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Chamber Corner and Board Chairman, said the Governor’s “bold agenda” combined with his “human side, touched by Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce the impact of cancer in his own family,” was a powerful combination of forces that drew his company to We are a region blessed with a diverse manufacturWestern New York. Athenex will have its American ing base. We have a long history of making things in headquarters in the new Buffalo Niagara Medical Chautauqua County. Building on that tradition, Gov- Campus, created through the Buffalo Billion. That ernor Cuomo has brought forth a project that will facility will create 500 jobs, while the manufacturing have the residents of our great county manufacturing plant in Dunkirk will create another 900 jobs. That’s drugs that help in the fight against cancer. Governor a total of 1,400 jobs for what the Governor admitted Cuomo has brought a welcomed economic game was a formerly largely forgotten corner of New York changer to Chautauqua County in the form of a high State. tech pharmaceutical manufacturing firm to Dunkirk. Created in partnership with SUNY Polytechnic InThis project will have a positive effect on the entire stitute, the Athenex facility will produce what is being region. Athenex, a worldwide manufacturer of drugs described as some of the most advanced cancer mediused to treat cancer, will build a 300,000 square cations anywhere in the world. Not only is this a job foot plant and will hire 900 people in Chautauqua development initiative, it is also a potential life-saver County. This is an extraordinary development! for hundreds of thousands of cancer patients.

Chautauqua County has been watching with exciteThe company will invest $1.6-billion into the Westment the rebirth of Buffalo. This is a rebirth has ern New York development, and the Governor has been spurred by a strong collective vision backed committed $200-million in state funding to match by investment through the Buffalo Billion program the private investment. Both Senator Cathy Young designated by the Governor several years ago as well and Assemblyman Andrew Goodell have pledged as significant private investment. The investments in to do all they can to usher that budget item through Buffalo have been good for the entire region. These to completion this spring, and the Governor said he investments have also changed the attitude of a will not sign a budget bill that does not contain the region that has had its share of economic challenges. $200-million allocation.

We are catching our stride and there is a greater Senator Young was concise and delighted when she sense of hope and optimism throughout the region.

The Governor’s laser focus on the Western New York called the announcement a “new dawn in Dunkirk and Chautauqua County.” We could not agree more. economy and a tail wind of positive momentum will now bring new high tech manufacturing jobs directly Our heartfelt thanks go out from the entire business community to everyone who worked hard to make into the Dunkirk community. this project a reality, including Dunkirk Mayor Willie Dr. Johnson Lau, Athenex Chief Executive Officer Contributed Article

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Chamber Networking On Stage at the Reg Lenna February 18 Put some fun into your mid-winter and get an up close and personal look at one of the architectural treasures of our region. Join your fellow Chamber of Commerce members for an Experience Chautauqua Networking Event at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 East Third Street, Jamestown. This event will be held Thursday, February 18 from 5-6:30 p.m.

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Best Ever Molasses Cookies Who am I kidding? Not just the kids, you too.

Contributing Writer In case you ever lose this recipe, you can find it on the Brer Rabbit Molasses website, which is where I originally found it.

With all of the creative, slightly outrageous cookie I have tweaked the recipe that we use just a tad from recipes available today, it can be refreshing to see a the original, in that the original calls for margarine classic. instead of butter and also calls for cloves which I If you go to Pinterest and search for 'cookies,' you leave out. will get about 20 crazy recipes for each tried and true I'm quite sure the original is delicious, but this is just recipe. the way that I have made it.

I'm not saying there's anything wrong with being As always, thanks for reading and happy baking! creative and coming up with new recipes, ideas and inventive ways of doing things.

Ingredients Our world thrives on it!

• 3/4 cup butter, softened But sometimes you need to stick to the book. Some• 1 cup sugar times you just want to know exactly what a cookie is • 1/4 cup Brer Rabbit® Mild Flavor Molasses (Can going to taste like when picking it up off of a plate. substitute with dark molasses) Not surprises and experiments with no guarantees.

• 1 egg Recipes that have stood the test of time and have • 2 cups all purpose flour been handed down through generations.

• 2 tsp. baking soda Recipes that are made from scratch without a load of • 1 tsp ground cinnamon processed sugar and ingredients that aren't natural.

Again, every once in awhile it's fun to try something • 1/2 tsp salt completely new. There are plenty of people who have • 1/2 tsp ground cloves careers that depend on their kitchen craftiness.

• 1/2 tsp ground ginger So now if you'll allow me to step off of my soapbox, I • granulated sugar (sprinkled on top) have a classic recipe to share with you.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees and prepare your cookie This recipe yields a lot of cookies. Probably 40-50, sheets. Parchment paper will forever be ruler in this depending on size (and how much cookie dough your department. kids eat).

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Mix butter until smooth and then add in sugar. Once creamy, add molasses and egg, combine thoroughly, scraping the sides of the bowl.

In a medium mixing bowl, mix together the dry ingredients with a whisk.

Stir about half of the dry ingredients into the molasses mixture until smooth. Add other half of bowl.

Once this is mixed well, put a small amount of sugar into a bowl.

Roll the cookie dough into 1 inch balls and then roll in sugar. Place on cookie sheet with about 2 inches of space in between each cookie.

Bake for 6-8 minutes. Edges should be set and very lightly browned.

Allow to cool for 1 minute before transferring to a cooling rack. Enjoy!

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Chamber/MAST Offices in Jamestown Make Temporary Move The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce and MAST offices have temporarily moved into the Annex Building at Jamestown Community College in Jamestown. The move is due to reconstruction and expansion of the MTI@JCC building. The Chamber/MAST offices will be located for the next several months in these temporary quarters. The JCC Annex is the former elementary school between Second and Falconer Streets, with parking access off Falconer across from Russell E. Diethrick Jr. Park. Visitors to our office are encouraged to use the parking lot off Falconer Street and the building entrance off Falconer nearest to Curtis. The ramp from the parking lot will accommodate visitors who need handicapped access. Chamber and MAST signs will be posted so that visitors can easily find our offices in the temporary space.

We are very fortunate to be co-located with Jamestown Community College both in Jamestown and in Dunkirk. These office locations have allowed us to develop a genuine partnership with a fine educational institution and that has been beneficial to both our organization and theirs as we work together on a variety of issues including workforce development, technology training, and student recruitment into classes offered through MTI@JCC. We look forward to the expansion of the MTI@JCC building and are excited to be part of the planning process with JCC as this new space comes together. We thank the entire staff at JCC for assisting us with this temporary move.

Our phone number at the Jamestown office remains the same at (716) 484-1101 and our mailing address remains 512 Falconer Street. The Dunkirk location is not affected by the move and will remain at the JCC North County Training Center.

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Candlelight Vigil for Christin Tibbetts and Others Killed By Heroin

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Eight School Districts Plan For Optical Scan Ballots Contributed Article Chautauqua County Board of Elections

Contributed Article Mental Health Association of Chautauqua County

Eight Chautauqua County based school districts and one Cattaraugus County based school district are moving forward with Optical Scan Paper Ballot based voting for the May 17 school board and budget elections this year, announced Chautauqua County Board of Elections Commissioners Norman P. Green and When 23-year-old Christin Tibbetts Brian C. Abram. died a year ago from a heroin overdose, she left her grieving parents as well as a "All county school districts, except Dunkirk, have formally or informally notified five-year-old daughter. us of their decision to switch to paper ballot Optical Scan Voting and will join ten other schools already serviced by the Board of Elections," said Election CommisOn Saturday, February 27, the first sioners and Norman Green and Brian Abram. anniversary of her death, her parents, Kim Leach and Kevin Tibbetts, will Brocton, Clymer, Falconer, Fredonia, Frewsburg, Randolph, Southwestern and join the Mental Health Association Westfield Central School districts have each indicated they will be using Board of Chautauqua County in holding a of Elections' voting machines and election ballot printing services. They will be Candlelight Vigil to remember Chrisjoining the Chautauqua Lake, Jamestown, Sherman, Silver Creek, Forestville, tin and all those who have died from Ripley, Pine Valley, Panama, Bemus Point and Cassadaga Valley school systems R heroin. The Vigil will be at the Norththat already use Board of Elections' voting services.

F ern Chautauqua Conservation Club, 1 "Randolph Central School in Cattaraugus County also expressed an interest in f North Mullett Street in Dunkirk, New our lower cost election services that we provide," said Green and Abram. "We York.

On the first anniversary of her death from a determined that since the Randolph School District extends into Chautauqua overdose, Christin Tibbetts’s parents, Born in Dunkirk, Christin had been a heroin County, we should also the offer our lower cost voting services. The reason we Kim Leach and Kevin Tibbetts, will join the soccer player and cheerleader, graduare able to offer election services for less cost than our neighboring Cattaraugus Mental Health Association of Chautauqua ated from Fredonia High School, went County in sponsoring a Candlelight Vigil.

County Board of Elections is due to our in-house ballot printing operation origito Jamestown Community College, and This remembrance of all those who have nally paid for with federal Help America Vote Act dollars. Most counties in New died from heroin will be held on Saturday was attending SUNY Fredonia.

York State use outside commercial printing for their ballot needs at more than evening, February 27, 2016, 6:30-8 p.m., double Chautauqua County's in-house printing cost."

After becoming addicted to heroin, in at the Northern Chautauqua Conservation the final months of her life Christin lost Club, 1 North Mullett Street in Dunkirk.

The commissioners added, "Eleven of fifteen county villages are now conducting her car, apartment and custody of her who’s had a heroin-addicted child will elections in November and four villages continue with March election. The Board daughter. In an effort to stay clean, she tell you that’s not long enough at all.” of Elections will provide optical scanners for Brocton and Westfield village elecwent from jail to her father’s home in tions on March 15. The villages of Cassadaga and Sinclairville will also be hostFrom his years of providing peer supFalconer. ing village elections that day with the village clerk as the Chief Election Officer port to drug addicted people at the hand counting paper ballots election night."

Since finding his daughter’s lifeless Mental Health Association, Huber body on the morning of February 27 Voters in New York State have all been balloting since 2010 via the Optical Scan observed, “Our government has been last year, Kevin Tibbetts has been Paper Ballot system for elections conducted by county Boards of Elections. The spending time and resources trying committed to speaking out for the need to get the problem to fit into existing State Legislature had been allowing schools and villages the option during that for more services for people with addic- programs when we need to develop lo- period to continue to use the old mechanical lever voting machines until Dec. 31, tions in Chautauqua County. cal programs to meet the problem. We 2015. According to the New York State Board of Elections, the State Legislature are losing a whole generation of young will not be providing extenders allowing for the mechanical lever voting machines In preparing for the vigil, Christin’s for schools and villages and they will now be required to use the Optical Scan parents had supper recently with Rick people to this epidemic. This vigil is Voting for ballot tabulation or will need to hand count paper ballots going forHuber, CEO of the Mental Health As- to remember those we have lost and remember we need to fight to get what ward. sociation. is needed so we don't lose more.”

Erie II BOCES recently held an information session for interested district clerks “Kim asked me why she could have in Chautauqua County and Randolph to familiarize them will the optical scan To learn more about the Candlelight sent her daughter to other states and voting system. Both schools that currently use the county's Optical Scan Ballot gotten her in for treatment but couldn’t Vigil and the services of the Mental counting system and districts looking to contract with the County Board of Elecfind anything here,” Huber said. “That Health Association, call (716) 6619044 or visit www.mhachautauqua.org tions were in attendance at the presentation. was three years ago, and still all we or www.facebook.com/MHAChautauhave is the 12-bed, 28-day program qua. at WCA (Hospital), when any parent

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Keeping The Faith Dear Pastor, I feel like I messed up. Does God still have a plan for my life?

That’s a great question! It’s normal to think that if we mess up on our “path” in life that we’ll be disqualified or have to settle for Plan “B”. But what does the Word of God tell us about our position on God’s plan? Is it ever changing, adjusting to compensate for our mess ups? Or is it inflexible, forcing us to walk a different path and plan if we make a mistake? The truth is found in the Word.

Jeremiah 29:11 tells us, “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for good and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” Notice that this scripture implies that God already has the plan waiting for us. He doesn’t make it up as we go along. Why is this important? Because it tells us that, like a bank account in our name, Gods plan has all the provision and purpose, and destinations already waiting! All we need to do is access this account and

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allow His plan to unfold in our life. But following God’s plan, like anything else God-related, must be walked out in trust. Like utilizing a GPS, if you don’t trust the equipment, you won’t be comfortable following the directions. Proverbs 3:5 tells us to, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. 6) In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths. 7) Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil. 8) It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones.” Trusting God means to allow Him to be in charge of, and seeking, the direction of your life rather than constantly trying to figure everything out. At our Family Churches we don’t ask the children “what do you that as long as what they are doing is want to be when you grow up?” but “good”, its fine with God. If it’s not His rather, “what do you think God wants plan…it’s not ours either! you to be?” The condition of “being evil” that we see in this scripture may simply mean “refusing to follow God’s direction and insisting on doing your own thing”. Many Christians believe

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Innovative New Business Makes Home In Incubator Contributed Article Alan Haungs

High Extraction Full Color Home LED Lighting, LLC (HEFCHLED) is a relatively new client in the Fredonia startup business incubator.

