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Fredonia, New York, like most Chautauqua County towns and villages, is steeped in history. It’s a village that holds the proud title of ‘first’ in many arenas. The first Grange was founded there in 1868. The Women’s Christian Temperance Union held their first meeting in the basement of the former Fredonia Baptist Church (now Family Church Fredonia) in 1873. But decades before either of those, Fredonia was first on the line in a new age of petroleum-inspired power – natural gas. The first natural gas well in the United States was dug by Fredonia resident William Hart and was serving clients in 1825 at the site which is now 85 West Main Street. Hart, while slightly elusive to the history of Fredonia, became a prominent businessman after moving to the city of Buffalo, following the completion of the Erie Canal.
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Governor Cuomo announced on February 28, $212 million in New NY Broadband Program Round II grants have been awarded to projects across Upstate New York. Together with existing New York State commitments, Round II grant awards will ensure that 98 percent of New Yorkers have access to the high-speed broadband required to succeed in a 21st century economy. DFT Communications was awarded $4.274M under the New NY Broadband Grant Program. The $5.343M overall project, which includes DFT's $1.068M private investment, will bring fiber optic based broadband services with up to 1Gbps in speed to approximately 973 homes and businesses passing another 1,287 homes and businesses in the towns of Arkwright, Charlotte, Pomfret, Sheridan, Stockton, and a section of the City of Dunkirk by the lake. The state's $500M New NY Broadband Grant Program was put in place last year to help bring broadband services capable of at least 25Mbps to underserved homes and businesses in the state. Grant awardees are required to have the network completed and operational by year-end 2018, with customer installations happening during the ongoing construction and continuing for up to 24 months. Empire State Development President, CEO & Commissioner Howard Zemsky said, “The New NY Broadband Program is successfully implementing the Governor’s vision for a fully connected Empire State. The Round II grants announced today will drive hundreds of millions of dollars in state and private investment to deploy projects that will bring broadband to businesses, schools and communities, all of which need high-speed internet to compete in global economy.”
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Community Bulletin 10 / Restoring a Landmark Fredonia Church launches community funding initiative to restore iconic clocktower.
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Sports 23 / LECOM Health Challenge Returns to Peak'n Peak Sucessful 2016 tournament set its sights high for 2017...
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Dear Pastor, does God care about material things? Last week, we saw that God created material things for purposes of good. If they were inherently evil or harmful, God would not have created them. The Bible also tells us that it is not the “thing” itself, but rather our attitude about material things that should be our focus. Money is not the root of all evil but the LOVE of money, to the exclusion of loving and serving God, is! The Bible tells us in Matthew 6:32-33 to keep our focus off daily-living worries, "These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. (33) Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and He will give you everything you need.” So, can a person have ample money and possessions and still love and serve God?” Absolutely, yes! Did you know that the Bible is filled with examples of individuals who were wealthy and served God wholeheartily? It’s an amazing testimony to God’s love that these individuals were blessed with vast amounts of material things. Yet God doesn’t want us to love the “blessings” more than the “bless-or”. The Bible warns us in (1 Tim 6:17), "Charge them that are rich
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in this world, that they be not high-minded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy.” The Bible says to those wealthy Christians that they should not be prideful or put their trust in money. Notice that God didn’t say that it was wrong to be wealthy. In the preceding verse, God said that He gives us “richly” all things to enjoy! This concept of money is not what is typically understood or taught by most religious institutions. If we can get a hold of this truth concerning material things, it will really set us free ( John 8:32). Some well-intentioned people resist the concept
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of wealth by indicating that Jesus told us that “it is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35). It is also true that the Bible exhorts us to give to the poor (Gal 2:10). But how can we give anything if we don’t have anything ourselves? God’s intention for money is that it be used for His purposes and blessings. Money is to be our servant and is never to become our master.
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Now I have to give some details here... Contributing Writer None of these cakes that I am talking about have come out of this new cake pan in one piece. Recently, I got a new bundt cake pan and I have been This cake pan and I are still establishing a relationship with each other and trying to understand one trying out some new recipes in it. another. What else do you do when you get a new toy? Same Clearly, I do not understand how to use this cake thing here. pan. Otherwise, I would have had full cakes and not We also have had multiple holiday gatherings with crumby messes. friends and family, which means multiple desserts, We’ll get there. side dishes etc. Perhaps I turned the cake pans over too quickly, or not quickly enough. Maybe they could have baked longer, who knows? Like I said, some more practice and we’ll get there. In the meantime, we’ll be eating trifles! Trifles don’t conform to cake shapes. Which is the perfect option for a bundt cake that refused to be a bundt. You might wonder why I want to share a recipe with you that ended up as a big mess. The answer is simple and has nothing to do with the shape of the cake. This was the best chocolate cake I have ever had. Fudgy and moist, with little crumbling compared to many other cakes. Of course, any cake that falls apart has crumbles, but this one was able to (mostly) be put back together. I believe I’ve shared before about how I don’t really like chocolate cake. Most of the time it’s too dry or too rich, the flavor just paling in comparison to a chocolate cookie or brownie. By Katy Wise
chautauqua star • chautauquastar.com This cake is the perfect balance between a slice of cake and a brownie. Though it is most definitely rich, which means it will go far. I could keep talking about this cake, or I could give you the recipe. So here we go! As always, thanks for reading, and happy baking from HBK! I hope your cake comes out in one piece! Ingredients: • 4 eggs • 2 1/2 C. Sugar • 2 3/4 C. Flour • 1/4 + 1/3 C. Cocoa powder • 1 tsp Salt • 1 Tbsp. + 1/4 tsp. Baking powder • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 4 eggs • 1 1/4 cups water • 1 cup oil Glaze (optional) • 2 C. Powdered sugar • 1/4 C. Cocoa powder • 2 Tbsp. Butter, melted • 3 Tbsp. Warm water You may wonder why some of these ingredients look funny. This recipe was originally made with 1 box of brownie mix and 1 box of packaged cake mix. We prefer to use from scratch recipes instead, so I substituted 2 different recipes for recipes that are similar or almost identical to cake mixes. Just without mystery ingredients. If you’re in a rush, you can just use the cake and brownie mixes for the dry ingredients. Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease and lightly flour an 8 – 9 inch bundt pan. 2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the dry ingredients together. 3. In a large mixing bowl, mix together the wet ingredients, gradually adding in the already whisked dry ingredients. 4. Pour into bundt pan and bake 50-55 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. 5. Let cake cool completely after waiting 10 min. out of the oven onto a cooling rack and then transfer to serving plate. 6. Top with chocolate glaze or powdered sugar. 7. For chocolate glaze, mix together powdered sugar and cocoa powder, adding butter and water at same time. Add water until you reach desired consistency. 8. Drizzle over cake and serve!
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Residents are urged to place their tree on the terrace beCity of Jamestown tween the street and sidewalk and, if possible, to keep visible ion should a large snowfall occur. The City Parks, Recreat ent artm and Conservation Dep All trees should be removed would like to announce that from plastic bags, Chr istmas beg inning on Monday, Janulights and tree stands. ary 8 th, weather permitting; Anyone hav ing questions is the Parks Department Crews asked to contact the Parks and will beg in their annual pick-up Recreation Office at 483 -7573. of discarded Chr istmas Trees for Recycling.
