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G K E S S S The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting was sold out A when we had to cancel in December due to poor weather. We are now resched- S uled for this Friday, January 20, at Shorewood Country Club. Lt. Governor G Kathy Hochul will be our keynote speaker. Most of our previously registered S guests will be attending, but we have just a few spots open for others. If you would R like to attend, please call the Chamber at 366-6200 or 484-1101. P Doors Open Jamestown is January 21 D The very popular Doors Open Jamestown will be back again on Saturday, JanuA ary 21. Doors Open offers free admission for the day to our local attractions, demonstrating the extraordinary tourism opportunities that are right here in our A own backyard. Sponsored by the Jamestown Community Chamber of CommerceG and the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Doors Open has grown substan- a tially since it first began. Participating venues are Jamestown Audubon Nature Center, Roger Toy Peterson Institute, Robert H. Jackson Center, Northwest Arena, Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum & Center for Comedy, Fenton History Center, Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, James Prendergast Public Library, Infinity Performing Arts Center, Lucille Ball Little Theatre, Busti Grist Mill, and Lucille M. Wright Air Museum. The hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for this FREE day at our local museums and attractions. Chamber Networking at RTPI February 16 Take a fresh look at the Roger Tory Peterson Institute, and get to know some of your fellow Chamber members as well! The next Experience Chautauqua Networking Event by the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce will be held on Thursday, February 16 at RTPI, 311 Curtis Street, Jamestown. You will be networking with other Chamber members and see the Focus on Nature XIV exhibit, organized by the New York State Museum. The event will include complimentary appetizers, a cash bar, and an optional tour of the building. It is sponsored by Bellevue University, OBSERVER, The Post-Journal, and WJTN/WWSE/WKSN/WHUG/WQFX. The cost is $11 per person for pre-registered Chamber members or $13 for walk-in members. To register, call the Chamber at 366-6200 or 484-1101, or sign up online at www. chautauquachamber.org/events. 30th Annual Winter Festival is February 17-19 The 30th Annual Presidents Day Weekend Winter Festival is coming up February 17-19 at Lakeside Park in Mayville and we hope you’ll join in the fun! One new addition this year is a scavenger hunt involving local Chamber member businesses. It will replace the long standing medallion treasure hunt and details will be announced soon. Weather permitting the festival will feature an ice castle, along with snowmobile rides, a snowmobile flare parade, and a giant snow slide. There will be food and craft vendors, horse drawn rides, fireworks and much more. Hosted by the Mayville-Chautauqua Community Chamber of Commerce, this event relies on dozens of volunteers and sponsors. If you are interested in volunteering or sponsoring, please call the Community Chamber office at (716) 7533113 or learn more about the festival at mayvillechautauqua.org.
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There are many good and positive things happening all across Western New York. From Buffalo to Dunkirk to Jamestown to Olean we are all getting a sense of momentum. We are witnessing a manufacturing rebound, growing tourism, a reinvented agriculture sector and significant investments in the health care sector. In addition, restaurants and retailers are providing and growing a diverse array of services to our regions consumers. A renewed focus on the Upstate, Western New York Economy from Governor Cuomo’s office has brought ‘wind to the sails’ of this region. The leadership of Howard Zemsky at Empire State Development and his great team of colleagues, and the strategic guidance of the Regional Economic Development Council have been critically important to developing this Western New York momentum. As we start this New Year there are many things to be excited about in terms of economic development and job creation in Chautauqua County. In the Dunkirk area, the Athenex development and the renewed opportunity to repower NRG will be catalysts to additional growth for our community. In Jamestown, continued progress on the National Comedy Center, and the $10 million New York State investment through the Downtown Revitalization Initiative have the potential to be game changers for Chautauqua County. Quietly in the background our private sector along with the Industrial Development Agency, local economic development professionals and foundations continue their hard work of maintaining and growing job opportunities. We are enthused about the investments that have been made by New York State through the leadership of Governor Cuomo, which have encouraged private sector participation. We also appreciate the Governor’s efforts to continue to build on the momentum with additional investments being proposed in 2017. Particularly the Governor has proposed $5 million in funding to help the National Comedy Center close the projects funding gap. He is proposing a competitive grant funding process for place-making strategies to revitalize small cities, villages and towns. This is a great opportunity for our unique villages and towns to look at ways of bringing new life to our communities. The Governor has also proposed $2.5 million to help the City of Jamestown regain is financial footing. Our hope is that these funds will be structured in a meaningful way that strengthens the long term financial health of the City of Jamestown. Other encouraging initiatives from the Governor include investments in road and water infrastructure and continued emphasis on lowering property taxes which are the highest in the United States as a percentage of home values and passing State legislation that will allow for ridesharing improving accessibility to transportation and lowering costs in our region. We appreciate the Governor’s continued focus on the Western New York economy. A Few Spots Available for Chamber Annual Meeting
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OBITUARIES January 5 Margaret Walsh, Fredonia January 7 Terry Ames, Westfield January 8 Dolores Trewiler, Silver Creek January 9 Mary Meegan, Silver Creek Dorothy Applebee, Clymer Gladys Steele, Fairport January 10 Carl Messina, Dunkirk Robert Stam Sr., Falconer January 11 Theresa Waterman, Dunkirk Helen Trubick, Gowanda Robert Woodard, Jamestown Joseph Spencer, Jamestown Carol Bergman, Gerry Alan Gustafson, Jamestown
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Winter Wonderland: What to do in Western New York (Part II) By Stefan Gestwicki Star Sports Editor
Editor’s note: This is part two of this column. To see part one, which ran in the Jan. 13 issue of the Chautauqua Star, check out chautauquastar.com. Western New York gets a bad rap for having brutal winters. While we certainly get our fair share of cold, snow and ice, we’re also afforded opportunities for some exciting winter activities. Looking for some ideas for how to keep busy and have some fun until we finally see green grass again? You’ve come to the right place. ICE FISHING/HUNTING If you’re okay with freezing your toes off, ice fishing might just be right up your alley. Between Chautauqua Lake, Cassadaga Lake, Findley Lake, Bear Lake and Lake Erie, Chautauqua County is loaded with ice fishing opportunities. Obviously the ice needs to be at a safe thickness, but the Department of Environmental Conservation often has fishing news up on its website, dec.ny.gov. Walleye, pike, perch, crappie and bluegill are all common catches this time of year, depending on where you go. Hunting is one I can’t comment too much on as I’ve never participated, but I don’t have to explain its popularity around this area. Again, check out the DEC website for season dates. WINE TASTING There’s a good chance that this one was listed in the ‘Fall Festivities’ version I did of this article back in September, but when you live in the middle of the
Lake Erie Wine Trail, it can be a yearround activity. First off, we have some amazing wineries around here. I won’t list any because I don’t want to inadvertently leave any out, but if you’re interested, check out lakeeriewinecountry.org. There are the everyday wine tasting events, but there’s a calendar of special events that’s worth checking out. SNOWMOBLING This is getting depressing. All of these winter activities (on both this list and Part I) sound like so much fun and I’ve hardly done any of them. A quick Google search for snowmobiling in our area led me to the Chautauqua Lake Snowmobile Club. If you’re interested in this winter activity, I’d recommend contacting someone from this club. There are also places like Cassadaga Country Club, which has trails for snowmobilers and then some hot food and drink to enjoy afterwards. I have to note, however, to please be safe while snowmobiling. There are stories every year about snowmobile accidents caused by simple recklessness. WATCH MOVIES Sometimes you just need to sit in front of the television with a cup of hot chocolate and a pile of blankets. That’s fine. No one will judge you. Pop in Star Wars (start with Episode IV — the prequels don’t exist). Start a Harry Potter marathon. Revisit an old favorite like The Princess Bride. Sit down with the kids and enjoy some Pixar goodness. This probably doesn’t require a lot of explanation — it’s watching TV for goodness sake.
