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Lawn Care Bids Now Accepted
SINCLAIRVILLE – The board of the Evergreen Cemetery Association in Sinclairville is seeking bids to provide seasonal lawn care to the cemetery. Interested parties may obtain a bid proposal application by contacting Secretary Betty Ridout at 962-2309. The deadline for bid proposals is April 6.
AARP Driving Course Planned
LITTLE VALLEY – Little Valley United Methodist Church is hosting a six-hour AARP Driver Safety Program on Monday and Wednesday. Classes will be held in the church fellowship hall at 109 Court St. from 6-9 p.m. each evening. The cost is $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members. Drivers of all ages will benefit from this course. Al Ormond will be the instructor for these sessions. Participants may be eligible to receive a discount on their auto insurance premium and a reduction of up to four points on their driving record. For further information or to register for the class, call 938-6247.
Support Group To Meet Monday
The Jamestown Bariatric Support Group will meet on Monday from 6-7 p.m. in the Jamestown Prendergast Library Fireplace Room, 509 Cherry St., Jamestown, second floor. An elevator is available for access to the second floor and parking is free. Marshall B. Greenstein will speak at 6 p.m. His topic will be the psychological part of bariatric surgery followed by a question and answer period. A discussion meeting follows the presentation. The purpose of this support group meeting is to connect participants with other pre-op and post-op patients and share similar experiences, and to also obtain friendly advice and useful tips. No medical questions will be answered. Support is given for everyone attending. A new topic is discussed each month and handouts are available. Door prizes are also given each month and a question and answer period is held at each meeting. For more information, call 244-0293 and leave a message.
Cemetery Group To Meet Today
The St. Mary’s Cemetery Restoration Committee will meet today at 1 p.m. at the HorseShoe Inn, Onoville. All members are urged to attend this final organizational meeting for the St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser.
Library Board
To Meet Monday
The Fluvanna Free Library will hold its regularly scheduled board meeting on Monday at 6:30 pm. The public is welcome to attend. The library is located at 3532 Fluvanna Ave. Ext, Jamestown. For questions, please call the library at 487-1773.
Lenten Lunches Held Mondays
Falconer churches will host Lenten lunches on Mondays during March beginning Monday in Bethlehem Lutheran. First Baptist Church will host lunch on March 9, Falconer United Methodist on March 16 and Levant Wesleyan on March 23.
County Road 6 To Close Monday
LEON – The Cattaraugus County Department of Public Works will close County Road 6 (Leon Road) just east of Alderbottom Road to Fancher Road in the town of Leon to repair flood damages. The closure will take place Monday. A detour will be posted.
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Falconer Seniors
Cancel Meeting
FALCONER – The Falconer Senior Citizens have canceled their Monday meeting due to weather conditions.
CCE Announces Meeting Change
Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County has announced a change in their meeting of the board of directors. The meeting will be held Wednesday, March 11, at 7 p.m. at the Frank W. Bratt County Agricultural Center, 3542 Turner Road in Jamestown.
BUFPEX 2015 Set For March 8
The 150th anniversary of the ending of the Civil War will be the theme of BUFPEX 2015, Buffalo’s largest and oldest stamp show, on March 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and March 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the VFW Leonard Post, 2450 under the sponsorship of the 100-member Buffalo Stamp Club. Fifteen dealers will be available to sell a wide variety of stamps and related collectables, in addition to numerous exhibits of unusual and interesting stamps. The United States Post Office will also have representatives on hand to sell current stamps. Admission, parking and door prizes are all free of charge. Refreshments will be available for sale. For more information, contact George Gates at 633-8358 or email gghg53@aol.com.
Empire State
To Hold Session
LAKEWOOD – State University of New York Empire State College will hold a public information session about its associate and bachelor’s degree programs at its Lakewood location, 305 E. Fairmount Ave., Suite 5, on Wednesday, March 11, at 5 p.m. For more information, call 338-1508.
Coldspring Board To Meet March 12
STEAMBURG – The Coldspring Town Board met recently. The annual reports of Kirk Hayes, Animal Control officer; Marilyn Bowley, town clerk; and Roxanne Aucoin, assessor were presented to the board. The junkyard license for BKG Repair, located on Railroad Avenue, was approved. Melissa Davis presented her monthly statement of the supervisor for January to the board. The next meeting will be held Thursday, March 12, at 7 p.m.
