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The celebration for the ferry begins on Friday July 8th with a re-dedica-tion ceremony at Stow Landing. Saturday night the Bemus Bay Pops presents Mike Randall as Mark Twain, comedy from Sam Greisbaum, and music by The Ragtime Island Windjammers. On Sunday, at the Town of North Harmony Building there will be an open invitation Motor-cycle Bike-N-Cruise, starting at 10:00am. The ferry will be open for rides most of the weekend starting Friday at about 11:00am and at 9:30am on Saturday and Sunday.

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This year, the festival will be featuring more than just local Scandinavian talent, but world-renowned artists from Scandinavia itself! Scandinavia technically covers Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the Lapland region, which the Sami people inhabit. See FoLK page 6

In operation since late 2002, Southern Tier Brewing Company of Lakewood, New York, has grown to produce over 30,000 barrels of beer annually. The hand-crafted ales are now available in more than half of the United States, as well as parts of Australia, Denmark, Japan, Philippines, Singapore, Ontario, British Columbia, and the United Kingdom. Take part of the Brewery’s Summerfest happening next Saturday, July 16. Southern Tier Brewing Company is located in Stoneman Business Park in Lakewood, New York. For more information contact: 716-763-5479.

Artist June Burns exhibits some of the unique wooden puzzles that she and her husband Tony make. These will be among the thousands of pho-tographs, paintings, pieces of pottery, jewelry, fabric and other distinc-tive artworks that will be on display and for sale at Art in the Woods, July 16-17, at the Audubon Center and Sanctuary. Openings remain for glass and clay artists.

By Meaghan O’Rourke St. Bonaventure University A Jamestown parish celebrates its 50th summer festival, St. James Fest, this week. The weekend-long festival will take place in the parking lot of St. James Parish at 27 Allen St. on July 8-10.

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The summer fun will continue in western New York next Saturday July 16, 2011 at the Southern Tier Brewing Company for the first annual “Summerfest.” The event will last from 2:00PM until 7:00PM and promises an afternoon filled with great times and as always, tasty, ice-cold craft brews. “We just wanted to add to the summer fun and throw a party,” says Southern Tier Brewing Co. Spokesman, Nathan Arnone, “It’s the first time we’ve ever held ‘Summerfest,’ but we’re just excited for the whole thing. We picked a weekend and put together a great afternoon of events at a ticket price of only $10.00.” Arnone isn’t kidding. The afternoon will be highlighted by Keg Bowling among several other summer event “regulars.” “Keg bowling is just…loud, plain and simple,” Arnone laughs, “It’s a great time. You stack up six kegs: three on the bottom, then two, then one on top…sort of like a carnival game, and you roll another keg down a slide at the pack of them. The whole game is really loud, but that being said, it’s always very exciting!” The brewing company’s

“Summerfest” will also feature Kan-Jam and Corn-Hole games all afternoon outside the brewery in the yard. There will be live music entertainment throughout the event by Mosaic Foundation, who will delight ears with their Reggae style sounds. The band will be followed by live

music mixes by DJ Jonny Cobra for the remainder of the afternoon at the outdoor stage. Craft brews, as always, will be served from both the indoor and outdoor bars. “The Reggae music will sort of set

By John ThomaSSTaFF WriTer

DFT Communications of Fredonia and Jamestown has stepped forward to re-instate the funding for the Chautauqua County Bicentennial program being planned by the Bemus Bay Pops. When Mark Maytum, President and COO of DFT saw the media coverage of the decision to withdraw the $8,800 in funding for the program, he felt he had to do something about it. He instructed his Marketing and PR Manager, Dan Siracuse to initiate a conversation with the Pops to see what could be done. After discussion with Dan Dalpra of the Bemus Bay Pops, DFT made a donation to restore all of the cut funding. “We saw that there was a need and we were able to fill it,” said Mr. Siracuse. “The bicentennial program is back on” exclaimed Dan Dalpra when asked about the agreement. All the Pops concerts are free, with a small section of seats set

aside as reserved seating for $10. But as a result of the donation from DFT, all seats in the $10 reserved section will also be free for this show. “We only use the fee to cover the cost of programming. Now we won’t need to,” explained Mr. Dalpra. In further explaining the decision to make the donation Mr. Siracuse said, “This is a celebration for the people of Chautauqua County, and we are glad we are able to help out with a contribution.” Having attended several Pops events in the past years he went on to say, “Dan and his group do a tremendous job, putting hours of energy into it, and I’ve been very impressed with what I’ve seen and heard.” In further comment about the donation Mr. Dalpra indicated that he is gratified the the company has helped out “it just goes to show how valuable the Pops program is.” In a meeting in June, Chautauqua County Legislators had voted to

