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E’Ville Jazz FestivalThis Weekend 13 Acts Take Stage in Ellicottville, NY

The festival will be at the Chautauqua County fairgrounds on Saturday August 13th from noon to 7pm and Sunday the 14th from noon until the concert is over. The concert is one of the new events for this year, Dunkirk native Sean Patrick McGraw will be opening for country rocker Uncle Kracker. The concert begins at 7pm Sunday. Tickets for the concert only or a special festival admission and concert ticket can be purchased on line. Besides the concert, live music will be preformed throughout the festival.See WINe pAge 8

By Sarah Meabon, Roberts Wesleyan CollegeBag and String currently offers in-store wine tastings every Thursday and Friday from 4-7pm. It is a fun and educational experience for any wine drinker, new and old. It also serves as a great route to discovering one’s personal likes and dislikes about the ancient beverage all together as Bag and String carries spirits that vary from old favorites and classics, to new micro-distillery creations. Bag and String is open Monday through Satur-day from 10AM-7PM and on Sundays from 12PM-4PM. It is located at 119 Chautauqua Avenue in Lakewood, NY and reachable by phone at 716-763-4000. For more information please visit www.bagandstringwine.com

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The Western New York area has long had a reputation as a great place to grow grapes. According to Edwin Rodriguez of Merritt Winery, “We’re considered America’s grape country because we’re the largest grape growing region east of the Rocky Mountains.” He goes on to explain that Merritt Winery started the festival in 2008 to highlight that not only is Chautauqua County a great grape growing region, but also an excellent wine making region. The festival will be at the Chautauqua County fairgrounds on Saturday August 13th from noon to 7pm and Sunday the 14th

from noon until the concert is over. The concert is one of the new events for this year, Dunkirk native Sean Patrick McGraw will be opening for country rocker Uncle Kracker. The concert begins at 7pm Sunday.

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Ever seen a show where one man performs the harp, organ, piano, keyboard, the flute and sings? All while mixing in Irish dances? Yeah, I haven’t seen it done either. However, that will all change after this weekend! On Saturday, July 30 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Russell Patrick Brown will perform to a crowd of up to 1,000 people for only $10 each ($5 gate fee not included). Born in Cleveland, Ohio, the 28 year old has been dancing his entire life. “I’ve really been dancing since the womb,” Brown explains “my mother was always dancing and when I was a baby my parents would hold me while they were out on the dance floor.” At 3 years old, Brown started to waltz and at 5 he started learning other kinds of dances, including Irish dancing. Later on after trying to resist the urge to dance for so long, Brown decided to embrace it and went to Baldwin-Wallace Music Conservatory where he learned many of the instruments you will be able to hear this Saturday. “I believe in a very liberal arts way of life,” Brown said. “I feel like there is a place for this today; where people can wear lots of different hats. For

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Activities abound during Chautauqua Marina’s observance of National Marina Lake Day, coming this year on Saturday, August 13th. At the marina, Lou Clementi is preparing for the third annual celebration on the shore of Chautauqua Lake. “Every year for the past three years, we’ve had a free kids fishing contest. And we’ll continue that.” But this year promises to feature a slightly different focus. Clementi notes there will be an emphasis on stemming shoreline erosion. “We’ll be working with the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, the Chautauqua Lake Association, the Chautauqua Lake Management Commission, and the New York State Office of Parks, Historical Preservation, and Marine

instance, I may not play like the best harpist in the world, but I play it very well. That gives the freedom to add other skills to my performance that creates a very versatile, original show.” While at college and in the years after, Brown learned the techniques he needed to be a great musician but he realized during that time, he had lost his connection to dancing and entertaining. “(After college) I began stripping away the ‘I should’ or ‘I oughta do’ and just take in the world around me and express what I feel,” Brown said. “I work really hard to connect with every piece I do … I work hard to feel what I’m singing and not many people can do that when singing traditional folk songs.” “An evening away with Russell Brown, Harpist” as Lily Dale has called it, will feature Celtic Folk music but also rock and electric. Through the concert Brown tells the story of how he became the first Celtic Bard dancer in over 250 years. Exterminated by Queen Elizabeth in her famous edict, “Hang the Harpers, wherever found, and destroy their instruments,” in ancient Ireland the

Through the concert Brown tells the story of how he became the first Celtic Bard dancer in over 250 years. Brown meshes the realms of reality and fantasy in this upcoming performance, introducing to many for the first time the Irish Banshee and the Sealwoman – both of Irish mythology. The entire concert performance errs on the side of mystery, especially with the use of the harp.

“Every year for the past three years, we’ve had a free kids fishing contest. And we’ll continue that.” But this year promises to feature a slightly different focus. Clementi notes there will be an emphasis on stemming shoreline erosion.

Ellicottville’s Jazz & Blues Festival Weekend is set to kickoff this Friday, July 29th for an annual celebration of great music and fun for the whole family. The schedule of events will go as follows: Friday, July 29th, 2011: Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub - Niche Modern (7PM-11PM; Double Diamond - Southern Influence (9:30PM); Saturday, July 30th, 2011: The Monroe St. Main Stage - The Matt Felski Quartet (1:30PM-4:30PM); Ellicottville Brewing Co. - John Troy Group (1PM), Paul Ritter Trio (8PM); Madigan’s - Sue Kincaid & Ron Davis Trio (9PM); Coffee Culture - John Troy Trio (6PM-9PM); Balloon’s Restaurant & Nightclub - B.D. Lenz Quartet (5PM-9PM); The Silver Fox Patio - Easy 3 (7:30PM); The Monroe St. Main Stage - Steve Swanson’s BLUZEINN (7PM-9PM); Sunday, July 31st, 2011: The Monroe St. Main Stage - The Jim Tudini Band (1PM-3PM); Ellicottville Brewing Co. - John Troy Group (1PM), Paul Ritter Duo (5PM).

