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VOL.13NO.1 This ------1 again thissummer. 2018 FLOODING–Sadly, theoutlookforfloodingtoreoccurisarealpossibility but willprovideatremendouseconomicboostforNewfaneandNiagaraCounty. the constructionofBreakwall. forward. Itlooksverypromisingthatoncetheengineeringiscomplete,theywillfund Town, DavidgothisattentionabouttheBreakwall,andsincethen,ithasbeenmoving I thankthem.wouldalsoliketoDavidHedley. project, NiagaraCountyIDA go toconstructionfortheentranceofOlcottHarbor. Duetothemagnitudeofthis a $500,000CDBGgrantforthe Michael Norrisand from ourelectedofficials;LegislatorJohnSyracuse,SenatorRobOrtt, OLCOTT and professionallythroughthesehardtimes. them. Iwouldliketoalsothankallthe paperwork, meetingsandregulationsaremindbogglingIcouldnotdothiswithout Miller, JulieNankeyandKristieJessonforalloftheirworkontheseprograms. as pumppurchasesanddebrisremoval,etc.IwouldliketotakethistimethankJon age pipesonthe the endofOntarioSt.atHarbor. 4.Damagetothe totally collapsedandisjointlyownedwithNiagaraCounty. 3. Light HouseattheendofLockport-OlcottRd.2. $550,000. Someofthedamagewehaveappliedforis:1. strengthen thepropertyfromfutureflooddamage. related to The FEMA loved hisCommunity. installed onthe “JAMES Jim succumbedtohisbattlewithcancer, NiagaraCountydedicatedtheareaas the creatorofSportsComplexinKrullPark(soccerfields,icerinks,etc.)Before JAMES get thebeachrepairedandopenfor2018season,sopleaseapply. jobs lastyear. Itwasunforeseenandunfortunate. truly apologizetothekidsthathadplannedonLifeguardpositionsfortheirsummer summer andareagaintakingapplicationsforlifeguardsattheSupervisor’s office. BEACH &LIFEGUARDS– same time. Time willtell. for theworstandhopingbest.RightnowLakeishigherthanlastyearat W. W. HARBORBREAKWALL Town ownedpropertiesdamaged.Itnotonlycoversrepairs,butwillpayto DisasterDeclaration(Federal)isinprogressnowandthiswillcovercosts WARD DEDICATION – WARD SPORTS COMPLEX”. Warming HouseonMarch7,2018,inmemoryofagreatmanwhoso West Bluff. FEMA We, alongwiththeCounty, StateandFireCompaniesarepreparing Adam SassonefromtheGovernor’s office,wewereabletosecure willbeprovidingmanyservicesthatwedonothaveand At thistimeweareanticipatingopeningthebeach Town ofNewfanetogetabreakwallprojectready continued onpage2.. This willbeagreathelpnotonlyfortheflooding, mayalsocoveraportionofourhardcosts,such – This dedicationisinhonorofagreatfriendand Town employeeswhodidtheirjobsefficiently As partofthefloodcontrolandwithmuchwork The newlycreatednamewasunveiledand We aregoingtomakeeveryeffort to The accessroadtothebeach,which We haveappliedforapproximately West Beach.5.Damagetodrain When theGovernorwasin The concretewallbehindthe The lossof15-20’
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LOG CABIN – The Ye Olde Log Cabin had a great year in 2017 with hundreds of visitors coming through. We Town Hall have to apologize to everyone that purchased a log end. We have had some big problems getting wood that does 2737 Main Street not split and break when it dries. I think we have finally Newfane, NY 14108 found some Ash wood that we are cutting now and hope Hours 8:30 am – 4:30 pm to start getting them prepared and hung in the cabin this Monday through Friday year. Again, our apologies. Elected Officials: POT HOLES - As I’m sure you all know, this has been TOWN BOARD a horrific year for pot holes. Jon Miller and the Highway crew have done a great job keeping Town roads in good Supervisor shape. The problem we have is that many of the roads Timothy R. Horanburg 778-8531 #3 are not owned by the Town of Newfane. Although we are Councilman Laura L. Rutland contracted to salt and plow them we are not allowed to Councilman Susan Neidlinger make any repairs to them, including patching pot holes. Councilman Richard Coleman We did make the State an offer to repair pot holes on their Councilman Troy D. Barnes roads, (Rt.78, 104 & 18) and we would only charge for time and materials but they refused the offer. We have a Regular Town Board meetings are held at Town Hall on the 4th blacktop Hot Box machine that Jon Miller and our High- Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm way Dept. purchased two years ago. We split the $40,000 Town Clerk cost 50/50 with the Town of Pendleton and we mutually Mildred M. Kramp share it. We always use hot patch instead of cold patch, 778-8822 #2 and I am told that this type of repair holds up so much Fax 778-7178 better. Hopefully we can try to work this out before next Superintendent of Highways year to make everyone’s life & vehicle a little better. Jon Miller 778-8844 Our 2018 Visitor Guides are out. Please check them out to see all of the upcoming events and activities we offer Town Justice here in Newfane. Most local businesses have them or you 2896 Transit Road can pick them up here at the Town Hall. Newfane, NY 14108 Bruce M. Barnes Until August, enjoy your Spring and Summer in Scott R. Boudeman Newfane. 778-9292 Fax 778-5793 Justice Court Office Hours 9:00 to Noon The Town of Newfane Recreation 2018 Spring Baseball Monday through Friday and Softball Program for Kindergarten through 6th Grade will begin April 23, 2018. Registrations will be sent Receiver of Taxes and Assessments home from school and are available at the Town Hall. Terri L. Iannucci Registration Deadline is Monday April 9, 2018. There is 778-6052 no fee for this program! Sign up today!! Assessor Mary Hastings 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 Niagara County Legislature Water/Sewer Billing 778-8132 #6 Water/Sewer Maintenance 778-8587 14th District Wastewater Treatment Plant 778-7131 Wastewater Treatment Plant Fax 778-6160 Legislator John Syracuse Dog Control Officer Ordinance Enforcement Officer Jeffrey Newman 807-6270 Rick Werth, Asst. 545-0829 State-of-the-Lake www.townofnewfane.com
1/2 page B & W $150.00 This year may prove to be as challenging as last year’s government-caused disaster. At the time 1 Color $200.00 of this newsletter, the Lake Ontario water levels are reported to be 3 inches higher than last 1/4 page B & W $ 80.00 year at this time. Recognizing the continued threat this IJC-imposed Plan 2014 is to our region, 1 Color $110.00 Business Ad 1/8 page B & W $60.00 Newfane Supervisor Tim Horanburg, Newfane Highway Superintendent Jon Miller and I organized 1 Color $85.00 an emergency preparedness meeting which was held 3/1/18. The individuals present at this meeting Business Card B & W $35.00 included our Director of Emergency Services Jonathan Schultz, Niagara County Sheriff Jim Votour, 1 Color $50.00 elected state and federal representatives, along with heads of NYSDEC, US Army Corp of Engi- Advertise your Business in our August Newsletter. neers and Governor Cuomo’s Director of Homeland Security. Most of the discussions surrounded Deadline for ads is June 30, 2018. Complete the section below and return with your ad and full payment to: ensuring we have proper equipment on site such as pumps, heavy equipment, sand bags, etc. We are Town of Newfane, Newsletter Department also looking at reconfiguring the aqua dam. If you recall, this aqua dam device was placed just north 2737 Main St., Newfane, NY 14108 or [email protected] of the entrance to the Newfane Town Marina. The aqua dam is a water-filled bladder that was used to Make checks payable to Town of Newfane form a barrier against the rising lake surge. We are also looking at enhancing and reconfiguring the Name______Phone ______placement of the aqua dam. Address______continued on page 3.. Ad Size______Cost ______2 Syracuse....
I recognize most, if not all of our residents are still awaiting either permitting approval or funding Bonds Lake: After years of deliberation, sledding (non-metal) reimbursement from damage caused by last year’s event. If you need help, I want to know of your returned to the park. It was a big hit. And yes, the restrooms situation. I will make sure our state representatives know about you. Please call my office at 778- were operative! We constructed a new equipment barn on 9282. I am doing all I can to put pressure on our state and federal elected representatives to ensure the premises and are in process of tearing down an old crumbling promises made will be promises kept. On the federal side, there has been no significant movement as building once the sheriff office is through utilizing it for training it relates to replacing IJC members nor scrapping/modifying Plan 2014. purposes. An Eagle Scout Project was initiated and completed for which we now have GPS mapping of trails within this park. Public Works/Roads NYSDEC fish stocking will continue although the dates are The last calendar year saw our crews lay over 27 miles of road reconstruction. In addition, the crews unavailable as we go to print. were also snowplowing, ditching, performing pothole repair, tree trimming and the never-ending deer carcass pick-up. It has been a long-standing policy of our Deputy Commissioner of Highway, Dean Royalton Ravine: A new comfort station/restroom was added. Lapp, that “if you see something, say something.” Pothole priority at this moment is Ewings Rd. and An Eagle Scout project repaired the stairway in the hiking trails East Ave. I also have my eye on the railroad tracks on Charlotteville Rd. So, please, if you see some- and this project also included GPS trail mapping. thing such as a pothole, a dead deer, a tree limb/debris in the road, etc., please call Dean at 439-7360. West Canal: Greenway grants were awarded to upgrade tran- Parks sient docking to include water and electricity. Repairs to the retaining wall (awaiting permitting), along with parking lot im- Improvements to our county parks continue at a rapid pace. provements by our county crew are scheduled to be performed this season. Krull: Aside from upgrades to the maintenance building roof (pitched roof instead of flat) the parks department worked on drainage issues in the south, along with roof replacement to the water pavilion Oppenheim Park: NYSDEC fish stocking will continue, al- shelter. We are in the planning stages for a comfort station/restroom facility adjacent to the splash park. though again we do not know the date scheduled for this event. There is constant evaluation of the health of the trees in both the north and south parcels. Upgrades to the entrance at the soccer/ice skating rinks/athletic fields will be performed as the weather permits. I wish to thank all of you for electing me for another 2 year This work will include maintenance to the bricks and new flags. In case you haven’t seen the newly stint as your Niagara County Legislator. Please have a safe and erected sign dedicating the former athletic fields in memorium to Jim Ward, please check it out. Jim happy Spring! was the driving force behind this complex as we experience it today with our families, our kids and grandkids. We dedicated this to Jim last year while he was still with us. Once fully complete, lights will be shining on the sign.
