Photo Caption: Pictured From L to R in the Mammography Suite are Megan D’Angelo (WCA Director of Development), Terry Rogers, Jean Sabulsky, Holly Smith and C rystal Schwab all RT (R) (M)’s at WCA Mammography Department

JAMESTOWN – On Sunday, March 22 a benefit in the local fight against Breast Cancer will be taking place in downtown Jamestown.

Event organizers WCA Hospital, 106.9 KISS FM, 95.3 The Lake FM, and Mia Bella Salon will host the 6th  Annual GOT PINK? event at Shawbucks Press Room Restaurant.

The festivities begin at 1 p.m. with Basket Raffles and Silent Auctions featuring hundreds of great donated items.

Mia Bella Salon will be providing salon services which include pink hair extensions, 50/50 raffle for a chance to win over $300 in salon services and product.

Commemorative Got Pink? t-shirts and hoodies, provided by the Jamestown Cycle Shop, will be on sale. Paparazzi jewelry will be selling jewelry and donating proceeds back to WCA Hospital.

Shawbucks/Press Room Restaurant will donate 10 percent of all food and bar sales. Patrons can enjoy “Buy a Mug” pricing on Budweiser products and pink drinks from Arthur R. Gren Company (this event is for those 21 years and over).

DJ Fish will kick off the musical entertainment at 1 p.m., followed by Derek Davis & The Tasty Groove Band from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

At 3:30 p.m., the Live Auction, hosted by auctioneer Cole Robbins, will feature several items including:

• an authentic Buffalo Bills Woods signed jersey
• 1 week vacation rental on Chautauqua Lake donated by Burgett & Robbins and Century 21 Turner Brokers
• 24-inch Schwinn bike from Wal-Mart
• one golfer in the LINKS Charity LPGA Pro-Am from ALSTAR EMS
• service programs from RS Motors and Shults Autogroup
• pink Oscar Schmidt Guitar from Trinity Guitars
• two beautifully handcrafted chairs from Fancher Chair
• Buffalo Sabres tickets donated by Arthur R. Gren
• pearl set from Carlson’s Jewelry Smithing
• Skagen watch from Gaylene’s Jewelry
• gift certificates
• and much more.

In addition to the event organizers, Got Pink? is sponsored by Arthur R. Gren Co., Jamestown Cycle Shop, Designer Pools, Frewsburg Pharmacy, Carlson’s Jewlery, South Hills Country Club, Trinity Guitars, Z & M Ag and Turf, and 59 Lucylane.com.

In 2014, this charity event raised over $10,000 to benefit local the local fight against breast cancer. Over five years, got pink? has now raised and donated over $44,000 to WCA Hospital.

These gifts have been utilized to help WCA purchase new breast cancer detection equipment. This year, all proceeds will once again aid in the local detection of breast cancer through the purchase of the Hologic Stereotactic Upright chair. The professionals in the Center for Imaging & Medical Arts at WCA recognize that early detection means faster intervention, more treatment options, and improved survival rates.

For more information or to support local breast cancer care at WCA Hospital, please contact Megan D’Angelo, WCA Director of Development, at (716) 664-8423 or megan.dangelo@wcahospital.org.

Health director Christine Schuyler says great strides have been made in early detection and treatment of breast cancer and her department is urging women to consult with their health care providers to learn more about the disease, discuss their fears and concerns, and develop an appropriate plan for breast cancer screening.

When coupled with new treatment options, early stage diagnosis can significantly improve a woman’s chance of survival.

It is recommended that women between 50 and 74 years of age get a mammogram every two years. Other women, including those aged 40-and 49-years-old, or those with family histories or other risk factors for breast cancer, or who have any symptoms or changes in their breasts, should talk to their doctors about what screening schedule is right for them.

To find a Cancer Services Program Partnership in your community, or to locate a genetic counselor, legal services or breast cancer support program, call 1-866-442-CANCER (2262) or visit www.health.ny.gov/cancerservicesprogram.

