Board Of Elections Sees Withdrawals

The Chautauqua County Board of Elections said it has received campaign withdrawal notices from Carmella Cantanese, Republican candidate for Falconer mayor and Timothy H. Wright, Republican candidate for Carroll town justice. The candidate names will remain on the ballot pursuant to county election board policy, as there is no mechanism in state election law to remove a candidate’s name other than death or dueling nominations when a candidate has been nominated for more than one non-compatible elected positions on the same ballot.

Library To Hold Musical Sessions

SINCLAIRVILLE — The Sinclairville Free Library invites the public to participate in musical jam sessions on the following dates: today from 2-4 p.m.; Oct. 3 from 5-7 p.m.; Oct. 17 from 2-4 p.m.; Nov. 7 from 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 21 from 2-4 p.m.; Dec. 5 from 5-7 p.m. and Dec. 19 from 2-4 p.m. This program is free and open to all ages. The library is located at 15 Main St. Call 962-5885 or visit the library’s website at sinclairvillelibrary.org for additional library information and a calendar of upcoming events.

Food Policy Council To Meet

CASSADAGA — The Chautauqua County Food Policy Council will meet Friday at 10 a.m. at the Park United Methodist Church’s Jefferson Hall, 25 Maple Ave., Cassadaga. The public is welcome to attend.

Auxiliary To Host Special Dinner

AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary 726 will host a special dinner at the ILS Veterans Club, 364 Fluvanna Ave. on Saturday from 4-7 p.m. Choices include homemade chicken and biscuits dinner or stuffed peppers. Dinners include vegetables, bread and dessert. The proceeds will benefit auxiliary programs such as John Tracy Clinic, Paws with a Cause, SPCA, Americanism and scholarships, as well as local community fundraisers and children’s projects. Tickets can be purchased at the dinner. The cost of the dinner is a donation of $9 for adults and children ages 5 to 12 years is $5.

Historical Society To Meet Saturday

Members of the Allegany State Park Historical Society invite the public to their next monthly meeting on Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Conference Room of the Quaker Lake Bathhouse. After a brief business meeting, Rob and Susan Byledbal, children of the late Bob Byledbal who passed away in July, will present a program about their father. They will discuss how, back in 1951, he and their family started operating the concessions at the dance halls, stores and snack bars located on both the Red House and Quaker sides of Allegany State Park.

Rap Group Moves Monthly Meetings

Debbie Lane, facilitator of the Chautauqua Region Multiple Sclerosis Rap Group, has announced that monthly meetings have been moved to UPMC Chautauqua, 207 Foote Ave., Jamestown, in classroom 2 on the main floor. “We are expecting that this will make the meeting much easier to find and more accessible,” Lane said. The next meeting is Saturday, Sept. 21, from 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Randolph BOE To Hold Work Session

RANDOLPH — The Randolph Central School District Board of Education will hold a work session Monday at 6 p.m. in the high school library. The public is welcome to attend.