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of rehab lie ahead. Wheel chairs, special transportation and equipment, a LOT of By Robert Catalano expenses. We're hoping for the day when Clayton walks again and the day when Weeks ago, Tim and Kimberly Pike his dad, Tim, is strong enough to return were working hard and playing by the to work. rules, then BOOM. their lives changed A few weeks ago, while his Dad was still overnight. Tim was stricken by a genetic hospitalized Clayton took it upon himself blood disease that put him into the hosto organize his 8th grade classmates to pital intensive care unit and on his back write "thank you for your service" notes for over two months. Then weeks later to Mr. Palmer, a local WWII veteran, his son Clayton broke his back playing one of the famed Darby's Rangers. Clayin the Buffalo snow. Tim has worked as ton delivered the letters to the elderly war a club manager for the past 20+ years, hero on Veteran's Day. Three weeks later usually 60 hrs/wk, and in his spare time Clayton would be paralyzed. Tim has been a volunteer firefighter at LakeView (NY) Volunteer Fire Company Before he was injured, Clayton told me that the firefighters had invited him for 29 years. Tim is a first responder, to dress up in an Elf costume and ride the guy who pulls victims out of their through the community on the fire truck burning homes or administers first air helping Santa hand out Christmas candy to crash victims. He's the guy who holds to waiting kids. Clay was excited and your hand and tells you you're going to be okay when your life is on the line. Now honored to accept that duty - seeing all those kids smile...until fate intervened. this first responder needs a hand. But it doesn't stop there. When the need arises, the Pikes are always giving back. While playing in the snow with friends, son Clayton broke his back. Clay canBut today they are hoping their health not walk and has lost feeling on his right insurance from work remains in force. side. Now Kim and Tim (still weak and But without a paycheck coming in, the recovering) are at Clay's bedside hoping basics of life becomes uncertain. Health that the spine-fusion surgery will go well. insurance doesn't pay utility bills or the Prognosis is iffy. At best, months or years mortgage. or anything else. The Pike Contributed Article
Clayton delivers thank you letters to local WWII Veteran Mr. Palmer on Veteran's Day.
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NCCF Announces Community Grants Deadline Contributed Article NCCF
The Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF) is accepting Letters of Interest to the Community Benefit Grant program until March 1, 2018. Letters of Interest are to include a brief project description, the estimated number of people impacted by the project, and the amount of funding requested. Letters need to be two pages or less and submitted electronically to edunn@nccfoundation.org. Eligible applicants must be IRS designated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. The Grants Committee will review each letter before selecting projects for further evaluation. Those organizations will then be requested to submit a full application. The committee gives priority to applications that address immediate and essential community needs, promising opportunities, and projects with the greatest community impact. Twice a year (March and September) the NCCF considers grant proposals from nonprofit organizations that serve the community. Sixteen organizations received fall 2017 Community Benefit Grants totaling $63,954. The awards are made possible due to generous donors who have established Community Benefit Funds at the NCCF. For help in submitting a Letter of Interest or for additional information, contact Eileen Dunn, Program Coordinator at 366-4892 or edunn@nccfoundation.org. To learn more about NCCF’s grants programs visit www.nccfoundation.org/grants-programs. The NCCF, incorporated in 1986, is a tax-exempt charitable organization. Since its establishment, the NCCF has distributed more than $12.9 million in the community through its various grant programs. It is an organization inherently committed to enriching the northern Chautauqua community and encouraging local philanthropy. For more information on the NCCF, visit www.nccfoundation.org or call 716-366-4892.
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OBITUARIES December 9 Barbara White, Fredonia Tinamarie Dorn, Gowanda
December 10 JoAnn Balon, Forestville Robert McCandless, Jamestown
December 11 Jean Jones, Cottage Michael Hogan, Lakewood Charles Jordan, Lakewood
December 12 Rexford Johnson, Dunkirk Clevester White, Brocton Susan Riddle, Westfield Daniel McVaugh, Leon Romayne Long, Frewsburg
December 13 Richard Frey, Dunkirk Nancy Eberz, Dunkirk Margaret Temple, Fredonia Arlene Hamilton, Frewsburg James Bird, Cattaraugus Jeannette Batts, Ripley
JoAnn Soch, Van Buren Bay
December 14 Frederick Kalfas, Dunkirk Thomas Carlson, Cheektowaga
December 15 Maria Toter, Jamestown Donna Turney, Jamestown
December 16 MaryJo Sample, Gowanda Mike Newcomb, Silver Creek Mary Landy, Jamestown Carol Brown, Gerry Paige Thomas, Little Valley
December 17 Victoria Nalepa, Dunkirk Michael Milliman, Fredonia Joanne Huntinton, Jamestown
December 18 Beverly Newton, Silver Creek Gail Grekulak, Jamestown Bruce Johnson, Jamestown
December 19 Donna Schilz, Fredonia
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Southtowns Catholic School News Contributed Article Southtowns Catholic School
Southtowns Catholic School Grinch Day Students in Miss Rozwood's Grade 1 class had Grinch day on December 18th. The students left their uniforms at home and dressed as characters that would be in the "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" Book. All the their centers had a Grinch theme and the kids had to write a letter to the Grinch asking him to not steal Christmas. At the end of the day, the kids were able to watch the cartoon 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas".
Pictured: Morgan McCarthy, Aidyn Urbanowicz, Chloe Wagner & Campbell Rutz
Southtowns Catholic School Operation Cheer The week of December 18th, students at Southtowns Catholic School had the opportunity to shop for family members at The Secret Santa Shop. With items as low as just 25 cents, all monies
Pictured: Savannah Reynolds, Triton Travale, Tony Fera, Christian Park, Marian Travale, Natalie Backus, Trinity Kehoe, Mae Kraetz, Angelo Fera & Jordan Mancuso
raised benefit our program Operation Christmas Cheer. OCC is where the SCS PTG provides Christmas for two local families. The PTG elves put together their best Secret Santa Shop ever. Southtowns Catholic School STREAM Academy Ensemble On December 14th, Southtowns Catholic School held it's annual Christmas Concert. This was the debut of the new STREAM Academy Ensemble which focuses on students playing and performing in groups. The piece Ice Breaker was a unique challenge to these instrumentalists, of which only a few were Percussionists. Bucket Drumming ensembles play memorized
music with challenging and interesting rhythms that combine to make a diverse soundscape. Southtowns Catholic School Student of the Month - Kindness On Friday, December 15th, Southtowns Catholic School celebrated “Student of the Month”. The Students that best demonstrated “Kindness” in the months of September, October& November were picked. Kindergarten Readiness MWF: James White & Kayleigh Friend Kindergarten Readiness M to F: Daniel Gartler & Wyatt Knauer Kindergarten: Faith Thompson & Kenneth Wasiewicz
Grade 1: Teagan Ferris & Aidyn Urbanowicz Grade 2: Emma Schultz & Justin Fera Grade 3: Aidan Curran & Shaley Fish Grade 4: Rose Fera & Norah Formholtz Grade 5: Angelo Fera & Quinn Mazgaj Grade 6: Sophia Rupp & Cameron Rogan Grade 7: Max Barney & Aiden Thomas Grade 8: Alex Kulczyk & Marina Travale Middle School Religion: Luke Wickett, Emma Labby, Evelyn Radecki & Alex Kulczyk Spanish: Hannah Kraetz Computer: Delaney Fish PE: Riley Jones Music: Jordan Mancuso Art: Lola Pawlowski Library: Morgan McCarthy After School: Michael Stadler & Delaney Fish
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23 Projects in Chautauqua County Receive 2017 REDC Awards OVER $9.5 MILLION AWARDED IN STATE GRANTS TO SUPPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY strategic plans for economic growth in their regions. Today, Cuomo announced the awards presented to each region and the Western New York REDC received $68.8 million for 112 projects across Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, and Niagara Counties. The following funds were awarded for projects in Chautauqua County: • $5 million to Chautauqua County for its Sewer Extension for the West Side of Chautauqua Lake;
Contributed Article Office of the County Executive
Twenty-three projects across Chautauqua County have received a total of $9,572,641 through the 2017 Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) Awards. The REDC initiative was established in 2011 by New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo. It created 10 regional councils across the state to develop long-term CONTINUED ON PAGE 6
Westfield YWCA End of Year Recap Contributed Article Westfield YWCA
After another successful year of providing new and traditional community programs, the YWCA Westfield is exploring additional programming activities for 2018. At a meeting held December 12th, the YWCA’s board of directors explored several opportunities to enhance the organization’s presence. Members of the YWCA’s board of trustees also joined the conversation about new initiatives and directions. Programs for women entering the workforce, with a focus on resume writing and interviewing skills are in the process of being developed. Health and wellness programs currently offered feature yoga, kickboxing, and general exercise, in addition CPR and babysitting skill workshop classes will be offered. The YWCA will also continue to sponsor its annual father/daughter dance, spaghetti dinner, Halloween pumpkin carving, and photos with Santa programs, along with Westfield Arts and Crafts Festival. In 2017, the YWCA partnered with Absolut Care for the Cancer Awareness Walk and Westfield Academy and Central School’s Sharing and Caring Food Drive. Erin Ackerman, Rachel Bronstein, Kimberly Stahley, Paige Nelson, and Kathryn Bronstein joined the board of directors in 2017. Other members include Heather Myers, Darlene Golibersuch, Jennifer Raines, and Renee Miller. The YWCA Westfield welcomes new general members as well as those interested in joining YWCA’s onsite fitness center at any time during the year. For more information on programs and facilities, contact the YWCA Westfield at 326.2011 or stop in at 58 S. Portage St., Westfield.