3 ALL EYES ON THE IJC A column from Senator Rob Ortt (R,C,I,Ref-North Tonawanda) NORRIS HIGHLIGHTS NEED TO CONTROL SPENDING, FOCUS ON PRIORITIES IN STATE BUDGET Last year, homes and businesses along the south shore of Lake Ontario were A Column from Assemblyman Mike Norris (R,I-Lockport) devastated due to enactment of a disastrous International Joint Commission plan. Unfortunately, Lake Ontario’s water levels are already well above average and the The governor’s $168.2 billion 2018-19 Executive Budget proposal reinforces to any concern of repeated flooding is very real. That is why I have joined Congressman skeptic that the “tax and spend” culture of Albany is alive and well. Although there Chris Collins, as well as my colleagues in the State Senate, in calling for preemptive are many priorities I am fighting for to better assist Western New York, I do believe the measures to protect our south shore. cost of our state government is way too high. Coupled with an excessive amount of burdensome regulations, this situation continues to cause higher taxes and an expensive In 2017, the International Joint Commission (IJC) enacted “Plan 2014,” which de- cost of doing business that are driving too many of our neighbors and loved ones out of termines the flow of water into Lake Ontario and down the St. Lawrence River. This state. agreement between Canada and the U.S. – combined with high rainfalls and ice melt – led to record flooding along the southern shore of Lake Ontario. While $72 billion of the governor’s budget has been dedicated to Medicaid spending, provisions such as the “DREAM Act,” which provides free college tuition to illegal In order to help minimize the devastating impact another year of flooding may immigrants, create devastating spending gaps. These gaps will be closed on the backs have on our south shore communities, I am calling upon the U.S. Army Corps of of New York taxpayers with over $1 billion in new taxes and fees, including a tax on Engineers to enact proactive measures for Lake Ontario. I am also calling upon the internet transaction purchases generating roughly $140 million in increased taxes. Ad- governor to release the addition $15 million he committed to residents impacted by ditionally, the executive’s proposal freezes STAR for property owners, slashes library the flooding. Last year, my colleagues and I approved $90 million in relief funds aid and ignores the desperate need for infrastructure investment by cutting library for those impacted by the disaster, only to have Gov. Cuomo agree to half of our construction funding by $10 million. This proposed budget does not align with the commitment. Instead, he chose to commit $45 million and promised to add addi- priorities and expectations of the people of the 144th Assembly District. tional funds if necessary. Now, they are necessary, and it is time he delivered on his promise. I believe that the state must dramatically re-examine its focus for the budget and reduce its overall spending. Programs and funding must yield tangible results, and there must We can see from the current water levels that residents are in danger once again, and be more accountability and oversight to ensure that this takes place. As I speak with we must begin to prepare for what is heading our way now before it is too late. Cur- constituents throughout Western New York, they are tired of gimmicks and want broad rently, Lake Ontario’s water level sits approximately two inches above last year’s based tax cuts and responsible investment in critical areas like education, infrastruc- mark, and is at the highest projected levels. ture, work force development programs and libraries.
In the unlikely case that we don’t see massive flooding, then we will be able take a As your representative, be assured that I will stand up against additional taxes and new ‘sigh of relief’ and carry on with recovery efforts that remain from last year. When it spending, while fighting to restore funding for roads, bridges, water and sewer lines, comes to protection from disaster, it is better to have it and not need it, than to need and libraries. I will continue advocating for increased result-based accountability of it and not have it. existing economic programs and budgetary programs. Further, I will fight to eliminate the proposed STAR freeze so property taxpayers receive as much relief as possible. I I am also proud to join my colleagues in the New York State Senate in fighting the will also continue to advocate for additional emergency funding for the property and disastrous international agreement put in place by the IJC. business owners along the southern shore of Lake Ontario who suffered serious dam- age during the recent unprecedented flooding. The IJC’s faceless bureaucrats hold blame for the flooding that has transpired. By enacting “Plan 2014,” these individuals have put the communities along Lake As spring approaches, it is important that our community remains vigilant against the Ontario’s south shore in danger. As long as the IJC insists on operating under ‘Plan potential rising lake levels that we experienced last year. Our Niagara County Emer- 2014,’ they are at fault for the flooding we see along Lake Ontario’s south shore. gency Management Leaders have already begun preparation for flooding and erosion, While the State of New York has a significant role to play in helping with relief and and county wide coordination efforts are in place to mitigate damage. recovery, New York taxpayers cannot be on the hook for ongoing missteps of the International Joint Commission. They must change course immediately and stop While our community has faced grave adversity due to the extreme water levels of putting environmental ideologies ahead of the interests of New York’s property Lake Ontario, I am proud of the tireless efforts of our local officials including Newfane owners. Supervisor Tim Horanburg and Niagara County Legislator John Syracuse, and our first responders to fight for funding and resources to rebuild our shoreline and infrastructure.
I am pleased to announce that the Town of Newfane will receive $500,000 from New York State to support a feasibility study and engineering plans for a breakwall at Olcott. I was proud to champion this issue with State Senator Robert Ortt and proud that we were able to deliver vital funding to study the fortification of the entire Olcott Harbor.
Please continue to follow along with my progress on Facebook and don’t forget to sign up for my e-newsletter to learn more about upcoming events and projects around the district. To sign up, simply email me at [email protected] with a quick note that you’d like to sign up. As always, I welcome your input and suggestions, and I hope you will continue to share them with me online or by calling me at (716) 839-4690.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Mike Norris represents the 144th Assembly District, comprised of portions of Erie, Niagara and Orleans counties. To learn more about Norris, please visit his Assembly Website or follow him on Facebook.
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Our Mission Statement: The purpose of the Newfane Business & Professional Association is to promote new business within our membership area and help existing business to improve and grow by using the expertise of our existing members and the town, state and federal government organiza- tions at our disposal.
6023 Dutton Place The NBA sponsors the summer concerts at the gazebo on Main Street, Sponsor the Light Up New- Newfane, NY 14108 fane parade in December, purchase the flowers the garden club plants on Main Street, the town clock (716) 778-9081 (being repaired) the banners on Main Street, and Co-op with NCCC Small Business Development www.gbcnewfane.com Center.
Membership is $50.00 a year and we include your business in all the advertising we do. Grace Adventure Camp July 16-20, 2018 Held at LeTourneau Christian Camp, Rushville, NY PO Box 174, Newfane, NY 14094-0174. We meet on the third Tuesday of the month at 8:30 AM in For kids ages 7 - 8th grade the Town Community Center. For more info, please call 778-9081. The NBA wishes to congratulate Eric Koch of Red House Music as our 2018 Small Business Person Grace Bible Church Worship in the Park of the year. Eric has been active in Newfane for 18 years both at his Wrights Corners studio and now September 2, 2018, 10:30 am in Newfane. He teaches guitar, Bass, piano, keyboard and the ukulele. He has taught hundreds of stu- Everyone is welcome to join us on the shores of dents from Newfane and offers his sound equipment whenever requested for community programs. Lake Ontario for Sunday morning worship! Held at the Lion’s Shelter, Krull Park, Olcott, N.Y. We are also congratulating Jeff and Karen Shorr, owners of Newfane Automotive Supply, Inc (NAPA) as Newfane’s 2018 Small Business of the Year. Jeff and Karen have been in business for For more info, please call 778-9081 (Picnic will follow.) thirty years as Newfane’s car parts supplier for local repair shops and car owners alike.
A list of current members of the Newfane Business Association: Big Red Barn Party Rentals Bittner Singer Orchards Black Willow Winery Cafora’s Restaurant Calhoon’s Pub Creekside Income Tax First Baptist Church Flint Brothers Hardware Frederick J. Piwko, MD Harmony Dog Training Hendricks House B&B Little Lamb Crochet Live Edge Brewing Co. Miller Hose Co NCCC Small Business Dev. Newfane Auto Repair Newfane Automotive Supply E & L Repair Newfane Dental Newfane United Methodist Niagara Fresh Fruit Co. Niagara Implement Ontario Shores FCU Pam’s Grooming POW Collision-Car Star Rainbow of Help Red Leaf Milling, Co Root 78 Hair Studio & Spa Big Red Barn Party Rental Red House Music Russell Farms Schulze Vineyards & Winery Shear Perfection Smith Farms Greenhouses St. Andrew’s Community Store Newfane Historical Society Voelpel Farms WebEssentials MTD Architecture
Vacation Bible School The Women’s Business Center’s E-Network is coming to Niagara August 6-10, 2018—9:00 am-Noon • Learn presentation skills For kids in Kindergarten through 5th grade • Refine your sales message For more info, please call 778-9081. • Find your unique value • Network effectively, and so much more.
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The New Year brings new opportunities for a fresh start. What are your goals for the new season? Expansion? New products? New marketing? Whatever your goals, big or small, make sure they are S.M.A.R.T (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-based). Call or email me with your business questions.
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5 “ News from the Town Clerks’ Office” *********************************************************** Mickie Kramp, Town Clerk/Registrar RMC/CMC DOG LICENSE APPLICATION FOR UNLICENSED DOGS or OVER- Donna Lakes, Deputy Town Clerk DUE LICENSE Colleen Schultz, Deputy Town Clerk List additional dogs on a separate sheet of paper
PETS Owner’s Name: ______Signature:______FREE RABIES IMMUNIZATION CLINICS 2018 Address: ______
The Niagara County Department of Health in cooperation with the Niagara County Phone Number: ______Email: ______Veterinary Society will hold the following Free Rabies Immunization Clinics in Number of Dogs to be licensed: ______2018. Dog’s Name: ______Dog’s Breed: ______Dog’s Age: ____Dog’s Gender: ____ Spayed/Neutered: Yes___ No ___ FOR DIRECTIONS call the specific clinic site Dog’s Color(s): ______Tattoos or Markings ______FOR ANY OTHER CLINIC RELATED QUESTIONS call 439-7511 *********************************************************** Saturday, June 2 Hyde Park – Oasis/Centennial Pavilion (behind Ice Arena) Questions regarding Dog Licenses please contact Town Clerk’s Office at 778-8822 #2. 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. 911 Robbins Drive, City of Niagara Falls 286-4940 Please direct all other questions, concerns or issues regarding dogs to our Dog Control Officers Saturday, July 28 Town of Lewiston Highway Garage 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. 1445 Swann Road, Town of Lewiston JEFFREY NEWMAN RICHARD WERTH 754-8213 807-6270 545-0829
Saturday, September 15 Town of Lockport Highway Department Dog licenses are renewed annually in the Town of Newfane. You can renew in person, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. 6560 Dysinger Road, Town of Lockport by mail, or by using the drop box located on the north side of the building to the right of 439-9524 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 Saturday, December 1 City of North Tonawanda – Public Works Department it is important that you provide those changes to the Town Clerk’s Office. It is also 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. 758 Erie Avenue, City of North Tonawanda important to secure the ID tag on your pet’s collar. In the event your pet should wander 695-8585 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 PRE-REGISTRATION FOR RABIES CLINIC IS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE AT return. Sadly, lost pets are a very common occurrence. Additionally, please be certain WWW.NIAGARACOUNTY.COM/HEALTH that the Town Clerk’s office has your “CORRECT TELEPHONE NUMBER/CELL” allowing us to contact you. Thank you! BRING YOUR PRIOR RABIES CERTIFICATES. Dogs and Cats receiving im- munization WITHOUT PROOF of a previous rabies immunization will receive a PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE take a moment to read. We are in the process of upgrad- certificate valid for one year. Dogs and Cats WITH PROOF of previous rabies will ing our Dog License System Software. You will see that your License Renewal will receive a certificate valid for three years. look different than what you have been used to seeing. Kindly take a moment to review the information on the License and bring any changes or corrections to our attention All Animals must be properly restrained. Cats & Ferrets must be in a box or carrier. when you are renewing. We appreciate your patience during this conversion process. Dogs must be leashed. RABIES EXEPMTION: When your Dog License Renewal comes due the Rabies Vac- Volunteers are welcomed. Please call 439-7511 if interested. cination must be current. If your pet was ill and not able to receive a Rabies Vaccina- tion you must bring a letter from your Veterinarian. This will be necessary every year It is requested that anyone bringing more than six animals to one clinic contact that you renew if your pet has not been vaccinated. This is a New York State require- the Niagara County Department of Health at 439-7511 up to one week prior to the ment. clinic so paperwork can be processed more efficiently. FREE FISHING DAYS: June 23-24, 2018, September 22, 2018 and November 11, ATTENTION DOG OWNERS!! 2018 are the dates anyone can fish the fresh or marine waters of New York State and no ************************** license is required!! All other freshwater and saltwater regulations still apply. It’s the NEWFANE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE perfect time to enjoy fishing with family or friends. 2737 MAIN STREET NEWFANE, NEW YORK 14108 OPENING DAY OF REGULAR SHOTGUN SEASON in the Southern Zone will be The Town of Newfane will be continuing the mail-in dog enumeration (census) Saturday, November 17, 2018. as required by Article 7 of the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law, any continued on page 7... 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 informa- tion: 1. Current rabies certificate from Veterinarian 2. Spayed or neutered certificate from Veterinarian 3. Check payable to Newfane Town Clerk
THE FEES FOR LICENSING YOUR DOG ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1. Spayed/neutered $ 8.50 2 .Unspayed/Unneutered $18.50
6 Newfane Central School District Announces: Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten registration for Lake Ontario Motel September 2018 The Newfane Central School District will hold registration for stu- Jan & Phil Toenniessen dents who will be entering pre-kindergarten or kindergarten in Sept Welcome you to view their Motel! this year. Children who will be 4 years old on or before December 1, 2018 are eligible to attend pre-kindergarten. Children who will 3330 Lockport-Olcott Road, Newfane NY 14108 be 5 years old on or before December 1, 2018 are eligible to attend kindergarten. Students and their parent or legal guardian must live within the Newfane Central School District boundaries.
