Community Notebook

Audit Committee meeting Tuesday

The Fredonia Board of Education will have an Audit Committee meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 2 at 4 p.m. in the High School Library.

School plans meet and greet

Dunkirk High School will be hosting a meet and greet event on Friday afternoon. Parents, relatives and community members are welcome to attend the event from 2 to 4 p.m. Besides high school staff members, community agencies also will be on hand. There also will be food and beverages for those who attend.

Blood screening set for Sept. 13

The 30th annual Rotary Blood Screening program, with the assistance of Brooks Memorial Hospital, will be from 6:30 to 9:20 a.m. Sept. 13 in the Fredonia High School. The clinical blood test, including the colon-rectal take home test kit and the T4 Thyroxine or thyroid test will be $45. A PSA test is an additional $25.

There also are free blood pressure screenings and test results are sent to your personal physician within one week.

Proceeds from the program stay in the Fredonia and Dunkirk communities. To register, call 363-3917.

Silver Creek Retired Teachers’ luncheon Wednesday

The Silver Creek Retired Teachers’ annual luncheon will be held at the White Inn in Fredonia Wednesday at noon. For reservations or information, contact either Sue Lagana at 679-1466 or Judy Mowery at 672-2766. The reservation deadline is Monday.

Valley Historical Society meets Tuesday

The next regular meeting of the Valley Historical Society will be Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Museum at the corner of Main and Lester streets in Sinclairville.

Members will be finalizing plans for the 15th Annual History Fair Sept. 13, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. in Sinclairville.

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Street dance today and Sunday

The First Ward Falcon Club will hold its annual street dance today and Sunday at 341-343 Lake Shore Dr. E. in Dunkirk. Saturday’s entertainment is “Black Diamond,” from 7 to 11 p.m.

Sunday features a chicken barbecue. Pre-sale tickets are $8.50, or dinners can be purchased for $9 at the door. The Diva Show performs on Sunday from 6 to 10 p.m.

Murray Hose Co. #4 moves review

Due to the Labor Day holiday, the Murray Hose Co. #4 monthly meeting will be held the second Monday of the month, Sept. 8, at 104 West Doughty Street, Dunkirk, at 7 p.m. The group will review the picnic, where all had a good time.

Meeting change

Due to the Labor Day holiday, the Dunkirk Hose Co. #1 monthly meeting will be held the second Monday of the month, Sept. 8, at 111 Robin St., Dunkirk. Potential volunteers welcome to attend.

Forestville Republican caucus date changed

The Forestville village Republican Caucus has been rescheduled from Sept. 4 to Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Municipal Building on Chestnut Street, Forestville.

Silver Creek brush pickup delayed

Silver Creek Mayor Nick Piccolo would like to notify village residents that next week’s brush pickup will be delayed until Thursday or Friday due to work blacktopping the Christy and Jaekle streets area. The village apologizes for any inconvenience.

City brush pickup schedule

The City of Dunkirk Public Works Department announces that brush pickup will begin on Tuesday in District A. District B will be picked up the week of Sept. 8, District C will be picked up the week of Sept. 15 and District D will be picked up the week of Sept. 22.

Brush must be at the curb by 7:30 a.m. on the Monday of the respective collection week, but no earlier than the previous Saturday. City crews will collect each area only once. Brush placed at the curb after the crews pass by will not be collected and will be ticketed as a violation of the City Code and property owners will be prosecuted.

Brush should be bundled with string or twine no more than 4 feet long, diameter of no more than 18 inches and shall weigh no more than 65 pounds. Bundles should be placed between the sidewalk and curb but should not be placed near any posts, trees, water or sewer boxes, etc. which could be damaged during removal operations. Brush placed on city property other than the area fronting the respective residential property will be ticketed.

City residents may also drop brush at the Public Works facility on Lucas Avenue. Please refer to the 2014 Curbside Collection Schedule for further information.

Dunkirk Town Board workshop and special meeting scheduled

The Dunkirk Town Board will hold a workshop and special meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 4 at the Town Hall, 4737 Willow Road. The purpose of the workshop is to begin budget review and conduct any other lawful business to come before the town board.

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ZZ Top cancels

performance

ZZ Top announced the cancellation of performances for the next few weeks due to longtime co-vocalist and guitarist Dusty Hill’s injury. Hill slipped and fell on his hip Tuesday night on his tour bus, sustaining an injury that has required “immediate attention.”

Among the canceled performances is the outdoor concert at Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino today at 7 p.m.

The show will continue on with Jeff Beck, a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame who was ranked No. 5 on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of all-time greatest guitarists. Opening act, Tyler Bryant, will also perform. Bryant, 23, has dazzled many of the music industry’s greats since his early teenage years, touring with or opening for acts such as Aerosmith, Heart, Lynyrd Skynyrd and many others. The show will start at 7 p.m. as originally planned.

Ticket holders will be offered several options for refunds. Concert-goers who wish to see Jeff Beck in concert may retain their ticket stub and receive a discount, in the amount of 50 percent of the purchase price of the ticket, for a future concert at Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino, subject to availability. Full refunds will be available for those who no longer wish to attend the show.

Guests seeking refunds for tickets purchased at a Seneca Casino retail outlet may return them to the Logo Shop or the TEN Store at Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino or their specific point-of-purchase location. Refunds for tickets purchased through Ticketmaster may be returned to any Ticketmaster location, online at Ticketmaster.com or by phone at 800-745-3000.

Gowanda garbage pickup Tuesday

Due to the Labor Day holiday, garbage pickup throughout the village of Gowanda will be held on Tuesday.

County Department

of Social Services

informational meeting Tuesday evening

The Chautauqua County Department of Social Services will host an informational meeting on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Jamestown Community College Training Center North Campus. Bennett Road, Dunkirk, for those interested in learning more about becoming a foster parent.

Foster parents are needed for children of all ages and those willing to accept sibling groups. For details, call 661-8212.

Audubon Society First Friday Lunch Bunch Sept. 5

Audubon Society First Friday Lunch Bunch will be held Sept. 5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Audubon Center and Sanctuary, 1600 Riverside Rd., Jamestown.

Terry LeBaron and Jennifer Schlick present “A Bird in the Hand,” a program about bird-related research. There may be an opportunity to demonstrate bird ID skills and win some prizes.

Following the program, coffee and tea will be provided for a BYO brown bag lunch.

The fee for attending is $8 or $6 for Friends of the Nature Center.

For details, call 569-2345.

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Final Music on the Pier tonight

Tonight will be your last chance to attend Music on the Pier this year. Revolver makes its much anticipated return to the Dunkirk Pier tonight at 6:30. Sponsored by City of Dunkirk Employees Union Local 912, Revolver brings its “British Invasion” sounds of the Beatles, Cream, the Monkees, Led Zeppelin and more.

Again, food will be available as well as a beer tent.

This festival is offered to the public free of charge thanks to the generous support of our corporate partners, Brooks Memorial Hospital, Shults Resale Center, Advanced Produc-tion Group, Dunkirk Cham-ber of Commerce, Coors Light, NRG Energy, DFT Communications, and National Grid.

Details on this or any other festival can be found at www.visitdunkirk.com, or on Facebook, Dunkirk Festivals. For more information Revolver, visit originalrevolver.com/

Valley Historical Society meets Tuesday

The next regular meeting of the Valley Historical Society will be Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Museum at the corner of Main and Lester streets in Sinclairville.

Members will be finalizing plans for the 15th Annual History Fair Sept. 13, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. in Sinclairville.

Fredonia Police release July report

The Fredonia Police Department has released its monthly report for July.

A total of 610 incidents were reported. Police responded to 15 accidents, documented 39 arrests, gave out 23 vehicle and traffic charges and issued 10 parking tickets.

Significant incident quantities included: three aggravated harassment reports, three burglaries past tense, 12 larcenies, one narcotics investigation, two suicides/attempted suicides, one gunshot complaint and one death investigation.

Fredonia Fire Dept. releases July report

The Fredonia Fire Department has released its run report for July.

There were a total of 156 calls that month, which breaks down into 124 rescue and EMS calls, 13 false alarms, 10 good intent calls, four fires, three service calls and two hazardous conditions without fires.

The village of Fredonia had 100 of the 156 calls, with 38 other calls being in the town of Pomfret outside village limits, seven on the New York state Thruway, six mutual aid calls and five at SUNY Fredonia.

Silver Creek Retired Teachers’ annual

luncheon Wednesday

The Silver Creek Retired Teachers’ annual luncheon will be held at the White Inn in Fredonia Wednesday at noon. For reservations or information, call Sue Laga-na at 679-1466 or Judy Mo-wery at 672-2766. The reservation deadline is Monday.

Annual cemetery board meeting Saturday

The Forestville Cemetery Association, which now governs both the Pioneer Cemetery and the Forestville Cemetery in Forestville, will hold its annual meeting on Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Forestville Cemetery on Prospect Road, Forestville near the building.

Adult interest courses offered at PVCS

The following adult interest courses are being offered at Pine Valley Central School this Fall from Sept. 14 to Nov. 14:

Safety: AARP Driver Safety Program – Mature Driving (Sept. 16 & 17)

Home & Hobbies: Dog Training (Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30)

Stamp-a-Stack: Make Your Own Greeting Cards (Sept. 15)

Stamp-a-Stack: Make Your Own Christmas Cards (Nov. 3)

Check out the website for complete course descriptions and information: www.pval.org (community adult interest courses). For more information and/or to register, call Debbie Hooker at 988-3293 ext. 3307.

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Cassadaga Labor Day Weekend events planned

On Saturday, the Labor Day weekend grand parade will be held in Cassadaga at 4 p.m. along Maple Avenue in the village, beginning at Frisbee Road and ending at the Cassadaga Firehall on Mill Street.

Deputy Mayor Jeff Frick will be the MC for the parade.

The Cassadaga American Legion will hold a clam, corn and sausage roast at the Legion hall on Maple Avenue from 1 to 6 p.m. Following the parade, the Lakes Association will hold its Ducky Derby at the Maple Avenue and Mill Street lake outlet. Hot dogs and pop will be served at the firehall after the parade. On Sunday, the annual boat parade will begin at 3:30 p.m. at the Dale Drive boat launch and conclude at the Cassadaga Beach, where there will be a steel band concert by the Dunkirk Marauders, led by conductor Cindy Flaherty at 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend all events.

Hanover Town Clerk’s Office hours

The Hanover Town Clerk’s Office will not hold late hours from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday.

Leadership network award to be televised

Chautauqua Leadership Network awarded the “Leader of the Year” award to Gary R. Lynn, CEO of Lynn Development Group at a dinner honoring him earlier this summer. The event was held at the St. Susan’s Center in Jamestown. Presentations were made by Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi and Chautauqua County executive Vince Horrigan. Representatives were present for Senator Cathy Young and Assemblyman Andrew Goodell.

