Article Contributed by Walt Pickut “Any drug will consume the addict,” Kim Carlson told a full house on Wednesday evening at Shawbuck’s Press Room in downtown Jamestown. “First you try it, then it kills you.” Now for the Good News Recovery is possible, too, and it is happening in Jamestown. e numbers, however, do not yet match the rate of new addiction and overdose deaths. In fact, recovery is difficult, it takes time and it takes a dedicated community because no one can do it alone, according to Rick Huber Chief Executive Officer of e Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County (MHA). Vol. 6 • No. 14 | Week of April 4, 2016 Chautauqua Marketing Solutions, Inc. The People’s Paper. www.JamestownGazette.com /JamestownGazette @JtownGazette Jamestown Area Community Federal Credit Union Your Community • Your Credit Union 915 E. Second St., Jamestown Federally insured by NCUA 483-1650 • jacfcu.org C e l e b r a ti n g Years 75 Continued on Page 10... Grass Roots Healing Time Well Spent Rick Huber, Executive Director of Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County with Kim Carlson, mother of recently deceased son Alex Faulk. We take tree care seriously... Tree Removal Tree Trimming Tree Planting Logging Site Clean-Up Stump Removal Lot Clearing Skid Steer Services Log Loads (for Split your own firewood) CALL FOR A FREE NO OBLIGATION ESTIMATE (716) 736-3963 / (814) 725-1650 Fully Insured Professional Service BENTLEY TREE CARE WEEKLY Free WCA Diabetes Prevention Program Recognized by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Article Contributed by WCA Hospital WCA Hospital recently received Full Recognition by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for their efforts in effectively delivering a quality, evidence- based program that meets all of the standards for CDC recognition in preventing or delaying type 2 diabetes. e CDC works 24/7 to protect America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S. Whether diseases start at home or abroad, are chronic or acute, curable or preventable, human error or deliberate aack, CDC fights disease and supports communities and citizens to do the same. “It is my pleasure to congratulate WCA Hospital and program instructor, Janine Brady, on earning CDC Full Recognition for the hospital’s diabetes prevention program,” said Stephanie Gruss, PhD, MSW, manager, Diabetes Prevention Recognition Program Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “is designation is reserved for programs that have effectively delivered a quality, evidence- based program that meets all of the standards for CDC recognition. e sustained success of WCA Hospital’s lifestyle change program makes an invaluable contribution to the prevention of type 2 diabetes, both in the community and nationally. It is immensely gratifying to see the science of diabetes prevention being implemented to improve the public’s health. It is programs like WCA’s that are turning the tide in the fight against the epidemic of type 2 diabetes.” Betsy T. Wright, FACHE, WCA Hospital President/CEO added, “Achieving Full Recognition from the CDC reflects the high quality of WCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program as well as our staff’s commitment to our patients’ long-term health.” e WCA Hospital Diabetes Prevention 16-week Workshop Program focuses on the process of adopting lifestyle changes for healthy eating and physical activity. “You can prevent type 2 diabetes,” says Janine Brady, program instructor. “e sessions are designed to help participants develop life-long skills for healthy living and reinforce step-by-step change. We encourage residents to register for our free workshop that teaches participants the important tools that help prevent diabetes.” Residents can register for the 16-week workshop by contacting Renee Prechtl at (716) 338-0010, Ext. 1205 or Janine Brady, instructor, at (716) 664-8434. Upcoming workshops will begin in late March. Janine Brady, DTR, (front) Registered Dietetic Technician and WCA Hospital nutrition office manager; and Renee A. Prechtl, RN, MS, (back) consumer engagement specialist for Chautauqua County Health Network, stand in the Employee Workplace Gym designed to encourage fitness by providing employees with opportunities to be active. Relapse following detoxification alone is extremely common, and therefore detoxification rarely constitutes an ad- equate treatment of substance depen- dence on its own. World Health Organization 2016 SAVE CASH IN THE CLASSIFIEDS page 12
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Article Contributed byWalt Pickut
“Any drug will consume the addict,” Kim Carlson told a full house on Wednesday evening at Shawbuck’s Press Room in downtown Jamestown. “First you try it, then it kills you.”
Now for the Good News
Recovery is possible, too, and it is happening in Jamestown. The numbers, however, do not yet match the rate of new addiction and overdose deaths. In fact, recovery is difficult, it takes time and it takes a dedicated community because no one can do it alone, according to Rick Huber Chief Executive Officer of The Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County (MHA).
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WCA Hospital recently received Full Recognition by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for their efforts in effectively delivering a quality, evidence-based program that meets all of the standards for CDC recognition in preventing or delaying type 2 diabetes.
The CDC works 24/7 to protect America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S. Whether diseases start at home or abroad, are chronic or acute, curable or preventable, human error or deliberate attack, CDC fights disease and supports communities and citizens to do the same.
“It is my pleasure to congratulate WCA Hospital and program instructor, Janine Brady, on earning CDC Full Recognition for the hospital’s diabetes prevention program,” said Stephanie
Gruss, PhD, MSW, manager, Diabetes Prevention Recognition Program Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
“This designation is reserved for programs that have effectively delivered a quality, evidence-based program that meets all of the standards for CDC recognition. The sustained success of WCA Hospital’s lifestyle change program makes an invaluable contribution to the prevention of type 2 diabetes, both in the community and nationally. It is immensely gratifying to see the science of diabetes prevention being implemented to improve the public’s health. It is programs like WCA’s that are turning the tide in the fight against the epidemic of type 2 diabetes.”
Betsy T. Wright, FACHE, WCA Hospital President/CEO added, “Achieving Full Recognition from the CDC reflects the high quality of WCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program as well as our staff ’s commitment to our patients’ long-term health.”
The WCA Hospital Diabetes Prevention 16-week Workshop Program focuses on the process of adopting lifestyle changes for healthy eating and physical activity. “You can prevent type 2 diabetes,” says Janine Brady,
program instructor. “The sessions are designed to help participants develop life-long skills for healthy living and reinforce step-by-step change. We encourage residents to register for our free workshop that teaches participants the important tools that help prevent diabetes.”
Residents can register for the 16-week workshop by contacting Renee Prechtl at (716) 338-0010, Ext. 1205 or Janine Brady, instructor, at (716) 664-8434. Upcoming workshops will begin in late March.
Janine Brady, DTR, (front) Registered Dietetic Technician and WCA Hospital nutrition office manager; and Renee A. Prechtl, RN, MS, (back) consumer engagement specialist for Chautauqua County Health Network,
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Relapse following detoxification alone is extremely common, and therefore detoxification rarely constitutes an ad-equate treatment of substance depen-dence on its own.
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Editorial
That’s what Hillary Clinton said in her 1996 book titled, “It Takes a Village: And Other Lessons Children Teach Us”. She borrowed the phrase from an Igbo and Yoruba Nigerian Proverb. It can also be found in different forms in many African languages.
After critics retorted, “No, Hillary, it takes a family,” she replied, “It takes an inclusive society. What I once called 'a village' that has a place for everyone.”
In spite of the quibbling, it is clear that families make up villages. The idea only makes sense by admitting that good families and good villages, together, make the best place for raising good children.
It is not a new idea. It is much wider than any child, family or village. With apologies to John Donne for this short out-take from a brief meditation he wrote nearly 400 years ago in 1624,
No man is an island,
Entire of itself…
Any man’s death diminishes me
Because I am involved in mankind,
And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls,
It tolls for thee.
And more than 2,500 years ago, in the ancient Biblical writings we find (Ecclesiastes 4:9,10),
Two are better than one,
because they have a good return for their labor:
If either of them falls down,
one can help the other up.
But pity anyone who falls
and has no one to help them up.
And, of course, there’s the story of the good Samaritan who helped the fallen stranger for no hope of repayment at all…just because.
Whether speaking of children or adults, families, friends or villages, we are connected. No one succeeds alone and no one fails and falls down alone.
I think the most important idea is summed up best in the phrase, “…one can help the other up.”
Notice none of the above ideas is conditional. Nothing says, “If I like him” or “If I approve of her behavior” or “Only if they didn’t do something stupid.” We help the other up simply because they are us. Remember this one? …Let the the innocent one among you throw the first stone.
This week we at the Jamestown Gazette invite our readers to accept an invitation. We have all been invited to join in a joint project to help the other up. Read the whole story on this week’s cover
The recovering addicts among us, and today there are more than yesterday, have already begun the job of getting up. Stepping into recovery, however, takes bravery, courage and people to do it with. No one can do it alone. And for someone who has fallen too hard or been down too long, the legs are wobbly on standing up. It takes a community who understands and can hold them up long enough to get their legs back underneath themselves. It takes at least a year.
Pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.