716-778-5004 Kindergarten registration will take place on May 8th, 9th, and 10th. Pre-kindergarten registration will take place on June 5th, 6th, and th 7th. Registrations will be held at the Newfane Early Childhood “Quaint 19 Century Country Barn Converted to a Modern Motel” Center, which is located at 6048 Godfrey Road. Please call Gretchen Harrington at 778-6351 at your earliest convenience so that you may • Free WIFI • Free Continental Breakfast • Cable TV receive the necessary paperwork and to schedule an appointment to register your child. • NYS Fishing License Agent • Popular Accommodations for Families and Fishing Enthusiasts! Pre-kindergarten classes are held at the Newfane Early Childhood Center. It is a half day program with either a morning or an afternoon th session running five days a week. Kindergarten classes are a full day
Our 28 year serving the Western NY Area and held at the Newfane Elementary School. Bussing is provided for both programs. www.lakeontariomotel.com [email protected] Early education for children is very important to a child’s future education. In pre-kindergarten, children learn academic skills such as letter and number recognition, shapes, and colors. Students will also practice social conduct, problem solving, and following instructions. In kindergarten, children further the development of these skills as they begin to read and write, apply mathematical concepts, and continue to assimilate to school. In the school culture, it is a goal that children develop an interest in learning and strengthen their desire for knowledge. clerks..
SPORTSMAN EDUCATION CLASSES: We have not yet received the 2018 calendar of certifications classes for Bow, Shotgun and Trapping. Beginning in 2016: All Sportsman Education courses will require students to review course materials and complete a homework sheet prior to attending the classroom and field sessions. You must take completed paperwork to your Hunter Education Classes. To Access Sportsman Education and to get details on the procedure to obtain your certification log in to www.dec.ny.gov. From the home page you can ei- ther click on News & Learning or in the Quick Links box you can click on Hunter Safety Courses. From either of those options it will take you to the page where you can choose Hunter Education, Bowhunter Education, Trapper Education, etc. From there you will find how to proceed through the certification process.
ATTENTION ALL NIAGARA COUNTY VETERANS AND ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY
The Newfane Middle and Elementary School Senate will again be sponsoring an Armed Forces Day luncheon for all active duty military and veterans. This will be held at the Newfane Community Center at 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018, with doors opening at 11:15 a.m. The cost is free and you may bring a guest. Please RSVP no later than May 4th to Virginia Bower at 778-6376 or via email [email protected] Please enter through the glass double doors in the back of the Newfane Town Hall, 2737 Main Street.
MANAGING HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTES: NEVER FLUSH MEDICATIONS!
Niagara County Residents may drop off prescription and over the counter medications, ointments, sprays, Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Line cookie sheet with inhalers, creams, vials and/or pet medications. This service if “FREE OF CHARGE AND NO QUESTIONS cooking parchment paper. In large bowl, beat cookie ASKED”. Please do not bring household hazardous wastes, needles or mercury containing devices. To see the mixes, butter and eggs until well combined. Stir in complete guide you may go to www.rethinkyourwaste.com. Here are a couple locations that would be conven- candy sprinkles. Press half of dough into ungreased ient for Newfane Residents: City of Lockport Police/Locks Plaza and Niagara County Sheriff’s Office, 5526 12 inch round pizza pan to make crust. Leave ½ Niagara Street Extension (Jail entrance). For more information about disposing of hazardous waste please visit inch space around edges, as dough will spread while Niagara County Division of Environmental/Solid Waste at www.rethinkyourwaste.com . baking. Bake about 11 minutes or until golden and set. Cool. Meanwhile, shape remaining dough into 36 small balls. Place on cookie sheet. Bake about COOKING WITH THE CLERK’S 8 minutes or until edges are just beginning to turn gold. Cool. Spread frosting on cooled crust. Slice Rainbow Chip Fruit Pizza strawberries; arrange on crust. Crumble as many 2 pouches (17.5 oz each) Betty Crocker pouch sugar cookie mix cookies as desired, and sprinkle on top. Top with 1 cup butter, softened extra sprinkles, if desired. 2 eggs 1/3 cup candy sprinkles 1 container (16 oz) Betty Crocker Rich & Creamy Frosting Rainbow Chip THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: ½ cup strawberries Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walk- ing alone in the light.
7 Local Literature
Local Author Book Fair Sponsored by Newfane Public Library
Saturday, April 21 10:00 – 2:00 at Newfane Town Hall Books will be for sale Award Winning WNY Authors will be available to discuss their books & sign a personal copy
NIAGARA SHORES GARDEN CLUB
The days are getting longer and we have had some warm days to tease us! There are daffodil and crocus leaves poking through the soil….Spring is on its way!
We are pleased to report that the Granite bench in memory of Alice Hall has been placed in front of the Newfane Town Hall. Alice was responsible for organizing the group of volunteer gardeners who plant flowers along Main Street every spring. Although Alice passed away in 2015, the volunteers continue the work she established. Take a minute to look at the bench, a beautiful addition to Main Street. There will be a dedication of the bench later this Spring.
The concrete pad needed to support the bench was donated by Solid Ground Concrete. Many thanks for their donation.
Our sincere thanks to Mike Anderson for watering the plants along Main Street all summer. It is a task that requires several hours a day in order to help the beautiful plants thrive.
We welcomed a speaker, Maxine Grimmer, to our January meeting. Her talk was on “Mon- archs in Peril” complete with a slide show. She explained the importance of Milkweed to the Monarchs and plants we can plant in our gardens to provide nectar for the butterflies. We invited community guests to this event and served refreshments.
Mr. Bittner of Singer Farms was our speaker in February. He talked about the evolution of the apple growing industry both in growth and marketing. His slide show illustrated the new style of low growing trees and how new varieties of apples are developed. He also spoke about the ideal growing conditions along Lake Ontario and the dangers fruit farming can face in Niagara County. This meeting was also open to the community, and refreshments were served.
Our March meeting was held March 8th at the home of a member. We were invited to view gardening videos from PBS Television. Refresh- ments were served.
On March 22nd we participated in the Newfane 365 event at Olcott Fire Hall to promote our club. We displayed garden ornaments at our table and held a free basket drawing. Our chairman for the event was Mary Leader. It is our hope that you will join us for a future meeting and become interested in our club. Our Our spring meeting calendar is still in the planning stages. We are normal meeting night is the second Thursday of the month at 7 pm. attempting to arrange a craft for the April meeting which will be held at Newfane Community Room on April 12th at 7:00 pm. Our ‘home base’ is the Newfane Community Room (Town Hall), however as you can see above, we also enjoy interesting field trips and meetings at member’s homes by invitation. On May 17th we are planning to meet at Heimiller Greenhouse on Ewings Road at 6:00 pm to plant a patio planter. The members will If you have any questions about our club and our planned programs, please contact Barb at 778- provide their own container. Mr. Heimiller will provide soil and instruct 7198 or Nancy at 778-7300. us on plants that grow well in containers. Each member is responsible to pay for the plants they use. If you wish to join us for this meeting, please contact Nancy 778-7300 or Barb 778-7198 so that we can let Mr. Heimiller know how many will attend. NOTE: CHANGE OF DATE TO THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH AND CHANGE OF TIME TO 6:00 PM FOR THIS MEETING.
June 14th we will meet at the home of Barb & Bill Reabold at 7:00 pm. We will work on a garden themed craft.
Our club is a social group, where we learn about gardening from speakers or videos, create garden themed crafts and make lasting friends. 8 Newfane Public Library Tuesday, April 17th at 6pm the Library is having a Healthy Living For Your Brain & Body A Gateway to Knowledge For Over 100 Years! Class by the Alzheimer’s Association of WNY. Join us to learn about research in the areas of 2761 Maple Avenue, Newfane diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on-tools www.NewfaneLibrary.org to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging. For more infor- (716) 778-9344 mation or to register for the class, call 1-800-272-3900.
The library hosts a Coffee Klatch at 11am on Friday mornings. Join us for Having problems with Windows 10? Have some questions regarding Microsoft Word or Ex- coffee, tea & conversation! Bring your knitting or crocheting if you are so cel? Facebook giving you fits? Can’t figure out the settings on your Smartphone? Get Electron- inclined. No sign up required, coffee (and tea) supplied by the library. ic Device Help at the library with Sara Taylor, NIOGA Library System’s Computer Instructor. She will be at the Library on May 1st, May 22nd & June 26th from 5-8pm. The time is broken Looking for a book discussion group that meets in the morning? Want up into 20 minute sessions. Sign up is required. to broaden your reading horizons? Want to chat with others about books and reading? We’ve got a group for you! Join us at the library on the 4th Olcott Lions Start Monday of the month at 11am for the A.M. Book Discussion Group! Preparing for 50th Polar Bear Swim for Sight Our Young Writer’s Poetry Contest runs March 5th – April 13th and is open to any child in the Newfane School District in Kindergarten – 8th After another successful Polar Grade. Contest Rules and Entry Forms are available on our website. Bear Swim on March 4, the Olcott Do you like to craft/sew/invent using recycled materials? Then we have Lions Club is already looking something for you! The Library is co-sponsoring a contest with St. An- toward next year and thinking big drew’s Community Store! Here’s how it works: about the 50th anniversary Swim 1. Craft something using items found at St. Andrew’s Community for Sight in 2019. This year’s Store. 75% of the materials for your item MUST come from the store. Swim drew about 400 swimmers Freebies are items that hold your item together: glue, tape, thread, nails, and many participants responded etc. by increasing individual giving 2. All entries are to be turned in to the library May 3rd – 5th, where to $100 by using online tools and they will be put on display for 2 weeks (until May 19th) credit card donations. The Polar 3. The community is invited to stop by the library to vote for their Bear Swim is one of the area’s favorite item. Prizes for the top 3 winners will be: 1st place - $25 Tops longest running charity events gift card, 2nd place - $15 Tim Horton’s gift card, 3rd place - $10 Subway and raises funds for Lions sight gift card. and vision services; plus, Swim proceeds are shared with local Join us for a Class on Garden Crafts Using Recycled Glassware on Sat- groups such as Niagara Hospice urday, April 14th at 12:30pm @ the Library! Deb Dearborn will be with and Rainbow of Help. Stephanie us to talk about turning everyday items into beautiful works of art for Kassay, shown in photo, was at the your garden, and you’ll get to craft your own garden art! Registration is Polar Bear Swim helping the Lions required. raise funds for ‘CampAbilities’, an organization that helps those with The Library is sponsoring Local Literature: Local Author Book Fair on disabilities participate in summer Saturday, April 21st from 10am – 2pm at Newfane Community Center. fun and camping experiences. Stop by to talk with local authors, check out new titles, even purchase a copy or two – signed by the author of course!
The Town of Newfane will be holding an electronics drop off recycling day:
Saturday May 19th from 9am-1pm at the Town Highway Building 6176 McKee Street Newfane, NY 14108 Please note: TV’s are limited to 2 per household.
Town of Newfane Currently Has A 16%
Diversion Rate What Does Diversion Rate Mean?
Diversion Rate is a percentage that measures the amount of paper, plastic, metal, and glass recycled and diverted from being disposed of.
Each resident in Newfane generates approximately 15.7 lbs of trash per week and diverts 2.9 lbs. of recycling per week.
Together, the Town of Newfane currently diverts 16% of paper, plastic, metal, and glass through recycling efforts and the remaining 84% of waste is disposed of.
