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The Weekly Word PUSH BACK! they realize that they are outmatched. 2 Corinthians 4:8 says, "We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair." Did you notice that the verse separates stress from troubles? The devil will try to convince our minds that stress is always a part of troubles. He will want us to think that despair Rev. Timothy Stahlman is always the byproduct Family Church of trial. No! There is Jamestown a difference between fcjamestown.org trouble and distress. Troubles are not always preventable but stress is There is enough power always preventable. One on the inside of every believer to be upheld in definition of the word "distressed" is "outthe face of every trial. ward pressure that tries If we would only realize to crush something." and stay mindful that Trouble doesn't have to God's abiding presence crush you. Why? Bein our spirit is able to cause if you are full of overcome any force arGod's Word and Spirit rayed against us. James 4:7 says, "Submit your- there is a greater force selves therefore to God. that resists stress and despair. Resist the devil and Allow me to illustrate: he will flee from you." If you take an unopened I like how that verse can of cola and try to uses the word "resist". crush it in your bare Resist is the root word of "resistance." If God's hands, you will fail. Actually, a body builder Word tells me to resist does not have enough the devil it must mean that I have ability in me strength to burst the can. Why? Because to provide resistance against all the pressures the cola in the can is literally pushing back of the wicked one. If it from the inside presays that the devil will venting the can from flee from me than it being distressed. When must mean I am stronyou're full you can't be ger! Somebody only flees from another when crushed! But when you empty the can, even
the smallest pressure can crush it. Too many Christians are living empty and being crushed by trial. What is it that "drains" the power from a believer? Worry, fear, and stress are all designed to diminish the power God has placed on the inside of you. Faith and fear, which is a form of worry, are complete opposites. When fear goes in then faith goes out. But when faith goes in fear goes out. Both faith and fear need expression if they are going to accomplish their goals. God gave us faith because it accomplishes mighty deeds when we express it. Faith is expressed by our words, deeds, and how we carry ourselves. Faith without expression is dead and is rendered helpless. A person can have all the faith in their heart, but until they express it, faith and its corresponding power will lie dormant. But remember: The same thing is true with fear. If you won't express your fear then all the destructive power it has will be rendered useless. Express faith and resist fear! Push back and stay full of God's power by refusing to fear in the midst of troubles. Be like the can of cola: Full of power to resist the pressure.
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Contributed Article Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce
North County Water District is Collaboration at its Finest Written by Todd J. Tranum, President & CEO of the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce & Executive Director of the Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier Kudos to the Chautauqua County Legislature and to the many local municipalities that have approved an historic agreement to form the Northern Chautauqua Regional Water District! The water district is crucial for economic development in Chautauqua County, and we have worked alongside numerous other organizations and individuals to help move the project along. The Northern Chautauqua Regional Water District will accomplish a number of vital goals: stabilized water rates, expanded service to homes and businesses, consistent and reliable water supplies, improvement of a deteriorating infrastructure that has caused health concerns, and development of a regional system that will maintain jobs and foster economic growth. Many of our local industries rely heavily on a supply of clean, abundant water to produce and sell their products, especially our largest agriculture-related industries and food and beverage processors. State Labor Department figures from 2014 show that these production businesses represent $24.4-million in wages in Chautauqua County. Food service industries provide another $14.5-million in wages. These
Chamber Corner businesses include some of our largest manufacturers as well as some of our smallest wineries and restaurants, and are critical sectors of our economy. Water is essential, for commercial and industrial business, as well as schools and homes. The proposed system provides infrastructure that is necessary for retaining, growing and attracting food production and manufacturing jobs in the community. Additionally, the project itself will create work for local people and provide a much needed boost to our local economy. The action by the County Legislature means the county can work to bond for the $11.75-million project to build the important infrastructure for the system. There are already state grant funds in place to help support this project, including $2-million awarded by the Empire State Regional Economic Development Council. It has been a privilege to work in tandem with many great people and organizations to help get this project off the ground. We sincerely congratulate everyone who has worked diligently to come this far, including County Executive Vince Horrigan, the Northern Chautauqua Local Economic Development Committee led by Jay Warren, and our local labor organizations including Dave Wilkinson with the Southwestern New York Building Trades and Doug Stock with the Chautauqua Labor Coalition. Hats off to everyone who voted for this vital project! Last Minute Gift Shopping? Shop Local! Shop Small. Shop Local. Shop-Tauqua! We always encourage local residents and businesses to support our local economy, and that includes Christmas
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The Season of Giving By Katy Wise Contributing Writer
If you have children at home, the holiday season is most likely one that comes with a sudden influx of toys that try to overtake your household. It's truly amazing to me how we can get our house spotless (well, spotless for a house with three kids) for Christmas celebrations, and then just one or two presents later, you would never guess it started out clean. Shreds of wrapping paper and bows and sticky gift tags to get stuck to your feet when you try to walk over the aftermath of a celebration. Just one of the wonders of Christmas. I love it. That may sound sarcastic, but I promise you that it's not. I love the mess that a Christmas celebration can leave. It shows that there was joy in that room, so don't ever take it for granted. Even if you're a perfectionist who needs their floors as close to spotless at all times, trust me, I get it. Following the clean up of the disposable Christmas rubble, there are all these things to find new homes for. So how do you make room? And how do you keep your children from getting spoiled and from getting present-vision at Christmas? We have a rule that we use with every gift giving holiday. It works wonderfully. Joshua, and now his brother Andrew, pick out several toys that they no longer play with to give away. Sometimes I give them a set number of toys to pick, usually a minimum of five, and then I let them decide what is leaving our house. They may be young, but they understand that these toys will no longer be theirs, and that they are going to be given away. We talk about giving to others while they are picking out toys, and how it is important that we not be selfish with our toys, especially when there are other kids that don't have toys in the world. I sometimes suggest toys that they haven't played with, but I try to encourage them to do the picking out. Each toy picked out must be in working order, or as close as it can be to functioning.
I'm sure if you've had any experience with toys, you know that there are plenty of pieces that can go missing but the toy is still perfectly fine and plenty of fun for a kid to play with. Joshua, our oldest, loves to do this. He gets so excited when I tell him we need to give some toys away. Children are often naturally generous, but we need to nurture that generosity and help them to not only think of themselves. So this Christmas as you are being swarmed with gifts, remember that not everybody is. Find somebody that you can share with, even if it's someone you don't know. As always, thanks for reading! Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
CHAMBER CORNER, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 for the Congressman. This event is sponsored by Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Fredonia College Foundation, Fredonia Place, Jamestown Mattress Company, Lawley Insurance, Nestle Purina PetCare, OBSERVER, The Post-Journal, WCA Hospital, and WJTN/WWSE/ WKSN/WHUG/WQFX. The cost is just $18 for Chamber members or $21 for non-members. To regis-
ter, please call the Chamber at 3666200 or 484-1101, or visit our website at www.chautauquachamber.org. Doors Open Jamestown is January 16 Once again this year attractions in the Jamestown area will open their doors for free, to give local people a chance to see for free what hundreds of tourists pay for each year. Doors Open Jamestown is set for Saturday, January 16
from 10am-5pm. Participating attractions are: Busti Grist Mill, Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, Dykeman Young Vintage Emporium, Fenton History Center, Infinity Performing Arts Center, James Prendergast Library, Jamestown Audubon Center & Sanctuary, Jamestown Gateway Train Station, Jamestown Savings Bank Arena, Lucile M. Write Air Museum, Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Center and Museum, Lucille Ball Little Theater, Marshall
Martz Observatory, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Robert H. Jackson Center, and the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History. In addition to the attractions, local restaurants will be open downtown and ready to serve you. We hope you will take advantage of this tremendous opportunity, brought to you by the Jamestown Community Chamber of Commerce and Jamestown Up Close.Â
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MOVIE TIMES Dunkirk Cinemas 10520 Bennett Rd., Dunkirk, NY 14048 (716)-366-5159 Joy PG-13 4:00pm 7:10pm 9:50pm Daddy's Home PG-13 4:45pm 7:05pm 9:25pm 11:45pm Point Break PG-13 4:30pm 7:05pm 9:35pm 11:55pm Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip 4:15pm 6:25pm 8:35pm 10:45pm Sisters R 4:25pm 7:05pm 9:45pm Star Wars: The Force Awakens PG-13 5:30pm 8:30pm 11:30pm Star Wars: The Force Awakens 3D PG-13 4:00pm 7:00pm 10:00pm In the Heart of the Sea PG-13 6:50pm The Good Dinosaur PG 4:30pm The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2 PG-13 9:30pm
Dipson Lakewood Cinema 8 171-3 Fairmount Ave. W, Lakewood (716)-763-3531 Concussion PG-13 11:20am 2:00pm 4:40pm 7:20pm 9:55pm Daddy's Home PG-13 12:30pm 2:50pm 5:10pm 7:30pm 9:45pm Joy PG-13 12:00pm 2:30pm 5:00pm 7:35pm 10:05pm Sisters R 11:50am 2:30pm 4:55pm 7:30pm 10:00pm Star Wars: The Force Awakens PG-13 3:40pm 7:00pm 9:40pm Star Wars: The Force Awakens 3D PG-13 12:30pm 1:00pm 4:00pm 6:40pm 10:00pm Point Break PG-13 12:15pm 5:00pm 10:05pm Point Break 3D PG-13 2:40pm 7:30pm
Chautauqua Mall Cinema I & II 500 Chau Mall, Lakewood, NY 14750 (716)-763-1888 Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip PG 11:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 10:00pm The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2 PG-13 9:15pm
Warren Mall Cinemas 1666 Market St., Warren, PA 16365 (814)-723-4021 Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip PG 12:00pm 2:00pm 4:00pm 6:00pm 8:00pm Daddy's Home PG-13 12:05pm 2:15pm 4:20pm 6:55pm 9:10pm Star Wars: The Force Awakens PG-13 3:30pm 6:35pm 10:00pm Star Wars: The Force Awakens 3D 12:20pm 9:30pm
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Saturday, December 26, Saturday, December 26, Saturday, December 26, 2015 | 7 – 9pm 2015 | 10am – 1pm 2015 – February 28, 2016 21 Brix Winery | 1 – 3pm Forest Masonic Lodge 6654 West Main Road Chautauqua Bookstore 321 E. Main Street Portland NY 14769 Chautauqua Institution Fredonia, NY 14063 716.792.2749 10 Roberts Street 716.680.2844 Behind-the-scenes Chautauqua NY 14722 "Rockin' Around Liberty Tour 716.782.2871 the Christmas Tree" Monday, December 28, Winter Lights at 2015 | 2 – 3pm Holiday Exhibit Audubon Audubon Nature Center December 26, 2015 – January 16, 2016 | Saturday, December 26, 1600 Riverside Road 10am – 4pm 2015 | 5:30 – 8:30pm Jamestown NY 14701 Fenton History Center Audubon Nature Center 716.569.2345 67 Washington St. 1600 Riverside Road Christmas with the Jamestown NY 14701 Jamestown NY 14701 Critters 716.664.6256 716.569.2345 Tuesday, December 29, Holiday Week at the Holiday Candlelight 2015 | 10am – 12pm Wineries Tours Audubon Nature Center Saturday, December 26 Saturday, December 26, 1600 Riverside Road | 10am – Thursday, De- 2015 | 5:45 – 8:15pm Jamestown NY 14701 cember 31, 2015 | 5pm Fenton History Center 716.569.2345 Erie Wine Country 67 Washington St North East, PA to Silver Jamestown, NY 14701 Complimentary Creek, NY Tasting of 716.664.6256 877.326.6561 Champagne &
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Tuesday, December 29, 2015 | 11am – 6pm Woodbury Winery & Vineyards 3215 South Roberts Rd Fredonia, NY 14063 866.691.9463
Winter Discovery Hike Wednesday, December 30, 2015 | 2 – 3pm Audubon Nature Center 1600 Riverside Road Jamestown NY 14701 716.569.2345
Complimentary Tasting of Champagne & Shrimp Thursday, December 31, 2015 | 11am – 6pm Woodbury Winery & Vineyards 3215 South Roberts Rd Fredonia, NY 14063 866.691.9463
OBITUARIES December 11, 2015 Suzanne Jane Lindstrom – Silver Creek December 13, 2015 Mark J. Garrett – Gowanda December 14, 2015 Thomas Eugene Kay December 16, 2015 William E. Stewart – Dunkirk Evelyn Crowe Carlson – Mayville Mark E. Kania – Dunkirk Genevieve R. Hussey
Bonnie L. Manuelle – Jamestown Joyce E. Swatt – Frewsburg Shawn D. Stevens – Jamestown Helen F. Law – Gerry Terry L. Whitehill - Jamestown December 17, 2015 Betty E. Mohart – Silver Creek Jean E. Morse Eddy – Lakewood Donald L. Carlson – Jamestown Lonnie A. Huckabone – Jamestown Ethelyn C. Nelson - Lakewood December 18, 2015
Esther A. Krzakala – Dunkirk Patricia A. Preston – Cattaraugus Leon C. Norberg – Sinclairville Robert V. "Bob" Wiltsie – Jamestown Clarice J. Wasberg White Lydia R. DeAngelo – Jamestown December 19, 2015 Harry Kowal - Cassadaga December 20, 2015 Robert J. Engblom Marion W. Waite
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OCTOBER
We’re Coming Home By Scott Wise Editor
In September 2008, the first issue of The Chautauqua Star and Bulletin Board hit the shelves at retailers around Chautauqua County. It was a radical new take on a classic idea – create a newspaper that featured positive news and free classifieds, but focus on uniting an entire county. Closing the gap that separates north and south Chautauqua County has always been a goal that our newspaper fervently pursues. To that end, we’ve made steps through the years to increase distribution and awareness from the state line straight through to Erie County. Years ago, we began a partnership with The Buffalo News to help bring their quality newspaper and our good news to the county. Subscribers to the News could get the Chautauqua Star delivered to their door every week, and others could get our paper anywhere you could find The Buffalo News at stores and stands. Our readership grew, and our reputation was solidified. Now, we are forging ahead with another change in the way we bring good news to the residents of Chautauqua County. Starting in October, we have entered into an agreement with The Post Journal to not only increase our weekly distribution by 4,000 papers, but also delve deeper into the home delivery world. 9,000 copies of The Chautauqua Star will now be mailed, every single week, directly to homes and businesses. In addition, another 4,500 copies are being sent to our most popular vendors around the county. We’re excited to bring our business to Chautauqua County, but even more excited to be offering such a vast increase in home delivery. We can now tell our advertisers, and our readers, that 9,000 people every week are receiving our paper right at their home. That number officially makes us the largest free delivery home distribution newspaper in the County – a fete we tackle with pride and excitement. As we make this transition, we want our readers to know that we are still committed to bringing you quality good news at no cost to you. Our network of advertisers do wonders to allow us to give you their information and our products, and we are thankful for each and every business relationship we’ve built over the years. Moving forward, there will be more exciting changes in line in the coming weeks and months, so stay tuned each week to see what’s next. Thank you to our faithful readers, and thank you to our devoted advertisers. Without you all, we wouldn’t have a purpose or a means to fulfill that purpose. If you have any questions about our change, please reach out to us at 716-366-9200 or email news@star-mediagroup.com.
