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Supervisor Horanburg Reports on Town 2018 TOWN BUDGET – With the Town Boards help and persistence, we were able to stay within the 2% tax increase limit, even though it is getting extremely difficult with the ever rising cost of materials and benefits. Our health insurance cost rose by 11% again this year, and is a major part of our budget. Along with employee increases and many other factors, coupled with the $50 - $60,000 decrease in sales tax revenues. I am sure much of this is also related to the Lake levels, which was felt all the way to the 1000 Islands. Our Marina suffered a major revenue loss due to this as well.

The only increase you will see this year is a three cent (.03) per/1000 increase in the fire protection, so this means that on a $100,000 home your tax will increase $3.00, all other tax rates will remain the same as 2017. Thanks to the stabilization efforts by the Town Board, Newfane has never had to apply to the NY State Comptroller’s office to override their 2% tax cap, thus allowing our residents to be eligible for any State refunds that may be available.

We also just received our “Financial Stress Grade” from the NY State Comptroller, of 6.7%, this is a very good grade in relation to other Municipalities.

We were also audited by the NY State Comptroller’s office last year, 2016, and other than a couple minor comments/recommendations, we did very well. Other than all the water issues and the Beach closure, this past summer and fall have been good for Newfane.

Log Cabin – The Ye Olde Log Cabin has completed its first full season of being open to the public and was open Friday-Sunday, Noon-5pm. Thanks to Stella Wilson, her Volunteers and her family, the Cabin welcomed thousands of visitors to Newfane and Olcott Beach. Many thanks to Stella and all the Volunteers.

Main Street Project/Veterans Park – 2017 saw the completion of the Newfane Main Street/Veterans park rehabilitation project. This project was very successful. It was a $420,000 project of which $340,000 was Federal/State grant money and $80,000 from the Town of Newfane general fund balance. We are especially proud of the Veterans Park, which pays tribute to all of our local Veterans and Fallen Heroes. I would like to thank Paul Leader for all of his help and personal dedication to make this beautiful project a reality. Dedication bricks for local Veterans can still be purchased for $25 by stopping in to the Town Clerks office and completing an application form. Hundreds of bricks already lie in the park. Feel free to stop into the park and look at everything it is dedicated to.

Newfane Holiday Light up and parade – December 1st at 5:30pm, there will be a pa-rade with floats, Santa visits, cookies, hot chocolate, carriage rides, and much more, so make a float and join the parade or just bring the children for a fun filled evening.

Hess Road Wesleyan Church – “The Sounds of Christmas” December 9th and 10th at 7pm. Refer to Towns visitor guide for details.

Grace Bible Church – “Living Nativity” December 1st, 2nd and 3rd from 5:30 – 8:30pm Refer to Towns visitor guide for details

Van Horn Mansion – “Old Fashion Carol Sing Along” December 3rd @ 1:30 pm.

As always, it has been my pleasure serving you, the residents of Newfane in 2017. From Myself, Town Clerk, Mickie, and the Town Board, Laura, Sue, Rick and Troy, we wish all the Happiest Holiday Season and a prosperous 2018. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL !!!!

Well, here we are again. Halloween has passed and we are all looking forward to Thanksgiving and Christmas, but maybe not the snow so much. After a long spring and summer that kept us busy with the historic high lake levels that caused many flooding issues and property loss due to erosion, we are not sure how to proceed with our beach for the 2018 summer season. We don’t want to invest a lot of money to rebuild/re-place all that we lost, only to have this happen again next year. We’re just going to have to watch and see what policies may or may not happen for next season. Speaking of Christmas, Santa has asked us again this year if we here at the Town Hall would assist him in collecting letters mailed to him, and as always we said we would be happy to help him. So, as in the past, children can put their letters to Santa in our Santa drop box located next to the North entrance doors of the Town Hall, it is clearly marked with a picture of Santa. Santa will start accepting letters from now until December 17th, as this will give Santa time to respond to the children. BE SURE TO HAVE A RETURN ADDRESS ON THE ENVELOPE so Santa can reply.

Town of Newfane

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Town Hall2737 Main Street

Newfane, NY 14108Hours 8:30 am – 4:30 pmMonday through Friday

Elected Officials:TOWN BOARD

SupervisorTimothy R. Horanburg 778-8531 #3

Councilman Laura L. RutlandCouncilman Susan NeidlingerCouncilman Richard ColemanCouncilman Troy D. Barnes

Regular Town Board meetings are held at Town Hall on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm

Town ClerkMildred M. Kramp

778-8822 #2Fax 778-7178

Superintendent of HighwaysJon Miller778-8844

Town Justice2896 Transit Road

Newfane, NY 14108Bruce M. Barnes

Scott R. Boudeman778-9292

Fax 778-5793Justice Court Office Hours

9:00 to NoonMonday through Friday

Receiver of Taxes and AssessmentsTerri L. Iannucci

778-6052Assessor Mary Hastings 778-8827 #4Building Inspector Doug Nankey 778-5947 #5Water Superintendent Mike Mills 778-8587Waste water TreatmentMartin Enseleit/ Plant Operator 778-7131Composting Plant 778-7807Refuse 1-800-330-7107Town Marina 778-5462Water/Sewer Billing 778-8132 #6Water/Sewer Maintenance 778-8587Wastewater Treatment Plant 778-7131Wastewater Treatment Plant Fax 778-6160Dog Control OfficerOrdinance Enforcement OfficerJeffrey Newman 807-6270 Rick Werth, Asst. 545-0829

www.townofnewfane.com

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Niagara County Legislature 14th District Legislator John Syracuse

1/2 page B & W $150.00 1 Color $200.00 1/4 page B & W $ 80.00 1 Color $110.00 1/8 page B & W $60.00 1 Color $85.00 Business Card B & W $35.00

1 Color $50.00 Advertise your Business in our April Newsletter.Deadline for ads is March 1, 2018. Complete the section below and return with your ad to: newsletter@townofnewfane.comMake checks payable to Town of Newfane and send to: 2737 Main Street, Newfane, NY 14108

Name__________________________________ Phone ________

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Ad Size____________________ Cost ______________ Deadline 03/01/2018

State of the Lake...

This continues to be a very difficult time for our friends and neighbors along the lake. While we have seen the lake levels slowly decline over the last couple of months, we continue to be in harm’s way as a result of the erosion caused by the high lake levels imposed upon us because of IJC’s Plan 2014.

Our Niagara County Fire Coordinator and Director of Emergency Management, Jonathan Schultz notes “to date we have demobilized some of the protective measures to include the Aqua Dam at the Backbay Marina and removed the sand bags from along Van Buren St. We have removed the berm that surrounded the pond at Lake St. The sandbags removed from Van Buren St. have been placed along the fence line at Backbay Marina as a measure to keep water away in the event of a quick water level rise in order to protect those residents.” The water level as of 10/13/17 is 245.7 feet, which is down from a peak high on 5/29/17 of 249.2 feet. Jonathan Schultz further states that, “Although some of the protective measures have been removed or “staged” elsewhere, it does not mean we are not concerned anymore.” Over 5,000 sandbags are being held at the Town of Newfane Highway Facility. The town is also storing 4 of the 6-inch pumps and multiple 3-inch pumps for quick deployment in the event of a significant increase in the Lake Ontario water levels during the winter or spring. Thank you Jon Miller, Newfane Highway Superintendent! As Fall approaches, we are seeing a slowing in the lowering of the lake level. The concern moving forward will be similar to those we saw in the spring of 2017. As a direct result of the Plan 2014 and its uncertainty, Jonathan Schultz further states, “We will continue the State of Emergency until we deem it safe for the citizens of our communities. We have plenty of equipment, sand bags, and Aqua Dams ready for deployment, if needed, and will be deployed if and when needed. Niagara County, in con-junction with many effected localities are also in the process of working through the possible reimbursement for funds expended for the response to date.”

I have been working tirelessly with our state and federal representatives in order that our voice is heard. Our Senator Robert Ortt and Assemblyman Michael Norris continue to ad-vocate for more state funding to ensure property tax payers and our community are made whole. We have seen Governor Cuomo and Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul tour our area. The Governor’s staff, along with the NYSDEC have responded as quickly as possible to our needs. Conversations with Congressman Collins’ office also appear fruitful. I have been advised by his staff that all potential new IJC board member candidates do not favor the cur-rent Plan 2014. The delay in appointing new members to the IJC board seems to rest in the dysfunctional Senate. The Senate must approve Presidential Appointees.