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Fenton History Center: This Day in HistoryOn July 13, 1963 – The final fire occurred at the Grandin Milling Company factory on Allen Street in Jamestown.

Summertime in the Chautauqua Region can be blissfully predictable. Beautiful scenery, (usually) nice weather, fun people, great food, and in

general, a whole lot of fun. I’ll take this kind of routine any day by golly! But once in a while you come up with a “perfect storm” of unusual things to do over the week. And this, my friends, is that very week… I don’t think there’s anyone on the planet who is not a Lucy fan – what’s not to like? Entertaining folks with her extensive stage, screen and film roles, Lucy has become a comedic icon, deserving all the recognition she can get. And when someone of this caliber has a birthday, you celebrate, right? Jamestown knows this all too well and takes it to a whole different level with this weekend’s “Birthday Celebration” at the Lucy and Desi Center. A five-day festival is in order to honor everyone’s favorite redhead this August 3-7, with dozens of fun things to do, contests, film fests, a memorabilia auction, birthday cake bake-off and a whole

bunch more. Make sure, however, you leave time to head over to Gerry for their annual rodeo, August 4-7. Held each year at the Gerry VFD Grounds, it’s the oldest consecutively running rodeo this side of the Mississippi, complete with clowns, barrel racing, bull riding – the whole enchilada. Their beef BBQ dinner is simply delicious! And take the time to go to the Amphitheater over at the Institution next Friday, August 5. Male A’Capella group, Straight No Chaser takes the world by storm with their new spin on the classic style with a modern pop feel. So, if you’re an aspiring singing cowboy who grew up watching “I Love Lucy” re-runs – boy – are you ever in for a treat this weekend. And if you don’t fit this description – no worries – there’s always something going on down in this beautiful corner of NYS. Until next week… JZ

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Westfield Arts & Crafts ShowYWCA Sponsor Event Next Weekend, July 29 & 30 in Moore ParkOver 100 Vendors will gather next weekend in Westfield’s Moore Park from 9am-7pm Friday, July 29 and from 9 am-4pm Saturday July 30. There is free parking and a free shuttle bus is provided to transport to and from parking area. No pets allowed. The event is sponsored by the Westfield YWCA.

Chautauqua County FairJuly 25-31 Welcomes Week-Long Celebration of Rural Culture

The Chautauqua County Fair opens its doors for another year of family fun at the fairgrounds in Dunkirk from July 25th to the 31st. This celebration of rural culture has been captivating western New Yorkers for 130 years. Like most county fairs, the Chautauqua County Fair harbors a very eclectic blend of exhibits and entertainments. Where else can you find Demolition Derbies, harness racing, handmade quilts, exhibition quality turnips and circus acts? The Chautauqua County Fair offers one of the best summer entertainment values for families of any size. The “pay one price” ticket policy of $9.00 midweek tickets and $10.00 weekend tickets provide attendees admission to all the events (with the exception of reserved seating for the Demolition Derby). This may explain the popularity of the fair with 60 to 80 thousand people attending the week long fair every year. The Chautauqua County Fair proves you don’t have to travel very far to enjoy the advantages of the local community. To see the full schedule of events and purchase tickets go to www.cahutauquacountyfair.org.

Letter From FentonSpoon River Project Performed through July 30 at Lakeview Cemetery

The community is invited to a workshop being held tomorrow, Saturday, July 23rd at the Prender-gast Library’s Fireside Room from 2:00– 3:30 pm. This workshop will introduce key pieces from the newly adapted theater piece. The show is directed and adapted by native son, Tom Andolora, who along with cast members, will discuss the classic writing of Edgar Lee Masters. Back by popular demand!! The 3rd presentation of The Spoon River Project, an adaptation by Tom Andolora, will be performed again this summer at Lake View Cemetery. Performances will be on July 26th – July 30th at 8:30 p.m. Additional performances will Saturday, July 30th at 11 p.m. and on Sunday, July 31st at 3:10 p.m. Pre-sale tickets are available at the Fenton History Center and soon at Labyrinth Press in Jamestown for $15. Tickets at the gate will be $17. Proceeds will benefit Lake View Cemetery Association and the Fenton History Center. For more information and tickets call me here at 664-6256.

The Summer exhibit entitled, “Building Jamestown” is now complete and open to the public. Come in and celebrate the 200-year anniversary of Chautauqua County and learn about the first 200 years of Jamestown’s history. From the first house in 1810 to the current work going on down-town…photographs, artwork, and artifacts bring our 200 years of change and growth to life! The exhibit will be on display through September 30th.

Summer Project “Building Jamestown” Now On Exhibit

Camp Brown has been a great success this week!! There are 14 boys wearing Union kepi hats march-ing around the grounds and attentively listening to everything the re-enactors are teaching them! We are still taking registrations for the History Detectives Day Camp: Jamestown’s Buildings Then and Now, which will be August 15-19th from 1-4 pm each afternoon for students going into grades 4-7th. The participants will learn the clues Jamestown’s buildings tell us about the people who lived here before us. Registration required, $50 fee.

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Fenton History Center: This Day in HistoryOn July 20, 1929 – The American aviatrix, Amelia Earhart, visited the Chautauqua Institution.

