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Chicken Dinner Set For Thursday
FALCONER – Bethlehem Lutheran Church at 20 North Phetteplace St. in Falconer will be holding a chicken and biscuit takeout dinner Thursday from 5-7 p.m. Homemade dinner can be ordered ahead and ready for pickup by calling the church at 665-2102 or will be available when you come. The cost is $10 for adults and $4 for children under 12.
Day Of Prayer Set For Thursday
The 63rd annual National Day of Prayer is scheduled for Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. at Tracy Plaza in Jamestown. This year’s prayer effort will have profound significance for the country as gatherers celebrate the theme: One Voice, United in Prayer. Area pastors from several denominations will lead those attending to seek the Lord’s healing and renewed power in families, government and world leaders. To further highlight the theme, Romans 15:6 has been chosen as the National Day of Prayer Scripture for this year: “So that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Rummage Sale Begins Thursday
The Creche organization will be holding its annual Spring Rummage Sale on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. with a Bag Sale on Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The sale will be held, as in the past, at First Congregational Church, The Spire, 316 E. Fourth St. in Jamestown. There is on- and off-street parking near the church. The sale presents a wide selection of quality household items, toys and clothing for the entire family. All proceeds benefit Creche’s mission of helping children in need and their families in our local community.
Spring Sale Begins Thursday
Community Helping Hands’ spring sale will begin Thursday at the Gateway Center, 31 Water St., Jamestown. Bikes, lawn furniture, sports equipment and more will be available. The sale will run Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. All proceeds benefit the ministry of Community Helping Hands, which helps local families with emergency needs for household items, clothing and furniture. Please call 487-1488 for more information.
Cemetery Assn. To Meet Thursday
NIOBE – The Grant Cemetery Association annual meeting will be held in the Niobe Church on Thursday at 7 p.m. All lot owners are welcome to attend. For more information, contact Holly Jo Osborne at 782-2277.
Gerry To Host Rummage Sale
GERRY – the Gerry United Methodist Church, Route 60 and Church Street, will hold a rummage sale on Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and a $2 bag sale on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A light lunch will also be available.
Rummage Sale Begins Friday
The Cherry Creek/Leon United Methodist Church, Main Street, Cherry Creek, will hold a rummage and bake sale on Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Ellington To Host Rummage Sale
ELLINGTON – A rummage sale will be held Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a rummage sale and bag sale Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ellington United Methodist Church.
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Trowel Talk To Be Held Tonight
CHERRY CREEK – A session of ” Master Gardener Trowel Talk” will be held tonight from 7-8 p.m.mid at the Cherry Creek Library on Main Street, Cherry Creek. Learn about herbal teas: how to grow them, and how to prepare a great cup of tea. There will be sampling of herbal teas as well. Call Sharon Sweating at 296-5105 for more information.
Farmland Board To Meet Today
LITTLE VALLEY – The Cattaraugus County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board will meet at 1 p.m. today in the large committee room on the third floor of the Cattaraugus County Center in Little Valley. The public is welcome to attend.
Garden Workshop Is Wednesday
FREWSBURG – Myers Memorial Library in Frewsburg will host a free garden art workshop and PowerPoint presentation Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The workshop will detail ways to use art pieces in gardens. For more information, call the library at 569-5515.
Falconer To Hold Garage Sale Days
The Falconer Business Association will be sponsoring their annual villagewide Garage Sale days Friday and Saturday. Participants can sign up to receive a yard sign and to be listed on the village map for a cost of $5 at the Falconer Vac Shoppe at 15 W. Main St. in Falconer. Maps will be available Thursday afternoon.
Day Of Prayer Set For Thursday
In observance of The National Day of Prayer on Thursday, Hillcrest Baptist Church will hold a concert of prayer in the church sanctuary. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., those gathered will pray for the nation, community and world. The community is invited to participate. Hillcrest is located on the corner of Newland Avenue and Hallock Street in Jamestown. For more information, call the church office at 483-3331 or visit hillcrestjamestown.com.
Alzheimer’s Assn. To Hold Class
DUNKIRK Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging. It is a progressive and fatal brain disease that is the most common form of dementia. “The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease” is a free class, presented by the Alzheimer’s Association Western New York Chapter, for anyone who would like to know more about the disease and related dementias. The class is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday in the Dunkirk Free Library at 535 Central Ave. The class is free and open to the public, but registration is requested by calling toll-free: 1-800-272-3900.
Republicans To Hold Breakfast
GERRY – The Gerry Republican Committee is holding a pancake and eggs fundraising breakfast Saturday at the Gerry Firehall. Breakfast will be served from 8:30-10:30 a.m. and the cost is $7 per person. There will be many elected officials in attendance who can answer questions about local concerns. All proceeds will go to supporting Republican candidates in the November elections.
