Chautauqua County Community Source 3/10/23

2023 United Arts Appeal Accepting 2023 Grant Applications

Jamestown, N.Y. – The United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County (UAA) is now accepting applications from Chautauqua County artists and organizations for its 2023 Projects Pool Grants Program.

Grants of up to $500 are available to quality arts programs and organizations as well as individual artists. Artistic disciplines can include, but are not limited to, crafts, dance,

film, fiction, poetry, printmaking, sculpture, painting, video, play writing, performance, music composition and photography.

Awards to individual artists, who must have been a Chautauqua County resident for at least one year, are based on creative excellence and are to be used for artistic development.

Eligible organizations must

have non-profit status and may include libraries, municipalities, churches, and other community groups.

Applications are submitted online and must be received by midnight, Saturday, A

After applications are screened for eligibility and fulfillment of application requirements, they are reviewed by an advisory panel of Chau-

tauqua County residents who are knowledgeable in the arts. The panel’s recommendations are presented to the United Arts Appeal board for approval.

Limited funds are available, and priority will be given to first-time applicants, new initiatives from past applications, and applications which seek to serve or extend art to a diverse and/or broad sector of the community. Recipients must be able to complete their projects before Dec. 31, 2023.

Artists and community organizations interested in applying for funding through the UAA’s Projects Pool Grants Program can obtain application information and funding criteria online on the Grants page at UnitedA

The 2022 Projects Pool Grants

Program awardees and the

Organizations:

· Audubon Community

Nature Center: Mud Art

· Citizens for a Better Cas-

sadaga: Cassadaga Lakes 2022

Summer Concert Series

· Falconer Public Library:

Oceans of Possibilities with Music

Individual Artists:

· Jenny Brown: Fibers

· Jill Reese: Summer of Ukulele Community Jam Sessions

The United Arts Appeal also provides operating support for six of the larger arts organizations in Chautauqua County: Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet, Community Music Project, 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center, Infinity Visual and Performing

Arts, Lucille Ball Little Theatre of Jamestown, and the Western New York Chamber Orchestra.

The UAA is supported by Chautauqua County, local foundations, corporations, businesses, and individuals throughout the county.

For more information about the United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County, call (716) 244-0657 or visit UnitedArtsAppeal.org with links to each of the member organizations’ websites.

To support the arts in Chautauqua County, your contribution to United Arts Appeal, PO Box 754, Jamestown, New York 14702 would be greatly appreciated.

Photo Submitted

One of the 2022 UAA Projects Pool Grant Organization funded projects was Buffalo Music Hall of Fame inductee Glenn Colton’s appearance as the Culmination of Falconer Public Library’s “Oceans of Possibilities” summer reading program.

Photo Submitted

Jill Reese’s Summer of Ukulele Community Jam Sessions was one of UAA 2022 Projects Pool Grant Individual funded projects.

Chickens,

Beginning Farms, Wool, and More

CCE Chautauqua announces spring LEAF Workshops

take home!

Designing A Farm Record Keeping System That Won’t Collect Dust

Tuesday March 14, 2023

6:00pm-8:00pm

Location: JCC Carnahan Building

(GPS) 241 James Avenue, Jamestown, NY

-BY CASSANDRA SKAL

JAMESTOWN, NEW YORK

(March 1, 2023) -- Cornell

Cooperative Extension Chautauqua County’s Agricultural Program is excited to announce the spring 2023 L.E.A.F. workshops.

The LEAF (Learn Empower Achieve Farm) Series is open to beginning farmers, established farms looking to diversify and grow, agriculture enthusiasts, homesteaders, and EVERYONE.

A variety of L.E.A.F. workshops will be held this spring with varying locations. Workshops are just $5-$15 per person and early registration is appreciated. Visit https:// chautauqua.cce.cornell.edu/ agriculture/leaf-2023 or call 716-664-9502 Ext. 202 or email cks83@cornell.edu to register, or for more information. Come join us and learn something new and exciting!

All The Chicken Things

Thursday March 2, 2023

6:00pm-8:00pm

Location: Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory 6592 W Main Rd, Portland, NY 14769 $5/person

Do you want to know what it takes to be a chicken farmer?