In January HEFCHLEDL turned on the shopping carts on its e-commerce site LightForFitness.biz. This means that customers can now purchase some of their products online, as well as in person at the Fredonia Technology Incubator.

This business focuses on light management for healthier living. This business has two websites, one for selling, (just recently turned on), and another one for education, which is LightForFitness.com.

LightForFitness.com is designed to educate the public about the health problems derived from circadian disruption caused by poor light hygiene. Circadian disruption is now known to be a major contributing factor to insomnia, various mental diseases, poor daytime performance, obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and breast, colon and prostate cancer. This informational website also contains topics on how to use melatonin onset eyewear, and why not all “blue blockers” may work, and defines many of the new words a person is subjected to, once they start to explore the topics of circadian disruption and light hygiene.

Both websites accommodate blogging to further educate the public.

The educational website’s main page tells the story of Alan Haungs’ experiences as an Electrical Engineering grad student in year 2011, who was ironically doing research using circadian disruption to blind mice for the VA hospital, while simultaneously succumbing to the effects of circadian disruption himself; and as a result suffered a heart attack mere months before graduating.

This began Alan’s journey to apply the principles of circadian rhythm and good light hygiene, in his personal life (which also transformed his business model). By implementing the changes it not only freed him from the need for blood sugar, triglyceride, and cholesterol medications, but also moved him onto the path of MORNING physical fitness workouts, made possible by the phase advancing of his melatonin and cortisol onsets via his improved light hygiene practices.

The e-commerce site, LightForfitness.biz is now selling Light Hygiene books and orange lens melatonin onset eyewear with a blue blocking of 99.984% for typical night time sleep entrainment, but will soon also include orange lens melatonin

Alan Haungs in his office in the Fredonia Technology Incubator.

onset eyewear with a blue blocking of 99.99999% and red lens with blue blocking of 99.993% for persons who work night shifts and are struggling to entrain their onsets for daytime sleep, after coming home from work with the morning sunlight exposing their eyes.

Alan is presently working on inventing melatonin onset eyewear that will provide better color rendering viewing for evening TV and movie watching, as well as on inventing improved light sources and filters that will preserve evening melatonin onset and correct for SAD. The owner Alan Haungs, can be reached by: • phone at (716)361-4111 • email at Alan.Haungs@LightForFitness.com • in person at the Fredonia Technology Incubator, 214 Central Ave., Suite 142, Dunkirk, NY. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Monday-Friday.

Make A Nature-Themed Metal Art Piece At The Nature Center create a lovely art piece that you will have a hard time deciding whether to Audubon Nature Center keep for yourself or give as a gift.

Yauchzy is retired from the Frewsburg Creating a distinctive piece of art with Central Schools. She volunteers exone’s own hands can be very gratifying tensively at the Nature Center and is – but it’s not something most of us get happy to share her artistic skills, tips, to do very often. and tricks with you.

On Saturday afternoon, February 27, The fee is $39 or $31 for Friends of the the Audubon Nature Center is offering Nature Center and children ages 9-15. you the opportunity to create a beautiEnrollment is limited. Paid reservations ful nature-themed wall hanging on aluminum or copper. This “Tooling & are required by Tuesday, February 23: Texturing on Metal” workshop will run Call (716) 569-2345 during business hours to register and pay with a credit from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. card or click through “Tooling & TexArt teacher Sue Yauchzy will provide turing on Metal” at www.jamestownall the materials and tools you need to Contributed Article

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Nature Center education programs are funded with support from the Carnahan Jackson Foundation, Jessie Smith Darrah Fund, Holmberg Foundation, Hultquist Foundation, Johnson Foundation, and Lenna Foundation.

The Audubon Nature Center is at 1600 Riverside Road, one-quarter mile east of Route 62 between Jamestown, New York, and Warren, Pennsylvania.

To learn more about the Nature Center and its many programs, call (716) 5692345 or visit www.jamestownaudubon. org.

On Saturday afternoon, February 27, you can create a beautiful nature-themed wall hanging on aluminum or copper at the Audubon Nature Center. The example pictured is compliments of Christy Hartman of C. Hartman Designs.

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Winter Yoga Classes at the Studio At Panterra Contributed Article The Studio at Panterra

A seven-week Winter session of yoga and well-being classes will be offered at The Studio at Panterra in Westfield from February 13 – April 2, 2016, with a special price for Beginning Yoga 1. No classes will be held on Saturday, March 12. Special events and private sessions are also available and the studio is a Yoga Alliance Registered School.

The studio offers a 15 percent discount off the listed class fees for families, students, senior citizens or multiple classes within the session. For additional class information or to register, please contact Studio Director Dariel Woltz at 716/326-3993 or 397-5973. E-mail to studiopanterra@me.com or visit www. studiopanterra.com Unless otherwise noted, classes are led by Studio Director, Dariel D. Woltz, a movement therapist and 500 hour Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher. Class offerings for the winter session, February 13 – April 2, 2016 are as follows: Beginning Yoga 1: 9:00 – 10:30 am on Saturday mornings (led by Kristen Barber, with no classes held on March 12), or 7:15 – 8:45 pm on Thursday evenings (led

by Jen Raines). For those with no experience, learn to breathe with awareness, stretch and strengthen the body gently, and relax completely. Cost is $85.

Beginning Yoga 2: 7:30 - 9:00 pm on Tuesday evenings, or 11:00 am – 12:30 pm on Saturday mornings (led by Jen Raines, with no classes held on March 12).

Continue to learn the yoga basics. Stretch, strengthen and breathe your way towards health, harmony, and relaxation. Cost is $98.

Beginning Yoga 2 – Continuing Yoga 1: 10:00 - 11:45 am on Wednesday mornings. For those with some experience, this is a mixed level class. We will continue to work on giving you a firm foundation while exploring ways to help you evolve in your yoga practice. Cost is $110.

Gentle Yoga and Relaxation: 5:30 – 7:00 pm on Thursday evenings. Gentle and restorative yoga, breath awareness, and relaxation, designed to nurture you and help reduce stress. Cost is $98.

Continuing Yoga 1 -2: 5:30 - 7:10 pm on Tuesday evenings. Continue to broaden your understanding of yoga postures, breathing, and relaxation techniques beyond the fundamentals. Cost is $105.

Continuing Yoga 2: 7:15 - 8:55 pm on Wednesday evenings. Begin to incorporate inversions as we consistently build on your yoga experience. Cost is $105.

Continuing Yoga 2-3/Flow Yoga: 10:00 -11:45 am on Thursday mornings. We complement our normal studies with occasional, mindful, vinyasa flow style experiences. Open to those with 2 or more years of study at our studio or with permission of the instructor. Cost is $110.

Please contact us if you are interested in our various Yoga Teacher Trainings.

Special Events: February 26, 2016, Movie Night: Siddhartha: based on the novel by Hermen Hesse 7:15 - 8:45 p.m. Cost: $5 includes popcorn & beverage. This movie portrays each person’s search for self-knowledge and the divine within.

March 12-13, 2016, Secret and Sacred Connections in Posture, Breath and Sound with Francois Raoult. 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. each day with a lunch break. Cost: $220/full weekend $120/day (if space allows). Our practice of asana facilitates pranayama; practicing pranayama enhances our asana. Sound vibrates our cells and the channels within. Deep resting, meditative poses create a receptive field for all practices and daily life.

To register for a class or event or for more information, contact Dariel Woltz at 716-326-3993 or Jen Raines at 716-708-2521, email: studiopanterra@me.com or visit www.studiopanterra.com.

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JHS Senior Raimondo Wins WNY Regional Poetry Out Loud Competition

Contributed Article JHS

Headed to Syracuse for the New York State Poetry Out Loud contest for the second time in her high school career, JHS senior Chiara Raimondo, is poised, practiced, and ready to compete on March 14.

In December, 19 JHS students recited poems before an independent panel of judges in the JHS auditorium. Students were evaluated on physical presence, voice and articulation, dramatic appropriateness, level of difficulty, evidence of understanding, overall performance, and accuracy during their poetry recitation.

One of the two senior JHS winners, Chiara Raimondo, headed to Buffalo on February 2 to compete against other Western New York high school winners. The other JHS winner, Cellyann Semidey will head to Brockport on February 23 to compete in the Finger Lakes regional competition.

Raimondo placed second the Western New York Regional Poetry Out Loud competition at Erie Community College with her recitation of three poems: “Bleeding Heart” by Carmen Gimenez Smith, “The Pulley” by George Herbert and “Passing” by Toi Derricotte.

“I became involved in Poetry Out Loud through my JHS College-Level Public Speaking class, taught

by Mrs. Price,” said Chiara. “Having competed at Regionals twice before and placing second in the state, I feel as though I have some experience that other competitors might not have. I love watching the audience’s reaction to my performances. By emphasizing certain words or changing my inflection, I can breathe life into a poem’s story. It’s been such a valuable experience.”

On March 14, Chiara will travel to Syracuse, New York with her former English/Public Speaking teacher, Barbi Price, to compete for the New York State Poetry Out Loud title. The winner of the New York State contest will then proceed to the National Finals at George Washington University in Washington DC, where the winner receives $25,000.

“Chiara has a beautiful vocal range and an instinctive ability to intuit a poem’s deeper meaning. She chooses poems that showcase her abilities, takes direction very well, and performs with maturity and confidence, ” said Mrs. Price. “Part of the fun of Poetry Out Loud is seeing the students blossom as public speakers. Not only do they learn more about the beauty of poetry, but they also gain valuable confidence and skills that transfer to other activities and real-life experiences.”

The National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation have partnered with state arts agencies to create Poetry Out Loud, a program which invites the dynamic aspects of poetry and the spoken word into JHS English classes. Poetry Out Loud helps students master public speaking skills, build self- confidence, and learn about their literary heritage. Students who study, memorize, and perform timeless poems are immersed in powerful language and provocative ideas.

Nature Center Receives NCCF Grant For North County Outreach Contributed Article Audubon Nature Center

Thanks to funding through a Community Benefit Grant by the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, residents in their area will have a number of occasions to learn about the offerings of the Audubon Nature Center.

Monthly from April through September programs like those at the Nature Center just south of Jamestown will be presented at no charge in Northern Chautauqua County.

While all the programs in this outreach series will be free of charge and open to the public, reservations will be required for some that have limited enrollment.

“This is an exciting opportunity for the Nature Center,” said Program Director Jennifer Schlick. “We have put together a sampling from the variety of our program offerings that we hope will entice

our northern neighbors to come visit us in the future. We are most grateful to the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation for their confidence and support.”

The programs that will be presented are: · Bird Banding Highlights: Monday, April 11, 2016, 7-8:30 p.m., at the BOCES LoGuidice Center in Fredonia · Birds & Blooms Walk: Wednesday, May 25, 2016, 9-11 a.m., SUNY Fredonia College Lodge, Brocton · Nature Center Lunch Bunch – “From Analysis Paralysis to Creative License: How I Wandered Into Bird Photography” by Kim Sherwood: Friday, June 10, 2016, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. followed by BYO brown bag lunch and conversation. Fredonia Grange #1 · Raising Monarchs: Wednesday, July 13, 2016, 7-8:30 p.m., Fredonia Grange #1

· Wild Edibles Walk & Potluck Picnic: Tuesday, August 16, 2016, 6-8 p.m, Luensman Overview Park, Portland · Leaf Print Workshop: Saturday, September 24, 2016, 1-3 p.m., Fredonia Grange #1 More information on these opportunities is at www.jasprograms.wordpress. com/six-free-programs.

Located at 1600 Riverside Road, one-quarter mile east of Route 62 between Jamestown and Warren, the Audubon Nature Center has over five miles of beautifully maintained trails.

Its 600-acre wetland preserve includes a native tree arboretum and several educational gardens. Open daily, its three-story building houses the Blue Heron Gift Shop and a collection of live animals including fish, reptiles, and amphibians, plus interactive displays that inform and engage visitors of all ages. One of the most visited exhibits is Liberty, a non-releasable bald eagle

The Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF) is bringing the Audubon Nature Center “up north” to introduce local residents to the variety of Nature Center programs. Pictured here is Jennifer Schlick (left), Program Director for the Nature Center, receiving a check for the outreach series from JoAnn Kaufman, a member of the NCCF’s Grants Committee.

housed in her outdoor habitat behind the Nature Center.

To learn more about the Center and its many programs, call (716) 569-2345 or visit www.jamestownaudubon.org.

