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Silver Creek Seniors meet

SILVER CREEK – The Silver Creek Seniors met on April 28 with 23 members present. President Randy Nurmi opened the meeting with all saying the Pledge of Allegiance and singing God Bless America. He then welcomed Judy Hahn back. The lunch was three excellent soups, macaroni salad and several delicious desserts. Winners of the door prizes were Elaine Wojda, Janice Snyder and Lorrie Newman. 50-50 winners were Jeff Struwe, Janice, and Dixie Carlson. Wheel of fortune lucky winners included Joan Suski, Deanna Borrello, Ruth Sheeler, Janice, Elaine, and Earl Sheeler. Elaine called bingo and ...

Civil Air Patrol responds in region

Civil Air Patrol’s New York Wing was activated by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC) in response to a distress beacon activation on March 31. Members of Western New York Group utilized their skills, training, and resources to locate the emergency transmitter. Due to the ...

Unfriendly home

A reader sent this photo of a cat sitting on a potential home for bluebirds in Fredonia. From all accounts, no birds have moved into the location.

Coming Up …

SATURDAY, MAY 2 Audubon Community Nature Center bird banding 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, pavilion on west side of ACNC property, drop by during the time period of 7 to 11 a.m. Watch how they capture migrating and resident birds, fit them with identification bands, measure, weigh and then release them. If the weather is too harsh for the safety of the birds, the nets won’t be opened. No reservations required. Dunkirk Flea Market seasonal opening Route 5 (Lake Shore Drive E.), Central Avenue parking lot, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors accepted each week for $20 per spot. Contact ...

Libraries in area list coming events

Weekly events have been announced at local libraries. Check each library’s website for details. — Monday: Preschool Storytime at Barker Library, 7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Storytime, take-home craft kit ages 2 to 5 at Dunkirk Library, 536 Central Ave., 11 a.m.; Cozy Crafters at Patterson Library, 40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 1 p.m.; Mahjong Club at Anderson-Lee Library, 43 Main St., Silver Creek at 1 p.m., Imaginarium elementary students at Ahira Hall Library, 37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.; After school - all ages Storytime at Barker Library, 7 Day St., ...

Antique Equipment Association to hold annual Gas Up and Plow Day

The Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association (CCAEA) is proud to invite the community to its annual Gas Up and Plow Day, a celebration of agricultural history, mechanical ingenuity, and local tradition. The event will take place at the Minor Farm, located at 675 Page Road, Frewsburg on Saturday. The day kicks off at 9 a.m. and continues until the furrows are finished and the stories are told. The Gas Up and Plow Day is a unique opportunity for enthusiasts and families alike to witness vintage machinery returning to its roots. Unlike a static museum display, this event puts ...