9 Recycling conserves energy, helps the environment, reduces pollution, slows global warming, and lowers waste products in landfills. By recycling, people can have something to do with the earth’s overall health and keep the air, water and land clean. Let’s work togther as a community to increase our recycling rate and secure a clean future for our children and future generations!
What Are The Three R’s?
Reduce, Reuse and Recycle are all techniques to help cut down the amount of waste we throw away. Manufacturing new products requires that raw materials be extracted from the earth; immense energy is needed for production; products are then transported; and then finally products are purchased, used, and finally disposed. The three R’s educate us to reduce emissions and conserve natural resources, landfill space, and energy.
How to reduce: lowering the amount of waste produced. Look for products that use less packaging and buy in bulk.
How to reuse: using the same materials repeatedly. Donate used clothing, borrow items that are used infrequently and ditch the single use mugs and plastic grocery bags. Instead, purchase a reusable mug and reusable bags that can be used over and over again!
How to recycle: using old materials to make new products. Separate your recyclable materials like newspaper, cardboard, metal cans, and plastic bottles from general waste into a recycling tote. Please refer to the recycling guide!
What Can I Recycle? No sorting necessary Paper
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11 Summer Events . . . April- Nov Van Horn Mansion Tours 2165 Lockport Olcott Road, Burt, NY 14028 May 27 Super Sunday Car Cruise Sundays April 8- Nov 18 Sunday, 1-4 pm Wednesdays July 11-Aug 29 Main Street, Olcott 1-4pm (excluding holidays) or for Your favorite classic cars fill Main St., hoods are raised, the chrome is polished! DJ plays appointments call: 716-727-9816 tunes. Family fun for all ages. Free dash plaques to the first 100 cruise cars. No entry fee Restored to its original splendor, the rooms in the Van Horn for cruise cars. Free admission and parking. This well known annual event is sponsored by Mansion show life as it was in the early 1800s. Stop in for a com- Olcott Beach Community Assoc. and area businesses. Call 716-628-4007 for more info. plete guided tour from cellar to attic, which includes history of the house and it’s occupants- such as Malinda, the resident ghost! May 28 Memorial Day Concert Donation: $5pp, free for members. Approx 90 minutes Monday, 2-4pm, Main Street Gazebo, Olcott Free event! This week’s band: “Mark Mazur and his Little, Big Band” April 14 High Tea May 28 Memorial Day Observance Van Horn Mansion 11AM Saturday, 1-4pm Monday, Corwin Cemetery, Lockport Olcott and Hatter Rds, Newfane Honoring those who have served our country in war and peace. We are finishing the 100 2165 Lockport Olcott Road, Burt, NY 14028 year anniversary of the Armistice or “Treaty of the 1st World War”. We will remember and Victorian era (1837-1901) attire & accessories encouraged, but honor the soldiers, Marines, Airmen, and Seamen from Newfane who lost their lives during not required. Reservations are required. Please call Rose at the conflict. Dress for the weather and bring your own chair to hear music, reenactments, 716-727-9816 and leave a message if necessary. speeches and military honors. Your presence during this event honors the veterans who in times of war and peace stood strong in defense of the United States of America. American $25 adult | $15 for 12 and under Legion Post 873. Call 716-408-3311 for more information. includes full tea Basket Raffle (donations accepted) June 2 - September 8 Sat. Night Car Cruises April 15 Chicken & Biscuit Dinner & Basket Saturdays 6 pm to 9 pm, Main Street, Olcott Raffle Cars are parked and hoods raised. “Pete V.”- Olcott’s Favorite DJ plays tunes. Free ad- Sunday, Noon-3pm, Olcott Fire Hall mission. No entry fee for cruise cars. Free parking. Outdoor event- weather permitting. No Ladies Auxiliary- Call 716-266-7664 for more info. cruise on July 9th- see Pirates Fest event for daytime cruise. Sponsored by Olcott Beach Community Association and area businesses. Call 716-628-4007 for more information. May 6 Ultimate Fishing Expo Sunday, Noon-5pm June 9 Food Truck Rodeo Main Street Gazebo, Olcott Saturday 2- 6pm, Main Street Gazebo, Olcott The Olcott Ultimate Fishing Expo is the ultimate event for outdoor This annual event features a delicious variety of food from local food trucks in a relaxed enthusiasts in WNY. The FREE event will feature lectures and atmosphere. Bring a chair and relax at this lakefront event sponsored by the Olcott Beach presentations, a fisherman’s swap meet, a vendor fair selling fish- Community Association. (OBCA). Contact Margaret Brant at 716-345-1230 or find OBCA ing & boating related items, a duck pond with prizes for kids, and on Facebook. Niagara River Anglers fishing pond for kids to learn how to fish. Sponsored by the Olcott Beach Community Assoc. with support June 10 Duck Race from the Town of Newfane/Olcott Tourism board. If interested in Sunday, 2pm, Olcott Harbor, Outdoor event being a sponsor or vendor, please contact Kristin Teeter at 716- Free Admission I Free Parking 807-2873 or email [email protected]. 1000 brightly colored ducks race to the finish line in 18 mile creek. Many prizes drawn at Harbor Overlook on the east side of the creek. $2 to rent a duck. Sponsored by the Olcott Beach Community May 20 Annual Apple Blossom Festival Association, Park Place Restaurant & area businesses. Call 716-628-4007 for more information. Sunday, 10am-mid afternoon Country Village, 2685 West Creek Road June 10 Chicken Bar-B-Que Newfane, NY 14108 (corner at Ide) Sunday, Noon - 2:30pm Fun for the entire family! Join our annual spring fair with a full day Olcott United Methodist Church, 5956 Main St., Olcott of food, music, performers, local products, crafters, exhibits, and All are welcome. Call 716-778-8599 for more info. more. Free admission and parking. Join us rain or shine. Come early before popular items & food sell out! June 16 4th Annual Mermaid Parade Saturday, 4pm May 26, 27, 28 Carousel Park Opens Ontario Street, Olcott Beach Sat, Sun & Mon, Come celebrate our 15th season! Come flip and frolic in your most magical mermaid finery. Join us for loads of fun & surpris- 5979 Main Street, Olcott, NY 14126 es! Line up, sign up to walk the line or float on by, starting at 2pm at the end of Route 78 at 716-778-7066 for more info the replica lighthouse. The party and parade start at 4pm with the “Fantabulous” Mardi gras stylings of the 12/8 Path Band. Find us on Facebook- Olcott Beach Mermaid Parade. Pack up the kids and head to Olcott. Olcott Beach Carousel Park is open! Rob and Carol Allen’s Magic Show will be at 2pm daily. June 23 Town of Newfane Kids Fishing Derby Shows are presented by the WNY Dairy Farmers. Days of Oper- Saturday, 8 am to Noon, Olcott Harbor, ation are Sat, Sun, & Mon from 12-6pm of Memorial Day Week- end; Open Sat and Sun from 12-6pm through June; Open Wed, 18 Mile Creek, Fishermans Park, Burt Dam Thurs, Fri, Sun, 12-6pm and Sat 12-8pm July through Labor Day. Held on the Saturday of NY’s free fishing weekend. No fishing licenses required! Regis- All rides are still 25 cents! Kiddie rides are for children no taller ter at the Olcott marina pavilion. Must be ages 4-15 to participate. No fishing from boats allowed. Rain or shine. Instilling the fun of fishing at an early age gives kids something than 52 inches. Smoke free park and shoes are required. 12 positive to do as they grow older. Call 716-778-8531 or 716-778-5462 for more OLCOTT BEACH GAZEBO CONCERT SERIES 2018 info. Olcott Beach Gazebo June 23, 24 New York State Free Fishing Weekend (Next to Carousel Park) Saturday and Sunday Main Street, Olcott No fishing license is needed these 2 days anywhere in the state. Free fishing for ALL CONCERTS 2-4 PM (Except July 3) residents and non residents too, any fisherman, any age. Sponsored by NYS Concert Series sponsored by Olcott-Newfane Tourism, Olcott Beach Community Association, DEC. and the olcott Lions Club. Free event and free parking. Handicap Accessible. July 3 Fireworks Over Lake Ontario Mon. May 28 Mark Mazur and his Little Big Band Tuesday, 10 pm, Olcott Sun. June 3 Nite Cruise Best viewed from Lake Ontario Shoreline, Krull Park, and Olcott. The prettiest fireworks on the lake! Boats sail and motor on the lake while fireworks burst Sun. June 10 Me & The Boys into colors overhead. Fireworks are shot off the west pier. Outdoor event. Free Sun. June 17 Dave Stoll Band admission. Sponsored by the Town of Newfane and Olcott Beach Community Assoc. Call 716-628-4007 for more info. Sun. June 24 Emerald isles July 4 Patriots Kids’ Parade Sun. July 1 Bad Hombres Wednesday, 12:30 pm, Krull Park Tue. July 3 East Street Big Band (7 - 9pm) This parade is nostalgic, patriotic and fun! Dress up in red, white and blue and decorate your bikes and wagons. Meet at Krull Park Main St. by noon and march to Olcott Beach Wed. July 4 Mark Mazur and his Little Big Band Carousel Park. Free ice cream and ride ticket for participants. Sponsored by Olcott Beach Sun. July 8 Lancaster Steel Drum Band Carousel Park and Carousel Concessions. Sun. July 15 Buffalo Banjo Band
July 6, 7, 8 Pirate Festival - Krull Park, Olcott, NY Sun. July 22 Bobby Militello Quartet Friday 6 pm to 12 am Sun. July 29 Bar Room Buzzards Saturday 12 pm to 12 am Sun. Aug. 5 Pocket Change Sunday 12 pm to 6 pm Parade on Sat- noon, Olcott; rides, food, music, car show and live entertain- Sun. Aug. 12 The Sophisticats ment. Catch your bounty of beads at the parade on Sat. Wear your pirate Sun. Aug.19 Penny Whiskey Band costume! Lots of pirate fun for the whole family! Outdoor event. Sponsored by Olcott Fire Co. Free Admission and free parking. Call 716-778-9252 for more Sun. Aug. 26 Easy Street Band info. Sun. Sept. 2 Barker Community Band July 7 Pirate Festival Car Show Mon. Sept. 3 The Riverdogs Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm at Krull Park - Olcott 6th annual wnycruiser.com Pirate Festival car show. A portion of the proceeds to 2018 Wednesday Night At The Gazebo- Newfane benefit the Olcott Fire Dept. Awards for the top show cars. Music provided by Pete V. the Dee Jay, 50/50 raffles, free admission for spectators. Register your car at Main Street- Newfane www.pirateautoshow.com. Bring a chair, picnic and enjoy an evening with friends and great July 15 Chicken Bar-B-Que music. Free, handicapped accessible. This concert series is Sunday, Noon - 2:30pm, 778-8599 sponsored by Newfane Business Association, Newfane Tourism, and Olcott United Methodist Church, 5956 Main St., Olcott Wilson’s Pizza Shop.
