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The People’s Paper. A Division of Chautauqua Marketing Solutions • Vol: 01, Number: 35 • December 5, 2011 Youth And BeAutY – BAllet tAkes the stAGe Editor Walter Pickut

“Strength and Grace,” the proud motto of the Royal Ballet School of London, comes to life at the Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet, where rehearsals for the upcoming Nutcracker Ballet are almost as inspiring as the perfected performance. “The emotion lives in the movement and the music,” explains Eckman Monika Alsh, Artistic Director of the CRYB. “Ballet is acting, Insurance Agency and much more, without words.” Auto • Home ‫• Business Belinda J. Eckman This year, CRYB will again bring to the stage the immortal Aimee Nuara Christmas classic, The Nutcracker, based on the story “The Nutcracker and the King of Mice,” by E.T.A. Hoffman, as New Location... adapted for ballet by choreographer, Marius Petipa and 4018 N. Main Street Ext. French adventure novelist, Alexander Dumas. Jamestown, NY 14701 p.716-985-5800 The Nutcracker tells the classic story of Clara who falls into f.716.985.5805 a deep, dreamy sleep after an exciting holiday party at which Herr Drosselmeyer presents her with a gift of an elaborately carved and decorated nutcracker. As she dreams, Clara BOLAND TIRE embarks on a fantasy journey with her Nutcracker Prince— AUTO SERVICE beginning with an exciting battle against the Rat King and Complete Tire & Automotive Service his army of mice followed by a visit to the magical Kingdom of Sweets. There, they meet the Sugar Plum Fairy and her 333 E. Fairmount Ave. Court of Sweets who offer to perform their favorite dances Lakewood, NY 14750 in Clara’s honor. Kaitlin Healy, this year’s Clara. 716-763-1844 The CRYB dance corps and soloists have been practicing and rehearsing since September. For many of the dancers this Middle School, like all of her fellow dancers at CRYB, may means two to five hours a day, three to six days a week. “I’ve Your “locally” owned Good Year store! have already logged more time perfecting her skills in practice been dancing since I was 2 years old, and ballet since 5,” said than a professional athlete twice her age. Kaitlin Healy, this year’s Clara, taking a break from an evening practice session. Healy, a 7th grade student at Jefferson The six advanced students pictured here, ranging from 6th grade to first year college, represent a total of at least 70 years of dance experience, a feat of dedication and artistic passion unlike almost any other artistic, athletic or academic pursuit. “We even have to know more technical terms than a football player,” Healy said proudly. Confirming that, the American Ballet Theatre’s Online Ballet Dictionary lists 170 of the more common ballet terms, and points out that list only scratches the surface. Nationally renowned artists, Robbie Fairchild, Principal Dancer with the New York City Ballet and Amanda Weingarten, most recently a Soloist with the Miami City Ballet, will join the CRYB corps de ballet and soloists on stage as Guest Artists at the Reg Lenna Theater for this year’s Nutcracker on December 10th and 11th. Robert Fairchild, a native of Salt Lake City, Utah, dancing since the age of four, will perform the role of the Cavalier. Amanda Weingarten, born in Dunedin, Florida, and dancing since the age of five, Advanced dancers and soloists with the Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet. (From will be the Sugar Plum Fairy. left) Lydia Everett, Rebecca Josephson, Kortney Young, Gina Smeragliuolo - Instructor, Madeline, Jones Monika Alsh - Artistic Director, Katie Baudo, Shawn Sprankle. Con’t on pAGe 2

December 5, 2011 Jamestown Gazette www.JamestownGazette.com • Page 1 Con’t FRom FRont CoveR FRom FRont pAGe... “We are thrilled to give our young dancers the opportunity to share the stage with such incredible guest artists,” CRYB Artistic Director, Monika Alch says, “and also thrilled to give our community the opportunity to see dancers from two renowned ballet companies perform here in our community.” Alsh began her own ballet training at age four in the Vienna Conservatory, Vienna, Austria, the city of her birth, received her diploma as a soloist in dance at age 15 and later advanced her studies in Cannes, France, along with such illustrious colleagues as Rudolf Nureyev, Eric Bruhn and Milorad Miskovitch. Her professional performance experience includes the European opera theaters of Klagenfurt and Gratz, and in the United States, with Ballet Metropolitan for five years with director Wayne Soulant. “The Nutcracker has become a holiday tradition for many families,” said CRYB Executive Director Elizabeth Bush, “and this year’s production promises magic, excitement and inspiring performances for everyone.” In addition to the treat of seeing Ms. Weingarten and Mr. Fairchild dance, Bush adds, “the audience will be impressed by the caliber of performance presented by CRYB ballet students.” Solos such as the Arabian, Snow Queen and Dew Drop performed by CRYB advanced students, will be joined by neatly 70 other cast members including both CRYB students and talented community members who will round out the cast. Public performances are scheduled for Saturday, December 10th at 7:30 pm and Sunday, December 11th at 2:00 pm. Tickets may be reserved by calling the Reg Lenna Box Office at 716-484-7070. Sponsors of this year’s Nutcracker include the Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation, Inc. and M&T Bank. The Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet is a not-for-profit organization that provides high-quality classical ballet instruction to youth from Chautauqua County the surrounding areas. For more about the CRYB and the School of Ballet, log on to http://www.cryb.net/index.html.

WhIne oF the Week Submitted By A disappointed school supporter, Jamestown Our school teachers, athletic and band coaches are missing a great opportunity. School kids selling items, canvassing for pledges or raising funds at store fronts are being abused as cheap labor. Door-to-door sellers don’t have receipts or know what they are, and can’t even explain what they are raising money for. Recently, we got only half of our order, may have lost half of our money, and the child’s records were incomplete. Teachers, you owe these children and their parents a lot more coaching, teaching and information. They deserve to be enthusiastic instead of embarrassed as street beggars. It’s not their fault they are unprepared.

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Grace, Beauty and Family Thomas Jefferson once said, “The happiest moments of my life have been the few which I have passed at home with my family.” That’s a remarkable statement for a man who had The People’s Paper. already drafted one of the greatest documents in human history and had helped to found and lead the great nation it created. Publisher ...... Stacey Hannon Editor ...... Walt Pickut Yet, family is often at the base of it all. This week the Jamestown Gazette introduces family Production ...... Michelle Meli ...... JoEtte Fisher in forms where grace and beauty grow and bind their members together. Sales ...... Stacey Hannon ...... Merrill Rosen When a family works together so well the children remain friends long after their parents Circulation Manager/Sports Writer ...... Mark Hannon have departed…and even continue the family business for years onward, you know Sports Writer ...... Phil Genco ...... RJ Kruszynski somebody was doing something right. In addition, a family where the son is apprenticed ContRIButInG WRIteRs to the father, an ancient and honored tradition among craftsmen, you know the business Fern Bertch ...... Dealer Showcase is built on generations of wisdom, integrity and skill. Carlson’s Jewelry Smithing in Chad Ecklof ...... Computer School Four Discriminate Diners ...... Restaurant Review downtown Jamestown, and their beautiful, hand-crafted work, are the fruits of such a Katrina Fuller ...... Life and Times of a Modern Housewife heritage. When you visit Christion and Sondra Carlson, do more than shop and you’ll gain Julia Garstecki ...... How Did I Get Here Pastor Shawn Hannon ...... Faith Matters more than you can buy. Pastor Scott Hannon ...... Faith Matters Kate Gross ...... Explore Our State Parks “We’re a kind of family too,” Kaitlin Healy said, “maybe even closer, in some ways.” She Amie Libby ...... Senior Minute Vicki McGraw ...... Join Me In the Kitchen was describing the dancers at the Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet. Kaitlin is a 7th grade Elaine Rissel, RN ...... Nurses Notes student at Jefferson Middle School in Jamestown, but as a dancer at CRYB she is not Joanna Tanner ...... Down To Earth WCA Hospital ...... Medical Minute unusual in her observation. Almost endless hours over a seemingly limitless span of days Lori J. Wilson ...... Ms. Movies Reviews Young Gazetteers ...... Students, Pre-K to Seniors in the creation of beauty and meaning can do that for people. And when the medium of the art is not paint and canvas or a keyboard, but the human body itself, something almost QuestIons oR Comments Write to us at: magical happens. And in the art of ballet it often begins in earnest, with a passion, by the PO Box 92 Jamestown, New York 14702 age when most children are entering Kindergarten. oFFICe: 716-484-7930 Don’t miss this year’s performance of the Nutcracker Ballet at the Reg. When you FAx: 716-338-1599 understand what is really happening between the dancers, whether the gifted young emAIl: [email protected] (news stories) people, enthusiastic volunteers, nationally renowned artists or dedicated instructors, you [email protected] (inquiries) [email protected] (events) may experience a new kind of beauty in the story and in the grace and strength of the onlIne: www.jamestowngazette.com performers. Ad deAdlInes: Thursday at 4:00 pm Dance is also a form of communication. [email protected] Classified ad deadline: Thursday at 4:00 pm Enjoy the read. dIstRIButIon: The Jamestown Gazette is a locally owned FREE weekly community Walt Pickut newspaper that reaches residents and merchants in Southern Editor Chautauqua County. We build a sense of community and pride by providing residents and businesses with positive stories and The Jamestown Gazette timely information that spotlights local residents, organizations and businesses operating and working together. New issue will be distributed to local dealers every Monday.

