June 8, 2015 - Jamestown Gazette
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 Years 915 E. Second St., Jamestown 483-1650 • jacfcu.org Federally insured by NCUA We take tree care seriously... Tree Removal Stump Removal Tree Trimming Lot Clearing Tree Planting Skid Steer Services Logging Log Loads (for Split your own firewood) Call for a free no obligation estimate (716) 736-3963 / (814) 725-1650 G. A. Foster Care www.gafamilyservices.org Vol. 5 • No. 23 | Week of June 8, 2015 Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet Spring Gala Takes the Stage Article Contributed by Walt Pickut “We’re doing great things here,” Monika Alch told a recent visitor to Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet’s new studios in Willow Bay at 21 3rd Street in downtown Jamestown. Alch spoke about this year’s Spring Gala Performance with the cheerful kind of enthusiasm that has made her such a popular and successful Artistic Director with the Youth Ballet for the last 16 years. Spring Show Guest Stars Fully Insured Professional Service WEEK LY /JamestownGazette EE On Saturday, June 13th at 7p.m., Arts Director Alch will lead the Youth Ballet in the annual Spring Gala at the Reg Lenna Center. The program will feature all of CRYB’s students, from the most aspiring to the most advanced, in a mixed program featuring both classical and original contemporary repertoire. Guest performer Brittany Bush said, “The best part of performing in Jamestown is that it’s where I grew up.” She is one of two professional dancers appearing in the performance this year, both of whom are visiting for the occasion from the renowned Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre in Boston, Mass. “‘Miss Monika’,” as she is affectionately known to her students, “was a great influence on me, not only in dancing, but also in my life,” Brittany added. Spencer Doru Keith, also with Jose Mateo Ballet, is a professional ballet dancer who was born in Romania, raised in Honolulu, Hawaii and currently lives in Boston. “Ballet has changed my life,” Spencer said, “and changed the way I view myself and the world around me…I am excited to teach, work, and perform with Brittany Bush at the Spring Gala with the Chautauqua Region Youth Ballet.” Guest performer Brittany Bush returns home to Jamestown to perform Spencer joins Brittany this year dancing in the Spring Gala Performance with CRYB. In 2008 he was invited to dance in the Bolshoi Ballet Academy’s Gala performance. He was also awarded a gold medal for pas de deux in the Connecticut Classic Competition in 2011 and a silver medal for variation in 2012. Spencer joined Josè Mateo Ballet Theatre in 2011. Young Stars “I enjoy seeing young talent come up along the same path that meant so much to me,” Brittany said. “When I come back home to Jamestown, I hope I can be encouraging to the kids.” She also plans to return in August to work with CRYB’s summer intensive day camp for young dancers. When asked what it is that dance can contribute to a young person’s life, even for those who do not eventually pursue Continued on Page 9 Street Jam 2015 - Slam Dunk Success Article Contributed by Jamestown Gazette Staff Two hundred twenty five teams, 1,000 players and 20 home courts. Now that’s a basketball tournament! And it was all played out in two days. That was Street Jam on May 30 and 31. “After many years, we think we got it all figured out,” said Vicki Bardo, Development & Events Manager for The Resource Center (TRC). “The way it is organized now is the result of long, hard planning. I want people to know it couldn’t happen without at least 100 dedicated volunteers and a planning committee that works all year long.” The Street JAM, sponsored by TRC and Filling the Gap, is an always exciting, oncea-year basketball tournament that draws thousands of players, friends, family and sightseers to downtown Jamestown. The basketball games are played three-onthree with 4-member teams. And it is all for charity with the main sponsors joined by numerous community businesses and local non-profit organizations in mounting the event. Proceeds of the tournament are slated to help persons with disabilities, with $20 - $25,000 raised every year by the tournament. “It’s not just about fund raising, though,” Bardo said. “It’s about raising awareness. We want everybody to know about the people with disabilities and their families that we work with and the important contributions our workers make to the community.” In spite of a bit of late spring rain and cooler than normal temperatures, this year’s Street Jam was once again a huge success for all. To get involved in planning and contributing to next year’s Street Jam success, contact Vicki Bardo at (716) 661-1477. “My Daddy is whistling again cause he got his throat fixed at the doctors.” WCA Ear Nose & Throat Specialists. 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This person will maintain relationships with new and existing clients by providing support, information, and guidance for advertising needs. They will recommend new and exciting marketing strategies to increase their business exposure using the Jamestown Gazette. This is a full time position. Must have own reliable transportation. Please send resume to: [email protected] or mail to: PO Box 92 Jamestown, NY 14702 Jefferson Middle School sixth graders show off their unique and creative Solar System projects. Pictured L to R: Angel Pacheco, Joey Van Giesen, Colten Myers, Camron Curtis, Jillian Horton, Jenna Stockwell and Lauren Tracy Article Contributed by Jamestown Public Schools Jefferson Middle School sixth graders used their creativity and science skills to develop models of the Solar System. Students were encouraged to use items already in their homes, including coat hangers, old slabs of wood, Play-doh and just old-fashioned art skills. In addition to the art project, students also researched one planet in the Solar System and completed a paper that was presented to the entire sixth grade team. Space science comprises a large portion of the sixth grade science curriculum. Teachers cover topics ranging from the Earth-Moon-Sun relationship to the entire Solar System (planets, asteroids, comets) to stars and galaxies. “I was really pleased with the products the students created,” said Jefferson Middle School sixth grade teacher, Erin Knapp. “They absolutely love creating anything hands-on, so we really try to incorporate as many activities as possible as learning through doing is such a great part of science.” As a special field trip, all JPS sixth graders visit the Challenger Center in Olean, NY, where students partake in the simulation of working in a spacecraft and ground control to launch a probe into a passing comet. They not only have to use their knowledge of math and science, but also have to work together as a team. When “working” in the various jobs, they realize just how important effective communication and interpersonal social skills are. Teachers end the space unit in June by having students build and launch their own rockets, which they take home. JAMESTOWN GAZETTE www.JamestownGazette.com EDITOR’S MESSAGE June 8, 2015 We are the Factory...No Middleman Markup! SAVE 20% to 60% OFF Mattresses always starting as low as $90.00! Comparable Brand Names! Jensen-Haglund Memorials 3 JENSEN-HAGLUND “CEMETERY MEMORIALS OF DISTINCTION” 135 E. Fairmount Ave., Lakewood - 763-5515 150 Blackstone Ave., Jamestown - 665-2247 10 W. Main St., Fredonia - 672-4140 1175 N. MAIN STREET JAMESTOWN, NEW YORK 14701 www.jensen-haglundmemorials.com E ditor’s Message The People’s Paper. Publisher.....................................................Stacey Hannon Editor................................................................. Walt Pickut Graphic Designer / Account Executive.........Lori Byers Graphic Designer..................................................Logan Stearns Web Management.......................................Nick Trussalo Sports Writer......................................................... Bill Burk Sports Writer...............................................Cody Crandall Journalist................................................... Julia Eppehimer Journalist...................................................... Melinda Centi Circulation Manager.................................. Mark Hannon Circulation.......................................................James Jarosz Circulation..................................................David Peterson As the Twig is Bent… “…So grows the tree.” That’s what the 18th century English poet Alexander Pope said in 1734. He was famous for his satire, but anybody who has ever raised a child knows this old saying is no joke. And if you haven’t raised any twigs of your own, you got to be a grownup somehow, so chances are, somebody raised you. So how’s your forest? Are you a tall, straight evergreen who will someday join a forest of giant sequoias? Or maybe you feel like an American Chestnut in a woodlot of nut trees. Comedian Bill Cosby once said – and be aware if you never knew it, he’s also Dr. William Cosby with a PhD in Education – that, “Raising children is an incredibly hard and risky business in which no cumulative wisdom is gained: each generation repeats the mistakes the previous one made.” Bill is probably right. “Vee grow too soon old and too late schmart,” as our Amish friends have been known to say. If experience is the best teacher, we are often terrible students, especially as parents. Nevertheless, we do our best and it often seems to work out for the best, sometimes to our great surprise. Then, ready