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Community Notebook

Great Lakes Beach Glass & Coastal Arts Festival May 24-25

Up to 90 vendors and more than 7,000 attendees are expected to take part in the Great Lakes Sea Glass Festival hosted by Relish Jewelers in Erie, Pa.

Slated for Memorial Day weekend 2014, (May 24 and 25) the festival will be held in the Great Hall of Erie’s 29,000 square foot Bayfront Convention Center (1 Sassafras Pier, Erie).

Some highlights in addition to great art will be antique bottle identification, lectures on a variety of interesting coastal subjects for all ages, live acoustic music by Erie’s own Mark Beery on Saturday and the Salmon Frank Band on Sunday.

A “Best Beach Find” contest will be held where attendees can submit up to three pieces of beach glass to be judged for a cash prize. A gift basket raffle will also be held. This year proceeds will once again be donated to two local nonprofits, The PA Sea Grant, and the local chapter of Homeless American Veterans. All are encouraged to help support this worthwhile cause.

If you’re interested in volunteering, contact Terri Reed or Jennifer Reed at 814-836-1827.

Villenova Cemetery Burial Association seeks help Tuesday

The Villenova Cemetery Burial Association is in urgent need of members. Think spring, get out of the house and attend the public meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the Villenova Grange. The grange is located at the intersection of Route 83 and Route 322.

Pancake breakfast Saturday in Forestville

The public is welcome to an all-you-can-eat Pancake Breakfast Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at Fairbanks Maple, 9265 Putnam Road, Forestville. See maple production underway. Adults $6.50, $3.50 for kids under 8.

Got trees? Members of the NY Forest Owners Association will be on hand. If you have one acre or 100 acres, NYFOA can help you make the best use of your woodlands. Whether you are a timber producer or just enjoy a hike in the woods, we can assist you in keeping your trees and habitats healthy and happy.

For more information, come to the breakfast and meet us. If you can’t make it, contact Dennis Dragich at 359-2135 or dpdragich@windstream.net.

Chicken barbecue

benefits Hanover Little League Sunday

The Silver Creek Firemen’s Club will sponsor a chicken barbecue to benefit the Hanover Little League on Sunday from 11:30 a.m. until sold out at the club at 23 Jackson St., Silver Creek. Pre-sale tickets are $8.50 and can be purchased by contacting Liz VanCheri at 934-4262, Caroline Mullen at 432-4002, Bob Bradigan at 965-2696 or Tammy Bartlett at 672-9126. Pre-sale orders will be held until 3 p.m. Tickets will be $9 at the door and there is a choice to eat-in or take-out. There will also be a basket raffle, prize drawings and a 50/50 raffle.

Gowanda Board

of Education petitions due April 21

Candidates wishing to run for office to fill three three-year terms on the Gowanda Board of Education must file a petition with the district clerk. Each petition must be signed by a minimum of 25 qualified voters of the district and be filed with the district clerk by April 21. Petitions may be filed between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

LWV?hosts grape industry presenters April 9 in Westfield

On April 9, The League of Women Voters of Chautauqua County will host three presenters who will explore the grape industry along the shores of Lake Erie. The event will be held at the Grape Discovery Center, located at 8305 W. Main Road in Westfield.

The cost for the noon luncheon is $15. Reservations are due by Wednesday. Make checks payable to LWV of Chautauqua County. Send the payment to Diane Hofner, 7554 Prospect Station Road, Mayville.

Those who wish to hear only the program portion, which begins at 1 p.m., must call Gen Ludemann at 672-4771 to be assured seating. Speakers include Luke Haggerty, viticulturist; Richard Erdle, retired Welch executive, and Andrew Dufresne, retired Cornell agricultural educator.

Social Media Webinar Series for nonprofits

The Northern Chautau-qua Community Foundation has announced its Spring Social Media Webinar Series which is being offered to all non-profit organizations and is free of charge.

The series will include the following webinars: Tuesday: Online fundraising and e-Newsletter Best Practices; April 15: Twitter Best Practices for Nonprof-its and May 13: YouTube and Video Content.

The webinars provide useful social media strategies to create engaging, interactive and effective platforms to communicate with a variety of audiences.

All webinars are held at the SUNY Technology Incubator, 214 Central Ave. in Dunkirk. Registration is required. For more information or to register for the webinars, contact Eileen Dunn, at 366-4892 or edunn@nccfoundation.org.

Hanover tax payments due Tuesday

Tuesday is the last day residents can pay 2014 county/town taxes to the Hanover Town Clerk.

Town Clerk Janine L. Salzman said taxes can be paid at the Hanover Town Hall, 68 Hanover St. until 5 p.m.

A penalty of 2 percent has been added for the March 1 to April 1 collection period.

After Tuesday, all unpaid taxes will be forwarded to Chautauqua County.

Brocton water, sewer accounts due by April 9

Brocton Clerk/Treasurer Karen Ardillo reminds all residents the last day to pay delinquent water and sewer accounts has been designated by the Village Board of Trustees as April 9. All open balances will be relevied to the village taxes on April 10.

Westfield Village Board meets tonight

The Westfield Village Board meeting will be held today at 7 p.m. in the North Room of the Eason Hall.

Fire commissioners meet Tuesday night

The Westfield Board of Fire Commissioners meeting is Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the North Room of Eason Hall.

Safe boating classes

Safe boating classes will be held at Chautauqua Marina, 104 W. Lake Road, Mayville. The course is for adults and children ages 10 years of age and up. Course fee $39. Materials fee $5. Preregistration is required. Call 753-3913 or 753-0409.

Classes are as follows:

May 21 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. and May 22 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. (2-day class)

June 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (one-day class)

July 19 and July 20 from 5 to 9 p.m. (2-day class)

Aug. 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (one-day class)

Instructors will be Gay-nell Anderson, Deborah Cle-menti and Tiffany Clementi.

Ham, chocolate and Easter basket party

in South Dayton Friday

The South Dayton Fire Department is sponsoring a ham, chocolate and Easter basket party on Friday from 7 to 9:30 p.m in the South Dayton activities hall. The department invites the public to join them for raffles of hams and Easter baskets to help support the South Dayton Volunteer Fire Co. Free refreshments will be served.

Community Notebook

Villenova Cemetery Burial Association seeks help

The Villenova Cemetery Burial Association is in urgent need of members. Think spring, get out of the house and attend the public meeting at 7 p.m. on April 1 at the Villenova Grange. The grange is located at the intersection of Route 83 and Route 322.

LWV host presentations April 9

On April 9, The League of Women Voters of Chautauqua County will host three presenters who will explore the grape industry along the shores of Lake Erie. The event will be held at the Grape Discovery Center, located at 8305 W. Main Road in Westfield.

The cost for the noon luncheon is $15. Reservations are due by April 2. Make checks payable to LWV of Chaut. Co. Send the payment to Diane Hofner, 7554 Prospect Station Road, Mayville.

Those who wish to hear only the program portion, which begins at 1 p.m., must call Gen Ludemann at 672-4771 to be assured seating. Speakers include Luke Haggerty, viticulturist; Richard Erdle, retired Welch executive and Andrew Dufresne, retired Cornell agricultural educator.

Social Media Webinar Series for nonprofits

The Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation has announced its Spring Social Media Webinar Series which is being offered to all non-profit organizations and is free of charge.

The series will include the following webinars: April 1: Online Fundraising and e-Newsletter Best Practices; April 15: Twitter Best Practices for Nonprofits and May 13: YouTube and Video Content.

The webinars provide useful social media strategies to create engaging, interactive and effective platforms to communicate with a variety of audiences.

All webinars are held at the SUNY Technology Incubator, 214 Central Ave. in Dunkirk. Registration is required. For more information or to register for the webinars, contact Eileen Dunn, at 366-4892 or edunn@nccfoundation.org.

Westfield meetings this week

The Westfield Village Board meeting will be held Monday at 7 p.m. in the North Room of the Eason Hall.

The Board of Fire Commissioners meeting is Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the North Room of the Eason Hall.

Community Notebook

Hanover tax payments due Tuesday

Tuesday is the last day residents can pay 2014 county/town taxes to the Hanover Town Clerk.

Town Clerk Janine L. Salzman said taxes can be paid at the Hanover Town Hall, 68 Hanover St. until 5 p.m.

A penalty of 2 percent has been added for the March 1 to April 1 collection period.

After April 1, all unpaid taxes will be forwarded to Chautauqua County.

Community Notebook

Brocton Musical begins today

The Brocton Central School Drama Club will present “9 to 5 the Musical” this weekend. Showtime is 7 p.m. today and Saturday at Brocton Central School. Tickets are available at the Elementary School office during school hours or at the door for $7.

9 to 5: The Musical tells the story of three unlikely friends: Violet Newstead (played by senior Kathryn Rexford on Friday night and junior MaKayla Weaver Saturday night), Doralee Rhodes (played by freshman Hope Powell) and Judy Bernly (played by senior Gaby Pena) who conspire to take control of their company and learn there’s nothing they can’t do – even when their boss, Franklin Hart (played by senior Norman Rodriguez on Friday night, and senior Tyler DeJoe on Saturday night) tries to stomp out their hopes and dreams.

Outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic, “9 to 5: The Musical” is about teaming up and taking care of business, it’s about getting credit and getting even.

Route 430 closed today

Route 430 in the village of Mayville and town of Ellery, Chautauqua County, will be subject to lane closures beginning today.

Dunkirk talent show today

Dunkirk High School is presenting a talent show today at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The show features many talented students at the high school. The variety of acts includes singing, instrumental features, poetry reading and a comedy routine. Songs included in the show range in style from Broadway to country to pop. There is something to please everyone in this show. Tickets are $3 per person and are available at the door. Proceeds from this show benefit the high school musical. All are welcome to come and enjoy the event.

Westfield Village Board to meet Monday

The Westfield Village Board meeting will be held Monday at 7 p.m. in the North Room of the Eason Hall.

The Board of Fire Commissioners meeting is Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the North Room of the Eason Hall.

Community Notebook

Forestville dirty water warning for Monday

The village of Forestville has scheduled the switch from the Arkwright spring water to village well water for Monday.

As an effect of the change in the direction of the water, residents may experience turbidity (dirty water) or water service interruptions caused by leaks.

The village recommends customers keep a supply of drinking water while this happens.

Forestville Village Board special meeting

The Forestville Village Board will hold a special meeting to go over the 2014-2015 proposed budget and set a public hearing today at 7 p.m. in the village hall. The board was unable to present the budget and set the public hearing at its regular meeting Tuesday because of pending litigation.

Gas prices fall

Average retail gasoline prices in Rochester have fallen 0.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.73/g Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 319 gas outlets.

Including the change in gas prices during the past week, prices Sunday were 15 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 4.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.

