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If They Build It, They Will Come: New Visitors Center at Chautauqua By Daniel Meyer May 2013

Chautauqua Institution will open its 2013 season next month by debuting a new visitors center, a facility that is part of $1.5 million in pre-season renovation projects currently underway at the historic landmark known for offering outstanding educational entertainHave a question or comment about the new format? ment opportunities. YOUR WEEKLY COMMUNITY MAGAZINE Send an email at editor@star-mediagroup.com or The estimated 2,000-square-foot call 716-366-9200. of center will open on Bestor Plaza in space previously used for a The end of 2013 brings the hope issue. Throughout this issue of publications office. The opening of a prosperous new year, and an the Chautauqua Star, you’ll find is significant in that it marks the opportunity to look back on one many of the headlines that lined first time the non-profit instituthat has been generally good to our paper throughout 2013. tion has had a visitors center in its Chautauqua County. sary of the Chautauqua Star, and the state line can enjoy. 100-year history. Lastly, we’d like to thank our Every December, we go through readers and advertisers who have has given us a renewed energy to Happy reading, and Happy New The visitors center fulfills a need continue providing a great prod- Year from all of us at Star Media for a focal point on the 750-acre our biggest stories of the year faithfully stuck with us over the to prepare our ‘year in review’ years. 2013 saw the fifth anniver- uct that residents from Irving to Group! campus where information can be easily circulated that provides details on upcoming lectures, musical performances and other special events. Lost Places of Chautauqua County See A-4 Repowering Dunkirk “The main goal of the new visitors center is to serve as a place Letterboxing See A-8 The fight for NRGs recently approved tran- ALSO to properly welcome, educate and sition charged up the community this year NFL Picks See B-2 really demystify the Chautauqua experience for all visitors,” says See A-5, 9 Local Sports Schedule See B-4

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December 18 Lois Almeda Foster, Reno Ruth Buchinger Moore, South Dayton December 20 Reinhilde Hartmann Wendel, Perrysburg Robert Lewis Beckman, Brighton

December 21 Cecil P. Miller, Mayville Patricia Diane Brown, Gowanda Marlene Kennedy, Lawtons Philip J. Sperry, Bemus Point Craig “Rick” Himes, Gerry Vincent “James” Cirincione, Jamestown

27. *Chilled 29. *Can be hard-shelled or soft-shelled 31. Boll weevil, e.g. 32. Distinctive spirit of a culture 33. Nigerian money 34. *Coat with hot seasoning 36. Result of too many drinks 38. Sasquatch’s Asian cousin 42. Stadium walkways 45. Ten dollar bill, slang 49. *Bran source 51. *It’s coated on fish of chicken before frying 54. *Strictly vegetarian 56. *Like standing rib roast 57. Crazily 58. *Serve soup, e.g. 59. City slicker on a ranch 60. Balanced Karen D. Lange, Ashville Roy L. Holmes Sr., Jamestown Daniel Carl Wilemski, Dunkirk Laura A Johnson, Jamestown December 22 Ruth A. Pettit, Westfield A. Ralph Johnson, Jamestown Leonard S. Lampert “Lenny”, Dunkirk Thomas F. Moscato, Brocton Beverly A. Randazzo,

61. Asian nurse 62. Fleur-de-lis 63. *Cured meat and cold cuts 64. Genesis garden 67. Final, abbr. Dunkirk Dana Henry Cairns, Jamestown William A. Sluga, Salmanca Edward F Messer, Frewsburg December 23 Allen Roger Bartoldson, Jamestown December 24 Elizabeth C. Alday, Dewittville Joseph Daniel Horlacher, Jamestown

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Vanessa Weinert, marketing manager for Chautauqua Institution. “It will allow The part you play in making people who have never the news is very important. visited us before a chance Whether it is breaking news or to learn, especially since a featured item, your contribu- sometimes the first visit here tion can make a difference. can be quite overwhelming. Deadlines For Print Submis- This will be a comfortable place to learn about what is sions happening that particular Typed press releases and/ day as well as in the future.” or emails are always apThe visitors center is now preciated. The deadline for under construction in the press release submission is Tuesdays, 2 p.m. for the week space adjacent to the post office opposite Afterwords of desired publication date. Café. The former publications office has moved to the building formerly occupied by the Chautauqua Police Department, with the police force now based in its new permanent location in the old fire hall on Massey Avenue. The visitors center will have an information desk, various media displays, artifacts

and videos that help tell the story of Chautauqua Institution. Staff will be available to help visitors plan their stay by providing information about programs and facilities on the grounds and also how to secure accommodations for a return visit. “Securing accommodations for a return visit can be a challenge so we plan to use the visitors center to help people find facilities and rental properties they can book ahead for the following year,” says Weinert. “We’re also looking into holding real estate tours and other events that incorporate the entire community into helping showcase all that Chautauqua County has to offer.” Work inside the building began the first week of April. Construction is expected to be completed by

early to mid-June, at which point community members will have an opportunity to view and learn more about the visitors center before the opening of the 2013 season. Chautauqua Institution is one of the most well-known destinations in Western New York. With beautiful scenery thanks to being based on the shores of Chautauqua Lake, the place comes alive with activity during a nine-week time period each summer. The 2013 season is scheduled to begin on June 22 and run through August 25. Over the course of a typical season, it is estimated over 100,000 visitors will stay and participate in programs, lectures and activities offered in the arts, education, religion and recreation areas. Each of the nine weeks during the sum-

mer carries a theme that is developed throughout the week in various venues, including the distinguished guest speaker series held in their 4,000-seat amphitheater. While visits to Chautauqua Institution vary, the most popular length of stay on the grounds is one week, with that time period found to have been the most adequate amount of time to experience all that the non-profit adult education center and summer resort has to offer. The Institution was founded in 1874 and has operated each summer since. It gradually expanded its season length and program offerings organized around four pillars: arts, education, religion and recreation. Local residents and visitors from literally all over the

world attend public events that include theater, symphony, ballet, opera and visual arts exhibitions. Weinert says the community’s excitement about the visitors center is growing. “We will now be able to guide visitors through the registration process, suggest what they should consider doing during their stay and help introduce them to Chautauqua Institution and the entire community,” says Weinert. “People can think of it almost as a class, ‘Chautauqua 101’ if you will. We are really looking forward to opening it because we believe it will help attract even more people to our wonderful community.”

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START THE NEW YEAR EARLY GET A FREE public information phase, is the proposed multi-use trail May 2013 that would stretch from Barcelona harbor to the Few would debate the Chautauqua Institution. picturesque scenery that “This project ranked very our county offers. From high in the county, and the shores of one of the five it made sense to pursue it great lakes, to the rolling as the next project in the hills of the Chautauqua comprehensive greenways ridge, the variety of landplan,” said Aaron Resnick, scapes provide for yearExecutive Director of the long beauty and open the Westfield Development door to adventure. Corporation. There are literally hunResnick is a member of dreds of miles of trails a committee assembled running throughout the to assess the feasibility wooded terrain of Chauof the trail, which would tauqua County. A good essentially extend off of majority are used for the current Portage Trail equestrian purposes or for in Westfield (south to the snowmobilers, bikers and Institution and north to hikers. These trails, called Lake Erie). The committee multi-use trails, provide the was charged with looking adventure experience to at potential trail routing locals and tourists alike- all and preparing a proposal without having to travel too to send out to a trail planfar from home. ning firm. In 2011, the county De“Ultimately the commitpartment of Planning and tee selected Pashek and Economic Development Associates to develop the launched the county greentrail,” said Resnick. “They ways plan, which looks at are looking at it with their the overall trail infrastrucexpertise in the trail planture and the potential to ning arena to identify the develop and utilize that for best route. They also tie future projects. One such together all the informaproject, currently in the tion relative to it- economic By Scott Wise

impacts, healthy lifestyles, drawing visitors and compile all that for us.” Valuable Input On May 23, the committee hosted a public informational meeting, with gathered around 70. People came to find out more about the trail, and brought their questions and ideas before the committee. “We have moved out of the organizational phase and have entered into the public input phase, which is critical to the planning process,” said Resnick. “The data that we collect will help Pashek and Associates to work on their plan.” The firm is due to have a plan prepared to present to the public later this year. At the May 23 meeting, folks brought a good supply of questions; likely those posed by most interested in learning more about the trail. “The purpose of the meeting wasn’t necessarily to answer questions, but to gather them,” said Resnick. “The more information we can bring to Pashek, the better they can do their job.

If they know the questions of the community; questions like where the trail will run, whether it will allow motorized vehicles, who will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining it. We received a lot of valuable input from the people that came out.” Who’s going to pay? Of course a common question is where the funding will come from to build and maintain the trail. While a definitive plan hasn’t been established, the it will be largely be grant funded. “It would be our hope to incorporate any existing trail or networks,” said Resnick. “We’re really looking at an extension of the Portage Trail. It is really right in the middle of this corridor, and we want to expand it.” Ultimately, expanding the current Portage Trail in Westfield will cut down on the cost of the trail as a whole. For more information, visit https://www.facebook. com/BarcelonaToChautauquaInstitutionMultiUseTrail.

excitement Surrounds Construction of millennium parkway NEW HIgHWay IN CHauTauqua CouNTy BEINg BuILT for HEaVy TruCk TraffIC By Daniel Meyer May 2013

A road construction project that focuses on growing Chautauqua County’s manufacturing and agricultural businesses is among the highlights of the 2013 construction season. While road crews from the Chautauqua County Transportation Division have been busy the past several weeks handling miscellaneous tasks involving patching, ditching and general winter clean up work, one of the focal points for this summer of the Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities will be the construction of Millennium Parkway. Once completed, the $6.3 million project will link the New York State Thruway, Route 60, Route 5 and the Chadwick Bay Industrial Park in the City of Dunkirk and the towns of Dunkirk and Sheridan. The parkway will run from Exit 59 of the Thruway, north on Route 60, east on Talcott Street, north on South Roberts Road and then east near the railroad tracks, with the new highway complying with all wetland regulations. According to county officials, the project, something that has been discussed for quite some

time, will result in major economic improvements to the region. “This new highway has been in the works for awhile and was identified as a need over eight years ago, so we are very pleased to get this construction underway,” says Chautauqua County Executive Greg Edwards. “This is going to serve as a route for heavy truck traffic through Northern Chautauqua County and will enable trucks to serve our continuously growing manufacturing and agriculture businesses.” Edwards is confident the construction of the new roadway will help introduce more development to Chautauqua County. “The increase we have seen in traffic has resulted in an increase in jobs and that means an improved economy,” says Edwards. “We have worked very hard on this and are now ready to move forward.” Part of the project will be funded through money obtained from Washington, D.C. “We were able to get some grant dollars from the federal government because there will be a concentrated effort to focus on the environment because ultimately this is a project that will help lead to a reduction in pollution,” says Edwards.

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overall safety.” According to Edwards, the Millennium Parkway construction project has a completion target date of Spring 2014, which will be subject to change based on the weather conditions both this year and next. The construction season generally runs each year from April to November. As a general reminder, county officials are asking all motorists to carefully watch for and be aware of construction crews as they work on the various road projects, including the development of Millennium Parkway, especially since some of the construction COntInued On pg 8

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It’s no laughing matter, but then again it is. A Columbus Day trifecta of events is expected to bring hundreds to Jamestown this fall and with hopes to continue to cement the city’s image as a destination for comedy. When the inaugural Lucy Town Half Marathon and 5K race, comedy show and sports expo take place later this year, it will represent a year and a half of planning by The Jamestown Savings Bank Arena, Chautauqua Striders and The Lucy Desi Center for Comedy. The partnership is the first collaboration by the organizations to promote the city and their respective missions. According to Journey Gustafson, executive direc-

tor of the Luci Desi Center for Comedy, a common thread to promote wellness ties all three events together. “The comedy show is a great way to spend an evening the night before the race...and is also in line with our mission, which is to enrich the world through the healing powers of laughter. There is no shortage of data that shows laughter is a healthy thing. So coupling that with a race - both long and short- is in keeping with the theme of happy, healthy living.” “We are trying to establish Jamestown as a destination for comedy, so the idea of coupling a weekend where tons of runners would be coming to town with a comedy show made perfect sense, so we are thrilled to be working together.”

