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Jamestown Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign sets goal of $100,000 By Katy Wise Contributing Writer
Every year from the weeks in between Thanksgiving and Christmas, volunteers can be seen braving the Western New York weather, as well as weather in cities all over the globe as part of the Annual Red Kettle Campaign. Starting in the year of December 1891, Captain Joseph McFee had the heartfelt ambition to provide a free Christmas dinner to the poor in his community. A captain of The Salvation Army located in San Francisco at the time, McFee remembered ‘Simpson’s Pot,’ from his sailor days. Simpson’s Pot was a large pot, which collected charitable donations from those passing its location in Liverpool, England. Inspired by this idea, McFee placed a pot, much like the one he saw in England, at the Oakland ferry landing along with a brass urn in the waiting room. Four years later, in the year of 1895, this new tradition had spread to 30 different locations on the West Coast. Shortly after being transferred to the East Coast, William A. McIntyre took the tradition with him, and in 1897, started planning for kettles in the Boston area. With the help of his wife
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and sister, three kettles were placed in the middle of the city on Washington Street. That same year, 150,000 Christmas dinners were provided for those in need as a result of the donations received not only in Boston, but in other locations throughout the nation. In 1901, the donations that had been received in New York City funded a large dinner held in
Madison Square Garden, which was only the beginning of a tradition that would continue for many years to come. Today’s contributions received in the red kettles are still used to provide Christmas meals to families in need, along with serving 30 million people through other avenues of support. Last year’s kettle donations provided 58,847,654 meals,
10,584,301 lodgings, 8,216,489 cash grants and welfare orders, and 20,554,085 items of clothing, furniture and gifts for those in need. The City of Jamestown raised $97,000 in 2012, just through the donations received in the red kettles. All of the money that was raised went towards helping variContinued on pg 13
Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide and long-term impacts on your life both personally and profesStar News Writer sionally. Before you head out the door, No matter what we say the previliterally sit down and write out a ous year and how many times we list that details the name of each promise ourselves we will never person on your list, what desired do it again, many of us can accuitems you would like to purchase rately be described as last minute for them and approximately how holiday shoppers. much you would like to spend Despite the fact that we repeaton each individual. This should edly tells ourselves that we won’t help you resist the urge to keep procrastinate, for various reasons, shopping for “that perfect gift” it just happens. and assist you in mentally telling So as we enter into the final two yourself to leave the store and head home after you physically weeks before Christmas and we have very few if any gifts already cross everyone off of your list. purchased, I am here to tell Before Hopping In The Car, you there is no reason to panic. Jump Online Before you launch yourself in a Because most if not all online full-fledged desperate shopping retailers now offer guaranteed frenzy, grab a cup of hot cocoa, a delivered up until a day or two notepad and a pen or pencil and before December 25, you may follow along for some helpful tips be able to do some and perhaps for all of us last-minute shoppers. all of your shopping online. This While I can’t promise that doesn’t necessarily work for evyou will find everything that eryone and for most there will be you need with time to spare, I at least a few items that you have can guarantee that with some to physically purchase, but do not thoughtful strategic planning no- be afraid to embrace technology body on your list will know that in an attempt to avoid the hustle, you procrastinated… again. bustle and headaches of holiday shopping crowds. Make Your List, Check It Twice Gift Cards/Certificates Are By far one of the biggest obstacles Your Friend when tackling your last-minute It is pretty difficult to try and find shopping is exceeding your bud- a retail outlet that does not offer get. The thought that you should gift cards and gift certificates, so run around spending wildly is when you are short on time these foolish and will have short-term convenient presents can help save
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the day. For those who believe that a gift card or a gift certificate can be an impersonal gift, you can always dress your gift up a bit by adding a personal touch, whether it be sticking a book store gift card inside of a holiday-themed novel or placing a coffee shop gift certificate inside a mug with a
candy cane attached to it. Be Creative If you have a special talent and have some time to be creative, consider using your skill set as a painter or baker or cook or photographer or writer to give a truly unique gift to that person on your
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Statepoint Crossword THEME: holiday traditions ACROSS 1. Fire or passion 6. *Yule firewood 9. Winston Churchill’s “_ ___ Country” 13. France’s longest river 14. 401(k) alternative 15. Squirrel’s stash 16. Wake Island, e.g. 17. Official 18. Indian restaurant yogurt staple 19. *Cratchit’s boss 21. *Typical holiday guests 23. Duffer’s goal 24. *”Go ____ it on the Mountain” 25. Prime time ruler 28. It can be crunched 30. Pass on 35. Caught outside? 37. “Cheers” regular 39. Ma Bell, e.g. 40. Backward arrow command 41. Iraqi money 43. Andean land 44. Utopian 46. Drawn in sand 47. Petitions 48. Sluggish 50. Back talk 52. “Comprende?” 53. “Gee!” 55. Flightless and down under 57. Potpourri bag 60. *Pan-African celebration 64. Sober Ness 65. Tropical American cuckoo 67. Walk clumsily 68. Mother ____, pl. 69. Summer glow 70. Vasily Alekseyev’s weight 71. ____ a cold
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December 4 Arthur Donovan”Artie”, Brocton Edward D. Roemer, Ashville
December 5 Ann (Brooks) West, Jamestown Melissa Rondenelli, Grand Island Donald F. Fafinski, Dunkirk
26. “No ___ __” 27. *Hot serving, archaic 29. Hard work 31. Sales force 32. Intestinal obstruction 33. Rocks at mountain base 34. *Gingerbread sculpture 36. Sold in bars 38. Supernatural life force 42. Stitch again 45. *Hanukkah’s eight 49. *Rudolph’s Clarice, e.g. 51. Slaps 54. HI, e.g. 56. Without illumination 57. ___ gin fizz 58. Campaign worker 63. Cathedral area 59. College girl 64. *Holiday shelf watcher 60. Warm-hearted 66. A Bobbsey twin 61. “J’accuse” author 62. Run ____ Norma L. Poncharik, Ellery Celeste W. Anderson, Jamestown Carole Ann Powell Collins, Jamestown
Josephine ( Johann) BonfiglioNocero, Jamestown Frances A. Kelwaski, Jamestown
December 9 Phillip J. Chapple, SinDecember 6 clairville Joseph Riforgiato, Dunkirk David G. Tubbs, Jamestown Clifford P. Goodwin, Falconer Gretchen J. Capron, Randolph Joyce C. Axelson, Jamestown Evelyn S. Parsons, JameElverna J. “Ellie” Ruggles, stown Jamestown LeRoy G. “Tony” Steppe Sr., Jamestown Marie Miller, Panama Audrey E. Kidd, Sinclairville December 7 Judith Ann Grobaski EvDecember 10 ans, Jamestown Milton L Hilliker, Irving Jodie James, Lakewood December 8
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This week we are featuring ALL of our wonderful cats and kittens. Until December 21, all feline adoptions will be fee-waived. We have many, many to choose from and all our pets are wishing to have a home by the holidays. All cats are spayed/neutered, feline leukemia and feline aids tested, appropriate vaccines and microchipped. So if you are looking for something to add just a bit more joy to your home, now is the perfect time. Plus we are continuing our fee-waived adoptions on all special needs dogs and cats. So stop in at the Chautauqua County Humane Society’s Adoption Center at 2825 Strunk Road in Jamestown to meet your new best friend! For questions or more information, please call (716) 665-2209 ext. 0.
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Lakewood Memorial Book Club to Meet Contributed Article Lakewood Memorial Library
The Lakewood Memorial Library book discussion group will meet on Tuesday, December 17 at 2:30 p.m. at the library to discuss “The Outliers: The Story of Success” By Malcolm Gladwell. The January 21 selection
is “Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail” by Cheryl Strayed. The books are available at the library and at Off the Beaten Path Bookstore in Lakewood. All interested readers are invited to attend the book discussion group. Lakewood Memorial Library is located at 12 W. Summit St. Call 7636234 for more information.
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Commentary, continued from pg 1 back a flood of memories - classrooms, the school bus child on the bus, go out to and emotions. I have found drivers clenched their teeth the stop with them. Thank time and time again, for in preparation for an untheir driver. They may not whatever reason, that bus necessary ride home, one be your favorite person. drivers are truly underapthat could have been avoid- You may not even know preciated. Yes, many hard ed by an early dismissal or their name, but thank them working blue-collar profes- cancellation altogether. anyways. Your children sions go unnoticed, but this These bus drivers are are your favorite people, one holds a special place and this person has been human, but they perform in my heart- right up there a superhuman task. A entrusted with their care to with those dog-food makers teacher has seats and a cur- the best of their ability. (thanks, Dad!). riculum. They have pens I’d also encourage any Snow days seem to be few and pencils and chairs and educator reading this and far between- and for time out, and best of all - a article; any superintendant ally don’t see school buses good reason. As Western principal’s office to send or teacher who thinks that, on my way home from New Yorkers, we know that unruly children to. for whatever reason, bus work; even though I’d left snow forecasts are often drivers are a lesser breed. a little early it was still far Budget cuts and the like Without those drivers, past the time that children exaggerated or underhave left bus drivers withyou’d be going to get the should’ve been safely deliv- played; rarely hitting the out aid, causing them to nail on the head. But as kids yourselves. They don’t ered to their homes. focus not only on the road our neighbors to the north but on forty to fifty scream- have your salary and they My mom was a school bus were getting slammed ing, crying, swearing chil- don’t have your benefits driver for more years than with feet of snow, we were dren at a time. School bus but they do carry the most I can remember. I was calmly pretending it wasn’t drivers are presented with precious cargo known to around five or six years old going to come back here the insurmountable task of man- our children. when she began driving as the forecasters so keenly monitoring a moving one- God Bless School Bus Driva stick shift beast known predicted. room schoolhouse on six ers, or as my mom calls fondly as one of two or wheels, with only an eight- them, “professional student three remaining standards Then it did, and it did inch by 24-inch rear-view transportation specialists.” around the bus lot. I loved with a vengeance, and as the teachers watched it fall mirror as their aid. getting up early with her, going to the bus station and from the warmth of their Next time you put your making coffee for all the other drivers. I loved that my friends knew my mom Named by our peers to: as “Mrs. Wise.” There was no more proud a son than me, at least in my eyes. One day, as I grew, I rating A+ remember an educator at A Pe rsonal Injur y Law Fir m the school I went to say something to the effect ALERT - NO-FAULT BENEFITS UNDER ATTACK of, “Oh, they’re only bus • If you have been injured in an auto • Recently, many insurance carriers are drivers.” That was the accident, New York State Law requires the attempting to avoid this legal duty by paying insurance carrier for the vehicle you were in biased doctors, often from outside the area, start of my understanding to cover your related medical expenses and to support them in cutting off these imporof the lack of appreciation any lost wages (Insurance Law Section 5103). tant benefits. for the profession I held so much pride in. I couldn’t CAMPBELL & SHELTON LLP has taken the following steps to protect our clients: understand why someone • We will send an investigator to any suspicious exams and videotape the physician. would possibly think that it was an easy job. I saw how • We will sue any insurance carrier who denies our clients their benefits without a valid basis (we recently obtained a judgment against Allstate for a client’s unpaid benefits, early my mom got up every costs and interest). day, how much work she went through to memorize For these and many other reasons, if you are injured in an automobile accident you need experienced and capable legal representation as soon as possible. all the necessary procedures before even starting her bus, let alone pulling it off the lot. When I passed that bus on FREE CONSULTATION | Call 992-9300 | w w w.campbellshelton.com my way home, it brought 314 Central Ave., Dunkirk | 509 N. Main St., Jamestown | 8274 Main St., Eden
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RELIGION SECTION Keeping the Faith
Rev. Michael Lokietek Family Church Fredonia fcfredonia.org
Dear Pastor, what does walking in love mean? Last week we looked at the forgiveness and other-centered attitude that goes along with walking in love according to 1 Corinthians 13:6, “love does not rejoice in inequity, but rejoices in the truth”. This week we will complete our study by examining verse 13:78,”(love) bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, and endures all things. 8) Love never fails...” This verse, including the first part of verse 13:8,”…love never fails”, is really the summary of the entire
passage and all that we have been covering over the last few weeks. The common thread that runs through 13:7-8 is an expression of how much love has to do with endurance…the endurance to wait, to put up with, to have patience, to hope under the worst of circumstances, and to have faith in the power of love, no matter what it looks like! How does this apply to our lives? In my years in ministry, I have spoken to many married couples, parents, or individuals who find themselves caught in a difficult position. Sometimes it involves deal-
ing with the betrayal of a spouse or a wayward child. No matter what the circumstances, many of those sitting before me have already gone to the altar of prayer, fasted, and cleared their hearts of unforgiveness or anything that could be a barrier to receiving the promises of God. They often look at me and ask “What do I do now, Pastor?” At this point I often take them to the very scriptures that we have been studying in 1 Corinthians 13, and show them that no matter what the circumstances, God promises that if they just stay in faith and walk in love, they will receive the promises of God!
Heb 10:36 says that “For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise.” When we have done all else… we must trust God what He said He would and stand in that faith and endure until we see the promise fulfilled! We end our study with the greatest promise of 1 Corinthians 13, that love NEVER fails! No matter what the circumstances, no matter what else you may have tried or done, if you purpose in your heart to walk in the kind of love that God defines, love will win out!
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Rev. Tim Stahlman Family Church Jamestown fcjamestown.org
Power From On High Part 4 Last week I took some time to discuss the presidential election and today I will continue our series on what the Bible calls the baptism of the Holy Spirit. We studied Acts 8:16 that says, “For as yet He (the Holy Spirit) was fallen upon NONE OF THEM only they were baptized in the Name of the Lord Jesus.” These people had been publicly baptized in the Name of Jesus making a declaration of their faith in Christ. But notice what the Bible says about these believers: The Holy Spirit had not YET fallen upon any of them. I was taught growing up that a person receives all the Holy Spirit they are ever going to get the moment they get saved. Of course the Holy Spirit does a great work at the moment of salvation but there must be more. We
also studied Acts 19:2 where the Apostle Paul asked certain DISCIPLES, “Have you received the Holy Spirit SINCE YOU BELIEVED? If you get all the Holy Spirit there is to receive at the moment of salvation then why would Paul ever ask such a question? Paul himself knew that salvation and receiving the Holy Spirit are two completely separate experiences. Acts chapter 9 details the account of when Paul was converted to Christ. Before Paul was given a new name he was called Saul of Tarsus. As a young man, Saul of Tarsus did despicable things to Christians. One day Saul of Tarsus had been given the authority by religious leaders to go to a city called Damascus to arrest certain Christians. On the road to Damascus an incredible thing happened to him. Acts 9:3-
6 says, “And as he journeyed… there shined a light from Heaven around him and he fell to the earth and heard a voice saying ‘Saul why do you persecute me?’ And Saul said, ‘Who are you Lord?’ and the Lord said, ‘I am Jesus…and Saul trembling…said, ‘Lord what will you have me to do?” Everyone can agree that this is when Saul of Tarsus, later to be called the Apostle Paul, confesses Jesus as Lord and becomes a believer. The Lord then tells Saul to go into Damascus and await word of what he should do. While Saul is waiting THREE DAYS in Damascus, the Lord instructs a Christian DISCIPLE by the name of Ananias to go and minister to Saul. (Acts 9:10) Remember: Ananias is a disciple, not an apostle, prophet, or pastor. Acts 9:17 tells us what
happened, “And Ananias went his way and entered into the house and putting his hands on Saul said, ‘BROTHER SAUL, the Lord Jesus that appeared to you in the road has sent me that you might receive your sight and BE FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT.’” Notice that Ananias called Saul a brother. That’s because Saul had become a Christian on the road 3 DAYS BEFORE. Now Jesus wants Saul to be filled with Holy Spirit. This is a completely different experience than what happened on the road as he came. The Apostle Paul, the Samaritan believers, and the Ephesian disciples all experienced a separate filling of the Holy Spirit. Why would it be different with us today?
