Your Community Your Credit Union /JamestownGazette Credit Union 2x2 @JtownGazette Community Wins a Championship Funeral Home, Inc. G. A. Foster Care www.gafamilyservices.org Ants? Guaranteed Results Ehrlich Pest Control 800-331-BUGS FREE ESTIMATES Vol. 4 • No. 44 | Week of November 3, 2014 Marching With the Drummers Powers, Present & Sixbey 316 East Fifth St. Jamestown, NY The People’s Paper. Chautauqua Marketing Solutions, LLC Federally insured by NCUA Cassandra M. Brigham Funeral Director 716-664-5300 FREE WEEKLY www.JamestownGazette.com Submitted by: Walt Pickut “This is our best group ever!” said Meghan Murray, Jamestown High School Red Raider Marching Band director, speaking about this year’s New York State championship. “It’s great how they worked together, right from the start.” The Marching Band officially became “Number One,” taking home 1st Place honors, on Sunday, October 26, at the New York State Field Band Conference Championships in Syracuse. But of course, Murray acknowledges with pride, with previous first place wins in 1991 and 2002, and a long history of competitive successes, the Red Raiders can honestly boast about decades of “Best Ever” bands. The nearly endless line of banners, trophies, championship cups and plaques that march around the walls and cabinet tops of the Jamestown High School band The Jamestown High School Red Raider Marching Band. room prove that point beyond any doubt. Although band competition at JHS dates back more than three decades, including its first trips to famous locations like Wildwood, New Jersey, in 1982, a 1984 performance in New York City’s Macy’s Parade, marching at Disney World and many other spectacular events, in May 2015 Jamestown High School will celebrate the 90th anniversary of its band program. “Lou Deppas was here for 20 years before me,” Murray said, now in her ninth year as director, “and most of the trophies are from his time, but I’m happy to carry on that great tradition if I can.” It took even more than a great band, an illustrious history and a dedicated director to win the New York State Field Band championship for 2014, though. “The band didn’t do it alone,” Murray said. “Jamestown is a very special place when it comes to community support for a prize winning program like this.” More Than a Band “At least 100 parents, grandparents and band alumni “march” with us every time we hit the field,” Murray said. “The Boosters are as much a part of this championship as the students themselves.” Marching bands today have been renamed “Field Bands” because Continued on Page 2 One of Our Own: Lee Harkness Article Submitted by Katrina Fuller A stolid figure sits at the grand table, a host of pages and event information at his fingertips. With bright eyes and baritone voice, he cheerfully recounts his tale, highlighting special events and happy moments with a hearty chuckle. “Really, I haven’t done anything I dislike,” Lee Harkness, the General Manager of the Jamestown Gateway Train Station explains. A man dedicated to his work and to the surrounding community, Lee Harkness is a treasure to our area and has a heart as big as Chautauqua Lake. Harkness grew up in Cherry Creek, NY, but his family originated in Randolph, NY. “I went to Pine Valley High School - I was in the first class!” He continued on to higher education at Jamestown Community College. He also VISIT US ONLINE www.JamestownGazette.com became involved in the Chautauqua County Department of Economic Development/ IDA as a Rural Development Specialist. “I would try to use the ideas of the community,” he explains. With these ideas at heart, he created bonds with the people he was serving, and solved problems one step at a time. “I ended up working in every community in the county,” Harkness laughs. attended Cornell University in the late sixties, studying Animal Science, along with Economics and Business Administration. From 1967 to 1969, he devoted his time and efforts to the United States Army, working in plans, training, and security. “In the long run, it prepared me. It was a good experience.” he explains. “I was responsible for emergency medicals teams; we provided support for Washington D.C.” Harkness moved back to Randolph after his military service, joining into the family business of selling feed and operating a western wear and tack shop. “In the first part of my life, I was a horse shoer, until I went into the Army,” Harkness recalls. “I’ve ridden about any kind of horse you’d want.” Horses played a large role throughout his life; from riding and breeding horses to breaking and training them, Harkness was very involved in matters of the equine. “I relate well to animals,” He recalls. ”When you go in in the morning and night, you’re always talking to them– it was kind of relaxing.” This kind spirit shows through in other facets of his life, from his efforts in the community to his Lee Harkness charismatic manner. With a vibrant career path, and wide involvement in local organizations, Harkness has focused on the community, but even more so on what the people in the community want and need. From 1994 to 2003, he He later went on to become president of several organizations, such as the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, the Chautauqua County Business Bureau, the Randolph Area Business Association, and the Cattaraugus County Fair, as well as the Executive Director of the Downtown Jamestown Development Corporation. Harkness is also involved in several organizations, such as Rotary of Jamestown, Randolph American Legion, Boy Scouts of America, New York State Association of Fairs, and many more. While he has put in a great amount of dedication and effort over the years, he remains humble, reflecting his accomplishments back onto the community itself. “I think the community has Continued on Page 3 Choose WCA Hospital For Your Radiology Care Offering the latest advances in radiology diagnostic care including, New low dose CT Imaging, MRI & Breast MRI, PET, Ulstrasound Services, Bone Denistometry, Same Day Mammograms, Nuclear Medicine, and general diagnostic radiology care. We schedule around your busy life! Convenient Daytime, Evening & Saturday Hours. Accept Referrals & Most Major Insurances. 664-8238 2 JAMESTOWN GAZETTE www.JamestownGazette.com November 3, 2014 copiers • printers • scanners • color Continued From Front Page Whether you are looking for a new multi-function device, or reconditioned model for your office, here at Axiom Office Imaging we can make it happen! Congratulations Band! 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The Oaks Bed & BreakfasT hOTel 1103 West Third Street Jamestown 716.720.5267 Check Out Our Website www.theoaksbandbhotel.com (From left) Meghan Murray, Band Director; Drum Majors, Jacob Sandstrom (Sr.); Sydney Deppas (Jr.); Madison Walker Blake (Sr.) with trophies for New York State Field Band Conference Championship - 1st Place. Marching With the Drummers Community Wins a Championship they do so much more than merely march. “There was a time when great marching and well played popular music could win a championship,” Murray said. “But today, a winning performance has to be theatrical. It has to tell a whole story.” Props and scenes and costumes and settings are as important as they are in a Broadway play. They learn accountability, responsibility and discipline, too. And for some, the band becomes a family that stays with them long after graduation. That’s not exactly in the budget, but it’s an important part of what the budget and community support buys.” This year’s winning performance by the Red Raider Marching Band depicted the romance and adventure of the 1849 California Gold Rush. “We help create leaders,” said Kris Paterniti, current president of the Red Raiders Marching Band Boosters. “The kids are amazing and it is a pleasure.” The Boosters organization is composed of five officers and as many as 50 to 100 parents, grandparents and alumni. Kris’s husband, David Paterniti, heads the 26 member Pit Crew. “When something needs to be done, they put their heads and hands together and just make it happen.” “I told our boosters what I needed one Tuesday night” Murray said, “and by Thursday night they had built me an entire gold mine with its own railroad and figured out how to bring it out on the field and set it up in minutes for the show! They’re called our ‘Pit Crew’ and they’re amazing.” The Boosters also prepare meals on trips, create costumes and props and accompany the students as their “band family” at every event. “You just can’t buy that kind of help,” Murray said. The Budget Jamestown high school’s administration and the Board of Education are very supportive of the Red Raider Marching Band program and make them an important part of the school’s annual budget. However, according to Murray, 90 to 95 percent of the support in money and volunteer labor comes directly from the community. “That’s why I see a championship like this as a wonderful way to thank the community and repay their support,” Murray said. The marching band stands at about 100 strong as the most public face of the 130 student high school band program. Music is a credit earning subject in the curriculum but the field performances are strictly extracurricular. “We teach more than music here,” Murray said. “Band students learn to count on one another. The Boosters For away trips, the boosters bring drinks, make sandwiches, grill dogs and burgers and generally help make the trips safe, fun and help create the performances by supervising, shipping, movement of instruments and props. The Boosters play a key role in fundraising, too. The Fall Festival of Bands in September of every year is always the year’s first competition at home. It is also the biggest fundraiser of the year. The boosters start the parents meetings early in August to begin preparing for the festival. They staff the food concessions, set up tents and tables, buy, grill and serve the food and make many the arrangements that make the festival and the football season the great Jamestown autumn tradition that it has become over the years. One More Time We really appreciate, and need, the community’s continuing support,” Murray said. When people see band members at any one of the 120 locations we set up every year for contributions, we’d like them to invest in our next championship, but even more important, in the lives of our amazing young people.” JAMESTOWN GAZETTE www.JamestownGazette.com EDITOR’S MESSAGE November 3, 2014 Jensen-Haglund Memorials 3 JENSEN-HAGLUND Comprehensive Professional Waste Hauling & Disposal Service • 2-40 yd Containers Available • Commercial, Small Business & Residential Disposal 7534 Rt 380 • Stockton • 716-595-3186 “CEMETERY MEMORIALS OF DISTINCTION” 1175 N. MAIN STREET JAMESTOWN, NEW YORK 14701 (716) 484-6935 [email protected] www.jensen-haglundmemorials.com E ditor’s Message The People’s Paper. Publisher.....................................................Stacey Hannon Editor................................................................. 