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$1 million to the Town of Chautauqua for Chautauqua Heights Sewer District Wastewater Treatment Plant Project; • $1 million to the Village of Sinclairville for Water System Improvements; • $450,000 to the Village of Fredonia for Card Seed Company Building Renovations; • $382,680 to the Village of Celoron for Lucille Ball Memorial Park Improvements – Phase IV Design and Construction; • $313,890 to Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District for Chadakoin River Watershed – Jamestown Riverwalk Restoration; • $140,000 to the City of Jamestown for West 2nd Street Public Piazza and Streetscape Improvements; • $240,663 to the Town of Ripley for Ripley Beach Town Park Improvements Design and Construction; • $138,585 to the Southwestern Central School District for its Shared Fuel Station project; • $100,000 to Erie 2- Chautauqua – Cattaraugus BOCES for Adult Education Workforce Development; • $100,000 to Jamestown Renaissance Corporation for its STRIVE 2017 at 10-12 West 2nd Street; • $100,000 to the Village of Mayville for Mayville Chautauqua Stormwater Management Engineering Study; • $92,511 to Chautauqua County for the Barcelona to Chautauqua Institution Multiuse Trail Easements; • $87,500 to Jamestown Renaissance Corporation for its Jamestown Urban Design Plan 2.0; • $78,022 to Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District for Chautauqua Lake Watershed Rehabilitation --Prendergast Creek; • $75,000 to Young Audiences of Western New York, Inc. for Traveling the Erie Canal: 200 Years of Journeys; • $67,150 to New York Cider Association for Craft Beverage Agritourism Cider Week in Western NY; • $50,000 to the Village of Sherman its Comprehensive Assessment Sewer Study; • $48,000 to Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District for Chautauqua Lake Watershed Rehabilitation – South Basin Periphery; • $33,640 to Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District for Chautauqua Lake Watershed Rehabilitation – North Basin Periphery; • $30,000 to the Town of Chautauqua for Chautauqua Heights Sewer District Inflow and Infiltration Study; • $30,000 to the Town of Westfield for Sanitary Sewer Collection System Planning Study Phase II; and • $15,000 to the Village of Falconer for its Comprehensive Plan 2017. C “These awards are more fantastic news for Chautauqua County,” said ChauC tauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan. “I am especially thrilled to see all of the awards for water and sewer infrastructure that are so important to our local communities and for improving the water quality of Chautauqua Lake. Special O thanks go to Governor Cuomo and the WNY REDC for their continued invest- a t ment in Western New York and Chautauqua County. I congratulate all of the t many grant writers and awardees who spent countless hours submitting these fantastic CFA applications. Just one more example of how Chautauqua County is S q on the move.” For more information about the awards or the Regional Economic Development r p Councils, visit http://regionalcouncils.ny.gov.
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JRC Announces 2017 Storefront Holiday Decorating Contest Winners Contributed Article JRC
The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation ( JRC) has announced the winners of the annual Downtown Jamestown Storefront Holiday Decorating Contest. The contest began in 2015 as a way to encourage business owners in downtown Jamestown to dress up their businesses for the holidays and to increase the curb appeal for visitors shopping and eating downtown during the holiday season. 17 businesses participated in 2017 and were judged by members of the Jamestown area community. "Congratulations to Esquire Cleaners, our first place winner. Several of our judges mentioned how much they enjoyed the scene in the window, specifically how Esquire Cleaners tied it to their business," said Kristy Kathman, program and administrative coordinator for JRC. "It was a close contest this year, and the windows looked great. I have had many people comment on how festive downtown Jamestown looks, and I couldn't agree more. Thank you to all the businesses who decorated for the season!" The contest's second place winner was Vintage House Design, Inc., and third place winner was The Gypsy Moon Cake Co. Each business that participated in the holiday decorating contest had a chance to win an advertising
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grant from the JRC and Jamestown Up is present among downtown businesses. Close to use in the coming year ranging Ms. Mundaniohl said she sees pride in from $1,000 to $250. "We are so excited and thankful! Esquire Cleaners is so small, and Nate (Bailey) just bought the business this year, so this is a huge thing for us to be chosen. We are very appreciative, and happy to be part of the downtown community," said Heather Mundaniohl, manager at Esquire Cleaners. She also said that the decorating contest really brought to light the sense of pride that
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Chautauqua Rails to Trails Christmas Eve Train Wreck Commemoration Contributed Article Chautauqua Rails to Trails
On December 24 at 2 p.m. members and friends of Chautauqua Rails to Trails will continue their annual tradition of gathering at the Prospect Station trailhead and hiking about a quarter of a mile to commemorate a railroad accident. The accident happened on Christmas Eve in 1872 and
the customers as well. When decorating, Ms. Mundaniohl wanted to bring in the cleaners aspect to the scene, so she depicted Santa getting his suit cleaned and pressed before his big day. The storefront decorating contest ran from the night of the downtown Jamestown Christmas parade, December 1, to December 11. The People's Choice award was determined via Facebook vote earlier in the month. The Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum won the People's Choice award and a $100 lunch voucher to a downtown Jamestown restaurant for their staff. The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation makes Jamestown better through inspiration, action, and celebration. For more information on Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, please visit www.jamestownrenaissance.org or call 6642477. You can also learn more about the organization by joining their Facebook page.
cost 21 people their lives. The group will meet to remember the accident and the lives of the people lost. Parking is available at the Prospect Station trailhead which is located at the intersection of Prospect Station, Fish and Barnes Roads. The address is 6830 Barnes Road, Westfield, NY. Refreshments will be provided and the public—trail and train lovers alike—are invited to attend. For more information call Jim at 665-3246
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Bailey Manufacturing Company, LLC-Largest Employer in Forestville NY Retaining Businesses in Chautauqua County CCIDA PROVIDES ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE AL TECH REVOLVING LOAN FUND Contributed Article CCIDA
The County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) has worked with Bailey Manufacturing since 2010 to facilitate an acquisition, which would solidify Bailey Manufacturing’s presence, and employment in Chautauqua County now and for years to come. Bailey Manufacturing Company, LLC serves the global automotive industry and specializes in manufacturing of CNC precision-machined parts, metal stamping, molds, tumbling and rustproofing of parts, and tooling. The company has 60 employees and anticipates adding six new jobs through expansion and increased business. The CCIDA Board of Director’s approved a $500,000 AL Tech Loan for a ten year period. This loan was for the acquisition of the remaining 49% ownership of Bailey Manufacturing Co., LLC from John Hines’ partner, Megatech Corporation. CCIDA Chief Financial Officer Rich Dixon said, “It was our pleasure to assist John with financing to complete the acquisition, and look forward to Bailey Manufacturing’s continued local operation for years to come.” This project was brought to completion through a collaborative effort with the CCIDA, Empire State Development, Southern Tier Enterprise Development Organization (STEDO), and Western Region Corporation (WRC). Giving credit to the CCIDA for their financial and technical assistance, John Hines said, “We couldn’t have done this without the CCIDA’s help.” About Bailey Manufacturing Company, LLC- Bailey Manufacturing Company, LLC is located at 10987 Bennett State Road in Forestville, NY. Their extensive experience lies in the fabrication and engineering development of steel, aluminum, welded and assembled components. Bailey Manufacturing Company has been supplying product to the automotive industry for over 65 years and has established itself as a competitive, reliable, and quality-conscious organization. John Hines is President and CEO of the company, and has managed day-to-day operations for over 20 years. About CCIDA - The CCIDA is an economic development organization authorized and empowered by the State of New York to make Chautauqua County a better place to work, live, and visit. They facilitate development by attracting new businesses, while promoting the retention and expansion of existing businesses. Assistance in the form of incentives – tax abatements, low interest loans, and bond financing – enhances the opportunities for job creation and retention by our businesses. For more information visit www.ccida.com.
