Summer Fireworks, Festivities and Fun!

Town of Newfane
AUGUST 2015
Newfane
Burt
Vol. 10 No. 2
Wrights Corners
Olcott
Ridgewood
Appleton
Summer Fireworks, Festivities and Fun!
Timothy Horanburg, Town Supervisor
Summer is here! It was a long time coming,
but it is nice to see it finally made it.
throughout the summer. Please refer to our visitors guide for details, or see
page 13 in this newsletter.
It is with great regret that I have to start this
article on a sad note. In June of this year, the
Lord decided that he wanted our beloved
Town Historian, Judy Dingledey. Judy has
We have many more great events scheduled for the remainder of the year,
starting with the Jazz Sea Sunset at the Olcott Yacht Club on August 11th.
This is the only fundraiser that the Olcott Beach Carousel park has, so please
try to support these hard working volunteers. Then there is music every
Wednesday evening at the Gazebo on Main St. in Newfane, and Sundays at
the gazebo on Main St. in Olcott. Be sure to check out the Farmers Market
every Wednesday at Newfane Methodist Church and the Annual Bike Night
on August 14th. This years Bike Night will have a new look. All the bikes
will be on show in the parking lot at the Town Hall/Community center.
been with the Town since 2000 and has been very dedicated
to the job she loved. She always had a smile on her face and
a small gift in her hand for everyone at the Town Hall on all
occasions and Holiday’s, and always a special gift for Sammy
(my dog). Judy will truly be missed by everyone that she has
had the opportunity to cross paths with, and especially all of
us here at the Town Hall. There have been no discussions by
the Town Board as to what we are going to do, but anyone that
may be interested in being the Town Historian, can submit their
resume’s at the Supervisor or Town Clerk’s office.
Town of Newfane
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Newfane, NY 14108
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So far this Summer has been very successful, the July 3rd
Fireworks were a great success and the Pirate’s Festival and
Fireworks show were also a great success, thanks in large part to
the terrific weather and the very hard work of many volunteers.
Remember, there are four more fireworks shows scheduled
There are many more functions in Town, so PLEASE refer to our Town of
Newfane visitor’s guide, you can find them at most local retailers or here at
the Town Hall, they include a complete schedule of events here in Newfane.
As always, thank you to all of the dedicated and hard working volunteers
that make these events possible. Please try to support our local folks.
We have many projects in the works. The Newfane Main Street project
and Veterans Park are proceeding on schedule and we hope to start this and
complete it this fall.
The Wilson-Burt Road bridge waterline is also on schedule with the bridge
rehab project. This waterline will greatly increase the water flows to the west
side, and will act as a dual feed for both sides of 18 mile creek. The bridge is
scheduled to reopen in November.
We just completed a sewer line reconstruction on Lockwood Heights, this
will help eliminate a lot of the surface water from entering our sewer system
We have two ongoing waterline projects that will be ongoing for the next
few months. The first is a water line rehab project on East Lake Rd. and
another is replacing the old 4” water lines on Ontario Street. These two
projects will be done entirely with the Town work force.
We also have a large project going on at the Waste Water Treatment Plant to
replace one of the two 37 year old clarifier tanks. These tanks are a part of
the water filtering system.
The “Ye Olde Cabin” project is ongoing. This Historic Cabin was located in
the north side of Krull Park. We received a grant from the Niagara County
Greenway Commission for 80% of the cost, the remaining 20% is being
raised through fund raising and the sale of log ends that will be displayed in
the cabin. The Log Cabin basket raffle was a huge success, we raised almost
$6000. We would like to thank everyone who attended, purchased tickets,
and especially those who contributed baskets and gifts to be raffled. Again,
the businesses and people from Newfane are a gracious bunch.
Remember our electronic recycling collection is the last Saturday of each
month from 9 am to 1 pm at the Highway Garage. The Town is charged
$10 to dispose of computer monitors or televisions with a tube. If you are
dropping off a device with a tube, you will be charged $10.
Have a great summer.
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Town Hall
2737 Main Street
Newfane, NY 14108
Hours 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Monday through Friday
Dear Friend,
In Albany last week, we finished up a lengthy and unpredictable session with a broad overall agreement
on many legislative issues. With such a diverse state, regionally and politically, it was challenging to
get all parties to reach an agreement. I’m encouraged that we were able to come to a settlement with
the Governor and Assembly, while still fighting for Western New York.
There’s good news on issues so important to Western New Yorkers, such as tax relief, education, and
job creation.
Despite efforts to dramatically scale back the property tax cap, not only were we able to keep it
intact, but we extended it for four years. Just this year, the property tax cap will save New York taxpayers over a billion dollars.
I believe the state should lead by example. That’s why I fought to keep state spending under the same
two percent growth that applies to local governments and school districts under the property tax cap.
This fiscal restraint will save state taxpayers over 1.5 billion dollars this year alone.
These savings will result in larger property tax relief checks and record funding for STAR and Enhanced Star. Together, these measures deliver major tax relief and provide stability to hard-working
families, small businesses, and seniors who - for so many years – have been burdened by runaway
government spending.
We also secured a key victory for Western New York children, parents, and teachers through record
investments in our schools, libraries, and museums. We delivered an additional 25 million dollars in
state education aid to schools in my district. We also eliminated nearly all of the anti-Upstate, Gap
Elimination Adjustment, which will save taxpayers in my district 18 million dollars. Not only did we
push back on some of the Governor’s extreme education policies, we
introduced our own measures to comprehensively review Common Core, release tests to help students and teachers, and ensure tests are age appropriate.
Job creation and economic development is another critical matter for Western New York and has
been my top priority. We’ve taken important steps to strengthen agriculture, redevelop brownfields,
reduce energy rates, fund infrastructure, and expand green technology. These are important first steps
to rebuilding the Western New York economy.
In other areas, we increased critical services to veterans returning from combat, children without
adequate health care, women subjected to rape and domestic violence, victims of mental illness,
and individuals and families affected by disabilities. Stricter measures against drug dealers and sex
offenders will keep our families and communities safe. For example, years after the Amanda Lynn
Wienckowski tragedy – years after intense negotiations – I’m pleased to report that Amanda Lynn’s
law passed the Senate and Assembly.
But I’m also extremely disappointed in the actions – or inaction – taken by the New York City-dominated Assembly and a downstate liberal Governor on key issues. The Governor and Assembly walked
away from most of our common sense reforms to the unconstitutional SAFE Act. The Governor
threatened to shut down government unless legislators accepted his divisive education proposals. He
has also vowed to proceed unilaterally on controversial issues like mandating a minimum wage that’s
unacceptable to our small businesses and non-profits, and appointing a special prosecutor to investigate our police officers.
Despite the progress, I’m not ready to declare victory because we still have a lot of work ahead of us
to revitalize Western New York and fight back against the destructive policies of downstate politicians and special interests.
Faithfully yours,
TOWN BOARD
Supervisor
Timothy R. Horanburg 778-8531 #3
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Marcus R. Hall
Laura L. Rutland
Susan Neidlinger
Richard Coleman
Regular Town Board meetings are held at Town Hall on the 4th
Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm
Town Clerk
Mildred M. Kramp
778-8822 #2
Fax 778-7178
Superintendent of Highways
Jon Miller
778-8844
Town Justice
2896 Transit Road
Newfane, NY 14108
Bruce M. Barnes
Scott R. Boudeman
778-9292
Fax 778-5793
Justice Court Office Hours
9:00 to Noon
Monday through Friday
Receiver of Taxes and Assessments
Judith A Meahl
778-6052
Assessor
Robert Glidden 778-8827 #4
Building Inspector Doug Nankey 778-5947 #5
Water Superintendent Mike Mills 778-8587
Waste water Treatment
Martin Enseleit/ Plant Operator 778-7131
Composting Plant
778-7807
Refuse
1-800-330-7107
Town Marina
778-5462
Water/Sewer Billing
778-8132 #6
Water/Sewer Maintenance
778-8587
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Deadline for ads is October 30, 2015. Complete the section below and
return with your ad and full payment to:
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New Town of Newfane Website Launches
Site allows residents new and old to access town information
easily
Earlier this year, Newfane and Olcott Beach Tourism
launched a new website that allowed visitors to easily access
information about our area and the great events that go on
throughout the year. Now, our town can benefit from a new
site as well.
778-9748
In June, the Town, in conjunction with Buffalo digital
advertising firm 15 Fingers, re-launched TownofNewfane.
com. The site is now easier to use from every platform, laptop,
mobile, and tablet. It also takes into consideration that you
may need fast information, so the details you need are one
click away.
Windows • Roofing • Siding
Decks • Gutters • Flooring
Pole Buildings • Additions
The site gives you easily accessible links to the town
departments, a directory of numbers to reach out to at Town
Hall, and important forms, such as a basic STAR application.
“An updated website was something that was sorely needed,”
said Town of Newfane Supervisor Tim Hornaburg. “Now,
residents new and old can get what they need more quickly
and efficiently.”
The new TownofNewfane.com also has a page dedicated to
the Ye Olde Log Cabin project. You can get information on
progress of the cabin’s return as well as donate and purchase
a log end.
Let us know what you think of the new TownofNewfane.com!
Chris Wagner
Cell: 316-1831
www.built-righthomeimprovements.com
Ye Olde Log Cabin Project Update
Ye Olde Log Cabin project has news to share with everyone! First off we were
awarded a Niagara River Greenway grant in the amount of $169,512.00! Our project
was very well received by the three committees that we had to go to for the grant and
all went well. Thank you to the Niagara River Greenway Commission for liking our
project and awarding us the grant to build our cabin for all to enjoy!
We have been working on fundraising for the remaining money we need to
build a complete cabin. A complete cabin is turn key ready, lights inside and out,
security system, display cabinets….. complete! A portion of the money needed will
be covered by in kind services. We had a very successful basket raffle on June 14th
where we raised $5681.00. A huge thank you goes out to the businesses and the
community that so generously donated to make this a success. Thank you to Wilson’s
Pizza Shop for donating pizza and to Mayer Bros. for donating spring water. Thank
you to everyone who came out on a very rainy day to spend it with us, we had 184
baskets, gift certificates and items as well as 5 big ticket items for everyone to take a
chance on. Thank you all again!!
Another on going fundraiser is the personalized Log Ends. You can purchase a 8”
Log End personalized with up to 45 characters including spaces and punctuation, and
there is also a 10” Log End personalized with up to 52 characters including spaces
and punctuation. To purchase a Log End you can stop in at the Newfane Town Hall
Supervisors Office and fill out an order form or call Stella Wilson at 778-9887. Please
YE OLD LOG CABIN - LOG ENDS
Purchaser_______________________________________
Address _______________________________________
Phone
_____________________
Please indicate log end size you are purchasing and name
you wish to have enscribed on your log end (please print).