June 27: Red House Recital (6-8pm) July 22 Olcott Jazz Trail Sunday, noon-10pm, Olcott July 11: Davey-O & Savannah King (7-9pm) Nationally and internationally known top Jazz performers will give free concerts around Olcott. This annual Olcott Jazz Trail event is at various locations from July 18: Heenan Brothers (7-9pm) the Lakeview Village Shops to local restaurants. Find us on Facebook- Olcott Beach Jazz Trail for a lineup of all-star Jazz musicians. Food trucks noon-4pm. July 25: Red House Band Good old rock & roll (7-9pm)
July 28, 29 Old Olcott Days Aug. 1: Tom & Sarah Wright Acoustic Duo (7-9pm) Saturday and Sunday, Noon to 5pm, Ontario St., Carousel Park Aug. 8: Double Barrell: Classic Rock (7-9pm) Catch the trolley at the Ontario St. entrance (across from the beach) to Olcott Beach Carousel Park from 12pm-4:45pm to get a free narrated tour of Olcott’s Aug. 15: Tom Keefer and Celtic Cross (7-9pm) history. See Olcott memorabilia at Olcott Beach Carousel Park and swap stories on Olcott’s history. Enter the Skee Ball Challenge at Olcott Beach Carousel Aug. 22: Creekside Classic: Bluegrass Country (7-9pm) Park and earn bragging rights for the 2018 year. Wine tasting and much more. Sponsored by Olcott Beach Postcard club, Images of the past & Town of New- Note: Concerts may be cancelled due to inclement weather. fane. Call 716-778-8284 for more information. Please refer to our facebook page for last minute cancellations. Facebook.com/NewfaneOlcottNY August 10 Annual Newfane Bike Nite Friday, 5:30-10:30pm, Calhoon’s Pub August 10-11 Olcott Chalk Festival Friday & Saturday, 9am-4pm, 5957 E Main St., Olcott 2598 Main Street, Newfane Live music, vendors and all makes and models of motorcycles welcome. Call 17th & 18th Rain Date 716-638-0455 for more information. Chalk art- Contest for children and adults, prizes awarded. Stop in at Spec- trum Ink Studio or call 716-908-4489 for more info.
For events past Aug 11th, stay tuned for the August edition of the newsletter 13 14 Newfane Community Food Pantry News from Shoppe on Main... Did you know that the Newfane Community Food Pantry has been serving families and individuals After 13 years of being a store front on Main Street, Shoppe On Main within the Newfane School District for approximately 36 years? We help single parents with will close its doors on March 31, and reopen on May 1st under a new children, families experiencing loss of a job/income, families with disabilities, working families name and new ownership. The shop will still be home to local artists, attempting to make ends meet, and seniors on a fixed income. Whatever the situation the NCFP and hold classes, but the new owner, Diane Breczka, will be bringing in is available to help stretch their food budget. No one is turned away who needs food. Many times her own hand dyed wool yarn, as well as bringing in other new artists. they say they could not manage without our help. Diane and her husband, Joe, have lived in Newfane for over 30 years. The Pantry is housed at St. Brendan on the Lake R.C. Church at 3455 Ewings Road. The Pantry is Their four children all went to school at NCS and the family is active at open year round and the hours are every Tuesday from 9:30 am thru 4:00 pm. Please call 778-9822 St. Andrews Church. between 10 and 12 noon for an appointment that day. The transition will take place during the month of April. Our doors will The Pantry is a member of the Food Bank of WNY. The Food Bank of WNY serves the four be closed for this month and reopen bigger and better, under the name counties of Niagara, Erie, Cattaraugus and Chautauqua. There are approximately 400 agencies “Jest In Tyme”. Check the web site www.JestInTyme.com for hours and throughout these counties that serve the needy, of which we are one. We partnership with the Food classes. Bank in order to strive to feed the hungry in our area and offer well balanced and nutritious foods. More emphasis is being made lately to offer a larger variety of fresh fruit, vegetables and lean For me, I will still be active on the town council and in charge of the protein. shoppes at Lake View Village Fair, but now I will be able to spend more time with family and friends, and get to ride my horse every day! To keep the Pantry well stocked year round we depend on the Food Bank along with the generous donations from the community. We are very thankful that we continue to be supported by a I want to thank Newfane for all the support you have given me and the community of eleven churches, the Newfane Lions Club, the Newfane School System, Boy and patronage you showed to our artists. It has been a whole lot of fun!! Girl Scout Troops, many local businesses, groups and individuals. Without their support this outreach mission would not be possible. Susan Neidlinger Please continue to keep local pantries in mind year round when you shop. There is always a need. Newfane Town Council Hunger does not take a vacation. Jest In Tyme, where Shoppe On Main is presently, will host a grand The Food Bank of WNY is sponsoring a Mobile Food Pantry every 4th Saturday of the month in opening on Saturday, May 5, 2018 from 10am - 6pm. Everyone is Newfane at the Newfane Town Hall. The Newfane Community Food Pantry and the First Baptist welcome to come and meet the new owners, Diane and Joe Breczka Church of Newfane Food Pantry are working cooperatively on this venture. Any Niagara County and see some of the new artists who have come to town! resident in need of food is eligible. They should bring ID and bags, and sign in begins at 10:00 AM. Jest In Tyme is located at 2714 Main Street, Newfane NY. Find us on Facebook as well as at our website www.jestintyme.com There might In July and August the Newfane Community Food Pantry will also be looking for donations of even be a little gift for the first 25 people coming in the door! school supplies and backpacks to be distributed to any families in Newfane requesting help. Please watch for all the sales on food and supplies. No donation is too small. All are greatly appreciated and needed. Donations can be dropped off on Pantry Tuesdays or during church office hours Monday thru Friday 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. Please call the St. Brendan office at 778-9822 to give them a heads up that you are coming.
We are continually thankful for a caring community which supports the needs of the Pantry and their neighbors who need a helping hand. This is a year round effort and new volunteers are always needed . Come give us a try. You may contact coordinators Wreatha Harvey at 807-7451 or Kathy Phillips at 433-2499 with any questions. Have a wonderful spring….
The Van Horn Family – Newfane Leaders for Three Generations
Contributors: Vickie Banks, President, Town of Newfane Historical Society Town of Newfane Historian, Bill Clark [email protected]
Many are familiar with the Van Horn Mansion in Burt and a closer look shows how the Van Horn family influenced life in Newfane for three generations. This is just a portion of the Van Horn story that, along with other interesting local history, can be found on the website for the Town of Newfane Historical Society http://www.newfanehistoricalsociety.com
The history of the Van Horn family in Newfane is a classic American story: A pioneer family who earned riches from dreams and hard work, yet lived through hardships and heartaches. James Augustus Van Horn was born in New Jersey in 1770. A blacksmith, he later moved his pioneer family to Seneca County, NY before purchasing land and first moving to Newfane in 1809. James’ first wife had died young and with his second wife, Abagail, they had six children; James Jr., Launey, John, Caroline, Elizabeth and Burt - and lost two other children in infancy.
James Sr. and business partner, Levis Ellis, began work in 1810 to build a water-powered grist mill for making flour along Eighteen Mile Creek at what would later be known as Burt. Unfortunately, the pioneers were overcome by swamp fever and forced back to Seneca County to survive the winter. James returned the next year to complete construction and begin operation of the mill, and then set to building a small log cabin and adding a sawmill to his endeavors. James was selling flour to the American military garrison at Fort Niagara during the War of 1812, which would prompt a British foray to the Eighteen Mile Creek with orders to destroy the mills along the creek and forcing most families to flee to the east.
In 1817 with the war behind them, James returned with his family and with new business partner, millwright Ira Tompkins, they rebuilt the grist mill, sawmill and added a general store. In 1819 he began construction on what would become the first brick building in the area that would later become the Van Horn Mansion. continued on page 16...
15 As years passed James entrusted much of the family business to his sons who now managed the family farms, distillery, woolen mill and clothing shop. Through the 1800s the area was called Van Horn Mills and Millville. James was an active community leader and his home would host the first town meeting in 1824. He became third Town Supervisor (1832), was a founding organizer of the Baptist church and later served as representative to the New York State Assembly and as Niagara County Judge. In his remaining years, James sold the family home to son Burt, then he and wife Abagail returned to Seneca County, both passing away in 1856.
Many of James and Abagail’s children would remain in the area, growing the family businesses and also serving in local and state government. James Van Horn Jr. con- tinued to operate the mills and many of the family businesses, served as Town Supervisor, became the areas representative in the State Assembly and would later live in retirement on Ridge Rd. until his death in 1873.
Burt Van Horn, brother of James Jr. would become an even more prominent member of the family. Born in 1823, Burt assumed operation of the family farm from father James Sr. and transitioned it from wheat production to orchards, fruit and apples. He also purchased the family home from brother James Jr., served in the State Assembly and three terms as the area’s Member of Congress spanning the Civil War years. After retiring from Congress, Burt spent time working the family farm and in real estate. He sold the family residence in Newfane to his son, Burt Jr., moved to Lockport, became a U.S. Internal Revenue Collector for the eleven western counties of New York and died in 1896. In 1901, the Van Horn area of Newfane was renamed Burt.
At the start of the 20th century, the family mansion was under the care of Burt Van Horn’s son, Burt II. Born in 1852, he was a graduate of Yale and began to practice law in New York City before returning to Newfane where he implemented scientific cultivation practices for orchard production that produced top quality apples, pears and peach- es that sold all over the world. Burt II invested in other businesses and profited from cold storage plants, ice and distilled water and would become a millionaire.
In his thirties, Burt II became fascinated by the emerging electric-railway business and used his wealth to fund and influence the expansion of trolley lines in WNY. In 1895 when all regional trolley lines were consolidated as the International Traction Company, Burt II was hired as their general manager, where he was able to fulfill his dream to extend a trolley line from Lockport to Olcott that operated from 1900-1938. The Lockport-Olcott line would dramatically boost local tourism and expand farm production in Newfane. After moving to Buffalo and then New York City, Burt II sold the Van Horn mansion, ending three generations of family ownership.
16 NEWFANE’S VETERANS PAGE Written and compiled by Paul Leader, National American Legion Press Association
April 2018 Spring Newsletter
Bringing you some Veteran information that is happening in Newfane or beyond. Some Armed Forces Day free lunches are coming out.
The Newfane Middle and Elementary school Senate will again be sponsoring an Armed Forces Day luncheon for all New- fane active duty military and veterans. This will be held at the Newfane Community Center on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at 11:45 am with doors opening at 11:15 am. The cost is free and you may bring a guest. Please RSVP no later than May 9th to [email protected] or 778-6376 and ask for Virginia Bower.
Memorial Day will be here soon on Monday, May 28, so plan on being at the Corwin Cemetery at 11:00 am with your chair and dressed for the weather. We’ve had 13 years of good weather so we don’t want to change things. We are coming together to honor those who have given their all to preserve the freedoms we enjoy. This is a time for all of Newfane’s veterans to come together and teach the next generations of the cost, by bringing their kids and grandkids out for a one hour program.
The selling of bricks for the Veteran’s Park has slowed down, but we are still looking for you to look into your family’s history and find your veterans who have been forgotten about. We have been purchasing bricks for veterans who have no family who have been Killed in Action. There are Newfane men and women who may have given their all, and we have no information at all about their sacrifice. Order forms can be picked up outside the Town Clerks office in Town Hall or on the Newfane Legions Facebook page.
The Old Olcott Fire Hall, has reopened with dinners and rental rooms. Owner Bob Steadman has allowed the Newfane Veterans and local Fire Companies to set up displays in the vesti- bule displaying some of the “old stuff” from years ago. Stop by and check it out. Adjutant Pam Rider is heading up this project for the Post.
The VA Choice program will change if it has not already. The mileage from the veteran to the VA hospital is 40 miles. The wait time will no longer be 30 days. It will now be when “clinically indicated “. Clinically indicated date will be establish by clinicians at the VA within the community care office. The VA can do provider agreements through the office of community care for providers in your community. Any questions, check with the Niagara County Veterans Affairs office above the MVD in Lockport. Everything must be approved by the VA before you go to a local provider.
The VA cemetery in Pembroke has completed the design and the timetable is seen as 24 – 30 months for construction, according to the Buffalo News. The Western New York area includes Buffalo, Rochester and the Finger Lakes area is home to approximately 96,000 veterans. We were told that no reservations are being taken at this time for burials. Post member Paul Leader presents a thank you certificate to OSFCU manager Mark H. Ruppert for the generous donation from the credit unions candy box program.
Legion Members went to Buffalo for the Commissioning of the new USS Little Rock LCS9. It was an interesting service but cold one. I still remember the command, “Bring this ship to Life”, with the crew run- ning up the gangplanks and powering up the radars and gun. In photo is L-R Paul Leader, Pam Rider, Stan Johnson and Post Commander Brian Schultz.
