THIS GUIDE INCLUDES: EMW Sports, Programs & Clubs • Community & Recreation Programs A Publication of the East Aurora Advertiser, Neighbor-to-Neighbor News, Inc. • May 2016
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SUMMER DANCE CAMPS
Begins in May 2016
Janeen Cole, Owner/Director
Acro Camp
“Become a Princess for a Day!”
A fun-filled camp for your acrobat! This workshop focuses on both tumbling and dance with no experience required!
Girls Ages 3-7
Enjoy Ballet, Jazz, Creative Movement, Tumbling, Crafts and much more, focusing on a different princess each day.
SESSION 1: JUNE 27-30 • SESSION 2: AUGUST 1-4 3-4 Yr. Olds “Pretty Princesses” Monday-Thursday 10am-12noon
5-7 Yr. Olds “Dancing Queens” Monday-Thursday 12noon-2pm COST: $85 per student/session (4 classes)
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Elma Town Park Information
TOWN OF ELMA
Creek Road Park - See sports schedules for park activities.
Elected Officials
Most Baseball, Football, and Soccer games are played at Creek Road Park. Practices are usually held there unless the coach specifies another area. Creek Road Tennis Courts- Two courts are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Courts are available from 8 a.m.9 p.m. in the spring, summer, and fall. A Basketball area is also available. Elma Village Green- Summer hours: 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Shelters are available for Elma residents. Please call Town Hall at 652-3260 ext. 4 for reservations. Gazebo at Elma Village Green- Site of the summer concerts. Civic organizations may use this facility with reservations made with the Town Clerk; call 652-3260 ext. 4. Elma Meadows- While this facility is located in the Town of Elma, Elma Meadows is an Erie County Park. For reservations for shelters call 858-8351. Elma Meadows Golf Course telephone number is 655-3037. Winter activities are also available at Elma Meadows as weather permits.
Supervisor: Dennis M. Powers Councilpersons: Michael Nolan James Malczewski Thomas Fallon Tracy Petrocy Town Clerk: Patricia King Highway Superintendent: Wayne Clark Town Justice: Robert J. Pierce Town Justice: Joseph Sakowski Elma Town Hall: 652-3260 / Fax 652-3560 1600 Bowen Road, Elma, NY 14059 Highway Superintendent: 652-2515
TOWN OF MARILLA Elected Officials
Marilla Town Park Information
Marilla Town Park - Located on Three Rod Road, available for
Supervisor: Earl Gingerich Jr. Councilpersons: Brian Nolan Deborah Beats Randy Reichert Julie Lathrop Town Clerk: Dawn Pearce Highway Superintendent: Ronald Unverdorben Town Justice: David Wyzykowski Town Justice: Thomas Labin Marilla Town Hall: 652-5350 / Fax 652-2541 1740 Two Rod Road, Marilla, NY 14102 Highway Garage: 652-7311
reservations for any resident of Marilla. Call the Town Clerk’s office at 652-5350 to make arrangements.
Wales Town Park Information
Wales Town Park - Located next to the Town Hall. To reserve
Town Park shelter(s) and fields you must file a written request to the Town Clerk. Residents and organizations of the Town of Wales have precedence.
TOWN OF WALES Elected Officials
Memorial Day Parades Sunday, May 29, 2016 Marilla - Starts at 1 p.m. from Fire Hall on Two Rod Road and West Ave. and ends at the Veteran’s Memorial on Bullis Road. Hot dogs served after the ceremony by Marilla Kiwanis Club.
Supervisor: Rickey Venditti Councilpersons: Jude Hartrich Gerald Klinck Donald Butcher Michael Simon Town Clerk: Mindy Eaton Highway Superintendent: Michael Zywar Receiver of Taxes: Mindy Eaton Town Justice: Howard Lobaugh Town Justice: Raymond Poliseno Town Court: 652-3320 Wales Town Hall: 652-0589 / Fax 652-3703 12345 Big Tree Road, Wales Center, NY 14169 Highway Superintendent: 652-0589 ext. 3
Monday, May 30, 2016 Elma - Starts at 9 a.m. Line up at Library. Parade proceeds from Old Town Hall, 1910 Bowen Road, to New Town Hall, 1600 Bowen Road. If you are interested in participating, contact George Blair at 652-9560. Wales - Starts at 12 p.m. from Hunters Creek Road and Big Tree Road, continuing to Big Tree Road and ending at the Wales Town Park. Call Town Hall at 652-0589 for further information or if you are interested in participating.
