Chautauqua’s October Festival : October 4th & 5th, 2019 : Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua October 3rd - October 9th , 2019
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Audubon & Escape Rooms Collaborate
Audrey Kay Dowling in Abstract
New Screech Owl Escape Room Recently Installed
Airy Trees, Dancing Birds & Grapes You Can almost Taste
Escape Rooms at the Audubon Community Nature Center in Jamestown can be scheduled on Fridays and Saturdays from 5-7pm.
Local artist Audrey Kay Dowling recently sold rights to a work to the Marriott for the new Turnberry Resort in Miami, called Dreams of the Eastern Woodlands.
ENCHANTED FOREST October 4th &5th • 6-8 pm Audubon Community Nature Center CHQ. BOO & BREW FESTIVAL Friday, October 4th • 6-10 pm Chautauqua Barn, Mayville HAUNTING AT THE MALL Friday, October 4th • 7:30-11:30 pm Chautauqua Mall, Lakewood GUPPY’S CLAMBAKE October 4th - 6th • 3:30-10 pm Guppy’s Restaurant, Bemus Point CHAUTAUQUA’S OCTOBER FEST. October 4th & 5th • 4 pm & 12 pm Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua INTERNATIONAL PEACEMAKER Friday, October 4th • 5 pm Robert H Jackson Center, Jamestown ENCHANTED FOREST Friday, October 4th • 6-8 pm Audubon Community Nature Center “FREDONIA MARXONIA” Friday, October 4th • 7 pm 1891 Fredonia Opera House, Fredonia “SCARY STORIES” AT THE REG Saturday, October 5th • 8 pm Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Jamestown JAMESTOWN PUBLIC MARKET Saturday, October 5th • 10-2pm Cherry Street, Jamestown FREDONIA FARMER’S MARKET Saturday, October 5th • 10-1pm Main Street, Fredonia “PUMPKINTOWN” Ocotber 5th & 6th • 10-6 pm 3435 Baker Street, Jamestown
By Ann-Marie Gariepy
By Carol Fisher
on board. Newly designed by Catherine Johner, of Escape The Escape Room craze is Rooms Jamestown, the Screech sweeping the nation and doesn’t Owl Escape recently installed seem to be losing any steam. at the Audubon is sure to be a Recently, Jamestown’s Audubon See “ESCAPE” Page 8 Community Nature Center got
insight into just what abstract art is. “Abstraction indicates a Having little artistic talent, departure from reality in depiction I love to look at art, but can of imagery in art. This departure honestly say that I do not from accurate representation understand abstract art. Turning See “DOWLING” Page 8 to Wikipedia, I gained a little
Vets Finding Vets Program
Jamestown’s Duquesne Car
Fenton History Center Event at CHQ Harbor Hotel
SAINTS & SINNERS TOURS Saturday, October 5th • 3-8 pm Lake View Cemetery, Jamestown GUEST SPEAKER SERIES Wednesday, October 9th • 7 pm Historical Society Museum, Bemus Point “GHOSTBUSTERS’ FREE MOVIE Friday, October 11th • 7:30-9:30 pm National Comedy Center, Jamestown BIGFOOT MOVIE EXPO Friday, October 11th • 6-12 am Camp Onyasha, Dewittville VETS FINDING VETS PROGRAM Monday, October 21st • 7pm FREE Harbor Hotel, Celoron For More Weekly Events Visit www.tourchautauqua.com
Sneak Peek Inside this Issue...
Annual “Walk 4 Paws” Event
Chautauqua Institution Hosts this Saturday ... Page 10
Innovative Experimental Car Doomed Failure
By Sharon Witchey His quotes are memorable: “I went from being a hot shot pilot to hanging upside down.” / “I panicked for the first time in my life….”/ “I went against everything that I was trained to do……”, Air Force Colonel Ken Cordier explains the “most dramatic change of state” when he was shot down with his “back seater” Mike Lane over a rice paddy in North Vietnam on December 2, 1966. For the next 6 years, 3 months and 2 days he was held as a Prisoner of War in and around Hanoi, in North Vietnam. His story is spellbinding. When first captured, he describes his environment using the letter B. Boards on which to sleep, bricks covering windows, a light bulb shining 24/7, a speaker box spewing Vietnamese propaganda, and a bucket used as a toilet. The lack of nourishing food, fresh air and exercise was a daily trial. As time went on, Cordier learned a See “POW” Page 9
By Helen Ebersole In the decade of the 1890s a vehicle powered by an internal combustion engine proved to be road-worthy. After 1900 car manufacturing became an attractive new enterprise. Both small and large cities began to set up their own car factories.
Guppy’s Annual Clambake
Weekend Extravaganza Oct. 4 - 6 in Bemus Point By Ann-Marie Gariepy
Who will take home the trophy for best costume? The Saturday is the Walk 4 Paws at the world famous Chautauqua Institution, presented by Happy Hounds Hotel and Day Spa and Petco! Pictured: Pomsky pup, Abby Cadabby as a unicorn at last year’s event in Chautauqua.