Jamestown – private citizens, not government – is now creating a long-term care facility for heroin and opiate addicted members of our community who are transitioning into their first drug free year of recovery.
They need everyone’s help.
Getting addicted is, of course, a mistake, a big mistake, but often a mistake blundered into by prescription or by young people who simply don’t know that some mistakes can deliver a life sentence with the very first experiment. As one recovering addict said, “First you try it, then it kills you.”
Bono, Irish singer-songwriter and philanthropist, once said, “My heroes are the ones who survived doing it wrong, who made mistakes, but recovered from them.” No mistake should be unrecoverable or place a person forever outside the village gate.
This week’s invitation to all Jamestowners is to get involved and help the other up. After all, our village is our family.
Enjoy the read.
Walt Pickut
Editor
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What has 90 wheels, 10 performers, weighs over 3,000 pounds and fits in a 26 foot truck? The answer is coming to Jamestown when the steampunk circus, Cirque Mechanics presents Pedal Punk at Reg Lenna Center for The Arts on Sunday, April 10 at 7pm.Pedal Punk is a Steampunk inspired place where cycling is the way to escape the technology obsessed society. In this live production, excitement, artistry and thrill occur when a wacky bike shop mechanic interacts with cyclists and bikes. He repairs more than broken pieces - he creates wondrous machines and inspires the cyclist in all of us to become a Pedal Punk.The cast includes dancers, trampolinists, aerialists, a BMX rider, a juggler and clown, a rhythmic gymnast, a contortionist and a stilt-walking stuntman. The literal centerpiece of Pedal Punk is The Gantry Bike - a pedal-driven performance apparatus. This remarkable creation is a modern-day industrial circus caravan, moving around the stage with a dynamic and quirky ensemble of high-flying unicyclists, death-defying wheel acrobats, soaring pole climbers and floating trapeze artist.
Pedal Punk's creative team includes two veterans of Cirque du Soleil (Chris Lashua and Steven Ragatz), a co-founder of Los Angeles' Cirque School (Aloysia Gavre) and Sean Riley, the host of National Geographic's adventure show, World's Toughest Fixes. Spectacle Magazine hailed Pedal Punk as "the greatest contribution to the American circus since Cirque du Soleil".Reg Lenna Center for The Arts marketing director, Len Barry, says "Pedal Punk exemplifies what can occur when the elements of a S.T.E.A.M. curriculum come together in harmony. Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math are combined live on stage by a dream team of people who came together to innovate." The performance is family-friendly and conveniently timed at 7pm.Ticket prices range from $9 to $45 for children and $15 and $45 for adults. Group discounts are available for purchases of 10 and more tickets. Pedal Punk is sponsored by Comfort Inn of Jamestown - the official hotel of Reg Lenna Center for The Arts.For tickets and more information, call 716.484.7070 or visit reglenna.com. The Reg box office is open from 10am until 5pm Tuesday through Friday and from 10am until 2pm on Saturday.
Chicken & Biscuits Dinner at Brookdale to Benefit Jamestown Kiwanis Club
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Brookdale of Lakewood and the Jamestown Kiwanis Club will hold a Chicken and Biscuits Dinner on Sunday April 10, 2016 from 12:00 noon to 3:00 PM at Brookdale of Lakewood, 220 Southwestern Drive, Lakewood, NY. Chef James Hughes is preparing the dinner that will include cranberry pomegranate chutney, butter biscuits served with creamy homestyle potatoes topped with slowly braised chicken in a velvety cream sauce accompanied with fresh picked peas, carrots and pearl onions and for dessert, cherry cordial brownie cupcakes. Discounted presale tickets are $6.00 for an
adult dinner and $4.00 for a child under 14. There are three seatings: 12 noon, 12:45 PM and 1:30 PM. Reservations for seating are required and it is recommended to call early to ensure availability. To order tickets and reserve seating time, please call Brookdale at 716-665-2414. Prices at the door will be $8.00 adult dinner and $5.00 for a child under 14. TAKEOUTS are available with no seating requirement. The proceeds will benefit the Jamestown High School Key Club and the Sensory-friendly Movie Series.
Kiwanis International is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. New members are always welcome. For more information call Wendy Wilcox at 450-6874.
Pictured are (L to R) Brookdale Dining Manager, Chef James Hughes and Jamestown Kiwanis Club President, Wendy Wilcox.
Summer Camps Offered at Fenton History Center
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The Fenton History Center will offer a series of day camps this summer to teach local history to students in grades one to eight. The first camp, “Camp Brown- A Call to Arms…Life as a Civil War Recruit” is the week of July 11. The camp is for students in grades four through eight. They will experience the life of a Civil War private preparing to march into history. Camp Brown is held on the grounds of the Fenton Mansion in Fenton Park. The recruits are instructed by seasoned re-enactors on how to drill, set up camp, address officers and what life was like as a recruit in the 1860s. The camp has limited space, early registration is requested. The camp runs from 1-4 pm each day and costs $65 with an additional $15 equipment fee for first time attendees.
The Jr. History Detectives Camp is the week of
July 25 from 9 am to 4 pm each day. The camp will be held at the Fenton Mansion in Fenton Park. The camp is for students in grades first through third. Museum educators will teach about our City’s past and how the past relates to today. The students will experience hands on activities with artifacts and take field trips. The cost is $125 for the week. Early registration is requested as space is limited.
The final day camp of the year is the week of August 8. The Time Travelers Camp will be filled with field trips, hands on artifact exploration and art work. The camp is for students in grades four through seven. The camp is from 9 am to 4 pm each day. The fee is $125.
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Stop the ChoppingTrees are beautiful…for sitting under,
climbing, fruit picking and just to look at. With spring coming though, it is becoming
obvious some trees have been ugly-fied. Some have big holes chopped out of their
branches and some are hacked into a lopsided mess. I heard it is to protect electric and phone lines
from falling, ice covered limbs in winter. But if that’s so, why are other trees left with branches literally resting on the lines
and some chopped off below the lines? Some of the hacking and chopping looks way
overboard. Cool it, Paul Bunyon!
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FINDING YOUR FAMILY with Janet Wahlberg
The final installment on the Non-Population Schedules is the DDD or Defective, Dependent and Delinquent Schedules. These schedules were only completed in 1880 and the government used the statistics collected to help with budgeting for institutions, prisons and financial aid for the disabled. The enumerator placed a tick mark under the correct column heading. This tick mark then required that the enumerator fill out one of the special forms. Subtitles for the DDD were Insane, Idiotic, Blind, Deaf-Mute, Homeless Children, Inhabitants in Prisons and Paupers and Indigent. All the schedules listed the number of the page and the number of the line where this person could be located on the general census form as well as their name and home residence. In addition all the schedules ask whether or not the person has been institutionalized. This information can provide you with another source of records.
The Insane Schedule listed the form of disease such as melancholy, mania, dementia, epilepsy, a history of attacks, duration of present attack, total # of attacks, and the age at which the first attack occurred. In addition they requested information such as: Did they require restraint of any kind? Has this person ever been an inmate in an asylum, if so name the institution, total length of time spent there, and date of discharge? Is this person an epileptic, are they suicidal or homicidal? I found it interesting that epilepsy was considered a form of insanity.
In looking at the “Idiot” Schedule we need to remember that this was the terminology of the day. Today we would refer to these folks as being mentally retarded, or challenged. The information collected is much the same as for the Insane. In addition they ask whether or not this person is self supporting or partly so, age of onset, the cause of this condition, and the size of the person’s head. Did they attend a special school, if so the name of the school?
For those who were blind there were
questions on the cause of the blindness such as cataract or injury. They asked if the person was totally or partially blind. There are notes on the schedule to assist the enumerator in making this determination. The same questions regarding institutionalization are included on this form in addition to the cross reference to other conditions such as insane, idiotic and blind. The information for the deaf-mutes is identical to that which was recorded for those who were blind.
Caring for Homeless Children was a problem in the 1880s and beyond. Many children were placed in an institution if their parents could no longer care for
them. Also, illegitimate children were surrendered as society did not accept these children or their mothers. There was a great deal of information gathered about these children. Their name, the date of their admission and their home residence began the process. Are the parents alive? Was the child abandoned or surrendered. Was the child born at the institution? Is the child illegitimate? Are there other family members who can care for the child? Has the child been arrested, if so, for what offense? Has the child been rescued from criminal surroundings?
The information on Inhabitants in Prison included their place of imprisonment, and whether or not they were to be transferred to a higher prison. They asked about the condition of the imprisonment such as: are they awaiting trial, being held as a witness, awaiting execution, imprisoned for debt or insanity? What is their alleged offense? Are they in the work-house or jail and are they at hard labor? For those at hard labor, do they work inside or outside the prison walls?