About This Guide... The Elma Review is pleased to present this year-round Recreation Guide in cooperation with the towns of Elma, Marilla and Wales. Through the support of the advertisers, this guide was printed at no expense to the taxpayers. Any organization or advertisers who would like to appear in next year’s issue, please contact Kerry Galuski at 652-3260 x120. 3
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RECREATION PROGRAMS Latimer Tri-Town Recreation Ice Hockey Program Directors : Joe Monnin & Lee Weston All youth in grades 1 through 8 are eligible to participate in the ice hockey program. This program is designed to teach basic skating and hockey skills. The program starts at the end of September and concludes in February. The program meets at Leisure Rinks, Southtowns, 75 Weiss Road near the corner of Rts. 277 and 240. (Just north of Southwestern Blvd.) Practice starts promptly at 7am and runs until 10am. After a few weeks, groups will be divided into smaller groups with specific times. An informational meeting for new participants will be held in the Iroquois Middle School cafeteria in mid-September. Visit www.latimerhockey.com to register.
Tri-Town Aquatic Club
Tri-Town Aquatic Club, Inc. P.O. Box 431, Elma, NY 14059 Head Coach: Mike O'Connor For more information, visit www.ttacswim.org TTAC is dedicated to providing an opportunity for all children to engage in the wholesome, lifetime sport and recreational activity of swimming. Our members range from beginners to highly competitive racers. We are a technique-oriented club dedicated to creating a fun and satisfying experience for all swimmers. TTAC swims at the Iroquois Middle School pool year round.
Tri-Town Travel Soccer
Tri-Town United Soccer Club P.O. Box 94, Elma, NY 14059 For more information, visit www.tritownsoccer.org. Tri-Town United Soccer Club is a member of the Buffalo and WNY Junior Soccer League, offering travel teams for boys and girls from the ages of under 8 to under 19. Tri-Town United Soccer is a member of a competitive travel league, therefore the process of choosing teams includes tryouts, which will be held in late summer/early fall for the following summer season. Depending on the players age some teams will have multiple age groups. Tryouts are held in August for the U13 and up teams and October for the U12 and below teams. Indoor Training is held at Sahlen's Sports Park starting in January. The season runs from May to July with home games played at the Tri-Town/EMW Soccer Complex, 7100 Seneca Street, Elma and other WNY townships.
EMW SPORTS & CLUBS EMW Soccer Registration Fall 2016 EMW Soccer’s goal is to promote, teach and develop soccer in the Elma, Marilla and Wales towns. Games are played September and October at the EMW Fields, 7070 Seneca St., next to Sahlen’s Sports Park. EMW Soccer is co-ed and open to youth residing in Elma, Marilla, Wales and surrounding towns. Boys and Girls: Birthdates Kinderpints 12/1/10 - 11/30/11 (Under 6) 1/2 Pints 12/1/08 - 11/30/10 (Under 8) Pints 12/1/06 - 11/30/08 (Under 10) Quarts 12/1/04 - 11/30/06 (Under 12) Gallons 12/1/02 - 11/30/04 (Under 14) Kegs 12/1/97 - 11/30/02 (Under 18) Registration for the 2016 fall season will begin on May 1st online at www.emwsoccer.org. In person registration will be held at Sahlen’s Sports Park on Sat., May 14th from 10am to 12pm at the EMW Blue Concession Stand, 7100 Seneca St. *First time registrants must bring a copy of their birth certificate. Children need not attend registration. ** Late registration will be accepted provided there is space in the child’s division. Late registrations require a late fee per child. Cost: By May 31, $50 for Kinderpints, $60 for all others, $170 family maximum. Registrations after May 31 are considered late and will be accepted only as space is available. Late registration by June 30, $60 for Kinderpints, $70 for all others, $200 family maximum. Late registration after July 1 $70 for Kinderpints, $80 for all others, no family discount. For more information, contact Commissioner Bob Schmidle, 655-6080, or visit www.emwsoccer.org.
EMW Baseball EMW Baseball is a division of Elma Marilla Wales Sports Inc. This year nearly 750 boys and girls are participating. Baseball is run by a 17-member, all-volunteer board of directors. Registration was held in February. Practices started in early April, with the season beginning in early May. Registration fees vary, depending on the age of a child and how many children in a family sign up. For the 2016 season, Farm league (T-ball) fee was $45 and all other leagues $60/child. Third child from same family was $30; no charge for additional children from that family. Registration info is usually on signs at Bullis and Bowen. EMW Baseball also operates the concession stand at Creek Road Park during games; proceeds help with baseball expenses that registration fees don’t cover. Parent volunteers from each team staff the stand.
