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April 8, 2013 Jamestown Gazette www.JamestownGazette.com • Page 3 e-mail your event info. by 5 PM Thursday to [email protected] Jamestown’s LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT Jive
ART: The Forum The Randolph Mammoth 201 N. Main St., Jamestown Now Through Dec. 2013 “The Art of the Line” Improv Comedy every Wed. night 8pm Roger Tory Peterson Institute VISIT OUR LOCAL New 2013 Exhibit Features Galacticsystems.info/the-forum 716-665-2473 RTP Black and White Images Museums, Art Galleries, NOW through May 12, 2013. COMMUNITY EVENTS: MOVIES: Nature Preserves, Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History (716) 665-2473 The Chautauqua Lake Bigfoot Weekend & Expo Movies At The Reg Lenna Civic Center Concert Halls April 26, 27, 28, 2013 “Zero Dark Thirty” “Comfort Zones” Tickets available March 1st at April 12, 13, 2013, 8pm and Sports Arena’s Opening reception Fri., April 12, 6pm www.chautauqualakebigfoot.com “Les Miserables” 3rd On 3rd Gallery Peter Wiemer, [email protected], April 19, 20, 2013, 8pm 116 E. Third St., Jamestown 789-3383 “Django Unchained” 716-664-2465 ext 227 April 26, 27, 2013, 8pm AUDUBON NATURE CENTER Annual Spring Craft Days 716-484-7070 3rd Annual SWAN Day Art Market Downtown Findley Lake [email protected] 1600 River Side Road Sat., April 20, 2013, 10am-3pm Saturday, May 4, 2013, 10AM Infinity Visual and Performing Arts 716-769-7609 2013 Banff Mountain Film Festival Wednesday, April 10, 2013 7pm Jamestown • 569-2345 artscouncil.com EDUCATION: jenniferschlick.wordpress.com Reg Lenna Civic Center 716-484-7070 www.facebook.com/events Chautauqua Lake: The Future is Now 716-664-0991 CHAUTAUQUA SPORTS Continuing education seminar Dipson Theaters Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 7:00pm Lakewood Cinema 8 HALL OF FAME JCC’s Student Art Exhibitions The Robert H. Jackson Center April 25 through May 7, 2013 Chautauqua Mall Cinema I & II 305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown For information on movies and times visit: 15 Wst Third Street Opening Reception Fri., April 25, 6-8pm 716-483-6646 The Weeks Gallery, 525 Falconer St., Jamestown www.dipsontheaters.com
Jamestown • 484-2272 716-338-1300 Early Learning Storytime MUSIC: Weekly on Thurs until April 25 10-11am Family Movie Night Mna Tri FENTON HISTORICAL CENTER The Art of Costume - Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet Weekly on Fri until April 26, 6-8pm Music Salon Series Costume Collection, Dykeman-Young Gallery. Family Storytime Unitarian Universalist Congreation 67 Washington Street Exhibit April 27 - May 12, Tuesday - Saturday, 1PM-7PM Fri., April 12 & 26, 2013, 4-5pm of Jamestown, 1255 Prendergast Ave., Jamestown Opening night reception Friday, April 26, 7PM-9PM. Family Movie Matinee April 14, 2013, 7pm Sat. every other week until April 28. 716-664-6778 Jamestown • 664-6256 AUDUBON NATURE EVENTS: Puzzle Pals Weekly on Tues. until May 1, 10-11am Symphoria First Friday Lunch Brunch Children’s Room (formerly Symphony Syracuse) JAMES PRENDERGAST A nature-related presentation & BYO brown bag lunch & Prendergast Library April 18, 2013, 8:00pm conversation. 484-7135 ext 234 Reg Lenna Civic Center LIBRARY ART GALLERY Audubon Nature Center 716-664-2465 May 3, 11am-12pm Lets Start With Computers 409 Cherry Street 716-569-2345 Mon, Wed & Fri, 9:15am-11:15am Tech Gadget Guidance Rolling Hills Radio Labyrinth Press Co. Jamestown • 484-1205 Little Explorers Winter Wetlands April 10, 2013, 3-5pm Home Based Business 12 E 4th St., Jamestown. April 13, 2013, 10am-12pm A limited number of season tickets for the 2012-2013 (children 3-8 plus a grown up) April 11, 2013, 2-3pm & 7-8pm Internet Basics season of Rolling Hills Radio with host Ken Hardley, Audubon Center & Sanctuary presented by WRFA-LP Radio for the Arts. JAMESTOWN SAVINGS BANK 716-569-2345 April 12, 2013, 1-3pm April 19, 2013, 3-5pm Thurs. 4/25/13 @7pm ICE ARENA Advanced Word Trail Guide Training 8th Annual Dunkirk Jazz Invitational Wed, April 10, 2013, 10am-1pm Weekly on Thursday until April 19, 9:15am-12:15pm 319 West Third Street PCC in use for area business-Excell III Sat., April 20, 2013, 4pm Audubon Nature Center Weekly on Thursday until April 19, 1:15-4:15pm Dunkirk Middle School Jamestown • 484-2624 716-569-2345 “Community of Gardeners” Documentary Film Showing www.nccbda.org April 13,, 2013, 2-3pm 2nd Annual Woodcock Whirl Prendergast Library SPORTS: Thurs., April 11, 2013, 6-8pm 484-7135 ext 225 JAMESTOWN JAMMERS Audubon Nature Center Country Kids on the Fly 716-569-2345 Insect Pests-Jamie Haight Monday night fly tying classes Russell E. Dietrick JR. Park April 11, 2013, 7pm Now thru May 6pm Volunteer Day: Roger Tory Peterson Institute Sinclairville Free Library 962-5885 485 Falconer Street Celebrate Earth Day by helping the Audubon! 311 Curtis St., Jamestown Sat., April 20, 2013, 9am-12:30pm 716-665-2473 Jamestown Campus: Men’s Baseball Jamestown • 664-0915 Audubon Nature Center Dietrick Park, 485 Falconer St., Jamestown 716-569-2345 Reservations required The Gourmet Dining Club Tues, April 9, 3pm-7pm Introduction to Mexican Cuisine JCC vs. Finger Lakes CC (Doubleheader) LUCILLE BALL- The UnEvent Begins! Thurs., April 11, 2013, 6-9pm Sun, April 14, 1pm-5pm Monday, April 22, 2013 Introduction to Asian Cuisine JCC vs. Erie CC (Doubleheader) DESI ARNAZ CENTER Runs through Friday, June 21, 2013 Thurs., April 18, 2013, 6-9pm Thurs, April 18, 3pm-7pm jamestownaudubon.org Introduction to Indian Cuisine JCC vs. Niagara CC (Doubleheader) 2 W. Main Street Thurs., April 25, 2013, 6-9pm Sun, April 21, 1pm-5pm Bird Banding Demonstration JCC/Community Services Center JCC vs. Broome CC (Doubleheader) Jamestown • 484-0800 Sat., April 27, 2013, 7-11am 525 Falconer St., Jamestown Tues, April 23, 3pm-7pm Audubon Nature Center 716-338-1005 JCC vs. Tompkins Cortland CC (Doubleheader) 716-569-2345 Sun, April 28, 1pm-5pm Origami Class JCC vs. Alfred State CC (Doubleheader) LUCILLE BALL Monitoring the Hive Saturday, April 13, 2013, 2pm Sat., April 27, 2013, 10am-Noon First Baptist Church Jamestown Campus: Men’s Golf LITTLE THEATER Audubon Nature Center 32 Main St., Silver Creek Chautauqua Golf Club, 4731 W Lake Rd., Chaut. 