December 29, 2011 Chautauqua Star

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A Year In Review Looking back at 2011

Another year has come and gone, but it didn’t just creep by. Given Einstein’s Theory of Relativity, it’s safe to say time could actually be speeding up. Chautauqua County has been witness to quite a year.

We all celebrated 200 years as a county in various ways throughout most of the year. Bemus Point and Stow Ferry celebrated their bicentennial in a spectacular event at the Floating Stage. The Chautauqua County Fair was a great staple for the county for another year and Silver

Creek’s Grape Festival wrapped up the summer with another successful run.

Here at Star Media Group, we’ve spent the year building our paper and enhancing our interactive website, www.StarNewsDaily.com.

With a new look and revised layout, the community has rallied behind our paper as we bring you the best content in the county, and showcase the tremendous variety of local businesses that call this area home.

Over the summer, we plowed

forward with a project near and dear to our hearts- the Lucille Ball 100th Anniversary Edition of the DFT Communications Chautauqua County Directory. Its third year in print, the comprehensive phonebook has grown with each generation, and we’re excited to see where things go next year. Together, we’re helping to unite Chautauqua County in a way that’s never been done before.

It has been an exhilarating year with you, our readers and advertisers.

We pride ourselves on being a news

source that is reputable and prints only the most uplifting and exciting news available, and you make it easy for us to do that. Thank you for being so faithful to our company.

Please enjoy this special edition of the Chautauqua Star, as we reflect on such a memorable year in this great county. Flip through the pages, read and remember all the wonderful things that have happened. Here’s to a great year with you in 2012!

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A Year In Review

Inside This Week

Bridging the Gap

2012 County Directory Brings Together North, South

By Scott Wise Star News Editor

For the third year in a row, DFT Communications has collaborated with The Maytum Company and Star Media Group to bring Chautauqua County one of the best countywide directories in the nation. This year the much-loved phone book comes with a lovable twist; the 100th birthday of Lucille Ball, the infamous county native.

County residents should keep a close eye on their mailboxes as the Chautauqua County Community Directory makes its way to each and every home in the county.

As you can readily see in the photo, the cover of this year’s directory brings a simple message of pride and elegance with it. Lucille Ball, who is originally from Celeron, would have celebrated her 100th birthday this year. The phone book is due to be released to coincide with this momentous event for the county.

“This is a book we are especially proud to present this year,” said Mark Maytum, President and COO of DFT Communications. “We know the affection people not only from our county but from all over the world feel for Lucille Ball. The commemoration of her 100th birthday is truly a very special time to honor one of our most treasured and loved people of all times.”

Different from previous years, the book will not only be mailed to all residents but will also be available for purchase in a special commemorative edition, with the Lucille Ball Anniversary Logo embossed on the front cover. ““This year’s directory honors a true legend of our time,” said Kurt Maytum, President and CTO for DFT.

“We felt that this was a perfect time to honor such a tremendous woman with roots right here in Chautauqua County. We knew that residents of the county and Lucille Ball enthusiasts from all over the country would be pleased with this tribute.”

DFT Communications is a telecommunications company located in Fredonia that has operated successfully for over 100 years. Started by the Maytum Family in 1898, they are now owned by the Lynch Interactive Corporation, or LITC. The company maintains a powerful local influence

that can only be gained by establishment throughout history.

For years, DFT has produced a phone book for northern Chautauqua County. For the past three years the company has enlisted The Maytum Company (yes, the same group that produces the great paper you’re currently holding and the website starnewsdaily.com) to produce a directory that crosses to provide the same great services to south county residents and businesses.

Dan Siracuse, Marketing & Public Relations Manager for DFT Communications, has been involved with the production of the directory both before and after it became county wide. He has seen first hand the changes that have taken place and the positive community reception to those changes.

“It’s tremendous,” said Siracuse.

“I’ve seen each year how it’s grown.

I’m out with the public and people regularly say, ‘This is the best book around.’ DFT has had the phone book in the north county for years, but this is something new in the south county and it’s been tremendous.”

Sales for the directory have increased every year and more and more businesses are pursuing advertising the DFT Directory due to the countywide coverage they receive for the same price they’d pay for lesser promotion.

Watch your mailbox for this year’s copy of the DFT Chautauqua County Community Directory, or request a commemorative edition from The Maytum Company by calling (716) 366-5200 or writing to DFT Commemorative Directory, c/o The Maytum Company, 4867 W. Lake Rd., Dunkirk, NY 14048.

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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Dusten Rader Commentary

A film entitled The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011) hit American theatres on December 20. Six days later the film had grossed $27.8 million.

However, during the holiday season a number like that is unfortunately disappointing.

Especially considering the film’s budget of $90 million.

The results are not too much of a surprise considering that movie goers are more interested in escapism and sentimentality during the holiday season than an in your face R rated film that was based on a

book originally entitled Män Som Hatar Kvinnor (literal translation from Swedish: Men Who Hate Women).

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is based on a the first of a trilogy of crime novels by a Swedish journalist and writer named Stieg Larsson.

The trilogy was entitled the Millennium Series and was published posthumously as Larrson passed away in 2004 at the age of 50. The first novel was published in 2005 and in 2008 Larrson became the best selling author in the world and by 2010 the Millennium Series had sold over 27 million copies. And, in 2010 the third installment of the Millennium Series entitled The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest was the best selling novel in the United States.

So, considering all the success behind the novels why then was the film not well received?

I attribute the low first box office sales mostly to the holiday season. However, I also believe that the original Swedish film adaptation of the book

released in 2009 might have a little to do with the low numbers.

Although I have not read the novels (I do plan to at some point now that I’ve seen the films) I’ve seen all three of the original Swedish films. I enjoyed them immensely and when I heard an American version was in the works I was less than enthusiastic. However, I did plan on watching it to see the differences between the two films. After seeing both I have to admit I could not have expected any better from the American version. I doubt fans of the original or the novels wouldn’t enjoy the American version almost as much as they did the Swedish one.

The American version of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo clearly had a higher budget and starred Daniel Craig as

the original Swedish adaptation. The American version was also slightly more stylized but both we’re equally long films coming in at almost 160 minutes each. Coincidentally Noomi Rapace who played Lisbeth Salander in the Swedish adaptation recently played Sim in Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows which was also released this holiday season.

Those who haven’t read the novels or seen the Swedish adaptions are sure to enjoy the American version as long as they are aware of what they are getting themselves into. Both films include graphic scenes of rape and violence. While Lisbeth Salander serves as the victim she also acts as the spirit of vengeance. The film follows Mikael Blomkvist a disgraced journalist who teams up with Lisbeth a genius and com-

Mikael Blomkvist the leading male character in the film.

Lisbeth Salander the female lead was played by lesser known actress Rooney Mara who starred in the remake of A Nightmare on Elm Street and The Social Network. Both actors did a fantastic job of portraying the characters in

puter hacker in order to solve a crime. The unlikely duo attempt to solve the disappearance of a dying wealthy man’s niece. The crime intrigues Lisbeth based on the fact that the nieces’ disappearance is linked to a series of brutal murders involving a number of other females. Mikael’s interest in the case is piqued by information that may absolve him of his disgrace and possibly restore his good reputation as a journalist.

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It’s Only Natural

Cassadaga Native Returns To Area; Opens Trillium Family Naturopathic

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by Patricia Pihl Star Staff Writer

Chautauqua County residents now have a new resource for naturopathic health care.

Cassadaga native Aaron Smith, N.D. has recently opened Trillium Family Naturopathic in Jamestown where he works as a consultant in natural healing, seeing people of all ages with various health concerns, both acute and chronic, to provide information on complimentary healing modalities such as herbs, homeopathy and nutrition.

A recent graduate of Bastyr University in Seattle, Dr. Smith says it is his goal with each client to “work with the body’s innate healing ability to restore wellness.” He adds, “I strive to see each client in their totality, incorporating health of mind, body and spirit.”

“It is my pleasure to serve Chautauqua county. I hold the area and the people very dear to my heart. I also offer myself as a resource to all health care providers who may have questions about various healing modalities their patients are utilizing. I am willing to be their resource for information as well.”

Before becoming a Naturopathic Doctor, Smith was immersed in the world of laboratory medicine where he worked as a Medical Technologist in the clinical laboratory, specializing in hematology. His training included anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, embryology and human development and is a licensed primary care naturopathic physician in the state of Vermont.

Rather than viewing it as an alternative health practice, Dr. Smith sees homeopathy as a partner working with conventional medicine, to provide the best possible care for patients. “I enjoy working with medical doctors and osteopaths. The integration of the two (allopathic and naturopathic) is the best way to go.”

“My primary modalities include individualized botanical medicine with western herbs, classical homeopathy, evidence based nutrition and supplementation, hydrotherapy and nature cure, and various forms of energetic medicine.”

Naturopathic medicine is based on the belief that the human body has an innate healing ability. Naturopathic doctors (NDs) teach their patients to use diet, exercise, lifestyle changes and cutting edge natural therapies to enhance their bodies’ ability to ward off and combat disease.

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NDs view the patient as a complex, interrelated system (a whole person), not as a clogged artery or a tumor.

Naturopathic physicians craft comprehensive treatment plans that blend the best of modern medical science and traditional natural medical approaches to not only treat disease, but to also restore health.

Smith admits that while a good deal of what is offered by naturopathic medicine is backed up by research and evidence-based, many of its therapies are still underresearched. “So what I would add to that is that we use a combination of evidencebased and time-honored natural healing modalities.

Modalities that may not have been researched to date, but have a long history of use, such as herbal healing and homeopathy.”

“We want a quick fix in this culture and nothing in natural medicine is a quick fix-- except maybe where homeopathic is concerned,where a turn-around can be seen

within 24 hours -but mostly, you have to give it time.”

Smith took over the natural healing practice of acupuncturist and naturopathic doctor Toby Hallowitz after he relocated to Washington state. While he can only act as a consultant in his practice, he says “It is my hope that New York will soon license naturopathic doctors as health care providers. In 17 states, naturopathic doctors are licensed as primary care providers. “Our training is very much focused in primary care medicine and it is our hope that we can help fill the shortage of primary care providers.”

Dr. Smith invites interested individuals to an open house at his office in the Medical Arts Building at 500 Pine in Jamestown on Sunday, January 15 from 2-4:30 p.m, where he will meet potential clients and answer questions on naturopathic medicine.

To schedule an appointment, Dr. Smith can be reached at 716-720-1756.

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Sticking With It

Everyone Has A Story: Nicole Rizzo Mayville Native Lands Work On Grammy Winning Show

by Patricia Pihl Star Staff Writer

When former Mayville resident Nicole Rizzo speaks about her work as a post production assistant on the ABC Series Grey’s Anatomy, you’d almost think she was talking about any other routine job and not about being a part of a long-running Grammy winning television show.

Asked about her work in a star-studded environment, Rizzo said, “At first you’re in Nicole Rizzo, former resident awe, but now it’s like second of Mayville works as a post nature- I don’t feel that any- production assistant on the more.” The 24 year old adds, ABC Series Grey’s Anatomy.

“I don’t think about coming from this small town and tom, she says, even producers; now I’m working on this big they’re not too hard on you show. It keeps me humble.” but they have to toughen you up. You don’t start having your A 2005 graduate of Chaudream job.” tauqua Lake Central School, Rizzo said she was always Rizzo then moved to L.A. and interested in television and was jobless until she got her movies, but a high school lucky brake. Another Fredoclass in television production nia graduate, Laura Martin, really sparked her interest in working on the Grey’s crew the field. told her about an opening on the show in the area of editing She then went on to receive a and post production. Rizzo bachelors degree from SUNY got an interview and landed Fredonia in TV and digital film with a minor in film stud- the job, but admits, “if my friend wasn’t working on the ies. Before landing her job on show, I don’t know what I’d be Grey’s Anatomy, she spent a year in New York working at a doing.” Martin got her job due post production house, which to an contact from her former high school who also worked she says helped her prepare on the show. She says, “Many for the hustle and bustle of Fredonia State people have Los Angeles. seemed to go through Grey’s Initially serving as an intern, Anatomy.”

Rizzo said her work involved Once an episode has been cleaning up around the office and getting coffee. Eventually, filmed, Rizzo and her team start the editing process - cutshe was hired by Gold Crest Post with a job in her field, but ting as much as six minutes to keep it to the required 42 at the lower end of the scale. minutes and adding color, “Everyone starts at the bot-

sound and music - putting it all together, as she describes, “to create what viewers see on TV.” Sometimes actors are called back in to re-record or add lines. This means contacting their managers to schedule around the (actors) availability. “Sometimes you only have eight days to go through everything that’s filmed before its aired. It takes awhile to cut all the scenes together.”

While she puts in 50 hours a week, Rizzo says that the editing team actually works less than the people on set who may put in 14 or 15 hour days. The work, she says, is both busy and hard, but there’s downtime, too.”

Concerning the show’s stars, Sandra Oh, Patrick Dempsey and Ellen Pompeo, Rizzo said “they are really all nice people.” Rizzo said the entire cast really appreciates the work of the editing crew and “will have conversations with you while on the set or when they are coming back from their trailer.” Even with the long hours, they find ways to have fun, she says.

Back in Mayville for the holidays, Rizzo says “as much as I love LA, its always good to come home. It’s good to see everyone and you don’t have to worry about something happening. Like other transplants to the city of angels, the biggest challenge was getting used to the traffic and what she says took 1/2 hour to drive five miles. But she adds, “I always wanted to be out there, so it wasn’t too much of a cultural shock. I like bigger cities.”

WCA

Long time WCA Hospital Volunteer, Jane Campbell, recently celebrated her 80th birthday with the patients and WCA Hospital Dialysis team.

A volunteer at WCA Hospital, Jane has brought joy and smiles to the faces of countless hospital patients for many, many years.

“We call her our princess,” said Karen Corrigan, R.N., WCA Hospital dialysis nurse who organized the 80th birthday party. “Jane is ever so cheery and brings a bright light into our unit upon her arrival. Our patients love her

and our staff wants to be just like her when we grow up!”

Jane Campbell and husband, George Campbell who passed away a number of years ago, have donated immeasurable hours of their time and

Aeropostale Donates Teddy Bears to WCA Hospital Contributed Article WCA

In keeping with the spirit of the season, Aeropostale, located in the Chautauqua Mall in Lakewood, once again donated 48 Aero Holiday Bears to WCA Hospital. These teddy bears will be distributed to children cared for and served

by WCA during the holiday season in Pediatrics, Adolescent Inpatient Mental Health and the Emergency Department. The Aero Holiday Bear was created by Aeropostale for the sole purpose of putting smiles on children’s faces at a time of year when they need it most.

Contributing Writer

Sometimes folks lose interest in continuing their efforts to lose weight or get in shape a few weeks or months into their program. If you’re struggling to stick with your weight loss or exercise program, here are a few tips to help you stick with it.

Study your personal history.

Why did you quit before and are you headed in the same direction again? If so, there’s a pattern that needs to be broken. Break it by figuring out what went wrong before. Possibly you attempted too strict or too difficult to follow diet, felt deprived of your favorite foods, became overly tired and sore from too many workouts or perhaps you were confused about how to exercise correctly. Make your own list and then figure out how to get around these issues. Choose small, incremental changes that you can stick with for a lifetime rather than trying to achieve overnight success.

Stop expecting something spectacular. Losing weight isn’t always a spectacular pro-

Sales Associates from the Chautauqua Mall Aeropostale present WCA Hospital with Aero Holiday Bears to be distributed to children served by WCA during the holiday season. (L to R) Jenna Moss, Amanda Kennelley, Mary Sue Pawlak - WCA Pediatric Nurse Manager, Ashley McChesney, Ashley Pullan and Amber Gustafson.

cess; most of the time it isn’t even a steady process. Most folks lose a little, gain a little and repeat the process again and again.

There are no shortcuts to weight loss, but even if you’re frustrated that your body hasn’t changed, don’t give up! If you’re burning more calories than you eat, your body is changing. Even if it’s slower than you’d like. Make sure your goals are realistic and, most importantly, give your body the time it needs to respond to what you’re doing.

Reward yourself periodically. Give yourself something pleasurable to look forward to once a month: buy new workout gear, get away for the weekend, chill out with your favorite TV show, purchase a new book or song you’ve been wanting Make every effort. Before you throw in the towel, try everything you can to stay on track.

Instead of giving up, give yourself a minimum amount of exercise to get in each week.

When you dip below that (or stop altogether), promise yourself you’ll try other things before you quit altogether:

hire a personal trainer, find a workout buddy or try a new a class, sport or DVD. Sometimes you just need something new and fun to keep you going.

Log your efforts. A simple way to stay motivated is to look back on how far you’ve come. Logging your workouts gives you something tangible you can happily flip through, adding up all the days you exercised or seeing how much stronger you’ve become.

Regularly weighing yourself, taking measurements, getting your body fat tested or even doing your own fitness and endurance tests can help you stay on track also. See how many push-ups or minutes on the treadmill you can do on day one and then check again every month or so.

Remember, giving up won’t get you the results you want.

Think of the long-term consequences of not exercising: gaining more weight, health problems like diabetes or heart disease, not being a good role model for your kids, and not being able to do things you enjoy.

YWCA Westfield News for the Week

By Katie Smith Contributing Writer

Zumba Classes The YWCA is pleased to announce the Monday night Zumba classes are moving to Saturday morning. Beginning on Sat., Jan. 7, the aerobic dance classes will be offered at 10 a.m. each Saturday. Fees remain the same, $25 per month for current YWCA members, $35 per month for potential members. A per class fee of $6 is also available. Instructor Susan Johnson will lead the classes; they will feature fast paced dance moves set to popular music. For more details, contact the YWCA at 326-2011 or join the class on Sat., Jan. 7 at 10 a.m. Walk-ins are welcome.

Memberships “To start the new year, renew your YWCA membership and support the agency or make 2012 the year you become a supporting member,” requested board member Ida Klahn. “The staff mails reminder postcards, but the board is making a personal appeal for memberships and renewals. There is a talents to the patients of WCA new atmosphere, new activities Hospital. and new energy at the YWCA. Come and be a part of it.”

To become a volunteer at WCA Hospital, contact Jessica Memberships are $20 for Hunt, Volunteer Coordinator, adults, $12 for seniors and are 716-664-8236. valid for a 12 month period.

Members also have the option of adding fitness visits to their account to allow them the use

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of the YWCA fitness center.

Dollar Days The Dollar Day Special on YWCA fitness visits has been extended until Jan. 12.

“We’ve had a great response and decided to extend this special into the new year,” said Executive Director Katie Smith. “This is the YWCA Christmas gift to our members.

We ask that people remember we accept cash and checks, and we encourage them to call and check on the office hours before they stop.”

Building Closed There will be no access to the back of the building, including the fitness center, from Dec. 28 through Jan. 2 while the floors are refinished. Special arrangements have been made for the Wednesday evening tumbling class, but there will be no other activities during that time. The PIN system will be suspended, the doors will be locked and security will be in place.

The administrative offices

will be available and open on Wednesdays and Thursdays, with the entrance off Portage St., but they will be closed Dec. 30 and Jan. 2 for the holidays.

Anyone with questions about business hours and building access is encouraged to call the YWCA at 326 – 2011.

Save the Dates YWCA Events for 2012 Feb. 11, 2012 – Annual Spa Day and Women’s Expo March 26, 2012 – Annual Spaghetti Dinner April 27, 2012 – Stand Against Racism Observance May 2012 – Mother Son Celebration June 2012 – Father Daughter Dance July 27 and 28, 2012 – 40th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival Planning and preparation is underway for each of these activities. Please contact the YWCA if you are interested in volunteering or if you have ideas and suggestions.

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Friend, Philanthropist and Businessman

Clowning Around

A Community Remembers Robert Maytum Sr.

By Patricia Pihl Star Staff Writer

If a man’s life can be judged by its impact on others, then Robert Maytum Sr.’s life was indeed a life well-lived.

A pioneer in the telecommunications field and community philanthropist, Dr. Maytum would have turned 100 on December 23. A man of quiet philanthropy, he was recognized for leading Dunkirk and Fredonia Telephone Co. through its greatest period of growth and remembered for his humility, personable demeanor, and generosity toward the community he loved.

Robert Maytum Sr. would serve DFT until his retirement, expanding the company and diversifying its services and customer base, while growing the number of employees from 30 to over 100.

Philanthropy “The value of a man resides in what he gives.” - Albert Einstein “I love Chautauqua County and this community.” Those were Dr. Maytum’s words after he received the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation’s Footprints Award in 2004. Diane Hannum, Executive Director of NCCC said he received the award for “leaving footprints

for others to follow in the areas of philanthropy and community service.” It could be argued that philanthropy was his greatest legacy.

His contributions- from civic, to religious and educational were numerous. He is remembered for his “behind the scenes” approach to philanthropy: an unassuming man beloved by many in the community. Like his contemporary George Weaver, Mark Maytum characterizes him as one of the true “gentlemen of his time.”

Especially notable is Dr. Maytum’s support of education. As a benefactor of SUNY Fredonia, he helped over 200 students through academic

scholarships. According to Kurt Maytum, his grandfather would attend the scholar’s breakfast with “a big gleam in his eye,” as he spoke to students about their majors and what their plans were for the future. “He wanted to meet the kids he was helping, that was his kind of thing.”

His support of higher education didn’t stop with SUNY Fredonia. Dr. Maytum also established two major endowments at Jamestown Community College.

At his alma mater, Allegheny College, the scholarship fund in his name was established in 2004 for junior and senior science students in the fields of chemistry, pre-engineering, physics and geology.

Robert Maytum Sr. also gave of his time and talents to serve in numerous other volunteer capacities. This included his service as a member of Chautauqua County’s first Chamber of Commerce. He was also active in his church, on the Pomfret town board, as a Brooks Memorial Hospital trustee, and board member of Barker Library in Fredonia, to name a few.

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Kelly Miller Circus Comes to Westfield

By Mallory Diefenbach Star News Writer

There is something magical about going to a circus. It could be the daring performances or the plethora of exotic animals doing tricks.

Whatever it may be, you are pulled into a different world filled with excitement and wonder. So on July 23 you shouldn’t miss the Kelly Miller Circus coming to Westfield at the Northlake Family Recreational Center.

“It’s a great opportunity for people of all ages to get together,” said Kevin Royal, the General Manager of the Kelly Miller Circus. “...It’s a wonderful way to forget your cares.”

The Kelly Miller Circus will perform their show in the old style tradition.

“The old tradition …[has] the jugglers, the clowns, the elephants, the acrobats, and that same classic sort of circus thing,” said Steve Cockram

of the Northlake Family Recreation Center. “There is probably not very much high tech wizardry going on. …The lighting and sound system is not the show. The performers are the show.”

“It’s a traditional two- hourlong circus performance in a tent in a big top,” said Royal.

“So we have acrobats, aerialists, clowns, jugglers, performing elephants and tigers, camels, and dogs. It’s a great mixture.”

There are a great number of stars performing at the circus.

They include Nikita from Australia, who does a very dangerous trapeze act, fire eater Brian La Palme, and the Poema family from Argentina, who juggle with their feet.

This show has the performers doing different acts than they have before.

“If you saw the circus three years ago, it’s different acts; the same performers will be there, but they will be doing

something slightly different,” said Cockram.

“We do a new show every year,” said Royal. “So we have different features this year. We have a…Wild West section with a rope skinner and whip cracking, western test times as they’re called.”

If you come between 7:30 and 9 a.m. on July 23 you can watch the big top go up. Along with the workers setting up the tents, the elephants will be helping setting up the poles as well.

Presale tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for children under 12 and can be obtained by contacting Cockram at 716-338-3513 or Venn Blakely at 716-753-6290. Tickets will also be sold at the tent the day of the show. The cost is $15 for adults and $7 for children. For more information and details concerning the circus, go to www.kellymillercircus.com.

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We’re Back!

Putting the ‘Print’ back in Print Journalism

By Scott Wise Star News Editor

There’s a slogan that many have adopted for life- “The only thing that stays the same is change.”

As you have most likely noticed, there hasn’t been a print edition of the Chautauqua Star since January 13 of this year.

Our goal as a family-owned local company has been to promote positive news and community involvement, as well as developed helpful products like the DFT Chautauqua County Community Directory. In January, we felt focusing our efforts on bringing news to the community through our popular and successful web-based news

source, Starnewsdaily.com would best complete this task.

However, within a few days of discontinuing the Chautauqua Star, the community feedback was tremendous. Readers and advertisers, friends and family expressed a desire for us to bring the publication back.

So with time and effort, the Chautauqua Star is officially back in print. We’ve focused our energy on strengthening our strengths and improving our weaknesses.

As a reader, you’ll notice a few changes that have taken place, some subtle and some more obvious.

First and foremost, the publication has returned to being a free weekly paper. We’ve partnered in distribution with The Buffalo News, so you’ll be able to find our paper easily

in your community, wherever The Buffalo News is available.

In addition, if you already subscribe to The Buffalo News, you’ll get our paper delivered, for free, to your door.

Additionally, we’ve made improvements to our paper (and increased font size) to bring you an easy to read, worthwhile and meaningful weekly publication. We now have: Section A, which contains local news and community involvement bulletins pertinent to what’s going on around you. As stated before, our goal has always been to promote this vital and unique community in which we live, and Section A is the place where you’ll find out what’s going on in your area.

Section A is where you’ll find all your favorite columnists

and articles that the Chautauqua Star is known for- ‘I Remember’ to ‘Keeping the Faith,’ and original content like the Community Star.

We’re bringing in some new specials, such as ‘Everyone has a Story,’ where we’ll feature a piece about anyone in the county, and the stories they have to tell.

Section B will remain our Sports section, with great news on your local and national favorite teams. At the end of Section B, you’ll find the same great classifieds we had before. And, as always, we’re your home for free classifieds. Anything under 100 characters is free to post both in print and online.

