IN OTHER NEWS, the boys and girls Pine Valley/Gowan da Varsity soccer teams saw their first action of the week. The boys were at Jamestown for a non-league game on Sept. 1, which they lost, 9-3. Matthew Hostetter scored twice for Pine Valley with Darwin Westlund credited with an assist on both goals. Westlund also scored a goal himself with Noah Frontuto credited with an assist. The Pine Valley/Gowanda girls were also at Jamestown on Sept. 1, suffering an 11-1 loss. The lone Pine Valley goal was scored by Sarah Kruszka spoiling a Jamestown shut out. Two goaltenders split time in the net for Pine Val ley. Destiny Lindquist had 10 saves on 16 shots in the first half, while Arryanna Bardo stopped 8 of 13 shots in the second.
Other Gowanda rushers with double-digit yardage were Aiden Ackley (11 for 62 yards), Brayden Smith (7 for 36 yards) and Kaleb Smith (7 for 17 yards). Top receivers were Jon Sheldon (2 for 46 yards) and Ryan Waterman (1 for 23 yards and a touchdown).
Leading the Silver Creek at tack was quarterback Matt Woleben (9/19 for 63 yards), who also rushed six times for 12 yards and a touchdown.
BY BILL PEGLOWSKI GOWANDA, N.Y. - The Gowanda Varsity football team opened its season host ing Silver Creek/Forestville on Sept. 2. It was not only the home opener but the first game for the new Gowan da head coach, Brett Ebling, who had been promoted from assistant coach after several years with the team. Starting on their own 30, Gowanda managed a single 1st down before seeing their drive stall at the 40. Silver Creek began their first pos session on their own 41 after timing on the Gowanda punt was initially thrown off by a bobbled snap. They would get as far as the Gowanda 35 before a long pass was inter cepted at the 6 by Ryan Wa terman. The second Gowanda drive got going energized by a couple of Winter Rivera’s 1st down runs. A 34-yard pass got Gowanda to the Silver Creek 23 and, two plays later, Wa terman pulled down a 23-yard touchdown pass for Gowan da. After the successful 2-point conversion, Gowanda was out in front 8-0. Silver Creek answered in their next series moving steadily down the field from their own 40. After reaching the Gowanda 4, quarterback Matt Woleben carried the ball himself crossing the left sideline just inches short of a touchdown. Silver Creek scored on the next play run ning the ball straight into the end zone. On the conversion try, they were flagged for an illegal man downfield as the pass sailed untouched past the end of the field. The penalty was declined and the score stood at 8-6. With 7:30 left in the half, the following kickoff was returned from the 15 to the 34-yard line. From there, Gowanda drove all the way to the Silver Creek 20 taking a lot of time off of the clock. A 4th-down pass just missed its target at the 1-yard line, giving the ball back to Silver Creek with 1:06 on the clock. They only managed to get two plays off, gaining 7 yards, be fore the half ended. Silver Creek returned the opening kick of the second half 12 yards to the 26. Af ter a pair of 1st downs, they drove as far as the Gowanda 38 before a 4th-down pass completion failed. With the Gowanda offense back on the field, a heavy dose of Aid en Ackley’s runs sparked a Gowanda drive to the Silver Creek 1-yard line as the 3rd quarter ended. They scored on the first play of the final quarter. A second successful conversion run increased the Gowanda lead to 16-6. Silver Creek got great field position after running the next kick off back from the 19 to the 43, breaking several tackles on the way. Hampered by a motion penalty, the drive got only as far as the 42 facing a 3rd and 11. A pass just out of the reach of the receiver at the 25 would force them to punt the ball back to Gowanda. Gowanda’s final drive of the game began on their own 17. It was marked by Gowan da runners picking up big chunks of yardage and reach ing the Silver Creek 6 in eight plays. A 6-yard touchdown run and third successful con version run took the score to 24-6 with 4:42 left to play. Caleb Fiegl ran the final kick off of the game from the 13 to the 38 to set up Silver Creek’s final possession. They would only get as far as the Gowanda 38 before a 4th down run fell a yard short of a 1st down. With just over a minute left in the game, Gowanda was able to close things out with kneel downs.Gowanda quarterback Quentin Centner completed 5 of 10 passes for 98 yards and a touchdown. He also rushed five times for 11 yards and an other touchdown. Also with a rushing touchdown for Gowanda was Winter Rivera with 81 yards on 12 carries.
