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A Division of Chautauqua Marketing Solutions • Vol: 02, Number: 16 • April 16, 2012
A Grand Night for Great Causes
Twenty-seventh Annual Rotary Auction
Contributing Writer
Jason Sample
A roof over your head on a rainy night, a warm bed to sleep in, pots ‘n pans and a sturdy stove…all that and
much more—a bit of dignity—can arrive in a portable Rotary ShelterBox after the mud slide that washed your
village into the sea or the earthquake that shook your home to rubble. What if you could make all that happen
for someone by simply taking home a shiny new lawn mower or a big basket of luxurious bath indulgences? It
will be a piece of cake for you at the Twenty-seventh Annual Rotary Auction on April 20, 2012.
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Rotary
The Four-Way Test
of the things we
think, say or do
• Is it the TRUTH?
• Is it FAIR to all concerned?
• Will it build GOODWILL
and BETTER
FRIENDSHIPS?
• Will it be BENEFICIAL
to all concerned?
It has been for years, and it
will be in the future.
“I really enjoy doing it,” says
by Spectrum Eyecare, a 1-week
Rotarian, Carrie Graham,
stay at a luxurious seaside
Jamestown’s Branch Manager
Marriott condo in Hilton Head,
for Manpower. This is her
SC, donated by Jamestown
eighth year chairing the Rotary
Rotarian, Jim Smith, and
auction committee. “It’s great
dozens of baskets of luxury
watching the community
goods, delicious treats and even
coming together for such a
practical items.
good cause…in spite of the
To donate items or gift
sleepless nights and all the
certificates, or even to make
work,” she adds with a smile.
a cash contribution, a phone
“It refreshes you to know you
call is all it takes. Call Carrie
are helping someone.”
Graham, auction chair for the
Last year, according to
Jamestown Rotary, at 499-2935
Rtary Member Kimberly Thomas, Auction Co-Chair Carrie Graham,
Graham, the Jamestown
any day before Friday, April 20,
Rotary Club President Susan Jones and Auction Co-Chair Hiroko Walters
chapter of Rotary
though the sooner the better,
International raised
as the auction staff is already
$25,000 for local grants to
in the final whirlwind stages
deserving organizations
of preparation. Contributions
and individuals, for disaster
are tax deductable and deeply
relief around the globe, for
appreciated.
an international student
Imagine a place where a luxury
exchange and more. Auction
would be a glass of water you
proceeds also help Rotary
can drink without getting sick,
International wrap up their
says club president Jones, or a
project to remove polio
day when you can drink that
forever from Planet Earth.
glass of water without walking 5
“We’re ‘this close’,” says Sue
kilometers to get it. Jamestown’s
Jones, Jamestown Rotary
Rotary drilled wells to make that
president, describing the
clean water an everyday reality
Resource Center Campers supported, in part, by Rotary Auction proceeds.
Rotary’s worldwide Polio
in two rural villages last year, in
Plus project. Polio once raged
sub-Saharan Niger and in Haiti.
in epidemic proportions around the
The Rotary auction helps make life-giving
globe, affecting millions every year. It has
contributions like that possible every year.
now been beaten down to a rare handful
Money raised by the Rotary Club of
in a few remaining hotspots. We are ‘this
Jamestown’s fund raising events are
close’ to the historic, final defeat of this
divided 60/40 between community and
tenacious scourge.
international projects. The auction is the
Graham says there are at least two ways
biggest fundraiser of the year for the Rotary
to participate in the auction and the work
Club, whose mission is always “Service
it supports. First, for a great Friday night
above Self.”
Rotary
exchange
students
(L
to
R),
Asako
Nakamoto
of
Kanazawa,
out, with hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, a
The In-bound and Out-bound Youth
Japan; Emilie Bjerre of Odense, Denmark; Virag Hollos, Am Rotary’s
bidder card and a couple of hours in the Exchange student from Eastern Europe; Judith Aisthorpe from Australia. Exchange Program, for instance, promotes
company of one of the country’s most
world peace and understanding through
entertaining and successful auctioneers,
good works and education. Jones’
Chuck Ludwig—a special treat in itself—simply come to the Dr. Lillian granddaughter was in Japan with the Youth Exchange Program at the
Vitanza Ney Renaissance Center, 119-121 West Third St. in Jamestown. time of last year’s tsunami and earthquake and able to experience and
The doors will open at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 20, 2012, with a $5
report first-hand on the devastating events. Rotary students in Japan
donation.
returned home early to lessen the burden on their hosts, but many
The second way to join in is to donate an item to be auctioned. Up for
plan to go back with a renewed and deepened understanding of life in
bids this year, for instance, are a John Deere JS36 Self Propelled Lawn
another culture.
Mower donated by Z&M Ag & Turf, a one year membership to JCC
The Rotary Club of Jamestown also provides smaller grants or other
Total Fitness donated by JCC Total Fitness, a beautifully refinished
forms of assistance to 10 to 20 greater Jamestown area community
antique trunk donated by Skip Proctor, an HP Office Jet 4500 All-inorganizations for equipment, special projects and programs.
One Printer donated by WCA Hospital, a $400 gift certificate donated
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Among the most popular auction items are the Money
Pies. The auction begins with some of the most delicious,
home made and hand crafted pies in Chautauqua
County, baked by Rotary members. Each of three pies
is accompanied by an envelope, one of which contains
$200, one with $100 and one with $50. The bidding is
always lively and the pie is always mouth watering…and
whichever prize the winning bidder earns is always the best
secret ingredient.
While the items up for bid are always outstanding, Graham
wants people who come to the auction to know that
their bids earn much more than a fine article of trade or
a service. The bids all serve a higher purpose; to improve
the lives of friends and neighbors at home and around the
world. This is not meant to be a low price flea market built
for bargains, but a valuable opportunity to make the best
contribution one can make to “Service above Self,” and to
receive a sincere and high value Thank You in return.
The auction was founded by auctioneer Chuck Ludwig 27
years ago as a Rotarian committed to community service.
A signature Ludwig addition to each year’s auction is
an absolutely punctual start, always at exactly 7:05 P.M.
Anyone unable to attend in person, but still interested in
supporting the community, can join the silent auction for
items such as gift certificates and more, by visiting extras.
post-journal.com/RotaryAuction/.
A Grand Night for Great Causes – The Twenty-seventh
Annual Rotary Auction, will take place at the Dr. Lillian
Vitanza Ney Renaissance Center, 119-121 West Third
St. in Jamestown. The doors will open at 6 p.m. with a $5
donation and hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and a bidder card.
The auction begins at 7:05, exactly.
Four Seasons Nursery & Garden
Center Offers FREE Trees
Four Seasons Nursery & Garden Center is offering one free tree to 12 school districts in Chautauqua and
Cattaraugus counties. This is in an effort to help school districts enhance their properties and offset the
financial constraints of the current economy.
The trees consist of evergreens, weeping ornamentals, flowering crabapples and shade trees. Trees can be
viewed at our nursery with an appointment and/or you can talk to Matt Harper regarding your specific
wants and needs. We are hoping that these trees could be planted at your location close to Arbor Day, April
27, 2012. This would help your students and our communities to understand the importance trees play in
our environment. Four Seasons is planning to deliver the trees to your facility the week of April 23rd to
allow for planting with Arbor Day celebrations.
In addition to the tree donation we will be available for a limited amount of school tours during the
beginning of June for elementary classes to tour the nursery & greenhouses to experience the horticulture
opportunity in their community. We conducted a trial run for this program last year with an elementary
class from Love School in Jamestown. It was a great success. We arranged four stations with hands on
activities, as well as, some interaction with the animals which included sheep, goat, duck, chickens, pig and
a calf. These are animals on our farm, Bit-O-Breeze Farm. If your school would be interested please contact
our office so that we can determine the interest and begin to schedule.