The Honorable Steve Cass, a close friend of Lynn, recounted several stories about Gary.

The ceremony will be presented on Access Channel 5 at 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. beginning Saturday with the last airing on Sept. 5.

Access Channel 5 is available to cable viewers in the Mayville, Chautauqua, North Harmony, Sherman, Westfield and Portland areas. Viewers should note that all area public access channels have been dropped from Time Warner’s analog service, but can be received on digital service with a converter or on a digital television (channel 21.4) that has been recently autoscanned.

Jim Brady to appear on ‘Chautauqua People’

James Brady, CPA will be the next person interviewed on “Chautauqua People.”

The program will air at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. each day beginning Saturday with the last airing on Sept. 5.

Brady currently serves as a member of the Chautauqua Institution Board of Trustees and is Chairman of its Development Council. He is a partner in Deloitte, an international accounting and management-consulting firm. He has held overseas assignments in both Russia and India. He is currently the U.S. Head, Government Affairs at Deloitte and is based in Washington, D.C. He will be interviewed by Chautauqua People Producer John Viehe.

Cathy Young to appear on Chautauqua Sunrise

Chautauqua Sunrise will feature Cathy Young as the guest on Saturday. Young is the New York State Senator for the 57th district. The show will be hosted by Doc Hamels. The live, call-in program airs from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturdays. Individuals may call 753-5225 during that time with questions, comments or a shout-out. The program is rebroadcast each day at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. for some communities. The guest is subject to change.

Car Cruise Friday

American Legion Post 59 is hosting its sixth annual Car Cruise at 156 E. Main St., Fredonia on Friday from 6 to 10 p.m. The event features the band Sammy Slicker and the Black Jacks, door prizes, 50/50, hot dogs and a silent auction. All proceeds go to the Chautauqua County Veterans Van. Admission is free. The event will be held rain or shine. For details, call Carol at 785-2532.

Cooking up a classic French dish at Dunkirk Farmers Market

Today on Ruggles Street at the Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court, the Gleaning Project of the Chautauqua County Rural Ministry will host a cooking and nutrition workshop to showcase local, in-season fruits and vegetables in the classical French dish of ratatouille. Hannah Farley, Project Coordinator, will be at the Dunkirk Farmers’ Market from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. handing out samples and demonstrating to visitors how to cook up a French dinner using local ingredients.

Farmers accept all NYS Farmers Market Nutrition Program checks at the Dunkirk Farmers Market.

This program is funded by the NYS Department of Health and is a United Way Community Partner.

The Dunkirk Farmers Market runs rain or shine from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Taste test the Market’s Recipe of the Week; Corn, Tomato and Cucumber Salad presented by Cornell Coopera-tive Extension’s Eat Smart New York.

For additional information, contact Market Manager Peggy Szczukowski at farmersmarket@cityofdunkirk.com or inquire at the Dunkirk Local Development Corpor-ation telephone 366-9876. The Dunkirk Farmers Mar-ket is sponsored by the Dunkirk Local Develop-ment Corporation in partnership with the Chautau-qua County Healthy Net-work’s Creating Healthy Places Initiative, funded by the NYS Department of Health.

Gas prices fall

Average retail gasoline prices in Rochester have fallen 2.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.64/g Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 319 gas outlets in Rochester. This compares with the national average that has fallen 1.3 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.43/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.

Including the change in gas prices in Rochester during the past week, prices Sunday were 14.6 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 13.3 cents per gallon lower than a month ago.

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Blue Grass and Country Picnic in Gowanda Saturday

Mike Wesley is sponsoring a Blue Grass and Country Picnic at the American Legion Post 409, 100 Legion Drive, Gowanda, on Saturday, beginning at 5 p.m. There will be food, beverages and music by the Creek Bend Band. Donation is $10 per person. Pre-sale tickets are available at the Legion or can be purchased at the door. This as an adult only event. No children are allowed. Proceeds will benefit American Legion Post 409. For details, call 532-3592.

Hanover office closed Thursday

The Hanover Town Clerk’s office will be close at 5 p.m. on Thursday. There will be no evening hours.

Deadline for recipes

in library cookbook Saturday

Help keep history alive through your favorite families recipes by sending the recipe (preferably in digital format), together with the name of and a few lines about the person whose recipe you wish to submit for possible inclusion in the Dunkirk Library-sponsored cookbook.

Proceeds from the sale of the cookbook will benefit the Dunkirk Free Library.

Entries may be emailed to dunkirklibrary@gmail.com marked “Recipe,” mailed to Dunkirk Free Library, 536 Central Ave., Dunkirk 14048, or brought in person to the library. Submissions will be accepted through Saturday.

Annual cemetery board meeting Saturday

Sheridan Town Clerk’s office closed starting Wednesday

The Sheridan Town Clerk’s office will be closed starting Wednesday and going through Sept. 3. The office will reopen for business as usual on Sept. 4.

Lakeshore Humane Society holds Pet Adoption Day/Open House on Saturday

The Lakeshore Humane Society will hold a Pet Adoption Day/Open House at its Adoption Center on Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk.

The public is invited to see the facility, and meet some of the dogs and cats who need caring homes.

Call 672-1991 or see www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org for more information.

Annual meeting set

The Chautauqua County Firemens Fraternity Inc. will hold its annual meeting at the Chautauqua County Firemens Fraternity Campground, Stockton in the Velzy Building on Thursday. The meeting will include elections of the Executive Board and a position on the Board of Directors.

An attendee must be a member to cast a vote.

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Dunkirk Historical Society house tour Sept. 13

The Dunkirk Historical Society is sponsoring its second annual house tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 13. Five very diverse houses plus the historic “Carnegie” Public Library will be showcased. Tickets are $15 and available at the Dunkirk Library, P&G Foods, Dunkirk Devel-opment Office, The Histor-ical Museum near Wash-ington Park and at the His-torical Museum booth on Dunkirk Heritage Days near the Clarion Hotel. All proceeds benefit the programs of the Dunkirk Historical Museum.

County Firemen’s Fraternity Annual meeting Thursday

The Chautauqua County Firemen’s Fraternity Inc. will hold its annual meeting at the Chautauqua County Firemen’s Fraternity Camp-ground, Stockton, in the Velzy Building Thursday. The meeting will include elections of the executive board and a position on the board of directors. An attendee must be a member to cast a vote.

Legion Post 59 Car Cruise Friday

American Legion Post 59 will host its sixth annual Car Cruise at 156 E. Main St., Fredonia, Friday from 6 to 10 p.m. The event features the band Sammy Slicker and the Black Jacks, door prizes, 50/50, hot dogs and a silent auction. All proceeds go to the Chautauqua County Veterans Van. Admission is free. The event will be held rain or shine. For details, call Carol at 785-2532.

Sheridan Historical Society meets tonight

The Sheridan Historical Society will meet today at 7 p.m. at the former Sheridan Town Hall, corner of Route 20 and Center Road. For details, call 672-2201.

City Hall office closed two days

The city of Dunkirk Assessor’s Office will be closed today and Tuesday.

Pine Valley to hold

special meeting

The Pine Valley Central School Board of Education will hold a special meeting Wednesday at 6 p.m., in the board conference room (Room 5) at the elementary school. The board will adjourn to executive session to discuss the superintendent search process.

Fredonia ZBA to hold special meeting

There will be a special meeting of the Fredonia Zoning Board of Appeals for a public hearing continuation for Raya and Sandra Gopalan to erect a storage shed at 39 Birchwood Drive. The meeting is set for Tuesday starting at 6 p.m.

Silver Creek GOP?

caucus on Tuesday

Village of Silver Creek Republicans will caucus at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Han-over Town Hall, 68 Han-over St., to nominate candidates for the positions of village trustee.

Only registered Republi-cans can vote at the caucus.

Pine Valley looks to fill school board vacancy

Due to a resignation, Pine Valley Central School has a vacancy on its board of education. Information on school board membership is available from Debbie Hooker, district clerk, in the district office at the elementary school. District residents who are interested in filling this position may send a letter of application to: Debbie Hooker, District Clerk, Pine Valley Central School, 7755 Route 83, South Dayton, NY 14138.

Deadline for submission of letters of interest is Friday. Appointment will take place after interviewing all interested persons. The person appointed will serve until the annual vote on May 19, 2015.

Forestville village board meeting change

The Forestville Village Board will not hold its regularly scheduled Sept. 9 meeting due to primary elections in the village hall from noon to 9 p.m. The board will meet Sept. 23 to open bids for the three parcels of land declared surplus.

Portland peach social

There will be a peach social at the Portland Congregation Church Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. or sold out. The menu is beef on weck, hot dogs, salads, beans, peach shortcake, peaches and ice cream and drink. The church is handicap-accessible.

County directors

to meet Wednesday

The Chautauqua County Soil & Water Conservation District Directors’ regular meeting will be held Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. at the CCSWCD office, Northcrest Business Park, 220 Fluvanna Ave., Suite 600, Jamestown.

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Annual cemetery board meeting Aug. 30

The Forestville Cemetery Association, which now governs both the Pioneer Cemetery and the Forestville Cemetery in Forestville, will hold its annual meeting on Aug. 30 at 10 a.m. in the Forestville Cemetery on Prospect Road, Forestville near the building.

Sheridan Historical Society to meet Monday

The Sheridan Historical Society will meet Monday at 7 p.m. at the former Sheridan Town Hall at the corner of Rt. 20 and Center Road. For details, call 672-2201.

Dunkirk School Board special meeting

The Dunkirk Board of Education will hold a special meeting Monday at 7:30 a.m. in the large group instruction room at the administration building. The meeting is regarding personnel and transportation matters.

Craftors sought for History Fair

The Valley Historical Society, located in Sinclairville, is looking for craft vendors for the annual History Fair to be held on Saturday, Sept. 13. The craft show is held in Minckler Common from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. A 10×10 space is $10 if paid before Sept. 1. To reserve a spot or to get more information, call Jane at 962-2253.

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Annual meeting set

The Chautauqua County Firemen’s Fraternity Inc. will hold its annual meeting at the Chautauqua County Firemen’s Fraternity Campground, Stockton in the Velzy Building on Thursday, Aug. 28. The meeting will include elections of the Executive Board and a position on the Board of Directors. An attendee must be a member to cast a vote.

Portland Peach Social

There will be a Peach Social at the Portland Congregation Church on Aug. 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. or sold out. The menu is beef on weck, hot dogs, salads, beans, peach shortcake, peaches and ice cream and drink. The church is handicap accessible.

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‘Pocket Full

of Dreams’

performance Saturday

The final week of the annual Playground Drama Day Camp at SUNY Fredonia ends Saturday and includes a performance of “Pocket Full of Dreams,” a world-premiere children’s musical. The 3:30 p.m. performance will be held in the Marvel Theatre in the Rockefeller Arts Center and will feature child actors.