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As those old noble Romans told their kids who didn’t like their parents’ music, De gustibus non disputandum est, or in plain English, “In matters of taste, there can be no disputes.” My dictionary says music is “…any sounds combined to produce beauty of form, harmony, and expression of emotion.” According to that definition, my uncle Charley’s 1955 Ford Thunderbird Convertible with its Interceptor V8 engine purring seductively in the driveway makes the very music of heaven… for some people. I happen to like bands and orchestras and groups, whether it’s Barbershop or Beetles, Bebop jazz or the Vienna Boy’s Choir. When people play together they make beautiful music… and sometimes, they make something more than music while they play, almost like a good medicine for what ails you. Bob Marley said, “One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.” It can harmonize life itself, as Marley’s old friend, Plato, once said, “Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything.” If you look around today you’ll find a few places where that kind of thing is needed in our world. The good news this week in the Jamestown Gazette is that where it might be needed most it is also being made. We invite you to march with the band this week. The Jamestown High School Red Raider Marching Band makes prize winning music…1st Prize in New York State as a matter of fact. Become a supporter or a Booster and you’ll be making your own kind of music with them, even if you can’t blow a horn or bang a drum. But there’s one more kind of music they make. It’s the music, harmony of expression those students make when they learn what it takes to work together, to hold each other accountable to play their parts, to learn the discipline of practice and the striving to become ever better at their art and craft. Cooperation to achieve a higher purpose is a kind of music in itself and it is something everyone can play at, and maybe even learn about from the best of our youth. This week, listen to the music, and as always, enjoy the read. Walt Pickut CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Carolyn Wilcox................................... Fast Track to Fitness Discriminate Diners............................. Restaurant Review Janet Wahlberg.................................... Finding Your Family Joanne Tanner............................................... Down to Earth Katrina Fuller....... Life & Times of a Modern Housewife Pastor Scott Hannon...................................... Faith Matters Pastor Shawn Hannon.................................... Faith Matters Vicki McGraw................................. Join Me in the Kitchen QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS Write to us at: PO Box 92 Jamestown, New York 14702 OFFICE: 716-484-7930 FAX: 716-338-1599 Contact us... 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Currently, Lee Harkness is the General Manager of the Jamestown Gateway Train Station. “I’m here seven days a week,” he says. “This place got busier quicker than anybody thought.” Kept busy with local events, business meetings, and more, Harkness seldom has a moment to himself. “There really is not any time,” he says, wistfully. Thankfully, he enjoys the tranquility and quiet of the countryside. “I like living in the country – I’ve got about 70 acres.” From horse shoer to soldier, to organization president and onward, Lee Harkness has always kept the people he was serving in his heart. “I actually like most everybody,” he says with a smile. Clearly a servant-leader, a kind soul, and a dedicated worker, Harkness has listened to the people, learned through experience, and brought about lasting change in Jamestown and the surrounding areas. “Jamestown is very fortunate and has come a long way,” he muses as he looks out over the rail way. 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Fourth Street • Jamestown, NY www.roberthjackson.org 716.665.2473 THE ROGER TORY PETERSON INSTITUTE 311 Curtis Street • Jamestown, NY www.rtpi.org 716.665.2473 WEEKS GALLERY JAMESTOWN COMMUNITY COLLEGE 525 Falconer Street • Jamestown, NY www.weeksgallery.sunyjcc.edu 716.338.1300 November 3, 2014 vs cincinnati Sat • Nov 8 • 5:00pm Fri • Nov 14 • 7:30pm Sat • Nov 15 • 5:00pm vs pittsburgh Sat • Nov 22 • 5:00pm Jamestown Savings Bank Arena 319 West 3rd Street Jamestown NY 14701 ART: The Veterans Book Project by Monica Haller Now-Dec. 11 The Weeks Gallery at JCC 525 Falconer St., Jamestown NY www.sunyjcc.edu Bird Portraits Exhibit of Steve Cagan Nov. 14-Jan. 4 Roger Tory Peterson Institute 311 Curtis St., Jmst 716-665-2473 100 Under 100 Mon., Dec. 1, 10am 3rd on 3rd Gallery 116 E Third St., Jamestown 716-664-2465 ext. 227 Ashville Fire Aux. Craft Show Sat., Dec. 6, 10am-3pm Ashville Fire Station Across Rt 394 from Hogan's Hut EDUCATIONAL: Genealogy Workshop Nov. 13 & 20, 6:30pm Myers Memorial Library Ivory St/Falconer St., Frewsburg 716-569-5515 Open House at JCC Nov. 16 sunyjcc.edu/explorejcc 716-338-1001 James Prendergast Library 484-7135 ext 225 For Event Days & Times visit: www.prendergastlibrary.org HISTORY: Fenton History Center 67 Washington St., Jmst 716-664-6256 HOLIDAY EVENTS: Holiday Gift Sale Nov. 7 9-4, Nov. 8 9-2:30 WCA Classrooms 2 & 4 Main Floor Bemus Point Holiday Open House Fri. Nov. 7 - Sun. Nov. 9 Villagewide Bemus Point AUDUBON NATURE EVENTS: Nov. 7: First Friday Lunch Bunch11am Nov. 8: Little Explorers-10-Noon Nov 15: Contemplative Photography 1-3 Nov. 22: Thanksgiving with the Birds 11-3 Nov. 28: Black Friday 10am-2:30pm Nov. 28: Black Friday 10am-2:30pm FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ANY EVENT CALL 569-2345 WWW.JAMESTOWNAUDUBON. ORG Holiday Shopping in Amish Country Nov. 15, 9:30am-4:30pm SUNY Fredonia 716-673-3177 BINGO: Fluvanna Fire Hall 716-483-8505 Every Tuesday Night 7-10pm 'Tis the Season Holiday Exhibit Sat., Nov. 29-Jan. 19 • 10am-4pm Fenton History Center 67 Washington St., Jmst 716-664-6256 Sinclairville Fire Hall 716-962-2025 Every Wednesday Night 7pm BENEFIT EVENT: Jamestown Kiwanis Club Spaghetti Dinner Nov. 4th Election Night 4- 7pm 83 S Main St, Jmst 716-450-6874 COMMUNITY EVENTS: TCA Toy Train Show Sat., Nov. 15, 9am-3pm Jamestown Gateway Train Station 211-217 West Second St., Jmst 716-483-3041 2014 Holiday on the Hill Fri., Nov. 21, 4-8pm Sat & Sun, Nov. 22-23, 10-4 Girl Scouts Council Office 2661 Horton Rd., Jmst 716-969-4480 Christmas in the Village Fri-Sun. Eason Hall & Moore Park, Westfield, NY Christmas Parade Dec. 5, 6:30 pm Third St., Jamestown NY Holiday Candlelight Tours Sat's in Dec. 5:45-8:15pm Fenton History Center 67 Washington St., Jmst 716-664-6256 Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet Nutcracker Dec. 12, 7:30pm, Dec. 13, 2pm Reg Lenna Center for the Arts 116 E. Third St.,, Jmst 716-484-0707 Sleigh Rides at Chautauqua Every Sat & Sun Dec. 27 - March 1 Chautauqua Bookstore Chautauqua Institution 10 Roberts St., Chautauqua NY 716-782-2871 MOVIES: Movies at the Reg: the Skeleton Twins-Nov. 5, 8pm Life Itself-Nov. 8, 12, 8pm The Trip To Italy-Nov 15, 19, 8pm Warren Miller's No Turning Back Nov. 21, 8pm The Boxtrolls-Nov. 22, 10am Nov. 23, 2pm, Nov. 116 E Third St, Jmst 716-664-2465 Dipson Theaters Lakewood Cinema 8 Chautauqua Mall Cinema I & II Warren Mall Cinema III For information on movies and times: www.dipsontheaters.com MUSIC: Back Room Radio Hour with the host Bill Ward Fred Parker & Lori Burke Nov. 6., Thurs., Doors open 6:30 Trinity Guitars 716-665-4490 trinityguitars.com Rolling Hills Radio with Ken Hardley presents: John McEuen Nov. 20, 8-10pm Bumpy Peterson & Katherine Koch Dec. 18, 6:30-8:30 Studio Theater 108 E 3rd St., Jmst 716-484-7070 Holiday Open House Dec. 6, 10am-4pm Roger Tory Peterson Institute 311 Curtis St.,, Jamestown 716-665-2473 Southern Tier Brewing Company LIVE Concerts-Dark Star Orchestra Fri., Nov. 14, 7pm Reg Lenna Center for the Arts 116 E. Third St., Jmst 716-484-0707 Santa is coming by Train! Jamestown Erie Gateway Train Station Dec. 6, 11am-3pm 211-217 W. Second St., Jmst 716-483-3041 Chaut. Regional Youth Symphony Chamber Concert Sun., Nov. 23, 7pm SS. Peter & Paul Church 508 Cherry St., Jmst 716-664-2465 ext 202 Symphoria-Light Classics & Holiday Pops Wed., Dec. 3, 8-10pm Reg Lenna Center for the Arts 116 E. Third St., Jmst 716-484-0707 SPORTING EVENTS: Skating & Gymnastics Spectacular disson/ABC Television Special Sat., Dec. 13, 7pm Jamestown Savings Bank Arena 319 W Third St., Jmst 716-484-2624 SUPPORT GROUPS: Hilltop Wellness Collaborative Men of Action 511 N Main St, Jmst entrance located on left side of bldg 2nd floor-1st Wed. every mo. at 7pm 716-490-3820 Caregiver Support Group 2nd Tuesday of the month 1pm JAMA 15 S Main St, 2nd fl 3rd Thursday of the month 5:30pm Fluvanna Community Church, 3363 Fluvanna, Ave. Ext., Jmst Maggie Irwin • 716-483-5448 THEATER: Les Miserables Nov. 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 7:30pm; Nov. 9, 16, 2pm JCC, 525 Falconer St., Jmst 716-338-1187 Cirk La Putyka Presents: Slapstick Sonata Nov. 11-7:30pm Reg Lenna Center for the Arts 116 E. Third St., Jmst 716-484-0707 Infinity's Sweet 16! Cafe Night! Nov. 21, 6pm 301 E 2nd St, Ste 101, Jmst WARREN AREA EVENTS: Struthers Library Theatre: Much Ado About Nothing Tues., Nov. 4, 7pm Arlo Guthrie Sat., Nov. 7 • 8pm Mutts Gone Nuts Nov. 14, 7:30pm 302 West Third Ave., Warren Pa 814-723-7231 BINGO: Russell VFD Tuesday night Bingo Doors open 4:30 PM Pleasant Twp VFD Every Thurs. Night 4pm Sugar Grove V.F.D. Every Sunday 3:30 P.M. Warren Senior Community Center Doors open 4pm. Smoke free game. JAMESTOWN GAZETTE www.JamestownGazette.com COMMUNITY November 3, 2014 CCB ASKS: 5 CAN YOU HELP US KEEP KIDS WARM THIS WINTER? Article Contributed by Back Room Radio Hour Airs Roots Favorites Article Contributed by Trinity Guitars Trinity Guitars proudly presents event number two of the newest addition to WRFA-LP radio’s live local music radio offerings, the “Back Room Radio Hour.” The November show will feature Edinboro PA roots favorites, Fred Parker and Lori Burke, as well as Chautauqua County native roots-jazz singer/songwriter. This month’s broadcast will also spotlight Jamestown, NY’s WRFA Radio. The program will be taped in front of a live audience on Thursday, November 6, then broadcast on 107.9 FM at 7 pm on Monday, November 10 at 7 pm. It will also be streamed on wrfalp.com. Hosted by Chautauqua County musician Bill Ward and presented on select Thursdays at 7:00 pm from October to May at Trinity Guitars, 800 West Third Street. Each show will feature the live performances of two independent artists from the Northeastern US. Each show will also highlight a community, regional or world service organization. Back Room Radio Hour will then be aired the following Monday as that week’s BRRH show. The events are free to the public, but reservations for each event must be secured through Trinity Guitars before admission. Each accomplished solo artists and both members of Western PA’s Tiger Maple String Band, Lori Burke and Fred Parker are flagbearers of the Northeastern roots and oldtime music scene. They will perform some of their songs from the most recent old-time TMSB album, “Comin’ Home.” Rebecca McIlvain attended the University of North Florida to study jazz voice through their Jazz Music Program. She began playing Cattaraugus County Bank During the month of November, all eight CCB (Cattaraugus County Bank) locations will display red wagons. The red wagon is the national symbol of “America’s Promise” (a nation-wide program that focuses on improving the lives of America’s youth). The wagons will