18 East Second Street 716-569-2345 716-934-7608 Fri., April 12, 3pm-6pm Jamestown • 483-1095 FOR MORE INFORMATION Dreams & Their Meanings Chautauqua County Roller Derby Presents: CALL 569-2345 Wed., April 24, 2013, 6-8pm May the Forth Be With You VISIT JCC, 525 Falconer St., Jamestown Saturday, May 4, 2013, 6-8pm WWW.JAMESTOWNAUDUBON.ORG 716-338-1005 Allen Park Rink ROBERT H. JACKSON CENTER 200 Elizabeth St., Jamestown BENEFIT EVENT: ENTERTAINMENT 716-320-0JAM 305 E. Fourth Street Spaghetti Dinner The Ken Crane Sextet & Razz and Friends Big Band Auto Racing Jamestown • 665-2473 Marco Polo Club JazzFest JCC Jamestown Campus Saturday, May 4, 2013, 7-11pm April 13, 2013, 4:30-7:30pm Scharmann Theatre State Line Speedway April 12, 2013, 7:30pm 4150 Kortwright Rd., Jamestown 1021 E. 2nd St., Jamestown 338-1187 • campusstore.sunyjcc.edu THE ROGER TORY 716-664-2326 5K Anew Run & Walk The Diary of Anne Frank TAX SERVICE: PETERSON INSTITUTE Sat., April 13, 2013, 9:30am April 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 2013, 7:30pm The Salvation Army Gym April 14, 2013, 2pm 83 S. Main St., Jamestown Free Tax Preparation 311 Curtis Street Marvel Theatre - SUNY Fredonia if you made less than $50k Proceeds will benefit the Salvation Army Anew Center 182 Central Ave, Fredonia 716-661-3894 Weekly on Sat. until April 14, 2013 9am-3pm Jamestown • 665-2473 716-673-3501 Prendergast Library 1-888-696-9211 Hospice Chautauqua County HEALTH: Masquerade Ball WARREN AREA EVENTS WEEKS GALLERY April 27, 2013, 5:30-Midnight “Healthy Bones” Exercise Class JAMESTOWN COMMUNITY Chautauqua Suites, Mayville Classes: Tues., thru-May 30 (10 weeks) “The Bus For Us” www.hospicechautco.org Zion Lutheran Church Author/Illustrator, Suzanne Bloom visits 45 Falconer St., Frewsburg 569-6300 COLLEGE BOOKCLUB: Warren Public Library Classes: Wed, April 3, 2013, 9:30-10:30 April 8, 2013, 10:15am First Presbyterian Church 814-723-4650 525 Falconer Street Budddist Book Group 509 Prendergast Ave., Jamestown 488-9574 Jamestown • 338-1300 Prendergast Library – Fireplace room. ARTE/Youth Connection-Spring Show: Second and Fourth Wednesdays How to Communicate with Someone with Dementia “Spotlight on Broadway” of the month 7pm till 8:15 Thursday, April 11, 6:30pm April 19, 2013, 7pm A Path With Heart by Jack Kornfield Christ Chapel Lutheran Campus REG LENNA CIVIC CENTER 716-720-9122 Struthers Library Theatre, Warren, PA 16365 COMEDY: Phone: 814-723-7231 HISTORY: 116 E. Third Streeet 2nd Annual International Appetite for the Arts Wits n’ Giggles-Friday Night Comedy Fenton History Center Brown Bag Lecture Series April 20, 2013 5:00pm-8:00pm Jamestown • 484-7070 Friday Nights 6-9pm Allegheny Community Center (ACC) Jamestown Savings Bank Arena 2nd Wed. of Each Month until Oct., 12-1pm Fenton History Center 42 Clark St., Warren PA 319 W. Third St., Jamestown 877-919-7971 716-484-2624 67 Washington St., Jamestown 716-664-6256
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for winter this time… agencies, faith bases organizations their carefree natures returned to and specially trained caregivers—a them. “It is not always that simple,” multidisciplinary team—are ready McDermott cautioned, “but early to step in between children and their intervention can help when people attackers. In 2012, 378 children in know what signs to look for.” Chautauqua County were referred A revolutionary, new sexual abuse to CAP. “That’s enough to fill five prevention program, “Stewards of school busses,” Jana McDedrmott, Children,” educates adults to prevent, CAP’s Executive Director said. The recognize, and react responsibly to the cases are challenging, and so is their issue. The program, including “7 Steps complexity. to Protecting Our Children” is the “I wish this was around when I was only nationally offered, adult-focused, Contributing Writer a kid,” is a comment McDermott third party evaluated course of its Julia Garstecki says she hears often from a parent kind. More information is available at or guardian—some of whom were www.d2l.org. In years past I pack up the coats and boots and mittens and victims themselves. CAP offices and McDermott invites local residents to hats a wee bit too early, say, the first sunny day in March. therapeutic centers are located at 405 join Chautauqua County Executive, Because of this, I believe I am a direct cause of a cold West 3rd Street in Jamestown and 425 Greg Edwards at a Stewards of weather extension. Then I send my kids shivering to the bus Main Street in Dunkirk, New York. Children Program on Wednesday, stop, blue and frosty, but too bad for them! I packed it all This year, CAP has given its 3rd April, 17, from 9 to noon at the up-and once that happens there’s no getting it back out. I’m annual “Champion of Children” award CAP offices, 405 W. 3rd Street. Seats an optimist and I believe in the power of positive thinking. to two remarkable individuals. “Their around the table are still available If I drag the hats back out, it’s as if I’m accepting defeat from contributions to child safety are so ($10 suggested, scholarships provided Jack Frost. outstanding that we felt we should if cost is a barrier). Interested parents, share the award with both North and My power over weather is quite strong. Last year, I never teachers, youth workers or other local South County winners.” McDermott did bother to put anything back in its proper place. Gloves residents can call 716-338-9844 to announced proudly. were constantly getting mixed up with the suntan lotion, register. Velcro strips on boots were forever tangled with life jackets. Barbara Binkowitz, a 2013 “In the old days,” McDermott said, While it might seem like lack of organization to some, I have “Champion of Children,” is a retired “the concept was often ‘Just ignore my methods. The moment I would have cleaned, packed, BOCES teacher in the Fredonia- it and it’s all fixed’.” Abuse simply and trudged the wooly items to the basement the snow Dunkirk area. She has spent her life wasn’t talked about and the trauma would have started to fall, even if it had been July. And didn’t helping young people. “There are went unrecognized and untreated.” everybody love the weather last spring and summer? You’re quite a few children whose lives would Unfortunately, today some people welcome. not be what it is today, or even alive, if struggling with panic attacks, anxiety, not for Barbara,” a CAP spokesperson So this year, I thought I would try my powers again. We are depression or drug and alcohol said. still eating off of the Christmas dishes, the snowmen décor problems may have been yesterday’s is scattered around eggs and Easter Bunnies. Apparently, my Patrick Cunningham, a 25+ year deeply traumatized child, growing talent for weather control is growing as weak as my eyesight, teacher at Jamestown’s Love School, up without the kind of care CAP can because it’s still insanely cold. Or, some other mother is the second 2013 “Champion of give. jumped the gun and packed it in way too soon. I don’t know Children.” CAP cites his passion for CAP’s specially trained forensic who you are, lady, but come on! We know the drill! We have educating youth and building the interviewers and medical examiners to wait until the end of March to pack it in… county’s next generation of citizens. observe federally and state mandated Among other accomplishments, And, by the way, the first person who complains about being strict confidentiality and the Cunningham runs a summer day care too hot (usually me) is going to get a kick swift in the rear! “Fair treatment of child victims program, coaches various sports and Here’s hoping spring finds its way soon! as witnesses” rules to prevent re- teaches English as a Second Language traumatizing a child and an accurate after school hours. report of events. “The wellbeing of Success stories have highlighted the child is our highest priority,” JCC, Prendergast Library Partner CAP’s history ever since Chautauqua McDermott promised. County District Attorney, David In 2012, CAP has received positive Foley, formed today’s CAP in 2007. on Computer Classes reactions from 95 percent of the He solidified what had already been a Article Contributed by Beginners; Basics of the Internet, Emailing, adults surveyed in these cases. “This and Surfing the Web – Introduction to the strong but informal multidisciplinary is an amazing program,” a parent JCC Internet; Basic Internet Surfing and Learning