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Scholarship
Now Available
The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Employee Benevolent Association is accepting applications for a 2014 scholarship award worth $500. The scholarship is available to any high school senior planning on entering the criminal justice or police science field. Applicants must be residents of Cattaraugus County. For more information, students should contact their high school guidance office. Applications should be postmarked prior to June 2.
Masonic Lodge To Hold Dinner
FREWSBURG – Carroll Masonic Lodge will be holding its annual spaghetti dinner this Sunday from 1-6 p.m. at the Lodge Hall, 257 Warren Road, Frewsburg. Dinners include salad, bread, dessert and coffee. Takeout dinners are available. The cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children. The purpose of the dinner is to raise money for the lodge’s annual scholarship.
Cub Scouts
To Collect Items
Cub Scout Pack 135 from Christ First United Methodist Church will be collecting nonperishable items to be donated to the Northside Food Bank on Saturday between 10 a.m. and noon. Anyone wishing to make a donation may call the executive officer at 499-1513 to leave their information.
Villagewide Sale Set For May 2
FALCONER – The Falconer Business Association will be sponsoring the annual Villagewide Garage Sale days Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3. Participants can sign up to receive a yard sign and to be listed on the village map for a cost of $5 at the Falconer Vac Shop at 15 W. Main St., Falconer. Maps will be available on Thursday afternoon.
Bake Sale
Set For Sunday
SINCLAIRVILLE – The Valley Historical Society will hold a bake sale starting at 11 a.m. Sunday at the Sinclairville Fire Hall. There will be a variety of baked goods for sale and all proceeds will go to supporting the needs of the museum and to the 2014 Sinclairville History Fair.
Cemetery Cleanup Begins
SINCLAIRVILLE – The board of the Evergreen Cemetery in Sinclairville announces a cemetery spring cleanup over the next several Saturdays. All winter decorations should be removed by Thursday. Volunteers are very much appreciated.
Lecture To Air On Channel 5 Today
Marina Picciotto’s Chautauqua lecture “Neurobiological Basis of Happiness” will be shown on Access Channel 5. The program will air at 3 and 9 p.m. each day beginning today with the last airing on Friday. Access Channel 5 is available to cable viewers in the Chautauqua, Mayville, North Harmony, Portland, Sherman and Westfield areas.
Library To
Host Sale Today
KENNEDY – The Kennedy Free Library will have a book and bake sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the Kennedy Fire Hall. There will be children’s picture and chapter books, adult fiction, biographies, cookbooks, VHS tapes and more. All proceeds benefit the library’s new building and furniture.
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Thrift Shop To Reopen Today
St. Luke’s Thrift Shop at 409 Pine St., Jamestown, is reopening today with a “new” line of spring and summer clothing in all departments. The shop is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Off-street parking is available in the church parking lot off of East Fifth Street. Proceeds are used for outreach in the community. The shop is operated by an all-volunteer local staff including many from RSVP.
Spring Craft
Show Is Saturday
The Kiantone Women’s Auxiliary Spring Craft Show will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kiantone Fire Hall. Thirty-plus vendors will be featured. Coffee and doughnuts for breakfast will be for sale. Lunch will also be available, including barbecue ham sandwiches and macaroni salad. Coffee and pop will be available.
Ross Grange
To Meet Monday
FALCONER – Members of the Falconer Central School Board will be guests of Ross Grange at their meeting Monday at the Falcons Nest Banquet Hall. After their presentation, those present will have an opportunity to have questions and concerns addressed. A dish-to-pass supper will be held at 6:30 p.m. followed by the program and a business meeting. The public is invited to attend.
Fracking Forum To Air Saturday
Chautauqua County Legislators recently held an informational meeting for lawmakers on the controversial subject of high-volume horizontal hydraulic fracturing for methane gas. The March 19 legislative meeting was filmed by the Mayville-based film group, Snowshoefilms, for Channel 5 Public Access TV. The program will air on Access Channel 5 at 12:50 and 6:50 p.m. each day beginning on Saturday with the last airing on May 2. Access Channel 5 is available to cable viewers in the Chautauqua, Mayville, North Harmony, Portland, Sherman, and Westfield areas.
Senior Report To Host Star Workers
Senior Report with Reed Powers will have Jason Ferguson and Scott Wise as the guests on Saturday’s television program. Ferguson and Wise are with the Chautauqua Star. 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. 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.