For your ground maintenance needs, Four Seasons Nursery & Garden Center has available: annuals, perennials,
shrubs, and trees both deciduous and evergreen. We also have an extensive selection of both bagged and bulk
products, such as, screened topsoil, stone, compost and mulches. All of our products are available for delivery and/
or pickup at the nursery seven days a week. We offer our products to school districts at a 15% discount off normal
retail pricing, with delivery charge based upon the distance of delivery.
Four Seasons is available to help with your needs by calling 484-1485 or checking our new website www.
fourseasonswny.com (still under construction). Matt & Julie look forward to hearing from you to select your tree
and anything else we may be able to help you with.
Earth Day Festival Set At JCC April 25
Jamestown Community College’s annual
Earthfest, celebrating Earth Day, will be held
from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 25.
The event, sponsored by JCC’s Earth Awareness
Club and the college program committee of the
JCC Faculty Student Association, is free and
open to the public.
Weather permitting, Earthfest will be held
outside the Hamilton Collegiate Center near the
pond. Otherwise, the program will be held in the
Student Union.
Music by local acoustic guitarist Matt Maloof will
open Earthfest. At noon, Jeff Musial will display
various animals from Nickel City Reptiles and Exotics.
Throughout the event, vendors and exhibitors
will provide ecofriendly products and
information including nature photography,
jewelry, plants, and educational displays by local
environmental organizations. Live animals will
provide an opportunity for interactive education.
A tree seedling adoption will be conducted by
the Earth Awareness Club from tree donations
made by the Chautauqua County Soil and Water
Conservation District.
Proceeds from the sale of fairly traded products
by Earth Awareness Club members will be
donated to environmental organizations as
part of this year’s Earthfest theme, “Sustainable
Living,” in support of the International Year of
Sustainable Energy for All as proclaimed by the
United Nations for 2012. The organizations that
will benefit from the club’s fundraising efforts
are Allegheny Defense Project, REEF, and the
Chautauqua County Humane Society.
JCC’s Earth Awareness Club promotes an
increased understanding and appreciation
of the natural world and its creatures, wise
environmental stewardship, enhanced knowledge
of important environmental issues, compassionate
living, and local awareness and action.
The club hopes that members of the JCC
community, as well as members of the
community at large, will join together in
celebration of the Earth and learn more about
how to be better stewards of the wonders that
nature provides.
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Editor’s Message
The People’s Paper.
Everything Old Is New Again
Take old Planet Earth, for instance, said to be 4.54 billion years old. Then get up some dark
night, long before sunrise. Watch the stars slowly wink out, see the sky brighten with the
first morning light and hear the early birds begin to sing. It’s all brand new… all over again.
Whether you think of the Earth as a living, breathing entity or simply a ball of rocks and
soil and sea, you must realize, if we don’t respect it we will destroy it. Happy Earth Day,
Sunday, April22, 2012.
This week The Jamestown Gazette brings you people who pay attention to our planet in
big ways and small and specialize in making old things new.
When the Earth shakes our cities into rubble or torrential rains wash our villages into
the sea, everything needs to be made new again, or at least safe once more for the legion
of homeless survivors. It’s only the people of Earth who can do that. The Rotary Club
of Jamestown is merely one of thousands of organizations which do such work, but this
week, Gazette readers have an opportunity to enjoy a great night out at the twenty-seventh
Annual Rotary Auction and contribute to the mission to place service above self at home
and abroad.
Consider the impact the “throw away” society inflicts on the Earth. Old things are junked
in mountainous refuse piles dotting the landscape. New things replace them, using up
more resources. What about making things that are hard to wear out, then repairing them
when they do? Meet the Franchina family of cobblers. “There’s no shoe I can’t fix,” Tony
Franchina promises. Why pay $200 for a new pair of shoes when a $20 dollar bill might
make the old ones good as new? Cobbler is an ancient profession that’s also always as
good as new.
Earth Day is in Springtime. That’s when the green-thumbers and happy wanderers
celebrate new life in the land. Spend a little time this week with Joanne Tanner, our weekly
Down To Earth columnist, and renew your family ties with the good earth in your own
back yard. And while you are at it, remember, if we don’t respect the Earth, we will destroy
it. Please go lightly with the pesticides, herbicides and fungicides. A little dirt under your
fingernails from weeding and pruning is a lot healthier for mother Earth…and you can
probably use the exercise anyway.
And finally, meet Lauren Wakelee in our Young Writers corner this week. Hear the music
she hears and enjoy the vistas in the lush, beautiful silences of Spring.
Enjoy the read.
Walt Pickut
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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Bridal Becky......................................................... Chautauquawedding.com
Chad Ecklof..........................................................................Computer School
Candy Johnson......................................................................KC’S Collectible
Four Discriminate Diners................................................ Restaurant Review
Katrina Fuller................................Life and Times of a Modern Housewife
Julia Garstecki.................................................................How Did I Get Here
Kate Gross.................................................................Explore Our State Parks
Linda Johnson..............................................................WCA Medical Minute
Pastor Scott Hannon.................................................................. Faith Matters
Pastor Shawn Hannon................................................................ Faith Matters
Amie Libby................................................................................. Senior Minute
Vicki McGraw.............................................................Join Me In the Kitchen
Miller Hall Financial...............................................................Financial Cents
Elaine Rissel, RN.........................................................................Nurses Notes
Jason Sample................................................................... Contributing Writer
Dan Swackhammer........................................................................ Cell Center
Joanna Tanner..........................................................................Down To Earth
Janet Wahlberg................................................................ Finding Your Family
WCA Hospital........................................................................ Medical Minute
Lori J. Wilson..................................................................Ms. Movies Reviews
Young Gazetteers................................................. Students, Pre-K to Seniors
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Nurse’s notes
April 12th,
100 Years Later
(Clara Barton—RIP)
Master Gardener Program Seeking
Fourth Class of Participants
The Master Gardener program of Chautauqua County, offered through Cornell Cooperative
Extension, is happy to announce that they will once again be offering the Master Gardener Core
Training and are seeking their fourth class of participants. The Master Gardeners will be holding
two informational meetings about the program and how interested candidates can apply on
Wednesday, May 2nd from 10-11:30 AM and Wednesday, May 9th from 6:30-8 PM at the Frank
W. Bratt Agricultural Center, 3542 Turner Road, Jamestown, NY 14701.
Interested individuals should attend one of these meetings to learn about the requirements and
benefits of becoming a Master Gardener as well as receive an application for the program. The new
Master Gardener class will be held on Wednesday mornings from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, beginning
in mid-August and running through mid-December. Course topics include, but are not limited to:
garden botany, soils and fertilizers, composting, insects and diseases, pruning, perennials, annuals,
herbs, and wildlife management.
Contributing Writer
Elaine Rissel, RN
In the 100 years since the death of Clara Barton (born
Dec. 25, 1821, Oxford, Mass., U.S. — died April 12,
1912, Glen Echo, Md.) much has changed. One thing
that she started that has not changed is the American
Red Cross and their goals for helping the community. As
a pioneer and humanitarian, she risked her life to bring
aid and supplies to the soldiers fighting in the Civil War.
Attending the Geneva Convention in 1864, she learned
of the Red Cross Movement and got that started in the
United States. Armed with a letter from the head of the
International Committee of the Red Cross, Barton took
her appeal to President Rutherford B. Hayes in 1877, but
he looked on the treaty as a possible “entangling alliance”
and rejected it. His successor, President James Garfield,
was supportive and seemed ready to sign it when he was
assassinated. Finally, Garfield’s successor, Chester Arthur,
signed the treaty in 1882 and a few days later the Senate
ratified it. Initially, the goal was to assist Civil War soldiers
and their families, but it has grown into so much more.
Today, 131 years later, the American Red Cross has
educated many classes, provided assistance to those who
have experienced devastation, and is the largest supplier
of blood and blood products.
The American Red Cross has many educational offerings
in the community. The American Red Cross can educate
the community in First Aid and Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation (CPR), works with individuals that are
interested in babysitting, and provides lifesaving and
swimming classes. In our community, I always found the
swimming classes an invaluable resource, especially when
spending time on Chautauqua Lake.