Community Notebook

Villenova Cemetery Burial Association seeks help

The Villenova Cemetery Burial Association is in urgent need of members. Think spring, get out of the house and attend the public meeting at 7 p.m. on April 1 at the Villenova Grange. The grange is located at the intersection of Route 83 and Route 322.

Spaghetti dinner Sunday at Post 62

The Dunkirk Memorial American Legion Unit 62 Auxiliary will hold a spaghetti dinner on Sunday at Post 62, 211 Central Ave. from 1 to 4 p.m.

Dinner includes spaghetti and meatballs, tossed salad, Italian bread and dessert. Presale tickets are available for $7 at the Post or call Lorraine Bardwell, 673-1560. Tickets are $8 at the door. Takeouts will be available. All proceeds support auxiliary, veterans, and Legion programs. Members and guests welcome.

Community Baby Shower/Pancake Breakfast Sunday

A Community Baby Shower/Pancake Breakfast will be held Sunday at the Epiphany of Our Lord Parish Hall, 10893 Sisson Highway in Langford, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to benefit the Tri-County Crisis Pregnancy Center. Adults: $7, children 5-12: $4, under 5, free. The meal includes all the pancakes you can eat, ham, sausage, eggs, drinks and pure maple syrup. Baked goods also available. Items needed by the Center include bottles, diapers, baby cleansing items, clothing (new or gently used), gift cards to Walmart, cash or check.

Chamber directors board meeting today

The Dunkirk Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly board of director’s meeting at 4 p.m. today at the SUNY Fredonia Technology Incubator on Central Avenue in Dunkirk.

St. Joseph Parent Association spaghetti sinner Saturday

St. Joseph Parent Associ-ation’s annual Spaghetti Dinner is Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Church Hall, Erie Avenue, Gowan-da. Ticket prices are $9 adult, $8 senior, $5 child. Children under 5 eat for free.

Theme tray auction tickets can be purchased Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. or Sunday from 8 a.m. to noon. The theme tray drawings will start at noon Sunday. The cost is $5 for 25 chances to win and a door prize ticket. Persons need not be present to win. Refreshments and lunch benefit the eighth grade.

Can and bottle drive Saturday in Silver Creek

Junior Girl Scout Troop 20078 will hold a can and bottle drive in the village of Silver Creek Saturday. Place cans and bottles on your front porch by 9 a.m. for the troop to pick up. All proceeds will be used to purchase items for Sadie’s Safe Harbor Dog Rescue and will help the troop members earn the Bronze Award.

Ham and turkey raffle in Silver Creek Saturday

Silver Creek Ameri-can Legion Post 148 will hold a ham and turkey raffle Satur-day from 4 to 7 p.m. at Silver Creek VFW Post 6472, 13 Main St. There will be full-sized hams, Italian sausage, turkey, chicken, strip steaks and prime rib to bid on. There will be refreshments and a 50/50 raffle.

Hydrofracking talk to air on Access Channel 5

Glenn Wahl, JCC geologist, presented a program on high volume hydrofracking at a talk sponsored by the League of Women Voters in February. Included in the presentation is a 37-minute film “The Ethics of Frack-ing” by Pennsylvania filmmaker Scott Cannon. The entire presentation, produced by Snowshoe Films, runs one hour and 39 minutes.

The program will air on Access Channel 5 at noon and 6 p.m. each day beginning on Saturday with the last airing on April 4.

Channel 5 is available to cable viewers in the Chau-tauqua, Mayville, North Harmony, Portland, Sher-man and Westfield areas.

Murray Hose 4 Installation and Dance scheduled Saturday

Murray Hose 4 Installa-tion and Dance will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the Koscius-zko Club in Dunkirk Sat-urday. The cost is $10 per person or $20 per couple. Call chairman Louis Ziegler at 366-4838. Reservations must be made by Thursday.

Gowanda Board of Education petitions due April 21

Candidates wishing to run for office to fill three 3-year terms on the Gowanda Board of Education must file a petition with the district clerk. Each petition must be signed by a minimum of 25 qualified voters of the district and be filed with the district clerk by April 21. Petitions may be filed between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Free rabies clinic scheduled Thursday

The Chautauqua County Department of Health announces that a free rabies vaccination clinic will be held Thursday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Chautauqua County Humane Society, 2825 Strunk Road, Jamestown. Dr. Harry Shaw will be the attending veterinarian.

Vaccinations will be provided free of charge to all dogs, cats and domesticated ferrets three (3) months of age and older. All pets must be on a leash or in a cage and individuals should bring rabies vaccination records for each animal that will be receiving a shot. It is helpful for the veterinarian to know the previous immunization status of each animal to ensure proper and effective vaccination.

Public Health Law requires each dog, cat and domesticated ferret over the age of 4 months be vaccinated against rabies. For more information on the clinic and rabies in general, see the Health Department’s website at: ny-chautauquacounty.civicplus.com/243/Environmental-Health or contact the Health Department at 753-4481.

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Fredonia school board to hold community budget forum Thursday

The Fredonia Central School District Board of Education will host a community budget forum to discuss the 2014-2015 school budget Thursday at 7 p.m. in the high school library, 425 E. Main St., Fredonia.

“Our school district is dealing with many difficult challenges, and we would like input from the community on how we can continue to provide a high-quality education for our students and overcome the growing obstacles facing our district. We have put together a presentation that outlines our current proposed budget and various options to consider to help maintain our current educational programs. We will talk candidly about our situation for the future. This meeting will provide us with an opportunity to hear the opinions of our school community and taxpayers as we move ahead,” Paul DiFonzo, school superintendent, said.

All district residents are invited to attend.

Dunkirk school board to meet in executive session today

The Dunkirk Board of Education will meet in executive session today at 6:30 p.m. in the conference room at the administrative building to discuss the employment of a particular individual.

No formal action will be taken following the executive session.

Forestville Central School Board of Ed

The Forestville Central School District Board of Education will hold a Special Board Meeting Thursday in the high school library at 6 p.m. A budget committee meeting will follow at 6:30 p.m.

Sunday fundraiser benefits veterans

Applebee’s of Dunkirk and their general manager, Matt Cobbe will host a Flapjack Fundraiser Break-fast to support the Dunkirk Joint Veterans Council Honor Guard. All proceeds will be utilized for Honor Guard uniforms and accessories.

The Honor Guard accords military honors at local Veteran’s funerals in the Dunkirk, Fredonia and Sheridan areas.

Military Honors are also conducted at Memorial Day Services, MIA-POW Ser-vices, Patriots 9-11 Day, Veterans Day, Pearl Harbor Day and other civic functions.

The breakfast will be Sunday from 8 to 10 a.m. at Applebee’s 3908 Vineyard Drive, Dunkirk. Please come and enjoy a short stack for a tall cause.

The ticket cost is $5. Tickets will be available at the door or you can contact Jack Sievert 716-366-4082 or by e-mial sievert5594@roadrunner.com.

Lecture to air on Access Channel 5

E.J. Dionne’s Chautau-qua lecture “Markets, Com-munity and Liberty” will be shown on Access Channel 5.

The program will air at 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. each day beginning Saturday with the last airing on April 4.

Access Channel 5 is available to cable viewers in the Chautauqua, Mayville, North Harmony, Portland, Sher-man and Westfield areas.

Viewers should note that all area public access channels have been dropped from Time Warner’s analog service, but can be received on digital service with a converter at their legacy channel assignment, or on a QAM digital television (channel varies by system) that has been recently autoscanned.

Chautauqua County Genealogical Society to host research seminar

The Chautauqua County Genealogical Society will host a seminar focusing on researching Family History on April 26. The event will help people learn more about various free, online resources that can be used when researching their own family history. It will also provide important things to know when doing online research. Featured speakers include research specialist Rhonda Konig from the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library and Norman Carlson from the Fenton Historical Society in Jamestown.

The event will run from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel in Dunkirk on April 26 and will include morning refreshments and a lunch buffet. The cost is $25 per person and seating is limited. Reservations are requested by April 1. For more information or to register, call Walter Sedlmayer at 679-7936, email walters.ed@hotmail.com, or visit www.chautgen.org.

League of Women Voters to present event April 9

On April 9, the League of Women Voters of Chautauqua County will host three presenters who will explore the grape industry along the shores of Lake Erie. The event will be held at the Grape Discovery Center, located at 8305 W. Main Road in Westfield.

The cost for the noon luncheon is $15. Reservations are due by April 2. Make checks payable to LWV of Chaut. Co. Send the payment to Diane Hofner, 7554 Prospect Station Road, Mayville.

Those who wish to hear only the program portion, which begins at 1 p.m., must call Gen Ludemann at 672-4771 to be assured of seating. Speakers include Luke Haggerty, viticulturist; Richard Erdle, retired Welch executive, and Andrew Dufresne, retired Cornell agricultural educator.

Brocton school board workshop rescheduled

The Brocton Board of Education’s board development workshop scheduled for today has been canceled and rescheduled for April 2 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Villenova Cemetery Burial Association seeks help

The Villenova Cemetery Burial Association is in urgent need of members. Think spring, get out of the house and attend the public meeting at 7 p.m. on April 1 at the Villenova Grange. The grange is located at the intersection of Route 83 and Route 322.

Great Lakes Beach Glass & Coastal Arts Festival May 24-25

Up to 90 vendors and more than 7,000 attendees are expected to take part in the Great Lakes Sea Glass Festival hosted by Relish Jewelers in Erie, Pa.

Slated for Memorial Day weekend 2014, (May 24 and 25) the festival will be held in the Great Hall of Erie’s 29,000 square foot Bayfront Convention Center (1 Sassafras Pier, Erie).

Some highlights in addition to great art will be antique bottle identification, lectures on a variety of interesting coastal subjects for all ages, live acoustic music by Erie’s own Mark Beery on Saturday and the Salmon Frank Band on Sunday.

A “Best Beach Find” contest will be held where attendees can submit up to three pieces of beach glass to be judged for a cash prize. A gift basket raffle will also be held. This year proceeds will once again be donated to two local nonprofits, The PA Sea Grant, and the local chapter of Homeless American Veterans. All are encouraged to help support this worthwhile cause.

If you’re interested in volunteering, contact Terri Reed or Jennifer Reed at 814-836-1827.

Community Notebook

Humane Society receives grant

for pitbulls and pitbull mix dogs

The Chautauqua County Humane Society has received a grant from PetSmart Charities to spay/neuter 146 pitbulls and pitbull mix dogs at no cost to the owners.

The grant also includes a microchip for the dog and a rabies vaccine, if needed.

Only residents of Dun-kirk, Fredonia and James-town can partake in grant funding. This grant is valid until June 15.

Those wishing to schedule an appointment should call 665-2209 ext. 205. Time and funds are limited, so those wishing to take ad-vantage of the grant funds should schedule as soon as possible.

Any questions should be directed to Sue Bobek of the humane society at 665-4214 or sbobek@spcapets.com.