Press Photo by Bill Peglowski
Gowanda’s Aiden Ackley (35) runs the football trailed by Silver Creek’s Jake Szumigala (65).
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SCOREBOARD Football Friday, Sept. 2 -Gowanda 24, Silver Creek 6 -Burgard 22, Springville 6 Girls Volleyball -Westfield 3, Silver Creek 0 Boys Soccer Wednesday, Aug. 31 -Springville 3, Pioneer 1 Thursday, Sept. 1 -Jamestown 9, Pine Valley 3 -Silver Creek 1, Dunkirk 0 Friday, Sept. 2 -West Seneca 2, Springville 0 Girls Soccer Tuesday, Aug. 30 -Lake Shore 7, Silver Creek 0 Thursday, Sept. 1 -Jamestown 11, Pine Valley 1 -Dunkirk 3, Silver Creek 2 Friday, Sept. 2 -West Seneca 8, Springville 0
The Opera House Cinema Series is sponsored by Lake Shore Savings Bank. In addition, Opera House programming is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Of fice of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
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The Opera House is equipped with individualized closed cap tioning eyeglasses for the deaf as well as with assistive listening headsets for the hearing-im paired. Simply request one from any usher or Opera House staff member.The1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center is a member-supported not-for-pro fit performing arts center with a mission to “present the perfor ming arts for the benefit of our community and region … provi ding access to artistic diversity … and high quality programming at an affordable price.” It is located in Village Hall in downtown Fre donia. For a complete schedule of events, visit www.fredopera.org.
Opera House Cinema Series to Present Where the Crawdads Sing
FREDONIA, N.Y., - The next film in the Cinema Se ries at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center is “Where the Crawdads Sing.” It will be screened Sat., Sept. 10, and Tues., Sept. 13 , at 7:30 p.m. Based on the best-selling no vel, “Where the Crawdads Sing” is the story of Kya (Daisy EdgarJones), an abandoned girl who raised herself to adulthood in the dangerous marshlands of North Carolina. For years, rumors of the Marsh Girl haunted Barkley Cove, isolating the sharp and re silient Kya from the community. Drawn to two young men from town, Kya opens herself to a new world; but when one of them is found dead, she is cast as the main suspect. As the case unfolds, the verdict as to what actually hap pened becomes increasingly unclear, threatening to reveal the many secrets that lay within the marsh.James Berardinelli, on Reel Views, calls the film “an enga ging two-hour escape into the life of a memorable individual. More movies today could learn from such an ‘old-fashioned’ ap proach.” Randy Myers, in the San Jose Mercury News, calls it “a satisfying production that’s one part mystery, two parts romance and, ultimately, a message movie about being kind and embracing outsiders.” Leonard Maltin, on leonardmaltin.com, says “I was thoroughly absorbed and recom mend it highly.” Rated PG-13 for sexual content and some vio lence including a sexual assault, “Where the Crawdads Sing” runs two hours, five minutes. Tickets are available at the door the night of each scree ning. A book of 10 movie passes is available at the door or on line at www.fredopera.org. For more information, call the Opera House Box Office at 716-679-1891.