PRIDE Festival
Set For Today
YWCA of Jamestown will host the second annual Festival of Community PRIDE today beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the YWCA of Jamestown, 401 N. Main St., Jamestown. The potluck buffet dinner will be followed by special speaker Max Martin, Eastside YMCA branch manager, at 6 p.m. For more information call 488-2237, ext. 227 or email at betho@ywcaofjamestown.com.
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Library To Close For Weekend
FREWSBURG – Myers Memorial Library will be closed Friday through Sunday for Easter. It will open Monday for its regular hours 1-8 p.m. The library’s phone number is 569-5515.
Thule Lodge To Hold Meeting
BEMUS POINT – The Thule Lodge, 4123 Pancake Hill Road, Bemus Point, will hold its monthly meeting at 2 p.m. Saturday at the lodge. Following the meeting will be the annual Easter brunch known as the “egg sexa” meaning foods made with eggs. The lodge has completed some of its renovations and members are welcome to visit the lodge during the meeting and brunch to see the completed work. Thule Lodge, now in its 107th year in the Jamestown/Bemus Point area, began as a social club for Swedish immigrants. The lodge continues to preserve the Swedish heritage through events and activities. New members are welcome.
Gerry Egg Hunt Set For Friday
GERRY – Gerry’s annual Easter egg hunt will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at the Gerry Town Park.
Cherry Creek Egg Hunt Is Saturday
The Cherry Creek United Methodist Church will hold a communitywide Easter egg hunt on Saturday at 10 a.m. Participants should take their Easter baskets.
Rap Group To Meet On Saturday
Is there an upside to living with Multiple Sclerosis? Come to the Chautauqua Regional Multiple Sclerosis rap group on Saturday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in the Jones Hill Memorial Rehabilitation Center, first floor, 51 Glasgow Ave., Jamestown. This semi-structured support group has the goal of being both informative and fun. Snacks will be provided. The meeting is open to patients, family and friends. For more information or directions, or for peer support, contact Debbie Lane at 962-9401 or Allen Wilcox, 664-6434.
Korean Banquet Set For Saturday
FREDONIA – The Korean International Student Society (KISS) will host its annual Korean Banquet on Saturday at 6 p.m. in the Williams Center Multipurpose Room. There will be a variety of Korean food favorites including Bulgogi, Je-yuk-bok-um, Japchae, Mat-tang, Tang-su-yuk, and bean sprout soup, as well as many Korean side dishes. The event will also feature several musical performances. Tickets are on sale at the SUNY Fredonia Ticket Office in the Williams Center, $9 for students and $14 for the general public. A portion of the ticket sales will be donated to the Chautauqua County Rural Ministry. Donations will also be collected during the banquet.
Cassadaga To Hold Egg Hunt
CASSADAGA – The Cassadaga Library will host an Easter egg hunt on Saturday from 10-10:30 a.m. for children ages preschool to fifth grade. The eggs will be hidden in the stacks of the library, 18 Maple Ave.
Earth Day Hike Set For Saturday
Chautauqua Rails to Trails will sponsor a hike commemorating Earth Day on Saturday at 10 a.m., beginning at the Titus Road trailhead. The hike can be either 3 or 6 miles long, as determined by the participants. Les Johnson, past president of Rails to Trails, will lead the hike. He is well versed in the history and the interesting parts of the trail. Call Johnson at Hollyloft Ski, Bike and Board at 483-2330 for information.
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Library Program Begins In May
FINDLEY LAKE – Beginning in May, the Findley Lake Community Library will begin a new children’s program. The group will meet from 6-7 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays of every month. The program will offer a variety of activities including science experiments and arts and crafts. At the start of each session the group will read a book that ties in to the activities that follow.
Lenten Service
Set For Wednesday
Ned Lindstrom will be the Lenten speaker at First Lutheran Church on Chandler street. Lindstrom is a Deacon in the Lutheran church. Lunch in the parlors will follow the service which begins at noon Wednesday.
Planning Board To Meet Thursday
SALAMANCA – The next regular meeting of the Southern Tier West Regional Planning & Development Board will be held on Thursday at the Center for Regional Excellence, Salamanca. There will be a pre-meeting discussion on the “Future of Southern Tier West,” starting at 11:30 a.m., followed by the regular Board Meeting at 1 p.m. Lunch will be served at noon.