Robert H. Jackson Center Welcomes Civil Rights Advocate Karen Korematsu camp. Robert H. Jackson Center Although the Supreme Court upheld (6-3) Fred Korematsu’s conviction for The Robert H. Jackson violating the internment Center welcomed Karen order during the 1944 Korematsu, Executive landmark case KoreDirector of the Fred T. matsu vs. United States, Korematsu Institute for Justice Robert H. Jackson Civil Rights and Educadisagreed strongly. His tion, for “A Conversation dissenting opinion conwith Karen Korematsu” on tinues to be read today October 17, 2013. in law schools as a major The daughter of Fred definition of the rights of Korematsu, an early the individual versus the civil rights activist who power of the government. challenged a 1942 U.S. Thirty-nine years later, government internment in 1983, the U.S. District order which required that Court of Northern CaliJapanese Americans be fornia vacated Fred Koreforcibly removed from their matsu’s conviction when homes and incarcerated evidence was uncovered during World War II, Ms. that the War Department Korematsu has carried on had altered, falsified and her father’s legacy as a civil destroyed evidence which rights advocate, speaking proved that the governto audiences throughout ment knew there was no the United States. Joining military necessity for the the conversation was Joyce incarcerations. Sechler, a Bemus Point The Korematsu Institute, resident born during her co-founded by Ms. Koreparents’ imprisonment in matsu in 2009, advances an American concentration pan-ethnic civil and huContributed Article
man rights through education and develops and distributes free curriculum about Fred Korematsu, Japanese American incarceration, Asian American history and current civil rights issues to U.S. classrooms. As such, Ms. Korematsu presented and distributed curricula and other classroom materials during a Jackson Centersponsored Western New York Teacher Conference held earlier in the day. Founded in 2001, the Robert H. Jackson Center advances the ideals of the late Justice Robert H. Jackson, a leading advocate of American democracy and justice, who served on the Supreme Court of the United States from 1941 to 1954. A former country lawyer in Chautauqua County, Jackson was the architect of the Nuremberg Trials following World War II. The Center is located at 305 East Fourth Street,
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list who is extremely hard to shop for. One of the biggest trends over the past couple of years has been the creation and distribution of “personal coupons” where the gift-giver offers a personal service such as walking a family member’s dog or providing automotive repair service for a neighbor’s vehicle or a 30-minute back massage or foot rub for your spouse.
Some of the recipients of these thoughtful gestures have said those gifts are the most memorable and treasured items that they receive all year. Shop on Christmas Eve I know, I know. Am I completely crazy? No. Please hear me out. While waiting until the day before Christmas to go shopping sounds like a horrific idea, think of this unique approach – most
people are usually finished shopping by December 24, meaning the malls, major retailers and local momand-pop shops will be less crowded, which will allow you to shop without battling with hoards of others stressed out procrastinators. I would not recommend waiting to buy EVERYTHING the day before the holiday, but the concept of waiting until the very
last minute for a few major purchases that fit into your budget may help ease the stress of the holiday season during the week before Christmas. When In Doubt, Think Local, Local, Local Certain items can only be purchased inside of a shopping mall or at a major retailer, but never forget about the great customer service and unique gifts and services that can be of-
fered by the locally owned and operated entrepreneurs here in Chautauqua County and other parts of Western New York. There are so many tremendous retail outlets and local eateries that I simply cannot mention them all here. You know where they are and you know that some incredible employees are inside waiting to help you check all of those names off of your list.
In fact, take note of the advertisers in this special section and jot down all of the unique sales and deals they will be offered from now until Christmas. There are a wide variety of one-of-a-kind gifts and fun holiday shopping experiences awaiting you so never forget the ability of a locally owned and operated business to fulfill many of your needs this and every shopping season.
Quilt Winner Drawing Dec. 16 Contributed Article Busti Historical Society
The winning raffle ticket for a king size Amish Quilt donated to the Busti Historical Society by Linda Lewis, of Frewsburg will be drawn at 7 p.m. at the December 16 meeting of the Busti Buckaroos 4H Club in the Busti Historical Society meeting room
in the Museum next to the Busti Grist Mill. The Buckaroos are the successor club to the Busti Shamrocks 4H that initiated restoration of the Busti Grist Mill over 40 years ago. All those who purchased or earned raffle tickets are welcome to attend the drawing. Norman Carlson, publicity chairman of the Historical
Society said, “We selected the 4 H meeting as an appropriate occasion for the drawing because over forty years ago, the Shamrocks obtained a $500 grant from Readers Digest that enabled them to launch a Mill restoration program that saved the mill when it otherwise would have been torn down.” Carlson added, “Raffle tickets in the drawing include a mix
of tickets that have been purchased outright, those sold up to the time of the drawing and tickets earned by people who presented special Festival Passports at the Apple Festival. They earned these by visiting particular sites at the Festival.” The sites included the Grist Mill, Museum, Barn, miller house and any demonstration such as log hewing, wood carving, pioneer
tools, apple butter production, historic local gunsmith displays, etc. Those who visited at least three of those locations were awarded a free raffle ticket for the Amish Quilt. John Siggins, Demonstration Chairman of the Festival, indicated that funds raised by the raffle will go toward a new roof and work in the interior of the historic house occupied by owners
of the Grist Mill and making the Mill more readily accessible to physically challenged visitors. Mr. Siggins said, “Raffle tickets will continue to be sold up to the night of the drawing. Those wishing to purchase tickets should contact me at 484-8341 or mailing $5.00 per raffle ticket to the Society at 3443 Lawson Road, Jamestown, NY 14701.
Mysteries at the Museum Mini Camp Contributed Article Fenton History Center
Looking for something to do after the excitement of the holiday? The Fenton History Center is offer-
ing a post-Christmas mini camp for younger elementary students. The Fenton education department is holding a two day camp for children in grades 1-3 on Monday, December 30 and Tuesday, December
31 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. The camp, Mysteries at the Museum, will reveal a number of the hidden away places in the Fenton Mansion and feature a tour of the current Signs of the Season exhibit. The twenty-nine room mansion has many tucked away areas that are not open to the public. The children will also hear stories about people and artifacts featured in the museum exhibits. The camp will also have games, crafts and snacks. Space is limited, reservations are required. Visit www.fentonhistorycenter.org or call 664-6256 for more information and to register.
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Every so often, the Westfield Memorial Hospital receives a letter of thanks, thanks for saving my life, the life of my husband, the life of my young daughter or grandchild. Once in awhile, a friend runs into another friend, or a neighbor, and spend a
few minutes talking about a recent visit to the hospital. It goes something like this: “WOW! I woke up at 3 in the morning last week with a horrible pain in my chest. It scared me so much, I called 911 and the rescue squad took me to Westfield Memorial Emergency room. After a thorough examination, the doctor assured me it wasn’t serious and prescribed the needed medication.” Westfield Memorial couldn’t save so many lives if the staff didn’t have upto-date equipment and the exact medicine needed. Every thing in the ER is valuable in that it saves so many lives – or helps treat an unusual malady. The same is true of every department in the hospital The WMH Foundation contributes by providing financial support. Money received in every annual campaign has been used to purchase the latest equipment needed. The foundation’s board of directors and staff adhere to its mission: As the major source of fund-raising for Westfield Memorial Hospital, the Westfield Memorial Hospital Foundation will work with the hospital in providing financial support for
“If it weren’t for Westfield Hospital, we wouldn’t have our daughter, Alivia, here with us today! On May 21, 2012, Dr. (Charles) Garriott and staff kept her alive and breathing until Mercy Flight could get there and take her to Children’s hospital in Buffalo. We cannot thank them all enough for the amazing care she received that day! Because of them, we now have a very happy & Healthy 1 ½ -year-old is very full of energy & life! It is also great to see many of the nurses from time to time who remember her and always asks how she is doing. Great hospital, great people! Thank you!!!” - Matt, Erica and Alivia Belson the delivery of high quality health care to the residents of the Chautauqua Region. The 2013 Campaign is coming to an end. A calendar year drive, all contributions must be postmarked Dec. 31 to reach its $195,000 goal. Noted is one aspect that may help you decide how much you want to give is the $50,000 matching gift from Saint Vincent Health System. For every one dollar given, SVHS matches it until the $50,000 is reached, thus helping to reach our goal. The best part of donating
to the campaign – in any year – is that it is tax deductable. In addition, some might wish to contribute in honor or memory of someone loved and respected. And, all who give $200 or more will have their name on a large poster that is displayed in the hospital lobby. For more information or how to send your gift, contact Patty DiPalma, foundation development director, at 716-793-2338. Be sure to visit our web site, too, at www.westfieldhospitalfoundation.org.
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HEALTH SECTION
Suffering from Diverticulitis? Lean how robotic surgery is a less invasive surgical option to treat colorectal conditions determined that I needed surgery. He described the WCA Hospital different treatment options available including a new, After experiencing jabbing revolutionary procedure pains so intense that she at WCA Hospital called could barely sit to complete robotic-assisted surgery. a simple task, 78-year-old He said robotic surgery Alice Luce decided it was was a less invasive option time to do something about than traditional openit. surgery which requires a large open incision and “I suffered through severe days of recovery in the bouts of pain and discomhospital. I listened as he fort for years,” Alice said. explained that the robotic “After six episodes that technology system enables were so harsh I had to be him to operate through a admitted to WCA Hospifew tiny incisions and has tal, I was determined to a 3D-HD vision system so take care of the issue once he can see the anatomy of and for all. My primary a patient with great clarcare physician who had encouraged me to consider ity. Although it is called surgery for quite some time a “robot,” Dr. Chang said was relieved when I finally the technology cannot act on its own and the surgery agreed to schedule an apis performed entirely by the pointment for a consultasurgeon. tion with a surgeon. I was really won over After meticulous testing when Dr. Chang stated and assessing my medithat many patients who cal history, Dr. Chang Contributed Article
“Without a doubt, robotic surgery is the way to go. I have had many surgeries over my lifetime. There just is no comparison—none!”- Alice Luce are diagnosed with diverticulitis and choose robotic surgery recover quicker and return to a normal diet and routine shortly after surgery. The choice became clear and I elected robotic surgery. I was rather astonished how well I felt after the five hour surgery procedure. By the time Dr. Chang visited me in the hospital the next morning, I was recuperating rather quickly and, happily, by the third day in the hospital, I was told I could go home. Within a week after returning home, I was back to the everyday routine of my life, doing absolutely everything as well as bending over to
wash clothes and sweeping floors!” Today, Alice is pain and medication-free and thankful for her speedy recovery. “I am so delighted that I chose robotic surgery,” Alice said with a big smile. “If I would have elected to have the traditional treatment approach, it could have meant more than a week in the hospital and all of the physical discomforts, stitches and limitations that occur when you have opensurgery. Without a doubt, robotic surgery is the way to go. I have had many surgeries over my lifetime and been cut open numerous times
Alice Luce
and there just is no comparison—none!” WCA Hospital is the ONLY Hospital in the Southern Tier to perform robotic surgery. To determine if you are a candidate for robotic surgery or to request an appointment
with our highly skilled robotic surgeons listed on our website www.wcahospital. org/roboticsurgery or contact Linda Johnson, WCA Hospital Public Relations and Marketing at (716) 664-8614.
Surgeons at WCA Hospital are performing highly advanced robotic single-incision surgery through the navel, resulting in virtually scarless results! For a list of surgeons who perform robotic surgery or get questions answered, visit us on the web at . . .
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Single-Incision Surgery WOMEN’S SECTION Plan to Shop Last Minute By Dodi Kingsfield Contributing Writer
Not everyone starts their holiday shopping season on Black Friday. In fact, according to research discovery engine Factbrowser, twenty five percent of Americans wait until close to an event or the day of an event before purchasing a gift for the occasion. One in four people actually plan to last minute shop, regardless of the occasion. For Christmas shoppers, last minute shopping occurs the week before Christmas up to and including Christmas day. And for those that plan to do their holiday shopping during this time, successful last minute shopping requires some planning. If you’re one of those shoppers that finds herself extremely busy at this time of year and before you know it, last minute shopping is your only option. If you are a shopper that has to have this year’s hottest item or latest buys, it’s most likely that you’re a Black Friday shopper and can’t conceive of planning to shop last minute. Single folks are three times more likely to do their holiday shopping last minute, but that could be due to having no kids
tagging along or an impatient spouse with a humbug attitude. The advantage to last minute gift shopping are the big sales and discount prices offered by retailers in order to clear the holiday merchandise shelves. Prices are drastically reduced, retailers are more amenable to haggling and what you see is what you get. By having less merchandise to choose from, gift decisions can be made quicker and a shopper tends to spend more of their money in a single location due to limited availability of merchandise and open retailers. In addition to the incredible bargains, last minute shopping carries the holiday spirit through to the very end of the season, adding Christmas excitement and tension to the air. Last minute shoppers plan their holiday spending around the buzz and exciting gift- buying times of Christmas Eve and just before. By choosing to shop for presents later in the season, these thrill seeking shoppers keep their holiday stress at bay while watching the average American try to get all of their Christmas shopping done early. Lack of adequate finances can result in stressful last
“While last minute shopping may stress out some holiday shoppers, there are those that actually plan to wait until the last minute for their Christmas shopping in hopes of big sales and great bargains.”
minute shopping, but if one plans to wait until the last minute for their shopping adrenaline rush, go where the action is for the maximum holiday impact. According to the Huffington Post, almost twenty percent of holiday sales occur in the week before Christmas which means that retailers depend on it. As much as you plan for last minute holiday shopping, retailers plan for you as well with discounts and sales promotions to entice
a last minute shopper. Smaller towns with fewer shoppers are least likely to cater to the Christmas Eve shoppers, so shop in larger cities or at shopping malls for the last minute Christmas shopping thrills. Remember that your definition of last minute shopping may not be the same as your favorite store’s, so keep a close watch on holiday hours so that your last minute shopping isn’t too last minute. Last year’s Consumer
Reports Holiday Poll showed that five days before Christmas, two out of three Americans still had not completed their holiday shopping. This can seem odd considering the number of holiday shoppers seen in stores already, yet some gift choices necessitate last minute shopping such as perishable food item. Buying gift cards or gift certificate makes last minute shopping a breeze. On time Christmas deliveries make online shopping a
challenge due to shipping restrictions, so the ability to generate an alternate plan or two is a positive trait for any successful last minute holiday shopper. There are only twelve more days until Christmas, which leaves plenty of time for the last minute shopper to plan her shopping strategy!