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MOVIE TIMES Dunkirk Movieplex 10520 Bennett Road, Dunkirk (716)-366-5159 Brooklyn PG-13 11:40am 5:20pm Deadpool R 11:40am 2:05pm 4:35pm 7:05pm 9:35pm 11:55pm Dirty Grandpa R 9:00pm 11:20pm How to Be Single R 11:35am 2:05pm 4:35pm 7:05pm 9:35pm 11:59pm Kung Fu Panda 3 PG 11:45am 2:05pm 4:25pm 6:45pm Spotlight R 1:00pm 3:45pm 6:30pm 9:15pm The Choice PG-13 2:15pm 7:15pm 9:40pm The Finest Hours PG-13 11:40am 4:45pm The Revenant R 2:10pm 7:50pm 11:05pm The Witch R 12:50pm 3:00pm 5:10pm 7:20pm 9:30pm 11:40pm Zoolander No. 2 PG-13 12:10pm 3:00pm 4:50pm 7:10pm 9:30pm 11:50pm

Dipson Lakewood Cinema 8 171-3 Fairmount Ave. W, Lakewood (716)-763-3531 Deadpool R 1:00pm 1:30pm 3:15pm 4:20pm 5:25pm 6:50pm 7:40pm 9:20pm 10:00pm How to Be Single R 1:10pm 3:25pm 5:45pm 8:05pm 10:20pm Kung Fu Panda 2 PG 1:05pm 3:05pm 5:05pm 7:05pm 9:05pm Race PG-13 1:05pm 3:45pm 6:45pm 9:25pm Risen PG-13 1:15pm 3:50pm 6:40pm 9:15pm The Choice PG-13 4:00pm 9:40pm The Revenant R 1:00pm 6:30pm The Witch R 1:30pm 3:40pm 5:45pm 7:55pm 10:05pm

Chautauqua Mall Cinemas I & II 500 Chau Mall, Lakewood (716)-763-1888 Dirty Grandpa R 1:45pm 4:40pm 7:00pm 9:20pm Zoolander No. 2 PG-13 2:00pm 4:50pm 7:10pm 9:20pm

Warren Mall Cinemas 1666 Market St., Warren, PA 16365 (814)-723-4021 Deadpool R 4:15pm 6:50pm 8:45pm 9:15pm Kung Fu Panda 3 PG 5:00pm 6:45pm Zoolander No. 2 PG-13 4:00pm 7:10pm 9:30pm

NYS Winter Classic Fishing Color Saturday, February 20, 2016 | Tournament Ongoing through Sunday, February 28, 2016 | 3pm All NYS Waterways (Ice, Open Water, Tributaries, Rivers, etc.)

Joe DeAngelo Walleye Ice Fishing Contest Ongoing through Sunday, February 28, 2016 | 3pm Chautauqua Lake 716.763.2947 / 716. 483.2265

February Overnighter Valentine's Day Saturday, February 20, 2016 | 10am Camp Onyahsa 5411 East Lake Rd. Dewittville NY 14728 716.664.2802 ext 238

5:30 – 8:35pm Webb’s Captain’s Table 115 West Lake Road Mayville, NY 14757 716.753.3960

Cinema Series: Carol Saturday, February 20, 2016 | 7:30pm 1891 Fredonia Opera House 9-11 Church St. Fredonia NY 14063 716,679.1891

Jamestown Jackals Saturday, February 20, 2016 | 8pm Jamestown Community College 525 Falconer Street Jamestown, NY 14701

Archiving Western New Movies @ the Reg - Room York: Select Artists from Saturday, February 20, 2016 | the Gerald Mead Collection 8pm Saturday, February 20, 2016 | 12 – 4pm Rockefeller Arts Center 280 Central Ave. Fredonia NY 14063 716.673.3323

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts 116 E. Third St. Jamestown NY 14701 716.484.7070

Soupin Sundays Sleigh Rides at Chautauqua Saturday, February 20, 2016 | 1 – 3pm Chautauqua Bookstore Chautauqua Institution 10 Roberts Street Chautauqua NY 14722 716.782.2871

February - Cocktails &

Sunday, February 21, 2016 | 11am – 3pm 21 Brix Winery 6654 W. Main Rd. Portland NY 14769 716.792.2749

Busti Grist Mill Grain Grinding Demonstrations Sunday, February 21, 2016 | 1 – 4pm The Busti Historical Society Mill

3443 Lawson Rd Jamestown, NY 14701 716.483.3670 (please leave a message)

Jamestown Jackals Sunday, February 21, 2016 | 6pm Jamestown Community College 525 Falconer Street Jamestown, NY 14701

Woman's Self Defense Class Tuesday, February 23, 2016 | 6:30 – 8:30pm Children's Safety Village 2695 Route 394 Ashville, NY 14710 716.499-8138

Cinema Series: Carol Tuesday, February 23, 2016 | 7:30pm 1891 Fredonia Opera House 9-11 Church St. Fredonia NY 14063 716,679.1891

Fenton History CenterTrivia Contest Wednesday, February 24, 2016 | 6pm Shawbucks 212 W 2nd St Jamestown, NY 14701 716. 487.2201

Cabin Fever Party Thursday, February 25, 2016 | 6 – 9pm Merritt Estate Winery 2264 King Road Forestville NY 14062 716-965-4800

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The Laramie Project

Snow Camp

DJ Skates

Thursday, February 25, 2016 | 7:30pm Bartlett Theatre 280 Central Ave Fredonia, NY 716.673.3501

Friday, February 26, 2016 | 9am – 3pm Audubon Nature Center 1600 Riverside Road Jamestown NY 14701 716.569.2345

Friday, February 26, 2016 | 7:30 – 9:30pm Jamestown Savings Bank Arena 319 W. Third St. Jamestown NY 14701 716.484.2624

The Laramie Project 10 Years Later Friday, February 26, 2016 | 7:30pm Bartlett Theatre 280 Central Ave Fredonia, NY 716.673.3501

Chautauqua’s Got Talent Announces Sponsors And Prizes Contributed Aritcle Spire Theater

In years past, the cash prize for Chautauqua’s Got Talent has been $500, along with other prizes. This year is lucky number seven, and thanks to the sponsors, the grand prize will be $700 plus dinner once a month for a year at Wing City Grill.

The sponsors are The Post Journal, KISS FM, 59LucyLane.com, and Wing City Grille. If you or your business would like to sponsor and/or offer a prize for the competition, please contact The Spire.

Auditions will be held at The Spire Theater on Monday, February 22 at 7 p.m. This is not just a singing contest; it is open to all kinds of performing artists.

Unlike other competitions that have just singers and musicians, this is also open to other types of entertainers such as comedians, magicians, dancers, and more. The contest also welcomes groups as well as solo acts. Another unique aspect to this contest is contestants are given the rare opportunity to work privately with the seasoned professional performers, producers, and judges that make up the CGT production team to fine tune their craft.

Auditioning hopefuls should come prepared to offer a sample of their talent for approximately 1 minute and bring a parent or guardian if under 18. If hopefuls are unable to attend auditions there is an option to send in a video audition by emailing a video file or YouTube link to jamestownspire@gmail.com any time up until February 21st at 12am. Pre-registration is not mandatory but if performers wish to do so to avoid waiting in line on the day of auditions they can send an email to jamestownspire@gmail.com requesting a pre-registration form.

The contest will run 5 Mondays starting March 7. at 7 p.m. at The Spire Theater, 317 E. Third St., in Jamestown. Presale tickets will be available at Brazil Craft Beer and Wine Lounge or on line at in-spire. us for $7. Tickets will be $9 at the door, or $30 for a

pass to all nights In the Attached photo CGT season 6 winner Holly Graham The rest of the Spire Theater’s season is in keeping with the British Invasion theme: Last Orders Another one-act showcase similar to the October thriller showcase featuring the same handful of British playwrights March 18, 19, 25 and 26, and No Sex Please, We’re British, the world’s longest running comedy, a very funny British farce written by Alistair Foot and

Anthony Marriot which premiered in London's West End in 1971 and played to full houses until 1987, playing here April 22, 23, 29 and 30.

For more information or to get season tickets go to www.in-spire.us or www.spiretheater.org The InSpire Development Center strives to promote diversity, camaraderie, and artistic inspiration. The Big Time Players provide an outlet for local performers to showcase their talents as well as contributing to the vibrant arts and entertainment of our community.

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Santiago To Lead “Latino Outreach To Seniors” Contributed Article Chautauqua Adult Day Care Centers, Inc.

Chautauqua Adult Day Care Centers, Inc. is proud to announce that Migdahlia Santiago will be taking on the role of managing the agency “Latino Outreach to Seniors” program. The program is now countywide as a result of the support of the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation and the United Way who have provided funding to assist in the expansion of the program in 2015.

The Latino Outreach Program offers interpreting and translation services to older adults who are at least 55 years of age and families who are caring for an older Latino adult. Karen Lucks, Chautauqua Adult Day Care Associate Director, says that this is an under-served population when it comes to senior services.

“We know that there are Spanish speaking elderly out there who need our Day programs and other senior services but they are not getting that access due to language and cultural barriers,” Lucks added. “The expanded Latino Outreach Program will be concentrating on helping the Latino community in the Jamestown area and the surrounding communities to learn about our Day Programs, as well as providing interpreting and translation for seniors who have limited English skills.”

In addition, to helping individuals and families, the program is also available to provide assistance to human service organizations who may need help providing senior services to the older Latino population. Individuals and non-profit agencies throughout Chautauqua County can request interpreting, translation and facilitation services for Spanish speaking older adults.

According to Chautauqua Adult Day Care Centers, Inc., Executive Director, Frank Bercik, this expansion had been contemplated for some time. He said, “We have had our Latino Outreach Program in Northern Chautauqua County for 7 years. We started there because of the size of the Latino population and wanted to expand these services to the growing Latino population in Jamestown and surrounding areas. As a result of the expansion, we have already been able to serve additional Latino older adults in our program and we are excited to be able to continue this service throughout the county. Linking older Latino adults with our Senior Day Programs and other community based care will help older Latino adults to continue to be independent and receive care that helps term remain at home”.

Karen Lucks, Associate Director will also be working with the Latino Outreach program assisting with the promotion and continued integration of the program so that no matter where families or agencies are located, they will be able to access Latino Outreach services with ease and get the same great customer service.

Chautauqua Adult Day Care Centers Inc. is a not for profit United Way community partner, that offers affordable Senior Day Programs and Respite Care

Services for adults sixty years of age and older who live in the community. The agency has four sites that serve all of Chautauqua County. The programs provide a social program that offers many opportunities for older adults to participate in activities during the day in a caring, friendly atmosphere with supportive staff and companionship.

The sites provide breakfast, snack, and a noon time meal for participants.

There is also a Community Recreation Program that helps persons participate in outings in the community. The sites also offer pet therapy, ceramics, music programs, arts and crafts, and much more on an ongoing basis. Additionally, a Saturday Program is available in Jamestown. For participants who desire financial assistance, funding is available. To learn more, visit www.seniordayprograms. com or call Jamestown (664-9759), Dunkirk (366-8786) and Westfield (326-6842).

You can also find the agency on Facebook.

Persons or agencies who want more information on the Latino Outreach program can call (716) 952-9797 or email latinooutreach@seniordayprograms.com.

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Aspire of WNY Welcomes Two New Board Members Contributed Article Aspire of WNY

Aspire of WNY has welcomed two new members to the agency Board of Directors. The new members, Dolores Bellanti, RN, CLP and Dr. Raphael Blochle, MD, FACS, both bring a wealth of experience and perspective to the Aspire Board.

Dolores Bellanti joined BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York in 2006 and is the company’s director of provider network development and operations. She B has 35 years of experience in the healthcare industry.

Bellanti, a Registered Nurse, received her degree from Trocaire College. She is a C Certified Six Sigma and Lean Professional from the University at Buffalo School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and a Fellow of the Academy for Healthcare F Management. Ms. Bellanti is returning to the board after an eight-year hiatus. s Dr. Raphael Blochle is currently Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at SUNY c f at Buffalo, and also Attending Staff Vascular Surgeon for University at Buffalo Surgeons, Inc. Dr. Blochle previously served as the Medical Director, Diversified s i Clinical Services at Erie County Medical Center.

I After receiving his Doctor of Medicine in 2003 at Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara, in Mexico, Dr. Blochle completed his Residency, General Surgery at i SUNY at Buffalo and earned a Fellowship, Vascular Surgery at SUNY at Buffalo o d in 2010. i Both Dr. Blochle and Ms. Bellanti will provide great leadership to Aspire of WNY working with the other members of our Board of Directors.

Aspire of WNY has been a leader in providing innovative, person-centered programs and services for children and adults with developmental and other disabilities for nearly 70 years. Visit www.aspirewny.org or call (716) 505-5830 to learn more about our personalized assistance empowering individuals to achieve their full potential and live as independently as possible.

Confidential Outpatient Mental Health & Drug Addiction/ Chemical Dependency Services

Spanish Language Programming Available Daytime & Evening Appointments

Dunkirk Health Center 338 Central Avenue, Suite 240 (716) 363-0018

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3 Critical Questions For Your Workout not seeing progress! Just like every aspect of life, when time is spent on improvement we expect to see change. If results don’t come, it’s easy to get frustrated and down trodden, which is why many people have a hard time staying consistent with fitness.

The three point checklist is a tool created to take inventory of your workout. It sets consistent parameters for progress, and ensures the constant evoluBy Brad Jarrett tion of your programming.

Contributing Writer Here’s how it works; every time you leave the gym, ask yourself 3 simple questions: For decades people have • Did I feel pain while exercisstrolled in and out of the gym completing the same workout, ing? feeling the same things, and • Did I enjoy myself? seeing no change in their bodies. Tell me if I’m mistaken, but • Do I feel better now than I think the definition of insan- when I arrived?

Simple; but these questions ity is doing the same thing over and over, while expecting lead to all sorts of discovery. different results. Let’s be real, How? Look at question one; it stinks going to the gym and pain is your body’s way of say-

ing something is wrong, which means it shouldn’t be part of exercise. Make sure you read that correctly; PAIN should not be experienced, discomfort can be expected, as I have never felt comfortable while performing a max effort squat.

If you feel something isn’t right, chances are its not. For this reason, you can use pain as tell tale sign things needs to be adjusted.

