August 11, 2011 Chautauqua Star

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Bicentennial Event to Showcase Civil War Music Contributed Article Chautauqua County Historical Society

Editor’s Note: The Chautauqua County Bicentennial History Fair will be held Aug. 13 and 14 in Mayville.

The Chautauqua County Historical Society has released a series of articles pertaining to the different events and showcases to commemorate the Bicentennial of our County. If you’d like to read more about the fair, read through this issue or visit starnewsdaily.com for the full coverage.

As a special addition to the Bicentennial History Fair (Aug. 13 and 14), the 20th Maine Civil War Fife and Drum Corps will participate in the military encampment that will take place on the grounds of Chautauqua Suites Conference Center during the History Fair. Throughout the twoday event they will perform period music using authentic reproduction instruments, and offer presentations on the music and the crucial role Members of the 20th Maine Civil War Fife and Drum Corps will be in Chautauqua County Aug. 13 and 14 for played by Fife and Drum Corps dur- the county’s Bicentennial History Fair at Chautauqua Suites, Mavyville. (Submitted Photo) ing the war.

Conference Center on Route 394 in practice music throughout the year, include discussions of causes of the The 20th Maine Civil War Fife & Mayville, on Saturday, Aug. 13 from ever mindful of their predecessors war, camp life, uniforms and period Drum Corps is a group of re-en10 a.m.- 8 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 14 from the original 20th Maine, who clothing, medicine, weapons, and actors dedicated to preserving our from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission is when first mustered in, were threatperforming music of the era with nation’s history and commemorating fifes and drums. ened by sword from the commander free. the sacrifices of the men and women because they could not carry a tune.

The History Fair is a Bicentennial Historical roots of the 20th Maine made during the Civil War. This Passport destination, so be sure to About the History Fair come from the famous Joshua group is comprised of re-enactors stop at the County Historian’s booth Chamberlain, most known for his from throughout the eastern United The Bicentennial History Fair celeleadership during the Battle of States who participate in numerous brates Chautauqua County’s rich and to get your passport stamped!

Gettysburg and his defense of Little national events such as the Battle of For more information, contact Mivibrant history by bringing together Round Top. Some members of the Gettysburg and Bull Run. They also chelle Henry, County Historian, 75354 organizations from the County group are descendants of the Cham- that work to preserve and promote participate in parades and conduct 4857 or henrym@co.chautauqua. berlain family; all are enthusiastic living history demonstrations for ny.us. our local history. The History Fair historians of our American past. community events and schools that will take place at Chautauqua Suites Members continue to research and

An Evening with Barbra Streisand on Bemus Bay Floating Stage to benefit WCA’s Capital Campaign

by WCA Hospital with contributions from Patricia Pihl

Barbra Streisand’s career, filled with Oscars, Emmys, Grammys, Tonys, and a Peabody, is the stuff of which legends are made.

On Saturday, August 20 at 8:00 p.m., singer and actress Sharon Owens will return to the Bemus Bay floating stage to take the audience on a journey through the amazing career of Barbra Streisand. This original concert production, entitled Tribute to a Funny Girl: An Evening with Barbra Streisand, will benefit WCA Hospital’s capital campaign for its new Emergency Department.

“Like last year’s concert which also featured Sharon as Barbra, this is going to be the event of the summer on Chautauqua Lake,” proclaims Dan Dalpra representing the Bemus Bay Pops. “Sharon will once again captivate our audience with her incredible talents, reminding us all of why we love Barbra Streisand not only as a singer, but also as a performer.”

Dalpra said the Bemus Bay Pops and the Italian Fisherman reached out to Karl Sisson, WCA’s Director of Development to organize the event. This year’s event he said, is yet another version of a tribute to Funny Girl. Last year’s show was a huge success and sellout, says Dalpra.

“I was told by many who attended last year’s concert, and I agree, that the evening was magical,” says Brenda Ireland, Chair of the WCA Hospital Board of Directors. “We are confident that the crowd will once again enjoy the picturesque setting, great food, and be thoroughly entertained by a top-notch performer.”

Dalpra characterizes Owens as a

Lillian Vitanza Ney, MD, Campaign Chair, and Brenda Ireland, WCA Hospital Board of Directors Chair, join Dan Dalpra and Michelle Turner, Bemus Bay Pops representatives, to announce the return of Sharon Owens to the Bemus Bay floating stage in the original production of Tribute to a Funny Girl: An Evening with Barbra Streisand on Saturday, August 20 at 8 p.m. to benefit WCA’s Emergency Department capital campaign.

world-class performer who has a record of being one of the best Streisand tribute shows in the world.

This unique concert event will raise funds for WCA’s capital campaign for its new Emergency Department.

WCA is selling limited VIP Seating Tickets on the Italian Fisherman Deck which includes a gourmet dinner, open bar, and a special meet and greet with the performers, as well as Preferred Seating Tickets on the Italian Fisherman Dock walk which includes heavy hors d’oeuvres.

“We trust this concert will raise money and awareness of the capital campaign for our 21st century Emergency Department,” states Lillian Vitanza Ney, MD, Campaign Chair.

“I invite everyone in our community to generously support WCA in this vital campaign effort, and to join us on August 20th for this spectacular concert event.”

A portion of each ticket sale will be considered a tax-deductible gift to support the capital campaign. Doors will open at 6:45 p.m. for the VIP and Preferred Seating guests, followed by dinner and hors d’oeuvres at 7:00 p.m., and the concert at 8:00 p.m. To purchase tickets, please call (716-664-8423) or stop by the WCA Office of Development or visit www. wcahospital.org.

Sharon Owens Sharon Owens’ career as a Barbra Streisand impersonator/tribute artist

began in 1992 when she moved to Los Angeles where she began singing Streisand in dinner theaters and cabaret nightclubs. Her uncanny resemblance and vocal ability to sing Streisand started her career as a Legends performer.

In the summer of 2004, Sharon turned to television where she was crowned a winner on the TV show with Fox called “Performing As…” Her national success has created a whirlwind of Barbra fans waiting to see Sharon’s famous tribute.

Since her TV success, she has been seen on Access Hollywood, Extra, Entertainment Tonight, and even paid a visit to the Family Feud.

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Sharon has been performing her “Tribute to Barbra Streisand” to critical acclaim nationwide in major showrooms, for corporate events, and as a Headliner in Las Vegas. Currently, Sharon shares the stage with Sebastian Anzaldo with their own show at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in the Le Bistro Theatre called, “Barbra and Frank, “The Concert That

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A Ferry Tale

The County Takes Over

underdog and she’s always fought for the underdog. Of course, her talent speaks for itself. She possesses an almost unspeakably iconic talent, but at the same time carries with her an almost overwhelming sense of shyness, self-doubt, and stage fright, which has at times, resulted in long absences from live performing.”

Never Was”, performed on the floating stage with the Bemus Bay Pops in August 2010.

“I tell the story of Barbra’s life through her music, but I tell it as Streisand,” explains Sharon Owens. “When I step onto the stage, I become the character.”

When asked why she believes people love Barbra Streisand so much, Sharon replies, “It’s because she’s always been an

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By Patricia Pihl Star Staff Writer

Each week, The Chautauqua Star will highlight a chapter of the recently published book, A Ferry Tale, by Art Thomas.

Proceeds from the sale of the book will go towards a planned Veterans Memorial in Ashville.

Sunk at the bottom of the lake at Stow, the ferry’s future remained uncertain although the demand for its services remained high. It was the 1940’s and war had shifted everyone’s priorities.

It is said that when former owner Alton Ball died, his son Gerald was seeking his fortune elsewhere. Gasoline was rationed and a trolley that had run on the west side of the lake had been discontinued years earlier.

Had it not been for the compelling argument made by then Chautauqua County Highway Superintendent W. Bruce Chilson in 1943 to

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An tractor trailer gets on the ferry in June of 1973

county officials, the ferry’s service on Chautauqua Lake may have ended forever.

Purchasing the vessel, however, would cost the county plenty. Paying $15,000 to Ball’s widow, Nora, would be the equivalent of $187,000 in today’s dollars, according to one inflation index. In addition, it cost the county another $20,000, or $264,544 to make the repairs necessary for the 1943 season on the lake.

Thomas reports that business was brisk into the fifties.

In 1951, over 100,000 motor vehicles were transported during the period from

Memorial Day through Labor Day. Many times traffic would be lined up to get on the ferry.

The Ferry’s design, build and strength were tested to beyond its limits many times during its long career. This was especially true when an 18-wheel tractor- trailer got on in 1973!

Whispers of construction of a bridge over “the narrows” were also circulating….

A Ferry Tale by Art Thomas is available for sale at the North Harmony Town Hall, the Bemus Point Library and Cadwell’s Cheese House in Dewittville.

A Good Friend Remembered Contributed Article Diane Clark, Greystone Nature Preserve

When we lose a good friend, the loss can be expressed in many ways. Staff and participants of the Resource Center wanted a special way to remember David Orr, who passed away this winter. As soon as the weather allowed, the staff and members of the Resource Center planted two trees at Greystone Nature Preserve. Planting the trees in his honor helped to ease the pain of loss and gave an opportunity for much discussion about his many positive qualities.

He was well known and well liked at the Resource Center.

Anthony noted how David loved to sing, and how he

sang funny, home-made songs about the rain and snow. Jose feels that David is watching us from the sky and is very pleased. Fred and Courtney will miss him on their adventures with the Travellers. All remembered him as a loving and humorous person who brought a special enthusiasm to their trips. His trees will be preserved for two hundred years (seven generations) according to the Greystone Nature Preserve’s mission

statement. The memorial trees are a living testament of how David affected our lives. The trees help us to remember to stand tall and send our inspirations to the heavens while our roots of good intentions are grounded in the earth. The two trees are like conduits of energy from the physical to the spirit world. Over two hundred memorial trees have been planted already at Greystone, each with a future of representing a loved person.

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Chautauqua County Bicentennial Event to Aid Civil War Relic “The Chautauqua Star allows me to read about different businesses I didn’t know about.

—Karen Green, Fredonia

Contributed Article Chautauqua County Historical Society

A valuable piece of Chautauqua Countyís Civil War history will be on display at the If you enjoy the Chautauqua Bicentennial History Fair in Star, email your comments, an effort to raise funds for its along with your name, restoration. The relic - a silk telephone number and banner from Westfieldís 9th location to: pat.pihl@ maytumcompany.com New York Cavalry - is rarely shown because of its fragile condition. Restoration efforts Table of Contents have been led by the 9th New York Cavalry, Company F Living History Group, who have raised about one third of Pg 2–4: Community News the money needed to stop the Pg 5: Featured Advertiser banner from further deterioPg 6: Community Star ration.

Pg 7: Lucy Fest News Pg 9,11, & 17: Community News The William P. Jackway VFW Pg 10: Chamber Post in Westfield discovered Pg 12: Business Profile the banner in their attic while Pg 13 & 14: Business News remodeling in 1997. The banPg 15: Education News ner was from the first reunion Pg 16: Contributing Writers of the 9th New York Cavalry, Pg 18: Featured Advertiser held in Westfield in 1886 to commemorate 25 years since the formation of the unit. It Pg 1–3, 7, & 8 : Local Sports is six feet high and four feet Pg 4: Golf wide. Two pieces of hand painted silk are bordered Pg 5: Jamestown Jammers with fringe and heavy tassels Pg 6: National Sports along the bottom. One side Pg 9: Bills commemorates the Westfield Pg 10: Featured Advertiser Post of the Grand Army of the Pg 11: NASCAR Republic, named for William Pg 12 – 15: Classifieds Sackett. The other side reads, Pg 16: Featured Advertiser ìPresented to the 9th NY Cavalry on the Occasion of their 25 Anniversary Reunion held Pg 2: Featured Advertiser at Westfield, NY, October 1st Pg 3: Movies & 2nd, 1886, William Sackett Pg 4 & 5: Go and Do! Post, GAR.î Pg 6 & 7: Flavor of the Week The 9th New York Cavalry Pg 8 & 9: Bar & Recipe was formed in Westfield in Pg 10 –13: Entertainment 1861 at the start of the Civil Pg 14: Entertainment rees Pg 15 : Community Lens War. It was the only cavalry ow Pg 16 : Featured Advertiser unit from Western New York The and men traveled here from to across the region to enlist in pithe unit. Eight companies of e 32 or more men assembled ns and were trained at the The Westfield fairgrounds. The of State furnished 20 muskets o for training. On October 31, Part of the Media Group family uniforms, clothing and canave Star teens arrived for the men, and Locally owned and operated, ey- this media company believes on November 9 the regiment in promoting, celebrating and f boarded the 2 p.m. train for advancing the positive aspects n.

Albany. From Albany the unit of our community. was sent to Washington and in For more information, call (716) 366-9200 in Dunkirk or the following years fought in (716) 338-0030 in Jamestown. some of the bloodiest engageVisit our online community web portal at www.starnewsdaily.com. ments of the war, including Brandy Station, Trevilian Station, The Wilderness, GettysPresident James Austin burg, and Appomattox Court jcaustin@maytumcompany.com House.

The 9th New York was under Vice President the command of Colonel WilAmy Vercant amy.vercant@maytumcompany.com liam Sackett, who was killed at Trevilian Station on June 14, 1864. Union forces were Director of Sales attempting to tear up railroad Robert Biondi robert.biondi@maytumcompany.com tracks and destroy a railroad bridge near Trevilian Station, a stop on the Virginia Central Account Executives Jason Ferguson Railroad. The 9th New York jason.ferguson@maytumcompany.com rode to the front when called, Sande Dotson dismounted and formed a sande.dotson@maytumcompany.com line of 220 officers and men Randall Mendola facing thick woods. Sackett randall.mendola@maytumcompany.com was in command. Sackett lead Susan Eubanks his men into the woods with susan.eubanks@maytumcompany.com a yell and he - with about 40 other men - fell from heavy News Editor gunfire by the Confederates.

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The banner hangs above the members of the 9th who attended the 25th reunion in Westfield in 1886. (Photo courtesy of the Chautauqua County Historical Society)

The Civil War veterans pose in Moore Park, Westfield, N.Y. during their 25th reunion. (Photo courtesy of the Chautauqua County Historical Society)

her husband. Permission was denied, but Lee offered to inform Mrs. Sackett of her husbandís condition. On July 14, Leeís surgeon reported that Colonel Sackett had died in the evening on June 14 from wounds in the abdomen, and was buried the next day near Mrs. Bibbís house a few miles from Trevilian Station.

Following the Civil War, the Westfield G.A.R. Post was formed in 1883 and named for Colonel Sackett.

In 1886, Sackettís widow traveled from Denver, Colo. to attend the 25th reunion of the 9th New York. She stayed with Captain Lyman of Randolph, N.Y. According to an article in the Randolph Register published just prior to the reunion, ìan elegant banner purchased by Captain Lyman in New York will be presented to William Sackett Post, named in honor of the deceased Colonel.î This is the banner that was

found in 1997 and will be on display at the History Fair.

Anyone interested in donating to the restoration of the banner can send a donation to: Banner Restoration c/o CCHS P.O. Box 170 Mayville, NY 14757.

The Bicentennial History Fair will take place at Chautauqua Suites in Mayville, on Saturday, August 13 from 10 a.m. ñ 8 p.m. and Sunday, August 14 from 10 a.m. ñ 4 p.m. Admission is free. More than 50 different historical groups and organizations from throughout the Chautauqua Region will be in attendance.

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“Backyard Chickens for Fun and Food” Workshop

Contributed Article Fredonia Farmers’ Market

Ever wonder what it would be like to raise your own backyard chickens for fresh eggs every day? Many urban communities now allow residents to keep a few chickens to reduce kitchen waste going to landfills or sewage systems.

Margaret Bruegel, owner of Roo Haven Farm in Forestville, will give a presentation on “Backyard Chickens for Fun and Food” at the Fredonia Farmers’ Market on Saturday, August 13, 2011 beginning at 10:30 am. Participants will learn about the health benefits of grass-fed chickens,

ideal breeds for a small backyard flock, the importance of preserving heritage varieties of chickens, conventional vs. organic feed options, and tips for approaching local zoning officials. Handouts and additional resources will be available.

Roo Haven Farm is a small, family-run, certified organic farm that specializes in heritage varieties of chickens and turkeys to ensure preservation of traditional breeds and species diversity for future generations. They are also a distributor of Lakeview Organic Grains for certified organic seed and livestock feed.

All are invited to shop the Fredonia Farmers’ Market to find a variety of fresh, locally produced food. Products available include fresh local produce, meat, eggs, honey, maple syrup, baked goods, and artisan crafts. SNAP recipients can use EBT cards to make purchases at the market. The market will be held this Saturday on Church Street in downtown Fredonia from 8:00am to 1:00pm. For more information about the Fredonia Farmers’ Market, call 640-5401 or visit the market’s facebook page at www. facebook.com/fredoniafarmersmarket.

Adubon Planning Monarch Butterfly Festival Contributed Article Audubon Center and Sanctuary

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August is National Immunization Awareness Month Contributed Article Chautauqua County Health Department

August is the perfect time with the new school year and flu season approaching, to remind family members, friends, co-workers, and neighbors to update their vaccinations. Vaccines are safe and effective protection. By staying up-to-date on recommended vaccinations, individuals can protect themselves, their families, and

loved ones from disease.

Vaccines work by protecting the body before disease strikes, if you wait until your child gets sick, it will be too late for the vaccine to work.

The best time to immunize kids is when they’re healthy.

Because children are particularly vulnerable to infection, most vaccines are given during the first five to six years of life. Some immunizations are recommended throughout adolescent and adult years; while special vaccines may

also be administered to international travelers.

The Chautauqua County Health Department encourages everyone to contact their healthcare provider or Health Department to ensure their immunization records are current.

For more information about immunizations call one of the Health Department’s two clinic locations in Jamestown 661-8111 or Dunkirk 3633660.

“WOOF!” Book Signing Lakeside Cottage Shoppe Contributed Article Pam Spremulli

Little did Jeff Tome know when he was raising butterflies to release at his wedding that his interest would one day become a major event at Jamestown’s Audubon Center and Sanctuary!

For six years, Audubon’s Senior Naturalist has overseen what has become the full day Monarch Butterfly Festival, to be held this year on Saturday, August 27.

As Tome says, “The Monarch Butterfly Festival is about transformation. Audubon’s auditorium will be transformed into a garden of wildflowers with butterflies flying about. One corner will have volunteers bringing butterflies over for people to hold. Another corner will have people tagging the butterflies with stickers to help scientists track their migration.”

From 10 am to 4 pm, visitors will have the opportunity to observe monarchs in every stage of development, from tiny eggs through the caterpillar, chrysalis, and into beautiful butterflies. Tiny butterfly eggs will be on display along with monarch caterpillars of all sizes. The largest ones can be held with the help of volunteers.

There will also be butterfly crafts for kids, food for sale,

After a successful visit to her hometown last month with a surprise feature on Time Warner Cable 8 News VIP Chautauqua, Artist/Illustrator, Pam Spremulli of Chagrin Falls, Ohio (formally of Lakewood, New York) will return to Bemus Point to promote her 2ndt Children’s book WOOF! At the Audubon Center and Sanctuary’s Monarch She will be signing copies Butterfly Festival on Saturday, August 27, adults and of her new book WOOF! at children will have the opportunity to observe monarchs in the Lakeside Cottage Shoppe every stage of development, from tiny eggs through the caterpillar, chrysalis, and into beautiful butterflies. (Photo August 14 from 11: 30 a.m.

by Chris Anderson for Audubon’s 2011 Art in the Woods to 1:00 p.m.. (90 Lakeside Photography Contest) Drive). Lucky visitors may get a chance to meet Helen the nets outside to catch, identify store’s favorite dog and familtours of Audubon’s butterfly garden and a plant sale aimed and release butterflies on iar furry face found within the Audubon’s grounds. at getting more milkweed, book. the only food for monarch Children are welcome, with WOOF! (PublishingWorks, caterpillars, out into the com- adult supervision. And bring Inc., Exeter, NH, 03/2011) munity. your camera!

Meet the doggies of WOOF! Monarch butterfly expert Admission is $5 for Audubon from the lovable Labrador Barbara Case, known fondly members, $7 for non-memto the spry Springer Spaniel. at Audubon as “Monarch bers, under 2 free.

WOOF! will introduce you to Mama,” plays a key role in the Th e Audubon Center and a group of furry friends and festival by collecting and raisSanctuary is at 1600 Riverside show how each one is special ing scores of monarch eggs Road, off Route 62 between in his own way. A great way and caterpillars all summer.

Jamestown and Warren. for young children to learn She will answer questions Regular hours are 10 am-4:30 about different dog breeds. about raising and tagging monarchs, growing milkweed, pm daily, Sundays 1-4:30 pm, WOOF! makes a fun “coffee and the trails and Bald Eagle table” book for adults too. planting a butterfly garden, viewing are open dawn to and establishing a monarch This is Spremulli’s first coldusk. way station to help these laboration with Neil Markey beautiful travelers.

To learn more or volunteer (a New Jersey native who for this event, call (716) now resides in Chagrin Falls, Other volunteers will help 569-2345 or visit www.jameOhio) who has been writing children and adults use insect stownaudubon.org. for children for over twentyfive years! His creativity, humor and love of dogs all come together in this charming look at what makes every dog special!

Illustrator Pam Spremulli , Hoof Beats: Celebrating 56 Years on the Trail accredited by the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, urday starts off with a 7 a.m. club grounds.

Contributed Article Boston, MA, is best known for Linda Johnson Overnight trailer parking and breakfast in the Club House. her award-winning (GOLD Th e trail ride will leave from camping is available. Cost Mom’s Choice award for the arena at 9 a.m. and lunch is $60 for adults and $30 for distinguished Illustrations) The Chautauqua County Trail will be served on the trail. A children for the weekend. children’s book Letter Birds Riders will celebrate 56 years The weekend family rate for a chicken barbeque is planned (PublishingWorks, Inc., Exof organized trail riding at for dinner at the club house. family of four is $150. Resereter, NH, 01/2010) along with the Annual “Big Weekend” vations can be mailed to Anne Stray Kat Karaoke will provide her unique interpretations of Aug. 19-21. Activities will be entertainment for the evening.

Lynch, 1447 Harris Hollow architectural landmarks from happening at the club grounds The weekends winds down Rd., Gerry, NY 14740. A $10 New England to New Orleans. located on Gerry Levant per person deposit is required Sunday with an 8 a.m. break- Pam takes familiar images Road near Falconer, N.Y. The fast at the club house followed and manipulates color in a when sending reservations.

Trail Riders can be reached by a trail ride heading out at Food tickets will be sold for way that’s eye catching and by taking I-90 to exit 59 to 10 a.m. After the trail ride breakfasts, lunches and dinengaging. “The mouse is my Route 60 south to Gerry, N.Y. lunch will be served at the ner. brush, the monitor my canAt the four corners in Gerry, club house. vas” is how she describes her Activities start off Friday at travel straight through onto technique, “and not to forget a It is NYS law that children 5:30 p.m. with a “Cowboy County Road 65 to the club little dab of fun!”

14 and under wear an ASTM Welcome” hotdog supper grounds. From I-86 take exit approved helmet.

Children until 7:30 p.m.

At 6:00 p.m., 13 for Falconer, N.Y. onto Rt. Her artwork has won numerunder the age of 18 must be a Fun and Game show takes 394 east to County Road 65, ous awards and is privately accompanied by an adult. place in the show ring. SatGerry-Levant Road to the

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collected both domestically and internationally. She continues to show her work at Portage Hill Gallery in Westfield along with several other galleries in and around Cleveland, Ohio. Each summer Spremulli partakes in the VACI Membership Exhibit at Follwer-Kellogg Art Center in Chautauqua Institution. She is also a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) and Northern Ohio Illustrator’s Society (NOIS).

Pam was born and raised in

the Chautauqua Lake Region of Western, NY, (SWCS 89, nee Swanson). Pam finds herself very much at home with her subject and instinctively draws the viewers eye to key points that might go unnoticed with more traditional forms of art.

Pam resides in Chagrin Falls, Ohio with her husband and two daughters.

For more information on Pam, her artwork and her books please visit www.pamspremulli.com.

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Kyle Yelich

Local teacher studies in China

By Mallory Diefenbach Star News Writer

Passport in hand, Kyle Yelich, a social studies and special education teacher at Randolph, walked through the gate of a plane bound for China. He was part of the second group of administrators and teachers from the area to go to China along with other teachers and administrators from Silver Creek, Portville, Cattaraugus BOCES and Eden. They were on a journey to better understand the Chinese culture and school systems as part of a

program called study tour.

“We went over there to witness the Chinese school systems,” said Yelich. “We met with the Chinese administrators of the schools. We interacted with the Chinese students. We did all the cultural visits. We toured the Great Wall and Tiananmen Square; we got to see Chinese culture first hand.”

While in China, Yelich learned a great deal about our neighbors to the west.

“There were so many things we took away from the Chinese,” said Yelich. “[The

Chinese had] a great sense of pride really in everything they do. They are a very proud culture, and we got to witness that first hand, both in the classrooms and in the cities themselves. I think the big thing we learned is how hard working their culture and society really is. What I mean is, regardless of what a Chinese citizen’s job is, they put their best effort in every single day, and they take a great pride in what they are, who they are and what they do. And what we got from the students is that they got a great respect for themselves and their edu-

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cation, and no matter what they come in with the mind frame they are going to do their best every single day.”

Yelich was given the chance to go to China due to his superintendent seeing the opportunity present itself and putting him up for the position.

“I was lucky enough to be accepted into the program,” said Yelich.

Yelich plans on using his experiences in China to aid him in the upcoming academic year.

“I teach world history, and I teach about Chinese dynas-

ties. So, I can use my first hand experiences being in that country,” said Yelich. “I got to climb the Great Wall, that’s something I’ve talked about for the last couple of years. Now I get to show my students actual pictures of myself on the Great Wall.

That’s something I’m definitely going to use.”

China was chosen as the destination in an effort to bridge the cultural gap between Chinese and American schools.

This particular program has been in existence for little over a year. In addition to the study tour program Yelich

went on, there are other programs going on which deal with bridging the gap between Chinese and American society.

Yelich is a native of Fredonia and graduated from Fredonia High School in 2003. After high school, he went into the Air Force and served in active duty for three and a half years.

After he got out, he went to SUNY Fredonia for education with a concentration in social studies and graduated in 2009. He has been teaching ever since.

Congressman Higgins Announces Application Period for Federal Fire Grants Local Departments Have Until September 9 to Apply

Contributed Article Debi Clementi

“Lake Day” will be held on Saturday, August 13 from 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. during the National Marina Day Celebration at Chautauqua Marina.

All classes and seminars are free and open to the public.

“Lake Day” is presented by CWC (Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy), CLA (Chautauqua Lake Association), CLMC (Chautauqua Lake Management Commission), New York State Office Parks Recreation and Historical Preservation, Marine Services Bureau and is hosted by Chautauqua Marina. This event is free and is our way of saying, “Thank You” to the community!”

Events for the day include: 8:30 am Free Fishing Seminar: “Muskies Chautauqua” Musky Fishing on Chautauqua Lake. Presented By Mike Sperry, Chautauqua Reel Outdoors Guide and Tackle.

Limited to 50 persons 10:30 am Free Youth Fishing Contest for ages 12 and under (prizes & awards and Free Lunch provided to the kids and their families! Sponsors of the Youth Fishing contest include, Webb’s Year Round Resort, Keller Marine Supply, Morgan Recreational Supply, The Bait Barn, McDonalds, Happy Hooker Bait and Tackle and the Watermark Restaurant.

11:30 am What’s Going on in the Lake, How you can help, presented by Chautauqua Lake Management Commission (C.L.M.C) 1:30 pm Free Class: 1:30 pm -Shoreline Plantings and More....: How to Clean the Lake Naturally presented by the CWC (Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy). This will be a short seminar with hands on experience—if you have a shovel, bring one with you!

We will be planting special types of plants on location (creek side) that will help to reduce erosion. Presentation

by CWC, Jane Conroe-CWC Conservationist, Becky Nystrom, JCC Biology Professor and CWC Board Member and Nate Terrill –Nate Terrill Excavations. You will learn what to plant, how to plant and why specific shoreline plants play

a critical role in keeping our lake healthy. Not to worry the holes will already be prepared for the plants! Limited to 50 persons.

Other free activities include free Boat Safety Checks conducted by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary from 10 am until 3 pm. In addition the New York State Office Parks Recreation and Historical Preservation, Marine Services Bureau will be there with the Boating Safety Rolling Display featuring the “Wear It New York” life jacket; pledge and receive a free t-shirt and a chance to win an inflatable life jacket. Safety information and general boating safety information including legally required equipment for a motor boat will be available from 10 am until 3 pm.

You can register for the free seminars/classes and free youth fishing contest by calling Chautauqua Marina at 716-753-3913 or stop by the Marina (104 West Lake Road, Mayville, N. Y. Or you may email boatsafety@aol.com.

Registration is free!!

All events will be held at Chautauqua Marina -104 West Lake Road, Mayville, New York.

There is no fee to participate in the event, National Marina Day, “Lake Day” is an annual celebration of the important role marinas play in waterfront communities all across America,” said Ken Shearer, president of Chautauqua Marina. We hope you will visit Chautauqua Marina and learn about your communities’ marina and ways to keep our lake safe and clean for your enjoyment.”

Chautauqua Marina understands the important role that our lake plays to tourism in our area and the marina is proud to host “Lake Day” during our National Marina Day Celebration. It is important for Chautauqua Marina to support and offer programs like this to our visitors and residents. “This entire community has been generously involved with this event over the past few years and continues to support this event” stated, Lou Clementi, manager of boat and Jet-ski Rentals at Chautauqua Marina.

Lou Clementi Sr. comments, “Offering some of the classes free to the public in particular

Shoreline Plantings and more presented by the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy will help many visitors and residents understand how a natural shoreline functions and as well how important it is that we collectively learn to preserve, not destroy a critical balance.” He continued, “We continue to support and learn from organizations such as Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy and Chautauqua Lake Association and this is our way to help them to educate visitors and residents.

Jane Conroe, CWC Conservationists added, “It is the goal of all of us to keep our lake, clean and safe to enjoy for many years to come.” Ken Shearer, President of Chautauqua Marina and President of the Mayville Chamber of Commerce stated. “The free youth fishing Contest has offered parents and grandparents the opportunity to watch the excitement in the kids eyes when they hook their fish--All the kids catch fish. He continued, “We appreciate the support and participation we have had over the past three years and we look forward to an exciting family event this year!!”

If you do not want to take a class in Musky fishing, Shoreline Plantings or have your kids participate in the free youth fishing contest--stop by and see our marina and visit our local and state organizations. Complimentary hotdogs will be available to class participants and all children and families participating in the free youth fishing contest from noon until 1:15.

“Last year’s celebration was extremely well attended,” states, Ken Shearer, he continued, “We expect that this year will be just as successful.”

This years “Lake Day” celebration offers free seminars, classes and information that encompass many aspects of our lake. To mention just a few, fishing, boating, safety, stopping shoreline erosion, and keeping our lake healthy.

For more information and a complete schedule of events for the August 13 Lake Day Celebration go to www.ChautauquaMarina.com or call 716-753-3913.

Contributed Article Office of Congressman Higgins

Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) announced applications for federal fire grants are now available online. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will be accepting applications for the Fiscal Year 2011 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program between August 15 and September 9, 2011. All applications are submitted to DHS and go through a nonpartisan, merit based review ranked by factors established by a panel of fire service professionals.

“Over the last 6 years fire companies in the 27th District have received nearly $14.7 million,” said Higgins, a member of the House Homeland Security Committee.

“These federal dollars provide resources to help our first responders improve efficiency on emergency calls and make our communities safer. I encourage local fire and EMS service providers to apply for these grants.”