Gustafson says Lucy Desi is working to secure a headliner for the show, which scheduled for October 12, the night before the race. According to Phil Genco, graphics and marketing manager at Jamestown Ice Arena, runners will register and complete the race at the venue, where a sports expo is also planned. The expo will showcase a wide variety of exhibits on the topics of health, athletic training, fashion and diet. “When people stop here to pick up their bag and registrations number, they’ll see that there is a lot going on that weekend.” While there are numerous 5K races in the area, David Rhinehart of Chautauqua Striders said the ½ marathon is the first for Chautauqua County. “We recognize that there are a lot of runners that may not

go to Buffalo or Erie. We are also looking at it as a way to draw people into Jamestown and Chautauqua County, and that’s why we are tying it in with Lucy Desi and the Arena.” Gustafson said Columbus Day weekend was picked because it is a long weekend, which will be convenient for those traveling from out of town. It is also the Canadian Thanksgiving. “We know that a lot of Canadians travel on the weekend, so we are hoping to pull tourism from Canada. It is also peak foliage in Chautauqua County and a beautiful time to showcase what we have to offer.” Registration for the race has already begun on line at LucyRace.com. Striders is offering a 12 week training program for the marathon, which will be available at a future date

on its website. Rhinehart said that the race is also part of the runner of the year series, which awards points for participation in each of its twelve races. Univera Healthcare is the title sponsor for the weekend’s events. For additional

information on the Lucy Town Half Marathon and 5K, contact Phil Genco at 716-484-2624 or visit LucyRace.com. Information on how to become a volunteer is also available by visiting LucyRace.com.

Lost places of Chautauqua County: “Satan’s Bowl of death” orIgINaL JaLopy raCE TraCk Was LoCaTEd IN BusTI historian and former contributor to the Chautauqua Star. “People of all ages loved to come and watch The Chautauqua Star is the races.” introducing a new series, Satan’s Bowl of Death first “The Lost Places of Chaucame to life in the summer tauqua County,” to invesof 1939. Operated by the tigate those little-known Auto Derby Club, the racedestinations and sites of intrack was developed on the terest that existed once but grounds of the Frank Shaw are all but forgotten. If you Farm on Big Tree-Sugar know of a “secret” place of Grove Road in Busti, apthe past, email pat.pihl@ proximately two miles from star-mediagroup.com . Maplehurst Golf Course. Car racing enthusiasts Historical archives reveal from Western New York that jalopy car races were and beyond thoroughly held on Sunday afternoons enjoyed some glorious sumduring the summer in mers in the Town of Busti 1939, 1940 and 1941. The over seven decades ago at cost of admission was a Satan’s Bowl of Death, an mere 25 cents, with chilentertainment complex that dren accompanied by an also was known as “the adult being admitted for original jalopy racetrack.” free. While historians don’t have The cars raced up and a complete documented down hills and through history of the venue, they a creek, with very little do know the popularity of protection for their “open the track in the region was cars,” meaning the vehicles unprecedented during the had no roofs. Promotional early 1940s. signs and flyers for the “It was a place that was weekly races always refervery successful and had a enced clear warnings that lot of repeat customers,” the racetrack “owners and says John Siggins, a local By Daniel Meyer

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operators are not responsible for accidents to riders or spectators.” The racetrack featured bleacher-style seating for spectators and standingroom-only sections along part of the track for brave onlookers, with a modest concession stand offering a pretty limited menu to hungry and/or thirsty racing fans. Satan’s Bowl of Death was oval-shaped, with a dirt surface that was actually more like an obstacle course, especially when compared to the smooth surfaces used for speed at other racetracks. The front straightaway portion of the racetrack took all of the racers into a rather large hole of water and mud and up to the creek bed which led up to a steep hill. At the top of that hill was the second turn which took the races in between some large trees as they traveled along the back straightaway of the track before reaching the third turn. In order to travel to the fourth

and final turn, drivers had to go down and eventually traverse through the wet and muddy mess at the end of the front straightaway. According to historians when World War II began, the racing ceased at Satan’s Bowl of Death for a variety of reasons, particularly the country’s demand that all gasoline and tire be rationed. Most other tracks across the country were also shut down, with many of the racecar drivers being pulled away from their hobby because they were needed to serve overseas. While it is believed that races eventually resumed at Satan’s Bowl of Death following the conclusion of the war, there is very little documented about events held at the racetrack during that time period, leading some to believe that the track never officially re-opened after World War II ended in 1945. The property today is a mostly wooded area featuring a private farm. “From what I can tell I

A motorist and passenger is seen at “Satan’s Bowl of Death” in Busti.

don’t think anything else happened there after the war ended,” says Karen Livsey, an archivist at Jamestown’s Fenton History Center. According to advertisements published in local newspapers in the 1940s, other events took place at Satan’s Bowl of Death besides racing. Parachute jumps out of airplanes and hot air balloon demonstrations were among the activities that brought large crowds to the facility. “There also were motorcycle races and mud wrestling matches,” says Livsey. “The big draw was the

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Future of Dunkirk Power Plant Still in Doubt

Recent agreement will keep facility partially running for next two years or attrition. City officials and the remaining plant employees are trying to remain A recent agreement optimistic that the plant that will help keep the will stay in operation, with power plant in the City the concept of establishing of Dunkirk running on a a “clean energy economy” partial basis for the next the focus of local environtwo years has produced mental groups. some optimism in the area, but the long-term future of “The failing Dunkirk coal plant is on its last legs so the facility still remains in now is the time to start doubt. building a clean energy The coal-fired power plant economy for the region in survived a total shutdown its place,” says Jennifer Tutunder an agreement that tle, a representative of the will keep it operating at a Sierra Club. “We should be reduced capacity through aiming to meet our region’s May 2015. The deal was power needs with job-crestruck between NRG ating clean energy rather Energy, the company than continuing to depend that owns the plant, and on this aging plant or other National Grid, with the dirty fuels.” facility’s long-term future still up in the air as various According to Bill Daly, the studies will be conducted to administrative director and help determine if the power chief executive officer of plant is needed to help sup- the Chautauqua County Industrial Development ply the region’s electricity. Agency, the future of the While one 80-megawatt power plant will ultimately unit will remain in opbe decided by government eration, a second unit will officials who represent New be shut down, meaning York State, specifically approximately 15 people Governor Andrew Cuomo. will lose their jobs through either retirements, transfers “It’s an incredibly complicated situation, but when By Daniel Meyer March 2013

it is all said and done, ultimately it is in the hands of the governor,” says Daly. “We have a lot of concerns, but the decision that he makes will be hugely important to the people of Chautauqua County.” Daly supports the concept of constructing a natural gas-fired plant that could generate electricity and eventually replaced the coal powered facility. “When you factor in the economics and research the benefits of using natural gas, there are answers to how this type of project can benefit the region,” says Daly. According to company officials, NRG continues to push for an eventual conversion from using coal to a natural gas combined-cycle plant, with plans to submit to National Grid what they calling their “Dunkirk repowering proposal” expected to be filed this week. Following a thorough review of those plans, National Grid officials will share their recommendations on the proposal sometime in late April.

NRG already mothballed two of the Dunkirk plant’s biggest generating units last year, with the closure of the third unit expected to happen by the end of May. National Grid recently completed a thorough review that found it would need to make approximately $70 million in improvements to its transmission lines and various pieces of associated equipment to compensate for the loss of the Dunkirk plant.

While some are skeptical, the thought process by various elected officials in the region are to remain optimistic that an alternative outcome for the power plant can be found to keep local residents employed at a facility that at one time had thousands of employees but will soon have less than six dozen working there. “The plan to convert the Dunkirk plant to a natural gas-powered plant to

replace the coal burning units is what we hope the governor will support,” says Daly. “This could make our region a leader in the clean energy industry. The price of gas is so low now the way to go is to build a natural gas electric generation plant. We will wait and see how this is received in Albany, but we hope the governor chooses what we believe to be the best solution that will bring positive results economically and environmentally.”

Grape Expectations Westfield Grape Discovery Center Hopes to Attract Visitors From Near and Far ing the project to move forward much more quickly. “Without the help of state Senator Catharine Young, The Grape Discovery Cen- we would have taken lonter in Westfield officially ger,” said Baran. opened last week, repreHarold Smith of the New senting the culmination of York State Wine and ten years of cooperation Grape Foundation reamong government and marked, “The Discovery agricultural officials to proCenter seed took a while mote tourism of the largest to germinate and grow. Concord grape-growing Today, we celebrate the area in the world. center coming into fruiThose efforts came to fruition, much the same as the tion last week as Assembly- grape vines are coming man Andrew Goodell and into fruition again this State Senator Catherine year.” Smith thanked SenaYoung along with Helen tor Young, The Cornell Baran, president of the Cooperative Extension, as Concord Grape Belt well as the work of many Heritage Association, and dedicated citizens. “The other officials celebrated wine and grape foundation the ribbon cutting at the thanks you, Senator Young Center. A second ribbon and Assemblyman Goodcutting was dedicated to ell, as strong supporters of the Star Family Exhibit agriculture and the grape Room, which provides visi- industry this county,” said tors with the opportunity Smith. to learn the history of the Other sizable monetary grape-growing business in gifts for the non-profit enthe area with exhibits of deavor came from Grower’s the Concord grape and its Cooperative, National cultivation from its beginGrape/Welch’s, the Baran ning. family, local grape farmWhile the Visitors Center ers, businesses and private was launched in 2008 with donors. the purchase of the build“This is a dream come ing, Baran credited Senator true come true for so many Young with obtaining a people, said Senator Cathgrant of $1.3 million allowBy Patricia Pihl September 2013

erine Young who citing the center’s role in the local economy and specifically small Westfield businesses who voiced concern about needing a boost. Assemblymen Goodell said, “While we thank the funders, even more important than the funding was the personal commitment of the people that made this a reality. As you know, funding is a tool, and that tool only produces results when people use it. “This is really the beginning of what we want to do in the future- it is that future that we always need to be focused on.” The idea for the center happened by chance as Baran explained, when Dave Momberger, building and operations chair for the GDC, happened to see a billboard for a cranberry discovery center while on a business trip to Wisconsin. Momberger would take the idea back to home as something that could work for the area’s extensive grapegrowing region. Former Cornell Cooperative Extension director and GDC executive director Andy Dufrense was also credited by those attend-

The Grape Discovery Center’s Exhibits & Displays Committee cut the ribbon cutting to The Star Family Exhibit Room. From left to right are Robert Green, Richard Dunst, John Paul Wolfe, Stanley Star, June Miller-Span, Elizabeth Star, Joni Blackman, Andy Dufresne and Greg Keri.

ing the ribbon-cutting for his long-time commitment to the project. In his 2011 book, “Traversing America’s Grape Country,” Dufrense encourages travelers to “just get off the interstate and see everything” particularly when it comes to growing and enjoying grapes.” He has stated, “The grape industry in this region is worth about $340 million,” adding “there are more than 2,000 jobs

directly associated with grape farming, making it the largest grape growing area in the United States outside of California.” In addition to educating and promoting the wine and grape growing industry, the center seeks to attract tourists interested in the area’s rich viticulture history. The center includes a tasting bar, where visitors may sample wines produced in nearby New York

and Pennsylvania as well as non-alcoholic beverages and other grape products, as well as a gift shop with many specialty items. The center is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and Noon to 5 on Sunday. For more information, call 716-326-2003, or visit its website gdc@ concordgrapebelt.org.