_____ 8” log end $150.00
Free Estimates
Fully Insured
_____ 10” log end $300.00
Name to be inscribed ________________________________
Please make checks payable to Town of Newfane and send
this completed form with full payment to Newfane Town Hall,
Supervisor’s Office, 2737 Main St., Newfane, NY 14108
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make your check payable to Town of Newfane and add “Log End” on the memo line
of your check. We are a not for profit so your donation is tax deductible. For other
monetary donations there are collections jugs located at the Newfane Town Hall, or
you can go online at www.townofnewfane.com and click on Ye Olde Log Cabin and
make a donation via Paypal. For updates on the project visit us on facebook at “Ye
Olde Log Cabin”.
Something new to see when you are visiting the north part of Krull Park is our
new sign which is placed where Ye Olde Log Cabin will be built. This awesome sign
was made by Newfane Senior High students in the Shop and Art departments. They
did an amazing job and we can’t thank them enough! Thank you for all your time,
work and thought that went into this beautiful sign!! We LOVE it!!
So that about does it for now, we look forward to updating you in the next newsletter
with lots of
new updates
and maybe a
new picture
or two. Enjoy
the summer
everyone,
hope to see
you in the
“Pine Grove”!
Niagara County Legislature
14th District
Legislator John Syracuse
Improvements to West Canal are underway that will see an Adaptive Launch Paddle Sport launch system. This will enable the handicapped, young persons and older
enthusiasts to be able to launch a canoe or kayak into the canal. A special thanks to
my colleague, Legislator Tony Nemi, for his support of this much-needed investment.
The funding is to come from the Niagara River Greenway.
I am told the golf course is in great shape (even after some of my fellow Lions hack
it up) and eagerly awaits you.
Bond Lake trails are being maintained for hikers and the warming house is fully
rented for 2015. Likewise, Royalton Ravine trails are open and ready, too. Don’t
forget about Oppenheim Park. The lake is stocked and ready for fishing.
UPDATE ON WILSON-BURT ROAD BRIDGE WORK
The work on this project continues to be on schedule. Since my last report in the
April 2015 Town Newsletter, there have been 5 more BRIDGE REHABILITATION
PROJECT meetings. These consist of representatives from the county, town, GPI
Engineering; along with members of Edbauer Construction.
These meeting are held approximately 2 times per month in office space across from
Flint’s Hardware, Main Street.
In early April, the 8 inch town watermain modification began and approval of the
specifications were complete. Installation should be finished by the end of July. In
my last update, I spoke about how the watermain supports were being put into place.
Since April, Pier Joints 1, 2 and 3 concrete deck demo operations have been completed, along with removing the steel joint material. The East and West abutment joint
demo and steel removal is also completed. Demolition to the decking has also taken
place. There has been sandblasting, further demolition and complete reconstruction to the interior bracing (rebar) on numerous cites. I have published some photos
that indicate some of the breadth and scope of this project. Anticipated work over
the next few weeks include starting new steel joint installations, start class D repairs
to both the North and South columns at Pier 3, and continue North fascia sidewalk
location surface repairs. A scheduled pour of the East abutment back/wing wall for
bottom surface repairs is set to take place. A core-drill at the East abutment backwall
for the new watermain system will occur as will the new pipe installation from the
East to the West.
2ND AMENDMENT NEWS
I have been working closely with Niagara County SCOPE leadership and Sen. Ortt,
along with Majority Leader Rick Updegrove, Legislators Dave Godfrey, Tony Nemi
and Keith McNall on ways to “chip away” at the infringement of our rights as it relates
to NY SAFE Act. Presentations and discussions have occurred relative to Pistol Permit
Office hours and staffing. At the conclusion of one of these meetings, it was agreed
that by closing the Pistol Permit Office on Wednesdays, this will allow the current
staff to be more efficient in handling the increased workload, most of which is a direct
response to the SAFE Act, and the additional increase in pistol permit applications. I
am told the number of ladies’ applications are soaring. That is great news!
In other newsworthy items, SCOPE has won a lawsuit requiring the New York State
Police to turn over the documents as it relates to the “Assault Rifle” registration. The
information provided indicated only a 5% compliance rate. SCOPE is also engaging in
a “Stop The Secrecy” campaign urging all citizens to send a FOIA request to the NYSP
to inquire if they are on a secret list affecting his/her Second Amendment rights.
ROADWORK
Locally, we continue to see the Niagara County Highway Dept. active in our area.
After a beautiful May, we ran into an extremely rainy June. The poor June weather
set back some of our projects, most notably, the repairs to Ide Rd. All of your patience and understanding is greatly appreciated. By the time this newsletter hits your
home, work should be completed on Ide. There was also work done on Wilson-Burt
Road, west of West Creek. The final seal on the Wilson-Burt Rd. should be done
within 2-3 weeks. There will also be some paving on East Ave. in an attempt to control some long-standing water retention issues. This will hopefully allow the water to
run into the existing drainage.
Other projects close to our home here included repair to Young St. for our neighbors
in Wilson, in addition to Coleman Rd. for our friends in Somerset/Barker. Potholes
can continue to cause problems, but please remember, if you spot a troublesome
pothole, please call the county at 439-7360.
SUMMERTIME FUN!
A special thanks goes out to the Olcott Fire Co’s men and woman for their continued
efforts in hosting the Pirate’s Fest. The OFC and I were able to obtain $2,500 to help
defray some of their costs associated with this festival. This money represents “Casino” revenues. These dollars are part of the exchange our area receives in lieu of
lost tax revenue as a result of the property given over to the Seneca Nation for their
casino in Niagara Falls. Other beneficiaries this year include the Newfane Historical
Society. They are receiving $2,000 for repairs to one of their buildings, and $500 toward the publication of a historical recount of the town of Newfane. Also, the Celtic
Festival will be receiving $2,500.
As is the case with all venues of this magnitude (the Pirate’s fest, too; as mentioned
earlier), the county has implemented a policy of cost-recovery for events in all the
County-owned Parks. The Casino money for both of these entities will go to recover
county costs associated with these events.
Speaking of Casino revenue, the Niagara County Legislature voted this year to
distribute a portion of these revenues to each municipality. As per the Upstate New
York Gaming and Economic Development Act, these dollars are to be allocated to
those municipalities who do not already receive funds from existing host-community
agreements, such as Niagara Falls. This year, the Town of Newfane will receive a
little over $30,000.
COUNTY PARKS
The town and county partnered in paving the North entrance to Krull Park. Nice job
Jon Miller! In exchange, the town gave the county the millings which we used for a
road to the Remote Control Airplane Field.
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Photos:
Top left - Wilson Burt Bridge North side facing East.
Right - Wilson Burt Bridge Pier #3, upper concrete is new; Lower is existing yet to
be demolished and repaired.
Bottom left - Wilson Burt Bridge East abutment, facing East. Upper concrete is new,
lower repairs being formed and poured.
“ News from the Town Clerks’ Office”
ATTENTION ALL PET OWNERS: Dogs licenses are renewed annually in the
Town of Newfane. You can renew in person, by mail, or by using the convenient,
secured drop box located on the outside of the north side of the building to the right
of the double glass doors. The Dog License Renewals are mailed from the Town
Clerk’s Office to the last mailing address provided. If any of your information has
changed it is important that you provide those changes to the Town Clerk’s Office.
It is also important to secure the ID tag on your pet’s collar. In the event that your
pet should wander away without this means of ID you may not be reunited again,
simply because you were not able to be located. If you love your pets, please take
this step in ensuring their safe return. Sadly, lost pets are a very common occurrence.
Additionally, please be certain that the Town Clerk’s office has your “CORRECT
TELEPHONE NUMBER/CELL” allowing us to contact you. Thank you!
Mickie Kramp, Town Clerk/Registrar RMC/CMC
Donna Lakes, Deputy Town Clerk
Joan Giazzon, Deputy Town Clerk
The Niagara County Department of Health in
cooperation with the Niagara County Veterinary Society
has TWO FREE Rabies Immunization Clinics
remaining in the 2015 season.
FOR DIRECTIONS call the specific clinic site. FOR
ANY OTHER CLINIC RELATED QUESTIONS:
call 439-7511
By law, all cats, dogs and domesticated ferrets must have a current rabies
vaccination from 4 months of age on.
THE FEES FOR LICENSING YOUR DOG ARE AS FOLLOWS:
1. Spayed/neutered
$ 8.50
2.Unspayed/Unneutered
$18.50
Saturday, September 19, 2015
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Town of Lockport, Highway Department
6560 Dysinger Road, City of Lockport
Phone: 439-9524
An owner or harborer of a dog found in violation of any of the provisions of this
Local Law shall be liable for all damages arising from said violation, and shall be
subject to a fine of not less than Twenty-five ($25.00) dollars.
Saturday, December 5, 2015
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
N. Tonawanda – Public Works Department
758 Erie Avenue, North Tonawanda
Phone: 695-8585
Please contact the Town Clerk’s Office 716-778-8822 #2
By order of Dog Enforcement/Town Clerk
Questions regarding Dog Licenses please contact Town Clerk’s Office.
Please bring prior proof of Rabies Vaccination with you if at all possible. Cats and
dogs receiving immunization WITHOUT PROOF of a previous rabies immunization
will receive a certificate valid for only one year. Cats and dogs WITH PROOF a
previous rabies immunizations will receive a certificate valid for three years.
Please direct all other questions, concerns or issues regarding dogs to our Dog Control
Officers
MARSHALL HERRINGTON
778-8583
Ferrets must receive vaccinations annually, regardless of previous immunizations.
HUNTING:
We are still experiencing difficulties with the DEC website. Please allow
yourself plenty of time to obtain your hunting or fishing tags and please don’t
wait until the day you need them. There have been days that the State system
was completely down and had several disappointed individuals.
Clinics are FREE OF CHARGE to animals owned by Niagara County residents.
ALL ANIMALS must be properly restrained.
Cats and Ferrets must be in a box or carrier. Dogs must be leashed.
The Department does not offer dog or cat vaccinations other than rabies. It is
very important for the health and well being of your animal and the other animals
attending our rabies clinics, that they have seen a veterinarian and are up to date on
all of their immunizations, to include dog parvo virus.
Lifetime License Holders: The DEC mails your tags to the last address they
have on file. If you do not receive your tags by the end of July you might
try contacting the DEC to inquire what address the tags were sent to. For
individuals who purchased a lifetime license for a child; once the child reaches
the age where they have completed his/her required training courses, a copy
of the certificate(s) must be mailed to the DEC to receive any licenses or
tags. YOUR LOCAL AGENT CAN NOT RECORD THE CERTIFICATE
INFORMATION OR PRINT OUT THE LICENSE/TAGS. It will take
approximately one week to ten days to receive your tags. There is no other way
to obtain the license and tags.
Volunteers are welcomed. Please call 439-7511 if interested.
Veterinary Services provided by the Niagara County Veterinary Society.
It is requested that anyone bringing more than six animals to one clinic contact the
Niagara County Department of Health at 439-7511 up to one week prior to the clinic
so paperwork can be processed more efficiently.
REMINDER:
If your pets are kept outdoors during the summer months, be sure to provide shelter
for them. They must be protected from the hot sun and have plenty of fresh water
available at all times. Never leave your pet in a vehicle during the hot summer months.