Agencies can access a fire grant application through the AFG website at: http:// www.fema.gov/firegrants/. In addition to the application, a program guidance, and narrative assistance guide are also available online. Applicants with specific questions should contact the Fire Grant help desk at 1-866-274-0960 or email firegrants@dhs.gov.

The application deadline is 5:00pm on September 9, 2011.

In June Congressman Higgins hosted two Fire Grant workshops where participants were invited to learn first-

hand from a DHS Fire Grant Specialist how to put together a qualifying application. Dozens of representatives from local fire agencies and other organizations participated in the workshop.

This year Congress approved over $404 million for the AFG program which will provide direct assistance to local companies improve the effectiveness of firefighting operations throughout the United States. The Department of Homeland Security’s Office of State and Local Government Coordination and Preparedness (SLGCP) administers the program, in cooperation with the U.S. Fire Administration.

For more information on the fire grant program, please contact Congressman Higgins’ Buffalo office at 716-8523501.

Blood Shortage Continues Blood Drive At Jmh Friday From 9-3

Contributed Article Community Blood Bank of WNY

The local blood supply is still at critically low levels for several blood types despite an increase in donors in the past week.

Blood usage at area hospitals continues to be heavy, preventing the blood supply from recovering. Type O negative, the universal donor meaning anyone regardless of their own blood type can receive it, is still at the lowest level in over 12 months Donors of all blood types are encouraged to come in and give blood.

The Community Blood Bank of Western New York is holding a blood drive at Jones Memorial Hospital on Friday Aug 5th from 9am to 3pm, no appointment is needed, and everyone is encouraged to come and save a life. Donors can enter to win a pair of tickets to see Rascal Flatts at Darien Lake on August 12th plus a $25 gas card.

“We’ve seen a bit of an increase but not enough to really change the situation,” said Dan Desrochers, Director of Marketing at the Community Blood Bank. “ We can only hope enough people take time out of the last month of sum-

mer to help someone in need.”

The Community Blood Bank of Western New York now supplies over 99% of all the blood used in all the hospitals in Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties in Western New York.

The Community Blood Bank of Western New York is licensed by the FDA and holds permits from the New York Department of Health and the Pennsylvania Department of Health and has been saving lives since 1966. It is accredited by the AABB and CLIA and is a member of America’s Blood Centers.

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Lucille Ball Festival of Comedy Makes Splash onto National Festival Scene By all accounts, the Lucille Ball Festival of Comedy and 100th birthday celebration was a tremendous success.

In addition to selling out more than half of the twenty-five events, Lucy Fest made a splash on the national media scene by setting a new world record for most people dressed as Lucy Ricardo in one place at one time, using the spotlight to establish itself as a name in the comedy festival scene.

Nine-hundred and fifteen “Lucys” were recorded on City Hall’s Tracy Plaza at 2pm on August 6, and the buzz, photographs, and video footage were enough to get media coverage from The Today Show, Good Morn-

ing America, CNN, MSNBC, USA Today, The Wall-Street Journal, The LA Times, The Buffalo News, and multiple other media outlets across the nation.

“The Guinness World Record event brought together locals and Lucy fans from around the country and was so much fun. It also helped bring the spotlight to what was a really robust and credible comedy festival, which is going to help us for years to come.”

Wikipedia describes a “comedy festival” as a celebration of comedy with many shows, venues, comedy performers (such as stand up comics, sketch troupes, variety performers, etc.) and is held over a specific block of time. Normally, each festival has a diverse range of comedy themes and genres.

“Rooftop Comedy is thrilled to have participated in the 100th Birthday Celebration of Lucille Ball. With humor at the heart of our company, it’s a tremendous opportunity for us to honor the legacy of a comedy

icon. This year’s festival included both stand-up legends like Joan Rivers and rising stars such as Nate Bargatze and Christina Pazsitzky. The audiences in Jamestown supported all performances with packed venues and roaring laughter. It’s clear to us that their is a huge market for comedy here and that Lucy Fest is prime to grow as a major comedy festival attracting stand-up fans and industry far and wide. Rooftop Comedy looks forward to making this happen by bringing the best contemporary performers to Jamestown to perpetuate Lucy’s legacy of laughter.”

In addition to the headliner stand-up shows, even the Guinness World Record was hosted by comedian Tammy Pescatelli, known for her show on WE TV, “Stand Up Mom”.

The festival included several types of comedy, including: comedic acting during “Comedy College” event, sketch comedy/musical comedy with the unique kids comedy show The Story Pirates, improvisational comedy

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Noteworthy was Paula Poundstone’s performance. Executive Director Journey Gunderson said, “She performed for two straight hours with no intermission, and when she left the stage it was the quickest rise to standing ovation I’ve ever seen. The applause didn’t stop until the crew took the mic stand off the stage and brought up the house lights. It was incredible.”

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Bemus Point United Methodist Church is pleased to present Jason Gray in concert in a return event on Friday, August 19 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door and can be purchased at BPUMC or on line at www.itickets.com.

BPUMC Director of Worship Mike Quimby said Gray’s previous visit to BPUMC “was so humbly offered and enthusiastically received that the church felt moved to bring Gray back for a solo performance. “ Quimby adds, “His ability to share his personal experience and inspire strength through God provides an incredible opportunity for all ages to hear his message of hope. At its core, Gray’s understated songwriting seems to be about redefining what true strength really is, and if his songs have anything to tell us, it’s probably that ‘weakness is the new strength.’”

Gray says, “When I’m willing to work out of my weakness, there are more chances for

God to show up and for the unexpected to happen. My strengths--which are really quite modest--are limited to me, but with my weaknesses, the possibilities are boundless.”

It is noted that Gray’s candor, his transparency, his willingness to expose his own weaknesses create an inexplicable bond with audiences. Quimby adds, “when a guy who grew up as a chronic stutterer in an abusive home takes the mic and obviously cares more about loving you than about what you think of him, you know something’s up.”

Gray’s music chimes with a sense of exuberance and surrender, with a hard-won joy that can’t easily be shaken since it rises inexplicably from every point of defeat. Gray’s music tries to assure us that we aren’t alone. The artist states, “We might be broken, but we’re a community of the broken, bearing one another’s burdens.” Or, as Henri Nouwen puts it, we’re all “wounded healers,” a label Gray embraces as much onstage as he does in his relationships with his wife and three sons.

“To the dismay of some people I operate with pretty much full-disclosure,” Gray explains. “If I’m struggling with something, you’re probably going to hear about it whether you want to or not.

Perfect people don’t need grace, only broken people do. When I come clean about my brokenness, others catch glimpses of how the real grace of a real God works in the messy life of a real person. So I share a lot of stories about where I’ve encountered God’s grace - where He meets me at my deepest points of need.

It’s my hope that seeing God’s grace in my life will help others see it as a possibility in their own lives.”

“I’m actually grateful now,” Gray, says, “that my speech handicap never afforded me the option of masking my weakness behind an illusion of competency. Whenever I opened my mouth, there it was for all to see... something was clearly wrong with Gray. I couldn’t fool others or myself.” “ I think the best thing that can happen to us is to be

‘found out’ for all that we are, our religious and human pretenses stripped away to reveal our sin, pettiness, and weakness. Then we can devote our energies to better endeavors than the constant masquerade of sufficiency. The added benefit is that people are able to see how God’s grace works in a real person’s life. When we come clean about our brokenness, Christ becomes the star of our testimony and not us.”

The combination of Gray’s onstage humor, self-disclosure, and genuine compassion coupled with his technical artistry has proved to have a highly magnetic effect. But his underlying secret lies in the fact that it’s not a calculated act drummed up for the stage.

The integrity and openness that transform his performances into something like large, personal conversations are really the logical outgrowth of his desire to live all of life under the jurisdiction of a gracious God. The gospel, the relationships, the art, and the acts of service are all part of an inseparable whole that communicates God’s heart to the world.

“I’m afraid most of us would prefer to be strong and impressive over being the kind of person that Jesus calls blessed.” Gray offers in summation. “But for those of us who don’t have it in us to be impressive or strong, who couldn’t get our act together if our lives depended on it, the good news is that there is a preferred place as honored guests in God’s Kingdom for us - that’s what the beatitudes tell us - and that by his love, all the outsiders and losers are being made beautiful.”

Gray’s new album A Way to See in the Dark will be released on September 13 but the first song “Remind Me Who I Am” is available on iTunes. For video updates you can find some of Gray’s new work on YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/ user/Graygraymusic.

Bemus Point United Methodist Church will open the doors at 7p.m. for the August 19 concert and offer a time of fellowship and coffee prior to the 8p.m. concert. For tickets and more information please call 716-386-3401 or visit www.bpumc.com.

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Lieutenant Governor to Address Chamber Awards Banquet Lieutenant Governor Robert Duffy will be the keynote speaker for the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet Thursday, October 6th at the Chautauqua Suites Meeting & Expo Center in Mayville.

Duffy was elected Lieutenant Governor in November of 2010 with running mate Governor Andrew Cuomo.

Prior to that, he was mayor of Rochester since January, 2006.

Some highlights of his term as mayor include merging several departments to create efficiencies, reducing the city’s workforce, adopting a 311 call

center to provide access to city services, investing in public safety to reduce the crime rate, and attracting millions of dollars in private-sector investments.

Born and raised in Rochester, Duffy graduated from the Aquinas Institute, Monroe Community College and Rochester Institute of Technology. After joining the Rochester Police Department in 1976, he worked nights to earn a Master’s degree from Syracuse University. He became Deputy Chief of Police in 1992 and Rochester’s Chief of Police in 1998.

The Lieutenant Governor will speak on the topic of New York State’s new Regional Economic Development Councils.

As chair of each of the ten regional councils in New York State, Lieutenant Governor Duffy is working with stakeholders from business, local government, academia, labor, agriculture, and community organizations to coordinate economic development efforts.

For information about the Annual Awards Banquet, or to register an individual or a table, call the Chamber at 366-6200 or 484-1101 or visit the Chamber web site at www. chautauquachamber.org.

Grape Country Wine Festival August 13-14 The Chamber is pleased to help support America’s Grape Country Wine Festival, which will be held August 13-14 at the Chautauqua County Fairgrounds in Dunkirk. The event will include dozens of wineries, crafters and artisan food producers from all over New York State, and will feature food, beverages and live music including a head-

line performance by Atlantic Recording artist Uncle Kracker on Sunday. For more information call 1-800-965-4834 or visit www.agcwinefestival.com.

The festival is sponsored by Merritt Winery, Yancy’s Fancy, Chautauqua County, the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, ADK Merchant Services, WL Putnam Agency, Entercom Com-

munications, Buffalo Spree Magazine, Media One Group, Arthur R. Gren Company, Culligan, Lake Erie Living Magazine, Cleveland Magazine, and OtherWisz Creative Group. The festival runs from noon-7pm Saturday and noon5pm Sunday, with the Uncle Kracker concert from 7-11pm.

SellingHive is Focus of Next Go Social Training It was standing room only with more than thirty Chamber members on hand for the initial Go Social training, which was held recently in Dunkirk. The next event in the series will focus specifically on SellingHive, a new social media site centered specifically on growing sales. SellingHive is a start-up operation currently based in the SUNY Fredonia Technology Incubator. The second in this series will be

held held August 24th from 8:00-9:30am at the Robert H. Jackson Center in Jamestown. It is free to all Chamber members. Plans call for a member of the SellingHive focus group to demonstrate how the site works. In the months ahead, the series will address SellingHive topics including creating an effective offer, developing your catalog, and establishing a commission structure.

Chamber Golf Tournament Set for September 1 Tri-County Country Club in Forestville will host the Annual Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament this year on September 1. The tournament includes an 11:00am shotgun start and a fourperson scramble. The cost per person is $150 for Chamber/ MAST members or $175 for non-members. Sponsors are DFT Communications, The

Observer, The Post-Journal, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Cott Foods, Community Bank, Fredonia Place, Lakeshore Savings Bank, Lawley Tradition Agency, NRG Dunkirk Power LLC, Petri Baking Products, and Stearns & Wheeler. To register, call the Chamber at 716-366-6200 or 716-4841101, or visit the web site at www.chautauquachamber.org.

Bright Choices

Open Enrollment Sessions Scheduled The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce has scheduled Open Enrollment meetings for its Bright Choices insurance program. Open to current Bright Choices members and those who may be interested in the awardwinning program, the sessions will be held Wednesday, September 28 in Jamestown

and Thursday, September 29 in Dunkirk. The meetings will be held from 7:30-9:00am and from 5:30-7:00pm each day, in order to give current and prospective customers options for attending. Bright Choices representatives will provide a presentation, followed by time for questions and answers.

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1891 Fredonia Opera House

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The imaginative comedy/ drama “Beginners” is the next featured film in the Cinema Series at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. It will be screened Sat., Aug. 13, at 8 p.m. and Tues., Aug. 16, at 7:30 p.m.

When it comes to relation“Johnny Devita” tells about his life with Lucy at the ships, we’re all beginners. recent Lake View Cemetery From writer/director Mike tours during the Lucy Fest.

Mills comes “Beginners,” a comedy/drama about how of her teacher’s gravesites. deeply funny and transfor“The guests seem to enjoy mative life can be, even at its the ride, the horses and the information,” said Joni Black- most serious moments. man, Fenton History Center “Beginners” explores the hiDirector and tour guide. larity, confusion and surprises of love through the evolving consciousness of Oliver (Ewan McGregor). Oliver meets the irreverent and unpredictable Anna (Mélanie Laurent) only months after his father Hal Fields (Christopher Plummer) has passed away.

Contributed Article This new love floods Oliver Len Barry with memories of his father, who, following the death of his wife of 45 years, came out After significant life changes, of the closet at age 75 to live three artists have created a a full, energized and wonunique art exhibition within derfully tumultuous gay life the walls of the 3rd On 3rd – including having a younger Gallery, now open through boyfriend, Andy (Goran Aug. 19.

Visnjic). The upheavals of “Bits and Pieces” is showcasing Hal’s new honesty, by turns original art by Becky Thomas, funny and moving, brought Sandy Pearson and John Pearson. In a departure from most gallery shows, the artists created their work within the space during the last several weeks, inviting the public to Contributed Article interact with them. Original years. For all three artists, mosaics, photographs and JSBA “Bits and Pieces” finds them fiber art are on display. rerouting themselves in the art which brought them together John Pearson was previously The Jamestown Savings Bank exhibited in the Arts Council’s in the first place.

Arena will hold a fundraiser Wright Gallery in 2005 with The artists will be available at this Sunday to benefit ALS his digital photography show three public events to mark research, better known as Lou “The Label Goes in the Back” the completion of “Bits and Gehrig’s disease. An Arena and again in 2007 with his Pieces.” employee, Kevin Hoitink and photography show, “CollaboA lunchtime reception will be his family have been affected rations.” held on Aug. 12 from 11 a.m. by the illness and the event will be in Kevin’s honor.

Becky Thomas is the former until 1:30 p.m. Visitors are coordinator of the Wright and encouraged to pack a lunch.

The ‘Fight ALS’ fundraiser Palace Galleries, and has been Beverages and desserts are will feature an amazing lineup an artist and teacher for over provided.

40 years. A mixed-media/ The artists will return on Aug. altered images artist, she 16 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. has displayed in Jamestown, Refreshments will be available.

Florida, Maryland and New A final viewing will feature York. Her work with John Becky, John and Sandy on spans a decade. Their mosaic Contributed Article Aug. 19 from 10 a.m. until 2 pieces will reflect the bits and Fenton History Center p.m. pieces of tests, surgeries, doctor visits and therapies Becky The 3rd On 3rd Gallery is lohas experienced since being cated at 116 East Third Street Experience our hometown’s diagnosed with cancer. in Jamestown, NY. “Bits and living history. The Fenton Pieces” is open to the public History Center’s Annual Old Sandy is John’s mother and on weekdays from 9 a.m.

Fashion Day Festival is Saturhas always been supportive until 5 p.m. Exhibitions at the day, August 13 from 9 a.m. to of his photography interests.

3rd On 3rd Gallery are made 3 p.m. at the Fenton Mansion, For this show Sandy decided on Washington St, just south it was time to dust off her Fine possible by support from Arts Council for Chautauqua of the Washington St. Bridge, Arts degree and her sewing County and New York State next to Walgreens Drug Store. machine and explore what Council on the Arts State and Admission to the festival and could be made from items Local Partnership Funding. the museum is free. Parkleft behind after a significant ing is available at Fessenden, weight loss over the past three Laumer and DeAngelo Attorneys on Forest Ave. next to the Fenton property.

“This is a great day for families, especially grandparents The Fenton History Center, Lake View Cemetery Association and the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center partnered to present horse drawn trolley tours during the recent Lucy Fest. The hour long tours were an interesting way to learn about Lucy’s life in Jamestown. Actors portrayed a people from Lucy’s life. They played Warner and Frances Erickson, Marion Van Vlack, Johnny Devita (who is buried in Hold Cross Cemetery) and Ed Peterson.

Other stops on the tour were the Hunt family plot, Lucy’s father’s first gravesite and two

Warren Area Artists Display in Jamestown

father and son closer than they’d ever been able to be.

Now Oliver endeavors to love Anna with all the bravery, humor and hope that his father taught him.

At once deeply personal and universal, “Beginners” was in-

spired by director Mills’ own father and is meant in turn to inspire everyone weighing their chances and choices in life and love.

Joe Neumaier, in the New York Daily News, calls the movie “a beautifully humane,

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sweet and intelligent movie that knows exactly what it is at every moment.” Peter Travers, of Rolling Stone, calls it “touchingly personal and altogether extraordinary.

One of the best films of the year!” Claudia Puig, of USA Today, says it’s “endlessly original! Christopher Plummer is pitch-perfect. Ewan McGregor’s best performance.” Betsy Sharkey, in the Los Angeles Times, calls it “continually surprising, from beginning to end. A fresh peach of a film. Poignant and funny.” Rated R for language and sexual content, “Beginners” runs 105 minutes Tickets to the Opera House Cinema Series are available at the door for $7 (adults), $6.50 (seniors & Opera House members) and $5 (students & children) the night of each screening. For more information, call the Opera House Box Office at 716-679-1891.

The Opera House Cinema Series continues with the controversial Terrence Malick film “Tree of Life” on Aug. 20 & 23.

Chautauqua County’s only year-round performing arts center, the 1891 Fredonia Opera House is a member-supported not-for-profit organization located in Village Hall in downtown Fredonia. For a complete schedule of events, visit www.fredopera.org.

Lou Gehrig ’s Disease Fundraiser Sunday of live music, a chicken BBQ, an impressive pair of Chinese and silent auctions as well as a celebrity hockey game.

Music will take place on the patio behind the Jamestown Savings Bank Arena starting at 11 am and running until 6:30 pm. Featured bands include Thee Audience, The Bogarts, Cindy Haight, Notixx & Doodle, Foot Foot, Days of Old, Family Vibes, Tapper & Friends, and Doug Dye. At 7 pm, the celebrity hockey

game will take place in the DFT Communications Arena A. This game will feature local talent as well as Stanley Cup Winner, Kevyn Adams and Jamestown Ironmen Head Coach, Dan Daikawa.

Following the game, there will be an after party in the Arena Club hosted by DJ Ace and will run until 11:30 pm.

Chinese & silent auction bidding will be open all day.

Chicken BBQ, corn on the cob and beer will also be

available on the patio along with games including cornhole.

It will be an entire day of music, hockey, food, drink and fun all to benefit a good cause.

Tickets are $10 and available presale at the Jamestown Savings Bank Arena Box Office.

Tickets will also be available at the door the day of the event. Please call (716) 4842624 if you have any questions or would like to be involved.

Old Fashion Day Festival Full of Activities

Westfield Farmers’ Market to Sponsor Art in the Park Contributed Article Westfield Farmers’ Market

The Westfield’s Farmers’ Market presents an Art in the Park event on Saturday, August 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Artists from the North Shore Arts Alliance display and sell paintings, fine art photography, sepia-toned photographs of Westfield, prints and more.

At 11:00 a.m. Thomas Annear will demonstrate plein air painting and discuss the realities of selecting a location and working on site. At noon, James Hoggard will demonstrate the use of the large-format camera he uses for fine art photography.

The even is held in conjunction with the regular farmers’ market activities.

and their grand children, plan to share lunch, tour the museum and take a ride on the carriage,” says Mike Rohlin, President of the Board of Trustees, “we thank our sponsors Jamestown Area Medical Association, Jamestown Radiologists, Stormer Mechanical and Lydell Industries for their support of the festival.”

The festival is a Chautauqua County Bicentennial Passport stamp event. “Building Jamestown” is the summer exhibit which features many images of Jamestown past. The festival will bring many aspects of Jamestown’s development to life. Additional exhibits will be about early building

techniques before electricity and the development of the local telephone and telephone companies. Children will be able to build a birdhouse for a small donation. Classic Jamestown, a local history group, will be at the festival to share photographs from their private collections.

The festival has a wide variety of demonstrations and activities. A Civil War era blacksmith will be working at his forge and telling stories about the time. New this year is a horse drawn carriage ride, a Chicken BBQ, and appraisals.

The Chicken BBQ is offered from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.. The cost is $8 per meal with take-

out available. Local appraiser Bill Lucas will be offering appraisals all day. The cost is $3 per item and $12 for 5 items.

Kettle corn, old fashioned lemonade, hot dogs and soda will also be available. Old time crafters will be demonstrating antique scroll saw woodcrafts, quilting, pressing cider and shucking corn. Additional vendors will be demonstrating and selling their wares.

WHUG will be broadcasting a live remote from 10 to 11 a.m..

For more information visit www.fentonhistorycenter.org or call The Fenton History Center at 716 664-6256.

DJDC 1k Kids Run Contributed Article Ashley Anderson

The Downtown Jamestown Development Corporation is holding their first 1K Kids Run on Friday August 26, in conjunction with the Farmer’s Market Youth Day. The run begins at 11 a.m. and check-in / registration starting at 10:30. There will be medals given to the first place runner of each group. The groups are broken down based upon what grade your child will be entering at the beginning of the 2011 / 2012 school

year. Fifth grade will start the run off at 11am, followed by fourth grade at 11:10am, third grade at 11:20, second grade at 11:30, first grade at 11:40 a.m., and kindergarten at 11:50 a.m.

Registration will be held at the DJDC offices located at 119-121 West Third Street.

Children should arrive 20 minutes prior to race to check in and receive t-shirt or to register. Children will then line up in front of the Renaissance Center on Third Street at their designated time to begin the run from the Renaissance Center to Prender-

gast Avenue and back to the Renaissance Center. Parent / Guardian may run with any child in kindergarten or first grade if they wish, but it is not mandatory.

There will be post-race activities for everyone to enjoy.

There will be face paintings, a magic show, petting zoo, bounce house, games, and healthy snacks. Everyone is encouraged to come out and take advantage of all the activities!

“We are looking forward to the 1K Run as a new addition to the Farmers Market Youth Day,” said Ashley Anderson,

Special Events Coordinator.

“We are always looking for new ways to get the community involved and to have a good time while doing so.”

Pre-registration for getting your official race t-shirt ends on August 10. Children can still register after the 10th and you can even register the day of the race but only the pre-registered will receive the t-shirt.

For more information, call Ashley Anderson at 664-2477 ext. 224, or visit our website at www.discoverjamestown. com .

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Blessings Everywhere Studio and Gift Shop

By Patricia Pihl Star Staff Writer

It’s a Tuesday afternoon and Sandy Niedzaiecki and Kathy Kaczor are at Blessings Everywhere Studio in Forestville for their painting class. It may be the opportunity to create something that they can call their own that draws them. What keeps them coming is something less tangible but of seemingly greater value.

Niedzwiecki says she has learned a technique called “pen and ink” and has tried the more difficult “one stroke.” She adds, “I come, I enjoy, it’s like therapy- she’s the most wonderful person out there.”

“She” is Shelly Odebralski, owner of Blessings Everywhere Studio and Gift Shop, who herself has found a joy in her work which seems to have spread to all of her students.

Kathy Kaczor started classes a few months ago. She says she is there to make Christmas gifts for her family in California. “I’m not buying anything from the stores— I’m making my own Christmas gifts and Christmas cards too.”

She adds, “I never thought I could make anything, but Shelly convinced me that I could.” While painting and creating, they have fun, they have even had tears, and if the soup is on, or coffee is made, Odebralski shares that with them as well.

It’s not just adults who gravi-

tate to her classes. Odebralski says she has a steady steam of students of all ages from 12:30- 8 p.m. Taped to the walls of her studio are notes from school-age children.

One says, “thank you for teaching me art,” another paper is titled “Meet My Hero,” and explains why Odebralski is her favorite.

The beauty of her classes, which usually include between 4-6 students, is that each person can work on the form of their choice- all at the same time- whether acrylics, oils, pen and ink or watercolor. Individuals can also begin classes at any time.

Most of her students bring the material they wish to paint on. It could be wine glasses, mailboxes- Odebralski’s favorite, lamps, or furnishings. One woman painted a seascape on the side of a trunk.

Background Odebralski says it was the agony of a stressful job which eventually led her to what she is doing today. One day, while watching QVC, she saw artist Donna Dewberry, who inspired her to begin painting. She started doing mailboxes, and then began to do craft shows. Eventually she looked into teaching and became certified in 2002 in what is called the “one stroke” technique, which involves, she says double loading the paintbrush and blending, shading and highlighting.

“I love what I do and that’s what makes the difference.

There are so many people

Shelly Odebralski describes the “pen and ink” process.

that come through these doors – whatever they have going on in their life- when they leave they always feel better. It’s cheaper than therapy.”

Girls Night Out Another feature of her business is the “Girls Night Out Party,” which she says appeals to any small group of friends, who “don’t take time for

A collection of hand painted glasses on display at Blessings Everywhere Studio.

themselves.”

“Women love to get together but don’t give themselves permission.” For $12.50, Odebralski says, they can get together, do a paint project, make a mess, hang out with their girlfriends without having to clean their house.”

Participants in these classes usually work on the same project.

While some of techniques, are goof proof- “ if you can trace you can do pen and ink,” others like the one stroke, are more difficult to master. And while encouraging, Odebralski says she “never lies to her students.”

If some aspect of their work needs improvement- she will tell them and help with their technique.

She has also taken her classes on the road to groups of ten or more In addition to her classes, her studio is also a gift shop that includes a collection of high quality, handmade crafts and gifts and homemade goodies at affordable prices. She says, “it’s the place to come when you need a special gift, made with love, for the ones you love.”

Blessings Everywhere Studio and Gift Shop is located at 22 Lodi Street (Route 39) in Forestville. For more information on classes, interested persons may call 716- 9652956, or visit www.blessingseverywhere.com and www. paintedbyshelly.com. Blessings Everywhere Painted by Shelly is also on Facebook.

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Tax Matters Back to School

By Kelly Haggmark Contributing Writer

We can’t help but notice all the back-to-school ads in the media this month as the end

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of summer approaches and fall will soon be here. Backto-school is a time for new beginnings. With new classes, new teachers, new supplies, and of course, most importantly for the kids, NEW CLOTHES everyone feels the excitement in a fresh start.

This can also be a good time to start fresh with your financial house. Recordkeeping for individuals as well as business owners can be a big head ache. You’ve heard the joke about the small business owner that brings all their receipts to their tax preparer in a box. Well believe me, that

Contributing Writer

Richard White, General Manager of Jim White’s Truck and Auto Center, shares his automotive expertise from a lifetime spent in the auto industry. What I know sitting on the opposite side of the desk, you auto know…

What’s up with all the sales tax? In New York, each time a motor vehicle is sold, the purchaser is subject to the State and the appropriate county for the sales tax calculated on the selling price of the vehicle. Just think of how many tax dollars are collected in the lifespan of a motor vehicle each time it is sold.

Also, you pay the county tax rate for where you reside, not based on the location of the selling dealer. For instance, if an Erie County purchaser buys a car in Chautauqua County, he is subject to 8.75% tax rate rather than our Chautauqua County bargain rate of 7.5%. Some purchasers including Native Americans, Farmers and Re-sellers may be exempt from sales tax. Make sure to consult your tax professional if you are unsure if you qualify.

On a positive note, if you are trading in a vehicle, the tax is calculated on the trade difference, which may equate to a substantial savings in tax. Not all states offer this savings.

So, you may want to reconsider selling your old car and instead trade it in when you calculate how much you will save in overall tax. Remember, as they say, there are two things in life you cannot avoid, death and taxation.

Please direct any questions that you would like addressed in this column to my email (rwhite@jimwhites.com).

into manageable pieces so you won’t be overwhelmed. You can also bring your accountant the box now and they can get a jump on the job.

There are so many ways in which you can keep yourself or your business organized including software, web tools and apps for your phone or iPad, and even a manual filing system. Whether you choose manual or high tech, you can make things easier come next income tax season. I always encourage people to use the tools they are most comfortable with and will really use to stay on top of things. It’s

not necessarily that one way is better than another or that one is right and another is wrong. It’s like exercise; you have to choose what you will stick with and enjoy doing for it to actually work effectively.

So as back-to-school season approaches, think about getting your financial life organized. Whether your situation is very simple or more complex, the time you spend now will reduce your stress come next tax time.

Kelly Haggmark is the owner of Haggmark Tax Service and is currently an Enrolled Agent

enrolled to practice before the Internal Revenue Service. She has 20 years of experience in the fields of tax, accounting, and auditing and is a member of the Jamestown Community College Adjunct Faculty as an entrepreneurship instructor. The content of this article is meant to provide general tax information only. Readers should consult their tax professional for advice and guidance regarding individual or business tax matters.

Rotary Entertained By Soprano Florie Gauthier-Valiquette Contributed Article Jamestown Rotary Club

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happens quite a bit, but I can honestly say I don’t mind the box. I’m sort of an odd one. I actually like sorting through a client’s box of receipts, getting them all organized, neatly categorized, added up, and stapled together. I also really enjoy tax research. Yes, I’m sure you would agree, I am a little odd.

As September begins and the young return to school or college, it is the perfect time to get organized in preparation for tax time beginning in January. You have four months to tackle the job and there’s still time to break it down

French Canadian soprano Florie Gauthier-Valiquette shared several selections with the members of the Rotary Club of Jamestown at their recent meeting. She is currently the recipient of the Chautauqua Institution Music Scholarship sponsored by the Rotary Club of Jamestown.

She holds a master of Music in Voice Performance from

the University of Montreal and is now pursuing her vocal studies with Marlena Malas in New York City. She recently sang the role of Maria in the musical The Sound of Music staged by Denise Filiatrault and produced by Just for Laughs in Montreal. She has shared her beautiful soprano voice in many other productions and concerts.

She has received several awards and honors including the Young Lyrical Talent in 2009 and 2011. In addition

to attending the Chautauqua Music Institute, she has also attended the Orford Art Center, the Canadian Oper-

atic Arts Academy and the Academy of LaRoche d’Hys. She was accompanied by pianist Martin Dube. He is a

native of Montmagny, Canada and studied piano at Laval University before pursuing his master’s in chamber music at McGill University.

The recipient of a scholarship from Manhattan School of Music, he studied Accompanying under Warren Jones.

From 1997 to 2000 he was an associate coach at the Julliard School of Music and has been a coach at the Chautauqua Institution since 1997. He is now an official voice coach at the Montreal University and a respected collaborative artist.

New Electronic Medical Records “Clicking” for The Resource Center Contributed Article TRC

New technology designed to improve the efficiency of health care in Chautauqua County is now just a click away for The Resource Center.

It’s called EMR, or Electronic Medical Records, and earlier this year, thanks in part to a $200,000 grant from the Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation, The Resource Center went live with this new technology.

It’s technology that simply stores patient health information into a central electronic location, making it available to providers on a secure network.

“It’s a system where all records are kept in the computer and are no longer on paper,” said Julie Kohler, TRC’s assistant director for Diagnostic and Treatment Services. “It’s just fabulous. It really streamlines procedures. There’s no hunting for charts, they’re easier to read than a doctor’s handwriting, it allows for better record keeping, and it creates a patient history and database.”