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will take place at the John Dill Post 434 American July 2013 Legion in Brocton. According to chair Dave The town of Portland Travis, the event kicks off kicks off a three-day event on Friday at 4 p.m. with a commemorating its 200 Festival Idol Karaoke on year anniversary on Friday the main stage, a beard July 12. In celebration of judging contest at 8 p.m. the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rich history, the and live music by â&#x20AC;&#x153;Porcefestivalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daily highlights lain Bus Driversâ&#x20AC;? from 9 including kids activities, p.m.- 1 a.m. on the main craft and food vendors, stage. At 6 p.m. there will historical displays and daily be a posting of the colors music headliners includby the American Legion. ing Sean Patrick McGraw, Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s events start with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Porcelain Bus Drivers,â&#x20AC;? the strong man contest at and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Widow Maker.â&#x20AC;? Ex10 a.m. followed by a pie cept for historical displays contest, (with cash prizes) and Brocton High School alumni activities, all events and auction. A magic show By Patricia Pihl

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commercially introduced, and considered the hub of the grape industry. During the turn of the twentieth century, it was the second largest employer in the county which featured the industries of agriculture, railroad, furniture and cabinetry making. Famous residents of Portland include George Pullman, the inventor of the Pullman car who also revolutionized rail travel in the 1800s and Brad Anderson, creator of the comic strip Marmaduke.

For more information on the Portland bicentennial visit www.portalandbicentennial.org or call Dave Travis at 792-9791. Funding for the Portland bicentennial celebration was provided by the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation and Chautauqua County. Attendees are asked to park at Brocton Central School.

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Jamestown Winter Farmers Market

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10 a.m. to 3p.m. Dr. Lillian Vitanza Ney Renaissance Center www.jamestownupclose.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

Holiday Candlelight Tours

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

10a.m. to 12 p.m. Audubon Center and Sanctuary Jamestownaudubon.org 716-569-2345

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Sleigh Rides at Chautauqua 1p.m. to 3 p.m. Chautauqua Bookstore 716-357-2151

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December 31 New Year’s Eve Winemaker’s Dinner 6 p.m. Quincy Cellars Winery www.quincycellars.com 716-736-2021

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exploring the great Outdoors… with purpose LETTErBoxINg MakEs ITs Way INTo CHauTauqua CouNTy

By Scott Wise April 2013

Let it not be said that those minds can be found in Chautauqua County. Our creative and innovative residents always find a way to pass the time, and once such way is the unique hobby known as ‘Letter-

boxing.’ For those of you familiar with Geocaching, the concept is similar. For those not, let me explain. According to Letterboxing.org (the website for the Letterboxing North America), “Letterboxing is an intriguing ‘treasure hunt’ style outdoor activity. Letterboxers hide small,

weatherproof boxes in publicly-accessible places (like parks) and post clues to finding the box online on one of several websites.” Inside these ‘boxes’ (which are rarely, in fact, boxes but are more often unique bagged creations to ensure waterproofing), there is a logbook, a hand-carved (or store-bought for the

MILLENNIuM HIgHWay, CoNTINuEd froM pg 3 projects will involve the posting of detours. Drivers should proceed cautiously through work zones by cooperating by being patient in following and obeying posted signs and all road flaggers’ directions.

The Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities maintains a total of 552 miles of road, 308 bridges and 258 culverts located throughout in Chautauqua County. For more information about the county’s 2013

capital projects, including a detailed map of the proposed projects for this year, go online and visit www. co.chautauqua.ny.us/departments/dpf/transportation or call 716-661-8400.

less creative) rubber stamp and generally an inkpad. Letterboxers carry their personal logbook with them as they go, and when they find a box they stamp their book with the stamp provided. Likewise, avid Letterboxers carry with them a personal stamp. They, in return, stamp the logbook in the letterbox with their insignia and sign the logbook, leaving behind a unique ‘I Was Here’ token. So, to recap… Letterboxing 101: Letterbox is placed in a public location Clues to that location are put online Letterboxers find the letterbox Stamp their own logbook with stamp in box Stamp the logbook in the box with personal stamp Five steps, really, that provide a great way to enjoy the outdoors for the whole family. Letterboxing is no new thing, though. According to letterboxing.org, it began in England in 1854

when a park guide left his calling card in a bottle in Dartmoor National Park. Folks that found it began leaving a self-addressed postcard in the jar for the next visitor to find and mail to them. That’s where the term ‘letterboxing’ comes from- “letterbox” is a term the Brits use for mailbox. Once the Smithsonian magazine got hold of the concept and wrote about it in a 1998 issue, Letterboxing took North America by storm. Today, there are more than 20,000 letterboxes hidden on the continent. How to get started Letterboxing.org has generously provided a great stepby-step guide to getting started with it. It includes how to create stamps, what you’ll need to letterbox and everything else you might need to know. Chautauqua County’s Own I encourage you to check out the letterbox I was witness to planting, right here in Chautauqua County. The clue (which is online) is this:

Cool Beans (each stamp/ box has a unique name associated with it) This letterbox is located outside Ryder’s Cup Coffee Shop at 28 Chautauqua Ave. in Lakewood. Enter the front door, walking straight in past the bookstore. When you’re in the main room facing the counter, look to your right and notice the big window. In my opinion, the best view in the shop! If I’m sitting there, be sure and say hi! While pondering my mornings over a cup of coffee and monitoring the bird feeder and the fat squirrel, my attention often lands on the very large cherry tree across the way. In the crook of the tree (not seen from this angle) would be a great place to stash a lovely prize, I’ve thought! This box, planted by Jeff Mitchener of Jamestown, could be your first letterbox experience. Get started today- you won’t get bored! Chautauqua County boasts ten letterboxes currently, but that number is sure to grow as more folks get out and start letterboxing!

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‘Repower dunkirk’ effort energizes Community

MaNy CHauTauqua CouNTy rEsIdENTs supporT CoNVErsIoN of CoaL poWEr pLaNT To NaTuraL gas the public when compared to National Grid’s plan to upgrade its transmission system to meet the electric An estimated 2,000 resisystem’s reliability needs. dents who packed a public A final decision on the prohearing earlier this month posal to repower the aged at Fredonia State College Dunkirk coal plant and continue to hold comtransform it into a modern munity-wide discussions gas-fired facility is expected about the uncertain future to be made at a later date of the electric generation in Albany after comments facility owned by NRG in from the public hearing the City of Dunkirk. and additional comments submitted to the New York While both sides of the debate over whether or not State Public Service ComDunkirk’s coal power plant mission are analyzed. should be converted into Elected officials who a state-of-the-art natural represent the region supgas facility voiced their port the plan put forward opinions at the public hear- by NRG to repower their ing, it has become clear electric generation station that as conversations on in Dunkirk, citing the opthe subject continue inside portunity to reduce pollulocal hair salons, taverns tion, dramatically increase and grocery stores, the vast efficiency and lower costs majority of Chautauqua by coverting the plant from County residents support coal to natural gas. an estimated $500 million Chautauqua County Execproposed investment to utive Greg Edwards spoke approve the conversion of in favor of the proposal the aged power plant to a during the public hearing natural gas facility. and again this week stated NRG vs. National Grid he supports the project, pointing out it “would creNRG Energy’s repowerate over 300 construction ing proposal appears to jobs, preserve countless be the favored project of By Daniel Meyer July 2013

others, provide essential tax payments and continue NRG’s significant support to our local communities.” Edwards was particularly impressed with how many residents took time out of their busy schedules to pack into Fredonia State College’s small Williams Center on a hot and steamy summer night and voice their opinion. “I believe the most powerful message was sent by the citizens of our county who took the time and effort to physically come to this meeting, some who carried signs, some who signed up to speak, and all who stood and cheered each time they were asked to express their support for this critical investment,” said Edwards. If the natural gas repowering plan does not happen, the power plant is scheduled to be shut down by 2015, meaning the end of millions of dollars in tax revenue entering the coffers of the city, the county and the Dunkirk School District. Local residents who spoke at the public hearing expressed their desire to see new life breathed into what many in Dunkirk simply refer to as “The Plant.” With only about six dozen people currently working there, the hope is that repowering the power plant will help lead to the creation of new jobs on property that produces the largest taxes in Chautau-

qua County. Some state officials estimate that the permanent closure of the plant would cost the average City of Dunkirk homeowner $1,000 per year. There are some environmentalists who do not support the project and a handful of those people did speak at the public hearing

and are continuing to discuss their concerns that an increased demand natural gas power would eventually force the state to introduce deep-well hydraulic fracturing, also known as “hydrofracking.” State, county and city officials are encouraging anyone who was unable to

attend the public hearing but wants to make comments on the proposal to submit them to the Public Service Commission. Comments can be made by calling 1-800-336-2120 and referring to case 12E-0577. The deadline to submit comments is Friday, August 16.

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mented on, but that was a weekly project and I won’t bother running random weeks of those. But what I would like to do as this year closes is re-run a few of my stories from the past year that really generated discussion between my readers and myself. The point of this is two-fold. First off, I’d love for readers to be able to re-read any of their favorite articles again. But I’d also like readers new to the Chautauqua Star, or perhaps readers who may

have missed a week or two, to have the chance to catch up on some of the most popular sports articles from the past year. Okay, I’ll admit, the purpose is actually three-fold. The third reason I’m re-running articles is a little self-serving. I wrote a lot of stories I was very proud of this past year and sure, I want to share them with the world, but I also would really enjoy going back and re-reading them myself.

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Originally published April 5, 2013 In honor of ‘42’ — a biographical fi lm about the life of baseball legend Jackie Robinson — which opens in theaters this weekend, I’ve compiled a list of 42 other great sports movies. In no way whatsoever is this a list of the 42 ‘greatest’ sports movies of all time. If that were the case, things like ‘Little Giants’ probably would not make the cut. But it is a list of entertaining fl icks from a variety of genres. As I was breaking them up by genre, I originally had an “Underdog Stories” category. Well, if you’ve ever seen a sports movie you’ll know that EVERY sports movie is an underdog story, so I had to come up with some different titles for my categories. Without further ado, the first part of my list of 42 fantastic sports movies:

Family-friendly

• Angels in the Outfield — I’ve never actually seen the original, despite being a Pirates fan, but the 1994 Disney version is an all-time favorite. God’s thumbnail? Cat brains with food coloring? You used to be Mel Clark? This one has it all. • Space Jam — If you’ve never seen ‘Space Jam’ you’re missing out. An All-Star cast of Michael Jordan, Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd and Bill Mur-

Looking for another sports movie to watch? Look no further than ‘Cool Runnings’, the story of a Jamaican bobsled team trying to qualify for the Winter Olympics.

ray. Also featuring NBA stars Charles Barkley, Patrick Ewing, Muggsy Bogues and more. • The Sandlot — The old VHS of this movie probably saved my poor mother from going insane. My brother and I watched it constantly, effectively keeping us busy for 101 consecutive minutes. Who among us didn’t have a crush on Wendy Peffercorn or want a pair of PF Flyers? • The Mighty Ducks — You may notice a theme of the earlyto-mid 1990’s. Well that’s when I grew up, so I can’t help it. But that doesn’t mean these movies aren’t timeless classics. D2 is also pretty awesome and gave us the greatest hockey shot of all time… the knuckle puck.

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• Major League — An owner who is trying to lose puts together a team of misfits. Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger and Wesley Snipes help make this movie a classic. But please don’t waste your time with ‘Major League 2’. • Caddyshack — Even though they aren’t exactly the main characters, this fi lm features masterful performances by comedic legends Chevy Chase and Bill Murray. You don’t have to like, or even know anything about, golf to enjoy it But again, stick to the original. Caddyshack 2 does It’s entirely possible that the first a disservice. ‘Hoosiers’ is the greatest sports • Cool Runnings — Feel the movie ever made. rhythm! Feel the rhyme! Get on up, it’s bobsled time! Cool Runnings! Technically this could go in • Bad News Bears — I must the ‘based on a true story’ secinsist on the 1976 Walter Mation, but it’s just so darn funny. A thieu version here. Don’t fall for that Billy Bob Thornton garbage. Jamaican bobsled team + John It’s a classic tale of Little League Candy = incredible. And yes, baseball at its fi nest, or at least its you’ll probably shed a tear or two. most entertaining. • White Men Can’t Jump — I • Karate Kid — The martial suppose this flick has the underlying lesson to not judge a book arts answer to ‘Rocky’, Ralph by its cover, but mostly it’s just Macchio delivers a epic perforWoody Harrelson and Wesley mance as Daniel Larusso. As good as Macchio is, Pat Morita is Snipes being funny. Add in some even more classic as Mr. Miyagi. basketball and you have a winner. Wax on. Wax off. • Kingpin — Bill Murray makes his third appearance on • Little Giants — Boy was 1994 a good year. Rick Moranis this list already. Are there any sports played in ‘Groundhog is the ultimate underdog coach Day’? And actually that’s backwho puts together a team of the town’s rejects — and his daughter to-back Woody movies too. This one’s about bowling if you Icebox, of course — to take on didn’t know. his famous older brother’s team of prepubescent monsters. I bet you can’t guess who wins? coNtINUED oN pG 4

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By Stefan Gestwicki Star Sports Editor

Originally published Aug. 23, 2013 If you’ve read any of my columns since I took began as sports editor of the Chautauqua Star back in January, you probably know that I make an awful lot of lists and I love to rank anything and everything. Well I came up with a new idea the other day to do occasional position ranking in various sports. I plan on doing NHL goalies, MLB closers, NBA point guards, etc. But for my first one, as we are just a couple short weeks away from the start of football season, I’m going to rank the 32 NFL starting quarterbacks. It’s arguably the most important position in all of sports (with maybe only starting pitchers having an argument) and you need to have a good one if you want to win. I’ll rank them Nos. 1-32 but also break them into categories.

