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April 5, 2025*: [Saturday, 10am] Easter Egg Hunt (Evans Town Park) • Egg Hunt w/ age divisions; Visit from the Easter Bunny; Sensory Trail; Easter Craft; Raffle Baskets
April 26, 2025: [Saturday, 9am-2pm] Environmental Fair (Evans Center Fire Hall) • Vendors, Demonstrations, The Evans Garden Club, & Information Booths Presented by The Evans Conservation & Climate Smart Committees
August 5, 2025: [Tuesday, 5pm-8pm] National Night Out (William G. Houston Middle School) • Music by Gregg Sansone; “It’s Magic” with Ted Burzynski; Airbrush tattoo Artist; Food from Hogg’s Food Truck; Meet First Reponders & Touch a Truck; Demonstrations; Lawn Games
August 24, 2025: [Sunday, 1pm-6pm] Back to School Bash (Evans Town Park) • Demonstrations; Free snack for all; Art with Lisa; Spenser’s Animal Petting Zoo; “It’s Magic” with Ted Burzynski; Music by Glenn Colton, Children’s Entertainer @ 4pm
October 11, 2025*: [Saturday, 5:30pm-7pm] Trunk or Treat (Evans Town Park)
*Rain Date: 10/25/25
Starting
November 22, 2025: Town Wide House Decorating Contest | Registration Deadline: December 10, 2025 • Winner announced at Town Board Meeting on 12/17 @ 6PM
December 4, 2025: [Thursday, 6pm-8pm] Tree Lighting (Evans Town Hall) • Crafts, Snacks, Music, & a Visit from Santa *Rain Date: 4/12/25
Music around evans
June 12, 2025: [Thursday, 6pm-8pm] Music at the Marina (Sturgeon Point Marina); featuring music by Joe Atti
June 19, 2025: [Thursday, 6pm-8pm] Music in the Park (Lake Erie Beach Park); featuring music by Panfil Brothers Trio
June 26, 2025: [Thursday, 6pm] Hometown Heroes Night (Evans Town Park); featuring music by Iggy Golombek & 198th Army Brass Band
July 10, 2025: [Thursday, 6pm-8pm] Music at the Marina (Sturgeon Point Marina); featuring music by “Tropical Ted”, Ted Burzynski
July 17, 2025: [Thursday, 6pm] Eagle Alumni Night (Evans Town Park); featuring music by Joe Atti
July 24, 2025: [Thursday, 6pm-8pm] Music at the Marina (Sturgeon Point Marina); featuring music by Zach Gerken
July 31, 2025: [Thursday, 6pm-8pm] Music at the Marina (Sturgeon Point Marina); featuring music by Chris Nathan
August 7, 2025: [Thursday, 6pm-8pm] Music in the Park (Lake Erie Beach Park); featuring music by Bill Smith from Ten Cent Hollow
The following vehicle will be auctioned off at:
Copart
8418 Southwestern Blvd Angola, NY 14006
4/14/25 @ 10am for parts only.
VIN: 1FA6P0H79F5110117
15 FORD FUSION SE
OWNER: MONIQUE COUNCIL LIENHOLDER: NONE
The following vehicle will be auctioned off at:
Copart 8418 Southwestern Blvd Angola, NY 14006
4/14/25 @ 10am for parts only.
VIN: 5J6RE4H35BL069664
2011 HONDA CR-V LX
OWNER: WILLIAM CORSETTE LIENHOLDER: NONE
The following vehicle will be auctioned off at:
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8418 Southwestern Blvd Angola, NY 14006
4/14/25 @ 10am for parts only. VIN: JF1VA1B67H9838923
2017 SUBARU WRX
OWNER: JACOB RANDALL LIENHOLDER: NONE
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Copart 8418 Southwestern Blvd Angola, NY 14006
4/14/25 @ 10am for parts only. VIN: 1HGCR2E19HA127787
2017 HONDA ACCORD SPORT
OWNER: JOSEPH KENNEDY LIENHOLDER: HONDA AMERICAN FINANCE CORP
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Copart 8418 Southwestern Blvd Angola, NY 14006
4/14/25 @ 10am for parts only. VIN: 2C4RDGDG1CR112599
12 DODG GRAND CARA
OWNER: RAAD MASOOD LIENHOLDER: NONE
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Copart 8418 Southwestern Blvd Angola, NY 14006
4/14/25 @ 10am for parts only.
