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Following two highly acclaimed and well attended exhibits in the past four years, Women Create is returning to Jamestown, New York.

From April 15 to May 11, the Dykeman-Young Gallery and Vintage Emporium at 100 East Second Street in Jamestown will showcase a wide range of art and fine crafts in a variety of media. The works were created by 46 artists ranging in age from 16 to 94 and representing primarily western New York and northwestern

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Women Create is a community-minded, volunteer-run initiative to support and celebrate women artists by mounting a juried exhibit every other year. Internationally exhibited artist, curator and educator Debra Eck and photographer and blogger Jennifer Schlick are creative directors. They are assisted by mixed media artist Katherine Turnquist.

At the 7-9 p.m. opening reception on Friday, April 15, the creative directors and many of the exhibiting artists will welcome visitors, share

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Chamber Corner line. In fact, one of the easiest ways for a business to be found in a contemporary online search is also one Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce of the oldest ways for a business to gain new customers: by joining the Chamber of Commerce. Without County Executive Vince Horrigan is on the right getting into a detailed description of Search Engine path with a new Regional Solutions Commission em- Optimization, the reality is that Google is the most paneled and off to a swift start. Well over 60 people widely used search engine in the world. With a 52 from all over Chautauqua County turned out for the percent market share worldwide, Google has become initial meeting, representing towns, villages, cities, both a noun and a verb in our daily vocabulary. and emergency service providers. The first session One of our goals as a Chamber is to get our busiwas designed as both a learning and work session, nesses found more easily online. Since the inception with presentations from Mark Pattison, director of lo- of our online Business Directory several years ago we cal government services for the Department of State; have been building links with local businesses online.

Richard Zink of Southern Tier West; and Joe Stefko Google does not publicize its exact formula for optiof the Center for Governmental Research. Commization, but it is clear from a variety of tests and armission Chairman George Borrello led discussion ticles that Google “reads” the number of quality links groups in three key areas: Municipal Government, leading to any business or site, and a larger number Infrastructure, and Public Safety. The Commission is of links automatically means a higher ranking in forming subcommittees to discuss potential projects a Google search. It also reads keywords associated in all three areas in order to create plans that can be with a site, and looks for its own social media links implemented. The Chamber of Commerce is pleased (Google+) to be embedded in a site. to have been asked to participate in this important Our Chamber staff will work with local member venture. We have long been a proponent of creating efficiencies in local government structures in order to businesses to help them get found online. With the better serve our population and to save taxpayer dol- number of smartphones in the US set to top the lars. We look forward to working with County Legis- 200-million mark this year, we strongly encourage all businesses to get or improve an online presence, and lator Borrello, County Executive Horrigan, and the rest of the Commission to make meaningful progress joining the Chamber helps you do just that. If you have no online presence now, the Chamber provides in all of these areas. it. If you do have a presence online with a website Join the Chamber Now to Improve Your Onor social media platforms, the Chamber’s additional line Business Presence page will elevate your listing in a Google search.

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Chamber State Legislative Breakfast April 15 Each year the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce provides opportunities for its members to have a direct conversation with elected officials from each level of government. This year, the State Legislative Breakfast will be held April 15 at the Lakewood Rod & Gun Club. Senator Cathy Young and Assemblyman Andrew Goodell will provide their insights about legislation in Albany and be available for questioning from the audience. This event is sponsored

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TPT to Perform Benefit Concert for CCPTSA Contributed Article JPS

Local band, TPT, will perform at a family-friendly rock concert on Friday, April 15 from 7:30-9 p.m. in the Persell Middle School auditorium. The Jamestown City Council Parent Teacher Student Association (CCPTSA) will host the concert. Funds raised will be used to provide selected JHS seniors with scholarships to further their education and other CCPTSA programs that enhance the education of Jamestown Public School students. Tickets for the concert are available from any JPS PTA and TPT band member. Pre-Sale tickets are $5 Adults and $3 for students/kids. Tickets will also be available at the door for an additional $1.

In addition to the JHS teachers that are band members, there will be guest appearance by other Jamestown Public Schools’ faculty along with a performance by Persell Middle School fifth graders.

TPT started as a band whose sole purpose was to play a fundraiser for the JHS Class of 2012. The band consists of local musicians and community members; Jay Baehr, Justin Joyner, Adam Rohler, Don Volpe, Scott Lumia, and Michael Tuccio. As soon as the band's first fundraiser was over, they began getting other offers and requests. The band has since played the Bergman Park Labor Day Festival, Onofest, numerous fundraisers for everything from local sports teams to Kallie's Krusade. TPT continues to expand its musical repertoire and loves to entertain audiences of all ages. TPT can be followed on Facebook and Twitter.

“TPT was asked to help out the local PTA and we're excited to lend a hand,” said band member and Jamestown High School teacher, Mike Tuccio.

“We've never played Persell School before, which is also a bonus. It's always cool to perform in a new venue and we’re really excited for this show. It's going to be a family-friendly event, and we hope people come

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out to support the cause and sing along with us.”

CCPTSA is an organization comprised of members from the nine Jamestown Public School PTA/ PTSA’s, the JPS Superintendent, administrative staff, and the Board of Education. As an organization, CCPTSA fosters high ethical standards in the schools by enhancing the education and general well-being of the students in the district. In addition to providing scholarship(s) to graduating JHS seniors, CCPTSA promotes school and community advocacy along with family involvement. CCPTSA supports PARP (Parents as Reading Partners) and “Reflections,” a cre-

ative arts program. These are just a few of the many areas that CCPTSA is involved; all of which encourage growth and enrichment among our students.

The success of this CCPTSA event is only possible with involvement from the community. Jamestown Hydroponics, Lifetouch School Portraits, Allied Alarm Services, and AM Suchar Accountants are generously sponsoring this event. For more information, contact any JPS PTA member, check out the event page “TPT at Persell Middle School” on Facebook or contact Joanne Dean, President CCPTSA 483-6177.

Film Screening at JCC to Benefit Food Bank screenings are free and open to the public.

JCC On April 20, JCC and the Empty Bowls Project will Proceeds from a dinner associ- co-sponsor the benefit dinner, ated with the screening of two consisting of a variety of soups films in the Fragile Earth series and homemade bread, beginon April 20 and 21 will benefit ning at 6 p.m. The cost for the Chautauqua County Food dinner alone is $5. The cost for Bank. dinner and taking a handmade Both films begin at 7 p.m. and bowl home is $20. will be shown in the training Advance tickets for the dinner center at Jamestown Commu- can be obtained on April 9 and nity College’s North County 16 at the Fredonia Farmers’ Center in Dunkirk. The Contributed Article

Market.

Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story, a 74-minute documentary, will be shown after the dinner.

Featuring interviews with TED lecturer, author, and activist Tristram Stuart and author Jonathan Bloom, Just Eat It examines a systemic obsession with expiration dates, perfect produce and portion sizes, and reveals the core of a seemingly insignificant issue that is having devastating consequences around the globe.

Those who view Comfort Zone on April 21 will have an opportunity to join in a conversation, via Skype, with the movie’s filmmakers at the conclusion of the screening.

Upstate New York is the setting for Comfort Zone, an examination by three individuals on the effects of global climate issues. The film features Kate, Dave and Sean. Kate worries that her children will grow up in a different world, one more challenging than the world

she grew up in. Dave sees the climate problem as an internal crisis that each person must approach from the inside out.

Sean gets to the root of the science behind the greenhouse effect and looks at possible solutions.

Additional information on the dinner and films can be obtained by calling the JCC North County Center, 363.6500. The center is located at 10807 Bennett Rd.

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CHAMBER CORNER, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 munity Service Award, George Panebianco; New Business of the Year, Harvest Café; Manufacturer of the Year, Fancher Chair Company; Restaurant of the Year, Gialy’s; Retailer of the Year, Brick City Market & Café; Young Business Person of the Year, Bill Thomas; Young Community Leader of the Year, Kris Sellstrom; Pride of Jamestown Award, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival; and Business of the Year, Weaver Materiel Service. The cost is $30 per person or $225 for a table of eight. Advanced registration is required by April 8. You may register online at www.chautauquachamber.org/events or by calling 484-1101.

Hanover Chamber Member Appreciation Luncheon April 21 The Hanover Community Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Member Appreciation Luncheon on Thursday, April 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Colony Seafood and Steakhouse, Main Road, Irving. Kelly Borrello, Hanover Community Chamber President, will give a brief introduction and some opening remarks. The guest speakers will be Sam Hoyt, Western Region President for Empire State Development, and Kevin Sanvidge, CEO, and Kristine Morabito, Business Development Manager, for the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency. We encourage all Chamber members to attend. This event is sponsored by Ecolab and Pinewood Cottages Bed & Breakfast. The cost is $19 which and you can make reservations online at www.chautauquachamber.org/events or call 366-6200.

Business Over Bagels April 27 More and more employers are learning about potential hires online, but is that a good thing or a bad thing? Have you wondered what your rights are as an employer when it comes to hiring in this era of social media? Explore this topic when the Chamber and Jamestown Community College Continuing Education host the next Business Over Bagels session on Wednesday, April 27 at the JCC North Training Center, Bennett Road, Dunkirk. This informative session on “Human Resource Practices in the Era of Social Media” will be held from 8:30-10 a.m., featuring instructor Lisa Powell Fortna, Certified Human Resource Professional.

The cost to attend is just $25 for Chamber members or $30 per person for nonmembers. To register, call JCC Continuing Ed at (716) 363-6500.

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OBITUARIES March 27 Elizabeth Anne Northrup – Westfield Jack L. Eger - Lakewood Neline Penhollow – Jamestown March 28 Helen Reitz – Irving Thomas E. Bartlett – Sheridan David Michael Porsley March 29 Dale A. Wadsworth – Randolph Trinity Lynn Melody Motherwell Robert Andrew White – Bemus Point March 30 Gail J. Bidwell – Ripley

Ret. Lt. Robert J. Hoch – Jamestown Margaret I. "Peggy" Thorn JoEllen Mancari George C. Peters – Randolph March 31 Mary M.C. Marten Shopland – Westfield Judith Rae Yeargin – Silver Creek April 1 Julie (Howe) Brisley – Gowanda Mary Jo McGraw – Dunkirk Samuel L. Maggio – Westfield Lois G. Mahle – Fredonia Mildred C. Anderson – Jamestown

April 2 Ann C. Szczerbacki – Dunkirk Morris E. Giltinan Jr – Jamestown Karen A. Heasley William E. Bloom – Falconer April 3 Patrick Campaign – North East, PA Michael "Mike" "Moondog" Mullen – Jamestown Gerald L. "Jerry" Morrison – Jamestown April 4 Dorothy L. Crick – Lakewood Brenda Sue "Sis" McAdoo – Jamestown

Chautauqua Mall To Hold Third Annual “Sassy Spring Fashion Show” Contributed Article Goodman Public Relations

Chautauqua Mall, Chautauqua County’s family friendly regional shopping mall, will host its third annual “Sassy Spring Fashion Show” on Sunday, April 10 at 1 p.m.

The fashionable event, which coincides with National Poetry Month, will inspire shoppers with the latest in springtime trends while showcasing talented local poets.

“We are thrilled to present this poetic, fashionable event,” said Cynde Breneman, marketing director at Chautauqua Mall. “Chautauqua Mall is the perfect backdrop for events as a top destination where friends

and family can shop, dine and relax together.”

Local models will don styles provided by various retailers, including Hot Topic, Justice, Old Navy and more. GameStop models will show off the latest in gaming gear while a demonstration by Christopher & Banks will revolutionize the way we wear scarves. The fun, stylish hair and makeup will be provided by MasterCuts and Younique by Melanie.

In addition to previewing the latest spring fashions, attendees can feel the beat of today’s top music from “Not Your Average DJ” and experience a spoken word performance by Rhema Poetry. The first 50 guests to arrive will receive gifts, coupons and snacks for the show.

Interested in getting involved?

If you would like to participate in this fashion-forward cultural affair, please contact Cynde Breneman at (716) 763-9355 or email cynthia.breneman@ wpglimcher.com.

Before and after the show, attendees are encouraged to take advantage of the many trendy retailers available at Chautauqua Mall, such as American Eagle Outfitters, Bon-Ton, Fashion Footwear, Hot Topic, JCPenney, Justice, Sears and Victoria’s Secret. Families can also catch a movie at Dipson Theatres or stop for dinner at El Azteca Mexican Grill, Five Guys, Olive Garden, Ruby Tuesday or Sakura Buffet.

For more information, please call (716) 763-1823 or visit

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Like us on Facebook at http:// www.facebook.com/ChautauquaMall or follow us on Twitter @ChautauquaMall and on Instagram @ChautauquaMall.

About Chautauqua Mall Chautauqua Mall, Chautauqua County’s family friendly regional shopping mall, is home to popular retailers, including American Eagle Outfitters, Bath & Body Works, Bon-Ton, JCPenney, maurices, Old Navy, rue21, Sears and Victoria’s Secret. Chautauqua Mall also features dining and entertainment options, such as El Azteca Mexican Grill, Five Guys, Olive Garden, Ruby Tuesday, Sakura Buffet and Dipson Theatres. Located at 318 East Fairmount Avenue

(Rte. 394), Lakewood, NY 14750, Chautauqua Mall is open seven days a week; Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

About WP Glimcher WP Glimcher (NYSE: WPG) is a retail REIT and a recognized leader in the ownership, management, acquisition and development of retail properties, including mixed use, open-air and enclosed regional malls, as well as community centers. WP Glimcher owns and manages 119 shopping centers totaling more than 67 million square feet diversified by size, geography and tenancy. To learn more, visit wpglimcher.com.

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CASAC To Offer Free Parenting Program

Jamestown Public Schools Unveils New Alumni Website view the last time a member updated his/her profile. Alumni can also embed JPS their social networking sites right into their profile.

Jamestown Public Schools recently • Search for other alumni - Search unveiled its new alumni website, which feature to find others by first name, last can be accessed at jamestownalumni. name, location, zip code, occupation org or off the home page at jamestown- and more. publicschools.org.

• Visit Class pages - View news “The new website was created in information, a list of class members order for Jamestown Schools to better and ways to communicate with fellow communicate directly with our valued classmates. alumni. Our prior alumni website did • Lost/Missing Alumni & In Menot allow us to communicate with our moriam Listing - Our Lost/Missing alumni on district happenings and allow alumni to showcase events like class Directory lists name of those people not yet active on the community, while reunions,” said JPS Superintendent, Tim O. Mains. “The new website will the In Memoriam listing gives alumni a place to remember those that have offer all of these options while also offering a place where alumni, and indi- passed on. vidual Jamestown High School classes, • Upcoming Events – Listed on can communicate with each other. An home page for class reunions, homeimportant part of our five-year Stracoming and other alumni events. tegic Plan was to create on-line home • Message Boards - The message for our alumni and the new website boards are the perfect way for every meets that goal. We encourage all JHS class to stay connected. alumni to register at our new site.”

If any alumni have signed up with the The new website is through Alumold JPS alumni website, or a service niChannel.com who has provided like Classmates.com, they will need to alumni websites for many public and go to jamestownalumni.org and create private schools, universities and cola new profile to have access to all of leges across the country. The website the content and information directly will allow alumni to: from Jamestown Public School. The • Create a profile - Through the di- new website is free for JHS alumni and rectory, alumni can catch up with one registering is a simple and easy process another, contact other members, and - taking just minutes.

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It is next to impossible to be good at something without practice, so why not practice your parenting skills? One of the benefits of parenting classes is staying up to date on the newest and most effective parenting techniques. Join the class and master the art of parenting.

The Chautauqua Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Council (CASAC) is offering a free parenting class – “1, 2, 3, 4 Parents!” from Active Parenting Publishers.

This program is being offered without charge at the CASAC Jamestown office, 501 W. Third Street, Suites 3 & 4 Sprinchorn Building, Jamestown, NY from 4:00 pm – 6:00 p.m. on April 28, May 5 & 12. This three, 2-hour session program is for parents of children ages 1-4 years of age.

This is an early intervention well before children enter kindergarten in an effort to increase school readiness. Participants that attend this parenting program will learn: the importance of developing language skills, increasing vocabulary, and providing positive learning opportunities during early brain development; the stages of development – why their child acts like he/she does; how to keep a child safe; how to bond with their child; the importance of self-care; and how they can discipline their young child.