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CHAUTAUQUA STAR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2013
Taft Center Participants Make Special Items for the Holidays
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Contributed Article Chautauqua Adult Day Care
This week:
Sugar cookie cutouts
We started making the cookies, or rather I started Contributing Writer making the cookies and he poked everything that Nothing says ‘Christmas’ his little hands could reach quite like a candy cane, from standing on his stepChristmas tree, or snowstool. man sugar cookie cutout. Shortly into this adventure, One of my family’s favorite I realized that it would be details of the Christmas easiest is he took his afterseason, cutouts are a much noon nap while I finished loved and anticipated trabaking the cookies, that dition in our household. way they would be ready I’m sure that many other for him to decorate after he families can agree, there’s woke up. nothing quite like the fun What an excellent plan that can be had while this was. Until our fivemaking these delightful, month-old woke up two melt-in-your-mouth cookhours early from his nap. ies together. We still made the cookI say this in faith, as my ies, but it took a very long boys are not of the proper time, our kitchen is still reage to enjoy such a task. covering from the sprinkle Maybe I should rephrase tornado that went through that. They are not of the it, and reinforcements were proper age to complete called in. (Thanks, Mimi.) decorating cookies, and be Although I had to throw able to later share those out at least two batches cookies with other huof cookies because they mans. turned brown after someMy three-year-old could one forgot to set the timer, not enjoy ‘making cookies’ and there was a short more. The slight problem panic due to someone findis that he really just enjoys ing their way into the red eating them. And pokfood coloring....we did have ing them, rearranging fun, and I’m sure we will the sprinkles, spreading both remember this year’s the cookie icing with his batch of cookies for years tongue, you name it. to come. Do we have fun? Well, Just be grateful that I won’t after I take a few deep be trying to give any of breaths and come to terms the cookies he decorated with the fact that our little away, because even though slobbery morsels cannot be Mommy and Daddy love consumed by anyone outhim germs and all, I realside of our household, then ize that not everyone has yes, we do have fun. the same love for our son Just this past week, we and his pokey little fingers. decided to make cookThat being said, I will ies together. It started share our recipe, so that out as a passing thought, you can enjoy your own when I told him, “maybe holiday cookies, maybe we should make cookies with some cute little germs today!” of your own. Happy Bako I have forgotten just how ing! good his memory has gotSugar Cookie Cutouts ten. 1 ½ C. Butter, softened (3 Last year at this time, I sticks) could have said the same 1 ½ C. Granulated Sugar sentence, he would have smiled, and said ‘cookie,’ 1 Egg and then forgotten all ½ Tbsp. Vanilla Extract about it. ½ tsp. Almond Extract That is not the case with 2 ¾ C. Flour a three-year-old. I didn’t even recall telling him we ½ Tbsp. Baking Powder would make cookies, until 1 tsp. Salt his brother went down Combine softened butter for a nap, “now we make and sugar in a large mixcookies, mama?” And reing bowl until fluffy. Add ally, who could say no to egg, mixing well, then add that? Not me. By Katy Wise
extracts. Side note, if you don’t prefer the taste of almond, fill half of your measuring spoon with vanilla first, then add the almond extract. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add about ½ cup to the butter and sugar mixture at a time, mixing together well after each addition. Depending on the temperature of your kitchen, and how soft the butter was when you made the dough, you may be ready to make the cookies right away. If the batter is soft and floppy, wrap in cellophane, and refrigerate for about an hour. Spread flour on a counter top, and using a rolling pin, flatten the dough and cut out your favorite Christmas shapes. If you don’t have time to cut out cookies, you can also roll up the dough into one-inch balls and bake the same way. Bake at 350 degrees for 5-7 minutes. Recipe will yield approximately 36 cookies. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for one minute before transferring to a cooling rack. If you don’t wait that extra minute, they might just divide into two, not so pretty cookies. Allow to cool completely before decorating. Usually about 20 minutes on the cooling rack and they’ll be ready. For quick and easy icing, you can mix melted butter, powdered sugar, and warm water. Start with about two tablespoons of butter, then add approximately half a cup of powdered sugar, stirring until firm. Add hot water by the teaspoon until you reach your desired consistency. Gel food coloring works the best, and gives the best color. I use Wilton gel food coloring, which can be found at The Paper Factory in Fredonia, also where the majority of my cookie cutters are from. Enjoy!
Participants at Chautauqua Adult Day Care’s Taft Center location have been working on some worthwhile projects to benefit the greater community. Staff and participants are in the process of creating a handmade quilt that will eventually be donated to a local non-profit agency in Jamestown that serves people in need. Additionally, Taft Center participants have designed Christmas cards that will be delivered to American soldiers serving overseas. Melinda Rojas, Taft Center Program Coordinator, states, “We are fortunate to have so many organizations in the community that are dedicated to human service. Once our handmade quilt is finished, we plan to donate it to a worthy local organization that cares for people in need. Additionally, our participants wanted to partake in a project to show our soldiers how very much they are appreciated, especially this time of year. We designed our own Christmas cards and plan to have them delivered overseas to deserving men and women serving in our military.” Chautauqua Adult Day Care Centers Inc. is a not for profit United Way agency, which offers affordable Senior Day Programs and Respite Care Services for adults sixty years of age and older who live in the
Melinda Rojas and Harold Crowl display a handmade quilt that will be donated to a worthy local organization once finished.
Larry Feldt, Roger Winn, Robert Feldt, and Janet Baker are proud to display a sample of greeting cards they designed and made for soldiers serving overseas.
community. The agency has four sites that serve all of Chautauqua County. The programs provide socialization and offer many opportunities for older adults to participate in activities during the day in a caring, friendly atmosphere with supportive staff and companionship. The sites provide breakfast, snack, and a noon time meal for participants. There is also a Community Recreation Program that helps persons participate
in outings in the community. The sites also offer pet therapy, ceramics, music programs, arts and crafts, and much more on an ongoing basis. Additionally, a Saturday Program is available in Jamestown. For participants who desire financial assistance, funding is available. To learn more, visit www.seniordayprograms.com or call the Jamestown office at 6649759. You can also find Chautauqua Adult Day Care on Facebook.
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Opera House to Present Holiday Concert
Contributed Article 1891 Fredonia Opera House
The 1891 Fredonia Opera House will present a holiday concert featuring three of the region’s favorite performing acts on Fri., Dec. 13, at 7:30 p.m. Songs for a Winter Night will feature Adirondack musicians Dan Berggren, Dan Duggan and Peggy Lynn, the Buffalo duo Kindred and Westfield’s Kent & Nannette Knappenberger in a special concert of holiday music. “This will be a very entertaining evening at the Opera House” notes Opera House Executive Director Rick Davis. “The performance features several Opera House favorites who will be performing in a theatre decorated for the holidays and filled with the spirit of the season.” Davis adds that the event is part of the Folk in Fredonia music Series and will include holiday and winter songs of all kinds – some well-known and some that might be unfamiliar. “We expect the audience will get the chance to sing along to several songs and also will be treated to performances on a variety of musical instruments including Celtic harp, hammered dulcimer and an instrument not often featured in a folk concert – the cello.” Award-winning educator and songwriter Dan Berggren has deep roots in the Adirondacks. His music, which reflects the spirit of the hard-working people of that region, has traveled around the world from Central Africa to Transylvania. Author and environmental activist Bill McKibben says Berggren “is a throwback to the old role of the folk singer ... he’s articulating things that need to be said, right now.” Well known to Fredonians
married! Nannette is a classically trained vocalist, but is adept in a variety of styles and particularly enjoys the simple beauty of folk music and the stories as a Professor of Communi- Award. the duo draws its music that it weaves. She may cations at SUNY Fredonia Peggy Lynn, better known from the Irish poets, pubs also be seen clogging in the for 27 years and a former and county fairs, from duo’s programs. Kent has as “The First Lady of member of the group The the Scottish highlands, a graduate degree in harp Adirondack Music,” Newton Street Irregulars, Atlantic Canada and the from the Eastman School writes and performs songs Berggren is the recipient of about the women and Appalachian crannies of of Music and saxophone both the President’s Award natural beauty of the North the American southeast. and harp degrees from for Excellence in Teaching Country; and her bluesy Schooled in theatre and SUNY Fredonia. He is and the New York State classical music as well as very much at home on the alto voice melts every Outdoor Education Asfolk and popular song, Celtic harp (he was Gold audience. Recognized sociation Art & Literature nationwide for her soulful David and Felicia bring Medalist in the Southern Award. He has released a compelling stage presMaryland Celtic Festival songwriting and extraordifive recordings of original ence to their wide-ranging Scottish Harp Competition nary vocal versatility, her songs. repertoire, capturing in 2006) and the Irish low work has been featured at the hearts of audiences whistle. The duo performs National Hammered the famous Bluebird Café throughout the U.S and a variety of Celtic and Dulcimer Champion Dan in Nashville. Named 1996 Canada. Bringing to life Appalachian folk music Duggan is known from Adirondack Woman of the both old and new music that combines their love Maine to California for his Year, Lynn has released six in the Celtic tradition, of the beautiful melody wizardry on the hammered recordings; and with SanKindred has been invited and story. They often are dulcimer, flat-picking guidra Weber, she coauthored to perform with Grammyjoined by their daughters tar and keyboards. His dul- the book “Breaking Trail: nominated Joanie Madden Lucy, Amanda and Esther cimer talent is spotlighted Remarkable Women of the and Cherish the Ladies. and love combining their on Paul Simon’s Grammy Adirondacks.” In 2005, They also have shared family’s talents. The Knapnominated album “You’re Lynn and Berggren both the stage with the world penberger family resides in the One.” Duggan has received the Adirondack famous Furey Brothers Westfield where Kent leads recorded four collections Mountain Club’s Education and with folk singer Steve the school’s Celtic string of original compositions Award. Gillette. band. as well as three albums of Kindred is the husband traditional holiday music. and wife duo of David and Kent & Nannette Knap- Tickets for Songs for a His CD of original songs Winter Night are $15 ($13 Felicia Meyer. With a rare penberger have been for children, “The Pieces performing together for for Opera House members) blending of voice, cello, of Our Life,” received a more than 20 years – even and may be purchased in guitars and percussion, Parent’s Choice Approval longer than they’ve been person at the Opera House
Box Office or by phone at 716-679-1891, Tuesday-Friday, 1-5 p.m. Tickets may be purchased online anytime at www.fredopera.org. The event is part of the Folk in Fredonia Music Series, which is sponsored by The Gilman Family. The performance is sponsored by Bill & Judy Clark and supported with funds from the United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County. In connection with the event, the SUNY Fredonia Alumni Office will hold a special pre-concert reception with some of the musicians at 6:30 p.m. in the second floor trustee’s room of the Village Hall. Tickets to the reception are $10 and benefit the Dan Berggren Excellence in Audio & Radio (EAR) Scholarship Fund at SUNY Fredonia. The 1891 Fredonia Opera House is a membersupported not-for-profit organization located in Village Hall in downtown Fredonia. A complete schedule of Opera House events is available at www. fredopera.org.
Library Raising Funds for Parking Lot Contributed Article Prendergast Library
Prendergast Library is asking for help to defray expenses of parking lot maintenance, including salting, shoveling, and plowing during the winter. Those who would like to participate are invited to give at the following levels: salt scoop, $1; bag of salt, $5; shovel, $25; and plow truck, $50. Donations of any size are appreciated, and givers may request a receipt from staff members at the circulation desk. Since the library parking lot was converted from metered parking to free parking in July, the library
Hannah Cook gets a close-up look at a thermometer designed to measure progress in Prendergast Library’s fund drive for parking lot maintenance.
is responsible for maintaining it, according to Director Tina Scott. “Library users appreciate no longer having to worry about the meters. In return, we hope they’ll give us a
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CHAUTAUQUA STAR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2013
Check It Out! What to do & Where to go in & around Chautauqua County...
Ongoing Events
December 13
Jamestown Winter Farmers Market
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dr. Lillian Vitanza Ney Renaissance Center www.jamestowupclose.com 716-664-2477 tiffani@jamestownrenaissance.org
Twelve Days of Christams 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Johnson Estate Winery www.johnsonwinery.com 716-326-2192 jwinery@fairpoint.net
December 14
Winter Night Lights at the Audubon 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Audubon Center and Sanctuary Jamestowaudubon.org 716-569-2345
Songs for Winter Night – A Folk in Fredonia Holiday Concert 7:30 p.m. 1891 Fredonia Opera House www.fredopera.org 716-679-1891 rickdavis@fredopera.org
Cross Roads Farm & Craft Market 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 6017 Sherman-Westfield Road www.thecrossroadsmarket.com 716-326-6278
Wits ‘n Giggles: Friday Night Comedy 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Jamestown Savings Bank Arena www.jamestownarena.com 716-484-2624
Little Explorers
10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Audubon Center and Sanctuary www.jamestownaudubon.org 716-569-2345 info@jamestownaudubon.org
Live at the Met – Falstaff 1 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. 1891 Fredonia Opera House ww.fredopera.org 716-679-1891 rickdavis@fredopera.org
Winter Night Lights at the Audubon 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Audubon Center and Sanctuary Jamestowaudubon.org 716-569-2345
Holiday Candlelight Tours
7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Fenton History Center www.fentonhistorycenter.org 716-664-6256 information@fentonhistorycenter. org
Progressive® Skating & Gymnastics Spectacular
7 p.m. Jamestown Saving Bank Arena www.jamestownarena.com 716-484-2624
December 15 Breakfast or Brunch with Santa 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Peek’n Peak Resort & Spa www.pknpk.com 716-335-4141 ext 7155
movie times Dipson Chautauqua Mall I & II 500 Chautauqua Mall Lakewood, NY 14750 (716) 763-1888 Delivery Man (PG-13) 12:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 6:20 p.m., 9:05 p.m. The Book Thief (PG-13) 12:15 p.m., 3:15 p.m., 6:20 p.m., 9:05 p.m.