Are you interested in having chickens for eggs or for meat?

This workshop is for you! Amy Barkley, Livestock Specialist with the Cornell Cooperative Extensions Southwest New York Livestock Dairy and Field Crops Team will lead this workshop. Amy will teach us how to get started with poultry and best practices to follow for happy healthy flocks! Amy grew up on a small farm in Northeastern Pennsylvania, and earned her Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science with a minor in Poultry and Avian Science from Penn State University. After graduation, she attained her Master's Degree in Animal Science from Penn State, where her research focused in renewable, alternative bedding materials for broiler production and their impacts on broiler performance, welfare, and the environment. Following graduation, Amy worked in quality assurance for a national egg company, working with farms of all sizes across the nation to ensure compliance in food safety, nutrition, product quality, and animal welfare. Amy and her husband Zach reside in East Concord, NY on a farm which they are excited to make their own.

So, You Want to Start A Farm?

Tuesday March 7, 2023

6:00pm-8:00pm

Location: JCC Carnahan Building

(GPS) 241 James Avenue, Jamestown, NY

$10/family (take home materials)

This workshop is for participants who have ever dreamed of having their own farm operation! Topics covered will be broad and include enterprise selection, insurance, marketing, and resources for future exploration of owning your own farm business. Participants will receive a comprehensive binder with additional resource material. The workshop will be taught by Katelyn Walley-Stoll, Team Leader and Farm Business Management Specialist from the Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Program with Cornell Cooperative Extension.

Wool Felted Soap

Thursday March 9, 2023

6:00pm-8:00pm

Location: JCC Carnahan Building (GPS) 241 James Avenue, Jamestown, NY

$5/person

Long before people used loofahs or washcloths for bathing, felted soap allowed you to get a creamy lather without using much soap and gave you a built in washcloth. Plus, the wool is anti-bacterial!! Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s Lead 4-H Educator, Lindsey Crisanti, will guide participants in wool felting soap!

The soap used for this workshop was made by Lynette Chase from Daybreaksdreams farm in Jamestown, NY. Lynette makes soap with traditional ingredients and uses milk from her hand raised cows and Finn sheep. Everyone will get a bar to

$5/person Farmers don’t usually farm because they really enjoy paperwork, and yet - record keeping can be the key for ensuring profitability. In this interactive workshop, learn more about effectively keeping farm financial records, what to keep track of, and how to analyze your farm’s financials. This workshop will be taught by Katelyn WalleyStoll, Team Leader and Farm Business Management Specialist from the Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Program with Cornell Cooperative Extension. She is a graduate of Cornell University with a degree in Animal Science and Ag Business Management, and owns and operates a diversified livestock farm.

Leather Tooling

Wednesday March 15, 2023

6:00pm-8:00pm

Location: JCC Carnahan

Building (GPS) 241 James Avenue, Jamestown, NY

$15/person

**Class size is limited to 15 participants**

Have you ever wanted to learn the art of leather crafting? This is your chance! Participants will learn and practice basic leather tooling and stamping skills. These skills will prepare participants to make larger projects such as belts, etc on their own. At this workshop, you will complete a simple project, such as a key ring/book marker. Nancy Johnson, 4-H volunteer and club leader will guide participants in this workshop. She has over 50 years of leather tooling experience and is ready to share her expertise and help you get started!

Farmer’s Markets 101

Tuesday March 21, 2023

6:00pm-8:00pm Location: JCC Carnahan Building (GPS) 241 James Avenue, Jamestown, NY

$5/person Is participating in a local farmers market the next step for your agri-business? Want to learn all the ins and outs of being a successful vendor? This workshop is for you! Linnea Haskin from The Jamestown Public Market will be co-hosting this workshop with Rosie and Jim Joy from JM Joy Farms with their friends the Callani’s from Gong Garden. This amazing group brings years of experience from behind the scenes to really help answer any questions you might have about participating in a farmers market, how to accept benefits like SNAP, double ups, etc both at the market and your home stand.