serve as depositories for public donations of new hats and mittens. publicly eight years ago after receiving positive feedback at an open mic night. Local groups and schools will receive and distribute the donations. Describing her performance. Les Goodrich of the Vero Beach Newsweekly writes, “She is possessed by an angelic voice. She not only rises to high notes, but approaches them with a playful confidence. Her charming feminine lilt dances all around the tones of each line with little vibrato decorations that surprise and delight. CCB joined America’s Promise in 1999 and is helping to ensure that children receive the five resources the organization believes children need in order to become productive adults: Songs move through Rebecca McIlvain like perfectly curling glassy waves of sound and magical lyric to crash on contented shores where the audience members find themselves relaxing and listening in nothing short of pure gratitude.” WRFA is a listener supported, noncommercial, low-power FM radio station provided as a public service by the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts (Formerly known as Arts Council for Chautauqua County). It is broadcast at 107.9 FM in Jamestown, NY. WRFA is dedicated to providing access to the arts, cultural and educational programming and a forum for the discourse of public affairs. In addition, WRFA provides community outreach through programs at area public schools, the East Side YMCA and the Boys and Girls Club of Jamestown and Hispanic Youth Radio. The station also relies of participation from local volunteers, who produce a wide variety of news, cultural and entertainmentrelated programming. For more information or to reserve seats for the November 6 “Trinity Guitars’ Back Room Radio Hour” call Trinity Guitars at 716.665.4490 [8] or email info@ trinityguitars.com. Reservations may also be made by visitingtrinityguitars.com or visiting the event’s Facebook page. Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic Reminder • An ongoing relationship with a caring adultmentor; • Access to safe places & structured activities during non-school hours; • A healthy start; • A marketable skill through effective education; • An opportunity to give back through community service “The air’s getting colder and colder. Children need to stay warm as they play and travel outdoors. A good hat and a pair of mittens is just what they need!”, states Mary Jo Woodarek, CCB’s America’s Promise Chair. “We don’t want any child to be cold this coming winter. It’s as simple as that. Some families need help and CCB is pleased to take the initiative to do that. So … we ask … can you help a child by donating hats and mittens?” CCB is an FDIC insured New York State chartered independent, community bank. From January 2, 1902, CCB has established an unprecedented record of fiscal integrity and sound financial growth, which now totals $190 million in assets. CCB maintains convenient ATMs and can be found on the web at www.ccblv.com. CCB is an equal housing lender. CCB’s main office is located in Little Valley, with seven branch offices. County Executive Announces Members of Deficit Reduction Commission Article Submitted by Office of Chautauqua County Executive Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan announced today he has selected five Chautauqua County residents to serve on his Deficit Reduction Commission. The Deficit Reduction Commission was created by Horrigan as a way to explore options and find solutions for closing the $6 million structural deficit the county will face when preparing a budget for 2016 and beyond. “Although the County Legislature and I have an approved county budget for 2015, it is important that we plan ahead and do not ignore the deficit and very difficult choices we will need to make in 2016,” said Horrigan. “To this end, I have developed this commission to explore realistic options to find new revenues and additional cost reductions to put Chautauqua County on a solid fiscal foundation.” Serving on the commission are: Pierre Chagnon, Chautauqua County LegislatorR-Ellery; Chuck Nazzaro, Chautauqua County Legislator-D-Jamestown; Susan Marsh, Director of the Chautauqua County Department of Finance; Robert Gunderson, Bemus Point resident and Certified Public Accountant (CPA); and Rick Johnson, Fredonia resident and CPA. Horrigan also said he hopes to add a member from the business community, but is awaiting confirmation. For more information about the Deficit Reduction Commission, please contact the Chautauqua County Executive’s Office at (716) 753-4211. Article Contributed by Office of the Chautauqua County Executive A free rabies vaccination clinic will be held on Saturday, November 8th. From 11am to 1pm at the Jamestown Fire Training Center on Harrison Street. For more information, visit www. Co.Chautauqua.Ny.Us [1] or Call 1-866-604-6789. BUY 1 GET 1 SMOKIN’ DEALS! EVERYDAY 8AM-8PM Signal E-Cig y $ 99 Onl 5 •Bold Full Flavor • Menthol Max O J ’s okes SENECA HERBAL BLACK SALVE COUPON h o p Philli Blunt Packs Sm BRING IN THIS COUPON AND CHECK OUT OUR LARGE SELECTION OF HATS & GLOVES For the Cold Weather On a purchase of $40 or more. 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The U.S. Christian and Missionary Alliance (The Alliance) made the difficult decision to temporarily withdraw all personnel from Guinea, West Africa, for several months to better assess long-term implications regarding staff location and ministry. This decision was reached based on current realities regarding the rapid spread of the Ebola virus. Frequent contact with citizens in Conakry, where the majority of Alliance workers in Guinea serve, continues to place these workers at an elevated risk of exposure to the contagion. Although no team members have been in direct bodily contact with known Ebola victims, the public nature of Alliance ministries in Guinea will pose an increasing threat of exposure to these workers based on World Health Organization projections for the escalation of the infection rate. “Many of our Alliance workers put their lives on the line every day by serving in places of great risk around the world,” say Pastor Wayne Eppehimer in Jamestown, Pastor Lyle Leach in Dewittville and Pastor Marc A. Samworth in Frewsburg, in a joint communiqué from the local congregations, and “As a U.S. Alliance church, we feel privileged to support these frontline workers by praying specifically for them and setting aside a portion of our giving to make sure they remain equipped to care for the immense physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of hurting and displaced people throughout the world.” They also note the danger to those involved in Ebola awareness training in West Africa. Recently, Rev. Moise Mamy, a Guinean national worker affiliated with The Alliance, was brutally murdered while teaching villagers how to avoid contracting the disease. Most workers being withdrawn will relocate to other countries in West Africa, where they will resume church-related ministries and find new opportunities to care for the sick and afflicted. The few workers returning to the States will observe all reentry protocols established by the U.S. Center for Disease Control. “Because our values are rooted in service during such crises, it is with heavy hearts that our team is planning this move,” writes Tim Crouch, U.S. Alliance vice president for International Ministries. “We are working in earnest with the national church in Guinea to ensure that the withdrawal is executed in a way that provides for ongoing service through national channels and promising bridges for return of staff. In the meantime, however, the risks continue to grow, and we must operate in a way that minimizes the threat to our workers and serves the best interest of U.S. health and security.” Contributing Writer Pastor Shawn Hannon Hope Lutheran Church, Arcade, NY There’s a song I was first introduced to when my church council gathered with two other churches for 5 strategic visioning sessions in East Aurora earlier this year. As we ended our last session with communion we sang a song that was meant to remind us why we were there in the first place. It was called “I Was Hungry.” The lyrics follow Jesus’ words from Matthew 25, and we sang, “I was hungry, and you gave me bread. Homeless, you gave a place to lay my head. I was naked, you clothed me. I was imprisoned, and you set me free.” Since we sang that song last May the lyrics have been racing through my head, but full disclosure: It’s not because it’s a catchy tune. It’s because every time I turn around it seems like someone or some group of folks are living it out. Because everywhere I look I get to witness people becoming Christ for their neighbor in need. As I write this our newest ministry at Hope, Brother’s Keeper, InC., is preparing for its 3rd major construction project this year (we hope to put a new roof on the back portion of a member’s house by winter). In just two weeks, I’ve seen 5 churches collect Jesus said, “The Righteous will say, ‘Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink? And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and gave you clothing? And when was it that we saw you sick or in prison and visited you?’” And he answered, “Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.” (Matthew 25:31-46) We are entering a time of the year where everyone seems to have the giving spirit, and I am thankful for all the ways people are and will continue to reach out to those in need in the next two months. They need it (really need it), and God calls us to do it (really do it). But more than that, for reaching out to the least of these all year and at all times. Each time you do, not only are you helping Jesus himself, but you are acting as Jesus himself. Thanks be to God for you! Keep It Up! 