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Lincoln Elementary School PTA Upgrades School Playground Contributed Article JPS
The Lincoln Elementary School PTA recently helped upgrade the school’s playground. As the existing playground was still in good condition, the PTA decided to add four new pieces. The PTA restricted $20,000 in funds that had been raised from previous years and also used funds from the 2016 Fall Fundraiser raising a total budget of $31,000. The PTA added two-team totters (a version of a teeter totter that fits more children), a triple hoop, and a revolution inclusive spinner. All pieces purchased are age appropriate for ages 2-12, covering every age at Lincoln Elementary School. The committee met and discussed what they wanted for the playground upgrade and looked through catalogs from different playground companies. The committee decided to use Little Tikes, the company used for the existing playground, because they offered the most upgrades for the available funds. The PTA Playground Committee consisted of parents, teachers and JPS staff. A special thanks to the committee members who volunteered their times to work on this project: Joanne Dean, Melissa Rhodes, Jessica Jacques, Sara Giltinan, Melissa Williamson, Karen Sykes, Cheryl Stone, Matthew Langworthy, Callie Pellerito, Sue Christian, Katie Russo, and Carl Pillittieri. This committee worked tirelessly to help find the best additions within the PTA’s budget. “The Lincoln PTA hopes our families enjoy the new pieces that have been added to the playground,” said Lincoln PTA Treasurer Melissa Rhodes. “Thank you to all of our families at Lincoln School for your continued support. Without you, our PTA couldn’t do all the great things we are able to do at Lincoln School!”
Lincoln Elementary School kindergartners Connor Kilbury, Mason Black-Dier and Abagail Batchelor try out the new revolution inclusive spinner with Lincoln Playground Committee members: Melissa Rhodes, Cheryl Stone, Jessica Jacques and Sara Giltinan.
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Audubon Community Nature Center President Ruth Lundin Retiring Contributed Article Audubon Community Nature Center
One of the bright lights in the region’s community leadership is ready to pass her professional torch to a successor. Ruth Lundin, President of Audubon Community Nature Center (ACNC) for almost two decades, has told Audubon’s Board of Directors that she will retire as soon as they secure her replacement. Coming from the Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm near Dayton, Ohio, Lundin was selected from among 68 applicants. She assumed her responsibilities at ACNC in March, 1999, and in the years since, Audubon has flourished under her leadership. A few of the highlights over these years include: the welcoming of Liberty, a nonreleasable Bald Eagle, to the Nature Center; the expansion of the education staff and thousands of hours logged annually by volunteers; the development of the After almost two decades as President of Audubon Community Nature Center, Ruth Lundin Education Master Plan and expanding education programs throughout Chautau- will be retiring when Audubon’s board hires her successor. qua and Warren Counties; growth to more than 35,000 individual contacts each year, including over 1000 programs for nearly 17,000 student contacts; and the formal adoption of the Audubon Community Nature Center name, with its accompanying new mission, vision, and belief statements, slogan, graphics, and website. Lundin also served on the Board of Directors of the national Association of Nature Center Administrators, including a term as president. Of her decision, Lundin said, “I am excited with the direction and the strength of Audubon Community Nature Center. We have excellent people at all levels of the organization – members, volunteers, staff, and Board of Directors. With the many opportunities that exist, I am confident that the organization is well positioned to flourish. Taking a leap forward requires energetic, creative and insightful leadership, dedicated to the long-term vision for the organization. It is a perfect time for a new person to begin the transition to the next phase.” The ACNC Chairman’s Award is presented annually to a person or organization that has demonstrated exemplary service in nature education. At the 2013 Annual Dinner and Volunteer Recognition, Lundin received this award for her unflagging support of all things Audubon. Lundin concluded, “I have always said that Jamestown was the first place I have ever lived where I had the strong feeling that ‘This is home. I want to retire here.’ It is now time for me to exercise that opportunity.” Audubon Board Chair Pierre Chagnon said, “The Board of Directors has formed a Search Committee composed of board members, staff, and key Audubon volunteers. We are charged with the responsibility of finding an extraordinary person to carry on Ruth’s legacy of leadership to the organization and in the community. It is our honor to help celebrate Ruth’s upcoming retirement!” Chagnon said the Search Committee’s goal is to have the job posting complete and distributed by mid-January, when it can be found on Audubon’s website, auduboncnc.org. With more than five miles of beautifully maintained trails, Audubon Community Nature Center is located at 1600 Riverside Road, one-quarter mile east of Route 62 between Jamestown, N.Y., and Warren, Pa. Its three-story building contains interactive displays, a collection of live animals, and the Blue Heron Gift Shop. Year-round hours for the Nature Center are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 1-4:30 p.m. Sundays. The building will be closed December 24 and 25 and January 1. Bald Eagle viewing and trails to walk, snowshoe or cross country ski are open dawn to dusk daily. To learn more about Audubon and its many programs, call (716) 569-2345 during business hours or visit auduboncnc.org. Audubon Community Nature Center builds and nurtures connections between people and nature by providing positive outdoor experiences, opportunities to learn about and understand the natural world, and knowledge to act in environmentally responsible ways.
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Quick and Simple Christmas Treats • 1 C. Peanut Butter Contributing Writer • 1 tsp. Vanilla extract • 2 C. Powdered sugar ‘Tis the season! For baking, and bak• 8 x 8 pan ing, and some more baking…. Place butter (two sticks) and peanut The kitchen in our house is a non-stop butter in a microwave safe bowl and bakery during the holiday season, with microwave for 30 seconds. Stir and things for us, things for friends, family, repeat until smooth and melted. and every event you can think of durPrepare pan. I have seen various mething this time of year. ods of doing this, some people line with Sometimes, though, you just can’t bake wax or parchment paper, which will no more. definitely be easy to cut and remove fudge from. I used non-stick cooking Maybe your oven is already occupied, spray, which seemed to be more difor you just don’t have the time. Another ficult, but still easy enough to remove. possibility is that nothing is turning out right. Stir in extract and powdered sugar, Peanut Clusters stirring until mostly smooth. I stirred Recently I went through this, for prob- You will need: for a very, very long time and I still ably the first time in my life since earn• Dry roasted peanuts, 16 oz. had a couple of lumps. These were not ing how to bake. I tried several different kinds of cookies, and none of them • Chocolate Almond bark, 1 package noticeable once the fudge set. came out right. Spread in 8 x 8 pan and let cool. Yields • Parchment paper about 24-30 small squares. They were too crunchy or too soft, the • crockpot flavor just wasn’t right, or something Okay friends, I know I said, ‘simple,’ else was the matter with them. already, but seriously it does not get any It is a sad, sad day when that happens. simpler than this. That’s when it’s time to move onto Throw at least half of the package of something else. Time to visit those no- almond bark in a crockpot with the bake treats, that require no oven. peanuts, and set to low for a few hours. Just me and my microwave, and some- I used my mini crockpot for this, which times the stove. was the perfect size. Don’t worry about my oven though… To be completely honest here, I set we made up and everything is alright mine on ‘high’ for one hour, and these now. Three batches of perfectly chewy still turned out perfectly. cookies later and we are friends again. Stir every 30 minutes or so, and once For whatever reason you might need to the chocolate bark is completely melted, make something quick without baking, scoop by tablespoons onto parchment Chocolate Covered Oreos (or anythese recipes are seriously the simplest thing!) or wax paper. thing ever. You will need: Let cool and you’re ready to go! Here are some ideas for some quick • Oreos presents, but please don’t be limited by The simplest thing ever, right? This will make between 24-30 servings. the ideas presented to you here. • Chocolate melts You can also adapt these exact direcThere are so many different things that • Optional decorating supplies tions but swap out the peanuts for cocoyou can do with melting chocolates (sprinkles, other colors of chocolate and almond bark. The options are just nut and make coconut clusters. Two for melts, crushed peppermint) one deal! about endless. You may notice these decorations are Peanut Butter Fudge These options included, are however, less specific. This is because I made a endless. large variety of these treats this year You will need: while me and my oven were in the So, enjoy! As always, thank you for • 1 C. Butter By Katy Wise
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midst of a quarrel. Chocolate melts, usually the ‘Wilton’ brand, are definitely my recommendation here. I have used almond bark for covering cookies and pretzels before, and honestly, the consistency just doesn’t work as well. It’s isn’t as spreadable. This treat allows as much creative interpretation as you would like. Personally, I made Oreo penguins, santa hats, peppermint dipped Oreos, and sprinkle coated Oreos. These are mostly just pictures to give you some inspiration, and you can interpret how best to do so. If you are going to decorate with detail, I highly recommend using a disposable icing decorator bag with a small tip. Melted chocolate works with that beautifully, and can be used to drizzle, or do fine details like the eyeballs on a reindeer. Allow to cool completely on wax or parchment paper before moving. Depending on the temperature and moisture level in your workspace, this can be as soon as 15 minutes after making. Yields as many Oreos or pretzels as you buy! Happy no-baking!