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December 5, 2011 Jamestown Gazette www.JamestownGazette.com • Page 3 WCA HeAltH tip Nurse’s Notes the suGAR deBAte this increased manipulation of sugarcane come increased costs. Sugarcane syrup was the traditional sweetener in things like soft drinks. You mInImAllY InvAsIve suRGeRY may even find “throwbacks” in grocery stores that utilize cane sugar. Now the meAns less pAIn commonplace within the United States is And FAsteR ReCoveRY soft drinks supplanted with high-fructose corn syrup, which is less expensive than neW FRontIeRs In suRGeRY sugarcane because of corn subsidies and Imagine a surgical procedure with an incision no bigger than the sugar tariffs. tip of your little finger. It may sound futuristic, but it’s happening Contributing Writer High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) started every day in hospitals. Board certified general and vascular to take over the market in the early 1980’s. surgeons are on the forefront of the latest advances that allow Elaine Rissel, RN Comparing cane sugar and HFCS, the later patients to reap the benefits of minimally invasive techniques for Turning on commercials today, you might is cheaper and more versatile, and extends many surgical procedures. These surgeons, nationally recognized see what I refer to as “The Sugar Debate.” shelf life, prevents freezer burn and, in for their surgical outcomes, are leading the way to bring The controversy is between cane sugar and minimally invasive surgery (also called Laparoscopic surgery) to baked goods, allows the baked goods to high-fructose corn syrup. I thought I’d try area patients. brown and remain soft. However, your to shed some light on the issue, if you are body processes HFCS differently, causing WhAt Is mInImAllY InvAsIve suRGeRY? as confused about the whole thing as I was, you to want to eat more of the substance Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) is performed through especially with the sweets-filled Holiday and causing your liver to put more fat into small incisions using miniaturized surgical instruments and season now well underway. your bloodstream. Daniel Engber writes cameras. A common form of MIS is laparoscopic surgery, When speaking of cane sugar, consumers in Slate, “A growing body of research has where small instruments guided through tubes called ports are look to a product approximately 5,000 led some scientists to wonder whether the passed through the body wall. The instruments are held and years old (hopefully not that old in my increased consumption of fructose over the manipulated by the surgeon who controls their movements, pantry!). Cane sugar includes table sugar, past few decades might be responsible for while watching them on a video screen. MIS techniques are often molasses, which are also used to make rising rates of obesity.” used for procedures in the abdomen including surgery of the rum and ethanol and a lot of candy. This So, which is better, cane sugar or high- stomach, gall bladder and kidneys. sugar is fuel—fuel for the body (digested fructose corn syrup? Truthfully, in into glucose) or fuel for the automobiles my opinion, neither. Both, however, WhAt ARe the pAtIent BeneFIts oF mInImAllY InvAsIve suRGeRY? (research is being done with ethanol). can be used, but the concept is IN Sugarcane processing requires two stages- • Less bleeding during surgery MODERATION. For example, for every the extraction of raw sugar and then soda consumed (containing HFCS), there • Less postoperative pain bleaching the product white for consumer should be equal or more glasses of water • Shorter recovery time consumption. It may then be further consumed. If you like table sugar in your • Smaller scars refined-mixed with heavy syrup and coffee with breakfast, plan to have a full centrifuged, then decolorized by filtration. glass of water later in the morning. Or • Quicker return to normal activities The purified syrup is concentrated reach for a glass of ice cold milk. Whether At YouR seRvICe! and repeatedly crystallized to produce consuming sugar or high fructose corn white sugar. Additional sugar recovered At WCA hospital, there is no such thing as a minor surgical syrup, the key is moderation and reading by blending the remaining syrup and procedure. When it comes to minimally invasive surgery, WCA product labels to know what product is crystallizing produces brown sugar. With has the skilled surgeons and advanced technology needed to being consumed. perform surgical procedures with precision using the most advanced technology. AvAIlABle speCIAltIes InClude: ChAutAuQuA BlInd AssoCIAtIon • General surgery GIFt IdeAs FoR those WIth • Gynecologic surgery • Minimally invasive surgery deClInInG vIsIon • Oncology surgery pRACtICAl GIFts: useFul GIFts FoR sAFetY, • Large print calendars (available at CBA), enteRtAInInG oR ConvenIenCe: • Orthopedic surgery playing cards, or books • Black bold gel pens or markers • Thoracic surgery • Phone with jumbo buttons and memory • Ice grippers for shoes/boots • Urology surgery • Watches, wall clocks, alarm clocks, • Support cane with ice gripper • Vascular surgery • Kitchen timers with large numbers For the person who has everything, give a charitable donation in their name. When you or someone you love needs surgery, choose WCA. • Large number remote control For a list of surgeons on staff at WCA, contact Public Relations at For more information or to refer someone for • Magnifying mirror (716) 664-8614 or visit www.wcahospital.org. vision rehabilitation services call, 664-6660 • Improved lighting Have a Safe and Happy • Pill Organizer Holiday Season • Oversized sunglasses, or Solar Shields (fit The Chautauqua over glasses & wrap around) Blind Association, is located “tAlkInG” GIFts: at 510 W 5th Street, • Talking calculator, watch, clock or keychain Jamestown, • Talking indoor/outdoor thermometer and is a • Computer software i.e. Zoom Text United Way Agenc y. • PenFriend Labeling System