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Washington Descendants Gather For 100th Family Reunion Contributed Article J.S. Sipos
Descendants from the Washington family of Dunkirk met recently for their 100th annual family reunion at the Red House in Cassadaga. Steve and Nancy Wickmark of the Red House graciously welcomed the group of over 300 attendees to the reunion. Bruce Washington of Ohio, who has served as president for two years, welcomed all to the 100th reunion, and thanked the committee chairperson Cindy Riggle and all of the committee members for their help in organizing this very special event. The group is known as the "Washingtons of Dunkirk." The family's original immigrants were John Thomas and Elizabeth Ward Washington, who traveled to the United States from Littleport, England in the time period of 19021905, with 12 of their 13 children. They built a house on West Sixth Street in Dunkirk where the family was raised. Carl Richter gave the opening blessing to the event with all those attending holding hands. Richter gave thanks for the opportunity for all of the family members to gather for this occasion. Family members brought dishes of food which was served buffet style. The group is famous for baking delicious home-
Americans did not drive much, and mostly walked, rode horses or rode trolleys, he said. Following the luncheon, the annual business meeting was held. The oldest present was 98-yearold Rebecca Washington Kugler Dlouhy of Ohio. The youngest was 4-month old Axelle Jane Smith. Chuck Whitmore was recognized for traveling the farthest for this reunion, being from the state of Washington. There were prizes awarded by the DeRider's. Descendants of nine of the 13 original children were present for the 100th reunion. Following the business meeting, there was music, and singing. A group photograph was taken The Washington family gathered for the 100th family reunion in Cassadaga at the Red House. by past president John Sipos of Photograph by past president John Sipos of Cassadaga. made pies, of which there was a ington Sipos updated the Washing- Cassadaga. Games for the young large variety for all to enjoy. ton genealogy book which was 138 people were held, including pages in length and available to all. shooting basketballs, egg tossing, The planning committee for this and face painting. There was an reunion was under the direction of Graham and Katy Stoll were in charge of the sound and music. Mr. evening barn dance, and followed Ms. Riggle. They included Cindy by a bonfire. Richter was in charge of special Hannum who was in charge of awards, and Tom Washington was Officers for the next reunion the "Washington" shirts, Sue Gay who was in charge of the museum in charge of cooking the pig for the elected are Shane Washington of Washington D.C. as president, pig roast. displays, Gail Dash who was in John Dewhurst of Pennsylvania as charge of cemetery tours, Dave In his speech, President Washingsecretary, and Nancy Wickmark of DeRider who was in charge of the ton compared life 100 years ago Cassadaga as treasurer. golf, Doug and Andrea DeRider with today, such as the price of a The 2018 reunion is scheduled for who were in charge of games and stamp was 2 cents, bread was 9 Saturday July 14th at 1 p.m. All prizes, Scott Washington who was cents, and the popular song was in charge of food, and Miriam George M. Cohan's "Over There" family members are encouraged to attend. Washington who was in charge of since the United States became flower decorations. Susan Washinvolved with the first World War.
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LOCAL PHYSICAL THERAPIST MOVES TO NEWLY REMODELED OFFICE LOCATION Contributed Article
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Dr. David R. Root has spent his entire 35-year career helping to strengthen Western New York – literally. Formerly North County Spine and Sports (338 Central Ave., Dunkirk), the practice of David R. Root DC PT has now moved to Shorewood Commons, Suite 6 at 4867 West Lake Road in Dunkirk. David R. Root DC PT will continue to treat surgical and non-surgical orthopedic, joint replacement, sports injury, and spinal-related problems for people of all age. After 27 years at the Central Ave. location, Root hopes to use the new space to expand the clinic’s chiropractic and physical therapy services. Dr. Root has overseen students of Physical Therapy from Daemen College, Ganon College and the University of Buffalo, and hopes to give some qualified interns the opportunity to join his practice as it grows. Root has also overseen pre-professional students from the departments of Biology and Exercise Science at SUNY Fredonia. His reach throughout the North County can be seen both at the college and in North County schools. Dr. Root developed a training program in conjunction with Chautauqua County Physical Education instructors to promote advanced plyometric and sports agility skills training to area coaches and athletes. He has also worked to implement agility training into local high school football, baseball, softball, soccer, and track & field programs. Dr. Root grew up in the Dunkirk/Fredonia area and graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1976. He majored in biology and chemistry at Niagara University, and graduated from National College in Chicago with a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology and a Doctorate in Chiropractic. Root also holds a degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Buffalo. In addition to his practice, Dr. Root has worked in hospital-based care at WCA Hospital and Geneva General, and served as the Director of Physical Therapy at Plaza Sports in Pittsford, NY and SRS Neurorehab in Rochester, NY. He also developed a sports therapy clinic at Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Dr. David R. Root lives in Fredonia with Julianne, his wife of 16 years.
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Restoring a Landmark
FREDONIA CHURCH LAUNCHES COMMUNITY FUNDING INITIATIVE TO RESTORE ICONIC CLOCKTOWER By Scott Wise Editor
In the early 1990s, the Fredonia Rotarians led a campaign to paint and patch the steeple and clocktower of the historic Fredonia Baptist Church in Fredonia, New York. When Family Church Fredonia purchased the building in 2015, many renovations were required to restore it to its former glory as an historic landmark in our beautiful village. With a goal of restoration, rather than modernizing, the church has invested nearly two years and $1.3 million in renovations and repairs to the interior and infrastructure of the 164-year-old building, and began having services there in April 2017. While there are many phases remaining to the restoration projects, they are mostly interior; air conditioning, the offices, a floor dedicated to young adults and a new kitchen. However, one large piece of the puzzle remains - and it stands as a beacon to the whole community: the clocktower. Rev. Michael Lokietek, who leads the congregation with his wife Rev. Nancy Lokietek, has enjoyed seeing the village as a whole be restored and has supported many movements to beautify the downtown community. “We believe this steeple and clocktower go beyond the walls of the church,” said Rev. Lokietek. “They
take a place in the rich history of the village of Fredonia." That's why this fund has been set up. "As a community, we believe Fredonia can rally behind this cause and help restore a former gem of the downtown area,” said Rev. Lokietek. Originally, the clock was purchased by the Village of Fredonia to adorn the Village Hall and 1891 Fredonia Opera House building, but was found to be too large to fit. As a result, a new location was needed, so an agreement was reached to place it across the street in the church's steeple. Over time, though, both the clock and the steeple fell into disrepair. Paint is peeling, leaks are frequent, beams need reinforcing and the clock itself needs professional attention. The goal is to re-inforce and restore the tower, and re-side it to be as low-maintenance as possible for the future. The church has sought, and will continue, to fund the massive renovation projects this building has mandated. "But, as a community,” said Rev. Lokietek, "this tower stands as a beacon of our history - one that we all can take pride in." For those interesting in donating funds, simply go togofundme.com/ fredonia-clocktower or visit the church’s website at fcfredonia.org for more information.
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The Festival of Grapes, Inc. has held an annual festival celebrating our region's grape growing history, past and present for 49 years. This year the festival will be celebrating their 50th annual celebration and are now looking into the future. We are pleased to announce that the Festival of Grapes organization has a new home located at 9 Park Place in Silver Creek. This building will be showcased in September during the celebration weekend. This will allow individuals to come and see what we have done in the past 49 years and what is planned for this very special year ahead of us. Items and photographs as well as momentos from our past will be on display for many to see. Souvenir merchandise and a commerative souvenir book will be available for purchase. We are hoping that all of you will plan on visiting us at our new home. Our doors will be open to seeing new people and making new friends that will help us to make this year the best year yet.