Post Bugler Karl Miller played TAP’s the previous day for a service at the Little Rock.
Post members were ringing the Bell at Top’s for the Salvation Army adding over $500.00 to the SA’s collection in December.
With spring coming, the Legion Post will be out doing the road shoulder cleaning on Route 78. Just another commu- nity service project we do every year. If you drive by while we’re out there, give a wave and please slow down for everyone’s safety.
We’re looking for new members who would like to join with other veterans who served their time but would like to continue to serve their country, community and fellow veterans. We meet in the Newfane Community Center on the second Monday at 7:00 pm. Come to a meeting and see if this will be good for you.
We are working on a program to work with the Newfane Nursing Home veterans and we are looking for ideas and veterans for this project. continued on page 18... 17 With spring around the corner, Military Honor Funerals will be increasing in numbers and we are looking for veterans to participate. Especially members who are free during the day. We will train you and help you get a uniform.
Newfane’s Girls State Citizen for 2018 is Erica Xu. Erica is a junior at Newfane High School and will be sponsored by the Newfane American Legion Auxiliary Unit 873.
Listed below are some handy VA websites
• Burial & Memorial Benefits www.cem.va.gov • Caregiver Support www.caregiver.va.gov • Benefits www.ebenifits.va.gov • Education benefits www.gibill.va.gov • Healthcare eligibility www.va.gov/healthbenifits • Homeless veterans www.va.gov/homeless • Memorial certificate program www.cem.va.gov/pcm.asp • Woman’s Health www.womanshealth.va.gov
With spring coming you will be wanting to fly your American flag. If it is torn, bleached out or just needs to be replaced, the Newfane American Legion has great long lasting American made flags of all sizes in nylon or polyester. Call 471-0382 and we will deliver your flag and take the old one for an honorable disposal.
American Legion scholarships are available. Check the HS Guidance office web page for the information you need.
Newfane’s newest service man is Nick Perry who is now in Air Force Boot camp training.
YE OLDE LOG CABIN
Hello everyone from Ye Olde Log Cabin! Hope everyone had a good winter and is looking forward to spring, I know we are!
Ye Olde Log Cabin had another very successful Santa at the Cabin this past December. We gave out approximately 60 stockings to some very happy kids! They got to sit on Santa’s lap, tell him their Christmas wishes, have some treats, make an ornament, and pet some animals. One little guy even had Santa on the floor playing cars and another brought a Christmas present for Santa! Even though it was a very cold windy day, we made the best of it and everyone had a great time cozy in the Cabin with the fire going! Our PB and J bin was so full for our 1 day event. We thank everyone for your donations to help families in need of a helping hand. We would also like to thank all of the businesses and friends that donated to make Santa at the Cabin a great success and to put smiles on the kids faces. Without you all we could not have done what we did! And many thanks to Santa and all the volunteers as well.
We are looking forward to Spring as I am sure you all are.... we will give the Cabin a spring cleaning, add items that have been donated to our displays, and get our vol- unteers all set to open the door for our 2nd season. We look forward to seeing all the visitors and being a part of a great Olcott Beach summer, so make sure to stop in and check out the Cabin and the displays. We will be open starting Friday June 1st from 12-5 until Sept 9th when we will close for the season. If anyone is interested in being a volunteer at the Cabin please contact Stella Wilson at 778-9887.
We still have room for items to be dis- played at the Cabin. If anyone has an item or items that they would like to donate, they can be put on display permanently or on loan for however long you would like. Your items will be in a secure Cabin. You can call Tim Horanburg at 778-8531 or Stella Wilson at 778-9887 to make arrangements. Our log ends are still available as well as the Ye Olde Log Cabin prints done by Ralph Wolfe. Donations are tax deductible.
Well I guess that is all for now.... Happy Spring everyone! See you soon at Ye Olde Log Cabin in the Pine Grove!!
18 MILLER HOSE FIRE COMPANY
President James Enderton Fire Chief Jason Seib
The 107th installation of Miller Hose officers for 2018 was held on January 27th at the annual installation banquet held at the Wrights Corners Fire Company hall. Following the opening welcoming comments by Master of Cermonies Michael Zarbo, retired Buffalo Fire Department Lieutenant and NYS Fire Instructor, Pastor Kim Smith, NUMC and MHC Chaplain gave the Invocation. MC Zarbo then proceeded with the recognition and introductions of the Honored Guests that included NYS Senator Robert Ortt, NYS Assemblyman Michael Norris, Town Supervisor Timothy Horanburg, Town Board members Richard Coleman, Sue Neidlinger and Town Clerk Mickie Kramp. Also included were the Honored Guests representing the Area 3 fire companies of Barker, Hartland, Olcott, South Wilson, Wilson and Wrights Corners.
Jeffery Dewart, Barker Fire Chief, Area 3 Fire coordinator and Installing Officer was called upon to administer the Oath of Office to the incoming officers. The fire and EMS officers installed for 2018 were Fire Chief Jason Seib, Assistant Chief Jason Coleman, 2nd Assistant Chief Clark Dunkelberger, 3rd Assistant Chief Mark Phelps, EMS Cap- tain Shannon Coleman, 1st EMS Lieutenant Nicholas Kaszuba, 2nd EMS Lieutenant Tanner Niezgoda. Officers installed to perform the executive duties of the company were President James Enderton, Vice President Gary Snyder, Secretary Tammy Dunkelberger, Corresponding Secretary Jake Yaeger, Treasurer Michael Mills, Assistant Treasurer Megan Snyder. Trustees installed were Todd Carpenter(3 yrs), Tyler Snyder(2 yrs), Nate Knab(2 yrs), Greg Dunning(1 yr) and Edward Eifert(1 yr). Elected Bar Stewart was John King. Elected and installed officers for the MHC Ladies Auxiliary were President Lurline Baker, Vice President Julie Muller, Secretaey Paula Holzman, Treasurer Jeanne Jacobs, Trustee Cami Smith, Purchasing Agent Bonnie Brown, Disaster Chairperson Lurline Baker and Sunshine Chairperson Megan Srock. The incoming MHC Exempt officers installed were President Carlton Greenwald, Vice President Mark Hamm, Secretary Paul Beakman, Treasurer Bernard Stoltz, Trustees Levelle Zastrow(3 yrs), Jeffery McDonough(2 yrs), Gary Balcom(1 yr) and Sergeant at Arms David Braun. The Exempt were also saddened by the passing of Exempt member Philip Warner. The Junior Firefighters Organization held their elections and installed the following officers to lead their group under the direction of Firefighters Megan Snyder and Todd Carpenter. President William Dunkelberger, Vice President Kevin King, Secretary Natallie Seib, Treasurer Kaylee Irwin, Captain Joshua Snyder, Lieutenant Dominic Wilson and Fundraiser Chairperson Patrick Carpenter.
Fire Chief Seib, President Enderton and EMS Captain Kaszuba gave reports for the past year along with the awarding of service pins. They reported on the 176 fire and relat- ed calls along with the 797 EMS calls for a total of 973 calls for the year. A call number that is increasing for Miller Hose as well as calls for all the fire companies in Niagara County. Years of Service pins were awarded to Paula Holzman(15 yrs), Donald Yung(20 yrs) and Jeffery McDonough(25 yrs). Awards for the top 10 responders for fire calls were: Greg Dunning(117), Edward Eifert(110), Todd Carpenter(102), Mark Phelps(101), Tanner Niezgoda(81), Kurt Schuler(78), Travis Killion(78), Jake Yaeger(76), Chris Gontko(74), Nate Knab(69), Nick Kaszuba(67) and Don Brown(67). For EMS calls: Chris Gontko and Edward Eifert had 370, Greg Dunning(332), Clark Dunkelberger(283), Paul Rader(260), Kurt Schuler(252), Jake Yaeger(211), Jason Coleman(206), Ray Catanesi(206), Cody Coulter(200), Alexis Marvin(160) and Travis Killion(138).
Completing their Firefighter 2 training and receiving their yellow Smoke Divers Helmet were Tanner Niezgoda, Dylan Baker and Tyler Snyder. Reconized for completing the Firefighter 1 training course were Paul Rader, Travis Killion, Alexis Marvin and Karley Niezgoda. Completing the training course and receiving his EMT certification was Paul Rader. During the year 4 new members were placed on the roster; Annette Carpenter, Karley Niezgoda, Paul Rader and Kurt Schuler. Junior Fire Fighter awards were presented by Lukas Koller and William Dunkelberger.
Town Clerk Mickey Kramp administered the Oath and swearing in of Fire Police for Miller Hose for the year 2018. A note of thanks went to NYS Senator Robert Ortt(62nd District) for the securing of the Community Protection Service $12,500 grant awarded to the Miller Hose Company.
The Installation Committee chaired by Jeff Brown and Todd Carpenter and consisting of members Lurline Baker, Carlton Greewald, Megan Snyder, Shawn Foti and William Krauss once again put on an excelent event to celebrate the Installation of Officers. All the members of Miller Hose would like to thank Donna Eick and her catering crew for the excellent meal. Beaming Sounds Entertainment once again provided the upbeat music and crazy games thoughout the night at Wrights Corners fire hall. Thanks also to the WCFC for the standby crews to take calls while we enjoyed the festivities.
Upcoming events in the coming months include our annual $10000 Cash Raffle that will be held on Saturday, April 21st at the fire hall. A total of 35 cash prizes will be awarded that consist of a $10000 top prize, then $3000, $2000, $1000(2), $500(2) and $125(28). Odds of winning a cash prize are 10 to 1. The cost per ticket is a $100 dona- tion that allows 2 people to come for food, beverage and to enjoy the night. Only 350 tickets will be sold and can be obtained from any MHC member or by calling 983-1347. A basket raffle will also be held. If you wish to donate a basket please contact the above number.
On Sunday May 20th, the Fill the Boot Fund Drive will be held at the intersection of Lkpt-Olcott Road, Ide Road and Ketchum Avenue on the day that coincides with the Newfane Historical Society Apple Blossom Festival. Also in May, the mailing of the annual Fund Drive letter to residents of the MHC fire district will commence. As in the past, monies collected from these events will be utilized to upgrade fire and EMS equipment.
2018 Administration Officers L-R: Greg Dunning, Tyler Snyder, Nate Knab, Edward Eifert, Megan Snyder, James Enderton (Pres.), Gary Snyder, Todd Carpenter, Tammy Dunkleburger, Jake Yaeger
2018 MHC Fire Officers L-R: Assistant Chiefs Mark Phelps, Clark Dunkleburger, Jason Coleman, Chief Jason Seib
19 On September 22nd, the annual Gun and 4-Wheeler Raffle will be held at the fire hall. Tickets will be available in May and once again can be obtained from any MHC member or by calling 870-0588. The committee for the raffle is putting together another great raffle consisting of many prizes.
The Miller Hose Fire Company and the volunteer fire service in general has become a co-ed operation as both genders are now playing an important part in providing fire and EMS service to the community. Other duties within the fire service related to the administration of the organization outside of fire and EMS calls are being performed by both men and women as non-call Administration members. Applications for membership can be obtained from any MHC member.
The members of Miller Hose would like to congratulate Nick Kaszuba on his acceptance to join the ranks of professional firefighters in the City of Lockport Fire Depart- ment. Nick has been a member of Miller Hose for seven years as a firefighter and also as EMS Captain. Nick will begin classroom and hands-on- training at the Fire Acade- my for several weeks before being assigned to a squad at the department. We wish him well in his new endeavor.
With spring and warm weather approaching and clean up of yards and surroundings begin, Chief Seib issues a reminder that by law, no open burns are allowed unless a permit is obtained. With dry winter grasses and open areas, structures and property not to memtion lives could be seriously impacted.
As always, the members of the Miller Hose Fire Company wish to thank the residents of the Town of Newfane for their genuine and generous support of our efforts to pro- vide the best fire and EMS protection to the community.
