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Second St., Jamestown Community Nominates Northwest 483-1650 • jacfcu.org Federally insured by NCUA Arena for Kraft Hockeyville USA Article Contributed by said Craig Hinderleider, general manager of Northwest Arena. “Hopefully, we can get Cortney Linnecke the community to vote for us and push us onto the next round of contest voting.” For the second year in a row, Kraft Hockeyville USA is While a competition decided by majority presenting the Northwest Ice Arena and the Jamestown vote may seem daunting – Jamestown is sure Community a chance to win it big. to compete against larger cities – in fact, the Kraft Hockeyville USA is a contest that was created to two most recent winning arenas search for the most passionate hockey community in hailed from cities with smaller America. All across the nation, various ice arenas have been nominated for the opportunity to win a grand The Northwest Arena is home to many different Lakers prize of $150,000 in arena upgrades and the chance hockey teams for all ages, genders, and ability levels. to host an NHL pre-season game. The winning arena is chosen by community members: people logon to According to Hinderleider, $150,000 would go a long Krafthockeyville.com, select their hometown rink, ways at the Northwest Arena, where they are always and write a nomination. The arena with the most populations than striving to improve their facilities. In particular, he nominations by 11:59 p.m. EST on March 10 wins. Jamestown, NY. says the funds would help Northwest Arena buy a new In 2015, the grand Zamboni, a big purchase for which the arena has been “A lot of what the Kraft Hockeyville competition is prize went to saving. about is community, and we feel that we’ve become an Johnston, PA, a important part of the downtown Jamestown region,” city just an hour They currently host a fundraiser which allows patrons to and a half outside take a ride on the Zamboni for a $10 donation. of Pittsburgh. Last “We’re looking into the electric Zambonis, which is kind of the wave of the future,” Hinderleider said. “It’s more The Jamestown Skating Club calls year, the winning the Northwest Arena home. arena was located economical and environmentally safe.” in Marquette, MI, Winning the Kraft Hockeyville USA competition would and the community hosted a pre-season mean more than buying a new Zamboni, however. game between the Buffalo Sabres and the It would mean giving back to the community: both Carolina Hurricanes. This year, prizes by improving the arena’s extensive programming and will also be awarded to a runner up, two events, and by boosting surrounding businesses. first place winners, and six second place winners. Each winning arena will receive “I feel that we’re kind of the lifeblood of downtown $75,000, $25,000, and $10,000 in arena Jamestown,” said Dan Shea, creative director at Public skates at the Northwest Arena are a popular weekend event. upgrades, respectively. Continued on Page 10... Governor’s Budget Cuts Senior Services Funding Article Contributed by are getting the opposite message." of funding increases for senior services the 2017-18 annual budget for the State such as home care, personal care, home Office for Aging. In addition, changes in Chautauqua County Governor Cuomo's proposed budget shows severe cuts and shifts in funding to delivered meals, adult day care services, Title XX funding of the social services Office for the Aging block grant put 65 senior centers in New York City alone at risk for closing. The Chautauqua County Office for the The continued growth of the state's senior Aging (OFA) is joining the Association population due to the baby boomers on Aging in New York and other Area reaching 65 continues to exceed national Agencies on Aging across the state for averages. Seniors of New York State now the "Step Up for Seniors" initiative. This have to be concerned about the welfare initiative brings together seniors so they of their current program funding, which can show state elected leaders their they themselves financially support in support for senior program funding. part or entirely. In addition, they "New York State Governor Andrew must be concerned about the ever Cuomo has announced his intention to increasing waiting list of seniors who make New York State 'Aging Friendly,'" need services in their homes but are said Dr. Mary Ann Spanos, Chautauqua not being addressed at all in this current County OFA Director. "But with the budget funding. With the growing submission of his proposed budget Aging Services programs at a time when health insurance counseling, and transportation, the Governor's proposal for 2017-2018, senior residents of over 15,000 seniors across New York Continued on Page 11... Chautauqua County and across the state State are waiting for services. 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