Driving Course Begins Thursday
SINCLAIRVILLE – There are still some openings in the AARP Driver Safety Class being held at the South Stockton Wayside Chapel, 5537 Route 380, Sinclairville on Thursday and Friday. The class is open to any New York state driver of any age. Participants are eligible to receive an insurance discount and point reduction upon successful completion of the two-day class. The class runs 9 a.m. to noon both days and participants must attend both days in their entirety. Cost is $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-AARP members. Checks are the only form of payment accepted and should be made payable to AARP. Those attending need to bring a pen and their driver’s license to class and need to come at least 10 minutes early on the first day. To register, call the volunteer instructor at 224-3280. If no answer, leave a message with your name and phone, and your call will be returned. Please spell your name and give your phone number twice.
‘Frozen’ Themed Party Planned
The Jamestown Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, corner of West Third Street and Lakin Avenue., will host a party for children in kindergarten through the sixth grade on Thursday from 1:30-3:30 p.m. The theme of the event relates to the recent movie “Frozen.” There will be games, crafts, snacks and a Bible story. To register, call the church office at 488-3015. For more information visit the church web site at www.jamestowncmachurch.org.
JHS Class Of ’39 To Meet May 2
The Jamestown High School Class of 1939 will celebrate their 75th reunion on Friday, May 2, at noon at Friendly’s Restaurant in Jamestown. Attendees will order meals from the menu which will be accompanied by a free sundae. Anyone wishing to attend should call either Joyce Bracey at 488-1757 or Bob Rolph at 664-2472 by April 18.
Carroll To Host Egg Hunt Saturday
FREWSBURG – The town of Carroll will hold an Easter egg hunt Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Frewsburg High School.
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Camp Street Work Begins Soon
Jeffrey Lehman, city director of Public Works, announced that the city will be reconstructing Camp Street from May Street to Hebner Street this spring/summer. Construction is scheduled to begin within the next two weeks. The Board of Public Utilities will be replacing the water main and water service connections to all residences as the first phase of the project. The street will be restricted to one-way traffic (westbound), with the street closed to all but local traffic during normal working hours when work is underway. Upon completion of the water main, the DPW will finalize construction. As always, motorists should use extra caution in construction areas.
Food Truck Changes Dates
SINCLAIRVILLE – Dates for the Sinclairville Food Express truck have been changed from the second Monday of the month to the fourth Wednesday of the month. The time has also changed for the truck to arrive about 9:30 a.m. Clients need to be signed in by 9:30 a.m. For more information call 485-1984 or 595-8718.
Class Of ’39 To Celebrate May 2
The Jamestown High School Class of 1939 will celebrate its 75th reunion on Friday, May 2 at noon at Friendly’s Restaurant in Jamestown. Attendees will order meals from the menu which will be accompanied by a free sundae. Anyone wishing to attend should call either Joyce Bracey at 488-1757 or Bob Rolph at 664-2472 by April 18.
Lecture To
Air On Channel 5
Trevor Potter’s Chautauqua lecture “Money in Politics After the 2012 Elections” will be shown on Access Channel 5. The program will air at 3 and 9 p.m. each day beginning today with the last airing on April 18. Access Channel 5 is available to cable viewers in the Chautauqua, Mayville, North Harmony, Portland, Sherman, and Westfield areas.
Douglas To Appear On Senior Report
Senior Report with Reed Powers will have Christine Douglas as the guest on today’s television program. Douglas is with Village Square Mobile Home Park. The live, call-in program airs from 9-10 a.m. on Saturday morning on Time Warner cable systems. 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.
Outdoor Club
To Ride Monday
On Monday the Northern Allegheny Mountain Bike Club will host a beginner level mountain bike ride. This will be a dirt road ride and the distance will be determined by the group’s ability. Participants will meet at the sled riding hill parking lot at Chapman Dam State Park at 6 p.m. For more information call Brad Wilcox at 814-688-0531.
Poetry Festival Set For Monday
FREDONIA – The Fredonia Poetry Festival will be held Monday at 6:30 p.m. in McEwen Hall Room 209. The event, slated to last until 11 p.m., will feature Andrea Gibson, Fatimah Ashgar, ‘Good Ghost’ Bill Moran and Maxim Backer. Tickets are free and available at the SUNY Fredonia Ticket Office in the Williams Center. The festival is sponsored by the Writer’s Ring, the Women’s Student Union and the Pride Alliance.
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Swiss Streak
Dinner Is Saturday
CHERRY CREEK – The Cherry Creek United Methodist Church will hold a Swiss steak dinner on Saturday beginning at 4:30 p.m. All are welcome.
Brush Disposal Begins Tuesday
The village of Falconer brush disposal will begin Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. at the DPW Garage. Please do not put any brush or leaves at roadside, it will no longer be picked up, rather bring to the DPW Garage where an attendant will assist you. This service will continue every other Tuesday up to and including Oct. 14. For further information or questions please contact 665-3000.