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Boys & Girls Club of Elma, Marilla and Wales
Summer Fun Camp 2016 2080 Girdle Road, Elma, New York 14059 • (716) 652-9292 • (716) 655-2067 fax
Join us this summer for fun, friendships, and exploration! Open to Youth (Entering in the Fall of 2016) 1st-9th Grade
Day camp programs at the Boys & Girls Club of Elma, Marilla and Wales offer indoor and outdoor activities, plus opportunities for fun, friendships, and exploration. Our programs group children by grade and encourage their growing ability to make choices, and work with others. Our camp leaders work collaboratively to develop a fun curriculum that takes advantage of all that the summer offers. They use playgrounds, the surrounding communities, and special visitors as an extension of the camp, helping children to discover science, explore nature, and engage in the creative arts, while learning about the vast opportunities in the world around them.
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Rangers:
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Grades 4th-6th
at Iroquois Intermediate School 2111 Girdle Road, Elma
Grades 7th-9th
at the Boys & Girls Club of EMW
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Summer Camp Hours 7:15am-6:00pm – No early drop offs will be allowed! Camp Times Are EXACT! Late pick-ups will be assessed a late fee. Session themes are designed to help bring extra fun, individuality, excitement, and camp craziness to the week. We incorporate them into our activities, arts & crafts, group talks, and party at the end of each week.
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June 13th
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Lasertron
July 5th-8th
June 20th
USA
Coca Cola Field
#3
July 11th-15th
June 27th
The Great Outdoors
Penn Dixie
#4
July 18th-July 22nd
July 5th
World of Color
Art Museum
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July 25th-July 29th
July 11th
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July 18th
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August 1st
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August 22nd-August 26th
August 8th
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Aquarium
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August 29th-September 2nd
August 15th
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Eternal Flame Falls
#2
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NOTE: FIELD TRIPS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
COST OF CAMP:
Members $125/week or $30/day; Non-Members $135/week or $35/day; Non-Residents $145/week or $40/day Registration forms are available at the Boys & Girls Club of EMW, Elma Primary and the Elma Town Hall Please send completed registration forms and payment to: Boys & Girls Club of Elma, Marilla and Wales, 2080 Girdle Road, Elma, New York 14059 Check payable to: Boys & Girls Club of EMW
Camp letters will be sent to all campers two weeks prior to camp answering questions including field trip information (time/cost), specific activities, and what to bring each day.
For Camp Availability: Please Call Executive Director of Boys & Girls Club of EMW, Tracey Karp-Theal at 652-9292. 7
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EMW SPORTS & CLUBS Iroquois Girl Scouts,
“Where Girls Grow Strong!� The Iroquois Girl Scouts serves the areas of Elma, Marilla, and Wales. Currently there are 8 troops and 97 members. We have diverse programs for every interest, from computer science to health care, business skills to the arts, animal care to auto maintenance. We are not just cookies and camping. All girls ages 5-17 or in grades K-12 are welcome, as well as any adult. For more information, call the Girl Scout Service Center at 837-6400, Kelly Garrow ext. 6082.
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Come and join Cub Scouts. Plenty of fun and excitement! Enjoy sports, crafts, camping, hiking, the pinewood derby, the Blue & Gold dinner, and friendships with other scouts. Cub Scouts is for all boys, seven years and older. Organizational meetings will be held in September. For more information: Elma residents should contact Tom Shafer at 668-5474 or Tom VanSplunder at 668-0159. Marilla residents should contact Christopher Stayoch at 655-4856. Wales residents should contact Richard Kingston at 864-0657.
A program for boys ages 11 through 18, including vigorous outdoor activities, peer group leadership, pro-social behavioral activities, a values-enriched program under the counsel of adult leaders. Includes many camping activities and Summer Camp. Elma residents should contact Frank Ducoli, Troop 325, 652-2148, or Carl Rosati, Troop 238, 822-3537, or Mark Kihlberg, Pack 325, 687- 1080. Marilla residents should contact Mark Zydel, 652-6113. Wales residents may contact Paul Borden, 652-5383. Holland residents may contact Ernie Langford, 5372926.
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Welcome to the World of 4-H! throughout the year to boys and girls who are ages 5-18 (age as of January 1 of the current year). 4-H is open to everyone regardless of gender, race, color, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status. "4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills."
The 4-H Youth Development Program is a youth component of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County, whose offices are located at 21 South Grove Street, East Aurora. Though located in East Aurora, programming opportunities are extended to all the citizens of Erie County. The 4-H program provides research-based, informal educational opportunities
4-H members (whether part of a club or working on projects independently) can pursue their chosen interests in the following areas: Citizenship and Civic Education: 4-H members gain an understanding of democratic principles and explore the rights, privileges, and responsibilities of U. S. citizenship. Emphasis is placed on the relationship of citizens to one another through community service, service learning, cultural education, and intergenerational programs. Communications and Expressive Arts: Projects and activities in this area help 4-H members learn to express themselves clearly, confidently and creatively through public presentations, writing, photography, art, crafts, music, and drama. Consumer and Family Sciences: Home-centered projects and activities help 4-H members build the capacity to meet their changing needs as they grow individually and progress through the stages of family life. Youth learn about human development, interpersonal relations and the management of resources through projects in child care and babysitting, clothing and textiles, consumer education, home environment, parenting and family life. Environmental Education and Earth Sciences: Projects and activities are designed to create environmental awareness and build a commitment to environmental stewardship. 4-H members learn about nature and ecology, wildlife and geology, water, weather and soils, composting and recycling, energy production and the responsible use of natural resources for recreational and economic purposes. Many kinds of outdoor recreational activities are used as educational vehicles in this program area.