READING Essentially plug in a book title for the movie titles listed above. Laying on the couch with a good book while the snow falls outside can be supremely enjoyable. Admittedly, I don’t have a very broad reading taste – it’s basically all fantasy all the time for me – so I won’t give recommendations here, but readers generally have a stack of options next to their bed so you probably don’t need any more added to the pile. TRAVELING These articles usually highlight local things to do in Chautauqua County and Western New York, but some people just really hate being cold. Take a week and head down to Florida for a week. You deserve it, right? If I were to travel, it’d be to somewhere I could bring my golf clubs and play a round or two. Oh, how sweet that’d be. Warm sun. Green grass. Double-bogeys. Well…some of it would be sweet. ART PROJECTS Is scrapbooking still a thing? Paint Nights are always fun. Maybe it’s time to take up knitting or crochet. That woodworking equipment has been gathering dust for years – time to dust it off. Adult coloring books are all the rage now, too. There’s really no limit on art projects you can find online. Name something in your house – there’s probably a project you can do with it. BOARD GAMES Hey, I’m a shameless board game geek and I’m not going to apologize for it. My cousin was recently looking for TV
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shows to binge watch, but I recommended my (and my wife’s) favorite board game of all time — Pandemic Legacy. This is a game in which you put stickers on the board, rip up cards, introduce new rules from game to game and save the world from disease. Sounds awesome, right? It is. It really, really is. Said cousin is now going to pick up Pandemic Legacy to play with his girlfriend. Instead of sitting there silently starting at a screen, they’ll be able to interact and work together while experiencing a board game that plays out in an extremely cinematic way. It’s unlike any board game you’ve ever played before. I promise you that. Of course, I have lots of other suggestions if you’re interested. Whether you love it or hate it, the snow won’t be around long, so take advantage of it while you can with some of these winter activities. Be sure to also check out Part I of this column at chautauquastar.com. Stefan Gestwicki is the sports editor of the Chautauqua Star. Comments on this article or any other can be sent to stefang@starmg.co.
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Time to Order Audubon Birdseed Contributed Article Audubon Community Nature Center
It’s not easy for wild birds to find food this time of year. Putting out a feeder and keeping it filled is good for the birds and those who feed them. Watching these beautiful creatures from the comfort of our homes can bring optimism to our days and introduce young people to the natural world. Monday, January 30, 2017, is the deadline for ordering bird seed and related treats from the Audubon Community Nature Center’s Winter Birdseed Sale. You have a variety of seeds to choose from, with the most popular being Audubon’s exclusively formulated Conewango Blend, designed to attract local birds. Specialty seeds, cakes, and other selections are also available. Audubon finds the best birdseed mixes at affordable prices, and all proceeds benefit its programs, exhibits, buildings and grounds. Friends of the Nature Center receive a 10 percent discount on all purchases. Your many choices are on the order form that can be obtained by clicking on “Order Birdseed” at auduboncnc.org or calling (716) 569-2345 during business hours. Orders can be submitted online, phoned, mailed, or faxed for pick-up on Saturday, February 11, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. You won’t even have to get out of your car, as
Monday, January 30, is the deadline for ordering bird seed and related treats from the Audubon Community Nature Center’s Winter Birdseed Fund Raiser. You can brighten your yard by luring birds to your feeders, like this male Cardinal photographed by Terry LeBaron.
volunteers will load the fresh seed, direct from the supplier, right into your trunk. Conewango Blend is available year-round at the Blue Heron Gift Shop in the Nature Center and at the Ashville General Store, Ashville, NY; Bridgeview One Stop, Bemus Point, NY; Hamlet Farms, Sheridan, NY; Herbs R4U, Jamestown, NY; Howe’s True Value, Warren, PA; Lakewood Apothecary, Lakewood, NY; Lighthouse Point Grocery, Mayville, NY; Ace Hardware Oneida Lumber, Warren, PA; Russell Veterinary Hospital, Russell, PA; and Wegmans, Lakewood, NY. The Audubon Community Nature Center is at
1600 Riverside Road, one-quarter mile east of Route 62 between Jamestown, New York, and Warren, Pennsylvania. Winter hours for the building with its live animals, exhibits, and Blue Heron Gift Shop are Sunday to Friday, 1 to 4:30 p.m., and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Bald Eagle viewing and trails for snowshoeing and cross country skiing are open dawn to dusk every day. Audubon Community Nature Center builds and nurtures connections between people and nature by providing positive outdoor experiences, opportunities to learn about and understand the natural world, and knowledge to act in environmentally responsible ways.
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Big Things Coming FOCUS ON EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION EVIDENT IN DUNKIRK By Stefan Gestwicki Star Sports Editor
As research continues to pump out evidence regarding the importance of early childhood education, the Dunkirk City School District is joining the fray. Thanks to a grant from the state, Dunkirk will be able to offer both full and half-day programs for the city’s three-year olds. “We saw that there was a huge need for a three-year-old program,” program director William Smock said. “There was an offering from the State Education Department in July 2016. So we got together as an administrative team and decided we’d write for the grant. We found out we’d be receiving the grant in late November.” In Governor Andrew Cuomo’s latest State of the State address, early childhood education was a big focal point. It’s a trend that is expected to continue across both the state and federal levels. “Our superintendent (Dr. James Tracy) has built programs like this in his past districts,” Smock added. “He’s been able to put his finger on the data that proves that these programs have helped students excel.” The stipulations of the grant state that the district will serve as the overarching umbrella for the program and it is then required to implement community-based organizations to host the students. “We will have three sites,” Smock explained. “We have Northern Chautauqua Catholic School (N.C.C.S.), which will have our half-day program. We have Chautauqua Opportunities, which will be at Holy Trinity on Central Avenue. Then we have Campus and Community Children’s Center and they’re going to be at St. Hyacinth’s.” These community-based organizations will have English and Spanish speaking teachers and aides on staff for those families that are either bilingual or exclusively Spanish speaking. It’s also worth noting that while the three sites are all current or former Catholic school buildings, the curriculum is purely secular.
“There’s not a set state curriculum for 3PK,” Smock said. “What we’ve done is we’re using research-based curriculum that is of the highest standard nationally. We’re using the creative curriculum, which focuses on all five of the early childhood domains. So instead of focusing on just literacy, which some curriculum does, we’re working on the whole child model. “The things that students learn in our pre-K programs are everything from literacy, numeracy, social and emotional, how to deal with conflict, how to go to school, how to sit down and have lunch, how to clean up after yourself, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, using utensils for meals, how to pour liquids into a cup - how to become a toddler. You’re learning to school, in a way.” As an indicator of how well the process has gone, Smock struggled to come up with anything when asked what the hardest part has been. “I don’t know if I could identify any real hurdle,” he shared. “Our community-based organizations have been in this business for years, so working with professionals that have that kind of experience have really made the process pretty streamlined. At the end of the day, you want to make sure you communicate and that we have a very linear program so everyone is offering the exact same program.” The grant requires annual reapplication, but the grant funding has already been set aside for this year and next year. After that, Smock is hoping to actually increase that funding so that current 82 available slots can grow to the numbers of the district’s pre-K and kindergarten numbers. “I keep going back to how important childhood education is,” he said. “We’re using a program called QUALITYstarsNY. What it does is looks at the quality of your pre-K programs. With us using it from the get-go, it really helps us to offer an A+ program. That’s where we want the program to start. We don’t have to build up to that.” “We’re excited about this. I don’t know if you can tell,” Smock concluded with
a smile. The best place to stay up-to-date with information on the program is the Dunkirk City Schools Facebook page. Information is also available at every
building in the district. Stefan Gestwicki is the sports editor of the Chautauqua Star. Comments on this article or any other can be sent to stefang@starmg.co.
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JCC Announces Major Gift from Sheldon Foundation Contributed Article JCC
Jamestown Community College and the JCC Foundation have received a major gift from the Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation for renovation of music facilities on the Jamestown Campus. The Sheldon Foundation has awarded a $1.1 million grant that will enable JCC to upgrade classrooms, equipment, and facilities for the music program in the Arts & Sciences Center. For many years and through several important initiatives, the Sheldon Foundation has provided financial support to JCC, noted Kirk D. Young, vice president of enrollment management and institutional advancement. “The foundation’s contributions have greatly enhanced the college’s ability to perform its critical mission,” said Dr. Young. Throughout its history, the Sheldon Foundation has contributed nearly $5 million to the college. JCC president, Cory Duckworth said, “The Arts & Sciences Center provides educational opportunities for our students in a variety of academic disciplines. It is essential that we continue to renew this facility to remain at the forefront of providing high quality programs. “We deeply appreciate the Sheldon Foundation’s commitment to provide over $1 million in private funding to help renovate and expand music education facilities and other sections of the building,” Dr. Duckworth added. “The Sheldon Foundation has been a terrific partner with JCC over the years in providing needed upgrades to our Jamestown Campus.” Maria Kindberg, JCC’s dean of arts, humanities, and health sciences, stated, “The expansion of, and upgrades to, the music wing will allow for state-of-the-art instruction in a dynamic learning environment. JCC’s music program has served students and the community for many years and we look forward to the program growth that the renovated facility will support. “We are extremely grateful to the Sheldon Foundation for its continued support of academic excellence at JCC,” Mrs. Kindberg said. “Without the foundation’s support, this project would not be feasible.” JCC anticipates renovations will begin this summer.