cooperation between many agencies recently stated. “Everyone here Instructors from Jamestown Community to Shop Online Safely – Introduction to the since the 1990s. will present classes at Prendergast Library Internet; and Basic Internet Skills & Lingo makes you feel right at home! They this spring on a variety of computer uses at such as Blogging and Understanding a Web McDermott described two are great,” Others have said, “I felt introductory to advanced levels. Presence – Introduction to the Internet. young siblings referred to CAP as very comfortable talking about this “The library is very pleased to offer Classes will take place in April and May. Some traumatized children not long after situation,” and “This is a very painful instruction on some new computer topics are multi-session. Others meet only once. their assault. The simple act of telling and stressful time period for me and through this valuable partnership with Complete course descriptions are a caring adult (a trained forensic my daughter, but we thank you for Jamestown Community College,” according available on the library’s website at www. interviewer) how they’d been hurt— your patience.” to Annie Greene, head of family literacy and prendergastlibrary.org. being heard and understood—was acting head of adult services at Prendergast. Learn more at www.capjustice.org or a great relief to the children. Almost Courses include Advanced Word Processing Classes are free and open to the public. call 338-9844. (Word 2010); Introduction to Spreadsheets Anyone interested in registering may call immediately their happy smiles and (Excel 2010); Introduction to Word 484-7135, Ext. 225, or visit the library at 509 Processing (Word 2010); Computers for Cherry St., Jamestown.
April 8, 2013 Jamestown Gazette www.JamestownGazette.com • Page 5 John E. Anderson and JCC president Gregory T. DeCinque. A feature event at the Allegany Nature Pilgrimage, May 31-June 2, 2013, will be Tim Spierto’s presentation on “The Magnificent Black Bear.” The Department of Environmental Conservation Senior Big Game Biologist is shown here with a black bear USA Scholarship Fund cub. Friday, April 26, is the deadline for early bird pricing for this amazing weekend at Allegany State Park offered by the Audubon organizations from Buffalo, Erie, Endowed At JCC Jamestown, and Rochester. Article Contributed by The USA Scholarship program Early Registration Closing Jamestown Community College provides a tuition-free education Through a major gift to the Jamestown to any full-time, first time student for Audubons’ 2013 Community College Foundation, at JCC who finishes in the top 20 John E. Anderson has established percent of their class from a high Allegany Nature Pilgrimage the John and Judy Anderson Unified school within JCC’s service area. USA classes in areas like yoga, paper- Student Assistance Scholarship scholarship recipients must maintain Article Contributed by making, photography, sketching, Endowment at JCC. at least a 3.0 GPA while at JCC. Since Jamestown Audubon and nature games. Participants are being established in 1979, the USA “The fund allows me to honor the Center and Sanctuary welcome to just relax, visit, or hike, as scholarship program has provided memory of my late wife, Judy, in a way well. approximately $6 million to more The deadline is approaching for early that will benefit deserving students than 3,000 JCC students. bird pricing for the Allegany Nature One 2013 evening presentation will at JCC for many years to come,” said Pilgrimage, an outdoor learning feature Department of Environmental Anderson. Anderson, president of Bodell experience that combines fun with a Conservation Senior Big Game Overcash Anderson and Co., Inc, a JCC President Gregory T. DeCinque variety of nature-oriented activities. Biologist Tim Spierto, who will talk financial services firm in Jamestown, and JCC Foundation board president on “The Magnificent Black Bear.” is a long-time volunteer with many The 55th Pilgrimage will be Friday- Kevin Brombacher thanked Anderson Using a variety of resources, including area non-profit organizations. He Sunday, May 31-June 2, 2013, at for his generous and thoughtful gift. data from GPS-collared bears, Spierto has held positions on several boards Camp Allegany in the Red House area is working on DEC projects to study “John has been a friend of JCC and of directors, participated in many of Allegany State Park. the curious and intelligent black bears the entire community throughout fundraising campaigns, and has been Friday, April 26, is the deadline for that are expanding their range in New his life,” said Brombacher. “His recognized for his philanthropic early bird pricing for this weekend York State. scholarship fund will help provide support of local community at Allegany State Park organized by an affordable college education at organizations. He also established the volunteers from the Buffalo Audubon To register and for more information JCC to eligible USA scholars from Judith J. Anderson Family Foundation Society, Burroughs Audubon Nature about the Allegany Nature Pilgrimage, throughout the local area.” in memory of his late wife. Club, Jamestown Audubon Society, visit http://alleganynaturepilgrimage. and Presque Isle Audubon Society. com. Dozens of programs and fieldtrips are Reservations at the Red House area Pledges Of Action Sought offered with nature topics including of Allegany State Park can be made trees, flowers, ferns, insects, birds, from http://nysparks.com/parks/73/ salamanders, reptiles, tracks and details.aspx, or at http://www. For Do One Thing Project signs, mammals, geology, astronomy, reserveamerica.com/, or by calling ecology, and more. There are also 1-800-456-CAMP. Article Contributed by hopes at least 1000 pledges will be JCC posted by Earth Week, which begins April 22. The community is invited to join the KIWANIS CLUB ANSWERS “The concept is simple,” Meara Do One Thing campaign under way said. “Commit to doing just one at Jamestown Community College to CALL FOR TELETHON sustainable act. The pledge can be as raise awareness about environmental easy or difficult as you want. It can be Article Contributed by The Jamestown Kiwanis Club has sustainability. performed just one time, once a week, Jamestown Kiwanis Club supported the Variety Kids Telethon Pledges of action, from recycling once a month, or the rest of your life.” for over 30 years. Members of the Jamestown Kiwanis to starting a garden to riding a Kiwanis International is a global The pledges also include unplugging Club provided a local presence during bike rather than driving a car, have organization of volunteers dedicated unused electronic devices, buying the recent Variety Kids Telethon been posted at www.sunyjcc.edu/ to changing the world one child locally grown goods and produce, and answered calls from 7:00 am to sustainability/DOT by JCC students and one community at a time. New switching to reusable containers 7:00 pm on Sunday, March 24, 2013. and staff and several community members are always welcome. For and bags, and volunteering for The telethon was seen on Channel members. Tom Meara, JCC’s more information call Wendy organizations that promote 7 WKBW and benefits Women sustainability program coordinator, Wilcox at 450-6874. sustainable actions. & Children’s Hospital of Buffalo.