Once again, I would like to thank all those who have given of themselves to help soften the blow delivered by Plan 2014. Please have a safe Fall and Winter season.

HONORING OUR VETERANS AND OUR FLAGBy: State Senator Rob Ortt Earlier this fall, I led over two dozen local veterans in the third annual Western New York Warriors Flight to Washington, D.C. to visit several war memorials dedicated in their honor.

These trips are so moving for everyone involved – myself especially – especially in the leadup to Veterans’ Day. The men and women alongside me on this trip fought bravely for our country and they epitomize the greatness of these United States. They make the journey not only to see the powerful monuments in their honor, but also to pay respect to the memorials of their fellow service members. We have lost so many who never had the chance to visit these monuments and so many who paid the ultimate sacrifice and never made it home. This is our small way of giving back to them - the millions of Americans who served and the thousands who died protecting our country and preserving our liberties.

Prior to takeoff, the American Legion Stephen Sikora Post 1322 held a special sendoff ceremony at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport for the 25 World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam veterans.The veterans were chaperoned by local volunteers as we visited the National WWII Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Vietnam War Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Iwo Jima Memorial, the “Changing of the Guard” ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery, and other notable sites. During emotional wreath laying ceremonies at the WWII and Korean War memorials, we paused to reflect on the lives lost in service.

The Patriot Guard Riders concluded the trip with a Welcome Home Ceremony at the Buffalo airport. Several members of the Patriot Guard lined the arrival area with the American flag at their sides, and saluted and thanked each veteran for their service.

The WNY Warriors Flight was made possible with a $25,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation, making the trip free for the veterans. Other partners included the Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce and Health Systems Services, which provided wheelchairs for the vets. The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority, Transportation Security Administration and Southwest Airlines also helped to make the trip an enjoyable experience. It could not have happened without their generosity and the thankless hours given by our volunteers. Any World War II or Korean War veterans interested in attending the 2018 Warriors Flight next fall should call my office at 716-434-0680.

It is truly a great honor to lead this trip - I carried these memories with me to Veterans’ Day events across Western New York and I will continue to cherish the event, the stories, and the memories. We cannot thank our veterans enough for their sacrifice, but the Warriors Flight serves as a fitting tribute to those in our community who answered the call to service. God Bless them and God Bless America.

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ASSESSOR’S OFFICEAssessor: Mary Hastings **STAR CHANGES** NEW HOMEOWNERS/NEW APPLICANTS ONLY!!!

**NEW STAR applicants need to register with the New York State Tax Department. You will receive a check directly from New York State instead of receiving a school property tax exemption. Visit www.tax.ny.gov or call (518) 457-2036.

Enhanced Star Exemption (Current Basic STAR exemption recipients ONLY)If you are over 65 or just turning 65 years of age by December 31, 2018, you may qualify for the Enhanced STAR Exemption if your Adjustable Gross Income for 2016 was $86,000 or less. This exemption will be applied to the upcoming 2018 assessment roll. To file for this exemption, the following items are needed: (1). Proof of age, (2). A copy of your 2016 Income Tax, (Federal or State), and (3). Proof of your New York State residency. If you feel you qualify, please stop in the office no later than March 1, 2018 to file your paperwork. Another option for filing for Enhanced Star would be to file a Form RP-425-IVP called the Optional Income Verification Program. If you choose to file this form, it allows our office to contact the NYS Tax Department and have them confirm your income qualifying status. Once you have filed the RP-425-IVP with us, each year following the filing, the State of NY will notify our office on your status. We will then notify all property owners enrolled in this program with a card to confirm their qualifying status.

If you have questions concerning any of the above information give our office a call at 716-778-8827 Option 4.

Exemptions must be filed by March 1st of each year.

Building Permits:Each year we are out getting some updated pictures and working on building permits for the next year roll. If you have any questions, give us a call at 778-8827 Option 4.

2018 SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATIONThe Niagara County Assessors Association is sponsoring a scholarship to any Niagara County resident who is a graduating senior from one of the Niagara County high schools and plans to attend college within New York State in the fall of 2018. Applications may be picked up at your local guidance office. Completed applications must be postmarked by April 1, 2018. The award will be announced in May.

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ASSEMBLYMAN MICHAEL J. NORRIS A Column from New York State Assemblyman Michael Norris (R, I – Lockport)

It has been a great privilege to serve as the Assembly Representative for the 144th District. Fighting for our region is a responsibility that I do not take lightly and I have been working hard every day to serve you.

While our residents continue to battle the conditions along the shores of Lake Ontario, my colleagues and I have been working together in a bipartisan fashion to find solutions to protect properties and municipal infrastructure along the shore of Lake Ontario. Our work is far from over, and I am continuing communication with our federal representatives to provide updates and encouraging them to do everything they can to repeal Plan 2014 and appoint new members to the IJC that will act in the best interest of our Niagara Shoreline Communities and ensure that this does not happen again.

As we remain committed to resolving this issue, I would like to assure constituents that I am determined to fight for more relief for Lake Ontario’s south shore.

It is also important to me that we continue to recognize the tremendous efforts of our local volunteer fire fighters, members of the National Guard, highway and utility crews and officials who have been working around the clock to battle the extreme conditions of the Niagara Shoreline.

I am so proud to represent more than two dozen volunteer fire companies in the 144th Assembly District. After working so closely with many of our volunteer fire companies on the Lake Ontario flooding that swept through much of our district this spring, I was especially honored to sponsor legislation that expands the Volunteer Firefighter Benefit Law so that these volunteer heroes have greater health pro-tection.

Under this legislation, volunteer firefighters who contract certain cancers will receive access to tax free disability and death benefits. Specifically, volunteer firefighters diagnosed with lung, prostate, breast, lymphatic, hematological, digestive, urinary, neurological, repro-ductive systems, or melanoma cancer will be automatically eligible for health benefits.

I was proud to stand up with the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) in calling for the Governor to sign the bill, and I am proud to announce that our efforts were successful. Governor Cuomo signed this legislation into law on October 22nd 2017.

Lastly, this past session I was happy to provide assistance to a number of civic organizations in our community and sponsor legislation that makes it easier for charities to fund raise by conducting online raffles (A.6095). Known as the Charitable Gaming Act of 2017, this measure was passed in both houses of the State Legislature and is awaiting the governor’s consideration before becoming law. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me and my staff by calling my district office at (716) 839-4691 or by emailing me at norrism@nyassembly.gov.

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YE OLDE LOG CABINHello everyone from Ye Olde Log Cabin!

What a great first season we had at the Cabin! We had so many visitors that we filled up one guest book and started on another. We are so happy with all the visitors that came to see the Cabin and all the positive comments and feedback that was given to us. We would like to thank our group of volunteers that donated their time at the Cabin. What a great group of Cabin Friends, without you all we couldn't have had such a successful opening year. Anyone who is interested in volunteering at the Cabin next season please contact Stella Wilson at 778-9887, we would love to have you join our Cabin Friends!

Another thank you goes out to all who have donated items to be displayed at the Cabin, everything looks great in the Cabin and was enjoyed by everyone. We still have room for more items so if anyone is interested in displaying an item or items at the Cabin, please contact Tim Horanburg at 778-8531 or Stella Wilson at 778-9887. Your items can be displayed on a permanent basis or an on loan basis and will be in a secure Cabin.

We are in the process of planning "Santa at the Cabin" for the second time. The date is scheduled for December 10th from 2-5pm. This year we are trying to do a little more for the kids so if anyone is interested in donating a monetary donation that we can use for gifts and refreshments we would really appreciate the help. Please contact Stella Wilson at 778-9887 if you can help with a donation for the kids. We will also be collecting for the PB and J drive again this year, last year we filled our bin to the top!

Our Facebook page is "Ye Olde Log Cabin". Visit our page for updates on Santa's visit and we hope to see you there! Also, keep a look out in the Union Sun and Journal and the Buffalo News for articles about Santa's visit.

Thank you all for a great first season, see you again at Ye Olde Log Cabin in the Pine Grove......