Soil and Water District Directors will meet Wednesday morning

The Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conserva-tion District Directors’ regular meeting will be held Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. at Chautauqua County SWCD, Northwest Business Park, 220 Fluvanna Ave., Suite 600, Jamestown 14701.

Perrysburg to hold general workshop

meeting Thursday

The Perrysburg Town Board will host a general work session Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at the town hall, 10460 Peck Hill Road, Perrysburg.

Murray Hose 4 installation and dance Saturday

Murray Hose 4 Install-ation and Dance will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the Kosc-iuszko Club in Dunkirk Saturday. The cost is $10 per person or $20 per couple. Call chairman Louis Ziegler at 366-4838. All reservations must be made by Thursday.

St. Joseph Parent Association’s annual spaghetti dinner

set for Saturday

St. Joseph Parent Assoc-iation’s annual spaghetti dinner is scheduled for Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Church Hall, Erie Avenue, Gowanda. The ticket prices are $9 adult, $8 senior, $5 child and children under 5 eat for free.

Theme tray auction tickets can be purchased on Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. or Sunday from 8 a.m. to noon. The theme tray drawings will start at noon on Sunday. The cost is $5 for 25 chances to win and a door prize ticket. Persons need not be present to win. Refreshments and lunch benefit the eighth grade.

Dunkirk Chamber of Commerce board of directors meets Wednesday

The Dunkirk Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly board of directors meeting at 4 p.m. on Wed-nesday at the SUNY Fredo-nia Technology Incubator on Central Avenue in Dunkirk.

Discussion will continue on the Dunkirk Music on the Pier Program, the Dun-kirk and Fredonia Wine Fest and The Great Lakes Ex-perience Festival. The board will also be updated on the WNY Regional Economic Development Council’s reg-ional strategies and the Consolidated Funding Application process.

Can and bottle drive

in Silver Creek Saturday

Junior Girl Scout Troop 20078 will hold a can and bottle drive in the village of Silver Creek on Saturday.

Place cans and bottles on your front porch by 9 a.m. for the troop to pick up.

All proceeds will be used to purchase items for Sadie’s Safe Harbor Dog Rescue and will help the troop members earn the Bronze Award.

Portland Planning Board to meet Tuesday

The Portland Planning Board will host a meeting Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. The public is welcome to attend the meeting at the town hall.

Gowanda to host

public hearing Tuesday

The Gowanda Village Board will host a public hearing Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. to override the tax cap.

Community baby shower/pancake breakfast Sunday

A Community Baby Shower/Pancake Breakfast will be held Sunday at the Epiphany of Our Lord Parish Hall, 10893 Sisson Highway in Langford from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to benefit the Tri-County Crisis Pregnancy Center.

Adults: $7, children 5-12: $4, under 5, free. The meal includes all the pancakes you can eat, ham, sausage, eggs, drinks and pure maple syrup. Baked goods are also available. Items needed by the Center include bottles, diapers, baby cleansing items, clothing (new or gently used), gift cards to Walmart, cash or check.

Ham and Turkey raffle Saturday

Silver Creek American Legion Post 148 (Silver Creek VFW at 13 N. Main St., is sponsoring a ham and turkey raffle Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. and features full-size hams, Italian sausage, turkey, chicken, strip steaks and prime rib, as well as a 50/50 raffle. Refreshments will be available.

Flapjack Fundraiser

at Applebee’s Saturday

A Flapjack Fundraiser will be held at Applebee’s on Vineyard Drive in Dunkirk on Saturday from 8 to 10 a.m.

The event supports the Northern Chautauqua Com-munity Foundation’s Ser-vice Learning Program, which offers mini-grants to teachers in local school districts who encourage teaching and learning strategies that integrate meaningful community service for students.

NCCF volunteers will be serving short stacks of pancakes for a tall cause.

For the $5 tickets, go to www.nccfoundation.org, stop in the office at 212 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, call 366-4892 or e-mail nccf@nccfoundation.org.

Hanover to host variance public hearing today

The Hanover Town Board will host a public hearing for a variance to requirements for wind energy conversion systems today at 6:45 p.m. at the town hall. The hearing will be regarding a WECS permit to be located at 12037 Angell Road.

$1,000 scholarship to be awarded

The Chautauqua County Fair has announced that 10 scholarships of $1,000 will be awarded to current New York state high school seniors and also students enrolled in college. The New York State Association of Agricultural Fairs and the New York Showpeople’s Association sponsor the scholarships.

The qualifying students must be active at the Chautauqua County Fair. All applicants from Chau-tauqua County must submit their application through the Chautauqua County Fair no later than April 8.

Information is available at the Chautauqua County Fair office, P.O. Box 191, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, or chautauquacountyfair@netsync.net. Applications must be printed and completed from the web at www.nyfairs.org.

For more information, contact the The Chautauqua County Fair office at 366-4752.

Walter Sedlmayer will appear on Senior Report

Senior Report with Reed Powers will have Walter Sedlmayer as the guest on Saturday’s television program. Sedlmayer is with the Chautauqua County Genealogical Society. The live, call-in program airs from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturdays. Individuals may call 753-5225 during that time with questions, comments or a shout-out. The program is rebroadcast each day at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. for some communities.

Reed Powers, host of Senior Report, has been producing the television program since 1995. The series highlights senior citizen club news for 15 minutes with the remainder of the hour-long program devoted to the featured guest. The guest is subject to change.

Senior Report is shown live on Saturday mornings on Time Warner cable systems covering the following communities: Brocton, Cas-sadaga, Chautauqua, Fre-donia, Mayville, North Har-mony, Portland, Ripley, Sherman, Stockton and Westfield on Channel 5. In Dunkirk, Falconer, Forest-ville, Hanover, Irving, James-town, Lakewood and Silver Creek, the program is on channel 19. The show originates at the Access Channel 5 studio in Mayville. Viewers should note that all area public access channels have been dropped from Time Warner’s analog service, but can be received on digital service with a converter at their legacy channel assignment, or on a digital television (channel varies by system) that has been recently autoscanned. Programming from Access Channel 5 (channel 21.4 on a QAM digital TV) is also aired each evening in the town of Hanover on cable channel 12 (channel 98.3 on a QAM digital TV).

Lecture to appear on Access Channel 5

E.J. Dionne’s Chautauqua lecture “Markets, Community and Liberty” will be shown on Access Channel 5.

The program will air at 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. each day beginning Saturday with the last airing on April 4.

Access Channel 5 is available to cable viewers in the Chautauqua, Mayville, North Harmony, Portland, Sherman, and Westfield areas.

Viewers should note that all area public access channels have been dropped from Time Warner’s analog service, but can be received on digital service with a converter at their legacy channel assignment, or on a QAM digital television (channel varies by system) that has been recently autoscanned. Programming from Access Channel 5 (channel 21.4 on a QAM digital TV) is also aired each evening in the Town of Hanover on cable channel 12 (channel 98.3 on a QAM digital TV).

Community Notebook

Fundraiser benefits veterans

Applebee’s of Dunkirk and their general manager, Matt Cobbe will host a Flapjack Fundraiser Breakfast to support the Dunkirk Joint Veterans Council Honor Guard. All proceeds will be utilized for Honor Guard uniforms and accessories.

The Honor Guard accords military honors at local Veteran’s funerals in the Dunkirk, Fredonia and Sheridan areas.

Military Honors are also conducted at Memorial Day Services, MIA-POW Services, Patriots 9/11 Day, Veterans Day, Pearl Harbor Day and other civic functions.

The breakfast will be Sunday, March 30 from 8 to 10 a.m. at Applebee’s 3908 Vineyard Drive, Dunkirk. Please come and enjoy a short stack for a tall cause.

The ticket cost is $5. Tickets will be available at the door or you can contact Jack Sievert 366-4082 or by email sievert5594@roadrunner.com.

Silver Creek EMS holding March fundraiser

The Silver Creek Emergency Squad is holding a “Help us help you” fundraiser this month for its supplies and equipment fund.

The squad is selling T-shirts for $20 and hopes to sell 100 shirts by the end of the fundraiser, which is March 25.

To buy a T-shirt, go to www.teespring.com/scems.

Community Notebook

Education course for home buyers Saturday and March 29

Chautauqua Opportunities is hosting a Home Buyer Education Course for anyone who is looking to purchase a home. These courses will be held on Saturday and March 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Laughlin Center at 402 Chandler St. in Jamestown, and April 19 and April 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Connections North located at 10825 Bennett Road in Dunkirk.

COI will offer an orientation which will provide an overview of the process for those who are interested in purchasing a home such as maintaining your budget, understanding credit, shopping for a home, getting a mortgage, and keeping your home.

If you’re interested in more information or would like to set up an orientation for the Home Buyer Education Course, contact COI at 366-8176 or in Jamestown at 661-9430. This class is for educational purposes and does not automatically qualify someone to purchase a home. Once completed, the certification is good for one year.

Resident reports phone scam

Area residents are warned about telephone scams from callers who claim they are a grandchild who is facing legal action in Peru. An area resident told the OBSERVER the call came in the morning, when residents are just waking up. During the conversation, the caller says they were picked up by law enforcement after giving a ride to two fishermen who were carrying illegal drugs and weapons.

In the end, a sum of money is requested. Police often tell residents to be vigilant in the case of any caller requesting money.

County Certified Food Handler Class Monday

The next Chautauqua County Certified Food Handler Class will be held Monday at the Chautauqua County Office of Emergency Services, Training Room #1, 2 Academy St. (Old Mayville High School), Mayville. Use the rear entrance facing the south parking lot next to bus garage.

Registration and sign-in is 12:30 p.m. Class is from 1 to 4 p.m. Preregistration is required. Call 753-4693 to register. Cost is $35 for profit/$20 non-profit. Additional information on the class is posted at www.myhealthycounty.com.

Lakeshore Humane Society holds Pet Adoption Day/Open House Saturday

The Lakeshore Humane Society will hold a Pet Adoption Day/Open House at its Adoption Center on Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk. The public is invited to see the facility and meet some of the dogs and cats who need caring homes.

Call 672-1991 or see www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org for more information.

Community Notebook

Junior Girl Scout Troop can and bottle drive in Silver Creek March 29

Junior Girl Scout Troop 20078 will hold a can and bottle drive in the village of Silver Creek on March 29 Place cans and bottles on your front porch by 9 a.m. for the troop to pick up. All proceeds will be used to purchase items for Sadie’s Safe Harbor Dog Rescue and will help the troop members earn the Bronze Award. The troop is hoping the community will support its efforts.

Westfield cancels budget workshop

The Westfield Village Board has canceled its budget workshop scheduled for Monday.

