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JHS Class Of ’68 To Meet Soon
The Jamestown High School Class of 1968 Reunion committee is finalizing plans for its 45th class reunion on Saturday, Aug. 3, at Moon Brook Country Club. A get-together will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 2, in the Lucy Fest Train Station and later in Miley’s to finish the evening. For more information and reservations, contact Roganne Scoma at 665-5745 or email rmscoma@yahoo.com.
Dr. Barnes To Appear On Show
Senior Report with Reed Powers will have Dr. Robert Barnes as the guest on the Saturday television program. Barnes is a doctor of osteopathic medicine. The live, call-in program airs from 9-10 a.m. on Saturday morning. Individuals may call 753-5225 during that time with questions or comments. The program is rebroadcast each day at 2 and 8 p.m. for some communities. Reed Powers, host of Senior Report, has been producing the television program since 1995. The series highlights senior citizen club news for 15 minutes with the remainder of the hour-long program devoted to the featured guest. The guest is subject to change. Senior Report is shown live on Saturday mornings on Time Warner cable systems covering the following communities: Brocton, Cassadaga, Chautauqua, Fredonia, Mayville, North Harmony, Portland, Ripley, Sherman, Stockton and Westfield on Channel 5. In Dunkirk, Falconer, Forestville, Hanover, Irving, Jamestown, Lakewood and Silver Creek the program is on channel 19. The show originates at the Access Channel 5 studio in Mayville.
Cancer Group Sets Up Booth
The Breast Cancer Support Group of Jamestown now has a booth set up at the Crossroads Market between Sherman and Westfield on Route 21. The booth has “Turn on the Pink to Black Out Breast Cancer” shirts, pink light bulbs, breast cancer jewelry, “Help Button Up Breast Cancer” pins, scarfs and more. Crossroads is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call Pat Carr at 665-4343
Book Sale Set For Saturday
CLYMER – The Clymer-French Creek Free Library is having a book sale Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Driving Course Begins Monday
The Salamanca Senior Center is hosting a six-hour Driver Safety Program on Monday and Tuesday. Classes will be held at the Senior Center located at 20 Main St. in Salamanca, from 6-9 p.m.each evening. Drivers must attend both sessions to receive credit for the course. The cost is $17 for AARP members and $19 for non-members, by check only payable to AARP. Drivers of all ages are welcome. Course participants may be eligible to receive a discount on auto insurance premiums and a reduction of up to four points on their driving record. For further information or to register for the class call 945-3138.
Ripley Board To Meet Monday
RIPLEY – A regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Ripley Central School District will be held on Monday at 6:30 p.m., in the Distance Learning Room, of the Ripley Central School, for the purpose of any and all items that come before the board. This date is a change from the originally planned meeting.
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Center Seeks Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to serve guests in the St. Susan Center, 31 Water St., Jamestown. Shifts are available in the morning, early and midafternoon and also on weekends. For more information, contact Woody Howland at 664-2253, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; email coordinator@stsusancenter.org; or visit the center.
Rummage Sale Set For June 7-8
FALCONER – The Falconer Marching Band will hold a rummage sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, June 7, and Saturday, June 8, at 32 W. Main St., Falconer, the pavilion next to Bair’s Pizza. Most items will not be priced but instead the marching band will be asking for a fair and reasonable donation to their program. To donate items for the sale, call Christine Wright at Falconer Central School at 665-6624.
Outdoor Club To Ride Thursday
On Thursday, the Allegheny Outdoor Club will ride bikes in the Scandia and Big Four Road area. Participants will meet near the Russell post office at 5:30 p.m. For more information call Pat Spicer at 814-757-8331, evenings. On Sunday, the club will hike the trail at Gardner’s Rocks. Participants will meet at the Hatch Run Conservation District Pavilion Parking lot on Hatch Run Road at 1:30 p.m. For more information call Diane Brant at 814-726-1331.
Free Seminar Set For Thursday
A free seminar will be held as part of the Helping You Help Yourself Series called “Finding Solutions for Back and Neck Pain” presented by Tessa Mosier, PT, DPT. It will be held Thursday from 5:30-7 p.m. It will be held in the Riverwalk Center, 15 S. Main St., Suite 220, Jamestown. Call 488-2322 or visit www.chautauquapt.com for more information. Space is limited. Light refreshments will be served.
‘Trojan Trek’ Set For June 9
Southwestern Boys Basketball Booster program will be hosting the “Trojan Trek” 3.1 mile run/walk Sunday, June 9 at noon. This off-road race will take place on the cross-country trail at Southwestern High School. Pre-registration is accepted until Friday, and onsite registration is 11-11:45 a.m. at SWCS Middle School. Prizes will be awarded to the top three male/female finishers, under 21 as well as 21 and over. For more information contact Michelle Rybicki at 640-1890. Registration forms can be downloaded from the Trojan Basketball Booster Facebook page: www.facebook.com/pages/Trojan-Basketball-Boosters/533227706691053.
Rummage Sale Begins Friday
RUSSELL, Pa. – The Lander United Methodist Church will hold a rummage and bake sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and a 50-cent bag day sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.
Randall Family Members Wanted
R. Ferris Randall is seeking to contact relatives of Lillian Blake, who died in Sinclairville in 1925. Randall is looking to complete a family history. Write him at P.O. Box 280, Eden, NY 14057.
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County IDA?Board To Meet
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency board will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the IDA offices, 200 Harrison St., Jamestown. The public is welcome to attend.
Bemus Point BOE To Gather
The Bemus Point Board of Education will conduct a special board meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria, located at Maple Grove High School.