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. Senior Ben Searle Wins Two Awards At Toronto Student Film Festival Article Submitted by of the world, I hope to reveal some small amount of beauty to the viewer that they would have likely stepped [on] instead of seeing.” SUNY Fredonia He is currently working on his capstone project, which, like “Niche,” explores elements of the microscopic natural world. He hopes this project will aid in improving his filmmaking techniques and refine his storytelling abilities. Searle hopes to ultimately pursue a career as a cinematographer, as well as produce and shoot nature documentaries. State University of New York at Fredonia senior Ben Searle’s short film, “Niche,” won two awards at the Toronto Student Film Festival – the CBC Documentary Channel Award for Best Documentary, as well as the Vistek Award for Best Cinematography. “Ben is a great student, and I’m very happy for his achievement,” said Associate Professor Phil Hastings, for whose class Searle created The 2014 Toronto Student Film Festival received approximately 250 entries, 70 percent of which were international. The executive committee pre-screened these entries and then selected 21 finalists. The 21 films were then curated by the guest jurors, including director Sarah Goodman, who is one of the executive producers of “Gossip Girl;” Maxine Bailey, vice president of Advancement at the Toronto International Film Festival, and Professor Kass Banning of the Film Studies program at the University of Toronto. the film. “It takes some effort beyond the expected to follow through with this type of pursuit, and I believe when students take these actions, it indicates a willingness to engage in their education and professional growth. Too often course work done by students has no context other than it being an assignment, but artists and filmmakers have these wonderful opportunities to see how it is received through real world settings such as festivals or gallery shows,” added Hastings. The Toronto Student Film Festival was founded in 2006 to promote and showcase the work that young filmmakers are creating around the world. The festival takes place at the University of Toronto in the Isabel Bader Theater, where winners in 13 categories are awarded prizes ranging from cash to film programs to scholarships. Hastings went on to note that professionals’ appreciation and acknowledgment often act as a strong incentive for students to continue their hard work and effort, as well as validate the work of the film and video arts program at Fredonia. Searle, a senior in the Department of Visual Arts and New Media from Randolph, N.Y., created “Niche” in his advanced experimental video class. He identifies his film as “an exploration into a hidden, nearly microscopic world. In this hidden corner Ben Searle testing experimental camera rig. Searle’s awards included a total of $500 cash and a subscription to the Celtx screenwriting software. “Niche” was the first of his films to win an award. The film, which has a running time of about three and a half minutes, can be viewed at https://vimeo. com/82112056 [2]. November 3, 2014 JAMESTOWN GAZETTE www.JamestownGazette.com COMMUNITY 7 Martz Observatory Four Billion Year Old Ghost Light Arrives Just in Time for Halloween Submitted by: Walt Pickut MMMAA Board of Directors In the spirit of Halloween the Martz Observatory in Frewsburg, New York, announces that NASA has added a spooky cosmic twist to this Halloween. The Hubble Space Telescope has just made an unexpected discovery of eerie “ghost light” emitted from the remains of a multi-galaxy massacre 6 billion years in the making and 4 billion light-years away. According to Space.com, “As many as six galaxies roughly the size of our own Milky Way met their grisly deaths at the hands of gravity. The celestial bloodbath occurred over a period of 6 billion years when a group of galaxies collided with each other in a cataclysm of unimaginable proportions.” About 200 billion stars, many millions of them possibly home to suns and Earthlike planets like ours, were torn from their home galaxies in the smashups and hurled on lonely trajectories out into deep space. The Hubble Space Telescope has now found those lone stars wandering the region of space where their parent galaxies were once “pulled apart like taffy,” NASA officials say. The individual lost stars from those galaxies were seen emitting a “faint, ghostly glow” by utilizing the Hubble Space Telescope’s unique capabilities over a three year period of observations. The region where these massive collisions took place — officially known as Abell 2744 — is nicknamed “Pandora’s Cluster.” Astronomers have been searching for the light from these orphaned stars for many years, but their collective light has been found to only make up about 10 percent of the total light from Pandora. According to Space.com’s reporter, Calla Cofield, however, the researchers who discovered the ghostly glow don’t appear to be frightened by their discovery, Halloween or not. Happy Halloween to Jamestown Gazette readers from the newly expanded Martz Observatory, where deep space and the wonders of the universe await visitors and new members alike. All are welcome and invited. 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Her successful tenure in the position was commemorated by a proclamation from Jamestown’s Mayor Sam Teresi declaring October 29 as “Sue Colwell Day” and by New York State Assemblyman Andy Goodell who presented Sue with a New York Senate Citation for her meritorious service. The evening also celebrated the installation of Jeffrey R Smith as the new executive director. Jeff has returned home to Chautauqua County after working out of state for many years. The Board chose Jeff for his dedication to our community and to the mission of the St. Susan Center. Jeff has extensive background in Food Services and Hotel Management through the Marriott Corporation in New York City and Dallas, TX, as well as restaurants in Florida. 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STE 11 IN THE FAIRMOUNT PLAZA W.E. JAMESTOWN NY 8 JAMESTOWN GAZETTE www.JamestownGazette.com COMMUNITY November 3, 2014 Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Announces 2015 Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs Article Contributed by Jamestown BPU The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities (BPU) today approved its Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs for 2015. Only two programs have changed. The ENERGY STAR Rebate Program continues into 2015, with one rebate increase for the coming year. The ENERGY STAR Rebate Program offers the following rebate credits for the purchase of certain, new ENERGY STAR products: Residential Window $35 Skylights $25 Residential Entry Door $50 HVAC Heat Pumps $500 per ton#, up from $250 per ton Through the Wall A/C Unit $100* Central Air Conditioning Units $100 per ton# * indicates minimum of 12,000 BTU # one ton of heating or cooling capacity equals approximately 12,000BTU Participants in this program may mail or bring into Customer Service the receipt from the purchase of the new product, the completed rebate form and the energy guide label from the manufacturer. For windows, skylights and entry doors, the original NFRC labels also must be provided. Rebate forms are supplied by BPU Customer Service or may be downloaded from www.jamestownbpu.com. Upon verification, the rebate will be issued in the form of a credit on the electric bill. For rental property owners, rebates less than $500 will be applied as credits to the accounts. If the rebate exceeds the $500 limit, the rental property owner may request a check for the rebate. The limit for BPU ENERGY STAR rebate credits is $1,000 per customer account per calendar year and $5,000 per year for rental property owners. Rebate applications take 4-6 weeks for processing. Home Energy Audits & Weatherization Rebates for Residential Customers New York State offers free home energy audits to homeowners who make less than $108,000 a year under its New York State Energy Research Development Authority (NYSERDA) Green Jobs, Green New York program. BPU electric customers who complete projects as a result of such audits – performed by a BPI-certified contractor - may be eligible for BPU rebate credits. For BPU electric customers making more than $108,000 a year, the BPU offers subsidized audits at a fee of $100. Again, work suggested by the audit is eligible for rebates. Jamestown BPU rebates will cover twentyfive percent of the cost of the weatherization improvements, with a $1,500 maximum limit per audit, for all residential electric customers. They will cover fifty percent, up to $3,000, for customers who have used electric as their primary heat source for at least three years. Upon verification, rebates will be issued in the form of a check, within four-six weeks of the date that the rebate request is received. NYSERDA also provides rebates as a result of their free audits. Rebates of ten percent up to a $3,000 maximum are available on eligible measures. Rebates of fifty percent, up to $5,000, are available on eligible measures for households with annual income below eighty percent of the state median ($65,000 for a family of four). NYSERDA offers low interest loan financing. For more information on NYSERDA programs, visit the www.nyserda.ny.gov website. Audits include blower door testing, thermal imaging photography to locate air leakage and assess insulation levels, electrical metering of large appliances, a lighting review, combustion efficiency tests for natural gas-fired heating and hot water tanks, carbon monoxide and gas leak detection and more. Residential Attic Insulation Program The BPU’s third energy efficiency residential program is the Residential Attic Insulation Program which is designed to assist electric customers who use permanently installed electric heating equipment as the residence’s primary heat source. Rebates are limited to fifty percent of the cost of material; $500 maximum per building and $5,000 per person. Participating customers must submit a picture showing the depth of insulation before and after the installation. The pictures may be submitted with the original receipt or invoice from the insulation purchase and the rebate form. Rebates are available for fiberglass and cellulose insulation. Rebates are in the form of a check and take foursix weeks for processing. Lighting and Motor Rebates for Commercial and Industrial Customers The Lighting and Motor Rebates Program for BPU commercial and industrial customers promotes investment in new high quality lighting and motor equipment that operate at a very high level of electrical efficiency. Commercial and industrial electric customers classified as Service Class 2 or 3 qualify for the program. The purchase cost of new, permanently-installed light fixtures, ballasts, bulbs, sockets, LED exit signs, occupancy sensors, electric motor and variable speed drives all qualify for the program. LED Light fixtures of 200 watts or greater have been added to the program with a $400 rebate each. Certain restrictions apply, so interested customers should stop at BPU Customer Service for a program brochure or click on the energy efficiency opportunities icon on the home page at www.jamestownbpu.com. Portable equipment and labor costs to install equipment are not included. Companies are limited to a maximum of $15,000 of rebates annually. The rebates are in the form of a check. Weatherization for Commercial and Industrial Customers Program This commercial and industrial program is open to customers classified as Service Class 2 and 3 who use electric or district heat as their primary heat source. The goal of the program is to encourage investment in improvement of the thermal envelope of the customer’s building to lower energy consumption. Rebates up to $10,000 annually are offered for windows, glass doors, air ceiling, strip doors and insulation of walls, ceilings, floors and pipes. Full information is available at BPU Customer Service, at www.jamestownbpu.com or by contacting BPU Energy Efficiency Coordinator Dan Reynolds. Any project with a total anticipated rebate of $1,000 or more must contact Reynolds to gain pre-approval. Customized Incentive Program for Commercial & Industrial Customers The Customized Incentive Program is available to commercial and industrial customers who improve energy efficiency at their businesses in a way that they think is most beneficial to them. They essentially design a program and suggest it to the BPU as a way to improve their own facilities’ energy efficiency. Commercial and industrial electric customers classified as Service Class 2, 3 or 6 qualify for the program. The companies are limited to a maximum of $15,000 in rebates annually. Under the