Westfield Seniors To Meet March 12
WESTFIELD – Westfield Senior Citizens will meet March 12 at noon in the Westfield YWCA. The meal will be catered by Union Relief. Volunteers from the YWCA will present a program on the history of the Westfield ”Y.” The group met for a potluck dinner recently. Following the meeting, members played games of bingo.
Annual Reunion Set For May 1-3
The Mid Atlantic Branch of the Second Indianhead Division Association will have its annual reunion in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, from May 1-3 at the Continental Inn. All veterans of the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division are invited, in particular those in the states of New Jersey, Pa., Delaware, Maryland, New York, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia. For more information, call Harry Roye at 804-526-0828 or send an email to Hkroye@comcast.net.
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Chinese Auction Slated For Feb. 22
On Sunday, a benefit for Gina Bloomquist will be held at the Celoron Legion Post 777, 26 Jackson Ave., from 1-6:30 p.m. The event will feature a Chinese auction and live music. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 6-12.
Chautauqua 4H To Meet Feb. 22
MAYVILLE – Chautauqua County 4H is hosting a “Have a Heart for 4H Green Tie Affair” dinner at Chautauqua Suites, Mayville, on Sunday. Open to the public will be a basket giveaway from 3-7 p.m. and a homemade pie auction at 8. Money earned from this event will go toward the 4H Endowment Fund at Chautauqua Region Community Foundation to help Chautauqua County 4H become self-funded.
JPS?Board To Meet Feb. 24
The Jamestown Board of Education will hold a 2015-16 budget work session from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday in the board room, 197 Martin Road. The work session will allow the opportunity for board members to receive more information on budget drivers, how they affect the JPS budget and to provide feedback to administrators before the first 2015-16 budget draft is presented at a future board meeting. The public is welcome to attend the board of education’s budget work session. The Jamestown Board of Education will also hold its regularly scheduled board meeting at 7 p.m.
Boy Scouts To Meet Feb. 28
Boy Scout Troop 169 will hold a spaghetti dinner Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Fluvanna Fire Hall from 4:30-7:30 p.m. The cost is $8 per person and $5 for children under 10. Children under the age of 2 will eat for free. Dinner includes spaghetti with sauce and meatballs by Joe Conti, bread, salad, drink and dessert.
Westfield Auxiliary To Meet March 3
WESTFIELD – The Westfield Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will host its soup supper from 5-7 p.m. March 3 at the First Presbyterian Church in Westfield. The dinner features an array of 15 hot soups. Those attending can try one or all of the soups and fill up their bowl as many times as they like. To round out the meal, there will be bread, a beverage and homemade pie or cake for dessert. Tickets are $7 for adults, $3 for children and $20 per family. Carry-out orders are available. The church has handicap accessibility. All proceeds will benefit the auxiliary’s ongoing projects. For more information, call Marilyn Hemmer at 326-3504 or 753-6043.
Bethel To Hold Round-Up March 6
Bethel Baptist Christian Academy will hold Kindergarten Round-Up on Friday, March 6. Registration begins at 12:45 p.m. Participants will be able to visit the kindergarten classroom, enjoy refreshments, see a presentation on curriculum and the school’s education philosophy and partake in a question-and-answer session with Miss Sweeney. The afternoon will end around 2. Attendees should bring their child with them; there will be activities for children as well. Bethel Baptist Christian Academy does not teach the Common Core Learning Standards. The academy is located at 200 Hunt Road, Jamestown. Call 484-7420, visit bbcajamestown.weebly.com or email bbcaoffice@windstream.net for more information.
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Screening To Be Held Thursday
FREWSBURG – The monthly blood pressure screening at Myers Memorial Library will be held Thursday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Those who visit the library for the screening may have a cup of coffee or cocoa and a cookie while they’re there. The library is located at the corner of Ivory and Falconer streets in Frewsburg. For more information, call 569-5515.
TOPS Cancels Thursday Meeting
TOPS 721 will not meet this Thursday due to illnesses and frigid temperatures.
Snowshoe Hike Set For Saturday
ASHVILLE – The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy and Evergreen Outfitters will be holding a snowshoe hike Saturday at CWC’s Dobbins Woods Preserve on Bly Hill Road in Ashville from 10 a.m. to noon. Hikers will meet at the Evergreen Outfitters store (4845 Route 474 in Ashville) at 10 a.m., then carpool to the preserve for the hike. The cost for the event is $15, including rentals or $5 for those who have their own gear. The fee includes an experienced guide, hot chocolate and a snack. After the hike, the group will go to Southern Tier Brewery for refreshments. Call Evergreen Outfitters at 763-2266 to reserve a space.
