Chautauqua County Community Source 3/17/23

-BY LISA KEMPISTY, EXTENSION EDUCATOR

JAMESTOWN, NEW YORK

(March 10, 2023) – Local 4-H

dairy members represented Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s 4-H Youth Development Program by participating in the Western District Dairy Quiz Bowl competition at Pioneer Middle School in Yorkshire, NY on Saturday, March 4, 2023. Dairy Bowl is a quiz bowl contest where the youth answer questions related to dairy cattle and the dairy industry, and are recognized on their placings, as individuals and as teams. The primary objective of the 4-H Dairy Bowl Contest is to provide an opportunity for 4-H youth to demonstrate their knowledge of dairy related subject matter in a competitive setting where attitudes of friendliness and fairness prevail. Dairy Bowl is an

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY 4-H YOUTH EXCEL IN DAIRY QUIZ BOWL CONTEST

Crowell, coaches of the Beginner and Junior Division youth “It was very rewarding to see how much the kids learned and grew in both knowledge and confidence from last year to this year. At practices, the kids learn a lot as they prepare for competition, but also have a lot of fun and build friendships, which is important to have a healthy balance of both.”

4-H is a community of youth that come together from diverse backgrounds to make their lives and communities better. 4-H youth “learn by doing” through club-based learning with the assistance of adult volunteer mentors. Do you know any youth, ages 5 to 18, that would benefit from participating in 4-H? If so, please reach out to the Chautauqua County 4-H office at 716-664-9502 ext. 214 or by email at lmc323@cornell.edu for additional information.

L to R: Tyler Crowell, achieved 1st place Beginner and Dayne Jantzi 1st place Senior in the recent 4-H Western District Dairy Quiz Bowl contest. Good luck to them as they continue to participate in their age divisions in the upcoming NYS Dairy Quiz Bowl contests.

educational experience for both participants and spectators. Teams from five western NY counties competed in the beginner, junior, and senior levels on the day of competition.

Chautauqua County 4-H had sixteen participants compete on four teams in the contest. Ribbons were presented to the top ten placing individuals and top scoring teams in each division. These were determined by the number of points each 4-H member earned overall and included all the participants in the event. The four highest scoring players within each division will move on to the state competition representing the western district. The junior and senior teams are scheduled to compete at Cornell University in April, while the beginner team will compete at the NYS Fair in August.

Congratulations to the following Chautauqua County youth on their 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl achievements!

First place individual honors were achieved by Tyler Crowell, Stockton Panthers 4-H Club in the Beginners Division and Dayne Jantzi, Sherman Kountry Kids 4-H Club in the Senior Division.

In the Beginners Division, Team A received 1st place of five teams with Tyler Crowell, Stockton Panthers placing 1st individual, along with team members Clara Carlberg, Frewsburg Hayseeds; Evan Mierzwa, Stockton Panthers; and Aubryn Runge, Stockton Panthers. The Beginners Team B received 2nd place with Isabella Jones, Frewsburg Hayseeds, placing 3rd individual; Westyn Breyer, Levant Live Wires, placing 4th individual; Owen Carlberg, Frewsburg Hayseeds, placing 8th individual; and Emelise Runge, Stockton Panthers.

In the Junior Division, the team achieved 5th place of seven teams with Anna Carlberg, Frewsburg Hayseeds receiving

9th place individual; along with team members Laine Carpenter, Frewsburg Hayseeds; Devon Centner, Stockton Panthers; and Anastasia Frederes, lone member from Falconer.

In the Senior Division, the team placed 2nd of eight teams with team members Dayne Jantzi, Sherman Kountry Kids, placing 1st individual; Abigail Carlberg, Frewsburg Hayseeds; Cole Nickerson, lone member from Corry, PA; and Larsen Swan, lone member from Sherman. Continued success to Dayne Jantzi who will compete in the senior division of the NYS dairy bowl contest in April 2023 at Cornell University, and to Tyler Crowell, Isabella Jones and Westyn Bruyer who will participate in the state level exhibition to be held at the NYS Fair in August 2023.

Thanks to the coaches of the Chautauqua County 4-H Dairy Bowl teams, Mary Jantzi from Clymer, Shannon Carpenter from Falconer, and Anna & Dan Crowell, from South Dayton.

Mary Jantzi, coach of the Senior Division youth stated, “I love watching these kids work together. They are enthusiastic, and they have dedicated themselves to this. No individual places high in the rankings, without a strong team to back him or her with competitive practices and great team playing.”

Shannon Carpenter, coach of the Beginner and Junior Division youth added: “I am so proud of these kids and their accomplishments. It has been a pleasure to watch them learn, work and grow together, as well as create lifelong friendships.”