Investing in support for parents in nurturing children will help give our next generation the chance they need to reach their full potential and succeed in life.

To take advantage of this opportunity, contact Kathleen Colby at 664-3608. Everyone can benefit from enhanced parental skills to be effective parents in today’s world. The classes are on-going so be sure to call to register.

Since 1974, Chautauqua Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Council (CASAC), a United Way partner agency, has been providing prevention education and community awareness on alcohol, other drugs and compulsive gambling. CASAC is the only New York State Office of Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) approved and supported alcohol and other drug prevention agency in Chautauqua County. For further information about CASAC services, call the Jamestown office at 664-3608, or the Dunkirk office at 366-4623 or visit our website: www.casacweb.org.

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Explorer Davis Tapped to Give Lecture on April 12 type of work that Davis and National Geographic do was an important undertone in the overall discussion Fredonia about how to save the world.”

Davis’s visit to Fredonia caps off a year of ConvoOn Tuesday, April 12 at the State University of New cation events at Fredonia centered on the theme, York at Fredonia, Wade Davis, a former Explorer-in- “Rediscovering the Diversity of the Human Spirit.”

Residence at the National Geographic Society, will Throughout the academic year, faculty and staff deliver the annual Maytum Convocation Lecture, have presented the campus and community multiple “The Wayfinders: Why Ancient Wisdom Matters in a opportunities to engage with seminal questions, like Modern World.”

“What role can the university play in developing and The 3 p.m. lecture in King Concert Hall is free and supporting the human spirit?” and “How can we best open to the public, but tickets are required and avail- respect and interact with persons whose human spirit able in the Fredonia Ticket Office in the Williams leads them to adopt very different values?” Campus Center. Students can obtain a free ticket with their events were sponsored by the Office of the President student ID, and the general public is limited to four and the Faculty Student Association. Davis’s lecture is tickets per person. sponsored by the Maytum Lecture Endowment and the Williams Visiting Professorship Endowment, both The presentation will allow Mr. Davis to engage of the Fredonia College Foundation. the campus and community in a discussion of foundational but complex questions, like “What does it Davis is the author of 17 bestselling books including mean to be human and alive?” Davis was named “The Serpent and the Rainbow,” which was later by the National Geographic Society as one of the released as a feature film, and “Into the Silence: The Explorers for the Millennium and has been described Great War, Mallory and the Conquest of Everest,” as “a rare combination of scientist, scholar, poet and which won the 2012 Samuel Johnson Prize, the top passionate defender of all of life’s diversity.” His work literary award for nonfiction in the English language. as an anthropologist and botanical explorer has taken Davis has written for National Geographic, Newshim throughout the world. week, Outside, Harpers, Fortune, Condé Nast TravAccompanied by stunning photography, the talk will eler, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Globe and Mail, and lead the audience on a thrilling journey to celebrate many other international publications. the wisdom of the world’s indigenous cultures. In Polynesia, sailing with navigators whose ancestors CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 settled the Pacific ten centuries before Christ, and in the Amazon, meeting the descendants of a true Lost Civilization, the Peoples of the Anaconda. The journey continues to the Andes, to the far reaches of Australia to experience Dreamtime, the all-embracing philosophy of the first humans to walk out of Africa, and to Nepal, to encounter a wisdom hero, a Bodhisattva, who emerges from 45 years of Buddhist retreat and solitude. The trip ends in Borneo, where the last rainforest nomads struggle to survive.

The presentation has been described as a wild and moving celebration of the wonder of the human spirit, as expressed by the myriad of cultures Davis has encountered in a lifetime of travel, exploration and ethnographic research. It was noted that of the world’s 7,000 languages, fully half may disappear within a generation. Davis noted that at risk is a vast archive of knowledge and expertise, and rediscovering a new appreciation for the diversity of the human spirit, as expressed by culture, is among the central challenges of our time.

Fredonia senior English major Zachary Beaudoin expressed his enthusiasm for Davis’s visit, noting, “I first learned about Wade Davis in my Global Affairs class and his message resonated with my passion for sustainability and environmental stewardship. I apply his profound messages about life’s diversity and indigenous cultures to everything that I do. When I was in Paris for the United Nations’ climate talks, the Contributed Article

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Pancakes For Superheroes

By Katy Wise Contributing Writer

One of our very favorite meals around here is breakfast. Not just breakfast for breakfast, but breakfast for dinner and occasionally, breakfast for lunch.

With toddlers, you have to be creative.

Desperate times call for desperate measures.

Sometimes you desperately need to go grocery shopping, and in an attempt to put it off another day longer, you eat oatmeal for lunch.

Like today for example. Just being honest, guys!

This is one of the boys' favorite meals. The second that you say the word, 'pancakes,' there is instant excitement.

We don't do pancakes from a box though, they're always from the same recipe, with slight variations due to our current grocery shopping status.

But for the most part, the result is always delicious.

This does not include the time we tried making banana pancakes. (Insert disgusted emoji face here.)

So if you want to start a new pancake tradition in your house, here is the recipe to do it with! I will include our variations as well.

Buttermilk Pancakes • 1 3/4 C. Flour • 2 Tbsp. Sugar • 2 tsp. Baking Powder • 1/2 tsp. Baking Soda • 1/4 tsp. Salt • 1 egg, slightly beaten • 1 1/2 C. Buttermilk * • 3 Tbsp. Cooking Oil Please note, if you don't have buttermilk on hand, you can use regular milk, by leaving out the baking soda, and using 1 tablespoon of baking powder rather than the 2 teaspoons.

Sour milk can also be used and makes perfect, moist pancakes. For sour milk use the same amount of milk, and add 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice per cup of milk.

The lemon juice tastes better than the vinegar, in my opinion. I know this whole idea sounds crazy, but it really is good!

A messy kitchen can be a sign of a superhero with a happy belly If you decide to use the sour milk method, do this first so that the milk can sit for at least 5 minutes before using. scraping sides.

Mix all the dry ingredients together. In a separate bowl, beat the egg gently and Preheat griddle or pan and enjoy!! add to the dry ingredients.

As always, thanks for reading, and happy breakfast-ing from HBK! Add the milk and oil immediately following the egg and combine thoroughly,

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N'awlin's style of chicken with an updated Alfredo sauce.

Total time: 25mins Prep: 10 MINS Cook: 15 MINS Servings: 2 Ingredients • 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into thin strips • 4 ounces linguine, cooked al dente • 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning (your recipe, Cajun Seasoning Mix or storebought) • 2 tablespoons butter • 1 thinly sliced green onion • 1⁄2 cup heavy whipping cream • 2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes • 1⁄4 teaspoon salt • 1⁄4 teaspoon dried basil • 1⁄8 teaspoon ground black pepper • 1⁄8 teaspoon garlic powder Garnish • 1⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions • Place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl and toss to coat.

• In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté chicken in butter or margarine until chicken is tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.

• Reduce heat add green onion, heavy cream, tomatoes, basil, salt, garlic powder, black pepper and heat through.

• Pour over hot linguine and toss with Parmesan cheese.

Best Ever Banana Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting Contributed Recipe Food.com

Total time: 1hr 15mins Prep: 15 Mins Cook: 1 Hour Servings: 16 Ingredients • 1 1⁄2 cups bananas, mashed, ripe • 2 teaspoons lemon juice • 3 cups flour • 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking soda • 1⁄4 teaspoon salt • 3⁄4 cup butter, softened • 2 1⁄8 cups sugar • 3 large eggs • 2 teaspoons vanilla • 1 1⁄2 cups buttermilk Frosting • 1⁄2 cup butter, softened

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened • 1 teaspoon vanilla • 3 1⁄2 cups icing sugar Garnish • chopped walnuts Directions • Preheat oven to 275°.

• Grease and flour a 9 x 13 pan.

• In a small bowl, mix mashed banana with the lemon juice; set aside.

• In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.

• In a large bowl, cream 3/4 cup butter and 2 1/8 cups sugar until light and fluffy.

• Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in 2 tsp vanilla.

• Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk.

• Stir in banana mixture.

• Pour batter into prepared pan and bake in preheated oven for one hour or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

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Remove from oven and place directly into the freezer for 45 minutes. This will make the cake very moist.

For the frosting, cream the butter and cream cheese until smooth.

Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla.

Add icing sugar and beat on low speed until combined, then on high speed until frosting is smooth.

Spread on cooled cake.

Sprinkle chopped walnuts over top of the frosting, if desired.

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“Capturing a Moment in Time” is Focus of Audubon Photo Club Contributed Article Audubon Nature Center

Two local photographers will be the guest speakers at the next Jamestown Audubon Nature Photography Club meeting.

On Thursday, April 14, at 6:30 p.m.

Patricia Bellardo and Stephen Garvey will display and discuss their images as part of their mission of capturing a moment in time for others to enjoy.

Garvey has photographed team sports as well as nature and has some spectacular bird photos. Bellardo photographs people as well as nature.

Both will be sharing their works and their philosophy of capturing images.

Although they are independent photographers with differing approaches to their compositions, they both focus on telling a story. They have been together for 14 years and look forward to sharing and talking about their work.

For more information on the presenters, visit them online at www.stevegarveyphoto.com and www.patbellardophotos. com.

An illustrated presentation on an introduction to layers as used in color and contrast adjustments in Photoshop Elements will be in the 15-minute tech portion of the meeting.

The topics for image review that begins the meeting are “Images created using ‘Contemplative Photography,’” which was covered at the March meeting, and “First signs of spring.”

Patricia Bellardo and Stephen Garvey will be the guest speakers at the Audubon Nature Photography Club meeting on Thursday evening, April 14. The photographers are pictured here on a photo trip to Alaska. (Contributed Photo)

A social time follows the program.

First-time visitors are welcome to participate free of charge. The annual membership is $30. Among the benefits of membership are discounts on photography classes, field trips, and the

right to show photos at Club exhibits.

The Jamestown Audubon Nature Photography Club meets at the Audubon Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, one-quarter mile east of Route 62 between Jamestown, New York, and

Warren, Pennsylvania.

Contact Club President Cathy AbersKimball at (716) 664-3707 daytime or cathy@2ndlookgraphics.com for more information, or visit the Club blog at http://jasphotoclub.wordpress.com.

CARTS Announces Route To Nestle Purina Contributed Article Office of the County Executive

Through collaboration efforts between Kelly Services, Nestle Purina, and the Chautauqua County Mobility Manager, beginning April 4, 2016 Chautauqua Area Regional Transit System (CARTS) will pilot “factory runs” to and from Nestle Purina in Dunkirk on the City loops. CARTS will be available for the first shift workers going to and from, the take for the second shift workers needing to get to work and the return from Purina for the third shift workers.

“CARTS city routes are the most economical for our

riders in the City of Dunkirk,” said Cheryl Gustafson, Sr. Project Coordinator of CARTS. “If an individual in the City purchases a 10-trip ticket for $16.75, the ride will cost them $1.68 each way on the city bus.”

“This pilot run will begin April 4th and run through July of this year,” said Gustafson. “CARTS will make a determination by mid-July if the ridership warrants continuation.”

“We look forward to providing better service to our Dunkirk community and more opportunities to assist the workforce in Chautauqua County by providing this additional service,” said Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan.

The new schedules will be out over the next week,

along with flyers. The proposed times by shift will be: First Shift – leaving from Dunkirk City Hall at 7:10 a.m. or at Save-a-Lot at 7:15 a.m. arriving at Nestle Purina by 7:25 a.m. The return from Purina is a leaving time of approximately 4:23 p.m.

Second Shift – leaving Save-a-Lot at approximately 3:15 p.m. or Dunkirk City Hall at 3:17 p.m. arriving at Purina at approximately 3:23 p.m.

Third Shift – leaving Purina at approximately 8:23 a.m.

Questions can be directed to CARTS by calling (716) 366-4500 or 1-800-388-6534.

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Prendergast To Observe National Library Week Contributed Article Prendergast Library

Prendergast Library will celebrate National Library Week April 10-16 by presenting a variety of activities for children and adults and a performance by the mayor of Jamestown.

“Today’s libraries are not just about what we have for people, but what we do for and with people,” according to Director Tina Scott.

Activities for children consist of Puzzle Pals at 10 a.m. and Minecraft Club at 4 p.m. on Monday, storytimes at 10 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Lego Club at 4 p.m. Thursday, and a family activity from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Teens will have a movie at 3:30 p.m.

Friday.

Activities for adults include Volunteer Income Tax Assistance 4-8 p.m. and Scrabble Club at 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Happy Stampers Club at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Knitting4Peace from 3-5 p.m. and Thrifty Crafters from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, and an adult coloring program at 1 p.m. Friday.

Mayor Sam Teresi will be the guest reader for storytime at 10 a.m. Tuesday. His visit is part of a celebration of April as Month of the Young Child in cooperation with the Chautauqua County Association for the Education of Young Children.

Families are also invited to visit a photography exhibit by Butch Poole in the library’s art gallery. Traditional and abstract pictures as well as iPhonography are on display, and a portion of all proceeds from sales benefits the library.

Computer classes during the week include Introduction to Presentations (PowerPoint) at 2 p.m. Monday, April 11; Introduction to the Online Marketplace at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 12; and Introduction to Spreadsheets (Excel) at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 16.

“This would be an excellent time to stop in, see what’s new and take part in the celebration,” Ms. Scott said.

Erin and Anderson Lindblad enjoy observing fish in the Children’s Room. The library will showcase formal and informal learning opportunities during National Library Week.

Libraries across the country participate in National Library Week, which is sponsored annually by the American Library Association and has been observed since 1958. This year the theme is “Libraries Transform.” Honorary chair is Gene Luen Yang, an award-winning graphic novelist and the 2016-2017 national ambassador for young people’s literature.

Prendergast Library’s hours during National Library

Week are 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. All events are free and open to the public. An appointment is required for tax preparation, and reservations are requested for the computer classes.

For information, visit the library at 509 Cherry Street, Jamestown, call 484-7135 or check online at www.prendergastlibrary.org.

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Persell Middle Schoolers Hear From Author of ELA Studies Contributed Article JPS

Persell Middle School seventh graders had the rare opportunity to hear from author, Linda Sue Park, who wrote one of their ELA books, A Long Walk to Water and also, one of its main characters, Salva Dut through a distance learning lecture beamed from Monroe Community College in Rochester.

The on-line lecture is a preview of Ms. Park’s in-person talk, which is scheduled to take place at the Reg Lenna Civic Center in May. The distance learning opportunity came after students read and discussed A Long Walk to Water, which tells the story of not only Mr. Dut, but also the fictional Nya, who is from another Sudanese tribe, the Nuer. Students read the literature closely alongside complex informational texts that focused on background on Sudan and factual accounts of the experiences of refugees from the Second Sudanese Civil War. Students also explored characters, point of view, and created a poem comparing and contrasting the points of view of the two main characters.

Ms. Park talked about how she met Mr. Dut in Rochester and decided to write a fiction book based on his story. Salva, from the Dinka Tribe, is a Sudanese Lost Boy due to the Second Sudanese Civil War. He escaped Sudan with thousands of other refugees, and the book is based on the story of how he survived. As a Lost Boy, Mr. Dut was taken to Rochester where a family adopted him. His life’s work is focused on providing safe, clean drinking water for all in Sudan including drilling water wells for both the Dinka and Nuer tribes. Ms. Park is using, A Long Walk to Water, as a platform to support Mr. Dut's program, Water For South

Author, Linda Sue Park, talks to Persell Middle School seventh graders about the ELA book they read, A Long Walk to Water through distance learning.

Sudan.

Students had an opportunity to prepare questions for Ms. Park and Mr. Dut. “Being able to hear from the author and one of the novel’s main characters

really brings the book to life for the students,” said Persell Middle School teacher, Grace Johnson. “It helps open their eyes to important events (that they may not be aware of) happening

around the world. The students truly enjoyed having the opportunity to listen to a contemporary author talk about her book and learn more about the passion of someone like Salva.”

EXPLORER DAVIS TAPPED TO GIVE LECTURE ON APRIL 12, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 His many film credits include “Light at the Edge of the World,” an eight-hour documentary series produced and written for the National Geographic, “Grand Canyon Adventure” (IMAX 3D), and “Earthguide,” a 13-part series on the environment produced and written for Discovery. As a photographer, Davis has curated several major exhibits including “The Lost Amazon,” for the Museum of Natural History Smithsonian, and “No Strangers: Ancient Wisdom in a Modern World,” at the Annenberg Space for Photography. His own work has been widely published and exhibited.