Cemetery Group To Meet Saturday
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the St. Mary’s Cemetery Restoration Committee will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at the HorseShoe Inn in Onoville.
Ham Party
Set For Saturday
The Lander Volunteer Fire Department will hold a ham party on Saturday in the fire hall. Doors will open at 6 p.m.. Drawings begin at 7 p.m. Fun activities will be available for children. There is no charge to attend and refreshments are free.
Seniors To Hold Easter Lunch
Celoron-West Ellicott Senior Citizens will meet for an Easter lunch in the Herman Kent Legion Post on Wednesday at noon. Members attending should take a dish to share and their table service. Teams for the May 8 trivia game with North Harmony Seniors at 1 p.m. will be announced. New member William Beers was welcomed at a recent meeting attended by 40 members. Les DeLong, new legion manager, was introduced and shared ideas. Reports were accepted as read. The meeting closed with song.
Library To Forgive Overdue Fines
The Fluvanna Library, 3532 Fluvanna Ave. Extension, will forgive fines during National Library Week beginning Monday. Patrons who visit the library and have overdue materials on the accounts will have them forgiven during the week. The library is also holding a “Guess our circulation for 2013” contest. Whoever comes closest guessing the total number of books, DVDs, videos, magazines and e-books check out in 2013 will win a gift basket with barbecue and picnic items. The contest will run through April 30.
Heslink Open House Is Sunday
An open house for Ivan Heslink, honoring his 90th birthday, will be held in the Dutch Village Restaurant, Clymer, on Sunday from 2-4 p.m.
Egg Hunt Planned For Sunday
MAYVILLE – The Mayville Volunteer Fire Department will be sponsoring its 3rd annual Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday at Lakeside Park, Mayville. The hunt will start at 2 p.m. The Easter Bunny will be present and refreshments will be available.
Westfield To Begin Hydrant Flushing
WESTFIELD – The village of Westfield Water Department will flush hydrants in the water districts during the weeks April 14 through May 22 – Monday through Friday – from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. They will start at the highest point – the south – and proceed to the lowest end. The water will be slightly discolored and caution should be taken in regards to washing clothes. Despite the color, the water at no time will be unsafe to drink, according to the department. For more information, call the Water Department at 326-2832.
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Carroll Seniors To Hold Dinner
The Carroll Senior Citizens will meet for their Easter ham dinner in the Frewsburg American Legion, Carroll Street, Frewsburg, on Monday, April 21 at noon. The cost is $5 for members; $7 for non-members. Reservations must be made by April 15; contact Mary Himes at 569-6110. A meeting will follow. Entertainment will be provided by Gordy and Mary Carlberg. Sheriff Joe Gerace was the guest speaker at a recent meeting. All area residents, age 50 or older, are welcome to attend.
Seniors To Hold Annual Dinner
WESTFIELD – The annual Senior Citizens Dinner sponsored by the Village of Westfield Recreation Department is being planned for Thursday at the United Methodist Church on Main Street. Serving will begin at 6 p.m. To make your reservation, please telephone 326-4243.
Cemetery Group To Meet Today
CHANDLERS VALLEY – The Chandlers Valley Cemetery Association will meet on today in the Community Center at 7 p.m.
Water Agency To Meet Thursday
SILVER CREEK – There will be a meeting of the Chautauqua County Water Agency on Thursday at 7 p.m. at Silver Creek Central School, 1 Dickinson St., Silver Creek in the high school cafeteria. CCWA was formed by the County Legislature to evaluate water supply needs in northern Chautauqua County and recommend to the County Legislature the creation of county water district(s) as may be necessary in the best interest of the people.
Sinclairville Board To Meet
SINCLAIRVILLE – The Sinclairville Village Board will hold its organizational meeting on Thursday at 7 p.m. in the village office, 8 Lester St., Sinclairville. Also public hearings on the budget, water rate increase and fire contract will be held. All those interested are welcome to attend.
Ripley Board To Meet Thursday
RIPLEY – A regular meeting of the Ripley Central School Board of Education will be held on Thursday at 6:30 p.m., in the Elementary Library, for the purpose of any and all items that come before the board. The public is invited to attend.