YE OLD LOG CABIN - LOG ENDSPurchaser_______________________________________

Address _______________________________________

Phone _____________________

Please indicate log end size you are purchasing and name you wish to have enscribed on your log end (please print).

_____ 8” log end $150.00 _____ 10” log end $300.00

Name to be inscribed ________________________________

Please make checks payable to Town of Newfane and send this completed form with full payment to Newfane Town Hall, Supervisor’s Office, 2737 Main St., Newfane, NY 14108

The Newfane Community Food Pantry Kathy Phillips The Newfane Community Food Pantry has been in existence since approximately 1983, giving the residents of Newfane a helping hand in times of need. The pantry is located at 3455 Ewings Road at St. Brendan’s RC church. We are open year round on Tuesdays from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. We ask that clients call 778-9822 on Tuesday to make an appointment for that day. Emergencies are treated as they arise. The NCFP could not sur-vive without the help of the eleven supporting churches, the Lions Club, the Newfane Central School system, Boy and Girl Scouts organizations and many businesses, groups and individuals. Everyone is a vital part of sustaining this outreach program. We are sincerely grateful for all your support and dona-tions throughout the year.

This fall we assisted 86 children with backpacks and school supplies. It was heartwarming to see them with a big smile as they left ready for school. This fall we are also winding down with the Mobile Food Pantry which operates January through October. It is held the fourth Saturday of each month at 10:00 am at the Newfane Town Hall on Main Street. All Newfane residents are welcome. This is a supplemental food pantry and it does not take the place of a visit to someone’s regular pantry. The Mobile Food Pantry is sponsored by the Food Bank of WNY with both the First Baptist Food Pantry and the Newfane Community Food Pantry collaborating to make it work.

As we quickly move into our winter season our thoughts turn to the holidays. The NCFP likes to do something a little special for residents who need a helping hand. Once again the NCFP will be sponsoring our Christmas Food Sharing. Any residents who need assistance must sign up ahead of time for this Christmas Package. Please call Wreath or Kathy by November 30th. Food Sharing Deadline for all Donations is Sunday December 17th.

All basic food staples are needed such as canned fruits, vegetables, soups, meals in a can, tuna, sweet potatoes, scalloped potatoes, pasta (all varieties), gravy, stuffing mix, bread mixes, pie filling and pie crusts, jello and pudding mixes, salad dressing, canned nuts and raisins and jelly. Any food or monetary donation, big or small, is always appreciated. Food is always a priority, but all toiletries and paper products are also gratefully accepted and needed.

Sunday Dec. 17th Food Move and Packing 6-9 pm in Stanton HallMonday Dec. 18th Food packing 10-12 noon, 1pm-3pmTuesday Dec. 19th Food Packing 10am-1pm

This is a wonderful opportunity to provide support to the residents of the Newfane community and to work side by side with your neighbors. Your support is greatly needed and appreciated. For food drop offs during the week, please call St. Brendan’s on the Lake office at 778-9822. Office hours are Monday – Friday 9:30 am -4:00 pm. If you have any questions please contact NCFP coordinators Wreath Harvey at 807-7451 or Kathy Phillips at 433-2499.

In God’s Hands…..

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Mickie Kramp, Town Clerk Donna Lakes, Deputy Town Clerk Colleen Schultz, Deputy Town Clerk

We have a new part time Deputy in the Clerk’s Office. Please feel free to stop and say hello to Colleen Schultz. There is ONE FREE RABIES IMMUNIZATION CLINIC left in the 2017 year. FOR DIREC-TIONS call the specific clinic site. FOR ANY OTHER CLINIC RELATED QUESTIONS: call 439-7511 Saturday, December 2nd, 2017 City of North Tonawanda2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Public Works Department 758 Erie Ave. City of North Tonawanda Phone: 695-8585 By law, all cats, dogs and domesticated ferrets must have a current rabies vaccination from four (4) months of age and on. Cats and dogs receiving immunization WITHOUT PROOF of a previous rabies immunization will receive a certificate valid for only one year. Cats and dogs WITH PROOF of a previous rabies immunization will receive a certificate valid for three years.

Ferrets must receive vaccinations annually, regardless of previous immunizations.

Clinics are FREE OF CHARGE to animals owned by Niagara County residents.

ALL ANIMALS must be properly restrained. Cats and Ferrets must be in a box or carrier. Dogs must be leashed.

The Department does not offer dog or cat vaccinations other than rabies. It is very important for the health and well being of your animal and the other animals attending our rabies clinics, that they have seen a veterinarian and are up to date on all of their immunizations, to include dog parvo virus.

Volunteers are welcomed. Please call 439-7511 if interested.

Veterinary Services provided by the Niagara County Veterinary Society.

It is requested that anyone bringing more than six animals to one clinic contact the Niagara County Department of Health at 439-7511 up to one week prior to the clinic so paperwork can be processed more efficiently.

REMINDERS:With the cold winter months upon us, your pets will need a place to keep warm. If your dog is left outside for extended periods of time during the cold weather, hypothermia can set in. Please make sure that your family pet has proper shelter and fresh water daily as water will freeze during the cold winter months.

ATTENTION DOG OWNERS!!**************************NEWFANE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE2737 MAIN STREETNEWFANE, NEW YORK 14108The Town of Newfane will be continuing the mail-in dog enumeration (census) as required by Article 7 of the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law, any dog 4 months of age or older must be licensed in the Local Town they are sheltered in. Please fill out the form below and return it with the appropriate information: 1. Update rabies certificate from Veterinarian2. Spayed or neutered certificate from Veterinarian3. Check payable to Newfane Town Clerk THE FEES FOR LICENSING PER DOG ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1. Spayed/neutered $ 8.50 2 . Unspayed/Unneutered $18.50

An owner or harborer of a dog found in violation of any of the provisions of this Local Law shall be liable for all damages arising from said viola-tion, and shall be subject to a fine of not less than Twenty-five ($25.00) dollars.

Please contact the Town Clerk’s Office 716-778-8822 #2By order of Dog Enforcement and Mickie M. Kramp, Town Clerk RM-C,CMC *************************************************

DOG LICENSE APPLICATION ONLY UNLICENSED DOGS or OVERDUE LICENSE List additional dogs on a separate sheet of paper

Owner’s Name: _______________Signature:______________________Address: __________________________________________________ Phone Number: _______________ Email: _______________________

Number of Dogs to be licensed: ________________________________

Dog’s Name: ___________________Dog’s Breed: _______________

Dog’s Age: ____ Dog’s Gender: ______Spayed/Neutered: Yes___ No

Dog’s Color(s): ___________Tattoos or Markings _____________

************************************************* ATTENTION ALL PET OWNERS: Dogs must be licensed in the Town of Newfane which is followed by a yearly renewal. It is also important to secure the ID tag on your pet’s collar. In the event that your pet should wander away, without this means of ID you may not be reunited again, simply because you were not able to be located. If you love your pets, please take this step in ensuring their safe return. Sadly, lost pets are a very common occurrence. Additionally, please be certain that the Town Clerk’s office has your “CORRECT TELEPHONE NUMBER” allowing us to contact you. Thank you!

MY PET IS LOSTIt is not uncommon for pets to wander off. Please rest assured we make every effort to reunite families with their pets. We encourage you to call Jeff Newman (716) 807-6270 or Rick Werth (716) 545-0829 and let them know your pet is missing. ALSO PLEASE call the Town Clerk’s Office (716) 778-8822 #2 and report your missing pet. The “Town of Newfane” has a facebook page with a large following of our local residents. If you are a facebook user you may find it helpful to post your missing pet on the Town’s page. If you choose to do that we would ask that you please be diligent to update the status of the post. MARRIAGE LICENSES Avoid Stress!!!!! Stop into the Clerk’s Office and pick up a Marriage Work Sheet well in advance of your special day. Fill it out, drop it back off with required documents and we can get the License ready for you to sign at a mutually convenient time.

WINTER PESTSDon’t make the mistake of thinking that when winter begins pest season ends. Fleas and ticks are a threat year-round. Flea pupae, the last stage of the lifecycle before becoming full grown fleas, can live through a harsh winter in the corners of your home. Ticks and heartworms can also resist the cold, so it’s best to keep your pets on a year-round pest treat-ment program.