Preparing A Successful Vegetable Garden in 2023

Tuesday March 28, 2023

6:00pm-8:00pm Location: JCC Carnahan Building (GPS) 241 James Avenue, Jamestown, NY

$5/person

This workshop is for anyone that wants to have a successful vegetable garden in 2023! This workshop will discuss how to plan your garden for ample spacing, weed control, companion planting, and prevention of unintentional cross pollination. We will also cover trellises and how to best use the space you have to produce an abundance for your family or even your preservation needs! Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Master Gardener Coordinator, Shannon Rinow and Emma Boutelle, Master Gardener and owner of Miller Valley CSA will be leading this interactive workshop! Bring all of your ideas and a list of vegetables you want to try this year!

Part 1 of 4 Wool Series:

Preparing Raw Wool for Use

Thursday April 13, 2023

6:00pm-8:00pm

Location: JCC Carnahan Building (GPS) 241 James Avenue, Jamestown, NY

$5/person Do you have sheep? Are you interested in fiber sourced from sheep, llamas, alpacas? Want to learn how to prepare raw wool for spinning, felting, or any other of the wide range of uses for wool? This is the beginning of a great wool series! This is the first workshop of four being led by Victoria Boehmer. In this workshop we will learn how to take raw wool and clean it and create roving which is what is used for most wool creations.

Victoria Boehmer is a passionate fiber artist, teacher, and designer based in Pennsylvania. She is the owner of Tybout House, a local yarn store and fiber arts hub in Warren, PA. In addition to the yarn store, she and her family run Dragonwood Ranch, a small farm with Shetland

Sheep. Victoria loves teaching, including all steps in the fiber production process: from sheep to finished product! At Tybout House, she and other enthusiasts practice a variety of fiber arts, and they are always eager to share their passion with others. Bring questions and be prepared to work with some raw fiber! We will have some wool provided but if you happen to have some laying around don’t be afraid to bring it with you!

Sewing 101 Wednesday April 19, 2023

6:00pm-8:00pm

Location: JCC Carnahan Building (GPS) 241 James Avenue, Jamestown, NY

$5/person

**You will need to bring supplies. Email or call for details

Are you adult that wants to learn some sewing basics while creating a beautiful handmade apron? Join Nancy Johnson, 4-H Leader/Teacher, in making a 30 minute apron that will teach you how to read a simple pattern, cut out fabric, pin, sew straight lines, gather fabric, add trim, and much more. This is a great project for many levels and all are welcome!

Biosecurity On the Farm

Saturday April 22, 2023

10:00am- 12:00pm

Location: Bit-O-Breeze Farm 3181 N. Main St. Extension, Jamestown, NY 14701

$5/person

Biosecurity on a farm is often overlooked but is a highly important step for your farms safety and wellbeing. This applies to farms that have animals, veggies, and/or field crops. Some pests are so small that they can hitchhike on your boots or clothing without you even knowing they are there! Come learn and see some biosecurity initiatives that Bit-O-Breeze farm is following to ensure the safety and health of their pig operation! Please dress to be outside and in a pig barn facility. Please be sure to wear clean clothes that have not been in contact with other animals, especially pigs. Boot sanitation will be provided.

Part 2 of 4 Wool Series: Wool

Dying

Thursday April 27, 2023

6:00pm-8:00pm

Location: JCC Carnahan

Building (GPS) 241 James Avenue, Jamestown, NY

$5/person

This is the second workshop of four being led by Victoria Boehmer. Victoria will be back to teach us how to dye our wool and explain the dos and don’ts of dying wool. Come dressed in clothes you don’t mind staining as this will be a hands on workshop! We will have some wool provided but if you happen to have some laying around don’t be afraid to bring it with you!

Katelyn Saves You Money

Wednesday May 3, 2023

6:00pm-8:00pm

Location: JCC Carnahan

Building (GPS) 241 James Avenue, Jamestown, NY

$5/person

This two hour workshop is ramping up to be the catch all of the farm business management world! Come with all of your farm management questions, diversification questions, record keeping questions, general small business questions, whatever questions you might have! This workshop will be an interactive and intimate discussion with Katelyn WalleyStoll, Team Leader and Farm Business Management Specialist from the Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Program with Cornell Cooperative Extension. She is a graduate of Cornell University with a degree in Animal Science and Ag Business Management, and owns and operates a diversified livestock farm.