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Chautauqua Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Council’s fifth annual Pasta for Prevention spaghetti dinner will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 8 at the First Covenant Church, 520 Spring Street. Local Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop owners Victor and Brenda Tarana join Becky Greenfield, Benefits Specialist for WCA Hospital, and chef Bill VanStry, along with Tony Bellanca will cook Justin Stewart, Assistant Manager for the Brooklyn Square restaurant, to show off their WCA Hospital donuts which will be on sale from Monday, December 5 through Sunday, December 11 at all three Jamestown-area Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop restaurant locations. The the homemade sauce and meatballs. Tickets are $7 for net proceeds from the sale of these special donuts will help support the campaign for the construction of WCA Hospital’s new Emergency adults and $3.50 for children 12 and under. Tickets are Department. available at the door, from any CASAC board or staff member or by calling CASAC at 664-3608. Take-out orders will be available. Jamestown, New York (Friday, December 2, 2011)—WCA Hospital is once again receiving backing from Jamestown-area Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop restaurant owners Victor and The dinner is being supported by Thrivent Financial for Brenda Tarana. The Taranas unveiled their new WCA donuts which will be available for $1 each Lutherans, Support Enterprises of the Resource Center, at the three Jamestown-area Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop locations (Brooklyn Square in Rondo Communications & Electronics, Inc., CASAC Jamestown, Fairmount Avenue in Lakewood and E. Second Street in Jamestown) from Monday, Board of Directors, and Northwest Savings Bank. December 5 through Sunday, December 11. Proceeds from the sale of all donuts will benefit Other sponsors include: Cott/Cliffstar Corporation, Sharing the Gift of Health: The Capital Campaign for Our Emergency Department. Petri Baking Products, Pepsi Bottling Group, Standee’s “As local business owners, we believe in supporting our community which has helped our business Bakery, Streetman Bakeries, and The Carriage House grow over the past ten years,” says Victor Tarana. “The proceeds from the sale of these donuts are The Coffee Exchange, Top’s Friendly Markets, Wal- above and beyond our existing $10,000 campaign pledge. We know that our community will come Mart, Wegman’s together and join us to support WCA Hospital and this vital campaign.” Dan Wells and Stedman Corners Coffee. A special thank “We are so grateful to the Taranas and so many other local business leaders for standing beside us as you goes out to the First Covenant Church, Bill VanStry, we strive to improve our patients’ emergency care experience,” says Karl Sisson, WCA Director of Tony Bellanca and the cooking crew. Development. “During this holiday season, by buying donuts or by making a gift directly to WCA Since 1974, CASAC, a not-for-profit United Way Hospital, we continue to ask our community to help us reach our capital campaign goal and to supported agency, has been dedicated to providing share the gift of health for many generations to come.” prevention education and community awareness ABout tIm hoRtons CAFe & BAke shop pertaining to alcohol, other drugs and compulsive Tim Hortons is one of the largest publicly-traded restaurant chains in North American based on gambling. CASAC is the only New York State Office market capitalization. Operating in the quick service segment of the restaurant industry, Tim of Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Hortons appeals to a broad range of consumer tastes, with a menu that includes premium coffee, approved and supported alcohol and other drug espresso-based specialty coffees includes lattes, cappuccinos and espresso shots, specialty teas, prevention agency in Chautauqua County. CASAC is home-style soups, fresh sandwiches, wraps, hot breakfast sandwiches and fresh baked goods, one of forty community based councils across the state including trademark donuts. As of October 2, 2011, Tim Hortons has 645 restaurants in the United and one of over two-hundred nationwide. For further States and 3,871 restaurants system wide. For more information, visit www.timhortons.com. information about CASAC programs and services, call the Jamestown office at 664-3608, or the Dunkirk office ABout WCA hospItAl’s neW emeRGenCY depARtment at 366-4623. WCA Hospital’s 21st-century Emergency Department is now under full construction and expected to be open in 2012. With great advances in space and privacy, WCA Hospital’s new 18,000 square foot Emergency Department will dramatically improve the overall patient experience. To date, WCA has surpassed the 85 percent mark by securing over $14 M toward the $16.5 M capital campaign goal and is accepting gifts and pledges payable through 2013. To make a gift to support Sharing the Gift of Health: The Capital Campaign for Our Emergency Department, please contact Karl Sisson at (716) 664-8423 or visit www.wcahospital.org.

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December 5, 2011 Jamestown Gazette www.JamestownGazette.com • Page 5 life & tiMes of A ModerN HouseWife the AzetteeRs G YounG WRIteR oF the Week AntARCtIC slIde CompetItIon Jamestown High School Courtney McCoy

It is a rare day in Antarctica as the Great Slide Competition has started. Is It ‘enouGh’? Contributing Writer A young Adelie penguin came out of the large crowd, waddling up to the Katrina L. Fuller slide’s start, taking his spot next to an Emperor who was next to a Chinstrap On my mental calendar, after Thanksgiving is over, and Gentoo. Each penguin turned their attention to the referee of the slide Christmas begins. Presents are to be bought, wrapped and hopefully left un-given until the 25th. Cookies are to be and took her spot on a perch. made, eaten, and given to others as tokens of the season. Trees are to be erected, bedazzled, and stay lit until after “On three every penguin participating should slide.” She said calmly, the New Year. It’s one of the best times of the year, not only because of the presents, food, and desserts, but the sense of counting to three. When three was said each family it brings to you. penguin took off, soon reaching the bottom. What is funny is that I spend three to four weeks, if not more, preparing for the day, and yet, when it gets here, “Did everyone have fun?” The referee asked as it passes so quickly you’d hardly know it was there. This year, I have a new task at hand. I have to buy presents for a she slid down. Each penguin nodded, smiling. little baby I just met! I’ve gotten her things that I like, but I wonder if she will like them. I wonder if, in ten to fifteen “Then everyone has won the competition.” The years, she will look back at the photos and tell me I ruined referee said, signaling the competition over. her first Christmas because I didn’t get her enough. Instead of sugar plums dancing through my head, I am thinking of Every penguin around them cheered their how to make this monumental holiday the best of her life. happiness in response. I suppose this is really the problem many of us have; instead of enjoying the time that we have during this miraculous season, we end up scurrying around, trying to find the “perfect” present, the best deal, or the best I’ve always loved cold placesWeek like Antarctica of 12/5/11 and Alaska.- 12/11/11 I will always love any kind decorations. We focus more on what we should be buying, of animals. Penguins are my favorite animals though. Any type of penguin gets that getting, selling, or saving instead of the things that are most special place in my view no matter how young or old it is. My love for penguins and important. places like Antarctica gave me inspiration of this piece. A few Christmases ago, my family put together a party on The Jamestown Gazette is pleased to celebrate the talent of Jamestown’s youth in Christmas Eve. We had previously agreed that we wouldn’t partnership with the Arts Council for Chautauqua County’s 3rd Street Canvas Urban exchange presents; so of course, everyone got something Literary Trail project. for everyone else. We had a great dinner, had a friend play guitar while we all sang, and my Grandpa said it was the best Christmas he had ever had. I have to say I agree with him. It was very relaxed, full of love, and at no point did I feel the need to supply anyone with an Audi to make their  Edited by Margie E. Burke Christmas special. Because we agreed that we weren’t Difficulty : Easy going to do presents, it wasn’t a rush to make sure we got everyone “enough.” Instead, we picked out little things that   made us happy to give them. HOW TO SOLVE: A long time ago, a poor couple traveled through the desert    to get to a tiny inn with no room and ended up sleeping in a    stable. The woman was pregnant, and gave birth to her son  in that stable, in doing so, giving to the world the all they would ever need. I’m sure that night, Mary wasn’t worried     about the décor, or what presents to give to Jesus. In   retrospect, Christmas is not a holiday of getting “enough;”  it’s not about the presents or what you deserve to receive.  In essence, it’s a celebration of receiving the greatest gift   anyone could hope to get: Love.     Christmas was a holiday born out of the most humble of beginnings, and yet, has become one of the most hectic and   (Answer appears elsewhere material. Instead of running out to buy the newest gadgets in this issue) and gizmos for my little angel and our family, I’ll just let  them know how much I love them…and perhaps that will Copyright 2011 by The Puzzle Syndicate be “enough.”