White Elephant Auction in Ripley Saturday afternoon

On Saturday, beginning at 5:30, the Friends of the Ripley Library are sponsoring a White Elephant Auction. To participate in this enjoyable evening, each person must bring a white elephant item to be auctioned off and a dish to pass. Call the library at 736-3913 for more information and to register as seating is limited

Community Notebook

Gowanda to host

public hearing Tuesday

The Gowanda Village Board will host a public hearing at its next board meeting on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. The public hearing will be for the purpose of overriding the tax cap.

Lakeshore Humane Society holds Pet Adoption Day/Open House Saturday

The Lakeshore Humane Society will hold a Pet Adoption Day/Open House at its Adoption Center on Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk. The public is invited to see the facility and meet some of the dogs and cats who need caring homes. Call 672-1991 or see www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org for more information.

Rep. Reed’s staff

in city Thursday

Tom Reed’s staff will hold office hours Thursday in Dunkirk. Reed’s staff will be in the Mayor’s Conference Room at Dunkirk City Hall, 342 Central Ave., from 2 until 4 p.m. to help answer questions and gather feedback.

Whether it’s a Social Security, Medicare, Veterans or any other question or concern with a federal government agency, Congressman Reed’s staff will be available to help.

Call 708-6369 with any questions regarding the Dunkirk office hours or visit www.Reed.house.gov. Constituents can also sign up for regular updates through Reed’s website at www.Reed.house.gov/contact-me/newsletter.

Hanover to host

variance public hearing

The Hanover Town Board will host a public hearing for a variance to requirements for wind energy conversion systems on March 24 at 6:45 p.m. at the town hall. The hearing will be in regarding to a WECS permit to be located at 12037 Angell Road.

Silver Creek EMS

holding fundraiser

The Silver Creek Emer-gency Squad is holding a “Help us help you” fund-raiser this month for its supplies and equipment fund.

The squad is selling T-shirts for $20 and hopes to sell 100 shirts by the end of the fundraiser, which is March 25.

To buy a T-shirt, go to www.teespring.com/scems.

Explore JCC set for Saturday

Jamestown Community College’s Jamestown Campus will hold Explore JCC, an open house for high school students and others, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.

A campus fair featuring information on academic programs and student services will be held in the Student Union from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Information sessions covering a range of topics will be held from 10:05 to 11:15, followed by guided campus tours at 11:30.

Individuals can register for the program at www.sunyjcc.edu/explorejcc. For additional information, call the JCC admissions office, 800-388-8557 or 338-1001.

County Certified Food Handler Class Monday

A Chautauqua County Certified Food Handler Class will be held Monday at the Chautauqua County Office of Emergency Services, Training Room 1, 2 Academy St. (Old Mayville high school), May-ville. Use the rear entrance facing the south parking lot next to bus garage.

Registration and sign-in is 12:30 p.m. Class is from 1 to 4 p.m. Preregistration is required. Call 753-4693 to register. Cost is $35 for profit/$20 non-profit. Additional information on the class is posted at www.myhealthycounty.com.

East Dunkirk Fire Dept. Ladies Aux. chicken barbecue today

The East Dunkirk Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary has rescheduled for today its chicken barbecue.

Thank you to all ticket holders for the inconvenience. The blizzard kept the department members busy during the day and throughout the evening with several calls and the tragic fire at the West Wind Archery and Taxidermy.

Thanks to the funds raised with the chicken barbecue, the auxiliary was able to purchase a piece of equipment called the RAD-57 which was used by the Rehab Team. The device was used in detecting CO in firefighters and any person that might have been exposed to carbon monoxide and indicates oxygen saturation, total hemoglobin, methemoglobin and pleth variability. So the meter will not only help in the field, but will help the paramedics and hospital with initial readings with body statics.

Tickets are still available for this event by calling Julie 680-2729 and will be available at the door.

Westfield High School Band Pops Concert Thursday evening

The Westfield High School Band will present its annual Pops Concert on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the Westfield Central School Auditorium.

The theme of this year’s concert is “Echoes From the Past” and will include music from popular television shows such as “Hogan’s Heroes” and Hawaii “5-O” and hit movies such as “Star Trek” and “Schindler’s List.”

The Westfield Jazz Band will also be featured, playing classics by Chicago and Neil Diamond.

Tickets are $4 and are available at the door. Proceeds from this concert will go toward the next band trip in the spring of 2016.

The Westfield Band travels to a major destination every three years. Past trips have been to Toronto, Washington, DC, Boston, Virginia Beach, and Chicago.

Community Notebook

Silver Creek water meter replacement letter error

The village of Silver Creek would like to notify its residents that recently received a letter from the mayor about water meter replacements to disregard the dates printed in the letter. Because of a miscommunication, In-Line, the meter installation company, will not be doing work in the village until the end of March.

Residents are still asked to call the number on the letter to make an appointment to have their meter replaced if they have not already done so.

Any residents who have not received a letter to schedule an appointment to have their meter replaced should call the village clerk’s office at 934-3240.

Fredonia Cable Board continues contract

discussions

The Fredonia Cable Access Committee (Time Warner channels 5 and 17) held its monthly meeting Feb. 27 to discuss March programming and the ongoing cable contract negotiation.

During the meeting, the committee was updated on the cable access contract negotiations and it reviewed and discussed the budget for the proposed station move into the Village Teen Center space. The board then reviewed the winter programming and the calendar for upcoming spring programming.

The topic of shared programming with the Mayville and Dunkirk stations was also discussed.

Just as a reminder, Channel 5 is gone from analog televisions, it is on Channel 5 on cable boxes, and it is on Channel 96.1 on a digital flat-screen TV, but you have to run the auto program in your setup menu to get the TV to recognize the channel. You may find several channels have moved and there might even be new stations available. You can also view our programming on YouTube at “Access 5 Fredonia.”

Residents interested in becoming committee members or submitting information for the community bulletin board should contact the board at bulletin.board@fredonia.edu.

Pomfret Town Board meeting rescheduled for Wednesday

The Pomfret Town Board meeting scheduled for this past Wednesday has been rescheduled for this upcoming Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the town hall.

The meeting was rescheduled due to the weather.

Hanover veterans memorial committee members wanted

The town of Hanover is looking for residents interested in serving on a planning committee for the town’s veterans memorial. A meeting will be held on Tuesday in the supervisor’s office at 2 p.m. at the town hall. All those who are interested in working on the memorial are encouraged to attend.

CCIDA to hold meeting in Dunkirk

The County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency Board of Directors will meet Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the SUNY Fredonia Incubator, 214 Central Ave., Dunkirk.

Spaghetti dinner at Post 62 March 30

The Dunkirk Memorial American Legion Unit 62 Auxiliary will hold a spaghetti dinner on March 30 at Post 62, 211 Central Ave.. from 1 to 4 p.m.

Dinner includes spaghetti and meatballs, tossed salad, Italian bread and dessert.

Presale tickets are available for $7 at the Post or call Lorraine Bardwell at 673-1560. Tickets are $8 at the door.

Takeouts will be available. All proceeds support auxiliary, veterans and Legion programs. Members and guests welcome.

Safe boating classes

Safe boating classes will be held at Chautauqua Marina, 104 W. Lake Road, Mayville.

The course is for adults and children 10 years of age and up.

Course fee $39. Materials fee $5. Preregistration is required.

Call 753-3913 or 753-0409.

Classes are as follows:

May 21 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. and May 22 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. (two-day class)

June 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (one-day class)

July 19 and July 20 from 5 to 9 p.m. (two-day class)

Aug. 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (one-day class)

Instructors will be Gaynell Anderson, Deborah Clementi and Tiffany Clementi.

Reed’s staff in city Thursday

Tom Reed’s staff will hold office hours Thursday in Dunkirk. Reed’s staff will be in the Mayor’s Conference Room at Dunkirk City Hall, 342 Central Ave., from 2 until 4 p.m. to help answer questions and gather feedback.

Whether it’s Social Security, Medicare, veterans or any other question or concern with a federal government agency, Congressman Reed’s staff will be available to help.

Call 708-6369 with any questions regarding the Dunkirk office hours or visit www.Reed.house.gov.

Constituents can also sign up for regular updates through Reed’s website at www.Reed.house.gov/contact-me/newsletter.

League of Women Voters meet Tuesday

The League of Women Voters will meet Tuesday at noon at The Brick Room in Fredonia.

The speaker is Dr. Brenda Hayes on The Pursuit of Happiness.

For lunch reservations, call Marti Burdick at 672-5546.

Listeners are welcome at 1 p.m.

Community Notebook

Food handler class to be held March 24

The next Chautauqua County Certified Food Handler Class will be held March 24 at the Chautauqua County Office of Emergency Services, Training Room #1, 2 Academy St. (Old Mayville High School), Mayville. Use the rear entrance facing the south parking lot next to bus garage.

Registration and sign-in is 12:30 p.m. Class is from 1 to 4 p.m. Preregistration is required. Call 753-4693 to register. Cost is $35 for profit/$20 non-profit. Additional information on the class is posted at www.myhealthycounty.com.

CCIDA to hold meeting in Dunkirk

The County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency Board of Directors will meet Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the SUNY Fredonia Incubator, 214 Central Ave., Dunkirk.

JCC open house March 22

Jamestown Community College’s Jamestown Campus will hold Explore JCC, an open house for high school students and others, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on March 22.

A campus fair featuring information on academic programs and student services will be held in the Student Union from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Information sessions covering a range of topics will be held from 10:05 to 11:15 a.m., followed by guided campus tours at 11:30 a.m.

Individuals can register for the program at www.sunyjcc.edu/explorejcc. For additional information, call the JCC admissions office, 800-388-8557 or 338-1001.

Pomfret Town Board meeting rescheduled for Wednesday

The Pomfret Town Board meeting scheduled March 12 has been rescheduled for Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the town hall. The meeting was rescheduled due to the weather.

Community Notebook

Silver Creek flood levels in good shape

The Silver Creek flood levels have not risen Friday, according to Mayor Nick Piccolo.

“We’ve got channels on the creek going into the mouth,” he said. “We have water movement under the ice.”

At this time there has been no signs of flooding within the village and Piccolo is hopeful the thaw will create movement in the ice.

Pomfret Town Board meeting rescheduled for Wednesday

The Pomfret Town Board meeting scheduled for this past Wednesday has been rescheduled for this upcoming Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the town hall. The meeting was rescheduled due to the weather.

Silver Creek EMS holding March fundraiser

The Silver Creek Emergency Squad is holding a “Help us help you” fundraiser this month for its supplies and equipment fund.

The squad is selling T-shirts for $20 and hopes to sell 100 shirts by the end of the fundraiser, which is March 25.

To buy a T-shirt, go to www.teespring.com/scems.

Community Notebook

Silver Creek water meter replacement letter error

The village of Silver Creek would like to notify its residents that recently received a letter from the mayor about water meter replacements to disregard the dates printed in the letter. Because of a miscommunication, In-Line, the meter installation company, will not be doing work in the village until the end of March.