or not, the little twigs we try our best to raise up straight and tall are ready to set down their own roots wherever they want. Sometimes that’s good news because we’ve done our best and the time is right. Advice columnist, Erma Bombeck, said it like this, “I take a very practical view of raising children. I put a sign in each of their rooms: ‘Checkout Time is 18 years.’” But a little help before checkout time never hurt. Maybe that’s why God invented grandparents, wise teachers, good scoutmasters and brave (716) 484-6935 [email protected] soldiers. And maybe even great ballet teachers. This week your Jamestown Gazette invites you to get reacquainted with the dedicated, artistic, enthusiastic dance masters at the Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet. Only a very gifted few students graduate to a professional dance career, but they all take away something important about discipline and self-control…qualities that always grow straight trees in the forest of life. And just to reassure anyone still not sure ballet is everybody’s most fertile ground for growth, consider Pittsburgh Steelers nose tackle, Steve McLendon. He says that he’s been taking ballet lessons since his senior year of college. And it’s not like anybody’s going to pick on McLendon. He tips the locker room scales at 320 pounds of mostly muscle and he can deal out the hurt whether he’s sacking the quarterback or simply pirouetting in (big!) ballet slippers. And he’s not alone. The NFL’s Herschel Walker and Lynn Swann also took ballet lessons for agility, coordination and strength wielded with the finest control. Those are not only good for football, they are lifelong assets. Yet, no matter how we try to bend the twig, its best to remember the advice of James Baldwin, American novelist and social critic. “Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them.” And for the fertile minds among the Jamestown Gazette’s regular readers, enjoy the read. Walt Pickut Editor The Jamestown Gazette CONTRIBUTING WRITERS J.F. Hill ........................................................ Picture Privateer Janet Wahlberg.................................... 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Email your event info to [email protected] by Thursday at 5 p.m. UPCOMING EVENTS June 8, 2015 Jamestown’s Jive LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT Randolph's 43rd Annual Arts & Crafts Festival June 20, 10am Main St, Randolph 716-358-9701 VS WEST VIRGINIA Tuesday • June 16 Wednesday • June 17 VS CHILLICOTHE Thursday • June 18 Friday • June 19 Russell Diethrick Park 485 Falconer St. Jmst 716.664.0915 ART: Nurtured By Nature: Developing as an Artist in Chautauqua Co. Now - June 15 Roger Tory Peterson Institute 311 Curtis St., Jmst 665-2473 National Parks and BeyondSolo Exhibit by Thomas Annear Fri, June 26-Aug. 23 10am-4pm -------Plein Air Painting with Thomas Annear Sat., June 27, 10am Roger Tory Peterson Institute 311 Curtis St., Jmst 716-665-2473 AUDUBON NATURE EVENTS: JUNE: Little Explorers: 13th: 10-11:30am Summer Volunteer Picnic:18th 5-7 Photography Workshop: 20th 9-3 Firefly Hike: 27th 9-10:30pm Riverwalk Festival: 28th 10-7pm CALL 716-569-2345 JAMESTOWNAUDOBON.ORG Food & Canning demos, live entertainment, lunch vendors & seating and various market activities all season long! jamestownrenaissance.com MOVIES: Movies at the Reg: 116 E Third St, 716-664-2465 Monty Python and the Holy Grail June 17 - 7:00 pm Home: Sensory Friendly Cherry Creek 4th of July Celebrates Screening 200 Years June 20 - 2:00 pm Sat, June 27, 12pm Danny Collins Village Park, Cherry Creek June 20 - 8:00 pm 716-296-5418 Home: Family Matinee June 21 - 2:00 pm 1st Annual Jamestown RiverWalk Danny Collins Festival June 24- 7:00 pm Sun, June 28, 10am Brooklyn Square, Jmst 716-483-5772 Chautauqua Institution Season June 27-Aug 30 Visit website for events www.ciweb.org DANCE: Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet June 13 - 7pm Reg Lenna, 116 E 3rd St., Jmst 716-664-2465 EDUCATIONAL: James Prendergast Library Call 716-484-7135 ext 225 For Event Days & Times www.prendergastlibrary.org Planetarium Shows June 20th & 27 Lucile M. Wright Air Museum 300 North Main St., Jmst 716-664-9500 Indieflix presents... The Empowerment Project Fri., June 12th 7pm First Lutheran 17 Center St 716-664-4601 RSVP “A Discussion of Bourke, et al. v. Beshear: A Conversation with Paul Campion & Randell Johnson.” June 13 - 7:00 pm Robert H. Jackson Center 305 E 4th St, Jmst 483-6646 BENEFIT EVENTS: Koncert for Kallie's Krusade Fri, June 12th 7:30-9pm JHS Auditorium www.kallieskrusade.org Martz Observatory Public Open House Wed., June 17, 24, 7:30pm 176 Robbin Hill Rd Frewsburg 716-569-3689 ARE YOU TOUGH ENOUGH Blood Drive & Vendor Show June 13 - 10am-3pm Falcon's Nest, Rt 394, Falconer 716-969-8773 ENTERTAINMENT: Peacherine Ragtime Society OrchestraCharlie Chaplin's THE KID Sat, June 27, 8pm Reg Lenna Center for the Arts 116 E Third St., Jamestown 716-484-0707 Marcia A. Conrad Memorial Wine & Music Festival July 24th & 25th Frewsburg Fireman's Grounds localwineevents.com ILS Veterans Club Posr Hose Sumer Bazaar July 11 & 12 364 Fluvanna Ave, Jamestown 716- 664-7538 • 450-3687 BINGO: Fluvanna Fire Hall Every Tuesday Night 7-10pm Sinclairville Fire Hall 716-962-2025 Every Wednesday Night 7pm COMMUNITY EVENTS: Yassou Festival Fri., Sat. June 19 & 20 11am St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 15 Francis St., Jmst 716-483-0022 FESTIVALS The Great Jamestown RiverWalk Festival June 28 [email protected] 483-5772 HISTORY: Brown Bag Lecture Series 2nd Wed of the mo. of Now-Oct. Fenton History Center 67 Washington St, Jmst 716-664-6256 The Party Like It's 1865 Gala! June 4 - 6pm-8:30pm Walking Tours of Jamestown Beginning the last Sat. in Maylast Sat. in Sept. 12:45pm 716-664-6256 Dipson Theaters Lakewood Cinema 8 Chautauqua Mall Cinema I & II Warren Mall Cinema III For info on movies & times: www.dipsontheaters.com MUSIC: 2015 Summer Concert Series Wed's June 10, 24, July 1, 8, 15 Allen Park, Jamestown NY NATURE: Roger Tory Peterson Institute 311 Curtis St., Jmst 665-2473 The Migratory Connection: RTPI’s Tropical Conservation and Education Programs – June 11 Plein Air Painting with Thomas Annear- June 13 and June 27 SPORTING EVENTS: National Marina DAy Sat, June 13, 8:30am Chautauqua Lake Rd Mayville, NY 716-753-3913 Jamestown Area Soapbox Derby Sat, June 13, 9am-4:30pm Russell E. Diethrick Jr. Park 485 E. Falconer St., Jmst 716-483-7554 Chaut. Lake Rowing Assoc. 2nd Annual Gala Event Sun June 14, 4-7pm Lawson Center for Boating 73 Lakeside Dr, Bemus Point 716-410-1851 NYS Federation Bass Tournament Sun, June 21 6am 4459 Route 430 Bemus Point 2-Day NYS Safe Boating Class Mon, June 29, 5-9 Chaut. Marina, 104 West Lake Rd, Mayville, NY 716-753-3913 Chaut. Lake Outlet Paddle Every Wed thru Aug. 26 McCrea Point Park Boat Landing Jones & Gifford Ave, Jmst 716-763-2266 DIRT TraCK AUTO raCING Every Saturday 7-11pm State Line Speedway 4150 Kortwright Rd, Jmst 716-664-2326 Old Dogs New (Hat)Tricks Hockey Every Tues - 8pm-9pm Jamestown Savings Bank Arena SUPPORT GROUPS: Bariatric Support Group 1st Mon. of each month James Prendergast Library Conference Rm 2nd fl 6-7pm 509 Cherry St., Jamestown 716-244-0293 JAMA 15 S Main St, 2nd fl 3rd Thurs of the mo. 5:30pm Fluvanna Com. Church, 3363 Fluvanna, Ave. Ext., 716-483-5448 American Bass Anglers Sat, June 27, 6am Long Point State Park Launch 4459 Rte 430 Bemus Point, NY Miracle of Recovery Fellowship Mondays & Wednesdays 7-8pm Healing Words Ministries 1006 W. 3rd St. Jamestown, 716-483-3687 THEATRE: AUDITIONS The Addams Family Lucille Ball Little Theatre June 17th & 18th 6:30-8:30pm WARREN AREA EVENTS: BINGO: Russell VFD Tuesday night Bingo Doors open 4:30 PM Pleasant Twp VFD Every Thurs. Night 4pm Warren Senior Community Center Doors open 4pm. Smoke free game. SPORTING EVENTS: Conewango Creek 2015 River of the Year Celebration Activites: Education on the Creek Sat. July 11 Hatch Fun Catching Event Aug. 1 7th Annual Allegheny River & Conewango Creek Cleanup Week of Sept 12-19 River of the Year Gala Oct 22 814-726-1441 www.conewangocreek.org Farmers Markets Falconer Farmer's Market Every Saturday morning 9am-2pm til Oct. 31st. Davis Park, 100 W Main St. -----------------------------------------Fredonia Farmers Market Every Saturday 9am-1pm til Oct. 31st Church St., Fredonia -----------------------------------------Westfield Farmers Market 9am-2pm Every Saturday (am-2pm through Sept. -----------------------------------------Lakewood Farmers Market Every Tuesday June-end of Aug. 140 Chaut. Ave., Lakewood ------------------------------------------Chautauqua Mall Farmers Market Every Wednesday June-Aug. 26 318 E Fairmount Ave., Lakewood ------------------------------------------Downtown Jamestown Farmers Market Every Thursday through end of Oct. Cherry St between 2nd & 3rd JAMESTOWN GAZETTE www.JamestownGazette.com June 8, 2015 Historical Society’s Annual Picnic Article Contributed by Chautauqua County Historical Society The Chautauqua County Historical Society would like to invite the public to its next upcoming speaker program. Niagara Falls researcher and regional historian John Slater will present “Pioneer Winemakers of Chautauqua County” on Wednesday, June 17 at 6 p.m. at Westfield’s Grape Discover Center (8305 Main Rd.). In addition to the speakers, the society’s annual summer picnic will also take place. Chautauqua County’s Grape Belt boasts a colorful history that dates back to 1818 when Elijah Fay started the county’s first vineyard in the Town of Portland. During his