BY MEgAN O’dONNEllST. BONAVENTURE UNIVERSITY

Next weekend, July 15-17, more than 3,000 people will fill the Gerry Rodeo Grounds to enjoy the 10th annual Scandinavian Folk Festival, said Don Sandy, Festival Coordinator. This year, the festival will be featuring more than just local Scandinavian talent, but world-renowned artists from Scandinavia itself! Scandinavia technically covers Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the Lapland region, which the Sami people inhabit. Coming from Stockholm, the Rockridge brothers are one of the two first-time artists at the festival this year. They will perform American Bluegrass-based music. The second first-time artist is a trio from Finland that will feature light, Classical music. Peter Puma Hedlund, a world famous award-winning Nyckelharpa

player, returns to the festival as well as 24 folk dancers from Toronto. Many different groups throughout the three-day festival will provide entertainment but some of the favorites are The Viking Chorus, Nordanvind and Svenska Spelmän. Besides the festival’s traditional Swedish meatball dinner on Friday, the Korv dinner and the Midsummer event on Saturday, the festival also features the Scandinavian folk dancers who perform throughout the weekend. “There is a big dance floor in the entertainment tent for people to get involved,” Sandy said. “They can even learn the polka, schottis or the waltz.” In the Viking Village there will be a Viking ship from Philadelphia as well as a blacksmith practicing in the Norwegian style. The “loppis” (flea market), the festival gift shop and the “Made in

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what if the lawn gets a little longer, or the dishes sit in the sink for a few more hours – this is summer in Chautauqua County and we all know it’s not exactly the longest season of the year (or maybe it just seems that way). I just love sitting on the front porch of The Lenhart and rocking away the afternoon with a few “Dark and Stormies.” The flotilla of boats out of Bemus Point put on quite a show for those of us who are shoreline bound. Fishermen, water skiers, cruisers and party bargers all seem to be having such a great time. That’s the way it is with boaters – eat, drink and make merry. Take advantage of all Mother Nature has bestowed upon us, here in this most beautiful corner of NYS. Enjoy a tour on the water – you’ll be better for it! And don’t forget! The Villager’s September 9-16 trip to Tuscany with our

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Texaco Country ShowdownCompetition Comes to a Close September 11 at the Village Casino

Anticipation and excitement is higher than ever as aspiring country music artists prepare for the 30th Annual Texaco Country Showdown competition! WNY’s first LIVE!!! audition was held at the Celoron American Legion on Friday, June 24th, 2011. The amazing local talent who auditioned included Brandan Yeskey, John Eckert, Zach Penhollow, Matt Belin, Margie Neslon, Tammy Pacheco, Pat Cook, Same Passamonte and Tim Newark. Competitors and fans, don’t miss the next LIVE!!! audition, Wednesday, July 6th at the RoseBrook Golf Course, 12486 Beebe Rd in Silver Creek, NY starting at 6pm. My Country’s Dan Warren will once again host this next audition of America’s largest country music talent search and radio promotion. RoseBrook’s Golf and Geetars, bar and restaurant provides the perfect setting for both golfers and non-golfers to listen to the

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St. James Summer Festival50th Annual Event this Weekend, July 8-10 Celebrates Heritage

By Meaghan O’RourkeSt. Bonaventure University

A Jamestown parish celebrates its 50th summer festival, St. James Fest, this week. The weekend-long festival will take place in the parking lot of St. James Parish at 27 Allen St. on July 8-10. “Since 2003, St. James Fest has proven to be a much-an-ticipated event in the city of Jamestown,” said Tom Franco, event chairman. “The parish-ioners have been working for months to prepare for this spec-tacular community event.” The festival kicks off at 6 p.m. on Friday with a cash bar and an Italian a la carte menu. The menu feature Muffaletta Paninis, meatball subs, Italian sand-wiches and Gaetano’s famous pasta salad. The Chautauqua Big Swing Band (formerly Germaine and Pappalardo) will perform from 7-9 p.m. for a “free-will donation” communi-ty dance. “The dance is free and