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UPMC Chautauqua WCA Launches New Television Commercial and community residents Contributed Article of Jamestown. The comUPMC Chautauqua WCA mercial airs on network and cable television and WCA Hospital, now with introduces the hospital a new name, UPMC with a new name workChautauqua WCA, ing together with worldrecently launched a renowned UPMC. television commercial Actress Blythe Danner announcing its affiliaprovides the voiceover tion with the University for the commercial sayof Pittsburgh Medical ing, “Together UPMC Center (UPMC). The inand WCA Hospital are tegration became official bringing life changing on December 1, 2016. medicine to Western New Produced by UPMC, the York.” The spot ends 60-second and 30-second with Blythe narrating, television spot features “Changing lives every physicians, patients, staff, day, UPMC Chautauqua
WCA.” The heart of the commercial features the people you know from UPMC Chautauqua WCA who touch the care of the many individuals the hospital serves. The commercial was filmed at the main campus of the hospital and captures the beautiful scenic backdrop of Jamestown. Excited about the integration with UPMC, Betsy T. Wright, president UPMC Chautauqua WCA, says the hospital is able to build on the great care the hospital
provides and now has access to more specialists, world-class protocols, and research. “We have many reasons to celebrate our local hospital and this is another reason to stand up and cheer,” said Mrs. Wright. “We are proud of our 131 year tradition of delivering excellent care to the community. Now, together with world-renowned UPMC and UPMC Hamot, we have opportunities to build an even stronger hospital. The television spot truly conveys the essence of who we are and the bright future that lies ahead of us.” UPMC is one of the country’s largest provider-led integrated health care delivery and finance systems and a leading academic medical center that is consistently ranked in the prestigious U.S. News & World Report Annual Honor Roll of America’s Best Hospitals. “This is such a great opportunity,” said Mariah Battle, UPMC Chautauqua WCA registered nurse and principal actor in the television commercial referring to the integration. “It will mean more quality of care for our patients.” To watch the TV spot or learn more about the care of UPMC Chautauqua WCA, go to UPMCChautauquaWCA.org.
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What New Research Shows About Probiotics and Baby Health Contributed Article StatePoint
A new clinical trial shows that parents can safely improve gut health in that crucial first year of life while a baby’s metabolism and immune system are developing. A team of scientists at the University of California Davis have spent years researching a beneficial gut bacteria called B. infantis that has gone missing in nine out of 10 U.S. babies. Scientists attribute this trend to modern medical practices such as antibiotic usage and C-Sections. Unfortunately, when this good bacteria is missing, baby’s gut microbiome often becomes disrupted, increasing the risk of developing short- and long-term health issues like colic, eczema, allergies, diabetes and obesity. The groundbreaking news, notes the new clinical trial, is that a probiotic called Evivo results in rapid and substantial restoration of gut health in babies. “When the right bacteria for babies is combined with breast milk, it can restore the microbiome to its naturally protective state, boosting levels of good bacteria and reducing levels of potentially harmful bacteria, which have been linked to increased risk for longterm conditions such as eczema, allergies, diabetes and obesity,” says Dr. Tanya Altmann, a pediatrician and best-selling nutrition author. “Doing this early in a baby’s life has the potential to reduce the risk of these common health issues later in life.” Researchers say that their most notable finding is that 100 percent of the babies given Evivo in the study had B. infantis fully restored. What’s more, infants given Evivo had 80 percent less potentially harmful bacteria such as E. coli, clostridia, Staph, and Strep linked to disease, as well as significantly lower levels of endotoxins, which are known markers of inflammation and linked to increased risk of chronic disease later in life. “Together with breast milk, Evivo can help set the foundation for a healthy life, protecting your baby’s gut and ultimately building the immune system needed to ward off future health issues,” says Dr. Altmann. To learn more about babies’ gut health, Evivo and the study results, visit evivo.com. While a disrupted gut microbiome isn’t always symptomatic in the first few months of life, thanks to new research, you as a parent have the power to safely restore your baby’s gut to its naturally protective state.
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How Digital Technology is Helping Patients Manage Chronic Pain Contributed Article
about pain. The app gives users an opportunity to track key measures such as pain levels, medication use, treatments and activity levels. It also provides general information about treatment options and how Digital apps have long existed to help people lose to connect with a pain specialist in the area. Patients weight or track exercise, and now, developers are can share information from the app with their physiproviding new high-tech ways for those living with cians who may decide to use the information to tailor chronic pain to track key measures of their conditions a treatment plan and assess what may not be working -- providing a solution to one of the biggest challenges with their current approach. patients face. “Using PainScale has motivated me to track my pain For Elizabeth Newman, a 57-year old Chicago namore consistently, which gives my doctor a better tive, chronic pain is a way of life and a challenge understanding of what I am experiencing, rather she shares with more than 100 million Americans. than relying strictly on memory. That helps us conNewman’s chronic pain started after an accident that nect in how we manage it,” says Newman. “Every resulted in a herniated disk and nerve damage that day I read articles on the app and bookmark those affects her legs and arm. She also has seven fused that I find helpful so that I can stay up-to-date on vertebrae, a spinal surgery that more than 400,000 information about my condition and learn about new Americans have every year. While millions of Ameri- approaches.” cans rely on medications such as opioids to treat The free app, which was developed with support from their chronic pain, Newman has started using a new Boston Scientific, provides a range of tools, including mobile app to help tackle some of the complexities of a customized daily newsfeed that is personalized to living with chronic pain. each user based on his or her pain diagnosis, as well The app and website Newman recently discovered as the opportunity to learn about treatment options, is called PainScale, which offers digital tools that exercises, medications and nutritional tips that may modernize how we understand and communicate help improve quality of life. It also allows users to StatePoint
Elizabeth Newman, 57, uses a phone app to help manage chronic pain.
connect and share their treatment experiences and gain insights on how others have managed their pain. For more information and to download the app, visit PainScale.com. Digitizing the traditional one to 10 pain scale that physicians have relied on for decades to characterize patients’ pain is simplifying the way pain is tracked to keep up with the 21st century. If you are suffering from chronic pain, talk to your doctor about new resources and treatment options that may be available.