TEA Party Patriots Set Meeting
LAKEWOOD – Southern Tier TEA Party Patriots will hold its monthly general meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, at the Lakewood American Legion, 174 Chautauqua Ave., Lakewood. Topics to be addressed will be: Common Core, including a video by Glenn Beck, and an update on local efforts to get state legislators to revoke Common Core; a report on the German family who sought U.S. asylum in order to homeschool their children; a follow up on the controversy surrounding films FrackNation and GasLand; and discussion of Second Amendment issues, with an update on gun confiscation. The public is invited to attend.
Master Gardeners To Meet Tuesday
FREWSBURG – Jane Conroy will be presenting the final Chautauqua County Master Gardeners program at Myers Memorial Library in Frewsburg Tuesday, at 6:30 p.m. This week’s session is Water Quality with Plants. This will include a PowerPoint program. No registration is required and all materials are provided for this free program. The library is located at the corner of Ivory Street and Falconer Street in Frewsburg. For more information call 569-5515.
AARP 844 To Install Officers
SALAMANCA – Salamanca AARP Chapter 844 will hold installation of officers at its next meeting on Wednesday, June 5 at noon at the Salamanca Senior Center, 18 Main St., in Salamanca. The officers to be installed by chapter member Helen Ward include the following: Mary Ellen Brahaney, president; Mary Oyer, treasurer; Patti Yehl, assistant treasurer; and Patricia O’Laughlin, Donna Gassman and Patricia Pawlowski, board of directors. Members are requested to contact Sally Patchen at 487-9758 or Oyer at 945-3533 no later than Tuesday, May 28 to make reservations and $10 payment for the luncheon. Members are also reminded to contact a member of the travel committee to make reservations for upcoming trips: “Nothing Like a Dame” at the Station Dinner Theater in Erie, Pa. on July 17 (Nancy O’Brien, 945-0727) and the three-day trip to Lancaster, Pa. to see the Majestic Millenium Theater presentation of “Noah” and other Pennsylvania Dutch attractions, Sept. 17-19 (Babette Martin, 945-5563).
SWCS?BOE To Meet Tuesday
The Southwestern Central School Board of Education will hold a work session Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Elementary School cafeteria to conduct school business. A report will be given on the school’s state Report Card. The public is invited to attend.
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Cemetery Assn. To Meet Tonight
RANDOLPH – The Randolph Cemetery Association will have their annual meeting tonight at 7 in the community room in the Randolph Municipal Building. The public and lot owners are invited to attend.
Falconer Seniors To Meet Today
Falconer Senior Citizens will meet at 1 p.m. today. A recent meeting, attended by 45 seniors and seven new members, was opened with a flag salute and prayer. A moment of silence was held for the victims of the Boston bombing. A display of exotic flowers was presented by Lucie and Muriel Casis. Receiving incentive awards were Jay Destro, Frank Foti, Dorothy Galati, Mary Pinzone and Mary Racitano. The meeting was adjourned by Josie Fonti, seconded by Carm Muscarella.
Library Trustees Meeting Set
ELLINGTON – The Farman Free Library trustees board will meet at 7 tonight in the Library Community Room, 760 Thornton Road, Ellington. This meeting is open to the public. For more information, call the library at 287-2945 or visit the website at www.cclslib.org/ellington.
Special Olympics Are Wednesday
The Special Olympics will be held Wednesday with opening ceremonies at 9:45 a.m. at Strider Field. Four hundred athletes and between 75 and 80 high school volunteers are expected to attend. In the event of rain, the event will be held Thursday. For more information, call 969-2060.
Fire Auxiliary To Meet Tuesday
GERRY – The Gerry Volunteer Fire Auxiliary will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Gerry Fire Hall. The scrap booking to be held Friday and Saturday will be discussed. Refreshments will be served, and a brief program will be given. All members are asked to attend.
Church To Host Proclaim Ministry
Lighthouse Baptist Church, 381 Camp St., Jamestown, will host the Proclaim Ministry Team from Pensacola Christian College at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The group features music, dramatic selections, testimonies and a DVD presentation about the college. The campus is located on the Gulf Cost of northwest Florida. It offers a variety of programs on the undergraduate, graduate and seminary levels. Beginning with just 100 students, it now has more than 4,000 students. There is no charge for the program. The public is invited to attend.
Senior Vigil
Meeting Set
FALCONER – There will be a senior vigil meeting Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. for parents of Falconer Central School seniors in the Fenner cafeteria.
School Board To Meet Tuesday
FREWSBURG – The Frewsburg Central School board will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the middle/high school library. The public is welcome to attend. Voting on the budget, bus purchases and board members will take place from 2-8 p.m. in the new gym lobby.
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Auxiliary To Host Saturday Lunch
BUSTI – The Busti Fire Department Auxiliary is requesting all members to send a dish to pass on Saturday before 11 a.m. for the funeral luncheon. Please contact an officer if you need someone to pick up your donation. The regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday at 7 p.m. Please try to attend as we are making plans to assist the firemen with their tractor pull on June 30 and other activities for the summer.
Civil War Series Begins Saturday
MACHIAS – The first event in the summer-long Civil War series at the Cattaraugus County Museum, in the Stone House, 9824 Route 16, Machias, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday. Valgene Dunham will discuss and sign copies of his book ”Allegany to Appomattox: The Life and Letters of Private William Whitlock of the 188th NY Volunteers.” Weather permitting, the discussion will be outdoors. Participants should take a chair or blanket. Indoor accommodations will be made in case of rain. Dunham, who was born in Jamestown and raised in Lorain, Ohio, studied biology at the State College at Fredonia, Western Kentucky University and Coastal Carolina University. For more information, call 353-8200 during museum hours, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.