• Ticks are much easier to spot after a meal. Some species will grow almost four times in size when engorged with blood.

• To find a host, ticks clasp onto shrubs or grass with their back legs and reach their front legs out to grasp onto passing fur or clothing

• Wherever they attach, ticks will crawl toward the head of their host. The skin around the neck and ears is thinner and these areas are also hardest for animals to groom.

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HOLIDAY HAZARDThe holiday season is a great time for food lovers. The delicious baked goods, choc-olate delights and other rich, fatty foods, while not great for your overall health, can actually be detrimental to your pets’ well being. Try to keep your pets on their regular diet over the holidays, and encourage your friends and family not to sneak your pets an extra treat. Here is a quick list from the American Kennel Club of some human foods your pets need to avoid. Anything containing grapes, raisins and currants (fruit cake) can potentially cause kidney failure in dogs. Many sugar-free candies and gums contain the alcohol-derived artificial sweetener xylitol. It can cause dangerous drops in blood sugar and liver failure in dogs. Chocolate and cocoa contain theobromine, a compound that gives cocoa its bitter taste, which can be highly toxic in dogs and cats. Ingesting a small amount can cause vomiting and diarrhea, and larger amounts can lead to seizures and heart arrhythmias. Fatty meat scraps have been known to cause inflammation in the pancreas, leading to abdominal pain, diarrhea and vomiting. HUNTING NEWSWe encourage hunters to bring in their previous hunting license when purchasing again for the new season. That allows us to enter the DEC I.D. number assigned to you into the licensing system and bring up the account you used for the last license year. We have found that if we enter a Driver License number or name and birth date we are coming up with several open accounts for license holders. Having more than one account in the New York State Licensing system is never a good idea. To have your accounts merged you must have a DEC Agent help you as this can not be done at the sales agent level.

Pete Clark was our first hunting customer for 2017. It’s always great to see Pete!!!!!!

LIFETIME LICENSE HOLDERS Your license privilege tags are sent directly to your last address by the DEC Fulfillment Center. If you have Hunter Education or Bowhunt-ing Education that needs to be added to your account you may edit your profile online, bring your original to a DEC License Sales Agent or fax it to (518) 402-9025. Once the information is in your file the appropriate license or tags can be sent to you from the Fulfillment Center. Do not wait until the beginning of the season to take care of this as it will take approximately ten to fourteen days to receive your tags. There is no other way to obtain the license and tags.

NIAGARA COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE AGENCY

Veterans are both welcomed and encouraged to call and make an appointment to sit down with a Service Officer to review your benefit entitlements. Things are con-stantly changing and they are happy to help insure you are receiving all the benefits you are entitled to. You can contact them at 438-4090.

NIAGARA COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM, INC. A friend is someone who can help you in time of need. When you think of a FRIEND think of Niagara Community Action Program. The organiza-tion provides services and

Buckeyes (Peanut Butter balls dipped in chocolate)

Ingredients1 ½ cups peanut butter 6 cups confectioners’ sugar1 cup butter, softened 4 cups semisweet chocolate chips½ teaspoon vanilla extract

In a large bowl, mix together the peanut butter, butter, vanilla and confection-ers’ sugar. The dough will look dry. Roll into 1 inch balls and place on a waxed paper-lined cookie sheet.Press a toothpick into the top of each ball (to be used later as the handle for dipping) and chill in freezer until firm, about 30 minutes.Melt chocolate chips in a double boiler or in a bowl set over a pan of barely sim-mering water. Stir frequently until smooth.Dip frozen peanut butter balls in chocolate holding onto the toothpick. Leave a small portion of peanut butter showing at the top to make them look like Buckeyes. Put back on the cookie sheet and refrigerate until serving.

Hello Dolly Bars

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs 1 cup chopped walnuts½ cup butter, melted 1 cup shredded coconut1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk ½ cup white chocolate chips1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 325 degrees FMix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter together in a bowl until evenly mois-tened; press into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dishPour ½ the can sweetened condensed milk over the graham cracker crust. Sprinkle semisweet chocolate chips, walnuts, coconut, and white chocolate chips over the graham cracker crust; gently press chocolate, nuts, and coconuts into the crust. Drizzle remaining ½ can of condensed milk over the top.Bake in the preheated oven until fragrant and coconut is golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into squares.

A bird sitting on a tree is never afraid of the branch breaking because her trust is not on the branch breaking but on her own wings. Always believe in yourself.

The Nitrate reading for the Annual Water Quality Report has been updated to include a reading from October 2016 of 0.40. For the full report, please go to www.townofnewfane.com.

and programs to Niagara County residents that are in need of assistance in areas such as home repair and weatherization, family development, energy, nutrition and shelter, just to name a few. To find out more information about the programs offered you can visit the website www.niagaracap.org or call the Lockport office at 433-6632.

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Newfane History by the EraBill Clark, Town of Newfane Historian historian@townofnewfane.com

Much of Newfane’s history is filled with pictures and accounts of the famous hotel and amusement years when thousands rode the trolley to summer outings in Olcott. Look-ing beyond, however, we see that the Olcott Beach Hotel and trolley highlighted Newfane’s history for fewer than 40 of our 200 years. It was a grand and remarkable 40 years to be sure, and the advancing use of photography and the postcard era helped chronical this exciting time. Several other chapters in Newfane’s history are also notable for the lasting way they shaped our heritage. The years may overlap and dates can vary, but these important times reflect a rich and interesting look at our past. Pioneers and Settlers 1807 - 1840Pioneers from the east began settling in Newfane around 1807. At the time, the area was dense woodland with creeks and foot trails where they discovered rich farm land, abundant timber and excellent hunting and fishing. With hand tools, oxen and hard work, early settlers endured harsh winters clearing land, built log cabins and mills and made their life on family farms.

Farms, Homesteads and Railroads 1840 - 1900Families moved from cabins to farmhouses, built roads and churches and started businesses. Mill operations on the creeks, timber harvesting and shipping of crops out of Olcott were big business. The Hojack Railroad, built in the 1870s through Appleton and Burt, allowed farmers to move from subsistence farming (growing for the family) to market oriented farming. The ability to sell and ship crops to other markets dramatically increased orchard and fruit production and accompanying cold storage, evaporator and basket factory operations.

Hotels, Trolley and Amusements 1900 - 1937The International Railway Company (IRC) built the trolley and Olcott Beach Hotel around 1900, heralding more than three decades of entertainment, amusements and cottage leisure. IRC ticket records tell that more than 300,000 visitors traveled to Olcott in the 1903 season. The IRC closed and removed its Rialto Park amusements in 1927, the grand hotel was demolished in 1937 and the trolley stopped running in 1938; while other amusement operations continued through the 1960s.

Industry and Automobiles 1890 - 1970Lockport Felt Company began operations in Newfane in the 1890s. Later in the 1900s, a booming post-war population was supported by the growth of industrial jobs at Har-rison Radiator and other factories. These opportunities and the changing agricultural economy pulled many Newfane residents away from farming in favor of other jobs. The popularity of the automobile and improved roads beginning in 1920 gave vacationers and workers more mobility and contributed to the demise of the Olcott Beach Hotel and trolley. ……………………………………………………………………………

We wonder how those in years to come will describe our time. Tourism, fishing, small business, fewer but larger farms, summer recreation, wine and small town living?

From our Tax CollectorTerri Iannucci, Receiver of Taxes Tax Office Update:The Niagara County/Town of Newfane tax bills will be mailed at the end of 2017 and are due and payable upon receipt. Please review your bill and if there seems to be a great difference from prior years, compare the items listed to determine where the changes have occurred. Feel free to call our office if more information is necessary.