Residents are still asked to call the number on the letter to make an appointment to have their meter replaced if they have not already done so.

Any residents who have not received a letter to schedule an appointment to have their meter replaced should call the village clerk’s office at 934-3240.

Hanover to host variance public hearing

The Hanover Town Board will host a public hearing for a variance to requirements for wind energy conversion systems on March 24 at 6:45 p.m. at the town hall. The hearing will be in regarding to a WECS permit to be located at 12037 Angell Road.

League of Women Voters to meet Tuesday

The League of Women Voters will meet Tuesday, March 18 at noon at The Brick Room in Fredonia. The speaker is Dr. Brenda Hayes on The Pursuit of Happiness. For lunch reservations, call Marti Burdick at 672-5546. Listeners are welcome at 1 p.m.

Community Notebook

Hanover veterans memorial committee members wanted

The town of Hanover is looking for residents interested in serving on a planning committee for the town’s veterans memorial. A meeting will be held on Tuesday in the supervisor’s office at 2 p.m. at the town hall.

All those who are interested in working on the memorial are encouraged to attend.

CCIDA to hold meeting in Dunkirk on Tuesday

The County of chautauqua Industrial Develop-ment Agency Board of Directors will meet Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the SUNY Fredonia Incubator, 214 Central Ave. Dunkirk.

Gowanda registration for pre-kindergarten

Registration for pre-kindergarten children for the 2014-15 school year is currently in progress at Gowanda Central School. Openings are still available in the morning or afternoon session. Children who will turn 4 years old on or before Dec. 1, 2014 are eligible for pre-kindergarten. Students must reside within the Gowanda School district. Proof of residency is required.

Parents and guardians may contact Karin Bardo at 532-3325 ext. 4154 to request a registration packet.

Walking at city Rec Center in the morning

The city of Dunkirk Recreation Center at the County Fairgrounds will be open mornings for an adult walking program. Enjoy a morning walk, Monday through Friday; 7:30 to 10 a.m. Sessions run through the end of March. Fee is $1 per day. Punch cards are available for $10, which includes 16 walks.

County Certified Food Handler Class March 24

The next Chautauqua County Certified Food Handler Class will be held March 24 at the Chautauqua County Office of Emergency Services, Training Room #1, 2 Academy St. (Old Mayville High School), Mayville. Use the rear entrance facing the south parking lot next to bus garage.

Registration & sign-in is 12:30 p.m. Class is from 1 to 4 p.m. Preregistration is required. Call 753-4693 to register.

Cost is $35 for profit/$20 non-profit. Additional information on the class is posted at www.myhealthycounty.com.

Villenova meeting rescheduled

The Wednesday town of Villenova meeting has been rescheduled to today at 7 p.m. at the town hall, Butcher Road, South Dayton.

Chautauqua County Legislature fracking presentation rescheduled

The County Legislature fracking presentation was canceled due to weather Wednesday.

The presentation has been rescheduled for March 19 at 6:30 p.m.

The meeting will take place in the legislature chambers in the Gerace Office Building in Mayville.

Community Notebook

Tennis for Beginners

will be offered starting in April

Fredonia Central School will offer a new class, Tennis for Beginners, through the Community Education program.

For questions or to register, call Community Educa-tion Coordinator Wendy Heslink at 679-1581 ext. 2701, or via email at wheslink@fcsd.wnyric.org.

The class will run Thursday evenings, April 3, 10, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and June 5 from 6 to 8 p.m., rain or shine, at the Fredonia Central School tennis courts on the Main Street campus. The first few weeks of classes, and in case of inclement weather other nights, class will be held inside it the Elementary School Activity Room. The instructor will utilize USTA instruction system. Partici-pants are required to bring own rackets and tennis balls.

The cost of $60 due the first night of class. Checks must be made payable to Fredonia Central School Community Education. Pre-registration by March 25 is required. Class limited to eight participants.

Ripley preschool

registration Thursday

Ripley Central School will hold registration for preschool for the 2014-2015 school year on Thursday in the Guidance Office. To be eligible for preschool, a child must turn 4 years old on or before Dec. 1, 2014. Parents may register their child between 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Registration will be on a first-come, first-enrolled basis. If you cannot make it on the registration day, contact the Guidance Office at 736-2631 Ext. 212.

Bring with you to registration proof of residency, your child’s birth certificate, your child’s Social Security card and an official immunization record with up to date immunizations.

If you have any questions about the preschool program, eligibility, the registration process or any other aspect of education at Ripley Central School, call the Guidance Office at 736-2631 Ext. 212.

Kidz Nite Out to show ‘Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2’

Family Martial Arts Center of 355 Central Ave. in Fredonia will host its monthly Kidz Nite Out on Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. This activity is open to the community and is free to all children ages 5+. It will include arts and crafts, a movie and refreshments. This month’s presentation will be “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2.”

All children must be dropped off by a responsible adult and the responsible adult must sign a release waiver prior to the event. Children should be picked up promptly at 8 p.m. at the conclusion of the event.

“Kidz Nite Out” is sponsored by Family Video, Dunkirk Rent-a-Center and Dunkin Donuts.

Ten $1,000 scholarships

to be awarded

The Chautauqua County Fair has announced that 10 scholarships of $1,000 will be awarded to current New York state high school seniors and also students enrolled in college. The New York State Association of Agricultural Fairs and the New York Showpeople’s Association sponsor the scholarships.

The qualifying students must be active at the Chautauqua County Fair. All applicants from Chau-tauqua County must submit their application through the Chautauqua County Fair no later than April 8.

Information is available at the Chautauqua County Fair office, P.O. Box 191, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk or chautauquacountyfair@netsync.net. Applications must be printed and completed from the web at www.nyfairs.org.

For more information, call the Chautauqua County Fair office at 366-4752.

STEL?accepting nominations for two service awards

Southern Tier Environ-ments for Living Inc., a residential and rehabilitation agency serving people with psychiatric disabilities, is accepting nominations for its two annual Community Service Awards.

According to STEL executive director Thomas J. Whitney, nomination forms have been distributed throughout the agency’s service area, which includes Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua and Southern Erie counties. Deadline for nominations is April 14.

The awards, one to an individual and one to an organization, will be given for outstanding service to individuals with serious mental illness. Recipients of past awards to individuals have included Judge Walter Drag of Dunkirk. Among the organizations that have received an award was Spoke Folk of Dunkirk, a group that helps people obtain a bicycle.

The awards will be presented at STEL’s annual luncheon on May 21 at noon, at Chautauqua Suites Meeting and Expo Center in Mayville. The luncheon is part of STEL’s celebration of May as National Mental Health Month.

To obtain further information, contact the STEL administrative offices at 366-3200.

Delinquent water/sewer bills to be added to Fredonia taxes

All Fredonia water/sewer bills that are delinquent after April 7 will be added to the 2014 village taxes.

The tax bills are expected to be mailed by June 1, with payment due without penalty on or before July 1.

The property tax rate in the village, currently at $33.58 per $1,000 assessed valuation, will be determined after the village board adopts its 2014-2015 budget.

The board must adopt a budget by May 1. The 2014-2015 fiscal year begins June 1.

For more information, call Lori Richardson, receiver of taxes, at 679-2318.

Chadwick Bay Regional Development Corporation to meet

The next Chadwick Bay Regional Development Corporation Board of Directors meeting will be held on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at Tom’s Family Restaurant located at 935 Routes 5 & 20 in Irving.

Community Notebook

Chamber board meets Wednesday

The Dunkirk Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly board of directors meeting at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the SUNY Fredonia Technology Incubator on Central Avenue in Dunkirk.

Discussion will continue on the Dunkirk Music on the Pier Program, the Dunkirk and Fredonia Wine Fest and The Great Lakes Experience Festival.

The board will also be updated on the WNY Regional Economic Development Council’s reg-ional strategies and consoli-dated funding application process.

County Beekeepers Association elects officers for 2014

The Chautauqua County Beekeepers Association met March 6 for the election of officers for 2014.

The results were: Laura LaMonica-President; Den-nis LaMonica-Vice Presi-dent; Walt Dahlgren-Treas-urer and Sam Radicella-Secretary

The CCBA meets the first Thursday of the month at the Frank Bratt Ag Center, Turner Road., Jamestown at 7 p.m. All are welcome. Contact Laura.L.LaMonica@gmail.com for info or to be included on the email list.

Silver Creek EMS holding March fundraiser

The Silver Creek Emergency Squad is holding a “Help us help you” fundraiser this month for its supplies and equipment fund.

The squad is selling T-shirts for $20 and hopes to sell 100 shirts by the end of the fundraiser, which is March 25.

To buy a T-shirt, go to www.teespring.com/scems.

David Moller to appear on Senior Report Saturday

Senior Report with Reed Powers will have David Moller as the guest on Saturday’s television program. Moller will discuss wind and solar power.

The live, call-in program airs from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturdays. Individuals may call 753-5225 during that time with questions, comments or a shout-out. The program is rebroadcast each day at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. for some communities.

Reed Powers, host of Senior Report, has been producing the television program since 1995. The series highlights senior citizen club news for 15 minutes with the remainder of the hour-long program devoted to the featured guest. The guest is subject to change.

Senior Report is shown live on Saturday mornings on Time Warner cable systems covering the following communities: Brocton, Cassadaga, Chautauqua, Fre-donia, Mayville, North Har-mony, Portland, Ripley, Sherman, Stockton and Westfield on Channel 5. In Dunkirk, Falconer, Forest-ville, Hanover, Irving, Jamestown, Lakewood and Silver Creek the program is on channel 19. The show originates at the Access Channel 5 studio in Mayville.

Viewers should note that all area public access channels have been dropped from Time Warner’s analog service, but can be received on digital service with a converter at their legacy channel assignment, or on a digital television (channel varies by system) that has been recently autoscanned. Programming from Access Channel 5 (channel 21.4 on a QAM digital TV) is also aired each evening in the Town of Hanover on cable channel 12 (channel 98.3 on a QAM digital TV).

Chautauqua Lecture Series to appear on Access Channel 5

Gary W. Gallagher’s Chautauqua lecture “Was 1863 a Turning Point” will be shown on Access Channel 5.

The program will air at 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. each day beginning on Saturday with the last airing on March 21.

Access Channel 5 is available to cable viewers in the Chautauqua, Mayville, North Harmony, Portland, Sherman, and Westfield areas.

Spaghetti dinner March 30 at Post 62

The Dunkirk Memorial American Legion Unit 62 Auxiliary will hold a spaghetti dinner on March 30 at Post 62, 211 Central Ave. from 1 to 4 p.m. Dinner includes spaghetti and meatballs, tossed salad, Italian bread and dessert. Presale tickets are available for $7 at the Post or call Lorraine Bardwell, 673-1560. Tickets are $8 at the door. Takeouts will be available. All proceeds support auxiliary, veterans, and Legion programs. Members and guests welcome.