Lecture Series Re-Runs Continue
Access Channel 5 will be airing the 2014 Chautauqua Institution lecture series. The following lectures will start Saturday with the last airing Friday. “Eric Liu – America’s Civil Religion” at 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. “Jon Alterman – with Khaled Dawoud and Nader Bakkar” at 1:10 and 7:10 p.m. “Nancy Youssef – Friday morning lecture” at 3 and 9 p.m. Access Channel 5 is available to cable viewers in the Chautauqua, Mayville, North Harmony, Portland, Sherman, and Westfield areas, and can be found on channel 21.4 on digital televisions without a cable converter. The program may also be viewed after the initial airing at the station’s website: ac5.weebly.com/.
‘Sunrise’ To
Host Sarah Duval
“Chautauqua Sunrise” will feature Sarah Duval as the guest Saturday. Duval will discuss legal issues for the elderly. The show will be guest-hosted by Jim Subjack. The live, call-in program airs from 9-10 a.m. Individuals may call 753-5225 during that time with questions, comments or a shout-out. The program is rebroadcast each day at 2 and 8 p.m. for some communities. The guest is subject to change. “Chautauqua Sunrise” 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.
Scouts To
Hold Fundraiser
Boy Scout Troop 162 will hold a spaghetti dinner fundraiser, served by the scouts and prepared by ”A Taste of Italy,” on Saturday from 4-7 p.m. in Kidder Memorial Church. Presale tickets for age 13 through adult are $8; children, age 5-12, $5. Adult tickets at the door are $10; children under age 5, free. Takeouts will also be available. All proceeds benefit the scouting program.
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Falconer Seniors To Meet Feb. 23
FALCONER – The Falconer Senior Citizens will meet Monday, Feb. 23, at noon. A luncheon of pizza, a beverage and dessert will be served for $3.50 per person. Enter the contest, and dress in your ugliest sweater. Prizes will be awarded.
Southwestern
To Hold Roundup
All parents of children who will be 5 on or before Dec. 1, 2015, are urged to call Southwestern Elementary School at 664-1881 to register for roundup which is being held May 7-15, 2015. New families in the area that may not be listed on the school census should contact the school as soon as possible. Also, Southwestern Central School District is now accepting applications for the Universal Pre-Kindergarten program. Admission is by lottery drawing, and the program is contingent upon New York state funding. Applications may be obtained by calling the elementary school at 664-1881.
Historical Society To Meet Monday
FREWSBURG – The Carroll Historical Society will meet Monday at 7 p.m. Barbara Cessna will speak on the Fenton Historical Research Center’s new program for veterans. The community is invited to attend the meetings, which are located in the building behind the Carroll Town Hall, 5 Main St. Frewsburg.
Lanni To Speak At Myers Library
FREWSBURG – Deborah Lanni will speak on her trip to Peru on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Myers Memorial Library, corner of Ivory and Falconer streets, Frewsburg. Her presentation will begin with a travelogue to visually orient the audience to the jungle and highlands of Peru. She will also speak on threats to the Amazon rainforest and its indigenous peoples and discuss why these concerns are of global importance. A few of her photographs from the trip are displayed in the library. The program’s snow date is Feb. 24. For more information, call the library at 569-5515.
Busti Auxiliary
To Meet Tuesday
BUSTI – The Busti Fire Department Auxiliary will meet on Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Busti Fire Hall. Members attending should take a non-perishable food item to help a family in need. Anyone wishing to donate goods should contact an auxiliary member. Discussion will be on assisting the firemen with the Daytona 500 party on Feb. 22, the annual spring banquet in March and future fundraisers. New members are welcome to attend.
Hultquist Place To Host Open House
The Hultquist Place Assisted Living program on the Lutheran Campus at 715 Falconer St., Jamestown, is hosting an open house Tuesday from 3-6 p.m. Visitors may enter the Lutheran Campus via Aldren Avenue off of Falconer Street. Staff will be on-hand to give tours. Light refreshments will be served. Hultquist Place is a New York state assisted living program that gives seniors access to many different services so they can stay healthier, more active and independent. There is a full-time registered nurse on staff for management of medical issues. All meals are prepared for the residents and laundry services are available. No entry fee is required. “We’ve created a worry-free lifestyle with the warmth and intimate feeling of home,” said Kathy Lynch, administrator. “If this date and time doesn’t work, call us at 720-9610 to set a time that is more convenient.” For more information, log onto lutheran-jamestown.org.