2018 EMS Officers L-R: Tanner Niezgoda, Nicholas Kaszu- ba, EMS Captain Shannon Coleman
TOWN OF NEWFANE FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU SMOKE DETECTORS The Town of Newfane fire companies (Miller Hose, Olcott, and Wrights Corners) have smoke detectors available to any Town of New- fane resident that needs one. The fire companies are committed to keeping everyone in the community safe!
• If you are a Town of Newfane resident and are in need of a smoke detector, contact your respective fire company: o Miller Hose Fire Company – 778-7544 o Olcott Fire Company – 778-9259 o Wrights Corners Fire Company – 433-2759
Also, if you did not change the batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in the fall, it is critical that you do now. They should be changed at least once a year to ensure they are working properly. Smoke detectors are the first line of defense against the deadly effects of fire.
According to the U.S. Fire Administration, every year, approximately 2,600 Americans die in home fires. More than half of these deaths (52%) occur between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., when residents are typically sleeping. The risk of dying from a fire in a home without working smoke alarms is twice as high as in a home with working smoke alarms.
FIRE SAFETY TIPS FOR HOME MEDICAL OXYGEN USERS
The use of home oxygen systems has increased over the past decade. It’s important for people to practice fire safe behaviors when oxygen is in use. Oxygen itself does not burn but a fire needs oxygen to start and to keep burning. When more oxygen is in the air, the fire will burn hotter and faster. Smoking should not be allowed in a home where oxygen is used. Even if oxygen is not being used, it may have saturated the home including clothing, curtains, furniture, bedding, hair, and anything in the area.
Safety Tips: • Never smoke in a home where oxygen is used. • If oxygen is used in the home, the amount of oxygen in the air, furniture, clothing, hair, and bedding goes up, making it easier for a fire to start and spread. This means that there is a higher risk of both fires and burns. • Never use an open flame, such as candles, matches, wood stoves, and sparking toys, when oxygen is in use. • People who may have difficulty escaping a fire should have a phone near their bed or chair.
“OXYGEN IN USE” SIGNS THE PURPOSE OF THESE SIGNS ARE FIREFIGHTER SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS
The presence of oxygen in a building that is burning increases the risk to everyone. The following hazards are present in an oxygen-enriched environment: o Protective clothing that firefighters wear becomes more easily ignitable. o Oxygen cylinders exposed to heat can explode sending shrapnel flying. o Fires will burn at a hotter temperature and move faster.
An “Oxygen in Use” sign visibly placed on all external doors warn firefighters, family and friends to use extreme caution due to oxygen being used inside. Also, do not allow anyone to smoke in the home. If your oxygen company did not provide you with signs, please make them yourselves and post them. Samples can be found on the internet. 20 OUTDOOR COOKING TIPS:
Use Barbecue Grills Safely • Position the grill well away from siding, deck railings, and out from under eaves and overhanging branches. • Place the grill a safe distance from lawn games, play areas, and foot traffic. • Keep children and pets away from the grill area by declaring a 3-foot “kid-free zone” around the grill. • Put out several long-handled grilling tools to give the chef plenty of clearance from heat and flames when cooking food. • Periodically remove grease or fat buildup in trays below grill so it cannot be ignited by a hot grill. • Use only outdoors! If used indoors, or in any enclosed spaces, such as tents, barbecue grills pose both a fire hazard and the risk of exposing occupants to carbon monoxide.
Charcoal Grills • There are several ways to get the charcoal ready to use. Charcoal chimney starters allow you to start the charcoal using newspaper as a fuel. • If you use a starter fluid, use only charcoal starter fluid. Never add charcoal fluid or any other flammable liquids to the fire. • Keep charcoal fluid out of the reach of children and away from heat sources. • There are also electric charcoal starters, which do not use fire. Be sure to use an extension cord for outdoor use. • When you are finished grilling, let the coals completely cool before disposing in a metal container.
Propane Grills • Check the propane cylinder hose for leaks before using it for the first time each year. A light soap and water solution applied to the hose will reveal escaping pro- pane quickly by releasing bubbles. • If you determined your grill has a gas leak by smell or the soapy bubble test and there is no flame: • Turn off the propane tank and grill. • If the leak stops, get the grill serviced by a professional before using it again. • If the leak does not stop, call the fire department. • If you smell gas while cooking, immediately get away from the grill and call the fire department. Do not attempt to move the grill. • All propane cylinders manufactured after April 2002 must have overfill protection devices (OPD). OPDs shut off the flow of propane before capacity is reached, limiting the potential for release of propane gas if the cylinder heats up. OPDs are easily identified by their triangular-shaped hand wheel. • Use only equipment bearing the mark of an independent testing laboratory. Follow the manufacturers’ instructions on how to set up the grill and maintain it. • Never store propane cylinders in buildings or garages. If you store a gas grill inside during the winter, disconnect the cylinder and leave it outside.
DROWNING PREVENTION: In the pool, at the beach or even in your bathroom, water can be dangerous to your kids if you don’t take the right precautions. • Actively supervise your children around water at all times and have a phone nearby to call for help in an emergency. • Always stay within an arm’s reach of your child when he or she is in or near the bathtub, toilet, pools, spas or buckets. Never leave your child alone or in the care of older children during bath time. • Never leave your child unattended in a tub or around any other body of water, even if he or she knows how to swim. • Children in baby bath seats and rings must be watched every second. • Once bath time is over, immediately drain the tub. • Empty all buckets, containers and wading pools immediately after use. Store them upside-down and out of children’s reach. • Keep toilet lids closed and use toilet seat locks. • Keep doors to bathrooms and laundry rooms closed. • Make sure your pool has four-sided fencing and a self-closing, self-latching gate to prevent a child from wandering into the pool area unsupervised. In addition, hot tubs should be covered and locked when not in use. • Install a door alarm, a window alarm or both to alert you if a child wanders into the pool area unsupervised. • From the start, teach children to never go near or in water without an adult present. • Enroll your child in swimming lessons after age 4 – typically the earliest age when they are likely to practice and retain information. Teach children how to tread water, float and stay by the shore. • Learn CPR and know how to respond in water emergencies.
HOARDING: Why Hoarding Increases Fire Risks • Cooking is unsafe if flammable items are close to the stove or oven. • Heating units may be too close to things that can burn. They might also be placed on unstable surfaces. If a heater tips over into a pile, it can cause a fire. • Electrical wiring may be old or worn from the weight of piles. Pests could chew on wires. Damaged wires can start fires. • Open flames from smoking materials or candles in a home with excess clutter are very dangerous. • Blocked pathways and exits may hinder escape from a fire.
How Hoarding Impacts First Responders
• Hoarding puts first responders in harm’s way. • Firefighters cannot move swiftly through a home filled with clutter. • Responders can be trapped in a home when exits are blocked. They can be injured by objects falling from piles. • The weight of the stored items, especially if water is added to put out a fire, can lead to building collapse. • Fighting fires is very risky in a hoarding home. It is hard to enter the home to provide medical care. The clutter impedes the search and rescue of people and pets.
How Can You Help Reduce the Risk of Fire Injury
• When talking to a person who hoards, focus on safety rather than the clutter. Be empathetic. Match the person’s language. If they call it hoarding, then you can call it hoarding. • Help the residents make a home safety and escape plan. Stress the importance of clear pathways and exits. Practice the plan often. Exit routes may change as new items are brought into the home. • Install working smoke alarms in the home. Test them at least once a month.
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Greater Lewiston Smelt Festival July 20 is the Seventh Annual Curt Meddaugh Memorial Fishing Derby to remem- The highlight is the Friday night Smelt Dip and Fry conducted by the Niagara ber an important LOTSA member. Free for anyone registered in the Saturday event. Rivers Anglers Association on the waterfront starting at 5 p.m. This event is free to the public. For more info check out www.niagarariverregion.com Wilson’s Bi-Centennial Salmon and Trout Tourna- ment Lake Ontario Counties (LOC) Spring Trout Based out of the port of Wilson, the town fathers are throwing a fishing tournament and Salmon Derby to commemorate 200 years of Wilson. For more information contact Mike Johannes The premier spring kick-off classic, offering a $15,000 Grand Prize for the largest at 716-523-1727. salmon caught overall, also sports over $44,000 in cash and prizes overall. More than 60% of all the winning fish come from the waters off Niagara. For more infor- Orleans County Rotary Derby mation, call (888) REEL-2-IN or visit their website at www.loc.org Fish Lake Ontario and tributaries from the Niagara River to the Genesee River for salmon and trout. For more information call (585) 589-9881. Olcott does have a 7th Annual Wilson Harbor Invitational Salmon weigh station in this local derby, located at The Slippery Sinker. Tournament The tournament is back for another battle of salmon seekers. Check out Lake Ontario Counties (LOC) Fall www.wilsonharborinvitational.com for details. $1500 entry fee includes Big Fish Trout and Salmon Derby and a one day-six fish big bucks tournament during prime time for spring fishing. Over $66,000 in cash prizes including the $25,000 Grand Prize for the largest trout Grand prize for a full field will be $25,000. or salmon caught during the 18 day event. Help anglers celebrate the return of the mighty king salmon on Lake Ontario! Sign up in local tackle shops or call (888) 17th Annual Don Johannes Memorial Big Fish REEL-2-IN. You can also visit their website at www.loc.org for more info or to Contest and 12th Annual Pete DeAngelo Memorial Three- register. Fish Contest This is a precursor to the Pro-Am tournaments to get the teams warmed up for the Reelin’ for a Cure Tournament (one day fishing action. You don’t have to be in the pro-am to fish, though. Sign up at The ladies- only event) Slippery Sinker, The Boat Doctors or The Gas Shack in Wilson. Call 716-778-0713 This 3rd annual ladies event will once again be held out of Olcott. It’s a great way for more info. $100 per boat. 100% cash pay out. to celebrate life and pay tribute to cancer survivors. Last year $5,000 was raised for the Breast Cancer Network of WNY as 17 teams also competed for cash prizes. Call 34th Annual Skip Hartman Memorial Lake On- Stephanie at (716) 481-6388 and also log onto the event’s Facebook page. tario Pro-Am Salmon Team Tournament The Tournament is back to two days with one day set aside in case of bad weather. 42nd Annual Greater Niagara “Fall Clas- Over $50,000 in cash and prizes last year. For more info call (877) FALLS US or sic” Derby log onto the tournament website at www.lakeontarioproam.net for rules and sign up The journey continues with another great event set for 2018- 42 years of derbies! information. 100% payback of entry fees! Last year, over $15,000 in cash and prizes were handed out to winning anglers at the Olcott Fire Hall on awards night. Species categories included salmon, rainbow/ New York’s Free Fishing Days 2018 brown trout, lake trout, smallmouth bass, carp, and walleye. All have a chance to win the Grand Prize. For more information, call (877) FALLS US or visit www. No license is required by anyone for these 2 days, resident or non-resident (although fishodyssey.net. Kids are FREE in a special youth division. all the rules and regulations must be followed), in an effort to promote this popular pastime. A great time to get the whole family on the water and see how much fun it can be. 32nd Annual NYPA Wildlife Festival Held in conjunction with National Hunting and Fishing Day weekend, this event is Kids Fishing Derby 8am-noon, Town of Newfane co-sponsored by the Niagara County Federation of Conservation Clubs and held on the grounds of the Power Authority’s Visitor Center in Lewiston. Doors are open Marina from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Over 10,000 in attendance in 2017. Free admission. Prizes for ages up to 15. More info call: 716-778-8531 Lakeview Village Shops Hooked on the Tonawandas Fishing Tourna- 5955 Ontario St. Olcott ment June 1 thru August 31 This 5th annual event is held out of Gateway Harbor in the Erie Canal during the Free Fishing Weekend. Catch the largest fish by weight for any of the five spe- cies- bass, walleye, northern pike, carp, and perch. Over $3,500 in prizes. See Wine Tasting | Farmers’ Market | Live Music www.fishgatewayharbor.net or call 716-628-1247 Every Friday 5pm-8pm
9th Annual Lake Ontario Counties (LOC) Summer Derby Grand prize is $10,000 for biggest salmon. Weekly prizes for the divisions, $29,000 overall. Check out the website for the details for this new summer event at www.loc.org or call (888) REEL-2-IN
28th Annual Erie Canal Fishing Derby The Erie Canal is spotlighted for this family-oriented fishing competition offering up to more than $8,000 in prizes. Eligible waters include from the Niagara River to the Main Street Bridge in Albion (Route 98)- 50 miles of waters. Visit their website at Visit Olcott Beach Carousel Park www.eriecanalderby.com. (Bass is included) Memorial Day weekend through June: Saturdays & Sundays 12-6pm July through Labor Day: Wed., Thurs., Fri., & Sun. 12-6pm 15th Annual Lake Ontario Trout and Salmon & Sat. 12-8pm Assn. King Salmon Tournament, Olcott, 6am-noon Call 716-778-7066 for more information This event offers 100% cash pay back. All participants must be LOTSA members. www.olcottbeachcarouselpark.org Deadline to register is July 17 at 6pm. For more information, contact www.lotsa.org.
