Erie Cattaraugus County Community Source 3/3/23

Gowanda Sports Report

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GOWANDA

The No. 2

Gowanda Sports Report

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County Leads Community Partners in Funding Grant Proposal Aimed at Expanding Local Food Access

BY BILL PEGLOWSKI GOWANDA The No. 2

Gowanda Varsity base team had a Class C Fi game May 28 against Portville at James

Community Col Unfortunately for Gowanda, Portville was 11-game winning and had a 6-foot-6 left-handed pitcher who already getting looks major league teams.

After two scoreless innings, Portville got started in the 3rd when a Portville was put on first after being hit by a An errant pickoff attempt at second sent runner to third. That followed by another throw at third, alPortville to score first run. Portville on to score four in the inning and looked back.

dison Kota both doubled, with Kota’s hit scoring ly score.

missed throw at third, allowing Portville to score their first run. Portville went on to score four runs in the inning and never looked back.

dison Kota both doubled, with Kota’s hit scoring

North Collins on June 2 at Ken-Ton Parker Field.

North Collins on June 2 at Ken-Ton Parker Field. While Eden did score first, Gowanda answered that goal just 22 seconds later with Chloe Luther’s goal of her own. Eden went on to take a 3-2 lead to an 8-4 advantage. Eden went into halftime with a

— A handful of Gowanda track team members were at the Section VI Track & Field State Qualifier on June 3 and 4. The highlight for the Gowanda’s boys was a 13th place finish for Noah Vogtli (18-5.5) in the Long Jump. For the Gowanda girls, Crissa Scanlan placed 15th in the Shot Put (27-6.75).

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— A handful of Gowanda track team members were at the Section VI Track & Field State Qualifier on June 3 and 4. The highlight for the Gowanda’s boys was a 13th place finish for Noah Vogtli (18-5.5) in the Long Jump. For the Gowanda girls, Crissa Scanlan placed 15th in the Shot Put (27-6.75).

-BY LINNEA HASKINS, JAMESTOWN PUBLIC MARKET

While Portville rolled pitching a shutout, Gowanda piled up six erthe game helping Portville to pile up a total nine runs. Gowanda were put down in in the final inning 9-0 loss.

JAMESTOWN, NEW YORK

While Portville rolled on pitching a shutout, Gowanda piled up six errors in the game helping Portville to pile up a total of nine runs. Gowanda batters were put down in order in the final inning for a 9-0 loss.

(February 27, 2023) -- Cornell

The No. 3 GowanVarsity softball team No. 1 Falconer in Class C finals on May Allegany-Lime -

The 7-5 score held for Gowanda into the 7th inning. Gowanda was unable to increase their lead bringing up Falconer’s final chance. Their first batter blasted a triple into right center field. That was followed by a double and two singles before Gowanda locked down a first out. The score was 8-8 with two runners on base. The next Falconer batter was intentionally walked loading the bases with one out. The next batter hit a single, ending the game as an 8-7 Falconer win.

Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County is excited to announce the exciting collaboration with local agencies and municipalities to expand local food access. Recent work among several partners across the county illustrates the potential of collaboration to address an important concern: food security.

After Gowanda’s Gao:wisa:s Stevens was as the first at-bat, Cameron Nagel and Ad-

— The No. 3 Gowanda Varsity softball team faced No. 1 Falconer in the Class C finals on May 31 at Allegany-Limestone. After Gowanda’s Gao:wisa:s Stevens was walked as the first at-bat, Cameron Nagel and Ad-

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County is proud to announce a partnership with several organizations, municipalities, and businesses on a recent funding grant opportunity offered via New York State Agriculture and Markets. In January of this year, CCE submitted a proposal for the NY Food for NY Families program, aiming to bring significant dollars to Chautauqua County focused on expanding healthy food access and economic devel -

ly score. The 7-5 score held for Gowanda into the 7th inning. Gowanda was unable to increase their lead bringing up Falconer’s final chance. Their first batter blasted a triple into right center field. That was followed by a double and two singles before Gowanda locked down a first out. The score was 8-8 with two runners on base. The next Falconer batter was intentionally walked loading the bases with one out. The next batter hit a single, ending the game as an 8-7 Falconer win.

