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Spire announces “Raise the Roof Living Arts & Music Festival” in addition to Capital Campaign
various performances. Its very presence here enriches the community, in general.
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The main roof at the Spire is in dire need of replacement so fundraising is under way as well as putting on a festival to preserve this historic structure.
If you are able, please consider donating to ensure this gem of a building remains the historic beacon of inspiration all who love it, know it to be.” ~ Kristi Barnes (fan of The Spire)
Over 20 acts, bands, performance groups, and solo artists have stepped forward to volunteer their talents and will be performing all day from 3pm until around midnight, Saturday Sept. 29th. The performances will take place on 4 stages at the InSpire Development Center complex; the main Spire Theater Stage, The Odyssey Hall Stage, Studio Metro Underground Theater and right outside in the courtyard in front of the theater on 3rd St. Tickets to the festival’s four stages are available at inspirejamestown.com for $10. The Olive Garden has also offered to provide a Pasta dinner fundraiser at The Spire on the same day as the festival for an additional $10. Ordering your tickets in advance is greatly appreciated and all who buy presale tickets will be entered to win a prize. The capital campaign recently started and has already raised over two thousand dollars. This is a long way from the 62k needed to replace the roof. Donations are being accepted and there is a donation option on The Spire Theater’s Facebook page or you can visit inspirejamestown.com “This historic and under-recognized building was once a church, with delightful & loyal congregants. A local couple fell in love with the space, the energy and history it held, and wanted to safeguard it from potential long-term vacancy or demolition, so they purchased the building, and re[en]visioned it as “The Spire”.
The Schedule of performances for the Raise the Roof Fest is: MAIN STAGE: Shut up, Jesse! 3:20 p.m. Cindy Haight & the Loves 4:40 p.m. Kaleidoscope Sky 6:00 The Probables 7:20 Hosted by Autumn Echo & Pulse Poetry ODYSSEY STAGE: Muttnick 3:30 The Trombettas 4:45 Charity Nuse 6 p.m. Rebecca Mcilvain 7:15 3 Philosophers 9 p.m. It is still very much an active, uplifting, and nurturing space where area residents & youth come to blossom in their pursuits. The Spire has been a gathering hub for music, theatre, entertainment, and community since its inception. It hosts some of the most vibrant, talented, & spirited people [in our community], and through their love of sharing a sense of community and their love of the arts, it continues to enrich the lives of those who gather to learn, share, perform, those who take in musical, theatrical, &/or dance training, and those who visit for special events, or take in the
METRO STAGE: Trip the Deuce 5:15 Comedy Showcase 6:15 p.m Slow Motion breakdown 7:45 Vintage gold 9:00 Hosted by karate Sleepover COURTYARD: Leisha Arthurs 5 p.m. Adam McKillip 6 p.m. Libby Lutgen 7 p.m. Deep Fried and Dipped in Honey 7:35 p.m. InCrowd Plays at 10 p.m.
International Winners in Audubon Community Nature Center’s 2018 Nature Photo Contest when he noted, “It’s been said that photography is a journey without a destination. We are out there for the joy it brings us. May it be so.” He concluded, “Thanks to everyone that entered and keep being inspired by photographing our natural world.”
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Jamestown, N.Y. – With entries from around the world, it should come as no surprise that there is a strong international flavor to the winners and finalists of Audubon Community Nature Center’s 2018 Nature Photography Contest. “Natural Wonders: Big and Small” was the theme for the 2018 contest that had two divisions. Adult Division entries, from those 18 years old or out of high school, came from 17 countries and 24 states. Youth entries came from three countries and nine states. The 2018 First Place Adult Division Winner is the photograph of a trio of African Wild Dog pups that Bence Mate of Pusztaszer, Hungary, titled “Playground.” “Between Bubbles,” the photograph of a Praying Mantis by Ruben Perez Novo of Naron - Coruña, Spain, is the Second Place Adult Winner. The First Place Youth Division Winner is Harlingen, Texas, resident Zachary W. Gray’s “Cactus Patterns.” “Macaques” by Charlotte McEvoy of New York, N.Y., is the Second Place Youth Winner. First place winners received prizes of $300 cash and $75 gift cards from Delaware Camera (cameraspot.com). Second place winners received $100 cash and $50 Delaware Camera gift cards. The winning photographs will be on exhibit at Audubon Community
Winning and finalist images can be seen at acncphotocontest.com. The full Judge’s Notes, also there, describe the criteria used in the decision making as well as tips for photographers.
