Amphitheater Controversy Ramps Up Pros and Cons Debated
www.JamestownGazette.com FR @JtownGazette The People’s Paper. Chautauqua Marketing Solutions, LLC Your Community • Your Credit Union Jamestown Area Community Federal Credit Union lebrating Ce75 483-1650 • jacfcu.org Federally insured by NCUA We take tree care seriously... Fully Insured Professional Service Article Contributed by Walt Pickut “We want to have a Chautauqua style discussion where everybody has all the information and can make a good decision from there,” George Murphy, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Chautauqua Institution told an interviewer recently. Murphy was answering questions about the controversy over the proposed renovation or replacement of the legendary and historic Amphitheater at the center of the Institution’s grounds. The Amphitheater project has drawn both fire and praise from many. Murphy Tree Removal Stump Removal Tree Trimming Lot Clearing Tree Planting Skid Steer Services Logging Log Loads Vol. 5 • No. 24 | Week of June 15, 2015 Amphitheater Controversy Ramps Up Pros and Cons Debated Years 915 E. Second St., Jamestown WEEK LY /JamestownGazette EE reflected that no controversy can be settled without looking at both sides, an especially difficult exercise once opinions have become polarized. A recent pre-season visit to the grounds revealed apparently reasonable opinions on both sides of the issue. Artist’s impression of new main entrance of the proposed Amphitheater reconstruction. Voices to be Heard A series of informational sessions will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays through the first six weeks of the season at Chautauqua Institution for participants to hear in-depth discussions of the challenges and plans involved in the project, to ask questions, voice opinions and register their approval or disapproval based on that information. Guests are also invited to tour the facilities as part of these opportunities to see the physical problems and opportunities inherent to the project. Members of the administration and the production and artistic staff who use the Amphitheater will also be on hand to discuss their experiences and needs in the production of live entertainment. Continued on Page 9 3rd (for Split your own firewood) Call for a free no obligation estimate (716) 736-3963 / (814) 725-1650 Got Save $25 With Coupon e? MicEhrlich Pest Control Guaranteed Results Free Estimates Estimates 800-331-BUGS FREE ESTIMATES “My Daddy is whistling again cause he got his throat fixed at the doctors.” WCA Ear Nose & Throat Specialists. To schedule an appointment 664-8515 2 JAMESTOWN GAZETTE www.JamestownGazette.com June 15, 2015 Meeder’s Restaurant Free Strawberry Shortcake For all the “DADs”! 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Victor Mull Circulation..................................................David Peterson Only Your Opinion? There’s nothing “Only” about it. It is your opinion and you have a right to it. Right? The trouble is that too often we act like a feeling is the same as an opinion. That is one of the most dangerous mistakes a person can make. Opinions take thought to form and feelings have no IQ at all. Feelings are important, even vital, but people who try to think with their feelings often make terrible decisions. Feelings have to be put under your “thinking cap” along with actual facts in order to form a real, useful opinion. The word opinion comes from the ancient Latin, opinor, which means I think…most definitely not I feel. If somebody asks for your opinion, be careful if you hear yourself say, “Well, here’s how I feel about that…” Without facts to back them up, opinions are as counterfeit as money without the government to back it up. There is another word for opinions formed from feelings alone, according to 20th century writer, E. B. White. He said, “Prejudice is a great time saver. You can form opinions without having to get the facts.” That’s the trouble with jumping on crowded opinion bandwagons driven by popular, even respected people. I’d rather borrow your toothbrush than your opinion… if I haven’t done all the looking under rocks, all the delving into corners and lots of thinking-about-it for myself. Respect your opinion enough to earn your own. An opinion based on peer pressure is a ticket to ride on the Dummy Line. Albert Einstein once said, “Few people are capable of expressing with poise opinions which differ from the prejudices of their social environment. Most people are even incapable of forming such opinions.” But maybe that’s too harsh. We have to go someplace to get our facts and that’s often to the experts who know more than we do. Respecting their opinions is wise, it’s just not enough. You can’t be an expert in everything, but you can become knowledgeable for yourself if something is important enough to have an opinion on. That takes work, but when is the last time you learned something new, fascinating and useful and didn’t feel good about it? The world is our very own “brain gym.” Enjoy the workout. So this week your Jamestown Gazette invites you to Chautauqua Institution, not just to read other people’s opinions about it, but to take a trip for yourself. It’s an especially wonderful and charming place to visit before the ticket booth opens later this month. A controversy is brewing there over the difference between an old building and a new one. It gets exciting when you realize tens of millions of dollars are at stake and a perfect storm is brewing over opinions, feelings and “authorities” wrangling over the matter. Our front page this week offers what we hope is a balanced sampling of some facts and thoughtful opinions on both sides which we gathered right on site. We haven’t “picked a side” for ourselves. We only want to whet your appetite enough to tempt you into taking a look for yourself. If you go, enjoy the tour. And today, enjoy the read. Walt Pickut Editor The Jamestown Gazette CONTRIBUTING WRITERS J.F. Hill ........................................................ Picture Privateer Janet Wahlberg.................................... Finding Your Family Joanne Tanner............................................... Down to Earth Patricia Pihl............................................Pieces of the Past Pastor Scott Hannon...................................... Faith Matters Pastor Shawn Hannon.................................... Faith Matters Vicki McGraw................................. 