JHS Class Of 2013 To Host Fundraiser
The Jamestown High School Class of 2013 will host a pancake breakfast fundraiser from 8-10 a.m. Saturday in Applebee’s, Lakewood. Tickets are $6 per person and will be available at the door; or call 664-0653.
Leon Church To Host Brunch
CHERRY CREEK – The Leon Celebration Fellowship Church, intersection of Route 62 and Cherry Creek Hill, will host a mother and daughter brunch at 11 a.m. on Saturday. A special program and a homemade hat show will be featured. For reservations, can call 287-2736 or 296-5791.
Thule Lodge To Host Dinner
BEMUS POINT – The Thule Lodge, located at 4123 Pancake Hill Road, will hold its dinner at the lodge today from 5-7 p.m. The dinner will feature a fish dinner, and a second choice meal of scalloped potatoes and ham. A choice of desserts is also available. Dinners are open to all. Thule Lodge serves to preserve the Swedish heritage through events and activities, and welcomes new members.
Historical Society Museum Opens
SINCLAIRVILLE – The Valley Historical Society museum in Sinclairville is now open for the season. The museum is open on Sundays from 2-5 p.m. from May through September except for holiday weekends. The museum will be open to the public for tours on May 19, June 2 and June 9. There is no charge for admission.
Rap Group To Meet Saturday
The Chautauqua Region Multiple Sclerosis Rap Group will hold its monthly ”rap session” from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday in the Jones Hill Memorial Rehabilitation Center auditorium, 51 Glasgow Ave., Jamestown. This open discussion support group meeting is available to all those dealing with MS, their family and friends. For more information, directions to the session or peer support, contact Debbie Lane at 962-9401 or Allen Wilcox, 664-6434.
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Thrift Shop Has Items Available
St. Luke’s Thrift Shop, 409 Pine St., Jamestown, has an abundant supply of extra-large men’s clothing, including up to size 44 shorts. The shop also has plus-sized ladies clothing up to size 4x. Ladies raincoats and scrubs are being offered at half price. The shop is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. Donated items are received on those days as well as 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays. Proceeds from the shop, which is run by volunteers from St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, RSVP and the community, are donated to local outreach programs.
Church To Hold Rummage Sale
YOUNGSVILLE, Pa. – St. Berea Lutheran Church, Route 958 and Route 6 at Three Point, will hold a rummage sale from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Outdoor Club Plans Bike Ride
On Thursday, the Allegheny Outdoor Club will ride bikes from Russell to North Warren and back. Participants will meet beside the Russell post office at 5:30 p.m. For more information call Pat Spicer at 814-757-8331, evenings. On Saturday, the AOC will kayak or canoe on Tionesta Creek from the Sheffield to Blue Jay Bridge. Participants should bring their lunch and water and meet at the Sheffield Boat Launch at 10 a.m. Boat registration is required. This event will be canceled if it rains or if the temperature drops below 60 degrees. For more information call Dennis Anderson in Jamestown at 969-9772. On Sunday, the AOC will ride bikes 24 miles on the Sandy Creek Trail near Cranberry. This trail, which runs alongside Sandy Creek, includes bridges and a tunnel. Participants will meet at Musante Street at 1:30 p.m. For more information call Earl Ross at 814-726-3920 or cell 814-706-1198.
JHS Class Of ’63 Sets Reunion
The JHS Class of 1963 will hold its 50th reunion on July 5-6. Reservations are due. For more information, call Tom Karapantso at 487-9645 or visit www.jhsclassof63.com.
CRCF To Hold Annual Meeting
On Wednesday, June 19, the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation will hold its annual meeting at the Gateway Train Station, 211-217 W. Second St. The evening will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a social hour and tour of the newly remodeled train station. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. A $10 donation will be accepted. The meeting portion of the night will begin at 7:30 p.m. Elections will be held and reports given. The public is welcome to attend. Reservations are due by June 14 by calling 661-3390.
Kennedy Grange To Meet Friday
Kennedy Grange 496 met recently at the Clarks Corners Community Church with a baking powder biscuit contest with judges being Lois and Linda Kesby of Ellery. Winners were Barb Wiltsie, first place; Donna Cross, second place; and Eunice Speta, third place. Brenda Gustafson was in charge of the event. It was noted that April was Grange Month, and Kennedy Grange celebrated by sowing the seeds of Kindness with a food drive for the Kennedy First United Methodist Church food cupboard. The next meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday at the Clarks Corners Church with a presentation put on by the Randolph Central School FFA students with Patricia Walker, teacher and adviser.
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Celoron Seniors To Meet For Lunch
Celoron-West Ellicott Seniors will meet for a tureen lunch at noon on Wednesday in the Herman Kent Post American Legion. Members should take their table service and a dish to pass. Chuck and Dee Ellis, Dick and Ruby Gustafson, June Federko and Bev Lindstrom are the committee. Nola Riley, president, welcomed 43 seniors to a recent meeting and also led the flag salute. Don Christopherson led in prayer before dinner. Reports by the secretary and treasurer were approved as read. Laura Wimans and Nancy Wymer will serve as the audit committee. Birthdays included Lucy Arone, Ms. Lindstrom, Marlene Carlson and Bev Linamen. Anniversaries were celebrated by Chuck and Dee Ellis, and June and John Federko. Jeanne Sampson and Barb Olander introduced Michele Muirhead, of Hire the Help referral agency, who spoke on services to help make life easier. Group pictures were taken before the meeting closed with song.