Page 6 • www.JamestownGazette.com Jamestown Gazette April 8, 2013 Gazette Sports The SportsWriter What it Means to Cut the Grass the rim (he’s maybe 5’9”). It’s impossible to doubt him; he’s prone to hyperbole only when talking about other people. They called him Leaping Lena. Don’t ask me why; try him, he might know, nicknames being what they were back in the day. After my basketball games we With a little help from Sasha Rivera, center, Carlos and Angel Baez work on a craft at would dissect what happened, the good Prendergast Library, where activities for all ages will be offered during National Library Week. and the bad. I loved and hated those conversations, accountability comes hard to teenagers sometimes, and you Prendergast Library are what you left on the court, and your Contributing Writer dad sees and he knows everything. No Bill Burk getting around that. Today I do the same Sets National Library thing with my son, and I am more careful He cut the grass low, along a straight line, I think, but I hear him in there, almost always as straight as you could with a always. Week Events push-mower. It made for a truer infield, easier on the eyes…better hops. My dad is a great man, not a good man, Article Contributed by Spreadsheets, Introduction to Word but a great one. It took me a while to Processing, Computers for Beginners, There wouldn’t be a rider for a few years understand that, almost 50 years of Prendergast Library Basics of the Internet, Emailing, and yet, so for now he pushed in the summer trying to negotiate my own life and sun. Neither you nor I know how many realize what a man endures in 70 plus Prendergast Library will celebrate Surfing the Web (Introduction to the times he cut that field, or raked the years. I learned it because of sports, National Library Week April 14 Internet). mound or weeded the base paths. Let’s through 20 by offering a variety of our common language when politics Library users of all ages are invited just say a lot. He’s from a generation programs for all ages. and home improvement and work and to create a postcard poem Thursday, where you don’t count things like that. relatives didn’t match up in our stubborn First observed in 1958, National April 18, in observance of Poem in Stats don’t matter, but kids playing on heads. Sports did, and still does. a decent ball field do. He taught me to Everyone deals with demons; sometimes Library Week is sponsored annually Your Pocket Day and visit the annual throw it over-hand, the shoulder fairly they are big and scary, and sometimes by the American Library Association. art gallery exhibit by the Chautauqua brushing the ear on its way through. He they are small and manageable. But they This year Caroline Kennedy is County Art Teachers through April grimaced when I dropped to three- are ours, we have to own them, and we honorary chair, and the theme is 26. quarters or, horrors, side-arm! You just have to look at them daily, weekly, year “Communities matter @ your library.” “This would be an excellent time don’t throw that way. And you catch with after year. Dads and sons share a few, they “Service to the community has always two hands. Once in a Babe Ruth game at to stop in, see what’s new, get a do so through lives mingled in ways they been the focus of the library,” said Falconer field I tried a basket catch in the card, check something out, attend a don’t get to predict or control; it’s made Acting Director Tina Scott. outfield, missed badly, and prolonged an up as it goes. program or volunteer for one of our inning. I don’t know what I was thinking, Events for children and families upcoming fundraisers,” Ms. Scott said. maybe that I was good. That was the How do you write a piece about your during National Library Week include dad without it sounding like a eulogy Library hours are 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. longest time I ever spent in the outfield Puzzle Pals at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April in my life, hoping to get another chance (he’s still quite alive), and how do you Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 16, and Story Times at 10 a.m. and to help the team and do it the right way, encompass it in 800 words or less? p.m. on Saturday, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, and waiting to come back to the dugout and Actually, you don’t, or at least you don’t on Sunday. 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18. explain myself to him. if you have only my limited skills with All of the events during National words to work with. So instead I’ll leave There will also be Family Movie Night Library Week are free and open to He hooked his arm in mine, maybe the off with this: only time I remember this happening. at 6 p.m. Friday, April 19, and Game the public, although registration is Senior year, final home football game, Every game, every play. Every class, every Day Saturday, April 20. requested for computer classes. parent’s day. We walked down the cinder grade. Every cold, every bruise. Every track, him on my left, mom on my right. age, all the news. Every house, every For teens, there will be a book swap For information or registration, visit My high school girlfriend (and current home. Every ball, every phone. All the at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, and a teen Prendergast Library at 509 Cherry wife) snapped an iconic picture of him fun, all the shame. The win, the loss, the photography contest with the theme Street, Jamestown, or call 484-7135. and me looking bigger than life, me rides, the pain. A frown, a laugh, a silent “Weird Places for Reading.” Information is also available at because I was wearing pads, him because tear. Metal forged year on year. A pile of www.prendergastlibrary.org and on Computer classes for adults during of who he is, who he was that day. He days without end. A hero, a tyrant, the Facebook. would have pulled on pads had someone bank, a friend. Everything the mirror the week are Introduction to let him, though he wasn’t a football sees. Who you are, who you’ll be. player so much as an athlete. The cardio To read more of Bill Burk’s reflections, needs of the game would have killed him, astute observations and a rant or two 2014 KIA SORENTO LX but not the spirit and the competition. on the wide world of sports, visit www. STK#: 73222 No, that part he would have been fine. • 36 MONTH LEASE jamestowngazette.com and click on Bill • 12,000 MILES PER YEAR He has said more than once (more than Burk’s page. 