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Resolve to Better Organize Your Medical Information in the New Year Lock it Up: It’s always a good idea to securely store sensitive personal information. Consider using a filing cabinet that locks. Just remember where you put the key! • Take Notes: Whenever you visit the doctor, be sure to bring a pad of paper and something to write with, or a device on which you can jot down notes quickly. Be sure to date and label your notes and consider filing this along with any other information received from the health care provider that day, so that it’s easy to refer to, as necessary. • Learn Your History: If you are not well-acquainted with your family’s medical history, resolve to learn it. You never know when an accurate record will come in handy. Label Printer, which features a QWERTY keyboard and a 16-dig- Getting your medical information orgait, two-line LCD display with nized may seem like an annoying chore 24-character sizes. For added visual at first. But once you have a system in ease, use color coded file folders or place, maintaining it will be smooth labels to sort by year or member of sailing. the family. •
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A fresh new year presents a great opportunity to reorganize your medical information and files as part of a greater effort to prioritize your health and wellness in the coming year. From veterinarian bills to your children’s dental x-rays, these tips can help you get all your ducks in a row. • Be Discerning: While most paperwork related to medical treatments is important and worthy of saving, there are some items that can be tossed. Be discerning or you will quickly be overwhelmed. Keeping a shredder on hand can PHOTO SOURCE: (c) stickasa/stock.Adobe.com eliminate any concerns you may have about discarding potentially can handle each item as it arrives. sensitive material. • Make Labels: Clear, concise la• Make it Convenient: It’s all too beling is a must where effective fileasy to skip filing paperwork until ing and organization is concerned. it gets out of hand. Keep your filing Check out tools that simplify this cabinet near your home’s landing process, such as Casio’s KL-120 area where mail comes in, so you
Health Trend to Watch in 2018 - Personalized Medicine Contributed Article
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When scientists first read the entire genetic code of a human being in 2003, the monumental achievement promised a new era in medicine. What diseases we get, and how we respond to drugs, depends in large part on our own individual genes. Knowing our own genetic code, therefore, makes it possible to design specific treatments that work best for each person - an approach known as personalized medicine. This personalized approach turns out to be especially important in cancer treatment. Tumors that seem to be of the same type can actually have very different underlying genetic mutations. And because many of today's drugs are designed to target particular genetic vulnerabilities of cancer cells, a drug that is effective for some tumors will fail for others. Realizing the enormous promise of personalized medicine hasn't been quick or easy. It has required major scientific and technological advances to prove the links between genetic variations and diseases, and to dramatically lower the costs of identifying and sequencing genes. But recent progress has been impressive. In the last few years, more than onequarter of all new drugs approved by the FDA have been personalized medicines. And by 2020, the total market for targeted therapies and gene tests is expected to top $149 billion per year. CONTINUED ON PAGE15
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Ways to Turn Your Weight Loss Resolution into a Reality Contributed Article StatePoint
If you have a lot of weight to lose in the New Year, it may feel like an insurmountable challenge, especially if you have struggled with weight loss before. Here are a few ways to turn your resolution into a reality. Get Moving These are more ways than ever to get moving these days -- from video games that encourage movement to online portals that allow users to try out different local exercise classes commitment-free. The most important thing is to find activities you enjoy doing, so it never feels like a chore. Whether it’s taking a dance class or going for a bike ride, you can stay motivated if it’s fun and takes your mind off the fact that you are actually exercising. Rethink Portion Control Portion control is fundamental to weight loss; however, the typical diet can HEALTH TREND TO WATCH IN 2018 often leave you feeling hungry or dissatisfied. To adapt to healthier potion sizes, consider a weight loss balloon such as Orbera, which is placed inside the stomach PERSONALIZED MEDICINE, CONTINUED FROM during a short, non-surgical procedure and remains there for six months, doPAGE 14 ing what most diets cannot do. It helps you feel full and lose weight by taking up space in the stomach, and slowing the digestion of food, helping dieters lose up to One of the many companies that have been driving this rapid progress is Pittsburgh-based Helomics. The company has developed clinical tests for key three times the weight of diet and exercise alone. genes and other biomarkers in a whole range of different cancers. Studies show “I was a heart attack waiting to happen and I knew I needed to do something that a personalized approach using Helomics' ChemoFx test brings a 14-month long-term to change my life,” says David Cox, an Orbera patient who lost 50 improvement in overall survival in patients with gynecologic cancer. The Biolbs with the device. “When I did the research, I could see people like me staying SpeciFx test, for example, examines the genes that are active in cancer cells to healthy for a long period of time, and I thought, ‘that’s going to work for me’.” reliably inform the patient's tumor response to drugs. This weight loss aid was designed for those who tried other weight loss programs, Helomics is also expanding its reach with a new technology it calls D-CHIP™ but were unable to lose weight and keep it off. To learn more, visit Orbera.com. and a strategic collaboration with Skyline Medical (NASDAQ:SKLN), which Get Help markets an innovative system for collecting and disposing of fluids from patients. So more and more in 2018, your drugs will be personalized just for you. Most major endeavors gain momentum with help. Weight loss is no exception. Be sure to seek out resources and tools to aid your efforts, as well as support from friends, family and professionals. Many weight loss programs help their users by offering interactive support, free recipes and other resources. For example, Orbera offers as 12-month program that includes an online coaching system where patients are able to connect with dietitians via video conferencing, as well as tracking tools that make it easy to share progress with coaches and doctors. Losing weight sustainably and for good can be simple with smart strategies and the right support. So, this year, don’t just resolve to lose weight; actually do it.