Best Of The Best:

1) Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers – Yes, I’m probably a little biased as a Packers fan, but you wouldn’t get too much argument from NFL fans if you said Rodgers is in a class of his own. Not only has he put up eye-popping numbers and won more games than any other quarterback over the last two years, but he’s done it with absolutely no running game and a shoddy (at best) offensive line. Numbers aside, he could win MVP every year because there is no one more valuable than Rodgers. coNtINUED oN pG 5

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Self-Proclaimed Expert Picks: Week 17

The Ravens can still make the playoffs as the six-seed, but both teams need help, which could be tough to Last week vs. spread: 15-1 get. The Bengals are 7-0 Season vs. spread: 70-45-6 at home, so don’t expect them to falter now. PICK (.608) VS. SPREAD: Bengals Last week straight picks: (-7). STRAIGHT PICK: 11-5 Bengals. Season straight picks: 70HOUSTON TEXANS (2-13) 50-1 (.583) at TENNESSEE TITANS The regular season is just (6-9) about over, but there is Remember when the Texstill plenty on the line for a handful of teams headed ans were 2-0? Remember when the Titans were 3-1 into Week 17. (with their only loss an OT There is one more playoff loss to Houston in Week spot to be sealed up in the 2)? Well, a combined 3-21 AFC. The Dolphins win later, these are two of the and they’re. If they falter, sorriest teams in the league the Ravens would be next with more questions than in line. The Chargers and answers at the quarterback Steelers are somehow still position. Houston will alive, too, after being writ- clearly be taking a quarten off weeks ago. terback early in next year’s Also in the AFC is the draft. Matt Schaub has run race for the No. 2 seed. his course and the replaceNew England, which can ment isn’t on the roster. technically still get the No. The Titans’ Jake Locker 1 seed, Cincinnati and In- has been good when he’s dianapolis are all still alive healthy, but that’s been for a first-round bye. very, very rare in his young career. What do the Titans In the NFC there is much do from here? PICK VS. more excitement. The Packers and the Bears will SPREAD: Titans (-7). STRAIGHT PICK: Tiplay in Chicago with the winner clinching the NFC tans. North and the loser missing JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS the playoffs. The Cowboys (4-11) at INDIANAPOLIS and the Eagles game likeCOLTS (10-5) wise will decide the NFC The No. 2 seed it theoEast. There are also many retically still in play for the playoff seeding scenarios Colts, but this game is more that can change based on about securing the No. 3 this week’s games. seed and avoiding a secondCAROLINA PANTHERS (11- round matchup with the 4) at ATLANTA FALCONS Broncos. The Colts have put up some absolute eggs (4-10) against some of the worst The Panthers knocked the NFL has to offer, but off the Saints in impresthey’ve also been playing sive fashion last week and better as of late. Syracuse now only need to beat the product Donald Brown lowly Falcons to clinch has been dynamic at times the NFC South and earn out of the backfield and a first-round bye. Atlanta, Andrew Luck plays much meanwhile, will clinch a better at home. The Jags are top-5 pick in next year’s headed to yet another top-5 draft with a loss. You’d pick in next year’s draft and have to think head coach will once again try to get Mike Smith’s job is safe that much-needed quarterafter his years of success, back. PICK VS. SPREAD: but maybe it’s time for Jaguars (+12). STRAIGHT some change in Atlanta. PICK: Colts. Somehow with Carolina needing to win this game, NEW YORK JETS (7-8) at the Falcons are giving MIAMI DOLPHINS (8-7) points. I don’t understand, The Dolphins got shut but I’ll take them. PICK out in Buffalo last week VS. SPREAD: Panthers and might have a simi(+7). STRAIGHT PICK: larly difficult time scoring Panthers. on the Jets defense. The BALTIMORE RAVENS (8-7) Miami offensive line is at CINCINNATI BENGALS just a wreck. Ryan Tannehill gets pummeled and (10-5) the running backs have no The matchup would be so holes to run through. If this much sweeter if Baltimore team makes the playoffs had knocked off New Engit’ll be a quick one-andland last week instead of done. The Jets have a shot putting up one of the flatat a .500 season, which test performances of the seemed inconceivable when season. That loss gave the the season began. But the Bengals the AFC North Dolphins HAVE to win and rendered this game this game after getting emfar less meaningful. The barrassed by the Bills. At Bengals can still sneak into home with a playoff spot on the top two in the AFC. the line, no way they lose.

PICK VS. SPREAD: Patriots (-9). STRAIGHT PICK: Patriots.

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TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (4-11) at NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (10-5)

Chiefs (+10). STRAIGHT PICK: Chargers.

ST. LOUIS RAMS (7-8) at SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (12-3)

Last week the Seahawks struggled mightily to move The Saints looked flat-out the ball against the Cardinals elite defense. This awful against the stingy week they’ll host another Panthers last week, but vastly underrated defense while their hopes for the in the Rams. Once again division look fleeting, a a win will clinch the No. win here would put the 1 seed in the NFC for the dangerous Saints into the Hawks. I don’t see them playoffs. The Buccaneers losing twice in a row at are going to have to do home, but I hope they some serious evaluations in Will Aaron Rodgers miss an eighth consecutive game? We do. Not because I dislike the offseason. They gave might not know until game time. (AP Photo/Matt Ledtke) them, but because it would up an awful lot to get and the Steelers can make the PICK VS. SPREAD: Jets give every team in the sign Darrelle Revis, so playoffs? They need to win, (+7). STRAIGHT PICK: NFC West a non-losing they have to be in win-now obviously. But then they Dolphins. record. It would be sweet mode. That might include need Miami, Baltimore DETROIT LIONS (7-8) at after a few years ago when a change at quarterback and San Diego to all lose. MINNESOTA VIKINGS (4-10-1) That probably won’t hap- where Mike Glennon has the Seahawks won the division with a 7-9 record. The Lions, once again, pen, but that was a fun win been about as vanilla as How times have changed. have been able to come could be. The Saints are over Green Bay last week if PICK VS. SPREAD: from the front of the pack 7-0 at home and facing a nothing else. Le’Veon Bell Rams (+10). STRAIGHT to lose the NFC North. must-win game, so expect is a solid running back. PICK: Seahawks. Why does Jim Schwartz this one to get ugly early. Antonio Brown is an elite have a job again? A home PICK VS. SPREAD: GREEN BAY PACKERS receiver. Big Ben is a top-10 loss to the Giants in simply quarterback. Yes, the Steel- Saints (-13). STRAIGHT (7-7-1) at CHICAGO BEARS unforgiveable. His team PICK: Saints. ers have plenty to build (8-7) is undisciplined and he’s on. PICK VS. SPREAD: SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS This is one of two games missed the playoffs four of Steelers (-7). STRAIGHT (11-4) at ARIZONA that will decide a division. his five years on the job. PICK: Steelers. The winner advances to CARDINALS (10-5) The Vikings meanwhile DENVER BRONCOS (12-3) Oddly enough, this game host a playoff game. The have been a hard team to loser goes home. It’s that still has significant meanat OAKLAND RAIDERS read. Do they still want simple. Except it’s not being for both teams. If the to win or are they already (4-11) Cardinals can win at home cause we have to deal with thinking about playing While I have a fundaanother week of “will he, and the Saints somehow golf in Florida? I can’t mental issue with Peywon’t he” with Aaron Rodchoke at home against tell. I can’t even tell who ton Manning throwing gers. There’s something the Bucs, Arizona will their quarterback is on two more touchdowns to be said for not coming be headed to the playoffs a week-to-week basis. Is last week with the game and instantly be that team back before you’re ready, Josh Freeman even still already out of hand, I’ll but this is one of the biggest that no one wants to play. in the league? PICK VS. try to reserve myself. If games Aaron Rodgers will If The 49ers win and the SPREAD: Lions (+4). Denver wins this game, STRAIGHT PICK: Lions. it’ll lock up the No. 1 seed Seahawks somehow lose at ever get a chance to play in. He has to be out there. home, the 49ers not only WASHINGTON REDSKINS and home-field advantage win the division, but move Plus it’s the team that broke throughout the playoffs in (3-12) at NEW YORK up to the No. 1 seed in the his collarbone. The Bears the AFC. If they lose, the were looking hot, but then GIANTS (6-9) Broncos risk falling behind NFC and earn a first-round put up a stinker against the Both of these teams actuNew England, potentially bye and homefield advanEagles with a chance to ally played very well last tage throughout the playsetting up a trip to Foxweek. The Giants ended offs. While neither of those win the division outright borough. I’ll go out on last week. Jay Cutler needs the Lions’ playoff hopes things seems likely, both a limb here and say that to rebound in a big way with an overtime road are big enough incentives Peyton doesn’t want to if he wants to be in Chiwin. The Redskins almost throw the ball in January to play to win this game. ended the rival Cowboys’ Even if the Cards win, they cago next year. PICK VS. in New England. PICK playoff hopes, coming one VS. SPREAD: Broncos could be out of the playoffs SPREAD: Packers (+7). STRAIGHT PICK. Bears. point away from ending (-12). STRAIGHT PICK: with an 11-5 record. Crazy. Tony Romo’s tenure as PICK VS. SPREAD: PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (9-6) Broncos. the Dallas quarterback. 49ERS (+7). STRAIGHT at DALLAS COWBOYS (8-7) BUFFALO BILLS (6-9) at PICK: Cardinals. Both teams will probably There’s nothing like a NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS KANSAS CITY CHIEFS be irrelevant again next primetime game with year, but I guarantee the (11-4) the winner going to (11-4) at SAN DIEGO national media jams them You can’t make this stuff the playoffs to close the CHARGERS (8-7) down our throats anyway. up: If the Bills lose this The Chiefs officially have regular season. The Eagles Gosh the NFC East is game, they’ll secure their absolutely nothing to play have looked awesome the both horrible and annoyFOURTH 6-10 season in last few weeks while the ing. Name one thing either the last five years (the other for. They are locked into the fifth seed in the AFC. Cowboys have looked… of these two teams does was a 4-12 year in 2010). well…like the Cowboys. I might be wrong, but well…you can’t do it can The three seasons before Nick Foles has the Eagles I think they’re the only you? Me neither. PICK that five-year stretch: All offense clicking and that VS. SPREAD: Giants 7-9 seasons. I guess there’s team in the NFL that knows exactly where they could be bad news against (-4). STRAIGHT PICK: something to be said for a Cowboys defense that stand. Jamaal Charles Giants. consistency. The Patriots is among the worst that leads the team in rushing need to win this game to CLEVELAND BROWNS I’ve ever seen. The Eagles clinch the No. 2 seed in the and receiving, which is are actually a better team (4-11) at PITTSBURGH both extraordinary and AFC. If Denver somehow statistically on the road STEELERS (7-8) the Chiefs’ biggest probloses, the Pats could still while the Cowboys are Prediction: The Browns earn the No. 1 seed. Need- lem. They need a go-to trade both of their firstreceiver and they just don’t far better at home. When less to say, there’s plenty round picks this year to the of motivation for Tom have it. The Chargers can you watch this game, and you will, be prepared to Houston Texans for the top Brady and Co. Of course, make the playoffs with a overall pick and draft their the Bills would like nothwin and some help. I think see more of Jerry Jones in the press box than acquarterback of the future. that would be fantastic ing more than to throw a tual football action. PICK Josh Gordon then becomes wrench into the Patriots’ to see three teams come hospitalized for a severe out of the AFC West after VS. SPREAD: Eagles playoff plans like they did (-3). STRAIGHT PICK: case of being deliriously years of being doormats. to the Dolphins last week. Eagles. happy. What are the odds PICK VS. SPREAD:

