Magically Mesmerizing preformed in Jamestown

Richard Benedetto

Saturday, March 2nd, 2013 at 9:45pm. 460 Views, 0 Comments.

March 2, 2013

The people of Jamestown were treated to a night of enchanting guitar and intriguing storytelling at Infinity Cafe on Friday.

Acclaimed guitarist, Richard Gilewitz, of Tampa, Fla., brought his musical skills and humor to Infinity Performing Arts for a series a workshops and a live set.

According to Gilewitz, his performances can be described as a nervous breakdown happening in slow motion. But, every night he plays is almost the same at the end because he puts on his manager hat and begins to evaluate everything he did.

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Chautauqua's Got Talent Begins; Three Voted off

Richard Benedetto

Tuesday, February 19th, 2013 at 9:54pm. 505 Views, 0 Comments.

February 19, 2013

The first round of the fouth annual Chautauqua's Got Talent competition filled the seats and drew standing ovations.

The Spire Theater of Jamestown was packed with area residents on Monday evening as the fourth annual talent competition, presented by Big Time Productions and The Post-Journal, commenced. The evening featured performances by singers, dancers, instrumentalists and a hula hooper.

According to Angelo Giuffre, event organizer for Big Time Productions, this year has the highest number of contestants yet seen for the competition, and all of them have a ton to offer.

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County Housing Market Jumps In 2012

Richard Benedetto

Monday, February 18th, 2013 at 10:51am. 226 Views, 0 Comments.

February 17, 2013

A rise in confidence is one way to explain why there are more houses for sale in Chautauqua County.

According to the New York State Association of Realtors, 1,170 houses were for sale in the county at the end of 2012. That was a 46.6 percent increase when compared to 2011. The increase represents the largest of any county in the state. Delaware County at a 27.2 percent rise followed Chautauqua County.

Jan Murray, Chautauqua County Board of Realtors executive officer, said the increase in the number of houses for sale shows that people in the county are confident the house will get bought.

"People are getting more confidence…

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Chautauqua Events

Richard Benedetto

Monday, February 11th, 2013 at 9:23am. 115 Views, 0 Comments.

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Chautauqua Lake Ice Pick off and running

Richard Benedetto

Tuesday, February 5th, 2013 at 7:52pm. 112 Views, 0 Comments.

BEMUS POINT The Chautauqua Lake Ice Pick is officially back.

The ice pick has been placed on the ice and bets are now being accepted at www.clakeicepick.com. Peter Sullivan, event organizer, said proceeds from the contest will benefit the Chautauqua Lake Association.

''Fifty percent of the proceeds will go to the CLA,'' he said. ''The other 50 percent will be split among the five winners. The first winner will receive half. So if we raise $10,000, they would receive $2,500. The other four winners will split the rest of the money.''

The Chautauqua Lake Ice Pick contest is based on a successful Alaskan tradition, the Chautauqua Lake Ice Pick is a fundraiser where people predict exactly what time and date the ice will break and the tripod placed on…

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Chautauqua Winter Festival Calendar Now Online

Richard Benedetto

Monday, February 4th, 2013 at 8:16pm. 134 Views, 0 Comments.

   Once again, a full slate of winter events is being planned for the Presidents Day Weekend Winter Festival in Mayville - one of the largest winter festivals in the region - which is organized annually by the Mayville/Chautauqua Community Chamber of Commerce.      The lineup includes snowmobile rides, a flare parade, fireworks, kids' corner crafts, chili cook-off, kids snow slides, snowball distance throwing contest, snowman/animal making contest, ice carving, broomball, snowshoe demonstrations, a polar bear swim, presidential costumer contest, a snowball dance, and lighting of the ice castle.  Many of these events will be held weather permitting.      Major sponsors of the Presidents Day Weekend Winter Festival are:   Media One…

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Chautauqua Lake Real Estate Report. January 1st to January 31st 2013

Richard Benedetto

Tuesday, January 29th, 2013 at 8:50pm. 122 Views, 0 Comments.

Chautauqua Lake Real Estate Report. January 1st to January 31st 2013 2 Closed sales reported Average list price $ 287,450.00 Average closing price $259,000.00 Average Square Footage 1,301 Average cost per square foot. $ 199.00 Average Days on Market  119  Pending  and Pending Show Sales reported 1 Pending sale Average list price $125,000.00 Average Square Footage 1,285 Average  cost per square foot. $98.00 Average Days on Market 7 15 New Lake Listing Reported  Average List Price  $484,540 Average Square Footage 3,243 Average Asking Price Per Square Foot $180.00 Average Days on Market 14 Source: Chautauqua County Board of Realtors Should you have any questions or would like to view any…

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Saturday Skiing CWC?Tours Goose Creek Wetlands

Richard Benedetto

Sunday, January 27th, 2013 at 4:08pm. 116 Views, 0 Comments.

NORTH HARMONY - A blanket of freshly fallen snow was welcomed by those who participated in the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy's cross-country skiing and snow-shoeing tour.

On Saturday, members and patrons of the CWC gathered at the Loomis Goose Creek wetland preserve to tour the land.

The property was purchased two years ago by the CWC through funding made available by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Natural Resources Defense Council, the New York State Development of Environmental Conservation and several Goose Creek residents. It consists of 30 acres, 25 of which are wetlands, including 450 feet of lakeshore and 3,000 feet of the wild west bank of Goose Creek. According to John Jablonski, executive director of the CWC, Goose Creek is the…

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Chautauqua County Snowmobile Trails Open, Conditions Marginal

Richard Benedetto

Thursday, January 24th, 2013 at 8:18pm. 154 Views, 0 Comments.

For those not afraid of single-digit temperatures, the county's snowmobile trails are open.

On Wednesday, several sources indicated the trails were open. All reminded riders that conditions are marginal.

The Chautauqua County Trail Conditions hotline told riders to be careful because high winds have knocked down tree limbs which could potentially be along the paths.

''Pay attention to your surroundings and watch your speed,'' the recording said, which can be accessed by calling 800-242-4569, followed by pressing the No. 2 and then 5.

The Chautauqua Lake Snowmobile Club has a telephone hotline and a website. The Chautauqua Lake Snowmobile Club Sno-Phone, which can be reached by calling 753-2924, said trails are in poor condition because there…

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Ski And Snow Shoe Tour Set For Saturday

Richard Benedetto

Thursday, January 24th, 2013 at 2:59pm. 120 Views, 0 Comments.

The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy will host a cross country skiing and snow shoeing tour of its Loomis Goose Creek Wetland Preserve on Saturday from 2-3 p.m.

Participants and friends are invited to re-gather afterwards at the Southern Tier Brewing Company.

This preserve is 30 acres in size with 25 acres of wetlands, 450 feet of lakeshore and 3,000 feet of the wild west bank of Goose Creek. The moving creek waters help keep the area more ice-free and available for waterfowl use for extended periods when the rest of the lake is ice covered. The third largest wetland on Chautauqua Lake, the site is also one of the most important fish and wildlife habitats remaining on the lake, providing habitat for kingfishers, heron, mallards,…

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