All tickets can be purchased for $7 each from the Central Ticket Office by calling 673-3501, online at www.fredonia.edu/tickets, or on the day of the show in the Marvel Theatre Lobby beginning at 2:30 p.m. There is a $2 per order processing fee for phone and Internet orders. Tickets can be bought with MasterCard, Visa or cash (no checks). Tickets should be available at the theatre Saturday.

Forestville needs volunteer

The Forestville Village Board is searching for a community volunteer to serve on the task force created when the village received a loan from the county. The task force will seek a study to examine the sustainability of village government in different capacities in the future. Interested parties can send a letter to the village clerk’s office.

Silver Creek GOP caucus Tuesday

Village of Silver Creek Republicans will caucus at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Han-over Town Hall, 68 Hanover St., to nominate candidates for the positions of village trustee.

Only registered Republi-cans can vote at the caucus.

Portland Planning Board to meet Tuesday

The Portland Planning Board will host a meeting on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the town hall, 87 W. Main St., Brocton. The public is welcome to attend.

Fredonia ZBA to hold special meeting

Westfield Fire Department Back to School Party Saturday

The Westfield Fire department is sponsoring a Back to School Celebration Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. in the park.

There will be a school supply drive held for Westfield Schools who have needy families.

Kool Tunes will donate their time for a musical performance.

City Hall office closed two days

The city of Dunkirk Assessor’s Office will be closed Monday and Tuesday.

Sheridan Historical Society meets Monday

The Sheridan Historical Society will meet Monday at 7 p.m. at the former Sher-idan Town Hall, corner of Route 20 and Center Road. For details, call 672-2201.

Dunkirk School Board to hold special meeting Monday morning

Kathy Hochul to visit Fredonia today

Today at 1:45 p.m., Democratic Lt. Governor candidate Kathy Hochul of Buffalo will visit Fredonia’s Barker Common and the annual Chautauqua County celebration of agriculture … The Fredonia Farm Festival. All are invited to this event.

Civil War Talk at Cattaraugus County Museum Thursday

The Cattaraugus County Museum’s summer-long Civil War Events series if drawing to a close. Its last evening event will take place Thursday when Craig Senfield will give a talk titled “President-Elect Lincoln,” focusing on the period between Lincoln’s election and his taking office.

Senfield is knowledgeable on all things pertaining to the Civil War, having been involved with the local Civil War Roundtable for many years. He is also an avid collector of Civil War artifacts, having loaned items to the County Museum for exhibits on a number of occasions. It will be a very interesting evening and will be free and open to the public.

The Cattaraugus County Museum is located in the Stone House, 9824 Route 16, Machias. Call 353-8200 with any questions.

Railroad crews making repairs next week

Railroad crews will make repairs to the Chautauqua County Route 12 (Niobe Road) Western New York and Pennsylvania railroad crossing located at Niobe in the Town of Harmony. Chautauqua County Route 12 will be closed to all traffic at the Western New York and Pennsylvania railroad crossing at Niobe beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday until 5 p.m. on Thursday. A detour will be posted.

Gas price falls

Average retail gasoline prices in New York have fallen 4.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.70/g Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 6,118 gas outlets in New York. This compares with the national average that has fallen 2.0 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.45/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.

Including the change in gas prices in New York during the past week, prices Sunday were 12.9 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 16.4 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has decreased 13.2 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 8.5 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.

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Moose and the Bulletproof Blues Band to make MOP debut tonight

Tonight’s concert on the pier, sponsored by the Columbus Club, will feature Ellard James “Moose” Boles, a blues performer who was a featured writer and performer with the late Lou Reed.

Boles, a veteran blues singer and song-writer has also played with Gregg Allman and now is a regular featured entertainer in Key West, Florida.

He will perform several numbers with three local musicians who play in the band Imortal from Silver Creek. Imortal includes the Bogosian brothers, Alex and Zak, as well as Tevor Cole on drums. They have performed at Willowfest and opened for Dio, a heavy metal band.

All teens, the members of Imortal have been working on several blues tunes to back Moose.

The set list will include traditional numbers from Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton and Johnny Lang.

Moose is no stranger to the western New York music scene. He played with the band “Freeze” in the 1970s before connecting with Allman and then Reed. Freeze was a popular draw at Mulligan’s Beach Club and Mickey Rats.

“I am happy to be touring up north and visiting western New York again,” said Moose.

He promised a story or two about his travels and tours in addition to an evening of popular blues/rock music.

Again, food will be available as well as a beer tent.

This festival, like all City of Dunkirk Festivals, is offered to the public free of charge thanks to the generous support of our corporate partners, Brooks Memorial Hospital, Shults Resale Center, Advanced Production Group, Dunkirk Chamber of Commerce, Coors Light, NRG Energy, DFT Communications, and National Grid.

More details on this or any other festival can be found at www.visitdunkirk.com, or on Facebook, Dunkirk Festivals.

Farmers’ Market in South Dayton Saturday

On Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Farmers’ Market will be held on the South Dayton Village Square. There will be fresh produce from the farm, Amish baked goods, donuts, jams, pickles, homemade aprons, potholders, candles, and Oakes Traveling Mercantile with an assortment of bulk foods including dips, flours, pie fillings.

Also, at 11 a.m., music in the gazebo will be provided by Heidi Howard’s Family.

Come shop the Farmers’ Market and visit Heidi’s Piano Studio’s Open House on Park Street opposite the Village Square.

Picnic for Leon residents Saturday

A picnic for all Leon residents will be held on Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. at the firehall.

Those attending are asked to bring a dish to pass.

Hot dogs and paper products will be provided. A bounce house and games are planned for children. Bingo is planned for both adults and children.

Call Town Historian Pat Bromley at 296-5709 with any questions or suggestions.

Stag picnic for Hose 4 Friday

There will be a Dunkirk Murray Hose Company 4 members only stag picnic at the Dunkirk Exempt Firemen’s Association, 203 Central Ave., Dunkirk on Friday from 5 to 10 p.m. This event is free of charge.

Hanover Republican Club picnic Sunday

The Town of Hanover Republican Club’s annual picnic will be held on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Hanover Bicentennial Park on King Road (just west of Hanover Road.)

Many elected officials and candidates for the November election will be in attendance.

Barbecued hamburgers, corn on the cob, salads, desserts and refreshments will be available, along with a silent auction and 50-50 drawing.

The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children 10 and under.

Call 934-2170 for more information or directions to the park.

Revitalize Dunkirk meeting tonight

The next Revitalize Dunkirk meeting is scheduled at the SUNY Fredonia Technology Incubator, 214 Central Ave., Dunkirk today at 6:30 p.m.

All interested residents of the area are invited to share ideas and work toward a more attractive and vibrant, economically viable community.

Picture explained by city DPW

As announced in the OBSERVER’s Community Notebook on Tuesday, residents in the area radiating from Benton Street and Roberts Road experienced low water pressure that day while Millennium Parkway contractors replaced a broken 20-inch main valve to return the Fourth Ward and Industrial Park system to full capacity and fire protection.

During the work, hydrants were flowed by city water maintenance workers to monitor pressure and line function – as pictured on page A3 of Wednesday’s OBSERVER. Dunkirk DPW thanks residents for their patience, and for their curiosity, as their area’s water system was briefly slowed down so it could be repaired to full service.

Pomfret Town Hall closed Friday

The Pomfret Town Hall building will be closed Friday in order to accommodate traffic for the Fredonia Farm Festival.

Community Health and Information Resource Fair scheduled rain or shine for Saturday

The Community Health and Information Resource Fair is scheduled rain or shine for Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Graf Building parking lot at the corner of 3rd St. and Central Ave in Dunkirk. Free health and wellness screenings will be available throughout the day. There will be a martial arts demo team at 2 p.m. The event also features food, music, giveaways, and education about diet and nutrition, self breast awareness, and HIV.

Speakers will address important health topics. The event is hosted by the Chautauqua County Health Department through the generosity of the GRAF Realty Corp LLC and the City of Dunkirk.

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Evening in the Garden to Highlight Pizza Gardening

The Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Program of Chautauqua County will highlight the “fruits” of the Pizza Garden and invite the public to attend a delectable tasting of pizzas that feature the vegetables and herbs that have been grown in the demonstration garden as well as homemade cheeses from the Master Food Preservers at their next Evening in the Garden program that will start at 6 p.m. today at the Frank Bratt Ag Center Demonstration Garden.

In addition to the pizza tasting, there will be a garden tour, as well as gardening demonstrations. The program will be held rain or shine. In the case of rain, it will be inside the Ag Center in the large meeting room.

All are welcome to attend and the event is free of charge. The Frank Bratt Ag Center is located at 3542 Turner Road in Jamestown.

For more information on the Master Gardener Program, please contact: Betsy Burgeson, Master Gardener Coordinator 664-9502 X 204 Emh92@cornell.edu.

Westfield Fire Department Back to School Party Saturday

The Westfield Fire department is sponsoring a Back to School Celebration Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. in the park.

There will be a school supply drive held for Westfield Schools who have needy families.

Kool Tunes will donate their time for a musical performance.

Michalski to be guest on Access 12 show

Dunkirk First Ward Councilman Michael Michalski will be the guest today on the Walter Rutland Show – Making Progress in the City of Dunkirk. The show will air live at 4:30 p.m. on Dunkirk’s local cable television station, Access 12.

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Denise Sealander fundraiser Saturday

There will be a yard sale and bake sale fundraiser to benefit Denise Sealander on Saturday at American Legion Post 59, 156 E. Main St., Fredonia from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Items are needed for the event and can be dropped off at the club through Thursday from 3 to 10 p.m. No clothing or shoes.

The bake sale will be from 9 a.m. until sold out. Baked goods are also needed and can be dropped off Friday afternoon or Saturday morning.

This fundraiser is sponsored by the American Legion and the Sheridan VFW Ladies Auxiliary.

Annual cemetery board meeting Aug. 30

Shane Hawkins to appear on Chautauqua Sunrise

Chautauqua Sunrise will feature Shane Hawkins as the guest Saturday. Hawkins is with Infinity Performing Arts. The show will be hosted by Doc Hamels. The live, call-in program airs from 9 to 10 a.m. on Saturdays. Individuals may call 753-5225 during that time with questions, comments or a shout-out. The program is rebroadcast each day at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. for some communities. The guest is subject to change.

Chautauqua Sunrise is shown live on Saturday mornings on Time Warner cable systems covering the following communities: Brocton, Cassadaga, Chautauqua, Fredonia, Mayville, North Harmony, Portland, Ripley, Sherman, Stockton and Westfield on Channel 5. In Dunkirk, Falconer, Forestville, Hanover, Irving, Jamestown, Lakewood and Silver Creek the program is on Channel 19. The show originates at the Access Channel 5 studio in Mayville. Viewers should note that all area public access channels have been dropped from Time Warner’s analog service, but can be received on digital service with a converter at their legacy channel assignment, or on a digital television (channel varies by system) that has been recently autoscanned. Programming from Access Channel 5 (channel 21.4 on a QAM digital TV) is also aired each evening in the town of Hanover on cable channel 12 (channel 98.3 on a QAM digital TV).