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Third Annual Lucy Town Half Marathon, 5K & Univera Kids 2K Celebrates Successful Weekend of Jamestown, NY. For the third consecutive year, Univera Healthcare was the presenting sponsor for National Comedy Center the weekend’s events. Local support for the race weekend was also provided by WCA Hospital, Shults The National Comedy Center has announced that Auto Group, The Legend Group, Wegmans, Admore than 700 runners participated in the third anvanced Manufacturing Technology and Justin’s. nual Lucy Town Half Marathon, 5K & Univera Kids “What brought us to Jamestown is I’m a huge Lucy 2K, including runners from 24 different states. Addi- fan, I’m a soon to be seven-year cancer survivor and I tionally, stand-up up comedian Joy Behar performed thought ‘why not take the opportunity and do somein front of a packed house at the Reg Lenna Center thing I’ve never done before’.” said one woman who for the Arts during the weekend. traveled from Chicago, IL. Greg Selke, 25, of North Chili and Trisha Byler, 31, The Lucy Town Half Marathon & 5K race weekend of Rochester were the top male and female runners has attracted participants from across the country for the 13.1-mile half marathon that took place Sun- annually since its creation in 2013, including both day morning. For full results, photos, and information elite runners and Lucy fans alike. The inaugural year on next year’s event, visit www.lucyrace.com. was headlined by Martin Short, and during the 2014 “I decided I needed to come, but wanted to come race weekend, Jamestown welcomed comedian Bob when there was something fun to do,” said Donna Newhart and paid tribute to the iconic I Love Lucy Sheehan who traveled from Winter Haven, FL. “I grape stomping scene as 1,232 people set a new world follow what’s happening in Jamestown via Facebook record for most people treading grapes. and thought ‘this is it, this is what I need to do’.” California, Oregon, Washington and Arizona were The 2015 Lucy Town Half Marathon took place on just a few of the states represented by runners during October 11, and the Lucy Town 5K and Univera the weekend. Kids 2K each took place on October 10. The race Joy Behar, who performed at the Reg Lenna Center weekend is held annually in Lucille Ball’s hometown of the Arts on October 10th, is a comedic original Star Special Feature
and a leading woman both on stage and screen. She received an Emmy award for her performance on “The View”, where she was a member of the cast for sixteen years. She has hosted her own talk shows, “The Joy Behar Show” on CNN’s HLN and “Say Anything” on Current TV, and was a frequent substitute host on “Larry King Live.” The weekend is a program of the National Comedy Center, Inc., which also produces the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival (www.lucycomedyfest.com) and operates the year-round Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum (www.lucy-desi.com).
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Blessing Of The Grapes Celebration Contributed Article Grape Discovery Center
You are cordially invited to join us at the Grape Discovery Center for our second annual Blessing of the Grapes Celebration. Reverend Virginia Carr will begin the service at 1 p.m. sharp on August. This will include recognition of farmers, workers, wine makers, and all other elements associated with the harvest. The event is slated from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The afternoon will include wine and food pairing activities, grape inspired desserts, vendors, live music, and more! The Blessing of the Grapes is open to the public. The Grape Discovery Center is located at 8305 West Main Road in Westfield.
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NOVEMBER
Christmas In The Village Of Westfield Special to the Star Village of Westfield
Mark your calendar for the threeday, 2015 Christmas in the Village family event that marks the beginning of the magical holiday season in Westfield. From Santa’s arrival, to horse-drawn carriage rides through the village, the Hall of Christmas and Dinner Theater, Westfield’s Christmas in the Village offers something for every age and every budget. The festivities and the merriment will surely awaken and renew your holiday spirit. Friday, November 20 Santa arrives to light the Christmas tree in Moore Park at 6:00 pm. He will appear, come rain or shine, but we don’t know how he will travel. In years past, Santa has arrived by tractor, by grape picker and by fire truck; so how he will travel this year is anyone’s guess. From there, Santa and friends are invited to the YWCA at 58 South Portage for individual conversations with Santa, treats and fun activities. Santa promises to bring his favorite Elf again this year! Friday, November 20 and Saturday November21st “A Christmas Carol”, a musical, book by Charles Dickens and music and lyrics by Kent and Nannette Knappenberger, is this year’s Dinner Theater presentation at Westfield Academy and Central School. It features the talents of Westfield Music Students and the award winning Westfield High School Hand bell Ensemble. 6:00 pm...Old English Christmas Dinner is served featuring roast turkey and plum pudding. 7:30 pm.....Show begins Ticket costs: Dinner and Show ($20 Adult) ($13 Child) Show Only: ($7 Adult) ($5 Child) Dinner reservations are needed by 11/12/15
Tickets for the show only are available pre-sale or at the door. Call 326-2151, ext.283 for reservations. Saturday, November 21 The Hall of Christmas in Eason Hall (Elm Street) opens Saturday morning at 10 am and will remain open until 6:00 pm showcasing local with artisans, purveyors of fine merchandise and concessions (see accompanying list of vendors). The Hall of Christmas will be open and Santa will visit Eason Hall throughout the day. Skip Roberts entertains visitors with his unique style as he sings holiday favorites, country, and classic ballads. Free horse-drawn carriage rides around the village are available from 11 am until 4 pm. The rides will depart from and return to Eason Hall. Sunday, November 22 The Hall of Christmas will be open on Sunday from 11:30 am to 4 pm in Eason Hall. Lakeshore Center for the Arts Carolers will entertain throughout the afternoon. The Westfield Women’s Organization welcomes you to its 29th Annual Holly Tour. Your $10 ticket (all inclusive) entitles you to visit four Westfield homes dressed in Christmas Finery, Mazza 5&20 Spirits and Brewing. Tour hours are from 12:30 to 5:00 pm. Top off the tour by stopping by to enjoy dessert and entertainment at the first United Methodist Church. Purchase tickets at the Hall of Christmas, Westfield Optical, and Four Seasons in Westfield; Bag & String in Lakewood; the Paper Factory in Fredonia and the Calico Patch in Northeast, PA. Visit our award winning restaurants, quaint shops, unique wineries. View the beautiful lighting displays in our store windows as well as in Lincoln Bedell and Moore Park. Come celebrate with us all that Westfield has to offer and usher in the 2015 holiday season at Christmas in the Village of Westfield, New York.
For more information, please contact Marilyn Hemmer at 326-3504 or 7536043, or by email at jm_hemmer@ hotmail.com. The Hall of Christmas 2015 includes Westview Images Paparazzi Jewelry Thirty One Linda Lavid, Writer, Artist, Publisher Trellies Boutique Child Craft Corner Pampered Chef Gayle’s Snowmen Romancing the Stone Free Spirited Creations Crooked House Candies Blanche’s Goody Garden Barcelona Harbor Commission WMH Auxiliary Ornaments Vintage Treasures Photography & Themed Artwork, Ol’ Glory Candles
Tastefully Simple Pet Creations Gayle’s Snowmen Surroundings Knitted Goods Dove Cottage Antiques Quagliana’s Bark Grill Restaurant Cakes by Brandy Max Craft Cats Fashionistas Double R Woodworking Cocktails and Color Parklane Jewelry Happy Bee Naturals Lakeshore Center for the Arts Sandrelica Val Thomas Creations Happy Bee Cosmetics Calarco’s Restaurant Concessions and Baked Goods
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Dunkirk PTECH Academy Vote October 6 Contributed Article City of Dunkirk
On October 6, voters in the Dunkirk community will be voting on the Dunkirk City Schools PTECH College and Career Academy capital project. This $8.3 million dollar project will renovate the now vacant School #6 into a manufacturing technology hub for the region. This project will come at no cost to the local taxpayer because the project is being fully funded through state aid and a 15-year lease with Erie 2 Chautauqua Cattaraugus BOCES. In November 2014, the Dunkirk City Schools and Erie 2 Chautauqua Cattaraugus BOCES was awarded a $2.8 million dollar grant known as PTECH. PTECH is an acronym that stands for Pathways in Technology Early College High School and it’s a world-renowned 6-year program built around students learning through hands-on curriculum, known as project-based learning (PBL). Through their educational experience, students will obtain a Regents diploma and a free 2-year A.A.S. degree from Jamestown Community College in Welding Technology, Mechanical Technology Design, or Mechanical Technology Machine Tool. Student’s formal education is coupled with manufacturer-driven competencies such as soft skills, OSHA safety training, internships, manufacturer tours, mentoring, and annual performance reviews. PTECH students will be highly employable and the elite among the entry-level skilled workforce of tomorrow. School #6 would become known as the PTECH College and Career Academy. The design was aided by local manufacturer input and designers that include: polished concrete floors, LED lighting, an 8,000 square foot machining and
welding lab, CAD labs, inspection room, and possible green energy systems. The College and Career Academy will house the PTECH program, which currently serves 18 different school districts in the Chautauqua, Erie and Cattaraugus counties. Many local businesses see a building of this type to be the answer to a lot of their requests – a structured manufacturer skill-based educational program, a sustainable workforce, economic development, and a way to become the local catalyst to improve public education. The Dunkirk PTECH program is one of 50 programs of this type in the world. Although new, this program has shown to be highly effective at helping students who would not normally go to college become college graduates. The program is geared towards students who are unfamiliar with the college setting, don’t see themselves as college material, or don’t have the funding resources to be able to go to college. PTECH is not an alternative education program, this program is extremely academic (students begin taking college courses in their 10th grade CONTINUED ON PG 12
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A Talented Trail NORTH SHORE ARTS ALLIANCE PRESENTS SEVENTH ANNUAL CHAUTAUQUA-LAKE ERIE ART TRAIL, CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, NY open for tastings. Participating artists, many of whom are multiple award winners, enjoy the opportunity to display their art where it is created. The atmosphere in the studios is relaxed and the conversations are lively, giving visitors the chance to talk with artists about what inspires them. The Art Trail is a traveling feast of talent and beauty in a wide variety of disciplines such as: sculpture, photography, ceramics, painting, jewelry, custom arts and crafts furniture, fiber arts, stained glass and mixed media. Art work on display during the weekend is available for sale. Special to the Star North Shore Atrs Alliance “The Art Trail is a unique opportunity to visit the studios where talented artists create! Since the beginning, Participating artists, many of whom are I have been amazed by the dedicamultiple award winners, enjoy the option, passion, creativity and number portunity to display their art where it is of regional artists we have. All have created. The atmosphere in the studios different art spaces, all work in differis relaxed and the conversations are ent ways—inspired by different light lively, giving visitors the chance to talk and images—but the love of beauty with artists about what inspires them. and soul is what binds us together,” said The North Shore Arts Alliance presents Susan Forrester-Mackay, President and its award winning, signature event, the founding member of the North Shore Chautauqua-Lake Erie Art Trail, over Arts Alliance. two weekends: May 23-24 and June “Conversation about art bonds us, and 6-7. Twenty-two artists will open their you have the opportunity for lots of studios to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 that—in an up close and personal manp.m. each day. ner. I love when families arrive, showCelebrating its seventh year, this free, ing the next generation of art lovers juried, open studio tour offers the pub- what it means to be an artist and the lic an opportunity to visit the personal real people who make it,” said Susan. work spaces of northern Chautauqua This year’s participating artists inCounty’s leading artists. The trail clude: Dale Anderson, sculpture; extends along the Lake Erie shoreline, Thomas Annear, plein air painting; Bill from Westfield to Dunkirk, and inland Bale, custom arts and crafts furniture; to include artists’ studios in Fredonia, Bonnie Beyer, jewelry; Lucille Bryant, Mayville, Chautauqua Institution, mixed media, ceramics and painting; Brocton, Portland, Jamestown and Lori Deemer, photography and paintForestville. ing; Audrey Kay Dowling, ceramics, This four-day event gives everyone painting and mixed media; Kirsten from art lovers to casual sightseers exEngstrom, sculpture; Susan Forresterpanded opportunities to experience the Mackay, painting, drawing and mixed area’s professional artists and to enjoy media; Katherine Brown Galbraith, northern Chautauqua County’s numer- painting; Katherine Gullo, ceramics; ous other amenities. Along the trail, James Hoggard, photography; Thomvisitors will encounter art galleries, as Janik, photography; Mary Ann lighthouses, numerous dining establish- Jankowski, painting; Ronnie Lafferty, ments, bed and breakfasts and wineries watercolor; Marcia Merrins, functional
End of the Line by Katherine Galbraith (painting)
and sculptural pottery; Harold Nass, sculpture; Cynthia Norton, handmade and handpainted clothing; George Petrella, oil painting and digitally painted photos; Beth Runkel, painting and mixed media; Carrie Anne Tredo, mixed media, sculpture, mosaics and jewelry; Denise Williams, stained glass. Founded in 2007, the North Shore Arts Alliance is a not-for-profit co-operative marketing, promotional, and membership organization working on behalf of artists in Chautauqua County. The
group seeks to foster an environment where art strengthens the County's image, economic vitality, and quality of life. The North Shore Arts Alliance is funded in part by the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program with the support of Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature and administered by the Cattaraugus County Arts Council. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12