Forestville

kindergarten

and pre-school

registrations

Forestville Central School has set its kindergarten roundup date for April 24 at 1 p.m.

Children who will be 5 years old by Dec. 1, 2014 are eligible for kindergarten. Children who will be 4 years old by Dec. 1, 2014 are eligible for pre-school. At this time, any parent who has not yet contacted the district, and has a child who falls into either of these categories, should call the elementary office at 965-2742. Registration packets will be sent out soon. The date for Pre-School Parent Orientation will be determined soon.

Gas prices rise

Average retail gasoline prices in Rochester have risen 2.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.73/g Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 319 gas outlets in Rochester.

This compares with the national average that has increased 3.4 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.47/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.

Including the change in gas prices in Rochester during the past week, prices Sunday were 18.0 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 14.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.

Cassadaga Job Corps Academy to host

informational session

The Cassadaga Job Corps Academy will host an informational session and tour on its campus at 8115 Glasgow Road in Cassadaga on Thursday at 10 a.m.

CJCA provides training to begin a career in the healthcare and construction industries plus high school equivalency classes to those in need of a diploma.

Training in certified nurse aide, carpentry, painting, plumbing and electrical are available as well as the advanced training for licensed practical nurse. CJCA will accept young adults, age 16-24, who are committed to a rigorous education and training program.

Applicants can apply for on-center living or non-residential status, and all applicants will enroll on a full federal scholarship if accepted.

Contact Mike Pietrkiewicz at 595-4298 or Pietrkiewicz.mike@jobcorps.org for more information regarding income and other eligibility factors, and to reserve a spot for the upcoming tour.

For more information you can also visit cassadaga.jobcorps.gov.

Community Notebook

Chadwick Bay Regional Development Corporation to meet

The Chadwick Bay Reg-ional Development Corpor-ation Board of Directors will meet Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at Tom’s Family Rest-aurant, 935 Routes 5 & 20 in Irving.

Land Bank Corp. to meet

The Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Economic Development will hold a board meeting of the Chautauqua County Land Bank Corporation Wednes-day at 9 a.m. in the CCIDA Board Room, 200 Harrison St., Jamestown. The press, public and other stakeholders are invited to attend.

Pomfret seeking person for planning board

The town of Pomfret is accepting letters of interest for a vacancy on the planning board. Those interested in applying can address their letters to the Pomfret Town Board and drop them off at the town hall. Any questions regarding the vacancy can be directed to the town clerk.

Explore JCC March 22

Jamestown Community College’s Jamestown Campus will hold Explore JCC, an open house for high school students and others, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on March 22.

A campus fair featuring information on academic programs and student services will be held in the Stu-dent Union from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Information sessions will be held from 10:05 to 11:15, followed by guided campus tours at 11:30.

Register for the program at www.sunyjcc.edu/explorejcc. For more information, call the JCC admissions of-fice, 800-388-8557 or 338-1001.

Next Certified Food Handler Class will be held March 24

A Chautauqua County Certified Food Handler Class will be held March 24 at the Chautauqua County Office of Emergency Services, Training Room 1, 2 Academy St., Mayville. Use the rear entrance facing the south parking lot next to the bus garage.

Registration and sign-in is 12:30 p.m. Class is from 1 to 4 p.m. Preregistration is required. Call 753-4693 to register. Cost is $35 for profit/$20 non-profit. More in-formation on the class is posted at www.myhealthycounty.com.

Ripley preschool registration Thursday

Ripley Central School will hold registration for preschool for the 2014-2015 school year on Thursday in the Guidance Office. To be eligible for preschool, a child must turn 4 years old on or before Dec. 1, 2014. Parents may register their child between 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Registration will be on a first-come, first-enrolled basis. If you cannot make it on registration day, call the Guidance Office at 736-2631 Ext. 212.

Bring with you to registration proof of residency, your child’s birth certificate, your child’s Social Security card and an official immunization record with up-to-date immunizations.

If you have any questions about the preschool program, eligibility, the registration process or any other aspect of education at Ripley Central, call the Guidance Office at 736-2631 Ext. 212.

Dunkirk Chamber board meets Wednesday

The Dunkirk Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly board of directors meeting at 4 p.m. Wednes-day at the SUNY Fredonia Technology Incubator on Central Avenue in Dunkirk.

Discussion will continue on the Dunkirk Music on the Pier Program, the Dun-kirk and Fredonia Wine Fest and The Great Lakes Ex-perience Festival.

The board will also be updated on the WNY Regional Economic Development Council’s reg-ional strategies and consoli-dated funding application process.

Mark your calendars for annual Senior Citizens Dinner April 10

The annual Senior Citi-zens Dinner sponsored by the Westfield Recreation Department is being planned for April 10 at the United Methodist Church on Main Street. Serving will begin at 6 pm. To make your reservation, call 326-4243.

Westfield Recreation Dept. 3-day trip scheduled May 12-14

The Village of Westfield Recreation Department is taking sign-ups, with installments accepted, for a 3-day trip to Lancaster, Pa., to see “Moses” at the Millennium Theatre, tour some Amish sites and visit the museum and battlefields at Gettys-burg. The cost is $339 per person, based on double occupancy, and includes four meals.

Summer Employment at the Welch Field

Individuals interested in applying for summer jobs at the recreation program or the pool can file an application at the Westfield Village Hall window. For pool applications, a life guarding certification is required. Call 326-4243 for more information.

Help with yard snow shoveling and odd jobs

Westfield residents needing help with snow shoveling and odd jobs should call the Westfield Recreation Department (326-4243) and it will assist in arranging for a local teen to help.

Walking at Rec Center

The Dunkirk Recreation Center at the County Fair-grounds will be open mornings for an adult walking program. Enjoy a morning walk Monday through Fri-day; 7:30 to 10 a.m. Ses-sions run through March. Fee is $1 per day. Punch cards are available for $10, which includes 16 walks.

Safe boating classes

Safe boating classes will be held at Chautauqua Marina, 104 W. Lake Road, Mayville.

The course is for adults and children ages 10 years of age and up. Course fee $39. Materials fee $5.

Preregistration is required. Call 753-3913 or 753-0409.

Classes are as follows:

May 21 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. and May 22 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. (two-day class)

June 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (one-day class)

July 19 and July 20 from 5 to 9 p.m. (two-day class)

Aug. 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (one-day class)

Instructors will be Gay-nell Anderson, Deborah Cle-menti and Tiffany Clementi.

Brocton universal

pre-kindergarten and kindergarten registration begins today

Brocton Elementary School will issue registration packets for students eligible for the universal pre-k and kindergarten classes for the 2014-15 school year today through Friday between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Along with the completed packets, a copy of a birth certificate, documented immunization records and proof of residency are required.

To be eligible for pre-k, children must turn 4 on or before Dec. 1, 2014. To be eligible for kindergarten, children must turn 5 on or before Dec. 1, 2014. If there are questions, call 792-2100.

Prendergast offers poetry-based activity

Prendergast Library will offer a poetry-themed storytime and family activity at 10 a.m. Saturday in conjunction with the Big Read focusing on the poetry of Emily Dickinson.

“Shel-ebrate the Poetry of Shel Silverstein” will tie in elements of poetry and help children learn about famous poets.

Those attending will hear a staff member read some of Silverstein’s poems and then create poetry using his techniques. Materials will be provided.

Prendergast Library is located at 509 Cherry St., Jamestown. For information, call 484-7135.

Community notebook

Pre-kindergarten registration for Gowanda

Registration for pre-kindergarten children for the 2014-15 school year is currently in progress at Gowanda Central School. Openings are still available in the morning or afternoon session. Children who will turn 4 years old on or before Dec. 1, 2014 are eligible for pre-kindergarten. Students must reside within the Gowanda School district. Proof of residency is required.

Parents and guardians may contact Karin Bardo at 532-3325 ext. 4154 to request a registration packet.

Kidz Nite Out set for Saturday

Family Martial Arts Center of 355 Central Ave. in Fredonia will host its monthly Kidz Nite Out on March 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. This activity is open to the community and is free to all children ages 5+. It will include arts and crafts, a movie and refreshments. This month’s feature presentation will be “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2.”

All children must be dropped off by a responsible adult and the responsible adult must sign a release waiver prior to the event. Children should be picked up promptly at 8 p.m. at the conclusion of the event.

“Kidz Nite Out” is sponsored by Family Video, Dunkirk Rent-a-Center and Dunkin Donuts.

Chiavetta’s Chicken BBQ today

Relay for Life Team Lucky 777 will host its third annual Chiavetta’s Chicken BBQ today, March 9, at the First Ward Falcon Club, Lake Shore Drive, Dunkirk, from noon until sold out. Tickets are $9.

There will be a drive thru available, or eat in, and there will be a silent auction inside the club. To get pre-sale tickets you can call Gene Tarnowski at 366-7292, Linda Pencek at 785-5190, or Kurt Wolnik at 366-0001.

All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society.

Community Notebook

Dunkirk Fire Department March run report issued

The Dunkirk Fire Department reports going on 171 runs in February, with 132 of those EMS runs resulting in 50 transports to Brooks Memorial Hospital that were billed.

There were 17 still alarms, 17 box alarms and five mutual aid calls the DFD answered, according to Chief Keith Ahlstrom.

Silver Creek EMS runs March fundraiser

The Silver Creek Emergency Squad is holding a “Help us help you” fundraiser this month for its supplies and equipment fund.

The squad is selling T-shirts for $20 and hopes to sell 100 shirts by the end of the fundraiser, which is March 25.

To buy a T-shirt, go to www.teespring.com/scems.

Land Bank Corp. meets Wednesday

The Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Economic Development will hold a board meeting of the Chautauqua County Land Bank Corporation on Wednesday at 9 a.m. in the CCIDA Board Room, 200 Harrison St., Jamestown.

The press, public and other stakeholders are invited to attend.

Community Notebook

Dunkirk Harbor Waterfowl Watch Saturday

Buffalo Audubon Society will host a Waterfowl Watch at Dunkirk Harbor on Saturday at 9 a.m. Join Buffalo Audubon Naturalist Tom Kerr for a 2-hour look at the congregation of diverse waterfowl at one of Lake Erie’s important bird areas. Participants should meet at the Central Avenue Pier in Dunkirk.

For more information, call Buffalo Audubon at 585-457-3228 or email info@buffaloaudubon.org. A small donation is requested.

The Buffalo Audubon Society is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization that promotes appreciation and enjoyment of the natural world through education and stewardship.

Brocton universal pre-k and kindergarten

registration to begin

Brocton Elementary School will issue registration packets for students eligible for the universal pre-k and kindergarten classes for the 2014-15 school year on March 10 through March 14 between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Along with the completed packets a copy of a birth certificate, documented immunization records, and proof of residency are required.