Cassadaga Job Corps Academy to host

informational session

The Cassadaga Job Corps Academy will host an informational session and tour on its campus at 8115 Glasgow Road in Cassadaga on Thursday at 10 a.m. CJCA provides training to begin a career in the healthcare, construction and the security industries, as well as high school equivalency classes to those in need of a diploma. Training in certified nurse aide, carpentry, painting, plumbing and electrical are available as well as the advanced training for licensed practical nurse. CJCA will soon offer a security and protective services program. CJCA will accept young adults, age 16-24, who are committed to a rigorous education and training program that are prepared to launch a career. Applicants can apply for on-center living or non-residential status, and all applicants will enroll on a full federal scholarship if accepted. Contact Alicia Learn by calling 595-4298, or by email to learn.alicia@jobcorps.org for more information regarding income and other eligibility factors, and to reserve a spot for the upcoming tour.

For more information you can also visit cassadaga.jobcorps.gov.

Low water pressure possible today

Residents in the vicinity of South Roberts Road from Talcott Street to Benton Street in Dunkirk may experience low water pressure today beginning at 7:30 a.m. Dunkirk Public Works Water Department will be working in the area.

Red Cross responds

to Dunkirk fire

Members of the Southwestern NY American Red Cross Disaster Team responded to provide disaster relief following a fire on West Main Street in Dunkirk Saturday morning.

Disaster Team member Mary Walker responded to provide initial disaster assistance for a family of four. Temporary housing, clothing, and meals are services typically offered to address emergency needs. The local Red Cross chapter will continue working with the individuals and their recovery process if additional services or referrals are necessary.

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Music on Wednesday in South Dayton

On Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., enjoy music in the South Dayton Gazebo by Rustic Ramblers. The summer music program is sponsored by the village of South Dayton, towns of Dayton and Villenova, and the South Dayton Firebells. Refreshments are available. Bring your lawn chairs.

Community Health and Information Resource Fair Saturday in city

The Community Health and Information Resource Fair is scheduled rain or shine Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Graf Building parking lot at the corner of Third Street and Central Avenue in Dunkirk.

Free health and wellness screenings will be available throughout the day. There will be a martial arts demo team at 2 p.m. The event features food, music, giveaways and education about diet and nutrition, self breast awareness and HIV.

Speakers will address health topics. The event is hosted by the Chautauqua County Health Department through the generosity of the GRAF Realty Corp LLC and the city of Dunkirk.

Free mammograms

On Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Erie County women, age 40 or older, and uninsured, are invited for free mammograms at Go-wanda Urgent Care & Medi-cal Center, 34 Commercial St., Gowanda. Appoint-ments are required by calling 858-7376. The event is sponsored by TLC Health Network and the Erie County Cancer Services Program.

Dunkirk Historical Society second annual house tour Sept. 13

The Dunkirk Historical Society is sponsoring it second annual house tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 13. Five very diverse houses plus the historic “Carnegie” Public Library will be showcased. Tickets are $15 and available at the Dunkirk Library, P&G Foods, the Dunkirk Development Office, historical museum near Washington Park and at the historical museum booth on Dunkirk Heritage Days near the Clarion Hotel. All proceeds benefit programs of the Dunkirk Historical Museum.

Stag picnic for Hose 4 members Friday

There will be a Dunkirk Murray Hose Company 4 members only stag picnic Friday at the Dunkirk Exempt Firemen’s Associa-tion, 203 Central Ave., Dunkirk, from 5 to 10 p.m. This event is free of charge.

Revitalize Dunkirk meeting Thursday

The next Revitalize Dun-kirk meeting is Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the SUNY Fre-donia Technology Incuba-tor, 214 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Residents are invited to share ideas and work toward a more attractive and vibrant, economically viable community.

CCIDA board meeting

There will be a meeting of the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency Board of Directors at the CCIDA, 200 Harrison St., Jamestown, Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the board room.

Forestville Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board meet Thursday

The Forestville Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. in the village hall. Meetings will regularly be held the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m.

Pine Valley looking to fill board vacancy

Due to a resignation, Pine Valley Central School has a vacancy on its board of education. Information on board membership is available from Debbie Hooker in the district office at the elementary school. District residents interested in filling this position may send a letter of application to: Debbie Hooker, District Clerk, Pine Valley Central School, 7755 Route 83, South Dayton, 14138.

Deadline for submission of letters of interest is Aug. 29. Appointment will take place after interviewing all interested persons. The person appointed will serve until the annual vote on May 19, 2015.

American Red Cross encourages blood donations leading into Labor Day weekend

The American Red Cross continues to have an urgent need for blood donors of all blood types to give before the Labor Day holiday. Donors with types O negative, B negative and A negative blood are especially needed.

Upcoming blood drives:

Today from noon to 6 p.m. at Blessed Mary Angela Roman Catholic Parish, 324 Townsend St., Dunkirk

Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Portland Fire Department, 6481 W. Main Road, Portland

Thursday from noon to 6:30 p.m. at the Jamestown Chapter, 325 E. 4th St., Jamestown

Aug. 27 from noon to 6 p.m. at American Legion Post 409, 100 Legion Drive, Gowanda

Aug. 28 from noon to 6:30 p.m. at the Jamestown Chapter, 325 E. 4th St., Jamestown

Aug. 28 from noon to 5 p.m. at Chautauqua Suites, 215 W. Lake Road, Mayville

County health board

to meet Thursday

The Chautauqua County Board of Health will hold its meeting Thursday at 6 p.m. in the HRC Building, Fourth Floor Conference Room in Mayville. Anyone seeking further information or wishing to attend this meeting should call the Public Health Director’s Office at 753-4590.

Rev. Dr. Robert Franklin to appear on ‘Chautauqua People’

The Rev. Dr. Robert Franklin will be the next person interviewed on Chautauqua People.

The program will air at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. each day beginning Saturday with the last airing on Aug. 29.

Dr. Franklin is a native of Chicago and became Director of the Department of Religion at Chautauqua Institution in January 2014 where he also serves as pastor to the Chautauqua Congregation. He is a past-president of Morehouse College in Atlanta and past-professor at Colgate-Rochester Divinity School in Rochester. He most recently served as a researcher at Stanford University working with the papers of Dr. Martin Luther King and currently holds a secondary appointment teaching ethics at Emory University in Atlanta during the academic year.

Dr. Franklin will be interviewed by Chautauqua Peo-ple producer John Viehe.

Access Channel 5 is available to cable viewers in the Mayville, Chautauqua, North Harmony, Sherman, Westfield and Portland areas.

Local officials discuss water issues

Comments made by two key government officials during a recent General Membership Meeting of Chautauqua Property Owners’ Association on Aug. 9 concerning water issues will be aired on Access Channel 5 at 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. each day beginning Saturday until Aug. 29.

Tom Cherry (superinten-dent, Chautauqua Utility District) discussed blue-green algae in Lake Chautauqua and its control. He made additional comments about proposed upgrades to the wastewater treatment plant and answered questions about other wastewater processes.

Don Emhardt (super-visor, town of Chautauqua) answered questions about The Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Alliance. He also reported about upgrades to various sewer systems around the shore of Lake Chautauqua.

Access Channel 5 is available to cable viewers in the Mayville, Chautauqua, North Harmony, Sherman, Westfield and Portland areas.

Picnic for Leon

residents Saturday

A picnic for all Leon residents will be held Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. at the firehall. Those attending are asked to bring a dish to pass. Hot dogs and paper products will be provided. A bounce house and games are planned for children. Bingo is planned for both adults and children.

Call Town Historian Pat Bromley at 296-5709 with questions or suggestions.

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Forestville needs volunteer

Dunkirk Town Board public hearing Tuesday

Dunkirk Town Board will hold a public hearing Tuesday at 6:45 p.m. for the local law changing the position of highway superintendent from elected to an appointed position. The regular town board meeting will follow immediately after the public hearing.

CCIDA board meeting

There will be a meeting of the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency Board of Directors at the CCIDA, 200 Harrison St., Jamestown, on Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the board room.

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American Red Cross encourages blood donations

The American Red Cross continues to have an urgent need for blood donors of all blood types to give before the Labor Day holiday, even after many more donors stepped up to give following an urgent call issued in late July. Donors with types O negative, B negative and A negative blood are especially needed.

Upcoming Red Cross blood drives are as follows:

Aug. 18 from noon to 6 p.m. at Blessed Mary Angela Roman Catholic Parish, 324 Townsend St., Dunkirk

Aug. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Portland Fire Department, 6481 W. Main Road, Portland

Aug. 21 from noon to 6:30 p.m. at the Jamestown Chapter, 325 E. 4th St., Jamestown

Aug. 27 from noon to 6 p.m. at American Legion Post 409, 100 Legion Drive, Gowanda

Aug. 28 from noon to 6:30 p.m. at the Jamestown Chapter, 325 E. 4th St., Jamestown

Aug. 28 from noon to 5 p.m. at Chautauqua Suites, 215 W. Lake Road, Mayville

Empire State College info session Monday

The Empire State College will be holding an informational session on Monday at 5:30 p.m. at 112 W. Main St. Suite 1, Fredonia. Call 673-1200 for reservation and/or information.

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VMW chicken barbecue today

The Jamestown Veterans of Modern Warfare Chapter 20 will host a chicken barbecue today starting at noon at Thunder in the Streets in Jamestown. Their tent will be located along Layfette Street closest to the Jamestown Ice Arena. The event will be held rain or shine.

The barbecue will start at noon and continue until gone. Dinners include a half chicken, choice of two sides including baked beans, macaroni or potato salad, a roll and a cookie for $9. Beverages will also be available for $1. All proceeds benefit the Veterans of Modern Warfare Chapter 20 (VMW) co-located with the Vietnam Veterans of America 865 at 41 Bigelow Ave., Jamestown.

For more information on the Veterans of Modern Warfare Chapter 20 contact Joe Paladino, organization President, at 499-5821.

Pomfret to flush Berry Road line

The town of Pomfret will be flushing the water line on Berry Road on Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon.

Angels of Hope to host Psychic Message Service Friday

Whether you are seeking spiritual guidance, answers, or a fun creative experience, you will enjoy Angels of Hope Healing and Learning Center’s Psychic Message Service on Friday, Aug. 15 beginning at 6:45 p.m., at the Fredonia Masonic Lodge located at 329 East Main St. in Fredonia.

Mediums Colleen Vanderzyden, Jack Rudy, Sandra Lee, Daniel Whitmore and Julie Spears will be in attendance to connect you to your loved ones. There is a $10 admission fee for this event. To purchase tickets in advance visit: www.angelsofhopecenter.com/workshops.html. Attendants are asked to bring a copy of their receipt on message night.