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April 8, 2013 Jamestown Gazette www.JamestownGazette.com • Page 7 Left to Right: Barbara Jean, The Tiger Maple String Band, Jackson Rohm IOBY-Live in April Features Rohm, Barbara Jean, and Tiger Maple Article Contributed by broadcast on 106.9 KISS FM the following Sunday second eclectic collection of original songs. at 6 pm. The events are free to the public, but IOBY-Live ‘’My songs are mainly about Love, with a capital ‘L’ reservations for each event must be secured through - the love of God, love of life, love of being, love of The area’s newest live regional independent music Trinity Guitars before admission. one another,’’ she said recently. ‘’...thinly disguised radio show will be presenting its April event with Rapidly gaining popularity, IOBY Live has caught as love songs, and others are just for fun. Love is, Jackson Rohm, The Tiger Maple String Band, the attention of legendary guitar company Martin after all, fun.’’ and Barbara Jean on Tuesday, April 16. Live Guitars, who has become a supporter of the from Trinity Guitars’ “Back Room,” In Our Back “This will be a special event,” said Ward, “We program through Trinity Guitars. Martin and Yard-LIVE! will once again benefit the Infinity usually feature two acts over an hour show, but Trinity have provided a new Martin guitar to be Performing Arts Program. The program will be when Jackson said he’d like to do our program played by one of the guest artists on each show. At broadcast on 106.9 KISS FM the following Sunday before moving to the west coast, we, of course, the end of the season, that guitar will be donated to night at a special 5:30 pm “In Our Back Yard” slot. made room for him. Obviously the show was a the Infinity Performing Arts Program. big deal with Barbara Jean and Tiger Maple String Jamestown’s Trinity Guitars has teamed up with Chautauqua County recording artist Jackson Band, so expanding it will be phenomenal.” Martin Guitars to present monthly live music shows Rohm is in his 3rd decade of performing live, and unplugged and hosted by Chautauqua County’s Bill Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, Inc. is a has 7 albums to his credit. While he has appeared Ward. multifaceted, innovative music and arts education worldwide, he has long been a mainstay of the program located in Jamestown, NY. The Infinity The shows are presented on select Tuesdays at 7:00 East Coast independent music scene. This will be concept was developed as an opportunity for pm from November to May at Trinity Guitars, 800 one of his last radio appearances before moving to aspiring young musicians to develop and enhance West Third Street in Jamestown. Each show will California in July. their creative talents and performance skills under feature the live performances of two independent Tiger Maple String Band is an energetic collection the supervision and guidance of local, professional artists from the Northeastern US. They are then of talented musicians musicians and educators. dedicated to continuing Trinity Guitars owner Jim Holler says that the traditional and original Sandee’s Catering musicians have embraced the new show and its old time music. intent. “The purpose of this is twofold: to give Now Booking... Residing in Northwest independent artists a vehicle for their work, • Graduation Parties Pennsylvania, this rural and to benefit the community.” he said, “The • Weddings setting gives plenty of overwhelming popularity of the program by both Sandee’sOur Own Homemade: • Funeral Luncheons inspiration towards the the public and the performers is a testament to its Meatballs • Italian Sausage • Pork Pies • Parties for all Occasions continuance of acoustic worth, I think.” • Roast Beef Cooked In House! Drop-off or Full Service music. The band features 2 Specials Daily Mon-Fri. Lori Burke on vocals There are a very limited number of seats available so Eat In or Take Out! and guitar, Justine and reservations are required and the audience must be Alison Parker on Fiddle, seated by 6:30 for the 7:00 pm show. Barry Smith on Banjo, Reservations may be made for the April 16 and Fred Parker on IOBY Live show with The Tiger Maple String Guitar and vocals. We Deliver! Band, Barbara Jean and Jackson Rohm by calling Jazz Songwriter/Singer 716.665.4490 or emailing kathy@trinityguitars. www.sandeescatering.com Barbara Jean has recently com. Information can also be found on the event’s 1284 E Second 483-1875 * Cafe Riverwalk Center 720-5216 released “Cool”, her Facebook page; search In Our Back Yard – Live!
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April 8, 2013 Jamestown Gazette www.JamestownGazette.com • Page 9 Toward a More Walkable and Bikeable Jamestown Child Advocacy Program’s A workshop on implementing 3rd Annual Diamond Dinner sustainable transportation systems Auction Ready To Shine Article Contributed by played an instrumental role in Buffalo Article Contributed by enter to win this beautiful piece of Chautauqua County becoming the first city in NYS to adopt a Complete Streets ordinance. He has a Child Advocacy Program jewelry. Attendees can also purchase Health Network background in public health and serves additional tickets at the event to try The third annual Diamond Dinner to win. All proceeds go to benefit the Thursday, April 18, 2013, 4:00 –6:00 on various boards including the WNY Auction is scheduled for April 20 tireless work our entire team does all p.m. Lillian Vitanza Ney Renaissance Environmental Alliance and Grassroots at the Chautauqua Golf Course in year long,” she said. Center Third & Washington Streets Gardens of Buffalo. Chautauqua, NY. The event begins Free & open to the public. Other sponsors for the event include Free and open to the public, the at 6:00 p.m. In 2012, the Child Cummins JEP, Media One Group, Imagine a future in which our workshop is for public officials, Advocacy Program gratefully received Jamestown Pediatrics, Zonta Club community has transportation policy makers, educators, foundation $13,000 through this gala event. of Jamestown, FSC, Afloral.com and options that are healthy, fun, safe members, not-for-profit leaders The Diamond Dinner Auction Moore & Myott. and environmentally friendly. This & board members and interested enabled The Child Advocacy Program workshop will educate, inspire, and residents. There were over 2,000 reports of child of Chautauqua County to continue mobilize our community to achieve abuse in Chautauqua County in 2012. Sponsored by the Chautauqua providing services for children at their that vision by making walking, biking, CAP offers a wide range of options County Health Network’s Creating Jamestown and Dunkirk locations. and transit easier, safer and more for community members to fight back Healthy Places to Live, Work & Another major part of the event is the available to all. against the war on child abuse. Play initiative funded by the New Champion of Children Award. The workshop will be presented by York State Health Department Volunteering and being educated in “This year, CAP will be involving Justin Booth, founder and Executive and the Jamestown Renaissance the program’s Stewards of Children even more people in the fight against Director of Go-Bike-Buffalo which Corporation. Seminar are some of the ways to child abuse,” said Jana McDermott, support the cause. Executive Director for the Child PRODuCE Advocacy Program. The Champion of “Our community is passionate about Specials Children Award honors an individual, helping children,” said McDermott. Planting Time For Onion Sets group or organization that has gone “Whether you are an individual, Mack’sMack’s Red or Yellow above and beyond the call of duty to family, civic organization or business, HOMETOWN MARKET 104 Church St., Sherman, NY 14781 ¢ protect children and is an inspiration Chautauqua County unites for its 716-761-MACK (6225) 99 lb. to others. District Attorney David children and people are always happy SUNDAY 8 AM-7 PM • MON-SAT 8 AM-9 PM Foxy Foley will be at the event to present to contribute goods or services to Iceberg Lettuce SPECIALS: April 7-20, 2013 the award. our cause,” she said. Businesses and $ 49 individuals interested in supporting each The food for the event is provided by SENIOR DISCOuNT 1 the Diamond Dinner Auction or Foxy Andriaccio’s Restaurant and Catering EVERY TuESDAY Celery Stalks Child Advocacy Program services of Chautauqua with wine sponsored See store are encouraged to reach out to the SAVE 5% Off for details $ 49 by Liberty Winery and Vineyards 1 each program. WE HAVE GIfT CARDS!! of Sheridan, New York. The event GREAT GIFTS FOR: Broccoli features live and silent auctions with For more information on the Child BIRTHDAYS, WEDDINGS, BABY OR $ 99 dozens of gift baskets, gift certificates Advocacy Program of Chautauqua BRIDAL SHOWERS, OR JUST BECAUSE! 