ATTENTION DOG OWNERS!!
DEER MANAGEMENT PERMITS (DOE PERMITS) will be available
beginning Monday, August 3rd, 2015. If you could bring in your prior Hunting
License and/or Driver’s License it will greatly assist us in speeding up the
process to obtain your permits. At the present time we are asking you allow 20
minutes to process transactions.
You can visit the website for the DEC at www.dec.ny.gov for any information needed
regarding mailing addresses, regulations, fees, season dates, regional maps, etc.
NEWFANE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE
2737 MAIN STREET
NEWFANE, NEW YORK 14108
The Town of Newfane will be continuing the mail-in dog enumeration (census) as
required by Article 7 of the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law, any dog 4
months of age or older must be licensed in the Local Town where they are sheltered.
Please fill out the form below and return it with the appropriate documentation:
1. Current rabies certificate from Veterinarian
2. Spayed or neutered certificate from Veterinarian
3. Check payable to Newfane Town Clerk
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DOG LICENSE APPLICATION FOR UNLICENSED DOGS or OVERDUE LICENSE
List additional dogs on a separate sheet of paper
PLEASE NOTE:
Some changes to the hunting/fishing licenses are as follows: Beginning February
1, 2014, annual combination licenses like the Sportsman, Super Sportsman and
Conservation Legacy will no longer be available for purchase. Individual licenses,
privileges and permits will need to be purchased instead. Below are just a few of the
changes, additional information can be found on the DEC website.
* Resident Fishing Licenses have been reduced to $25.00 and will be valid one full
year from the date of purchase.
* Small Game/Big Game are now included in one license, the fee is $22.00 and will
be valid from September 1 through August 31
* Bowhunting is now $15.00
* Muzzleloading is now $15.00
* Deer Management Permits and Turkey Permits remain at 10.00
* Trapping Licenses are now $20.00
Owner’s Name: ________________________ Signature:____________________
Address: ________________________________________________________
Phone Number: _________________ Email: _________________________
“Opening day of Shotgun Season” in the Southern Zone will be Saturday, November
21, 2015.
Number of Dogs to be licensed: _______________________________________
Dog’s Name: _________________________ Dog’s Breed: ________________
THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION holds monthly caregiver support group
meetings the second Tuesday of every month beginning at 7:00 p.m. The meetings are
held at the St. Andrews Episcopal Church located at the corner of Wilson Burt Road
and West Creek Road. For anyone in need, help is available 24/7 at 1-800-272-3900.
Dog’s Age: ______ Dog’s Gender: __________ Spayed/Neutered: Yes___ No ___
Dog’s Color(s): ________________ Tattoos or Markings ___________________
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JEFFREY NEWMAN
807-6270
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TOWN OF NEWFANE
FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU
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Test your smoke alarms once a month, following the manufacturer's
instructions.
Replace the batteries in your smoke alarm once a year, or as soon as the
alarm "chirps" warning that the battery is low. Hint: schedule battery
replacements for the same day you change your clocks from daylight
savings time to standard time in the fall.
Never "borrow" a battery from a smoke alarm. Smoke alarms can't warn
you of fire if their batteries are missing or have been disconnected.
Don't disable smoke alarms even temporarily. If your smoke alarm is
sounding "nuisance alarms," try relocating it farther from kitchens or
bathrooms, where cooking fumes and steam can cause the alarm to sound.
Regularly vacuuming or dusting your smoke alarms, following the
manufacturer's instructions, can keep them working properly.
Smoke alarms don't last forever. Replace yours once every 10 years. If you
can't remember how old the alarm is, then it's probably time for a new one.
Plan regular fire drills to ensure that everyone knows exactly what to do
when the smoke alarm sounds. Hold a drill at night to make sure that
sleeping family members awaken at the sound of the alarm. Some studies
have shown that some children may not awaken to the sound of the smoke
alarm. Know what your child will do before a fire occurs.
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Town Clerk’s Office (Continued from page 5)
Vital Records such as Birth Certificates, Marriage Certificates and Death
Certificates are on file with the Town Clerk’s Office. New York State Mandates
the criteria we must follow in order to issue certified copies of these records. For
example, the only individual that may obtain a certified copy of a Birth Certificate
is the biological parent or the individual themselves if they are over the age of
eighteen (18) years. A form must be completed and unexpired photo I.D. must be
provided. The cost for the certified copy is $10.00 and does have a “raised seal”
certification. If you are not able to appear in person and must use the mail the
procedure is different and you should contact the Clerk’s Office for instructions
how to accomplish your need through the mail.
A THOUGHT TO REMEMBER:
If there is no one who is perfect then there is no one better than you.
COOKING WITH THE CLERK’S
The Town of Newfane fire companies (Miller Hose, Olcott and Wrights Corners)
have smoke detectors available to any Town of Newfane resident that needs one.
The fire companies are committed to keeping everyone in the community safe!
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Suggested by Joan Giazzon, Deputy Clerk
(from allrecipes.com)
Marinated Veggies
If you are a Town of Newfane resident and are in need of a smoke
detector, contact your respective fire company:
1 (6-ounce) zucchini, cut into 1½-inch rounds
1 (6-ounce) yellow squash, cut into 1½-inch rounds
½ yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
½ red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
½ red onion, cut into 1/4-inch strips
16 large fresh button mushrooms, halved
16 cherry tomatoes
½ cup olive oil
½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
½ cup lemon juice
½ clove garlic, crushed
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
o Miller Hose Fire Company – 778-7544
o Olcott Fire Company – 778-9259
o Wrights Corners Fire Company – 433-2759
OUTDOOR FALL FIRE SAFETY TIPS:
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Clear your roof and gutters of unnecessary build up of debris, such as pine
needles and leaves.
Learn the outdoor burning regulations in your area, and do not engage in
illegal burning of leaves and other outdoor debris.
FIREPLACE SAFETY:
Remember, you’re deliberately bringing fire into your home; respect it.
• Use a fireplace screen to prevent sparks from flying.
• Don't store newspapers, kindling, or matches near the fireplace or have an
exposed rug or wooden floor right in front of the fireplace.
• Have your chimney inspected by a professional prior to the start of every
heating season and cleaned to remove combustible creosote build-up if
necessary.
• Install a chimney spark arrester to prevent roof fires.
• When lighting a gas fireplace, strike your match first, then turn on the gas.
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2.
FURNACE/SPACE HEATERS:
Used improperly, a space heater can be the most dangerous appliance in your house.
• Install and maintain heating equipment correctly. Have your furnace
inspected by a professional prior to the start of every heating season.
• Don't store newspapers, rags, or other combustible materials near a furnace,
hot water heater, space heater, etc.
• Don't leave space heaters operating when you're not in the room.
• Keep space heaters at least three feet away from anything that might burn,
including the wall.
• Don't use extension cords with electrical space heaters. The high amount of
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Put vegetables in a large bowl. Whisk together oil, soy sauce, lemon
juice, and garlic in a small bowl. Pour over vegetables and stir gently
to coat. Chill, covered, 30 minutes.
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat (325º to 375ºF). Lightly
oil grate. Drain vegetables in a colander and transfer to grill. (Tip:
Instead of oiling the grate, we used a large, lightly oiled grilling
basket. It kept the vegetables from falling through the grate and made
turning/stirring easy.) Cook, turning frequently, until tender, 12 to 15
minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Wrights Corners Fire Company
Ladies Auxiliary
Wrights Corners Fire Hall
4043 Lake Avenue
Route 78 north of Lockport
current they require could melt the cord and start a fire.
When lighting a gas space heater, strike your match first, then turn on the
gas.
Never use a gas range as a substitute for a furnace or space heater.
November 3, 2015
Election Day
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS:
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Generators should be operated in well-ventilated locations outdoors away
from all doors, windows and vent openings.
During and after a snowstorm, make sure vents for the dryer, furnace, stove,
and fireplace are clear of snow build-up.
If your CO alarm sounds, immediately move to a fresh air location outdoors
or by an open window or door, and call for help. Remain at the fresh air
location until emergency personnel say it is ok.
Install Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarms (labeled by a recognized laboratory)
inside your home to provide early warning of accumulating CO.
CO alarms should be installed in a central location outside each separate
sleeping area. If bedrooms are spaced apart, each area will need a CO alarm.
Test CO alarms at least once a month and replace CO alarms according to
the manufacturer's instructions.
CO alarms are not substitutes for smoke alarms. Know the difference
between the sound of smoke alarms and CO alarms.
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Chicken & Biscuit Dinner
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Adults: $9.00
Seniors/Kids: (ages 5-12): $7.00
Under 5: Free
Take-outs Available
Newfane Public Library
2015 Newfane Library Poetry Contest Winners!
2761 Maple Avenue
Newfane, NY 14108
(716)778-9344
Hours:
Mon, Wed, Fri: 10 am – 5 pm
Tue & Thur: 12 pm – 8 pm
Sat: 11 am – 2 pm
The library is always open at NewfaneLibrary.org
Photocopying and Faxing services available.
Book Review
By Carissa Clarcq
Do you like the Harry Potter and Percy Jackson series? Then read The Alchemyst by
Michael Scott.
In the story, Sophie and Scott Newmann have no idea what they’re getting in to when they
find out the owner of a bookshop is Nicholas Flamel! Soon, they must help him and his
wife, Perenelle, stop their enemy John Dee from destroying the whole world!
This is the first book in a series The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel. If you like
a good adventure, this book is for you!
Fall Preschool Story Hour
Fall story hour for 2-4 year olds will be Wednesdays @ 10:30 am, September 30th – November 4th.
Sign up begins September 1st.
Guess Who?!
By Carissa Clarcq
Family Story Time
This column interviews a person within the schools about a funny childhood memory. Can
you guess who it is? Decode the answer below!
Family Story Time returns on Thursday, October 1st @ 6:30 pm. This program is geared towards
elementary-aged children.
“When I was a kid, I had a cat who rang the doorbell when it wanted to be fed. It would
stand on two legs and press the doorbell with its front paws!”
Ancestry Library Edition Now Available @ Your Library!
Ancestry Library Edition is now available here at the library! ProQuest has partnered
with Ancestry.com to create Ancestry® Library Edition, one of the most important genealogical
DASMRAM
collections available today. It has unparalleled coverage of the United States and the United
Kingdom, including census, vital statistics, church, court, and immigration records, as well
as record collections from Canada, Europe, Australia and other areas of the world!
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Unlimited access to this resource is available within the library. There is no remote access. So
stop by the library sometime and access Ancestry Library Edition either on our public computers
NIAGARA SHORES GARDEN CLUB OF NEWFANE
or bring your laptop and use our WiFi, all in air conditioned comfort!
Our objective is to stimulate the knowledge and love of gardening, to
aid in the protection of various types of plants and trees and encourage
beautification. We meet the third Thursday of each month, 7:00 pm, at
various locations depending on the planned program.
Speaking of computers, the library has increased the number of
public access computers to five, thanks to computer donations by
Michael Tomaino and family!