Did I enjoy myself? Fitness needs to be fun, not drudgery.

If you don’t enjoy time in the gym; change routines. Change comes in a variety of ways; picking a new slew of exercises, adjusting how you perform current ones (tempo, number of repetitions, etc.) or something more radical, like using “gym time” to take a walk outside, ride your bike, or play active games with your kids. The best part about change is that it brings results! As Dr. Kelly Starrett says, “your body is an

adaptation machine”, meaning it adjusts to any stimulus placed on it. Consequently, if the same exercises are performed for more than a couple weeks, your body will stop adapting as rapidly, leading to decreased results over time. All that’s needed are tiny changes to spark adaptation and get results rolling once again.

Do I feel better now than when I arrived? This is PARAMOUNT as it is directly correlated to previous questions, and the chief reason why we attend the gym; to feel better. Multitudes of things play into this answer, a few being pain, and enjoyment. If you experienced pain while working out, chances are you won’t feel great leaving the gym. If exercise isn’t fun, you may leave feeling as though you wasted time, which also doesn’t feel good. Lastly, if you’re consistently leaving run down, and worn out its time to look for change. We have

a tendency to beat ourselves down every time we step in the gym. That’s unsustainable, and ill-advised. You can have days to push yourself, and test limits, but everyday shouldn’t be like that. As we said earlier, your body is an adaptation machine, meaning it needs time to adapt, recover and recuperate.

Eventually, it will get broken down to the point where it’s unable to recover well before your next workout, and it’ll be sure to let you know by throwing an injury or two your way.

Be smart with fitness, let it serve you. As we always say, “manage fatigue, don’t chase it”.

Use the 3 question checklist this week to take inventory. If you consistently answer “No, Yes, Yes” keep up the good work! If not, look for tiny changes, they’ll lead to big results.

Fitness Will Be Greater.

March is Kidney Health Awareness Month blood pressure and diabetes - over 2/3 of Americans have high blood pressure, and 1 in 4 seniors (over age 65) have diabetes - knowing these statistics should cause most of us to pause and think about kidney health.

Often kidneys are damaged slowly over time and signs and symptoms are not experienced until the disease is advanced and not as easily controlled, possibly leading to kidney

By Tonja Dodd failure, stroke and heart attack.

Contributing Writer There are steps to take that will keep kidneys healthy, in Kidneys are important to over- working order and that can all health and well-being - they detect kidney damage, sooner filter waste out of blood and than later. If the doctor has help maintain blood pressure, diagnosed you with high blood among other functions. Kidney pressure (hypertension), diabedisease is a condition where tes or told you you are at risk kidneys are damaged and for developing kidney disease, cannot do these functions like talk to them about kidney they used to. Two diseases that disease. You can expect to have put people at risk for kidney your blood and urine checked disease are prevalent - high for chronic kidney disease

regularly. There are two tests - the first is a blood test called a GFR (glomerular) test which checks to see how well your kidneys are filtering blood. The second test is a urine analysis which checks to see if there is protein in your urine. Protein in the urine is a sign that your kidneys are damaged.

Manage diabetes and high blood pressure, for your kidneys. Keep glucose (blood sugar) levels in the range recommended by your healthcare team; and, for most people keep blood pressure under 140/90. You may be taking medication to manage these conditions. In fact some of those medicines such as ACE inhibitors and ARBs may already be protecting your kidneys - so, please take as directed. If the medicine makes you feel worse, talk to your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Checking blood sugar and

blood pressure per your healthcare team’s recommendation is also important. Knowing glucose and blood pressure numbers and what factors (sleep, food, activity, etc.) affect them will help you keep them in the recommended range and keep kidneys healthy. Diet is also key - the DASH diet offers a meal plan that helps manage both diabetes (blood sugar levels) and high blood pressure. It emphasizes low-salt and heart healthy foods.

Whether or not you have diabetes, high blood pressure, or any condition the following actions will help prevent kidney disease. Aim for less sodium in your diet. Kidneys are responsible for keeping the body’s sodium levels in check and if you have too much in your diet, the kidneys will be overworked. You don’t need to eliminate salt but take a look at your current diet with the

goal to have less than 2300 mg a day. You can do this by eating less prepared food and use spices and herbs in place of salt. Foods like bacon and lunch meat, instant soups, canned foods, frozen meals, pickled foods, some cheeses, ready-to-eat cereal and breads are high in sodium - limit these foods. Read the food labels and choose foods that have 5 to 20% of your daily value (DV) of sodium. Whole foods - fresh or frozen and fresh meats tend to have less sodium.

Limiting alcohol intake also keeps your kidneys from being overworked. Losing weight and being physically active keeps your blood vessels healthy, promoting kidney health. Finally, cigarette smoking damages almost every organ in the body, kidneys included. If you smoke, take steps to quit.

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WCA Hospital Goes Red For Heart Month Contributed Article WCA Hospital

Let’s team up for a game of ice hockey during Red the Rink while joining forces to support local heart care during Heart Health Awareness Month. The event, scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. on Friday, February 19th, will feature Southern Tier Xpress vs Pittsburgh Vengeance. There will also be a basket raffle with donations from around the community.

Proceeds from the event will support the WCA Heart Center. “February is American Heart Month and we thought this would be a natural fit to use this event opportunity to raise awareness of heart disease,” said Megan D’Angelo WCA Director of Development.

“This event is a chance for us to bring two incredible establishments together that, among others, is the life blood and heart of this community.”

“When I listen to the pulse of this community, I keep hearing how important our local hospital is and how great an asset our rink is to this community,” said Andy Goodell State Assemblyman. “I am really looking forward to this event to be a real pace-maker occasion.”

Dr. James Cirbus, board-certified cardiologist, WCA Heart Center medical director, and team owner of the Xpress Southern Tier Hockey team stated, “If you know anything about healthcare, you realize it’s not an easy business to operate a hospital; it takes a lot just to break-even. These types of fund-raisers are necessary and I think it’s tremendous that the hospital and the arena can come together collectively to raise money to support our heart center.”

WCA Heart Center Cardiac Rehab is an outpatient program for anyone recently diagnosed with heart disease, or recovering from a recent cardiac event.

Cardiac rehab provides the knowledge, tools and support needed to succeed in leading a heart healthier lifestyle. In addition to supervised exercise, education, encouragement, and emotional support are offered throughout the program, providing assistance in better management of risk factors in secondary

Commemorative Red The Rink Heart Month Logo

prevention. Our team of board certified cardiologists, experienced cardiology registered nurses, dietitians and pharmacists will work together in providing personal, compassionate and quality care that will assist you in transitioning to a heart healthy lifestyle.

Your physician and other healthcare providers will be updated on your progress throughout your participation in the program.

This year, there will also be an opportunity to buy a chance to win a PGA.WEB.com Tour Package Experience valued at over $2,000 which includes two VIP shared hospitality passes per day, two walk with the pro’s passes for one day and a behind the scenes experience to meet and greet with the Web.com

Tour players. The winning ticket will be announced at WCA’s Meet Our Robot event, Monday February 29th from 4:30-7 p.m. This is a chance to meet WCA’s robotic surgeons and surgery team while you get a rare chance to test drive the ROBOT yourself.

In addition to Red the Rink, WCA will be having another red event, Strike Out Heart Disease on Sunday, February 21st at the Jamestown Bowling Company starting at 1 pm. For $15, you can support WCA Heart Center and bowl 3 games.

To co-sponsor or make a donation in support of either event, contact Megan D’Angelo, WCA Director of Development, at (716) 664-8423 or megan.dangelo@ wcahospital.org.

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MORE UNPRECEDENTED OUTDOOR ACCESS PLANNED ALONG BUFFALO HARBOR WATERFRONT, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the Buffalo Harbor waterfront.

“This is an important milestone in Buffalo’s revitalization, one that will expand outdoor access to the waterfront and bring recreational and investment opportunities to the region, “said Governor Cuomo.

“I am proud of the continued progress of this project, one of many examples of a city on the move.”

The rehabilitated breakwall will be stabilized and include paved walking and bike paths, shaded seating areas, the introduction of a fishing platform and lighting. The southern revetment will also be rehabilitated and like the breakwall, will be stabilized and feature increased fishing access. The southern revetment is expected to be complete by summer 2016, and the breakwall by fall 2016. View the newest improvements here.

State Parks Commissioner Rose Harvey said: “Parks and green spaces have a tremendous, unparalleled power to enhance communities, and I thank Governor Cuomo for championing this new park for the wonderful city of Buffalo and for all the exciting changes yet to come.”

This year more than 107,000 people visited the state’s newest 190-acre park and enjoyed $3 million in improvements already completed. These new features include two open-air picnic pavilions that can host 100 people in each pavilion, a nautically themed destination playground revered by the community, new park furnishings including shaded seating, lighting, improved fish cleaning station, landscaping, walkways and utility upgrades.

Congressman Brian Higgins said: “Last year’s opening of the first State park in the City of Buffalo created a great new waterfront destination for Western New York families. We were pleased to work closely with Governor Cuomo who understood the value and long-term vision of transferring this property into the capable hands of New York State Parks. This significant investment by the State provides a huge boost to the momentum building on Buffalo’s Outer Harbor and will give the public fantastic new opportunities to experience Buffalo’s waterfront.”

Senator Tim Kennedy said: “Buffalo's waterfront continues to get better and better. The word is getting out about Buffalo's greatest natural resource, and New York State is doing its part to responsibly guide the Outer Harbor's revitalization. From bike paths, to increased fishing, to improved lighting, this next phase in the transformation of Buffalo Harbor State

Park is going to make a huge difference. I thank Governor Cuomo for his continued dedication to Western New York, and I thank New York State Parks for their excellent stewardship of this regional gem."

Senator Marc Panepinto said: "Buffalo's greatest natural asset continues to experience a transformation like never before. Thanks to the dedicated efforts of Governor Cuomo, families will be able to enjoy recreational activities along our waterfront year-round. I encourage all residents to get out and experience the results of those efforts and all those still yet to come."

Assemblywoman Crystal D. Peoples-Stokes said: “I would like to congratulate Gov. Cuomo and WNY State Parks Dept. on enhancing the recreational capabilities and park access for Western New Yorkers.

We love our waterfront and we love our green space, these improvements will help promote exercise and healthy living while increasing park utilization.”

Assemblyman Sean Ryan said: "Public access to the water is my top priority for waterfront development.

This project helps to achieve that goal, and will greatly expand the public's ability to enjoy Buffalo's magnificent waterfront. I thank Governor Cuomo for moving forward with this important investment. A

revitalized Outer Harbor, focused on public access, will be a catalyst for growth in the new Buffalo. With the Queen City Bike Ferry now connecting Canalside to the Outer Harbor, investing in public amenities at the Buffalo Harbor State Park is a smart strategy, and I look forward to seeing the completed project next year."

Under Governor Cuomo's leadership, New York State is making a historic commitment to improving and expanding access to outdoor recreation. The Governor's NY Parks 2020 plan is a multi-year commitment to leverage $900 million in private and public funding for State Parks from 2011 to 2020. The Governor's 2015-16 Executive Budget allocates $110 million toward this initiative.

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees 180 state parks and 35 historic sites, which are visited by 62 million people annually. A recent study found that New York State Parks generates $1.9 billion in economic activity annually and supports 20,000 jobs. For more information on any of these recreation areas, call 518-474-0456 or visit www.nysparks.com, connect on Facebook, or follow on Twitter.

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Continental School Offers an Roycroft Campus Announces Avenue in The World of Beauty Call for Art for 3rd Annual Art Lottery Contributed Article

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The Continental School of Beauty offers Cosmetology and Hairdressing, Esthetics and Nails & Waxing at its West Seneca location and Cosmetology and Hairdressing on its Olean campus.

In business for over 50 years, Continental has grown to six schools in upstate New York with its vast number of graduates working in or owning salons and spas across the area and all over the country.

At Continental, you’ll receive one-to-one assistance completing federal student loan applications, lifetime placement assistance and a faculty that includes Certified Master Educators and the option for either full or part-time classes.

Financial aid is available to qualified students and almost every student is. This includes Veterans Benefits and Native American aid.

The world of beauty is a 30 billion dollar industry that offers people the chance to be creative with virtually unlimited opportunities as stylists, make-up artists, cosmetic and other product representatives, skincare consultants, educators, salon or spa managers, owners and more.

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opportunity for the artists and donors.

All mediums will be considered including but not limited to: paintings, prints (hand‐pulled), mixed‐ media, photogThe Roycroft Campus announces call raphy, ceramics, pottery, sculpture, for art for the 3rd Annual Art Lotwoodwork, metalwork, and hand‐made tery — a unique and fun event to help jewelry. All 2‐D artwork must be support the Campus’ restoration and framed (unless on stretched canvas) and educational programming. This event ready to hang. will take place on the Historic Roycroft Deadline for all submissions is March 1, Campus on Thursday, April 7 from 2016. Please mail or drop off donations, 6-9 p.m. Tickets are $250 and include along with the submission form and artadmission for two guests, one "lotist information, to: Roycroft Campus, tery" ticket for a piece of art valued at 31 S. Grove Street, East Aurora, NY or above the ticket price, and a signed 14052. print from the featured artist, Kateri Ewing.

