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SEE OuR NEW yEAR'S SECTiON ON PAgE 10 How to Dress for Success in the new year Contributed Article StatePoint

When it comes to professional success, the way you present yourself in the workplace should complement the quality of your work. Whether you’re looking to advance your career or simply make a great impression, a useful New Year’s resolution is to refine your office look and style -- take everything into account, your wardrobe, your accessories and your workspace.

Wardrobe You may not have the top job yet, but the old adage holds true -- dress for the job you want, not the one you have. If budget is an issue, don’t sweat it. Online coupons can help you score great deals at mass market retailers. Additionally, discount department stores often sell designer labels at a fraction of the cost.

Be sure to press your clothes even if your office is business casual. Invest in an iron and give yourself a few extra minutes in the morning to ensure clothes are wrinkle-free.

Every season, go through your closet and set aside clothes that no longer fit, are worn out, faded or out of style. Donate these clothes and make room for new ones.

Accessories Rocking the basics can make a great impression at meetings, conventions and other professional events. Show

employers, colleagues and clients organization is important to you by carrying a planner and business notebook.

Look for a sleek design, such as those from the AT-A-GLANCE Collection. These products not only keep you organized and track your story, but can act as a highly useful accessory to your professional style.

Whether you’re looking to stay organized by the day, week or month, a planner won’t just help to improve your image; it can also help remind you of upcoming deadlines so you stay organized.

Workspace Take ownership of your workspace.

Your desk, cubicle or office is visible round-the-clock, even when you are off-the-clock, so make sure it makes a great impression.

A few personal items are welcome in most workplaces. Just be sure any personal photos of friends and family that you display are tasteful and appropriate.

Lastly, display a stylish wall calendar on your cubicle or office wall to keep important dates in view. Or if you prefer, a desk pad calendar gives you the same view of your busy month ahead. You want colleagues to know that not only do you have a full plate, you know what’s on it.

By fine-tuning your look, you can help make 2015 the year you reach your professional goals and look great doing it.

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CHAUTAUQUA STAR TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2014

COMMENTARY: 2014: Don't look back

questions truthfully to yourself, then move on. Really, move on. Don’t look back, especially if there were down points. Learn from them, grab on to that lesson, and move ahead.

There’s an account Scott Wise is the editor of the Chautauqua Star. Com- in the Bible of a man named Lot. Most are ments on this story, or any other, can be directed to scott. familiar with Abrawise@star-mediagroup.com. ham, the man that God Part of the Star Media Group family cut the Old Testament Locally owned and operated, this media company believes The year is almost over, promise with, but many in promoting, celebrating and advancing the positive forget about his nephew and by the time some aspects of our community.

Lot. To make a long readers pick up this For more information, call (716) 366-9200 in Dunkirk or (716) story short, Lot lived edition of the Chau338-0030 in Jamestown. Visit our online community web much of his life eattauqua Star, 2015 will portal at www.starnewsdaily.com. already have been well ing out of Abraham’s underway. That doesn’t vineyard. He was exchange the fact that we ceedingly blessed, but can all reflect on 2014. at one point decided to General Manager leave his wealthy uncle Kristin Korn kristin.korn@star-mediagroup.com The thing about and make a name for Editor reflecting, though, is himself.

Scott Wise scott.wise@star-mediagroup.com that we mustn’t spend After a hard go of Sports Editor too much time in the Stefan Gestwicki stefan.gestwicki@star-mediagroup.com it (proving that you mirror. shouldn’t leave where Account Representative Looking back – did Ray Cieslewicz rayc@star-mediagroup.com God hooks you up), you end 2014 where Lot ends up in a city Ad Design you wanted to? Was Sarah Lewandowski sarah.l@star-mediagroup.com that is going to be laid there more you’d have Public Relations Liaison to waste. He escapes changed? Less? What Dan Siracuse dan.siracuse@star-mediagroup.com just in time, but God could’ve been done dif- tells Lot and his family Contributing Writers ferently?

Katy Wise katy.wise@star-mediagroup.com to get out – and never Dan Meyer dan.meyer@star-mediagroup.com Spend about 10 minlook back. utes answering those General Questions & Subscriptions Lot’s wife, though, fails admin@star-mediagroup.com

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to heed the instruction.

She turns back to see this city they called home being destroyed, and turns into a pillar of salt.

Heavy stuff – makes one thankful that Jesus redeems us from the curse of disobedience to God! But, there’s a nugget here that I want to take hold of for this piece. I generally don’t make my commentaries into Bible studies, but it was just Christmas, so cut me some slack.

Lot’s wife looked back.

There was probably a few good memories of their time in that city for her, but the majority of it was bad. Her family fell apart. Their house was assaulted.

Wrong-doing ran rampant in the streets.

There was nothing good to look back on, the only good was her family who was with her at the time.

So why look back?

Sometimes, I think, we like to hold on to the past, for better or

worse. There’s a small comfort we take in our trash – just because it’s ours.

I’m not challenging you to make any New Year’s resolutions that you don’t intend to keep. I’m not telling you to lose the weight, or read more, or drink less coffee or what have you.

But I am presenting to you a challenge that may be even harder – let it go. Forget the bad that happened in 2014.

Learn from it, take the lesson, and go forward.

The car that sits in neutral never gets anywhere, but the car that is thrown into first gear plows ahead.

It’s hard to do this on your own – I’m thankful for my faith to help me do it. Not as a crutch, but as a reliance that there is One who can write for me the brightest 2015, because He’s just that good.

So, keep the future bright. Because it is.

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Statepoint Crossword

CHAUTAUQUA STAR TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2014

THEME: ancient myths

ACROSS

1. Greek letter and ancient symbol of death 6. First prime number 9. ____ of March 13. Curvaceous, as in a woman 14. Common furniture wood 15. “_____ and beyond” 16. September stone 17. E in BCE 18. Downy duck 19. *Remus’ twin 21. *The first woman, Greek mythology 23. *Chinese zodiac animal 24. Engage 25. Adherent of Taoism 28. Additionally 30. Central vein of a leaf 35. *Viracocha worshipper 37. Smidge or scintilla 39. *Roman goddess of the hunt 40. South American monkey 41. Lowest Hindu caste 43. Give the cold shoulder 44. Improve or rectify 46. Theater section 47. At this point 48. *Hegemone and Chloris were ______ deities 50. Clinton’s #2 52. Moray, e.g.

53. “The ____ have it” 55. Foe of illegal aliens 57. “With a rumbly in his tumbly, but not even a _______ of honey...”

61. *Half man, half horse 65. Leisurely walk 66. *Pandora’s box was actually this 68. High wave caused by tidal flow 69. “Home Improvement” star 70. Exclamation of surprise 71. Tapestry 72. Not to be confused with “want” 73. Small dog’s bark 74. Doled out, as in cards

DOWN

1. Kind of ski lift 2. Designer Boss 3. Test 4. Add 5. Female aviation pioneer 6. Little piggies?

Last week’s solutions

Chautauqua County Humane Society Pet of the Week 7. *The Trojan ___ 8. Giraffe’s cousin 9. In the same place, when citing a reference 10. Popular symbol of extinction 11. ____ after 12. Plural of serum 15. *An epic by Virgil 20. a.k.a. tangelos 22. *Greek mythology tells that humans originally had four of this 24. Ballpark staples 25. *Cronus or Oceanus 26. True inner self 27. The kids in “Eight is Enough,” e.g.

29. *Psyche, Greek godess of the ____ 31. DIRECTV competitor 32. Hindu queen

33. Habituate 34. Confusion of voices 36. Hokkaido native 38. *Jason’s vessel 42. Eagle’s home 45. *To be slayed by a knight 49. *On Cyclops’ forehead 51. *Group of nine deities in Egyptian mythology 54. Relish 56. Don’t take one’s eyes off 57. Bridge, e.g.

58. Stag 59. A small island 60. Act 61. Weather may affect its yield 62. City of Taj Mahal 63. Caspian basin river 64. One R in R&R 67. “Bingo!”

ADopt a pet This week we are continuing to feature all of cats and dogs, six months and older for our No Fee Adoption Event. All pets are spayed/neutered, up to date on vaccines and microchipped. We have many colors, sizes and breeds available. If you are thinking of adding a new family member, now is the “purrfect” time to do it. Stop by the Strunk Road Adoption Center and see who is waiting for you! For more information or questions, please call (716) 665-2209 ext. 0.

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Back in the Family

OBiTuARiES

December 14 Roberta J. McDonnell, Dunkirk Contributed Article December 15 DFT Communications Phyllis D. Farrell, Dunkirk Patricia L. Hartzell, Jamestown Brick Skirt Holdings, Inc., December 16 a corporation controlled by Henry I. Graminski, Fremembers of the Maytum family, donia is proud to announce that an December 17 agreement has officially been Jennie Catellana, Fredonia reached with LICT CorporaEleanor Woloszyn, Dunkirk tion to purchase the controlling Emma R Rohman, Westinterest in DFT Communicafield tions. The deal became ofgrow our companies’ businesses acquired DFT from the MayDecember 18 ficial on Tuesday, December in the area.” tums in 1996. DFT provides Louis J. O’Brocta, Tonow23, 2014. The deal brings DFT In the spring of 2014, it was telecommunications services anda Communications back into the announced that the companies in western New York State, local ownership of the Maytum were entering into the first principally through its two local Richard A Parry, Dunkirk James R. Blanchard, family. telephone companies serving phases of negotiations. After Bemus Point the Dunkirk/Fredonia and “We are excited that the agree- a consent agreement with the James Irvin Dearling, Cassadaga areas. DFT also ment with LICT is finalized,” New York State Public Service Jamestown operates an Internet access said Mark R. Maytum, PresiCommission and the Federal December 19 dent and COO of DFT ComCommunications Commission, company and an alarm/security Louella M. Nolan, Jamecompany. munications, speaking on behalf ownership was officially transstown of the Maytum family. “Our ferred with the finalization of DFT Communications has two Howard E. DuChaine, goal for over 117 years has been LICT and Brick Skirt Holdings’ local offices at 38-40 Temple Westfield to provide reliable telecomarrangement.

Street in Fredonia, 332 Fluvan- Eddie E Parham, Ashville munications and technology na Avenue in Jamestown. They Richard Emil Turner, The Maytum family originally services to Western New York. currently serve the Dunkirk/ founded the Dunkirk & FreLakewood Going forward, we will continue donia Telephone Company, Fredonia, Jamestown and BufRichard Rice, Conewango to provide high-quality services which is the core of the DFT falo markets, and the surround- Valley to our communities, and to ing areas. business, in 1898. LICT had Larry E. Bloom, Jamestown Josephine Hadley Spas, Ashville Carlton L. Teed Jr., Clymer Sally Gadewoltz, Dunkirk Joseph Panebianco, Jamestown had acquired DFT from the Maytums in 1996.

Contributed Article December 20 DFT provides telecommunications services in LICT Corporation Ann Vere Beck, Dunkirk western New York State, principally through Jane Corrigan, Canaits two local telephone companies serving the daigua LICT Corporation (“LICT”; OTC Pink ®: Janet L. Koval, JameLICT) announces the closing of the sale of its ContinuED on pAGE 7 stown DFT Communications Corporation (“DFT”) December 21 subsidiary to the Maytum family of Fredonia, Katrina Fisher, Ashville NY. LICT announced the signing of the definiBruce A. Nelson, Jametive agreement for this transaction on May 20, stown 2014, and the New York Public Service CommisJames David Surrena, sion (“NYPSC”) approved the transaction on DeJamestown cember 12, 2014. The purchasing entity is Brick Eugene V. Fellinger, Skirt Holdings, Inc. (“Brick Skirt”), a corporation Dunkirk controlled by members of the Maytum family.

Nicole M. Budd, CattaraThe Maytum family originally founded the gus Indian Reservation Dunkirk & Fredonia Telephone Company, which Dawn First, Jamestown

MAyTuM FAMiLy CLOSES PuRCHASE OF DFT COMMuNiCATiONS

LiCt Corporation Closes Sale of DFt Communications to maytum Family

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December 22 David L. Forthman, Gowanda December 23 Caroline M. Hough, Westfield Jennie Morreale, Jamestown Jeanette Hansen, Jamestown December 24 Theodore Shaffer, Irving Donna Miller, Chautauqua December 25 Phyllis Heukrath, Dunkirk Nedra Vincent, Randolph Patricia Scott, Mayville Charlotte Johnson, Jamestown Gary A Gens, Jamestown December 26 Arlene P. Marzullo, Dunkirk William Deane, Jamestown Calvin leischmann, Randolph December 27 Joan Elsholz, Dayton Steven Kucmierz, Dunkirk William F. Langhans, Sheridan Laura Warner, Jamestown December 28 Lawrence Sandberg, Frewsburg

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CHAUTAUQUA STAR TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2014

Beating the post Christmas blues

By Katy Wise Star Contributing Writer

Well, we did it. Five Christmas celebrations later, all the presents have been opened, the toys strewn about, then cleaned up, then taken out, then cleaned up, etc. etc.

By all counts, this year’s Christmas celebrations were a success. With two little boys, and a little girl on the way, we’ve got an abundance of toys, blue and pink clothes, and smiling faces all around.

My husband and I were talking about something I saw on Facebook on December 26. People were already complaining that stores were still playing Christmas music, and that there were still Christmas sections on display.

While I love the joy that seems to come with Christmas time each year, I also know, especially as a mom, that the period right after Christmas often needs some ammunition to fight the ‘post-Christmas blues.’

For instance, I woke up on Saturday, Dec. 27, and wanted all my Christmas decorations packed up right away. Instead of brining holiday cheer, it just looked like clutter to me.

So what can we do to fight the PCB’s? There’s a few things I think work for our family, that you could enjoy too.

1) Clean up The longer we take to clean up from Christmas, the more I feel like I just want it all to be over. Because we had our fifth present-dinnerfamily time on Friday night, it gave us the motivation to make sure that we were all cleaned up from Christmas day as son as possible.

Don’t get me wrong – there was almost nothing I wanted to do less than clean on the day after Christmas. But if you’ve ever heard the old saying ‘pay now, play later,’ it was a few hours of our time that ended up being

very well spent. We woke up Saturday morning with only a load of dishes to do, which gave us almost that whole day to relax as a family.

2) Keep the holiday cheer alive This one may seem a little contradictory, but it seemed to work well for us. Rather than cut the Christmas spirit cold-turkey, find little things you can do to ‘dial down’ your holiday dosage. Munch on some of those leftover cookies. Watch a Christmas movie.

Saturday night we went to the Festival of Lights at the

Hamburg Fairgrounds. It was a bit expensive, I’ll be honest, at $20 for the car plus extra for rides inside, but the boys had a great time, and Joshua was still raving about it the next day.

3) Find other things to celebrate After the thrill of Christmas, I think, there is a ‘power vacuum’ for cheer. We get so excited, so prepared for so long for the big day, and then afterwards there is such a lack of direction that it brings about the PCBs. But, as a family or individual, you can keep that at bay

by finding other things to celebrate.

Look ahead to the next birthday, and start planning for that. Think of the big, exciting things you have planned for 2015 and take a little step in that direction.

The PCBs can come about by a lack of motivation, so keep yourself motivated, and you’ll keep that cheerful disposition for the rest of the dark winter months!

Happy New Year, and as always, thanks for reading!

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movie times

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DFT - LICT, Continued from page 5

Dipson Lakewood Cinema 8

Dunkirk/Fredonia and Cassadaga areas. DFT also operates an Internet access company and an alarm/security company.

Annie (PG) In its Order approving this transaction, the 11:50 a.m., 2:20 p.m., 4:50 p.m., 7:20 p.m., 9:45 p.m.

Big Hero 6 (PG) NYPSC stated that the Maytum family’s lo10:00 a.m., cal management would be “in tune [with] and Exodus: Gods and Kings (PG-13) responsive to the needs of the local communi3:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m. ties” involved. The NYPSC also noted the many Exodus: Gods and Kings in 3D (PG-13) “consecutive years of service quality commenda11:50 p.m., 9:40 p.m.

Into the Woods (PG) tions” it has issued to both of the DFT telephone 11:45 a.m., 2:20 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 10:00 p.m. companies.

Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (PG) For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, DFT contributed $11.8 million to LICT’s total reve12:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 7:25 p.m., 9:50 p.m.

The Gambler (R) nues of $76 million, or 15.5%, and $2.3 million to LICT’s EBITDA from operations of $30.7 million, 12:20 p.m., 2:45 p.m., 5:10 p.m., 7:35 p.m., 10:00 p.m. or 8.3%. Detailed financial terms are not being released at this time, but as a result of the transacThe Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (PG-13) tion LICT will receive cash and notes as well as an opportunity to participate in Brick Skirt’s equity.

12:15 p.m., 6:40 p.m.

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies in 3D (PG-13) Mario J. Gabelli, Chairman and CEO of LICT, stated that “This transaction benefits both LICT’s 3:25 p.m., 9:45 p.m. shareholders and DFT’s customers. The advantages of local ownership by a group as skilled and Unbroken (PG-13) experienced as the Maytums will assure the maintenance of high-quality and efficient service.”

12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m.

Mark Maytum, speaking for the purchasers, said “We look forward to growing our companies’ businesses throughout western New York. We also look forward to continuing the productive partnership Dipson Chautuqua Mall I & II we have had with LICT for the past 18 years.

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Big Hero 6 (PG) 11:15 a.m., 1:45 p.m.

Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (PG) 11:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7:10 p.m.

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 (PG-13) 4:15 p.m., 7:00 p.m.

Dunkirk MoviePlex

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Annie (PG) 11:15 a.m., 1:50 p.m., 4:25 p.m., 7:00 p.m., 9:35 p.m.

Big Hero 6 (PG) 11:15 a.m., 1:40 p.m., 4:05 p.m.

Exodus: Gods ad Kings (PG-13) 6:30 p.m., 9:35 p.m.

Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (PG) 11:35 a.m., 1:55 p.m., 4:45 p.m., 7:05 p.m., 9:25 p.m.

Penguins of Madagascar (PG) 11:15 p.m., 1:25 p.m.

The Gambler (R) 11:15 a.m., 1:50 p.m., 4:25 p.m., 7:00 p.m., 9:30 p.m.

The Hobbit: the Battle of the Five Armies (PG-13) 1:20 p.m., 6:20 p.m., 7:30 p.m.

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies in 3D (PG-13) 4:25 p.m.

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 (PG-13) 3:40 p.m., 9:25 p.m.

The Interview (R) 12:00 p.m., 2:20 p.m., 4:45 p.m., 7:10 p.m., 9:30 p.m.

Unbroken (PG-13) 11:15 a.m., 2:10 p.m., 5:05 p.m., 8:00 p.m.

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Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (PG) 12:40 p.m., 2:50 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 7:10 p.m., 9:20 p.m.

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (PG-13) 12:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m.

The Hobbit: the Battle of the Five Armies in 3D (PG-13) 3:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m.

Unbroken (PG-13) 12:50 p.m., 3:50 p.m., 6:40 p.m., 9:30 p.m.

Ongoing Food Bank Food Pantry

Tuesdays 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Fridays 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Bread of Life Food Pantry, Jamestown (716) 763-6053

Community Healing Service

Wednesdays 7:30 – 8:30 Healing Temple, East Street, Lily Dale Healing and Messages.

Open to the public, love offering.

African Djembe Drumming

Thursdays (1st, 3rd and 5th) 7:30 – 9:30 pm Assembly Hall, Cleveland Ave, Lily Dale Public invited to participate.

Love donation

Bird Portraits

Roger Tory Peterson Institute 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

(716) 665-2473

‘Tis the Season Holiday Exhibit

November 28th – January 19th 10a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fenton History Center (716) 664- 6256

Winter Lights at Audubon

5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Audubon Nature Center (716) 569-2345

Holiday Week at the Wineries

December 26 thru January 2 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Erie Wine Country (887) 326-6561

Sleigh Rides at Chautauqua

Saturdays and Sundays December 27 thru March 1 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Chautauqua Bookstore, Chautauqua Institution (716) 782-2871

Soupin Sundays

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays in January 21 Brix Winery (716) 792-2749

December 30 Christmas with the Critters 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Audubon Nature Center (716) 569-2345

December 31 Celebrate New Year’s Eve!

4 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Webb’s Captain’s Table Restaurant (716) 753-3960

January 2 Special Building Hours

10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Audubon Nature Center (716) 569-2345

First Friday Lunch Bunch 11 a.m.

Audubon Nature Center (716) 569-2345

The Lost Bird Project

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Audubon Nature Center (716) 569-2345

January 3 Snowshoe Hike

10 a.m.

Evergreen Outfitters, Ashville (716) 763-2266

January 8 Audubon Nature Photography Club 6:15 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Audubon Nature Center (716) 569-2345

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Chautauqua County Religious Services

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Lakeside Bible Chapel

9 Highland Pastor Chris Schimel Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.

Bemus point united methodist

Pastor Barbara Brewer Sunday Service 10 a.m. (held at St. Dominic Roman Catholic Church, 12 Central)

St. timothy Lutheran

12 Central Ave. Pastor Kevin Connolly Sunday Service: 10:00 a.m.

Bemus Point Lakeside Drive; Sunday School: 9 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

tri-church parish

Bemus-Ellery Rd.; Sunday Service: 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m.

Lutheran methodist

Route 430, East Lake Road; Sunday Service: 9:30 .

Brocton Seventh Day Adventist Church

St. mary of Lourdes

Roman Catholic 41 Main; Saturday Service: 4 p.m.

Sunday Service: 8:15, 9:45 a.m.

Tues., Thurs., Service: 9 a.m.

Brocton St. Dominic Roman Catholic Church 12 Central Saturday worship: 4:00 p.m.

Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m.

Brocton Free methodist Church

25 Lake Sunday School: 9:45 Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 6 p.m.

Fellowship Church

148 W. Main St Rev. Sandie Ball Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.

Men’s Club: 1st & 3rd Mondays 6:30 p.m.

Bible Study: Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

Health & Fitness: 2 p.m.

Youth Group: 2nd & 4th Fridays at 7 p.m.

Harvest Chapel West Methodist

Adventist 5549 East Main Road Elder Robert Wahl Saturday Sabbath School: 9:30 a.m.

Saturday Worship: 11:00 a.m.

Brocton Baptist Church

35 W. Main St. Rev. Larry Morrison Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m.

Lake Erie Baptist Church 9500 Lake Ave. Pastor Gary Nutt Sunday Service: 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m.

Cassadaga Cassadaga Healing Hearts ministries

6387 South Stockton-Cassadaga Road; Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

Fellowships of the Spirit

School of Spiritual Healing and Prophecy Spiritualist 282 Dale Drive; Sunday Service: 6 p.m.

Lily Dale Spiritualist Church

Healing Temple, East Street, Lily Dale

Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday Evening Development Circle - 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., $5

Church of the Living Spirit

Assembly Hall, Cleveland Ave, Lily Dale Sunday Service 10:30 AM Friday Mediumship class 7:00 PM $20

open Door

Baptist Route 60, one mile south of Cassadaga Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Service: 1:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m.

Dunkirk new Apostolic

44 Lafayette St., Dunkirk; Sunday School: 9 a.m.

Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

the Way, Biblical Research teaching and fellowship; 625 Canary; Tues., Sat., Service: 8 p.m.

First Baptist Church 876 Central Ave Sundays at 9:30 a.m.

St Elizabeth Ann Seton Church

328 Washington Ave Sundays at 8 a.m., 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. (Spanish) Daily at 7 a.m.

Holy trinity Rc Church

1032 Central Ave Saturdays at 4 p.m.

Sundays at 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m.

Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri. at 8:15 a.m.