The American Red Cross also provides assistance to
those undergoing devastating losses, as with house fires
or tornados. They can provide assistance with feeding,
shelters, comfort kits or financial assistance if the
individuals qualify. The ARC may also be able to contact
soldiers in the event of losses.
The American Red Cross is widely known for its blood
donation centers. Blood donations have been low, and the
need for blood is evident now. A blood donor needs to
be over 110 pounds and in good physical condition, over
17 years old (or have parental consent) and simply needs
the time to donate. Usually, with an appointment, one
can donate in less that 1 hour. After donation, the donor
should drink an extra 4-6 glasses non-alcoholic fluid and
not do any heavy lifting (I like to use this as an excuse to
have my boyfriend take me out for dinner, as cooking at
my house is a strenuous task!)
If you are looking for a way to help your fellow man, why not
contact the American Red Cross? For more information on
Clara Barton or her contributions to the American Red Cross
visit the local chapter, located at 325 East Fourth Street,
Jamestown. The telephone number is: (716)664-5115 or
reach them on the web at www.redcross.org.
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A potential Master Gardener has a basic interest and knowledge about landscapes and lawn
care, flower and vegetable gardening and is enthusiastic about learning and sharing horticultural
knowledge and skills with others. Participants also need a flexible time schedule to allow for
participation in the program, and be willing to volunteer a minimum of 50 hours throughout 2013
on various horticultural projects.
If you would like to attend one of the informational meetings on either May 2nd or May 9th, please
contact Betsy Burgeson by May 1st at (716) 664-9502 x 204 or [email protected]. Space is limited.
Lutheran Helps JNP Food Pantry
Multiply Donations
(lt. to rt.) Douglas Frazier, Director of Dining Services at Lutheran; Sally Villella, Diet Technician; and Erica Richerson, Registered Dietitian
present food donations from Lutheran employees to Barb Hungerford, Executive Director for Joint Neighborhood Project.
Morrison’s Dining Services at Lutheran celebrated National Nutrition Month by offering classes on
healthy cooking, “Flexiterian Fridays” to promote vegetarian choices, and sponsoring both a food
drive for Joint Neighborhood Project and a heart healthy BBQ to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s
Association.
“This is Morrison’s way of spotlighting the wonderful relationship we have with the people at
Lutheran,” said Doug Frazier, Director of Dining Services. “Every day we do our best to care for our
residents and this is an opportunity to go outside of our walls, support a worthy cause and reach out
to help our neighbors.”
Erica Richerson, dietitian at Lutheran spearheaded the food drive in response to a special request
from JNP. “Joint Neighborhood Project is honored to have been chosen again to participate in
the Feinstein Foundation’s 15th consecutive $1 Million Giveaway to Fight Hunger,” said Barb
Hungerford, JNP Executive Director. “Any donation of cash, checks or food items raised by JNP
from March 1 – April 30 will be counted and matched. We are thrilled to receive such a generous
donation from Lutheran during this important time.”
Morrison Management Specialists is based in Atlanta and is the nation’s only food service company
exclusively dedicated to providing food, nutrition and dining services to the healthcare and senior
living communities. Morrison is actively committed to fostering ways to enjoy great-tasting, healthy
food through socially responsible practices and superior customer service.
History Detectives Learn about
the Adams Presidency
The Fenton History Center invites all students in grades 4-7 who are interested in social studies and history to
come to the new History Detectives program. This month students will be traveling to the turn of the 1800s
to find out about President John Adams, a champion for independence, and his wife Abigail. Students will
learn about what was happening not only in New York, but the newly formed United States and the world.
The Fenton education programs are aligned with the New York State education standards for all grades.
The session will be filled with activities, games and a snack. The cost is only $8 per student. Bring a friend
for half price. This is the third in a series of nine sessions per year. The group will not meet in August or
December. Depending on the topic of the month, the students will host guest speakers and take field trips to
other significant places in the area. They will study artifacts from the time periods being discussed. For more
information and to register please call 716-664-6256 or email [email protected]. The
Fenton History Center is located just south of the Washington St. bridge (Route 60S).
Jamestown Gazette
April 16, 2012
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Young Writer of the week
The Silence of Spring
Jamestown High School
Lauren Wakelee
I sit alone enjoying the silence of spring.
Feeling the cold chill of the spring air.
I hear the splash of distant running water
Along with the rustle of leaves
From all the commotion of the animals coming out
I feel at ease.
My mind clear.
I can breathe.
The smell of the freshly grown flowers is sweet.
I stare into the sky
Pass me one by one
I used to love sitting alone in a field full of flowers right next to this creek by
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no pressure when I was there all by myself. Ill never forget the serenity.
The Jamestown Gazette is pleased to celebrate the talent of Jamestown’s
youth in partnership with the Arts Council for Chautauqua County’s 3rd
Street Canvas Urban Literary Trail project.
Edited by Margie E. Burke
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On Mother’s Day our hubbies usually take the morning shift,
take us to our favorite brunch or buy us something meaningful.
Not that those homemade cards and crafts aren’t adorable.
But we both know you heard those midnight cries too. We just
know you lack the equipment to fix the problem. Let us know
you appreciate us, especially when we appear zombielike.
Having a Christmas Birthday isn’t the worst thing that could
happen, and the older I get the less it matters, but I’m still going
to whine about it. I get one shot a year to know that what I
want… I don’t have to buy. Don’t get me started on the “Here’s
your Birthmas Gift!” That only works if it is REALLY amazing.
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to a little fuss being made over me, I got shafted.
And those of you making anniversary plans-don’t pretend you
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Julia Garstecki
Some of you may not admit it, but those of you with normal
birthdays have enjoyed picking out the restaurant a time or
ten. Now that you’re older you don’t care so much, but at one
time I bet you did.
To soak up the summer sun.
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in this issue)
When conceiving didn’t happen as easily as my sex education
teacher promised, Mother’s Day could be an emotional day.
If you think I’m over dramatic, ask anybody going through
fertility treatments. When I discovered my due date was
Mother’s Day, it was almost symbolic. However, after sharing
my birthday, I’ll be darned if my kid has to share his big day
with anyone, even me. At least it’s a floating holiday.
And of course I couldn’t have a regular anniversary. Chris and
I will have been married thirteen years next week (I could
really use a professional massage, honey!). And it’s also my
daughter’s birthday. Her due date was supposed to be Easter
Sunday. However, on my seventh wedding anniversary I gave
Chris his gift at Brooks Memorial. Yeah yeah, he got a beautiful
daughter and all, but I also packed his card and gift in my
hospital bag.
In our house we’ve learned to celebrate along the way, and a
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chance to do it. I think that’s a pretty cool side effect. But that
doesn’t mean you don’t have to get me something, Chris, so
get shopping! Happy Anniversary to you, and Happy Birthday
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Riverfront properties and to enhance connections between the River and other parts of the City.
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The Alzheimer’s Association, Western New York Chapter is offering two
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calling the Alzheimer’s Association at 800-272-3900.
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offices at 366-6200 or 484-1101.
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Three Generations of Cobblers
Editor
Walter W. Pickut
“I was nine years old when I sewed my first pair of shoes,” Tony Franchina
said proudly to a customer recently at Tony’s Shoe Depot in Jamestown,
New York. “I was always around the shop with my dad. He started in the
business in 1923, and after he came home from WWII, he opened a shop
in Falconer. I was only 21 when he died in 1968 at the age of 52, but I, and
later my son, carried on the business.”
Tony Franchina learned the shoe business from his father and he, in turn,
apprenticed his son in the craft. The family is now approaching 90 years in
the same business through three generations. “In the late 1940s, there 47
shoe repair shops in Jamestown alone,” Tony explained. “Today, there are
only two in all of Chautauqua County. I’m here at 1080 East 2nd Street in
Jamestown and my son is in Westfield at 12 North Portage Street.”
Cobbler is the old fashioned name for a shoemaker who repairs shoes
rather than making them. During the Great Depression, in 1930, there
were more than 120,000 cobblers in the U.S. Today, there are only about
7,000 shoe-repair shops left. However, with so many people feeling the
current economic pinch, many people are choosing to pay $10 to $20 or
more for a good repair rather than $100 to $400 for a new pair of shoes.