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Family and “the family business” are not always the same, but when they complement each other, a rich family heritage comes to life. That is the fact at the heart of Carlson’s Jewelry Smithing in downtown Jamestown. Christion and Sondra Carlson, the second generation in the family business, have followed in the creative footsteps of their parents, Howard and Helen. Jewelry smithing is the ancient art of crafting precious metals and stones for beauty, adornment or symbolic value. “I work mostly in gold and silver,” Christion Carlson says. The family shop, much more than a jewelry store, keeps an open bench area where the precious metals are worked by skilled craftsmen for customers to watch. “Recently, a woman brought in old golden jewelry for me to melt down. She stayed Christion and his sister, Sondra, carry on the family tradition of fine craftsmanship and to watch me re-cast it into a new mold.” personal service. Carlson learned the time-honored method of lost wax gold and silver casting, a craft possibly as much as 5,000 years old, as an apprentice to his father, while he gold can be as rich as 23 karat. also learned the art of personal service. “We evaluate manufactured jewelry before we agree to sell it,” Calrson says. “It has to be as good as if we made it ourselves, or Appraisals at Carlson’s sometimes bring surprises, Christion recalled recently. we won’t offer it to our customers. That is what makes us different from the mall “I looked at a piece of jewelry a customer had bought for $2.00 at a yard sale in stores who sell mass produced items they can’t even craft or repair themselves.” Warren, PA. It had a big, clear stone in it…something that somebody might have found in Grandma’s old button box and thought was only glass.” On examination, Howard Carlson started by doing bench work in his own second storey trade shop however, Carlson discovered it was a perfect, 2 carat diamond worth, on today’s above the downtown streets of Jamestown in 1946. That meant he worked for market, possibly as much as $20- to $30,000. 35 of the area’s jewelers, doing the sizing, crafting and repair work they were not equipped or trained for themselves. He did not serve the general public directly. In addition to jewelry smithing, the Carlsons opened Weeping Willow Gifts Christion joined him to learn the art and trade in 1972. In 1988, along with in 1994 next door to their main shop. Weeping Willow expands the Carlsons’ Howard’s wife and daughter, the family moved downstairs and opened their store offerings to a variety of finely crafted gifts in pewter, colorful glass, decorative glass to shoppers, keeping their bench workers in full view to the fascination of their orbs, musical wind chimes and greeting cards. Chautauqua Lake and Chautauqua customers. Institution art and memorabilia are also popular gift items at Weeping Willow. “We still serve patrons who knew our father,” Sondra says with pride. “In fact we’re Yet, the core of the business remains personal and service-based. “I can recreate seeing their children and grand children, a third generation of satisfied customers. items of great sentimental value into something new and beautiful,” Christion says. They say things like, ‘Grandma sent me’.” Both custom and finely manufactured “For instance, I designed and created a heart pendant, fashioned from the wedding jewelry are on display, including diamonds, precious stones such as ruby, sapphire ring of a woman’s deceased husband. Sometimes a piece of jewelry can make a and emerald and semi-precious stones including opal amethyst and pearl. “We person cry for all the right reasons.” help our clients understand jewelry values too,” Carlson says. “When we appraise For the month of December, every year, Carlson’s Jewelry Smithing offers visitors jewelry, especially old or foreign gold for instance, we explain that not all gold is the free coffee and Christmas cookies all day. “We see a lot of new customers every same in quality or value.” year,” Sondra added. “It is a family business and it is almost like we keep adding Pure gold is 24 karat (when spelled as ‘carat’, the term refers to the weight of a gem new family.” stone). Most modern, American gold is 14 karat, or 14/24th gold, with the other Carlson’s Jewelry Smithing is located at 5 West First Street in Jamestown and can 10/24th being different metals added for color or hardness. Old British gold may be reached at 716-488-0200. They are also on line at http://www.carlsonsjewelry. be only 9 karat, whereas traditional Swedish and some other European or Oriental com/.

shoptAuQuA, It’s unAnImous! Chautauqua County – In 2010 The Chautauqua everyday a SHOPTAUQUA day. Businesses into the local economy to support other businesses County Chamber of Commerce had asked the understand that there are certain deals and items and services. Over the course of a year this is a total Mayors of Westfield, Silver Creek, Jamestown, that are not available locally and even though it local investment in the community of $10 million. Mayville, Dunkirk, and Fredonia to declare the week would be wonderful for everyone to do their holiday How is that for economic stimulus? If you are unsure after Black Friday to be SHOPTAUQUA WEEK. That shopping within Chautauqua County all it takes is of what to get or if there is someone that is difficult was a week in which the Chamber asked’ everyone everyone making a concerted effort to seek out and to buy gifts for there is always a gift certificate, most in the County to make a conscious effort to spend shop at one or even two businesses that they have businesses carry them and it takes the stress out of more money and time on businesses in Chautauqua never shopped at before. If this were to occur the the process and reduces returns. The Chautauqua County. For 2011 the Chautauqua County Chamber economic impact would be huge not only for that County Chamber of Commerce has its own gift check sent resolutions to all sixteen Mayors and seven business but for the County as well because based program that are redeemable at over 85 participating Town Supervisors and the response was a unanimous on market research for every $100 spent $65 to $85 member stores and restaurants throughout the entire “YES.” In some of the communities you might have stays here in Chautauqua County in comparison County so you can be sure that the recipient of a seen the SHOPTAUQUA banner like the one in to $0 that stays within Chautauqua County if you Chamber of Commerce gift check will get something Fredonia. The term SHOPTAUQUA was coined by purchase an item online. Last year Todd Tranum that want and that money will stay in Chautauqua a local business as yet another way to get residents to CEO/President of the Chautauqua County Chamber County. These Gift Checks are available in $10, $15, buy local. After the banners have been taken down of Commerce factored the economic impact if all and $25 increments at out Dunkirk office located at and the resolutions expire the SHOPTAUQUA 24,000 employees that work for member businesses 10785 Bennett Road in our offices at the JCC North buy local movement might seem to have been for of the Chamber of Commerce were to spend $50 with Campus or our Jamestown location at 512 Falconer this week alone however it is something we at the locally owned businesses in one month that would Street across the road from the Jamestown Jammers Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce as well equal a $1.2 million dollars spent. Applying the 68% Baseball Field. You can also visit our website at www. as the six local Community Chambers of Commerce of the $1.2 million spent gets reinvested by the local chautauquachamber.org or call 716-366-6200 for promote year round and it is our mission to make business owner, that equals $816,000 that goes back more information.

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Dawn Smith and Joel Monagle work on one of the paintings to be included in the “Winter Lane” exhibit.

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And I heard him exclaim as he rose out of sight, ‘Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!’ is month, I’m going to touch on my personal collection. Christmas has always been my absolute favorite time e James Prendergast Library Art Gallery will of year. First, as a Christian, it is the celebration of the present works by artists with intellectual and birth of my Lord and Savior. But as a child, I can still developmental disabilities from e Resource remember the almost feverish excitement that would Center Dec. 9 through Jan. 6 in a show called come over my brother and me on Christmas Eve as “Winter Lane.” we awaited the coming of that wonderful, amazingly generous man whose only goal was to bring joy to “Many people are very excited about the exhibit,” people everywhere. said Kristen Briggs, Creations art coordinator and art instructor at e Resource Center. To keep that feeling alive, I have been collecting representations of Good Ole St. Nick for years. Many ere will be opening receptions from 10:30 a.m. of my favorites don’t involve expensive, one-of-a-kind to 1:30 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9. e items, but rather those special pieces that were brought morning event will feature a choir performance to me by my family and friends. I tend to favor the “old at 10:30 a.m., and there will be caroling at 7 p.m. “Winter Lane” by Dawn Smith and Joel Monagle world” style  gures, but out of all of my collection, during the evening celebration. whether oil cloth, ceramic, wood or fabric, life-sized Both receptions are free and open to the public, or miniature, the one that absolutely holds the favorite and refreshments will be served. At each session, spot in my heart is my Lladró. exhibit visitors can meet Ms. Briggs and some of the “Santa’s Busiest Hour” came to me when my daughter artists. was a youth pastor out in the Albany area. During “Winter Lane,” the picture that inspired the name of a trip to a mall, she found the “perfect combo,” that the exhibit, is a group painting by artists including “match made in heaven”– a Lladró Santa at a Lladró Dawn Smith and Joel Monagle. Other artists have Outlet Store! She likes to tell this story because when chosen scenes like a snowman or a wintry forest. she went into the store, the sales ladies ignored her On behalf of e Resource Center, Ms. Briggs said, because she was so young and they were fawning over “We appreciate the opportunity to exhibit and are some older ladies who were there. However, the older eager to let the community know what we are doing ladies were the ones who walked out without making in our art rooms.” purchases, so they fawned over the wrong potential customer! Ms. Briggs has been teaching art at e Resource Center for more than four years, and during that e sculptor for my piece is Juan Carlos Ferri Herrero, time she established the Creations art program at a talented artist who is part of the house of Lladró. TRC. Ms. Briggs teaches art to individuals with e issue year was 2000 and it was retired in 2002. In disabilities at TRC’s  ve day habilitation programs 1953 Juan, José and Vicente Lladró made their  rst in Jamestown and Dunkirk. rough the Creations creations inspired by an experimental vocation in a program, Ms. Briggs has developed a number of Moorish furnace built in their own home in Almàssera accomplished artists, and in so doing she has helped (Valencia). By the end of the 1990’s the luxury “Reindeer” by Carole Wetzel give voice to those who cannot speak, as well as collection “Legend” is born, combining the delicate movement and freedom to people with physical and translucent texture of porcelain with the shine limitations. of gold and precious stones. A series of imaginary creatures, fairies, elves and li le angels are born as a During the past few years, Ms. Briggs has arranged a number of public exhibits of her students’ work so that new technical challenge and a new form of expression the community at large can experience the artistic talents of people with disabilities. for Lladró artists. All Lladró sculptures are highly “We are extremely grateful to the Prendergast Library Gallery for again hosting an exhibit of works by collectible and are hard to beat for sheer beauty. artists with disabilities,” said Steve Waterson, TRC’s community relations director. “ e ‘Winter Lane’ e most valuable and desirable Lladró  gurines are exhibit will help local residents get into the spirit of the season while at the same time seeing  rsthand the those which were produced for a limited time and then artistic abilities of Kristen’s students.” retired, never to be produced again. And among retired Gallery hours for the exhibit will be 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, ursday and Friday; 10 a.m. to Lladró  gurines, the ones that command the highest 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays; and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays. Some of the exhibited works will be for sale; prices are those which were issued as individually proceeds will support the Creations program. numbered, limited editions. If you are interested in e next Prendergast exhibit will feature the Southern Tier Woodcarvers’ Guild. the world of Lladró, visit www.Lladró.com. For a great e library is located at 509 Cherry St., Jamestown. For more information, call 484-7135, Ext. 225. For place to start out your own Santa collection, visit www. more information about TRC’s Creations art program, call 483-2344. reasonstobelieve.com.