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Frewsburg Pre-K Registration Set
Registration for students eligible for the Universal Pre-K program and kindergarten for 2015-16 school year will be held Monday, March 2, and Tuesday, March 3, from 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1-2:30 p.m. Mrs. Dawn Ekstrom, school nurse, will be registering new students. To be eligible for UPK, a child must be 4 years of age on or before Dec. 1, 2015. To be eligible for kindergarten, a child must be 5 years of age on or before Dec. 1, 2015. A birth certificate, documented immunization records, completed registration papers and proof of residency must be presented at time of registration. Packets with registration information are being mailed to parents the district knows are living in the Frewsburg Central School District. Anyone not receiving the packet who has an eligible child should call the school office at 569-7031.
Water Main Break Causes Turbulence
A water main break repair on Hunt Road near Cobbe Circle on Thursday has caused discolored water for BPU Water customers in the vicinity of the break. Customers should be on the look-out for discolored water through this afternoon and should avoid doing laundry until the system has had time to clear.
Seniors To Meet For Tureen Dinner
Jamestown Senior Center members will meet on Feb. 24 for a tureen dinner. Those persons attending should take their table service. Cookies and coffee were furnished by Tanglewood Manor when the seniors met there recently. Shirley Vandenburg opened the meeting and welcomed new members Karen Ross and Arvella McKotch. A flag salute was given and Joanne Hoglund led in song. All members attending were reminded to pay dues. Seniors were also reminded to make their reservations for the show ”For Better or Worse” which will be held in the Station Theater in Erie on March 18. The cost is $72.25 per person. Discussion was about a trip in September to the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, N.C. or Pigeon Forge, Tenn. and Smokey Mountains shows. Seniors interested should call with their preference. Paul Fardink and Steve Waterson, of The Resource Center, gave a presentation on items that they make in Jamestown.
Winter Bag Sale Runs Until March
The St. James Thrift Store, 141 Institute St., Jamestown, will hold a winter bag sale each Wednesday and Friday during February and March from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; buy one bag for $2 and get one free. Also available is a large collection of men’s clothing and ladies clothing, size large. Winter coats and jackets are 50 cents. Retired Senior Volunteer Program volunteers are on hand to help customers. Proceeds will be used to help those in need in the community. For information, call 488-7322.
Historical Society To Meet Monday
The Carroll Historical Society trustees board will meet on Monday at 6 p.m. in the rooms located in the building behind the Carroll Town Hall, 5 E. Main St., Frewsburg. Historical society members will meet at 7 p.m. Meetings are open to the community.
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PV Board Seeks New Members
Due to resignations, Pine Valley Central School has two vacancies on their board of education. Information on school board membership is available from Debbie Hooker, district clerk, in the district office at the elementary school. District residents who are interested in filling these positions may send a letter of application to: Debbie Hooker, District Clerk, Pine Valley Central School, 7755 Rt. 83, South Dayton, NY 14138. Deadline for submission of letters of interest is Friday, Feb. 27. Appointment will take place after interviewing all interested persons. The persons appointed will serve until the annual vote May 19.
Bridge League Names Winners
Jane Roos and Beth Green took first place honors on Feb. 5 at the regular weekly game of the Jamestown Area Bridge League. Bill Everts and Barbara Schuckers finished second. The league plays on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at Comfort Today, 17 Gifford Ave., West Ellicott. There is ample parking in the Tanglewood lot across the street. The league is ACBL sanctioned and points are awarded, but ACBL membership is not required. All bridge players are welcome. For more information, phone 386-2301.
Busti Town Board To Meet Tuesday
The Busti Town Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday will be held at the Town of Busti Highway Building, 3646 Lawson Road, Jamestown, at 6:45 p.m. In anticipation of the 2015 election, the town of Busti is accepting letters of interest for the position of Town Council. Submit letters to Town Supervisor Jesse M. Robbins, 125 Chautauqua Ave., Lakewood, NY 14750, by March 13. All letters will be given to the appropriate political party for review. Also, the town of Busti currently has vacancies on both the Planning Board and Zoning Board. Any person interested in serving on either board should contact Robbins.