Ellery Seniors
To Meet Friday
BEMUS POINT – Ellery Senior Citizens met March 14 at St. Timothy Lutheran church with 17 members and four guests present. The flag salute was led by Kay Crossley, and Gene Norris led devotions. Mary Ann Carlo’s birthday was recognized. Jane Nickerson and Kelly Lanphier, wellness ambassadors from Rite Aid, spoke about benefits of their company’s wellness card, savings for seniors and ways to help folks lead healthier lives. President Marty Hunt thanked the committee, John and Betty Lou Cheney, Rod Walker and Jan Anderson and Betty Lou dismissed the group with prayer. For Friday’s meeting, the committee will be Miriam Price and Kay Crossley and Dave Patchen, forest ranger, will share a slide program with the group. All members will bring a dish to pass for lunch. For further information, contact Marty Hunt, 386-2868.
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SWCS Board
To Meet Tonight
The Southwestern Central School Board of Education will hold its regular meeting tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the Board of Education room at the middle school. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct school business. The public is invited to attend.
Empire State Holding Session
SUNY Empire State College will hold a public information session about its associate and bachelor’s degree programs at its Jamestown location, Community Services Center, Jamestown Community College, Jamestown on Wednesday at 4 p.m. For more information, call 338-1370.
Cemetery Assn. Meeting Is Tonight
RANDOLPH – Rutledge Rural Cemetery Association’s annual meeting will be tonight at 7 at the Randolph Free Library, 26 Jamestown St., Randolph. Election of officers will be held. Sealed mowing bids will be accepted. Call 985-4269 or 484-8780 for details. All lot owners are urged to attend.
Fredonia To Host College Fair
FREDONIA – SUNY Fredonia and the New York State Association for College Admissions Counseling will host a NYSACAC Regional College Fair on Wednesday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the SUNY Fredonia Steele Hall Fieldhouse. The event is free and high school students are encouraged to attend. College students, community members, faculty and staff are also welcome. Representatives of over 60 colleges will be attending and there will also be a financial aid presentation during the event. The event is planned to serve as a helpful source to start planning for college. For questions regarding the event, contact Kimberlie Ball, assistant director of admissions, at kimberlie.ball@fredonia.edu.
Charlotte Board To Hold Meeting
SINCLAIRVILLE – The Charlotte Town Board will hold a regular meeting Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the David Vern Luce Community Building, 8 Lester St., Sinclairville. All those interested are welcome to attend.
Support Group To Meet Wednesday
The Breast Cancer Support group will meet in Friendly’s on Wednesday. Dinner is at 6 p.m., followed by a meeting at 7 p.m. Adam Puleo and Lisa Schmidfrerick Miller will give a presentation on sugary beverages. Guests are welcome to attend.
Library Board To Meet Wednesday
BEMUS POINT – The monthly meeting of the Bemus Point Library board of trustees will take place on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the library. The public is welcome to attend. For information call 386-2274.
Lenten Midweek Services To End
First Presbyterian Church of Jamestown will present the last in a series of Lenten midweek services on Wednesday. Cindy Lind Hanson will speak on the subject of “Faith Journeys” at noon in the church’s Bellinger Chapel. The church is located at 509 Prendergast Ave., and lunch will be served after worship in Fellowship Hall.
Church Names Lenten Speaker
First Lutheran Lenten speaker for Wednesday is Tara Eastman, First Lutheran intern. Her topic is “Change of Plans.” Lunch will follow in the parlors of the church on Chandler Street.
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Frewsburg Board To Meet Thursday
FREWSBURG – The Frewsburg Board of Education will meet Thursday at 6:45 p.m., in the middle/high school library. A budget workshop will be held in the superintendent’s office from 5:15-6:15 p.m., and a public hearing on the veterans’ exemption from 6:15-6:45 p.m. in the middle/high library.
Outdoor Club
To Hike Sunday
WARREN, Pa. – On Sunday, the Allegheny Outdoor Club will hike a 5-mile loop on the Morrison Run Trail in the Allegheny National Forest. Participants will meet at Howe’s True Value at 1:30 p.m. or at the Morrison trailhead at 2 p.m. For more information call John Shinaberger in Bradford at 814-598-9094.
Golf Tourney
Taking Signups
LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood Volunteer Fire Department will be holding its annual golf tournament Saturday, May 24 at South Hills Country Club. Forms may be picked up at Lakewood Village Hall during regular business hours. Forms and money must be returned by May 1.
Bids For Mowing Now Accepted
SINCLAIRVILLE – The Evergreen Cemetery Association and the Sinclairville board of trustees are seeking bids for provision of lawn mowing for the 2014 season. Interested parties may obtain a bid proposal application by contacting Betty Ridout, association secretary, at 962-2309 or at various sites where announcements are posted. Deadline for bid proposals is April 21.
