CCHD ANNOUNCES UPCOMING ANIMAL RABIES IMMUNIZATION CLINICS

Rabies Immunization Clinics Scheduled for May 13th in Hanover and May 20th in Westfield Pre-Registration for Clinics is Required

will enter and follow the established traffic pattern on-site. Pet owners will stay in their vehicles with their pets, unless otherwise instructed. 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 individual carriers. 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 be vaccinated against rabies. County residents are encouraged to be responsible pet owners by having their pets vaccinated.

NCCF Announces Spring 2023 Community Grant Awards

Dunkirk, N.Y., April 27, 2023- Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF) envisions a vibrant, prosperous community rich in opportunity today and tomorrow. NCCF strives to realize this vision through leadership, collaboration, local philanthropy, and strategic grantmaking. The Community Grants Program of NCCF awards grants to organizations seeking funding to improve and strengthen the northern Chautauqua region. Recently, NCCF’s Board of Directors approved Community Grants totaling $107,223 to be awarded to 20 local organizations.

round of Community Grants is September 1, 2023. Details are available at nccfoundation. org/grants-programs. NCCF’s Grants Committee, made up of volunteers from the community, carefully reviews all letters of interest and applications received. Current Grants Committee members are Jill Casey (Committee Chair), Adam Dimitri, Ann Eckman, Jody Falkner, Margaret Ferris, John Hamels, Cathy Kaicher, Alex Murphy, Rich Ryan, and Kurt Warmbrodt. Nancy Adams Fry serves as the President of NCCF.

MAYVILLE, N.Y.: The Chautauqua County Health Department has announced two free rabies vaccination clinics. 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.

The first clinic will be on Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM at the Town of Hanover Highway Dept, 11966 Hanover Rd. Silver Creek, NY. The Hanover clinic is co-sponsored by the Town of Hanover, the Village of Silver Creek, and Chautauqua County Health

Department. Dr. Katie Ball will be the attending veterinarian.

To pre-register online for the May 13th Town of Hanover clinic visit: https://on.ny. gov/449M0sD.

The second clinic will be on Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the Town of Westfield Highway Dept., 118 Chestnut St. Westfield, NY. The Westfield clinic will be co-sponsored by the Town of Westfield, the Northern Chautauqua Canine Rescue, and Chautauqua County Health Department. Dr. Katie Ball will be the attending veterinarian.

To pre-register for the May 20th Town of Westfield clinic visit: https://on.ny. gov/426F0ee

There are a limited number of spots available, 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. Walk-ins may be accepted, but are not guaranteed.

At the clinics, vehicles

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 can enter the body through a bite, scratch, 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.

For more information about the clinic and rabies in general, visit https://chqgov. com/environmental-health/ rabies-prevention or contact Chautauqua County Health Department at (716) 753-4481.

Organizations receiving funding in the 2023 Spring Community Grants Program are: The 1891 Fredonia Opera House, Ahira Hall Memorial Library, Boys and Girls Club of Northern Chautauqua County, Cassadaga Lakes Association Inc., Chautauqua County Agricultural and Fair Association, Chautauqua County Music Teachers Association, Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, Chautauqua Township Historical Society, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Darwin R. Barker Library, Dunkirk Historical Lighthouse, Fredonia Community Choir, Festivals Fredonia, First United Methodist Church of Fredonia, Imagine Forestville, KIDS at Promise, Northshore Arts Alliance, Sheridan Historical Society, St. Columban’s on the Lake, and YWCA of Jamestown Additional grant award details can be found at nccfoundation. org/grant-awards.

Community Grants are awarded biannually in the Spring and Fall of each year. The deadline to submit a letter of interest for the next

The Community Grants Program is supported by many generous donors to NCCF’s Community Funds. To contribute to an existing Community Fund or to create your own Community Fund at NCCF, visit our website at nccfoundation.org, email nccf@nccfoundation.org, or call our office at 716-366-4892 for more information.

Since its incorporation in 1986, the NCCF has invested more than $20 million in northern Chautauqua County through strategic grantmaking, targeted scholarships, and leadership and community collaborations. The NCCF is a tax-exempt charitable organization inherently committed to enhancing the northern Chautauqua community and encouraging local philanthropy. As a nationally accredited community foundation, the NCCF has proven compliance with the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations, demonstrating integrity, equity, accountability, transparency, and effectiveness in meeting the needs of its community. For more information on the NCCF, visit www.nccfoundation.org or call 716-366-4892.