4-H HORSE YOUTH PARTICIPATE IN COUNTY AND REGIONAL HORSE COMMUNICATIONS

Celebrate Earth Day Volunteering at Audubon Saturday, April 22

BY: LINDSEY CRISANTI, 4-H

PROGRAM LEAD EDUCATOR

JAMESTOWN, NEW

YORK (April 6, 2023) - The Chautauqua County 4-H Horse program held horse communications day on Friday, March 3rd. There was a great turnout and excellent presentations by 4-H Horse project members of all ages. There were four seniors selected to represent the county for individual presentations; Charlotte Couchman, Denza Fanara, Mariah LaRoy, and Kendall Eckman with Carley Wilson as an alternate, and one junior, Talia Fanara. Two seniors, Maja Hanson and Kinsey Witherow were selected for Public Speaking and advanced to Regionals on April 1st in Belmont, NY! Chautauqua County was well represented at regionals as Denza Fanara and Charlotte Couchman both tied for 1st in the senior individual’s division with Kendall Eckman in 3rd and Mariah LaRoy in 5th. In the junior division Talia Fanara took first. In public speaking Maja Hanson and Kinsey Witherow took 1st and 2nd place.

Congratulations to all our 4-Hers and thank you to our county judges- Linda Morrison, Dorothy Hokanson, Aimee Rogers, Lindsay Eckman, Michele Swanson, and Dave Schauman.

The 4-H Youth Development

Program is one of many programs offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County (CCEChautauqua). CCE-Chautauqua is a community based educational organization, affiliated with Cornell University, Chautauqua County Government, the NYS SUNY system, and the federal government through the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. For more information, call 716664-9502 Ext 212 or visit our website at www.cce.cornell. edu/chautauqua. Cornell University Cooperative Extension provides equal program and employment opportunities.

Jamestown, N.Y. – You are invited to celebrate Earth Day 2023 by joining Audubon Community Nature Center staff and volunteers on Saturday morning, April 22, as they work on projects to maintain and improve the Nature Center building and grounds.

You have your choice of tasks at this family-friendly event that has opportunities for all ages and abilities.

This year’s projects include sprucing up the gardens, working on the outdoor turtle habitats, play area improvements, pulling nonnative plants, and more.

Registration takes place 9 –9:30 a.m. Work parties tackle their jobs between 9:30 a.m. and noon. After all the hard work, you can stick around and celebrate your accomplishments with lunch.

Participants are encouraged to wear clothes that can get dirty, dress for the weather -- the event happens rain or shine -- and bring work gloves if you have them.

The schedule for the day is:

9 – 9:30 a.m.: Check-in and registration

9:30 a.m.: Select work projects

9:30 a.m. – noon: Work

Projects

Noon – 1 p.m.: Lunch

Walk-ins are welcome, but registration ahead of time is appreciated: Call (716) 569-2345 during business hours or go to AudubonCNC.org and click through “Programs and Events.”

Even though the program is free, please click through check-out to complete your registration.

Audubon Community

Nature Center is located at 1600 Riverside Road, one-quarter mile east of Route 62 between Jamestown, N.Y., and Warren, Pa. You can visit the nearly 600acre nature preserve, check in on the live birds of prey, and hike over five miles of trails dawn until dusk daily for free.

The three-story Nature Center building houses interactive displays, a collection of live animals including the a pancake breakfast on Sunday, April 16th at the Stockton Fire Hall. The event is organized by the 4-H Goat Committee and features a warm fresh and delicious breakfast that included your choice of grape or orange juice, coffee, pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, and local pure maple syrup from Gustafson’s Maple Country USA and maple products available for sale!

Hellbender exhibit, the 2022 Nature Photography Contest winners, and the Blue Heron Gift Shop. Visitors are welcome Mondays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., and Sundays, 1 - 4:30 p.m. Nature Center members and SNAP/EBT cardholders have free building admission daily. Building admission is also free every Sunday for non-Nature Center members.

To learn more about Audubon and its many programs, call (716) 569-2345, find Audubon Community Nature Center on Facebook, or visit AudubonCNC. org.

