

BUILDERS_AND_REMODELERS Siding, Rooﬁng & Decks and interior remodeling. Call Doug for your free estimate. (716)224-2156 A+

CONSTRUCTION

HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING

Over 30 years experience. Quality, aﬀordable solutions. for ALL of your: Building, Remodeling, Home Improvement and Property Maintenance needs. For a complete listing of all our services, check out OUR WEBSITE AT: www.holtcontractingwny. com or email us at: jeffholt@ atlanticbb.net 716-640-0604

CERAMIC_TILE walls ect. - reasonable rates! 716-640-0604

TOOLS

UNFURNISHED_APARTMENTS

CLEANING

SHEET BOARD CUT MACHINE

PORTLAND 2 BED APT $425

IMMACULATE HOUSE CLEANING & Organizing oﬀered.

Good condition. 716-484-4160.

Manufactured by Industrial Woodworking Machine Co. Inc. Garland, TX. $400. 716-484-4160. UP CUT SAW

JENKINS DOUBLEEND TENONER Works good. 716-484-4160. PIPE THREADER AND CUTTER

Oster Manufacturing Company. Includes box of dies. Serial # EX1195. $250. Call 716-595-2046. Sears Craftsman 10”. One works, the other needs repair. 716484-4160.

2 RADIAL ARM SAWS

TRENNJAEGER

COLD

SAW

Model PMC 12. Comes with Feed Table. Needs a new hydraulic line. $13,000. Call 716595-2046.

Upper 2 bedroom appt. No pets. 425.00 /mo. available mid Dec. Call 716-792-9871 or 792-7243.

VACATION_PLACES VACATION COTTAGE FOR RENT

In the Onoville area. Beautiful mountainside get away in the Hills of the Allegheny Region. Visit us at www.alleghenymountainsidecottage.com for more information or call (716)483-1384

GRINDER With Magnetic Table. AC magnet. $ 3,500. Call 716-595-2046.

WINTER_ITEMS WESTERN SNOW PLOW BLADE 7 1/2 feet long, 2 feet

high. From a mid-1990s Ford. $600. Call 716-595-2046.

716484-4160. 45” x 26” x 7 1/2”, 39” x 22” x 9”, 38” x 16” x 9”, 38” x 21” x 7”, 38” x 21” x 7” 5 CAST IRON RADIATORS

Experienced for 25 years and bring own cleaning supplies. Willing to travel to Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, & Erie County. $13.00 an hour, price may vary by house size. Call Kelley at 716-397-9727

Garages, Floors - Great Rates! 716-640-0604

HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING New service, Rewires,

Upgrades, Repairs - Low Rates! 716-640-0604

EXCAVATING HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING Drainage, Driveways, Base-

ments & Additions, all of your excavation needs! 716-640-0604

COMMERCIAL_PROPERTY

FENCING

HIGH PRIME FAIRMOUNT AVE.

HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING All types of fencing and

1,300sq. ft. high traﬃc location in West Ellicott close to the Chautauqua Mall. Commercial zone, also available as a private home. Plenty of parking, call for more details. 716-488-2399

FARMS_AND_LAND 106+ ACRE GENTLEMEN FARM

4 Bedroom, Free Gas, Barn, Machine Shed, Hen House, Garage, Yard, Pasture, Woods B438696 Call Lisa 716-545-9453

repairs - Reasonable rates! 716-640-0604

FLOORING HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING

All types of ﬂooring & repairs - Great rates! 716-640-0604

GENERAL_SERVICES HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING

All types of service & repairs for your home, including snow removal & rooftop Ice & snow removal. 716-640-0604 LOWER GAS & ELECTRIC BILL

CATS YORKIE PUPPIES

ONE SHIH-TZU/BEAGLE LEFT

One male left! For $50 well mannered 10 mo.old trained dog. I Call Diane 716-753-2118. 716-753-2118 SHIH-TZU PUPPIES Ready on 12/14/13. $350 Shots, nails cut, bathed. Call Diane 716753-2118. AKC AUST. CATTLE DOG PUPS

8 wks, shots, wormed & vet checked. Champion lines on top side. $300. Call 814-7574589 leave message

AIR_CONDITIONING_ HEATING HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING Air conditioning & heat-

ing systems installed at discounted rates.