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The Amphitheater was built in 1883 when the Institution itself was not yet 10 years old. “A lot of the features of the old building cannot pass today’s building codes,” according to Bill Flanders, a long time Chautauqua resident, engineer and builder whose family business was instrumental in constructing many of the Institution’s buildings over the years. “There’s not as much of the original Amphitheater left as some people may think, considering the years of repairs and modifications that have gone into it,” he added. This view stands behind the many who favor demolition. Opponents of the old Amphitheater’s demolition, however, counter that the Institution’s plan will obliterate nearly “…every character-defining element of the structure,” a recognized National Historic Landmark. According to Brian Berg, chair of the Committee to Preserve the Historic Chautauqua Amphitheater, and the National Treasures website (savingplaces. org/amp), the Chautauqua Institution administration has admitted to planning demolition rather that their originally stated “rehabilitation.” The website states “…the Amp is certainly in need of some upgrades and improvements today. All buildings need to be cared for and maintained over time” and with “…careful stewardship, the Amp is still very much a historic structure worthy of preservation for future generations.” Looking Ahead or Backward? According to one Chautauqua property owner who started coming to the Institution 60 years ago as a youngster with her family (who preferred not to be named), “the founders of this place were forward thinkers. They were revolutionaries, not historic preservationists. Doing ‘the new thing’ is in Chautauqua Institution’s DNA. A 132-year-old building doesn’t make sense with 21st Century technology and a new century’s opportunities. We weren’t meant to live in the past here.” This view is consistent with the Institution’s Study Group Report which states, “The current structure has many challenges because of age, size, configuration, and the demands of presenting a 21st century program in a 19th century building.” See ciweb. org/amp-report for more. Historians note that the Institution was founded as the Chautauqua Lake Sunday School Assembly in 1874 to experiment in outside-ofschool, vacation-time education. Quickly expanded to provide teacher training and music, art, philosophy and science, it became the 19th Century version of “Viral”, within only a few years spawning hundreds of “Chautauquas” across the nation, some of which still exist today. Change and forward thinking, according to many Chautauquans, are the Institution’s most important “historic landmarks” to preserve, not buildings. Nevertheless, according to savingplaces. org, “The Institution’s own survey shows that the architectural history of the Amp was the most important feature in defining the Amphitheater experience among respondents. Additionally, 93% of respondents indicated that the current Amp adequately accommodates the Institution’s programming, while 31% felt that the Amp meets those needs perfectly.” According to Bill Flanders, “People here feel they ‘own’ the Institution, in a way. They have invested so many years and dollars in it that their sense of ownership and loyalty entitles them to a voice in what happens here.” Practical Matters A recent visit to the Amphitheater revealed repairs underway on a section of the Amphitheater roof that had collapsed under the weight of the 201415 winter snow. “Here’s the new beam,” a construction worker said, indicating a massive wooden beam and supporting WE ACCEPT MANUFACTURER’S COUPONS! Pepsi cubes 2/ 12 $ 12 oz. 24 pks. Italian Rolls $ 29 Aging Gracefully or Crumbling? 5 JAMESTOWN GAZETTE www.JamestownGazette.com June 15, 2015 7 $ 99 pound 8 ct. 1 $ 99 pound +Tax/Dep. Boneless Strip Steaks 1 Our Own Italian Sausage 00 Hunts Pasta Sauce 79 ¢ XL Slicing Tomatoes 1 $ 27 24 oz. Hours: Mon.-Sat. 7am-8pm, Sun. & Holidays 7am-5pm pound Sale Prices Good 6/15/15-6/21/15 We accept Cash, Personal Checks, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Food Stamps & NY & PA Direct Debit Cards. structures under a large new section of roof. “The old one was rotted right out. Lucky thing more didn’t come down this year.” “The back stage is abysmal, really,” said a member of the Chautauqua arts community describing the behind the scenes facilities that greet performers, whether they are Chautauqua’s own performers or guests stars and groups. It was also noted that the back stage loading area, having been designed for 19th century horses and freight is inadequate and even inaccessible for 21st century semis and heavy stage equipment. Demo or Rehab? The question most often voiced is whether demolition or rehabilitation is more appropriate. “In the past, the changes that were made to update and improve the Amp were done incrementally and with great respect to the historic character and integrity of the original design,” according to savingplaces.org. Presumably, the 21st century upgrades could be accomplished once again by rehabilitating the existing structure while maintaining its original character. One Chautauquan asked, “Do we really need to spend $33 million for a brand new building that will only be used for nine weeks every year?” “Will the old Amphitheater really last another 130 years, no matter how well we care for it? An old building cobbled out of a patchwork of fixes, repairs and modifications just isn’t good enough,” a senior member of the Chautauqua Institution administration countered. “We simply have to start from the ground up to make it right. And shouldn’t we offer our patrons and guests the kind of safety, convenience, comfort and theatrical experience that are simply beyond the old building traditions and out dated codes to provide?” The new building is designed to retain the “outdoor” experience and much of the feel of the original architecture, according to the architects developing the project. The 2011 Study Group Report provided, “…a conceptual estimate of construction costs showing a range from $19 million to $21 million.” In 2015, a price tag of $33 million is circulating and many wonder if “project creep” can be far behind. Final Answer? Whether the final answer will be based on sentimental attachment to an historic and noble structure, a forward looking drive to a finer future or simply on economic considerations, Chautauqua Institution is poised to stop, look and listen to all sides this summer with an eye toward a final decision slated for mid-August, 2015. Opinions on all sides seem firm but few claim the final answer will be simple to arrive at. 6 JAMESTOWN GAZETTE www.JamestownGazette.com June 15, 2015 Takin’ Out the E N I EE Garbage H W FF TTHH ! O K E WE O Last week I took out the garbage… no, wait, that’s backwards. The garbage (nearly) took me out. Actually, it was somebody’s garbage can that nearly took out my front bumper. Garbage men work hard, so why is it so hard for home owners to take in their empty cans in the morning? Why not just leave it on the curb all day so the Week 6/15/15 - 6/21/15 wind can take it way of down the street for you, then you don’t have to take it in at all. I just have to scrape it off my bumper. Please don’t decorate the curb, the street or my car with the cans you’re too lazy to take in. Submitted by: A. Wendy Day & Hugh Stan Wellbak The Weekly Crossword by Margie E. 