Goat and Sheep Super Saturday

Saturday May 6, 2023 10:00am-12:00pm

Location: Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory 6592 W Main Rd, Portland, NY 14769

$5/person

Interested in owning sheep or goats and want the 411? Already own sheep or goats and want some more information on how to keep your flock or herd safe and healthy? Join us for a hands on workshop learning about hoof trimming, 5 point inspections, FAMACHA training, bio security, and general best practices! This workshop will be taught by Katelyn WalleyStoll, Team Leader and Farm Business Management Specialist from the Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Program with Cornell Cooperative Extension, Amy Barkely, Livestock Specialist also from the Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Program, and Cassandra Skal, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s Agriculture Program Coordinator. Between the three instructors there is a wealth of knowledge about sheep and goats

so bring your questions about just getting started to diversifying and wear something you don’t mind getting dirty in!

Composting 101

Wednesday May 10, 2023 6:00pm-8:00pm

Location: Green Heron Growers

2361 Wait Corners Rd, Sherman, NY 14781

$5/person

Come celebrate National

Composting Week with us!!

Have you ever wondered about the science and magic behind turning unwanted organic matter into wonderful healthy soil? Join the collaboration of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s Master Gardeners and Green Heron Growers for a LEAF (Learn. Empower. Achieve. Farm) workshop all about composting! This workshop is being hosted at Green Heron Growers which provides the opportunity to see the process in real life and ask any questions you might have from people that work with the soil every day! Come with questions and dressed ready to learn out in the field! Be sure to visit the Heron Farm Store while you are there and scoop up some locally grown goods!

Part 3 of 4 Wool Series: Wool Spinning

Thursday May 11, 2023 6:00pm-8:00pm

Location: JCC Carnahan Building (GPS) 241 James Avenue, Jamestown, NY

$5/person

This is the third workshop of four being led by Victoria Boehmer. Victoria will be back to teach us about spinning wheels, drop spindles, where to find supplies to spin at home, and everything in between! We will have some wool provided but if you happen to have some laying around don’t be afraid to bring it with you!

Mushroom Inoculation Day

Tuesday May 23, 2023 6:00pm-8:00pm

Location: Green Heron Growers 2361 Wait Corners Rd, Sherman, NY 14781

$5/person

Do you want to learn about mushrooms? Green Heron Growers and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s LEAF (Learn. Empower. Achieve. Farm) workshops are partnering up to host a mushroom inoculation day!

Join us as Julie and Steve from Green Heron Growers lead us on a hands-on experience to show how to grow shiitake mushrooms. Come prepared to learn about mushrooms while exploring the woods on the premise! Dress to travel uneven terrain and ready to get dirt on your hands and clothes! Be sure to visit the Heron Farm Store while you are there and scoop up some locally grown goods!

Part 4 of 4 Wool Series: Wool Marketing

Thursday May 25, 2023 6:00pm-8:00pm

Location: JCC Carnahan Building (GPS) 241 James Avenue, Jamestown, NY $5/person

This is the fourth workshop of four being led by Victoria Boehmer. In this workshop we will take our clean wool that is now ready to be dyed. Victoria will be back to teach us about all the uses of wool and how we can market it for sales! You are able to sell wool in many different forms and there are so many great uses for wool in everyday life and for crafting ventures.

Backyard Pigs Saturday May 27, 2023

10:00am-12:00pm

Location: Bit-O-Breeze Farm 3181 N. Main St. Extension, Jamestown, NY 14701 $5/person

Do you love bacon or pork chops? Have you ever considered raising pigs yourself? Join us at Bit-O-Breeze farm to learn the inside scoop on what it takes to raise backyard pigs up to a breeding facility. There will be a tour and plenty of time for questions and answers.

Agribusiness & The Chamber of Commerce – What Does This Partnership Look Like?

