August 16-23, 2012 Volume 05 ~ Issue 12

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Regional Celtic Festival7th Annual Festival & Gathering of the Clans, Next Weekend: Mayville

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Friday, August 17The Bogarts, 6pm

Saturday August 18, 8:00 pmDoobie Brothers Tribute

Sunday August 19, 9:00 amPraise On The Lake

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Friday, August 17Vince Gill, 8:15pm

Tri Dunkirk TriathlonAnnual Event: Portion of Proceeds to Benefit Red Cross

Monarch FestivalButterflies Surround at Jamestown Audubon, August 25

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See DUNKIRK page 9

Bemus Bay Pops Brew FestDowntown Crusin’ Set for Jamestown, August 17

Mary Jane Stahley, Librarian/Manager retired from the Bemus Point Library. She was the Librarian/Manager for 24 years. The years range from 1966 to 1969 and then from 1990 to 2012. For those 24 years, you could depend on her welcome when you entered the Library. She loved to greet everyone who entered and always made you feel comfortable. She was quoted as saying, “ The library was not a place you had to keep real quite when you came in.”

Straight No Chaser has taken Chautauqua and the nation by storm! We are thrilled to welcome them back to the Amp stage this season. They take their music seriously but not themselves. They are reinventing the idea of a cappella on the modern pop landscape. Do not miss the opportunity to experience this amazing ensemble. August 24 at 8:15 pm.

See STReeTS page 8

Things get started on Friday night from 6pm to 9pm for the second annual Kick-Off Party. This used to be a pre-party primarily for the clan members, musicians, and vendors to give them a chance to catch up and swap stories. . “Mary’s Lane” a Celtic rock band rolling in from Cleveland, OH will get jiggy with it and perhaps dance a jig or two. Food and beverages are for sale while admission to the Beer and Wine Garden is free.

At 6:30 p.m., Aug. 30, Sean Patrick McGraw will perform as part of the Bemus Bay Pops Summer Concert series. The beer festival will also feature breweries such as Southern Tier Brewing, Ellicottville Brewing Company and more. The Bogarts will be the opening act. Food, beer and the show can be enjoyed for a $25 donation to the concert series, now in its 15th year.

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Over two nights and a day western New York will celebrate Celtic heritage with music, dance, food,

drink and exhibitions of arts, crafts and athletic ability. The event is hosted by The 96th Highlanders Pipes and Drums Inc. of Jamestown, New York. The band was established in

2001 and is led by Pipe Major Pamela Silver. They perform year-round in various locales and members come from Erie, Youngsville, and Warren, Pennsylvania, and from Dunkirk,

Olean, Port Allegany, Bemus Point, Falconer, Frewsburg, Lakewood, Sherman and Jamestown, New York. Things get started on Friday night from 6pm to 9pm for the second annual Kick-Off Party. This used to be a pre-party primarily for the clan members, musicians, and vendors to give them a chance to catch up and swap stories. It is now open to the public and provides a great opportunity to rub shoulders with the event organizers and performers and have a really good time. “Mary’s Lane” a Celtic rock band rolling in from Cleveland, OH will get jiggy with it and perhaps dance a jig or two. Food and beverages are for sale while admission to the Beer and Wine Garden is free. Keep the drams wee as Saturday will be a full day of scheduled events starting at 9am and going to 6pm. The official opening ceremony will be at 12:30pm while the closing ceremony will be at 5pm. In addition to the 96th

Watching tagged Monarch Butterflies being released is fascinating for all ages! At the Audubon Center and Sanctuary’s Monarch Butterfly Festival on Saturday, August 25, adults and children will have the op-portunity to observe monarchs in every stage of development, from tiny eggs through the caterpillar, chrysalis, and into beautiful butterflies. (Photo by Jennifer Schlick) (See story, page 9.)

On August 26th, 2012 an estimated 500 entrants will compete in Lake Erie for the Second Annual ‘Tri Dunkirk’ (Triathlon) to be held at Wright Park in Dunkirk, New York, with the event to begin at 7am sharp – with a one of a kind distance in the US. For the second

year in a row, the F1 Intermediate format will be implemented. A ‘double-dip’ of the three events (swim, bike, run) involved in the sport of triathlon. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Southwestern New York Chapter of The American Red Cross. The schedule of the races are as follows - Sprint Triathlon/Relay – 7am (750meter swim, 20K bike, 5K run) Duathlon/Relay – 7am (5K run, 20K bike, 5Krun) F1 Intermediate – 7:30am (1.5K swim, 40K bike, 10K run – 750meter swim, 40K bike, 10K run) Intermediate/Relay – 7:30am (1.5K swim, 40K bike, 10K run)