Saints & Sinners Cemetery Tours ... Pg. 3 Lake View Cemetery of Jamestown Hosts Oct. 5 & 12
In 1903 a group of industrialists in Buffalo New York organized a company, which was capitalized at $50,000. They then produced an experimental car, which they named the Duquesne. Public interest in this was aroused by many innovations in operation and style, which were incorporated. The early tiller was replaced by a steering wheel. Head lights turned with front wheels. The laborious task of cranking to start the engine was avoided by the use of an ingenious device handled by the driver. This first Duquesne was considered an experimental car. However, it was so publicly appealing that the company was able to double its capital to $100,000. News of the Duquesne spread to the region. In Jamestown a group of industrialists and municipal institutions began negotiations to purchase the Duquesne Motor Company and move the plant to Jamestown. The Jamestown group finally met the asking price See “CAR” Page 9
Martz-Kohl Observatory
New Telescope Celebrated at Grand Opening
“This was a real, nice clambake. We’re mighty glad you came!” No one sang it better than Rodgers and Hammerstein and no one does it better than Guppy’s Tavern! Grab the The Martz-Kohl Observatory located in Frewsgang and get to Guppy’s this Friday through Sunday, burg NY is run by the Marshal Martz Memorial October 4th-6th for their annual clambake. Astronomical Association, a not-for-profit vol“The vittles we ate were good you bet, the company untary group of people interested in astronomy. was the same”. A $15 non-refundable deposit reserves your live, market price, lobster for the big event. Treat By Nicholas Pircio yourself to a steamed clams appetizer. Additional special “event only” entrees include a fresh Haddock “Keep your eyes on the sky!” is the frequent exhortation fish fry, smothered flat iron clams and...well...clams! of Bird the Beatnik on the long-running “Off Beat All entrees are served with a cup of piping hot Cinema” late night television program based in Buffalo. See “LOBSTER” Page 6
See “STARS” Page 7
International Peacemaker : October 4th, 2019 : Cappa theatre, Robert H. Jackson Center, Jamestown
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Welcome Fall With October Festival Early Brewers & Bottlers Presentation At The Chautauqua Institution On October 4th & 5th
CHAUTAUQUA, N.Y. — Chautauqua Institution is pleased to announce it will host a special October Festival, featuring Oktoberfestinspired events and activities to celebrate the beginning of fall on its picturesque lakeside grounds. Festivities will include German-style food, hay rides, axe throwing and other seasonal activities, and there is no charge for admission or parking. A special package is available at the Athenaeum Hotel for guests who wish to stay the full weekend, through Sunday morning. The Chautauqua October Festival kicks off on Friday, Oct. 4, with a three-course German-inspired tasting menu at the Athenaeum Hotel. The hotel’s lounge will be open from 4 p.m. to midnight, and entertainment before and after The Shotskis will provide dinner, a five-piece ensemble that plays German classics and
party songs, from 4 to 6 pm and 8 to 10 pm. Reservations for Friday’s dinner can be made at fall.chq.org. Then, from 12 to 5 pm Saturday, Oct. 5, the festivities move to Bestor Plaza, Chautauqua’s town square. Alongside German-style food, drinks and adult beverages at the Brick Walk Cafe, a mix of family-friendly and adultoriented activities will include hay rides, bobbing for apples, a bounce house, pumpkin painting, and axe throwing by AXEWAGON. See fall.chq. org for a full list. Fees apply for food and drinks and for some activities. Additionally, a number of the shops on Bestor Plaza will keep hours during the October Festival. Chautauqua’s standard recreational activities are also available to Festival attendees, including golf at the Chautauqua Golf Club, tennis at the Chautauqua Tennis
Center and fitness activities and swimming at Chautauqua Health & Fitness. The Chautauqua Institution grounds are open to the public with no entry or parking fees until the 2020 summer season begins on June 27. More information on fall activities at Chautauqua can be found at fall.chq.org. Some shops and restaurants, including the Chautauqua Bookstore and Afterwords Café, keep regular hours throughout the winter and spring. Visit the Institution’s Year-Round Dining and Shopping page for more details. ABOUT CHAUTAUQUA INSTITUTION: The preeminent expression of lifelong learning in the United States, Chautauqua Institution comes alive each summer with a unique mix of fine and performing arts, lectures, interfaith worship and programs, and recreational activities. Over the course of nine weeks, more than 100,000 people visit Chautauqua and participate in programs, classes and community events for all ages — all within the beautiful setting of a historic lakeside village. As a community, we celebrate, encourage and study the arts and treat them as integral to all of learning, and we convene the critical conversations of the day to advance understanding through civil dialogue.
Hosted by The Jamestown Brewing Company, October 12th, 6 pm
Jamestown Brewing Company is hosting a presentation of Early Brewers and Bottlers of Chautauqua County on October 12th from 6-8pm. Chautauqua County is experiencing a beer renaissance with numerous microbreweries and craft beer establishments currently operating in several of our local communities. But the latest businesses currently in operation are just the latest in a long line of bottlers and breweries that existed both before and after prohibition.
Chautauqua County Historical Society trustee and historian BOB JOHNSTON will focus on some of the past brewing operations with a program entitled EARLY HISTORY OF CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY BREWERS, BOTTLERS AND BEERS. Johnston plans to speak to what early county residents were doing when it came to the beer trade up to the end of prohibition. He’ll offer a rundown of early brewers and bottler history and artifacts. He’ll also explain what’s
The Jamestown Community College invites you to experience “Scandinavian Culture Days” on October 5th. Presenting a series of workshops and fellowship
about Scandinavia. Workshops include Swedish language, genealogy, Swedish weaving, knitting, hardanger embroidery, chip carving, Norwegian painting, adult and
child folk dancing, a Swedish school for children, cooking, book discussion, videos, Viking games and much more. For more information please call, 716-665-0883.
21 Brix Winery is celebrating it’s Fall Fest on October 6th from 12 pm till 5 pm. Located at the 21 Brix Winery, 6654 West Main Rd, Portland,NY 14769.
Hop into harvest season at 21 Brix; round up the whole family and head to the winery on Sunday, October 6th from 12-5 pm for a crisp day of supporting local vendors.
of Ghost Busters and there is the Big Foot Convention in Dewittville. Farmer’s Markets and Haunted Houses abound through the month of October. There is always a reason to celebrate every season in Chautauqua County and you are never hard pressed to find one to a ton when you browse the pages of The Lakeside Ledger! If you have an event coming up you would like our readers to know about please email us info@thevillagerny.com. See you dancing -- JZ
Bemus Point Historical Society
At The 21 Brix Winery On October 6th, 12 pm - 5 pm
At Jamestown Community College, October 5th
“Dancing In the Leaves!”
Chautauqua Boo & Brew to gone and what still remains, benefit CASA this Friday in including the mundane, Mayville, Guppy’s Clambake interesting and sometimes all weekend in Bemus Point macabre details of the early and Octoberfest at Chautauqua brewing industry. Institution … that gives us To coincide with the little time to prepare for next topic, the historical society weekend’s Fall Fest at Peek’n is partnering with a newly Peak, but don’t worry, they opened local brewing have two: 32nd Annual Fall establishment in presenting Fest at Peek’n Peak Resort this special program! is happening October 12-13 It will take place on Saturday, AND October 19-20. If this Oct. 12 at 6pm inside the isn’t enough, next weekend newly opened Jamestown boasts another free screening Brewery, 119 W. Third St., at the National Comedy Center Jamestown. The presentation in Jamestown with a viewing will be held in the special Banquet Room inside the brewery, on the 3rd Floor. There is no cost to attend but refreshments and food will be available for sale before The Bemus Point Historical ent a discussion on why and or after the program. The Guest Speaker Series con- how Jamestown and the surbusiness will also offer a tour tinues on Wednesday Octo- rounding region nourished the of the new brewing operation ber 9, 2019. Twan Leenders, talent of Roger Tory Peterson. following Johnston’s President of the Roger Tory The event is free and open Peterson Institute, will pres- to the public beginning at presentation. RSVPs are appreciated but not required.