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Happy December! I can’t believe how NOT have to go heavy on all of the dIReCtIons quickly the year is flying by. Seems like goodies! Remember, many people will Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). only yesterday I was writing my very be attending many parties, sometimes first article for the Jamestown Gazette, back to back, and unless you have Spread nuts in a single layer over a baking sheet. yet here we are, almost eight months invited them for a meal, all that most Roast for approximately 8 to 10 minutes, or until later, on the brink of a new year. We folks will expect is a little something, the nuts start to turn brown and the smell of have progressed from crock-pots and not a full buffet! I love to prepare huge roasting nuts fills the kitchen. casseroles to the grilling season and hors d’oeuvres spreads, but hate to see tailgating, and now we are starting to the waste when people just nibble. I Stir together sugar, cinnamon, salt, and milk in a plan our festive holiday gatherings. Slow have found that by scaling back on the medium saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat down, already! This is such a hectic time amounts of each item, I can offer my for 8 minutes, or until the mixture reaches the of year, it is vital to take a few minutes guests a larger variety without expecting soft ball stage of 236 degrees F (113 degrees C). every now and then to reflect on the joys them to eat a lot of everything. A “bit and blessings we have had in our lives. of this and a bit of that” seem to be Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla immediately. Holiday entertaining can include more of what folks try, not a full portion Add walnuts to sugar syrup, and stir to coat well. everything from a simple cookies and or serving of everything. I know that coffee get-together to a multi-course personally, I would much rather try a Spoon nuts onto waxed paper, and immediately soiree. The biggest challenge, no matter little bit of everything than to have a full separate nuts with a fork. Cool, and store in what the style of party you choose to serving of just a few things. airtight containers. host, is how to handle the amount of When planning menus I always think work you undertake. Do you want to do about those that will be enjoying the everything yourself, ask for help from offerings. Will there be an equal number friends or relatives, or have your event of men and women or more of one than catered? After deciding on the date, the other? Will there be children at the time, venue and guest list, set a budget event? Does anyone on the guest list for yourself (even if it is just a loose idea have specific food issues, such as allergies of what you want to spend, it is good to or intolerances to gluten or dairy? Will keep a budget written down so you aren’t there be any vegetarians or vegans in the tempted to really spend too much!). I group? While I want to create a menu like to set my budget and then set my that will please the majority, I also want menu, so that I can get the most for the to be sure that there will be something money I have to spend…the biggest for everyone to enjoy! bang for my buck! I frequently change The most important part of planning any my mind on my menu many times during event is to ask for help when you need the planning stages; I have always said it, scale back if necessary, and don’t let it was a good thing my mind is flexible, yourself get overwhelmed! This is, after because it would have shattered long ago all, supposed to be a time of joy…not if it wasn’t! stress, and the anticipation of company A great rule of thumb when planning should be something to look forward to, holiday gatherings is that you DO not dread!

Chicken Wing Dip From the kitchen of Vicki McGraw

2- 8 oz blocks of cream cheese, at room Additional ½ c cheddar temperature. Thoroughly mix first five ingredients 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, (adding hot sauce to taste) and scoop cooked and shredded into a greased baking dish. Top with 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar additional cheddar. Bake at 350* for 20- 30 minutes, until golden and bubbling. ½-1 c hot sauce (I like Frank’s Red Hot) Serve with crackers or tortilla chips. ½ c thinly sliced celery

Page 16 • www.JamestownGazette.com Jamestown Gazette December 5, 2011 doWN to eArtH noRFolk IslAnd pInes FoR ChRIstmAs AIth respect to soil moisture -- never wanting F AtteRs to be too wet or too dry. Consistent and thorough watering when the top of the soil dries out will help ensure longevity. M Increased humidity in the winter also is necessary to keep plants thriving indoors. Provided that the tree is properly placed and watered, Norfolk Island Pines are fairly easy to maintain, preferring more neglect than nurture. They require little fertilization -- watering with a soluble fertilizer once Contributing Writer a month in spring and summer should Joanne Tanner be sufficient. They also prefer to be a bit pot-bound, meaning they do not require When people in our area think about having repotting every year. Repotting into a CAstInG the heRAld a “live” tree for Christmas it refers to either slightly larger container with a well-drained Contributing Writer purchasing a fresh cut tree from a Nursery commercial potting mix every four years or from a Christmas tree grower and cutting should be adequate. Pastor Shawn Hannon it down yourself. It’s an annual fun tradition Norfolk Island pines also will let you know if for some families. Play practice began last Wednesday for our annual something is wrong in their environment. If Christmas pageant at church. We practiced the usual For people who have limited space in their environmental conditions do not meet their songs, we heard the story again, and we split up the homes or apartments sometimes these trees liking, the lower limbs may turn yellow or are just too big. In this case when you don’t parts. First, the youngest children among us were brown and fall off prematurely. want an artificial tree, which now comes in These attractive indoor trees lend themselves assigned the very important parts of the animals that all shapes and sizes to fit your needs, and you nicely to decorating each holiday season. Try would occupy the Christmas scene. Next the 1st and would prefer a “live tree”, there is another one out in your home this holiday and watch 2nd graders chose to be either sheep or shepherds. option available. It is the Norfolk Island how quickly it will become an important The wise men went to the 3rd and 4th graders, and Pine. You are now seeing these potted up as part of your future holiday traditions. our 5th and 6th graders were assigned the roles of a house plants and available in Nurseries, Mary, Joseph, and some hotel guests. Our oldest kids garden centers and even supermarkets in are going to act naturally (as the angels, of course). abundance. We have a part for every person, and a person to The Norfolk Island Pine (Araucaria fill every part in the story of Jesus coming into the heterophylla) is quite different from a typical world. pine in our landscape. It is a tropical plant and must remain indoors during the Well, actually, not quite every part in the story. winter months. As the name suggests, it is native to the Island of Norfolk, Isaiah is a prophet who lived several hundred years a tiny island near New Zealand. In its before the birth of Christ. He lived during a time native habitat it will easily reach more when Israel was in trouble, big trouble. The nation than 100 feet tall -- thankfully, it rarely was conquered by the Babylonians, and forced away reaches more than 20 feet tall inside most from their homeland to live in exile. It was from this homes and would take a long time to do so. exile that the prophet spoke God’s word to God’s During the holiday season you people. He said, “In the wilderness prepare the way see small Norfolk Island Pines for of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for sale with tiny velvet bows, bells or our God.” (Isaiah 40:3) ornaments attached to the branches. Some even covered with glitter. They John the Baptist was a prophet who was born a make great tabletop trees for offices, couple of years before the birth of Christ. He lived apartments or anywhere space during a time when Israel was, again, in trouble, big does not allow for a larger tree. Over trouble. This time the nation was under the thumb of time, as they grow and get larger they can approach heights and widths normally a different empire, the Roman Empire. With Rome found with regular Christmas trees. growing ever more powerful and the presence of gods (including the Emperor) demanding more and While they can get large enough to become trees, their branches cannot usually sustain more attention, John said, “Prepare the way of the the weight of most holiday ornaments. Lord, make his paths straight.” (Mark 1:3). Smaller ornaments and mini-lights are We assigned the roles of all the people in the recommended when decorating Norfolk Christmas story, but we forgot to cast the role of Island pines. It also is recommended that the decorations be removed promptly after the herald (not this newspaper!). We forgot to cast the holiday season to prevent the role of the voice crying out in the wilderness, damage to the needles or “Prepare the way of the Lord. Make his paths branches. straight.” The biggest advantage of a Isaiah and John may be easily overlooked by the Norfolk Island Pine is that it authors of Christmas plays and it may be too late to can grow indoors for many years as a houseplant. So do write them in, but it is never too late to cast the role. not dispose of this special In fact, I think you would be perfect for the part. Christmas Tree after the So tell your friends that Jesus has come and Jesus is holidays. They prefer bright, coming. Make his path into your homes, lives, and mostly indirect light from hearts straight. eastern or western windows. They are temperamental with