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MAY
National Train Day Star Special Feature By Ken Springirth
National Train Day will be commemorated in Jamestown, NY on Saturday May 9th at the Jamestown Gateway Erie Railroad Station at West 2nd Street at Lafayette Street in Jamestown, NY from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Erie Railroad opened this station at the height of the A steam locomotive powers through Depression on June 7, 1932 hoping for a Jamestown at the 2014 National Train Day bright future. For many years this was a Celebration busy station for people taking the train for baseball games in Cleveland and New York City, picking up packages for items bought through catalogs, sending sons and daughters off to college, military personnel going to war, family vacation trips, and local runs to nearby communities to visit friends and for shopping. After the last Erie Lackawanna Railroad passenger train came through Jamestown 45 years ago on January 6, 1970, the station closed. This year marks, the 155th anniversary of the first passenger train arriving at Jamestown, NY which was on August 25, 1860, the 146th anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad at Promontory Summit in Utah on May 10, 1869 which linked the United States from coast to coast by rail, the 50th anniversary of the last passenger train through Erie, PA on the New York, Chicago, and St. Louis Railroad (commonly known as the Nickel Plate Road) on September 9, 1965, and the 44th anniversary of Amtrak which began operating most of the nation’s railroad passenger service on May 1, 1971. Annual Amtrak passenger trips increased from 21 million in 2000 to over 30.9 million for the year that ended September 30, 2014. Amtrak ridership in Erie increased from 12,668 in 2009 to 18,312 for the year that ended September 30, 2014. Today, Jamestown’s train station serves as a waiting room for Coach USA that operates bus service between Jamestown and the Amtrak station in Buffalo plus is a terminal point for the Chautauqua Area Regional Transit System which provides public bus service in the City of Jamestown and to many communities in Chautauqua County. In Pennsylvania and New York, rail transportation means hundreds of jobs. The General Electric facility in Lawrence Park is a major producer of locomotives. In the last 10 years, Brookville Equipment Corporation in Brookville, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania has refurbished 68 streetcars for New Orleans, Philadelphia, and San Francisco plus has completed two modern streetcars for the new Oak Cliff streetcar line that opened on April 13, 2015 in Dallas, Texas. Amtrak has on order 130 new single-level rail cars for long distance passenger service. That 5 year $298.1 million contract was awarded to CAF USA which is creating 575 jobs in manufacturing and final assembly at its plant in Elmira, New York. For the year that ended September 30, 2014, Amtrak spent for goods and services $235,328,454 in Pennsylvania and $207,246,578 in New York. Out of 719 train stations the Erie Railroad had in 1916, only a handful are left. On May 9th the magnificent renovated Jamestown train station will come alive with an actual train from the Western New York & Pennsylvania Railroad arriving on the outside track, a working full size real steam locomotive will chug in, plus visitors can see the progress of the amazing restoration of Jamestown Street Railway trolley car No. 93 that was rescued by Jamestown resident Bob Johnston with careful rebuilding by dedicated volunteer Jim Mitchener using material donated by local businesses, tour the station, see a train show, view a model train display, and I will there to do a book signing on my new children’s book “ABC’s on the Rails” written to help children learn the alphabet plus trains and trolleys in an educational manner along with my other train and trolley books. Get on track to be at the station for this free educational event that is open to the public. For more information, the station telephone number is 716-483-3041.
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A Grand Farm Festival 47TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES GRAND MARSHAL Contributed Article Fredonia Farm Festival
The 47th annual Fredonia Farm Festival is proud to announce this year’s Parade Grand Marshal, James M. Joy The Joy family farm began in 1909 by his great grandfather. Jim’s father became the 2nd generation farmer and raised his family on the farm from 1950 to the early 70’s. Jim partnered with his father in 1976 and in 1983 Jim and his beautiful wife Rosie took control of farm operations. Together they raised their family, Andrew, Carolyn and Daniel. They expanded and diversified the operation to meet the demands of the market place producing Concord and Niagara grapes along with field crops, livestock, hay and vegetables. The family Farm now has over 150 acres. Rosie Joy and their daughter in law Rebecca Joy represent the family farm at our local Fredonia Farmers Market every Saturday from 9am-1pm in front of the village hall to sell their vegetables, pork, poultry, artisan bread and eggs. The grapes harvested from the Joy Farm are marketed through National Grape Cooperative for Welch’s Grape Juice. In 1990 Jim Joy started working for the National Grape Cooperative (Family Farmer Owners of Welch’s) and became the NYS region Manager working with the Welch – Grape Growers
throughout New York State. Andy Joy ( Jim and Rosie’s Son) and his wife Rebecca decided to settle down here in our beautiful town and partner with Jim and Rosie to run the family farm. Two years ago Andy and Rebecca were blessed with the arrival of Drake Joy who Jim and Rosie (in true family fashion) are grooming already to become the fifth generation Joy family farmer. In June, Myra Rose was born and joins her brother Drake. With each generation the Family farm has blossomed and grown with new and old ideas combining with the ever changing and expanding technology. Please join us at the 47th annual Fredonia Farm Festival parade, August 30th at 1pm to honor James Joy and the Joy Family farm. You can also join the Joy Family at the local Fredonia Farmers Market every Saturday from 9am-1pm and thank them for continually providing our community with fresh locally grown produce, eggs, meat and grapes for the last 106 years.
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20 Years Of Red, White And Blues “STILL THE BEST STREET PARTY AROUND” Special to the Star Festivals Fredonia
For 20 years Festivals Fredonia, Inc., a not-for-profit organization run by volunteers, has been planning and producing the annual Red, White and Blues Festivals that takes place in Fredonia, NY the weekend after Labor Day. This twoday music event takes place throughout the village of Fredonia at various bars, restaurants and in the Barker Commons downtown parks. This event showcases the areas local wine industry, hence the "Red" and "White", along with various local "Blues" artists. We are expecting to showcase the talents of 10-12 different Blues performers this year, as well as feature a special performance by one of the nation’s well known blues artists – Tinsley Ellis! Starting with Friday, September 11th, "Uptown" events and performances will be taking place at both The Liberty Cafe and the Fredonia Beaver Club on Prospect St. On Saturday, September 12th, "Downtown" events will continue in Barker Common Park, which will feature the Fredonia Farmer’s Market, in addition to craft and wine vendors, throughout the downtown area. Throughout the day on Saturday live music will be featured at various downtown Fredonia bars and restaurants starting at 1pm. There will be live music every hour at a different downtown bar. And on the main stage this year, performing on the gazebo in Barker Commons on Saturday afternoon at 3 p.m., Tinsley Ellis. Legendary Blues Guitarist with roots in southern soul music Tinsley Ellis wears his Southern roots proudly. Born in Atlanta in 1957, he grew up in southern Florida and first played guitar at age eight. He found the blues through the back door of British Invasion bands like The Yardbirds, The Animals, Cream, and The Rolling Stones. He especially loved the Kings — Freddie, B.B. and Albert. His love for the blues solidified when he was 14. At a B.B. King performance, Tinsley sat mesmerized in the front row. When B.B. broke a string on Lucille, he changed it without missing a beat, and handed the broken string to Ellis. Tinsley’s fate was sealed; he had to become a blues guitarist. And yes, he still has that string. Averaging over 150 live shows a year, Ellis has played in all 50 states, as well as Canada, Europe, Australia and South America. Whether he’s out with his own band or sharing stages with major artists like Buddy Guy, The Allman Brothers, Gov’t Mule or Widespread Panic, he always digs deep and plays, as Guitar Player says, “…as if his life depended on it.” Tinsley has shared the stage with Stevie Ray Vaughan, B.B. King, Derek Trucks, Buddy Guy, The Allman Brothers, Gov’t Mule, Widespread Panic, Bob Margolin, Cedric Burnside, Koko Taylor, Willie Dixon and Albert Collins. All events will be held rain or shine and are free to the public. More informa-
tion can be found on Festivals Fredonia Red, White and Blues Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/?sk=welcome#!/pages/Red-White-and-Blues-Festival-Fredonia-NY/131763816914201mn page as well. Brochures about the event will be available at participating bars starting this summer. T-shirts will also be on sale throughout the weekend in Barker Commons and at various participating bars. To see video of past festivals check out WNFY Daily news video at http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcQSNahxtKI&feature=player_detailpage Mark your calendars now for September 11 & 12, 2015 and plan to come on down for the Red, White and Blues Festivals in Fredonia, NY: Still the Best Street Party Around!!
DUNKIRK PTECH ACADEMY VOTE, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 year) and hands-on. It also requires students to come to school on time, be ready to learn the newest technologies and in order to work in industry, pass a drug test. The PTECH College and Career Academy has the potential to redefine education, not only in Dunkirk, but on a regional level. Revitalizing a historic building in the Dunkirk community and having a facility of this caliber in Chautauqua county is essential for the economic growth and development of local manufacturing businesses. Please come out on October 6 from noon until 9 p.m. and vote on this amazing opportunity in the Dunkirk High School auxiliary gym atrium.
A TALENTED TRAIL, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 Maps of the Art Trail will be available at all artists’ locations on the days of the event. A downloadable, printer-friendly version of the brochure, maps to the studios, and information about all the participating artists can be found at www.ChautauquaArtTrail.com or at www.facebook.com/chautauqua.lake.erie.art.trail. For additional information, call (716) 224-3381.
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Five Ways To Thank A Veteran Star Special Feature Chautauqua Star
November 11 is Veterans Day in America. Originally known as Armistice Day, it originated as a day for our nation to celebrate the end of “The Great War” (now called World War I) as that battle ended on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in 1918. The first Veterans Day proclamation was issued in 1954, encouraging “widespread observance” by asking “all veterans, all veterans’ organizations, and the entire citizenry to join hands in the common purpose.” I think it is tremendous that our country annually recognizes veterans from all wars on a specific day, going so far as to labeling it a holiday that allows many people to enjoy a day off from work and school. But despite all of the hoopla and fanfare that Veterans Day receives, I feel that the vast majority of Americans just provide lip service and spend very little to no attention to the men and women in uniform, both past and present. For lack of a better word, think “disconnect.” It is sad that the general public does not pay enough attention to our armed forces personnel. As part of being a contributing member to society, we all should attempt to do more to remember the service these special men and women have given our country by thanking our veterans for the sacrifices they made to keep us all safe. erans. Taking the time and making the effort can go a long way in truly making a That is why this Veterans Day, I am asking each reader of the Chautauqua difference and helping strengthen the patriotism of the United States of America. Star to put their thoughts of appreciation into action by really doing something meaningful and worthwhile for those who have given up so much for our country. Below are five ways you can personally demonstrate your appreciation to those I urge everyone to get involved, even if you do not personally know any living vetCONTINUED ON PAGE 14
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Voting 101 In Chautauqua County For The Tuesday November 3rd General Election Star Special Feature Chautauqua County Board of Elections
Eligibility to Vote: Any county citizen at least age 18 at the date of election who has previously registered is eligible to vote. Voters must have lived at their present address at least 30 days before an election, not be in jail or on parole for a felony conviction, and not claim the right to vote elsewhere. Hours to Vote? Polls are open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. The busiest times to avoid will be Noon to 1 p.m. and in the evening during the dinner hour. How to determine current major party affiliation and registration? Visit www.votechautauqua.com and click on "Voter Lookup" or contact the Board of Elections from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at 753-4580. Moved? A voter who has moved within the county and has failed to notify the Board of Elections may go to their new polling place and fill out an affidavit ballot. Last Minute Absentee Ballot Applications: One stop Absentee ballot application and voting is available at the Board of Elections, 7 North Erie St., Mayville from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays until this Monday. Nov. 2nd. Agents for voters may also deliver absentee ballot applications to the board of elections and hand deliver the ballot to the voter. It is now too late
to mail an absentee ballot application. Individual ballots for voter viewing are available at www.votechautauqua.com and the website will also have live election night results.