Outdoor Club
To Ski Sunday
On Sunday, the Allegheny Outdoor Club will cross-country ski and have an outdoor cookout at Chapman State Park. For the cross-country ski, participants will meet at Pavilion No. 2 at 1 p.m. Those attending the outdoor cookout should bring a dish to pass as well as their own table service. Dennis Anderson will be cooking the meat entree in an outdoor cooker. For those members coming to the dinner only, they will eat at 4 p.m. in Pavilion No. 2. For more information call Dennis Anderson at 969-9772
Legion Members To Meet Sunday
The Herman Kent American Legion Post 777 invites members, guests and friends to the monthly Sunday breakfast this Sunday. The legion will serve a full buffet with scrambled eggs, homefries, sausage, ham, French toast, sausage gravy and biscuits, orange juice and coffee, along with the 777 omelets. Hours are 8:30-11:30 a.m., and the price is $6 per person. The legion is located at 26 Jackson Ave.
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Treasure Hunt Medallion Found
The 2015 Winter Festival Treasure Hunt Medallion has been found at the William Huntley Bandstand in Silver Creek, N.Y. Event organizers would like to thank Taylor Lehman and her grandmother, Janet Henderson of Busti for writing clues since 2013. To find out who located the medallion this year, plan on coming to the 6 p.m. opening ceremonies and castle lighting on Friday at Lakeside Park, Mayville in front of the ice castle.
Church To Host Freedom Meeting
Harvest Chapel Free Methodist Church, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia, will host a Freedom Conference Feb. 27-28. The conference calls attention to the injustices of our day and learning how to fight for freedom. Tickets are $10 per person; $8, students. To register or more information, visit www.harvestfmc.org.
Frewsburg Board To Meet Thursday
FREWSBURG – The Frewsburg Central School Board of Education will meet Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Middle/High School library. The public is welcome.
JCC To Host Wing Young Huie
On Feb. 23, Jamestown Community College will be hosting the “Identity and the American Landscape: How Photographs Inform Us” program at 7 p.m. The event will be held in the Scharmann Theatre on the Jamestown campus. The event is free and open to the public. Wing Young Huie will expand the horizons of many and challenge pop culture all in one night. For more information about Wing Young Huie and his work, visit www.wingyounghuie.com. For more information regarding the event at JCC, call 338-1047.
Sanvidge To Appear On ‘Sunrise’
“Chautauqua Sunrise” will feature Kevin Sanvidge as the guest Saturday. Sanvidge is director of the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency. The show will be guest-hosted by Vicki Westling. The live, call-in program airs from 9-10 a.m. Saturday. Individuals may call 753-5225 during that time with questions, comments or a shout-out. The program is rebroadcast each day at 2 and 8 p.m. for some communities on Channel 5 or 19 depending on your area.
Cable Access To Re-Run Lectures
Access Channel 5 will be airing the 2014 Chautauqua Institution lecture series. The following lectures will start on Saturday with the last airing on Friday, Feb. 20. “Malik Mujahid – Five Things for America, Islam and Democracy” at 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. “Delman Coates – Wednesday Afternoon Lecture” at 1 and 7 p.m. “Dalia Mogahed – Egypt: A Love Letter” at 3 and 9 p.m. Access Channel 5 is available on channel 214 on digital televisions without a cable converter. The program may also be viewed after the initial airing at the station’s website ac5.weebly.com/.
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Sinclairville Senior Citizens To Meet
SINCLAIRVILLE – The Sinclairville Senior Citizens will meet on Tuesday for a luncheon and program in the Sinclairville Fire Hall dining room at noon. This is the annual Valentine’s luncheon. Those attending are asked to bring a dish of food to add to the meal and their own table service. The group meets on the second Tuesday of each month for a luncheon. New members are always welcome.
Ross Grange
To Meet Monday
FALCONER – Ross Grange will hold their regular meeting Monday at the Falcon’s Nest Banquet Hall. Refreshments will be served at 1 p.m. by Mary Jane Griffith and Elaine Melquist. The business meeting will follow with the program presented by Betty Wakefield, lecturer, using the theme of Valentine’s Day.
Zumbathon To
Be Held Feb. 15
A “Party Hearty Zumbathon Charity Event” will be held at Gustavus Adolphus Family Services, located at 200 Gustavus Ave., Jamestown, from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15. The event is being held around Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week, which is Feb. 7-14.