A professional speaker for 25 years, Davis has lectured at more than 200 universi-

ties and corporate clients such as Microsoft, Shell, Fidelity, Bayer, Bristol-Myers, Hallmark, Bank of Nova Scotia, MacKenzie Financials and many others. His four TED talks have been seen by millions of viewers. In 2009 he delivered the Massey Lectures, Canada's most prestigious public intellectual forum. Davis is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Gold Medal of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, the Explorer's Medal (the highest award of the Explorer's Club), The Lowell Thomas Medal, the David Fairchild Medal for Plant Exploration (the most prestigious award for botanical exploration) and the $125,000 Lannan Foundation Prize for Nonfiction.

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The Weekly Word HOW WE TREAT OTHERS AND OUR HEALTH means for us to walk in divine health.

Being at peace with others is not just healthy for our minds; it's also healthy for our bodies.

The Bible says from our hearts flow "all the issues of life." (Prov 4:23) The health of our body is no different; it is subject to what is in our hearts.

Proverbs 11:17 says, "The merciful man does good to his own soul, but Rev. Timothy Stahlman he that is cruel troubles Family Church his own flesh." Biblically Jamestown speaking, there is a difcjamestown.org rect connection between how we treat others and the health of our bodies.

Jesus Christ, the great Fact: A person who is substitute, went to the at peace with others will cross on our behalf and be more likely to walk bore everything that the in health. Show me a devil would use to try person who is quick to to destroy our peace. forgive and I'll show you Jesus destroyed sin, someone who is quick and with it, the fear of to recover. Acts 24:16 death and hell. In His says, "And here do I great sacrifice, Jesus also EXERCISE myself, to destroyed any excuse always have a conscience we would ever have to void of offense toward hold a grudge or to treat God and toward men." someone with contempt.

I think it's very interJesus not only paved esting that the Apostle the way for us to have Paul, who was speaking peace with God, but He in Acts 24:16, used the demonstrated a love that word "exercise" when can always be at peace talking about living at with others. The magnipeace with God and tude of God's Gift was man. Just like physical designed to sober the exercise, remaining free minds of men to surrenfrom offense will benefit der all differences they the body. People who might have with fellow are easily offended are man. In doing so, God like people who never was providing another exercise; sooner or later

it will catch up to them.

If you are struggling in your health, make sure you don't have any outstanding grudges against anybody. Make sure that you are at complete peace with anybody you may have offended.

Proverbs 11:17 says, "... he that is cruel troubles his own flesh." That word "cruel" literally means to produce terror in the emotions of others. When we think of terrorism, we think of buildings exploding and people with bombs strapped to their chest. But how many people are terrorists to the emotions of those in their home or at work?

Spouses that are always angry and speak sharply are emotional terrorists.

People who sit around the break room and gossip about the boss are emotional terrorists.

The cold shoulder is a cousin to sickness. They are related because when you hurt someone else's feelings on purpose you are inviting illness upon your body. Husbands that slam doors and cupboards to prove how tough they are will be tested in their bodies. People who want to live long and healthy lives should first learn to live free from strife with their fellow man.

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Opera House to Present International Folk Group, EVA Contributed Article Fredonia Opera House

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House will present the international folk trio EVA as part of its Folk in Fredonia Music Series on Friday, Apr. 8, at 7:30 p.m.

EVA (formerly The Jammin’ Divas) is comprised of three contemporary singer/songwriters from around the globe – Liz Simmons (Ireland), Nicole Zuraitis (USA) and Kath Buckell (Australia) – who blend stunning renditions of traditional and contemporary original folk music with elements of improvisation from the roots of their cultures.

Through stunning three-part harmonies bedded against the plush melodic landscape of acoustic instrumentation, EVA draws the audience into an experience that transcends three continents’ history by sharing songs and stories of how each country culturally influences and enriches the other.

Liz Simmons grew up listening to her mother sing traditional songs from Ireland, Scotland, England and America, as well as the New Orleans brass music her father played. Since then, she has developed a vocal and guitar style that draws from her musical history in folk, roots and ballad traditions as well as the sounds of contemporary folk music. She has also become a respected songwriter - her original melody for the traditional song “False Sir John” reached #1 on the international folk DJ charts.

Liz is known for her work with Annalivia, the John Whelan Band and Long Time Courting. Her singing is featured in the film “Time and Charges” (2013), written and directed by Grammy and Emmy Award Winner Ernest Thompson. Dirty Linen Magazine calls her “a honey-voiced singer

(who) sings with winsome ease and genuine feeling.”

Singer/songwriter and pianist Nicole Zuraitis has been turning heads with her huge voice and catchy melodies since she returned to her hometown of New York in 2009. Jazz Inside Magazine called hers “a voice that’s hard to ignore... remarkable range... you can’t help but stop and take notice.”

In February 2015, Nicole was awarded the People’s Choice Award as well as the Johnny Mercer Award as a semi finalist in the National Vocal American Traditions Competition in Savannah, GA. She also was recognized as a finalist in the 2013 SongDoor International Songwriting Competition. Having recently returned from a tour of Asia and India, she shared the stage with the extraordinary Jane Monheit in “Jane Monheit and the Ladies of Jazz” and has opened for jazz legends Dave Brubeck and The Platters.

From her roots in a small Australian country town in the heart of the farming district of Northern Victoria to opening for such artists as Jewel and Ben Taylor, talented singer-songwriter Kath Buckell captivates audiences wherever she travels.

Buckell has toured Australia, Israel and the U.S. and has found her roots in a project that is preserving Australian poetry put to her original music. The project’s recording is called “Faces Do Not Change” and was produced and supported by well known producers Jaruslav and Daniel Jakubovic. On the recording, she is joined by special guest Ula Hedwig, one of Bette Midler’s original Harlettes, on a stunning rendition of Ula’s original song “Bird Of Mine.”

Buckell’s distinctive style draws upon many musical traditions, seamlessly fusing Folk, Rock,

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House will present the international folk group EVA as part of its Folk in Fredonia Music Series on Friday, Apr. 8, at 7:30 p.m. Through stunning three-part harmonies bedded against the plush melodic landscape of acoustic instrumentation, EVA draws the audience into an experience that transcends three continents’ history by sharing songs and stories of how each country culturally influences and enriches the other. (Contributed Photo)

Blues, Traditional Irish and Country. Her earnest connection with her audience exudes wisdom far greater than her

years. Her voice is rich, raw and passionate and evokes some of folk music’s greatest female artists.

Tickets to EVA are $17 ($15 Opera House members) and may be purchased in person at CONTINUED ON PAGE 18

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Lake Erie Wine Country to Host Wine & Cheese Weekend Contributed Article Julie Ellis

Lake Erie Wine Country will kick-off the 2016 season with their annual Wine & Cheese Weekend event on April 22, 23, and 24. Ticket holders will visit any or all of 23 participating wineries where they will enjoy a special wine paired with food samples created with exquisite Yancey’s Fancy cheeses. As in the past, ticket holders will receive a food and wine pairing sample at each winery, additional wine tastes, a wine glass, recipe booklet, $5 voucher for wine purchase, and a gift.

There is a diverse and delicious array of food offerings for this year’s event. Pork Verde Chili, Smoked Gouda Bacon Cheese Balls, Fruit Sushi, and Beer Cheese Fondue are but some of the food samples that can be savored along with the perfect complementary wine.

"A lot of people think wine and food pairing is this difficult, mystical thing, but in the end, it's really just about finding wines and foods that you enjoy and that you think complement each other,” says Bethany Margolis of Liberty Vineyards & Winery in Sheridan, NY. “A really good pairing will make a great wine and delicious food both taste even better. For the Wine and Cheese weekend, at Liberty Vineyards & Winery, we'll be pairing our Rufus Red wine with a Chicken Parm dip. The dip includes all of the cheesy, saucy goodness you'd expect from Chicken Parmesan and features Yancey's Fancy Garlic Cheese Curds. Our Rufus Red wine has a nice smooth, fruity flavor, and while the wine is on the dry side, it does have just enough sweetness and fruitiness to complement the highly-flavorful dip without getting lost."

Tickets are now on sale for the popular Wine & Cheese Weekend at only $35 per person. One ticket is good for all three days. They may be purchased online at www.lakeeriewinecountry.org before Wednesday, April 20 at 8:00 AM. Tickets are usually sold-out before this deadline, so advanced purchase is necessary.

Ticket holders plan their own itinerary, enjoying each winery on a self-guided tour on Friday, April 22 from noon-5 p.m. and/or Saturday and Sunday, April 23 and 24 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wine & Cheese Weekend is sponsored by Yancey’s Fancy Cheeses. www.yanceysfancy.com A ticket for your designated driver is available for only $20 and includes everything but wine. Friday and/or Sunday only tickets are only $31 each. This entitles ticket holders to enjoy all of the benefits of the event on Friday and/or Sunday only, but not on Saturday.

Wine & Cheese Weekend will kick-off a busy 2016 tourist season in the region.

Throughout the summer, the 24 individual wineries will host their own special events that include free concerts in the vineyards, vineyard walks, festivals, winemaker’s dinners and other exciting event offerings. “There is a multitude of fun and interesting activities at our wineries all spring and summer,” says Julie Ellis, Executive Director of Lake Erie Wine Country. “Events give people a little more incentive to come out and try our many award-winning wines while enjoying our beautiful region.” Special events for all wineries are listed at lakeeriewinecountry. org. There are also listings for lodging, dining, transportation and other area attractions.

Lake Erie Wine Country, formerly known as The Chautauqua-Lake Erie Wine Trail, has been incorporated for more than a decade. They are a consortium of 24 wineries located on a 50-mile stretch between Harborcreek, PA and Silver Creek, NY along the southern shore of Lake Erie. The mission of this non-profit organization is to “support and to market the wine and grape industries in Chautauqua County, New York and Erie County, Pennsylvania through the promotion of excellence in wine products, in winery and associate member facilities, and in the tourism experience in the region.”

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April 8

Little Explorers 10am- 12pm Audubon Nature Center 1600 Riverside Rd., Jamestown NY 716.569.2345 Fenton Slice of History Pizza Challenge 1-3pm St. James Church 27 Allen St., Jamestown NY 716.664.6256 Jamestown Jackals 4pm Jamestown Community College 525 Falconer St. Jamestown NY World Travel Series “The Promised Land: Adventures in the Middle East.” with Rick Ray 7:30 pm King Concert Hall 280 Central Ave., Fredonia NY 716.673.3501 Movies @ the Reg - Race 8pm Reg Lenna Center for the Arts 116 E Third St., Jamestown NY 716.484. 7070 The Porcelain Bus Drivers 20th Anniversary Reunion Show 8-10pm The Willow Bay Theatre 21 E 3rd St, Jamestown NY 716.665.1504

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April 08, 2016

EVA (The Jammin’ Divas) 7:30pm 1891 Fredonia Opera House 9 Church St., Fredonia NY 716.679.1891

Fredonia Winter Farmer’s Market 9am - 1pm Saturdays through May 14 Masonic Forest Lodge 321 E. Main St., Fredonia (Rt 20) 716.680.2844 “Near and Far: Sala Wong and Peter Williams” 4/8, 4/10 12-4pm Rockefeller Arts Center 280 Central Ave., Fredonia NY 716.673.3323 Fredonia Dance Ensemble 4/8-9 7:30pm 4/10 2pm Rockefeller Arts Center 280 Central Ave, Fredonia NY 716.673.3501

Spring Fashion Show 10am Chautauqua Mall 318 E. Fairmount Ave., Lakewood NY 716.763.1823

Jamestown Jackals 6pm Jamestown Community College 525 Falconer St. Jamestown NY

Cirque Mechanics: Pedal Punk 7pm Reg Lenna Center for the Arts 116 E. Third St., Jamestown NY 716.484.7070 Barrelside Chats with Winemaker Phil Hazlitt 10:45am -12pm Woodbury Winery & Vineyards 3251 South Roberts Road, Fredonia NY 866.691.9463

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Bird Banding Highlights 7-8pm BOCES LoGuidice Center 9520 Fredonia -Stockton Rd, Fredonia NY 716.569.2345

April 11

Fenton History Center Brown Bag Lecture Series 12-1pm Fenton History Center 67 Washington St., Jamestown NY 716.664.6256

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OPENING RECEPTION FOR WOMEN CREATE ON APRIL 15, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 refreshments, and answer questions about their work.

Audrey Dowling, the juror for the exhibit, will give a juror’s talk at 7:30 p.m.

Dowling is an artist and the owner and operator of the Portage Hill Gallery in Westfield.

Immediately preceding this reception will be the opening for the Juror’s and Founders’ Show at the 3rd on 3rd Gallery, adjacent to the Reg Lenna Center for The Arts at 116 East Third Street in Jamestown. The 5-7 p.m. event will open an exhibit of the artwork of Dowling, Eck, Schlick and Turnquist that will also be on display until May 11.

3rd on 3rd Gallery hours are MondayFriday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.reglenna.com/ content/3rd-3rd-gallery-events.

Both exhibits and receptions are free and open to the public. Catering for Women Create is by Miley’s Old Inn, with a cash bar. Donations will be appreciated to help defray costs.

All work at the Women Create exhibit will be for sale, and purchasers are asked to leave work in the gallery until the closing. Prices range from $90 to $10,000 for “Above and Below,” an acrylic on wood of a pair of ruddy ducks painted by Jennifer Miller of Cattaraugus County, New York. Miller won the 2014 Federal Duck Stamp Contest, the only art competition of its kind sponsored by the United States Government. “Above and Below” was used to create the companion image on the 2015-2016 Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp that went on sale last June.

Salons with the presenting artists will

The opening reception for Women Create will be on Friday evening, April 15, at the Dykeman-Young Gallery and Vintage Emporium in downtown Jamestown. This third biennial juried exhibit of women’s art will feature a wide range of art and fine crafts in a variety of media, including this mixed media work, “Tap’S’Tree,” by Jamestown artist Sandra Ecklund. Both the exhibit and the opening reception are free and open to the public. (Submitted photo)

be held at the Dykeman-Young Gallery at 7 p.m. on Wednesday evenings throughout the show.

Women Create has a special opportu-

nity for Girl Scouts and other interested young people. During the regular exhibit hours of 1-7 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday, a limited number of Art Gallery patches will be available for $3 each to

those who complete at least four patch activities listed on a card.

For more details, visit www.womencreate.org.

OPERA HOUSE TO PRESENT INTERNATIONAL FOLK GROUP EVA, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 the Opera House Box Office or by phone at 716-679-1891, Tuesday-Friday, 1-5 p.m. Tickets may be purchased online at www.fredopera.org anytime.

The event is part of the Folk in Fredonia Music Series, which is sponsored by The Gilman Family. The performance also is presented, in part, with support from the United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County, the Arts Services Initiative of WNY Inc., and the Give for Greatness program.

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House is a member-supported not-for-profit organization located in Village Hall in downtown Fredonia. A complete schedule of Opera House events is available at www.fredopera.org.

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Opera House ‘Live at the Met’ Continues with Donizetti’s ‘Roberto Devereux’ Contributed Article Fredonia Opera House

Live at the Met, the Metropolitan Opera’s award-winning series of live, high definition (HD) opera transmissions to theaters around the world, continues its 2015-16 season at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House on Sat., Apr. 16, at 1 p.m., with Gaetano Donizetti’s Elizabethan tragedy Roberto Devereux.

Soprano Sondra Radvanovsky takes on the extraordinary challenge of singing all three of Donizetti’s Tudor queens in the course of a single season, a rare feat made famous by Beverly Sills – and not attempted on a New York stage since.

In this climactic opera of the trilogy, she plays Queen Elizabeth I, forced to sign the death warrant of the nobleman she loves, Roberto Devereux. Tenor Matthew Polenzani is Devereux, and mezzo-soprano Elīna Garanča and baritone Mariusz Kwiecien complete the principal quartet in the bel canto masterpiece, conducted by Donizetti specialist Maurizio Benini. As with the two earlier trilogy operas, Anna Bolena and Maria Stuarda, this production is

by Sir David McVicar, who with this staging completes an enormously ambitious directorial accomplishment.

First performed two years after Maria Stuarda and Lucia di Lammermoor, Roberto Devereux shows Donizetti at the height of his musical and dramatic powers. The opera’s story was inspired by a historical incident – the execution for treason of Robert Devereux, the favorite of Queen Elizabeth I – but, as in many works of the time, history is used merely as a springboard from which the operatic imagination can soar.