Audubon Community Nature Center builds and nurtures connections between people and nature by providing positive outdoor experiences, opportunities to learn about and understand the natural world, and knowledge to act in environmentally responsible ways.

Tickets are on sale right now, from any project or committee member, for $10 a person or $5 for youth 5 and under. Tickets will also be available at the door. During the pancake breakfast The Lindsey Farm, LaRoy Gr8 Livestock Farm, and Hilltop Livestock are holding a basket raffle with proceeds going to the 4-H Goat program. This fundraiser will fund the Goat projects programming, including, educational materials, awards, judges, gifts, and other expenses of the project. The Goat Committee would especially like to thank in advance the Stockton Volunteer Fire Department, Gustafson’s Maple Country USA, and the support of the community for their support making this event to be a successful!

The 4-H goat project offers youth a wide variety of programming. A committee of dedicated volunteers plan educational programs for meat, dairy, mohair, working, and pet goats. They host Super Goat Saturday annually which is a day devoted to hands-on goat husbandry skills. Youth showcase their work at the Chautauqua County Fair, you can see their hard work in Dunkirk July 17th-23rd.

For more information on the goat project or Chautauqua County 4-H visit cce.cornell.edu/

Chautauqua or email lc832@cornell.edu. Like Chautauqua County 4-H on Facebook and follow us on Instagram; cce_chautauqua.

The 4-H Youth Development Program is one of many programs offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County (CCE-Chautauqua). CCE-Chautauqua is a community based educational organization, affiliated with Cornell University, Chautauqua County Government, the NYS SUNY system, and the federal government through the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. For more information, call 716-6649502 or visit our website at www.cce.cornell.edu/ chautauqua. Cornell University Cooperative Extension provides equal program and employment opportunities.

CCHD ANNOUNCES

Upcoming Animal Rabies Immunization Clinic

Drive-in Rabies Immunization Clinic

Scheduled for April 22 in Falconer

Pre-Registration for this Drivein Rabies Clinic is Required

MAYVILLE, N.Y.: --

The Chautauqua County Health Department has announced a free rabies vaccination clinic to be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023. This clinic will take place from 10 am to 12 pm at the Village of Falconer Highway Building at 1 Coleson Drive in Falconer, N.Y. The clinic will be a drive-in clinic and animals must be pre-registered to receive vaccinations. Vaccinations will be provided free of charge to all dogs, cats, and domesticated ferrets three months of age and older.

Distemper shots and/ or microchips will also be available, at no cost.

#VaccinatedandLoved

The Chautauqua County Humane Society (CCHS) and the Chautauqua County Health Department (CCHD) will co-sponsor the event.

You must pre-register online at: https://on.ny. gov/3ZvA1SH.

There are a limited number of spots available at the clinic, so pet owners should pre-register online as soon as possible. If you register but decide not to attend the event, please cancel your appointment so the spot is available for another pet. You can cancel appointments via the confirmation email you receive when you register or call CCHD at (716) 7534567. Walk-ins may not be accepted.

At the clinic, vehicles will enter from South Work St.

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onto Coleson Dr. near the front of Tops Markets. Pet owners will stay in their vehicles with their pets. Pet owners must bring previous rabies vaccination records for each animal receiving a shot to ensure proper and effective vaccination; clinic staff will confirm previous rabies vaccination records.

All dogs must be on a leash.

All cats must be in a carrier. Animal handlers will transport animals from the vehicle to the veterinarian for vaccination.

New York State Public Health Law requires each dog, cat, and domesticated ferret over the age of four months to be vaccinated against rabies. County residents are encouraged to be responsible pet owners by having their pets vaccinated.

Rabies is a very serious disease of warm-blooded animals caused by a virus. Raccoons, bats, skunks, and foxes are common disease carriers. The virus is transmitted to humans and animals through saliva and it can enter the body from a bite, scratch, scrape or open cut. The rabies virus infects the central nervous system and can cause brain swelling and ultimately death within days of the onset of symptoms.