Tuesdays at noon

St John's united Church

733 Central Ave

First united methodist Church

17 E 6th St

Jehovah's Witnesses

970 Central Ave Blessed Mary Angela RC Parish 324 Townsend St. Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. (St. Hyacinth's) Sundays at 7:00 a.m. (St. Hyacinth's), 8:45 a.m. (St. Hyacinth's), 11:00 a.m. (St. Hedwig's) Daily at 8:00 a.m.

Prospect Rd.; Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Service: 11 a.m., 6:30 p.m.

Forestville united methodist 3 Park; Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

Sunday School: 11 a.m.

St. Rose of Lima

Roman Catholic 9 Center; Sunday Service: 11:15 a.m.

Forestville Baptist Church

Falconer Fellowship At the Cross in

the EPI Center 360 E. Elmwood Ave.; Sunday Service: 10:15 a.m., 7 p.m.

peace Wesleyan

5 Prospect St. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Service: 11:00 a.m., 7:00 p.m.

St. peter's

Anglican 1-A Park Street Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

126 W. James; Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Service: 10:45 a.m.

United Methodist N. Work; Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Fredonia

Roman Catholic 309 West Everett St., Sat. 4 p.m.

Sunday Service: 9 a.m.

Vigil, E, 5:30

Fredonia First united methodist

our Lady of Loreto

Falconer First Baptist Church

Baptist 37 W. Falconer Sunday School: 10:00 a.m.

Service: 11:00 a.m.

immanuel

Alleghany Wesleyan Sunday School: 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Service: 11:00 a.m., 7:00 p.m.

Forestville Forestville Wesleyan

Family Church Fredonia Nondenominational Rev. Michael Lokietek Sunday Service 10 a.m.

Tuesday Service 6:30 p.m.

25 Church; Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. (Summer service time. Will resume at 10:30 a.m. in September.)

Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

Harvest Chapel FmC

39 Matteson; Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m., 10:50 a.m.

Fredonia Assembly of God Assembly of God 10 White St. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Service: 11:00 a.m.

Religious Society of Friends Quaker

369 West Main St. At Barlow's Mill Spiritual Nurture discussion: 10:30 a.m.

Meeting for Worship: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Life tabernacle united pentecostal Church

Pentecostal 19 Church St. Rev. William Welch Sunday Service: 2:00 p.m.

Christian Science Society

Christian Science One Temple Square, Apartment 227 Sunday Service: 11:00 a.m.

unitarian universalist Congregation of northern Chautauqua Unitarian Universalist 58 W. Main St., Grange Hall Rev. Theresa Kime Worship Service, affinity groups, adult and children’s classes 11:00 a.m. (Sept. June)

Fredonia presbyterian Church

219 Central Avenue Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

St. paul Lutheran Church

334 Temple Street, Fredonia Sunday School and Adult class 9:15 a.m.

Service begins at 10:30 a.m.

Jamestown Christian Fellowship

14 Prather Ave., Sunday Services, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Faith outreach Center Church 105 Chandler St.; Sundays at 11 a.m.

Wednesdays at 6 p.m.

Glorious Church Fellowship

316 E. St. (downstairs), Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

10 Fourth St. Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.

missionary Church of Christ (Iglesia de Cristo Mis-

sionra) 1015 N. Main; Sundays at 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

victory tabernacle

501 W. Third St., Jamestown; Sundays at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.

new Hope Community Church

80 City View Ave., Sundays at 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Kidder memorial united methodist

385 S. Main; Sundays at 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.

First Congregational

United Church of Christ 316 E. Fourth St.; Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

pilgrim memorial

United Church of Christ 70 McKinley; Sundays at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Jamestown Seventh Day Adventist 130 McDaniel; Saturdays at 9:15 a.m. and 11 a.m.

St. James

Roman Catholic 27 Allen; Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Sundays at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Mon.-Fri. at 8:30 a.m.

Holy Apostles parish: St. John Church Roman Catholic 270 Newton, Saturdays at 4 p.m.

Sundays at 9 a.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 a.m.

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CHuRCH SERviCES, CONT. FROM PAgE 18 Sundays at 7:15 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Mon., Wed., and Fri., 12:10 p.m.

120 Chandler; Sundays at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

509 Prendergast; Sundays at 9:30 a.m.

Asamblea de Iglesias Cristianas Pentecostal 1159 N. Main St., Sundays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

825 Forest Ave.; Sundays at 8:15 a.m.

Immanuel branch, Jamestown

Jamestown presbyterian

Christian Family Fellowship

Pentecostal 3544 Baker St., Ext., W.E.; Sundays at 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

Emmanuel temple

Pentecostal 1015 N. Main; Sundays at 9:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Harvest ministries, the Rose Garden

Pentecostal 3544 Baker St., Ext., Sundays at 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Tuesdays at 7 p.m.

Healing Word ministries

Pentecostal 1006 W. Third St,; Sundays at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

new Creation Assembly of God Pentecostal 116 S. Main; Sundays at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.

new Life Christian Center

Pentecostal 123 Chandler; Sundays at 9:45 a.m., 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Zion tabernacle

Pentecostal 142 Foote Ave.; Sundays at 9:45 a.m., 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Jamestown nazarene

Howard Ave., West Ellicott; Sundays at 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

new Apostolic

314 Hall Ave., Jamestown; Sundays at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Jamestown, Christ Lutheran

LCMC 3010 Route 430, corner of Dutch Hollow Road and Route 430; Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m.

Bethel

Lutheran 904 W. 3rd; Saturday (twice monthly), 5:30 p.m.; Sundays at 10:00 a.m.

First Lutheran Church

tree of Life Lutheran Community- Holy trinity,

St. nicholas Greek orthodox Mt. Vernon Place; Sundays 10 a.m.

St. Luke’s Episcopal

N. Main and Fourth; Sundays at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.

Saturdays at 5 p.m.

Zion Covenant

520 Fairmount; Sunday at 9 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

First Covenant

520 Spring; Sundays at 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. 11 a.m., 6:30 p.m.

Fluvanna Community Church

3363 Fluvanna Ave. Ext. Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m.

First Church of God

291 Falconer Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 6 p.m.

Family Church Jamestown Nondenominational 3130 Garfield Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Jamestown Church of God

North Main Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 6 p.m.

Jamestown Church of Christ 875 Fairmount Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 6 p.m.

First Church of Christ, Scientist 321 Prendergast Sunday School at 11 a.m.

Sunday Mass at 11 a.m.

Jamestown Christian and missionary Alliance 1011 W. 3rd Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship at 10:30 a.m.

Jamestown Baptist,

Sunday school at 10 a.m.

Sunday worship: 8:45 a.m., 11 a.m.

Lighthouse Baptist,

381 Camp St. Sunday school: 10 a.m.

Sunday worship: 11 a.m., 6 p.m.

martin Road Christian Fellow-

ship

Baptist 1633 Martin Road Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.

Wed.: 6:30 p.m.

Judson Fellowship

509 Prendergast Ave. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Emmanuel Baptist

Sundays at 10 a.m.

Sunday Service: 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m.

19 W. Summit, Sundays at 10 a.m.

Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

Roman Catholic 22 E. Chautauqua St. Rev. Todd Remick Monday & Friday: 8:30 a.m.

Thursday: 7:00 p.m.

Saturday: 5:30 p.m.

Sunday: 11:15 a.m.

Lakewood united pentecostal

new Hope Full Gospel, Lakewood-Busti Recreation Center, Pentecostal 9 W. Summit Ave.; Sundays at 10 a.m.

Lakewood, Gloria Dei,

53 W. 23rd Sunday School: 9:45a .m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Lutheran 35 W. Fairmount; Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

200 Hunt Road; Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m., 6 p.m.

Baptist 150 Erie St. Sundays School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 8:15 a.m., 11 a.m.

Bethel Baptist

Calvary Baptist

200 Fairmount; Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 6:30 p.m.

new Creation Assembly of God Alleghany Wesleyan 116 S. Main St. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Service: 6:00 p.m.

Blackwell Chapel Ame Zion 610 Spring St. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Service: 11:00 a.m.

Community Chapel

35 Camp St. Sunday School: 10:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11:45 a.m.

new Hope Community Church

80 City View Ave. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Jamestown Free Methodist 515 E. 7th; Sundays at 11 a.m.

Living Word tabernacle, Full Gospel 105 Chandler; Sundays at 9:45 a.m., 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. mount Zion Assembly, Full Gospel 111 Prather; Sundays, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Saturdays at 7 p.m. triumphant Life Church, Full Gospel 10 Foote Ave.; Sundays at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Lakewood united methodist

164 Shadyside; Sundays at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Sacred Heart, Roman Catholic 380 E. Fairmount; Saturdays at 5 p.m.

Lakewood Baptist

Mayville mayville united methodist 81 S. Erie; Sundays at 11 a.m.

St. mark

Lutheran Elm and Marvin; Sundays at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

St mary of Lourdes R.C. Church

Community Bible Church 41 S. Erie St. Rev. Mark Teets Worship 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Randolph Faith Bible Chapel

Sundays at 8:50 a.m. and 10 a.m.

Randolph united methodist

Sundays at 9 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.

Randolph Seventh Day Adventist Saturday Worship at 9 a.m.

Saturday School at 11 a.m.

St. patrick’s; Saturdays at 5:30 p.m.

Sundays at 11 a.m.

Mondays at 8 p.m.

Thursdays at 9 p.m.

First Baptist Church of mayville

united presbyterian

Chautauqua Baptist Chapel,

39 E. Main Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 6 p.m.

59 S. Erie St. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m., 6 p.m.

Prayer Meeting and Kid’s Club Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.

186 Main; Sundays at 9:30 a.m. and 10:40 a.m.

First Baptist

Webb’s Capt. Inn, Route 394; Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Grace Episcopal

81 S. Erie St. Rev. Mark Parsons Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sundays Service: 11:00 a.m.

Free Methodist Jamestown Road, Sundays at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.

mayville united methodist

St. mark Lutheran Church

Lutheran 20 E. Marvin Pastor Carol Evans LeBlanc Children’s Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Worship: 11:00 a.m.

St. paul Episcopal Church

99 S. Erie St. Rev. Richard Elberfeld Sunday Service: 10:00 a.m.

Thursday Service and Rite of Healing: 8:00 a.m.

Family Church mayville Nondenominational 32 S. Erie St. Pastor Jeff Mitchener Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

maranatha Baptist Church 43 Academy St. Rev. Norman Burdick

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21 N. Washington; Sundays at 10 a.m.

Faith Lighthouse Chapel

Silver Creek Silver Creek Assembly of God 1385 Route 20 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.

South Dayton South Dayton Free methodist

Pine St.; Sundays at 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Family Church South Dayton 213 Pine St. Pastor Mike Anderson Sundays at 10 a.m.

Westfield Westfield First united method-

ist

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101 E. Main; Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m.

Jehovah’s Witness

Sundays at 9:30 a.m. and 10:10 a.m.

St. peter’s Episcopal

Main and Elm; Sundays at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.

trinity Baptist

One mile west of Westfield Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

First presbyterian Church 49 S. Portage St. Rev. Dana A. Vaughn Family Worship: 11:00 a.m.

First united methodist Church

101 E. Main St. Rev Matthew Golibersuch Praise Service in Gibbs Parlor: 8:30 a.m.

Sunday School for all ages: 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service in the sanctuary 10:45 a.m. followed by coffee fellowship time.

Tuesday food pantry: 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

St. peter’s Episcopal Church

Episcopal 12 Elm St. Rev. Virginia Carr, Rector Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m., H.E. Church School 10:00 a.m.

Thursday Worship: 5:30 p.m.

Lakeshore Assembly of God

252 E. Main St. Rev. Vincent Sanzo, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Family Night: 6:30 p.m.

First Baptist Church

Union at Kent St. Rev. Thayne Bobenmiller Sunday Worship: 10:50 a.m., 6:30 p.m.

West portland Baptist Church

7081 E. Rt. 20 Rev. Charles Robertson Sunday School: 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Service: 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer: 7:00 p.m.

St. Dominic Roman Catholic Church 15 Union St. Rev. Joseph Walters, OSB Westfield Masses: Saturday: 5:30 p.m.

Sunday: 10:30 a.m.

Lighthouse Christian Fellowship

20 Washington St. Pastor David Herr Sunday Service: 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday Prayer: 7:00 p.m.

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one Last indulgence Before your new year's Resolutions Kick in Contributed Article StatePoint

After weeks of yuletide indulgence, it’s time to think about New Year’s resolutions. Before jumping the gun on a regimen of deprivation, indulge one last time.

Forget cronuts, cake pops and cupcakes. There’s another chic pastry that deserves its day -- the madeleine! These classic seashellshaped cakes were named after their creator, Madeline Paulmier, by King Louis XV in the 18th century, so the story goes.

To make these dainty, distinctive treats at home, check out awardwinning baker Barbara Feldman Morse’s new cookbook, “Madeleines: Elegant French Tea Cakes to Bake and Share,” featuring more than seventy recipes that use a simple one-bowl method.

This scrumptious recipe for Dark Chocolate Espresso Madeleines is best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and yields 24 madeleines: Ingredients • 12 tablespoons unsalted butter • 1 cup granulated sugar • 1 cup semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips (or 4 ounces chopped semisweet chocolate) • 1 tbsp instant espresso powder dissolved in 1⁄3 cup warm water (or 1⁄3 cup strong black coffee, or 2 tablespoons instant coffee crystals dissolved in 1⁄3 cup warm water)

• 2 large eggs, room temperature • 1 cup all-purpose flour • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips Madeleine Directions • Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F. Coat two 12-shell pans with baking spray, or melt an additional 4 tablespoons butter and brush a little in each mold.

• Place butter, sugar, chocolate and espresso in a two-quart microwavable glass bowl. Microwave on low for one to two minutes. Then stir mixture with a whisk until smooth.

If butter isn’t melted, microwave for 15-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth. (Alternatively, combine these ingredients in the top of a double boiler over simmering water and stir with a whisk until smooth. Remove from heat.)

• Let mixture cool for three to four minutes. Then add eggs, one at a time, whisking after each addition until completely blended. Add flour and cocoa, whisking thoroughly.

The mixture should be very dark, thick and shiny.

• Using a 1 1⁄2-inch-diameter scoop or teaspoon, fi ll shell molds with batter until almost full. Gently press batter to distribute evenly.

• Bake for 10 to 13 minutes, until madeleines puff up and no shiny spots remain in centers. Small cracks may appear, but be careful not to over-bake.

• Remove pans from oven and let cool on a wire rack for two to three minutes, then invert and tap

madeleines onto the rack. Let cool completely.

Chocolate Glaze Directions • Place chocolate in a 2-quart microwavable glass bowl or measuring cup. Microwave on low for one to two minutes. Stir with a whisk until smooth. If chocolate isn’t melted, microwave for 15-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth.

• Place waxed paper on a cookie sheet or large wire rack. Hold madeleines by their narrow ends and dip one-third in the warm chocolate glaze. Scrape the flat side along the

side of the bowl to remove excess.

Place on the waxed paper and let glaze set, 30 to 60 minutes.

More information can be found at www.quirkbooks.com/book/madeleines.

For one final fantastic treat before your resolutions kick in, whip up a batch of madeleines.

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Resolve to Learn more About Wine in 2015 horizons wisely.

• Take notes. Sipping on some vino? Record your impressions of the flavors in Have you always wanted to a “wine diary.” Remember learn about wine? In 2015, to clear your palate first with consider expanding your something neutral, such knowledge of wine as a great as crackers. You’ll know New Year's resolution. whether to revisit the wine Christopher Silva, CEO in the future, as well as learn of St. Francis Winery in to become more mindful of Sonoma, CA, offers the fol- what you’re drinking. lowing tips for wine newbies • Seek variety. For a broad and enthusiasts alike to get overview of wine, it’s imporstarted on getting to know tant to become familiar with wine better in 2015: the major varietals, which • Join a club. A wine club, ei- for white wines include ther through specifically one Chardonnay and Sauvignon winery or company that fea- Blanc, and for red wines, tures an international selec- Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon tion, is a great way to have and Zinfadel. Here are three a variety of hand-picked, new wines to try this year: quality wines delivered to Versatile as an aperitif or your doorstep. Whether with a variety of seafood you decide to stick with one and light meats, St. Francis varietal or try many, a wine Sonoma County Sauvignon club can cater to your wishes Blanc 2013 is a refreshing or help you expand your

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Job Seekers: Resolve to make a Better impression in 2015

Contributed Article StatePoint

First impressions matter, particularly when you’re in the market for a new job. While a top notch resume and cover letter can help get your foot in the door, only you can seal the deal.

The New Year is the perfect time to revamp your look for a smooth job search. Make a strong first impression at your next interview or networking event with these easy tips: • Be a good listener. What you say is just as important as being engaged when others are talking. Make good eye contact and ask questions to show you are interested in what is being said.

• Anticipate the questions you will be asked so you are prepared with intelligent, confident and articulate responses. Define your strengths and weaknesses ahead of time to answer every hard question with ease.

• Get a good night’s sleep the night before an important interview or convention. Not only will you look fresher and more alert in the morning, you’ll be thinking more clearly as well.

• Know how to explain any gaps in your resume. If you have taken time off from your field to pursue a passion for travel, be ready to discuss this time off and explain how it has

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Looking for an American classic? Try Zinfandel and St. Francis Sonoma County Old Vines Zinfandel 2012, which is made from dry farmed old vines to ensure concentrated flavor. Aromas of boysenberry, clove and cinnamon are followed by flavors of mixed berries, red licorice, tobacco leaf and mulling spices. Pair with barbecued ribs and pasta Bolognese.

• Travel. Go right to the source and consider planning a trip to wine

country. Many vineyards host tours, have tasting rooms and offer education programs. A winery is also a great place to find top notch wine pairings. For example, the St. Francis` Wine & Food Pairing program, awarded the "Number One Restaurant in America" by OpenTable, is a seated, multicourse pairing hosted by wine experts. Find out more at www.stfranciswinery.com.

By resolving to explore the world of wine, you can make everything from casual weeknight meals to festive parties, more delicious in 2015.

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tips for Families to Get Healthy this new year Contributed Article StatePoint

New Year’s resolutions often focus on personal improvement. This year experts are encouraging entire families to consider making a pledge to adopt a healthier and more active lifestyle.

Parents have more potential than anybody else to influence their children's behavior -- including their eating habits -- according to a study by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. In fact, parents outrank sports celebrities as the people most children would most like to be, according to the survey.

“You are the most influential role model in your child’s life,” says Kim Larson, registered dietitian nutritionist and Academy spokesperson. “Modeling healthy eating behaviors encourages children to adopt and choose healthy behaviors that will benefit them for a lifetime.”

Setting Realistic Goals Small steps add up, and Larson recommends making healthy lifestyle changes that are realistic and easy to stick with for the long-haul. Try adopting healthy changes for the entire family, such as: • Make sure your kids know they are part of the

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team and that health and fitness are a family affair.

• Encourage children to help plan meals -- from developing the menu to shopping to preparing and serving the meal.

• Serve regular, balanced meals and snacks with a variety of nutrient-rich foods.

• Eat breakfast daily.

• Enjoy family dinner together each night or as often as possible.

• At each meal, fi ll half your plate with fruits and vegetables.

• Make at least half of the grains you eat whole grains.

• Get active. Incorporate physical activity where you can in your day, whether taking a family walk after dinner or hitting the gym. Remember, children and teens should get at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day, and adults should get two and a half hours per week.

Focus on Overall Health, Not Weight Alone According to the experts, good nutrition, health, and fitness fun should be the focus of your family’s goals, not calorie counting, food restriction or working out.

“You don’t want your kids to think that a healthy lifestyle is only about how much they weigh,”

Larson says. “Concentrate on delicious nutrition and fun physical activities,” says Larson.

For a personalized plan tailored to your lifestyle, food preferences and the unique needs of your family, consider consulting a registered dietitian nutritionist. You can find one in your area at www.EatRight.org.

This New Year, you can get the whole family together by committing to a healthier lifestyle as a team.

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• The maxim often holds true that, “it’s not what you know; it’s who you know.” Be sure that your LinkedIn profi le is up to date, showcasing all of your recent work.

Connect with head-

hunters, friends, family, or even old classmates and coworkers to learn about opportunities you may not have heard about otherwise.

• Dress to impress to be taken seriously. Denis Daly Wood, founder of Dalys1895.com, a century-old men’s luxury designer and online retailer, recommends standing out with a unique accessory for your suit, such as a stylish tie clip, tie, pocket square, or pair of cuffl inks that can break the ice and start a conversation.

“A unique pocket square can finish off

the look of a suit or blazer, while also helping convey that you are stylish and put together.

What you wear communicates a lot about your personality and who you are,” says Wood.

Seek quality accessories, such as the limited edition Caravaggio Italian silk pocket squares, which are handmade or the Dalys 1895 Alligator Belts, which are measured to each inch for a perfect fit. Wood also reminds job seekers that outerwear and a bag may often make or break the first impression. A

sophisticated briefcase, coat and winter scarf, such as the exclusive Caravaggio wool and silk men’s scarf, can give you a polished look when you’re making your entrance. More style inspiration for briefcases, cuffl inks, and more can be found at www.Dalys1895. com.

In the professional realm, presentation matters from your social media profi le to your suit and tie. For a successful job search, resolve to showcase the best version of you in the New Year.

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looking to gain leverage by weighing you down with hurtful words or attitudes.

Why do they act like that?

What if we are trying to treat them right but they never reciprocate the favor?

The first reason why people lash out with hurtful attitudes is because they themselves are hurting. Hurting people do and say hurtful things. This typically makes us self-conscious and defenRev. Timothy Stahlman sive. We start taking a legal approach to the matter and Family Church Jamestown say, "I haven't done anything fcjamestown.org to deserve this. They aren't All of us typically face going to treat me this way people in our daily lives that and get away with it." We make our skin crawl because then get reserved and start of the way they act toward dishing out the silent treatus. There is always at least ment and the problem will one person who always is only continue to grow worse.

usual order. Yet with the New Year coming upon us, many people will take this opportunity to put their life in order as well, and make life-improving resolutions. Some people want to lose weight, be closer to family, or get their finances under control. As Christians, we want to make sure Rev. Michael that whatever we do, Lokietek it has a Biblical founFamily Church dation. Let’s look at Fredonia whether a New Year’s fcfredonia.org Resolution is pleasing to God. Dear Pastor, is it all The Book of Proverbs right for Christians gives us insights to live to make New Year’s our lives in wisdom and purpose. According to resolutions?

Proverbs, setting a life With most of the Christmas holiday obli- goal or a resolution is a gations completed, the wise way to live. Provhousehold is beginning erbs 29:18 tells us that "Where there is no viits return to a more

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Galatians 6:1 says, "Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, you which are SPIRITUAL restore such a one in the SPIRIT OF MEEKNESS, considering yourself lest you also be tempted." When you are faced with a person who is overtaken by their fleshly attitudes you have two choices: Act naturally or act supernaturally. To act naturally would be to treat them along the same lines they are treating you. To act supernaturally is to act spiritually and restore someone by placing meekness on the scene. The word "meekness" means mild patience. Think about the Power of God that is released when someone is mild and patient with an insulting, malicious person.

That meekness will act like a spiritual cortisone shot in that person's life. They might resent it at first but overtime that kind of love and patience will melt them and restore them. It will be a witness of God to their heart and it may open a door for that person later to receive Christ. All because we decided to act in a way that restores not destroys.

The person without Christ will act in destruction. The person with Christ should restore and rebuild others.

The second reason people treat others like less is because they have not realized how God is treating them.

We are all aware of the golden rule as described in the pages of scriptures, "Treat

others the way you want to be treated." We have all had that rule prescribed to us towards others, but do you know that God has prescribed that rule upon Himself towards us? That's right. God treats us the way He expects us to treat others.

He didn't place that upon us without Himself setting the greatest example. 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 are not just the way we love others, it is how God is treating us. God is patient, kind, polite, and keeps no grudges with us.