TRC acquired its EMR system from a company called Allscripts, and with support from the company and the help of the Sheldon Foundation grant, TRC is now online with EMR. The Sheldon grant was instrumental in the plan, design, development, testing, and full implementation of the system. Two of the many health care professionals employed by TRC are already immersed in the technology.

“Oh, it is very convenient.

Dr. Adnan Munir and nurse Mickey McAvoy consult a patient’s electronic medical record at The Resource Center’s Primary Care Office.

I’ve used it before at WCA and the VA Clinic, and I’m a big fan of EMR. It is the way to go. We are all still at various levels of learning it, but we will have everyone on the same page,” said Dr. Adnan Munir, who practices at TRC’s Primary Care Office on East Second Street in Jamestown.

“Everything is in the computer – click, click, click, and it’s there. I can be at the office or at home and get a call, whether it’s one of my patients or not; again – click, click, click, the info is right there.

“It’s easy, oh, it really is. It’s easier to follow up on a patient, and I can pull up the previous notes, word for word. It really streamlines things,” said Deb Piotrowski, nurse practitioner at TRC’s School-Based Health Center located inside Jamestown High School. “We can change it to meet our specific needs.

We can make new templates, and they can be tailored to

the provider’s use. It’s nice in a school setting because we see a lot of people, so when I finish my notes, I click to save and the next provider can see them.”

Because of the new technology, Munir and Ms. Piotrowski believe they can operate at a much higher detailed level of care, despite the fact TRC has to start from scratch and spend countless hours inputting patients’ information, demographics and medical history into the computer, regardless of whether a person is a first-time visitor or an existing patient. And while some people may question the safety of such a system, all who use it confirm that a patient’s privacy is protected from abuse.

“The same amount of people have access to a paper chart as they do an electronic one,” said Ms. Kohler. “It’s very difficult to hack into the system, and the EMR actually pro-

vides a higher level of security because the software registers every click, so we’ll be able to know who is in there.”

“The tablets are very secure; in fact, they are fingerprint protected and only allows you to have access to them. When I sign off, no one else can gain access,” said Ms. Piotrowski.

Munir added, “Their privacy is better protected. Only the providers have access. They are the same people who have access to paper charts. It’s all password protected, so you can tell who’s been clicking.”

That clicking is also made easier when it comes to doctors and nurses ordering lab work and prescription medication for their patients.

“Oh, it’s very simple. We can stay within the same system, and we interface with the labs.

The lab information goes right into my patient’s electronic record,” said Munir. “And no more hand-writing prescrip-

tions – I just click on the medications, including generic, and if for some reason the insurance company doesn’t like it, it’ll let you know. But you just click which pharmacy and send it on its way. Fewer mistakes are made.”

Ms. Piotrowski added, “Yes, we e-prescribe. We simply call up the list of medications, click the right one, choose a pharmacy, click on it, and send it on its way. Then it becomes a part of the patient’s record.”

Even diagnosing a patient and billing that person for the services received has become a much more efficient way of doing business with the EMR. “It’s automatic and much easier. I put in the info in the computer, and it calculates the billing. I input the diagnosis and notes and pick the codes.

The computer does the rest.”

Munir said.

“First, with a diagnosis, you can be more precise as it is all coded. I can be very specific and note the severity of a condition. The billing is just as easy once all the codes are in,” Ms. Piotrowski added.

And while EMR is still a work in progress for some, others believe it’s only a matter of time before everyone is on the same page.

“It’s a great way to practice.

The work is better documented; it improves quality of care and generates better revenue for the agency. I’m glad we have it, and I think in the next three to six months, we’ll all be caught up and it will only get easier,” concluded Munir.

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Brenda J. Hayes was welcomed as a new board member from the Brocton/Portland area at Thursday’s Westfield Memorial Hospital Foundation meeting A graduate of Denison University in 1971, she worked in the human service field for six years before attending graduate school at Virginia Tech where she earned her Master of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and a PhD. in Human Development. After graduate school, Dr. Hayes spent 25 years in the Philadelphia area where she worked as a counselor and consultant in the mental health field.

In 2006, Dr. Hayes returned to her Route 5 family farm, Vine Cliff, where she is assisting her mother, Rosemary, in managing the vineyards. In 2007, she opened a personal coaching practice in Fredonia to work with individual clients and groups to promote positive mental health and wellness.

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from Brocton High School in 1967 and now serves on the Alumni Association. In addition, she is a member of the Fredonia Rotary Club, serving as the mentor for its Youth Exchange Program; the League of Women Voters, the American Association of University Women and the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce.

She has two grown children and an infant granddaughter. Of her new seat on the WMHF board, she said that serving the hospital is on the top of her list. She is com-

Owning a franchise opportunity was a popular option among executives and managers who had lost their positions as a result of the economic downturn. It offered them a degree of financial security in an increasingly uncertain and fluctuating business climate.

However, as the recovery begins to gain ground, and consumer and small business confidence begins to inch its way back to normal, franchising has continued to be a popular option. While revenues mitted to the growth and among big corporations are development of Chautauqua stabilizing, that doesn’t mean County and the importance of the feelings of uncertainty and community health care. insecurity surrounding workers’ jobs have faded.

“The foundation is pleased to have Dr. Hayes on board, “As the economy regains its giving the foundation repremomentum, many are realsentation in the Brocton area. izing that this is the right time Brenda will bring significant to start a new business of their strength and expertise to own. The freedom, flexibility our board with her wealth and support of a franchise are of educational and business all attractive,” Cliff Welles, a experience. She will be a won- regional director for a franchiderful asset,” said Rose Van sor, told Naples News.

Volkenburg, foundation board According to the source, president. there are three factors that are continuing to boost franchise investments, all of which are related to the current economic milieu. First, it cites unemployment statistics. The most recently released figures from the Labor Department found that unemployment

Internationally Known Speaker Added to Chautauqua Symposium Contributed Article TRC

The Resource Center is pleased to announce the addition of Angela Kerins to its list of speakers for next week’s “TRC at Chautauqua Symposium.”

The Resource Center’s second annual Chautauqua Symposium takes place August 16 and 17. The first day’s events will be held at the Chautauqua Suites Meeting and Expo Center in Mayville, while the second day will take place at several of The Resource Center’s locations in Jamestown.

The symposium is an opportunity for those working in the disability field, educators, families, and people with disabilities to examine current issues affecting those with disabling conditions. The Resource Center is honored that Ms. Kerins will be able to join the list of presenters.

Ms. Kerins is the chief executive of the Rehab Group, a not-for-profit organization that operates in Ireland, the United Kingdom, Poland, and the Netherlands. The Rehab Group delivers person-centred services to people with disabilities, older people and others who are marginalized.

Last year, more than 43,000 people accessed its range of health and social care, training and education, and rehabilitation, employment and commercial services, in more than 250 locations. More than 3,500 people are employed by the Rehab Group and its divisions.

From 1999 to 2009, Ms. Kerins was the chairperson of the Irish National Disability Authority and was instrumental in establishing the National Disability Strategy.

In partnership with Ireland’s Prime Minister’s Office, she was appointed as co-chair of the National Disability Strategy Stakeholders’ Monitoring Group, established by the Irish government to ensure the effective implementation of the strategy. Ms. Kerins also has advised other national governments on the development of their national disability strategies.

In 2007, she was appointed by the Irish government as chairperson of the State’s equality body, the Equality Authority.

Ms. Kerins also is a member of the Irish Health Information and Quality Authority, the regulatory body for health care in Ireland, and she serves on the National Council of the Irish Business and Employers Confederation.

In 2003, she was awarded an honorary doctorate of laws by the National University of Ireland, University College Dublin, for her contribution to the disability field.

Ms. Kerins joins the other speakers previously committed to attend the event: Frank Flannery, immediate past president of Workability International; Dr. Frederick Frese, the founder of the Community and State Hospital section of the American Psychological Association and past president of the National Mental Health Consumers Association; Elmer L. Cerano, the executive

director of Michigan Protection & Advocacy Service, Inc.; and the husband-wife team of Dr. Maggie Buckley, a school psychologist and the founder of Transforming Care, and David Morlock, a self-determination staff mentor.

The six speakers will give their presentations at Chautauqua Suites, located at 215 West Lake Road (Route 394). The lunchtime panel discussion will feature four individuals with a variety of disabling conditions, who will share their experiences.

For the symposium’s second day, attendees may choose which TRC site to visit to spend a more intimate session with one of the speakers for an informal dialog. Afterwards, everyone is invited to TRC’s Conference Center, located at 200 Dunham Avenue in Jamestown, for a luncheon, during which the topics discussed during the individual morning sessions will be shared.

The $69 registration fee includes both days of the symposium and the option of taking a cruise on Chautauqua Lake aboard the steamship the Chautauqua Belle following the conclusion of the first day’s presentations.

For more information or to register, visit www.trcsymposium.com or phone (716) 661-1477.

The Resource Center is Chautauqua County’s largest provider of services and supports to individuals with disabling conditions and their families.

was at 9.1 percent in May, up from 8.9 percent two months prior.

As a result, many Americans have stopped looking for employment, removing themselves from the jobs market and deciding to become their own boss. Rather than opening an independent small business, which poses a great number of risks, many businesspeople are opting for the support a franchisor offers, including marketing and financing.

“Franchising allows the franchisee to supplement an existing income, and create a lifeboat of replacement income should their current career end,” shares Mary Jane & Rex DeJaager, Liberty Tax Area Developer. DeJaager adds, “And for those who are no longer employed, franchising provides a proven system making success more likely.”

While the 2008 financial crisis devastated the credit market, lending has seen marked improvements over the past year.

Large financial institutions such as Bank of America, Wells Fargo and JP Morgan Chase have all announced that they plan to increase their commitment to the sector over the next year. In fact, JP Morgan announced it would increase small business lending to $12 billion in 2011 - a 20 percent increase over 2010.

This doesn’t mean that credit doesn’t remain tight, though.

Naples News writes, “A combination of reduced home values, reduced equity and tight credit from traditional lenders has forced some buyers to seek less expensive franchises, or those that offer franchising with little or no collateral.”

Additionally, many franchisors have strong relationships with local financial institutions, making it easier for them to be approved for loans, as lending officers see the franchise method as a less risky proposition thanks to its tried-and-true business model.

About Liberty Tax Service Liberty Tax Service is the fastest-growing retail tax preparation company in the industry’s history. Founded in 1997 by CEO John T. Hewitt, a pioneer in the tax industry, Liberty Tax Service has prepared over 9,000,000 individual income tax returns.

With 42 years of tax industry experience, Hewitt stands as the most experienced CEO in the tax preparation business, having also founded Jackson Hewitt Tax Service.

Liberty Tax Service is the only tax franchise on the Forbes “Top 20 Franchises to Start,” and ranks #1 of the tax franchises on the Entrepreneur “Franchise 500.” Each office provides computerized income tax preparation, electronic filing, and online filing through eSmart Tax.

Westfield Memorial Hospital Radiology Department Receives ACR Accreditation Contributed Article Westfield Memorial Hospital

Westfield Memorial Hospital has been awarded a threeyear term of accreditation in nuclear medicine as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Nuclear medicine is a branch of medical imaging that uses small amounts of radioactive material, ingested by the patient, to diagnose and treat a variety of disease, including many types of cancers, heart disease, and certain other abnormalities within the body.

The ACR gold seal of accreditation represents the highest level of image quality and patient safety. It is awarded only to facilities meeting ACR Practice Guidelines and Technical Standards after a peer-review evaluation by board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field. Image quality, personnel qualifications, adequacy of facility equipment, quality control procedures, and quality assurance programs are assessed.

The findings are reported to the ACR Committee on Accreditation, which subsequently provides the practice with a comprehensive report

they can use for continuous practice improvement.

The ACR is a national professional organization serving more than 34,000 diagnostic/ interventional radiologists, radiation oncologists, nuclear medicine physicians, and medical physicists with programs focusing on the practice of medical imaging and radiation oncology and the delivery of comprehensive health care services.

Westfield Memorial Hospital is committed to providing compassion and excellence in the delivery of care that appropriately addresses the health needs of our communities.

Weinberg Receives Second Paul Harris Fellow Contributed Article Jamestown Rotary Club

Hadley Weinberg received his second Paul Harris Fellow from Rotary District 7090 Assistant Governor, P. Christian Yates. Weinberg is the owner of Weinberg Financial Group with offices in Jamestown, Buffalo and Boston, MA. He has worked in the investment management industry for over 30 years. He received his bachelors and master’s degrees in Economics and Public Policy from University of Rochester.

An active Rotarian, Hadley Weinberg has hosted students through the student exchange program, served as President,

on the Board of Directors and on many committees.

As a community leader, he has served as President of the United Way of Southern Chautauqua County and as its campaign chair.

The Paul Harris Fellow is named for the founder of Rotary International and recognizes friends of The Rotary Foundation who donate $1,000 or more to the foundation.

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Chautauqua Lake Students Attend Boys’, Girls’ State Contributed Article Chautauqua Lake Central School

Three students, soon to be seniors at Chautauqua Lake Central School, attended Boys’ and Girls’ State leadership programs this summer. Luke Smith and Jed Walsh attended the 75th annual Boys’ State at Morrisville State College in Morrisville, New York, and Jessie Meredith represented Chautauqua Lake at Girls’ State on the SUNY Brockport campus. Their participation was sponsored by the William L. Travis American Legion Post 493.

Jessie Meredith, daughter of Julie Meredith of Mayville and Tom Meredith of Sherman, developed a renewed appreciation for her country, a new understanding of the workings of government, and greater respect for the men and women who are involved in governmental processes.

Getting to know her fellow Girls’ State citizens was a significant part of the experience as well. “I’ve never had more fun with a group of teenage girls,” Jessie explained. “I truly believe they are the best young ladies New York has to offer.”

The other girls “inspired me to push the limits I previously placed on myself,” she explained.

She particularly enjoyed the flag raising and lowering ceremonies, explaining that each was made unique through a poem, song or other presentation by Girls’ State citizens. Guest speakers

included women leaders from the Armed Forces who shared their experiences of being women in a man’s profession.

They were also inspirational speakers on Americanism.

Developing leadership and teamwork skills was an important part of Boys’ State for Luke Smith, son of Nancy and Mark Smith of Mayville. “Teamwork is important in government,” Luke observed, “and working as a team you can get things done much faster.”

Jed Walsh, son of Shelly and Tom Walsh of Mayville, believes the experience helped him develop public speaking skills. He especially enjoyed the many interesting guest speakers, whose presentations ranged from their particular roles in government, to the Holocaust, to the importance of communicating through public speaking.

The boys learned a practical skill, too: how to make their beds. After a demonstration by a Marine Corporal, all the students learned quickly, because if it was not properly made, the bed was ripped apart

and the boy had to start again.

Jed is proud that he never had to re-make his bed.

Meeting over 1,000 boys and interacting with them in “city,” “county” and “state” government processes helped both Luke and Jed make new friends from across the state.

Luke enjoyed the experience of electing boys from his “city” and “county” to various governmental positions. The citizens of Boys’ State elected Jed both city treasurer and county judge.

Jed particular enjoyed seeing the State Troopers, who rappelled down the building and demonstrated their trained dogs. For Luke, one of the highlights was getting up at 6:00 each morning for physical training exercises led by a member of the U.S. Marine Corps. The Marines also taught the boys to march; this is how they moved from one place to another on campus.

Luke has also attended a Rotary International student leadership program. He competes on the High School Bowl academic team, for which he re-

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ceived awards for outstanding achievement and dedication, and is treasurer of the French Club. He has earned an award for excellence in English, was named to the Dean’s List as a part time Jamestown Community College student, and has earned college credit for preengineering studies at Chautauqua Lake. He has repeatedly earned honor roll status and has earned an Academic Letter.

Luke plays trumpet in the high school band and performed on stage in the High School Musical, Footloose, and in the National Honor Society talent show. He is a scholar-athlete on the varsity soccer, bowling and golf teams, and he also plays varsity tennis.

Luke has volunteered at the Mayville ICE Festival and as a bell ringer for the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign, and he has played in the band for Memorial Day services and provided special music for church services. He has been a participant and volunteer for the Cystic Fibrosis Walkathon and has helped with community dinners at the First Presbyterian Church of Westfield.

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Fall semester advisement and registration for new students at Jamestown Community College will be held August 18 and 19. Classes begin August 22.

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Top area high school seniors are spending a portion of their summer at Jamestown Community College as participants in the college’s annual Scholar Enrichment Program.

The students, who were nominated for participation by their high school guidance counselors, are earning three college credit hours completing JCC’s Health Science biology course.

Program participants are Emily Holt and Dana Weber of Frewsburg Central School, Heather Hetrick, Sydney Pellerito, and Brooke Tobias of Jamestown High School; Hunter Jones and Jake Prindle-Cassidy of Maple Grove Central School, and Natasha Deck of Southwestern Central School.

Course topics include stress, mental health, nutrition, human sexuality and reproduction, birth control,

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of Student Administration and has competed on the High School Bowl academic team. She is a member of the National Honor Society and is a Peer Educator, is active in the Spanish Club, and served on the prom committee. Jessie has competed on the varsity volleyball team for three years and has repeatedly been recognized for outstanding dedication on the team. She has also played softball and basketball.

Jessie was a 2010 Hugh O’Brian Youth Organization Ambassador and recently received the VFW Americanism Award presented by the Women’s Auxiliary. She has helped at the annual Halloween Fun Night sponsored by the Parent Teacher Council and organized and implemented an event to raise awareness and activism related to the conflicts in the Congo and Sudan.

Jessie plans to attend college in New York City to prepare for a career related to politics. She also looks forward to studying overseas.

Although she has grown up during a time of strife and controversy, Jessie says the Girls’ State experience “helped me realize I should never apologize for being a citizen of this great nation.”

Boys’ and Girls’ State are leadership action programs of The American Legion and Auxiliary. The citizenship training programs are designed to develop a working knowledge of government and inculcate individual responsibility to the community, state and nation.

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As a member of the Leo Club, Luke has helped with spaghetti dinners and the White Cane Drive; he is the club treasurer and historian. Luke has participated in a geocaching group at the Chautauqua Institution, and with the French and Leo Clubs he has sung Christmas carols at area nursing homes.

“I am proud to have been part of the Boys’ State experience,” he commented.

Luke is considering attending a college or university for technical studies or joining the military.

Throughout high school, Jed has played baseball, football and hockey, earning numerous honors. Last year he was named Most Improved Linebacker and placed second in the state in varsity hockey competition. As a younger player, he was named a Second Team All-Star and Rookie of the Year in baseball and defensive MVP in football. He has assisted with the Thunderbird Baseball Clinics, is active in 4-H Club, and has volunteered at youth football and baseball programs.

Jed would like to go into the military and enter the medical field.

He calls the Boys’ State experience “truly memorable. I made friends I will stay in touch with for years to come. I also learned many leadership qualities that will be used throughout my life.”

Jessie is a staff member of both the student newspaper, Liberator, and the yearbook. For two years she has been a member

for individuals who plan to enroll at the Jamestown Campus will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. on August 18 and from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on August 19 in the Hamilton Collegiate Center.

Advisement and registration on the Cattaraugus County Campus will be held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on August 18 and from

9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on August 19 in College Center.

Additional information can be obtained by calling the Counseling and Career Development Center on the Jamestown Campus, 338.1065, or the Counseling and Career Planning Center on the Cattaraugus County Campus, 376.7520.

House to End Page Program

By Larry Margasak Area high school students participating in Jamestown Community College’s Scholar Enrichment Program met recently with youths from Japan and Spain to discuss global health concerns.

sexually transmitted and other diseases, cardiovascular health, cancer, drugs (including alcohol), and environmental health.

In addition to participating in field trips, the Scholar Enrichment Program students also took part in a global health discussion with medical students from Japan and Spain who are enrolled in JCC’s intensive English language immersion program.

The discussion provided stu-

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After nearly 200 years, the House page program that aldents with an opportunity to lowed high school students to compare perspectives on their serve as messengers and learn nations’ top health concerns, about Congress is ending, attitudes of young people to- rendered obsolete by the Interward health, the government’s net and email in cost-cutting role in providing health care, times.

House Speaker John Boehner, and health-related careers R-Ohio, and Minority Leader around the world.

Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Full tuition and textbook expenses for the local Scholar Monday that the $5 million Enrichment Program students annual expense can no longer was provided through a grant be justified when messages and other materials are delivered from the Western New York Career Pathways Consortium. electronically. The blue-jacketed pages, who have been a common sight in the House since the 1820s, now have little to do, according to the two leaders.

The program will end by Aug. 31.

Before the Internet and personal electronic devices, pages “crisscrossed the congressional complex each day delivering

countless messages and documents to members, committees and leadership offices,’’ the two leaders said in a letter to House members, delivered via email.

Two studies begun in 2008 found that while the young aides were once “stretched to the limit delivering large numbers of urgently needed documents and other packages,’’ they now are “rarely called upon for such deliveries, as most documents are now transmitted electronically.’’

Today, the pages “are severely underutilized,’’ the letter said.

Boehner and Pelosi wrote that while they are “mindful of the special place their unique experience holds in the memories of the young Americans privileged to serve as pages over the years, our decision to close the program reflects two current realities: Changes in technology have obviated the need for most Page services and the program’s high costs are difficult to justify, especially in light of diminished

benefits to the House.’’

While the page program usually functioned as a government learning experience, it had its share of occasional headlinegrabbing scandals.

In 1983, the House censured Republican Dan Crane of Illinois and Democrat Gerry Studds of Massachusetts for sexual relationships with pages; Crane with a young woman and Studds with a young man.

More recently, in 2006, Republican Mark Foley of Florida resigned in disgrace after it was learned he had sexually suggestive e-mail communications with former male pages.

The Senate page program will continue.

The pages have their own school, with a regular faculty, and live in a dormitory near the Capitol. A study calculated the per-page cost for a two-semester school year at $69,000-$80,000 annually, depending on the size of each semester’s class.

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Funny, but Deadly

By Randy DeVaul We have all heard of those ‘incidents’ that just about knock us out of our chairs laughing.

You know, rescue calls that involve difficulty breathing only to find a ‘patient’ wearing too tight of a bodysuit and now can’t get it off or can’t

breathe. Or, the fire department arriving at a home to attempt to remove a stuck big toe from the bathtub faucet. It truly makes us wonder what people are thinking, or, not thinking, to have these types of calls occur.

But, there are lessons still to be learned and consequences resulting from those brain-dead moments. Every example below is a real emergency call; think how bad it could have been if conditions were just slightly different.

A bicyclist who was not following basic traffic rules

(anyone reading this fit this category?) rode through an intersection with a traffic light. He struck the side of an ambulance and was thrown over the handle bars of the bike. Moments later, the ambulance crew packaged and delivered him to the emergency department with part of his lip, half his mustache, and one tooth lodged into the side metal strip of the outside of the ambulance.

A call I was on was toned out for a man that had been bitten by a stick. He was, shall we say, not sober and had clear teeth marks on both hands.

He claimed that as he was walking (?) down the street, he decided to pick up a stick and it bit him. After three attempts with both hands, he was sitting on the edge of the curb looking for the ‘stick’ while waiting for us to arrive.

A person traveling at a high rate of speed drove a pick up truck through a farm fence on a country road. The broken post came through the windshield and lodged through the driver and the back of the front seat. We had to saw the post, unbolt the seat from the frame and take him – still ‘skewered’ to the seat – to the

emergency department. Nine hours of surgery later, he was placed in intensive care and released the following week for home recovery.

Remember ‘The Christmas Story’ when one of the kids stuck his tongue to the winterized flagpole? As painful as that could be, we had a teenager stick her rolled tongue in the top of glass cola bottle and ‘popped’ it a couple of times.

On her third time doing it, she created a vacuum and her tongue would not come out, no matter how hard or how many times she pulled. Of course, this caused it to swell,

making it harder to remove.

We broke the bottom out of the bottle to release the vacuum and her tongue came out.

Unfortunately, for the amount of time it was stuck, she ended up having half of her tongue removed in surgery.

We don’t always think about consequences when we choose to do something, but they are real. Have a safe day!

Randy DeVaul (safetypro@ roadrunner.com) is a 30+ year safety professional and emergency response instructor in Westfield, NY. Comments are always welcome.

the heightened pressure of being the center of attention, as well as the candid shots of her various relatives eating cake, posing with the decorations and hamming it up with the punch bowl.

This album, though not a “scrapbook” in the strictest sense, was arguably the best gift that the bride received.

There is no chance she’ll return it to Bed, Bath and Beyond and exchange it for the placemats nobody bothered to buy from the registry. It’s easy to do, adaptable to any occasion and can involve children in the decorating to make it a family activity. I recommend trying this at your next event and seeing the fun advice your loved one receives.

As for my advice to the bride and groom? “Don’t listen to

everyone else’s advice and keep doing what you’re already doing. It seems to have worked so far.”

What have you done for bridal showers and other parties? Send me an e-mail at awalterich@sunsetscrapbooks. com and you may be featured in an upcoming column.

This week’s $ pick : Walgreen’s, various locations throughout Chautauqua County. Try one of their photo kiosks to create a fun album like this one.

Anne Walterich is the owner of Sunset Scrapbooks, a photo preservation and album design service. She can be reached online at Sunsetscrapbooks.com and at 716-907-0219.

(18) In those days I will pour out my Spirit even on my servants—men and women alike—and they will prophesy.

(19) And I will cause wonders in the heavens above and signs on the earth below…”

The Lord Jesus Christ stated that His church would continue to experience miracles like the ones He performed while on the earth. “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works

than these he will do, because I go to My Father (John 14:12).” Since the Bible says that Jesus performed miracles, this suggests that there will be miracles performed after His ascension into heaven.

So keep praying and stay in faith! God is still in the miracle performing business today and is able to do extraordinary miracles in your life, in the lives of others, and in the world!

Scrapbooking Today

A Wedding Shower Gift More Beloved Than a Toaster

By Anne Walterich Contributing Writer

This year, Jim and I were invited to a record EIGHT weddings between June and October. Yes, we are Irish Catholics. As a man, Jim gets invited to the wedding-related golf outings and other debauchery best not mentioned in a column placed between those from two men of God (Hi, guys!) As a woman, I get invited to wedding showers.

The wedding shower is an outdated tradition based upon the concept that a new bride requires “showering” with domestic-related gifts so that she can bestow ironed shirts, clean underwear and food-processed edibles upon her beloved once they have entered matrimonial bliss. In

reality, it’s just an excuse to get new potholders, towels and other household stuff to replace the worn, stained ones originally handed-down to the bride from various relatives and scrounged from her parents ten years earlier when she moved into her first apartment. Showers can be fun occasions, for sure, but critical me finds sitting in a banquet hall or tea room with 40 other women between the ages of 15 to 95 wearing clouds of clashing perfumes playing “bridal bingo” or “toilet paper bride” and gushing over each spatula akin to taking the SATs the night after the prom all over again. Unless it is the bride’s own shower, I assure you every other woman there feels the same way, and no amount of wine punch can convince me otherwise.

With that in mind, I do enjoy a well-done DIY-decorated party. For a recent event, I used my Pazzles to create confetti of the bride’s name in the same font as her shower invitations (Satisfaction, the same as on Taylor Swift’s “Fearless” cover) to sprinkle around the tables. I used a heart-shaped punch on the scraps and the tables looked worthy of a bridal magazine page. It was an idea I blatantly stole from a shower I was at previously and would recommend to anyone who wants to add a personal touch to an otherwise generic occasion.

The best part of this particular shower came a few hours afterward. The bride’s sisters had cut cardstock into 4” X 6” pieces and had all of the shower guests write marital advice to the happy couple.

(“Don’t go to bed angry” was a favorite.) Between the shower and before the after-party, they spent an hour at Walgreen’s, cropping and printing the photos taken earlier in the day. They placed the photos in an album with more 4” X 6” papers pre-decorated with wedding phrases, hearts and the name confetti as accents, with the photos of Aunt Tilly and Grandma corresponding with their words of wisdom as the focal pages.

When the sisters presented the album to the bride in a relaxed environment later on, she cried. Watching her then read the advice from the guests was priceless. “Make sure you know how to make mac-and-cheese” came from a 13-year-old, and I think it’s wise for all of us. She got to see that she had fun despite

Keeping the Faith

Dear Pastor, do miracles happen today?

By Rev. Michael Lokietek Family Church of Chautauqua County

My friend, your question is very vital for Christians today. What we believe about miracles affects our faith in

God as well as our ability to walk in victory despite the evil in the world.

Unfortunately, there are some denominations that teach that miracles no longer happen.

They believe that the last miracles were performed during the ministries of the apostles.

These teachings promote that the age of miracles died with the death of the last, original apostle. In essence, they are saying that God’s ability and/ or desire to do miracles died

as well! However, 2 Timothy 3:5 warns us that one of the deceptions that would happen in latter times (before Jesus’ return) is that people would be “…having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away!” When we deny miracles, we deny the power of God. The Bible says that we should not listen to anyone who teaches that miracles don’t happen anymore.

The Bible clearly indicates that

the miracles that occurred during the time of the apostles would continue to happen.

This was affirmed during the Apostle Peter’s Day of Pentecost address to the people of Jerusalem. He quoted from the Prophet Joel (Joel 2:28-32) in Acts 2:17-19, ‘In the last days,’ God says, ‘I will pour out my Spirit upon all people.

Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your young men will see visions, and your old men will dream dreams.

The Weekly Word

Marriage Dynamics Part 8- The Role of the Wife

Rev. Tim Stahlman Family Church of the Southern Tier

When discussing the Biblical role of a wife, one must proceed with caution. Often people misinterpret the Bible on this subject thinking that the Bible promotes a lesser

existence for women. On the contrary, the Bible properly balances the differences in a woman’s role from that of her husband. Different does not mean lesser.

Let’s go back to the book of beginnings; the book of Genesis. We can learn much about God’s will for a wife from His original intentions for her. God’s mind never conceived a solitary existence for man. That’s why God said in Genesis 2:18, “…It is not good that man should be alone; I will make a helper

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suitable and comparable for him.” For years, feminists have detested the thought that God made woman to help man. They think that this places women at a degrading place of slaving and toil while the man is taking it easy. Read the verse carefully.

Woman was made for man to be a HELPER NOT DOER. To be a helper means to be a co-laborer, not a slave. If you had the task of moving a large piece of furniture you would want to have a helper.

Both of you would be holding

onto the piece of furniture and both of you would have a responsibility to the other not to drop it without notice.

In the same manner, woman was given to help next to, not work instead of man. From the beginning God planned men and women to have different but equal responsibility to each other.

If a woman was called to do everything for man she would be a hireling not a helper and Biblically deserving of wages.

1 Timothy 5:18 says, “…

And the laborer is worthy of

wages.” So if a husband thinks his wife is the only one to be helping then he’d better give her a salary! And I doubt that happens all that often. No, husbands and wives are in this TOGETHER! After God decided that it was not good for man to be alone several animals were brought to Adam as possible companions. (Genesis 2:19-20) Adam was happy to name the animals but none of them were “comparable” to him. So God made woman.

God made a woman to have

similar interests and desires as her husband. This was the design so both man and woman would be blessed in their life together. A wife’s role is not one of low existence and meaningless living. A wife was created as the fulfilling piece to her husband’s life. She is essential, sacred, and worthy of honor. That’s why the Bible says in Proverbs 18:22 says, “Whosoever finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord.”

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Randy Graham in Concert Contributed Article Mayville/Chautauqua Chamber of Commerce

Randy Graham, a local Chautauqua County performer, will be back again this summer to perform at Mayville’s long held Entertainment in the Park summer concert series. This musical performance will take place on Thursday, August 18, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the Village Green Park (located on the corner of Routes 394 & 430) in uptown Mayville, New York.