WINTER 2023.byforofLarge DFsc Locally Owned & Op ated f Ov 2022 Schedule: Fri. 9/2 @7pm Silver Creek/Forestville 6Gowanda/Pine Valley 24 Fri. 9/9 @ 7pm Home vs. Chautauqua HomeHomeHomeWestfield/BroctonLake/Fri.9/16@7pmvs.Cattaraugus/LittleValleyFri9/23@7pmvs.SouthwesternFri.9/30@7pmAwayvs.FredoniaFri10/7@7pmvs.Allegany-LimestoneFri.10/14@7pmAwayvs.Cassadaga/Falconer/MapleGroveFri.10/21@7pmAwayvs.Salamanca HIGH SilverFOOTBALLSCHOOLCreek/Forestville Silver Creek/Forestville Black Knight Football Roster 2022: Kaden Baker, David Barrett, Travis Brennan, Christian Borrello, Nick Covert, Anderson Cross, David Farley, Nick Fetterick, Caleb Fiegl, Jayden Fox, Alex Galfo, Matt Gawron, Wyat Golembieski, Jorge Hasbun, Garrison Hemphill, Cameron Ingram, Gavannie Kuppel, Jake Millar, Kevin Murawski, Eric Overmeyer, Hunter Parks, Aiden Piccolo, Adam Pokoj, Bennett Pomroy, Brady Quiter, Dawson Russo, John Steinwachs, Jake Szumigala, Dwayne White, Matt Woleben Head Coach: Sean Helmer Assistants: Wayne Griem, Greg Greenough, Kevin Eick, Austin Peirce, Brady Woleben Have Knights!Season,GreataBlack Erie cattaraugus chautauqua communitycounty Gowanda • Irving • Perrysburg • Silver Creek • Springville DON’T GAMBLE WITH YOUR SAFETY!!!DON’T GAMBLE WITH YOUR SAFETY!!! B&S DISCOUNT TIRESB&S DISCOUNT TIRES ROUTES 20 & 60, FREDONIA (Right Next to Wendy’s) • 672-4389 Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM; Saturday 8 AM - Noon • NYS Inspections • Astro Lite Batteries (5 Year Warranty) • Complete Brake & Exhaust Service • Windshield Wipers • Lawnmower, Wheelbarrow & Lawn Tractor Tires LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED Bald tires are not only dangerous. They can also lead to blowouts and decreased efficiency in handling and braking. STOP IN AND SEE US TODAY FASTCOMPETITIVEFORPRICESANDFRIENDLYSERVICE!! DON’T GAMBLE WITH YOUR SAFETY!!!
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The Chautauqua County Board of Health will hold its mee ting on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 6 p.m. in the HRC Building, B-14, Basement Level Conference Room, 7 N. Erie St. in Mayville, N.Y. 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 mee ting agendas and minutes can be found at: https://chqgov. com/public-health/board-health. Anyone seeking further information or wishing to attend this meeting should call the Public Health Director’s Office at 716-753-4590.Festival and all of it’s events and activities.
The Alzheimer’s Association, Western New York Chapter, is inviting Chautauqua County residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzhei mer’s® on October 1 at Point Gratiot Park in Dunkirk. The Walk will begin at 11 a.m., with check-in begin ning at 10 a.m. On Walk day, participants come together to honor those affected by Alzheimer’s and raise funds that en sure the programs and services provided by the Alz heimer’s Association are free to all who need them. In addition, participants honor those affected by Alzheimer’s with the poignant Promise Garden cer emony, with the colors of the Promise Garden flow ers representing people’s connection to Alzheimer’s – their personal reasons to end the disease. More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease – a leading cause of death in the United States. Additionally, more than 11 million family members and friends provide care to people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. In New York alone, there are more than 410,000 people liv ing with the disease and 580,000 caregivers. This year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s is presented by Uniland. To register and receive the latest updates on the Chautauqua County Walk, visit act.alz.org/ Chautauqua. To learn more about the planning com mittee or sponsorship opportunities, contact Lynn Westcott at lwestcott@alz.org or 716.440.4251.
The Friends of the Anderson-Lee Library in Silver Creek is announcing that the annual Used Book Sale will be held in September again this year. There are books for everyone. The three-day sale will begin on Thursday, Sept. 15th from 10 AM - 8 PM. It will continue Friday, Sept. 16th from 12 PM - 5 PM, and on Saturday, Sept. 17th from 10 AM - 2 PM with the BAG SALE starting at noon.All proceeds from this sale are used to enhance li brary collections, equipment, and programs.