Cobblers have been experiencing a bit of a renaissance across the country
in the last few years.
Tony Franchina explains the historic decline in the number of cobblers
by speculating that many of today’s young workers expect immediate,
high paying jobs right out of school. A few years ago, Tony and his wife,
Terry, went to Jamestown Community College to explain their work for
the College’s Career Days, hoping to attract young, entrepreneurially
minded people. “After three years,” Tony said, “only two students showed
any interest in an internship, and they didn’t stay with it. When I was a
teenager,” Franchina added, “we felt lucky if we had a ball and a bat and a
bike. Now some kids want everything—right away.”
Working with fine leathers and high fashion footwear is an art. It requires
long study and years of practice. Since the year 1100, London, England has
been home to a special class of cobbler called cordwainers, so called for
the fine, Spanish Cordovan leather they worked with. Today’s successful
cobblers have survived by adopting those high, historical standards.
podiatric specialists across the country. One of his earliest experiences in
that work, however, nearly caused a family crisis.
A customer, whom Tony will only identify as Mr. H., today, had lost his
lower leg in a WWII battle injury. Old style prostheses were painful to
wear. Tony was trying to reshape and pad the artificial leg while Mr. H.
waited. Tony Jr., at 3 years of age, saw the procedure and ran home in terror
to tell his mother, “Daddy must be really mad. He tore that man’s leg off.”
Tony Jr. is now preparing to celebrate 20 successful years in business at
Tony’s Shoe Repair & Sales in Westfield, New York. He has also expanded
his business to include 1,000 different kinds of gloves in ordinary leather
and some more exotic varieties, such as buffalo, lamb, elk and deer.
Franchina Jr.’s interests also include the history of the cobbler’s profession.
He purchased a five storey building for his shop and has assembled in
the rest of the space a remarkable collection of antique and historically
important tools and the machines of shoecraft with an eye to one day
opening a Cobbler’s Museum, which would be the first of its kind in
the U.S. The Westfield building itself is historically important, having
housed in its basement a northern terminus of the Underground Railroad,
assisting Southern slaves in their escape to Canada before the Civil War
and emancipation.
Old machines in the cobbler’s trade can be valuable in every day use too.
Franchina recently purchased for his Jamestown shop a stitching machine
which was built in 1895 for a special kind of sewing that some of the most
modern shoes require for repairs.
Terry Franchina recently retired after 39 years of service as a registered
nurse at WCA Hospital and enjoys working with Tony at the shop.
However, when asked about his own plans for the future, Tony delivers his
answer with a laugh and a friendly smile. “I’ll never retire. There isn’t any
thing I can’t fix, and I love my work.”
Readers who enjoy an engaging conversation and would like to watch
a master craftsman work on their own shoes can visit Tony and Terry
Franchina at Tony’s Shoe Depot, 1080 East 2nd St., Jamestown, NY, or call
(716) 665-4637.
But an apprentice needs patience. Franchina’s father began as a 13-year-old
apprentice in 1923 working for $0.25, a mere quarter, for a week’s work
that including fetching lunch and
chopping wood for his boss, a Mr.
Parsalini, whose shoe shop was on 1st
Street in Jamestown. Only after years
of training was he able to strike out on
his own and land a new job at $3.25
per week.
Many years later, the youngest of the
three generations of Franchinas, Tony
Jr., attended Jamestown Community
College with an eye toward an
academic degree. He was also working
at a gas station to earn his way. But he
discovered he had no time of his own
left, and no friends. Tony hired him
at the family shoe shop and paid him
more than the gas station. “I’ll always
be your Dad,” Franchini told his new
employee, “but today I’m your boss.”
He made one promise, though. “You’ll
learn more in 1 year watching me than
in 4 years of college.”
Tony’s Shoe Depot does more than
repair fine shoes. Franchina also crafts
orthopedic shoes, special footwear,
for people with deformed and injured
feet. He is well known for his close
collaboration with foot surgeons and
Tony and Terry Franchina, owners of Tony’s Shoe Depot in Jamestown, New York
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ANOTHER EASTER DATE?
1. According to the United Nations and international law,
the territorial waters of most countries extend how many
miles out to sea from their shorelines?
2. What is the most common color used in M & M
candies?
3. In terms of electricity, what does AC stand for?
4. What Country is the largest wine-producing where wine
is grown in every region of the country? 5. Which Ohio-born inventor held over 1,000 patents,
including one for the invention of the motion-picture
projector?
6. From the computer world: What does the word
“modem” abbreviate?
7. Which letter begins more words in the English language
than any other letter?
8. Almost one million people in the USA speak Tagalog.
Which country is this language native to?
9. Which two letters have the highest point value in the
game of Scrabble? 10 points?
10. What things are referred to as the “painted ladies” of San
Francisco?
Submitted By
Father George S. Zervos
Priest at Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Jamestown, NY • 483-0022
The Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox
Church of Jamestown, NY, celebrated the
Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, on
Sunday morning at 12:00 A.M. on April l5
of this year.
One may ask why Orthodox Christians—
that is Greek, Albanian, Russian,
Ukrainian, Serbian, Syrian, Ethiopian, etc.,
celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus a week
later than the other Christian churches
from the western part of the world.
Prior to 325 A.D., when all believers
belonged to the ONE Church, each
Orthodox jurisdiction celebrated
Pascha, or Easter, at different times
from one another. To unify all the
Orthodox under a common date, and
to settle other Theological questions,
the First Ecumenical Council was
convened by the Emperor of the Roman
Empire, Constantine the Great ruling
in Constantinople—now Istanbul. The
Council was held in a suburb called
Nicea—hence the Nicene Creed—
established there and still recited by all
Orthodox today under that name.
Jamestown’s Greek Orthodox Church
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At this Council, representatives from
far and near came together to deal with
and vote upon many theological and
jurisdictional problems, including the date
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church of Jamestown, New York
of Holy Pascha. Easter would be the first
Sunday after the first full moon, following
the spring vernal equinox and AFTER the Jewish Passover was concluded. Therefore, Orthodox Easter
fell on April l5th in 2012, following this formula.
The Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ is a focal point to all Christians because it verifies Jesus’
words in Scripture that all people will be resurrected from the grave when He comes in all His glory,
accompanied by His angels to judge each person. This is believed because He told us, “I am the
Resurrection and the life, whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies, and whoever lives and
believes in Me will never die.” ( John 11:25-26) We have proof of this as depicted on the Saturday before
Palm Sunday, called Lazarus Saturday, when Jesus was called to his friend’s tomb four days after his death,
and by the words of Jesus, Lazarus walked out alive from the tomb, still wrapped in burial clothing.
Every Orthodox Pascha, in the Holy Sepulcre Church in Jerusalem, the Patriarch of Jerusalem enters
the actual sepulcre of Jesus, a very small cave in the lowest level of the immense Holy Sepulcre Church
edifice, holding a bundle of unlit candles. There is no electricity, flame or matches in there. At exactly,
12:00 a.m., midnight, a mystical flame lights the candles, and the Patriarch holds them out through a
small window. Thousands of pilgrims outside of the tomb, light their candles from the original ones. They
sing the Hymn, “Christ is risen from the dead, and through death He has trampled death and to those in
the tombs, He has bestowed life.” It is also attested by witnesses that if one were to put their hand in the
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At 12:00 a.m., on Easter Sunday morning, in totally darkened Churches, all Orthodox Priests throughout
the world light their Easter candle from a lit candle on the Holy Altar, proclaiming, “Come receive the
light, the unwaning light, come and glorify Christ, who did arise from the dead.” Then the Priests light
the candles of the Acolytes, who in turn light the candles of the people in the congregation. Then, along
with the Priests and the choirs all those gathered together sing the above hymn, “Christ is Risen...”
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Jamestown Gazette
April 16, 2012
Down to Earth
Faith
Matters
Easter flowers
Great Britain in the 18th century. Sweet green
peas are shelled from tough, inedible pods.
