Fred Basket announces hours

On Saturday, June 21, Fred Basket previously known as The Fredonia Food Pantry will be open from 10 a.m. to noon at Fredonia Presbyterian Church at 219 Central Ave. Additionally, it is open Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. and Thursdays from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Guests may only receive one helping a month. These new hours hope to serve those who cannot attend on Saturdays the food pantry serves the needs of residents of Fredonia, ZIP code 14063, Pomfret, Sheridan, and Laona.

All guests receive one or more bags of non-perishable food. Number of bags given out depends on family size.

Club Associates holds meeting

BROCTON — The Northern Chautauqua Club Associates recently held their regular monthly meeting at the American Legion Post 434. Pete Miller, a member of the Post, welcomed the group. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a moment of silence for all deceased club members.

Two Association officers were not present, all member clubs had representation.

Secretary Jim Pryll read the minutes of the previous meeting, Tom Halicki gave the financial report. The guest speaker was Dave Travis, president of the Northern Chautauqua County Community Foundation, President of the Brocton-Portland Community Fund, and a Member of the Sons of the American Legion post 434. He spoke about what the community funds do for the county.

The Associates will next again on Sunday, Sept. 28 at the Sheridan Memorial VFW post 6390 at 10:30 a.m. All club members are invited.