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Every veteran entrepreneur needs capital, but investing in them via regulated channels may be the best bet for investors. Webco Medical & Dental Supplies Co., a Hudson, Florida-based company led by Christopher Cooley, is the first and only dental distribution company to be designated by the U.S. government as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). This designation means that the U.S. government must allocate 5 percent of its budget to purchase dental products and services from Webco. To support the growth capital Webco needs for this designation, they accessed capital via the Entrex Capital Market System, founded as an entrepreneurial exchange to help privatelyheld companies access capital through a tradeable and patented Top Line
Income Generation Rights Certificate (known as a TIGRcub). The tradable TIGRcub security helps private companies raise funds by providing investors with monthly interest -- plus a small share of monthly revenue: a winning combination for both company and investor. "Working with the Entrex team offers me, as a veteran and entrepreneur, access to a capital market system to support the growth capital needed to help fulfill my vision of Webco," says Mr. Cooley. "Without access to capital, my vision would be limited," adds Cooley in a statement issued by Entrex announcing the first TIGRcub investor purchases for Webco. "I feel Entrex and the TIGRcub offer Webco access to capital that is difficult, if not impossible, to find today," he adds. The capital from TIGRcub investors will help Cooley grow the operations, distribution and inventories to help Webco become one of the nation's lead-
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BREAKING BOUNDARIES, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Empire State Development Executive Vice President of Broadband and Innovation Jeffrey Nordhaus said, “We congratulate DFT on their Round II award of the New NY Broadband Program. DFT is helping the State of New York advance Governor Cuomo’s ambitious Broadband for All initiative. We applaud their effort in positioning New York State as a leader in providing high-quality broadband service to rural communities in need” DFT's grant was the 12th largest award in Round 2 of the reverse auction process. Round 2 awards yielded a total of 25 different service providers covering 53 projects, totaling $212M in grant money and $56M in company matching funds, for an overall investment amount of $266.9M in upgrades. The grant awards ranged from $226,000 to $47.8M, and will help bring broadband services capable of 100Mbps (minimum of 25Mbps in the rural areas) to over 89,000 homes and businesses that otherwise would have no service or minimal Internet speeds. DFT Communications President & COO Mark R. Maytum publicly thanked the governor and New York State Broadband Program Office for their assistance and efforts in helping bring the broadband grant program to reality. "We are ecstatic to receive this grant to help further deploy fiber broadband services to the rural areas we serve. The people living and working in these areas deserve the same level of service as those living in urban and suburban areas of the state!" Maytum went on to say, "This is an exciting opportunity for our company and the people in this region, and we are very appreciative of the efforts from the NYS Broadband Program Office, our state legislators, and Governor Cuomo's office in making this happen." DFT Director of Carrier Sales & Services Wade Levan added, "The economics of bringing fiber based broadband services to rural areas is extremely challenging due to the long return on investment time (fewer homes and businesses available to recoup the huge investment cost), and without this type of assistance from the state the rural areas would lag further behind. The Governor and legislators clearly understand the reality and have stepped up in a huge way to transform the upstate rural economy."
Senator Catharine Young said, "Expanding broadband services to rural areas is a key component to economic growth, because it is transforming the way citizens, schools, hospitals, public safety, emergency services, businesses and municipalities efficiently interact. Connecting underserved rural areas and municipalities can be a meticulous, time-consuming, and expensive undertaking, but it is a necessary investment for our future. I have consistently championed access to broadband and state funding to advance connectivity. We successfully passed $500 million for the New NY Broadband Grant Program in last year’s budget. My congratulations to the Maytum Family and DFT Communications on securing this grant award. This state funding will help DFT continue to expand broadband access and improve people’s quality of life." “Congratulations to DFT for their pursuit of the New NY Broadband Program Round II grant!” Dunkirk’s Mayor Rosas said. “DFT has been an exemplary community leader when it comes to working with the various state agencies in order to better serve our community. The funding that will be provided through this grant will help to ensure job growth, economic development, education and community development by bringing broadband services to the underserved homes and businesses in our area.” The Mayor continued, “By providing this grant funding, advanced broadband will support current and future safety and government communication systems. The residents and business owners within the City of Dunkirk will reap the rewards of the efforts put forth by DFT, and I personally thank the Maytum family and their team for a job well done.” DFT expects to finalize permits and necessary grant agreements by mid2017. Construction of the network will then begin with services starting to be available in late 2017 and project completion by the end of 2018. At that point, company personnel will be reaching out to the homes and businesses in their Round 2 award areas to provide updated information. As DFT begins working on its Round 2 project, they will also be reviewing eligible Round 3 locations. As part of the announcement on February 28, 2017 the Governor and the NYS Broad-
This map shows the area of additional broadband coverage DFT Communications will offer with new grant funding awarded by New York State.
band Program Office also officially announced the opening of Round 3, which encompasses another 300,000+ eligible homes and businesses. Applications for Round 3 need to be completed and submitted by November 30th, with award announcements expected in early 2018. DFT is currently reviewing the eligible census blocks to determine what areas it may apply for in Round 3. About the New NY Broadband Grant Program The Program is designed to ensure that New York's most remote communities receive the high-speed broadband Internet they need and deserve. The Program supports the deployment of advanced technologies to achieve the Governor's goal of providing New
Yorkers with access to internet download speeds of at least 100 Mbps in most places, and 25 Mbps in the most remote parts of the state, by the end of 2018. Award recipients were selected through a "reverse-auction" methodology, which prioritizes bidders seeking the lowest amount of state investment per new household served. In order to avoid cost duplication, the Time Warner CableCharter merger footprint was excluded from Round 2. This exclusion enabled the New York State Broadband Program Office to operate with a highly targeted scope and design an innovative auction process across the state, while preserving state funds.
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Descendants of WCA Home Founder to be Welcomed at Anniversary Tea Contributed Article
who formed the Woman’s Christian Association in order to manage a home WCA Home for aged and indigent women in the region. Descendants of a founder of the WCA Mrs. Meyer will be joined by family Home for Aged Women on Temple members including her husband Dr. Street will be visiting Fredonia to atKenneth K. Meyer; two daughters, tend an Anniversary Tea on Sunday, Claire Meyer Kaufman and Angel Oct. 15, in honor of the home’s estabMeyer Jaap; her niece Katherine lishment 125 years ago. President of Albro Houpt, VMD & Ph.D., and Dr. SUNY Fredonia Virginia Horvath Houpt’s son Charles E. Houpt. will welcome 90-year old Alice Albro Meyer and family along with the public Fredonia's Morris and Albro families at the event in the Lanford House from were closely connected to the progress of the Fredonia Normal School in 2 to 4 p.m. Tickets to the event are $20 and all proceeds go to benefit The the latter 19th century, as well as the startup of the WCA Home. WCA Home. The first benefactor of the WCA Home Honored guest Mrs. Meyer, who lives was Marion H. Morris, who was marnear Pittsburgh, Pa., is the grandried to Lorenzo Morris, an attorney daughter of Clara Morris Albro, who, who was president of the Fredonia in 1882, hosted in her home several of Normal School board of trustees. Mrs. the first meetings held by the women
Albro was the daughter of Lorenzo Morris and his first wife Fanny Strong Morris, and grew up in their home at 67 East Main St., Fredonia. She married Samuel H. Albro, a professor at the Fredonia Normal School who was later named president of the Mansfield State Normal School in Pennsylvania. The Albros lived at 300 Central Avenue in Fredonia for many years and it was here that some of the first meetings of the WCA were held. It was Mrs. Albro’s stepmother, Mrs. Morris, who organized the group of women in the village to create the WCA Home for Aged Women. Although she died five years after her vision was realized and the home opened its doors, Mrs. Morris left a bequest that ensured its robust beginnings and immediate viability. Her two step-daughters, Mrs. Albro and Emily
Alice Albro Meyer of Pittsburgh, PA. Her ancestors were Fredonia women who founded the WCA Home for Aged Women.
Morris Russell, were both active on the board and served as officers after Mrs. Morris died. As younger women, both Morris daughters signed the list of crusaders of the Fredonia Women’s Christian Temperance Union in 1873 after a speech at the Fredonia Baptist Church.