Annual Salad Lunch To Be Held
WESTFIELD – St. Dominic Catholic Church Altar and Rosary Society, Westfield, will hold its annual salad lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday. Featured will be a large variety of salads, desserts and beverages. For more information, call the church office at 326-2816.
Card Party Is Wednesday
The Altar and Rosary Society of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Holy Apostles Parish, Cherry Street, Jamestown, will hold a card party from 7-10 p.m. on Wednesday.
Free Movie To Be Shown Wednesday
FREWSBURG – Myers Memorial Library will hold its free monthly movie event, sponsored by the Frewsburg Pharmacy at 3 p.m. and also at 6 p.m. on Wednesday in the community room. The featured movie is ”The Miracle Worker” and is about Annie Sullivan and Helen Keller.
Rummage Sale To Begin Thursday
Kidder Memorial United Methodist Church, corner of South Main and Cole, Jamestown, will host its annual rummage sale from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday; and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Lunch will be available for purchase on Friday and Saturday. For more information, contact the church office at 488-1680.
Healing Rooms To Close Thursday
Chautauqua Healing Rooms will be closed on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. It will reopen on Thursday, May 23, at 1006 W. Third St., Healing Word Ministries from 7-9 p.m. Everyone is welcome for prayer.
Steak Dinner To Be Held Saturday
The Memorial Library of Little Valley is again holding a steak dinner at the VFW in Little Valley on Saturday from 5-8 p.m. The meal will consist of a Delmonico steak, baked potato, green beans, salad, rolls, beverage and dessert. Tickets are available by presale or by reservations. They may be purchased at the library during regular hours. Reservations may be made by calling the library at 938-6301 or Linda McCubbin at 938-9430. The tickets will then be available at the dinner. The cost is $12 for adults and $6 for children age 12 and under. Both a Chinese auction and a 50/50 will be held. Donations for the auction may be brought to the library by Thursday. The library is open Monday and Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon. It is closed Wednesday and Sunday.
60th Anniversary Celebration Set
PANAMA – A 60th anniversary celebration will be held for Mary and Bob Davis at Our Lady of Snows at 36 E. Main St., Panama, on Saturday from 3-5 p.m. Mary Hurley and Robert Davis, of Lakewood, were the first couple married in Our Lady of Snows Parish on May 2, 1953. They would enjoy seeing family and friends Saturday. No gifts, please.
Cemetery Board Meeting Set
WESTFIELD – The Westfield-Portland Cemetery board will hold its annual meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday in the United Methodist Church of Westfield.
JCC?To Host ‘College 101’
High school juniors and their parents are encouraged to attend College 101, an event sponsored by the Chautauqua County Counselors Association and Jamestown Community College on Wednesday. The program, which will be held from 5:30-8:30 p.m. in the Carnahan Center, begins with a session that encourages parents and students to work together in finding the “right fit” when exploring college options. Other sessions include “Exploring Career Directions” for parents and students, “How Can We Afford College?” for parents and “Survivor: College Edition” for students. Student and parent panel discussions are also scheduled.
AARP?To Gather For Luncheon
SALAMANCA – The next meeting of the board of directors of the Salamanca AARP Chapter 844 is scheduled for Wednesday at the Pyramid Inn in Killbuck at noon. Members are requested to make reservations for the luncheon with Rosetta Quattrone at 945-1843.
SWCS?1960s Classes To Meet
All class representatives from Southwestern Central School from 1960 to 1970 are encouraged to attend a committee for the 60s class reunion at 7 p.m. on Wednesday in the Celoron American Legion, 26 Jackson Ave. Class members are also welcome to attend. The reunion will be held beginning at 6 p.m. on July 13. For more information, contact Ron Ducat at 763-8142.
Salary Review Board To Meet
MAYVILLE – The Chautauqua County Salary Review Commission will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday in Room 333 of the Gerace Office Building, Mayville. The public is welcome.
Land Bank Corp. Meets Wednesday
The Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Economic Development will hold an official meeting of the Chautauqua County Land Bank Corporation on Wednesday at 9 a.m. in the CCIDA Board Room, 200 Harrison St., Jamestown. This general meeting of the CCLBC is being conducted to discuss business associated with property acquisition and disposition, insurance issues, taxes, finances, and other official business as required (agenda will be provided at the meeting). The public and other stakeholders are invited to attend. Questions may be directed to Mark Geise at 661-8912.
Carroll Seniors To Meet Monday
The Carroll Senior Citizens will meet at 12:30 p.m. Monday, May 20, at the Frewsburg American Legion for a soup-and-sandwich luncheon. The cost is $5 per person and reservations must be made by Wednesday by calling Mary Himes at 569-2110. The luncheon will be followed by the regular meeting and installation of officers for the coming year.
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Pool Tournament Set For Saturday
Moose Lodge 1681, 405 E. Fifth St., Jamestown, will host a double-elimination 8-ball pool tournament on Saturday. The registration fee is $10. There are 32 openings with cash prizes and a 100 percent payout. Pre-registration is required by calling 664-4909 or 720-5088. Sign in and position drawing will be from noon to 1 p.m. with games starting at 2 p.m. For more information, call 664-4909 or 720-5088.
Special Meeting To Be Held
SALAMANCA – Mayor Carmen Vecchiarella has called a special meeting of the mayor and Common Council to be held Monday at 6 p.m. in the conference room of the city’s Municipal Building. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct interviews. The Common Council will consider a resolution to enter executive session for the purpose of discussing the employment history of a particular person. Official action may be taken.
Gently Used Dresses Available
PANAMA – Serendipity Fitness and Tanning in Panama has gently used prom dresses for $10 available to any girls who need a dress for prom. Contact business owner Misty Hadley at 621-4000 for more information.