Typically Poor Houses listed those individuals who were considered paupers or indigent. The schedule asked how they were supported: city, county, state or institution. Was the person able-bodied or disabled? Was this person habitually intemperate? Have they been convicted of a crime? What other members of the family of this person are in this establishment? The records of the Alms’ House at Dewittville, NY reveal a diversity of reasons for folks to be there. Some of the more common were insanity, habitual intemperance, and TB.
It is my hope that these little used resources become a regular destination in your genealogical journeys.
To read Janet Walberg’s previous genealogy columns or to delve deeper into her writings and insights for searching out and recording your own family’s genealogy, please go to jamestowngazette.com and visit Janet’s own web page.
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www.JamestownGazette.comFAITH MATTERS
Faith Matters
Tested by Fire
Faith is hard. In fact, faith is particularly hard. Faith is often tested by death, disaster, and disease. Faith is challenged by tragedy and misfortune. Sometimes faith's biggest enemy is rhythm and routine. At other times faith's foe is political correctness, modernity, and relativism. There is no doubt... faith is hard.
At a Bible study a few weeks back I was asked by a congregation member why the disciples, who watched Jesus cure the sick, cast out demons, and raise the dead, still struggled to believe in him at the end. I only had one answer... faith is hard. It was hard then, it is hard now.
In a letter written to men and women who never knew Jesus, but who had to rely on faith to believe, the Apostle Peter wrote:
Rejoice in this, even if now for a little while you have had to suffer various
trials, the genuineness of your faith will result in praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed (even
though, like gold, your faith has been tested by fire).
Although you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy,
for you are receiving the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
(I Peter 1)
Peter proclaims to a people whose faith has been tested: THIS HARDSHIP IS ALSO YOUR JOY AND SALVATION.
In life there are a lot of things that are difficult. Marriage can be hard. Raising children can be burdensome. Work can, well, feel like work. Rooting for the Buffalo Bills is flat-out heartbreaking.
BUT... in all these things there is also great joy. Moreover, it is in those places that we experience the most frustration, anxiety, and pain that we also find the greatest happiness, joyfulness, and value. So it is with faith.
I know faith is hard. It seems like every week that I'm entering hospital rooms and funeral parlors - that I hear stories of abuse and addiction - that I encounter sin and struggle - that I hear of disappointment and devastation. I would be lying if I said my faith was not tested. Sometimes it is, because faith is hard.
And yet, my faith has also produced indescribable joy.
See, faith enables us to look at death and say: you lose. Faith gives us strength to endure, to battle, to press on. Faith is what is digging wells, building schools, and operating clinics in remote pockets of this world. Faith provides meaning, purpose and drive. Faith enables us to hold onto hope in the midst of despair and peace in the midst of pain.
Yes, faith is hard, but it is worth it.
If you are wrestling with faith, don't be too hard on yourself- even Jesus' 12 disciples struggled to believe. And may you find one day that your faith - though it was tested by fire - is your joy and your salvation.
Don't stop believing,
Pastor Scott
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St. John Lutheran Church Amherst, NY Edgewood Communities to Host
Seminar on Garden Art and DesignArticle Contributed by
Cornell University Cooperative Extension
Do you enjoy gardens that have hidden treasures collected from friends, family and garage sales? Are items that are funky, fun and creative, a part of your garden landscape?
Edgewood Communities is hosting a free Best of Times seminar entitled “Garden Art, From Rust to Riches” to be held on Thursday, April 14th at 6:30 p.m. in the Lutheran Chapel at 715 Falconer Street, Jamestown. Please reserve a seat by calling 720-9122.
Patty Eckwahl, director of marketing for Lutheran and a Master Gardener will present a lively program on enhancing gardens with clever garden art, while focused on the principles of good design. “Garden art is not unlike decorating our homes,” Eckwahl said. “My personal garden style is rustic – the rustier the better! Each of us has a unique style and personal preferences. Using photos and storytelling, I’ll present the key principles of good design that can be incorporated into any garden style.”
In addition, the Chautauqua County Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners will have interesting garden art items for sale at reasonable prices. “This will be a fun evening,” said Betty Barnes, Master Gardener and coordinator of the sale table. “We’ve combined education with shopping! And, all the proceeds will help us continue our mission of educating the community on all aspects of gardening.”
Master Gardener volunteers are a key link to helping Cornell Cooperative Extension accomplish its mission - to
enable people to improve their lives and communities through partnerships that put experience and research knowledge to work - by providing horticultural programs and resources that will educate home gardeners, youth, community gardeners, consumers of horticultural products, and neighbors teaching neighbors.
The Best of Times Seminar Series was honored by both the state and the national LeadingAge associations with the “Innovation of the Year” and “Public Trust” awards. The seminar program is recognized for bringing education to the community on ways to plan well to age well.
Edgewood Communities is located on the Lutheran Campus off Falconer Street in Jamestown. Residents are age 55 years and older. They enjoy independent living in a fun and zestful community. Units include one and two bedroom apartments, duplex homes and the new Smartment® Building. For more information about the seminar or Lutheran Housing, call Eckwahl at 720-9122 or log onto www.lutheran-jamestown.org/senior-housing.
The Master Gardener Program is one of many programs offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County (CCE-Chautauqua). CCE-Chautauqua is a community based educational organization, affiliated with Cornell University, Chautauqua County Government, the NYS SUNY system, and the federal government through the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. For more information, call 716-664-9502 or visit our website at www.cce.cornell.edu/chautauqua. Cornell University Cooperative Extension provides equal program and employment opportunities.
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8 April 4, 2016JAMESTOWN GAZETTEwww.JamestownGazette.com NATIONAL BEER DAY
Celebrate! April 6 is New Beer's Eve
Article Contributed byJamestown Gazette Staff
National Beer Day, April 7, is a widely celebrated but unofficial holiday in the United States. April 6 is New Beers Eve. Its roots grew in the dry and dusty soil of Prohibition and sprouted full grown on April 7, the first day in 13 years – the day in 1933 that marked the end of the alcohol drought that had been choking a thirsty nation – that people could legally buy, sell and drink their beer.
What’s on Tap?
National Beer Day is now enthusiastically recognized across the nation among beer enthusiasts. According to a 2014 Gallup poll, tippling Americans choose beer most often over wine and hard spirits when they imbibe. About 40 percent
of U.S. drinkers typically drink beer; 30 percent uncork a wine bottle, whilst just fewer than 25 percent name hard liquor as their beverage of choice. Review of these statistics, however, suggests that about 5 percent don’t know what they are drinking. Those who celebrate National Beer Day suggest the 5 percenters switch to something with a foamy head on it. It might be safer.
It’s the Law!
The legal basis for National Beer Day is founded in the Cullen–Harrison Act of Congress which was signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on March 22, 1933. Observers of that momentous event recall that Roosevelt set his bill-signing pen down firmly on the desk of his historic White House Oval Office and proclaimed, "I think this would be a good time for a beer."
The law took effect on April 7 of that year. It allowed people to buy, sell and drink beer, but it could be no stronger than 3.2 percent alcohol by weight (which is 4.05 percent by volume) in the states that had already enacted laws of their own allowing such sales.
The Return of Bottoms Up
Crowds of people across the country reportedly responded by lining up outside the breweries that quickly tooled up to brew their best for tap and bottle as fast as they could, some even beginning during the night before repeal, having foreseen its long awaited coming. The sun rose on April 7 to welcome the start of shipping, delivery and consumption on that very day of 1.5 million barrels of beer. The quenching of that 13-year-long thirst immediately inspired the establishment of a future holiday, April
7, now recognized as National Beer Day.
Beer by the Numbers
Gallup reports that in spite of beer’s overall popularity wine remains the top choice for women, at 46 percent. Among men, however, wine trails both beer and hard liquor (57 and 17 percent respectively) with the spirits bringing up the rear at only 20 percent.
Overall, 64 percent of American adults say they "have occasion to use alcoholic beverages," whereas 36 percent identify themselves as total abstainers.
So, on National Beer Day, April 7, 2016, national proponents of this festive holiday invite all who are legally old enough to do so to put a head on it and go bottoms up with a hearty, foaming Prosit, Na Zdrowie, Skol, Salut, Cin Cin or just plain Here’s Mud in Your Eye!
NATIONAL BEER DAY
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What I love about Warren, PA:Warren is special to me because my family has a lot of history here. I went to Eisenhower High School just like my parents did. Growing up in Lottsville, hunting, fishing and camping on the little Brokenstraw with friends and family was awesome. I enjoy outdoor activities and adventures today with my kids.
There are many opportunities to hike, dirt bike, mountain bike, run, camp and ride dirt bikes on our property with good friends
and family in the Allegheny National Forest near my house. Warren County has many hard working people. I meet hard working farmers, contractors and industrial workers everyday in my job. This area has a lot of natural beauty and wildlife to immerse yourself in and enjoy. But the best thing is honest hardworking people who make my hometown a great place to call home.