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To Convene or Not to Convene?
WHETHER OR NOT TO HOLD A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION ON THE 2017 BALLOT Contributed Article
League of Women Voters, Chautauqua County With contributions from Scott Wise, Editor
On November 7, 2017, voters throughout New York State will consider the question: “Shall there be a convention to revise the constitution and amend
the same?” The outcome of this election day referendum could have far reaching effects for decades to come. Do you want to know more? Join the League of Women Voters, Chautauqua County for a luncheon presentation at the Moon Brook Country Club in Jamestown on April 26 at noon. We have invited speakers to address both sides of the issue.
Jonathan Chausovsky will be speaking on the pro side of the for the convention. He is an Associate Professor of Politics and International Affairs at the State University of New York at Fredonia. Dr. Chausovsky teaches courses in Constitutional Law, Civil Liberties, Courts and Social Policy, and Law and Society. His research is in American Political Development and
judicial politics. His area of expertise is the historical development of corporate legal rights, including its politics in 19th century New York State legislative and constitutional debates. His published work concern the development of state incorporation laws, and on the development of federal regulation in the early twentieth century. CONTINUED ON PAGE 24
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Girl Scouts of WNY Celebrate 100th Anniversary of Cookie Sale Contributed Article
of Girl Scouts selling cookies. To commemorate this occasion, the highly anticipated Girl Girl Scouts of Western Scout S’mores™ cookies New York announced the are now available, joining movement-wide celebra- classics like Thin Mints tion of the 100th season and Trefoils/Shortbreads. Girl Scouts of WNY
The sale of cookies by Girl Scouts had humble beginnings, born as a way for troops to finance activities. The first known sale of cookies by Girl Scouts occurred in 1917 when the Mistle-
toe Troup in Muskogee, Oklahoma baked cookies and sold them in its high school cafeteria. As the program developed and evolved, it not only became a vehicle for teaching five essential skills — goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills and business ethics — it also enabled collaboration and integration. As early as the 1950s, girls and troops of diverse backgrounds worked together toward common goals. “This is a historic time as we celebrate 100 years of girls who have been able to develop their financial literacy skills, act as leaders, engage in hands-on learning experiences and work cooperatively as part of a team,” CEO of Girl Scouts of Western New York Judith Cranston said. “The Cookie Program® fosters the entrepreneurial spirit to power amazing experiences for Girl Scouts and build leaders who make a positive impact on our world.” Starting from its momentous first known sale, Girl Scout cookies have gone
one to become an indelible part of American pop culture and history — and have enjoyed support from some equally iconic figures and notables. Babe Ruth promoted the Million Cookie Drive during the 1924 World Series. Former First Lady Lou Henry Hoover inspired the first organized national sale of Girl Scout Cookies in 1933 and girls used cookie earnings during this time to help communities cope with the debilitating effects of the Great Depression by collecting clothing and food for those in need. When the popularity of Girl Scout Cookies soared higher than expected in 1936, commercial cookie bakers were called in to assist in making the sweet treats. As the organization entered the latter half of the 20th century, Girl Scout Cookies continued to power once-in-a-lifetime experiences for girls. Whether they used their cookie earnings to attend the Apollo 12 launch at Cape Kennedy, Florida or microfinancing their
big ideas to get to the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, cookie earnings have transported as well as transformed girls. Today, nearly 1 million Girl Scouts participate in the Girl Scout Cookie Program®, generating nearly $800 million in cookie sales during the average season. All of the net revenue raised — 100 percent of it — stays with the local council and troops. The celebration of 100 years of Girl Scouts selling cookies will kick into high gear during National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend 2017. From February 24-26, Girl Scout councils around the country will be hosting events and cookie booths for cookie enthusiasts to get their hands on the iconic treats and join the fun. To find cookie varieties available locally or learn more about the history of Girl Scout cookies and the Girl Scout Cookie Program®, visit www. girlscoutcookies.org . To join or volunteer, visit www.girlscouts.org/join or www.girlscouts.org/volunteer.
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“I DIG FREDONIA’S FIRSTS”, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 But, in his two decades as a Fredonia resident, Hart made waves with the new innovation that would transform the world as he knew it. Now, nearly two centuries later, a movement spearheaded by a group of Fredonia residents, the Hart Gas Well Committee, is seeking to bring Hart, and the gas well, some well-deserved recognition. Committee members include the owners of the site, Dr. Mark and Michelle Twichell. Dr. Twichell practiced dentistry for many years in the building which occupies the Village lot containing the well site. Now in retirement he is participating in an effort to register the Hart Gas Well as an Historic Site with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation. The first attempt, however, wasn’t met with success. “We thought the gas well deserved recognition as an historic site,” said Dr. Twichell. “Our application was welldocumented, but we were notified that with nothing physically remaining, we wouldn’t qualify as an historic designation.” So, Dr. Twichell began researching what it would take to provide the documentation required. In short, the application needed hard evidence – evidence that only an archaeologist could provide. “That led us to Dr. Douglas Perrelli of SUNY Buffalo,” said Dr. Twichell. “He is a member of the State Historic Preservation Board. He visited the site in October of 2016 and we’ve been doing some research to determine the viability of the project. Michelle and I spent time at the UB library and Fredonia’s
Barker Museum and we put together some maps and historical references that he reviewed, and determined it was a worthwhile project.” To that end, Dr. Perreli and a team of archeology students from the University at Buffalo will be visiting the gas well on Sept. 15 and 16 as part of the ‘I Dig Fredonia’s Firsts’ event to attain evidence of the well’s timing and existence. “We may not find a ‘smoking gun’ or a pump log (one of the original ways that natural gas was transported),” said Dr. Twichell. “What’s more likely is that he’d find evidence in the soil that it was disturbed or proof of the process that had occurred. After he finds the evidence, we can take that and get the application reconsidered” Historic preservation won’t directly benefit the Twichells, who still own the property and building (it’s currently being used by Dr. Twichell’s partner, still as a dental practice). But, they believe the benefits to the community are well worth the effort they’ve put forth. “Our building has no historic relevance,” said Dr. Twichell. “But it’s that very small portion of land adjacent to the Main Street bridge that has any significance. Previous owners of the site also recognized its importance and made lasting contributions to its visibility. The quality of our community is increased by the knowledge of its historic achievements.” ‘I Dig Fredonia’s Firsts’ is being held on Sept. 15 and 16. Is it open to the public, and is being made possible by the support of National Fuel. For more information, visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ events/384743758607923/
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Opera House to Present Broadway On Screen’s Holiday Inn Contributed Article
1891 Fredonia Opera House
The 1891 Fredonia Opera House will present Holiday Inn: the Irving Berlin Musical, as part of its Broadway on Screen series on Fri., Jan. 12, at 7:30 p.m. In Holiday Inn, Jim leaves the bright lights of show business behind to settle down on his farmhouse in Connecticut...but life just isn’t the same without a bit of song and dance. His luck takes a spectacular turn when he meets Linda, a spirited schoolteacher with talent to spare. Together they turn the farmhouse into a fabulous inn with dazzling performances to celebrate each holiday, from Thanksgiving to the Fourth of July. But when Jim’s best friend Ted tries to lure Linda away to be his new dance partner in Hollywood, will Jim be able to salvage his latest chance at love? This joyous musical features thrilling dance numbers, laugh-out-loud comedy and a parade of hit Irving Berlin songs, including “Blue Skies,” “Easter Parade,” “Cheek to Cheek,” “Shaking the Blues Away,” “White Christmas” and more. Captured live on stage during its 2017 run at NYC’s Studio 54 theatre, this firstever Broadway production of Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn was directed by Gordon Greenberg, choreographed by Denis Jones, and stars Tony Award nominee Bryce Pinkham, Lora Lee Gayer, Tony Award nominee Megan Lawrence, Danny Rutigliano, Megan Sikora and Corbin Bleu. The production runs two hours, 15 minutes with no intermission. CONTINUED ON PAGE 24