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Not only can area residents enjoy music and beer during August third’s “Head’s Up for the Pops Craft Beer Festival”, but they can also help raise funds to keep the Bemus Bay Pops going. At 6:30 p.m., Aug. 30, Sean Patrick McGraw will perform as part of the Bemus Bay Pops Summer Concert series. The beer festival will also feature breweries such as Southern Tier Brewing, Ellicottville Brewing Company and more. The Bogarts will be the opening act. Food, beer and the show can be enjoyed for a $25 donation to the concert series, now in its 15th year. Ticket prices include hot dogs, brats and more, along with the chance to support

the concert series. All proceeds will go towards keeping the Bemus Bay Pops Concerts continuing so “quality entertainment” can be brought to the Chautauqua area, reports Dan Dalpra, chairman of the Bemus Bay Pops. According to Dalpra, the entertainment has helped build the community culturally and economically while sustaining confidence by supporting local performers, technicians, inspiring local youth and “showing the world what our amazing area has to offer.”“You’ve seen the power of the arts at work,” reports Dalpra, urging support for the Bemus Bay Pops, which, he said, has revitalized business, brought in fresh faces as growing audiences visit

the series, which features Chautauqua Lake Idol, comedy, movies on the lake, concerts, light shows and more. Dalpra reports the Bemus Bay Pops is a series of outdoor concert events that features musicians from the Chautauqua region, as well as national acts featured on the floating stage on Chautauqua Lake. Music ranges from classical, swing, jazz, country and modern tunes. Children’s programming, have recently been added. Events began when Dan and Sue Dalpra, owners of the Italian Fisherman Restaurant, wanted to celebrate Labor Day by having the Bemus Bay Pops

Saturday, August 18The Bogarts, 9:30pm

~ The Villager, Chautauqua Lakeside ~ August 16-23, 2012 August 16-23, 2012 ~ The Villager, Chautauqua Lakeside ~

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One: A Celebration of U2 began performing U2 tribute shows in 2005. Today, ONE: A Celebration of U2 has crafted their stage show to bring the music and spirit of

One: A U2 Tribute ShowTribute To U2 On The Floating Stage In Bemus, This Sunday August 19

their favorite band to U2 fans everywhere. Playing music from throughout U2’s vast catalogue and incorporating an innovative video show, the members of ONE are

dedicated to recreating the sights and sounds of U2 live. The band is comprised of Chris Stafford (Bono), Rick Friedline (The Edge), Greg Maxin (Adam Clayton), and Bob Devereaux (Larry Mullen, Jr.). ONE recreates both the look and sound of ALL eras of U2’s long history. See One perform classic U2 songs like Sunday Bloody Sunday, New Year’s Day, Even Better than the Real Thing, Beautiful Day, and more on the Floating Stage in Bemus Point. For tickets or more information go to bemusbaypops.com or call 716-386-7000.

ONE is dedicated to bringing U2’s music to fans everywhere through their musicianship, staging, sound, philosophy, and love of the music. Even U2 would be proud. Come experience the show everyone is sure to be talking about on Sunday, Aug 19 on the Floating Stage in Bemus Point.

Last weekend several friends and I decided to bundle up a touch and do a little stargazing over Chautauqua Lake. At dusk we built a small fire, pulled out the folding lawn chairs and opened a nice bottle of white, grown right here in our own region. Words can’t describe how gorgeous it all was – the night sky simply sparkled. It was a wonderful way to unwind after a very busy week. There’s not too many of these weekends left. Summer is beginning to close out and yielding to more autumn-like weather. Our little community here has taken on a life of its own. Waking up from its long, silent winter sleep, spring time is much like a yawn and a stretch.

Activity starts in earnest with the months of May and June rolling by. Summer is – SUPER! The streets and sidewalks are politely congested. Residents and visitors alike enjoy all this area has to offer. It’s like the farmers say – you have to make hay while the sun shines, and the sun shines beautifully for about two-and-a-half months. And now, autumn has slowly snuck in. From my perspective, the village deserves a bit of a break, doesn’t it? I don’t know about you, but I’m going to relish the on-set of autumn. It’s my favorite time of the year – a season for all of us to get ready for what comes next… I’ve said it before – there is no better place to be than right here and right now! Enjoy! JZ

~ The Villager, Chautauqua Lakeside ~ August 16-23, 2012 August 16-23, 2012 ~ The Villager, Chautauqua Lakeside ~

Idol Finals Night!Chautauqua Lake Idol Finals August 20 from 6:30 to 9:30 pm

Good luck to Marquida Hughes, Heather Pawlak, Alyson Borowczyk and Adam McKillip !

bY ToDD TraNum, PresiDeNT & ceo, chamber oF commerce It’s been quite a week in Chautauqua County! Once again, we were treated to an extraordinary event watching Fredonia native Jenn Suhr in Olympic Pole Vaulting - this time as she won the gold medal! Born Jennifer Stuczynski, our gold medalist only began to compete in pole vault in 2005. Always an athlete, she played a number of sports at Fredonia High School and won the New York State pentathlon title as a senior in 2000. At Roberts Wesleyan College near Rochester she competed in basketball and track and field. She has worked with coach,

Rick Suhr, for many years and the pair married two years ago. When Jenn Suhr won a silver medal in the last summer Olympics, Chautauqua County shared in the proud moment. This time, seeing the gold medal around her neck, we are all beaming and delighted with the story of a local girl who is number one in the world! Congratulations to Jenn and to the Stuczynski family. We are also proud to be celebrating with the Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Center in the wake of another tremendously successful Lucy Fest weekend! The Lucille Ball Festival of Comedy drew thousands of people to the Jamestown area, bringing some national media coverage

our way. The enduring draw of Jamestown native Lucille Ball, the fun of the team competition in this year’s Lucy World Games, and the top notch talent of headliners Billy Gardell and Paula Poundstone created yet another big win for our region. With continued success like the last two years, Lucy Fest will remain an important economic and tourism driver in Chautauqua County! This combination of big wins for our county this week can serve as reminders to us all that there is much to be proud of right here in our own backyard. We continue to be a world-class tourist destination and an exemplary training ground as the World’s Learning Center.