MAYVILLE – The committee responsible for overseeing spending and revenue in Chautauqua County will meet this morning in Mayville to go over the first week of deliberations for the 2012 county budget. The Legislature’s Audit and Control Committee will meet at 9 a.m. to review the recommendations that were made in other committees earlier this week. The legislature is looking for ways to reduce the $239 million dollar in spending that’s been proposed by County Executive Greg Edwards. The plan calls for a property tax increase of 12.6 percent over this year to offset an $18 million shortfall. During his budget presentation on September 28, the Edwards said State mandates from Albany were largely to blame for the proposed tax hike.

HOYT SPEAKS AT ANNUAL CHAMBER DINNER

MAYVILLE – The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards banquet last night in Mayville with Sam Hoyt – regional president of the Western New York Empire State Development Corporation – serving as the keynote speaker. Hoyt commented on the state’s new 2 percent property tax cap, saying it would have a significant impact to all those living in the state. In a report from today’s Jamestown Post-Journal, the regional president said the new tax cap is vital because of the high property tax bill paid by state homeowners and businesses.  Hoyt said one-third of property taxes are paid by businesses. He said the new tax cap will help save businesses a half-billion dollars a year.

Along with Hoyt’s speech, the chamber honored several individuals and businesses who’ve contributed to their community and the county during the past year.  The chamber presented its Person of the Year Award to Kenneth Strickler of Jamestown. Most recently Strickler has served as director and chairman of the board of the Jamestown Savings Bank. He is also a past president of the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation and the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce, and is involved with several other organizations and initiatives as well.

In addition, each of the community Chambers of Commerce selected a community service award recipients for 2011. Ann Weidman of Mayville was selected by the Mayville-Chautauqua Chamber of Commerce and Mike Metzger of Bemus Point was chosen by the Jamestown Community Chamber of Commerce.

CRAWFORD FURNITURE PLANT RE-OPENS

JAMESTOWN – Crawford Furniture plans to close all five of its retail outlets to help reorganize after filing for Bankruptcy. That’s according to a report from the Buffalo news, which says the Jamestown Furniture Manufacturer will be ending its direct-to-customer sales initiative and returning to its original model of manufacturing furniture for sale through outside distributors.

Production at the company’s Jamestown factory, which shut down in August, started back up Monday with 100 laid-off workers called back to the job. Crawford also contracts outside vendors to supply certain furniture products.

Crawford sells to roughly 200 smaller, independent furniture dealers around the nation.

DENIM DAY HELPS TO RAISE FUNDING FOR BREAST CANCER

MAYVILLE – If you see a few more county workers taking part in “Casual Friday” today, it’s because employees in Mayville and other locations will be wearing Denim to help celebrate Lee National Denim Day. The day is designed to help celebrate 16 years of fighting breast cancer. Chautauqua County is gearing up to participate in this grassroots program which has raised more than $83 million for breast cancer research. The day simply involves employees from around the country making a donation to the Women’s Cancer Programs of the Entertainment Industry Foundation in exchange for being able to wear jeans to work.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY INVITES PUBLIC TO CHERRY CREEK INN

CHERRY CREEK – The Western New York fall foliage season is just about at its peak, providing residents the perfect opportunity to take a pleasant drive through the country and to the eastern edge of Chautauqua County.

On Sunday, Oct. 16, the Chautauqua County Historical Society will be hosting a fall luncheon at the Historic Cherry Creek Inn in Cherry Creek, N.Y. Not only will visitors have an opportunity to view the beautiful splendor of fall as they make the trip to the quaint village, they will also receive an education on history of the town and the surrounding area. Cherry Creek Town Historian Sharon Howe Sweeting – who also

serves the owner and operator of the Cherry Creek Inn – will provide and insightful and interesting history of the Inn and its surrounding community.  The event will take place at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16. Please reserve by Oct. 10 by calling 326-2977. The cost to attend is $15 per person, which will help to cover the cost of the meal.