To be eligible for pre-k children must turn 4 on or before Dec. 1, 2014. To be eligible for kindergarten, children must turn 5 on or before Dec. 1, 2014. If there are questions, call 792-2100.

Chautauqua County Certified Food Handler Class March 24

The next Chautauqua County Certified Food Handler Class will be held March 24 at the Chau-tauqua County Office of Emergency Services, Train-ing Room 1, 2 Academy St. (Old Mayville High School), Mayville. Use the rear entrance facing the south parking lot next to the bus garage.

Registration & sign-in is 12:30 p.m. Class is from 1 to 4 p.m. Preregistration is required. Call 753-4693 to register. Cost is $35 for profit/$20 non-profit.

More information on the class is posted at www.myhealthycounty.com.

County Department

of Social Services info meeting today

The Chautauqua County Department of Social Services will host an informational meeting today at 6 p.m. at Jamestown Com-munity College Training Center North Campus, Bennett Road, Dunkirk for those interested in learning more about becoming a foster parent. Foster parents are needed for children of all ages and those willing to accept sibling groups.

For information, call 661-8212.

Dickinson poetry

chosen for Big Read

Daniel A. Reed Library at SUNY Fredonia, in cooperation with the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System and the National Endow-ment for the Arts, is pleased to announce that the poetry of Emily Dickinson has been selected for this year’s Big Read.

On Saturday, join the Barker Library Book Club for a discussion of Dickinson’s art, her life and times. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome.

Perrysburg Town

Board workshop

set for Saturday

The Perrysburg Town Board will host a work session Saturday at 1:15 p.m. to conduct interviews for the position of town attorney.

The work session will be held at the town hall, 10460 Peck Hill Road.

Lakeshore Humane Society holds Pet Adoption Day/Open House on Saturday

The Lakeshore Humane Society will hold a Pet Adoption Day/Open House at its Adoption Center on Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk.

Call 672-1991 or see www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org for more information.

Family Open Swim next two Fridays at Dunkirk High pool

The Dunkirk City Schools announces two sessions of Family Open Swim on Friday and March 14 from 7 to 9 p.m.

Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult. $2 per person.

Each session is limited to 80 swimmers. No food or drink in the pool, balcony or locker room area allowed. Outside pool toys, athletic equipment, balls and noodles are prohibited.

Beekeepers Association will meet Thursday

The Chautauqua County Beekeepers Association will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Frank Bratt Ag Center, 3542 Turner Road, in Jamestown.

Topics: Election of officers and early spring management of colonies.

All are welcome to attend.

Cassadaga Job Corps Academy to host informational session

The Cassadaga Job Corps Academy will host an informational session and tour on its campus at 8115 Glasgow Road in Cassadaga on Thursday at 10 a.m. CJC provides training to begin a career in the healthcare and construction industries as well as high school equivalency classes to those in need of a diploma.

The Academy will accept young adults, age 16-24, who are committed to a rigorous education and training program that are prepared to launch a career. Applicants can apply for on-center living or non-residential status, and all applicants will enroll on a full federal scholarship if accepted.

Contact Mike Pietrkiewicz at 595-4298 or Pietrkiewicz.mike@jobcorps.org for more information regarding income and other eligibility factors, and to reserve a spot for the upcoming tour. For more information you can also visit cassadaga.jobcorps.gov.

The last few 2014 Fredonia-Pomfret History Calendars by Pomfret Town Historian Todd Langworthy are available at the Paper Factory on East Main Road in Fredonia. The last few left are available on a first-come first-serve basis, so those who missed getting one over the holidays have their final chance to pick up. Calendars are $10 each and feature a different picture and description for each month of the year.

Community Notebook

‘Bye Bye Birdie’ tickets on sale

Tickets are on sale now for Fredonia High School’s spring musical “Bye Bye Birdie.” The show will be presented March 28 and 29 and April 4 and 5 in the district auditorium.

Tickets are $9 for adults and $6 for students/senior citizens. They are available at Box Monkey in the TJ Maxx Plaza.

Brocton zoning code supplemented in regard to trash

The zoning code in the village of Brocton has been supplemented to prevent the accumulation of trash and furniture outside. It also states that grass may not be more than 6 inches high anywhere 200 feet from the road. Brocton’s trustee Dave Hazelton has said they will “aggressively pursue the zoning ordinance.”

Fredonia residents with bagged leaves should contact DPW

Village of Fredonia residents who still have bagged leaves in front of their houses should contact the streets department at 679-2304 or via email at vfreddpw@netsync.net.

Cub Scout Pack 126 annual pancake breakfast Saturday

Mayville Cub Scout Pack 126 will have its 33rd annual pancake breakfast fundraiser this Saturday, from 7:30 a.m. to noon. The meal includes unlimited pancakes, sausage and drinks, all in the comfort of the Chautauqua Inn and Suites. Money earned from this fundraiser is used to pay for outings and events, patches and pins, Pack T shirts and outings.

Cub Scout summer camp at Camp Elk Lick in Smethport Pa is something the boys look forward to every year. The cost is roughly $200 per Scout. Scouts will be setting up, serving and cleaning up to earn their way to camp. Pack 126’s goal is to make sure every scout has an opportunity to go to camp.

In addition to the breakfast, there will be door prizes as well as a silent auction. Winners will be announced every hour; winner does not need to present to win. Tickets are available at the door, or by calling 753-3393. Price is $5 per person, children age 5 and under are free!

Monetary donations may be made or checks payable to Cub Scout Pack 126, c/o Heather Flurie, 19 E. Whallon St., Mayville NY 14757.

Community Notebook

SeeThroughNY updated with new public authority payroll data

Payroll data for 67,050 state and local public authority employees has been added to SeeThrough-NY, the Empire Center for Public Policy’s public spending transparency website.

The Center used the Free-dom of Information Law to secure salary information back to 2008 from more than 1,100 of the state’s public authorities, which employ more than 150,000 people and spend more than $50 billion annually.

Beekeepers Assoc. meets Thursday

The Chautauqua County Beekeepers Association will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Frank Bratt Ag Center, 3542 Turner Road in James-town. Topics: Election of officers and early spring management of colonies. All are welcome to attend.

Cassadaga Job Corps Academy to host

informational session

The Cassadaga Job Corps Academy will host an informational session and tour on its campus at 8115 Glasgow Road in Cassadaga on Thursday at 10 a.m. CJC provides training to begin a career in the healthcare and construction industries as well as high school equivalency classes to those in need of a diploma.

Contact Mike Pietrkie-wicz at 595-4298 or Pietrkiewicz.mike@jobcorps.org for more information and to reserve a spot for the upcoming tour.

Forestville kindergarten, pre-school registrations

Forestville Central School has set its kindergarten roundup date for April 24 at 1 p.m.

Children who will be 5 years old by Dec. 1, 2014 are eligible for kindergarten. Children who will be 4 years old by Dec. 1, 2014 are eligible for pre-school. At this time, any parent who has not yet contacted the district, and has a child who falls into either of these categories, should call the elementary office at 965-2742. Registration packets will be sent out soon. The date for Pre-School Parent Orientation will be determined soon.

Walking at Rec Center

The city of Dunkirk Recreation Center at the County Fairgrounds will be open mornings for an adult walking program. Enjoy a morning walk, Monday through Friday; 7:30 to 10 a.m. Sessions run through the end of March. Fee is $1 per day. Punch cards are available for $10, which includes 16 walks.

Ripley preschool

registration March 13

Ripley Central School will hold registration for preschool for the 2014-2015 school year on March 13 in the Guidance Office. To be eligible for preschool, a child must turn 4 years old on or before Dec. 1, 2014. Parents may register their child between 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Registration will be on a first come first enrolled basis. If you cannot make it on the registration day, contact the Guidance Office at 736-2631 Ext. 212.

Bring with you to registration proof of residency, your child’s birth certificate, your child’s Social Security card and an official immunization record with up to date immunizations.

If you have any questions about the preschool program, eligibility, the registration process or any other aspect of education at Ripley Central School, call the Guidance Office at 736-2631 Ext. 212.

Collins Liberty Fest committee meeting

The Collins Liberty Fest committee meeting will be held on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. All town residents are encouraged to volunteer for to help plan the annual event.

The meeting will be held at the L.K. Painter Community Center.

Patty Ballman to appear on Senior Report Saturday

Senior Report with Reed Powers will have Patty Ballman as the guest on the March 8 television program. Ballman is the administrator at Westfield Memorial Hospital.

The live, call-in program airs from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturdays. Individuals may call 753-5225 during that time with questions, comments or a shout-out. The program is rebroadcast each day at 2 and 8 p.m. for some communities.

‘Dialogues’ to appear on Access Channel 5

“Dialogues” is the name of a half-hour television program produced by Mark Kiyak from SUNY Fredonia. Hosted by Mike Igoe, the program will feature guest Kent Knappenberger. Knappenberger is a Westfield teacher who won the first music education Grammy award.

The program will air on Access Channel 5 at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. each day beginning on March 8 with the last airing on March 14.

Pre-Kindergarten

registration in progress at Gowanda Central School

Registration for pre-kindergarten children for the 2014-15 school year is in progress at Gowanda Central School. Openings are still available in the morning or afternoon session.

Children who will turn 4 years old on or before December 1, 2014 are eligible for pre-kindergarten. Students must reside within the Gowanda School district. Proof of residency is required.

Parents and guardians may contact Karin Bardo at 532-3325 ext. 4154 to request a registration packet.

Town of Dunkirk accepting late taxes

As required by Section 987 of the Real Property Tax Law, notices have been mailed to owners of real property in the Town of Dunkirk who have not yet paid their 2014 Town or County Taxes.

In addition to the 2 percent penalty now in effect, a penalty of $2 per parcel notification fee will be charged for mailing such notice.

Taxes will be collected at the Town of Dunkirk Clerk’s office until April 2. After April 2, taxes must be paid to Chautauqua County Department of Finance in Mayville.

Pomfret seeking person for planning board

The town of Pomfret is accepting letters of interest for a vacancy on the planning board. Those interested in applying can address their letters to the Pomfret Town Board and drop them off at the town hall. Any questions regarding the vacancy can be directed to the town clerk.

Brocton Central pool open for community use

The Brocton Central School District pool is open for community evening and Saturday use. Aquacize is every Monday from 7 to 8 p.m. Starting today, Aqua Zumba will be from 6 until 7 p.m. Adult swim and adult lap swim (16 years and older) is Tuesdays from 5 to 7 p.m. and on Wednesdays from 7 until 9 p.m. Saturday open family swim begins this Saturday from 1 until 3 p.m. and again from 7 to 9 p.m. Swimmers 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult in the water. No more than two children per adult chaperone.

The Fitness Center is open from 6 until 7:30 a.m. Monday through Friday.