New to the Chautauqua Star will be our Entertainment section. A tabloid size piece,

Building Jamestown

A Look At Jamestown Over The Past 200 Years Exhibit runs May 7- September 30

you’ll be able to carry it with you throughout the week to always be reminded of what’s going on in the county- from music to movies, art to theater and even dining, the Entertainment Spotlight will be your hands-on guide to a hands-on community. Also in this section will be a weekly piece entitled ‘Legacy Recipes,’ where we’ll feature a recipe from someone in the community that has been passed down through the generations of their family.

Finally, we’re also promoting community input and readership. One of the great things about a close community is that everyone is working together toward a common goal.

We’d love to have your input every week on what’s going on. So go to Starnewsdaily. com to share your story, your

photos and keep us informed.

The more you do to promote the community, the more we can do the same.

Thank you to all our readers and advertisers who have stuck by us in this transition time. We truly feel a direct connection to this community, and we’re excited to become, once again, your print source for great news and exciting stories. Be assured that we will work very hard to bring you an exciting paper each week that with now be both in print and at Starnewsdaily.com.

For more information on what’s different in the new Chautauqua Star, read through the ‘Staff Corner’ on Page 2 and check out the entire publication for yourself!

Saving the Day

By Scott Wise Star News Editor

By Patricia Pihl Star Staff Writer

The history of Jamestown told in early photographs and drawings will be on display May 7 through September 30 at the Fenton History Center.

According to Director Joni Blackman, a timeline will be displayed along four walls at the museum, starting with images from 1806 and ending in 1960.

Pictures and brief descriptions along the timeline chart Jamestown’s growth from its muddy lumbering roots, through the prosperity of the 1940’s and 1950’s. Blackman says the pictorial includes many different shots of Main Street throughout the years and focuses on the city’s growth in the industrial and

retail sectors. The exhibit also includes landscapes, aerial views and architectural shots and follows the progress of buildings as they are raised.

Blackman says that by 1816 the name Jamestown was adopted, there was a post office and “things started happening.” Professional leaders, judges, lawyers and doctors including Dr. Hazelttine and Dr. Foote, came to town about that time. The display will also feature a section on the school system, which Blackman says mirrors the economic development of the period.

“People will notice how prosperous Jamestown looked - even after significant fires that took out entire blocks.”

She adds that the Gokey shoe factory fire exposed the shortcomings of the volunteer fire system which lead to the

Chivalry isn’t dead- and Chautauqua County is proof of that.

In 2007, when Dan Dalpra and a team of volunteers started the not-for-profit organization Bemus Bay Pops, no one knew that it would one day become a multi-million dollar economic and cultural boost for Chautauqua County and the surrounding areas.

As proof that hard work pays off, this year promises growth with over forty events taking place at the floating stage in Bemus Point.

This year marks a special year for the county and for Bemus Point as both celebrate their 200th birthday. Dalpra and development of the city’s first the board of the 501(c)(3) professional fire department. program asked the county for “Rebuilding, (due to fire) hap- money last year in May to put pens quite a bit. “ Pictures of on a celebration on behalf of fires, which destroyed parts of Bemus Point and the Stow Main Street in 1852 and 1861 Ferry. When the budget was approved in November of are also on display.

2010, plans went underway In addition, she says there will for a grand celebration. be a place for people to add But with the rocky economy, their own history after 1960. the decision was made last “They can write on the wall, chronicling their marriage or month to cut the funding nearly $9,000 short of what kid’s birthdays.” was needed.

“Building Jamestown” will Taking it with a grain of salt, run through September 30, and is open Monday through Dalpra decided the only option would be to cancel Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fenton History Center, 67 the festival, a decision made widely known by many local Washington St., Jamestown. news organizations.

For more information, visit www.fentonhistorycenter.org. “We were trying to get sponsors to help pay, but it just or call (716) 664-6256. wasn’t coming through,” said Dalpra, who is also a successful businessman and owner of the Italian Fisherman in Bemus Point. “When the story made the news, Mark Maytum

saw the need and realized the value of Bemus Bay Pops and its economic value on the region.”

And what Maytum did next renewed faith in honor and the Good-Ole-FashionedAmerican-Way. Maytum, who is president and COO of county telecommunications giant DFT Communications, worked with his company to front the rest of the money needed to make the celebration a reality.

“I was concerned that the area would be losing an event that would bring a significant amount of revenue and visitors into the county,” said Maytum. “This is the kind of revenue that our businesses need to thrive, what they count on.”

So DFT stepped up the plate to see what could be done.

“We stepped in to see how DFT could help the event,” said Dan Siracuse, Marketing & Public Relations Manager for DFT Communications.

“After a few days of conversation we ended up with DFT providing some funding. We saw the need and we were able to fill it.”

“Mark saw an opportunity to do something great for the community and drive tour-

ism,” said Dalpra. “We were just delighted. DFT Communications is great for the community, not just the Pops.”

The Bemus Bay Pops generates close to $12,000,000 in economic development for the area. Every bit of money that comes in goes to the Bemus Bay Pops. The group operates on a completely volunteer basis, with no paid staff.

Although DFT Communications has been servicing the south county area for forty years, their ultimate goal is to boost the company’s presence in the southern tier.

“We’re strong all over, but we’re trying to become a better presence in the south county,” said Siracuse. “This part, this celebration, this is for the people. It’s for the residents of the county. DFT is all about that. We’re a full service telecommunications company, but we’re also about helping people and helping communities.

With Maytum and the company filling the hole, the Bemus Point bicentennial celebration will take place this weekend, with festivities beginning Friday, July 8 and concluding Sunday, July 10. For a full list of events, visit www.sealionprojectltd.com.

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In With the New, Out With the Old

By Dusten Rader Entertainment Editor

A dilapidated unsightly home in the town of Brocton has been transformed into a beautiful new home thanks to a local family and the Brocton Portland Development Corporaton (BPDC).

Two years ago locals Josh and Liz Ehmke teamed up with the BPDC to turn a dilapidated home into a functioning part of the community. Their plan came to fruition on Jan. 3 2010 when a walk through of the house was held to demonstrate the completion of the transformation.

The home had accumulated approximately $325,000 over the last 12 years in back taxes and the original plan for the home was to put it up for tax sale. That’s when the BPDC approached the Administrative Services Committee with their plan.

“I said look, don’t put this property up for sale,” said Nick Rizzo, President of the BPDC. “Give us a couple years to see what we can do with it.”

The plan was to find what Rizzo described as a ‘good

buyer.’ A good buyer is someone who has a plan for the house that they will actually follow through with. The good buyer would present a plan for restoration of the home with a time frame and make an very low offer on the home. Upon completion of the plan the good buyer would receive the deed to the home.

“That’s when we found Josh The outside of the home before Josh The outside of the home after Josh Ehmke Ehmke,” said Rizzo. “He came Ehmke started working on it. (Submitted finished his plan. (Photo by Dusten Rader) Photo) to us with a plan of what he wanted to do with the house.

He managed to complete the plan and that’s how we’re able to do this walk through of the home tonight.”

Rizzo was one of the many who were present at the home during the demonstration and had much to say about the work Ehmke put into the restoration.

“The house was in terrible The inside of the home after Josh Ehmke The inside of the home before Josh Ehmke finished his plan. (Photo by Dusten Rader) condition when Josh started started working on it. (Submitted Photo) working on it,” said Rizzo.

Rizzo hopes that other towns “It’s a win win situation,” said be occupied by a mother and “His plan for the home was daughter. It will also start con- Rizzo. “Say someone presents pick up the idea for the plan extensive that included new and start to restore properties a plan but only manages to tributing taxes to the county roof, septic, walls, hot water, put a roof on the house before all over the county. Among again as opposed to being furnace, cupboards, basically the many who attended the torn down. Another benefit of giving up. Then the county new everything because the can try and find someone else demonstration was the Mayor the plan is that even if it falls house needed it.” to finish the project and we’ve of Westfield David Carr through and the buyer canwho hopes to continue the Thanks to the BPDC and got a new roof.” not afford to finish then the concept.

Ehmke the home will soon county retains ownership.

“Between the Narrows”

Bemus Point-Stow Ferry Bicentennial Celebration: July 8- 10

“I would love to see this concept keep going,” said Rizzo.

“Dave has properties that he would like to see restored that he thinks he can find good buyers for.”

Ehmke was also present at the demonstration, according to him he is very happy to have had the opportunity to work on the home and is in support of seeing the concept continue.

“I really believe it is a win win for everybody,” said Ehmke.

“It helped our family out, our workers, local construction companies, the community and the county. It’s such a positive thing for the community and if we can find more people who are willing to put their heart and soul into the restoration than this could be a great program for the future.”

All the work done on the house was done by local companies including Ehmke Enterprise Inc.’s Seamless Gutters and Abatement Restoration, Chem-Dry of Chautauqua County and Tye Construction.

A Grape Weekend in Store

44th Annual Festival of Grapes Comes to Silver Creek

By Elizabeth Martin Star News Writer

By Patricia Pihl Star Staff Writer

First to settle on the east of the Narrows on Chautauqua Lake, neighbors of Tom Bemus relied on him to ferry all types of goods across the lake.

The demand became so great that Bemus decided to make it a business. Ever since he received approval to operate his log raft in 1811, the vessel known as the Stow Ferry has been a fixture between Stow and Bemus Point on the lake.

In 1902, Bemus’ oars were replaced in 1902 by Alton Ball’s gas powered steam engine, followed by a gas engine in 1908 and a 16-cylinder in 1916.

After completion of the Veterans Memorial Bridge in 1982, the vessel was still making runs across the lake. Today,

powered by a Cummins diesel engine, it can still be seen carrying its cargo of cars and passengers. Tourism and nostalgia have replaced necessity and the ferry stands as a vestige of a by-gone age. Still, many choose to hop a ride on its deck. In the recently published book, A Ferry Tale, author Art Thomas quotes a passenger as saying the experience on the vessel was as a “piece of history, colorful and fun.” That sentiment is no doubt shared by many as he ferry is operated seasonally by the Sea Lion Corporation from Memorial to Labor Day. As part of Chautauqua County’s bicentennial activities, the ferry’s long-standing presence on the lake will be commemorated with activities the weekend of July 8-10. Along with ferry rides and historic cemetery tours, events also

The Festival of Grapes is returning to Silver Creek for the 44th year in a row, and promises to bring with it fun, food and a family atmosphere as well as new events everyone can enjoy.

The annual celebration of this year’s grape harvest will kickoff on Thursday, Sept. 15 with an opening ceremony and grape stomping. The openinclude a classic car cruise in, ing ceremony will begin at 6 bike-n-cruise, historical disp.m. at the gazebo in downplays, fireworks, and a Bemus town Silver Creek with an Bay Pops performance, among Invocation by Pastor Robert others. Displays at the Bemus Sheldon of the First Baptist Point Historical Society, and Church. There will also be a a ferry model at the Lawson grape pie sale and the annual boat chandlery and marina, grape stomping at 7 p.m. that are also planned. Crackerjack is sponsored by Welch’s grape Farms will provide carriage juice. rides.

“As always, we have free On July 23, from 6-11 p.m., parking, and free admission a bicentennial benefit dinner so it doesn’t cost anything to and dance will be held at the get in. It’s a family function Bemus Point Casino. For a event and in fact, on Saturday complete list of events, go to we have kid’s games at the www.sealionpjoject.com. For Baptist church and there’s event updates visit www.face- also the free grape stomp if book.com/bpsferry or www. anyone wants to come and get twitter.com/bpferry200 their feet wet stomping some grapes,” said Chairperson of *The Chautauqua Star has received permission to feature the festival, Bryan Boedo. a chapter from Thomas’ book, All weekend, the festival will A Ferry Tale each week starting be featuring the ride midway, July 7. food and craft vendors, the wine-beer tent, children and adult events, live entertainment, and arts and crafts.

“It’s an annual event. It’s kindof like a homecoming for family and friends to really just come back and enjoy not only the grape harvest, but each other’s company,” said Boedo.

There are many activities during the weekend for people of all ages. On Friday, Sept.

16, events will be held from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. These events include the book sale at Anderson-Lee Library, arts and crafts, amusement rides, the wine-beer tent, the United Angels Lunch/Dinner at 5 p.m., and the Fireman’s hose race at 6 p.m. on Jackson Street. The entertainment for Friday evening includes Naughty Dawg from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the gazebo and Black Widow from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

On Saturday, Sept. 17, arts and crafts will begin at 9 a.m. and the Anderson-Lee Library book sale will begin at 10 a.m.

The Festival of Grapes is also starting something new. At 10 a.m. on Saturday, a cake-decorating contest will be held. The cakes should be grape-themed and be 80 percent edible to participate. These cakes must be submitted to the First Baptist Church by 10 a.m.

At 12 p.m., there is the United Angels luncheon where they will be serving beef on weck, hot dogs, and chicken on a stick at their tent by the church. Lunch and dinner will be served all day Saturday and Sunday.

At 1 p.m., the rides and concessions open and there will be a Matteson Kempo Karate demo at the gazebo. There is a hula-hoop contest at 2 p.m. where people off all ages are invited but are required to bring their own hula-hoop. At 3 p.m. in the lower ballpark, there will be a vehicle extraction demonstration by the Silver Creek Volunteer Fire Department. The community will have a chance to see what their volunteers do every day to ensure that they can always keep everyone safe in

an emergency situation. From 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. the popular Terry Buchwald will be performing at the gazebo as Elvis.

On Sunday, Sept. 18, rides and concessions open at 1 p.m., and the wine-beer tent opens at noon. The Silver Creek VFW is holding a Chiavetta’s chicken BBQ from 12 p.m. until they are sold out. The Festival of Grapes grand parade will begin at 1 p.m. on Sunday and following that will be the Erie Thunderbirds showcase and the motorcycle judging on North Main St. The Festival’s parade usually includes marching bands, a series of floats, karate demonstrations, dance performances, old cars, a march by the fire department, and of course, the winners of the Festival of Grapes pageant.

The festival’s amusement ride specials are $15 on Friday 5-9 p.m., Saturday 1-5 p.m. and 5-9 p.m., and Sunday from 1-5 p.m.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/pages/ Silver-Creek-Festival-OfGrapes/113172655402441

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Safety Has a Birthday

Chatuauqua Children’s Safety Village Celebrates its first year

By Scott Wise Star News Editor

For the past year, Ashville has been home to a program that has already impacted thousands of lives in Chautauqua County.

The Chautauqua Children’s Safety Education Village, or CCSEV, has welcomed well over 4,000 children onto its grounds since Oct. 13, 2010, and promises the hands-on safety training it provides will continue well into the future.

“We had a great first year,” said Terri Kindberg, Executive Director or the CCSEV. “We had all but two elementary schools from around the county come out; whether it was only one grade or multiple grades. The programs were well received and the teachers and parents thought it was great.”

The impact that the CCSEV is having on children around the county is readily noticeable by the responses sent back to Kindberg and the mostly volunteer staff.

“We’re getting tons of thank you cards form kids,” said

Kindberg. “They’re drawing pictures and saying what they learned. It’s exciting to know they’ve gone home and actually learned something.”

The safety village currently offers hands-on training for three main courses at its facilties, located at 2695 Route 394 in Ashville. Children from kindergarden to fourth grade take field trips to learn Fire Safety, Bike Safety and Traffic Safety.

In addition, Kindberg and her team are starting two new courses this year. One, called ‘Through The Horse’s Eyes,” is focused on teaching children how their behavior impacts those around them, specifically when it comes to bullying.

“Dawn Samuelson, from Grandview Farms, has some miniature horses that she brings and teaches with them,” said Kindberg. “The horses are in a round pen in the class and she brings a few students into the pen as well.

The horses reflect what they see. If the student is a more aggressive type, the horse will act passive. If the student is passive, the horse will crowd in. Through the behavior of

the horse, she’s able to teach the children how we behave around others.”

There will also be teacher inservice training, and they are putting together a personal safety class for kids at the first or second grade level, focused on personal boundaries and dealing with sexual abuse.

The CCSEV also offers a variety of community outreaches throughout the year; from Easter Egg Hunts in the spring, to safe trick or treating and even a craft show in November.

“Last year we bought candy and snacks for four or five

hundred people at Halloween,” said Kindberg. “We ended up having over 3,000 people come through! We’ve prepared for more this year.”

The Halloween Fun Fair, to be held this year. Oct 26 from 4 to 8:30 p.m. The houses at the safety village will be decorated, and adults in costumes will be at each house to hand out candy to children as they trick-or-treat through the village.

“It’s nice because they won’t have to worry about traffic, or making sure the candy is safe to eat,” said Kindberg.

Then on Nov. 5 and 6., the

CCSEV will transform for the holidays as they host the ‘Winter Wonderland Craft Show.’ Each house will be decorated and there will be craft vendors around the village. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 5, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 6.

The CCSEV is a not-for-profit organization, which means all that they do runs from grants, donations and fundraising.

Recently, Cummins Engines donated enough for one grade from each school in the county to come down to the village. Anyone can take part in helping to fund the organization, too.

“Due to recent budget cuts, some schools have had to give up their field trips to the Safety Village,” said Kindberg.

“We are looking for businesses or individuals who may be willing to “adopt a school” or a grade level to assist with transportation costs to get them to the Village. This amount ranges from as low as $60 on up to $500 for the schools who are farther away with larger classes. If anyone would be interested in adopting a class, they may contact

me and I would be glad to link them with a school. I know the schools would be so appreciative and you would be giving children a wonderful learning experience that may save a child’s life. “ But being in a class isn’t the only way to partake of the educational services offered at the village.

“Children can come with or without a school,” said Kindberg. “We often have girl scouts and boy scouts coming out, youth groups and even family reunions. We’ve started doing themed birthday parties too. We just ask that folks schedule their tours so we can have our instructors here.”

The next year for the CCSEV promises to be one of education and growth, and Kindberg hopes that students from around the county and beyond are able to take part in the hands-on education offered.

For more information, to donate to the village or to book a tour, visit www.ccsev. org or call Kindberg at 716499-8138.

Kick Off the Summer

As the Season Begins, Chautauqua County Awakens with Activity

By Scott Wise Star News Editor

Although the official start of summer isn’t until June 21, Chautauqua County residents don’t have to waste any time getting a head start on all things outdoors. In a place that only gets three months of beautiful weather, we can’t afford to!

This week, we’ve worked hard to bring you an issue that will be one of our capstone issues for the season. We’ve got a full stock of advertisers who have brought their business into this edition of the Chautauqua Star in order to give you insight and options of the plentiful amount of things that Chautauqua County has to offer in the early summer months.

So as you go about your long weekend, spend some time not only reading the great articles we feature, but check out all the advertising this week.

Some may spark your interest to try something new, or remind you of something you haven’t tried in a while. You can also read this article to see what exciting things you can do to Kick off the Summer!

Chautauqua County Art Trail (With Contributions from Lesley Williamson, Director) The North Shore Arts Alliance presents its signature event, the Chautauqua-Lake Erie Art Trail on Saturday and Sunday, May 28 – 29. Twenty-five

participating artists will open their studios to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day.

Now in its third year, this free open studio tour offers the public an opportunity to visit the personal work spaces of northern Chautauqua County’s leading artists. The trail extends from Silver Creek to Westfield along the Lake Erie shoreline, and moves inland to include artists’ studios in Sherman, Mayville, Chautauqua Institution, Dewittville, Brocton, Portland, Forestville, and South Dayton.

The art trail occurs twice yearly (Memorial Day Weekend and Veterans Day Weekend), and includes professional artists in a wide variety of disciplines: sculpture, photography, ceramics, painting, jewelry, wood turning, fiber arts, stained glass and mixed media.

Participating artists include painter and ceramicist Audrey Kay Dowling; large-format photographer James Hoggard; SUNY Fredonia art professor and painter Alberto Rey; sculptor Kirsten Engstrom; potter Ron Nasca; stained glass artist Cyn Gailey; and jewelry designer Bonnie Beyer among many others.

“Chautauqua County has a community of artists with incredible depth and talent,” says Lesley Williamson, executive director of the North Shore Arts Alliance.

“This event is a wonderful and unique opportunity for

the public to meet our local artists and see where they live and create their work.” All artwork on display during the weekend is available for sale.

A downloadable printerfriendly version of the brochure, maps to the studios, and information about all the participating artists can be found at www.chautauquaarttrail.com. The trail also has a Facebook page. For additional information, please call 716269-9811.

Chautauqua in June (With contributions from the

Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau) Come to Chautauqua in June and get ready for summer with a new hobby or skill during Chautauqua in June, a celebration of vacation and lifelong learning, June 3-23, 2011. The three-week festival is packed with more than 50 workshops held in indoor and outdoor settings throughout Chautauqua County, New York - The World’s Learning Center.

Chautauqua in June is a promotion of “Chautauqua County, NY—The World’s Learning Center” developed by the Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau and has been developed with support from the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce, Chautauqua Institution, Jamestown Community College’s Center for Continuing Education, SUNY Fredonia’s Center for Lifelong Learning, Peek ’n Peak Resort & Spa, the Jamestown Savings Bank Ice Arena, Johnson Estate Winery, Webb’s Resort, Camp Chautauqua, and the Chau-

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Gardening Although there isn’t much sunshine in this area, gardening is still a pastime that many residents not only enjoy, but excel in. Chautauqua County has got numerous greenhouses and floral design shops that offer a great selection of flora to make your landscaping stand out. Some of them are: Loyal Oak Greenhouses, Sheridan, 679-9138 Garden Gate Greenhouse, Perrysburg, 532-6282 Harvestview Greenhouse, Fredonia, 672-9273 Troyer’s Greenhouse, Panama, 782-4887 Westfield Nursery, Westfield, 326-3032 Four Seasons Nursery, Jamestown, 484-1485 Hiking and Camping With the famous Zoar Valley right in our backyard, there’s no excuse to not get out and enjoy the beautiful and serene hills of Chautauqua County in the summertime. We’ve got Allegany State Park less than two hours away, which features great hiking trails as well. You can find a great stock of hiking supplies and other outdoor equipment by checking out Gear for Adventure, a great local business in Hamburg There are also plenty of opportunites to camp, either at

local campgrounds or by traveling a little. Allegany County Tourism offers a vast amount of information on camping locations in the county, if you’re looking a fun day trip. If you’d prefer to stay local, campground such as Brookside Beach Campground offer an affordable weekend getaway.

Shopping Retail Therapy is the real deal (or so my wife says) and you can find plenty of places locally to shop without traveling too far. For instance, the Whistle Stop Antique Mall in Corry, Pa features a great variety of antiques to not only buy, but equipment you can purchase to also restore any old antiques you may have found while spring cleaning.

In Fredonia, The Luweibdeh is just one of many local shops that offer great unique gifts you can pick up without breaking the bank. Additionally, you can find out about some of the Farmer’s Market’s that are continually growing in Chautauqua County by taking a look at our entertainment section.

So whatever your plans are for the summer, there is something for everyone in Chautauqua County. Keep checking our paper, especially the calendar in the entertainment section, for ideas of ways to support the local economy while entertaining your family. We’ve got a great thing here- let’s not waste it!

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Blown Away

Tornadoes touch down in Fredonia and Westfield

By Patricia Pihl and Elizabeth Martin The National Weather Service has confirmed that on Monday, two separate tornadoes touched down in both Fredonia and Westfield about 15 minutes apart.

Since tornadoes have been very rare in Western New York, the storm was shocking to most residents. Taylor Hall was evaluating damages at his mother’s property on Gale on in Westfield on Wednesday morning and reported that a barn, garage and storage buildings were destroyed by the storm. The property, which has been in the family since the 1960‘s, also lost a number of trees, according to Hall.

Both tornadoes were categorized as EF2, EF0 being the least amount of damage and EF5 being the most. This means that the wind speeds of the tornadoes were between 111 and 135 miles per hour.

In Fredonia, the storm

For the 43rd year in a row, the Fredonia Farm Festival is swinging into Fredonia.

This year, the ever-growing craft and food vendor show is bigger than ever and promises to bring residents their classic favorites as well as some new reasons to come out to this year’s festival.

The Fredonia Farm Festival runs August 25-28 and will begin Thursday night this year with a Movie in the Park.

Sponsored by Waterman’s Roofing and Siding, ‘The Wizard of Oz’ begins at Dusk, projected onto a large inflatable screen. The entire festival takes place in the Barker Commons in Fredonia, with opening ceremonies set for Friday morning at 9 a.m.

“We’re a family oriented event,” said co-Chair Kim Robbins. “Our goal is to bring in as many new vendors and crafters as we can--” “-- And this year, we’ve got a ton,” echoed Chairperson Melissa Thompson. “It’s been a lot of work, but we’re really excited for this year’s festival.”

Thompson, dubbed by many as ‘The Red Queen,’ has worked tirelessly with her ‘Trusty Sidekick’ Robbins for the past three festivals to bring in new vendors as well as new events and games that the whole family can participate in.

One exciting thing new to the festival this year is the ‘Power Wheel Obstacle Course,’ which will be held on Day Street across from the Library.

Children of all ages are welcome to bring their powered Jeeps and Barbie-mobiles and race around hay bales. The course is open to ‘anyone able to fit into a power-wheel,’ and helmets are a requirement.

As always, the Farm Festival Grand Parade will run on Sunday at 1 p.m., beginning at the corner of Temple Street and Risley Street.

“We’ve got more floats this year for the parade,” said Robbins. “We’re also encouraging

A Ferry Tale- History of the Stow Ferry: Chapter 1 Star Staff Writer

Editor’s Note: 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 to a planned Veterans Memorial in Ashville.