Healthy Lifestyles Education: Through this program area young people are enabled to accept responsibility for maintaining and improving their physical, intellectual, emotional and social health and to acquire patterns of living that foster concern for health, nutrition, fitness, safety and quality of life for themselves and others. Personal Development and Leadership: Youth explore and learn about themselves, set personal goals, develop life skills and competencies, interact with peers, develop personal values and ethical character traits. Development of these skills and characteristics is often the focus of special youth conferences, workshops, camping experiences and other group events and activities. Plants and Animals: Youth are introduced to biological principles, breeding, growth, processing, marketing and consumer utilization of food, fiber, and non-food products and services through projects and activities related to gardening, pets, livestock, horses, poultry, and aquaculture. Science and Technology: Through this program youth experience fundamental scientific processes, learn basic principles and develop skills needed to solve technical problems. Project areas include biological sciences, physical sciences, technology and engineering (aerospace, automotive, bicycle, computers, electricity and electronics, engine, wood science and industrial arts).
Elma, Marilla, Wales, and the surrounding areas have approximately 30 4-H clubs and after-school programs as well as many individual members who are “Learning by Doing.� Most clubs accept new members at the beginning of the club year (October 1-September 30); but some clubs due to location, program interest, or ages of members are not able to accept new members. To enroll in a club or as an independent/individual member, or find out more including how to start your own club, call Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County at 652-5400 ext. 131 or 130. New members need to be enrolled by May 1 of the current club year and need to meet required program criteria in order to be eligible to participate in the Erie County Fair. Returning or continuing members need to be enrolled by December 1 and need to have met required program criteria in order to be elibilbe to participate in the Erie County Fair.
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EMW SPORTS AND CLUBS
EMW Football & Cheerleading The story of EMW Football and Cheerleading began 50 years ago in the town of East Aurora. The year was 1966 and five men from the towns of Elma, Marilla, and Wales helped the new organization break away from the more established East Aurora Little Loop Football program. EMW Football and Cheerleading started with only two football teams and our organization now boasts four football and four cheerleading teams. EMW Football and Cheerleading has been a member of a few leagues, the old Southtown Football league, OATKA Football league, and now we have returned home to the Empire West Youth Football and Cheerleading league consisting of Lancaster, East Aurora, Orchard Park, Holland, Eden, Alden, Cheektowaga Airlanes, and Hamburg.
three cheerleading competitions, but what they are really doing is preparing themselves for life, making lifelong friendships, and creating memories that will treasure for the rest of their lives.
EMW Football and Cheerleading’s guiding principle is that every child deserves and has the absolute right to fulfill and live out their dreams on the football field and on the cheerleading mat. At EMW all of our board members, coaches, and volunteers go through extensive training and must pass a background check. While we sincerely want all our young athletes to find success in their sport, it is much more important to us that they find success in life and all of our coaches strive to teach our young athletes the life lessons of discipline, self- determination, and team work. Our football players play league games and take part in football tournaments. Our cheerleaders cheer the football teams on and compete in at least
At the end of the day, EMW Football and Cheerleading along with our great partners at the Iroquois Central School District, and the towns of Elma, Marilla, and Wales have the goal of creating a love of sport in all of our young athletes and preparing them for all the challenges that life will throw at them. We are extremely confident that we will be successful in our goal because of our amazing coaches/volunteers, excellent partners, but most of all because of the outstanding athletes.
EMW FOOTBALL & CHEERLEADING REGISTRATION
Register now online at www.emwfootballandcheerleading.org or In-Person Registration: Saturday, May 21st from 12-3pm at the Creek Road Fields, Elma What do you need to have to register?