The person who walks in the Love of God has realized how good God is and has decided to believe that He is worth imitating.

Keeping the Faith sion, the people perish.”

A vision is a goal or idea for the future. The Bible says that without a goal, the quality of our life will not be as good as it should be.

It’s important, therefore, for Christians to set goals. This helps us to plan and achieve.

Unfortunately, many people live their lives without a purpose or goals. Having a goal is like having a targeted trip destination; it keeps you going in the right direction. Having a goal also helps you to prepare properly for the trip. The Apostle Paul, whose missionary work spread the Gospel throughout the known world, was guided by goals. In the Book of Philippians (3:14), Paul

said, "I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus."

Paul’s life and ministry were marked by a single goal of fulfi lling God’s purpose for his life, and he disciplined himself to obtain it.

The Lord Jesus Christ also had a goal for His life. The Bible says that the goal and purpose of bringing salvation to the world allowed Jesus to endure the cross and fulfi ll the plan of God (Hebrews 12:2). If Jesus and Paul had goals, it must be beneficial for us to have goals, too!

So, it’s perfectly allowable for a Christian to have (and keep) New with God’s Word.

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Looking Ahead to 2014 Chautauqua County residents should keep tabs on these ongoing developments liquidate some assets to pay off some debt, Chapter 11 bankruptcy allows a business to develop a strategic plan for how to repay creditors and The calendar officially turned to improve conditions so they can con2014 earlier this week and as we say tinue to operate. our final farewells to 2013, now is The hopes of those involved with the ideal time to take a look ahead at negotiations is that a new buyer will some of the ongoing developments, eventually emerge and purchase the future projects and other special hospital, but as of press time, no one events expected to move ahead over has been identified either publicly or the next 12 months. off-the-record as a serious candidate Some of these topics may have a to try and save what one hospital direct impact on your daily life while employee identified to The Star as others may not interest you in any “a sinking ship.” way whatsoever, but it is safe to say If Lake Shore Hospital ultimately the following news items will in one closes, local residents would likely way or another directly effect the have to travel to Brooks Hospital Chautauqua County region: in Dunkirk or other medical faciliThe future of Lake Shore Hosties in Western New York, many of pital which are located many miles from Chautauqua County.

The future of Lake Shore Hospital in Irving remains uncertain after it Repower Dunkirk Campaign was announced a few months ago Good news was delivered last month that the facility would close in early

by New York State Governor An2014 because of financial troubles. drew Cuomo when the state’s top There are ongoing efforts being elected official announced a $150 made by various community stakemillion deal to convert the NRG holders to keep the hospital operatPower Plant’s coal-fired operation in ing.

Dunkirk into a natural gas facility.

After many years of serving the variUnder the agreement, NRG Enous medical needs of the people of ergy and National Grid will be able Chautauqua County, the hospital’s to repower the plant’s three coal future is unknown because TLC units with resources that instead Health Network, which operates the use cleaner-burning natural gas. facility, recently filed for Chapter 11 The conversion will help reduce the bankruptcy protection. It is believe transmission bottlenecks in the area that Lake Shore Hospital is apand also reduce electricity supply proximately $9 million in debt, with costs for consumers by boosting the discussions about federal assistance total output from 75 megawatts to being earmarked for the facility 435 megawatts. underway here in the region as well NRG is expected to invest apas in our nation’s capital. proximately $150 million to upgrade The bankruptcy filing is being their plant, meaning close to six viewed by some as the final attempt dozen employees will be able to by the hospital’s owners to stop a keep their jobs while an additional total shutdown of the facility since 50 construction positions will come unlike Chapter 7 bankruptcy where a business can close down and

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February

Regional Approach to improving our Waterfront vARiOuS ENTiTiES WORkiNg TOgETHER TO REviTALiZE CHAuTAuquA COuNTy runs through Chautauqua County.

Star News Writer The City of Dunkirk and surrounding areas Taking advantage of within Chautauqua over $1 million obCounty will all directly tained from the state in benefit from three state the form of state grants, grants announced late various stakeholders in last year, funding which the community are colincludes $1 million for laborating on a series the northern Chauof projects all aimed tauqua County water at improving the Lake district, $540,000 for a Erie waterfront that

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seawall and bike path project in the City of Dunkirk and another $65,000 for what is known as the Lake Erie Waterfront Revitalization Program.

The latest development related to the water district project was a meeting held last week that established the Chautauqua County

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to town. According to state officials, the conversion is expected to be completed by the fall of 2015.

Midterm Elections This year will be an intriguing one for political pundits as nationwide there will be 36 gubernatorial races, 35 Senate races and dozens of potentially competitive House contests, including some here in New York State.

Locally, one of 2014’s top congressional races is expected to feature

incumbent Republican Tom Reed of Corning being challenged

by Democrat Martha Robertson of Dryden.

Robertson has reportedly raised close to $300,000 to challenge Reed in the race for Congress in New York’s 23rd District, which includes Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties.

The Reed vs. Robertson battle may be the only competitive congressional campaign in Western New York this year since Brian Higgins and Chris Collins are not expected to face any serious challenge for another term.

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will be watched closely not only locally but nationwide, with the Rothenberg Political Report having identified it as one of the top House races to watch in the Middle Atlantic portion of the country.

Other elected officials who are expected to seek re-election include Governor Andrew Cuomo, State Senator Catherine Young and State Assemblyman Andrew Goodell.

The tentative dates for voters to head to the polls in 2014 for federal races are June 24 for the primary elections and November 4 for the general election.

Water Agency. The establishment of the water agency included the appointment of Town of Pomfret Supervisor Don Steger as chairman of the new organization and Village of Brocton Mayor David Hazelton as vice chairman.

Chadwick Bay Regional Development Corporation Director Kathy Tampio said the Feb. 13 meeting helped set the groundwork for an organization that she said will lead to an ongoing dialogue about

the importance of having the water agency in place.

“Our first meeting last Thursday was very productive,” said Tampio, who also serves as clerk of the Chautauqua County Legislature.

“Between having a chairman and vice chairman get appointed and holding some really good discussions, we have put things in motion. Now we’re going to kind of step back a little and have our engineers take the lead and draft up some

ideas and concepts that should benefit the future of this regional water project.”

Incorporated in 2003 to promote economic and infrastructure development projects of regional significance, the Chadwick Bay Regional Development Corporation meets regularly to discuss actions needed to take in order to accomplish projects located throughout northern Chautauqua County.

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WATERFRONT gRANTS, CONTiNuED FROM PAgE 17 The $65,000 for the Lake Erie Waterfront Revitalization Program will be used to pay for environmental studies and other planning projects for the new water district.

“We are off to a good start but we still have work that needs to be done,” said Tampio. “We have strong support from the Chautauqua County Legislature and other entities who are showing a strong interest in revitalizing our region.”

Dunkirk Mayor A.J. Dolce said the $540,000 in funding for replacement of the seawall along Lake Front Boulevard will help improve public safety and help make the area more of a destination for nearby residents as well as visitors to Chautauqua County.

“We are just really excited about moving forward,” said Dolce. “We are working with our representative from

the New York State Parks Department and we have had meetings with our engineer about the seawall portion of the project and things are heading in the right direction. Not only does this address a need and take care of a safety hazard, but it also helps with the ongoing efforts of revitalization. There really is a lot of good things happening there.”

Dolce said plans for the waterfront include the possibility of splash pools and other recreational activities being incorporated into a master plan that includes the creation of a grand entranceway to the beach from Lake Front Boulevard.

The recreational bike path will start at Point Gratiot near the Dunkirk Historical Lighthouse and run up along to the Lake Front Boulevard area of the waterfront.

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Dolce agrees that the open and honest discussions amongst elected and appointed officials that has taken place over the past few months is encouraging.

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Women Create 2014 vOLuNTEER-RuN iNiTiATivE WiLL SHOWCASE LOCAL FEMALE’S ARTWORk place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the 3rd on 3rd Gallery, located at 116 Star News Writer East Third Street in Jamestown.

The atmosphere of the initiative An exhibit of women’s art that will encourages participation in a dydisplay the positive energy and namic and nurturing community of unstoppable attitude of several individuals and organizations who dynamic, successful and engaging strongly support women and the women from Chautauqua County arts. and beyond will open this weekend “What we offer to the community is in a gallery located in the City of an opportunity to hear each preJamestown. senter give brief explanations about “Women Create 2014” is a commutheir work, what she was thinking nity-minded, volunteer-run initiative about when she created it and the that will highlight the various ecoability to ask questions and have nomic and creative contributions of conversations with each artist,” said women artists throughout the month Jennifer Schlick, a local photogof March. The celebration will kick rapher who along with artist and off this Saturday, March 1 with an instructor Debra Eck joined forces to opening reception scheduled to take establish the Women Create project.

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“Allowing each presenter to give brief talks about their work provides unique opportunities for dialogue and insight into the mind of each individual artist.”

Saturday night’s opening ceremony is a free event, with donations being accepted to help defray costs associated juror fees, publicity, refreshments and other expenses.

In addition to this weekend’s opening ceremony, various exhibitors will appear at four special evening events called “salons.” Exhibitors Audrey Dowling and Megan Urban will be featured in the first salon on Wednesday, March 5 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the 3rd on 3rd Gallery in Jamestown.

Dowling, who has been a professional artist for three decades, will exhibit her stoneware “Blue Jay Energy.” Her work is highly regarded and widely collected, with some of her pieces included in prestigious art collections located throughout the world. Urban will have two different works on display, with “Teak” and “Orange” both pieces of art that use pigment, wax and gold leaf on lead, steel and wood.

In addition to the opening reception and the Wednesday evening salons, gallery hours to showcase the work of nearly three dozen artists for Women Create 2014 will be held Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. throughout the month of March. There are also opportunities for private viewings, which can be scheduled by calling (716) 664-2465, extension 227. Just like the opening reception and salons, the gallery hours will be open to the public free of charge.

Women Create 2014 will conclude with “SWAN Day” on Saturday, March 29. SWAN stands for Supporting Women Artists Now and is an annual event held on the last

One of the works on display from March 1-29 will be this oil on canvas painting, “Jamestown Train Station,”

by Leslie Mathis of Chautauqua.

Saturday in March throughout the country as part of Women’s History Month. First celebrated in 2008, SWAN Day is now considered to be an international holiday designed to showcase the power and diversity of women’s creativity.

Organizers of Women Create 2014 are encouraging the public to take time out of their busy schedules at some point this month to visit the 3rd and 3rd Gallery for some quality time involving art appreciation.

“We think what we offer is some great artwork that is regional and has some tremendous variety,” said Schlick. “There are many different mediums and to hear directly from each artist allows you to better understand, fully comprehend and truly appreciate their works.”

Women Create 2014, which will be presented in cooperation with the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, is sponsored by the Cattaraugus County Arts Council, Infinity Visual and Performing Arts and Quick Solutions.

For more information about Women Create 2014, including Saturday’s opening ceremony, call Schlick at (716) 483-0862 or visit www.womencreate.org.

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April

Lending A Helping Hand COMMuNiTy NETWORk ALLOWS MEMBERS TO EXCHANgE SkiLLS, TALENTS AND SERviCES meaning one hour’s time provided by an attorney, plumber, landscaper, electrician, hair stylist or anyone else in the network is banked as one hour.

A computer program helps provide a listing of each member’s speCutline cific skill set and their “There are some individual needs and

By Daniel Meyer amazing possibilities everyone’s time credits Star News Writer for individuals in the are recorded. Much community and for the like most other types A tremendous dollarcommunity as a whole of cooperative service saving and community- as more and more organizations, the building program people take advantage more people who join is now available to of this tremendous as members means the Chautauqua County skills exchange,” said greater pool of services residents thanks to a Julie Fagan, an associ- is available. unique time exchange ate professor at Rutgers In addition to the network that enables University who is cocreation of profesmembers to utilize ordinating community sional relationships, their skills, talents and time banks across the time banks can also services by using time country. “This helps help foster friendships as currency. engage people and and improve relations often times motivates Chautauqua County amongst neighbors. and stimulates comNY Strong is a designated “time bank” that munity projects such as “People get to meet a new playground or a each other and beprovides opportunicome friends and you community garden to ties to save money on generally see more come to fruition. The things such as home direct interaction when improvements, medical opportunities really people share their care and babysitting by are unlimited, especially when you engage skills through commuencouraging residents to help one another by people from all walks of nity exchanges,” said Fagan. “We recognize life to get involved.” taking advantage of that each individual their individual talents. For every hour that has talents to share and someone invests in The three main goals that the overall comof Chautauqua County helping a member or munity is strengthened participating in the NY Strong are: when neighbors help community exchange one another. Using 1) Strengthen the fabric network program, they time credits by redeemof the community have an hour placed ing for services for 2) Serve people and into a “time account” others generates the give them a means to that they can later acnever-ending cycle of serve cess to spend on any sharing.” service offered by any 3) Establish new relaThe launch of the local tionships and meet real other member of the time bank has already network. Everyone’s needs of community time is valued equally, provided many oppormembers

tunities for individuals to get involved in their community. The system has brought many individuals together, including helping pull some residents out of isolation by introducing them to fulfi lling professional and personal relationships with other people, some of whom they may have lived near but never really had a specific reason to reach out to their neighbor. In addition, the use of time as a form of currency has benefited those who have struggled financially.

Fagan has helped to establish time banks all across the country and remains focused on her long-term vision of every resident in our nation having access to a time bank in their neighborhood.

“My goal is to have one of these based in every county in the United States,” said Fagan.

“We already have launched community exchange networks in every county located in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. I encourage the people of Chautauqua County to join and help

spread the word about the many benefits that these community exchange networks provide.”

If you would like to learn more about Chautauqua County NY Strong, including how you can become a member at no charge and begin earning “time dollars,” contact Fagan either by sending her an e-mail to countystatestrong@gmail. com or by calling (610) 847-2411.

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Celebrate Summer in Chautauqua County

By Daniel Meyer Star News Writer

With summer fast approaching, there is plenty of promotion about events and activities happening in and around Chautauqua County. There appears to be no shortage of fun things to do in our region over the next few months, with perhaps the biggest challenge being the decision on what special events you will choose to enjoy.

In an effort to help make the decision making process a bit easier for you, here are five recommendations on some of the more unique experiences you should consider embracing at some point this summer.

Walking Tours of Jamestown Scheduled to take place every Saturday from May 31 through September 27, staff from the Fenton History Center will lead a series of rotating walking tours that last approximately two-and-a-half hours. Walkers are asked to preregister and meet at the Fenton History Center (67 Washington Street in Jamestown) for an educational and enjoyable experience that appeals to people of all ages.

For more information about the Fenton History Center’s Walking Tours of Jamestown, call (716) 664-6256, send an email to information@ fentonhistorycenter.org or visit www.fentonhistorycenter.org.

Sunset Paddle on Lake Erie Taking place every Tuesday from May 27 through August 26, paddlers who own their own

boats are welcome to join in on a relaxing and scenic ride on the water. Leaving Barcelona Harbor Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m., paddlers cruise along at a moderate pace to view the shoreline and jaw-dropping sunsets and proceed until dark.

Kayaks that are at least 14-feet in length are recommended, with rentals available for $25 for those who do not own their own kayak. Pre-registration is required at Barcelona Harbor (8254 First Street in Westfield) by either calling (716) 763-2266, sending an e-mail to mike@evergreenoutfitters.com or visiting www.evergreen-outfitters.com.

Sherman Farmers Market There are a handful of quality farmers markets in our region, with the Saturday gathering of local vendors in Sherman one of the best. In addition to seasonal produce, this weekly market features fresh baked goods, ethnic foods, handmade artwork from local artisans, collectibles and antiques.

Open every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. from the end of May to the end of August, the market takes place right on the sidewalk in “downtown” Sherman. For more information, call (716) 761-7676.

Allegany County Celtic Festival Scheduled to take place this year on Saturday, June 7, this annual event features traditional Scottish highland athletic competitions, food and craft vendors, Celtic music, dancing and bagpipers. Additional family-oriented activities and games will also take place at 21 South Street in Belmont.

For more information, including how you can purchase tickets, call 585-365-2152 or visit www. alleganycountyceltic.com.

Marvin “Joe” Curry Seneca Veterans Pow Wow The Marvin “Joe” Curry Veterans Pow Wow, formally known as the Seneca Casino Veterans Pow Wow, is an annual contest pow wow in honor of the veterans of the Seneca Nation. Coordinated by members of Iroquois Post 1587 with support from the Seneca Nation and the Seneca Allegany Casino, the three-day cultural celebration will take place at Veterans Memorial Park (520 Broad Street in Salamanca.)

A wide variety of events that celebrate the traditions, customs and rich history of the Senecas, which is one of the original five nations of the Haudenosaunee. For more information about the festival, which is held annually on the third weekend each July, visit http://www.senecapowwow.org./

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June

Strawberry Festival Promises Weekend Full Of Family Fun In Forestville

By Daniel Meyer Star News Writer

If you serve the strawberry shortcake, they will come.

That is the message being sent out by organizers of the 34th Annual Strawberry Festival, set to take place next weekend at Merritt Winery.

With activities scheduled to take place rain or shine between noon and 10 p.m. on Saturday, June 14 and between noon and 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 15, the yearly celebration will help raise money and awareness for the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund Of Central New York.

As in years past, there is no charge for admission on either day of the festival, which is a family-friendly event

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that will feature live musical entertainment all weekend.

“It’s going to be great,” said Mike Ferguson, who serves as director of marketing for Merritt Winery. “We have a full slate of activities and events and things to see and do on both days of the festival.

There will be plenty of opportunities for families to really enjoy themselves on Saturday and Sunday.”

There will also be a free classic car show sponsored by the Lakeshore Street Rod Association on both days beginning at noon, giving festivalgoers chances to glance at some of the finest restored automobiles in the region.

Other attractions for this year’s festival

include craft vendors selling their handmade wares, wine tastings and tours, the “JDRF Glock Gun Range,” food and beverage vendors selling lunch, dinner and snack items and family fun with “Chuckles & Mr. No.” Among the specialty food and beverage items that will be sold on both days of the festival are chocolate covered strawberries, sangria wine slushies and strawberry shortcake.

“We moved our craft vendors to the lower parking lot area, which is a dry and flat space and should be a big help,” said Ferguson.

“The food pavilion will have a full menu so that there is a little something for everyone to enjoy.”

The live musical entertainment lineup for Saturday, June 14 is as follows: “US” from noon to 3 p.m.; “Black Widow” from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Nashville recording artist “Hootn’anges” from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The live musical entertainment lineup for Sunday, June 15 is as follows: “Left Of Center” from noon to 3 p.m.; “Ryan Melquist With Qwister” 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

As part of the effort to help raise money and awareness for the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund Of Central New York, television and movie actor Daniel Baldwin, whose most recent success comes from ABC’s “Wife Swap” reality television show, will appear at this year’s

Strawberry Festival.

“Daniel’s mother is a breast cancer survivor and he is a strong supporter of the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund of Central New York,” said Ferguson. “The relationship between Merritt Winery and the research fund is something that we are very excited about. The nice part about all of this is that every dime that is raised by the research fund stays right here in New York State. We had a chance to chat with Daniel Baldwin earlier this week and he is really looking forward to being here next weekend.”

For those who have never experienced the Strawberry Festival, Ferguson has some encouraging words

for those who may be contemplating a visit on either Saturday or Sunday.

“The Strawberry Festival is really a unique celebration that welcomes families and people of all ages,” said Ferguson. “There is so much to do and see and we really do hope to provide some fun for everyone who attends.”

The 34th Annual Strawberry Festival will be sponsored by Budweiser, Yancey’s Fancy, Bud Light and Bud Light Lime.

Merritt Winery is located at 2264 King Road in Forestville.

For more information about the 34th annual Strawberry Festival, call 888-965-4800 or visit www.merrittstatewinery.com.

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June

out of the ‘Ruff’ PuTTS FOR MuTTS gOLF TOuRNAMENT SuPPORTS NCCR

These two teams of golfers were part of the 56 golfers on hand for the Putts For Mutts Golf Tournament at Pinehurst Golf Club on Saturday.

(Photo by Stefan Gestwicki)

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A full slate of 56 golfers came out to Pinehurt Golf Club in Westfield on Saturday afternoon

for the first-ever Putts For Mutts Golf Tournament.

The tournament raised money to benefit the Northern Chautauqua Canine Rescue, also located in Westfield.

“I’m a golfer and I golf here at Pinehurst,” tournament chairman and NCCR volunteer Kristine Newman said.

“I just asked if we could have a golf tournament and it went from there.

“Hopefully it will be an annual event,” Newman added. “It’s been a learning experience but the community has really helped out. Tony’s Shoe Repair did our towels

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and all of the donations for the raffle prizes came from local businesses.”

The weather couldn’t have been nicer for the 18-hole, two-person scramble tournament, which included a meal afterwards.

All of the profits went directly to the rescue, which is a solely volunteer-run, non-profit organization that rescues dogs in need throughout Chautauqua County and beyond.

“We do pull from kill shelters,” Newman said.

“Every Saturday night we get a truckload of kills shelter transports that come in. But we’re really set up for Chautauqua County for the strays, rescues and abandoned dogs. We get everyone medically back to par and spayed or neutered before they’re put up for adoption. No one leaves without being up to date with their shots. Whatever medical attention they need, they get.”

A number of volunteers were on hand to help with the raffles, 50-50 and other tournament festivities. They also answered questions and passed out information regarding NCCR’s adoption process to interested parties.

“At our website, www. caninerescue.org, there’s a picture of all the available dogs,” Newman explained. “You can click on the picture and fi ll

It’s not quite a ride in the car, but this little pup certainly enjoyed riding in the golf cart during the Putts For Mutts Golf Tournament at Pinehurst Golf Club on Saturday. (Photo by Stefan Gestwicki)

out an application for a dog in particular or you can fi ll out a generic application and say you’re looking for a 2-3 year old black lab mix. When we get one in, or we’ll look for one, then you’ll be on a waiting list.

“We do full reference checks,” she continued.

“We do some home visits depending on the kind of dog you’re getting.

There’s an approval process. It’s $150 for a fully vetted dog. We’ve got some that take thousands of dollars of medical attention. Puppies are $200 if they aren’t spayed or neutered, but if you get that done then you get $100 back.”

NCCR currently has a wide variety of dogs up for adoption, so no matter what age, breed, size, color or shape of dog a person is looking for, there’s a dog that needs a home at NCCR. The

rescue also offers another option in case someone might not be completely ready for a full adoption.

“There are many foster mothers like myself and Lynn Marie,” Newman said. “If you’re interested in fostering we’ll meet you at the shelter and set that up. We’re always in need of more volunteers, too. Walking dogs, playing with the dogs, cleaning — it could be anything, but if you sign up to be a dog walker you could come for as little an hour a week.

Any little bit helps.”

The rescue has open hours on weekdays from 1-3 p.m. and holds an open house every Saturday from 12-3 p.m.

“You can come down and see how we’re run,” Newman concluded.

“We urge people to bring their dogs to do a meetand-greet. It lets the dogs kind of pick each other.”

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July

A ‘Giant’ Restoration World-renowned sculptor returns to Dunkirk to restore historical statue

Artist Peter Wolf Toth is in Dunkirk restoring the large Native American statue he created in 1973 for the City. His work has brought him all over the world.

oppressed peoples.”

Editor Toth, who was born in Hungary in 1947, lived an early life of oppresIn 1971, Peter Wolf sion at the hands of the Toth sculpted a giant Communist regime in Native American head Eastern Europe. As out of a stone cliff in La one of 11 children, his Jolla, California. Since parents left Hungary then, he has found it after the government his personal mission usurped the family’s to travel around the land and prized peach world, sculpting what trees. Landing first in he calls work that “honAustria, then eventuors the human spirit in ally Germany, they bondage.” Since then, made their way to he has traveled across finally reach the United the United States and States, eventually findinto Europe, creating ing a home in Akron, giant monuments (usuOhio. ally 20 to 40 feet tall) that “chronicle the epic “People often ask me struggle of all men fac- if I speak English, ing injustice, inhuman- because I created these statues and I’m from ity and tyranny.”