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Burke Difficulty : Easy Copyright 2015 by The Puzzle Syndicate Staff Members Honored as Longest-Serving Employees at WCA HOW TO SOLVE: (Answer appears elsewhere in this issue) Several of the top honorees gather with their Supervisors and Betsy T. Wright, WCA Hospital President/CEO in celebration of the upcoming 56th Annual Employee Recognition Dinner. Article Contributed by WCA Hospital at the event, employees receive commemorative gifts to signify their achievement. Fourteen employees will be honored as longest-serving employees at the 56th WCA Hospital Annual Employee Recognition Dinner to be held on Monday, June 15 at 5:45 p.m. at the Lakewood Rod & Gun Club, Lakewood. Recognized for 40 years of devoted service and care include, Kathleen A. Anderson, Laboratory Hematology Supervisor; Yvonne A. Chriscaden, R.N., 2B Maternity Care Center; Martha S. Lundin, Cytotechnologist; Janet L. McMillin-Jaszcz, Laboratory Education Coordinator; Kathy L. Scott, L.P.N., 2B Maternity Care Center; Debra A. Triscari, R.N., Endoscopy. Recognized for 35 years of devoted service and care include, Gertrude M. Archer, Medical Technologist; Kathy J. Bailey, Nuclear Medicine Technologist; Janine K. Brady, Nutrition Office Manager/ Registered Technician; Dennett L. Carpenter, Reimbursement Manager; Charles W. Dole, Respiratory Therapy Technician; Sandra K. Dole, Senior R.N., Emergency Department; Elaine M. Golden, Phlebotomy Supervisor; Mary Beth Johnson, Occupational Health Nurse Coordinator. The WCA Hospital Board of Directors will honor 141 employees at the ceremonial dinner held each year to honor employees who have achieved noteworthy length of service marks at WCA. In addition to being recognized “Our honorees are an inspiration to others and truly exemplify our mission at WCA,” said Betsy T. Wright, FACHE, WCA Hospital President/ CEO. “The patients and families we serve can take comfort in knowing that our healthcare team is backed by years of dedicated and unwavering service to our hospital. This annual commemorative celebration serves as a reminder that hospitals are the foundations of communities and serve people in every community, from all walks of life.” Jana Anderson-O’Camb, Senior Director of Human Resources at the hospital noted, “We are very proud of what our honorees have accomplished and inspired to have such highlyskilled, compassionate individuals caring for our patients. This honorary banquet is our way of saying ‘thank you’.” One hundred and thirty one employees will be honored for 2,590 years of combined service. Employees will be honored who have reached 5, 10, 20, 30, 35, and 40-year anniversaries with the hospital. The highlight of the evening’s celebration will be a video tribute to top honorees. For career opportunities at WCA Hospital, visit the hospital’s website at www.wcahospital.org and complete easy on-line application. THE 5TH 3rd ANNUAL 2015 JAMESTOWN GAZETTE www.JamestownGazette.com June 15, 2015 7 Ring Elementary SPIRETHEATER.ORG School Holds Walk 317 E 3rd St. Jamestown, NY 14701 for Roadrunner Pride 716-450-7357 FaithMatters Water Eagle Ring Elementary School students, Aubrey Bay, Ariel Collazo, Arielle Norman, Alexander Pashkow and Lillian Stormont, waved their flags during the school’s Walk for Roadrunner Pride. Article Contributed by Jamestown Public Schools Ring Elementary School recently held its 4th Annual Roadrunner Pride Walk to Washington Middle School as a culminating event that raised over $3,000 for the general Ring PTA fund. Contributing Writer Pastor Scott Hannon St. John Lutheran Church, Amherst, NY I love water. As a child I spent summers playing in the creeks at Allegany State Park and swimming in the lake at my family’s cottage. In high school and college I worked as a lifeguard and swim instructor. Even now, I love to water ski and go tubing with Molly (note: I am officially retired from tubing by myself, too many unfriendly drivers over the years). I think water is awesome… but it also scares me half to death. There isn’t a moment when I am on the water with my family that I am not a little bit afraid. When my daughters are swimming in pools or open water, or even just taking a bath, I am filled with anxiety. I love driving by rivers and creeks, but they also strike me as a bit ominous. I try to get on the Niagara River as much as possible, but there’s never a time I don’t think about where it eventually ends up. Water is great, but it is also a powerful and dangerous thing. Since I was a child, I have been fascinated by the water stories in scripture… the chaotic waters of creation… the parting of the Red Sea… the flood that drowned mankind… the stormy sea that Jesus calmed in in the gospels… leads to death. Out of control water In control water leads to life. In creation, God’s Spirit rushes over the waters to create life. In Exodus, God parts the sea so the Israelites can be saved. Through the flood God delivers Noah and his family. Jesus calms the storm before the disciples’ boat is capsized and later walks on water to meet them in the midst of chaos. For the most part, water is out of our control. Sure, we can harness a river’s current for power, treat lake water for drinking, and create reservoirs for supply, but we still find ourselves victims of droughts, floods and storms – and that is downright scary! However, water is not out of God’s jurisdiction and the One who created, parted, flooded, and calmed remains in control. So, what’s the point? Well, my guess is you’ll come across water today – brushing your teeth, taking a shower, driving around, eating a meal, etc. When you do, take a moment to give thanks for in control water that leads to life. Remember your baptism. Reflect on the wonderful, yet dangerous, realities water brings. Dip your thumb in the water and trace a cross on your forehead. Water is not out of God’s control and God uses it to call, claim and cleanse you. the sea Jesus walked on in the middle of the night… I’ve wrestled, struggled, read and reread these stories a thousand times now. Each time I read I come away with a fresh take on God’s action in the world, but here is the one takeaway I always have: For more inspiration and insights from Pastor Scott’s past columns, please visit www.jamestowngazette.com and click on the Faith Matters page. The Jamestown Gazette is proud to present our county’s most creative and original writers for your enjoyment and enlightenment. Ring Elementary School students worked for four weeks to raise the money to support the PTA. Funds are used to provide: Fun Nights, lamination, bussing to The Safety Village, playground renovations, as well as many other miscellaneous activities and supplies for the students and staff at Ring School. Top money earners were rewarded with prizes including: passes from Lakewood Family Golf Center, kites, bikes, scooters, basketballs, footballs, and skateboards. “The Walk for Roadrunner Pride is a great event to build school pride and show that we are all working together to reach a common goal,” said Ring Elementary School Principal Connie Foster. “The students are proud to bring in their donations and walk together to Washington Middle School. It is a wonderful experience to see everyone in such a large school all working together. The Walk for Roadrunner Pride is great for school morale!” Zabrodsky Named 2015 Leader of the Year Article Contributed by Chautauqua Leadership Network Kristy B. Zabrodsky, CPA and shareholder of Buffamante Whipple Buttafaro, P.C., has been selected for the 2015 Leader of the Year Award by Chautauqua Leadership Network (CLN). Ms. Zabrodsky will be honored by CLN at an award dinner held in her honor on June 30 at the Jamestown Gateway Train Station. In her nomination letter, CLN alumnus and 1998 recipient of the award, Dr. Lillian V. Ney