• Bring your physician signed physical (if possible), dated after September 1, 2015. • Copy of Birth Certificate. • Registration fees due at time of signup: $90/1 child, $180/2 children, 3+ children free. • Football Jersey fee due at time of signup is $65. (unless player already has jersey) • 2 Separate $125.00 checks postmarked for December 17, 2016, each returned after concession stand volunteering has been done and ALL equipment is turned in. • Separate $50.00 check ($100 max per family) for lottery ticket fundraiser. • Rookie Cheerleaders ~ be prepared to purchase warm-up suit, sneakers, crop top and spankies. All purchases will be made through the online cheer store (Approximately $170) • Registration fee increases to $100.00 after May 31, 2016
Age Breakdown for Football Players & Cheerleaders: Cheer Mascot (3-5) by Sept. 1st Pee Wee (6-8) by Sept. 1st Freshman (9-10) by Sept. 1st JV (11-12) by Sept. 1st Varsity (13-14) by Sept. 1st Varsity Cheer (13-15) by Sept. 1st
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For those interested in Varsity Football, Varsity Cheerleading or Cheer Mascot- If you have any questions or concerns please see contacts below: Football Commissioner, Bill Nolan @ 697-8485 Cheerleading Coordinator, Lisa Ellis @ 390-6216 EMW Vice President, Amanda Nolan @ 713-3019 EMW President, Jim Michalek @ 983-9529 Visit us online at www.emwfootballandcheerleading.org 13
EMW PROGRAMS AND CLUBS Elma Home Bureau
The Elma Home Bureau is proud of taking an active part in our town for the past 80 years. We are a branch of a state federation that encourages creativity through crafts. Our members strive to contribute to the community by making donations of cash, food, and gift items to organizations such as FISH, Erie County Home and Infirmary, Southeast Community Center, and Home Bureau scholarships. You need not be craft-oriented to enjoy our warm, social, and productive group. Members range in age from 30 to 70-plus. We offer a diverse range of interests and activities. Meetings are at 7:00 p.m. every Thursday with a monthly meeting on the last Thursday of each month, September through May, at Elma United Methodist Church, 2991 Bowen Road.
Porterville Home Bureau
The Porterville Home Bureau has been a part of the Marilla community for over 90 years. As a member of the State Federation of Home Bureaus, we have a strong commitment to community service, our scholarship program, consumer education, as well as our craft program. New members 18 years or older are always welcome. Meetings are on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, March through December, at 10 a.m. at the Marilla Community Center, Two Rod Road. For more information call Gail Berger at 655-1809.
Elma Historical Society
The Elma Historical Society’s mission is to preserve the past for the future. In this endeavor we have increased the Elma Town Museum from one building to three buildings featuring displays of artifacts that span almost two centuries of Elma’s history. The Town of Elma Museum Complex is made up of the recently renovated 1846 Hurd House showcasing a reference library and a “trip” back in time; a barn museum that volunteers built in 2005, housing Elma’s vintage dairy and farming equipment; and a recently reconstructed 1846 saw mill with a working waterwheel. The mill was built by local volunteers at no cost to Town residents. The Museum Complex is located at 3011 Bowen Rd. in Elma and is open most Thursdays from 1-4 p.m. and the first and third Sundays from May through September from 1-4 p.m. and the museum is also open when there are activities at the Village Green Park. Special tours can be arranged by calling either the Museum at 655-0046 or President Marlene Baumgartner at 652-9458. Visit our web-site at www.elmanyhistory.com for on going events. The Society is again offering a $500 scholarship to a winning Iroquois High School senior who presents an essay on local history. Visit the website for meetings of the Society and events.
2016 Schedule Wed., June 1 Thurs., July 7 Thurs., July 14 Thurs., July 21 Wed., July 27 Thurs., July 28 Thurs., August 4 Sun., September 18 Sat., December 10
5:30pm 12noon 8:00pm 6:30pm 12noon 6:30pm 12noon 12noon 4:30pm
Iroquois 7th & 8th Grade Chorus & Orchestra Kids Day (Magic Show) Ted B. Movie Night Outside at the Pavillion - TBA Creek Bend (Blue Grass) Kids Day (Nickle City Reptiles) The Divas Band Jack Civiletto (Sings Sinatra) AG Day Christmas in Marilla
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EMW PROGRAMS AND CLUBS Marilla Historical Society The Town of Marilla, Marilla Historical Society and the Eastern Re-enactors Association will sponsor the twelfth Annual Marilla Civil War Days on June 25 & 26 at the Marilla Town Park on Three Rod Road. Hours: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The events include Civil War living history both days, a ladies tea, battles both days, numerous skirmishes, military drills, a period dance on Saturday evening featuring Creek Bend and other vignettes of the era, a Sunday morning church service at 10:00 am and many other activities. New and exciting scenario and candle light tour on Saturday. Food will be available. Parking and admission are free. For more information contact Mary Beth Serafin at 652-1827 and Hubert and Sally Kutter at 652-7608. Please also check the website www.marillacivilwardays.com. Marilla Historical Society meets on the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Marilla Community Center. Visitors and new members always welcome.
Kenneglenn Scenic & Nature Preserve
Marilla Historical Museum, 1810 Two Rod Road, is open most Tuesday evenings from 7-9 p.m., the third Sunday of each month from 2-4 p.m., and by appointment. Tours always welcome. For more information call Mary Beth Serafin 652-1827 or Hubert Kutter, 652-7608.