Taste of JamestownThis Weekend, Downtown Jamestown Boasts Great Area Foods

The 2011 menu includes: Chef Ken & Big Pitt BBQ – BBQ Ribs (8), Southern Fried Chicken (8), Pulled Pork (4) Elegant Edibles – Chocolate Covered Strawberries (2), Beef on Wick Sliders (4), Chicken Kebabs (8) Sandee’s Bakery – Pork & Beef Meat Pies (6), Meatballs in Sauce (6), Italian Sausage with Peppers & Onions (8), Mac Salad (4)Gametime Sports Bar and Grill – Pot Roast with Mushrooms & Onions (7), Chicken Cordon Bleu (7), Potato Salad (2), Pasta Salad (2) DJDC – Ecklof Famous Pink Stripe & Curbstone Cookies (1) Marvin Community House – Brownies (3), Chocolate Chip / Peanut Butter Cookies (3) Rudy’z Pizza – Pizza by the Slice (4), Gourmet Pizza by the Slice (6) Tastee Corners and Café – 2’ Freezepops (1), Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches (2) The Gametime Sports Bar and Grill will be providing a beer and wine garden during the Taste of Jamestown offering draft beer and glasses of wine. Beer is 6 tickets and wine is 8 tickets. A complete menu is available online at www.discoverjamestown.com. “We are very excited for the Taste of Jamestown this weekend,” said Ashley Anderson, DJDC Special Events Coordinator. “DJDC has made this event very family affordable with great entertainment and a selection of food that will satisfy everyone.”Live entertainment will be provided by the Kokomo Time Band (12-3pm) and Willow Creek (6- 9pm) on Friday and

Richie Leeper & Sould Revival (12-3pm), Recorded Music (4-5pm), and Allergic Reaction (6-9pm) on Saturday. KISS 106.9 will provide a live remote from 3-5pm on Friday, while hosting the 4th annual Kiss the Cook contest open to all Taste of Jamestown food participants. Two winners will be chosen for their food submissions into the Entrée and Dessert categories. On-air dj’s will judge each item and choose the “best of taste” item. Volunteers are needed during the Taste of Jamestown to help at each ticket booth. Contact DJDC today to volunteer your time.The Taste of Jamestown is brought to Jamestown by the Downtown Jamestown Development Corporation, 106.9 KISS FM, The Post Journal, Heritage Ministries, Arthur R. Gren, and Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency. The event provides an

affordable and enjoyable festival for all families by enhancing the quality of life in Jamestown while promoting our local businesses and organizations. Admission is free – just pay as you eat! The Center for Family Unity will host their annual Round-Up for Family Unity in conjunction with the Taste of Jamestown on Saturday, July 30th on East Third Street between Spring and Pine Streets. Activities include hay wagon rides, farm & family, bounce house, arts & crafts, clown and much more. Donuts, coffee, hot dogs, popcorn, and soda will also be available at family-friendly prices. This is a day full of free family-friendly fun that provides child abuse awareness. Contact the Downtown Jamestown Development Corporation at 664-2477 for more information on the Taste of Jamestown or visit www.discoverjamestown.com.

Taste of Jamestown 2011 will be held this Friday, July 29th and Saturday, July 30th from 11am- 9pm in downtown Jamestown. Tickets are only 50 cents each, $5 for a sheet of 10. All items range from 50 cents to $4.00 – 1 ticket to 8 tickets. Visa and Mastercard are accepted when purchasing tickets.

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MONDAYS Karaoke Night, to follow Chautauqua County Idol

TUESDAYS Trivia night, from 8-10pm. Drink Special: Bucket of Rocks Splits. You cannot believe how much fun this is. Come see what everybody’s talking about!

WEDNESDAYS Family Night, buy one get one free kids meals 12 and un-der and $1.00 in free tokens for the arcade with the purchase of a kids meal. Family Fun for All!

THURSDAYS Karaoke night, the area’s best and longest running - 10 years and going strong! Join the area’s best karaoke singers and the lake’s best!!

FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS We o� er the area’s best live entertain-ment and dancing. Come meet your friends and party. Bands from all over the U.S. perform from 10pm-1am each Friday and Saturday all season. Check out our website: bemus-pointcasino.com for more information. $5 Cover for most bands. Must be 21 for most shows.

SUNDAYS Dueling Pianos, adult comedy show, from 9-11pm. It’s a packed house and WOW what fun!

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Taste of JamestownThis Weekend, Downtown Jamestown Boasts Great Area Foods

affordable and enjoyable festival for all families by enhancing the quality of life in Jamestown while promoting our local businesses and organizations. Admission is free – just pay as you eat! The Center for Family Unity will host their annual Round-Up for Family Unity in conjunction with the Taste of Jamestown on Saturday, July 30th on East Third Street between Spring and Pine Streets. Activities include hay wagon rides, farm & family, bounce house, arts & crafts, clown and much more. Donuts, coffee, hot dogs, popcorn, and soda will also be available at family-friendly prices. This is a day full of free family-friendly fun that provides child abuse awareness. Contact the Downtown Jamestown Development Corporation at 664-2477 for more information on the Taste of Jamestown or visit www.discoverjamestown.com.

Taste of Jamestown 2011 will be held this Friday, July 29th and Saturday, July 30th from 11am- 9pm in downtown Jamestown. Tickets are only 50 cents each, $5 for a sheet of 10. All items range from 50 cents to $4.00 – 1 ticket to 8 tickets. Visa and Mastercard are accepted when purchasing tickets.

Interpreting the LandscapeSummer Learning Series Session on Geology at Audubon, Aug. 9

Dr. Tom Erlandson is returning to the Audubon Center and Sanctuary on Tuesday, August 9 to lead a Summer Learning Series session on “Interpreting the Geologic Landscape.” He taught biology, natural resource conservation, and geology courses at Jamestown Community College for 27 years.