Further details and the submission form “What has proven to be a monumental are available at www.roycroftcampuscorp.com. fundraising success for both the Roycroft Campus in 2014, and our colThe Roycroft Campus Corporalaborative partner, the Buffalo Center tion (RCC) is a not for profit 501(c)3 for Art and Technology (BCAT) in organization dedicated to the preser2015, the Art Lottery will once again vation and restoration of the Roycroft take place on the Campus,” states Curt Campus, a National Historic Landmark Maranto, Executive Director at the in East Aurora, New York. From 1895 Roycroft Campus. “This exciting event to 1938, the Roycroft Campus was one offers guests a fun night out, an enrich- of the most successful and well‐known ing cultural experience and a beautiful components of the Arts & Crafts Movepiece of artwork to take home. We are ment in the United States, consisting of seeking donations from local artists and a community of over 500 artisans and members of the community to help with craftspeople led by writer and charour fundraising efforts.” ismatic leader, Elbert Hubbard. The RCC’s mission is to inspire visitors to A short artist statement and/or inforexperience the creativity, ideals and mation about the piece and donor will be displayed at the event alongside each future of the Arts & Crafts Movement and to further promote and preserve piece and in a program booklet given the Roycroft Campus. to event guests, serving as a marketing Contributed Article Roycroft Campus

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Buffalo Planning Board Completes Environmental Review And Approves Plan For Workforce Training Center Expected To Train 300-400 Workers Yearly Contributed Article Buffalo Billion

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the Western New York Workforce Training Center project reached an important milestone to redevelop underutilized property in the Northland Corridor into a new workforce training facility. The City of Buffalo Planning Board approved the project’s site plan after finding that there will be no significant environmental impacts associated with the redevelopment of the entire 35-acre site.

The approval marked a key moment in the project, advancing it towards the process of finalizing architectural and engineering design, construction documents, and cost estimates for the proposed building rehabilitation necessary to accommodate the new Workforce Training Center. The center is expect-

ed to begin operations in late 2017 and will train 300-400 workers yearly in manufacturing and energy jobs.

“This action will accelerate the redevelopment of Buffalo’s East Side and prepare the next generation for the jobs powering Western New York’s revitalization,” Governor Cuomo said.

“This project is part of our administration’s ongoing efforts to grow Buffalo’s economy and will continue to generate opportunity for residents and businesses in Western New York for years to come.”

Governor Cuomo announced in September 2014 that $6.7 million would go toward the acquisition and site planning of a large swath of long-vacant and underutilized industrial land in the Northland Corridor on Buffalo’s East Side. Empire State Development, the state’s economic development agency, granted Buffalo Urban Development Corporation—the City of Buffalo’s not-

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Literary Center Celebrating 40th Anniversary Contributed Article Just Buffalo Literary Center

Just Buffalo Literary Center has been a champion for the Literary Arts in Western New York. Located in downtown Buffalo, we are celebrating our 40th anniversary.

In the Just Buffalo Writing Center we pair students with established writers for workshops in playwriting, poetry, fiction, music lyrics, and even podcasts! In the community, our three main series are: Silo City which takes place over the summer near Buffalo's First Ward, STUDIO which pairs a local poet with an out-oftown reader, and BABEL, which brings internationally-lauded writers to Buffalo.

Closing out the 2015-2016 season of BABEL are Louise Erdrich on March 10th and Karl Ove Knausgaard April 21st. Louise Erdrich grew up in North Dakota and is of German-American and Ojibwe descent. She is the author of fourteen novels and has won a National Book Critics Circle Award. BABEL readers will be focusing on her New York Times Bestseller The Round House. For those unfamiliar, BABEL evenings begin with a reading or talk from the author followed by an audience-generated Q & A with Just Buffalo Literary Center's Artistic Director Barbara Cole. Afterwards, audience members can have their books signed by the author.

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BUFFALO PLANNING BOARD COMPLETES ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 23 chor an estimated $44 million business park as part of the Northland Corridor Redevelopment and will ensure a robust and diversified workforce of highlytrained, skilled workers ready to meet the challenges of the 21st century electric utility and advanced manufacturing industries. The project is a partnership between BUDC, ESD, the City of Buffalo, and the New York Power Authority. The project is being funded as a major component of the Governor’s Buffalo Billion revitalization initiative.

While the City of Buffalo Planning Board approved the site plan for Phase I of the overall project, it also completed its required environmental review for the entire redevelopment plan, which identifies the properties along the corridor that will be stabilized, renovated, remediated, redeveloped and/or, in some cases, undergo select demolition for the purpose of returning the area to productive use, assist in the revitalization of the surrounding neighborhood and provide employment opportunities for nearby residents by creating a new manufacturing and employment hub on Buffalo’s East Side. The project envisions a fully redeveloped Northland corridor, ultimately with a total of approximately 750,000 square feet of light industrial and commercial/general office space.

View both the Northland Corridor Redevelopment Area Full Redevelopment Plan and the Western New York Workforce Training Center site plans here under Quick Links.

The project is anticipated to advance in multiple phases. Phase I will include the development of the Workforce Training Center and renovation/repairs to the existing structures at 683 Northland Avenue for multitenant use. The succeeding phases, which BUDC will have to return to the Planning Board for additional site plan approvals when required, will include stabilization, select demolition/renovation, new development, and/or site improvements for the remainder of the properties comprising the Northland Corridor.

City of Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown said, “This action by the Buffalo Planning Board is another important step in moving this pivotal project forward.

Thanks to Governor Cuomo’s commitment to the

Western New York Workforce Training Center, the Northland Redevelopment Project will soon accelerate the redevelopment of this section of Buffalo, repurposing long vacant buildings and property, and most critically, providing an environment for city residents to gain valuable training for good-paying, sustainable jobs. My Administration will contribute an additional $4 million to this very exciting and forward-thinking development that will further strengthen our city and our residents’ employment opportunities.”

Empire State Development President, CEO & Commissioner Howard Zemsky said, “With today’s City of Buffalo Planning Board approval, we are ready to move forward on the next steps to stabilize, remediate and redevelop these industrial properties. This project will strengthen the area by capitalizing on the growth of our manufacturing and energy sectors and revitalize a formerly vibrant, mixed-use neighborhood on Buffalo’s East Side.”

New York Power Authority Chairman John Koelmel said, “The Workforce Training Center will be a tremendous asset not just for the East Side of Buffalo but for the entire city and region. NYPA and the other utility companies need a consistent pipeline of skilled workers as our aging employee base increasingly becomes eligible for retirement. The Center will be important to ensure we and others can meet future personnel needs.”

Senator Tim Kennedy said, “Through a muchneeded investment by New York State, these vacant buildings on Buffalo’s East Side will soon have new life and a new purpose: to spur opportunities for the surrounding neighborhoods, which have remained neglected for far too long. With this $44 million initiative, Governor Cuomo has demonstrated his commitment to the residents of those neighborhoods, who will now have workforce training and employment opportunities within walking distance of their homes.”

Assemblywoman Chrystal Peoples-Stokes said, “Governor Cuomo’s strategic investment in the East Side with the Northland Corridor Redevelopment Project is moving forward. This is exciting news because the project will ensure that the training for career opportunities in advanced manufacturing and energy sectors is available for city residents and will lead to a skilled and diversified workforce for these growing fields.”

Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz said, “The Western New York Workforce Training Center will train local workers for good careers and will provide a boost to the East Side of Buffalo. With the site plan now approved, I look forward to the seeing activity on the Northland Avenue Corridor that will make these vacant properties home to an advanced manufacturing and energy hub that will attract jobs and investment.”

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The Lakewood Rod and Gun Club was filled with some of the best athletes, coaches and media personalities the region has ever seen on Monday evening for the 35th Annual Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame Banquet.

“When you see 425 people come through the door and they’re all excited with what they’re going to see, that gets me excited, too,” CSHOF president Randy Anderson said. “This is a big event for us. It probably brings in about 75 percent of our annual budget. Fortunately, the public has supported us. I feel like we’re giving them a good product. Good inductees. A good speaker. High school and collegiate athletes. I think we have a pretty good formula going.”

The CSHOF class of 2016 consists of nine new members. Parke Hill Davis, Clarence “Flash” Olson, Heather Lefford Edborg, Jim Ulrich, Sarah Schuster Morrison, Alex Conti, Julie Gawronski Tickle, Dan Hoard and Robert “Doc” Rappole all took their rightful places in history.

This year’s featured guest was none other CONTINUED ON PAGE 27 Top photo: The Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2016 poses for a picture together. Front row (from left to right): John Crawford, accepting for Sarah Schuster Morrison; Alex Conti; Julie Gawronski Tickle; Barb and Gary Lefford, accepting for Heather Lefford Edborg; Don Grosset Jr. and Davis Robinson, accepting for Parke Hill Davis.

Back row: Trevor Hitchcock, accepting for Jim Ulrich; Robert "Doc" Rappole; Bill Olson and Terri Walsh, accepting for Clarance "Flash" Olson; Dan Hoard.

Bottom photo: Six-time Super Bowl participant Don Beebe addresses the audience at the 35th Annual Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame Banquet. (Photos by Stefan Gestwicki)

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In my thirst for baseball knowledge, I recently came across an MLB.com article looking at the past decade’s best sophomore seasons in Major League Baseball.

It’s a fitting topic considering the success of last season’s rookie class. Will guys like Kris Bryant, Joc Pederson, Carlos Correa, Matt Duffy and Noah Syndergaard (along with a host CONTINUED ON PAGE 26

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SPORTS COMMENTARY, CONT. FROM PAGE 25 of other stud rookies) be able to avoid that dreaded “sophomore slump” or will they add their names to the likes of Stan Musial in 1934, Alex Rodriguez in 1996 and Mike Schmidt in 1974?

All of those guys had great second seasons, but the best of all time belongs to Rogers Hornsby (presumably, as the article actually list Roger Hornsby, without the “s” on the end of the first name). Anyway, Hornsby’s 9.9 WAR (wins above replacement) in 1917 is the best sophomore season of all time. Yet it was only the seventh-best season of Hornsby’s career, which spanned 23 years.

That got me to thinking, is it possible for a Hall of Fame player, one who is regarded as the best second baseman of all time, to be underrated? I think the answer is a resounding “yes!”

When a casual baseball fan discusses the best players of all time, they might give the usual suspects of Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, Ty Cobb, Mickey Mantle or Willie Mays. All of those are fine choices (though the right answer is obviously Ruth), but you’d almost never hear Hornsby’s name mentioned.

Despite standing just 5-feet, 11-inches tall and weighing a robust 175 pounds, Hornsby ranks 12th on the all-time WAR leader board. He won a pair of MVP awards, led the league in home runs twice, led the league in RBI thrice and collected over 200 hits seven times in his career. He hit over .400 three times, including .424 in 1924.

Anyway, doing some Hornsby research got me thinking about other players that are criminally underrated. I was thinking about this topic a few weeks ago when Jason Kendall was on the HOF ballot for the first time. While never considered elite, Kendall’s stats stack up with some of the best catchers of all time.

I’m going to try to stay away from other Hall of Fame players like Hornsby.

The players in Cooperstown have their legacy immortalized forever. I want to highlight some players that the annals of history will probably forget.

JIM EDMONDS — Edmonds’ career highlight reel would be fun to watch.

He won eight Gold Gloves (including six in a row at one point) thanks to a plethora of eye-popping catches. Even today when an outfielder lays out with their back to the infield, the announcer

will probably say something along the lines of, “Shades of Jim Edmonds!” Yet, his offense and total impact on the game will forever be underrated. This is a guy that slugged 393 home runs and batted over .300 in five seasons. His patience at the plate led to two 100-walk campaigns and four seasons with a .400 on-base percentage. He never reached milestones that get a player noticed, however, so his contributions will probably be sadly forgotten.

AMOS OTIS — Sticking with the center field theme, we get Otis, who again combined power and excellent defense.

Originally a third baseman, Otis was switched to the outfield upon a trade to the Royals in 1970. He immediately made the next four All-Star teams (five total in his career). He won three Gold Glove awards and was in the top 10 of MVP voting four times in his career.

Otis also had serious speed, swiping 341 career bases, including a league-leading 52 in 1971. He scored over 1,000 runs and racked up more than 2,000 hits.

In a 13-year stretch, he hit at least 20 doubles 12 times. No question, this guy was a seriously talented player.

WILLIE RANDOLPH — To younger fans (myself included, honestly), Randolph is better known for being part of the New York Yankees coaching staff (and eventually NY Mets manager) during the late 90’s and early 2000’s.

But this former second baseman had a heck of a playing career, too. Randolph made six All-Star appearances, racked up over 2,200 career hits, stole nearly 300 bases and walked over 1,200 times.

In fact, Randolph walked nearly twice as often as he struck out (1,243 to 675).

Randolph never finished higher than 15th in MVP voting thanks to a lack of power numbers, but there’s no denying that he was a solid player for over 15 years.

DUTCH LEONARD — I didn’t have to shoehorn Leonard in here just to have a pitcher, but it’s harder to judge pitchers of different eras. When a guy helps win three World Series and holds the American League record for lowest ERA in a season in which he throws at least 150 innings, however, it makes for an easy choice. Leonard’s career record of 139-133 is nothing remarkable, but his 1914 ERA of 0.96 certainly is. Leonard also spun no-hitters in both 1916 and 1918. Only 27 men in history have thrown multiple no-hitters and Leonard

Question: Which Hall of Famer scored the winning touchdown in the "Ice Bowl"?