If you would like a private reading before the message service, mediums will be available at the lodge from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. The cost of the private readings is $20 for 15 minutes; to schedule your appointment call (716)785-4247. Walk-ins are welcomed.

Angels of Hope is located at 8 Park Place in Fredonia. The center focuses on the transformational growth, empowerment and personal healing of the individual. To view or register for upcoming classes in the center’s Summer Workshop series visit: www.angelsofhopecenter.com or email angelsofhopecenter@gmail.com for more information.

Pomfret rabies clinic Saturday

The town of Pomfret is sponsoring a rabies clinic Saturday from 1-3 p.m. in the town barns.

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Music on Pier tonight

WHO ARE YOU makes its Music on the Pier debut tonight. Based in western Massachusetts and touring throughout the Northeast United States, WHO ARE YOU captures the raw energy of a Who performance, with a spot-on re-creation of Pete Townsend’s synthesizer tracks. When you hear “Won’t Get Fooled Again,” you’ll think you are listening to the record.

Be it the occasional smashing of a guitar, large chunks of Townsend’s brilliant rock opera “Tommy” and “Quadrophenia” or the odd Who “B-side” track, you are guaranteed a memorable night of Who classics.

This week’s sponsor is the Moniuszko Club. The Monnies is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.

Again, food will be available as well as a beer tent.

This festival, like all City of Dunkirk Festivals, is offered to the public free of charge thanks to the support of corporate partners, Brooks Memorial Hospital, Shults Resale Center, Ad-vanced Production Group, Dunkirk Chamber of Com-merce, Coors Light, NRG Energy, DFT Communica-tions, and National Grid.

Details can be found at www.visitdunkirk.com, or on Facebook, Dunkirk Festivals.

For more information on “WHO ARE YOU,” visit www.whoareyouusa.com/.

‘Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2’ to be shown Friday night

The Movie in the Park series returns Friday night in Dunkirk’s Third Street and Central Avenue parking lot with “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2.” Sponsored by The Chau-tauqua Center, the public is invited to attend this free movie. Bring a lawn chair.

Entertainment set for South Dayton gazebo

On Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., enjoy entertainment in the South Dayton gazebo by Doc & Bill with Irish Folksongs and acoustic folk music with a sense of humor.

The Farmers’ Market on the Square is Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Amish baked goods, donuts, jams, pickles, homemade aprons and other items. Fresh produce from the farm and Oakes Traveling Mercantile with bulk foods – flours, dips, chips, among many more food items.

Special story time Saturday

Barker Library is holding a special storytime Saturday from 11 a.m. to noon. Learn all about sharks with stories, a video and craft celebrating these fabulous fish.

City Dem headquarters opening Saturday

The New York State Democratic Committee headquarters in Dunkirk will officially open Saturday and the occasion will be celebrated with a party for those interested from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 324 Central Ave. Martha Robertson, the Democratic 23rd Congres-sional District candidate, will be in attendance.

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Cultural series talk at Catt. County Museum

The Cattaraugus County Museum’s series of cultural talks concludes Saturday with a talk on Iroquois beadwork by Dolores Elliott, an expert on Iroquois beadwork who has authored five books on this topic.

The program will take place at 1 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Contact the museum at 353-8200 with any questions. The Cattaraugus County Museum is located in the Stone House, 9824 Route 16, Machias.

Horrigan to appear on Chautauqua Sunrise

Chautauqua Sunrise will feature Vince Horrigan as the guest Saturday. Horrigan is the Chautauqua County Executive. The show will be hosted by Doc Hamels. The live, call-in program airs from 9 to 10 a.m. on Saturdays. Individuals may call 753-5225 during that time with questions, comments or a shout-out. The program is rebroadcast each day at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. for some communities. The guest is subject to change.

Chautauqua Sunrise is shown live on Saturday mornings on Time Warner cable systems covering the following communities: Brocton, Cassadaga, Chau-tauqua, Fredonia, Mayville, North Harmony, Portland, Ripley, Sherman, Stockton and Westfield on Channel 5. In Dunkirk, Falconer, Forestville, Hanover, Irving, Jamestown, Lakewood and Silver Creek the program is on channel 19. The show originates at the Access Channel 5 studio in Mayville. Viewers should note that all area public access channels have been dropped from Time Warner’s analog service, but can be received on digital service with a converter at their legacy channel assignment, or on a digital television (channel varies by system) that has been recently autoscanned. Programming from Access Channel 5 (channel 21.4 on a QAM digital TV) is also aired each evening in the town of Hanover on cable channel 12 (channel 98.3 on a QAM digital TV).

Clinger to appear on ‘Chautauqua People’

William Clinger will be the next person to be featured on Chautauqua People.

The program will air at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. each day beginning Saturday with the last airing on Aug. 22.

Clinger is a native of Warren, Pa., and served nine terms as a congressman from northwest Penn-sylvania rising through the Republican Party ranks to committee chairmanship. He is best known as co-author of the Clinger-Cohen act which reformed the federal government’s acquisition process. A lifelong Chautauquan, he joined the Institution’s Board of Trustees and served as its chairman during which time the board selected the institution’s current president (Tom Becker), reformed the alcohol policy and initiated a capital improvement service charge.

Clinger will be interviewed by Chautauqua People Producer John Viehe.

Reed’s staff in South Dayton, Dunkirk Friday

Tom Reed’s staff will hold office hours Friday in Cattaraugus County in the Village of South Dayton and in Chautauqua County in the City of Dunkirk.

Reed’s staff will be at the South Dayton Village Hall, 17 Park St. in South Dayton, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and the Dunkirk City Hall, 342 Central Ave. in Dunkirk, from 2 to 4 pm.

Call 708-6369 with any questions regarding the South Dayton and Dunkirk office hours or visit www.Reed.house.gov.

Forestville Community Family Picnic Saturday

The first Forestville Community Family Picnic will be held Saturday from 4 to 9 p.m. at the Forestville American Legion on Cedar Street. Residents of all ages from the Forestville School District are invited to attend. Hot dogs, hamburgers, beverages, silverware and paper products will be provided. Residents are asked to bring a dish to pass. No alcohol. There will be games for all ages and the movie “Frozen” will be aired. Questions call Carol Woodward at 965-2675 or Carol McEntarfer at 965-4262.

Collins road to be closed through fall

A portion of Lenox Road in the town of Collins will be closed into October. The road will be closed from Brown Street to Jennings Road through about Oct. 17, weather permitting. Crews are replacing a culvert over a tributary to Clear Creek. A detour is posted.

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Milling and paving Route 5 will start today in Dunkirk

The New York State Department of Transporta-tion said highway milling and paving will begin today on Route 5 (Lake Shore Drive) in the city of Dun-kirk. Daily lane closures will occur from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. in both directions. This project is expected to last for four days, but could be delayed in the event of inclement weather.

Motorists are reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. In accordance with the Work Zone Safety Act of 2005, convictions of two or more speeding violations in a work zone could result in the suspension of an individual’s driver’s license.

For travel information, call 511 or visit www.511ny.org. Find NYSDOT on the web at www.dot.ny.gov and on Twit-ter at @NYSDOTBuffalo.

Middle Road to be closed Wednesday

The city of Dunkirk Public Works Department has been informed Middle Road from Lake Shore Drive to the tracks will be closed for milling Wednesday. Detours will be posted with alternate routes.

City assessment roll available for review

The city of Dunkirk assessment roll has been completed by Assessor Tom Mleczko and is available for review in the city clerk’s office during normal business hours. The roll will remain on file for 10 years.

Fundraiser includes contest on Aug. 17

As part of an Aug. 17 benefit for Mikey Edwards, a 26-year-old Dunkirk resident who is battling Stage 4 colon cancer, the Amazing Bar Crawl Race will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Registration begins at 11 a.m. at the Dunkirk Exempts Firemens Club on Central Avenue.

Teams may consist of up to four members at $20 per member, which includes a meal after the event.

The event will consist of visiting seven bars/clubs to answer a trivia question or riddle about the establishment being visited. Correct answers are worth 250 points and bonus points will be awarded for each team member who has a beverage at each place. Bonus points will also be awarded for arriving back at the Exempts club prior to 2 p.m.

Joining the Exempts Club in the Amazing Bar Crawl Race will be American Legion Post 62, The Fillmore, Bart’s Cove, Spike Dailey’s, The Clarion Hotel and Rookies on the Lake.

Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams.

Concert at two library branches Friday

The Mary E. Seymour Memorial Library will present a concert for all ages Friday at both branches of the library. Nancy Hoffman will perform at the Stockton building, 22 N. Main St., at 11 a.m. and at the Cassadaga building, 18 Maple Ave., at 2 p.m. Free refreshments, books and fun will be available to all as the Fizz, Boom, Read Summer Reading Program ends. For details, call the library at 595-3323 or 595-3822.

Friday night at the Brix with Doc and Bill

The Rotary Club of Westfield/Mayville is hosting A Night at the Brix with Doc and Bill. The event is Friday from 7 until 9 p.m. at 21 Brix Winery on Route 20, Portland. Tickets are $20 per person and are available at the door. Irish and folk music will be featured. For more information contact Rotarian Dave Travis at 792-9791. All proceeds go to support local community projects.

Special story time Saturday at library

Barker Library is holding a special storytime Saturday from 11 a.m. to noon. Learn all about sharks with stories, a video and craft celebrating these fish.

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Gowanda to host special meeting

The Gowanda Village Board will host a special meeting on Tuesday at 5 p.m. The meeting will be held in the board room of Village Hall, 27 E. Main St.

Wednesdays in the Arboretum Program

Cornell University Cooperative Extension’s Master Gardeners in Cattaraugus County will offer a new program on live raptors and mammals from Hawk Creek Wildlife Sanctuary by Master Gardener Jay Newman, and raising chickens for fresh eggs daily by Marilyn Siperek, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Nannen Arboretum, 28 Parkside Drive, Ellicottville. The program will be held rain or shine, and it is free and open to the public. No pre-registration is required.

For more information on this or other programs in the Wednesdays in the Arboretum series, contact the Master Gardener Helpline by telephone at 699-2377 x127 or by e-mail at “mailto:cattaraugusmg@cornell.edu”>cattaraugusmg@cornell.edu

South Dayton Gazebo Music on Wednesday

On Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., there will be music in the South Dayton Gazebo by Kokomo Time. The Summer Music Program is sponsored by the village of South Dayton, the towns of Dayton and Villenova and the South Dayton Firebells. Refreshments are available. Bring your lawn chairs.

Silver Creek Clerk’s Office closings

The Village of Silver Creek Clerk’s Office will be closed on Wednesday and Aug. 20. The office will remain open the rest of the week with normal hours, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Chamber board meets Wednesday

The next meeting of the Board of Directors of the Dunkirk Community Chamber of Commerce will be held on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the JCC North Conference Center.