Cornell Cooperative Extension Chautauqua County’s Agricultural Program is excited to announce the fall 2022 LEAF workshops. The LEAF (Learn. Empower. Achieve. Farm.) Series is open to beginning far mers, established farms looking to diversify and grow, agriculture enthusiasts, homestea ders, and EVERYONE in between!Avariety of LEAF workshop will be held this fall at the James town Community Colle ge Carnahan Center, 525 Falconer Street; James town, NY. Workshops are just $5-$15 per person and early registration is requested. Visit withaParticipantsyourexplorationandinsurance,enterprisebetion!theireverparticipantsmaterials)8:00pmtemberAnalintorspreserving.harvesting,planting,learnallwillownershomegrowntoherbs?Do8:00pmtembertoting!somethingComefornell.edu202calle-a-f-workshop-seriesedu/agriculture/2022-l-chautauqua.cce.cornell.https://or716-664-9502Ext.oremailcks83@cortoregister,ormoreinformation.joinusandlearnnewandexciEverythingyouWantKnowAboutHerbsWednesday,Sep14,2022,6:00pm-$5/personDoyougrowherbs?youwanttogrowDoyouwantlearnwhatdowithherbs?TheofTheHerbMillbeheretoteachusaboutherbs!Wewilleverythingfrommaintaining,drying,andTheinstrucarealsowellversedculinaryandmediciusesoftheherbs.So,YouWantToStartFarm?Wednesday,Sep21,2022.6:00pm-$10/family(takehomeThisworkshopisforwhohavedreamedofhavingownfarmoperaTopicscoveredwillbroadandincludeselection,marketing,resourcesforfutureofowningownfarmbusiness.willreceivecomprehensivebinderadditionalresource material. The workshop will be taught by Katelyn Walley-Stoll, Team Lea der and Farm Business Management Specialist from the Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Program with Cornell Coopera tiveSmallExtension.Scale Compos tingThursday, September 22, 2022, 6:00pm8:00pm$5/personJoinMaster Gardener
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The Forestville Fall Festival will be held on October 1st & 2nd at the Forestville High School. There will be a craft show both days,produce & food vendors. There will be a chili cook-off on Saturday. Enter your chili before 12 noon in a minimum 5 quart crockpot. The Catholic Church will have a pork dinner from 12 – 6 on Saturday and there will be a Meat Party at the American Legion at 7pm. The Forestville Fire Department will have a chicken barbecue on Sunday from 12 pm – until sold out. There will be a parade on Sunday @ 1 pm – line up at 12:30 at Legion Hall. Dec orate your bike contest for parade and dress up your petApplicationscontest. for vendors are still available . For in formation, call Carol at 716-965-2675 or 716965-4262.
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The September 30, 2022 edition of the Erie Cat taraugus Chautauqua Community Source will in clude a special page dedicated to the Forestville Fall Festival and all of it’s events and activities.
Around Town Herbs, Bread, Animals, and More.
Chautauqua County Board of Health to Meet
The Dunkirk and Fredonia Community Chambers of Com merce proudly present Hops and Pops, a great evening of beer and wine tastings, to be held Thursday, September 15 at the Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 30 Lake Shore Drive East in Dunkirk. Enjoy local wines, beers and appetizers! Samples will be available, and you can purchase by the bottle or the case while you are there. Participating beverage producers in clude 21 Brix Winery, Ellicottville Brewing Company, Johnson Estate Winery, Liberty Vineyards, Merritt Estate Winery, Steelbound, and Woodbury Vineyards. Addition al wineries and breweries may still be added. In addition, there will be five $100 prize drawings throughout the eve ning for a total of $500 – plus additional raffles and give Theaways.cost is $15 per person or two for $25. Proceeds help sup port the scholarship funds for the Dunkirk and Fredonia Community Chambers of Commerce. Hops and Pops is sponsored by Brooks-TLC Hospital System, Farrell Roof ing, Jamestown Community College, LaBella Associates, and National Grid. Buy tickets through the Chamber’s web calendar or call the Chamber at (716) 366-6200 or (716) 484-1101 for the ticket location nearest to you. Erie
Anderson Lee Library Book Sale
The Friends of Anderson-Lee Library is comprised of community members who support the local li brary. Membership is ongoing and more information about becoming a Friend can be obtained by calling 934-3468 or by stopping at the library on Main Street in Silver Creek.
Steve Rees to learn about an overview of smallscale composting, wastestream management and soil enrichment. A variety of simple to complex composting me thods and goals will be discussed.EquineEnd of Life
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Visit the Village of Fredonia during the Red, White and Blues Festival to get a taste of one of the best small towns in Western New York! Join us for this rocking 2 day music fes tival celebrating the local Red & White wine industry from the surrounding area and hear some awesome “BLUES” style music.The 2022 R,W & B festivities start on Friday, September 9 and continues throughout the day on Saturday, September 10, 2022. Pick up a brochure with a map of all the venues for both days (9/9-10) at participating bars/restaurants or at the Festi vals Fredonia table.