stated, “Kristy’s style of leadership is quiet and often behind the scenes. She is content to see results and does not seek recognition… However, actions speak louder than words, and her imprint is all around us, and her accomplishments speak for themselves.” According to CLN President Christine Schuyler, “Kristy is a great example of someone who works to create a community in charge of its destiny… CLN is thrilled to be able to recognize Kristy’s many achievements.” CLN believes it is important to reflect upon her leadership and celebrate Kristy’s example. CLN Director Pene Hutton states, “Kristy Zabrodsky sets the standard for the kind of servant leadership we want to emulate. CLN has spent 23 years developing leaders for a better Chautauqua County and Kristy demonstrates how an effective leader can indeed make a positive impact on community.” Kristy B. Zabrodsky Zabrodsky’s award dinner, 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30 will be held at the Jamestown Gateway Train Station, 212 W 2nd Street, Jamestown. Reservations are open to the public and are due by June 23. Call Pene Hutton, 338-1555. The cost is $35 a person. Now in its 23rd year, CLN is a not-for-profit organization designed to identify, recruit, train and network area professionals. To date, over 500 individuals have participated in the program, founded to develop effective community leaders to address the challenges and opportunities facing Chautauqua County. For more information about CLN, visit www.chautauqualeadership.org. 8 JAMESTOWN GAZETTE www.JamestownGazette.com June 15, 2015 JOIN ME IN THE KITCHEN with Vicki McGraw Beer Can Summer Contributing Writer Vicki McGraw Well, summer seems to have finally arrived…and with that comes warm sunny days, lots of time to relax, and of course, no stress at all. Yeah right! We hope for the warm sunny days, especially on the weekends, please! But time to relax? No stress? Come on, who are we kidding? Summer means working hard to get the stuff we NEED to do done quickly so we can do the stuff we WANT to do! The stress comes from that little idea! We need to think ahead, so what we need to do takes less time and effort, and we are able to enjoy ourselves without the guilt! My favorite part of the warmer months is grilling…and luckily my husband is a grill master! Chicken or burgers, chops or kebabs, no matter what is, it just tastes better cooked on the grill. While it may take a little fore-thought to prepare some things, the cook times are generally shorter and the opportunity to serve a hot meal without heating up your kitchen is the best! Meats are like sponges…they will absorb the flavors you introduce them to! I always season my meats with the intention of letting them rest before cooking so that the flavor of the seasoning will infuse the meat. The longer it rests, the more flavor will intensify. Another method of not just flavoring but tenderizing meats is to brine them; much like I would brine a turkey at Thanksgiving, I will brine chicken pieces to infuse an amazing deep flavor and add unparalleled moisture to the meat. A great flavor infused meat is grilled, beercan chicken. I always do two at a time to be sure I have plenty! Using a “can stand”, the chicken is cooked with the can inside it, thus creating a steam bath of flavor. Whether you use your favorite can of beer, soft drink or fruit juice, the liquid will heat to steaming and the vapors will be absorbed into the meat. The important thing to remember is to shove a potato or an onion into the opening at the top of the chicken so as to trap the flavorful steam! We always need a tasty side dish to go with our grilled meats, and there are many summer salads we can whip up quickly. The important thing to remember when planning a summer salad is how “heat resilient” it will be. I love mayo based salads like potato and macaroni salads, but when the weather is really warm, I turn to different dressings to avoid possible spoilage and the resulting “tummytroubles”. Pasta Salad is a natural choice for a summer side dish because it withstands the heat, but why not try German potato salad for a change? With its sweet vinegar dressing it will hold well and can be served at room temperature. Or how about a sweet pasta salad…simply replace the veggies and Italian dressing with chopped dried fruits and nuts and dress with a sweet vinaigrette dressing. It doesn’t take much to turn a cold weather dinner into a summer sensation! To read more of Vicki McGraw’s commentaries on good cooking, fine recipes and perfect party treats, visit www.jamestowngazette.com and click on Join Me in the Kitchen’s own page. The Jamestown Gazette is proud to present our county’s most creative and original writers for your enjoyment and enlightenment. Sweet Pasta Salad •1 lb colored, shaped pasta (I like bowties!), cooked al dente •½ c craisins •1 c fresh blueberries •1 c fresh raspberries •½ c sunflower seeds •½ c chopped pecans •½ c (or to taste) raspberry vinaigrette Place all ingredients in a large bowl; toss carefully to coat with dressing. Serve chilled. Beer-Can Chicken •(2) 3-4 lb whole chickens, rinsed •(2) 12 oz cans of beer (soda or juice can be used, also!) •1 Tbsp olive oil •Salt, pepper and seasoning of your choice (I like to use different herb blends) If you have a “can holder” for this purpose, place can in opening and insert chicken cavity over can. If you don’t have a can holder, simply insert chicken over can, stand in small roasting pan and surround with crumpled foil to keep the chicken upright. Please remember to “pop the top” on your beer or juice can before you pop it onto the grill or into the oven, or more than the chicken may go POP! Drizzle olive oil over chicken and rub to coat; sprinkle with seasonings. Place pan on grill that has been preheated to high. Close cover and cook on high for ½ hour, then reduce heat to low and cook for an additional 1 ½ hours (total cook time 2 hrs). When done, chicken should be at 165* and the juice will run clear. Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes before carving. Jamestown Municipal Band at Allen Park Article Contributed by Todd McLean The Jamestown Municipal Band will perform its first concert of the summer season at Allen Park on Wednesday, June 24 at 7:00 PM. The concert will feature music by Italian composers, as well as music with Italian themes. Inexpensive and tasty refreshments will be served by the Allen Park Women’s Club. A highlight of the concert is music by Giacomo Puccini. “Gianni Schicchi”, written in 1918, is Puccini’s only truly comic opera. It is in fact the third part of a trilogy (“Il Trittico”) of one-act operas. The other two, “Il Tabarro” and “Suor Angelica”, both much less popular, are rarely performed. The story, from Dante’s “Inferno” (reportedly a true-to-life account), concerns the death of a wealthy miser who cuts all the members of his greedy family out of his will. They seek the help of the shady Gianni Schicchi to steal it back. He then rips them off. The soprano aria “O Mio Babbino Caro (O My Dearest Papa)”, among Puccini’s most famous numbers, is sung by Lauretta, Gianni Schicchi’s daughter who is romantically involved with Rinuccio, a member of the miser’s family. The aria will be sung by Jamestown’s own