Troop To Host Meal Today
Boy Scout Troop 162 will be hosting a spaghetti lunch fundraiser, provided by “A Taste of Italy” at Kidder Memorial Church on Cole Avenue in Jamestown today from noon-3 p.m. Cost at the door for everyone ages 5 and up will be $5 each, and takeouts will be available. All proceeds will go directly toward camp fees.
Kiwanis To Hold Annual Dinner
LAKEWOOD – The Kiwanis Club of Jamestown will hold its annual Chicken and Biscuits Dinner at Emeritus of Lakewood, 220 Southwestern Drive, Lakewood, on Sunday from 1-4 p.m. Adult dinners are $7, children 12 and under are $5.
Open House
Set For Sunday
CELORON – The family of Beulah Ecker will host an open house on Sunday from 2-4 p.m. at the Celoron Fire Hall, in honor of her 85th birthday.
Hills Employees To Meet For Lunch
Past employees of Hills Department Store 66 in Brooklyn Square will get together for their lunch bunch, a fun afternoon of reminiscing and friendship at Friendly’s in Brooklyn Square on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Please contact Nancy Robertson Amoroso at 338-6221 to RSVP.
Lecture To Appear On Channel 5
MAYVILLE – David Brooks’ Chautauqua lecture “Moral Geniuses” will be shown on Access Channel 5. The program will air at 3 and 9 p.m. each day beginning today with the last airing on Friday. Access Channel 5 is available to cable viewers in the Chautauqua, Mayville, North Harmony, Portland, Sherman, and Westfield areas.
War Vets To Host Breakfast Sunday
The War Vets is having its annual kids breakfast with the Easter Bunny on Sunday from 8-11 a.m. The War Vets is located at 3431 Fluvanna Avenue.
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Horsemanship Clinic To Begin
For five weeks, every Saturday beginning this weekend, Centaur Stride Inc. therapeutic horseback riding will host free horsemanship clinics. Children 8-16 years old will learn barn and horse safety, as well as ground and riding lessons. The clinics will be held Saturdays from 2:30-4 p.m. at Centaur Stride, 8488 Jones Road in Sherman. For more information, call Claudia Monroe at 269-4386, Centaur Stride offices at 326-4318, or by visiting www.centaurstride.org.
Potluck Dinner For Men Planned
Healing Word Ministries, 1006 W. Third St., Jamestown, will hold a free potluck dinner for men only on Saturday at 5 p.m.
Thrift Store
To Hold Sale
St. Luke’s Thrift Shop, 409 Pine St., Jamestown, is having a half-price sale on clothing, shoes and purses. The shop still has a wide selection of clothing for men, women and children. It is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. Off-street parking is available in church parking lot off of East Fifth Street. Proceeds from the shop, which is operated by an all-volunteer staff including many from RSVP, are used for outreach in the community.
Revolution Group To Meet Saturday
GREENHURST – The Sons of the American Revolution will meet Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Chatterbox Restaurant, Fluvanna Avenue Extension, Greenhurst. The focus will be on the murder and research on Jane McCrea and her connection to the British at the Battle of Saratoga in 1777. A brief talk will also be given on Francis Hopkinson, musician, attorney and author of the poem ”The Battle of the Kegs.” The group recently viewed a DVD presentation at a recent meeting on Peter Francisco who became known as the Hercules of the American Revolution. Meetings are held every two months. Members, former members and new members are welcome to attend. For more information, call Steve Boothe, chapter president, at 574-7995. The SAR formed in 1889 and is headquartered in Louisville, Ky.
Pancake Benefit Set For Saturday
Bethel Baptist Christian Academy will be hosting an Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser on Saturday from 8-10 a.m. at Applebee’s, 340 Fairmount Ave., Lakewood. Tickets are $6 for the all-you-can-eat breakfast. BBCA will receive 75 percent of the proceeds.
Maple Grove
To Hold Sale
BEMUS POINT – Maple Grove class of 2016 is holding a rummage sale Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Catholic Church Hall in Bemus Point on Main Street.
Spanos To Appear On Show
MAYVILLE – Senior Report with Reed Powers will have Dr. MaryAnn Spanos as the guest on the television program this Saturday. Spanos is director for the Chautauqua County office for the aging. 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.
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City Parking Switch Goes Into Effect
With monthly alternate parking in Jamestown effective today, vehicles need to be parked on the even-numbered side of the street. According to the Jamestown Police Department, vehicles should be parked only on the odd-numbered side of the street during odd-numbered months and only on the even-numbered side of the street during even-numbered months. Vehicles should be moved at 10 a.m. on the first day of each month. No grace period is given.