— The No. 2 Gowanda Varsity girls lacrosse team played the Class D finals against No. 1 Eden/

In the second half, the score went to 11-7 with Eden’s 11th point being scored on a falling shot with 16:05 left in the game. A minute later, a yellow card foul called on Eden gave Gowanda a two-minute, one-player advantage, and they made good use of it. Luther scored on the following free shot. Before the advantage ran out, Luther scored again followed by a goal by Lily Scanlan.

Luther scored again followed by a goal by Lily Scanlan. Gowanda had pulled to within a point of Eden at 11-10, but that would be as close as they would get. Eden scored four unanswered goals while managing to control the ball. With 5:30 left in the game, Eden was content to just pass the ball around to keep it away from Gowanda. The time ran out with a 15-10 Eden win. Leading the Gowanda effort was Chloe Luther with seven goals and three assists. The other three Gowanda goals were scored by Ke’Ya Stevens (1 goal, 1 assist), Lily Scanlon (1 goal) and Aailyah Stevens (1 goal).

opment for local agricultural growers and producers.

CCE’s proposal includes the implementation of several distribution sites and events across Chautauqua County, which if funded would begin in the summer of 2023. CCE hopes to hire a coordinator who would oversee the project, working with county and regional farmers, dairy producers, and other NYS Agriculture producers to procure produce, dairy products, meat products, baked goods, and other local foods. Over $500,000 would

— The No. 2 Gowanda Varsity girls lacrosse team played the Class D finals against No. 1 Eden/

March 5 First Sunday Storytime at Audubon is Free

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Baseball

Sunday, May 28

be invested in NYS products. Brigiotta’s Farmland Produce aims to be the lead partner in packaging NYS procured foods into up to 500 individual boxes per week. Distribution events will include collaborative sites with partners Office of the Aging’s Local Roots Program, aimed at servicing senior citizens in areas such as Brocton, Cassadaga, and Fredonia; St. Luke’s Episcopal Church and the Jamestown Public Market’s Mobile Market program, aimed at low-income and minority communities; Rural Ministries of Dunkirk, aimed at servicing food insecure individuals; and Five Loaves + 20 Fish Ministries, servicing the ‘food desert’ area of Sherman/Clymer, specifically youth and families.

Gowanda had pulled to within a point of Eden at 11-10, but that would be as close as they would get. Eden scored four unanswered goals while managing to control the ball. With 5:30 left in the game, Eden was content to just pass the ball around to keep it away from Gowanda. The time ran out with a 15-10 Eden win. Leading the Gowanda effort was Chloe Luther with seven goals and three assists. The other three Gowanda goals were scored by Ke’Ya Stevens (1 goal, 1 assist), Lily Scanlon (1 goal) and Aailyah Stevens (1 goal).

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Storyteller Claire Certo leads First Sunday Story Time at Audubon Community Nature Center.The next free storytime for 2 – 8 year olds and their adults is March 5, 12:30 – 1 p.m.

Jamestown, N.Y. –Audubon Community

Nature Center’s (ACNC)

next monthly First Sunday Storytime is March 5, 2023, 12:30 – 1 p.m.

Children’s books are powerful tools to connect children to nature and establish a strong foundation for their educational journey.

Led by ACNC storyteller Claire Certo, children go on literary adventures with animals, through habitats and seasons, and discover new things with every page.

Doors open at 12:20 p.m. for ages 2 – 8 and their adults for this free, nature-based story time.

The building fully opens at 1:00 p.m. Participants are welcome to stay afterward and explore the Nature Center building.

Both the program and Sunday admission are free. Come for story time and stay to explore the indoor Nature Play Area, live

animals, and exhibits. Then go outside to enjoy the outdoor Nature Play Area and visit Soren the Red-tailed Hawk.

Participation is limited to 15.

Although this is a free event, reservations are requested by Saturday, March 5, 2023. To reserve your space, call the Nature Center during open hours at (716) 569-2345 or go to AudubonCNC. org and click through “Programs and Events.”

Walk-ins are welcome if there is room.

Audubon Community Nature Center is located at 1600 Riverside Road, onequarter mile east of Route 62 between Jamestown, N.Y., and Warren, Pa.

You can visit the nearly 600-acre nature preserve, check in on the live birds of prey, and hike, snowshoe or cross country ski 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 Hellbender exhibit, 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 nonNature 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.