FIVE WAYS TO THANK A VETERAN, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 who have served: 1) Sign up to become a volunteer with USA Cares – USA Cares is a national organization that is constantly seeking ways to help provide financial stability and provide advocacy assistance to military families, some of whom are in great need and facing a fiscal crisis. By volunteering, you can help coordinate local events, act as an ombudsman and participate as a “virtual” committee member. For information on how you can get involved with the organization, visit www.usacares. org 2) Sign up to become a volunteer with Challenge America – Chal-
lenge America provides support to wondered service men and women and their immediate family members by helping to connect them with local services and programs that can help improve their quality of life on a dayto-day basis. For information on how you can become a volunteer, visit www. challengeamerica.com 3) Send an e-mail message, handwritten letter or care package to a service member – The time it takes to put some personal thought into something as simple as an e-mail or a letter or a package with some friendly reminders of home will be worth it knowing the recipient is going to have a smile on his or her face for quite some
time. If you decide to pack up a care package, please remember to follow the U.S. Postal Service’s guidelines on sending mail to deployed service members so your items are received by the person you are sending it to and not returned because you didn’t follow the specific policies and procedures. 4) Locate a veteran in your neighborhood and do something unexpected and extraordinary – There are a wide variety of meaningful things you can do to show your appreciation, gratitude and support to veterans in your community. Whether it is offering to cut their grass, rake their leaves, shovel their walkway or take them out for a cup of coffee, you can do some-
thing special for a veteran you personally know or maybe someone you do not know very well. 5) Say thank you – Perhaps you are extremely busy both personally and professionally or may be a bit short financially to do anything of great significance for a veteran, but it doesn’t take very long and doesn’t cost anything to locate a veteran in your community, stop them, look him or her directly in the eye and say “thanks.” These men and women have contributed and sacrificed so much that a simple thank you is the least any of us could do to express our admiration, appreciation and respect.
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'Beyond The Mask' LOCAL RESIDENTS CONTRIBUTE TO PRODUCTION OF NEW ACTION-ADVENTURE FILM Special to the Star
It’s not every day a Chautauqua County resident makes it to the big screen. Even less often, three individuals with local ties contributing to the production of one movie. The film “Beyond the Mask” is a brand-new faith-based movie, directed by Aaron and Chad Burns of Burns Family Studios. The movie is described as “A Christian action-adventure romance film set during the international turmoil of the revolutionary war. Double crossed and on the run, an assassin for the British East India Company seeks to redeem his past by thwarting a plot against a young nation's hope for freedom.” Scheduled to show in theaters in Rochester, Buffalo, Orchard Park, Olean and Lakewood from April 6 to 16, the all the showing of the film are 100% community driven. Each theater has only one or two dates and times available, and tickets must be reserved on- line until a certain number is reached for each theater. South county resident Larry Crook has family that were involved in the production of ‘Beyond the Mask.’ “The local talent includes the Di- rector of Photography and Visual Effects Supervisor, Ethan Ledden; Assistant Camera and Visual Effects Artist, Ashley Ledden; Shiloh Crook, Costume Seamstress; and others in the costume department, set construction, and more,” said Mr. Crook. “Ashley and Shiloh are our daughters and Ethan is our son- in-law.” About Burns Family Studios Burns Family Studios happened when families with a passion for creative storytelling aimed to share the joy of Christ. Its first feature film, PEN- DRAGON: SWORD OF HIS FATHER, a historic epic, was set in the Dark Ages of Britain. Since its 2008 debut, PENDRAGON has been recognized at 15 film festivals, purchased by the world’s largest Christian TV network, distributed across North America, and dubbed by foreign distributors into Spanish, German and Portuguese. You’re making faith-and-family films to compete in the action-and-adventure genre. Is there a place for Christian action films? Burns: "Absolutely. Not only is there a 'place,' there’s a need for Christ-centered action adventure. Stories can touch hearts, and Christ can change lives. My goal, and the goal of Burns Family Studios, is to reach as many individuals, families and churches as we can with a message to quicken the spirit, fire the imagination and inspire the family. A well-made action film can take our stories to the widest possible audience." What do you hope audiences come away with from BEYOND THE MASK? Burns: "We want to reach young people with a message of hope and of finding their identity in Christ. And we wanted to make a product that directly focuses at that younger generation—an action adventure movie. That’s 'Beyond The Mask.'"
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Year In Review "OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY AREA WAS HOME TO SOME EXTRAORDINARY ATHLETES, TEAMS AND PERFORMANCES. I WAS FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO BE ABLE TO BRING THOSE STORIES TO YOU. HERE ARE SOME OF THE BEST (OR MY OWN PERSONAL FAVORITES) FROM THE PAST CALENDAR YEAR. THANK YOU FOR BEING A LOYAL READER." -STEFAN GESTWICKI, SPORTS EDITOR
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My 1-Month Water Challenge By Stefan Gestwicki Star Sports Editor
Teaching is hardly the profession to get into if you’re looking for awards and recognition. Yet last Wednesday morning at a Forestville Elementary School
After being honored at a school-wide assembly for winning the Touchdown For Teachers Award, presented by M&T Bank and the Buffalo Bills, Forestville Central School’s
I realize that we have two contributing writers for the Chautauqua Star that write about nothing but health and exercise. There’s no question that the following commentary is far more about health than sports, per se, but it’s a topic that I wanted to share. Seeing as how I have this fantastic forum to reach people, I’d be a fool to not use it. I’ll get back to writing about baseball, the Sabres or the Bills next week. For now, please enjoy hearing about my onemonth water challenge.
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By Stefan Gestwicki Star Sports Editor w/ contributions from the Buffalo Bills and M&T Bank
Buffalo Bills running back Fred Jackson fields questions from Scott Hazelton's second grade class at Forestville Central School. (Photo by Stefan Gestwicki)
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HAZELTON HONORED WITH AWARD, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 have a tremendous amount of responsibility as professional athletes and it’s something that I take very seriously. “Teachers don’t get the recognition they should,” Jackson continued. “As professional athletes, we get a lot of people that want to be like us. I think teachers are the real heroes. At the end of the day, they’re influencing young kids and their minds. They’re the reason a guy like myself is where I am. It’s important for kids to understand that at an early age.” Making the honors even more special is the fact that Hazelton is a Forestville man born and bred. He attended FCS and Forestville's Scott Hazelton is presented with a check as part of his winning the Touchdown for Teachers finds a special thrill in teaching award from M&T Bank and the Buffalo Bills. (Photo by Stefan Gestwicki) the next generation. “It’s really neat,” he admitted. simply buzzing with excitement, son, who addressed the entire Cans for Cancer, which has “When I started, some of the second-grade teacher Scott school in the gymnasium. helped raise thousands of dolHazelton received the honor of “It took a lot of work to get lars for those in need. Hazelton staff that taught me was still here. To come back and work a lifetime. has been described as a model where I am today,” Jackson with them as peers was amazHazelton was awarded M&T told the kids. “Without the help teacher and team player who continues to give his heart and ing. Our kindergarten teacher Bank’s Touchdown for Teachers of my teachers, I wouldn’t be was my kindergarten teacher. award. here. I want you guys to be sure soul to the students and families of the Forestville communities. That’s outstanding. To be to thank your teachers and let “I was definitely excited and raised here, go to school here, them know what they mean “This isn’t what I signed up humbled,” Hazelton said. “I come back and teach here — for,” Hazelton said of winning usually face community service, to you. When you get older, it’s come full circle. That really you’ll definitely realize just how the award. “It was to help othteaching, coaching, whatever does mean a lot.” important they are. They are ers and to change the lives of it may be with a mentality of the students. I think teaching “How am I going to help some- the most underrated people in the community. Thank you for has taught me a lot. I hope that one else?” For someone to look letting me be a part of this.” in turn I’ve taught a lot to the at me and say congratulations, it was almost shocking and “He’s one of my favorite players students. One of the best quotes I ever heard about teaching, embarrassing for me. I would because of his work ethic and and I think it stands true day in rather someone else get the his background coming from and day out, is the kids never sunshine and recognition.” a small Division III school,” care how much you know, but The seventh annual M&T Bank Hazelton added. “I think it says they know how much you care. a lot about him as a person and Touchdown for Teachers program a leader. Today you see a lot of That’s something that I’ve rehonored Hazelton among a negative press about profession- ally tried to emulate on a daily group of Western New York basis.” al athletes. When it comes to teachers named as finalists for Fred Jackson, he’s a professional Jackson himself has been hontheir outstanding service to their schools and communities. in every sense of the word. He’s ored for his community service a true role model.” and was honored to be part of Honorees were chosen based on their amount of involvement Hazelton received nominations the festivities. in the school or community, from fellow colleagues, former “(Community service) should be degree of positive impact on the students and parents. In addinumber one,” the Bills running school or community and their tion to being a second grade back stated. “I can remember demonstrated commitment to teacher, Hazelton serves as For- when I was seven or eight, we education. estville’s athletic director, editor had some of the Texas Rangof the district’s newsletter and is ers come through when I was Not only was Forestville Cena 17-year committee member of at school. I just remember how tral School presented with a the Parents as Reading Partners much that meant to me. I said if check for $2,000, but was also program. He is also involved in I ever got the chance to do that, treated to a visit from Buffalo organizations such as Bald for I’d talk to kids and influence Bills running back Fred JackBucks, Special Olympics and them in a positive manner. We
“As the 2015 school year comes to an end, today is a great opportunity to celebrate Scott Hazelton and his dedication to help the students of the Forestville community,” Bills Vice President of Business Development Erica Muhleman said. “The Bills and M&T Bank are honored to have this opportunity to celebrate Scott’s work along with so many quality educators in the Western New York community through this year-long Touchdown for Teachers program.” After the program in the gymnasium, Hazelton’s second grade class was treated to a special visit from Jackson where the students were able to ask questions, take pictures and get autographs. “It lived up to its billing,” Hazelton said of the festivities. “The kids were excited. The parents that were volunteering at Field Day were excited. It was a great day. I’m sure our students and staff will never forget it.”
