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September 15, 2011 Edition – Main Section – A
Audubon Offering Class On Wild Edibles Contributed Article
On Thursday evening, September 22, at the Audubon Center and Sanctuary, teacher/naturalist Katie Finch will teach a class on identifying wild edibles, like this Yello Wood Sorrel. (Photo by Jennifer Schlick)
children under 12. Reservation deadline is Tuesday, September 20. To make reservations, call (716) 569-2345, email info@ jamestownaudubon.org, or use the on-line form available at http://jasprograms.wordpress.com/about/fall-foraging.
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The Audubon Center and Sanctuary is at 1600 Riverside Road, off Route 62 between Jamestown and Warren. For more information on this and all of Audubon’s programs and opportunities, call (716) 569-2345 or visit http://jamestownaudubon.org.
Panama Union Free School which was located on Wesleyan Street in the Village of Panama. He graduated from Fredonia Normal School in 1884 as class valedictorian. He began his teaching career in Corfu, NY, where he was also a
high school principal. Mr. McGraw purchased the American Journal of Railway Appliances in 1888 and over the next 15 years specialized in technical and trade publications. In 1909, he and John Hill formed a joint publishing firm known as McGraw-Hill. James H. McGraw IV, president of the McGraw-Hill Research Foundation, will be presenting a portrait of his great grandfather, James H. McGraw that will be placed in the library. The McGraw-Hill Research Foundation supports organizations, projects and activities that are advancing global education and knowledge in the 21st century.
Celebrate Apple Season contributed article Busit Apple Festival
The 37th annual Busti Apple Harvest Festival will be held Sunday, Sept. 25, always the last Sunday in September, on the grounds in Busti between and around the Grist Mill and Museum. The Festival features pioneer and 19th century skill demonstrations, craft vendors, farmers’ market, and ready to eat and take home foods. The historic Mill and the Busti Museum will be open. The Mill, as well as all other buildings, have been newly painted just in time for the festival. This year, we are pleased to report there are several more
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Panama Library to be Dedicated to James H. McGraw
On Monday, Sept. 12, Panama Central School’s high school library was rededicated during a special ceremony open to the public. The library was be dedicated to Panama native, James H. McGraw, founder of The McGraw-Hill Companies. Today, McGraw-Hill is a global financial information and education company. Mr. McGraw began his education at the King’s Corners school formerly located on Weeks Road in the Town of Harmony and finished his high school education at the
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Audubon Center and Sanctuary
In this harvest season, the Audubon Center and Sanctuary is offering “Fall Foraging,” an opportunity to expand your concept of what food is and take a look at wild edibles. From nuts and seeds to leaves and roots, on Thursday evening, September 22, Audubon teacher/naturalist Katie Finch will teach some easy to identify edible plants. The 6-8 pm class will begin inside with basic plant identification and instruction about how to collect wild edibles in a safe and sustainable way. Participants will then head outside to look at -- and sample -- some familiar plants around Audubon. Following the hike, prepared foods will be available for taste testing inside. Cost is $10 for members, $12 for nonmembers, and $5 for
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historical educational demonstrations on view. Some of these include shingle making, flax breaking, blacksmithing, candle making, apple butter making, log hewing, leather work, butter churning, quilting, knitting, spinning, and grain grinding. At 130 craft booths, handmade items including turned wood products, hand painted wooden holiday decorations, wooden chairs, candles, jewelry, ceramics, spices, baskets and place mats will be offered for sale. A major attraction this year will be a concert by the Old Dawg bluegrass. The band will perform in the Main Demonstration Area. The Allegheny River String will be performing and demonstrating square dancing in the road next to the museum. The Farmer’s Market will feature seasonal produce, maple products, honey and, of course, apples and cider and cider. The famous Busti homemade pies will be for sale by the piece and the pie in several varieties: apple, cherry, red raspberry, strawberry-rhubarb, blackberry, blueberry, peach and elderberry. New York cheese, apple butter, and baked goods will also be for sale. Beef
on kümmelweck, hamburgers, hot dogs, coffee, pop, lemonade, funnel cakes, candied apples, chili, sweet corn and cider for eating and drinking on the grounds , or for takeout will be sold. The 1838 historic Grist Mill has new exhibits and will be open for tours. Proceeds from the festival sales go into the Mill restoration fund. The sponsoring Busti Historical Society was founded with the chief goal of eventual restoration of the Mill. The Museum, next door, also features historical photos and artifacts on display. Other attractions include Stage coach rides by Crackerjack Farm for an additional fee, local tractor exhibits and Civil War re-enactors. An area in the museum is set up as a school from the days of the one room school. Busti introduced the craft festival concept into the southwestern New York area with the two-day Pioneer Craft Festival in 1972. The first Apple Festival was held in 1975. The adult admission fee is $3 with children under 12 free. Parking is free and convenient at the Firemen’s Grounds.The admission charge supports both Mill restoration and the Busti Fire Department. No pets please!