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We are located on a park like setting in Lakeview, NY. We are a STREAM school. We offer a Preschool 3 year old program, Kindergarten Readiness 4 year old Program (FULL DAY) and Kindergarten through Grade 8. We have Small class sizes. K-8th special subjects include Art, Music (Instrumental lessons), PE, Spanish, Technology, National Junior Honor Society, AP Math, Field Trips & Weekly student focused liturgy Mass. Our Sports program includes Basketball, Soccer, Track, Baseball, Softball and Cheer. For Clubs, we offer Art, Lego, Golf, Bowling, International, Yearbook & Ski.We have a Full Time Nursing Staff, Before and After School Child Care until 6pm daily, Remedial & Resource center. Speech, OT & PT available on site. Our music program is a member of the New York State Schools of Music Association. We follow the Common Core Learning Standards set forth by NYS. Come shadow our classes and see why we are different. Call today at 716-627-5011.
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G.A. Family Services Honors Wofford as Employee of the Year Contributed Article G.A. Family Services
Shortly after being selected for induction into the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, Maceo Wofford’s work peers selected him for another honor at the end of 2016: G.A. Family Services Employee of the Year. The announcement was made at the annual Employee of the Month luncheon in December. “This has been an amazing year and thanks to each of you,” said Tom Holt, president and CEO in his welcoming remarks. “We are well within our goal for employee turnover and our satisfaction surveys
are showing positive results. This is our time to pause and say how much we appreciate all that you do for those in our care. Your exceptional work has been recognized by your peers, which is the best form of flattery. Congratulations.” Wofford, a Jamestown native, was chosen among twelve other Employees of the Month at G.A. who were nominated by their peers throughout the year. The G.A. Employee of the Month Team is a group of employees who oversee the recognition program and plan fun events for employees throughout the year. The nominations are presented to the team to make the final decision.
“Maceo is an all-around great employee and mentor to our youth. He is a pleasure to work with and always has a positive attitude. He is one of the first staff members that the youth see in the morning when they come to the learning center. His big smile sets the tone for the day,” said McMullen. “He could be out in the halls, in the gym refereeing a basketball tournament, in the cafeteria participating with the kids in a dance contest, or helping when needed in the Residential Center,” he said. Maceo is a member of the G.A. Resource Team. The Resource Team is always on standby to give teachers and
other staff some peace of mind when a classroom disruption occurs. Team members know the students well and what triggers negative behaviors. The team’s job is to help the youth find ways to cope before a crisis situation unfolds. “For me, being recognized as Employee of the Year wasn't my goal. I do what I do because it was God’s plan for me to do it. Through him I can do all things but fail,” said Wofford. “What I enjoy about Lutheran and G.A. is the diversity. Any given day a student may be placed and it's another chance to make a difference on another child's
life. Not realizing where they have come from or been through, being able to make a positive impact on them is what I enjoy most,” he said. For more information on the services provided by Lutheran or G.A. Family Services, please call 716-665-4905 or visit Lutheran on the web at www. lutheran-jamestown.org. G.A. Family Services is a specialized treatment program for youth and their families who are in need of care. Treatment includes residential, a learning center, therapeutic foster care, adoption services and community based and preventative services.
Are You Eligible For EITC? Get It, And Get It Right. $53,505, check out your eligibility for EITC. EITC can mean up to a $6,269 refund when you file a United Way return and have qualifying children. Workers with no qualifying children could be eligible for a smaller The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program credit, up to 506 dollars. On average, EITC adds (VITA) Workers may get a larger tax refund this $2,400 to refunds. year because of the EITC or Earned Income Tax Why is it important to have an EITC Awareness Day Credit. But to get it, you must file a tax return and each year? One-third of the EITC population changclaim it. January 27, 2017 marks the 11th anniversary es each year. The IRS estimates only four out of five of Awareness Day, a nationwide effort to increase workers claim the EITC they earned. This leaves awareness about the EITC and other refundable billions of dollars on the table each year. We want credits. This year, IRS is promoting EITC and to get the word out to those who are eligible to file a providing information on other refundable tax credits tax return even if they don’t owe any tax to claim the that you may be eligible for. This includes the Ameri- EITC. It’s money workers can use for groceries, rent, can Opportunity Tax Credit, the Child Tax Credit utilities and other bills. and Additional Child Tax Credit. EITC is complex. It varies by income, family size In 2016, 26 million workers received about $65.6 and your filing status. To be eligible, you must have billion in EITC refunds. In northern Chautauqua earned income or certain disability income. This County 1,047 returns were filed bringing over $1.3 means you must have income from working for somemillion back into the community, $478,165 in EITC one or working for yourself. dollars. Find out if you are eligible using the EITC Assistant; If you worked last year and your income is less than it’s available in both English and Spanish. The Assistant helps you: • find your filing status, • find out if you have a qualifying child or children, • verify if you are eligible for EITC, and • estimate the amount of your credit. Let the Assistant help you get it and get it right. Visit www.irs.gov/eitc to find the Assistant. Also, if you make less than $54,000, you qualify for free tax return preparation through volunteer sites. IRS-certified volunteers prepare your tax return and find out if you qualify for EITC and other refundable Contributed Article
credits. To schedule an appointment for free tax return preparation call 2-1-1 or 1-888-696-9211. These sites are available in Brocton, Dunkirk, Forestville, Silver Creek and Westfield. Make sure you get the right amount of credit due you. If you have someone prepare your return, bring the following to your preparer: • A valid driver's license or other photo id card • Social security cards, a social security number verification letter for all persons listed on the return • Birth dates for all persons listed on return • All income statements: Forms W-2 and 1099, Social Security, unemployment, and other statements, such as pensions, stocks, interest and any documents showing taxes withheld. If you run a business or farm, records of all income earned. • All records of expenses, such as tuition, mortgage interest or real estate taxes. And, if you run a business or farm, records of all related expenses. • Copies of last year's state and federal tax returns, if you have • Bank routing numbers and account numbers to direct deposit any refund • Dependent child care information: name and address of who you paid and either the caretaker's SSN or other tax identification number • If you purchased coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace, Form 1095-A, Health Insurance Marketplace Statement. • Both spouses to sign forms to e-file (electronically file) a joint tax return
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crushed cookies, etc. Contributing Writer This dessert has endless possibilities. Which is probably why I love Recently I have been sharing some necessary, but admittedly it so much. It also has little opportunity for failure, unlike a kind of boring recipes. Bread is something that many people traditional cake with frosting. use almost every day, especially Cakes can be dry, and don’t if you have small children, but always leave their pan peacethere are recipes that are way fully. Sometimes they leave the more delicious out there. pan piece-fully instead. See that pun, there? This is one of them. This past week, we had several Really though, I’ve had my fair share of cakes stick to the pan birthdays in my family. My when it’s time to come out, and sister, my mom, and then my father in law all had birthdays fall apart or crumble all over the place. This is no fun, and last week, along with even it’s certainly not easy to frost. more extended family members. Trifles and poke cakes take For me this means lots of bak- these problems away. With a trifle, you want crumbled cake ing. At least these ones are simple. My mom almost always so that you can layer it in a bowl. wants angel food cake with strawberries and my father in With a poke cake, the cake law always wants chocolate. doesn’t need to leave the pan that it was baked in, so there’s Instead of the normal chocono difficulty with transferring late cake with chocolate frostfrom one place to another. ing that my father in law gets every other year, I decided to It’s also effortlessly moist, all make something a little differ- thanks to the other ingredients. ent this year. When you have pudding and whipped cream on top of a Still chocolate, of course. cake, it has no choice but to be Which is clearly the most immoist. portant detail here. It’s super easy, super delicious, I’ve shared before how I feel about trifles. If you don’t know and a time saver. what a trifle is, there are mulI’m sure that I could find even tiple recipes, varieties, combimore positive points about nations, etc. this kind of recipe if you aren’t convinced yet, but I’m sure Ultimately, a trifle is pudding and/or whipped cream layered that you are. with some kind of cake and Without any further ado, here other (optional) ingredients. is the recipe for chocolate chocolate poke cake. The optional ingredients can be fruit, chocolate chips, By the way, I’m sure that you By Katy Wise
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can find numerous versions of this on pinterest and other online resources. The great thing about poke cakes and trifles is that once you figure out the basics, you really can create almost anything you’d like based on your own preferences and who you’re serving. Like I said before, endless possibilities. As always, thanks for reading, and happy poking! Chocolate Chocolate Poke Cake Ingredients • 1 9x13 Chocolate cake, baked according to directions • 1 Box, family sized chocolate pudding, prepared • Milk (usually 3 cups for the large pudding box) • 1 Container of cool whip, or 2 cups whipped cream • optional garnishes such as chopped chocolate, chocolate chips, chocolate sauce If you are making chocolate cake from scratch, you may want to bake a little less than usual in your pan. I can’t speak for your homemade chocolate cake, but mine fills the entirety of my glass cake pan, and you will need the extra room on top for the pudding and whipped cream. Immediately after removing the cake from the oven, poke some holes in it. I used a sippy cup straw this time, but you
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can also use a fork. Using a fork will distribute more pudding, but will take a lot more effort. Prepare pudding according to directions, and spread across the top of the cake. Layer whipped cream or cool whip on top. For whatever reason, my pudding and cool whip mixed together to form a slightly less chocolatey whipped topping mix.