Hungary,” Toth said, “Everyone has their with a subtle smirk. “I mission in life,” said think I learned English Toth. “Some dress pretty well, having in ties and go door grown up in the Midto door, I build these western Unites States.” statues in honor of all In 1973, Toth visited

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One of Toth’s tallest ‘whispering giants,’ Toth uses scaffolding, ladders or whatever is available to create his work.

One of the most recent of Toth’s sculptures, the giant medieval king, built in Toth’s birth country of Hungary on the banks of the Danube in 2008.

Toth will be at Dunkirk for around a month as he restores the statue. He can be seen working in the lot between Tim Horton’s and the Clarion Hotel

I think people thought I was joking. So I reached out to him and Now, Toth has rehe called me back, and turned to Dunkirk now here he is!” this month after a Dunkirk with the mis- long-sought mission by Gina and Toth have sion of creating what the city and business been in communication became New York owners to restore the since early spring to State’s only ‘Whisailing statue. 40 years work out the details of pering Giant.’ The of wind, rain, snow and the restoration, which story goes that the then ice have caused much required city land use, mayor of Dunkirk, of the wood inside to materials, a tent and and his wife, were on rot, and its stability was a place to stay. The vacation, when she saw compromised.

Krons have funded Toth and one of his Toth’s expenses here, Dave and Gina Kron, sculptures. Recognizsince he has donated who own the Tim Horing the tremendous his time while closing ton’s Coffee and Bake story it held, she knew up his studio in Florida.

Shop by the waterfront, it would be a sound was instrumental in “It’s really a great thing addition to Dunkirk’s to have him here,” said waterfront, and enlisted bringing Toth back to restore the sculpture, Gina. “I mean, he’s his services. The rest, and giving him a place really famous. You can as they say, is history. to work. find him online and it’s Toth has donated each just amazing to have “We were at a meetand every one of his the original artist here, ing discussing bringing sculptures to the states restoring his original in an artist to restore and countries where he work.” it, for quite a bit of builds them. A small money,” said Gina.

Toth expects the brochure nearby his “I suggested that we restoration to take him work calls it “a dream around a month to and personal mission to should try to contact the original artist – but complete, at which time create [these] gifts.”

a steel plate will be placed on the bottom of the statue for stability.

Once the statue heads back to its home next to the water treatment plant on Lake Shore Drive, the work should start to give him a better ‘home.’

“We’re doing fundraising now to help pay for some kind of enclosure for the sculpture,” said Gina. “Something to help keep the elements off of it, at least in part, to help it last even longer.”

With the proper care and protection, Toth said he sees “no reason this won’t be here for decades to come, honoring the Native American people of the area and New York State.”

The Chautauqua Star welcomes all positive local news. send us your articles, press releases and photos to scott.wise@star-mediagroup.com.

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2014: A yEAR in REviEW 25 July

Chautauqua County Fair, America’s Family Fair WEEk-LONg CELEBRATiON WiLL FEATuRE FARMiNg, FOOD AND FuN Chautauqua County Fair signals the expectations of hot summer days, clucking chickens The 132nd edition of and wafting scents of the Chautauqua Coun- “fair food” as everyty Fair will take place one’s favorite animal next week as thousands shows, musical perof people will flock formances and other to the Chautauqua unique acts of enterCounty Fairgrounds in tainment take place Dunkirk for a commu- from Monday, July 21 nity-wide celebration through Sunday, July that will include a focus 27. on the farming indusIn addition to the fatry, plenty of food and miliar events, new this fun for people of all year are the “Black Cat ages.

Hell Drivers,” Empire Full of traditions that State Truck and Tracare enjoyed by families tor Pull competitions, on an annual basis, the “Melody Farm Follies”

By Daniel Meyer Star News Writer

and “The Impossible Dream” Rock Elvis Tribute Band.

Exhibitors from the Chautauqua County 4-H organization will be based inside the various barns on the fairgrounds, with special shows and demonstrations taking place throughout the week, including the extremely popular 4-H Meal Sale.

The Arthur R. Maytum Theatre will again feature daily events that will include the return of Josh Knots Extreme Illusions and Escapes,

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In addition, here are some of the highlights of each day of this year’s fair, with a userfriendly listing of all of the scheduled happenings available online at www.chautauquacountyfair.org: Monday, July 21 – Extreme Illusions and Escapes starring Josh Knots and Lea at 1:30 p.m; 4-H Swine Show at 3 p.m; Chautauqua County Fair Beauty Pageant at 5:30 p.m; Harness and Pack Goat Show at 6 p.m.

Tuesday, July 22 – 4-H Market Steer and Beef Heifer Showmanship, 4-H Beef Breeding and Market Steer Show at 8:30 a.m; Cheer and Dance Extravaganza at 4:30 p.m; Dairy Goat Judging Contest at 6 p.m; Stray Kat Karaoke at 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 23 – Live music by “23 Skidoo” at 4 p.m; 3-H and Cloverbud Sheep Showmanship and Market Lamb Class, 4-H Sheep Breeding at 4 p.m; In Jest Comedy and Juggling at 6 p.m.

Thursday, July 24 – 4-H Dairy Show at 11

a.m; Baby Parade at 1p.m; Chadwick Bay Academy of Dance at 4 p.m; I Milked A Dairy Goat at 6 p.m; Maximum Force Wrestling at 8 p.m.

Friday, July 25 – Dunkirk Middle School “Marauder Steel” at 1:30 p.m; Kids Tractor Race Competition at 2:30 p.m; Lucille Ball Little Theatre Junior Guilders at 5:30 p.m; Country Line and Partner Dancing at 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 26 – 4-H Gymkhana Shownmanship and Show at 10 a.m; 4-H Fun Show and Demonstration at 2:30 p.m; Down Home Country Cloggers at 4 p.m; Danza Performing Arts Academy at 5:15 p.m; Eddie Rosa presents “La Krema” at 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, July 27 – 4-H County Fair Fun Horse Show at 1 p.m; Collage Performing Arts Center at 2 p.m; Stray Kat Karaoke at 8 p.m.

The Chautauqua County Fair gates will open daily at 9 a.m.

and midway rides will begin operating daily at 1 p.m. Pre-sale tickets are currently on sale and can be purchased for $6 each until Sunday, July 20 by visiting www. chautauquacountyfair. org. The gate price for tickets will be $10 each, with the Chautauqua County Fair now remaining as the only “pay-one-price” fair in the entire state, with your admission covering unlimited access to all mechanical midway rides and entrance to all events excluding reserved seating for the demolition derby and truck and tractor pull events. Special pricing for senior citizens age 62 and older is $5, with children age 2 and under being admitted for free.

For more information about the 2014 Chautauqua County Fair, visit www.chautauquacountyfair.org , search “Chautauqua County Fair” on Facebook, follow @Chautcofair on Twitter or call (716) 366-4752.

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July

Buffalo Bill Cody Family Reunion Comes To Jamestown

By Daniel Meyer Star News Writer

One of the most unique family reunion celebrations will be taking place this weekend in Jamestown and the general public is invited to enjoy the festivities.

Jamestown and the Chautauqua Institution will play host to the International Buffalo Bill Cody Family Association Reunion as four days of activities will honor our region’s storied history with the wild west entertainer.

With events happening from Thursday, July 24 through Sunday, July 27, organizers are

encouraging local residents to celebrate their heritage with the Cody Family, whose relatives have been active at Chautauqua Institution since its inception in 1874. With many family members still living in Chautauqua County and surrounding communities, the Codys are honored to be in Chautauqua dur-

said Lee Harkness, one of the organizers of the family reunion. “He had a great presence here and performed in Jamestown in the ing what they call their late 19th century. His “American West” week influence on the area is quite significant.” to celebrate the values Festivities will kick off and inspirations of all on Thursday, July 24 Western pioneers. with registration and “Buffalo Bill had a lot of relatives in this area a welcoming reception starting at 2 p.m., over the years and a which will be followed number of them are still here, proudly living by an informal buffet in Chautauqua County and live musical entertainment at the Jameand always willing to stown Gateway Train share stories and celStation on West Second ebrate their heritage,”

Street from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

A full date of activities is planned for Friday, July 25 starting with a tour of the Lucille Ball Museum and Studio on West Third Street taking place from 10 a.m. to noon. Also on the agenda is a Buffalo Bill poster lecture and exhibit from starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Reg Lenna Center on East Third Street, the “Buffalo Bill Combination Show” presented by Tom Bishop from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the

Little Lucy Theatre on East Second Street and an honors dinner with guest speakers from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Jamestown Gateway Train Station.

“There will certainly be a lot to see and do and experience for anyone who has any interest in Buffalo Bill as we celebrate our heritage as a region with members of the Cody Family,” said Harkness.

Activities on Saturday, July 26 will kick off at Continued on page 29

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2014: A yEAR in REviEW 27 August

Cruise Against Hunger Fundraiser Set For August 9 THiRD ANNuAL EvENT WiLL BENEFiT THE FOOD BANk OF WNy every month, a figure which includes 5,545 children and 1,383 senior citizens,” said Milligan. “Seeing what has happened to businesses like ConAgra Foods, where over 400 jobs were impacted at the Carriage House Company plants in Fredonia and in Dunkirk, has created an increased need for assistance, especially since some households had multiple family members working there. That is a large group of people who recently became unemployed or will soon be unemployed and each year it has gotten stronger so we have stepped up to address

By Daniel Meyer and we have improved upon what those needs.”

Star News Writer we did the previous year,” said Polla There will be an $8.14 entry fee per Milligan, who serves as the food vehicle for anyone wanting to enter In an effort to meet the growing drive coordinator for Food Bank of an automobile or motorcycle into needs of the community, the Food WNY. “We like that it is a grassBank of Western New York will once roots and community-oriented event the cruise, with the net proceeds going to the Food Bank of WNY. again join forces with the vendors and truly appreciate the support of In addition, the Blue Star Mothers, of the Cross Roads Farm & Craft all of the vendors and the shoppers a support group of parents whose Market in Westfield to host the third who take time to visit.” children enrolled in the military are annual “Cruise Against Hunger.”

The Food Bank of WNY helps currently serving overseas, will be Set to take place on Saturday, those less fortunate Western New selling barbecued chicken and ribs August 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Yorkers who turn to soup kitchens, meals. Funds raised from the sale the event will feature classic cars food pantries and other emergency of those meals will help that orgaand motorcycles, with entries being food providers for assistance. Lonization to continue their mission judged in a variety of classes. All cally, their workload in Chautauqua of sending care packages to soldiers proceeds from the cruise-in will County has increased in recent serving overseas. directly benefit the Food Bank of months due to the recent closure of Other highlights on the agenda for WNY as the organization bolsters some longtime places of employment the event include the awarding of their ongoing efforts of distributing in our region. door prizes, musical entertainment nutritious food to those in need.

“In Chautauqua County we are cur- and other family-oriented activities.

“This is the third year for this event rently feeding nearly 13,000 people

“This event is outstanding because all of the proceeds stay right in Chautauqua County,” said Milligan.

“We wouldn’t have it any other way.

The community needs assistance and we will make sure that they receive it, especially during these difficult economic times for some families having to start all over. We encourage anyone who has visited us in the past and those who have never stopped by before to come on down to an absolutely wonderful event held in an incredible area that will benefit others who are truly in need.”

The Cross Roads Farm & Craft Market, which is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from now through December 20, is located at 6017 Sherman-Westfield Road in Westfield.

Registration forms for any automobile or motorcycle owners are available online at www.thecrossroadsmarket.com. For more information or if anyone has specific questions about the third annual Cruise Against Hunger, search “Cruise For Hunger” on Facebook or call (716) 935-6693.

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August

Let The Festivities Begin 46th Annual Fredonia Farm Festival to be held August 22-24 the diversification of entertainment.

Editor “We just continue to grow, at a time when so For 46 years, downmany other festivals are town Fredonia has shrinking or disappearplayed host to an ending,” said Thompson. of-summer celebration “I think one reason of crafts, food, family for it is that we have and fun. This year, the something for so many Fredonia Farm Festival, different age groups. taking place on August It’s for the whole fam22-24, promises to be ily, no matter what age an event that Fredothey are.” nians and visitors will This year’s festival is remember for years to no different. Of course, come. there will be the tradiThe Fredonia Farm tional favorites like the Festival has continued parade, the crafts and to enjoy a growing the food vendors. A few vendor and visitor years ago, Thompson count, something that introduced a movie festival chair Melissa night in the park on the Thompson credits to Thursday before the

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This year’s annual parade will take place on Sunday, August 24 as part of the 46th annual Fredonia Farm Festival. Contributed Photo.

festival (which is August 21 this year). This Continued on page 30

Buffalo Bill Cody, continued from page 26 9 a.m. with a westernthemed community parade featuring horses, antique wagons, classic cars and marching bands as participants march from the Jamestown Gateway Train Station. Following the parade, a bus will depart for the Chautauqua Institution at 11:45 a.m. for a full afternoon of lectures and tours, including talks about Buffalo Bill’s relationship with Teddy Roosevelt and time for boating, swimming and other recreational activities on the grounds.

A family dinner will be served from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Athenaeum Hotel and will

be followed by musical performances conducted by the Chautauqua Symphony from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Festivities will wrap up on Sunday, July 27 with a family ecumenical worship service at 10:30 a.m. and then a “chuckwagon brunch picnic” at 11 a.m.

“This is really going to be an exciting way to continue to honor the Cody Family legacy in Chautauqua County and showcase the area and all that we have to offer in Jamestown and the surrounding communities,” said Harkness. “We encourage anyone who wants to join in on the fun

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For more information on the International Buffalo Bill Cody Family Association Reunion, visit www. cody-family.org or call either (408) 221-8625 or (716) 483-3041.

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September

Paying Homage to the Grape Annual festival features four days of activities tend to their crops each year as well as the companies who process the harvest into products that are purchased and enjoyed throughout the year.”

A long-standing community tradiAmong the highlights of this year’s tion will continue this weekend as the Grape Festival include: Village of Silver Creek celebrates the - Opening ceremonies on Thursday, annual grape harvest in the form of September 18 starting at 6 p.m. with a four-day festival featuring various live musical entertainment and other family-oriented events. festivities designed to highlight the Beginning on Thursday, September start of the annual community-wide 18 and continuing through Sunday, celebration.

September 21, the 47th annual Silver Creek Festival of Grapes will celebrate - The traditional “grape stomping” on Thursday, September 18 at 7 p.m., alChautauqua County’s “Grape Belt lowing family members and friends to Region” and the area’s rich grape celebrate this truly unique procedure growing history through a wide variety of activities, competitions and of “turning grapes into wine.” special events.

- Amateur Wine Making Competition on Saturday, September 20 at 11 a.m.

“We are one of the longest running all-volunteer festivals around and take - Arts and Crafts Show on both great pride in hosting this annual Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, event,” said Lisa Romano, coordinaSeptember 21 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. tor of this year’s Grape Festival. “We - Farmers’ Market on both Saturday, hold the festival every year to help September 20 and Sunday, September promote and show our support for our 21 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. region’s grape industry by saluting and Other festival highlights include showing respect to the farmers who

By Daniel Meyer Star News Writer

amusement rides and concessions, wine tastings, a grape dessert contest and various other activities that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

“The Grape Festival is something that can be celebrated by different generations of the same family,” said Romano. “It is always great to see parents and their children having fun together and passing down traditions that will be continued years from now.”

This year’s Grape Festival will have a special focus on community when the annual Silver Creek Festival of Grapes

Parade steps off on Main Street on Sunday, September 21 at 1 p.m.

Among the marching units scheduled to participate in this year’s parade is a unique float dedicated to Lake Shore Health Care Center, the not-for-profit hospital that has operated in Irving since 1965.

Following many months of uncertainty over its fate, it was announced last month that the facility will remain open and the closure plan that was Continued on page 31

Fredonia farm festival, continued from page 29 year’s movie is Disney’s ‘Frozen,’ and promises to be a hit.

“I didn’t realize what a wonderful response we’d get for playing ‘Frozen,’” said Thompson. “We’ll be having Elsa come and sign autographs, which is a pretty big thing. If half of the folks come who have responded on Facebook, we’ll have way more than we ever expected.”

Other than that, the festival is mostly business as usual. One other ‘new’ event will be sponsored by the

North Shore Arts Alliance, an artistic adventure named the “Graffiti Community Art Project.”

“Anyone who can hold a brush can participate,” said Thompson.

Folks will help paint a giant canvas mural, which will be sealed and then sewn into wearable satchels.

This year’s entertainment will have the return of Terry Buchwald, a festival favorite Elvis tribute act on Saturday night. Friday night will play host to Breakaway, a local rock

and roll band who won the ‘Top Rock Band’ award at the Buffalo Music Awards in 2011, 2012 and 2013.

Additionally, there’s still some room for vendors, even though the

deadline has passed.

“We only have about five spots open, which is just great,” said Thompson. “We’re almost up to capacity.

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October

Bob newhart to Continue Legendary Laugh Legacy in Jamestown COMEDy LEgEND SCHEDuLED TO PERFORM SATuRDAy ans of all time.

“We are really excited to have one of the biggest comedy icons perform in Comedy legend Bob Jamestown because this Newhart will be the is just another example featured performer this of how our city embraces weekend at the 2014 and celebrates comedy,” Lucy Town Half Marasaid Journey Gunderson, thon & 5K Weekend, a executive director of celebration that features the Lucy Desi Museum numerous events taking & Center for Comedy. place over the Columbus “There certainly is a Day holiday weekend in buzz in the community Lucille Ball’s hometown for this rare opportuof Jamestown. nity to see Bob Newhart The 86-year-old Nefor what is sure to be a whart will be showcased performance that people on Saturday, October will remember for years 11 as part of a night to come.” of comedy at the Reg Newhart’s routine is part Lenna Center for the of the second annual Arts, with organizers Lucy Town Half Marathrilled that they were thon & 5K, which will able to schedule someone be presented this year considered to be one of

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Arena and The Lucy Desi Museum & Center For Comedy. In addition, Univera Healthcare will be the presenting sponsor for the weekend’s events, with local support provided by WCA Hospital, Jamestown Area Medical Associates, Jamestown Pediatric Associates, Shults Auto Group, The Legend Group, Northwest Savings Bank, Wegmans, Jamestown Primary Care and Time Warner Cable News.

Highlights of the weekend include a world record grape stomp attempt on Saturday at noon and an ice hockey game between the Southern Tier Xpress and the Pittsburgh Vengeance on Saturday

at 2 p.m.

A complete list of all the events taking place this weekend can be found online at www.lucyrace. com or by calling (716) 484-9800.

Newhart is a unique talent in that his world-renowned style of standup featuring his calm, collective and deadpan delivery appeals to both young and old patrons no matter where he performs. While known to many for his critically acclaimed television sitcoms “The Bob Newhart Show” and “Newhart” from the earlier days of his career as a comedian and lead actor, he has also gained fame with a younger generation for his supporting roles in the movies “Elf” and

“Horrible Bosses.” In addition, Newhart won an Emmy Award last year for “Outstanding Guest Actor In A Comedy Series” for his work on the hit television show “The Big Bang Theory.”

“Bob Newhart is an incredible performer and the reviews of his standup shows this year clearly reflect that he is still at the top of his game,” said Gunderson.

“He continues to sell out concert halls all across the country because of people’s admiration for his lifelong success in comedy.”

Newhart’s resume is lengthy and is decorated with numerous awards, including his receiving the Mark Twain Prize For American Humor

and being named as one of the Top 100 Greatest Stand-Ups Of All Time

by Comedy Central.

Besides the two television shows that featured his name, Newhart also appeared on the sitcoms “Bob,” George And Leo.” While he is known to many for his standup comedy routines and for being primarly a television star, Newhart did appear in a number of fi lms, including the war story “Hell Is For Heroes.” He also had roles in the comedies “Cold Turkey,” First Family” and “In & Out,” the war sattire “Catch 22” and the Barbara Streisand musical “On A Clear Day You Can See Forever.”

gRAPE FESTivAL, CONTiNuED FROM PAgE 30 fi led last year has been withdrawn.

The hospital, which is licensed for 35 in-patient beds and 120 long-term beds, has received permission from the New York State Health Department to remain open under its own management, a welcome relief to the many local residents who spoke out against the planned closure.

“What we will see with that float is an opportunity for representatives from Lake Shore to say thanks to the community for speaking out and being so vocal and at the same time giving the parade-goers a chance to thank hospital officials for staying open,” said Romano. “It will probably get quite emotional since that was such

a hot topic in the news over the past year or so.”

With a dedicated group of volunteers coordinating and organizing all of the activities this weekend, Romano thanks her team for coming together to make the festival happen and also wants to publicly express gratitude to

local municipal officials.

“The Village of Silver Creek has been incredible this year, just as they have in previous years,” said Romano.

“The mayor and the village trustees are so supportive and are gracious hosts for our wonderful festival.”

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Legendary sherman coach swanson set for CSHOF induction 1995-1997.

Chautauqua Sports Hall Of Fame Registered an 87-39 slate when he directed the junior varsity boy team from 1981-1988.

Mel Swanson, a 1972 graduate of Panama Central School and a 1977 Posted a 24-24 record in three seasons as the junior high boys coach graduate of Fredonia State, was an from 1990-1994. elementary school teacher in the Sherman Central School District for Crunch all those numbers and Mel's more than 30 years. combined record is a staggering His area of expertise was mathemat- 1,043-427. ics.

Swanson’s first few seasons at But even the best ''numbers'' person Sherman weren't exactly a success. His record as the girls varsity would have difficulty comprehendcoach those first three campaigns ing the success that Swanson has had while calling the shots from the was 10-32, including an 0-14 mark Wildcats' bench since the late 1970s. to start.

“I remember the first game we ever Entering the 2014-15 season — his won we were at Ripley and we had 37th year — Swanson has: maybe 20 people there and Ripley Posted a 570-206 girls varsity record, had maybe 40 or 50,’’ Swanson including nine 20-plus win seasons said. “The gym was so darn quiet and three trips to the New York that our practices are louder than State Public High School Athletic that now.’’

Association Final Four. In addition, he has won six Section 6 champion- But that all began to change in 1981-82 (12-9), followed by 20-win ships and three regional titles. seasons in 1982-83 and 1983-84.

Compiled a 304-136 record as SherThe rest is history. man's middle school girls coach.

But the father of four and grandPosted a 26-10 mark in three years father of seven isn’t slowing down. of coaching the junior varsity girls Although he retired from teaching from 1979-1982. in 2010, he’s still Sherman’s athletic Recorded a 32-12 mark in two seadirector and still coaches golf. sons as the varsity boys coach from Contributed Article

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By Nick Mendola Associated Press

Nicolas Deslauriers didn't even see his goal that ignited Buffalo's comeback victory over the New York Islanders on SaturMel Swanson day night.

With Buffalo down 3-0 early in the third period, Deslauri''I just can't believe it. It's gone so fast,'' said Mary Swanson, who met ers' wrister from the slot sailed through three Islanders before her husband while they were students at Jamestown Community Col- beating goalie Kevin Poulin. lege and together they will celebrate ''I heard it hit the post,'' Deslautheir 40th wedding anniversary in riers said. ''But I saw (Drew) April. ''It nice that his hard work, Stafford and (Brian) Flynn his thoroughness and his pragmatics putting their hands up, so I put have paid off. He's been at it a long mine up.'' time. ... He's a dedicated person to whatever he puts his heart and mind The goal was the first of three third-period goals in just over to.''