Last week's answer: George "Iceman" Gervin was famous for his high-flying dunks and finger rolls during his NBA playing days, mostly with the San Antonio Spurs. Gervin is widely regarded to be one of the greatest shooting guards in NBA history.

Come to think of it, both of these guys are pretty underrated. (AP Photo/Bill Boyce)

is one of them. He played 11 seasons in the Majors and won at least 10 games in nine of those. A feud with Ty Cobb, who was the Tigers manager at the time, led to Leonard actually quitting the team in 1921. He didn’t return until 1924. His overall numbers could have been much better had he, you know, played in his prime.

LARRY BOWA — Like Randolph, Bowa’s playing career is often forgotten in favor of his coaching days. Bowa, however, was among the game’s best shortstops for 15 years. Despite winning only two Gold Gloves, Bowa retired with the highest fielding percentage of any shortstop ever at .980. He collected 2,191 hits and over 300 stolen bases. In fact,

Bowa had a seven-year stretch in which he stole at least 20 bases each season.

He hit just 15 career home runs with his career high being four in 1977. That season, was probably Bowa’s best and was rewarded with a third-place finish in the N.L. MVP voting.

There are plenty of players throughout history that should have gotten more love than they did. Personally, I’m embarrassed by my lack of knowledge of some of the truly great players in MLB history.

Who would you consider for this list? I’d love to hear your thoughts. Send suggestions to stefan.gestwicki@star-mediagroup.com.

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CSHOF President Randy Anderson (Photo by Stefan Gestwicki)

than former Buffalo Bills great Don Beebe.

“Anytime I can get back to Western New York and speak to the people here is always a thrill for me,” Beebe said.

“Don Beebe is nothing but class,” Anderson noted. “He’s unbelievable. To get a quality guy like that, we’re just so fortunate. You can pay anybody to come to speak at your banquet, but to get a quality guy like Don Beebe really puts the icing on the cake.”

One of the largest crowds in the history of the event was treated to quite a night.

CSHOF director Chip Johnson served as the Master of Ceremonies. The New York State marching band champion from Jamestown High School kicked things off with a rousing rendition of the national anthem. Pastor Doug Kibbe from Church of the Rock then led an invocation.

While dinner was served, a number of fantastic memorabilia items were raffled off.

These included signed items from Beebe, Buffalo Bills defensive end Mario Williams and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.

The program continued with remarks from St. Bonaventure Director of Athletics Tim Keeney, Jamestown Jammers manager Anthony Barone, Southern Tier Xpress head coach Brian Ramm and LECOM Health Challenge volunteer Bill Rollinger.

Before the Hall of Fame inductees were introduced, local athletes, teams and coaches were honored for their 2015 accomplishments. A complete list of these honorees will be included at the end of this article. n The crowd was then treated to a video featuring a compilation of highlights from Beebe’s career. The final clip was the famous play from Super Bowl XXVII in which Beebe ran down Leon Lett and caused a fumble which prevented a Dallas etouchdown. The entire room erupted into a frenzy of cheers as Beebe made his way to the podium. . “I love Western New York,” were the first words from Beebe’s mouth when the cheers finally subsided.

“It’s been 22 years now,” Beebe said of the Lett play. “I still today, almost every day, get a letter from a someone talking about the Leon Lett play. It’s crazy to hear the stories. What I love about Leon is that we have the same message about never giving up. We’re coming at that play from a totally different perspective. I’ve got to hand it to him because it takes a real humble guy to do that.”

Buffalo Bills great Don Beebe (Photo by Stefan Gestwicki)

Beebe was part of the glory days of the Buffalo Bills teams that went to four consecutive Super Bowls.

“People ask me if I could go back in time where would I go,” Beebe shared. “The early 90s, hands down. That was a different group. When we get together it’s like we never missed a beat. We treat each other like brothers. We were very close.”

One of the fastest players in NFL history, Beebe kept the crowd entertained with stories from his past. The first time he ran in front of an NFL scout, it was barefoot while wearing jean shorts. At the NFL combine, he ran in his old sneakers with one of the soles coming off. He “flapped” his way to a then record 40-yard dash time.

That famous speed helped lead to one of Beebe’s favorite moments from his career.

“The first pass that ever went my way was a 63-yard touchdown,” he said. “What I enjoyed most was the reaction from my teammates. Everyone came out and congratulated me. I could tell they really cared.”

Another favorite memory came in his first of two Super Bowls with the Green Bay Packers.

“Being 10 yards behind (Brett) Favre – I was the safety guy behind Favre as he was taking a knee,” Beebe recalled, “and watching the clock tick down was a thrill.”

Beebe closed his speech by reiterating just how much he cherished his time with the Bills and still loves Western New York. He said he would rather lose four consecutive Super Bowls again with the Bills than win another one with the Packers.

Needless to say, this brought another standing ovation from the 400-plus people in attendance.

The first inductee was Parke Hill Davis, whose ring was accepted by grandchildren Davis Robinson and Don Grosset, Jr. Davis, affectionately referred to as PHD by his grandsons, is considered one of the grandfathers of modern football. Born in Kiatone in 1871, PHD attended Princeton University where he was coached by Woodrow Wilson. Yes, the same Woodrow Wilson who would go on to become the 28th President of the United States.

After his playing career, Davis went on to coach at Wisconsin for six seasons before becoming the athletic director at Lafayette.

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Parke Hill Davis' grandsons Don Grosset, Jr. and Davis Robinson accept the induction on his behalf. (Photo by Stefan Gestwicki)

players, shortening the field to 100 yards (it had been 100 meters, or 110 yards), establishing end zones and more.

The next individual to officially be inducted was Clarence “Flash” Olson, whose honor was accepted by his children Bill Olson and Terri Walsh.

In the July 29, 1998 edition of The Post-Journal (two days after Olson’s passing), Olson was referred to as “Mr. Southwestern.” In the same article, longtime Southwestern wrestling coach and fellow CSHOF inductee Walt Thurnau noted, “there aren’t enough good adjectives to describe Flash Olson, but I guess the most important thing I will remember is his integrity. I don’t think there was a more honest person in the world.”

While Olson coached many sports at Southwestern, he’s probably most known for his wrestling success, which included a 41-dual match winning streak that spanned from 1967-70. His teams won six league championships and compiled a 181-70-4 record on the mat.

Olson’s daughter Terri remembered how influential her father was in getting her and her friends involved in sports. First it was gymnastics, but then it was more mainstream sports as more opportunities opened up for females.

His son Bill remembered the long hours Flash would put in on a daily basis. He was the first one to arrive, the last to leave and worked the hardest in between.

The third ring handed out went to the late Heather Lefford Edborg and was accepted by her parents Gary and Barb Lefford. Edborg’s husband and three sons were also in attendance and received a nice ovation from the crowd.

Lefford is one of the best softball players Chautauqua County has ever seen. While playing against U.S. Olympians Dot Richardson and Lisa Fernandez, Lefford earned the nickname “Hoover” for her defensive prowess at third base.

Her playing career spanned across Falconer Central School, Erie Community College and Ashland University. Success followed wherever she went.

At Erie Community College she garnered All-NJCAA Region III and All-Western New York Athletic Conference first team selections as well as earning ECC’s Most Valuable Player award in both of her seasons.

She only continued to improve at Ashland University. She set school records in hits, doubles, triples, home runs, RBIs, stolen bases, batting average, slugging percentage, on-base percentage, fielding percentage and defensive assists.

Terri Walsh and Bill Olson accept on behalf of their father Clarence "Flash" Olson. (Photo by Stefan Gestwicki)

Gary and Barb Lefford accept the Hall of Fame ring on behalf of their daughter Heather Lefford Edborg. (Photo by Stefan Gestwicki)

Upon the conclusion of her playing days, Lefford began a coaching career at Kennebunk (Maine) High School, which made it to the state final in 1998.

Longtime SUNY Fredonia track and field coach Jim Ulrich was the next inductee.

His honor was accepted by Ulrich’s former athlete and SUNY Fredonia All-American Trevor Hitchcock.

Ulrich’s success with the Blue Devils is unprecedented. From 1974 to 1998, Fredonia won 27 New York State Collegiate Track and Field Conference men’s championships and 35 SUNYAC championships.

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Former SUNY Fredonia All-American Trevor Hitchcock accepts on behalf of longtime track and field coach Jim Ulrich. (Photo by Stefan Gestwicki)

Sarah Schuster Morrison's former diving coach John Crawford accepts the honor on her behalf. (Photo by Stefan Gestwicki)

Ulrich was beloved by his athletes and that surely aided his success.

Sarah Schuster Morrison was the next inductee, though due to prior business engagements, was unable to attend. She was accepted by Fredonia diving coach John Crawford.

Fellow inductee Alex Conti noted that Schuster Morrison is likely the greatest female diver that New York State has ever seen.

Schuster Morrison, a 1981 graduate of Fredonia High School, had a remarkable skill set at a very young age. As a freshman, she won the New York State Public High School Athletic Association diving title while setting scoring record. The very next year, she smashed that record by 103 points en route to winning a second consecutive state diving title. That scoring record stood for nearly 30 years until 2007.

She also competed against several Olympians in the U.S. National Open and still placed sixth.

Schuster Morrison earned a full scholarship to the University of Miami where she became a two-time NCAA All-American, was the NCAA’s No. 1-rated diver for 1-meter springboard and graduated summa cum laude with a physical therapy degree.

Crawford explained that it was a neck injury Schuster Morrison suffered while Famed wrestling coach Alex Conti speaks after being inducted into the Chautauqua Sports diving that led her to choose her career path. That injury turned into a blessing for Hall of Fame. (Photo by Stefan Gestwicki) a lot of other people as Schuster Morrison has done great work in the field of spinal injuries. sion III Regional Coach of the Year five times and SUNYAC Coach of the Year an While it was a shame she couldn’t be present to receive her honor herself, Schuster astounding 13 times.

Morrison’s spot in the CSHOF is certainly well deserved.

Of course, Ulrich wasn’t just a great coach. His own athletic achievements included Another inductee with Fredonia ties, Alex Conti was the next to grace the podium. setting the Kenmore West High School record in the discus and placing third in the New York State championships. He then set the javelin record at Indiana State Uni- Conti made his mark in the sport of wrestling like few others. He compiled a 34173-3 record for the Hillbillies wrestling program. That’s the second-most wins in versity and was named ISU Athlete of the Year.

Section VI history. Conti coached 11 state finalists and five state champions.

Hitchcock shared some great stories about his former coach and friend, whom he still talks to on the phone and exchanges Christmas cards with. Hitchcock recalled In 2009, one of his athletes, Carlene Sluberski, became the first female to ever place Ulrich always knowing the location of the nearest Ponderosa. Though once Ulrich in the New York State tournament when she placed second. took the team to an all-you-can-eat crab legs dinner at Red Lobster, which HitchEven with the almost unparalleled success, Conti was quick to give the credit elsecock joked caused more than one waitress to quit thanks to the windsprints back where. and forth to the kitchen to bring another bucket of crab legs.

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Julie Gawronski Tickle was all smiles while accepting her place in the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame. (Photo by Stefan Gestwicki)

The radio voice of the Cincinnati Bengals and Jamestown native Dan Hoard joins the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame. (Photo by Stefan Gestwicki)

“I believe with all my heart that this should be a group award,” he said. “I don’t get any of these accolades if I don’t have the people that helped us become a success.

Greg Betts, right off the bat. He’s the best right-hand man anyone could ever ask for. My cousin Ross and all the coaches that were there, worked with me, straightened me out when I was wrong, they all deserve credit.”

While it might be easy to point to the state champions as reasons for the programs success, Conti said that’s not necessarily the case.

“It’s all the guys that didn’t get on the podium,” he noted. “I always said that it’s easy to come back when you’re getting all the wins and your name in the paper. But if we don’t have those guys that come in day in and day out and struggle on the mat in practice, our teams aren’t successful.”

Conti had a solid wrestling career of his own, competing at Ball State. That’s where he first decided he would get into coaching.

“My coach at Ball State said I had a knack for it,” Conti recalled. “Then Coach Turner at JCC brought me on as his assistant coach. He gave me my first paid coaching gig. Coach Don Murray brought me on as the Empire State Games coach. That’s really where it all started. Those guys at the college level believing that I had the ability to coach.”

Again, it wasn’t the state titles or records that Conti wants to leave as his legacy, but something all coaches should strive to instill in their athletes.

“I hope that they remember that I cared for them and wanted them to be better people more than I wanted them to be great athletes,” Conti concluded. “I hope that they remember that Coach Betts, my cousin Ross and all the coaches I had wanted them to focus on family, focus on school, focus on becoming the best person they could possibly be and that winning would be a byproduct.”

Dunkirk native Julie Gawronski Tickle was the next inductee up.

“I was very humbled and excited to come back to Western New York,” she recalled of her first reaction to the honor. “I was shocked to be included with such accomplished athletes.”

It’s entirely possible that Gawronski is the greatest dual-threat athlete Dunkirk High School has ever produced. In high school, she was a five-year starter, threeyear captain and five-time MVP on the soccer pitch. She set school records for most goals in a season, most assists and total points.