This is fine. I also don’t know how not to make this happen, so I guess it has to be fine. Insert laughing emoji here. Again with the emojis! Garnish with whatever you would like to use. You could even add some sliced strawberries or caramel on top. I’m going to repeat myself at least once more this article: endless possibilities. Refrigerate as soon as the cake is cooled and serve cold. Enjoy!
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Brooks and Auxiliary to Host Major Fundraiser in 2017 “BROOKS ON COURSE” GOLF TOURNAMENT SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 2ND Contributed Article Brooks Memorial Hospital
As we embrace the course of our future, Brooks Memorial Hospital is honored with the distinct pleasure of building a new hospital in which service the healthcare needs of our community. Together with the Auxiliary of BMH, Brooks is on course to raise the vital, unrestricted dollars needed to avail patients at the new hospital with state-of-the art medical equipment and technology in a comfortable and therapeutic environment. We invite our community to join us at Brooks on Course, a golf tournament fundraiser at Shorewood Country Club in Dunkirk on Friday, June 2, 2017. This year, Brooks will align efforts with its valued Auxiliary to jointly host a single major fundraiser in 2017. According to Sheila Walier, Director of Marketing and Community Relations for the hospital, “A co-hosted golf tournament format will provide for more efficient utilization of our combined resources”. Our Auxiliary’s annual Dinner/Dance/Auction is also typically held in June at Shorewood CC. We feel it makes sense, at least for this year, to combine these events to maximize attendance and reduce the vast amount of leg work involved in planning large scale events such as these”. Brooks is delighted to have Richard Ketcham and Sue Behr serve as honorary co-chairs. Currently, a planning committee is securing tournament sponsors and in the near future will begin soliciting basket raffle and silent auction items from local merchants. An 8’ x 10’ custom built shed will be offered in a grand prize raffle. Stay tuned for information on ways to participate in this memorable day. Donation and registration links will be made available on our website at www.brookshospital.org by the end of January. For more information, contact Brooks Community Relations Department at 363-3313 or by email at myhealth@brookshospital.org.
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UPMC Chautauqua WCA Receives $700,000 For Long Term Residential Services Beds city, and region. “ The residential treatment program will complement existing New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance According to a press release from Governor Andrew M. Cuomo dated January Abuse Services (OASAS) certified pro12, more than $8.1 million was awarded gram services at UPMC Chautauqua WCA that include: to eight addiction treatment providers in seven counties across New York State • Fifteen-bed inpatient chemical dependency rehabilitation services to combat opioid misuse and heroin use, on 4B Unit of UPMC Chautauqua and the disease of addiction. UPMC WCA at 207 Foote Avenue. Chautauqua WCA, is pleased to announce that the hospital is an awardee • Outpatient mental health and of $700,000 in funding that will be used chemical dependency services for the construction of a 20-bed, longincluding recently introduced term residential treatment program in ancillary withdrawal services and Jamestown, New York. withdrawal stabilization services, at Jones Memorial Health Center The long-term residential program in ( JMHC), located at 51 Glasgow Jamestown will fill a substantial and Avenue and Dunkirk Health Center, significantly needed disparity in local located in Dunkirk, New York. services that has been compelling patients to leave the area for care. The innovative residential treatment program will establish three elements of “We are becoming even stronger in care established by the OASAS ResiJamestown as we expand our efforts dential Redesign for patients 18 years of to combat the disease of addiction and age and older including, stabilization, expand critically needed long-term residential rehabilitation, and commuresidential services in the region,” said nity integration. Betsy T. Wright, president, UPMC Chautauqua WCA. “Our new residen- “This is another big win for our comtial program is about saving lives and munity,” said Steve Kilburn, UPMC providing individuals with the essential Chautauqua WCA board member. and necessary resources that will allow “Exceptional health care in Jamestown them to overcome addiction and enjoy continues to grow stronger. I am excited life. As a major health care anchor in for what this will mean for our patients the region, UPMC Chautauqua WCA’s and their families as one more advanced strategy moving forward will be to level of care for the treatment of chemiencompass the philosophy of community cal dependency addiction is available, benefit including adding jobs, investing right here in our hometown.” in the improved health of the community, and improving the overall well-being Andy O’Brien, director of inpatient chemical dependency and outpatient of the people we serve while building an even stronger and healthier hospital, chemical dependency and mental health Contributed Article
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services, UPMC Chautauqua WCA, says that individuals can be in the residential program for up to one year. “This is a dramatic difference than the services we currently offer. The residential program is a very complex operation that requires a great deal of resources and expertise. The epidemic of substance abuse in the past several years across the state has been well recognized by Governor Cuomo and the New York State of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services. I am pleased that our community health agencies, partners, and coalitions, and this hospital for rising to the challenge that will propel us forward as we integrate this vital program into our excellent service line of programs that we currently provide.” The residential program will be located on the 4th Floor of Jones Memorial Health Center at 51 Glasgow Street. Although there is not a definitive date of opening, the team of UPMC Chautauqua WCA will begin the thoughtful planning process of applying for the Certified Of Need; planning the design, construction, and program operations; and working collectively with its UPMC partners and community health agencies alongside the vital input from the entire community. “I am proud of the hard work of our hospital leaders and treatment staff who met the challenge to secure local residential treatment funding in partnership with countless individuals, community health agencies, political representatives,
and particularly the families, friends, and neighbors touched by drug addiction, adds Mrs. Wright. “Collectively, we have worked fervently and passionately to make this vision our reality. Together, with the $26.4 million funding through the Essential Health Care Provider Support Program that will include new patient care areas, facility consolidations, infrastructure upgrades, and additional technology and information system advancements, we are positioned for continued growth that will strengthen the health of this region for years to come.” Local resident, Kim Carlson, mother of son, Alex Foulk who died from an overdose, says there is hope on the horizon. “We have hope in the comfort of knowing that change is coming,” Kim said. “Our community deserves recovery and we are not going to settle for allowing our children to keep dying. What UPMC Chautauqua WCA is bringing to this community is what every community deserves. I almost feel like I can reach out and touch it. I honestly believe that Alex’s life was so valuable that in his dying, we are finding ways to make life better for others and that gives me great strength to get up every day.” For Governor Cuomo’s complete press release, visit www.ny.gov. For a list of inpatient and outpatient chemical dependency and mental health services at UPMC Chautauqua WCA, go to UPMCChautauquaWCA.org.
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Changes Coming to Medicare in 2017 Contributed Article Chautauqua County Office for the Aging
Now that the Medicare Open Enrollment period has come to a close, it’s important to look ahead to the future and evaluate some changes and opportunities for Original Medicare in 2017. Here are some important ones to keep in mind: 1. Original Medicare cost-sharing will increase in 2017. The Medicare Part B deductible will increase from $166 to $183. This is the amount you pay for outpatient services before Medicare helps pay. The Medicare Part A deductible will increase from $1,288 to $1,316 per benefit period. A benefit period begins when you are admitted to the hospital and ends when you are out of the hospital or skilled nursing facility for 60 consecutive days in a row. If you have more than one inpatient hospital stay in 2017, you may have to pay the Part A deductible more than once. The copayments per day for long hospitalizations (more than 60 days) and skilled nursing facility care (more than 20 days) will also increase. 1. Original Medicare premiums will increase as well. While increases are not uncommon, an increase with a small Cost of Living Adjustment (just 0.3%) in your Social Security benefit check results in little change to your bottom line. For beneficiaries that already had their premiums taken out of their Social Security check in Nov. and Dec. 2016, this will mean paying a little more each month vs. the full premium of $134.00. You should receive a statement in your social security email account or by mail outlining the exact amount of your monthly premium for 2017. 2. If you chose a new Medicare prescription drug plan during Open Enrollment and your new plan doesn’t cover your existing medications, you have the right to a transitional fill of the covered medication(s) from your old plan. A transitional fill is only available one time. After you receive said medication, you should work with your prescriber to switch to a similar drug that is covered under your new plan, or request a “formulary exception” and ask your plan to pay for your current medications all year. 3. Generally, the Medicare plan you start the year with will be the one you end the year with. However, there are some life changes that allow you to change Medicare plans outside the Medicare Open Enrollment period (Oct 15Dec.7). For example, moving to a new area, your plan no longer being available, moving back to the U.S. from overseas, losing employer coverage or Medicaid, and receiving Extra Help or if you have NYS EPIC are all reasons you might receive a Special Enrollment Period to change plans outside of the Open Enrollment period. 4. If you are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan in 2017 and decide that you no longer like it, you should know about the Medicare Disenrollment Period from January 1st to February 14. During this time, you have an opportunity to drop your Medicare Advantage plan, return to Original Medicare, and join a stand-alone Part D drug plan (if needed). You cannot cancel one Medicare Advantage Plan and enroll into another Advantage plan during this enrollment period, however. While the Medicare Open Enrollment period has come to an end, your job of remaining informed about Medicare changes in 2017 has just begun. If you or a loved one needs help in understanding your current plan or making changes to the plan you began in 2017, contact the Office for Aging’s NY Connects Helpline at (716) 753-4582.