21 Brix Fall Festival
Scandinavian Culture Days
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With everything from pickles and home decor to watercolor paintings, soaps and more, live music from The HighLife, tasty food, yard games--the list goes on! Grab a glass of mulled wine or Twisted Tree cider from Big Inlet--relax with family and friends and enjoy the fall season before the snow hits. Happy Fall, y’all! Their vendors are listed below: Franklin’s Honey & Apples, Herb’n Garden Farms, MapleView Alpacas, Alpine Made, Susie Cuke’s Pickle Company, Burning Asphalt Sauces, Impulsive Craftsman creations by Johnny Conti, Kathy Holser Beach Glass and Watercolors by Liane
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Reg Lenna Joins Forces w/Comedy Ctr. Reg Lenna in Talks With National Comedy Center About Collaboration
Jamestown, New York – September 26, 2019 – The Reg Lenna Center for the Arts and the National Comedy Center will explore the potential of joining forces as a combined organization in the coming months, it was announced today by the board of directors of both organizations. A memorandum of understanding was unanimously agreed upon by both boards, in which the Reg Lenna would permanently join of the National Comedy Center upon the completion of due diligence, the finalization of a definitive agreement and the final approval of each board. The Reg Lenna board of directors recently approached the National Comedy Center board to explore an enhanced partnership in which the two organizations would restructure to help support both organizations’ missions and long-term goals. Following the approval of the Memorandum of Understanding by both boards earlier this week,
a task force comprised of board members and staff from both organizations will now be created to finalize the new organizational structure and to develop a long term business plan, while leveraging the synergies and efficiencies of a combined entity. “We’re so proud of the team at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, and what it has achieved in recent years. Thanks, in part, to local foundation support, we have completed a significant renovation that positions us for future growth. Now is the perfect time to explore a partnership with the National Comedy Center in expanding our reach and programming opportunities, and achieving sustainability,” stated Maria Kindberg, president of the Reg Lenna Board of Directors. As the longest standing arts and cultural organization in the community, the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts will continue to strengthen vital connections. As we explore enhanced partnership opportunities
with the National Comedy Center, we will focus on better meeting our mission of inspiring, educating and empowering an engaged community. Joining forces with the Comedy Center will assist us in doing so,” stated Phin DeMink, Vice President of the Reg Lenna Board of Directors. “The Reg Lenna Center for the Arts is a true jewel for Jamestown and Western New York,” stated Tom Benson, National Comedy Center project chairman. “By joining forces with the National Comedy Center, our two outstanding organizations can help fulfill our respective missions, while growing our brands and reaching new audiences more effectively – the National Comedy Center as a national-scale attraction and the Reg Lenna Center as the hub for arts and culture in our local community.” The Reg Lenna Center for the Arts will continue host a broad range of events including live concerts, movies, ballet, orchestras, gallery shows, comedy performances and more.
Saints & Sinners Cemetery Tours Lake View Cemetery of Jamestown Hosts October 5th & October 12th
Come join the Fenton History Center for the “Saints & Sinners Cemetery Tours” on October 5th and October 12th, 3 pm till 8 pm both Saturdays. The Annual Saints and Sinners Walking Tours are historically informative and are an
excellent way to get in spirit Carriage Tours start at 3 PM, for All Hallows Eve. Explore 4 PM, and 5 PM. Evening the cemetery after dark while walking tours starts at 6 pm your guide uncovers some and start every 30 minutes. of the over 43,000 personal The last tour will leave at 8 pm. stories that are hidden within Tickets sell quickly for this Lake View Cemetery of event. Please call the Fenton Jamestown, New York. History Center at (716) 664Afternoon Horse-Drawn 6256 to reserve tickets.
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The Andrew & Noel Morning Show • ON-AIR and AT40 with Ryan Seacrest Afternoon’s with Kyle Lewis • Top30 Remix with Hollywood Hamilton Sunday Night Slow Jams’ Enchanted Forest : October 4th & 5th, 2019 : Audubon Community Nature Center, Jamestown
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The Haunting at the Mall haunted house, located at Chautauqua Mall behind JCPenney, will open its doors every Friday and Saturday for five weekends starting October 4, 2019 and on Halloween night. This year’s theme is “Killer Karnival.”
The Haunting at the Mall, under the direction of event planner Scott Mekus of Eventz by Scott, opens its doors this Friday, October 4 at the Chautauqua Mall in Lakewood. The indoor haunted house, which is located on the second floor above JCPenney with
an exterior entrance behind the store, is celebrating their seventh year of operation. The dates of the “Killer Karnival” themed haunted house continues every Friday and Saturday through November 2 from 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm including Thursday’s Halloween night.
Backyard Curling League Begins Multiple Leagues And Times At The Northwest Arena
The cost is $15 for discounted pre-sale tickets available at Don’s Car Wash, Second Chances Thrift Store and Outrage Art in Jamestown or on-line at www.eventzbyscott. com. The price at the door is $20 per person. A “Step Right Up” ticket where you can skip the line to see the haunt is $28. A special kid-friendly haunt on Saturday, October 26 from 3 to 6 pm for $5 per person during the mall-wide 2 to 4 p.m. Boo Bash trick or treat event will also take place. Tickets are available at the door only. Since the start of the Halloween operation in 2013, a portion of the proceeds has benefitted the Chautauqua County Humane Society in Jamestown. Over 100 Scare Jamestown, NY) – Northwest Crew volunteers make theArena is thrilled to announce it haunted house operate eachwill be hosting its first everyear. curling league! Grab your For more informationfriends and form your teams to or if you are interested incompete in this fun, easy, team volunteering at the hauntedevent anyone can play. house as an Scare Crew actor/ The Backyard Curling event assistant, contact Mekusleague will be on Wednesday at (716) 720-0564, smekus@evenings and will feature 2 eventzbyscott or on Facebook at The Haunting at the Mall.
Fall Foliage Vineyard Walks At The Johnson Estate Winery, Three Dates In October, 9:30 am
league times, 5:30-6:25 pm and 6:30-7:25 pm. Each team consists of 4 players and each league is limited to 8 teams. Due to popular demand, there will be another league night beginning on Oct.21, which run on Monday’s at 5:45-6:40 pm and 6:45-7:40 pm. All interested teams
can register at www. northwestarena.com, by calling 716.484.2624, or at the Northwest Arena, located at 319 W 3rd St, Jamestown, NY 14701. Payment is due at time of registration. For more information please contact keith.martin@northwestarena. com.