Kenneglenn is a 131-acre Nature Preserve that runs along the spectacular Hunter's Creek gorge. The Preserve features forest lands, meadows, wetlands, as well as beautiful views of the gently rolling hills that are characteristic of southern Erie County. Kenneglenn is adjacent to the Hunter's Creek Land Bank owned by Erie County, forming a band of protected open space along Hunters Creek. The Preserve is accessible to the public for hiking, nature study and educational programs on a limited access basis. Group tours are offered at least four times each year. Kenneglenn is owned by the Western New York Land Conservancy a not-for-profit land trust based in East Aurora. The Western New York Land Conservancy protects over 4,000 acres of land including scenic vistas, forested lands, wetlands, fragile natural ecosystems, lakefront shorelines and working farms across the eight counties of Western New York. For more information on Kenneglenn or the Western New York Land Conservancy please contact us at 716-687-1225, or PO Box 471, East Aurora, NY 14052 or visit www.wnylc.org.
Wales Historical Society Meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Memorial Building on Emery Road, South Wales. The public is welcome. If you wish to attend and need transportation, contact Pat at 652-4270 or Dee at 982-8362. Our address is P.O. Box 185, Wales Center, NY 14169.
Sgt. Mark Rademacher VFW Post #7795 Meetings are the fourth Thursday of each month at the American Legion Post, 1 Legion Dr. East Aurora at 7:00 p.m. Contact Howard Lobaugh at 457-8114.
Iroquois Community Education The Iroquois Central School Community Education Program offers a wide range of adult evening classes which are held in the fall and spring, including computer classes, arts and crafts, finance, dance, insurance reduction courses, 5-hour prelicensing, first-aid, physical fitness, swimming, painting, and on-line courses. All courses are listed in the district newsletter or you may visit www.iroquoiscsd.org. Community Education also offers Driver’s Education throughout the year. For more information, contact the Community Education office at 652-3000 ext. 7402. The Iroquois Central School District’s Community Education department is in the process of developing a schedule of some programs previously offered through Tri Town Summer Recreation. In being responsive and fiscally responsible to the needs of the community, many of the programs will continue while others will need to be modified or possibly discontinued. The Boys & Girls Club of Elma, Marilla and Wales (EMW) will be assuming the responsibilities of the Day Camp activities while Community Education will take over the programs more instructional in nature, such as Learn-to-swim and tennis during the summer months and Ski Club during the winter months. Both Iroquois Community Education and the Boys & Girls Club of EMW are working together to continue to offer these programs as seamlessly as possible to our community. A list of these and all other Community Education programs can be found on the Iroquois Central School district website at www.iroquoiscsd.org under the “Community” link on the menu bar. Registration for summer Community Education programs will be conveniently available through a secure online registration process once the summer schedule has been finalized. Information on the Summer Day Camp can be found on the Boys & Girls Club of EMW website at http:// bgcemw.org/. 15
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EMW PROGRAMS AND CLUBS Aurora Women’s Club
The Aurora Women's Club is a local branch of the General Federation Women's Clubs. Women of any age who are residents of East Aurora, Elma, Marilla and Wales are welcome to join. The group enjoys social activities throughout the year and focuses on fundraising events and volunteer activities. Funds are raised for local libraries, Mercy Flight, FISH, East Aurora and EMW Boys and Girls Clubs, etc. Meetings are on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 at the Senior Center in East Aurora on Oakwood Avenue followed by a program or social time. New members are always welcome. Call Kathleen Meyers, President, 652-5918, for information.
Kiwanis Club of Elma
Kiwanis meets Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Elma Towne Grill, Clinton Street and Bowen Road. Call Roger Clark, Secretary, 652-0848, for information. Elma Telephone Directory distribution - late summer.
Elma Memorial V.F.W. Post #5861
Kiwanis Club of Marilla
Kiwanis Club of Marilla has been part of the community since 1965. The meetings are held the 1st, 3rd and 4th Thursday of most months at the Whistle Stop Restaurant at 6:30pm. The club is appreciative to the residents for supporting their fundraisers which allows the club to serve the community and especially the youth. For information on membership, please call Sally Kutter at 652-7608 or on facebook: Kiwanis Marilla.
Our post has a monthly meeting every first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at 3007 Bowen Road, the Elma Senior Center. We start with a meal at 6 p.m., with a meeting following at 7 p.m. We welcome all men and woman who served overseas in any conflict. Our annual Buddy Poppy Drive is the last week of May. The monies collected helps us to entertain the Veterans in V.A. hospitals in Buffalo, Batavia and E.C.M.C., as well as helping our Tri-Town Veterans. Please contact Commander Fred Streif at 675-6320, Senior Vice Commander Howard Lobaugh at 457-8114, Dick Matthies, Surgeon at 655-1578. Come join your fellow comrades.