Dipson Lakewood Cinema 8 171-3 Fairmount Avenue Lakewood, NY 14750 (716) 763-3531
Out of the Furnace (R) 11:40 a.m., 2:05 p.m., 4:35 p.m., 7:05 p.m., 9:35 p.m.
The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug in 3D (PG-13) 9:45 p.m.
Silent Night, Deadly Night (R) 10:00 p.m.
Frozen (PG) 5:00 p.m., 7:15 p.m., 9:30 p.m.
The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug (PG-13) 11:45 a.m., 3:20 p.m., 3:45 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 9:45 p.m., 10:15 p.m.
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (PG13) 6:45 p.m., 9:40 p.m.
Dunkirk Movieplex 8 The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug in 10520 Bennett Road 3D (PG-13) Dunkirk, NY 14048 12:00 p.m., 12:30 p.m., 3:40 p.m., 6:40 (716) 366-2410 p.m., 7:00 p.m., 10:00 p.m.
Frozen (PG) 11:45 a.m., 2:05 p.m., 4:25 p.m., 6:40 p.m., 9:10 p.m.
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (PG13) 12:30 p.m., 3:40 p.m., 6:40 p.m., 9:40 p.m.
Frozen in 3D (PG) 12:00 p.m., 2:20 p.m., 4:40 p.m., 7:05 p.m., 9:35 p.m.
Dipson Warren Mall Cinemas 1666Market Street Extension Warren, PA 16365
Homefront (R) 1:20 p.m., 4:10 p.m., 7:20 p.m.
The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug (PG-13) 6:40 p.m.
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Opera House Live at the Met Season Presents Verdi’s Falstaff James Levine Returns to the Podium after Two-Year Absence English countryside in the mid20th century. Ambrogio Maestri (last season’s Dulcamara in the opening night production of L’Elisir Live at the Met, the Metropolitan d’Amore) sings the title role of the Opera’s award-winning series of brilliant and blustery Sir John live, high definition opera transmis- Falstaff, opposite a marvelous ensions to theaters around the world, semble that includes Angela Meade, continues its 2013-14 season at Stephanie Blythe, Lisette Oropesa the 1891 Fredonia Opera House and Franco Vassallo. on Sat., Dec. 14, at 1 p.m., with Falstaff was Verdi’s final opera, Giuseppe Verdi’s classic opera written in the composer’s ninth Falstaff. Met Music Director James decade, and was only the second Levine, who has been unable to of his 28 operas to be a comedy. It conduct for two years due to health also was the third of Verdi’s operas issues, makes a triumphant return to be based on a Shakespearean to the podium to conduct this beplay, following his earlier Macbeth loved comedy. and Otello. While it has not proved “We’re very excited to be particito be as popular as the works that pating in our third full season of immediately preceded it, Aida and Live at the Met broadcasts,” notes Otello, Falstaff has long been an Opera House Executive Director admired favorite with critics and Rick Davis. “The audiences, while musicians because of its brilliant small, have been extremely enthuorchestration, scintillating libretto siastic about this series. There’s just and refined melodic invention. something exhilarating about seeing an opera production presented The opera’s story is drawn mainly by one of the world’s foremost from the Bard’s The Merry Wives companies and seeing it right here in Fredonia at the same time audi- of Windsor, but with some added material from Henry IV, and foences in NYC are seeing it live.” cuses on the well-deserved comeIn Robert Carsen’s production of uppance of Sir John Falstaff, an Falstaff – the first new Met Falstaff overweight, drunken braggart and since 1964 – the action is set in the hopelessly deluded would-be seContributed Article
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ducer of ladies of taste and wealth. A co-production of the Met, the Royal Opera House, Teatro alla Scala, the Canadian Opera Company and De Nederlandse Opera, its running time is 3 hours, 20 minutes. Live at the Met telecasts are now shown in more than 2,000 theaters in 64 countries, making the Met the only arts institution with an ongoing global art series of this scale. The Met was the first arts company to experiment with this type of broadcast, beginning on a modest scale in 2006 and growing every season since then, with more than 10 million tickets sold to date. Met opera stars serve as hosts for the series, conducting live interviews with cast members, crew and production teams, and introducing the popular behind-the-scenes features; altogether the worldwide audience is given an unprecedented look at what goes into the staging of an opera at one of the world’s great houses. Individual tickets to each of the operas in the season are $20, ($18 Opera House members, $15 students). The Opera House also offers a flexible subscription consisting of eight tickets that can be used
however the patron wants – one at a time to eight different operas, all at once for eight people, or anything in between. It is $142. Tickets may be purchased in person at the Opera House Box Office or by phone at 716-679-1891, TuesdayFriday, 1-5 p.m. Tickets may be purchased online anytime at www. fredopera.org. The remaining 2013-14 Live at the Met season operas include: Dvorák’s Rusalka on Feb.8; Borodin’s Prince Igor on Mar. 1; Massenet’s Werther on Mar. 15; Puccini’s La Bohème on Apr. 5; Mozart’s Cosi fan tutte on Apr. 26; and Rossini’s La Cenerentola on May 10. Live at the Met opera broadcasts are made possible by Dr. James M. and Marcia Merrins, who funded the purchase of the satellite transmission and projection equipment used in the series. Chautauqua County’s only performing arts center presenting its own programming year-round, the 1891 Fredonia Opera House is a member-supported not-for-profit organization located in Village Hall in downtown Fredonia. For a complete schedule of events, visit www.fredopera.org.
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SUNY Fredonia presents “Talk to Santa” Dec. 18 and 19
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For the 23rd year, community volunteers, Information Technology Services at SUNY Fredonia, and DFT Communications have donated their time and expertise to bring Santa and Elf Holly to the homes of local viewers on Wednesday, Dec. 18, and Thursday, Dec. 19. Santa and Elf Holly are assisted in their North Pole television studio by a crew of TV and phone elves to provide this special holiday program for children. The live television call-in show, “Talk to Santa,” will be presented beginning at
6:30 p.m. each evening. For two nights, children and their families can tune in to watch Santa and his assistant, Elf Holly, as they take live phone calls from viewers who want to let Santa know what they would like for Christmas. Children and their parents can dial 679-XMAS (9627) to talk to Santa. The show was the brainchild of the late SUNY Fredonia staffer Ron Warren, who began making plans for the show before his death in November 1991. It will be shown on Time Warner Channels 5 and 17 in Brocton, Cassadaga, Fredonia, and Stockton, and on Channel 19 in
Dunkirk, Silver Creek, Forestville and Hanover. The show can also be viewed online at http:// www.ustream.tv/channel/ talk-to-santa. DFT Communications has donated its time and expertise to bring Santa and Elf Holly to the homes of local viewers. DFT provides a special Santa Claus line that receives more than 300 calls during the twoday program. Children throughout the county will be able to tell Santa about their special wishes this Christmas. These wishes are not always about toys. Sometimes it’s to bring a soldier home safely or to wish that someone recovers from an
illness. Local area schools cooperate by encouraging first and second grade children to write letters that may be read on the show as time permits. The program originates from Thompson Hall on campus. Colin Plaister, “Talk to Santa” coordinator, joins Tom Sullivan, Marcia Merrins, Adam Pellittieri, Andrea Wasiura, Bob Scott, Brad Markham, Charley Mancuso, Chip Riewaldt, Christa Haynes, Debbie Ormsby, Denise Maze, Doug Johnson, John Malcolm, Laura Sarek, Lisa Eikenburg, Lotte Morse, Michelle Twitchell, Mike Sullivan, Paula Arntz Santa Claus and Elf Holly and T. John McCune.
Passion for Education Inspires Scholarship According to his family, Guiffreda always felt CRCF education was very important and that an educated Robert Guiffreda a leader person could do anything. in education for most of his A graduate of Panama life lost his battle with canCentral School, Guiffreda cer in October. Upon his attended Jamestown Compassing, his family decided munity College and rethe best way to honor his ceived a bachelor’s degree memory, and passion, was and a master’s degree from with a scholarship designed the State University of New to support local students York at Fredonia. He also furhtering their education. earned degrees in educaThe Robert Guiffreda tion and administration. Memorial Scholarship After a career that included Fund will provide finanserving as a teacher, assiscial assistance to students tant principal and supergraduating from Panama intendent at Southwestern Central School. A priority Central School, high school will be given to students principal for Chautauqua pursuing a degree in math Lake Central School, and or science. superintendent of Frontier Contributed Article
Central School, Guiffreda retired in December 2011. He last served as district superintendent of Erie 2 Chautauqua Cattaraugus BOCES. In addition to his involvement in the local school districts, Guiffreda also dedicated his time to a number of civic and community organizations throughout southern Chautauqua County. For more information on the Robert Guiffreda Memorial Scholarship Fund, or to make a tax-deductible donation, contact the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation at 661- Randy Sweeney, Community Foundation executive director, meets with Frances Frey, Central School elementary principal, Cindy Guiffreda, Tony Guiffreda, Natalie 3390 or visit crcfonline.org. Panama Swanson, and Dane Simmons, Panama Central School guidance counselor, to establish the Robert Guiffreda Memorial Scholarship Fund.
December Training Announcement common ethical prevention dilemmas. CASAC “Exploring Prevention Eth ics” will be presented by “Exploring Prevention Julie Franco, CPP, OASAS Ethics – P105” is a trainFaculty on Wednesday, ing which will be offered Dec. 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 through the Chautauqua p.m. This six-hour course, Alcoholism and Substance is scheduled to be offered at Abuse Council (the Counthe CASAC Jamestown Ofcil). This training will profice, 501 W. Third Street, vide participants with an Suites 3 & 4, Sprinchorn understanding of the NYS Building, Jamestown, NY Code of Ethical Conduct 14701. for Prevention Practitioners CASAC training offerings and an Ethical Decisionare suitable for community Making model that helps members that are aspiring prevention practitioners to learn more about admake ethical decisions for Contributed Article
dictions and other related topics to improve their lives and the lives of others. This course is also for those seeking professional credentialing as a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC), Credentialed Prevention Professional (CPP) or Credentialed Prevention Specialist (CPS). The 6 hours are approved by the New York State Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services CASAC, (Section 3)/ CPP & CPS (Section 2). This course work is also recog-
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nized and approved by the Pennsylvania Certification Board through reciprocity. The Council offers a number of professional training opportunities throughout the year. Individualized on-site training, depending upon staff needs, is available. All trainings can be designed either as an inservice training, conference or workshop. The fee is $60 and pre-registration is required. Community members interested in the topic are welcome and encouraged to attend.
To register for the above course or to learn more about other training offerings the Council may have available contact Kathleen Colby, Director of Training Services, 664-3608, kjcolby@casacweb.or visit our Web Site: www.casacweb.org Since 1974, Chautauqua Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Council (CASAC), a not-for-profit United Way partner agency, has been dedicated to providing prevention education and community awareness pertaining to alcohol,
other drugs and compulsive gambling. CASAC is the only New York State Office of Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) approved and supported alcohol and other drug prevention agency in Chautauqua County. CASAC is one of forty communitybased councils across the state and one of over twohundred nationwide. For further information about CASAC services, call the Jamestown office at 6643608, or the Dunkirk office at 366-4623.
Library To Offer Winter Literacy Challenge
Hultquist Place Assisted Living Residents Betty Mee and Dave Sturges present a check for $500 to Stacey Tanner, Director of Domestic Violence for the Salvation Army.
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There is a spirit of giving and compassion, yearround at Hultquist Place assisted living on the Lutheran campus. Fundraising is overseen by the Hultquist Place Resident Council. The residents hold
bake sales and other fundraising events throughout the year to raise money to help others in the community who are in need. They have donated to the youth at G.A. Family Services, the Salvation Army and other local non-profits. “I feel very blessed living here,” said Josephine
Morgan, who moved to Hultquist Place last September. “We have wonderful activities and the meals are delicious. We’re treated in many ways better than a fancy hotel and for all those reasons we want to give back and help those who are less fortunate.”
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Kaylee Leeper, Amanda Brown, and Sara Randolph, left to right, receive information from Family
Literacy Librarian Tamara McIntyre, right, about a literacy challenge being offered at Prendergast Library Dec. 18 through Jan. 8 with prizes for those who complete three activities in a row on a game sheet.
Sample activities are attending a library program, playing a board game or puzzle at the library, trying a TumbleBook, and reading for an hour as a family. For information, call 484-7135.
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Red kettle, continued from pg 1 ous families and individuals in the community of Jamestown. “Our goal for this year is $100,000 from the kettles, and an overall goal of $240,000,” said Captain John Merchant. “We’re trying to catch up. We lost five days because of Thanksgiving being late this year.” Merchant is the Captain of The Salvation Army located in Jamestown, and oversees the operations of the organization in the Jamestown area. A week’s worth of donations generally equals around $10,000, so volunteers for The Salvation Army are working hard to ensure that the shorter kettle season this year doesn’t negatively effect the
services that they are able to provide for the community. “There are a lot of people who don’t carry cash anymore, but The Salvation Army now has an online red kettle, which can be found on their website,” said Merchant, On the website you need to look for the Red Kettle Campaign, and then search for team Jamestown, New York.” The Salvation Army is encouraging anyone who does not usually carry cash to please make a donation using the website, because there is an incentive for each team who receives donations this way. When the team of Jamestown reaches $5,000, they will receive an additional $1,000. This means $6,000
recovering from substance abuse. Those who receive support from The Salvation Army include people of all ages and backgrounds, varying from former drug abusers to senior citizens, prison inmates, and those who have been placed in institutions. Also included in this list of those helped are the children and youth. The Salvation Army has many programs to benefit the younger generation, including counseling, cooking classes, and providing them with Christmas presents. “December 19 will be our distribution day,” said Merchant. “There will be over 630 families, with 1,400 children total. Each of those children will be receiving 3 gifts, and each
of the families will be receiving a Christmas dinner, which they can prepare at home. It’s really something to see.” For those with significant needs, or who have hit a bump in the road, or anyone who, unfortunately, might be forgotten about during the Christmas season, The Salvation Army is sure to include in the spirit of giving that surrounds Christmas. The majority of work done through distribution and collecting donations is volunteer. There are approximately 450 volunteers in the area who help by ringing that familiar bell outside of grocery store locations, manning the red kettle for donations to be received.