Local residents and businesses are invited to join world’s largest event dedicated to Alzheimer’s care, support and research
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Scheduled for September 24 in Carroll Pre-Registration for Drive-in Rabies Clinics is Required
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• Keep pets and children out of the kitchen or away from any in-use appliances, including outdoor grills.
• Remember that hot items remain hot for some time. Use oven mitts or pot holders when handling hot cookware.•Sharpen knives, as sharp knives cut more eas ily, thus reducing risk for injuries.•Clean cooking surfac es to prevent the buildup of grease, which can catch fire.•Turn pan and pot han dles inward on stoves or counters to prevent food spills.•Always defrost foods in the microwave or over night in the refrigerator to reduce the chances that pathogens may develop.
MAYVILLE, N.Y., - The Chautauqua County Depart ment of Health and Human Services (CCDHHS) Division of Public Health has announced a free rabies vaccination cli nic. The clinic will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Town of Carroll Town Hall at 5 W. Main St. in Frewsburg, N.Y. This clinic will be a drive-in clinic and animals must be pre-regis tered to receive vaccinations. Vaccinations will be provided free of charge to all dogs, cats, and domesticated ferrets three months of age and older. The Town of Carroll, along with the Chautauqua County Division of Public Health will co-sponsor the clinic. Dr. Mary Fales will be the attending veterinarian. To pre-register online for the Town of Car roll clinic visit: https://on.ny. gov/3Rs83UhThereare a limited num ber of spots available at these clinics, so pet owners should pre-register online as soon as possible. If you register but decide not to attend the event, please cancel your appoint ment so the spot is available for another pet. You can cancel appointments via the confir mation email you receive when you register. Walk-ins may be accepted, but are not gua ranteed.Atthe clinic, vehicles will enter and follow the establi shed traffic pattern on-site. Pet owners will stay in their vehicles with their pets, un less 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 vacci nation 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 forNewvaccination.YorkState Public Health Law requires each dog, cat, and domesticated ferret over the age of four months be vacci nated against rabies. County residents are encouraged to be responsible pet owners by ha ving their pets vaccinated. Rabies is a very serious di sease 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.Formoreinformation about the clinic and rabies in general, visit 4481.ofventionronmental-health/rabies-prehttps://chqgov.com/enviorcontacttheDivisionPublicHealthat(716)753-
A recipe for safer home cooking
DEC Encourages New Hunters and Trappers to Register for Hunting and Trapping Education Courses
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Making meals together in the kitchen can be an en joyable activity for couples and families. Preparing food at home enables any one to customize ingredi ents to fit with their specif ic diets and tastes. The kitchen may be one of the most popular rooms in the home to gather, but it also can be among the most dangerous. Even modest meals can put individuals at risk. According to the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System, a da tabase of emergency room visits and the injuries that preceded them, finger lac erations and finger avul sions from knives, upper torso burns and lacerations from drinking glasses and bottles/jars are the most common injuries. Hand burns from cookware and ovens also cause a high number of injuries. Cuts and burns may cause instantly recogniz able injuries, but bacteria can be even more harmful, even if it’s not as noticeable. According to the food and beverage news site Food Beast, the average cutting board is home to 200 per cent more fecal bacteria than the average toilet seat! With so many poten tial threats lurking, cooks must be especially vigilant when preparing meals at home. These strategies can make cooking in the kitch en more safe.
New Gun Safety Require mentsNew York State recently adopted new requirements for the purchase and trans fer of ownership of semi-au tomatic rifles and the pur chase, possession, storage, and transport of firearms and ammunition in New York. See DEC’s Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Recent Changes to New York State Firearm Laws and ad ditional detail and further guidance, Questions and Answers Regarding Impacts to Hunting and Hunting-Re lated Activities from Recent Changes to New York State Firearm Laws, on DEC’s hunting website. More infor mation about gun safety in New York State can be found at the NYS Gun Safety web site .
• Keep flammable items away from open flames. Wear short or close-fitting sleeves when cooking, as loose clothing can catch fire. Make sure curtains, pot holders and towels are away from hot surfaces.