Out of the many meanings offered for the name “Chautauqua,” perhaps the one that should have been adopted was A barn, three-car garage and storage buildings owned by Elaine Hall of Gale Road in Westfield were destroyed by the “foggy place,” or “place of a tornado that went through the area late last Tuesday the mists,” because so much of around 5:30 p.m. Photo by Pat Pihl its early history is unclear. storm. report for Monday showed Thomas, author of the recently a few power-lines and trees The weather in Fredonia and published book, A Ferry Tale, down, and also a garage roof acknowledges that when Westfield on Monday was ripped apart in the village. ideal for a tornado. The towns asked, most people would anThe tornado had a four-mile swer that Chautauqua means, were both in what is considpath of destruction. During ered the warm side, with tem- “A bag tied in the middle.” the storm, Fredonia residents However, while historians peratures not usually found were without power for about during the season. There was agree that the name is a white two hours in the evening. man’s interpretation of an Inlow-level wind speed and a dian word, its actual meaning In Westfield, damage was also frontal boundary that approached the areas to combine is clouded in uncertainty, and seen, including roofs blown many different interpretations for severe weather. off houses and a barn blown have been offered. off its foundation. Thankfully, no one was injured during the The author says the area’s geographical features were the result of the “ravages of the ice

43rd Annual Fredonia Farm Festival to be held Aug. 25-28 Star News Editor

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Farming, Food and Fun

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Artifacts found in the Stow area. Courtesy of A Ferry Tale.

age,” which etched out its lakes and valleys. Those features would eventually draw people to a land rich in fish, game and bountiful woodlands.

Who were the first humans to arrive here and when did they arrive? Numerous Indian tribes came only to be eliminated, driven out or absorbed by other tribes. Artifacts are still being found from its first settlers, who according to Thomas arrived about 10,000 B.C. Also shrouded in historical obscurity was the identity of the first white man to discover Chautauqua Lake. Was it the

Rene-Robert Cavalier, Sieur de La Salle, during his second exploration of the Great Lakes region in 1682, or Pierre Joseph Celoron de Blainville, who led an expedition in 1749 that traveled up the portage trail to Chautauqua Lake?

Thomas has his own theory, which doesn’t include either of these explorers.

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.

New Leadership, Traditional Festivities

24th Annual Peek’n Peak Fall Fest ushers in new leadership and classic favorites

By Scott Wise Star News Editor

This year marks a special one for the South County’s ‘Peek’n Peak’ resort and spa. With an official change in ownership on the brink, residents can rest assured that Peek’n Peak will continue to offer many of their classic favorites, like the ever-growing ‘Fall Fest.’

Festival goers are accustomed A scene from the 1980 Farm Festival shows two shoppers looking over wooden games at a craft display. (Photo to being able to choose a time Courtesy of The Fredonia Farm Festival) that best suits them, in this rare festival that takes place over the course of two weekends. Beginning Saturday, Oct. 8, the Peek’n Peak Fall Fest continues on to Sunday, Oct. 9.

And don’t worry if you’re out of town for the long weekend because we’re given another chance the following weekend, Oct. 15 and 16. Each of the four days will have festivities taking place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Members of the John T. Murray VFW Color Guard march in This year’s festival, while one of the parades. (Photo Courtesy of The Fredonia Farm offering the classic favorites Festival) like the vendor show and the firemen to participate. Fredo- “We’ll have kettle corn, halffabulous ‘pumpkin cannon,’ nia Fire Department will have chicken dinners [with all the will have a few changes to it. fixin’s], and a steak joint,” said But changes go hand-in-hand quite a few apparatuses in the Thompson. “As always, the parade as well.” when new ownership takes normal food vendors are back over. Scott Enterprises of Erie, Making its second debut is for more as well.” the hula-hoop contest, help Pa will officially take over Also happening this year is at 3 p.m. on Saturday at the operations at Peek’n Peak on the pie and cookie auction.

Gazebo. Also a Corn husking Friday, Sept. 30.

Anyone in the community competition, keeping the ties “The Fall Fest is sort of a stacan pick up and application close with local farmers and ple for the Peek, and they’ve to enter their home baked encouraging good, clean fun. done a great job of running deliciousness in the contest, This year, Robbins and it,” said Nick Scott, Jr., Vice which will be judged and Thompson have brought in President of Scott Enterprises. auctioned. All the proceeds some new musical perform“We’re interested in making it go toward the Farm Festival ers as well. On Friday, the as good as it has been in the music scene kicks off at 3p.m. Scholarship, given annual to a past, because a lot of it was Fredonia High School gradu- put in place before we ever got with the Creek Bend Band in ate. the gazebo. At 5, the Rustic involved.”

As with last year, farmers from Scott promises that festivalRamblers continue the tunes around the area will be sellbefore the popular ‘Earth goers will find the same great ing their fresh-grown goods Quakers’ take the main stage event waiting them that and other local produce on at 7 p.m. Terry Buchwald will they’ve grown accustomed to Church Street throughout the since the Fall Fest began in be making a return at 7 p.m. entirety of the festival. on Saturday and Big Wheelie 1987. There will be plenty of and the Hubcaps wrap up the So get to Fredonia this week- things for the whole family to festival at 4 p.m. Sunday. end and enjoy the 43rd annual participate in, including a petFredonia Farm Festival. For This year the festival will be ting zoo, horse-drawn rides, a full schedule of events, visit pony rides, ski-life rides the touting many more crafters www.fredoniafarmfestival. than last year and some new renown craft show. com food vendors.

“The vendors really make the show,” said Scott.

Also returning with a roar of horsepower is the ‘Turning Leaves Classic Car Cruise-In,’ which, is sponsored by the Southern Tier Classic Chevy Club. The cruise-in takes place on the second day of the festival, Oct. 9, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

One of the two notable changes that Scott Enterprises is bringing to the fest is the notable taste of Famous Dave’s BBQ. “We know people will be able to enjoy the food, as well as what Peek’n Peak has to offer,” said Scott.

But perhaps the staple for this year’s festival are the discounts on ski-passes, something Scott is very excited about- and for good reason.

“One of the few changes we’re starting right off with are the season pass ski tickets for the Peek,” said Scott. “We’ve discounted the price at the Fall Fest, and for the month of October.”

Discount is perhaps not a worthy word, because for Fall Fest attendees, the savings average over $100. In fact, where a full season pass (purchased after Nov. 1) would be $625, the price for festival-goers is only $475. The discounts also apply to all the season ticket prices and can be found on our website, www.starnewsdaily.com.

Can’t make the festival?

You can still get discounted season passes throughout the whole month of October.

Nick Scott, Jr. and Scott Enterprises, who also own the Splash Lagoon Resort in Erie, Pa, are very excited for the future are Peek’n Peak, and their aim is to give local families a chance to get away through their (unofficial) ‘Vacation Insurance’ program.

“With the cost of travel-

ing, people can get a real great experience close to home,” said Scott. “If you come to the Peak and the weather isn’t good for skiing, you can enjoy Splash Lagoon or a round of gold. People can get the best of both worlds.”

Before you start to think that the drive between the two is too far for this ‘vacation insurance’ program to work, the actual distance is only 22 miles.

“Our company philosophy is ‘pay attention to the details,” said Scott. “Our focus is on providing a guest experience that is memorable and worth repeating. The physical changes may take some time, but we’ll develop the ‘master plan’ over the next year.”

Starting Friday, Sept. 30, Scott Enterprises officially takes over ownership of ‘The Peak,’ but rest assured, the change is one for the better.

“One thing we’re excited about as we jump in are the people,” said Scott. “The team there; there are incredible people there. Some have worked 15-25 years, and those are the dedicated individuals who work to make [the Peak] very, very special.”

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Spirit of Giving is Alive and Well

Community Rallies behind local non-profit after disaster strikes

By Scott Wise Star News Editor

Editors Note: All things work together for good. We made the decision here at the Star to feature three of our many local non-profits throughout the week of December. First was Toys for Tots, and second was to be the Rural Ministry organization. After a stunning and unfortunate turn of events, the timing of the article couldn’t have been better.

Read on to learn more.

“It was unbelievable,” said Kathleen G. Peterson, executive director of Chautauqua County Rural Ministry. “Unbelievable that so many would reach out to help this project in such a huge way.”

Peterson was talking about a series of events that truly show not only the Christmas spirit, but our community’s ability to rally behind those in need.

On Saturday, Dec. 3, Peterson stopped by their offices on Central Ave. in Dunkirk. She noticed some water on the floor near a bathroom, and notified maintenance. Things seemed like just another day

in an old building.

But it wasn’t just another day.

Over the rest of that weekend, a backup in the plumbing caused the back part of their building to overflow- with raw sewage. Making matters worse, this wasn’t just office space. Peterson and her teamed used this area to store boxes upon boxes of clothing and toys for their consignment shop and to give to children for Christmas.

“There were about 40 boxes of clothing that were destroyed,” said Peterson. 40 boxes adds up to just over 1/3 of their total product. “And we had to get rid of even more that were close to the contamination area. The restoration company came out immediately and they ripped up the carpeting. The damage has gone all the way down into the floor boards and the basement.”

Additionally, their plumbing equipment and snake were damaged in the process and are now stuck in the pipes underneath Central Ave. The minimum cost is upwards of $15,000.

It’s been said that the night is darkest just before the dawn.

Kathleen G. Peterson, Executive Director of Chautauqua County Rural Ministry in Dunkirk, stands in front of the mural at the Friendly Kitchen, the organization’s soup kitchen. Star File Photo

Rural Ministry is of course noted as a giving organization, and there were those in the community who rose up to give back.

“I never thought we’d have the response from the community that we did,” said Peterson. “It was such a blessing for us.”

What Peterson was referring to was a movement by The Maytum Company (yes, the folks who produce that very paper you’re reading!). Steve Pavlot, a graphic designer at Expressions Promotional Solutions came up with the idea to design a t-shirt, gain corporate sponsors, and sell the t-shirt. All proceeds would go towards Chautauqua County Rural Ministry.

“After Steve came to me with the idea,” said Peterson, “I said, ‘I think that’s a wonderful idea!”

So the work began. Sales people called contacts, and Pavlot and his team designed the shirt with a simple message in mind- the Christmas spirit of giving.

And that very spirit of giving was in full swing. Within ten days, over $2,000 had come in from corporate sponsors. In

addition, folks made personal donations at the Rural Ministry offices.

“It’s been great to see the individuals come in and make contributions,” said Peterson.

“One lady came in and gave $10. She said ‘It’s not much, but it’s what I can do.’ That’s huge! Plenty of businesses have stepped up and helped with the Christmas baskets too, and the Christmas meal at the Friendly Kitchen.”

To purchase a t-shirt, look at the list of locations on the back page of this issue.

“Our offices are half open now, and the soup kitchen has reopened for three meals a day,” said Peterson. “It’s just amazing how the community has risen up behind us. People talk about charitable giving being lower. But in this area, I just don’t see it. It seems high here. Especially when there is a call for help. I’ve never seen a community that comes together like this community does.”

An Evening with Barbra Streisand 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 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

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.

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 taxdeductible 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.

Sharon has been performing her “Tribute to Barbra Streisand” to critical acclaim na-

tionwide 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 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 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.”

Bemus Bay Pops Bicentennial Celebration Entertainers, Fireworks and Appreciation Highlight the Night’s Events

(L to R): Assemblyman Andrew Goodell, Bemus Point Bicentennial Committee member Sarah Goebel, Christine Schaefer, Melissa Landon and County Executive Greg Edwards hold a replica of a 1940’s era picture of the Stow Ferry at sunset.

The Ragtime Island Windjammers perform at dusk.

Standing with Dan Dalpra (from left to right) is Dan Siracuse and David Pihl of DFT Communications.

Mike Randall of Channel 7 (Mark Twain) mixes with audience members.

Businessman and Bemus Bay Pops Founder Dan Dalpra addresses the crowd on Saturday, thanking DFT Communications for its support of the event.

Fireworks over the floating stage.

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Keeping the Faith

By Rev. Michael Lokietek Family Church of Chautauqua County

Dear Pastor, is it all right for Christians to make New Year’s resolutions?

As a New Year comes in, many people take this opportunity to make life-improving resolutions. Some people want to lose weight, be nicer to family, or some want to get their finances in order. As Christians, we want to make sure that whatever we do, it has a Biblical foundation. Let’s look at whether a New Year’s

Resolution is pleasing to God. The Book of Proverbs gives us insights to live our lives in wisdom and purpose. According to Proverbs, setting a life goal or a resolution is a wise way to live. Proverbs 29:18 tells us that “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” A vision is a goal or dream for the future. The Bible says that without a goal, the quality of our life will not be as good as it should be. It’s important, therefore, for Christians to set goals.

Setting goals helps us to plan and achieve. For example, if you’re trying to plan a trip but don’t know where you want to go, you probably won’t go anywhere! Unfortunately, many people live their lives without a purpose or goals.

Having a goal is like knowing where you want to go on vacation; it keeps you going in the right direction. Having a goal also helps you to prepare properly for the trip. The Apostle Paul, whose missionary work spread the Gospel

throughout the known world, was guided by goals. In the Book of Philippians (3:14), Paul said, “I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”

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

The Lord Jesus Christ also had a goal for His life. The Bible says that the goal and purpose of bringing salvation to the world allowed Jesus to endure

the cross and fulfill the plan of God (Hebrews 12:2). If Jesus and Paul had goals, it must be beneficial for us to have goals, too! So, it’s perfectly allowable for a Christian to have (and keep) New Year’s resolutions as long as they are realistic, beneficial, and line up with God’s Word. If you and your family set godly goals and discipline your lives to reach them, you’ll surely be blessed!

at 300 DPI, the scanner still picked up every color variation and scratch in the wood.

I was truly impressed with the quality of the image, even if it made me want to open up a can of Pledge and polish my furniture.

The Pandigital Handheld Wand Scanner scans documents up to 8.5” X 14” at 300 or 600 DPI. Images can be scanned in either color or grayscale and saved in JPEG or PDF format. The scanner itself is light, cordless and easy to operate. It includes a 2GB Micro SD card and adapter, but accepts Micro SD cards up to 32GB. I haven’t tried the included Presto! PageManager 7 software, but uploaded my images to my current photo manager software as well as Evernote for easy mobile access. I’m looking forward to reducing the amount of paper I need to save by using the scanner and putting everything I need on external storage instead of in a giant file crate. Though it’s not the best for scanning scrapbooks, it will work in a pinch. It’s small

enough to be transported easily in a purse or briefcase and is perfect for the business traveler who needs to send receipts and documents to the main office.

If you’re looking for a gift for an on-the-go person or just want to simplify your paper life, the Pandigital Handheld Wand Scanner could be just what you’re looking for.

Available online from $89.98 at Amazon.com to $109.98 at QVC.com, it’s an affordable way to save space, time and have all of your important papers in a searchable, convenient format.

Here’s to a tall, crazy clutterfree New Year!

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will be declared as a testimony of faithfulness to the Father God; Creator of Heaven and earth. Christ can only declare your name to God if He can read your name from the Book of Life.

Revelation 20:12 says, “And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books according to their works.” Names in this book did not come cheap. Therefore God will demand that the works of all men be judged.

Christianity has become

cheap in America. People are confessing God without a changed lifestyle. You don’t truly believe anything until it changes you. If your name is written in Heaven then your feet should move on the earth.

Your actions are what you believe. On that day, when the Book of Life is opened, many will hear the most crushing silence when their name is not declared. There will be people who were religious whose names are never read. There will be people with good Christian traditions whose names were never written because their heart was never thirsty for God.

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Product Review : Pandigital Handheld Wand Scanner

By Anne Walterich Contributing Writer

For someone who was more “Bah Humbug!” than “Happy Holidays!” this year, I had an incredible Christmas. I did receive some thoughtful and treasured presents, but what I enjoyed most was spending time with family and those friends who have become my family. There was one gift, though, that made the holidays so much brighter. The scanner was nice, too.

I squealed with delight when I opened the Pandigital Handheld Wand Scanner from my mother. I had been looking at portable wand scanners online for some time, thinking that this one small device could reduce my paper clutter issues and help me lead a more digitized, organized life. The more searchable my receipts, recipes and random notes are, the better.

I opened the box, inserted the battery and plugged in the USB/12V cord to charge it prior to use. Once it was

ready, I inserted the 2GB MicroSD card, entered in my scanning choices (300 DPI color scan, JPEG format) and started my test scans.

My first scan of a newspaper was inverted into a mirror image of the article. I’m not certain how I managed to accomplish that on my first try, but I made a mistake somewhere. The second scan of the same newspaper article was oriented properly, so I think I may have held the scanner upside - down the first time.

Later on, I figured out that there were marks right on the scanner indicating where to line the document up, and a sticker illustrated with instructions to make it incredibly simple, showing which direction to scan in.

Yes, I do have a college degree.

Double major, in fact, and yet I missed this.

After sheepishly admitting my obliviousness to myself, I decided to try scanning the BEST gift that anybody could have possibly received this season: a scrapbook made by two fabulous little girls.

Jim’s favorite 8-year-old and 6-year-old made a minibook for him filled with pictures, handmade artwork and lists for Christmas. We both loved it and showed it to all of our friends who loved it as much as we did. Unfortunately, I’m afraid that if it’s handled too much or spends any more time in my purse it may get damaged, so scanning it with the Pandigital scanner and adding the photos to Evernote so that I can show everyone from my phone seemed to make the most sense.

The Pandigital Handheld Wand Scanner did a good job, though not as good as a tra-

ditional scanner would have done in this instance. The three - dimensional nature of the scrapbook was more difficult, but still provided usable images. These will work for what I want them to do - show my friends the creativity and love that went into creating the scrapbook, but for digital archival images I would use my professional quality flatbed scanner.

Finally, I scanned a receipt, which is the small, flat kind of document that this scanner is intended for. It did a great job of scanning the receipt, but what amazed me was the detail of my kitchen table. Even

Weekly Word

Is Your Name Written in Heaven?

Rev. Tim Stahlman Family Church of the Southern Tier

God has more than one book by which mankind will be judged. The Bible is the eternal Word of God that is

used to instruct and prepare humanity for eternity. It is the Bible that unveils the true God and His character.

But when you stand before God someday, there will be another book that will be opened. It is called the Book of Life. This book belongs exclusively to the Lord Jesus Christ and it contains only the names of those who have called upon the Name of the Lord. The Book of Life is a collection of title deeds of the souls that are God’s legal property. The names written in that book allow God to grant all the blessings of eternal life. The Book of Life is also a massive permission slip

for those who are saved to use the Name of Jesus to dominate sin, sickness, and depression.

When your name is written in that book you have legal right to stand before God in confidence and full assurance.

The names contained in this book are those that will spend eternity in fellowship with God and all that He is and all that He has. Those whose names are absent will be cast into eternal punishment in a place where there is absolutely no influence of God. Hell is simply what is left when every bit of God’s nature is removed.

Is your name written in Heaven?

Jesus said in Revelation 3:5,

“He that overcomes (sin), the same shall be clothed in white raiment and I will not blot out his name from the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before His angels.” Here is something to rejoice about: Jesus Christ Himself will take pleasure in your name and speak it before the Father and before the angels as a name worthy to be uttered there. He will declare your name to the Father and defend the worthiness that He purchased for you on the cross. The angels will hear your name declared in Heaven as a trophy; something that no angelic name has ever received. Your name

Chautauqua County Humane Society Pet of the Week

This week we are featuring “Portabella”. She is a beautiful, brindle 2 year old pit bull mix. +She has lived with cats and likes other dogs. She has lived with children and is very friendly. Bella likes to go for rides and gives “hugs” and kisses. She knows sit and lay down and loves playing with toys. She was housebroken in her previous home. Bella likes to chase birds and the leaves blowing around. If you think that Bella would be the perfect dog for you, come down to the Strunk Road Adoption Center and meet her.

The adoption fee for all dogs and cats over 6 months of age is just $50 through December.

Bam Bam is still waiting for his forever home.

Portabella

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End Of The Road: Southwestern Falls In State Final Originally ran on December 1, 2011

By Chris Winkler Star Sports Editor

SYRACUSE, NY — No matter the result, the 2011 Southwestern football season was coming to an end Sunday, Nov. 27. Unfortunately, it probably wasn’t the way the team envisioned.

The Trojans remarkable run through the state playoffs ended with a bittersweet final of a 39-0 loss to Dobbs Ferry at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse.

"We definitely ran into a team that was much better than us," head coach Jay Sirianni said. "As a coach, in close loses, you think about all the things you would have done differently. After Sunday’s game, that was not the case."

It was the fourth state championship for the Dobbs Ferry Eagles who ran away with this one. They are now tied with Caledonia Mumford (Section V) for the second-most state titles in the state. Leading the way is another Section V school, Aquinas.

But, this one came relatively easy for the Eagles who used a wealth of options offensively to overpower the Southwestern defense.

John Yozzo-Scaperrotta scampered for 110 yards and his touchdown early on the first drive put Dobbs Ferry ahead 7-0. Tom Soave added a 16-yard run later to put the Eagles up two scores and Yozzo-Scaperrotta added another from one yard out and the rout was on.

Dobbs Ferry led 27-0 at halftime and out of their six possessions, scored touchdowns on four of them. On the other two, they fumbled deep into Southwestern territory.

For a Southwestern defense that had been dominant all year long, it was pretty clear that Dobbs Ferry was just too much.

Southwestern's football team came virtually out of nowhere to win Section VI's Class C and rode the wave all the way to the state final, where they lost to Dobbs Ferry. (Photo by Bryan Bucklin).

Soave, a bruising fullback finished with 110 yards and a score. YozzoScaperrotta did his damage from the outside and finished with 118 yards on just 13 carries and three scores. Then, Eddie Ritch in more of a mop-up duty went for 127 yards and one touchdown.

Amazingly, none were named the Most Valuable Player of the game.

That award went to quarterback Spencer Avalos who completed nine of his 10 passes for 146 yards. With the rushing attack going as well as it was for Dobbs Ferry, the passing game was wide open.

"We played some teams along the road that were more talented than us, but we found a way to win," Sirianni said. "Dobbs Ferry was an ex-

ceptional team. We did a pretty good job of hiding our weaknesses for 12 weeks, but Dobbs Ferry exploited everyone of them."

For Southwestern, they finish the season 11-2, the third time in the last four years that they've won 10 or more games. And although they lose a talented group of seniors led

by The Star's County Player of the Year Jake Swan, they do return a solid core group of Jesia Hogue, Jake Pilling, Peter Trathen, Ryan Schutte and Andy Greenlee, all who played large roles on this year's squad. It's frightingly possible you could have considered this a rebuilding year for the Trojans.

"Getting as far as we did and coming up short has to motivate the underclassmen," Sirianni said. "But they have to put the time in to see the results they want. We’ll see how the new seniors lead and how the upcoming JV players work. The target is still on our backs."

Surely it’s a disappointing end for the seniors and Sirianni, but the run was still impressive nonetheless, perhaps the most impressive during his tenure. The Trojans lost a dearth of talent and experience coming into this year and it was quite evident the team got better each week.

After losing to Salamanca and in-turn the Class C South division title, Sirianni’s team had a difficult stretch just to get to the sectional championship, let alone the state championship.

"This team exceeded all expectations and then some," Sirianni said. "They fought the good fight, kept the faith, and I believe we did finish strong, regardless of the outcome of the state championship game. It has been a truly great season. To lose a regular season game, then bounce back and win a sectional and regional championship, shows the resolve and character of this team."

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Knights Topple WNY’s Longest-Running Lacrosse Streak Originally ran on May 12, 2011

By Scott Eddy Star Sports Editor

SILVER CREEK- On paper, it was just a non-league victory in the middle of the regular season.

But in reality, Silver Creek’s 12-11 boys’ lacrosse victory at Orchard Park last Saturday was a landmark win not only for the Black Knights, but in Western New York varsity sports.

The Black Knights’ win snapped Orchard Park’s 95-game winning streak against Western New York competition, as the Quakers have been established as perhaps the region’s most dominant program in any sport.

Silver Creek became the first team to defeat the lacrosse powerhouse since Amherst did so in 2005. The numbers over a 15-year period are even more mind-boggling: over that span, Orchard Park is 224-2 against Section 6 teams, and has won 19 of 20 Class A sectional championships.

Yet, it was Class C Silver Creek to snap the six-year winning streak.

John Jimerson’s goal with 5:12 remaining ended up being the difference maker, putting Silver Creek up 12-10. The Black Knights held on to preserve the memorable win.

“I think our best win in Silver Creek was the one over Gowanda in the Section 6 championship game two years ago, but this win is pretty close,” Silver Creek coach Bill Brennan said. “It didn’t give us a championship; it is a non-league game.

But it lets us know we can compete against elite schools and hopefully prepares us for playoffs and possibly a Far West Regional game.”

Jimerson, a senior, and sophomore

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Zed Williams each had three goals, while another pair of Williams brothers, senior Zach and eighthgrader Sherman, tallied a pair of goals each as well. Freshman Connor Graves recorded 14 stops in net for the Black Knights to earn the victory.

Silver Creek will vie for its third consecutive Class C title next month, and has aspirations of becoming the first Section 6 team from the classification to win the Far West Regional.

Brennan put games such as Orchard Park on his schedule this year as tests to prepare his squad for the possibility of facing a Section 5 power down the road once again.

“It was a game I wanted and (Or-

chard Park coach) Mr. (Gene) Tundo wanted. I thanked him for giving us the opportunity,” Brennan said. “We just want to play the best. It makes us realize where we are. Our division is pretty tough and scheduling outside the division gives us a better idea of how good our team really is.”

Through the start of the season, Silver Creek has been extremely good.

The Black Knights moved to 9-0 on the season with a 26-2 win over Lewiston-Porter on Monday. It was the seventh double digit victory for the team, as the Knights won their first nine games by an average of 14 goals per night. For the year, Silver Creek has averaged just under 21

goals per contest while allowing 10 or more goals only twice.