April 19th going to Cleveland for West Side Market & Rock and Roll Hall of fame. We are leaving from behind Big Lots at 8:00 AM and returning at 8:00 PM. Please bring a cooler for products you purchase at the Market.

June 8th we will be going to the Niagara Falls Power Vista, lunch at the Top of the Falls Restaurant, and we will embark on the Maid of the Mist boat tour. We depart at 8:30 AM and return at 5:00 PM.

June 27th we are going to the Allegany Casino to see the Kenny Rogers tribute show. You get $20.00 in free slot play and $10.00 towards food which you can use at the Buffet that will be opened on the day of the show. Leaving at 9:00 AM and return at 5:00 PM.

July 19th we will see the HIGH ENERGY musical comedy “Chicago Speakeasy”. This will be at 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 9:00 AM and return at 6:00 PM.

August 9th we are going to Pittsburg for a sightseeing, cruise, tour on the “Gateway Clipper Fleet”. We will have a fabulous luncheon buffet with entertainment being “Women of Broadway”. Following our cruise we will be going to the IKEA store where we can shop and then shop some more !!!! We leave at 7:30 AM and return at 8:00 PM.

September 7th we are off to the George Eastman Museum & then to the Strong Museum’s Toy Hall of Fame. Lunch is included at the Shadow Lake Golf Club. We will make a stop on the way home at the famous Olivers Candies. Leaving at 8:00 AM and return at 6:30 PM.

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

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Maintenance intervals drivers should know

Vehicles are among the most costly expenses individuals have. According to data from Kelley Blue Book, the average price paid for a new vehicle in the United States in September 2022 was $48,094. Canadian car buyers face an equally expensive reality in their country, where the average MSRP for a new car is more than $45,000.

Since vehicles are such sizable investments, it behooves motorists to do as much as they can to keep their cars and trucks running smoothly. Vehicle owner’s manuals typically recommend maintenance intervals and should be drivers’ first resource for information regarding how to take care of their cars and trucks. But the following are some standard maintenance intervals drivers can keep in mind.

3,000 miles: The 3,000mile marker used to be the benchmark for changing oil, but modern vehicles can now go longer between oil changes. However, it’s still a good idea to check other fluid levels every 3,000 miles. Windshield washer fluid, coolant, brake fluid, transmission fluid, and power steering fluid should all be checked every 3,000 miles and topped off if levels are low.

It’s wise for drivers to perform some additional maintenance checkups every 3,000 miles. Check tire pressure, inspect hoses (which should not be leaking or bulging) and clean the interior of the vehicle every 3,000 miles.

5,000 miles: Many vehicle manufacturers now recommend oil changes every 5,000 miles. Tire rotations also can be part of service visits at this interval, and drivers can ask their mechanic to check their fuel filters and batteries every 5,000 miles as well. Many may already do this as part of their comprehensive maintenance packages, but it’s still good to confirm if they do and request they do so if it’s not part of the plan.

Drivers also can request that cabin air filters are inspected at this point, though they can generally last a year before they need to be replaced.

Around the 5,000-mile mark, wiper blades also may begin to show signs of wear and tear, including streaking on the windshield or scratching noises when in use. Each of those signs indicates the wipers need to be replaced. However, drivers should take note of these signs regardless of when they appear. Some may not make it 5,000 miles before they begin to wear down. In such instances, they should be replaced immediately regardless of how many miles it’s been since they were installed.

10,000 miles: Some vehicles may only require oil changes every 10,000 miles. That’s not uncommon in vehicles that use synthetic oil, though drivers are urged to consult their owner’s manuals.

Brake pads also may need to be replaced around this time, and one telltale sign of that is a squeaking noise whenever the brakes are applied.

Drivers can ask their mechanics to check the alignment of their vehicles around this interval as well. Though many vehicles won’t develop alignment issues, it’s best to check for such issues every 10,000 miles or whenever a vehicle feels as though it’s pulling in one specific direction.

Maintenance intervals are created to serve as a guideline for drivers. Any issues that arise should still be brought to the attention of a mechanic regardless of how many miles have been added to the odometer since the most recent trip to the garage.