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We take tree care seriously... Play Ball! Jammers Baseball Season Kicks Off This Week Article Contributed by hoping to break into League Baseball. Under the leadership of head coach Cortney Linnecke Anthony Barone, the boys will play 50 Fully Insured Professional Service games in 61 days, participate in local Get ready for peanuts and crackerjacks, youth and community outreach fly balls, and the seventh inning stretch: programs, and hopefully, bring BENTLEY America’s favorite pastime is back in season. home a championship trophy This week, the Jamestown Jammers to the city of Jamestown – TREE CARE kick off their 2017 baseball year with Tree Removal Stump Removal 7:05 p.m. home games versus the Saugerties Stallions on Thursday, Tree Trimming Lot Clearing the Geneva Red Wings on Saturday, Tree Planting Skid Steer Services and the Elmira Pioneers on Sunday. Logging Log Loads In the team’s second year as part (for Split your own firewood) Site Clean-Up of the Perfect Game Collegiate Mulch (Wholesale / Retail) Baseball League (PGCBL), the The Jamestown Jammers are very (716) 736-3963 / (814) 725-1650 roster is composed entirely of up- involved in community outreach, and-coming college ball players volunteering with various local Continued on Page 10... organizations and programs.

Sorensen Wins Top Outdoor Writer Award Article Contributed by of-view of the theology of hunting. Pennsylvania Outdoor Sorensen is a contributor to several national Writers Association and regional magazines, and contributes to blogs for Legendary Whitetails and Havalon Knives. His newspaper column, Jamestown Gazette outdoor columnist Steve The Everyday Hunter®, appears regularly Sorensen took home the top "Excellence in the Jamestown Gazette, the Olean Times in Craft" award from the Pennsylvania Herald, and the Forest Press. He also speaks Outdoor Writers Association May 20, held frequently at sportsman’s shows and in Grantville, PA. church-sponsored sportsman’s banquets Sorensen won a total of three first place throughout the eastern United States. awards. His article titled "Nun Sense" was Previously Sorensen won "Best the top winner in the "White-Tailed Deer Newspaper Column" three times from Award" category. He also won the first POWA, and in March 2015 he won place "Outdoor Blog Entry Award." In all, the national "Pinnacle Award" from the 28 First Place "Excellence in Craft" winners Professional Outdoor Media Association. were considered for the "Best of the Best," recognized and awarded by the National Sorensen lives in Russell, PA with his wife Barbara, and miniature groundhog Rifle Association. Sorensen's article "Nun Brad Isles, Awards Program Chair and 1st Vice President of the Pennsylvania Sense" rose to the top in the crowded field. Outdoor Writers Association, presents the "Best of the Best Award" to Steve dog Remy. For more information about Sorensen (at right). It’s of three awards Sorensen won this year from POWA. Steve, his writing and his speaking, "Nun Sense" is about a Roman Catholic go to www.EverydayHunter.com. For nun in St. Marys, PA, who received for shooting a nice buck. Sorensen's article North American Whitetail magazine. He information about POWA, go to www. vicious criticism from around the world appeared in the November 2016 issue of considered the nun's story from the point- PAOutdoorWriters.com.

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Cortney Linnecke...... Sports & Communitity Writer Janet Wahlberg...... Finding Your Family Jeffrey Barkstrom...... Natural Health Play Ball! Pastor Scott Hannon...... Faith Matters Pastor Shawn Hannon...... Faith Matters Steve Sorensen...... The Everyday Hunter The great sage of the baseball diamond, Yogi Berra, position, with every pitch. Vicki McGraw...... Join Me in the Kitchen once said, “Love is the most important thing in the 3. And…sorry guys, I’ll probably have my LOCATION world, but baseball is pretty good, too.” “Testosterone Club” card revoked for this one… 1 W. 4th St. Jamestown, NY 14701 So there you have it… everything you need to no cheerleaders. Somehow, it just feels more like know in life you can learn playing baseball. But a baseball game that way. MAILING ADDRESS like life itself, it takes a lot to do it well. Berra added PO Box 92 4. Bubba Grape. Mascot extraordinaire. Go more to our storehouse of wisdom by clarifying Jamestown, NY 14702 Jammers. the game’s challenges. “Baseball is ninety percent OFFICE: 716-484-7930 mental, and the other half is physical.” And we have it all right here. I don’t think, at its FAX: 716-338-1599 best, baseball is a game for a living room. “Take me OK, so maybe a few of baseball’s most famous out to the ball game,” the song says. Whether it’s Contact us... oldtimers weren’t brainiacs back in the good old News - “peanuts and Cracker Jacks” or “soda & pretzels [email protected] days. Even the legendary Joe DiMaggio once Information - [email protected] & beer”, there’s something about a stadium, a Events - admitted, “I can remember a reporter asking me [email protected] great, noisy crowd and blue sky overhead that Classifieds [email protected] for a quote, and I didn’t know what a quote was. I Advertising - [email protected] thought it was some kind of soft drink.” turns it all into something more than a game. ONLINE: www.jamestowngazette.com Today, some of MLB’s (Major League Baseball’s) This week, The Jamestown Gazette invites everybody out to Russell Diethrick Park at 7:05 biggest names might actually score a little higher AD DEADLINES: Friday at 12:00 pm in the IQ department. After all, colleges and p.m., June 1, for opening night of the Jamestown [email protected] universities spend millions to make millions on Jammers’ 2017 season. Let’s make it a great game for our team. After all, in baseball – and here it is DISTRIBUTION: sports. Big league recruiters today simply can’t The Jamestown Gazette is a locally owned Free weekly, help nabbing some players with a few more like just about every other sport – the fans in the community newspaper that highlights the notable events degrees than a thermometer. seats become that indispensable “one more man” and remarkable people who make the Greater Jamestown on the field. region a unique and vibrant place to live. The Jamestown But for my money, that’s not what baseball is Gazette is published every Monday and distributed to about. I’ll go back to Joe DiMaggio to make Our team, the Jamestown Jammers, as Cortney dealer locations in Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties my point. He once told a sports writer, “When tells us on page 1 this week, brings back a handful in New York and in Warren County, Pennsylvania. baseball is no longer fun, it is no longer a game.” of last year’s all-stars and a full roster of the nation’s The entire paper, including supplemental content, is best college players from all across the country. A few of my favorite things about baseball: posted to our website www.jamestowngazette.com. These are young men who play the game at the Previous Issues are also archived on the website. 1. There is no clock. The game’s leisurely pace on highest level. Look around the stands on opening All content is copyrighted and all rights reserved. No part a long summer afternoon encourages easy-going night and you will probably see MLB scouts taking of the Jamestown Gazette may be reproduced without relaxation like no other sport. The game itself names and recording stats. The major leagues permission. Opinions expressed by contributing writers, decides when it wants to end. It’s not just a sport, come here to get ready for next year’s draft. columnists and submitted press releases are their own and it’s a lifestyle. do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of the But best of all, they play serious baseball and owner, staff or management of The Jamestown Gazette. 2. Baseball is a game of subtle strategy, a chess they also play for the fun of a real good game. match between , and batter, DiMaggio would be proud. Brought to opposing managers and umpires. There’s always Enjoy the game down at the Diethrick Baseball a game within the game. Jocks are actually you by: Park, and as always, enjoy the read right here in pretty smart, if not all necessarily geniuses, and few other sports showcase so much sharp-eyed your Jamestown Gazette. strategy on both offense and defense, in every Walt Pickut