presentation, Slater’s will focus on Fay and the other pioneer winemakers of the Chautauqua Region, who helped to transform the local process of grape growing and winemaking from a humble beginning to a thriving industry. “My presentation will be based on an article that I recently wrote for Western New York Heritage Press,” Slater explains. “But due to space constraints, the article didn’t include all of my research and findings. So the June 17 presentation will include a lot more information than what was in the article. It will be done via Powerpoint, so there will also be illustrations and images to accompany the presentation.” Slater was raised in Tonawanda, N.Y., and attended the University at Buffalo and Roosevelt University. His interest in grape growing can be directly attributed to his grandfather - the late D.W. “Dan” Thomson - who was a lifelong grape grower in nearby North East Township, Pa. and was directly involved in the formation of the National Grape Cooperative Association, which would ultimately become the owner of Welch’s Grape Juice Company. For more than a decade, Slater has devoted countless hours researching the history of the Grape Belt and has conferred with local historians, museums, and libraries. Besides writing articles and doing presentations about grapes, Slater has also written articles and contributed to several books on railroad history, having served as a director of the Nickel Plate Road Historical & Technical Society Inc. for many years. He is also currently a trustee for the Historical Society of the Tonawandas. In addition to the presentation, a pot-luck dinner will also be provided to all who attend. The entire event is expected to last two hours. 31 99 $$ 49 pound pound There is no cost, but everyone who attends is encouraged to provide a dish to pass. Beverages and a complimentary serving of Swedish meatballs will also be provided. As a result, attendees are asked to RSVP by 5 p.m. Thursday, June 11. To make a reservation or for more information, call the Historical Society at (716) 326-2977 or email cchs@ mcclurgmuseum.org. About the Society The Chautauqua County Historical Society was established in 1883 and is the oldest historical society in Chautauqua County. Since 1951, the organization has been based out of the historic McClurg Mansion (built in 1818) in Westfield, N.Y. Annual Membership rates start at just $20. All members are given free access to the museum year-round and a subscription to the quarterly “Time Lines” newsletter. For more information, call 716-326-2977 or visit McClurgmuseum.org. About the Grape Discover Center The Grape Discovery Center, located at 8305 Main Rd., Westfield, NY, is the official Visitor’s Center for the Lake Erie Concord Grape Belt, designated a New York State Heritage Area in 2006. Developed by the Concord Grape Belt Heritage Association, it seeks to be an experiential destination that supports and promotes the grape industry through sharing stories and engaging, educating and informing the public about all things grape. For more information, call 716.326.2003 or visit www.grapediscoverycenter.com. Jamestown’s Hidden Alleys Article Contributed by Fenton History Center The Fenton History Center will be holding the Jamestown’s Hidden Alleys walking tour will be held this Saturday, June 13 at 1:00 PM. The guide is Fenton Museum Teacher Julie Hull. Participants will tour five of the earliest alleys and learn about the remaining alleys. Alleys have been hidden in the background of Jamestown’s everyday business from the village’s beginning. What was their purpose? How did they get their names? What are they used for now? Learn the answers to these questions and much more on the tour. The tour begins at the Fenton History Center. The tour is approximately 90 minutes long; participants should dress appropriately and wear comfortable walking shoes. The fee is $10 for potential members and $5 for Fenton History Center members. Children up to age 18 are free with a paying adult (limit 2 children per adult). Country Style Farm Fresh Pork Spare Blueberries Ribs Visit www.fentonhistorycenter.org or call 664-6256 for more information. WE ACCEPT MANUFACTURER’S COUPONS! Vidalia Imported Sweet Onions Clementines 2/1 5 77 3 $ $49 $ 99 1 pt. pound per lbbag 5 pound UTZLays Regular or Kettle Or Chips Doritos Angel Farm Fresh Strawberries Food Historian John Slater will be the featured presenter during the Chautauqua County Historical Society’s annual picnic on Wednesday, June 17 at the Grape Discovery Center in Westfield, N.Y. NO HASSLE SHOPPING! NO CARD! NO LIMITS! 703 W. Third St., Jamestown, NY Ph. 483-3933 • Fax 483-3943 Whole Swiss Chickens Cheese 5 99 $2/ 5 Cakes $ 00 2 5/ 1000 5/$$10 8 oz. 16oz. 7.5-8 oz 9-10oz. Whole Boneless Shurfine Provolone Seedless Cheese Chicken Ice Cream Watermelon Betty Crocker English Muffin Brownie Mix 5/ 5 3 3 2 Bread $ $ 99 2/ 99 $ 97 $ 49 $ 6 pound $ 00 Breast Cutlets 1 pound 48oz. each 18.3-19.9 oz. Hours: Mon.-Sat. 7am-8pm, Sun. & Holidays 7am-5pm Sale Prices Good 2/23/15-3/1/15 6/8/15-6/14/15 We accept Cash, Personal Checks, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Food Stamps & NY & PA Direct Debit Cards. SNAP Benefits May Be Used to Purchase Seeds Article Contributed by Cornell Cooperative Extension Every month, more than 44 million people in the U.S. use SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits to access nutritious food. While many people use SNAP benefits (EBT card) to purchase foods that are readily consumed, such as bread, milk, or apples, SNAP (EBT card) can also be used to buy seeds and plants that produce edible items. All SNAP retailers, including Farmers’ Markets, are authorized to sell seeds and plants to SNAP participants. According to the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service, for every dollar that is invested in seeds and fertilizer, home gardeners can grow an average of $25 worth of produce. SNAP participants that are able to grow their own food from seeds and plants allows SNAP benefits to last longer and stretch farther, and makes it possible for people to buy food products that normally would not be affordable. Many people may be hesitant to take advantage of seed and plant benefits, but there are many resources available for, and advantages to, growing your own food. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s Master Gardeners can provide educational assistance to new and seasoned gardeners. There are also several tips and ideas listed on SNAP’s website, www.fns.usda.gov/snap. Gardening can be a great summer activity to bring communities and families closer together, and is a great way to promote nutrition and to have pride in eating homegrown products. Support to food producers and community groups interested in using SNAP benefits for seed and plant purchases is one of many initiatives offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County (CCE-Chautauqua) in conjunction with Creating Health Places and aligns with Chautauqua County’s 20/20 Comprehensive Plan. CCE-Chautauqua is a community based educational organization, affiliated with Cornell University, Chautauqua County Government, the NYS SUNY system, and the federal government through the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. For more information, call 716-664-9502 or visit our website at www.cce.cornell.edu/chautauqua. Cornell University Cooperative Extension provides equal program and employment opportunities. 6 JAMESTOWN GAZETTE www.JamestownGazette.com June 8, 2015 E N I EE H W FF TTHH ! O Another Squabble K E WE O Thanks, technology, for giving the kids one more thing to squabble over. Remember, “Gimme the remote!” and “My turn with the Xbox”? At least we could go for a car trip and leave the TV home. “Look kids, scenery. Isn’t that cool?” Now it’s the tablet and the iPad. After all, why squabble of 6/8/15 - 6/14/15 over just theWeek controller when you can fight over the whole media device? If the kids could only settle their tug of war, only one at a time would have to look out a window. Poor kid. City Announces 2015 Summer Concert Series Submitted by: Luke A. Boyd and C. D. Woods The Weekly Crossword ACROSS 1 Campus fig. 5 Chunk of fairway 10 Start from scratch 14 Prime for picking 15 Preserved, in a way 16 Fifty-fifty 17 Agenda entry 18 Ocean ray 19 Cooped (up) 20 _______ Bow, Wyoming 22 Right away! 24 Not a whit 25 Spare tire site? 26 Like the main character of 1995's "Powder" 29 Lullaby 32 Trivial amount 33 Done to death 34 Envelope abbr., sometimes 35 Mythical monster 36 Deli offering 37 Unexciting 38 Apply lightly 39 Shakespearean barmaid 40 Fellini's "La ____ Vita" 41 Party animal? 43 Grisham character, often 44 Sunday activity 45 Auction unit 46 NYC area, with "The" 48 Sense organ 52 Blue-pencil 1 2 3 by Margie E. 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Burke Difficulty : Medium Copyright 2015 by The Puzzle Syndicate Article Contributed by Jamestown Parks, Recreation and Conservation Dept. The Jamestown Municipal Band has performed in Allen Park since the 1950s, with musical events being held annually since the construction of the bandshell in 1966. The City of Jamestown’s Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department would like to announce the 2015 Summer Band Concert schedule at the Goranson Band Shell in Allen Park. In addition to funding provided annually by the City of Jamestown, these concerts are made available free to the public through the support of the following: Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, The United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County Projects Pool Grant Program, Allen Park Women’s Club, Local 134, American Federation of Musicians, Scandinavian Studies Program, Fessenden, Laumer & DeAngelo, Lind Funeral Home, Salon 1, and Wegmans. 