The Proclamation

Chautauqua Cattaraugus Big Read Proclamation

The Honorable Catherine M. Young, State Senator has proclaimed October and November of 2007 as Big Read Months.

An Early Morning Reader

Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Virginia Horvath takes time out for a laugh during an early morning recording session

The Fireman Production Continues

Assistant Professor Laura Johnson from the Fredonia Department of Communication records a portion of Bradbury's The Fireman to be broadcast in early November.

Wing Debate

Library Director Mary Jane Covley Walker and future librarian Scott Richmond discuss the finer points of 451 HOT chicken wings. Our thanks to Pizza Hut, Pizza Village, Pizza Wings & Things, Wing City, Domino's Pizza and Mc Donalds for agreeing to supply food and drink for this event.

Kathy Cruz and shy grandson Kaleb enjoy Engine Number 4 after choosing some books.

Firetruck

Dunkirk Fireman Mat Hanlon and friends pose next to, and in Engine Number 4

Visitors

Fredonia College of Education prof Cindy Bird peeks over Fahrenheit 451" while posing for this picture.
Cindy is now behind the camera taking a picture of Xiaoning Chen, the newest faculty member Literacy Faculty in the College of Education, Dept. of Language, Learning and Leadership.

Dunkirk Happenings

The Dunkirk Big Read Kickoff on Saturday, October 6th was a spicy affair, with 451 hot chicken wings, a hot car and banned books. What a fine October day. Ex Libris enjoyed the sunny day with library staff and patrons.

A Radio Reader

Chautauqua County Executive Greg Edwards records a segment of Ray Bradudbry's short story The Fireman for broadcast.

Handiwork of Friends and Staff

A Young Reader

Kiersten Hansen, staff member of Prendergast Library’s Children’s Room, shows 2-year-old Isaac Wenger, the son of Carolyn and Mark Wenger, a book about fire trucks while he wears a paper fireman’s hat at the library. The Children’s Room held a a fire-themed story hour at 6:30 p.m. as part of the Big Read kickoff events.

Jamestown Opening Chili

Firefighter Matthew Coon of the Jamestown Fire Departmentand Vicki McGraw, owner of Elegant Edibles, prepare for a chili tasting at Prendergast Library as part of the kick-off for The Big Read. Chil samples were provided by the Jamestown Fire Department, Elegant Edibles caterers, Forte Restaurant, and Friends of Prendergast Library.

Welcome

Greetings

Welcome to Scorch Marks the official Blog of the Chautauqua Cattaraugus Big Read of Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451. Our Big Read is in full swing. To date we have distributed books to all member libraries, scheduled events throughout the region and held Kickoff events in Jamestown and Dunkirk.