“We need a lot of volunteers, especially for outside stands,” said Merchant, “We can always, always, use more help. Especially on weekdays, when most people are working, and are unable to help.” For those looking for a way to give back to their community, this is an excellent way to do so. The Salvation Army can always use more assistance in their efforts to ‘do the most good,’ just as their slogan appropriately states. For more information, or to make an online donation, please go to: www.salvationarmyusa.org
Chautauqua Adult Day Care Centers, Inc. To Offer a Respite Care Program for the Community available at their JameChautauqua Adult Day Care stown, Dunkirk, and WestCenter field locations. Services are provided Monday thru Friday and can be as little Chautauqua Adult Day as one hour or a full day. Care is pleased to now ofThe Respite Care Program fer respite care services in at Chautauqua Adult Day addition to their senior day Care provides a needed programs in Chautauqua break for caregivers that County. Respite care pro- allow them to run errands vides a much needed break or relax. Not only does for a caregiver and can lead respite provide advantages to a general improvement for a caregiver but it gives in quality of life for the a loved one a comfortable person being cared for and place where they will feel the caregiver. cared for and safe. The Chautauqua Adult Karen Lucks, Associate DiDay Respite Program is Contributed Article
total, with which to impact the community of Jamestown for the better. “Every penny that we raise is spent on the community of Jamestown. It is used to help with rent, pay for clothing, and even certain medications, transportation, and to provide food for those in need,” said Merchant, “It just depends on what the need is. Just last month we helped over 800 families, each of which received a three day supply of food.” Along with all of the goods given through The Salvation Army, the organization also provides help through programs such as community centers, basic social services, disaster assistance, day cares, summer and day camps, and those
rector, states, “Respite care is so important to so many people in our community. The burden of caregiving can be a heavy one to bear. A Chautauqua Adult Day Care, we recognize the importance and value of caregivers. Respite has been shown to dramatically lead to an improvement in the quality of life for the person being cared for and the caregiver. If you need an hour to run errands or a few hours to give yourself a breather, our Respite Care Program offers that
flexibility of care. We are very happy to now be able to provide this service in Chautauqua County.” To learn more about the Respite Care Program at Chautauqua Adult Day Care Centers, Inc., please call Karen Lucks, Associate Director at (716) 6654899, ext. 4. Chautauqua Adult Day Care Centers Inc. is a not for profit United Way agency, which offers affordable Senior Day Programs and Respite Care Services for adults sixty years of age
and older who live in the community. The agency has four sites that serve all of Chautauqua County. The programs provide socialization and offer many opportunities for older adults to participate in activities during the day in a caring, friendly atmosphere with supportive staff and companionship. The sites provide breakfast, snack, and a noon time meal for participants. There is also a Community Recreation Program that helps persons participate in
outings in the community. The sites also offer pet therapy, ceramics, music programs, arts and crafts, and much more on an ongoing basis. Additionally, a Saturday Program is available in Jamestown. For participants who desire financial assistance, funding is available. To learn more, visit www.seniordayprograms.com or call the Jamestown office at 6649759. You can also find Chautauqua Adult Day Care on Facebook.
World Book Night Giver Application Deadline Nears Contributed Article Prendergast Library
Prendergast Library has been selected as a library distribution site for World Book Night in April, and local residents may apply by January 5 to be book givers.
On April 23, 2014, the 450th anniversary of Shakespeare’s birth, 25,000 volunteers across America will go out and give away a half million specially printed paperbacks to light or non-readers. Information is available at www.us.worldbooknight. org about book titles and
application guidelines. As a distribution site, Prendergast Library will be a location where registered book givers matched with it may pick up their box of books the week of April 14, in preparation for the event. The library traditionally holds a reception to thank local givers, provide a networking opportunity, and give them copies of the title they selected from the World Book Night list compiled by a national panel of booksellers and librarians. World Book Night celebrating the love of reading was successfully launched in the United Kingdom in 2011, and first celebrated in the United States in 2012.
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Mikowski Commits to RIT Fredonia Native Will Be Playing Division I Hockey Next Year
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Fredonia native Max Mikowski has officially committed to the Rochester Institute of Technology where he’ll compete in NCAA Division I hockey next season. Mikowski currently plays for the Buffalo Jr. Sabres of the Ontario Junior Hockey League. He has put up some impressive stats as he’s second on the team with 34 points (13 goals, 21 assists) in 31 games. The right winger is also tied for the team lead with 51 penalty minutes, proving his toughness matches his scoring proficiency. “It’s been great,” Mikowski said of his experience with the Jr. Sabres. “It’s cool because I just love hockey. Hockey has been my focus for the last two-and-a-half years. You have to take some time off from doing other things you might really like to do, but it’s all worth it in the end. I love the program, the team and the coaches. It’s a lot of fun.” The OJHL is made up of 22 teams, but Buffalo is the only one in the United States. Mikowski estimates that 90 percent of the league’s players are Canadians, but that the majority of his team is comprised of Buffalo-area residents. Thanks in large part to Mikowski’s efforts, the Jr. Sabres were recently crowned the 2013 OJHL West Division and Southwest Division regular season champions. The now 6-foot-3, 205 pound
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Fredonia native Max Mikowski has committed to play Division I hockey at RIT for the 2014-2015 season. (Submitted Photo)
Mikowski has come a long ways since his days of learning to skate by holding on to a yellow chair at Steele Hall on the Fredonia State campus. He started playing hockey as soon as he could skate with a stick and soon fell in love with the sport. “I started playing house league when I was five,” he explained. “I continued until I was about seven. That’s when I moved to travel hockey in Hamburg.” Mikowski proved to be a valuable commodity to a number of colleges as programs from D1 on down to D3 came calling for his ser-
vices. When push came to shove, Mikowski couldn’t pass up the chance to be a Tiger. “They talked to me last year after a game,” Mikowski described the recruiting process. “They told me they liked what they saw. We emailed a few times back and forth. Then this year they saw me play again and invited me up to the campus to watch a game and see what life is like on campus. “When it came down to it, the main thing that drew me to RIT was the coaches,” he continued. “It’s also a good school academically. Plus it’s just far enough away
where I’ll feel like I’m on my own but close enough where I can come home if I need to.” As with anyone that has obtained the success Mikowski has, there is plenty of thanks to go around. “Grant Ledyard was my coach two years ago,” Mikowski explained. “He was a big influence. He kind of took a chance on me in our first tryouts. He didn’t really know who I was. He took me on and really developed my game into what it is now. Russ Certo and Al Heerdt are my assistant coaches. They’ve
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Bills Look To Fredonia, Dunkirk End Skid Against Pick Up Split At Streaking Jags Lucky Lanes getting better and we still have a lot of work to do.” Jacksonville has averaged 23.0 points in the last five games The Jacksonville Jaguars rewhile facing four opponents with main confident while not getting losing records, including two too caught up in their modest against a Houston team mired second-half turnaround. in a franchise-worst 11-game They’ll try for their first fourslide. The Jaguars averaged 10.8 game winning streak in six points over the first eight while seasons Sunday while looking to playing five opponents that curhand the reeling Buffalo Bills a rently have winning records. fifth consecutive year of doubleLast week’s 27-20 win over the digit losses. Texans snapped Jacksonville’s Jacksonville (4-9) has won three seven-game home skid. straight for the first time since However, a favorable second-half 2010 and four of five after an 0-8 schedule hasn’t stopped the Jagstart. Though the Jaguars will uars from calling out members attempt to win four in a row for of the media or opposing players the first time since Sept. 16-Oct. who have put down a club that 14, 2007, first-year coach Gus lost 20 of 21 before winning 29Bradley wants his team to con27 at Tennessee on Nov. 10. tinue its progression while main“They still talk trash about us,” taining some perspective amid the franchise’s sixth consecutive said Maurice Jones-Drew, who season without a winning record. rushed for a season-high 103 yards on 14 carries last week. “Our guys just really believe,” “We are going to keep getting Bradley said. “The biggest chalbetter and we are going to keep lenge is to keep doing what we’re making plays. We are going to doing. We’re a young team that’s keep doing our thing and be learning how to do this. happy for everyone around us.” “I don’t want us feeling like we Jones-Drew, who has rushed did some good things, we accomplished some things. We’re By Jeff Mezydlo
Former New York Yankees Robinson Cano (left) and Curtis Granderson will be wearing pinstripes no longer as each has moved on to a new team this offseason. (AP Photo/Chiang Yingying)
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By Stefan Gestwicki Star Sports Editor
Baseball is an intriguing sport for a number of reasons. In football, the Super Bowl is watched by an exorbitant number of people, football fans or not, regardless of which two teams are playing. In basketball, true basketball fans will watch the NBA Championship Series regardless of which teams are playing. In hockey, well there really just aren’t that many fans despite the Stanley Fredonia’s Collin Schanzlin rolled a 561 series at Lucky Lanes to help his Cup being the coolest of all sports Hillbillies split with Dunkirk, 2-2. (Photo by Stefan Gestwicki) trophies (with the Heisman probably being a distant second, but game and overall pinfall with By Stefan Gestwicki that’s a commentary for another a line of 956-880-861-2,697. Star Sports Editor day). Fredonia picked up games two and three and missed the overall Yet in baseball, despite the legions The Dunkirk-Fredonia rivalry point by just four pins with a line of fans, the World Series isn’t was renewed on Monday afterof 815-984-894-2,693. watched by that many people. I’m noon at Lucky Lanes in Fredonia. guilty of it myself. I’m ashamed to Collin Schanzlin was the leader Yet when all was said and done, admit it because I pride myself on for the Hillbillies with his 561 neither team was able to claim being an avid baseball fan, but afseries and 226 game. Ricky bragging rights as both the boys Burgstrom wasn’t far behind with ter the Pirates were knocked out of and girls teams split, 2-2. the playoffs this past year, I found The Dunkirk boys won the first it very hard to pay attention any Continued on pg 5 more. I mean, didn’t we just watch the Red Sox and Cardinals play each other a few years back? Outdoors Section See B-3 So in case you haven’t been paying attention since then, you’ve Local Sports Schedule See B-4 missed an extraordinary offseason ALSO that has seen the trading of two FCU to Host Baseball, Track Camps See B-4 All-Stars for each other, a future NFL & NHL Standings See B-5
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By Stefan Gestwicki Star Sports Editor
Last week vs. spread: 11-6 Season vs. spread: 49-35-5 (.583) Last week straight picks: 10-7 Season straight picks: 5236-1 (.591) Well that was a crazy week of football, wasn’t it? The Patriots scored twice in the last few minutes after recovering an onside kick. The Colts locked up the AFC South despite getting rocked by the Bengals. The Jaguars have won four of their last five games. The Packers finally won without Aaron Rodgers. The 49ers exacted a little revenge against the rival Seahawks. And snow played a major role in a number of games, none more so than in Philadelphia where players could get lost in the blizzard coming down. Seattle, Denver and Indy are the only three teams that have officially locked playoff spots, though a number of teams can clinch this week. The Chiefs almost certainly have the No. 5 seed in the AFC. The Bengals need just one win to clinch the AFC North by my measure. The Patriots lost superstar tight end Rob Gronkowski, but can win the AFC East with a win this weekend. Oh, and good luck to any fantasy teams that may be playing in their championship games this week. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS (6-7) at DENVER BRONCOS (11-2) On paper this game seems like a mismatch. The Broncos are one of the best teams in the NFL while the Chargers are something of an also-ran. But I’ve said time and time again that weird things can happen in Thursday Night Football games and weird things DO happen in divisional rivalry games. Of course, the Broncos are 7-0 at home and still have plenty to play for. The Patriots are still right on their tail for the No. 1 seed in the AFC and New England would hold the tie-breaker based on their head-to-head meeting. The Chargers absolutely manhandled the resurgent New York Football Giants last week and could be right there in the race for the No. 6 seed if they can knock off red-hot Peyton Manning and Co. Look for this to be the rare Thursday shootout. PICK VS. SPREAD: Broncos (-10). STRAIGHT PICK: Broncos. WASHINGTON REDSKINS (3-10) at ATLANTA FALCONS (3-10) Remember when these two teams made the playoffs last year? That seems like ages ago. Both teams’ quarterbacks have regressed badly and there’s talk of Bob Griffin The Third being benched for the remainder of the year. Mike Shanahan is almost certainly out of a job by season’s end. That could be a cushy job opening for someone like, say Jon Gruden or Bill Cowher. Either way, this game doesn’t mean much between two
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Self-Proclaimed Expert Picks: Week 15 teams just going through the motions. Washington was embarrassed last week by Kansas City while Atlanta has actually still been putting forth an effort. Because of recent history and the fact that the game is in Atlanta, there’s no reason to think Washington has a shot. PICK VS. SPREAD: Falcons (-6). STRIAGHT PICK: Falcons. CHICAGO BEARS (7-6) at CLEVELAND BROWNS (4-9) So suddenly the Bears have an unstoppable juggernaut for an offense. Who saw that one coming? Brandon Marshall and Alshon Jeffery have become the best 1-2 wide receiver punch in the NFL. I’m not even sure it’s close right now. Maybe Megatron and anyone else in a uniform for Detroit could make an argument. Cleveland has Joe Haden, arguably the best cornerback in the league, but he can’t cover both of them. Add in Matt Forte and a solid running game and I’m not sure how Chicago has such a mediocre record. On the other side, Cleveland has Josh Gordon, who has managed to put up three straight games of 237, 261 and 151 yards. That’s 649 over the course of three games. That’s not a bad season for some players. While he might not be the best receiver on the field Sunday, he’ll probably have the best stats. The Bears aren’t great on the road, but this is a short trip against a team that has nothing to play for while Chicago is battling for a playoff spot. Oh and somehow Cleveland is giving points. Seems like a no-brainer. PICK VS. SPREAD: Bears (+2). STRAIGHT PICK: Bears. HOUSTON TEXANS (211) at INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (8-5) Hear me out on this one: the No. 3 seed in the AFC just became a very comfortable position. There’s a good chance that the No. 1 seed will be Denver, so that should be avoided at all costs. But the No. 2 seed could be New England, which just lost their best player for the rest of the season. Playing the Pats for the right to advance to the AFC Championship game could be an envious position to be in. That seems like a ways in the future, but that’s what the Colts have to look forward to after clinching the division last week. What else? The Texans have lost 11 straight and fired their coach. Their best player admits they “suck.” The Colts are way better at home. Andrew Luck is significantly better than whomever Houston has under center. The only problem is that Indy’s defense is a wreck right now. PICK VS. SPREAD: Colts (-6). STRAIGHT PICK: Colts. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (10-3) at MIAMI DOLPHINS (7-6) Believe it or not, the Dolphins are still alive for the AFC East crown. Miami started the season hot, fell ice cold and now have recovered and look headed to the playoffs if it can keep it up. The Patriots now have to go on the road minus Rob Gronkowski. Even with Gronk the Pats haven’t been playing well
