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WHAT WONDERFUL MEMORIES . . . I'm green with envy....

Thanks for clarifying this, woman; I was building up a fierce volcano within myself. You ARE the best. JK P.S. Chris is, with a friend he graduated with in 1982, buying one of our iconic restaurants destroyed by fire in May; hadn't got around to posting that; since I didn't think anyone would know who he is. I appreciate your reply.

I'M REALLY CURIOUS NOW, LUVS...... CHRIS OLSEN (SON/QUEEN, JAN) DONATED THESE PHOTOS TO THE CENTER; WHO THE HELL IS SELLING THEM ON AMAZON - anyone????????????????? shades of Watergate!!!!!!!! If we can't find out; it IS interesting to note: [sorry, Brock] ardubya was still there....] The Post Journal, Jamestown NY, Lucy-Desi Center Receives Historic Images: “LA man, Chris Olsen, donates several rare Arnazes photos fr/February, 1956; City welcomed them for world premiere, Forever Darling, during which Look Magazine sent photographer documenting visit. More than 1000 images of historic weekend recently donated to Museum/Center. Chris Olsen, son, then-Homecoming Queen: Arnazes official escort, Janice Swanson Olsen; [see: 10/2/2017]; published, 2006.

The Post-Journal, Jamestown, NY, Famed 'I Love Lucy' Writer Remembered, 'They don't make 'em like that anymore.' Victoria Ordin, childhood Schillers' friend, by Katrina Fuller, "('I Love Lucy') writer, Robert 'Bob' Schiller, dies, 98, but not without leaving lasting mark on comedy world and hearts of many. [see full article: www.post-journal.com] Lucie Arnaz: ' . . . joyful: was given 98 years making people laugh; should be celebration of delightful human, who helped me so much under- standing circumstances affecting my life. Now, he can enjoy his rest: team is now complete.' Exec. Director, Center, calls Schiller a civil rights, free speech supporter. Schiller, well-received 2004 Jamestown LucyFest Birthday headliner, led seminar, Reg Lenna Civil Center; raised in LA, he was army veteran, entertained troops with comedy shows; spending later time in p.r. and radio broadcasting fields; was carpooler for Ordin, BroadwayWorld reviewer, NYC, whose childhood friend, Schiller daughter, Abbie. 'He was legend; it's impossible to overstate his influence; met the family in Kindergarten;' she remembers Bob as a 'normal dad' driver of their carpool. he was last of the men of that generation still alive from my childhood;'" published, 2017.

PLEASE REFER TO THREAD INCLUDING THE POST-JOURNAL, JAMESTOWN NY FOR ARTICLE REGARDING MR. SCHILLER; THANKS, JK

BEAUTIFULLY SAID, WOMAN I Thank you for doing so.... HATE TO QUOTE SOMEONE I REALLY DON'T CARE TO EVER MENTION; BUT, 'AT THIS POINT, WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES IT MAKE????' WE'VE BEEN KNOWN HERE, AT TIMES, TO BEAT A SIMPLE MATTER TO THE MAX . . . just sayin'....

Background material from post: 7/14/2015 :jk The Post-Journal, Jamestown, NY – City Officials Looking At Train Excursions, by Dennis Phillips - “A passenger train heading to Buffalo may one day happen again in Jamestown. City officials have been working with Western NY-Pennsylvania Railroad and Southern Tier Extension Railroad Authority, seeking New York State grants set in place by the Governor in 2011, looking to have periodic excursions leaving Jamestown Gateway Train Station,” published, 2015. **** 10/11/2017 - The Post-Journal, Jamestown, NY – City Officials Acquire Funding For Excursion Train Study, by Dennis Phillips - “For 2 years, City officials have been working to fund a feasibility and implementation study bringing back excursion train travel to Jamestown. A coalition of railroad enthusiasts and operators; 3-county [Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Erie] IDA's along rail corridor; Southern Tier West; and municipalities along corridor; as well as Empire State Development officials met with Department/Development/Jamestown for future funding opportunities;” [see complete article: www.post-journal.com] published, 2017. ****

October 20, 2017 The Post Journal, Jamestown NY, Editorial Page -Success Is Easy To Overlook "Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce President, Exec. Director, Todd Tranum made it clear our area needs an attitude adjustment. Instead of negatively reacting to potential economic development, whether it be National Comedy Center, Jamestown, or other development, Jamestown residents need to believe it will happen. Lifelong WNYers, with good reason, are sometimes far too negative about the potential of the waterfront and future initiatives. The last five years, Buffalo has turned the corner. It's time we do, as well. Tranum's comments were a small part of what is otherwise a celebration of Chautauqua County. The annual event highlights worthy area volunteers and major economic contributors. This year's economic honorees include expanded, added jobs; and growing. Success is easy to overlook. We do it far too often in society nowadays. The annual Chamber banquet continues a special tradition of highlighting those who make the county great. If you look around; and in the mirror; you will see a lot of those individuals;" published, 2017.

BACKGROUND on BRIDGE construction: [earlier this year]: The Post Journal, Jamestown NY, Work Continues On Jamestown Riverwalk Pedestrian Bridges, Bike Path, by Dennis Phillips, “Pieces starting to be put in place for pedestrian bridges over Chadakoin River along Riverwalk, scheduled for mid-September. City received $1.6 million in 2014 to construct the 2 bridges, a $2 million project; Bridges: one from Panzarella Park to Riverwalk's north shore extension; second, below Washington Street Bridge, connecting both Riverwalk sections along River. Bridges scheduled to open next year. Chadakoin Park trail, bike path, Clifton to McCrea Point Park continues scheduled completion: end construction season, October; path roughly a mile in length; scheduled opening next year;" published, 2017. ************ October 20, 2017 The Post Journal, Jamestown NY, Crane Invasion - Pedestrian Bridge Installation The Latest in Downtown Projects, by Dennis Phillips, “One of 2 bridges, crossing the Chadakoin River along the Greater Jamestown Riverwalk was installed Monday. Two large cranes used to connect two pieces making up pedestrian bridge crossing into Riverwalk's north shore extension to Panzarella Park. Second bridge installation under Washington Street Bridge will connect both sections of Riverwalk running along the River;" published, 2017.

Brock: What is this photo a part of, please. Thanks....JK

Luvs: you surely 'find' the best stuff; thanks for sharing.

PERSONALLY, I'M A NON-BELIEVER; BUT, WHAT AN IMAGINATION!!!!!! ANYONE????

I believe you are correct, Joey; and I remember something; let me have a look and get back to ya.... later today, tomorrow. Loving you, JK

Thanks, Luvs & rickee for the interesting things to add to Bernie's b/d chronology 'bits'....