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At the Northwest Arena of Jamestown, October 4th & 5th, 7 pm
The Northwest Arena of Concessions available. The is to help aspiring 16 – 20 recommended since the Jamestown invites you to Jamestown Rebels are an year olds in their quest to maximum capacity for this watch Rebels Hockey on American Junior hockey team achieve their goal of a better event is sixteen walkers. October 4th & 5th at 7 pm. that plays in the 43-year-old education through collegiate Groups of five or more should Jamestown’s own Hockey North American Hockey hockey. call the winery in advance to Team! The Rebels is a proud League. The premise of the For more information please reserve their places. Please member of the NAHL. Rebels, and the league itself, visit, rebelshocky.us wear appropriate walking shoes and outerwear. Hard rain cancels this walk (with DENtaL SErvicES a refund) but the winery has umbrellas for light drizzles. Children who can happily 890 East Second Street | Jamestown, NY 14701 | 716.661.1431 walk for 45 minutes with their At Holiday Valley’s Mountain Sports Center, October 13th, 10 am 186 Lake Shore Drive West | Dunkirk, New York 14048 | 716.366.1661 parents are welcome - we will have Concord grape juice for each age group. Registration them! & # pickup from 8:30 am on race-day at the Holiday Valley Mountain sports Center. Raceday registrations are welcome. Races start promptly at 10 am. All the action takes place at Coming October 12th - 14th, Various Locations In Chautauqua County the Holiday Valley Mountain END UNIT! TIMBER FRAME CHALET! NEW PRICE! 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Ken’s place was clean and had a number of nice touches that made it a comfortable spot to relax. Not that there was any need to stay in the apartment - the location is excellent for both walking around town (many food options nearby) and as a base for exploring the area. The host was quite helpful and knowledgeable. He responded quickly to questions and offered plenty of suggestions for the area. We’d de�initely stay again. -Chris- September, 2019 “The location is fantastic to downtown and the lake and great for porch sitting and just watching the town and all the people. The decor is very nicely done and the bed is very comfortable. We enjoyed the rocking chairs on the porch. Fun shopping and restaurants/bars nearby.” ---Darla, July 2019
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At The National Comedy Center, October 11th, 7:30 pm Lakewood, NY - On October 8th at 5:30 PM, Off the Beaten Path Bookstore and the Lakewood Memorial Library are excited to bring Lissa Marie Redmond back to Lakewood for a third time. This free event hosted at the Library (12 W. Summit Street, Lakewood, NY) is open to the public and will consist of a Q&A with the author, followed up by a book signing. Redmond is promoting the third book in her Cold Case Detective series, A Means
to and End. The first two books in this series, A Cold Day in Hell and The Murder Book, are the top two selling titles at Off the Beaten Path Bookstore. More copies of A Cold Day in Hell have been sold than any other title in Off the Beaten Path Bookstore’s 10 year history. While the first two books in this series are set in Buffalo, A Means to an End has a number of scenes set in and around Chautauqua County, and a
fictional Chautauqua County Sheriff officer is one of the main characters in the novel. Lissa Marie Redmond is a recently retired Cold Case Homicide detective with the Buffalo Police Department. She lives and writes in Buffalo, New York, with her husband and two kids. Copies of her book can be purchased at Off the Beaten Path Bookstore, and will be available for purchase during the event at the Lakewood Memorial Library.
Westfield Farmer’s & Artisan’s Market : October 5th, 2019 : Moore Park, Westfield
The National Comedy Center is hosting a FREE movie night featuring the “Ghostbusters” on October 11th from 7:30 pm till 9:30 pm. Join us outside of the National Comedy Center for a free showing of the original Ghostbusters on our two 350-square-foot video screens! Beer and wine will be available for purchase. Ghostbusters is one of the biggest blockbuster comedy films of all time -- directed by Ivan Reitman and written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis. After the members of a team of scientists (Harold Ramis, Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray) lose their cushy positions at a university in New York City, they decide to become “Ghostbusters” to wage a high-tech battle with the supernatural for money. They stumble upon a gateway to another dimension, a doorway that will release evil upon the city. The Ghostbusters must now save New York from complete destruction.
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October 3rd - October 9th, 2019 Volume 3 ~ Issue 41
Fall Fun At The Harvest View Harvest View Greenhouse In Fredonia, October 5th &6th, 10 am
Harvest View Greenhouses is offering Fall Fun on 4936 W Main Rd in Fredonia, NY on October 5th & 6th from 10 am till 6 pm. Chrysanthemum (MUMS), pumpkins, decorative gourds, straw bales, corn stalks, apples and more. Be sure to visit Harvest View Greenhouse in Fredonia, New York this fall season for outdoor fun at the new Agritainment Play Area. Inside activities: Children 2 and up: Little farmers Land -variety of child tire swings, slides, and corn table boxes. Hobby Horse Run-Choose a selection of ponies and dinosaurs and gallop through the horseshoe shaped track Hop a lot-These rubber hopper balls are fun for all ages, hop until your hearts content Tractor Palooza-Choose your pedal tractor and make your way through twist and turns. Graveyard diggers-Dig for treasure with the hand operated bucket diggers Corn Hole-Adult and children appropriate
Rockin Roller-Have fun in these 5’ round pipes racing, spinning from one end of the greenhouse to the other. Gladiator Joust- step into the ring and do your best balancing act with our padded jousting sticks. First one to lose their balance is dethroned. Dirt King Trike track-These Trikes are built for 7 and up to adult. Dual wheels help king your balance as you pedal up and over speed bumps. Surely a laugh for the entire family. Sports Row: Basketball Shoot some hoops as you challenge your friend to the most baskets made in a row. Baseball Take your best shot at the harvest View Change up baseball board Football Be Quarter back for the day and practice your Hail Mary. Apple Cannons-This activity is sure to get the kids juiced up. Kids, Grandparents, Moms and Dads are all sure to have a blast with our air powered Apple Cannons. Take aim at moving and stationary targets.
“Vaudeville And The Marx Brothers” Fredonia Marxonia At The 1891 Fredonia Opera House, October 4th, 7:30 pm staging at the New York Fringe Festival, before it went on to an Off-Broadway run in 2016. Trav has written for The New York Times, The Village Voice, and American Theatre. He created and maintains the blog Travalanche, a rich source of information about entertainers, including the Marx Brothers. He wrote the liner notes for the upcoming Archeophone Records CD containing sketches of the pioneering vaudeville comedy team, Weber and Fields. The 1891 Fredonia Opera House was Fredonia’s venue for vaudeville. Come to see this presentation and learn about the history of vaudeville, the Marx Brothers, and how citizens of the area sought entertainment generations ago. Trav S.D’s appearance in Fredonia is supported through the Fredonia College Foundation’s CarnahanJackson Humanities Fund and the Hahn Family Freedonia Marxonia Fund. The Hahn Family funds Freedonia Marxonia, the annual festival that celebrates the Marx Brothers and their 1933 movie Duck Soup, set in “Freedonia.” Admission is FREE; tickets available at the door.