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Kickball Tournament Helps Fight Prader-Willi Syndrome
smile on their face as they played in this unique tournament. Star Sports Editor “Kickball was my husband’s idea,” Matesevac noted. “He’s been wantThe scene at Silver Creek Central ing to do something that’s different School on a beautiful Sunday afternoon and fun. He was collaborating with was truly one to behold. Well over 100 another family in South Carolina. She people of all ages gathered to take part took it and ran with it and did her own in the first One Small Kick Kickball kickball tournament. We went up and Tournament to raise money for the supported that. We got a feel for how it fight against Prader-Willi Syndrome. ran. That’s what he’s been wanting to “It’s a cause near and dear to our do for years is a kickball tournament. hearts,” tournament organizer Lisa “Runs (like 5k’s) are good, but they Matesevac said. “My son has Pradersometimes exclude the kids,” she conWilli Syndrome. It’s a really rare syntinued. “This really gives the chance drome. It affects one in 15,000 people. for anyone of all ages to play and parVery few people know about it or have ticipate. With Prader-Willi Syndrome experienced being around someone it’s very important that they get out and with it. exercise. They have a very low me“This has been an amazing year for re- tabolism. Most of them have to live on search,” she continued. “There are five about 800 calories a day just to mainclinical trials going on that we’re very tain a healthy weight. So exercise is a hopeful about. One of those my son critical component for keeping them in was able to participate in at the Univer- healthy shape.” sity of Florida. He was one of 12 people In addition to the kickball itself, the at that university doing a clinical drug event featured a bounce house, a trial. It was outstanding. The results kickball sale that got people into a $100 were beyond our expectations.” raffle and a host of prizes on the raffle The tournament featured 11 teams table. with over 130 players. Those players “We have a $100 Wal Mart gift certifiranged from children of about six or cate,” Matesevac added. “We have an seven all the way up to their parents American Girl doll. We have baskets and grandparents. Everyone had a that family and friends have put toBy Stefan Gestwicki
gether and donated. We really got a lot of support.” All of the money raised from the tournament goes to the Foundation for Prader-Willi Research (FPWR). “We’re so excited to see how many people have come out to support this
I J t o r p (Photo by Stefan Gestwicki) d event,” Matesevac concluded. “We’d A love to make this an annual event. We d thought this was going to be a small I event to start with. We’ve been over- h whelmed with the outpouring of sup- p port. That makes us all the more en- G ergized to do this again next year and p build on our success from this year.” i n s y T f f
Score This!!! Holds Annual Triathlon On Shores Of Lake Erie race always leads off from the water. It’s fun to see everyone hit the water first thing in the morning. It’s Star Sports Editor just one of those things you can’t control. The folks at Score This!!! did a fine job of adapting and it didn’t Hundreds of athletes and spectators gathered at look like it dampened anyone’s spirits.” Wright Park in Dunkirk on Sunday morning for The event was broken down into a variety of different Tri Dunkirk, the annual triathlon hosted by Score options for athletes. There was an aquabike, which This!!!. normally would have been swimming 1.5 kilometers “It’s a tremendous event,” Dunkirk mayor A.J. Dolce and cycling 40k. There was a duathlon, which was said after welcoming everyone to the area. “A lot of running 5k, cycling 20k and running another 5k. these people are from out of town and they brought There was an intermediate triathlon (1.5k swim, 40k their families here. It’s a great sight to see the setup cycling, 10k run) as well as a short triathlon (.75k down here. We love having them.” swim, 20k bike, 5k run). There was even a kids triathlon with the distances varying depending on age. A traditional triathlon consists of three phases — swimming, cycling and running. Sadly, the e. coli What may have surprised some people was the varilevels in the lake were deemed too high to hold the ety of people participating. When most people think swimming portion. It’s a condition caused by wind of a triathlete, they probably imagine the picture of direction, rain runoff or other factors and can’t really peak physical condition. Yet there were people of all be helped. ages, shapes and sizes — proving that anyone can “It’s definitely disappointing,” Dolce noted. “The By Stefan Gestwicki
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Second Annual ‘Putts For Mutts’ at Pinehurst Supports NCCR The two-person, 18-hole scramble brought out 50 golfStar Sports Editor ers to support the volunteerrun, non-profit organization The Northern Chautauqua which rescues dogs in need Canine Rescue of Westfield throughout Chautauqua held its second Putts For County and beyond. Mutts golf tournament at “The two-person format is Pinehurst Golf Club on Satfun and different,” Newman urday. added. “It you can’t get a “It was very successful last foursome you can just get one year so we decided to do it other friend and come golf. again,” tournament chair and We have a lot of co-ed teams NCCR volunteer Kristine this year. There are prizes Newman said. “Pinehurst re- for winning teams — male, ally helped us out again.” female and co-ed — along By Stefan Gestwicki
with longest putt, closest to the pin and a contest to get on the green on No. 4.” The amount of donations the tournament received for its raffle and prizes was overwhelming. There were tables just filled with goodies that were donated from local businesses and individuals. “Without the community support, this couldn’t happen,” Newman noted. “We received so much support from particularly Westfield, but also Irving, Olean, Chau-
tauqua Marina, Chautauqua Institution and numerous greenhouses. Everyone gets inundated with requests, but they still stepped up. We really thank everyone that donated.” The Northern Chautauqua Canine Rescue is always looking for more volunteers, whether dog walkers or maintenance workers. Individuals can “sponsor” a dog for just $10/month with that donation being recognized on the organization’s website and in
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It was near the end of June when I read a fantastic article on the benefits of drinking water. I’ve read many times about professional athletes that drink nothing but water. Admittedly, I never really drank water before that. I just didn’t like it. I stay hydrated by drinking plenty of tea, juice and Gatorade/Powerade. The problem with those drinks is sugar. Now I’m no nutritionist, but I’m pretty sure that sugar is bad for you. Sugar substitutes? They’re arguably worse for you, but that’s a topic for another day. My Gatorade habit was getting a little bit out of control. I was polishing off at least one of those bad boys each day. On days that I golfed or did yard work, I’d drink two. Our recycling bin at home is simply overflowing with empty Gatorade bottles. I had already cut way back on coffee, but that is definitely another vice of mine. I was easily drinking two cups a day about six months ago. I was able to cut back to about 4-5 cups per week, but seeing as how I always put a sugar packet in my java,
that’s still a lot of unnecessary sugar. So after reading this article and analyzing just how much sugar I was putting into my body on a daily basis, I decided to undertake a one-month water challenge. Starting on July 1 and going to July 31 (only a few more days!), I was going to drink nothing but water. I wasn’t trying to lose weight or anything like that. I just wanted to be healthier. It might not sound like a hard thing to do, but for someone who never drank just plain water anyway, this has been brutally difficult. I love my coffee and tea. I’m not sure I could have done this in a colder month. At least the warm weather slightly quelled my need for a warm beverage. The first thing that I heard from people was that I’d get horrible caffeine headaches. Do you know how many headaches I’ve had this month? Zero. Not a one. That leads me to my first major benefit I’ve seen in my water-drinking experiment. Since I was a kid, I’ve suffered from migraines. To anyone who has never had
its advertising. There’s also a dog buddy program where you can spend time with a specific dog every week. “We’re doing some renovations,” Newman said. “As always, summertime is a lot of mowing and maintenance. Volunteers are our biggest asset and our biggest need.” More information on NCCR can be found at www.caninerescue.org. You can also follow NCCR on Facebook under “Northern Chautauqua Canine Rescue, Inc.”
Now I always have a cold one in the fridge. When I empty one, I fill it up and switch it out with an ice cold one. It’s been great. And I don’t even have to spend money on bottled water from the grocery store. Another thing that has helped me stay on track is that my wife is also joining me in the water club. She’s keeping milk in her diet, but I can’t fault her there. She’s not a big coffee drinker, but pop is her vice. She’s been able to migraines, it’s impossible day. Really, I feel fantasavoid temptation (allegedto explain the difference tic. I was worried that I between that a normal would be dragging every ly) even when she went out of town for the weekend headache. Let’s just say day without my mornthat I’ve spent nights cry- ing coffee, but that hasn’t with her friends. Mind over body. It’s not easy. ing on the bathroom floor been the case at all. because I was in so much I should say that one The benefits I wrote about pain. Yeah, migraines are thing that has really earlier have been entirely no joke. subjective. It could be helped me from straying entirely a coincidence that Yet again, I’ve had exactly off of my aquatic path I haven’t had a headache. zero headaches, migraines is my purchase of a few But there are plenty of or otherwise this month. nice water bottles. I had scientific facts that back I can’t say scientifically a $10 birthday coupon up my claim that drinkif this is directly related for Olympia Sports and ing water is great for your to drinking water, but if picked up a water bottle nothing else, it’s been an with a little mister built in. body. incredibly happy coinciIt’s so amazing for cycling As per webmd.com, dence. and golf when you need a drinking water helps maintain the balance of Another benefit that I can little cool-down. Just hit yourself with a little mist. body fluids, which aids in no way back up with The water bottle is also in digestion, absorption, scientific facts is that I’ve circulation, transportation been sleeping much better insulated and stays nice at night and therefore had and cold. I liked my bottle of nutrients, maintainso much that I went back ing body temperature more energy during the and bought two more.
and more. Again, I’m no physician, but those sound like important bodily functions. Water isn’t a magic weight-loss ingredient, but drinking water can fool your body into thinking it’s full. This will help control caloric intake. In fact, simply replacing that bottle of pop you’re having with dinner with a water bottle can have a huge impact. Water also helps energize muscles, keeps skin looking good, keeps your kidneys healthy and helps maintain normal bowel functions. That might sound gross, but it’s also necessary to your body’s health. I’m really looking forward to a cup of coffee on August 1, but I’m definitely going to continue to drink mostly water. I’m going to cut pop out of my diet entirely. That stuff is virtually poison. I might even attempt black coffee. I’ve never actually tried it before, but if I like it, that would certainly help reduce my sugar intake. My wife and I have also started exercising together. Perhaps that’s a topic for another day.
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Jamestown Community College's Reed Reaches Milestone ness, however. Shooting a basketball is a skill that needs to be fine tuned like Star Sports Editor few others in sports. So how exactly did Reed become such an on-court assasElle Reed had a reputation for being a sin? lethally effective scorer when she came “Actually this is a funny story,” Reed out of Sherman High School. When said with a laugh. “When I was youngshe decided to stay local and join the er, my shot was terrible. It was so bad. I women’s basketball team at Jamescouldn’t make anything. Then my dad town Community College, head coach helped me fix my shot. He tweaked my George Sisson couldn’t have been hap- mechanics and that’s how I got better pier. at shooting at a young age. We have a “It only took me one game of scouting basketball court in our backyard, so we her to see that I’d love to have her on were always out there in the summer. I my team,” Sisson said of Reed. “She have an older brother that I could play can flat out fill it up. I knew about her against. He never took it easy on me, when I first got here. She was in 10th either.” or 11th grade and already everyone Of course, Reed also had the benefit of was talking about Reed. We were very playing for legendary Sherman coach fortunate that she decided to become a Mel Swanson, who coincidentally Jayhawk.” was just enshrined in the Chautauqua Less than two years later, Reed has for- Sports Hall of Fame the same weekend ever cemented her place in JCC history that Reed was honored for her accomby reaching the 1,000-point milestone. plishment. “That’s a lot of points,” Reed admitted. “(Coach Swanson) is a great guy and “That was my first thought.” a great coach,” Reed said. “I was a manager for him in sixth grade and An athlete doesn’t just luck into greatBy Stefan Gestwicki
Jamestown Community College women’s basketball star Elle Reed was honored for reaching the 1,000 career points milestone. Here she’s pictured with JCC head coach George Sisson (left) and athletic director Keith Martin (right). (Photo courtesy of JCC)
that’s when I really started to love the game. He would let us shoot on the side during practices and I always thought that was so much fun.” Reed played point guard in high
TRI-DUNKIRK, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 complete a triathlon if they have the drive. “I’m just trying different things in my life,” Fredonia native Jennifer Conti shared. “Between this and the Mud Run and a half-marathon next year, I’m hoping to grow and push my boundaries.” According the its website, Score This!!! “specializes in produciing, managing and timing running and multisport events. The principals of the organization have experience organizing multisport events since 1997 and running events since 1993.” The setup down at Wright Park was a sight to see, from the inflatable finish arch to the transition area filled with racing bikes. Score This!!! truly knows how to hold an event. Here are some of the results from the various events at the Tri Dunkirk: AQUABIKE Top male finishers: Brian Bibler, Williamsville, NY (1:11:23); James Herbert, Eden, NY (1:13:04); David Hens, Lakeview, NY (1:19.02). Top female finishers: Mary Eggers, Henrietta, NY (1:12:14); Kelly Lyon, Amherst, NY (1:14:50); Melanie Godown, Walworth, NY (1:24.59). DUATHLON Top male finishers: Fletcher Codd, Niagara Falls, NY
(1:22:05); Dave Clark, Wilson, NY (1:25:15); Warren Elvers, Jr., Getzville, NY (1:26:54). Top female finishers: Kimberly Vona, Sloan, NY (1:26:59); Fran McCarthy, Clarence Center, NY (1:45:57); Kara Baker, Lockport, NY (1:47:51). INTERMEDIATE TRIATHLON
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Top male finishers: Mathew McClellan, Saegertown, PA (1:43:22); Dan Pierce, Erie, PA (1:47:24); Erick Pierce, Oakland, CA (1:50:28). Top females finishers: Gillian Tierney, Churchville, NY (2:08:00); Darlene Schweikert, Springville, NY (2:13:56); Nicole Bennett, Buffalo, NY (2:15:51). SHORT TRIATHLON Top male finishers: Curt Eggers, Henrietta, NY (1:02:56); Kevin Smith, Clarence Center, NY (1:05:29); Steve Switek, West Seneca, NY (1:05:36). Top female finishers: Nicolina Pierce, Erie, PA (1:12:23); Melinda Lawson-Crabtree, Frewsburg, NY (1:13:38); Jessica Diloreto, Erie, PA (1:13:46). There were multiple triathlon clubs in attendance, such as the Buffalo Triathlon Club. There were also individuals from all over the country, with Arizona, Pennsylvania, Ontario, California and Texas being represented. There were also a number of Chautauqua County residents from Dunkirk, Fredonia, Forestville, Jamestown, Silver Creek, Frewsburg and South Dayton. “It’s awesome,” Conti added. “I love that no matter where I move I can come home and do this.” More information on the Tri Dunkirk and Score This!!! can be found at score-this.com or by liking the Facebook page, “Score This”.
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GOLF ETIQUETTE: WE COULD ALL USE A REFRESHER COURSE (TWO PARTS) By Stefan Gestwicki Star Sports Editor
It’s often said that golf is a gentleman’s game. I’m more apt to call it a frustratingly difficult, intensely enjoyable, occasionally rewarding, wonderfully competitive game — but to each their own. Let’s stick with that “gentleman’s game” theme for a minute. When Average Joe goes out to play nine or 18 holes on a Sunday afternoon, there isn’t a referee watching over their shoulder. There’s no one carrying a rulebook and enforcing every minor detail of the game. There are plenty of actual rules that probably get broken during a round. But perhaps more importantly, there are almost assuredly some unwritten rules that get broken.