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Orton, Bills Beat Disinterested Patriots, 17-9 Dixon ran for another and the Bills beat the going-through-the motions Patriots (12-4), who already had clinched the AFC's No. 1 seed and a first-round bye and wanted to avoid injuries. New Safe on the sideline, Tom Brady watched the Buf- England next plays on Saturday, Jan. 10. falo Bills finish with their first winning record in The Bills (9-7) ended their string of losing sea10 seasons sons, matching their record in 2004. But they had Then he predicted the New England Patriots little else to play for after a loss to Oakland one would be just fine once their top players are back week earlier eliminated them from playoff conon the field in the playoffs. tention for the 15th straight season, the longest current NFL streak. ''I'm not worried about us lacking confidence,'' Brady said after playing just the first half in Buf- ''We had a winning season but we didn't go as far falo's 17-9 win Sunday. ''We've got a lot of good as we wanted to,'' linebacker Nickell Robey said. players.''

The Patriots held out their top receivers, Julian Kyle Orton threw for a touchdown, Anthony Edelman and Rob Gronkowski, but the plan to

By Howard Ulman AP Sports Writer

protect players wasn't entirely successful. Starting left tackle Nate Solder didn't return after hurting his knee late in the first half.

And after the game, coach Bill Belichick met with trainers about his own health. ''I had to spend a few minutes in the training room after the game, nothing serious, just a couple things to look at with the trainers and the doctor,'' Belichick said in a conference call after skipping his usual postgame news conference. ''It was no big deal. I don't want to get into it.''

The loss snapped several streaks: Buffalo's 0-12 record at Gillette Stadium, and New England's 35 home wins against AFC teams and 16 at home against any opponent.

Sabres Recap, continued from page 32 5 minutes for Buffalo, and Tyler Ennis scored in a shootout to give the Sabres a 4-3 victory and snap a four-game skid.

It was Deslauriers' fourth goal of the season, and his second in two games.

He also added an assist on Zemgus Girgensons' short-handed goal. ''I'm just putting the puck on net and getting lucky odd bounces,'' Deslauriers said. ''I'm not a guy who looks at my stats like that. It's more about finishing my hits and if I get a chance to bury one, I'll do my best.''

Chris Stewart also scored, and Jhonas Enroth made 17 of his 33 saves in the third period and overtime. ''I thought their goalie obviously elevated,'' Islanders coach Jack Capuano said. ''I mean he was good tonight, but he made some big saves when he had to and that's what you need to do when you win hockey games.''

John Tavares scored twice, and Nick Leddy added a goal for the Islanders.

Poulin was recalled from Bridgeport of the American Hockey League on Tuesday after Jaroslav Halak sustained a lower-body injury. ''I thought he gave us a chance to win,'' Capuano said about Poulin.

Buffalo overcame a 3-0, third-period deficit for just the second time in franchise history, and posted its first

three-goal comeback since a 6-5 overtime win against Toronto on April 3, 2012.

The Islanders scored on their second shot of the game when Leddy's slap shot from the left point beat a partially-screened Enroth.

Tavares made it 2-0 at the 11:56 mark with his 14th of the season.

The New York captain stole the puck at the left circle and caught Enroth deep in the goal with a high backhand flip.

Tavares added his 15th on a crosscrease pass from Josh Bailey at 15:05.

Poulin made a right pad save on Cody Hodgson's open one-time shot from the slot a minute later to keep the score 3-0.

Patrick Kaleta took a diving shot about 5 minutes into the third period, but Poulin was able to push it wide with his blocker.

That's when things starting clicking for Buffalo. ''A couple guys just turned it up a little bit more,'' Sabres head coach Ted Nolan said. ''Girgensons went to the next level, and can't forget about Stewart.''

Deslauriers ruined Poulin's shutout bid with his shot through traffic with 6:39 gone in the third.

Then, with Stafford in the penalty

Buffalo Sabres left winger Matt Moulson (26) stops at the goal crease as New York Islanders goaltender Kevin Poulin (60) keeps an eye on the action during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)

box on a goaltender-interference call, Girgensons scored his 10th of the season to make it 3-2.

The Buffalo center took a long pass from Deslauriers and held off Johnny Boychuk with his backside before wristing a shot past Poulin for a short-handed goal at 10:01. ''After the second we told ourselves in the locker room it was time to step up, pick it up and come back in the third,'' Girgensons said.

Stewart picked up a pass from Stafford 1:51 later, slipping the puck between Poulin's legs to tie it a 3.

The fans reaction after his goal was ''for sure'' the loudest Stewart's heard them. ''They were fired up,'' he said. ''As soon as we got that short-handed goal they were really fired up in the building and they really gave us a boost tonight.''

NOTES: Halak was placed on injured reserve, retroactive to Dec. 20. ... Sabres D Rasmus Ristolainen left the game with an illness just a minute into the second period. ... Grigorenko was recalled from Rochester before the game.

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Local Sports Schedule

HigH SCHOOL SPORTS SCHEDuLE Boys Basketball

Monday, Dec. 22 at Sherman, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 23 at Pine Valley, 7:30 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 5 at Maple Grove, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan 8 vs. Clymer, 7:30 p.m.

girls Basketball

Tuesday, Dec. 30 vs. Dunkirk, 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 6 at Clymer, 7:00 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 9 vs. Westfield, 7:30 p.m.

Bowling

Valley, 5:00 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 22 at Panama, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 6 vs.

Southwestern, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 9 vs. Falconer, 7:30 p.m.

Girls Basketball Saturday, Dec. 20 vs. Pine Valley, 6:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 29 at Pioneer, 1:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 2 vs. Clymer, 10:00 a.m.

Monday, Jan. 5 at Southwestern, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 8 vs. Falconer, 7:30 p.m.

Bowling

Saturday, Jan. 3 vs. TBA at Ripley, 10:00 a.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 6 vs. Portville, 6:00 p.m.

girls Basketball

Wrestling

Monday, Dec. 22 vs.

Forestville, 4:30 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 5 at Clymer, 4:00 Bowling p.m.

Monday, Jan. 5 at Fredonia, Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 3:30 p.m.

Randolph, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 6 at Falconer, 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 7 at Dunkirk, 3:30 p.m.

girls Basketball

Friday, Jan. 2 at JCC Shootout, TBA Saturday, Jan. 3 at JCC Shootout, TBA Monday, Jan. 5 vs. Dunkirk, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 8 at Salamanca, 7:30 p.m.

Boys Basketball

Saturday, Dec. 20 vs. Pine

Boys Basketball

Monday, Dec. 29 at Frewsburg Tournament, TBA Tuesday, Dec. 30 at Frewsburg Tournament, TBA Tuesday, Jan. 6 vs. Cassadaga Valley, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 9 at Fredonia, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 30 at Brocton, 7:00 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 5 at Cassadaga Valley, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 8 vs. Fredonia, 7:30 p.m.

Boys Swimming and Diving (w/ Fredonia, SC,

Forestville) None scheduled

Wrestling

Boys Basketball

Saturday, Dec. 20 vs. Buffalo Academy of Science, 1:00 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 29 at Cassadaga Tournament, TBA Tuesday, Dec. 30 at Cassadaga Tournament, TBA Tuesday, Jan. 6 at Dunkirk, 7:30 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 5 vs. Brocton, 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 7 at Silver Creek, 4:00 p.m.

Boys Basketball

Monday, Dec. 22 at Westfield, 7:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 29 at Cassadaga Tournament, TBA Tuesday, Dec. 30 at Cassadaga Tournament, TBA Monday, Jan. 5 vs. Panama, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 8 at Brocton, 7:30 p.m.

girls Basketball

Tuesday, Dec. 23 at Panama, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 2 at Chautauqua Lake, 10:00 a.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 6 vs. Brocton, 7:00 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 9 at Frewsburg, 7:30 p.m.

Boys Swimming and Diving (see Panama)

Monday, Dec. 29 at Catt.

Community Center, 9:00 a.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 30 at Catt.

Community Center, 9:00 a.m.

Saturday, Jan. 3 at Ripley Invitational, TBA Wednesday, Jan. 7 vs. Olean, 6:00 p.m.

Bowling

Wednesday, Jan. 7 vs.

Chautauqua Lake, 3:30 p.m.

Boys Basketball

Monday, Dec. 29 at Frewsburg Tournament, TBA Tuesday, Dec. 30 at Frewsburg Tournament, TBA Friday, Jan. 9 at Chautauqua Lake, 9:30 p.m.

girls Basketball

Monday, Dec. 29 at Frewsburg Tournament, TBA

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Tuesday, Dec. 30 at Frewsburg Tournament, TBA Thursday, Jan. 8 at Chautauqua Lake, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 6 at Olean, 7:30 F p.m. p

girls Basketball

B

Monday, Dec. 22 at Allegany- D Wrestling Limestone, 3:30 p.m.

N Monday, Dec. 22 at Randolph, Monday, Jan. 5 vs. Olean, 7:30 W 6:00 p.m. p.m.

S Monday, Dec. 29 at Catt.

Thursday, Jan. 8 at Dunkirk, 1 Community Center, 9:00 a.m.

7:30 p.m.

M Tuesday, Dec. 30 at Catt.

Saturday, Jan. 10 vs. St. C Community Center, 9:00 a.m.

Mary’s, 1:30 p.m.

T Wednesday, Jan. 7 at Boys Swimming and C Diving Southwestern, 6:00 p.m.

W Bowling (see, Dunkirk) F Tuesday, Jan. 6 vs. indoor Track and Field F Chautauqua Lake, 3:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 20 at Fredonia T Wednesday, Jan. 7 vs.

State, 8:30 a.m.

S Southwestern, 3:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 3 at Fredonia T State, 1:30 p.m.

B Wrestling M Monday, Dec. 29 at Catt.

4 Community Center, 9:00 a.m. M Tuesday, Dec. 30 at Catt.

C Boys Basketball Community Center, 9:00 a.m. W Saturday, Dec. 20 at Sherman, Saturday, Jan. 3 at Ripley F 2:00 p.m.

Invitational, All Day Tuesday, Jan. 6 vs. Pine Wednesday, Jan. 7 vs. Pine Valley, 7:30 p.m.

Valley, 6:00 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 9 at West Valley, Bowling 7:00 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 5 vs.

Saturday, Jan. 10 vs.

Chautauqua Lake, 3:30 p.m.

Sherman, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 7 at B girls Basketball Jamestown, 3:30 p.m.

M Saturday, Dec. 20 at Sherman, P 3:30 p.m.

M Monday, Jan. 5 at Pine Valley, H 7:30 p.m. p Thursday, Jan. 8 vs. West T Valley, 7:30 p.m.

Boys Basketball H Saturday, Jan. 10 vs.

Monday, Dec. 29 at FrewsburgF Sherman, 6:00 p.m.

Tournament, TBA S Boys Swimming and Tuesday, Dec. 30 at S Diving Frewsburg Tournament, TBA W (see, Dunkirk) Monday, Jan. 5 vs. Sherman, T Bowling 7:30 p.m.

W None scheduled Thursday, Jan. 8 vs. Maple g Grove, 7:30 p.m.

S girls Basketball T Monday, Dec. 22 at Pine M Valley, 7:30 p.m.

T Monday, Dec. 29 at FrewsburgT Boys Basketball Tournament, TBA T Monday, Dec. 29 at Bishop Tuesday, Dec. 30 at T Timon, 5:00 p.m.

Frewsburg Tournament, TBA W Tuesday, Dec. 30 at Clarence, Friday, Jan. 2 vs. Pine Valley, F TBA 7:30 p.m.

7 Saturday, Jan. 3 vs. Bennett, Tuesday, Jan. 6 at Maple B 4:00 p.m.

Grove, 7:30 p.m.

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LOCAL SPORTS SCHEDuLE, CONTiNuED FROM PAgE 28 Friday, Jan. 9 vs. Clymer, 7:30 p.m.

Boys Swimming and Diving None scheduled

Wrestling

Saturday, Dec. 20 vs. Olean, 10:00 a.m.

Monday, Dec. 29 at Catt.

Community Center, 9:00 a.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 30 at Catt.

Community Center, 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 7 vs.

Franklinville, 6:00 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 9 at Falconer Tournament, TBA Saturday, Jan. 10 at Falconer Tournament, TBA

Bowling

Monday, Dec. 22 at Sherman, 4:00 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 5 at Silver Creek, 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 7 vs.

Forestville, 4:00 p.m.

Boys Basketball

Monday, Dec. 22 at Orchard Park, 7:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 29 at RushHenrietta Tournament, 2:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 30 at RushHenrietta Tournament, TBA Friday, Jan. 2 at United Way Showcase, 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 3 at United Way Showcase, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 8 at Williamsville, 7:30 p.m.

girls Basketball

Sunday, Dec. 28 at Elmira Tournament, 3:15 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 29 at Elmira Tournament, TBA Tuesday, Dec. 30 at Elmira Tournament, 10:00 a.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 6 at Williamsville North, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 9 at Clarence, 7:30 p.m.

Boys Swimming and Diving

Monday, Dec. 22 vs. Hamburg, 6:00 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 2 at Orchard Park, 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 8 at Frontier, 6:00 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 9 at Williamsville North, 6:00 p.m.

indoor Track and Field

Saturday, Dec. 20 at Fredonia State, 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 30 at Fredonia State, 9:00 a.m.

Saturday, Jan. 3 at Fredonia State, 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 10 at Houghton, 10:00 a.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 6 vs.

Frewsburg, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 9 at Sherman, 7:30 p.m.

Wrestling

Monday, Dec. 29 at Catt.

Community Center, 9:00 a.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 30 at Catt.

Community Center, 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 7 at Salamanca, 6:00 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 9 at Falconer Tournament, TBA Saturday, Jan. 10 at Falconer Tournament, TBA

Wrestling

Monday, Dec. 29 at Dunkirk Duals, 9:00 a.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 30 at Dunkirk Duals, 9:00 a.m.

Friday, Jan. 2 at Niagara Falls, 9:00 a.m.

Saturday, Jan. 3 at Niagara Falls, 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 7 vs.

Frontier, 6:00 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 9 at Falconer Tournament, TBA Saturday, Jan. 10 at Falconer Tournament, TBA

Bowling

Tuesday, Jan. 6 vs. Dunkirk, 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 7 vs.

Fredonia, 3:30 p.m.

Boys Basketball

Friday, Jan. 2 vs. Silver Creek, 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 3 at Randolph, 5:45 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 5 vs. Brocton, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 8 at Frewsburg, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 10 vs.

Westfield, 4:00 p.m.

girls Basketball

Monday, Dec. 29 at Frewsburg Tournament, TBA Tuesday, Dec. 30 at Frewsburg Tournament, TBA

Boys Basketball

Monday, Dec. 22 vs.

Chautauqua Lake, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 2 at Randolph, 6:15 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 8 vs.

Westfield, 7:30 p.m.

girls Basketball

Tuesday, Dec. 23 vs. Clymer, 7:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 29 at Frewsburg Tournament, TBA Tuesday, Dec. 30 at Frewsburg Tournament, TBA Tuesday, Jan. 6 at Westfield, 7:30 p.m.

Boys Swimming and Diving (with Clymer) Tuesday, Dec. 23 vs. St. Francis, 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 8 vs. St. Francis, 6:00 pm ..

Chautauqua Lake, 6:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 22 vs.

Frewburg, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 2 at Frewsburg, 7:30 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 5 vs.

Forestville, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 8 at Ellicottville, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 23 vs. Brocton, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 30 at Catt.

Little Valley, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 6 at Forestville, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 9 at Ellicottville, 7:30 p.m.

girls Basketball Saturday, Dec. 20 at

Boys Swimming and Diving

(see, Dunkirk)

Bowling

Monday, Dec. 22 at Randolph, 4:30 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 5 vs.

Frewsburg, 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 7 vs.

Clymer, 4:00 p.m.

Boys Basketball

Saturday, Dec. 20 vs.

Forestville, 2:00 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 22 at Brocton, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 30 at Southwestern, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 3 vs. Frederick Law, 2:15 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 5 at Frewsburg, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 10 at Forestville, 7:30 p.m.

girls Basketball

Saturday, Dec. 20 vs.

Forestville, 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 30 at Southwestern, 6:00 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 2 at JCC Shootout, TBA Saturday, Jan. 3 at JCC Shootout, TBA Friday, Jan. 9 vs. Maple Grove, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 10 at Forestville, 6:00 p.m.

Boys Basketball Boys Basketball

Thursday, Jan. 8 vs. AlleganyLimestone, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 2 at Maple Grove, 4:30 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 5 vs. Bennett, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 6 vs. Catt. Little Valley, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 9 at AlleganyLimestone, 7:30 p.m.

girls Basketball

Monday, Dec. 22 vs. Global Concepts, 6:00 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 5 at Catt. Little Valley, 7:30 p.m.

Boys Basketball

Tuesday, Dec. 30 vs.

Sherman, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 6 at Chautauqua Lake, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 9 vs. Olean, 7:30 p.m.

girls Basketball

Tuesday, Dec. 30 vs.

Sherman, 6:00 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 2 at JCC Shootout, TBA Saturday, Jan. 3 at JCC Shootout, TBA Monday, Jan. 5 vs.

Chautauqua Lake, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 8 at Olean, 7:30 p.m.

Wrestling

Tuesday, Dec. 30 at Catt.

Community Center, 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 7 vs.

Falconer, 6:00 p.m.

Boys Basketball

Monday, Dec. 22 vs. Clymer, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 8 at Panama, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 10 at Maple Grove, 4:00 p.m.

girls Basketball

Tuesday, Jan. 6 vs. Panama, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 9 at Brocton, 7:00 p.m.

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Self-Proclaimed Expert Picks: Week 17 that the NFL doesn’t have a lottery system, but you get the idea). By falling totally flat against the third-string LAST WEEK VS. quarterback-led Texans, SPREAD: 9-7 (.563) Baltimore took itself out of LAST WEEK STRAIGHT the running for the division title. Now they’ll need to win PICKS: 9-7 (.563) this game and get some help SEASON VS. SPREAD: from San Diego to sneak in.

121-117 (.508) It’s not an impossible task, SEASON STRAIGHT especially the winning this PICKS: 148-89 (.624) game part. At home against a reeling Browns team, this This isn’t the way it was should be a cake walk. PICK supposed to end. There was VS. SPREAD: Browns supposed to be more drama headed into the final week of (+9). STRAIGHT PICK: Ravens. the regular season.

But then Philadelphia and Buffalo both lost what looked DALLAS COWBOYS like easy games on paper.

(11-4) at WASHINGTON Both teams are now eliminat- FOOTBALL TEAM (4-11) ed from playoff contention.

Tony Romo is not only The Broncos were supposed silencing his critics in reto win and keep the pressure cent weeks, but he’s actually on New England for the No. garnering some actual MVP 1 seed in the AFC. The Benconsideration. Now, maybe gals were supposed to lose I’m biased as a Packers fan, and keep the AFC wild card but Aaron Rodgers is the race exciting. None of that clear-cut MVP at this point. happened and now we know That doesn’t take away from almost every playoff team. the fact that Romo is having It’s just a matter of seeding. an amazing statistical season.

He’s also helping to make To the picks!

Dez Bryant a very rich man.

CLEVELAND BROWNS Bryant will probably get the (7-8) at BALTIMORE franchise tag if he doesn’t RAVENS (9-6) receive a new deal, but Dallas Johnny Manziel’s season is isn’t in the best cap situation, over. That was short lived, so it’ll be interesting to see though that’s not a complaint. what happens.

The NFL needs less entitled, Washington apparently still ego-crazy money grubbers, has a team, though you could not more. The Browns are have fooled me. At 4-11, this such a sorry organization season has to be considered that Rex Grossman turned nothing short of a disaster down something like $55,000 for the Football Team. And to wear their uniform for that’s just the product on the just one afternoon. The odds field. When you take into of him playing were slim to consideration the nickname none, but he wasn’t having situation, the Robert Grifthe stink of Cleveland orange fin III saga and the almost on him. This is Rex Grossguaranteed coaching firing man, folks. again, this season has been The Ravens picked the worst a complete nightmare for possible time to look like a Washington fans. lottery team (yes, I realize

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This game doesn’t have a whole lot of significance. It’ll be interesting to see how much Dallas starters play.

That’s about it. PICK VS. SPREAD: Football Team (+6.5). STRAIGHT PICK: Cowboys.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (10-5) at TENNESSEE TITANS (2-13) In one of the worst performances ever, Andrew Luck and the Colts were embarrassed in Dallas last week.

Of course, they’re already locked into the No. 4 seed in the AFC, so this is another game that simply doesn’t matter much. In fact, it’s almost more important for Tennessee, which can lock up the No. 1 pick in next year’s draft.

The Titans are almost assuredly picking in the top two and they’ll have an interesting decision to make. Clearly Zack Mettenberger isn’t the long-term answer at quarterback, but this team has so many needs, it might be a candidate to trade down and collect a haul of draft picks rather than just one stud player. If that pick is indeed No. 1, you can bet there will be teams calling about the rights to draft literally whichever player they want.

As for the game, one team doesn’t care and the other wants to lose. That won’t make for a watchable game.

PICK VS. SPREAD: Colts (-7). STRAIGHT PICK: Colts.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (3-12) at HOUSTON TEXANS (8-7) The Texans surprised the football world by knocking around the Baltimore

Manti Te’o will look to lead the San Diego Chargers back to the playoffs for the second straight year when they travel to Kansas City to take on the Chiefs. (AP Photo)

Ravens last week, but it didn’t do a whole lot of good after Cincinnati won on Monday Night Football. Once again, this game is really only important for draft position purposes.

The Jags actually had some big plays on Thursday night last week, albeit against the lowly Titans. Blake Bortles made some good throws and the running game looked explosive, too. Again, it was against arguably the worst team in the NFL, but that’s no matter. It might build these young players’ confidence and that could go a long way towards rebuilding this poor excuse for a franchise. I guess I have to pick this game. PICK VS. SPREAD: Jaguars (+9.5).

STRAIGHT PICK: Texans.

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS (9-6) at KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (8-7) Here’s a game with some

playoff implications. These two division rivals will be playing for a little something extra in Week 17 this year. If the Chargers win, they’re in.

If the Chiefs win, they’ll need Baltimore to lose. I think I got that scenario right.

Phillip Rivers had an unexpectedly good game last week. He’s five yards short of another 4,000-yard season.

That’s now two straight very good seasons for Rivers after a hiccup of sorts in the middle of his career. He’s still a tough player to figure out just how good he is, but it’s encouraging to see him play more consistently.

The Chiefs still have a stagnant offense and only a mediocre defense, but somehow they’ve won an awful lot of games over the past two season. With a record of 5-2 at home, they’ll be confident that they can do their part in keeping their playoff hopes alive. Jamaal Charles is just Continued on page 37

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NFL Picks, continued from page 36 21 yards shy of breaking 1,000-yard mark for the fifth time in his seven-year career.

He’s averaged over 5.0 yards per carry in every season as a pro. Yeah, this guy is good. PICK VS. SPREAD: Chiefs (-2.5). STRAIGHT PICK: Chiefs.

sion to make with the face of the franchise.

The Bears and Jay Cutler have been clashing all season.

There’s almost no way Marc Trestman keeps his job as head coach of the Bears.

When Chicago brings in a new leader, will he want to keep Cutler or get rid of him?

Will the Bears be able to find NEW YORK JETS (3-12) a trade partner with Cutler’s at MIAMI DOLPHINS insanely high salary or will (8-7) they just have to cut him?