“Father’s Day BBQ Train”

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DeJoy, Planning and Development Director for the City of Dunkirk, understands the importance of such a project, “The NY Food for NY Families grant application, if funded, will have a profoundly positive effect for families that want to provide healthy and sustainable fresh locally grown and processed foods for families in Dunkirk; at the same time strengthening our collaborative efforts county-wide with Cornell Cooperative Extension, Jamestown Public Market, and Chautauqua Rural Ministry.”

-Portville 9, Gowanda 0

Softball

Tuesday, May 31

-Falconer 8, Gowanda 7

Boys Lacrosse Class C Finals

“Father’s Day BBQ Train”

GOWANDA,

St. Luke’s have been engaged in food access programs for several years. Expanding partnerships to include other food service groups and municipalities provides opportunity to reach community members in both urban centers and more rural areas of the county. There was limited time to put together a proposal for funding, and CCE credits its community partners for the successful submission of the RFP.

CCE is hopeful that NYS will award funding for Chautauqua County, and that this is just the start of a wider county effort to address food access needs.

The goal of the project will be to increase access to healthy, local foods, while providing a guaranteed income for local farms and NYS producers.

hour round trip including a layover at the village of South Dayton for an outside “Father’s Day Lunch”. A few vendors will be set up in the village for passengers to browse and explore!

-Lake Shore 11, East Aurora 5

Girls Lacrosse

Thursday, June 2

-Eden 15, Gowanda 10

The New York & Lake Erie Railroad (NYLE) is continuing the tourist season with their special “Father’s Day” excursions. Train rides are scheduled for one Saturday: June 18th, and will depart Gowanda’s train station at 11:00am and 2:00pm. Also, one train will depart on Sunday, June 19th, at 2:00pm only. All trains will travel to the village of South Dayton. The NYLE train station is located at 50 Commercial Street, ¼ mile east of Route 62 in Gowanda, NY.

Track & Field

June 3 & 4

If awarded funds, CCE will plan food distribution sites across the county easily accessible for the community. Each site will provide distribution of NYS food boxes at no cost to community members, first come, first serve. Distribution sites will be hosted for a total of 40 weeks between June 2023 and August 2024, and promoted via social media, print media, and traditional outreach. Community members will not be required to pre-register or provide identification or other means of documentation to receive a box of NYS grown/ produced food. Each box will average 10-12 pounds, and include a variety of produce, meats, and other products.

Longer-term impacts of the project include deeper connection between local farms and wholesale outlets, such as Brigiottas; a better understanding of the food access needs of county residents; and a sustainable food distribution model that could be replicated across the county at churches, schools, or other community service organizations.

The New York & Lake Erie Railroad (NYLE) is continuing the tourist season with their special “Father’s Day” excursions. Train rides are scheduled for one Saturday: June 18th, and will depart Gowanda’s train station at 11:00am and 2:00pm. Also, one train will depart on Sunday, June 19th, at 2:00pm only. All trains will travel to the village of South Dayton. The NYLE train station is located at 50 Commercial Street, ¼ mile east of Route 62 in Gowanda, NY.

The scenic train ride will be approximately a 2

-Gowanda Boys – Noah Vogtli, 13th, Long Jump, 8-5.5

-Gowanda Girls – Crissa Scanlan, 15th, Shot Put, 27-6.75

CCE is proud to partner with such a wide range of services and organizations across the county to increase food access. Food insecurity is a high concern for Chautauqua County, with 17% of residents living below the poverty line. Vince

-Silver Creek Boys – Alex Proknal, 11th, 400M Dash, 54.19

-Silver Creek Girls – Grace Mullen, 8th, Discus, 87-1; Alivia Penman, 11th, Triple Jump, 30-9

Announced in late 2022, the NY Food for NY Families funding aims to “…create a more resilient statewide food system that supports local farms and provides high quality, nutritious food to communities facing food insecurity. Food purchases will support local and traditionally disadvantaged farmers by building and expanding economic opportunities and creating new marketing channels for them within the state while ensuring local food gets to New York families who need it most.”

