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By Katy WiseContributing Writer
Every November, writers from all over the world join together to celebrate ‘National Novel Writing Month.’ Although the title may imply that only people from the United States partici-pate, the project accepts entries from all over the globe.Also known as ‘NaNoWriMo,’ National Novel Writing Month is a writing project that takes place from November 1 until November 30. Encouraging anyone and everyone to start their own creative writing as-signment, the goal is to have at least 50,000 words completed in a novel.
Contributing from places such as Africa, England, Australia, Denmark, and of course The United States and Canada, ‘Wrimos,’ with the help of forums on the website, www.nanowrimo.org, can meet up with fellow writers in their areas for what is referred to as a ‘write-in.’The novel can either be a com-plete fi nished story containing a minimum of 50,000 words, or it can be an incomplete novel of the same word count, to be fi nished at a later time. The minimum number of words may not be very high, but it is in fact high enough to distinguish a novel from a novella, which only contains 40,000 words.Founded fi fteen years ago in 1999, in the San Francisco area by freelance writer Chris Baty, the event had a mere 21 people involved. With a quick rise to popularity, two years later there were 200,000 writers of all ages and experience joining in, and last year’s 2012 season had 341,375 participants. This year, half a million writers are expected to register.Much of the popularity can be attributed to social media and those in the blogging com-
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I may not have grown up in a time when we had to walk fi ve miles to school, uphill both ways in the snow. I may not have had to get up and change the channel (but… we did have wired game system controllers). But I can say this about my growing up- my parents taught me how to treat other people.This is something that was instilled in me from a young age, not even by having to be told to do it, but simply by watching their actions. The way they treat-ed the doctor, the bartender or the cleaning person was always the same. We were no better than anyone else, and that showed. No matter where we went, my dad would make sure that whomever we interacted with had a smile on their face (usually by crack-ing some cheesy joke… which he still does… and yes, Dad, I know you’ll read this). It was a Tuesday when I turned 16. By the end of the day, I had my learner’s permit and my fi ve-hour course and road test already scheduled. Growing up in the
By Daniel MeyerStar News Writer
Locally owned and operated businesses based in Chautauqua County are preparing for what they hope will be an increase in sales this holiday season.“Small Business Saturday,” set to be observed this year on Novem-ber 30, is aimed at assisting the owners of smaller independently owned shops throughout the region attract more customers. American Express began their Small Business Saturday cam-paign in 2010, encouraging con-sumers to “shop small” the day after Black Friday. In the three years since, the Small Business Administration, local munici-pal governments, corporations and community groups have joined the eff ort, all hoping to give locally owned and operated businesses a larger share of sales
during what traditionally is one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year.American Express estimated con-sumers spent about $5.5 billion at local stores last year on Small Business Saturday, which calcu-lates to about one-tenth of the $59.1 billion the National Retail Federation says shoppers spent over the course of that weekend.Based on consumer survey re-search commissioned by Ameri-can Express, for every $100 spent in independently owned stores, approximately $68 is returned to the community through taxes, payroll and other expenditures. In comparison, for every $100 spent in a national chain store, only $43 is returned to the com-munity, while all online shop-ping results in no money being returned to the community.By shopping small and spending your money locally, independent-
ly owned and operated businesses in Chautauqua County and the surrounding communities can help contribute to the ongoing ef-fort nationwide to support small businesses as consumers recog-nize that these entrepreneurs really are the heart and soul of our country’s economy.Small Business Saturday repre-sents a particularly important opportunity for smaller retailers, some of whom are fearing a par-
ticularly tough holiday shopping season. The National Federation of Independent Business recently reported that its small business optimism index has fallen to its lowest level since March. An ear-lier survey by one small business directory showed that only 13 percent of owners believe holiday sales will increase this year when compared to what they did in
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2 CHAUTAUQUA STARFRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2013
November 13Clarence Glade Whitesell, Westfi eldMyrtle I. Warren, DunkirkJosephine Kusior, Brant
November 14Brandon s. Laskey, Gow-andaRalph D. Goulding, DunkirkMary Frohnapple, Celoron
Marvin P. Lindquist, West Ellicott
November 15Michael S. Valvo, Forest-villeJames A. Engdahl, Jame-stownTerry L. Kemp, JamestownErnest “Gene” Button, PanamaRalph Quentin Hollis, Lakewood
Marcia K. Bowers, Jame-stownCharles B. Quackenbush, Buff alo
November 16Joseph H. Short, Jame-stownCharles Joseph Piazza, North EastAnna Marie White Don-cavage, ClymerE. Carole Biekert Nelson, DewittvilleJohn S. Kucharski Jr., DunkirkMarion J. Linn, Jamestown
November 17Karen J. Sherbine, Jame-stown
November 18William W. Raynor Sr., Dewitville
November 19M. Irene Hallberg, Bemus PointMaryann Blanchard, Ashville
ACROSS1. “The buck _____ here”6. Augment9. Like a jury unable to agree13. Orca, e.g.14. *Photographs in text messages15. Wiser16. Buddhist who has at-tained nirvana17. Australian runner18. Sign of life19. *Movie host21. *Like popular TV genre23. Hot springs resort24. Ski lift25. Sensitive subject to some28. Delhi wrap30. Boredom35. “____ Free” (1966)37. *What a judge does on “Top Chef”39. Straight muscles40. Continental currency41. Iron Age priest43. Churn44. Make more attractive46. Major European river47. “Fool me ____, shame on you”48. Rodent and name of outdoor gear maker50. Fungal spore sacs52. Articulate53. Coffi n along with stand55. Mozart’s “L’___ del Cairo”57. *One Direction, e.g.61. *Modern book65. Architectural projec-tion66. Jelly-like stuff 68. *”Say Yes to the Dress” target69. Calyx part70. Emergency responder71. Saint _____ of Rome72. *American Idol’s Ryan
Seacrest73. Unidentifi ed John74. City in Belgium
DOWN1. Go to and fro2. Through, to a poet3. Pearl Harbor location4. Surveyor’s maps5. Arrangements6. D’Artagnan’s weapon of choice7. *Kourtney and KhloÈ’s sister8. Beyond suburbs9. Drag10. Tangerine and grape-fruit hybrid11. Egg holder12. *Multi-shaded Chris-tian15. Merciful one20. Talked like a sheep22. *”The Biggest Loser” isn’t supposed to do it a lot
24. Like a noble dignitary25. At right angles to ship or plane26. Known for its common red casing27. Computer message29. Like pink steak31. Audition tape32. *They’re on an iPhone screen33. Carthage’s ancient neighbor34. *From Disney to pop star36. “Cheers” regular38. *The Jonas bros42. Interior designer’s focus45. Cricket penalty49. Sn, on periodic table51. First-aid item54. Bordered56. Frustration, in print57. *One of Miami Heat’s “Big Three”58. Filling treat59. Pitiful puppy cries
60. *”Teen ____” mag (1967-2007)61. Besides62. Have supper63. Original garden?64. R in RIP67. Rock music style
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country, I’d already been driving for four years and just needed to prove to the state of New York I knew what I was doing. I’d just gotten my ‘new’ car the weekend before, and it was just waiting to be driven. My parents had bought the car for me. But, as soon as I turned 16, the only way I’d be able to drive that car was with money, something that my allowance certainly didn’t cover. I needed to get a job.Unlike some of my peers, I was thrilled at the idea of having a job. Having mon-ey, being able to give to my church and buy nice gifts for my family and friends was something I was more than just excited about. A few weeks later, I landed an interview at Tim Horton’s in Fredonia. A few weeks after that, August 25, 2003, I started my fi rst real honest-to-goodness job.Some folks have a lot to say about corporate America (or Canada, in Tim Hor-ton’s case). But I can say this for the corporations
I’ve worked for- they instill in you (or at least they used to) a need for excellent customer service.We’ve all heard the saying, “the customer is always right.” I can remember my employers telling me, “no matter what, that’s the case. The customer IS al-ways right. No exceptions.” I’m so thankful for the time I had with the owners of that business, because they taught me customer service without exception, some-thing that appears to have been lost on the current generation of young adult employees.This column isn’t com-ing out of an empty place. There have been more and more instances where my wife and I have been treated absolutely awful at businesses in the area, and that saddens me. These businesses that line the thruway exits are often the fi rst opinion that visitors form of our area. I could give you story after story of the awful customer service we’ve had of late, but it will only serve to me
punching my keyboard that much harder. My column point is this- what hap-pened to customer service?You may say, “Well, these employees are making minimum wage and barely making it. They deserve to be frustrated.” No. They do not, and they never will. And here’s why. Everyone must start somewhere. I’ve seen posts and shares on Facebook recently that criticize and demean the CEOs of these companies while their employees make minimum wage. I’ve seen the Mc-Donald’s strikes in New York City, contesting the minimum wage they must ‘endure.’ When I began working, minimum wage was $5.15 an hour. That was ten years ago. Current-ly, it’s at $7.25 and within two years will be at $9 an hour. Mark my words; the complaints won’t stop there.The problem comes from something I’ve hit hard in this column, a sense of entitlement with today’s society. It sickens me to the core. I recently talked with a young adult who works
in retail. He can’t get off of work for the holidays, except for Christmas day, because it’s a ‘blackout pe-riod’ where employees must work. He stated that the company doesn’t appreciate him and he will likely be quitting and fi nding a new job after the holidays.This attitude, this ‘the company owes me’ way of thinking has the potential to destroy us. We cannot live life thinking that every-one we encounter is a lucky person because they met us today.When I go into a busi-ness, even the small local businesses that this county thrives on, I fi nd that I’m shocked when I receive good customer service. When I encounter bad ser-vice, I endeavor to go out of my way to make that per-son’s day better. As much as it frustrates me when a 16-year-old kid behind a counter gives me attitude for asking for his assistance, or merely expecting him to cash me out, I must leave a better mark than the one he is leaving on me.Here’s to Customer Ser-vice. May she rest in peace.
Contributed ArticlePrendergast Library
Jennifer Randall of Jame-stown will exhibit her pho-tography in the Prender-gast Library Art Gallery Nov. 22 through Jan. 3 in a show called “The Nature of Things.” Displaying their work with her will be Ashley Ordines, Andy Palermo, and Alex Speer.They will greet guests dur-ing an opening reception from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sun-day, Nov. 24. “I am inspired by the ephemeral beauty of na-ture. I feel it is wonderful that something so fl eeting, as a butterfl y landing on a fl ower, can be captured forever for everyone to see in my photos,” said Ms. Randall, who has been tak-ing photographs for more than 25 years. She has worked as a professional freelance photographer for weddings
and other events for over a decade and was also a pho-tojournalist for The Post-Journal for seven years.Ms. Ordines is a student at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. She likes to photograph people and na-ture and has been showing her work for about three years. She is also a blogger and a disk jockey. Palermo’s photography is based on scenic vis-tas, buildings, objects and nature, although he displayed photos focusing on people at the library in 2012. A Jamestown native, he moved back to the area in 2007, and is an experi-enced chef. Speer has been taking photos since 2005. He specializes in landscapes, abstracts, and nature pho-tography and has a passion for photojournalism. He works as a graphic designer and writes his own music. Hours to view “The Nature of Things” at Prendergast
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RELIGION SECTION
Rev. Tim StahlmanFamily Church Jamestownfcjamestown.org
Keeping the Faith
Rev. Michael LokietekFamily Church Fredoniafcfredonia.org
The Weekly Word
Dear Pastor, what does “walking in love” mean? Last week we looked at this topic by examining why we need to walk in love. We saw that it is included in the only command-ment that Jesus gave us, that “…we love one another as I have loved you” ( John 15:12). We also saw that God considers love to be the greatest characteristic in our Christian identity to ourselves and to the world (1 Corinthians 13:13). This week I want to begin our examination of the best direc-tives about love in God’s Word, 1 Corinthian 13. Let’s begin with verse 13:4…”Love
suff ers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puff ed up.” This verse begins with the often misunder-stood phrase “love suff ers long.” Just recently, someone asked me about this particular phrase. They believed that this means God wants us to suff er for a long time in sickness, death, and (I suppose) love and marriage! While this could have been viewed as a set up for a marriage joke…I believe that the individual was sincere and just confused by the language of their Bible translation. The word “suff er” isn’t about being in actual pain (as in physical pain) but about maintaining a patient, enduring,
tolerant attitude towards another person. So how does this apply to our life? Let’s use an example based on a common issue found within a close friendship or family…that of dealing with someone you fi nd annoying. While you believe that they have a good heart, their particular behaviors really “get to you.” So how should you handle this? Walking in love God’s way, requires you to put up with the bad things and turn your annoy-ance into an opportunity to bless them in kindness and caring. We can see this demonstrated in the Book of Matthew 19:13-15. In these scriptures Jesus was sur-
rounded by crowds of attention-seeking people, including small children. The Apostles were shoo-ing them away, trying to protect Jesus from the rambunctious little ones. Jesus, however, said to His Apostles, “Suff er the little chil-dren to come unto Me.” Basically, Jesus was telling His Apostles that they should tolerate the children’s activities so that they could come and be blessed by Him. Jesus also told His Apostles that the children (and their enthusiasm) were an important part of the kingdom of heaven! Next week…more on the “Love Chapter”
By Dodi Kingsfi eldContributing Writer
Everyone is familiar with the saying “you can pick your friends but not your relatives” as a way of sum-ming up the reality that family are given to us. We don’t get to pick them. They are not always easy to like. In fact, we may not like some of them at all. The kid’s sporting events, late nights working, prior engagements or not being in town are all convenient reasons used throughout the year to avoid dealing with relatives that we would prefer not to. But when it comes time for the holidays, isn’t it time to stop think-ing about ourselves and put diff erences aside, if even for a day?Maybe you or your spouse has had a disagreement with a sibling, parent or older child and no longer speaks to them. Or it’s been two years since you last spoke to your sister-in-law when she had too many martinis at Christmas. Or your husband’s father hasn’t spoken to his son since he
divorced his fi rst wife that the family had always liked. Whatever the reason for the family rift, these are the bonds that make us family and it’s these bonds that must mend in order for us to feel happy during these holiday times of the year.Some acts are unforgiveable and these family relation-ships remain healthiest when severed. Those are not the bonds to heal at a holiday dinner. It’s the petty family disagreements, the annoying in-laws that you don’t like, the weird step family, the strange new boyfriends and all that kind of family dysfunction that should be put aside, for just one day a year, which is the Thanksgiving holiday.The true meaning of Thanksgiving asks us to look back on our past year and thank God for our challenges and our bless-ings, our gifts and our fam-ily, our answered prayers and our abundances. Thanksgiving asks us to share our generosity with others, give thanklessly to those less fortunate, and to look for the positive where
only negative can be found. To truly embrace this meaning of Thanksgiving, for only a couple of hours on a November Thursday, diff erences between fam-ily members should be put aside so a family can sincerely give thanks for the holiday, together.Convincing those involved in the family feud or dys-function to put aside their arguments may not be very easy. By appealing to an individual’s sense of honor and asking them to be the better person may be just enough push to get the fam-ily together under one roof. Doing it for the children, great grandma or Uncle Jack who traveled all the way from California may also be convincing. Having the family all together could be a gift to give another member of the family like a parent or grandparent, if not for yourself. Whatever the reason for getting the family back together, be genuine in your sugges-tion and don’t make this diffi cult request of family members while having your own hidden agenda. Family will know if a request for
forgiveness is fake or not.Once the involved fam-ily members agree not to disagree for the day, how does a hostess ensure that the guests don’t go to blows over Thanksgiving dinner? She may want to have as-signed seating for dinner so the family rivals aren’t seat-ed beside or across the table from each other. Alternative room eating arrangements are another option. Prior to dinner, have diff erent party activities going on in diff er-
ent parts of this house. Play video games and karaoke in the basement, have cards and board games on the porch and set up air hockey or foosball out in the garage while having the football game on in the family room. Establishing rules of engagement for all parties involved also helps to com-municate the expectation regarding behavior and the consequences for inappro-priate behavior, so in the end, there are no surprises to anyone.
While it’s just a dinner on a Thursday in November, Thanksgiving is a celebra-tion that is intended for families to remember their loved ones as well as count their blessings. This one special meal should be spent with the special people in our lives, even the ones we don’t care for. And remem-ber it’s the dysfunction that keeps our families so fun and entertaining.Honey, guess who’s coming to Thanksgiving dinner?
WOMEN’S SECTIONGuess Who’s Coming to Dinner?
Power From on HighMany Christians today have an incomplete view of why Jesus Christ was sent to Earth. If you ask that question to the average believer they would say that Jesus came to shed His blood on the cross so we could receive the for-giveness and remission of our sins. And when they say that they are absolutely correct. The greatest mission that Jesus completed was to wash us free of our sin. But that was not His only mission.John the Baptist was informed about the mission of Christ. John was the one who was to prepare the way of the Lord and to be the voice of one calling in the wilder-ness. John was the forerunner of Christ. Look at what John said in
Matthew 3:11, “I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance but He that will come after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to carry; He shall bap-tize you with the HOLY SPIRIT AND WITH FIRE.” We know that it was Jesus Christ who came after John. Ask yourself these questions: Does God want people to repent of their sins? The answer is yes He does. Is that all He wants for people? No it is not. If all God wanted was repentance then why did God have to send Jesus? John the Baptist was getting people to repent. If all God wanted people to do is repent then He could have stopped with John. Obviously God has something more in mind for us. He wants us to be baptized in the Holy Spirit.
To say that Jesus’ only mission was to free us from our sin would be to say that John the Baptist said something about Jesus that wasn’t true. No, Jesus had something more for His people. Jesus’ mis-sion was to deliver us from our sin AND get us baptized in the Holy Spirit. That is a more complete statement of what Jesus came to do. Unfortunately, many Chris-tians are completely unaware of this Biblical experience.John the Baptist’s ministry was that of repentance. Remember: John’s ministry was to prepare the way, not take the place of, the ministry of Jesus. So you could say that repentance prepares the way for the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Notice that repentance is some-thing diff erent from the baptism
of the Holy Spirit; just like John was diff erent from Jesus. John and Jesus represent two diff erent experiences. Repentance is not the same as the baptism of the Holy Spirit. To say we only need repentance is equivalent of saying we only need John the Baptist and can do without Jesus. No, we need Jesus. We need Him and every-thing He off ers!There are many diff erent ideas about the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Over the next several weeks, I will examine many scrip-tures in great detail so we can un-derstand this vital element of the believer’s life. Obviously, I cannot tackle such a great undertaking in this single column. Join me next week for the continuance.