Bizarre Goal Lifts Sabres Over Coyotes puck across the line and ending the game. Tyler Ennis also scored for Buffalo, which is 4-0-1 in its Ryan Miller made 36 saves last five home games after and Mark Pysyk scored starting the season 3-12-1 at an unusual goal at 3:47 of First Niagara Center. overtime to lift the shortThe Sabres started the handed Buffalo Sabres to a 2-1 win over the Phoenix game with just 16 skatCoyotes on Monday night. ers after a virus left Linus Omark, Cody Hodgson, Pysyk, called up earlier in Ville Leino, Marcus Folithe day from Rochester in gno and Alexander Sulzer the AHL, scored when his unable to play. Buffalo was deflected shot hit Maronly able to recall defensetin Hanzal and became man Pysyk and left wing lodged in the back of Mike Johan Larsson from RochSmith's jersey. The goalie ester because the team retreated into his crease, en route to the Spengler unwittingly carrying the By Nick Mendola AP Sports Writer

Cup tournament in Davos, Switzerland. Hanzal scored for the Coyotes, who concluded a four-game road trip with a 1-1-2 record. Smith made 30 saves. Buffalo was outshot 15-3 in the first period, though the two best chances belonged to the Sabres. Phoenix opened the scoring 19 seconds into the second period when Hanzal raised his stick to deflect Connor Murphy's slap shot over Miller. The play was reviewed but it was determined Hanzal's stick struck

the puck below the height of the cross bar. Buffalo native and former Sabres left wing Tim Kennedy recorded an assist on the goal. Miller kept the deficit at 1 by coming out to the top of his crease to stop a high shot from Michael Stone. Zemgus Girgensons was thwarted on a breakaway just two minutes later as Murphy grabbed the rookie's stick before he could get a shot on Smith. There was no penalty on the play. Drew Stafford left the

Sabres with 15 available skaters after receiving a five-minute elbowing penalty and game misconduct. Facing the boards to the right of Smith, Stafford swung his elbow backward at oncoming Oliver Ekman-Larsson and caught the defenseman in the face. The Sabres killed off 2 1/2 minutes of the major penalty before Hanzal took a roughing penalty. In the remaining 30 seconds, Smith stopped Ott's slap shot during a 2-on-1 break. Ennis tied the score 14:01 into the third. Girgensons

forced a turnover at the Coyotes' blue line and found Ennis, who beat Smith for his eighth goal of the season. Jamie McBain had a partial breakaway in overtime but was stopped by Smith, who made a second stop on McBain moments later. NOTES: The Sabres placed C Kevin Porter on injured reserve before the game and assigned D Chad Ruhwedel to AHL Rochester. ... Phoenix scratched Gilbert Brule for the first time in three games. ... John Scott played forward and defense for the Sabres.

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Congratulations To Frewsburg, Fredonia And Others By Stefan Gestwicki Star Sports Editor

Originally published June 14, 2013 Winning a state championship can’t be easy. Yet the Fredonia baseball and Frewsburg softball teams accomplished that feat last weekend. For that, I offer a hearty “Great Job!” Winning in team sports in general can be very hitor-miss, especially in high school. An exceptionally talented player or two might be coming up through the system, but unless the rest of the team can hold its own, those players won’t ever see a championship. Even with a team whose talent level is out of this world, one bad game by a pitcher or a fielder can dash those dreams in the one-anddone playoff format of high school athletics. This isn’t just true in sports like baseball, softball or basketball. I remember when I was running track for Dunkirk High School, the 4x800 relay was one of my favorite events. Yes, I realize loving the 800 meters is crazy as most people despise the event. But a relay team needs to be deep. We weren’t. Between myself and another runner we’d usually have a pretty decent lead, but handing off to a pair of rotating mediocre runners just doesn’t get the job done against top-flight competition. Let’s take a closer look at this Fredonia Hillbillies squad. At the top, they’re coached by one of the most passionate baseball men I have ever met in Vince Gullo. Since starting at Fredonia, Gullo has done nothing but win. It’s his second New York State Class B championship after also winning the title in 2006. He also has a very devoted coaching staff below him that really gets the team

But this was the third straight year that Coach Blanchard has taken a team to the state finals. This is a man and program that knows how to win. Again, nobody would be shocked when Frewsburg is back next year. Major props also go out to both Pine Valley baseball and softball. Both teams fell in the state semifinals, but what a great accomplishment for the district to send both programs to states. It’s the second year in a row for the boys while the girls shocked team after team on their way to a Far West Regional title. It was a fun ride and one that no one should feel disappointed in. The Fredonia Hillbillies won their second New York State The Frewsburg Lady Bears won the first softball state Class B championship in eight years with a 7-0 win over championship in school history. (Photo by Stefan Another exciting note from Clinton. (Photo by Stefan Gestwicki) Gestwicki) the Spring sports season ready for competition. basemen Christian Saden back at States next year. cism was very evident. came from a familiar is absolutely solid as can be, Admittedly I didn’t see High school baseball, like If also helps to have a bona name: Silver Creek’s Zed routinely saving throwing the Major Leagues, is all too much of the Frewsfide ace in senior Samantha Williams. The three-sport errors for his infield. about pitching. But again, burg Lady Bears this year, Mott. This powerful righty standout concluded his lacrosse career as the nahaving just one outstanding Before putting up seven but what I saw was eyenot only has a fastball that tion’s, yes nation’s career pitcher won’t get the job and nine runs in their two popping. This is another she can blow by anyone, done. After all, the Hillbil- games Saturday, the Hillexample of a program the but her offspeed pitches are points leader. While he was never able to hoist that lies had to win two games billies actually struggled just keeps churning out among the best in Class C within a matter of hours a little bit at the plate, but winners behind coach Jon as well. Mott had a shutout state championship trophy, Williams’ career is one to clinch the state title on that was the exception, not Blanchard — a man who until the seventh inning of the finest Chautauqua Saturday. The same guy the rule. With the pesky lives for this game. in the Lady Bears’ state County has ever seen. isn’t going to throw 14 inNick Hart at the top of championship game against Blanchard has seen it all in nings of baseball. Luckily the order and big thunder Sandy Creek. She gave up One last team I’d like to his time as a head coach. for Gullo, he has the luxury like Zach Buckley, Ley, one run in the seventh, but single out is the Westfield In fact, his first victory of three aces on his staff. Voss, Jude Gardner and shut the door as the game Wolverines baseball squad. of 2014 will be the 300th Senior Trent Thompson Thompson in the heart of ended with her tagging a I admit, I wrote you guys of his stellar career. He’s has been one of the best in the order, runs came in off early. After losing so brought along some super- runner out at home. Chautauqua County for a bunches for Gullo’s gang. very much from last year’s star players — including Mott wasn’t just a presnumber of years now and From top to bottom, there current Forestville softball ence in the circle either. team, combined with the he’s joined by sophomore were no easy outs in the fact that Westfield cut its coach Brianne Hazelton. She served as Frewsstandouts Weston Ley and lineup. Even players off the jayvee program so coach burg’s cleanup hitter and This year’s team was no Cameron Voss. Voss, a bench added some serious Doug Kalenbach had a launched a solo home run lefty, nearly threw a nospeed on the base paths or exception. The thing that very young roster, I didn’t to kick off the scoring in stood out to me about the hitter in the title game — some pop at the plate. see much hope. Thank you the second inning of the 2013 Lady Bears was their giving up a seventh-inning The scary part is, this for proving me wrong by state final game. Now that’s sheer athleticism. Never single before finishing off winning a Section 6 title. wasn’t just the perfect a senior leader if I’ve ever before have I seen a group the shutout. storm of seniors for Fredo- of girls collectively run and seen one. It was a fantastic Spring The second thing Fredonia nia. Sure, Gullo will miss sports season for Chautauqua move like this team. Every As with Fredonia, Frewshad going is defense. These Buckley, Thompson, Hart, infielder had exceptional County. Enjoy the summer burg is far from finished guys could field like I’ve Gardner, Seb McAfee, while we wait for football, footwork and every outfield despite losing an awful lot never seen a high school Saden and Matt Coyle cross country, volleyball, took perfect routes to the of players to graduation. team field before. Not only but this is anything but swimming and soccer. ball. Some of that is coachMott, Reyenne Strong, would they make every a one-year wonder team. ing for sure, but this is also a McKenzie Cass, Alanna Stefan Gestwicki is the sports routine play, but usually With Ley and Voss on the very gifted team. I watched Blanchard, Shawna Rayeditor of the Chautauqua Star. more than once per game hill next year and I’m sure most of the same girls on the mond, Bethany Steele, Comments on this story of any somebody would treat spec- more help on the way, it basketball court when they Annie Berg and Bobbi Jo other can be directed to stefan. tators (and their pitcher) to would surprise absolutely won the Section 6 champiWhippo all played their gestwicki@star-mediagroup.com. an outstanding play. First no one if Fredonia was onship and the same athleti- final high school game.

Sports Isn’t Reality TV breath of fresh air in the morning that let us know Star Sports Editor the world hadn’t gone into the proverbial gutter. We Originally published January could flip on ESPN and 25, 2013 see magnificent highlights There’s a terrible, IQ-low- of LeBron James throwing ering, gag-me-with-a-spoon down thunderous dunks. trend in television “shows” We could watch Derek Jeter go deep in the gap, snag over the past few years. the ball with a backhand, It’s called reality TV. jump and throw a runner The first such program that out by an eyelash. We could I can recall is Fox’s ‘Ameri- watch Adrian Peterson zig can Idol’. You know the one. and zag his way downfield For the first few weeks the for another eye-popping judges insult, belittle and touchdown run. humiliate contestants who But I’m afraid that time is think they can sing — all of at an end. At least that’s this is assuming the show is what it feels like with this actually ‘reality’ and these Manti Te’o story. folks aren’t just planted For those of you who for entertainment. All of somehow haven’t heard: America laughs along at Notre Dame linebacker these unfortunate people. Manti Te’o was supposedly Then there were classics the victim of a cruel hoax. like ‘Survivor’ and ‘The Back in September, the Amazing Race’ and their story came out that Te’o infinite knockoffs. Now you had a girlfriend in Hawaii can hardly turn on the boob that died of leukemia. His tube without seeing some courageous story and play garbage about a rich teenage on the field inspired the girl who doesn’t get her way nation. How could you not or an old man whose house root for a guy like that? is filled with half-empty The problem, as first recartons of orange juice. ported by Deadspin.com, There used to be an esis that this person — given cape. There used to be a the name Lennay Kekau way to get away from the — never existed. The horrors of ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ whole thing was fabricated. and ‘Bridezillas’. The situation gets sticky That outlet, of course, was from there. There are sports. reports of former teamSports was that glorious mates actually meeting By Stefan Gestwicki