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How to Age with Optimism Contributed Article NewsUSA
Having a "glass half full" approach to life has long been considered important for overall wellness. But evidence suggests that there may be truth in this folk wisdom. Humana recently surveyed 2,000 people aged 60 and over, and found that 87 percent of seniors who identify themselves as "most optimistic" reported their health as good to excellent. This is compared to 44 percent for those who said they're "least optimistic." Also, the most optimistic people reported nine fewer physically unhealthy and seven fewer mentally unhealthy days per month than their least optimistic counterparts. Seniors who rated themselves as most optimistic also reported positively on other attributes linked to health, including sleep, confidence and overall happiness. • • 91 percent of the most optimistic
respondents reported feeling confident in the past week, while only 52 percent of the least optimistic respondents did, a difference of 39 percentage points. 90 percent of the most optimistic respondents reported feeling happy in the past week, compared to
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44 percent of the least optimistic respondents, a difference of 46 percentage points. And only 31 percent of the most optimistic respondents reported getting a restless night's sleep in the past week, while 62 percent of the least optimistic respondents did,
another difference of 31 percentage points. Despite these impressive numbers, having an optimistic mindset is often easier said than done. The stresses of life, social stereotypes and one's natural temperament can all impede approaching aging with optimism. Dr. Yolangel Hernandez Suarez, Humana vice president and chief medical officer for care delivery, has the following advice for anyone struggling to stay on the sunny side of life: 1. Take ownership and recognize that your health is your own. To achieve your best health, you need to set personal goals - just for you. 2. Engage with your doctor or other health care professional and build a trusting relationship. 3. Find a higher purpose that makes you excited to get up in the morning. Humana's survey found that the majority of respondents (86 percent) who identify as optimists also rank a sense of purpose as an important attribute for aging. CONTINUED ON PAGE 17
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New Books Offer Retirees The Way To Plan For Retirement with the help of a qualified professional. NewsUSA Scheil is a Certified Financial Planner professional who accepts speaking engagements to help educate the public on the basics of planning for retirement. Hans serves clients in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Social Security, Medicare and supplemental insurance, long-term care, IRAs, life insurance, post-retirement investments and income taxes can all affect the success To get the books, visit Amazon.com or your local library. To get more information, call (919) 535-8261 or go to CardinalGuide.com. of your retirement. To that end, an easy-to-understand book and workbook are now available to help guide you in this process. "The Complete Cardinal Guide to Planning for and Living in Retirement," an Amazon bestseller, and the accompanying workbook, written by Hans E. Scheil, HOW TO AGE WITH OPTIMISM CFP, can answer your questions about retirement, such as: 4. Remain socially engaged, not isolated, and nurture close relationships. The • When do I start my Social Security check? importance of social engagement is recognized by the 71 percent of Humana • How do I supplement Medi-care? survey respondents who identify as optimists and get together with friends or relatives either monthly or weekly. Further, 80 percent of optimists say main• Should I purchase Long-Term Care Insurance? taining an active social life is an important motivator to stay healthy. • What should I do with my IRA or 401(k)? 5. Stay active and remember that physical activity is important. Find something • Am I investing and creating enough income in retirement? that's right for you and that you like to do. Almost all of the most optimistic • What about income taxes after age 65? survey respondents (97 percent) say remaining physically active is a major motivator for retaining good health. • How do I handle life insurance and transferring assets to children and grandchildren? 6. Practice gratitude and make it a habit to look for and appreciate everything you're thankful for in life. • How do I choose financial and legal professionals to help me? "As a boomer myself, I know that the majority of the decisions about my own Long-term care planning is one subject both books explain in depth. The averhealth take place outside of a doctor's office," said Dr. Hernandez Suarez. "With age annual cost for nursing home care is $85,755 and in-home care is $49,192, the knowledge that optimism may be linked to health and well-being, I'm focused according to Genworth. This cost can go on for years and many retirees, as well as their adult children, do not have a plan to pay for this. There are options avail- on making positive health decisions through all aspects of my life. Our goal at Humana is to empower everyone to approach health in the same way." able for covering long-term care, which are outlined in the books. Contributed Article
"The consequences of failing to plan for long-term care are suffered by the family," Scheil says in his book. "I deal with family members all the time who are doing last- minute planning for a client who has just checked into a facility or is receiving care at home. I experience the confusion, fear, anxiety, pain, and disappointment that comes with these situations. The adult children have a tough time with it. Our job at Cardinal is to help people avoid or minimize these challenges." Throughout his 41 years in the financial services industry, Scheil has worked with clients age 65- plus to provide them with the financial solutions they need to have a successful retirement. He also shares his experience caring for his mother, father and grandmother in their later years. In his books, Scheil addresses the major problems retirees can face and provides simple strategies that can be put in place
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CHAUTAUQUA STAR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2017
How to Find an Affordable Home in Today’s Market Contributed Article StatePoint
Affordable housing is in high demand in cities and counties nationwide. Experts say that areas grappling with affordable housing issues may find factory-built homes to be a powerful tool in addressing this need. Built in a factory and delivered to home sites, this efficient process translates into lower production costs that are passed on to the consumer. The good news is while manufactured homes cost less than site-built homes they are just as high quality. The average new manufactured home costs around $70,600. The cost for a smaller new single-section home can be as low as $20,000. In 2016, manufactured homes accounted for 80 percent of all new homes sold under $150,000. Unfortunately, when many people think of manufactured housing, the old stereotype of a run-down trailer park enters their minds. However, most of the more than 37,000 manufactured housing communities in the U.S. are a far cry from that negative image, boasting amenities like community centers, organized activities and children’s play areas. Other benefits may include: • The option to rent an existing home in the community or place your own • home in the community. • Provided services, which often include professional property management, care and maintenance of common grounds, as well as resources and amenities like trash removal, community centers, playgrounds, storage and laundry • facilities.
The possibility of not paying real estate taxes. While it varies state-to-state, residents of land-lease manufactured home communities often don’t pay real estate taxes, but rather, pay a personal-property tax, offsetting the cost of land-lease rents for the homeowner. Affordable homeownership, along with many of its benefits, including control over home and yard improvements, as well as convenient parking. • A sense of community. In many communities, there are social or activity clubs, fitness amenities, and friendly and caring neighbors. Indeed, “sense of belonging” is among the most frequent responses about why residents enjoy living in a land-lease community. Newer manufactured homes come in a variety of architectural styles and exterior finishes that will suit most any buyer’s desires, as well as customization opportunities, including interior features like vaulted ceilings, fireplaces and state-of-the-art kitchens and baths. They also feature enhanced energy efficiency in an era of rising energy costs, thanks to upgraded insulation and more efficient heating and cooling systems than homes from decades ago. Smart buyers also are turning to ENERGY STAR-labeled manufactured homes for additional savings. Modern manufactured homes are among the safest housing choices today, as homes must adhere to strict federal building standards. All aspects of construction are continually inspected by professionally trained third-parties, and homes feature smoke detectors, and limited combustible materials around furnaces, water heaters and kitchen ranges, as well as wind resistance in areas prone to hurricane-force winds. “The need for quality, affordable housing has never been greater. However, today’s manufactured homes are high-quality and cost up to 50 percent less per square foot than conventional site-built homes,” says Richard Jennison, president and CEO of the Manufactured Housing Institute. “These savings are allowing more Americans to own a home in the face of an ever-widening housing affordability gap.”
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Popping the Question Over the Holidays? WHAT EVERY GUY SHOULD KNOW
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Congratulations, guys, on being so in love that you can save yourself at least one big headache this holiday season. Yes, for those wondering, if you're planning on popping The Big Question -- marriage, that is -- a diamond engagement ring can also count as her Christmas or Hanukkah present. "If a guy's gonna pop the question eventually, he might as well use the opportunity to avoid shopping for a holiday gift and
kill two birds with -- ahem -- one stone," the Washington Post declared. And you won't be alone: While 39 percent of all marriage proposals occur between Thanksgiving and Valentine's Day, what sane-thinking male wants to be the one who waited till February to give his girlfriend a ring she was expecting in December? Ergo, to help you out, it's time to separate some myths from facts when it comes to the whole engagement ring-buying process. (Alternate Plan Alert: For those not quite ready to propose -- or, for that matter, who have other diamond jewelry lovers on their holiday lists to shop for -- we've also got some tips for you.) MYTH: You need to be prepared to spend two months' salary on a ring. FACT: That's just a guideline. Your financial circumstances -- and your girlfriend's taste -- ultimately rule. MYTH: There's no way of telling whether a diamond has been produced "ethically" or not. FACT: This is a big issue for some couples, so know that the Diavik mine in Canada's North West Territories, for one, has gone to great lengths to provide buyers with proof that it's adhering to international
standards of labor, health, safety and environmental practices in producing the nicely sized diamonds of good color and gem quality it's famed for. "Each certified gem is laser-etched with a unique number that indicates the date mined, and each gem's unique optical fingerprint is recorded in an international database so that it can be positively identified," says an expert in the field, noting that many insurance companies offer discounted rates in such cases. MYTH: Most women want a pear-shaped diamond engagement ring. FACT: Round diamonds are the most popular. MYTH: You must pick the ring out yourself in order to maximize the effect. FACT: Thankfully, no, so you've dodged a bullet there. But if you prefer shopping stag, at least have your girlfriend's hints in mind. Finally, about those other diamond jewelry gift-gifting tips we promised. "Classic diamond stud earrings will never go out of fashion," says jewelry and style expert Michael O'Connor, "and diamond line bracelets can be worn with any outfit."