The computers were donated in memory of Mike’s mother,
In March we met at Palister House Florist to make a Spring bouquet for
our homes. We met at the Kenan House in April. Our speaker talked
about Mr. Kenan and his garden experiments, restoring the Kenan House
solarium and a program on raising orchids. Our May meeting was held at
Heimiller’s Greenhouse where we received advice and tips on how to fill a
large garden planter. We had an ice cream social in June hosted by one
of our members and toured her beautiful gardens. The July meeting was
held at Maynard’s Park Lane Lilies in Olcott. We viewed their exquisite
gardens and, of course, bought some of the gorgeous lilies for our own
gardens.
Alberta Tomaino.
Annual Food for Fines November 9th – 21st
Return your overdue library items for two weeks in November and pay
your overdue fees with canned goods or other non-perishable food items! The amount of food
given is up to you. All food collected will go to the local food pantries to help during the holiday
season.
Check out our website for details.
We encourage anyone who loves nature, working in their garden and the
satisfying results to join us. We try to have an interesting program, with
speakers or outings and, ultimately, enjoying the company of our gardening
friends.
Our August 20th meeting will be our annual picnic hosted by Beth at
Cooke’s Creekview Bed and Breakfast, Lockport-Olcott Road, Newfane.
September 17th we will meet at Martha Johnson’s on Route 104 to view her
flower gardens and learn about drying flowers.
The October 15th meeting will be at Newfane Community Room to view
pictures of Australia taken by a member on her trip last year.
On November 19th we will watch a DVD of the Buffalo Garden Walk at the
Newfane Community Room.
For further information, you may call Barb at 778-7198 or
Nancy at 778-7300.
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Upcoming Events...
July 25 & 26 Old Olcott Days Saturday and Sunday
August 23 Olcott Beach Carousel Park Presents its
13th Annual Roaring 20’s Community Appreciation Day
Noon to 5 pm, Ontario Street, Carousel Park
Step back into Olcott’s Golden era on a free historical narrated
trolley tour, or reminisce at the many exhibits. Other areas of interest include Images of the Past Gallery where you can view the
video “I Remember Olcott”. Also, Enter the always popular Skee
Ball Challenge. Sponsored by the Olcott Beach Postcard Club and
the Town of Newfane. Free event. 778-8284
Sunday from Noon to 6 pm at Olcott Carousel Park
Come celebrate our 13th season and our carousel’s 87th birthday
Roaring 20’s style! Special guests include Popeye and Olive Oyl.
Entertainment on stage at 12:15 pm and 3:15 pm will feature “Puss
and Boots” by the Omnipresent Puppet Theater from California. Antique 1920’s cars. Free washable tattoos and face painting. a Skee
Ball Challenge (3 divisions), Cookies, free rides on the Olcott Fire
Truck from 1 - 3 pm. Carousel rides are free, all other rides only .25.
This event is held to show appreciation to the community for their
support of the carousel park, carousel rides will be free.
August 11 Jazz Sea Sunset at the Olcott Yacht Club
Tuesday from 7 - 10 pm, Olcott Yacht Club, Olcott
Wine, Dine and Dance! This is a fundraising event to benefit Olcott Carousel
Park, Sponsored by the Olcott Yacht Club and open to the public. The event
features pouring booths from the wineries along America’s fastest growing
wine trail, local musicians and light fare.
August 27 Fireworks Over Lake Ontario
Raindate Friday August 28
Pouring:
September 6 Fireworks Over Lake Ontario
Schulze Vineyards and Winery www.schulzewines.com
Black Willow Winery
www.blackwillowwinery.com
Victorianbourg Wine Estate www.victorianbourg.com
BlackBird Cider Works
www.blackbirdciders.com
No Raindate
September 7 (Labor day) 26th Annual Olcott Beach
Classic Car Show
Playing:
The Sophisticats (on The Channel Patio) www.sophisticatsband.com
Timbre Land Whiskey Band (Under The Wine Trail Tent) www.facebook.
com/timbrelandwhiskeyband
Kevin Clark (In the Clubhouse Dining Room)
Saturday from 8 am to 4 pm, Krull Park, Olcott
Over 800 classic cars compete for trophies and prizes in a beautiful
lakeside setting. Entry fee for show cars - register cars 8am to noon.
Free event. www.TimeTravelersWNY.com
Cooking:
September 7 Labor Day Celebration at Carousel Park
Donna Eick www.donnaeick.com
In addition to the food, the wine and the music, the event also includes:
A wine raffle ($2 ticket could win you 2 bottles of wine)
50/50 splits and A silent auction
The entry donation of $25 is tax deductible. Entry is by pre-sale ticket only,
so please get yours as quickly as you can!
Buy your tickets on line (with a slight processing fee), or buy them locally
(fee-free) by contacting:
Co-Chairs
Rosemary Sansone (716) 778 – 7066
Gina Guido-Redden (716) 778 – 5320
Event Sponsors/Organizers
The Olcott Beach Carousel Park, Inc (716) 778 – 7066
The Olcott Yacht Club (716) 628 - 6064
Schulze Vineyards and Winery (716) 778 - 8090 Call 778-7066 for tickets or
information.
Monday from 12 to 6 pm
Last day of the 2015 season at Olcott Beach Carousel park. Come
join us and celebrate the end of another season. Balloon animals
made from 1 pm - 3 pm.
www.olcottbeachcarouselpark.org 778-7066
September 19 & 20 15th Annual Niagara Celtic
Heritage Festival & Highland Games
Saturday 10 am - 10 pm, Sunday 10 am - 6 pm, Krull Park, Olcott
Take part in this two day Scottish, Irish & Welsh cultural celebration
including music, dancing, athletics, re-enactments, food, beverage,
and kids area. for more info and admission fees visit www.
NiagaraCeltic.com or call 778-5730.
September 20 Chicken Bar-B-Que
Sunday, Noon until sold out
Olcott United Methodist Church - 5956 Main St., Olcott
All are welcome!
August 13 Fireworks Over Lake Ontario
Raindate Friday August 14
September 26 Blessing of the Animals
Saturday, 2 pm - Faith Lutheran Church
2730 Transit Road, Newfane.
Bring your pets/animals on leashes or in crates/cages to receive
God’s Blessings on our loving animal friends. Please make sure
your pets are up to date on their shots. We honor our animal families and celebrate St. Francis of Assisi’s love and protection for
them. 778-7981.
August 14 Annual Bike Cruise
Friday from 6 pm to 10 pm at Depot open-air on Maple Ave
All makes and models of motorcycles welcome!
August 15 August Fest Craft Show in Olcott
Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm Olcott Gazebo, Olcott
Local artists and crafters will be selling their wares.
716-345-1230 for more information.
September 27 Apple Harvest Festival
August 23 Chicken Bar-B-Que
Sunday, Noon until sold out
Olcott United Methodist Church - 5956 Main St., Olcott
All are welcome!
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Sunday 10 am to 4 pm West Creek Rd. at Ide Rd. Newfane
Everything Apples! Country Fair at the farm village museum barbershop, schoolhouse, blacksmith, printer, country store and
more. Featuring music, dancers, crafters, vendors, civil war encampment, farm machines, and food! Free event sponsored by the
Newfane Historical Society. 778-7197
Remaining Summer Concerts
October 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31
Haunted Candlelight Tours at the Van Horn Mansion
Fridays and Saturdays throughout October at the
Van Horn Mansion 2165 Lockport Olcott Rd., Burt
7 pm - 11 pm, 2165 Lockport Olcott Rd, Burt
Ghost of “Malinda” and other hosts offer candlelit tours and eerie stories
of the previous and current residents of this 1800’s Victorian mansion.
Come if you dare... admission free, free parking. Call 778-7197 for large
group tour reservations.
October 17 Autumnfest
Gazebo on Main Street, Newfane
7 - 9 pm
July 29
7 - 9 pm Land Shark Folk Country Rock
August 5
7 - 9 pm Lakeside Band rock n roll
August 13 7 - 9 pm Heenan Brothers & Bauer
folksy - bluesy
August 19 7 - 9 pm Creekside Classic Country - Bluegrass
Saturday 11 am to 6 pm
Outdoor Vendor/Craft/Harvest Fair, Chinese Auction.
Faith Lutheran Church, 2730 Transit Rd., Newfane. 778-8488
Gazebo on Main Street, Olcott
July 26 & 27, 2014 National Band Organ Concert
12 - 5 Saturday & Sunday
November 8 “Red, White and Blue” Salute to our Military
and Veterans
Sunday, 1 pm Faith Lutheran Church, 2730 Transit Road
A light lunch in honor and memory of those men and women who are serving
Mark your calendars for the following events taking place
early December. More details to follow in the December newsletter.
December 3 Annual Children’s Christmas Craft at Newfane
Library 6 - 8 pm
December 4 Holiday Light-up and Parade
For information about being part of the parade,
please call Karen Drumm at 716-638-1211.
July 26, 2015
Riverdogs
Aug. 2, 2015
Nite Cruise
Aug. 9, 2015
Pocket Change
Aug.16, 2015
Lancaster Steel Drum Band
Aug. 23, 2015
Sophisticats
Aug 30, 2015
Easy Street Band
Sept. 6, 2015
Barker Community Band
Sept. 7, 2015
Bar Room Buzzards
“The Living Nativity”
December 4 & 5 “The Sounds of Christmas” Concert at
Hess Road Wesleyan Church
Being held ONLY ONE WEEKEND this year! Mark your
calendars now!
December 4, 5, 6 Living Nativity - Grace Bible Church
December 6 Van Horn Mansion Old Fashioned Carol Sing
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FARMERS MARKET
Friday, Saturday and Sunday --December 4, 5, & 6,
2015
5:30-8:30 pm
presented by
Grace Bible Church, 6023 Dutton Place, Newfane
The Newfane United Methodist church will be having a Farmers’ Market
every Wednesday from 4:30-7:30 pm throughout the warm weather
A guided tour through the Christmas story and beyond
months. You will find produce, handmade items (but not flea market stuff!!!!)
honey, soaps, baked goods and food from the church.
Experience the unforgettable journey
that will take you from the creation of
the world to the birth and life of Jesus
Christ.
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• Doors
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• Pole Barns
• Additions • Decks
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• Custom Trim
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While waiting for your tour, guests
can enjoy
Christmas
music,
cookies and hot
chocolate; and
children can
have some fun
in the
children’s area. (Some scenes are
outdoors, so please dress warmly.)
Everyone is welcome
FREE admission!
Call 778-9081 for more information.
First Baptist Church Welcomes New Pastor
Newfane Historical Society Seeks Restoration Help
The First Baptist Church of Newfane welcomed their new pastor, Rev.
Timothy J. Schultz, on June 7th. They invite you to join them for worship
on Sundays at 10:30 AM. The church is located at 6047 East Ave., Newfane.
For more information please call the church: 716-778-9216. You can also
visit the new church website: www.firstbaptistnewfane.com
Members of the Newfane Historical Society have been hard at work with various
restoration projects at their Country Village located on West Creek Road in Newfane.