VIN: 3FAFP11313R101840
2003 FORD ESCORT ZX2
OWNER: SHARON ODONNELL LIENHOLDER: NONE
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8418 Southwestern Blvd Angola, NY 14006
4/14/25 @ 10am for parts only.
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2020 LINCOLN CORSAIR
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Copart 8418 Southwestern Blvd Angola, NY 14006
4/14/25 @ 10am for parts only.
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2020 FORD ESCAPE SE
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What’sHappeninginAPRIL 2025
TOWN OF EVANS
Please visit the Town of Evans website townofevans.org for information and all meeting & event cancellations
ALL Town Board Meetings and Work Sessions will be both in person at the Town Hall or you can join by ZOOM meeting, with which you can register to attend at the Town of Evans website (townofevans.org).
4/1 6PM @ Town Hall – Community Events Meeting
4/2 6PM @ Town Hall – Work Session - Town Board Meeting to follow
4/3 9AM – Evans-Brant Citizens for Responsible Choices (a drug and alcohol prevention group) Zoom online meeting. Please email evansbrantcrc@gmail.com to receive the meeting link
4/5 10AM @ Evans Town Park – Easter Egg Hunt *Rain Date: 4/12/25
4/8 6PM @ Town Hall – Conservation and Climate Smart Meeting
7PM @ North Evans Fire Co. – North Evans Fire District Board of Commissioners Meeting
4/15 10AM-12PM – Councilwoman Laurie Reitz Office Hours
4/16 6PM @ Town Hall – Work Session - Town Board Meeting to follow
4/18 Good Friday – Town Hall Closed
4/19 9AM @ Lake Erie Beach Park – Earth Day Clean-Up
4/26 9AM-12PM @ Highway Department – Electronics Recycling 9AM-2PM @ Evans Center Fire Hall – Environmental Fair
4/28 7PM @ Evans Historical Museum – “History of Chiavetta’s Catering” - Kathleen Chiavetta
SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES FOR EVANS RESIDENTS
Stay Fit Nutritional Lunch Program is offered @ the Evans Senior Center each day @ noon. Cost is $3.50 per meal. Two weeks advance registration is required. Call for reservation @ (716) 947-0974
MON. Resistance Band Exercise @ 9-10AM | Balance & Strengthening @ 10:30AM-11:30AM
Assigned Insurance Representatives @ 10AM-12PM (every Monday)
TUES. Bingo @ 9AM | Love Movement @ 11:15AM-12:15PM
WED. Sitting in Motion @ 9-10AM | Meditation for Healthy Mind & Body @ 10:30-11:30AM
Painting w/ Acrylic @ 1-3PM (1st & 3rd Wed of the month) Crafting Workshop (2nd & 4th Wed of the month) ** will begin in March with new projects
THURS. Yoga (chair and standing) @ 9-10AM | Quilters Workshop @ 9AM-3PM
Tai Chi for beginners @ 10:30-11:30AM | Cards @ 12:30-3PM
FRI. Line Dancing @ 9:30-10:30AM | Drum Fit Cardio @ 11AM-12PM Beginners Sewing @ 1-3PM
SPEAKERS @ SENIOR CENTER *Open to the Public
4/7 @ 1-3PM: All Metro HealthCare - Come for coffee & donuts
4/14 @ 1-3PM: New York Parks Presents: “Beaks and Claws” - Come check out the beaks & claws in our area
4/28 @ 1-3PM: Strategies for Successful Aging and Retirement
TOWN OF BRANT
Town Hall Hours: Town Clerk: Mon. Tues. Thurs. Fri. 9am-4pm Assessor: Mon. Tues. Fri. 9am-2pm Court Clerk: Mon–Fri 9am-4pm
SENIOR EXERCISE: Every Tuesday & Thursday, 9:30AM @ Community Building
4/1 7PM @ Town Hall – Planning Board Meeting 7PM @ Town Hall – Town Board Meeting
4/2 Noon @ Community Building – Senior Meeting 6PM @ Town Hall – Court
4/5 1PM @ Town Hall – Brant Cemetery Meeting *All are welcome
4/10 6PM @ Town Hall – Court
4/12 9AM-3PM @ Community Building – Loose Threads
4/13 @ Brant Fire Hall – Pancake Breakfast
4/17 6PM @ Town Hall – Court
4/18 Good Friday – All Town Offices are Closed 4/19 9AM-Noon @ Town Hall – Historical Meeting 1PM @ Town Park – Brant Easter Egg Hunt
4/23 6PM @ Town Hall – Court
LAKE SHORE CENTRAL SCHOOLS
4/9-10 NYS Grades 3-8 ELA Assessment
4/10 6PM @ AJS – AJS Bunny Hop *AJS Students Only
4/11 End of 3rd Marking Period (Grades 6-12)
4/14-21 Spring Recess
4/24 6PM @ JTW – Kindergarten Information Night
4/25 Report cards will be mailed for grades 6-12
4/28 6:30PM @ High School Auditorium – District Jazz Concert
4/29 12:30PM @ Disctrict Conference Room – Board of Education Special Meeting
4/29-30 NYS Grades 3-8 Math Assessment
4/30 6PM @ William G. Houston Middle School – Grade 5 Parent Night 7PM @ High School – National Honor Society Induction Ceremony
For any updates on school matters please visit lakeshorecsd.org
From the Old Photo Album
North Collins Speedway
Although today’s “photo” is actually an advertisement from the Town of Brant history book of 1964, we thought it was an interesting historical item to share. The speedway, advertised as North Collins, N.Y., was physically located in Brant, N.Y. In September 2019, we had mentioned that Mr. Jim Cardamone donated a 1967 North Collins Speedway program book to the Brant-Farnham Historical Society. As promised, we are going to share some of the contents with you.