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Every Wed • 7:30-10:30 jamestownbaseball.com All proceeds benefit Starflight, Inc. 176 Robbin Hill Rd., Fewsburg 61st Season Dirt Track Auto Racing STKA Kidney Challenge Walk 716-569-3689 Saturday's • 7-11pm vS Saugerties Stallions Sun., June 11 • 12:30pm THURSDAY • June 1st • 7:05pm St. James Church, 27 Allen St., Jamestown ENTERTAINMENT: Stateline Speedway, 4150 Kortwright Rd. 716-485-3901 Colors 2017 full length production of vS Geneva Red Wings Stravinsky's The Firebird Gus Macker 3 on 3 Basketball SATURDAY • June 3rd • 7:05pm 5th Annual One Ball Tournament for June 10 • 7:30pm & June 11 • 2pm Fri., June 2 • 4-7pm MONDAY • June 5th • 7:05pm Testicular Cancer JCC Scharmann Theater northwest Arena, 319 W 3rd St., Jamestown June 24 • 9:30am 716-488-3198 716-487-1111 ext 201 Willis Hale Town Park, Frewsburg Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet Spring Gala vS Elmira Pioneers 716-499-8427 Sat., June 17 • 7pm TUESDAY • June 6th • 7:05pm Reg Lenna Center for the Arts THEATER: CLUBS / MEETINGS: 116 e 3rd St., Jamestown 80th Anniversary Celebration vS newark Pilots Chaut. 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Second St. 15 Francis St., Jamestown 3rd Thurs LIVE MUSIC • Winter Garden Plaza Tuesdays 1-5 (Jun-Aug) Kiantone Fire Dept. every Mon 6-10pm 716-483-0022 313 n Main St., Jamestown (May 18-Sept) Fluvanna Fire Hall every Tues 7-10pm CHAUTAUQUA MALL FARMERS MARKET Hosted by the Active Artist Alliance Wednesdays 11-4 (June-Aug) Sinclairville Fire Hall every Wed 7pm Independent Oil & Gas Association of NY Celoron Hose Co. 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Saturdays 9-1 (June 10-Oct) Little Valley American Legion Rt 353 Training Dates in Amherst & Silver Creek: May 31, 2017 • 6pm Donations at the Door helps Sight Service May 30, 31 June 1 (4-8pm) 73 Lakeside Dr., Bemus Point 716-353-0177 Call People inc. 716-817-9222 716-386-3355 Place Your AD Here & Get NOTICED Check out the Jamestown Jive events listing each week to find out what’s happening around town! Send your event to us to be included on the Jamestown Jive! EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 716-484-7930 FAX: 716-338-1599 JAMESTOWN GAZETTE May 30, 2017 EVENTS www.JamestownGazette.com 5 Studio Dance Conservatory Hot Dogs at BPU to Benefit Presents Dance Production at JCC Cents for St. Susan’s Fund Drive