This photograph of a trio of African Wild Dog pups won First Place in the Adult Division of the 2018 Nature Photography Contest presented by Audubon Community Nature Center, Jamestown, N.Y. Bence Mate of Pusztaszer, Hungary, titled his work “Playground.”
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Photographers receiving Finalist recognition in the Adult Division are Tyler Bensinger, Los Angeles, Calif.; Cindy Croissant, San Diego, Calif.; Teri Franzen, Endicott, N.Y.; Kathleen Furey, South Riding, Va.; Kai Hypen, Sipoo, Finland; Ejaz Khan, New York, N.Y.; Aparna Maladkar, London, United Kingdom; Marios Mantzourogiannis, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia; Astrid Mohr-Kiehn, Oberschleissheim, Bavaria, Germany; Mary Kay Talarico, Erie, Pa.; and Polly Weldon, Jacksonville, Fla.
Both first place winners also submitted photographs that were recognized as Finalists.
Finalists in the Youth Division are Noah Bagley, Pepperell, Mass.; Priya Bhavikatti, Centennial, Colo.; Jasmine Heejae Kim, Seoul, Republic of Korea; and Maddie
Contest judge Bill Smith observed, “There was an incredible talent shown in many of the images which, while making judging hard, also made it enjoyable to study and reflect upon how they might have been created, why the photographer selected the chosen perspective, lens choice and camera settings.” He went on to say that, “Good photography is not accidental and there is an art to Nature observation,” and, “the youth finalists could very well be in the adult category.” Smith captured the essence of the Nature Photography Contest
Proceeds from the contest support Audubon’s environmental education programs. Audubon Community Nature Center is located at 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, N.Y., onequarter mile east of Route 62 between Jamestown and Warren, Pa. The Nature Center building is home to the Blue Heron Gift Shop and three floors of interactive exhibits, including live animals that inform and engage visitors of all ages. Building hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday and Sundays 1 to 4:30 p.m. To learn more, visit auduboncnc.org Audubon Community Nature Center builds and nurtures connections between people and nature by providing positive outdoor experiences, opportunities to learn about and understand the natural world, and knowledge to act in environmentally responsible ways.
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JHS A Cappella Choir members, D’Yavion Rosario-Kinney, Gracelynn Hallowell, Abigail Roof, Emily Ryberg, Olivia Ruiz and Madison Ventura, use their iPads during a rehearsal.
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Author visit with Paul Mitura - Tuesday October 11 @ 4:00 Military history author Paul Mitura will be at the library to discuss his books, including The Best Worst Tank and the Ship That Wasn’t. Mitura will discuss his books and his own military career. Halloween Storytime - Wednesday October 24 @ 4:00 Come enjoy some spooky stories and pumpkin decorating at this special storytime event! Kids are encouraged to wear a costume - we will have a costume parade around the library after storytime. Call (716) 484-7135 ext. 224 to register for pumpkin decorating. New York State Dept. of Finance: Financing Your Education - Tuesday October 30 @ 6:00 At this workshop from the New York State Department of Finance, you’ll learn about filling out the FAFSA, grants, loans, state programs, and more resources to finance your education. This is a free workshop; no registration required. HELP YOUR KIDS LEARN AND HAVE FUN: Makerspace Activities - Monday-Friday @ 3:30 Have fun with STEM activities at the library! On Mondays, come by for Minecraft Club, and on Tuesdays through Fridays, our Makerspace is open. Each day in the Makerspace features a different activity, including 3D printing, Lego challenges, green screen filming, and free play with educational toys like magnetic builders. Early Learning Storytime - Tuesday @ 10:30 Stories, rhymes and songs designed for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. All ages welcome! First Years Storytime - Wednesday @ 10:30 Designed for babies and toddlers, and their caregivers. Older siblings welcome!
RELAX AND GET CREATIVE: Knitting4Peace- Thursday @ 3:00 Knitting4Peace will meet weekly to create warm items for those in need in our community. Please bring supplies. To learn more, visit knitting4peace. org Adult Coloring Club - Friday @ 1:00 Join us Fridays as we come together to de-stress and color with adult coloring books and calming music. Happy Stampers Club - 2nd Wednesday of the month @ 11:00 Meets the second Wednesday of the month. Come and create cards, scrapbook pages, home decor, and more. There is no charge to observe, but a modest materials fee will be collected from those making a project.