Randy Graham, a popular entertainer at this summer concert series for many years, is a solo performer who uses wireless equipment to

wander through the crowd playing guitar and singing popular songs. He has a huge repertoire and brings along song lists for the audience to pick their favorite tunes. You may hear songs from musical artists such as Matchbox 20, Garth Brooks, James Taylor, Moody Blues, Neil Diamond and many more. He is a talented musical performer and all attending will have a relaxing and enjoyable evening of music in the cool and shady setting of Mayville’s Village Green Park. Plan on coming to Mayville, New York, on August 18 to enjoy some great music from a talented performer.

In case of rain, the performance will be held in the Mayville Fire Department

truck garage across the street from Bonar’s Restaurant on West Chautauqua Street.

These performances are brought to you free of charge through the generous support and sponsorship by the Village of Mayville and Town of Chautauqua. Remember to bring your own seating.

A 50/50 drawing will also be held at each of the concerts this summer, with the winner being announced before the end of each performance.

Call the Mayville/Chautauqua Chamber of Commerce at (716) 753-3113 or go to our web site at www.mayvillechautauquachamber.org for more information on this annual concert series or the Mayville/Chautauqua area.

Lily Dale to Hold Special Event Contributed Article Susan Glasier

“Past Life Readings and Reveen’s,lations” is the title of a special out event Friday, Aug. 19, during ne Lily Dale’s summer season. ate The event begins at 7 p.m. in Assembly Hall. Sandra Taylor, lecturer and New York Times ks, bestselling author of “Quantum Success, Truth, Triumph and Transformation,” is the presenter. d at On Saturday, Aug. 20, Taylor will hold a workshop, entitled “Cracking Your Karma Code: Revealing the Hidden Power of Your Past Lives,” from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in Assembly Hall. She will discuss the power of a person’s encoded consciousness, and the vital information from a person’s past that is still significantly influencing his or her present.

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There are registraton fees for each of these events.

Other programs set for Week #8 are: Aug. 15, “Mediumistic Portraits,” Susan Barnes & Mary Maass; Aug. 15-19, “Speed Reading - Fast and Easy Spirit Communication,” Sharon Klingler; Aug. 16, “Refining Outdoor Mediumship: Greetings, Not Readings,” Neal Rzepkowski; Aug. 16-17, “Spiritual Healing & Understanding Physical Healing,” Viven Perumal; Aug. 16, “Crystal Healing,” Kathy Darnell & Karen Kahn; Aug. 17, “Alas, Poor Ghost: Faith, Parapsychology and Ghosthunting,” Mason Winfield; Aug. 17, “To Each Time, There Is A Season,” Patricia Bell; Aug. 18, “Power of the Subcon-

scious Mind: The Mind,The Main Motor,” Viven Perumal; Aug. 18, “Solitary Seances,” Ray Buckland; Aug. 19, “Creating Inspired Art With Spirit,” Mary Maass; Aug. 19, “Medical Intuition Training for Health Care Professionals and Healers,” Ellen Bourn; Aug. 20, “Chakra Balancing Through Yoga,” Teresa Ford; Aug. 20-21, “Reiki III, Master Teacher,” Jan Cooke; Aug. 20, “Messages In Your Tea Cup: Learn To Read Tea Leaves,” Irene McGarvie.

To learn how to register for these events or to see what other activities will be in Lily Dale this summer season, go to www.lilydaleassembly.com or call 716-595-8721. Lily Dale also features food, shopping and overnight accommodations.

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Valley Historical Society Holds Quilt Show Contributed Article Valley Historical Society

The Valley Historical Society, located in Sinclairville at the corner of Main and Lester Streets, recently held its ninth annual quilt show.

Quilts were brought to the museum by people of the county and placed on display for a two day show. All the quilts were old and handmade, making the show a special one.

“A quilt takes up a lot of room,” said treasurer John Sipos. “And all of the first floor of the museum was used for displaying the quilts. Each year, quilts are brought in by the people for display, and there is never a repeat.”

This shows how many different quilts are in the county.

Special to this show this year were two old woven coverlets dating back to 1843 entered

by Chuck Sylvester for his mother Ruth Sylvester.

The evening before the show

Quit show caption: At the recent Valley Historical Society Quilt Show in Sinclairville, quilt show coordinator Betty Jean Ridout is shown talking about a quilt entered for display and with her is assistant coordinator Mary Shearman.

was used for hanging the quilts, which was coordinated

by Betty Jean Ridout. Assisting with the quilt show was Mary Shearman, who made a special quilt representing the 1770’s; it is to be raffled off on Sinclairville’s History Fair Day on Sept. 10. During the show Susan W. Sipos was weaving on the museum’s loom.

The first quilt show was coordinated by Albert and Esther Olmstead and has continued to be held each year on the

first full weekend in August at the museum.

The Valley Historical Society was formed in 1977 to preserve the history of the valley, and has maintained a museum since then. The museum is open on Sundays from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. in September at no admission cost. For more information on the Valley Historical Society, write to P.O. Box 1045 Sinclairville, NY 14782. New members are always welcome.

YMCA’ s Camp Onyahsa Completes Upgrades Through Community Foundation Funds

Contributed Article CRCF

Dewittville: YMCA’s Camp Onyahsa strives to provide an active outdoor experience for youth, families, and other groups in the Chautauqua Region. One of those experiences is the camp’s Challenge Course. Through a recently approved grant from the Karl Peterson & Lynn Foundation

vides financial assistance to religious and/or non-religious charitable activities within the Chautauqua Region. If you would like to learn more about the Karl Peterson & Lynn Foundation Fund, please visit www.chautauquagrants. org or contact Community Foundation Program Officer Lisa Lynde at llynde@crcfonline.org or (716) 661-3394.

Fund, which is administered by the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Camp Onyahsa was able to upgrade its climbing wall, as well as its “Burma Bridge” course. Thanks to these upgrades, campers are able to participate in activities that foster physical health, self-confidence, and teamwork skills. A Karl Peterson & Lynn Foundation Fund grant pro-

Sinclairville Senior Citizens Gather For Lunch And Program Contributed Article JS Sipos

The Sinclairville Senior ss Citizens group meet once a month for a luncheon ur and program. Recently the nd monthly luncheon was held at the Sinclairville Firehall dining room. President Elaine Palmer-Titus welcomed all to the luncheon and read some humorous stories such as how to make a Christmas pie.

The theme of the recent meeting was a Hawaiian setting with decorations and real pineapples for table decorations. The decorations were

provided by Clara Richardson and Norvale Martin-Gane.

A thank you was extended to Diman Smith who gets the coffee set up for the group and the necessary supplies for the luncheon. Louann Smith was thanked for donating a hot water kettle for use by the group.

The lunch was a pot luck meal, and there was a large variety and ample amounts of food dishes and desserts for all to enjoy. President Titus gave the blessing prior to the meal, asking that all pray for those standing in need.

Paul Kimble was in charge of raffles. Monetary awards

were presented to Louisa Smith and Martha Harmon, who in turn donated their prizes to the Civil War Statue replacement in Sinclairville.

Mr. Smith thanked those who made the donations.

Other prizes were awarded to Allene Newton, Clara Richardson, Nellie Sharp, Elaine Palmer-Titus, Audrey Prosser, Pastor Jeff Bellinger, Linda Parmenter, Roberta Barber, Marge McIntyre, Diman Smith and Claudia Wittenbrook.

Marge McIntyre and William Wittenbrook were recognized for their birthdays. Anniversaries for Jack and Elaine

Palmer-Titus, John and Susan Sipos and Paul and Arlene Kimble were recognized. The Kimbles celebrated their 50th anniversary.

The minutes of the last meeting were given by secretary John Sipos, and the financial report was presented by treasurer Claudia Wittenbrook. Clara Richardson is working on future meeting programs and said that the September meeting will host Kelly Mikula on the “Curves” program.

The guest speaker for the luncheon was Pastor Jeff Bellinger of the Gerry Free Methodist Church. Pastor

Bellinger presented a slide show on his mission trip to Haiti, after the recent devastating earthquake. Pastor Bellinger said that he has been on many mission trips in the United States and that this was his first outside of the USA. He reported that the villages in Haiti have become tent cities or tin cities, since the houses for the people are built quickly with whatever is available for materials. Their mission was to build a church, a school and dig a well in areas so that the people can begin to restore their lives. He showed slides of new schools which are being built. He

said progress is being made, but will take years to restore buildings.

The September luncheon will be at the Sinclairville firehall dining room on the second Tuesday at noon. This will be a pot luck dinner, and those attending are encouraged to bring a dish of food to pass and their own table settings.

Table decorations will be provided by Laura Turzillo and Claudia Wittenbrook. New members are always welcome.

Chautauqua County Humane Society Pet of the Week

This week we are featuring the dogs from the Prospect St. case. Many of these “Jamestown Jewels” are ready to move on to a forever, loving home. They have been spayed/neutered, all shots and microchipped. If you have room in your heart and home for one, please come to the Strunk Road Adoption Center and meet your new best friend. They deserve to find out how great a real life with their own family can be.

Sarah is still waiting for her “furever” family.

2825 Strunk Road • Jamestown 716-665-2209 • cchs@spcapets.com The Chautauqua County Humane Society’s Pet of the Week is sponsored by The Annual Tom Pawelski Memorial Golf Tournament , held this past summer. The money raised from the 2010 tournament provides discounted adoption rates to Pet of the Week animals. Stop by CCHS and find your new best friend, 2825 Strunk Road Jamestown.

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World Series Welcomes Nation’s Best

By Scott Eddy Star Sports Editor

JAMESTOWN – Some of the best youth baseball players in the country are set to converge on Chautauqua County as the 2011 13-15 year-old Babe Ruth World Series comes to town Aug. 20-27.

Players from every corner of the country have been hitting the diamonds this summer in pursuit of a championship dream which will lead to Jamestown at Russell E. Diethrick Jr. Park. Through qualifying tournaments which began last month, nine regional champions will join the host Jamestown team for the 25-game tournament culminating in the crowning of a World Series victor.

Eight national regional champs will qualify – New England, Middle Atlantic, Ohio Valley, Southeast, Midwest Plains, Southwest, Pacific Northwest and Pacific Southwest and two other teams automatically qualify with the tournament being held in Jamestown this year – the Western New York state champions and the host squad.

This year marks the 15th time the City of Jamestown has hosted the World Series, each event being held at Diethrick Park, and the first time the tournament has been in the area since 2008. Teams will arrive on Aug. 18 and participate in a home run derby in Bergman Park from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 19 before the tourney officially begins with a 9 a.m. downtown parade on Aug. 20 with the first game at noon.

Each of the 10 teams will begin tournament play in round-robin style games throughout the first five days.

The teams are split into two fiveteam divisions in an American and

National with the top three teams moving into single-elimination play.

A DEEP HISTORY IN JAMESTOWN It has been three years since the BRWS came to Jamestown, but the tournament’s history in the city goes back over three decades. In 2008, the city played host to the 13-year-old World Series, the same age group which played in the city’s first event in 1980, also the first ever World Series for that age group. Miami, Fla. defeated New Orleans in the championship game, 4-3, that year.

This year’s tournament has much to lead up to after an exciting World Series saw Bryant, Ark., capture the 13-year-old tournament in 2008 by erasing deficits in all of its games before defeating College Point, N.Y., 13-12 in an extra innings title game heart stopper.

Over the years the city has hosted World Series for the age groups of 13, 13-15, 16-18, 16, and 12 and under softball, which had its first championship event held here in 1999.

of 65-9. An 8-0 victory over Manasquan this week sends the all-stars to Jamestown.

From the Pacific Southwest, Tri Valley has qualified by way of its 11-3 victory over Torrance in the Pacific Southwest Regional Final on Saturday. Tri Valley won the 14-year-old World Series a year ago and finished second in the 13-year-old tournament in 2009 and come to town with as perhaps the most experienced group. Cameron Santos earned regional MVP honors.

The all-stars from Centralia, Wash., are the Pacific Northwest champs after clobbering their regional final, 15-3 this weekend. Centralia was paced by MVP Ty Housden, who batted 16-for-23 in regional play and is 30-for-51 in all-star competition.

On the mound, lefty Zach Wood has been strong with three wins in the regional tourney.

Harris, Ind., a team from just outside South Bend, took the Ohio Valley championship with its 6-2 victory in its regional final. Harris had battles to get to Jamestown – winning two one-run games along the way to reach the World Series.

From McComb, Miss., the Southwest Regional champs earned their spot with a bit of controversy. McComb won, 6-4, over Madisonville, La., last Wednesday on a play at home plate both coaches agreed incorrectly went the way of McComb as catcher Dusty Brock was credited with tagging out the final out at home plate even though he did not have the ball in his glove. The Mississippians have previous World Series experience, reaching the tournament as 13 year olds in Salt Lake City, Utah two years ago.

Trumbull, Conn., claimed the New

Future major leaguers have played in World Series in Jamestown as well – Richie Sexson played in the 16-18 World Series in 1992 for Vancouver, Wash., Kris Benson also was here in 1992 for Marietta, Ga., Ben McDonald for the 1984 World Series; Derek Lilliquist and Dave Howard in the 16-18 World Series in 1984; and Garrett Stephenson played here in 1987 for the 13-15 World Series, all of which spent time in the big leagues.

Still more alumni of the Jamestown championships have spent time in pro ball in the minor leagues, including current Mahoning Valley Scrappers manager David Wallace.

REGIONAL CHAMPS SET TO ARRIVE Along with the Jamestown host team, the rest of the World Series field was set this week: Tri-Township from Bucks County, Pa., are the Middle Atlantic Champs by way of an 18-0 record, frequently dominating the competition. Four of its regional tournament victories came by way of the 10-run rule, as Tri-Township won its games by a combined score Continued on pg 8

Racing Never Gets Old For NASCAR Superstar

By Scott Eddy Star Sports Editor

NORTH EAST, Pa. – The schedules of drivers in the NASCAR Sprint Cup series can be dizzying – a maze of racing and sponsorship commitments which extend well beyond Sunday afternoons. Between testing, work at the race shop, meetings with sponsors during the week and fulfilling media obligations and race weekends, a bit of spare time can be extremely hard to find.

Then you have the schedule of driving phenom Kyle Busch.

This past weekend saw the 25-yearold practice in the Cup and Truck series on Friday, qualify his Cup car on Saturday morning and then start the Truck series event that afternoon.

After rains postponed the race, he and brother Kurt hopped on a plane Kurt and Kyle Busch meet with fans and members of the media on Saturday night during their visit to Lake Erie Speedway. (Photo by Scott Eddy) bound for Erie as the two appeared at Lake Erie Speedway in North East. place we grew up at.”

“The season for us on the Cup side “I see the Legends cars here and Kyle took a few quick practice laps has been going very well,” said Kurt, that’s where Kurt and I started.

It’s All of the racing isn’t just for fun – the on the 3/8-mile oval before racing a who began his 2011 campaign with very near and dear to our heart, ” driver of Joe Gibbs’ No. 18 Toyota 75-lap late model event, flying back victories in the Budweiser Shootout Kyle said.

“It’s neat to be able to race says he’s learning with every lap. to Pocono that night and finishing and then his Gatorade Duel event against some of these guys. You can “The information I gain racing in the always learn something whether the truck race at 9 a.m. on Sunday at Daytona in February. “Qualifying different series helps me,” he said. morning and then finally finishing has been our strong suit. We need to you’re a newcomer or a veteran.”

“When we showed up at Pocono this second in the marquee race followlearn how to adjust the cars a little “It’s fun to come back to a Saturday spring there was nothing but the ing 500 miles that night. night short track and see it the way its better during the race to get some solid finishes. You can’t afford to lose Just a typical weekend for NASCAR’s Cup cars there and I felt lost for a always been for us,” Kurt added. “We little while.

Th is week since I had the a single position on the track.” hottest driver. grew up on some rough and tough trucks I got to practice that for an Kyle, meanwhile, looks to avoid With so many other commitments, hour and a half and then went to the tracks where the fans had to pick up another swoon in the Chase like he’s splinters sitting on the wooden seats; one might think all the additional rac- Cup car and was eighth quick right experienced the past three seasons.

Mom had to rough it out for us.

Th e es might wear on the younger Busch, off the bat. I feel like it’s beneficial fans here should be very proud of the who frequently runs in all three of “The best thing to do is stick with for me.” facility they have here.”

NASCAR’s top series along with what you know,” he said. “We need Kyle and Kurt Busch have raisen smaller events across the country. to continue to improve on the setups Busch raced a car owned by defendfrom their starts as Legends drivers we’ve raced all year. We’re not going ing LES late model champion Will When asked if racing ever gets old, outside Las Vegas into two of the to experiment any.”

Th omas.

Busch was able to qualify the answer came quick. biggest stars in the sport. With three sixth despite only a handful of laps on With added emphasis on winning Cup wins this season, Kyle ranks “No,” he said with a smirk. “I love it a track he had never seen in person. this season, though, he said his third in the series standings while every chance I can get. I get behind team might take bigger swings in “Will gave me a few tips before we Kurt stands sixth with a win of his the wheel a lot; it’s fun for me.” the effort to pick up another allstarted, ” he said.

“As he was about own.

In all, Kyle has taken 22 Cup The opportunity to return to his important victory to ensure a top fi ve words in he said, ‘Never mind, wins in his seven-plus seasons as roots often proves too tempting to seed in the Chase. you’ll get it. ’ ” part of 100 wins in NASCAR’s top pass up. three touring divisions, while the “We can gamble in some situations,” With just five races left before the “Super late models are my favorite elder Busch has a Cup championship Chase for the Sprint Cup, NASCAR’s he said. “The other guys on the brink things to drive,” Busch said before to his credit and 23 victories. of the Chase have a lot harder time version of the playoffs, the focus for finishing fifth at LES in a race won taking a gamble. If you go after that both drivers becomes positioning Returning to places like LES, where

by George Skora III. “They’re just and say you stretch your fuel and themselves for championship runs. drivers begin with dreams of some cool. You have a lot more room to Th e pair each gained momentum by day reaching the high banks of play with them. I love coming out to Continued on pg 8 the short tracks, it reminds me of the Daytona, brings back the memory of finishing second and third respectively at Pocono. their own starts, both brothers said.

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Bowhunting World Championships Begin At Holiday Valley ELLICOTTVILLE - Holiday Valley Resort, in Ellicottville, New York, will again host the International Bowhunting Organization’s (IBO) 2011 World Championships from Aug. 1013. The event will attract more than 2,000 contestants and their families from more than 20 countries to compete for the world championships and $200,000 in cash and prizes.

IBO President Ken Watkins said Holiday Valley is an ideal site to host the World Championships.

“New York is one of the five states with the largest bowhunting numbers,” Watkins said. “Having the tournament at Holiday Valley allows more archers to attend the festival and gives them a chance to participate with archers from around the world in the most prestigious competition in 3-D Archery.”

The 2011 event marks the fourth consecutive World Championships at Holiday Valley Resort in Ellicottville.

Twenty-four “ranges” are created throughout the woods and along the ski trails at Holiday Valley and over 400 3D targets are set in these ranges, approximately 20 targets per range. The life size targets represent native species like white tail deer, black bear and turkey and some very exotic species like mountain goats and buffalo. Teams of 4 or 5 shooters are assigned a set of 3 ranges each day where they fire from a designated spot at the targets. The closer their arrow comes to the “kill

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Tri-Dunkirk Triathlon Set For Aug. 27

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zone” of the target, the higher the score. The Championship Round is held on Saturday.

The course officials and Holiday Valley’s mountain staff make the course challenging for these sharp shooters by trying to confuse the archers as to how far the target is from the tee box. They do this by using undulating terrain features, high and low light characteristics in the woods and on the slopes as well as using the natural vegetation.

The event also includes an archery trade show which opens at noon on August 10th.

The IBO 2011 World Championships will attract over 8,000 people, including competitors, families, friends and avid

bowhunters. The event is expected to create a $4.5 million economic impact for the region. Members of Holiday Valley Resort and the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce are all set to make this event the best ever.

“The beautiful hills and woods surrounding Holiday Valley are the perfect setting for this prestigious event,” said Dennis Eshbaugh, president and general manager of Holiday Valley. “The Resort and the Village of Ellicottville can provide the lodging, entertainment, food and beverages, and all the extra touches that will make our fourth IBO competition one to remember.

“Ellicottville and its business

owners have a unique way of embracing their guests and we make them feel that they are right at home here,” Brian McFadden said. “This is an event for everyone; it’s a chance for our visitors to see the best of the best in 3D archery competition.”

Holiday Valley will also host the Holiday Valley Bowhunters Open at the World Championships, an event that lets non-qualified shooters compete on the same courses as the world qualifiers. The open will be a two-day event during the World Championships. Contestants can download a registration at www. holidayvalley.com or www. ellicottvilleny.com. This event is open to everyone.

Gowanda Alumni Football Game Set For Aug. 21 The Gowanda Alumni Football Game will be held on Sunday, Aug. 21 at the George Dispenza Memorial Field located on Broadway Road.

Kickoff is scheduled at 4 pm.

Former players and coaches for the high school Panthers plus Packers, Jets and

Seahawks of the youth league are eligible to compete.

The format will be 7 on 7 two hand touch football game with kickoffs to start each half. The teams that will be selected on the field prior to the game will be granted three offensive possessions for each

quarter.

All players who would like to compete in the game must be at least 18 years of age. A registration fee of $15 for each player will include a chance to play in the game, a football related gift and admittance to the post-game picnic. Pro-

ceeds will benefit Gowanda Youth Sports.

Interested players must pre-register by calling Mark Benton at 532-4053 or email hidibenton@aol.com. There is no charge for general admission to the game.

Chiefs Selected As NFA All-Stars JAMESTOWN – The Jamestown Chiefs recently had several players selected as allstars in the Northeastern Football Alliance.

All honorees at every position who were named to the First Team or Second Team have been invited to play in the 2011 NFA All-Star Game, which will be played Sept. 24 in Waterloo. If the First-Team or Second-Team players elect not to play or have a prior commitment, Honorable Mention players will then be invited to ensure equal rosters.

The NFA’s West Division (who will wear red at the All-Star Game) will consist of players from Finger Lakes, Lyndonville, Jamestown, Buffalo, and both Southern Tier teams (Diesel, Warriors). The East

Division (wearing blue) will consist of players from Troy, Utica, Cortland, New York (Oneonta), Glove Cities and Watertown.

QB – Second Team – Gary Kum

WR – Second Team – Lamont Rhim; Honorable Mention – Chris Brown TE – Second Team – Jeremy Nelson LT – Second Team – Marc Scapelitte C – Second Team – Carson Georgia RT – Honorable Mention – Fred Piazza DE – Honorable Mention – John Foster DT – First Team – Matt Lindstrom; Second Team – Duane Vanderwork MLB – Honorable Mention – Wilson Sanchez OLB – Honorable Mention – Ryan MacIntyre CB – Honorable Mention – Billy Giambelluca SS – Honorable Mention – Andy Ginnetti FS – Second Team – Stanley Gilchrist

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DUNKIRK - The City of Dunkirk will open up its streets later this month as the Tri-Dunkirk swim, bike, run - triathlon is set to kick off Aug. 27, welcoming participants from throughout the region.

The event features two rounds of swimming, biking, and running - totaling a 2.5km swim, 80-km bike, and a 20-km run. For anyone rusty with their metric conversions, that equals a grueling 1.3-mile swim, 50-mile bike ride and a 12.5-mile run.

Triathlon’s may have begun in France between the 1920’s and 30’s but didn’t turn mainstream until the 1970’s in San Diego, Ca. In 1974, at Mission Bay in San Diego, the idea of a swim, bike, run race took the name triathlon with just 46 participants. By the end of the 1970’s, Ironman had begun sponsoring such races. In 1989, the International Triathlon Union was formed, and in 2000, the sport made its debut appearance at the summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Canada and European countries such as Germany, U.K and Switzerland hold the most medals for Olympic winners in the triathlon competition.

To enter the Tri-Dunkirk event, participants must register. For members of USA Triathlon who hope to submit their competition scores - registry ends Aug. 19. There is an adult race as well as kids’ races. There is no limit on participation for Tri-Dunkirk. In addition to the main event, there will be intermediate individual sprints, duathlons, relays, and aqua-bike events. Registration for the main event is $120 per person. After Aug. 13, the cost goes up to $10.

Registration on race day will cost $145 per person. The youngest recommended age for those hoping to compete is 15 years. All proceeds will benefit the Southwestern New York chapter of the American Red Cross.

The main event will be

broken up into two rounds.

The first round will include a 1500-meter swim, 40-km ride, and a 10-km run, followed by another 750=meter swim, 40-km bike, and lastly, a 10-km run.

The amount of exuberance, stamina, and endurance needed to complete a triathlon requires diligent training and focus, yet those intent on completing the course will claim lifelong bragging rights.

The course which has been set up for Dunkirk is nearly double the standard Olympic distance. Many refer to the distances set up for the Dunkirk course as a halfironman triathlon event.

Ironman, the king of all triathlon events, boasts to be the longest with a daunting 2.5-mile run, 111-mile ride, and a 26-mile run. The TriDunkirk swim event will take place on the lake between Lake Front Boulevard and Wright Park Drive The biking event will run along Route 5 on Lake Shore Drive as will the run. Expect traffic delays and crowds on the morning of the day of the race.

If anyone wishes to time themselves or compare their recorded times with other races and competitors, Tri Dunkirk offers a ChampionChip. ChampionChips are miniature transponders used for recording race times. They are water and weatherproof, and can easily be attached anywhere on the body during a race. For more information, Tri-Dunkirk’s website, www. tridunkirk.com has more information.

Next summer will mark the triathlon’s fourth international Olympic competition, taking place in London, England.

As this relatively new sport gains popularity and competitors, venues like the one in Dunkirk work to mainstream the sport and attract people from all over the map as they come together in a small community to benefit others.

For more information regarding registry and details, refer to Tri-Dunkirk’s website listed above. The festivities will begin August 27, at 7:00 am.

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Sports Editor Says Goodbye

Scott Eddy

COMMENTARY

As a journalist, my life revolves around words.

The chore becomes finding the right words to properly tell someone’s story; to convey the right message, the appropriate emotion. In running a sports section mostly by myself for the past twoplus years, often it has been discovering enough words to fill 10 to 12 pages on local sports each and every week.

Now, it’s time to find the right words to say goodbye.

After two and a half years of talking with Chautauqua County every week, this issue will be my last as sports editor of the Chautauqua Star.

I’ve learned many things while constructing some 120-odd sports issues; after all I was an extremely green kid fresh from college when I took this job. I still consider myself to be a kid, just perhaps a bit wiser one these days.

I learned just how passionate this community is about its sports. Some of my most lasting memories of this position will be the droves of fans from small communities like Bemus Point, Clymer, Randolph and Sherman who drove hours on end to follow their teams on their quests for state championships. I remember being taken aback in the early days of the job when asked what I did for a living I often would end up in conversations about certain players or teams in the area and what my opinions were.

If there is one thing Chautauqua County is passionate about, it is its varsity sports.

I learned that most people are willing, and more than happy to talk if you’re willing to ask.

I also learned that a Google search can’t even begin to scratch the surface of the stories most people have to tell.

I learned to take the bad with the good and to find silver linings – an important lesson for anyone to learn in all walks of life. When things are frustrating, and I’ve had many of those moments in the past two and a half years, there’s normally always a reason to smile – if you’re willing to look for it.

I also learned how to decipher the muddled world of ‘coachspeak’ – and how to dig beyond the clichés. I thank my professors at St. Bonaventure University for teaching me that ‘Everybody fought

hard,’ or ‘We’re taking it game by game’ aren’t building block quotes for a story. Ask the follow-up question, they always said. I did – and luckily most of the coaches I worked with locally opened up, and shared some of their little free time with me, for which I’m thankful.

As for those words, the most important ones for me came from you, the readers. The kind sentiments from so many of you throughout my time here have been my reason to continue to press to put together the best possible section I could create each week. For those of you who have sent emails or letters or calls to say a nice word or two, I send my sincere appreciation. I feel fortunate to have had a position working in the public eye where I can connect with people over my work – that’s something not lost on me.

I love journalism and newspapers. I, like all journalists, fear for the future of the industry. I don’t want to imagine a world where the printed paper does not exist.

I suppose that makes me an oddity of my generation, but although I enjoy technology, reading a story on the Internet just isn’t the same for me. It never will be. Whenever I travel, I make sure to purchase a copy of the local newspaper. I hope all of you continue to do the same – this is a defining time for the business.

There are many reasons to move on – starting with it’s just time. While I will always consider myself a journalist at heart, it’s time for me to broaden my horizons and take on a new challenge. As such, I’ll be moving into the world of college athletics later this month. I’m looking forward to the opportunity.

As I leave, I’d like to recognize graphic designer Pat Westin, without whom this sports section could not have become what I proudly consider to be the best in the county. Thanks for helping make my visions each week a reality since my first day here. I’m grateful for meeting fellow staff writers Scott Wise and Patricia Pihl, each wonderful people. I was also happy to bring a bit of St. Bonaventure here with staffer Dusten Rader, a friend of mine from my college days.

At my apartment, I have a box full of the issues of Chautauqua Star sports since that week in mid-February 2009 when I became a working journalist for real. I’m sure I’ll take that box with me wherever I go for the rest of my life. It is your stories which will continue to live with me.

Those words are ones I’ll continue to revisit from time to time for years to come. I can only say thank you for sharing them.

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Skate Chautauqua Returns To Ice Arena JAMESTOWN - Jamestown’s landmark figure skating competition, Skate Chautauqua, will be held Aug. 12-13 at the Jamestown Savings Bank Ice Arena. This is the annual event that has given Jamestown a stellar reputation for producing figure skating events.

Skate Chautauqua has presented numerous World and Olympic competitors, national champions, national medalists, and international medalists. Sarah Hughes, 2002 Olympic Champion skated to victory at Skate Chautauqua in 1997 and always says that Jamestown is where her ‘winning streak’ began. Miki Ando, 2011 and 2007 World Champion, won gold medals at Skate Chautauqua just in 2005. Kimmie Meissner, 2006 World Champion, skated to gold medals at Skate Chautauqua in 2002 and Jennifer Kirk, the 2000 Junior World Champion was a winner in Jamestown in 1998.

Skate Chautauqua has been the catalyst that has allowed Jamestown Skating Club and Jamestown to win the bids to present the 2005 U.S. Junior Figure Skating Championships and the 2009, 2007 and 2004 North Atlantic Regional Figure Skating Championships. All of this greatly contributes

Kimmie Meissner (UD Photo by Kathy Atkinson)

to the economic development of the Jamestown/ Chautauqua area – and Skate Chautauqua is proud to be making these major contributions to the community.

The Skating Academy and Jamestown Skating Club

have given Jamestown a reputation for presenting the highest level amateur figure skating events in United States, and as a result have introduced thousands of visitors to Jamestown.

The prestige of Skate

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Chautauqua can be attributed to the support of the Jamestown community and volunteers. Great opportunities are created for skaters at Skate Chautauqua to be presented in a professional atmosphere, be critiqued

by World and International judges, and have valuable interaction between coaches, judges, and skaters.

The public is welcome to attend Skate Chautauqua.

This year admission to all Skate Chautauqua events is free. Competition will be held continuously on Friday, Aug. 12 (8 a.m.-7 p.m.) and Saturday, Aug. 13 (8 a.m.-7 p.m.). Of special interest will be the IJS (new judging system) events which will be held in Rink A both Friday and Saturday with some of the top US and International skaters. The IJS events will be followed by ‘on ice’ critiques by the National and World Judges and Technical Specialists.

Skate Chautauqua is presented by Chautauqua Ice & Jamestown Skating Club and is sponsored by The Post Journal, Alstar EMS, Warren Times Observer, SE 93, Axiom Copiers, and JSB Ice Arena.