22 Hello Town of Newfane:
It’s that time of year for the marina to open once again. The marina will be open, fully staffed, and taking reservations for transient slips on Saturday April 7 at 7:00am. One can make a reservation by calling (716) 778-5462 or stopping by the marina at 5818 West Main St., Olcott. If a permanent slip is what you desire, the Town of Newfane has a waiting list. Applications for the waiting list are available at the marina office or at the Newfane Town Hall, located at 2737 Main St., Newfane. There are some slips still available, so get your application today.
The Town of Newfane Marina has many amenities to offer. Everything from transient to permanent slips with power and water hook ups, Wi-Fi available, a boat wash, and pump out station with the cleanest restrooms and showers on Lake Ontario. The marina also offers ice to keep your fish cool after cleaning them with our new fish grinder. We insist that all boaters check in at the marina office before launching their boats, so the friendly marina staff can assist you in all of your boating needs.
Every year we look forward to hosting the kids fishing derby. This year it will be held on Saturday June 23 at 8:00am to 12:00pm. This event is also held on New York’s free fishing weekend, so no fishing license is required for anyone. This gives families the opportunity to spend quality time together fishing who normally wouldn’t. There will be preregistration forms at the marina or you can register the day of the event. Keep in mind that all children must be accompanied by an adult. The marina hosts many other exciting tournaments which are listed on page 22. These tournaments not only provide outstanding experiences for anglers with the opportunity of winning large cash pay outs, they also generate tourism for our small businesses and local economy. A special thanks goes out to the people of LOTSA(Lake Ontario Trout and Salmon Association) and the DEC for providing the fish stocking programs. We would not have the great tournaments and world class sport fishing we have become known for without them working tirelessly to make sure the Lake Ontario fishery is sustainable and continues to thrive for years to come.
Below you will find our pricing and rules for the marina. You will be happy to know that there will be no price change for the 2018 season. The Town of Newfane Marina is your one stop shop for all your boating needs. We look forward to seeing you.
Scott Scheffler Town of Newfane Facilities Manager
1. Fueling at gas dock only! See attendant for special circumstances. 2. Reservations will be accepted on the first Saturday in April. At this time we will take reservations for the entire year. 3. All reservations will require a one day deposit when reservations are made. 4. There will be NO refunds on reservations made in advance. Credit vouchers only for Town of Newfane Marina special cases. Rates for 2018 5. There will be NO sub-leasing reservations. 6. If the Facilities Manager is not notified at least one day in advance of the leaser’s Daily Launch $8.00 inability to keep their reservation, the Town of Newfane reserves the right to lease Daily Launch Seniors (62+) $4.00 that dock on a day to day basis. 7. Never tie up to electrical posts. Daily Canoes and Jet Skis $4.00 8. The Town of Newfane reserves the right to place your boat in a space that helps us All other boats $4.00 make the best use of the area we have to work with. We guarantee a “tie up”, not a specific location. 3-Day Launch Pass $18.00 9. The bow pulpit or gear should not extend over the walkway. 10. All pets must be on a leash at all times and properly cleaned up after. Senior Citizen Season Pass $35.00 11. Overnight docking will be from 1:00 PM to 1:00 PM. At 1:01 you will be charged for Resident Season Launch Pass $60.00 an additional day. 12. Daytime visitor docking will be restricted to two (2) hours. All boats must register Additional Boat $20.00 with the Marina office. Non-Resident Season Boat Pass $80.00 13. Available docking will be designated by the Facilities Manager or designated attendant on a day to day basis. Additional Boat $30.00 14. No open fires will be allowed on boardwalks, bulkheads, docks or boats. A pavilion is provided for your use. Transient Boats: 15. Not responsible for damage or slippage due to fowl or any animal droppings. 16. No on premises camping and no sleeping in vehicles. Per foot overnight $1.25 17. Parking will’ be designated by the Marina attendant. 18. Riding of bicycles, skateboards, and etc. will NOT be permitted at the Marina for Per month up to 30 ft. – excluding August $300.00 safety reasons. Per month of August up to 30 ft. $600.00 19. Unattached boat trailers will be left in the upper parking lot only. Those in violation will be moved by the Marina attendant at the owner’s expense. Per month on boats over 30 ft. $325.00 20. All boats must be launched at the ramp only. Per month of August over 30 ft. $625.00 21. No unreasonable or disruptive noise. 22. Fish cleaning is allowed at the Fish Cleaning Station ONLY! 23. There will be a $5.00 replacement charge for lost keys. Other Products and Services: 24. Any dingy not stored on a boat must be paid for by boat length. (behind or beside boat) Fish Cleaning (per fish) $1.00 25. A three (3) day launch pass is for consecutive days only. 26. There will be no children under the age of 16 permitted in the marina without adult Ice Cubes $2.00 supervision. Ice Blocks $2.25 All boat operators and passengers shall comply with all Marina rules and shall obey all instructions and directions of the Facilities Manager or the Marina attendant. Failure to obey Marina rules or to Lost key charge $5.00 comply with directions and instructions of the Facilities Manager or the Marina attendant will result Pumpouts $5.00 in revocation of privileges to use the Town of Newfane Marina. Zip Lock Bags $0.25 $1.00 2018 Lake Ontario Fishing Competitions and Events listed on page 22 of this Boat Wash (per token) newsletter. For additional Fall Events go to www.olcott-newfane.com or pick up T shirts $15.00 a visitors’s guide at Town Hall. Fall events will appear in the August newsletter. 23
NEWFANE LIONS CLUB NEWFANE WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT
A special thank you goes out to all who ventured out to our spring Maintenance Department brunch and Easter egg hunt. We hope you enjoyed your breakfast and A special thank you goes out to all the residents that were patient during the repair of waterlines precious time spent with your loved ones and the Easter bunny. as a result of breaks or the replacement of cast iron piping. If the water must be turned off for an emergency, our goal is to repair it as quickly as possible, to minimize any inconvenience to res- In Lionism, a lot of hard work and heart is put into everything we do, so idents. If your home is on a cast iron water main and the water is shut off for any reason, please that we too can enjoy the outcome of the surroundings of our events. It is don’t be alarmed if your water is slightly discolored briefly after the water is turned back on. This a shared pleasure. Thank you, thank you, and again THANK YOU!! discoloration is a result of iron particles being stirred up and will most likely take up to a day to return back to normal. In the event this happens, please give it 24 hours for the particles to settle, Keep a lookout for signage and tickets for our summer raffle. This year‘s avoid running the water, and doing any white loads of laundry. Please refrain from drinking the event will be a “cash” raffle, so keep Saturday, June 16 open and come water during this time. It is not toxic, but will taste funny. on down to the Par 3 Golf Course for a great event. Good luck.
Where There’s a NEED, There’s a LION Billing Department Whenever a Lions club gets together, problems get smaller. And com- PAYMENT OPTIONS FOR THE WATER OFFICE munities get better. That’s because we help where help is needed – in our 1. CASH own communities and around the world – with unmatched integrity and 2. CHECK energy. 3. CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS – ONLINE ONLY - 2.95% fee An account must be created on-line The World’s Largest Service Club Organization You must have an active email account Our 46,000 clubs and 1.4+ million members make us the world’s largest 4. ACH PAYMENTS - NO FEE service club organization. We’re also one of the most effective. Our Fill out a form in the Water Office along with a voided check members do whatever is needed to help their local communities. Every- where we work, we make friends. With children who need eyeglasses, Credit and debit cards will no longer be accepted when paying in person or by mail. How- with seniors who don’t have enough to eat and with people we may ever, you can now make your water/sewer payment on-line, using you credit card or debit card. never meet. To create an account online: Go to townofnewfane.com HELEN KELLER Bottom right corner of homepage is Water & Sewer, click on “pay now” Born in Tuscumbia, Alabama, USA, in 1880, Helen Keller developed a A screen will pop up asking for username and password. If you are a first fever at 18 months of age that left her blind and deaf. time user, click on “register here” Enter your information and click “register” you will receive a message that With the help of an exceptional teacher, Anne Mansfield Sullivan of the says “registration was successful”. A temporary password will be sent to your Perkins School for the Blind, Helen Keller learned sign language and email, which will allow you in to make your payment and change your password. braille. A few years later, she learned to speak. As an adult she became Be sure to record your username and password for future use. a tireless advocate for people with disabilities. And in 1925, she attend- ed the Lions Clubs International Convention and challenged Lions to There is a night drop box located on the north side of Town Hall, to the right of the door. Pay- become “knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness.” ments when dropped go into a secure locked box. Any payments left the evening of due date will be accepted the next morning on time with no late penalties. The Lions accepted her challenge and our work ever since has included sight programs aimed at preventable blindness. August 1st of each year we remove all unpaid balances to the following years County tax bill. A tax removal fee of 10% is added to your total outstanding bill. Helen Keller Day In 1971, the Board of Directors of Lions Clubs International declared Please remember when selling, town ordinance requires the installation of a dual check valve and that June 1 would be remembered as Helen Keller Day. Lions around the an expansion tank. It is the seller’s responsibility to ensure these devices are in place. Call us for world implement sight-related service projects on Helen Keller Day. an inspection of these devices once they are installed. If you are unsure if you have these devices installed, call our office at 778-8132 Ext.6. If you have sewer in your area, a sewer inspection Newfane Lions Motto: also needs to be completed. There is no fee to you for these inspections. Be sure to order a final water reading when you are sure of your closing date. HE WHO CLIMBS THE HIGHEST... Important Info: HELPS ANOTHER UP. Several residents who make their payments through their online banking are still sending their payments to the old Town Hall on Transit Rd. We have received many payments late because they were sent to the wrong building.
For more about us, visit us on our Facebook page, Newfane Lions Club.
Assessor’s Office Mary Hastings, Town of Newfane Assessor Board of Assessment Review is Tuesday May 22, 2018. The Board of Assessment Review will meet between the hours of 10:00am till 12:00pm and 7:00pm till 9:00pm at 2737 Main The office hours for the Assessor’s Office are 8:30AM to 4:30PM St., Newfane, NY 14108. If you are unable to attend, make sure you file your paperwork in Monday through Friday. Feel free to call the office with any questions the Assessor’s office by May 22nd before the close of the day. Forms for Board of Review at 778-8827 Option 4 during this time or e-mail at assessor@townof- are available in the Assessor’s Office or online at townofnewfane.com under Assessor/As- newfane.com. sess your property.
Filing of any exemptions must have been completed by March 1, 2018 The Final Assessment Roll will be filed July 1, 2018. for the 2018 Assessment Roll. Any applications for an exemption filed after March 1, 2018 will be placed on the 2019 Assessment Roll. The Visit our on-line assessment at townofnewfane.com under Assessor/Assess your property. Tentative Assessment Roll will be filed May 1, 2018.
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