The scenic train ride will be approximately a 2

Tickets and “Weidners BBQ” meals may be purchased online at “nylerailroad.com.” Lapsters (2 & under) will ride free, Fathers will ride free. Ticket window is located at the Train Station and will be open at 10:00am on Saturday and 1:00pm on Sunday. NYLE asks that passengers with pre-purchased tickets bring a confirmation of their purchase with them.

hour round trip including a layover at the village of South Dayton outside “Father’s Lunch”. A few vendors will be set up in the village for passengers to browse and explore! Tickets and “Weidners BBQ” meals may purchased online “nylerailroad.com.” Lapsters (2 & under) ride free, Fathers ride free. Ticket is located at the Train Station and will be 10:00am on Saturday 1:00pm on Sunday. asks that passengers pre-purchased tickets bring a confirmation their purchase with

Grant partner Linnea Haskin, director of the Jamestown Public Market, shares the potential impact such funding could have, “Chautauqua County is unique in our size geographically. We face many challenges other communities face when it comes to food access; lack of transportation, needs of vulnerable groups such as seniors and youth, and a need to invest more in local farms and ag producers. We are proud to partner with CCE and other organizations who share our mission of feeding the community. We are hopeful NYS understands the needs of our area and invests in our community so we can support our ag producers, while feeding our community.”

For more information on the NYS Food for NYS Families initiative visit: https://agriculture.ny.gov/ news/state-department-agriculture-accepting-applications-nearly- 26-millionnew-york-food-new-york.

For CCE, a wider coalition made perfect sense. Many organizations, such as OFA and

Fredonia Cub Scout Pack 267 Members Cross Over to Troop

Fredonia, NY, February 24, 2023 - Fredonia Cub Scout Pack 267’s Arrow of Light den recently completed their time with the Pack and crossed over to Troop 267. The Pack held a crossing over ceremony and celebrated the Cubs’ accomplishments during the Blue and Gold Ceremony on January 31st. The event was held at the American Legion Post 59 in Fredonia, and was attended by Cubs and their families, as well as Scouts and Leaders from Troop 267. Cub Scouts can begin as early as Kindergarten in the Lion Den. They then progress through the ranks, including Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Weeblo, before reaching the rank of Arrow of Light and crossing over to the Troop.

As the Cubs crossed the bridge with their parents walking alongside them, Scouts from the Troop waited at the other end to welcome them into their ranks. Each slat of the bridge bears one of the twelve points of the Scout law; a Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent. The Cubs’ parents were each presented with the Arrow of Light pin, recognizing that parents work alongside their children throughout their Cub Scout journey to achieve goals and progress through the ranks. Following the ceremony, everyone celebrated with a beautiful custom cake made by Holly Field that featured a miniature bridge with each of the Cubs’ photos standing on it, joining two cakes, one displaying the Cub Scouts logo, and the other with the BSA logo.

Arrow of Light Cubs who crossed over to the Troop are: Tanner Damon, son of Kyle and Kristina Damon, Tyler Field, son of Damion and Holly Field, Bryce Gustafson, son of Brian and Jaimee Gustafson, Ben Siebert, son of Bill and Nicki Siebert, Milo Wille, son of Toby and Leslie Wille, and Eli Williams, son of Nick and Alison Williams. Holly Field served as their Den Leader throughout their Cub Scout careers. Field served as a

committee member and leader in the Pack for 14 years, and the committee wishes to express their sincere gratitude for her dedication and helping the Cubs succeed!

Pack 267’s Den Leaders are: Dawn Rudyk, Lions, Courtney McIntyre, Tigers, Dave Kelly, Wolves, Toby Wille, Bears, and Erik and Caitlin Barkley, Webelos. The committee is: Nate Kropp, Cubmaster, Max Alguire, Committee President, Jessica Berdyck, Treasurer, Leslie Wille, Secretary and Popcorn Kernel, Andrea

Advancement Chair and Troop Liaison, and Cathy Derucher, Activities Chair.

Cub Scouts is a 100% volunteer led nonprofit organization. Pack 267 is always accepting new Cubs at any level on an ongoing basis. Membership in the Pack is open to boys and girls in Kindergarten through 5th grade. If you are interested in learning more or joining Cub Scouts, please email CubScoutsPack267@gmail.com or send a message through our Facebook page, Facebook. com/FredoniaPack267.

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(Left to Right) James Galbato, Brigiotta’s Farmland Produce; Luke Fodor, St. Luke’s Rector; Cassandra Skal and Emily Reynolds, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County; Linnea Haskin, Jamestown Public Market; Vince DeJoy, City of Dunkirk Director of Planning and Development.

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Left to Right: Milo Wille, Tyler Field, Bryce Gustafson, Tanner Damon, Eli Williams, and Ben Siebert advanced from Cub Scouts to the Troop.