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munity who are taking on the writing challenge. This challenge is open to anyone and everyone will-ing to take a stab at novel writing, regardless of their skill level.“NaNoWriMo is an unbeatable way to write the fi rst draft of a novel because it’s such a power-ful antidote to that hor-rible foe of creativity: self-doubt,” said Faulkner, “NaNoWriMo is a rollick-ing conversation about all aspects of writing, and an invitation to dare to do what seems impossible. As many NaNoWriMo writ-ers have discovered, the best way to learn to write a novel is by simply plung-ing in to write a novel.”
Current executive direc-tor, Grant Faulkner, has published several works, and is the founder and editor of lit journal, ‘100 Word Story.’Also on the NaNoW-riMo team are authors to encourage writers during the month. Authors who will be off ering words of wisdom to budding novel-ists this year are James Patterson, Marie Lu, Lev Grossman, Rainbow Rowell, Patrick Rothfuss, Catherynne M. Valente, Bella Andre, Malinda Lo, Holly McGhee, Ralph Pe-ters, and Jeff VanderMeer.“I don’t think I’ve ever found a more supportive, fun group of people,”
said Melissa Hamilton, ”There’s a gleeful embrace of the absurd, running jokes, creativity, and kind-ness, in every arena of the event. I’ve spent time on the website’s forums, done a few in-person write-ins, and have been active on Twitter this year, and I haven’t met a mean or nay-saying person yet, which is pretty amazing on the internet.”Hamilton, a graduate of SUNY Fredonia, has par-ticipated in NaNoWriMo for the past nine years. A glance at NaNoWriMo’s website, or twitter page would prove this state-ment to be true. Unlike the bashing and criticizing
that most have grown ac-customed to on the inter-net, all the pages affi liated with NaNoWriMo are fi lled with encouragement and pep talks for aspiring novelists.As founder Baty stated, “There’s a book in you that only you can write.” Without this program, the world would never have seen some of the books we have today.There have been 250 nov-els traditionally published by publishing houses such as Scholastic, Penguin Publishing, HarperCol-lins, and Random House, and many have been self-published, printed in the author’s native language,
or printed at a smaller press.Included in the 250 novels, are Erin Morgen-stern’s The Night Circus, Sara Gruen’s Water for Elephants, Hugh Howey’s Wool, Jason Hough’s The Darwin Elevator, Marissa Meyer’s Cinder, and Rain-bow Rowell’s Fangirl. “I, like so many others, have found some amaz-ing things happen when you just keep throwing words onto the page,” said Hamilton, “characters do things you don’t expect, and some rather pretty things turn up. Everyone has something unique to contribute, and there’s a little empty place in the
world until it’s out there.”NaNoWriMo also heads up a Young Writers Program, which in this year will supply 80,000 students and educators in 2,000 classrooms with a curriculum and resources worldwide.For budding novelists, and aspiring authors, NaNo-WriMo is the way to turn. Sometimes all an author needs is a deadline and some support to get them going. Registration is free, and is open to people of all ages and job descriptions. For more information, check out www.nanow-rimo.org
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The Chautauqua Lake Re-gion Antique Automobile Club of America recently donated $500 to the Jame-stown Street Railway Trol-ley Car #93 Restoration Project Fund. The fund was established to provide necessary funding for res-toration, maintenance and other projects as related to Trolley Car #93.For more information on the restoration project, visit jamestowntrolley.org.
To make a tax-deductible donation to the project,
contact the Community Foundation at 661-3390.
Automobile Club Donates to Trolley Car #93 Project
From left, Randy Sweeney, Community Foundation executive director; Bob Johnston, Chautauqua County Historical Society board member; Maureen Berner, Automobile Club member whose family donated the trolley car; and Frank Tantillo, club president.
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Jamestown Public Schools announced Wednesday that the district’s total donation to the United Way Campaign for 2013 is $23,626 an in-crease of 57% over 2012. The two-week JPS United Way campaign, co-chaired by Su-perintendent Tim Mains and Jamestown Teachers Associa-tion President Chris Reilly,
also increased the number of employees giving donations by 48% over 2012. To thank employees for participating, Superinten-dent Mains and Mr. Reilly held a ceremony to honor the representatives who helped coordinate the drive, recognized the schools with the best performances, and awarded donated prizes. “We are extremely pleased with the response of our em-
ployees,” said Superintendent Mains. “We asked that every-one give what they could and people really stepped up to help the United Way. All of the money stays in our local community and many of the programs that the United Way supports directly benefi t our students and their fami-lies. Mr. Reilly and I are very thankful to the entire JPS family for their generosity.”The top three Jamestown schools with highest dona-
tions for 2013 were: Jame-stown High School ($4,863), Persell Middle School ($2,160) and Lincoln El-ementary School ($1,805). The schools with the highest percentage increase in dona-tions were: Lincoln Elemen-tary School, Persell Middle School and Jamestown High School. The school that had the greatest percentage of employee participation was Bush Elementary School. The Administration Building donated $5,412.
A special thanks to school representatives who helped make the campaign a success: Stephanie Baker, Michelle Buttafaro, Mary Cook, Judy Haskins, Jay Grann, Lori Ny-strom, Jen Panebianco, Chris Peterson, Denise Powers, Amy Vezina, Vicki Volpe, JasonWilliams and Autumn Miller.The Jamestown Teachers As-sociation and Superintendent Tim Mains donated prizes for winners chosen randomly
from all JPS contributors:~ Julie Livengood, Cassie Stronz, Rob Olson, Ellen Kennelley, Amy Vezina, Elizabeth Johnson, Eric An-derson, DaleWeatherlow, Karen Peterson, Victoria Rishell, Sue Caro-nia, DeeDee Schuver, Laurie Gedz, Dan Bracey, Denise Heppeler, Jennifer Conroy, Maria Mongitore, Mary Cook, Joann Liff ner, Me-lissa Schrader and Patricia Hazenberg.
JPS Employees Donate $23,626 to the United Way CampaignINCREASE OF 57% OVER 2012
Members of the Jamestown Teachers Association donated money raised at their Annual Fall Social to the United Way of Southern Chautauqua County. Accepting the donation from JTA president Chris Reilly are United Way’s Communications Coordinator Bill Price and Executive Director Tory Irgang.
JPS representatives present their donation to the United Way.
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Bush Elementary School will hold a pasta dinner on Sunday, Nov. 24 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Bush School cafeteria (150 Pardee Avenue) to benefi t students who are battling illnesses. The dinner is $5 for adults and children under the age of 5 are free. The event includes: fresh, homemade
sauce and meatballs, a bake sale, a 50/50 raffl e, Buzz Cuts from Dorian’s, a Chinese Auction with baskets donated from every Jamestown School in the district, and a free family photo booth. Take-out is also available. Currently, there are fi ve students battling serious illnesses at Bush School and the proceeds from the benefi t will go into a gen-
eral fund to help students and their families with expenses, including travel costs. Many people have volunteered their time to make this event a success including: Bush School PTA, BPU employees and Bush teachers and staff . For pre-sale tickets, please contact Bush School at 483-4401 or tickets may be purchased at the door.
Bush Elementary Holds PastaDinner to Benefi t Students
2012, with 43 percent of those surveyed saying they expect to see a decline.While it is tough to say why there may be a decline, some point to the federal government’s shutdown earlier this year as one reason why consumers may be less likely to spend at least as much as they did last year. Even though the government has reopened, economic uncertainty was created across the country
and that impacted consum-er confi dence that directly impacting retailers of all sizes, especially the small “mom and pop” businesses.Most of the entrepreneurs and families who run small businesses off er what the chains and e-commerce companies are unable to provide, specifi cally one-of-a-kind gifts and top-notch customer service. Shop-ping at a small business for many means making
an honest eff ort to support your neighborhood and the people who live in your community as opposed to spending money that ben-efi ts big corporations based someplace else and run by people you most likely will never even meet.Also facing local mer-chants is an unusually short holiday shopping season this year, as there are less than four weeks between Thanksgiving and Christ-
mas in 2013. Despite that smaller than usual window of time to purchase all of the gifts on the wish lists of your family members, friends and co-workers, local merchants believe it is easy to reduce the stress of the holiday shopping season by avoiding long lines, marathon hours and bargains at big-box stores as much as possible by visiting locally owned and operated boutiques and
specialty shops.The dedication and deter-mination of small busi-nesses to remain part of the holiday shopping conver-sation is what motivates many entrepreneurs to work long hours by build-ing off of the promotion that American Express started three years ago and developing it into a bona-fi de movement by small businesses to make sure they get their hands
on local holiday shopper’s money.So what should you ex-pect from locally owned retailers on Small Business Saturday? Be prepared to enjoy discounts and special sales on certain items, while at the same time becoming part of some unique experiences throughout Chautauqua County.
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By Phil BensContributing Writer
One of the issues that I have noticed in the last few years is the compatibility of various web sites with diff erent browsers. It seems to be a source of increasing frustration as more soft-ware applications are being written for use through the web. To understand what is going on, a few things need to be defi ned. HTML - hypertext mark-up language, this is the computer language that was developed by Tim Berners-Lee so that infor-mation could be viewed on the World Wide Web. HTML is always being
reviewed and updated. The latest version of HTML is HTML5.Browser - a software ap-plication installed on your computer or mobile device that interprets the HTML code. The most common browsers are Internet Explorer, Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox.W3C - World Wide Web Consortium, this group of people review standards and rules that are used in programming for the World Wide Web. If the WWW didn’t have stan-dards and rules, the Web would be chaotic and frustrating.By defi ning these three elements, you might begin to see how the points of failure begin to material-ize. All of these elements are crucial, but I happen to believe that the most important element is the W3C. The W3C establish-es the acceptable standards by which web designers and web browser software companies should operate. The real problem is that most of the web browsers do not adhere to all of the standards of HTML5. In
their defense, it is a daunt-ing task to keep the modern web browsers up to date with every change that is coming out in web develop-ment. So the browser devel-opers pick and choose the standards they will imple-ment and which standards will have to wait to be utilized in the browser.If you think of HTML5 as a foreign language and the browser as an interpreter you can understand why there could be problems. Interpreters can take a foreign language and translate that language so that it could be understood by someone from another country. Browsers actually do the same thing. The browser takes the text (HTML5) and interprets it for the person viewing the page. As with human inter-preters, the browsers will all present the information the same way, but there will be some minor diff er-ences. Sometimes there are major diff erences. This is why there are diff erences in our modern web browsers.
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Although we have already looked at one pumpkin recipe for the season, I am a believer that one can never have enough of this festive fall fl avor. This would be the reason that I am sharing yet another delightful pumpkin recipe this week.I discovered this recipe shortly after my husband and I got married, and my fi rst time making it was our fi rst Thanksgiving together as husband and wife. Since that fi rst year, it has become a tradition for me to make this maple pumpkin cheesecake every Thanksgiving, and this will be my fi fth year of the tradition, although I have often made it as many as two or three times per season. This cheesecake and I have had our ups and downs. The fi rst year I mentioned, the cheese-cake turned out marvel-ous, regardless of the fact that I didn’t make it in a proper spring-form pan. The second year did not go smoothly, and that is some-what of an understatement.Five days away from my due date, I was very, very pregnant with our fi rst son. I am admittedly a stubborn perfectionist, and although my husband advised me not to overdo it, or mess with our tried and true recipe, I tried to use the ‘water bath’ tech-nique. Which of course, I had never done before, and something went very wrong. The cheesecake took about three times as long as it should have to cook, and came out far less than perfect. I cried just like the typical pregnant mommy is expected to. My husband tried to console my rag-ing hormones, and then bought me a spring-form pan for Christmas in hopes that this would never hap-pen again.Thankfully it hasn’t hap-pened since he bought me my beloved red pan, and I hope that my story can help save someone else from the drama of preg-nant baking woes.Maple Pumpkin CheesecakePreheat oven to 325 de-grees farenheit. Ingredients:1 ½ C. Finely crushed graham crackers, or gin-gerbread crumbs1/3 C. Granulated Sugar1/3 C. Butter, melted3 8 oz. packages of cream cheese, softened1 C. Canned pumpkin2/3 C. Brown sugar, packed¼ C. Pure maple syrup, maple fl avored syrup will
also work1 ½ Tsp. Vanilla extract3 Eggs, slightly beatenIn a mixing bowl, com-bine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and but-ter. For those with limited time, you can also pur-chase a box of graham cracker crumbs, which is signifi cantly easier than crushing the crackers yourself.Using an ungreased nine-inch, spring-form pan, press the graham crackers into the bottom of the pan. Depending on how you like your cheesecake, you can make this recipe with a very think bottom crust, or with a thinner crust that partially covers the sides of the pan. Either will bake just fi ne.Bake the crust for eight minutes, then remove from pan to cool. Be sure to let the pan cool completely before fi lling, otherwise you will have a very sloppy messBeat the cream cheese in an extra large mixing bowl on medium to high speed until smooth. Mix in everything but the eggs. Once well blended, fold the eggs into the cream cheese mixture. Pour fi ll-ing into crust.Place springform pan into a shallow baking pan (I have used a cookie sheet), and bake for 60 to 70 minutes. Cool in pan, on a cooling rack for about 20 min-utes. With a butter knife, loosen the crust from the pan’s edges. Leave pan on cooling rack and allow to cool for 30 minutes longer before removing the sides of pan.Cover and chill for at least four hours before serving, or overnight for the best results.If desired, top with cara-mel sauce or maple syrup. Included is a recipe for the caramel sauce that I use as a topping, although store bought would also work.Caramel Drizzle Sauce½ C. Heavy Whipping cream1 Stick, butter¾ C. Dark brown sugar, packed1 tsp. Vanilla extractUsing a medium sized saucepan, stir together all ingredients except the va-nilla. While whisking, heat on medium – high heat until mixture starts to boil. Reduce heat to medium.Gently boil for 3 minutes longer, then remove from heat, and add vanilla. Transfer to a lidded con-tainer that will be easy to pour from, and cool for 15 minutes. Mason jars work great for this sauce.Allow to stand at room temp for about one hour before use. Will keep in the refrigerator for two weeks.
Joshua: “Mama, I broke my ladybug. Can you please fi x him?”
I reluctantly hold my hand out, as he dumps ladybug remnants into my hand.
Me: “Honey, I don’t think I can fi x him...”Joshua: “Oh. Ok, Mama. I go get ‘nother
one.”
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An old landmark in Charlotte Center was demolished recently, the old Grange hall. Granges became very popular after the Civil War as a place for people to gather socially for dances, din-ners and festivities. The Grange hall in Charlotte Center was one of them. The original Grange hall building burned and the one there now was moved from North Hill more than 100 years ago, by placing it on logs and rolling it to its location. The hall has not been used in more than
40 years, and eff orts were made to keep it repaired, but stopped. Art Anderson from Sinclairville remem-bers when he used to attend dances at the hall. The late Lillian Fredrickson Washington used to talk about the basketball games held in the hall when she attended the old Cassadaga High School in the 1930’s. The only “residents” of the building were a swamp of bees in the upper front corner on the south side of the building. The bees had their winter sleep disturbed, but soon became sluggish in the 37 degree temperature. Fond are the many memories associated with the grange.
Grange HallDemolished
Contributed ArticleAudubon Center and Sanctuary
If you care about something, you want to help take care of it.At least, that would seem to be the lesson we can learn from a Russell (Pennsylva-nia) Elementary School sixth grader and her 12th birth-day party.Wanting her daughter to un-derstand that it is important to give back to her commu-nity, Michelle Wonderling asked her daughter, Madison Green, to choose an organi-zation to receive donations from her classmates at what would be her last birthday party in elementary school.With intentions to be a vet-erinarian, Madi loves ani-mals and is a frequent visitor to the Audubon Center & Sanctuary. While there, she and her younger brother, Mason, look for turtles, fi sh and frogs on the scavenger hunts their mother creates for them. Before her big party, she even took three friends to Audubon for a scavenger hunt.So Madi’s decision of “giv-ing back” for her birthday was easy: she would ask those coming to her party to bring gifts for Audubon’s education animals, the col-lection of live fi sh, reptiles and amphibians as well as Liberty, Audubon’s non-re-leasable bald eagle, that visi-tors learn from and enjoy.Madi’s entire class was invited to her party at the Russel Roller Rink, and they brought many presents. In addition to paper towels, bird seed, bleach, vinegar, fi sh food, turtle food, and more, Madi also received $50 for the care of the ani-mals.When asked about her choice, Madi said, “I like Audubon. I like to go there and see all the animals you don’t get to see all the time. And I like to walk the trails.”Audubon President Ruth Lundin, who gratefully accepted Madi’s gifts, said, “Madi is a real inspiration to all of us! It is wonderfully
encouraging to our staff and volunteers to have a young person who feels so re-warded by Audubon that she wants to give back in such a special way.”Folks who would like to provide for Audubon’s live animals can “adopt” one, directly supporting its care by helping buy food and other needed supplies. Adop-tions also help Audubon fulfi ll its mission of connect-ing people to nature, since these animals are Audubon Ambassadors in programs and school visits. Animal adoptions can be given as gifts for birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, achievements, or any occa-sion. Adoption packages are available for a donation of $20 and include a personal-ized adoption certifi cate, animal biography and factsheet, 4×6 photo of the adopted animal, and Audu-bon’s email newsletter.These donations can be made in honor of Madi Green or another person or for the animal the donor loves most at Audubon. Details are at the “Adopt an Animal” link under the “Get Involved” tab at http://jamestownaudubon.org.The Audubon Center & Sanctuary is at 1600 River-side Road, one-quarter mile east of Route 62 between Jamestown, New York, and Warren, Pennsylvania. Winter hours for the Nature Center and Blue Heron Gift Shop are 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday and Saturday, and 1-4:30 p.m. Sunday. Build-ing admission is free to children and member adults. Non-member adults pay only $6. Sundays are free admission days.From dawn until dusk daily there is no charge to ob-serve Liberty, Audubon’s resident bald eagle, in her outdoor habitat or to walk, snowshoe or cross-country ski the more than fi ve miles of beautifully maintained trails.To learn more about Audu-bon and its many programs, call (716) 569-2345 or visit www.jamestownaudu-bon.org.