Soup peas produce hard, starch-filled seeds
for drying inside inedible pods. Seed size and
color vary with variety.
Contributing Writer
Joanne Tanner
Back to normal
after easter
Contributing Writer
Pastor Shawn Hannon
It’s time to break fast—which, apparently, is more
than just the most important meal of the day. Easter
is here, and is a reality that means more than pastel
colors and decorated eggs. We all know that over the
40 days before Easter we have been walking through
the wilderness of Lent. Many of us have taken to
the practices of charity, prayer, and fasting. Many
of us have sacrificed in some way over the season.
But Easter is here, and with the Alleluias comes the
breaking of those fasts.
Finally, life is back to normal.
In Buffalo, and around the world, the breaking of
those fasts is so widely celebrated that it has become
a polish holiday called Dyngus Day. Dyngus Day is
the day after Easter. Every year thousands take to the
streets to join the celebration.
Finally, life is back to normal.
But with everything going back to normal, I cannot
help but wonder what the point was. What was
the point of giving up chocolate for 40 days (okay,
more like 30 days) if all we planned to do was gorge
ourselves on it later? What’s the point of praying more
for 40 days alone? Do we really not need it as much
during the season of Easter? Of course not! What’s the point of going back to normal?
This is where I have to agree with Anderson Cooper.
In his show last week he reported on Dyngus Day. He
found the report so foolish he broke into a laughing
fit that lasted over a minute. He had the giggles so
bad he actually had to excuse himself and move off
camera. Now, Anderson was laughing at the pussy
willows everyone wears (and who can blame him),
but isn’t the thought that all that fasting and charity
and praying are finally finished just as comical?
Lent is over, but what if Easter weren’t about breaking
fasts, but about recommitting ourselves to the kind of
lives God is calling us to? After all, Easter isn’t about
life back to normal. Easter is about life in a new way.
So celebrate Easter with polka or milk chocolate, but
don’t celebrate the break in a fast. It celebrate the joy
in a new reality. And give thanks that finally, life isn’t
back to normal.
April 16, 2012
On April 22nd more than a billion people
around the globe will participate in Earth Day.
What I find to be pretty neat is that there is a
Network in the WNY area dedicated to Earth
Day on an Internet website. The network is
collecting “a billion acts of green” and would
like to know what you are up to for Earth
Day? Individuals can pledge to participate,
and organizations can register what they are
doing as well. It is called “grow WNY,” and
you can find it at: http://growwny.org/earthday/act. You will also find some great ideas
if you’re looking for a way to commemorate
the day. Activities for Earth Day will be
happening all week as well. In Jamestown,
check with the Audubon Center and
Sanctuary for Saturday April 21st activities
at: http://www.jamestownaudubon.org. How
about joining a Drum Circle? Participating
in a drum circle to celebrate Mother Earth is
an ancient tradition and lots of fun too! Enter
“Earth Day Drum Circle” in a search engine
and I’ll bet you’ll find one in your area. Don’t
forget to check with your local nurseries to
see what activities or specials they are running
for Earth day as well.
I actually do believe that Mother Earth is a
living breathing organism and, as such, she will
rejoice in our many celebrations in honor of
her. (Did you watch Horton Hears a Who?)
What better way to commemorate Earth
Day than for us to rejoice in her goodness by
planting a Spring Garden?
Now is the time for Peas please - Yes it’s time
to grow peas. How exciting! The garden
season can begin. Well, almost. Peas are a cool
weather crop and, as such, can be planted very
early in the season, usually 1 month prior to
your last frost date. Our nights have still been
a wee bit too chilly with hard frost warnings
so you may want to wait until the end of April
to get your peas in. Additional sowings can be
made 2 to 3 weeks apart. Peas produce poorly
in hot weather, so an early start is always a wise
strategy. They will have plenty of cool weather
thru May and into June. A second crop can be
sown in late summer for harvesting in late fall.
Varieties of Peas
Snap peas are eaten whole, and both the
crunchy pod and the peas inside taste sweet.
Snap peas yield more food per square foot
than the other types.
Snow peas produce tender, flat pods that
are eaten whole. Snow peas also produce
the most tender vine tips for adding to
salads or stir-fries.
Shell peas are often called English peas,
because many fine varieties were developed in
Jamestown Gazette
How to Plant Peas
All peas benefit from a trellis or support. Install
a 6-foot-tall trellis before planting long-vined
varieties. Compact varieties can be staked with
unemployed tomato cages after they sprout.
Peas also do well in trellised containers.
Prepare a wide planting bed by loosening the
soil to at least 10 inches deep while mixing in
compost. Do not use fertilizer unless your soil
is very poor or low in organic matter. Plant
seeds in a double row, with a row of seeds on
each side of the trellis. Poke seeds into the
prepared site 2 inches apart and 1 inch deep.
Soak pea seeds overnight in water before
planting them. This will insure strong
germination.
Coat pea seeds with a powdered pea/bean
inoculants if you haven’t grown peas in your
garden in previous years. This will provide
bacteria that live on pea roots and produce
nitrogen. In subsequent seasons, scatter a
spade full of soil taken from last year’s pea
planting site onto your new pea bed. It will
contain enough bacteria to help kick-start the
nitrogen-fixing process.
In the Kitchen- Many peas will be eaten before
they ever reach the kitchen, because all peas,
except for starchy soup peas, are great to eat
raw. A 50-calorie heaping handful of snap or
snow peas provide iron, fiber and one-third of
your daily quota of vitamin C. Peas cook fast,
so they are great to toss into stir-fried dishes.
Snap and snow peas work well as finger foods
to dip into salad dressings. Cook dried peas
like beans, but pre-soak them for only a few
hours before cooking them.
Other cool weather crops-Lettuce is the next
crop that can be planted in the spring. I like
to grow varieties like “cut- and-come again,”
in containers as well as small head lettuce like
butter crunch or sweet bib. There are only a
couple of perennial vegetable crops; asparagus
and rhubarb. They are also cool weather/
spring crops. (More on these two in the
following weeks.) For a first-time crop you are
better off planting in a bed that was prepared
last fall, covered with black plastic so the area
will be ready for spring planting.
Remember to “Tread softly on Mother
Earth” meaning: if you begin to work the
earth too soon in the spring you can cause
much damage to your soil structure. If the
earth has not thawed and warmed up or
is too wet, you will create a problem for
yourself ruining the soil structure and will
not be successful with your crop.
A great magazine to subscribe to: Mother Earth
News-every issue is an invaluable guide to leading
a more sustainable life, covering ideas from
fighting rising energy costs and protecting the
environment to avoiding unnecessary spending on
processed food. You’ll find tips for slashing heating
bills, growing fresh produce at home and more.
The magazine Mother Earth News promises to
help you cut costs without sacrificing luxuries.
www.JamestownGazette.com • Page 13
Ms. Movies Movie Review
Corner
KC’s
Contributing Writer
Candy Johnson,
KC’s Emporium
Now that Easter has passed (and if you are
very, very smart), you are preparing for
the next third most important holiday of
all - Mother’s Day. I’m sure you’ve heard
the old saying, “If Mama ain’t happy, ain’t
nobody happy.....” (which brings to mind,
“Ain’t, ain’t a word and I ain’t gonna say
it”), but I digress...
Mirror Mirror
The Ides of March
Tinker Taylor
Soldier Spy
Contributing Writer
Lori J. Wilson
As I don’t have a whole lot to say about these three films
individually, I’ve decided to put them together for you to get the
most bang for your buck.
I went to see Mirror Mirror (2012, PG) with my daughter. At first I
was concerned the film might be too much for her, but the PG rating
didn’t let me down. Enjoyable for both of us, my favorite aspect
was the theatrical feel. Look forward to the nighttime forest scenes!
It was nice to see Nathan Lane on the silver screen again, and the
dwarves add humor to balance out the darker themes.