Roberto Devereux mirrors the successful structure of the earlier Lucia di Lammermoor: a first act that lays out the issues at stake and introduces the musical language; a second act fashioned as a single dramatic arc; and

three intense shorter scenes for the final act. The production has a running time of three hours, 30 minutes.

Live at the Met telecasts are now shown in more than 2,000 theaters in 70 countries, making the Met the only arts institution with an ongoing global art series of this scale. The Met was the first arts company to experiment with this type of broadcast, beginning on a modest scale in 2006 and growing every season since then, with more than 10 million tickets sold to date.

Met opera stars serve as hosts for the series, conducting live interviews with cast members, crew and production teams, and introducing the popular behind-the-scenes features; altogether the worldwide audience is given an unprecedented look at what goes into the staging of an opera at one of the world’s great houses.

Individual tickets to each of the operas in the season are $20, ($18 Opera House members, $15 students). A Live at the Met flex subscription of eight tickets is available for $142. Flex tickets can be used individually at eight separate operas, all at once at one event, or anything in between. Tickets may be purchased in person at the Opera House Box Office or by phone at 716-679-1891, Tuesday-Friday, 1-5 p.m. Tickets may be purchased online anytime at www.fredopera.org.

The Opera House is equipped with assistive listening headsets for the hearing-impaired. Simply request one from any usher or Opera House staff member. Headset funding provided

by Robert & Marilyn Maytum, the John Ben Snow Memorial Trust, the Dunkirk-Fredonia Lions Club, and by a grant from Theatre Development Fund’s TAP Plus program in partnership with the New York State Council on the Arts.

Live at the Met opera broadcasts are made possible by Dr. James M. and Marcia Merrins, who funded the pur-

Live at the Met, the Metropolitan Opera’s award-winning series of live, high definition (HD) opera transmissions to theaters around the world, continues its 2015-16 season at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House on Sat., Apr. 16, at 1 p.m., with Gaetano Donizetti’s Elizabethan tragedy Roberto Devereux. Soprano Sondra Radvanovsky takes on the extraordinary challenge of singing all three of Donizetti’s Tudor queens in the course of a single season, a rare feat made famous by Beverly Sills – and not attempted on a New York stage since.

Roberto Devereux marks the climactic conclusion of the trilogy operas.

chase of the satellite transmission and projection equipment used in the series.

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House is a member-supported not-for-profit

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You’re Needed find purpose again.

I do what I do to forge everyday heroes.

Not a shredded 6-pack, or the next world’s strongest man who’ll pick up a semi truck, but rather the next hero who will be the one to pick up another human being. You see, lifting weights builds muscle, but lifting others builds love. And no amount of weight moved will cause as much change as a single drop of love.

By Brad Jarrett So if my clients become bigger, Contributing Writer faster, and stronger that’s great, but it means nothing until they use it to help another person.

To be completely honest, I’ve We’ve found, as you focus on been struggling with the mointentions greater than physical tivation to continue pursuing adaptation, you’ll receive mena career as a personal trainer. tal, emotional, and spiritual I’ve had difficulty finding my why; the reason I do what I do. fitness on top of the physical, which now only comes as a Thankfully, I have received fringe benefit. revelation while beginning to

You must come to the realization; muscles shrink, speed disappears, and physical strength dissipates. If we base our fitness on these metrics, we set ourselves up for inevitable disappointment. There is no refuting. The interesting thing is, even as physical markers of fitness begin to dwindle, our overall fitness level can continue to grow.

How? By focusing on the other pillars of fitness; becoming an everyday hero. What does that mean? Here are some things that come to mind…

Everyday heroes: • Smile • Laugh • Focus on others It sounds simple, but these actions will elevate your fitness level more than any physical exercise.

Smiling. It not only decreases stress, and promotes a better mood; it makes others smile as well! Have you ever noticed when you’re in a good mood it seems like everyone else is too?

That’s because they probably are! You made the decision to be happy, and other people follow suit. When you smile, you lift people up; when you frown, your drag them down (I didn’t even mean to rhyme ). A hero in training is one who puts on a smile even when it’s difficult, in fact, especially when it’s difficult, because they realize smiling isn’t for them; it’s for others. An everyday hero is one who’s willing to sacrifice their own comfort to put a smile on another’s face.

Laughing. The next time you want an incredible abdominals workout, try laughing for 5 minutes straight. Seriously!

Your abs will be screaming in soreness. But the amazing thing about laughter born from pure intentions is its ability to uplift a hurting soul. A quick laugh takes people out of their world, even if only for a second, and places them in a world of peace and happiness. An everyday hero not only laughs often, but looks for opportunities to make others do the same. An important distinction to note; this laughter is never pointed at another person.

Anyone can laugh AT others; heroes laugh WITH others.

Laughter should be a consistent part of your fitness routine.

It’ll build up your 6-pack, and other people.

Focusing on others. This is the true calling of an everyday hero. In fact, smiling and laughter are born of this focus.

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Public Health prevent sickness and injury and promote healthy behaviors.

Public health professionals do this work by conducting scientific research, providing health education, health promotion campaigns and policies along with safety standards to protect the public.

The nation’s Public Health movement is focused on 8 goal areas that will ensure every person has the opportunity to

By Tonja Dodd be as healthy as can be. It will take a nation to achieve these Contributing Writer goals and a conversation is where it starts – let’s talk. TarApril 4 – 10, 2016 is National get areas include: building safe, Public Health Week. Public healthy communities; helping health is a practice of commu- young people graduate from nities that promotes and prohigh school; improving ecotects the health of the people nomic mobility and social jusit serves where they live, learn, tice; offering safe and healthy work and play. Doctors typical- food; preparing for health ly treat the sick although more effects of climate change; proand more they are promoting viding quality healthcare and health and wellness as well, strengthening the public health more-so it is the professionals infrastructure. in public health who work to Become a savvy consumer and

help move our country to a healthier place.

Aligned with public health tenets, be an example and use health promoting assets that exist in our community such as parks, playgrounds, sidewalks, paths and trails; and purchase (and eat) fresh produce at roadside stands, farmer’s markets and supermarkets.

Be the change who stands up for safe neighborhoods with low-crime and violence.

Support a drug-free neighborhood. We all know drugs have become a social and health problem in our community – go to the forums where you can learn more and find out how you can help. Ask your pastor, rabbi, minister or priest to connect you with the community and volunteer with youth to inspire hope instead of turning to drugs. Or be that business person who takes a chance and mentors an apprentice who will in turn makes an honest living

again, instead of turning to drugs.

Support programs that offer nutritious foods to our youth and seniors - and request menu labeling wherever you go so we all know what we are eating.

For many knowing the ingredients, nutrient and caloric content often causes them to pause and be more mindful of what they consume.

Demand quality healthcare.

Healthcare reform has been a start, incentivizing quality care but it culminates with you, the patient. When at the doctor’s office, ask questions and fully understand what your healthcare plan means to you and your family’s health. Ask your doctor what your prevention plan is and let him/her know you want to be a partner in health not just illness. Know your numbers and access the resources that will help you manage your health. If you don’t know where to go, ask the

nurse or doctor at the office, ask your social worker or the nurse at the health department – there are many resources and channels for all of us to become healthier and voice our concerns.

Support local education and mentor young people. Statistics show Americans who have a high school education and higher live a longer, healthier life. Chautauqua Striders and the Literacy Volunteers of Chautauqua county are two organizations I am aware of that help those in need around the county. You could also inspire a young adult in your life and encourage them to find their own passion for learning and finish high school. It will not only benefit their self-esteem and job marketability it will also facilitate personal health and healthier generations to come.

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National Healthcare Decisions Days Open Houses Slated Contributed Article Hospice

Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care will hold two open house events to answer questions about advance care planning and assist individuals with the completion of their documents. The open houses will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 noon on Friday April 15 at their Fredonia offices (37 W. Main St.), and from 9 a.m. to 12 noon on Monday, April 18 at their Lakewood offices (20 West Fairmount Avenue). The events are free and open to the public.

The open houses will be held in observance of National Healthcare Decisions Day, an occasion that highlights the importance of making arrangements should we become seriously ill and unable to make our own healthcare decisions. Living wills and healthcare proxies are two of the most common advance directives that can be completed at the open houses.

"This year's National Healthcare Decisions Day theme is, 'It always seems too early, until it's too late,'" said Dr. Thomas Putnam, Medical Director at Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care. "This is a common theme among families we care for, because it is a subject that many don't tend to but end up wishing they had."

According to a survey of New York residents done by Excellus in 2008, 88 percent of residents think it is important to designate someone to make medical decisions on their behalf should they become seriously ill and unable to do so themselves, yet only 42 percent had designated a healthcare proxy. Healthcare proxies and living wills can prevent unnecessary and expensive end-of-life medical care, as well as provide family members guidance in making very difficult decisions regarding their loved ones.

Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care leaders Shauna Anderson, President & CEO, and Dr. Thomas Putnam, Medical Director and board certified palliative care physician

"Advance care planning is a gift you give your family," said Shauna Anderson, President & CEO of Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care. "Documenting and discussing your wishes regarding the care you would like at the end of life not only makes sure your wishes are honored, but it saves family members tremendous worry and sometimes discord."

"We hope residents will stop in, meet our staff and get to know us," Anderson continued. "We have wonderful, helpful staff and we are here to help families with this important matter."

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Individuals who cannot attend the open houses will find resources and links at the Hospice website. Living wills and healthcare proxies can be completed easily without an attorney or notary. They can also be completed at a physician's or attorney's office.

Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care is an independent, not-for-profit healthcare organization that has been serving residents of Chautauqua County for 35 years. Its mission is to provide end of life education and care in Chautauqua County. For more information, visit www.hospicechautco.org or call the Lakewood office at 716-338-0033.

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Chest Discomfort, Feeling Extra Tired? When to Get Help

Contributed Article Statepoint

Are you experiencing heart palpitations, shortness of breath, fatigue and discomfort around your heart? You could be experiencing atrial fibrillation (AF or AFib), the most common heart rhythm disorder. Recognizing signs and symptoms is essential to early diagnosis and effective treatment.

Affecting about three million Americans, AF is a rapid heartbeat, which can lead to poor blood flow and increased risk of serious conditions, including stroke and heart failure.

AF is the result of abnormal electrical impulses, which travel chaotically throughout the upper chambers of the heart, causing the atria to contract so quickly the heart loses its ability to pump efficiently. This may cause blood to pool in the heart, where it can clot. If a clot travels to the brain, it can cause a stroke. A recent study by researchers from Boston University found that people with AF are nearly five times more likely to have a stroke.

“All types of patients of all ages should monitor heart rate and blood pressure regularly, and seek medical help when they don’t feel well. Even short bursts of palpitations may be the beginning of persistent or chronic AF,” says Dr. Leo Polosajian, an electrophysiologist and founder of Cardiac Rhythm Specialists in Reseda, CA. Unfortunately, many AF patients don’t experience symptoms until an event happens.

“While biking my normal route, my heart rate rose and I couldn’t breathe.

I pretty much went into sudden cardiac death,” says Todd Smiland, a patient of Polosajian’s. “Luckily the ambulance made it to me in seven minutes and they were able to defibrillate me back to life, essentially. That pretty much

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started all of my heart issues.”

By correcting abnormal conduction fibers in the heart through ablation, its electrical system may be repaired and the heart may return to a normal rhythm. One of the newest innovations uses contact force ablation technology, which gives physicians a real-time, objective measure of force applied to the heart during the procedure.

“I felt this patient was an ideal candidate for an ablation procedure instead of medication, which only treats symptoms. When patients don’t respond to medication or it’s not an optimal therapy option, I turn to radiofrequency ablation,” says Polosajian.

“It was like night and day,” says Smiland, who after receiving ablation treatment, resumed activities he previously enjoyed.

According to Polosajian, Smiland’s experience may not represent those of all patients, but a recent FDA review found ablation had at least a 47 percent greater success rate than medication.

“This patient’s experience is what all physicians hope to achieve,” says Polosajian.

It’s important to note there are risks and potential adverse events associated with ablation procedures, including but not limited to cardiovascular related complications, such as hematoma,

effusion and infection. Contact force ablation may not be appropriate for patients who have had certain recent heart surgeries, prosthetic valves, active systemic infection or have undergone other major vascular procedures. Patients should consult with their physicians about options.

A checklist of questions to ask your doctor can be found at www.sjm.com/ AfibAnswers, a site provided by St. Jude Medical, a leader in technologies that treat atrial fibrillation.

Know the signs and symptoms of AF and talk to your doctor, if you suspect anything is amiss.

YOU'RE NEEDED, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 It’s not easy to be others minded, and selfless, but it’s an act of love and represents the highest level of social fitness. Even in comic books, heroes are always helping others, I think its part of the job description, and it’s impossible to help others without being focused on them. Which means you see them as more important than yourself, and treat them in congruency with that belief (Phil. 2:3). It means you ask questions, listen to their struggles/victories, weep when they weep, and

rejoice when they rejoice (Rom. 12:15). Focusing on others turns a stranger into a friend, and a friend into a brother. It IS a tough calling, but it’s what you were created to do.

Are you willing to answer the call?

Fitness Will Be Greater.

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Zumba is taking the fitness world by storm and nowhere was that more evident than on Sunday afternoon at St. Hyacinth’s gymnasium in Dunkirk.

Six local zumba instructors came together for their biggest Zumbathon yet. The annual event saw over 150 participants.

“People are excited,” Sue Chaffee said prior to the event.

“There’s going to be endorphins flying everywhere.”

Each of the six instructors were raising money for a different charity. At the end of the event, the money would be split six ways. This year’s event raised a whopping $3,800, which amounts to over $500 for each charity.

Part of the event was an auction that consisted of 70 raffle baskets, gift cards and various other items that were donated by either local businesses or individuals. There were also tshirts for sale as well as a snack bar complete with smoothies.

Local D.J. Joe Gould also donated his time, which provided the perfect ambiance.

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“It was a little challenging,” Chaffee added. “There aren’t that many places in the area that can hold that many people.

We certainly thank St. Hyacinth’s for letting us use their gym.”

Each instructor got to lead the way for a few songs after they all led the warmup together.

The following is a list of the six instructors and their corresponding charities: Lisa Maslak — Safe House of Chautauqua County Janet Kozlowski — Blue Buffalo Pet Cancer Research Sue Chaffee — Hospice of Chautauqua County Jean Sutton — Lakeshore Humane Society Jayme Delcamp — American Diabetes Association Becky Weaver — Greater Rochester Spinal Bifida Association More information can be found through each of the instructor’s classes as well as the Zumbathon Facebok page.

Stefan Gestwicki is the sports editor of the Chautauqua Star.

Comments on this article or any other can be sent to stefan. gestwicki@star-mediagroup.com.

By Mike Farrell Associated Press

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- At least the Buffalo Sabres are finishing strong.

Jack Eichel got his 24th goal and Ryan O'Reilly got his 21st to help the Sabres beat the New Jersey Devils 3-1 on Tuesday night.

Johan Larsson also scored and Chad Johnson made 18 saves for the Sabres. ''This shows how much we've grown,'' Johnson said. ''Get rid of October with that learning curve as a group, with a new coach and new players. After that, we've showed we can be a good team.''

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MLB Preview: The Good, The Bad and The Predictions

By Stefan Gestwicki Star Sports Editor

Warning: Now that it’s officially baseball season, be prepared for an inundation of commentaries in the Chautauqua Star about America’s Favorite Pasttime.

In case you missed it, the MLB season opened up this weekend (not to mention high school baseball). At least, I assume everything went off without a hitch.

I’m actually writing this a few days before the season kicks off.

This annual MLB prediction article is one of my favorite projects each and every year. As is the case with the unpredictable sport of baseball, these predictions usually go awry, but the research and occasional stretch are a lot of fun. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoy writing it.