Audubon AnimalsReceive Gifts for Russell
6th Grader’s Birthday
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Chautauqua County Hu-mane Society volunteer, Joyce Shelters, was the recipient of a Presidential Volunteer Lifetime Service Award this past October for her service working at CCHS through the Chau-tauqua County RSVP. The certifi cate came with a letter signed by President Barack Obama and is awarded to individuals serving over 4,000 volunteer hours in their community.“We’re honored to have such a dedicated group of volunteers and support-ers here at the shelter,” said Sue Bloom, Volunteer Coordinator for CCHS. “Joyce has always gone above and beyond and we are thrilled that she has been recognized with this honor,” said Bloom. Shelters has been volunteering at CCHS for a little over three years. She was one of only two people to receive this award through Chautauqua County RSVP in 2013. 4,000 hours is the equiva-lent of working full-time for two years.The President’s Council on Service and Civic Par-ticipation was established in 2003 to recognize valuable contributions volunteers make across the country on an annual basis. The award was created as a way to
thank and honor Americans who, by their demonstrated commitment and example, inspire others to engage in volunteer service. The Chautauqua County RSVP program works in conjunc-tion with the Council to document the service hours for registered volunteers in the community and deter-mine which individuals can receive an award.“I do this to support the animals,” said Joyce Shel-ters, volunteer for CCHS. “And I want to help pro-mote the volunteer oppor-tunities available here. We need help now more than ever,” she said. CCHS off ers many volunteer opportuni-ties to individuals or groups including dog walking, foster care, animal cleaning, shelter maintenance, thrift store sorting, special events money drives and more.For more information on the Chautauqua County Humane Society or to learn about available volunteer opportunities, visit www.spcapets.com or call 716-665-2209 ext. 205.The mission of the Chau-tauqua County Humane Society is to promote the adoption of animals, prevent all forms of animal cruelty and neglect, shelter lost, abandoned and home-less animals, and to provide education about the humane treatment of animals.
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Contributed ArticleAudubon Center and Sanctuary
What started as a day with a single focus – making wreaths for the holidays – has blossomed into so many learning opportunities that you may have trouble choosing.At Homemade Holidays on Saturday, December 7, the Audubon Center & Sanctu-ary is off ering six diff erent workshops: Wee Beasties, Canning, Felted Orna-ments, Fairy Creatures, and Paper Making, as well as Wreath Making.And if you haven’t created enough presents by the time you are fi nished, there will be vendors from whom you can buy other homemade items and lots of wonderful possibilities in Audubon’s Blue Heron Gift Shop.At 11 a.m., in 1.5-hour workshops you can learn how to make beautiful evergreen wreaths, ador-able wee beastie ornaments, or delicious preserves. The Wreath Making and Canning workshops will be
repeated at 1 p.m.The 45-minute work-shop where you can make homemade paper, perfect for cards and gift tags, is of-fered at 11 a.m. and noon.At 1:00 or 2 p.m., you can learn the basics of making a felted jingle bell for your cat (they LOVE them), a felted ornament for your tree, or felted soaps for your bath-room – and they all make great gifts, too.At the 2 p.m. Fairy Crea-tures workshop, you can make something memo-rable from those natural materials you can’t help collecting whether you’re at home or away, like a jar of sand, a pocketful of sea-shells, or a handful of rocks.With instructors who are all Audubon naturalists or local artisans, the work-shops are suitable for ages nine and up.This is a great way to spend time with family and friends as the holiday rush begins.Cost for the 1.5-hour workshops is $16 or $12 for Friends of the Nature Center; for the 45-minute
workshops, it is $8 and $6 for Friends of the Nature CenterSpace is limited. Reserva-tions are needed by Mon-day, December 2, and can be made by calling (716) 569-2345, emailing [email protected], or using the on-line form by clicking through the Program Listing at http://jamestownaudubon.org.Regular admission ($6, free for children and Friends of the Nature Center) applies for visitors not attending the workshops. There is no charge for shopping at the Blue Heron Gift Shop, viewing Liberty, the bald eagle, in her outdoor habi-tat, or walking the trails, dawn to dusk.The Audubon Center & Sanctuary is at 1600 Riverside Road, one-quarter mile east of Route 62 between Jamestown, New York, and Warren, Pennsylvania. Winter hours for the Center are 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday and Saturday, and 1-4:30 p.m. Sunday. From dawn to dusk daily there is no charge to visit Liberty, Audubon’s
resident bald eagle, or walk, snowshoe or cross-country ski the more than fi ve miles of beautifully maintained trails.
To learn more, call (716) 569-2345 or visit www.jamestownaudubon.org.
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movie timesDipson Chautauqua Mall I & II500 Chautauqua MallLakewood, NY 14750716-763-1888
Enders Game (PG-13)12:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 9:00 p.m.
Gravity (PG-13)6:45 p.m., 9:00 p.m.
Free Birds (PG)12:15 p.m., 2:20 p.m., 4:30 p.m.
Dipson Lakewood Cinema 8171-3 Fairmount Avenue WLakewood, NY 14750716-763-3531
Delivery Man (PG-13)12:15 p.m., 2:45 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 7:20 p.m., 9:45 p.m.
12 Years a Slave (R)12:30 p.m., 3:55 p.m., 6:55 p.m., 9:50 p.m.
Free Birds (PG)12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m.
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa (R)12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m., 10:00 p.m.
Last Vegas (PG-13)12:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 9:55 p.m.
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (PG-13)12:30 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m., 9:30 p.m., 10:00 p.m.
Thor: The Dark World (PG-13)6:45 p.m.
Thor: The Dark World in 3D (PG-13)12:45 p.m., 3:45 p.m., 9:40 p.m.
Dipson Warren Mall Cinemas1666 Market Street ExtensionWarren, PA 16365
Delivery Man (PG-13)5:00 p.m., 7:15 p.m., 9:35 p.m.
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (PG-13)6:45 p.m., 9:00 p.m.
Thor: The Dark World (PG-13)9:30 p.m.
Thor: The Dark World in 3D (PG-13)6:45 p.m.
Dunkirk Cinema Corp10520 Bennet Rd.Dunkirk, NY 14048716-366-2410
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (PG-13)12:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:15 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7:45 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m., 10:45 p.m., 11:30 p.m.
Free Birds (PG)11:30 a.m., 2:20 p.m., 6:30 p.m.
Free Birds in 3D (PG)12:15 p.m., 4:30 p.m.
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa (R)2:30 p.m., 7:05 p.m., 9:20 p.m., 11:30 p.m.
Delivery Man (PG-13)12:05 p.m., 2:25 p.m., 4:45 p.m., 7:05 p.m., 9:25 p.m., 11:45 p.m.
Last Vegas (PG-13)12:15 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:45 p.m., 7:05 p.m., 9:25 p.m., 11:45 p.m.
Ender’s Game (PG-13)12:45 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 11:15 p.m.
Captain Phillips (PG-13)3:15 p.m., 8:30 p.m.
Thor: The Dark World (PG-13)11:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m., 9:30 p.m., 11:59 p.m.
November 22Anything Goes – Presented by the JCC Uncommoners8 p.m.Jamestown Community Collegewww.sunyjcc.edu716-338-1187
November 23Thanksgiving With the Birds11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.Audubon Nature Centerwww.jamestownaudubon.org716-569-2345
Anything Goes – Presented by the JCC Uncommoners8 p.m.Jamestown Community Collegewww.sunyjcc.edu716-338-1187
Movies at the Center – Blue Jasmine8 p.m.Reg Lenna Center for the Artswww.reglenna.com
November 2428th Annual Holly Tour of Homes12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.Grape Discovery [email protected]
Winter Concert Series – Country Kickoff 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.Chautauqua Music Storehttps://sites.google.com/site/an-nuallocalmusiciansmemorial/[email protected]
Chautauqua Regional Youth Symphony Chamber Concert7 p.m.SS. Peter & Paul Churchwww.cryouthsymphony.com716-664-2465
November 26Cinema Series – “The Butler”7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.1891 Fredonia Opera [email protected]
November 28Thanksgiving Dinner at Olives11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Olives at Chautauqua Suiteswww.olivesrestaurant.net716-269-7829
Cross Roads Farm & Craft Market9 a.m. to 5 p.m.6017 Sherman-Westfi eld Roadwww.thecrossroadsmarket.com716-326-6278
Jamestown Winter Farmers Market10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Dr. Lillian Vitanza Ney Renaissance Centerwww.jamestownupclose.com716-664-2477tiff [email protected]
Christmas in the Village6 p.m. to 8 p.m.Eason Hall and Moore Parkwww.westfi eldny.com
Audubon’s Homemade Holidays Offering Many Workshops
The Audubon Center & Sanctuary’s Homemade Holidays started just as wreath-making. Now the event has added workshops in Wee Beasties, Canning, Felted Ornaments, Fairy Creatures, and Paper Making. Senior Naturalist Sarah Hatfi eld is seen here at a previous Paper Making Workshop.
CHAUTAUQUA STARFRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2013 9COMMUNITY NEWS
Contributed AritcleDepartment of Health and Human Services
The HEAP program will open for the 2013-2014 sea-son for the Regular benefi t component on 11/18/13 and for the Emergency component on 1/2/14. The anticipated closing date is 3/17/14.There will not be a Fur-nace Repair/Replacement component for 2013-2014 season. If you have a heat-ing equipment emergency, contact the local Depart-ment of Health & Human Services. • The benefi t amounts remain the same as last season and range from $1.00 to $600 for Regular benefi ts and from $160 to $600 for Emergency ben-efi ts depending upon the household’s circumstances.• New this year – All HEAP applications must be submitted to the De-partment of Health & Hu-man Services and can be submitted electronically. • Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as this the quickest and most effi cient method. Applications for the HEAP program may submitted electronically by going to www.mybenefi ts.ny.gov. There is no need to come into the offi ce. An inter-view will be conducted by phone.
• Anyone who is also applying for SNAP (for-merly food stamp program) benefi ts in addition to HEAP benefi ts and would like assistance in complet-ing the application on-line or would like to fi nd out about their eligibility may call the Nutrition Outreach and Education Program (NOEP) Coordinator, Brooke Barone at (716) 244-7337 or at 877-686-9202. This is a free and confi dential service. • The Department of Health & Human Services will be available at the Of-fi ce for the Aging eff ective 11/1/13 for seniors who have questions or need as-sistance with their HEAP application please call 661-8087 or 363-3087 to schedule an appointment. Prior to 11/1/13 please call the Department of Health & Human Services for assistance at 661-8260 to make an appointment in Jamestown or 363-3795 to make an appointment in Dunkirk.• Paper applications may be submitted by mail to the Department of Health & Human Services, HEAP Unit, 7 North Erie Street, Mayville, NY 14757. Paper applications can also be faxed to the Mayville HEAP unit at (716) 753-4649. Questions about applications submitted by these methods can be directed to the HEAP unit at (716) 753-4385.
• Paper applications can be submitted in person at the locations listed below. A phone interview will be conducted.Department of Health & Human Services110 E. Fourth StreetJamestown, NY 14701Department of Health & Human Services319 Central AvenueDunkirk, NY 14048Anyone currently receiv-ing Temporary Assistance and/or SNAP benefi ts must contact their worker with any questions about HEAP. Most recipients of Tem-porary Assistance and/or SNAP benefi ts receive HEAP automatically. An emergency situation is defi ned as follows:• The household is without heat or utility service to operate a heating source.• Loss of heat is imminent and you have less than ¼ of a tank for oil, kerosene, or propane.• Loss of heat is imminent and you have less than a 10 day supply for other deliv-erable fuels such as wood or pellets.• Heat or heat related util-ity service is scheduled for termination.If you have any of the above emergencies, please contact the Department of Health & Human Services immediately in order to allow for suffi cient time to prevent termination of service. This can no longer be done at Chautauqua Opportunities or the Offi ce for the Aging.The HEAP program eli-gibility is based on income and the number of people in your household. The 2013–2014 HEAP Guide-lines are as follows:
HEAP Receiving Applications
Contributed ArticleTRC
Area residents can apply for assistance through the U.S. Marine Corps Re-serve’s Toys for Tots drive, which is coordinated by The Resource Center.Families that are connected with a human service agency should apply for assistance through their
service coordinator. For families that do not have a service coordinator, The Resource Center will ac-cept walk-in applications at the following times and locations only:In Dunkirk, applications will be accepted from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, in The Resource Center’s facility at 186 Lake Shore Drive West.In Jamestown, applica-
tions will be accepted from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 23. Both of those walk-in ses-sions will take place at the Gateway Train Station, 211 West Second Street.Children from birth to age 17 living at home are eligible to receive toys. All applicants must bring iden-tifi cation for themselves and their children living in
their household, as well as proof of household income. Applicants must meet income criteria. All appli-cations will be verifi ed for eligibility requirements.The Resource Center has coordinated the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots drive in Chautauqua County each year since 2000. Last year, thanks to the generous support of the community, TRC was
able to make the holidays brighter for 2,340 children.Those wishing to support the Toys for Tots drive may do so in several ways. Do-nations of new, unwrapped toys are being accepted at dozens of area businesses. Because there usually are several age groups for which the need for toys surpasses the amount of donations received, The Resource Center accepts
fi nancial donations in order to purchase toys. To make a donation, send a check made payable to “Toys for Tots” to The Resource Center, 200 Dunham Avenue, Jamestown, NY, 14701. In addition, volun-teers are needed to collect, sort and distribute toys.For more information, phone Terri Johnson at 661-1044.
The Resource Center Announces Toys For Tots Signup Dates
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A Victorian Tea, to be held in the historic George P. York House at 108 South Portage St., will be one of the highlights of Christmas in the Village of Westfi eld on Saturday, Nov. 23. Col. (Ret.) David Correll, owner of the Victorian mansion, will generously off er the home for the event, which will benefi t the Mc-Clurg Museum, home of the Chautauqua County Historical Society. Guests will be seated on the hour starting at noon until 3 p.m. for the tea and light refreshments in the beauti-fully restored and decorated
home. Tickets are available for $10 per person at the McClurg Museum, Tuesday through Saturday form 10 am. until 4 p.m. Only 20 tickets are available for each hourly seating. Guests are asked to depart from Eason Hall in the horse-drawn carriage or, if arriving by car, to park along the street rather than the driveway. George P. York built the home during the Civil War. At the time, he owned the largest ironworks in the re-gion and spared no expense in the creation of the well-proportioned and elegant home, which remained in his family until 1928. It suff ered a slow decline until Col. Correel and his wife, Alliene, purchased the then-abandoned house in
the 1970s. Col. Correll has spent the ensuing decades lovingly restoring the hand-some structure to its origi-nal splendor. During her life, Mrs. Correll searched for and acquired Victorian furnishings of the appropri-ate design and scale for the home’s large rooms and 11-foot ceiling height. As a result, guests will be treated to a true Victorian tea in a true Victorian setting.For additional informa-tion about the event or to purchase tickets, call the McClurg Museum at (716) 326-2977.
Victorian Tea to Take Place Saturday, Nov. 23 in Westfi eldMCCLURG FUNDRAISER WILL COINCIDE WITH THE ANNUAL “CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE” EVENT
The historic George P. York House in Westfi eld, one of the most recognizable and historic homes in the village.
10 CHAUTAUQUA STARFRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2013
Contributed ArticleFenton History Center
The Fenton History Center is off ering a new way to see the traditional 34th annual holiday exhibit, “Signs of the Season.” Imagine the elegant Victorian Fenton Mansion adorned with beautifully decorated greenery, artifacts and candlelight. New this year, costumed museum guides will lead tours of the deco-rated Fenton Mansion on Saturday nights at 7 p.m. from Nov. 30 through Dec. 28. The tours last about an hour. Reservations
are required. The groups will be kept to less than twenty. The tours cost $15 for potential Fenton His-tory Center members, $10 for members and $5 for children.“This is another way to learn the reasons why we celebrate the holiday season the way we do,” says Sara Reale, Education Coordi-nator and Exhibit designer. The exhibit features many American Christmas traditions, local ethnic traditions, Victorian era festivities and the seasonal celebrations of Chanu-
kah and Los Posadas or Three Kings. “The Fenton History Center education department off ers class-room tours of the Mansion exhibit throughout the month of December. We know teachers are under pressure to cover the Com-mon Core curriculum so we have designed a tour of the holiday exhibit that meets the needs of the elementary grades which we can bring to the classroom if they cannot come to the Fenton Mansion,” says Reale.For more information and to place your reservation
please call 716-664-6256 or visit www.fentonhistorycen-ter.org.The Fenton History Cen-ter’s newest tour is a Holi-day Candlelight Tour of the Fenton Mansion. The museum guides are Gesele Koehler, Julie Hull, Martha Korcyl-Milliner and Fran Fair. The tours are Satur-day nights at 7 PM begin-ning November 30 through December 28. For more information and to reserve a ticket call the Fenton His-tory Center at 664-6256, Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m..
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Jeff erson Middle School 7th grade students in Lori Nystrom’s class recently received treats for having the best average attendance for the month of September of 96 percent through the school-wide attendance incentive program. The program’s motto is “Be Here Today, Be There Tomorrow.” Each month, the home-room with the best at-tendance receives treats from the Jeff erson PTA and a visit from Principal Carm Proctor. All students who have perfect atten-dance each month receive small incentives such as attendance logo pencils, bracelets, lanyards and free homework passes from Jef-ferson teachers and PTA.In September, all per-fect attendance students received tickets to the JHS Red Raider football game donated by the JPS Ath-letic Department. The Red Raider Football team and JHS Band Boosters also donated a family-friendly
basket that was raffl ed off to those students with perfect attendance. The winner was 6th grader, Matthew Weatherby. The October give-away is a Movie Package including four free theater tickets and Little Caesar gift card to treat the family.“We know attendance is a family eff ort. So, in ad-dition to individual and
homeroom incentives, we wanted to thank the fami-lies that make the eff ort to be sure their children are in school everyday,” said Jeff erson Middle School Principal Carm Proctor. “We all know how impor-tant attendance is to a stu-dent’s success in school so as a building we wanted to encourage those who work hard to be here everyday.”