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DECEMBER 8, 2017
The Angola Horror Remembered Contributed Article
Angola Horror Sesquicentennial Committee
150 years ago one of the world’s worst and deadly train accidents occurred just 1/2 mile away from the center of the Village of Angola, N.Y. One week prior to Christmas, on December 18, 1867, passengers on their way to New York City had mostly boarded in Cleveland, Ohio and were contained in four passenger cars constructed primarily of wood. As the train was leaving the forty foot wooden trestle bridge over the Big Sister Creek in Angola, the last two cars of the Lake Shore Railway elite express train derailed. The very last train car fell to the frozen creek below. The car ahead of the last, made it across to the east side of the bridge, however it then slid down the steep embankment. The accident known as The Angola Horror made headlines throughout the nation. Ordinary passengers of the unharmed lead cars and local residents of Angola became instant heroes as they immediately responded to the cries of the many doomed victims that afternoon of December 18th, 1867. Of the two derailed train cars, it was the passengers of the last train car that fared the worst. Soon
after impact at the bottom of the ravine, the wooden car ignited from glowing coals spilled from the stove and the fire was quickly spread by the kerosene from overturned lamps. Screaming passengers had to be heroically pulled from the burning car. Those who survived the flames had to be carried to safety - to a make shift emergency hospital or nearby residences. Days later the death toll reached fifty dead, of which seventeen bodies were burned beyond recognition. Those bodies were transported to Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo, N.Y. and placed in a mass grave. (One hundred and forty nine years later, in 2016, a headstone was placed at that site.) An investigation concluded that the accident was caused by a bent wheel on a compromised axle, striking a metal plate portion of the rail that resulted in the derailment. In those days there were two standards that set the spacing between the inside dimensions of the rails. The most common dimension was 4 foot 8½ inches and the other 4 foot 10 inches. In order for one car to be used on both systems, it was necessary to allow for differences in spacing by having the cylindrical tire position of the wheel wider. If something wasn’t correct the car was in danger of
The rear car jumping from the track. (Sketched by J.P. Hoffman) for the HARPERS WEEKLY newspaper dated January 11, 1868
derailing. From the ashes of this tragedy new regulations aimed at improving passenger safety were enacted. As a result, rail gauge was standardized to a single dimension; heating of cars was made safer, wooden construction of passenger cars was phased out and the need for improving brakes were main points of the new regulations.
TO CONVENE OR NOT TO CONVENE?, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 Speaking against convening, Mary V. O’Leary will address the danger of voting for the convention. Mary is retired from teacher and administrative positions for the Buffalo Board of Education. She also excelled as an educator for the U.S. Department of Defense Schools and the University of Maryland. Mary holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from D’Youville College, a Master of Science in Education and a Certificate in Administration and Supervision from the State University College at Buffalo. Ms. O’Leary is a member of the Board of Directors of
the N.Y.S. Retired Teachers Association (Western Zone), the League of Women Voters of Buffalo/Niagara and the Alpha Lambda Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma International Educators Society. Following the presentations, we will conclude the program with a question and answer session. More from the LWV and the Chautauqua Star Every twenty years, New York State voters are asked if they wish to amend the state Constitution by going to
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is called, a total of 204 delegates would be elected at the next general election in 2018. This convention would meet in 2019 for an unspecified amount of time. Rights currently afforded by the current Constitution could be altered an adverse manners. The League of Women Voters will hold this educational session on April 26 to bring awareness to the convention and what it could mean for New York State residents. For more information, or to attend the lunch, contact 716-672-4771 by April 18. The cost of the lunch is $15.
OPERA HOUSE TO PRESENT BROADWAY ON SCREEN’S HOLIDAY INN, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 23 Individual tickets to Holiday Inn are $15, ($10 students). A special Live in HD Series flexible subscription of eight tickets that can be used however you want – one at a time to eight different HD Series events, all at once for eight people, or anything in between – is $116. Tickets may be pur-
chased in person at the Opera House Box Office or by phone at 716-6791891, Tuesday-Friday, 1-5 p.m. Tickets may be purchased online anytime at www.fredopera.org. This presentation is made possible with support from the United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County and the Arts Ser-
vices Initiative’s Give for Greatness Program. The 1891 Fredonia Opera House is a membersupported not-for-profit organization located in Village Hall in downtown Fredonia. For a complete schedule of events, visit www.fredopera. org.
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Viewing Party Planned at Fredonia for August Solar Eclipse Contributed Article SUNY Fredonia
A partial solar eclipse is the impetus for a viewing party planned at the State University of New York at Fredonia on Monday, Aug. 21, the first day of the fall semester. The Department of Physics will host the viewing event, and will have 1,500 pairs of solar glasses for safe viewing of the sun, binoculars set up with solar filters, and a solar telescope set up to provide safe viewing opportunities. The event will take place in the field behind the Science Center from approximately noon until 4 p.m. (maximum eclipse is around 2:30 p.m.). There will also be an inflatable solar system for demonstrations of what an eclipse actually is. At the same time, a NASA live stream of totality will be displayed in the campus' Williams Center MultipurPhoto by Tom Ruen, used by CC license. pose Room, which will also serve as the backup location in case of rains. Local viewing won't be possible in this case, but there will be a live stream from other locations where it is not cloudy or raining. The equipment is funded through support provided by the Fredonia College Foundation's Carnahan Jackson Humanities Fund. Members of the campus and community are encouraged to attend.
Infinity Seeks Artists for 4th Annual Art Market and Auction Contributed Article
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Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, Inc. is inviting local visual artists to participate in the 4th Annual Art Market and Auction. Infinity’s Art Market and Auction is an annual event that supports area artists, by giving them a market to showcase and sell their arts, all while raising funds to support youth music and arts instruction at the Infinity Visual and Performing Arts Center. The fundraiser, which is held at the Infinity Arts Café, will take place on Our Mission Saturday, March 10, 2018. Since 1892Infinity’s Art Market and Auction features an art market filled with locally crafted items to help showcase local artists, followed by an auction of locally crafted pieces to raise funds for programming at the Infinity Affordable Center! More than 20 artists participate each year, and the event continues to grow! Living This year’s Art Auction will feature a chainsaw carving by Vince Liuzzo and a collection of pottery and ceramic art donated to Infinity by Carol Hay, and created by the late Douglas Hay. Online registration for interested artists can be found at: www.infinityperformingarts.org For more information, call the Infinity Center at 716-664-0991 or contact Mariah Melendy by emailing: Mariah@infinityperformingarts.org
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JHS Girls Tennis Team Wins CCAA Sportsmanship Award Contributed Article JPS
Jamestown High School is proud to announce that the Girls Tennis Team is the recipient of the Chautauqua Cattaraugus Athletic Association (CCAA) Sportsmanship Award. The award is voted on by all of the coaches and teams in the CCAA league and the JHS Tennis Team was chosen. "I am so proud of this group of girls this year that represented JHS Tennis,” said JHS Tennis Coach Greg Jackson. “These girls really impressed me with how they carried themselves on the court when they were winning, as well as losing. As a coach, you always stress the importance of sportsmanship but being able to actually demonstrate it during the good and the bad is what is impressive to me."