AMERICAN LEAGUE EAST Baltimore Orioles 2015 record: 81-81 (third place) The good: If you like home runs (and let’s be honest, who doesn’t?), the Orioles are the team for you. From the top of their lineup to the bottom, the Orioles have sluggers in spades. Manny Machado hits leadoff and rakes while playing an eye-popping third base. Adam Jones, Chris Davis, Mark Trumbo and Pedro Alvarez are known for hitting home runs in bunches. J.J. Hardy is healthy. Matt Wieters is healthy. This offense is going to be scary good, especially once the weather warms up and playing in that stadium where the ball jumps out of the park. The back end of the bullpen is solid with Zach Britton and Darren O’Day. The bad: Ubaldo Jimenez is the team’s ace. That’s Jimenez of the 4.11 ERA last season and 4.88 ERA in 2014. Even if he’s not the “ace,” who is? Yovani Gallardo? Chris Tillman? Those guys don’t inspire much confidence. Miguel Gonzalez wouldn’t be in any other rotation in baseball. Kevin Gausman is still getting by on his draft status, but he’s been in the league for three years now. While still only 25 years old, he’s never going to be an ace. The rotation will undo this team.

The prediction: Third place in the East.

Boston Red Sox 2015 record: 78-84 (fifth place) The good: Sports history is filled with instances of legendary players

Which team will get the celebration in 2016? (AP Photo) going out champions. Look no further than Peyton Manning this year, in fact. With David Ortiz making this officially his final season, it would be shocking if he didn’t have a great year. The offense should be fine with Mookie Betts and Xander Bogaerts showing they’re much more than hype. There’s no way Hanley Ramirez and Pablo Sandoval perform as terribly as last season. Former A.L. MVP Dustin Pedroia could be a difference maker if he’s healthy.

They also signed a guy named David Price to bolster the rotation. The bullpen should be great with new closer Craig Kimbrel.

The bad: Behind Price, the rotation could be a disaster. You know, just like last season. Clay Buchholz’s best days are behind him. Joe Kelly was never good. Rick Porcello could bounce back. Eduardo Rodriguez has potential, but that boom-or-bust roller coaster ride last season was more bust when all was said and done. I also lied above, there’s definitely a chance that Ramirez and Sandoval are both terrible again. Rusney Castillo is looking like a $70-million mistake as well. He won’t even be starting.

The prediction: Fourth place in East.

New York Yankees 2015 record: 87-75 (second place, lost Wild Card game) The good: There aren’t many teams that make you

start at the end, but the back end of the Yankees bullpen is going to be legendary. Adding Aroldis Chapman to Dellin Betances and Andrew Miller is borderline unfair. The outfield defense should be solid, too — at least in left and center with Brett Gardner and Jacoby Ellsbury able to cover a lot of ground.

The offense got a ton of power last season from Mark Teixeira and Alex Rodriguez. While I’d be shocked if the two with a combined age of 76 can duplicate last season, each should hit a fair number of home runs.

The bad: On cbssports.com, the Yankees preview states the pitching staff as “good news.” I must be missing something because that rotation looks somewhere between putrid and a nightmare. C.C. Sabathia is done. That’s obvious. Masahiro Tanaka wasn’t the phenom he was in his first season even when healthy. Nathan Eovaldi throws hard, but usually gets hit just as hard. Michael Pineda is an injury waiting to happen. Luis Severino might very well be a breakout candidate, but it’s hard to tell after just 11 CONTINUED ON PAGE 25

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MLB PREVIEW, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 24 big league starts. At best, this rotation looks “meh.”

The prediction: Second place in East.

Tampa Bay Rays 2015 record: 80-82 (fourth place) The good: Run prevention is a recipe for success and the Rays should once again be great at it. Chris Archer is the clear-cut ace at the front of the rotation while Drew Smyly and Jake Odorizzi are both in line for nice seasons. Matt Moore might be healthy. Who knows? Three years ago he was all the rage. The defense will aid in that run prevention, too.

Kevin Kiermaier is simply outstanding in center field.

Desmond Jennings has serious wheels in left. Even James Loney at first has a great glove. (edit: Loney was released) This is a team put together to keep the other team off the board.

The bad: As good as the starters are, the bullpen could undo their success. They traded Jake McGee for Corey Dickerson and closer Brad Boxberger is out for over a month after needing abdominal surgery.

With teams focusing so heavily on bullpens of late, it’s strange that Tampa Bay of all teams is seemingly ignoring it. The offense is also…not elite. Evan Longoria is 30 years old and hasn’t been a great player in years. Dickerson is moving from the most hitter friendly stadium (Coors) to one of the most pitcher friendly. Is Logan Morrison as good as it gets at DH and middle-of-the-order bat?

The prediction: Fifth place in East.

Toronto Blue Jays 2015 record: 9369 (first place, lost in ALCS) The good: If you’re a pitcher in the MLB, you pray that your turn in the rotation doesn’t line up with the series against the Blue Jays.

The middle of the order is shockingly good. Josh Donaldson, Jose Bautista, Edwin Encarnacion and Troy Tulowitzki would instantly become the best hitter on 90 percent of MLB teams. Russell Martin would be a middle-of-the-order bat on most teams.

He projects to hit eighth. Marcus Stroman is a hot pick for the A.L. Cy Young and for good reason. The diminutive right hander has wipeout stuff and looks to be healthy after missing most of last season. The defense should be awesome, too. Donaldson, Tulo, Kevin Pillar and Ryan Goins are all elite on defense.

The bad: The rotation isn’t great. That’s not exactly a secret. There are going to be a lot of 8-5 wins in Toronto’s future. Of course, a win is a win. Pillar is penciled in as a leadoff hitter, but even hitting in front of some the most feared bats in baseball, he only got

on base at about a .310 clip last year. That needs to improve. There’s not a ton to dislike about Toronto.

Hence…

The prediction: First place in East.

AMERICAN LEAGUE CENTRAL Chicago White Sox 2015 record: 76-86 (fourth place) The good: Star power.

This is a team that sports Jose Abreu, Chris Sale and Todd Frazier.

It’s only a matter of time before Jose Quintana is considered a star. He and Sale make for a scary 1-2 punch at the top of that starting rotation.

Sale’s ERA rose by nearly a run and a half, but his K:BB ratio also rose to 274:42. That ERA will go back down. Adding Frazier to protect Abreu was a genius move. The Toddfather is a hitting machine and mans the hot corner respectably as well. Melky Cabrera, Austin Jackson and Alex Avila have all had varying degrees of success and should make for an above average offense.

The bad: The defense isn’t going to be very good.

Jimmy Rollins was signed to play shortstop but the 37-year old certainly isn’t the player he was 10 years ago. In fact, he’s not very good at all any more. Adam LaRoche’s abrupt retirement was an odd situation.

The players are going to have to deal with questions about that for some time. The back end of the rotation is putrid. John Danks and Mat Latos have been dumpster fires the past few seasons.

The prediction: Fourth place in Central.

Cleveland Indians 2015 record: 81-80 (third place) The good: The Indians probably have the best one-throughfive starting rotation in baseball. Corey Kluber was quiet after his Cy Young season, but he still won 14 games and averaged more than a strikeout per inning and had a K:BB ratio of 245-45.

Carlos Carrasco was nearly as good with a ratio of 216:43. This is a team that strikes out opposing hitters in bunches. Shortstop Francisco Lindor’s bat closed the gap with his elite glove work and he’s on the verge of becoming a huge star in the league. Jason Kipnis bounced back in a big way last year and should be an All Star again.

The bad: Star left field Michael Brantley is banged up and will start the season on the DL with shoulder problems. That’s bad news as he’s the key cog in the offense. A shoulder injury could be an issue

even when he comes back. The rest of the lineup isn’t terrible inspiring. Mike Napoli has been a rough ride the past few years. Juan Uribe’s best days (which weren’t that good to begin with) are definitely behind him. Tyler Naquin is something of an unknown in center field and will make his Major League debut on Opening Day. The prediction: Second place in Central.

Detroit Tigers 2015 record: 74-87 (fifth place) The good: The offense is going to be good — exceptional, even. The middle of the lineup features three feared sluggers in Miguel Cabrera, Victor Martinez and J.D. Martinez (he of 38 home runs last season).

Ian Kinsler is a steady leadoff man and free agent signee Justin Upton should fit in nicely into the No. 2 spot. The bottom of the lineup leaves something to be desired, but third baseman Nick Castellanos is a decent comeback bet and Jose Iglesias could continue to improve. The bullpen has undone Detroit for years, but Francisco Rodriguez, Mark Lowe and Justin Wilson were brought in to shore up that weakness.

The bad: It’s sad what has happened to former MVP Justin Verlander, but the fact that he’s the ace of the staff has to go in the bad column. He’s a shell of his former self but will continue to collect a massive salary for years. Anibal Sanchez and Jordan Zimmermann are decent options for Nos. 2 & 3 starters, but Mike Pelfrey is basically a batting practice pitcher at the back of the rotation. Daniel Norris has some upside, perhaps, but he’s going to start the season on the DL. Starting pitching will be the Achilles heel of this team.

The prediction: Third place in Central.

Kansas City Royals 2015 record: 95-67 (won World Series) The good: The defending World Series champions are bringing back most of their key pieces. Gone from the rotation is Johnny Cueto, but you could certainly argue that he was a detriment in his short time in Kansas City. The offense, defense and bullpen are all strengths for this year’s squad. Mike Moustakas, Lorenzo Cain, Eric Hosmer, Alex Gordon and Sal Perez form one of the best cores in baseball. The scary thing is that they’re all fairy young and could continue to improve. The bullpen is among the best in the game as well. Wade CONTINUED ON PAGE 26

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MLB PREVIEW, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 25 Davis is unhittable while Kelvin Herrara and newly signed Joakim Soria should again be great setup men.

The bad: Edison Volquez is the “ace” of the staff.

Yes, he’s been great since the tutelage of the pitcher whisperer Ray Searage in Pittsburgh, but he’s certainly not an ace. Ian Kennedy was brought in to provide rotation depth, but the problem is his 4.28 ERA last season and 4.91 mark in 2013. He’s living off one good season back in 2011. Yordano Venture was terrible and sent to the Minors last year. Chris Young was a joke until last season. Kris Medlen has a scary injury history that almost assured him of missing time this season.

The prediction: First place in Central.

Minnesota Twins 2015 record: 83-79 (second place) The good: Many considered Minnesota’s 2015 season as an overachievement, but the Twins feel like their collection of young stars combined with savvy veterans is a recipe for success. Brian Dozier is criminally underrated.

Joe Mauer still swings a sweet bat. Trevor Plouffe smacked 22 home runs last season, the second time he’s reached the 20-home run plateau. The real reason for optimism in the Twin Cities is the young duo of Miguel Sano and Byron Buxton. Sano’s massive power and Buxton’s athleticism should lead to big things.

The bad: Sano’s 18 home runs in 80 games was great, but the fact that he struck out an astounding 119 times in just 279 at-bats is frightening. The Twins are hoping for more of a complete player, but so far it looks like they might have Adam Dunn 2.0 (not that that’s the worst thing in the world). The starting rotation looks atrocious on paper. Ervin Santana pitched to a 4.00 ERA in his first season with the Twins and he’ll get the Opening Day nod. He’s followed by Kyle Gibson, Phil Hughes, Ricky Nolasco and Tom Milone. It’s not exactly the 1990’s Atlanta Braves, is it?

The prediction: Fifth place in Central.

AMERICAN LEAGUE WEST Houston Astros 2015 finish: 86-76 (second place, wild card, lost in ALDS) The good: We aren’t far removed from the days of the Astros losing 100 games in three straight seasons, but this is a very different team. After making the playoffs last season, the Astros are way

ahead of schedule and feature a plethora of young stars. Jose Altuve might be the best leadoff man in the game. George Springer is expected to challenge for a 30-30 season and Carlos Correa is already getting touted as a future MVP. Carlos Gomez and Colby Rasmus gives the team some veteran presence in the outfield. Dallas Keuchel and Collin McHugh proved to be a dominant 1-2 punch in the rotation, winning a combined 39 games. Ken Giles is out of the obscurity of Philadelphia and ready to be a household name as a closer.

The bad: For a team that lost 100 games from 20112013 and then another 92 in 2014, you’d think there would be some major holes remaining on this team.

Except for maybe the fact that Carlos Gomez and Colby Rasmus both seem to be instigators and routinely show on “most hated players” lists, there’s not a lot of negative things to say about this team. The rotation is solid. The bullpen is loaded. The offense has speed, on-base ability, patience and power.

The prediction: First place in West.

Los Angeles Angels 2015 finish: 85-77 (third place) The good: The Angels were just a game behind the Astros for the second wild card in the A.L. last season, so there’s reason to be optimistic. Mike Trout is obviously the best player on the planet. His combination of speed and power is truly mesmerizing. Albert Pujols, while undoubtedly one-dimensional at this point in his career, still has plenty of pop left in his bat. The trade for Andrelton Simmons does shore up the infield defense while there’s still hope Simmons’ bat develops a little more. Kole Calhoun will look to repeat his nice 2015 season, at least powerwise. There are former Gold Glove winners all over the field with Trout, Calhoun and Simmons.

The bad: There just isn’t enough talent around Trout for this team to compete. It seems impossible for this team to even win 85 games again. What are the odds Pujols clubs another 40 home runs? Even Calhoun only got on base at a .308 clip despite hitting 26 home runs. The worst thing, however, has to be the rotation. There’s injury concern, age concern and simple performance concern. Not one guy in the starting five elicits a ton of confidence. The bullpen is nothing special, either.

The prediction: Fifth place in West.

Oakland Athletics 2015 record: 68-94 (fifth place) The good: Sonny Gray is among the four or five

best pitchers in the American League. He’s reaching the age where pitchers really hit their stride. It wouldn’t be shocking at all to see Gray win some hardware at season’s end. The trade for Khris Davis added some much-needed power to the lineup. There are comeback candidates all over the lineup including Billy Butler and Yonder Alonso. There’s some lineup depth, too, with Coco Crisp, Mark Canha and Chris Coghlan forming a solid bench. Sean Doolittle is a great closer, too.

The bad: While Doolittle is a great closer, the rest of the bullpen is…not good. John Axford, Fernando Rodriguez, Ryan Madson and Marc Rzepczynski have all had moderate success in their careers, but their arrows are certainly pointing the wrong way at this point. There aren’t really any bats in the lineup that scare opposing pitchers, either. Davis adds power, but he also strikes out a ton. Butler’s career has been in decline for years and that trend should continue.

The prediction: Fourth place in West.

Seattle Mariners 2015 finish: 76-86 (fourth place) The good: Every year the Mariners are a trendy pick to make the playoffs. Every year the Mariners disappoint.

This year, however, there are more than a few things to point to for optimism. Of course the first player that comes to mind is the King himself – Felix Hernandez. His path to the Hall of Fame will continue this year. Robinson Cano is the team’s other big star. After starting slow, a monster second half gave Seattle fans something to look forward to. Cano had a big spring, too. Nelson Cruz is one of the most prolific power hitters in the game despite playing in a pitcher’s park. Young shortstop Ketel Marte has a ton of promise.

The bad: The Mariners bullpen has long been a problem, but the issue was addressed with Joaquin Benoit and Steve Cishek. Is that better? Cishek was a disaster last season (though he’s looked sharp lately).

Nori Aoki, Adam Lind, Chris Iannetta and Leonys Martin are all new to the starting lineup, but none of those guys are truly difference makers. Wade Miley (he of the 4.46 ERA in 2015) is the team’s third starter behind Hernandez and Hisashi Iwakuma. Taijuan Walker has seemingly been around forever, but hasn’t made good on his potential. Nate Karns also has a 4.00 ERA last year. The offense is going to have to overachieve to make up for sub-par pitching.

The prediction: Second place in West.

Texas Rangers 2015 record: 88-74 (first place, lost in ALDS) The good: Prince Fielder had a monster bounceCONTINUED ON PAGE 27

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Elvis Andrus, Roughned Odor and Delino DeShields, Jr. give Texas a super defense up the middle. Ian Desmond was signed on the cheap and could pay off big. Mitch Moreland clubbed 23 home runs last year and could easily hit more in 2016. Middle relief is a strange thing to say is a strength, but Texas is pretty solid in that regard.

The bad: Darvish is going to miss the season’s first month. Injuries kept Derek Holland to 10 starts last year and wasn’t all the good anyway. Colby Lewis (despite his 17 wins) wasn’t all that good last season and pitched to a 4.66 ERA. So the starting rotation is obviously a concern, but the back end of the bullpen could also be a weak link. Shawn Tolleson saved 35 games last year, but good luck finding anyone who thinks he’s a sure thing.

The prediction: Third place in West.

NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST Atlanta Braves 2015 record: 67-95 (fourth place) The good: Hmm… Freddie Freeman is a legitimate star. The mere fact that both catcher A.J. Pierzynski and closer Jason Grilli are still going strong at 39 years old is astounding. Both have had very nice MLB careers. Mostly, the good is the future.