Next: I was disappointed with The Ides of March (2011, R) I was
expecting a dramatic movie which takes place in the throes of a
political campaign, which it does. *Spoiler alert!* However, I wasn’t
prepared for an unwanted pregnancy / suicide to take focus. Apart
from that, you could give it a go.
Last: Gary Oldman, in Tinker Taylor Soldier Spy (2011, R), is one
of my favorite actors and I’m sure you love him too - how could you
not? He is certainly deserving of his Oscar nomination for his role
as George Smiley, and I was happy to see Colin Firth, John Hurt
and Mark Strong. But let me tell you, I had to watch this one twice.
Well, I got near the end but restarted it because it was that confusing
to me. Usually I have no problem following a storyline and once I
caught up with the film, I really enjoyed it. It’s definitely a film to
exercise your concentration skills.
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Anyway, as a bit of background on
Mother’s Day, some historians believe
the earliest celebrations started as ancient
spring festivals dedicated to mother
goddesses. England’s “Mothering Sunday,”
also called Mid-Lent Sunday, is observed
on the fourth Sunday in Lent. In the
1600’s in England, young men and women
who were apprentices or servants returned
home on Mothering Sunday bringing to
their mothers small gifts like trinkets or a
“mothering cake.” In Northern England
and Scotland, mothers were served
“carlings” - pancakes made of steeped
pease fried in butter, with pepper & salt
(possibly the early ancestor to “breakfast
in bed”?)
Mother’s Day became a national holiday in
the U.S. in 1914 under President Wilson,
recognizing Anna Jarvis’ effort to honor
her mother, also Anna Jarvis, for her
efforts to raise awareness of poor health
conditions in Appalachia. We have many
ways to show our Mothers appreciation
on Mother’s Day for their love and care
throughout the year. My own mother
passed any many years ago, so I thought I
would write a bit about what my husband’s
mother enjoys receiving and we have fun
searching out for her -- tea cups.
My mother-in-law prefers floral-motif
on her cups, which is the most standard
pattern you will find but, not by any
means, the only one. You will find every
artistic design you can think of (and some
you never would have) depending on
how much time you spend searching. So
first, determine what you might want to
collect: a) maybe cups/saucers from a
specific era or you find a specific artist
or motif appealing. Take the time to do
some research to learn which items in
that area are more common and which
ones are harder to find, that way if you
are lucky enough to stumble across a rare
find, you’ll know to snatch it up! Also
familiarize yourself with some of the major
names that collectors value so that you can
recognize them if you should come across
them: Havilland, Royal Doulton, Limoges,
and Wedgewood to name a few. Antique
Chinese and Japanese tea cups make a
good collection too. Marks on the bottom
are important too. Small hand-written
marks in colors tend to be used before the
1800’s. Printed/stamped marks in colors
other than blue are usually post 1850. Use
of the word “royal” before the company
name was typically used after 1850. Use
of the term “LTD” or “Limited” appears
mostly after 1860. The term “Trademark”
is used after 1862. Use of registration
Numbers such as “Rd No.10057” started
in 1884. Research these marks to help you
find approximate age and maker.
Now, you are ready to search! You can
shop online, at estate sales, auctions,
antique stores. If you find the cup, don’t
be afraid to purchase it because you might
find the matching saucer later. Keep your
collection displayed safely and out of direct
sunlight, and never wash in the dishwasher.
The first photos shown are from Royal
Sealy Japan. Note the “X” shaped saucer of
the pink floral cup. Royal Sealy Company
was producing from the mid 1940s - early
60’s and was a steady importer from Japan.
They made a quantity of lusterware (see
cup #1) and are very popular now for their
unusual tea cups and vases.
Feel free to contact me with any questions.
Always remember that this year’s gifts
could be the next generation’s treasures!
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Jamestown Gazette
April 16, 2012
STUDENTS RECEIVE HANDS ON TRAINING
Students of the BOCES Health
Careers course completed a
four week hands-on training
program at the Tanglewood
Manor Community under
the supervision of Melissa
D’Agostino, corporate trainer.
Students participated in a variety
of activities-from assisting with
daily living skills to learning
about food preparation in
their dietary department. A
Week of 4/16/12 - 4/22/12
state of the art Health and
Wellness Center and Activities
Department allowed them to
experience the opportunity for fitness and fun that residents enjoy every day. Students celebrated the
completion of their training with cake, refreshments and the well wishes of residents and staff.
The Tanglewood Manor Assisted Living Community, includes Memory Garden for specialized
dementia care, Comfort Today’s adult day care program and Cottages on the Pond for independent
living with a variety of available services, located on the campus. For more information contact
Cheryl Evan at 338-0500
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near Jamestown High School, residents and Commission members have noticed vandalism
and other signs of damage to the monuments and surrounding area. With the relocation to the
City’s west side, residents of Jamestown, as well as people travelling into the City will be able
pay homage to veterans from all branches of the United States Armed Forces.
To raise money needed to accomplish this initiative, the Veterans Memorial Commission
established a Relocation Fund at the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation.
Future phases include installation of walkway and benches; planting flowers and shrubs;
followed by the relocation of the Flatiron Park monuments.
Tax-deductible donations may be made to the Veterans Memorial Commission Relocation Fund at
the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, 418 Spring Street, Jamestown, NY 14701.
Tuesdays with Morrie
You’ve read the book, you’ve seen the movie and now the play is on its way to the stage of The Spire on
Third Street in Jamestown. Tuesdays with Morrie written by Mitch Albom is one of those rare pieces of
literature that has successfully made the transfer to different genres. The book, by sportswriter Albom,
was a best seller that was made into a movie starring Jack Lemmon. Lemmon won an Emmy and a Screen
Actors Guild Award for his portrayal of the dying Morrie Schwartz. Albon, and Jeffrey Hatcher, adapted
the book into a two character play which was first presented in 2001.
Theatre for a Cause, the brainchild of local actor Adam Hughes, is presenting Tuesdays with Morrie for
three nights in May. Two of those nights, May 11 and May 12 are opened to the public. Each night of
performance will have a benefiting organization. The Zonta Club of Jamestown and The Spire will earn the
procedes from those two nights. Hospice Chautauqua County is the third organization sponsoring a night.
Their night of Thursday, May 10 is sold out. In addition, part of the procedes from each night will be donated
to support ALS research. In the play, Morrie Schwartz suffers with the disease of ALS, Lou Gehrig’s Disease.
It is Morrie’s take on life, learning to love life, that is the subject of the play. The story, based upon actual
Tuesdays in the lives of Mitch Albom and Morrie Schwartz, is filled with humor and reality and hope.
“We are very happy to be performing at The Spire,” said Hughes, who also stars in the role of Mitch
Albom. “We are sure that audience members will appreciate the facility and will easily get to know, and
love, Morrie Schwartz.” Ron Robertson, veteran Jamestown actor, will be playing Morrie. Hughes and
Robertson have performed together in the past. At the Lucille Ball Little Theatre of Jamestown they were
the cast of two for Visiting Mr. Green and they appeared together in The Spoon River Project written by
Jamestown native Tom Andolora which was performed in Lake View Cemetery under the auspices of the
Fenton History Center and Lake View Cemetery. Hughes and Robertson also have many other theatre
credits. Robert John Terreberry will serve as the Artistic Director for the production. He has worked with
both Hughes and Robertson in the past and also has many stage credits. “It’s a pleasure to work with these
two actors. The play is a wonderful adaptation of the book and will surely stir the audience members,”
said Terreberry
Tickets for Friday May 11 can be reserved by calling 753-6319. Curtain time is 7:30. Tickets for Saturday,
May 12 can be purchased by visiting the Labyrinth Press Co. Cafe at 12 East Fourth Street, Jamestown.
Curtain time is 7:30.
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Audubon Has Big Plans
for TogetherGreen Volunteer Day
Sports
Chautauqua Sports
Hall of Fame to Screen
Field of Dreams
Field of Dreams, a moving drama about the power of dreams and
a fantasy ode to our national pastime, will be shown Wednesday,
April 18, 7 p.m., at the Robert H. Jackson Center in Jamestown.