45 47 Lto R: Front - Recreation Coordinator Julia Ciesla-Hanley, Mayor Sam Teresi. Back - Park Manager John Williams, Arborist Dan Stone, Municipal Band Director Rick Lundquist, JHS Concert Band Director Meghan Murray, City Council President Greg Rabb, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Program Associate Michelle Frederickson, and Fessenden, Laumer & DeAngelo Attorney Chuck DeAngelo 34 44 46 13 23 29 38 12 25 28 41 11 HOW TO SOLVE: (Answer appears elsewhere in this issue) The first concert of the season will be held on Wednesday, June 10th at 7:00 p.m. and will be presented by the Jamestown High School Concert Band under the direction of Meghan Murray. Additional concerts will be held at 7:00 p.m. as follows: •Wednesday, June Municipal Band 24th Jamestown •Wednesday, July 1st Jamestown Municipal Band •Wednesday, July 8th Jamestown Municipal Band presented by the Scandinavian Studies Program •Wednesday, July Municipal Band 15th Jamestown As in previous years, members of the Allen Park Women’s Club will continue in their tradition of providing coffee, fudge and other baked goods during all of the concerts. All concerts are free to the public and everyone is urged to bring their lawn chairs, blankets or park their vehicles close by and listen to the music from the comfort of their car. Jamestown’s Triple Murder Article Contributed by Fenton History Center The Fenton History Center’s Brown Bag lunch time series continues on Wednesday, June 10, at noon with “The 100th Anniversary of the Kendall-Shaver Murders” by retired Jamestown Police detective Art Osterdahl. The Police Benevolent Fund is named in memory of Officer George Kendall. The talks are the second Wednesday of each month through October. The presentations are at the Fenton History Center Fenton Mansion in the first floor dining room area. All are invited and are welcome to bring their lunch to eat during the talk. Other topics for the season include Raider Football history, the County Poor House in Dewittville, the Walnut Grove Archaeology project, and Jamestown bottles. For more information call the Fenton History Center at 716-664-6256 or visit www.fentonhistorycenter.org. Officer George Kendall June 8, 2015 7 716-450-7357 Diethricks Awarded SPIRETHEATER.ORG Rotary Paul Harris 317 E 3rd St. Fellow Awards Jamestown, NY 14701 JAMESTOWN GAZETTE www.JamestownGazette.com FaithMatters Set Aside L to R: Russell E. Diethrick, Jr. and June Diethrick, recipients of the Rotary Paul Harris Fellow, Dudley Ericson, Rotary Membership co-chairman and award presenter and Mike Moots, Rotary President-Elect. Article Contributed by Rotary Club of Jamestown Contributing Writer Pastor Shawn Hannon Hope Lutheran Church, Arcade, NY ¾ of the world is covered in water. ⅔ of the human body is made up of water. 15,000 gallons of water fall over Niagara Falls every second. And 20 gallons of water go into making every pint of beer. Water really is ALL around us. Which always makes me wonder, what then makes Holy Water so special? I mean, water’s everywhere. We drink it. We clean with it. We play in it. We garden with it. It’s all around us. In fact, every year the average American uses 100,000 gallons indoors and out. What then makes the shot glass worth at the back of every Catholic Church so special? I asked some folks at my church that question the other day, and their answer didn’t surprise me. “That water,” they said, “has been prayed over by a pastor. That’s what makes it Holy Water.” And, I suppose they are correct. Pastors and priests do give thanks over the water, but here’s the little secret not every pastor will want you to know. What makes Holy Water holy is not some pastors magic hands or special prayer. No, what makes Holy Water holy is that it has been set apart from all other water to serve a special purpose. It’s not there to clean, hydrate or grow. Holy Water has been set apart to save and restore. That’s the simple truth. What makes Holy Water holy is that it has been set apart, so that with the grace of God it might claim people through baptism and refresh others who need the reminder. We forget that these days. We talk about “holy” things as if they are supernatural (and what we end up becoming is superstitious), but holy things aren’t supernatural. Holy things are super regular—regular things that have been set apart. And the reason I need you to know that is because sometimes we have the same tendency to do that to people. We assume that God only wants super apostles (side note: God’s never wanted super apostles, so beware of them), when what God is really doing is setting ordinary apostles like us aside for his work and his purpose. What makes us different? What makes the water in the font different from the water for your lawn? Nothing. Nothing except: we have been set aside. We have been set aside, and now joined with God’s grace we have the ability and the responsibility to help people in this life as we point people to salvation in the next. You are holy, because God is holy (1 Peter). In a world that tells you to fit in, remember to stand out. Joke: What do you call a cow standing by herself? Holy Cow! For more inspiration and insights from Pastor Shawn’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. Russell E. Diethrick, Jr. was recognized with his fourth Rotary Paul Harris Fellow and his wife June Christiansen Diethrick was recognized with her first Fellow at a recent meeting of the Rotary Club of Jamestown. The recognition follows a $1,000 contribution to The Rotary Foundation and the recipient receives a certificate, a lapel pin and a medallion. Mr. Diethrick received a pin with his first fellow award and for each subsequent $1,000 donation, a sapphire has been added to his Paul Harris lapel pin. Russ was originally awarded a Paul Harris Fellow in his own name and then named his mother and father as recipients and now has named his wife June to receive the honor. Diethrick was a graduate of Jamestown High School and still has the record for the highest single season batting average. After graduation, he went to work at Marlin Rockwell Corporation and then became Director of Parks, Recreation and Conservation, a position he held for 33 years. He is presently a member of the staff at Northwest Savings Bank. Russ has been involved in Babe Ruth Baseball for 25 years, he is on the Advisory Board of the Jamestown Jammers, and has held Board positions with the Chautauqua County Sports Hall of Fame and has the honor of having the local ballpark named after him. Diethrick is a member of over 50 community organizations and has served as President of more than twelve. He was honored as the JayCees Young Man of the Year in 1965; he was elected to the Babe Ruth Hall of Fame in 1997; he was received the John Hamilton Award for the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation in 2001; he has received three Paul Harris Fellows and is currently President of the Sunset Hill Cemetery Association. Diethrick’s wife June Christianson was born in Long Island and she and her twin sister were raised in Hope, NY. She is a graduate of Jamestown Business College and previously worked for Cablevision, Hanson Signs, the Downtown Jamestown Development Corporation and currently works for the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation. June is a member and Past President of The Zonta Club of Jamestown, the Marvin House and InterClub Council. She has been named to the JBC Hall of Fame and was named 2006 Woman of the Year. CARTS Transit Bike Racks Article Contributed by CARTS Chautauqua County Rapid Transit System (CARTS) Public Transportation, in conjunction with Creating Healthy Places to Live, Work & Play, now have two additional bike racks on the buses serving the Westfield to Jamestown corridor via Route 394 starting in June 2015. CARTS buses also serving Jamestown, Falconer, Celoron, Lakewood and Dunkirk are now available to transport riders with bicycles. Funding for the bike racks came from the Creating Healthy Places to Live, Work & Play initiative of the New York State Health Department. This is being administered locally by the Chautauqua County Health Network (CCHN) and aims to reduce chronic disease by promoting more active lifestyles, as well as healthy foods. “The transit bike rack collaboration is a win-win scenario for the residents of Chautauqua County and CARTS,” said Ann Abdella, Executive Director of CCHN. “Since all transit rides usually begin and end with a walk, the possibility of riding a bike to the pick-up or to a more distant destination expands the service area for CARTS. The racks also give residents more transportation options, including using CARTS to get to work and then their bike to get home.” “Transit bike racks greatly expand transportation options for existing customers, as well as new riders,” said Vince Horrigan, County Executive. “For existing customers, the option of using a bike to get to the CARTS pick-up location or to their final destination gives them more flexibility. Other individuals who normally don’t use CARTS will find our service more valuable if they can combine bike commuting with public transportation.” All drivers have been trained on proper rack usage and safety matters, so we’re ready to go! CARTS encourages our existing customers and those who haven’t used CARTS to give it a try. For more information about CARTS, visit www.co.chautauqua.ny.us or call 716-6656466. For more information about CCHN or Creating Healthy Places, call 716-3380010 or visit www.cchn.net. 8 “Koncert for Kallie’s Auction Winners Enjoy Krusade” “Figure 8 the Lake” JAMESTOWN GAZETTE www.JamestownGazette.com June 8, 2015 Members of TPT (Teachers, Preachers and Trent) Article Contributed by Jamestown Public Schools Jamestown High School is proud to present a “Koncert for Kallie’s Krusade,” on Friday, June 12th, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the JHS auditorium featuring local band, TPT. The concert will benefit a Kallie’s Krusade, a foundation that continues to provide financial and emotional support for families with children battling cancer and other illnesses. The community can purchase tickets at the JHS, through TPT band members, or from a member of Kallie’s Krusade’s Board. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students and kids. “JHS has held many successful events this year for Kallie’s Krusade, including the Battle of the Classes and we are hoping the public will support this worthy foundation by attending the concert,” said JHS teacher and TPT member, Mike Tuccio. “Please help us make this a successful night for this tremendous cause.” For more information, check out TPT’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ TheBandTPT or Kallie’s Krusade’s website page at www.kallieskrusade.org. Multi- Government Efficiency Plan Article Contributed by Chautauqua County Executive Chautauqua County, acting as the lead agency, recently submitted a multigovernment efficiency plan to the New York State Division of Budget as part of the state’s Property Tax Freeze Credit program. The multi-government efficiency plan included the participation of 30 of the 45 government entities in the county and it demonstrates a projected local savings of nearly $13 million during the years of 2017 through 2019. Some of these efficiencies also started as early as 2012. Some of the most notable savings in the plan are through: · The privatization of the Chautauqua County Home with an approximate $2.6 million per year savings in IGT Funding; · The Towns of Dunkirk, Pomfret, Portland, Sheridan and Village of Brocton participating in the North County Water District saving $365,118 per year during the plan year of 2017 through 2019; · The merger of the Chautauqua County’s Department of Social Services and Department of Health into the Department of Health and Human Services with an ongoing savings of $235,000 per year; · The City of Jamestown’s reduction and realignment of staff duties while maintaining the same level of services resulted in $190,961 of ongoing savings; · The restructuring of the Westfield Department of Public Works with an ongoing savings of $123,212; and · The reduction of the size of the Chautauqua County Legislature with a savings of $67,000 each year. “Compiling the efficiency plan has been a valuable exercise in self-assessment and a worthwhile review of the way we have operated over the past dozen years,” said Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan. “As local leaders, we need to continue to communicate with our residents regarding the savings we have accomplished, the difficult decisions we have had to make to cut programs and staff, and our plans for redefining what our local governments do.” The Property Tax Freeze Credit Program encourages local governments and school districts to generate long-term relief for taxpayers by sharing services, consolidating or merging, and demonstrating and implementing operational efficiencies. According to the program’s requirements, an efficiency plan had to be submitted to the State Division of Budget. Additionally, the local government must comply with the 2% Property Tax Cap in order to ensure that homeowners, who have a total household income of $500,000 or less, are eligible to receive the rebate on their primary residencies in 2015 and 2016. While the efficiency plan is a requirement of the Property Tax Freeze Credit program, local governments have been streamlining programs, cutting discretionary spending, and sharing services with other municipalities for decades. Counties across New York State continue to provide and fund essential programs and services as mandated by the state, while also seeing revenue decrease with the property tax cap, falling sales tax revenue, and rising costs. Cities, towns, and villages also continue to find ways to save money for residents. However, Chautauqua County and its cities, towns, and villages have found ways to continue providing these crucial programs and services even while funds decrease, as demonstrated in the county’s multi-government efficiency plan. Successful bidders at the Audubon Nature Center’s Falling for Nature Auction last October recently enjoyed their “Figure 8 the Lake” experience led by Tom Erlandson and Linda Swanson. Shown here at the Lakewood Beach, one of their stops, are (from left) Paul Hedberg, Ruth Lundin, Jill Jarrett, Russ Boisjoly, Pierre Chagnon, Linda Swanson, Carol Somers, Wanda Lucariello, and Tom Erlandson. Article Contributed by Audubon Nature Center The successful bidders at the Audubon Nature Center’s Falling for Nature Auction last October recently enjoyed their prize: a day-long tour of Chautauqua Lake guided by Tom Erlandson and Linda Swanson, authors of “Figure 8 the Lake: A Driving Tour of Chautauqua Lake”. Beautiful weather awaited the travelers who departed from the Boat Landing at Jamestown’s McCrea Point Park on Saturday morning, May 30. They journeyed in the Nature Center van driven by volunteer Wanda Lucariello. Each participant received an autographed copy of “Figure 8 the Lake”. As it was originally published in 2003, the authors challenged their fellow road-trippers to keep a list of changes along the way since the book was written. Among the many places where the group stopped to observe details and learn more were Celoron Park, Hartley Park in Lakewood, the Bemus-Stow ferry, the Lawson Boating Heritage Center, the marina near Mayville where The Sea Lion was constructed, and Chadakoin Park in Jamestown, with its history as the city dump. They also drove through Point Chautauqua, noting that it was designed by Frederick Law Olmstead. By popular request the trippers visited Chautauqua Institution. As Swanson spent summers there while growing up, she was able to provide wonderful background information. The travelers observed the rain gardens and other water conservation and erosion prevention methods implemented at the Institution. Everyone enjoyed lunches prepared by Elegant Edibles and returned to their departure point in mid-afternoon. “” Copies of “Figure 8 the Lake: A Driving Tour of Chautauqua Lake” are available at the Audubon Nature Center’s Blue Heron Gift Shop, the Fenton History Center, the Roger Tory Peterson Institute, and the Chautauqua Institution bookstore. Erlandson said he and Swanson wrote the book with the hope that anyone interested in the natural history and human history of the lake would enjoy following the “Figure 8” road trip. He added, “I am pleasantly astonished that a 12-year-old book can still be enthusiastically appreciated.” Since retiring from Jamestown Community College’s biology faculty, Tom Erlandson has been an environmental consultant and was administrator for the Ohio River Consortium for Research and Education. He has written articles on various natural history and ecology topics and is available to give presentations on “Figure 8 the Lake”. Prior to her current position as executive director of the Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation, Linda Swanson taught geology at Jamestown Community College. In 2015, the Audubon Nature Center’s Falling for Nature Gala Dinner and Auction will be held on Friday, October 23, at the Conewango Club in downtown Warren, Pennsylvania. The Nature Center invites others who have interesting experiences to offer for auction to contact Program Director Jennifer Schlick at (716) 5692345 or [email protected]. The Audubon Nature Center is at 1600 Riverside Road, one-quarter mile east of Route 62 between Jamestown, New York, and Warren, Pennsylvania. For more information on its many programs, call (716) 569-2345 or visit www. jamestownaudubon.org. Riverwalk Construction Article Contributed by Jamestown Department of Public Works The Jamestown Department of Public Works, in conjunction with the Jamestown Parks, Recreation & Conservation Department, has announced the closure of the followings areas of McCrea Point Park for park renovations and Phase VI construction of the Greater Jamestown Riverwalk: · McCrea Point Park Pavilion · McCrea Point Park Playground These areas will be closed to the public starting Monday, June 8, 2015 and remain closed through Labor Day. The McCrea Point Park Boat Landing and restrooms will remain open for use by the public throughout the construction period. For additional information, contact the Department of Public Works at 483-7545. JAMESTOWN GAZETTE www.JamestownGazette.com June 8, 2015 9 by Ju : Sis ne so n What I love about Jamestown & Frewsburg: I have lived in Jamestown and Frewsburg for nearly 50 years, all of my life. I work at The Relief Zone Community Youth Center and at WCA Hospital, places where I can live what I was taught: “Look for ways to help others and to be involved in my community.” We have so many wonderful opportunities to be involved here in the Jamestown Area. One of my family’s favorite places is the Prendergast Library, a really amazing hometown resource. My three children have all been inspired in