GAIN MORE SKILLS: Eat Smart New York - Monday @ 11:00 A Nutrition classes offered by Cornell Cooperative fi Extension of Chautauqua County occur every o Monday. Participants will learn how to stretch their t food dollars, plan and prepare easy meals, and make healthy choices. Toastmasters Club - 1st and 3rd Tuesday @ 7:00 Do you want to become a confident public speaker and leader? Stop by the library the 1st or 3rd Tuesday of the month to learn more. For more information call the club president at 490-3820. Guests are welcome to visit the meetings. Genealogy Lab - Wednesday @ 2:00 This program meets every Wednesday in the PCC Lab. Come work on your genealogy project in a fun group setting, with a staff member available to answer questions. Want to receive a monthly email about the library’s free events and classes? Send an email to: twilliams@cclslib.org
JHS A Cappella Choir Starts Off Their Year
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[Jamestown, NY] – JHS A Cappella Choir is excited to begin a new year and has begun practicing. Beginning last January, the A Cappella Choir started using second-generation iPads that no longer meet today’s classroom requirements but can still load music notation software. Both A Cappella and Mixed Choir are using iPads this year. The advantage is that students can annotate their music on the iPad, which means they can use their finger or a stylus to highlight and/or add musical elements as they prepare a piece of music. “We still maintain a library of hard copies for all of our chorus repertoire, but with iPads we don’t need to sharpen pencils, distribute
highlighters, use music folders or recover lost music,” said A Cappella Director Norm Lydell. “The greatest advantage is that students can access their music on their own devices through Google Drive allowing them to practice anywhere!” The Jamestown High School A Cappella Choir is the school’s premiere vocal ensemble and has performed nationally and internationally, as well as entertaining our local area including at their annual Vespers Concert in December. The choir was founded in 1924 by Miss Ebba Goranson and is celebrating its 94th anniversary this year. Along with the A Cappella Choir, Jamestown High School has a Mixed Chorus, Madrigal Singers, Men of Tomorrow and Women of Today vocal ensembles.
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The Winged Ox Players will present Henrik Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House” in a version by Zinnie Harris at the Willow Bay Theater, 21 E. Third St, Jamestown, on Fridays and Saturdays, October 5th & 6th, and 12th & 13th at 7:30pm. The Winged Ox Players are also pleased to announce that their 6th season will feature the two-part series A Doll’s House 1 & 2. The production of A Doll’s House Part 2 by Lucas Hnath will follow this performance, with dates to be announced for the Spring of 2019. A Doll’s House centers around the character of Nora Helmer and her family. Nora appears to be an upper middle-class lady with all comforts of her position, but she gradually realizes she is imprisoned by her role in society and the inequality of her marriage. In order to help her husband, she must illegally borrow money and then keep the repayment of the loan from her husband who would be unable to accept that his wife had helped in such a way. Her struggle gradually leads her to seek her own empowerment and humanity. Nora declares, ‘I am a human being before anything else. I don’t care what other people say. I need to think for myself.’ Directed by Winged Ox Veteran Steven Michael Cobb, the performance will feature several well-known local actors as well as a few new faces. Cobb notes that he feels that A Doll’s House is the first true modern feminist drama, yet the central dilemma the play presents; how to be true to oneself while being married and being a parent, is not exclusive to women. “In the central character of Nora, Ibsen epitomized the human struggle against the humiliating constraints of social conformity.” Cobb explains. “Nora’s ultimate rejection of a smothering marriage and life in ‘a doll’s house’ should be a familiar theme to most audiences.” Before the show’s October 12th performance, the Winged Ox Players will host a Creativity and Connection Reception from 6:30-7:30pm featuring Local Artists and Community Organizations such as the YWCA, AAUW, Zonta, and many
Winged Ox Actors Edward Cloverdale and Danica Olson-Walter rehearse for their upcoming performance in Henrik Ibsen’s classic A Doll’s House to be presented at the Willow Bay Theatre on October 5 & 6 and 12 & 13.
more. The public is invited to come and meet women who are changing the local community. Light refreshments will be served. Admission to all shows is free. All proceeds will benefit the Salvation Army’s ANEW Center. The Winged Ox Players is a ministry of St. Luke’s that engages the theatrical talents of the greater Jamestown area to present plays that inspire conversations about our community. The nonprofit group depends the generosity of friends and sponsors. Contributions received by the group help to offset their costs and enable them to donate back into the community. The group is currently looking for local businesses and individuals to sponsor one of the following expenses for their 2018-2019 season: $10/ one script, $25/a can of paint, $50/some props, $100/licensing for one show night, $250/materials for set, $300/theatre rental for one night. All sponsors will be recognized in both the fall and spring playbill and on the Winged Ox Facebook page (Donations received after October 1st will be listed in the spring playbill only). Sponsors of $300 or more will also have their logo or business name printed on posters and other promotional materials. Potential sponsors are asked to contact Willow Fodor, wfodor@gmail.com.
