The 2014 broadcast year has come to a close. Here is a look at some updates for shows and events for 2014:
Shows in 2014:
Senior Report with Reed Powers:
Senior Report added 24 new shows in 2014 to finish a 19 year run of production. With the passing of the host and founder of the show, Reed Powers, volunteers continued to produce shows until the end of June 2014 with Guest Host Doc Hamels. At the beginning of July, Chautauqua Sunrise debut in the place of Senior Report. Notable guests for 2014 included Kent Knappenberger, first time winner of the Grammy Musical Education Award and Sally Keir, joined by Chautauqua County Office for the Aging Director Mary Ann Spanos who performed Tai Chi. Regular guests, including Jim Subjack, Mary Ann Spanos and Lori Cornell also made appearances along with several new guests. For more information on Senior Report with Reed Powers or to watch old episodes, visit the Senior Report Page.
Chautauqua Sunrise:
July 5, 2014 marked the first episode of Chautauqua Sunrise and the new and fresh feeling show continued to add a total of 26 new episodes in 2014. Chautauqua Sunrise uses a very similar style to that of Senior Report, while not only widening the theme to include more than seniors, but changing up camera positions, set design and the look and feel of the show. Now including Social Media interaction along with the still-available phone calls, views have more ways to interact with Doc and the crew! 2015 scheduling has already begun to take shape and a special event is being planned for late February. Check back for more information at the Beginning of February, 2015. More information on Chautauqua Sunrise or to watch older episodes, visit the Chautauqua Sunrise Page.
Destination Chautauqua County:
Destination Chautauqua County added 3 new shows to the main series, providing coverage of Sherman Day 2014's Shave The Mayor Fundraiser as well as the 5th Annual Jack Carlson Lawn Mower Poker Run and the Jamestown Airport Dedication on October 4, 2014. The DCC crew also once again filmed the 4th of July Parade from the Mayville Library as well as held a debate between New York State Assembly Candidates for the 150th District, Barrie Yochim (D) and Andy Goodell (R). All videos produced by Destination Chautauqua County are available on the Destination Chautauqua County Page.
Chautauqua People:
12 new shows were added to Chautauqua People in 2014, bring the show total to 18. Greg Peterson, Jim Brady and Mark Russel were among the new 2014 shows. New all episodes on the Chautauqua People Page.
Cooking with Nick:
Cooking with Nick once again added another 5 shows. Chicken, Turkey and Asian Recipes were among the featured dishes presented this year. The Cooking with Nick Page provides all past episodes.
Other Shows:
Shows by Snowshoe Films:
From Fracking to the Big Fish Triathalon, Snowshoe films added several new shows as well this year. Also included is a video promoting Saving the Lake Shore Hospital and a few programs about Martha Robertson's plans for Chautauqua County, had she been elected for the 23rd U.S. House Representative seat. Finally, they provided a program detailing the White Noise Syndrome affecting Bats in our area, filmed at the Roger Tory Peterson Institute.
Other Shows:
Other shows in 2014 included the Algal Bloom Seminar by Chuck Kelsey, The Chautauqua Leadership Network Dinner by Jeff Zook and Another presentation by Tom Cherry (this year joined by Don Emhart) at the Chautauqua Property Owners Association, filmed by John Viehe. Also, 4 PSAs were filmed and aired this year, produced by Doc Hamels.