For further information and a schedule, check the website www.jamestownskatingclub. com.

Local Grapplers Place In Erie Tournament ERIE - The first annual Erie Hayastan Grappling Championship, promoted by Norman Yonkers’ Karate Connection MMA, was held on June 11 at Family First Sports Park in Erie, Pa. Competitors from New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, North Carolina, and Canada were on hand to showcase their skills.

The Absolute Champions

were as follows: 12 and under: Daniel Contraguerro, Teen: Jordan Berry, Women: Donna Plucinik, Men’s Gi: Ryan Kenski, and the Men’s No-Gi Winner was Eric Herbert.

The next event for Norman Yonkers is his annual fall Hayastan Grappling Challenge at Fredonia High School on Sept. 24. He is also hosting a seminar by World Champion Gokor Chivichyan on

Sept. 25. For more info on their next event go to www. karatecon.com or www.grapplingchallenge. com.

Listed are the competitors from The Karate Connection and their wins: Michael Benedict - 1st and 1st Marcus Seastedt - 2nd and 2nd Braden Wilkins - 3rd and 3rd

Jacob Harvey - 2nd and 3rd Kyle Congdon - 2nd and 2nd Ryan Harvey - 2nd and 3rd Andrew Monter - 1st and 2nd Adam Tucker - 2nd Adam Sellari - 2nd and 3rd Albert Chapa - 3rd and 3rd Ryan Katta - 1st and 2nd Matt Odell - 2nd

Another Year Of Gerry Rodeo Concludes GERRY - The 67th version of the Gerry Volunteer Fire Department’s annual PRCA rodeo concluded on Sunday afternoon with the best of more than 150 cowboys and cowgirls from 19 states taking home their share of the $34,000 in prize money.

Rodeo is an unusual sport in that not only is none of the competitors paid to compete, but they must pay to entry fees to even have a chance at winning money. The entry fees range from $50 to $200 depending on the event, with the remaining prize money coming from the Fire Department and other rodeo sponsors. If they fail to place, their entry fee is gone along with their travel expenses For the Gerry rodeo committee, this year’s event was a venture into the unknown as the number of performances was cut from the traditional six to four in order to provide a better quality show for the area fans. Rodeo chairman Tom Atwell says the change seemed to work out well, as more than 7300 fans attended the four performances, while almost 3,000 BBQ dinners

were served in spite of threatening weather and the poor economy. It also was a plus for the fans as there were more contestants participating at each show.

The All-Around Cowboy award goes to the contestant who wins the most money while participating in at least two events. That honor went to Carmine Nastri, Ballston, NY., who won a total of $1596 in the tie down roping and the team roping. Clovis Crane, Lebanon, Pa., placed second, winning a total of $831 while competing in rodeo’s three toughest events - bareback and saddle bronc and bull riding. He was the only cowboy to compete in three events.

The money awarded for this title is in addition to the money a cowboy collects in his individual event. Brandon Manning, Birdsboro, Pa., won the most money during the rodeo, taking first in the bull riding and winning $1405.90.

However, he was not eligible for the All Around as this was his only event.

The other events and the money won by the first three competitors in each are listed

below. The amount of money awarded is based on the $2800 put up by the fire department for each event plus the total of the entry fees and the number of qualified rides or times.

Bareback Riding: Bo Casper Fort Scott, Kan. $1197 Wacey Cody San Angelo, Tex. $897.75 Clovis Crane Lebanon, Pa. $598.50 Saddle Bronc Riding: Doug Aldridge Carthage, Mo. $1097.25 Tyler West Fort Scott, Kan. $714.87 Kirk Nelson Branson, Mo. $714.87 Tie Down Roping: Cody McCartney Ottawa Lake, Mich. $658.67 Zak Danison Groveport, Ohio $494 Carmine Nastri Ballston, NY $329.33 Team Roping: David Ballantyne Elverson, Pa. $521.18 Chris Soto

Catlett, Va. Eric Paul Fabian Schenectady, NY Derek Carey Mechanicsville, NY Carmine Nastri Ballston, NY Casey Cox Fort Edward, NY Steer Wrestling: Joe Brown Oxford, Pa Tom Farrelly Cayuga, NY Jimmy Van Equinunk, Pa. Bull Riding: Brandon Manning Birdsboro, Pa. Josh Dixon Lewisville, Pa. Tommy Lanzalotti Franklinville, NJ Barrel Racing: Kristine Roy Hagaman, NY Nickie Stoltsfus McClure, Pa. Jennifer Oberg Sewell, NJ

$521.18 $390.86 $390.86 $250.57 $250.57

$677.67 $508.25 $338.83

$1405.90 $1033.75 $785.65

$480.70 $418 $355.30

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BUFFALO - Buffalo Bandits Director of Lacrosse Operations Scott Loffler announced Tuesday that the team has signed forward Chad Culp to a two-year contract.

“I’m happy to be a Bandit,” Culp said. “I’m excited for the upcoming season and looking forward to getting back to the playoffs with a chance to win the NLL Championship.”

Culp (2/5/1982, 5’9”, 185 lbs.)

made his Bandits debut last season, finishing fourth on

the team in scoring with 40 points (21+19) in 15 games.

Culp added six points (3+3) in two playoff games.

The Fergus, Ontario native was originally signed by the Bandits as a free agent prior to the 2011 season.

In 119 career NLL games, Culp has amassed 325 points (129+196), 537 loose balls and 125 penalty minutes playing in New York, Arizona, Minnesota, Colorado and Buffalo.

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Golf As the sun set on a Sunday evening eight years ago, Scott Hoch had a 9-footer for a bird, but called in an official claiming it was too dark to putt. Play was suspended and early Monday on a light-drenched green, Hoch knocked in the putt, leading to his victory in the Ford Championship at Doral.

“I guarantee I wouldn’t have done that last night,” said Hoch, and he was correct because low light flattens out the breaks. His caddy read it breaking one way and Hoch read it straight. In the bright light of the morning, Hoch changed his read and holed it.

We all understand how tough it is on a golfers’ eyes when there isn’t enough light, but what about the problem of too much light? Could there be circumstances when the light is too bright?

The answer is yes — at least for the 16 percent of Americans who have light-colored eyes. Experts say this group is more adversely affected by glare, which may not only hurt your golf score, but also your eye health in terms of diseases such as cataracts.

Sports optometrist Dr. Donald Teig told The New York Times that light-eyed people lack pigment in their macula, which is “a little dot, about the size of a pinhead, that sits in the most centralized portion of the eye as light passes through your pupil to get to your retina. It really handles the impact of light better the more pigmented it is.”

Squinting is common for light-eyed people who spend long hours in the sun, and when you squint, you change the image of what you see. It also tires your eyes.

Sunglasses, of course, are helpful, but Teig thinks if “that you would beef up the pigment in your macula to a higher level … you’d be able to cope better,” and one way to do that is to eat more foods with nutrients known as carotenoids. These nutrients, found in dark leafy greens such as spinach, are loaded with melanin, the pigment found in your eyes. A daily supplement would help, too, according to Teig.

Perhaps the most daring solution for golfers is the centuries-old eye black, a grease made of beeswax, paraffin and carbon applied under the eyes to reduce glare.

According to a scientific study, eye-black grease is effective for anti-glare, but the face stripes that are sold commercially to replace the grease are not.

So if you’re a serious light-eyed golfer, in addition to sunglasses, diet and supplements, black up before every round.

Eye black is so today.

Insider

By T.J. TOMASI

TEEING OFF

Light-colored eyes can’t handle glare

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BIRDIES AND BOGEYS

Caddygate

IT’S GOOD FOR YOUR GAME

Take AIM Golf at its most basic is the ability to find the target and then, as Harvey Penick said, “take dead aim.” To help you pinpoint your target, try this four-point reference system that takes advantage of the way your eyes naturally gauge distance and direction.

The Four-Target System Once you have a clear image of your shot, pick a specific target where you want the ball to land (target 1). Then pick a marker — a tree line, fence post, bunker or something behind your landing area — that’s in line with your landing area (target 2).

Draw an imaginary line back from

ABOUT THE WRITER your distant targets to the Dr. T.J. Tomasi is a front of the teaching proball. Now pick fessional in Port St. Lucie, out a close, Fla. Visit his intermediate Web site at target on that tjtomasi.com. line — a divot, old tee or some other mark (target 3) and aim your clubface at it. The fourth target is the ball.

For every shot, pick your lineup of targets. At first you’ll have to consciously work this into your routine, but after a short time, picking your target lineups will be automatic.

Tiger is playing again, and he’s up to his same old anti-media tricks. According to the AP, when the news that he will play at the Bridgestone Invitational first came out via Twitter, his handler, Mark Steinberg, declined to confirm that Bryon Bell would be on Tiger’s bag: “No long-term caddy has been discussed yet as he just decided tonight he was fit and ready to go next week.”

But everybody already knew.

What is this, Maxwell Smart and the Cone of Silence? It’s a caddy, not a State Department informant.

Woods should be thankful some people still care who his caddy is.

These little piques aside, we should all be thankful he’s coming back to golf — the flare is back in the air.

TIGER

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Golf

PGA pick My pick to win the PGA Championship is Tiger. Why? Because the last 12 majors have all had a different winner, which means that unless Darren Clarke wins it, anyone can, and I like Tiger, who is once again part of the “group of anyone.” Say what? That is about as logical as a Washington politician explaining his vote on the debt crisis. But it’s better than abstaining.

At left, former tour pro John Maginnes picks out his landing area (medium circle), then a point above the tree line (large circle). Both are in line with his intermediate target (small circle) and ball. Then he swings so the ball starts on his line.

ASK THE PRO Q: Tiger fired his caddy and it’s big news, but does the caddy really mean that much? — Mel M. A: Phil Mickelson’s caddy, Jim “Bones” Mackay, reads all of Mickelson’s putts. But Francis Ouimet pulled off the biggest upset in golf, winning the 1913 U.S. Open by beating the world’s best player, Harry Vardon, using an 10-year-old caddy.

So the role of a caddy varies a lot.

Jack Nicklaus fired Angelo Argea, aka the Silver Greek, who was almost as famous as Nicklaus himself, and went right on winning. And of course

Tiger fired Fluff Cowan and did the same.

But what about not firing a caddy because he’s a buddy, a mistake, according to television commentator Jay Townsend, that youngster Rory McIlroy is making by not firing J.P. Fitzgerald. The announcer suggested that Rory hire Steve Williams because McIlroy’s course management skills are severely lacking. McIlroy responded by telling Townsend to “shut up” in a tweet.

(To Ask the Pro a question about golf, e-mail him at: TJInsider@aol.com.)

GOLF SPOKEN HERE

Texas wedge Name given to a putter when used anywhere other than the green.

THE GOLF DOCTOR QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“We’re testing for a lot of stuff right now that candidly doesn’t make a difference, but we do it so that our program has credibility in the anti-doping world.”

— PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem on whether the tour will begin testing for HGH.

Galea agrees to name names in plea deal Dr. Anthony Galea, a Canadian sports doctor who once treated Tiger Woods, among other athletes, recently pleaded guilty to smuggling drugs into the U.S., especially the prescription-only human growth hormone (HGH).

Galea maintains that while he treats some of his patients with HGH, he never gave it to any of his professional athletes in the U.S., including Tiger and Alex Rodriquez, the New York Yankees third baseman. The public denials come from Galea’s lawyers, but until his sentencing in October, he is expected to cooperate fully, revealing the names of those he actually did give prescription drugs to, because his sentence will be related to how forthcoming he is. He faces a maximum of two years in prison, but he could get significantly less jail time if he coughs up the names of who got the drugs.

Why would Tiger, who has the best doctors in the world right here in the U.S., opt for an under-the-radar doctor who

GOLF BY THE NUMBERS

is not licensed to practice in the U.S? Well maybe Galea is that good, or perhaps it was because Tiger’s rehab was not going as predicted. When one approach in rehab doesn’t work, you try another. Especially if you are the first billiondollar athlete and your career might be in jeopardy.

One reason HGH is prescription-only is the danger that it could stimulate the growth of nascent cancer cells that manifest into life-threatening diseases years later. In addition to cancer, a more immediate problem comes from lying to the feds about taking HGH — that is a felony.

Woods, Rodriquez and just-traded New York Mets star Carlos Beltran are among those who were interviewed by the feds over the course of the last two years. All have made public statements affirming that they did not take HGH, and in this country you are innocent until the evidence proves you guilty.

BE SURE TO MISS IT

Overexposed on the airwaves Golf has sad cinema history

The guys who run the Masters golf tournament understand the nude beach effect — overexposure dulls the interest — which is why that tournament is only on TV for four hours each day. Compare that to the British Open, which seems to last at least a week longer than WWII. But while the men at the Masters have it right, the rest of the golf industry has it wrong. Golf’s overexposure on TV is not helping an already slowgrowing game. Here’s a sample schedule from a recent Thursday: 9 a.m.

Irish Open 9 a.m.

Women’s British Open 3 p.m.

U.S. Senior Open 3 p.m.

Greenbrier Classic 6:30 p.m.

Utah Championship If this schedule isn’t too much of a good thing, what is?

GOLF Channel ESPN ESPN2 GOLF Channel GOLF Channel

Except for the classic “Caddyshack,” which was a comedy with major star power, golf movies have largely been awful, led by the old-timer “Follow the Sun.” It’s the story of Ben Hogan, starring perhaps the worst-looking golf swing in the person of Glenn Ford, who was terribly miscast as Hogan.

Soon to come is a new movie, “Golf in the Kingdom,” starring no one you’ve ever heard of, with a budget that couldn’t buy three boxes of popcorn, and directed by someone who has never, ever played golf. Sight unseen, I issue a “viewer beware” warning.

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Oliver Following In Father’s Footsteps

By Scott Eddy Star Sports Editor

JAMESTOWN – Some of Dejai Oliver’s earliest memories are of time spent at the baseball field, watching his father play.

His childhood memories of spending time at the ball yard with Dad are a bit different than your average father and son baseball bonding time, though – trips to the stadium with Dad for Oliver meant visits to the major league locker room in places like Cincinnati and Detroit.

Now, the son of former major league catcher Joe Oliver chases his own major league dream.

Some of the memories are fuzzy now for the 20-year-old, but they still bring a big smile to his face.

“When my dad was playing, my family and I lived in Orlando and we’d go up to a couple times per year to watch him play,” Oliver recalled. “It was a cool experience growing up. I remember meeting Ken Griffey Jr. and Barry Larkin.

I had Griffey sign a ball; got to go in the locker room after games. That was kind of cool.”

Baseball is in the blood of Oliver, whose father caught

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major league games for 13 seasons including a World Series championship year with Cincinnati in 1990.

Dejai hopes to become the most famous baseball name in his own family, though, after being selected in the eighth round of this year’s draft by the Marlins out of Seminole State junior college in Florida.

A native of the Orlando area, Oliver was a natural fit with the Marlins on draft day.

“I’m from Florida, it’s a team I pull for all the time,” he said.

“Getting that phone call on the (June) 8th was amazing; happiest time of my life. I had a feeling it was going to be the Marlins, it’s my backyard.

Their scouts were at almost every (college) game I threw in. It seemed right.”

The phone call from the Mar- Dejai Oliver grew up the son of a major leaguer and has dreams lins surpassed what had previ- of reaching the majors himself, starting with his rookie season in Jamestown. ously been Oliver’s favorite baseball memory – pitching “That was phenomenal,” Olithis year in 78 innings for his high school team to a state ver said. “It was an adrenaSeminole State, walking only championship with a perfect line rush walking out on the 30. He made his Jamestown game on the mound. mound seeing all the fans up debut on July 22 at Batavia “That’s up there with draft in the stands. It was someand has since posted a 1-1 day,” he smiled. “Perforthing you don’t get out of jurecord with a 4.02 ERA for mance-wise on the field, nior college, families show up the Jammers, striking out 17 that’s got to be my favorite and that’s about it. That was in 15.2 innings of work. The memory, but my favorite base- jump from junior college ball the biggest crowd I’ve ever ball memory has to be getting has presented a much differplayed in front of and it was drafted this year.” cool to feed off that energy.” ent atmosphere, especially pitching in front of 7,000 fans Oliver struck out 91 batters Oliver worked his best outing last month in Staten Island.

Pro Ball Brings Whole New World for Jammers Reliever Esch

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– vs. Lowell-** 8/15-16 All-Star Break (Lowell, Mass.)

8/11 Thursday 8/17 Wednesday - @ Connecticut (Tigers) - @ Brooklyn (Mets) as a professional in his last appearance for the Jammers – five innings of one-run ball at State College on Aug. 6. Being around the game his entire life, though, the right-hander knows his eye must stay on the next outing.

“Baseball is a game of what have you done for me lately, what are you doing now,” he said. “You keep earning your job. It’s a cutthroat game. If you don’t go out and perform you’re gone.”

That perspective is part of an aggressive mindset on the mound for the rookie.

“Mentally you have to be a bulldog,” he added. “Hitters get too much respect some times.

The best hitters get on base three out of 10 times, you have to keep that in your mind.”

As for any lessons handed down to him from his father about life in professional baseball, well, those will have to wait.

“He told me to keep your mouth shut and your eyes open,” Oliver said. “He wanted me to learn the hard way about pro ball because he had to do it at 17. He said I had two years of junior college under my belt so I’m starting off better than he did. After this year I’ll go home and he said he’d give me some more pointers.”

For Oliver, the first summer as a professional seems like the natural next step in a role he was destined for from his days as a kid hanging around the big league locker rooms.

“Life up here is fun,” he said.

“Playing pro ball is every kid’s dream.”

Four Jammers Named To NYPL All-Star Team Dayleg, Hodges, Keys and Wier Named To Annual Event

By Scott Eddy Star Sports Editor

JAMESTOWN - The transition to life in professional baseball comes as an adjustment for even top prospects.

For most, though, the game remains the same one minor league players have enjoyed since the days of Little League.

By the time a player is drafted, he typically is entrenched in a certain role and though it may evolve with work at different positions over time, most changes are manageable.

The changes for Marlins rookie Jake Esch are a bit more abrupt, however. After spending nearly the entirety of his college career as a middle infielder, Esch was drafted in the 11th round of this year’s MLB Draft – as a pitcher.

Although Esch had flashed his cannon of an arm at second base and shortstop for the Yellow Jackets, he pitched just five innings this year as a junior and only 23.2 in total for Georgia Tech. The lion’s share of his work on the pitching rubber came two years ago as a freshman, when he worked 18.2 innings.

“I guess that was the only place (scouts) said they saw me having a future at,” Esch said. “It’s a little disappointing since I put in so much work on the infield, but at the same time it’s an opportunity and I’m not going to say no.”

During his college days, scouts frequently would ask when Esch would be pitching, but he rarely did. Instead, the Minnesota native played nearly every day on the infield, batting .319 with eight home runs as a captain this season.

While the scouts at GT games may not have seen a future in Esch with a bat, they were immediately drawn to his ability to easily throw 90-plus mph.

Esch’s most extensive work pitching came in high school,

Jamestown Jammers 2011 New York-Penn League all-star representatives from left to right: Josh Hodges, Chase Wier, Terrence Dayleg and Brent Keys. (Photo by Scott Eddy)

JAMESTOWN - Four Jamestown Jammers were named to the 2011 New York- Pennsylvania League that will be held Aug. 16 at LeLacheur Park in Lowell, Mass.

Jamestown Jammers pitcher Jake Esch made his New York-Penn League debut on the mound this week. He recently finished three Infielder Terrence Dayleg, outfielder Brent Keys and strong seasons at Georgia Tech – as a middle infielder. (Photo pitchers Josh Hodges and courtesy of Georgia Tech Sports Information) Chase Wier were named to hand,” he said. “It’s hard to racking up 121 strikeouts in the National League team for have control. I’m working on the midsummer classic after 125 innings over three years, consistency, getting a good re- helping guide the Jammers to often working as a closer in lease point on all my pitches.” a 27-23 mark thus far. helping lead his team to a Minnesota state runner-up There’s not only the adjust“It is honor to have these finish in 2006. In 2007, Esch ment to the work on the four young men represent was part of a baseball squad mound, but although still this team and organizawhich brought a state title to in baseball, daily life at the tion at the All-Star Game,” the same high school attended ballpark now is seen very difJamestown Jammers general

by Minnesota Twins all-star ferently by Esch. manager Matt Drayer said.

Joe Mauer and 2000 Heisman “Each one has a bright future “I’ve accepted the fact that Trophy winner Chris Weinke.

I’m a pitcher now. The hard- in baseball, and it has been a After receiving the call from est thing is just adjusting to pleasure to watch them play the Marlins in June, Esch the life of a pitcher,” he said. on a daily basis.” made his professional debut “There’s so much less to do. Dayleg has done it all for the with the rookie-level Gulf I’m used to taking ground Jammers in 2011. The Western Coast League Marlins last balls and hitting every day Kentucky product has played month, working seven inand being mentally focused five different positions, nings. As though making the on every single pitch. Now move to a full-time pitcher at it’s a different type of focus the professional level weren’t and work.” hard enough, the conditions in the GCL didn’t make things Already, though, Esch has learned some of the basics. any easier with temperatures pressing 100 for each after“The biggest things they say is noon game. to throw strikes,” he said. “No one likes to sit around watch “The biggest problem is your somebody get down 3-2 on hands get so sweaty and the everybody.” ball just slips out of your

including all four infield spots, and he has also paced the Jamestown offense. He leads the team in batting average (.319), home runs (4) and RBI (26), and the Burnaby, B.C. native’s .319 average is tied for seventh in the league.

Speedster Brent Keys was off to a scintillating start before getting sidelined with a leg injury. The 2009 17th rounder is batting .375 with 11 RBI and six stolen bases in 23 games. Despite being on the disabled list, the Simi Valley, Calif. native has a 16-game hitting streak, which is tied for fifth longest in the NYPL this year. He has 11 multihit games and is batting .426 during the span.

Starting pitcher Josh Hodges has come into his own during his third season in the purple and green. He is tied for the NYPL lead in wins (5) and winning percentage (1.000),

and he has thrown the most innings in the league at 55.1.

The 6-7 New Albany, Miss. native is 5-1 with a 3.82 ERA, and his best game came against Hudson Valley on July 13 when he tossed seven scoreless frames and gave up just two hits to get the win.

After playing outfield for most almost all of his professional career, Chase Wier made the transition to reliever in February, and it proved to be a wise one. The Nacodoches, Texas native has been dominant since getting drafted in the 21st round. Wier did not give up a run until his 12th professional outing, and he has compiled a 3-1 record with a 2.53 ERA thus far.

The annual event pits the American League affiliates against the National League affiliates, and the AL squad won last year’s event, 4-3, at Staten Island.

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Scott Talked With Caddie About Firestone Brouhaha

By Paul Newberry AP National Writer

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. (AP) — Adam Scott talked with Steve Williams about the caddie’s comments last weekend at Firestone, and both are ready “let our clubs do the talking” at the PGA Championship.

Coming off a win against an elite field at the World Golf Championship, Scott is one of the favorites in the final major of the year at Atlanta Athletic Club.

But the very first question the Aussie was asked Tuesday — and several more — related to whether Williams stole the attention that should have gone to Scott by lashing out at former boss Tiger Woods as soon as they came off the 18th green in Akron.

“I kind of think it’s been

blown out of proportion,” Scott said. “I guess it’s newsworthy stuff. I don’t know.

Steve was obviously delighted to win, as was I. And, you know, he was speaking with a bit of emotion probably.”

No probably about it. Williams gave an interview that was nearly twice as long as Scott’s, calling it “the best win I’ve ever had” — quite a pronouncement, given he was on the bag for 13 of Woods’ major titles before getting fired this summer.

Williams also made it clear that he felt Woods had treated him unfairly, saying he stuck by his former boss even through all his personal turmoil and health problems.

“Look, we’ve had a chat about the whole thing,” said Scott, whose laid-back personality is a striking contrast to Williams’ emotional

demeanor. “I just took what he said as confidence in me.

If he really feel that was one of his great wins, I’m kind of flattered and it fills me with confidence. I think that’s what his intention is, to be honest.”

Reached on his cell phone, Williams told The Associated Press he was caught off guard when the media came up to interview him after Scott’s win.

“It’s very unusual for TV to put a microphone in front of a caddie’s face,” he said.

“There was a lot of emotion and anger that came out.

It wasn’t meant to offend anyone.”

Some players have criticized Williams for the way he handled the interview, saying he should have kept the attention on Scott after he pulled away for an impressive four-stroke win.

Woods also played at Firestone, coming back from a three-month layoff to recover from a leg injury, but he finished 18 shots behind the winner. That only added to Williams’ glee.

“I understand where players are coming from, but I’m a little upset by what some of them said because they have no idea what I’ve been through,” Williams said.

“But I didn’t mean to cause anyone harm. There was just a lot of emotion.”

Scott is ready to look forward.

“It all got a little out of hand,” he said. “We’ll just go on from there. And hopefully, we’ll let our clubs do the talking for the rest of this week.”

AP Golf Writer Doug Ferguson contributed to this report.

Penn State’s Paterno Injured In Practice Collision STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) - Penn State says Joe Paterno was hospitalized and undergoing tests on his right arm and hip after a player ran into him during practice Sunday.

Paterno was admitted Sunday evening to Mount Nit-

tany Medical Center after he walked away from the collision with a receiver who was running a route, the school announced Monday.

The 84-year-old Paterno said in a statement: “I expect to be back at practice soon. I’m

doing fine; tell everyone not to worry about me.’’

Dr. Wayne Sebastianelli, Penn State director of athletic medicine, said that it doesn’t appear surgery will be required.

The school said Monday afternoon that Paterno could be

released in the next 24 hours.

Paterno conducted Monday morning’s coaches meeting by phone from the hospital, according to Penn State.

Football media day, originally scheduled for Thursday, was postponed until Aug. 15.

Hypnotist Helps Bochy And Staff Quit Dipping SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Ask Bruce Bochy if he has a dip and San Francisco’s skipper offers up a standard response: “I don’t do that anymore.’’

Bullpen catcher Bill Hayes answers the same way.

Equipment manager Mike Murphy, too.

They’ve reached this point because of hypnotherapist Dr. AlVera Paxson, who is developing quite the reputation for helping the reigning World Series champion Giants kick some nasty, decades-old habits.

Bochy hasn’t touched chewing tobacco since April 14, the night before seeing Paxson during his team’s first road trip to Arizona. Hayes has gone without since Jan. 26. It’s two years down for Murphy. No carrying around those little tobacco cans for these three any longer.

Bochy had his doubts when Hayes told him in spring training this year that he had stopped dipping at last following one thorough session with Paxson, a medical hypnotherapist.

Hayes succeeded after Paxson already had aided Murphy in stopping. She also worked with Murphy’s wife, Carole, to help her quit smoking.

“I’m a believer,’’ said Murphy, who joined the Giants as a bat boy when the franchise moved West in 1958.

“It’s been the best $300 I ever spent,’’ Hayes said. “It’s weird to see how it works.’’

Bochy agrees. He already would have spent well more than $300 on dip by this point in the season, he said.

Still, Bochy, a skeptic on these sorts of things, had to see for himself if he could finally kick his nearly 40-year pattern of dipping before

and after games and several times during the course of nine innings. He did it in the first, fifth and eighth innings. That had been his routine for years, a go-to stress reliever to deal with the pressures of a 162-game season.

When he left Paxson’s office, minus his own $300 investment, Bochy headed straight to Chase Field for a game against the Diamondbacks.

He arrived in the clubhouse and didn’t want a dip. The game started and there were no cravings. He has handled the occasional urges ever since.

“It was really strange,’’ Bochy said. “There are so many triggers that you have that make you want to put a dip in. The following day, I did have an urge, not a real strong one. I said, ‘OK, I’ve had my day off, now it’s time to put one in.’’’

But he didn’t do it.

“The next game I did have an urge. The next two to three days I still had an urge, but it just wasn’t as strong as other times I’ve tried to quit,’’ he said. “When I got past the fourth or fifth day, I was over it. I didn’t crave it. I didn’t want it. I was fine.’’

Bochy spent 31/2 hours in a relaxed, near-sleep state under Paxson’s guidance. She talks constantly as she walks around the room. While Hayes had his eyes closed, per Paxson’s instructions, he recalled that the strongest direction about quitting came as she spoke instructions and Hayes heard sounds resembling a stack of magazines emphatically being thrown to the ground, one by one.

Both Bochy and Hayes were asked to sit all the way back in a recliner. They gave Paxson signals they could hear her by moving a foot or

finger. Each brought along a can of chew and Paxson proceeded to educate them about all the ingredients they were putting in their bodies, make that lower lips.

“It’s pretty disgusting in a year’s time how much nicotine you put in your body,’’ Bochy said.

Education is Paxson’s first order of business when a patient arrives. She explains the conscious and subconscious minds.

“People were not born chewing tobacco,’’ Paxson said in a telephone interview from Arizona. “Your mind knows how to not do something more than you know how to do something.’’

Not that it’s quite that simple.

Last year, Bochy tried Nicorette gum and an array of different non-tobacco, herbal dips. He made it about a month, then hit hard times and fell back into his old dipping ways.

The 56-year-old Bochy tried his first dip at 18. He was playing in a summer league in Virginia, and his roommate from North Carolina chewed every day.

Even he didn’t know if he could give it up.

“There’s an unknown factor when you see a hypnotist,’’ Bochy said. “You haven’t been there, so I didn’t know what to expect. It shocked me.’’

Bochy admits the stress of his team’s recent struggles, the reigning World Series champions had lost eight of 10 heading into Monday night’s home game with Pittsburgh, has had him considering “changing up the look and putting one in.’’

But Paxson doesn’t think Bochy will break down and actually do it.

The 70-year-old Paxson has been doing this for 30 years.

“It’s an awesome thing,’’ she said. “Once you know how to work with your mind and body, it’s easy. Once you know how to do that, you can do almost anything.’’

Not that the rest of the Giants are necessarily convinced. They razz Hayes because he has been seen smoking the occasional cigarette or cigar, or using the imitation snuff since seeing Paxson.

“Follow my finger. Do not smoke,’’ joked bench coach Ron Wotus, waving his pointer finger in a tick-tock motion. “You’re cured. Next! ... A hypnotist, come on.

Good for them. The mind is a powerful thing.’’

Reliever Jeremy Affeldt isn’t yet a believer, either.

“That’s what they all say (that it works). I don’t buy it,’’ Affeldt said. “Boch is holding up pretty good, though I don’t see him behind closed doors if he’s putting something in his lip. I don’t plan on seeing (a hypnotist). I’d like to keep control of my own thoughts.’’

Yet Kim Bochy is beginning to let herself believe that her husband might be done dipping for good. He has gone longer stretches before in an effort to quit, but not midseason like this.

“I told Bruce: ‘This is a true test. If you can actually do this during the baseball season and stop, that’s phenomenal,’’’ Kim Bochy said.

“He has quit so many times before but always at the end of the season or going into spring training. And, the whole game thing (arrives) and he’d go right back into it. I was amazed he was going to try it in the middle of the season. It’s worked. It’s a good thing.’’

Sabres Sign Two BUFFALO - Buffalo Sabres GM Darcy Regier announced Tuesday that left wing Michael Ryan and center Paul Szczechura (pronounced shaHUR-uh) have both agreed to one-year contracts.

Ryan (6’1”, 188 lbs., 5/16/80) spent five seasons with the Sabres organization from 2003-2007.

During that time, Ryan appeared in 65 games with the Sabres and collected 13 points (7+6). In 210 career games with Rochester, Ryan amassed 122 points (56+66).

Ryan also appeared in 18 games with the Carolina Hurricanes during the 2008-09 season. Overall, Ryan has appeared in 83 NHL career NHL games, collecting 15 points (7+8).

In addition to his four seasons with the Americans (20032007), Ryan has appeared in 101 games with the Albany

River Rats, Springfield Falcons and Adirondack Phantoms.