That golf etiquette is what I want to talk about. Without having much direction as I head into this, I’m going to say that this is going to be a twopart piece because there’s a lot of ground to cover. I asked golf professionals, golf course owners and just your average golfers for input on this article. What do you see or hear out on the golf course that really shouldn’t happen? The response was pretty overwhelming. There are so many things that people simply either don’t know or straight up ignore. Neither of these situations is okay. If everyone on the course follows proper etiquette, there’s a much greater chance that everyone has a more enjoyable experience and the course stays beautiful. With so much to cover, I’m not sure where to start. But I’m
going to start with one of the more obvious, yet certainly the most important aspect of etiquette — safety. SAFETY — Courses can get awfully crowded during peak hours at a golf course. With all of those clubs being swung and golf balls flying through the air, let’s take a minute to make sure we’re being safe. - If you hit a ball that veers towards another group, even if you think it’s probably safe, please shout a warning. The obvious word is “fore.” I’ve even taken to yelling “fore left” or “fore right” just for added clarity. Yes, shouting can be distracting for another player that might be hitting somewhere else on the course, but safety should always be the No. 1 concern. - You should always wait for the group in front of you to be
a safe distance ahead before hitting. Yes, a slow group can be incredibly frustrating. But hitting a ball over their heads is never the answer. - It’s hard to imagine someone not doing this, but always make sure no one is standing close by when taking a stroke or practice swing. That includes people that might get hit with debris such as pebbles or twigs from a swing. PACE OF PLAY — This has been one of the hot topics in the game today. Slow play is believed to be one of the culprits for dwindling numbers in this great game. - Prepare to hit your shot while your playing partner is taking their shot. If that means getting dropped off at your ball while they take the cart across the fairway, take two or three clubs with you. There should
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“After someone grabs a rebound I would find myself lingering around waiting for the outlet pass,” Reed said of the transition from point to shooting guard. “Everyone would be yelling for me to run down the floor. It was definitely different. There are certain parts of the floor that are kind of the point guard’s and parts that are the shoot guard’s. It was a transition, for sure.” “I’ve told her since the day that I recruited her, that this is how I coach shooters,” Sisson added. “I coach shooters on shot selection. I don’t coach shooters on misses and makes. I told her if you’re open, squared up and balanced, shoot the ball. If you go 0-for-4, you have to keep in your mind that you were 4-for-4 because you took good shots. That’s important. She has that skill. Some kids aren’t that mentally tough.” Though to get to 1,000 points in less than two years, there weren’t a whole lot of 0-for-4 nights. “I’ve had lots of kids that shot the ball like they thought they were a 1,000-point scorer,” Sisson noted. “But I’ve had very few with Elle’s ability to finish. She just has that ability to put the ball in the basket. Actually I’d like to take a look at her shooting percentages. I think she might actually shoot the ball
better from three than from two.” Whether Reed’s career point total is a JCC record is a source of some debate. “Unfortunately we don’t know,” Sisson said. “(Athletic Director) Keith Martin took over 14 years ago. The highest he had in that time was 760 by Toni Jones. But before him, there’s really no record of the stats. They claim there was some girl back in 1976 that averaged something like 40 points per game. But you don’t know.” As the points and wins pile up (and JCC is currently rolling along at 21-5), Reed remains one of the most well-rounded individuals you’ll ever meet. “She’s a great student,” Sisson explained. “She had a 4.0 in the Fall semester. I think she carries a 3.9. She’s taking all science and labs. That’s hard to do when you’re not playing sports. Not only that, but she’s in the volunteer fire department out there. And she’s doing EMT work on top of that. She doesn’t get cheated on doing chores, either. There are days when she has to go feed the calves before she catches the team bus. “And don’t let that smile fool you,” Sisson continued. “She’s as competitive as they come and she just wants to win. The whole Reed family is a competitive
never be three guys sitting in their carts watching the fourth player take their shot. - “Unless you’re playing in formal competition, there’s nothing wrong with teeing off when ready, regardless of who has the honors from the pervious hole.” — Paul Agone, golf professional, Gowanda Country Club. - “The golf course is not a practice range. Thinking about your shot and rehearsing it 15 times will not magically make your ball go where you want it. Calculate your distance, analyze the shot, pick your club, pull the trigger, repeat.” — Brad Smith, PGA Head Golf Professional, Shorewood Country Club. - “Record scores on the next tee, not next to the green of the
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group. It’s bred into her. Some people have the skills, but don’t want it badly enough. Elle is the total package.” The milestone points occurred during a game against Niagara, but Reed has poured in 89 more since then. She’ll likely go over 1,100 in JCC’s next game and with playoffs on the horizon, there’s a legitimate shot that Reed reaches 1,200 or even 1,300 for her twoyear career. “I’m just so excited for Elle,” Sisson concluded. “It’s a culmination of a lot of years of hard work. I didn’t change anything with her. I just gave her the confidence to continue to shoot it. I didn’t drill her on bad days. I didn’t make her wonder about her place in the system. She’s come a long ways in developing the ability to score in different ways.” Losing Reed’s production next year will be a major loss, but teammate and starting point guard Alex Sullivan has a solution. “Sully jokes with me that she’s going to recruit a point guard so she can move over to the two guard,” Sisson said with a smile. “She likes that position in my system, I guess.” System or not, there’s only one Elle Reed.
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GOLF ETIQUETTE, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 23 hole just played, so the group behind you can hit.” — Dwayne Randall, Director of Golf, Peek’n Peak Resort. - If you’re ready to hit, but your partner is away, hit your ball. This is especially true on the green. Instead of marking off that three-foot putt, just finish out, grab the flagstick and let your partners finish up. - If you’re a slower or larger group than the group behind you, offer to let them play through. This is only necessary if the group ahead of you is playing faster than you, too. Letting a group play through only to be stuck again can be counter-productive. - If you have a tee time, honor that tee time. Show up early so you can get your practice in and be ready to tee off when it’s your turn. Courses make tee times for a reason. Being even a few minutes late can really jam up the schedule. - “Play the correct tees for your skill level. A 20-handicap player should never play the back tees.” — Matt Elam (my brother-in-law and a very good golfer). - Decide on a max score per hole. My group never takes anything more than a quad-bogey. This takes away the seemingly inevitable hole where nothing goes right and shot after shot ends up in the cabbage. If one person takes 12 shots, there’s a pretty good chance you’ll hold up another group. - “Slow play is always going to be an issue. Why? Because golfers need to understand when it’s their turn. It’s not impolite or against etiquette to walk ahead of your playing partners as long as you are not in line with the direction they are aiming. Play fast, tee it forward and socialize over a beverage after the round.” — Ryan Swanson, owner, Pinehurst Golf Club. - Is there anything more frustrating than getting stuck behind a group that looks for lost balls for five minutes ever hole? Golf balls get lost. It’s a fact of the game. If you can’t find it within a minute or two, take a drop and keep playing. - “Golf balls are not made of gold; although golf balls are not cheap, they also don’t require a loan to purchase. If your ball is lost, it is simply that. If you think your ball has even the slightest chance of being lost, hit a provisional ball.” — Smith. - “Take 25 practice swings only to hit it 50 feet and repeat.” — My friend Al, clearly being a wise guy. (Part 2) This week I want to talk about proper course care as well as some general consideration tips. COURSE CARE — It’s important to remember that most courses (especially here in Western New York) are simply family-owned businesses. They’ve invested their time, money and lives to providing a beautiful place for us to play golf. Let’s respect that by taking care of the course. Not only that, but don’t we all want the course to be in tip-top shape when we play it? Let’s keep it that way for the next group of golfers. - Repair your divots, people. It takes five seconds to
pick up your chuck of grass and dirt and put it back where it came from. Give that turf a little press with your foot and you’re good to go. Some courses provide a seed mix in case you really explode your divot. Simply pour a little bit of the mix in the hole and you’re on your way. It’s amazing how many people don’t do this, despite how easy it really is. - Also fix your ball marks on the green. There are special tools for this, but you can also use a spare tee pretty effectively. It’s hard to describe the right technique to do this, but it’s almost counter intuitive. You want to push inwards, not upwards. If you get in under the ball mark and push up, you’re going to rip the roots of the grass, killing it and leaving brown spots on the green. This goes for spike marks on the green, too. Nobody likes when their putt rolls over a random bump and takes the ball off its course. - If the clubhouse attendant tells you it’s cart path only or to use the 90-degree rule, please adhere to that. If the fairways are wet, a golf cart can tear those suckers up very quickly. These rules weren’t put in place to take away from your enjoyment of the game. The guy that gives you the key isn’t snickering behind your back. These rules are to keep the course looking its best. - Bring the rake with you into the sand trap and use it when you’re done hitting your shot. Also, when entering the bunker, do so at the lowest point. Avoid walking on the steep face of the bunker. Rake the area you played from as well as any footprints left in the sand. - There’s no excuse for littering anywhere, but especially not on the golf course. This includes cigarette and cigar butts. There are designated places to dispose of such things. No one wants to have their home course become an ashtray. PLAYER CONSIDERATION — This was discussed in regards to safety, but again, you’re not the only person out trying to enjoy a round of golf. Be considerate of other players. - Golf can be frustrating, yes, but try to keep profanity at a minimum or at least not loud enough for the golfers on the next hole to hear you. First off, it’s distracting whenever you hear a shout, etc. but also keep in mind that there are often families golfing together. Other outbursts of frustration such as club throwing are also unacceptable. - Music, really? When I was playing down in North Carolina in February, the twosome ahead of us was blaring music from their phones in their cart. We could hear it 400 yards away. If it was Talking Heads or Depeche Mode or something I could understand, but com’on. No that’s not true. Nothing like that is acceptable unless you’re playing in some crazy tournament (see, Cassadaga Country Club). Even then, you should make sure it’s okay with the nearby groups. - Dress like you belong on a golf course. Not every course is going to require a collared shirt and slacks, but showing up in flip flops and an old Michael Jordan jersey is disrespectful to the game. This is a
perfect example of something that’s technically legal, but shouldn’t be done, even on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Respect yourself and respect the game. - Be quiet when another player is hitting their ball. This obviously includes golfers in your own group, but other groups as well. If you see a player about to hit their ball, stop your cart and your conversation. You’d want people to keep quiet during your shot, so do the same for others. - Be mindful of where you’re standing. No, you might not technically be in a player’s backswing, but your presence is assuredly felt. How hard is it to take a few steps back? This includes your shadow (and this is one I constantly find myself guilty of). If your shadow is either on another player’s ball or in the line of their putt, there’s a good chance that’s going to mess with their read. Simply move (though not during their swing) so both you and your shadow are out of the way. MISCELLANEOUS — There are just some traditions that you don’t break. - In true gentleman fashion, after the round is over, remove your hat, shake hands with the players in your group and thank them for their company. Graciously congratulating the winner is a sign of a good sport. - If you are (and you should) stop in for drinks after a round, offer to buy. It’s a gesture that will cost you a few bucks, true, but will surely be appreciated and add to the experience for your golfing partners. - This isn’t an unwritten rule (because it is the rule), but don’t break the rules. As a golfer, you have a responsibility to know the rules. Follow them as best you can. Personally, I don’t *always* play it as it lies. If I’m on some roots, for example, I’ll move my ball a few inches so I don’t risk damaging my club. We’re not professionals, so there’s room for compromise, but how rewarding would it be to cheat your way to a career-best score? There it is, folks. I think it’s a pretty good jumping-off point as far as golf etiquette goes. Follow these hints and it’s entirely likely that you, your group and all the other groups on the course will more thoroughly enjoy their round. Golf is great. Go get some.
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1-Ball WIFFLE Ball Tournament For TC One To Remember playing and watching exciting WIFFLE ball action. “This is the one we’re going to be talking about years from now,” Carroll Town Park was the site of Lindquist added. “I sent a fun Faceboth all-day fun and all-day rain last book message out last night that said, Saturday. ‘bring your rain boots and a rowboat The two came together thanks to the if you want. We’re playing rain or Third Annual 1-Ball WIFFLEBALL shine.’” Tournament for Testicular Cancer. “We’ll remember this one for sure,” “It’s been awesome,” tournament participant Sam Zembardo echoed. chairman and testicular cancer sur“We’re not going to let the rain keep vivor Ben Lindquist said. “It’s really us down.” getting to the point where I want it to While summer is filled with softball be. It’s raising awareness, most impor- and golf tournaments that raise montantly. People are talking about this ey for various charities, the uniquetournament year-round. I see people ness of a WIFFLE ball tournament is wearing their tournament t-shirts. It’s quite a draw. In fact, players from as all for a good cause. It gets people to far away as Texas and Florida made talk about testicular cancer, which is the trip back to Western New York a disease that kills more people than solely for this event. it should because it’s not discussed.” “I had to come home to play,” Steve The tournament featured 24 teams Maisto of Texas said. “We played spread evenly across the competitive last year and that’s what brought me division and the “We’re Here For back. This is a great time.” The Party” division. Each team was guaranteed three games with the top “I came home to play in the tournasix teams from each division advanc- ment,” Mike Merenick of Florida agreed. “I haven’t seen my friends ing to the playoffs. in eight months or so and this is a Making this year’s tournament perfect reason to come home and see memorable was the fact that the rain them, have some fun and support a simply never let up. Tents were set up good cause.” lining all of the six fields where playThe tournament also brings together ers and spectators attempted to stay fellow cancer survivors, such as Jamie dry. Amazingly, the weather didn’t Zaranek. damper anyone’s spirit. Everyone was laughing and having a great time “I think this tournament is great,” Zaranek said. “Testicular cancer is one of the ones you don’t hear about a lot. It’s funny because last year was one of the hottest days of the year and this year it’s pouring. But when you survive cancer, every day is a good day. Everybody is having fun rain or shine.” In the past, money raised from the tournament was donated to the Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation. This year, Lindquist has something else in mind. “I’m in the process of making 1 Ball Tournament for TC its own nonprofit organization,” he explained. “We’re going to take the money we raise today and in the future and give it to other organizations or directly to people in need — if someone is off of work for treatment, people like that. (Photo by Stefan Gestwicki) By Stefan Gestwicki Star Sports Editor
Shelby Carlson jumps into the arms of teammate C.J. Berrara after hitting a grand slam during the 1 Ball WIFFLE Ball Tournament For Testicular Cancer. (Photo by Stefan Gestwicki)
We’ll give money to TCAF again. Then there’s WIngs Of Hope. They own airplanes and fly cancer patients all around the country for treatment. We’re going to send money to Wings Of Hope this year.” In addition to the actual WIFFLE ball being played, the event also featured some exciting raffles and prizes. Artwork autographed by New York Mets legends Dwight Gooden and Howard Johnson, a Alexander Steen autographed St. Louis Blues jersey, a Robert Woods autographed football cleat and a Nikita Zadorov autographed Buffalo Sabres yearbook were among the many spoils. “There are a lot of sponsors to thank for making this possible,” Lindquist continued. “Andy Robinson Insurance is our championship field sponsor. Our other field sponsors are JB Liquor Store, The Kendall Club, PBA, Jock Jock, Certo Brothers, Western New York Urology and Western New York Cancer Care.” Another reason the tournament has
been so successful for three years running is the park itself. “The Town of Carroll and the town park here are fabulous,” Lindquist added. “There’s no charge for the field. They mow the fields. They make the grass playable every year. It’s always in the best condition it can be for us. It’s amazing.” The tournament is locked in to be held the Saturday after Father’s Day every year. This allows people to mark their calendars a year in advance to be a part of this unique, exciting and valuable community event. “I thank everybody for coming out today and battling the weather,” Lindquist concluded. “Everybody is in good spirits and having a good time. Everybody is here for the right reason. I hope to see everybody here again next year.”