NASCAR Race Trip Planned
SUGAR GROVE, Pa. – The Sugar Grove Volunteer Fire Department will take a bus trip to the NASCAR race at Richmond International Speedway on April 25-26. The cost is $250 a person and includes transportation, ticket for the race, tailgate food and an overnight hotel for Saturday night. A $100 deposit is due no later than March 1 with the remaining $150 due before April 1. For more information, call Amanda at 814-730-3490.
Poker Run To Benefit Starflight
MAPLE SPRINGS – Several area organizations are sponsoring the fifth annual snowmobile poker run benefiting Starflight on Sunday, Feb. 15, starting at the Vikings Lake Park in Maple Springs. The best poker hands can win up to $1,000 with additional prizes to be awarded. The entry fee is $30 a player. Registration is from 11 a.m. to noon at the Bemus Point Golf Course, Lakeview Hotel in Mayville and Feegan’s Witch Kitch in Sinclairville. Participating stops include the Bemus Point Golf Course, Murdock’s Family Restaurant, Sandy’s Whitehorse Inn, Feegan’s Witch Kitch Bar and Grille, the Back Yard, Tom’s Tavern, Pine Junction, Steener’s Pub, Lakeview Hotel and the Vikings Lake Park. The ride ends by 6 p.m. at the Vikings Lake Park with food provided.
Metroka Benefit Set For Feb. 15
CHERRY CREEK – A benefit for Richard Metroka will be from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at the Trillium Lodge in Cherry Creek. Tickets for the all-you-can-eat buffet are $10 each. There will also be 50/50 and basket giveaways. All proceeds go to help with the increasing medical costs associated with lung cancer treatments. For more information contact Aaron Markham at 704-1443.
TOPS Members Hold Meeting
TOPS NY 721 Jamestown members met recently. Prize winners were Barb Linza and Diane Anderson. Punch card winners were Brenda Dinato, Carl Kirkpatrick, Karen Ray, Imogene Truax and Darrylin Sperry, who also received the inspiration rose. Julie Davis presented a program on cranberries and asked those attending to list something that can be done each day to help with their weight loss journey.
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Treasure Hunt Clue No. 5
There’s great lakes, small lakes, and don’t forget creeks,
This quest for the medallion is not for the meek,
So strap on your boots you winter crusaders,
For on this search it’d be smart to wear waders.
Church Names New Missionary
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 851 Forest Ave., Jamestown, announced that Porter Bramwell will serve as a missionary at the church. He is the son of Scott and Kym Bramwell of Sierra Vista, Ariz. While here, he hopes to bring as many souls to the knowledge of the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ and spread the truth of church. When asked his thoughts of Jamestown, he said it is very cold. His home is in southern Arizona and is 30-40 degrees warmer.
JCC Board To Meet Tuesday
The Jamestown Community College Board of Trustees will meet at 3 p.m. Tuesday in the Hamilton Collegiate Center boardroom. There will be videoconferencing to the Cattaraugus County Campus and North County Center boardrooms. The public is welcome to attend.
Support Group Meetings Set
The Alzheimer’s Association monthly Caregiver Support Group will meet Tuesday from 1-2:30 p.m. in the second floor conference room at the JAMA Building, 15 S. Main St. in Jamestown. An evening monthly caregiver support group will meet on Thursday, Feb. 19, from 5:30-7 p.m. in the Fluvanna Community Church on Fluvanna Avenue Extension. The groups are for anyone who is caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia related diagnoses. For more information, call 483-5448.
Celoron Legion Plans Events
Celoron American Legion Herman Kent Post 777, 26 Jackson Ave., will feature Refuge, a country-southern rock band out of Erie, Friday, Feb. 13. On Saturday, Feb. 14, Smokehouse will provide the entertainment. A dinner for two special will be offered on Valentine’s Day from 4:30-8:30 p.m., featuring food from renowned chef Bob Sargent. Members and guests are welcome.
Church To Hold Breakfast Feb. 14
The Ripley United Methodist Church, 84 W. Main St., Ripley, will hold an all-you-can-eat-and-drink breakfast on Feb. 14 from 7:30-11 a.m. Included will be pancakes, sausage, bacon, made to order eggs and toast including omelets, fried potatoes, biscuits and sausage gravy, orange juice and coffee. The cost is $6 per person. All proceeds will benefit Outreach Ministries.