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A custom cake was made by Den Leader Holly Field, featuring a miniature bridge with the Cubs' likenesses.

County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board to Meet

Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board to Meet on Mar. 7

JAMESTOWN, N.Y.: -- The Chautauqua County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board will be holding a meeting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. The meeting will be held in Room 331 of the Gerace Office Building, 3 North Erie Street, Mayville, N.Y. The public will be able to fully observe the videoconference meeting

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY ETHICS BOARD TO MEET ON MARCH 8

by going to the link below: https://us02web.zoom. us/j/88368341792?pwd= VmlpeEhld2NtNnM5am QwYTE0emROQT09

If you should have questions regarding this meeting, please contact Lauren Sharp at the Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development at sharpl@chqgov.com.

MAYVILLE, N.Y.: -- The Chautauqua County Ethics Board will be holding a meeting on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 2 p.m. in Room 331 of the Gerace Office Building, 3 N. Erie St. in Mayville, N.Y.

Current members of the board are John

Hamels, Diane Hannum, John Marengo, and Stephanie Stevens.

For more information or a meeting agenda, please contact the County Executive’s Office at (716) 753-4211 or visit chqgov.com/countyexecutive/Ethics-Board .

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH TO MEET ON MARCH 16

MAYVILLE, N.Y.:

--The Chautauqua County Board of Health will hold their bimonthly meeting on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 6 p.m. in the HRC Building, Fourth Floor Conference Room, 7 N. Erie St. in Mayville.

Comments received from the public will be accepted as communications, and not read during privilege of the floor. Public comments at the meetings during

the privilege of the floor must be made in person.

General information about the Board of Health and meeting agendas and minutes can be found here: https://chqgov.com/ public-health/boardhealth. Anyone seeking further information or wishing to attend this meeting should call the Public Health Director’s Office at 716-753-4590.

100 Years Ago This Month: Historical events from March 1923

The month of March has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in March 1923.

• March 1: March 1 becomes March 1 in the Kingdom of Greece, which officially abandons the Julian calendar in favor of the Gregorian calendar. Prior to the transition, what is now March 1 in Greece would have been February 16.

• March 4: American President Warren G. Harding signs the Agricultural Credits Act, which provides for the establishment of regional banks to offer loans to farmers.

• March 4: The Anti-Flirt Club is launched in Washington, D.C. The club is founded to protect young women and girls from unwelcome attention from men in automobiles and on street corners.

• March 6: Ed McMahon, who would gain fame as the beloved sidekick of late night talk show host Johnny Carson, is born in Detroit, Michigan.

• March 9: General Secretary of the Soviet Communist Party Vladimir Lenin suffers his third stroke in less than a year. Lenin would pass

away in January 1924.

• March 12: Lee de Forest, an electronics engineer whose work is considered vital to the dawn of the Electronic Age, demonstrates his new system in which sound is recorded directly on to film so viewers can see and hear content simultaneously. The invention is dubbed the “Phonofilm” and is used to create more than 200 short films.

• March 14: Pete Parker handles play-by-play duties for the first ice hockey game ever broadcast on the radio in its entirety. The game is a contest between the Regina Capitals and the Edmonton Eskimos of the Western Canada Hockey League.

• March 19: Lord Carnavon, the man who financed the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun, is bitten by a mosquito in Egypt. His death within two weeks of a resulting infection and blood poisoning would become the first of several to be dubbed the “curse of the pharaohs.”

• March 23: The popular blended Scotch whiskey Cutty Sark is introduced in Great Britain.

• March 29: The streets of Paris are lined with thousands of mourners for the funeral procession of French actress Sarah Bernhardt. Bernhardt was known as a versatile talent, even taking on the role of the male lead in an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.”

• March 31: The first dance marathon in the United States ends at the Audobon Ballroom in New York City at 9:57 p.m. Alma Cummings outlasts all competitors after 27 hours of dancing.

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The HOPE Chautauqua Coalition Receives $2,500 from M&T Bank in Support of Youth Engagement Initiatives

The HOPE Chautauqua Coalition, an initiative of Prevention Works, is pleased to announce they received a $2,500 donation from M&T Bank in support of their youth engagement initiatives in Chautauqua County! This donation will be used to build advocacy skills within the youth of the Falconer community while educating the youth on the environmental factors that influence substance use.