The inside cover of this 1967 program book lists the North Collins Speedway track officials as: President & Race Director - Art Clark, Starter - Dave Sutton, Pit StewardClark Rice, Announcer - Rick Bennett, Scorer - Rosemary Bennett, Safety Inspector - Frank Wagner, Line Up ManWillie Schroeder and Business Mgr. - William E. Kalenda.
The “DRIVER OF THE WEEK” was 32 year old Butch Hoffman of Chaffee, N.Y. He won this title because of “his Super Bomb feature victory”. He is also in the #3 spot of the Super Bomb point standings. PIT STOP comments by Rick Bennett add: “Butch Hoffman must have had at least one or two tigers in his tank on August 11th. He won the Super Bomb feature race with complete ease. It was his first feature winner of the season at North Collins Speedway.”
The North Collins Speedway Point Standings as of August 11th, 1967 were posted for two categories. The SUPER BOMBS - the top 3 of 30 total listed are car #7 Cliff Norton of Hamburg with 265 pts., car #65 Bill Torrisi of Kenmore with 205 pts. and car #1 Butch Hoffman of Chaffee with 195 pts. The SEMI-LATE MODELS - the top 3 of 63 total listed are car #3ACES Don Wylie of Buffalo with 224 pts., car #311 Laverne Pangrazio of Byron with 195 pts. and car #82 Don Belzile of East Aurora with 134 pts. Local North Collins drivers in the point standings are: car #19 Stroker McGurk, car #4 Frank Boice and car #14 Al DiCarlo. In addition to over 10 pages of advertisements of gas, oil, tires, auto parts, racing equipment, insurance, printers, collision shops, restaurants, farm related businesses and car dealerships offering makes and models of Chrysler, Plymouth, Chevy, Buick, Pontiac, Dodge and Ford, the program book also listed an announcement that “25 kids will receive free rides around the track with favorite driver on Friday, August 25, 1967!”
Contributed by the Brant-Farnham Historical Society
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The following vehicle will be auctioned off at:
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8418 Southwestern Blvd Angola, NY 14006
4/14/25 @ 10am for parts only.
VIN: 4T1BF3EK3AU516751
2010 TOYOTA CAMRY
OWNER: M. GARCIABARREIRO LIENHOLDER: NONE
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8418 Southwestern Blvd Angola, NY 14006
4/14/25 @ 10am for parts only.
VIN: 3GKALTEV3NL217610
2022 GMC TERRAIN SLE
OWNER: MARC NICOMETI
LIENHOLDER: NONE
Lenten Season
Food and Paper Drive
Most Precious Blood Church will be conducting Project: Keep Evans Fed to collect food, paper goods and personal care items during the 2025 Easter Season to help restock the shelves at Operation Good Neighbor (OGN). All collections will be turned over to OGN for distribution to families in need and residing in the Town of Evans. Accepted will be dry and canned foods, baby food, disposable diapers and personal care items. All food should be within their shelf life. Kleenex, paper towels, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo and toilet paper are all needed. For pick-up, please call: (716)481-4480 or (716)507-6703 Leave a message if no answer. Post Christmas Holiday donations are down but the need is still high!
This drive will officially end April 17th Help Keep Evans Fed.