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FRED JACKSON VISITS FORESTVILLE, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 Scott Hazelton took his secondgraders back to the classroom, where they were treated with a special visit from Bills running back Fred Jackson. The students asked Jackson questions regarding his own childhood, his first memories of Buffalo and more. The students’ faces lit up with nearly every one of Jackson’s responses. The following is Jackson’s conversation with Hazelton’s second grade class, edited slightly for clarity. Scott Hazelton: What does it take to be a good leader? Fred Jackson: In my opinion, a good leader is someone that puts the benefits of the people around them ahead of their own. In the profession I’m in, we have to make the best decisions for the team. Some of the things I see on an everyday basis is where we are going to practice. We have guys that don’t like to practice outside in the snow. And I’m one of them. If we’re going to play a game in bad weather, then we need to practice in it. I need to put my feelings aside and do what is best for the team. I think that it takes leaders to make tough choices like that. If you can do
that, it allows you to be a great leader. Student 1: Who was your favorite teacher and why? FJ: There are still teachers that I’m in contact with today. One of my favorite teachers of all time is Lisa Barnett. She was my sociology teacher in college. I still talk to her to this day because she was one of the most influential people in my life. Before I played football I ahd to get an education and live off my degree. With out my degree I would have been stuck unable to take care of my wife. (Ms. Barnett) helped me get through college, get that degree and put that degree to use right when I graduated college. Student 2: What was your favorite subject in school? FJ: This is where you expect a guy like me to say P.E. or something like that. I did love P.E., but my favorite subject was actually English. One of the things we used to do in class was read books out loud. I’m a big fictional guy. I love stories that are made up about monsters or whatever it may be. I used to love doing that. We did that three or four times a week where we’d read out loud a novel. That was one of
Buffalo Bills running back Fred Jackson poses for a picture with Scott Hazelton and his Forestville Central School second grade class. (Photo by Stefan Gestwicki)
the things I looked forward to every morning going to school. Student 3: How old were you when you started playing football? FJ: How old are you now? Student 3: Seven. FJ: That’s how old I was. I was seven years old. I’m 34 now, so imagine how long I’ve been playing football. I have a twin brother; some people don’t know that. We were inside and my mom was like “you guys are crazy. We need to get you outside.” My mom was actually one of my first coaches. She took us to go play football and I’ve been loving it ever since. Student 4: When you were growing up, who was your favorite football team? FJ: When I was growing up, my favorite team was the Dallas Cowboys. Everyone has their favorite team and growing up I was a big Cowboys fans. My mom and dad were both big Cowboys fans. I had to explain that to Coach Levy when he brought me in as the GM that I rooted against him in two Super Bowls. But I was a big Cowboys fan and that’s why I wear No. 22, because I was a big Emmitt Smith fan growing up. Student 5: When you first came to Buffalo, what did you think about the snow? FJ: When I first got here, it was in 2006 (which prompted nearly everyone in the class to say “I was born in 2006). In October we had a weird snowstorm that dumped four feet of snow on us in one night. I remember looking at my wife and saying “I don’t know how much more of this we can take.” We get snow in Iowa, but it was nothing like the snow we got in Buffalo. It was fun though. It was the first time I had seen snow that I could jump into. Student 6: Who is your favorite superhero and why? FJ: I’ve got a good visual for that one. (Lifts up Bills jersey
Buffalo Bills running back Fred Jackson shows off his new Forestville Hornets jersey he received from Scott Hazelton's second grade class. (Photo by Stefan Gestwicki)
to reveal Incredible Hulk tee shirt). That was my favorite superhero growing up and he still is my favorite. I like Hulk because he’s one of the guys you call on to do the heavy lifting because he’s so strong. That’s just what I think of myself on the team, a guy you can call on to do the heavy lifting. Student 7: What is your favorite food? FJ: I like a lot of food. My favorite would be nachos with a lot of meat and cheese. Nachos are awesome, aren’t they? They’re the greatest food ever invented. Student 8: How did you come up with your touchdown celebration? FJ: You know what? My son actually came up with my touchdown celebration. In our basement we have football games we play against each other. It’s me and his sisters against him and his mom. We usually win, don’t tell him I said that. He scored a touchdown and did it and said you should do that next time you score a touchdown. I’ve been doing it ever since. He called it the InFredible Hulk because he knows how much I love the Hulk.
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Student 9: What is your favorite TV show? FJ: You know, even though I’m 34, I still watch cartoons every day. Some of my favorite cartoons are Teen Titans Go!, Clarence, Uncle Grandpa. I love all of those cartoons. I watch them all the time. Cartoon Network is my favorite channel to watch because of all of those cartoons. Student 10: What is the best advice anyone has given you? FJ: It actually came from my mom. Like I said, my mom was one of my first football coaches. After I started playing I realized I really like doing this. I wanted to play for the Cowboys when I got older. Luckily that didn’t happen. Student (who admitted his father is a Cowboys fan): Why? FJ: Because I get to play for the Bills, of course. My mom told me if you want to do it and you believe you can do it, then chase that dream. Give everything you have to it. If you do that, you’ll be happy with the outcome no matter what it is. CONTINUED ON PG 27
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(Note: At this point, Jackson was presented with some gifts from the class, including some snacks and a Forestville jersey with Jackson’s No. 22 on the back.) Student 11: What inspires you to be the best? FJ: One of the things that inspires me to be the best is my son Braden, who is eight and just finished second grade. He looks up to me in everything that I do. I want to make sure I’m the best example for him that I can be. I try to play really well so he’s proud of what I do. Braden’s the oldest and then I have three daughters Kaylynn, Jaden and Mason. They all look up to me as well. My kids really inspire me and make me want to do well. Student 12: Do you have a hobby? If so, what is it?
FJ: My hobby is sports. We played in this indoor soccer league to get some extra cardio in and we actually won the championship. That was pretty sweet. My wife played soccer in college so that’s something we wanted to do together. We got a chance to do that. I do a lot of things with my kids. We bowl. We play mini golf. Anything sports related, I like to do it. Student 13: What has been your most memorable football moment? FJ: They’re all so special. But the most memorable would be the very first time we won a football game and I got to bring my son out of the stands and we ran off the field together through the tunnel. That was one of the sweetest things I’ve ever gotten to do. I know for him it was really special,
too. Student 14: What is your favorite sport to watch other than football? FJ: Right now, it’s soccer. Like I said, I just played a little bit. The women’s World Cup is going on right now. I’m watching that. I actually know some of the ladies that are competing right now. So it makes it fun to watch them. Hazelton: For those of you who don’t know, when Mr. Jackson went to college, he went to a pretty small college. So he knows what it means to grow up in a small community and be around a tight-knit community. So I thought it was special for you to visit us here in Forestville because that’s what we are down here. FJ: You definitely get that feeling. It’s exciting to be a
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she was going to fight and live every day and she was going to make sure she got a chance to play college basketball. The day she got to play in her first game, we reached out and asked if we could come watch her play in her first game. We got to see her play in her first college game which was a dream come true for her and it was exciting to be a part of it. Students were then given the opportunity to come up individually and meet Jackson. He signed autographs on jerseys, footballs, pictures and more. The class posed for a group photo with Jackson, who himself has a smile on his face through the entire day. It was truly a wonderful day at Forestville Central School and one the students will remember for a long time.
Commentary: Fun With Stats ton’s 1,833 base on balls. Ryan walked roughly 1,000 more batters than anyone else in history AND struck out nearly 1,000 more batters than anyone else in I love statistics. I’m also about as big of history. That’s astounding. a baseball fan as they come. Therefore, - Let’s talk about another all-time great, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that I was albeit a controversial one: Barry Bonds. poking around baseball-reference.com Everyone knows that Bonds is the allthe other day just looking for interesting time home run leader with 762, a mere stats. seven more than Hank Aaron. But let’s Now, I wasn’t doing this with the inten- look at what could have been. Bonds tion of writing a column about it. It was and Aaron are Nos. 1 and 2, respectivemy free time. I truly just love finding ly in career intentional walks. Except obscure records, statistical anomalies, Bonds is in another stratosphere with random stretches of dominance, etc. 668 intentional passes while Aaron sits But honestly, it would be selfish of me to at 293. That’s a difference of 375. Let’s keep my findings to myself, so I decided pretend that Bonds was only intentionI would write a column about what I ally walked as often as Aaron. Keep found. in mind that would still be the most of anyone, ever. For his career, Bonds This is that column. homered in 7.74 percent of his at-bats. - Nolan Ryan is generally considered Taking just the difference between his one of the best pitchers in baseball hisIBBs and Aaron’s, Bonds could have hit tory. Most people could tell you that he 29 more home runs, making his total an has the most strikeouts in the history unreal 791. At that number, he almost of the game. His 5,714 K’s are substan- certainly gets another contract to reach tially more than Randy Johnson’s 4,875 800. That’s just his intentional walks. punchouts, which rank second all time. The number of times he was "intenBut did you know that Ryan also is the tionally" walked by just being pitched career leader in walks? And it’s not even around was almost comical during his close. Ryan’s 2,795 free passes are more home-run peak. Heck, Bonds led the than 50 percent more than Steve CarlBy Stefan Gestwicki
part of and see how much you guys are like this. It’s awesome. That’s what it takes to be a team. Hazelton: Mr. Jackson also just won an award for all of his community service and leadership. It wasn’t just in football, he won the award for all athletes, men and women. He started a program to help boys and girls that are looking to play sports in college. One of the neatest stories I read was your connection to Lauren Hill. Could you speak on that a little bit? FJ: Lauren Hill was a tremendous athlete in high school who wanted to go on to play basketball in college. She was stricken with a rare form of brain cancer. The doctors told her it didn’t look like she would get a chance to go play. But as determined as she was, she said
league in walks as a 42-year old in his final season. PED controversy aside, Bonds was very good at hitting baseballs over the fence. - This is one of my favorite discoveries ever. A lot of people know (or maybe not) that Don Mattingly owns the single-season record for grand slams with six. He hit six grands slams in one season in 1987. Travis Hafner actually equaled that mark in 2006. Mattingly had a great career, hitting 222 career home runs. But those six in 1987 were the only grand slams of his career. The guy played 14 years in the Major Leagues and didn’t hit even one more grand slam. Side note: Bonds hit “only” 11 career grand slams. Mattingly and Hafner combined for a modest 435 home runs and had more grand slams than Bonds in just their two best seasons. - Nobody likes grounding into a double play. It’s a rally killer, but it happens to the best of them. In fact, the career leader in hitting into DPs is the great Cal Ripken, Jr with 350 twin killings. Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez is next with 338. The active leader is Albert Pujols with 298 (as of Monday, May 18). Over the past five seasons, Pujols has aver-
aged 23.4 double plays per season. At that pace, Pujols should become our all-time leader sometime in early 2017. Of course, Pujols is one of the greatest hitters I’ve ever seen. I’m not suggesting anything negative here. I’m just pointing out facts. Pujols is a right-handed slugger who’s been on good-to-great teams. That’s basically the recipe for double plays. - Speaking of double plays, you know who was really good at avoiding them is Craig Biggio. The Hall of Fame second baseball hit leadoff most of his career, so that helps, but check this out: In 1997, Biggio actually led all of baseball in plate appearances with 744. He hit into exactly zero double plays. Not a one. For comparison, Albert Belle was the “leader” with 26 GiDP that season. Two players are already at 11 GiDPs this season (again, as of Monday, May 18). Biggio didn’t do it once in 744 plate appearances. For what it’s worth, that number of plate appearances ranks 53rd all time. And it’s not like Biggio was completely immune. He had grounded into 10 double plays the season prior and grounded into another 10 the season afterwards. But in 1997, he defied all odds.