Comments from Anna & Dan

The 4-H Program is one of many programs offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County (CCE-Chautauqua). CCE-Chautauqua is a subordinate governmental agency with an educational mission that operates under a form of organization and administration approved by Cornell University as agent for the State of New York. It is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The association is part of the national cooperative extension system, an educational partnership between County, State, and Federal governments. As New York’s land grant university Cornell administers the system in this state. Each Cornell Cooperative Extension association is an independent employer that is governed by an elected Board of Directors with general oversight from Cornell. All associations work to meet the needs of the counties in which they are located as well as state and national goals. For more information, call 716-664-9502 or visit our website at www.cce. cornell.edu/chautauqua. Cornell University Cooperative Extension provides equal program and employment opportunities.

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Sixteen 4-H Youth from Chautauqua County shared their knowledge and dairy quiz bowl skills at the recent Western District Dairy Bowl Contest.

Fish Finder

Grape Discovery Center Announces 2023 Opening

Rod Association Cruise-In on Saturday, July 22. All cars and clubs are welcome to register the day of the event. Guests can bring a chair and stay a while, listen to the music, purchase a variety of food items, wine by the glass or bottle, craft beer and slushies. It’s always a fun day. The event begins at noon and concludes at 4 p.m. Prizes for registered vehicles will be awarded.

Save the date for the annual Grape Belt Open Golf Tournament scheduled for Saturday, July 29 at Pinehurst Golf Club in Westfield. Additional information is forthcoming.

Westfield, NY – The Grape Discovery Center in Westfield will open for the 2023 season on Thursday, March 30 at 11:00 a.m.

Conveniently located beside a vineyard on US Route 20 just outside the Village of Westfield, the Center promises to delight visitors, young and old alike. The Stanley Star Family exhibit room tells the story of the evolution of the grape industry in the region. Sample wines produced in Lake Erie Wine Country in the tasting room. When warmer weather arrives, enjoy a grape juice slush or a wine slush. Outside, adjacent to the tasting room, is the Steve Baran Memorial Patio overlooking the escarpment where you can experience an up-close view of grape vines and a large vineyard. The wine bottle fountain adds a touch of relaxation for those choosing to sit and sip a spell. The gift shop offers an exciting variety of items not easily found in other

local stores including locally made food products, Amish gifts, specialty candy, and gifts by local artisans to name a few. Local wines are available for purchase by the bottle in the wine shop.

The tasting room and patio are the perfect spot to rent for small groups or events. The Center has hosted business and club meetings, birthday and anniversary parties along with baby and bridal showers for up to 45 attendees. Contact the Center at 716-326-2003 for additional details.

A fun-filled season lies ahead beginning with the Center’s participation in the Lake Erie Wine Country (LEWC) “Chosen Treasures” event taking place throughout the month of April. Ticket holders may stop by the Center Thursday-Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. all month long. For additional information on this event, or to purchase tickets, visit https://

Grape Belt Seniors Upcoming Events

Come join us on Monday, Wednesday and Friday’s for our aerobics and weights class at the Masonic Lodge from 9:00am10:00am. You must be a member to attend and memberships are now being taken for 2023. Class is $1.00 each time you attend.

Day trips for 2023 are : April 19th going to West Side Market which has over 100 venders and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame which has 7 levels to explore. Leaving at 8:00am and returning at 8:00pm. This trip needs to be finalized soon so please call asap to get your seat.

June 8th we will be going to the Niagara Falls power vista, lunch is at the Top of the falls restaurant and we will embark on the Maid of the Mist boat tour. We depart at 8:30am and return at 5:00pm.

June 27th we are going to the Seneca Allegany Casino to see the Kenny Rogers Tribute show. You will get $20.00 in slot dollars and $10.00 towards food which you can use for the buffet that will be opened for the show. Leaving at 9:00am and returning at 5:00pm.

July 19th we will see the HIGH ENERGY musical comedy “Chicago Speakeasy”. This will be at the Erie Station Dinner Theater in Erie. On our way home we will be stopping at a local ice cream shop to enjoy an included sweet treat. Leaving at 9:00am and returning at

6:00pm.

August 9th we are going on a cruise in Pittsburg aboard the “GATEWAY CLIPPER FLEET”, a sightseeing cruise on the three rivers. We will have a fabulous luncheon buffet and the entertainment being “Women of Broadway”. Following our cruise we will be going to the IKEA store. We leave at 7:30am and return at 8:00pm.

September 7th we are off to the George Eastman Museum & Strong Museum’s Toy Hall of Fame. Lunch is included at the Shadow Lake Golf Club. We will make a stop in Batavia at the famous Olivers Candies. Leaving at 8:00am and returning at 6:30pm.

September 17th is our trip to Pittsburg to see the Yankee/ Pittsburg baseball game at 1:35. The seats are in section 114 right behind the Yankee dugout. There is a $15.00 food voucher included. We leave at 9:00am and return at 8:30pm.