lately. They needed a virtual miracle to down the Browns last week. The barely downed Houston the week before that. Those two teams are utter trash compared to Miami. If New England prevails, it’ll clinch the AFC East and be in the driver’s seat for the No. 2 seed with a shot at the No. 1 seed. I really don’t know what to expect from this game. Everything in me tells me that Miami will win this game, but it’s just so hard to pick against Tom Brady. All the guy does is win. PICK VS. SPREAD: Dolphins (+2). STRAIGHT PICK: Dolphins. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (8-5) at MINNESOTA VIKINGS (3-9-1) How excited are the Eagles to be playing in a dome this week? Sure, they’re on the road in one of the louder environments in the NFL, but a dome will keep the snow off the field and allow them to play their game once again. They ended up really pummeling Detroit in that snowstorm last week and you can bet the rest of the NFC took notice. Those are the types of wins that can lead to a momentum shift into the playoffs. With Nick Foles at the helm, the Eagles are not a team that other teams would relish playing. The Vikings will probably be without Adrian Peterson this week and that essentially gives them no hope. Like with their rival Packers without Aaron Rodgers, it’s just a matter of not totally stinking. I’m honestly not sure who is playing quarterback for the Vikings anymore. I swear it changes week to week. PICK VS. SPREAD: Eagles (-5). STRAIGHT PICK: Eagles. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (11-2) at NEW YORK GIANTS (5-8) This is another game that, on paper, looks like a total mismatch. The Seahawks are the best team in the NFC, you say? I don’t think I’d go that far, but keep in mind that they’re without two of their secondary players that are lost to suspension. Keep in mind that they just had a grueling contest on the road with their rival San Francisco 49ers. Keep in mind that they’ll be traveling all the way to the East Coast to play a 1:00 p.m. game. None of that bodes well for the ‘Hawks. Sure the Giants were just embarrassed by the Chargers last week and Seattle still has one of the best defensive lines in the league, but this is going to be my upset special as I’m not only calling for Eli and Co. to cover the spread, but to win. You have to realize that this is incredibly hard for me because I really don’t like Eli Manning. I think he lucked into the perfect situation and would otherwise be looked at as a bust. Either way….PICK VS. SPREAD: Giants (+7). STRAIGHT PICK: Giants. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (9-4) at TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (4-9) Yet a third game on the schedule that pits one of the league’s top teams against one of its worst. Yet, once again I like the underdog at
Detroit Lions wide receiver will take his talents to primetime on Monday Night Football against the defending Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
home for some of the same reasons as the last game. The 49ers just had a taxing win over Seattle and now have to make the crosscountry trip to Florida for a 1:00 p.m. game. History is just not on their side. West Coast teams don’t travel well. It’s not an opinion. The numbers prove it. Sure the Bucs are a pretty miserable team that just pummeled the lousy Bills, but I think the Bucs are one of the few teams with a losing record still giving it their all. They look like they’re really playing for their coach’s job. Also, I really don’t like Colin Kaepernick and I think he’s due for a bad game. PICK VS. SPREAD: Buccaneers (+5). STRAIGHT PICK: Buccaneers. BUFFALO BILLS (4-9) at JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (4-9) The Bills had a total team effort week against the Buccaneers. Unfortunately, that effort was seemingly made towards being the worst football team ever assembled. When Buffalo was 4-6 there was talk of winning out and making the playoffs. Now there’s a chance of losing out and getting a top-5 pick. How quickly things change in the NFL. Likewise, it once looked certain the Jaguars would have the top overall pick in next year’s draft. Four wins in five games later, including two against the Texans, and the Jags are all but out of the running for the top pick. This game features a team that’s 1-5 on the road at a team that’s 1-5 at home. Something have to give. For the last two week’s I’ve been writing good things about quarterback E.J. Manuel and he’s done nothing but lay an egg. The quarterback position is too important to waste on a bum so the Bills’ coaches better do something about this kid quickly. I still have confidence he can be The Guy. Just not this week. PICK VS. SPREAD: Jaguars (+2). STRAIGHT PICK: Jaguars. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (10-3) at OAKLAND RAIDERS (4-9) The Chiefs quieted critics in a big way by jumping out to a quick 31-0 lead in Washington last week. Not that people inside the Kansas City locker room would have been panicking, but it was probably good for the entire organization to win in the fashion that they did. Now they’ll take on a division rival that’s
been struggling for the last 10 years with no end in sight. I like their odds of clinching a playoff spot with a win. Oakland just got clobbered by the Jets. You know, the Jets. That team with Geno Smith as its quarterback that put up about 30 yards the past two weeks combined. Of course, that may have been yet another case of a West Coast team heading East. See? It’s not a fluke. Even the Jets can beat a team that travels cross country. Jamaal Charles has ran wild the past three weeks and torched the Raiders for a pair of touchdowns in their last meeting. The Chiefs defense is legit as long as its not facing Peyton Manning and the Broncos. In case you haven’t noticed, the Raiders don’t have Peyton Manning. PICK VS. SPREAD: Chiefs (-5). STRAIGHT PICK: Chiefs. NEW YORK JETS (6-7) at CAROLINA PANTHERS (9-4) The Panthers fell flat in their chance to take over the NFC South. Though they shouldn’t feel too badly because New Orleans is a tough place to play. Now they’ll welcome Geno Smith and the Jets to town looking to keep their lead in the NFC wild card race. The Jets are 1-5 on the road while the Panthers are 5-1 at home. Those are trends that nearly everyone expects to continue this week. I’m slightly surprised to see the line on this game so high, but then again, the Panthers certainly have the potential to dominate this game from start to finish. Steve Smith continues to have a late-career resurgence and his presence has helped Cam Newton really develop into a dual threat. Even DeAngelo Williams hasn’t been horrible this season. Of course, the Jets do stop the run pretty well. Don’t be surprised if this is another game in which the Jets turn to a backup quarterback at some point. PICK VS. SPREAD: Panthers (-11). STRAIGHT PICK: Panthers. ARIZONA CARDINALS (8-5) at TENNESSEE TITANS (5-8) For those of you who doubted the Cardinals, look no further than their most recent pounding of the Rams. I mean pounding. Larry Fitzgerald isn’t exactly the same receiver he was with Kurt Warner, but he’s definitely a viable No. 1 option now that Carson Palmer has the
offense tearing up opposing defenses. The Titans got off to a super fast start and looked like they might upset the Broncos, but then the rest of the game happened. Now there’s almost no chance of Tennessee making the playoffs even with a super weak AFC field. The Cardinals don’t travel particularly well, but often when a team gets eliminated from the playoffs, their next game is very flat. I expect to see that with the Titans. I also think Andre Ellington explodes for some huge plays for Arizona. PICK VS. SPREAD: Cardinals (-3). STRAIGHT PICK: Cardinals. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (10-3) at ST. LOUIS RAMS (5-8) The Rams aren’t a terrible team at home, but the Saints travel pretty well and should be right at home on the turf of St. Louis’ field. The Rams also were embarrassed by Arizona in their last ditch effort to make a push for the playoffs. Look for New Orleans to move the ball at will against this defense. The Saints are legitimately scary now that they’ve committed to running the ball with Pierre Thomas. He might not be the best back in the world, but the simple commitment to the run makes the pass that much more dangerous. The Rams don’t have much going for them. When something finally starts going well, that player usually gets hurt. It’s been that type of season for Jeff Fisher’s crew. It’ll be interesting to see what kinds of changes are made to that roster in the offseason. PICK VS. SPREAD: Saints (-6). STRAIGHT PICK: Saints. GREEN BAY PACKERS (6-6-1) at DALLAS COWBOYS (7-6) Hey the Packers finally won without Aaron Rodgers!! All it took was playing one of the worst teams in the league. The Cowboys, meanwhile, gave up control of the NFC East to the Eagles when they were pummeling on Monday Night Football by the Bears. Week after week the Cowboys prove that their defense is Swiss cheese. The unit absolutely can’t stop anyone. That will be put to the test this week when Matt Flynn tries to move the ball against them. Matt Flynn is terrible. Just terrible. The Cowboys might be mediocre all-inContinued on pg 3
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They’ve been so good for so long until the last two years. Big Ben is still all, but they’re 5-1 at home. (even). STRAIGHT PICK: playing at a high level, but DeMarco Murray seems to Cowboys. the defense is a shell of its be healthy again and you CINCINNATI BENformer self. I expect that to can never take your eyes GALS (9-4) at PITTSbe addressed heavily in the off Dez Bryant or he’ll bust BURGH STEELERS draft. The Bengals took the a long play. There’s re(5-8) Colts behind the proverbial ally not much wrong with shed last week in a meeting The Steelers have now lost the Boys on offense. It’s of two playoff teams. Andy back-to-back games and just that the defense can’t Dalton spread the ball are essentially out of the do anything right. Actuaround nicely and the runAFC playoff picture for the ally they remind me of the ning game was dynamic. second straight year. It still Bears. I’m surprised that Green-Ellis and Bernard seems weird to not have game wasn’t closer. PICK present a nice 1-2 punch Pittsburgh in the playoffs. VS. SPREAD: Cowboys
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out of the backfield while Green and Jones make a nice 1-2 wide receiver duo. This is still an important game in terms of playoff positioning and I would never expect the Steelers to roll over at home against a division rival. PICK VS. SPREAD: Bengals (-3). STRAIGHT PICK: Bengals. BALTIMORE RAVENS (7-6) at DETROIT LIONS (7-6) The Ravens had some
bills preview, continued from pg 1 for 264 yards and 5.2 per carry over the last three games, seemed optimistic he will be ready to play despite leaving the Texans game with a hamstring injury. Bradley, though, will remain cautious. If Jones-Drew can’t go, Jordan Todman likely will start and versatile rookie Denard Robinson could see more time in the backfield. Todman caught a 21-yard TD pass from receiver Ace Sanders last week. Chad Henne has thrown four TD passes in the last two games, the same total he had through his first 10. The Jaguars allowed an average of 161.8 rushing yards through the first eight games but 70.8 per
contest in the last five. Buffalo (4-9) was held to a season-low 67 rushing yards while falling to 1-5 on the road with a 27-6 loss at Tampa Bay last Sunday. The Bills held a closeddoor meeting following their fifth loss in six games. This is Buffalo’s ninth straight losing season. One more defeat will give the team a fifth year in a row of reaching at least 10 defeats and sixth consecutive last-place finish in the AFC East. “I think you look at where we stand right now, you can question everything,” defensive tackle Kyle Williams said. “Everything’s a red flag. Everything’s discouraging right now. But
help from the referees, but stayed in the playoff picture with a win over the Vikings last week. They’re right there with the Dolphins in the chase for that No. 6 seed in the AFC. The Lions were unable to master the elements and fell to the Eagles in that snowstorm in Philly. They won’t have that to contend with this week as they’ll be comfortably at home in a dome. The Ravens are mysteriously 1-5 on the road, but
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this game is far too important and I’d think they’ll come out strong. The Lions will eventually stop shooting themselves in the foot though right? Megatron also likes to shine in primetime games. He’s already at 1,348 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns for the year. There’s nothing on the Baltimore side of the ball that suggests they’ll be able to slow him down. PICK VS. SPREAD: Ravens (+6). STRAIGHT PICK: Lions.
mikowski, continued from pg 1 we have to get guys, all of us, to respond and respond better.” That likely begins with rookie EJ Manuel, who remains the starter even after he threw four interceptions and was sacked seven times while guiding an offense that totaled a season-low 214 yards against the Buccaneers. Manuel has endured a rough rookie season in which he missed four games with a knee injury. He’s been sacked 24 times in nine contests while completing 57.8 percent of his passes with nine TDs and eight INTs. “Do I want to be standing here having to go through these pains of what’s going
on? Absolutely not,” firstyear coach Doug Marrone said of Manuel’s play. “But I’ve learned over the years that this is the stuff you go through. And you have to just put your head down and just keep working. “He has the ability to do it. There’s no doubt in my mind.” Manuel is 0-4 in road games and the Bills have lost their last three, averaging 246.7 total yards while being outscored 85-33. Fred Jackson and C.J. Spiller, held to 34 rushing yards on 16 carries at Tampa Bay, combined to run for 186 yards during Buffalo’s 34-18 home win over Jacksonville last season.
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been with me all along. They’re really good guys. I count them as friends as well as coaches. Big thanks go out to them and Coach (Michael) Peca, who is my coach this year. And of course my parents and my sister.” Mikowski, a St. Francis
graduate, has plans to major in biology at RIT, but hasn’t thought too much into the future and plans on taking his hockey career one step at a time. But don’t be surprised if this isn’t the last time you hear the name Max Mikowski.
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DEC Seeking Landowners to Assist With Wild Turkey Research study will provide valuNYS Dept. of Environmental able information on turkey Conservation survival rates and population size to help guide future management of this Under Governor Cuomo’s important game species. NY Open for Hunting and I encourage landowners Fishing Initiative, New that have wild turkey on York State Department of their property this winter Environmental Conserva- to consider participating tion (DEC) Commissioner in this study.” Over the Joe Martens today anpast 10 years wild turkey nounced the kickoff of the populations have declined second year of a research in many parts of New project on wild turkey York State. In an effort survival to help improve to better understand the the management of this factors influencing popupopular game bird. lation changes and how “Wild turkeys are the most these changes affect turkey popular small game spemanagement, DEC is cies in New York among beginning the second year hunters afield,” Commisof a four-year study. This sioner Martens said. “The project will provide wilddata generated by this life managers with current Contributed Article
estimates of harvest and survival rates for female wild turkeys, or hens, in New York and guide future management efforts. Beginning in January, DEC will embark on a statewide effort to capture wild turkey hens and fit them with leg bands to obtain accurate data on survival and harvest. A small number of these birds will also be tagged with satellite radio-transmitters. All of the work will be done by DEC personnel on both public and private lands from January through March. The research will be concentrated in DEC Regions 3 through 9 where turkey populations are largest.
From 2006 through 2009, DEC staff worked with landowners from across the state to assess harvest and survival of male wild turkeys (gobblers). Hundreds of landowners participated in that study or provided reports of winter turkey flocks. With that important project completed, DEC is once again looking for landowners interested in helping with the new study focused on hen survival. Governor Cuomo’s NY Open for Hunting and Fishing Initiative is an effort to improve recreational activities for in-state and out-of-state sportsmen and sportswomen and to boost tourism opportunities throughout the state.