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person to standing posi- REGAL UPRIGHT ROTIStion. Priced to sell (716)488- SERIE Does whole Poultry Christmas gift. $100.00 9094 and Roasts, with Glass winPART TIME WANTED 366-8123 dow, slowly spinning $65 FOR SALE 6ft. blue couch VOLUNTEER HELP NEEDED 716-365-5027 asking $100, blue lazy boy BABY ITEMS ALL SHIFTS: Thrifty Kitty rocker recliner asking $150, WALL MIRRORS Older style Thrift Store/Westfield Stray FOR SALE 2 cribs/toddler Cat Rescue: 59 E Main/ bed w/mattress 1 white both in great condition! Wall & Dresser Mirrors for sale - call for description Westfield 716-326-2404 and 1 cherry finish. Very 716-965-2125 716-365-5027 FURNITURE Victorian love good condition $75 each seat and two high back CERAMIC WATER COOL716-287-2180 DELTA CONVERTIBLE CRIB chairs Trimmed with Cherry ER Ceramic with Grape Chelsea Convertible 4 in 1 Wood, China Cabinet, End Leaves, Cold Water Cooler natural wood crib beauti- Tables and others. Best Of- on Wood Stand $65 716365-5027 ful shape w/ mattress $100 fer. 716-782-2177 Send resume to: 716-358-4785 DESK Wood Finish $59 716LAWN AND GARDEN wfadm@absolutcare.com 488-9094 BOOKS HEDGE TRIMMER Black 26 Cass St. Westfield, NY 14787 LIFT CHAIR/RECLINER Lifts and Decker 36V NIB. BOOKS & NOVELS: Large person to standing posi- $100. 716-413-1736 selection, $5 box full 716tion. Priced to sell (716)488- ELECTRIC WEED EATER 488-9094 9094 Black and Decker, 36V HANDSOME ART DECO BUREAU Well made. Nice
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CLOTHING
TWO ARCTIC CAT JACKETS
Snowmobiling jackets. Size XL, $75/ea. One black w/ green stripes, one black w/purple sleeves 716-6731188
HOUSEHOLD GOODS FOR SALE POPCORN POPPER Orville Redenbach stirring popper. 716-413-1736
weed eater. New in box. Retail $199, only $100. 716-413-1736
LOG SPLITTER 7 Ton electric. New. Cost $450 only $250. 716-413-1736
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CHAUTAUQUA STAR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2015 36V BATTERY
716-413-1736
36V. $75.
Worm drive. 7 1/4” 1.9hp. $40 716-413-1736
FRAMING
SAW
ELDERBERRY
BUSHES
Easy to Transplant. $8 Each 716-488-9094 WONDER WHEEL BEACH CART Load Blankets, Um-
brellas, Chairs, More! On 4 Wheels, Folds Flat $65 716-365-5027
MISC. FOR SALE 4'x 8'x 3/4” sheets $10 each. 716-413-1736 MDF
ULTRASONIC AIR CLEANER New, $25. 716-413-1736
The Sharper Image, new, retail $199. Only $25. 716-4131736
BOOKREADER
BACKPACKS Brand new with tags. Only $5. 716413-1736
Vivitar. New $5 716-413-1736 35MM
CAMERA
LARGE ROUND BALES $25.00 Small square bales
$3.50 & $4.00 each. 716792-9101
ROOF TOP LUGGAGE CARRIER White hard plastic
roof top luggage carrier. $40 716-489-6739
HOLIDAY GIFT CERTIFICATES FOR SALE at: The
Thrifty Kitty Thrift Store 59 E Main/Westfield, NY or WestfieldStrayCatRescue.com 716-326-2404
LIVING AIR PURIFIER XL
Lkie new! Priced to sell. 716488-9094
KEROSENE HEATER
MOTORIZED CHAIR With
WHELL-
tilt Adjustable seating. Priced to sell(716)488-9094 Nice Condition. Benton Cottier and Daniels. Skinnet Piano. Free you must move. Needs tuning. 716-680-4619
PIANO
FLYING DRONE (NEW IN BOX) Ultra High Defini-
tion Camera,Professional Quality.Priced to sell (716)488-9094 CHAIR On wheels, with commode for handicapped,great for shower,pool priced to sell (716)488-9094
SHOWER
1 Pair clippers with assorted guards, an apron and storage box. $3. 716-4672832
HAIR
CLIPPERS
FILE CABINET Heavy Duty.
Fireproof with Lock. Good Condition. $75. 716675-6908 Protected. 15 ft. Long Good Shape. $60. 716-366-7295 CAR
COVER
CHRISTMAS SOUP TRUEEN
with ladle & serving plate. Like New. $10. 716410-6725 TRUE BLOOD 1-6 SEASONS
Seasons 1-6.Excellent condition.Would make a good gift. $25 for all. 716467-2832
New Condition $575.00 Firm 716-965-4266
Steel car ramps. $20 716-467-2832
ANTIQUE FIRE HOSE NOSSLE All Brass. $200 or
MEN’S JACKETS
b/o. 716-675-6908
DISCOUNT VAPE SUPPLIES
Vixen Vape now open on Saturdays noon-6pm so we can keep prices low. We have starter kits Starting at 15.99, batteries, coils, eJuice $2.99 dry, wax, liquid, wax warmers, candles, handmade jewelry 716-366-2434 10'; Instant Pop up. priced to sell. 716-488-9094
CANOPY/GAZEBO
CAR
RAMPS
1 Sabres pull over wind jacket xl $10, 1 Free-Tech green/ black large $10. Best offer 716-467-2832
1 Pair girls size 11 Nike Soccer shoes/ cleats and a pair shin guards size xs. $10 obo 716-467-2832 NIKE SOCCER SHOES
EASTON
T-BALL
SHOES
Girls size 13.Very good condition. Used 1 season. $10 obo 716-467-2832
CHILD’S BED RAIL Safety bed rail. Slips under mattress. Very good condition. $8 obo 716-467-2832
2-uniroyal tiger paw tires $50, 2-goodyear eagle tires $30, all size 225-55-17 716-965-2125 FOR SALE
4 rolls IKO MP180 rubber roofing, will cover approx. 400sq.ft. $200 716-965-2125 FOR SALE
SERTA PERFECT SLEEPER King mattress and
split boxspring. Very good condition. 1 yr old. Very clean, non smoking home. $400 716-467-2832 DEPT. 56 SNOW VILLAGE
Many buildings and accessories at reduced prices. Call for appt. to see. 716-673-1552 CHRISTMAS
VILLAGE
5 Dickens Collectible Lighted houses, many accessories, plus 4 handpainted houses. $50. 716366-8763 INCANDESCENT EXTERIOR CHRISTIMAS LIGHTS.
Never used 366-3518
CHRISTMAS STORE NOW OPEN Thrifty Kitty-West-
field Stray Cat Rescue Holiday Christmas Store on Market St in Westfield 716-326-2404
1 Disney Cinderella Vanity and 1 Pink and Gold Vanity both with stools $25/set or $15 each 716-358-4785
GIRL VANITIES
EAGLE INDIAN FIBER OPTIC Native American Indi-
an Fiber Optic Light with Eagle wraped around her $35 716-365-5027 CREDIT CARD PROCESSOR VeriFone Omni 396,
Report Functions, Power Supply, Xtra Tapes, $35 716-365-5027
BANKER/COURIER/PILOT CASE Large Solid Top
Grade Leather with Side Pouch, Compartments, Quality made, Not used. $135 716-365-5027
MADENFORD SPRING We sell tires plus do all auto/ truck repairs at discount rates. Please compare us! 716-672-7242
SPORTING GOODS WILSON
SHAYBAGGER
$15. 716-413-1736
BOWLING BALL Ebonite x super hook. 16lbs. new in box, never drilld $60 (1 left) 716-413-1736
ProForm 630DS Model. Great condition inclines and pulse reader. $100 716-3584785
TREADMILL
PRO-FORM 910 TREADMILL Works well. $25 716-
673-1188
ELLIPTICAL
EXERCISER
New! Never used. Priced to sell. 716-488-9094 Used once Like new! Priced to sell 716-488-9094
FITNESS
CYCLE
BOWFLEX EXERCISE UNIT
Strength Training. Like new with extras.Priced to sell. (716)488-9094
TOOLS 1/2” corded, new. $25. 716-4131736
IMPACT DRILL
BRICK
AND
TILE
SAW
Brick and tile saw, wet saw. 2.5hp. 10”. $175. 716413-1736 DEWALT 18V SHAKE LIGHT
$20. 716-413-1736 DEWALT
18V
BATTERY
Lithium. $45. 716-413-1736 Twin tanks, 2hp. Retail $129, only $65. 716-413-1736
AIR COMPRESSOR
AIR COMPRESSOR 3hp. 21 gallon 115psi on wheels almost new. $90. 716-4131736
2hp 8 gallon 115psi on wheels almost new cost $139 only $70. 716-413-1736
Bridgesaw 8” with stand and blade. $150. 716-413-1736
WET TILE SAW
3hp 10 gallon 115psi on wheels only $80. 716-413-1736
CRAFTSMAN 19.2V DRILL
Charger and Battery. Used. $40. 716-413-1736
DOGS - PICK OF THE LITTER & Cats Grooming &
POWER INVERTER 5000 Watt continous power. Cost $599, Only $250. 716-413-1736
Boarding, Ears & Nails! VERY Affordable! In Falconer www.pickofthelitter.us 716-661-9707
POLISHER 10” Random orbit polisher, new. $20. 716-413-1736
DONATE-PICK OF THE LITTER New toys, leashes,
Dualsaw (Omni) new in box, cost $199, only $125. 716-4131736
Supplies or Funds to www.pickofthelitter.us to help stray Cats/Dogs get vet/meds 716-6619707
COMPOUND MITER SAW
WHITE TOY POODLE
DUALSAW
Einhell 220V 10” compound slide miter saw. Retail $400+, only $175. 716-413-1736 ELECTRIC PIPE THREADER 1/2” to 1.25” new in
box with case. Only $99. 716-413-1736
KAWASAKI SANDER 7” V.S. sander, polisher. 716413-1736 ROTARY HAMMER Electric, new. $75. 716-413-1736
Cambell Hausfeld 2gallon Air Compressor $45. 716-4131736
AIR COMPRESSOR
Built in Pump 10 Gallon. 3.5hp New $99. 716-413-1736
SHOP VAC
Female. 3yrs. Registered. Shots. $150. Pups due in December. 716-489-3068
Male and Female, Mixed Colors and Shots 375 716782-2177
SHIH TZU PUPPIES
MINIATURE YORKI/POODLE Miniature Yorki/
poodle Puppies $300.00 716-792-4496 716-7924496
PET SUPPLIES SAFARI HAMSTER TRAIL
Safari Cage PLUS Large Box of Trails & Accessories & LOTS MORE! PLUS HAMSTER MANUAL $45
WINTER ITEMS LENOX FIREPLACE INSERT
35in Lennox gas fireplace insert, $600, located in Cassadaga, call or text for more info. 716-4896739 FIREWOOD CUT & SPLIT
Log loads & pallet scrap. HEAP approved. Locus posts split & sawn. 716792-2402
MISCELLANEOUS APPARTMENT FOR RENT
2 Bedroom Duplex, No Smoking, No Pets. $570.00 Plus Utilities. Avail Jan 1st application. 716-673-1468 Gerry. 2 bdrm upper. All New. Available Immediately. No Smoking or Pets. 772-569-2902 or 716-489-1248
FOR RENT
ROOMS
AIR COMPRESSOR
AIR COMPRESSOR
DOGS
CATS ADOPT
A
PET
TODAY!
DOGS & CATS, Jamestown Stray & Adoption at PICK OF THE LITTERVERY Affordable www. pickofthelitter.us 716661-9707
FURNISHED ROOM In shared house. All facilities, washer/dryer, parking near SUNY. All included, $275/month. 716-366-8123
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SMALL ENGINE REPAIRS
Snow Blowers, Chainsaws, Lawn Mowers and Riders. Pick-up Available. Over 20 Years Experience 716-467-3061 t
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT
CHAUTAUQUA STAR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2015
1997 4WD CHEVY SILVERADO
Blue.Leather, many new 97K, 6 cylinder automatic. parts. Runs and drives ex- $2900. 708-224 cellent. Good tires, 4x4 VEHICLE works great. Newer engine ACCESSORIES & trans. 716-782-2177 2004,JEEP,GRAND CHERO- 2 ICE & SNOW TIRES Like KEE Super Clean,Great brand new. 255/65/18 Running,High Miles.$4000. $175.00 for both. 708-2246 Please Text 716-413-6237. 716-413-6237 4WD V6. Inspected. $5500.00 716-413-6237
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raised in South ____" 64. Killed, as in dragon 65. Go a-courting 67. Dome-shaped dessert 68. *"I'm sitting here, doing nothing but _____" 69. Another word for Tokyo 70. Did not go out to eat 71. Radio genre 72. "Losing My Religion" band 73. Tears violently DOWN 1. Surveyor's creation 2. Apiece 3. Pleasingly pretty 4. Dutch island in the Caribbean 5. "I love the smell of ____ in the morning" 6. Porcine fat 7. American Gas Association 8. Found in written series 9. Between ports 10. South American monkey 11. Carbon monoxide doesn't have this 12. *"It's raining ____, Hallelujah" 15. Finely cut masonry block 20. Certain tides 22. Chihuahua's cry 24. *"Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth, ____ I'm happy" 25. *"'Cause, baby, you're a firework, come on, show'em what you're ____" 26. Accustom 27. Historic region in northeastern Africa 29. *"Your lips are movin', tell me do you think I'm ____" 31. Spanish snack 32. Enlighten 33. TV's "____ Circus"
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