Studio Dance Conservatory’s pre-pro student Grace Anderson will perform the lead role in Colors 2017 full length The 2017 Jamestown Board of Public Utilities "Cents for St. Susan's" hot dog sale is production of Stravinsky’s set for 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Thursday, June 1, in front of the BPU Customer Service The Firebird June 10 and 11 at Office, 92 Steele Street, Jamestown. Pictured are BPU employees Marvin Davis and Jamestown Community College‘s Mike Brown grilling hot dogs at last year's sale. Scharmann Theater. Article Contributed by The utility raises money for St. Susan Article Contributed by number performed by Studio’s Center at this time each year to help young hip hop dancers and ballet Jamestown BPU provide meals in spring and summer. Studio Dance Conservatory and contemporary solos by Studio’s The public also may bring empty more advanced dancers. Gabriella The smell of grilled hot dogs will fill Studio Dance Conservatory will redeemable cans and bottles to the sale to Demorest, Olivia Allen-Fiedler, the air from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 present its first full length dance p.m. on Thursday, June 1, outside the provide more “cents” for the soup kitchen. and Alex Gren will perform a dance production: Stravinsky’s famous Jamestown Board of Public Utilities’ During the fund drive (through July 5), trilogy of 3 dolls that come to life in musical score of The Firebird, (BPU) Customer Service Office, 92 redeemable cans and bottles also may a magical playroom. Maisy Chang, Saturday, June 10 at 7:30 p.m. and Steele Street, in Jamestown. be taken to BPU Customer Service, 92 Mychaila Philbrick, Josephine Corey, Sunday, June 11 at 2:00 p.m. in Steele Street, to benefit St. Susan Center. Zoe DiVincenzo and Cecelia Eklum BPU and St. Susan Center volunteers JCC’s Scharmann Theater. This will perform contemporary solos will sell hot dogs and sodas to benefit For questions regarding the drive, performance is open to the public. the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities choreographed by Libby Nord. please contact BPU Communications Tickets are available pre-sale and at (BPU) “Cents for St. Susan’s” fund drive. Grace Anderson will perform a Coordinator Becky Robbins at 661-1680. the door: $10 for general admission; $5 for youth 12 and under. piece she choreographed for her final round of Chautauqua’s Got Talent. The Firebird is a famous ballet Jennie Cross will present a piece that Nothing But Nets 5K & 10K Relay choreographed by Michel Fokine she has choreographed on herself. in 1910 for the Ballet Russe at Miss Cross just won the prestigious the Paris Opera House. Studio is Kenny award for best choreography incorporating students of all ages in a school musical in WNY for her into this production, using original choreography on Anything Goes at choreography by Fokine and re- Maple Grove High School. staging certain parts to adapt to the different dance disciplines that Studio’s adaptive dancers will be featured in Colors opening number. will be utilized. Grace Anderson, Middle School students. pre-pro student and finalist in this Studio has had the privilege of Article Contributed by year’s Chautauqua’s Got Talent, working with The Resource Center’s Rotary Club of Jamestown The students have chosen to raise funds for Nothing but Nets, a United will perform the lead role of the special needs dancers for the second Nations sponsored project to provide Firebird, guest artist Daman Holland year. Joining them on stage will Southwestern Interact Club will be be one of their caregivers, Angela holding a run in Lakewood on Sunday, nets to protect people from malaria- will perform the lead role of Prince carrying mosquitos in Africa. (http:// Ivan Tsarevich, Jennie Cross will Rounds and Studio’s contemporary June 4, 2017 starting at 9:00 a.m. There will be a 5K and a 10K team nothingbutnets.net). perform the lead role of Princess and hoop dancers. It is sure to be a run with two people-each running 5K. This is a part of Live Laugh LOVE Tsarevna and Alexis Singleton will crowd pleaser. Prizes will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Lakewood Wellness Day. The Race perform the role of the immortal evil Summer session runs June 26 overall winners and for the winner of and Lakewood Wellness Day are magician, Koschei. The minions through August 5 offering ballet, the age categories of the 5K run. sponsored by The Fitness Bunker, 9 will be portrayed by Studio’s hoop contemporary, hip hop, hoop, Southwestern Interact is a program West Summit Street in Lakewood. dancers and the evil spirit monsters adaptive dance, and Yoga/Pilates. of Rotary Club of Jamestown to Watch for more information on the are performed by Studio’s hip hop Studio’s dance intensive will take encourage service among youth, foster Run and Wellness Day. dancers. Creative Movement dancers place August 7-18. Scholarships are an active interest in the community, People can register for the race at (3-4 years old) open the ballet as available for boys age 5-17. Please and offer opportunities to develop http://www.nothingbutnetsrun.com Sprites, Ballet I are cast as angels and as leaders. The students do two visit www.studiodanceconservatory. Thanks to our sponsors: The Fitness Ballet II and III are cast as fairies. 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cooking isle. Next comes the meat aith isle; barbeque generally works best with a less tender cut of meat, and it F atters will melt in your mouth after many hours of cooking. I love the flavor of barbequed brisket, and the size and M shape of the raw meat is perfect for grill top smoking. Milestones After soaking my wood chips in water (this will make them smoke, rather than burn), I will simply layer them in Contributing Writer the bottom of my cake pan and then Vicki McGraw seal the top with three layers of foil. Pierce a few holes in the foil and top that with a metal cooking rack. Place Well, spring has not only finally your smoker on the grill over a low sprung, but with this weekend’s heat and close the lid (If your grill has recognition of Memorial Day, dare we a thermometer, you will want to keep say the summer season is finally upon the temperature at about 225*). It us? The sun has been out a bit, the won’t take long for the chips to start to temperatures have moderated and the steam and then smoke. old wondering why a highway would rain didn’t totally ruin our picnics! I need tombstones, we might all be able was more than ready to throw open the Next comes the meat; dry rubs are a to pause and truly reflect upon what windows and fire up the grill. I hope great base flavor layer. Generously rub each milestone means. Each milestone you all were able to enjoy at least a part all sides of the meat with your choice represents distance traveled. They tell of this past weekend’s beauty. of dry rub. Carefully place the meat, fat side up on the rack on top of your the story of the people and places and I have had a craving for barbeque of grill. Close the lid and don’t peak! It events behind that have crafted us into late…it’s a summer thing, I guess! I will take at the very least 2-3 hours for who we are and helped form us into want to fire up the grill and slow cook your meat to cook through, keeping in who God is calling us to be. They point a pig. Well, maybe not a whole pig, mind the thicker the meat, the longer ahead to the great and wonderful things but at least a butt or a brisket! There the cook time. In that time, the fat will waiting for us at our destinations. And is nothing as delicious as a meat that melt over and through the meat and above all they remind us that life is a has been slow cooked for hours over into the smoker, giving it extra smoke. Contributing Writer journey. A milestone never marks the a wood fire. The mere idea of the The slow cooking and smoke will not end of the voyage, it simply serves as a smoke infused tenderness just makes only flavor and tenderize your meat, Pastor Shawn Hannon good place to stop and take stock in the my mouth water! The key to good but it will tease your neighbors’ taste Hope Lutheran Church Arcade, NY road traveled while looking joyfully to barbeque is time, and for this process, buds, too! If desired, you can baste what lies ahead. The first time I saw an actual milestone patience is a virtue. The longer the with any type of sauce for the last 30- Maybe you’re graduating from high was several years ago in Madagascar, cook time you give it, the more tender 45 minutes on the grill. Once done, school and headed for college. Maybe and until someone explained to me your finished meat will be. be sure to let your meat rest for 15- your children are graduating and why the roads were marked with You can do true barbeque over a big 20 minutes before slicing so all of the headed away from home. Perhaps tombstones, I actually had no idea wood fired smoker if you have the juices can be reabsorbed into it. My you’ve recently welcomed a child into what I was looking at. I didn’t have a room, but as any city dweller know, favorite side for barbeque is coleslaw… the world. Perhaps you’ve recently cell phone with a camera then, but I open fires are banned, so we have to and a big stack of napkins! become a grandparent. Maybe you are was so surprised I drew a picture of it starting your life with a new spouse, get a little creative in our process. It is To read more of Vicki McGraw’s in a journal I was keeping at the time. starting a new job, or discovering the really simple to make a small, grill top commentaries on good cooking, fine (Actual drawing circa 2004). joys of home ownership. Whatever smoker for use with a gas grill. I simply recipes and perfect party treats, visit Generally speaking milestones are your milestone, I hope and pray you use an old 9x13 cake pan for starters… www.jamestowngazette.com and click on great for longer journeys, but on the will take the time to celebrate it. Dwell Different woods have different flavor Join Me in the Kitchen’s own page. The bumpy roads of a developing nation like in the moment. Give thanks for the profiles. A variety of wood chips for Jamestown Gazette is proud to present our Madagascar they are a necessity. One has road you’ve traveled. Think back on cooking can usually be found right in county’s most creative and original writers to be able to mark the distance covered. the potholes, the smooth sailing, and the supermarket gourmet equipment for your enjoyment and enlightenment. One has to be able to look ahead. the companions you’ve had along the way. Give thanks. Each has helped form We’re entering a time of year that you into who you are today. And when My Favorite BBQ Sauce… tends to be full of milestones. From it’s time, move ahead recognizing that preschoolers to college students, this milestone isn’t the end of God’s graduations abound. At Hope our vision and purpose for you. It’s just a Saute until onions are soft and slightly colored: 9th graders recently celebrated their • 1 T olive oil checkpoint marking a pretty amazing confirmation and affirmed their • 1 C finely chopped onion step in a much longer journey. baptism. Folks are hanging up their • 2 t chopped garlic For more inspiration and insights hats and journeying into retirement. from Pastor Scott and Pastor Shawn's Stir in, cover and simmer until the peppers are very soft, about 30 I know this isn’t the only time of year past columns, please visit www. minutes: when milestones occur, but it is a time jamestowngazette.com and click on the • ½ c chopped dried apricots of year when we are all just a little Faith Matters page. The Jamestown • ¾ c dry white wine more mindful of them. 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Let cool to room temperature; refrigerate in a covered container. JAMESTOWN GAZETTE 8 www.JamestownGazette.com COMMUNITY May 30, 2017 Zonta Club Inducts New Members FREE Pet Gazette Classified Ads of the *Merchandise ads are FREE in the Jamestown Gazette * Week Free Classified ads will only be accepted by using this form in the Jamestown Charlie Gazette or by e-mailing your item to [email protected]. No Calls or Walk-Ins will be accepted on FREE Classifieds. *Merchandise MUST be priced $500 or under. Article Contributed by No Firewood, No Animals/Pets and No Weaponry Zonta Club of Jamestown NAME:______PHONE:______

I’m an energetic guy that Zonta Club of Jamestown is proud to announce CATEGORY (Antiques, Household Items, Etc.):______is ready for action! I love new members! Debbie Rowe, Mary Cook, Besty to play with toys and love Gazette Deals Ad Creator (Max 15 Words) attention! I’m a breed that Goldman and Donna Grekalski were inducted will need time and patience at the Zonta annual dinner, May 17th at the and with that I will be your Marvin House in Jamestown. Residents of the new best friend! Come visit area, the four are welcomed to a local chapter of my friends and me at Paws! Zonta International "working to empower women We would love to see you! through service and advocacy." The Jamestown Paws Along the River club now marks 48 active members. For a Bold or Display Ad, contact our office at (716) 484-4155 212 Elm St., Warren, PA For more information on Zonta, visit Zonta.org. To Please Mail completed forms to 1 W. 4th St., Jamestown, NY 14701 814-726-1961 learn more about the local club, see us on Facebook Email: [email protected] Fax: 716-338-1599 www.pawsalongtheriver.org /zontaclubofjamestown; on the website www. zontajamestown.org or twitter @ZontaJamestown. Ring Elementary School UPK Holds Nursery Rhyme Family Engagement Activity Point of Grace Concert

Ring Elementary School UPK student, Skye Carter, pretends she is the teddy bear waking up with a roar at the end of the Teddy Bear nursery rhyme.