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Wade Davis Tapped to Give Maytum Convocation Lecture on April 12
Amazonian Child, 1977 by Wade Davis.
Article Contributed byThe State University of New York at Fredonia
On Tuesday, April 12 at the State University of New York at Fredonia, Wade Davis, a former Explorer-in-Residence at the National Geographic Society, will deliver the annual Maytum Convocation Lecture, "The Wayfinders: Why Ancient Wisdom Matters in a Modern World."
The 3 p.m. lecture in King Concert Hall is free and open to the public, but tickets are required and available in the Fredonia Ticket Office in the Williams Center. Students can obtain a free ticket with their student ID, and the general public is limited to four tickets per person.
The presentation will allow Mr. Davis to engage the campus and community in a discussion of foundational but complex questions, like "What does it mean to be human and alive?" Davis was named by the National Geographic Society as one of the Explorers for the Millennium and has been described as "a rare combination of scientist, scholar, poet and passionate defender of all of life's diversity." His work as an anthropologist and botanical explorer has taken him throughout the world.
Accompanied by stunning photography, the talk will lead the audience on a thrilling journey to celebrate the wisdom of the world's indigenous cultures. In Polynesia, sailing with navigators whose ancestors settled the Pacific ten centuries before Christ, and in the Amazon, meeting the descendants of a true Lost Civilization, the Peoples of the Anaconda. The journey continues to the Andes, to the far reaches of Australia to experience Dreamtime, the all-embracing philosophy of the first humans to walk out of Africa, and to Nepal, to encounter a wisdom hero, a Bodhisattva, who emerges from 45 years of Buddhist retreat and solitude. The trip ends in Borneo, where the last rainforest nomads struggle to survive.
The presentation has been described as a wild and moving celebration of the wonder of the human spirit, as expressed by the myriad of cultures Davis has encountered in a lifetime of travel, exploration and ethnographic research. It was noted that of the world's 7,000 languages, fully half may disappear within a generation. Davis noted that at risk is a vast archive of knowledge and expertise, and rediscovering a new appreciation for the diversity of the human spirit, as expressed by culture, is among the central challenges of our time.
Fredonia senior English major Zachary Beaudoin expressed his enthusiasm for Davis's visit, noting, "I first learned about Wade Davis in my Global Affairs class and his message resonated with my passion for sustainability and environmental stewardship. I apply his profound messages about life's diversity and indigenous cultures to everything that I do. When I was in Paris for the United Nations' climate talks, the type of work that Davis and National Geographic do was an important undertone in the overall discussion about how to save the world."
Davis's visit to Fredonia caps off a year of Convocation events at Fredonia centered on the theme, "Rediscovering the Diversity of the Human Spirit." Throughout the academic year,
faculty and staff have presented the campus and community multiple opportunities to engage with seminal questions, like "What role can the university play in developing and supporting the human spirit?" and "How can we best respect and interact with persons whose human spirit leads them to adopt very different values?" Campus events were sponsored by the Office of the President and the Faculty Student Association. Davis's lecture is sponsored by the Maytum Lecture Endowment and the Williams Visiting Professorship Endowment, both of the Fredonia College Foundation.
Davis is the author of 17 bestselling books including "The Serpent and the Rainbow," which was later released as a feature film, and "Into the Silence: The Great War, Mallory and the Conquest of Everest," which won the 2012 Samuel Johnson Prize, the top literary award for nonfiction in the English language. Davis has written for National Geographic, Newsweek, Outside, Harpers, Fortune, Condé Nast Traveler,
The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Globe and Mail, and many other international publications.
His many film credits include "Light at the Edge of the World," an eight-hour documentary series produced and written for the National Geographic, "Grand Canyon Adventure" (IMAX 3D), and "Earthguide," a 13-part series on the environment produced and written for Discovery. As a photographer, Davis has curated several major exhibits including "The Lost Amazon," for the Museum of Natural History Smithsonian, and "No Strangers: Ancient Wisdom in a Modern World," at the Annenberg Space for Photography. His own work has been widely published and exhibited.
A professional speaker for 25 years, Davis has lectured at more than 200 universities and corporate clients such as Microsoft, Shell, Fidelity, Bayer, Bristol-Myers, Hallmark, Bank of Nova Scotia, MacKenzie Financials and many others. His four TED talks have been seen by millions of viewers. In 2009 he delivered the Massey Lectures, Canada's most prestigious public intellectual forum. Davis is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Gold Medal of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, the Explorer's Medal (the highest award of the Explorer's Club), The Lowell Thomas Medal, the David Fairchild Medal for Plant Exploration (the most prestigious award for botanical exploration) and the $125,000 Lannan Foundation Prize for Nonfiction.
Wade Davis by Mark Thiessen
Infinity Visual and Performing Arts Welcomes New Instructors
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Infinity Visual and Performing Arts welcomes two new instructors!
Ellen Feldt, Art Instructor - Ellen Feldt is an artist from Jamestown NY, who has always had a passion for art. When she was little, she went with her mother to Fredonia State College, where she visited the art classrooms her mother was taking at the time. This is where her love of art began. Seeing her mother's paintings sparked an interest in her, that would last a lifetime. After that, her parents would take her to art museums on her birthdays. Throughout school, art was her favorite subject, and she took every art class offered. After high school, she continued her art education by watching how-to videos on YouTube and learning different techniques.
Teal Weatherley, Vocal Instructor - Teal Weatherley is a musician who has been performing locally for several years. She began performing musicals with the JCC Uncommoners, and continued her music
career playing with local gigging bands such as Two for Flinching, Zamira, Steve Johnson Band, Coal Train, and We Speak Canadian. She has been classically trained with vocal instructor Jody Vitarelli, and has followed in her mentor's footsteps by becoming a vocal instructor herself. She currently enjoys singing with her Church
band and standing in with fellow musician friends for special events.
For more information about Infinity, or to schedule lessons with Ellen or Teal, please visit www.infinityperformingarts.org
About Infinity
Infinity is a music and arts education and performing arts center that offers private lessons and group experiences within five pillars of the arts: music, art, dance, theater, and literature. Infinity offers something for all ages and experience levels, and encourages students to Explore, Experience, and Excel in the arts!
New student orientations take place once a month at 301 East Second Street Lynn Building, Suite 101, Jamestown, NY 14701. For more information, call 716-664-0991 or visit www.infinityperformingarts.org
Ellen Feldt, Art Instructor Teal Weatherley, Vocal Instructor
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Grass Roots HealingA grassroots, communitywide, long-term rehab program and a facility dedicated to the purpose is the goal Carlson and Huber described to at least 200 local residents who attended two successive evening events, Tuesday and Wednesday, at Shawbuck’s. The first night saw a standing room only crowd of 140 local residents, overflowing to a second gathering the next evening with 60 more in attendance.
“The turnout was overwhelming,” Carlson said. “We believe people know it is the right thing to do.”
A Place for Healing
“We would like to have something in place in six months,” Carlson said. Carlson’s “something” will be just that, a long term, transitional rehab home for recovering opioid addicts. “Only long term rehabilitation works for people recovering from heroin and related addictions,” Huber added.
Paying Their Own Way
It will be important for this plan not to be funded by tax payer dollars, according to Huber. “We must be self-supporting for this to work.”
One of the worst stumbling blocks to success after recovery from opioid addiction, Huber explained, is the stigma of a past addiction. Employers with many candidates to select from will shy away from someone who has had a drug problem or conviction, even if he or she is successful in recovery.
The plan is to run a productive business within the rehab facility. People in recovery can then work, earn an industry appropriate salary, regain the ability and confidence to support themselves and then show a full year of work history to prospective employers after leaving rehab. The business supports both the recovering addicts and the recovery facility, as Huber described the proposed program.
“This is a unique idea,” Huber told to the Gazette. “As far as we know, it has never been tried before. A new business (a number of strong candidates are currently being evaluated) we will bring money into the county instead of spending county tax payers’ money. That old model will never work for long. No local, state or federal government can keep shoveling millions of dollars into every town and county forever. Rehab programs have to be self-sustaining members of the community.”
The new model also uses peer counseling by recovering addicts, with MHA in Jamestown currently the only one of its kind doing so in the State of New York.
Creating What’s Missing
“The right rehabilitation program is one of the missing components in
our drug epidemic,” said Jamestown police chief Harry Snellings. “We welcome every effort to build the capability for better rehab.”
“Transitional housing,” Huber explained, “is a safe place to stay where people can transition to from a maximum allowable 23 hours in a local Emergency Department or a 28-day or 90-day short term rehab program into some place better than the street where they got their last fix…and where they will get the next one if nothing more is done. The relapse rate for short recovery programs tops 80 percent. It takes a full year to relearn the life skills their addiction stole from them.”