AUTO_REPAIR_AND_ PARTS COOKES

TRANSMISSION

More than just a Transmission Specialist! Need oil your changed, a winter tune-up? Call today! 716-326-3040

HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING Repairs & installs. 716-

640-0604

MISCELLANEOUS HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING Additions, Garages,

Kitchens, Baths, Ceilings, Drywall, Decks, Roofs, Siding, Windows & Doors

PAINTING HOLT GENERAL CONTACTING

Interior & Exterior - Great rates! 716-640-0604

PLUMBING HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING New construction, Re-

pairs, Upgrades - Very reasonable rates! 716-640-0604

POLE_BUILDINGS HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING Design & Build to suit

Lower your Gas and Electric Utility Bills, Earn Free Energy, Switch to Ambit Energy at 716-640-3957.

INSULATION HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING

Blown in Cellulose & Fiberglas, Rolled - Get a tax break! Great rates! 716-640-0604

HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING Blown in ﬁberglass and

cellulose .See our main ad under Builders & Remodelers. 716-640-0604

LANDSCAPING HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING Design & install! Spring

& fall cleanups. - Very aﬀordable! 716-640-0604

1994 FORD L8000 ROLLOFF

8.3 Cummins Engine. 8LL Tran. Body w/ 60k lb capacity. 20k lb front axle. 46k lb rears. 716-595-2046 Ext Cab 4 x 4, 4.8 V8, 126k miles. Remote Start. Rhino Bedliner. $7,495. Call 716-337-0077

2000 SILVERADO LS

2004 F-250 DIESEL Super

Duty 4-Door Ext Cab. 4x4, 6.0 Power Stroke Diesel. 94k miles, 5 spd std. $10995. 716-337-0077

1993 FORD LTA9000 Aero Max 106 with Cummins N14 Electronic Diesel Engine. Cab in rough shape. $4,300. 716-595-2046.

With Bucket Lift. Only 70,000 miles. $4,700. 716-595-2046.

1977 CHEVY C 60

Cab 4x4 Z-71 oﬀ road package, bed liner, RUNS GREAT! 110,000 miles, $9000.00. 716397-4382

2005 GMC SIERRA CREW

your needs! 716-640-0604

ROOFING HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING Shingles, Metal, Rubber,

Coatings & Repairs! Also new construction! 716-640-0604

SEPTIC_TANK_AND_ DRAINS HOLT GENERAL CONTRACING

Design & install septic systems, Repairs. Any type of drainage systems. 716-640-0604

SIDING_AND_AWNINGS HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING Vinyl & Metal Siding,

Repairs, Custom Aluminum Work. Awnings of all types! 716-640-0604

WINDOWS HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING

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

VANS 2002 DODGE CARAVAN SPORT

7 passenger. 3.3 V-6. 111 k miles. Keyless Entry. $5,995. Call 716-337-0077.

VEHICLE_ACCESSORIES 20 SETS OF AUTO RIMS Cadillac, BMW, Mercedes, Devino, MB Wheels, FLIK, Sport Edition, Elbrus, etc. 716-484-4160 HOLMES TOWING WINCHES

Holmes 600 Winch: $1,500, Holmes 500: $1,200, Holmes 480: $1,200, Holmes 440: $1,000. 716-595-2046. 1987

FLOWBOY

TRAILER

$5,000. 716-595-2046.

19.5 FEET STEEL DUMP BOX

Door / Hatch is 88” wide x 54” high x 3” thick. $3,500. Call 716-595-2046. WALTCO LIFT GATE Aluminum

Deck, 78 1/2” wide, Mounting Width 34 1/2” (width can be changed) $1000. Call 716595-2046

CAR VEHICLE PARTS Buick, Ca-

dillac, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, Oldsmobile, Saab, Subaru, Volkswagen. 716-595-2046.

HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING Sidewalks, Driveways,

i need 2 bedroom lower unfurnished apartment or house in Dunkirk, NY. need washer dryer hook up

NEED TO RENT

MASONRY

CONCRETE

ELECTRICAL_SERVICES

Buffalo Forge, Chicago, Niagara, and other brands available. 716-595-2046.

SURFACE

HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING Tile ﬂoors, showers,

WANTED

PRESSES AND PUNCHES

DOGS

RE-CURVE

Miniature Yorki/mix puppies $300.00. 3 female 3 male 716-792-4496

Radiator ﬂushed? Brakes repaired? Muﬄer loud? Call Howard . 716-326-3040

Exercise Machine. Priced to sell. 716-488-9094

ELLIPTICAL CROSSTRAINER:

SPORTING_GOODS information. 716-672-5617

MINIATURE YORKI/MIX PUPPY

COOKES TRANSMISSION Need

1000 and 2000 sq ft. Allen St. industrial district in Jamestown. Very reasonable rates. 716-484-4160

child size Brand New! $59 716-488-9094

22-250 VARMINT RIFLE Call for

kies, two females. Please call 716-467-4192 or 716-467-2472

3 OAK FRAMED DEER PRINTS

Two tiny females. First shots, wormed, w/papers. 716-467-4192

STUDENT ACOUSTIC GUITAR:

YORKSHIRE TERRIERS Tiny yor-

AUTOS 2003 FORD TAURUS SES 3.0 V-6, 52,000 original miles. Interior Cloth and Keyless Entry. $6,995. Call 716-337-0077.

One owner car, excellently maintained. 3.0 V6. Power Sunroof. $6,995. Call 716-337-0077.

2001 HONDA ACCORD LX

HEAVY TRUCK ENGINES Caterpillar, Chevy, Cummins, Detroit, Ford, International, Mack, Volvo. 716-595-2046.

147 Gallons, Aluminum, With Saddles and Straps, 63” long, 25” diameter. $400 each. 716-595-2046.

2 PETERBILT FUEL TANKS

MAXON LIFT GATE # BMRAW

2011 UNLIMITED WRANGLER

Columnlift Series, For 102” wide trailer, 86” wide deck, 3500 lb capacity. $1,800. 716595-2046.

05 RAM 1500 Laramie, Quad, 4X4, Leather, Roof, Hemi, 93K, $14,995, Call 716-413-6237.

24’ TRUCK BOX - 101” WIDE

4X4, 6Spd, Cosmo Blue, Soft Top, P/W, P/L, 30K, $25,000, 716-413-6237.

Quad, SLT, 4X4, Roof, Ton Cover, 103K, 4.7L, $11,500 Call 716-413-6237.

05 RAM 1500

RVS 1 STORAGE SPOT REMAINING

For Large RV or Boat. Very reasonable rates. 716-484-4160.

SUVS 2001 GMC YUKON SLE 4x4, 5.3 V8, Cloth Interior, Runs and drives excellent. $6,995. Call 716-337-0077. 2006 JEEP LIBERTY 4X4 V-6 Automatic. 113 k miles. Keyless Entry. Heated Leather Seats. $7,995. Call 716-337-0077.

4x4, 4.3 Vortec V-6, Only 75k miles. Cloth Interior. $6,995. Call 716-337-0077. 2000 GMC JIMMY SLE

TRUCKS 48’ long. All have clean titles. $4,000 each. 716-595-2046.

3 COMMERCIAL TRAILERS

With side door, roll-up back door. Box 101” wide. Translucent Roof. $1,400. Call 716-595-2046.

24’ TRUCK BOX

With Side Door & Roll-Up Back Door. Translucent Roof, Good Shape. $1,400. 716-595-2046. VOLVO ENGINE - 7.3 LITER 275hp, Engine Family # YVTXH07.350S. Approximate Year 2000. $2,800. 716-595-2046.

Low body, dual axles, heavy duty tires, electric brakes, 13ft 6in long x 6ft wide, all steel great shape, & new paint. $3000 716-326-3006.

PHILLIPS TRAILER

ANTIQUES I am interested in buying your Vintage Fountain Pens. Call Jim (716)595-2161.

VINTAGE FOUNTAIN PENS

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