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Article Contributed by admission, and $20 for Artist’s Ring Elementary School UPK Heritage Ministries Circle, which includes a meet and recently held a Nursery Rhyme Family greet opportunity with Point of Engagement activity where students Grace. Tickets can be purchased became the “teachers” helping their Heritage Ministries is excited to online at https://pointofgrace. parents learn nursery rhymes. The present Point of Grace as part of their eventbrite.info Ring Elementary School’s UPK event 25th Anniversary tour at Bemus had 100 percent family participation. Point United Methodist Church in Heritage Ministries is a non-profit, “We promoted nursery rhymes Bemus Point, NY, Sunday, June 4, human-service organization that serves the western New York region because children who are fluent with 2017 at 7pm, sponsored in part by nursery rhymes at a young age grow- Optum. A contemporary Christian and employs nearly 800 employees. Independent and assisted-living up to be proficient readers and who band, Point of Grace has over 8 Ring Elementary School UPK student, residences for seniors are located at doesn’t want a child to be able to million recordings sold, 3 Grammy read? The program was both a family Jaxson Willingham, gives a flower to The Homestead in Gerry and at The his grandmother. nominations and multiple Dove engagement activity and also our way Woodlands on Southwestern Drive awards. Lisa Haglund, Director of letting the children show moms, Each child went home with a nursery in West Ellicott. Rehabilitation and of Marketing and Development dads and extended family some of rhyme book to use to learn additional skilled-nursing services are provided says, “We are proud and excited to the great things we are learning in the rhymes with parents and families. have Point of Grace perform for at The Village in Gerry, The Park Pre-kindergarten program,” said Ring Ring Elementary School also us as part of their 25th anniversary in Jamestown, Orchard Grove UPK teacher, Terry Ortiz. ”I think it promoted the all-school summer in Lakewood and The Green in was a beautiful turnout and I think the tour. Point of Grace was a huge reading challenge. UPK is asking Greenhurst. For more information parents and families all truly enjoyed success they last time they visited parents to spend 15 documented about Heritage Ministries, please the event.” the Chautauqua region, and we are minutes a day reading with their child. call (716) 487-6800, visit at www. delighted they have chosen us as a The program included: reciting 10 The packet comes back in September heritage1886.org, or LIKE Heritage stop on this tour.” Presale tickets nursery rhymes, performing a Mother's for recognition of the reading done for the show are $15 for general at facebook.com/HeritageMinistries. Day poem and handing out flowers. over the summer. JAMESTOWN GAZETTE May 30, 2017 COMMUNITY www.JamestownGazette.com 9 Memorial Service and Butterfly POP POP’S Release Services to Be Held in BEER HATS North and South Counties GREAT FOR FATHER’S DAY!