Currently they are in need of help and knowledge from the community for these two
projects;
The church’s food pantry volunteers have been busy painting and
remodeling the pantry. Hours of operation for the pantry are Wednesdays
from 1-7 PM. It is open to all Newfane School District residents who meet
the income requirements. Please bring photo ID, a utility bill or other proof
of residence, and proof of income for all household members to register.
Residents may visit the food pantry twice each month. In case of a food
emergency, please call the pantry’s director, Linda Peace: 716-778-5523 to
make arrangements.
On Sunday, August 9, the church will meet at Krull Park, Olcott, for the 10:30
AM worship service, with a picnic following. All are invited.
Water Pumping Windmill Restoration
Sam Clogston and Bill Neidlinger are restoring the Aermotor Water Pumping
Windmill. The Mill has been on the
tower near the blue barn at the Country
Village on West Creek Road for quite a
few years. The gearbox and tail for the
602 Aermotor have been taken down
and will be cleaned up, painted and
filled with oil, when all parts have been
found and assembled. We are trying to
locate blades for the wind catching
wheel.
The Tower and well are in good working
order. If you know of any old parts lying around in a barn or field somewhere, please
contact Bill at [email protected] or call 697-2688. We believe that Dick Shaw
originally installed the tower and windmill and
we would like to keep his work operational!
Felt Mill Loom Restoration
Pat Fralick, Sam Clogston and Bill Neidlinger
have been working on restoring the Felt Mill
Loom. After two years of effort and much trial
and error, we feel that we finally have the Loom
working. We wish there were Loom fixers
around that could help us out but, they are difficult to find. There is a video on our
Society website that explains
“How Felt was Made”. More
video will be created to explain
how a 100 year old loom
works! Also, we’re seeking
interviews with anyone that
worked in the Mill, and/or have
knowledge of the Newfane Felt
Mill. If you know anyone with
experience or knowledge of the
original felt mill or the loom
process, please let us knowcontact the website or email
Bill at [email protected].
Thanks so much!
Niagara County Genealogical Society Plans Conference
The Niagara County Genealogical Society is hosting a Genealogical Conference with
Author and International Speaker, Lisa Louise Cooke (www.genealogygems.com).
The conference will be held on Saturday September 26, 2015 from 10 am-3 pm (doors
open at 9:30 am), at Niagara County Community College, 311 Saunders Settlement
Rd. Sanborn, New York , Room E140.
Topics include:
• Future Technology and Genealogy - 5 Strategies You Need
• How to Reopen and Work a Genealogical Cold Case
• How to Save Your Research from Destruction & Ensure Its Future Survival
• Google Earth for Genealogy
Lisa Louise Cooke is the owner of Genealogy Gems, (www.genealogygems.com)
a genealogy and family history multi-media company. She is Producer and Host of
the Genealogy Gems Podcast, the popular online genealogy audio show available at
www.GenealogyGems.com, in iTunes, and through the Genealogy Gems app, and free
toolbar. Her podcast brings genealogy news, research strategies, expert interviews and
inspiration to genealogists in 75 countries around the world, and recently celebrated
1.5 million downloads! Family is not just a priority professionally. Lisa is a doting
wife to Bill, the proud mom of three daughters, and has added the role of Grandma to
her resume. She counts her blessings every day for the love, fulfillment and laughter
that family brings to every aspect of her life.
Cost is $25 for NCGS members, $30 for non-members. Lunch is included! Limited
seating!
Registration is required and deadline to register is September 11, 2015
To register: www.niagaragenealogy.org or call Dawn at 716-439-4107
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Support the Jazz Sea Sunset Fundraiser
for Olcott Beach Carousel Park
The Olcott Yacht Club (OYC) is hosting Olcott‘s favorite summer party, the
annual Jazz Sea Charity Event on August 11, from 7 - 10 pm. The Olcott
Beach Carousel Park is a not for profit vintage amusement park on the
shores of Lake Ontario. The park throws us back to the past, not just with the
atmosphere, but also with the ticket price of 25¢ per ride. Those prices are
made possible by volunteer staff and by local fund raising. Jazz Sea is the
only fund raising event for the Carousel Park, providing a third of the park’s
annual operating costs. The OYC
venue offers an incredible view of
our lake at sunset, and guests are
encouraged to dance at the water’s
edge and under the stars with the
Sophisticats featuring locals Jimmy
Sansone on trumpet and the
smooth vocal of Jessica Condes.
Jim Sansone and Jessica Condes
Come do wine tastings under the
of the Sophisticats
Big Top, and listen to the Timbre
Land Whiskey Band. Featured Wine Trail participants are Schulze Vineyards
and Winery, Victorianbourg Wine Estate, Black Willow Winery, and BlackBird
Cider Works. The upstairs dining room will feature Kevin Clark on the piano.
Your $25 ticket provides you the
opportunity to ensure the longevity
of the Carousel Park, it also
provides music, dancing, wine
tastings, light fare (provided by
Donna Eick Catering) and a summer
lake breeze with the best sunset
anywhere! The event will also
include a wine raffle, 50/50 splits
Jazz Sea has wine tasting
and a silent auction. Park at the
Harbor Inn on Rt. 18 and take the trolley to the Olcott Yacht Club where Van
Buren Street meets the water’s edge, in Olcott, NY. Entry is by pre-sale
ticket, so please get yours as quickly as you can! Tickets are available at the
ticket booth at Olcott Beach Carousel Park, can be purchased online at www.
TicketRiver.com or by calling Rosemary Sansone at 778-7066 or Gina GuidoRedden at (716) 778-5320. Look for additional event and ticket information on
Face Book as well!
Newfane Golden Age Club
The Newfane Golden Agers meet the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month from 10am - 2pm at
the Newfane Community Center. Come join this dancing, bingo, card playing group of Seniors!
For the month of August, Dottie Ryder will lead the Seniors in line dancing for an hour before
the meeting.
After a salute to the flag and one verse of “God Bless America”, the meeting gets underway
with a secretary’s report and a humorous story followed by the treasurer’s report and a
word from the Vice President. There a various committee reports, community announcements and the split club drawing, followed by a blessing before lunch.
Following lunch we have entertainment and/or an educational program. Events have included
a visit from Sheriff Voutour concerning current scams and how to avoid them, Peg Shiesley
from Equistar and their pony Lilly (yes, a real live pony in the community center), Psychic,
Juanita Szafranski. Also, Geri Hens, professional Bee
Keeper and Edna Stubbs impersonating Madam Marie
Currie. “Interactive Folk Tales” which involved audience participation. Craig Wilkins playing traditional
country, and Ted McGraw with his accordion.
Upcoming events include our August Picnic in Krull
park. Try your luck in the guessing game of how many
items are in a container. Various items in various
shaped containers and other games of skill. Following
Mickie Kramp and Donna Lakes received a visit in
a catered lunch, we will be entertained by Ron and
the Clerk’s Office from Lilly the pony and Lisa Smith
Nancy One Song.
September sees us with a new favorite, breakfast at Gordie Haper’s followed by games at the
community center.
Another favorite is the Fall Dance. The date is
yet to be announced. Music by “Second Time
Around.”
October will be our big Birthday Party honoring anyone 90 and over.
If you are not yet 60, you don’t qualify for
membership, but are welcome to join us in
anticipation of.
If you know of any Seniors seeking adventure
and fun, suggest the Newfane Golden Agers.
Sheriff Voutour informs Seniors Norma Wildey and Barbara Tell your family, friends and neighbors what
the Newfane Seniors has to offer!
Johnson on current scams and how to avoid them.
Olcott Beach Carousel Park Has Much to Offer
us and celebrate the end of our season with Bucko the Clown who will be
making Balloon Animals from 1 - 3 pm.
Olcott Beach Carousel Park (OBCP) features a Saturday Night Family Movie
and/or Cartoon Show in August. The park closes at 8:00 pm so that we can
clean and get things tidy for the next day;
then reopens at 8:30 pm for the featured
movie or cartoons. In keeping with our
vintage park theme, we will show case
classic features. What do you do from 8
- 8:30 pm while waiting for the park
to reopen? There’s a great car show on
Main St., shops on Main St. and Lakeview
Village Shoppes on the Lake, beautiful Krull
Park to take a stroll through, and some great restaurants.
OBCP is open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday from 12 - 6 pm
and Saturday, 12 - 8 pm until Labor Day. On Fireworks nights in August, the
park is open until 8:30 pm.
by Rosemary Sansone, Ph.D.
This year, Olcott Beach Carousel Park was chosen by thousands of Buffalo
area residents as one of the Top 20 Places to Take Kids in the Buffalo area in
kidsoutandabout.com 2015 survey. Congratulations to all the volunteers who
help make it a first class place! Make Olcott Beach Carousel Park an August
destination for your family!
On August 9th join us for Rob and Carol Allen’s Magic Show at the Tom
Kelley Rustic Theater. Rob and Carol Allen will perform their
Magic Show at 3:00 pm and will be making balloon animals
from 4:30 - 5:30 pm.
The In Jest Comedy Variety Show with Nels Ross is
scheduled for August 30th at 3 pm This show is a fabulously
funny comedy act that is suitable for the whole family. Join
nationally renown Nels Ross as he juggles, enlists participants
from the audience, and puts on a hilariously entertaining show.
Olcott Beach Carousel Park (OBCP) is celebrating its thirteenth
anniversary on Sunday, August 23rd from 12 pm - 6:00 pm during its
Community Appreciation Day celebration. Come join the fun as we throw a
big party, Roaring 20’s style for our 1928 carousel’s 87th birthday!
At 3:15 pm, catch Carlton the Mime on our Tom Kelley Rustic Theater stage.
From 1- 3:00 pm enjoy a ride on the Olcott fire truck. Throughout the day,
there will be face painting, washable tattoos, balloon animals, antique cars on
display, free carousel rides, special visits by Popeye and Olive Oyl, and as
always the other rides are only 25¢!
Come out and meet Olcott Beach Carousel Park’s new friendly and competent student staff members:
Lyndsey Williams, Amber Schafer, Ally Martin, Ashley Clack, Ashley Daneau, Katelyn Klinger,
Jocelyn Lyon, Mary Rounds, Ukari Mulkey, Jordan LaFever, Megan Ciotuszynski, Ethan Bennion,
Labor Day, September 7th will be the last day of the season. Come join
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Dustin Walters, Adam Updegrove, Zachary Bancroft, Derick Dietrich and Myles Geise.
Newfane’s Veterans Page
Continue Serving: For you who have served since 9/11, you and your families
stepped forward as volunteers when our Nation needed you, and you’re excelled. For
over a decade of war, you demonstrated the courage, resilience, and adaptability that
are hallmarks of the American military. Thank you for wearing our Nation’s uniform.
The American Legion would like to invite you to continue your service in serving
your community. We have many different programs and missions that you as a
veteran can take part of and keep on serving, your country, your community and your
fellow veterans. Call 471-0382 for more information or come to a Legion meeting at
7:00 pm on the second Monday of each month in the Community Center.