Currently, addicts who seek entry to existing, underfunded and poorly equipped programs – whose workers clearly want to do more – are often told they have to wait weeks before they can be admitted. “But two more weeks on the street can be a death sentence,” Huber said. “When an addict is ready, help has to be immediate.”
Local health care institutions are now experiencing a flood of emergency admissions. They are aggressively expanding their ability to provide urgent, immediate care, but the transition to long term care is still the missing piece Chief Snellings referred to.
Enough is Too Much
“We saw 14 heroin overdose deaths in only the first three weeks of March,” Kim Carlson told her audience at Shawbucks, “and my son, Alex, was one of them. It should never happen and we can do something about it right now.”
Missing the Stop Signs
“We missed the signs of the addiction that was taking over our daughter’s life,” the parents of a recently deceased heroin overdose victim said. We just didn’t know what to look for and we wouldn’t have known what to do if we had become suspicious.”
“Raising awareness is Step 1,” Carlson said. “I want to raise a group of volunteers to help educate people and empower them to take action when they see something. I can do little alone, but together we can bring change, awareness and recovery.”
Carlson asked for ideas, suggestions and volunteers to join together with her in fund raising, awareness raising, education and support for families dealing with an addicted love one. “The family goes through just about everything the addict goes through, if they know about the addiction,” Carlson said. “The difficulty and the pain can be overwhelming.”
To learn more, readers are invited to start by logging on to www.mhachautauqua.org.
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Toastmasters Club to Host Debate on Legalization of MarijuanaArticle Contributed by
Chautauqua Talks Toastmasters Club
Concord Spellbinders Toastmasters Club is hosting a Debate on the Legalization of Marijuana. Members are preparing a classic debate style as they bring their strong referenced argument in favor of marijuana. Minutes later another speaker refutes the argument and lays the foundation for not to have marijuana legalized. Debate is planned to start at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, SUNY Fredonia College, Reading Room, Fenton Hall.This debate is an intellectual challenge showing different points of view to a
topic related to the community. Concord Spellbinders are working to provide a variety of ways to teach participants that life is filled with communication and listening skills. Toastmaster clubs are around the world and set up to provide members with confident public speaking and strong leadership skills. Ned Lindstrom stated it is a group that is supportive where we learn-by-doing. Allowing members to work at their own pace to achieve their goals. There is no charge to attend this debate.Concord Spellbinders Toastmasters Club holds regular meetings the second and third Wednesday each month. For more information or questions contact Jim Rawcliffe at (716) 672- 2662 or email at [email protected]
11th Annual National Touring Film Festival Coming to Jamestown, NY
Article Contributed byZonta Club of Jamestown
LUNAFEST®, the fundraising film festival dedicated to promoting awareness about women's issues, highlighting women filmmakers, and bringing women together in their communities, will be hosted by Zonta Club of Jamestown at The Jackson Center in Jamestown, NY on 04/16/16.
This unique film festival highlights women as leaders in society, illustrated through nine short films by women filmmakers. The films range from animation to fictional drama, and cover topics such as women's health, motherhood, body image, aging, cultural diversity and breaking barriers.
All proceeds from LUNAFEST will benefit the Breast Cancer Fund and the Zonta Club of Jamestown local scholarship funds. Thus far, LUNAFEST, which is created and funded by LUNA®, The Whole Nutrition Bar
for Women®, raised over $456,000 for Breast Cancer Fund and over $785,000 for other women's non-profit organizations
WHEN:
April 16th 2016
Reception 6:30 PM
7:00PM Showing of LUNAFEST Films
WHERE:
The Robert H. Jackson Center
305 East 4th St. Jamestown, NY 14701
TICKETS:
$20.00 includes a beverage and snacks.
Available to purchase at the door and from any Zonta Club Member
Bird banding is an age-old technique used to discover details about the lives of birds.
On Monday evening, April 11, you can learn about bird banding at the Audubon Nature Center from program director Jennifer Schlick. The 7-8:30 p.m. event will be at the BOCES LoGuidice Center at 9520 Fredonia-Stockton Road in Fredonia.
Schlick will share highlights from the bird banding research that takes place each spring and summer at the Nature Center. You will learn how the birds are captured safely in fine mesh nets. Each is then identified, weighed, measured, fitted with a uniquely numbered metal "bracelet" and released. When these birds are later recaptured, scientists learn a great deal about their travels and their life spans. Visitors are welcome to observe the work.
As program director at the Nature Center, Schlick oversees the education programming for schools, Scouts, other groups and organizations, and the general public.
This program is held in conjunction with the Lake Erie Bird Club which meets regularly at the BOCES LoGuidice Center. Reservations are not required.
"Bird Banding Highlights" kicks off a series of six free programs designed to introduce northern Chautauqua County residents to the variety of
programs offered at the Nature Center. The remainder of this outreach series is made possible by a Community Benefit Grant from the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation.
The Audubon Nature Center is at 1600 Riverside Road, one-quarter mile east of Route 62 between Jamestown, New York, and Warren, Pennsylvania. The building, with its collection of live animals, interactive exhibits and the Blue Heron Gift Shop, is open 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-4:30 p.m. Sundays. The grounds, including trails, gardens, picnic tables, arboretum, and Liberty, the Bald Eagle, are open from dawn until dusk daily.
To learn more about this and other programs offered by the Audubon
Nature Center, call (716) 569-2345 during business hours or visit www.jamestownaudubon.org.
On Monday evening, April 11, Jennifer Schlick will present "Bird Banding Highlights," describing one of many activities at the
Audubon Nature Center. Visitors of all ages, like this young man with a White-Throated Sparrow, can observe the bird scientists at work. The program at the BOCES LoGuidice Center in Fredonia is
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Pets are valued members of the family, and pet owners work hard to provide safe, secure and healthy living situations for their companion animals. A good diet and regular exercise are essential to pet health, and pets also benefit from a strong relationship with their veterinarian.
Routine vet visits are necessary to maintain pet health, but at times pet owners may have to call the vet when something is awry. Animals are very good at hiding symptoms that may indicate they are not feeling well. Pet owners must learn to recognize certain subtleties that may indicate a dog or cat needs to visit the vet. Here are some symptoms that may indicate it’s time to schedule a vet visit.
• Restlessness: Animals that are jumpy or can’t seem to get comfortable may be experiencing pain or anxiety. If your typically docile kitty is now pacing the floors instead of relaxing, it may mean something is bothering her.
• Physical appearance: Changes in posture or other physical changes may indicate something is wrong with your pet. Does he seem to be moving slower than usual or look pale? Is the pet avoiding eye contact? Gauntness or excessive weight gain may be linked to certain conditions as well.
• More or less vocal: Some dogs and cats are the strong, silent types, while others like to vocalize. If you notice changes in your pet’s vocalization, he or
she may not be feeling well and trying to tell you.
• Cold signs: Dogs and cats can suffer the common cold just like humans, but the viruses are different. Symptoms are quite similar to what people experience, including runny nose, watery eyes, coughing, and sneezing. If symptoms last more than a week, book an appointment with the vet.
• Dietary changes: Many pet owners learn something is amiss when their pets exhibit changes in their eating habits. Food may suddenly sit uneaten in bowls. Dogs or cats may begin to drink a lot of water or leave the bowl untouched. If these changes persist, contact your vet.
• Digestive issues: Digestive issues also may indicate a problem. Be aware if pets are not eliminating as they normally do. Cats may not be using the litter box, or dogs may be unable to hold their waste until they are outdoors. Frequent accidents or bouts of vomiting may not be indicative of a behavior problem, but rather a symptom of an illness.
• Fatigue: Dogs and cats certainly do their share of napping during the day and night. But excessive napping may be a sign of something bigger. Illnesses can cause fatigue in animals, and sleeping may be their way to banish pain.
While symptoms such as bleeding, limping or rising temperatures are clear indicators that things are awry, many pets only experience subtle symptoms when they begin to feel sick. Pet owners should keep an eye out for such issues to ensure their pet is not suffering in silence.
Pets can sleep many hours, but when slumber seems excessive, it may indicate something is wrong.