Brennan said he hopes the lessons learned from overtaking OP can pay dividends when playoffs begin.

“We learned how to play together as a team. Saturday’s game brought us together,” he said. “I’m very proud of the boys, but now is the time to keep up the hard work. We keep telling them it will pay off in the end.”

Silver Creek had a full slate of scheduled games coming up in the next week as the regular season winds down, including a home match with Niagara-Wheatfield on Friday before traveling to Lake Shore for a Saturday afternoon contest.

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Westfield Rises To Top Of Division 3 Against The Odds Originally ran on May 19, 2011

Westfield’s Austin Alonge makes a stop behind the plate. (Photo by Scott Eddy)

By Scott Eddy Star Sports Editor

Westfield’s varsity baseball squad has done its share of defying odds thus far this spring.

A year ago at this time, the Wolverines had started the season at 0-9 as part of a disappointing season on the diamond. Longtime head coach Doug Kaltenbach suffered a much more daunting setback three months ago.

In early February, Kaltenbach nearly severed his left hand at the wrist when his sleeve became enwrapped in an electric saw he was using to cut molding. Emergency responders had to react quickly to save his life after an extreme loss of blood.

After several procedures including a seven-hour surgery to repair his hand, doctors suggested that he may not be able to coach this season.

“It was questionable if I was going to be around, period,” Kaltenbach said.

Fast forward to mid-May, and not only has Kaltenbach been in the dugout all season, but his Wolverines entered the week undefeated in Division 3 play. Westfield split with Maple Grove (7-4, 9-4) in Bemus Monday to move to 9-1, 10-2 for the season, still atop the division and controlling its ability to win the divisional championship.

Westfield has been productive in all facets of the game. A strong defense has averaged just one error per game thus far, the team has benefitted from a deep pitching staff, and the offense has shown a propensity for the long ball.

“I’ve never had a team hit like this year,” Kaltenbach said. “We have 17 home runs so far and I don’t think we’ve had 17 home runs in the last 10 years combined.”

Westfield’s roster has produced with a lineup full of juniors and seniors who gained much experience during last year’s down campaign.

“There’s only 11 players on the team, so they all play and have a role,” Kaltenbach said.

Senior Garrett Rammelt takes command of the outfield and the lineup as

the centerfielder and leadoff man, while classmate Alex Underwood has had his on-base percentage hover near .700 out of the twohole according to his coach.

Recently, senior Josh Warner went on a 10-for-10 hit streak at the plate, and junior Austin Alonge has thrown out 17 base stealers from behind the plate and is what his coach calls the best catcher in the area this year. Senior Bryan Rodriguez bats fifth in the order and plays solid defense at third base, while juniors Bubba Leone and Tyler Wright have provided a spark on the mound and at first base respectively.

The season for shortstop Dillon Kawski represents his team’s underdog nature well – he dislocated his knee cap while swinging at a pitch in the second game of the year.

After being told he might be out for the season, Kawski returned three weeks later.

“He’s been a real inspiration on defense,” Kaltenbach said.

“He’s inspired the other guys.

He worked so hard to get back and he’s been a dynamite shortstop for us.”

In recent days, Westfield has taken down perennial Division 3 frontrunners Pine Valley and North Collins.

Because of the set-up of the division this season, Westfield typically sees the number one starting pitcher for each opponent. Thus far, it hasn’t mattered as the Wolverines have been able to turn away nearly all divisional opposition.

“Because we are a C school playing down, we constantly see number one pitchers because the other teams get more (playoff seeding power) points if they beat us,” Kaltenbach said. “Regardless of what our record is, we’re always going to see other team’s top pitchers.”

It’s the type of schedule last year’s team would have struggled with. This year, though, a roster comprised of mostly the same players has improved by leaps and bounds.

“The improvement is 100 percent,” Kaltenbach said.

“The guys have grown up.

They don’t let the little things bother them anymore.”

Westfield will be seeded in the Class C playoffs when

the post-season begins in another week. Though the Wolverines will see a new crop of competition in the playoffs, the strong regular season thus far has the team eyeing bigger goals.

“Our goals start with winning the championship of the division. Now with only one week left, we’re looking at sectionals a bit,” Kaltenbach said. “There are two great teams there in Frewsburg and Cattaraugus, but I don’t think my guys are intimidated.”

Not many could have predicted Westfield would be in such a situation just a few short months ago. Not only was their ability to rise from the bottom to the top of the division a question, but for awhile it appeared as though their coach wouldn’t be able to remain with the team.

With his surgery taking place on Feb. 9 and the season beginning with practices on March 1, Kaltenbach wasn’t supposed to be making his 24th season in the dugout a reality.

His injury has left him without the ability to swing a bat or do several other baseball related activities and made many everyday chores difficult or impossible. Things have been a bit easier, though, with the help of his players.

“They’ve been awesome with me. It’s like I have 11 sons right now,” Kaltenbach said.

“They help out with everything. It was very questionable if I was going to be able to come back. It has put everything in perspective.”

Kaltenbach remains involved in extensive therapy, working for two and half hours every other day before rushing back to the baseball field for practice or games. Stepping aside from baseball, though, hasn’t been an option.

Westfield’s success through the last week of the schedule has just made this unlikely season all the more satisfying.

“It’s been without question my most fulfilling year,” he said. “We were undefeated three years ago, 17-0 and number one in the state, but this has been special because of everything we’ve been through. The winning is just extra gravy. It’s been a wonderful experience.”

Roll Into Fitness With The Babes Of Wrath Local Roller Derby League announces January Fitness & Basic Skating Skills Program

Contributed Article LeeAnn Conti

Chautauqua County Roller Derby's Babes of Wrath invite women, ages 18 and up, to supercharge their New Year's fitness resolutions with 8 boot camp sessions.

Two nights a week for the month of January, the Babes of

Wrath will provide a challenging fitness regimen, endurance training, and teach basic roller skating skills.

Much of the training will be off-skates, so previous skating skills are not required. If you're curious about Roller Derby, looking for an intense workout, and tired of treadmills, the Babes of Wrath have the answer!

Sessions are Wednesdays (8-10 p.m.) and Sundays (7-9 p.m.) starting Wednesday, Jan. 4 at Sharp's Russell Roller Rink on Route 62 in Russell, Pa. The program costs $45. Child care and carpooling are included. Call 716-320-0526 or visit www.babesofwrath.com for more information.

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Marauders Start Out Strong Originally ran on January 13, 2011

By Dusten Rader Star Staff Writer

The Dunkirk Marauders CCAA Division 1 boys basketball team is off to a great start this season with an undefeated league record of 4-0.

Part of the team's success is due to great leadership from Coach Jerome Moss and the experienced members of the team. Be it a league game, scrimmage or practice the coach and the players are at their best.

“Never say a game doesn't matter,” said Moss. “Every game you play matters and that is the attitude you have to bring every time we come out on the floor.”

The second part of the equation includes the talent on the team. The team's leaders include Vinny Bomasuto, Kevin Holmes, AJ McCall and Brendon Gibbons. Bomasuto and Holmes have been leading many of the games in scoring.

“It's not a one man show this is an entire team,” said Moss.

“What's working here is that we do play together and that's the key to whole thing. We can respond to each other very well, we practice hard and work out every day. We never slack off so that we can come out and play an entire game of basketball.”

In a non league game against Maritime Charter on Thursday Jan. 6 the Marauders demonstrated their superiority once again by achieving a 59 to 36 victory. In league action

the Marauders took on Gowanda and earned a SCORE victory over the Panthers.

“Our guys came out and got it done,” said Moss. “We were looking forward to playing against Gowanda as well as everyone else in the league.

We look at everyone in the league equally and we're going to take them on one at a time.”

Last year the Marauders made it to the playoffs and managed to win their first home game before being taken down by the Olean Huskies. In order to make it back to the playoffs for another shot at the title the team will have to continue playing hard according to Moss.

“In order to get back to the playoffs we're going to have to continue to play the way we are right now,” said Moss.

“Our goal is obviously to win the division and go as deep

into the playoffs as we can. In order to make that happen we have to make teams play our way.”

However, the road to the playoffs won't be easy an easy one. The Marauders will have to face off against Fredonia who is also undefeated in the league and the Huskies who defeated the Marauders in the quarterfinals last year with a score of 71 to 24.

The Marauders' next task is to face off against the Falconer Golden Falcons on Thursday Jan. 13 at 7:30 in Falconer. The true test will come during the matches against Fredonia on Jan. 19 and Olean on Jan. 21.

“I think we're improving every day,” said Moss. “We've been able to adjust to all the different teams we play against and that's been a big improvement for us.”

Red Hot Red Raiders Host Lockport In AA Quarterfinals Originally ran on October 20, 2011

By Chris Winkler Star Sports Editor

After Jamestown’s Week 2 loss to Orchard Park, the Red Raiders knew they had an uphill climb the rest of the season if they wanted to be in position to play for the sectional title.

Five weeks later, arguably the hottest team in all of Section VI certainly has fans looking forward to a possible rematch.

“As much as I hate losing,” head coach Tom Langworthy said. “We learned a lot from that game. We sat on the field after (the game) and talked about the positives and about how we had to earn respect. Everyone nodded their head in agreement and that’s really been the defining moment of our season.”

It sure has. The Red Raiders have dominated since, winning five in a row by an average margin of nearly 40 points. The closest game in that stretch was last week’s 40-13 thumping of defending champion Clarence in a massive game that decided who got homefield advantage this week.

That of course went to the Red Raiders, who will host Lockport (4-3, 3-2 AA North) who will have to make the near two-hour trip down south to take on Jamestown.

“It means a lot (to be home),” Langworthy said.

“That trip down from Buffalo is a task and we take pride in making sure they have a bad experience on the football field. We hope they have a great time in our town and at our school, but those 48 minutes on the field is ours.

“Between the stadium, the

lights and the band all going, what high school kid wouldn’t be intimidated?”

Don’t sleep on the Lions, though, as Langworthy said.

Ezra Nwachukwu, a talented defensive back who intercepted three passes last week — two for touchdowns — now has 10 on the season.

“They’re a dangerous team,” Langworthy said. “They run a spread offense, have a good QB and they’re going to come down here and give us their best game.”

Interesting while Nwachukwu might be the best cornerback in the league, Jamestown is led by arguably the best wide receiver in the league. Jake Dwaileebe had a monster season this season, catching 29 passes for 472 yards and six touchdowns.

He also ran for two scores.

But, the balance of the Jamestown offense has made the Red Raiders unstoppable.

Running back Spencer DeCinque ran for nearly 1,000 yards and had 11 touchdowns. Ben Whitney, the star linebacker, also ran for six touchdowns. And to back it up, senior speedster Jacob Gullo also ran for four touchdowns.

“It’s really been the execution by our players,” Langworthy said about the offensive balance. “The run sets up our pass and vice versa. Right now, it’s an offense that all of our players are comfortable with and that can make for some big plays.”

However, Jamestown will be without their starting quarterback Dennis Drew for the second straight week due to a suspension. His replacement Zach Panebianco, a freshman, did a remarkable job against Clarence. He completed 9-of-16 passes for 83 yards and a touchdown

pass to Dwaileebe.

“We’re looking forward to Friday,” Langworthy said.

“There’s no looking ahead right now, but obviously our goal is to play at Ralph Wilson Stadium (for the sectional championship).”

Elsewhere in Class AA Orchard Park (7-0), the No. 4 team in the state seems fairly determined to avenge last season’s loss in the championship to Clarence.

They did so by pounding the Red Devils 44-13 two weeks ago and in doing so, clinched the top spot in AA South.

Now, the Quakers will look to get back to the state playoffs for the first time since 2008 when they went 13-0 and beat Monroe-Woodbury in the state finals.

This year’s team hasn’t been held under 30 points and its closest game was a 17-point win over Jamestown.

So, they’ll start with Niagara-Wheatfield (2-5) Friday night.

If they were to win, they’ll get the winner of Clarence and Niagara Falls in the semifinals. Clarence crushed Niagara Falls 35-0, but that was in Week 3 and was at Clarence. This time, Niagara Falls will be home because they are the higher seed (No. 2 in AA North) and the Wolverines have yet to lose at home this season (4-0).

The usual South division domination might be halted in the other quarterfinal game, though, where Lancaster will travel to Kenmore West. The Blue Devils (6-1) have won six in a row since losing their opener to Orchard Park and have done so by routing teams. In those wins, they weren’t held under 27 points and their closest game was a 49-31 win over Niagara Falls.

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2011: The Year In Review

Chris Winkler COMMENTARY

Hard to believe another year is behind us, but 2011 has officially come and gone.

Like most things in life, the end of the year gives you a chance to reflect on what happened over the last 365 days. In my case, sports offer the best perspective. I’ll look In at a day on the calendar a we few months later and know ur exactly what I was thinking…

January is fun, always is. Wes Byrum just kicked a 19-yard asy field goal to lead Cam Newton ave and the Auburn Tigers to the BCS National Championship. he Too bad, Oregon had tied it o two minutes earlier. Overtime the would have been fun. a Novak Djokovic is destroying Andy Murray in the s to Australian Open final — yes r I’m actually awake for the 4 ay a.m. start, always am too. Is The this some foreshadowing for the Djokovic’s 2011 season? on A week later, the upstart 1. Green Bay Packers have verycapped off an incredible n postseason run with a 31-25 er- win over the Steelers to win nd Super Bowl XLV. How did Ben ent Roethlisberger not go Ben Roethlisberger and lead a finalminute touchdown drive?

The newly-formed 68-team March Madness is right around the corner, though, my favorite three weeks of the year.

Morehead State knocks off Louisville in one of the first games of the tournament because Demonte Harper o drilled a three in the final seconds. Little-known d Virginia Commonwealth has just crushed USC, Georgeh town, and Purdue (noticing a theme?) before getting to the ” Final Four. VCU and Butler in the Final Four? Finally a mid-major could win it all.

No. What’s that? Butler is shootge ing under 20 percent? Ugh, another title for Jim Calhoun e. and Connecticut. the But baseball is right around ks the corner in April. Tiger hed Woods is in contention at The Masters. Rory McIlok roy is blowing a large lead. ay- But, some guy named Charl e Schwartzel just won?

0 Easter Sunday and the Sabres ury lead the Philadelphia Flyers late in the third period of en Game Six. Moving on to the its next round for sure. int Two days later — CRAP. The calendar has turned to a- May, though, and the Phillies y are off to a great start, leading the NL East. Surely, they are get the team to beat. In the NBA, d the Dallas Mavericks just swept the Lakers. The end of i- an era, perhaps? was Ah yes, the French - Open, the bizarre tennis alls lover that is me is back are because my beloved Fed AA Express is in the French s Open Final. Ugh, Rafael his Nadal, again?

The United States Men’s Soccer Team, though, ted is back on the world stage at the Gold Cup. - It’s Panama, Guadeloupe (Guade-freakingils loupe!) and Mexico — w they’ll be fine.

How can you not beat e Panama? Well, manager . In Bob Bradley is gone. held The women’s team will put American soccer back on top, though, not to worry.

The play of the year, Rochester-native Abby Wambach heads home a game-tying goal against Brazil in literally the final seconds of the last overtime period — I know, I know, nobody likes or understands soccer, but too bad because I do. Later, they win in penalty kicks. On to the semi-finals, nobody is beating this team!

Well, nobody besides Japan, who probably couldn’t have lost to the Spanish men.

Djokovic is off burying people at Wimbledon, though.

He just won his second major and moved his record to 50-1.

50-1. Seriously, 50-1.

Hey, it’s July 25. The NFL lockout is over. Re-new those season tickets.

August. Football camp. Forget about the proverbial dog days.

Keegan Bradley (I’m the only one who actually knows who he is) is in an insanely exciting finish on the final day of the PGA Championship. Somehow, a leaderboard of Bradley, Jason Dufner, Anders Hansen and Robert Karlsson isn’t exciting anyone else.

September, the St. Louis Cardinals are coming out of nowhere. I hope the Phillies don’t play them in the playoffs.

A few days earlier and Djokovic has won his third major. He’s 66-2. He’s won seven titles besides the three majors. It’s the single greatest season in tennis history and he’s doing it in the era of Federer and Nadal. It’s arguably the single-greatest individual season in the history of sports. But it’s tennis, so nobody cares Regardless, the Bills destroy the Chiefs — Super Bowl, here we come. The Bills escape the Raiders — 2-0, Super Bowl. The Bills beat the Patriots! Wait — can we actually go to the Super Bowl?

OK, the bleeping Cardinals take out the Phillies. But the Bills are 5-2 on Halloween!!!

Playoffs!!! Super Bowl!!

0-for-November. Month can’t go quick enough, where’s the snow? Maybe they can still get Andrew Luck It’s Dec. 1 and nobody has noticed the NBA hasn’t started yet. The Sabres can’t figure out how to win to save their lives. The St. Bonaventure Bonnies are losing players just as often as games and now, Christmas Eve, the Bills still haven’t won a game since October.

The Tebow — cough Christmas — miracle has made its way through Buffalo. Alert the presses, the Bills have won a game…

My sportsman of the year is Djokovic and my moment of the year is Wambach’s goal. I’d be curious of your opinions. E-mail them to me at chris.winkler@Maytumcompany.com or tweet me at @ChrisWinklerCS. Have a great New Year everyone.

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Oliver Following In Father’s Footsteps

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Originally ran on August 11, 2011

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 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,

Dejai Oliver grew up the son of a major leaguer and has dreams of reaching the majors himself, starting with his rookie season in Jamestown.

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 Marlins surpassed what had previously been Oliver’s favorite baseball memory – pitching his high school team to a state championship with a perfect game on the mound.

“That’s up there with draft day,” he smiled. “Performance-wise on the field, that’s got to be my favorite memory, but my favorite baseball memory has to be getting drafted this year.”

Oliver struck out 91 batters this year in 78 innings for Seminole State, walking only 30. He made his Jamestown debut on July 22 at Batavia and has since posted a 1-1 record with a 4.02 ERA for the Jammers, striking out 17 in 15.2 innings of work. The jump from junior college ball has presented a much different atmosphere, especially pitching in front of 7,000 fans last month in Staten Island.

“That was phenomenal,” Oliver said. “It was an adrenaline rush walking out on the mount seeing all the fans up in the stands. It was something you don’t get out of junior college, families show up and that’s about it. That was the biggest crowd I’ve ever played in front of and it was

cool to feed off that energy.”

Oliver worked his best outing 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.”

Halloween Over, But Ghosts Of Season’s Past Linger For Bills

By Chris Winkler Star Sports Editor

Trick or treat.

The Bills are in first place as the calendar flips to November?

Certainly some sort of trick — and a cruel one at that.

But no, it’s true, with the Bills 23-0 win over the Washington Redskins last Sunday and the New England Patriots loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Buffalo Bills — on the strength of a tiebreaker, but who cares — took over first place in the AFC East.

But, if you haven’t had enough Halloween and want one more horror story, look no further than this next paragraph.

The Bills are tied with New England at 5-2, with the Jets a game back at 4-3. The Jets are coming to town for an important Week 9 showdown. If you think this sounds familiar, it’s not just your mind relapsing from all the Halloween sequels you watched last weekend, it actually happened three years ago.

It was 2008 and the Jets won, starting a stunning free-for-all that saw the Bills win just two of their final 10 games.

Even Mike Myers is running as far away as he can from that tale.

OK, these Bills are a different team, and to be honest, even

more so are the Jets.

New York had Eric Mangini as their head coach and some guy named Brett Favre as their quarterback. Mark Sanchez was still in college, Rex Ryan was running his mouth in Baltimore and Plaxico Burress hadn’t even gone to prison yet.

As for the Bills, Fred Jackson and George Wilson were little used backups to big-name top 15 picks Marshawn Lynch and Donte Whitner, respectively. (On a side note, boy did Dick Jauron really not have an eye for talent.)

Regardless, the soon-to-be box office hit of the Bills trying to end a playoff drought will get a sequel this weekend, albeit with a new cast.

Bias aside, it’s hard not to like Buffalo’s chances. The battered defense pitched its first shutout since Dec. 17, 2006 and did so without supposedly their two best pass rushers Kyle Williams and Shawne Merriman.

Well, so much for that theory.

Buffalo racked up nine sacks and did so behind rookie Marcell Dareus. The No. 3 overall pick was moved from the end spot to the nose tackle (in place of Williams) and wound up reeking havoc all day long. With his pressure up the middle, ends Spencer Johnson and Dwan Edwards virtually had career days. The three-man

line combined for five sacks.

Outside linebackers Chris Kelsay and Arthur Moats also had sacks, and Moats looked tremendous off the edge all day long, filling in for the Merriman, who is out for the year.

To top it off, free safety Jairus Byrd had a Troy Polamaluesque day with a beautiful blitzing sack and an acrobatic interception. Meanwhile, Wilson continued to be the anchor of the defense, chipping in with a terrific interception and nine more tackles.

Wilson is now third in the NFL in tackles and earned the praise of NBC’s — and former New England safety — Rodney Harrison, who went as far to call Wilson the league’s Defensive Player of the Year, “as of right now.”

Amazing what a week can do, but don’t forget the Washington Redskis aren’t very good, to put it bluntly. They also were missing five starters on their offense, including two on the line that looked so woeful.

Also, running back Tim Hightower, receiver Santana Moss and tight end Chris Cooley, who are easily their top three offensive weapons, were missing. And oh yea, starting quarterback John Beck was the backup three weeks ago.

So take it for what it’s worth: a great defensive performance

versus a really bad team.

I’m still happy if this defense can settle somewhere in between this dominant shutout and the no-pressure, no-coverage, Swiss cheese defense we saw the previous four games.

And that defense will need to be much better if this team wants a shot at the playoffs.

Right now, the Bills are the No. 2 seed, but come on its Week 9.

What’s most concerning is the depth in the AFC. Of possible wild card teams, there are three 5-2 teams. Remember, only two make the playoffs. In addition, the Jets, Tennessee Titans, San Diego Chargers and Oakland Raiders are at 4-3. Thus, for six playoff spots, 11 teams are separated by just one game.

Of course, the Bills play the Jets twice, so that one game lead legitimately means nothing. And with a return trip to the New Meadowlands in three weeks, I’d say calling this game falls under the category of must-win, although, technically, they really are.

Maybe this time around, though, the Bills can exorcise some their demons from the past. Regardless, home games with playoff implications haven’t come around very often in the past decade.

And for us fans, that’s really the best treat of all.

Frigid Fun For All at the Polar Bear Swim

On Sunday, January 8, 2012 the 11th Annual Silver Creek Polar Bear Swim for charity will take place at the Firehouse on the Lake (Firemen’s Club), 23 Jackson Street in the Village of Silver Creek. The charities benefiting from this event will be Variety Kids Telethon (Women & Children’s Hospital & many other causes), the Silver Creek Emergency Squad, Sunset Bay Volunteer Fire Department and the Silver Creek Food Pantry.

Swimmers are wanted to brave

the icy waters of Lake Erie for a quick dip. Swimmers also win prizes for best costumes so get creative! In years past Pirates, Vikings, Elvis Presley and the Bud Light Girls (actually guys) have taken the plunge. Money is raised through pledges and other activities throughout the day.

A chili cook-off among local restaurants will also bring in additional donations.

For the non-swimmers there is plenty to keep you amused. The

Boneshakers Blues Band will be on stage performing Classic Rock, Blues and R&B from 2-5pm. This is one band that will get you dancing to their upbeat sounds combined with guitars, horns, keyboard, drums, flute and harmonica to name a few. In addition there will be a Chinese auction, fantasy black jack and other fun surprises. A full bar and food will be available all day. There is no admission fee for spectators but a donation of non-perishable food, cleaning supplies, paper products, diapers

and health & beauty aids is requested for the Food Pantry.

Businesses are welcome to donate gift certificates or other items and cash donations are always welcome!

Last year close to $15,000 was raised for the aforementioned charities with over 75 swimmers taking the plunge.

To receive a swimming pledge sheet, or to donate a Chinese Auction item, call 716-9343775. Forms may be requested via email at pforge@verizon.net.

Golf

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Golf

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TEEING OFF

Sleep your way to a better swing It makes sense that sleep is important to our well-being because we spend a third of our lives doing it. But does it do more than just recharge our batteries?

Dr. Jan Born of Germany’s University of Lubeck has proved that sleep helps the brain decide what to keep and what to forget: “Our results show that memory consolidation during sleep involves a basic selection process that determines which of the many pieces of the day’s information is sent to longterm storage. Our findings also indicate that information relevant for future demands is selected foremost for storage.”

This consolidating-by-tagging process is the same for motor learning like your golf swing (called procedural learning) as it is for declarative memory composed of facts and word meanings. Each day, you take in a huge amount of both kinds of information, and your brain marks the experiences you deem important. During sleep the tagged information is shuttled from the pre-frontal cortex to your hippocampus, where it consolidates into the chosen memories. Dr. Born posits that tagging is improved when the person knows the information will be needed in the near future — in other words, importance increases tagging.

So to learn your golf swing best, you must designate the experience as important and then sleep on it.

I ask my students to write down the important elements of their lessons with the realization that they will use the lesson as an important part of swing reconstruction, and the sooner they have it in place, the sooner their swing will be complete.

They place this bullet point list next to their bed and read it over before turning out the lights.

IT’S GOOD FOR YOUR GAME

BIRDIES AND BOGEYS

A model swing: After impact This is the eighth in a series of 11 key swing positions that allow you to match your own swing to a standard model to see how it stacks up.

The model assumes a right-handed golfer who is hitting a straight shot.