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The Zonta Club of Jame-stown’s annual Tour de Zonta Bike Rally raised $4,500 in July for the Mary Lou Costanzo Scholarship Fund at the Chautauqua Region Community Foun-dation. Since 1971, Mary Lou Costanzo served as a member of the Zonta Club of Jamestown Her positions included president, area director, district historian and member of countless committees. Whenever she was needed, Costanzo was always willing to lend a hand. When she passed away in 2011, the Zonta Club of Jamestown estab-
lished the scholarship fund to assist female students, with fi nancial need, return to school after an absence of a year or more. The Zonta Club of Jame-stown is one of 1,200 clubs that make up an international organization dedicated to advancing the status of women through service and advocacy programs. Its members are made up of executive and professional women from all backgrounds who work together to make a diff er-ence in the lives of young women today.For more information on the Mary Lou Costanzo Scholarship Fund, or to make a tax-deductible donation, contact the
Community Foundation at 661-3390. For more information on the Zonta Club of Jamestown and the programs they off er, visit zontajamestown.org.
Bike Rally Raises $4,500 forZonta Scholarship
Members of the Zonta Club of Jamestown gather at the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation to present a check for $4,500 to the Mary Lou Costanzo Scholarship Fund.From left, Megan D’Angelo, Marcia Bliss, Rosie Papalia, Mary Riolo and Elizabeth Frederick.
Contributed ArticleAnn Weidman
The public is cordially in-vited to meet a new Habitat family at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, where Mid-Coun-ty Habitat for Humanity is in the process of building a home for them at 7 Patter-son St. in Mayville.Thomas and Rosemarie Bottomley and their three daughters, Caitlyn, 12; Ha-ley, 10; Emma, 5; and Lil-ian, 1 ½ years old; will be on hand to greet and meet on the partially constructed new home site.Rosemarie noted that this was the second time the family applied for the housing, mostly because they are in more need, one of Habitat’s major consid-erations. When she lived
in Dewittville, she was a nurses aide, but now is a stay-at-home mom. From Mayville originally, she said she read about Habi-tat in a Chautauqua Lake Central School newsletter. Ironically, the family now lives across the street from the current housing under construction, but needs more room.A plus for Tom, who is from Bemus Point, is that he has been with Mayshark Builders for 10 years. Why that is an asset for him is because Habitat requires potential owners to spend 500 building hours on their future home.As for the Bottomley selection for the third mid-county home, Rosemarie is looking forward to the move. “We’re grateful that Habitat chose us and glad
my husband and children will have a nice place to live.”Karen McCann, Selection Committee chair, also is looking forward to the day the Bottomleys are handed the key to a new home. “We all are very excited to have this family as our partners in this new home project,” she said.As for the continuous Saturday construction by volunteers to have the house closed in preparation for winter, Mike Ricketts, volunteer coordinator, wel-comes all who would like to pitch in and lend a hand. “For those who believe they don’t have any ‘construc-tion’ abilities, all they have to do is show up and there will be more than one vol-unteer who will teach you in a hurry,” he said.
Habitat for Humanity is strictly a volunteer orga-nization and welcomes fi nancial as well as prop-erty donations. For more
information and how you can join a hard working, friendly group of helpers, contact Ricketts at 716-753-7831.
Oh, yes, the best part of a work day is a small reward for all volunteers – break time with snacks and cof-fee.
New Habitat Family To Be Welcomed; Public Invited To Attend
The Bottomley Family will be moving into a new home as soon as Mid-County Habitat fi nishes building it. Standing in front of current construction, are, from left, Caitlyn holding Lillian, Rosemarie with Emma and Tom in back of Haley. The community is invited to meet them beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday at 7 Patterson St., Mayville
Fenton History Center Begins Costumed Tours
By John WawrowAP Sports Writer
Sabres center Mikhail Grigorenko was back in Buffalo on Wednes-day after the NHL blocked the team's attempt to send the rookie
to the minors on a two-week con-ditioning assignment.
In reaching its decision, the league cited its agreement with the Canadian Hockey League preventing teams from assigning players with junior eligibility to
the American Hockey League.
''We determined that the as-signment would not have been consistent with our obligations under the league's agreement with the CHL,'' NHL spokes-man Frank Brown wrote in an email to The Associated Press.
Interim coach Ted Nolan ac-cepted the league's ruling, which came a day after the Sabres demoted Grigorenko to their AHL affi liate in Rochester N.Y., for conditioning.
By Stefan GestwickiStar Sports Editor
The fi rst time this season the Buf-falo Bills met the New York Jets, the game was more reminiscent of a Pee Wee League game than a National Football League contest.
So when the Bills and Jets played a scoreless, mistake-fi lled fi rst quarter that included one of the worst missed fi eld goals you’ll ever see a professional kicker at-tempt, you could forgive me for thinking “here we go again.”
The Bills wasted a golden oppor-tunity in that fi rst quarter after the Jets punter hit an absolute stinker that set up the Buffalo of-fense around midfi eld (if I’m not mistaken). E.J. Manuel and Co. went out on the fi eld and quicker than any team ever should, went three-and-out.
Now to be fair, the weather was obviously going to be a factor in this game. The classic Western New York winds were whipping through Ralph Wilson Stadium. Kicks were being knocked down, throws were being either carried too far or held up in the air and both quarterbacks struggled early.
And to make matters worse for the Bills, their top two receiv-ers — Stevie Johnson and Robert Woods — both missed the game due to injury. So you have a rookie quarterback that missed a handful of games with an injury battling the winds while trying to throw to completely unknown wide receivers. Oh, against a pretty tough Jets defense, too. Given all that, I quickly scooped up the Jets defense and started it in my fantasy league. Yeah, that got me -2 points. Thanks guys.
By Stefan GestwickiStar Sports Editor
When new Fredonia State women’s basketball coach Linda Hill MacDonald took over the team mere weeks before the season started, she stepped into a uniquely unusual situation.
“I was sitting at home getting ready to watch women’s college basketball games on TV,” Mac-Donald noted. “I had the fortune of being available when Fredonia developed a need for a coach. The timing was good.”
In college basketball a majority
of success depends on recruiting. MacDonald is inheriting a team that was already formed before she even set a foot on the Fre-donia State campus. She wasn’t even with the team for its fi rst week of practice, which was run by assistant coach Rich Norton.
While that sounds like a tough situation for any coach, and it is, MacDonald has the advantage of having two returning players that led the team in nearly every statistical category last season — guard Becky Hebert and forward Jaimie Warren.
By Stefan GestwickiStar Sports Editor
Ten of the 11 players on the Jamestown Community College women’s basketball team attended high school right here in Chau-tauqua County. Those players bring a bevy of skills that have hopes high for the Jayhawks in the new season.
“A new season brings new oppor-tunities,” JCC head coach George Sisson said. “We’re only bring-ing back four players from last year’s team. There’s excitement in bringing in a new group. We feel
like we’ve done well bringing in talent and getting them ready to compete at the next level.
“It’s also exciting to see last year’s class come back improved from an offseason of work,” Sisson, added. “We can still make adjust-ments and grow and develop. No matter how long I’ve been in the game I still get butterfl ies before a new season.”
Two of those key returnees will be a pair of Cassadaga Valley alumni — point guard Taylor Storer and power forward Brook Draggett.
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Bills Sign OT Unga, Release CB RogersContributed ArticleAssociated Press
The Buffalo Bills have signed offensive tackle J.J. Unga off the Baltimore Ravens' practice squad.
The move Wednesday was made with the Bills (4-7) entering their bye weekend off.
At 6-foot-5 and 320 pounds, Unga was fi rst signed by the Ravens as an undrafted rookie free agent out of Midwestern State, where he earned fi rst-team Lone Star Conference honors last season.
The Bills had an open roster spot after releasing third-year corner-back Justin Rogers on Tuesday.
Buffalo is off until hosting the At-lanta Falcons on Dec. 1 in the Bills' annual ''home'' game at Toronto.
The Bills have also released third-year cornerback Justin Rogers.
The move was announced Tues-day with Buffalo (4-7) entering its bye weekend off.
Rogers opened the season fi lling in for injured starter Stephon Gilmore, who missed the fi rst fi ve games with a broken hand. Rog-ers struggled in coverage and was burned for two deep touchdown passes in a 27-20 loss at the New York Jets on Sept. 22.
The 2011 seventh-round draft pick out of Richmond was inac-tive for the past six games follow-ing Gilmore's return.
The Bills also shuffl ed their prac-tice squad. Buffalo signed defensive back Mario Butler and released defensive back Johnny Adams.
Butler is a Georgia Tech product who has spent parts of the past two seasons on the Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos practice squads.
NHl Blocks sabres’ Big to send Grigorenko to aHl
Buffalo Sabres enter Mikhail Grigorenko (25) of Russia, skates past Anaheim Ducks defenseman Hampus Lindholm (47), of Sweden, on Nov. 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
''Now we have to go back to the drawing board and see what else might work, and what the best situation is for him to develop his skill and be the dominant player we all think he could be in this organization'' said Nolan.
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By Stefan GestwickiStar Sports Editor
Last week vs. spread: 6-6-3
Season vs. spread: 21-18-3 (.538)
Last week straight picks: 10-5
Season straight picks: 23-19 (.547)
Some quick thoughts about last week’s games: No, that should not have been pass interference at the end of the Patriots-Panthers game. That ball is intercepted even if Gronk doesn’t get held up. Shouldn’t Brady realize by now that he need to put that ball high and in the back of the end zone where only his massive tight end can get it? Plus that wasn’t the only blown call in that game. The Panthers were on the receiving end of some seriously rotten calls.
Meanwhile, the 49ers got hosed against the Saints. Ahmad Brooks hit quar-terback Drew Brees hard and caused a (possibly) game-clinching fumble. It was basically a clothesline across the chest by Brooks, but because Brees went down like a ton of bricks the 49ers were called for a roughing the passer penalty that gave New Orleans 15 yards, a first down and the ball back. The problem was that it wasn’t a late hit, a hit to the head or an illegal hit of any sort. I was rooting for San Francisco to lose that game, but you never want officials to decide an outcome.
On to the picks…
Week 12 bye weeks: Buffalo Bills, Cincinnati Bengals, Philadelphia Eagles, Se-attle Seahawks.
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (8-2) at ATLANTA FALCONS (2-8)When the Saints beat the Falcons way back in Week 1, it seemed like Atlanta would have some serious competition in the NFC South. What we didn’t know at the time was that Atlanta wouldn’t factor into the division race even a little bit. Even at 8-2, the Saints lead the surprising Carolina Panthers by just one game in the division. The winner of the NFC South will prob-ably be the No. 2 seed and earn a first-round bye in the playoffs. Therefore every win is critical for the Saints, even against the banged-up Falcons. Thursday Night Football games are usu-ally fairly low scoring, but the Saints don’t need a full week of prep to demolish this horrendous defense. On the other side of the ball, the Falcons offensive line is the biggest problem. It isn’t opening holes for Steven Jackson and it isn’t protect-ing Matt Ryan. Atlanta has no one who can stop Jimmy Graham. Expect a huge game from the tight end. PICK VS. SPREAD: Saints (-8). STRAIGHT PICK: Saints.
MINNESOTA VIKINGS (2-8) at GREEN BAY PACKERS (5-5)Three weeks ago, Packers fans had this marked as a gimme win on the sched-ule. A Vikings team that has struggled badly would be no match for Aaron Rodgers and the mighty Packers. The problem is, obviously, is that this is Scott Tolzien and the not-so-mighty Packers that will host Adrian Peterson and Co. Yes, Christian Ponder is still terrible and the Vikings offense would struggle
against the worst of defenses but Green Bay is vulner-able right now like it hasn’t been in recent memory. That said, Jordy Nelson and Jarrett Boykin are proving to still be very productive receivers and Eddie Lacy is an animal running the ball. If Tolzien can avoid the mistakes that plagued his first career NFL start, the Packers should be able to hold off a Vikings team only playing for a high draft pick. PICK VS. SPREAD: Vikings (+5). STRAIGHT PICK: Packers.
PITTSBURGH STEELERS (4-6) at CLEVELAND BROWNS (4-6)The Steelers were able to knock off the NFC North-leading Lions last week, but I think that just proves how weak Detroit is, not that the Steelers are back. The offensive line is still a major concern. Pittsburgh wants Le’Veon Bell to be a stud running back, but he hasn’t found much running room so far. Big Ben is chucking the ball all over the field, but he and Antonio Brown continue to hook up for big plays in the passing game. The Browns jumped out to a big lead and looked like they’d go 2-0 against the Bengals, but then allowed Cincinnati to all but seal up the division with a win. With the Bengals off this week, one of these two teams can get within two games of the division leaders, but neither of these teams are really built to win now anyway. The matchup that will be fun to watch is Cleveland’s stud cornerback Joe Haden, who had two picks last week, against the red-hot Brown. PICK VS. SPREAD: Steelers (+1). STRAIGHT PICK: Steelers.
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (2-8) at DETROIT LIONS (6-4)This is another game in which one team probably had this one marked as a ‘W’ on the schedule three weeks ago but now looks fairly tough. The Bucs have suddenly won two games in a row and are playing with confidence despite hav-ing a rookie quarterback and a running back that’s seemingly been employed by every NFL team during this season alone — Bobby Rainey. The story in this game is obvious: Megatron makes his visit to Revis Island. It’s the clear-cut best wide receiver in the game (perhaps the best football player in the NFL) against the best cornerback since Champ Bailey in his prime. It’s quite literally the only things that could ever make the Buccaneers watchable. I mean, Bobby Rainey is their running back. Bobby Rainey. PICK VS. SPREAD: Buccaneers (+10). STRAIGHT PICK: Lions.
SAN DIEGO CHARGERS (4-6) at KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (9-1)I would not want to be Phil-lip Rivers right now. The Chiefs are coming off their first loss of the season. It was also the first time their extremely proud defense has given up more than 17 points in a game. It was also a game in which the fierce Chiefs pass rush barely touched Peyton Manning all game. I would be willing to bet dollars to donuts (no, I have no idea why that’s a saying) that Rivers gets pummeled in this one. The Chargers don’t have a good offensive line to begin with, but trying to stop the likes of Justin Houston, Tamba
Hali, Dontari Poe and Derrick Johnson is enough to give any unit fits. Add in a solid defensive backfield of Sean Smith, Brandon Flowers and Eric Berry and this is a nasty defense. Oh, and Frank Zombo. Sorry, the Packers fan in me still misses Frank Zombo. San Diego’s season essentially ended last week with a loss to Miami. Yes, the AFC wild card chase is crowded and clouded, but I just don’t see the Chargers being part of it. Also, when will Jamal Charles become part of the passing game again? The Chiefs offense was at its best when Charles was catching five passes per game. PICK VS. SPREAD: Chiefs (-5). STRAIGHT PICK: Chiefs.
CHICAGO BEARS (6-4) at ST. LOUIS RAMS (4-6)The Bears may have saved their season by overcoming a two-hour weather delay and the Baltimore Ravens last week. With the Lions losing, the Bears are now tied atop the NFC North. With Aaron Rodgers likely still out for a few weeks, the division is likely a two-horse race. This game against the disappointing Rams is the kind of game that playoff teams simply don’t lose. Yes it’s on the road, but Kellen Clemens is the Rams quarterback. With Matt Forte, Bran-don Marshall and Alshon Jeffery, the Bears have a legitimately good offense that can score in bunches. Devin Hester is still an elite returner that adds another dimension to this team. There’s not much to write about the Rams. They were on bye last week, but the few weeks prior to that the defense was playing very well. The defensive line has the potential to be a top-5 unit, but they’ve been inconsistent at best this season. PICK VS. SPREAD: Bears (+1). STRAIGHT PICK: Bears.
CAROLINA PANTHERS (7-3) at MIAMI DOLPHINS (5-5)I’m not sure too many peo-ple, Panthers fans included, saw the turnaround coming this quickly. Cam Newton led another comeback win against New England and might actually garner some MVP consideration for his play this season. The real reason this team is in prime position to make the playoffs is the defense. That unit is now going up against a Dolphins offense that is in shambles. The offensive line is ravaged by injury, suspensions and personal matters. Neither Lamar Miller or Daniel Thomas has found much running room this year and Ryan Tannehill gets hit far too often. On the other side of the ball, Steve Smith seems to be rejuvenated now that he’s finally on a winning team again and that’s bad news for the Miami second-ary. It’s a Dolphins defense that’s probably middle of the pack in most categories. CAN they stop Newton? Yes. WILL they stop him? A resounding no. PICK VS. SPREAD: Panthers (-5). STRAIGHT PICK:
Panthers.
NEW YORK JETS (5-5) at BALTIMORE RAVENS (4-6)Ahhh…the Jets. The only organization that could possibly make the Buffalo Bills look like Super Bowl contenders. But now they’ll actually go against a team that won the Super Bowl last season. Okay, so the Ravens are a far cry from the team that scraped and clawed its way to the Lom-bardi Trophy last year, but they’re clearly a better franchise than the Jets. There’s also been a Ray Rice sighting. In a shock-ing development he actu-ally wasn’t the worst player on the field last week. The loss in Buffalo put the Jets at an embarrassing 1-4 on the road this season. Geno Smith seems to have hit the proverbial ‘rookie wall’ and the defense had no answers for Buffalo’s wide receiving unit that was missing it’s top two playmakers. Yeah, expect another blowout as the Ravens hang desperately to playoff hopes. PICK VS. SPREAD: Ravens (-4). STRAIGHT PICK: Ravens.
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (1-9) at HOUSTON TEXANS (2-8) In a battle for last place in the once-proud AFC South, the Texans have a legitimate shot of staking a claim to the No. 1 overall pick in next year’s draft. Andre Johnson put it elo-quently when he responded to a question about going through another rebuild in Houston. He said, “I’m under contract.” That’s just perfect. Not, “I want to win a Super Bowl in Houston,” but that he’s obligated to be here. I can’t blame him. If the owner and GM would have just gotten them a quarterback it’s possible the Texans would have won each of the last two Super Bowls. They were that good. Matt Schaub wasn’t. Now Ben Tate is their starting running back. Case Keenum is their start-ing quarterback. They’re playing the Jags in Week 12 with a combined three wins between the two teams. How times have changed. The Jags are another team that desperately needs a quarterback. The Blaine Gabbert Experience is of-ficially over and the Chad Henne Debacle overstayed its welcome as soon as he took the field. Does either team really want to win this game? They’re bat-tling each other for rights to a potential franchise-changing quarterback. It’ll actually be interesting to see what happens. PICK VS. SPREAD: Jaguars (+10). STRAIGHT PICK: Texans.