Tuesday May 30, 2023

6:00pm-8:00pm

Location: Bit-O-Breeze Farm 3181 N. Main St. Extension, Jamestown, NY 14701 $5/person

The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce is interested in working with more agribusiness’ in Chautauqua County. Join this workshop with representatives from the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce to learn how a partnership with them would be a great next step for your agribusiness. They will also walk us through their online sales platform, ShopLocalCHQ. This is such an exciting time for collaborations and working to get the word out about locally sourced products of any kind!

will restock regularly so please take only what you can use. The church family is donated non-

Belt Advancement Ceremony at Family Martial Arts Center

Did You Know?

Each March, various organizations and individuals join together to commemorate Women’s History Month.

Women’s History Month is an observance and celebration of the vital roles women have played in American history and beyond. In addition to learning more about influential women or giving thanks to the women in one’s life for their immeasurable accomplishments, women all over can elevate pride and support of other women through music. Various songs have become female anthems, with lyrics focused on strength, resiliency and the power of the collective female voice. Here are some songs that can accompany any Women’s History Month

celebration. • “Runs the world? (Girls), ” Beyoncé • “I’m Every Woman,” Chaka Kahn • “Girl on Fire,” Alicia Keys • “Man! I Feel Like a Woman,” Shania Twain • “Miss Independent,” Kelly Clarkson • “Respect,” Aretha Franklin • “Roar,” Katy Perry • “Confident,” Demi Lovato • “Fight Song,” Rachel Platten • “I Am Woman,” Helen Reddy • “Brave,” Sara Bareilles • “Not Ready to Make Nice,” Dixie Chicks • “Try,” Colbie Caillat • “You Don’t Own Me,” Lesley Gore

perishable foods and other basic items like toilet paper and soap to help those who need a hand.

First Baptist Church is located at 876 Central Ave in Dunkirk. The Food Panty is located on the corner side of the building. All are welcome to join us Sundays at 9:30am for worship, God's Word, and fellowship. www. DunkirkBaptist.org

COMPLIMENTARY

JAMESTOWN, N.Y.:--

The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene (CCDMH) will provide training on the Impacts of Trauma for the public. The training will be held on March 14, 2023, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the James Prendergast Library, 509 Cherry St., Jamestown, N.Y. The training will be provided free of charge and is open to all community members.

The training will provide an overview of the effects of trauma on individuals. It will include important information regarding the impact of trauma on children, resulting in potential carry-over into adulthood.

"This training came from feedback from a previous training I had done," said Vito Randazzo, training coordinator for the CCDMH.

"Since the COVID-19 pandemic, local behavioral health professionals have seen an increase in higherrisk cases with more intensity. The pandemic itself was traumatic, and many of the community members we serve have a history of trauma. We felt having a better understanding of trauma, and its impacts would be helpful to those that have experienced trauma or are supporting those that have."

CCDMH has recently offered trauma training for our local educators, law enforcement, and front-line healthcare workers, but this is the first open to all community members. Space for this training is limited, so advanced registration is recommended. To register, contact Debbie Ostroski by email at Ostroskd@chqgov. com or 716-661-8140.

On Wednesday, March 1, 2023, the following Students advanced to their next belt level through The Family Martial Arts Center and the Kempo Karate Organization. Kohai Aiden Jasinski (blue belt), Kohai Brian Whitfield (yellow belt), Sempei Milo Wille (purple belt), Sempei David Morales (orange belt) While building confidence and character skills in their journey, each Student has met several individual challenges which include weapons training, ground defense training, physical conditioning,

hand-to-hand defensive and offensive training, and many other techniques and aspects of the Martial Arts. They have shown a large improvement in their growth and commitment at The Family Martial Arts Center. Congratulations to you. I am so proud of your accomplishments in life and in the Dojo(studio).

FOR EDITORIAL CONTACT: submit@fredoniapennysaver.com

Sensei Joe Los, Kohai Brian Whitfield, Kohai Aiden Jasinski, Master Sensei Matteson

Sensei Joe Los, Sempei David Morales, Sempei Milo Wille, Sensei Jesse Sack, Master Sensei Matteson

TRAINING ON THE IMPACTS OF TRAUMA OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON MARCH 14

St. Patrick’s Day party planning

parties held at home. The following are some party-planning ideas to ensure this St. Patrick’s Day is as jovial as ever.