The Coalition Coordinator has been working with youth in Falconer’s 8th grade health class teaching the students about the effects of alcohol and other drugs on the teenage brain as well as environmental factors that influence youth to use. This education led the students to create their own billboards that are displayed in the Falconer community to increase the amount of positive messaging in the community while recognizing the students’ hard work.

Not only does the Coalition provide educational opportunities and projects for youth to be involved in, but the Coalition has also partnered with Falconer Middle School implementing their Middle School Video Game Club. This club is a healthy prosocial space where middle school students are able to play video games with their peers in a healthy, substance free environment after school. The goal of the Video Game Club is to prepare the middle school students for the High School

Esports team by developing the students' teamwork, communication, patience and other social emotional skills, so students can grow into successful, healthy competitors when they are able to compete in tournaments against other schools in their high school years.

With the funding from M&T bank, the Coalition will be able to further the education of Falconer’s youth by providing training opportunities through the national organization, CADCA (Community based, Advocacy focused, Data driven, Coalition building Academy), the WNY Prevention Resource Center and other local leadership opportunities.

Thank you so much, M&T Bank, for supporting the HOPE Chautauqua Coalition in its efforts to reduce youth substance use in our community!

If you have any questions or would like more information about the HOPE Chautauqua Coalition, please contact Prevention Works at (716) 664-3608 or email info@preventionworks.us.

Since 1974, Prevention Works, a United Way partner agency, has been providing prevention education and community awareness on social emotional learning and substance use. Prevention Works is the only New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) approved and supported alcohol and other drug prevention agency in Chautauqua County.

March Events for Literacy Volunteers of Chautauqua County

March Sales and Happenings:

Wednesday, March 1st – Saturday, March 4th

Celebrating Dr. Seuss and Reading Across America

All Children’s Books Are ½ Off.

Saturday, March 4th from 2 pm – 4 pm

Welcome our Resident Artist for March - April : Jesse Wolfgang

In Celebration of the Artist and His work, The

Wolfgang Family Is Sponsoring A Free $2 Paperback Book for Anyone Who Sees His Work on 3/4/2023.

Saturday, March 11th from 10 am – 2 pm Get Your Girl Scout Cookies!

The price is $6/box and proceeds stay locally to pay for camping, field trips, and other troop activities. Book Signing, Saturday, March 25th from 1 pm – 3 pm Dr. Karla-La’s: SUDS, The Farting Fish

Trades and Manufacturing Technology Scholarship Available

Dunkirk, NY, February 22, 2023-Nationwide, and right here in our community, there is a great need for skilled tradespersons, including machinists, plumbers, electricians, and more.

The Dunkirk Area Labor Council Scholarship at Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation is awarded annually to students pursuing an education in the trades, manufacturing technology, auto technology, or auto body repair.

Graduating seniors from the following schools are eligible to apply: Brocton, Cassadaga, Chautauqua Lake, Dunkirk, Forestville, Fredonia, Pine Valley, Silver Creek, Westfield, and BOCES. Applications are available from the school counseling centers or on the NCCF's website at nccfoundation.org/ Dunkirk-area-laborcouncil-scholarship.

Please direct questions to Scholarship Coordinator Michele Starwalt-Woods via email at scholarships@ nccfoundation.org or by calling 716-3664892. Submit completed applications by April 1, 2023, to NCCF, 212 Lake Shore Drive West, Dunkirk, NY 14048. Applications may also be faxed to 716-366-3905 or emailed to scholarships@ nccfoundation.org.

The Dunkirk Area Labor Council, a Western New York Area Labor Foundation member, organizes and advocates essential issues for working people throughout the community. Submitted applications will be reviewed by the Dunkirk Area Labor Council Scholarship Committee, comprised of community members.

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.

Grape Belt Seniors 2023 Upcoming Trips

Join us on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays for our aerobics and weights class at the Masonic Lodge from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. You must be a member to attend. Membership is 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 in Cleveland which has over 100 venders and the Rock and Roll Hall of fame which has seven levels to explore. We leave at 8:00 am and return at 8:00 pm. This trip will be coming up quickly so call asap !!!!!

June 8th we will be going to the Niagara Falls power vista, lunch at the Top of the Falls restaurant and will embark on the Maid Of The Mist Boat Tour. We depart at 8:30 am and return at 5:30 pm.

June 27th we are going to the Seneca Allegany Casino to see the Kenny Rogers Tribute show !!!!