By Post Commander Paul Leader of the Newfane American Legion, Post 873
Hope everyone had a chance to visit the Moving Vietnam Wall. Post 873 had The
POW/MIA Missing Man Table and the Vietnam Soldier’s Cross set up inside the
Town Hall building. It was a time to help educated people regarding the loss of a
soldier to both their family and their friends. Our Post also had Saturday security in
two hour shifts from seven am to seven am Sunday morning. It gave each member
time to stand and think of the Wall and what it stands for. Over 58,000 Americans
lost their lives for a cause not supported by their country.
We also set up the Table and Cross for the Newfane Students Veterans luncheon and
several other veterans’ dinners in the area. Over sixty showed up at the Newfane
Community Center and the kids and their teachers again did a great job taking care of
the veterans.
With the Color Guard in place,
we had our best turnout ever for
our annual July fourth Kids
Patriot parade in Olcott. With
well over a hundred-sixty kids
marching, many dressed in
Uncle Sam costumes, decorated
bikes, wagons and prams. The
Legion gave each participating
child an 8” by 12” American
flag, the Carousel Park gave each one a free ride ticket and Conley Concessions gave
free ice cream tickets. The parade was led by Jimmy Sansone on his trumpet with
Legion members acting as road guards.
My Story: On a recent road trip out west to the Grand Canyon and beyond, we
stopped at a little picturesque town of Holbrook, AZ .We camped at a nice KOA
campgrounds, while we toured the Painted dessert and the Petrified Forrest. Touring
the area, we stumbled across the Tepee hotel complete with older cars, as when Route
66 was alive and well. Down the street we found an American Legion hall, “Navajo
Post #37” called the “Foxhole”. Entering down a long stairway with a chair for
the disabled Vets, the room had a bar along one wall and another room with a pool
table. On the walls were donated pieces by members from their service days, almost
looked like a museum. Introduced to the Commander, he told us a little about his
post. They are a stopping point for the yearly run to the Wall in Washington, DC, and
disabled Vets from the UK stop when they do
a motorcycle tour of the area. The Vets way
is paid; each Vet has someone with them to
drive the bikes, they stay at the post as long as
they are touring the area. On the walls there
are license plates showing various American
Legion Post’s from around the country.
Finding one from the Wheatfield Post I told my wife Mary about it. The Barmaid
overheard and asked where it was and we told her it was close to Niagara Falls and
our city of Lockport. A couple sitting a few stools down, overheard us talking and
they wanted to know about the area, because they were coming to Lockport to travel
down the canal on their boat. After an enjoyable evening with our new friends, we
headed back to the camp grounds to get ready to continue our trip to the Grand
Canyon in the morning. Now the “Foxhole Post” has a new plate to add to their
collection; one from Post 873, Newfane, NY.
Stan Johnson, Post Commander.
Officers for Post 873 for the 2015-2016 year are Commander, Stan Johnson, 1st Vice
Commander is Brian Schultz; and 2nd Vice Commander, Adjutant and Historian
is Pam Kwiatkowski. Treasure is Ricci Hoffer; Sgt. at Arms is Gary Navoyski;
Membership is Dwight Owen; Chaplain Don Coates; Asst. Chaplain Carol Matthews;
with Paul Leader as Junior Past Commander.
Newfane’s Tenth Memorial Day Observance
was a huge success with over four hundred
twenty-five in attendance at Corwin Cemetery.
Honored was War of 1812 soldier Sgt. Samuel
Demorst presented by Stan Johnson along
with a history of the war along the Great
Lakes and WW2 Medal of Honor reception
Charley DeGlopper presented by his niece,
Kris DeGlopper-Banks. Great music, a short
but inspiring speech by State Senator Rob
Ortt, Students from the High School Choir
and Band and with the Boy Scouts from Troop
22 helping out made for an a very successful
program.
Post Everlasting Roll Call: Gerald Fallon, George Ward Jr. and James Preston.
May you all rest in peace.
This year’s fundraiser is a flag case made of cherry wood by a local craftsman who
is also a Legionnaire. A nylon 3x5 flag flown in Afghanistan, a rechargeable LED
spotlight, and a 30 Cal case of extra goodies donated by local merchants. Tickets are
$2.00 each and you can purchase by mail, at meetings or at the Celtic festival where
the winning ticket will be pulled. This is what pays the bill for the $500 scholarship
which goes to a child of a Newfane veteran and sending a high school junior to Boys
State. Please help support your post. You can also call 471-0382 or email the post at
[email protected] for tickets.
This year’s Boy State citizen is Austin Smith. Austin runs Cross Country Track
and his community service is as a Junior Fireman. Austin also contributed to our
Memorial Day Observance and helped video record it with his girlfriend on the other
camera.
American Legion American flags are always on sale, cheaper than anywhere else,
of great quality and of course American made. We can get almost any size and they
are tax free in NY. Call 471-0382. Thank you for supporting your Newfane American
Legion in this way. It’s a win-win for all of us.
We enjoyed the 90th birthday of Lucy
Harrington, our oldest member. Her kids had
a get-together at her house and Lucy was all smiles as ever. Photo of Lucy and Paul
Leader, Past Post Commander..
If you haven’t been on the Honor Flight to
Washington DC, you can sign up for the next trip
on October21st. Things have changed. Both World
War Two veterans and Korean War Veterans are now
invited to go. This is an unforgettable and rewarding
experience for all those involved. There are a limited
number of spots available on this one day October
excursion. Everything is free, and if you have any
questions, call Senator Ortt’s office at 434-0680 for an application form. If this trip is
filled, all applications will be kept for the next trip.
We are looking for more participants in the2016 Memorial Day Observance. If you
would like to be a part of this endeavor for Memorial Day 2016, please email what
you would like to do at [email protected].
Renew now for the 2016 membership year!
Act now to continue your American Legion membership in 2016. Renew
your membership now to ensure that you’ll continue to receive the many
discounts and benefits of your membership in The American Legion.
We recently honored eight graduating seniors with certificates and Blue Star Service
Banners as they are
preparing to enter
the military services
of our country.
Alan Knight,
Madison
Borrasca, Bayley
Dole-U.S. Air
Force, Colin KingAir Force National
Guard, Adam Dymes
U.S. Army
Aaron Parlier and
Samuel Cooper-U.S. Navy, Kyle Guerriera- U.S. Marine Corps.
Your many benefits include a one-year subscription to The American
Legion Magazine, access to special insurance offers, discounts on
prescriptions, savings on eyewear, travel, computers, plus a lot more.
Your membership also supports important services for you and all veterans, including:
•
FREE expert assistance from Veterans Service Officers when you file and
pursue claims, pension benefits and appeals to the Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA).
•
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Representation in Washington, D.C., to protect your interests, including our
work with the present administration to protect healthcare benefits for
veterans.
Emergency assistance for veterans and their families.
•
Support to your community, including blood drives, hospital services, and youth
programs such as baseball and scouting.
My name is Danielle
Rance, I am 20-years
old. On April 11, 2015
a fall from my horse
caused me to shatter my
T12 vertebrae, which
is located in the lumbar
region of the back. This
section of the spine
controls the bowel,
bladder, my ability to
walk and the use of my
ankles and toes.
I underwent a six hour
surgery to remove the
broken vertebrae and
it was replaced with
a piece of my rib and
a cadaver vertebra,
several screws and pins
Please, renew your membership today and continue to enjoy and support all that your American Legion
membership offers. Due’s for 2016 is $38.00.
The Newfane American Legion Post 873 meets on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 PM in the
Newfane Community Center.
An architects birds eye view of Newfane’s future Veteran’s Memorial Park, located in the
grassy area between the Town Hall and 1st Niagara Bank. Coming shortly.
were also put in. I was paralyzed from the waist down!
A couple of days after the surgery I began to get some feeling in
my upper left leg, slowly the right upper leg followed, but I only had
feeling in the upper part from the thigh to the knee. I had a second
surgery on May 28, 2015 to move two of the screws that were too
close to a major nerve. I have some movement in both legs but
I cannot feel my ankles or toes. I have been hospitalized for ten
weeks; I will be going home soon but will have to continue physical
therapy three times per week, which will cause a financial strain, as
I will have to be taken to Buffalo for treatments. Also my home will
need to be remodeled to accommodate me and my wheelchair.
Please join us on September 12, 2015 at the Newfane Senior High
School for a benefit being held in my behalf. There will be a pasta
dinner served along with a basket auction, live auction, fun and
games for the whole family! I hope to see you there!
FIREWORKS OVER LAKE ONTARIO
All shows scheduled to start at 10 pm
Thursday July 23
Rain Date Friday
July 24
Thursday August 13 Rain Date Friday
August 14
Thursday August 27 Rain Date Friday
August 28
Sunday
September 6 No Rain Date (Labor Day week-end)
AA Meetings in Newfane
Newfane Water/Sewer Department
Mike Mills, Water/Sewer Maintenance Superintendent
Maintenance Office
It is important to keep all vegetation, at least 5 feet, from growing around the fire
hydrants. The water maintenance department needs to have immediate access to
all hydrants, at all times, to maintain, paint and mow when necessary. If plants, trees
and flowers prevent us from doing our job, the water department will remove the
growth. Please remove any flowers or bushes you don’t want thrown out and plant
them in another area on your property. Thank you for your cooperation with this issue.
It is illegal to connect sump pumps, other run-off or groundwater to the public sewer
system. All sewer vent pipes must be kept at a minimum of 12” above grade to comply with DEC regulations.
Billing Office
There are fewer than 160 homes remaining in town that need a radio read meter
installed. If you know you have not had a radio read meter installed please call us at
778-8132 #6 to arrange a date and time that our maintenance department can gain
access to install a meter. There is no charge to the homeowner for the new meter.
To date we are still unable to accept payments through our website. You can make
your payment in person with cash, check, credit or debit card or by mail. We also
have a drop box located on the north side of Town Hall and accept all forms of payment in the drop box. We do not accept charge payments by phone.
Please remember when writing checks - We do not accept postdated checks. All postdated checks will be returned.
Tax removal for Districts 1 and 4 will take place every year on August 1st. To avoid
having your unpaid balance removed to the County taxes, please make your payment
in full prior to that date. There is an additional 10% fee added to all balances going to
taxes. You can call our office to inquire on any unpaid balances you or your tenants
may have. Once these balances are removed to the taxes, payment can no longer be
accepted in our office.
When selling - Town ordinance requires a dual check backlow preventer valve and
an expansion tank to be installed and inspected prior to sale. A final water reading
must be taken before closing.
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Sobriety on the Lake
Somerset House
7397 Lake Rd.
Appleton
Wednesday
8 pm OPEN
Speaker on Last Wednesday
Open Arms
St. Andrews Church
2239 West Creek Rd.
Burt
Thursday
8pm CLOSED
Sommerset House
7397 Lake Rd.
Appleton
Friday
10:30 am
Open Discussion
Newfane Living Sober
Saturday
United Methodist Church 3 pm CLOSED
2699 Main St.
Open Last Saturday
Newfane
SHOUTS FROM THE SUPERVISORS OFFICE
The Community Room is available for one time use for non -profit organizations. Call 716-778-8531 x102. Please do not call to reserve for personal
parties or long term commitments.