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Join Southern Tier Brewing Company as they welcome Charity Nuse of Big Leg Emma on stage with Alex Kates. They’ll be rocking acoustic guitars and mandolins from

S. Tier Brewing Co. Welcomes Charity Nuse for United Way Aug. 236-9pm. Arrive with an appetite as Wegmans Supermarket will be grilling hot dogs and sausages as a fundraiser for the United Way of Southern Chautauqua County

from 5 to 9 pm. (Please note: The kitchen will be closed this evening). For more information contact STBC at 716-763-5479 ext 204 or visit stbcbeer.com.

The city of Jamestown, New York and it’s Lucille Ball Comedy Festival were profiled at length in the NY Times, among the most widely read newspapers in the world, on Monday, August 6th. The article, which featured multiple photos and a map image pinpointing Jamestown, received coverage on the front page and two additional pages in the “A” section. The article examined the direction the festival has taken over the past few years, the impact of comedy programming on Jamestown’s economy, and even much of Jamestown’s unique history. In a press conference held at the Jamestown Savings Bank Arena on Wednesday,

Jamestown In NY TimesNY Times Captured Jamestown Perfectly August 6th

Secretary of State Cesar A. Perales specifically discussed the significance of this media placement, commenting that the impact of having an article in the NY Times would be immeasurable in terms of creating a buzz around Jamestown and Chautauqua County. “As the Secretary of State said to me afterwards, ‘a dollar figure cannot even be placed on the value of that piece,’” said Journey Gunderson, executive director for the Lucy Desi Center for Comedy. “It’s true. Jamestown was just featured, favorably, in a publication read by millions of people worldwide. We should all be excited about this as a

community together. It’s a great thing for the whole area.” “The content and essence of [the NY Times] article perfectly captured what we’re trying to accomplish,” said Tom Benson, board president for the Lucy Desi Center for Comedy. “The fact that we got that level of exposure is something we’re really proud of, as everyone in the community and region should be.” In addition to the NY Times article, Jamestown’s Lucille Ball Comedy Festival has been featured this month in other newspapers across the globe such as the Chicago Tribune, the Columbus Dispatch, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, and the Sydney Morning Herald. Lucy Fest and Jamestown will also be featured in an upcoming ABC 20/20 special, “Best in TV, The Greatest TV Shows of our Time,” hosted by Barbara Walters on September 18th at 9pm EST. I Love Lucy is nominated in two categories, Best Television Comedy of All Time and Best Television Show of All Time. Festival attendees from August 1st-5th included representatives from over half of the states of America, as well as visitors from various other countries. “The enormous success of Lucy Fest 2012 gives us another big piece of our foundation to build upon,” Benson said. “This is another great year under our belt that we will use as a building block.”

The Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, or “Lucy Fest,” embodies Ball’s vision for her hometown legacy: a celebration of the comedic arts held annually on the weekend closest to her birth date, August 6th. This year’s festival ran August 1st-5th and featured performances by Paula Poundstone, Lucie Arnaz, Tammy Pescatelli, Tony Deyo, Story Pirates, Billy Gardell from CBS’s Mike & Molly, and much more.

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In this fun hands on class, learn the basic techniques of the fusing process to make beautiful cabochons and earrings using dichroic glass. Your pieces will be fired at Imagine! within the week and finished to be ready to wear. Pick up or we will arrange to have them mailed to you. Class Fee: $35.00 payable to

Fused Glass ClassAt Imagine! In Bemus Saturday, Aug 25

instructor includes 2 ½ hour session. 8 student maximum Materials Fee: $10.00 per piece payable to the Imagine! includes: Everything you need to make a showpiece: all glass including dichroic, firing fee, use of all tools and bails for pendants, pin backs or earring findings. Also this year make cufflinks, bracelets and rings.

What to Bring: Please wear closed toe shoes. Date: Saturday August 25th. Class Time: 10-12:30. Reservations and non-refundable deposit required call (716) 386- 2244 Imagine! Will supply all tools and materials Visit www.imagineinbemus.com for more information.

One of the critical ingredients in a successful triathlon are volunteers. Volunteers make itpossible to conduct a safe, well-organized event. In a triathlon, volunteers are needed in a variety of areas. In all cases, volunteers will find their task fun and exciting. At the end of the day, they’ll feel like they made a valuable contribution to the success of the race. They

Volunteers NeededFor Tri Dunkirk Swim Bike Run on August 26, 2012

will also feel appreciated- triathletes are known to be a very appreciative group. It won’t be unusual for many participants to thank you for your contribution during the race. Almost all of our volunteers return the following year. You’ll find the atmosphere to be electric. If you volunteer we urge you to be energetic and enthusiastic - but above all

-HAVE FUN. Volunteers are needed for the following jobs: swim course (on water), swim course (on shore), bike course, run course, transition area, timing, body marking, refreshments, parking, aid stations, and packet pick-up / registration. If you would like to help, send an email to info@score-this.com or visit www.redcross-acc.org.