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New York State Scheduling Rules Open to Public Comment Written by Todd J. Tranum, President and CEO of the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce & Executive Director of the Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier New regulations around some staffing practices have been drafted by the New York State Department of Labor, and the public comment period remains open. The regulations center around “on-call” and “call-in” scheduling, and would have a major effect on any business involved in shift work. These proposed rules would revise the call-in pay requirement of the Minimum Wage Order for Miscellaneous Industries and Occupations. We are concerned that these regulations will create more administrative and financial challenges for our members. A summary from the Business Council of New York State outlines the draft regulations as follows: • Continue the current call-in pay practice of paying a minimum of four hours pay for employees who report to work and for whom no work is available. • Require that employers pay workers who come to work for a shift not scheduled at least 14 days in advance an additional 2 hours of call-in pay • Require employers to pay workers who have a shift cancelled less than 72 hours prior to the start of that shift an additional 4 hours of call-in pay • Require employers who ask workers to call within 72 hours of the start of the shift to confirm whether to report to work or not to pay an additional 4 hours of call-in pay Exceptions would be made for employees during work weeks when their weekly wages exceed 40 times the applicable minimum wage, employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement that expressly provides for call-in pay, new employees during their first two weeks of employment, regularly scheduled employees who volunteer to cover a shift scheduled for another employer, or provisions for shifts cancelled due to an act of God. Call-in pay will be calculated at the basic minimum wage for your area and employer size. It is not considered hours worked for the purposed of calculating overtime. For example, in 2018 (when these rules are likely to be in place) if an Upstate employer asks an employee to work a shift which was not scheduled at least 14 days in advance – the employer must pay that worker an addition $20.80 (2 hours x the minimum wage - $10.40). This rule does not mandate 14-day advanced scheduling, but would result in increased labor costs for employers with lower wage and/or part-time employees who do not adopt the practice. These new regulations were posted in the State Register November 22nd, and a 45 day public comment period follows. That means the public comment period closes at the end of the first week in January. The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce and Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier will be submitting comments on behalf of our members, and anyone who would like to make their voice heard on this issue is welcome to email us at cccc@chautauquachamber.org. Westfield-Barcelona Chamber Hosts “Fish” Contest Just as Buffalo proudly displays its bison statues and Saratoga displays its horses, the Westfield area community will soon be known for its fish in recognition of its proximity to the tremendous fishing waters of Lake Erie. The Westfield-Barcelona Community Chamber of Commerce is taking orders for blank fish cutouts, which will be decorated and displayed throughout the community this coming summer. The fish dimensions are four by two feet, and 48 of them are available for organizations to purchase at a cost of $15 each. Then it’s up to the purchaser to decorate their fish however they see fit, and to make sure it’s weather-proof for outdoor display. The decorated fish will be kept secret until they are unveiled on Friday, June 1 – the opening First Friday of the 2018 season. They will remain in place for the summer or until they are worn out or damaged. Businesses can display their fish project in front of their location, and others who don’t have a storefront will be given a designated spot. Locations of each of the fish will be numbered and mapped to encourage people to move about the town and village, and ballots to vote for favorite fish will be available for 25-cents each at First Friday on June 1. The winners of the contest will be announced later in the summer. Anyone who wants to reserve a blank fish can get more information from Sue Poster, Community Chamber Coordinator, at sposter@chautauquachamber.org. Purchased fish will be delivered in February.
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New Benefits and Insurance Options You Can Expect in 2018 Contributed Article StatePoint
Ever wondered whether your insurance policy was actually working for you? You may be in luck, as your insurance plan may start to follow the same trends being adopted in other industries: simpler, more convenient and personalized products – all supported by the latest mobile technology. This year, Stephanie Shields, a product marketing and development expert from Aflac, (Aflac herein means American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus and American Family Life Assurance Company of New York) says that policyholders can expect these “value-added services” to become less of a nice-to-have and more of a given: • Telemedicine: Consulting with a physician and getting treatment online offers greater flexibility and may become essential to busy people. • Fraud protection: Identity theft is likely top of mind for policyholders and businesses. Expect to see better fraud protection, including ongoing internet monitoring and full identity restoration after a data breach. • Bill negotiation: The ever-changing health care system is often confusing to navigate. Ongo- PHOTO SOURCE: (c) Africa Studio/stock.Adobe.com ing education, as well as help understanding medical bills, can ultimately mean greater access to efficient, affordable care. Transformed Benefits Insurance providers will likely shift the customer experience to follow that of retailers and other industries. In 2018, expect to see insurers such as Aflac offer more cohesive insurance policies that combine multiple benefit types into one plan. Beyond the Basics You may find things that were once luxuries, such as 401K matching, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and even annual bonuses, are not as successful in meeting the expectations of today’s employees. As those expectations grow, successful businesses can continue to close the gap with such services as: • Health advocacy: Access to round-the-clock personal health advocates who can answer health care and insurance-related questions. • Financial and legal fitness: Access to financial and legal advisors who can educate consumers on the preparation of wills and other legal documents. • College-advisory services: These might include resources to help lower college costs and navigate the admissions process. • No more “one-size-fits-all”: Communications from benefits providers may be more tailored to individual needs. • Bite-sized communications: Concise information about workplace benefits, tips for using benefits to help protect financial security and better explanations of coverage combinations that are appropriate at various life stages. • New format: While some benefits information will still be delivered in the typical booklet format, more businesses may consider using online articles, digital signs, brown-bag luncheons and town halls. • Frequent communications: Employers may communicate about benefits throughout the year, or time communications to coincide with life events, such as employee anniversaries. Time Spent Smarter In 2018, employers who have not yet adopted online platforms to manage benefits may do so. Advantages include year-round, convenient access to pertinent information and one-page views of all benefits options and selections, enabling you to identify any holes you may have in coverage. Penny-Pinching More voluntary benefits, such as accident, critical illness/cancer, hospital indemnity, life and disability insurance, are on the horizon. According to the 2017 Aflac WorkForces Report, 81 percent of employees see a growing need for voluntary insurance benefits, and 90 percent consider voluntary insurance at least somewhat part of a comprehensive benefits program. Thanks to a tech-driven world and the growing demands of consumers, 2018 may see insurers expand their services to offer even more convenience and personalization.
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Brocton Hosts Record Breaking NYE Ball Drop Contributed Article Jenean Roth
The St. Stephen Hotel at The Arches in Downtown Brocton is hosting the fourth annual New Year’s Eve ball drop. And yet again, it continues to be the highest and largest ball drop in the country. St. Stephen Hotel owners Teri Selig and Al Seavy are proud to provide such an incredible event for their community. Four years ago Al Seavy thought the idea of doing a ball drop would be a fun thing for the community to enjoy. Turnout was higher than expected and appreciated by crowds of all ages. People were lining the streets of Brocton. The event has gotten bigger and better each year. The famous Brocton Ball is provided by Al Seavy Automotive & Auto Sales and The St. Stephen Hotel, which has served the community for over 25 years. Over 14 feet in diameter, the ball is constructed out of pex ¾” water line and conduit, and holds over 3,000
LED bulbs. Special thanks to Bentley Tree Service who’s crane will be enabling the extraordinary record breaking drop, over twenty feet higher than New York City. Bill Bentley will be using his 165’ bom crane, weather permitting, to raise the ball over Brocton, New York to ring in 2018 in style. Bentley Tree Service is a fully insured tree removal service ready to handle your tree removal, yard cleaning, and lot clearing needs with attention to detail and professionalism. Contact Bill Bently at (716)7363963. Also thanks to Ed Wood of Wood’s Repair Service for the generous use of his parking lot for crane placement. Village of Brocton’s approval and cooperation is appreciated as well. This year, to accommodate even more of the community and communities around, St. Stephen Hotel will be hosting a double evening of excitement. For crowds from senior folks to children hoping to celebrate early, there will be a 6:00 p.m. drop. Stop to enjoy dinner specials before or after. Reserva-
tions accepted at 792-SAINT (7248). A local crowd favorite, Through the Storm, will be playing 7:30 to 9:30. T-t-S is a local hard rock band made up of Tim O’Dell (contact 4677142) on guitar, Collin Lacki vocals/bass, Christian Rex on drums, and show technician, Mark O’Dell. The trio has enjoyed entertaining their fanbase for over three years and are excited about their much anticipated newest EP, “The Darkest Light” out soon. At 10 p.m., premier grunge band Grudge Monkey, featuring 90s alternative rock, takes the stage. Rock in the New Year with lead singer and guitar Dr. DJ Galiffa, Kevin Presto on drums and vocals, Chris Farrell on lead guitar, and Dave Kahley on bass. Grunge Monkey has been rockin’ fans in the tri-state area since 2008 so be sure to catch them local. They can be contacted at (716) 223-0278 or @GrungeMonkeyBand. Plan on being where everyone else will be this New Year’s
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Messiah Community Sing to be held at St. Luke’s December 29 Contributed Article St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
The community is invited to celebrate the Christmas season by joining the Festival Choir at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church and special guests in a Community singing of Handel’s Messiah on Friday, December 29th at 8pm in the church sanctuary. Written by George Frideric Handel, the Messiah has become a favorite and familiar Christmas tradition for many. First performed in 1742, the work recounts the story of the life of Jesus as told in the Bible. Often called “timeless and Inspirational” the piece has become one of the worlds most treasured selections. Andrew Schmidt, Director of Music at St. Luke’s will be the conductor for the program and renowned local organist Brian Bogey will accompany on St. Luke’s spectacular Aeolin Skinner Organ. Soloists for the evening will Marika Koch (soprano), Catherine Way (alto), Mike Nichols (tenor), and Jake Shearer (bass).