• Invest in a food ther mometer to ensure that food is properly cooked to the right temperature to reduce risk of foodborne illnesses.Kitchens are popular gathering spaces, and var ious measures can make home cooking more safe.
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Pictured above, a veterinarian administering a vaccination.
DHHS ANNOUNCES AN UPCOMING ANIMAL RABIES IMMUNIZATION
• Wash hands before and after handling ingredients.
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• Keep a watch on foods, as walking away from something cooking on the stove or going outside while the oven is on is risky. Do not leave cooking food un attended for an extended period of time. It only takes a minute for something to catch on fire.
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Training in Safe Handling of Firearms and Hunting Ethics Required before Purchasing a Hunting License
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The New York State De partment of ingannually,newproudtionrience.freeandcourseswaterfowltion,October.Yorkofferededucationson,huntingpriatebeforeordatorymustafieldandremindedConservationEnvironmental(DEC)todayallnewhunterstrappersplanningtogothisseasonthattheyfirstcompleteamanhunter,bowhunter,trappereducationcourseobtainingtheapprosportinglicenseorprivilege.In-perinstructor-ledhuntercoursesarebeingthroughoutNewduringSeptemberandBowhuntereducatrappereducation,andhuntereducationarealsoavailable,allin-personcoursesareandofferhands-onexpe“DEC’sHunterEducaProgramhasalongandtraditionoftraininghuntersandtrapperscreatingsafehuntopportunitiesformore than half a million New York sportsmen and sportswom en,” said Commissioner Seg gos. “Since 1949, DEC works closely with certified volun teer instructors to teach new outdoor enthusiasts how to be safe, responsible, and eth ical hunters and trappers. As a result, hunting continues to be a safe and enjoyable sport and we thank the ded icated volunteer instructors who provide their exper tise and support to deliver this important program. I encourage all prospective hunters and trappers to sign up for one of the dozens of courses offered across New YorkWithState.”hunting licenses now on sale, first-time hunt ers and trappers are encour aged to sign up for certifica tion courses soon to reserve a spot, as these courses can fill quickly. Each year, thou sands of New Yorkers take DEC’s hunter and trapper education courses. DEC’s online registration system makes it easy to view a list of all available courses. To locate a hunter or trapper education course, visit DEC’s website or contact a local DEC office for assistance. All in-person courses re quire students to review course materials and com plete homework prior to attending the classroom and field session. The home work portion of the course introduces the subject and enhances understanding of the course material. Proof of the completed homework is required to attend the in-person part of the course. Students should register for the course well in advance of the course date to allow time to complete the homework requirement, which takes approximately three hours. All in-person courses will require successful comple tion of an in-person field day to earn certification for the course.The homework materials can be found on DEC’s web site. Students may also follow the guidelines listed in the course announcement when registering for a course. For those with restricted access to the internet, course manu als, and homework sheets are always available from DEC wildlife offices and Hunter Education Program instruc tors.Education Courses Pro duce Hunter Safety Results New York’s hunter educa tion courses are highly effec tive in fostering safe hunt ers. Approximately 500,000 licensed hunters spend an es timated 10 to 15 million days afield each year. Reports on the number of hunting-re lated shooting incidents in dicate that the 2021 hunting seasons in New York were the safest ever, with the lowest number of hunting-related shooting incidents since re cord-keeping began. DEC En vironmental Conservation Police Officers investigated nine hunting-related shoot ing incidents in 2021, includ ing one fatality, the lowest number on record since DEC began compiling hunting-re lated shooting statistics in 1958. These low numbers are achieved through training and the regulations govern ing hunting activities in New YorkDEC’sState.Hunter Education Program is designed to teach and promote safe and ef fective hunting principles, practices and strategies. More information about DEC’s Hunter Education Pro gram can be found on DEC’s website.
• Prepare raw meats, poultry and seafood away from fresh produce to avoid cross-contamination. Uti lize separate cutting boards and knives, and use warm, soapy water to wash away bacteria from surfaces.