*Note: If you have a Medigap, or Medicare Supplemental Policy, some of these costs may be paid by your policy. And if you are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, you will receive all Medicare covered services but your cost-sharing can vary from the deductibles and copayments listed above. Be sure to check with your plan for specific details. Information provided by: National Council on Aging and Chautauqua County Office for the Aging.
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Mid-Year Motivation for Students and Educators Contributed Article StatePoint
The school year can seem long for students and educators alike. However, a mid-year infusion of new technology and tools can provide just the motivation needed to ace the rest of the year. Here are several tools and technologies that can pave the way to better, more enthusiastic learning at home and in the classroom. Social Media Teachers are increasingly communicating with students and parents over social media, whether it is tweeting updates about today’s lesson or field trip or using Pinterest to share ideas and student work. Seventy-one percent of teens use more than one social media site already, according to recent Pew research. However getting comfortable using these tools in a more formal capacity can have real world implications for students, as more industries and professions require social media proficiency. Making Music Students and teachers of music know the varied benefits of a high-quality arts education. Learning music can help develop math and pattern recognition skills, increase coordination and foster left brain development, according to the National Association for Music Education. Be sure your tools of the trade are up to the task. For students learning to play a keyboard, be sure their instrument features the same sound quality as a traditional piano, but with the additional benefits a higher-tech option brings. For example, the Privia PX-160 from Casio, an 88key digital piano that boasts the sound of a 9-foot concert grand, features left and right audio outputs, making it easy to connect to other devices for external amplification or recording purposes. Additional features include dual headphone jacks, 18 authentic piano tones, duet mode, a USB port and a two-track recorder. Whether you are outfitting a home or a
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classroom with musical instruments, additional information can be found at CasioMusicGear.com. Noise Canceling Headphones Peace and quiet are not always available during crunch time, particularly for students with many siblings, or college students living in a dorm room. Help scholars achieve greater serenity with a good set of noise canceling headphones that don’t compromise the quality of the audio. Classroom Revamp Many schools are looking to go green and save some money while upgrading technology. By combining a laser and LED light source, Casio’s LampFree projec-
tors are a unique, high-brightness, mercury-free tool that uses half the amount of power per unit than its traditional lamp-based counterparts. They save educators time and money because they require minimal maintenance and eliminate the cost of replacement lamps, as they have a 20,000 hour lifespan. The XJ-F210WN model features Intelligent Light Control, which senses ambient light in the room and automatically adjusts the projection brightness accordingly. This can be particularly beneficial to teachers, who may be using their projectors in classrooms with a lot of natural sunlight. You can help make the school year feel new again with educational tools that revamp learning.
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Getting Back to Basics: The Lost Art of Writing Things Down Contributed Article StatePoint
In this digital age, you may go days without using a pen and paper, but there are many reasons to skip the devices and stick to writing things down. From staying organized to planning your week to tracking career growth, here are a few things to take note of when it comes to taking notes. • Taking notes in longhand can help you retain more information, suggests a study from Princeton and UCLA, as taking notes makes you more likely to process the information and reframe it in your own words. Not only that, your notepad is likely to contain fewer distractions than your laptop, tablet or phone. • Look professional and stay organized at your next interview or meeting. Taking notes will make you look engaged and interested in what is happening, and a professional planner and/or notebook are must-have workplace accessories. Brands like AT-A-GLANCE offer professional, yet stylish planners, matching desk pads, notepads and wall calendars in a variety of styles and formats. Visit MyAtAGlanceStory.com for organizational inspiration. • Making comments in your notebook or planner helps you become the publisher of your story, capturing your life’s moments along the way. These are tools that help you look back on events in a tangible way. • Rid yourself of the ever-present stress that comes with a busy life. Seeing everything written down will give you a sense of control. You will feel confident in knowing you have it all set, and keeping a record
of your tasks in one location gives you an easy, organized way to get a grasp on your days. • Using a planner to track your schedule can actually help you find missing time. You will have a better grasp on what is coming up and may even see a break that leaves you time to schedule dinner with a friend, try that new recipe you’ve been craving, or time to search for that special birthday present you need for the party this weekend. • Increase productivity by maximizing the 24 hours that you have. Seeing everything on paper will help you plan and prioritize. Having “scheduled downtime” can help you to know when to go full steam ahead and when to take a break and unwind for a bit. • Tracking in one place can also help prevent committing to things you can’t do. Wall calendars for the house are a great tracking tool for multiple schedules, helping day-today tasks run smoothly. • Whether you’re planning a wedding or a work conference, a planner is among the most important assets you can use to aid your efforts, helping you keep track of all the details, large and small. Find a favorite pen and a favorite planner, and get back to basics. It may have been a little while since you relied on paper, but you may find that writing things down helps you keep better track of all of life’s little details and makes you the publisher of your own story.
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Opera House Cinema Series to Screen “Hacksaw Ridge” Contributed Article Fredonia Opera House
The next feature film in the Opera House Cinema Series is the true WWII story “Hacksaw Ridge.” It will be screened on Sat., Jan. 21, and Tues., Jan. 24, at 7:30 p.m. Nominated for three Golden Globe Awards and winner of the Critic’s Choice Award for Best Action Picture, “Hacksaw Ridge” is the extraordinary story of Desmond Doss (Andrew Garfield) who, in Okinawa during the bloodiest battle of WWII, saved 75 men without firing or carrying a gun. He was the only American soldier to fight on the front lines without a weapon, as he believed that while the war was justified, killing was nevertheless wrong. As an Army medic, Doss singlehandedly evacuated the wounded from behind enemy lines while tending to soldiers, and was himself wounded by a grenade and hit by snipers. Doss was the first conscientious objector awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Patrons are warned that “Hacksaw Ridge” contains some of the “most violently accurate depictions of war and battle” of any film. Rafer GuzmanLoving celebrates the real-life courage and commitment of an interracial couple, Richard and Mildred Loving ( Joel Edgerton and Ruth Negga), who married and then spent the next nine years fighting for the right
to live as a family in their hometown. Their civil rights case, Loving v. Virginia, went all the way to the Supreme Court, which in 1967 reaffirmed the very foundation of the right to marry – and their love story has become an inspiration to couples ever since. CalcRafer GuzmanRafer, in Newsday, calls the film “an unusual pro-peace war film … solidly entertaining and impressively faithful to the facts.” Ann Hornaday, in the Washington Post, calls it “a rousing piece of entertainment that also happens to be an affecting portrait of spiritual faith and simple human decency.” Rex Reed, in the New York Observer, calls it “violent, harrowing, heartbreaking and unforgettable.” Katie Walsh, in the Tribune News Service, says “Doss is asked time and time again if he’s ‘crazy.’ But the film flips that notion on its head. Is it crazy to save lives or to take them? In ‘Hacksaw Ridge,’ it’s clearly war that’s craziest of all.” Rated R for intense prolonged realistically graphic sequences of war violence including grisly bloody images, “Hacksaw Ridge” runs two hours, 19 minutes. The Opera House Cinema Series is sponsored by Lake Shore Savings Bank. Tickets are available at the door for $7 (adults), $6.50 (seniors & Opera House members) and $5 (students) the night of each screening. A book of 10 movie passes is available for $60 at the door or online at www.fredopera.org.