1 each and even some autographed sports County, educational workshops or DELI Specials memorabilia. The name of the event to purchase tickets to the Diamond Islay Amish Brand Stella Made-to-order itself comes from the program’s raffle Dinner Auction, visit www.capjustice. 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Article Contributed by “With the constant challenge of Chautauqua Regional raising funds, we are truly grateful to these community-minded businesses Youth Symphony in our area for giving us these The Chautauqua Regional Youth opportunities to make it so easy for Symphony (CRYS) invites the folks to support us,” said President Tanya Anderson. community to participate in upcoming fund raisers they have planned. CRYS sponsors three orchestras: On Saturday, April 13, diners from 4-8 Prelude Strings, the beginning string p.m. at the Pizza Hut at 995 Fairmount students; Young Artists Orchestra, Avenue in Jamestown can have 20% intermediate instrumental students; of their meal or take-out donated to Members of the Youth Symphony, Young Artists Orchestra, and Prelude Strings and the Youth Symphony, highly CRYS. All participants have to do is orchestras are holding a “fun”draiser at the Fairmount Avenue Pizza Hut in Jamestown talented and motivated musicians ages on Monday, April 15. The Youth Symphony is shown here in rehearsal at the Reg 13 through college. present a flyer that can be obtained Lenna Civic Center under the direction of their conductor, Bryan Eckenrode. All three from any orchestra member or printed orchestras will perform at their Spring Gala Concert on Sunday, May 5, at the Reg in All three orchestras have been downtown Jamestown. out from CRYS’s website, rehearsing for their Spring Gala www.CRYouthSymphony.com. Concert on Sunday, May 5, at 4 pm in the Reg Lenna Civic Center in On Saturday, April 15, young musicians will greet customers and give them downtown Jamestown. Tickets for the concert are available at the Reg Lenna Civic Center Box Office, 116 East Third Street, (716) 484-7070. the opportunity to support CRYS at Brigiotta’s Farmland Produce and Garden Center, 414 Fairmount Avenue in Jamestown. They will also have Tag Days on For more information about the Chautauqua Regional Youth Symphony, call Friday through Sunday, April 26-28, at WalMart, 350 E. Fairmount Avenue, (716) 664-2465, ext. 202, or visit the website at www.CRYouthSymphony.com. Lakewood. April 8, 2013 Jamestown Gazette www.JamestownGazette.com • Page 11 EMPLOYMENT Opportunities
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April 8, 2013 Jamestown Gazette www.JamestownGazette.com • Page 13 PUZZLES Fenton’s Brown Bag Lecture Series begins with Murder Article Contributed by abruptly with a verdict of “person Fenton History Center or persons unknown” Chautauqua County’s most colorful ex- The first topic for the season is so Congressman then takes up the case involved Fenton Collections Manager as a crusade but dies after a bizarre and area historian Norman Carlson fizzle of a trial. His son and namesake needs two sessions to deliver the then attempts to pursue the cause but entire talk. fails even more miserably and shortly “It was a brutal double axe murder later dies in a fire in a Jamestown in the Town of Busti in the era of house of prostitution. Over 40 years Sherlock Holmes, Jack the Ripper, later, another tragic death in the and Lizzy Borden, the first unsolved neighborhood chillingly recalls the murder in Chautauqua County whole experience for the town in what history. Multiple suspects (30 to 50 the State Police Captain termed the depending on how you count) ranged most bizarre case in his career, states (Answers on page 17.) from the closest blood relatives to Carlson” total strangers. They included one The lecture will be in the education victim’s 14 year old son, disgruntled room of the Fenton History Center former employees, larcenous or during the lunch hour on Wednesday envious neighbors, well connected April 10 and 17 beginning at noon. relatives, and stray tramps. They The lecture is free, but donations are include a wife beater, the bigamous welcome. ex-husband of the crazy sister, and an hysterical prostitute who tries The series will take place the 2nd to commit suicide. There is a drug Wednesday of each month April aspect, a supernatural aspect, and a through October. The next topic strong science fiction aspect to the on May 8 is about Aaron Hall, the case. There is national press coverage Architect that designed and built and swarms of sensationalist out many of Jamestown’s best known of town reporters. There are seven structures. sessions of the coroner’s jury, most Visit www.fentonhistorycenter.org or ending like Hollywood teasers, and call 664-6256 for more information. the last convenes and terminates
Master Gardener Program Seeking 4th Class of Participants Article Contributed by through early December. Course Cornell Cooperative Extension topics include, but are not limited to: of Chautauqua County garden botany, soils and fertilizers, composting, insects and diseases, The Master Gardener program of pruning, perennials, annuals, herbs, Chautauqua County, offered through and wildlife management. Cornell Cooperative Extension, is A potential Master Gardener has happy to announce that they will once a basic interest and knowledge again be offering the Master Gardener about landscapes and lawn care, Core Training and are seeking their flower and vegetable gardening and fourth class of participants. The is enthusiastic about learning and Master Gardeners will be holding sharing horticultural knowledge and an informational meeting about skills with others. Participants also the program and how interested need a flexible time schedule to allow candidates can apply on Wednesday, Please don’t tell me! for participation in the program, and April 10th from 10-11:30 AM at the be willing to volunteer a minimum of As winter finally winds down in Western Frank W. Bratt Agricultural Center, WHINEWHINE 50 hours throughout 2014 on various New York and spring tries and tries again 3542 Turner Road, Jamestown, NY OF THE horticultural projects. OF THE to get itself started, we’re still not sure 14701. we’ve seen the last whiteout or slush pile. If you would like to attend the Interested individuals should So please… stop Facebooking me with pictures of informational meetings on April 10th, WEEK!WEEK! attend this meeting to learn about you and your sunglasses and your lotion stained faces from please contact Betsy Burgeson by the requirements and benefits of Hilton Head and Florida and sunny, sandy beaches anywhere. I April 9th at (716) 664-9502 x 204 or becoming a Master Gardener as don’t want to see it and I’m not happy for [email protected]. Space is limited. you. Not at all! well as receive an application for the program. The new Master Gardener Don’t forget to “Like” the Chautauqua Submitted by: Iva D. Shovell class will be held on Wednesday County Master Gardeners on mornings from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, Facebook for gardening news and beginning August 14th and running information!