The Jets came very close What’s Brandon Marshall (one point) from shocking the going to say when he has NFL foundation last week. some noodle-armed schlub They always play the Pats throwing him balls next tough, but I’m not sure anyseason? one expected the game to be The Vikings are in a simias close as it was. Rex Ryan lar (yet drastically different) is almost assuredly gone as the Jets’ coach, but good luck boat with Adrian Peterson. replacing him with someone The stud running back has was capable at giving the Pats famously been suspended this entire season thanks all they can handle. to a child abuse case. He’s Miami is out of the playoff appealed his suspension, race and has to be considered sued the league and done a massive disappointment everything he can to be a after climbing to 7-5 a few headache to both the NFL weeks ago and looking like and the Vikings. Yet there’s they’d be a contender. Two no denying his talent and straight blowout losses and his massive contract. Many then a miracle win over the teams would line up in the hapless Vikings later and Vikings cut ties, with Dallas the Dolphins have officially the most reasonable destinashown what they are — pre- tion. PICK VS. SPREAD: tenders. This home contest Bears (+6.5). STRAIGHT against the Jets was supPICK: Vikings. posed to be the cake walk game that got Miami in the playoffs. Instead, it’s just BUFFALO BILLS (8-7) at another meaningless Decem- NEW ENGLAND PATRIber game in South Florida.

OTS (12-3) PICK VS. SPREAD: Jets Darn. This was supposed to (+5.5). STRAIGHT PICK: be the highlight game of the Dolphins.

Bills’ surprise season. Instead, it’s just a totally meaningless CHICAGO BEARS (5-10) game for both teams. Talk about a total letdown. at MINNESOTA VIKINGS (6-9) The Patriots sealed the No. Both of these teams are going 1 when the Broncos were thrashed on Monday night. to be very fun to watch in So neither team has anything the offseason. They weren’t to play for. Nothing. So why fun to watch in the regular season, so it’ll be a nice break aren’t we seeing E.J. Manuel under center for the Bills? from the norm. Each franchise is going to have a deci- Wouldn’t it make sense to give the former first-round

Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks will be all smiles if they can knock off the St. Louis Rams on Sunday. (AP Photo)

pick some more live game action. If one of these two quarterbacks is going to be on the roster next year, it’ll be Manuel, not Kyle Orton.

The other story line for Bills fans is C.J. Spiller. Could this be the last time that we see Spiller in a Bills uniform?

His injury earlier this season will certainly hurt his free agent value, but he’s still an intriguing talent that I’d personally like to see back in Buffalo next season. Gosh I wish this game would have been what I was hoping for two weeks ago. Darn. PICK VS. SPREAD: Patriots (-5). STRAIGHT PICK: Patriots.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (9-6) at NEW YORK GIANTS (6-9) Is anyone else shocked that the Giants have six wins? In my mind, the Giants are one of the absolute worst teams in football. But hey, look at that, they’re borderline mediocre.

The Eagles totally blew their

season by losing to the lowly Washington Football Team last week. It’ll be interesting to see what Philly does about its quarterback situation.

Will Nick Foles be back? Will Mark Sanchez be back? Do they sign another veteran?

Do they draft somebody?

It sure looked last year like Foles was the future, but he regressed badly before breaking his collarbone halfway through this season.

I’ve talked about the Giants a ton. I’m so intrigued by their upcoming offseason.

Will Eli really be cut? Will Tom Coughlin be fired or asked to resign? These guys have brought two Super Bowl titles to New York.

They’re legends in their own right. Either way, this game doesn’t matter much. PICK VS. SPREAD: Giants (-3).

STRAIGHT PICK: Giants.

NEW YORK SAINTS (69) at TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (2-13) You have to be really bad to not be contending for

the NFC South title this year. Yet, here are the two teams that are actually out of it. The Saints came into the season with Super Bowl aspirations after signing a number of free agents and basically ruining their salary cap situation for the next several seasons.

The Bucs also came into the season with high hopes after hiring Lovie Smith as the new head coach and bringing in Josh McCown as the new quarterback. Neither of those moves have paid immediate dividends and now the Bucs are staring down the barrel of the No. 1 pick in next year’s draft. With Lovie at the helm, I have hope that Tampa Bay won’t screw up that high draft pick and this franchise might actually start to turn around.

But this is just another game in a lost season. PICK VS. SPREAD: Saints (-4).

STRAIGHT PICK: Saints.

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NFL PiCkS, CONTiNuED FROM PAgE 37 CAROLINA PANTHERS (6-8-1) at ATLANTA FALCONS (6-9) Well, it’s finally official. A seven-win team is going to host a playoff game again.

And yet people are clamoring for playoff expansion. Sheesh, people. Think about topics before you randomly start talking about them.

The Panthers once looked way out of the race, but have quietly won three games in a row, including a 41-10 beatdown of then first-place New Orleans. They barely squeaked by both Tampa Bay and Cleveland at home, however, so don’t get fooled into thinking this is a good team. No matter which team wins this game, they’re going to get crushed by Detroit or Green Bay, whichever team comes South.

The Falcons have to be considered the heavy favorites here. They actually have a good quarterback and some dynamic playmakers on offense. Steven Jackson is expected to miss this game with an injury, but honestly they don’t use him as much as they should anyway. His absence probably won’t be felt too much. This is a massive game. One team makes the playoffs. The other goes home. It’s that simple. PICK VS. SPREAD: Falcons (-4). STRAIGHT PICK: Falcons.

swer at quarterback that this team has searched for for so very long. I’m certainly not saying he’s not, but he hasn’t exactly lit up the scoreboard.

The Raiders’ season is about to end with a blowout on the road and they’ll be picking in the top five of next year’s draft.

Denver lost on the road in Cincy last week to lose any shot of the top seed in the AFC. That said, they’ll be perfectly content finishing 8-0 at home, earning a firstround bye and hoping that someone else can knock off the Patriots in New England because if this Denver team has to go to Foxboro again, the results will be similar to last time. Denver can’t afford to lose this game and risk missing out on a first-round bye, so expect them to pour on the points and try to get that offense back on track.

PICK VS. SPREAD: Raiders (+14). STRAIGHT PICK: Broncos.

for an explosive offense. If there’s one thing that San Francisco can still claim, it’s a solid defense. This offseason for the 49ers will be all about getting Colin Kaepernick right. He just signed that extension and didn’t live up to it by any stretch of the imagination.

The 49ers have given up on their coach and this season, but you know they’d like to end the season by knocking off one of their playoff-bound rivals. PICK VS. SPREAD: 49ers (-6). STRAIGHT PICK: 49ers.

There’s no way that Seattle misses out on a chance to clinch the No. 1 seed. There’s just too much at stake here.

PICK VS. SPREAD: Rams (+12.5). STRAIGHT PICK: Seahawks.

always playing in very close games. I can’t wait. PICK VS. SPREAD: Packers (-8).

STRAIGHT PICK: Packers.

CINCINNATI BENGALS (10-4-1) at PITTSBURGH STEELERS (10-5) It would take Oakland beating Denver, but the Bengals theoretically still have a shot at a first-round bye in the AFC playoffs if they win this game. This is another game where both teams are headed to the playoffs, but the winner of this game gets to host a playoff game while the other has to take to the road.

It’s actually possible (I think) that these two teams play each other in the first round of the playoffs. So how much of the playbook does either team show in this one?

Home-field advantage would be nice in the playoffs, but winning that second matchup would be even sweeter no matter where it takes place.

Antonio Brown has once again flown under the radar as one of the league’s premier receivers. He has an astounding 122 receptions for 1,570 yards and 12 touchdowns.

Those are eye-popping numbers and they’re bound to get better in this game. Big Ben has played maybe his best ball of his career, too. That said, I don’t think I’ve picked a Steelers game correctly all season. PICK VS. SPREAD: Bengals (+3.5). STRAIGHT PICK: Bengals.

DETROIT LIONS (11-4) at GREEN BAY PACKERS (11-4) Both of these teams are playoff bound, but there is a lot more at stake here than just bragging rights. The winner of this game gets a first-round bye and will host a second-round playoff game.

The loser of this game has ST. LOUIS RAMS (6-9) at to go on the road next week.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS The teams have a combined (11-4) eight losses. Seven of those eight losses have come on the Win and the Seattle Searoad. Yes, it’s pretty clear that hawks clinch the No. 1 seed both teams would like to be in the NFC and everything at home as long as possible in that comes with it. A firstthe playoffs. round bye. A home playoff game in the second round This is a game loaded with and the NFC Championship superstars on every side of the game should they get there. ball. It’s a matchup that has This is a team that is straight the potential to be a rivalry up rolling right now, so bank for years to come. The only ARIZONA CARDINALS on Seattle taking care of reason it hasn’t been a rivalry (11-4) at SAN FRANCIS- business. up to this point is because the CO 49ERS (7-8) Lions have choked so badly What could end up as a Barring a miracle, the Cardi- wrench in their plans is that late in the year and dropped nals are locked into either the St. Louis has made a habit of out of the playoff race. Aaron fifth of sixth seed in the NFL. beating the best teams in the Rodgers is on a record streak Yes, if Seattle somehow loses NFL this season. They’re a at home, so the Packers have to the Rams, the Cardinals sneaky dangerous team with to be confident in the friendly can climb back into that first- a defensive line that’s among confines of Lambeau Field. round bye territory, but that the best in the league. Clearly But the Lions beat the Packseems far fetched at the least. the Rams don’t have much ers earlier in the season, so Personally, I don’t really like going for them on offense, but it’s not like that team will be their odds of winning in San really neither do the Sealacking anything in the confiFrancisco even against a OAKLAND RAIDERS (3hawks unless Russell Wilson dence department. team that has checked out on 12) at DENVER BRONor Marshawn Lynch breaks This game is hugely imthis season.

COS (11-4) off a fluky 80-yard run. Why portant and should be a lot Apparently Ryan Lindley is teams don’t just put seven or of fun. The Packers have Oakland has won a few Enjoy this week's games, going to start under center eight in the box every time made a habit of destroygames recently, enough everyone. again for the Cardinals. That against this team I’ll never ing teams at home, but the to make people think that know.

Lions have made a habit of Derek Carr is indeed the an- hasn’t exactly been a recipe

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Golfer's

By Stefan Gestwicki Star Sports Editor

The Golfer’s Diary is a weekly column for golf lovers. I am entering my third season as a golfer, so I’m not sure I totally qualify as a novice anymore, but I’ll discuss different courses, weather effects, new equipment and more relating to the game we love.

No, I haven’t been out playing golf in the snow with an orange ball.

But I have been thinking about golf as I carried my clubs down into the basement this past week. I was thinking about what a great time playing golf I had this past season.

It’s just such a fantastic sport. It’s great to be outside and spending time with your friends. I get exercise by walking and I get to feel those competitive juices flowing, just trying to beat my own scores from previous rounds.

With a full disclosure, I’m not sure if this next part is a Polish thing or just a Gestwicki thing. My dad says that his father (my Dziadzia, of course) was a compulsive list maker. He kept track of everything.

My dad himself has the same… condition. Many of my six siblings inherited the same compulsion. But I don’t think there’s any doubt that I have it the worst. I keep track of everything. I once kept track of dice rolls for an entire year of board gaming. I use Microsoft Excel like a boss.

So to anyone that knows me, it should come as no surprise that I save all of my golf scorecards. Then this morning, I went through and created an Excel worksheet that gave me averages for each hole at both Cassadaga Country Club and Pinehurst Golf Club — the two courses that I played most often this season.

The results provided the statistical anomaly of the century. I broke every round into 9 holes, so I had

D i a ry

two separate entries for my 18-hole rounds. When I had both courses added up and divided, my average at CCC was 46.333 and my average at PGC was 46.333. That’s right. My average for both courses was exactly the same. All of those strokes. All of those rounds. All of those penalties. All of those lipped putts. All of those flubs, blades, slices, hooks, chunks, etc. One stroke anywhere is going to make those numbers different. The odds of both numbers being exactly the same are almost nonexistent.

It’s especially strange when you consider that I played Pinehurst much more often at the beginning of the season when I was still knocking the rust off. Therefore a lot of my early scores there are pretty pitiful. That drives those numbers up quite a bit with a 53, 51 and 50 in there. Of course, I had a 53 my fi rst round at CCC, so that didn’t help those numbers any. The point is, just think about how crazy it is that both averages are exactly the same.

The best thing about having these numbers is that, come next season, I’ll be able to say without hesitation that when I shoot a 45, that it’s better than average for me.

Of course, I also have it broken down by each individual hole. So when I bogey No. 3 at Cassadaga next year, I can say that it’s still better than I averaged during the 2014 season.

There were a number of surprises on my list. One of the biggest was No. 1 at CCC, where I averaged 4.9 on the par 4. In my head, I always start really slowly at that course, but apparently that’s not true. I have a seven and some sixes in there, but there are also a ton of pars and bogeys. It’s a significantly harder hole than No. 2, but I was nearly a half-stroke better on No.1 than No. 2.

No. 4 was my best hole on the

SPECiAL EDiTiON: THE yEAR iN REviEW

ber of rounds.

He beat me on two holes. I haven’t shown him the results yet, but I’m sure he’ll be able to guess which two holes those are. They’re holes that always eat me alive for some reason but he doesn’t have any problems with. Those two holes are No. 7 at Cassadaga, where I can drive the pond and then just fall apart, and No. 8 at Pinehurst, where again, I fall apart after driving the pond. I’m sensing a theme here.

Bryan’s numbers are misleading because he was so very bad at the beginning of the season, but by the end, was only a few strokes behind me each round. But with a bunch of 8’s and 9’s on holes at the beginning of the year, it’s almost not fair to print his averages. Just for sake of the article, though, I’ll say that the hole he came closest to averaging par on was also No. 7 at Pinehurst.

What do these numbers mean?

Well, nothing really. But it’s fun to track progress. Next year, I’ll be shooting to average 45 or so on each course. Or hopefully I can at least improve by a fraction of a stroke on each hole. I’m sad that golfi ng season is over, but I truly had an awesome time this year.

Apparently I was quite good at the par I’ll say it again, if you are a solo 3’s at Pinehurst. On No. 4, my average golfer or have a twosome that was just a touch over bogey at 4.05. would like to join Bryan and I for a The strange part is that I never birdied round, we both have pretty flexible this hole this year. Apparently I was schedules and would love to have on the green a lot because I had a mess some company out on the course. of pars, but no birdies. I’ll have to sink Remember that for next Spring and some putts next year. On the second be sure to send me an email. par 3, No. 7, I was significantly better at 3.48. That’s the closest to averaging Do you track your golf stats at all?

If you do, shoot me an email. I’d par I got on any hole at either course.

In 21 tries, I got two double-bogeys, six love to hear if you had any specific holes that you were awesome at or bogeys and 13 pars. I’ll take 10-over that ate you alive. par on a hole for the entire season. I wish I had some more holes like that.

Stefan Gestwicki is the sports editor of the Chautauqua Star. Comments on this arI also tracked Bryan’s scores. I ticle or any other can be directed to stefan. played all but one round with him this season (excluding tournaments) gestwicki@star-mediagroup.com. so we had basically the same num-

course. I averaged a 4.5 for the year, just a half-stroke over par. I never got anything higher than bogey, which is pretty astounding that I didn’t totally blow up the hole at least once. There’s even a birdie here, which was a startlingly rare occurrence this year.

To no one’s surprise, I was a full stroke over par on No. 6, the fi rst par 3. I was always super close, but never on the green with my tee shots here. Using a stroke to chip on and then two putt (at best) is a sure-fi re way to get some high numbers. Also of no surprise was that No. 8 was my worst hole on the course, where I averaged more than two-and-a-half strokes over par. The par 3 confounded me all season, to the tune of a 5.6 average.

Over at Pinehurst, the numbers weren’t surprising at all. It’s the course I played most often this season and I had similar rounds most of the time. There were certain holes that simply got in my head and killed my scores. On No. 1, a par 5, I averaged 5.5. Not too shabby, right? But then on No. 2, a par 4, I averaged 5.6. I recorded more strokes on the par 4 than I did on the par 5. That’s not how this game is supposed to work.

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Commentary: My Favorite Players All-Star Team

to the present. Also keep in mind that this is NOT a real All-Star Star Sports Editor team. Yes, clearly there have been better catchI read a lot of sports arers than Kendall in the ticles on the vast entity last 25 years (though that is the Internet. A not as many as you’d LOT of sports articles. think). But he’s MY So when I stumbled favorite player. Please across one that was a feel free to email me top-10 list of the Major your favorite player League Baseball Playlineups. I got some ers that have been hit awesome ones from with the most pitches friends and family. in their careers, well, I CATCHER: JASON couldn’t resist.

KENDALL — KenWhen I got to No. 5 on dall played for the Pithe prestigious list I got rates from 1996-2004, to former Pittsburgh the peak of my fallingPirates (among other in-love-with-the-sport teams) catcher Jason phase. I based my batKendall. This seeming- ting stance and style ly non-descript click of of play on Kendall the mouse gave me my (though oddly catcher idea for this commenis the one position I’ve tary as well as a very never played). But his entertaining Facebook approach at the plate conversation between (he twice led MLB in my friends and myself. at-bats per strikeout), his wide-open batting You see, Jason Kendstance, his intensity all is without a doubt and his leadership my favorite catcher were things that I of all time. In fact, there’s little doubt he’s tried to emulate. He’s one of eight catchers my second favorite to have over 2,000 player to ever put on career hits. When he a baseball uniform suffered a gruesome (more on that later).

But that got me think- ankle injury (seriously ing about which play- don’t watch it if you have a weak stomach) ers are my favorite at in 1999, I was devasother positions. tated. His speed for Therefore I give you a catcher is historic. the 2014 Stefan GestSince 1901, only one wicki’s Favorite MLB catcher has more than Players All-Star Team. his 189 career stolen A couple pre-game bases. And as will be notes here: I limited a common theme on myself to only players I this team, I had some have seen play. Other- awesome baseball wise I’d have Roberto cards of Kendall. That Clemente in right field, helped cement his spot Bob Gibson on the as my favorite Pirate bump, etc. Being 27 ever. Others considyears old, that give me ered: None. a range of about 1991 FIRST BASE: JEFF

By Stefan Gestwicki

Nomar Garciaparra waves to the crowd after being named the shortstop on my favorite players AllStar team. (AP Photo)

BAGWELL — Oh, Bags, was there anything you couldn’t do?

Perhaps the ‘killer-est’ of The Killer B’s for the Houston Astros throughout the midto-late 1990s and early 2000s, Bagwell had a trademark batting stance that looked like he was sitting on an invisible chair. Every child in America probably tried to emulate the way he came out of that crouch and attacked the ball. He clubbed 449 home runs in a 15-year career and was the 1994 N.L. MVP. He won Gold Gloves, hit for the cycle, stole bases and raked. Oh, and he had an awesome goat beard at times during his career. Others considered: Frank Thomas, Jim Thome.

SECOND BASE: JOEY CORA — Probably the first of the “What?!” picks on

my team, Cora earned his “fame” for me not on a Major League field but in my own front yard. My brother and I constantly played baseball (with a tennis ball due to the street and the house in close proximity to the field) and always had our lineups of real players. For some reason, I picked Cora as my second baseman a handful of times one summer. Well, he’ll forever hold the title of longest home run ever hit in the front-yard baseball league. The ball bounced once in the street just in time for a car to pass, sending the ball flying down the street. When we finally found it, the ball had traveled a good quarter-mile down the street and into a nearby creek.

Let’s see Mark McGwire match that. Cora is now a pretty good analyst on TV. Oth-

ers considered: Tony Womack, Roberto Alomar.

SHORTSTOP: NOMAR GARCIAPARRA — How I long for that golden age of shortstops when there was a legitimate debate among fans whether Nomar, pre-steroids Alex Rodriguez or Derek Jeter was the best in the game. I always sided with Nomar. Two of my brothers were Red Sox fans, but I don’t think that had anything to do with it. When a guy can hit .372, steroid era or not, I’m impressed. Plus who didn’t do his crazy pre-at-bat routine of tapping their toes and pulling on their batting gloves? I know I did. I still remember seeing him hit two grand slams in one game. He had a 30-game hitting streak as a rookie.

A series of injuries sapped Nomar of a lot of his power and we’re all left to wonder “What if?” with the Red Sox great. Others considered: Jack Wilson, Omar Vizquel.

THIRD BASE: CHIPPER JONES — This was perhaps the toughest call of any position for me.

For one, the Pirates haven’t had a truly inspiring third baseman for as long as I can remember. Pedro Alvarez is getting there, but I’m not that impressed by simply home runs. But Chipper is perhaps the second-greatest switchhitter ever (with No.

1 obviously Mickey Mantle). I’ve always admired switch-hitters anyway, but Jones was a cut above the rest. He was the key offensive cog for the Atlanta Braves during their dominant run.

There’s also something to be said for guys that remain with one team throughout their careers when more money was almost certainly available elsewhere. Others considered: Wade Boggs, Alvarez.

LEFT FIELD: RICHIE SEXON — Yes, Sexson is probably primarily known as a first baseman, but not when I became a fan of the 6-foot, 8-inch tall behemoth. He played for the Buffalo Bisons and then the Cleveland Indians as a left fielder. It’s easy to forget that he clubbed over 300 career home runs, including 45 in both 2001 and 2003.

He bounced around to a lot of different teams but I’ll forever remember two of his hits. First while a member of the Milwaukee Brewers when he hit a sure home run that struck the flag pole in center field at Minute Maid Park in Houston. The ball would have traveled something absurb like 450 feet but the flag pole is in play 420 feet away and the ball stayed on the field for a double. The other was when he was with the Diamondbacks and knocked out bulbs

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MLB Favorites, continued from page 40 (displaying his own face) on the scoreboard at then-Bank One Ballpark. Crazy power. Others considered: Brian Giles, Manny Ramirez.

CENTER FIELD: KEN GRIFFEY, JR. — Here he is, my all-time favorite player.

I find it hard to believe anyone will ever hold a candle to Junior. For the first 10 years of his career, it was almost a safe bet that “The Kid” would break Hank Aaron’s career home runs record and go down as the greatest player of all time. I could completely fill this sports section with Griffey, Jr.’s accolades, but here are a few: 630 home runs, 2,781 hits, 13x All-Star, 1997 MVP, 10x Gold Glove winner.

Not too shabby, huh?

His honey-sweet swing from the left side is (in my humble opinion) the prettiest stroke ever.

The effortless power, the mind-boggling defense, the charisma — Griffey had it all. Then came a trade to the Reds that was followed by years and years of injury and disappointment. He missed 260 games from 2002 to 2004. It still pains me that I was robbed of watching the greatest player of all time. And by all accounts, he was clean in a dirty era. It’s safe to say that I love me some Ken Griffey, Jr. Others considered: Andrew McCutchen.

RIGHT FIELD: ICHIRO SUZUKI — My hatred of the Yankees makes it tough

to put him on this list, but while with the Mariners there were few players that were must-see TV like Ichiro was. All the Japanese phenom did was come over to MLB and totally dominate. He won both the Rookie of the Year and MVP awards in this first season. He broke the long-standing singleseason hits record (a record that might stand for a long, long time).

He had 10 consecutive 200-hit seasons. His arm in right field was borderline insane. You always hear stories that Ichiro could have been a prolific power hitter if he wanted to also.

Apparently in batting practice he could launch home runs with the best of them.

But it’s hard to argue with his 2,742 hits, 472 stolen bases and .319 career average in the MLB. Add his 1,278 hits in the NPB and he has 4,020 professional base hits. Wow. Others considered: None.