Meet Me at the Riverwalk Saturday

The Audubon Center and Sanctuary is holding a “Meet Me at the Riverwalk” event Saturday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Meet Audubon naturalist Crin Fredrickson at Friendly’s Restaurant in Jamestown to explore nature along the Riverwalk. Plan on grabbing an ice cream after the walk. Participation is limited.

Reservations are required by Wednesday. Call 569-2345 or email info@jamestownaudubon.org or reserve online by clicking through “Meet Me at the Riverwalk” at www.jamestownaudubon.org.

Family Day Friday

The Chautauqua Center, Family Medical Center will host a Family Day in recognition of National Health Center Week. The community is invited Friday from 1 to 5 p.m.

Every August, the National Association of Community Health Centers sponsors National Health Center Week to inform the American public, state and federal policymakers and the media about America’s over 1,200 community health centers. These centers now serve as the “family doctor” for over 20 million people. National Health Center Week always seeks to highlight the commitment and passion of the tens of thousands of health center staff and board members who make it possible for health centers to be “healthcare homes” in over 9,000 communities.

The community is welcome to come visit with various human service agencies, health insurance carriers, meet the staff and for a tour of the center. Look for various fun-filled activities throughout the day, as well as a “backpacks and school supplies” giveaway. The event will conclude with a Family Movie Night to begin at dusk.

The event will be held in the parking lot of the center located at 319 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Call 363-6050 for more information.

County Charter and Administrative Code Review Commission meets Wednesday

The Chautauqua County Charter and Administrative Code Review Commission has been convened as required every 10 years by the County Charter. The commission held its organizational meeting on July 9 and its next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in Room 331 of the Gerace Office Building, 3 N. Erie St., in Mayville.

The commission is inviting written comments and suggestions from local government officials and the general public regarding the current charter and administrative code, including potential amendments.

Individuals with any comments and suggestions for the commission, or who wish to arrange a time to speak before the commission, should contact Kathy Tampio, clerk of the County Legislature, at 753-4215 or TampioK@co.chautauqua.ny.us .

Forestville Community Family Picnic Saturday

There will be games for all ages and the movie “Frozen” will be aired. Questions, call Carol Woodward at 965-2675 or Carol McEntarfer at 965-4262.

Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association annual show this weekend

The Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association will hold its 40th annual show of antique engines, farm tractors, autos, models, and other mechanical equipment Friday, Saturday and Sunday on its grounds on Cemetery Road, Stockton.

Show hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. For a $5 donation, the public can see the equipment in operation and on parade.

There is a flea market, ample free parking, food, and permanent restrooms all on the grounds. There are demonstrations and events throughout the day, as well as special events at posted times.

Children under 14 are admitted free. Senior citizen admission on Friday is $3.

National Health Center Week proclaimed

Dunkirk Mayor Anthony J. Dolce has proclaimed this week as National Health Center Week in the city, saying there are countless reasons to celebrate America’s health centers.

“Among the most important and unique is their long success in providing access to affordable, high quality, cost-effective health care to medically vulnerable and underserved people,” Dolce added.

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Gowanda to host special meeting

The Gowanda Village Board will host a special meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 12 at 5 p.m. The meeting will be held in the board room of Village Hall, 27 E. Main St.

Pine Valley looking to fill Board of Education vacancy

Due to a resignation, Pine Valley Central School has a vacancy on its Board of Education. Information on school board membership is available from Debbie Hooker, district clerk, in the District Office at the Elementary School. District residents who are interested in filling this position may send a letter of application to: Debbie Hooker, District Clerk, Pine Valley Central School, 7755 Route 83, South Dayton, NY 14138.

Reed’s staff in South Dayton, Dunkirk Friday

Tom Reed’s staff will hold office hours Friday in Cattaraugus County in the village of South Dayton and in Chautauqua County in the city of Dunkirk.

Reed’s staff will be at the South Dayton Village Hall, 17 Park St. in South Dayton, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and the Dunkirk City Hall, 342 Central Ave., in Dunkirk, from 2 to 4 p.m.

Call 708-6369 with any questions regarding the South Dayton and Dunkirk office hours or visit www.Reed.house.gov. Constituents can also sign up for regular updates through Reed’s website at www.Reed.house.gov/contact-me/newsletter.

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City assessment roll available for review

Wednesdays in the Arboretum Program

For more information on this or other programs in the Wednesdays in the Arboretum series, contact the Master Gardener Helpline by telephone at 699-2377 x127 or by e-mail at cattaraugusmg@cornell.edu

Music in South Dayton gazebo Wednesday

On Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., there will be music in the South Dayton Gazebo by the Kokomo Time. The Summer Music Program is sponsored by the Village of South Dayton, the Towns of Dayton and Villenova and the South Dayton Firebells. Refreshments are available. Bring your lawn chairs.

Silver Creek Clerk’s Office will be closed

The Village of Silver Creek Clerk’s Office will be closed on Wednesday and Aug. 20. The office will remain open the rest of the week with normal hours, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

C of C board meets Wednesday

The next meeting of the Board of Directors of the Dunkirk Community Chamber of Commerce will be held on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the JCC North Conference Center.

American Red Cross encourages blood donations leading into Labor Day weekend

Upcoming Red Cross blood drives are as follows:

Aug. 18 from noon to 6 p.m. at Blessed Mary Angela Roman Catholic Parish, 324 Townsend St., Dunkirk

Aug. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Portland Fire Department, 6481 W. Main Road, Portland

Aug. 21 from noon to 6:30 p.m. at the Jamestown Chapter, 325 E. 4th St., Jamestown

Aug 27 from noon to 6 p.m. at American Legion Post 409, 100 Legion Drive, Gowanda

Aug. 28 from noon to 6:30 p.m. at the Jamestown Chapter, 325 E. 4th St., Jamestown

Aug. 28 from noon to 5 p.m. at Chautauqua Suites, 215 W. Lake Road, Mayville

Hazmat suits no

concern in Gowanda

The board of directors for the Gowanda Area Redevelopment Corporation are letting residents know there is no danger at the former Peter Cooper site. GARC recently awarded a bid for tree removal at Gateway Park and workers are wearing hazmat suits. The suits are to protect workers from poison ivy, poison oak and other poisonous plants. There is no chemical or radioactive materials onsite.

Community Notebook

Pine Valley looking to fill Board of Education vacancy

Due to a resignation, Pine Valley Central School has a vacancy on its Board of Education.

Information on school board membership is available from Debbie Hooker, district clerk, in the District Office at the Elementary School.

District residents who are interested in filling this position may send a letter of application to: Debbie Hooker, District Clerk, Pine Valley Central School, 7755 Route 83, South Dayton, NY 14138.

Meet Me at the Riverwalk Aug. 16

The Audubon Center and Sanctuary is holding a “Meet Me at the Riverwalk” event Aug. 16 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Meet Audubon naturalist Crin Fredrickson at Friendly’s Restaurant in Jamestown to explore nature along the Riverwalk.

Plan on grabbing an ice cream after the walk. Participation is limited. Reservations are required by Wednesday.

Call 569-2345 or email info@jamestownaudubon.org or reserve online by clicking through “Meet Me at the Riverwalk” at www.jamestownaudubon.org.

County Charter and Administrative Code Review Commission

The Chautauqua County Charter and Administrative Code Review Commission has been convened as required every 10 years by the County Charter.

The commission held its organizational meeting on July 9 and its next meeting is scheduled for Aug. 13 at 6:30 p.m. in Room 331 of the Gerace Office Building, 3 N. Erie St., in Mayville.

Individuals with any comments and suggestions for the commission, or who wish to arrange a time to speak before the commission, should contact Kathy Tampio, Clerk of the County Legislature, at 753-4215 or TampioK@co.chautauqua.ny.us.

Ellicottville Historical Society sets meeting topic

The Ellicottville Histori-cal Society will meet on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Ellicottville Memorial Library.

The speaker for the evening will be Ollie Hazard. He will be speaking on “My grandfather’s farm in Napoli and interesting stories of my family’s past.”

This is free and open to the public. The group is always looking for new members.

Also the Historical Society will be doing its annual summer day trip on Thursday.

Everyone will meet at the Ellicottville Post Office at 9 a.m. to carpool to Elma for a tour of the Town of Elma Historical Museum, Barn and Sawmill. Then lunch at Bravo Restaurant in Elma and driving to East Aurora to Vittles or the Roycroft campus.

If interested, call Ellen Frank at 699-2276 for reservations by Sunday.

Hazmat suits used for poisonous plants in Gowanda

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Pier to get ‘Hip’ tonight

Jeremy Hoyle and Strictly Hip return to the city pier tonight for the fifth straight year.

Strictly Hip has been honored 11 times by the Buffalo Music Awards as Top Tribute Band. Strictly Hip has received mention and praise from media outlets across North America. This week’s performance is sponsored by STEL.

Strictly Hip’s lineup includes : Frank Nicastro/-guitars, Bruce Wojick/gui-tars, Jeremy Hoyle/vocals, Alan Sliwinski/bass and Johnny Panic/drums. For more than 15 years Strictly Hip has been one of the most recognized and respected bands in the western New York region and southern Ontario.

Again, food will be available as well as a beer tent.

This festival, like all City of Dunkirk Festivals, is offered to the public free of charge thanks to the support of corporate partners Brooks Memorial Hospital, Shults Resale Center, Ad-vanced Production Group, Dunkirk Chamber of Com-merce, Coors Light, NRG Energy, DFT Communi-cations and National Grid.

Details on this or any other festival can be found at www.visitdunkirk.com, or on Facebook, Dunkirk Festivals.

City assessment roll available for review

Family Day Aug. 15 in city

The Chautauqua Center, Family Medical Center will host a Family Day in recognition of National Health Center Week. The community is invited Aug. 15 from 1 to 5 p.m.

Every August, the National Association of Community Health Centers sponsors National Health Center Week to inform the American public, state and federal policymakers and the media about America’s over 1,200 Community Health Centers. These centers now serve as the “family doctor” for over 20 million people. National Health Center Week always seeks to highlight the commitment and passion of the tens of thousands of health center staff and board members who make it possible for Health Centers to be “healthcare homes” in over 9,000 communities.

The community is welcome to come visit with various human service agencies, health insurance carriers, meet the staff and for a tour of the center. Look for various fun-filled activities throughout the day as well as a “backpacks and school supplies” giveaway. The event will conclude with a Family Movie Night to begin at dusk.

The event will be held in the parking lot of the center located at 319 Central Avenue, Dunkirk. Call 363-6050 for more information.

Silver Creek Volunteer Fire Department calls

The Silver Creek Volunteer Fire Department responded to a total of 42 calls in July. These calls included one accident, 11 emergency and 12 fire calls in the village.

The department responded to 15 emergency calls in the town of Hanover and one other call and two mutual aid calls in the town of Sheridan.