Jamestown, NY – Dr. Tom Erlandson is returning to the Audubon Center and Sanctu-ary on Tuesday, August 9 to lead a Summer Learning Se-ries session on “Interpreting the Geologic Landscape.” Participants will join Er-landson for a stroll through geologic history and learn about the basic geology of the area. From hills and valleys to bedrock, glacial moraines and streams, the landscape is a story waiting to be told. Erlandson will interpret the geologic landscape and reveal that story through class and field trip. With an MS in Entomology and a PhD in Zoology, Er-landson taught biology, natu-ral resource conservation, and geology courses at Jamestown Community College for 27 years. Since retiring, he has been an environmental con-sultant for Forecon, Inc., and was the Administrator for the Ohio River Consortium for Research and Education. He has written articles on various natural history and ecology topics for organizations such as the Roger Tory Peterson Institute and the Jamestown Audubon Society and co-au-thored Figure 8 the Lake: A

Driving Tour of Chautauqua Lake. This program is designed for adults. Interested, mature children aged 9 and above are welcome if accompanied by an adult. Cost is $15 for members, $17 for nonmembers, and $7 for children under 12 Registration deadline is Tuesday, August 2. To make

As part of its Summer Learning Series, on Tuesday, August 2 the Audubon Center and Sanctuary is offering “Paddle the Conewango,” a kayaking trip up the Conewango River lead by river guide and area native Tom Osborne.

Audubon River TourSummer Learning Series Session on Geology at Audubon, Aug. 9

Jamestown, NY – What could be more idyllic than an early summer evening spent gliding on a lazy river! As part of its Summer Learn-ing Series, the Audubon Center and Sanctuary is offering “Pad-dle the Conewango” to a limited number of participants. The first 15 people who regis-ter can enjoy the Tuesday, Au-gust 2 trip up the Conewango River led by river guide and area native Tom Osborne. During the 5-7 pm outing, the owner of Conewango Kayak and Canoe Rental will take the group on a kayak paddle up-stream as he talks about the nat-ural and cultural history of the Conewango. Osborne grew up along the river and spent years exploring this special ecosys-tem and sharing it with others. Participants need to arrive ear-ly at the Conewango Kayak Ca-noe Livery to prepare for a 5 pm departure. Kayak experience and a life jacket are required. This program is designed for adults. Interested, mature children aged 9 and above are welcome if accompanied by an adult.

The cost, including kayak, life-jacket, and paddle rental, is $30 for members, $32 for nonmem-bers. For those who have their own boat, it’s $10 for members and $12 for nonmembers. Payment is due with registra-tion by Saturday, July 26. To make reservations, stop by the Audubon Center or call (716) 569-2345 to pay by credit card. All Summer Learning Series

programs are made possible in part by a grant from the Chau-tauqua Region Community Foundation. The Audubon Center and Sanc-tuary is at 1600 Riverside Road, off Route 62 between James-town and Warren. For more information on this and all of Audubon’s Summer Learning Series, call (716) 569-2345.

Chadwick Bay Beach BashLive Music, Contests & Fun in the Sun Hit Dunkirk’s Beach, Aug. 8Fun in the sun, and some good old-fashioned competition, are to be had at the fourth annual Chadwick Bay Beach Bash Saturday, Aug. 8. The yearly festival held at Wright Park Beach in Dunkirk on the shore of Chadwick Bay features a variety of activities, including a Sand Castle Contest, live music, little league baseball, great food and a beach bonfire. This year’s festival runs from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., and is free to the public. The Sand Castle Contest begins the bash and runs until 6 p.m. Anyone can enter, and each team can have up to ten participants. At 3 p.m., the bash will feature the new Fire Truck Pull event. Teams of up to ten members, with a minimum of three female members, can sign up for the contest at 1 p.m. The third annual Tug O’ War contest and fourth annual Chadwick Bay Baseball Bash will also take place during the festival. The Key West Express opens the musical festivities at 12:30 p.m. The Dunkirk Marauder steel Drum Band follows KWE at 3:30 p.m. and Mama Kin, an explosive Aerosmith Tribute Band based in Ontario, Canada picks up at 5 p.m. A Brazilian Barbecue will be available from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., as well as a beer and refreshment tent will be available to quench revelers thirst and allow them to cool down. The festival is funded by local businesses for the enjoyment of the community. For more information, or to register for events contact the Dunkirk Department of Development at 338 Central Avenue, call 366-9876, or email festivals@visitdunkirk.com.

Lucille Ball Birthday BashAugust 3-7 Comedy Festival Receives Nation-Wide Support

Next week, August 3-7, the Lucille Ball – Desi Arnaz Center partners with San Francisco-based company Rooftop Comedy to present a festival of national comedic talent in honor of Lucille Ball. As the world’s largest producer of interactive comedy programming, Rooftop Comedy works with over 4,500 comics nationwide and is well-positioned to curate a comedy lineup comprised of both rising stars and national headliners. The company’s experience in event production includes large-scale events such as the Aspen Rooftop Comedy Festival, the National College Comedy Competition presented by TBS and CMT’s Next Big Comic. As a main headliner, the Festival presents comedic icon, Joan Rivers, on Thursday, August 4th at 8pm at the Reg Lenna Civic Center. Rivers was the only guest host ever to appear on “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson”, a host of her own late night show on FOX, winner of an Emmy for her work on daytime television and has 50 years of stand-up experience. Paula Poundstone joins the Festival lineup as the headlining act on Saturday, August 6th at 8pm at the Reg Lenna Civic Center. Poundstone has two HBO stand-up specials under her belt along with a self-titled show on ABC and numerous appearances on “Late Night with David Letterman” and “Sesame Street”. In addition to comedy veterans, the Lucille Ball Festival of Comedy features some of the fastest rising stars in comedy today. Schedule info and all tickets are available on the Festival website: www.LucyComedyFest.com