December 5, 2011 Jamestown Gazette www.JamestownGazette.com • Page 17 GA students help AReA FAmIlIes pRoJeCt pAJAmAs WhIle leARnInG CItIzenshIp FoR love

(back row) Staff members Stacey Teagarden, Registered Nurse for GA Family Services, DeAnn Shelters, Social Worker for GA Learning Center and Laurel Austin-Smith, Home and Careers Teacher join students of the GA Learning Center to prepare bags of food for Thanksgiving Dinner to be delivered to special families in the community. Students and staff from the Gustavus Adolphus Learning Center collected non-perishable food items throughout the month, to donate to area families in need. “Stacey, our nurse, and people from her church gave us the names of families in their congregation who could really use help this Thanksgiving,” said DeAnn Shelters, Social Worker for GA Family Services. “We chose members of our student council to help us with this project that focuses on citizenship, one of our six pillars for Join us in our building character.” “Project Pajamas The GA Learning Center has adopted the Six Pillars of Character, which include trustworthiness, for Love” to respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship. “We focus on teaching our students to make reach our goal of good decisions in their lives,” Shelters added. “The Pillars are a wonderful guideline that covers getting 320 pairs the aspects of good character. Each week we identify a student demonstrating a specific character of new pajamas trait and he or she is chosen as the Student of the Week. We’ve also started a student council and for boys and girls who attend Love School. The children those students have become role models for the others. Ultimately, we can make a difference in our are from 4 – 10 years of age. Sizes are boy’s and girl’s size community.” 5 through men’s and women’s small. Donations of checks To learn more about the GA Learning center log on to www.gafamilyservices.org or call the school (made payable to Love School), cash or NEW pajamas are at 665-2772. being collected at Chautauqua Physical & Occupational Therapy, Riverwalk Center,15 South Main Street, Suite 220, Jamestown, NY 14701. Monday – Friday: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm; Friday until 5:00 pm. For more information, call (716) 488-2322. Deadline is: Wednesday, December Find us on-line @ 21st. All donors will receive one chance to win a $ 25 gift card to Wegmans for each $ 10 donation or pair of pajamas. To contact Love School directly, call Roslyn www.JamestownGazette.com Sisley-Kazelunas at 483-4405.

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Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, Inc. is very excited to announce that we are manning a gift wrapping station at the Chautauqua Mall. We will be open until Saturday, December 24th! Donations will be accepted for all Dozens of area residents stopped by the McClurg Museum for the County Historical Society’s 2010 Holiday Open House in 2010. The 2011 giftwrapping. 100% of all donations Holiday Open House will once again take place at the Museum from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 11. It is free and open to the public. (Photo collected at the Infinity gift wrap courtesy of Niles Dening Photography) station will come back to help support WESTFIELD, N.Y. – The Chautauqua County Historical Society will say goodbye to programming at Infinity. 2011 with its annual Holiday Open House on Sunday, Dec. 11 at the McClurg Museum in Westfield. Not only will the event allow visitors an opportunity to learn more about the museum and historical society free-of-charge, but it will also serve as the final event of the Look for us in the Food Court county’s 2011 Bicentennial Celebration and Passport to History promotion. “The historical society will once again open its doors to the public and provide @ Chautauqua Mall refreshments, music, and camaraderie as we celebrate the holiday season and the end of 318 E Fairmount Ave Chautauqua County’s bicentennial year,” said James O’Brien, historical society president. “Anyone interested in learning more about the county’s rich history and the McClurg Lakewood, NY Museum is invited to stop by.” If you don’t feel like wrapping your Residents who’ve taken part in the Passpot to History promotion will also want to stop gifts you can bring them to us to do all by, as County Historian Michelle Henry will be on hand to announce the winners of the hard work for you!! the contest. The promotion encouraged residents to attend various bicentennial events and to visit local historical destinations, such as the McClurg Museum and Fenton Historical Society. Each time an event or location was visited, a stamp was placed in the Call 664-0991 commemorative passport. The more stamps a passport received, the more prizes a person for more information. was qualified to win. Prizes for the Passport to History promotion include a weekend house party at Cherry Creek Inn Bed and Breakfast, WInteR ConCeRt a weeklong gate pass for two at Chautauqua Institution, and a stay sChedule AnnounCed at Peek’N Peak Resort. The contest Jamestown Community College’s music ensembles will present two was made possibly with support distinctly different concerts during the week of December 6. The from the Chautauqua Region concerts, which begin at 7 p.m., are held in Scharmann Theatre. Community Foundation and the Admission to each concert is $4, general public; $3, area students and Northern Chautauqua Community senior citizens; and $2, JCC Faculty Student Association members. Foundation. Tickets can be purchased by calling the JCC box office, 338.1187, or at There is no cost to attend the open the theatre door prior to performances. house. It will take place on Dec. 11 JCC’s choir, concert band, vocal jazz ensemble, and jazz ensemble big from 2 to 4 p.m. at the McClurg band perform on December 6. The choir, under the direction of Brian Museum in Moore Park, Westfield. A. Bogey, will perform “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” “Carol of the For more information call (716) Bells,” “Do You Hear What I Hear,” and “Wonder! Wonder!” Pitoni’s 326-2977 or email mcclurg@ “Cantate Domino,” the Beatles’ “Yesterday” and “Michelle,” and Michael fairpoint.net. Jackson’s “Heal the World” are also performed. “Festival Gloria” will ABout the soCIetY feature Carol Svensen on trumpet. The Chautauqua County The vocal jazz ensemble, directed by Michael F. Kelly, will present Historical Society was established “Bethlehem,” “Carol of the Bells,” the spiritual “Wade in the Water,” in 1883 and is the oldest historical “New York State of Mind,” and “A Celtic Blessing.” society in Chautauqua County. The jazz ensemble big band, directed by Ralph Rasmusson, will perform Since 1951, the organization has “Basie, Straight Ahead,” “Theme from New York, New York,” “Operator- been based out of the historic Spivery,” “Just the Way You Are,” and “Oodles of Blues.” McClurg Mansion (built in 1818) in Westfield, N.Y. Annual Rasmusson will also direct the concert band in performances of “Folk Membership rates start at just $20. Legend,” “Overture in B-flat,” “Overture to the Marriage of Figaro,” and All members are given free access “Fanfare and Rondo.” to the museum year-round and On December 8, the JCC rock ensembles, directed by Bill Eckstrom, a subscription to the quarterly Holiday decorations will once again adorn the McClurg Museum in Westfield will present Winter Jam. Ten bands, ranging from rock to acoustic sets, “Time Lines” newsletter. For more during the annual Holiday Open House, running from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, are featured. The concert will be fully staged with sound and lighting by information, call 716-326-2977 or Dec. 11. (Photo courtesy of Niles Dening Photography) Steve Gustafson. visit McClurgmuseum.org. December 5, 2011 Jamestown Gazette www.JamestownGazette.com • Page 19 GIRls And dolls keep YouR holIdAYs holIdAY teA FRom GoInG up In FlAmes! the JAmestoWn FIRe depARtment oFFeRs FIRe pReventIon tIps FoR A sAFe And FestIve holIdAY seAson