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• 15 Hotdogs or Hamburgers • 2 Large Fries Only... • 2 Large Carol Ford Drinks $ 99 Home Cooking 17 ! At It’s Best! Wed-fri specials $ Home-Based Wednesday: 95 Lasagna with side salad 7 Thursday: Business Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes with corn or side salad friday: Program Mac & Cheese with Sloppy Joe or 1/2 Tuna Melt HOURS: 824 Foote Ave. Closed Monday •Tues-Fri 7am-3pm Set at Library •Sat 8am-3pm•Sun 8am-noon Jamestown, NY Article Contributed by (716) 484-9646 Prendergast Library A business development specialist for Chautauqua Opportunities for Development, Inc. (CODI) will speak at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Thursday, April 11, at Prendergast Library about help available for individuals who meet eligibility requirements and want to start or expand a home-based business. •Pasta MONDAY All Day: 3 Hard Tacos for $2.29 • Salads • Soups TUESDAY Presenter Carol Ford will focus on the Cottage All Day: Margaritaville for $2.99 • Sandwiches w/Food Purchase Industry Program and touch on other business 1 LARGE Only $2.00 OFF Fajita Dinners • Pita Pizza WEDNESDAY services such as technical assistance, business PIZZA All Day: Mexican Revolution $15.00 lending, and entrepreneurial education provided by (with 1 topping) • Burgers 2 Dinners for $ 50 THURSDAY Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc. • Baked Goods Family Night: 4 to 10 pm Plus 1/2 Price Kids Meals & Pitchers of Pop 22 w/Purchase of Any Dinner Entree (includes tax) A cottage industry is defined as a home-based rather 20 WINGS Catering FRIDAY All Day: Cantina Fiesta! Pitchers of Pop, than factory-based business, such as baking goods 902 East 2nd St., Jamestown, NY 14701 Dine-In • Take-Out Beer, Sangria Coolers $2.50 to $4.99 w/Food Purchase at home and selling to area restaurants. Spending on (716) 484-0600 Delivery SATURDAY Dinner Hours: Margarita Pitchers $9.99 gas and other work-related expenses may be less, but Any Flavor w/Food Purchase Sun.-Thurs. 4:00-10:00, Fri. & Sat. 4:00-11:30 122 E 3rd St start-up costs such as Internet service, electricity, Lunch Hours: Wed.-Fri. 11:00-1:30 OPEN: equipment purchase and advertising might seem Downtown Jamestown Mon-Thurs 11 am to 10 pm Fri & Sat 11 am to 11 pm prohibitive. 716-487-0999 Closed Sun 203 EAST THIRD ST. The Cottage Industry Program allows someone JAMESTOWN • 488-0226 to learn business skills and benefit from a savings match of up to $500 through a Cottage Industry Individual Development Account so they can reach monetary goals faster and get an at-home business started. Bair’sPizza To be eligible, individuals must live in Southern Chautauqua County, meet guidelines for income or net assets, and complete a $40 training course. $1 Breakfast served all day Delivery The mission of CODI is to create partnerships Fee to promote and create economic independence through business development and opportunities 1 Large 1 Topping Pizza for Chautauqua County residents. 25 Wings Plus Pot Roast The presenter has worked with CODI for more than $ 99 six years and helped many people start and run their 22 HOURS: Sunday 11am-9pm own small businesses. She is a certified economic Monday & Tuesday 11am-10pm development finance professional whose experience Wednesday - Saturday 11am-11pm includes teaching business essentials classes to 34 W. Main St. 5 N. Main St. Falconer Russell, Pa budding entrepreneurs. 716-484-4602 814-757-4446 Her presentations April 11 are free and open to the public. For information, call Ms. Ford at 661-9430 or the library at 484-7135. Prendergast Library is located at 509 Cherry St., Jamestown.
April 8, 2013 Jamestown Gazette www.JamestownGazette.com • Page 15 ...CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE Jamestown Ironmen to “Pink the Rink” at First Playoff Game To Chamber Corner Article Contributed by Support Local Breast Cancer Care Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce Services Program to provide walkers during the LINKS Pink Walk education and promote good breast in October at the Chautauqua Mall in Business Health Insurance health. tribute to all those who have bravely battled breast cancer. Issues Always Answered Here “I applaud LINKS Charity and the Jamestown Ironmen’s commitment to John David Salon professionals The Chautauqua County program. Chamber of Commerce has a long local breast cancer care,” says Linda will be available in the arena lobby The Chamber of Commerce has history of assisting the business Johnson, WCA Hospital employee donating their services by offering helped hundreds of businesses community with its health and breast cancer survivor. “I trust haircuts, pink nails, pink feathers, over the past year understand how insurance needs. In fact, as federal that we will not only raise some pink extensions, and massages. Their the Affordable Care Act affects and state requirements change, money, but also remind ladies how donation, along with all of the event their business. We are helping local the Chamber is still poised to important it is to schedule their proceeds (including $2 from the businesses take advantage of tax provide the best options for both annual mammogram. Bring your purchase of each “Pink the Rink” credits that they were eligible to employers and employees. family and friends for some great ticket, a basket auction, and 50/50) access, in addition to educating hockey action, and wear pink!” will benefit LINKS Charity and local Full implementation of the businesses regarding the changes breast cancer care at WCA Hospital. The Jamestown Savings Bank Arena Affordable Care Act by January, that are on the way in the coming For tickets, please call 716-484-2624, is currently selling $1 pink tribute 2014 will require employers to months. stop by the Jamestown Savings Bank take some action. In addition, as links to grow the LINKS Tribute What all of this means for Arena, or visit www.JamestownArena. New York State implements its Chain which is now draped around businesses in Chautauqua com and use the code “PINK” when new Health Benefit Exchange Plan, the ice rink. This chain was carried by County moving forward is this: purchasing your ticket. both businesses and employees there is still a trusted, local, may need to make some changes experienced source for all of your in the way they receive health John Tesh’s Intelligence for Your health insurance information insurance in the near future. Life Radio Show joins WWSE-FM and services. The Chamber of The Chautauqua County Chamber Commerce will still be here to “SE93” in Jamestown, NY! of Commerce was among the provide health insurance plans for first in the state to offer a health its eligible small business members Article Contributed by relationship with Media One Group!” insurance exchange program to in a cost-effective and efficient way. Media One Group Andrew Hill, Media One’s Director its members. As a result of this We will also be here to help answer of Operations and Programming offering, businesses have been able questions for any business owner This past Monday the voice of John says, “We are so excited to have John to contain costs, while employees that may be struggling to figure Tesh came to the radio airwaves in Tesh on our airwaves. His program have been able to choose from a out what the new regulations Chautauqua, Warren and Cattaraugus is packed with plenty of real-life broad array of benefit plans that in mean and how best to meet their Counties, when the John Tesh Radio knowledge, random intelligence, and most cases has only been available requirements. Show joined the line-up at Media One expert advice on the subjects that are to Fortune 500 companies in Group’s “SE93” WWSE 93.3 FM!” If you have concerns or questions important to our listeners and their the past. In fact, because of our The program will air, Monday through about health insurance needs for families, and of course a great variety experience, the Chautauqua Friday from 10am-3pm inside the No- your business or your employees, of music. His program has already County Chamber of Commerce Repeat Workday! please call us at 484-1101 or 366- was able to offer input on the new begun to stimulate some water cooler 6200. The program replaces “The Donny chatter in the office and at the dinner state health benefits exchange Osmond Show” that has ended its table of our listeners.” three year run of syndication across Tesh’s show is a unique combination the country. Osmond has decided State Legislative