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It has arrived! Local corn, that is. It may not be as sweet as last year’s, but it is still delicious. Have you heard the old farmer’s adage about putting a pot of water on to boil, then going to the field to pick the corn? The sugars in corn start turning to starch as soon as it is picked, so buy the freshest corn you can and cook it as soon as possible. Tender, fresh corn does not need a lot of cooking time to taste delicious. In the heat of the summer, I don’t even bother to bring a big pot of water to a boil. I just put a couple of shucked ears in a Pyrex pie plate with about a half-inch of water, cover the dish, and pop them in the microwave. Four or five minutes on high is all they need to be cooked perfectly. No matter how you cook it, corn on the cob is a delicious vegetable for a casual gathering. But if you don’t want buttery fingers from holding the cob at your next dinner, strip the kernels from the cob and steam or sauté them. There are several gadgets for stripping kernels off an ear of corn, but there is a simple way that won’t send kernels flying all over the kitchen. Whenever I demonstrate this method in cooking classes, I get a lot of “I wish I thought of that” looks. Well, I didn’t think of it either, but I’m happy to pass along the technique! Instead of standing the corn cob on end, lay it flat on the cutting board. Hold a chef’s knife parallel to the cob and slice off the kernels. Then roll the cob to the now-flat side and slice again. Continue all

the way around until you have cut all the kernels off. They’ll be in a neat pile on your board, not scattered all about. You can then use the dull side of your chef’s knife or a paring knife to scrape the extra bits of corn and the milky liquid from the cob. Jazz up sautéed corn with a little red pepper, jalapeno, and a bit of cream cheese, and you’ll have a delicious corn dish the way my sister makes it. Adjust the amount of jalapeno to how much heat you like, or eliminate it altogether if you don’t want any kick.

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INgrEDIENTS: 2 TB extra virgin olive oil½ cup diced red pepper1 – 3 TB jalapeno pepper, minced, to taste ¼ cup diced onion2-3 cups of fresh corn kernels (from 8 cobs)½ cup chicken stockSalt and freshly grated pepper2 cups baby spinach leaves4 ounces cream cheeseMilk or heavy cream (optional)

DIrECTIONS: Heat oil in a large sauté or frying pan. Saute onion and peppers over medium high heat until softened. Add corn and cook for 5 minutes. Add chicken stock, bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook for 5 minutes or until corn is crisp-tender and most of the liquid has evaporated. Add salt, pepper, and spinach. Stir until spinach wilts. Add cream cheese and stir until it is melted. If mixture is too thick, stir in milk or heavy cream one tablespoon at a time, until creamy consistency is reached. Serves 4. Lynn Novo is chef/owner of Comfort Sisters-Good Food, a culinary services company. She writes, conducts cooking classes and consults on food safety and menu planning. In the summer season, Novo teaches cooking at Chautauqua Institution. During the winter months, she offers handmade salads and appetizers at farmer’s markets in Naples and Marco Island, FL. Contact her: lynn@comfortsisters.com.

Tender, fresh corn does not need a lot of cooking time to taste delicious. No matter how you cook it, corn on the cob is a delicious vegetable for a casual gathering. Try “Peg’s Sauteed Corn with Spinach” listed below.

August Recipe: Corn ChowderCOrN CHOWDEr

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PrEPArATION:Remove the husk from the ears of corn. Using a sharp knife, cut the kernels off the corn cob and set aside. In a medium size stainless steel pot, on medium heat, add butter together with potatoes and celery. Stir well and cook for 5 minutes. Add a cup of chicken stock, stir and cook for another 3 minutes. Remove from stove and set aside to cool off. At this time, transfer the contents from the pot, into a food processor or blender. Blend for a few seconds and return the puree back to the pot. Place the pot

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A unique shopping experience has graced the presence of Chautauqua Avenue in Lakewood. Bag and String wine merchants has made a very conscious effort to ensure that customers get the most out of their purchase. From the atmosphere, to the service, one can be assured that they will see more than just a wine store here. Sam Whitmore, owner, has worked in the wine industry in northern California for over 15 years. His enthusiasm continues to spread to the community and is obvious as you walk through the door. Bag and String caters to everyone. In fact, Whitmore stated that it is his personal favorite when he gets customers that are new to the wine genre. “I love it when people come in not knowing anything about wine” Whitmore state. “I want the public to know wine can be enjoyed without being a wine snob.” I then asked him if he considered himself to be a “wine-snob’”. Whitmore starts laughing, “No. I can’t afford to. Globally, wine is more of a workingman’s beverage then most people think. It is an art, a science, a craft, and a culture, but it’s still just a beverage.”