Are You a NEW PROPERTY OWNER?Some information you may not be aware of:• When purchasing a new home the buyer is responsible for property taxes from the time of signing. • Property and school taxes are forward taxes and are usually prorated by the attorney for the buyer at the time of purchase. • Whether or not a tax bill is provided to the homeowner, it is still the responsibility of the new homeowner to become informed as to what taxes are due, the time frame that they are due in and the payment thereof. • If a mortgage company holds money in escrow for taxes, it is best to make sure that the mortgage holder is paying the taxes in a timely fashion. If a receipt is not received from my office shortly after the penalty free period is over, the property owner should contact their mortgage company.• Be sure to sign up for the STAR program, each homeowner is entitled to sign up for this deduction for their current residence. Please see the assessor for any information regarding this.For the PROPERTY OWNER who no longer has a mortgage: • The property owner is now responsible to pay the school and property taxes on their own and by planning ahead for this expense penalties can be avoided. • School taxes are due in September without penalty and Town and County taxes are due by January 31st without penalty. School taxes unpaid by October 31st will appear on the Town and County bill for the following year and a penalty is included. • Information is available at the Assessor’s office for the Enhanced Star program. This reduction is based on income and must be applied for yearly.

The Tax Office staff is always willing to help you and answer your questions.

Newfane Golden AgersIn addition to partnering with other groups for day trips, overnight, and casino runs, we have had music to dance to at every meeting followed by various entertainments. Magician, Ted Burzynski; Entertainer, Russ Keyser; Teresa McCabe with Healthy Neighborhoods; and John Davis brought a display of weapons and medical equipment while dressing up in Civil War costume. We also had Master Gardner, Karen Caoanough; Addictions Advocate, Avi Isreal; Monarch Butterfly expert, Maxine Grimmer; Astronomy by Marion Croop and Paul Mangan; and Speaker and Story teller, Denise Reichard. Additionally, we had a petting zoo right here in the community center, with a kangaroo zipping around the room.

August was our picnic in Krull Park, followed by 18 seniors taking advantage of Rite Aid offering flu shots in September. Then, of course we had breakfast at Gordy Harper’s followed by bingo in the afternoon.

October will be our annual birthday party where each person who is 90 and older gets their own balloon and birthday cake. October is also “Pot O’ Gold”, our very own indoor flea market and Chinese auction. We will be having a pizza party in November, and December will consist of a Christmas Party with Chet the Bread Man. Come one and all. We have fun.

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NIAGARA SHORES GARDEN CLUB OF NEWFANEHello from our garden Club! Autumn has arrived with unpredictable temperatures and high winds. Despite that, we are enjoying the change of season, the unseasonably warm weather and the beautiful landscapes as the leaves begin to change.

We hope you noticed the beautiful petunias the gardening volunteers planted around the trees on Main Street. The color combination this year was striking. The group consists of dedicat-ed volunteers who plant the flowers and keep them weed free throughout the summer. Kudos to them for their hard work and the awesome job they do to beautify our Town.

We are pleased to report that we have made great progress in our fund raising campaign toward a granite bench honoring Alice Hall. Alice is the founder of the gardening volunteer group mentioned above, and a founding member of Niagara Shores Garden Club.

Solid Ground Concrete poured the base for the bench in front of Town Hall as their dona-tion towards our project. Sincere thanks to this company for their contribution. The bench has been ordered, but funds are still needed to complete the purchase of the bench. Please consider making a donation to this worthy cause. Donations are accepted at the Supervisor’s Office in Town Hall.

Our club is a social group, where we learn about gardening from speakers or videos, create garden themed crafts and make lasting friends.Our September meeting was held at the home of one of our members. We enjoyed a deli-cious pot luck picnic and toured her beautiful gardens and yard. At the October meeting we worked on painting rocks to decorate our gardens. The November meeting was another craft night, where we made boxwood wreaths for our homes.

Upcoming Meetings:We do not have a meeting in December due to busy Holiday schedules. We would like to ex-tend our sincere wishes to everyone for a wonderful Holiday season with family and friends.

January 11, 2018 – We have invited a speaker, Maxine Grimmer, to talk about ‘Monarchs in Peril’. The meeting will be held at the Newfane Community Room (Town Hall) and is open to the public with light refreshments provided. The red, white & blue wave petunias that we planted around the Civil War monument were a beautiful addition to the landscaping in Olcott this summer. The flowers were purchased with a grant obtained by the Olcott Com-munity Association. We are indebted to the Niagara Shores Club member who took on the watering and weeding detail for this garden throughout the summer. It is our hope that you

will join us for a future meeting and become interested in our club. Our normal meeting night is the second Thursday of the month at 7 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.If you have any questions about our club and our planned programs, please contact Barb at 778-7198 or Nancy at 778-7300.

The Newfane Business Association will once again be having our

Wishing Tree, located in front of Family Dollar. If you would like to make a $5 wish, forms can be obtained at Shoppe On Main or at Town Hall. Wishes will be hung on the tree and all proceeds go towards repairing the clock on the corner of Main Street and East Ave.

If you would like to become a member of the Newfane Business Association, visit our web site at www.newfanebusiness.com where you can download an application or stop by Shoppe On Main and you can pick up a form there. See us on Facebook at Newfane Business Association.

Newfane’s 2017 Holiday Light Up will be held Friday, December 1. New this year will be our Light Up Newfane Wagon Parade, sponsored by the Newfane Business Association and the Charlottesville Mason-ic Lodge. Ages 7-10 can be part of this parade, lining up at 5:00pm and heading out at 5:15pm from Root 78 parking lot. Wagons and kids must be lit up with battery or glow stick lighting. They will walk from Root 78 to the Geise Family Gazebo on Main Street, where they can then watch the big Holiday Parade. The Holiday Light Up Parade will line up at 5:00pm and start at 5:30pm, going south on West Avenue, east on Ewings Rd and north up Main Street. There will be over 30 floats, trucks and cars all lit up for the holidays. The final entry will be Santa Claus coming in on a horse drawn wagon. After Santa lights up the two large trees in the center of town, he will proceed to Dr. Bates dentist office at the gazebo where he will listen to the wishes of all the children. There will be free hot chocolate and cookies given out by the Newfane Lions Club and donated by Doug Farrell from Farmers’ Insurance. Please note: Main Street from Ewings Rd to West Ave, West Ave and Ewings Rd by West Ave. will be closed from 5pm-6pm for the safety of our kids and parade attendees.

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“The Living Nativity”ONE WEEKEND ONLY!Friday, Saturday & Sunday -- December 1, 2 & 3, 20175:30-8:30 p.m.presented by Grace Bible Church, 6023 Dutton Place, Newfane

Experience the unforgettable journey through the Christmas story and beyond. While waiting for your tour, guests can enjoy Christmas music, cookies and hot chocolate. Children can have some fun in the children’s area. Park at the Town Hall and take the shuttle to the church. (Most scenes are outdoors, so please dress warmly.) Everyone is welcome, FREE admission!

Call 778-9081 for more information. Join us for worship this Christmas!Services on Sunday, December 17, 24 & 31 at 10:30 a.m.Christmas Eve Candlelight Service - Sunday, December 24 - 6:00 p.m.

“The Sounds of Christmas Concert”December 9th and 10th, 7pm at Hess Road Wesleyan Church2514 Hess Road, Appleton.

An evening concert that includes many classic tunes of the Christmas Season as well as new contemporary Christmas songs, all performed by some of our regions finest professional musicians. Great variety of musical styles in a warm and enjoyable atmosphere, www.hrwchurch.org

Winter & Holiday Events

2018 Polar Bear Swim for Sight Sunday, March 4th. This year will mark the 49th year for the Swim for Sight The 2018 Polar Bear ‘Swim for Sight’ is Sunday,

March 4. Swimmers can start their fundraising for this exciting event by going to the Olcott Polar Bear Swim website and Facebook page.

A portion of funds raised by the Swim for Sight are provided to the Lions Clubs International Fund (LCIF) to support global humanitarian projects. The Lions International Disaster Relief Fund recently made three $100,000 grants for hurricane assistance to Puerto Rico and the Mexico earthquake.

Olcott Lions Club member, Dr. Duane Snyder, owner of Davison Road Optical, was recently presented the prestigious Melvin Jones Fellow Award by the Lockport Lions Club. The Melvin Jones Award is the Lions highest honor and was given to Dr. Snyder in recognition of his work with area children in need of vision screening and eyecare. From left are Lockport Lions Club President Tony Weiland, Dr. and Mrs. Snyder, Lions District Governor John Haak and Lockport Lions Sight Chair Ron Truax.