SCOPE Meeting Is Tuesday
MAYVILLE – A general meeting will be held for the newly organized chapter of Chautauqua County Shooters Committee on Political Education at 7 p.m., Tuesday. Group meetings will be held at the VFW, 10 Memorial Drive, Mayville. The program will highlight a special speaker. SCOPE meetings will be held the second Tuesday of each month. Anyone interested in Second Amendment rights is urged to attend.
Foster Care
Session Set
To help the community better understand foster care, the Therapeutic Foster Care Program of G.A. Family Services located at 515 W. Fifth St. in Jamestown is having an information session on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. G.A. Foster children are between the ages of birth to 21 years old. Both married and single adults and those with or without children in the home are invited to attend. For more information call 708-6161.
Budget Hearing To Be Held
RANDOLPH – The Randolph Central School District will hold a public budget hearing at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the high school auditorium followed by a PTA-sponsored “Meet the Board Candidates” and a board of education meeting to follow. All three events are in preparation for the Tuesday, May 21, budget and board of education vote to be held in the high school cafeteria from 2-8 p.m. A board of education meeting will follow the vote at 8:15 p.m.
Park Playground Comm. To Meet
The Lillian Dickson Park Playground Committee will meet Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the pavilion at the park. The group will be planning summer activities, fundraising and improvements for the park and neighborhood. Volunteers and neighbors are encouraged to attend. For more information, contact David Reinhardt at 450-2688.
VFW Ladies Aux. To Meet Tuesday
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 557 ladies auxiliary will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Members attending should take food items for collection and coupons for the military.
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CWC Sets Wildflower Walk
The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy invites its members and the public to join the annual Wildflower Walk today from 12:30-2:30 p.m. This year’s walk will take place at CWC’s new Elm Flats Wetland Preserve First Site on Lawson Road in Mayville. Becky Nystrom, a JCC biology professor and CWC board member, will be leading the walk. Conditions may be wet and/or muddy, so participants are asked to dress appropriately and wear waterproof boots. Those wanting to participate can register by emailing info@chautauquawatershed.org or calling the CWC office at 664-2166. This event is free for CWC members; a $5 donation is suggested for nonmembers.
Mother’s Day Buffet Planned
BEMUS POINT – The Ellery Center Fire Department, 4400 Dutch Hollow Road, Bemus Point, will hold an all you can eat Mother’s Day breakfast buffet from 8-11 a.m. on Sunday. The cost is $6.50 for adults; $6 for seniors and children under 12. Breakfast will include eggs, sausage, ham, potatoes, pancakes, French toast, sausage gravy and biscuits, fruit, toast, juice and coffee.
Story Hour Set For Saturdays
CHERRY CREEK – The Cherry Creek Free Library will host a Children’s. Story Hour each Saturday morning beginning at 10:30 a.m. Children between the ages of 3 and 8 and their parents are invited to attend.
SWCS Plans Public Hearing
The Southwestern Central School District Board of Education will hold a public budget hearing and meet the board of education candidates meeting Monday at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. On Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Board of Education room at the middle school, the board will hold its regular meeting to conduct school business. The public is invited to attend all sessions.
Celoron To Hold Work Session
CELORON – The Celoron Village Board of Trustees will be holding a work session at 6 p.m. in the community center prior to the regularly scheduled board meeting at 7 p.m. Monday.
JPS To Discuss Superintendent
The Jamestown Board of Education will meet in executive session on Monday at 6 p.m. in the Superintendent’s Conference Room at 197 Martin Road on matters leading to the appointment of the next superintendent of schools.
Bocce Leagues Begin This Week
The Monday night Bocce League at St. John Church, 270 Newton Ave., will start this week at 6 p.m. Two more teams are needed to play on Wednesdays, which will start this week at 6 p.m. If interested, call Betty at 487-1639.
Spaghetti Dinner Set For Today
The Marco Polo Club will hold a spaghetti dinner today from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at its 1027 E. Second St. location. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children.
Historical Society Sets Meeting
CLYMER – The Clymer Area Historical Society will meet Monday, May 20, in the Haverkamp Huis.
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Loan Seminar Set For Tuesday
A microloan seminar will be held Tuesday at the Frank Bratt Ag Center, USDA Farm Service Agency, 3542 Turner Road, Jamestown, from 1-4 p.m. in conference rooms A and B.
Improv Group To Perform Saturday
The Unexpected Guests improv comedy group will perform Saturday at The Reg Studio Theater, 108 E. Third St. in Jamestown. The show starts at 9 p.m. General admission is $5 at the door.
Grange To Meet Monday
Ross Grange will meet Monday at the Falcon’s Nest Banquet Hall. 4-H members who were winners for the essay contest sponsored by Ross Grange, and their families, are invited to share a meal with grange members at 6:30 p.m. Each will read their essay and receive a check from the grange to help defray the cost of raising their animal. The business meeting will follow the program. Beverages and place settings will be furnished. Members are asked to bring a dish to share.
Driving Course Begins Monday
FREWSBURG – A five-hour pre-licensing driving course will be held at Frewsburg High School from 6-8:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. To pre-register, call the guidance office at 569-7026 between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Salamanca Board To Meet
SALAMANCA – The Salamanca City Central School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. this Monday and Monday, May 20, in the Junior-Senior High School Large Group Instruction Room. Both meetings will move into executive session to discuss the employment history of a particular person or corporation and matters leading to the appointment of employment of a particular person or corporation. The board meeting on Tuesday, May 28, that was originally scheduled to be held at the Prospect Elementary School will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Junior-Senior High School Large Group Instruction Room.