The location of the store directly relates to the shopping experience as well. Bag and String is found in the historic district of Lakewood and is a terrific “slow-down” to the congested, busy shopping that happens to be but a few miles away with four lanes of traffic. Sam enjoys the fact that his smaller store allows him to better connected with his cliental. The smaller size also allows him to hand pick each and every bottle. Says Whitmore of his wine selection, “I won’t carry a wine that I don’t believe in.” Bag and String currently offers in-store wine tastings every Thursday and Friday from 4-7pm. It is a fun and educational experience for any wine drinker, new and old. It also serves as a great route to discovering one’s personal likes and dislikes about the ancient beverage all together as Bag and String carries spirits that vary from old favorites and classics, to new micro-distillery creations. Bag and String is open Monday through Saturday from 10AM-7PM and on Sundays from 12PM-4PM. It is located at 119 Chautauqua Avenue in Lakewood, NY and reachable by phone at 716-763-4000. For more information please visit www.bagandstringwine.com

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Name the sport that requires a wiffle ball and combines aspects of badminton, tennis and ping-pong? The correct answer is pickleball! “Pickleball is played with a ball that looks like a wiffle and paddles that are solid,” said Bill Deuink, Chautauqua County Ambassador for the USA Pickleball Association (USAPA). A pickleball court is the same size as a badminton court. The net used for the game is 36” on the sidelines and 34” in the center. The rules of the game are similar to ping-pong. “You must serve to opposite courts … and you must let the balls bounce once on each side of the net before you can hit it in the air,” Deuink said. “The game is usually played until 11, and you must win by two points.” The game may be played with singles or doubles. However, the double games are typically more popular. Chautauqua County hosts a couple of opportunities to play pickleball in Bemus Point and Lakewood. “Each group is about two years old,” Deuink said. “The Lakewood group has about 20 people. The Bemus Point group has upwards toward 30 in their group.” Led by Randy Chamberlain, the Bemus Point group meets each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 8:30 a.m. The group meets on Lakeside Drive. Deuink said

“Pickleball is played with a ball that looks like a wiffle and paddles that are solid,” said Bill Deuink, Chautauqua County Ambassador for the USA Pickleball. Chautauqua County hosts a couple of opportunities to play pickleball in Bemus Point and Lakewood. For more information about the Bemus Point League, contact Chamberlain at (716) 998-7021. For more information on the Lakewood league contact John Livingston at (716) 763-8963.

open play is available at those times. “Anybody that would like to experience, see it or play it should stop by at that time.” For more information about the Bemus Point League, contact Chamberlain at (716) 998-7021. Chamberlain and Deuink also offer lessons. In Lakewood, a league meets at Loomis Bay on Route 394 to play at 6 p.m. each Wednesday. For more information contact John Livingston at (716) 763-8963. Deuink said pickleball was invented about 35 years ago in the state of Washington. His first exposure to pickleball was about four years ago in Arizona.

In Arizona, Deuink worked to form a pickleball league. When he returned to Chautauqua County he did the same. “I came back here and contacted a couple of people about starting a league but they had never heard of the game,” he said. “It really kicked off when Jerry Madison and John Livingston got their core contacts in Lakewood and Randy Chamberlain in Bemus Point.” For more information about this growing sport and opportunities in Chautauqua County, call Deuink at (716) 355-4466. “Everybody should try it,” Deuink said. “It’s fun and good exercise for all ages.”

Sam Whitmore, owner, has worked in the wine industry in northern California for over 15 years. His enthusiasm continues to spread to the community and is obvious as you walk through the door. Bag and String caters to everyone. In fact, Whitmore stated that it is his personal favorite when he gets customers that are new to the wine genre. “I love it when people come in not knowing anything about wine” Whitmore state. “I want the public to know wine can be enjoyed without being a wine snob.”

ASP Annual Beach PartyAllegany Announces Annual Party for August 12th, 2011

Salamanca, New York - Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Then come to Allegany State Park on August 12th for the 5th annual Beach Party at Red House Beach! This event, co-sponsored by Allegany State Park and the Cattaraugus County Arts Council will feature music by Allegany State Park Artist-in Residence, Kevin McCarthy, as well as Steve Johnson, Charity Nuse, and Amanda Barton of Big Leg Emma. There will

be kids’ crafts, juggling by Gravitational Bull, the ever-popular Limbo (start practicing now!), and more! Over 50 bird and butterfly houses, built by students in the Building Maintenance class at Collins Correctional Facility with wood donated by Potter Lumber have been transformed into works of art by local artists. They are currently on display in the park at the Red House Administration Building and at the Quaker Store Museum until

August 12th when they will be moved to the Beach Party to be auctioned off in a silent auction that night! So bring a picnic or grab something here in the park! The fun starts at 6:00 p.m. Don’t miss it! For more information, contact the Recreation Department at Allegany State Park at 716-354-9101 ext 236 or check us out on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/alleganystatepark or call the Cattaraugus County Arts Council at 716-372-7455.

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Tickets for the concert only or a special festival admission and concert ticket can be purchased on line. Besides the concert, live music will be performed throughout the festival. Many of the activities and wineries from previous years will be returning this year. Among the food producers will be Yerico Farms, voted the #1 Fresh Produce Stand for three years in a row. They will be bringing an assortment of strawberries, gourmet beans, peaches, apples and blueberries. Baldwin Hill Farms will be selling their pure maple syrup. Other crafters will be displaying their jewelry, glass works, and ceramics. Foodies will have something else to

chew on when Cheryl Pitti from the New York Wine and Culinary Center holds seminars both days on wine and food pairing, and wine and cheese pairing. She’ll be showcasing three different styles of New York wines and demonstrating how they pair with different foods and some of Yancey’s Fancy cheeses. There will be over 27 wineries offering samples of their finest products, many of them several decades in the making. Merritt Estate Winery, the sponsor of the festival, will be there and uncorking some of their prize winning wines. Also available for tasting will be wines from: Americana Vineyards, Blueberry Sky Winery, Eagle Crest Vineyards, Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards, Miles Wine Cellars, and Winery of Ellicottville, to name just a few. Look for many of the wineries to be displaying some of their premium wines.