V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary #5861
Meets at 1 p.m. at the Elma Senior Center, 3007 Bowen Rd., the third Monday of each month. The Auxiliary donates food baskets to area needy families at Thanksgiving and Christmas, gift cards are given to the Homeless Veterans, and items to the Erie County Home and Infirmary throughout the year. Also contribute to the Veterans Hospital in Buffalo. The spring fundraiser helps with these projects. We join the V.F.W. Post for the Memorial Day and Veterans Day ceremonies. For more information, contact Marie Stier, President, at 652-5829.
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Kiwanis Club of Wales
Kiwanis Club of Wales meets every Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Iron Kettle Restaurant located at 1009 Olean Road, East Aurora. Executive Secretary: Joan Keicher at 652-2306. You may also contact Earl Gingerich at 310-7907.
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The Countryside Garden Club of Elma is dedicated to promoting gardening at home and in the community, protecting our environment and the beautification of public areas in our town. Membership is open to all in the tri-town area. Meetings are held at 10 a.m. on the second Wednesday of the month. Call President Rita Ippolito at 202-4211 or Secretary Carol Hasselback at 652-7095 for more information. Limited to 20 people.
SENIOR CITIZENS GROUPS Elma Senior Citizens
Marilla Senior Citizens Marilla Community Center 1810 Two Road Road 652-0573
Elma Senior Center 3007 Bowen Road PO Box 246 652-3374
Hours: Tues., Wed., and Thurs., 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The center is open to all residents over age 55. Stop in for a tour and monthly calendar of events, coffee, tea, and companionship. Exercise: Our exercise room is open to all on Tuesdays and Thrusdays. We have a bike and three treadmills for use and videos as needed. The park has a path that is ¾-mile around, for use anytime. Arthritis Tai Chi every Thursday at 10:00 am at the Senior Center. On Tuesday at 10:00 am is a park walk weather permitting. Woodcarvers: Tues., 9:30 a.m. Area woodcarvers meet to enjoy sharing and working together. Many projects are shown at the Erie County Fair. Cards: Thurs., 7 p.m. euchre is offered and Saturday's from 12-4 pm as well. We are always looking for more players. Knitting: Thursdays at 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Learn knitting, continue a project or start something new with an expert knitter. Library: Books galore! No charge, no time limit. Library is open during regular hours for anyone wishing to borrow or drop off books or magazines. Clubs: Wed., 12 noon: Elma Seniors have been meeting for over 30 years with a bag lunch, six banquets for holidays, 50/50, bingo, cards, dominos, pool and weekly meetings. Coffee and tea are provided. We celebrate birthdays once per month, plus other activities. This is a social club and will have open seating for anyone wishing to visit. We are looking for new members! Trips: Each month there is a local one-day trip from the center. May will be two Philharmonic concerts; June will be a trip to Erie, PA; July is the Boat Ride (Niagara Cruises); August is the Ice Mine (Coudersport); September is Seneca/Allegany and October is Amish. Season tickets for the BPO with lunch. We are also planning two overnight trips this year. July 28 & 29 trip to Lancaster, PA for Samson at Sight and Sound Theatre. The other trip is in October to Branson. These trips are for members first but open after the first week to all. Call for pricing & to register. July 20 - Polish/German dinner followed by The Buffalo Touch Concert at the Village Green. Harvest Festival on September 17, 2016. The center offers AARP’s driving class three times a year, March, July & October, plus flu shots, HEAP, speakers and other interests to seniors.
The seniors meet every second and fourth Thursday of the month at 12 noon at the Marilla Community Center, 1810 Two Rod Road. Before our meetings we enjoy dessert, coffee and tea. After our meetings we have speakers on an informational subject, or we play games, cards, or bingo. We always have a 50/50 split. We have a very active calendar, with picnics, potlucks, and holiday parties. Each month there is a one day trip or luncheon, please feel free to contact Helen at 652-0573 for further information if interested. Reservation for all trips and luncheons have to be made in advance. The center also offers a 55 Alive Driving Class; next class is April 21-22 and October 20-21 at 9:00 am, please contact Debbie Baran at 655-0048. For more information contact Helen Bourgeois at 6520573.
Wales Senior Citizens Wales Center Town Hall 12345 Big Tree Road 652-0589
The seniors meet the first Monday of every month, except for holidays when the meeting is held on the second Monday. Meetings are held at the Wales Center Town Hall on 20A. Seniors start to gather around 10:30 a.m. and lunch will begin at noon. Everyone is asked to bring a dish to pass. Each month activities offer something special for all involved. This is a great time to spend time with friends. If you are interested in joining our group or would like to learn about our activities, please call George Hawley at 652-5983 or Cherie Fisher, 457-9429.