Gardeners To Offer Programs
Master Gardeners of Chautauqua County will be presenting three programs in May at Myers Memorial Library in Frewsburg. The Tuesday and May 21 programs are hands on so, those attending should wear gardening garb and be prepared to get dirty. On Tuesday the workshop is “Bucket Gardens” and May 21’s topic is “Composting with Worms.” The third program is a presentation on “Water Quality with Plants.” All programs will begin at 6:30 p.m. and last approximately one hour. The Master Gardener Program is a statewide program offered through Cornell Cooperative Extension. No reservations required and all materials are provided. For more information, call the library at 569-5515.
Planning Board To Meet Tuesday
MAYVILLE – The Chautauqua County Planning Board will meet at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Gerace Office Building, Room 331, 7 N. Erie St., Mayville. For more information, call the Chautauqua County Planning Department at 661-8900.
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Valu Event Set For Saturday
LAKEWOOD – Valu Home Centers will hold a community event day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. A local organization will be selling hot dogs and pop for a minimal donation. Other activities will also be included during the day. In 2012, more than $22,000 was raised chainwide to benefit various charitable organizations throughout Western and Central New York and northwestern Pennsylvania.
Spring Cleanup Set For Saturday
CHARLOTTE – The town of Charlotte will hold its annual Spring Cleanup Day on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Charlotte Highway Building, 7059 Rood Road, Sinclairville. Residents can bring their spring cleanup items. Items not acceptable include: old batteries, liquids/powders, air conditioners, microwaves, refrigerators, kitchen/personal appliances, fluorescent lamps, tires, farm equipment or boats. This year there will be a free computer and electronics recycling collection.
Grant Writing Course At JCC
Grant Writing 101, a non-credit workshop outlining the fundamentals of targeting grant requests, will be offered Friday at Jamestown Community College. The program, which meets from 1-3 p.m. in the Carnahan Center, will be taught by Candace Huber. Tuition is $29. To register, call JCC’s Center for Continuing Education at 338-1005.
Rod And Gun Club To Meet
The Lakewood Rod and Gun Auxiliary board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. The auxiliary annual fun-fun dinner will be at 6 p.m. Monday in the club dining room. The theme is circus, and members attending should dress as their favorite circus person. The cost is a $4 donation. Greeters will be Nancy Rasmusen and Connie Whitman. Helpers will be Sally Hagg and Marilyn Alexander. Refreshments will be provided by auxiliary officers. For more information, call 763-0544.
Seminar Planned In Randolph
RANDOLPH – The VanRensselaer and Son Funeral Home will sponsor a seminar starting at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 11, in the Randolph Fire Hall. The Rev. Dr. Donald A. Shirk, senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Batavia, will speak from 10-11 a.m. on “Christianity and Cremation” and from 11 a.m. to noon on “A Time To Mourn and a Time To Dance.” The seminar is open and free to the first 200 people who respond. A complimentary lunch will follow. To make reservations, call Howie VanRensselaer at 485-3660 or email vanrensselaer@windstream.net. For more information on Shirk, visit www.gracebatavia.org or www.gbctoday.org.
‘Dialogues’ To Air Saturday
“Dialogues” is the name of a half-hour television program produced by Mark Kiyak from SUNY Fredonia. Hosted by Tina Zboch, the program will feature guest John Hertlein. Hertlein served the Silver Creek School district for the past 18 years as high school principal and is now the superintendent of Brocton Central School. The program will air on Access Channel 5 at 3 and 9 p.m. each day, beginning Saturday with the last airing on May 17. Access Channel 5 is available to cable viewers in the Mayville, Chautauqua, North Harmony, Sherman, Westfield and Portland areas.
Ripley BOE?To Meet Thursday
RIPLEY – An audit committee meeting of the Ripley Central School District will be held on Thursday at 5:45 p.m., in the district office, of the school, prior to the regular meeting of the Ripley Central School Board of Education at 6:30 p.m., in Room 123, for the purpose of any and all items that come before the board. A public hearing for the purpose of presenting the school budget as adopted by the Board of Education for the fiscal year July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014, will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Room 123.
AOC?To Hold Hike, Bike Ride
On Thursday, the Allegheny Outdoor Club will hike 5 miles on the Songbird Trail at Buzzard Swamp, which is one mile south of Marienville, Pa., on Loleta Road. Participants will meet at the trailhead at 2 p.m. For more information call Charlene James at 814-463-7394 or cell 814-516-6595. Also on Thursday, the AOC will ride bikes from the Audubon Center to Frewsburg and back. Participants will meet at the center at 5:30 p.m. For more information call Pat Spicer at 814-757-8331 in the evenings.
Program To Be Given At Library
Steve Frankson, owner of Peterson’s Candies, will discuss the chocolate-making business and share samples during a program at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the James Prendergast Library. The pre-Mother’s Day program is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome to attend. The library is located at 509 Cherry St., Jamestown. For information, call 484-7135.
Cleanup Day Slated For Friday
SOUTH VALLEY – The town of South Valley has scheduled the annual Town Hall Cleanup Day for Friday at 9 a.m. at 11888 Sawmill Run Road. In case of rain, the cleanup will be held Saturday.
Library To Hold Story Hour Friday
BROCTON – The Ahira Hall Memorial Library will hold a preschool story hour at 10 a.m. on Friday. Stories about cars, trucks and things that go “vroom” will be presented by Mrs. Raymond and Mrs. Westin.