October 7th we take a scenic route to the Windmill Craft & Farm Market in Penn Yan. There are more than 200 venders. Following that we will stop at the Oak Hill Bulk Foods, a specialty food store. We leave at 8:00am and return at 7:30pm.

All trips leave from behind Big Lots. Our trips are open to members and nonmembers.

To sign up for these trips or for more information call Judy at 716-672-5778.

www.lakeeriewinecountry.org.

Back by popular demand, the Center will host the Mother’s Day Wine Tea on May 6, 2023, from noon to 2:00 p.m. Moms, dads, grandmas, grandpas, aunts, uncles and children are welcome to attend. Check the website at www. grapediscoverycenter.com/ events for more information as it becomes available. Seating is limited, so you will want to reserve your spot by purchasing a ticket in advance.

Thursday, June 15 the Center will host a Beach Glass Art Class. The class will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. so please arrive at 5:45 to sign in and get settled. The cost is $30/ person and final details will be posted on the website, www. grapediscoverycenter.com/ events where tickets will be available for purchase.

See amazing vehicles at the annual Lakeshore Street

The season’s schedule is still in the making, so be sure to check the website or follow us on Facebook for current information. As a non-profit organization, the Center is in need of volunteers. Do you have a few spare hours a month? Become a “Friend of the Center” by sending an e-mail to manager@ grapediscoverycenter.com. A reply to your message will include details on volunteer opportunities.

The Center is located in Westfield at 8305 West Main Street. Seasonal hours of operation are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Grape Discovery Center, owned and operated by the Concord Grape Belt Heritage Association, is a 501 (c)(3) organization. Contact information: www. grapediscoverycenter.com. For event information: www. grapediscoverycenter.com/ events. By phone: 716-3262003. E-mail: manager@ grapediscoverycenter.com. Calls received after hours will be returned if a message is left including a phone number. Like us on Facebook.

Book Signing with Dr. Karla-La at The Next Chapter Bookstore

The Next Chapter Bookstore is happy to welcome local author Dr. Karla-La. Dr. Karla-La has written several children's books that are wonderfully illustrated and fun to read.

On Saturday, March 25, Dr. Karla-La will be signing her books from 1pm – 3pm. Copies of her books will be available to purchase.

Dr. Karla-La will be back in the bookstore on April 1st and April 8th from 1pm – 3pm with her newest book, “Water Rabbit”. The Next Chapter Bookstore is located at 12 Park Place in Fredonia and all proceeds directly benefit Literacy Volunteers of Chautauqua Count. To learn, please visit https://www.lvccread.org/

HEALing Communities Study Launches Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Education Campaign in Chautauqua County

MAYVILLE, N.Y.:-- Data released by the New York State Department of Health reveals that the deadly impact of opioid addiction continues to claim hundreds of lives annually in the state. Preliminary data indicates that over 1,100 individuals died of a drug overdose in New York State (outside of New York City) in the first six months of 2022.

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Holy Trinity Church Presents Stations of the Cross

Friday, March 31st 7pm, Holy Trinity Church will present its Stations of the Cross with live music and reflection from a modern perspective inside the candlelit church. This inspiring event combines the traditional stations with contemporary songs and a short reflection connecting Christ’s final journey to the Cross with the challenges we face each day in our world. Sixteen contemporary songs by artists such as Billy Joel, Bryan Adams, Josh Groban, Eric Clapton, Our Lady Peace and others follow each station and reflection. The songs are performed live by Holy Trinity’s own talented musicians and vocalists. The music brings out the human emotion of each station in Jesus’ suffering, death, and resurrection. This is the nineteenth

year of the presentation. Each year, reflections are updated to bring a fresh perspective to the event. Five musicians and vocalists make the music come alive. The group consists of Christina Donovan, flute, bass guitar, cello, violin and vocals; Tom Donovan, lead vocals; Evonne Hennebery, keyboard; Marie Sedota, guitar, violin, and vocals; and Nick Siracuse, drums. Past attendees have called this event “…beautiful! Amazing singers and musicians, and so reverent.” Others have reported that “…I’ve gone every year for the last several, and wouldn’t miss it for anything. It sends shivers down my spine. A moving and prayerful experience. I would urge everyone not to miss this!” Still others said “…when I

attended last year, a few months after losing my husband, I was deeply moved and my tears freely flowed in the darkened church. I attended again this year and was equally touched and inspired. Thank you for a program that bridges denominations and speaks to the heart.” Come and experience Stations of the Cross as you have never experienced it before. This event is free and open to everyone of all ages and faiths. Holy Trinity is located 1032 Central Avenue in Dunkirk. For more info call the Holy Trinity parish office at 716-366-2306, visit the website at holytrinitydunkirk. com, or email allarewelcome@ holytrinitydunkirk.com

Around Town

Dunkirk Soccer Teams to Hold Fundraiser Dinner

The Dunkirk High School Boys and Girls Soccer Teams will be holding a Spanish dinner fundraiser on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, from 3:30-6pm at the High School. Tickets are available pre-sale only for $12 and include Spanish rice with pigeon peas, pork, macaroni salad and a soda. To purchase tickets, contact Coach Meadows at zmeadows@g.dunkirkcsd. org or any soccer player.