the music programs in the Jamestown Public Schools: Suzuki, band, orchestra and A’Cappella. The high school has offered even more special opportunities in athletics, music and academics. This is the place to live! Continued From Front Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet and in classic ballet variations. Cull is a modern dance work choreographed by Cerwinski for the CRYB students. New Art Show at 3rd on 3rd Gallery Classical works on the program include variations from Swan Lake, Sylvia, La Vivandiere and The Dying Swan danced by graduating senior Madi Jones who will enter the prestigious Conservatory of Dance at SUNY Purchase this fall. The program will end with audience favorite Soldato. Beyond CRYB “We’ve actually been quite lucky,” Monika explained. “A good number of our students over the years, like Brittany, have continued from here to very fine programs like New York State Summer School of the Arts, BalletMet Columbus, Boston Ballet, and then on to SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Dance, graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in dance. Brittany’s move to the Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre, where she was promoted to a full company member in 2014, is not unlike the professional success enjoyed by many CRYB graduates. Graduating senior Madeline Jones rehearsing The Dying Swan A piece by Shauna Beckstein Article Contributed by Reg Lenna Center Mind Your Elders by Deb Lanni Several area artists will display their art in a new show, “Yggdrasil”, in 3rd on 3rd Gallery at Reg Lenna Center for The Arts in Jamestown from June 12 through July 2. A public artist reception will be on Friday, June 12 at 7pm. Trees have played an important role in many of the world’s mythologies and religions, and have been given deep and sacred meanings throughout the ages. Human beings, observing the growth and death of trees, the elasticity of their branches, the sensitivity and the annual decay and revival of their foliage, see them as powerful symbols of growth, decay and resurrection. This exhibition is named for Yggdrasil - in the Norse tradition the great Ash which links all the worlds but it could also have been named after the sacred oaks of the Druidic tradition, the Bodhi tree of the Buddhist tradition, the sacred sycamores of the Egyptian book of the dead, the cardinal world trees of many Mesoamerican belief systems or even most recently, the cross of Calvary. “Yggdrasil” pays homage to these ancient traditions with contemporary images which highlight the close relationship the artists of Western New York have with our great trees. Area artists displaying are Deb Lanni, Shauna Beckstein, Roslin Smith, Karen Glosser, Karen Carlton, Audrey Dowling, Faith Wappat, Kathleen Tenpas, Sean Huntington, Carrie Saddler-Tredo and Deb Eck. 3rd on 3rd Gallery is curated by Debra Eck. Shows at 3rd on 3rd Gallery are made possible by grant support from New York State Council On The Arts. 3rd On 3rd Gallery is open Monday through Friday from 10am until 4pm when exhibits are offered. Private viewings may be scheduled by calling 664-2465, ext. 227. Additional evening and weekend hours will be posted online at reglenna.com. 3rd On 3rd Gallery is located at 116 East Third Street in the Reg Lenna Center for The Arts in Jamestown, NY. professional dance careers, Monika Alch simply said, “It’s the discipline. They take that away with them. It’s helpful later on in life and they can learn it here.” Enrollment and Tickets CRYB is the region’s premier school for classical ballet training. Students have come from throughout Chautauqua County and from Warren County and Erie in Pennsylvania. CRYB enrolls The Gala Act 1 of the Spring Gala will feature students from Creative Dance up through Intermediate 1 in a classical ballet suite, performed to Piano Etudes by Carl Czerny and arranged by 20th Century Danish composer, Knudåge Riisager, best known for his ballet music, which he first composed for the Royal Danish Theatre. The dances for this part of the program were choreographed by CRYB faculty. “We have enough boys and young men now, that we have classes only for them,” Monica said with obvious pride in CRYB’s programs. “And we have more than 100 students now, with space and faculty to double that,” Elizabeth Bush, CRYB’s Executive Director added. Rounding out Act 1 is a theatre dance work specifically for CRYB’s male students, performed to music from Oliver and an original modern dance piece performed to “Let It Go” from the movie Frozen and choreographed by Michael Cerwinski who conducted a modern dance workshop in January for CRYB. He is director of his modern dance company MichaelJamesNewYork, is an emerging choreographer in the modern dance idiom and a frequent guest faculty member at CRYB. Act 2 of the Gala Program will highlight CRYB’s Intermediate and Advanced students in a new contemporary work Guest Performer, Spencer Doru Keith, from Jose Mateo Ballet students throughout the year. To learn more about classes, call the Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet at 716-664-9766. Tickets for the Spring Gala Performance are available at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts Box Office or by calling 716-484-7070, and online at www.reglenna.com. 10 JAMESTOWN GAZETTE www.JamestownGazette.com June 8, 2015 Love Elementary School Renovations Article Contributed by Jamestown Public Schools Extensive capital project renovations at Love Elementary School make it necessary for all students and staff to be temporarily relocated at neighborhood schools for the 2015-16 school year. Love kindergarten through second graders will be relocated to Lincoln Elementary School, while third and fourth graders will be headed to Washington Middle School. UPK students will be going to Ring Elementary, or another neighborhood school. “Due to the amount of renovations and the age of the Love Elementary School building, it is necessary to temporarily relocate Love School staff and students to neighborhood schools,” said JPS Superintendent Tim O. Mains. “Love Elementary School is the oldest school in our district and many of the construction projects required at the school involve extensive work and tear-outs. Therefore, it was determined that the school should not contain school people or programs during construction for the safety of the staff and students and as the most cost-effective solution.” All Love School staff will also temporarily move with their students to nearby sister schools. “I know that moving our staff and students is a big transition,” said Love Elementary School Principal Renee Hartling, “but we are lucky to have wonderful neighborhood schools who are willing to welcome us into their buildings. We hope that everyone can be patient with the move and understand that ultimately, Love School will be even better for our students once the construction project is completed.” Transportation will be provided for all UPK students and for kindergarten through second grade Love students to Lincoln Elementary School. Depending on the neighborhood where a Love third or fourth grade student resides, students may walk or be bussed to Washington Middle School. More specific information will be provided to parents regarding transportation. The district is working on maintaining after school programming opportunities for Love students and families while the relocation occurs. More information on options for after school programming will also be provided to Love parents at a later time. “We understand the importance of the relocation for the children and families at Love School and look forward to welcoming the Love staff and students into Lincoln and Washington Schools. Our goal is to help make the transition as smooth and as easy as possible,” said Lincoln Elementary School Principal Katie Russo and Washington Middle School Principal Melissa Emerson. “We also want all Love parents and families to feel welcome in our schools during the temporary relocation. If any Love families have questions about our schools, please do not hesitate to call.” Library Summer Reading Kickoff Article Contributed by James Prendergast Library Prendergast Library will kick off its Summer Reading Challenge at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 20, with a performance by Charlie and Checkers. Their variety show, which is full of magic, comedy and audience participation, features a live rabbit, juggling, and a giant balloon stunt. Befitting the summer reading theme “Every Hero Has a Story,” it also includes safety lessons and a demonstration of firefighting equipment. More information about the entertainers, who are brothers, is available at http:// www.charlieandcheckers.com/. Danny, the cowboy in the show, will attend medical school this fall. He is also a volunteer firefighter and certified EMT. Joey, the clown, is studying entrepreneurship at Canisius College. He is an All-Catholic Soccer Player, a member of the fire department, and a Top 5 Finalist for the National Federation of Independent Business’ Top Young Entrepreneurs of 2015. At a young age, they joined their father in magic performances and later developed their juggling and unicycle skills. “We created the characters Charlie and Checkers to provide unique entertainment for people of all ages to enjoy. We believe every child should have the chance to experience one of our shows. We know it will inspire them and spark their creativity,” they said. “They appeared at the finale for Prendergast Library’s Summer Reading Program in 2013, and we are delighted to have them return,” said Director Tina Scott. Their Charlie and Checkers will entertain guests of all ages during a free program for the community at Prendergast Library Saturday, June 20. library show is free and open to the public. During the Summer Reading Challenge, which runs from June 20 to Aug. 15, participants of all ages can win prizes by keeping track of reading. Many activities and programs will also be offered through support from the Rotary Club of Jamestown. Grand prizes, including two bicycles from the Jamestown Cycle Shop, will be awarded at 2 p.m. Saturday Aug. 22, following artist Paul Merklein’s program “See Super Heroes! Be a Super Hero!” He will also offer “How to Draw Super Heroes” at noon for tweens and teens. Merklein’s presentations are made possible in part by support from the United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County Projects Pool Grant Program. The library is located at 509 Cherry St., Jamestown. For information, call 4847135. LLC 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!! 