Charlie’s Crazy Corn Pit area-15 tons of corn, 30,000Come join the 1891 Fredonia Brothers, the Marx Brothers’ Opera House for an illustrated own lbs. of fun experiences in Outside activities: forlecture by Trav S.D.; vaudeville, and vaudeville all ages: Giant Jumpingpresented as part of Freedonia history in western New York Tractor Tire obstacle course-Marxonia’s 2019 theme will be presented by writer Challenge yourself on the“Vaudeville and the Marx and performer Trav S.D. Jumping tractor tire obstacleBrothers” Trav S.D. is the author of FREE General Admission No Applause - Just Thrown course Harvest View Red Barn The Marx Brothers began Money: The Book that Made Wicked Whirler-Have atheir careers in vaudeville, the Vaudeville Famous and Chain whirly good time spinning inpredominant form of popular of Fools: Silent Comedy the Red barn Wicked Whirlerentertainment during the late and Its Legacies from Giant Pumpkin Slide-Gain19th and early 20th centuries. Nickelodeons to YouTube. some serious speed down theBefore the Brothers went on He was an organizer of giant pipe slides. (slide atto become comedy stars of Marxfest, the 2014 monthBroadway, movies, radio, long celebration of the Marx your own risk) Climbing Hay Pyramid-Getand television, they spent Brothers held in New York your heart pumping with anearly 20 years performing in City. He was a producer climb to the top of over 10ftvaudeville theaters around the of the recent revival of the country. tall hay pyramid. Marx Brothers’ 1924 musical Syd’s Farm Friends-If you The story of vaudeville’s I’ll Say She Is, and directed love animals make sure toinfluences on the Marx its initial reading and 2014 stop into Syd’s farm friends and check out all the different animals in our animal barn. General Admission is $5, Children 2 and Under are First Friday Lunch Bunch at the Audubon, October 4th, FREE. *Apple Cannons, Pumpkin Painting, and Hay and clicking “Current Jamestown, N.Y. – Did beaver on their property. Rides to Pick Your Own Schedule.” Pettit is a wildlife biologist you know that beavers are Pumpkin (Sat./Sun. ONLY) Audubon Community are not included in admissionthe second-largest rodents in and the sportsmen education Nature Center is located at coordinator for the New the world, and that they were price. nearly completely eradicated York State Department of 1600 Riverside Road, onefrom New York State in the Environmental Conservation quarter mile east of Route 62 Region 9, serving Allegany, between Jamestown, N.Y., early 1800’s? Audubon Community Nature Cattaraugus and Chautauqua and Warren, Pa. To learn Center has had beavers Counties. She is responsible more about Audubon and its managing furbearer many programs, call (716) popping up all over their for At the Reg Lenna Center For The Arts, October 9th, 7 pm property, with lodges and and small game mammal 569-2345 during business hours, visit AudubonCNC. the box office opens. Buy tickets through link dams built near the trails as populations in the region. org, or find Audubon Bring a brown bag lunch to well as in the swamps. About the film: Javed is above, call 716.484.7070 or Community Nature Center on share afterward and enjoy the At Audubon’s First Friday a Pakistani teenager who visit the following ticketing Facebook. company of the presenters and Lunch Bunch on October experiences racial and locations: Audubon Community Nature fellow participants. 4, you can learn about economic turmoil while living Reg Lenna Box Office Center builds and nurtures The fee for attending First how beavers have made a in Luton, England, in 1987. Tues. through Fri. 10 am connections between people Friday is $8 or $6 for Nature comeback and the many He writes poetry as a way to 12 pm; One hour prior to all and nature by providing Center members. Walk-ins are benefits they provide. escape the intolerance of his movies and events. 116 E. 3rd positive outdoor experiences, welcome. Registrations are Jennifer Pettit’s “The hometown and the stubborn St. - enter through main doors opportunities to learn about accepted through Thursday, Truth About Beavers” will views of his traditional father. under the marquee. and understand the natural September 5, by calling (716) include beaver biology, as When a classmate introduces 3rd on 3rd Gallery Ticketing world, and knowledge to 569-2345 during business well as the history of beaver him to the music of Bruce Counter - Mon., Tues., & act in environmentally hours or going online to management in New York and Springsteen, Javed sees Wed. 12 - 5 pm; Thurs. 12 parallels between the singer’s 6 pm, Fri. 12 - 8 pm; Sat. 12 how landowners can manage AudubonCNC.org/Programs responsible ways. The Reg Lenna presents powerful lyrics and his own - 6 pm. 108 E. 3rd St. - enter a viewing of “Blinded By working-class environment. through gallery door to the The Light” on Wednesday, Springsteen’s melodies soon right of the awning entrance. October 9th at 7 pm. inspire Javed to find his own Events, artists, times, and Cost is only $6! Online ticket voice and follow his dreams. dates are all subject to change. a better driveway. We also put with about 40 to 50 people sales close one hour before The film is Rated PG-13 with in a roll-off roof. So, there’s there during the summer. Event sponsor: MediaOne performance start time when a run time of 118 minutes. no observatory like it.” “We’ve had movie night on Radio Group Cont. From Cover Some visitors eagerly make Wednesday nights, and our a long trip to western New theme coming up in October the New England clambake and pizzas, poultry and steaks York. “we had a lady come is telescopes. We’ll be talking is a traditional method of as well as Mexican fare are He’d get a much better view from Houston Texas this past about how to purchase a cooking seafood, such as there for your choosing. They if he travelled to Frewsburg, summer with her two little telescope for Christmas if Cont. From Cover lobster, mussels, crabs, soft- didn’t forget the kids and for where the Martz-Kohl kids. When asked what brings anyone is interested, and a shell clams, and quahogs just $9 younger diners can Observatory is showing off a her up here, she said, ‘We little bit about them.” An (hard clams). choose from the most fun brand new telescope housed came for you only. We drove upcoming guest will be John seafood bisque, locally The food is traditionally finger foods and favorites in a completely retooled all the way up here to see this Mangus, the head engineer grown corn on the cob, a cooked by steaming the around. From appetizers building. Mark your calendar observatory because we saw it with the James Webb dozen steamed clams, tender ingredients over layers of to delectable homemade for some of the highlights as online. My kids are into it and telescope, which is larger and redskin potatoes and tasty, seaweed. Traditionally those desserts, the chef’s and the observatory moves into we couldn’t find anything like will eventually replace the toasty garlic bread. Wash it attending a clambake would attentive staff have got you the fall season. it. They stayed an extra week; Hubble Telescope. Mangus all down with a fishbowl full take up pails and shovels covered. is set to visit the Martz-Kohl Topping the agenda is they were so impressed.’ “ of fruity fun, an icy blueberry and head to the shore, often- As always, Guppy’s is an all the Grand Opening set for The construction is complete Observatory on Wednesday, Moscow mule, sparkling wearing clam diggers (¾ ages, family friendly place to Saturday October 19th, with and the observatory is October 16th at 7:30pm. sangria, refreshing Mojito or length pants that allowed you meet, eat, drink and be merry. a ribbon cutting ceremony at automated. Nelson said the While someone mans the one of their many local brews to be in shallow water without So bring your friends, family, 2pm. An open observatory problem is it’s not automated observatory every Wednesday with 13 tapped beers there’s getting wet) and dig for clams neighbors...the whole gang night is set for 7:30pm. for the general public, with night, they also like to sure to be something to tempt that would be prepared for to Guppy’s this weekend It will mark the end of a the telescope remotely run schedule one weekend a your taste buds. If bottled eating. for their annual clambake lengthy construction period, from places like Hawaii and month when the moon is beer is more your style, there But you don’t have to do and help usher in the fall amounting to over 17 years. Florida. “But that will be down or off, so people can use are over 40 to choose from! that! Guppy’s has taken all season. Located on NY- That’s according to Gary getting into our system. We the large telescopes without Owners Doug and Christy the hard work, and sand, out 430, in Bemus Point, NY. Nelson, President of the need a system that relays the interference from bright offer up good quality food of the mix. Clambakers young Additional information Marshall Martz Memorial program into our system so it moonlight. and friendly service. Their and old get to gather with can be found at www. Astronomical Association. doesn’t get hacked or messed The observatory will be New England style building family and friends, relax and guppystavern.com. Like and He tells of much work up. That’s what we’re working holding a Halloween event sets the tone for a welcoming celebrate the sights, smells follow Guppy’s on Facebook. and assistance from area on now. So that’s where we’re the evening of Wednesday experience that feels like and sounds that are truly a Call 716-386-4422 to reserve stargazers, community at, and it has been over 17 October 30th. “It’s something home. Indoor and outdoor gift to behold in Western New your lobster today! new and the kids are welcome, benefactors, and New York years.” dining allows you to set the York at this time of year. “This was a real nice State to assist in something The observatory actually we’ll have candy and kids can mood for a dining experience Doug and Christy want you clambake, and we all had a that is very unique, in that it is has three large telescopes, dress up in costumes, with a that’s just right and you’re not to know that for those of you real good time.” You’re sure available for public use. having added a 16-inch scope walk around where kids can soon to forget. who are more in the mood to have a great time! And The arrival of a second purchased for $400 and hunt for certain things under “Our hearts are warm, our for the eats of the landlubber, who knows, there may even telescope started their mounted on their large 24- astronomy pictures. And if bellies are full, and we are their full menu will still be be a prize for knowing which building project, according inch telescope. it’s a good night, we’ll be feeling prime.” The clambake available. Soups and fresh R&H musical the quotes to Nelson. “We tore down the Nelson said people are using the telescope for them or clam bake, also known as salads, savory Italian dishes came from! rest of the building and put in coming out Wednesday nights, also.”
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Haunting At The Mall/Killer Karnival : October 4th, 2019: Chautauqua Mall, Lakewood
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crowd pleaser. Designed for children but destined to be enjoyed by adults as well, participants will help Scarlet the Screech Owl escape from her nesting box so she can join in on your party’s fun. Escape Rooms are fully immersive, live action and team based. Super sleuthing, clue finding and puzzle solving are all necessary components to accomplishing the goal of the Escape Room in a specific amount of time. Thinking outside the box and putting your heads together with your teammates creates a fun, friendly, fast paced brain game. Keeping children in mind was the goal of the Screech Owl Escape Room. Suitable for children ages 8 and above the escape takes full advantage of the Audubon’s beautifully engaging and educational 3-story facility. The already fantastic exhibits at the Nature Center make it the perfect place for families and friends to become fully involved in the Screech Owl Escape. If you’ve never been to the Audubon Community Nature Center you won’t want to miss this special
opportunity. Located at 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, NY the center boasts 600 acres of wetland preserve with 5 miles of trails, picnic areas, a natural play space and educational experiences galore! Sunday admission is always FREE and if you time it just right, you may even get a chance to help during feeding times. Escape Rooms Jamestown offers groups of 3 or more 60 minutes to solve the Escape Room. Suitable for ages 12 and over, with several rooms to choose from, Escape Room Jamestown is sure to have something to peak your interest. In combination, Escape Room Jamestown and the Audubon Community Nature Center have created something new and exciting in our area. Escape Rooms can be scheduled on Fridays and Saturdays from 5-7pm. Please be sure that your group members arrive on time, so that your “escape” can begin promptly at 5:15pm. This is a new offering, so times are limited and are reserved on a first come first serve basis. The Audubon Escape Room is designed for children ages 8 – 12, but children of all ages are welcome to participate. It is designed for children to complete on their own, without adult participation. However, we ask that each group have 2 adults that
will remain on-site to assist with supervision. During the Escape Room, the Nature Center will be closed to the public, and only available for use by the people who are a part of the group participating in the escape. Escape Room Timeline: 5-5:15pm Guests arrive, and are given the Escape Room story to get them started. 5:15-6:15pm Group members have exactly 1 hour to work together to solve the Escape Room. 6:15-7pm The group is welcome to use the auditorium for a post-escape meal (food and drinks are to be provided by the group, and plates, napkins, and cups to be provided by ACNC). A staff member will remain on-site throughout the escape, and will provide 3 clues if the group gets stuck and asks for assistance. Adult supervisors will act as time- keepers, and may also become a part of the escape story! Please note your group size when calling to reserve. Nature Center Members receive a 10% discount. Please call 716-569-2345 for reservations. Additional information can be found online by visiting www. auduboncnc.org or www. escaperoomjamestown.com. Call now to reserve a time for your group to take part in the Audubon Community nature Center’s Screech Owl Escape Room. It’s sure to be a hoot!