Join Audubon Tour of Cider Press Saturday Afternoon, October 13 Yelvington will show you the equipment and the process. While this is a large-scale operation, the same technique is used for making small-batch cider at home. The tour will conclude the Apples All Year Long workshops that Yelvington began at Audubon in January.
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Aspire of WNY is seeking dedicated Direct Support staff to work 1:1 with a teenage boy with disabilities living with his family in Dunkirk. Rewarding opportunity to help teach skills in his home. Your support will give the family a needed break on evenings and weekends. $12.56 an hour. H.S. Diploma/ GED and Driver’s Lic. required. Apply online at aspirewny.org or call (716) 763-9070 EOE
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After retiring from 33 years in the Coast Guard, Yelvington started his cider orchard to provide juice specifically for hard cider makers. The orchardist is in his second year in the Virginia Tech Online Masters in Agriculture and Life Sciences (OMALS), focusing on pest and weed management.
Audubon Community Nature Center is sponsoring a field trip to Happy Dog Farm, a large-scale cider pressing operation. Owner and orchardist Al Yelvington will lead the tour.
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Jamestown, N.Y. – You are invited to visit a sizable cider pressing operation to see the first step in turning apples into cider. Audubon Community Nature Center is presenting the tour on Saturday, October 13, 1-3 p.m. Happy Dog Farm is a state-registered community cider mill located outside Russell, Pa. Owner Al
Enrollment is limited. The fee for the program is $16 or $12 for Nature Center members. Paid reservations are required by Thursday, October 11, 2018, and can be made by calling (716) 5692345 during business hours or online through the Programs page at auduboncnc.org. Participants will receive information about meeting at the farm in their confirmation email when they reserve and pay. Audubon Community Nature Center builds and nurtures connections between people and nature by providing positive outdoor experiences, opportunities to learn about and understand the natural world, and knowledge to act in environmentally responsible ways. Visit at 1600 Riverside Road, one-quarter mile east of Route 62 between Jamestown, N.Y., and Warren, Pa., or online at auduboncnc.org.
Visit Africa at Audubon’s First Friday Lunch Bunch, October 5
You are invited to take a photo safari to southern Africa at Audubon Community Nature Center’s First Friday Lunch Bunch on October 5. Bob and Kathy Barber will share their experiences in Namibia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and South Africa, including having a herd of elephants march toward their safari vehicle.
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Jamestown, N.Y. – Have you ever imagined going on safari in southern Africa? Have you dreamed of viewing magnificent Victoria Falls, cruising by hippos submerged in the Zambezi River, or climbing to the top of the world’s highest crested dunes in the Namib desert? These are some of the experiences Kathy and Bob Barber will describe at Audubon’s First Friday Lunch Bunch on October 5, 11 a.m., when they present a photo safari of their journey to four countries in southern Africa: Namibia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and South Africa. Their experiences also include having a herd of
elephants march straight toward their safari vehicle and encountering a pride of lions sleeping in the middle of the dirt roadway in front of them. The Barbers invite you to join them as they share their discoveries of the unique cultures, diverse geological features, and amazing wildlife of this part of the world. Bob Barber retired in 2007 from Jamestown Community College where he served as Vice President and Dean of Administration and Continuing Education. Kathy, who taught English and Student Success at JCC, also retired that year. When they are not traveling, they remain involved as volunteers in the community and keep busy with family activities. A BYO brown bag lunch and conversation follow the program, with coffee and tea provided. The fee for attending is $8 or $6 for Nature Center Members. Registrations are accepted online on the Programs page at auduboncnc.org through Thursday, October 4. Walk-ins are welcome. Audubon Community Nature Center is located at 1600 Riverside Road, one-quarter mile east of Route 62 between Jamestown, N.Y., and Warren, Pa. To learn more, call (716) 569-2345 during business hours or visit the Programs page at auduboncnc.org. Audubon Community Nature Center builds and nurtures connections between people and nature by providing positive outdoor experiences, opportunities to learn about and understand the natural world, and knowledge to act in environmentally responsible ways.