Position 8: Both arms straight There is only one time in the golf swing where both arms are straight, and that occurs just after impact when the shaft is parallel to the target line. As you pose in the mirror, this is what you should see: The right shoulder is under the chin, the spine reaches its maximum tilt away from the target and the left shoulder is even with the left ear. Almost all the weight is on the front leg with your head rotated so you look over the ball as it leaves. The back heel is off the ground and the foot is beginning to turn up onto the toe, but is still on its inner rim.

The guiding theme here is to allow momentum to straighten both

arms. By doing so you ABOUT THE WRITER minimize the Dr. T.J. Tomasi is destructive a teaching force of maprofessional nipulation. in Port St. Lucie, Fla. This poVisit his sition is website at instructive tjtomasi.com. even though the ball is gone because it testifies to either excellence or malfeasance at impact — get the swing right here and excellence reverberates back through impact.

Studies show that the average rate of rotation of a PGA Tour player’s lead forearm and wrist at impact is 2,000 degrees per second, a rate that allows the toe of the club to point toward the sky when both arms are straight. This position is a signal that the correct amount of forearm rotation has occurred — if the toe of the club points anywhere else, something is wrong.

Case closed The Canadian doctor who treated Tiger Woods has avoided going to prison. Dr. Anthony Galea pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Buffalo, N.Y., last July to smuggling drugs into the U.S. to treat injured athletes.

The FBI questioned many superstars, including Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriquez.

Despite the fact that Galea visited Tiger’s home in Florida on four occasions, Woods was never questioned.

Galea was sentenced last week to time served.

Tiger’s on the team Tiger Woods left Stanford in 1996 in a huff without graduating because of a dispute with NCAA rules. While still at Stanford, Tiger had dinner with Arnold Palmer, who naturally picked up the $25 dinner tab. The NCAA went ballistic, sending a letter of sanction and demanding that Tiger make this violation right by reimbursing the King. In a “good-for-him” move, Tiger told them to shove it and turned pro.

Now Tiger is going to coach his alma mater in the Fiesta Bowl against Oklahoma State — well, almost. Woods will be an honorary captain for the Stanford Cardinal. It seems he and the head football coach, David Shaw, took a course together before Woods bagged Stanford. There’s nothing like a course in Portuguese studies to promote male bonding.

“We go way back,” Woods said. “It’s neat to be able to come back and help him any way that I can.”

Finesse takes the prize

Sans excess rotation of his forearms, the toe of Lee Westwood’s club points toward the sky, as it should, just after impact.

Nick Watney demonstrates the full extension of his arms caused by momentum and non-manipulation. He’s not trying to do anything during impact, so momentum is his friend.

GOLF BY THE NUMBERS

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Overclubbing

Using a club that will hit the ball farther than necessary. This actually is not a bad idea for medium to high handicaps, who most often underclub and wind up short of the target. Try overclubbing during your next round to see how many times you land pin high.

Hitting the heights Here’s a question you can have some fun with: Which club hits the highest shot? I’ll give you three choices: (a) the driver, (b) the wedge, (c) the 6-iron.

According to Trackman radar technology, the answer is they all reach about the same maximum height (plus or minus a few feet), as do all your other full-swing clubs. Here is the full chart, based on PGA Tour averages: Club Driver 3-wood 5-wood Hybrid 3-iron 4-iron 5-iron 6-iron 7-iron 8-iron 9-iron Pitching wedge

THE GOLF DOCTOR

Maximum height (in meters) 28 27 28 27 25 26 28 27 29 28 27 27

Luke Donald is Player of the Year on the PGA Tour despite winning only two times in 2011. He led the money list and finished No. 1 in the Vardon Cup scoring, so he earned his title with stellar play. He beat out Keegan Bradley, Bill Haas, Webb Simpson and Nick Watney — not exactly a murderer’s row, but good players all. Donald’s win was only the fifth time in the last 20 years that the PGA Tour Player of the Year did not win a major.

Donald’s a nice respite from the bomb and gouge power guys like Bubba Watson who look bad and score well; Donald looks good and scores well. By his own admission he’s a finesse player, more like average folk than a superhero.

“I think in the last 10 or 20 years, the power game has really taken control of golf,” says Donald. “But I think I’ve been a little bit of a breath of fresh air knowing that’s not the only way you can be successful.

Through a good short game, good putting, managing your game, you can be successful in other ways.”

16 is sweet

Sixteen-year-old Lexi Thompson won the Dubai Ladies Masters by four shots, finishing off the field with a neat 5-under 67. That’s a dandy followup to her victory in September when she became the youngest winner of an LPGA tournament by capturing the Navistar LPGA Classic.

Former phenom Michelle Wie was five shots shy at the start of the day in Dubai, but was left in the dust by Thompson’s 67. She faded to a tie for 12th with a 72. Wie, now 22, has won twice in her six years on tour, while Thompson has won twice in four months.

Wie was groomed to be a superstar, but in the rush to cash in, her father forgot one thing: Wie didn’t stop along the way to learn how to win. We know Lexi is a winner, not because some publicist says she’s a cinch to win, but because she actually wins.

DRILLS FOR SKILLS

Longer shaft isn’t always better Go with the flow from start to finish There is no question that the longer your driver is, the longer you’ll hit the ball, but there is a tradeoff. If your driver’s shaft is too long, you’ll miss the center of the clubface, creating two problems: (1) loss of distance, and (2) unexpected curve of the ball.

As soon as you miss the center, your clubhead twists, and the energy wasted in twisting is no longer available to the ball, so contact is inefficient. Plus, when you hit the ball on the toe (hook) or heel (slice), the ball curves, and since this curve is unanticipated, it can’t be good.

When Tiger Woods won the U.S. Amateur in 1996, he used a 43.5-inch Cobra driver with a 130-gram steel shaft.

Exactly how long his driver is today he’s not saying, but writer James Achenbach reports the length is 45.25 inches, up one-half inch from the 44.75-inch club he

used most of last year.

Why did Tiger wait so long to go long? In 1996, the big-headed drivers didn’t exist, nor did lightweight steel shafts. Smaller heads make center contact more difficult, and long shafts are heavier shafts, which can’t be swung as fast. Today Tiger is swinging considerably better than last year and so he finds the center of the face much more consistently, allowing him to go longer to get longer.

What about you — how do you find what length is best for you? Arrange to try out three driver lengths: 45 inches, 46 inches and 47 inches. Hit 10 balls with each one, including your own. Do this on two different days and keep a record with face tape. The tape that reveals the most centered pattern will be on the club with your best length.

Swinging to a position that is well past the impact zone with no attempt to force your club to the ball will promote the feeling that your swing is one flowing motion from start to finish. Don’t force yourself into the finish position, but focus on allowing the momentum of your swinging motion to carry your body and club into a full follow-through.

This drill will help you swing

through impact, not to impact. Place a piece of tissue paper over your ball and anchor it with tees so it won’t blow away. You should not be able to see the ball because the tissue paper covers it.

Now swing through the tissue paper and into a full finish position. The paper will fly and so will the ball. Your swing should feel longer, and as a result you will reset your time IQ to accommodate this longer time frame.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Tiger’s work ethic has always been tremendous, and his mind-set, as well. … I think Rory (McIlroy) has more pure talent.”

— Luke Donald

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Ironmen Begin Training Camp, New Era In Jamestown Originally ran on August 25, 2011

By Chris Winkler Star Sports Editor

With a new owner and a new head coach, the brand new Jamestown Ironmen took to the DFT Communication Arena A ice for the first ever Tuesday for the start of training camp as the team prepares for it’s inaugural season in the North American Hockey League.

The change from Jets to the Ironmen this past offseason was another move in the revolving lineage of Jamestown hockey, but is one Jamestown Savings Bank Arena General Manager Mike Ferguson sees as an excellent opportunity.

“We’ve made it clear our goal was to get the NAHL to Jamestown and it got here quicker than we thought,” Ferguson said. “It’s an incredible opportunity and we’re really excited to bring this level of hockey and the entertainment value it offers to the area.”

The NAHL is a tier II junior hockey league, with teams located predominantly in the western part of the United States. The United States Hockey League is the only other junior league in the United States rated higher than the NAHL. Ferguson said that the opportunity this league presents is the highest level of hockey Jamestown could go.

New owner Kenji Yamada relocated the franchise from Trenton, Mich. (outside of Detroit) known formerly as the Motor City Metal Jackets, to Jamestown just three months ago.

The move marked a monumental day for both the city of Jamestown and the NAHL itself, as the Ironmen became the first east coast team in the 28-team league.

“This is a team with long-term viability in a league that is entering its 36th season,” Ferguson said. “Our owner loves Jamestown and is committed to staying here.”

The commitment level of both Yamada and the Jamestown Savings Bank Arena has certainly been palpable. In addition to the obvious relocating of the franchise, the Arena has undergone a facelift, including a $62,000

locker room improvement. Also with the late relocation — the team wasn’t announced to be moving to Jamestown until May 20 — Ferguson has had to do everything from finding a mascot to attracting new sponsors.

“All of the things we usually do in a year, we’ve had to do in such a short period of time,” Ferguson said.

Short indeed, as the team will open their season at the Chicago Hitmen, Friday, Sept. 9, just a mere two weeks away.

Most importantly, though, the on-ice product will be better, arguably the best the area has ever seen. The league serves as a primary feeding pool to all levels of college hockey.

Many of these players — some of whom are still in high school — will go on to play NCAA hockey. And, with the abundance of quality programs in the northeast area of the United States, Jamestown will quickly become a major hotspot for college scouts.

“It’s really been a blessing to local colleges,” Ferguson said. “Instead of sending a coach out to the Midwest to scout players, they’ll be able to scout more often at a location much closer to their school. These games are going to be loaded with college scouts.”

With the area attracting bigger and better hockey in recent years, such as hosting exhibi-

tion games for the 2011 World Junior Hockey Championships, Ferguson said it’s important for the public to understand the level of hockey the Ironmen and the NAHL will bring. He also said it’s an opportunity for local businesses to get great entertainment value “These are the future stars of the NHL, and they’ll be playing in Jamestown,” Ferguson said.

Schedule Concerns Of course, there are some challenges the new organization will have to face. Most importantly, of the 28 teams in the league, only five — including the Ironmen — reside in the Eastern Time zone. The other four are the Kalamazoo Jr. K-Wings, Michigan Warriors, Port Huron Fighting Falcons and Traverse City North Stars. Thus the four division rivals of the Ironmen all reside in the state of Michigan.

“The biggest challenge will be the travelling,” Ferguson said. “It’s going to costly for the team to travel so much, but we were fortunate enough to be placed in the North Division.”

Thankfully, the Ironmen will not be on the road against the league’s westernmost teams this year. The league has six west coast teams; three in Alaska, and one each in British Columbia, Washington and Northern California.

Their furthest trip of the year will be a trip to Minnesota in mid-September for four games

against several western-based teams.

In fact, the Ironmen will not play their first game at the Jamestown Savings Bank Arena until Oct. 7, their 11th game of the season.

“We wanted a long road trip to start the season,” Ferguson said. “We think it gives our fans a little bit longer to concentrate on the end of their summers and when the team returns home, I know our fans will be ready.”

Ferguson also said season ticket sales are ahead of where they were in previous years, and also expects the numbers to rise as the season draws near.

For more information on the league and the Jamestown Ironmen, go online at www.nahl.com.

New Staff Even though hockey will still be played at the Jamestown Savings Bank Arena, it’s important to note this will be a completely different team taking the ice. Everything from the head coach on down to the play-by-play announcer will be different, and obviously, so too, will the players.

And although the team has simply been relocated, the team will largely resemble an expansion team.

Taking the reigns as head coach will be Dan Daikawa. Daikawa played college hockey at the University of Miami from 1991-1993 before He playing professionally in Japan and throughout Europe for an 11-year career. He was also a member of the 1998 Japanese Olympic Hockey team.

For the last four years, he has coached the Miami of Ohio’s club hockey. In edition, he will serve as the team’s General Manager.

Daikawa will also have Yugi Iwamoto and Seth Wolfe alongside on the bench. Iwamoto will serve as the team’s assistant coach and played 20 seasons professionally in Japan.

Wolfe will be the goaltender’s coach and is well familiar with Daikawa, being his goaltender at Miami for two years.

The new staff along with the players — a full roster will be printed along with the team’s season preview coming Sept. 8 — will be on the ice all week and is open to public. Practices start at 9 a.m. and run until noon.

2011-12 NAHL Standings Central Division

GP

W

L

Bismarck Austin Alexandria Aberdeen Minot

29 29 28 31 31

23 16 16 16 4

5 10 10 13 25

Midwest Division

GP

W

L

St. Louis Janesville Coulee Region Springfield Chicago

32 31 30 31 30

24 22 11 12 6

6 6 15 18 23

(Through Dec. 27)

OTL PTS

1 3 2 2 2

47 35 34 34 10

South Division OTL PTS Amarillo

2 3 4 1 1

50 47 26 25 13

Texas Topeka Corpus Christi Odessa Wichita Falls New Mexico

GP

33 32 32 27 29 30 31

W

26 20 19 12 10 10 9

North Division

L

3 6 11 13 15 18 20

OTL PTS

4 6 2 2 4 2 2

Ironmen Open Inaugural Season Friday Night

By Chris Winkler Star Sports Editor

The Jamestown Ironmen will open their 2011-12 season Friday night that will cap an unusual offseason for the entire franchise, top to bottom.

“It’s been an uphill battle in such a short period of time,” head coach Dan Daikawa said. “We’ve had to find billet families for the players, team sponsors, and just a lot of little things that started slow.

But we’ve had everyone in the town fighting for us and in the end everything worked out better than I expected.”

It was just four months ago when owner Kenji Yamada moved then-Motor City Metal Jackets here to Jamestown to become the Ironmen.

A whirlwind offseason from overhauling the Jamestown Savings Bank Arena to putting together a new roster will finally come to an end Friday night when the Ironmen open

their inaugural season in the North American Hockey League with a 7 p.m. date with the Chicago Hitmen, a team that won just nine of their 58 games last season.

Basically comprised of a new roster themselves, the Ironmen will rely on a select few players from last year’s squad, including captain Aaron Scheppelman. A defenseman, Scheppelman had a huge season last year, finishing second on the team with a plus/minus rating of +24, which was also tied for 17th best in the NAHL last year.

“Naming a captain was the question I asked right away,” Daikawa said. “But I sat back and watched the guys and when you have 27 players at camp, somebody has to take control. Aaron was that guy.

He’s not a real vocal guy, but his presence is certainly felt.”

Also returning are assistant captains Jon Smith and Drew Slaton. Smith’s 13 goals, along with forward Anthony Coles

are the leading returning scorers for the Ironmen.

“When I text him (Smith) he’s call everyone on the team and get people organized,” Daikawa said. “He just sort of takes everything and runs with it. He’s even trying to get a bowling league together to give the boys something to do in their free time.”

Slaton scored three goals and had 11 points in 17 games for Motor City last season after coming over in a trade from the St. Louis Bandits in early February.

“He’s (Slaton) the guy in the middle of the room doing situps,” Daikawa said. “All three of these guys (the captains) are different, but they’re the right guys. I kind of wanted a younger guy to bring along as one of the captains, but these three were obvious choices.”

In between the pipes will be goaltender Joe Ballmer, who posted a 9-7-2 record last season in 19 appearances. He had a .900 save percentage and

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a 3.02 goals against average, which led the team.

“Joey is a huge team guy,” Daikawa said. “The boys love him and that trust there with him is huge. He doesn’t have a whole lot of experience, but he’s going to have a big year for us and be the backbone of this defense.”

After playing back-to-back games against the Hitmen Friday and Saturday nights, the Ironmen will play in the NAHL Showcase from Sept. 14-18, where they’ll play four games in Blaine, Minn. From there, they’ll play four more road games before returning to Jamestown for their home opener Oct. 7 against Port Huron.

“Being a coach, my goal is to win a championship,” Daikawa said. “But in order to do that we have to keep getting better every day. So it’s you don’t have to win your first six, but you’re going to have to win your last six and that’s kind of what we’re telling the guys right now.”

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Date Fri, Dec 30 Sat, Dec 31 Sun, Jan 01 Fri, Jan 13 Sat, Jan 14 Fri, Jan 20 Sat, Jan 21 Thu, Feb 02 Fri, Feb 03 Sat, Feb 04 Fri, Feb 10 Sat, Feb 11 Sun, Feb 12 Fri, Feb 17 Sat, Feb 18 Fri, Mar 02 Sat, Mar 03 Fri, Mar 09 Sat, Mar 10

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Game Traverse City North Stars * Traverse City North Stars * Traverse City North Stars * at Janesville Jets at Janesville Jets Port Huron Fighting Falcons * Port Huron Fighting Falcons * Kalamazoo Warriors * Kalamazoo Warriors * Kalamazoo Warriors * at Port Huron Fighting Falcons * at Michigan Warriors * at Kalamazoo Jr. K-Wings * Janesville Jets Janesville Jets Michigan Warriors * Michigan Warriors * Traverse City North Stars * Traverse City North Stars *

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2011-12 Key Dates Feb. 19-21 — NAHL Top Prospects (All-Star Break) II May 1-5 — Robertson Cup * - denotes divisional game † - NAHL Showcase games played in Blaine, Minn.

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Brees Sets Passing Mark, Saints Top Falcons 45-16

By Brett Martel Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — After Drew Brees broke an NFL passing record that stood for nearly three decades, his teammates called on him to make a speech in the Saints’ locker room.

“This record isn’t about one person. There might be just one name that goes in ledger under the record, but it’s really about the team,” Brees told his teammates. “I want everyone to feel a huge part of this, that this record would not have been possible without them.”

It was quite a night for Brees and the Saints — a record and a rout.

Brees set the NFL mark for yards passing in a season, breaking a record Dan Marino held for 27 years, and New Orleans wrapped up the NFC South title with a 45-16 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night.

Brees nearly topped Marino three years ago, finishing with 5,069 yards passing. But that pursuit rang a little hollow because the Saints were 8-8.

This time, Brees’ prolific passing has led New Orleans (12-3) to the playoffs and a legitimate shot at its second Super Bowl in three seasons.

“We all want this (record) very badly,” Brees began, “but it’s all about winning and we know if we just focus on that, all that other stuff will take care of itself.”

Brees threw for 307 yards and four touchdowns, the last a 9-yard strike to Darren Sproles that set the record with 2:51 to go.

It was Brees’ final pass of the game and it gave him 5,087 yards passing — with one game left. Marino finished with 5,084 yards for the Miami Dolphins in 1984.

Minutes after Brees broke the record, Marino offered congratulations on Twitter.

“Great job by such a special player,” Marino wrote.

As Sproles spiked the ball, Brees thrust his

Drew Brees (No. 9) celebrates a touchdown with Darren Sproles (No. 33) as Brees set the all-time single-season passing record by passing Dan Marino. (AP Photo).

fist triumphantly in the air and started walking toward the sideline while the Superdome crowd went wild and his teammates chased him down. Offensive guard Carl Nicks was the first one to get there and tried to lift Brees onto his shoulder, but couldn’t do it as teammates swarmed around.

“If I could have put him on my shoulders and paraded him around the whole stadium I would have done that. He deserves it,” Nicks said. “It’s like a movie, man. Just a movie ending. It’s beautiful. … You could tell by everyone’s reaction after he did it how much people care about that guy. We all love him.”

Brees pushed his touchdown total to 276, moving him ahead of Joe Montana (273) and Vinny Testaverde (275) for ninth on the career list.

The former Purdue star is the first quarterback in NFL history to pass for more than 5,000 yards twice.

Brees’ first scoring pass went for 8 yards to Marques Colston and the second for 9 yards to Jimmy Graham. Graham’s TD catch was

Mavs Drubbed Again As Nuggets Cruise To Win Contributed Article Associated Press

DALLAS — Ty Lawson and the Denver Nuggets opened their season with a performance that sent a clear message to the rest of the NBA. Not about them. About the Dallas Mavericks.

The reigning champions have quickly become a team everyone wants to play. There's no telling which is worse right now, their offense or defense, their conditioning or chemistry, as they were drubbed for a second straight game, losing 115-93 to the Nuggets on Monday night.

Dallas gave up 20 straight points in the second quarter and had a stretch of 14 straight missed shots during a 9:52 drought between baskets.

It was so bad that their player of the game, Sean Williams, threw up when he left the court.

Williams, the 13th and final guy off the bench, was so gassed from scoring 12 points in 11 energetic minutes that he vomited in front of the team's bench. Teammates and owner Mark Cuban laughed, and fans in the area gave a light-hearted standing ovation while an usher mopped up the mess.

Williams wasn't sick, just not quite in game shape because of the lockout. Of course, the way things are going for Dallas, plenty of jokes were made about that being an editorial statement about their performance.

"We look old and slow and out of shape — a bad combination," said Dirk Nowitzki, who scored 20 points and sat out the entire fourth quarter for a second straight game, yet another indication of how bad things are going. "I still think this team has a lot of potential. But we have to turn the corner."

The Mavs trailed by 33 in

the third quarter, a day after being down by 35 in the third quarter against Miami. Counting a pair of preseason games against Oklahoma City, Dallas has been behind by at least 23 points in every game since being crowned champs.

There are plenty of reasons to choose from: an overhaul of their rotation, the shortened training camp and other teams being motivated to take them down.

"We're not comfortable with each other on both ends of the floor," Shawn Marion said.

"We're trying to get acclimated and you can tell it's not flowing the way it should be and there's going to be some bumps."

The challenge for coach Rick Carlisle is finding the right combination of players. He's trying to squeeze in Lamar Odom, Vince Carter and Delonte West to replace Tyson Chandler, J.J. Barea and others, all with little practice time. Carlisle already has seen a lack of trust on defense, and that throws everything else out of whack.

"We're going to recharge tomorrow, have a hell of a practice on Wednesday and then we've got to go up to Oklahoma City and we're going to have to play a lot better," Carlisle said. "I've got a lot of work to do."

The Nuggets hope this was an indication of what they can be like when they have everything clicking, regardless of the foe.

Lawson made 8 of 9 shots in the first half, and finished with 27 points. Andre Miller and Al Harrington each scored 18 points off the bench, and Denver's deep, athletic roster scored on 19 of its 25 possessions in the second quarter.

"We've been jelling real quick," Lawson said. "I knew we'd come out strong. ... That's when we're good, when we get out and run. It's my job to make sure the tempo is fast

and guys are running in those lanes."

Denver made only 12 baskets in the second half, but it hardly mattered. The Nuggets led by 27 at halftime, and stretched it during the third quarter.

"It's way too early to get crazy but it felt good," Nuggets coach George Karl said.

Danilo Gallinari had 15 points and seven rebounds, and Arron Afflalo scored 11.

Dallas was so out of sync that fans were booing before halftime. The jeers came when a turnover near midcourt turned into a three-on-none fast break for Denver. The Nuggets had enjoyed so many easy baskets at that point that they didn't even bother doing anything fancy, with Gallinari softly tossing the ball to Harrington for a routine dunk that made it 65-41.

For Dallas, Jason Kidd scored 12 points, Carter scored 11 and Rodrigue Beaubois scored 10. Aside from Nowitzki and Kidd, the other three starters (Marion, Brendan Haywood and West) scored a combined 11 points.

Odom scored three points, making only 1 of 10 shots.

"We look like a team that's new," he said.

Williams played with as much intensity as he could muster because this is his second time in the NBA. After being told he wouldn't return, he's trying to prove he has staying power.

Leaving the way he did isn't the kind of mark he's trying to make.

Williams actually started losing it while on the court.

He caught it in his mouth and hustled off with his cheeks full. He couldn't make it to the tunnel, or even a trash can.

"It was awkward, man, pretty awkward," he said. "It's never happened to me before — not ever, even in a practice."

his 10th of the season, a franchise high for a tight end. In the third quarter, Brees hit Robert Meachem for a score from 24 yards to make it 28-10.

The Saints (12-3) also had 463 total yards, giving them 6,857 offensive yards for the season, breaking the 2008 club record of 6,571. New Orleans continues to close in on the NFL record of 7,075 offensive yards set by the 2000 St. Louis Rams.

Brees might have broken the record in the third quarter if not for Sproles’ 92-yard kickoff return, which set up John Kasay’s 29-yard field goal. Brees also threw two interceptions, but New Orleans was still dominant enough to take a big lead.

The game became a romp when Julio Jones was stripped by Scott Shanle and Malcolm Jenkins returned it 30 yards for a score to make it 3816 in the fourth quarter. The Superdome crowd was in full celebration by then, but the play also meant fans would have to wait until later in the fourth quarter before Brees finally got

his chance to break the passing record.

The Saints can earn the No. 2 seed and a first-round playoff bye with a win Sunday over Carolina and a San Francisco loss at St. Louis, which is 2-13.

Atlanta (9-6) is headed to the playoffs as a wild card.

Uncharacteristically, Brees had only a yard passing during a span of a little more than 18 minutes in the second half. Fans howled, “Drewwww!” each time he took the field, and he finally gave them what they wanted after Atlanta failed on a fourth-down try at its own 33. That gave Brees, who needed only 30 yards for the record at that point, just enough space to work with.

The Saints didn’t need another score, but Saints coach Sean Payton said he thought giving Brees a chance to go for the record was “appropriate.”

Falcons coach Mike Smith diplomatically deflected questions about that, saying only, “It is our job to go out there and stop them. It doesn’t matter if they are running the ball or throwing the ball.”

Matt Ryan had 373 yards passing and one TD, including an early 21-yard scoring strike to Jones.

“We didn’t really play well enough in any phase of the game to give ourselves a chance,” said Smith, whose team came in with a chance to stay in the hunt for the division title. “It’s not the type of effort that you want to have with so much on the line with what the outcome could have meant to our team.”

Pierre Thomas scored New Orleans’ first touchdown on a 4-yard run, after which he pulled a bow from his uniform pants, put it on the football and offered it as a gift to a woman with a parasol in the front row behind the end zone.