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[email protected]. A photo LAST OF THE BUNCH! Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative or poem can be included in the service Miller, Coors, Molson Canadian, Pilsner, Black Label, Care (CHPC) has announced that by sending a non-returnable copy to Keystone Light, Milwaukee Best and more! their annual Service of Remembrance the office or by email. All Styles Available and Memorial Butterfly Release will Butterflies may be purchased to be held in TWO locations this year release for a suggested $10 donation. – one each in the North and South Braided Band To purchase a butterfly, visit www. Counties. The first service will be DON’T WAIT hospicechautco.org. Requests and held on Saturday, June 24 at 1pm at Water Resistant Once they are sold butterfly reservations must be received Point Gratiot Park in Dunkirk and the these ORIGINAL HATS by June 19. Elastic Band that will be gone. second will be held at 1pm on Sunday, June 25 at Lucille Ball Memorial Park In the event of rain, the Remembrance will Fit Most in Celoron. Service will still take place and butterflies The decision to host two events this will be given to participants to release on year was made in order to reach more their own when the skies clear. Jamestown, NY individuals in the communities that In addition to the Memorial Service, they serve. Anyone who is struggling community members who are with grief or has lost a loved one is struggling with the loss of a loved one CALL 665-0747 invited to participate. are also encouraged to take advantage CHPC has presented the remembrance of the bereavement support programs services for the past several years as a that are available through CHPC. way for the community to honor and "Grief is a very debilitating emotion commemorate those who have passed and can paralyze an individual or have away. The short program will include significant impacts on other personal music and poetry and will be followed by relationships, responsibilities and the release of live butterflies, which can employment," Probst says. "Our grief be purchased to memorialize a loved one. counseling services are offered at no "Everyone is invited to participate in cost to anyone who is interested in our the services, whether they have been services. We are always here to help." Jamestown Gazette’s served by Hospice or not." says Shauna The mission of Chautauqua Hospice Anderson, Chautauqua Hospice and & Palliative Care is to provide end of Don’t Miss Palliative Care President & CEO. life education and care in Chautauqua STAYcation "The Service of Remembrance and Out On County. 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Send us your opinion: [email protected] JAMESTOWN GAZETTE 10 www.JamestownGazette.com JAMESTOWN JAMMERS May 30, 2017 something like that here, it helps the Falls Rapids, a team which had been community and it helps the youth.” based out of Niagara Falls for five years. Jammers Baseball Barone says his ultimate goal this year The team moved to Jamestown in time for the 1994 season, was christened Continued from Front tickets to Jamestown Jammers games. is to bring a championship home to the city where his baseball career first began. the “Jammers” in a fan vote (beating their home for the next two to three “These guys come to Jamestown and out other suggested names such as the months. it becomes their home for the summer Lucies, the Furniture Makers, and the The Team – they want to be a part of what we’re Muskies), and stayed in the area as the doing,” Barone said. “We try to get out in 2017 marks the third year that city’s MiLB team for the next 21 years. the community as much as possible. It’s a Jamestown has hosted a collegiate But at the end of the Jammers’ 2014 way to relate to the fans and the youth of baseball team and the second year that season, it was announced that the league Jamestown. We want people to see that the Jamestown Jammers have been a was relocating the team to Morgantown, these guys are relatable and that they really part of the PGCBL specifically. The West Virginia and re-dubbing it the want to be involved in this community.” league, which was founded in 2010, was Black Bears. No new MiLB team would designed to help players prepare for their The Coach be coming to take its place. Cited next college season while also giving While many of the Jammers players reasons included low attendance at athletes the opportunity to be scouted may be new to Jamestown, there is one baseball games and a stadium from for professional baseball. Players come person on the team who is not – Barone. 1941 that couldn’t compete with newer from all over the country to play in the The head coach himself is a Jamestown models. Baseball fans across the greater league, and this year is no exception. native who played ball at Jamestown Jamestown area were heartbroken. This season, head coach Anthony Barone High School as well as Jamestown But the next year, in 2015, baseball has recruited players from colleges as Community College before earning The Jamestown Jammers are very found a way to come back to the area – far as Ontario, California, Texas, and a scholarship to Felician University, a involved in the community. One of their not in a professional setting this time, Tennessee, just to name a few. current community outreach activities Division II college in New Jersey. includes a youth reading program. but a collegiate one. “We have a 35-man roster this year, and “I got a college degree, but I just knew “When the old Jammers moved, that we’ve got a good mix of returning players that ultimately I wanted to coach “I think we all deserve it,” he said. “Our left the stadium and the franchise and some new guys,” Barone said. “We baseball,” Barone said. “That’s been my owner, Mike Zimmerman, and Dan open,” Barone said. “Our organization, have four of our All-Stars back from Kuenzi, his vice president, definitely MKE Sports and Entertainment out of last year, so those guys are going to be deserve it. They put so much time Milwaukee, Wisconsin, purchased the the rock of our team. When you have a and effort into this team and I really franchise. We were placed in the Prospect strong nucleus of returners, that helps appreciate that. Our boys deserve it – we League for 2015, which is a wood-bat, the new guys get acclimated and learn bring in some really talented young men summer collegiate league. But the travel the ropes.” who build a great brotherhood together was very difficult. We were going to and make bonds with the community. Those four returning All-Stars Missouri, Illinois, Indiana for games.” And, you know, we’re trying to represent are Christ Conley behind the plate Jamestown, too. We want to make the Because of difficulties participating in from ; Skyler Valentine community proud. So, really, we want to the , a decision was at center field, from the University of bring a win home for everyone.” made in 2016 to transition the Jammers Texas-San Antonio; Ben Brookover at into the PGCBL instead. This league, first base, also from the University of History of the Jammers while still featuring collegiate players, Texas-San Antonio, and Cory Blessing, “It’s easy to do something like this in requires team to travel only between a pitcher from Ohio University. Jamestown Jammers Head Coach, Jamestown – to have the Jammers – its thirteen franchises based in upstate Anthony Barone “We have high hopes this year,” Barone because Jamestown has a rich history of New York. It is the same league that the said. “Those four guys, the first thing baseball,” Barone said. “There’s just so Jammers will compete in for the 2017 they said when we lost our last playoff much tradition here.” season. game last year was, ‘Let’s bring the He’s not wrong. Semi-professional “Travelling is so much better now,” championship back to Jamestown.’ They baseball in the city of Jamestown dates Barone said. “It helps our players so want to finish what they started.” back as far as 1939, when the first farm much, because they don’t have to be on a Jammer players began arriving in baseball team was established in the area: bus for 13 or more hours. This league is Jamestown on May 27, which means the Jamestown Jaguars. Between 1939 great for our fans, too, because we bring that Barone has less than a week to and 1993, the team hopped between back a lot of those rivalries with the prep his team before their first game several different leagues, switched MLB old New York-Penn league teams, the on June 1. He says the boys – who affiliations multiple times, and even rivalries that the original Jammers used bunk together in the residence halls at experimented with different team names to have.” Jamestown Community College – have (the Falcons, the Tigers, the Dodgers, While some may still mourn the loss of little downtime throughout the course Jamestown Jammers Assistant/ the Braves, back to the Falcons, then MiLB teams at the old Russell Diethrick of their summer. Pitching Coach, Hayden Carter finally, the Expos). Park stadium, Barone maintains that “On an average game day, But in 1993, the team relocated to collegiate baseball is just as good – if not the guys get up at 10 a.m. and go lift passion and my love for a long time.” Vermont. (It remains there to this better – than the old farm town leagues. at the college,” Barone said. “They get So that’s exactly what he did. Before day, now known as the Vermont “It’s great baseball,” he said. “There’s so some lunch at noon. Then from about returning to Jamestown, Barone worked Lake Monsters.) Although the much energy in the collegiate game. 1 to 3 in the afternoon, we do some the baseball circuit out at Cal-State Expos departed Jamestown after the Our product on the field has so much specialized work: our work Bakersfield in California. It was there completion of the 1993 season, the city intensity because these guys are trying to with the pitching coach, our do that he met decorated collegiate player was not without a baseball team for make it to the next level. I really believe something else, our infield and outfield Hayden Carter, the pitcher he would long. Almost immediately, a new group that this team is a huge win for the city of get some drills in. Then there’s batting bring back to Jamestown to become his swooped in to fill the void: the Niagara Jamestown.” practice at 4 p.m., a light dinner, and pitching coach Interested in coming out to support game time at 7. It’s full days these guys for the Jammers. are putting in; a lot of work and a lot of the Jamestown Jammers? The 2017 “I think it’s hours.” regular season is scheduled to run cool to be back through the end of July. Tickets are When they’re not busy on the field, coaching in my sold online at JamestownBaseball. the Jamestown Jammers are usually hometown,” com or in person at the box office busy within the community. The Barone said. “I at 485 Falconer St. in Jamestown. team partners with various schools, mean, look at Tickets cost $5 for general admission hospitals, libraries, and other Jamestown the ballpark. and $7 for grandstand seats. organizations to give back to the city, set We’re really Merchandise and concessions are good examples for local youth, and foster lucky to have sold at the stadium and home games a sense of community. In particular this what we have. often include on-field contests, year, the Jammers are promoting a youth I’m just trying to competitions, and performances. For reading club called Bubba’s Reading grow baseball in more information, visit the Jammers’ Crew. The club rewards students who Pictured are the All Stars from last year's Jamestown Jammers Jamestown – any team. Four All Stars will be returning to compete with the website or the team’s Facebook page, read a certain number of books with free time you have Jammers for the 2017 season. @JammersBaseball. 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Multiple raffles will be offered, and a treatment plan and provide detailed The 5th Annual One Ball Tournament BBQ Chicken Dinner ($9.00 each) baseline data for future use. for Testicular Cancer returns to Willis The Town of Ellery and Village will be served beginning at 11:00am The CLP has been an advocate for Hale Town Park in Frewsburg, NY until gone. All proceeds benefit One of Bemus Point are seeking an on June 24th, 2017. The Wiffle Ball Ball Foundation, a Jamestown based herbicide permit from the NYS the restoration and maintenance of tournament for ages 21 & over begins non-profit organization whose mission Department of Conservation Chautauqua Lake since 2001. The at 9:30am with 24 teams playing games is to raise awareness about testicular (DEC) to treat a portion of Bemus merger of the Bemus Bay Property on 6 fields. Team registration is open cancer and help support those in Bay for control of excessive invasive Owners and the CLP is carrying on at www.1ball4tc.com, and teams are treatment. For more details contact weed growth to reduce the need that legacy and implementing plans guaranteed 3 games. Entry fees are Ben Lindquist at 716-499-8427, or go for weed harvesting and shoreline to improve Chautauqua Lake. CLP $100 per team through June 1, and to www.1ball4tc.com, where you can accumulations of weeds and sludge. will share its 2017 experiences and $120 after. Each player receives a One register your team, become a sponsor, results with other lake communities Ball Tournament t-shirt, and teams can or make a donation. In support, the Chautauqua seeking to improve lake conditions. Lake Partnership, Inc. 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Roberta Thompson of Real Estate Article Contributed by A-Thon, call trustee and event Advantage Receives Award James Prendergast Library chairperson Joni Blackman at Article Contributed by 969-1946. Online sign-ups will Jamestown Community The Prendergast Library will be available soon. College once again make reading FUN. Because the event is a fundraiser, All are welcome to read, learn readers are asked to find sponsors Roberta Thompson of Real Estate and have fun at the second for their reading slots. Businesses Advantage recently received annual Jim Roselle Read-A-Thon and individuals are also requested The 2017 Advocate for Women on Saturday, June 10 from 10:00 to support a half hour or an hour in Business Award at the SBA a.m. to 4:00 p.m. as a fundraiser of reading in order to make the Small Business Week Awards for the institution. "The library event a success. Luncheon. This annual gathering is a safe haven for many young of local agencies, bankers and People can also donate online at families in our city. It is a place small businesses was held at www.prendergastlibrary.org by for learning, socializing, relaxing Salvator’s Italian Gardens on May clicking on the Support button and reading. We need to keep it 12, 2017. Each year recipients are and marking their donation for recognized for their achievements vital and strong, and that is the Roberta Thompson the Read-A-Thon. and contributions to economic purpose of this event," said R. development in New York State. Thomas Rankin, president of the According to Tina Scott, the Thursday of every month from library's Board of Trustees. library's executive director, June Roberta (Bobbie) was presented 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the 10 will be the last day of the with this year’s award by the Small Roger Tory Peterson Institute. The Read-A-Thon honors the late Business Development Center summer bargain book sale with The program consists of time Jim Roselle, a well-known area at JCC in acknowledgement of for networking, a buffet lunch, radio personality for decades. He half-price titles. The library will her interest in small business individual member introductions was also a longtime library board also be hosting a petting zoo from and specifically for her 11 years and a guest speaker. Speaker topics member who used to say a library 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. The Read-A- as facilitator for the Women in focus on areas of interest such as card was the most valuable card Thon will also feature food, prizes, Networking (WIN) group. The record keeping, time management, in anyone's wallet. More than family activities and surprises for WIN program was started in May organization, social media tips and those attending. "It will be a jam- of 2006 and is co-sponsored by much more. 40 readers will select 10-minute the SBDC at JCC and Key Bank. excerpts from favorite books, packed day of activities and fun," There are no dues for membership The purpose of the monthly but a fee is collected at the program poems, plays and articles to share Ms. Blackman said. meeting is to provide local with a live audience. Three of to cover catering and administrative Proceeds from the event will women business owners with costs. For additional information the first readers to sign up are support the library's materials an opportunity to share ideas, please visit www.winchautauqua. Jim's widow Kathy Roselle, State budget and its ongoing services experience and encouragement org or contact the SBDC at 716- Assemblyman Andy Goodell, and and programs. Prendergast with other members whether they 338-1024. Guests are always Chautauqua County Legislator are established or just starting their welcome and encouraged to attend. Library is located at 509 Cherry business venture. Elisabeth Rankin. St., Jamestown. For information, The next meeting is June 8th. . Call To volunteer to read at the Read- call 484-7135. The group meets on the second today to find out more!