Contributed Article Jamestown Public Schools [Jamestown, NY] - Bush Elementary School fourth graders, Maylin Cuifolo and Jhensen Hernandez-Rohena, learned more about the Preamble of the Constitution on Constitution Day in Amy Venzia’s class. Students matched cards with the actual words from the Preamble to cards with more kid-friendly wording based on the illustrations from the book, We The Kids by David Catrow. Students discovered that the writers of the Constitution wanted to better their country by creating laws that protected rights, created peace, promoted what was good for everyone and defended the country. The class talked about how these ideas are very similar to the Bush School Pledge: “As a Twister, I am respectful. I am responsible. I am Peaceful” and that the pledge they make as a Bush School family is like having a school “constitution.” Activities like this show children that they can make the world a better place by learning about the past and how it relates to the future.
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Northern Chautauqua Catches a Wave! While the grape harvest in northern Chautauqua County is underway, there is also extraordinary momentum for additional growth in the region! With improved services, new businesses, and expanded tourism opportunities, it’s a pleasure to watch the region growing in its own right. Phase one of the Northern Chautauqua Water District is open for business, providing a reliable and safe water source for about 36,000 residents and many businesses from Dunkirk to Brocton. The project used some existing infrastructure, combined with new water mains, allowing the City of Dunkirk to supply water into areas that were previously not served or underserved. We commend former Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan for launching this important project and current Executive George Borrello for seeing it through. New York State played a key role in the $30-million project, providing funds through the Regional Economic Development Council. Water service is crucial, not just for residents, but also for businesses, especially Northern Chautauqua’s vital food processing plants. The Water District project required the construction of seven miles worth of piping and a half-million gallon water storage tank in Brocton, as well as a pump station in Portland. Under a 40-year agreement with the City of Dunkirk, the new Water District will benefit the entire region for decades to come. In addition, phase two of the project calls for completing a water transmission system from Dunkirk to the Village of Silver Creek by the end of 2019. This new water district is an example of collaboration at its finest. With input from the County as well as all municipalities involved, and important funding assistance from the state, this project is a model of regional cooperation that creates advantages for all involved. We were proud to help advocate for the Northern Chautauqua Water District and look forward to its expansion into the towns of Sheridan and Hanover in the near future. We strongly encourage adjacent local governments to consider participating in the water district to provide a continuous reliable source for water for years to come. We also urge other municipalities to view this project as an illustration of how regional cooperation is meaningful for governments and for the people they serve. At the same time, the construction of the Athenex plant now underway in the Town of Dunkirk is making headway. That facility will add jobs and economic vitality to the community. The City of Dunkirk has worked to improve Wright Park and its beautiful Lake Erie beach property creating more public access space on the waterfront, and also brought in the Great Lakes Offshore Grand Prix powerboat races, which drew large crowds. It’s safe to say that Northern Chautauqua is creating its own waves for the future!
Chamber Annual Awards Banquet is October 11 The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize a number of local leaders and business and community service during our Annual Awards Banquet on Thursday, October 11. This event is the largest gathering of business people in the county each year and will once again be held at the Williams Center on the SUNY Fredonia campus. The Chamber’s annual Economic Development Award is being presented to Dunkirk Metal Products, a leading sheet metal fabricator and manufacturer of specialty metal products engineered to meet the demands of today’s industries. The Person of the Year Calimeri family has been long been involved in the startup and operation of several businesses, have demonstrated a commitment to volunteerism and community engagement, and have generously contributed to the community. Each of the six community Chambers of Commerce presents a Community Service Award during the Chamber Banquet. The Dunkirk Community Chamber has selected former Dunkirk Harbor Commission chair James T. Nichols to posthumously receive its award. The Fredonia Community Chamber chose Kurt Maytum, a long time firefighter, fire chief, and paramedic, for its Community Service Award. Laurie Bifaro has been selected to receive the Community Service Award from the Hanover Community Chamber. The Jamestown Community Chamber selected Bill Stevenson for his hands-on participation in with many organizations. The Mayville-Chautauqua Community Chamber has chosen SandraLee Wagner to receive its award for her dedication to establishing the Lakeside Bark Dog Run to fruition. The Westfield-Barcelona Community Chamber is presenting its Community Service Award to the sister and brother team of Joan Mascaro Caruso and Rick Mascaro for their dedication to community through their work at several organizations including the Lake Shore Center for the Arts. We hope you will join us in saluting all of these deserving award winners during the Chamber’s Annual Awards Banquet. For more information call the Chamber at 366-6200 or 484-1101 or you can register online now. NYSOH Individual Marketplace Open Enrollment October 17 Sole proprietors and employees of member businesses without access to employer sponsored health insurance can access health insurance and obtain a determination for financial assistance through the New York State of Health Individual Marketplace. In keeping with our commitment to assist member businesses and their employees to access health insurance, the Chamber’s licensed broker Kevin Sixbey is certified to work within the NYSOH Exchange for individuals. We will be hosting two sessions focusing on the NYSOH Individual Marketplace Open Enrollment
for the upcoming year. Sessions will be Wednesday, October 17 at 7:30am, MTI Building at JCC in Jamestown and at 5:30pm at the JCC North County Training Center in Dunkirk. These sessions are sponsored by AFLAC and are free to attend. For more information or to register please call the Chamber at (716) 484-1101 or (716) 366-6200.