JCA?To Conclude Concert Series
The Jamestown Concert Association’s final concert of its 2012-13 season will be Friday at 8 p.m. in St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. The Carpe Diem string quartet featuring Charles Wetherbee, John Ewing, Korine Fujiwara and Kristin Ostling will perform. Individual tickets are $20, $7.50 for college students and free for students 18 and under attending with a paid adult. For more information visit jamestownconcertassociation.org.
Center To Offer Mother’s Day Meal
Findley Camp and Retreat Center will offer a Mother’s Day dinner on Sunday with seatings at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Reservations are required; call 769-7146 or email campfindley@fairpoint.net.
Applicants Sought For Scholarship
LITTLE VALLEY – The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Employee Benevolent Association is accepting applications for its $500 scholarship for 2013. The scholarship is available to any Cattaraugus County high school senior planning on entering the criminal justice or police science field and is limited to law enforcement only. Interested students should contact their school guidance office. Applications must be postmarked before May 31.
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Cemetery Assn. Meeting Tonight
The Levant Cemetery Association annual meeting will be held at 7 p.m. tonight in the Levant Wesleyan Church community room. All lot owners and interested persons are welcome to attend.
Cemetery Assn. Meeting Tonight
KENNEDY – The Myrtle Cemetery Association’s annual meeting will be at 7 p.m. tonight in the Clarks Corners Community Church, Kennedy. All board members, lot owners and others interested are urged to attend. New officers and directors will be elected. Discussion will be on cemetery rules, cost of lots and services, health and future of the association.
Westfield Seniors To Meet Tonight
WESTFIELD – Westfield Senior Citizens will meet for dinner, served by Union Relief members, at 6 p.m. tonight. Members attending should take a prize for games of bingo, which will follow dinner. The Westfield Women’s Organization served dinner to 38 seniors attended a recent meeting, called to order by Shirley Kolpien, president. Jack Dean presented a history of the Westfield area. Celebrating birthdays were Middy Riddle, Gloria Wakely, Mamie Criscione, Albert King, Ruth Cade, Carrie Trippy, Reda Hoth, Linda Haley and Jennie Vilardo. Bev and Les Yeaney, Linda and Wally Haley observed wedding anniversaries.
Library Board To Meet Tonight
The regular monthly Fluvanna Free Library board meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. tonight for a brief business meeting. Immediately after the business meeting there will be a reception for Marilyn Hooper honoring her many years of service on the board of directors at the library. Hooper served more than 30 years as a trustee, retiring in the fall of 2012. Volunteers and board members will be there to wish Hooper a great retirement.
Panama To Hold Budget Hearing
PANAMA – The Panama Central School Board of Education will hold its annual budget hearing tonight at 7 in the school auditorium. The regularly scheduled board meeting will follow the budget hearing, and will be held in the boardroom. Both meetings are open to the public.
Superintendent Search Continues
The Jamestown Public Schools Board of Education will meet in executive session on today, Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. at Roberto’s Restaurant on matters leading to the appointment of the next superintendent of schools.
Reciprocity Day To Be Held
MAYVILLE – The Mayville Tuesday Club members will hold Reciprocity Day at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Mayville United Methodist Church. Invited guests are affiliate clubs from Sherman, Lakewood and Bemus Point. Tuesday Club members prepare a special lunch. Authors Kathleen Crocker and Jane Currie will be the guest speakers to talk about their latest publication, “Legendary Locals of the Chautauqua Lake Region.”
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Organists To Play Sunday
The Chautauqua Chapter of the American Guild of Organists organ plus concert at 4 p.m. Sunday in St. Luke’s Episcopal Church will feature Brandon Caruso, guest trumpeter, accompanied by Gail Espinoza, organist. Upper Crust Vocal Ensemble participants include Marly Kester, Alex Scalise, Sammy Scalise and Olivia Zabrodsky. Ron McEntire and Espinoza will perform organ solos. Andrew Schmidt, church organist and choir director, will conduct the Saint Luke Episcopal Choir and guest musicians in ”Alleluia” by Randall Thompson. A free-will offering will be taken, and a reception will follow in the church undercroft. The event is open to the public.
Rummage Sale Set For Saturday
Bethel Baptist Christian Academy, 200 Hunt Road, Jamestown, will host a rummage sale fundraiser Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the school.
Rummage Sale Begins Today
CHERRY CREEK – The Cherry Creek/Leon United Methodist Church on Main Street in Cherry Creek will hold a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. There will be a bag sale and bake sale all day Saturday.
Outdoor Club To Kayak Saturday
On Saturday, the Allegheny Outdoor Club will kayak or canoe 10 miles on the Clarion River, from Portland Mills to Hallton. Attendees should bring their lunch and water. Also, one’s craft will need current boat registration to launch. Participants will meet at Howe’s True Value at 10 a.m. If the weather turns cool, under 60 degrees, or rainy, call the event leader to see if the float will be canceled. For more information call Dennis Anderson in Jamestown at 969-9772.
Free Rabies Clinic Is Saturday
KENNEDY – A free rabies vaccination clinic will be held Saturday from 1-3 p.m. at the Town of Poland Highway Building, Grubb Hill Road, Kennedy. Vaccinations will be provided free of charge to all dogs, cats and domesticated ferrets three months of age and older. All pets must be on a leash or in a cage; and you should bring rabies vaccination records for each animal that will be receiving a shot. New York State Public Health Law requires each dog, cat and domesticated ferret over the age of four months be vaccinated against rabies. For more information, visit the Health Department’s website at myhealthycounty.com or call 753-4481.