The movie will be shown free of charge as a community service
project of the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame.
After a recent tour of the Audubon Center and Sanctuary, Boy Scout Troop 137 requested a work detail. In less than an hour they retrieved
an estimated 7,000 seeds from the Water Chestnuts that are invading Big Pond. Volunteers are invited to sign up now for similar opportunities
on TogetherGreen Volunteer Day on Saturday April 21. Pictured here are the Scouts and their leaders: (left to right) Chuck Begert, Marty
Lilliestadt, Steve Cowan (Jamestown Community College Planet Earth Intern), Elijah Loomis, Noah Loomis, Ryan Braund, Phil Zimmer,
and (in front) Dave Braund.
Field of Dreams is the fictional tale of Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella
(Kevin Costner) who hears a voice in his corn field tell him,
“If you build it, he will come.” He interprets this message as an
instruction to build a baseball field on his farm, upon which
appear the ghosts of Shoeless Joe Jackson and the other seven
Chicago Black Sox players banned from the game for throwing
the 1919 World Series. When the voices continue, Ray seeks out
a reclusive author to help him understand the meaning of the
messages and the purpose for his field..
Tim Kindberg, who has visited the Field of Dreams filming site
in Dyersville, Iowa, will share his remembrances of the trip and
introduce the movie.
With a goal of 50 new volunteers, the Audubon Center and Sanctuary has scheduled TogetherGreen For more information, contact CSHOF president: Randy Anderson
Volunteer Day for Saturday, April 21.
716-640-6219.
Sponsored in part by TogetherGreen – a collaboration between National Audubon and Toyota – the
event will feature food, fun, friends (old and new), door prizes, and more.
There will be tasks for every age and every ability. Volunteers are encouraged to wear clothes that
can get dirty; some jobs will require gloves or waterproof boots.
Volunteers will be assigned to teams for Gardens, Planting Native Plants, Invasive Plant Removal,
Farm Site Cleanup, Roadside Cleanup, and Indoor Spring Cleaning.
After a recent tour at Audubon, Boy Scout Troop 137 requested a work detail. In less than
an hour they retrieved an estimated 7,000 seeds from the Water Chestnuts that are invading
Big Pond. Volunteers are invited to sign up now for similar opportunities on TogetherGreen
Volunteer Day.
In 2008, National Audubon and Toyota launched the five-year TogetherGreen initiative to
fund conservation projects, train environmental leaders and offer volunteer opportunities that
significantly benefit the environment. The grant program is funded by a $20 million Toyota gift to
Audubon, the largest in the conservation group’s long history.
Jamestown Audubon received $2,500 from TogetherGreen to support two environmental
projects that use volunteer labor. Last September Audubon volunteers worked with the
Conewango Creek Watershed Association (CCWA) for a major creek cleanup of sections of
the Chadakoin and the Conewango Rivers. In return, CCWA volunteers will help Audubon
on April 21.
Red Cross Urges
People to Volunteer
If you like helping people, the Red Cross is the
place for you.
This National Volunteer Week, April 15-21, the Southwestern
NY Chapter of the American Red Cross is celebrating its
dedicated volunteers and partners. These volunteers power the
American Red Cross, making it possible for the organization to
prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies.
The Red Cross is also encouraging people who have been
thinking about volunteering to take the plunge. People wanting
to make a difference should contact the Southwestern NY
Chapter to learn about getting involved. Right now the Red Cross
especially needs people who are interested in Disaster Services.
Volunteers are central to the work of the Red Cross in Allegany,
Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties and in communities
across the country, as on average, the Red Cross has 15
To help plan for food and snacks, volunteers are asked to pre-register and indicate what kind of work volunteers for every one employee. These volunteers are people
in action—whether providing comfort to a family whose home
they are most interested in by calling (716) 569-2345, emailing [email protected], or
using the on-line form at http://jasprograms.wordpress.com/apr/21-togethergreen-volunteer-day/. has been washed away in a flood or getting an emergency
The Audubon Center and Sanctuary is at 1600 Riverside Road, off Route 62 between Jamestown and Warren. message to a member of the military whose father is critically ill.
Prendergast Library To Host
World Book Night Givers
Prendergast Library has been named a pickup location for World Book Night U.S., a
national campaign to give away half a million free books across America April 23.
“Prendergast Library is proud to be a community partner for the first World Book Night
in the U.S., following the impressive launch of this campaign by our bookstore, library,
author, and publisher colleagues in the UK and Ireland last year,” said Director Linda
Mielke.
The library will host receptions next week to distribute books to local volunteers who will
join others in 5,000 towns and cities from Alaska to Florida to give away books.
Givers are to pick up their books at local libraries or bookstores before sharing them in
settings ranging from hospitals, nursing homes, and prisons to ballparks and diners.
Volunteers were asked to promote reading by handing out copies of a book they enjoy to
new or light readers.
Titles local givers chose are Because of Winn Dixie, Ender’s Game, Glass Castle, Little Bee,
Lovely Bones, My Sister’s Keeper, Peace Like a River, The Stand, The Things They Carried,
Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian and The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.
More information about the national event is available at www.us.worldbooknight.org.
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American Red Cross volunteers...
• Teach first aid, CPR, swimming and other lifesaving skills.
• Respond to disasters and reconnect families separated by
disasters or conflict.
• Support blood drives across the country.
• Help veterans, members of the military and their families in
the U.S. and overseas.
Red Cross volunteers are united by their service and the feeling
that in changing others’ lives, their lives are also changed. To
volunteer, contact the Southwestern NY Chapter at 585-5931531 in Allegany County; 716-372-5800 in Cattaraugus County;
and 716-664-5115 in Chautauqua County.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional
support to victims of disasters; supplies more than 40 percent
of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides
international humanitarian aid; and supports military members
and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization
that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American
public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit
redcross.org or join our blog at http://blog.redcross.org.
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Visit our local
Museums, Art Galleries,
Nature Preserves,
Concert Halls
and Sports Arena’s
Audubon Nature Center
1600 River Side Road
Jamestown • 569-2345
Chautauqua Sports
Hall of Fame
15 West Third Street
Jamestown • 484-2272
Fenton Historical Center
67 Washington Street
Jamestown • 664-6256
James Prendergast
Library Art Gallery
409 Cherry Street
Jamestown • 484-1205
Jamestown Savings Bank
Ice Arena
319 West Third Street
Jamestown • 484-2624
Jamestown Jammers
Russell E. Dietrick JR. Park
485 Falconer Street
Jamestown • 664-0915
Lucille BallDesi Arnaz Center
2 W. Main Street
Jamestown • 484-0800 Lucille Ball
Little Theater
18 East Second Street
Jamestown • 483-1095
Robert H. Jackson Center
305 E. Fourth Street
Jamestown • 665-2473
The Roger Tory
Peterson Institute
311 Curtis Street
Jamestown • 665-2473
Weeks Gallery
Jamestown Community
College
525 Falconer Street
Jamestown • 338-1300
Reg Lenna Civic Center
116 E. Third Street
Jamestown • 484-7070
Local Entertainment
AUDUBON NATURE EVENTS:
FOR MORE INFORMATION
CALL 569-2345 OR VISIT
WWW.JAMESTOWNAUDUBON.ORG
Jamestown Audubon Nature
Photography Club
Thursday, April 12, 2012, 6:30-9 pm, Project
Time 6:30-7. Business meeting and program: 7-9.
Free to members, $5 for non-members. For more
information, call (716) 763-9492 or visit www.
jasphotoclub.wordpress.com.
Little Explorers/Nature
Detectives
Saturday, April 14, 2012, 10 am-noon, “Dressed
in White.” Children aged 3 to 8 attend with a
favorite grownup to learn about the natural
world. $5 for Audubon members; $7 nonmembers. Reservations required by Thursday,
April 12: call (716) 569-2345. Walk-ins may be
accepted, but might not be able to participate in
craft and/or snack.
Trail Guide Training:
Learn to be a guide for school
fieldtrips.