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In partnership with New York State, the American Red Cross is offering FREE Citizen Preparedness Corps training sessions; Prepare, Respond, Recover: What to do When Disaster Strikes. Ellington library is offering this course on Tuesday October 8th from 11 am — 1 pm. A trained Red Cross representative will conduct an approximately 1—1 ½ hour session, which provides an overview on how to prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural and man-made disasters common in our area. Advance registration is requested by calling the library at 287-2945. Ellington Farman Library is located at 760 Thornton Rd, Ellington NY. Check our website, ellingtonibrary.org or Facebook
Dowling
Cont. From Cover can be slight, partial, or complete. … Even art that aims for verisimilitude (truth) of the highest degree can be said to be abstract, at least theoretically, since perfect representation is likely to be exceedingly elusive. Artwork which takes liberties, altering for instance color and form in ways that are conspicuous, can be said to be partially abstract.” Audrey Dowling, artist and owner with her husband, Donald, of Portage Hill Gallery in Westfield has stretched her vision to include work in the abstract. She recently sold rights to a work to the Marriott for the new Turnberry Resort in Miami, called Dreams of the Eastern Woodlands. Interpreting her feelings from her young life experiences, Dowling used a true abstract form, inviting her viewers to form their own impressions on the story she is conveying. Unlike some artists who want viewers to see their work only through the artist’s lens, Dowling tempts individuals to form their own impressions, while they enjoy the colors, lines and designs of the piece. Her husband, Donald, succinctly explains it … “it is a synergy between the artist, the viewer and the piece.” Some of her pieces, like
her playful Over Under In and Out harken to the paper weaving work she teaches and designs. Created mainly in various shades of blue, which Dowling calls her “Great Lakes colors” in honor of the influence Lake Erie has on her work, the “weave” is punctuated by Picasso-like triangles moderated by the gentleness that seems to flow from her soul through her pencils and brushes. A visit to her Westfield studio (most Saturdays and by appointment or by chance at this time of year) can be made by accessing Portage Hill Galley on Facebook. On this site, you will find many examples of her work that all stem from her love of the natural world. Paintings, block prints and clay art display Dowling’s deep appreciation and lifetime love of nature in all its aspects: woods and trees, the flower gardens planted and tended by her English parents, the flying birds and all forms of water. Says the artist, “My goal is to convey an appreciation for the visual treasures that surround us all. Form is beautiful, color is exciting, movement is visually stimulating, and texture and patterns open my eyes and my heart to express myself through clay and paint.” Dowling has been fascinated with the potential of clay for most of her life. “As a young child, I got my first introduction to clay from the banks of Bemus Creek, which flowed
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through our backyard. I Lakeside Ledger will have the In 1970 as Ken Cordier didn’t get any real training opportunity to hear his story remained imprisoned in the with clay until I was an art and consider his personal “Hanoi Hilton”, a student led student at SUNY New Paltz Cont. From Cover reflections when he visits the group that called themselves many years later.” area on October 21, 2019 at Voices Vital in America Dowling’s work tells 7pm at the Harbor Hotel in (VIVA) sold POW/MIA her personal story. Her Celoron. bracelets. These nickel plated country roots and nautical tap code that the POWs used The event is sponsored by or copper bracelets had the background are reflected in to communicate with each the Fenton History Center’s rank, name, and loss date of her many works involving other. Sunday was “church Vets Finding Vets program. an American serviceman. trees in all seasons, day” with an effort made to The program provides The owners of these bracelets enchanting florals, and maintain a sequence of events veterans with a no cost one- vowed to wear them until the the mesmerizing magic of that made it special. While it year opportunity to research soldier or his remains were the movement of secluded was hard to stay optimistic, genealogy and/or to search for returned to America. As a streams and the magical Cordier says that most of the old friends and war buddies. POW, Ken Cordier’s name waves of Lake Erie. This men “never gave up on God.” Project Coordinator of Vets was on one such bracelet. graceful, fluid movement is His story is one of “Yankee Finding Vets, Barbara Cessna, Those who attend this special particularly portrayed in her ingenuity” and resilience. wants to fill the ballroom at event will learn the story line of whimsical fantasy He makes no excuses for his the Harbor Hotel with 400 behind Cordier’s bracelet. pots and wall vases called choices before, during, or after attendees the evening of It will be only one such Catching the Lake Erie Waves. his capture. He and his fellow October 21. It will be an event enlightening moment of this Beautiful on their own, they POWs endured and survived. not to be missed. inspiring evening. are exquisite when paired with Ken Cordier returned to the Dottie Maitland, a The evening with Ken Cordier fresh flowers from the garden. United States and proudly representative from the is open to the public and there Her works, which tend to continued his service in the Harbor Hotel, describes is no fee. More information be created from more than Air Force retiring in 1985 as the event as a “tremendous can be found by contacting one medium, all have an the Air Attaché to the United military event.” It was Dottie, Barb Cessna at the Fenton aura of fantasy to them, from Kingdom. a personal friend of Ken History Center at veterans@ oversized calla or tiger lilies, His story has been told Cordier and his wife Barbie, fentonhistorycenter.org or by to trees in stark black and in video interviews, in who was the liaison between calling 716-664-6256 ext. white, to winter pines, their books, and during speeches the Cordiers and Fenton 104. Special thanks goes to boughs bowing gracefully that he gives around the History Center’s Barb Cessna. the Chautauqua Regional from the weight of a heavy country. It is a story that is Dottie was the reunion planner Community Foundation snowfall. There’s a sense of riveting and highlights what for the National Organization for providing the financial mystery to her work, from the the word freedom really of Vietnam Prisoners of War support for the administration stark muted tones of pastoral means. Readers of the (NAM POW) for many years. of Vets Finding Vets. scenes suddenly punctuated with brightly colored birds or shadowy owl night watchmen. Audrey Dowling shares her talents by teaching classes D on’s Carwash & AmazonSmile We have accounts at both places! *When you designed for every student take your can & bottle returns to Don’s Car Wash please ask them to credit based on their own abilities. You can shop and meet Audrey Lakewood Library with your deposit refund *When you shop online at Amazon for AmazonSmile Choose Lakewood Memorial Library as your Charitable and her husband on October look Organization and Amazon will donate for all eligible purchases to the library! 19 as they participate in the Chautauqua Area Pottery Tour weekend. Portage Hill Gallery is located on Rte. 394 between Mayville and Westfield, NY. Looking for self-motived individuals with a creative flair for the positivity in
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Cont. From Cover by sponsoring a successful public stock solicitation. The Jamestown owners choose a man named E. Leroy Pelletier, a previous Buffalo shareholder, to be President of the Company. They bought a deserted bicycle plant located near the border of Jamestown and Falconer. The company hired a plant manager. Mr. Pelletier, an enthusiastic and energetic salesman, handled the publicity. He soon reported orders for 100 cars. The company immediately ran into financial difficulties when one of the largest backers from Buffalo withdrew his funds—he preferred to keep his business interests centered in that city. The company was mismanaged from the start. Many parts had to be ordered from elsewhere, and were late in arriving; some parts were found to be defective. Within a year Mr. Pelletier
was forced to refinance, seeking new stockholders, and establishing an auxiliary company called The Duquesne Construction Company, which began manufacturing motorboats as well as cars. Financial woes continued, and Pelletier adroitly sought various new forms of funding for the business. A third stock solicitation followed, this one to establish the American Duquesne Company. Mr. Pelletier was removed as President and re-hired on salary to take charge of the factory and produce the 100 cars ordered the year before. This proved not to be possible. He was given an option to buy a controlling stock in the company, which he turned down. He finally resigned in the Fall of 1905 and then moved on to work in advertising for Studebaker. The company was now placed in charge of John H. Wright, a successful businessman. He was head of the Home Telephone Company, and became the General Manager of Duquesne. He announced
that they would begin production of the 100 cars using the available parts. Unfortunately, only four were completed because of the lack of necessary parts. A later inventory of parts showed that the 400-cylinder castings were found to be defective and the heads were found to be porous. When this sad news was made known to company officials, the decision was made to quit for good. This ended the dream of Jamestown becoming a car-manufacturing center and the factory was shut down in March 1906. Two of the four completed cars were exhibited in Madison Square Garden in January 1906. They were admired for their style and mechanical innovations. The mayor of Erie, PA, bought two Duquesne’s with his son. The son crashed one of the cars into the front of a dwelling but it was later repaired and the father drove this same car 2,500 miles. The last anyone knew this car was converted into a truck.