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Who Should My Favorite Golfer Be? (PART II)
By Stefan Gestwicki
Star Contributing Writer
In the last entry, I examined the key reason why I can’t get into the professional golf scene. I certainly love golf. I avidly watch regular season baseball, so I’m able to enjoy the so-called “boring” sports on TV. The reason, of course, is that I don’t have anyone specific to root for. I appreciate the talents of the athletes. I certainly marvel at the courses. I admire the international nature of golf. But all of those things aren’t enough to fully draw me in. Last time, I looked at some of the obvious choices — Tiger Woods, Bubba Watson, Jordan Spieth, Dustin Johnson — but none of those guys could do it for me. So I’ll be digging a little deeper in this article. Here are the new candidates: RICKEY FOWLER — If there’s one thing that could always be said for Fowler, it’s that he has the look. He wears eye-popping outfits that can be spotted from just about anywhere on the course. He plays with a California swagger, too. This season, he also appears to be putting it all together on the scorecard as he’s currently ranked seventh on the PGA Tour. If someone told me their favorite golfer was Rickey Fowler, I wouldn’t judge them one bit. He’s a good choice. JASON DAY/SERGIO GARCIA — I’m lumping these two guys together because, for whatever reason, they’ve both always rubbed me the wrong way. Admittedly, I’ve never really watched much golf, but there must have been something I saw that turned me off of these two popular stars. I’m including them on the list just so people don’t think I forgot about them. Honestly, the fact that Day is Australian and Garcia is Spanish probably eliminates them anyway. If I’m cheering for someone, I’m almost certainly picking an American. PHIL MICKELSON — “Lefty” has to be one of the easiest guys in sports to root for. During his prime, he was something of the “Peyton Manning of golf.” He had an awful lot of second-place finishes but just couldn’t seem to win the big one. Well, that changed and Mickelson has since won three green jackets among five Major victories. His aggressive approach is fun to watch as he takes risks other golfers wouldn’t even consider. His short game is second to none. Really, if he wasn’t already 47 years old, Mickelson would probably be the guy. He’s still ranked No. 37, but I’d hate to latch onto a guy only to see him retire shortly after. WESLEY BRYAN — Perhaps still known for his wildly entertaining trick-shot videos with his brother George, Bryan is now making a splash on the PGA Tour. In 2016, he was named the Web.com Tour Player of the Year. If you recall, that’s the tour that has come to Peek n’ Peak each of the past two seasons. And yes, Bryan played in that tournament. Bryan won his first PGA Tour event at the RBC Heritage, which secured him a spot in the 2018 Masters. He’s American (Columbia, South Carolina). He’s still young (27 years old). He’s good (obviously). He’s fun (seriously, check out those YouTube vidoes). Oh, and I forgot to mention that I had the pleasure of interviewing him when he and his brother came to Shorewood Country Club in Dunkirk for a trick-shot demonstration before the 2016 LECOM Health Challenge. He was extremely easy to talk to and a great interview. So there you go, ladies and gentlemen. If I HAD to pick a favorite golfer, it would be Wesley Bryan. By no means to do expect this to totally hook me. I mean, why watch golf when I could go play golf? Oh, and I didn’t include any women golfers, but Lexi Thompson would make an intriguing favorite golfer. She’s the top-ranked American woman on the LPGA Tour. She qualified for the U.S. Women’s Open at the age of 12! She won a European Tour event at just 16 years old. That’s fun stuff. Now that we’ve turned the calendars over to 2018, it really feels like we’re nearing golf season. Even if that’s not exactly true, I’m excited and anxious to see what this season will bring. A hole-in-one? My best round ever? Finding another reliable playing partner? Only time will tell. Until then, golf is great. Go get some.
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LECOM Health Challenge Returns to Peek’n Peak
SUCCESSFUL 2016 TOURNAMENT SETS ITS SIGHTS HIGH FOR 2017 By Scott Wise Editor
Last year, 20,000 spectators turned out for an award-winning day of golf at Peek’n Peak Resort. The 2016 LECOM Health Challenge was hailed a huge success, garnering the coveted “Rookie of the Year” by the PGA Tour affiliate Web.com Tour. This year, from July 3-9, the Peak will once again play host to the tournament, with planners bringing in more events during the weeklong Web.com tour showcase. The tournament is a huge pull for the tourism market in Chautauqua County. But it doesn’t come off without the help of sponsors and organizers playing a vital role. “I get to go to a number of Web.com Tour events, I get to go to a number of PGA Tour events and one of the most common questions I hear is, ‘What makes an event successful?”‘ said Bo DeHuff, senior manager of tournament business affairs for the PGA Tour. “And I stand by ‘it’s only as good as its partners.’ This event is a classic example of tremendous partners. … With the Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation, the (Chautauqua County) Visitors Bureau, the (Scott family) here at the Peak and, of course, LECOM, the title sponsor, they would not have won the Rookie of the Year award without significant effort from that entire group.” Last year’s event raised over $100,000
for scholarship funds at LECOM and numerous local charities, and planners expect to see that number increase this year. According to the LECOM Health Challenge official website, “The [2016] tournament featured a jam-packed schedule of activities including a Junior Clinic and a Pro-Am followed by four official rounds of competition where – in a thrilling four-man playoff – Monday qualifier Rick Lamb emerged as the 2016 LECOM Health Challenge champion.” Web.com Tour information states, “The Web.com Tour is THE Path to the PGA TOUR. Entering its 26th season in 2015, the Web.com Tour’s mission is to identify and transfer
those players ready to compete and win on the PGA TOUR. More than 395 PGA TOUR titles have been won
by former Web.com Tour alums and three out of four TOUR members in 2015 have Web.com Tour roots. All 50 PGA TOUR cards for the following season are annually awarded through the Web.com Tour.” ABOUT THE LECOM HEALTH CHALLENGE * The LECOM Health Challenge is a Web.com Tour event hosted at Peek’n Peak’s “Upper Course” on July 3 – 9, 2017. A week-long schedule of events will include a Pro-Am on July 5, followed by four official rounds of tournament competition from July 6 – 9, with a tournament purse of $600,000. LECOM Health (Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine) serves as the tournament’s title sponsor, and the Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC) acts as the host organization. For more information, visit www.LECOMHealthChallenge.com. *Source: LECOMHealthChallenge.com