program, customers are paid based on energy savings (kWh) or a specific amount for each kWh of electricity saved. These savings may result from efficiency measures that the company has researched on their own. Customers have to provide supporting documentation to demonstrate potential energy savings. Energy efficiency measures that could receive funding under the custom incentive program include but are not limited to: building system automation, heat recovery systems, natural lighting, efficient equipment, fixing leaks in air systems, reflective surfaces for roofs and windows and air or ground source heat pumps. Any project that would not be covered by another BPU energy efficiency program may qualify. All projects must receive pre-approval from Jamestown BPU Energy Efficiency Coordinator Dan Reynolds. For all questions about any of the 2015 BPU Energy Efficiency Programs, electric customers may contact Reynolds at 661-1646 or by e-mail: [email protected]. Information about all the programs is available at www. jamestownbpu.com – click the white energy efficiency opportunities icon. Brochures about the programs are available at BPU Customer Service, 92 Steele Street, Jamestown. New Faculty Join JCC Article Contributed by Jamestown Community College Several individuals joined Jamestown Community College’s faculty at the Jamestown and Cattaraugus County campuses this fall. Timothy Arnold will serve as director of libraries on the Jamestown and Cattaraugus County campuses. He served as head of reference services at Hawaii Pacific University Libraries and has additional previous library experience at the University of Cambridge Libraries in Great Britain and at the Chester County Library System in Pennsylvania. He earned a bachelor’s degree at West Chester University, a master’s degree at Clarion University, and a master’s degree in business administration at Chaminade University. Ashley Martin, who holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the State University of New York at Fredonia, is a mathematics instructor on the Cattaraugus County Campus. She had been a math tutor at JCC’s North County Center since 2011. Kirk Parmenter joined the Jamestown Campus faculty as assistant professor of biology. Dr. Parmenter taught previously at TriCounty Technical College in South Carolina. He earned a bachelor’s degree at St. Bonaventure University and master’s and doctoral degrees at Clemson University. Elizabeth Starks is an early childhood education and psychology instructor on the Jamestown Campus. An adjunct member of JCC’s faculty since 2011, Ms. Starks earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees at SUNY Fredonia. She is founder and executive director of the Chautauqua Lake Child Care Center. 716-450-7357 SPIRETHEATER.ORG 317 E 3rd St. Jamestown, NY 14701 Leaf Collection Begins in Jamestown Submitted by: Jamestown DPW Public Works Director Jeffrey Lehman, P. E., announces that Phase 1 of leaf collection in Jamestown will begin Monday, November 3, 2014. Residents are advised to rake leaves to the terrace area behind the curb and not into the street. Phase 1 will begin in the Foote Avenue and Ivy Street area and will move west and north, clockwise, to Washington Street. Phase 2 of leaf collection will begin in the Foote Avenue, Martin Road and Linwood Avenue area and move east and north, counterclockwise, to the east side of Washington Street and the Fluvanna Avenue area. Phase 2 is estimated to begin November 12, 2014. No yard waste, brush, hedge trimmings, garden debris or tree branches will be collected. This material as well as leaves can be brought to the BPU Yard Waste Site at 1001 Monroe Street during their normal hours of operation on Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. through November 15. Residents are advised the potential for discolored water when crews are working in their area. Please avoid drawing discolored water into your hot water system. EMPLOYMENT November 3, 2014 EMPLOYMENT s e i t i n u t r o p p O CAREER OPPORTUNITY Entry Level Representatives • Southern Tier Market $ 40-$50k Realistic 1st Year Earnings Potential ARE YOU... Bright & Enthusiastic Confident & Personable Reliable Transportation Basic Computer Skills Technologically Inclined WE PROVIDE... Full Training Provided Salary + Commission, 401k Lap Top, Tablet, Smart Phone Paid Holidays & Vacations Health Insurance & Car Allowance EOE Interested job candidates may send resume to: [email protected] Career Opportunities Await! Home Health Aides Are you searching for a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further than Heritage Ministries. Immediate positions are Heritage Ministries is currently accepting applications available at our various locations in Chautauqua County.for home health aides to work in Assisted Living Facility and for our new Home Health Services. Current Career Openings: The Home Health Aides will /perform both personal care and Unit Attendants Activity Attendants household duties which will include assisting residents with Housekeepers / Dietary Aides activities of daily living and medications, meal preparation and service, housekeeping, laundry, activities, Certified Nursing Assistants / LPN’s and RN’s and monitoring resident’s personal safety. Seasonal Maintenance Assistants Apply Now! Part - Time positions are available; flexible shifts. Candidates must have a current NYS HHA Certification. IfHeritage you are interested working in a Christian, caring Ministries in offers competitive wages and an atmosphere, please apply on-line at excellent benefit package for salaried employees. Apply online at www.heritage1886.org, call 716.487.6800 or email [email protected] www.heritage1886.org Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer; Rehab & Skilled Nursing / Independent & Assisted Living women, minorities, disabled and veterans encouraged to apply. Central Air Conditioning Specifically Designed For Homes w/ Hot Water Heat 716-569-3695 Customized Heating-Air Conditioning & Dehumidifications Systems JAMESTOWN GAZETTE www.JamestownGazette.com 9 Executive Director The Chautauqua Lake & Watershed Management Alliance (CLWMA) is seeking to hire a full-time Executive Director with proven experience guiding the growth and development of a new 501 C (3) corporation. Master’s degree in environmental science/ planning, biology, ecology, water resources, natural resource management, or related field strongly preferred. Required skill sets include strategic planning, organizational development, budget preparation, grant writing and fundraising. E-mail resume, writing samples (5 pages maximum), and 3 references by Nov. 14 to: [email protected] Attention: Mark Geise, CLWMA Committee 10 JAMESTOWN GAZETTE www.JamestownGazette.com Life LigHt A HOLIDAY November 3, 2014 The most meaningful gift you can buy… a memory of someone special For your gift of $100+ • Keepsake porcelain angel ornament • Keepsake porcelain dove ornament • Red Bow on Hospice Memorial tree • Memorial Program listing For your gift of $50+ • Keepsake porcelain angel ornament • Red Bow on Hospice Memorial tree • Memorial Program listing For your gift of $25+ • Keepsake porcelain dove ornament • Red Bow on Hospice Memorial tree • Memorial Program listing For your gift of $5+ • Red Bow on Hospice Memorial tree • Memorial Program listing Ornaments will be mailed to you. Memorial Bows will be hung on the Memorial Trees. Orders must be received by 11/21 to be included in the Memorial program. Orders received after 12/8 cannot be guaranteed to arrive before Christmas. For information about LightALife Memorial Service on 12/6, visit HospiceChautCo.org Name Address Phone Email Article Submitted by Prendergast Library Zip Code CIRCLE ONE $5 $25 $50 $100 in Memory Of $5 $25 $50 $100 in Memory Of Make checks payable to Hospice Chautauqua County and mail with order form to Hospice Chautauqua County, 20 W. Fairmont Ave., Lakewood, NY 14750 GZ Gazette.indd 1 10/29/14 11:02 AM Shoppers may browse for items year-round from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 Prendergast Library is a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, and now selling $5 and $10 gift 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. certificates for its book sale, The library now offers a daily including some that are book sale and makes items decorated for the holidays. available as soon donations are Customers may use cash, checks or credit cards to buy certificates in $5 or $10 amounts. Holiday and nonholiday designs are available. Certificates are good for one year from the purchase date and must be used in their entirety when redeemed. received. Regular prices are $2 for adult hardcover books and $1 each for adult paperbacks, young adult books, and children’s books. Prendergast Library is located at 509 Cherry St., Jamestown. For information, call 484-7135. Please send us your Community and Business News that you would like to share with the Jamestown Gazette Readers. Send it to: [email protected] We’d love to hear from you! What I love about Lakewood: by Ma : de ry ma n State Holiday Gift Certificates New at Library Lin City Madeline Morganti, Judy Koch and Janet Forbes, left to right, volunteers and members of the Friends group, get ready to promote new holiday gift certificates, which recipients can use to purchase items from the daily book sale at Prendergast Library. Having originally moved to Lakewood when I was a mere third grader, it took some time for this beautiful place to grow on me. Now, however, it’s home! Despite tests and homework, I love going to Southwestern High School. I am fortunate to be educated in such a friendly environment. My teachers care about their subjects and students. I enjoy enriching my day through the wonderful music programs. (Come see Footloose in 2015!) Lake Chautauqua Lutheran Center also connects me to this town. The camp is truly a part of me as I love growing in my faith all while basking in the glorious nature that flourishes each summer around the lake. I’m so blessed to have moved to such a fantastic place! 