Former Chamber Gift Check Program Expires 9/30 If your business has been accepting the old paper Chamber Gift Checks, please be advised that after September 30, 2018, we are closing the bank B account for that program and you should no C longer accept the paper checks. After a full year in transition to the new Shoptauqua Gift Card, we are E now moving entirely to the Gift Card only. t Chamber Gift Checks were last issued in August i of 2017 and any check you may receive now will be past its one year expiration date. The Chamber cannot guarantee payment for any of these paper S checks beyond September 30. Please share this j information with your entire cashier staff so they c will not errantly accept expired paper checks. s We are also eliminating the Gift Check Participants listing from our online Business Directory. The new Shoptauqua Gift Card which replaced the S paper checks has been extremely well received and w we look forward to continuing that program for f years to come. If your business is not already set up to accept these convenient gift cards, please call our office at 366-6200 or 484-1101 and we will be happy T r to assist you or provide more information. i Thank you for your continued investment in the r Chamber of Commerce. We continue to support efforts to encourage local shopping through a variety of community based and countywide D initiatives. j
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9/28 - 7:30pm, The Resource Center presents the t Sprout Film Festival, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, no ticket required 9/29 - 9am, Step Up for Autism, The Resource Center, Dunham Avenue, Jamestown 10/3 - 10am, The New Tax Law overview course, Small Business Development Center at JCC, Jamestown 10/5&6 - Audubon Community Nature Center Enchanted Forest 10/5 - 7:30pm, An Evening with Groucho, 1891 Fredonia Opera House 10/6 - 9am, Audubon Community Nature Center Fall Kinzua Dam and Fish Hatchery Tour 10/11 - 6pm, Chamber Annual Awards Banquet, Williams Center, SUNY Fredonia, reservations are required by 10/4 10/20 - Walk for Paws at Chautauqua Institution, for the Chautauqua County Humane Society
LAUGHTER YOGA EDGEWOOD COMMUNITIES AND BRINGS SMILES SENIOR LIFE MATTERS TO HOST TO LUTHERAN MEDICARE UPDATE EVENTS AT JCC
October 10, at 3:30 pm. The events are free and open to the public but RSVP is required as space is limited. “We have had a great response to our Medicare programs because the information is just so confusing and it changes every year,” said Janell Sluga, Geriatric Care Manager at Lutheran. “All three of our Medicare events will be identical. We are hosting the event three times to accommodate different schedules,” said Sluga. Historically, the Best of Times events were held on the Lutheran Campus in Jamestown. Due to ongoing construction at Lutheran with limited parking, these events in October are being held at JCC’s Katharine Jackson Carnahan Center. The theater-style seating in the building can accommodate 120 people at each event. The spaces will fill up fast so attendees must call or register online to reserve a space.
Contributed Article Lutheran Jamestown
JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (September 21, 2018) – On Friday, September 21, licensed Laughter Yoga instructor Jane Fischer, MA, CAS, visited the Lutheran Campus in Jamestown for a lesson on laughter wellness and the importance of humor in the healing process. Registrants from the Warner Place Medical Model Adult Day Health Program attended the event as well as residents from Hultquist Place Assisted Living Program and Lutheran’s nursing home. As part of the program, Fischer explained what positive changes happen in the body when we engage in laughter including better moods and higher energy and engaged the audience with several exercises to practice the lessons firsthand. Fischer has more than 20 years of experience and leadership in health education and is also a founding member of the improve comedy group The Unexpected Guests. The event was hosted by the staff at Warner Place, is a community based program designed to provide skilled nursing care and rehabilitation during the day while allowing individuals to remain at home with their family or caregivers in the evening rather than live in a nursing home setting full-time.