TENNESSEE TITANS (4-6) at OAKLAND RAIDERS (4-6)Maybe the Titans didn’t want to save their season and compete with the Colts for the AFC South. How else can you explain that stinker of a second half last week on Thursday Night Football? Now they’ll face off against the Raiders,
who may have inadver-tently found a man who can play quarterback in the NFL in the unheralded Matt McGloin. Terrelle Pryor and running back Darren McFadden have both been banged up, but neither is a good player anyways, so maybe having their backups in is a good thing for Raider Nation. The biggest problem is that no one on this team is actually good. You can win with no superstars, but you can’t win with a team full of below-average play-ers. Even their skill posi-tion players like Denarius Moore, Rod Streater and Rashad Jennings combine to elicit fear in absolutely no one. I can’t help but look at the Raiders and feel bad for Charles Woodson. He deserves a better ending to his Hall of Fame career. At least the Silver and Black gets a winnable game against Tennesee. I mean, the Titans have Ryan Fitzpatrick at quarterback. PICK VS. SPREAD: Titans (+1). STRAIGHT PICK: Titans.
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (7-3) at ARIZONA CARDINALS (6-4)This game will get a lot of hype for the coaching tree similarities, but what should be talked about is Arizona being a legitimate playoff threat if it wins this game. The Cardinals are 4-1 at home while the Colts are 4-1 on the road, so both teams should feel confident. Andrew Luck hasn’t been playing great as of late and things won’t get much easier against a stin-gy Arizona pass defense. Carson Palmer has seemed to cut down, if not elimi-nate, some of his bonehead throws that were costing the Cardinals games earlier in the year. He’s developed a nice bond with his young receivers as well as Larry Fitzgerald. What might be the difference in this game is special teams. The Colts aren’t exactly the best at stopping returns and the Cardinals have several dangerous return men they can throw back there. The Colts gave up a long punt return to the Rams a few weeks back that seemingly broke the team’s spirit and led to a rout. As they’re tied with New England for the No. 2 seed at the moment, the Colts can ill afford a loss in the desert. PICK VS. SPREAD: Cardinals (-1). STRAIGHT PICK: Cardinals.
DALLAS COWBOYS (5-5) at NEW YORK GIANTS (4-6)Thanks to an easy schedule the Giants have won four in a row and are legitimate-ly back in the race for the NFC East. This division is so bad it really doesn’t deserve a playoff team, but it’ll get one and only one. The Dallas defense is just a train wreck. It can’t stop the pass. It sure can’t stop the run. It doesn’t put pressure on the oppos-ing quarterback. In fact, it puts more pressure on Tony Romo to be perfect because lately that’s the only way the Cowboys are going to win. Yes, both of these teams are terrible, but NFC East divisional battles are still fun. They are some of the few games where you get the sense the players really don’t like each other. You’re not go-ing to see Jason Pierre-Paul help Romo off the turf af-ter a hit. Expect both Dez Bryant and Victor Cruz
to have big days against the opposing secondaries. They’ve both been playing well as of late and neither defense is equipped to slow them down. The weather could be a factor in a late November game in New York. PICK VS. SPREAD: Giants (-3). STRAIGHT PICK: Giants.
DENVER BRONCOS (9-1) at NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (7-3)These are two teams that had as different of weeks as could be. The Broncos knocked off previously undefeated Kansas City and are back atop their division. The players and coaches said all the right things, but they had to be getting sick of questions about the Chiefs. The Patriots meanwhile have to be getting awfully tired of questions from the media regarding the non-call at the end of Panthers game on Monday night. The call was iffy one way or another, but the underlying fact is that New England straight up got outplayed by Carolina and deserved a loss. With the Chiefs hav-ing a relatively easy game against San Diego, Denver will have to beat the Pats in New England to keep pace. Likewise, the Patriots have thoughts about that No. 2 seed in the AFC and will need to likely win four or five more games to make that happen. Peyton Manning ankle proved to be a non-factor last week so it’ll probably be that again this week. Don’t look now, but Wisconsin product Monte Ball scored two touchdowns last week. He’s the career leader in collegiate touchdowns and would be a major boost to an already stacked offense if he can get going. The Patriots meanwhile are unpredictable because if a back fumbles, he’s benched. Every Manning-Brady matchup is fun and this one should be no differ-ent. PICK VS. SPREAD: Broncos (-3). STRAIGHT PICK: Broncos.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (6-4) at WASHINGTON REDSKINS (3-7)Really NFL? This is the Monday Night Football game you’re going to saddle us with. I realize you want to shove Colin Kaepernick and Bob Grif-fin III down our throats, but there’s only one prob-lem with that: they’re both terrible. I’d probably rather get a root canal than watch this game. Yes it helps that I have no fantasy football stock riding on this game, but I also really don’t feel like watching terrible football. The 49ers defense is still good, that’s true, but they have no chance of beating teams like New Or-leans and Seattle that have both good offenses and top defenses. Especially because now they’ll almost certainly have to go on the road in the playoffs against either of those teams. Heck, I’d take Carolina over San Francisco right now. That’s saying a lot considering preseason expectations. Oh and RGIII, man up. San-tana Moss is right when he said to stop blaming other people. You’re the quar-terback of that team. Take some responsibility for the horrid season you’re hav-ing. PICK VS. SPREAD: 49ers (-5). STRAIGHT PICK: 49ers.
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“She had a very formi-dable freshman year,” Sisson said of Storer. “She brings ball handling skills and speed. She has a very good handle. She has great quickness. She gets us started by running the fl oor. Defensively she starts it all. She has the ability to put tremendous pres-sure on the other team’s ball handler. She’s always poised and ready to go.
“Brook is a solid player inside,” Sisson continued. “She started every game for us last year. She was averaging about six re-bounds and four points per game. She comes into this season a lot more confi dent in her ability to play more physical. That confi dence will allow success. We’re looking for her to bring that leadership to the other forwards.”
One of those forwards that will likely start next to Draggett is Dunkirk grad Lacey Clark. While with the Lady Maraud-ers, Clark was a stand-out athlete in volleyball, basketball and softball. On the court she earned fi rst team all-star honors after averaging 15 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game.
“She’s probably going to be starting at the three (small forward),” Sisson added of Clark. “She’s making the transition from playing mostly inside in high school to playing on the perimeter. Combined with Elle Reed and Taylor Storer those three on the perimeter can make us very dangerous.”
While Clark brings some much-needed toughness and tenacity, Reed comes from Sherman with a lethal scoring attitude. Reed was the CCAA Division 4 Most Valuable Player last season after
averaging 31.9 points per game while also grabbing 11.5 rebounds and nab-bing 6.5 steals per game. She’s never seen a three-point shot she couldn’t make, but can also be a playmaker by fi nding the open teammate.
“She obviously brings the ability to shoot,” Sisson noted. “She also has bet-ter ball-handling skills than a lot of people know. Her best accolade is her competitiveness. Between her and Storer, I don’t know which one hates to lose more.”
The fi fth starter is likely the only non-Chatuauqua County resident on the roster — forward Akiah Luceus. The The 5-foot-7 freshman hails from New York City and Sisson hopes will form a stout duo with Draggett down low.
With Storer and Draggett in the starting lineup, Sis-son’s only other two return-ing players will be coming off the bench. Forward Amy Sands (Sherman) and guard Kaylee Sheldon (Panama) will not only pro-vide depth, but also experi-ence for Jamestown.
“Both of those girls will be called on to play key min-utes for us,” Sisson added. “Sheldon has good speed. She runs the fl oor very well. She plays defense very hard. She’ll get called on to be a defensive stop-per for us. She also has a good mid-range jump shot. Sands is an undersized forward. She’s a rugged player who plays hard. She stays after it. She brings a lot of competitiveness.”
A relatively small roster ensures that every player will be asked to fi ll a role at some point during the season. Corri Hannon (Falconer), Taylor Law (Silver Creek), Shawana Miller (Cassadaga Val-
ley) and Sydney Milliman (Chautauqua Lake) round out a very deep and tal-ented JCC roster.
“From last year’s team to this year’s team I think we’re more athletic,” Sis-son elaborated. “I think we’ll be able to get more pressure defensively. I think that we have a bet-ter inside attack as far as scoring in the paint. Miller has shown early that she’s been a scorer off the bench. Milliman has been able to score off the jump shot. Law has seen limited minutes so far, but they’ve been quality minutes.”
The Jayhawks began the season 5-0 before drop-ping a pair of games last weekend in the Columbus State Tournament against Edison Tech and Mott Community College. Four of the fi ve wins to open the season were of the blowout variety, including a deci-sive 91-45 win over Butler Community College in Jamestown.
“The very next game is always the most important one,” Sisson explained. “It’s not always the most important in terms of win or lose, but it’s the most important to see if we’ve gotten better from one game to the next. You want to show improvement from one day to the next. That’s the next test. You get to see if you’ve gotten better here or there.”
The Jayhawks will be on the road until they return home for the annual Tom D’Angelo Memorial Tour-nament on Dec. 6 & 7.
“We always look for-ward to our own Tom D’Angelo Tournament,” Sisson said. “We get tremendous support from the community. A lot of people like to watch that transition from high school to college ball.”
“I’ve been in this situa-tion before,” MacDonald admitted. “You feel very fortunate when you go into a program and the play-ers that are already there are good people. Obvi-ously we have some very good players. I’m really excited about Becky and Jaimie. They’re the leaders on this team and they’re very accomplished play-ers. The players that are here are quality people. They’re willing to work hard. They’re willing to listen. They’re really tak-ing things in like a sponge. You an do a lot like that.”
Both Hebert and Warren started every game for the Blue Devils last season. Hebert led the team with 18.0 points per game while Warren was second at 13.2. Warren led the team with 7.8 rebounds per game with Hebert pull-ing down nearly four per game. Warren dished out 2.3 assists per game with Hebert at 1.4. Both players were over 83 percent from the free throw line.
Even with a pair of proven stud players, MacDon-ald hopes that depth can be one of this team’s strengths.
“I hope we’ll have multiple weapons,” she said. “I think in the past the team has been built around Jaimie and Becky. I think we defi nitely have more weapons where we can distribute the ball and get
scoring from multiple play-ers. That will take some of the pressure off of Jaimie and Becky for sure.
“I’m still getting familiar with them, but I think we might be able to go eight or nine deep in the major-ity of games,” MacDonald continued. “I don’t know if you can look at a game and say ‘we can go nine deep.’ Some games dic-tate that you only need to go seven if the rota-tion is working well and there’s good chemistry on the fl oor. We do have the potential to go that deep if we need to, though.”
MacDonald brings a bevy of coaching experi-ence to Fredonia. She has coached at the high school, major college and even professional levels. She has held head coach-ing jobs in Division 1 women’s basketball at the University of Minnesota, the University at Buffalo and Temple University. In 1997 MacDonald became the fi rst coach in the history of the Cleveland Rockers of the WNBA. In the team’s second year of existence she led the Rockers to the Eastern Conference title. A more in-depth bio on MacDon-ald can be found at www.fredoniabluedevils.com.
In each of her collegiate stops, Fredonia included, MacDonald has made education priority number one for her players.
“Academics is really the ultimate reason why the students are here,” she explained. “They’re here to get an education. It doesn’t matter what divi-sion it is. Basketball is the joy that you have alongside of your academics. So I hope they have fun playing basketball and I hope they achieve success playing basketball, but ultimately it’s the degree that has the high level of importance.”
The Blue Devils are off to a promising start to the season with a 2-1 record in their fi rst three games. In the opening game of the Alleghany Tourna-ment Hebert scored 24 points on sizzling 12-of-29 shooting. That included a last-second layup that gave Fredonia the lead and the win.
After dropping an 89-68 decision to host Allegheny in the second game of the season, the Devils bounced back with a 78-70 win over Nazareth. Hebert scored another 25 points in the win, including a perfect 11-for-11 from the char-ity stripe. Warren added 22 points, eight rebounds and three assists. Sabrina Macaulay proved Mac-Donald’s beliefs on depth with 15 points and seven rebounds.
The team will have its fi rst home game of the season this Saturday, Nov. 23 when it hosts Hilbert Col-lege at Steele Hall.
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A good supply of rain has fallen this season, keeping the Lake Erie tributaries running at good levels on most days. As a result the steelhead action has been better than the previous few seasons. Good num-bers of steelhead are in all creeks and are spread throughout their reaches. The small to medium sized streams are in good shape today. Chautauqua, Can-adaway, Silver, Walnut, South Branch Cattaraugus, Eighteenmile, Buffalo and Cayuga Creeks are all
good options this weekend. Other smaller streams and feeder streams are holding steelhead as well. Catta-raugus Creek is currently fl owing at about 530 cubic feet per second and is at the upper end of the ideal fl ow range. The creek is murky but fi shable today, however snowmelt runoff may fur-ther cloud the water.
Fishing with egg sacs and egg pattern fl ies are good bets for steelhead. Light colored streamers and bug-ger patterns are good op-tions in clear water condi-tions while darker patterns in black or purple work better in stained conditions. Worms are also a good bait when waters are riled.
For those new to steelhead fi shing, see the Steelhead Fishing in Lake Erie Tribu-taries page for information on steelhead fi shing equip-ment, locations and links to stream maps.
Between bouts of windy weather, a few anglers have been out and fi lled their coolers with jumbo Lake Erie yellow perch. Between Cattaraugus Creek and Sturgeon Point in 45-50 feet of water is a good start-ing point. Keep in mind that between November 1st and May 1st, NYS law re-quires boaters to wear a life jacket at all times (in boats 21 feet long or less).
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Under Governor Cuomo's NY Open for Hunting and Fishing Initiative, New York State Department of Environmental Conserva-tion (DEC) Commissioner Joe Martens announced today that New York's second annual Youth Deer Hunt, held Columbus Day
weekend, October 12-14, was enjoyed by thousands of junior hunters, many of whom were successful in taking their fi rst deer.
"The youth deer hunt is an important step in preserv-ing our hunting heritage and provides junior hunters a unique opportunity to spend focused time with an experienced adult men-tor as they learn the ropes of fi rearms deer hunt-
ing," said Commissioner Martens. "With plenty of advance notice and good weather, more junior hunt-ers were able to participate this year. There was a lot of enthusiasm among families with eligible junior hunters, and we've been hearing sto-ries from happy hunters."
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Upper Niagara RiverWindy weather made a mess of the upper river this week, and the muddy con-ditions will likely persist into the weekend. Previ-ously, upper river boaters saw good smallmouth bass action. Bass were bunched up in areas that offer some relief from the main cur-rent, like humps, drop-offs or other bottom structure. The humps upriver of Strawberry Island are a good bet. Bigger golden shiners have worked best for bass on the feed. November is traditionally a great time to fi sh for muskellunge in the upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. Anglers can target musky in the river by drifting along weed edges or over bottom structure with 8-10 inch tube jigs, large stickbaits or large shiners. Musky are gener-ally caught in the outer Buffalo Harbor by troll-ing large stickbaits. Shore anglers have seen good yellow perch catches lately, on minnows at Broderick Park and Squaw Island.
Chautauqua LakeThe open-lake fi shing season is winding down and most anglers have pulled their boats for the season. However, muskellunge action can be good during the late season. Boaters can target musky near weed edges in 8-16 feet of water. Productive methods in-clude casting large bucktail spinners or stickbaits or trolling on the outside of the weed edge with large jointed stickbaits. Anglers
have a two weeks left to fi sh for musky before the season closes after November 30th.
Surplus Broodstock Trout StockingDEC Randolph Fish Hatchery completed their annual fall stocking of broodstock trout in Al-legany and Cattaraugus Counties. All breeder trout stocked were over 2 years old and were stocked in waters where trout fi shing is permitted year-round. The following waters were stocked; Birch Run Pond 50 14-inch brook trout; Allen Lake 100 14-inch brook trout and 100 20-inch brook trout; New Albion Lake 150 14-inch brook trout; Genesee River (Wellsville to PA border) 300 14-inch brown trout, 50 20-inch brown trout and 200 14-inch rainbow trout; Red House Lake 140 20-inch brown trout; Quaker Lake 150 30-inch rainbow trout, 250 20-inch rainbow trout and 75 24-inch brown trout; Case Lake 100 14-inch brook trout, 100 20-inch brook trout and 50 20-inch brown trout, 45 30-inch rainbow trout and 90 14-inch rainbow trout.
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Boys BasketballSat, Nov. 23 vs. Forestville, 10:00 a.m.Tue, Dec. 3 at Pine Valley, 7:30 p.m.Fri, Dec. 6 vs. Allegany-Limestone, 7:30 p.m.BowlingWed, Dec. 4 vs. Forestville, 4:00 p.m.
Boys BasketballSat, Nov. 23 vs. Fredonia, 10:30 a.m.Mon, Dec. 2 at Falconer, 7:30 p.m.Wed, Dec. 4 vs. Falconer, 7:30 p.m.Girls BasketballFri, Nov. 29 at Falconer, 10:00 a.m.Tue, Dec. 3 at Lady Cougars Tipoff Tournament, 4:00 p.m.WrestlingWed, Dec. 4 at Frewsburg, 6:00 p.m.Sat, Dec. 7 at Maple Grove, 9:00 a.m.
Girls BasketballSat, Nov. 23 at Fredonia, 9:00 a.m.Fri, Dec. 6 at Westfi eld Tournament, TBASat, Dec. 7 at Westfi eld Tournament, TBAWrestlingSat, Nov. 30 at Cattaraugus-Little Valley, 9:00 p.m.BowlingWed, Dec. 4 vs. Clymer, 4:00 p.m.
Boys BasketballSat, Nov. 23 vs. Falconer, 11:00 a.m.Fri, Dec. 6 vs. Forestville, 4:00 p.m.Girls BasketballTue, Dec. 3 at Southwestern, 7:30 p.m.BowlingWed, Dec. 4 at Chautauqua Lake, 4:00 p.m.