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‘2017’ Light Up Newfane ParadePARADE REGISTRATION formParade starts at 5:30, on Friday, December 1, 2017. Judging begins at 5:00. Check instruction sheet. (Please type or print)Name of Entry: __________________________________________________________Name of Organization / business: ___________________________________________Telephone ________________________Name of Contact: _______________________________________________________Address of Contact: ______________________________________________________E-mail Address: _________________________________________________________

Brief description and narration of Entry (to be used to announce your entry) (Color Guard, Veterans Post; Military Units, Floats / Motorized Unit, Fire Companies, etc.) Sorry, No Santa’s !!! Include information such as unit theme, approximate number of lights, previous awards, etc. Please limit to a few sentences.)

Other than bands, will you have music? ____ Yes ____ NoWill your unit be presenting a performance? ____ Yes ____ No

• All floats and units must be decorated with Christmas lights. Walkers must also be decorated with battery / chemical operated lit-up devices to reflect the theme of the parade. • Because of the animals in the parade, we are asking no loud horns or sirens during the parade. • Any group who is not registered or arrives at the staging area after 5:00 pm will be placed at the end of the Parade. • RETURN BY NOVEMBER 24, 2017• E-Mail – pgleader@yahoo.com• Shoppe on Main, 2714 Main Street, Newfane• Town Clerks Office, Veterans Tray, or Mail Slot by North door. 2737 Main Street, Newfane

NEWFANE 365! WHEN: WHERE: March 22, 2018 Olcott Fire Hall6pm-9pm

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Winter & Holiday Events, cont...

The Newfane United Methodist Church would like to thank the Newfane community for their support of our Farmer’s Market. Your continued support has helped the local vendors as they sell their produce and wares. We are grateful for the vendors who were faithful to bringing their products to sell.

We have enjoyed your presence every Wednesday strolling through the market and sitting at the tables having a meal and fellowshipping with your neighbors. We look forward to next season and wish you all God’s blessings.

Ecumenical Christmas CarolingThe Newfane United Methodist Church is inviting Newfane area churches and others who are not affiliated with a church to join us for an old fashion “walk around town” carol sing. The idea would be that we would break up into different groups and divide up the streets. After a time of caroling, we would all gather back at Newfane UMC for hot chocolate, coffee, cookies and fellowship.

The date that is being looked at is December 2nd, we will make a final decision on the date once we know if there is interest. Time to be determined.

If each church could have a contact person that would get in touch with Jill Keys (716) 946-3298 or Pastor Kim (716) 778-7011 we can get this put together.

Newfane UMC Christmas Eve Services7:30PM Family Candlelight11:00PM Candlelight Communion

O Come, Let Us Adore Him

12TH ANNUAL

“CANDY CANE LANE”

CRAFT SHOW & SALE

at

Newfane United Methodist Church2699 Main St., Newfane, N.Y.

onFriday, December 1st

4:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.

Come & do some last minute gift shopping, relax & eat in the cafe,

take home fresh baked goods

Over 20+ crafters participating with a variety of unique items

Van Horn Mansion – “Old Fashion Carol Sing Along” December 3rd @ 1:30 pm.

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The Newfane Business Association wishes all a Very Merry Christmas and a Wonderful New Year. We wish to thank all of our customers who patronize our businesses throughout the year. Supporting your local small businesses, keeps those businesses local.

Big Red Barn Party RentalsBittner Singer OrchardsBlack Willow WineryBrookins Inn & SuitesCafora’s PizzeriaChateau Niagara WineryCODA Corp. USACreative CustomwearCreekside Income TaxDiane’s School of DanceFarmers Insurance Doug Harrell AgencyFirst Baptist ChurchFlint Brothers Hardware Inc. Frederick Piwko, MDGifts from the VilliageGrace Bible ChurchHarmony Dog Training a division of Newfangled Business Enterprises, LLC

If you would like to join the Newfane Business Association or would like more information on our organization, please visit our web site at www.newfanebusiness.com or see our facebook page at Newfane Business Association. Our

meetings are every third Tuesday of the month at 8:30am at the Town Hall Community Center.

Hendricks House B & BMarinar’s LandingMiller Hose Fire Co Inc.MPD ArchitectureNCCC Small Business Development CenterNewfane Automotive Supply, Inc. (NAPA)Newfane Auto Repair LLCNewfane Dental PCNewfane United Methodist ChurchNiagara Fresh Fruit Company a division of Bucolo Cold StorageNiagara Implement, Inc.Niagara Orleans ElectricNorth Shores Niagara LLC POWOntario Shores Federal Credit UnionPam’s GroomingFredrick Piwko, MDPOW Collision CARSTAR

Rainbow of Help, Inc.Red Leaf Milling Company, LLCRed House MusicRoot 78 Hair Studio and SpaRussell Farms, Inc.Schulze Vineyards & WineryShear PerfectionShoppe on MainSt Andrew’s Community StoreSynergistic WellnessTiny Town DaycareTown of Newfane Historical SocietyVoelpel Farms Inc.Web EssentialsWilson’s Pizza

VETERAN’S MEMORIAL PARK Brick Application FormBricks in the park are for the name of a United States military veteran. All applications are required to have government proof that your veteran is honorably discharged. Applications can be picked up at the Town Clerks office or online at https://polarengraving.com/NewfaneVeteransMemorialPark. Application will not be accepted without the proof of Separation Papers, DD214 or photo of government headstone or military plaque or copy of Military ID Card for active Vets.

The cost of the brick is $25.00 with a check made out to the Town of Newfane, with the memo as “Memorial Brick.” Mail the application, proof of military service and check to Newfane Town Hall, 2737 Main Street, Newfane, NY or drop off at the Supervisors’ office. The Bricks will have three lines of 20 letters or numbers and blank spaces. A

military graphic may also be used at the additional cost of $7.00 and must be on the list displayed. You still have three lines but only 15 spaces per line. A blank or period also counts as a space. Photos of allowed graphics are in the Town Clerks Office.

These bricks will recognize veterans who honorably served the United States of America in one of the recognized branches of the United States military and lived in Newfane for a part of their lifetime.

Each 4x8 inch brick recognizes only one individual. Only one brick per veteran in the park. Replicate tiles can be purchased for an additional $10.00. These are 4x4x1/2 inches.

Information on the bricks will be generally limited to any combination of the following information: The individual’s name (typically the birth name), branch of service, rank, medals and honors, and dates of service. The Memorial Board has the final say on the bricks before the order is sent into the engraver. A sample brick can be seen in the Town Hall display area.

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Your name: _________________________________________________________________________________________

Your address: _______________________________________________________________________________________

Your email address: __________________________________________________________________________________

Your phone number: ______________________________________________To contact you with any questions.

Veteran’s Memorial ParkBrick Application Form

___ Brick $25.00

___ Photo $ 7.00

___ Replica $10.00

Total $ _______

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NEWFANE’S VETERANS PAGE Written and compiled by Paul Leader, National American Legion Press Association

November 2017 Mid-Fall and Winter Newsletter

Celtic Festival raffle winners:Lottery Board/flag case/ and handmade afghan was won by Sharon Bogdan. The Basket of Cheer was won by Tim Clark, and the Sportsman’s basket by Dan Holman. We thank everyone for your support of our fund raising endeavor. LIGHT UP NEWFANE will be here December 1, 2017 and there is a lot going on during one evening in Newfane. Friday at 5:30 starts our first Wagon Parade with 7 thru 10 year olds pulling their decorated wagon down Main Street from the Root 78 Hair Salon to the Geise Gazebo. The Wagon Parade is sponsored by the Charlottesville Mason Lodge. The Light Up Newfane parade is sponsored by the Newfane Business Association and directed by Paul Leader. And since this is at night, all wagons, floats, and walkers must be lit up. Parade registration forms may be picked up at the Town Clerks office at Town Hall and Shoppe on Main. You can also email pgleader@yahoo.com requesting an electronic copy. The lite up American Le-gion Color Guard will be leading the parade. The Legion Color Guard closed the 2017 Olcott Celtic Festival with the memo-rial service honoring past volunteers. Shown are Legionnaires Pamela Rider, Brian Schultz and Ricci Hoffer with Clan Chiefs in Honors Ceremony. Paul Leader, Past Commander of the Newfane and Niagara County American Legion was awarded “Legionnaire of the Year” of the Eighth District Commander, James Bojanowski. Leader was honored for his contributions and dedicated efforts for the welfare of all veterans, his service to the American Legion programs and his community. service. Newfane’s Veteran’s Park is filling up with memorial bricks and many have ex-pressed their thanks for the quality park that Newfane now has. Brick purchase will continue and the committee is considering ways to expand the area for more bricks. Brick purchase is a bit behind as the company that makes them in Flori-da was hit by the hurricanes and without electricity for weeks. We are looking for information of any local active duty personnel. We would like to open a dialogue with them and their families, and be able to welcome them home, whenever their schedule allows them to be in Newfane. We also want to recognize their service using our sign in front of Town Hall. As a Vet-eran Service organization founded on the premise of Veterans helping Veterans, this seems like a way for us to connect with them and their families here at home, to assist in any way we can.. If you want to welcome home your service person, dial 408-3311 exchange #1 and leave a message.