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Youth Symphony Receives Community Foundation Grant Contributed Article CRYS
well as a string can play in both YAO and the String Chamber Orchestra. Derrenbacher noted that the Star Wars theme was performed by the combined orchestras at last May’s The Chautauqua Regional Youth Symphony (CRYS) Spring Gala Concert at Chautauqua, adding, “The has received a grant from the Chautauqua Region students were delighted with this selection, so we Community Foundation for a spring enrichment expect the program by the Rochester Philharmonic experience for its musicians. to have great appeal.” The grant will help cover the expenses for a trip to A composer of classical concerti and other orcheshear the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra perform tral works, John Williams’s music for Star Wars was “Star Wars and More: The Best of John Williams.” named by the American Film Institute as the greatest The trip will include supper at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que American film score of all time. Its soundtrack was and a “backstage” get-together with some of the preserved by the Library of Congress for being “culorchestra members. turally, historically, or aesthetically significant.” “We are so grateful for this support from the ComOrchestra students are selected by teacher recommunity Foundation,” said CRYS board president Katie Derrenbacher, “and this will be such a wonder- mendation. Auditions were held recently to determine correct ensemble and seating placement. ful opportunity for our students!” The award comes from the Karl Peterson Field of Prelude Strings rehearses on Friday afternoons, while Interest Fund. YAO and String Chamber Orchestra rehearse on Saturday morning and afternoon. CRYS sponsors three orchestras. Prelude Strings is the orchestra for beginning string players, primarThe season will culminate with the Spring Gala Conily middle schoolers. Young Artists Orchestra (YAO) cert scheduled for Sunday afternoon, May 7, 2017, at is a full orchestra for mid-level and above players, Chautauqua Institution’s Elizabeth Lenna Hall, recprimarily upper middle and high school students. ognized as the premier performance hall in the area. The most advanced orchestra, the String Chamber CRYS students pay tuition, but no one is turned away Orchestra, is for string players in high school and for inability to pay. The Chautauqua Regional Youth college. Students who study another instrument as Symphony shows appreciation for its contributors
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The Chautauqua Regional Youth Symphony (CRYS) has received a grant from the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation for a trip to hear the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra perform “Star Wars and More: The Best of John Williams.” The Star Wars theme was performed by the combined orchestras at last May’s Spring Gala Concert in Chautauqua Institution’s Elizabeth Lenna Hall, as pictured here.
by recognition on its website and in printed concert programs. Tax-deductible gifts can be mailed to the Chautauqua Regional Youth Symphony P.O. Box 3454, Jamestown, NY 14702. To learn more about CRYS and its programs for young musicians, call (716) 664-2465, ext. 202, email chautauquarys@gmail.com, or visit the website at www.CRYouthSymphony.com or the Chautauqua Regional Youth Symphony’s Facebook page.
OPERA HOUSE CINEMA SERIES TO SCREEN “HACKSAW RIDGE”, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 21 For more information, call the Opera House Box Office at 716-679-1891. The Opera House is equipped with individualized closed captioning headsets for the deaf as well as with assistive listening headsets for the hearing-impaired. Simply request one from any usher or Opera House staff member. Headset funding provided by Robert & Marilyn Maytum, the John Ben Snow Memorial Trust, the Dunkirk-Fredonia Lions Club, and by a grant from Theatre Development Fund’s TAP Plus program in partnership with the New York State Council on the Arts. The 1891 Fredonia Opera House is a member-supported not-for-profit performing arts center located in Village Hall in downtown Fredonia. For a complete schedule of events, visit www.fredopera.org.
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CHAUTAUQUA TENNIS CLUB MAKES MOST OF WINTER MONTHS It works well for both parties. We’ve helped them with cerStar Sports Editor tain things with the building as far as upgrades.” The Chautauqua Tennis Club The flooring, which is a fairly presents the perfect opportunew investment, is quite an ennity for tennis lovers to enjoy gineering marvel. It’s made up their sport during the winter of tiles that are laid down every months here in Western New fall and picked up and stored York. The Club could also away every fall. The members provide a great entry point to were adamant that the floor those looking to get their feet provides true bounces and is a wet in a fun new hobby. joy to play on. “We have all degrees of play“It’s about five years old,” ers,” club manager Mike Johnston explained. “It’s a Johnston said. “We have some composite surface. They’re really skilled players but we 1’x1’ squares, but when we take also have a lot of beginners. it up in the spring we take it up We have a woman, Jane Gens, in 4x4 squares. As a group, we who teaches and instructs the can take it up and put it down kids. That’s one of the best in about an hour and half.” parts of our club right now is The Club has the space from that she has a junior program Oct. 1 to May 1 every year. with a lot of kids that are just The cost for that seven-month starting. She’s really built up membership is just $140 and that program.” then members pay for court The Chautauqua Tennis Club time, which is broken down technically began in the 1970s into hour-and-a-half increas more of a private tennis club ments. Members can reserve consisting mostly of doctors court time up to two days in from Brooks Memorial Hospi- advance or just show up and tal. In the 80s, the group was sign in. reorganized and officially be“Basically it’s a cheap altercame the Chautauqua Tennis native to play indoors in the Club, as it’s known today. winter time,” Johnston added. The Club has its home in “Otherwise you’d have to Floral Hall at the Chautaudrive to Erie or Buffalo to play qua County Fairgrounds in indoors. It’s not a perfect setup Dunkirk. There are two fullbecause we do have a low ceilsized tennis courts inside that ing, but you’re not going to find are open to members from 6 a cheaper alternative to play a.m. until midnight. tennis in the winter. People get “The fairgrounds are really out and socialize, too. People good to work with,” Johnhave such a good time just beston noted. “We have a really ing together. good relationship with them. “We have some leagues that
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are competitive,” he continued. “We’ve kind of evolved over the years. Twenty years ago we had a very competitive league. Those people have gotten older and a lot of them just want to play for the exercise or for a social activity.” In addition to the youth program, Gens also offers lessons to adults that are looking to either learn the game or improve their skills. The Club also donates time to area high schools so that they can practice before the weather allows them to get outside. “Our mission is to promote tennis,” Johnston concluded. “Whether it’s kids or high school or college athletes or older people, it doesn’t matter. We want to see tennis succeed in the area.” For more information on the Chautauqua Tennis Club, feel free to call 366-0121 and talk to Mike Johnston. There isn’t always someone available on site to answer the phone, but
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leave a message and someone will get back to you as soon as possible. Stefan Gestwicki is the sports editor of the Chautauqua Star. Comments on this article or any other can be sent to stefang@starmg.co.