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Annual “Walk 4 Paws” Event
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At the Chautauqua Institution, Saturday, October 5th, 9am - 11:30am
Who will take home the trophy for best costume? The Saturday is the Walk 4 Paws at the world famous Chautauqua Institution, presented by Happy Hounds Hotel and Day Spa and Petco! This is your opportunity to
support the animals through fundraising and donations, win some great prizes and enjoy some treats. You will also meet folks from a number of area organizations including the Children’s Safety Village, Roger Tory Peterson Institute, Full Moon Rising Bakery, Wags Supply Co., The Haunting At The Mall, The Jamestown Rebels, Country Canines and the Chautauqua County Department of Health And Human Services. Oh, and there is that beautiful early fall 1.5 mile walk around Chautauqua Institution. Pictured is the trophy for the pet with the best costume. Our
four guest judges will make that decision. Thanks to the Trophy House in Jamestown for the great work on this trophy as well as those that will go to our top fundraisers. We thank all of you who have been fundraising on behalf of the animals that rely on CCHS. We do invite EVERYONE to come to the Walk 4 Paws this Saturday, October 5th from 9am till 11:30am at the Chautauqua Institution. The walk is pet friendly, so if the animal in your life is comfortable with the trip please include them. Whether they bark, hop, swim or even neigh.
Presenting “Chautauqwhat” At The 1891 Fredonia Opera House, October 10th, 7pm
FREDONIA – The 1891 Fredonia Opera House will present Chautauqwhat? as the seventh talk in its 2019 Chautauqua County History Lecture Series on Thur., Oct. 10, at 7:00 p.m. Chautauqua Institution Historian/ Archivist Jon Schmitz will give the illustrated lecture. This event falls during the Feeding Fredonia Food Challenge, of which the Opera House and the Village of Fredonia are participants. Schmitz has been employed as an archivist for a total of 26 years, the last 17 of which have been for Chautauqua Institution. He also is a public speaker on a variety of subjects, both on history and archival practice, the author of several articles and the co-author of The Chautauqua Institution: A Postcard History (2011).
He has been interviewed for and participated in several documentaries, including PBS’ Chautauqua: An American Narrative, CBS’ Building a Global Neighborhood: The Abrahamic Community, and on CBS’ Sunday Morning, NPR Radio, Voice of America, and a variety of local radio and television programs. He is a member of the Academy of Certified Archivists, and a former member of the New York State Archives Regional Advisory Committee, and a Grants Assessor for the New York State Archives. He previously served as the Director of the Records Management and Archives Department for the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, and is a private
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consultant for corporate archives and records in both the United States and Canada, primarily for nonprofit organizations. The Opera House and Village of Fredonia are participants in the Feeding Fredonia Challenge, which runs October 7-18. Patrons are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to the event. Items collected will be given to the Fredonia Food Pantry at the Fredonia Presbyterian Church. The goal is to collect nearly 3 tons of food for neighbors in need! Food items particularly needed include beans, canned fruit, canned meats, canned vegetables, cereals, coffee, dry milk, peanut butter, rice, soups, spaghetti sauce, pastas, canned spaghetti sauce and jelly.
Since April of this year, there has been an estimated three tons of garbage and debris removed from the mountain side. There is an estimated two to three tons more to be removed. The garbage consists of oxygen tanks, tents, rope, metal and even human remains being uncovered due to climate change.
Weekly Column by Donna Germain Did you know?... Do you love the outdoors? Do you love hiking, camping, walking in the woods and the mountains? Some people are just nature lovers and dream to hike a mountain or trail. Well it may soon not be possible to climb Mount Everest. Mount Everest is the highest most prominent mountain on earth based on measurement to sea level. It is about 29,029 feet high and spans across six countries. Mount Everest was named after Sir George Everest, a British surveyor from India. The first people to ever climb to the summit (highest point along the trail) were Sir Edmound Hilary and Tenzing Norgsy in 1953. Since then thousands of people have made the climb. Just under 1,000 people a year attempt
to climb Everest. Each year about 500 people reach the summit. This consists of Sherpas (Himalayan people living on the borders of Nepal and Tibet who are skilled in mountain climbing) clients and professional climbers. The average cost to climb is about $45,000. The entire climb takes about two months to reach the top. The best time to climb Mount Everest is May. People start arriving at the base camp as early as March. So with that being said, it sounds like fun, especially if you are a hiker. One would think being a hiker or outdoors person there would be some regard for the earth and its wellbeing. The reason there has been talk about halting all climbs on the mountain is due to the vast amount of garbage that has been accumulating over the years. Since April
of this year, there has been an estimated three tons of garbage and debris removed from the mountain side. There is an estimated two to three tons more to be removed. The garbage consists of oxygen tanks, tents, rope, metal and even human remains being uncovered due to climate change. This has been an issue. Mountain climbs are a very lucrative part of business in these low-income countries, however the garbage has become a huge issue. Sooner or later, people will not want to pay good money to literally hike in a landfill. Not to mention the health and safety hazards of the debris. So next time you hike or camp, remember to pick up your garbage. A lot of parks and rest areas have a carry in-carry out policy in place. What you carry in you must take out. Now you know…
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