open to the community,” Franco said. “Any donations will ben-efit the Catholic Academy of the Holy Family School.” Saturday’s festivities begin at 11:30 a.m. with a Broadway show by the Lettieri’s, parish-ioners of St. James. It will also include Irish folksongs by Doc and Bill, the St. James Parish Italian Heritage Dancers with accordionist Joe Iuculano, and 4:30 p.m. mass. The day will close with the Caribbean sounds of the Kokomo Time Band, which is scheduled to begin its performance at 5:30 p.m. The celebration of mass at 8 a.m. and again at 11 a.m. kicks off Sunday’s events. The follow-ing schedule includes the Italian dancers, music by Joe Iuculano, and “Happy Days” with Ross and Chuck, parishioners. The raffle drawing should close the event at 5:30 p.m. “Of all the happenings,” Franco said, “the most impor-tant thing is the celebration of our Catholic mass. We invite

everyone to come together and join us in sharing our faith in the living Jesus Christ, our salva-tion.” Admission and parking to the event is free. Vendors will offer a variety of other Italian foods through-out the weekend including Fried Dough, Pepperoni balls, Arancini rice balls, eggplant Parmesan, pasta and meatballs, Italian sausage, Stromboli, piz-za, Cardooni, hot dogs and a full line of cold beverages will also be included on the menu. Franco said to honor Fr. Darrell Duffy and Deacon Mike Lennon, Irish corn beef sandwiches would also be offered. The church’s Altar and Rosary Society also prepared homemade Italian baked goods for the event. Call the parish at (716) 487-0125 with questions or for more information. “This event brings so many people togeth-er,” Franco said. “Come join us for a weekend of food, fun and fellowship.”

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Ironman Tickets on SaleTickets Available to all Savings Bank Ice Arena “Inner Circle” Members

The Jamestown Savings Bank Arena and the Jamestown Ironmen are excited to announce that all Jamestown Savings Bank Arena “Inner Circle” Newsletter recipients are now eligible to purchase their Jamestown Ironmen season tickets for the inaugural 2011-2012 season! This will be your first chance to see NAHL hockey in Chautauqua County, a league that has produced such NHL superstars such as Ryan Miller, Patrick Kane, and Nathan Gerbe. Not

since the World Junior Hockey Championship Pre Camp in the winter of 2010 has Jamestown played host to such a high level of competition, and now you will have the chance to see the best young hockey players in North America compete in 28 games beginning this fall and winter! Don’t miss out on your chance to see the future of hockey in your own backyard. Season tickets will be on sale to the general public beginning on July 8. If you would like to become

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Ironmaidens Dance TeamAuditions Scheduled for Saturday, July 16; Training Workshop July 9

The Iron Maidens Dance Team is looking for the most exciting, fun loving, talented, energetic, outgoing dancers ever…Is that you? Auditions for the Jamestown Iron Maidens dance team have been scheduled for Saturday July 16th, 2011. Now is the time to start getting ready for the opportunity to dance at the arena and support Jamestown’s new NAHL Hockey Team, The Jamestown Ironmen. The absolute best way to prepare for 2011-2012 Iron Maidens auditions is to attend the Pre-Audition Workshop! The workshop is a 3 hour intensive that focuses on everything it takes to be an Iron

Maiden! It will include a group warm-up, dance technique/skills session, choreographed combination routines in addition to a mock audition and a question/answer session at the end of the program. Be the first to know what the judges will be looking for in team candidates, get advice on the best costume option, learn what it means to be an Iron Maiden and all that it entails. The workshop is scheduled for Saturday July 9th, 2011 in the Arena Club at the JSBIA. Registration will begin at 9:00 a.m. The workshop will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. There will be a $30.00 fee to attend the workshop. The workshop will be

taught by a professional staff lead by former Buffalo “BOMBSHELL” and Buffalo “BANDETTE” LeAnne Zimmer-Gerth. LeAnne will will serve as the primary team choreographer. She will be assisted by another former Buffalo BANDETTE, Justina Langdon. Please note: All applicants must be at least 18 years old to audition for the Iron Maidens dance team. To register or for more information contact Dance Team Director Diane Ringer at (716) 792-9930 or Assistant Director Andrea Bragg at (716)969-2956. Or email tt jamestownironmaidens@gmail.

Jamestown” tent make up the Market Tent this year. “The ‘Made in Jamestown’ tent will have local artisans with many unique items to be found,” Sandy said. The traditional Kubb tournament will take place on Saturday afternoon to determine who is the best player. “Kubb is a lawn game where you throw batons to knock down the opponents blocks,” Sandy said. “Once you have completed that process you can toss your baton to knock down the King and be the winner.”