Through a series of trades and extensions, the Braves are poised to compete when they get their new stadium. Until then…close your eyes.

The bad: There’s almost no way this team avoids 100 losses. The pitching is among the worst in the league on paper. The offense is Freeman and a bunch of castoffs. In fact, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Freeman’s numbers dip across the board because there’s no incentive to actually pitch to him. Put him on first base and get the next guy. Fan favorite Andrelton Simmons is gone, which has to hurt the defense.

The prediction: Fifth place in East.

Miami Marlins 2015 record: 71-91 (third place) The good: The Marlins were supposed to be a playoff team last year. Then Mike Stanton and Jose Fernandez both got hurt. The good news is that both

are now healthy and poised to dominate. Dee Gordon proved his 2014 season was no fluke and led the league in hits despite missing some time with an injury of his own. His speed is a game changer. Young outfielders Marcell Ozuna and Christian Yelich are expected to take that step and become great everyday players. Wei-Yin Chen was brought in to give depth to the rotation and Don Mattingly brings a new element as manager.

The bad: The worst thing about the Marlins is that they play in the N.L. East where they have virtually no chance of winning the division. The Nationals and Mets are simply better teams across the board. Outside of Gordon and Stanton, there isn’t a exactly a track record of success in the lineup. If the injury bug strikes Fernandez again, the rotation could be among the worst in the league. The bullpen is led by new closer A.J. Ramos, who performed well after Steve Cishek lost the role last season. Other than Ramos, though, the ‘pen doesn’t look great, which includes tire fire Edwin Jackson.

The prediction: Third place in East.

New York Mets 2015 record: 90-72 (first place, lost World Series) The good: Well, the pitching is alright.

Okay, so the pitching has the potential to be legendary. The top four starters of Matt Harvey, Jacob DeGrom, Noah Syndergaard and Steven Matz isn’t just the best in baseball, it’s EASILY the best in baseball. Bartolo Colon is about as solid a No. 5 starter as you’ll ever see. The lineup is deeper than last season’s N.L. champion squad, too. Neil Walker and Asdrubal Cabrera add some pop to the middle infield. The outfield of Michael Conforto, Yoenis Cespedes and Curtis Granderson could combine for a ton of home runs. Having Juan Lagares and Alejandro De Aza on the bench is a huge plus for manager Terry Collins.

The bad: There’s no way around this — the defense is going to be bad. Walker and Cabrera are going to be among the worst defensive middle infields in recent memory. Neither has any range at all. Cespedes has an arm, but is a liability in center field (edit: it looks like he’s moving back to left). The bullpen isn’t good, either. Addison Reed has a career ERA over 4.00. The last time Jim Henderson was in the Major Leagues he put up a mind-blowing WAR of -0.6 in just 11.1 innings. Jerry Blevins had an ERA a shade below 5.00 in his last full MLB season.

The prediction: Second place in East.

Philadelphia Phillies 2015 record: 63-99 (fifth place) The good: Maikel Franco is one of the bright young stars in baseball. The 23-year old third baseman appeared in 80 games last season and raked to the tune of .280/.343/.497 with 14 home runs and 50 RBI. Over the course of a full season, this guy could put up some monster numbers. Aaron Nola got his first taste of the big leagues last season and is ready to build on his top prospect status. His peripheral numbers look promising. He certainly has the stuff to succeed. Center field Odubel Herrera seemingly came out of nowhere to hit .297 last year, too. He showed a bit of pop with 30 doubles and eight home runs while playing great defense.

The bad: Don’t let the preceding paragraph fool you. The Phillies are going to be rotten this year.

When your best pitcher is an unproven rookie, you’re probably in trouble. Jeremy Hellickson and Charlie Morton are essentially castoffs for other teams, but Philly will be counting on each player for 30-plus starts. Ryan Howard is still a drain on both the lineup and the payroll. Nope. This is just a flat bad team, even with the few bright reasons for future optimism.

The prediction: Fourth place in East.

Washington Nationals 2015 record: 83-79 (second place) The good: If there’s anyone that can challenge Mike Trout for the crown of the best player in baseball, it’s Washington’s Bryce Harper.

Harper won his first MVP award last season, but there’s little doubt that it’s going to be the first of many. His power is perhaps second only to Mike Stanton, but Harper’s all-around game is better than Stanton’s. The starting rotation is an embarrassment of riches, as well. Max Scherzer and Stephen Strasburg are both legitimate aces.

Gio Gonzalez and Tanner Roark are both 15-game winners. Joe Ross is a 22-year old righty with huge upside. Dusty Baker is back on the bench and hungry for a World Series ring.

The bad: Injuries decimated this team last year and there are a number of key players that still present a huge injury risk. Ryan Zimmerman is never healthy.

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The prediction: First place in East.

NATIONAL LEAGUE CENTRAL Chicago Cubs 2015 record: 97-65 (third place, wild card, lost in NLCS) The good: Last year it was the Nationals, this year it’s the Cubs. The hype train has officially arrived in Chicago. The Cubs are the World Series favorites after bringing in Jason Heyward, Ben Zobrist and John Lackey. The lineup is deep and talented. The rotation is outstanding. The bullpen is formidable. There’s a lot to like about this team. Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo are already two of the best offensive players in the game. Kyle Schwarber and Addison Russell could soon join them. Dexter Fowler came back for a ring.

Heyward is one of the game’s best right fielders.

The bad: Uhh…I’m not sure what to write here. I would argue that there’s no way Jake Arrieta matches what he did last season. Jon Lester was somewhat disappointing after signing a huge contact, too. John Lackey isn’t in the pitcher’s paradise of St. Louis anymore and should see a bump in ERA, etc. Really though, these issues are grasping at straws.

The prediction: First place in Central.

Cincinnati Reds 2015 record: 64-98 (fifth place) The good: For the last month of the 2015 season, the Reds’ starting rotation consisted of five rookies. Odds are pretty good that one or two of those guys turns out to be a serviceable Major League pitcher, right? Raisel Iglesias and Anthony DeSclafani would be solid bets to be that and more. Joey Votto bounced back in a big way last year. While the first baseman didn’t show the power that made him an MVP a few years back, it’s nice to see him swinging the bat well again.

He’s an on-base machine and has the best eye in the game.

The bad: That bullpen. Yeesh. Even if the Reds ever somehow have a lead, it’s going to be anything but safe in the hands of Ross Ohlendorf, Blake Wood and Keyvius Sampson. Closer J.J. Hoover has all of five career saves (one since 2013). It seems unlikely that this group is going to be anything but terrible. Billy Hamilton has proven to be fast, but the guy can’t hit a lick. Jay Bruce and Brandon Phillips are as good as traded by the deadline.

The prediction: Fifth place in Central.

Milwaukee Brewers 2015 record: 68-94 (fourth place) The good: The Brewers actually have a sneaky amount of talent in their lineup. Ryan Braun is the first name that comes to mind and he should perform like an All Star once again. Jonathan Lucroy had a down year last year, but was one of the game’s best catchers for three years before then. Scooter Gennett has hit .288 in his three big league seasons. Aaron Hill is a valuable veteran infielder. Chris Carter has serious power at first base. Keon Broxton has serious wheels and will be the team’s every day center fielder.

The bad: Like many National League teams, it seems, the Brewers’ pitching staff is devoid of any talent. Wily Peralta is the team’s de facto ace, for heaven’s sake. The guy had an ERA of nearly 5.00 in 20 starts last season and gave up 130 hits in just 108 innings. The rotation doesn’t get any better with Jimmy Nelson, Matt Garza, Taylor Jungmann and Chase Anderson expected to get the starts. Jeremy Jeffress is penciled in as the closer, but has all of one career save (in 2011).

The prediction: Fourth place in Central.

Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 record: 98-64 (second place, lost Wild Card game) The good: Any team with an outfield of Andrew McCutchen, Starling Marte and Gregory Polanco (note: Polanco signed an extension on Tuesday) has to feel good about it’s chances of both scoring and preventing runs. The Pirates will trot out three center fielders to patrol the vast PNC Park grounds. Francisco Cervelli proved he has what it takes to be an every day catcher and David Freese was a savvy late addition to this roster. Mark Melancon and Tony Watson anchor what should once again be a very good bullpen. Gerritt Cole is on the short list of players with an inside track at a Cy Young award.

The bad: Jung Ho Kang was a revelation in his first season over from Korea, but he’s starting the season on the DL after last season’s ugly injury sustained in a collision at second base. John Jaso is expected to be the every day first baseman, but has just a handful of career innings at the position. For a N.L. team, the bench looks pretty sparse, too. Sean Rodriguez, Michael Morse, Pedro Florimon and Matt Joyce are nothing to write home about.

The prediction: Second place in Central.

St. Louis Cardinals 2015 record: 100-62 (first place, lost in NLDS) The good: The Cardinals lost their ace last season and still won 100 games. This is arguably the best organization in all of sports. They’re written off year after year as having their “dominance ended,” but the Cardinals just keep winning. Matt Carpenter continues to be an underrated star. Randal Grichuk and Stephen Piscotty proved they belonged late last year. Jed Gyorko was a solid pickup. Adam Wainwright is back and looking great.

Mike Leake, Michael Wacha, Jaime Garcia and Carlos Martinez make up one of the game’s better rotations.

The bad: Injuries have already hit this team. Shortstop Jhonny Peralta is out. Setup man Jordan Walden is out. Lance Lynn is likely out all season. (note: In the teams’ first game, outfielder Thomas Pham got hurt). The Walden injury adds further questions to a bullpen that had a rough spring, though Trevor Rosenthal is nearly as automatic as it gets at the back end of the ‘pen.

The prediction: Third place in Central.

NATIONAL LEAGUE WEST Arizona Diamondbacks 2015 record: 79-83 (third place) The good: The Diamondbacks made a big splash in free agency when they landed prize starter Zack Greinke, who had one of the best seasons of the past decade with his sub-2.00 ERA last year. He’s a stud. First baseman Paul Goldschmidt is one of the five best players in baseball. Don’t believe me? Look the guy up. He plays Gold Glove defense.

He steals bases. He walks. He crushes home runs. He drives in runs. He’s simply awesome.

The bad: Some pundits had the Diamondbacks competing for a wild card spot. Then came the injury to All-Star outfielder A.J. Pollack. Taking Pollack out thins Arizona’s lineup to the point where it’s hard to envision this as even a .500 team. Two-fifths of the Arizona’s starting rotation is Rubby De La Rosa (4.67 ERA last season) and Robbie Ray (4.38 career ERA).

It’s going to be hard to make the playoffs running those two guys out there.

The prediction: Third place in West.

Colorado Rockies 2015 record: 68-94 (fifth place) The good: Nolan Arenado made the turn from

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The bad: Playing in the N.L. West does the Rockies few favors. The division belongs to the Giants and the Dodgers now and for the foreseeable future. Even with a dangerous offense, the Rockies are going to be hard pressed to overcome their pitching. Colorado also already has seven players on the disabled list, including Jonathan Gray, who is expected to be the team’s ace of the future.

The prediction: Fourth place in West.

Los Angeles Dodgers 2015 record: 9270 (first place, lost in NLDS) The good: The Dodgers have the best pitcher on the planet in Clayton Kershaw. There’s no reason to think he won’t once again be the Cy Young Award winner.

Los Angeles has a virtually guaranteed win every five days when Kershaw is on the mound. Scott Kazmir was a great pickup. Losing Zack Grienke hurt, but don’t discount Kazmir’s talent. Kenta Maeda might

be a solid international signing, too. Shortstop Corey Seager has gotten rave reviews everywhere he’s gone and now he’s in the big leagues. He’s the favorite for Rookie of the Year already.

The bad: Injuries to Yasmani Grandal, Andre Eithier, Alex Guerrero, Brett Anderson, Brandon McCarthy and Hyun-Jin Ryu (all are on the DL) are going to immediately test this team’s depth. Dave Roberts will have his work cut out for him without all of those pieces. There’s concern about Joc Pederson, too. The young outfielder came in with a splash, being named an All-Star, before having a terrible second half. He looked overmatched and exposed. Yasiel Puig also hasn’t been the same player since bursting onto the scene. Those guys need to bounce back while veterans Chase Utley, Carl Crawford and Adrian Gonzalez hold off the aging process a little while longer.

The prediction: First place in West.

San Diego Padres 2015 record: 74-88 (fourth place) The good: Remember when Wil Myers was a top prospect? Then a Rookie of the Year?

Well, he’s finally back healthy and playing baseball again. You might not even have remembered that he was on the Padres, but they’re expecting big things from him. Derek Norris is a prime bounceback candidate after a dreadful first season in San Diego. Matt Kemp quietly drove in 100 runs last year. Many people expect Tyson Ross to finally become the ace the Padres have expected him to become.

The bad: Melvin Upton Jr. is among the worst every day players in baseball. He doesn’t even steal bases anymore (he once stole 40-plus in three straight sea-

sons with the Rays). James Shields’ contract is looking like an albatross as he pitched to a nearly 4.00 ERA last year. Even Andrew Cashner took a huge step backwards last year after two very solid seasons before that. He was worth a -0.9 WAR in 2015. This team is going to struggle to score runs and it’s going to give up runs in bunches. Unless something drastic changes, this looks like a last place team.

The prediction: Fifth place in West.

San Francisco Giants 2015 record: 84-78 (second place) The good: It’s an even year, so the Giants are shoe-ins to win the World Series, right?

They won in 2010, 2012 and 2014. They certainly geared up for a run at it in free agency, bringing in both Johnny Cueto and Jeff Samardzija to fill out a rotation that already had Madison Bumgarner, Jake Peavy and Matt Cain. That’s a lot of talent if all goes well. The bullpen should again be good, too. The offense won’t be better or worse than middle of the pack. Buster Posey, Hunter Pence and Brandon Belt form a solid core in the middle of the order.

The bad: There’s pitching, there’s defense and there’s offense. They’re led by one of the greatest managers of the era. If you really want to grasp at straws you might point to an unproven bench, but it wouldn’t surprise anyone if Ehire Adrianza or Kelby Tomlinson became stars because…this is the Giants we’re talking about. The Dodgers also being really good might be the only negative thing about the Giants.

The prediction: Second place in West.

Bills Sign Three Free Agents, Including LB Brown

By John Wawrow AP Sports Wrtier

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -- The Buffalo Bills have signed three free agents, including linebacker Zach Brown to a one-year contract.

The Bills also announced Monday that they signed cornerback Corey White and receiver Leonard Hankerson, who finished last season in Buffalo. Brown and White signed shortly after meeting with Bills officials at the team's headquarters.

Brown, the Titans 2012 second-round draft pick,

spent four seasons in Tennessee. He has just five starts in 16 games after tearing his pectoral muscle in the 2014 season opener.

White split last season between Arizona and Dallas after spending his first three in New Orleans. He has four interceptions in 51 career games, including 20 starts.

Hankerson spent his first four seasons with Washington, and has 107 catches for 1,408 yards and nine touchdowns.

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Local High School Sports Schedule Friday, April 15 at Fredonia, 4:30 p.m.

TRACK AND FIELD Tuesday, April 19 vs. Cattaraugus-Little Valley, 4:30 p.m.

BASEBALL Monday, April 11 vs. Clymer, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 13 at Panama, 4:30 p.m.

GOLF (w/ Westfield) Thursday, April 14 at Tri County Golf Course, 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 12 vs. Maple Grove, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 15 at Fredonia, 4:00 p.m.

GOLF Wednesday, April 27 at Breezewood Links, 4:30 p.m.

SOFTBALL Monday, April 11 vs. Clymer, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 13 at Panama, 4:30 p.m.

TRACK AND FIELD (see, Westfield)

BASEBALL BASEBALL Monday, April 11 at Brocton, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 13 vs. Sherman, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 15 vs. Westfield, 4:30 p.m.

SOFTBALL BASEBALL Monday, April 11 at Westfield, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 12 vs. Chautauqua Lake, 4:30 p.m.

SOFTBALL Monday, April 11 at Westfield, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 12 vs. Chautauqua Lake, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 15 vs. Forestville, 4:30 p.m.

TRACK AND FIELD

Monday, April 11 at Brocton, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 13 vs. Sherman, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 15 vs. Westfield, 4:30 p.m.