The referees weren’t cutting Thomas any slack on his Christmas-themed celebration, flagging him for a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty.

Adrian Peterson Has Torn ACL, MCL

Contributed Article Associated Press

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — The athletic abilities of star running back Adrian Peterson led the Minnesota Vikings to give him a seven-year, $100 million contract extension before the season started.

Now, they hope his recuperative abilities are just as good and he is able to live up to being the highest-paid running back in the NFL. Minnesota expects Peterson to be recovered from left knee surgery for two torn ligaments in time to start the 2012 season.

"We expect most people to recover from this injury in eight to nine months and instead of comparing Adrian to any other player at any level that's had an anterior cruciate ligament, and they happen every day, I would really like Adrian to stand on his own merit because Adrian, I feel, is very unique," Vikings head trainer Eric Sugarman said Monday.

"Adrian has a great work ethic. Adrian has the DNA to heal quickly, which he has shown in the past. He certainly will have the desire and the mental toughness to be able to get through the rehab process, which will take months and months, as you know. So, I think if anyone can get better quickly and safely in that time

period, it would be Adrian Peterson."

Peterson tore his ACL and MCL when he was hit in the side of the knee by Washington Redskins safety DeJon Gomes in the third quarter of Saturday's 33-26 win at Washington. An MRI on Saturday evening revealed the ligament tears and meniscus damage, and Peterson will undergo surgery within the next seven to 10 days.

Backup Toby Gerhart, who started three games earlier this season when Peterson was out with a high ankle sprain, will start Sunday in the season finale against the Chicago Bears. A second-round pick in 2010, Gerhart has filled in well for Peterson and notched the first 100-yard rushing game of his career with 109 yards on 11 carries Saturday. But the Vikings expect Gerhart's time as the starter to be short-lived.

"He sets his goals extremely high and he's one of those guys who, when he puts his mind to it, there's no reason to ever doubt that he can achieve what he sets his mind to," Minnesota coach Leslie Frazier said of Peterson.

"We're looking forward to his attacking this rehab like he's attacked every offseason, to come back and play and be even better than he was before. I know with Eric and our medical staff, they're going

to do everything they can to get him back on the field and ready to go when we line up in that first football game next season."

Gerhart's emergence over the past month at least offers optimism if Peterson has to miss extended time next season.

Gerhart has had the top three rushing days of his career in the past four weeks. On his first carry after Peterson left Saturday's game, Gerhart showed some big-play ability of his own, busting free for a 67-yard run, the longest of his short career.

Believing Peterson will be ready for the first game of 2012 and knowing Gerhart is available if needed, Frazier said the team wouldn't change its run-first offensive approach.

"One of things about Adrian's absence earlier in the season, we had a chance to get Toby some extended snaps and we really haven't altered the offense by any means," Frazier said. "Toby has done a very good job in Adrian's absence.

Did a great job (Saturday) of stepping in and performing and rushing for over 100 yards. So we really haven't had to alter things. We really don't plan to. We look forward to eventually getting Adrian back on the field, but we don't think we have to really alter the offense."

Missouri Rolls Up 31 First-Half Points In Defeating North Carolina Contributed Article Associated Press

SHREVEPORT, La. — James Franklin's hard running and timely passing led Missouri to an easy win in its final game as a member of the Big 12. It also gives the Tigers plenty of hope heading into their new home in the Southeastern Conference.

Franklin ran for two touchdowns and threw for another, and the Tigers easily beat North Carolina 41-24 in the Independence Bowl on

Monday night.

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Bills Pick Off Tebow 4 Times, Beat Broncos 40-14

By John Wawrow Associated Press

wn ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. rds (AP) — Tim Tebow picked ce a terrible time to run out of fourth-quarter comebacks. ints Rather than inspiring the Denver Broncos to another dramatic rally, the quarterback sealed the most dreadful performance of his two-year career by throwing four It interceptions — all in the r second half and two returned for touchdowns 18 seconds D, apart — in a 40-14 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Saturday.

It happened as the Broncos hase (8-7) had a chance to inch closer to clinching their first o playoff berth in six years, and ot against a Bills team that was so coming off seven straight uld losses and had little to play for.

“My confidence is just fine,'' Tebow said. “I have to do a on better job of not giving them an opportunities. I tried to make nd something happen, and I tried to force it.'' ck Denver coach John Fox hasn't ing lost faith in Tebow.

“I just think a couple of misreads,'' Fox said.

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On the bright side, Denver's not done yet, despite falling into a tie with Oakland atop the AFC West. Denver closes its season by hosting the Kansas City Chiefs next week, and still holds the tiebreaker edge over the Raiders.

“Everything is still on the table,'' Tebow said. “We have to go and execute and play a little better. Hopefully, we can get in the tournament.''

Tebow finished 13 of 30 for 185 yards with a 17-yard touchdown pass to Daniel Fells. He added 34 yards rushing, and scored on a 1-yard plunge.

That wasn't nearly good enough for a player who entered the game best known for engineering five fourth-quarter comebacks this season.

The Bills (6-9) made sure he never got in position for a sixth in coming away with a win in their home finale.

Safety Jairus Byrd and linebacker Spencer Johnson scored on interception returns 18 seconds apart midway through the fourth quarter. C.J. Spiller rushed for a career-best 111 yards and a touchdown, and Leodis McKelvin scored on an 80-yard punt return.

“It's special,'' Johnson said.

“We had a monkey on our

Cutline: C.J. Spiller (No. 28) runs the ball against Brian Dawkins (No. 20) during the first half of the Bills 40-14 rout of the Broncos. Spiller ran for 111 yards and a touchdown. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)

back for a long time.''

Added safety George Wilson: “It's a great reward for the resilience, commitment and dedication.''

The Bills' four interceptions were two more than they managed in their previous seven games. They have returned five interceptions for touchdowns to set a singleseason franchise record.

If the game wasn't over with

8:03 left when Byrd jumped in front of Tebow's pass intended for Eric Decker up the left hash mark and returned it 37 yards for a touchdown, then it certainly was decided on the Broncos' next play from scrimmage.

Tebow was flushed from the pocket and was scrambling to his left when linebacker Chris Kelsay dived from behind and batted the ball out of the quarterback's hand. The ball flew

Bills Limping To Finish, Lose 3 More To Injuries

By John Wawrow Associated Press

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. ree (AP) — Coach Chan Gailey n and the Buffalo Bills couldn’t escape injuries all year long. ft And it’s no different now with their season about to come to ty a close. a his The relief of ending a seven-game losing streak was tempered on Monday with Gailey ruling out three players — including starting offensive linemen Demetrius er Bell and Kraig Urbik — from nge Buffalo’s season finale at New England. That leaves the Bills (6-9) limping toward the n's finish Sunday with a roster n, that already has 16 players on y injured reserve.

Bell (knee/ankle), right e guard/center Urbik (right zier knee) and reserve tight end Mike Caussin (right knee) ce. were all hurt in a 40-14 win over Denver on Saturday.

00 AdChoices Without identifying the ly nature of the injuries, Gailey wardsaid there’s a possibility all n three will require surgery. on't Though Gailey said it’s too r early to determine whether the Bills will make any roster moves to replace the injured players, the team will likely have to add at least one offensive lineman.

Without Bell and Urbik, Buffalo’s left with only one reserve.

Rookie seventh-round draft pick Michael Jasper is a candidate to be promoted from the practice squad.

A.Q. Shipley posted a message on his Twitter account Monday saying he’s scheduled to have a tryout with the Bills. Selected by Pittsburgh in the seventh round of the 2009 draft, Shipley has yet wed to play an NFL game after e

spending parts of the past two seasons on Philadelphia’s practice squad.

Colin Brown will become the fourth player to start at center for the Bills this season after Eric Wood (right knee) was placed on IR on Nov. 15.

Rookie fourth-round pick Chris Hairston is expected to start at left tackle after filling in for Bell, who had missed eight games with a broken collarbone.

Bell’s future with Buffalo is already uncertain. He is eligible to become a free agent this offseason after finishing his four-year contract.

Caussin was hurt covering a kickoff in the second half Saturday, and was getting additional playing time at tight end in place of starter Scott Chandler, who has been bothered by a sore left ankle.

On the bright side, the Bills prepare for their season finale coming off their first win since a 23-0 victory over Washington on Oct. 30.

“It obviously feels a lot better,” said Gailey, who gave his players a three-day break before they return to practice Wednesday. “It took all three phases playing well and winning each phase to win a ball game. We’re not that good of a football team yet that we can go win with just winning one or two phases.”

Their much-maligned defense led the way by intercepting Tim Tebow four times in the second half, two of which were returned for touchdowns.

The defensive scores — by safety Jairus Byrd and linebacker Spencer Johnson — came on consecutive plays from scrimmage. That made the Bills only the NFL’s third team since 1991 to score interception returns on backto-back plays, according to

STATS LLC. Leodis McKelvin also scored on an 80-yard punt return, while quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick was efficient in leading an offense that produced only one touchdown and four field goals.

More important Fitzpatrick didn’t turn the ball over after being criticized for throwing 12 interceptions and losing a fumble versus eight touchdowns during the Bills skid.

“I’m not going to sit and complain and analyze everything we did on offense, what we could’ve done better,” Fitzpatrick said following the game. “When we’ve lost so many in a row, enjoy the victory.”

Gailey’s confidence in his team never wavered, though he acknowledged there were low points these past two months. That’s what made the win satisfying in a season the Bills will miss the playoffs for a 12th straight year, which becomes the NFL’s longest drought after the Detroit Lions clinched their first postseason spot since 1999.

“I challenged them to be pros,” Gailey said. “It’s easy to walk out there and go through the motions at the end of the year like this.

That’s easy. But they didn’t To me, that’s a credit to them.”

Buffalo has an opportunity to sweep its two-game series against New England (12-3) for the first time since 1999.

In September, the Bills rallied from a 21-point first-half deficit to beat the Patriots 3431 and snap a 15-game skid against their AFC East rivals.

“I don’t worry about streaks.

I don’t worry about history,” Gailey said, when asked what a win would mean Sunday.

“You’d be able to win two in a row going into next year, which is always good.”

into the air and landed in the hands of Johnson, who ran it in from 17 yards.

Kelsay, the longest-serving member of the defense, had two sacks and led the team with nine tackles.

“We've lost seven games in a row. It wears on you,'' Kelsay said. “We got rewarded.

We came together and we executed.''

After weeks of assertive defense, the Broncos gave up 40 points for a second straight game — though Tebow's giveaways certainly didn't help.

And yet Denver allowed 160 yards rushing and 351 yards in all to a banged-up Bills offense that was averaging 14.2 points and 314.7 yards during its seven-game skid.

While Tebow was struggling, Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick enjoyed his most efficient game in two months by going 15 of 27 for 196 yards with no interceptions.

Fitzpatrick entered the game taking plenty of heat during the seven-game skid, in which he threw eight touchdowns versus 12 interceptions.

Dave Rayner shook off two missed field-goal attempts — and a booing crowd — to hit his final four, all from within 29 yards.

“I'm glad that Coach stuck with me,'' Rayner said. “I'm

glad that we got opportunities, because I never want to leave a game going oh-fer.''

Except for scoring touchdowns on their first possession of each half, nothing went right for the Broncos.

They went nowhere in the first half after Tebow capped a 73-yard opening drive with a 1-yard run. Denver managed just 21 yards and no first downs on its final six possessions, including a kneeldown in the final seconds.

They finished converting just two of 13 third-down chances and Tebow had four of his final six drives end with interceptions.

NOTES: After McKelvin scored, Denver's Eddie Royal returned the ensuing kickoff 94 yards for a touchdown, but it was negated by a block in the back penalty against Dante Rosario. ... Broncos RB Willis McGahee had 64 yards rushing to give him 1,054 this season. He became the second NFL player to reach 1,000 yards rushing with three teams. He previously did it with Buffalo and Baltimore.

Ricky Watters rushed for 1,000 yards with San Francisco, Philadelphia and Seattle. ...

The Bills finished 5-3 at home (including a win over Washington at Toronto), matching their best record since going 5-3 in 2004.

2011 NFL Standings (Through Dec. 29)

AFC EAST z - New England NY Jets Buffalo Miami AFC NORTH x - Baltimore x - Pittsburgh Cincinnati Cleveland AFC SOUTH z - Houston Tennessee Jacksonville Indianapolis AFC WEST Denver Oakland San Diego Kansas City

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NFC EAST NY Giants Dallas Philadelphia Washington NFC NORTH * - Green Bay x - Detroit Chicago Minnesota NFC SOUTH z - New Orleans x - Atlanta Carolina Tampa Bay NFC WEST z - San Francisco Seattle Arizona St. Louis

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HOME 6-1-0 6-2-0 5-3-0 3-4-0 HOME 8-0-0 7-1-0 4-3-0 3-4-0 HOME 5-2-0 5-3-0 3-4-0 2-6-0 HOME 3-4-0 3-4-0 5-3-0 3-5-0

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PF 464 360 351 310 PF 354 312 328 209 PF 359 302 224 230 PF 306 333 368 205

PA 321 344 385 296 PA 250 218 299 294 PA 255 295 316 411 PA 383 395 351 335

L 7 7 8 10 L 1 5 8 12 L 3 6 9 11 L 3 8 8 13

HOME 3-4-0 5-3-0 2-5-0 2-6-0 HOME 7-0-0 5-3-0 5-3-0 1-6-0 HOME 7-0-0 5-2-0 3-5-0 3-5-0 HOME 7-1-0 4-4-0 5-2-0 1-6-0

ROAD 5-3-0 3-4-0 5-3-0 3-4-0 ROAD 7-1-0 5-2-0 2-5-0 2-6-0 ROAD 5-3-0 4-4-0 3-4-0 1-6-0 ROAD 5-2-0 3-4-0 2-6-0 1-7-0

DIV 2-3-0 2-3-0 4-1-0 2-3-0 DIV 5-0-0 3-2-0 2-3-0 0-5-0 DIV 4-1-0 2-3-0 2-3-0 2-3-0 DIV 4-1-0 3-2-0 3-2-0 0-5-0

CONF 4-7-0 6-5-0 5-6-0 5-6-0 CONF 11-0-0 6-5-0 6-5-0 3-8-0 CONF 8-3-0 6-5-0 3-8-0 3-8-0 CONF 9-2-0 6-5-0 6-5-0 1-10-0

PF 363 355 362 278 PF 515 433 336 327 PF 502 357 389 263 PF 346 301 289 166

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National Football Conference

y - Clinched Wild Card

x - Clinched Playoff Berth

* - Clinched Division and Home Field

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Defense Locks Down In 2nd Half, Bona Women Win 7th Straight Bonnies Continue To Receive

Votes In Associated Press Poll

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St. Bonaventure Sports Information

HAMILTON, N.Y. – The St. Bonaventure women's basketball team (11-1) held Colgate (2-11) to just 10 points over the final 13 minutes as the Bonnies put five players in double-figure scoring en route to their seventh straight win Thursday afternoon, 68-49.

The win moved Bona's record to 11-1, tying it with the 200910 club for the best start to a campaign in program history.

The victory also gave the Bonnies their sixth road victory of the season to become the only team in the nation with a 6-0 road mark.

Redshirt senior Armelia Horton and junior Chelsea Bowker paced the Bona offense with 15 points each.

Senior Jessica Jenkins and junior Alaina Walker both contributed 11 points, and sophomore CeCe Dixon added 10 as the Bonnies had a quintet of double-figure scorers for the first time since Jan. 2, 2009 against Bryant.

Up just one point, 40-39, with 13 minutes left, the Brown and White went on a 12-2 run to open up a 52-41 lead with 7:14 remaining. Horton served as the main catalyst during that stretch, tallying seven of her season-best 15 points in a span of three minutes.

Bonaventure – Receiving Votes in this week's Associated Press Poll – jumped out

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ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – For the second consecutive week, the St. Bonaventure Colgate are tied for the fewest Holiday Classic. The Wildto a 17-2 start following a women's basketball team is cats, 8-2, are Receiving Votes Receiving Votes in the Associallowed in the second frame Jenkins' steal and transition in this week's ESPN/USA

by SBU all year. pull-up 3 from the top of the ated Press Poll, garnering one arc. However, it was all ColHorton pulled down a season- Today Coaches Poll, and have vote in the rankings released a ranking of 14 in the RPI. gate the rest of the half as the Monday afternoon. high-tying eight rebounds as Tipoff is set for 4 p.m., and the Raiders closed on an extended part of a 35-32 Bona advanOff to a program-record-tying 26-10 run to take a 28-27 lead tage on the glass. Bowker, who Bonnies will face either Nor- 11-1 start, the Bonnies are folk State or host Monmouth into the halftime break. went 4-6 from 3-point range, currently riding a seven-game on the tournament's final day, Trailing at the half on the road now has nine 3's in the last winning streak following a two games (9-12; 75 percent). Dec. 30. for just the second time this 68-49 triumph at Colgate last GAME NOTES: Colgate Jenkins hit three 3's, finished year, the Bonnies got even Thursday, Dec. 22. The win with a season-best four assists played without its leading further behind at the start moved SBU's road record to scorer, Jhazmine Lynch (14.7) 6-0 on the year, as the Brown against no turnovers and a of second frame, 35-30, but for the third straight game game-high three steals. gradually fought back and on and White concluded last … the meeting between SBU a Walker layup took a 38-37 week as the only team in the Bona finished 19-22 (86.4 and Colgate was the first since nation with a 6-0 road mark. lead they wouldn't relinquish. percent) from the free throw a 64-41 Bona win on Dec. line, including a 15-17 (88.2 For the second time in its last Bonaventure is the only team 8, 2007 … after losing their percent) effort in the second three games, St. Bonaventure in the Atlantic 10 Conference first 10 games to start the was without preseason Atlan- half. SBU entered the game with 11 victories, and the only season, the Raiders had won ranked second in the A-10 in tic 10 Conference First Team club in the league appearing in two straight … Bona's now free throw percentage (77.7 pick Megan Van Tatenhove the AP Poll. leads the all-time series, 11-6, percent), and 14th nationally. due to concussion-related and has won 10 of the last 12 symptoms.

St. Bonaventure will have a encounters … senior Jennie week between games as it Missy Repoli and Mariah Ashton scored three points next takes to the court against and pulled down six rebounds a factor immediately: The Jones each scored 11 to pace Villanova on Dec. 29 at the the Raider offensive attack. … all 10 players who dressed 6-foot-2, 225-pound FrankMonmouth University Hawks logged game action.

The 21 second-half points by lin, a sophomore who generally did as he pleased in both the running and passing games.

Missouri coach Gary Pinkel said Franklin has just started to realize his potential.

"After the game, I gave him a hug and said congratulations," Pinkel said. "Then I went back and asked 'What happens when you get really good?' ... He kind of gave me a look, but that's a huge compliment."

Franklin, named the game's offensive Most Valuable Player, rushed for 142 yards and threw for 132 despite less than ideal conditions in the cold and rain at Independence Stadium. He led the Tigers to 31 first-half points -- an Independence Bowl Chris Johnson (No. 23) scored a career-high 19 points and Demetrius Conger (No. 11) added 17 as record. the Bonnies cruised to an 82-55 win over St. Francis. (St. Bonaventure Sports Information) for the Purple Eagles (4-8, 0-2 For North Carolina (7-6), Nicholson was whistled for final possession. a season that started with a MAAC). two fouls within the first 47 The trifecta gave Bona its promising 5-1 record ends seconds of game action and NOTES: Chris Johnson first lead of over 20 points at with a lopsided loss. The Tar sat the rest of the first half. earned his first career start 49-28, a margin that the Red Heels lost five of their final He returned in the second and hit 9-of-10 free throws Flash would break just once seven under interim coach … Da'Quan Cook did not for the remainder of the game. half, making three of his four Everett Withers, who leaves attempts from the field – inplay for disciplinary reasons to become defensive coorCharlon Kloof passed out a cluding a 3-pointer – in nine … Walk ons Danny Farrell dinator at Ohio State under career-high six assists and minutes of work. and Zach Moore also drew Urban Meyer. committed no turnovers, their first action of the season The Bonnies conclude the freshman Youssou Ndoye North Carolina had the … Wright made four of the grabbed a personal-best seven non-conference portion Bonnies five 3-pointers (4-7) Atlantic Coast Conference's of the schedule Dec. 30 in boards and classmate Jordan … Conger played 36 or more second-best rushing defense, game against historical rival Gathers recorded the first Niagara. SBU has not defeated minutes for the third straight giving up just 106.2 yards per points of his career on a pair game. But the Tigers found game.

Niagara since Nov. 24, 2001, of free throws. plenty of running room with a streak of eight consecutive Franklin and Kendial Lawrence, repeatedly gashing the Tar Heels for big gains. "(Frankin) is just such a dynamic guy running and throwing that you have to respect both," Withers said. "I always count the quarterback as an extra running back in the spread and that's exactly what he was."

Lawrence rushed for 108 yards and a touchdown as Contributed Article the Tigers racked up 337 Fredonia Sports Information yards on the ground.

North Carolina's poor defense wasted a productive FREDONIA, N.Y. — Fredogame by quarterback Bryn nia State junior Ryan Fuller Renner, who threw for 317 (Endicott, N.Y.) is SUNYAC yards, three touchdowns and Men's Diver of the Week for He previously won the award an interception. But Renner the second time this season.

Nov. 7. couldn't offset the Tar Heels' Fuller was a double winner anemic running game, which In addition, senior John as the Blue Devils won three produced just 36 yards.

Rodman (Livonia, N.Y.) was events Dec. 9 against Division named SUNYAC's top male Freshman running back GioII Gannon. The meet consisted vani Bernard rushed for 31 of two separate one-meter com- diver on Oct. 31, giving the Blue Devils three of the six yards -- more than 70 yards petitions in which he posted awards made this semester. less than his season average. scores of 289.85 and 273.68.

Chelsea Bowker (No. 24) had 15 points and was one of five Bonnies to score double-figures as St. Bonaventure won 68-49 against Colgate. (St. Bonaventure Sports Information)

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ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. — Chris Johnson matched a career high with 19 points, Demitrius Conger poured in 17 and Matthew Wright 15 as St. Bonaventure (6-5) cruised to an 82-55 victory over Saint Francis (3-9, 2-0 NEC) at the Reilly Center on Friday.

The Red Flash did not record a field goal over the first 7:08 of the game as the Bonnies – who played without Andrew Nicholson for all but nine minutes due to foul trouble – jumped out to a 10-point cushion, 12-2, by the first media timeout.

Johnson hit 9-of-10 from the line and 5-of-9 from the field to match his best scoring output to date. He also scored 19 against Canisius 13 days ago (5-9 FGs, 7-8 FTs).

St. Bonaventure used a 9-0 run, powered by four of Jake Houseknecht's career-high eight points, and led 30-11 at the 9:19 mark of the opening stanza. SBU closed out the half on an 11-3 charge highlighted by Wright's 3-pointer off a set play in the Bonnies'

This is the latest in a season that the Bonnies have ever Received Votes in the national polls, and just the sixth time in program history. Prior to last week, the program was ranked during the 2008-09 season on Dec. 8, 2008, and for three consecutive weeks in the 2009-10 season from Dec. 8-22.

The ESPN/USA Today Coaches Poll will be released Tuesday afternoon.

St. Bonaventure returns to action on Thursday, Dec. 29, against Villanova at the Monmouth University Hawks Holiday Classic. The Wildcats are 9-2 and were Receiving Votes last week's ESPN/USA Today Coaches Poll. Tipoff is scheduled for 4 p.m., and the Bonnies will face either host Monmouth or Norfolk State in the tournament's second day on Dec. 30.

Fuller Receives Second SUNYAC Award

Withers said he didn't think the program's upcoming coaching change had any bearing on the outcome. The Tar Heels hired Southern Mississippi's Larry Fedora last week.

"We've had issues for two years so I don't know why tonight would be any distraction," Withers said.

Missouri's mascot -- Truman the Tiger -- shattered most of the original Independence Bowl trophy before the game started in a pre-game accident. The Tigers were more than happy to claim the replacement.

Pinkel didn't shy away from the importance of the game, saying the result would be "a trivia question after I'm long gone."

North Carolina scored first, with Renner hitting Dwight Jones for a 22-yard touchdown pass with 12:12 left in the first quarter. That would be the high point for the Tar Heels.

Missouri responded with a 40-yard touchdown pass from receiver T.J. Moe to Wes Kemp after a lateral from Franklin. Moe hadn't thrown a touchdown pass since his days as a high school quarterback in suburban St. Louis, and it was just his second complete pass of the season.

"I saw the corner bite and I just let her go," Moe said.

The Tigers scored again on Franklin's 2-yard run to take a 14-7 lead late in the first quarter. The touchdown was set up by Franklin's 16-yard pass to L'Damian Washington that put the Tigers at the 2-yard line. Washington grew up in Shreveport, just a few miles from Independence Stadium.

And Missouri just kept piling on.

The Tigers scored two touchdowns and a field goal during the second quarter to take a 31-10 halftime lead.

North Carolina had a glimmer of hope late in the third when Jheranie Boyd caught a 44-yard touchdown pass from Renner to pull the Tar Heels to 34-17, but Missouri responded minutes later with Franklin's second touchdown run and the rout continued.

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Sabres Explode For 4 Goals In First To Chase Capitals Out Of Buffalo Contributed Article Associated Press

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BUFFALO, N.Y. — A 14-minute offensive burst was all the Buffalo Sabres needed to end nal their losing streak. me o Rookie Brayden McNabb capped Buffalo's four-goal first period with his first NHL goal and the Sabres cruised to a 4-2 win over the d Washington Capitals on Monday night. s in Jason Pominville, Matt Ellis and Christian ec. Ehrhoff also scored in the first period for the Sabres, who snapped a three-game skid to improve to 4-6-2 in their last 12 games. ed Pominville's power-play goal just 51 seconds in set the tone for a Buffalo team that had lost its last three by a combined score of 15-6.