Leaving Barcelona Harbor, we head west toward the great cliffs on Lake Erie. We paddle every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. until dark. The sunsets are no better anywhere else on earth. The Lake can be as smooth as

Lake Erie Sunset PaddleJoin Evergreen Outfitters Tuesday, August 21: Meet at Barcelona Harbor

glass or a little challenging. On calm nights, we set a moderate pace to see as much of the shoreline as we can. When the lake is rough, we’ll surf until the sun goes down. All paddlers with their own

boats are welcome to join us for free, but we recommend kayaks of at least 14’ in length. If you need to rent one, the fee is $25. Don’t forget your deck light! Go to www.evergreen-outfitters.com.

The battle of wit and grit continues in FIREBALL RUN: Northern Exposure, the latest sequel in the award-winning FIREBALL RUN motion picture series. An action-adventure film chronicling the emotion and intensity of 40 rally teams as they compete in the most unique, and life-changing motoring event in America- the FIREBALL

2012 Fireball RunThe Battle of Wit and Grit Reality Show Coming to Jamestown Sept 23

RUN. To navigate the country they use more brain power than horse-power to solve clues and accomplish missions. All while aiding in the nation’s largest recovery effort for missing children. Camera operators successfully capture the drama, comedy, and magnitude of the 2200 mile 8-day journey from Independence Ohio to Bangor Maine.

And part of some of the drama and excitement will be taking place in our neck of the woods in Jamestown September 23. The emotional journey and life changing experience streams live to an audience of nearly 2 million viewers. Everyone is encouraged to be out there to welcome the show. For more information go to discoverjamestown.com.

Enjoy a fabulous day of golf, prizes, and dinner with other Chamber members during the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament, Friday, September 7th at the Chautauqua Golf Club. The tournament is sponsored

Chamber Golf TourneyChautauqua Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament Sept 7

by DFT Communications, County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency, Fredonia Place, Lawley-Tradition LLC, National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation, NRG Dunkirk Power LLC, Petri Baking Products, Inc., Ed Shults Chevrolet, Inc., GHD

Consulting Engineers LLC, Community Bank, N.A., Liazon Corporation, Lake Shore Savings Bank, OBSERVER, and The Post-Journal. You can register at http://www.chautauquachamber.org or by calling the Chamber at 366-6200 or 484-1101.

Straight No Chaser are neither strait-laced nor straight-faced, but neither are they vaudeville-style kitsch. As original member Randy Stine comments, “We take the music very seriously; we just don’t take ourselves too seriously.” In the process, they are reinventing the idea of A’ Cappella on the modern pop

Straight No ChaserAn Evening With A Quirky A’ Cappella Group Aug 24 at Chautauqua

landscape. Originally formed a dozen years ago while students together at Indiana University, the group has reassembled and reemerged as a phenomenon – with a huge fan base, millions of viewers on YouTube… and a contract with Atlantic Records. In an era when so much pop music is the product of digital

processing and vocal pro-tooling, Straight No Chaser is the real deal – the captivating sound of ten unadulterated human voices coming together to make extraordinary music that is moving people in a fundamental sense… and with a sense of humor. Straight No Chaser’s goal has always remained the same. As Randy says, “We want the audience to not miss the instruments, be surprised by what we’re doing, and in the end, appreciate the songs in a whole new way.” With influences from The Beatles to Led Zeppelin to Kanye West and Mozart this group puts a uniquely sophisticated, yet humorous spin on well known hits and holiday favorites. You can spend an evening with this ten member quirky a cappella group Friday, August 24 beginning at 8:15 pm at the Chautauqua Institution. Go to ciweb.org to purchase your tickets or get more information on this event you definitely don’t want to miss.

Straight No Chaser has taken Chautauqua and the nation by storm! We are thrilled to welcome them back to the Amp stage this season. They take their music seriously but not themselves. They are reinventing the idea of a cappella on the modern pop landscape. Do not miss the opportunity to experience this amazing ensemble. August 24 at 8:15 pm.

Hike, bike, walk, run, kayak, row, sail, canoe, or even drive in to see what the Greenway Plan is, what the first steps will be, and how you can help make Chautauqua County an even better four-season

Mayville’s Greenway EventAt Mayville Lakeside Park, August 23 from 4:30 - 7 pm

destination for outdoor active living! Hot dogs and beverages will be served, and you can also check out the latest in outdoor equipment and outdoor activities from local businesses and organizations.

Make it an evening! Bring a picnic and stay for the great sounds of the 60’s from Deuble and Vogan, performing as part of the Village of Mayville’s free Concerts in the Park series starting in the park at 6:30 p.m

Thurs Happy Hour Tunes

Line-up: Gina V. and Coal Train play from 4 pm to 5:15 pm; Red Wanting Blue go on from 5:45 pm to 7:15 pm; Big Leg Emma play from 7:45 pm to 9:30 pm; and from 10 pm to

Jammin’ In The Vines IIISaturday, August 25 At Willow Creek Winery

midnight Rusted Root will be on stage. Fireworks start after Rusted Root (midnight)! Tickets and Prices: $25 advanced purchase, $30 day of

the show, $35 camping package. Tickets available at Willow Creek Winery box office and www.tickets.com. Willow Creek Winery Gates open at 2:00 pm.

