Though this region has celebrated the national athletic feats of Michael Heary who played college basketball at Navy and the legendary home run by Dave Criscione while he was with the Baltimore Orioles in 1977, nothing can compare to the world's stage.
Which is why our selection for the Newsmaker of the month is so special. You will always remember where you were when you heard the outcome: Jennifer (Stuczynski) Suhr has won the gold medal for the United States in pole vaulting.
The sound of that phrase alone sends chills down your spine. The United States, and Chautauqua County, could take pride on that day - and forever - as being No. 1.
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Though this region has celebrated the national athletic feats of Michael Heary who played college basketball at Navy and the legendary home run by Dave Criscione while he was with the Baltimore Orioles in 1977, nothing can compare to the world’s stage.
Which is why our selection for the Newsmaker of the month is so special. You will always remember where you were when you heard the outcome: Jennifer (Stuczynski) Suhr has won the gold medal for the United States in pole vaulting.
The sound of that phrase alone sends chills down your spine. The United States, and Chautauqua County, could take pride on that day — and forever — as being No. 1.
So even if Michael Phelps set the record for medals this year in London and the U.S. hockey team pulled off a miracle in Lake Placid in 1980, no Olympic event can or will ever replace the magic we all witnessed on Aug. 6, 2012.
Jennifer Suhr wins gold. It does not get any better than that.
So even if Michael Phelps set the record for medals this year in London and the U.S. hockey team pulled off a miracle in Lake Placid in 1980, no Olympic event can or will ever replace the magic we all witnessed on Aug. 6, 2012.
Jennifer Suhr wins gold. It does not get any better than that.