Boys BasketballTue, Dec. 3 vs. Westfi eld, 7:30 p.m.Girls BasketballTue, Dec. 3 at Gowanda, 7:30 p.m.WrestlingTue, Nov. 26 vs. Salamanca, 6:00 p.m.Wed, Dec. 4 at Falconer, 6:30 p.m.BowlingWed, Dec. 4 vs. Jamestown, 4:00 p.m.Boys SwimmingThu, Dec. 5 at Panama, 5:00 p.m.Indoor Track and FieldFri, Dec. 6 at Lancaster, 5:00 p.m.
Girls BasketballFri, Nov. 29 vs. Cassadaga Valley, 10:00 a.m.
Tue, Dec. 3 at Cassadaga Tournament, 4:00 p.m.Fri, Dec. 6 at Cassadaga Tournament, 4:00 p.m.Boys BasketballSat, Nov. 23 at Clymer, 11:00 a.m.Fri, Nov. 29 at Westfi eld Tournament, TBASat, Nov. 30 at Westfi eld Tournament, TBAMon, Dec. 2 vs. Cassadaga Valley, 7:30 p.m.Wed, Dec. 4 at Cassadaga Valley, 7:30 p.m.WrestlingTue, Nov. 26 at Olean, 6:00 p.m.Sat, Nov. 30 at Maple Grove, 10:00 a.m.Wed, Dec. 4 vs. Dunkirk, 6:30 p.m.Sat, Dec. 7 at Eisenhower Tournament, TBABowlingWed, Dec. 4 at Frewsburg, 4:00 p.m.
Boys BasketballSat, Nov. 23 at Brocton, 10:00 a.m.Fri, Nov. 29 at Westfi eld Tournament, 4:00 p.m.Sat, Nov. 30 at Westfi eld Tournament, TBAFri, Dec. 6 at Clymer, 7:30 p.m.Girls BasketballMon, Dec. 2 at Panama, 7:30 p.m.Fri, Dec. 6 at Silver Creek Tournament, TBASat, Dec. 7 at Silver Creek Tournament, TBA
Girls BasketballSat, Nov. 23 vs. Chautauqua Lake, 9:00 a.m.Wed, Nov. 27 vs. Westfi eld, 10:00 a.m.Mon, Dec. 2 vs. Allegany-Limestone, 7:30 p.m.Thu, Dec. 5 at Pine Valley, 7:30 p.m.Boys BasketballSat, Nov. 23 at Cassadaga Valley, 10:30 a.m.Sat, Nov. 30 at Nichols, 2:30 p.m.BowlingWed, Dec. 4 at Southwestern, 4:00 p.m.WrestlingWed, Dec. 4 at Southwestern, 6:00 p.m.Fri, Dec. 6 at Matthew Marino Tournament, 4:00 p.m.Sat, Dec. 7 at Matthew Marino Tournament, 9:00 a.m.Boys SwimmingThu, Dec. 5 at Panama, 5:00 p.m.
Boys BasketballFri, Nov. 29 at Westfi eld Tournament, TBASat, Nov. 30 at Westfi eld Tournament, TBAGirls BasketballMon, Dec. 2 vs. Pine Valley, 7:30 p.m.BowlingWed, Dec. 4 vs. Falconer, 4:00 p.m.WrestlingWed, Dec. 4 vs. Cassadaga Valley, 6:00 p.m.Boys SwimmingThu, Dec. 5 vs. Olean, 5:00 p.m.
Boys BasketballFri, Nov. 22 at Olean, 5:30 p.m.BowlingWed, Dec. 4 at Dunkirk, 4:00 p.m.
WrestlingSat, Nov. 30 vs. Falconer, 10:00 a.m.Tue, Dec. 3 vs. Randolph, 6:00 p.m.Sat, Dec. 7 at Olean Tournament, TBAGirls BasketballTue, Dec. 3 at Cassadaga Tournament, TBAFri, Dec. 6 at Cassadaga Tournament, TBABoys BasketballThu, Dec. 5 vs. Randolph, 7:30 p.m.Fri, Dec. 6 at Olean Tournament, TBASat, Dec. 7 at Olean Tournament, TBA
Girls BasketballMon, Dec. 2 vs. Forestville, 7:30 p.m.Fri, Dec. 6 at Westfi eld Tournament, TBASat, Dec. 7 at Westfi eld Tournament, TBABoys BasketballWed, Nov. 27 vs. Pine Valley, 10:00 a.m.Sat, Nov. 30 vs. Iroquois, 10:00 a.m.Tue, Dec. 3 at Forestville, 7:30 p.m.Fri, Dec. 6 vs. Southwestern, 7:30 p.m.Boys SwimmingThu, Dec. 5 vs. Dunkirk, 5:00 p.m.
Boys BasketballWed, Nov. 27 at Panama, 10:00 a.m.Tue, Dec. 3 vs. Brocton, 7:30 p.m.Girls BasketballWed, Nov. 27 at Allegany-Limestone, 9:00 a.m.Mon, Dec. 2 at Frewsburg, 7:30 p.m.Thu, Dec. 5 vs. Fredonia, 7:30 p.m.WrestlingWed, Dec. 4 at Cattaraugus-Little Valley, 6:30 p.m.
Girls BasketballSat, Nov. 30 vs. Randolph, 2:30 p.m.Tue, Dec. 3 at Cassadaga Tournament, 6:30 p.m.Fri, Dec. 6 at Cassadaga Tournament, TBABoys BasketballMon, Nov. 25 at Fredonia, 5:15 p.m.Fri, Nov. 29 at Westfi eld Tournament, TBASat, Nov. 30 at Westfi eld Tournament, TBAFri, Dec. 6 at Randolph, 7:30 p.m.
Girls BasketballMon, Dec. 2 vs. Westfi eld, 7:30 p.m.Thu, Dec. 5 at Hae Jude Tournament, TBAFri, Dec. 6 at Hae Jude Tournament, TBABoys BasketballTue, Dec. 3 vs. Salamanca, 7:30 p.m.Fri, Dec. 6 at Olean Tournament, TBASat, Dec. 7 at Olean Tournament, TBABowlingWed, Dec. 4 at Randolph, 4:00 p.m.
Girls BasketballTue, Dec. 3 vs. Clymer, 7:30 p.m.Boys BasketballMon, Dec. 2 vs. Ellicottville, 7:30 p.m.Fri, Dec. 6 at Panama, 7:30 p.m.WrestlingFri, Nov. 22 at Gowanda, 5:30 p.m.Wed, Dec. 4 vs. Fredonia, 6:00 p.m.BowlingWed, Dec. 4 vs. Fredonia, 4:00 p.m.
Boys BasketballFri, Nov. 29 at Westfi eld Tournament, TBASat, Nov. 30 at Westfi eld Tournament, TBATue, Dec. 3 at Dunkirk, 7:30 p.m.Girls BasketballWed, Nov. 27 at Fredonia, 10:00 a.m.Mon, Dec. 2 at Silver Creek, 6:00 p.m.Tue, Dec. 3 vs. Salamanca, 7:30 p.m.Fri, Dec. 6 at Westfi eld Tournament, TBASat, Dec. 7 at Westfi eld Tournament, TBAWrestlingSat, Nov. 30 at Cattaraugus-Little Valley, 9:00 a.m.
College Sports
Men’s BasketballSun, Nov. 24 at Elmira, 2:00 p.m.Tue, Nov. 26 at D’Youville, 6:00 p.m.Women’s BasketballTue, Nov. 26 at D’Youville, 8:00 p.m.Men’s Ice HockeySat, Nov. 30 at Adrian, 7:00 p.m.
Men’s BasketballFri, Nov. 22 at Columbus State Tournament, TBASat, Nov. 23 at Columbus State Tournament, TBAWomen’s BasketballSun, Nov. 24 at Bunker Hill CC, 12:00 p.m.WrestlingSun, Nov. 24, NYS Championship at Cornell, 9:00 a.m.
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The Jamestown Savings Bank Arena is set to host its First Annual College Soc-cer Showcase on Saturday, November 30th. The show-case will take place on turf inside the friendly confi nes of the JSBA.
As a rarity to the area, this College Showcase will pres-ent a unique opportunity to area high school soccer players.
“This is the only show-case of its kind in the Chautauqua region,” said JSBA Turf Programming Director, JJ Bilinski. “It represents a great chance for high school players to show off their skills in front of numerous college scouts and coaches.”
Bilinski went on to add that all high school students, not just juniors and seniors are welcome to participate in the showcase. At the moment, 13 colleges will be represented at the showcase with more schools antici-pated to attend. Coaches
from men’s programs plan-ning on being at the show-case include D'Youville, Cortland, Mercyhurst North East, Mercyhurst, JCC, Medaille and ECC. Coaches in attendance rep-resenting women’s teams will include Brockport, JCC, Edinboro, Alfred State, ECC and Hilbert.
The showcase will begin at 9am with player sign in at 8am on November 30th and here’s how it works. Each player that registers is guaranteed three games (each game consists of two 25 minute halves) through-out the day in front of the scouts and coaches. Players can sign up as individuals to be placed on a team or teams can sign up as a unit to play together. Either way, the cost is $60 per player.
Register online at www.jamestownarena.com, over the phone by calling 716-484-2624 or in person at the Jamestown Arena located at 319 West Third St. in Jamestown, NY.
For more information, please contact JJ Bilinski at 716-484-2624 ext. 203.
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license are eligible to take one deer of either sex with a fi rearm when properly accompanied by a licensed and experienced adult.
Approximately 18,000 junior hunters were eligible to participate in the 2013 youth deer hunt, and, to date, junior hunters have reported taking approxi-mately 700 deer. DEC anticipates the fi nal harvest estimate for the youth deer
hunt will be higher after all reports are in and the har-vest is calculated. Last year, during the inaugural youth deer hunt, an estimated 60 percent of eligible junior hunters participated and DEC calculated that they took more than 1,400 deer.
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 opportuni-ties throughout the state. This initiative includes the streamlining of hunting and fi shing licensing and reduc-ing license fees, improved access for fi shing at various sites across the state, and increasing hunting opportu-nities in various regions.
To gauge participation rates during the youth hunt,
monitor satisfaction of ju-nior hunters and to identify potential barriers to partici-pation, DEC has distributed a short survey to a random sample of eligible junior hunters. The survey is also an important component of how DEC calculates deer harvest during the youth hunt. All junior hunters that receive the survey are encouraged to complete and return it promptly.
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Eastern ConferenceAtlantic DivisionBoston 21 14 6 1 29 59 38Tampa Bay 21 14 7 0 28 66 55Toronto 21 13 7 1 27 62 49Detroit 22 9 6 7 25 54 62Montreal 22 11 9 2 24 58 47Ottawa 21 8 9 4 20 60 67Florida 22 6 12 4 16 49 72Buffalo 23 5 17 1 11 42 72Metropolitan DivisionPittsburgh 21 13 8 0 26 59 48Washington 21 12 8 1 25 69 59NY Rangers 21 10 11 0 20 43 52Carolina 21 8 9 4 20 40 59New Jersey 20 7 8 5 19 42 49NY Islanders 22 8 11 3 19 63 73Philadelphia 20 8 10 2 18 40 50Columbus 21 7 11 3 17 52 64
Western ConferenceCentral DivisionChicago 22 14 4 4 32 79 66St. Louis 20 14 3 3 31 70 47Colorado 20 15 5 0 30 64 42Minnesota 22 13 5 4 30 57 50Dallas 20 11 7 2 24 58 56Winnipeg 23 10 10 3 23 61 66Nashville 21 10 9 2 22 48 63Pacific DivisionAnaheim 23 15 6 2 32 72 59San Jose 21 13 3 5 31 72 50Phoenix 21 14 4 3 31 73 66Los Angeles 22 15 6 1 31 63 48Vancouver 23 11 8 4 26 58 61Calgary 21 7 11 3 17 59 79Edmonton 23 6 15 2 14 60 83
Team W L WIN% PF PA DIFF
American Football ConferenceAFC EastNew England 7 3 .700 254 199 +55NY Jets 5 5 .500 183 268 -85Miami 5 5 .500 213 225 -12Buffalo 4 7 .364 236 273 -37AFC NorthCincinnati 7 4 .636 275 206 +69Pittsburgh 4 6 .400 216 245 -29Cleveland 4 6 .400 192 238 -46Baltimore 4 6 .400 208 212 -4AFC SouthIndianapolis 7 3 .700 252 220 +32Tennessee 4 6 .400 227 226 +1Houston 2 8 .200 193 276 -83Jacksonville 1 9 .100 129 318 -189AFC WestDenver 9 1 .900 398 255 +143Kansas City 9 1 .900 232 138 +94San Diego 4 6 .400 228 222 +6Oakland 4 6 .400 194 246 -52
National Football ConferenceNFC EastPhiladelphia 6 5 .545 276 260 +16Dallas 5 5 .500 274 258 +16NY Giants 4 6 .400 192 256 -64Washington 3 7 .300 246 311 -65NFC NorthDetroit 6 4 .600 265 253 +12Chicago 6 4 .600 282 267 +15Green Bay 5 5 .500 258 239 +19Minnesota 2 8 .200 240 320 -80NFC SouthNew Orleans 8 2 .800 288 183 +105Carolina 7 3 .700 238 135 +103Atlanta 2 8 .200 214 292 -78Tampa Bay 2 8 .200 187 237 -50NFC WestSeattle 10 1 .909 306 179 +127San Francisco 6 4 .600 247 178 +69Arizona 6 4 .600 214 212 +2St. Louis 4 6 .400 224 234 -10
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Oddly, I credit a fi eld goal for really getting the Bills going. When Nick Folk’s early attempt was throw all over the place by the wind, I had doubts there would be a fi eld goal at-tempted the rest of the game. But the Bills confi -dently sent out Dan Car-penter to try a 40-yarder in a scoreless game early in the second quarter. He knocked it through the uprights like he was kick-ing in a dome. The three points were nice, but it truly seemed to invigorate the team.
Buffalo then scored 17 points in the fi nal 4:05 of the fi rst half and it started with a play that didn’t exactly go the way it was drawn up. Manuel hasn’t taken too many shots downfi eld in his rookie year despite scouting reports that laud his big arm. Well he took a shot down the left sideline to T.J. Graham. The throw looked laugh-ably short, but for some reason both Jets defenders kept running like the ball was sailing into the end zone while Graham had the awareness to stop, catch the ball and walk into the end zone.
It was an ugly play, a hid-eous play, but again it put points on the scoreboard and energized not just the team, but the crowd that had been falling asleep watching the borefest. A turnover and another quick touchdown, this one by legendary running back
Frank Summers.
Carpenter nailed a 42-yard fi eld goal — in the same direction as Folk missed his, mind you — just before halftime and Buffalo sud-denly had a 20-0 lead in a game that didn’t look like it would see 20 points com-bined all game.
After the Jets struck for a touchdown early in the third quarter, it’s probably fair to say that a majority of Bills fans had a doom-and-gloom attitude about the rest of the half. ‘Of course the Bills would blow a 20-point lead’ was prob-ably a common utterance at The Ralph.
But Manuel had perhaps his best throw as a pro on the next possession — a deep 43-yard touchdown bomb to Marquise Good-win. The speedy University of Texas wideout is slowly become a reliable fi xture in the Bills offense. He hasn’t
been the game-breaker they envisioned when they drafted him, but he’s still a rookie and might yet become that.
A Da’Norris Searcy interception return for a touchdown probably prompted a lot of televi-sions to be turned off in the greater New York City area. The Bills led 34-7, Geno Smith looked like absolute garbage and a loss was inevitable.
So I suppose I owe some-thing of an apology to E.J. Manuel. For one game at least he was the quarter-back everyone was hoping for. Keep in mind that when the team was scout-ing Manuel before the draft, they brought him in to throw in the lousy weather conditions of Buf-falo. They wanted to make sure he had the arm to cut through the stiff winds, rain and snow. For one game at least, that strategy
worked out.
The Bills enter their bye week with a huge amount of confi dence and a relatively easy closing schedule. I hate to be one of those overly optimistic Bills fans, but with Jack-sonville, Tampa Bay and Atlanta still on the sched-ule, the Bills could still make a run at 8-8. I’m not saying they will. In fact, I’m going to say they abso-lutely won’t, but at least it gives fans hope.
On a side note, that pass interference no-call against the Patriots on Monday Night Football was the right call. The ball was being picked off basically as Gronk was being bear hugged. How does Tom Brady of all people not put that ball up where only Gronk can get it? That’s more baffl ing to me than anything the refs did.
Also, the Panthers player who committed the non-foul? Linebacker Luke Kuechly — the same player that committed a 4th down pass interference penalty against the Bills that al-lowed Buffalo to get a win over the now-formidable Carolina Panthers. Maybe someone should tell Kue-chly that it’s NOT okay to tackle guys before the ball gets there on fourth down. Or ever.
Stefan Gestwicki is the sports editor of the Chautauqua Star. Comments on this article or any other can be directed to [email protected].
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Buffalo Bills receiver T.J. Graham scored the game’s fi rst touchdown in Buffalo’s big win over the New York Jets last week at Ralph Wilson Stadium. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)
''We thought we were do-ing it by the rulebook, but unfortunately we weren't,'' Nolan said. ''Now he's back with us. We'll have to sit down and evaluate what the next step is.''
Players remain on their NHL team's roster and are paid their full salary during conditioning stints, which last no more than 14 days.
The question became whether the 19-year-old Grigorenko qualifi ed for assignment.
The ruling limits the Sa-bres' options in determin-ing how to develop a player who has had diffi culty earning regular ice time in Buffalo. Grigorenko has two goals and one assist in
15 games this season and had missed two straight games and fi ve of seven as a healthy scratch before being assigned to AHL Rochester.
The Sabres must now choose between keeping Grigorenko on their roster and returning him to his Canadian junior team in Quebec.
Rather than preparing to play against Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Wednesday, Grigorenko practiced with the Sabres in Buffalo before the team traveled to Phila-delphia for a game against the Flyers on Thursday.
Nolan said he had not yet determined whether Grig-orenko would play.