weeks in February after the Super Bowl but before March Madness, it would be understandable why this story was getting all the love, but it’s not. The AFC and NFC Championship games were this weekend — and were incredibly entertaining — and coaches are moving all around the NFL. The NHL is back is a big way. The college basketball scene is as unpredictable as always with No. 1 ranked teams falling like flies. But the thing that grinds my gears is that the national media seems to prefer the Te’o story over the incredible Lance Armstrong story. Ugh. Remember how annoying the Manti Te’o story turned out to be? (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) Armstrong is unquestionthis woman. There are man videotapes his brother ably the greatest cyclist who ever lived. He won a record reports that Te’o is simply as he builds a romantic the victim of a hoax. There relationship with a woman seven Tour De France are contrasting reports on Facebook. Then it turns titles. He overcame cancer and used his story to start that Te’o was in on the out the woman isn’t real. a foundation that raises whole thing. Some are even Admittedly, I have never claiming that Notre Dame seen the film, but that’s the millions of dollars to help others overcome cancer as was part of the cover-up. It description I’ve read. will be somewhat interestFor days ESPN treated this well. He single-handedly ing to see what becomes of story like it was the biggest put the sport of cycling on the map, in the United this story. thing to ever happen in Interesting, maybe, but it sports. Absolutely everyone States anyway. Armstrong shouldn’t be garnering the was talking about it. It was became arguably the single most influential athlete in tidal wave of attention that akin to when the Tiger it’s getting. Woods affair rumors start- the world. His little yellow ed. What started as a spark “Livestrong” bracelets even The whole thing just feels helped start a fashion craze. like a bad reality TV show. spread like wild fire. People In fact, the story closely fol- “in the know” started com- And then last week, after years of adamantly denying lows a film — supposedly a ing out of the woodwork documentary, but its cred- to share their stories about his use of performanceenhancing drugs during his Te’o and Kekau. ibility is questionable — entitled ‘Catfish’ in which a If this was one of those slow championship run, Arm-

strong finally admitted to using PEDs. His Olympic medal was stripped, his Tour De France titles have been erased, his teammates turned on him and the millions of dollars in endorsements are all gone. It may have been the single biggest day in the history of the sport. But wait, a college football player, who was quite literally a nobody until this season, may or may not have had a girlfriend who died. Stop the presses! America is going to eat this up. Am I missing something? When I first heard the news I had a brief chuckle and moved on. I was giving more thought to the Australian Open, yes (gasp), tennis, than I was to this story. Yet just as America can’t get enough of ‘Pawn Wars’ or ‘Toddlers & Tiaras’ everyone is talking about the fictional girlfriend of a college student. Quite frankly, it makes me embarrassed to be even a small part of sports media. Where has the journalistic integrity gone to? Stefan Gestwicki is the sports editor of the Chautauqua Star. Comments on this story of any other can be directed to stefan. gestwicki@star-mediagroup.com.

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local sports schedule Sat, Dec. 28 at Frewsburg Tournament, TBA

Boys Basketball

Thu, Jan. 2 vs. Chautauqua Lake, 7:30 p.m.

Girls Basketball

Fri, Jan. 3 at Chautauqua Lake, 7:30 p.m.

Boys Basketball

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

Boys Swimming

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

Girls Basketball

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 Fri, Jan. 3 vs. Sherman, 7:30 p.m. Sat, Dec. 28 at Dunkirk Duals, TBA Sat, Jan. 4 at Ripley Wrestling Tournament, 9:00 a.m. Sat, Jan. 4 at Ripley Tournament, 9:00 a.m.

Girls Basketball

Boys Basketball Boys Basketball

Thu, Jan. 2 at Brocton, 7:30 p.m. Sat, Jan. 4 at Pine Valley Tournament, TBA

Girls Basketball

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

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

Girls Basketball

Fri, Dec. 27 vs. Immaculata, 5:30 p.m. Fri, Jan. 3 at Falconer, 7:30 p.m.

Boys Basketball

Fri, Dec. 27 at Clarence Tournament, 5:30 p.m. Sat, Dec. 28 at Clarence Tournament, TBA

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

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.

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

Girls Basketball

Fri, Jan. 3 at CattaraugusFri, Jan. 3 vs. Panama, 7:30 p.m. Little Valley, 7:30 p.m.

Boys Basketball

Fri, Dec. 27 at Elmira Tournament, TBA Sun, Dec. 29 at Elmira Tournament, TBA Fri, Jan. 3 at Frontier, 7:30 p.m.

Girls Basketball

Fri, Dec. 27 at Olean IAABO Tournament, TBA Fri, Jan. 3 at Cardinal O’Hara, 6:00 p.m.

Wrestling

Fri, Dec. 27 at Dunkirk Duals, 9:00 a.m. Sat, Dec. 28 at Dunkirk Duals, 10:00 a.m. Fri, Jan. 3 at Niagara CCC, TBA Sat, Jan. 4 at Niagara CCC, TBA

Boys Swimming and Diving Fri, Dec. 27 at Hamburg, 10:00 a.m. Fri, Jan. 3 at Williamsville East, 6:00 p.m.

Wrestling

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

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.

Fri, Dec. 27 at Fredonia State, 9:00 a.m. Sat, Jan. 4 at Fredonia State, 2:00 p.m.

Girls Basketball

Fri, Dec. 27 at Frewsburg Tournament, TBA 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

Fri, Jan. 3 at Westfield, 6:00 p.m.

Boys Basketball

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

Boys Basketball

Fri, Dec. 27 at Frewsburg Tournament, TBA Girls Basketball Sat, Dec. 28 at Frewsburg Fri, Dec. 27 at JCC Holiday Tournament, TBA Shootout, TBA Thu, Jan. 2 vs. Clymer, 7:30 p.m. Sat, Dec. 28 at JCC Holiday Boys Swimming and Diving Shootout, TBA Thu, Jan. 2 at Olean, 5:30 p.m. Wrestling

Girls Basketball

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 vs. Frewsburg, 7:30 p.m. Bowling Fri, Jan. 3 vs. Dunkirk, 12:30 p.m. Mon, Dec. 30 at Festival of Boys Basketball Lights Tournament, TBA Sat, Jan. 4 at Pine Valley Boys Swimming and Diving Tournament, 2:30 p.m. Sat, Jan. 4 at Cleveland Hill Wrestling Invitational, TBA Sat, Dec. 28 at Pine Valley Tournament, 9:30 p.m.

Boys Basketball

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

Shootout, 7:30 p.m. Sat, Dec. 28 at JCC Holiday Shootout, TBA Fri, Jan. 3 at Cassadaga Valley, 7:30 p.m.

Fri, Dec 27 at Dunkirk Duals, 9:00 a.m. Sat, Dec. 28 at Dunkirk Duals, 9:00 a.m. Boys Basketball Fri, Jan. 3 at Niagara CCC, TBA Thu, Jan. 2 vs. Cassadaga Sat, Jan. 4 at Niagara CCC, TBA Valley, 7:30 p.m.

Indoor Track and Field

Girls Basketball

Fri, Jan. 3 vs. Brocton, 7:30 p.m. Wrestling Sat, Jan. 4 vs. Westfield, Fri, Dec. 27 at Dunkirk Duals, TBA 12:30 p.m. Sat, Dec. 28 at Dunkirk Duals, TBA Wrestling Fri, Jan. 3 at NFWOA Sat, Jan. 4 at Ripley Tournament, 1:00 p.m. Tournament, 9:00 a.m. Sat, Jan. 4 NFWOA Tournament, 9:00 a.m.

Boys Basketball

Girls Basketball

Tournament, TBA

Girls Basketball Girls Basketball

Fri, Dec. 27 at JCC Holiday

Fri, Jan. 3 vs. Silver Creek, 7:30 p.m. Sat, Jan. 4 at Chautauqua Lake, 12:30 p.m.

MOVIES PART 1 & 2 COMMENTARY CONTINUED FROM PG 1 • Tin Cup — Alright, this one is a little bit drama and a little bit comedy, but close enough. It’s still a good flick about an golfer trying to qualify for the U.S. Open. What’s not to like? • Slap Shot — These guys wore thick blackrimmed glasses before it was cool. I wonder if LeBron James knows he’s stealing a style made popular by some ‘goons’ in 1977. Either way, this fl ick is hockey violence at its finest. • Teen Wolf — Admittedly, this movie isn’t actually good in the traditional sense, but who doesn’t love a story about a werewolf who dominates the high school basketball scene? I know I do. The best part is that no one even seems that concerned that a kid just turned into a wolf. Anything to win a game. • Shaolin Soccer — This is more an underground favorite of mine, but unless you’re my wife, I think you’ll love it to. A group of brothers uses kung fu to play soccer. And yes, there is an awful lot of hilarious violence as well. • Talledaga Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby — Will Ferrell has made sports movies about the old ABA (Semi Pro), youth soccer (Kicking and Screaming) and men’s figure skating (Blades of Glory), but I’ll go with this one about auto racing because “Shake and Bake” is such an awesome catchphrase. Hopefully that’s enough to keep you occupied for the time being. Be sure to check the April 12 edition of the Chautauqua Star for the remaining 25 movies, including such genres as ‘Based on a true story’ and ‘Best of the rest’. Originally published April 12, 2013 As you might recall, last week I began a list of 42 sports movies that I recom-

mend. Again, these are not necessarily the best sports movies, just ones that I personally enjoy. The number of movies comes from the new fi lm ‘42’, which is about the life and times of baseball legend Jackie Robinson. It was released last weekend, but sadly I have not been able to see it yet. Without further ado, here are the remaining 25 movies:

Based on a true story

• Chasing 3000 — Following the Pirates around to see Roberto Clemente’s 300th hit? Sounds like a great summer to me. It even has Macaulay Culkin’s brother in it. 19) Hoosiers — This is probably my pick for greatest sports movie ever made. It has an argument for best movie ever made, period. Gene Hackman is legendary as Coach Norman Dale. 20) The Rookie — It’s the touching tale of a high school baseball coach who agrees to try out for the Major Leagues — and makes it. Jim Morris pitched for the Tampa Bay Devils Rays in parts of 1999 and 2000. 21) Chariots of Fire — This is the story of two British track and field athletes competing in the 1924 Olympics. One is Jewish and the other a devout Christian, which adds a wonderful spiritual element to the sports story. 22) Coach Carter — Samuel L. Jackson is high school basketball coach Ken Carter, who locks out his entire team after they break an academic contract and must deal with the town’s angry, hate-filled reaction. • Cinderella Man — Based on the life of boxer James Braddock during the Great Depression, this fi lm was deservedly nominated for three Oscars. Russell

Crowe is absolutely perfect as Braddock. • Miracle — Perhaps the only movie that could dethrone ‘Hoosiers’ atop the pantheon of sports fl icks. The famous story of the no-name U.S. Olympic hockey team’s victory over the hugely favored Russian squad is wonderfully done. Whether you like hockey or not is meaningless. You must see this movie. • We Are Marshall — This movie depicts the tragic 1970 plane crash that took the lives of a number of coaches, players and fans of the Marshall University football program. Admittedly I’ve never seen it, but I certainly will. • 61 — Even as a noted ‘non-Yankees’ fan, I have to admit that this movie was great. Sixty-one used to be the most hallowed record in all of sports and this retells the story of Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle’s chase of Babe Ruth’s home run record. • Pride of the Yankees —Another historical Yankees pic, this one follows the life of Lou Gehrig, a Hall-of-Fame talent who was stricken with ALS, a deadly nerve disease. • Friday Night Lights — Racial tension threatens to derail high school football team. I know, you’ve heard this one before, but that doesn’t mean it’s not entertaining. Not as good as ‘Remember the Titans’, but certainly one of the top sports movies. • The Greatest Game Ever Played — This is not just a great movie based on a true story, but the actual event happened in 1913, so you get to see some fantastic old-timey golf outfits. • The Blind Side — I very nearly forgot this one, despite having watched it recently. Don’t be fooled however, it’s not a forgetta-