DFD July run report

The city of Dunkirk Fire Department went on 188 runs in July, according to Fire Chief Keith Ahlstrom. Included were 142 emergency medical service runs resulting in 50 billed transports to Brooks Memorial Hospital. The department also responded to 22 still alarms, 20 box alarms and four mutual aid calls.

Community Notebook

Ellicottville Historical Society meets Aug. 13

The Ellicottville Histori-cal Society will meet Aug. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Ellicottville Memorial Li-brary. The speaker for the evening will be Ollie Haz-ard. He will speak on “My grandfather’s farm in Napoli and interesting stories of my families past.” This is free and open to the public. The group is always looking for new members.

The society will do its annual summer day trip Aug. 14. Everyone will meet at the Ellicottville Post Office at 9 a.m. to carpool to Elma for a tour of the Town of Elma Historical Museum, Barn and Sawmill. Then lunch at Bravo Restaurant in Elma and driving to East Aurora to Vittles or the Roycroft campus. If interested call Ellen Frank at 699-2276 for reservations by Sunday.

Dunkirk Lakefront 5KWalk/Run Saturday

The Dunkirk Lakefront 5KWalk/Run will begin and end Saturday at the Dunkirk Clarion Hotel, 30 Lake Shore Drive East. This 5K starts at 9 a.m. and runs along the shores of Lake Erie. Fees are as follows: for the run: $20 pre-registration, $25 race day registration. For the walk: $10 registration, free for under 14 with a registered adult. Age groups are 14 & under, 15 to 19, 20 to 24, 25 to 29, 30 to 34, 35 to 39, 40 to 44, 45 to 49, 50 to 54, 55 to 59, 60 to 64, 65 to 69, 70 to 79 and 80 & above. Food and drinks will be provided to all registered runners and walkers. Guests may enjoy the festivities and food for $4 for adults and $2 for children. The event is part of the Chautauqua Striders Runner of the Year Series. All proceeds support the Dunkirk Boys and Girls Track programs. See lakefront5k.com for details.

Ripley Free Library book sale Saturday

The Ripley Free Library is holding a giant book sale Saturday at 64 W. Main St. Doors open at 9 a.m. There will be thousands to choose from, including adult fiction, nonfiction, youth books, children’s books and VCR tapes.

Peterson to appear on ‘Chautauqua People’

Gregory L. Peterson will be interviewed on the next edition of “Chautauqua People.” The program will air at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. each day beginning on Saturday with the last airing on Aug. 15.

A native of Jamestown, Peterson is a partner in the law firm of Philips Lytle, with offices in Jamestown, Buffalo and Rochester. He is a co-founder and past president of the Robert H. Jackson Center in James-town and the recipient of several community service awards.

Peterson will be interviewed by Ira Cooperman.

Thomas to appear on Chautauqua Sunrise

“Chautauqua Sunrise” will feature Mark Thomas as the guest Saturday. Thomas is with the New York State Parks and Historical Sites Office. The show will be hosted by Doc Hamels. The live, call-in program airs from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturdays. Individuals may call 753-5225 during that time with questions, comments or a shout-out. The program is rebroadcast each day at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. for some communities. The guest is subject to change.

Chautauqua Sunrise is shown live on Saturday mornings on Time Warner cable systems covering: Brocton, Cassadaga, Chau-tauqua, Fredonia, Mayville, North Harmony, Portland, Ripley, Sherman, Stockton and Westfield on Channel 5. In Dunkirk, Falconer, Forestville, Hanover, Irving, Jamestown, Lakewood and Silver Creek the program is on channel 19. The show originates at the Access Channel 5 studio in Mayville. Viewers should note that all area public access channels have been dropped from Time Warner’s analog service, but can be received on digital service with a converter at their legacy channel assignment, or on a digital television (channel varies by system) that has been recently autoscanned. Programming from Access Channel 5 (channel 21.4 on a QAM digital TV) is also aired each evening in the town of Hanover on cable channel 12 (channel 98.3 on a QAM digital TV).

‘Cooking with Nick’ to air on Access Channel 5

Nick Rizzo, a local chef from Mayville, returns this week with a show is entitled “Meatless Wednesday.” The program will air on Access Channel 5 at 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. each day, beginning Saturday and ending on Aug. 15. Rizzo makes baked ziti and vegetables. zucchini pizzettes, tomato and chick pea salad, and sambuca cake with fresh fruit topping. Chef Rizzo stresses that the meal can be prepared in about one hour.

‘Shave the Mayor’ to air on Access Channel 5

Sherman Mayor John Patterson gets his head shaved at Sherman Day festivities is the event captured in Destination Chautauqua County’s most recent television production. The program will air on Access Channel 5 at 12:30 and 6:30 p.m. each day, beginning Saturday and ending on Aug. 15.

Some of the participants giving the mayor his buzz include New York State Senator Cathy Young along with Sherman resident and former county legislator Fred Croscut. Mayor Patterson estimated that he has totaled around $7,500 which will be donated to Roswell Park Cancer Institute for research. His wife is a 2-time cancer survivor, who just found out this past Christmas that she is once again free of cancer.

South Dayton Farmers’ Market Saturday

This is National Farmers’ Market Week. The South Dayton Farmers’ Market is celebrating this event on the square Saturday at 10:30 a.m. with Children’s Story-time at the Market. “Who Grew My Soup” is a tale of a boy who doesn’t want to eat his vegetable soup and declares he won’t until he knows where it came from. To his surprise, a man in a flying tomato balloon shows up to answer his questions.

If inclement weather, storytime will be held at 10:30 a.m. in the Village Library.

The South Dayton Farmers Market is held Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy fresh produce, jams, pickles, Amish baked goods – donuts, breads, cookies, homemade aprons, other homemade items, and Oakes Traveling Mercantile with bulk items including dips, macaroni, flours and many more.

Anyone wishing to participate in the Market, call Karen Strickland 988-5076. There is no fee to participate.

Fundraiser for Boys & Girls Club Saturday

A community fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Chautauqua County will take place Saturday at the Bob Evans on Vineyard Drive. Bob Evans will donate 15 percent of its sale when you present a flyer at check out at the restaurant at 3877 Vineyard Drive in Dunkirk.

It is valid on dine in or carry out orders and lasts from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. To pick up a flyer, call the Boys & Girls Club at 366-1061 or stop by the OBSERVER offices at 10 E. Second St. in Dunkirk.

Republican picnic today at Point Gratiot

The City of Dunkirk Republican Committee’s annual picnic will be held today from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Hose 4 Firemen’s pavilion at Point Gratiot Park in Dunkirk.

Among those expected to attend are County Executive Vince Horrigan, Assembly-man Andy Goodell, County Clerk Larry Barmore, Board of Elections Commissioner Brian Abrams and candidate for sheriff, Russell Payne. Representatives from State Sen. Cathy Young’s and Congressman Tom Reed’s offices will be present to answer any questions you might have regarding their positions and concerns for our area.

Tickets are $15 per person or $25 per couple with children 10 and under free. Food, beverages and raffles will be part of the event. Call Truman Bradley at 366-2166 or Bill Tuggle at 366-8370 for more information.

Gas prices fall

Average retail gasoline prices in Rochester have fallen 2.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.73/g Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 319 gas outlets in Rochester. This compares with the national average that has fallen 1.5 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.49/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.

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Fredonia-Pomfret Rec. Dept. to host Field Day Wednesday

On Wednesday, the Fredonia-Pomfret Recreation Department will hold its annual Field Day for participants of the summer recreation program at Russell Joy Park from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.

All participants will be provided a pizza lunch and beverages and be entertained by a performance from “In Jest” at noon.

All other playgrounds in Pomfret and Fredonia will not be staffed that day.

Any questions can be directed to the Recreation Department office at 679-2311, or email fredrec@netsync.net.

Pre-school summer reading at library

Story Hour with Mrs. Westin and Mrs. Raymond will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Ahira Hall Memorial Library in Brocton.

Enjoy stories, songs, crafts and friends. For more information, call 792-9418.

Music in South Dayton Gazebo Wednesday

by Judd Sunshine Duo

On Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. music in the South Dayton Gazebo will be the by Judd Sunshine Duo. The summer music program is sponsored by the village of South Dayton, the towns of Dayton and Villenova, and the South Dayton Firebells. Refresh-ments available. Bring your lawn chairs.

Washington Park hosts National Night Out this evening

The city of Dunkirk will take part in the annual National Night Out event tonight, with Washington Park hosting the event beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Police, fire department members and other city officials will be present to meet with interested citizens.

“The Lego Movie” will be shown at dusk.

“We also stress that parents do not send their children alone to the events. This program in devised to show the children the importance of the community working together,” Police Chief David Ortolano stated.

Annual City Democratic picnic Wednesday

The city of Dunkirk Democratic Committee will host its annual picnic Wednesday at the Point Gratiot large pavilion beginning at 5 p.m. The picnic will feature a chicken barbecue dinner, along with raffles, prizes and fun. Cost is $10 for adults and $8 for children 12 and under. For further information call Frank Gawronski at 785-1810.

Cassadaga Job Corps Academy to host

informational session

The Cassadaga Job Corps Academy will host an informational session and tour on its campus at 8115 Glasgow Road on Thursday at 10 a.m.

CJCA provides training to begin a career in the healthcare, construction and the security industries, as well as high school equivalency classes to those in need of a diploma.

Training in certified nurse aide, carpentry, painting, plumbing and electrical are available as well as the advanced training for licensed practical nurse. Starting soon,

CJCA will also offer a security and protective services program. It will accept young adults, age 16-24, who are committed to a rigorous education and training program that are prepared to launch a career.

Applicants can apply for on-center living or non-residential status, and all applicants will enroll on a full federal scholarship if accepted. Contact Alicia Learn by calling 595-4298 or by email to learn.alicia@jobcorps.org for more information regarding income and other eligibility factors, and to reserve a spot for the upcoming tour.

For more information you can also visit cassadaga.jobcorps.gov.

61st anniversary

mini-reunion Saturday

The Class of 1953 DHS and SMA will celebrate their 61st anniversary with a mini-reunion on Saturday at 5 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel, 30 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk.

Food and drinks will be available for guests on their own.

For more information, call Arlene Kuhn at 366-3342.

Gowanda to hold

special meeting

The Gowanda Village Board will host a special meeting on Thursday at 5 p.m., at village hall.

The meeting will be with Simmons Recovery Consulting Services to discuss FEMA recovery efforts.

The meeting is open to the public.

Community Notebook

Forestville School Board of Education

The Forestville Central School Board of Education will hold a public hearing for the purpose of reviewing revisions to the Code of Conduct, followed by a public hearing for the purpose of reviewing revisions to the School Safety plan, followed by its regular monthly meeting on Thursday in the high school library at 6 p.m.

Town of Perrysburg

The Perrysburg Town Board will hold a work session on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Hall, 10460 Peck Hill Road, to discuss the Town Hall heating system.