You MUST arrange to get the key ahead of time during normal business hours.
Town Hall Closed –
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Labor Day, Monday, September 7th
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Columbus Day, Monday, October 13th
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Veteran’s Day, Monday, November 11th
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Thanksgiving, Thursday and Friday, November 26th and 27th
Miller Hose Fire Company
Fire Chief Gary Snyder
President James Enderton
The members of the Miller Hose Fire Company would like to thank all those
who have donated to our annual fund drive. Once again the residents
of the Town of Newfane have been very generous in their support of the
fire company. To date, approximately $18,000 has been received through
the mailers and other contributions. The ‘Fill the Boot’ collection that was
conducted on the day of the Newfane Historical Society’s Apple Blossom
Festival was also very successful. Those monies have been earmarked for
the upgrades to our EMS response equipment.
A new piece of equipment has been placed into service on our ambulance
thanks to Eastern Niagara Hospital. The hospital applied and received a grant
from the Oishei Foundation that allowed the administration to distribute a Zoll
Autopulse Non-Invasive Support Pump to the five Area 3 fire companies.
(a) Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle
equipped with at least one lighted lamp exhibiting a red light visible under
normal conditions from a distance of five hundred feet to the front of such
vehicle other than a police vehicle or bicycle when operated as an authorized
vehicle, and when audible signals are sounded from any said vehicle by
siren, exhaust whistle, bell, air horn. or electronic equivalent, the driver of
every other vehicle shall yield the right of way and shall immediately drive to
a position parallel to, and as close as possible to the right hand edge of curb
of the roadway, or to either edge of a one way roadway and shall remain in
such a position until the authorized emergency vehicle has passed, unless
otherwise directed by a police officer. (b) This section shall not operate to
relieve the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle from the duty to drive
with reasonable care for all persons using the highway.
S1217 Following emergency fire vehicles prohibited: The driver of any vehicle
other than one on official business shall not follow any authorized emergency
fire vehicle in the same lane or an adjacent lane to the one being used by
such a fire vehicle at a distance closer than 200 feet while such fire vehicle
is displaying one or more red or combination or combination of red and
white lights, or one white light which must be a revolving , rotating, flashing,
oscillating or constantly moving light, nor shall a driver drive into or park his
or her vehicle within the block or where there is no block within 1000 feet of
where such fire vehicle has stopped to answer a fire alarm.
For years, a variety of attempts have been made to overcome the limitations
of manual cardiopulmonary resuscitation(CPR). Zoll has developed a
solution as an adjunct to the method used by medical professionals to
perform CPR chest compressions. The Autopulse is an automated, portable,
battery-powered chest compressor, which provides chest compressions as
an adjunct to performing the traditional method of manual CPR. Use of the
Autopulse is intended to reduce the impact of rescuer fatique and will enable
the rescuer to address additional patient needs. Required instructions were
presented to the area’s EMS personnel at the ENH Newfane site facilitated
by the hospital and Zoll.
S1218 Crossing fire hose: no vehicle shall be driven over any unprotected
hose of a fire department when laid down on any street or private driveway,
to be used at any fire or alarm of fire, without the consent of the fire
department official in command.
Miller Hose and Olcott Fire companies were also the recipients of a shared
$233,905 federal funding presented by U.S. Rep. Chris Collins. The regional
grant was allocated through the Dept. of Homeland Security Assistance to
Firefighters Grant Program. This program is designed to help first responders
improve their capabilities to respond to fires and emergencies of all types.
The monies will be used to upgrade the companies Self Contained Breathing
Apparatus(SCBA). The new SCBA’s will be of lighter weight and have longer
air time capacity.
All Niagara County Volunteer Fire Companies are now operating under the
new Emergency Radio Network. The new system was designed to improve
and in some cases provide radio reception for first responders in isolated
or outlying areas. The system is under the control of the Niagara County
Sheriffs Department emergency dispatching unit.
Thank you for your continued support that allows us to provide EMS and Fire
service to the Town of Newfane.
ASSESSOR’S OFFICE
The 2015 Final Assessment Roll is completed and on file in our office or view
through the link on the Town of Newfane’s web site.
STAR INFORMATION
The Basic Star Exemption:
This pertains to your primary residence only. If you have never applied for the
Basic STAR Exemption and feel you qualify give our office a call for details.
STAR registration for new homeowners will begin again with the Department
of Taxation and Finance. New legislation requires all homeowners receiving
the BASIC Star (Enhanced Star is not impacted by this legislation) exemption
to register with the Tax Department to receive the exemption as well as
applying for the exemption with the Assessor’s Office. This successful
implementation will eliminate intentional fraud and unintentional duplicate
exemptions. For more information you may visit www.tax.ny.gov.
Fire Chief Snyder reports the Company has responded to approximately
27 alarms. Members of the Company also complied 480 training hours for
2014. In addition, EMS Captain Kevin Baker reports that the Company had
approximately 190 EMS calls in the last quarter.
Our April $10,000 raffle was once again a huge success reports Chairperson
Shannon Coleman. A number of people went home with extra money in their
pockets or were a winner of the many baskets that were awarded.
The car show that was held on Fathers Day once again was hampered by
rain. Chairman Ray Catanesi can control the car show but not the weather.
However, the sun did come out and approximately 100 cars were on the
fire company grounds. Music for the show was provided by DJ the DJ and
the Barker Fire Company expertly prepared the BBQ chicken where all 350
halves were sold. So all in all, it was a good Father Day’s Show. The Junior
Firemen also had their food stand and raffle.
Coming up on September 21st is the annual Gun Raffle. Chairman Stewart
Sharts and his committee has the tickets out for purchase from any fireman.
The big prize once again is a 2015 Polaris 4 wheeler. Mixed in are a number
of prizes consisting of guns, cash, and other prizes. Various side raffles
will also be held. All guns will be purchased through Gander Mountain and
winners will be required to submit to a background check per NYS law.
Tickets are $20 and entitles the ticket holder to food and beverages. You
need not be present to win one of the ticket prizes. Doors will open at 1:00pm
with the raffle starting at 2:pm.
Enhanced Star Exemption
If you are over 65 or just turning 65 years of age by December 31, 2016, you may
qualify for the Enhanced STAR Exemption if your Adjustable Gross Income
for 2014 was less than $84,550. This exemption will be applied to the upcoming
2016 assessment roll. To file for this exemption, the following items are needed:
(1). Proof of age, (2). A copy of your 2014 Income Tax, (Federal or State), and (3).
Proof of your New York State residency. If you feel you qualify, please stop in
the office no later than March 1, 2016 to file your paperwork. Another option for
filing for Enhanced Star would be to file a Form RP-425-IVP called the Optional
Income Verification Program. If you choose to file this form, it allows our office
to contact the NYS Tax Department and have them confirm your income qualifying
status. Once you have filed the RP-425-IVP with us and as long as you are filing
New York State Income Tax, the State of New York will notify our office on your
status. We will then notify all property owners enrolled in this program with a card
to confirm their qualifying status.
AGI Exceeding $500,000
If your adjustable gross income for the year 2014 was $500,000 or greater you will
not be eligible for STAR on the upcoming 2016 Assessment Roll.
If you have questions concerning any of the above information give our office a
call at 716-778-8827 option 4.
In October, Miller Hose in conjunction with Olcott and Wrights Corners Fire
Companies will be conducting sessions at the area schools during Fire
Prevention Week. This is the time of year that the firemen interact with the
young children and teach them about fire safety. Its always a great time for
the kids to have a hands on with the various equipment including the fire
trucks and the firemen showing them around the firehall.
Exemptions must be filed by March 1st of each year. Remember that date.
Building / Demolition Permits:
Each year we are on the road getting updated pictures and working on permits for
the next year roll. Be sure to let this office know of any changes so you will have
the correct assessment on your property. If you have any questions or concerns,
give us a call at 778-8827.
Recent encounters by the fire company present a reminder of the NYS
Vehicle and Traffic Law regarding emergency vehicles and fire scenes.
S1144 Operation of Vehicles on approach of authorized emergency vehicles:
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Celebrating 15 Years of Celtic Fun at Krull Park
Back in 2001 a very small festival popped up in Olcott Beach: the first Niagara Celtic Heritage Festival & Highland
Games. Its goal was to celebrate Celtic culture, while also helping boost local tourism. That September weekend a few
hundred people gathered, many who hoped the tiny festival might be held again. This year marks the 15th anniversary of
Niagara Celtic, and the non-profit festival has become a local tradition for over 12,000 guests and participants.
The Niagara Celtic Heritage Festival honors the wonderful Celtic nations of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, The Isle
of Man, Brittany and Galicia. It also celebrates the many people who share this heritage- including hundreds of thousands
of Western New Yorkers. This isn’t your usual ethnic celebration however- the festival does a brilliant job at entertaining
while it educates. We can even guarantee that you don’t have to be Celtic to have an amazing time!
“It’s family fun and family-oriented,” says Highland Games Director Paul Krest. “It’s the best we’ve seen out there
because we act on feedback. People come into town and they’re here for the whole weekend; it’s a fun atmosphere.”
The festival’s premier Highland Games are now one of the largest multiple division games in the world. All weekend you
can see men, women and youth competing in athletic feats such as a 56 lb. Stone Throw or the famous Caber Pole Toss,
to name a few. In recent years the Games’ cheering spectators have grown in such great numbers they can be heard across
the entire festival grounds!
Of course the Highland Games are only one reason to visit this year’s 15th celebration. There is a wonderful array of food
and beverages, artisans, performers, craftsmen, animals, historical re-enactors and more. Guests can shop, dine, listen to
music, learn to swordfight, see animal demos, explore the popular kid’s corner, attend classes…the list goes on and on. In
recent years the most popular activity is dressing in garb or costume. Whether the outfits are Celtic, Renaissance, Fantasy
or even Steam Punk, the festival is filled with some of the most amazing designs and accessories crafted by our guests
and participants. This amazing trend has only added to the magical atmosphere of Niagara Celtic.
“You really have to see the festival to understand how amazing it is,” explains one of the festival’s Associate Directors,
Vicki Banks. “Every year we have new guests join us that are stunned…they can’t believe such a unique and wonderful
festival exists in their ‘backyard’.”
Visiting their website, NiagaraCeltic.com, you can get a sense at how big and broad the festival is. Photos include guests
enjoying a vast variety of entertainment. There are also stars marking participants who’ve also made the festival a
tradition- noting those who’ve attended for five, ten and fifteen years.
MacFarlane’s Company is one of a handful of groups recognized as a gold-star 15 year participant. Based in Ohio, they
offer hands-on learning of Scottish heritage, including the chance for children to train as soldiers and battle the British.