TRACK AND FIELD (w/ Panama and Sherman) Thursday, April 14 vs. TBA, 4:30 p.m.

GOLF (see, Sherman)

(see, Falconer)

BOYS TENNIS Tuesday, April 12 at Westfield, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 14 vs. Falconer, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 15 vs. Panama, 4:30 p.m.

GOLF Tuesday, April 19 at Peek’n Peak, 3:30 p.m.

Friday, April 22 at Cassadaga Country Club, 3:30 p.m.

BASEBALL Friday, April 15 at Fredonia, 4:30 p.m.

SOFTBALL Wednesday, April 13 vs.

Dunkirk, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 13 at Southwestern, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 15 at Dunkirk, 4:30 p.m.

SOFTBALL Monday, April 11 vs. Ellicottville, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 13 at Southwestern, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 15 at Dunkirk, 4:30 p.m.

SOFTBALL Monday, April 11 vs. City Honors, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 14 vs. Nardin Academy, 4:45 p.m.

Friday, April 15 vs. Falconer, 4:30 p.m.

TRACK AND FIELD Tuesday, April 12 at Fredonia, 4:30 p.m.

BOYS TENNIS

Wednesday, April 13 vs. Maple Grove, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 15 vs. Chautauqua Lake, 4:30 p.m.

liamsville, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, April 15 at Orchard Park, 5:30 p.m.

SOFTBALL

Wednesday, April 13 vs. Maple Grove, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 15 vs. Chautauqua Lake, 4:30 p.m.

Monday, April 11 at Frewsburg, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 14 vs. Williamsville, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, April 15 at Orchard Park, 5:30 p.m.

TRACK AND FIELD

TRACK AND FIELD

SOFTBALL

Tuesday, April 12 vs. Dunkirk, 4:30 p.m.

BOYS TENNIS Tuesday, April 12 at Panama, 4:00 p.m.

Friday, April 15 vs. Dunkirk, 4:00 p.m.

GOLF Monday, April 18 at Moonbrook Country Club, 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 19 vs. Lancaster, 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 23 at Olean, 10:00 a.m.

BOYS TENNIS (see. Falconer)

GOLF Monday, April 18 at Moonbrook Country Club, 3:30 p.m.

Monday, April 11 vs. Southwestern, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 13 vs. Brocton, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 15 at Sherman, 4:30 p.m.

SOFTBALL Monday, April 11 vs. Southwestern, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 13 vs. Brocton, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 15 at Sherman, 4:30 p.m.

TRACK AND FIELD (see, Clymer

BOYS TENNIS Tuesday, April 12 vs. Fredonia, 4:00 p.m.

Friday, April 15 at Cassadaga Valley, 4:30 p.m.

GOLF (see, Sherman)

TRACK AND FIELD Tuesday, April 12 vs. Chautauqua Lake, 4:30 p.m.

BOYS TENNIS Wednesday, April 13 at Southwestern, 4:00 p.m.

Friday, April 15 vs. Olean, 4:30 p.m.

GOLF Wednesday, April 20 at Breezewood Links, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 22 at Barlett Country Club, 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 27 at

BASEBALL Saturday, April 9 at JFK, 12:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 9 at Wilson, 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 13 vs. Chautauqua Lake, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 15 vs. Falconer, 4:30 p.m.

BASEBALL

BASEBALL (see, Silver Creek)

SOFTBALL Monday, April 11 at Sherman, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 13 vs. Westfield, 4:30 p.m.

TRACK AND FIELD (see, Silver Creek)

BASEBALL Monday, April 18 vs. Falconer, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 20 vs. North Collins, 5:00 p.m.

SOFTBALL Monday, April 11 vs. Jamestown, 4:30 p.m.

BASEBALL Monday, April 11 at Silver Creek, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 13 at Fredonia, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 15 vs. Southwestern, 4:30 p.m.

SOFTBALL

Tuesday, April 19 vs. Westfield, 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 23 at Olean, 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday, April 13 at Fredonia, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 15 vs. Southwestern, 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 16 vs. Panama, 11:00 a.m.

BOYS TENNIS

TRACK AND FIELD

TRACK AND FIELD

Tuesday, April 12 at Olean, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 13 vs. Maple Grove, 4:00 p.m.

Friday, April 15 vs. AlleganyLimestone, 4:00 p.m.

GOLF Monday, April 18 at South Hills Golf Club, 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 19 at South Hills Golf Club, 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 26 at South

Tuesday, April 19 vs. West Valley, 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 23 at Olean, 10:00 a.m.

Monday, April 11 vs. Falconer, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 13 at Franklinville, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 15 vs. Frewsburg, 4:30 p.m.

SOFTBALL Wednesday, April 13 at Franklinville, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 15 vs. Frewsburg, 4:30 p.m.

GOLF (w/ Forestville) Tuesday, April 19 at Peek’n Peak, 3:30 p.m.

BOYS TENNIS Tuesday, April 12 at Dunkirk, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 13 at Frewsburg, 4:00 p.m.

Friday, April 15 vs. Westfield, 4:00 p.m.

GOLF Friday, May 6 at TBA, TBA

GOLF

BASEBALL

(see, Pine Valley)

BASEBALL Friday, April 15 vs. Panama, 4:30 p.m.

SOFTBALL Monday, April 11 vs. Forestville, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 15 vs. Panama, 4:30 p.m.

TRACK AND FIELD (see, Clymer)

BASEBALL Wednesday, April 13 vs. Wil-

BASEBALL

GOLF Monday, April 18 at Chautauqua Golf Club, 3:30 p.m.

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Question: The "Dome Patrol" was the linebacking corps of which professional football team in the 1990s?

Last week's answer: The French Open is held annally at Roland Garros in Paris, France.

This year's tournament begins on May 22.

Tuesday, April 19 at Maplehurst Golf Course, 4:00 p.m.

BASEBALL (w/Forestville) Monday, April 11 vs. Maple Grove, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 15 vs. Catt-Little Valley, 4:30 p.m.

SOFTBALL Monday, April 11 vs. Salamanca, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 15 vs. Catt-Little Valley, 4:30 p.m.

TRACK AND FIELD (w/Forestville) Tuesday, April 12 vs. Gowanda, 4:30 p.m.

GOLF Thursday, April 14 at Tri County Golf Course, 3:30 p.m.

LACROSSE (w/Gowanda) Monday, April 11 vs. Wilson, 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 13 vs. Eden, 5:00 p.m.

Friday, April 15 at Akron, 5:00 p.m.

BASEBALL Monday, April 11 at Panama, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 13 vs. Falconer, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 15 at Maple Grove, 4:30 p.m.

SOFTBALL Monday, April 11 at Panama, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 13 vs. Falconer, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 15 at Maple Grove, 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 16 at Westfield, 10:00 a.m.

TRACK AND FIELD Tuesday, April 19 vs. Fredonia, 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 23 at Olean, 10:00 a.m.

BOYS TENNIS

BASEBALL Monday, April 11 vs. Cassadaga Valley, 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 16 vs. Southwestern, 10:00 a.m.

SOFTBALL Monday, April 11 vs. Cassadaga Valley, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 15 at Clymer, 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 16 vs. Southwestern, 10:00 a.m.

TRACK AND FIELD (w/ Brocton) Thursday, April 14 at Randolph 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 19 at Frewsburg, 4:30 p.m.

BOYS TENNIS

GOLF

Tuesday, April 12 vs. Cassadaga Valley, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 15 at Maple Grove, 4:00 p.m.

Monday, April 18 at Maplehurst Golf Course, 4:00 p.m.

GOLF

Wednesday, April 13 vs. Falconer, 4:00 p.m.

New Jersey Devils center Travis Zajac, left, battles for possession against Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen, of Finland, during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, April 5, 2016, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Both teams have been eliminated from playoff contention. The Sabres have been near the bottom of the Eastern Conference most of the season, and the Devils were eliminated on Saturday.

The Sabres are closing out strong, though. The win was their third straight, and they are 7-2-2 in their last 11 games.

The Devils have dropped three games in a row, dropping to 1-4-1 in their last six. ''These games are about playing for each other,'' Devils coach John Hynes said. ''They are about playing for each other, they are about playing for the jersey, they are about playing for the organization. Things we've done all year long and taken pride in. We didn't have that tonight. We have to discuss why we had a performance like we had tonight, and we don't want to have a repeat.''

Cory Schneider made 15 stops for the Devils. Jacob Josefson scored late in the third period.

The Sabres broke a scoreless deadlock on a power-play score with 5:48 remaining in the second period. Eichel fed the puck to O'Reilly, who unleashed a bullet blast from the right dot past Schneider's glove into the top corner.

Larsson upped the lead to 2-0 only 12 seconds into the third period on an unassisted wrist shot from the right circle. ''It's not often they make mistakes but they made a couple there,'' Larsson said.

The remaining suspense centered on Johnson's bid for a fifth career shutout. He made a sharp pad save on Josefson 8 minutes in, but Josefson buried his next chance, one-timing in a feed from Tyler Kennedy with 5:29 remaining.

Eichel added an empty-net goal.

Chances were few in the scoreless first period, with each team mustering only 5 shots.

Hudson Fasching had one of the better opportunities, a blast from the left circle knocked aside by Schneider. ''We didn't have a lot, they didn't have a lot,'' Johnson said. ''It was a typical New Jersey Devils hockey game. We just stuck with the game. It was a good effort by us, but it was a real boring game.''

Devils left wing Patrik Elias returned, seeing action for the first time since Dec. 19 following right knee surgery.

Elias is New Jersey's career leader in goals (407), assists (615) and points (1,022), having spent his entire 17-year career with the team.

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“Sammy”: Auto Racing Film to be Shown at Jackson Center have brought to the screen the fantastic racing years of the man known far and CSHOF wide for his talent behind the steering wheel of a dirt-pounding stock car.

“This film isn’t just about a race car LaMancuso was honored and respected driver and his racing career. It’s also for his mechanical genius and driving about a man who is not only loved and ability. Although he competed at many respected by his family, but is also held other race tracks, Sammy’s main focus in high esteem by an entire community was at the now defunct Jamestown of friends and acquaintances.”

Speedway, Stateline Speedway in Busti, Those words by Randy Anderson, one NY and Eriez Speedway in Erie, Pa. of the founders of the Stateline Legacy He racked up numerous victories and Fund, were used to describe “Sammy”, was especially noted for his prowess in a film about Sammy LaMancuso, the extra-length races. former stock car racer of four decades Beyond his racing accomplishments, at many area race tracks.

LaMancuso is also well-known for his “Sammy” will premiere on Sunday, 70 plus-year career in Jamestown’s auApril 24th, at 2:00 p.m. at the Robert tomobile industry working at Cusimano H. Jackson Center, 305 E. 4th St., Brothers’ Dodge, Jerry Swanson’s Lake Jamestown, NY. County Dodge and currently at Dave Warren’s Chrysler Dodge, Jeep and The movie, written and produced by Ram at the still youthful age of 86.

Randy Anderson, Greg Peterson and Randy Sweeney, all of Lakewood, NY, LaMancuso, was also a role model highlights the prolific stock car racing for his own children and his extended achievements of one of the most popu- family. Many well-known local busilar race car drivers from the Jamestown ness and professional leaders credit area.

Sammy for being the role model that Using video-taped interviews with La- led to their successes. His nephew, John LaMancuso, MD, states, “We were Mancuso, his former pit crew, dozens blessed to have an Uncle Sam in our of other racers, the priceless picture family.” collections of racing photographers Gordon Mahan and Olen Seidler, plus Following the viewing of the 83-minute vintage home movies, the film makers movie, LaMancuso will engage in a Contributed Article

question and answer session with the audience.

“Sammy” is the fourth auto racing film from Anderson, Peterson and Sweeney.

Their previous documentaries were “Stateline Speedway - The First Ten Years, 1956-1964” released in 2010, “Squirt,” released in 2013, and “Busti Bobby” in 2015.

The film “Sammy” is a production of the Stateline Legacy Fund of Jamestown, NY in cooperation with the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation and the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame.

Sponsors of the “Sammy” movie are D & S Glass, John LaMancuso MD, Cusimano’s Carstar Collision, Dave Warren Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram, Bernie and Pat Woolschlager, Jerry Swanson, Lou Anderson, Painting Unlimited, Valpro Sanitary Supplies, Dave’s Classics Sales and Service, and The Chassis Shop.

There will be no admission charged for the film premiere. DVD copies of the film will be available for purchase for $20 following the event.

For further information, contact Randy Anderson at 716-640-6219.

Villanova Tops Carolina 77-74 on Jenkins' Buzzer-Beater

By Eddie Pells AP National Writer

HOUSTON (AP) -- Kris Jenkins is one of those players who believes every shot is going in.

Sometimes, it feels so right to be right.

The Villanova junior answered a double-clutch, game-tying 3-pointer by North Carolina's Marcus Paige with a buzzer-beating 3 of his own Monday night to lift the Wildcats to a 77-74 victory and the national championship.

One good shot deserved another.

And Jenkins wasn't about to be outdone. ''I think every shot's going in,'' he said, ''and this one was no different.''

The shot came on a play Villanova works on every day in practice: Jenkins inbounds the ball to Ryan Arcidiacono, he works it up court and forward Daniel Ochefu sets a pick near halfcourt to clutter things up, then Arcidiacono creates.

This time, the senior point guard made an underhanded flip to Jenkins, who spotted up a pace or two behind the arc and swished it with Carolina's Isaiah Hicks running at him. Or, as Jenkins put it: ''One, two step, shoot 'em up, sleep in the streets.''

Jenkins had to come up big after Paige collected a pass on the top right side of the arc and, with Arcidiacono running at him, double clutched and pumped it in to tie the game at 74 with 4.7 seconds left.

It completed a Carolina comeback from six points down with 1:52 left.

Coach Jay Wright called timeout and called the play

the Wildcats (33-5) have worked on all season. ''I didn't have to say anything in the huddle,'' he said. ''We have a name for it, that's what we're going to do.

Just put everybody in their spots.''

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A Week of Free Martial Arts Classes Contributed Article Family Martial Arts Center

Karate educational partners, The Family Martial Arts Center and The Karate Kidz Zone of Chautauqua County will sponsor a free one-week youth recreation program for all county residence ages 2 thru 18 years of age. The seminar will be hosted at 355 Central Ave. Fredonia. All participants should wear relaxed clothing i.e.: sweats and a tee shirt. Details are accurately described below. After completion of the program, each student who decides to enroll with our classes will receive a free uniform.

The Family Martial Arts Center and The Karate Kidz Zone is proud to announce our spring 2016 youth program. The program will offer students an opportunity to: Grow Their Decision Making Skills: ¬ Learn how to be responsible and accept consequences for their actions ¬ Learn how to make good health and diet choices ¬ Learn how to make good substance choices. Saying no to drugs and alcohol Grow Their Interpersonal Skills: ¬ Grow their skills on building and maintaining interpersonal relationships.

Including family, friends and social situations. ¬ Learning how to be a leader and a positive role model for their peers.

Physical Fitness:

¬ Promote physical fitness and learning how to take care of their bodies in a positive manner. ¬ Learning self-defense, stranger danger and how to extract themselves from a sticky situation with the least amount of harm.

The Family Martial Arts Center has been offering youth programs for 17 years.

They are partnered with the Boys and Girls Club of Dunkirk and a previous partner with The Chautauqua Opportunities Inc. Youth Service Team.

The spring 2016 youth and young adults program will be offered at no cost to students. It is a one-week program run on the following schedule: April 11 – 16 — Register by calling number below or by stopping by Saturday April 9 from 9:00am-noon or upon first session. Feel free to log onto www.thefamilymartialartscenter.com for more information.

The Family Martial Arts Center Monday: 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 6:00-6:50 p.m.

Saturday: 9:30-10:45 a.m.

Phone: 680-1121 The Karate Kidz Zone Wednesday: 5:00-5:40 p.m.

Saturday: 11:00-11:40 a.m.

Phone: 913-0397

Hilbert Summer Basketball Three Students Receive Belts Camps Announced Contributed Article Hilbert College

Hilbert College has announced dates for its 2016 Boys and Girls Summer Basketball Camps. Now in its 37th year and still one of the only overnight basketball camps in Western, NY, this summer’s camps are again expected to be sold-out.