~ The Villager, Chautauqua Lakeside ~ August 16-23, 2012 August 16-23, 2012 ~ The Villager, Chautauqua Lakeside ~

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7BR remodeled Bemus Pt home. 120’ lakefront, 1.28 acres. HW flrs

Debbie Rowe $995,000

4BR LKWD home, 90’ lakefront. Large wrap around porch + boat house!

Becky Colburn $886,000

Newer 3BR, 2BA lakefront home in Warner Bay. Large windows!Becky Colburn $325,000

Renovated 2BR home w/ 50’ wa-terfront on a canal! Quiet location

Michael Flowers $139,000

2BR, 2BA four seasons Lakewood cottage, 66.6ft lakefront, 174ft deep!

Michael Flowers $239,255

Two 2bedroom condos available @Bayberry Landing w/ lake views!

Karen Dolce $151,000 - $154,900

3BR, 2BA home w/ panoramic lake view from backyard! Lots of privacy!

Jane Grice $165,000

3BR, 2BA home on 14 acres. Large LR w/ FP. Stocked pond & storage bldg

Wayne Weaver $139,900

5BR Northside Jamestown Tudor. 4,000+sq ft. Hardwood, 4FPs

Dale Sandberg $165,000

3BR, 3BA Northside Jamestown brick on 3 large lots! Modern kitchenWayne Weaver $189,000

1BR ground floor condo @Chau-tauqua Lake Estates. AC, fireplace

Dale Sandberg $104,000

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3BR, 2.5BA condo @Bayberry Landing w/ many windows facing Lake!

Jane Grice $162,000

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4BR, 2.5BA Prendergast Point home on 86’ lakefront & beautiful views!

Karen Goodell $539,000

4BR, 2.5BA Bemus Pt home. Gour-met kitchen. 3acres, inground pool

Dale Sandberg $334,000

7.7 acre lakefront lot w/ 1286’ of lake-front! Prime location!

Wayne Weaver $699,900

One of a kind 6,000+sq’ home. 2.7 acres. Lovely gardens & guest house

Karen Goodell $779,000

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Lakewood Farmers Market Every Tuesday at 140 Chautauqua Avenue, Lakewood from 2-6 pm. Fresh, local fruits, vegetables, baked goods, and much more.

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Papa Grows Funk on The Chautauqua Belle

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Sunday, August 19th, 2012Time: 6pm-9pmAdults-$39.00

Reservations required: call 716-269-BELL (2355)

Please arrive 30 minutes early for boarding, as the boat pushes

off promptly at 6:00pm (no exceptions).

The end of August is the deadline for donors to the United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County 2012 Fund Drive to be recognized during the 2012-2013 Season.

UAA Fund Drive ClosingAugust 31 Deadline For Donors To Be Recognized In Programs

Board member Sally Ulrich explained that the eight member organizations of the United Arts Appeal show their appreciation to their supporters by identifying them in their printed programs throughout the year, on the UAA website, and more. “Our fiscal year closes August 31,” Ulrich said, “so we need to hear from our supporters by then in order to give them the full recognition they deserve.” In addition to funding for individual artists and smaller arts projects through its Projects Pool grants program, the United Arts Appeal provides operating support for eight of the larger arts organizations in Chautauqua County: the Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet, Community Music Project, 1891 Fredonia Opera House, Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, Jamestown Concert Association, Lucille Ball Little Theatre of Jamestown, Reg Lenna Civic Center, and the Western New York Chamber Orchestra. “The programs our members offer add considerably to the quality of life in Chautauqua County,?”Ulrich noted. “This is an opportunity to make a

difference in a big way!? The United Arts Appeal receives significant support from Chautauqua County, the Jessie Smith Darrah Fund, the Hultquist Foundation, Community Development Association, and Dr. Bruce Rockwell. Major donors to the 2012 fund drive to date also include the Holmberg Foundation, Matric Limited, M. L. Feather, Phillips Lytle LLP, Wegmans, Carlson’s Jewelry, Fessenden Laumer & DeAngelo, Gebbie Foundation/Director’s Discretionary Grant on behalf of Rhoe B. Henderson III, Mark and Donna Hampton, Lake Shore Savings Bank, Lakeshore Orthopedic Group, Betsy and David Shepherd, Short & Smith Insurance Associates, Carolyn and Tyler Swanson, and Lissa and Sherwood VanDewark. Contributions can be made by check to the United Arts Appeal, 715 Falconer Street, Jamestown, NY 14701. For all the benefits available to contributors to the United Arts Appeal, see “Support UAA” at www.UnitedArtsAppeal.org. For the complete list of contributors, see “BRAVO!” at the website.

Last spring’s presentation by the Jamestown Concert Association of professional organist and Jamestown native Josh Stafford is an example of the quality of programs offered by members of the United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County. Those who contribute to the UAA’s 2012 Fund Drive by the end of the month will be acknowledged throughout the 2012-2013 season for their support of the arts.