"We got everybody going early, we got the fans into it, and we got the bench going," Pominwks ville said of the early spurt. "You always want ats to get that first goal, and for us to get it that early was huge for the team. To generate more A chances and score more goals after that was is big. We limited their chances, and probably he could have put a few more away." st Ryan Miller, making his sixth straight start, e in finished with 20 saves. ay "I thought that was a great example of the type of hockey we've been talking about for a while," he said. "It was quick hockey, move the puck, and support each other. It showed in that first period where we got out of our zone clean, nk we got into their zone clean, we made things happen and got rewarded for it."

By the time the Capitals were able to get their The legs under them and get some offensive opportunities against Miller, it was too late. a "After the Christmas break, it's usually decided in the first period," Washington coach Dale

Hunter said. "We made bad decisions and gave up bad goals. It cost us the game."

Buffalo's depth at forward was bolstered by the return of Jochen Hecht (foot) and Brad Boyes (ankle). They each contributed an assist.

Capitals forward Mathieu Perreault was taken to a hospital for precautionary reasons and observation after sustaining an upper body injury. Perreault was hurt after his stick got caught in the boards and jammed into his midsection when he went into the corner to hit a Buffalo player in the third period.

He skated to the bench slumped over — but under his own power — and was able to play

the rest of the game.

Hunter said after the game that Perreault initially had the wind knocked out of him.

Matt Hendricks scored with 17 seconds left in the second, and Alex Ovechkin netted a power-play goal for Washington, which fell to 1-2-1 in its last four.

Michal Neuvirth started for the fifth straight time, but was pulled midway through the first period after allowing three goals on six shots.

He was replaced by Tomas Vokoun, who gave up one goal on 17 shots.

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"We have to put the blame on us," said Hendricks, who scored his first goal of the season.

"We need to become a better team from the start of games."

Ovechkin's goal made it 4-2 with 10:09 left.

After falling behind by four in the first period, Washington broke through on Hendricks' goal late in the second. Standing in front of Miller, he was able to deflect Perreault's shot from the high slot to make it 4-1 after two.

The Sabres struck first with a pair of goals on their first four shots. Pominville opened the scoring when he converted Drew Stafford's pass with a one-timer from the inner edge of the left circle.

Ellis made it 2-0 at 3:10 of the first, slipping a backhand past Neuvirth off a faceoff in the left circle.

Ehrhoff then chased Neuvirth with a harmlesslooking snap shot from the right point that fluttered in to push Buffalo's lead to 3-0 with 8:45 left in the opening period.

McNabb made it 4-0 with 5:46 remaining with a power-play goal. It was the first shot Vokoun faced.

GAME NOTES These teams meet again Friday in Washington. ... Hecht missed six games with his injury, while Boyes missed the past 13. The Sabres are still without six players due to injury, including LW Ville Leino (lower body) and D Tyler Myers (wrist). ... The Capitals fell to 9-4-2 in their last 15 games against the Sabres. ... The Capitals are 5-6-1 under Hunter, who replaced Bruce Boudreau after Washington's 5-1 loss at Buffalo on Nov. 26.

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2011-12 NHL Standings Eastern Conference

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Western Conference

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NY Rangers

34 22 8

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48

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Chicago

36 23 9

4

50

8-1-1Won 2

Philadelphia

34 21 9

4

46

7-2-1Lost 1

St. Louis

35 21 10 4

46

7-2-1Won 2

Pittsburgh

35 20 11 4

44

6-4-0Won 3

Detroit

35 22 12 1

45

6-4-0Won 1

New Jersey

35 19 15 1

39

7-3-0Lost 1

Nashville

36 18 14 4

40

6-4-0Lost 2

NY Islanders

34 11 17 6

28

3-6-1Lost 3

Columbus

35 9

22

2-7-1Lost 5

NORTHEAST GP W L OTL PTS L10 STRK

GP W L OTL PTS L10 STRK

22 4

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Boston

33 23 9

1

47

8-2-0Won 6

Vancouver

36 22 12 2

46

7-2-1Won 1

Toronto

35 18 13 4

40

4-4-2Won 2

Minnesota

37 20 12 5

45

3-5-2Lost 7

Ottawa

36 17 14 5

39

5-3-2Lost 1

Colorado

37 19 17 1

39

6-4-0Won 5

Buffalo

35 17 15 3

37

4-4-2Won 1

Calgary

36 17 15 4

38

6-2-2Won 3

Montreal

36 13 16 7

33

3-5-2Lost 5

Edmonton

35 15 17 3

33

3-7-0Lost 1

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GP W L OTL PTS L10 STRK

Florida

San Jose

33 19 11 3

36 18 11 7

43

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41

5-3-2Lost 1

Winnipeg

35 16 14 5

37

6-3-1Lost 1

Dallas

35 20 14 1

41

5-5-0Lost 1

Washington

34 17 15 2

36

5-4-1Lost 2

Phoenix

36 18 15 3

39

4-6-0Lost 2

Tampa Bay

34 14 17 3

31

3-6-1Lost 2

Los Angeles

36 17 14 5

39

4-5-1Won 1

Carolina

37 12 19 6

30

4-4-2Won 2

Anaheim

35 10 19 6

26

3-6-1Won 1

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Spring Goose Hunt This Year

By Steve Peacock Star Outdoors Writer

Along with all of the small game seasons that are open, there is also some water fowl seasons open right now. But, New York State does not set the dates for waterfowl seasons. These dates are set by the federal government.

I believe they do this because ducks and geese are migratory which means they travel great distances every year to go between their winter and summer homes. During their migration they cross many state lines even flying through different countries. With the amount of miles involved it takes a wide-ranging effort to effectively manage duck and goose populations.

Usually the dates for migratory birds are not set when most people are purchasing licenses. If you are going to hunt migratory game birds you will want to check the laws very carefully. There are several rules that are different than the ones for small game.

Before you can duck or goose hunt you have to buy a duck stamp which are available at the post office.

Prior to going hunting you also have to register with (H.I.P.) Harvest Information Program then your harvest must be reported with them.

The use of lead shot is illegal while waterfowl hunting and the gun you use can only hold up to three shells.

For some people the extra regulation keeps them away from the sport. The number of ducks on area water ways is good and strong enough for good hunting. The number of Canadian geese we have in Chautauqua county is very high so the hunting should be great. This is the first year I remember them having a spring goose hunt. (Feb. 25-Mar. 10 ) I am thinking of giving it a try myself.

I was hoping to do some fishing after deer season ended with all of the warm weather.

It doesn’t look like that is going to work out because the ice is starting to form on the smaller bodies of water. Even where ice has not started to block access, fishing is no fun when your line freezes up with every cast. I guess we will have to wait for good enough ice to fish on.

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Lake Erie Fishing Hotline: Dec. 23 To Dec. 30 Contributed Article Department of Environmental Conservation

Lake Erie Tributaries Creeks are typically starting to get low and icy at this time of year. However, this season's mild temperatures and frequent rainstorms have extended the "fall" fishing opportunities. Creeks levels came up again this week and peaked early Thursday. Some of the smaller streams are in good fishing shape today. Medium sized streams such as Chautauqua, Canadaway, Eighteenmile and Buffalo Creeks will likely still have marginal conditions on Saturday, but will improve throughout the day. Cattaraugus Creek will not be an option this weekend. Anglers have enjoyed an uptick in steelhead catches since mid-November. Good numbers of steelhead are spread throughout the system and anglers are still reporting an influx of fresh silvery steelhead from Lake Erie.

Good baits and flies for steelhead include egg sacs, egg pattern flies, trout beads, woolly buggers, egg-sucking

Colorful steelhead caught December 14 on Cattaraugus Creek.

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leeches and streamers. Small hair jigs tipped with waxworms/spikes and fished under a float have also worked well. Now that water temperatures are dipping below 40 degrees, look for the better bite to shift from dawn and dusk to mid-day.

For those new to tributary steelhead fishing, see the Steelhead Fishing in Lake Erie Tributaries page for information on steelhead fishing tackle, equipment and links to steelhead stream

maps. Anglers should note that there are special Great Lakes Tributary Regulations.

Lake Erie Harbors The trout bite has been hit or miss in Dunkirk Harbor.

Better catches have come from the area near the power plant's warmwater discharge.

Live minnows, spoons and spinners are good baits for harbor trout. Anglers can also target trout from the pier at Barcelona Harbor.

Chautauqua Lake

During this transition time between open water and ice fishing seasons, there has not been significant fishing activity on Chautauqua Lake.

Some crappie have been reported near the mouth of Goose Creek. Anglers can also find good yellow perch and sunfish action in nearshore areas of 10-16 feet of water. Minnows, worms and small ice fishing jigs tipped with waxworms work well.

Upper Niagara River Water conditions are fair on the upper river, with a chalky-green color with about 1 foot of visibility.

Anglers can target yellow perch from Broderick Park.

Emerald shiners are available for dipping at that site and are the best bait for perch.

Anglers can also target trout from Broderick Park, as well as along the Bird Island Pier and the northern tip of Squaw Island. Drifting egg sacs or casting spoons are good bets for trout. Smallmouth bass are available throughout the river, however bass fishing is by catch and release only, artificial lures only, until the third Saturday in June.

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For most of James Finch’s career as a car owner, he’s been one who raced for wins and didn’t worry about where he wound up in the points standings. The Phoenix Racing owner’s newest driver, Kurt Busch, said in a team release that he’s looking forward to being with a team with that kind of attitude.

“It’s going to be old-school racing, where we show up, race hard and go for the win,” Busch said. “And if we don’t win, we’ll go back to the shop, work hard and do it all over again next week. That’s the way we all started racing, and it’s great to get back to that.”

Busch and Finch, who has rarely run every Sprint Cup race on the schedule in his 20 years in NASCAR, plan to run every race in 2012.

“All we want to do is win,” Finch said.

“Winning is why I’ve been in racing for as long as I have, but NASCAR is a very competitive sport, and winning – especially at the Sprint Cup level – is hard. But now with Kurt Busch as our driver, we have a shot to win every week. He’s a past champion and he’s proven he can win everywhere. Our sponsors are looking forward to Kurt representing their brands.

“We have excellent equipment and a hardworking group of guys who want that trophy at the end of every race. Kurt’s the guy who can deliver it to them.”

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Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East New England 125 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on July 15. (NASCAR photo)

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n the pioneering days of stock car racing, the state of Georgia produced as many – or more – drivers than any other state in the union.

In the first-ever race for the series now known as Sprint Cup, the starting field included Georgians Fonty Flock, Red Byron and Tim Flock, all of whom finished in the top five.

Also in the field were Sara Christian, Jack Smith, Bob Flock and Frank Mundy, all of them Peach State drivers.

In 1949, the first season for the series now known as Sprint Cup, Georgia drivers won four of the eight races with Byron and Bob Flock winning two apiece and Byron taking the title in a Raymond Parks-owned car.

Fast forward to 2011, and there were many Sprint Cup races where David Ragan from Unadilla was the only Georgian in the lineup.

But there is some Georgiagrown talent in the pipeline, and two of those youngsters can trace their racing roots back for decades in the sport.

Chase Elliott, who recently won the prestigious Snowball Derby and plans to run for the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East championship in a Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet crew chiefed by Sprint Cup veteran Lance McGrew, is the son of former Cup champion Bill Elliott and the grandson of George Elliott, a longtime car

Max Gresham celebrates after winning the 2011 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East Championship. (NASCAR photo) owner and one-time race track owner.

Max Gresham of Griffin can trace his family’s racing roots all the way back to the days before NASCAR was formed.

His great-great-grandfather Mort Sams co-owned Griffin Speedway with pioneer NASCAR driver June Cleveland and also fielded Modified cars for Cleveland.

Cleveland’s biggest career victory came at Atlanta’s Lakewood Speedway in 1949, after NASCAR’s Strictly Stock (now Sprint Cup) season ended. Cleveland’s win came in a race for Strictly Stock cars, but it was a non-points event, and therefore his win does not appear in NASCAR’s record books.

Gresham’s grandfather Jim

Gresham is a longtime Legends driver and also owns Gresham Motorsports Park in Jefferson, Ga. That’s the same track that the late George Elliott once played an ownership role in.

Chase Elliott said his family’s racing history is an important part of who he is.

“My family heritage means everything to me,” he said. “I think the first thing that I recognize when I look back is how hard not only my dad worked, but also Papa George.

“If it hadn’t been for his work ethic, my dad may have not had the desire that he had to work hard at everything he did. The love for racing that Papa George and his three sons had ended up making a huge impact on the racing

world, and at the time showed people that even a bunch of boys from Dawsonville could go and win a Cup championship.”

Gresham, the reigning champion of the K&N Pro Series East division, is set to race next year in the Camping World Truck Series, where he’ll be a teammate to veteran Ron Hornaday Jr. at Joe Denette Motorsports, which will operate out of the old Kevin Harvick Inc. shops in Kernersville, N.C. He already has run three truck races, at Martinsville, Las Vegas and HomesteadMiami Speedway, with a best finish of 25th, at Martinsville and Las Vegas.

He only recently learned of his family’s connection to Griffin Speedway, which operated in the 1940s on a site just a few miles from Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Like Elliott, Gresham cherishes his family’s racing heritage.

“It’s pretty cool to learn that my family’s racing bloodlines go back that far,” Gresham said, adding that he only learned of Griffin Speedway after his grandmother showed him photos of the track.

He also appreciates being around when his grandfather Jim Gresham raced and later became a track owner.

“Just being able to grow up racing with him and around him is pretty cool,” he said.

Kurt Busch (NASCAR photo)

Earnhardt Ganassi hires Jones Veteran race team manager Max Jones, who was vice president and general manager of Richard Petty Motorsports until last year and previously worked for Roush Fenway Racing, has been hired to be team manager at Earnhardt Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates.

Red Horse, Gibbs Racing team Red Horse Racing, which fields the Toyota trucks driven by Timothy Peters and Miguel Paludo in the Camping World Truck Series, has formed an alliance with Joe Gibbs Racing, which will supply the team with engines and additional technical support.

Aegis lab loses NASCAR data NASCAR officials have confirmed that an alleged theft of data from Aegis Science Corp. included information on members of the NASCAR community. Aegis does the lab work for NASCAR’s drug testing program.

NASCAR said in a statement that a laptop and external drive containing a 2009 file with names and Social Security numbers of people involved in NASCAR were stolen, but no drug or medical records were included.

In wake of shake-ups, Allmendinger moves to fill Busch berth at Penske The vacant driving seat pieces in NASCAR are falling into place, and the apparent big winner of the latest shuffle appears to be A.J. Allmendinger, who will be driving the No. 22 Dodge for Roger Penske when the Daytona 500 ushers in the 2012 season.

Allmendinger, who like Penske, has participated in both open wheel and NASCAR style racing, is fresh off his best season in Sprint Cup. He drove the No. 43 Ford for Richard Petty Motorsports and finished a career-best 15th in the final points standings.

But when the team’s sponsor, Best Buy, opted to move to Roush Fenway Racing, Allmendinger signed on to drive the No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil-sponsored Dodge, which became vacant when Kurt Busch and Penske split following several episodes of regrettable behavior on Busch’s part.

Busch has signed on to drive the No. 51 Chevrolet for James Finch’s Phoenix Racing, which has an alliance with Hendrick Motorsports.

Allmendinger said on a teleconference that getting to drive for “The Captain” is about as good as it gets for someone like him.

“I think for me, with my background and where I’ve come from, Roger Penske and just Penske Corporation as a race team, as a business, the way he goes about just taking care of his guys, everything that goes along with that, it’s been the pinnacle,” he said. “I’ve always wanted to drive for Mr. Penske, so it’s something that when the opportunity arose, I jumped right at it.”

Like many open-wheel drivers who move to NASCAR, Allmendinger struggled in the beginning. Driving for the then-new Red Bull team in 2007, he failed to qualify for 19 races and the next year was replaced for a time by Mike Skinner.

But he’s persevered and continued to progress,

A.J. Allmendinger with the No. 43 Ford he drove for Richard Petty Motorsports in the 2011 Cup season. (NASCAR photo) and in 2011 he scored a best finish of fifth at Charlotte and posted 14 other finishes of 11th or better. He also proved himself to be quite the closer at the end of races. He gained 134 positions in the final 10 percent of races last year, more than any other driver, according to NASCAR’s loop data statistics. Now, he said, he’s in position to take another big step, performance-wise.

“I feel like I’ve made good progression throughout each year, and this is hopefully going to allow me to take the next step of my career and really contend for race wins and try to make the Chase,” he said.

“That’s the ultimate goal, and really contend for a championship.

“I’m really looking forward to the opportunity with Shell-Pennzoil and AAA and all the sponsors that go along with it. To give me this chance has just been amazing. It’s been quick. It’s happened real fast, but I’m ready to go.”

Penske Racing president Tim Cindric, speaking on the same teleconference, said he’s not too worried about starting a new season with a new driver and crew chief, as the team’s former crew chief Steve Addington left for Stewart-Haas Racing, opening the door for Todd Gordon to move up within the Penske organization.

“From the team’s perspective, certainly any time your driver and your crew chief are different for the next year, you have a lot to put together in a very short amount of time, especially when it’s almost the holidays,” he said. “But I think the fortunate thing we have as an organization is the group that [Allmendinger] is walking into and that he and [Gordon] are going to work with have been within the organization five or six years together, the majority of them.

“So there’s a very solid foundation there that’s been here and that knows how we operate.”

The two newcomers also can turn to the other Penske Cup driver, Brad Keselowski, who won three races in 2011 and finished fifth in the final standings.

“I think Brad is committed as a teammate to help [Allmendinger] get up to speed as soon as possible because he’s certainly shown that he’s committed to making that happen,” Cindric said. “There’s really no better place to do that than Daytona, where you’ve got to work together from the beginning.

“I think that, yeah, there are challenges there for sure, but I think there’s a solid foundation and a lot of continuity that he’s walking into.”

Distributed by Universal Uclick for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. (800) 255-6734. *For release the week of December 26, 2011.

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SPEAKING Brad Keselowski’s 19 average Sprint Cup finish in 2011 before he broke his ankle

Brad Keselowski’s 9.6 average Sprint Cup finish in 2011 after he broke his ankle

The biggest points 40 difference between the Cup points leader and the

2nd place driver in 2011 (Carl Edwards over Jimmie Johnson after the 13th race of 2011)

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We Bought A Zoo Contributed Article Amber Rinehart

Star Rating: 4.5/5 “All you need is 20 seconds of insane courage, and I promise you something good will come from it.”

What great words to live by. This line comes from the newest family film in theatres this week, We Bought a Zoo. We Bought a Zoo is based on the book called We Bought a Zoo: The Amazing True Story of a Young Family, a Broken Down Zoo, and the 200 Wild Animals That Changed Their Lives Forever by Benjamin Mee. In his memoir, Mee tells the true story of how he and his family bought and ran the Dartmoor Zoological Park in Sparkwell, England, while dealing with the sickness and eventual death of his wife.

Rated PG, nothing in We Bought a Zoo would be inappropriate for young children, but the trailers for the film are somewhat misleading. This really is not a kids movie per se. There are no talking animals or zany adventures.

We Bought a Zoo is the story of a family torn apart by death who attempt to heal and find hope again. That hope comes in the form of a rundown zoo in much need of money, care and passionate work.

What makes this movie so good, among other things, is it’s flawless screenplay. The story of the care of animals and learning curve associated with working wild creatures, perfectly parallels the families struggle to communicate with each other and find a reason to continue on with life even after their devastating loss.

We Bought a Zoo is incredibly touching and sad. I am embarrassed to admit that I turned all of my popcorn napkins into tissues and I was not the only one in the theatre that did this. There are numerous scenes throughout the film that cause the audience to mist up. Some of these scenes are sad, some are happy, some are uplifting.

This is another element of the film that works so well. It touches on all human emotions. It has humor and anger and sadness and triumph and adventure.

All of these elements work well on their own, but combine together in balance to create a rollercoaster of a movie.

My only criticism of We Bought a Zoo is its length. At a little over two hours,

young children will certainly find themselves restless. Having said this, it is a fast moving film and has no unnecessary scenes. Each scene impacts the others and moves the story forward. Even though it is a long movie, it is entertaining at every moment.

The characters and relationships of We Bought a Zoo are the stars of film. Each character is well developed and believable. This is to be expected though, director Cameron Crowe is known for his character-driven films.

Besides Crowe, whose other works include, the 1989 John Cusack classic Say Anything…, Almost Famous, Elizabethtown and Jerry Maguire, the creative team behind We Bought a Zoo are Hollywood regulars. Writer Aline Brosh is the creative mind behind 27 Dresses, The Devil Wears Prada and Morning Glory.

Julie Yorn, (Bride Wars, Red Riding Hood and Unstoppable) and Aldric Porter, (Secret Life of Bees, Apollo 13 and A Beautiful Mind) bring their talents as producers.

Matt Damon stars as Benjamin Mee and gives his usual heartfelt and intense performance. The rest of the cast is rounded out by Scarlett Johansson, Thomas Haden Church and Elle Fanning each carrying their own characters well.

The two that really steal the show are the Mee children, Dylan and Rosie played

by Colin Ford, previously seen in the television show Supernatural and Maggie Jones from the remake Footloose.

These young actors play their roles with heart and conviction and are the glue that hold the film together. Their natural chemistry with each other and Damon are a delight to watch.

With the exception of the long length of We Bought a Zoo, it is a virtually flawless film. Check it out and enjoy the adventure.

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Times Starting Thursday, December 29th Dunkirk Movieplex 8 10520 Bennett Road Dunkirk, NY 14048 Alvin and the Chipmunks: ChipWrecked (G) 12:50, 2:55, 5:00, 7:05, 9:10, 11:15 The Adventures of Tintin (PG) 12:30, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30, 9:45, 11:59 The Darkest Hour (PG13) 12:30, 2:30, 7:00, 9:00, 11:00 Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (PG13) 1:30, 4:15, 7:00, 9:40, 11:59 Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (PG13) 1:00, 3:45, 6:30, 9:15, 11:59 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (R) 12:50, 4:00, 7:15, 10:30 We Bought a Zoo (PG) 1:30, 4:15, 6:50, 9:30, 11:59 New Year’s Eve (PG13) 7:30, 10:00 The Muppets (PG) 12:30, 2:50, 5:10 The Twighlight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 (PG13) 4:30 Chautauqua Mall Cinema I & II 500 Chautauqua Mall Lakewood, NY 14750 Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (PG13) 4:00, 6:40, 9:15 The Darkest Hour (PG13) 4:00, 6:40, 9:15 Lakewood Cinema 8 171-3 Fairmount Ave W. Lakewood, NY 14750 Alvin and the Chipmunks: ChipWrecked (G) 12:45, 1:15, 2:45, 3:15, 4:45, 5:15, 6:45, 7:15, 8:45

Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (PG13) 12:40, 3:40, 6:40, 9:40 The Adventures of Tintin 3D (PG) 1:00, 3:40, 7:05, 9:30 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (R) 12:15, 3:40, 6:55, 10:15 Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (PG13) 1:10, 4:10, 7:10, 10:10 We Bought a Zoo (PG) 1:00, 4:00, 6:40, 9:20 War Horse (PG13) 12:30, 3:40, 6:50, 9:55 Cinemark Tinseltown 17 1910 Rotunda Drive Erie, Pa 16509 The Darkest Hour (PG13) Digital: 10:45, 1:05, 3:25, 5:40, 7:55, 10:10

War Horse (PG13) Digital: 12:35, 3:55, 7:15, 10:30 We Bought a Zoo (PG) Digital: 10:55, 1:55, 4:45, 7:35, 10:30 The Adventures of Tintin 3D (PG) RealD 3D: 10:40, 1:15, 3:55, 7:05, 9:40 Digital: 11:15, 1:50, 4:25 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (R) 12:00, 2:00, 3:35, 5:35, 7:00, 9:00, 10:25 Alvin and the Chipmunks: ChipWrecked (G) Digital: 10:50, 11:55, 1:10, 2:15, 3:35, 4:30, 5:55, 7:25, 8:15, 9:40 Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (PG13) Digital: 10:35, 11:25, 12:40, 1:35, 2:40, 3:45, 4:55, 5:55, 7:00, 8:05, 9:10, 10:05

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (PG13) Digital: 11:30, 12:30, 2:30, 3:30, 5:30, 6:30, 7:30, 8:30, 9:30, 10:35 Young Adult (R) Digital: 7:20, 9:45 New Year’s Eve (PG13) Digital: 11:00, 1:45, 4:40 The Sitter (R) Digital: 10:35 Arthur Christmas (PG) Digital: 11:10 The Muppets (PG) Digital: 11:20, 2:10, 4:50, 7:25 The Descendants (R) Digital: 11:40, 2:20, 5:00, 7:40, 10:20 The Twighlight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 (PG13) Digital: 10:00

Regal Quaker Crossing 3450 Amelia Drive Orchard Park, 14127 The Darkest Hour (PG13) 12:15, 2:30, 5:20, 7:55, 10:15 War Horse (PG13) 11:20, 12:30, 3:00, 4:00, 6:30, 7:15, 9:45, 10:30 The Adventures of Tintin 3D (PG) 12:10, 2:40, 5:10, 7:40, 10:10 The Adventures of Tintin (PG) 11:10, 1:40, 4:20 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (R) 11:30, 12:00, 2:50, 3:30, 4:40, 6:10, 7:00, 8:05, 9:40, 10:20 Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (PG13) 11:05, 12:20, 1:30, 2:10, 3:20, 4:30, 6:20, 6:50, 7:30, 9:15, 9:55, 10:35 Alvin and the Chipmunks: ChipWrecked (G) 11:00, 11:50, 12:25, 1:10, 2:00, 2:45, 3:25, 4:15, 5:00, 5:30, 6:40, 7:20, 9:35 Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (PG13) 12:05, 1:20, 3:10, 4:10, 6:25, 7:05, 7:50, 10:00, 10:40 The Sitter (R) 9:25 Arthur Christmas 3D (PG) 11:25, 1:50 Hugo 3D (PG) 7:35, 10:25 The Muppets (PG) 11:40, 2:20, 4:55 The Descendants (R) 11:15, 2:05, 4:45, 7:25, 10:05 The Twighlight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 (PG13) 6:55, 9:50 J. Edgar (R) 9:20

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On-Going Events Chautauqua Shores Chorus (Women Barbershoppers) (Mondays)

First Baptist Church, 358 E. Fifth St., Jamestown, NY. 7 p.m.