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Coming into the 2015 season, baseball fans weren’t expecting a great deal of production from Rodriguez. He turns 40 years old at the end of July, both of his hips are surgically repaired, and the scrutiny he would face from both the media and fans was supposed to just be overwhelming and too much for Rodriguez to handle. Kristin Morse browses in the book sale area at Prendergast Library, where books will be half price June 11-13 during this year’s second Bargains Galore book sale. Article Contributed by Prendergast Library “This will be a ‘book sale and more,’” Ms. Scott said. Prendergast Library will hold its second quarterly bargain book sale of the year Thursday through Saturday June 11-13. “Scheduling the sale the second weekend of the month is a nod to tradition, since that’s when the library held a huge annual book sale for many years,” said Director Tina Scott. To celebrate the event and encourage weekend visitors to spend the day, on Saturday the library will sell hot dogs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and host an outdoor petting zoo from 1 to 3 p.m. Furry friends from Sun Dance Kids Farm will include Nubian, Pygmy and Nigerian Dwarf goats. Book sale shopping hours are 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Books will be half price with adult hardcovers at $1 and adult paperbacks, young adult books and children’s books all 50 cents each. Bags will be provided for those who would like to buy a bag of books for $10. Romance grab bags cost $5 apiece. Other items are available at regular prices, including gift certificates for future book sale purchases for $5 or $10. Cash, checks, credit cards and Book Sale/Family Literacy Fund vouchers are accepted. The library is located at 509 Cherry St., Jamestown. For information, call 484-7135. 5¢ e! New LOW Pric OFF EVERY TUESDAY! per carton O As of June 3rd, Rodriguez has played in 51 games for the Yankees. In those 51 games, A-Rod is hitting .270, with 11 home runs, 27 RBIs, and has 48 total hits. Due in large part to his resurgence in the middle of the lineup, the Yankees are also in first place in the American League East division. As a fan of the Yankees, I am glad A-Rod is having such a big bounce back season. He served his punishment, admitted his wrongdoing, and now he just wants to focus on playing baseball. It is nice to see. Since returning from his suspension, he has handled everything thrown at him. He has let his play on the field do the talking. A-Rod may even be voted into the All-Star game this season, as he currently sits in third in the designated hitter voting behind Nelson Cruz and Kendrys Morales. Maybe his career will always be tainted. But you can’t deny that right now Alex Rodriguez is helping the Yankees win ball games. And he is doing it the right way. 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 People were right about the scrutiny A-Rod has faced so far this season. In every visiting park A-Rod and the Yankees play in, he is booed loudly and frequently. But, despite the boos, despite not playing in 2014, and despite many fans believing he doesn’t deserve to play the game anymore; A-Rod is having an improbable 2015 campaign. Rodriguez recently passed Willie Mays, and currently sits in fourth place on the all-time home run list with 665. He also recently passed Babe Ruth on the all-time RBI list, and finds himself tied for second on the list with Barry Bonds. Both A-Rod and Bonds have 1,996 RBIs. 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 8, 2015 DEALER SHOWCASE Kennedy Supermarket 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 Safety Efforts Earn JPS School Safety Excellence Award Tim and Sandy Mead, owners of the Kennedy Supermarket Article Contributed by Julia Eppehimer In days gone by, when malls didn’t exist and local shops served as a meeting place for neighbors, Earl Cross opened one of those local shops. He dubbed it Cross’s Red and White, an old corner store that stood at an intersection in Kennedy. Before he retired in 1971, he approached a younger man named Ronnie Mead, who was looking for a place to work in Kennedy. Ronnie purchased the store, and today his son Tim Mead runs it as the Kennedy Supermarket. “My mother was from the Kennedy area, and they wanted to live back in this area,” Tim explained. “He saw the opportunity of the store for sale…and after he had thought about it he decided he would try it, and purchased it.” Tim’s father also bought the three properties next door to Cross’s, giving them room to expand. The gas pumps, added in 1980, now stand where the original building was located, next to the larger store that was built in 1976. The Kennedy Supermarket has a produce area, a meat department, a bakery, deli, and a store full of general grocery and snack items. Ever since he moved to Kennedy as a five-year-old boy, the supermarket has been a part of Tim’s life. As teenagers, he and his brother took their first jobs as stock boys. When his brother left to pursue a career in medicine, Tim decided to stay with the family business. “There was a time when I was a teenager that I didn’t want to work here,” Tim admitted. But he stuck with his job and his commitment paid off. “When my father got tired of running the store, he offered me the opportunity to purchase it,” he said. His view of the store has changed somewhat since his early days. “I enjoy how it’s not repetitious, it’s always something different going on,” Tim said. “It’s exciting to have ideas on ways to increase your business, and then watching those succeed.” His natural aptitude and business sense show in his excitement for new sales ideas. “It’s interesting that you can come up with creative ideas for sales and see those things become successful,” he shared. Over the years he has learned what ideas work, and what ideas are better left in his head. Tim has never been one to be afraid of a new idea. He learned what his customers wanted through trial and error, testing out new ideas and staying aware of the latest trends. For this reason, he has focused on augmenting the meat department of his store to offer the finest quality deli products. “Fresh goods are what seem to be expanding,” Tim explained. “Almost everyone sells dry goods… But you can’t always get really good meat departments, produce and deli departments like you can here,” he said. So Tim makes sure that the products they offer are what their customers deserve. He has been able to get to know many of his customers over the years, as well as his staff. Several of the staff members have been with the store for over ten years, “which I think is great,” Tim said. The staff and customers were able to watch his three children grow up working in the store, just as Tim and his brother did, many years ago. “My oldest just graduated from college,” Tim said proudly. He is working at the supermarket during the summer, while his younger brother works at The Office, the restaurant next door, which Tim also owns. Tim’s wife Sandy can usually be found in the grocery store these days. She worked as a nurse when Tim met her, but once the couple started to have children, Sandy wanted to be able to spend more time with them. She left her job as a nurse and came to work part time in the grocery store. The arrangement gave her plenty of time to stay close with her kids. Today Tim and Sandy work hard with their staff at the Kennedy Supermarket. They continue to pour the time and devotion into the store that his father and Mr. Cross did before them. The store is located at the intersection of Route 394 and Route 62 in Kennedy and is open Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. To reach them by phone, call 716-267-2652 or visit their website at kennedysupermarket.com. The Jamestown Gazette is proud to recognize our dealers, outstanding corporate citizens of our county. This week, the Gazette especially thanks Kennedy Supermarket for faithfully carrying The Jamestown Gazette, The People’s Paper, for the benefit of their customers, our readers. L to R: Utica National representatives, Randy Graham and Michael Centrone, present JPS Superintendent Tim O. Mains with its School Safety Excellence Award. Article Contributed by Jamestown Public Schools Jamestown Public Schools was recently named one of 131 school districts and Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) in New York State to receive the Utica National Insurance Group’s “School Safety Excellence Award” for 2015. The honor, presented annually, recognizes school districts’ safety efforts as they work to help keep students, staff and visitors safe. JPS received the its award at Utica National’s 35th annual school safety seminar in Olean, NY. “We are honored to receive the School Safety Excellence Award,” said JPS Superintendent Tim O. Mains. “School safety is a priority at JPS and we are proud that Utica National commend us for our efforts to keep students, staff and the community safe in our schools.” Schools must meet specific criteria to enhance overall safety through Utica National’s School Safety Excellence Award Program. Schools with their own transportation, schools with contract transportation and BOCES are evaluated. Categories covered include: bullying prevention programs, playground safety and other areas, and are measured using specific, quantifiable surveys. “Safety and health concerns continue to be a priority in our school districts,” said Mark Aquino, regional manager in Utica National’s risk management department. “Districts that go ‘above and beyond’ to provide a safe, healthy and focused culture for learning are to be applauded, and we’re pleased to count JPS among them.” Mr. Aquino noted that, beyond the recognition itself, an added benefit of following the safety program is the chance to pinpoint specific threats to safety. “The time to address those threats is before a loss happens, which really helps to contribute to the safety culture that districts are working toward.” 