On the diamond, she was again a five-year starter and was part of five straight division championships and three Section VI championships. She finished her career with a pair of state records – 176 career hits and 55 hits in a single season.

So was she a softball player or a soccer player at heart?

“That’s always been a tough question,” she said with a laugh. “That’s ultimately why I ended up sticking with both of them through college. They’re both unique sports and I liked so much about both of them that it was hard to decide. I definitely put more travel into soccer, but I don’t think that necessarily means I loved it any more.”

If possible, Gawronski got even better at both sports when she took her talents to Union College. By the time she was done wrecking havoc on the Liberty League, she was Union’s all-time leader in extra-base hits, doubles, home runs, RBIs and runs scored.

In soccer, she was a four-year starting goalkeeper and helped Union to three NCAA berths. She broke even more Union records in the process finishing with the most career wins, wins in a season, shutouts and shutouts in a season.

After her astounding collegiate career wrapped up, Gawronski worked for the United States Olympic committee.

“Once I realized that I wouldn’t be able to make one of the Olympic teams for one of the sports I loved, my dream shifted to supporting Olympic hopefuls and Paralympic hopefuls as well,” she said. “I worked for about five-and-a-half years supporting that mission and it was some of the best times of my life.”

Newly married, Gawronski shared that she’s looking forward to putting down roots somewhere and beginning a coaching career.

Dan Hoard was the penultimate inductee for the evening. Hoard, born in Jamestown, is currently the radio voice of the Cincinnati Bengals.

Hoard proclaimed himself as the worst athlete to ever be inducted into the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame.

“It’s the only Hall of Fame that I’ve ever been chosen for and it’s likely to be the only one I’m ever chosen for, so it’s a tremendous honor,” he said. “I make my living describing the exploits of great athletes and coaches so to even be mentioned with CONTINUED ON PAGE 31

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CHAUTAUQUA SPORTS HALL OF FAME, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 30 had great captains over the years.”

Of course, Rappole is still an avid runner himself. He is a two-time national champion as a Masters athlete.

“I’m one of those people that enjoyed running from the time I was very young,” he admitted. “I had some success with it in junior high school and more in high school.

I enjoyed doing it so I just kept doing it.”

Congratulations go out to all nine inductees as well as the other teams and individuals that were honored on Monday night. The list of honorees is: Bill Brooks - Silver Creek – 2015 NYS Class C First Team All State – Basketball Matt Marsh - Jamestown High School – 2015 NYS Champion & All American -100 Freestyle – Swimming Hope Pietrocarlo - Maple Grove – 2015 NYS Class D First Team All State - Cross Country Mitchell Sandberg - Maple Grove/Chautauqua Lake – 2015 NYS Class C First Team All State – Football Cordell O'Brien – Frewsburg - 2015 NYS Class D First Team All State – Football Cameron Voss – Fredonia - 2015- NYS Class B First Team All State - Baseball Brian Whalen – 2015 - NYS High All-Around Class AA State Champion - Trap Shooting Dalton Becker - 2015 NYS Singles Sub Jr. Champion & Ronald McDonald Sub Jr. Robert "Doc" Rappole coached and ran his way into the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame.

Champion – Trap Shooting (Photo by Stefan Gestwicki) Chautauqua County AIM Team - Celoron Rod & Gun Club – 2015 NYS Academics, Integrity and Marksmanship Team Championship them is humbling.”

Most in attendance would agree that Hoard had the most entertaining speech of the Elle Reed - Jamestown Community College - 2015 All American – Basketball evening, as one might expect from someone who speaks for a career. He shared tales Tom Mann - 2015 NYS Seniors Masters Swimming Champion - 5 events of his first ever broadcast for the Syracuse Chiefs Triple-A baseball team in which Jamestown Babe Ruth Baseball - 15 & under division - NYS Western New York instead of saying a pitcher was the “ace” of the staff, he slipped up and called him State Champions the (donkey) of the staff. In the same broadcast, he combined “warming up” and “throwing” and told listeners that a pitcher was “throwing up” in the bullpen. Yes, it Michael Sayers - 2015 NYS Senior Games Champion - Discus & Javelin was a rocky beginning to what has become a fantastic career.

Clayton Hanson – 2015 Outdoor Convention 3-Position Small-bore National Champion, 20 Shots Standing/50 yards National Champion Civilian and Interme“I knew this is what I wanted to do from birth,” he added. “I think the doctor slapped me on the behind and little infant Dan Hoard said, “That’s 15 yards for un- diate Junior Class necessary roughness!” When my friends were idolizing the athletes, I was idolizing Matthew Lenehan - Celoron Rod & Gun Club - 2015 NYS Junior Skeet Champion, Van Miller. I just always wanted to do it.”

12, 20, 28 & 410 gauge events & 2015 - U.S. Open Junior 12 gauge champion Hoard has spent time doing both radio and television and admitted that the two are Marcus Evans – New York Wrestling Association for Youth - 2015 Division 5, 108 very different experiences. lb. Boys’ Champion “Vin Scully famously said that when you’re doing a game on TV, you’re writing Skylynn Tomlinson – New York Wrestling Association for Youth - 2015 Division 2, captions for the picture,” he paraphrased. “When you’re doing it on the radio, you’re 55-62 lb. Girls’ Champion painting the picture. Radio is more challenging, but it’s a challenge that I love.”

Mason Marring – New York Wrestling Association for Youth - 2015 Division 2, 90 The final man to step up to the podium to be inducted into the CSHOF was Maple lb. Boys’ Champion Grove cross country coach and established runner himself, Robert “Doc” Rappole. Brayden Potter – New York Wrestling Association for Youth - 2015 Division 2, 72 lb.

“It’s fun,” Rappole said of the night. “I’ve been fortunate enough to have wonderBoys’ Champion ful kids to coach and a wonderful program. I’ve had a lot of fun running all my life Dan Moore - SUNY Geneseo – 2015 SUNYAC Women’s Cross Country Coach of myself.” the Year Of course for Rappole, the event lasted all weekend.

Bill Petransky – His Way Archers – Master’s Class (60-70) Champions – Indoor “The coolest thing is that all my kids came home for the weekend from California, Archery World Championships Atlanta, Raleigh. We’ve been having a blast. It’s been awesome.”

The Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame is located at 15 West Third Street in Jamestown, NY. More information cane be found at www.chautauquasportshalloffame.

The dynasty that is the Maple Grove cross country program that Rappole has org. The Hall is volunteer run and can always use more volunteers. To volunteer, helped build is truly something special, having won three state championships and contact Randy Anderson at 484-1224 or 640-6219. seeing Hope Pietrocarlo win an individual state title. Both the boys and girls team won Section VI titles this past year. * The information provided in the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame press releases was critical in the writing of this article. Thank you.

“Obviously it’s really special when you have a team that can go to states,” Rappole said. “It’s amazing when you have a bunch of kids that are willing to work together. Stefan Gestwicki is the sports editor of the Chautauqua Star. Comments on this article can be sent It really is a team sport. The camaraderie of the girls has been awesome. And I’ve to stefan.gestwicki@star-mediagroup.com.

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Here We Roll Again! Street JAM 3-On-3 Basketball Tournament Set For June 4 Contributed Article The Resource Center

The premier outdoor basketball tournament in Chautauqua County will return to the Jamestown area when the 20th annual Street JAM takes place Saturday, June 4.

This year’s event comes with a change in location. The 2016 Street JAM will be held in the rear parking lots of The Resource Center’s administrative office building, located at 200 Dunham Avenue in Jamestown.

“Over the past 19 years we have been successful operating our tournament in a wide variety of venues, from parking lots to pavement. After reviewing all of the outcomes from our previous tournaments, it has been decided to take our tourney on the road once again,” said Victoria Trass Bardo, the tournament director. “We will be able to showcase our beautiful building, grounds and, most importantly, our jumbo park-

ing lots.”

In addition to the change in location, Street JAM will be a one-day tournament this year.

The event had always been a two-day tournament, but organizers believe a one-day event will be popular with players and families for a variety of reasons. With a one-day tournament, teams will have shorter wait times between games. And conducting the entire tournament in one day will eliminate some of the conflicts that occur each year regarding other school-related events that take place the same weekend.

Street JAM is a three-on-three tournament in which players of similar age and ability compete against one other. Teams are assigned to a specific court based on the age and gender of the teams’ players. Each division will crown a champion.

This year’s Street JAM aims to attract young players (boys and girls age 18 and younger).

For players age 19 and older, there will be one, open division for the men and one for the

women.

“The 2016 tournament will focus on the very young, youth and players up to age 18,” Bardo said. “Our new format also includes the younger players playing in the morning, while high school players will take to the courts in the afternoon.”

The registration fee is $125 for each four-person team (three players on the court at one time, plus one substitute).

To obtain a registration form, phone the Street JAM hoop line at 661-1477.

The annual basketball festival has been a staple in the Jamestown area since the first tournament was held in 1997.

The event attracts hundreds of teams and thousands of spectators. Street JAM offers something for the entire family, since in addition to the basketball games there will be food, music and a number of other activities.

Street JAM is put on by Filling the Gap, Inc. Money raised through Street JAM benefits people with disabilities and

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Stories of Progress: Previewing SUNYAC’s 2016 Contributed Article Fredonia Sports Information Dept.

On a chilly Tuesday morning in Florida last month, Fredonia Blue Devil Head Swimming and Diving Coach Arthur Wang introduced his team to a former Blue Devil swimmer, Mike Mitchell.

Mitchell, a 2011 graduate and now a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer in that area, came to greet the team during their yearly training trip to Coral Springs.

The nine-day trip is the most physically demanding portion of the season, and it's made exponentially more difficult if the swimmers don't train on their own during winter break.

Mitchell's visit was an opportune moment for Wang to deliver some perspective.

"Mike swam a 5:35 in the 500 free as a freshman," Wang said, recalling the story he told the team as they prepared for another grueling workout, "but as a senior he was at 4:45, which is almost a minute drop! He finished top-three in the conference. He would do everything that I asked. Those are the things that justify how good our program is at bringing athletes along. When I recruit, the one thing I tell them is that if you committ to everything I ask you to do, you are going to get faster, and I have so many stories that I can share."

For the next hour, Wang and diving coach Ryan Fuller spoke with pleasure of the athletes they've most seen improvement from in their years at Fredonia, leading up to SUNYAC Championships this weekend in Buffalo: 1) Will Baker (East Amherst, N.Y.) - 100-yard freestyle / 200-yard freestyle: Will Baker uses words like "lazy" and "unfocused" to describe himself four years ago as a

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freshman. A talented swimmer coming out of Williamsville North High School, Baker needed several years to shed layers of his adolecsent self, which culminated in his setting Fredonia's school record in the 200-yard freestyle at SUNYAC Championships in 2015. When Wang thinks of the progress his swimmers have made over their careers, Baker is one of the first to come to mind.

Arthur Wang: "I'm excited for Will just in the fact that he's come so far as a person, as a swimmer, and a captain who accepts more responsibility.

Will could have been a much more dominant swimmer in high school had he had the training and confidence that he has now. The belief that he

N.Y.) could sneak up on divers who beat her last year. All seven divers had one of their best meets of the season three weeks ago at Trinity University in Texas.

Ryan Fuller: "I'm excited to see how the progress from Texas transitions to the SUNYAC meet. I think Arron (Carlson) has a really good chance of doing well. He's improved so much this year, and he has a good chance of being right at the top, along with Meghan who has been really consistent lately. They could both be right at the top. If Rafi (Santiago) has a good meet he could be up there too. He'll compete with Arron if he's consistent.

I'm excited to see how Sam is going to finish this year. I think she'll give those girls a run for their money, which nobody will see coming."

3) Lauren Goeing (Clarence, N.Y.) - 100-yard breaststroke / 200-yard breaststroke - During high school, Goeing was told by coaches that she probably wasn't talented enough to swim in college.

Four years later, she's one of the fastest breaststrokers in the conference, looking to finish on the podium at SUNYAC Championships. can do it really translates into his ability to be very successArthur Wang: "I think Lolo ful. He's had to become more has been one of the most pleasaccountable recently without ant people I've coached. She's the swimmers around him he just come so far as well. Lauren used to have pushing him. He's was told that she wouldn't have much more driven this year." much opportunity to swim in college, and now here she 2) The divers - 1-meter and 3-meter springboard is, ranked No. 7 and No. 5 in the 100 and 200 breaststroke. diving: Fredonia has won And she cares. All the seniors more than half of the SUNYcare about the future of this AC titles over the last decade.

Last year at SUNYAC Cham- program. They want to leave it in a better spot than when they pionships, Meghan Bartlett came in. I'm happy to see Lolo ( Johnstown, N.Y.) won both be aggressive and be a little bit events, while Arron Carlson selfish. She has to be that way (LeRoy, N.Y.) took second in each behind Geneseo's Samuel if she wants to be as successful as she's capable of being."

Randall. This year, Rafael Santiago (Middletown, N.Y.) 4) Sam Rokos (Delanson, will also push to win a SUN.Y.) - 200-yard freestyle / NYAC title, while Samantha 200-yard individual medley Kowalewski (Cowlesville, - It grants a coach peace of

mind to have a swimmer with the versatility of Sam Rokos.

Originally a distance swimmer, Rokos has been called on to compete in virtually every event in her four years, now specializing in mid-distance events. It was fitting that she broke the school record in the 200-yard individual medley in December as a senior, an event that requires expertise in all four strokes.