For most of us, the holiday season represents a time for family festivities and good cheer. What few of us consider is that the holiday season is a time when there is an increased risk of home fires. According to the Jamestown Fire Dept., many households engage in holiday activities that serve as some of the leading causes of U.S. home fires, including cooking. Week of 12/5/11 -Christmas 12/11/11 trees, candle usage and holiday decorations also significantly contribute to the seasonal causes of home fires. Add to that the hectic nature of the holidays, when people are trying to accomplish multiple tasks at one time, and the chance for home fires grows even further. “As everyone gets busier during the holidays, we often become rushed, distracted or tired,” says Shawn Tibbitts, Jamestown Fire Dept, Fire Prevention Officer. “That’s when home fires are more likely to occur.” Fortunately, with a little added awareness and some minor adjustments to holiday cooking and decorating, the season can remain festive and safe for everybody. “By taking some preventative steps and following simple rules of thumb, most home fires can be prevented,” says Tibbitts. The Fenton History Center is holding the 3rd annual Girls With unattended cooking as the leading cause of U.S. home fires and home fire injuries & Dolls Holiday Tea on Saturday, December 10, 2011  it’s importantEdited to stayby Margiein the kitchen E. Burke while you’re frying, grilling or broiling food. Most from 1-3 PM at the elegant and festive Fenton Mansion. cooking fires involve the stovetop, so keep anything that can catch fire away from it, and The afternoonDifficulty : Easytea will also include a tour of the “Holiday turn off the stove when you leave the kitchen, even if it’s for a short period of time. If Harmony” exhibit, a special photo of each girl with her you’re simmering, boiling, baking or roasting food, check it regularly and use a timer to doll, and a holiday keepsake. remind  you that you’re cooking. The Jamestown Fire Dept. also suggests creating a “kid “The tea is a specialWeek way of for 12/5/11 mothers, - 12/11/11 grandmothers and free zone” ofHOW at least threeTO feetSOLVE: around the stove and areas where hot food and drinks are aunts to share the holiday with their special young lady,” prepared and carried.    says Joni Blackman, director of the Center. “The girls dress Candles are widely used in homes throughout the holidays, and December is the peak up, they have their tea in the decorated Drawing Room, month for home candle fires. The nonprofit National Fire Protection Association’s and then learn about the holiday exhibit from our museum statistics show that more than half of all candle fires start because the candles had been teachers.” too close to things that could catch fire. The Jamestown Fire Dept. encourages residents to Space is limited and reservations  are requested. The cost  is consider using flameless candles, which look and smell like real candles. However, if you $15 per person. An adult must accompany all children. For do use traditional candles, keep them at least 12” away from anything that can burn, and more information, visit www.fentonhistorycenter.org or remember to blow them out when you leave the room or go to bed. Use candle holders call 716-664-6256. that are sturdy, won’t tip over and are placed on uncluttered surfaces. Avoid using candles in the bedroom where two of five U.S. candle fires begin or other area where people may   fall asleep. Lastly, never leave a child alone in a room with a burning candle. Solution to Crossword: According to NFPA, U.S. fire departments annually respond to an average of 250 structure AQUA R I GHT COA  L fires  caused by Christmas trees. Nearly half of them are caused by electrical problems, RUSE ONA I R ONCE and one in four resulted from a heat source that’s too close to the tree. On average, one T I ER OL I VE LUNA in every nine(Answer reported appears home elsewhere Christmas tree fires resulted in death. The Jamestown Fire SPROCKET ABUSER Dept. offers the followingin this issue) advice for picking, placing and lighting the tree: BA I T I TEM  • If you have an artificial tree, be sure it’s labeled, certified or identified by the CRU I SE FR I ENDLY manufacturer as fire-retardent. Copyright 2011 by The Puzzle Syndicate HENCE CLASP WEE • If you choose a fresh tree, make sure the green needles don’t fall off when touched; IBIS EL I TE TEAM before placing in the stand, cut 1-2” from the base of the trunk. Add water to the tree RUT CLONE DELVE stand, and be sure to water it daily. PSYCHOUT SUL LEN • Make sure the tree is not blocking an exit, and is at least three feet away from any heat HUNT CALL source, like fire places, space heaters, radiators, candles and heat vents or lights. BADEGG TALLTALE • Use lights that have the label of an independent testing laboratory, and make sure you AGUE A L ARM AGED know whether they are designed for indoor or outdoor use. SANS TANGO LEAD • Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords, or loose bulb connections. TREE EGGON ESPY Connect no more than three strands of mini-string sets and a maximum of 50 bulbs for screw-in bulbs. Solution to Sudoku • Never use lit candles to decorate the tree.  • Always turn off Christmas tree lights before leaving the home or going to bed.  • After Christmas, get rid of the tree. Dried-out trees are a fire hazard and should not be left in the home or garage. Check for local Christmas tree recycling drop off points or  programs. • Bring out door electrical lights inside after the holidays to prevent hazards and make          them last longer.  • Wrapping paper in the fireplace can result in a very large fire, throwing off dangerous  sparks and embers that may result in a chimney fire. By Following these fire prevention tips and measures, The Jamestown Fire Dept. says          you can greatly reduce the risk of fire in your home, and enjoy a safe holiday season. “The holidays can quickly turn from joyful to tragic when a fire occurs,” says Fire Prevention  Officer Tibbitts. “By taking simple precautions, people can avoid potential fire hazards,  and make this time of year a healthy and happy one.”

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ChAutAuQuA spoRts hAll oF FAme JAmestoWn IRonmen: AnnounCes sIx InduCtees mIdseAson RepoRt The board of directors of the It has been just under two months since the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame has Jamestown Ironmen played the Inaugural North chosen six individuals for enshrinement American Hockey League game at the Jamestown at its 31st annual induction dinner on Savings Bank Arena. Despite the team’s short time in February 20, 2012 at the Lakewood Rod Jamestown, they have made quite the impact on and and Gun Club. The six inductees are off the ice. Betty Bartkowiak, the late Ben Bishop, In between practices, games and travel, the Ironmen Jim McElrath Sr., John O’Neil, Greg have been busy connecting with youth and Peterson and Bob Schmitt. attempting to gain some young hockey fans. Players Bartkowiak was an outstanding high have been accompanied by Dynamo the Ironmen school and collegiate athlete. The mascot as they have read to students at Persell Middle Dunkirk native was inducted in the School, Russel Elementary and Washington Middle Western New York Softball Hall of Fame School. They also made a special appearance at the in 1984 and the Brockport State Sports Annual Halloween Safety Village. The Ironmen also Hall of Fame in 1988. She is a professor hosted a reading program and coloring contest giving emeritus from Oswego State, where she kids the opportunity to earn tickets to a home game. taught health and physical education “We have made an effort to be out in the community,” and coached a variety of sports. said Ironmen Head Coach Dan Daikawa. “The Bishop was the club champion community is beginning to embrace the team and at Moon Brook Country Club 12 times and the Chautauqua County Amateur starting to realize that we are here to stay.” champion four times. He established the MBCC amateur record with a 6-under-par The first season in Jamestown for the Ironmen has 66. While attending Wooster College, Bishop set four school records in track. An been a huge learning process in a few different ways. accountant at the firm of Ruland and Bishop, he died in 1970 at the age of 54. The players and coaches have had to get used to During a seven-year coaching career at Panama, McElrath won four sectional their new home in addition to getting to know each basketball titles in the days before the state tournament was established. A stellar high other. Most importantly, for some of the players, this school and college basketball player, McElrath was inducted into the Mercer County is their first time away from home. They went from (Pa.) Sports Hall of Fame in 1994 and the Mercer High School Hall of Fame in 2002. competing in high school and travel hockey to playing Upon his retirement as principal at Jamestown High School, the students requested in one of the few true Junior A hockey leagues in the newly-constructed gymnasium be named in his honor. North America and being scouted by Division I, II & Kentucky native O’Neil first made Jamestown his home when he played for the III colleges. “We are still trying to find our niche, and 1941 Jamestown Falcons of the PONY League. He went on to play at every level of every day we have an opportunity to get better,” said professional baseball from the Class D Falcons Daikawa. to the Philadelphia Phillies of the National League. O’Neil also served as a manager, As far as on the ice, the players have learned a lot general manger and scout in a baseball career that lasted 45 years. about each other over the past couple months. “We have really started to gel as a team and are playing Peterson, along with his friend and fellow CSHOF inductee Russ Diethrick, was the a lot better,” explained Daikawa. “We are piling up driving force that convinced Rich Baseball to locate its Niagara Falls Rapids franchise some wins and competing in every game; we can see to Jamestown to become the Jammers in 1994. He was the impetus for the 1998 book our progress and I couldn’t say that at the beginning Across the Seams that chronicles the history of professional baseball in Jamestown. of the season.” Peterson is well-known as an advocate and historian of local sports. At the midway point of the season, the Ironmen are He has interviewed hundreds of sports two points back from making the playoffs and are an personalities and shared their stories on the average team overall. Although at home, Jamestown local cable channel. He is a partner in the has been exceptional as of late. Phillips Lytle law firm and president of the Robert H. Jackson Center. Their last home stand over Thanksgiving marked the second time they swept the division rival Michigan In 13 years as the baseball coach at Frewsburg Warriors at the Jamestown Arena. With a high- Central School, Schmitt compiled a 239- scoring, 8-2 blowout victory on “Welcome Home 82 record and led the Bears to three state College Night” followed by an amazing, 5-4 shootout championships. An outstanding basketball win the next night, Jamestown sent the Warriors back and baseball player at Jamestown Community to Michigan with a pair of losses. Ironmen goaltender, College, Schmitt also played for the powerful Joey Ballmer stopped 45 shots in the second game Jock Shop softball squad that won national including denying the Warriors on all four of their titles in 1984 and 1985. Schmitt is a retired shootout attempts. teacher from Frewsburg. The Ironmen have half of the season left and their Ticket information and more details about potential is immeasurable. As they have more the induction dinner, including the banquet time together to grow as a team, the results will be speaker, plus expanded inductees’ biographies apparent on the ice. “Our goal is to make the playoffs,” will be released later. said Daikawa. “We know that if we get into the For more information, contact Chautauqua playoffs, we have a chance to win and be successful.” Sports Hall of Fame president Randy Anderson at 640-6219. Find us on-line @ www.JamestownGazette.com