Legion To Host Feb. 14 Dinner
The Frewsburg American Legion Samuel Derby Post 556 will be hosting a Valentine’s Day Dinner Comedy Theater event on Saturday, Feb. 14. Featuring Howard Mincone, the dinner theater will be followed by dancing and music. The cost for dinner and the show is $29.95 plus tax per person and includes a dinner salad, baked potato and a brownie or carrot cake. The entree choices are 12-oz. prime rib, crab-stuffed haddock or cranberry-stuffed chicken breast. A kids menu is available for $12.95 and consists of choice of chicken tenders or grilled cheese and french fries, and includes applesauce and choice of dessert. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m., and the show starts at 7 p.m. Please call 569-3321 for reservations. The deadline for reservations is Monday.
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Treasure
Hunt Clue No. 4
You’re right to think these clues really matter
So look at the last one and then choose the latter.
That’s the way your compass should go.
Headed out west to trudge through the snow.
Marco Polo Club To Hold Dinner
The Marco Polo Club will hold a spaghetti dinner on Saturday from 4:30-7:30 p.m. The cost is $9 for adults; $5, children.
Cherry Creek Plans Fundraiser
CHERRY CREEK – The Cherry Creek Community Association is sponsoring a fundraiser to help with Cherry Creek’s 200th anniversary of its first settlement on Sunday from 4-7 p.m. at The Trillium Lodge Restaurant on Main Street. The event will feature a Valentine theme with a themed basket Chinese Auction, balloon pop, speciality cupcakes, chocolate desserts and live music.
Falconer Teams To Hold Breakfast
LAKEWOOD – The Falconer Central School boys and girls basketball teams will hold a pancake breakfast fundraiser from 8-10 a.m. Saturday at the Applebee’s restaurant in Lakewood. To purchase a ticket, call Emily Scholeno at 665-6624. Walk-ins are welcome.
Historical Society To Host Speaker
BEMUS POINT – The Bemus Point Historical Society Guest Lecturer Series continues on Tuesday as the society welcomes veteran speaker Sam Genco to speak about “diving disasters” he has experienced during his years of underwater exploration. The evening is free of charge and open to the public. The meeting and lecture begins at 7 p.m. and will take place at the Bemus Point Historical Society Museum on Alburtus Avenue, Bemus Point. For more information like the society on Facebook or email bemuspointhistoricalsociety@gmail.com.
Library Board To Hold Reception
The Board of Trustees and staff at the Myers Memorial Library, corner of Ivory and Falconer streets, Frewsburg, will hold a reception on Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. on the main floor to thank the community and patrons for supporting the library during the year. All are invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served. The Ivory Street entrance is handicapped accessible. For more information, call the library at 569-5515 or visit the website MyersMemorialLibrary.weeble.com.
Snowmobilers
To Meet Feb. 14
MAYVILLE – The Chautauqua Lake Snowmobile Club will host a spaghetti lunch and dinner from noon-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Chautauqua Lake Snowmobile Club, 7239 Hannum Road, Mayville. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children. The meal includes all-you-can-eat spaghetti and meatballs, tossed Italian salad, bread, beverages and a dessert. For more information, visit www.chautauquasnow.com.
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Treasure
Hunt Clue 3
Where to go first? Due east or due west?
It’s hard to tell which direction is best.
All we can say is it’s where it’s never been.
We’re sorry if your patience is wearing quite thin.
Grads Needed For SWCS All 60s
LAKEWOOD – Classmates from any of the 1960-1970 classes at Southwestern Central School are needed to join the committee to help plan an all 60s class reunion. The meeting will be Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 7 p.m in the Lakewood Legion post. Representatives are needed from various classes. For more information, contact Ron Ducat at 763-8142. The reunion will be on July 11 in the legion post. The cost is $20 per person and includes dinner and a party. Checks, with year of graduation, should be sent to SWCS 60s Class Reunion, 35 Gifford Ave., Lakewood, N.Y., 14750 before May 1.