One of the great performers !!!! You will get $20.00 in slot dollars and $10.00 towards food which you can use at the Buffett as it will be opened for the show. Leaving at 9:00 am and returning at 5:00 pm.

July 19th we will see the HIGH ENERGY musical comedy, “CHICAGO SPEAKEASY” where da dolls and da mugs will serve & entertain you !!!! This will be at the Station Dinner Theater in Erie. On our way

Dish up a classic comfort food this St. Patrick’s Day

Everyone has “corned beef and cabbage” on the brain come St. Patrick’s Day. But another flavorful dish might appeal to a greater number of people with Irish roots.

Shepherd’s Pie is a savory dish made of minced lamb that originated in England but also made the jump to Ireland, where it became a popular comfort food. While Shepherd’s Pie can be made with freshly cooked ground meat, it also is a fine way to use leftovers from a previous meal. Shepherd’s Pie is commonly mistaken for Cottage Pie, which is very similar, yet tends to use beef as the meat of choice.

2. Peel the potatoes and cut them into 1⁄2inch dice. Put them in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Set said pan over high heat, cover and bring to a boil. Uncover, drop the heat to maintain a simmer, and cook until tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

3. Heat the oil in an 11-inch saute pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the onion and carrots and saute just until they begin to take on color, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and stir to combine. Add the meat, salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through, approximately 3 minutes.

Scholarship Available for Graduating Seniors in 4-H Programs

Dunkirk, NY, February 22, 2023- The Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF) is accepting applications for the Terence J. Centner Agricultural and Environmental 4-H Scholarship. Terence (Terry) J. Centner established the fund at NCCF in honor of his parents, Harry E. and Mary Ellen Centner, and their dedication to the Chautauqua County 4-H program.

home we will be stopping at a local ice cream shop to enjoy an included sweet treat !! Leaving at 9:00 am and returning at 6:30 pm.

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 8:00 am and return at 6:30 pm.

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

October 7th we take a scenic route to the Windmill Craft & Farm Market in Penn Yan. There are over 200 venders !!!

Following that we are going to visit Oak Hill Bulk Foods, a specialty food store. We leave at 8:00 am and return at 7:30 pm.

All trips leave from Behind Big Lots !!!! I am planning a meeting on February 10th, a Friday, at 11:00 am at the Masonic Lodge in Fredonia to go over all of the trips with those interested in going !!!!!

You may call Judy at 716672-5778 for information about any of these trips, to sign up for any of the trips, for pricing and payment due dates !!!! Our trips are open to members and non members !!!!!!

Many families have their own ancestral recipes for Shepherd’s Pie, but for those looking to cook the dish for the first time, try “Shepherd’s Pie,” courtesy of Alton Brown, which appeared in Season 12 of his hit show “Good Eats.”

Shepherd’s Pie

Yield: 8 servings

11⁄2 pounds russet potatoes

2 tablespoons canola oil

1 cup chopped onion

2 carrots, peeled and finely diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

11⁄2 pounds ground lamb

13⁄4 teaspoons kosher salt

3⁄4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 teaspoons tomato paste

1 cup chicken broth

2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary

1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1⁄4 cup half-and-half

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 large egg yolk

1⁄2 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen

1⁄2 cup English peas, fresh or frozen

1. Heat oven to 400 F.

4. Sprinkle the meat with the flour, toss to coat, and continue to cook for another minute. Add the tomato paste, broth, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, and thyme and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then decrease the heat to low, cover, and simmer slowly until the sauce is thickened slightly, 10 to 12 minutes.

5. Meanwhile, combine the half-and-half and butter in a microwave-safe container and nuke until warmed through, about 35 seconds.

6. Drain the potatoes and return them to the saucepan. Mash the potatoes (a masher is an excellent tool for this, though a hand mixer will do), then add the hot halfand-half mixture, as well as the salt and pepper. Mash to smoothness, then stir in the egg yolk.

7. Add the corn and peas to the meat mixture and spread evenly in a 7-by-11-inch glass baking dish. Top with the mashed potatoes, starting around the edges to create a seal to prevent the mixture from bubbling over, and smooth the top with a rubber spatula. Place on a half sheet pan lined with parchment paper on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 25 minutes, or just until the potatoes begin to brown. Remove to a cooking rack and let rest for at least 15 minutes before serving.

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