Janell Sluga, Geriatric Care Manager & Erin Green, Community Service Coordinator
Contributed Article Lutheran Jamestown
JAMESTOWN, N.Y. – The Edgewood Communities at Lutheran have announced the dates for three events in October to highlight the changes coming to Medicare in 2019 as part of their award-winning Best of Times seminar series. Janell Sluga and Erin Green from Senior Life Matters are hosting the programs at Jamestown Community College’s Carnahan Theater. The information shared at all three events is meant to inform and educate the community, especially those who currently have Medicare, are soon to be eligible for Medicare, or are helping someone who has Medicare. The October Medicare Update events are scheduled for Tuesday, October 9, at 1:30 pm and again at 5:30 pm. A third program is scheduled on Wednesday,
“The 2019 insurance plan information is released on October 1. As we look to the New Year, the insurance products will change for the good and maybe not so good,” said Sluga. “We know there are some new features to Medicare Supplement Plans and we believe there will be some network changes in the Medicare Advantage products as well,” she said For questions or to register for one of the Medicare Update programs, please call 716-720-9122 or visit www.lutheran-jamestown.org to register online. Information can also be found on the Lutheran Jamestown Facebook page. All three sessions will be held at the Katharine Jackson Carnahan Theater at Jamestown Community College located at 525 Falconer Street in Jamestown. Light refreshments will be provided. The Edgewood Communities senior independent living is a part of Lutheran, a Christian organization with a comprehensive continuum of community, residential, and home based supportive services that help people of all ages gain or retain independence.
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The Chautauqua Star
brown sugar oatmeal cookies
By Katy Wise
Contributing Writer
Everyone needs at least one of those quickto-make cookies that don’t require elusive ingredients. Something that can be made when you have just found out that you have unexpected company on the way and would like to have something special for them. Something that is also perfect for this wonderfully windy, slightly cooler weather of fall. This isn’t one of those elaborate recipes that requires morning or evening prep work, and it isn’t one of those recipes that needs to be refrigerated before making. Don’t get me wrong, I love sugar cookie cutouts just as much, and honestly maybe more than the rest of you. Sometimes, there just isn’t time, though. This is a simple classic, here. And oftentimes, simple is best.
A recipe that can quickly be whipped up, and a taste that is reminiscent of a Sunday afternoon at Grandma’s house. My Grandma didn’t even bake when I was a little girl, but this recipe just makes you feel that kind of cozy.
Friday, September 28, 2018 • 5 2 1 ½ C ½ tsp. ½ tsp. 1 tsp. 3 C
eggs all-purpose flour salt baking soda ground cinnamon old-fashioned quick oats
Preheat oven to 350 degrees, and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper. Using a stand mixer, start blending butter until smooth. Add in brown sugar and mix on medium speed until fluffy.
That’s the best way that it can be described.
Add in extract and eggs, and mix well, scraping the bowl with a rubber spatula after each egg is added.
This is also a fantastic recipe for baking with little helpers. Just be careful of that stand mixer…
In a separate medium-large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda and cinnamon.
I had a small helper who was a bit to eager to turn that mixer on and was quickly covered in a cloud of dust after we added the flour into our cookies.
Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, about 1/3 of the mixture at a time, scraping the sides of the bowl after each addition.
He’s a very good help in the kitchen, but I suspect he got a bit too excited about the cookies that were in his immediate future.
Add in the oats and stir until combined.
Well, without any further delay, he’s a classic to add to your collection. As always, thanks for reading! Happy baking and happy fall from hbk! INGREDIENTS 2 C brown sugar, packed 1 C salted butter, softened (2 sticks) 2 tsp. vanilla extracts
Using a teaspoon, scoop cookies onto the baking sheet, leaving about 1 ½ inches in between each cookie. Bake for 12 minutes, give or take depending on your oven. Allow to cool for about 2-3 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a cooling rack. Enjoy!
“Land of Three Faiths” Music Jefferson 5th Grade Program to be at St. Luke’s Students Learn More October 2 About Human Rights in ELA
Contributed Article
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church will host the Rose Ensemble’s performance “Land of Three Faiths; Voices of Mediterranean Jews, Christians and Muslims” on Tuesday, October 2 at 7pm.