Outdoor Club To Meet Thursday
WARREN, Pa. – On Thursday the Allegheny Outdoor Club will hold its quarterly planning meet at 6:30 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church at 109 W. Third Ave. in Warren, Pa. The AOC will be scheduling events for April, May and June. If you would like to host an event but cannot make it to the meeting email your event to john.young@eaglezip.net. All AOC events are free and open to the public. For more information call John Young at 814-730-2915.
Busti Group To Meet Thursday
BUSTI- The Busti-Hamlet Development group will have its spring meeting on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Busti Fire Hall.
Beekeepers To Meet Thursday
Chautauqua County Beekeepers Association will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Frank Bratt Ag Center, Turner Road, Airport Hill, Jamestown. Topics include: early spring management of the colonies; bears and bear fences; availability of package bees and nucs; and discussion of topics for future presentations. All are welcome.
Storytime
Begins Thursday
BUSTI – The Hazeltine Public Library announces that Children’s Spring Storytime will begin on Thursday from 10-11 a.m. It will be held every Thursday through May 8. The library is located at 891 Busti-Sugar Grove Road. Call the library with any questions at 487-1281.
Lenten Mid-Week Services Continue
First Presbyterian Church continues its Lenten midweek services on Wednesday. Member Marge Cochrane will speak on her “Faith Journey” at noon in Bellinger Chapel. Lunch is served after worship. The church is located at 509 Prendergast Ave. in Jamestown.
Panama Parents To Host Sale
LAKEWOOD – Parents of the Panama Central School Class of 2014 will host a rummage sale fundraiser on Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Busti Lakewood Rec Center, 9 W. Summit Ave., Lakewood.
South Dayton To Host Easter Party
SOUTH DAYTON – The South Dayton Fire Department will host a ham, chocolate and Easter basket party from 7 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday at the South Dayton Activities Hall. The event will include ham and Easter basket giveaways and free refreshments. Proceeds benefit the South Dayton Volunteer Fire Co.
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Myers Library Sets Activities
FREWSBURG – For the Big Read of the poetry of Emily Dickinson, Myers Memorial Library has three activities planned in April. The first is today’s discussion of her works at 6:30 p.m. at the library. There will be refreshments served. A two-part workshop will be held on pressing and drying flowers. The first workshop will be Wednesday, April 9, at 6:30 p.m., also in the community room. At this workshop participants will be learning and doing some of the methods used for drying and pressing. Then on Wednesday, May 14, at 6:30, participants will be using their dried and/or pressed flowers for a small project. Participants are requested to bring an old telephone book and small covered box to the first workshop. Feel free to bring some flowers; the fresher the better. The library is located at the corner of Falconer Street and Ivory Street in Frewsburg. The Ivory Street entrance is handicap accessible. For more information, call the library at 569-5515.
Historical Society To Hold Meeting
RANDOLPH – The Randolph Historical Society will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Municipal Building. The speaker for the evening will be Dan Martonis. His program will be on Geographic Information System and will pertain to mapping projects that he has completed throughout Cattaraugus County. Some projects that will be included in this program will be: the Little (New) Ireland within Allegany State Park, Amish Trails, cataloging and georeferencing cemeteries, examples using historical data to help in today’s mapping and others. The public is invited to attend.
Kasting To Serve As Speaker
Bob Kasting, pastor of the Tree Of Life Lutheran Community of Jamestown, will be the Lenten speaker Wednesday at noon at the First Lutheran Church, Jamestown. His topic will be “Change of Heart.” Lunch will follow in the parlors of the church on Chandler Street.
Coldspring Board To Meet Thursday
STEAMBURG – The Coldspring Town Board met March 13 for their regular meeting. The next meeting will be Thursday. A motion was made for the highway department to purchase a wire feed welder. Assessor Roxanne Aucoin reported to the town board about work completed for the year 2013. New hours for the assessors are Thursday evening from 6:30-9 p.m. The town clerk’s books were reviewed by the town board. She presented to them her checkbook, cash receipts book, cash receipts ledger, monthly reports with annual report and a spiral cash receipts ledger. The books were signed and dated. Justice Jerrold Roosa and Dog Control Officer Kirk Hayes will give their annual reports at Thursday’s meeting.
‘Noah’ Talk To Be Held Saturday
“Straightening Out what Hollywood Misrepresented about Noah” will be presented at the Jamestown Prendergast Library on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Led by Pastor Mel McGinnis of the Kiantone Congregational Church, the presentation will include a side-by-side analysis of what the Bible says vs. what Hollywood made. Also featured at the presentation will be a short film produced by Ray Comfort called “Noah – And the Last Days.” The same presentation will also be held at the Kiantone Congregational Church on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. The public is welcome to attend.