ABOUT ELMA large firms like Moog, Steuben Foods, and Servotronics. Its heart is a retail plaza in the center of town, several restaurants scattered throughout the town, and many small businesses that provide residents with a multitude of services. While farming has been the backbone of agriculture, horse farms are becoming more prevalent. Nurseries and greenhouse operations also provide great greenery and color, they also provide the stock for several larger nurseries in the area. There is a wealth of treasures in Elma, some historic, some educational, and others just plain fun. If you take the time to learn more about Elma, you will find out why Elma is such a great place to live and raise a family.
Incorporated in April of 1857 the Town of Elma was split from the Towns of Aurora and Lancaster. Encompassing 36 square miles with two major waterways, the Buffalo Creek and Cazenovia Creek, Elma sits squarely in the center of Erie County and can safely call itself the “Heart” of Erie County. Over 11,304 residents call Elma home, as does Iroquois Central School, one of Western New York’s top rated school systems, and Elma Meadows Golf Course, one of Erie County’s top public courses. Residents enjoy spending time with their family and friends at two of Elma’s parks, the Elma Village Green and Creek Road Park. There are also athletic fields, a Senior Center, Town Museum, and Public Library. Elma has a vibrant business community anchored by 18
VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANIES Recruits and Volunteers Needed!
Call your local fire company for Information: Elma Fire Company
2945 Bowen Road Elma, NY 14059; 652-1674 / 652-1676
Spring Brook Fire Company 31 Pound Road Spring Brook, NY 14140; 652-1806
Blossom Fire Company 1000 North Blossom Road Elma, NY 14059; 668-2775
Jamison Road Fire Company 1071 Jamison Road Elma, NY 14059; 652-6760
Marilla Fire Company Marilla Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary Two Rod Road, P.O. Box 124 Marilla, NY 14102; 652-1080/652-0491
Wales Center Fire Company Route 20, Wales Center; 652-0151
South Wales Fire Company Route 16, South Wales; 652-6659
LIBRARIES Elma Public Library - 652-2719
Marilla Free Library - 652-7449
Located at 1860 Bowen Rd., the Elma Public Library provides year-round story times and activities for children. Toddler Time for ages 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 and Preschool Story Time for ages 3 1/2 - 5 1/2 combine stories with crafts, games and activities. Registrations occur in September, January, and June; call for more information. Summer Reading Clubs for children of all ages provide activities and surprises to help encourage reading throughout the summer. Programs begin as soon as school ends, and continue through the middle of August. Highly popular for youths entering grades six through nine is the Battle of the Books. After reading selected books, teams from public libraries throughout Erie County compete in a trivia contest at the beginning of August. The Elma team won the event in 1999. Computers with a selection of educational software for use by children beginning at preschool level are available, Access to the Internet is provided with a valid library card (and parental permission for children). Word processing, other Microsoft Office software, and numerous electronic information databases also are provided for use by the community. Additional programs for adults, children, and families may be scheduled throughout the year. Call the library at 652-2719 for more information about programs and services. The Friends of the Elma Public Library holds fund-raising activities year-round to support this library, including the sale of root beer floats at summer concerts and the annual used book sale during September. Summer Library Hours: Mon. & Wed., 1-9 p.m., Tues. & Thurs. 10 a.m-6 p.m., Fri. 1-9 p.m. Closed Saturday Winter Hours: begin on Labor Day. Closed Thursdays
The Marilla Free Library is located at 11637 Bullis Road. Materials available for loan include adult and children’s books, music CDs, magazines, videos, DVDs, books on tape and books on CD. Items available within the Buffalo & Erie County Library system can also be requested to be sent to this library. Computers are available for public use with software for children from Pre-K and up. Individuals can access the Internet without cost. WiFi Services are also available. Children under 17 must have parental permission to have access to filtered versions of the internet. Programs for children are held at scheduled times throughout the year, including Storytime for children ages three-five, craft programs for those five to 11 and special programs on occasion. A Summer Reading Program which promotes reading and includes fun activities is an annual event for school age children. Those entering sixth through ninth grade are invited to join the library’s Battle of the Books Team. This is a reading program where participants all over Erie County read the same books and then compete by answering trivia questions. The Marilla Free Library team won the 9th Annual Event in 2007 and placed second and third in 2009. A book club meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month. The library’s meeting room may be reserved by community groups. A photocopy machine for black & white and color copies is available. The Friends of Marilla Free Library are a very active group and sponsor many fundraising activities in support of the library, including an annual book sale every September. They also provide many valuable hours of volunteer assistance. New members are always welcome. Library Hours: Mon. and Wed., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Tues. and Thurs. 1:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.; Sat. 10:00 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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