ROTATION: PEDRO MARTINEZ, RANDY JOHNSON, BRANDON WEBB, TIM WAKEFIELD, FRANCISCO CORDOVA. BULLPEN: BILLY KOCH, JOEL HANRAHAN, BILLY WAGNER. Some obvious names on this list, but I’ll briefly explain some of the others. Pedro is an easy one. He had perhaps the greatest single season ever for a pitcher. The fact that he did it in 1999 at the height of steroid use is

• C: Jason Varitek • 1B: Mo Vaughn • 2B: Dustin Pedroia • SS: Nomar Garciaparra • 3B: John Valentin • LF: Manny Ramirez • CF: Ken Griffey Jr. • RF: Troy O’Leary • P: Pedro Martinez • My Mets-fan friend Dominic had an absurdly random team: • C: Mike Piazza • 1B: Andres Galaraga • 2B: Roberto Alomar • SS: Edgardo Alfonzo The closer on my favorite players All-Star Team? Billy Wagner. (AP Photo) • 3B: David Wright just amazing. Randy threw a no-hitter for came out of the bullpen • LF: Cliff Floyd Johnson is another easy the Pirates against the throwing gas. Appar• CF: Bernie Williams one. He’s among the Astros in 1997. ently he was kind of two or three greatest a jerk in real life, but • RF: Shawn Green The bullpen is an odd left-handed pitchers I still remember him array of talent, too.

• SP: Al Leiter ever. Watching him fondly. Hanrahan was Wagner would be the • CP: John Franco dominate hitters for closer on this team. He the Pirates’ closer for a two decades was truly few dominant seasons • Cubs-fan Dan had has one of the coolest a treat. Brandon Webb stories ever. He was a before being traded this pretty Cub-less was one of the best to the Red Sox. The team to offer: natural right-handed pitchers in baseball for thrower that was forced Pirates hadn’t had a a handful of seasons. truly great relief pitcher • C: Jason Kendall to start throwing lefty He did it in Arizona so after breaking his right in a number of years so • 1B: Todd Helton he largely flew unit was fun to have “The • 2B: Jeff Kent arm as a kid. Fast der the radar but his Hammer” at the back forward to his MLB sinker is one of the best career and he’s throwend of the bullpen. He’s • SS: Nomar Garciaparra pitches I’ve ever seen. another guy that grew a • 3B: Scott Rolen ing 100 mph heat with He made the best hitthat left arm. He struck great goatbeard during • LF: Luis Gonzalez ters in the game look his career. Hopefully he out 124 batters in just • CF: Jim Edmonds like fools at the plate. returns to form for the 74 innings in 1999.

Tim Wakefield was Red Sox in this upcom- • RF: Vlad Guerrero With 422 career saves, never truly dominant, • SP: Greg Maddux Wagner is fifth all time ing year. It’d be fun to but how could you not while just two behind see him have some suc• CP: Mariano Rivera like the knuckleball? fellow lefty John Franco. cess again after Tommy I had a blast researchIt’s unfortunate that Billy Koch is a far more John surgery. ing and reminiscing Wakefield will forever obscure name but he Here are some fun for this commentary. be remembered for the won me over in his brief teams that were subhome run he allowed career. He was another mitted to me by friends It sure made me miss 1990’s baseball though. to Aaron Boone in the guy that routinely hit and family: Steroids or not, that ALCS because he had triple-digits with his • My father-in-law said was a fun era. a stellar career. Corfastball. Known perdova is a name not too haps more for his facial he would just pick the 1998 New York Yankees. Who would be on your many fans probably hair than his statistics, Pretty solid choice there. personal favorite team? remember. His career Send me your lineup to Koch saved 144 over wasn’t long or glori• My brother gave me stefan.gestwicki@stara four-year span from ous, but he gave me 1999-2002. He was just his Red-Sox laden lineup mediagroup.com. one of my best baseball a charismatic guy that from his current location memories when he in Malawi, Africa:

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A Night To Remember Eight New Inductees Highlight Chautauqua Sports HOF Banquet

By Stefan Gestwicki Star Sports Editor

A continuous parade of talent made its way across the stage at the Lakewood Rod and Gun Club during the 33rd Annual Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet, Monday night.

The wonderful evening was highlighted by stories, laughs, tears and eight new inductees into the Hall of Fame.

The keynote speaker for the event was Sharon Robinson, acclaimed author and daughter of Major League Baseball legend Jackie Robinson.

“It’s my second trip (to Chautauqua County),” Robinson said. “The first time was a lot warmer. I was at Chautauqua Institution probably 10 years ago. This evening is a combination of two things that I love — sports and literature.”

The event kicked off with a cocktail hour that allowed all of the inductees to mingle with friends, family and fans that came to show their support on the special night. The club was packed to the gills as over 400 people came out to make the event a huge success.

It was the largest crowd ever for a CSHOF induction ceremony.

Before any of the inductees were introduced, the CSHOF recognized athletes from Chautauqua County that accomplished great things in the last calendar year. Those feats ranged from being named to First-Team AllState Teams like Jamestown football players Jake Sisson and Stephen Carlson to Highland Games World Amateur Champion Nick Kahanic of Falconer. A complete list of recognized athletes was printed in the Feb. 14 issue of the Chautauqua Star.

Each of the athletes was presented with a plaque from Sharon Robinson and their accomplishments were announced to a round of applause.

The first of the eight new inductees

into the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame was Westfield native Vincent Calarco. The World War II veteran turned 90 this past May and spent 50 years as a basketball referee, officiating games throughout the area. He also formed a semi-pro basketball team, the Calarco Trojans, which played in the Merchant League and eventually the Chautauqua County Basketball Association.

During his playing days at Westfield Academy, Calarco was a standout athlete in football, basketball, baseball and track. During his high school career he earned 15 of a possible 16 total letters.

Following Calarco was the posthumous induction of the great Geza Farkus. His award was accepted by Farkus’ son, Miki.

Born in Budapest, Hungary, Farkus developed a love and talent for the sport of gymnastics. He trained long, grueling hours before and after school growing up. He was selected for training with the Hungarian National Olympic team.

After being named to the Hungary Olympic team, Farkus competed in the 1952 Oslo Olympics and the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. He finished 15th in the All-Around in ’56 and his Hungarian team won a bronze medal.

At the time the team had the medals stripped for refusing the carry the Communist flag during the ceremony, but those medals have since been restored.

After coming to the United States in 1956, Farkus found a Hungarian community in Ohio and began coaching gymnastics at Kent State. He moved to Jamestown in 1960. He was selected as the YMCA’s National Coach of the Year in 1996 and continued to coach until his death at 69 in March 2002.

In 2004, the Geza Farkus Achievement Award was established by Stroup’s Gymnastics and is now given to a gymnast who has overcome situa-

Sharon Robinson, celebrated author and daughter of MLB legend Jackie Robinson, signs a copy of her book at the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame banquet. (Photo by Stefan Gestwicki)

tions that would deter most gymnasts from continuing to compete in the sport.

The next inductee to take the podium was Major League Baseball front office veteran and Jamestown native Dan Lunetta. Lunetta is currently the director of minor league administration for the Detroit Tigers but has previously served as director of team travel for both the Montreal Expos (now Washington Nationals) and the Cincinnati Reds as well as the Florida (now Miami) Marlins’ director of minor league administration and baseball operations. He’s also been the special assistant to the general manager with the Expos. He owns a World Series ring from his time with the Marlins.

But Lunetta got his start as a groundskeeper right here in Jamestown at then College Stadium in 1979.

“When I was a junior in college I needed a summer job,” Lunetta

shared. “I went to see Russ Diethrick, who was the director of parks and recreation for the city. He said there was an opening for a groundskeeper at the stadium. Little did I know that it would be the springboard for a 33year career in baseball. It worked out very well.”

He worked his way up the chain in Jamestown until he sat at the general manager of the Jamestown Expos before moving on to bigger and better things. Now, he’s part of the newest class of the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame.

“It really is hard to put into words,” Lunetta said of the honor. “I never thought I’d be here some day. The thrill of being here is as big a thrill as getting to the World Series. It means that much to me.”

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Vincent Calarco, 2014 inductee into the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, addresses the crowd at the induction ceremony, Monday. (Photo by Stefan Gestwicki)

Dan Lunetta gives his speech after being inducted into the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, Monday at the Lakewood Rod and Gun Club. (Photo

by Stefan Gestwicki)

Former LPGA golfer Cindy Miller accepts her induction into the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, Monday at the Lakewood Rod and Gun Club. (Photo by Stefan Gestwicki)

Newly enshrined Al Muck is congratulated by Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame president Randy Anderson, Monday. (Photo by Stefan Gestwicki)

and baseball, though baseball turned out to be his bread and butter.

He was signed by the Kansas City Athletics organization and played parts of four seasons in their Minor League system. He played with and against many future Major League ballplayers throughout his career.

Since that time, Muck has continued to put his talents on the baseball field to good use. He’s played on the Jamestown Old Timers for the past 20 years and played in the Roy Hobbs World Series for eight years — being named MVP in the 60-plus division in 2008.

“It’s hard work,” Muck said of the toll 60 years of baseball has taken. “When I first started playing Old Timers baseball I found out real quick that if you don’t do a lot of stretching, your body is going to tell you. I got some home exercises that I still do yearround to stay stretched out. The older you get, the harder you have to work so you don’t hurt yourself.”

Muck is also a long-time member of the board of directors for the Northern Chautauqua County Youth Hockey Association. He spent many years coaching and refereeing youth hockey as well as Little League and Babe Ruth baseball.

Former Fredonia sports star Tom Prechtl’s induction followed and his award was lovingly accepted by his son, Mark.

Prechtl was a star athlete in basketball, football, baseball and track at

Fredonia High School from 19501953. He led the basketball team to a perfect 18-0 season in 1953, a season the Hillbillies claimed the Section 6 championship.

He went on to play basketball at Niagara University. There he played with three teammates that went on to have enormous success in the NBA — Larry Costello, Hubie Brown and Frank Layden. He played games at Madison Square Garden, the Boston Garden and other major sports venues.

CSHOF Induction, continued from page 42 inducted into the Hall of Fame. She had the crowd laughing with stories of her family, her time on the Tour and her time on the reality show, Big Break III. Miller, born Cindy Kessler, was born in Dunkirk and now resides in Silver Creek. She didn’t start playing golf until she was 15, but proved to have incredible talent in the sport.

She played for the University of Miami golf team that won national championships in 1977 and 1978. After that, she won the 1978 New York State Women’s Amateur Tournament.

“I hate to say it but no,” Miller said when asked if there was ever a time when she knew she had the skill to make golf a career. “I’ve always been an underdog. I’ve always had to practice so hard. Maybe when I won the New York State Amateur. I just beat a girl on my golf team at the University of Miami. But I’ve always had to work hard.”

After playing a handful of years on the Women’s Professional Golf Tour and the LPGA Tour, Miller moved back to Silver Creek with her husband, PGA pro Allen Miller, and started teaching golf at the Wehrle Golf Dome in Williamsville.

She was named among the Top 50 Teachers in the Country by Golf For Women Magazine. In 2010, she was named the LPGA National Teacher of the Year.

“No are you kidding,” she laughed when asked if teaching came naturally

to her. “I married a guy that was a student of the golf swing. I asked him to marry me because I figured I could get free lessons. Now 32 years later I’m better. So that was a smart move, wasn’t it?”

Miller was featured on Golf Channel’s Big Break III: Ladies Only in 2005.

She was 48 years old at the time and competed against women in their 20s and 30s. Nevertheless, Miller made it to the top-3 on the show and became one of the most popular women ever on the show.

“That was so much fun,” Miller said of the show. “I couldn’t believe I got picked to be on the show. It was definitely scary, intimidating and probably the most fun I’ve had in my life.”

Al Muck, a Forestville sports legend, was the next man to the podium to receive his honor.

“When I got the phone call it was complete surprise and shock,” Muck said about being inducted into the Hall. “The first thing I said was ‘I think you have the wrong number.’ At first I was kind of embarrassed. I felt like I don’t belong with famous people like Cindy Miller and Dan Lunetta.

Then as time went on and I received more and more cards, phone calls and congratulations from people in the public contradicting that feeling, I started to feel like I do belong and it’s a great feeling.”

Muck was a dynamic athlete in high school. He helped Forestville to numerous titles in football, basketball

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Mark Prechtl accepts the award after his late father, Tom Prechtl, was inducted into the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, Monday. (Photo by Stefan Gestwicki)

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Southwestern coaching legend Tom Priester addresses the crowd after being officially inducted into the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame. (Photo by Stefan Gestwicki)

Former Forestville softball star Ryanne Dugan receives her award from Sharon Robinson, Monday at the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame banquet. (Photo by Stefan Gestwicki)

CSHOF iNDuCTiON, CONTiNuED FROM PAgE 43 Prechtl taught elementary school at Chautauqua and was employed in the Jamestown School district for 30 years. He worked with YMCA-based programs involving sports and education and was known for volunteering countless hours to help provide young people the opportunity to enjoy sports.

Prechtl passed away in 2008 but will forever be remembered as the great man that he was.

Southwestern coaching legend Tom

Priester was the seventh inductee in the Class of 2014.

Priester was a coaching fixture for 45 years at Southwestern. His cross country teams became legendary and were Division 1 champs in 2000, 2001 and 2005. His girls teams were league champs from 1985-1987 and again in 1989.

He had 28 different runners compete in the state championships. He helped coach two-time state champion Brian

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Hull to the pinnacle of success in 1973-74.

While cross country was where his teams had the most success, he also coached track and field, tennis, boys volleyball and bowling during his coaching career.

Also on his long list of accomplishments is a distinguished track and field officiating career. He has officiated NCAA Division I, II, and III championship meets and even officiated a pair of U.S. Olympic trials. He won numerous awards for his service to the sport of track and field.

Of course, Priester was an athlete himself, playing four years of soccer at Slippery Rock University and competing in all levels of softball for more than 40 years in Jamestown and North East.

The final inductee was John “Jack” Wigley, who is considered by more than a few people to be the greatest athlete to ever come out of Chautauqua County.

The late, great Wigley was a star athlete in not two, not three, not four, but five sports — football, basketball, baseball, track and volleyball. His long jump record of 22-feet, 2-inches still stands at Southwestern more than 60 years after he set it.

He signed a contract with the New York Giants (now San Francisco Giants) organization after high school.

He played in the Minor Leagues from 1953-55. After serving in the Army for two years, he decided to pursue an education rather than attempt to continue his baseball career.

He and his wife moved to San Diego

where he joined the coaching staff at La Jolla Country Day School, where he was a math teacher and coach for the next 34 years. His teams won many accolades and he became the first coach ever inducted into the LaJolla Country Day School Hall of Fame in 1996. Then in 2001, Wigley was inducted into the San Diego Hall of Champions.

Wigley’s wife Carolyn flew in from San Diego and accepted the honor on behalf of her husband. Many of Wigley’s former teammates and friends were present at the ceremony.

A long-time friend, Tony Barone, gave a touching introduction for the legendary athlete.

After all eight inductees were honored, Robinson enthralled the crowd with stories of her father and family.

“When you’re young, you just want him to be dad,” she noted. “He played that role very well. You certainly know there’s a difference because you go out in public and people are always talking to him and wanting his autograph.

I knew about the baseball years, but that wasn’t my focus.”

Certainly congratulations go out to the eight new inductees and their families. The Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame is ran by a board of volunteers and all of those individuals should be commended as well. The Hall is located 15 West 3rd Street in Jamestown. It’s open noon-3 p.m. every Monday-Friday.

NOTE: Press releases from the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame contributed to this article.

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qualified players. Perhaps Harbaugh simply forgot about Jerry Rice, Tim Star Sports Editor Brown, Andre Reed and the 63 acThe Howard Simon Show on WGR tive players with a better catch percentage than Crabtree. Or perhaps was on in my truck on the way to Harbaugh was just falling into the work the other day. Simon and Jerpattern of overusing hyperbole. emy White were discussing Florida State’s national championship win As a sports writer I can understand over Auburn in college football. announcers and writers trying to come up with new, exciting ways to That in itself isn’t interesting, but describe plays and players. Simply one of them pointed out that at saying a player is great no longer halftime of that game, one of the color commentators called Auburn’s stacks up. You have to say they’re lead “unbelievable.” Then after FSU the greatest of all time to get noticed. It’s reached the point where came back to win, he called the words like “unbelievable” and comeback “unbelievable.” Correct “greatest” have almost lost all meanme if I’m wrong, but aren’t both ing. things very believable? I mean, they happened. We saw them hapThere are acceptable times to use pen. How are they “unbelievable” hyperbole. For instance, calling the exactly?

Indianapolis Colts’ 28-point secondhalf comeback against the Kansas Perhaps the announcer simply City Chiefs “historic” is absolutely has a limited vocabulary. Perhaps fitting. It was the second biggest he doesn’t know what “unbelievable” means. Someone should have comeback in the history of the National Football League. That’s pulled out the Inigo Montoya line from ‘Princess Bride’ when Vizzini historic. keeps saying “inconceivable.” A I guess the biggest problem I have is quick retort of “I do not think it when games and players are dubbed e means what you think it means” GOAT (greatest of all time). Com- would have been legendary. paring Peyton Manning to someone like Johnny Unitas isn’t even fair.

I digress, but that topic got me Of course Manning is going to have , thinking. Hyperbole — a figure the better numbers. The game has of speech in which exaggeration is changed significantly since the days used for emphasis — is very much of Johnny U. I know everyone loves overused in the sports world. San to believe that nothing in the past Francisco 49ers head coach Jim could possibly be better than what wHarbaugh just called wide receiver we have today, but in sports that’s Michael Crabtree the “greatest catcher of all time.” Really? Michael simply not true. . Crabtree? The guy that has dropped In football it seems we’re always try5.9 percent of his passes since 2009, ing to dub Manning or Tom Brady a number better than only five the GOAT. In basketball people are

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Does it matter who the greatest of all time is? LeBron James (left) and Michael Jordan (right) are both legends. Can’t we just enjoy greatness? (AP File Photos)

always looking for compare guys like Kobe Bryant or LeBron James to Michael Jordan. In hockey, Wayne Gretzky is without question the best player ever, but still it seems we’re always looking for the ‘next’ Great One. It seems only baseball truly embraces the past. If anything, baseball fans seem intent on not believing any player we have today could possibly match up with Willie Mays, Mickey Mantle, Rogers Hornsby or others from past eras. Stats have increased and decreased through different eras, but the game essentially remains the same. There won’t ever be another Babe Ruth or Walter Johnson, so we’ve stopped looking.

Yet baseball is not without fault.

Usually it’s on the defensive side where people get carried away. It seems every year we are treated to “the best catch of all time” when an

outfielder robs a home run. Pardon me, but does everyone’s memories get erased of great defensive plays every offseason? It’s just silliness.

I just wish people could watch and enjoy sports without needing to see something “unbelievable” on a playby-play basis. I wish people could enjoy watching great players without needing them to be the GOAT. I don’t need every round of the NFL playoffs to be “the most exciting weekend in the history of the NFL.” I’m sure if I looked back at my past columns I would find hyperbole littered throughout my writing. It’s an easy habit to fall into. That doesn’t mean I have to like it. I’ll try to be better about it in the future because hyperbole is literally the worst thing to ever happen in the history of the universe.

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State Champions Chautauqua Lake Lady Thunderbirds Claim Class C Championship

By Stefan Gestwicki Star Sports Editor

All season long the Chautauqua Lake Lady Thunderbirds basketball team has found little resistance on the court. With only one loss — which seems like a lifetime ago now — and riding a 19-game winning streak entering the Final Four, the girls had all the confidence in the world.

As it turned out, there wasn’t a team in New York State that could stand up to the Lady Thunderbirds’ combination of size and speed as Chautauqua Lake captured the school’s first ever state championship.

The title was clinched with a 47-36 win in the championship game over Hoosic Valley of Section 2, Sunday at Hudson Valley Community College.

Chautauqua Lake’s dynamic duo of forwards — Jenna Einink and Ashton Albanesius — was borderline unstoppable in that game with each of the juniors recording a doubledouble. Einink was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player with 11 points and 15 rebounds.

Albanesius actually had better stats with 16 points and 16 boards in being named to the All-Tournament team.

Perhaps Einink’s biggest contribution came in the game’s opening minutes. Hoosic Valley’s Laura McGreevey hit a pair of threepointers that gave the Lady Indians a 6-0 lead in the blink of an eye.

But Einink fought hard for a pair of baskets inside that cut that lead to two points and gave the Lady Thunderbirds the confidence that they could keep pace with Hoosic Valley.

Chautauqua Lake’s senior guard Tara Hunt ended her high school basketball as a Class C state champion. (Photo by Stefan Gestwicki)

Chances are pretty good that when you get a combined 27 points and 31 rebounds from your forwards, your odds of winning go up dramatically.

Of course, it wasn’t simply a twoplayer effort for Chautauqua Lake.

Senior Ashley Moulton ended her high school basketball career in stellar fashion, pouring in eight points and grabbing five rebounds on her way to winning the Sportsmanship Award.

The Lady Thunderbirds also received great play from the guard combination of Tara Hunt and Courtney Hewes. While the pair only combined for nine points, they were responsible for guiding an effective and efficient offense while also playing lockdown defense.

Hunt is Chautauqua Lake’s only other senior. Going out a state champion will be a memory Hunt and Moulton will cherish forever.

In the semifinal game on Saturday,

just three points and was forced into five turnovers.

Hewes was just as dominant on the offensive end with 19 points to go with six steals. Hunt distributed nine assists while also collecting a pair of steals and five points.

Moulton was steady as always with six points and 11 rebounds.

Even missing chunks of time with two quick fouls, Einink was able to tally 12 points, 16 rebounds and six steals. Albanesius also reached double-digit points with 11 to go with five boards.

Sam Lisikatos was the main offensive weapon for Haldane with 22 points, including five threeChautauqua Lake’s Ashton pointers. Though many of those Albanesius was named to the Allpoints came in the closing minutes Tournament Team after putting up a combined 27 points and 21 rebounds when the game was already well in the two games last weekend. in hand for the Lady Thunder(Photo by Stefan Gestwicki) birds.

While there’s no question the loss the Lady Thunderbirds pounded of Hunt and Moulton will hurt Haldane in all facets of the game and ended with a convincing 61-39 next year’s team, the Lady Thunderbirds will almost certainly win to earn the trip to the finals. enter the 2014-2015 as a threat to It was the guard combo of Hewes repeat as state champions. Hewes, and Hunt that set the pace in this Einink and Albaneius were Chauone as Albanesius and Einink both tauqua Lake’s three best offensive found themselves in foul trouble. players this season and each of Hewes did all she could to put the them has the drive to improve so game away early in the second the team could actually be better quarter. She buried a three-point next season — a scary thought for shot and then took a turnover the any team that thinks to oppose other way for an easy bucket and them. a 23-12 lead. By halftime, the Head coach Eric Schuster, the Lady Thunderbirds were up 37-16 players, the assistant coaches, the and had visibly def lated the Lady parents and the legion of supportBlue Devils with their aggressive ers that made the drive to Troy all play. deserve props for bringing a state Haldane’s Allie Monteleone had championship back to Mayville. been averaging more than 20 Congratulations to the Chautaupoints per game this season and qua Lake Lady Thunderbirds! was a key factor in Chautauqua Lake’s game plan. Well thanks to the stif ling defense of Hunt and Hewes, Monteleone finished with

1-Ball tournament Raises Awareness, money For A Cause

By Stefan Gestwicki Star Sports Editor

Just about everything went perfectly at the 1 Ball Tournament For Testicular Cancer in Frewsburg on Saturday.

There were 20 teams and throngs of spectators gathered at Carroll Town Park to help raise awareness and funds to battle testicular cancer through the power and fun of a WIFFLE ball tournament.