One of the first anti-Nazi movies made before the U.S. entry into WWII. It shows how Hitler’s rise to power divides the family of a “non-Aryan” university professor (Frank Morgan). His daughter (Margaret Sullavan) gets engaged to a German (James

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Stewart) who opposes Nazism even through her brothers are all party members. The MGM movie infuriated the Nazis who banned the studio’s films in Germany. With Robert Young, Robert Stack, and Bonita Granville. Based on a novel by the British author Phyllis

Bottome. The movie is 100 minutes long. It will begin playing at 5:30 pm at the Chautauqua Cinema, located on Hurst and Wythe Streets in Chautauqua. For more information call 716-357-6250 or visit www.ciweb.org.

The CCAEA was founded in the mid 1970’s. From there the first few shows were held at the Ellery Fireman’s grounds. The show soon moved to the Firemen’s Fraternity grounds in Stockton, NY. In 2003, CCAEA bought 17 acres from

38th CCAEA ShowChautauqua County Antique Equipment Association Show Aug 17 -19

the Firemen’s Fraternity and that is where the CCAEA currently resides today. The annual CCAEA show runs the third full weekend in August and runs Friday through Sunday 9am to 5pm. Come enjoy the antique farm equipment

demonstrations, tractor pulls, gas engines, log hewing, flea market, food and so much more! Gate fee is $5 and parking is free. For more information on the CCAEA or the show go to www.ccaea.net.

Please join the Roger Troy Peterson Institute of Natural History to welcome Dr. Leenders (Twan to family and friends) and his family to Jamestown, as he begins his position as the fifth president and chief executive officer

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of the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History. The reception will also kick off our newest exhibit, A Guide to Nature: The Art of Arthur Singer, with Alan Singer, on display at the Institute from August 31 through December

2, 2012. The opening reception is free and open to the public; donations are appreciated. The reception begins at 5:00 pm and goes until 8:00 pm. For more information please visit go to www.rtpi.org or call RTPI at 716-665-2473.

The Arts Council for Chautauqua County and the Reg Lenna Civic Center are hosting a fun day of cardboard boat racing at McCrea Point to benefit their organizations. On August 18th, starting at 9:30 a.m., teams will be registering to compete for fastest time, most creative design, crowd favorite, and most dramatic

Card Boat RegattaPresented By The Arts Council & Reg Civic Center Aug 18

sinking. Teams compete in the following age brackets: adult (18+), teen (13-17), and youth (8-12). The display and judging of boats begins at 10 a.m. and the first race launches at noon. Admission is free for spectators. During race preparations, there will be music playing, plenty of food and drink, games, and terrific photo opportunities in a

fun-filled day for all. Whether you attend as a crew member, the captain, or an on-shore spectator, we promise you a day you’ll never forget. Come celebrate a day of creative boat building by watching dozens of brave mariners negotiate the outlet each hoping to avoid a soggy sinking feeling along the way.

Leaving Barcelona Harbor, we head west toward the great cliffs on Lake Erie. We paddle every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. until dark. The sunsets are no better anywhere else on earth. The Lake can be as smooth as

Lake Erie Sunset PaddleJoin Evergreen Outfitters Tuesday, August 21: Meet at Barcelona Harbor

glass or a little challenging. On calm nights, we set a moderate pace to see as much of the shoreline as we can. When the lake is rough, we’ll surf until the sun goes down. All paddlers with their own

boats are welcome to join us for free, but we recommend kayaks of at least 14’ in length. If you need to rent one, the fee is $25. Don’t forget your deck light! Go to www.evergreen-outfitters.com.

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ERA Team VP Real Estate is please to announce our 3rd annual Agents of Hope Golf Tournament to benefit the ALS Association and the ALS Division of MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Association). The tournament will be held Wednesday, August 29th, 2012 at the Chautauqua Golf Club. ALS- Amyorophic lateral sclerosis – also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a disease of the motor neurons, the nerve clls in the brain and spinal cord that control voluntary muscle movement. For unknown reasons, motor neurons die, and the muscles they control become weak and then nonfunctional. Eventually, the person with ALS is paralyzed. Death, usually from respiratory complications, typically occurs between 3 and 5 years after diagnosis. However, about 10% of people with ALS live more than 10 years, and some survive for decades.

Agents Of HopeERA Team VP Real Estate Tournament to Benefit ALSA &MDA-ALS

Established in 1985, the ALS Association’s mission is to lead the fight to cure and treat ALS through global cutting-edge research, and to empower people with Lou Gehrig’s Disease and their families to live fuller lives by providing them compassionate care and support. The ALS Association has committed more than $67 million to find effective treatments and a cure for Lou Gehrig’s Disease. MDA’s involvement with ALS began in the early 1950s when Eleanor Gehrig, widow of bellowed Yankees first basemen Lou Gehrig, was searching for a way to fight the disease that had taken her husband’s life. Mrs. Gehrig served more than a decade as MDA National Campaign Chairman. Since inception, MDA has dedicated more than $290 million to ALS research, services and information programs.