11 Edgewood Communities to Host Seminar on Joy and Laughter this Christmas JAMESTOWN GAZETTE www.JamestownGazette.com FALCONER HOLIDAY November 3, 2014 Article Submitted by: ways to keep joy and laughter alive. Jamestown Lutheran Eckwahl earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare Marketing from SUNY Empire and is a registered nurse with extensive experience in community wellness. Prior to joining Lutheran she was the director of the Wellness Program and then Marketing at WCA Hospital. During her tenure at WCA she worked with post cardiac patients in the Life Fit Exercise Program at JCC and then at the YMCA. She has continued to present numerous programs on overall wellness, stress management, and the health benefits of laughter. Does the thought of the Christmas Season bring you joy and anticipation or great anxiety? Edgewood Communities is hosting a free Best of Times seminar “Fill Your Stocking with Joy and Laughter This Christmas” to be held on Thursday, November 13th at 6:30 p.m. in the Lutheran Chapel at 715 Falconer Street, Jamestown. Patty Eckwahl, RN and director of marketing for Lutheran will take the audience on a holiday journey that reminds us of the joy in the true meaning of Christmas and celebrates the importance of laughter and humor during this often stressful season. Please reserve a seat by calling 720-9122. The Best of Times Seminar Series was recently honored by both the state and the national LeadingAge associations with the “Innovation of the Year” and “Public Trust” awards. The seminar program is recognized for bringing education to the community on ways to plan well to age well. “This evening will give us a pause before the hustle and bustle of the holiday season approaches, although Patty Eckwahl, RN, Director of Marketing for Lutheran will be it now seems to start before Halloween,” Eckwahl Edgewood Communities is located on the Lutheran presenting a program on ways to keep joy and laughter alive during said. “Christmas has gotten out of control when it Campus off Falconer Street in Jamestown. Residents the stressful Christmas season. The free Best of Times Seminar will be comes to expectations, commercialism and our desire are age 55 years and older. Units include one and two held on Thursday, November 13th at 6:30 p.m. in Christ Chapel on the to hold tight to our traditions and has become one of bedroom apartments, duplex homes and the new Lutheran Campus. Reservations are appreciated by calling 720-9122. the most stressful times of the year. When our energy Smartment® Building. For more information about is consumed by worry and stress, there is little left for the seminar or Lutheran Housing, call Ms. Eckwahl or log onto www.lutheran-jamestown.org/ enjoyment and the anticipation of Christmas Day.” She will share tips for managing stress and senior-housing. Hospice Chautauqua’s Light A Life Ornaments and Service of Remembrance Article Contributed by Anyone who wishes to remember a loved one is invited to participate in Hospice Chautauqua County’s Light a Life Memorial Tree Lighting Ceremony. The remembrance is scheduled for Saturday, December 6th at 6pm at the organizations offices at 20 W. Fairmont Ave in Lakewood NY. Now in its tenth year, the Light A Life remembrance is offered as a tribute to those who are no longer with us. The blue spruce trees in front of the Hospice offices are decorated with red bows, each one hung in the memory of a love one. Memorial bows and ornaments can be purchased on the Hospice website (www.HospiceChautCo.org) or by calling or stopping in the Hospice offices on Fairmont Ave. The oval, hand-cast angel ornaments ($50) are hollow and made of translucent porcelain that glow beautifully when a small tree light illuminates it. Dove ornaments ($25) are flat and tastefully memorialize our loved one with reflective light. Red bows and a listing in the Tree Lighting Ceremony program are available for $5. Orders must be received by November 21st to be included in the program. This year’s Light A Life Memorial is generously sponsored by Univera Healthcare. As a special addition to this year’s Memorial, lighted displays will be placed in the Hospice gardens during the holiday season and revealed on December 6th. The beautiful displays are a collaboration of Hospice Chautauqua County and Steve & Julie French of Voltvision, whose lighting designs have been featured throughout WNY, including at the Buffalo Botanical Gardens and the Dykeman Young Gallery. Red bows for the Light A Life Memorial trees are available separately or in combination with delicate handcrafted porcelain keepsake ornaments. The bows are placed on the Memorial trees in the memory of a loved one. Songs, candle lighting and refreshments are also part of the Memorial Tree Lighting ceremony. The trees will remain decorated and lit through the holiday season. Ornaments are mailed to the purchaser for their home decoration . “These displays will serve as a reminder that our loved ones “Everyone in the community, not just continue to be a presence in our families who have received Hospice lives,” continued Probst. “They will be care, is encouraged to participate,” illuminated and available for viewing said Jamie Probst, Bereavement and contemplation during the entire Coordinator for Hospice. “We support month of December. I hope they are a all those who have lost a loved one source of strength and understanding in Chautauqua County regardless for many community members.” of whether their loved one received Hospice Chautauqua County hospice care.” specializes in care and services for patients and their families in the community who are dealing with lifelimiting and terminal illnesses. Their team-based approach attempts help those individuals live to the fullest extent possible until the end of life. 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November 3, 2014 GENEALOGY with JANET WAHLBERG Researching Your Family’s Journey From New England The Mayflower Families, The Women of the Mayflower, and Mayflower Descendants for those attempting to contact with the Mayflower. A reference titled Early Massachusetts Marriages contains hundreds of records that could be helpful in finally finding that maiden name you have been searching for. “I’m delighted to welcome Kevin to Lutheran,” said Tom Holt, President and CEO. “He’s someone I’ve known for years and I’ve admired his work from a distance. I have always been impressed by his professionalism, his sense of family, and his commitment to the community.” Saff is a native of the area graduating from Jamestown Community College. He continued his education at Rochester Institute of Technology, served as Captain in the United States Army and earned a Masters’ Degree in Strategic Leadership from Roberts Wesleyan College after returning to the area. He has held several positions related to seniors and housing, including administrator for both the Warner Home and the Suites at the Rouse and director for Loyalton of Lakewood. For the past eleven years, Saff was the Executive Director of Jamestown Area Medical Associates, where he was successful in working closely with the developer and architectural team to bring the Riverwalk Medical Center from conception to completion. “The traits that have supported his career to this point will help ensure Kevin’s success at Lutheran,” Holt said. “We are experiencing a sea of change in the field of aging services, so Kevin joins us at a very exciting time. His energy, passion for working with seniors, and service to community make him a great addition to our team.” Saff heads up all of Lutheran Senior Housing, which includes seven HUD subsidized housing units, the Senior Life Matters outreach program, and Edgewood Communities, which offers a beautiful and vibrant community for adults age 55 years and older. Edgewood is located on the Lutheran Campus off Falconer Street in Jamestown and includes one and two bedroom apartments, duplex homes and the new Smartment® Building. “I’m very excited to be joining the Lutheran Team and getting to know the people we serve,” said Saff. “Lutheran has a proud and longstanding traditional of providing supportive services to the residents of this region. With the growing population of Baby Boomers turning 65, and subsequently entering their retirement years, senior care and senior living options are quickly coming to the forefront of issues impacting the U.S. I look forward to looking outside the box of senior housing possibilities and enhancing Edgewood Communities’ robust independent housing options and offerings.” To learn more about Lutheran Senior Housing and Edgewood Communities, call the housing office at 665-8197 or log onto www.lutheranjamestown.org/seniorhousing. Contributing Writer Janet Wahlberg After the Revolutionary War, people began to migrate west, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Vermont all contributed to this westward flow of settlers. At first, these folks moved primarily into eastern Pennsylvania and New York. As more land opened up, they continued their westward travel. Not long after the Revolutionary War over two million acres in Genesee County was ceded to Massachusetts. Much of this land was purchased by two men who divided it up into townships and then began selling it to individuals. This process continued over many years gradually bringing a large number of the early settlers to Chautauqua County. Perhaps your family took part in this migration from New England. Whether you are researching family history or general history of our area, there are literally dozens of resources located at the Hall Research Center at the Fenton available for you to use. One of the best places to start is The New England Historical and Genealogical Register. We have 153 volumes as well as an index to this set of books. Massachusetts is prominently represented in the books available at the Hall house. There is a 3 volume set titled Are you creative and like to write? Prospective Contributing Writers If you’d like to become a freelance contributing writer for the Jamestown Gazette, Please submit writing sample to: [email protected] SALES EXECUTIVE POSITION The Jamestown Gazette is seeking a friendly, self motivated and ambitious leader. Monday through Friday hours. Requirements: •Sales&accountmanagementexperience •Goodinterpersonal&relationship-buildingskills •Reliabletransportation&autoinsurance Excellentcommissionpackage. Please send resume’ & references to P.O. Box 92, Jamestown, NY 14702 [email protected] 716-484-7930 The Barbour Collection contains records of most of the towns in Connecticut from the origins of each town to 1850. These records include birth, marriage, and death records. If your family originates from Connecticut, this may provide a gold mine of information. There are several collections of Newsletters, some for state historical societies, some for local historical societies, and some for specific families. I personally have benefitted greatly from The Owl, the Wing family newsletter. These helped me to add personal stories about my well documented ancestors. They are now “real people “not just a name between a birth and death date. Many, many other books are available on the people who settled New England, as well as dozens of “How To” books on a myriad of topics related to history and genealogy. Stop by any day between 10am and 4pm. Our friendly and helpful volunteers will help you to locate just the right book, file, film or newsletter to get you started or to help you move to a new level. For $8.00 you can tour the Mansion and spend the day researching at the Hall House. For $40.00 you can get a membership and the ability to research all day Monday thru Saturday for an entire year. To read Janet Walberg’s previous genealogy columns or to delve deeper into her writings and insights for searching out and recording your own family’s genealogy, please go to jamestowngazette.com and visit Janet’s own web page. OFA Offers Medicare Open Enrollment Forums Article Contributed by Chautauqua County Office for the Aging The Chautauqua County Office for the Aging (OFA) is partnering with local agencies to hold two informational forums to help seniors, veterans and caregivers select insurance coverage that work best for them and their families during Medicare Open Enrollment, which runs from October 15 through December 7. The first event is a Veterans and Medicare Informational Forum that will be held on November 5, 2014 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the American Legion Post 493, 114 South Erie St. in Mayville. This forum is hosted by the OFA and the Chautauqua County Veterans Services Agency. It will provide veterans and their families with more information about how Medicare works with VA healthcare benefits. The second event is a Caregivers’ Health Insurance Informational Forum that will be held on November 6, 2014 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Heritage Ministries location next to JC Penney at the Chautauqua Mall, 318 East Fairmount Ave. in Lakewood. This forum is hosted by the OFA and Heritage Ministries. It will provide information and support for caregivers who assist their loved ones in deciding what insurance coverage they will need to cover their prescriptions, medical services, and hospitalization costs. Presentations will include the basics of Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plans, Medigaps and Part D. There will also be presentations from local health insurance providers on what their plans look like for 2015, additional resources for caregivers, and information for veterans about Medicare and VA healthcare benefits. Both forums are free and open to the public. For more information contact the Chautauqua County Office for the Aging at its NY Connects Helpline at (716) 753-4582. 