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Who is Sean McDermott? By Stefan Gestwicki Star Sports Editor
The Buffalo Bills have decided who is going to be the head coach next season — former Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Sean McDermott. McDermott might not be the most well-known name in the league. His is not a name that was as hot as, say, New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, yet GM Doug Whaley obviously saw something he liked in the 42year old McDermott. Personally, I think Whaley should have been fired along with Rex Ryan, but that’s a conversation for another week. A casual NFL fan (or even an intense one for that matter) probably doesn’t know much about McDermott, so who is he? Let’s dig deeper into the man that will try to break the playoff drought and become a Buffalo sports legend. HE’S THE ANTI-REX — As soon as Rex Ryan was let go, players (notably star receiver Sammy Watkins) started to come out and admit that the Bills lacked discipline under the boisterous Ryan. That shouldn’t be an issue under the fiery McDermott. No, we probably won’t get the hilarious press conferences or see a Bills pickup truck around town, but I think most fans would trade a little comedy for winning any day of the week. McDermott certainly has his work cut out for him, but being the anti-Rex is probably a good start. HE HAS PLAYING EXPERIENCE — As a safety at William & Mary, McDermott earned all-conference honors in 1997. During his time with the Tribe, McDermott was a teammate of current Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, who was a receiver at W&M. If McDermott can match the
success Tomlin has had during his coaching tenure, we’ll have a Sean McDermott statue erected in downtown Buffalo before too long. I don’t pretend to understand NFL locker room culture, but I do wonder if McDermott’s lack of NFL playing experience might cause some players to take him less seriously because he “doesn’t understand what it’s like.” I hope this doesn’t happen at the NFL level, but again, I can’t pretend to know what it’s like behind the closed doors of an NFL locker room. HE HAS COACHING EXPERIENCE — According to McDermott in a bleacherreport.com article from 2010, coaching is “in his blood” as his father was a college coach at West Chester and Ursinus. A Philadelphia native, McDermott began his coaching career as an intern with the Eagles. He was quickly promoted to the assistant to the head coach — Andy Reid. He was named the Eagles assistant defensive backs coach in 2002, making the then-30-year-old McDermott the youngest assistant coach in the NFL. He started accruing more responsibility by coaching the secondary and the linebackers before stepping up to interim defensive coordinator in 2009. Two months later, the “interim” tag was removed. He was fired on Jan. 15, 2011 but was immediately hired ( Jan. 17) by the Carolina Panthers to run their defense. He has served as the Panthers defensive coordinator for the past five seasons. For what it’s worth, Andy Reid’s coaching tree continues to grow. John Harbaugh, Steve Spagnuolo, Brad Childress, Leslie Frazier, Ron Rivera, Pat Shurmur, Todd Bowles, Doug Pederson and now McDermott have gone from Reid’s assistants to NFL head coaches. HE HAS COACHING SUCCESS
The new head coach of the Buffalo Bills, Sean McDermott. Is he the man to finally lead this franchise to the playoffs? (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
It’s one thing to be a coach (I mean, Rob Ryan technically has coaching experience, but no one is going to hire him as a head coach), but it’s another thing to have success. McDermott has success. In fact, in his very first game as the Eagles official defensive coordinator in 2009, his defense forced seven turnovers in an upset victory over his future team – the Panthers. In 2016, much was made of the demise of the Panthers defense thanks to the loss of cornerback Josh Norman, but McDermott’s unit still ranked 6th in rushing yards allowed. In 2015, the Panthers defense was 6th in total yards allowed, 6th in points per game and 4th in rushing yards allowed. That’s a recipe for winning football (which is obvious since the team did advance to the Super Bowl). Want to dig deeper? Even with a team that supposedly struggled, the 2016 Panthers were 2nd in the NFL with 47 sacks (Arizona had 48). Their 17 team interceptions were also one off the league lead
(Kansas City, San Diego and Baltimore all had 18). Their 19 forced fumbles ranked third in the league. These weren’t fluky numbers, either. In 2015, the Panthers ranked 6th in sacks, 1st in interceptions and 3rd in forced fumbles. For all the praise Rex Ryan got for being a defensive mastermind, McDermott actually has the numbers to back it up. WHO WILL BE THE COORDINATORS? This commentary is actually being written a full week before you’ll read it, so there’s a very good chance that both offensive and defensive coordinators will be chosen by now, but I’ll still speculate. There are reports that recently fired Mike McCoy could come in to run the offense. I would LOVE this move. McCoy got career years from Phillip Rivers the last few years in San Diego. He got legitimate production from the likes of Kyle Orton and even Tim Tebow. If McCoy comes to Buffalo, could Rivers follow? The veteran quarterback has expressed his reluctance to play
in Los Angeles and it sure looks like the Chargers are headed to LA. Rivers might want out. On defense, all signs point towards Al Holcomb, who was the Panthers linebackers coach under McDermott. Holcomb coached Luke Kuechly and Thomas Davis, who make up the league’s best linebacker duo. You could argue that the linebackers made the coach, but Holcomb was certainly a part of those wildly successful defenses and McDermott obviously trusts him, so I’m on board if Holcomb comes to Buffalo, too. Personally, I’m excited for the change as it represents a shift in organizational philosophy. McDermott is young and hungry. The bar is extremely low in Buffalo right now and I expect to see this new coach turn this roster from the joke it is right now into a contender within a few years. Stefan Gestwicki is the sports editor of the Chautauqua Star. Comments on this article or any other can be sent to stefang@starmg.co.
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Family Martial Arts Center Promotes Child Safety in Seminar Contributed Article Family Martial Arts Center
The Family Martial Arts Center / The Karate Kidz Zone partnered up with local organizations to promote a child safety, awareness and educational seminar. The seminar was a two-hour video talking about child safety and awareness situations. Bringing knowledge and advice to parents and families. Learning how to cope with crisis situations in the event that arises in life. Child advocacy program - justice and hope for children. The mission of the child advocacy program is to end child abuse in Chautauqua County. When abuse does occur, CAP coordinates a community response to bring healing, hope and justice to these children and families. The Karate Kidz Zone and The Family Martial Arts Center are more than just karate. We are a family. We offer a safe place for families to come in and learn self-defense, and to be around positive people. We offer classes for family members ages 2-90, and encourage parents to join in, take class and be involved. Our classes teach karate, self-defense, discipline, morals, respect, awareness, values, peer pressure awareness and so much more. Children ages 2 through 18 were able to attend Karate lessons FREE for the week. Amazingly, there were 13 children who registered. The children enjoyed learning the fundamentals of the Martial Arts and beginning their future in self-defense. After the free trial, several children registered as permanent students in the Kempo Karate organization. Thank you to Dunkirk Schools Superintendent (Dr. Tracy), Dunkirk Mayor (Willie Rosas), Dunkirk Recreation director (Ryan Hall) and the Child Advocacy Program. We were able to provide services for all Dunkirk residence. The children attended a week free of Martial Arts lessons while the parents attended a seminar. A Community that pulls together.
Pictured from left to right — Back row: Miss Julie Lynn (The Karate Kidz Zone), Sensei Caleb Krzyzanowicz, Sensei Tim Smith, Lilyana Betancourt, Jessica Vazquez, Lahnee Thomas, Sempei Matt Benware, Sensei Garrett Castle, Master Sensei Bill Matteson. Row 2 Kneeling: Lilly Mount, Genesis-Mia Vazquez, Johnee Thomas, Brayden Jaquith. Row 1 kneeling: Luis Betancourt, Zain Thomas, Christopher Vazquez. Missing from picture: Luke Stern, Ethan Martin, Kaitlyn Coon. (Contributed Photo)
Skill With Bow Lands Ensign in CSHOF Contributed Article CSHOF
An internationally acclaimed bow hunter will be inducted into the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame next month. Jake Ensign, one of less than 20 bow hunters to achieve the North American Super Slam, will join 10 other honorees at the CSHOF’s 36th annual banquet, which will be held Monday, Feb. 20 at the Lakewood Rod & Gun Club. Joining him in the Class of 2017 are Paul Cooley, Charlie LaDuca, Sammy LaMancuso, Deb Palmer, Bob Patterson, Dave Polechetti, Sam Restivo, Michael Sayers, Maceo Wofford and the late Francis “Doc” Malinoski.
A 60-year resident of Chautauqua County, Ensign graduated from Westfield High School and now lives in Busti. An active mentor, teacher and promoter of hunting and conservation, he has legally taken all 29 North American big-game animals with a bow and arrow. They include four types of bears, five types of caribou, five types of deer, three types of elk, three types of moose, four types of sheep, a mountain goat, bison, antelope, muskox and mountain lion. Ensign is also the only person to take all four North American sheep with a bow in a single year. Banquet tickets may be purchased at the James-
town Cycle Shop, 10 Harrison St., Jamestown; Matt’s News, 93 E. 3rd St. in Dunkirk; and the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, 15 W. 3rd St. in Jamestown. Tickets, priced at $50, can also be ordered by calling banquet chairman Chip Johnson at 485-6991. CSHOF members receive a $5 discount. Hospitality begins at 5 p.m. with dinner to follow at 6:15 p.m.
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High School Winter Sports Schedule
BOYS BASKETBALL
Tuesday, Jan. 24 at Pine Valley, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26 vs. Westfield, 7:30 p.m.
GIRLS BASKETBALL (see, Westfield)
BOYS SWIMMING AND DIVING (see, Dunkirk)
WRESTLING (w/ Cass. Valley) Wednesday, Jan. 25 vs. Westfield, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27 at Fredonia, 7:30 p.m.
BOYS BASKETBALL
Friday, Jan. 27 vs. Pine Valley, 7:30 p.m.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
BOWLING
Friday, Jan. 20 at Jamestown, 3:30 p.m.
(see, Sherman)
GIRLS BASKETBALL BOYS BASKETBALL
Friday, Jan. 27 at Lake Shore, 6:30 p.m.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Thursday, Jan. 26 at Panama, 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 24 at CSAT, 6:00 p.m.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
BOYS SWIMMING AND DIVING (w/ Fredonia, et al.)
WRESTLING (see, Falconer)
Silver Creek) Wednesday, Jan 25 at Chautauqua Lake, 6:00 p.m.
INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD (w/ Silver Creek)
Saturday, Jan. 28 at Houghton, 10:00 a.m.
WRESTLING (w/ Westfield, Panama) Wednesday, Jan. 25 vs. Dunkirk, 6:00 p.m. BOWLING None
BOYS BASKETBALL
Tuesday, Jan. 24 vs. Amherst, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27 vs. Clarence, 7:30 p.m.
BOYS SWIMMING AND DIVING
(see, Dunkirk)
None
WRESTLING
Saturday, Jan. 21 at Starpoint, 9:00 a.m. Friday, Jan. 27 vs. Orchard Park, 6:00 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 30 vs. Dunkirk, 7:30 p.m.