Arthur Wang: "Sam goes about practice in a very blue collar attitude She knows there are no shortcuts involved with this, so she does everything she has to do. We've discovered that she can be super versatile. She came more as a distance swimmer, but now she's developed an ability to do any stroke for any distance whenever we needed her. It's a luxury to have someone like that. I appreciate what (Sam) has gone through to get this good."

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SUNYACS, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 33 hier, a junior, is the reigning SUNYAC champion in the 100-yard breaststroke and 200-yard breaststroke. Favret, a freshman, has regularly been beating Clouthier in the former. Favret tends toward a more aggressive approach with his six-foot four frame, whereas Clouthier, at five-foot ten, relies on unprecedented technical ability to succeed. In one of the most competitive SUNYAC breaststroke lineups in recent memory, Favret and Clouthier each have qualities the other needs to finish at the top of the field.

Arthur Wang: "One of the interesting developments has been the friendly rivalry between Adam and Jake. Adam is very competitive when it comes to championships. He competes like no other as far as I'm concerned. In his two SUNYAC competitions, he's won three titles. This year the breaststroke events are stacked (in the SUNYAC). But when Adam knows the expectations are there to do well, he definitely shows up. What bodes well this year is that he's had Jake (Favret) to push him.

They've pushed each other."

6) Troy Lubanski (Leices-

I'm glad that's going to be his first event at championships, because he'll be fresh and he's due for a big drop. It's good for these two to push each other."

7) Danielle Dembrow (Lockport, N.Y.) - 100yard breaststroke / 200-yard breaststroke - As a sophomore, Dembrow finished just off the podium at SUNYAC Championships, taking ninth in the 100-yard breaststroke and tenth in the 200-yard breaststroke. Now a junior, she has ranked in the top-eight in both events all season, emerg(Photo courtesy of Fredonia) ing as one of Fredonia's elite ter, N.Y.) and Nathan Link individual medley, in which he performers. Wang expects she (Grand Island, N.Y.) - 100- excels. can finish in the top-three this yard backstroke / 200-yard weekend.

Arthur Wang: "Nate Link backstroke - Coming into this was maybe a 1:04 backstroker Arthur Wang: "Dani has season it was assumed that out of high school. If you're a really arrived this year more Troy Lubanski would be the college recruiter, you're proba- than any other year. She's only male backstroker capable bly not heavily recruiting that. evolved and progressed over of scoring points at SUNYAC's But you see his times now and the seasons. If you challenge come February, but that was you'd be recruiting him. Right her, she'll rise to the occasion before Nathan Link cracked now he's gone :57, which is a more often than not. I'd like the Top 20 both events. What huge drop from his senior year to see her get in the top three was once a farfetched notion of high school. He's pressuring in both breaststrokes. She has has come closer to reality as Troy in a good way. Nate has the ability to be top eight in the Link inches closer to joining made such a huge turnaround, individual medley too. She has Lubanski at the top of the he's become very competitive. more focus this year, and she conference in the backstroke.

I'd like to see him score in both has a big chance to beat both Link's emergence could free up backstroke events. I think Troy her times from last year."

Lubanski next season to focus has only lost the individual 8) Graham Jones (Buffalo, on his preferred event, the medley once or twice this year. N.Y.) - 500 yard freestyle, and

Liam Jones (Buffalo, N.Y.) 100-yard butterfly / 200-yard butterfly - Younger siblings often worry about losing a sense of individuality if they compete on the same team as an older brother or sister. It's the reason Graham Jones was hesitant to come to Fredonia while his brother Liam was already on the team. Two years later, Graham has emerged as one of the top distance swimmers in the SUNYAC, while Liam continues climbing the ranks in the butterfly. Any hesitation either originally had about swimming on the same team has vanished.

Arthur Wang: "This is the first year we've gotten to have them swim together. When I was first recruiting Graham he said he didn't want to swim with his brother. They didn't want to swim together at the same school, and now they do.

It's fun for the Jones family to come watch a meet, to see their sons blossom. They've both had a bit of an "aha" moment, realizing they can both swim faster than they thought.

I think it helps Graham be confident in our program when he saw how much his older brother improved."

Hot Hodge and Helps Lead Devils Over Buff State Contributed Article Fredonia Sports Information Dept.

The Fredonia men's basketball team held on for a 9188 victory over Western New York rival Buffalo State on Friday. The Devils received a career night from freshman Brandon Hodge, and Ian Helps turned in some clutch play down the stretch to lead the Devils.

Hodge was eight of eight from the floor, including a pair of threes, and two of two from the line. Helps turned in 23 points and seven boards. He was 11 of 12 from the line, and during one stretch midway through the second half, scored all 11 points for the Devils in an 11-5 run that put the Devils up 83-73.

Kareem Brown aided the offense with 18 points -including a perfect nine of nine from the line. Freshman Jared Fish scored 10 in his second career start.

Buffalo State (13-10 / 7-9 SUNYAC) had four play-

ers in double digits, led by Kevin Marmolejos with 21 and Mike Henry with 19 and 12 boards. Nico McLean turned in a double-double with 16 points and 11 boards.

Buffalo State jumped out to a quick 12-2 lead over the first two-and-a-half minutes. It was their biggest lead of the game Fredonia would answer back, outscoring Buff State 22-11 over the next eleven minutes, taking a 24-23 lead. The run was ended with nine straight points from Hodge. Hodge would score on a pair of layups, nail a three then convert one more layup.

Fredonia took a 44-40 lead into the half.

The Devils scored the first six points of the second half to go up ten, 50-40. They would hold the lead the rest of the way, with Buffalo State closing the gap to one point on several occasions.

The Devils essentially won the game at the free-

throw line. They shot 87 percent (33 of 38), while the Bengals struggled, going 16 of 30, including hitting only 44 percent in the second half.

Fredonia improves to 6-15 overall and 6-10 in the conference. They are back in Steele Hall on Tuesday when they host a non-conference tilt vs. SUNY Canton.

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Devils Fall in OT, 4-3 Contributed Article Fredonia Sports Information Dept.

GENESEO, N.Y. -- With just 41 seconds left in overtime, Geneseo's Stephen Collins found the back of the net as the Ice Knights claimed a 4-3 victory over the Fredonia men's hockey team on Saturday.

Fredonia led by scores of 2-1 in the second period, and 3-2 in the third, only to see Geneseo score the equalizer each time.

Geneseo opened the scoring in the first period when Trevor Hills scored his 17th goal of the season. The Devils tied the game on a score by Todd Schauss (Terryville, Conn. / Terryville) 15:53 into the first.

Fredonia's second goal came courtesy of Marcus Ortiz (Richardson, Tex. / Garland) at 6:29 into the second period. The goal, a power play, was Ortiz's ninth of the year. He was assisted by Hunter Long (Lebanon, Tenn. / Lebanon).

Geneseo evened the score at 2-2 late in the second on a score by Pat Condon.

At the 14:32 mark of the third, the Devils regained the lead, 3-2, with Samuel Wilber (Saginaw, Mich. / Nouvel Catholic) scoring his seventh goal of the season on an assist from Schauss.

The Devils held the lead into the final minute of regulation. With just 1:46 left, Fredonia was whistled for tripping. Geneseo decided to go with an empty net and extra attacker for a two-man advantage during the power play, and its strategy paid off. They were able to fire off four shots on goal before the fifth shot of the power play resulted in the game-tying goal with 48 seconds left in regulation.

Geneseo out shot the Devils 46-27. Eric Bogart (London, Ont. / Kimball Union Academy) made 42 saves for Fredonia, while Geneseo's Devin MacDonald made

Marcus Ortiz (Photo courtesy of Fredonia)

24 saves.

Geneseo improves to 8-2-4 in the SUNYAC and 14-4-5 overall.

Fredonia (3-9-2 / 7-13-3) will play host to Cortland and Oswego next weekend in Steele Hall to conclude the season.

Fredonia Throwers Shine in Ohio jump of 3.49 meters. Olivia Kurbs (Lockport, N.Y. / Lockport), who set the record in 2015 at 3.50 meters, Fredonia Sports Information Dept. cleared 3.34 meters on Friday.

Brittany Feldman ( Jamestown, N.Y. /2:01.70SouthBEREA, Ohio -- The shot putters of the women's western) cleared 1.65 meters to win the high jump, track and field team finished one-two-three while the followed by Sarah Couperus (Marion, N.Y. / Marion) men's team did the same in the weight throw at the who finished second, clearing 1.60 meters. Freshman Mid-February Meet at Baldwin Wallace on Friday.

Stephanie Wojnowski (Rochester, N.Y. / Eastridge) Brianne Paganello (Batavia, N.Y. / Batavia) led the won the 1-mile run (5:20.99), before Bonnie Binggeli field in the shot put for the second weekend in a row (Walworth, N.Y. / Gananda) took fourth (5:37.10). with a throw of 11.57 meters, closely followed by An- Hannah Kurbs (Lockport, N.Y. / Lockport) finished neliese Bienko (Clarence, N.Y. / Clarence) at 11.47 second in the 3,000-meter run, and Brenna Donometers and Rachel Williams (Lockport, N.Y. / Lock- van (Youngstown, N.Y. / Lewiston-Porter) eighth, port) at 11.44 meters. with times of 10:46.34 and 11:42.78, respectively. In Sawyer Bell (Middletown, N.Y. / Roy C. Ketchum) the 800-meter run, Emily Maguire (Oakdale, N.Y. / led the men in the weight throw with a final toss of Connetquot) took sixth place.

16.06 meters. Kyle Brown (Hamburg, N.Y. / HamJulia Johnson (Baldwinsville, N.Y. / C.W. Baker) and burg) took second finishing at 15.91 meters, and Hsin Kara Hall (Bergen, N.Y. / Byron-Bergen) finished the Chin (Pleasant View, N.Y. / Arlington) was third at 5,000-meter run with similar times of 19:16.95 and 14.57 meters. Joseph Gabrielli (Depew, N.Y. / Depew) 19:18.19, placing third and fourth, respectively. then won the men's shot put with a final throw of Men 14.17 meters.

Zakk Hess (Newark, N.Y. / North Rose-Wolcott) Women won the 3,000-meter run with a time of 8:36.83, and Kristen Sawyer (Lockport, N.Y. / Lockport) came Bobby Cooper (Walworth, N.Y. / Gananda) was within a hundredth of a meter of a school record in second in the 800-meter run at 1:59.09. the indoor pole vault, finishing with a personal best Contributed Article

Four Fredonia runners finished within half of a second of each other in that 800-meter race: Nick Watson (Rochester, N.Y. / Rush Henrietta) was fourth (2:01.70), Merlin Joseph Jr. (Binghamton, N.Y. / Binghamtom) fifth (2:02.07), Jack Erhard (Syracuse, N.Y. / West Genesee) sixth (2:02.21), and Ethan Francis (Dunkirk, N.Y. / Dunkirk) seventh (2:02.23).

Nick Serafin (Depew, N.Y. / Depew) set a new collegiate best in the high jump (1.93 meters), ahead of Nick Watson who finished eighth (1.88 meters). Justyn Haines (Albion, N.Y. / Albion) took fourth in the pole vault, while Rocky Caparro (Staten Island, N.Y. / Susan E. Wagner) was sixth in the long jump.

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Statepoint Crossword ACROSS 1. Closet wood 6. Universal time 9. Baby's first word?

13. Courtyards 14. Galley equipment 15. Two-____ like Janus 16. To eat greedily 17. "Much ____ About Nothing" 18. Give a speech 19. *Tarantino's "The ____ Eight" 21. *Matt Damon's nominated role 23. Party bowlful 24. Larger-than-life 25. *Competitor to The Oscars' 2016 broadcaster 28. Mt. Everest to Earth 30. Like meters and kilograms 35. Foot curve 37. World's Fair, e.g.

39. Get wool from sheep 40. Hard to find 41. Rekindled 43. "The Road Runner" corporation 44. Not hidden 46. Black Friday event 47. London subway 48. Moves down 50. Theories 52. Relieve from 53. *Oscar-winner De Niro in "Once ____ a Time in America" 55. Club on a card, e.g.

57. Barely adequate 61. *Seven-time nominee Kate 65. Like a lemon, tastewise 66. *____ Cube outta Compton 68. Glittery stone

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69. Place to throw shrimp on the barbie 70. *____ Heflin, Supporting Actor winner in 1942 71. With clear mind 72. Moore in "Arthur" and Belushi in "Animal House" 73. Paris in Tour de France, e.g.

74. *What the winner for Film Editing does DOWN 1. *Witherspoon won for starring in his biopic 2. Europe's highest volcano 3. "Doggone it!"

4. *ABC did it to 2015's Academy Awards show 5. Basket-making fiber 6. Orr's score 7. *Like Max 8. Walk heavy-footed 9. Marketplace 10. Palm tree berry 11. Of higher order 12. Port in Yemen 15. Military units 20. Ritalin, e.g.

22. Deadeye's forte 24. Make comprehensible 25. *Cate Blanchett's 2015 role 26. Audience's approval 27. Nut holder 29. *The two leads in 1979's "Kramer vs. Kramer" 31. Not this 32. Happen again 33. More than one iamb 34. *It stars Stallone 36. This location 38. Great masters' medium, pl.

42. Allegro and lento, in music

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