“We were quite pleased that last year’s Messiah Sing was such a tremendous success; so much so that we have decided to make it an annual event.” Schmidt says. “The week between Christmas and New Year’s is also the perfect time to host the event, as the presents have been opened and the mess cleaned up, yet the trees are still lit. Handel’s beautiful music helps
us all to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas, and to continue our celebration of the season, which continues until Epiphany.” The program will include all of Part 1, often called the “Christmas portion” of the piece, as well as the Hallelujah Chorus and the concluding Amen. Scores will be provided, although singers who have their own score are invited to bring them. Guests are welcome to sing along or to just come and listen to the music. Singers are asked to arrive at the church by 7 p.m. to receive seating assignments and attend a short rehearsal. The performance is free to the public – both singers and audience members - and will be followed by a short reception. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church is located at 410 North Main Street, Corner of Fourth and Main, Jamestown. For more information about the Messiah sing or other programs at St. Luke’s call the church office at 716-483-6405.
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CHAUTAUQUA STAR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2017
Fredonia School of Music Opens Registration for 2018 Fredonia Bass Fest Contributed Article SUNY Fredonia
An invitation is being extended to musicians – professional players, college and high school students, teachers and adult learners – to join Fredonia Bass Fest 2018, a day of performances and classes on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, at the State University of New York at Fredonia’s School of Music. The Fredonia Bass Studio and Assistant Professor Kieran Hanlon have arranged to have guest artists Blake Hinson, assistant principal bass with the New York Philharmonic, and Rufus Reid, an internationally renowned jazz bass musician, participate in the event in Mason Hall. Before joining the New York Philharmonic, Mr. Hinson was principal bass of the Grand Rapids Symphony, played with the New World Symphony as a fellow and performed with the Philadelphia Orchestra. He was accepted to the Curtis Institute of Music, where he studied with Philadelphia Orchestra principal bass Harold Robinson and Edgar Meyer. He spent three summers at the Aspen Music Festival and School on fellowship, where he played in the Aspen Chamber Symphony and Aspen Festival Orchestra and won the 2006 low strings competition. A premier bassist in international jazz, Mr. Reid’s reputation likewise extends to the educational arena. He is a cocreator of the Jazz Studies & Performance Program at William Paterson University. Now retired, he continues to teach, conducting master classes, workshops and residences around the world. Reid received a B.M. in Performance on the double bass at Northwestern University, where he studied with Warren Benfield and principal bassist Joseph Guastefeste, both of Chicago Symphony. In addition to third annual high school competition in the morning, opportuni-
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Third place is $50 cash and a full set of strings from D'Addario The day-long festival opens with Double Bass Competition registration at 9 a.m., followed by rehearsals that continue to 11 a.m. The final round, with live performances that are open to the public, begins at 11 a.m. After a lunch break, registration for Reid Rufus non-competition participants will be ties for networking and bass fellowship Jan. 1, 2018. Finalists will be notified held at 12:30 p.m., followed by a genwill be offered throughout the day. if they are invited to the final round eral welcome and competition winner of the competition, a 10-minute live announcement. Master classes with The Double Bass Solo Competition performance with piano (a Fredonia ac- Hinson and Reid and a panel discusprovides an opportunity for young companist will be available) during the sion with Bass Fest faculty will conplayers from the region and beyond to tinue until 5 p.m. Dinner (included in compete in front of a panel of Bass Fest morning of Bass Fest in Rosch. faculty. Prizes will be awarded for first, First place prize is $250 cash, a full set registration) will be held at 5:45 p.m., second and third places and competiof strings from D'Addario and a $1,000 followed by a faculty concert at 7:30 p.m. tors will have the opportunity to receive scholarship to attend the Fredonia comments and feedback from the School of Music. The winner must Once registration for round one of the panel. The competition winner will be apply, audition and be accepted to the competition is completed and entry invited to perform his or her solo piece university and the School of Music. fee paid, the applicant is to prepare in the evening concert alongside faculty The award is to be used during the a double bass recording and email a performers in Rosch Recital Hall. The recipient’s first year of undergraduate link to the video to Kieran Hanlon at competition is open to all registered study as a Music major. It has no cash Kieran.Hanlon@fredonia.edu. Recordings high school students. value and is non-renewable and nonare to be limited to five minutes. transferable. The first round of the competition is Finalists will be notified if they will be a recorded round. Applicants must Second place is $100 cash and a full set invited to the final round of the compesubmit the online competition applica- of strings from D'Addario. tition during the morning. tion (with $15 fee) with a recording by
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Seeing London in A New Light Contributed Article NewsUSA
"People are looking for magic in their lives and to experience something that stays with them forever," says Helen Marriage, the director of Artichoke, the producers and creators of the Lumiere London festival. "People respond to light in a special way," Marriage continues. "and in the middle of winter, when night falls early, it's just so wonderful and uplifting." In January 2018, London's most iconic buildings, streets and landmarks will again be illuminated artistically for the British capital's largest night-time festival, Lumiere London. Lumiere last lit up London in 2016, when millions of people visited the city to interact with the art installations. In January, the festival returns to London much bigger and bolder than before. More than 40 international artists will work to transform the city into a vast, nocturnal exhibition space, offering dazzling new perspectives on London's iconic landmarks and historic architecture with beautiful, thought-provoking installations. As an example, Westminster Abbey, which has stood at the heart of London for hundreds of years, has been the setting for every coronation in the British monarchy since 1066 and has hosted 16 royal weddings, will be one of the key festival locations again. It will be illuminated by the French digital artist, Patrice Warrener, who will present the second installment of The Light of the Spirit for Westminster Abbey, one of the most popular installations at Lumiere London in 2016. Other installations include: Love, a Matisse-inspired animation of two paper-cut figures who spend the evening kissing and dancing to a bespoke soundtrack at the Royal Academy of Arts; interactive illuminated singing see-saws in Mayfair and, at Kings Cross, an immersive work that imagines a world underwater.
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I I b I w r c C w I K g T Randolph was represented by Kameron Finch, Cassie Doubek, T Sarah Steward, Caroline Meleen, and Allison Mansfield. c Kaylee Winchell, Sean Marchant, Taylor Farley, Tiffany a Denault, Rachel Radack, Alexis Murawaski, Emma Pryll, and H Krystel Schwab were also on the Silver Creek team. m High School Bowl, now in its 57th year, is produced by Media g One Group in cooperation with JCC. Sponsors include the w JCC Alumni Association, Affinity One Credit Union, SKF B Aeroengine-North America, Chautauqua County Humane t Society, Honest John's Pizza and Wings, Pepsi, Chautauqua Rec gion Community Foundation, the Weinberg Financial Group, o and Delta Kappa Gamma, the International Honor Society of H Women Educators. J High School Bowl airs on Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. on radio r station WJTN and at 8:30 a.m. on Sundays on radio station C WWSE. Matches can also be heard online at radiojamestown.com/ c podcasts. s a D a a w s p s d t W t Y b U
High School Bowl Contests Held Contributed Article JCC
Fredonia Central School defeated Southwestern High School 62-60 in a recent Media One High School Bowl match at Jamestown Community College. In another match, Randolph Central School defeated Silver Creek Central School 38-33. Jackson Osborne-Coy of Fredonia, Ryan Shafer of Southwester, Brynn Pagett of Randolph, and Lauren Grover of Silver Creek earned Player of the Match honors. Other members of the Fredonia team were Hailey Ritter and Matheus Santos. The Southwestern team also included Jordan Smith, Christine Deming, Isabella Moore, Max Hagle, Dawn Roller, and Joseph Morse.