Chautauqua County’s World-Class Fishing Watching The Walleye Spawn to observe these world-class fish spawning in just inches of water. It’s a relative secret, but an experience no Lake Erie is the walleye one should miss. capital of the world and As the end of April apduring July and August, proaches, winds will the largest fish in the lake predictably shift to the east, can be caught off the shores which creates an offshore of Dunkirk and Barcelona breeze and calm, even harbors in depths from glass-like conditions on 60 to 100 feet. That’s the Erie. Several days of such peak of the big-fish bite calm weather will turn the – a phenomenon that first water gin-clear as sedigained national attention ment settles out. Starting when the Professional Wallapproximately 30 minutes eye Trail visited Dunkirk after sunset, walleyes will more than a decade ago move into shallow water to and anglers broke all existspawn. To spot the walling weight records with eyes, walk beaches with unheard-of numbers of 10flashlights and shine them to 12-pound fish. into the water. Walleyes Lake Erie walleyes spawn possess overly large, orbin late April and early May. like eyes (hence their name) To protect the populathat reflect a tremendous tion, the New York walleye amount of light. In calm season doesn’t open until conditions, your flashlight the first Saturday in May. will illuminate their eyes. Don’t stay away from the Then you’ll be able to lake, though, because those discern their bodies. Areas few weeks during late April with rock and rubble will and early May offer an attract the greatest numunparalleled opportunity bers of fish. By Jon Storm
This initiative includes the streamlining of hunting and fishing licensing and reducing license fees, improved access for fishing at various sites across the state, and increasing hunting opportunities in various regions. DEC is looking for landowners in DEC Regions 3 through 9 interested in allowing birds to be trapped on their land, as well as alerting project coordinators when they see turkeys on their property on a regular basis. Once turkeys are trapped and banded, they will immediately be released at the same location. Not all locations are suitable for deploying capture equipment, so land-
owners should contact their regional project coordinator to discuss the suitability of their property. Observations of turkey flocks during January through March can be reported to the project coordinator for that region or can be reported using the Winter Wild Turkey Flock Survey form found on DEC’s website. For more information on this project, contact the regional project coordinator below or DEC by e-mail at fwwildlf@gw.dec. state.ny.us. “Turkey Study” should be listed as the subject line in any e-mails.
Trophy Deer of the Week Matt Meyer, formerly of Dunkirk, shows off his 140-pound, 3-point buck he took the last weekend of November off Route 380 in Stockton.
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Two anglers show off their day’s take of walleye at a recent walleye tournament. (Photo by Jon Storm)
Depending on conditions, it’s possible to view anywhere from dozens to hundreds of walleyes in shallow water. Prime viewing locations include beaches, overlooks and creekmouths. Bring children and begin to grow their connection to this irreplaceable treasure of a fishery. As the walleyes complete their spawn, carp will arrive at the beaches to begin their nightly spawn. Game wardens are well
aware of the spawn as well, and ready to arrest unethical poachers. Anyone who witnesses poaching is encouraged to call the anonymous anti-poaching tip line at 1-800-TIPP-DEC. A call from a cell phone will ensure authorities arrive promptly, and penalties are harsh. Future columns will reveal how to witness Chautauqua County’s world-class smallmouth bass and steelhead spawns.
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Thursday, Dec. 19 at Fredonia, Saturday, Dec. 21 at Fredonia 7:30 p.m. State, 9:00 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 at Southwestern Tournament, TBA Bowling Sunday, Dec. 22 at Monday, Dec. 16 at Southwestern Tournament, Chautauqua Lake, 4:00 p.m. Bowling TBA Wednesday, Dec. 18 vs. Monday, Dec. 16 vs. Dunkirk, Randolph, 4:00 p.m. Girls Basketball 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17 at Silver Boys Basketball Wednesday, Dec. 18 at Creek, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16 vs. Prince Jamestown, 4:00 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20 vs. Fredonia, Alfred, 7:30 p.m. Boys Swimming and Thursday, Dec. 19 at Sherman, 7:30 p.m. Diving 7:30 p.m. Wrestling Tuesday, Dec 17 vs. Panama, Wednesday, Dec. 18 at Olean, 5:00 p.m. Girls Basketball 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17 at Thursday, Dec. 19 at Fredonia, Cassadaga Valley, 7:30 p.m. Swimming and Diving 5:00 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20 vs. Sherman, Thursday, Dec. 19 vs. Wrestling 7:30 p.m. Southwestern, 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18 vs.
Indoor Track and Field
Saturday, Dec. 21 at Fredonia State, 12:00 p.m.
Girls Basketball
Tuesday, Dec. 17 vs. Brocton, 7:30 p.m.
Boys Basketball
Thursday, Dec. 19 at Pine Valley, 7:30 p.m.
Wrestling
Saturday, Dec. 21 at STOWA Holiday Classic, 9:00 a.m.
Bowling
Monday, Dec. 16 at Sherman, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18 at Forestville, 4:00 p.m.
Bowling
Tuesday, Dec. 17 at Southwestern, 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18 vs. Fredonia, 4:00 p.m.
Boys Basketball
Tuesday, Dec. 17 at Southwestern, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19 vs. Maple Grove, 7:30 p.m.
Girls Basketball
Tuesday, Dec. 17 vs. Southwestern, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20 at Maple Grove, 7:30 p.m.
Boys Basketball
Monday, Dec. 16 vs. Westfield, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17 vs. TBA, 6:00 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19 vs. Panama, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 at Southwestern Tournament, TBA Sunday, Dec. 22 at Southwestern Tournament, TBA
Girls Basketball
Tuesday, Dec. 17 vs. Westfield, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20 at Jamestown Tournament, TBA Saturday, Dec. 21 at Jamestown Tournament, TBA
Wrestling
Wednesday, Dec. 18 at Maple Grove, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 at STOWA Holiday Classic, 9:00 a.m.
Bowling
Tuesday, Dec. 17 at Randolph, 4:00 p.m.
Girls Basketball
Wednesday, Dec. 18 at Maple Grove, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20 at Westfield, 7:30 p.m.
Boys Basketball Thursday, Dec. 19 vs. Westfield, 7:30 p.m.
Bowling
Monday, Dec. 16 at Frewsburg, 4:00 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20 vs. Southwestern, 4:00 p.m.
Boys Basketball
Monday, Dec. 16 vs. Silver Creek, 7:30 p.m.
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Wednesday, Dec. 18 vs. Southwestern, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 at STOWA Holiday Classic, 9:00 a.m.
Bowling
Monday, Dec. 16 at Silver Creek, 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18 vs. Chautauqua Lake, 4:00 p.m.
Girls Basketball
Friday, Dec. 20 at Panama, 7:30 p.m.
Boys Basketball
Saturday, Dec. 21 at Southwestern Invite, TBA Sunday, Dec. 22 at Southwestern Invite, TBA
Bowling
Monday, Dec. 16 at Fredonia, 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18 vs. Frewsburg, 4:00 p.m.
Boys Basketball
Tuesday, Dec. 17 at Williamsville North, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17 at Williamsville North, 6:00 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20 at United Way Tournament, 6:00 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 at United Way Tournament, 6:00 p.m.
Wrestling
Wednesday, Dec. 18 at Williamsville North, 6:00 p.m. Indoor Track and Field Saturday, Dec. 21 at Fredonia State, 9:00 a.m.
Boys Swimming and Diving
Tuesday, Dec. 17 at West Seneca West, 5:00 p.m.
Girls Basketball Bowling
Monday, Dec. 16 vs. Jamestown, 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18 at Falconer, 4:00 p.m.
Girls Basketball
Monday, Dec. 16 at Maple Grove, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20 at Dunkirk, 7:30 p.m.
Boys Basketball
Tuesday, Dec. 17 at Lackawanna, 7:00 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19 vs. Dunkirk, 7:30 p.m.
Wrestling
Monday, Dec. 16 vs. Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18 vs. Clymer, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20 vs. Falconer, 7:30 p.m.
Boys Basketball
Tuesday, Dec. 17 vs. Randolph, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19 at Falconer, 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 17 at Southwestern, 5:00 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19 vs. Franklinville, 5:00 p.m.
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Wednesday, Dec. 18 vs. Panama, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 at STOWA Tournament, TBA
reach head coach Tom Wilson in the track office at 716-673-3700. Spots are still open for all four dates. Additional track and field clinics will take place in January. The Fredonia State baseball team is hosting a clinic for high school athletes on Sunday, Dec. 15. The Pitching and Catching Clinic runs from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and the Hitting and Defense Clinic runs from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. in Steele Hall. Spots are still open for each clinic. The cost is $40 for one clinic, or $65 for both. You can download a registration form at www.fredoniabluedevils.com, then follow the link to baseball. Call the baseball office at 716673-3743 for more information.
Boys Basketball
Monday, Dec. 16 at Dunkirk, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17 vs. Dunkirk, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18 at Cattaraugus-Little Valley, 7:30 p.m.
Progressive Skating & Gymnastics Spectacular Coming To JSB Arena
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Girls Basketball
Tuesday, Dec. 17 vs. Falconer, 4:00 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20 at Dunkirk, 4:00 p.m.
Boys Swimming and Diving
Tuesday, Dec. 17 vs. Panama, 5:00 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19 at Dunkirk, 5:00 p.m.
Boys Basketball
Tuesday, Dec. 17 vs. Falconer, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 at Southwestern Holiday Tournament, TBA Sunday, Dec. 22 at Southwestern Holiday Tournament, TBA
Girls Basketball
Tuesday, Dec. 17 at Falconer, 7:30 p.m.
Wrestling
Wednesday, Dec. 18 at Falconer, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 at STOWA Tournament, TBA
Wrestling
Wednesday, Dec. 18 at Salamanca, 6:00 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 at Royalton- Boys Basketball Monday, Dec. 16 vs. Sherman, Hartland, 1:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Boys Swimming and Thursday, Dec. 19 at Diving Chautauqua Lake, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19 vs. Girls Basketball Frewsburg (at Dunkirk), 5:00 Tuesday, Dec. 17 vs. Sherman, p.m. 7:30 p.m.
Indoor Track and Field
Boys Swimming and Diving
The Fredonia State Track and Field team has four clinics this December. Clinics in selected event will take place in the spaWrestling cious Steele Hall FieldWednesday, Dec. 18 at Maple house on the following Grove, 6:30 p.m. dates: Boys Basketball Long Jump, Shot Put & Tuesday, Dec. 17 vs. Pole Vault Clinics — DeCattaraugus-Little Valley, 7:30 cember 10, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. p.m. Hurdles — December 11, 6 Cattaraugus-Little Valley, Thursday, Dec. 19 vs. p.m. to 8 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Cassadaga Valley, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19 vs. Pine Sprints — December 16, 6 Valley, 6:00 p.m. p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 at STOWA Triple Jump, Shot Put & Tournament, 8:00 a.m. Pole Vault — December 17, Girls Basketball Wrestling 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20 at Jamestown Thursday, Dec. 19 at The cost is $25. To register, Tournament, TBA Frewsburg, 6:00 p.m. log on to www.fredoniabSaturday, Dec. 21 at Bowling luedevils.com and go to Jamestown Tournament, TBA Monday, Dec. 16 vs. either the men’s or women’s Forestville, 4:00 p.m. home page and look for the Wednesday, Dec. 18 at Clinics link on the rightClymer, 4:00 p.m. had menu. You can also
Girls Basketball Wrestling
Friday, Dec. 20 vs. Forestville, 7:30 p.m.
Fredonia State To Host Track & Field, Baseball Camps
Boys Basketball
Monday, Dec. 16 at Chautauqua Lake, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19 at Clymer, 7:30 p.m.
Girls Basketball
Monday, Dec. 16 at Salamanca, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17 at Chautauqua Lake, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20 vs. Clymer, 7:30 p.m.
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Another very accomplished gymnast has been added to the roster for the mid-December Progressive Skating & Gymnastics Spectacular at the Jamestown Savings Bank Arena. Catalina Ponor is one of the most decorated medal winning female gymnasts in the history of the sport, second only to the host of the December 14th show, Nadia Comaneci. Coincidentally, these two gymnasts share a home country and both represented Romania in the Olympics. Catalina has earned five Olympic medals, five World Championship medals and ten European Championship medals throughout her career. Ponor was the catalyst for the Romanian team’s first place finish at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. Along with the team gold, she captured individual gold in the floor exercise and balance beam while earning a silver and a bronze medal at this past year’s Olympics in London. The new recruit will be joining Olympic Champion, Nastia Liukin along with Olympic medalist and World Champion, Beth Tweddle in this year’s group of female gymnasts for the Progressive Skating
& Gymnastics Spectacular. The female group will be rounded out with the announcement of another familiar name sometime next week. The Progressive Skating & Gymnastics Spectacular will be recorded for broadcast on NBC national television. Appearing on the men’s side of the gymnastics will be Jonathon Horton, Brandon Wynn, Jake Dalton and John Orozco. Male skaters include Elvis Stojko, Ryan Bradley and Max Aaron while the female group is made up of Ashley Wagner and Joannie Rochette. Pairs will include the tandem of Marissa Castelli and Simon Shnapir along with Beth Tweddle matched up with Daniel Whiston. Musical performers include Disney sensations; Coco Jones, Bella Thorne and Lucas Grabeel as well as ‘American Idol’ winner Candice Glover. Showtime is 7 p.m. Tickets are available now and range from $55 to $279 – which includes a Meet & Greet with the performers and athletes. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Arena Box Office located at 319 West 3rd Street in Jamestown, NY, over the phone by calling 716-484-2624 or online at www.jamestownarena. com.