13 Skating and Gymnastics Its a Superbowl Thing 2014 Spectacular Returns JAMESTOWN GAZETTE www.JamestownGazette.com SPORTS November 3, 2014 SPORTS with BILL BURK for a playoff run, essentially letting the pack into the post-season party. The Packers repaid the favor by knocking the “rested” Bears out of the playoffs in the conference championship. Contributing Writer Bill Burk “It’s not how you start. It’s how you finish, I guess.” Doug Armstrong In the last ten Super Bowls the NFL team with the lower regular season winning percentage has beaten the team with the higher percentage six times. The team that had to (was fortunate to?) play a first-round wild-card game has won half those games (5), compared to only two wild card teams that have lost, and the team that had a first-round bye has lost eight of the last ten. That feels a little like a trend to me. Take a look at the list. The ’12 Giants might have been worse than the ’08 Giants; they had a worse regular season record. Eli manning looked pedestrian almost all the time. Except when he was orchestrating comebacks in five of their nine wins. Just an incredible feat, and the kind of karma you ride to a world championship. The ’13 Ravens looked like all the other Ravens teams you’d ever seen; built on defense, which in this case wasn’t all that good. They had no chance, until Joe Flacco impersonated Joe Montana, and got hotter than any other player in the playoffs, and Ray Lewis consummated his own devilish pact. And that brings me to this. The team that wins the Super Bowl almost always gets hot at the end of the year (devil-worshipping Patriots and hate-able Terrible-Towel-Waving-OneFor-The-Thumb-Steelers teams being the notable exceptions). So why, if you could, wouldn’t you set up your season Year Winner Record Playoff berth Loser Record 2004 Pats 14-2 Bye Carolina 11-5Wild Card 2005 Pats 14-2 Bye Philly 13-3Bye 2006 Steelers 11-5 Wild Card Seattle 13-3Bye 2007 Indy 12-4 Bye Bears 12-4Bye 2008 Giants 10-6 Wild Card Pats 16-0Bye 2009 Steelers 12-4 Bye Cards 9-7Wild Card 2010 Saints 13-3 Bye Indy 14-2Bye 2011 Pack 10-6 Wild Card Steelers 12-4Bye 2012 Giants 9-7 Wild Card Pats 13-3Bye 2013 Ravens 10-6 Wild Card 49ers 11-4-1Bye 2014 Seattle 13-3 Bye Denver 13-3Bye Let’s break this list down: The ’04, and ‘05 Patriots (Pats) teams were dominant and destined. They were blessed…or in another scenario, you could picture Belichick and Beelzebub shaking hands in an antigentlemen’s agreement for those two years. I understand you need luck and a few bounces to go your way to win in the league, but there was an inordinate number of things that went exactly right for those Super Bowl teams. The ’08 Giants team that beat a 16-0 Pats team (did the devil contract come due Bill?) looked HORRIBLE for most of the year. They had to win their final game to even get in the playoffs, but developed a wicked pass rush that carried them through the playoffs and knocked the Pats off the unbeaten pedestal. The ’11 Packers got into the playoffs by beating the Bears in the last game of the season 10-6; a game where the Bears rested a lot of their team to prep Playoff berth to do exactly that? If you’re Denver, for instance, why wouldn’t you rest players during the regular season, maybe risk a loss (maybe not), and get them ready for the end of the season? They’ve built a 6-1 record, some pretty good winningpercentage equity; why not parlay that into an “end-of-the-season-hot-streak?” Teams with nothing to play for in weeks 16 or 17 always debate sitting players, why not flip the script and do it earlier in the season? Going 15-1 in the regular season doesn’t help you win the big one (ask the 1998 Vikings). I’m not saying sit Peyton Manning every game, but I am saying this; Denver was favored last Super Bowl because of their sustained excellence…and they lost by a hundred to a team that got very hot at the right time. Turns out it happens a lot. 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. Article Submitted by JSB Ice Arena The third annual Progressive Skating and Gymnastics Spectacular will once again showcase two of the most beautiful athletic disciplines; figure skating and gymnastics. When these two elements are combined with the music of two of the world’s most up and coming vocal performers, it makes for an unforgettable experience. The Jamestown Savings Bank Arena invites fans to share the amazing opportunity to see such a colorful spectrum of talent right here in Jamestown. The show starts on Saturday, December 13 at 7:00pm. Tickets are selling fast! has taken off. Her debut studio album was released November of last year, and Danielle can boast the highest number of iTunes downloads of any other competitor on The Voice, and was also the show’s youngest winner at age 16. Also featured in the Progressive Skating and Gymnastics Spectacular: The Hosts: 1992 Olympic Gold Medalist KRISTI YAMAGUCHI Three-time U.S. Champion MICHAEL WEISS Two-time 1984 Olympic Gold Medalist BART CONNER As a special incentive for the professional community the Arena will offer businesses 10% off per ticket for the Progressive Show as a way to reward hard working employees, have a company night out, or a thoughtful Christmas bonus idea. Tickets for Saturday, December 13th are selling fast and won’t be available much longer! 1976 Olympic All-Around Gold Medalist NADIA COMANECI The Progressive Skating and Gymnastics Spectacular will headline 2014 Olympic Gold Medalists Meryl Davis and Charlie White. Davis and White were six-time U.S. Champions and two-time World Champions before they moved on to Olympic Gold in Sochi. Davis then went on to become the winner of the 18th Season of Dancing with the Stars. This will be the third year that Meryl and Charlie join come to Jamestown! 2003 World Ice Dance Champion SHAE-LYNN BOURNE Also coming is pop sensation Cody Simpson! Cody came from humble beginnings in Australia but it didn’t take long for Atlantic Records to recognize his talent. Since then Cody has taken the globe by storm with a world tour and several television appearances. Danielle Bradbery will be another integral part of the Progressive Show dream team. Danielle is also a small town girl turned famous. After winning The Voice in 2013, Danielle’s career The Skaters: Two-time Olympic Silver Medalist ELVIS STOJKO Four-time World Champion KURT BROWNING Two-time U.S. Champion ALISSA CZISNY 2011 Canadian Silver Medalist SHAWN SAWYER The Gymnasts: 2014 NCAA Balance Beam Champion TAYLOR SPEARS Two-time U.S. Champion SAM MIKULAK Two-time World Bronze Medalist JOHN OROZCO 2011 World Bronze Medalist JAKE DALTON Contact the Jamestown Savings Bank Arena Box Office to reserve seats today! JOIN THE RESTAURANT CONNECTION! Publish your food specials and get your restaurant noticed! It’s Easy! CALL TODAY! 716.484.4155 E Color You Flat N I EE H W FF TTHH ! O OK kids, you learned your numbers and letters, and by high school some history and geometry too. So how about those pesky colors, like red and green? Yesterday a couple of young Jamestown scholars crossed in the crosswalk while the light was green for me and looked very confused when I almost ran you down. You would have been lucky to crawl back to the curb. It happens a lot. Is there something you don’t understand? K E WE O Submitted by: Lucky Toobie Crawlin Bakk 14 JAMESTOWN GAZETTE www.JamestownGazette.com SPORTS November 3, 2014 SPORTS with CODY CRANDALL Bills and Chiefs Set to Meet in Critical AFC Showdown only 195.7 yards per game through the air (which is the best in the NFL). On offense, watch out for dynamic running back, Jamaal Charles. Not only is he an effective runner, but he can catch passes out of the backfield as well. JHS Lady Raiders Soccer Team JHS Lady Raiders Soccer Team Help the Fight Against Cancer Article Contributed by Jamestown High School The Jamestown High School Lady Raider Varsity and JV Soccer teams recently raised $573 for the fight against breast cancer by participating in the “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk” on Sunday. Over 20 players and two coaches, JHS Varsity Soccer Head Coach, Maggie Dalton, and Volunteer Assistant Coach, Paul Abbott, participated in the fundraising walk. “Collecting donations and participating in the walk has actually been a tradition of the Girls Soccer Program,” Ms. Dalton. “I think it is great that we keep the tradition going as a way for the girls to be involved, and to give back, to those in need. I was very pleased with the girls who volunteered their time and showed up for a nice, chilly walk!” “I think it’s encouraging that we are able to help out women who have, or have had, breast cancer,” said JHS Senior and Co-Captain, Katie Andalora. “We never know if one day we too will be diagnosed with it, and hopefully when we grow older the younger generation of girls will also help support us. Since I was a freshman, this has always been a highlight of the soccer season. Aside from the walk itself, we also ‘pink the field’ during warm-ups of every soccer game in October. It’s important that we take part in such a serious issue and I’m glad we were able to help where we could!” Contributing Writer Cody Crandall Last year, the Kansas City Chiefs entered Ralph Wilson Stadium as one of the National Football League’s best teams, and they happened to have an 8-0 record. Despite that, the Buffalo Bills gave the Chiefs everything they could handle, and then some. Buffalo controlled the majority of the game, before Kansas City pulled away with the big play being a 100-yard interception return for a touchdown thrown by then Bills quarterback, Jeff Tuel. The Chiefs ended up winning the game 23-13. This Sunday, the Bills and Chiefs will meet again at the “Ralph,” and this showdown has major implications when it comes to standings in the AFC. At the time of this writing, Kansas City has a record of 4-3, and the Bills have a record of 5-3. Both teams could put themselves in a much better position for a potential Wild Card birth with a win Sunday. The Chiefs have been playing well of late, picking up victories in the past month against some of the AFC’s best in the New England Patriots, and San Diego Chargers (both teams the Bills have lost to this season). Kansas City has one of the NFL’s best defenses as well, holding opposing quarterbacks to For the Bills, Kyle Orton is coming off of a four touchdown performance against the New York Jets. It looks like Orton is also beginning to develop a solid relationship with rookie, wide reciever Sammy Watkins, who had 175 receiving yards against the Jets. If Orton and Watkins continue to be on the same page, that could be great news for Bills fans. The challenge in this game will be finding success in the running game, and finding ways to get Watkins the ball against a great Chiefs secondary. The Bills defense was outstanding against the Jets. The defensive line continued their relentless pursuit of opposing quarterbacks, and the defense as a whole forced six total turnovers against New York (4 interceptions, 2 fumbles). Jets quarterback Geno Smith completed more passes to Bills defensive players, than he completed to his own receivers. This should be a really entertaining game. Expect a defensive battle, with plenty of hard hits, and big plays. If the Bills can manage to find ways to move the ball against the Chiefs D, then they have a good chance of pulling out the victory. 