BMA Parish to Hold Stations for the Cross for Youth

Blessed Mary Angela Parish will be holding their annual Stations of the Cross geared towards youth from kindergarten to high school on Friday, March 31, 2023, at 7pm at the church of St. Hyacinth on Lakeshore Drive East in Dunkirk. This annual tradition focuses on teaching the stations in a format that young people can understand and participate in. All are welcome to attend. For more information, call or text Lori Felt at (716)785-8831.

Did you know?

Anything that takes a driver’s attention away from the road is considered a distraction. That includes adjusting the radio station, looking ahead at the route on a navigation system, reaching into the fast-food bag for a French fry, and answering a phone or responding to a text. Distractions can be visual (taking eyes off the road), manual (taking hands off the wheel), and cognitive (taking your mind off driving).

Whether it is good for people or not, multitasking is now commonplace. That means individuals are juggling two or more different tasks at one

time, even while driving. This propensity to try to fit more into a day may seem like it is improving efficiency, but certain studies show that multitasking often means the focus and attention to detail supplied to tasks isn’t as great when doing two things at once as opposed to focusing on one task at a time. In terms of driving while distracted by something else, the consequences can be great.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says about 3,000 Americans die in crashes involving a distracted driver every year. Younger drivers, or those between the

ages of 15 and 20, are more likely to become distracted drivers than other age groups.

The Canadian Automobile Association says drivers who drive distracted are eight times more likely to be in a crash or near-crash event compared with non-distracted drivers.

Transport Canada’s National Collision Database indicates distracted driving contributes to an estimated 21 percent of fatal collisions each year and around 27 percent of serious injury collisions. There is still work to be done to encourage drivers to be more attentive behind the wheel.

County officials are responding with an educational campaign aimed at providing hope for those with an addiction. Like many other chronic conditions, opioid use disorder can be effectively managed. Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) like buprenorphine, naltrexone, and methadone reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings and decrease the risk for relapse and overdose death. Officials want to address the fear of judgment or discrimination that may keep some people with opioid use disorder from seeking the medication they need to support their recovery.

The second of three communications campaigns will be implemented by the county government from March 6 - May 5, 2023 to help: increase understanding of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) and reduce stigma that impacts people with the disease from seeking medical care.

“We are excited to participate in the next campaign of this critical study,” said HEALing Communities Study Communications Champion Deb Maggio. “Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) is a disease, and we hope to make further efforts to reduce the stigma of using medications to treat that disease. This campaign offers education for all community members, from those experiencing OUD to the medical and behavioral health professionals treating them.”

Steve Kilburn, project director of the HEALing Communities Study in Chautauqua County, said, “County residents in need of treatment need to be aware of the many resources available in our county and to know that treatment works. There is hope for those who reach out for help.”

About the HEALing Communities Study

The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) estimates that 2.1 million Americans have opioid use disorder, yet fewer than 20% of those receive specialty

care in a given year. A menu of evidence-based practices (EBPs) exists, including opioid overdose education and naloxone distribution programs, prescription opioid safety, FDA-approved medications for opioid use disorder, behavioral therapies, and recovery support services. Unfortunately, these EBPs have largely failed to penetrate community settings.

As a result, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) launched the HEALing Communities Study (HCS) to identify the EBPs that are most effective at the local level in preventing and treating OUD. The goal of the study is to reduce opioid-related overdose deaths by 40 percent. The first phase of the study, which ended June 30, occurred in Cayuga, Columbia, Greene, Erie, Lewis, Putnam, Suffolk and Ulster Counties. The second phase of the study will now run through December 2023 in Broome, Chautauqua, Cortland, Genesee, Monroe, Orange, Sullivan and Yates Counties. In support of this work, Chautauqua County is collaborating with local partners

on a newly formed coalition to launch three communications campaigns:

1. Naloxone-Fentanyl

Education,

2. Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Anti-Stigma & Awareness, and

3. MOUD Treatment Retention.

To learn more about the HEALing Communities Study and to help end overdoses in Chautauqua County visit:

• Website: HEALTogetherNY. org/Chautauqua

• Facebook: https:// www.facebook.com/ CombatAddictionCHQ

• HEAL Communications

Champion: Deb Maggio, maggiod@chqgov.com

Left to right: Evonne Hennebery, Nick Siracuse, Marie Sedota, Christina Donovan, Tom Donovan