All weekday adult prices are $5 a session and open Saturday swim is $1. for children and students and $2 for adults. Check the web site for more details and pricing options.

Chautauqua Lecture Series to Appear on Access Channel 5

Robert Franklin’s Chautauqua lecture “Proclamations, Letters and Tweets” will be shown on Access Channel 5.

The program will air at 3 and 9 p.m. each day beginning on Saturday with the last airing on March 14.

Access Channel 5 is available to cable viewers in the Chautauqua, Mayville, North Harmony, Portland, Sherman, and Westfield areas.

Community Notebook

Dunkirk Harbor Waterfowl Watch Saturday

Buffalo Audubon Society will host a Waterfowl Watch at Dunkirk Harbor on Saturday at 9 a.m. Join Buffalo Audubon Naturalist Tom Kerr for a 2-hour look at the congregation of diverse waterfowl at one of Lake Erie’s important bird areas. Participants should meet at the Central Avenue Pier in Dunkirk.

For more information, call Buffalo Audubon at 585-457-3228 or email info@buffaloaudubon.org. A small donation is requested.

The Buffalo Audubon Society is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization that promotes appreciation and enjoyment of the natural world through education and stewardship.

Brocton universal pre-k and kindergarten

registration to begin

Brocton Elementary School will issue registration packets for students eligible for the universal pre-k and kindergarten classes for the 2014-15 school year on March 10 through March 14 between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Along with the completed packets a copy of a birth certificate, documented immunization records, and proof of residency are required.

To be eligible for pre-k children must turn 4 on or before Dec. 1, 2014. To be eligible for kindergarten, children must turn 5 on or before Dec. 1, 2014. If there are questions, call 792-2100.

Chautauqua County Certified Food Handler Class March 24

The next Chautauqua County Certified Food Handler Class will be held March 24 at the Chau-tauqua County Office of Emergency Services, Train-ing Room 1, 2 Academy St. (Old Mayville High School), Mayville. Use the rear entrance facing the south parking lot next to the bus garage.

Registration & sign-in is 12:30 p.m. Class is from 1 to 4 p.m. Preregistration is required. Call 753-4693 to register. Cost is $35 for profit/$20 non-profit.

More information on the class is posted at www.myhealthycounty.com.

County Department

of Social Services info meeting today

The Chautauqua County Department of Social Services will host an informational meeting today at 6 p.m. at Jamestown Com-munity College Training Center North Campus, Bennett Road, Dunkirk for those interested in learning more about becoming a foster parent. Foster parents are needed for children of all ages and those willing to accept sibling groups.

For information, call 661-8212.

Dickinson poetry

chosen for Big Read

Daniel A. Reed Library at SUNY Fredonia, in cooperation with the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System and the National Endow-ment for the Arts, is pleased to announce that the poetry of Emily Dickinson has been selected for this year’s Big Read.

On Saturday, join the Barker Library Book Club for a discussion of Dickinson’s art, her life and times. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome.

Perrysburg Town

Board workshop

set for Saturday

The Perrysburg Town Board will host a work session Saturday at 1:15 p.m. to conduct interviews for the position of town attorney.

The work session will be held at the town hall, 10460 Peck Hill Road.

Lakeshore Humane Society holds Pet Adoption Day/Open House on Saturday

The Lakeshore Humane Society will hold a Pet Adoption Day/Open House at its Adoption Center on Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk.

Call 672-1991 or see www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org for more information.

Family Open Swim next two Fridays at Dunkirk High pool

The Dunkirk City Schools announces two sessions of Family Open Swim on Friday and March 14 from 7 to 9 p.m.

Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult. $2 per person.

Each session is limited to 80 swimmers. No food or drink in the pool, balcony or locker room area allowed. Outside pool toys, athletic equipment, balls and noodles are prohibited.

Beekeepers Association will meet Thursday

The Chautauqua County Beekeepers Association will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Frank Bratt Ag Center, 3542 Turner Road, in Jamestown.

Topics: Election of officers and early spring management of colonies.

All are welcome to attend.

Cassadaga Job Corps Academy to host informational session

The Cassadaga Job Corps Academy will host an informational session and tour on its campus at 8115 Glasgow Road in Cassadaga on Thursday at 10 a.m. CJC provides training to begin a career in the healthcare and construction industries as well as high school equivalency classes to those in need of a diploma.

The Academy will accept young adults, age 16-24, who are committed to a rigorous education and training program that are prepared to launch a career. Applicants can apply for on-center living or non-residential status, and all applicants will enroll on a full federal scholarship if accepted.

Contact Mike Pietrkiewicz at 595-4298 or Pietrkiewicz.mike@jobcorps.org for more information regarding income and other eligibility factors, and to reserve a spot for the upcoming tour. For more information you can also visit cassadaga.jobcorps.gov.

The last few 2014 Fredonia-Pomfret History Calendars by Pomfret Town Historian Todd Langworthy are available at the Paper Factory on East Main Road in Fredonia. The last few left are available on a first-come first-serve basis, so those who missed getting one over the holidays have their final chance to pick up. Calendars are $10 each and feature a different picture and description for each month of the year.

Community Notebook

Fredonia residents

with bagged leaves should contact DPW

Village of Fredonia residents who still have bagged leaves in front of their houses should contact the streets department at 679-2304 or via email at vfreddpw@netsync.net.

TCC?extending hours effective today

The Chautauqua Center, Family Medicine is extending their hours. Effective today, TCC will be open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Its goal is to meet the needs of the community, especially taking into consideration those who are employed. TCC is accepting new patients.

It offers same-day appointments and accepts most insurances.

The community is welcome to inquire about our services by calling 363-6050 or visiting TCC at 319 Central Ave., Dunkirk.

Fredonia Central

School pre-kindergarten and kindergarten

registration in progress

Registration for kindergarten and pre-kindergarten children for the 2014-15 school year is currently in progress at Fredonia Central School.

Children who will turn 4 years old on or before Dec. 1, 2014 are eligible for pre-kindergarten while children who will turn 5 years old on or before Dec. 1, 2014 are eligible for kindergarten.

Parents and guardians can call or stop by the elementary school office to enroll children and request registration packets.

Contact the Fredonia Elementary Office by June 1 at 679-1581 ext. 2740 to request a registration packet for either level.

Parents will need to provide the district with several important items when registering a child: proof of residency (such as a utility bill or rent receipt), a birth certificate or other legal evidence of the child’s age, the child’s immunization record, and the completed pre-kindergarten or kindergarten packet forms and materials.

Yoga/Pilates classes offered at Silver Creek Central on Thursdays

Yoga/Pilates classes will once again be offered through the Silver Creek Central Community Education Program.

A set of four classes on Thursdays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. running March 6 to 27 will meet on the stage in the high school auditorium.

The registration fee is $20. To register, call 951-8111, leave a message referencing this class and a call- back number.

Persia Town Board

to hold workshop

The Persia Town Board will hold a workshop on March 12 at 6 p.m. before the regular board meeting.

VFW group welcomes state officer Saturday

The Chautauqua County Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars will welcome the Department of New York Ladies Auxiliary VFW President Bonnie L. Burgy to its county meeting on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at the Sheridan Memorial VFW.

Members and guests are invited to a dinner in her honor on Friday at 5:30 p.m. at the Kosciuszko Club, 252 Nevins St. in Dunkirk. RSVP to Joanne Warlikowski by Wednesday at 203-7150.

Pomfret Planning Board public hearing March 10

The Town of Pomfret Planning Board will hold a public hearing on March 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the town hall.

The board will review a plan for a minor subdivision of property located at 8049 Cummings Road.

Community notebook

TCC Family medicine extends hours

The Chautauqua Center(TCC), Family Medicine is extending their hours. Effective Monday, TCC will be open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Its goal is meet the needs of the community, especially taking into consideration those who are employed. TCC is accepting new patients. It offers same-day appointments and accepts most insurances. The community is welcome to inquire about services by calling 363-6050 or visiting TCC at 319 Central Ave., Dunkirk.

CCIDA Audit Committee to meet

The County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency Audit Committee will meet on Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the board room, 200 Harrison St., Jamestown.

Foster Parent info meeting Tuesday

The Chautauqua County Department of Social Services will host an informational meeting on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Jamestown Community College Training Center North Campus, Bennett Road, Dunkirk for those interested in learning more about becoming a foster parent. Foster parents are needed for children of all ages and those willing to accept sibling groups. For information, call 661-8212.

Conservation district directors meet Monday

The Chautauqua County Soil & Water Conservation district directors regular meeting will be held Monday, March 3 at 8:30 a.m. at the district’s office in the Northcrest Business Park located at Suite 600, 220 Fluvanna Ave., Jamestown.

Last Fredonia-Pomfret calendars on sale now

The last few 2014 Fredonia-Pomfret History Calendars by Pomfret Town Historian Todd Langworthy are available at the Paper Factory on East Main Road in Fredonia. The last few left are available on a first-come first-serve basis, so those who missed getting one over the holidays have their final chance to pick up. Calendars are $10 each and feature a different picture and description for each month of the year.

Community Notebook

Fredonia residents with bagged leaves should contact DPW

Village of Fredonia residents who still have bagged leaves in front of their houses should contact the streets department at 679-2304 or via email at vfreddpw@netsync.net.

Dunkirk Harbor waterfowl watch March 8

Buffalo Audubon Society will host a Waterfowl Watch at Dunkirk Harbor on March 8 at 9 a.m. Join Buffalo Audubon Naturalist Tom Kerr for a 2-hour look at the congregation of diverse waterfowl at one of Lake Erie’s important bird areas. Participants should meet at the Central Avenue Pier in Dunkirk.

For more information, contact Buffalo Audubon at 585-457-3228 or email info@buffaloaudubon.org. A small donation is requested.

The Buffalo Audubon Society is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization that promotes appreciation and enjoyment of the natural world through education and stewardship.

NY Ladies VFW Auxiliary President to visit area

The Chautauqua County Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars will be welcoming the Department of N.Y. LAVFW President Bonnie L. Burgy to their county meeting on Saturday, March 8 at 9:30 a.m. at the Sheridan Memorial VFW.

Please join them for a Dutch treat dinner in her honor on Friday, March 7 at 5:30 p.m. at the Kosciuszko Club, 252 Nevins Street in Dunkirk.

RSVP to Joanne Warlikowski by Wednesday, March 5 at 203-7150.

Chiavetta’s Chicken BBQ March 9

Relay for Life Team Lucky 777 will host its third annual Chiavetta’s Chicken BBQ on March 9 at the First Ward Falcon Club, Lake Shore Drive, Dunkirk, from noon until sold out. Tickets are $9.

There will be a drive thru available, or eat in, and there will be a silent auction inside the club. To get pre-sale tickets you can call Gene Tarnowski at 366-7292, Linda Pencek at 785-5190, or Kurt Wolnik at 366-0001.

All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society.

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