New techniques and products are continually emerging that make it increasingly possible for people with ALS to adapt to the disease, to pursue their intersts, and to continue to live rich and rewarding lives. The ALS Association, as well as the MDA-ALS Division’s research, services, advocacy and information programs are made possible through the generosity of individuals, sponsors and private contributors. (For more information visit alsa.org or als-mda.org). As you’re determine your financial and charitable goals for 2012 please take time to consider joining our team, Agents of Hope, in the fight against ALS. Your time and consideration are greatly appreciated. For more information on the event, to sign up, or sponsorship contact Hanna Soffel at 716-789-2093 or email hanna.soffel@vacationpro.com

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Mary Jane Stahley, Librarian/Manager retired from the Bemus Point Library. She was the Librarian/Manager for 24 years. The years range from 1966 to 1969 and then from 1990 to 2012. For those 24 years, you could depend on her welcome when you entered the Library. She loved to greet everyone who entered and always made you feel comfortable. She was quoted as saying, “ The library was not a place you had to keep

Up Close: Bemus Friend RetiresMary Jane Stahley Retires After 24 Years At Bemus Point Library

real quite when you came in.” All of us will remember her as the Librarian, but we will also remember her for much more! She was the “go-to” for much information about the Bemus area and Chautauqua Lake. According to Mary Jane, the library has “a really good collection of area history” including photos and scrapbooks provided by her. If you had a question about the area, you could just place a call to Mary Jane and nine times out of ten she would not hesitate on answering. Mary Jane is also the local historian, which seems to go so well with being a librarian. Her collections and personal knowledge of local history is amazing. Over the years people have contacted her to find lost history of their families. Some even were adopted and wanted to find their biological family. She was able to help one particular family to reunite and was actually invited to their family reunion. She also is an, “extreme reader”, one could say. However, Mary Jane’s lifestyle is not quite in keeping of what one would imagine for a librarian/historian. Her other interests consist of American Pickers, Antiques Road Show and Jeopardy to name a few

television shows. She is a serious fan of the New York Yankees and the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, if the Steelers aren’t doing well she will quickly turn her loyalty to the Chicago Bears! She likes the old NFL teams. Jimmy Johnson is her favorite NASCAR driver. Often these sessions or reading on her porch are done with an ice cold Rolling Rock beer. The Rolling Rock is preferred with a glass of ice. Mary Jane enjoys living in Bemus Point. She knew that the summer changed Bemus Point to a “resort place with a whole different life in the summer”. So, year- round Bemus Pointers waited every year for Mary Jane’s husband to put his sign out with a count-down of summer. At her retirement “get together” last Wednesday, she was overheard talking to a wife of one of her grandsons. She asked Mary Jane what advice she had after being married 55 years. Mary Jane did not hesitate to reply, “ Have a good time and treat each other nice.” It would seem that, that is not only Mary Jane’s philosophy for marriage but also for life. A plaque to honor Mary Jane’s years of service will hang in the Bemus Point Library.

Pictured, Mary Jane Stahley, retired from Bemus Point Library after 24 years. “All of us will remember her as the Librarian, but we will also remember her for much more!”

Highlanders there will be 8 other bagpipe bands, Celtic bands and Celtic dancers. All the tremendous acts will perform as Massed Bands for the opening and closing ceremonies. The Buffalo Heavies Kilted Throwers Club - Traditional Scottish Athletes – make the London Olympians look soft and dainty. Throughout the day they will be throwing really large and heavy objects around

whilst wearing traditional Scottish kilts. Many of the contestants are world class in their respective divisions and have well-earned reputations in their sport. Don’t miss the Open Stone Throw, the Weight Throw for Distance and the Scottish Hammer Toss. If that is not enough shear awesomeness then catch the Caber Toss, which is when the contestants toss around a gigantic log that resembles a telephone pole. The various contests start at 10am and the last is set for 3:45pm. There will also be a kids corner where aspiring throwers can get a feel for the real deal by tossing

miniature cabers and the like. After the closing ceremony it will be time for Ceilidh (cool word for Scottish party) until 10pm. In addition to live music, food and libations, this will also be a good time to compare notes with the clan members if you are interested in doing genealogical research on your own family. The event organizers hope to see over 20 clans of the Celtic World gather this up-coming weekend. Admission is $8.00 for adults, $6.00 for seniors and free for lads and lasses under twelve. An extensive schedule of all the music, fun and games can be found at

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Imagine this: You walk into a room and are surrounded by Monarch Butterflies. Maybe one will land on you. Maybe you will see an adult emerge from its chrysalis. Maybe you will watch a caterpillar munch on some milkweed. It’s amazing! See tiny tags attached to the butterflies’ wings so that scientists can track their migration. Bring your camera! The Monarch Butterfly Festival is about transformation. The auditorium will be transformed into a garden of wildflowers

with butterflies flying about. One corner will have volunteers bringing butterflies over for people to hold. Citizen scientists in the back of the room tag the butterflies as part of a multi-year research project to understand the monarch’s amazing migration to Mexico each year. The entire life cycle of the butterfly, from egg to caterpillar to chrysalis to adult, will be on display. Visitors will be able to hold the largest caterpillars and a lucky few may even get to watch a butterfly emerge from its chrysalis. Another corner will have people tagging the butterflies with stickers to help scientists track their migration. Tiny butterfly eggs will be on display by the back windows,

along with monarch caterpillars of all sizes. The largest ones can be held with the help of volunteers. There will also be butterfly crafts for kids, food for sale, tours of Audubon’s butterfly garden and a plant sale aimed at getting more milkweed, the only food for monarch caterpillars, out into the community. Volunteers will also be on hand to help children and adults use insect nets outside to catch, identify and release butterflies on Audubon’s grounds. The annual 2012 event will be bigger and better than ever before! Mark your calendars. August 25 from 10 am to 4 pm. For more information go to www.jamestownaudubon.org.