Victoria McIlvain, now a student at Mercyhurst University. She has also been a contestant in Chautauqua Lake Voices. Those who have heard Ms. McIlvain’s previous performances have certainly recognized her talent; now, combined with diligent study it results in a polished technique and a rare sort of musical “magic.” The theme from Martin Scorsese’s film musical “New York, New York”, by Fred Ebb and John Kander, made famous by one of the most famous of all Italian-Americans – Frank Sinatra – will also be performed, among many others. Other concerts by the band include the patriotic concert July 1st, the Scandinavian concert July 8th, and the Children’s Concert/Christmas in July on July 15th. In addition to the de rigueur Swedish pieces, a special feature of the Scandinavian concert will be music by the young Finnish composer Ilari Hylkila, so far not widely heard by American audiences. Although much of his music is written for wind bands rather than full orchestra, one can still hear a clear affinity with the music of the great Finnish classical composer Jean Sibelius (a high compliment!) Even among its modern cadences, one can hear a love of the natural beauty of Finland, much as in the music of Sibelius. Perhaps even now, no musical figure looms so large in the hearts and minds of Finns as Sibelius, towering above all others. Even with America’s numerous composers classified as “great”, it is very hard to think of a counterpart to Sibelius in American minds, one occupying a similar space. This is perhaps best illustrated by an incident recounted by the Municipal Band’s director, Richard Lundquist. One year, after performing Sibelius’ “Finlandia” at the Scandinavian Folk Festival, an elderly woman from Finland, with tears in her eyes, approached Lundquist and thanked him profusely for the band’s performance of her country’s beloved national theme. To learn more see Jamestown Municipal Band on Facebook. 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On Saturday, June 20th, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the 43rd Annual Randolph Arts and Crafts Festival will take over Main Street, from the town’s main intersection to School Street in historic downtown Randolph and turn it over to street vendors with all kinds of beautiful hand-made wares and to the visiting pedestrians, rain or shine. Nearly 100 vendors were already promised by two weeks before the fair’s opening, and according to Heyl, more may be added to the list and even overflow the sidewalks and fill the streets. “Every year it just seems to get bigger and bigger,” Heyl said. In addition, an entire side street, Bank Street just off Main, will be devoted to festival food of nearly every conceivable kind. Long time favorites, Fowlers Candy and Franklin Maple are only two of many popular and creative vendors returning to serve up popular fare from taffy to candy apples and lemonade, and from fried dough to burgers, dogs and blooming onions, with snacks and beverages of every other kind to fill in the gaps. “Get ready to kick off summer on Main Street,” Heyl said. “The day also includes raffles and contests, such as the Beautiful Baby Contest and the Dog Show.” In addition to the vendor’s booths and displays under their own tents, according to Heyl, the downtown stores along Main Street will also welcome guests and visitors with their own fine goods, foods and wares. Heyl, herself a knitting enthusiast and new Randolph resident, recently joined her mother, Dianne Valvo, in running Yarn For Ewe, a sewing craft store and café which Diane recently moved from Kennedy, NY to Randolph. This family-friendly event also offers facepainting and games for children and a petting zoo and the Birds of Prey display, sponsored by Eagle Dream Rehabilitation Center. Cattaraugus County Bank is sponsoring the Bounce House, and free hay rides will be provided by Camp Li-Lo-Li. A Dunk Tank, sponsored by Randolph Retail Company and Simply Natural Alpaca Gift Shop will give everybody with a good throwing arm a chance to give somebody a good soaking for a good cause. Live entertainment will include a performance by Old Dawg Bluegrass, the Jock-ular Juggler, who juggles kettle bells, basketballs, golf clubs, and more, and an amazing performance by a professional magician. The dancers of Randolph’s Expressions Performing Arts Center will also be performing on Main Street. Other weekend events include the Randolph Library Book Sale from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20. The Masonic Lodge of Randolph is hosting a pancake breakfast at the Randolph Fire Hall from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. The Randolph Historical Society will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday with their display on Randolph businesses over the years. The popular Quilt Show will take over the Community Room of the Randolph Municipal Building from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. For more information about Randolph Arts and Crafts Fair, visit www.EnjoyRandolph. org or “like” Enjoy Randolph on Facebook. Jamestown Gazette’s Don’t Miss Out On Promoting Your Event or Fun Place to Visit Call Today! STAYcation Full Color Stapled Booklet June 29, 2015! Featuring Events & Places to visit in and around the Chautauqua County Area!! Reaching... • Jamestown & surrounding Chautauqua Co. areas! Including Chautauqua Institution! • Warren & Sugar Grove, PA areas! • Booklet will be posted Online! 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With graduations looming, and as homage to the “Sunscreen” phenomenon from a few years ago, here’s some of my best advice: You don’t get to choose your nickname. Never make the first out at third base. You can make it at first or second, but frankly, as a coach, I’d rather you didn’t make it at all. Life’s too short to eat hard cookies. If you try to dunk in a game make sure it goes in; two points are more important than oohs and aahs from the crowd. Throw the football deep at least once a quarter. Always use the formal title “President” when referring to the leader of your country, no matter how much you do or don’t like him. Whatever you’re playing, never stand still; except when it’s not your turn to putt, bowl, shoot a free throw, or stay on sides. The faster you run, the sooner you get there & Buy good shoes. When there’s a ball (or puck) involved, keep your head down! Stand up to bullies. You’ll only have to do it once. Hold your heroes to a high standard. If yours doesn’t stand up, get a new one. If you can’t come up with one ask me. There are plenty out there, many whose name you haven’t heard yet. Potential means you haven’t done anything yet. I like my doctors and my pilots to be older than me, and it’s getting harder to find them every year. Don’t teach your players five offenses when they can’t make a lay-up. Never lie to your doctor. If you’re not on the field, look at yourself before you look at the coach. Learn how to use a 4-way Stop sign for God’s sake. There are good curve-ball hitters, but no one hits a great curve ball. Under no circumstances should you ask a woman if she’s pregnant. Throw when they expect you to run, run when they expect you to throw. When opening presents, no one likes a good guesser. Make