Ryan has compiled 208 points (108+100) in 311 games during his AHL career.

The Boston, Mass. native was originally acquired by the Sabres from Dallas with a secondround choice in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft on March, 10, 2003 in exchange for Stu Barnes.

Szczechura (5’11”, 190 lbs., 11/30/85) spent last season with the Norfolk Admirals (AHL). In 79 games with the Admirals, the Brantford, Ont. native collected 52 points (22+30). Szczechura appeared in 83 games with the Tampa Bay Lightning during parts of the 2008-09 and 200910 seasons, amassing 16 points (9+7).

In 214 career AHL games, Szczechura totaled 148 points (62+86) between Norfolk and the Iowa Stars.

Oklahoma Tops First College Football Top 25 Poll (AP) - Oklahoma is the preseason No. 1 in the coaches’ poll. The Sooners received 42 of 59 first-place votes to easily outpoint No. 2 Alabama, which received 13 first-place votes. Oregon, which lost last season’s Bowl Championship Series title game, is third, and Louisiana State is fourth.

Oregon and LSU will open the season against each other at

Cowboys Stadium on Sept. 3 in Arlington, Tex. Also, it was announced that Big Ten teams will begin playing nine conference games in 2017 instead of eight. The conference, which now has 12 teams with the addition of Nebraska, split into two six-team divisions this season and will hold a championship game for the first time.

A-Rod Ready To Cooperate With MLB

By Jay Cohen AP Sports Writer

CHICAGO (AP) - Alex Rodriguez’s publicist says the Yankees’ third baseman is looking forward to cooperating with Major League Baseball in its investigation of his alleged involvement in illegal poker games.

The All-Star slugger sidestepped the issue, however, at the team’s minor league training facility in Florida on Thursday, saying he had no comment following his first on-field activities since having right knee surgery July 14.

Star Magazine reported last month that several people saw A-Rod playing in games hosted at Hollywood hotels and residences.

But Richard Rubenstein, Rodriguez’s publicist, said in a statement Thursday morning that the Star’s story contains “numerous factual inaccuracies.’’

The 36-year-old Rodriguez arrived at the Yankees’

minor league complex in Tampa just before noon, pulling up in his Mercedes and waving to a group of 25 or so fans before entering the building.

He took the field for about 33 minutes, doing light running, playing catch, taking grounders and hitting in the batting cage off a tee and against a soft toss. He wore a light brace on the knee and showed no signs of difficulty moving. Rodriguez then went inside to ice the knee and run in the pool.

“I had an encouraging day today,’’ said Rodriguez, who signed autographs before talking to the media outside the complex. “I will have a better idea of a timetable in four or five days. The most important thing is to go back healthy.’’

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Tenting Tips

Gerry Hosts First Eastern Youth Rodeo Camp

ons GERRY - The first youth . rodeo camp ever held in the nts eastern United States saw 20 ur- youth ages 10-18 receive lessons from bronc rider Marty Barnes and World Champion as bull rider and Rodeo Hall of Fame member, Charles Sampson at the Gerry rodeo complex on Wednesday. in HL This camp is one on eight ft sponsored nationwide this year by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association or (PRCA). Julie Jutten, Manager of Industry Outreach for PRCA, flew in from the National High School Finals Rodeo in Gillete, Wyo., to supervise the event. Sampson k also flew in just for this camp. mes She says the purpose is to nt- help young people who may 52 be interested in someday participating in rodeo learn the the basics of safety and technique ng in riding bulls and broncs.

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Fourteen-year-old Maria Childs of Portland learns about bull riding from World Campion Charles Sampson (back to camera).

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Canada competing at the high school finals last week. It is hoped that these camps, which are free, will introduce more young people to the sport.

The twenty who attended the event in Gerry included five girls, one of whom, 14-yearold Maria Childs of Portland says she hopes to be the first

woman bull rider at the Gerry Rodeo. The kids actually got to sit in the chutes on the back of a horse and a bull as part of their lessons. The youngest was a would-be bronc rider, Colton Phillips, a 10-year-old from Geneseo, N.Y. Jutten says they hope to sponsor this camp in Gerry again next year since it was so successful.

SBU Men’s Basketball Inks Guard

ST. BONAVENTURE – Men’s basketball head coach Mark Schmidt announced the signing of sophomore guard Charlon Kloof to an athletics grant in aid on Thursday. Kloof will 3 have three years of remaining eligibility with the Bonnies. t A native of Paramaribo, ay- Suriname, the 6-foot-3 point guard played one season at e Guilford Technical Commu12 nity College in North Carolina Ne- before spending last year at am Canarias Basketball Acadill emy, a prep school in Spain’s for Canary Islands.

“The situation the program is in - they just keep getting better and better,” said Kloof via phone from the Netherlands.

“I like people who want to get better, that’s what excites me most [about the Bonnies], and hopefully I’ll get better too.”

Kloof ’s 2010-11 season at CBA in Spain included stateside tournaments at Seton

Hall and Rhode Island, among others, in addition to international play.

While at Guilford in 2009-10, Kloof posted season averages of 12.1 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game while shooting 53 percent from the floor in 24 games.

“We’re getting an athletic, scoring guard, who has a great ability to defend: quick, aggressive, strong and can push the ball,” said Schmidt on the newest memeber of the Bonnies. “He’s somebody that’s a little bit older, mature, has played a lot of basketball,

es BUFFALO - The Buffalo Ju25 nior Sabres have announced g that former Buffalo Sabres captain Michael Peca is joinut ing the organization as its un- new General Manager. In g addition, the team today anthe nounced that former Sabres player Ric Seiling is also re ajoining the team as its Playnd By-Play Announcer. ultyLarry Playfair, President of the Buffalo Sabres Alumni ee Association and Buffalo Junior Sabres, explained y that by hiring Peca the ho team utilizes his energy and experience while allowing ide Grant Ledyard to focus more a specifically on his role as in Head Coach. st “Grant Ledyard has shouldered the lion’s share of work for the Junior Sabres for the past two seasons,” said Playfair. “The Ontario Junior Hockey League has contracted down to 27 teams from 36 in those past two seasons. The competition has become better. It will be important that we allow Grant to spend more time coaching, and in order to

do this we had to take some stuff off of his plate.

“Michael Peca had expressed an interest in both helping the Junior Sabres and in managing a team so this was a good fit for us. The fact that he is a former Sabre is a bonus.”

Peca said he looks forward to getting to know the Junior Sabres’ players, scouting the local hockey talent pool and building a junior hockey program that can compete with the nation’s best.

“I believe that the sky is the limit. We are in a very competitive league that produces outstanding results for college hockey,” said Peca.

“Having said that, I believe we can become an organization that can become a model franchise for and team in any league to want to emulate. “ Peca also spoke of the team’s mission to keep the region’s top prospects ages 16 to 20 in Western New York while they further their development.

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someone that’s really excited to come over here and play in the states. He’s somebody that I think fits what we’re trying to do.”

The sophomore completes an impactful recruiting class that includes freshman G Jordan Gathers, junior F Chris Johnson, junior G Eric Mosley and freshman C Youssou Ndoye. The Bonnies, who finished last season with the school’s first winning record and postseason berth since 2002-03, return four of five starters including All-America candidate Andrew Nicholson.

When I was a youngster we basically had three options when it came to camping in a tent.

We could use a tarp and a rope to make a tent, or we could use the simple little camping tents that were orange or green and cost less than $20 (which as youngsters was a ton of cash), or we could fall back on a musty old canvas Army surplus tent we had for a short time.

I recently went looking at tents in area stores and I cannot believe the options and changes. They’ve either come a long way with a multitude of options, or I’m just plain old fashioned.

Buying a tent can be a complicated process if one is not sure what they want or need. Before even looking for a tent, it is best to decide which options are desirable and needed and also select a decent price range.

Probably the most overlooked factor is size and weight.

If there are just one or two people using the tent then you don’t need the main tent from Barnum and Bailey’s circus.

If, however, you are camping with children, or several adults, a one-man backpacking tent won’t store your food, let alone your guests.

If you need space for your food, clothing, backpack and equipment, add one person capacity to the tent for each person using it. If two people are camping and have a lot of equipment then get a fourperson tent. Even if it seems roomy, this adds to the comfort of the tent.

Remember, too, how the tent is being transported and who is carrying it. A heavy, hard to pack tent can become an annoyance at best when hiking into the woods and off the beaten path. A smaller, lighter tent can more easily be transported. Believe me, after the first few miles of hiking, every ounce your carrying can make a difference as your happy meter slips toward zero.

The materials the tent is made of can also be a consideration.

An all-season tent will be from heavier material and way more, but really isn’t needed unless one is doing winter or cold-temperature camping. A simple three-season tent will work just fine otherwise.

Make sure then tent has good venting so condensation is somewhat mitigated. Also make sure the floor is deep enough that you don’t have to worry about water getting in.

Bathtub style floors are probably best.

The rain fly should be a fully closing one and should balance nicely and snuggly over the tent. You’ll really appreciate a good rain fly when that 3 a.m. thunderstorm pops in for a visit. Don’t ask how I know this.

Screened doors and windows are nice too because they limit

7 insect infestation of your shelter. There is little as annoying as dealing with a tent full of mosquitoes when you just want to sleep.

Easy set up is pretty much a given with today’s tents, but make sure you can set up and tear down quickly and easily.

Practice this before you go camping. Discovering you can’t set up your tent seven miles from anywhere with a rain storm approaching is not the best situation.

Buy and keep on hand extra tent stakes. They can be easily lost and are important in anchoring the tent. Certain terrain requires different types of stakes and they also make special snow stakes for winter use.

Another thing to consider is the price range. You can spend as little as $40 and get a serviceable and decent tent, or you can spend hundreds and get a four-room tent with closet space. It just depends on what you want, what you need, and what you can afford.

I was amazed at the newest tent designs. A family member has been looking at the multiroom family tents. They could easily accommodate both the Waltons and the Brady Bunch with room to spare and are available for less than $400. If one wanted, one could live in one of these tents all summer.

Remember, size, comfort, use type, safety and price are all equally important aspects of determining which tent is right for you.

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have to go find my tarp and some clothesline.

Junior Sabres Name Peca GM “I want all our best players from Western New York and the surrounding area to look at our program as their undisputed first choice,” said Peca. “I cringe watching a lot of our best kids moving away at 15 to 17 to go somewhere There are many different options when looking to buy a tent for your next camping trip. (Photo by else. I want to change that.” Dusten Rader)

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Fall Teams About To Report At FSU, Seasons Will Begin Soon

It’s the first week of August, which means the start of intercollegiate athletic wheel is about to begin turning again.

Before the month is over, members of Fredonia State’s men’s and women’s cross country teams, the men’s and women’s soccer teams, the women’s tennis team, and the women’s volleyball team will be back on campus preparing for their seasons.

The first official contest, not counting scrimmages, is Sept.

1 when P.J. Gondek’s men’s soccer team plays St. John Fisher at the University of Rochester’s Flower City Classic.

The women’s soccer, women’s volleyball, and women’s tennis teams all open their seasons Sept. 2. Cross country’s first meet is Sept. 3.

Here is a look at each fall team’s schedule:

MEN’S AND WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY – After a one-year absence, the Fredonia State Invitational is back on the schedule -- Sept. 10 at Lake Erie State Park. Interim head coach Tom Wilson has scheduled a second home meet. The Fredonia State 5K Alumni Challenge is Sept. 17 on campus. The remaining six meets are on the road, starting with Buffalo State’s Daniel Walker Invitational Sept. 3 at Beaver Island State Park on Grand Island, N.Y. This year’s SUNYAC Championship Meet is Oct. 29 at New Paltz.

The NCAA Regional is Nov. 12, hosted by St. Lawrence.

MEN’S SOCCER – In addition to St. John Fisher, the Blue Devils will face Rochester in the Flower City Classic.

Those two games are part of a string of eight straight non-conference games to open the season. That stretch

includes the Clarion Classic Sept. 9-10 at University Stadium, when the team meets SUNYIT and Houghton on consecutive days. The home non-conference schedule also includes Nazareth on Sept. 13, and a men’s and women’s doubleheader Sept.

27 vs. Westminster (Pa.). The SUNYAC opener is Sept. 23

BABE RUTH continued from pg 1 England regional with its 3-1 victory last Wednesday. Pitching has been key for Trumbull, already state champions, as it allowed nine runs in five regional games.

Sarasota, Fla., became the first champion to qualify through the regional tournament system with its 15-1 championship victory on Aug. 1 thanks to scoring 12 runs in the second and third innings to secure its spot in Jamestown. Sarasota has a recent tradition of Babe Ruth success, reaching the World Series in 2007 and winning the championship in 1999.

Only the Midwest Plains champion had not been determined as of press time.

That regional tournament was scheduled to take place this week.

Valley Babe Ruth from the Syracuse area became the Western New York state champs and earned a bye through regional play thanks to the World Series’ location in Jamestown this year.

Valley knocked off Evans of Buffalo, 16-4 in mid-July to earn its spot. Valley has claimed three state championships in its history.

Jamestown will play its four

guaranteed games under the lights, hosting the nightcap Saturday-Tuesday Aug. 20-23 with scheduled start times of 7:35 p.m. against the Southeast, Middle Atlantic, New England and Pacific Northwest regional champions.

WJTN 1240-AM Jamestown will broadcast 11 games live locally including all of the Jamestown host team contests as well as the quarterfinals, semifinals and championship game on Saturday, Aug. 27. For more information, visit www.jamestownworldseries.com.

at Geneseo. An Oct. 7 visit from Oswego is the first of four conference home games.

Oct. 8 vs. Cortland, Oct. 21 vs. New Paltz, and Oct. 22 vs.

Oneonta are the others.

WOMEN’S SOCCER – Chris Case is taking his team to Texas to open its season. The Blue Devils face Texas-Tyler on Sept. 2, then Texas-Dallas

on Sept. 4. The home opener is Sept. 9 vs. Rochester in the Clarion Classic, followed by Penn State Behrend on the second day of the Classic. Like the men, the SUNYAC season opens Sept. 23 vs. Geneseo, except the women play at home. Other home SUNYAC dates are Sept. 24 vs. Brockport, Oct. 1 vs. Buffalo State, Oct. 14 vs. Plattsburgh, and Oct. 15 vs. Potsdam. Other non-conference home games are Sept. 27 vs. Westminster (Pa.) and Oct. 11 vs. Elmira.

WOMEN’S TENNIS – The season opens Sept. 2 vs. Oneonta at the Steele Hall courts, the first of five matches vs.

SUNYAC schools. The others are Sept. 17 vs. Oswego, Sept.

22 at Geneseo, and Sept. 29 vs. Brockport. The Blue Devils other home matches are Sept.

7 vs. Penn State Behrend, Sept. 8 vs. Roberts Wesleyan, Sept. 13 vs. Medaille, Sept.

23 vs. D’Youville, Oct. 1 vs.

Pitt-Bradford, and Oct. 4 vs.

Alfred. Joe Calarco returns as head coach for the 12th season.

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL – Head coach Geoff Braun’s team opens its season Sept. 2 at the Cortland Red Dragon Tournament. It’s the first of five other non-conference tournaments, including the Blue Devil Invitational at Dods Hall Sept. 31-Oct. 1.

Other home dates are Sept. 13 vs. Medaille, Oct. 5 vs. Penn State Behrend, and Oct. 12 vs. Rochester. The No. 1 team in the SUNYAC West Division the last four seasons, the Blue Devils will make Pool Play trips to Buffalo State and Brockport this fall. The Buffalo State trip is Sept. 23-24, the Brockport trip Oct. 21-22.

The SUNYAC Tournament begins Nov. 3 at the No. 1 seed from the East Division.

One Last Trip To The Gridiron

BUSCH BROTHERS continued from pg 1 Recently graduated football stars from around the region took part in the annual Big 30 charity football classic in Bradford last Saturday. Pictured, above, is Southwestern graduate John Mistretta hunting for the goal line for the New York all-stars. Below, Southwestern’s Jake Austin hauls in a catch for more than 40 yards on New York’s final drive. Pennsylvania won, 28-3. (Submitted photos)

Kyle Busch makes laps around Lake Erie Speedway last Saturday before participating in a 75-lap late model race. (Photo by Scott Eddy)

finish 28th, it can really hinder their chances.”

With Kyle behind the wheel and older brother Kurt looking over the car serving as an “honorary crew chief ” for the night as he said, it was clear the brothers enjoyed stepping away from the limelight and turning back the clock for a few hours.

“It’s fun and refreshing to have a night to enjoy the

Saturday night atmosphere at the short track,” Kurt said. “It takes your mind off the big excitement of Sundays.”

The Busch brothers brought a little of that major league excitement to local race fans Saturday night.

NOTES: Kyle Busch advanced one spot from his starting spot of sixth to finish fifth in the late model feature at LES ….George Skora

III took the checkered flag ahead of Glenn Gault Jr., Sam Fullone, Will Thomas and Busch….Greg Irish topped the Compacts feature; Jeff Dunfree III won the Bandoleros event; David Krawczyk won in Street Stocks; Jeremy Haudricourt edged Brandon DeBrakeleer in a Legends battle; Randy Culver dominated the Modifieds feature.

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Bills Hope To Have Plugged Holes in Leaky Defense

PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Linebacker e Andra Davis was right there in the middle of it last season and still has a tough time comprehending how bad the Buffalo Bills . 13 were defending against the run. n “It’s embarrassing, Davis said. “To have, what, eight games of 200 yards?” am That’s when he was reminded how the Bills - allowed 270 or more yards rushing in three he of those games. nd “Phew,” Davis said, shaking his head. “People f- ask what you do for a living, and you say 4, linebacker. And when you tell them for who, 22. they think you’re stealing.”

Davis isn’t prepared to provide any refunds, seedthough he’s intent on payback in another form. From the first day of training camp, the nine-year veteran has been emphasizing how stopping the run must be the defense’s top priority this season.

“It’s our No. 1 focus,” Davis said. “You can’t win in this league if you don’t stop the run.”

The Bills, en route to a 4-12 record, proved that last season in finishing last in the league by allowing a whopping 169.9 yards rushing per game. That’s 15 yards a game worse than the league’s 31st team, Denver, and more than a football field’s length worse than the Steelers, who allowed an NFL-best 62.8 yards an outing.

The troubles were the result of a young and patchwork unit that ended the season with five regulars on injured reserve, including Davis. And the troubles were compounded by a switch to a 3-4 defensive scheme despite the team lacking big-bodied players to fill the necessary holes.

It’s no coincidence the Bills spent this offseason upgrading the defense. It began in the draft, when Buffalo used seven of its nine picks on defensive players. That included

The Buffalo Bills offensive and defensive lines practice during training camp. (AP Photo)

selecting hefty lineman Marcell Dareus third overall out of Alabama, and taking hardhitting linebacker Kelvin Sheppard in the third-round out of LSU. Though Buffalo lost linebacker Paul Posluszny in free agency, the team filled that starting position by signing Nick Barnett, an eight-year veteran. And don’t forget the addition of assistant head coach Dave Wannstedt, a defensive specialist who will double coaching inside linebackers.

“I’m very confident, or we shouldn’t have put this group together. We should have put another group together,” coach Chan Gailey said of the offseason changes. “I think that we can line up, hit people and run to the ball

Smith Set To Go For Bills

PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — With his do-it-all offensive talents, Buffalo’s Brad Smith could become the NFL’s newest version of “Slash.”

Smith, who signed with the Bills as a free agent last week, can run like a running back, throw like a quarterback, and catch like a receiver, and with his new team he’ll be doing all three under the guidance of coach Chan Gailey, who tutored the original “Slash,” Kordell Stewart, while the two were together in Pittsburgh in the mid-1990s.

“I see him being used in a similar role,” Gailey said about his Smith. “He can play some receiver and quarterback, and gives you a lot of versatility. He can play special teams, cover kicks and return kicks. He can do a lot to help a football team win games.”

Winning has certainly been the problem the past decade for a Bills team that hasn’t qualified for the postseason since 1999.

Smith, meanwhile, has gone to the past two AFC championship games with the New York Jets after being drafted out of Missouri as a dynamic quarterback in the fourth round of the 2006 draft.

That winning mentality is yet another item he’ll be bringing to the Bills, who have lagged behind the rest of the AFC East in recent years.

“I think we’ve got a group of guys that may not be the

most respected group of guys because of whatever reason, but we’re so talented right now that we’re going to prove a lot of people wrong,” Smith said. “We’re in a tough division, but you wouldn’t want it to be any other way.

It’s going to bring out the best in us. It’s not about who you have on the roster, it’s about what you do with it.”

Smith and the rest of Buffalo’s key free agents — linebacker Nick Barnett, quarterback Tyler Thigpen, and cornerback Drayton Florence — have been participating in team meetings the past few days, but had yet to hit the practice field due to the collective bargaining agreement not being ratified.

“I’ve never been this excited for a practice so I just can’t wait,” Smith said Thursday morning after the team’s walk-thru session. “Being out here with this hard working group of guys, I’m just excited to try and bring something to the table for them.”

Smith finally got the chance to hit the field with his fellow free agents during the Bills’ practice on Thursday night. Smith participated with the quarterbacks, but did not don a red jersey.

“It was great to see everybody and most everybody played some kind of play out there, which is great,” Gailey said after practice. “It’s good to see those guys.”

After becoming a free agent following the lockout, Smith

talked at length with Gailey and liked what he heard. After accumulating 767 rushing yards and 557 receiving yards with the Jets, Smith is anxious to build upon those numbers after primarily returning kicks the past two seasons.

“Coach Gailey’s passion for this team and his vision for where he wants this to go, I want to be a part of it,” Smith said.

Smith will spend most of his time during training camp with the quarterbacks, but he said he’ll also be running some routes with receivers, returning kicks, and playing some special teams.

“The quarterback stuff is so I can grasp the entirety of the offense, and then kind of expand from there,” he said.

“It’s a great plan by Coach Gailey and I want to keep growing on it. I try to earn everything that’s given to me, and that’s the way I’m approaching it.”

Along with starting quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, Smith will be spending plenty of time with Thigpen, who also signed as a free agent last week due in large part to his past relationship with Gailey while the two were in Kansas City.

“He’s been a great mentor for me,” Thigpen said. “Last year when he started winning some games at the latter part of the season, I would text him congratulations. So we definitely have a good relationship.”

the way we need to stop the run.”

Buffalo was so bad against the run, most opponents never got around to throwing the ball, one reason the Bills finished third against the pass.

The AFC East rival New York Jets were so effective with their ground game, that they had 273 yards rushing in their first meeting against Buffalo. The Jets then bettered that the second time around with 276 yards rushing in the season finale.

Gailey is less concerned about how many yards the Bills allow as opposed to how quickly their defense can get the ball back to their offense.

Buffalo lost the time-of-possession battle in all but three games, placing more pressure on the offense to make the most of every possession.

The defense got a reminder of that after watching tape Monday of a 38-30 loss to New England last season. The Patriots got the ball with 2:57 remaining, and proceeded to gain 32 yards on four straight runs. That included the back-breaker in converting a third-and-6 immediately after the 2-minute warning, allowing the Patriots to then run out the clock.

“That’s the difference between winning and losing,” defensive tackle Kyle Williams said.

“It wasn’t pretty, but hopefully last year is last year and we’re on to a new year.”

It won’t take long for the Bills to discover how improved they are. They open the season at Kansas City on Sept. 11, followed by a home game against Oakland. The Chiefs finished first in yards rushing last year, and the Raiders were second.

Davis is well aware of the Bills’ schedule, knowing it places even more emphasis on the defense being ready for the start of the season.

“We can go out and here and look great in the preseason,” said Davis. “But if we don’t carry it over into the season, then it’s the same old Buffalo Bills rush defense. Our whole goal is Sept. 11.”

NOTES: Backup DT Torell Troup was still being evaluated after leaving practice with what Gailey referred to as a hand injury. ...

WR Roscoe Parrish and LB Chris Kelsay were held out of practice to rest what Gailey called minor injuries. ... OG Isaiah Thompson and DE T.J. Langley exchanged several punches during one-on-one line drills before Langley wrestled Thompson to the ground.

Davis Seeking Fresh Start With Buffalo

PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Receiver Craig “Buster” Davis is so intent on getting a fresh start to his career with the Buffalo Bills that he’s willing to forgo his nickname.

After four unproductive and injury-plagued seasons in San Diego, Davis is tired of hearing critics joke that you can’t spell “Buster” without “Bust.”

Davis wasn’t laughing Friday, a day after signing a one-year contract with the Bills.

And he was also aware that dropping the nickname his grandmother gave him was merely a cosmetic change.

The former LSU star understands the only way to change perceptions is to show he can finally live up to the expectations people had when he was the Chargers’ first-round pick in 2007.

“The name has nothing to do with it,” Davis said of his production. “It’s up to me to take care of the situation on the field.”

Listed at 6-foot-1 and 210 pounds, Davis is feeling healthier than he’s been in years. He had surgery to repair a groin injury in November and spent the NFL lockout working out in Arizona. Once the Chargers — not unexpectedly — released him last week, he found a team in Buffalo where he at least had some

familiarity.

He’s reunited with Bills general manager Buddy Nix, who played a role in the Chargers drafting Davis in the first place.

“It feels good to come to a team that’s willing to work to get better. And that’s the same thing I’m trying to do,” Davis said. “The new scenery is going to be a good thing for me.

It’s a great situation here, and I’m looking forward to it.”

Davis’ pro career has been mostly a dud. Selected 30th overall, he failed to make an impact on a Philip Riversled Chargers offense that has featured an undistinguished group of wide receivers.

Davis has 51 catches for 558 yards and two touchdowns in 26 career games, including two starts. He has seen more time on the NFL injury report, where he’s been sideline by sore hips, ribs, hamstrings and an Achilles’ tendon. Then there’s a nagging groin injury for which he’s had two operations.

“It’s just not understanding my body, just freakish injuries and not knowing about it,” Davis said. “I’ve been doing a real good job of keeping my body together and trying to prove to this front office that I can last a 16-game season and beyond that.”

Davis, first, has to make the Bills.

A week into training camp in suburban Rochester, he’s getting a late start in trying to break into what’s become one of Buffalo’s deepest positions.

It’s a group of receivers led by Lee Evans and Stevie Johnson and rounded out by Roscoe Parrish in the slot and thirddown specialist David Nelson.

That leaves Davis competing for the fifth receiver spot with a group that includes 2010 fourth-round pick Marcus Easley, who missed his entire rookie season with a knee injury.

Coach Chan Gailey is keeping his options open regarding Davis.

“Craig has a ton of ability, but he’s just never really done it,” Gailey said. “He’s worth taking a look at to see if he can do something special. He’s really an extremely talented young man.”

Notes: The Bills signed RBs Bruce Hall and Anthony Elzy on Friday. Hall rejoins the Bills after spending parts of the 2008-09 seasons on the team’s practice squad. Elzy is an undrafted rookie free agent out of North Carolina. ... To make room on their roster, the Bills released RBs Emmanuel Moody and Vai Taua, both undrafted rookie free agents.

Williams Leaves Practice After Injuring Hand PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills rookie defensive back Aaron Williams left Saturday night’s practice with a hand injury.

Williams, the team’s secondround draft pick, was to be evaluated after practice, according to head coach Chan Gailey.

Second-year wide receiver Donald Jones was injured earlier in the day and was held out of the night practice.

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Petty: Patrick not ready for Cup It seems that not everyone in NASCAR is swept up in Danica Mania. Kyle Petty, commenting on a SPEED telecast about the talk that Indy Car racer Danica Patrick is expected to run a full Nationwide and partial Sprint Cup schedule next year, said Patrick isn’t ready to race in Cup. “She is not ready for Cup. End of the conversation,” Petty said. “The first year she ran [NASCAR], it was all marketing all the time.

This year she has made a tremendous improvement. I give her kudos for the races she has run and how she’s done. She has made a Danica Patrick huge jump from Year One to Year Two. She still hasn’t beaten Tony Stewart and Kyle Busch and Joey Logano and guys like that. When you get to the Cup level, that’s the guys that are there. You’ve got to race against those guys week-in and week-out.”

Petty went on to say that he’s not saying that open-wheel drivers can’t race at the top levels of NASCAR, even though many have failed at it.

He said Juan Pablo Montoya has the skills to race in NASCAR. “Juan Pablo probably has better car control than anyone you’ve ever seen in your life,” he said. “We’re comparing apples and oranges.

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With three career Cup wins, he’s transitioning over from an up-and-coming driver to one who’s made it. And by driving to victory while his ankle was swollen and hurting, he showed that he’s cut from the same “hero” cloth as some of NASCAR’s original heroes, as his Penske Racing teammate Kurt Busch pointed out after the race.

“That was like when Denny Hamlin had knee surgery and won the week right after that,” Busch said. “Those are moments in our sport that need to be documented as an Ironman type day, as a day where somebody knew they weren’t 100 percent physically prepared, but they went out there and overcame it mentally to win.

“It’s amazing what the body can do. And for him to go through that wreck this week and to get back on his horse right away and find success, that’s only going to make Brad Keselowski a better racer.”

Keselowski said he was especially proud

Brad Keselowski, driver of the No. 2 Dodge (left), races Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 18 Dodge, during the Good Sam RV Insurance 500 at Pocono Raceway on Sunday. (NASCAR photo) of his Pocono win because it wasn’t due to a gas mileage gamble like at Kansas earlier this year, or a result of the crapshootlike racing in the draft like at Talladega, where he got his first Cup victory.

“I’ve always wanted to win a Cup race and earn it, not fuel mileage, not Talladega, a real win,” he said. “And [the Pocono win] feels like that.”

Keselowski also showed some class and endeared himself to his fans and others by mentioning the military tragedy in Afghanistan during his winner’s interview.

“I do have a cousin in the Navy SEALs,” he said. “One of the guys who died over there was someone he knew, was friends with. Told me a little bit about this week and it kind of put things in perspective.

“I might not be feeling great, but those are the guys that are really making sacrifices. We’re just driving race cars for a living. We’re not curing cancer or saving the world like those guys are.”

The last lap of Keselowski’s win saw Jimmie Johnson and Kurt Busch slamming fenders while racing for third place and having a rather heated discussion about it afterward.

But Busch, who wound up third, said his and Johnson’s encounter wasn’t the biggest story of the day.

“This is a day that needs to be documented as Keselowski’s win and not the feud between Busch and Jimmie, because what we do is just race hard on the track every week,” he said.

Edwards: Roush renewal also an endorsement of Ford By renewing his contract with Roush Fenway Racing, Carl Edwards not only keeps his Sprint Cup championship hopes afloat, but puts himself in a position to be a longtime, high-profile face of Ford Motorsports.

In recent years, other drivers who have carried the Ford colors in NASCAR have moved on to drive for other manufacturers. Mark Martin moved to Chevrolet and Bill Elliott to Dodge, Toyota and Chevrolet.

But Edwards is now positioned to continue his relationship with Ford even after his driving days end.

Edwards spoke of his choice to stay put and his relationship with Ford during a meeting with the media at Pocono Raceway last week.

“I made the decision taking money out of the equation and what people would think out of the equation,” he said. “Now, the fact that Ford has such a presence and they have for so many years, that’s huge.

“But, to me, this was really about where could I be the most successful? Where could I perform the best? That’s what this was about.”

But he said staying with Ford was a big factor too.

“The way that Ford has run their business and the things that they’ve done the last five years, I think everyone worldwide can look at that and say, ‘That’s amazing,’” he said. “I mean, they sacrificed when it was time to sacrifice. They made the hard decisions when they had to, and they’re reaping the benefits now. They’re doing very well. I believe everybody in the company that I’ve spoken with firmly believes in doing things the right way, and that’s something that is very important to me.

I’m very proud to represent them, so I’m very glad that I’ll be driving a Ford next year.”

