Class of 2027

plans chicken barbecue

FORESTVILLE — The Class of 2027 at Forestville Central School will be holding a Chiavetta’s chicken barbecue fundraiser on Tuesday May 19 from 3 to 7 p.m. or sold out at the Forestville High School Cafeteria. The meal includes two sides and a roll. Tickets are $15 presale and will be $16 at the door. Tickets will be available at the high school office. Any questions, call 965-2711.

Pump prices

continue to climb

The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.99, up 5 cents from last Monday, according to AAA. One year ago, the price was $3.16. The state average is $3.93, up 7 cents from last Monday. A year ago, the state average was $3.12.

Prices in Chautauqua County remain around $3.96 to $4 per gallon.

As March winds down, drivers are feeling renewed pressure at the pump as the national average for regular gasoline continues its sharp climb, fueled by rising seasonal demand and the ongoing conflict involving Iran. Over the past several weeks, prices have surged on the back of elevated crude oil costs, increased road travel, and broader geopolitical uncertainty. Crude prices remain stubbornly high as the conflict approaches its fourth week, pushing the national average toward the $4-per-gallon mark for the first time since August 2022. Spring break travel is also ramping up, adding another layer of upward pressure on pump prices.

Legion auxiliary

looks to spring events

CASSADAGA — The Cassadaga American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1280 held its regular monthly meeting March 10 with nine members attending

Unit 1280’s membership is at 94.5% paid for the year. The auxiliary is still taking 2026 dues, please send your $30 to Unit 1280, Cassadaga 14718 or stop by the Post and pay. First Vice President Charyle Tyler reported she attended the Department Commander/President visitation dinner in Falconer, Feb. 14.

Plans are in the works for our annual Rummage/Bake Sale to be held in the back hall Saturday, May 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. While “spring cleaning” please remember our event, one person’s trash is another’s treasure! If you have something to donate it can be dropped off at the Post after May 9, but please, no appliances, computers, electronics, or exercise equipment.

Unit members present voted to donate two baskets to the 988 Suicide& Crisis Lifeline. Proceeds from this raffle will go toward scholarships to individuals pursuing degrees in medical or mental health. Unit 1280 next meeting will be April 14 at 6:30 p.m., in the Legion Hall.

United Seniors

meet again April 13

Following a two-month hiatus, United Senior Citizens members resumed meeting on March 9 at the Falcon Club at 341 Lake Shore Drive East, Dunkirk, to begin their 2026 year of camaraderie, food, and fun.

After the invocation, lunch was served, featuring corned beef, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, and rye bread, followed by a dessert surprise of ice cream and cream puffs. President Evonne Hennebery then called the meeting to order and led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a unison singing of “God Bless America.”

January, February and March birthday wishes went out to: Diane Enser, Kathie Hobbs, Michael and Todd McClenathan, Judie Paternosh, Becky Addington, Brenda Drummond, Annabell Hahn, Cassie Jernatowski, Rosemary Mancuso, Catherine Nelder, Nancy Niebel, Judy Presutti and John Wiedenhofer. Guest, Mary Littlehale, daughter of Nelder, was welcomed and member, Robin Carr, announced events taking place in Northern Chautauqua County. Bingo was then called by Lucy Saeli and Mancuso.

The April 13 luncheon will consist of beef on weck, baked chicken, mashed potatoes (gravy on side), tossed salad and green beans. As usual, dessert will be a surprise!

Send check made out to United Seniors for $16 to Evonne Hennebery, PO Box 706, Dunkirk, NY 14048 by Friday.