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Who Should My Favorite Golfer Be? By Stefan Gestwicki Star Contributing Writer
I love baseball. I have been obsessed with the sport virtually my entire life. As my mom’s family is from the Pittsburgh area, I became a Pirates fan at a young age. I’ve never rooted for another team (except for anyone playing the Yankees, of course). I have a Pirates tattoo on my arm. I have flags, mugs, hats, shirts, autographed baseballs, framed Roberto Clemente pictures, etc. littering my man cave. I also love golf. Shocking, I know. The difference between the two sports is that while both playing and watching baseball bring me joy, I only ever play golf. If I see golf on TV, I just don’t care. I don’t look at golf rankings. I couldn’t tell you who won the last Masters. I’m just not into the PGA or any other professional golf circuit. Certainly an underlying factor to this disconnect is that I don’t have a favorite golfer. If there was a guy (or woman – the LPGA is full of immensely talented and charismatic individuals) who I could really get behind, We want to get your news to the I’m sure I could get drawn into that side of the sport. community. If you have a press release Knowing almost nothing about anyone, I’m setting off to do some research and try to find my new favorite for your business, organization, or golfer. Wish me luck. event submit it to: The candidates: TIGER WOODS — Long before I cared about golf at all, I played Tiger Woods video games on our old computer. Tiger was far and away the best golfer in those games (and in the world at the time), so you’d be a fool to play as anyone else. He was the face of the game. He was a celebrity on par with Michael Jordan. He was one of the most dominant athletes any sport had ever seen. To me, however, he always reminded me We’ll post your article to more of a Barry Bonds. Maybe it’s not fair, but he seemed distant and almost annoyed at fans and even other golfers. After years of injuries and…personal demons…he’s back and played well a few weeks ago. I wish him ChautauquaStar.com well and he’s good for the sport, but there’s no way he can be my favorite. and it could run in an issue of BUBBA WATSON — I’ll be honest, Watson has a lot going for him. He’s an American and a two-time MasThe Chautauqua Star! ters champion. While I don’t actually golf left-handed, I do a heckuva lot of things left-handed and certainly consider myself a lefty. The fact that Bubba is one of the few lefties on the PGA Tour is definitely a plus. He obliterates the ball off the tee as one of the longest hitters alive. He’s a Christian and extremely charitable. He’s even part owner of a Minor League Baseball team in Pensacola. Want to advertise in the Star? JORDAN SPIETH — Spieth is on the short list of guys that could be considered the best golfer in the world right now. He stormed onto the scene a few years ago and is a three-time Major winner and the 2015 FedEx Cup champion. Just this past week he and his foundation made a massive donation to a charity which helps to learn about our great advertising options! children with special needs. As an uncle to a beautiful little girl with Down Syndrome, anyone who helps special needs kids is okay in my book. Like Watson, Spieth is an American, which is definitely a plus in such an internationally popular sport. DUSTIN JOHNSON — Johnson is the current No. 1 golfer in the world. He’s a big man at 6’4” and can absolutely hammer the ball off the tee. He’s married to Wayne Gretzky’s daughter, which is a cool tidbit for a sports fan. Like all the other candidates before him, being an American certainly helps his case. He finally won the U.S. Open after a heart-breaking pair of second-place finishes in that event. He weirdly had to pull out of last year’s Masters after falling down some stairs and hurting his back. Obviously that injury didn’t hinder him too long, however, as he went on a Sunday, January 7, 2018 tear to reach that No. 1 ranking. Firehouse on the Lake 23 Jackson St., Silver Creek, NY While there are some nice options on this list, I don’t (Events start at 12pm) think any of them have exactly what I’m looking for. SWIM AT 1PM You know what that means. Part II of this search will Fantasy Black Jack, Chinese Auction, Food, Refreshments be coming up next time. Live Music with Qwister, 2-5pm Until then, golf is great. Go get some. Register at 716-934-3775 or pforge@verizon.net
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2018 Kia Niro: New Car Review
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The 2018 Kia Niro may not have the name recognition of hybrids like the Toyota Prius and Ford C-Max, but that hasn't stopped Kia from moving full-speed ahead with its newest model. This year, a plug-in hybrid joins the lineup with an expected range of 26 miles solely on electric power. Unlike the Prius, the Niro's look is more conservative, but far from bland. Like all Kia products, the Niro's interior is handsomely styled and loaded with features, and its price falls squarely in line with non-hybrid SUVs like the Honda CR-V and Nissan Rogue. Believing it has landed on a formula to finally put to rest the idea that mostly environmentalists and old hippies drive hybrids, Kia dreamed up an unhybrid hybrid. Blending into the vehicle landscape, the Niro is absent of futuristic styling. It looks, well, normal -- both inside and out. Yet it still manages to reach 50 miles per gallon in combined city/highway driving in its entry-level trim. That's the hybrid part of the equation. Everything else is the unhybrid part. Don't worry, though -- there's still plenty of room on the rear bumper for that "Save the Planet" bumper sticker. What's New for 2018? The 2018 Kia Niro gains a new plug-in hybrid model, while the Niro LX has lane-keep assist added to its Technology package. The EX trim gains access to most of the Touring's standard features, while the Touring gains HID headlights, autonomous emergency braking, lane-keep assist, forward-collision warning, adaptive cruise control, a 110volt outlet and wireless phone charging. A new Touring Graphite Edition replaces last year's Launch trim.
What We Like Crossover styling; honest-to-goodness 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission; a big array of driver-assistance technologies; available Harman Kardon audio system; terrific fuel economy What We Don't Performance is a bit sluggish in Eco (normal) driving mode; limited ground clearance; modest cargo bay; no allwheel drive How Much? $24,180-$34,000 Fuel Economy The hybrid system produces a total of 139 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. Despite all Niro grades using the same 104-hp 1.6-liter Atkinson-cycle 4-cylinder engine mated to a 43-hp electric motor to provide forward thrust, government-estimated fuel economy depends on the trim level. Stepping up the trim-level ladder adds features, which add weight, and weight drags on mileage. Also scrubbing away a bit of mileage is the somewhat larger face the Niro presents to the wind. Kia made a conscious decision to sacrifice some wind cheating for beefier, more crossover-like styling. Kia may well have been able to squeeze out another mile or two per gallon by moving engine output to the front wheels (AWD isn't available) via a CVT rather than the 6-speed dual-clutch automatic it chose. Again, this was by design. Kia product planners took every opportunity to create the illusion that the Niro isn't a hybrid. One way they chose to accomplish that is with a transmission that shifts gears. Boosting fuel economy are some aluminum elements, like the hood, tailgate, assorted suspension components and the brake rotors. Lumping all of this together results in some pretty impressive fuel economy. The government rates the entry-level FE at 52 miles per gallon in the city and 49 mpg on the highway. The two midlevel grades (LX and EX) come in at 51 mpg city/46 mpg highway. At the top of the trim-level heap is the Touring at 46 mpg city/40 mpg highway. Standard Features & Options
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Niro offer fours grades and a limitedproduction version of its top trim level. No matter how you cut it, there's a load of value regardless of the grade. Anchoring the Niro lineup, the FE ($24,180) comes with 16-inch tires with wheel covers, auto on/off headlights, power outboard mirrors and door locks, a tilt-telescopic steering wheel, 7 airbags, an outside temperature display, a trip computer, 6-way adjustable front bucket seats, dual-zone auto climate control, a backup camera, Bluetooth connectivity, a UVO infotainment interface, a 7-in touchscreen and a 4-speaker audio system with a USB port. No factory options are available. If you add roof rails and push-button start to the FE, you basically get the LX ($24,490). It also comes with a hidden storage tray in the cargo area and a rear center armrest. Factory options include fog lights, LED daytime running lights, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, a forward-collision warning system, lane-keep assist, automatic emergency braking and smart cruise control. There's a little more air between the LX and EX ($26,990), with additional features on the EX that include the LX's available options (except for the driver-assist technologies) as well as power-folding/heated outboard mirrors with integrated turn signals, clothand-leather seat trim, 3-level heated front seats, blind spot monitoring, rear
cross-traffic alert and lane-change assist. Optional on the LX and EX is 4t an Advanced Technology package that o adds autonomous emergency braking, 7 smart cruise control, lane-keep assist and, on the EX trim, a 10-way power driver's seat with power lumbar. Much of the Touring standard equipment can be added to the EX via the EX Premium package. The Touring ($32,840) is the top-level trim. It builds on the EX's content with 18-in alloy wheels, a power sunroof, leather seating, ventilated front seats, an 8-speaker Harman Kardon audio system with a subwoofer, an 8-in touchscreen, a heated steering wheel and a front/rear park-assist system. In addition to the driver-assist features offered as options on the LX and EX grades, the Touring also includes HID headlights, a 110V inverter and a wireless phone charger. The Touring Graphite Edition ($29,390) is a special edition, limitedproduction trim. It's similar to the Touring, but only comes in graphite paint and features black roof racks, a unique grille insert, special interior colors and gray alloy wheels. It doesn't get the power sunroof, ventilated front seats or heated steering wheel, nor any driver assist features like autonomous braking, lane-keep assist and adaptive cruise control. There are no factory options. Read more at autotrader.com
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SUBSTITUTES NEEDED Gowanda Central School District is accepting applications for the following substitute positions: • Bus Drivers • Food Service Helpers • Cleaners • Nurses • School Monitors (Bus, Study Hall and Lunch) • Keyboard Specialists • Teaching Assistants • Teachers • and Home Tutors (Special Education, OT/PT). Submit a Civil Service application or a Substitute Teacher application to:
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Applications are available in the Superintendent’s office or on our website www.gowcsd.org.
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