Community movie night tonight

The Fredonia-Pomfret Recreation Department will hold its next movie night today. “Despicable Me” will be shown at the Lambert Street Playground starting at 8:45 p.m. All community members are welcome to come enjoy the movie. People are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for extra comfort.

Call the Recreation Department at 679-2311 or email to fredrec@netsync.net with any questions.

Game Night tonight

Come to the Anderson-Lee Library the first Mondays of the month at 6 p.m. for Game Night, to play board/card games with family and friends.

If you have any games at home, feel free to bring them in to add to the fun.

This program is free and open to the public.

Call 934-3468 or stop by 43 Main St. in Silver Creek for more information.

Game Night will not be held when the library is closed.

Land Bank & CHRIC

to showcase

rehab project

The Chautauqua Home Rehabilitation and Im-provement Corporation and Chautauqua County Land Bank Corporation will be hosting a media event on Thursday from 9 to 10 a.m. at 1115 Prendergast Ave. in Jamestown.

The purpose of the event is to showcase both organizations’ rehabilitation programs and to showcase the work completed at 1115 Prendergast Ave. Both organizations wish to increase their exposure within Chautauqua County.

Representatives from both the Chautauqua Home Rehabilitation and Improvement Corporation and Chautauqua County Land Bank will be onsite at the property to give a tour of the property, explain their organizations’ roles in the community, and field any questions. Local and county officials will also be in attendance.

For more information, call Josh Freifeld at 753-4514.

County Planning Board to hold monthly

meeting Tuesday

The Chautauqua County Planning Board’s monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday at 4 p.m. at the Gerace Office Building, Room 331, at 3 N. Erie St. in Mayville.

If you should have questions regarding this meeting, contact the Chautauqua County Planning and Economic Development Department at 661-8900.

Book sale Saturday

The Ripley Free Library is holding a giant book sale on Saturday. The library is located at 64 W. Main St. in Ripley. Doors open at 9 a.m. There will be thousands to choose from, including adult fiction, nonfiction, youth books, children’s books, and VCR tapes.

Dunkirk Lakefront 5KWalk/Run Saturday

The Dunkirk Lakefront 5KWalk/Run will begin and end at the Dunkirk Clarion Hotel, 30 Lake Shore Drive East, on Saturday.

This 5K starts at 9 a.m. and runs along the shores of Lake Erie. Fees are as follows: for the run: $20 pre-registration, $25 race day registration.

For the walk: $10 registration, free for under 14 with a registered adult. Age groups are 14 & under, 15 to 19, 20 to 24, 25 to 29, 30 to 34, 35 to 39, 40 to 44, 45 to 49, 50 to 54, 55 to 59, 60 to 64, 65 to 69, 70 to 79 and 80 & above.

Food and drinks will be provided to all registered runners and walkers. Guests may enjoy the festivities and food for $4 for adults and $2 for children.

The event is part of the Chautauqua Striders Runner of the Year Series. All proceeds from this event support the Dunkirk Boys and Girls Track programs. See lakefront5k.com for details.

Chautauqua Music camps accepting

on-site registrations

The Chautauqua Music Camps will be accepting on-site registrants for the 2014 camp, according to Director Peter Lindblom.

Since the mail-in registration date has passed, interested students may apply in-person on the first day, Aug. 11 at 8:30 a.m. It will take place at McKnight Hall on the grounds of Chautauqua Institution. Students can get directions at either the Turner or Main Gate entrance to the grounds.

The Chautauqua Music Camps is open to all band and orchestra instrumentalists who are in at least fifth grade. All information, including schedules, applications, and pictures, is available at the CMC website chautauquamusiccamps.org .

Students who will be registering on-site are asked to notify camp administration as soon as possible by emailing marcy.bacon@mac.com .

County Antique Equipment Association 40th annual show Aug. 15-17 in Stockton

The Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association will hold its 40th annual show of antique engines, farm tractors, autos, models, and other mechanical equipment Aug. 15, 16, and 17 on its grounds on Cemetery Road, Stockton.

Show hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. For a $5 donation, the public can see the equipment in operation and on parade.

There is a flea market, ample free parking, food, and permanent restrooms all on the grounds. There are demonstrations and events throughout the day and special events at posted times.

Children under 14 are admitted free. Senior citizen admission Friday is $3.

Garland Room sets summer hours

The Garland Room at the Barker Museum and Library in Fredonia will be open additional hours through Aug. 28. Hours will be: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 1 to 5 p.m. and Tuesday 4 to 8 p.m.

Volunteers will be on hand to help visitors with genealogical research.

Community Notebook

Community Movie Night Monday

The Fredonia-Pomfret Recreation Department will hold its next movie night on Monday, Aug. 4. “Despicable Me” will be shown at the Lambert Street Playground starting at 8:45 p.m. All community members are welcome to come enjoy the movie. People are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for extra comfort.

Call the Recreation Department at 679-2311 or email to fredrec@netsync.net with any questions.

Red Cross new lifeguard certification course offered at the Dunkirk school pool

The Red Cross New Lifeguard Certification Course will be held Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The course will cover New Lifeguarding certification, CPR/AED and First Aid. The class size is capped at 10 participants. Participants will need to bring a breathing barrier and should be prepared for classroom instruction and pool instruction. Participants are to meet in the Dunkirk High School Pool foyer area no later than 8 a.m.

The cost is $75 cash and will be paid the day of instruction. For questions or to register, email WSmock@Dunkirk.wnyric.org.

Game Night at Anderson-Lee Library Tuesday

Come to the Anderson-Lee Library the first Mondays of the month at 6 p.m. for Game Night, to play board/card games with family and friends. If you have any games at home, feel free to bring them in to add to the fun. This program is free and open to the public. Call 934-3468 or stop by 43 Main St. in Silver Creek for more information. Game Night will not be held when the library is closed.

Tree cutting near airport

SHERIDAN – Residents near the Chautauqua County Airport in Dunkirk have noticed the removal of a number of trees in the area. County officials note those trees are being removed due to concerns regarding sightlines for landing at one of the runways at the airport.

Community Notebook

Fundraiser includes contest

Teams may consist of up to four members at $20 per members, which includes a meal after the event.

Joining the Exempts Club in the Amazing Bar Crawl Race will be American Legion Post 62, The Fillmore, Bart’s Cove, Spike Dailey’s, The Clarion Hotel and Rookies on the Lake.

Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams.

Perrysburg work session Wednesday

The Perrysburg Town Board will hold a work session on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Hall, 10460 Peck Hill Road to discuss the Town Hall heating system.

County Planning Board to hold monthly meeting

The Chautauqua County Planning Board’s monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday at 4 p.m. at the Gerace Office Building, Room 331, at 3 N. Erie St. in Mayville,.

If you should have questions regarding this meeting, contact the Chautauqua County Planning and Economic Development Department at 661-8900.

VBS set for Laona U.M.

Vacation Bible School will be held at the Laona U.M. Church from monday to Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The theme this year is “Discovering Jesus Expedition.” There will be the Bible story, crafts, games and snacks. The program is about discovering Jesus in many ways and in many places. “Souls to Reach” puppet team will help with the program with the main character being Laona Lou. Children who have not gone to Bible school yet for the summer are welcome to come. For more information, call the church at 672-2497 or Evie Sievert at 673-1051.

CBRDC August

meeting canceled

Due to summer vacations, training sessions, etc. Chadwick Bay Regional Development Chairman Dan Schrantz has canceled the regularly scheduled August meeting for lack of a quorum.

The next regular meeting is scheduled for Sept. 11 at the host community of town of Pomfret. The agenda will include action on proposed final draft of the amended by-laws.

An official notice of the next meeting will be announced at a later date.

South Dayton Farmers’ Market is Saturday

The South Dayton Farmers’ Market is Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Village Square. Available will be fresh produce, baked goods, pickles, jams, homemade aprons and other homemade items, plus Jody’s Traveling Mercantile Store.

Also this Saturday on the Village Square from 11 a.m. to noon, bring the children to enjoy “Bubbles by Narda.” Also, on the Square from 11 a.m. to noon, the children can do bubble art with Heidi Howard and her children Zachery, Sadie and Jayden. If inclement weather, the bubble art will be held in the Village Library on Park Street.

Mothers of Twins and Triplets to meet

There will be a reunion picnic of the Northern Chautauqua County Mothers of Twins and Triplets Club Monday at 6 p.m. at the home of Tina Butryn, 49 N. Roberts Road, Dunkirk. Those attending are asked to bring a dish to pass and any old photographs of the group. For information call Tina Butryn at 363-7979 or Diane Millonzi at 679-1384.

Community Notebook

Westfield blueberry festival today

The Westfield Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market will hold a Blueberry Festival on today from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Moore Park, the corner of Main and Portage, Westfield.

It features a blueberry pie contest at 11 a.m. Pies must be in the judging area by 10 a.m., with contestant’s name on the bottom of the pie plate and a completed entry form.

There will be a reading by Amy Stephenson of “Blueberries for Sal” at 11:30 a.m. Other attractions include a demonstration by Tie Dye Master Cynthia Littleton, Tom Troccoli with Blues Renderings from the Gazebo, blueberry baked goods, fresh blueberries and blueberry farm to table.

Forestville School Board of Education

The Forestville Central School Board of Education will hold a public hearing for the purpose of reviewing revisions of the Code of Conduct, followed by a public hearing for the purpose of reviewing revisions to the School Safety plan, followed by their regular monthly meeting on Thursday in the high school library at 6 p.m.

Dunkirk Lakefront 5K Walk/Run Aug. 9

The Dunkirk Lakefront 5KWalk/Run will begin and end at the Dunkirk Clarion Hotel, 30 Lake Shore Drive East, on Aug. 9.

This 5K starts at 9 a.m. runs along the shores of Lake Erie. Fees are as follows: for the run: $20 pre-registration, $25 race day registration. For the walk: $10 registration, free for under 14 with a registered adult.

Age groups are 14 & under, 15 to 19, 20 to 24, 25 to 29, 30 to 34, 35 to 39, 40 to 44, 45 to 49, 50 to 54, 55 to 59, 60 to 64, 65 to 69, 70 to 79 and 80 & above. Food and drinks will be provided to all registered runners and walkers.

Guests may enjoy the festivities and food for $4 for adults and $2 for children.

The event is part of the Chautauqua Striders Runner of the Year Series. All proceeds from this event support the Dunkirk Boys and Girls Track programs. See lakefront5k.com for details.

Forestville Community Family Picnic Aug. 16

The first Forestville Community Family Picnic will be held Aug. 16 from 4 to 9 p.m. at the Forestville American Legion on Cedar Street. Residents of all ages from the Forestville School District are invited to attend.

Hot dogs, hamburgers, beverages, silverware and paper products will be provided. Residents are asked to bring a dish to pass. No alcohol.

There will be games for all ages and the movie “Frozen” will be aired.

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