commentary, continued from pg 1 Hall-of-Famer leave the biggest market in the world, and yet another Boston outfielder leave for the Big Apple. There’s been a flurry of other activity and much more to come. Here’s a brief roundup of what you may have missed: Detroit Tigers trade 1B Prince Fielder to Texas Rangers for 2B Ian Kinsler: In all honesty, I’m not a huge fan of either player. I think Fielder’s best days are behind him, he makes way too much money and has benefited his whole career from hitting behind either Ryan Braun or Miguel Cabrera. That said, there’s no denying the raw power he possesses and now that he can take a few days off from playing the field and just DH, we might see a rise in his other offensive numbers. Kinsler is a solid player that puts up above average numbers for his position. He’s certainly no Robinson Cano or even Dustin Pedroia, but he represents a massive upgrade for Detroit. The trade also frees up truckloads of money for Detroit to lock up it’s core players like, say, 2013 Cy Young winner Max Scherzer. Both teams got what they wanted, but because of the difference in their contracts, I’d say Detroit won this deal. New York Yankees sign OF Jacoby Ellsbury, C/1B Brian McCann and OF Carlos Beltran: Let it be known that I’m not a Yankees fan, but I understand their importance to the game of baseball. Yet, I have no idea what the Yankees are hoping to accomplish with these moves. Ellsbury had one great season with Boston
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where almost exactly half of his 65 career home runs occurred. He plays okay defense and steal a lot of bases. Isn’t that exactly what Brett Gardner is but at a fraction of the cost? I mean EXACTLY what Brent Gardner is. Now the Yankees have to trade Gardner to make room for their overpriced free agent signings. Of course I want to see the Yankees fail, but watching them fail the same way they swore they never would again is just maddening. Or how about the 5-year deal for McCann — a guy who has never hit more than 24 home runs in a season, has hit above .281 just once (but not for five years) and who will eventually have to move to first base. Yes, both Ellsbury and McCann will probably see a boost in power numbers thanks to the Little League field the Yankees play their home games in, but is it worth the cost. I like the Beltran signing. He’s hungry to win a championship before he retires and should fit nicely into the middle of the lineup. They didn’t give him too much money exactly, but that third year might come back to bite them. Of course, that’s probably how they lured him to New York in the first place. I guess the real reason these moves were so frustrating to see is that the Yankees need pitching more than ever and yet have handcuffed themselves with these deals. Sabathia looked washed up. Pettitte is retired. Is there any chance Kuroda matches last year’s impressive performance? Phil Hughes is in Minnesota. Who is going to pitch for this team? That’s not even taking into consideration the bull-
pen now that Mariano isn’t there anymore. I’m just not sure what the plan is in New York. End of Yankees rant. Seattle Mariners sign 2B Robinson Cano to 10year deal: I lied. It’s not the end of my Yankees rant. The team signed outfielders that put up good, but not great numbers for crazy money, but let a future Hall of Fame second baseman walk out the door. Cano has already compiled some of the best offensive stats in this history of the position and has shown no signs of slowing down. It’s a position that severely lacks offensive production across the league. How could the Yankees not put their eggs in Cano’s basket? The Mariners, on the other hand, finally got a proven hitter and stopped signing the stopgaps like Michael Morse. The Seattle pitching rotation is great, perhaps the best in the league. The offense has been a wreck since A-Rod left. Cano finally gives them an elite talent. They’ll have to move some players around defensively to make room for them, but kudos to management for getting their man. I’ll be interested to see what Cano can do now that he won’t play at Yankee Stadium and won’t have any lineup protection, but of course, what kind of protection did he have last year? Luis Cruz? St. Louis Cardinals sign SS Jhonny Peralta to 4-year deal: This is the least Cardinals-like move I could possibly imagine. For as long as I can remember the Cardinals have been building from within and spending their money on resigning their own players. Now they not only shell out all kinds of dough for a
player, but it’s a player coming off a suspension for PED use. I understand shortstop is a position that no longer produces offense like it did in its heyday of Nomar, A-Rod and Jeter, but com’on… Peralta? The guys is a career .268 hitter with a .330 career OBP. He’s reached 20 home runs just once in the past five seasons and doesn’t play good defense at all. I also have a big problem with the MLB saying that it’s trying to get rid of PED use, yet allows former users to be rewarded with massive contracts. A lot of current players publicly said the same thing. I think the Cardinals regret this deal when it’s all said and done. Other deals of note: Detroit trades P Doug Fister to Washington for P Ian Krol and IF Steve Lombardozzi; Milwaukee trades OF Norichika Aoki to Kansas City for P Will Smith; New York Mets sign OF Curtis Granderson to 4-year deal; Oakland trades P Brett Anderson to Colorado for Drew Pomeranz; Colorado trades OF Dexter Fowler to Houston for P Jordan Lyles and OF Brandon Barnes; San Francisco signs P Tim Hudson to 2-year deal. Other names to keep an eye on: Bronson Arroyo, A.J. Burnett, Shin-Soo Choo, Nelson Cruz, Matt Garza, Ubaldo Jimenez and Erik Berdard (haha, just kidding about that last one. He’s trash). Did I forget a transaction that you’d like me to talk about? Feel free to email me at stefan.gestwicki@starmediagroup.com and I’ll try to work it into a future commentary.
NFL Standings (through December 11, 2013)
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244 261 312 324
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316 318 372 350
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0 0 0 0
.846 .769 .462 .308
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334 357 251 279
301 348 334 407
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6 6 6 9
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346 368 316 315
321 360 326 395
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3 4 9 10
0 0 0 0
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343 298 244 282
243 188 291 362
+100 +110 -47 -80
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11 9 8 5
2 4 5 8
0 0 0 0
.846 .667 .615 .385
357 297 305 289
205 197 257 308
+152 +100 +48 -19
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a high game of 225 and a 557 series. Jeff Rowe (201553) and Nick Pagano (208) each broke the 200-point mark from Fredonia. Peter Kubera had the high game of 224 for Dunkirk while teammate Brandon Haase charted the high series with his 221-574. Seamus Raynor (222) and Casey Surma (201) helped the Marauders earn the split. In the girls’ match it was Fredonia’s linescore of 732-841-772-2,345 against Dunkirk’s 778-708-7952,281. Fredonia’s Elizabeth Valvo was the high roller of the day with her 182-191-522 series. Genna Riddle had the highest individual game with a 194. Dunkirk had a more balanced scoring with Caty Chase cracking the 500-series mark with a 170-501. Other high games for the Lady Marauders were Hannah Schnur (180), A.J. Pencek (170) and Ally Clement (175). Elsewhere in high school
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bowling action, the Silver Creek Black Knights rolled their way to a 4-0 win over Brocton at Lakeview Lanes in Silver Creek. The Black Knights rolled a 912-841-942-2,695 to best the Bulldogs’ 810-785-7162,311. Silver Creek was led by Robert Paterson’s 265-599 while Tim Manning added a 213-210-564 and Tyler Steklasa chipped in a 196503. Anthony Miller was Brocton’s top bowler with a 204-179-522. The Forestville Lady Hornets swept Clymer, 4-0, at Cutting Lanes while the Pirates picked up a 3-1 decision in boys action. On the girls’ side, Forestville rolled a 511-528-5491,588 to Clymer’s 477-444531-1,471 to pick up the sweep. Sarah Pleva rolled the high series with a remarkably consistent 168-160-166494. Shawntai LeBarron added a 154-420. Janelle Ingalls led the Lady Pirates
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Western Conference Central Division Dunkirk’s A.J. Pencek looks for a strike during her team’s contest with Fredonia, Monday at Lucky Lanes. (Photo by Stefan Gestwicki)
were her 156-422 while Jill McIntyre rolled a 155-416. The Pirates were able to down the Hornets on the boys’ side with a 889835-772-2,522 to just edge Forestville’s 845-767-8792,520. A mere two pins separated the two teams’ total pinfall.
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David Applebee was a big part of that success with his 177-177-170-524 while Braydon Dobson added a 211-514. Brad Dillenburg was the best bowler in the match with his 241-155-214-610 while John Murphy added a 177-148-166-491.
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In great condition! All keys function, but needs tuning. Just a few marks but no other problems. Comes with bench. Pickup in Fredonia, or local delivery for an additional $45. 716-672-9586 15 million candle power rechargeable spotlight. home and auto adapters. ex condition $29.00 716-526-1802
CABELAS SPOT LIGHT
SMALL BUILDING FOR SALE
WELL, INSULATED, WIRED ELECTRIC BUILDING. CALL FOR MORE DETAILS 716-5261802 BRAND NEW 25 GALLON SPOT SPRAYER $100.00 716-526-1802
SPOT SPRAYER
Extension
Priced to sell! (716)488-9094
Router
and
Table
$68
Dewalt with case $66 (716)4889094
Reciprocating Saw
Surface Grinder With Magnetic Table. $3500. Call 716-595-2046.
Beltdriven, 4 cyl Wisconsin powered, Mfd by Construction Machinery. Needs work. $500. 716-595-2046
Business
2 Snowblowers for sale
2bd on Chaut’ Lake
Harborcraft Wood Stove
$300. Call 716-484-4160.
Renovated w/appliances, D/W. Heat and hot water inc. Storage, Celoron. From $660 Call 716 450 2254
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Kick Sled(s)
Artist Ron Van Gilde, (World Record Whitetail Deer) 3 28x38 Framed Numbered/ Certs Prints, $550 all. 716365-5027 Mickey Mantle Topps Card
Mickey Mantle 1960 Topps Baseball Card. Good Condition, asking just $239.00 / OBO 716-487-2448 Gazelle
Exerciser
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$44
Nordictrack Pro Exerciser Best Total-body workout!
$79 716-488-9094
Exercises entire body $39 716-4889094 Exercise Machine
exercises entire body $39 716-4889094 Exercise Machine
Gazelle Exercise Machine: $39 (716)488-9094 NordicTrack
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Exercise machine. Like new. $119 716-488-9094 Elliptical Crosstrainer:
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FOR
area. Beautiful mountainside get away in the Hills of the Allegheny Region. Visit us at www.alleghenymountainsidecottage.com for more information or call (716)483-1384
wanted
New Army Survival Knife
Kick Sled(s)
Space
unfurnished apartments
information. 716-672-5617
BRAND NEW MILITARY-SURVIVAL/CAMPING KNIFE-FULL STAINLESS 10 1/2” STEEL BLADE-NYLON SHEATH $20.00 716-997-0821
Office
2 stage, 24” width, like new! Priced to sell 716-488-9094
716484-4160. 45” x 26” x 7 1/2”, 39” x 22” x 9”, 38” x 16” x 9”, 38” x 21” x 7”, 38” x 21” x 7”
cats yorkie puppies Two tiny fe-
males. First shots, wormed, w/ papers. (716) 467-4192.
i need 2 bedroom lower unfurnished apartment or house in Dunkirk, NY. need washer dryer hook up
need to rent
AKC Aust. Cattle Dog Pups
8 wks, shots, wormed & vet checked. Champion lines on top side. $300. Call 814-7574589 leave message
commercial property
yorkshire terriers Tiny yor-
High Prime Fairmount Ave.
Miniature Yorki/mix Puppy
Miniature Yorki/mix puppies $300.00 3 female 3 male 716792-4496 grooming at Alpha K9 center also offers boarding. 716269-2109
pet care need a grooming, or boarding, call Alpha K9 center 716-269-2109
Tan Wire haired fox terrier found on Temple Rd Town of Dunkirk 716-7858405 Found dog
1,300sq. ft. high traffic location in West Ellicott close to the Chautauqua Mall. Commercial zone, also available as a private home. Plenty of parking, call for more details. 716-488-2399
farms_and_land 106+ Acre Gentlemen Farm
4 Bedroom, Free Gas, Barn, Machine Shed, Hen House, Garage, Yard, Pasture, Woods B438696 Call Lisa 716-545-9453
Found Nov 4 Temple Rd Dunkirk Town. Tan Wire hair FoxTerrier wearing blue harness. 716-785-8405 For sale $50 House broken, well mannered, ready to go.Call Diane 716-753-2118.
55 gallon aquarium with lamps, fogger, cover etc. $140 or BO 716-680-0566
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Representing Injured People and Their Families
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Snowblower:
high. From a mid-1990s Ford. $600. Call 716-595-2046.
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Forestville area. $385/month, utilities included. No pets. 716-672-9015
winter_items
Western Snow Plow Blade 7 1/2 feet long, 2 feet
81 Forest Avenue, Jamestown, New York 14701
Room for rent
1000 and 2000 sq ft. Allen St. industrial district in Jamestown. Very reasonable rates. 716-484-4160
Low prices. 716-484-4160.
Fessenden, Laumer & DeAngelo
Building
2500+ sq. ft commercial building outside of Jamestown. Prime high traffic location off Foote Ave. Ext. 1 acre of land in excellent shape. Semi-Truck accessible. All comercial zone, great for offices , health care centers etc. $2,000 a month for rent or $185,000 for sale. Available Now. Call for details. 716-488-2399
Portable Table Saw
22-250 VARMINT RIFLE Call for
3 Oak Framed Deer Prints
Whellchair:
Aluminum Ladder 28’
Commercial
5 Cast Iron Radiators
Corian double bowl sink
Power tilt seating, like new. Priced to sell (716)488-9094
tools
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2 Kick Sleds for Sale! Fun and easy to use during the long winter months. Just $250/obo
Motorized
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beach glass jewelry and art for sale. 716672-7364
With 4 drawers. Good quality. Decent shape. $207 716-9349593 One piece double bowl counter. Off white. 66L x 22w $95 Call 814-688-5712
sell. 716-488-9094
Aluminum Ladder: 28’ Extension $99. 716-488-9094
2 Kick Sleds for Sale! Fun and easy to use during the long winter months. Just $250/obo
Steel file cabinet
BowFlex Exercise Machine Like New! Priced to
suncatchers and panels for sale- many to choose from. 716-672-7364
beach glass
Accidents • Social Security Disability Workers’ Compensation
Trainer/Converter:
Converts bicycle to exrcise bike $75 (716)488-9094
woodcarving
Think Christmas. Wii with some games, recharge batteries, nunchucks. Adult owned. Like new. 716934-9593
Wii System
Bike
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Siding, Roofing & Decks and interior remodeling. Call Doug for your free estimate. (716)224-2156 A+
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trucks 1993 Ford LTA9000 Aero Max 106 with Cummins N14 Electronic Diesel Engine. Cab in rough shape. $4,300. 716595-2046.
With Bucket Lift. Only 70,000 miles. $4,700. 716-595-2046. 1977 Chevy C 60
Mack Truck - Model B60T
Late 1950s. Serial number 5719. Runs. $5,500 or best offer. 716-595-2046 1999 Chevy Silverado Burgundy & Silver, club cab, 144,XXX miles, rough body but runs like a workhorse. $1,500 OBO 716-358-4785
vehicle accessories 2 Peterbilt Fuel Tanks 147 Gallons, Aluminum, With Saddles and Straps, 63” long, 25” diameter. $400 each. 716-595-2046. 19.5 Feet Steel Dump Box
86” wide. Door/Hatch is 88” wide x 54” high x 3” thick. $3,500 or best offer. 716595-2046. Maxon Lift Gate # BMRAW
like new truck
1994 ford f350 2wd, 7.3 diesel 5 spdwinter free. excellent cond. $7800. new dump 9 foot 716-672-7242
24’ Truck Box - 101” Wide
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Volvo Engine - 7.3 Liter
1999 Ford Ranger
20 Sets - Low Price Rims
Cadillac, BMW, Mercedes, Devino, MB Wheels, FLIK, Sport Edition, Elbrus, etc. 716-484-4160 Holmes Towing Winches
Holmes 600 Winch: $1,500, Holmes 500: $1,200, Holmes 480: $1,200, Holmes 440: $1,000. 716-595-2046. Single Master Craft spare tire. Never used 225/50-R17 mud and snow on new wheel. Bought for 2010 Mercury Milan $200 firm. 716-467-0113
BRAND NEW SPARE TIRE
Cab 4x4 Z-71 off road package, bed liner, RUNS GREAT! 110,000 miles, $9000.00. 716-397-4382
2005 GMC Sierra Crew
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Columnlift Series, For 102” wide trailer, 86” wide deck, 3500 lb capacity. $1,800. 716595-2046.
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