Sister To Sister Event Is Saturday
Dr. Norschenia W.P. Dobbs, evangelist, innovator, motivator, encourager and servant, will speak on “Hurting Women” at the Sister to Sister Conference beginning at 11 a.m. on Saturday in the Jamestown Hampton Hotel Conference Room. The cost is $10 per person and includes lunch. Tickets are available by calling 720-4405.
Water Contest Is Saturday
The title of “Best Tasting Drinking Water” in Chautauqua County for 2013 will be earned today at Chautauqua Mall. Voting will take place between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. during the mall’s Annual Health & Fitness Expo.
Rummage Sale Set For Today
WESTFIELD – The Westfield United Methodist Church, 101 E. Main St., Westfield, will hold its spring rummage, clothing and bake sale today from 6-8 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a bag sale at noon Saturday.
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Rummage Sale Begins Today
FREWSBURG – Trinity United Methodist Church, corner of Ivory and Wigren Road, Frewsburg, will hold a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and a bag sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday.
Thule Lodge To Hold Friday Meal
BEMUS POINT – The Thule Lodge, 4123 Pancake Hill Road, will hold its first Friday night dinner of the season this week. The main menu will be a fish dinner, and the second choice will be a Swedish dinner of korv and rotmos. The dinner is from 5-7 p.m. and is open to everyone. Thule Lodge serves to preserve the Swedish heritage through events and activities.
Rummage Sale Begins Friday
CHERRY CREEK – The Cherry Creek/Leon United Methodist Church, Main Street, will hold a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday with a bake and bag sale. For donations, call 296-5213 and leave a message.
Senior Trivia Night Is May 9
The United Senior Council of Chautauqua is holding a Senior Trivia Day Thursday, May 9. Dennis Webster, local radio personality, will emcee this event, which will take place at the North Harmony Senior Citizen Center at 1. Seniors are invited to compete for prizes of $100, $75 and $50. Seniors can compete singularily or in team comprised of two or three. Participating teams will compete in three rounds of questions, with 10 questions per round. To register call Theresa Perrin at 665-2414. There is a registration fee of $5 per team.
Sen. Young To Speak On Show
MAYVILLE – Senior Report with Reed Powers will have state Sen. Cathy Young, R-C-I-Olean, as the guest on Saturday’s television program. The live, call-in program airs from 9-10 a.m. Saturdays. Individuals may call 753-5225 during that time with questions or comments. The program is rebroadcast each day at 2 and 8 p.m. for some communities. Reed Powers, host of Senior Report, has been producing the television program since 1995. Senior Report is shown live Saturdays on Time Warner cable systems covering the following communities: Brocton, Cassadaga, Chautauqua, Fredonia, Mayville, North Harmony, Portland, Ripley, Sherman, Stockton and Westfield on Channel 5. In Dunkirk, Falconer, Forestville, Hanover, Irving, Jamestown, Lakewood and Silver Creek the program is on channel 19. The show originates at the Access Channel 5 studio in Mayville.
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Cemetery Group To Meet Thursday
GERRY – The Gerry Hill Cemetery Association annual meeting will be at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Gerry Volunteer Fire Hall. All individuals having family interred in the cemetery are urged to attend the meeting. Discussion will be on cemetery upkeep and maintenance. New officers and trustees will be elected. Refreshments will be served following the meeting.
Bible Study Begins Monday
LAKEWOOD – Just For The Ladies Bible studies are will begin Monday, May 13, from 6-8:30 p.m., at Lakewood Baptist Church, 150 Erie St., Lakewood, with Priscilla Shirer’s “Gideon: Your Weakness. God’s Strength.” The workbook costs $15. Pre-register by calling Pene Hutton Yates at 484-2525 or emailing phutton@netsync.net on or before Monday, so she can have adequate materials on hand.
Service Times Change
LEON – Celebration Fellowship Church, Leon, will change service times from morning to 7 p.m. beginning Sunday. A mother/daughter brunch will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, featuring a hat show. Reservations are required; call 287-2793 or 296-5791.
Care Coverage Changes Today
Effective today, Five Star Urgent Care in Jamestown will serve the urgent care needs of Univera Community Health members, including those with enrolled in Medicaid Managed Care, Child Health Plus and Family Health Plus. Univera Community Health members with questions should call the Customer Service telephone number on the back of their member ID card.
JCC Registration Ends May 17
Jamestown Community College is offering day and evening courses as well as internship and online learning opportunities this summer. Six-week sessions will be conducted May 20 through July 1 and July 8 through Aug. 15 at JCC’s Jamestown and Cattaraugus County campuses and North County and Warren centers. In-person registration will be conducted until May 17 for Summer Session 1 and until July 5 for Summer Session 2. Online course registration, as well as a complete listing of courses, is available at www.sunyjcc.edu/summer. For more information, call JCC’s Jamestown Campus, 338.1000, or Cattaraugus County Campus, 376-7501.
Job Corps Tour Set For Thursday
CASSADAGA – The Cassadaga Job Corps Academy will host an informational session and tour on its campus, 8115 Glasgow Road, Cassadaga, starting at 10 a.m. Thursday. The Cassadaga Job Corps provides training to begin a career in the healthcare and construction industries as well as GED classes to those in need of a diploma. Training in Certified Nurse Aide, carpentry, painting, plumbing and electrical are available as well as advanced training for Licensed Practical Nurse. The academy will accept young adults, ages 16 to 24, who are committed to a rigorous education and training program and are prepared to launch a career. Applicants can apply for on-center living or off-center living, and all applicants will enroll on a full federal scholarship if accepted. For more information, call Mike Pietrkiewicz at 595-4298 or email Pietrkiewicz.mike@jobcorps.org. For more information, visit cassadaga.jobcorps.gov.