The boys weeks are June 26 - June 30 and July 10 - July 14. The lone girls week is July 17 - July 21. Please note that registration/check-in is on Sunday(s) between 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. and each camp concludes on Thursday(s) at 3 p.m. Campers are given the choice of staying on campus (resident camper) in air conditioned Trinity Hall, or commuting (day camper). Day camp runs from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. weekly.

Cost for each week is $375.00 for resident campers and $285.00 for day campers.

All meals included in the cost. Register prior to June 1 and receive a $20.00 discount. Groups of six or more receive an additional $10.00 discount. All campers will receive a personal evaluation, reversible jersey, and camp water bottle, along with the very best in individual instruction.

To download a free brochure, go to www.hilberthawks.com and click on “Events”.

For more information on the boys camps, please contact Hilbert College Head Men’s Basketball Coach Rob deGrandpre at 716-926-8803 or rdegrandpre@ hilbert.edu. For more information on the girls’ camp, or the August 1 – August 4 High School Girls Elite Camp, please contact Coach Melissa Graham at 716926-8775 or mgraham@hilbert.edu.

On Wednesday March 30, 2016 the following Students were advanced to their next belt levels through The Family Martial Arts Center and the Kempo Karate Organization: Kahlil Easley, Jayden Harris and Ashton Hallmark all achieved their blue belt status.

During their journey, each student has met several challenges which include weapons training, ground defense training, hand to hand defensive and offensive training and many other techniques and aspects of the Martial Arts. They have shown a large improvement in their growth and commitment at The Family Martial Arts Center.

Pictured from left to right: Master Sensei Bill Matteson, Kohai Jayden Harris, Kohai Ashton Hallmark, Kohai Kahlil Easley and Jr. Sensei Tim Smith. (Contributed Photo)

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Devils Fall to No. 12 Brockport Mackenzie Schuber led the Brockport offense with five goals and two assists while Wall had four goals and Keeley Rice had three.

Kleine led Fredonia with three goals and one assist while Audrey Yokopovich (Webster, N.Y./Webster Thomas) and Jade Williams (Tully, N.Y./Lafayette) had two goals each. Goalkeeper Nicole Burrows (Baldwinsville, N.Y./C.W. Baker) made 12 saves and collected seven ground balls. Yokopovich had four ground balls, four draw controls, and four caused turnovers.

The Blue Devils return to action 5 p.m. Thursday at home against No. 18 St. John Fisher. The Cardinals are the third ranked team Fredonia will have faced since last Saturday when No. 1 Cortland visited.

Contributed Article Fredonia

Fredonia pulled within one goal of No. 12 Brockport before the visiting Golden Eagles took command and dealt the Blue Devils an 18-10 loss in SUNYAC women's lacrosse.

After digging themselves an 5-0 hole, the Blue Devils trailed 8-4 at halftime and cut their deficit to 8-7 when Monica Van Donsel (Cortland, N.Y./Cortland) one-time a pass from Kristie Kleine (Cazenovia, N.Y./Cazenovia) after Kleine raced through the Brockport defense.

The Golden Eagles scored the next eight goals, including three by Kelly Wall, while goalkeeper Paige Lammers made five saves over the final 24 minutes in relief of starter Sara Shaddock.

Baseball Schedule Changes, Benefit Game Announced Contributed Article Fredonia

The recent cold snap has forced the change of a pair of SUNYAC series this coming week. In addition, the baseball team finalized plans for its annual Children's Cancer Benefit Game.

The Blue Devils are now scheduled to play at New Paltz on Saturday (doubleheader) and Sunday, moved back from a Friday/Saturday series. This forces the already-postponed series vs.

Oneonta to the middle of next week -- Tuesday and Wednesday.

Later this month, the final SUNYAC home series vs. Plattsburgh is the day designated as Childhood Cancer Benefit Game. In addition to the conference double header against the Cardinals, there will be hot dogs, face paint, raffles and other festivities for a donation to benefit a local four-year old, Ella, who has been diagnosed with infant leukemia.

The event is made possible with cooperation from Fredonia for St. Jude.

Kristie Kleine defends (Photo courtesy of Fredonia/Ron Szot)

Soccer Cancer Awareness Proceeds Donated Contributed Article Fredonia

BUFFALO, N.Y. -Remaining proceeds from the 2015 Fredonia Cancer Awareness Day were recently donated to Team Cure at the Roswell Cancer Institute in Buffalo.

A check for $1,500 from Lake Shore Savings Bank was added to money raised last Sept. 11 and Sept. 12 during the Blue Devil Classic. Parents from the Fredonia women's and men's soccer teams organized a silent raffle while members of the women's lacrosse and softball teams sold 50-50 tickets at the Classic. The Fredonia teams wore specially colored jerseys during the Sept. 12 games symbolic in the fight against prostate and ovarian cancer.

The total donation was $3,158. Event chairman Mike Kozlowski presented a check in March to Julia Harvey, special events coordinator for Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo.

The second Fredonia Soccer Cancer Awareness Day is scheduled for Sept. 10.

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Martinsville Gives New Stars A Chance To Shine

By Jenna Fryer AP Auto Racing Writer

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- It's been all the usual suspects in victory lane through the first six NASCAR races this season.

Although Kyle Busch swept the two national races at Martinsville Speedway over the weekend, the tricky Virginia track gave other drivers a chance to shine and show their improvement.

Among the biggest surprises were AJ Allmendinger and Kyle Larson, who finished second and third Sunday. Austin Dillon was fourth, Brian Vickers finished seventh. And despite her 16th-place finish, Danica Patrick ran inside the top 10 during a stretch of the race.

It was a surprising change of faces at a track where the same drivers typically dominate. Jeff Gordon earned his ninth win at Martinsville last fall, Jimmie Johnson is an eight-time winner and Denny Hamlin has collected five of the grandfather clocks that go to the winner.

The new faces at the front were not lost on Allmendinger, who has used a pair of top-10 finishes the last two races to climb from 20th to 12th in the Sprint Cup standings. ''I passed Jimmie Johnson like five times at Martinsville - that's pretty cool!'' he said after climbing from his car.

So, is there a new wave of potential championship contenders closing in on the favorites?

Here's a look: ALLMENDINGER: He made the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship two years ago based on his victory on the road course at Watkins Glen. An ace on the road courses, winning one of the two races each year seemed to be Allmendinger's only shot at making the Chase field. So when he failed to win either last year, his JTG-Daugherty team was shut out of the 16-driver Chase field and Allmendinger was deeply disappointed.

He can be hard on himself, and his mood can spread to the team. So Allmendinger has made an effort to stay upbeat and match the enthusiasm of first-year crew chief Randall Burnett. Allmendinger believes the No. 47 Chevrolet has a much more well-rounded team this season after a series of personnel moves. ''We're getting there. There's ups and downs. This is a long season,'' he said. ''The biggest thing, especially with a team like ours, is when you have a good race car, you've got to capitalize on it.''

LARSON: Martinsville has been one of the most difficult tracks for Larson, and he missed last year's spring race when he passed out from dehydration a day before the event. In four previous races at Martinsville, Larson's best finish was 19th.

Kyle Larson (24) takes his truck through turn four during the NASCAR Camping World Truck race at the Martinsville Speedway Saturday, April 2, 2016 in Martinsville, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

A case could be made that Larson, now in his third Cup season, was last year's biggest disappointment.

He had a strong close to his rookie year, building on the hype surrounding him as NASCAR's next star, but he's still seeking his first Cup win.

A lot of Larson's problems have been mental errors, and in a contract year with Chip Ganassi Racing, he could be trying to show maturity on and off the track.

He took a big step with his strong Martinsville showing a day after he finished fourth in the Truck Series race. ''I was able to do double duty ... and I think that definitely helped me get my rhythm,'' Larson said. ''In the past, it's been my worst racetrack on the schedule, so to get a top-three finish here feels great, feels like a win, to be honest, and hopefully this is a good momentum shift that we need.''

DILLON: Somewhat overshadowed by Larson - they were both part of the 2014 rookie class - he's been one of the most consistent drivers this season. Through six races, Dillon has four top-10 finishes and is a surprising eighth in the standings.

Most impressive about Dillon's day at Martinsville: He started 29th and drove his way through the field, even sparring on track with Richard Childress Racing teammate Paul Menard. He complained about Menard on his team radio, but the two had a friendly exchange after the race. ''I've got to learn to keep my mouth shut on the radio.

That's part of racing. I'm a fiery guy,'' Dillon said. ''Sometimes you've just got to grow up a little bit, but It's nice to be running up front.''

VICKERS: Perhaps the most interesting finish of the day belonged to Vickers, who earned the best result this year for Stewart-Haas Racing's No. 14 team.

Vickers has been the replacement driver for injured

Joey Logano (22) and Sprint Cup Series driver Kasey Kahne (5) lead the field at the start of the Sprint Cup auto race at Martinsville Speedway, Sunday, April 3, 2016, in Martinsville, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Tony Stewart in four races, while Ty Dillon drove the other two. The lack of consistency with the driver, mixed with a first-year crew chief, has made it hard for the team to build any momentum. ''We'll take a seventh and move on. The team is getting stronger every week,'' Vickers said. ''I'm proud of those guys and it's going to be a strong team.''

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Lake Erie Fishing Hotline Contributed Article NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation

Cattaraugus Creek is running a little bit high and stained, but is still fishable. All other tributaries are currently in good shape. Anglers are catching a fair number of steelhead, with some suckers and smallmouth bass mixed in.

Spring run steelhead hit a variety of baits including egg sacs, egg flies, trout beads, jigs with grubs, minnows, nightcrawlers, streamer patterns and bugger patterns. For those new to steelhead fishing, see the Steelhead Fishing in Lake Erie Tributaries page for information on steelhead fishing equipment, fishing locations and links to stream maps.

Lake Erie and Harbors

for weekly stocking updates. For County lists of stocked waters and numbers of trout stocked, check the 2016 Spring Trout Stocking pages. The following waters have been stocked by April 1. *Italicized listings will be stocked between 4/4 and 4/8.

Allegany County: Dodge Creek (Clarksville), Genesee River (Wellsville, Amity), Little Genesee Creek (Bolivar), Allen Lake (Allen). *Dyke Creek (Andover), Cryder Creek (Independence), Black Creek (West Almond), Canaseraga Creek (Burns), Hunt Creek (Alma), Root Creek (Bolivar), California Hollow Upper Niagara River Brook (Bolivar).

Upper river waters are riled from recent windy weather. Anglers usually Cattaraugus County: Forks Creek (Great Valley), Great Valley Creek (Great catch some rainbow trout at this time of year from Bird Island Pier, BrodValley, Ellicottville), Wrights Creek (Humphrey), S. Branch Cattaraugus erick Park and the northern tip of Unity Island. Anglers can target trout by drifting egg sacs and minnows or by casting spoons. The Ferry Street bridge Creek (East Otto), Mansfield Creek (Mansfield), Beaver Meadow Creek (Ellicottville), Connoisarauley Creek (Ashford), New Albion Lake (New Albion), is still closed, so current access to Unity Island is by the bridge at the north end. Harbors, marinas and inlets are good places to target panfish. Emerald Case Lake (Franklinville), Harwood Lake (Franklinville), Bone Run (South shiners are a top bait and are available for dipping at many places around the Valley), Guernsey Run (South Valley), North Branch Sawmill Run (South Valley), Paisley Park Pond (Randolph), Little Conewango Creek (Conewanupper river. go), Bay State Brook (Red House), Quaker Run (Cold Spring), Red House Chautauqua Lake Brook (Red House), Science Lake (Red House). *Elton Creek (Freedom), Shore anglers have seen some decent crappie catches in the canals at times.

Haskell Creek (Hinsdale), Five Mile Creek (Allegany), Rice Brook (CarrollThe open lake crappie bite is just getting started. Good locations to try in ton), Red House Lake (Red House), Quaker Lake (Elko). the south basin include Ashville Bay, Burtis Bay, Cheney Point, Lakewood Chautauqua County: Goose Creek (Harmony, N. Harmony). *Clay Pond Bar, Rock Island and Grass Island. In the north basin, Bemus Bay, Whitney (Poland), Bear Lake Outlet (Stockton), Cassadaga Creek (Stockton), W. Bay, Dewittville Bay and the flats off Mayville are worth a try. Small jigs Branch Conewango Creek (Villenova), Farrington Hollow Brook (Cherry (1/32 and 1/64 ounce) with a small minnow, one inch tube or other small Creek), Canadaway Creek (Arkwright), Mill Creek (Gerry). plastic and fished under a pencil float, works well for crappie. Yellow perch Erie County: Cattaraugus Creek (Yorkshire), E. Branch Cazenovia Creek and bluegill are also available in the canals and bay sites. Bullhead fishing (Aurora, Holland), Little Buffalo Creek (Lancaster, Marilla), Eighteenmile has been limping along, but should improve with rising water temperatures.

Worms, leeches or chicken livers fished on the bottom at night, works well for Creek (Boston Town Park). *Clarence Main Park Pond (Clarence), Ellicott Creek (Amherst), Cayuga Creek (Lancaster). bullhead. Walleye season is closed until the 1st Saturday in May. Niagara County: *Oppenheim Park Pond (Wheatfield), Hyde Park Lake (NiInland Trout Fishing agara Falls), Gill Creek (Niagara Falls).

The area's inland trout streams are in great shape for today's traditional trout Wyoming County: Buffalo Creek ( Java), Beaver Meadow Creek ( Java), Catopener. Without significant precipitation, streams should be in good fishing taraugus Creek (Arcade), Little Tonawanda Creek (Middlebury), Tonawanda shape all weekend. Western New York anglers have a variety of Wild Trout Creek (Orangeville), East Koy Creek (Gainesville). *Oatka Creek (Warsaw).

Streams and Stocked Trout Streams to choose from. In addition, Public Fishing Rights Maps are available for many of the region's best trout streams. If you need more fishing information or would like to contribute to the fishing Check out the Fishing For Stream Trout page for introductory information report, please call or e-mail Mike Todd (716-851-7010; michael.todd@dec. on trout baits, lures, fishing equipment and techniques. ny.gov). Good Luck Fishing!

Spring Trout Stocking The fishing hotline can also be heard at (716) 679-ERIE or (716) 855-FISH. DEC Fish Hatchery staff have been busy stocking thousands of yearling brown, brook and rainbow trout in western New York. In addition, many of the popular trout streams and lakes will also receive stockings of two-year-old brown trout that are between 12-15 inches long. Anglers can call the Randolph Hatchery Fish Stocking Hotline at (716) 358-4950 or check back here Windy weather has limited lake outings this week. Up through last weekend, yellow perch anglers saw some good action between Cattaraugus Creek and Sturgeon Point at depths of 50-60 feet. Perch schools are moving around, so prime location and depths were changing daily. The key is to move until you find them. Live emerald shiners are the top perch bait, and work best when fished within a foot of the bottom.

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CHAUTAUQUA STAR FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2016

Statepoint Crossword ACROSS 1. Santa and Uncle Sam have this in common 6. Be in a cast 9. Plural of cecum 13. *"____ beaver" 14. *"Pitching ____" 15. Sacrificial spot 16. Less than 90 degrees 17. Grass bristle 18. Had in mind 19. *"Retail ____" 21. *"____ it" 23. Bruin legend Bobby 24. Forbidden fruit, e.g.

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53. Kick out 55. India's smallest state 57. *Add this to injury?

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DOWN 1. *"Don't ____ around the bush" 2. *"To ____ his own" 3. Chills and fever 4. Old but in 5. Like rainy afternoon?

6. *"An apple a day keeps the doctor ____" 7. *"Don't have a ____!"

8. Polynesian kingdom 9. Horsefly 10. Short for "and elsewhere" 11. C&H crop 12. Product of creativity 15. Quantity 20. Vital life, in Sanskrit 22. ____-Wan of "Star Wars" 24. Server on wheels 25. *"____-watch" a lot of TV

POPULAR EXPRESSIONS

26. Wet nurses 27. *"Wreak ____" 29. Coarse file 31. Kind of apple, gritty and acidic 32. ____-____-la 33. Bar by estoppel 34. *"____ of cake" 36. Table in Mexico 38. African river 42. Idealized image 45. Group of performers 49. Afghan monetary unit 51. Thick soup 54. Dangerous movie trick 56. Plural of amnion 57. Desktop picture 58. Lunch time?

59. Worn from walking 60. Great Depression drifter 61. *Don't put these into one basket 62. Vegas bandit 63. They make up a tennis match 64. R&R spot 66. "The ____. The Proud. The Marines"

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