Pearl Harbor

ceremony today

SILVER CREEK – The VFW Post 6472 Silver Creek will be holding a wreath-laying ceremony today to honor the Americans who lost their lives during the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day is annually on Dec. 7 commemorating the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii by the Japanese Navy pushing the United States into World War II. Some 2,403 Americans were killed and 1,178 were injured with the attack sinking four U.S. battleships, damaging four others and damaging three cruisers, three destroyers and destroying 188 aircraft and damaging 159 aircraft.

Services will be at 11 a.m. at the VFW Silver Creek Post home, 13 N. Main St. The ceremony will finish at the Sunset Bay Marina with the Honor Guard in attendance.

Area senior on Mount Mercy

honor roll

Senior and area resident Rylee Strefeler attained First Honors at Mount Mercy Academy in its first quarter honor roll. Seventy-five students achieved First Honors (95 and above), 62 attained Second Honors (90.00-94.99) and 19students earned Merit Roll status (85.00-89.99).

Brocton-Portland Seniors set Christmas party

BROCTON – Brocton-Portland Seniors met Nov. 28 with 43 members and three guests despite the ice and snow. Robin Carr, president, opened the meeting with Shane West’s prayer and Doug Chatley’s Pledge of Allegiance.

Wendy Sanfilippo of Sundance Insulation through EmPower left applications for household energy improvements. Committee of the day included Tom DeJoe, Ruth Neal and Rita Bennett.

The Tureen luncheon with ham by Kathy Peters filled the bill for everyone. New members welcomed were Anita Calcateria and Denise Spiller. Tony Borrello and Marion Delcamp, longtime members, passed. Cards were sent to the families.

Bev Burton is in Westfield Absolut. The slate of officers set forth by the Nominating Committee for 2024 as announced by Chairwoman Rita Bennett included: Margaret Jagoda, president; Kathy Peters, vice president; Marie Leone, secretary; and Barb Crandall, treasurer. Evonne Hennebery and Wendy Sanfilippo were vote counters.

The Christmas Party is Tuesday, Dec. 19 with Santa Claus and music by McClenathans, with Duper’s catered roast beef, chicken, tossed salad, plus. The Committee for this event is DeJoe, Carr, Marcia Zmuda, Sue Schrantz and Annabell Hahn. Members must be signed up by calling Olive Becker by December 12. Bring personal table service.

Sons of Revolution meet Saturday

STOCKTON – The Chautauqua chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will meet Saturday at 12:30 p.m. at the Stockton Hotel. Norm Carlson will present a short program on a “forgotten son of Busti.” Attendees will order lunch from the menu. Anyone interested in the War for Independence is more than welcome to attend. Spouses are also welcome.

Congregation sets Sunday service

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua (UUCNC), located at 222 Temple St., in Fredonia, holds a Sunday worship Service at 11 a.m., both at their physical location and on Zoom. For those wishing to join us virtually, please visit https://tinyurl.com/caluucnc. Click on “Worship Service” on the date you are attending and scroll down for the Zoom link. For those attending the in-person service, please follow the driveway and park in the lower lot behind the building. Handicapped parking is located directly behind the second building.

The theme for December is Mystery. On Sunday, the Rev. Ron Skowronski will speak on “What is this Holiday Spirit?”.

During the so-called Holiday Season, it has been noted by many that people feel a little kinder, act a little more generously, and love a little bit more easily. In this reflection, we will take a look at the Holidays and ask of ourselves; Can we make these good feelings last longer than 30 days?

After the service, there will be a Potluck Lunch. For those able, bring a dish to share. If you bring food, please list the ingredients for anyone with dietary concerns.

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua strives to be a vibrant, welcoming, multigenerational, diverse community enlivened by the power of radical love. For more information, visit the website at www.uucnc.org, like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/uucnc, or call at 716-679-7944.