Thank you Newfane and Tops Markets. A huge thank you to Newfane American Legion Post 873. They collected at Newfane Tops on 6 and 7 October. Total collected: 794 jars of peanut butter and jelly! Pictured with the collection is American Legion Post Commander Brian Schultz, Legionnaire Steve Hiller, and Sgt. Pete Robinson. All jars go to local food pantries.

Veterans meetings.The Newfane American Legion Post 873 meets in the Newfane Community Center on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 pm. If you’re a veteran, come see if your service dates qualify you as a war time veteran. Pembroke National Cemetery: Local military veterans will soon have a closer option for a final resting place — the new Western New York Veterans’ Cemetery in Pembroke. It’s been in the planning stages and the land was purchased and work began four years ago. The cemetery won’t be ready for actual burials for another two years, but many have plans for their cremains to be buried there already. The long-awaited national cemetery will be on a 132-acre parcel at 1232 Indian Falls Road, between Rochester and Buffalo, within 100 miles of both cities. Currently, the closest veteran’s cemetery of this kind is Bath National Cemetery in Steuben County, roughly 80 miles from Rochester.U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer announced “… These veterans and family members will be able to have a proper military burial near their homes in western New York, and their families will be able to pay their respects without having to travel over 100 miles — something that can be a tremendous burden for many families. The American Legion is preparing for its 100th Birthday and posts are encourage to come up with different ideas to celebrate. A member of the Newfane Legion Post has put together a collection of National Convention badges from day one in 1919 thru 2017 and on. He is hoping to display it at the 2018-19 Department and National Convention this summer. Shown is tray 1 with convention badges from 1919 thru 1924 with convention souvenirs. If you’re a veteran and would like to help other veterans and your community, come out to an American Legion meeting and see what it’s all about.

The VA Secretary, Dr. Shulkin, has recognized 5 top priorities - greater choice; modernization (electronic medical records between the DoD and VA to be combined); accountability; efficiency and community (suicide prevention).

• ALL VA employees have to now be trained and complete suicide intervention courses.• Their goal is also to house a homeless veteran within 24 hours of getting the call for assistance.• Modernization - recognize duplication of service and redeploy those duplicated resources to a more efficient place.• Records - Streamline DoD and VA records for common access. Not in place yet, but VA is also open to Civilian Services such as Emergency Rooms.• Services - Telehealth; provides cell phones/tablets to Veterans for home access to those who are a distance from a facility and brings access to experts not in house at the VA, and Teleretnial care for Veterans. Myhealthevet Program.• Infra structure - New PT/OT unit to open in the fall - third floor D wing; new tellemetry capable inpatient unit - 9D - will also open in the fall; new community living center @ Batavia VAMC construction has begun.

Suicide Prevention...800-273-TALK (8255); BE direct and talk about it; DON’T promise to remain silent if someone mentions thoughts of suicide; REMOVE weapons from the household or use gun locks; BE supportive.

• Expanded services - same day access and set up of follow up needs; mobile outreach team for non-crisis concerns; crisis concerns go to EMS; team in place to find Veterans that are not eligible for services and get them help. Suggested to create a Suicide Prevention folder.• Release of information office @ 1st Floor C wing, or online through MyHealthEVet - VLER health e link is a nationwide service that you must sign up for that will make your medical records accessible between civilian and VA providers. Permissions are good for 5 years.• Services available - Geriatric Community Living Centers (Nursing Homes); Aging in Place means to stay at home.• CHOICE Program - there are weekly meetings with the Chief of Staff; is managed within VA staff instead of through HealthNet now; 1200 providers are currently participating.• Colonoscopy scopes were tied back by scope # and patient to the employee and those patients were notified by mail.

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Newfane Public Library – A Gateway to Knowledge for 100 years!

2761 Maple Ave, Newfane 14108778-9344 / www.NewfaneLibrary.orgMon, Wed, Fri: 10am-5pmTue & Thu: 12pm-8pmSat: 11am-2pm

Did you know Newfane Public Library offers the following services?

Photocopying: Photocopies are 15¢ per page for Black & White/ 50¢ per page for color. We can also make double-sided copies if needed!

Printouts from the Public Computers: this can be done for the same cost as a photocopy. Run out of ink? Printer not working? No problem!

Faxes: The sends and receives faxes. Cost to send is $1 for the first page, 50¢ for every page thereafter. To receive it is just 25¢ per page.

Public Computers: don’t have a computer at home? Use ours! All you need is a library card!*

Free WiFi: Have your own device but no internet? Stop by the library and connect to our FREE WiFi!

*Visitors to our area are welcome to use our computers as needed, simply check in at the front desk.

Check out the following programs at the library this winter!

Our Drop-In Story Time for young children is Wednesday mornings at 11am. Is there a better time or a different day that would work better? Let us know!

Family Story Time is packed with stories, songs, crafts & fun! Geared towards elemen-tary-aged children, the Winter Session for this program begins Thursday, January 25th at 6:30pm

Our Winter Reading Program is back for its second year! Every library book read or listened to January 8th – March 3rd is a chance at winning a prize! This is a reading program for ALL ages!

For our movie lovers, Movie Bingo has moved to winter this year, and runs January 21st – February 17th. Pick up bingo boards at the front desk, check out movies to make “Movie Bingo”, watch them & turn your board in for tickets to win prizes!

A Mid-Morning Coffee Klatch is a weekly program that is in the works! Call the library (778-9344) or check out our website @ NewfaneLibrary.org for day and time.

Is there a program you’d like to see at the library? Let us know!

MILLER HOSE FIRE COMPANYFIRE CHIEF JASON SEIB PRESIDENT JAMES ENDERTON

The members of the Miller Hose Fire Company would like to thank all of those who donated to our “Fill the Boot” collection that was conducted on the day of the Newfane Historical Apple Harvest Festival. Monies collected will be applied to the truck fund established for the purchase of a new pumper truck that has been placed on order. The new truck will be replacing a 21 year old truck that has been in service. The rising cost of maintenance and availability of repair parts have led to the need of replacement.

Several members of the company have graduated from required NYS firefighting classes in the past few months. Completing the course of Firefighter 1, which through 129 hours of classroom and on hands training, teaches basic firefighting operations to entry level members as an Exterior Firefighter. It also addresses emergency response to Hazardous Material regulations along with Confined Space entry. All members of the Company must obtain this course completion certificate within 2 years of becoming a member. Graduating the course were Alexis Marvin, Travis Killion and Paul Rader. The follow up course, Firefighter 2, is the last step for initial level training for Interior Firefighters who may serve as team leaders and covers incident command implementation, building materials and structures, special rescues form operation, alarm systems, FD communications, pre-planning, strategy and fire tactics. Receiving their graduating certificates were Tanner Niezgoda and Tyler Snyder.

Chief Seib and EMS Captain Kaszuba report the Company has responded year to date to approximately 170 fire, accidents and related service calls along with approxi-mately 750 EMS responses that average 68 per month. A number of calls relate to falls or requests for lift assists that occur in the home or area around the home. Special attention should be taken in the home for possible tripping on small rugs, stairs access and slippery bathroom floors.

62nd District Senator Robert Ortt presented to Chief Seib and Company President Enderton, a check for $12,500.00 in support of Community Protection Services secured through funding in this year’s budget. The company will be using the monies to replace aging hose on one of the Company’s pumpers and the purchase of a new set of fire resistant coat and bunker pants.