“We can fit 24 teams but I’m very excited about 20 teams,” tournament chairman and cancer survivor Ben Lindquist said. “We had 16 last year so we’ve had growth. We have at least four or five teams that aren’t here today because they had weddings or other commitments but they’d rather be here than where they’re at. s “I bet we have at least 10 returning teams,” he continued. “Returning players is really the thing. Sometimes someone who played last year will split up and form their own team. I know we have our first-place and second-place teams from last year. The exact same teams are back. They’re saying ‘we’ll meet you in the championship game.’ The champions wore their hoodies that say ‘1 Ball Tournament Champions’ on them.

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registration this morning.”

The park was quite a scene.

Six fields were set up with five of those being used for bracket play and the sixth being used for a home run derby.

“I had five people helping me during setup and we got everything measured and set up,” Lindquist added. “The snow fence was courtesy of Tractor Supply Co. last year.

We were able to use most of that from last year. It only took about two-and-a-half hours to set up all the fields and paint the lines and all that.”

The tournament raised money through registration fees, sponsorships and raffles to be donated to the Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation. The first tournament raised over $4,000 and this year was even bigger.

“We got some great raffle donations,” Lindquist noted.

“We’re raffl ing off a signed Cody Hodgson jersey that was sent to us by the NHL. The Buffalo Bills sent us a couple autographed 8x10s from Fred Jackson and Kyle Williams. RS Motors gave us a one-year R-Rewards, a value of over $600. The water, Gatorade and pop was all donated by Pepsi Bottling, Co. and Arthur R. Gren.”

Another exciting note from the tournament was the wide area that teams came in from. Players came in from Erie, Pa., Mount Jewett, Pa. and Olean, increasing the awareness and reach of the tournament and its message.

“It’s all about having fun

and raising awareness about testicular cancer,” Lindquist concluded. “People are having fun. I’m having fun.

It’s just a beautiful, gorgeous day. I couldn’t ask for anything more.”

Apparel featuring the 1 Ball logo is available for purchase through the tournament’s

Facebook page and The Jock Shop. For more information on this year’s tournament as well as updates on upcoming events, be sure to check out the tournament’s website at www.1ball4tc.com and like the Facebook page ‘1 Ball Wiffle Ball Tournament for Testicular Cancer’.

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the perfect tribute

8TH ANNuAL JOE kARNES MEMORiAL SOFTBALL TOuRNAMENT HONORS gREAT MAN Even if he wasn’t related to anybody, he was always still out there.

Star Sports Editor He was always so positive in his coaching."

If there was ever a doubt that Joe Karnes was, and still is, one of the “I think he would be ecstatic about most revered men in Dunkirk, the this. He would love it. He’d defi8th Annual Joe Karnes Memonitely be out there coaching.” rial Softball Tournament certainly Shannon Harrington, played quelled those doubts. softball under Karnes: Players numbered in the hundreds “Mr. Karnes is someone that I have with 17 teams taking part in the so many fond memories of. The double-elimination tournament. fact that he donated so much time Spectators came in droves to both not just to his own family’s teams, watch the action and honor the but to so many of the community’s memory of a great man. The smell teams is amazing. I include him of chicken barbecue, the shouts of on the list of male role models in excitement and plenty of laughs my life. If my child plays a sport fi lled the air surrounding the three someday, I can only hope they get fields used for play. to have someone like Mr. Karnes There was no shortage of people on in their life. He’s honest, funny and hand that were affected in a wholly one of the kindest people I’ve ever positive way by Karnes. Everyone met in my whole entire life.” was anxious to share their thoughts. “The best part of him as a coach is Here is what some of them had to that he wanted you to win and he say: would always help you get there, Angela Pucciarelli, played but if you didn’t, it was never a both softball and basketball problem. He’d be there saying, under Karnes: “Good job. You’ll get ‘em next time.” He’d say something funny to “Mr. Karnes always made everylife your spirits. That was the best thing fun. While he was trying to part about him.” teach the game, he wanted us to be having fun. My dad coached with “He would love this. He would him and it was such a great atmobe cracking up laughing at all of sphere. We never felt like it was a us running around out there. He chore going to practice. We always would be out there throwing his fed off of his energy." wild trick first pitch that he would always toss in there at Little League “He would love (this tournament). practice. I’m sure he would have a I think he would be humbled and team he would be coaching.” would be upset that everyone is making such a big deal about him. Molly Frey, former softball He would really be touched. Every player: person that is playing in this tour“Mr. Karnes was so influential in nament, he touched their lives in the community. He cared so much some way or another. He’d be really about us kids, especially the girls touched that everyone is still supplaying Little League and All Stars. porting him and his family.”

It’s nice for us to come out here and Amanda Mazurek, played soft- pay this tribute to him.” ball under Karnes: “He’d be overwhelmed by the sup“He was always the best coach. He port here. He’d feel so honored. loved softball. He loved coaching.

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He’d love it. I bet he’d be out there coaching a little bit.”

Amy Coniglio, played softball under Karnes: “It was our 9-10 year-old All Stars and we were pretty far along in the tournament. I left my hat back in Dunkirk. Mr. Karnes ended up giving me a brand new hat because I was crying. And one time I lost my glove and he ended up buying me a new glove. He was one of the best guys I’ve ever known. He was an awesome first coach.”

“He would absolutely be so excited that everyone is celebrating his life. He was such a happy guy. He would do anything for any one of us kids.”

Erica Cole, played softball and basketball under Karnes: “He was my fi rst Little League coach and my fi rst basketball coach at (Northern Chautauqua Catholic School). We had so many fun times. He had that big old van that could fit the whole team.”

“He was just a great guy and he always made every player feel like they were the best.”

“I think he’d be speechless, but I know he’s still looking down on us now. I know he’s still here with us.”

Amanda Westling, played softball under Karnes: “He was my coach for eight years.

He was the most kind-hearted man.

He was like a father to everyone.

He was so supportive and he gave everything he had to his team and to the kids.”

“I think he’d be right out there playing or umping. He’d be right in the thick of it, for sure. He’d bring his team down in his big van with all the seats out. We’d all be piling in.”

Adam Karnes, Joe Karnes’ son: “Honestly. I think he would be a little embarrassed by all of this. He would be very humbled. He would think this is silly and it can’t be for him. To me, it’s incredible. It really tells me what our community thought of my dad. It’s very humbling. It’s an honor that hundreds of people come out to play in this tournament every year. It’s a lot of fun. It’s really nice that people do this for my dad.”

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tennis Coach takes Long Journey to Fredonia

the fairgrounds,” she stated. “Then two days a week we do Insanity, which is a tough fitness proStar Sports Editor gram. Otherwise we wouldn’t have anything to do the other two days. We’ve had one outdoor It’s probably safe to assume that when Lisa practice this year.

Johnston was growing up in Australia, she never imagined herself as the boys’ tennis coach and “We basically play our games in three weeks,” physical education teacher at Fredonia High Johnson continued. “There’s not much time for School. kids to improve. It’s always been that way. I feel like they should start the season later and finish later.

Of course, that’s exactly what happened.

Track goes into June and baseball goes longer. I’m Johnston met her husband, Steve, while playing not sure why tennis has to be so quick. To play five in a tennis tournament in her native Australia. games in five days — how do you actually imSteve just happened to be from Brocton and in prove?”

Australia on a teacher exchange program.

Those obstacles have done little to slow down “The first time I came (to the United States) was on Fredonia’s tennis program, however. Johnston a tennis scholarship to Youngstown State Univerhas done a nice job recruiting athletes that play sity,” Johnston explained. “I played No. 1 singles Fredonia boys’ tennis coach Lisa Johnston gives sports in the fall and winter seasons, but didn’t her team a last-minute pep talk before their match there for a year and won all of my matches. have a sport for the spring. Those players often in Dunkirk. (Photo by Stefan Gestwicki) “Then basically every six years we switched fall in love with the sport, a fact that Johnston is countries,” she continued. “We lived in Australia very proud of. then we moved back here, then we moved back “A lot of schools’ numbers have dropped so low,” to Australia and then we moved back here. It was home.” she said. “So many kids just play on their cell time to go back a few years ago, but we stayed.”

There’s a good chance that Johnston will get phones or want to make some extra money. I still As a dominant tennis player, the next logical the opportunity to expand her coaching career have 16 boys on the team this year. We’ve kept step is to become a tennis coach. It’s a role that next school year. Right now, she only coaches our numbers up and we’ve kept the interest. That’s Johnston took on early.

Fredonia’s boys’ team, but longtime girls coach more important to me than individual success.

Mike Hirschbeck recently retired and Johnston is “I started coaching when I was 15 years old,” “My goal is to keep the numbers,” Johnston added. she said. “Someone I knew was running summer hopeful that she’ll get to take on that new role.

“I would like to get the kids involved in winter tencamps for kids wanting to learn to play tennis.

One added benefit Johnston has enjoyed over the nis at Floral Hall. That’s definitely a goal. Maybe I’ve always loved kids and it seemed like the right past few years is the opportunity to coach her we could run a league there on Sunday afternoons thing to do.” son Nick, who is now a senior and plays No. 1 for kids that aren’t doing a winter sport and have singles.

Dunkirk involved as well.”

A coach’s philosophy often comes from their own past coaches from their playing careers. Johnston is “We’re a tennis family, but he always wanted to The Johnston name is synonymous with tennis similar, but she also learned some things she’d rather play every sport but tennis,” Johnston said. “He in Fredonia. Lisa Johnston’s father-in-law, Chuck do differently. played a little when he was young a couple times, Johnston, was the Fredonia tennis coach for 28 but he was never that interested. Once he started years. He compiled an impressive record of 347“My coach that I had was a fantastic coach,” she again, he really liked it.”

74 during that time. acknowledged. “He coached Lleyton Hewitt, who was No. 1 in the world at one point. He really Johnston has done a very nice job turning the When asked what it was like to watch his daughexpected a lot. He was a pretty negative coach and Fredonia program into a winner, but she admits ter-in-law coach and his grandson play the sport I tend to look for the positive. He had very high that the very season tennis occurs during preshe loves, Chuck Johnston simply sat back, smiled expectations. For instance, when I would get a ride ents problems. and said “I’m very proud of both of them.” to practice he would tell me I shouldn’t be getting “We start in March and we’re very fortunate a ride, that I should be running here and running that we have three days of practice every week at

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Commentary: A mount Rushmore For Every mLB team

By Stefan Gestwicki Star Sports Editor

Before I begin this commentary, I just want to take a minute to thank all the readers that took the time to email me their comments on my “Favorite MLB Players AllStar Team” commentary from a few weeks back.

I truly appreciate each and every one of you for taking time out of your day to talk sports with me a little bit. Every email brightened my day and let me know that my hard work is being enjoyed by others. Thank you.

Now, you’ve probably heard/read about Kobe Bryant and LeBron James giving their NBA’s Mount Rushmores recently. For what it’s worth, mine would be Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Kareem AbdulJabaar and Bill Russell. Good luck knocking off one of those four LeBron.

While the two superstars going back and forth wasn’t terribly interesting in its own right, it did get me thinking about other ‘Mt. Rushmores’ that I could compile. I tried coming up with one for the entire Major League Baseball, but that was borderline impossible. I tried to come up with one for just the current MLB and that was slightly more doable, but still not good enough. Finally I decided to do the faces of each of the 30 MLB franchises. Some were obvious, others I had to do some digging while still others had amazing players that I had to leave off.

So here’s how I came to narrow

each team down to four: First off, I only included players. Branching out to managers and owners like Tommy Lasorda or Billy Beane would just add to an already full pot. Also, these aren’t necessarily the best four players for each organization, though that’s often the case. These are more of the four faces of the franchise, guys that fans immediately think of, guys that are synonymous with the organization.

Therefore, often times with organizations that switched cities and names I tended to use more modern players over those that played in the 1890s, etc.

You’ll soon see what I’m talking about. And as always, feel free to disagree or send me your comments to stefan.gestwicki@star-mediagroup.com.

BALTIMORE ORIOLES: Cal Ripken Jr., Brooks Robinson, Jim Palmer, Eddie Murray. NOTES: You were expecting Brady Anderson? Ripken’s streak of 2,632 straight games started will never be broken. It’s the equivalent of nearly 16.5 seasons.

BOSTON RED SOX: Ted Williams, Carl Yastrzemski, Pedro Martinez, David Ortiz. NOTES: Williams and Yaz have a combined 37 All-Star appearances between the two left fielders. Pedro and Ortiz helped return the organization to prominence.

NEW YORK YANKEES: Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Lou Gehrig, Derek Jeter. NOTES: I tried really hard to include Joe DiMaggio and Mariano Rivera — two absolute

legends — but who do you take off ?

Each might be considered better players than Jeter, but ‘The Captain” was no doubt the face of the Yankees during his career.

TAMPA BAY RAYS: Evan Longoria, David Price, Carl Crawford, Aubrey Huff. NOTES: For a very young organization that’s a pretty solid core. Surely Huff will be the first of these names kicked off the list when the next superstar emerges (Wil Meyers?) but for now, he be-

longs.

TORONTO BLUE JAYS: Joe Carter, Carlos Delgado, Roy Halladay, Jose Bautista. NOTES: The first three were easy, but including Bautista over the likes of Roberto Alomar was no easy task. It was more of a what-have-you-done-forme lately scenario I suppose. Plus many people see Alomar as an Indian, Padre or Oriole as easily as ContinuED on pG 51

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MLB MOuNT RuSHMORES, CONTiNuED FROM PAgE 50 a Blue Jay. CHICAGO WHITE SOX: Frank Thomas, Luke Appling, Paul Konerko, Nellie Fox. NOTES: This might have been the hardest team on the list because I don’t know the actual faces of many of their all-time best players. Fox was 12-time All-Star and an A.L. MVP in the 1950’s while Appling collected nearly 3,000 career hits even before that.

CLEVELAND INDIANS: Bob Feller, Jim Thome, Tris Speaker, Omar Vizquel. NOTES: When I started this I really thought Cleveland would be one of the easiest teams. I was wrong.

Some of the franchise’s best players played 100 years ago. Nap Lajoie is one of the best players ever, but played from 1902-1914. Hard to put a face to the name.

DETROIT TIGERS: Ty Cobb, Hank Greenburg, Al Kaline, Miguel Cabrera. NOTES: I won’t hear any arguments about how Miggy hasn’t been in Detroit long enough to be with these three legends. Look at the stats. He belongs. Also, how sweet would it be to see Max Scherzer and his two different colored eyes on a Mt. Rushmore some day?

KANSAS CITY ROYALS: George Brett, Bret Saberhagen, Frank White, Hal McCrae.

NOTES: George Brett is a legend. The others?

Well this isn’t the strongest Mt. Rushmore on the list. We’ll leave it at that. White played 18 seasons for the team and McCrae played 15 and managed four more. Saberhagen was a two-time Cy Young winner for KC. MINNESOTA TWINS: Kirby Puckett, Rod Carew, Harmon Killebrew, Joe Mauer. NOTES: Many of the organizations best players played in Washington, but that was so long ago, many baseball fans don’t even know it happened.

Puckett was the leader of the last team to win the World Series. Killebrew played 21 seasons for the team (the first seven in Washington).

HOUSTON ASTROS: Nolan Ryan, Jeff Bagwell, Craig Biggio, Lance Berkman. NOTES:

My love for mid-90s baseball flares up when I think of Bagwell’s goatbeard immortalized on the side of a mountain. Nolan Ryan and the Killer B’s. That’s a solid foursome.

LOS ANGELES ANGELS: Nolan Ryan, Garrett Anderson, Chuck Finley, Tim Salmon.

NOTES: This seems like a pretty weak Mt. Rushmore if I’m being honest. The fact that Garrett Anderson has the best hitting career in the history of the franchise is just weird. Another Nolan Ryan sighting is always welcome, though.

OAKLAND ATHLETICS: Rickey Henderson, Mark McGwire, Reggie Jackson, Dennis Eckersly. NOTES: I made this list very quickly, but then as I did research I realized that I was missing franchise legends like Jimmie Foxx and Al Simmons. Unfortunately for those guys, I couldn’t make room for them.

SEATTLE MARINERS: Ken Griffey Jr., Edgar Martinez, Ichiro Suzuki, Randy Johnson.

NOTES: I thought about Alex Rodriguez because he put together some monster seasons in Seattle, but I wouldn’t do that to Mariners fans. I’ll let them stick with four guys that didn’t embarrass themselves and the sport.

TEXAS RANGERS: Ivan Rodriguez, Michael Young, Juan Gonzalez, Rafael Palmeiro.

NOTES: Yes, moments after neglecting A-Rod, I include the infamous Palmeiro. That’s more a case of the Rangers lacking other options, however.

Raffy was a great ballplayer. Period. Pudge was

the best defensive catcher I’ve ever seen. He makes Yadier Molina look like Michael Barrett (one of the worst defensive catchers ever for those of you that don’t get the reference).

ATLANTA BRAVES: Chipper Jones, Hank Aaron, Warren Spahn, Eddie Mathews.

NOTES: Wow. Did I really just leave off Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine and John Smoltz? Yes. Yes I did. The problem was that the four that made the cut are legends and the three pitchers are forever linked together. I couldn’t pick just one or two.

MIAMI MARLINS: Hanley Ramirez, Dontrelle Willis, Jeff Conine, Luis Castillo. NOTES: You’d think for a team that has won two World Series in its relatively brief existence, they’d be able to do a little better than Castillo, but I couldn’t make it happen. Ramirez was legitimately great while Conine was Mr. Marlin.

Willis ascended like a meteor to perhaps unparalleled popularity with fans, but burned out quickly. Castillo was with the team for 10 seasons and was a pretty good player.

NEW YORK METS: Tom Seaver, Mike Piazza, David Wright, Dwight Gooden. NOTES: Certainly one of the easiest teams on the list.

Good luck coming up with even one name that you can argue should be on this list ahead of any of the four I have. Not only were (are, in Wright’s

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MLB MOuNT RuSHMORES, CONTiNuED FROM PAgE 51 case) the players listed New York icons, but superb baseball players as well.

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES: Mike Schmidt, Robin Roberts, Steve Carlton, Ryan Howard.

NOTES: I listed the first three pretty quickly. Schmidt is the best allaround third baseman of all time.

Roberts was a six-time 20-game winner. Carlton was a four-time Cy Young winner. But then I got stuck.

You could probably choose between any of the ‘Big Three’ of Howard, Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley and have a solid selection.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS: Vladimir Guerrero, Andre Dawson, Tim Raines, Gary Carter.

NOTES: The Nationals have a number of players right now that could potentially break onto this list, notably Stephen Strasburg and Bryce Harper, but for now, this list is all Expos. Carter, Dawson and Raines all played together for a very good Expos team while Vlad was the superstar of the franchise in the late

90s.

CHICAGO CUBS: Ernie Banks, Sammy Sosa, Ron Santo, Ryne Sandburg. NOTES: The biggest omission here is definitely Cap Anson, but Anson played from 18761897, so if you can picture his face, more power to you. Banks redefined the shortstop position while Sosa helped revitalize the league after the 1994 players’ strike. I was tempted to put Steve Bartman and/or the goat on the Cubs’ Mt. Rushmore.

CINCINNATI REDS: Pete Rose, Barry Larkin, Johnny Bench, Frank Robinson. NOTES: Say what you want about Rose, but there’s no denying he’s one of the best hitters to ever live. The other three are all Hall of Famers with Bench being widely regarded as the best catcher of all time.

Larkin was often overshadowed in his career, but was a great player.

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COLORADO ROCKIES: Todd Helton, Larry Walker, Dante Bichette, Troy Tulowitzki. NOTES: Huh, no pitchers on the Rockies’ list. Shocking. While all of these guys benefited from playing their home games at Coors Field, they were all immensely talented. The first three helped make baseball Tim Lincecum’s unique look and popular in Denver while Tulo conimpressive skills were enough to make the San Francisco Giants’ tinues to be one of the best shortMount Rushmore. (AP Photo) stops in baseball (when healthy).

LOS ANGELES DODGERS: Sanand stand-up men. Braun has been dy Koufax, Jackie Robinson, Duke one of the best players of the last 10 Snider, Roy Campenella. NOTES: I really wanted to put the bespectacled years, but he’s also disgraced himEric Gagne on here for his record self like few others over that time streak of consecutive saves, but the as well. Cooper had a long career for the Brew Crew. I’d like to think Dodgers just have too rich a history.

I couldn’t kick out these four guys for Ben Sheets would have been here Gagne. I knew Campenella was good, without the injuries. but I always forget he won three N.L. PITTSBURGH PIRATES: MVP awards.

Roberto Clemente, Honus Wagner, SAN DIEGO PADRES: Tony Willie Stargell, Andrew McCutchGwynn, Trevor Hoffman, Dave en. NOTES: Yes, McCutchen is Winfield, Jake Peavy. NOTES: The only 27 and there have been better players come through the organiza- Padres have had a pretty sad history tion (Paul Waner, for one), but when as I look back at things. Yes, these four players were great, but if I had you have the charisma, talent and to list a fi fth great Padres player, I’m recognizable face that ‘Cutch has, not sure I could do it. Let’s just say -you’re going to make the list. Oh, there’s a reason the franchise doesn’t those other three guys were pretty have any World Series titles. good, too.

SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS: ST. LOUIS CARDINALS: Stan Barry Bonds, Willie Mays, Willie Musial, Ozzie Smith, Bob Gibson, McCovey, Tim Lincecum. NOTES: Mark McGwire. NOTES: Both Stan Musial and Bob Gibson are on On the other end of the spectrum from San Diego is San Francisco. a short list of players that I wish I could have seen play. They are two It’s an organization loaded with history and great players. Have there of the best players to ever put on a been better players than Lincecum Major League uniform. Ozzie is (Mel Ott, perhaps)? Yes, there has. one of the most popular players in franchise history and Big Mac made But, Lincecum wasn’t just the face of the franchise for a five-year span baseball fun again. that included two World Series ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS: titles, he might just have been the Luis Gonzalez, Randy Johnson, face of baseball. For that, he makes Brandon Webb, Curt Schilling. the cut.

NOTES: Three pitchers on AriSo what do you think? Would you zona’s Mt. Rushmore is a unique situation, but all three guys were so have done any teams differently? Do good that I couldn’t leave them off. you have any other ideas for sports lists/teams that you’d like to see me Gonzo, of course, reached immorwrite about? Email me your thoughts tality with his broken bat, walk-off and suggestions. single against Mariano Rivera to win the World Series in 2001. Of course, he also had some amazing

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Maple Grove Schools. 3 bedroom home in the country. $875 plus deposit 716-708-3826

VACATION PLACES FOR RENT THE VILLAGES FL 55+ HOME

3 bed, 2 bath. Mar $3400 mo; Apr, Oct-Dec $2300 mo; May-Sept $1700 mo;Weekly $700-1000.

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VRBO.com. Tortola-Beef Island, #374115 Mermaid Villa #380118 Litte Mermaid. jandart13@gmail.com

HOUSES FOR SALE

Fredonia. Attached garage, with apt. above for rental or family. 3 bedroom 1.5 bath, new roof, new windows, many updates.

Full bsmt, dry. Country setting, but centrally located to Dunkirk, Fredonia and Sheridan. Cement and blacktop driveway. $140k.

679-8868 or 673-1188

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downs, tree removal, Hauling, Sidewalks, etc. Leo Waller Sr. 716-410-4142

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BOATS 2011 DECK BOAT

AUTOS 2005 DODGE STRATUS R/T

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1998 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

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Sundeck 2011 deck boat SD-187IO. 270hp Mercruiser engine. All trappings included. Extra cover for winter storage. Anchors, mooring lines, life jackets included. Seats ten. $18,500.

716-386-6500

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1994 MERCURY MARQUIS

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2005 FORD MERCURY

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2012 CHRYSLER 200

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ANTIQUES CASH

PAID

FOR

OLD

military items & hunting items. Guns, Swords, Helmets, Foreign country uniforms etc. Will buy complete collections. Jim Schermerhorn 326-2854

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