The NHL's ruling was
the latest twist in what's become an unsettled professional career for the Russian-born player, who was selected by Buffalo with the No. 12 pick in the 2012 draft.
Grigorenko is now playing for his third coach in Buf-falo, after Nolan replaced Ron Rolston, who was fi red last week.
After opening last season playing in Quebec, Grig-orenko earned a spot on the Sabres roster at the end of the NHL lockout. He had a goal and four assists in 22 games before the Sa-bres elected to return him to Quebec. Grigorenko then came back to Buf-falo to play the fi nal three games of the season and
two more for Rochester in the playoffs after Quebec's season ended.
The Sabres would prefer Grigorenko develop in the AHL rather than the juniors.
''He's a real nice young man. He's just put in this predicament,'' Nolan said. ''Now we have to go back to the drawing board and see what else might work, and what the best situation is for him to develop his skill and be the dominant player we all think he could be in this organization.''
On Wednesday, the Sabres also recalled center Luke Adam and defenseman Brayden McNabb from Rochester.
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ELECTRIC STOVE White, electric range for sale $50 or B/O. 716-326-6578
KENMORE AIR CONDITIONER Used 1 week, 10,000 BTU. $200 Firm. 716-763-0812
LAWN_AND_GARDEN
TRACTOR 12.5 hp $129 716-488-9094
12.5 HP BRIGGS I/C ENGINE $125 (716)488-9094
AERATOR (PLUG TYPE) Pull with tractor. Priced to sell. 716-488-9094
LAWN SWEEPER: Pull be-hind tractor. Priced to sell. (716)488-9094
LAWN ROLLER (STEEL) Pull behind tractor. 716-488-9094
FOR SALE Real nice seasoned fi re wood. $55.00 a face cord. Phone: 716-640-5815
FIREWOOD $50 a face cord or $60 delivered. 716-708-9789 716-708-9789
GRAVELY TRACTOR Walk be-hind tractor with many at-tachments including snow-thrower. $1,200 or best off er. 716-672-6632
MISC_FOR_SALE
HAMMOCK 2 person.$39 716-488-9094
CANOPY/GAZEBO: Pop up New. $75 716-488-9094
NEW FIREPLACE TOOLS WITH LOG HOLDER. Metal stand includes 4 fi replace tools that hang on side of log holder-never used $35obo 716-761-7157
PARTS TRUCK 1999 Ford 3/4 ton, 4.9 fuel injected motor runs great, plow available call Jerry @ 716-672-5021
USED DECK SPINDLES Lots of used deck spindles, Plain straight ones. Good condition. 50 cents each. 716-934-9593
LAMINATE FLOORING Some used, some new. All same Put down few months ago. 156 sq ft. (12x13 room) $75.00 obo 716-934-9593
CHEVY PICKUP 2004 Chevy 4x4 ext. cab pickup with fi berglass cap plus towing pkg $9200 or bo 366-3673 or 673-5725
GOLDEN LIGHT SCOOTER Like new, used 4 times, New bat-tery, easy to take apart for transporting. Asking $600 716-607-5922
HEAVY DUTY Wood working shop, dust collection system by Penn State industries. Like brand new paid $400 asking $200. call evenings only 716-988-3538
WELL WATER PUMP Brand new pump with tank & pressure switch listed for $370.00 asking $250.00 716-988-3538
APPLIANCE DOLLY $69 (716)488-9094
WII SYSTEM Think Christmas.Wii with some games, re-charge batteries, nunchucks. Adult owned. Like new. 716-934-9593
STEEL FILE CABINET With 4 drawers. Good quality. Decent shape. $207 716-934-9593
CORIAN DOUBLE BOWL SINK One piece double bowl coun-ter. Off white. 66L x 22w $95 Call 814-688-5712
MOTORIZED WHELLCHAIR: Power tilt seating, like new. Priced to sell (716)488-9094
WURLITZER SPINET PIANO 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 addi-tional $45. 716-672-9586
CABELAS SPOT LIGHT 15 mil-lion candle power recharge-able spotlight. home and auto adapters.ex condition $29.00 716-526-1802
SMALL BUILDING FOR SALE WELL, INSULATED, WIRED ELECTRIC BUILDING. CALL FOR MORE DETAILS 716-526-1802
SPOT SPRAYER BRAND NEW 25 GALLON SPOT SPRAYER $100.00 716-526-1802
ICICLE LIGHTS 6 strands of white icicle lights $45.oo for all - or $8.00 each 716-526-1802
LIONEL TRAIN Brand new still in box. $250 Call 672-5617 leave message.
THE WOODS For Sale $25.00-$40.00 a truck load of slab wood. call (716)708-9789. 716-708-9789
WOODCARVING woodcarv-ing how-to books for sale 716-672-7364
STAINED GLASS stained glass suncatchers and panels for sale- many to choose from. 716-672-7364
BEACH GLASS beach glass jewelry and art for sale. 716-672-7364
HP PAVILLION LAPTOP 5600ze .1ghz processor, 40gb hard drive, 1 g memo-ry., 15”display. $75 obo 716-934-9593
SHERMAN SURPLUS & SAL-VAGE Shelves are restocked with deep discounted items from food to cleaning prod-ucts. Hours Monday-Thurs-day & Saturday 9am-5pm. Fri-day 9am-7pm. 716-224-0654
FIRE WOOD- SEASONED Hard-wood Call Mike of Judy 716-965-2795
TENT CAMPER FRAME suit-able for utility trailer $200. 716-965-2973
MINOLTA X-700 35MM CAMERA X-700, SLR fi lm camera w/3 lenses, fi lter, power winder and fl ash. $75.00. 716-785-0284
X-700 35MM CAMERA X-700 SLR fi lm camera w/3 lenses, fi lter, power winder and fl ash. $75.00. 716-785-0284
ARTS & CRAFTS Over 25 lo-cal artists & crafters selling their work at Creation Sta-tion-3467 Rt. 20-Sheridan. 716-672-7364
TIRES HAVE 4 ALL SEASON TIRES 235 75 R15 ONLY 200 MILES ON THEM ASKING $200 OBO 716-499-6450
USED TIRES multiple used tires for sale. Cash only. Call 716-410-1099
MUSICSTUDENT ACOUSTIC GUITAR: child size New! $68 716-488-9094
WURLITZER SPINET PIANO 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 addi-tional $45. 716-672-9586
CLARINET BLESSING STU-DENT Model. Good condi-tion. $250 or BO. 785-2566
SPORTING_GOODS
MOUNTAIN BIKE Woman’s Like new! $75 716-488-9094
GAZELLE EXERCISER $44 (716)488-9094
NORDICTRACK PRO EXERCIS-ER Best Total-body workout! $79 716-488-9094
EXERCISE MACHINE Exercis-es entire body $39 716-488-9094
EXERCISE MACHINE exercis-es entire body $39 716-488-9094
GAZELLE EXERCISE MA-CHINE: $39 (716)488-9094
NORDICTRACK PRO PLUS: Exercise machine. Like new. $119 716-488-9094
ELLIPTICAL CROSSTRAINER: Exercise Machine. Priced to sell. 716-488-9094
BIKE TRAINER/CONVERTER: Converts bicycle to exrcise bike $75 (716)488-9094
BOWFLEX EXERCISE MA-CHINE Like New! Priced to sell. 716-488-9094
NORDIC TRACK TREADMILL Model C1900 (foldaway, fan, incline). For sale $100 or B/O. 716-326-6578
TOOLS
BANDSAW 12 inch, priced to sell! 716-488-9094
ALUMINUM EXTENSION LADDER 28’ Priced to sell! (716)488-9094
ALUMINUM LADDER: 28’ Ex-tension $99. 716-488-9094
ROUTER AND TABLE $68 (716)488-9094
RECIPROCATING SAW Dew-alt with case $68 (716)488-9094
SURFACE GRINDER With Magnetic Table. $3500. Call 716-595-2046.
PORTABLE TABLE SAW Belt-driven, 4 cyl Wisconsin pow-ered, Mfd by Construction Machinery. Needs work. $500. 716-595-2046
WINTER_ITEMS2 SNOWBLOWERS FOR SALE Low prices. 716-484-4160.
WESTERN SNOW PLOW BLADE 7 1/2 feet long, 2 feet high. From a mid-1990s Ford. $600. Call 716-595-2046.
5 CAST IRON RADIATORS 716-484-4160. 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”
HARBORCRAFT WOOD STOVE $300. Call 716-484-4160.
SNOWPLOWS FOR SALE Com-mercial grade 8’plows (uni-mount) in good condition. Came off 06F250. $2500 or B/O 716-410-1099
CLASSIFICATIONORANGE MOM & 2 MALE KIT-TENS Need 2nd shots & wormed again. Just been spayed & neutered. TLC & loving home necessary. 716-483-6035
DOGSMINIATURE YORKI/MIX PUPPY Miniature Yorki/mix puppies $300.00 3 female 3 male 716-792-4496
GROOMING at Alpha K9 cen-ter also off ers boarding 716-269-2109
PET CARE need a grooming, or boarding, call Alpha K9 center 716-269-2109
FOUND DOG Tan Wire haired fox terrier found on Temple Rd Town of Dunkirk 716-785-8405
FOUND FOX TERRIER Found Nov 4 Temple Rd Dunkirk Town. Tan Wire hair FoxTer-rier wearing blue harness. 716-785-8405
SHIH-TZU/BEAGLE PUPS For sale $50 House broken, well mannered, ready to go. Call Diane 716-753-2118.
SHORKIE & MORKIE PUPS 1 male morkie, 1 male shorkie 1 female shorkie for sale. vet checked 100% money back guaranteed. 716-549-4615
AKC LONG-HAIR CHIHUAHUAS Born 8/25/13. Kid-friendly & well socialized. $600. First shots & dew claws removed. 216-287-4886
OTHER_ANIMALS
FREE GUINEA PIGS Free to a good home - 2 adult guinea pigs and relevant supplies. 716-326-6578
TROPICAL FISH FOR SALE 716-257-2251 or 716-664-0591.
PET_SUPPLIESLIZARD/SNAKE CAGE 55 gal-lon aquarium with lamps, fogger, cover etc. $140 or BO 716-680-0566
BUSINESS_PLACESROOM FOR RENT Forestville area. $385/month, utilities in-cluded. No pets. 716-672-9015
NOW AVAILABLE!!! Are you looking to expand your cur-rent Restaurant or start a new one? have you always wanted to start your own restaurant? Here’s your chance! You won’t need $40,000+ in upfront starting capital for equipment since most of the equipment is already here. Centrally locat-ed in downtown COLLEGE town. This is an EXCELLENT business opportunity for the right person. rent is $1500/month which includes the rental of the equipment. Se-rious inquires only! please call (716)672-7800.
OFFICE OR SALON BROCTON Former Beauty shop 2rooms with 1/2 bath handicap ac-cess.Call for details. Could also be small store 716-410-1003
HOUSESDUNKIRK HOME FOR RENT $800.00 a mth. 3-4 bedroom, 2 full bath, 1st fl oor laundry hook up. 1st mth & security deposit. 716-549-4615
OFFICE_SPACEBUSINESS OFFICE SPACE 1000 and 2000 sq ft. Allen St. industrial district in Jame-stown. Very reasonable rates. 716-484-4160
UNFURNISHEDAPARTMENTS
2BD ON CHAUT’ LAKE Reno-vated w/appliances, D/W. Heat and hot water inc. Stor-age, Celoron. From $660 Call 716 450 2254
2 BEDROOM APARTMENT Very nice! Located in the heart of downtown Fredonia. Nice view, within walking dis-tance to most everything. Off street municipal parking lot located out back. apart-ment is very tasteful and includes central A/C, stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, garbage disposal and securi-ty to common area. Available December 1st, 2013.$600/month plus utilities. Phone 679-6035.
NEEDED ASAP IN DUNKIRK unfurnished 1 or 2 bed-rooms, washer dryer hook up, work full time, have a cat 716-366-1402
WANTED ASAP 1 or 2 bed-room upper or lower apt or house to rent in dunkirk,ny unfurnished, washer dryer hook up 716-366-1402
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CHARMING VICTORIAN DU-PLEX apartment located in prime Randolph, N.Y. loca-tion. First fl oor; living room, dining room, modern kitch-en with laundry hook ups. Second fl oor; two bedrooms and full bathroom. Separate hot water baseboard heat and utilities. Private drive-way, wraparound porch and nice yard. $500.00 per month, plus security depos-it. Call 488-0314.
ASAP NEED TO RENT 1 or 2 bedroom lower unfurnished washer dryer hook up in Dunkirk, NY 716-366-1402
VACATION_PLACESVACATION COTTAGE FOR RENT Secluded A-frame, On-oville Area www.allegheny-mountainsidecottage.com Call (716)483-1384 for more information.
FARMS_AND_LANDHUNTING CAMP FOR SALE 6.5 acres in Centerville, Pa. Wooded, private, good driveway. 45 mins from Jamestown. Asking $21k fi rm. Call in evenings. 716-988-3538
AIR_CONDITIONING_HEATING
HOLT GENERAL CONTRACT-ING See our Main Ad under Builders & Remodelers. 716-640-0604
AUTO_REPAIR_AND_PARTS
99 OLDSMOBILE ALERO for parts. Body in good shape $500. 716-965-2973
BUILDERS_ANDREMODELERS
A+ CONSTRUCTION Siding, Roofi ng & Decks and interi-or remodeling. Call Doug for your free estimate. (716)224-2156
HOLT GENERAL CONTRACT-ING Over 30 years experi-ence. Quality, aff ordable solutions. for ALL of your: Building, Remodeling, Home Improvement and Property Maintenance needs. For a complete listing of all our services, check out OUR WEBSITE AT: www.holtcon-tractingwny.com or email us at: jeffh [email protected] 716-640-0604
CERAMIC_TILEHOLT GENERAL CONTRACT-ING See our Main Ad under Builders & Remodelers. 716-640-0604
CLEANINGIMMACULATE HOUSE CLEAN-ING & Organizing off ered. Experienced for 25 years and bring own cleaning supplies. Willing to travel to Chau-tauqua, Cattaraugus, & Erie County. $13.00 an hour, price may vary by house size. Call Kelley at 716-397-9727
CONCRETEHOLT GENERAL CONTRACT-ING See our Main Ad under Builders & Remodelers. 716-640-0604
ELECTRICAL_SERVICESHOLT GENERAL CONTRACT-ING See our Main Ad under Builders & Remodelers. 716-640-0604
FENCINGHOLT GENERAL CONTRACT-ING See our Main Ad under Builders & Remodelers. 716-640-0604
FLOORINGHOLT GENERAL CONTRACT-ING See our Main Ad under Builders & Remodelers. 716-640-0604
GENERAL_SERVICESHOLT GENERAL CONTRACT-ING See our Main Ad under Builders & Remodelers. 716-640-0604
INSULATIONHOLT GENERAL CONTRACT-ING Blown in fi berglass and cellulose. See our main ad under Builders & Remodel-ers. 716-640-0604
LANDSCAPING
HOLT GENERAL CONTRACT-ING See our Main Ad under Builders & Remodelers. 716-640-0604
POLE_BUILDINGSHOLT GENERAL CONTRACT-ING See our Main Ad under Builders & Remodelers. 716-640-0604
ROOFINGHOLT GENERAL CONTRACT-ING See our Main Ad under Builders & Remodelers. 716-640-0604
SEPTIC_TANK_AND_DRAINS
HOLT GENERAL CONTRACT-ING See our Main Ad under Builders & Remodelers. 716-640-0604
SIDING_AND_AWNINGSHOLT GENERAL CONTRACT-ING See our Main Ad under Builders & Remodelers. 716-640-0604
WINDOWSHOLT GENERAL CONTRACT-ING See our Main Ad under Builders & Remodelers. 716-640-0604
AUTOS2006 GRAND CARAVAN SXT Stow ‘n’ Go, White, loaded, 63,000 miles. Must see. $7,980.00. 716-679-9900
BOATSLOW COST BOAT STORAGE Dry, Secure Location. Space still available. 716-484-4160
RVSLOW COST RV STORAGE Dry, Secure Location. Camp-ers, RVs, and Motorhomes. Space still available. 716-484-4160
TRUCKS1993 FORD LTA9000 Aero Max 106 with Cummins N14 Elec-tronic Diesel Engine. Cab in rough shape. $4,300. 716-595-2046.
1977 CHEVY C 60 With Buck-et Lift. Only 70,000 miles. $4,700. 716-595-2046.
2005 GMC SIERRA CREW Cab 4x4 Z-71 off road package, bed liner, RUNS GREAT! 110,000 miles, $9000.00. 716-397-4382
LIKE NEW TRUCK 1994 ford f350 2wd,7.3 diesel 5 spd-winter free.excellent cond. $7800.new dump 9 foot 716-672-7242
1999 FORD RANGER 4 wheel drive, 166 thousand miles. Good rubber tires. Great winter Truck. $1,800. 716-225-6711
MACK TRUCK - MODEL B60T Late 1950s. Serial number 5719. Runs. $ 5,500 or best off er. 716-595-2046
1999 CHEVY SILVERADO Bur-gundy & 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 off er. 716-595-2046.
MAXON LIFT GATE # BMRAW Columnlift Series, For 102” wide trailer, 86” wide deck, 3500 lb capacity. $1,800. 716-595-2046.
24’ TRUCK BOX - 101” WIDE With Side Door & Roll-Up Back Door. Translucent Roof, Good Shape. $1,400. 716-595-2046.
VOLVO ENGINE - 7.3 LITER 275hp, Engine Family # YVTXH07.350S. Approxi-mate Year 2000. $2,800. 716-595-2046.
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.
BRAND NEW SPARE TIRE Sin-gle Master Craft spare tire. Never used 225/50-R17 mud and snow on new wheel. Bought for 2010 Mercury Mi-lan $200 fi rm. 716-467-0113
HEAVY TRUCK ENGINES Cat-erpillar, Chevy, Cummins, Detroit, Ford, International, Mack, Volvo. 716-595-2046.
CAR VEHICLE PARTS Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, Oldsmobile, Subaru, Volkswagen. 716-595-2046
PHILLIPS TRAILER Low body, dual axles, heavy duty tires, electric brakes, 13ft 6in long x 6ft wide, all steel great shape, & new paint. $3000 716-326-3006.