Thursday, April 19, 2012, 10 am-1 pm, For details,
follow links from “Calendar of Programs/Events”
under “Quick Links” at www.jamestownaudubon.org.
Reservations required by Monday, April 16 at (716)
569-2345, [email protected], or on-line
form. After this date, call to check status of class.
TogetherGreen
Volunteer Day
Saturday, April 21, 2012, 9 am-2 pm, Food, fun,
friends (old and new), door prizes, and more –
all while improving the Audubon property. For
food and snack planning, pre-register at (716)
569-2345, [email protected], or
on-line form.
PROGRAMS:
Ishmael Beah, Author of A Long
Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy
Soldier
Robert H. Jackson Center, 305 East Fourth St.
Jamestown. April 25th 7:00 pm
Book signing following Program
Free to the public for more information call
483-6646. Presented by Edgewood Communities
Lutheran Campus
RACES:
Domestic Violence and
Rape Crisis Services In
Chautauqua County
5K Run & Walk. Saturday, June 9, 2012. Hosted
by The Salvation Army Anew Center. Registration
7:30 - 9:00 am. Race at 9:30 am. Rain or shine.
The Salvation Army Gym, 83 South. Main St.,
Jamestown, NY
Registration fee: $20. Prizes and awards. T-shirts
for early registrants.
USATF sanctioned. Register at Active.com or call:
(716) 661-3894.
HEALTH:
Oh, My Aching Hands!
Waterways Knitting Guild Presents: Amy
Livengood, OTR/L, CEAS II. Chautauqua
Physical & Occupational Therapy. Do you suffer
from finger, hand, wrist or elbow pain? This event
is free and open to the public. Learn about what
may be causing your pain and what you can do
about it. Join us for this presentation on Saturday,
April 14th from 10 am – noon. First Covenant
Church, 520 Spring Street, Jamestown, NY
RSVP to 488-2322 today! Seating is limited – light
refreshments will be served.
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THEATER:
Tuesdays With Morrie,
by Mitch Albom
The Spire Theater, Third Street, Jamestown
Show Dates: May 11th and 12th at 7:30
CONCERT:
Chautauqua Regional Youth
Symphony Spring Gala Concert
Sunday, May 6, 2012, 4 pm, Reg Lenna Civic
Center, 116 E. 3rd St., Jamestown, NY. 25th
Anniversary Celebration: alumni participants,
arrangement premiere and reception. For tickets,
call or visit Reg Lenna Box Office, (716) 4847070. Presale: $10 ($12 at door), Students $8
($10 at door), 5 and under free. Details at www.
CRYouthSymphony.com.
Jamestown Concert
Association
Symphony Syracuse Thursday April 26th, Reglena
Civic Center, 3rd St. Jamestown Advance price:
$22 Adults, $17 Seniors and $7.50 College
Students. At the Door Ticket Prices: $25 Adults,
$20 Seniors and $7.50 College Students
JCC Spring Concert
The Jamestown Community College choir, concert band,
vocal jazz ensemble, and jazz ensemble will showcase a
variety of music styles during a combined performance
on May 8. The JCC rock ensembles perform on May 10.
Both concerts will be performed in JCC’s Scharmann
Theatre. Admission to each concert is $4, general public;
$3, area students and senior citizens; and $2, JCC Faculty
Student Association members. Tickets can be purchased
by calling the JCC box office, 338.1187, or at the theatre
door prior to a performance.
The May 8 concert features the college choir, directed
by Brian A. Bogey. Selections include “Father, Forgive
Them” by Dubois, “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother”
by Scott, “O Clap Your Hands” by Glarum, “Bye Bye
Blackbird” by Henderson, and choral highlights from
“Chicago” by Kander.
The vocal jazz ensemble, directed by Michael F. Kelly,
will present “Blue Skies” by Brewer, “Go ‘Way from
My Window” arranged by Zaninelli, “Bridge Over
Troubled Water” by Billy Joel, and “O Ralph Rasmusson
will direct the jazz ensemble in its performances of
“Shiny Stockings” by Count Basie, “Movin’ Out” and
“Nightwatch” by Jay Chattaway, “Nothing from Nothing”
by Preston, “Doozer Blues” by Mark Taylor, and the
classic “Mercy, Mercy Mercy” by Zawinul.
The concert band, also directed by Rasmusson,
will present “Old Ironsides March” by J. William
Middledorf II, “Greensleeves” by Alfred Reed, “Intrada:
Adoration and Praise” by Smith, “Grand March” from
“Tannhauser” by Wagner, and “Orlandro Palandrino
Overture” by Haydn.
On May 12, the JCC rock ensembles, directed by Bill
Eckstrom, will present their Spring Jam featuring rock to
acoustic sets. The concert will be fully staged with sound
and lighting by Steve Gustafson.
CLASSES:
Fenton History Center
67 Washington Street, Jamestown. Brown Bag
Lunchtime lecture series. “From State to Talkies:
Jamestown Theaters.” Wed. Apr 11, 2012
MUSIC:
Infinity Cafe~Blues & Pizza
Night!
115 East Third Street, Jamestown. Friday, April
27, 2012. 7:00pm until 9:00pm. For more
information, 716-664-099
www.infinityperformingarts.org
BOOK CLUB:
LAKEWOOD MEMORIAL LIBRARY’S
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
Please note all meetings are now the third Tues. of
Jamestown Gazette
each month at 2:30 P.M. All interested readers are
invited to attend. Copies of the book are available
at the library and through the local bookstore.
April 17: The Nature of Blood by Caryl Phillips
MOVIES:
Reg Lenna Civic Center
East 3rd St. Jamestown. The Artist. Fri. April 20th
& Sat. April 21st. 8:00 pm Adults $7.00 Children
$4.25
Dipson Theaters
Lakewood Cinema 8
Chautauqua Mall Cinema I & II
For information on movies and times visit:
www.dipsontheaters.com
EVENTS:
Rotary Club Of Jamestown
Annual Auction. Dr. Lillian Vitanza Ney
Renaissance Center, 119-121 West Third St. in
Jamestown. The doors will open at 6 p.m.
Friday, April 20, 2012, with a $5 donation.
JAMESTOWN KIWANIS CLUB
CHICKEN & BISCUITS DINNER AT LOYALTON TO BENEFIT
Sunday April 22, 2012 from 1:00 PM to 4:00
PM. Emeritus of Lakewood, 220 Southwestern
Drive, Lakewood, NY. The Proceeds will
benefit the Jamestown High School Key Club
and the Washington Middle School Builders
Club. Discounted presale tickets are currently
available at Emeritus of Lakewood or by email at
[email protected] for $6.00 adult
dinner and $4.00 child under 14. The presale
tickets can also be obtained by calling 716-4847459. Prices at the door will be $7.00 adult dinner
and $5.00 child under 14. Takeouts are available.
Earthfest Jamestown Community College
April 25, 2012 11am to 2 pm
Free and open to the public.
Farm Bureau Hosts 5th Annual
“Pride of Chautauqua”
Free public event will showcase Chautauqua’s
Home Grown Pride. Sunday April 15th from
1:00 to 4:00. Chautauqua Suites Meeting & Expo
Center in Mayville. This event will showcase
some of the area’s finest agricultural products,
offer hands-on activities for children, feature live
cooking and food preparation demonstrations and
culminate in a sampling of local foods donated by
Chautauqua County farmers
Hospice Second Chance Prom
Chautauqua Suites, Mayville
April 28th 8pm to 12am
Everyone deserves a second chance to make
memories.
Edgewood Communities at Lutheran Presents:
Celebrating the Best of Times. Life After 60!
A fun and motivating event focused on enjoying
retirement
Thursday, May 3rd
JCC Scharmann Theatre
Registration: 8:30
Program: 9:00 – 12:30
RSVP Appreciated: on-line at www.lutheranjamestown.org or by phone: 720-9122.
Light refreshments, No Charge
May Day Community Celebration
College Park (100 Acre Woods) behind JCC
Curtis Street, Jamestown
Free Public Welcome
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