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Inside Business: C21 Turner BrokersA Tradition of Community Involvement

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They are proud of their heritage and standing in the local community. As Century 21 Turner Brokers celebrates thirty years at their Lakewood office, the family wants to share their story. Owner Tom Turner opened the office in 1982, and purchased the local Century 21 franchise six years ago. The company history lists numerous awards attesting to their community involvement. All of their agents and associate brokers are active in various organizations. The company is involved in United Way activities, the St. Susan Center, The Bemus Bay Pops, The Arts Council, the Downtown Jamestown Development Corporation, The Jackson Center, and the WCA Hospital Capital Campaign. Michelle Turner notes, “We’ve been the recipient for the past four years of the Readers Choice Award for favorite real estate company.” How important is community involvement? A book released in 1995 by Robert Putnam entitled “Bowling Alone” stressed the importance of civic involvement in maintaining a healthy democracy and the strengthening of social ties. Century 21 Turner Brokers is on board. “We feel that as the community has been very good to us and our agents, we have always stressed to our office that it is important to continually give back to the community,” according to Michelle Turner. Turner says that in 2012, many of the firm’s agents have been involved in fundraisers for St. Susan’s, The Creche, Inc., and the Reg Lenna Civic Center. “Century 21 is a sponsor of the newly developed ‘Big City Summer Concert Series’ at the Jamestown Savings Bank Ice Arena,” Turner commented. The outdoor concerts are free to the public every Friday evening for ten weeks of summer, with a

different band performing each week. When asked to comment on the wide range of services they provide, Michelle Turner says, “We are always learning and keeping abreast of new fields and the needs of families relocating to this area.” These needs might revolve around interim housing, matching families to local school districts, spousal employment, and family interests like music lessons and churches. All of the company’s agents help local groups. Bill Rollinger, an associate broker with Century 21 Turner Brokers for the past 25 years, has volunteered for twelve years in the physical therapy department at WCA Hospital and has served for thirteen years as vice president of Chautauqua County Sports Hall of Fame. Sara Vail, who has been an associate broker for the past thirty years, is the co-president of the Lakewood Women’s Club, a ten-year member of The Creche, Inc, and has been involved with the WCA Hospital Women’s Auxiliary for over twenty years. Sharon Lisciandro is a full-time real estate agent with Century 21 Turner Brokers. Her membership and volunteer affiliations include Reg Lenna Civic Center, Lakewood Women’s Club, Aids Community Services, Lucy-

Desi Center, The Creche, Inc., Chautauqua County Board of Realtors, JCC Presidents Round Table, and St. Susan’s Center. Sharon also serves as Lector and Eucharistic Minister at St. Peter and Paul Church in Jamestown. Sandy Calalesina became a Licensed Realtor in 1985 and an Associate Broker in 2005. She is a member of the Board of Trustees for the Christ United Methodist Church; a member of The Creche, Inc. since 1994 and currently serves on the Board of Trustees; has been a member of Lakewood Women’s Club since 1984; is the volunteer in charge of St. Elmo Condo for Retired Teachers; volunteers at St. Susan’s Kitchen; and is the Volunteer Coordinator for Links Charity Tournament Fundraiser for WCA Cancer Treatment.With over 30 professionally trained real estate agents, the family of Century 21 Turner Brokers is there for you 24/7. Please visit our web-site for a comprehensive view of all that Chautauqua County and Century 21 Turner Brokers has to offer you. www.c21turnerbrokers.comTheir office is open Monday thru Friday from 9-5 pm and Saturday 9-12:00 pm located at 4 East Fairmount Avenue, Lakewood, NY. 716-763-7506

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Orchestra perform on the roof of the restaurant. About 4,000 people attended the inaugural year, 1988, reports Dalpra. In 2003, the concert season was expanded. Instead of one concert a year, a variety of events are held

Saturdays and Sundays on the floating stage. “Over the last 13 years, the Bemus Bay Pops Concert series has evolved to world class proportions to include world class acts of all kinds and attract a wide variety of audiences,” Dalpra said. In addition to the brewfest, other shows still lined up for the remainder of the summer include: Simply the Best Tribute, which was voted the best Tina turner Show, to be held at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 16, Doobie Brothers Tribute, at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, Praise on

the Lake with the Bemus Point United Methodist Choir, Dan McBride and the Praise Band; a U2 Tribute Show-One at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 19, Serpentine Fire, an Earth Wind and Fire tribute; the Bruce Springsteen Tribute at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26, and the Labor Day event with Pam Tillis and the Bemus Bay Symphonic Orchestra at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit twww.bemusbaypops.com or call the Italian Fisherman at 386-7000.

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