Dunkirk Free Library StoryTime and Craft - (Tuesday and Thursday)

10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. For children ages 3 - 5 years old.

Story time is free. For more information call 366-2511.

Yoga for Kids at the Dunkirk Free Library - (Every Wednesday) 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., with Monica deMello-Patterson, M.A. This class is for children ages 8 - 10 years old. This is a free class.

For more information call 366-2511.

“Cold Snap” Photo Show at 3rd on 3rd Gallery (through December 30)

Cold Snap is a photography show featuring the work of several area photographers including Gregory Slagle, Jennifer Randall, Steve Lafreniere, Bruce Robinson, Ashley Ordines and DJ Berg. 3rd on 3rd Gallery is located at 116 E. Third St., Jamestown. The gallery hours are 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. Some weekend and evening hours will be added. Admission is free. For more information, call 664-2465, ext. 227 or visit www.artscouncil.com.

Fenton History Center’s 32nd Annual Holiday Exhibit (Through January 21) 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mon. - Sat. Exhibits about familiar carols,

little known facts about popular tunes and holiday music trivia will be placed throughout the Mansion among the traditional festive exhibits. The Fenton History Center will be open Christmas Eve from 10 am - 1 pm. We will be closed Christmas and New Years Day. The Fenton History Center is located 67 Washington Street in Jamestown. The museum is open year-round Mon. through Sat., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information call 716-664-6256.

Tacky the Penguin to Visit Prendergast Children’s Room (through December 29)

The Prendergast Library Children’s Room will host three open houses during the holidays for children and their families who would like to meet Tacky the Penguin and take pictures with him.

Stories, activities, crafts and refreshments will be offered 6:30 - 8 p.m. Tue., Dec. 27; 1:30 - 3 p.m. Wed., Dec. 28; and 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Thur., Dec. 29. For more information about the open houses, which are designed for preschoolers and children in early elementary grades, call the Children’s Room at 484-7135, Ext. 234.

Prendergast Library, 509 Cherry St., Jamestown.

Thursday, December 29 Woodsongs Coffeehouse Radio Hour

Cindy Haight: Ms.Haight has been a musical fixture in the Jamestown area for over a decade. She is known for her powerful, bluesy voice. Cindy’s songs explore the essence of the blues, the unrealistic

expectations and predictable heartbreak of relationships. Her songs describe the concomitant pessimism and optimism, hope and disappointment, that all romantic attachments bring with them.

Blue Magoo; A local blues trio who have consented to hop on the Woodsongs stage “unplugged”. Three veterans of this blues scene, two of whom were long-time members of the project universally recognized as the most noteworthy, now-defunct blues band of the area in Jamestown, the “Homewreckers”, comprise this outfit.

a campfire, hot drinks and some marshmallows. Bring your winter gear if you have it or come and be inside if you don’t. The cost for each program, which includes admission to the Nature Center, is $5 for members and children under 12 and $7 for non-member adults. To register, call (716) 569-2345 or email info@ jamestownaudubon.org.

Holiday Week At The Wineries (through January 2 excluding Jan. 1)

Jamestown Ironmen vs.

Traverse City North Stars 7:05 p.m.

Don’t Miss Holiday Week At The Wineries 2011 Lake Erie Wine Country wineries will be open and decked-out in holiday splendor for this FREE event. No ticket required! Just visit any of our 23 wineries between December 26 and January 2 (excluding New Year’s Day) to enjoy the festive atmosphere, taste great wines and enjoy unique gift shops. lakeeriewinecountry.org

Friday, December 30 Audubon Center and Sanctuary: Get Out Day at Audubon

10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Family fun nature programs throughout the day, indoors and out.

An entire day of nature family fun that will be both inside and outside. You can learn to identify tracks in the snow or mud, search for winter insects, get up close and personal with Audubon’s live animals. There will be something for everyone, including

Jamestown Savings Bank Arena $1 beers - “Awful Night” - wear your awful holiday sweater and win some awful prizes.

Saturday, December 31 Jr’s Last Laugh Presents: Best New Year’s party in town featuring live music with M80’s!

Door open at 7:00 p.m. Dancing, party hats and a champagne toast at midnight. And, a full hot breakfast at 1:00 a.m. including french toast, pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon, home fries, juice, and coffee YUMMY! Regular Jr.’s menu also available. $25 per person. Call now to reserve.

Advance reservations required. Limited seating.

Jamestown Savings Bank Arena New Year’s Eve - $1 beers, $1 hotdogs - kids 12 years and under get in free Jamestown Ironmen vs.

Traverse City North Stars 7:05 p.m.

Sunday, January 1 Jamestown Savings Bank Arena

All public skaters get in to the Ironmen game for $5 Jamestown Ironmen vs.

Traverse City North Stars 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, January 4 Annual ‘Skate With the Blue Devils’

FREDONIA, NY -- The Fredonia State hockey team’s annual “Skate With The Blue Devils” will be held Wed., Jan. 4 at the Steele Hall Ice Arena from 6 to 7 p.m. Members of the men’s hockey team will participate with area youth in drills, skill competition, and games.

All children must wear full hockey gear. Price of admission is a canned good, which the team will donate to a local food bank. For more information, contact head coach Jeff Meredith at 673-3334, or via e-mail at Jeffrey.Meredith@ fredonia.edu.

Friday, January 6 Child Trafficking Awareness Concert

“Trafficked” - Help us raise funds to rescue and safeguard sexually exploited children. UK Registered charity Act Against Injustice (act-againstinjustice. org) is pleased to announce that we will be hosting a Child Trafficking Awareness Concert.

“Trafficked” will be held at the Jamestown Savings Bank Arena, Jamestown, NY on Jan. 6, 2012, 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. $9.00 for a concert ticket. Limited capacity. Tickets on sale Oct 02.

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What’s happening Audubon Center and Sanctuary: First Friday Lunch Bunch

11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Regional Quiz Show! Win prizes by identifying slides of area locations shown by Tom Erlandson and Jennifer Schlick. Coffee and tea provided for BYO brown bag lunch that follows. Members $5; non-members $7.

Saturday, January 7 Chautauqua Concert Band

7:00 p.m. The Chautauqua Concert Band at the Reg Lenna Civic Center under the direction of John Cross. Tickets prices: $7 Adults and $3 Students. Seating is General Admission. Reg Lenna Civic Center, 116 East 3rd St., Jamestown (716) 484-7070, www. reglenna.com

Thursday, January 12 Audubon Center and Sanctuary: Jamestown Audubon Photography Club

(716) 569-2345, info@jamestownaudubon.org, or on-line form.

Jamestown Savings Bank Arena

Jamestown Ironmen at Janesville Jets 7:05 p.m.

Saturday, January 14 Audubon Center and Sanctuary: Little Explorers/Nature Detectives: “Dressed in White.”

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, January 12: call (716) 569-2345. Walk-ins may be accepted, but might not be able to participate in craft and/or snack.

Audubon Center and Sanctuary: Repurpose Old Clothes: Don’t throw that away!

6:30 to 9 p.m., Project Time 6:30 to 7. Business meeting and program, 7 to 9. Free to members, $5 for non-members. For more information, call (716) 763-9492 or visit www.jasphotoclub.wordpress.com.

1 to 3 p.m. Learn some neat things you can do with old jeans, shirts, sweaters, and more. Fee ($10/member; $12/ non-member; $5/children) includes materials. Reservations required by Monday, January 9 at (716) 569-2345, info@ jamestownaudubon.org, or on-line form.

Friday, January 13

Jamestown Savings Bank Arena

Audubon Center and Sanctuary: Nature Superstitions

6 to 8 p.m., What better day than Friday the 13th to talk about some of the superstitions people have about the natural world. Perhaps we’ll dispel some of your fears? $10/ members, $12/non-members $5/children 12 and under.

Reservations required by Wednesday, January 11 at

Jamestown Ironmen at Janesville Jets 7:05 p.m.

Friday, January 20 Jamestown Savings Bank Arena Jamestown Ironmen at Port Huron Fighting Falcons 7:05 p.m.

Saturday, January 21 Live at the Met - “The Enchanted Island”

ter and Sanctuary will have free admission plus special activities!

1:00 p.m.: Live at the Met - “The Enchanted Island” General Admission $20, ($18 Opera House Members, $15 Students). The production’s run time is 3 hours, 35 minutes with one intermission.

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., Fredonia, NY 14063. (716) 679-1891, www. fredopera.org

Audubon Center and Sanctuary: Winter Insects

Audubon Center and Sanctuary: Doors Open Jamestown

Audubon Center and Sanctuary: eMpower Workshop

10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Participating with other Jamestown attractions, the Audubon Cen-

Come find out who’s still crawling around in the snow! Free (for Doors Open Jamestown). Reservations required by Thursday, January 19 at (716) 569-2345, info@ jamestownaudubon.org, or on-line form.

10 a.m. to noon, Learn about ways to conserve energy.

Snacks, coffee, juice and free

materials to make your home more efficient. Free (for Doors Open Jamestown). Reservations required by Thursday, January 19 at (716) 569-2345, info@jamestownaudubon. org, or on-line form.

Jamestown Savings Bank Arena Jamestown Ironmen at Port Huron Fighting Falcons 7:05 p.m.

Thursday, February 2 Jamestown Savings Bank Arena

Jamestown Ironmen vs. Kalamazoo Warriors 7:05 p.m.

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Revolutionary artist of architecture, Frank Lloyd Wright, has left a diamond in the rough of Lake Erie. Willing individuals can discover the beauty he has left behind by taking a tour or attending a special event at the Graycliff Estate. Those interested in taking a tour can make a reservation by calling 716-947-9217 or by emailing Graycliff@verizon.net. (Photo by Schmitters)

Kids from all over Chautauqua County are starting to experience the fun of Summer at Midway State Park. The 16th oldest continually operating amusement park in the country is celebrating it’s 113 continuous season by inviting the families in the community to share excitement in the outdoors. Midway State Park is located at 4859 Route 430 in Bemus Point. It is open from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day and is closed on Monday and Tuesday. For more information call 716-386-3165 or visit facebook.com/midwaystatepark. (Photo by Dusten Rader)

Steel work by Lisa’s husband Pete includes a Tree of Life with a light fixture. Fredonia’s new gift and home décor shop has exactly what that special someone is looking for this holiday season.

With tons of unique, eclectic and vintage items there is something to find for everyone for any occasion. Eye Candy is located at 42 West Main Street in Fredonia. Special holiday hours are from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Regular hours are from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. For more information call 716-672-8600, e-mail eyecandyfredonia@aol.com or find them on facebook. (Photo by Dusten Rader)

Located on Main Street in Buffalo the Museum of disAbility History is the perfect place to stop for an educational adventure. It is always a good time to remember those who have fought bravely in America’s military. It is especially important to celebrate their sacrifices during the holidays. So, take some time to stop by the Museum of disAbility History and check out the exhibit on War and disAbility before it ends on December 31. The Museum of disAbility History is located at 3826 Main Street in Buffalo and is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information call 716-629-3626 or visit museumofdisability. org. (Photo by Dusten Rader)

Cyn Gailey at work on a piece. Whether looking for a one of a kind gift or hoping to fuel a new hobby, Silver Creek’s Creation Station is the place to be. With work by local artists, classes to learn stained or beach glass crafting or gifts made in the United States, there is no good reason not to stop in. Creation Station is located at 260 Central Avenue in Silver Creek. It is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. For more information call 716-934-3498 or visit creationstationart.com. (Photo by Dusten Rader)

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Located in Westfield’s Moore Park the historical McClurg Museum is a landmark of Chautauqua County. Chautauqua County is known across the country as a great place to visit. But, what many don’t know is the history behind the county’s current success. Places like the McClurg Museum in Westfield are focused on offering the community access to all that history. So, whether on vacation or a resident take a moment to stop by McClurg Museum to get to know the people who were integral in the formation Chautauqua County. McClurg Museum is located near the intersection of New York State Routes 20 and 394 at Moore Park in Westfield. It is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For more information call 716-326-2977 or visit mcclurgmuseum.org. (Photo by Dusten Rader

Do you dare to enter the Maze of Terror? With Halloween just around the corner everyone’s getting ready to have the spooky spirit chill them to the bone. What better way to celebrate the holiday than by braving a corn maze and picking some pumpkins. North Collins has the perfect place to do both. U Pick Pumpkins and Corn Maze, located at W and J Awald Farms, offers locals a family friendly experience that is both affordable and tons of fun. U Pick Pumpkins and Corn Maze is located at 2258 Shirley Road in North Collins. Hours of operation are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Sunday with the Maze of Terror on Friday and Saturday night from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. For more information call 716-337-2608 or 716-867-2258. (Photo by Dusten Rader)

Locals looking to laugh their socks off might want to take a drive down to Erie. Jr.’s Last Laugh Comedy Club and Restaurant offers guests food, drinks and fun. Plus, A list nationally touring comedians who are ready to take the edge off with stories, jokes and characterizations. Jr’s Last Laugh is an 21 and over night club but parents can sign their teenagers in. The club is located at 1402 State Street in Erie and is open at 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. For more information visit jrslastlaugh.com. (Photo by Dusten Rader)

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Located in Frewsburg, VSK Emporium is the spot to find that perfect gift for any occasion. With the Holidays quickly approaching, time is running out to find that perfect gift. So, if you haven’t been to VSK Emporium in Frewsburg, now is the time. At the VSK Emporium, one can find unique gifts whether they are antique, handcrafted or homemade. VSK Emporium is located at 54 West Main Street in Frewsburg. The emporium is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. For more information call 716-569-6547, visit vskemporium.com or find them on Facebook. (Photo by Dusten Rader)

The Southwind awaits worthy adventurers willing to brave the deep of Lake Erie. 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. For more information call 716-753-6565 or visit osprey-dive.com. (Photo by Dusten Rader)

Imported Italian grape shaped bottles filled with Gail Black’s syrup. There is a place in Chautauqua County where nature’s bountiful harvest gives way to sweet creations called Vinewood Acres. Guests can visit for a tour, enjoy a walk along a scenic nature trail, pick some grapes to take home or stop by the Sugar Shack gift shop for delightful tastings. The experience is great for families, couples and anyone else interested in finding themselves absorbed by the beauty of farm life along Lake Erie. Vinewood Acres and the Sugar Shack are open all year round Thursday through Monday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. They are located at 7904 Route 5 in Westfield. For more information call 716-326-3351 or visit sugarshack1.com. (Photo by Dusten Rader)

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Black Angus Prime Rib slow roasted until tender and served boneless. In Jamestown there is a fine Italian dining experience that guests have come to know and love for the past 34 years. La Scala offers its patrons a great place to meet family and friends to share evening worth remembering. La Scala is located at 3155 Fluvanna Avenue in Jamestown and is open from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 11 a.m. 3 p.m. on Sunday. For more information call 716-6647534, visit lascalaofjamestown.com or find them on facebook. (Photo by Dusten Rader)

1 pound Delmonico steak with mashed potatoes and green beans. Fenton Grill in Jamestown gives customers a high class place to eat while having fun downtown. Reasonable prices, a casual atmosphere, delicious food and a historical remodeled building are just a few great reasons why everyone should stop by. Fenton Grill is located at 2 East 2nd Street Jamestown, NY 14701 and is open from . For more information call (716) 664-6204 or visit fentongrill.com. (Photo by Dusten Rader)

Monte Cristo with ham, turkey and mozzarella served on grilled panini white topped with raspberry sauce and dusted with powdered sugar. Dunkirk has a great new place to satisfy hunger and quench thirst cravings. The Kangaroo Cafe is a place where guests can dine on delicious home made creations or to enjoy a real espresso drink in a comfortable atmosphere. Kangaroo Cafe is located at 3969 Vineyard Drive in Dunkirk and is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. There is also a location at 20 Central Avenue on the boardwalk of the Dunkirk Pier that offers a selection of specialty drinks. For more information call 716-203-7215 or find them on facebook. (Photo

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If garlic is a must this chicken dish is sure to hit the spot. Locals looking for something new to try should stop at Lakeside Thai. The restaurant in Mayville features authentic Thai food. But, they will only open until October and will close until next Summer. So, don’t miss a great opportunity to be exposed to delicious and fresh dishes that are given the attention of a home cooked meal.

Lakeside Thai is located at 5031 West Lake Road in Mayville and is open from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Monday through Sunday. (Photo by Dusten Rader)

T-Bone pork chop served with Tri-Color fingerling potatoes and fresh seasonal vegetables.

Buster Brown Bean Company’s new cafe and bistro in Fredonia offers customers a unique dining experience in a friendly atmosphere. “Allow yourself to be comfortable and eat good food,” said co-owner David Culver. The cafe and bistro is located at 33 Church Street in Fredonia and is open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and Sunday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information or to findvisit busterbrownbean.com, for daily specials find them on facebook and twitter or call 716-672-6622. (Photo by Dusten Rader)

Lemon and lime tempura fried lobster roll. In music Forte means loud or strong and the food at Jamestown’s Forte is an equivalent to that description. It offers patrons a dining experience that links itself directly to the events at Reg Lenna Civic Center. Being next door to the center guests can stop in before or after to enjoy a meal that is representative of the restaurant’s name. Forte is located at 114 East Third Street in Jamestown and is open from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday with the lounge staying open until later for cocktails. For more information call 716-4846063 or visit fortetherestaurant.com. (Photo by Dusten Rader)

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VSK Emporium in Frewsburg is a place where people can find gifts and feel nostalgic while exploring the massive collection of unique antiques and treasured moments. When guests feel a rumble in their stomach they can take a moment to stop by Filomena’s Bakery and Cafe to recharge. Filomena’s Bakery and Cafe is located at 54 West Main Street in Frewsburg and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. For more information call 716-708-7049 or visit vskemporium.com. (Photo by Dusten Rader)

Unique drinks in interesting cups for individuals. 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. 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. (Photo by Dusten Rader)

Spring Rack of Lamb: Roasted with a mint Drambuie glaze, arranged around a Gorgonzola stuffed tomato, with lemon herb couscous. Ye Hare ‘n Hounds family restaurant in Bemus Point has successfully preserved the tradition of good food with family and friends for the last 24 years.

Open year round, Ye Hare ‘n Hounds is located at 64 Lakeside Drive in Bemus Point. The kitchen is open for dinners from 5 until 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday. On Sunday they open at 4. But, the Bar Bites menu keeps serving until 10 p.m. (Photo by Dusten Rader)

Dana Rae’s Kobe Sicilian Sliders: Ground Kobe beef mixed with gorgonzola, green olives, onions and secret spices rolled into a nice-a-meat-a-ball and cooked on the grill. These sliders are then topped with a pile of fried onion straws, roasted red peppers and a dollop of garlic lemon aioli.

They are served with the famous Parmesan truffle fries. From it’s humble beginnings The Italian Fisherman has grown into a staple of the Bemus Point experience. After almost 30 years of operation it still offers guests a fulfilling experience every time. So, stop by to try an unforgettable waterfront dining and drinking celebration with the Dalpra family. The Italian Fisherman is located at 61 Lakeside Drive in Bemus Point. It opens at 11:30 a.m. for lunch and dinner starts at 4:30 p.m.

The kitchen closes at 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and at 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. For more information call 716-386-7000 or visit italianfisherman.com. (Photo by Dusten Rader)

Buffalo Bread: Open faced, toasted with blue cheese, chopped chicken fingers and provolone.

Colden Lakeside Restaurant in Colden New York is a destination all four seasons of the year. This little known gem is the perfect place for any occasion that calls for the filling of hungry bellies.

Some locals are even beginning to call it Western New York’s best kept secret. This family run and family friendly restaurant is definitely worth the trip. Colden Lakeside Restaurant is located at 9504 Heath Road in Colden and is open from 4 p.m. to close on Monday through Wednesday and 12 p.m. to close Thursday through Sunday. For more information call 716-941-5296 or find them on facebook. (Photo by Dusten Rader)

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The Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Center and the Reg Lenna Civic Center have teamed up to bring locals laughs from national touring comedian Paula Poundstone (PP). On Friday, August 6, Poundstone will return to the Lucy Comedy Fest for the second time to honor the spirit of Lucy with her natural ability to be funny. For more information call 716-484-7070, visit LucyComedyFest.com or reglenna.com. The Reg Lenna Civic Center is located at 116 East 3rd Street Jamestown, NY. 14701. (Submitted Photo)

Everett “Bud” Scritchfield, Jr. on lead vocals and guitar; Tommy Bijak on vocals and guitar; Chris Skea on bass; and Mike Stuhr on percussion. Fans of upbeat country music will want to check out Derby native band Everett Lee and the Underground Stampede (ELUS). With a blend of original material and covers of artists ranging from Johnny Cash to Toby Keith this crowd pleasing group of musicians is one locals won’t want to miss. For more information visit undergroundstampede.com, find them on facebook or at reverbnation. com/everettleeundergroundstampede. (Submitted Photos)

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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.

The headline concert features area native Sean Patrick McGraw and Billboard Top 100 and Atlantic recording artist Uncle Kracker. (Submitted Photo)

Chris Bell at EBC West. Bell, a native of Jamestown New York, released a new album in September under the band name Win Peter Winters. The self titled album released by Silent Home Records featured Bell on vocals, cello, viola, violin, banjo, percussion and glockenspiel. Also accompanying him on the album were a host of musicians including Big Leg Emma’s Amanda Barton on violin, Frewsburg’s violin prodigy Cody Hiller, Israeli singer / songwriter Noa Babayof and Jaggery’s bassist Tony Leva. Chris Bell’s solo projects can be found on bandcamp at christopherbell. bandcamp.com. To listen to the full album visit winpeterwinters.bandcamp.com. For more information visit thechrisbell.com, silenthomerecords.com/WPW or find him on facebook. (Photo by Dusten Rader)

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Well Worn Boot. Though Well Worn Boot’s music can be described as folk rock n’ roll the band is full of surprises. Part musical production and comedic performance their live show quite the adventure. They bring wild outfits, tons of hand made props and even open the show with poetry read by Plainsman. For more information visit their website at wellwornboot.com or find them on facebook. (Photos by Dusten Rader)

Ian Thorsell on Bass and Vocals, Clark Merrill on Guitar and Vocals and Bob Cooper on Drums. Hot Stenographer will celebrate the release of their new CD Adult Superstore at Mojo’s on August 5. It will also serve as their temporary farewell show as bass player and vocalist Ian Thorsell is moving to Boston for an internship. So, don’t miss this opportunity to party with a great local band. For more information add the band on facebook or at myspace.com/ hotstenographer. (Photo by Dusten Rader)

Fredonia’s Chromakid take the stage and keep the crowd moving. Suzanne Bonifacio synth, vocals, sampling and bells; Tara Rook on keyboard, vocals and sampling and Kat Casale on drums.A trinity of sound has begun to emanate from Fredonia called Chromakid. As it slowly spreads it inspires those who hear it to celebrate the moving power of music. For more information visit facebook.com/chromakid, myspace.com/chromakid or soundcloud.com/ chromakid. (Photo by Dusten Rader)

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Barker Commons’ beauty. (Photo by Dusten Rader)

Rock to cross. (Photo by Dusten Rader)

Spring brings flowers to Westfield. (Photo by Dusten Rader)

A variety of carnival rides light up the night. (Photo by Amanda McClean)

A local enjoys some early morning fishing at the new Risley Street Bridge.

(Photo by Dusten Rader)

Fireworks on the Fourth of July. (Photo by Amanda McClean)

Firewire display in Dunkirk. (Photo by Amanda McClean)

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Sunrise over Lake Erie. (Photo by Dusten Rader)

Spring brings all sort of color. (Photo by Dusten Rader)

Flowering trees line the street. (Photo by Dusten Rader)

Purple Flower (Photo by Sorena Gilkinson)

Lighthouse (Photo by Niles Denning)

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Bee (Photo by Amanda McClean)

The flower needs so little to grow. All it takes is a little sun and some rain. Yet, within each bud lies a treasure trove of life giving golden pollen. (Photo by Dusten Rader)

Country Road (Photo by Niles Denning)

Frozen cherries. (Photo by Dusten Rader)

Flag (Photo by Niles Denning)

Dragonfly (Photo by Amanda McClean)

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A fresh bloom of flowers line the benches and baskets at Loyal Oak Greenhouses in Sheridan. (Photo by Scott Wise)

Wright Beach, Dunkirk at Sunset (Photo by Kris Majka)

The Red House Dam and lake at Allegany State Park. (Photo by Robert Piskor of Jamestown)

Wedding (Photo by Niles Denning)

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View from the Top ( Photo by Sorena Gilkinson)

Photo by Amanda McClean)

Candy Cane Lights. (Photo by Dusten Rader)

The Annual Fredonia Farm Festival drew guests from all over the county to Barker Commons for one fantastic weekend. (Photo by Dusten Rader)

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