Esch To Turn
98 Sunday
Eleanor Esch, founder of the Cassadaga Food Pantry, will be celebrating her 98th birthday on Sunday. Esch, a longtime community activist, continues to be involved with the food pantry. Her volunteer spirit extended to many other Cassadaga civic organizations, such as Kiwanis Club, where she served as president. Esch was also a supporter and member of the former Cassadaga Baptist Church. Area residents can show their gratitude for her years of dedication to the community by sending Esch a card for her 98th birthday to: Eleanor Esch c/o Higgs, 135 Maple Ave., Cassadaga, NY 14718.
Cap, Gown
Deadline Thursday
Any Jamestown High School senior who plans to participate in the 2015 graduation ceremony at the Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater on June 26 is required to wear a cap and gown. If a student will be a member of the JHS 2015 graduating class and has not yet paid for his or her cap and gown, the last opportunity is Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the JHS School Counseling Conference Room. The cost is $25.
CLCS Athletic Club To Meet
MAYVILLE – The Chautauqua Lake Thunderbird Athletic Club will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Large Group Instruction Room at Chautauqua Lake Central School. They are in need of interested parents/community members for volunteer opportunities to support the school athletic programs.
Show Returns
To Sherman
SHERMAN – The Jack Hirsh Comedy Hypnosis fundraising show returns to Sherman Central School on Friday at 7 p.m. in the Sherman Central School Auditorium. This show features family fun for all ages. Pre-sale tickets are $5 for ages 4 and under, and $10 for ages 5 and up. The cost will be $7 and $12 at the door. Contact the Sherman Central School office at 761-6121, or any member of the class of 2018, the freshman class, for more information.
Lions Club To Hold Breakfast
FREWSBURG – The Frewsburg Lions Club will hold a pancake breakfast Saturday from 8-11 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall of Zion Lutheran Church. The cost is $7 for adults; $3 for children 6-10; and free for children 5 and under. Proceeds will benefit the Lions Club Blind and Helping Hand Fund.
Briefly
Treasure
Hunt Clue 1
Come one and come all, the medallion hunt is here.
We’re so proud to celebrate the 29th year!
The search is so fun, but who should we thank?
This year’s sponsor: Northwest Savings Bank!
Editor’s note: For more information on the treasure hunt, see page A9.
JPS Budget
Sessions Set
The Jamestown Public Schools Board of Education will hold its 2015-16 budget work sessions from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday in the Jefferson Middle School auditorium, and Tuesday, Feb. 24, in the board room, 197 Martin Road. The work sessions will allow the opportunity for board members to receive more information on budget drivers, how they affect the district budget and to provide feedback to administrators before the first 2015-16 budget draft is presented at a future board meeting. The public is welcome to attend the board’s budget work sessions. The Jamestown Board of Education will also hold its regularly scheduled board meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Randolph To Hold Forum
RANDOLPH – The Randolph Central School District will hold a parent/community forum at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the high school auditorium. The topic for this forum is preparation for pre-kindergarten. The public is welcome to attend.
Beekeepers To Meet Thursday
The Chautauqua County Beekeepers’ Association will host the monthly meeting Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Frank Bratt Ag Center, 3542 Turner Road, Airport Hill, Jamestown. Topics will include an introduction to the Cornell Cooperative Extension Farm Program by Lisa Kempisty, nomination of officers, an update on the availability of bees, announcements, a demonstration of the computer program “Hive Tracks” and an overview of a website of interest to beekeepers.
Ride-In To Be Held Sunday
STOCKTON – The Snowmobile Clubs of Chautauqua County will hold the annual ride-in from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday in the Chautauqua County Firemen’s Grounds, Stockton, at Junction CH108 of Trail C4 and C4B. The ride in will also include ”A Taste of Chautauqua Trails” featuring a sample of several signature dishes from area restaurants and taverns. Trail grooming equipment will be on display. If trails are closed, the event is canceled.
Chicken Dinner Set For Sunday
SUGAR GROVE, Pa. – AMVETS Post 50 in Sugar Grove will host a chicken and biscuit dinner on Sunday at noon. The cost is $7, and the public is welcome. A bake sale will also take place. Donations for the bake sale are greatly appreciated and can be dropped off at the post on Saturday or the day of the event. All proceeds will benefit disabled veterans to hunt at LEEK Hunting and Mountain Preserve located near Coudersport, Pa.
Pre-Licensing Course Set
FREWSBURG – A five-hour pre-licensing driving course will be held at Frewsburg High School on Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 9-10, from 6-8:30 p.m. The cost is $25. Pre-register by calling the guidance office at 569-7026 between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Those calling to register should make sure they have their permit on hand.