Cutline: Clients from Comfort Today Adult Day Care celebrated National Teddy Bear Day by stuffing fleece teddy bears to be given to children being treated in the Emergency Room at WCA Hospital. These seniors hope that a hug from a fuzzy teddy bear will bring a little comfort to these young patients. Comfort Today is an Adult Day Care Center which provides a safe and nurturing environment for seniors in
the Jamestown area. Comfort Today is open Monday through Friday and offers full and half day programs. Clients enjoy days filled with
music, art, crafts, and friendship. Transportation is available. For more information, call 338-0500.
New Family Learning Initiative Headquartered At Gateway Center Contributed Article E2CCB
The Erie 2-ChautauquaCattaraugus BOCES (E2CCB) is implementing a bold and comprehensive initiative in the form of a new Literacy Zone to address many educational, social, and community needs in Southern Chautauqua County beginning this fall. The new Literacy Zone will be headquartered at the Gateway Center on Water Street in Jamestown and is being developed by the E2CCB Adult & Community Education Division. It is scheduled to be up and running in the coming days, coinciding with National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, which is Sept. 12 to 18. Newly appointed coordinator Vincent Quatroche, a longtime local career educator, is optimistic about the benefits the new Literacy Zone will bring to the greater Jamestown community. “We are really excited about building this program from the ground up. Cooperative partners in the Jamestown area will be assisting us in bringing innovative and creative strategies to guide individuals and their families to numerous programs and avenues of assistance,” Quatroche said. The Family Learning Zone at Gateway, the formal name of the Literacy Zone, will provide pathways out of poverty for individuals and their families through innovation and community partnerships. Partners include the Chautauqua Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Council, the Jamestown Community Learning Council, the Joint Neighborhood Project, St. Susan’s Kitchen, Cornell
Cooperative Extension, Community Helping Hands, Prendergast Library, Chautauqua Works, and the Chautauqua County Department of Social Services. According to Quatroche, this holistic approach addresses barriers to education and employment opportunities, and the Family Learning Zone will encompass educational and workforce development initiatives, programs, activities, and partnerships to enhance the quality of life for participants, families, and the community at large. Literacy Zones are the product of a recent reform initiative developed by the New York State Board of Regents and the New York State Education Department to close the achievement gap in urban and rural communities with high levels of poverty and educational needs. Literacy Zones are intended to focus on meeting the literacy needs of a community at all age levels. The State Education Department has established 18 Literacy Zones across the state, and each Literacy Zone along with its satellite sites can provide pathways out of poverty for individuals and families in the following ways: • A continuum of literacy services from the early childhood through adult level, including strong support for parent involvement in their child’s literacy development at home and engagement with the school system; • Assistance and support for at-risk youth to enable them to complete high school and succeed in post-secondary education or advanced training; • Post-secondary transition assistance that enables out-
of-school youth and adults to attain a high school equivalency diploma and succeed in post-secondary education; • Programs that enable out-ofschool youth and adults who are receiving public assistance, food stamps, or families with incomes less than two times the poverty rate to obtain and retain employment; • Incarcerated transition for youth and adults returning to the community from incarceration; • Pathways to citizenship and English language proficiency for speakers of languages other than English; • Workforce development programs, including apprenticeship, career and technical education, and career pathways; • Support for mature workers and senior citizens to enable them to stay out of poverty; • Support for individuals with disabilities and their families; • Transition support for returning veterans and their families, including disabled veterans. According to Quatroche, support will be tailored to meet the specific needs of individuals and families in the Learning Zone community. E2CCB Adult Program Professional Joyce Golden will assist the Literacy Zone as a liaison between participants and service providers. The Literacy Zone is scheduled to be up and running by mid-September with an open house at the Gateway Center planned for late October. For more information, call 484-9811.
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