ANTIQUESVINTAGE FOUNTAIN PENS I am interested in buying your Vintage Fountain Pens. Call Jim (716) 595-2161.
MISCELLANEOUSGO GLOBAL -SELL ONLINE We have over 1.8 million members waiting to bid on it. http://www.tripleclicks.com/13334301.004
WANTED 25 TON PUNCH PRESS Used. Must work. 716-257-2251 or 716-664-0591.
CASH PAID FOR OLD military items and hunting items. Guns, Swords, Helmets, Foreign county uniforms, etc. Will buy complete col-lections. Jim Schermerhorn - 326-2854
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2 CHAUTAUQUA STARFRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2013
www.grapecountrymarketplace.org
17 West Main St. North East, PA 814-725-1700
Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Find us on Facebook
Also featuring local artists and products! In-House Roasted Coffee
Artisan Ice Cream 12 South Lake St. • North East, PA
814.725.0750 www.thebostonbeancafe.com
Free Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides Saturday and Sunday
Noon to 5 p.m.
22 East Main Street North East, PA 16428 814-725-TANK (8265)
Hours: Tues. & Wed. 11-6 Thurs. & Fri. 11-7
Sat. 12-7 Sun 12-4
Your home for Freshwater Fish,
Reptiles, and Supplies Like us on Facebook: SomethingFishyinNE
Fairchild’s Fine Jewelry and Gifts
20 East Main Street North East, PA 16428
(814) 725-8415
Get a Coupon Booklet at the Chamber and save during Sugar Plum
Shopping on the Sugar Plum Trail artisans located throughout downtown North East Sugar Plum Shoppers Stamp Card
complete your card for a chance to win Old Fashioned Christmas at the North East Historical Society Christmas at the Station
at Lake Shore Railway Museum Children’s Activities Merchant Specials
Meet Donner Blitzen Gibson Park
Saturday Noon to 2:00 p.m.
Visit with Santa Sunday 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Stop in to the North East Chamber Office
17 East Main Street to get your coupon bag!
Sugar Plum Weekend Saturday , Dec. 7th -10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8th - Noon to 5 p.m.
North East, Pennsylvania
36 West Main Road, Suite B North East, PA 16428
814.392.7092 M-W 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Th-Sa 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
15% Off Storewide Dec 7&8 ONLY 9 W. Main Street
North East, PA 16428
Tel. (814) 725-5959 Fax (814) 725-5755
Owners Brad & Edyie Reed
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www.grapecountrymarketplace.org
17 West Main St. North East, PA 814-725-1700
Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Find us on Facebook
Also featuring local artists and products! In-House Roasted Coffee
Artisan Ice Cream 12 South Lake St. • North East, PA
814.725.0750 www.thebostonbeancafe.com
Free Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides Saturday and Sunday
Noon to 5 p.m.
22 East Main Street North East, PA 16428 814-725-TANK (8265)
Hours: Tues. & Wed. 11-6 Thurs. & Fri. 11-7
Sat. 12-7 Sun 12-4
Your home for Freshwater Fish,
Reptiles, and Supplies Like us on Facebook: SomethingFishyinNE
Fairchild’s Fine Jewelry and Gifts
20 East Main Street North East, PA 16428
(814) 725-8415
Get a Coupon Booklet at the Chamber and save during Sugar Plum
Shopping on the Sugar Plum Trail artisans located throughout downtown North East Sugar Plum Shoppers Stamp Card
complete your card for a chance to win Old Fashioned Christmas at the North East Historical Society Christmas at the Station
at Lake Shore Railway Museum Children’s Activities Merchant Specials
Meet Donner Blitzen Gibson Park
Saturday Noon to 2:00 p.m.
Visit with Santa Sunday 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Stop in to the North East Chamber Office
17 East Main Street to get your coupon bag!
Sugar Plum Weekend Saturday , Dec. 7th -10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8th - Noon to 5 p.m.
North East, Pennsylvania
36 West Main Road, Suite B North East, PA 16428
814.392.7092 M-W 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Th-Sa 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
15% Off Storewide Dec 7&8 ONLY 9 W. Main Street
North East, PA 16428
Tel. (814) 725-5959 Fax (814) 725-5755
Owners Brad & Edyie Reed
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Feather Your NestInterior Decorating Studio
Holiday Open HouseSat, November 30 & Sun, December 110 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Join me in celebrating the warmth of the season!My studio will be decorated for the holidayswith beautiful décor and gifts for that specialsomeone. Get holiday decorating ideas whileenjoying sweet treats and lovely company! I willbe taking orders for cookies and, as always, giftcertificates will be available.
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Contributed ArticleOil Creek & Titusville Railroad
Over the river and through the woods… what a great way to spend the day on the Oil Creek and Titusville Railroad as we cel-ebrate our annual Santa Express Train Excursions on Saturday, November 30 and December 7. The train departs from the Perry Street Station at 1:00 PM.
The OC&T Railroad Santa Express travels down through Oil Creek State Park for a 27-mile, 3-hour trip on a vintage train that takes you back in time.
During your wintertime ride through the valley you will be able to see remnants of the oil industry; see replicas of the old derricks along Benninghoff Run; or simply watch for wildlife that inhabits the Oil Heritage Region.
Santa and all of his helpers will be onboard the train for your journey back in time. Christmas carols will be sung; led by area school choir members. In addi-tion you will have many opportu-nities to take photos of your chil-dren and grandchildren on-board the train.
Bring your holiday cards along for mailing from the Railway Post Offi ce car on the OC&T. We have the only operating car in the United States. The OC&T has a special commemorative stamp that you can purchase, and then have our special cancellation stamp indicating that it is mailed from the Oil Heritage Region.
Refreshments will be available at the concession stand at Perry Street Station and onboard the train for your enjoyment.
At the conclusion of the 2013 Santa Excursion, Friends of the Railroad will be providing compli-mentary cookies and hot choco-late before everyone returns to their cars for their trip home.
Dress according to weather conditions for the day. Layered dressing and heavy footwear are suggested as there is very limited heat on the coach cars.
Reservations are not necessary, but would be greatly appreciated so we can make sure that we have enough cookies for every-one. For further information or reservations, call 814-676-1733 or check out the web site at www.octrr.org.
Oil CrEEK & TiTUSVillE railrOaD SaNTa EXPrESS
2013By Dodi Kingsfi eldContributing Writer
There’s nothing like coming home for the holidays to family traditions, and Buffalo has a Thanksgiving tradi-tion that is currently in its 118th year running, or walk-ing if you prefer. It’s the annual Turkey Trot, a fi ve mile race through downtown Buffalo at 9 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning. Known as the longest running footrace in North America, Buffalo’s Turkey Trot has been going since 1896 and has become the standard for turkey trot runs across the country. Sponsored by the YMCA as one of its largest fund-raisers, the Buffalo Turkey Trot attracts runners from around the world, 14,000 of them, to run eight kilometers in rain or snow, some fully costumed, down Delaware Avenue through the middle of the city. Unfortu-nately, unless you registered early, you can no longer sign up for the Buf-falo Turkey Trot as it fi lled up by No-vember 12 this year, earlier than previous years.
But all is not lost for turkey day runners in our region. The city of Fredonia has its own version of the run, the Cold Tur-key Trot which also
begins at 9 a.m. at Pump It Up! Fitness. This fi ve kilometer run or one and a half kilometer walk is open to all ages and is dedicated this year to the Boston Mara-thon runners and Damon Janes, the young high school football player that recently passed away from this area. Early online registra-tion at www.active.com guarantees a runner a Cold Turkey t-shirt and a reduced registration fee of $25 prior to Novem-ber 20. There is also registration avail-able prior to the race along with packet pickup for all runners and walkers. After the morning run, there is a post run party at Pump It Up! Fitness for all partici-pants and prizes will be awarded.
For those that are closer to the Penn-sylvania border, the city of Erie’s Runners Club is also sponsor-
ing a turkey trot run. This run takes place at scenic Presque Isle State Park, beginning at Beach One. The run is limited to only 5,000 participants, so early online registra-tion through the Run-ners Club website is highly recommended (www.erie-runner-sclub.org ). Offering a fi ve and ten kilometer run, the ERC Turkey Trot begins at 8:30 a.m. for the shorter run and 9:40 a.m. for the longer. Registra-tion is available prior to the run for last minute participants, but this trot normally sells out early. Event packets for runners can be picked up at the Bel-Aire Ho-tel during specifi c hours and the post even party runs from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Thanksgiving morn-ing. For more infor-mation about the ERC Turkey Trot, contact Dave Comi at 814-881-0060 or email [email protected] .
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To add to the fun of their Turkey Trot, Buffalo runners have continued wearing their Halloween costumes into the Thanksgiving holiday, which has evolved into the addition of a costume contest to this year’s festivities.
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Ongoing EventsTwelve Days of ChristmasDecember 13-December 2410 a.m. - 5 p.m.Johnson Estate [email protected]
Holiday Week at the WineriesDecember 26-January 210 a.m. to 5 p.m.Erie Wine Countrywww.lakeeriewinecountry.org877-326-6561
November 22Christmas in the Village6 p.m. to 8 p.m.Eason Hall and Moore ParkWestfield NYwww.westfieldny.com/2013-christmas-in-the-village
November 23Christmas in the Village10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Eason Hall and Moore ParkWestfield NYwww.westfieldny.com/2013-christmas-in-the-village
November 24Christmas in the Village10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Eason Hall and Moore ParkWestfield NYwww.westfieldny.com/2013-christmas-in-the-village
28th Annual Holly Tour of HomesGrape discovery [email protected]
November 29Black Friday at the Audubon10a.m. to 4:30p.m.Audubon Nature Centerwww.jamestownaudubon.org716-569-2345
November 30Holiday Candlelight Tours7p.m. to 8 p.m.Fenton History Centerwww.fentonhistorycenter.org716-664-6256information@fentonhistorycenter.org
December 6Winter Night Lights at the Audubon6 p.m. to 9 p.m.Audubon Center and SanctuaryJamestownaudubon.org716-569-2345
Annual Christmas Parade6:30 p.m.Third Street, Jamestownwww.jrconline.org716-664-2477
December 7Miracle on Main Street10a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Festivals Fredoniawww.festivalsfredonia.com716-680-2844festivalsfredonia@netsync.net
Homemade Holidays11a.m. to 3 p.m.Audubon Center and SanctuaryJamestownaudubon.org716-569-2345
Winter Night Lights at the Audubon6 p.m. to 9 p.m.Audubon Center and SanctuaryJamestownaudubon.org716-569-2345
Holiday Candlelight Tours7p.m. to 8 p.m.Fenton History Centerwww.fentonhistorycenter.org716-664-6256information@fentonhistorycenter.org
See Santa at Cross Roads Farm & Craft Market9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Cross Roads Farm & Craft Marketwww.thecrossroadsmarket.com716-326-6278
December 8Chautauqua County Historical Society Holiday Open House2p.m. to 4 p.m.McClurg [email protected]
December 12‘Tis the Seasons! Concert7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.Rockefeller Arts Center, SUNY Fredoniawww.fredonia.edu716-673-3501Jefferson.westwood@fredonia.edu
December 13Winter Night Lights at the Audubon6 p.m. to 9 p.m.Audubon Center and SanctuaryJamestownaudubon.org716-569-2345
Songs for Winter Night – A Folk in Fredonia Holiday concert7:30 p.m.1891 Fredonia Opera [email protected]
December 14Winter Night Lights at the Audubon6 p.m. to 9 p.m.Audubon Center and SanctuaryJamestownaudubon.org716-569-2345
Holiday Candlelight Tours7p.m. to 8 p.m.Fenton History Centerwww.fentonhistorycenter.org716-664-6256information@fentonhistorycenter.org
See Santa at Cross Roads Farm & Craft Market9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Cross Roads Farm & Craft Marketwww.thecrossroadsmarket.com716-326-6278
December 20Winter Night Lights at the Audubon6 p.m. to 9 p.m.Audubon Center and SanctuaryJamestownaudubon.org716-569-2345
December 21Winter Night Lights at the Audubon6 p.m. to 9 p.m.Audubon Center and SanctuaryJamestownaudubon.org716-569-2345
Holiday Candlelight Tours7p.m. to 8 p.m.Fenton History Centerwww.fentonhistorycenter.org716-664-6256information@fentonhistorycenter.org
See Santa at Cross Roads Farm & Craft Market9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Cross Roads Farm & Craft Marketwww.thecrossroadsmarket.com716-326-6278
December 27Christmas with the Critters10 a.m. to 12 p.m.Audubon Center and SanctuaryJamestownaudubon.org716-569-2345
December 28Sleigh Rides at Chautauqua1 p.m. to 3 p.m.Chautauqua Institution716-357-2151
Holiday Candlelight Tours7p.m. to 8 p.m.Fenton History Centerwww.fentonhistorycenter.org716-664-6256information@fentonhistorycenter.org
December 29Sleigh Rides at Chautauqua1 p.m. to 3 p.m.Chautauqua Institution716-357-2151
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ing a turkey trot run. This run takes place at scenic Presque Isle State Park, beginning at Beach One. The run is limited to only 5,000 participants, so early online registra-tion through the Run-ners Club website is highly recommended (www.erie-runner-sclub.org ). Offering a five and ten kilometer run, the ERC Turkey Trot begins at 8:30 a.m. for the shorter run and 9:40 a.m. for the longer. Registra-tion is available prior to the run for last minute participants, but this trot normally sells out early. Event packets for runners can be picked up at the Bel-Aire Ho-tel during specific hours and the post even party runs from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Thanksgiving morn-ing. For more infor-mation about the ERC Turkey Trot, contact Dave Comi at 814-881-0060 or email [email protected] .
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Contributed ArticleBova’s Music and Train Shoppe
Just as trains are very synonymous with Christmas trees, so are Christmas villages with trolley cars.
We have a friend who over the years has created a hand-built Christmas village from scratch. After painting every build-ing, house and shed, strategically placed them on a rolling hillside. He then pur-chased a Bachmann Auto-Reversing Elec-tric Trolley system and inserted the track
throughout the wind-ing village hillside. It’s absolutely amaz-ing, especially during the evening display when all the lights are on.
The Bachmann auto-reversing system is
a specially designed HO track system that comes with built-in roadbed complete with selected section of curves, straights and a power speed controller.
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You can set the speed, stop-time and reverse time with ease with the controller. When all is said and done, it gives your layout a captivating look of real village life.
Bova’s Music and Train Shoppe offers the Bachmann auto-reversing system and a variety of trol-ley cars to fi t your theme. In addition, this system allows
you to upgrade you trolley size by adding an “On30” scale trol-ley car to your lay-out, simply by taking the HO trolley off the track and placing the On30 trolley on it. Like the HO trolley, the On30 trolley is a bigger O-27 scale car, but with narrow gauge wheel trucks, making it to fi t the al-ready HO track. The allows you to keep the same layout, but
create a larger size trolley look. It’s truly a unique system.
This Christmas, consider creating a beautiful village with a Bachman Auto-Reversing Electric Trolley system. For more information , visit Bova’s Music and Train Shoppe at 31 McClurg Street in Westfi eld, or call them at 716-327-6891. We’re also on Facebook!
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For those runners located on the east side of the county, the Olean Family YMCA sponsors a turkey trot fun run or walk that has no reg-istration fee, only a non-perishable food donation for the local food pantry. This fi ve kilometer race begins at 9:00 a.m. at St. Bo-naventure University with check-in at the Murphy Auditorium. There may not be T-shirts for partici-pants, but winners receive a free turkey and there is a chance
for a good size win with the 50/50 raffl e. If interested in the Olean Turkey Trot, contact Ink Young at 716-701-1330 about this Thanksgiving Day race in the En-chanted Mountains of western New York.
Not every commu-nity has their own version of the Turkey Trot available, so if you can’t partici-pate in any of these organized runs or the registration is full, do your own virtual run by running wherever
you want for what-ever distance you can. Deemed the Holiday Hustle, the intent is to get up and get moving and not just fi ll yourself with food, but do something good for your body and others by donating money, food or time to those less fortunate.
Do something dif-ferent this year and go trottin’ with the turkeys on Thanks-giving morning, all 14,000 of them.
Contributed ArticleThe Chautauqua Mall
Join us for the fi rst Annual Family Shopping Extrava-ganza at The Chautauqua Mall, Saturday, Nov. 23 from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 24 from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. This will be a time of entertainment, shopping, helping others and making memories.
Over 35 craft and Home Based Businesses will have their items out for purchase. Independent Consultants have items ranging from family health
and wellness products, in-teractive magnetic jewelry, kitchen and cooking items and seasonings, makeup, premium spa quality prod-ucts, specialized bags and nail design, inspirational home decor and gifts and much, much more. Our crafters will have hand-made jewelry, hair acces-sories, painted mirrors, crocheted and knitted items, wreaths, tutu’s, nursing covers and much more. There will also be food, cupcakes and other sweet treats by The Cakery, home made candies by Stonehill Chocolates and
Fresh roasted coffee by Dalahast Coffee Roasters. Please consider stopping by our fundraising table where there will be bas-kets made up of gifts from our craft and home based business vendors along with a 65 gallon fi sh tank on display with information on how you could win them thru your donations. Our local families struggling fi nancially because of medi-cal issues are Mary Ann Blanchard, a local Foster Mother who has been fi ght-ing cancer for over three years, Keith and Shawna
Kohlbacher whose beauti-ful daughter Annika is three months old and has been in a constant fi ght for survival since before she was born and Kalli Swan diagnosed, at 21 months, with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
Chautauqua Opportuni-ties will run special games along with prizes and infor-mation about their family programs. Joining us in support of our event will be mediaonebridal.com
Beginning at noon Saturday will be Matt Homan and the Blue Grass Disciples
followed by Anthony Flint Jr. and Cindy Benson all varieties of musical enter-tainment. Sunday at 11 a.m. Gaffar Adams will have his students give a demonstra-tion, then Davis & Eng will entertain thru music, ending with Lady Luna’s hoop and fan dance performance. There will be more enter-tainment to be announced.
We expect this to be an exciting family friendly event for everyone. We are grateful to the Chautauqua Mall for allowing us to join their incredible stores dur-ing this holiday season.
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