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Jamestown Community College is encouraging students to gain “real world” experiences by including internships in their summer plans.“Among the promises we make to our students is connecting them to their goals,” said Nelson Garifi, JCC’s executive director of academic innovation. “Internships provide direct connections to career fields and complement classroom learning in ways that will be incredibly valuable in an increasingly competitive job market.“Among the most compelling reasons to complete an internship is to test your interests and skills in a particular career area,” Garifi said, “but that isn’t the only reason. You will also be strengthening your college transcript and your resume and creating professional contacts and references that can pay off in the future.”“This summer we’re intensifying our efforts to provide internship opportunities for students in diverse areas of study, and offering summer internships at reduced tuition rates,” said Felix Muzza, JCC’s experiential learning coordinator. “While students in many of our academic programs are required to complete internships or field experiences at some point during their studies, we believe all students can benefit from experiential learning. “Summer can be an ideal time for students to pursue internships as
their schedules often provide greater flexibility,” Muzza added. “We currently have placements available for both paid and unpaid internships in areas including science, education, and business.” JCC staff will also work with individuals to customize internships for specific interests.
Citing data from the National Association of Colleges and Employers, Garifi noted that employers report that 62% of new college hires had internship experience and nearly half of employers said they offer higher starting salaries to new college hires who have internship experience.
According to Garifi, JCC also encourages students currently attending other colleges and universities to enroll in JCC’s credit internships this summer.
“We work with students from various colleges each year who complete their internships while home for the summer and then transfer the credits earned back to the institutions they attend,” he said. “This can provide a significant cost savings to the students as JCC’s tuition is likely to be the more affordable option.”
Students completing credit internships through JCC must have successfully completed at least 24 credits and earned a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.
Students interested in enrolling in summer internships as well as employers willing to host interns are encouraged to call JCC’s experiential learning office at 716.338.1381 or 800.388.8557, ext. 1381, or visit www.sunyjcc.edu/summer.
Jim Holler, Trinity Guitars, Donates Guitar to Infinity
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Jim Holler, guitar luthier and owner of Trinity Guitars, has always been a supporter of the greater Jamestown community and the arts. This month, Holler made a donation to Infinity in the form of a 12 string guitar, a wonderful and unique musical addition for the students at the Infinity Center. This is just another item in a long string of donations that Holler makes annually to the organization since opening his guitar shop on West Third Street in 2009.
Holler says, “The youth of our community are really one of our most valuable resources, and the services that Infinity provides for them are important. Having a positive influence on youth is something that everyone should try to do. The arts are certainly something that have a positive influence on people.”
Infinity Executive Director, Shane Hawkins, says, “Jim Holler is such a terrific person to know and work with. Every community should be so lucky to have a business owner who so intentionally and actively seeks to make a positive impact on the community causes that they believe in. Jim, Bill Ward, and Kathy Foster at Trinity Guitars are all always so willing to help us with any equipment questions or research, assist with instrument repairs, and so many other things. They are such an asset to our organization and community.”
Trinity Guitars also produces the “Backroom Radio Hour” on WRFA-LP which features live
performances of local and regional musicians. Infinity music students have been invited to perform in productions of this show, which gives them a unique experience and a chance to be heard on the radio. In addition to promoting local music, the Backroom Radio Hour also shares information about different local nonprofits and community causes during each show. Jim says, “By highlighting organizations with local ties I’m hoping that we are influencing people to get involved in the organizations that they are passionate about.”
Holler also added, “I didn’t have a program like Infinity while I was growing up. I think I would have followed a similar path for my career, but I would be a much better musician today if I had a program like Infinity around.” In addition to continually and generously supporting Infinity, Jim also serves as a volunteer board member for Community Helping Hands, and says, “Helping Hands and Infinity are very similar because they are both so unique. Any city, small or large, should wish they had programs like these in their community.”
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Infinity is a music and arts education and performing arts center that offers private lessons and group experiences within five pillars of the arts: music, art, dance, theater, and literature. Infinity offers something for all ages and experience levels, and encourages students to Explore, Experience, and Excel in the arts!
New student orientations take place once a month at 301 East Second Street Lynn Building, Suite 101, Jamestown, NY 14701. For more information, call 716-664-0991 or visit www.infinityperformingarts.org
JHS Announces ALL-WNY Winter Scholar Athletes
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Jamestown High School is proud to announce that four students on the school’s winter varsity sports teams qualified as New York State Public High School Athletic Association’s (NYSPHSAA) Section VI Scholar Athlete Individual Awards. To qualify, each senior’s overall grade point must be an average of 90 or above for six semesters and be a starter or important reserve. JHS’ All-WNY Winter Scholar Athletes were:
Luke Kindberg – Boys Basketball
Matthew Marsh – Boys Swimming
Molly Morse – Girls Indoor Track
Kate Tucker - Girls Basketball
“Being named to the All-Western New York Academic Team is a special honor,” said JPS Athletic Director, Ben Drake. “These young men and women truly epitomize what the term, student-athlete, means. Not only are they great athletes, but these seniors also maintained an overall grade point average of 90% or higher during their four years at JHS. They are great role models for our younger athletes and we are all very proud of them.”
Capitol Flag Presented
Article Contributed byPeter Carlo
Recently, the Robert H. Jackson Center was honored to welcome New York State Senator Cathy Young at a luncheon followed by an interview by Greg Peterson, co-founder of the Center. The event highlighted Governor Andrew Cuomo’s recent appointment of Senator Young to the office of New York State Finance Chair,
a position of great value to the citizens of Western New York and Chautauqua County. Korean War veteran and local resident, Peter Carlo, invited all veterans who attended the interview to attend a flag presentation to Senator Young on behalf of all veterans. Senator Young, in turn, gave the flag to the Robert H. Jackson Center to fly at their location. The flag had the honor to be flown over the nation’s capital in Washington DC.
Vietnam veteran, Peter Carlo, presents White House flown flag to Greg Peterson, Jackson Center co-founder and New Yor State Senator Cathy Young at the Robert H. Jackson Center.
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Planets – including our own home Planet Earth – are simply dust in a vast universe, according to Dr. Darren Williams of Behrend College in Erie, PA. But despite their small size, they’ve recently become the talk of the town. Our nearest planetary neighbors were seen congregating in the winter and early spring morning skies like bees around a hive, as seen from Earth. They are now moving apart again along their distant paths, scattering themselves across the solar system. But recently, far more mysterious things have been seen in the night sky.Dr. Darren Williams, Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the Penn State Behrend School of Science in Erie, PA, will be the guest speaker for the evening at the Martz/Kohl Observatory atop Robbin Hill Road in Frewsburg, New York on Wednesday, April 13, at 8:00 p.m. The public is invited.News of a possible new ‘ninth” planet at the edge of our Solar System is now drawing viral attention, and exoplanets are being discovered by the thousands around distant stars across the galaxy. Many are strange and completely unlike anything ever seen in our own Solar System. Only a rare few of the newly discovered planets seem to resemble Earth. Though we are still watching and listening for signs of extraterrestrial life and civilizations, no one has made contact with us yet, but we are now learning how to eaves drop on what may be their home worlds.Professor Darren Williams will discuss those planets near and
far – including some of the most mysterious – and our Solar System’s possible 9th planet, at the Martz/Kohl Observatory on Wednesday evening, April 13. He will also explain recent news including what mysteries remain unsolved. A Q&A session will immediately follow the discussion.
Dr. Williams’ research focus is on the climates and oceans of Earth-like planets and moons, both in the Solar System and beyond. He is a member of the Center for Exoplanets and Habitable Worlds of the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics at Penn State and a Harlow Shapley lecturer sponsored by the American Astronomical Society.
Dr. Darren Williams, with many scientific publications to his credit, is also a very popular professor and an outstanding public speaker with a knack for making science fascinating and understandable for general audiences. He returns to Martz/Kohl this month as a long time friend of the observatory.
Weather permitting, astronomical observing may be possible following the presentation. Tours of the facility will also be available. The evening’s presentation is suitable for all ages, 8 and above. A general meeting of the MMMAA (Marshall Martz Memorial Astronomical Association) begins at 7:30. Members and non-members who are interested in joining are invited to come.
For a deeper look at the night sky, planets, stars and the entire universe, visit the Martz/Kohl Observatory online at martzobservatory.org , check the schedule of events and visit in person. Thank you to Hall and Laury Opticians for sponsoring these Martz/Kohl column.
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Article Contributed byBeth Peyton
One funny thing about Hall and Laury Opticians, located in the shopping center at 707 Fairmount Avenue, is that Gary Nelson is the “Hall” part of Hall and Laury. And Arthur Laury, the other partner, prefers to be called “Ted.” The other funny thing is Gary Nelson himself.
“I tell my customers ‘You’ve been taken,’” Nelson quips, as he refers to one of his mottos. “Care of, that is. Get it? You’ve been taken care of. Or how about this one: ‘You’ve been framed.’”
We sell the best and service the rest is the motto that appears on the optical shop’s website and business cards. Although Gary Nelson likes cracking jokes, he takes that motto very seriously. Good quality work and service is what Ted Laury strives for, too.