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FROM THE LOCKER ROOM with Cortney Linnecke JCC Alumni Association Special Olympics with Honors Collins, Leathers Director Bob Goold

Theo Collins David Leathers

Article Contributed by involved in the local young veteran Cortney: How many students competed community and veteran non-profit at this year’s Special Olympics? Jamestown Community sector. Goold: We had about 400 students at College our meet at Strider’s [last] Tuesday. Then Leathers is the general manager at the Wednesday, at Fredonia State, will be Jamestown Board of Public Utilities. Jamestown Community College the North County Special Olympics. After earning an associate’s degree They’ll have about 300-some students alumni Theo Collins ‘09 and David at JCC, Leathers earned a bachelor’s Leathers ‘83 were honored as participating. We used to do Special degree in electrical engineering Olympics for the whole county all recipients of the 2017 Distinguished at the University at Buffalo and a together, but it just got too big. Alumnus Award during the college’s master’s degree in manufacturing We also had about 150 volunteers on commencement exercises on May 20. Tuesday, which we couldn’t do without. management at the General Motors They came from the high schools in The award, now in its 35th year, is Institute in Flint, MI. given to those who have typified Contributing Writer Frewsburg, Maple Grove, Jamestown, After earning his bachelor’s degree, Falconer, Southwestern, Panama, and the JCC tradition of excellence Leathers was a product assurance Cortney Linnecke Chautauqua Lake. Those kids are the ones and brought credit to the college engineer for the Naval Underwater who really make it run. The whole day through personal accomplishment, is dependent upon volunteers, so those Systems Center in Newport, RI, Last Tuesday, hundreds of students from professional achievement, or high schoolers are the ones who make it where he was responsible for all across the south end of Chautauqua humanitarian service. County converged at Strider’s Field in happen. production testing, failure analysis, Jamestown to compete in the 47th annual Cortney: Why is it so important to “We are thrilled to honor these and design-related projects for the Special Olympics. Cheered on by a large provide opportunities like the Special two individuals with this year's MK 48 Torpedo Warhead Program. crowd of teachers, parents, volunteers, and Olympics? Distinguished Alumni Award,” said fellow students, the athletes had a chance Leathers returned to the Jamestown Goold: I look at it as a two-way street. to compete in various track and field Cheri Foti, president of the Alumni area in 1989 as an employee of It’s important for the Special Olympic events and show off their talent. Association. “They have had a Cummins Engine Company, where athletes to have what we call their “day in tremendous impact in their career According to Special Olympics Director the sun.” A lot of them don’t participate he held several leadership positions. Bob Goold, however, the day was about in any other activities – some do – but for fields and communities.” He is also a former general manager much more than winning ribbons for most, this is their day to be on center stage. Collins, a veteran of the U.S. Marine of Valeo, Inc. races and jumps. The Special Olympics Their parents come to cheer them on, the Corps Reserve, was the executive is an event that was designed to build volunteers cheer them on, and kids from Leathers is a graduate of the confidence and self-esteem among its other schools cheer them on. producer of the feature-length Chautauqua Leadership Network student-athletes, as well as to promote documentary film,Project 22. The film It’s definitely a two-way street, though, and is a former board member of the understanding, acceptance and inclusion seeks to raise awareness of the veteran because the high school volunteers get to Manufacturers Association of the between people with and without see those kids in a different light, too. The suicide epidemic and to inspire hope in intellectual disabilities. Southern Tier, the YMCA, and Holy Special Olympic kids have a great day, but veterans suffering from post-traumatic Family Catholic School. He served Today, Goold sat down with the I have to tell you, the smiles and feelings stress and traumatic brain injuries. for many years as an assistant coach Jamestown Gazette to discuss what he’s of the volunteers are just as good as the learned in his 30 years of organizing the athletes’. It’s definitely a give and take, and Collins is an attorney with the for the Chautauqua County Youth Special Olympics, how this year’s event I think the volunteers take a lot away from Spilman Thomas & Battle law firm in Hockey Association Lakers and turned out, and why – whether you’re an the day. That’s how I got hooked – I was Pittsburgh, PA, focusing on corporate the Jamestown High School varsity event volunteer or an athlete, whether a volunteer way back in the ’70s when I litigation, real estate, commercial loan hockey team. you finish in first or last – everyone at the was at Maple Grove. It opened a door for finance, and business planning. Special Olympics is a winner. me to see those people in a different light Leathers is co-president of the Cortney: What kind of events do the and I’ve had a great affection for them ever After graduating from JCC with an board of directors of the Jamestown student-athletes compete in at the Special since. A.A.S. degree in criminal justice, Center City Development Olympics? Cortney: Do you have a favorite part of Collins earned a bachelor’s degree Corporation and the Northwest Goold: Well, the field day which we just the Special Olympics? in political science at the State Arena. He and his wife Shelly live had at Strider’s Field is run like a track Goold: It’s been such a big part of my life University of New York at Fredonia in Jamestown and have a grown son meet. So we have running events: 50 meter, and opened a lot of doors for me to meet in 2012, and completed his juris and daughter, Eric and Alyssa. 100 meter, 400 meter, and then relays. We people, but the best part is just seeing the doctor degree in 2015 at Duquesne “These two extraordinary individuals also have some field events, which are the Special Olympic athletes compete, seeing University School of Law. standing broad , running long jump, the smiles on their faces. For them, it’s not embody JCC’s vision of academic and then the softball throw. So they get to whether they win or lose. They just want Collins was a clerk to the Hon. excellence, a collaborative spirit, do a wide variety of activities. to try their best. They want a chance to Joseph Gerace in the New York State innovative leadership, and an Most of these kids just do that track and show that they can do something and do Supreme Court’s Jamestown and entrepreneurial mindset,” said JCC field day. But Special Olympics does have it well. And when they get their ribbons, they’re so proud. In that moment, there’s Mayville chambers from 2009 to alumni relations director Amanda other events throughout the year: in our 2012 and served as a Law Fellow at south end of the county we have a softball no difference between them and a kid Gesing. “They are extraordinary role program and a golf program, and in the winning at a sectional track meet. I love to the Veterans Leadership Program of models for individuals aspiring to north end of the county they have some see kids get that opportunity. Western Pennsylvania in 2014. achieve their dreams.” swimming and basketball. But those sports To read more of Cortney Linnecke’s He served as a member of the board tend to be more for the adults; they aren’t For additional information about creative and informative contributions to of directors of Medicinal Missions necessarily school-based, like our day at the Jamestown Gazette, please go to www. JCC’s Distinguished Alumnus Award, Strider’s Field. jamestowngazette.com. during the production and post- including a full list of past recipients, production of Project 22, and is visit www.sunyjcc.edu/alumni. JAMESTOWN GAZETTE 16 www.JamestownGazette.com COMMUNITY May 30, 2017 Chautauqua Lake Association Career Advantage Information Annual Meeting Set for June 5 Sessions Planned Fredonia Researcher, will speak on Article Contributed by classes one night a week and supplement Article Contributed by their classroom meetings with online algae blooms on Chautauqua Lake and Jamestown Community instruction. The program is designed to Chautauqua Lake buoy monitoring findings and results. College help adults complete a college degree in Association two years while balancing work and family 5:30-6:00 p.m. – Jonathan Townsend, Lands Manager for the Chautauqua commitments. The Chautauqua Lake Association has Information sessions for Jamestown Watershed Conservancy, will speak on Community College’s Career Advantage “Career Advantage is an excellent announced their Annual Meeting will the importance of Chautauqua Lake’s program will be held from 5-6:30 p.m. on alternative for students who do not want a take place on June 5 at the Athenaeum natural resources. June 6 and July 20 in Jamestown, Olean, program that is totally online but who can Hotel in Chautauqua Institution. New and Dunkirk. concentrate on two courses as opposed this year will be a public workshop The original objectives of the CLA The sessions meet in the Center for to the four or five they may have in our series followed by a Q&A session, were to study and research lake Continuing Education at the Jamestown traditional program,” said James Chimenti, social hour, and dinner. The public is conditions and carry out all possible and Cattaraugus County campuses a business administration professor who is coordinating the schedule of courses. welcome and invited to attend any or measures in the fields of weed control, and North County Center. For more information, call 800.388.8557, extension all of the Annual Meeting day events. pollution and pest control, dredging A blend of business, computer applications, and pile removal, soil conservation, 1001. and social media marketing courses will “Our workshop series features a flexible and lake safety. Although those The Career Advantage program,provide Career Advantage students with schedule to allow guests to attend skills that can be put to immediate use in objectives remain in place today, the which focuses on a degree in business whatever program interests them the administration, enables adults to attend the workplace, Chimenti added. current focus of the organization is to most,” said Doug Conroe, Executive perform environmentally sound plant Director for the CLA. “Though the control practices, undertake scientific workshops are free, the dinner is a monitoring and relevant research, Red Cross Receives $10,000 Grant from ticketed event. Interested community service the shoreline in promotion members can call our office to make Chautauqua Region Community Foundation of maintaining healthy conditions reservations,” said Conroe. Topics for and promote educational efforts to the workshop are as follows: enhance public understanding of 4:00-4:30 p.m. – Sue O’Reilly, Science lake association methods and lake and Data Manager for Adirondak needs. The CLA has sponsored lake Watershed Institute, will speak on New improvement projects, has performed York State Watercraft Stewardship lake maintenance services, and Programs has facilitated on-going scientific 4:45-5:15 p.m. – Jennifer Russo, SUNY monitoring and research since 1954.

Audubon's June 2 First Friday: "Furbearers in Western New York"

(L to R): Chase Churchill, Red Cross, Chair, Southwestern NY Advisory Board; Malisa Kurtz, Major Gifts Officer; Randy Sweeney, Executive Director, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation; Chuck Marra, Executive Director, Red Cross WNY Chapter; Sherwood Martin, Red Cross Volunteer, Jamestown, NY