BOWLING
GIRLS BASKETBALL
INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD
BOYS SWIMMING AND DIVING
None
Wednesday, Jan. 25 vs. Gowanda, 6:00 p.m.
BOWLING None
Saturday, Jan. 21 at Hamburg, 1:30 p.m.
WRESTLING
(see, Chautauqua Lake)
WRESTLING (see, Dunkirk)
BOWLING None
INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD (see, Dunkirk)
BOYS BASKETBALL
Tuesday, Jan. 24 vs. Brocton, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27 at Clymer, 7:30 p.m.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
BOYS BASKETBALL
Friday, Jan. 27 at Chautauqua Lake, 7:30 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 23 vs. Gowanda, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26 at Westfield, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 vs. Clymer, 11:30 a.m.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
BOYS SWIMMING AND DIVING
(see, Frewsburg)
(see, Frewsburg)
Friday, Jan. 27 at Chautauqua Lake, 6:00 p.m.
BOYS SWIMMING AND DIVING WRESTLING
Saturday, Jan. 21 vs. TBA, 9:30 a.m.
BOWLING None
BOYS BASKETBALL
Thursday, Jan. 26 vs. Olean, 7:30 p.m.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Saturday, Jan. 21 vs. Forestville, 3:30 p.m.
BOWLING (w/ Clymer) Tuesday, Jan. 24 at Frewsburg, 4:30 p.m.
WRESTLING Thursday, Jan. 26 at Sherman, 7:30 p.m.
(see, Dunkirk)
Thursday, Jan. 26 vs. Frewsburg, 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 31 vs. Southwestern, 7:30 p.m.
BOYS BASKETBALL
BOYS SWIMMING AND DIVING
BOYS BASKETBALL
GIRLS BASKETBALL
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Friday, Jan. 20 vs. Dunkirk, 7:30 p.m.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Saturday, Jan. 28 at Houghton, 10:00 a.m.
WRESTLING
Thursday, Jan. 26 vs. Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27 vs. Salamanca, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 26 vs. Cassadaga Valley, 7:30 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 23 at Global Concepts, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26 vs. Clymer, 7:30 p.m.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
(see, Dunkirk)
BOYS BASKETBALL
BOYS BASKETBALL
None
WRESTLING
(see, Dunkirk)
Friday, Jan. 27 vs. Falconer, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 27 vs. Southwestern, 6:00 p.m.
(see, Panama)
WRESTLING
Thursday, Jan. 26 at Clarence, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 vs. Williamsville, 5:30 p.m.
BOYS BASKETBALL
GIRLS BASKETBALL
BOYS SWIMMING AND DIVING
Pine Valley) None
BOYS SWIMMING AND DIVING
WRESTLING (w/ Forestville,
None
Friday, Jan. 27 vs. Southwestern, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 21 at Sherman, 3:30 p.m.
None
BOWLING
BOYS BASKETBALL
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Monday, Jan. 23 vs. Sherman, 7:30 p.m.
BOYS SWIMMING AND DIVING (w/ Chaut. Lake) Saturday, Jan. 21 at Sherman, TBA Tuesday, Jan. 24 at Westfield, 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 24 at Forestville, 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 31 vs. Westfield, 7:30 p.m.
BOYS SWIMMING AND DIVING (w/ Southwestern,
BOYS BASKETBALL
BOWLING
BOYS BASKETBALL
BOYS BASKETBALL
Friday, Jan. 27 at AlleganyLimestone, 7:30 p.m.
None
Thursday, Jan. 26 at Silver Creek, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 at Pine Valley, 11:30 a.m.
BOWLING
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Tuesday, Jan. 24 vs. Portville, 6:00 p.m.
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BOYS BASKETBALL
Tuesday, Jan. 24 vs. Forestville, 7:30 p.m.
GIRLS BASKETBALL (w/ Brocton) Thursday, Jan. 26 vs. Pine Valley, 7:30 p.m. WRESTLING
(see, Chautauqua Lake)
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Peek’n Peak Provides Year-Round Fun Contributed Article Peek’n Peak
Peek’n Peak is your hometown Four-Seasons Resort! Located in Clymer, Peek’n Peak has 27 slopes and trails, progressive terrain parks, cross country skiing, snow tubing, a luxury day spa and many on-resort dining establishments. Plan a trip and discover for yourself why Peek’n Peak has been a favorite destination for over 50 years. Learning to ski and snowboard has never been easier. New this ski season, Peek’n Peak has introduced Terrain Based Learning. By utilizing uniquely sculpted terrain elements, Terrain Based Learning gently guides first-timers skiers and snowboarders through the basics while building their confidence. Upon completing the five-tier program, new skiers and snowboarders will be well prepared to tackle the mountain. The Snow Sports School at Peek’n Peak is respected throughout the region as a top-notch instruction school. With over 150 well-trained and personable instructors, you’ll feel comfortable and confident throughout the learning process. Several lesson structures and difficulty levels are available, including group or private lessons. Combined with the new Terrain Based Learning program, you’ll become a life-long enthusiast. For younger learners, Peek’n Kids offer lessons specifically designed for those aged 12 and younger. The lessons are altered based on age, ability and maturity level to offer a more focused lesson. The friendly staff strives to pave the way for your child to have a terrific time sliding on the snow with both experienced instructors and skiing and riding friends. January is Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month. To celebrate, Peek’n Peak offers buy one get one free beginner learn to ski or ride packages. This encourages people to bring a friend or family member to learn the sport with them. The offer includes a 90-minute lesson, lift ticket and rental. If you’re interested in learning to ski or snowboard, you’ll definitely want to check out this deal. Peek’n Peak also offers Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing trails for guests who are looking for a different experience. They are located on the former Lower Golf Course and are 10 kilometers in length. Maps are available online. Peek’n Peak definitely sets itself apart from other ski areas. Being the only New York state resort that offers Terrain Based Learning, The Slopes at Peek’n Peak are ideal for those who are new to the sport. Not only that, but great Terrain Parks (180, 360, 540, 720 and Boardercross) cater to the advanced skier and rider. A dedicated team of snowmakers work tirelessly to present the most ideal slope conditions for guests. Many team members have worked at Peek’n Peak for over 20 years. Peek’n Peak is consistently one of the first east coast ski areas to open for the season. A talented snow sports school which has well-trained and certified instructors greets thousands of guests annually. Many packages are available for skiers and riders; for overnight or day trips. Overnight packages include; Stay’n Ski/Ride, Stay’n Tube, Weekend Lodger Passes, Serenity Spa Getaway and Romantic Spa Getaway. As for day trips, be sure to check out Throwback Thursday (found on our social media sites), Midweek Madness (Tuesday thru Thursday), Learn a Snowsport Special, and Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month. Peek’n Peak has a variety of dining options during the winter season. Enjoy a meal at the Courtyard Café and newly-renovated Bistro 210, both located at the Inn. Other dining options include the Main Ski Lodge, Sugar Shack & Sports Bar, Retreat, and Woods’n Wedges! All offer full menus. The Retreat, Sports Bar, Woods’n Wedges and Bistro 210 all have bar service as well. Peek’n Peak Resort is conveniently located within easy driving distance of Erie, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Buffalo and Canada. Group rates are available. For more information or to book a stay, call (716) 355-4141 or visit www.pknpk.com.
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THEHerbert Star • Appliances • Smoke-free APARTMENTS • Pet-friendly • Cable-ready Winter Special! • Low utilities • Laundry facilities • Covered patio area • Service Coordinator • 24/7 emergency repairs • Well-lit off-street parking
Attractive, Studios and 1-Bedrooms for Seniors Age 62 and Up
PERMIT #51 JAMESTOWN, NY 14702-0190
54 Central Ave., Brocton,NY Off NYS Route 20 between Park & Smith Streets
Income Limits: 1 Person $20,650 • 2 People $23,600
Totally Electric $30 average monthly cost
Affordable, HUD Subsidized Rent Based on 30% of Adjusted Income.
792-7585 TDD 711
Available Now! 1 Studio Apartment Call for information!
Make a weekend out of it! $149 Traditional guest room 2 tickets to the Erie Philharmonic Complimentary parking $169 Club level guest room 2 tickets to the Erie Philharmonic Complimentary parking 24/7 access to our Club lounge with daily complimentary breakfast and evening hors d’oeuvres Call 866-716-8134 and mention 2017 Orchestrate Erie package Valid for these concerts only
Casablanca with live orchestra February 4 eriephil.org/visiterie
The legendary Emanuel Ax March 11