Two new sections have been added to the festival as well: one specifically for children and families and the other a tent for lectures. The family area will feature storytelling and Scandinavian crafts for children. The lecture tent will feature 16 lectures over the three days. Another rare-find is the genealogy area where people can bring information about their ancestors and look further into their family history. A genealogist from Sweden will be present as well as Karen Livsey from the Fenton History Center. The full entertainment, lecture and workshop schedules are available at www.scandinavianjamestown.

org under the “Program Lineup” tab near the top of the page. “Even in bad weather there is plenty of space to stay dry,” Sandy said. With plenty of huge tents Sandy knows that no matter what people can have a great time. The festival begins on Friday, July 15th from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. for $6 ($4 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.); Saturday, the 16th from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. for $7 ($4 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.); and Sunday, the 17th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for just $3. “Everything in the festival is free unless you’re buying something,” Sandy said. The Folk Festival will take place rain or shine.

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neighbors by hauling their loads across the water as well. Within a few years there was so much traffic for Tom that he decided to turn it into a business, and in 1811 obtained the first license to run ferry service on the lake. The first ferries were log rafts, pulled along a rope by the pilot. Tom’s rates were 6 ½ cents for a pedestrian. 18 ¾ cents for a horse and rider and 37 ¾ cents for a wagon or carriage with oxen or horses. The rope was eventually replaced by a steel cable, and over the years various boats, with various types of propulsion plied the waters. In 1942 Chautauqua County took over operation of the ferry. In 1946 the county made major improvements to the ferry, enlarging the boat so it could carry up to nine automobiles. All this was fine until October 30th 1982 when the Chautauqua Lake Bridge officially opened, and the county decided to suspend operations. A group known as the Sea Lion Project Ltd. made the audacious decision to take over operation of the ferry, and

not only that, but not charge a fee for the service. Instead they rely on donations from riders, individuals, and businesses in the area. In spite of many challenges during the last 28 years this dedicated group has managed to keep the Bemus Point- Stow Ferry operating and in excellent shape. Now, on the 200th anniversary of not only the ferry but the founding of Chautauqua County it’s time to have a party. The celebration for the ferry begins on Friday July 8th with a re-dedication ceremony at Stow Landing. Just after the ceremony there will be a private wedding on the ferry, and once that ceremony is over the ferry will open for public rides. The Bemus Point Historical Society will be open from 1pm to 4pm, and in the evening will be a tour of the Bemus Point Cemetery. The tour will be sponsored by the Village Haunts of Bemus Point. Saturday things really get rolling with the Open invitation Curse-In at the Town of North Harmony Building on Old Bridge Road in Stow. Other events continue throughout the day including an Ice Cream Social at Lighthouse Park in Stow, and the Hotel Lenhart in Bemus Point. Music continues through the afternoon in Lighthouse Park, featuring

the group Jamestown Harmony Express, a mens a capella singing group. The cemetery tours will explore the Magnolia Cemetery. Saturday night the Bemus Bay Pops presents Mike Randall as Mark Twain, comedy from Sam Greisbaum, and music by The Ragtime Island Windjammers. The show is free thanks to a contribution from DFT Communications in Fredonia. On Sunday, at the Town of North Harmony Building there will be an open invitation Motorcycle Bike-N-Cruise, starting at 10:00am. The ferry will be open for rides most of the weekend starting Friday at about 11:00am and at 9:30am on Saturday and Sunday. There are precious few tourist ferries in operation in the country, and almost none that survive on donations alone. But, according to Betty Lou Cheney from the Sea Lion Project, “people have been very generous (with donations) because they like the idea of taking the ferry across the lake.” The ferry operates on weekends from Memorial Day through Labor Day, and is available for bicycle and equestrian groups that are restricted from using the bridge. For more information about the celebrations see their web site: sealionprojectltd.com.

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tone for the afternoon,” Arnone continues, “We wanted to go with an island-type theme for the event so we wanted Mosaic Foundation because they fit with it perfectly. Although it’s not

included in the $10.00 ticket price, we will have a cook on sight preparing delicious jerk-chicken to compliment the afternoon’s theme. It’s just going to be a great celebration of summer.” The Southern Tier Brewing Company would like to remind all event-goers that designated drivers will be able to get into the even free of charge. Tickets are available online at www.

southerntierbrewing.com or in person at the brewpub itself located at 2072 Stoneman Circle in Lakewood. Pre-sale is encouraged in order to estimate the amount of chicken needed for the event. Come by and enjoy the summer fun with friends at the Southern Tier Brewing Company “Summerfest,” it promises to be a great afternoon anyone in the mood to celebrate.

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