The festival began when William and Jason Merritt (the founder or Merritt Winery and his son) attended the Finger Lakes Wine festival and realized there was no wine festival in the western part of the state. So, they founded the America’s Grape Country Wine Festival in order to showcase the area’s rich heritage and wine production. Now in its third year the festival has grown from only five or six wineries the first year to 27 wineries this year. Attendees will receive a complimentary wine glass for tasting, and can also purchase wines by the bottle. Tickets are available for a single day and a discounted two day pass. There is also a reduced price ticket for a designated driver (always a good idea). Tickets will be available at the door and may be purchased online for a reduced price at agcwinefestival.com.

Free Boating ActivitiesChautauqua Marina Offers Classes and Activities August 13

Celebrate “ Lake Day” & National Marina Day @ Chautauqua Marina Schedule as follows: • 8:30 am Free Fishing Seminar: “Muskies Chautauqua” Musky Fishing on Chautauqua Lake. Presented By Mike Sperry, Chautauqua Reel Outdoors Guide and Tackle. • 10:00 am-3 pm- Free Boat Safety Checks – U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary • 10:00 am-3 pm-New York State Parks, Marine Services Bureau, Boating Safety Rolling Display features the “Wear It New York” life jacket safety & general boating safety information. • 10:30 am- Free Youth Fishing Contest ( Prizes & Lunch) • 11:30 am- What’s Going On In the Lake: How You Can Help-CLMC • 1:30 pm Free Class: 1:30 pm-Shoreline Plantings and More....: How to Clean the Lake Naturally presented by the CWC. This is a short seminar with hands on experience—IPresentation by CWC, Jane Conroe-CWC Conservationist and Nate Terrill Excavations. Limited to 50 persons. To sign up for free classes email boatsafety@aol.com or call Chautauqua Marina @716-753-3913. This year’s event “Lake Day” at Chautauqua Marina is sponsored by Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Chautauqua Lake Association, and Chautauqua Lake Management Commission and is hosted by Chautauqua Marina during the 2011 National Marina Day Celebration.

Bards were the historians, storytellers, entertainers and spiritual guides. They often played the harp. Brown meshes the realms of reality and fantasy in this upcoming performance, introducing to many for the first time the Irish Banshee and the Sealwoman – both of Irish mythology. The show includes songs like

“The Lady of Shallot” as well as many older classics, but does contain a few more recent pop songs such as “Walking in Memphis” by Marc Cohn and “Missing” by Everything but the Girl. The entire concert performance errs on the side of mystery, especially with the use of the harp, Brown said. And the fact that the concert takes place in Lily Dale, a place known for it’s spiritualist leaning, adds to the performance’s impact. “Live performance is so magical” Brown said. “I get to create the show with all of the

people. I’m creating it with the audience.” Brown has even been known to pull people from the audience and improvise a bit to really get everyone involved. Brown said this performance is hopefully its last stop before settling off Broadway in New York City where Brown currently lives. People can find out more information about the show or purchase a seat by visiting lilydaleassembly.com and russellpatrickbrown.com You can even purchase your tickets the day of at the auditorium.

Bureau Services. “ The agencies will be on hand to present a few seminars during what is being called Lake Day. Included is a free Muskie fishing seminar. “We had one in early June and we had fifty people. It was quite a success, and we’re going to continue that.” It will start at 8:30 a.m. The free kids’ fishing contest follows at 10:30, with free lunch for kids and their families. Awards and prizes are donated by local businesses. “It’s an exciting event to watch children from ages three to fourteen out on the dock catching fish.“ At 11:30, find out “What’s Going on in the Lake” and what you can do to help, from the Chautauqua Lake Management Commission. Learn about “Shoreline Plantings and More” at 1:30, when the emphasis will be on how to clean the lake naturally. “This will be a short seminar put on by the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, with hands-on experience. If you have a shovel, bring one with

you!” Clementi says fifty-three plants will be planted by people who are participating in the free seminar, as a way to combat shoreline erosion. “The people (who participate) will actually be planting a plant on the creek side at the Marina, so they can actually see what the procedure is, and what kind of plants help to prevent erosion on the lake.” But, as they say, there’s more! From 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., the New York State Marine Bureau spotlights their services. “They have a big trailer with all the different safety equipment that’s by law required to be on boats. And they’re pushing their ‘Wear It New York’ campaign for wearing life vests. They’ll be there all day. So we have quite a celebration this year, and it’s all wrapped around Lake Day. We’re kind of excited about it this year. It’s a little different from what we’ve done in the past. ” Lou Clementi is pleased with attendance during the past three years. He explains, “We try and work with non-profit organizations in the area.” Past activities included a silent auction plus a garage and yard

sale, with proceeds donated to the Chautauqua Lake Association. As for lakeshore erosion, Clementi believes it’s a definite problem. “They’re really trying to do a lot about it, in particular because of the flooding we had this year. There was a lot of erosion around the lake.” Chautauqua Marina has about 450 feet of Lake frontage, along with their creek side. “We are definitely doing something (there) in September to help prevent more erosion. We want to keep our lake safe and clean.” Conservationists are also working in other spots. “So it (erosion) really is a big issue on the lake.” He added that she wants people to visit the Marina to see all that’s being done to improve the health of Chautauqua Lake. Chautauqua Marina also offers five safe boating courses during the year. “We have our last one of the season coming up August 6th and 7th. The last one was had was overwhelmingly large. We had to turn twenty-two people away. We’ve been doing (the courses) for maybe seven to ten years.”