Customize invitations

DEC Issues Guidance to Avoid Coyote Conflicts

Each March 17, and even in the days surrounding that date, the world is awash in kelly green.

That’s because it is once again time to pay homage to the patron saint of Ireland and perhaps engage in a little spirited revelry.

St. Patrick’s Day is an opportunity to honor St. Patrick and celebrate the Irish diaspora and culture. From lively bagpiping to delicious foods to spirited parades, St. Patrick’s Day features many chances for merriment, which can even extend to private

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Get guests in the mood with themed party invitations. Whether paper invites or electronic ones, take advantage of the many designs available online and in-store. Entertaining puns and plays on words can be the way to go with invitations, which also can showcase shamrocks and other symbols of St. Patrick’s Day.

Incorporate white and orange The color green garners its share of attention on St. Patrick’s Day. However, the earliest accounts of St. Patrick associate him with the color blue. Green was later adopted, perhaps in homage to the Emerald Isle. But green is not the only color associated with Ireland, as the nation’s flag can attest. White and orange decorations also can round out displays on St. Patrick’s Day.

Stock up on gold coins

Party stores may sell foil-wrapped chocolate coins this time of year, and they can be used to create a “pot of gold” display at your St. Patrick’s Day party.

Hire a piper

Bagpipes feature prominently in St. Patrick’s Day parades, and hosts can book a piper to play a few tunes in traditional garb during a party.

Create an Irish pub at home

Set up an area of the space and provide the accoutrements one would find in an Irish pub. In addition to having Guinness available, stock other classic Irish spirits, including Irish Mist, Poitín, Jameson, Sheridan’s, Baileys, and Irish red ales. Keep Irish folk music playing in the background to impart a cozy feeling.

Invite a crowd

One of the best parts of a St. Patrick’s Day celebration is having plenty of celebrants together to reminisce and enjoy each other’s company. A crowd means better sing-a-longs and more opportunities to toast to good luck for the future.

There are many ways to make private St. Patrick’s Day parties as special as public gatherings like parades.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today issued guidance to help prevent conflicts between people and coyotes. Coyote sightings are likely to increase in the coming months and DEC encourages New Yorkers to be aware of the potential for conflicts and follow DEC guidelines to prevent negative encounters.

Coyotes inhabit a variety of habitats throughout the state, from rural farmland and forests to populated suburban and urban areas. For the most part, coyotes will avoid human contact. However, conflicts with people and pets may occur, particularly during the spring denning and pupping period when coyotes tend to be more territorial and protective of pups. Furthermore, if coyotes learn to associate food, such as garbage or pet food, with people, these animals may lose their natural fear of humans, increasing the potential for close encounters or conflicts.

To reduce or prevent con flicts with coyotes, New Yorkers are encouraged to take the following steps:

Never feed coyotes.

Do not leave food outside. Pet food and garbage attract coyotes and other wildlife and increase risks to people and pets. DEC encourages people to:

Feed pets indoors.

Prevent access to garbage. Fence or enclose compost piles.

Eliminate availability of bird seed. Concentrations of birds and rodents that come to feeders can attract coyotes.

Do not allow coyotes to approach people or pets. If you see a coyote, be aggressive in behavior, stand tall and hold arms up or out to look as large as possible.

If a coyote lingers for too long, make loud noises, wave arms and throw sticks and stones.

Teach children to appreciate coyotes from a distance.

Do not allow pets to run free. Supervise outdoor pets to keep them safe from coyotes and other wildlife,

especially at sunset and at night. Small dogs and cats are especially vulnerable. Fence yards to deter coyotes. The fence should be tight to the ground, preferably extending six inches below ground level and taller than four feet. Remove brush and tall grass from around homes to reduce protective cover for coyotes as they are typically secretive and like areas where they can hide. Ask neighbors to follow these steps to prevent coyote conflicts.

In spring, coyotes tend to be more active and may be more visible. Just seeing a coyote occasionally is generally not a cause for concern. However, if they exhibit bold behaviors and have little or no fear of people, or if they are seen repeatedly during the daytime near residences, contact your Regional DEC Wildlife Office for assistance. In emergency situations, contact your local police department.