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Nfl footBAll: oWl pRoWl (All) tHeAter: Friday, December 9, 2011, 7-9pm vIsIt ouR loCAl BuFFAlo BIlls luCIlle BAll lIttle theAteR Take a walk with a naturalist to learn museums, Art Galleries, Bills VS San Diego Chargers “Plaid Tidings” a little about owls and try to call one nature preserves, Sunday Dec. 11th 4:15 pm 18-24 East 2nd Street, Jamestown closer. $10/ person for members, $7/ Concert halls Away Game Dec. 9, 10, 11, 16th, 17, 18 per person for non-members $5 for and sports Arena’s Evening Shows 8pm children ClevelAnd BRoWns Sundays 2pm Browns VS Pittsburg Steelers AuduBoN NAture CeNter lIttle exploReRs For tickets call 483-1095 Thursday Dec. 8th 8:20 pm 1600 River Side Road (AGe 3-8 plus A GRoWnup) Away Game Jamestown • 569-2345 Saturday, Dec 10, 2011, 10am-noon sHoWs: pIttsBuRGh steeleRs Children aged 3-8 and their favorite CHAutAuquA sports Steelers VS Cleveland Browns grown-ups enjoy a nature lesson, walk, ChAutAuQuA ReGIonAl Youth BAllet HAll of fAMe Sunday Dec. 8th 8:20 pm craft, and snack. Reservations required 15 West Third Street Home Game by the Thursday before the program to The Nutcracker Jamestown • 484-2272 ensure sufficient supplies. $5 per person With Guest Artists Robbie Fairchild for members, $7/person for non- and Amanda Weingarten BuffAlo sABres members. feNtoN HistoriCAl CeNter Reg Lenna Civic Center 67 Washington Street dIne At FRIendlY’s (All) Saturday Dec. 10th 7:30 pm Jamestown • 664-6256 Tuesday, December 13, 2011, 5-8pm Sunday Dec. 11th, 2:00 pm For tickets call 484-7070 Have dinner or dessert at Friendly’s JAMes preNderGAst between 5 and 8 p.m. on the 2nd A ChRIstmAs to RememBeR liBrary Art GAllery Tuesday of even numbered months and Drama Enrichment Program 409 Cherry Street home sChedule: a portion of your bill will be donated to Reg Lenna Civic Center Jamestown • 484-1205 Wed. Dec. 7th Audubon! Saturday Dec. 17th Flyers @ Sabres 7:30 pm 2pm show and 7pm show JAMestoWN sAviNGs BANk holIdAY potluCk (All) iCe AreNA Fri. Dec. 9th Thursday, December 15, 2011, 319 West Third Street Panthers @ Sabres 7:30 pm 11:30am-2pm Movies: Jamestown • 484-2624 Sat. Dec. 10th Staff and volunteers gather to enjoy the spIRe theAteR FoRGotten Rangers @ Sabres 7:00 pm great food and conversation. ClAssICs movIe seRIes Tues. Dec. 13th 317 E. 3rd St. Jamestown JAMestoWN JAMMers ChRIstmAs BIRd Count Russell E. Dietrick JR. Park Senators VS Sabres 7:00 pm (Adult+) Scrooge (1935) 485 Falconer Street Fri. Dec. 16th Warren: Saturday, Dec 17, 2011 Tues. December 13th Jamestown • 664-0915 Maple Leafs VS Sabres 7:00 pm Jamestown: Sunday, Dec 18, 2011 and Thursday Dec. 15th Only $2.00 luCille BAll- JAMestoWN iroNMeN For more information call 450-7357 desi ArNAz CeNter CoNCerts: 2 W. Main Street dIpson theAteRs Jamestown • 484-0800 lAkeWood CInemA 8 ChAutAuQuA mAll CInemA I & II luCille BAll For information on movies and times littletHeAter visit: www.dipsontheaters.com 18 East Second Street Jamestown • 483-1095 eveNts:

roBert H. JACksoN CeNter pAstA FoR pReventIon “Helping Keep Kids Off Drugs” 305 E. Fourth Street mIdWeek vespeRs Jamestown • 665-2473 Spaghetti Dinner Hurlbut Community Church in Thursday, December 8, 5-7 pm Chautauqua Institution will feature First Covenant Church, Jamestown tHe roGer tory home sChedule special guests The Jamestown Harmony petersoN iNstitute Fri. Dec. 16th Express at its “Midweek Vespers” CRoss RoAds shoppInG, 311 Curtis Street Port Huron Fighting Falcons 7:05 pm worship service, Wednesday, December Food, Fun Jamestown • 665-2473 Sat. Dec. 17th 7. The weekly family music and arts 6017 Sherman-Westfield Road (County Port Huron Fighting Falcons 7:05 pm worship events will begin with a 5:30 Road 21). Open Saturday 9-5 now till Weeks GAllery pm dinner, with the special Christmas December 17th JAMestoWN CoMMuNity event beginning at 6 pm. Santa And Mrs. Claus and Seasonal ColleGe out-door reCreAtioN: The community is welcome, free of Music by Local Groups 525 Falconer Street AuduBon nAtuRe events: charge, to every Vespers service and www.thecrossroadsmarket.com Jamestown • 338-1300 dinner. For information, visit the FOR MORE INFORMATION Hurlbut Midweek Vespers Facebook CALL 569-2345 OR VISIT WWW. Fenton hIstoRY CenteR page, or call 716.357.4045. holIdAY exhIBIt reG leNNA CiviC CeNter JAMESTOWNAUDUBON.ORG 116 E. Third Street 67 Washington St., Jamestown Jamestown • 664-2665 photo CluB (Adult) Decorated Trees, Holiday Music Thursday, December 8, 2011 and Local Stories Now thru January 21st Holiday Party. Details TBA. Open 10 to 4 Mon. – Sat.

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