Class: Caring for MonarchsJamestown Audubon Society Offers Lesson Friday, July 29

The class “Raising a Monarch Butterfly” will be offered Friday, July 29 from 7-9pm by Audubon Senior Naturalist Jeff Tome.

Corn Moon DinnerAn Evening Of Organic Foods to Benefit a Good Cause, August 13The Corn Moon Dinner will be held on August 13 on the grounds of Green Heron Growers in Sherman, N.Y. raising money for Slow Food Southern Tier. The Corn Moon Dinner derives its name from the full moon in August called “Corn Moon” by Native Americans. The Corn Moon Dinner will consist of only naturally grown foods by seven different local farms and wineries. However, a great four-course meal with passed hors d’oeuvres beforehand won’t be the only thing you’ll enjoy that night. This year, the Corn Moon Dinner has partnered with Green Heron Growers to bring you the Night Lights display. Most of the proceeds from the dinner will go to Slow Food Southern Tier. Slow Food’s goal is to bring fresh, locally grown food to all people. The Slow Food Southern Tier Chapter helps food pantries in Allegany, Cattaraugus and Chautauqua Counties get fresh foods from local farms. To reserve your seat at the Corn Moon Dinner, call Bares at 716-307-1494.

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Six Convenient Locations to Serve You Best!Mayville • Chautauqua Institution • Bemus Bay • Peek’n Peak • Fredonia • Westfi eld

3 BR units avail. Garage, pool, dock, Village of Bemus Point location, walk to restaurants & shopping. Starting at $335,000

Village of Westfield Loca-tion, 4 bdr, 1.5 baths, enclosed porch, garage, backyard fire-place. Mls 1027455 $87,500

Historic Village of Westfield home, 4bdr, 2baths, covered porch, garage, storage barn.

Mls 1026402 $129,500

Historic Westfield Home, 4 bdr, 3 bath, updates,garage,

home warranty. MLS # 1027592 $149,900

Westfield 4 bdr, 2.5 bth , open flr plan,cust kitch, great rm, family rm prof landscaping,

pool Mls 1027838 $247,000

Chaut. Lake views. 3 bdr, 2 bth located in the Crosswinds Comm.. Lg deck, encl porch.

mls# 1026174 $299,000

Chaut. Lake views, tennis courts, pool and docks. 1 & 2 bdr. units avail. mls#1026658

Starting at $85,000

3 bdr, 2.5 baths, 100 ft. of lakefront. Redone with a great

sunroom & deck. mls#1027357 $497,900

Prvt 5 ac setting, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bth with open flr. plan, stone

patio, 2 story barn, storage bld, pool, mls#1027000 $398,500

4 BR, 4.5 bth contemporary home w/ lawn to beach. 150 feet of Lake Erie Lakefront. MLS#1027702 $745,000

Westfield 3 bdr, 1.5 bath brick home. Formal dining room,

large porch & landscaped yardMls 1027902 $102,900

Open House Aug. 36-7:30

33 South Water St

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Westfield 3 bdr, 1 bth home. Spacious rooms, 3 car garg & workshop, pool, landscaped.

Mls 1025876 $104,000

Charming Village of Westfield home. 3 bdr, 1 bath, WBFP,

built-ins, garage. Mls # 1027455 $109,000

Cust built, contemporary lake-front home. 3bdr, 2bth, deck, 77 ft. of lakefront, near Chaut. Inst. mls#1027662 $895,000

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Westfield home, corner lot, 3 bdr, 1 bath, garage, patio. Mls # 1027168 $105,500

Open House Aug. 36-7:30

42 Union St.

Open House Aug. 36-7:30

40 Backman

Open House Aug. 36-7:30

49 Bliss St.

Open House Aug. 36-7:30

29 South Water St.

Open House Aug. 36-7:30

188 West Main St.

Open House Aug. 36-7:30

30 McClurg St.

4 bdr, 3 bths, 125ft of lakefront on almost 2 ac, large 3 car

garage, cov porch overlooking lake. mls# 1026907 $999,000

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Close to Chaut. Inst. 4 bdr. 2 bath, 1.3 acres, skylights, WBFP, deck, porch. Mls

1027820 $269,000

Lake Access

Lakefront living, pool, dock. Two units available- 3 bdr, 3 bth $214,900 & 3 bdr, 2 bath.

mls# 1026146 $314,900

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Open House Aug. 36-7:30

70 Elm St.

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people. I’m creating it with the audience.” Brown has even been known to pull people from the audience and improvise a bit to really get everyone involved. Brown said this performance is hopefully its last stop before settling off Broadway in New York City where Brown currently lives. People can find out more information about the show or purchase a seat by visiting lilydaleassembly.com and russellpatrickbrown.com You can even purchase your tickets the day of at the auditorium.

sale, with proceeds donated to the Chautauqua Lake Association. As for lakeshore erosion, Clementi believes it’s a definite problem. “They’re really trying to do a lot about it, in particular because of the flooding we had this year. There was a lot of erosion around the lake.” Chautauqua Marina has about 450 feet of Lake frontage, along with their creek side. “We are definitely doing something (there) in September to help prevent more erosion. We want to keep our lake safe and clean.” Conservationists are also working in other spots. “So it (erosion) really is a big issue on the lake.” He added that she wants people to visit the Marina to see all that’s being done to improve the health of Chautauqua Lake. Chautauqua Marina also offers five safe boating courses during the year. “We have our last one of the season coming up August 6th and 7th. The last one was had was overwhelmingly large. We had to turn twenty-two people away. We’ve been doing (the courses) for maybe seven to ten years.”

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