your strikes look like balls, and your balls look like strikes. The three basics of the golf swing; keep your head down, keep your darn (sic) head down, keep your GOSH DARN (sic x 2) head down. If you HAVE to fight, punch first and punch hard. Trash talk is for players who aren’t sure of themselves; pity them. Never take the first pitch on purpose, it might be the best one you see, and it’s exactly what the pitcher wants. Hit the first strike you see as hard as you can. Don’t boo. Even the ref is somebody’s son (special note to self ). They’re called cliché’s for a reason; it really is hard to beat a team three times in a season, most walks do turn into runs, they really do grow up before you know it, there really IS no “I” in team (there’s a “ME” but it’s backwards). Give me the player with knowledge and heart every time. Better to keep your mouth shut and appear ignorant than to open it and remove all doubt. If you’ve made your point, stop talking. If you make all your layups, and you keep them from making theirs, you’ll win more games than you lose. Always sit in the front of the class. The will to win isn’t nearly as important as the will to prepare to win. The one thing you’ll always be able to control is your level of fitness. You are what you do. Not what you say. Don’t tell me about the 4-footer you missed in competition until you’ve missed a thousand of them in practice. Don’t litter. Do your young players a favor and teach them how to hit, not how to walk. You aren’t a major league coach, and 3-0 is the best pitch to hit. Get rid of your “take” sign. You won’t always be the strongest or fastest, but you can be the toughest. I promise making a fool of yourself is more fun than sitting on the bench alone; dance the dance. And, here’s what I tell my kids before every game; Go Hard…Have Fun! To read more of Bill Burk’s reflections, astute observations and a rant or two on the wide world of sports, visit www. jamestowngazette.com and click on Bill Burk’s page. The Jamestown Gazette is proud to present our county’s most creative and original writers for your enjoyment and enlightenment. 5¢ e! New LOW Pric OFF EVERY TUESDAY! per carton O All Four Bills Defensive Linemen Make the NFL’s Top 100 Players Contributing Writer Cody Crandall Last season, the Buffalo Bills defensive line wreaked havoc on opposing offensive lines and quarterbacks. Now, that same Bills defensive line is dominating the list of the NFL’s Top 100 Players of 2015. All four current Bills defensive linemen made the list, and the Bills became the first franchise ever to have all four of their defensive linemen to make the list in the same year. Kyle Williams was the first one to see his name on the list when he came in at number 72. He was followed by Jerry Hughes at number 63. Marcell Dareus was number 53, and Mario Williams had the best ranking of any Bills defensive linemen at 42. Mario Williams set a career high in sacks last year with 14.5 which also led the team. Dareus was second on the team with an even 10 sacks. Hughes accumulated 9.5, which played a huge role in him resigning with the Bills this off-season. Kyle Williams had 5.5 sacks. Their combined play was an integral role in the Bills leading all of the National Football League in sacks. As the 2015 season approaches, it will be interesting to see if the Bills defense, and specifically their defensive line, can live up to high expectations. Those expectations don’t just come from these rankings, but several analysts, including Chris Simms who is a former NFL quarterback, think the Bills will have the top total defense in the NFL in 2015. The defense is going to be the backbone of the Bills this upcoming season. With Rex Ryan now at the helm, and with all of this top level talent, the defense is going to need to “lead the charge.” Yes, the Bills have some new weapons on offense including LeSean McCoy, Charles Clay, and Percy Harvin. But, the continued success of the Bills defense is paramount when it comes to the Bills breaking their playoff drought. Will the Bills defense live up to the high expectations? Will their defensive line continue to impose their will on opposing teams? Well, the wait is getting shorter Bills fans, so we all won’t have to wait that much longer to find out. Go Bills! Cody Crandall is an intern at the Jamestown Gazette. To read more of his insights, commentaries, and news about the world of sports and the Jamestown Jammers, visit www.jamestowngazette. com. The Jamestown Gazette is proud to present our county’s most creative and original writers for your enjoyment and enlightenment. FIND US ON FACEBOOK! www.facebook.com /JamestownGazette moke S sh J’s SNUFF SPECIALS o p 87 Octane/ red Cigars Filte DIeSeL $8.00 Nectar SPORTS with CODY CRANDALL RedMan & RedMan Golden Blend 40¢ Off/pouch Longhorn Cans 2/$1.99 WHILE SUPPLIES LAST BLUE Xpress Kits 716-354-6435 1.2 Miles South “LIMITED TIME” $13.49 Kit includes: *USB Charger *Battery Pack *2 Classic Flavor Tanks ¢ Off Exit 17 Southern Tier Expressway, Steamburg, NY We Accept Visa, Master Card, Personal Checks *Sorry PriCeS SubjeCt to ChAnge W/o notiCe* JAMESTOWN GAZETTE www.JamestownGazette.com June 15, 2015 Reverie Creamery Renovation began January 5, 2015 15 700 square foot Walk-In Humidor Over 500 Brands, Styles & Sizes of Premium Cigars Discount Program (visit for details) 1974 W. Perimeter Road, Steamburg, NY (Next to the Turtle Pit) Open 10am-7pm Mon-Sat 716-354-2100 Angels Among Us Spread the Word Front L to R: Rachel Vaillancourt, Assistant Cheese Maker, James Howard, Owner, Riko Chandra, Gretchen Copella, Assistant VP Community Bank NA, Carol Rasmussen, CCIDA Business Development Manager and Vincent Horrigan, Chautauqua County Executive. Back L to R: Brent Galuppo, General Manager Empire Development Inc. and Bryan W. Aipoalani , Inscale Architects Article Contributed by CCIDA County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) partnered with Community Bank NA, to assist in the building acquisition, renovation and equipment purchases for Reverie Creamery’s manufacturing and tourism project. “Without this critical funding, Reverie Creamery could not have become a reality. The assistance, guidance and nurturing relationships we have with both organizations is greatly appreciated,” said co-owner Riko Chandra. Owners, James Howard and Riko Chandra are pioneers in the production of European style, specialty artisan cheeses in the Western New York area. “We are fortunate that not only has Reverie Creamery chosen to make Chautauqua County its home but we hope it encourages others looking for a place that supports new businesses,” said Gretchen Copella, Vice President Community Bank NA. Reverie plans a special focus on French style, soft-ripened, aged and exclusively Western New York sourced goat’s milk cheese and cow’s milk cheese. The company selects farmers who practice pasture based herd feeding. Reverie’s traditional cheese making methods will be applied with state-of - the- art equipment in a facility fully compliant with New York State and Federal regulations. Approximately 60% of the cheese products will be fresh cheeses (25% Fresh and 35% soft-ripened). The rest will be cheese aged for 3-4 months (semi-hard cheese) and washed-rind cheese through