Team owner Jack Roush also spoke of the loyalty between Ford and its longtime race teams, like Roush and the Wood Brothers, who have never campaigned any other brand.

“The thing about Ford as it relates to a team owner

Carl Edwards’ No. 60 Ford on pit lane during practice for the Nationwide Series Kroger 200 at Lucas Oil Raceway on July 30.

Brian Ickler practiced the car in place of Edwards. (NASCAR photo) like myself is to have the confidence that you’ve got a partner that is going to be with you,” he said. “The Ford Motor Company was founded and the support from the banks and the financial institutions that backed Henry Ford followed the success that he had in a race at St. Clair Shores, Michigan in 1901 ... Ford has been there for the people that have had a motorsports interest and they’ve used it to market their cars and to advance their technologies for 100 years, and they’re going to be there for Carl and I for as long as we want to race.”

Despite his loyalty to Ford, Roush did say that he agreed with the comments made earlier about the Edwards situation by a driver from one of the opposing manufacturer camps.

Chevrolet’s Jeff Gordon had said that if Edwards left Roush, he wouldn’t win the championship this year.

“I don’t often agree with Jeff Gordon on very much … [but] I don’t think that anybody that’s involved in this business would not see that as not a likelihood,” Roush said. “We’re able to put that behind us now, and there was no damage done to the negotiations because he’s still leading the points.”

Kyle Plott, a 10th grader from Marietta, Ga., won last week’s Legends Big Money 100 on the quarter-mile track at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

He took the lead with 33 laps to go and held off his mentor, Sprint Cup driver David Ragan, to get the win.

Plott, who won $25,000 on the night, drives a Legends car that is prepared in Ragan’s personal shop in North Carolina. He said Ragan not only helps him with his Legends program, but also is working with him to do the things he needs to do to follow Ragan’s path from Legends cars to NASCAR. “David’s been really good to work with me, teaching me what to do and what not to do on the track, as well as what to say and what not to say off the track,” Plott said. “He works hard at the shop, and he’s a good guy to look up to.

“I want to be like him one day. He hasn’t forgotten where he came from.”

Plott said he hopes to run some Late Model races in addition to his Legends event, then move to ARCA and NASCAR’s K&N Pro Series once he reaches the minimum age of 16.

Pastrana debut pushed to 2012 Travis Pastrana’s Nationwide Series debut, which was to have come at Lucas Oil Raceway on July 30, has been pushed back to next season after the 11-time X Games gold medalist broke his right ankle and foot while attempting a flip during a competition at Los Angeles.

A statement from Pastrana’s NASCAR team indicated that the driver will be in traction for at least a month and unable to apply weight to his right leg for another month after that.

“I probably could have been ready for the final couple of races in 2011, but it just makes more sense to start fresh in 2012,” Pastrana said in the statement. “We are already starting to talk about testing and what I need to do to prepare for next season. My sincere apologies go out to my NASCAR team, fans and sponsors for this delay.”

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led by Tony 145 Laps Stewart in the past

3. Kyle Busch 709; behind -11

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separating 20 Points Kevin Harvick, fifth in

5. Kevin Harvick 700; behind -20

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6. Matt Kenseth 694; behind -26 7. Jeff Gordon 668; behind -52

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by Tony Stewart, the fewest of any top-10 drivers in the Cup standings

8. Ryan Newman 658; behind -62

Laps led at Watkins Glen by Chase contenders Carl Edwards, Denny Hamlin, Greg Biffle, Matt Kenseth, Clint Bowyer, Paul Menard, Brad Keselowski and David Ragan

9. Tony Stewart 642; behind -78 10. Dale Earnhardt Jr. 641; behind -79

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FOR SALE 1989 Peterbilt Tractor and 40’ Flatbed Trailer.

269-4355

DAIWA CYNGUS ROD & REEL COMBO-MEDIUM ACTION - PERFECT FALL SALMON & TROUT COMBO CALL $20 716-997-0821

DAWIA SAMURAI ROD & REEL

BRAND NEW DAWIA SAMURAI ROD & REEL COMBO MEDIUM ACTION - PERFECT SALMON & TROUT FISHING COMBO $20.00 716-997-0821 DOZEN DUCK & GOOSE DECOYS 1 DOZEN - 10 DUCKS

& 2 LARGE GOOSE DECOYS FLOATERS ALL IN GREAT SHAPE NO BB HOLES OR CHIPS $100.00 716-997-0821

GAZELLE EXERCISE MACHINE

Like New! 716-488-9094

ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER Like New! $125 716-488-9094 716488-9094 LARGE PLANO LURE BOX NEW

LARGE PLANO DOUBLE SIDED LURE BOX-LARGE FISHING LURES-SEVERAL COMPARTMENTS STURDY LOCKS $40.00 716-997-0821

ELECTRONIC VARMINT CALL

BRAND NEW ELECTRONIC VARMINT HUNTING CALLIMITATES:Rabbits, Coyote, Mouse, Fawn RETAIL:$39.99 $20.00 716-997-0821 CARNIVORE PAINTBALL MASK

BRAND NEW CARNIVORE BLACK PAINT BALL MASK W/REMOVABLE FOG PROFF 270 DEGREE LENS $20.00 716997-0821 PRO-LINE 13 NEW

CHEST

WADERS

PROLINE SIZE 13 CHEST WADERS CLEAT SOLES,PADDED KNEES,100% WATERPROFF-FALL SALMON FISHING $50 716-997-0821 EXERCISE FITNESS CYCLE Like

New! $25 716-488-9094 FISHING POLE

716-488-9094

Like New! $9

WINCHESTER MODEL 69A Win-

chester 69a 22s,l,lr. Grooved receiver. Excellent condition. $300 firm. 965-2639

STERLINGWORTH 12ga double.Classic collectable.$950.00 716-672-9999 FOX

MEC 600jr brand new 20ga & 410 ga $300 716672-9999

RELOADERS

Collector wants rifles, shotguns, pistols, muzzleloaders. info to inview@fairpoint.net or website

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AIRSOFT GUNS-RIFLES & PISTOLS, SPRING/ELECTRIC/ CO2/AMMO MUST BE 18YRS OLD TO PURCHASE CALL TODAY! 716-997-0821

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Worlds small- APARTMENT FOR RENT LakeLOTS est bike. For Adults or Kids. wood, Furnished 1 bedroom, TWO CEMETARY PLOTS 4 available October thru May Unique. 716-488-9094 SALE Two cemetary lots for 1st,$395.00 plus lakeview. sale at Sunset Hill Cemetary, TOOLS 713-5452. 716-713-5452 Hunt Rd, Lakewood. Hilltop NEW HUSKY AIRCOMPRESSOR location. Hillside section,lot BUSINESS_PLACES BRAND NEW HUSKY Air Tools 375,graves 7&8. Sell only as Air Compressor-W/Additional FREDONIA/DOWNTOWN re- a set for $1350.00. Will email Air Tools Complete-Homeown- cently remoldeled office.600 map. 513-677-0396 er or Contractor 716-997-0821 sq.ft. $450.Offstreet parking.

MISCELLANEOUS DRAIN OPENER (POWER SPIN) High Traffic area.716-6791800 Brand New snake that uses NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS Drill for rotation. $25 716-488E-Z Finish Log Cabin Shell with CONDOS 9094 Acreage E-Z Bank Financ1 ing Available Only $89,900!

NEW HUSKY AIRCOMPRESSOR FREDONIA TOWNHOUSE BRAND NEW HUSKY Air Tools bed loft, 2 bath, storage, Warm Winters-Cool Summers Air Compressor-W/Additional off street parking. No pets. 828-429-4004 Code 45 Air Tools KIT-HOMEOWNER Deposit, references. $650 SELL/RENT YOUR TIMESHARE OR CONTRACTOR $300 716- monthly. 716-679-0020 FOR CASH!!! Our Guaranteed 997-0821 Services will Sell/Rent Your MONKEY BIKE

$125 ALMOST NEW 716-499-6450

DRYWALL LIFT

w/ ladder attachments $200 716499-6450

ALLUMINUM PICK 16’

3TON LOW PRO. FLOOR JACK

nearly new,cost $100+,only $55.Call John 366-1425. neary new bridgesaw with stand,on wheels,cost$300 only $125.

Call John 366-1425.

1.5HP WET TILESAW

WOOD WORKING MACHINES 6” joiner planer $275 12” bandsaw $100 Cast Iron Disc & Belt Sander $200 All have motors and stands 716-763-1064

Machinist tools and boxes for sale 716-474-6302

TOOLS

HOUSES

FENCING HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING

All types - Call Now! 716-6400604

FLOORING HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING

All Types! - Call for a free estimate! 716-640-0604

GENERAL_SERVICES Tutoring on Office, Email, browsers, search engines, and desk top personalization. 716-4872222

COMPUTER TUTORING

ERRAND RUNNER Will run errands and do light housekeeping. Rates start @ $10.00 per hour. 716-801-6114

Unused Timeshare for CASH! PET GROOMING DOG, CATS, Over $95 Million Dollars 3BR house with detached ga- offered in 2010! www.sel- introduction special, $15.00 rage. 800/mo plus security latimeshare.com Call (888) maintance trim, Aug. only, drop off am,pick up pm, Appt. and references. Call 716 792- 879-8612 only 716-269-2109 7243 or 792-9871.

LAND LIQUIDATION! 20Acres NOTE BROKER I buy Real Es2 BEDROOM UPPER JAME$0/Down, $99/mo. ONLY tate Notes or have buyers for STOWN 2 bedroom available $12,900. Near Growing El your Note. www.noteholder. now 41 Westcott Jmst all Paso, Texas (2nd safest U.S. biz or 481-1345. electric 395.00 plus 395.00 CITY) Owner Financing, NO deposit References Phone CREDIT CHECKS! Money Back DOG AND CAT GROOMING cert.

716-397-2383 groomerwww.kituwahgroomGuarantee. 1-800-755-8953 ing.webs.com 716-269-2109 LALEWOOD furnished 3b 2.5b www.sunsetranches.com no pets 700+d+s+utilities 716HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING MOBILE_HOMES 450-0059 All types of service & repairs!

MOBLE HOME FOR SALE 1974 Interior / exterior. Call today UNFURNISHED two bedroom in quiet park for your free estimate! 716APARTMENTS new roof windows an fur- 640-0604 WESTFIELD 2 BR UPPER ance last year asking 9,000.

HAULING CLOSE TO TOWN. Available 716-338-3473 now. $425/mo plus security.

HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTREAL_ESTATE NO pets. Call 792-7243 ING Topsoil/ gravel/ debries BROKERS removal.

716-640-0604 APT. FOR RENT 2 bedroom apt.

FREDONIA 3 BEDROOM HOUSE

18 & 24” tool boxes. Kennedy Roller Box 13 drawer. Tools included. Retail $9000 sell for available now all electric 395.00 NOTE BUYER I am a Note BuyINSULATION plus 395.00 deposit References er or have buyers for your $2800. 716-763-1064 Phone 716-397-2383 Real Estate Note. www.note- HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTBANDSAW 18’’ and 14’’. 716ING NOW BLOWN IN FIBREholder.biz or 481-1345.

988-5925 VACATION_PLACES GLASSS!! Free insulation accessments. All types of inVACATION_PLACES LAKE ERIE/BARCELONA Furnshd, sleeps 6, private deck, LAND SALE in Florida, 1/4 Acre sulation. 716-640-0604 walk to beach and restaurants. & Up. Guaranteed Financing!

LANDSCAPING 8 mi. to Chaut. No smoking/no Foreclosures Starting at pets 716-326-6048 $2,900, $100 Down, $100 Per LANDSCAPE LIGHTING Show Month. Call For Free Bro- off your yard! Design, prodCATS ucts, installation, maintechure! 1-877-983-6600 CAT GROOMING cert. groomer nance and repair. info@ www.FloridaLotsUSA.com 716-269-2109 lampscaping.com MACHINIST TOOLS

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SIDING_AND_AWNINGS

19’ SOLSTICE ST KAYAK Custom 19’ Current Design SolHOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING stice ST sea kayak. Only 49#, Metal, Vinyl, Soffit & Fascia. made of kevlar. $1,500 or B/o LET US SHOW YOU HOW TO 716-450-1563 GET A TAX REBATE TO SIDE YOUR HOUsE! 716-640-0604 23’ SAILBOAT San Juan shoal draft cruising sloop. 5 sails, moWINDOWS tor, trailer. Sail this summer.

FLIPZ WINDOW CLEANING 753-0500 cell. 716-326-4478 need your windows washed?

MOTORCYCLES we are very fast and professional very fair rates. free est. ZEBROS BIKE NIGHT 2 FOR call for info 716-640-3152 1 WINGS Mondays & ThursHOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING days, 1st Street Barcelona, www.zebroAll types! New & Replace- 716-326-2017 ment! Also doors! - GET A TAX sharborhouse.com REBATE TO INSTALL NEW 2009 E-TON BEAMER 3 Scooter WINDOWS & DOORS!!!! 716- 80 miles, Needs new battery 640-0604 and poss. a tune up from sitting $1000 OBO Call 716-5261008 or 716-499-6557 1800 2001. ex. cond. only 27800 miles. dark blue. just passed NY inspection. $10000 OBO 753-0500 nights. 716-326-4478

GOLDWING

ATVS

Side by side UTV (like the Rhino). Camo SUVS in color, 55km odometer reading. 4x4/4x2 $3,750. 716- 2007 PACIFICA good condition. 716-988-5925 595-3818

2009 ODES UTV

113k TRUCKS runs good everything works FISHER V PLOW and all coninside and out new battery trols, current set up for SD 2300bo 962-4741 pickup. $2,750. (716) 6408239 AUTOS

2000 DODGE INTREPID

Fully loaded,satelite radio, runs great, needs minor repairs asking 1,000 or b/o call for more info 716-640-3152

2001 CHRYSLER 300M

2006 FORD F-250 W V PLOW

2006 F-250 FX4 SD 4WD ext cab 6 foot bed, black. Fisher V Plow. 47K miles. $17,500 (716) 640-8239.

93 RANGER STEPSIDE NICE

Stored Auto, V6, Reg Cab, Blue, 117k winters, 350 V8, Auto. $2800. miles,Sharp looking, $2800 Call after 4pm. 716-358-4188 716-672-9621 2002 BMW X5 Triple black, two UTILITY TRAILER 4’ X 8’ 4’ X 40” sets of factory wheels with TRAILER FRAME COULD BE winter/summer tires. Excel- EXPANDED 16” TIRES 8” RIMS, lent condition $12,000. 716- LIGHTS & SPRINGS EXTRA 789-5483 SPARE TIRE $175 716-997-0821 1978 BUICK ELECTRA

2002 BMW X5 Triple black, two 1989 FORD F350 CUBE VAN sets of factory wheels with FORD CUBE/BOX VAN 17’ W/ summer/winter tires. Excel- OVER CAB STORAGE-PULL lent condition, $12,000.

DOWN DOOR & RAMP-88K FORD HITOP CONVERSION VAN MI,W/AIR $4500 OFFERS 93 Ford E150 Hi-Top Conver- CONSIDERED 716-997-0821 HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING sion Van. Rust Free car. Every- 1994 CHEVY G30 CARGO VAN Full landscaping / landscap- thing works. Great condition. 1 TON CARGO VAN,NEW TIRES,BRAKES & EXHAUST ing & design sevices, water & 5 TV’s. $5000 716-450-1563 rock gardens! Call today! 716- 96 DODGE 1-Ton Dually 4x4 SOME RUST,GOOD SOLID 640-0604 No Rust - clean. 5.9 Gas Auto WORK TRUCK-$1500 OFFERS with O/D 40 $4500.00 B/O CONSIDERED 716-997-0821 MASONRY 716-467-2317

DOGS

FARMS_AND_LAND FEMALE CHOCOLATE LAB 18 MONTHS OLD.VERY SWEET. 40 ACRES, COLORADO $28,500!

SPAYED ALL SHOTS.GOOD Near small town, mountains, WITH PETS AND KIDS.ASK- Rio Grande River. $350 down, AIR_CONDITIONING_ ING $50.00. CALL 269-2080 HEATING $350monthly. Good roads, TERRIERS. Looking for a male surveyed, near electricity.

HOLT GENERAL CONTRACT- HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING 1999 DODGE NEON 4-Door SeManchester Terier. 716-720- Owner, 806-376-8690 ING Plumbing/ heating/ air All types - foundations - chim- dan Low mileage runs good diane.steed@att.net 4815 conditioning new & repair. neys - retaining walls - repairs! Needs front tires and muffler 716-640-0604 716-640-0604 $1500.00 or B/O 716-801-6114 SIBERIAN HUSKIES 3 Siberian 47 ACRES Mature wooded Huskies for sale, 7 yr old male, land close to Chautauqua 1995 MERCURY COUGAR good MISCELLANEOUS BUILDING 4 yr old female, and 2 yr old Lake. $1,750.00 an acre. running 3.8 v6 engine. needs RESTORATION HOUSEKEEPING Housecleanmale. $100 each. 716-363-6177 contact,marlinski@windrear brakeshoes. asking $1000 HOLT GENERAL CONTRACT- ing services available. 716stream.net 716-789-5483 OBO. consider trades DOG GROOMING cert. dog ING Wood/ trim/ water or fire 720-4815 groomer,www.kituwahgroom- GEORGIA LAND - REDUCED 1998 BUICK PARK AVE Strong FOR QUICK SALE! Beautiful 1 damage/ painting we work w/ ing.webs.com 716-269-2109 Runner. 180K Thruway miles.

PLUMBING alot of insurance companies!

REDUCED: AKC GREAT DANE acre-20acres homesites start- 716-640-0604 Includes 4 snows. Loaded.

QUALITY AFFORABLE PLUMBPUPPIES 13 wks, great tem- ing at $2000/acre. Owner Well maintained. $1900 or ER QUALITY PLUMBING SERperaments. Vet checked financing from $199/month.

B/O 716-665-8948 CHAIR_CANING VICE FULLY LICENSED & INtrade for: riding lawn mow- Beautiful weather, low taxes, CHAIR CANNING BY ROLLY SURED-AFFORABLE PRICES 2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX er,4 wheeler, shed, dog runs Washington County, Augusta Area. Call Owner Direct 706- CHAIR CANNING Seats-Backs -”WE DO IT ALL” JUST ASK 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 716-499-6557 108,000 miles. Moon roof, Will do-Fiber RUSH seats Call- FOR BOB 716-697-5211 364-4200 CHIHUAHUA FEMALES 4 yr. old Rolly AT 716 366 4406 716- HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING auto car start, a must see!

Asking $5,500 obo. 716-450sister’s CHI. both are spayed.

366-4406 HOUSES Emergency service available.

0428 1 tan & 1 tan/wht. free to good Meeting all of your interior JUST REDUCED TO $229,500 CLEANING home. call 640-0240 & exterior plumbing needs!

409 Chestnut St-3 bedroom, 2 BOATS PUG PUPPIES AKC, Fawn, 1 full & 2 1/2 baths, 2 car attached HOUSEKEEPING Houseclean- 716-640-0604 BOAT FOR SALE 2003 alum pomale 1 female, Shots. $350 garage.Large yard leading to ing services available. 716POLE_BUILDINGS lar craft fishing boat with deepeach 716-269-4025 720-4815 creek. 716-672-5056 HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING well & trolling motor & 50hp JUST REDUCED $229,500 409 OTHER_ANIMALS DRAFTING Barns/ garages/ pavillions! mercury motor 716-763-6761 Chestnut,Fredonia-3 bdrm, 2 22’ SAILBOAT MACGREGOR SUFFOLK RAM 2.5 yrs old, reg- full & 2 1/2 baths, 2 car attach HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING 716-640-0604 1984 swing keel w/trl 5hp istered, $350 Call after 4pm garage. Large yard w/2 decks. We design & build - additions ROOFING motor/3 excl sails/sleeps 4 716-358-4188 & garages, landscapes,decks 716-672-5056 & new homes! 716-640-0604 HOLT GENERAL CONTRACT- cuddy. good cond $2450 bo CHICKENS 3 roosters,10 he- THE PERFECT HOME 3337 West ING All Types! Residential / 716-499-3013 hens, 4 chicks, $30.00 for all Oak Hill Road. 10 year old ELECTRICAL_SERVICES Commercial. Shingles/ metal, PERCEPTION KAYAK CADENCE mixed breed, 716-269-2109 home. 50 acres. 3 bedroom, 2 HOLT GENERAL CONTRACT- rubber, coatings! High grade 14’fitness touring for WM/ 1 YR OLD COLT PAINT tri color, bath. Open floor plan. Radiant ING New & upgrade service, ice cables! 716-640-0604 sm person yellow fiberglass untrained. $350.00 716-269- heated wood/tile floors. Beautiadd-ons, rewires we do it all!

42lbs,new $1400 like new ful view. Bemus Point Schools.

2109 SEPTIC_TANK 716-640-0604 $700 bo 716-499-3013 42 X 48 barn. Many extras not BREEDING STOCK PAINT MARE

listed. By appointment only. bay color, reg. 10 yr old green $330,000 716-488-1530 broke $450.00 716-269-2109 NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS

AND_DRAINS

HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING New & upgrade service, HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTadd-ons, rewires - we do it all! ING Septic systems - French

NEW! E-Z Finish Log Cabin 716-640-0604 Shell . Financing Available!!

EXCAVATING With Loft and Full Basement . Includes acreage. $89,900. HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTWarm Winters/Cool Summers ING Foundations/ drainage systems/ roadways - Meeting 828-247-9966 Code 60 all of your excavation needs!

716-640-0604

drains. Your complete sevice contractor! 716-640-0604

HOLT GENERAL CONTRACTING Septic systems - French

drains. Your complete sevice contractor! 716-640-0604

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Free Towing! We’re Local!

7 Days/Week. Call Toll Free: 1-888-416-2330

CARS/TRUCKS WANTED!

VEHICLE_ACCESSORIES Minute Mount like new w/wireing from older Ford. $2500 after 4pm. 716-358-4188

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FAST PAYMENT for sealed, unexpired DIABETIC TEST STRIPS-up to $17/Box! Most 19’ SEARAY CUDDY 175 hp 4cyl 1988 w/trl very good cond brands. Shipping Prepaid. red/white. Nice boat $2600 Call today & ask for Emma 1-888-776-7771 www.cash4diBO. 716-499-3013 abeticsupplies.com BOAT SEAT: Flip Flop Reversible Back seat,2- GUNCOLLECTOR.BIZ CollecPerson,Helm,Pontoon boat tor wants rifles, shotguns, Etc. Reasonable (716)488- pistols, muzzleloaders. info to inview@fairpoint.net or 9094 716-488-9094 website

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On-Going Events

Westfield Farmers Market

Every Saturday. 9 a.m. through 2 p.m. Route 394 and 20. 716-326-4000

Fredonia Farmers Market

Every Saturday through October. Church St., 8 a.m.

Lakewood Farmersʼ Market

Every Tuesday, through September, 2 to 6 p.m. Lakewood Farmers Market, 140 Chautauqua Ave., Lakewood, NY 14750. Fresh, local fruits, vegetables, baked goods, and much more!

Downtown Jamestown Farmers Market (Fridays, June 10 through October 28) 10 a.m. through 3 p.m. at Downtown Jamestown Farmers Market. In front of the Lillian Vitanza Ney Renaissance Center Corner of West Third and Washington Streets, Jamestown, NY. discoverjamestown.com. 664-2477. Farmers participating in the market are certified to accept WIC Farmer’s Market Coupons and Senior Citizen Farmers Market Coupons.

Childrenʼs Story Time at Dunkirk Free Library Children’s Story Time and Craft. Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. for preschoolers. After school story time takes place every Wednesday at 3:30 p.m.

Dunkirk Free Library, 536 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY. www.cclslib.org/

Sing to me, Sign to me infant/ toddler Classes

Every Saturday from 11 to 11:45 a.m. until August 6.

Designed for moms, dads and

caregivers and their newborn to two-year–old children. A variety of class offerings to choose from. The small and intimate setting fosters learning and provides plenty of opportunity to practice each new ASL sign. Held at the First United Methodist Church in Fredonia, 25 Church Street in Room 22. The fee to enroll is $125 per child, and there are only ten slots available so enroll now! For more information, visit www.singtomesigntome.com.

Fenton History Center presents ʻBuilding Jamestownʼ

Auto Racing (Every Saturday through Labor Day)

5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Town of Ellington Highway Building, Rt. 62, Ellington. Vet: Dr. Mary Fales. Sponsored by the Town of Ellington.

7 p.m. at State Line Speedway, 4150 Kortwright Rd., Jamestown. Dirt track racing at its best! 716-664-2326

River Walk Concert Series

Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Riverwalk Park, 15 South Main St., Jamestown. Featuring eclectic genres. Free to community. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. 716-6642477

Universal Dance

Every Monday 8 – 9 p.m.

Reach Studio, 112 N. Main St., Jamestown Ages 18 and up. With instructors T.R. McKotch & Nicole Ten Eyck.

Immerse yourself in the beautiful rhythms & dances of West Africa, Central Africa, Haiti, the Caribbean.

GAHU On-Going Classes

Tuesday Evenings 6:15 p.m. through 7:15 p.m. Infinity Performing and Visual Arts Studio. 115 E. 3rd Street, Jamestown, NY 14701 (716) 664-0991 www.infinityperformingarts.org. GAHU Merchandise Available. $40 month + $15 registration fee.

Through September 30. A Look At Jamestown Over The Past 200 Years - Exhibit On Display Fenton History Center, 67 Washington St., Jamestown. Open MondaySaturday 10 a.m. through 4 p.m. www.fentonhistorycenter.org

Thursday, August 11 Animal Rabies Immunization Clinic

Jamestown Audubon Photography Club: Members picnic 6:30 p.m.

Friday, August 12 Digital Photography Walk

Takes place from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Adams Art Gallery, Dunkirk, NY. Photographers Kristen Briggs, Suzette Paduano and Jennifer Price will teach the basics in digital photography, equipment, functions, and techniques. Weather permitting, participants will meet at the gallery, then walk along the Dunkirk beach. The cost is $15 and the class is limited to 30 people. Participants should bring a camera and a bag lunch. Proceeds will be used to make the gallery handicap accessible. For information, phone 483-2344.

Saturday, Aug. 13 Bee Gees Live Tribute Show

7:45 p.m. at the Bemus Bay Floating Stage, 61 Lakeside Dr., Bemus Point, NY. bemusbaypops.com, 716-386-7000.

“Stayin’ Alive” and celebrating the Italian Fisherman’s 29th Anniversary with a rousing tribute to one of music’s alltime top acts. Special Event ticket price includes a 6:15 PM pre-concert Pasta Party and Wine with lots of surprises! Tickets available at the Italian Fisherman Box Office, Jamestown Arena Box Office, or online: www.bemusbaypops.com.

Chautauqua County Bicentennial History Fair

Sat., Aug. 13, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sun., Aug. 14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Chautauqua Suites Conference Center, Mayville. Free Admission. 50 booths with information about Chautauqua County’s historic places, people and events. Learn all about the history of the county and the organizations in our communities working to preserve and promote our rich history. PLUS military reenactors will be encamped on the grounds of the Conference Center and offer demonstrations inside the fair. For more info, contact Michelle Henry, County Historian, 753-4857 or henrym@co.chautauqua. ny.us.

Falconer Marching Band Bottle and Can Drive

Members of the marching band will be going to the Falconer, Kennedy, and Ellington areas to collect can and bottle donations. Bottles

and cans can also be dropped off anytime to the “Don’t Trash it- Redemption Center” in Falconer and please state that they are for the Falconer Marching Band account. The marching band is raising money to help cover expenses for their 2011 competition season.

Come Celebrate Lake Day

At the Chautauqua Marina in Mayville. Environmental Workshops: 10:00 Trash to Treasure: Turn Salvage to Art, 11:30 What’s Going on in the Lake: How Can I Help, 1:30 Lakeside Planting for Erosion Control, Free information and demonstrations on native plants, lakeside erosion control, safe composting, lake stewardship and MORE. Door prizes, giveaways and Marina Events! Join the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Chautau-qua Lake Assoc., Chautauqua Management Commission in Celebrating our commitment to keeping Chautauqua Lake beautiful. Call CWC at 664-2166 for workshop info For more Events see www.chautauquamarina.com

Roger Tory Peterson Biography Tour

3:00 pm. The Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History’s ongoing exhibit interpreting the life of America’s great naturalist will be greatly enhanced by a guided tour led by an experienced volunteer.

The tour will include a visit to the archives where a few specially selected items will be shown just for this event. Your tour guide is Marlin Casker, retired architect. Tickets $6 includes access to all galleries;

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Upcoming Events RTPI Members Free. www. rtpi.org

Architecture Tours at RTPI

1:00 p.m.. The Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History is housed in a signature building designed

by Robert A.M. Stern, one of America’s great architects.

Come and learn about the distinctive details of this building and its shifting spaces, light and views. Your tour guide is Marlin Casker, retired architect and experienced docent volunteer. Tickets $6 includes access to all galleries; RTPI Members Free.

Audubon Center and Sanctuaryʼs Summer Learning Series:Little Explorers/Nature Detectives

10 a.m. to noon, Children aged 3 to 8 attend with a favorite grownup to learn about the natural world. $5 for Audubon members; $7 non-members. Reservations required by Thursday, August 11: call (716) 569-2345.

Walk-ins may be accepted, but might not be able to participate in craft and/or snack.

Backyard Sanctuaries

1 to 3 p.m., Learn how to turn your backyard into a sanctuary for you and for wildlife. Designed for adults; interested, mature children aged 9 and above are welcome if accompanied by an adult. $10/members, $12/nonmembers, $5 children under 12.

Register by Saturday, August 6: (716) 569-2345, info@jamestownaudubon.org, or on-line form.

“Explore Art!” with instructor Liz Jones (2nd and 4th Saturday of each month)

9:00 a.m. 2 -3 year olds, 10:15 a.m. class for 4-5 year olds An introduction to the process of making art and famous artists. “Explore Art!” classes are designed for young children focusing on the process of art making and the experience of the child. Art processes and materials will be fun while teaching children basic elements, principles and mediums. Each class features a famous artist with children making an art project inspired by how that artist worked or elements they used in their artwork. Infinity Center 115 E 3rd St., Jamestown, NY. To learn more, visit www.infinityperformingarts.org or call (716) 664- 0991.

Sunday, August 14 Uncle Kracker to Headline AGC Wine Festival 2011

7 to 10 p.m. Uncle Kracker headlining at AGC Wine Festival, Sean Patrick McGraw, opening act. Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY. www.agcwinefestival.com

James Taylor Tribute Show

2:30 p.m. at the Bemus Bay Floating Stage, 61 Lakeside Drive, Bemus Point, NY. bemusbaypops.com, 716-3867000. You Can Close Your Eyes, featuring Neil Donell and a 7-piece band. Canada’s premier session vocalist and his meticulous performance of the troubadour’s art will leave audiences mesmerized. So go ahead, close your eyes, you’ll

be amazed at what you’re hearing. Tickets available at the Italian Fisherman Box Office, Jamestown Arena Box Office, or online: bemusbaypops.com.

Monday, August 15 Carl Cappa Memorial Classic Golf Tournament

Starts at 9 a.m. Carl Cappa Memorial Classic Golf Tournament. Moon Brook Country Club, 2879 North Main Street Ext., Jamestown, NY. www. carlcappamemorial.org

Tuesday, August 16 “Bucket List” - Bemus Bay Floating Stage Free Movies

Starts at 8:30 pm. All movies are FREE and are viewable from both sides of the floating stage. Sound broadcast on 104.9 fm. Movies start at 8:30 pm. www.bemusbaypops.com

The Resource Center at Chautauqua Symposium (through August 17) 9 a.m., The Resource Center at Chautauqua Symposium.