Hanks highlight an all-star cast in this movie about a women’s baseball league formed during World War II. A sisterly rivalry adds some drama. • Remember the Titans — As legendary as Denzel Washington’s career has been, he will always be Coach Herman Boone to me. It’s the story of a town torn apart by racial tensions and its high school football team’s first integrated season. This isn’t just a must-see movie, it’s a must own. • Field of Dreams — It’s possible that my love of baseball came from this movie. If you’re not crying when the doctor comes off the field and can’t go back, well then, you’re not human. Ray Liotta is perfect as “Shoeless” Joe Jackson. It’s a movie that will make every son want to “have a catch” with their fathers. • Breaking Away — Wait, is that the bumbling burglar from ‘Home Alone’? You bet it is. Daniel Stern was also in another decent sports movie called ‘Celtic Pride’ with Dan Aykroyd. This one is about cycling though, and with my new-found love of the sport, ‘Breaking Away’ was super entertaining. Best of the rest The ending was a little far • Rocky & Rocky II — fetched with out-of-shape I realize I’m cheating by guys able to keep up with putting two movies under real cyclists, but what are one listing, but ‘Rocky II’ you gonna do? ‘Flying is one of the few sequels I Scotsman’ is also a very can think of that matches good cycling movie for the original, though I know those who are interested. some people would disagree. • The Natural — RobSylvester Stallone wasn’t originally considered for the ert Redford stars as an unassuming baseball player role because the producers who suddenly becomes were looking at guys like great. You know, like every Burt Reynolds and Robert player in the mid-90’s that Redford, but now Stallone and the character of Rocky discovered steroids. I’m looking at you, Fernando are almost synonymous. Tatis. This movie was • A League of Their made in 1984 however, Own — “There’s no crying and therefore we can be in baseball.” Madonna, relatively certain that RedRosie O’Donnell and Tom ford’s character was not ble movie. The film doesn’t exactly stay true to the facts from the real Michael Oher’s life, but Sandra Bullock is fantastic and Oher did just win a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens. • Rudy — Sean Astin has had a remarkable career. Not only did he play Rudy, a kid who realizes his dream of playing football at Notre Dame, but he was also Samwise Gamgee , the kid in ‘Encino Man’, the lispy brother in ’50 First Dates’ and Mikey in ‘The Goonies’. Is it possible he’s the greatest actor in the history of the world? • Brian’s Song — Based on a book written by the great Gale Sayers, this fl ick has a reputation for making grown men weep like school girls. The original was made in 1971 and a remake was put out in 2001. From what I’ve heard, however, the original is the only one worth seeing. • Seabiscuit — Yes, horse racing is considered a sport and this movie is widely regarded as one of the best sports movies ever. Unfortunately I’ve never seen it, but I had to include it for its legacy. Seabiscuit was name “Horse of the Year” in 1938.

on any PEDs. As classic as this one is, I have a feeling it’s only a matter of time before Hollywood decides a remake is necessary. • The Legend of Bagger Vance — Another one that I’ve never seen, but it’s at the top of my list. Will Smith and Matt Damon star in a golf fl ick about a mystical caddy who helps a former pro recover his game. Is it golf season yet? • Million Dollar Baby — I was unaware you were allowed to combine Clint Eastwood and Morgan Freeman, but I guess if it’s in a movie about a female boxer then it’s allowed. Plus the fi lm won four Academy Awards, so who can argue with that? • Happy Gilmore — Yes, I realize this should have been in my comedy section last week, but when I realized that I forgot it, I had to take out ‘Glory Road’, which is a great movie, but we’re talking ‘Happy Gilmore’ here. We’re talking “You will not make this putt.” We’re talking “Your ball struck my foot.” We’re talking Bob Barker beating Adam Sandler to a pulp and Shooter McGavin. Go to your happy place and watch this movie for the 100th time. I know I will. So there it is: my list of 42 sports movies. Before anyone gets too upset over movies I omitted, let me remind you that this was only 42 movies. I realize that I left off such classics as ‘The Longest Yard’, ‘Radio’ and ‘Bull Durham’. That said, I’d still love to hear your suggestions for titles I may have overlooked because I’m always looking to watch a good sports movie. Stefan Gestwicki is the sports editor of the Chautauqua Star. Comments on this article and any other can be sent to stefan. gestwicki@star-mediagroup.com.

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NFl standings

STARTING NFL QUARTERBACKS COMMENTARY CONTINUED FROM PG 1

(through December 24, 2013)

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New England Miami NY Jets Buffalo

11 8 7 6

4 7 8 9

0 0 0 0

.733 .533 .467 .400

410 310 270 319

318 315 380 354

+92 -5 -110 -35

Cincinnati Baltimore Pittsburgh Cleveland

10 8 7 4

5 7 8 11

0 0 0 0

.667 .533 .467 .267

396 303 359 301

288 318 363 386

+108 -15 -4 -85

Indianapolis Tennessee Jacksonville Houston

10 6 4 2

5 9 11 13

0 0 0 0

.667 .400 .267 .133

361 346 237 266

326 371 419 412

+35 -25 -182 -146

Denver Kansas City San Diego Oakland

12 11 8 4

3 4 7 11

0 0 0 0

.800 .733 .533 .267

572 406 369 308

385 278 324 419

+187 +128 +45 -111

AFC North

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p.m. Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning has proved to be as good as advertised in 2013. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Hall Of Famers:

middle, too.

2) Peyton Manning, Denver Broncos – Yes last year he looked human thanks to age and injuries, but he still put up numbers in line with y his career averages. It’s not entirely fair that quarterbacks get judged on their ls, number of rings because wins are team stats. But als, with one more Super Bowl title, Manning enters the ‘Best Of All Time’ conversation. 3) Tom Brady, New England Patriots – I think we’ve all taken Brady’s ing greatness for granted l basically his whole career. When he first started winning we all looked for some reason to NOT believe. Then when it proved he was the real deal we gave the credit to Bill Belichick. p.m.He’s going to be tested this year, but he’s proven time and time again that he can’t be counted out. 4) Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints – It seems a little strange putting Drew Brees in the Hall of Famers category, but I think that’s exactly what he is. What he did for the city of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina was nearly enough to warrant consideration. Now that he’s put up videogame numbers for the past seven seasons with the Saints he’s a no-doubter.

Good Enough To Win Right Now:

7) Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons 8) Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers 9) Joe Flacco, Baltimore Ravens – Flacco’s performance in the playoffs this past season garnered a lot of attention, but the fact of the matter is that the guy can play. He has a huge arm and great pocket presence. Big Ben has two rings that back his status. Ryan fi nally won a playoff game and has no excuses if he doesn’t go deep in the playoffs this year. He’s entering his prime and he has weapons galore.

I wasn’t terribly high on E.J. Manuel at the beginning of the season and he didn’t exactly prove himself. (AP Photo)

cision making abilities and natural leadership. Griffin can be one of the game’s best, but he needs to stay healthy. Kaepernick needs to concentrate more on football and less on posing nude in magazines and trying to patent kissing his bicep. Winning a playoff game against a sieve of a defense doesn’t put you in the Hall of Fame yet there Kaep.

Can Be A Serviceable Starter:

16) Andy Dalton, Cincinnati Bengals 17) Sam Bradford, St. Louis Rams 18) Jay Cutler, Chicago Bears – Dalton has gotten to throw to A.J. Green his entire career, so it’s hard say exactly how good he Talented, But Mistake- to actually is. Bradford hasn’t Prone: lived up to the hype that 10) Matthew Stafford, comes with a No. 1 overall Detroit Lions pick, but this might be the 11) Eli Manning, New York year he breaks through. Giants Cutler is hanging on by a thread in Chicago. He 12) Tony Romo, Dallas gets yet another offensive Cowboys – Yes, Manning system to use and call me has two rings. I know. It’s skeptical, but I don’t see it a fact I have to deal with working out. every day that Eli has more rings than Peyton. Better Fantasy Options Eli-backers like to forget Than Real-Life QBs: the team’s ridiculous pash 19) Carson Palmer, Arirush in those Super Bowl zona Cardinals years. Romo gets a bad rap because he’s on Ameri- 20) Michael Vick, Philadelphia Eagles – The category can’s Team, but he’s had speaks for itself. These guys some terrible teams that don’t win, but are able to he’s guided to respectable put up some nice garbageDestined For Greatness: records. Stafford has an 5) Andrew Luck, Indiaenormous arm and puts the time numbers if that’s what you’re into. napolis Colts ball in the air more than Below-Average NFL QBs: 6) Cam Newton, Carolina any other quarterback in 21) Ryan Tannehill, Miami Panthers – These two guys history. That leads to an Dolphins are the future of the NFL. awful lot of yards, but too Sure, you could argue that many mistakes to be con22) Alex Smith, Kansas they only have three com- sidered elite. City Chiefs bined seasons, but I could You’ve Gotta Show Me 23) Matt Schaub, Houston argue that they used those More: Texans three seasons to accomplish 13) Russell Wilson, Seattle 24) Brandon Weeden, what no one has ever done Seahawks Cleveland Browns before. Luck’s Colts are 14) Robert Griffi n III, a much better team and 25) Jake Locker, Tennespeople seem to like his de- Washington Redskins see Titans – Here we have meanor better, but Newton 15) Colin Kaepernick, San a nice mix of old and new. is an absolute stud behind Francisco 49ers – Surprised Tannehill and Locker center. And no, he doesn’t to see RG3 and Kaepernick definitely have potential and just run around the field this low? I’m not. Then their GMs got them some like a young Michael Vick, again it’s my list. For some weapons in the offseason so he has a cannon for an arm reason people like to focus they could make a leap this and is pretty good with the on Wilson’s shortcomings year. Smith and Schaub are accurate throws over the and not his rocket arm, de- interchangeable to me. They

won’t kill you, but if you desperately need to make a play, are they really the guy you want? Weeden is an odd case, but showed signs late last year that he has what it takes to play in the NFL for at least a few years.

The Great Unknown:

26) E.J. Manuel/Kevin Kolb, Buffalo Bills – Both guys have been hurt with Manuel now out the rest of the preseason. Kolb gets a bad rap, but he really hasn’t played that much in the NFL so he might have what it takes if he’s healthy and has a decent offensive line. Expect Manuel to play at some point this season with great hype and mediocre results.

Please Never Play For My Favorite Team:

27) Matt Flynn, Oakland Raiders 28) Josh Freeman, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 29) Christian Ponder, Minnesota Vikings 30) Phillip Rivers, San Diego Chargers 31) Mark Sanchez/Geno Smith, New York Jets 32) Blaine Gabbert, Jacksonville Jaguars – To fans of these teams, I’m so very sorry. Not that I ranked them so low, but that you have to watch them “throw” the football this year. Flynn might be okay, but probably not. Freeman has been trash (at best) for two straight years. Ponder is horrible at everything except handing off to Adrian Peterson. Rivers is not only bad, but all of his receivers are now hurt. Butt Fumble. I’m convinced Gabbert is only the starter so that the Jaguars can get the No. 1 pick and get his replacement. What a disaster he’s been. If you have any other sports-themed things you’d like me to rank. Please let me know. Stefan Gestwicki is the sports editor of the Chautauqua Star. Comments on this article or any other can be directed to stefan. gestwicki@star-mediagroup.com.

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AFC South

AFC West

National Football Conference NFC East

Philadelphia Dallas NY Giants Washington

9 8 6 3

6 7 9 12

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418 417 274 328

360 408 377 458

+58 +9 -103 -130

Chicago Green Bay Detroit Minnesota

8 7 7 4

7 7 8 10

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417 384 382 377

445 400 362 467

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Carolina New Orleans Atlanta Tampa Bay

11 10 4 4

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345 372 333 271

221 287 422 347

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Seattle San Francisco Arizona St. Louis

12 11 10 7

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NFC South

NFC West

NHl standings Team

(through DECember 24, 2013) GP W L OTL PTS GF GA

Eastern Conference Atlantic Division Boston Tampa Bay Montreal Detroit Toronto Ottawa Florida Buffalo

37 37 38 39 39 39 38 37

25 23 22 17 18 15 14 10

10 11 13 13 16 17 19 24

2 3 3 9 5 7 5 3

52 49 47 43 41 37 33 23

106 106 96 99 106 111 88 66

77 87 84 108 113 126 123 105

Pittsburgh Washington Philadelphia NY Rangers New Jersey Columbus Carolina NY Islanders

39 37 37 38 38 37 37 38

27 19 17 18 15 16 14 11

11 14 16 18 16 17 15 20

1 4 4 2 7 4 8 7

55 42 38 38 37 36 36 29

121 117 93 88 92 101 86 96

88 112 104 102 99 106 105 129

Metropolitan Division

Western Conference Central Division Chicago St. Louis Colorado Minnesota Dallas Winnipeg Nashville

39 36 36 39 36 39 37

26 24 23 20 18 16 16

7 7 10 14 12 18 17

6 5 3 5 6 5 4

58 53 49 45 42 37 36

145 138 106 88 106 103 85

107 85 88 96 107 116 109

Anaheim Los Angeles San Jose Vancouver Phoenix Calgary Edmonton

39 38 37 39 36 37 39

27 25 23 22 19 14 12

7 9 8 11 10 17 24

5 4 6 6 7 6 3

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81 Forest Avenue, Jamestown, New York 14701

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WINDOWS PHOTO/VIDEOCAMERA Great for EBAY, Take

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

SALE-

COFFEE

ELECTRIC

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

BOOKS & NOVELS $5 for large

box full. 716-488-9094

CLOTHING

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ENTERTAINMENT

SALES_HELP_WANTED

AMBIT MEETING SCHEDULE

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

COMEDIANS FOR HIRE

LPN HOMECARE

Need income? Explore the Ambit Energy Opportunity at 716640-3957.