collaboration with local wineries and breweries. They will vary by season due to seasonality of pasture based type milk. “Milk produced solely for cheese making and artisanal techniques combined with proper aging produces cheese with individuality, personality and character, according to Riko Chandra. “We want to excite local people with these products made by hand and with natural ingredients. Cheese is exciting, creamy, crumbly, and pungent. Cheese can be rustic, refined, and earthy. Cheese comes in all manners of shape, size, color and smell. ” Reverie will sell directly from Reverie Market, its own onsite store featuring a tasting room, seating indoors and outdoors for visitors, and as a welcoming stop along the bike-trail. Direct sales to retail establishments will aim for a regional market share and in larger cities with distributorships and e-commerce. Reverie Market will also sell American artisan and farmstead regional cheeses and products in collaboration with local artists and artisans. “We want to take people on a wonderful journey to enjoy the great varieties of artisan cheese produced by Reverie and other American artisan cheesemakers. These exceptional and wonderful cheeses express the taste of place and commitment of deep care for the welfare of animals and the land, as well as dedication to practice, tradition and craft.”, said James Howard, co-owner of Reverie Creamery. “Reverie Creamery will enhance the tourism aspect in Chautauqua County, and complement existing and/or new restaurants, breweries and wineries in our area, as well as outside the area for distribution. It’s exciting that operations will begin this summer”, said Carol Rasmussen, CCIDA Business Development Manager. Riko Chandra has earned “The Science of Cheesemaking” certification from Cornell University and “Artisan Cheesemaking” certification from Sterling College. Riko also holds MSc in Information Technology and MBA from University of Texas at Dallas as well as MSc in Industrial Merchandising from University of North Texas. James Howard holds MSc and PhD degrees in Geology from Stanford University in California, and has held various ownership, technical and management positions in the US and overseas. Mr. Chandra and Mr. Howard will also be joined by assistant cheesemaker Rachel Vaillancourt from Mayville. Rachel recently graduated with a BSc in Livestock Science & Management from Delaware Valley College, Doylestown, PA. “Reverie Creamery will be a great addition to Chautauqua County,” said Vince Horrigan, Chautauqua County Executive. “I am thrilled that we will have this great new business that will work with local dairy farmers and expand our tourism industry as residents and visitors can taste and purchase these delicious local artisan cheeses and get a behind the scenes look of the cheese-making process.” Reverie Creamery is located at 3943 route 394 in the Town of North Harmony. L to R: Amanda Ordines and Jason Covey, driver of #11, stand with other members of the Pollino extended family, Alison Fish, Aurora Ordines, Jennifer Fish, Lisa Peterson and Dr. Brian Meagher, vice chair of the WCA Foundation Board of Directors. Article Contributed by Chautauqua Leadership Network Family members of the late Judy Pollino will take to the race track twice this year to share the early warning signs of ovarian cancer with the public and raise money to help the Judy Pollino Memorial Cancer Care Fund grow larger. Through the fund, grants are given to WCA Hospital for cancer care and education, specifically ovarian cancer. The Pollino family and friends will sell 50/50 tickets for a fund raising drawing at Stateline Speedway on Fridays June 19 and July 3. Gates open at 6 p.m. and racing begins at 7 p.m. Tammy Pollino, family spokesperson, shared their hope for cancer success stories. “Ovarian cancer is a silent killer and very prevalent. Our wish is to help other people become aware and get the tests they need,” said Tammy Pollino. “We hope our family fund at WCA Foundation will help others with knowledge about the disease which will facilitate early detection of the cancer.” For five years, the Pollino family has hosted benefit events entitled “Angels Among Us” which have raised almost $7,000 to support this endowed cancer care fund at WCA Foundation. Ovarian cancer causes more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system. Early symptoms may include bloating, pelvic pain, and abdominal swelling, among others. But, when ovarian cancer is found in its early stages, treatment is most effective. The American the American Cancer Society estimates that in 2015, about 21,290 new cases of ovarian cancer will be diagnosed and 14,180 women will die of ovarian cancer in the United States. If you would like to contribute to this endowment fund, please contact Brigetta Overcash, WCA Foundation Executive Director, at (716) 664-5461. Taxdeductible donations and memorial gifts can be mailed to W.C.A. Foundation, P.O. Box 840, Jamestown, NY 14702-0840. Winged Ox Players to Hold Auditions Article Contributed by Winged Ox Players The Winged Ox Players, will hold auditions for its fall production, “The Death and Life of Everyman: A Comedy” by Patrick Rainville Dorn on Monday, June 22 and Tuesday, June 23 at 7:00pm at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 410 North Main Street, Jamestown. This will be the sixth production by the theatre group, which functions as an outreach ministry for St. Luke’s. Founded as a means to utilize the artistic talents of the parish and the greater community, the group presents plays that deliver a thoughtprovoking spiritual message while raising funds to support local charities. A portion of this productions proceeds will be donated to Hospice Chautauqua County and the WCA Palliative Care Program. “The Death of Everyman” is a contemporary and comedic interpretation of the allegorical story of a man who learns he must prepare to meet his maker, before the play that he is in ends. As his doom approaches, Everyman discovers that family, friends and fortune cannot accompany him, and that even strength, beauty, intellect and emotion are no match for the Grim Reaper. The show, which will be directed by Daniel Pierce ad Marge Fiore, will be performed in late September at the Willow Bay Theatre. Several roles are available for men and women ages 20 to 60. Cast members do not need to be members of St. Luke’s to be a part of the production. For more information about auditions contact Pierce at 716-969-7412 or [email protected]. Information about the Winged Ox Players can also be found on their Facebook page: https://www. facebook.com/wingedoxplayers?fref=ts 16 JAMESTOWN GAZETTE www.JamestownGazette.com BUSINESS June 15, 2015 THE 5TH 3rd ANNUAL ON BUSINESS 2015 Vinewood Acres Sugar Shack owner Gail Black Charlie Chaplin’s “The Kid” Vinewood Acres Sugar Shack Article Contributed by Julia Eppehimer “Every human being should do everything they can in the sphere of their influence to help humanity.” That’s the motto that Sugar Shack owner Gail Black lives by. And it’s because her friends lived by it too, that the Sugar Shack was opened 23 years ago. Guarded by fields of grapevines in front, and the cliffs above Lake Erie behind, the Sugar Shack is a cozy