Thank You for Voting WHELAN for MAYOR
We would like to thank the Village of Angola residents for getting out to vote, and allowing us the opportunity to serve. We will continue to work to move this Village forward. We would also like to thank the candidates that became involved in running for Village Government and congratulate Trustee Bill Ludwig to public office.
Respectfully, Thomas M Whelan & Todd Dybdahl
“Working to Move Forward”
Steven “Vinnie” Jaworek
Steven “Vinnie” Jaworek of Angola, NY, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025 in Buffalo Mercy Hospital, he was 99. He was the loving husband of Anna (Schultz) Jaworek for 25 years before she passed in 1975. He shared life with his beloved companion Linda Valetta for 33 years until her passing. He was the beloved father of Thomas (Donna), Gary (Joanne), Sherry (Brad) Hirschman, and Patricia Jaworek. He is survived by 11 Grandchildren: Lindsay, Steven, Tommy, Olivia, Jacqueline, Meredith, Jillian, Carly, Jacob, Scot and Anna, and 15 adoring great grandchildren. He was born in Gowanda N.Y. and moved to Erie PA. with his family of 7 siblings. He was preceded in death by his three sisters Sophie, Loretta, Helen, and three brothers Henry, Edmund and Chester. Steve was a standout football player for Erie Academy High School and led the City League of high schools in points scored as a running back and kicker. He continued his love for the sport by playing football in college. During WW II Steve proudly served his country as a U.S. Air Force mechanic and later while stationed in Guam as a bomber engineer (Master Sergeant). After his military service Steve earned his B.S degree in physical education and a teaching certificate in secondary science at Lock Haven State College. He continued to advance his education by amassing over 60 hours of graduate credit at Canisius, Buffalo State College and University of Buffalo. Steve began his teaching career at Lake Shore Central High School in 1958. During his 30-year career he taught classes in Phys Ed, Science, Math, Health and Special Education. He also enjoyed coaching the Eagles baseball, football and wrestling teams while developing student athletes. Steve had numerous interests beyond his passion for teaching. He took an active part in community organizations specifically: Scouting, Little League baseball, church affairs and
village activities. As a devout parishioner of Most Precious Blood Church, he was a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society and Knights of Columbus. He also belonged to the Chamber of Commerce of Evans and Brant and the Lake Shore Central Teachers’ association. His daily philosophy offers the clearest insight into his character; “Thank God every day for what you have.” and “Spread a little sunshine by recognizing somebody by asking how they are or saying something nice to them.” The family will be present to receive friends on Friday March 28th, from 4PM-7PM at the Addison Funeral Home, Inc. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday March 29th at 9:30AM in Most Precious Blood Church, Angola, NY (PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH). Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Angola, NY
Carol J. Joslyn (nee Spangenberg) March 9, 1948 – March 25, 2025
Carol J. Joslyn (nee Spangenberg) of Derby, NY entered into rest at age 77. Loving wife of Robert M. Joslyn Sr.; mother of Scott (Tina), Robert (Valerie) and Jeffrey(Liana)Joslyn; sister of Arlene Van Pelt; daughter of the late Ralph C. and Norma Spangenberg; grandmother of Ryan (Marissa), Brandon (Ashley), Devin, Mariah, Luke, Dylan, Madeline, Noah and Norah; great grandmother of Bentley. Family will be present to receive friends Friday, March 28, 2025 from 4 – 7PM at the Laing Funeral Home Inc., 2724 W. Church Street, Eden. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, March 29, at 12Noon in Most Precious Blood Church, Angola, NY. Please assemble at Church.. Flowers gratefully declined, memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo Inc. Arrangements by Addison Funeral Home, Inc.
Mary J. “Mary Jo” Noia (nee Balcom)
October 24, 1946 – March 16, 2025
Mary J. “Mary Jo” Noia (nee Balcom) of Angola, NY entered into rest at age 78. Wife of the late Jose Noia; daughter of the late Henry and Mary Balcom; sister of Henry (Shirley) Balcom and the late Charlotte McCann, Hazel Dickenson and Leigh C. Balcom; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mary Jo was a graduate of the Millard Fillmore School of Nursing and worked as a nurse in Brooklyn, NY for many years. Family and friends are invited to attend memorial services Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10AM in the Addison Funeral Home, Inc. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Kidney Foundation of WNY.