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Feeding New York State Executive Director Dan Egan said, “We in New York live with a paradox of food supply. New York’s farms and proces sors create enough high-qual ity food to feed everyone, and our food is so abundant that we throw out 40 percent of all of it. At the same time, three million New Yorkers live in fear of hunger. Our hungry neighbors live in every part of the state. Hunger in the midst of plenty is unjust. It is economically unsound. It is environmentally absurd. Thankfully, Feeding New York State, in partnership with DEC and Feeding Amer ica, is rescuing this perfectly good, wasted food and getting it to the people who need it. In the first seven months of the Food Donations and Food Scraps Law, Feeding New York State food banks have rescued one million pounds of perfectly good food, keep ing it out of landfills and pro viding it to our neighbors. In New York, no one should go hungry.”TheNew York State Food Donation and Food Scraps Re cycling Law continues to see more food managed sustain ably and diverted away from disposal from the state’s larg est food-related businesses. As outlined in the draft Scop ing Plan for the State’s climate law, the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), the release of methane from the breakdown of organic waste in landfills is the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emission in the waste sector. Actions to reduce landfilling of these or ganics are critical to achiev ing New York’s climate goals. Feeding New York State received funding from DEC through the Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) to em bark on a mission to dramat ically increase food donation from large food businesses beginning in October 2021. In under a year since this work started and barely eight months since the law took ef fect, Feeding New York State surpassed one million new pounds of food donated due to their efforts and ongoing compliance with the law.
DEC today also announced a new agreement with the Center for EcoTechnology (CET) to provide additional technical assistance to busi nesses interested in sustain ably managing excess food and food scraps to further reduce the amount of wasted food. Nearly $1 million will help fund a three-year effort to help businesses, munici palities, and composting and other organics recycling fa cilities increase the amount of food scraps that are recy cled.CET will help devel op methods to reduce the amount of food wasted, create solutions to realize potential monetary savings to their purchasing costs, and imple ment food scraps collection and recycling programs. CET will also assist composting and anaerobic digestion fa cilities with improving op erations and potentially ex panding to incorporate more food scraps. Additionally, CET will assist in the devel opment of expanded markets for the resultant compost or digestate.CETPresident Ashley Mus pratt said, “We’re so thrilled to see New York’s bold and multi-pronged commitment to wasted food reduction and it’s an honor for CET to be an implementing partner. We’re excited to share our decades of practical experience helping to bolster wasted food diver sion marketplaces through direct assistance to wasted food generators, food rescue organizations, and organics processors operating in the state.”The CET assistance and Feeding New York State sup port both come from the EPF. Among the many environ mental victories in the en acted 2022-23 State Budget, Governor Kathy Hochul and legislative leaders increased the EPF to $400 million, the highest-ever level of funding in the program’s history. This boost includes an increase of $500,000 for organics re cycling that is part of a total increase of $3.7 million for municipal recycling over last year’s budget. The EPF supports climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts, improves agricul tural resources to promote sustainable agriculture, pro tects water sources, advances conservation efforts, and pro vides recreational opportuni ties for New Yorkers. More information on the Feeding New York State mile stone can be found at the Feeding New York State web site (leaves DEC website). More information on the CET technical assistance pro gram and other DEC efforts to increase food donation and food scraps recycling can be found at the CET website .
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The New York State Depart ment of Environmental Con servation (DEC) and Feeding New York State, the state asso ciation of New York’s 10 Feed ing America member food banks, today announced that a total of one million pounds of food was donated to hun gry New Yorkers as part of the ongoing implementation of the State’s Food Donation and Food Scraps Recycling Law. This significant mile stone is one of several benefits of the law as DEC builds on efforts to reduce waste and climate-altering emissions caused by landfilling, while providing quality food to New Yorkers in need.
Major Milestone in Food Donation Helps Families in Need New Assistance Program Unveiled to Further Increase Food Scraps Recycling and Divert Food Scraps from Landfills
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“DEC’s food waste recycling efforts are making a differ ence both in the lives of those in need and in the ongoing fight against climate change,” DEC Commissioner Basil Seg gos said. “Governor Kathy Ho chul’s ongoing support of this and other initiatives to help ensure families have access to quality food complements DEC’s work to reduce green house gases from landfilled waste and achieve the State’s ambitious climate goals. I congratulate Feeding New York State, our food scrap pro viders, and all our partners for helping meet our goals and strengthen communities.”
Commissioner Seggos and Feeding New York State Announce OneMillion-Pound Milestone in Ongoing Food Waste and Donation Initiative
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