Breakfast of information, ideas, and expert to focus on other ventures including advice to make life easier and better. Set for April 19 his daily Vegas show that he produces He calls it “Intelligence for Your Life.” with his sister, Marie. Each year the Chautauqua County Community College, Jamestown On over 300+ affiliates nationwide, Chamber of Commerce provides Mattress Company, KeyBank, Tesh Media Vice President of The John Tesh Radio Show airs in opportunities for its members to Lake Erie Regional Health System Entertainment, Scotty Meyers states every day part and across multiple have a direct conversation with of New York, Nestle Purina “We’re thrilled that The John Tesh formats...at any hour, of any day, John elected officials from each level PetCare, OBSERVER, The Post- Radio show will be joining “SE93!” Tesh is on the air somewhere! of government. This year, the Journal, Serta Mattress Company, John has a huge fan base across the For more information on the program State Legislative Breakfast will be SKF Aeroengine North America, country and we look forward to a long listeners can visit www.se933.com. held April 19 at the Lakewood the State University of New York Rod & Gun Club. Senator Cathy at Fredonia, WCA Hospital, and Young and Assemblyman Andrew WJTN/WWSE/WKSN/WHUG/ TAX SERVICES Goodell will provide their insights WQFX. about legislation in Albany, and be The State Legislative Breakfast available for questions from the DONNA M. HEINTZMAN is just $15 per person. You audience. ACCOUNTANT can register online through the 575 HUNT RD WE, JAMESTOWN The State Legislative Breakfast Chamber’s web site and online • Sales Taxes • Income Tax Preparation Call Early is sponsored by Affinity One events calendar, or call the • Monthly Accounting • Payroll & Payroll Taxes for an • New Business Registration Forms Appointment Federal Credit Union, Buffamante, Chamber at 366-6200 or • Partnership & Corporation Returns Whipple, Buttafaro, PC, DFT 484-1101. • Truck Mileage Reports Communications, Jamestown 716-487-0810
Page 16 • www.JamestownGazette.com Jamestown Gazette April 8, 2013 aith F atters M LOCAL RESTAURANTS JOIN Home AAUW TO MARK PAY EQUITY DAY Article Contributed by increasingly rely on women’s wages AAUW to make ends meet. In typical married households, women’s Tuesday, April 9, 2013, is Pay Equity incomes accounted for 36 percent Day, the first calendar day that, of total family income in 2008, up statistically, a woman’s average yearly from 29 percent in 1983. A large wage reaches the same level of a man’s majority of mothers are in the paid yearly wage for the same job. Five labor force, and about one-third area restaurants are marking Pay of employed mothers are the sole Equity Day along with the Jamestown breadwinners for their families. Contributing Writer Branch of the American Association For the 34 percent of working Pastor Scott Hannon of University Women (AAUW) by mothers who are their families’ sole St. John Lutheran Church, Amhert, NY offering women a 20% discount off breadwinner—either because they menu prices over the lunch hour. are single parents or their spouses are I hope your Easter was blessed, exciting and special. Participating restaurants are Cibo not in the labor force—the gender It was anything but normal in our house. I had the (100 E. Third Street), the Pub (209 N. pay gap can contribute to poor living privilege of preaching and leading worship for hundreds Main Street), Lisciandros Restaurant conditions, poor nutrition, and fewer of Christians as we shouted, “Alleluia,” and celebrated (207 N. Main Street), and the Babalu opportunities for their children. Christ’s resurrection. Later in the morning I watched my Café (14 E. Second Street). Robertos Nationally, AAUW has been on the daughter Molly run through our house looking for her (2 E. Second Street) will offer the front lines of the fight for pay equity Easter basket. And I spent the afternoon at my parents’ same discount to women at dinner. house where four generations of Hannons gathered for since 1913. AAUW members were in ham. Easter Sunday was definitely a special day. On June 8, 1963. President John F, the Oval Office when President John Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act. F. Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act Monday, however, was nothing special. I woke up and Fifty years later women still earn 77 of 1963 into law, and 50 years later, went to work. In the evening I came home to a toy cents for every dollar earned by a AAUW continues to lead the push for cluttered house and shared a typical weeknight meal with man according to the Georgetown policies and legislation to encourage my wife. There were noalleluias , no shouts of He is risen University Center for Education. In and enforce fair pay in the workplace. indeed; it was just another day. New York State women do a little AAUW has worked for the passage But that’s sort of what happens right? We hear the Easter better, earning 82.5 cents for every of the Paycheck Fairness Act, which story, we celebrate, we have a special day and then, well, dollar. According to US Census would give women additional and we go home. Back to work. Back to normal. Back to life data in New York State, on average, much-needed equal pay protections. with all its to-do lists and worries. What’s interesting is a woman working full time is paid The legislation failed in procedural the same thing happens in scripture. The final verse in the $42,113 per year, while a man votes in the House and Senate in Easter story we read in church on Sunday reads: working full time is paid $50,388 per summer 2012. year. This creates a wage gap of $8, If interested in learning more about Then Peter got up and ran to the tomb, stooping and 275 between full-time working men AAUW or becoming a member, go to looking in he saw the linen cloths by themselves, and women in the state. then he went home, amazed at what had happened. www.aauw.org or http://jamestown- Luke 24:12 Pay equity is not just a women’s ny.aauw.net/. issue. It is a family issue. Families Peter doesn’t hang out at the tomb. He doesn’t set up an altar and invite others to join him. He goes home – back to TURTLE PIT his wife and life, he even goes back to work. Just like us. LAUNDROMAT NOW OPEN SMOKE SHOP, DELI & But that is not the end of the story. It continues with Jesus CONVENIENCE STORE • LAUNDROMAT showing up, not at the empty tomb (after all, that’s why we call it empty) but at the dinner table and on the road. 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April 8, 2013 Jamestown Gazette www.JamestownGazette.com • Page 17 Subsidized Housing For Seniors Or YMCA Offers Opening Handicapped/ New Doors To Disabled Of Karate Classes Housing Choices Legal Age Article Contributed by • Collins Manor YMCA Ripley The Jamestown YMCA will offer youth karate for students ages 5 to 15 years and adult karate starting April 9 through June • Carroll Manor 6. The classes will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. for I & II youth and 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. for adults. Frewsburg Christina Kebort, a 7th Degree Blackbelt in Shotokan Karate, will teach students Nelson Capital self-esteem, respect, confidence, discipline, and self-defense. She has over Development, Inc. 13 years experience in the karate arena. 500 Pine Street Suite 8 The youth class cost is $40 for YMCA Jamestown Members and $60 for potential members and the adult class cost is $40 for YMCA (716) 487-0337 Members and $65 for potential members. Visit www.jamestownymca.org or call TDD #1-800-662-1220 664-2802 for more information. The Jamestown Gazette is available in every village and town of Southern Chautauqua County. Thank you for patronizing our fine dealers who make this paper available to all of our readers!
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Guy’s Night….Chuck Lamb, Dave Foti, & Mike Gullotti
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Megan & Mickey Katie & Sharon Steed, Sorenson John Henry, Donna & Taralyn Sample and Dick Johnson
Phillip & Karen Allen
Sherry Jacobson & Sandy Marsh at “Olive Garden”
Howard & Christa Spring Evening At The Southern Tier Brewery Moore Ann & Mary Eklund, Wendy & James Marlinski
Lisa Salzbrunn-Noe and Janet Forbes
Hector’s Powersports Joe Costanzo, Greg & Dave Mareri, Laurie Widlund, Karen Mack, Jayde Wachter, Emily Pfleuger, Robin Giles, Nancy Amoroso and “Benni” Monica Kenney and Ayla Lynch
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