“I decided I wanted to be an optician when I was a little kid,” Nelson says. He went to see an eye doctor, and that eye doctor spent a long time talking with little Gary about the importance and intricacies of eyes. “I think I was only five or six, but I told my mother then that I wanted to be an eye doctor when I grew up. So when I was old enough, I started working for Hall Optical, a fixture in Jamestown since it was established in 1930. I completed my schooling and obtained my license, and then I bought the business in 1980.”
Laury studied to become a licensed optician, and after a stint in the service, practiced for a time in Rochester, New York. In February 1973, he began working for Norris Opticians, and purchased the business in 1975. After 25 years in the Medical Arts Building, he joined forces with Gary Nelson in their current location.
There are three levels of professionals who specialize in eyes. Ophthalmologists are medical doctors (M.D.s), and focus primarily on diseases of the eyes and providing treatment for those diseases, including surgery.
Optometrists are also doctors, but they are Ph.D.s, not M.D.s. Their primary job is to examine eyes, diagnose problems, and write “refractions,” or prescriptions, for corrective lenses.
Opticians are like pharmacists. They fill the prescriptions that doctors write by supplying corrective lenses in eyeglasses or via contacts. And at Hall and Laury Opticians, they can help with all optical needs, from examination to selecting and fitting eyeglasses and contact lenses, through repairing and reshaping glasses. And in the middle of it all, the jokes may fly.
One of the things that Nelson also stresses is the importance of regular eye examinations, especially for older people.
“In the old days, the only thing eye specialists could really do was make corrective lenses,” he said. “But now we can provide treatment for a variety of optical problems, including cataracts,
glaucoma, macular degeneration and other things. So it’s important to have regular exams. Eye problems can be serious and can progress rapidly.”
“Eye exams can also reveal other significant health problems,” Nelson says. “Another doctor and I had a patient who was having a heart issue, and we could see it when we looked in his eyes even though he felt fine. By the time he got to the hospital, he was having a massive heart attack. We discovered another patient who had a brain tumor when we noted his eyesight was changing rapidly.”
Hall and Laury Opticians carries a wide array of stylish eyeglass frames, and has catalogues filled with more if a customer doesn’t see what he or she wants. Prices range from $20.00 on up. And unlike some eyeglass frames or contacts that are available on the Internet, the quality is ensured and products are warrantied. According to Nelson, some of the materials in eyeglasses purchased over the Internet can be tarnished, adulterated or even radioactive. He stressed the importance of dealing with a reputable firm, with licensed and experienced practitioners.
“I love eyes,” said Nelson. “They are complex organs, self-contained but related to the rest of the body in interesting ways. They’re beautiful.”
Nelson’s passion is apparent in conversation, and revealed by his sensibility toward his customers.
“The neatest thing for me is when young people or babies get glasses for the first time,” said Nelson. “The smiles on their faces don’t quit as they see individual leaves, or discern the details of other things that were previously just a big blur.”
Laury agrees. “The most satisfying thing for me is the expression on the faces of young people when they’re fitted for contact lenses or glasses, and for the first time can see what the world looks like.”
Nelson's interest in optics extends beyond eyes. He also serves as president of the Martz/Kohl Astronomical Observatory in Frewsburg, New York, where telescope lenses (actually precision ground mirrors) can be as large as 16 to 24 inches across and weigh hundreds of pounds, But up there on Robbin Hill Road they can see objects 10 billion light years away, not a claim he makes for any of the fine lenses he and his partner craft for their clients at Hall and Laury Opticians. Hall and Laury also proudly sponsor the monthly Martz Observatory column in the Jamestown Gazette. See page 14 in this issue.
Customers need an appointment to have their eyes examined by the optometrist. But customers can drop in anytime to browse the eyeglass selection or have existing glasses adjusted or repaired. And there’s no charge for the jokes.
The Jamestown Gazette is proud to recognize our dealers, outstanding corporate citizens of our county. This week, the Gazette especially thanks Hall and Laury for faithfully carrying The Jamestown Gazette, The People’s Paper, for the benefit of their customers, our readers.
The Eyes Have ItDEALER SHOWCASE
Hall and Laury Opticians owners (L to R): Arthur "Ted" Laury and Gary Nelson.
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114 Ellis (shown) was part of the Ellis Neighborhood Cluster in the Renaissance Block Challenge in 2015.
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Jamestown’s 2015 Renaissance Block Finalists Announced
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Landscaping, porch repairs, painting, sidewalk replacement, and many other projects will soon be underway in the city as part of the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation's annual Renaissance Block Challenge. The program gives property owners access to matching grants and other assistance to complete a wide range of exterior improvements. Three neighborhood clusters located on Barker Street , Delaware Avenue and Kingsbury S=treet were chosen for this year's finalists. The three groups include forty nine property owners and are a mix of owner-occupants and landlords.
The Renaissance Block Challenge is a component of the neighborhood revitalization plan adopted by Jamestown's City Council in December 2010. It is managed by the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation ( JRC). This is the sixth year of the program that was started in 2011 to bring together neighbors while making exterior improvements to their homes. Since 2011, 27 clusters have participated in the program, with almost 300 property owners investing more than $775,000 in exterior improvements and repairs.
"We want to continue to support exterior improvements to clusters of homes in order to boost curb appeal and build stronger blocks in our city," said Mary Maxwell, the JRC's Neighborhood Project Associate. "Our goal is to see people working together to improve their neighborhoods and address problems proactively," she said. Competing clusters were required to have at least five participating property owners to maximize the program's impact.
In their final applications, participants outlined exterior improvements they wish to complete this summer and acquired written estimates for their projects. Each property is eligible for matching funds for exterior improvements up to $2,000. Access to discounts from sponsoring hardware stores and garden centers are also available. This year's discounts are being offered by:
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· Lamar Seamless Gutters
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· Sandberg Kessler Achitecture
Funding for the Renaissance Block Challenge's matching grants is being provided by the John A. and Oscar Johnson Memorial Trust.
Instructions for the 2017 Renaissance Block Challenge will be posted in October 2016. Pre-applications will be due starting Thursday, October 3, and will be due by Friday, December 9.
For more information on the Renaissance Block Challenge or to see updates on this year's projects, please visit www.jamestownrenaissance.org or call 664-2477. You can also see updates on the JRC's Facebook page.
The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation is a nonprofit organization that supports downtown and neighborhood revitalization in Jamestown, NY, by promoting reinvestment, stakeholder engagement, and innovation.
Chautauqua Regional Youth Symphony Nearing
Close of Fund Drive
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The board of the Chautauqua Regional Youth Symphony (CRYS) will soon be closing their annual fund drive."The financial support of the community is really important for CRYS to be able to continue its work of offering exceptional music opportunities to talented and motivated young musicians," said President Tanya Anderson.The Chautauqua Regional Youth Symphony sponsors three orchestras: Prelude Strings for beginning string players, Young Artists Orchestra for intermediate musicians, and the Youth Symphony for highly talented and motivated musicians in high school and college. CRYS students have weekly rehearsals led by Music Director and Conductor Bryan Eckenrode, as well as coaching by other music professionals. Students pay tuition for their training, but
significant tuition assistance is provided to those who need it.CRYS receives important support from foundations and other organizations in the community. While parents, board members and students participate in fund raising events, donations from individuals and local businesses are essential.Among the ways CRYS shows appreciation for its contributors are by recognition on its website and in printed concert programs and complimentary admissions to its Spring Gala Concert on Sunday, May 15, 2016, at Chautauqua Institution's Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall."We need to hear from our supporters by April 15 to be sure they receive the recognitions they deserve," Anderson said.Tax-deductible donations to the Chautauqua Regional Youth Symphony can be mailed to Post Office Box 3454, Jamestown, NY 14702.For more information about CRYS, visit their Facebook page or their website at www.cryouthsymphony.com.
The Chautauqua Regional Youth Symphony, sponsor of three orchestras for young musicians, will soon close the fund drive for its 2015-2016 season. Pictured here is the
Youth Symphony performing its Spring Gala Concert last year.
New Transfer Agreements Will Benefit Music Majors
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Jamestown Community College has signed transfer articulation agreements for bachelors’ degree music programs at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania and Mercyhurst University.
JCC students who graduate with an associate’s degree in fine arts: music and who meet cumulative grade point average requirements are guaranteed acceptance,
with junior standing, into the music program at the two institutions.
The transfer agreement can be viewed at www.sunyjcc.edu/transfer/agreements.
Mansfield University is a public liberal arts university located in Mansfield, PA. Established in 1857, the university has an enrollment of more than 2,700 undergraduate and graduate students.
Mercyhurst University, located in Erie, PA, is a four-year, Catholic liberal arts institution. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1926, Mercyhurst was granted university status in 2012.