Longtime member Karen Wood has attended since the first year. “I love the many folks who say ‘My kids played your
games at the 1st or 2nd festival and now they are in college or have little ones of their own!’”
Pre-Sale tickets are available at their website, and include weekend and day passes, discounts for groups, seniors,
students, military and returning guests. Children 12 & under are FREE, and there is also FREE parking. PLEASE
NOTE: They anticipate their ticket lines will be a longer wait this year, so they recommend saving time by
ordering online. For more information including volunteering, advertising, schedule: www.NiagaraCeltic.com
2015 Sponsors include Black Willow Winery, ScottishStoreOnline.com, Heinrich Chevrolet, Scottish Gourmet USA, D
& T Graphics and A-Verdi Storage Containers.
Highland Athlete attempting a Caber Pole Toss
Niagara Celtic 5K runners.
Wrights Corners Fire Company
Ladies Auxiliary
Fund Raiser
September 19, 2015
Wrights Corners Fire Hall
4043 Lake Avenue
Route 78 north of Lockport
Chicken Chowder Sale
11:00
Basket Auction
Drawing starts at:
12:30
(Need not be present to win)
Doors open at 10:00 AM
Join the 3rd Annual Niagara
Celtic 5K benefitting the Newfane
Women’s Lacrosse Club
Have you joined the latest local racing
tradition yet? Grab your running shoes- and
even a costume- for the 3rd Annual Niagara
Celtic 5K in Olcott!
New for 2015
The Niagara Celtic 5K is the final race
during the 2015 Dimino Lower Niagara
Running Series. Our Award Ceremonies
will also include winners from the entire
series!
Basic Details
The race will be held the morning of Sunday,
September 20th at the new start time of 11am.
Check-in begins at 9am, and the cost is $25
Pre-Registration, $30 Race Day. Runners
receive a packet of goodies, including
2 Sunday passes to the Niagara Celtic
Heritage Festival (also happening that day
at Krull Park), 2 festival beverage tickets,
computerized chip timing and scoring, and
plenty more! PLUS the first 150 registrants
receive our very popular Limited Edition
Niagara Celtic 5K T-Shirts!
Course Details
Runners register and line-up on festival
grounds, aka the lakeside of Krull Park. The
course-certified race kicks-off with a cannonfiring start! Runners then head to and travel
over the Route 18 Bridge into downtown
Olcott, through the scenic West Bluff and
Lockwood Heights, past Black Willow
Winery and back to the park.
Who Benefits From the Race?
Formed in 2005, the Newfane Women’s
Lacrosse Club has grown to include athletes
from Newfane, Royalton-Hartland and Wilson
school districts, where women’s lacrosse isn’t
offered as a varsity sport. The popular athletic
club is 100% self-funded, and this 5K helps
them reach their annual goals. Make sure to
say hello and give your support to all the club’s
members who will be hard at work on race day!
Guests and participants enjoying 2014’s Saturday
Evenings Ceilidh Concert and Party
2014’s most popular band is back. Catch Irish Sister’s the
Screaming Orphans live!
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For details and to sign-up online: bit.ly/
NiagaraCeltic5K or NiagaraCeltic.com.
FREE SPORTSMAN’S EDUCATION PROGRAM 2015-2016
Niagara County Schedule of Dates for Sportsman Education Classes
Scott Scheffler, Town of Newfane Marina Director
(All students Must Be 11 Years of Age or Older)
Hello Town of Newfane citizens,
GUN COURSES
GUN COURSES
DATE
August 5
August 6
August 12
TIME
6 - 10 pm
6 - 10 pm
6 - 10 pm
PLACE
NOTES
LaSalle Sportsmen’s Club
2445 Tuscarora Rd
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
Register on-line
Class size limited to 42
Dave Faccini 297-9316 evenings
August 10 5:30 - 9:30pm
August 11 5:30 - 9:30pm
August 12 5:30 - 9:30pm
Hess Road Weslyan Church
2514 Hess Rd
Appleton, NY
Must Pre-register on-line
Class size limited to 40.
Rich Evans 433-4189
August 24
August 25
August 26
Wheatfield Community Center Must pre-register by internet.
2790 Church Rd
Class size limited to 60.
N. Tonawanta, NY
Eric 694-9414 10 am - 10 pm
5:30 - 9:30pm
5:30 - 9:30pm
5:30 - 9:30pm
August 26 6 - 10 pm
Sept. 2
6 - 10 pm
Sept 9
6 - 10 pm
3-F Club
904 Swann Road
Youngstown, NY
Register in person.
Class size limited to 30
Dale 791-3809 (evenings)
Sept 8
Sept 9
Sept 10
5:30 - 9:30pm
5:30 - 9:30pm
5:30 - 9:30pm
N. Forest Rod & Gun Club
6257 Old Niagara Road
Lockport, NY 14094
Must pre-register on-line only.
Class size limited to 35
Richard Evans
Sept 9
Sept 10
Sept 16
6 - 10 pm
6 - 10 pm
6 - 10 pm
LaSalle Sportsmen’s Club
2445 Tuscarora Rd
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
Must pre-register by internet.
Class size limited to 42
Dave Faccini 297-9316 evenings
Sept 14
Sept 16
Sept 18
6:00 - 9:30pm
6:00 - 9:30pm
6:00 - 9:30pm
Hartland Conservation Club
Orangeport Rd
Gasport, NY 14067
Must pre-register by phone
or internet. Class size limited
to 40.
Sept 28
Sept 29
Sept 30
5:30 - 9:30pm
5:30 - 9:30pm
5:30 - 9:30pm
Wheatfield Community Center Register on-line
2790 Church Rd
Class size is limited to 60
N. Tonawanta, NY
Eric 694-9414 10 am - 10 pm
Oct 5
Oct 19
Oct 20
6 - 7 pm
6 - 9 pm
6 - 9 pm
Middleport Rod & Gun Club
Corner Freeman & Mt. Rd
Middleport, NY
Register on-line, in person or by
phone Class size limited to 50
Dave Lavery 735-3343
TRAPPING COURSES
BOW COURSES
BOW COURSES
August 3
August 4
6 - 10 pm
6 - 10 pm
3-F Club
904 Swann Road
Youngsrown, NY 14174
Register In person
Class size limited to 30
Dale 791-3809 evenings
August 3
August 4
August 5
6 - 10 pm
6 - 10 pm
6 - 10 pm
Little Ridge Archery
8862 Ridge Road
Gasport, NY 14067
Register In person
Class size is limited to 30
Roy 772-7598 (5pm - 8 pm)
August 17 5:30 - 9:30pm
August 18 5:30 - 9:30pm
Hess Road Wesleyan Church
2514 Hess Rd
Appleton, NY 14008
Register on-line only.
Richard Evans
Aug. 26
Aug. 29
6 - 11pm
8am - 12pm
Doc’s Archery
908 Niagara Falls Blvd.
N. Tonawanda, NY 14120
Register in person starting 8/1 at
Open House.Class size limited
to 25. Mark 693-2703
Sept 9
Sept 12
6 - 11pm
8am - 12pm
Doc’s Archery
908 Niagara Falls Blvd
N. Tonawanda, NY 14120
Register in person starting 8/1 at
Open House.Class size limited
to 25. Mark 693-2703
Sept 14
Sept 16
Sept 19
6pm - 9:30pm
6am - 9:30pm
8am - done
Wilson Conservation Club
2934 Wilson Cambria Rd
N. Tonawanda, NY 14120
Register at 1st Class. Class size
limited to 50.
Shawn 698-3396 (4 - 10 pm)
Sept 14
Sept 15
5:30 - 9:30pm
5:30 - 9:30pm
Wheatfield Community Center
2790 Church Rd
Wilson, NY 14172
Register on-line. Class size
limited to 60.
Eric 694-9414 (10am - 10pm)
Sept 21
Sept 22
5:30 - 9:30pm
5:30 - 9:30pm
N. Forest Rod & Gun Club
6257 Old Niagara Road
Lockport, NY 14094
Register on-line. Class size
limited to 35. Richard Evans
TRAPPING COURSE
Aug 4
Aug 22
6pm - 7:30pm
8am - done
Wilson Conservation Club
2934 Wilson Cambria Rd
N. Tonawanda, NY 14120
News from The Town Marina
Register on-line. Class size
limited to 20.
Stan 751-9848
The 2015 spring fishing season began with an exciting first few
months. Fishermen from across the country were launching left and
right, returning with coolers full of salmon and trout. Some less than
favorable weather systems have slowed down the traffic, but looking
ahead towards the rest of the summer leaves much room for optimism.
LOTSA’s fish stocking program was a success again this year adding
63,000 salmon and 2,600 steelhead to the Lake Ontario fish population. This great organization helps to ensure our excellent fishing and
sustain the delicate ecosystems on which we are so dependent.
Kids piled in during the free fishing weekend for the annual kid’s
fishing derby weathering the rain and hauling in some impressive
catches. Despite the rain, over fifty kids registered for the derby.
Thank you to our sponsors, Slippery Sinker, All In the Same Boat,
and the Boat Doctor, for the great prizes. A special thanks goes out
to the lions club and our volunteers: Ron Kelley, Niki Kelley, Patrick
McDonough, Gordie Fletcher, Sean Foti, Roy Letcher, Trevor Noon,
Hunter Soles, Ken Deemer, Jim Carney, Bert Carlson, and Kathy
Horanburg for the great job that they do, as well as the Olcott Fire
Company for taking time out of their day to bring a fire truck out and
give rides.
Richard Meyer’s AP Environmental Science class from Newfane
High School visited the marina for their annual trout release. These
trout were raised in the classroom and were released in to their natural habitat. In addition to this, the class made and strategically placed
numerous fishing line disposal tubes. These tubes, designed by Richard Meyers, Ryan Perrello (Niagara County Soil and Water), and
myself, are placed around Fisherman’s Park, the Town of Newfane
Marina and the West Pier, in hopes to increase environmental awareness. Fishermen will now dispose of fishing line properly, rather than
throwing it on the ground for birds and fish to get tangled with.
Numerous improvements have been made around the marina, and
will continue to be made, in preparation for the summer tournaments.
Improvements have been made to the grounds, as well as to the facilities. Necessary upgrades were made to the fish grinder. It now runs
impeccably. We are genuinely excited for the busy summer months
left ahead.
VENDORS & CRAFTERS INCLUDE
Tupperware
Lularoe Clothing
Mary Kay
Thirty-One
Food
Available for
Purchase
Tastefully Simple
Owl Designs
Fourmotts
Grandma Giggles
Scentsy
Vendor & Crafter Fair
Payne’s Pastry Palace
Plexus Worldwide
Saturday, November 14, 2015
Younique
10am-2pm
Nutrilite Vitamins
Wrights Corners Fire Company
Jamberry Nails
Paparazzi
4043 Lake Avenue, Lockport, NY 14094
LuAnn Tessmann Designs
Photography by Jenn Craft
Essentials of Life
BASKET
AND MANY MORE VENDORS/CRAFTERS
RAFFLE
For More Information, Please Contact: Sherrie Campbell 716-510-6589
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