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. Please send us your Community and Business News that you would like to share with the Jamestown Gazette Readers. Send it to: [email protected] We’d love to hear from you! LLC JAMESTOWN GAZETTE www.JamestownGazette.com BUSINESS November 3, 2014 15 “Super Pack!” • 15 Hotdogs or Hamburgers • 2 Large Fries Only... • 2 Large Drinks Westfield Memorial Hospital Unveils New Sophisticated Ultrasound System On Monday, November 10th at 12:00 pm Westfield Memorial Hospital, an affiliate of Saint Vincent Hospital and the Allegheny Health Network, will officially unveil one of the most advanced ultrasound systems available in the region. The GE Logiq S8 general imaging ultrasound system allows for enhanced image quality and streamlined workflow resulting in shortened exam times for patients. The system also offers 3D/4D imaging, with specialized software package for OB/GYN studies. To better serve patients, the Westfield Radiology department now offers extended their ultrasound scheduling hours to provide greater access to high quality advanced services. The hours are 7:30 am-8:00 pm Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; 7:30am -5:00 pm Wednesday and Friday; and 8 am- noon on select Saturdays. AAUW 59 Annual What’s New Fair th at JCC Hamilton Collegiate Center Features 70 merchants exhibiting new products and services in time for the holidays. Also enjoy visits with Santa; the AAUW Sweet Shoppe; personalized gingerbread men at the Gingerbread House Saturday, November 8th, from 10 am - 5 pm; Sunday, November 9th, from 10 am - 4 pm Tickets $3/adult; $2/students with ID; $1 for children 6-12. Children 5 or under are admitted free. RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 1999! $ STEAMBURG, NY 716-354-6995 Article Contributed by Westfield Memorial Hospital Hide-A-Way 1 LARGE PIZZA Plus 20 WINGS Only 22 $ (with 1 topping) Exit 17 To Steamburg Left At Stop Sign 2/10 Mile of the Left On the way to the Casino! 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Jamestown Public Schools Bush Elementary School teachers recently received a wonderful surprise from Walmart at an all-school assembly to the cheers of their student body. Twenty teachers were randomly selected to receive a $50 dollar gift card as part of Walmart’s Teacher Rewards Program. “We know how important it is that teachers have the supplies they need and many pay for their classroom supplies out-of-pocket,” said Lisa Anderson, Lakewood Walmart Personnel Manager. “We are so happy to give back to our community to directly help children in our schools.” These funds come at a critical time, as U.S. teachers going back to school will often spend their own money to ensure their students have the supplies they need to learn throughout the school year. Winning teachers can use the funds to purchase essential items for their classrooms such as paper, folders, binders, clipboards, pens, pencils, crayons and markers. The Teacher Reward Program helps offset the cost of classroom expenses for teachers across the country. Walmart chooses one “We appreciate Walmart choosing Bush School this year. It really helps our teachers to receive a gift card that will enable them purchase supplies for their classrooms. We can’t thank Walmart enough for this donation,” said Bush Elementary School Principal, Dan Bracey. 16 JAMESTOWN GAZETTE www.JamestownGazette.com COMMUNITY November 3, 2014 Jamestown BPU Adopts 2015 District Heating and Chilling Budget: No Rate Increase Article Contributed by Jamestown BPU The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities (BPU) voted today to adopt the 2015 District Heating and Chilling Division budget with no base rate increase in the coming year. According to BPU General Manager David Leathers, Division goals for 2015 are anticipated to be met without raising the base rate. Heat sales in 2015 are expected to be $1.65 Million and chiller sales to be $88,000. Operating expenses for 2015 are budgeted to be $1.55 million which is $12,000 or .8% more than 2014 projections. The 2015 capital budget includes $250,000 for the installation of a secondary natural gas line, $20,000 for various distribution line installations and $60,000 for meter replacements and upgrades. Jamestown BPU Adopts 2015 Wastewater Division Budget: JCC Uncommoners Premiere Les Misérables Article Contributed by Jamestown Community College Performances of Les Misérables begin at 7:30 p.m. and will be presented on November 7-8, 13-15, and 19-22 and at 2 p.m. on November 9 and 16 in Scharmann Theatre on JCC’s Jamestown Campus. “The production by an outstanding cast promises to be the biggest undertaking yet for the JCC Uncommoners,” said director Robert Schlick. “It features an elaborate set and costuming. Eighty-five people are involved in bringing it to the stage, including a large technical crew, an 18-piece orchestra, and 40 actors playing various roles.” Set in early 19th century France and based on the novel by Victor Hugo, “Les Misérables” is the story of Jean Valjean, a French peasant, and his quest for redemption after serving 19 years in jail for having stolen a loaf of bread for his starving sister’s child. Valjean decides to break his parole after a kindly bishop inspires him by a tremendous act of mercy, but he is relentlessly pursued by a police inspector named Javert. Along the way, Valjean and a slew of characters are swept into a revolutionary period in France. In its original 1987 Broadway production, “Les Misérables” ran for 6,680 performances and won eight Tony awards, including Best Musical. The production, considered a modern day opera, features the songs: “I Dreamed a Dream,” “Who Am I?” “Castle on a Cloud,” “Master of the House,” “Red and Black,” “Do You Hear the People Sing?,” “In My Life,” “On My Own,” “A Little Fall of Rain,” “Drink With Me,” “Bring Him Home,” and “Empty Chairs at Empty Tables.” Tickets can be purchased by calling JCC’s box office at 716.338.1187 or online at www. sunyjcc.edu/uncommoners. Faculty Student Association members and senior citizens receive $2 off any ticket if they are purchased in person. Presale ticket prices are $18, premium seating; $15, preferred seating; and $10, general seating. Tickets purchased at the door are $20, premium; $17, preferred; and $12, general seating. PUZZLE SOLUTIONS With No Rate Increase for Sixth Consecutive Year Article Contributed by Jamestown BPU The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities (BPU) voted today to approve the 2015 Wastewater Division budget with no rate increase in the coming year. “This 2015 budget provides no rate increase in this division for the sixth consecutive year,” noted BPU General Manager David Leathers. “We are very proud of this achievement and of our ability to control rates for our wastewater customers.” The 2015 division budget calls for operating expenses of $4.8 million, which is 6.7% more than projected operating expenses for 2014. The most significant increase is collection labor of $107,000 to administer the dye-testing sewer inspection program to control storm water inflow into the sanitary system. Other increases include $74,000 for Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) labor and $50,000 for professional engineering services related to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation consent order. The 2015 WW Tax Equivalent Payment is budgeted at $439,959. The 2015 capital budget stands at $1.23 million. Major project expenses for 2015 include $565,000 for equipment replacement and facilities improvements at the WWTP; $540,000 for sewer replacements and other collection system improvements; and $125,000 for vehicle replacements and safety equipment. Jamestown BPU Approves 2015 Solid Waste Budget with Slight Increase Article Submitted by Jamestown BPU The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities (BPU) voted today to approve the 2015 Solid Waste budget. Under the 2015 budget, BPU Solid Waste customers who recycle will pay $10.50 a billing cycle while those who do not recycle will pay $21 per billing cycle. In effect, customers who recycle will receive a rebate of $10.50 on the new $21 rate. Recyclers will pay 50¢ more per billing cycle than in 2014. Residents who do not recycle will pay an additional $1 per billing cycle. Customers who recycle through the Residential Recycling Credit Program continue to pay less than the $12.10 billing period rate of previous years. In the approved 2015 solid waste budget, operating expenses are expected to increase by $76,000. Major increases are to health insurance, depreciation, workers compensation and landfill tipping fees. Recycling software is a new cost for 2015. The capital budget for 2015 includes a new packer truck at a cost of $190,000; dumpsters at $10,000 and tools/safety equipment for $4,000. BPU Yard Waste Site Hours End for the Season after November 15 Article Submitted by Jamestown BPU The final day that the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities (BPU) Yard Waste Site will be open in 2014 is Saturday, November 15. 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Sun Air will offer 24 weekly round trips with prices as low as $29.00. “We are delighted to welcome Sun Air Express to Pittsburgh as our new essential air service carrier,” said George Spanos, Chautauqua County Director of the Department of Public Facilities. “We are confident that the community will embrace its new airline and take advantage of the conveniences of their local airport, which offers unlimited free parking, hassle-free check in and boarding, with frequent, reliable service to Pittsburgh.” “Chautauqua County travelers will now enjoy single-ticket, low fare connections to over e s e Ge 40 cities served nonstop from Pittsburgh International and hundreds more around the world,” said Mark Cestari, VP Marketing for Sun Air Express. “Flyers will be able to check bags at Jamestown through to their final destination. 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