Article Contributed by Speaking for the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, executive American Red Cross director Randy Sweeney said, “The Red Cross plays a vital role in providing The American Red Cross is proud "Furbearers in Western New York" is the topic at Audubon Community Nature Center's expert care and disaster relief to those First Friday Lunch Bunch on June 2, 2017. Wildlife biologist Jennifer Kurilovitch will share to announce it received a grant from needing immediate assistance here in information about River Otters and Fishers. This River Otter had a fish in its mouth when it the Chautauqua Region Community Chautauqua County. The Foundation was photographed running over the paved trail in the backyard at Audubon. Foundation. The Chautauqua County is pleased to support its on-going Assistance Fund donated $10,000 to emergency efforts, volunteer training, about these appealing creatures: like Article Contributed by support Disaster Relief in 2017. and preventative education measures. that Fishers – sometimes called Fisher The Red Cross is most certainly a Audubon Community Cats – seldom, if ever, hunt for fish. “We are so grateful for the support of Nature Center the Chautauqua Region Community valuable community asset.” A BYO brown bag lunch and Foundation,” said Chuck Marra, How You Can Help conversation follows the program, Executive Director of the American You can learn about some interesting In 2016, the Red Cross provided over with coffee and tea provided. Red Cross, Western New York mammals in our area at the Audubon $24,000 in direct financial assistance to Chapter. “This generous gift will allow Community Nature Center's next First The fee for attending is $8 or $6 Chautauqua County families following us to provide relief and support to Friday Lunch Bunch. for Friends of the Nature Center. disasters and spent over $127,000 in Chautauqua County families who have Reservations are not required. Disaster Cycle Services in that county, At 11 a.m. on Friday, June 2, Jennifer lost everything to a home fire, flooding, including preparedness, response Kurilovitch, a wildlife biologist with Audubon Community Nature Center or other disaster in the blink of an eye.” the New York State Department of is located at 1600 Riverside Road, and relief projects. The Red Cross Environmental Conservation, will one-quarter mile east of Route 62 In 2016, the Red Cross responded depends on the generous support present "Furbearers in Western New between Jamestown, New York, and to 38 home fires and other disasters of the American public to fulfill its York." Warren, Pennsylvania. To learn more, in Chautauqua County, providing crucial mission. Help people affected immediate emergency assistance to by disasters like floods, wildfires and Kurilovitch's program will include call (716) 569-2345 during business hours or click through Plan Your Visit/ 153 people from 50 families. Red Cross countless other crises by making discussion of recent research and assistance typically includes funding for Attend a Program at auduboncnc.org. a donation to support Red Cross populations status of River Otters and temporary housing, food, and clothing Disaster Relief. These gifts enable the Fishers in New York State's Region Audubon Community Nature Center as needed, and specially-trained Red Cross to prepare for, respond to 9, records of furbearer observations, builds and nurtures connections between Disaster Mental Health volunteers are and help people recover from disasters and guidance for coexisting with people and nature by providing positive available to help those affected deal big and small. Make a donation today furbearers. Region 9 includes Allegany, outdoor experiences, opportunities with the emotional aspect of their by visiting www.redcross.org, calling Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie,to learn about and understand the disaster. Affected families then meet 1-800-RED CROSS or texting the Niagara, and Wyoming Counties. natural world, and knowledge to act in with caseworkers in the following days word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a You could learn some unexpected things environmentally responsible ways. to work on a long-term recovery plan. $10 gift. JAMESTOWN GAZETTE May 30, 2017 COMMUNITY www.JamestownGazette.com 17

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Week of 5/29/17 - 6/4/17

Beth Peyton

Article Contributed by with quirky characters who live in and aroundSUDOKU Maple Springs on Chautauqua Edited by Margie E. Burke Violist Brian Walnicki is one of the local musicians who will join colleagues from Difficulty: Easy around the world to perform in the Opera House’s annual Bach & Beyond Baroque Patterson Library Lake. While the book is set in a real Music Festival. This year’s Festival will be supported by funds raised at a Chicken community,7 the1 story, like6 all memoir,2 & Pork “Bach BBQ, Bake Sale & Basket Auction” to be held in Fredonia’s West Barker The Patterson Library in Westfield, NY HOW TO SOLVE: Common on Sat., June 3, starting at 9 a.m. is really a story of survival. presents Author Beth Peyton's "Clear Each row must Questions will 9be taken after a brief Skies Deep Water- A Chautauqua contain the numbers reading. Light refreshments will be Article Contributed by day of the BBQ until sold out. Memoir" June 8 from 6 to 7 p.m. The 2 8 3 1 to 9; each column served, and all are encouraged to dine A variety of delicious baked goods author will discuss the process she must contain the 1891 Fredonia Opera House afterward6 at one of the9 terrific5 restaurants 8 also will be for sale at the June 3 event. undertook to write a memoir and numbers 1 to 9; and in Westfield and in the surrounding area. And 15 baskets containing a variety her experience publishing it with an The 1891 Fredonia Opera House will 7 5 1 9 each set of 3 by 3 of goods and services will be raffled acclaimed university press .Peyton will "I'm looking forward to meeting in hold a chicken & pork BBQ fund-raiser boxes must contain such a beautiful place," said Peyton. on Sat., June 3, in Fredonia’s West off using a Basket Auction format. also on some of what she's learned 6 4 7 the numbers 1 to 9. Barker Common near the Gazebo. A Examples of items in the baskets as a published author. Published by the "I think the Patterson4 Library is one Bake Sale and Basket Auction also will include: a baseball package including State University of New York's SUNY of the most magnificent buildings in (Answer appears else- be a part of the event. All proceeds four tickets to a Buffalo Bison game Press, Peyton's book, Clear Skies, Deep the county.8 The place is2 just right for 4 where in this issue) benefit the Opera House’s annual Bach and Bison Bucks; a basket filled with Water: A Chautauqua Memoir, is an a riveting discussion about writing, & Beyond Baroque Music Festival. $100 worth of scratch-off instant exploration of how the power of nature creativity, art and life." The book1 6 lottery tickets; a bird-feeding station and community restored Beth and her signingCopyright is 2017free by and The Puzzle open Syndicate to the public. Opera House Executive Director Rick and bird feeders; an autumn serving husband after a year of devastating loss. It will be held in the Main Reading Davis says that the event is the third Bach platter, pitcher and bowl set; an original Set firmly in place, the book is filled Room of the Patterson Library. BBQ event in as many years, and replaces watercolor painting by Vermont artist the “BachYard” sale, which the theatre Gary Eckhart; and a wooden patio held for many years during the Village’s bistro table and chair set, among a host Attic & Seller Days. “The yard sale of other things. For a $10 donation, became very labor-intensive and difficult supporters receive 26 tickets they can PUZZLE SOLUTIONS to mount every year,” he says. “So we put into the basket raffles. Businesses/ have put that project to rest and for the Solution to Crossword: organizations donating baskets include past few years, we have held a ‘Bach BBQ, M A S H L A K E F A B L E Solution to Sudoku: Tec-Ease Inc. and the Northern Bake Sale and Basket Auction’ instead!” I N T O U N I X A L L O W 5 7 1 8 6 9 2 3 4 Chautauqua Community Foundation. D I E T R O D E C L O N E BBQ by Hector Alverio will provide the S M I D G E N R O I S T E R 6 3 9 2 4 5 8 1 7 The Bake Sale and the Basket Auction food for the event. Each meal includes T E N O R S T I L T 2 8 4 7 3 1 5 6 9 will begin at 9 a.m. The BBQ lunches G A B B Y L E A N T O a quarter chicken with BBQ sauce, a 4 6 2 9 5 7 3 8 1 will be served starting at noon. G R A S S L A N D S R O A R pulled pork slider, baby red potatoes I O N P A L O O K A V I A 7 5 8 3 1 4 6 9 2 The 1891 Fredonia Opera House is M I T E T E N N I S B A L L and corn on the cob. BBQ tickets are 9 1 3 6 8 2 4 7 5 $11 and can be purchased from Opera a member-supported not-for-profit P L I N T H Y E N T A House Board and staff members, at the performing arts center located in D R E A M E R U P T 1 2 6 4 7 3 9 5 8 O U T W A R D G O R I L L A Opera House Box Office and online at Village Hall in downtown Fredonia. A P H I D A M E N S C A R 8 9 5 1 2 6 7 4 3 www.fredopera.org. They also will be For a complete schedule of events, visit H O U S E G I L L T E N D 3 4 7 5 9 8 1 2 6 available for purchase in the park the www.fredopera.org. U N D E R E D D Y A R T Y

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