Jefferson Middle School fifth graders, Savion Knight and Clevon Wofford, do a close reading of Article I of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Contributed Article Jamestown Public Schools
[Jamestown, NY] - “Let’s choose one of the highlighted words you didn’t know in the text and write it on an index card,” said Jefferson Middle School fifth grade teacher Allison Morganti. “On the back, I want you to write the definition. If you aren’t sure, re-read the paragraph the word is in and try to use context clues to figure out its meaning. If you can’t figure it out, ask a friend for help.” The students in Mrs. Morganti’s class were having their first lesson to learn more about human rights through an English Language Arts (ELA) unit, which helps students: engage in discussions with their peers, summarize portions of text and determine the meaning of words. Students were beginning to learn about human rights by doing a close reading of Article I of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. During the ELA unit, students learn what human rights are, why
do we have them and how are they protected. The ELA unit is designed to help students build knowledge about these questions while simultaneously building their ability to read challenging text closely. Student analyze selected articles from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights through a series of close reading text-dependent tasks and questions, discussions and writing. They will also examine firsthand accounts, explain how a family’s rights were challenged and how they responded. “It is important for students to learn through informational texts like this one because it builds knowledge about human rights, while teaching students how the rights of citizens in the United States are similar to, and different from, the rights of citizens in other nations of the Western Hemisphere,” said Mrs. Morganti. “This text allows students to know what rights they came into the world having and also connects to the NYS social studies core curriculum.”
The result of years of intensive research and training, “Land of Three Faiths” is at once sacred, secular, folk, and classical, embarking on a fascinating exploration of language, spirituality, and cultural exchange. Featuring instruments and musical ideas that blur the lines between Arabic and European, this entertaining and enlightening program is steeped in the rich history of the Abrahamic faiths, achieving a perfect balance of edgy improvisation, exotic vocal styles, and ancient traditions. Highlighting the Hispano-Arabic Middle Ages as both an important and devastating chapter of Judaic, Christian, and Islamic history, laments of the Sephardic Jews mingle with Arab-Andalusian dances and Spanish court songs, while rhythmic cantigas, Hebrew cantillation, and Gregorian chant meet the mystical world of Sufi poetry. The Rev. Luke Fodor, Rector of St. Luke’s is pleased to offer the event to the local community. “In today’s pluralistic world it can be comforting to acknowledge our
intertwined beginnings and shared traditions. I hope those in attendance with find solace in knowing that the dizzying, plurality of traditions is nothing new at all.” he notes. The local production will feature guests Nell Snaidas and Zafer Tawil. 1995 Falconer HS graduate Alyssa Anderson, who received her undergraduate degree in Music Performance at SUNY Fredonia will also be performing with the group. There is no charge for the event, which is open to the public. A freewill offering will be collected. A musical performing and outreach group, the Rose Ensemble is based in St. Paul Minnesota and was founded in 1996 by Artistic Director Jordan Strameck. Recognized as a leader and innovator in the world-wide vocal music scene, The Rose Ensemble tours regularly, producing “imaginative and inspiring musical performances and educational programs that strive to connect each individual to compelling stories of human culture and spirituality from around the world.” For more information, visit the group’s website at www.RoseEnsemble.org St. Luke’s Episcopal Church is located at 410 North Main Street, corner of Fourth and Main St, Jamestown. For more information about the concert or any of the other programs at St. Luke’s, call the church office at 716.483-6405 or visit their website at www.stlukesjamestown.org
NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS
Great Lakes Physician Practice is proud to welcome Christopher Hayes, MD, and Huy Xuan Phan, MD. Christopher Hayes, MD Family Medicine Dr. Hayes earned his medical degree from The Ohio State University and completed his residency at Saint Vincent Medical Center. He has spent the past 19 years working in family medicine and has served over 20 years in the United States Air Force. Dr. Hayes is boardcertified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Hayes is now accepting patients ages 6 and above. JAMA–GLPP 15 South Main St., Suite 150, Jamestown, NY 14701 716-488-1878
Huy Xuan Phan, MD Internal Medicine Dr. Phan earned his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in Roseau, Dominica, and completed his residency in internal medicine at the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine. Chautauqua Medical Services–GLPP 113 Main St., Silver Creek, NY 14136 716-934-4518 For more information or to make an appointment with Dr. Hayes or Dr. Phan, call their office or visit GLPP.com.
The care you need, where you need it. UPMC Chautauqua provides specialized care from bariatric and robotic surgery to behavioral health and emergency medicine services for the residents of Chautauqua County. By working with UPMC, we continue to build our team of physicians, our services offered, and our ability to meet your family’s health care needs. Having these services close to home means having access to the care you need, where you need it, when you need it. For more information, call 716-664-8400 or visit UPMCChautauqua.org.
UPMC is affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
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