World Series Of Cars Celebrates 25 Years
From left are John Bauer, Dr. Charles Sinatra, Russ Diethrick and Howard Hendrickson putting the final touches on details for the World Series of Cars at Bergman Park.
The World Series of Cars will celebrate its 25th anniversary when the classic car show makes its way to Bergman Park on Sunday, July 27. The show is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets cost $3 per person, and children under 12 can enter free. All cars registering must be at the park or in line by noon. Fees for cars are $5 pre-registration or $7 at the gate. Twenty-five years ago, while attending a car show in Pennsylvania, three friends and antique car enthusiasts, Rod Williams, Les Ostrander and Dr. Charles Sinatra, decided to start a car show in Jamestown, presenting the idea to the Chautauqua Lake Region Antique Car Club. The very first car show was organized with help from sponsors and the Jamestown Parks Department. From the outset, Russ Diethrick came aboard the planning committee and brought along the Babe Ruth World Series committee. In the last few years, the number of car shows has increased. The Jamestown World Series of Cars is still one of the largest judged shows in the
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Salvation Army Summer Concert Series To Begin Sunday
By Robert Rizzuto
rrizzuto@post-journal.com
Since the 1950s, the Salvation Army in Jamestown has been delivering the ‘‘ministry of music’’ every summer, and 2008 will be no exception.
Summer Concert S
Community Blood Bank Asking For Donors
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Legion Presents Awards
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» Full StoryHiggins Releases ‘Congress On Your Corner’ Schedule
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The July Congress on Your Corner schedule will be as follows:
Tuesday — 11:30 a.m. to noo
District 7
Political Laughs
Demolition Is Down
6th Street Progress
E-SCOW Regatta
Scene of Accident
Winning Teams
15 & Under Baseball