country store with 31 different kinds of fruit syrup. “If it’s a fruit and I discover it growing here, I make a syrup,” Gail explained. She’s got strawberry and apple, pumpkin and cherry. But those are just the basics. She makes mint pear syrup, wild currant raspberry, and blueberry butter, with a hint of cinnamon. Classic and creative, Gail had been making syrup in her home for years before the idea to sell it was even brought up. The story goes back a long ways to how Gail ended up at her farm on Route 5 above Lake Erie. She bought the farm for $9000 after an escape from an abusive relationship, and she and her son moved in. Gail was a grape farmer; in her spare time she used her grandmother’s recipes, along with a bit of experimentation, to make a couple different kinds of syrup for her family. Gail’s fiery, yet warm personality has won the hearts of the thousands of visitors who stop by the Sugar Shack each year. “They’re driving down the NY State Thruway, they see my attraction sign, and they get off,” Gail explained. Each year she keeps a map to mark where the visitors come from. Travellers place a star sticker over their home state or country. Twenty-three of these maps hang on the wall, flaunting stars from all over the world. “Just in the last two weeks,” Gail pointed out, “I got these stars from Perm and Korea.” Books of letters from newly made friends and recurrent visitors show the impact Gail has made in her customer’s lives. She doesn’t just sell them her syrup, she befriends them. She gives them a tour of the farm, teaches them how her products are made, gets to know them, and leaves a spark of inspiration in their lives. Yet none of this would have been, save for a hard-fought battle against a paper mill in 1993. The company wanted to build a mill just up the street from Gail’s little farm. The fumes and waste from the factory would have contaminated the lake and wiped out all the grape farms within a 10-mile radius. Gail fought them with everything she had, and after four years, the fight was over and the grape farms were left in peace. But Gail was not. “After this was all over, I was out there throwing wood in that little wood fired evaporator, madder than the dickens, just taking out my temper on that,” Gail recalled. The struggle had left her hardened and angry. “One of the people who helped with the project walked in the door,” she said. And he gave her a profound piece of advice: “You need to get over being mad and move forward, and do something else.” Gail was not pleased with him. She didn’t want to hear any of what he had to say. That is, until she got a good look at herself, and realized what she had become. “I went stomping in the house, and I saw my face in the mirror. I was the meanest most awful looking old woman that you can imagine staring back out of that mirror.” Maybe what her neighbor had to say was worth listening to. She called him up and invited him back over. Then she went searching her basement for something to serve him. “The sun was coming in the window…and it happened to hit a bottle of strawberry syrup. It looked like a highlighted word in a sentence,” Gail said. She brought it up and served it to him on a bowl of ice cream. Her neighbor was thrilled with the syrup. Immediately he decided that Gail needed to hold classes and teach people how to make it. Gail, in her grumpy mood, mockingly told him she would rather sell it. She meant it all as a joke. Gail was not interested in selling her syrup. But her neighbor did not give up. He continued to come by and encourage her, until she gave in just to get him off her back. He came in to the little shack in her backyard, and said “‘Clean this place up! Make some syrup! Nail up some shelves! Put it in here and put a sign by the road!’ It was like a one sentence business plan,” Gail mused. Finally, she took a scrap piece of wood, painted “Fruit Syrup, Free Tasting,” on it, and set it by the road. She had not yet returned to the house before her first customer pulled in the driveway. “In that one visit, I gave a tasting, I gave him a tour…I showed him a bucket on a tree and how it was made, he bought product, and he asked me for tourist information… That is the basis of what I have done for 23 years for thousands and thousands and thousands of people.” Vinewood Acres Sugar Shack is located at 7904 on Route 5 in Westfield. It is open 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. daily, or by appointment. For more information, call 716-326-3351. Week of 6/1 Phillip Robertson – Official Judge of Guinness Book of World Records of North America verifying some electronics at weigh in. Article Contributed by The Reg Lenna The Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra Difficulty : Easy becoming one of the (PRSO) is quickly leading ragtime ensembles in the United States. Formed by Andrew Greene at the University of Maryland in early 2010, the PRSO plays ragtime, theatre, and dance music using Mr. Greene’s collection of over 2,500 original orchestral arrangements from the ‘Ragtime’ Era. Tickets for the event start at just$10 and go up to $20 for adults. Children 12 years old and younger are admitted at half the ticket price. Representatives from area historical societies are expected to have displays and information set up in the Reg lobby during the event. Tickets maybe purchased by calling 716.484.7070 or online at reglenna.com. The box office is open from 10am until 5pm, Tuesday through Friday and 10am America’s premier ragtime ensemble, Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra will transport audiences back to the 1920’s when they perform the live score to a showing of Charlie Chaplin’s “The Kid” on Saturday, June 27 at 8pm at Reg Lenna Center for The Arts. In 1921’s “The Kid”, legendary actor Charlie Chaplin stars as The Little Tramp who stumbles upon an abandoned baby in the alley and takes him into his care, in this landmark silent film. As “the kid” ( Jackie Coogan) grows older, they become partners in crime, until one day when Week of 6/15/15 - 6/21/15 the child falls ill and hospital workers endeavor to take the boy away. One of the most famous silent films of all time -- and the first that Chaplin wrote and directed himself -- it is also regarded as the first-ever comedy-drama. Copyright 2015 by The Puzzle Syndicate until 2pm on Saturday. 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Each session, Mrs. Duncanson and Captain Samuelson discuss issues that have come up during the week and positive ways of dealing with difficult situations. They also invited guest speakers such as: Jamestown Chief of Police, Harry Snellings, Juvenile Detectives, Laurie Buchanan and Diane Miraglia and Jamestown Fire Department representatives who visited and spoke about fire safety. Project LOVE students with Jamestown Police Officer Ron Powers. “The vast majority of our students have never experienced our community,” said Mrs. Duncanson. “They do not know the ins and outs of what makes our community run. By seeing these places firsthand, it gives them a better understanding of how our community works. It also allows them to meet our service providers firsthand and get to know them and what they do. 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