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The registration deadline for the two-day Grant Writing Essentials training is Wednesday, April 13. There are a limited number of openings remaining for this skills-development grant writing training, and registration is encouraged as soon as possible to be guaranteed a spot. Grant Writing Essentials takes place Tuesday and Wednesday, April 19 and 20 in Salamanca at the Center for Regional Excellence, Suite #100, 4039 Route 219. Daily class training is between 9 am and 4 pm; sign-in and networking begin at 8:30 am. The cost person is $215 and includes two full days of training, all materials and resources, customizable online templates, morning snacks and lunches. It’s suggested that participants bring a laptop, but it is not a requirement to take the training. Advance registration is required.
Grant Writing Essentials is hosted by Southern Tier West Regional Planning & Development Board and presented by NonProfit Works, based in Saratoga Springs, NY. The two-day training is taught by Paul Mastrodonato, who has over 25 years’ experience in assisting organizations of all sizes in obtaining grant funding. Grant Writing Essentials is ideal for beginning and intermediate grantseekers in all sectors, including local government, education, nonprofit, research, healthcare, and more. Participants will learn new skills or develop existing skills in all aspects of successful grantseeking activities, including research, proposal and budget development, establishing measurable outputs and outcomes, evaluative criteria, compliance, grantmaking trends, and more.
Additional information about Grant Writing Essentials, full descriptions of the training modules, and registration is available online at www.SouthernTierWest.org or contact Kimberly LaMendola, Regional Development Coordinator, [email protected] or 716-945-5301 x2211.
BPU Yard Waste Site to Open on Saturdays, Beginning April 9
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The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities announces Yard Waste Site hours for the 2016 Season. Hours of the Yard Waste Site this year are as follows: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturdays, April 9 through November 12; and 2 – 7 p.m. Wednesdays, effective May 11- September 28.The BPU Yard Waste Site is located at 1001 Monroe Street at the dead end of Monroe Street, off Eighth Street.The Yard Waste Site is restricted to use by BPU Solid Waste residential customers only, as it is their solid waste rates that pay for operation of the Site.BPU Solid Waste customers who want to use the Site must display a 2015-2016 BPU Yard Waste Site sticker on the rear driver side window of their vehicle. The window stickers are free-of-charge to BPU Solid Waste residential customers; however, only one sticker will be provided for each customer account. Residents will not be provided access to the Site without an approved 2015-16 sticker.
The window stickers are available at BPU Customer Service, 92 Steele Street, open from 9 a.m – 4 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays and 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thursdays-Fridays. Once again, only one window sticker will be available per Solid Waste residential account. Contractors will not be permitted to use the site.
Use of the window stickers will allow BPU employees who staff the Site to identify BPU Solid Waste residential customers and assure that non-BPU Solid Waste customers do not use the Site.
The Site will accept leaves, grass clippings and brush. Metal, lumber, wood, tires, drywall and other construction materials will not be accepted. Electronic and large items such as couches, livingroom chairs and mattresses will not be accepted, but pick-up with a fee may be arranged year-round by contacting the Garbage Hotline at 661-1651.
A list of acceptable yard waste will be included with the sticker. For more information, BPU customers may call the Garbage Hotline at 661-1651.
Tiffany Wakely Academy of Dance
Article Contributed byLeann Austin
While many may have enjoyed a relaxing spring break, Tiffany Heintzman, owner of Tiffany Wakely Academy of Dance, was busy preparing dresses and costumes for her students' upcoming dance recital being held at Southwestern Central School on May 26 and 27 at 7pm.
Heintzman has danced since she was very young and credits her mom for getting her involved in organizations like the Lucille Ball Little Theatre and Junior Guilders. Heintzman said she joined the Junior Guilders when she was five years old and now she does choreography for them.
Heintzman's mom was instrumental in getting her and her brother involved with the Little Theatre where they performed. "It takes a parent to keen in and realize what the child is interested in," she said. "I'm grateful my mom exposed me to the arts when I was young."
A 1998 graduate from Jamestown High School, Heintzman performed in high school musicals and was part of the illustrious Madrigal Singers and A cappella Choir.
Heintzman said when she took the stage as a young girl, she knew she wanted to sing, dance and do something with music. She holds a Bachelors in Fine Arts in Music Theatre from Shenandoah Conservatory in Winchester Virginia, where she also minored in piano. Heintzman continues to grow as a performer and passes her knowledge on to her students. She is in her eighth year of business and currently has 230 students enrolled in classes.
Heintzman toured with dance companies in Texas and New York City after college. While in New York City she questioned whether it was the place she wanted to start a family of her own.
"Jamestown is a lovely area," Heintzman said, adding that she wanted to raise a family in her home town. Heintzman said she has always been close with her family and came back to Jamestown to be with them. Upon her return, an opportunity presented itself to purchase what was then called the Lorraine School of Dancing. She met with the owners and was offered the chance to purchase the school.
Heintzman said there are a lot of opportunities in Jamestown. "Our town really supports the arts."
She has always loved the arts, music, and children. "I love kids. The two together seemed like a perfect fit. It was always a dream job of mine and I never thought it was possible." She said she prayerfully considered purchasing the business before making her decision.
Now Heintzman works seven days a week preparing students for dance recitals, doing business paperwork, along with raising two small girls, Eden, 2, and Everly, 5 months old.
So how does Heintzman accomplish so much in one week?
"I have a very supportive husband," Heintzman said of her husband of six years, Mark Heintzman, whom she met after returning to the area. Her mother also helps the business by working as the office secretary.
Tiffany Wakely Academy of Dance offers classes in tap, jazz, lyrical contemporary ballet, and hip hop. Students are grouped by age and ability. There is a waiting list to get into the classes. Jamestown Gazette readers interested in more information may contact Tiffany Heintzman at Tiffany Wakely Academy of Dance at 484-8304. The studio is located at 415 W. 4th Street in Jamestown.
Tiffany Heintzman, owner of Tiffany Wakely Academy of Dance.
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Tenth Annual Cummins Run for Literacy Announced
Article Contributed byJames Prendergast Library
Cummins Inc., Jamestown Engine Plant, will sponsor its 10th annual 5K run/walk on Saturday, May 7, to benefit Prendergast Library.
On hand to celebrate the milestone will be Elliot Raimondo and Ed Sundquist, who approached the library’s Board of Trustees with the idea of the race during their senior year at Jamestown High School and worked with library staff members to establish the tradition.
Sponsors are Wegmans at the 10K level; Falconer Electronics, Jamestown Mattress Company, Slone Melhuish Insurance, Southern Tier Pediatrics, Truck-Lite Company, Inc. and Windstream at the 5K level; and Lind Funeral Home and Tops Friendly Markets.
Runners will begin at 9 a.m. with walkers following five minutes later. The event begins and ends at the library at 509 Cherry St., Jamestown. Athletes will run on city streets, through Lake View Cemetery, and back.
Registration and packet pickup will take place between 8 and 8:45 a.m. the morning of the race
in the Johnson Community Room with entrance on the Fifth Street side of the library. T-shirts will be provided to the first 200 people who register. The non-refundable registration fee is $20, and people must be present to receive their shirt.
Registration forms are available at the library or online. Forms and checks, made payable to James Prendergast Library, can be mailed to Cummins Run for Literacy, Prendergast Library, 509 Cherry St., Jamestown, N.Y., 14701.
There will be awards for overall top male and female runner, and male and female first and second place in five-year age groups from 14 to 64-plus. For walkers, there will be overall men’s, women’s, boys’ and girls’ awards and first, second and third places.
The library will serve refreshments and present awards in the Johnson Community Room.
Timing is provided by Smiley Miles. Race results will be posted on www.prendergastlibrary.org, smileymiles.com, and BuffaloRunners.com.
For more information about the Cummins Run for Literacy, contact Bobbie Caswell, assistant director, at 484-7135, Ext. 236.
Leah Rexford, volunteer, and Mike Magnuson, library associate, look over the registration form for the 10th anniversary Cummins Run for Literacy that will take place May 7.
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CODE Board Member Emeritus
Article Contributed byCODE, Inc.
Mannie J. Laughlin receives a plaque of appreciation from CODE, Inc. for his many years of service and dedication to CODE. Neil Robinson made the presentation to Mr. Laughlin.
Mr. Laughlin was on CODE's board while CODE undertook many of its major community development efforts to help make Jamestown a better place to live and work. This
includes the Chadakoin Centre, the Appleyard developments, the Jamestown Savings Bank Ice Arena, and Justice Robert H. Jackson Center. CODE's activities while Mr. Laughlin was a director resulted in an investment of over $45,000,000 in the city.
In appreciation for this service, Mr. Laughlin was named CODE's first Director Emeritus so he can continue to help set CODE's direction as it works to transform the city. Although retired, Mr. Laughlin remains a strong advocate for the city.
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