16 JAMESTOWN GAZETTE www.JamestownGazette.com BUSINESS June 8, 2015 Criminal Justice Students Recieve Presidential Service Award Article Contributed by Erie 2 BOCES Dan Schutt stands in front of Schutt’s Saw and Mower, along with his family who also work there. Shutt’s Saw & Mower Article Contributed by Julia Eppehimer Most people enjoy going to work to get away from the family. Dan Schutt goes to work with his family. “It’s pretty cool, I’ve worked my whole life with my dad,” Dan said. “And now my son’s here, I’m going to work my whole life with my son.” He’s also got his son-in-law, his nephew, his cousin and his sister, who all work together to run Schutt’s Saw and Mower, the business that was started by his grandfather four generations earlier. Dan’s grandfather Clare went to work every day at Art Metal, where Cummins is now located. Every day he showed up for work until the factory went out of business. With the need for income, Clare answered a magazine ad to sell chainsaws, despite the fact that he knew nothing about them. “That was when chainsaws were new,” Dan explained. “He didn’t even know what they were, but he answered the ad…He started selling chainsaws in his house.” Unfortunately, the neighbors were not too keen on the work he did with the chainsaws at night. The time had come to move out of the house. “He rented a small shop in Falconer,” Dan said. “And my dad at that time quit his job and went to work for him.” A year later, Dan’s uncle Vern also joined the crew, and the team of three built up the saw and mower shop. The shop moved and expanded several times before it landed at its current location on Hazeltine Ave in 2000. The store boasts a display room lined with lawnmowers, tractors, ATVS, snow blowers and snowmobiles, and has a garage space for repairs. “We service everything we sell,” Dan promised. “You’re not just buying the Students in the Erie 2-ChautauquaCattaraugus BOCES (E2CCB) Hewes Educational Center’s Criminal Justice program recently earned a Gold Presidential Volunteer Service Award. This award is designated by The President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation and requires more than 1,000 hours of community service. Over the past year, the class volunteered for a variety of community service roles, including crowd control and other public safety activities and worked alongside the police and other Chautauqua County agencies. product, you’re buying someone who will take care of that for you.” Dan and his cousin Denny learned from their parents how to fix their products, and now they pass that knowledge on to their own children. “I realized at a very young age that this is what I wanted to do,” Dan said. From the time he came to work at Schutt’s, Dan knew he wanted to run the business. He watched his grandfather work and began to come up with his own ideas. Even though he and his grandfather didn’t always agree, it was him that his grandfather asked to run the business when he retired. “When I got my service award, it made me realize how I’ve helped my community when they needed me,” commented Tristan Eisenhart. “It makes me feel good knowing that I helped put more trust in law enforcement.” Adding to the overall honor of the award, New York State Senator Catharine Young presented each student with their certificate and pin alongside Hewes Center Criminal Justice instructor Dan DePietro, and Chief Harry Snelling of the Jamestown Police Department. His fellow classmate, Jacob Rice from Panama summed up the experience as well, “This is the highest community service award out there, and we got it through our dedication to helping the community.” Week of 6/8/15 - 6/14/15 The President’s Volunteer Service Award program was created to recognize Americans that volunteer large amounts of their personal time to their communities and inspire others to also volunteer. The program continues as an initiative Dan doesn’t do it alone; his sister Julie and his cousin Denny are a crucial part of the team. “We all do our own thing… and that’s why it works,” Dan explained. He manages the sales and inventory, Julie manages the office and Denny takes care of the service area. “We three have been running it since 1998.” Schutt’s Saw and Mower is located at 301 Hazeltine Ave. in Jamestown and is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Wednesday and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until noon. Look up their website at schuttssaw.com or call at 716-664-3090. The following students were the 2015 recipients of the award: Jordan Bloom ( Jamestown), Alexis Brown (Clymer), Tristan Eisenhart (Panama), Dakota Lewis ( Jamestown), Troy Mackenzie (Falconer), Wyatt Mann (Frewsburg), Joshua Pollock (Chautauqua Lake), Dominique Rammelt (Ripley), Jacob Difficulty : Medium Rice (Panama), Andrew Rogers ( Jamestown), Treig Spoon ( Jamestown), Esai Vazquez ( Jamestown), Dalton Whitacre (Falconer), Fabrianna Wright ( Jamestown), and Harold Zayas-Blanco ( Jamestown). “It’s a wonderful feeling to know that my classmates and I have helped out or community,” said Fabrianna Wright from Jamestown High School. “We all tried our best and I couldn’t be prouder of this class. It is an honor to receive this award.” And they’ve been doing it for a while, too. It was in 1976, at the ripe age of fourteen, that Dan and Denny first stepped into the family business. But Dan never wanted to work anywhere else. Dan loves the fact that he gets to work with his family every day. “It’s like being at home almost,” he said. He hypothesizes that many family businesses do not succeed because of arguments and family feuds. “We just get along, we just know how to put differences aside and let them be as they are,” he said. “We have a common goal…We’re just here to do the best we can to serve people who come in here.” of the Corporation for National and Community Service. It recognizes United States citizens and lawfully-admitted permanent residents of the United States who have achieved the required number Week of 6/8 of hours of service over a 12-month period - or cumulative hours over the course of a lifetime. The volunteer service awards range from Bronze to Gold. 2015 by The Puzzle ForCopyright more information about Syndicate the Criminal Justice program at the Hewes Educational Center, please visit: www.e2ccb.org. 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The annual tradition of the 9th NY Cavalry encampment is once again ready to take place in Westfield’s Moore Park. Members of the 9th Cavalry will set up camp on Friday, June 12 and offer living history throughout the weekend. Events will include drills and demonstrations, battle re-enactments, craft demonstrations for children, candlelight tours, and much more. Highlighting this year’s schedule will be a special commemoration to honor Civil War hero Lt. Alonzo Cushing, who died in the Battle of Gettysburg and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in 2014. The Also returning for the third year in a row is a special letter reading program, which takes place Saturday, June 13 at 2 p.m. inside St. Peter’s Episcopal Church next to the park. David Brown, Historical Society Trustee and 9th NY Cavalry member, and his wife Sandy are coordinating the event. Together, they’ve put together a program that will feature a series of letters from various Cushing family members, including Alonzo and his brother William. Alonzo Cushing In addition to the 9th NY Cavalry, which is hosting the event, other reenactment groups expected to be on hand include the 64th Virginia Cavalry, 4th South Carolina Infantry, 20th Maine Fife & Drum Corps and Cushing’s Battery A of the 4th Artillery. The encampment weekend will continue Sunday, with the groups departing Sunday afternoon. The encampment, along with all other related events, is free and open to the public. In addition to the encampment, the Chautauqua County Historical Society will also host its 2015 Summer Gala fundraiser from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday night, June 13. That event costs $50 per person with all proceeds benefitting the historical society. 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