Joanne Litzinger (nee Wertz)
Joanne Litzinger (nee Wertz) of Angola, NY, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Buffalo General Hospital, she was 86. Wife of the late A. Dennis Litzinger; loving Mother of Denise (Paul) Black, Art (Terry) Litzinger; Laura (Pat) Majkut and the late Ernest and John Litzinger; sister of Annie Shaffer , Larry McCloskey the late Donald and George Wertz. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Predeceased by 3 grandchildren. The family will be present to receive friends Sunday March 30, 2025 from 11AM-1PM at the Addison Funeral Home, Inc., where prayers will follow at 1PM. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo.
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From the Old Photo Album
The old wooden Farnham Grammar School (Brant District No. 5) located on the corner of Commercial Street and Erie Road, was completely destroyed by fire in the middle of the night on January 14, 1946. The very next morning, Principal Russell Everhart and Mr. Wallace Ormsby, District Superintendent, asked Pastor Voss of the Holy Cross Lutheran Church for the use of the Church’s Parish Hall for classrooms. The response was “Yes” and thus grades 1, 2, 3 and 4 (about 70 children) attended classes in this hall. Additional classes were held in the Farnham Fire Hall. Almost immediately, the planning began for a new school building on the same lot as the previous school.
Records show that by September 1947 Farnham District No. 5 students had a brand new brick school building, to replace their old wooden schoolhouse. The one floor plan had rooms for eight grades, a combination gymnasium and assembly room, nurse’s office, a kitchen, Principal’s office, a library and a special kindergarten room.
The photos today are of the official ground breaking ceremonies in anticipation of the new approximately $300,000 brick elementary school. Three people are identified in the one photo (from our view L-R): six year old Carol G. Voss, first grade pupil, is in front holding the American flag with Robert K. Glass to her right holding the handle of the shovel. To the right of Mr. Glass is Charles H. Berns, chairman of the School Board. Farnham Mayor Louis DeMarco, District Supt. Wallace W. Ormsby, Mr. Glass and Mr. Berns were among the speakers that day. The American flag was raised as AMERICA was sung. On July 3rd, 1979 the “new” brick Farnham School closed. The building was demolished in 2007. A Dollar General store is currently located on that corner lot.
Contributed by the Brant-Farnham Historical Society
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Groundbreaking ceremony for the building of the Farnham Grammar School circa 1946
The American flag is raised as AMERICA is sung at the Farnham Grammar School groundbreaking ceremony
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From the Old Photo Album Sherman Falk Flying his Airplane
This interesting story was written by Sherman Falk a few years back for our September 25, 2013 issue of “Brant-Farnham History Vol. XIII Whole No. 46”. It was included in our “Memories” section. His story is about an emergency landing of an airplane in the town of Brant and we think you will enjoy Sherman’s well told tale. The photo does not really pertain to the story - other than the fact that is the author – Sherman Falk - in the pilot seat!
Sherman wrote: “In the early stages of World War II (1940’s) a Canadian twin engine airplane believed to be a DeHaviland was forced to make an emergency landing at the Angola Airport. The airport was located on Hardpan Road in the Township of Brant. Located at the airport was a tower with a rotating beacon which was a navigation aid to aircraft. The aircraft involved in this incident had evidently got off course and entered United States airspace. Being at night and getting low on fuel the situation was getting quite serious when they saw the beacon. Knowing that an airport existed, they chose to make a gear up landing, not knowing the conditions on the ground.
The pilot, considering all conditions made an exceptional belly landing, with only minor damage to the aircraft’s structure and no injury to flight personnel. Of course during this type of landing the propellers of the aircraft were badly damaged. After inspection of the engines, a decision was made to replace them. This of course took considerable time to get replacement engines and equipment to complete the operation.
After the repairs were completed, the aircraft was moved to Rte. 20 on a Sunday morning. Traffic on the highway was stopped so the aircraft could take off. I recall standing in the front yard of my parent’s home and listening to the drone of the engines, as they pre-flighted them prior to take off. Once the aircraft was airborne and climbed above the tree line, it was visible to me as it started on its journey back to its home base.
At this point, I would like to say “thanks” to Bertha Notaro for her input. She told me that one of the men on the airplane married a girl from Angola. Also Bertha assisted in defining the time and season of the event; teams were bowling at Pero’s Lanes. This places it at early evening and likely the fall season. ~ Sherman Falk ~ ”
Sherman was an enthusiastic member of our historical society for a number of years. He was born on November 17, 1925 and was raised in the town of Brant. His brothers were Ernest, Augustus and Edward Falk.
Contributed by the Brant-Farnham Historical Society
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