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might call a "hot mess," so an uncomfortable driver's seat can mean hours of pain and stiffness that I have absolutely no time for. Luckily, the cloth seats of our Subaru Impreza were quite comfortable, despite lacking any power adjustments other than heating. The seats Contributed Article proved to be as supportive and Autotrader inviting as a hug from Mom, and by the time I had reached my destination, I was tired By Rob Nestora but fully prepared for a night With winter's icy hands knockof pizza and laughs with good ing on our door and the inevifriends. table lull in activity as everyForward-collision Warnone prepared for the holidays, ing I decided to take our 2017 Subaru Impreza on a road trip On my way back to Atlanta, I to visit friends in Colorado. encountered wet weather that Long road trips are a great way hampered visibility but still to see the virtues and flaws of allowed the EyeSight system vehicles, as I experienced last to function. I had just passed year in the 2017 Acura MDX a tractor trailer that seemed and the 2016 Subaru Legacy. not to see me as it began to be few and far between. That Given the 1,400 miles between about 21 hours without having inclines driving up to Lovemerge into my lane just before to find a place to sleep overland Pass and the Continental being said, the longest range Atlanta and Denver, I was I passed it. While I was lookDivide, but there was a notice- I was able to achieve on the sure to experience a variety of night. ing in my rearview to see what able difference in performance trip was 330.6 miles, which circumstances to test the mettle Engine and MPG while in the mountains. ate up 11.33 gallons of fuel. By the massive truck was doing, of the plucky Impreza. the forward-collision warning Our Impreza Sport came with the time I had returned home Range sounded, signaling stopped Adaptive Cruise Control a 4-cylinder engine, which to Atlanta, I had filled up the traffic ahead. The audible alert and Lane-keep Assist doesn't provide a huge amount One minor drawback to taking tank 11 times over the almost of power but does return the Impreza on this road trip Semi-autonomous functions 3,100 miles I had driven on the allowed me to switch lanes in anticipation of the stopped respectable fuel economy. was its smallish gas tank of are great features to have on trip. vehicles ahead and narrowly Overall, I was able to average 13.2 gallons. While this might long road trips because they All-Wheel Drive avoid an accident that could 29.1 miles per gallon, with a keep individual gas-station pitallow drivers to relax a little have sandwiched me between high of 32.1 and a low of 25.6. stop costs low, it does mean you The Impreza's all-wheel drive and enjoy the drive while the stationary cars and a semi This is slightly lower than the have to stop more often to get performed remarkably well on systems take over some of the loaded with cargo -- making it Subaru-stated fuel economy the fuel the engine needs. The the snowy mountain roads we more tedious parts of driving, a feature I'm very, very grateful of 28 mpg in the city, 38 mpg more frequent refueling stops discovered. On a completely such as constantly adjustfor today. on the highway and 32 mpg in also translate to a longer trip unplowed and untreated road, ing the speed on your cruise combined driving. There are time, which on this trip proved the Impreza managed to hold There and Back Again control to keep from colliding to be a bit annoying but also its grip and climb up hills that with the vehicle in front of you. several potential reasons for After returning from my the lower fuel economy, such as offered a welcome opportunity a front-wheel-drive vehicle That being said, the adaptive adventure behind the wheel to stretch my legs after hunwould've been unable to concruise control included within increased elevation and speed of our Impreza Sport, I feel as limits of 65+ mph, but it's defi- dreds of miles of driving. quer. At one point, I was sure the Subaru EyeSight system if I came to know the Subaru nitely not close to the 38 mpg performed remarkably well, One thing I noticed on the trip I had bitten off more than I much better than I did prior to highway that was stated. no surprise after experiencwas that the fuel light tends to could chew while encountering the trip. I now had no illusions a steep hill with fresh powder ing the system on the Subaru One thing I did notice was that come on with about 3 gallons about its capability in various Legacy last year. The lanethe engine did strain a little bit left in the tank, so I found my- -- but sure enough, the capable climates and weather condikeep assist was also a great in higher elevations. The Imself stopping about once every Impreza managed to make its way up the incline with only a tions, and could truly apprehelp, maintaining my lane as I preza managed to get the job 300 miles, give or take. The ciate what the car could do. minor amount of slippage. shuffled through radio stations done, but I did have to push extra room in the tank after Given its thrifty price tag, the in search of something to take the gas pedal virtually to the the light comes on does provide Seat Comfort 2017 Subaru Impreza is defimy mind off the thousands of floor while driving up roads an ample amount of mileage nitely a car I would consider Spending 1,400 miles behind miles of driving in front of me. in the mountains of Breckento find a gas station, which if I lived in colder climates, as the wheel can be a nightmare Thanks to these features, I was ridge. This could be due to the came in handy in spots of rural in an uncomfortable seat. well as the warmer one I curable to make it to Denver in thinner air coupled with the Kansas, where gas stations can My lower back is what one rently reside in.
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Statepoint Sudoku Statepoint Crossword ACROSS
Last Week’s Solutions
1. Had, with "thou" 6. Leaves in a bag 9. "____ ____ good example" 13. Chilled 14. Hole punching tool 15. John du Pont, e.g. 16. *"Private Parts" and "Miss America" author 17. Hawaiian garland 18. Faster! 19. *Highest grossing movie 21. *Popular 1990s communication device 23. Digital location marker 24. Sty cry 25. Homer's exclamation 28. Ticket leftover 30. Perform onychectomy 35. International Civil Aviation Organization 37. Please get back to me 39. Andean pack animal 40. Aldous Huxley's drug of choice 41. Willow twig 43. Cain's unfortunate brother 44. Like Desmond Morris' ape 46. Of low density 47. Cosa Nostra and such 48. Entertained 50. Yanks 52. U Rah ____! 53. "Put that in your ____ and smoke it!" 55. *Swedish pop group, ____ of Base 57. *Human ____ Project
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THE 1990S
60. *Grunge fabric 64. Panthers 65. "Uh-uh" 67. Indian cuisine yogurt staple 68. High society 69. Genesis vessel 70. Audience’s approval 71. '70s hairdo 72. *Pamela Anderson's husband 73. Rosetta Stone, e.g.
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1. *Conan debuted as one on NBC in 1993 2. Against 3. Weight watcher's plan 4. Garbage disposal fodder 5. *Anna Kournikova's domain 6. Barber's supply 7. *Dolly 8. Cover story 9. a.k.a. porgy 10. Dublin land 11. Millimeter of mercury 12. Take your pick 15. Israeli monetary unit 20. Preface 22. *Emma Thompson in "Howard's ____" 24. Eliminate 25. *Royal car crash victim 26. ____'s razor 27. 3-line poem 29. *This socialist state is no more, acr. 31. Chowder ingredient 32. *Robert Reich, Secretary of ____
33. Single-cell animal 34. *Brandon or Brenda of "Beverly Hills, 90210" 36. Lyric poems 38. Paddington's home country 42. Like something fit for a king 45. Remove from the throne 49. Not bright 51. Frightens 54. Prison-related
56. Perform in a play 57. *1991 war site 58. Arabian chieftain 59. *Operation Joint Endeavour mastermind organization 60. Type of fish net 61. Cairo's waterway 62. Et alibi, abbr. 63. *"Late Night" becomes "____ Show" 64. One in a pod 66. Second person of be
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Happy New Year! Chautauqua Nursing & Rehabilitation Center would like to say Congratulations and Thank You to all of our 300+ staff members on our 3 year Anniversary!
We employ:
• Certified Nurse’s Aides • LPN’s • RN’s • Housekeepers • Dietary Aides • Cooks • Activity Aides • PT’s • OT’s • COTA’s • PTA’s and Maintenance!
— Great wage based on experience, benefits, health insurance, Pharmacy, Dental, Eye care, 401K —
If you would like to join our team contact:
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