Chautauqua Institution, One Ames Ave., Chautauqua, N.Y. www.resourcecenter.org/symposium

Audubon Center and Sanctuaryʼs Summer Learning Series: Panama Rocks as a Geologic Window

1 to 4:30 p.m., Learn the geology of the Allegheny Plateau through class and field trip.

Designed for adults; interested, mature children aged 9 and above are welcome if accompanied by an adult. $20/ members, $22/nonmembers,

$12 children under 12 (includes admission to Panama Rocks). Register by Tuesday, August 9: (716) 569-2345, info@jamestownaudubon.org, or on-line form.

Friday, August 19 Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Hall – Italian Dinner Cooking Class

5:30 p.m. Chiara DeSanti, professor at SUNY Fredonia and new board member, is slated to teach a cooking class for the first 20 registered people at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Hall, Silver Creek.

On the menu, Carbonara, a special pasta & egg dish and Ciambellone, an easy to make yeast cake will be prepared and shared. Registrants will enjoy an authentic Italian meal and will receive the recipe at the end of the meal. Registration fee is $8 per person for members $12 for non members, and must be paid prior to the August date. For more information call (716) 934-2233.

Parchment Craft Class

1:00 to 3:30 p.m. Exquisite Things Gift Shoppe, Bemus Point, NY. (Across from the Bemus Inn and Imagine Gift Shop). This class will teach students how to make one card using tools supplied by the instructor. $8 includes supplies. All ages are welcome, and no prior experience is necessary. Bonnie Scranton, Instructor is certified parchment instructor. For more info: 450-3025 or stop by the shoppe in Bemus Tuesdays 1-5 or Wed-Sat 10-5.

Audubon Center and Sanctuaryʼs Summer Learning Series: Purple Martin Field Trip

6 p.m., Meet at Beach 11 on Presque Isle to see unbelievably huge flocks of Purple Martins. Bring binoculars, lawn chair and insect repellent. Designed for adults; interested, mature children aged 9 and above are welcome if accompanied by an adult. $10/ members, $12/nonmembers, $5 children under 12.

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Times Starting Thursday, August 4th Dunkirk Movieplex 8 10520 Bennett Road Dunkirk, NY 14048 Rise of the Planet of the Apes (PG13) 12:00, 2:15, 4:30, 6:55, 9:10, 11:30 Final Destination 5 (R) 12:20, 4:40 Final Destination 5 3D (R) 2:30, 7:00, 9:10, 11:20 30 Minutes or Less (R) 12:00, 1:55, 3:50, 5:45, 7:40, 9:35, 11:40 The Smurfs (PG) 12:00, 2:15, 4:30, 6:45, 9:00, 11:15 Cars 2 (G) 2:30, 4:55 Cowboys and Aliens (PG13) 12:00, 7:00, 9:30, 11:59 Captain America: The First Avenger (PG13) 3:45, 6:45 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 3D (PG13) 1:00, 9:20, 11:59 Crazy, Stupid, Love (PG13) 12:00, 7:15, 9:45 Zookeeper (PG) 2:30, 4:45 The Change-Up (R) 12:00, 2:20, 4:40, 7:10, 9:30, 11:55 Chautauqua Mall Cinema I & II 500 Chautauqua Mall Lakewood, NY 14750 Rise of the Planet of the Apes (PG13) 4:00, 6:40, 9:00 30 Minutes or Less (R) 4:15, 7:00, 9:15

Lakewood Cinema 8 171-3 Fairmount Ave W. Lakewood, NY 14750 Cowboys and Aliens (PG13) 1:15, 3:55, 6:40 Captain America: First Avenger (PG13) 1:00, 3:45, 6:25, 9:10 Crazy Stupid Love (PG13) 1:15, 3:45 Final Destination 5 3D (R) 1:30, 3:30, 5:30, 7:30, 9:30 Friends with Benefits (R) 9:10 Glee: The 3D Concert (NR) 1:15, 3:15, 5:15, 7:15, 9:15 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (PG13) 6:15, 9:05 The Change-Up (R) 1:50, 4:20, 6:45, 9:10

The Help (PG13) 1:05, 3:45, 6:35, 9:20 The Smurfs (PG) 1:00, 3:45, 6:35, 9:05

Cinemark Tinseltown 17 1910 Rotunda Drive Erie, Pa 16509 30 Minutes or Less (R) 11:05, 1:15, 3:25, 5:35, 7:45, 9:55 Final Destination 5 (R) Standard – 1:15, 3:35, 5:55, 8:15, 10:35 RealD 3D – 11:55, 2:15, 4:35, 7:25, 9:45 Glee: The 3D Concert (PG) 12:20, 2:35, 4:50, 7:10, 9:30 The Help (PG13) 12:00, 3:30, 7:00, 10:15 The Change-Up (R) 11:25, 2:05, 4:50, 7:30, 10:10

Rise of the Planet of the Apes (PG13) 11:40, 12:30, 1:25, 2:10, 3:05, 3:00, 3:55, 4:45, 5:30, 6:25,7:15, 8:05, 8:55, 10:40 Cowboys Vs. Aliens (PG13) 11:05, 1:50, 4:35, 7:20, 10:05 Crazy, Stupid, Love (PG13) 11:00, 1:45, 4:40, 7:35, 10:20 The Smurfs (PG) Standard – 11:50 RealD 3D – 11:20, 1:55, 4:25, 7:05, 9:35 Captain America: The First Avenger (PG13) 2:05, 4:55, 7:45, 10:35 Captain America: The First Avenger 3D (PG13) Standard – 1:40, 4:30, 7:20, 10:15 RealD 3D - 3:10, 10:30

Friends with Benefits (R)2:30, 5:05, 7:45, 10:25 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (PG13) Digital Cinema – 4:05, 10:00 RealD 3D – 1:05, 7:05 Winnie the Pooh (G) 11:05, 4:20, 9:45 Horrible Bosses (R) 12:15, 2:45, 5:10, 7:40, 10:05 Transformers: Dark of the Moon 3D (PG13) 11:45, 7:00

Regal Quaker Crossing 3450 Amelia Drive Orchard Park, 14127 Final Destination 5 (R) 1:50, 4:15, 7:20, 9:40 Final Destination 5 3D (R) 1:10, 2:30, 5:15, 6:50, 7:50, 10:10

The Change-Up (R) 1:30, 2:20, 4:10, 5:05, 6:45, 7:45, 9:25, 10:25 Rise of the Planet of the Apes (PG13) 12:20, 2:00, 2:40, 3:50, 4:40, 5:20, 6:30, 7:15, 8:00, 9:10, 9:30, 10:00, 10:30 Cowboys Vs. Aliens (PG13) 2:10, 4:50, 7:35, 9:45, 10:20 Crazy, Stupid, Love (PG13) 1:15, 3:55, 4:55, 6:40, 7:40, 9:20, 10:20 Captain America: The First Avenger (PG13) 1:40, 4:35, 7:25, 10:15 Captain America: The First Avenger 3D (PG13) 1:00, 3:45, 6:35, 9:35 Friends with Benefits (R) 1:35, 4:20, 7:10, 9:50 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (PG13) 1:05, 4:05, 7:05, 10:05 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 3D (PG13) 3:40, 9:15 Winnie the Pooh (G) 12:55, 2:45 Zookeeper (PG) 2:05, 4:30, 6:55 Transformers: Dark of the Moon 3D (PG13) 1:25, 4:45, 8:05 Cars 2 (G) 1:45, 4:25, 7:00

1891 Fredonia Opera House 9 Church Street Fredonia 14063 “Beginners” Sat., Aug. 13, at 8 p.m. and Tues., Aug. 16, at 7:30 p.m.

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Bemus Bay Pops 2011 Concert Series

Bees Gees Live Tribute Concert Saturday, Aug. 13 Showtime: 7:45 p.m.

Stayin Alive has been thrilling audiences worldwide from Rhode Island to Las Vegas, performing at various casinos, fairs, festivals, theaters and corporate events worldwide, on the same bill with many top name acts such as Earth, Wind and Fire, Little Richard, The Supremes with Mary Wilson, Mark Farner, and the Jetts.

With songs and costuming recreating The Bee Gees of the 1960’s to the “Saturday Night Fever” trademark white suits of the 1970’s, and right into the present day, you’ll experience the music of the Bees Gees as well as various disco dance hits by KC and the Sunshine Band, Wild Cherry, Average White Band, The Commodores, Heatwave, and more.

Whether you like slow dance, disco dance, just remember the days of the 1960’s and 70’s, or love the Bee Gees, Stayin Alive is the show for you!

James Taylor Tribute Concert Sunday, Aug. 14 Showtime: 2:30 p.m.

You Can Close Your Eyes-and even when you open them, it’s the finest James Taylor Tribute you’ll find. All the beauty and unmistakable mellow tones you’ve loved for years in songs like Handyman, You’ve Got a Friend, Fire and Rain, and Your Smiling Face, right on the floating stage!

Let yourself be transported by this tremendous tribute to Sweet Baby James-You Can Close Your Eyes!

SPECIAL EVENT! Back By Popular Demand: The Little River Band Friday, Aug. 19 Showtime: 7:45 p.m.

Don’t forget to check out all the 2011 Bemus Bay Pops Summer Concert Series Events!

Purchase your tickets for our Summer Concert Series at Italian Fisherman or Jamestown Ice Arena Box Office or buy online at www.bemusbaypops.com.

Order and print your own tickets that include money back coupons!

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Lewiston Council on the Arts 45th Annual

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Art Festival & KeyBank Chalk Walk Competition • • •

Aug 13 & 14 Center Street - Lewiston, NY 185+ Artist Booths Iroquois Art & Culture Area ArtZone: Hands-on for kids

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Non-Stop Entertainment Make & Take Activities College Alley

Food Vendors No Admission Free Parking

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By Dusten Rader

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Flavor of the Week – Labyrinth Press Company

Entertainment Editor

Coffee house, vegetarian restaurant, art gallery and live music venue Jamestown’s Labyrinth Press Company is a great place to celebrate creativity with friends and family.

Jeffery James and his wife Alexandria opened the Labyrinth Press Company in July of 2007.

Since it’s opening it has been under construction and expansion to improve the experience.

“The reason why we opened was for the fertile community that just needs a chance to grow and a place to be,” said James. “Plus there wasn’t a lot of stuff here that we’d find in bigger cities. We were thinking about moving to another city but we decided instead to make something here that we wanted.”

The Labyrinth is a great place for locals to showcase their creative side. Musicians, comedians, students and artists of all kinds are welcome to share their passion with the community. It’s also a great place for kids who are under 21 to have some fun. “It’s good for

everyone,” said James.

The name Labyrinth Press Company came from James’ desire to have something different in the name. He toyed around with some different names but then something clicked. “I was originally thinking Labyrinth Cafe,” said

James. “But, then I thought that espresso is pressed coffee and I like the vagueness. It’s also picked up the name The Lab in short.”

James is very supportive of the community and their vision for The Lab. “It is it’s own entity,” he said. “It does whatever it

wants to and has been shaped by the people who come here.”

The walls in The Lab are covered by work by local artists.

All an artist has to do is to go in and ask for their work to be displayed. “We take a look at their work and we’re pretty good about giving them the

time,” said James.

James has even opened his stage up to local comedians looking to try out their bit. He hosted the first Comedy Open Mic night on August 4 and it was met with success. He hopes to host more events like it in the near future.

One of the main draws for The Lab is the live music. James brings in acts on the weekends that are both locals and nationally touring bands. He always tries to show the musicians a good time by filling their bellies, giving them a place to stay and showing them around town. “They end of loving Jamestown and some even want to move here,” he said.

“Frank Besse used to handle our booking and he predicted that someday it would book itself. He did a great job. Now, by being good people word of mouth draws bands who want to play here.”

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thing from experimental noise, to folk music and rock bands is allowed.

Even though The Lab may be a coffee house there here is much more to drink. There is an impressive number of items for guests to try. The menu alone features over 20 drinks. “I try to keep everything real simple with the minimal amount of ingredients and there are no additives,” said James.

A good example is the The Three Hour Tour. It has coconut cream, soy milk, strawberry, banana, peanut butter, ginger and organic cane sugar.

That’s all that goes in it. James doesn’t use any powdered mixes either. An example is the Raspberry chocolate espresso smoothie. It features organic cocoa powder from Ithaca, 100 percent berry puree, dark chocolate almond milk and a double shot of espresso. “The drinks end up being so rich, pure and good for you,” said James.

With so many drinks to choose from on the menu guests could stop in often and always have something new to try. But, to make it even more interesting there is a secret menu that features drink recipes put

together by customers. James’ favorite drink off the secret menu is the Day That Central America Stood Still. “It’s kind of like a horchata rice drink with espresso and is very good,” he said.

The other important aspect to The Lab is the food. Everything on the menu is vegetarian or vegan. The menu is split up by time of day featuring breakfast, lunch and dinner. Some things are only served at certain times so guests are welcome to ask what is available. The Lab even features vegan desserts which can be very hard to find in the area.

The extensive menu has many options for customers to choose from.

James does all the breakfast and lunch cooking himself and his long time friend Lewi Ecker of Flantastic Foods is the chef for the dinner menu. The new menu has items like burritos, soups, salads, pizzas, enchiladas, stuffed pita plates and sandwiches. Since the addition it has been well received. “It’s going pretty good,” said James.

“The pizza selection has a nice thin crisp crust. But, for first timers I’d recommend going with the Minotaur Enchilada.

It’s super good, pretty huge and at a reasonable price.”

The Minotaur is a vegan enchilada filled with homemade veggie burger, sauteed with zucchini, shredded carrots, onions and greens. It is served with a side of fried rice, refried beans and an option for sour cream with cilantro.

James tries to use local produce as well. He gets Swiss shard and kale from a local. Local tomatoes and herbs are also brought in. There are local berries in the pies as well. Plus, he is open to having more if growers are willing to bring it in. “When given the choice we use organic and local ingredients.”

A local named Chelsea Fagan who is a regular patron of The Lab has plenty of good to say about her experience. “I think it brings a sub culture of artists that are normally scattered around Jamestown and gives them a reason to all group together in one place,” she said.

“It’s our own little community and we all get along perfectly.”

“The Labyrinth Press Company is like yogurt, it’s thick and grows culture,” James said.

Labyrinth Press Company is located at 12 East 4th Street

in Jamestown and is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday through Friday,Saturday from 10 a.m.

to 9 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information call 716-708-2471or visit labpressco.com.

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Bar of the Week August 4, 2011 Edition – Entertainment Section – C

By Dusten Rader

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Bar of the Week – Sunset Bay Beach Club

Entertainment Editor

During the summer it’s hard to beat the heat. But, guests of Sunset Bay Beach Club will have plenty of ways to stay cool. Soft sand, strong breeze and the crisp water of Lake Erie wait to take customers on a tropical experience unlike any other in the area.

The beach club has been owned and operated for the last 25 years by local Sam Bova. His general manager Kelly Borrello works hard to keep the place in tip top shape so that guests always feel like they are on vacation.

Last year they started a full remodel of the Sunset Bay Beach Club. According to Borrello, the building has been there since the 40’s. It was once a wooden beer hall and pavilion.

Over the years it has been remodeled décor wise a number of times. But, after Bova had it for so long he felt like it was time for an overhaul. The inside is now more tropical with bamboo, paintings and fun signs. But, when people are at the beach they don’t want to be inside. So, the biggest change was on the outside.

“Now it is just as interesting to be inside as outside,” said Borrello. “But, it also needed some structural work. So, we took down most of it and renovated it from the ground up. It has the same floor plan, but we capitalized on our strength by making the patio bigger.”

There is a full bar both on the inside and on the outside to keep guests hydrated. Although the beach is connected to the patio guests are not allowed to bring drinks onto the beach.

But, the outside patio features a Caribbean style beach bar where guests can wear their flip flops and bathing suits. “You

can enjoy your day without every having to go inside other than to use the restroom,” said Borrello.

For those looking to save a couple bucks the happy hour runs from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and on Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. “So, by then you’re getting hot in the sun,” said Borrello. “You may have played volleyball, been in the water or jet skied and it’s time to come in for a 2 for 1 cocktail.”

The beach club is famous for their crazy fun drinks. The most popular is the Fishbowl, it is a 60 ounce souvenir fish bowl

with Sunset Bay Beach Club written on it. “Not only do you get a big drink to share with all your friends you also get to take it home at the end of the day,” said Borrello.

Guests can also purchase a souvenir hand carved coconut with a drink it. Or, they can opt to try The Yard. This big and colorful drink holder looks like an upside down ice cream cone. “Big seems to be the name of the game at the Beach Club.” said Borrello.

With a full bar any drink customers can think of can go into the souvenir cups. Or, patrons

can try something frozen like a Pina Colada, Daiquiri, Mudslide or Hurricane.

There is even entertainment for guests to enjoy. On Friday nights there is live music inside on a stage. Local bands that perform cover tunes usually play that night. Saturday night there is more of a DJ and Dance party feel. And, Sunday local radio stations come to do live broadcasts and giveaways.

The Sunday Bikini contest is also a crowd pleaser. “The beach is very family friendly six days a week but on Sunday it gets a little wild,” said Borrello.

Stop out soon because the Beach is only open until Labor Day. The beach won’t close without a big celebration though. Borrello and the crew will host a closing party on the Sunday night before Labor Day. If Monday is a nice day there will also be a patio closing party as well. The party will feature the Jeremy Hoyle band Strictly Hip at 10 p.m. “He puts on a great high energy show,” said Borrello.

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Eating out can be hard on the wallet. So, to help our loyal readers save their hard earned cash the Chautauqua Star will feature an inexpensive meal in our ‘Poorman’s Recipebook’ each week.

Ciabatta Pizza 1 loaf ciabatta bread 1 tsp. onion powder 1 tsp. garlic powder 2 cups cheese 1 1/2 cup pizza sauce Preheat Oven to 275 degrees.

Cut Ciabatta loaf length ways in half. Spread pizza sauce on inside. Sprinkle on garlic and onion powder. Layer cheese on top of sauce. Bake for 10 minutes or until sides of the ciab-

every day, the water is clear and not rocky so boats and jet skis can easily anchor.

“We’ve got a unique situation where the sand is flat so it’s a place where the boaters don’t have to stay in the water,” said Borrello. “They can easily come wade ashore to spend the day on the beach. It’s a big interactive experience here where you can spend the whole day and have tons to do without ever having to leave.”

Sunset Bay Beach Club and Cabana Sam’s are located at 1028 South Shore Drive in Irving.

The Sunset Bay Beach Club is open from 12 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Sunday through Thursday and 12 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.

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Poorman’s Recipebook: Ciabatta Pizza

atta are crispy golden brown.

Submitted by: Dusten Rader Original Recipe from: Dusten Rader This quick and simple recipe is sure to please any palate.

Ciabatta bread has a unique flavor so pizza made on it tastes extra delicious. It ends up being crispy yet soft on the inside.

You can also add toppings like pepperoni, sausage, peppers, mushrooms or anything else you can think of. You can even use different types of cheese to experiment with the flavor.

Mozzarella is always a good choice, but try cheddar with a little bbq sauce, red onion and chicken to create a truly scrumptious experience.

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Wine and Kracker: America’s Grape Country Wine Festival 2011

Submitted by By Jessi Luke Tickets are selling out fast as the date quickly approaches for one of Chautauqua County’s biggest summertime events, the America’s Grape Country Wine Festival. The event boasts being the largest state-wide wine festival in the Western New York area and has become a highly anticipated annual gathering for wine lovers throughout the region.

This year’s festival will be held on Saturday, August 13 from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, August 14 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Chautauqua County Fairgrounds in Dunkirk, NY. The headline concert featuring area native Sean Patrick McGraw and Billboard Top 100 and Atlantic recording artist Uncle Kracker will take place at 7 p.m. on Sunday, August 14 with grandstand gates opening for seating at 6 p.m. to concert ticket holders.

This is the fourth year for the event, which has seen growth in both size and attendance annually. The event doubles as a wine festival and farmers market, featuring area crafters and vendors. This year 27 wineries from across New York will participate in the event, each helping to represent what the various wine trails throughout the state have to offer. Each winery will offer wine tastings and sales by the bottle in an effort to provide attendees with a spectacular chance to taste something new

and different, and possibly adopt a new favorite wine.

For those looking to take something more away from the festival, free educational seminars are scheduled for both days inviting those who may like to learn something more about wine pairing possibilities.

Cheryl Pitti, a Wine Instructor from the New York Wine and Culinary Center, will be presenting two seminars, a Wine and Food Pairing from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. and a Wine and Cheese Pairing from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., both days of the event. For those who love to entertain or just want to know what wine to pair with what course, these classes will instill a world of knowledge in a short amount of time.

While wine tasting is undoubtedly the main attraction at the festival, for many attendees the live music presented through-

out the weekend is quite a highlight in itself. This year, the Arthur R. Maytum Family Theater will present live music from Lazy Susan on Saturday from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Side Effect on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

New this year to the festival is the addition of a headline concert, taking place in the grandstands on Sunday after the wineries are done sampling for the weekend. Hometown celebrity Sean Patrick McGraw will open the concert. The local country crooner landed a spot on the 2009 “America’s Toughest Tour”, opening for Toby Keith and Trace Adkins, and is climbing in popularity in the country music world. Headlining the concert is Billboard Top 100 and Atlantic recording artist Uncle Kracker. With over 15 years in the limelight of the music industry, Uncle

Kracker has earned the respect and adoration of fans spanning multiple musical genres including rock, country, pop and blues. His musical talent and range has created quite the fan base, making him relatable to a wide audience of listeners.

“The America’s Grape Country Wine Festival creates an amazing atmosphere both for the wineries and vendors involved, and the attendees,” said Jason Merritt, General Manager at Merritt Estate Winery.

“Whether you’re coming to wine taste, take home tips from a seminar or be a part of one of

the biggest concerts to hit this area in a long time, there really is something for everyone to enjoy at this festival.”

For more information on the America’s Grape Country Wine Festival or to purchase festival and concert tickets, please visit www.agcwinefestival.com or call 1-800-965-4834. You can also follow the America’s Grape Country Wine Festival on Facebook and Twitter for constant updates.

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Artist Profile: Uncle Kracker at America’s Grape Country Wine Festival

By Dusten Rader Entertainment Editor

The largest state-wide wine festival in the Western New York area will once again be celebrated in Chautauqua County. The event will feature a concert by Uncle Kracker and Sean Patrick McGraw at 7 p.m. on Sunday, August 14.

Uncle Kracker (UK), also known as Matthew Shafer is a recording artist for Atlantic Records. He released his first album in 2001 that managed to reach number 7 on the Billboard 200 album chart. It featured the hit single “Follow Me” that reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. He has released three more albums and has become a multi-platinum nationally touring performance artist whose music is heard all over the world.

DR: Describe your style of music?

UK: It’s always tough trying to describe your own style of music, but I guess I’d say it’s a pretty laid back blend of country, pop and soul. I have a general appreciation for all types of music. I think being a DJ for years is where I fell in love with everything. When you’re playing records at a party you realize you’re not there for yourself. You’re playing music for other types of people.

DR: Do you have any other musicians accompany you during your performance? If so, what do they bring to the show?

UK: Including me we have about a five piece band. As far as my live show goes my keyboard player and lead guitarist sing harmonies. My keyboard player couldn’t be a better high harmony. I couldn’t do much without him that’s for sure.

DR: What do you have in store for the audience at America’s Grape Country Wine Festival?

UK: My show isn’t a high energy show, it’s really laid back and fun. It is very crowd oriented with a lot of participation. And, it’s fun for the whole family.

DR: What are you looking forward to about your performance with Sean Patrick McGraw?

UK: I’m always looking forward to performing with anybody.

Like I said I got a general appreciation for anything and everything to do with music.

DR: How would you say your music has evolved over the years?

UK: I think it was just growing up. I have three daughters at this point and I think it was a natural progression. I like writing traditional style songs.

That’s how I moved to where I am now. I don’t want to be 40 years old and rapping. I want to entertain people with something I can still do.

DR: Your 2009 album release Happy Hour was a huge success. After that you released an EP with the track entitled “Good to Be Me” featuring your close friend Kid Rock. Would you say that the song applies to your life and if so, why?

UK: Sometimes that song applies to my life. But, when I wrote that song it was more about everybody else feeling good about themselves. The song “Good to Be Me” is about other people being happy with who they are and what they have; no matter what they have, what they are doing and where they are at. It’s a nod to a younger generation that they can be happy with what they have. I think that people’s perception of success is way off.

My 88 year old grandpa raised a wife and four kids under one small roof. To me that is successful.

But, if you’re asking me now, then yeah it is good to be me.

Right now I’m at my house for the first time in a month and a half with my kids and it feels pretty good.

DR: I’ve read that you’re working on a new album. If it’s true, what sort of new material does the future hold or fans?

UK: I just finished a record

that I have a tentative name for called Postcards from Home.

So far I couldn’t be happier. I personally think it’s my best record to date. It’s good old fashioned feel good music. It’s the one record that if I never make another album again ever; I’ll be happy that I made this record.

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Outdoor Adventures – Osprey Charters

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Osprey Charters gives locals a whole new level of opportunity to explore their county. Those who feel like they have seen it all will be introduced to a whole new world below the surface. Plus, it brings people from far and wide to the county to see secret treasures that the great Lake Erie has hiding in its depths.

Jim Herbert, founder of Osprey Charters started diving when he was very young. While growing up on the coast of New Jersey he spent a lot of time in the water. Then in the early 70’s he moved to the interior of Pa. where he became landlocked. He didn’t start diving again until about 10 years later when he moved to Chautauqua County. “A friend took me out sailing and the boat heeled over so I put my hand in the water,” said Herbert. “I said this water would be really nice for diving.

So, then I started again on a personal level. The next thing you know I had people who wanted to dive with me. That

quickly turned into a lot of people. So, I bought a boat.”

He started out with a little 30 foot long six pack boat that he named The Osprey. Hence, the name Osprey Charters. After running it for a few years it became too small so he started

looking for something bigger. That’s when he found The Southwind in Myrtle Beach down in Little River South Carolina. He’s had the 50 foot long aluminum offshore drilling crew boat for about 20 years now. It’s certified for

49 passengers but he generally takes out 15 divers. “On good years we put about 1500 divers across the deck,” said Herbert.

What brings divers out are the numerous ship wrecks located in Lake Erie. Herbert has about 50 wrecks charted and ready

for exploration. They range in depth from 7 feet deep to over 200. The deeper wrecks are totally intact and well preserved.

Many of the wrecks have been in the deep since the early 1800’s right on up until the latest one the Andrew B. in the 1990’s that sunk off Long Point.

“The water is very clear often times it is up to 100 feet of visibility,” he said. “With proper training you can penetrate into the wrecks. In a way it’s like cave diving. Those wrecks are usually 135 feet and beyond.”

Diving with Osprey Charters is completely focused on the experience of exploring ship wrecks. Guests won’t see much wild life other than a lot of fresh water cod that inhabit the deep water. But, the big things they see are the artifacts on the boats. “Nothing is allowed to be taken,” said Herbert. “The mentality is that we take pictures and we leave everything there for the next diver to see.

It’s a good way to do it because it preserves the wrecks for our kids and grand kids.”

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Continued from page 12 According to Herbert the wrecks are so well preserved because of the low oxygen levels, the fresh water instead of salt and the low temperature.

“The wooden ships stay intact because there are no worms to eat them up,” he said. “The wooden ships that have been here since the 1800’s look like you could pick them up and sail them away. That’s what the draw has been. This has become a real destination for divers.”

Guests are encouraged to do a little research on the wrecks before taking a dive. Herbert provides a publication called Erie Shipwrecks East that features all the wrecks in the area.

“It’s a very interesting an well done book,” he said. “It’s pretty much targeted to the sport rec diving community.”

Herbert has even held several expeditions in which they have found previously undiscovered shipwrecks. “In 2008 we found the Howard Gherkin and the Albion off of Erie,” he said. “In

2006 we found the George J. Whelan off of Barcelona and several others as well.”

The adventure begins at Monroe’s Marina at Barcelona Harbor in Westfield N.Y. Divers gear up on the ride out to the location and hop in upon arrival. There are buoys at each shipwreck marking the location. Each diver decides on the time they went to spend underwater. Then they follow a rope attached to the boat down to the wreck.

On a recent outing some regular divers from Ohio went to explore the John J. Boland Jr..

The large steamer is more than 100 feet below and is in great condition. Griff from Cleveland Heights Ohio, has been out diving with Osprey Charters over 50 times had an interesting camera to take photos in the deep.

“Some of the things that I’ve taken photos of in the Great Lakes include the mastheads of some boats from the 1850’s,” said Griff. “The paint was still

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on the masthead. Plus, the pulleys, block and tackles were still in tact. The cargo in some of the ships is pretty interesting.

I’ve seen jars of pickles over 130 years old with the labels still on them. I’ve also seen bottles of beer. The ships wheel makes you realize you’re looking at a piece of history and that someone was steering that boat when it went down.”

Steve Moysan from Cleveland also made the trip to explore the Boland. “One reason I come down is because of Jim,” said Moysan. “He is a wonderful captain and his boat The Southwind is an excellent dive boat. It’s such a pleasure diving with him and off that boat because it’s so convenient and professional. The wrecks themselves out here are absolutely amazing. You get to dive wrecks from the second half of the 1800’s that are so well preserved. There is one where you get to look through the stern right into the captains cabin and you can still see his door sitting there on the hinges. It’s

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really neat stepping back in history to see that. Then you have more recent wrecks like the Boland and Whelan. You get inside and there are still light bulbs. The dining room tables are still bolted to the floor and China dishes are really interesting too. In the Whelan you get into engine and boiler room where all the valves and gauges are still in tact like it was when it went down.”

Diving is not a cheap hobby by any means. Beginners interested in pursuing the experience will have to first take a course to become certified. Plus, there are several levels depending on the depth and type of diving.

The first level is called Open Water and allows divers to descend to 60 feet. The next level Advanced Open Water takes a diver to 130 feet. But the first thing Herbert recommends is getting a physical to ensure capability.

After getting certified divers either have to become affiliated with a diving club that provides

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gear or buy their own. Diving gear is a great investment for those serious about the sport.

“If you’re not really dedicated you can lose interest because it’s a very strenuous and expensive sport,” said Herbert.

“But, I’ve had people who’ve been diving with me through my tenure. People who really love it and are dedicated to this sport will be in it for life.”

Herbert has really enjoyed being the captain of The Osprey and The Southwind on Lake Erie. It’s been a pleasure for him to take so many divers out to explore the wrecks in the depths of the lake.

“People come from all over the world to do the shipwrecks here,” said Herbert. “It’s been a really great experience for me.

I’ve been doing it for almost 25 years and I can’t think of anything I’d rather do.”

For more information call 716753-6565 or visit osprey-dive. com.

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Oh My Gosh! What an Elegant Wedding!

Photography and article by Niles Dening A wonderful presentation in Jamestown! And some great pictures, memorable moments and a fun day!

Tricia and Troy Litwiler won the MediaOneBridal.com Lucille Ball Wedding Giveaway Contest with all the preparations – and enjoyed one of the best Chautauqua County weddings – ever – and in 1950’s Lucille Ball style at that!

All of the wedding arrangements reflected Lucy’s era of the 1950’s. The wedding party dressed and posed for formal wedding photos at the beautiful Sheldon House. The bride’s and bridesmaid’s gowns and hairstyles were specially designed to reflect the 1950’s. Transportation for the wedding party was in restored 1950’s automobiles. The wedding and reception was at the Desilu Playhouse with 3 venues including

a 1950’s sock hop, a jazz band, and Little Havana, all reflecting the period of Lucy and Desi.

And even the opportunity to photograph the wedding party on the Lucy-Desi Sets.

To see lots more of photos of the event, go to www.ndening.com; click on Lucille Ball Wedding Giveaway. For more wedding details or to plan your own fantastic event, contact Becky at MediaOneBridal.com.

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