PART - FULL TIME

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

one year old, new in box, $175. 716-499-6831 NEW 32” VIZIO LCD HDTV

CASE

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

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.

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 4160.

selection.

716-484-

QUALITY FURNITURE PARTS

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

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.

WHEEL LOADER TIRES Good selection, including 14.00 24 and 14.9 - 24. Call 716-5952046.

MISC_FOR_SALE

For Businesses or Home. 716484-4160.

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

SET OF 4 BAR STOOLS Set of 4 Bar Stools 29 1/2” tall,bamboo tops,unﬁnished wood, $150/make oﬀer. 716499-6831

NUTTING

3-24” SWIVEL BAR STOOLS

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

HOUSEHOLD_GOODS_ FOR_SALE VENT FREE GAS STOVES 4 Stoves to choose from. Fireplace style. Low prices. Call 716-484-4160. NEW DOORS AND WINDOWS

Various sizes. Low prices. Call 716-484-4160. Visit YouTube “Quality Windows and Doors for sale”. NEW ALUMINUM STOVE PIPING Mostly 6 Inch Diameter.

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

USED LUMBER

FACTORY

CARTS

Heavy Duty 6’ and 8’ carts. 3 feet wide. 20 available. Low price. 716-484-4160. 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

Priced to sell. 716-488-9094 TREADMILL:

2-WAY RADIOS POCKET SIZE

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

PIANO

SPORTING_GOODS 22-250 VARMINT RIFLE Call for

information. 716-672-5617

RE-CURVE BOW Re-curve Bow $75.00 with arrows. Leave message if no answer. 716-672-5617 22-250 VARMINT RIFLE Call for

information. 716-672-5617

NEW ARMY SURVIVAL KNIFE

Snow tires 215/60R16 used one season. 4 tires $325.00 Call Dunkirk 847-915-0888

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

TV. 27” $29 (716)488-9094

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

EXERCISE CYCLE: Roto-cycle motorized execise bike $36 (716)488-9094

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

50-100 of them. 50 cents each. 716934-9593

USED DECK SPINDLES

BANKER/COURIER/PILOT CASE Large Solid Top Grade

Gas engine. C 112. $3,200. Call 716595-2046.

REGAL UPRIGHT ROTISSERIE

KIRBY UPRIGHT VACUUM G6D

Powerful & Clean, Attachments include Upholstery, Carpet & more, $275. 716365-5027 CREDIT

CARD

PROCESSOR

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

OFF 50

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

TIRES FOR SALE

Leather with Side Pouch, Compartments, Quality made, Not used. $145.

FOR SALE 1987 Kubota B8200 4x4 tractor 3pt hitch 927 hrs A1 cond. R1 tires very nice tractor 1 hyd. remote 716-326-4379

ELECTRIC PIANO VISCOUNT PROFESSIONAL. Classico VS60. Weighted keys. Excellent condition $450.00 934-0628

Call for more information. 716-672-5617

TWO ELVIS CLOCKS

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

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

MUSIC

BRAND NEW MILITARY-SURVIVAL/CAMPING KNIFE-FULL STAINLESS 10 1/2” STEEL BLADE-NYLON SHEATH $20.00 716-997-0821

Brand New! 2 for $22. 716488-9094

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

TROJAN LOADER LC 100

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

THE WOODS

VINTAGE STEREO CONSOLE

TABLES, DESKS, CHAIRS

NEW

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

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

High-Quality. Glass not included. Call 716-484-4160.

LARGE

TANKS

FIREWOOD $50 a face cord or

Used Lumber 1x6-10 ft. #2 pine. Good. 200+ pcs, buy one or more. $4.30 ea. Can deliver. 499-8296.

Various lengths. Call 716-4844160 for more info.

INDUSTRIAL

Section C

LAWN_AND_GARDEN

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

FORD MODEL 5550 LOADER / Backhoe. Starts and Runs

ROLAND KC-100 KEYBOARDAMP 4-Channel,WITH Lower

COMPUTERS

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

MURPHY DIESEL ENGINE

CLETRAC BULLDOZER BGS H FOR SALE 1987 Kubota b8200

Storage Cabinet, mounted on a Portable Cart, Microphone & Accessories, $275 716-365-5027

FARM_EQUIPMENT

3 cylinder diesel. Starts and runs good. $7,500. Call 716595-2046.

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

AUDIO_VIDEO EQUIPMENT

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

FURNITURE

10 SOLID CHERRY HUTCHES

BOOKS

WOMEN’S SPORTS JACKETS

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

BUSINESS_NOTICES

LAPTOP

Red, 13 Adjustments+Height, MedLarge, Hem Guide, Foam Padded, Pin Cushion, DF251, New $124 716-365-5027

SINGER DRESS FORM

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

FRUITCAKES

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

LEATHER

Silver-Plated, Copper, and Brass. 716-484-4160.

WOMEN’S COATS

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brakes

$25 off per axle

3 OAK FRAMED DEER PRINTS

Artist Ron Van Gilde, (World Record Whitetail Deer) 3 28x38 Framed Numbered/ Certs Prints, $550 all. 716365-5027 MICKEY MANTLE TOPPS CARD

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

TOOLS SHEET BOARD CUT MACHINE

Good condition. 716-484-4160.

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

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Oster Manufacturing Company. Includes box of dies. 00- Serial # EX1195. $250. Call slab 716-595-2046. . 2 RADIAL ARM SAWS Sears

Craftsman 10”. One works, the other needs repair. 716UNT 484-4160. VS- TRENNJAEGER COLD SAW ent Model PMC 12. Comes with 28 Feed Table. Needs a new hy-

draulic line. $13,000. Call 716Re- 595-2046. od. PRESSES AND PUNCHES Buf-

OLE

falo Forge, Chicago, Niagara, GX- and other brands available. on. 716-595-2046. Call SURFACE GRINDER With 9. Magnetic Table. AC magnet. $ 3,500. Call 716-595-2046. for

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

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

5 CAST IRON RADIATORS 45” x for 26” x 7 1/2”, 39” x 22” x 9”, 38” x 16” x 9”, 38” x 21” x 7” (two of these). Call 716-484NIFE UR- 4160 ULL EEL ATH

for durths.

YORKIE PUPPIES

SHIH-TZU PUPPIES FOR SALE

NTS 2 males 1 female $350 ea. orld Bathed, clipped, nails cut, ) 3 dewormed, 1st shots. Call Died/ ane 753-2118 716- ONE SHIH-TZU/BEAGLE LEFT

One male left! For $50 well ARD mannered 10 mo. old trained pps dog. I Call Diane 716-753-2118. ndi- 716-753-2118 0 / SHIH-TZU PUPPIES Ready on 12/14/13. $350 Shots, nails cut, bathed. Call Diane 716753-2118.

60.

per appt 425/mo. No pets. Call 716-792-9871 or 792-7243. PORTLAND 2 BED UPPER 425

Available mid Dec, no pets. 425/mo plus utilities. Call 716792-9871 or 716-792-7243. PORTLAND 2 BED APT $425

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

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

NEED TO RENT

HIGH PRIME FAIRMOUNT AVE.

Tiny yorkies, two females. Please 716- call 716 467 4192 or 716 467 2472. YORKSHIRE TERRIERS

FRONT/OFFICES

downtown fredonia space. avail. immed. Over 450 sq. ft. with parking. $700 mth. 716672-7242 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

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

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

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

BUILDERS_AND REMODELERS

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

AIR_CONDITIONING_ HEATING HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING Air conditioning & heat-

ing systems installed at discounted rates.

HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING Air conditioning & heat

Builders & Remodelers. 716640-0604

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 COOKES TRANSMISSION Need

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

COOKES TRANSMISSION Need

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

COOKES

TRANSMISSION

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

HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING All types of ﬂooring & re-

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GENERAL_SERVICES HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING All types of service & re-

pairs for your home, including snow removal & rooftop Ice & snow removal. 716640-0604

LOWER GAS&ELECTRIC BILL

Lower your Gas and Electric Utility Bills, Earn Free Energy, Switch to Ambit Energy at 716-640-3957. HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING See our Main Ad under

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HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING Over 30 years experi-

HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING Blown in Cellulose &

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FARMS_AND_LAND 106+ ACRE GENTLEMEN FARM

FLOORING

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

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STORE

TRANSMISSION

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

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

systems installed - discounted rates! 716-640-0604

BUSINESS_PLACES

COOKES

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

AKC AUST. CATTLE DOG PUPS

8 wks, shots, wormed & vet red checked. Champion lines on king top side. $300. Call 814-757TX. 4589 leave message

EN-

PORTLAND 2 BEDROOM UPPER Nice Portland 2 bed up-

COMMERCIAL_PROPERTY

CATS

Two tiny females. First shots, wormed, for w/papers. h 716-467-4192 durths. DOGS

HINE

UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS

CERAMIC_TILE HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING Tile ﬂoors, showers,

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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

CONCRETE

INSULATION Fiberglas, Rolled - Get a tax break! Great rates! 716-6400604

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

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MASONRY HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING Repairs & installs. 716-

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Builders & Remodelers. 716640-0604

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

ELECTRICAL_SERVICES

PLUMBING

HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING New service, Rewires,

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

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

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POLE_BUILDINGS

HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING Drainage, Driveways,

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

FENCING HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING All types of fencing and

repairs - Reasonable rates! 716-640-0604

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systems, Repairs. Any type of drainage systems. 716640-0604 HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING See our Main Ad under

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SIDING_AND_AWNINGS HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING Vinyl & Metal Siding,

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

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WINDOWS HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING

PAINTING

HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING Design & Build to suit

your needs! 716-640-0604

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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. 716337-0077

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

placement, Energy Star Rated - Also Doors , Garage Doors & Repairs. 716-6400604

SNOWTIRES FOR SALE (4) Hankook IPike 215/70R15 98S, less than 700 miles. $200 672-6632

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

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HOLMES TOWING WINCHES

AUTOS 3.0 V-6, 52,000 original miles. Interior Cloth and Keyless Entry. $6,995. Call 716337-0077. 2003 FORD TAURUS SES

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

2001 HONDA ACCORD LX

2011 UNLIMITED WRANGLER

4X4, 6Spd, Cosmo Blue, Soft Top, P/W, P/L, 30K, $25,000, 716-413-6237. 05 RAM 1500 Laramie, Quad, 4X4, Leather, Roof, Hemi, 93K, $14,995, Call 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

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, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, Oldsmobile, Saab, Subaru, Volkswagen. 716-5952046. HEAVY TRUCK ENGINES Caterpillar, Chevy, Cummins, Detroit, Ford, International, Mack, Volvo. 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

2001 GMC YUKON SLE 4x4, 5.3 V8, Cloth Interior, Runs and drives excellent. $6,995. Call 716-337-0077.

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

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1994 FORD L8000 ROLLOFF

VEHICLE_ACCESSORIES

HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING Shingles, Metal, Rubber,

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

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

24’ TRUCK BOX

HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING New Construction, Re-

V-6 Automatic. 113 k miles. Keyless Entry. Heated Leather Seats. $7,995. Call 716-337-0077.

ROOFING

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

3 COMMERCIAL TRAILERS

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