As we have experienced an extremely mild fall and are entering into the winter months, Chief Seib would like to remind you to make sure your chimneys are clean, or make plans to clean them if you are burning wood, pellets or other combustibles material. For vented furnaces, make sure vents are clear of any obstruction or buildup of snow during storms. If using the utility electric heaters for added warmth, ensure that the area around the unit is free from clutter and are in good working condition. Also take the time to change the batteries in your CO2 and smoke detectors and make sure they are working properly. Older detectors should be replaced as dust and dirt can build up on the sensors and reduce the effectiveness of the unit.

Recent fund raisers have been held at the fire hall, starting with the Gun and 4 wheeler raffle held in September. Chairman Dave Hoffman reported on another very success-ful raffle and would like to thank all those that bought tickets. A total of 30 raffle prizes were awarded. He would also like to thank the members of the committee for their efforts and to the firemen that worked the raffle. The Junior Firemen organization, along with some of the firemen’s wives were also a big help filling in for those firemen that could not make the event. The 4 wheeler was obtained from Hebeler Sales and Service and the guns and other prizes supplied by Johnson’s of Lockport.

Chairperson Megan Snyder also reported on the Holiday Raffle that was held on November 4th. It too was a successful event for the fire company. The meat and prize money offered came at a good time for the happy winners to prepare for the upcoming holiday season.

Besides the fund raisers, the fire company along with members of the Olcott and Wrights Corners fire companies conducted the annual Fire Prevention presentation to the students of the Newfane School District. Students attending were in the Pre-K through 3rd grades. The students were shown the equipment that is carried on the fire trucks along with the explanation of what, when and where the equipment is used. The students were also informed of the importance of escape procedures in the home and instruction on the dialing and use of the 911 number in case of an emergency. They also got to witness the landing of the Mercy Flight helicopter and viewing of the inside of the “Bird”. The Niagara County Haz-Mat truck was also on site for viewing. From all reports by the firemen doing the presentations, it was a very fun time to reach out to the kids, and also very meaningful.

During the month of December nominations for office within Miller Hose will be accepted. Election of officers that will lead the Company during 2018 will be held on the first Sunday in January, followed by the formal installation of those elected at the Annual Installation Banquet.

Coming up in April 2018, the Company’s Annual $10,000 Cash Raffle will be held. Chairperson Shannon Coleman and her committee are in the planning stage for the event. Details and tickets will be available after the first of the year.

Applications to join the fire company or to join the Junior Firefighters are available at the fire hall or from a fireman.

As the next two months start the holiday season, all the members of the Miller Hose Fire Company, Auxiliary, Exempts, and Junior Firefighters wish all a very Happy Thanksgiving, a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. 3rd graders at Newfane Elementary learning to call 911 in case of an emergency.

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TOWN OF NEWFANE

FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU

CANDLE FIRES:

From 2009-2013, US fire departments responded to an estimated 9,300 home structure fires that were started by candles. These fires caused 86 deaths, 827 injuries, and $374 million in direct property damage.

• Candles caused 3% of reported home fires, 3% of home fire deaths, 6% of home fire injuries, and 5% of the direct property damage in home fires.

• Roughly one-third (36%) of home candle fires started in bedrooms. These fires caused 32% of the associated deaths and 47% of the associated injuries.

• Falling asleep was a factor in 11% percent of the home candle fires and 30% of the associated deaths.

• On average, 25 home candle fires were reported per day.

• More than half (58%) of home candle fires occurred when some form of combustible material was left or came too close to the candle.

• December is the peak time of year for home candle fires. In December, 11% of home candle fires began with decorations compared to 4% the rest of the year.

CANDLE FIRE SAFETY TIPS:

Remember that a candle is an open flame, which means that it can easily ignite anything that can burn.

• Blow out all candles when you leave the room or go to bed. Avoid the use of candles in the bedroom and other areas where people may fall asleep.

• Keep candles at least 12 inches away from anything that can burn.

• Think about using flame-less candles in your home. They look and smell like real candles.

• Use candle holders that are sturdy and won’t tip over easily.

• Put candle holders on a sturdy, uncluttered surface.

• Light candles carefully. Keep your hair and any loose clothing away from the flame.

• Don’t burn a candle all the way down - put it out before it gets too close to the holder or container.

• Never use a candle if oxygen is used in the home.

• Have flashlights and battery-powered lighting ready to use during a power outage. Never use candles.

• Never put candles on a Christmas tree.

• NEVER leave burning candles unattended.

Sources: NFPA

Teaching 3rd graders at Newfane Elementary how to stop, drop, and roll.

TIPS AND GUIDELINES TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

HOME SMOKE DETECTORS:

Almost two-thirds (65%) of reported home fire deaths resulted from fires in homes with no smoke detectors or no working smoke detectors. Here are National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) tips on smoke detector usage and maintenance.

• Install at least one smoke detector on every floor of your home including the basement and in or near each sleeping area. If you sleep with the door closed, NFPA recommends installing smoke detectors inside the room. In new homes, smoke detectors are required in all sleeping rooms, per the National Fire Alarm Code.

• Because smoke rises, detectors should be mounted high on walls or ceilings. Be sure to mount the detector at the highest point of the ceiling. Wall-mounted detectors should be positioned 4 to 12 inches away from the ceiling.

• Regularly vacuuming or dusting your smoke detectors, following the manufacturer’s instructions, can keep them working properly.

• Test your smoke detectors once a month, following the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Replace the batteries in your smoke detector once a year, or as soon as the detector “chirps” warning that the battery is low. Hint: schedule battery replacements for the same day you change your clocks from daylight savings time to standard time in the fall.

• Never “borrow” a battery from a smoke detector. Smoke detectors can’t warn you of fire if their batteries are missing or if they have been disconnected.

• Don’t disable smoke detectors even temporarily. If your smoke detector is sounding “nuisance alarms,” try relocating it farther from kitchens or bathrooms, where cooking fumes and steam can cause the detector to sound.

• Smoke detectors don’t last forever. Replace yours once every 10 years. If you can’t remember how old the detector is, then it’s probably time for a new one.

• Plan regular fire drills to ensure that everyone knows exactly what to do when the smoke detector sounds. Hold a drill at night to make sure that sleeping family members awaken at the sound of the alarm. Some studies have shown that some children may not awaken to the sound of the smoke detector. Know what your child will do before a fire occurs.

• 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 CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS:

• Install Carbon Monoxide (CO) detectors (labeled by a recognized laboratory) inside your home to provide early warning of accumulating CO.

• CO detectors should be installed in a central location outside each separate sleeping area. If bedrooms are spaced apart, each area will need a CO detector.

• Test CO detectors at least once a month and replace CO detectors according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

• CO detectors are not substitutes for smoke detectors. Know the difference between the sound of smoke detectors and CO detectors.

Learning about kitchen safety

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TIPS FOR YOUR FIRE PREVENTION EVACUATION:• Have a meeting place. When there is a need to evacuate your home for any emer-gency, it is important to have a designated place outside the home that is always there (tree, light pole, neighbor’s house, etc.) that the whole family knows about, and goes to in the emergency. This is so everyone can be accounted for quickly. The meeting place should be located far enough away from the house that you are safe from the hazard.

• During fire situations never call from inside the residence. The neighbor’s house or a cell phone is a great option. When calling 911, it is important to stay as calm and as clear as possible, to give the operator the information requested. Always give the reason for calling (fire, medical emergency, police emergency), the location of the emergency (address), your name, and in case of a fire, are all the occupants out of the residence.

• When the smoke alarm/detector goes off, it is important to know two ways out, because your first escape route may be blocked by fire.

• Before opening any closed doors, they should be checked for heat. Using the back of your hand, starting from the bottom edge of the door, check for heat all the way up to the door handle. If any heat is detected stop, and do not use this door for escape. This is also true if there is any smoke coming from the edge or door bottom. Try to stop the infiltration of smoke by using a towel, clothing, or anything available.

• For families with children, the children are taught to go to a designated window if they are unable to escape using their door. This window needs to be a part of your fire prevention evacuation plan. Parents need to look at their children’s sleeping quarters and determine the best window for their secondary escape. The window should open easily. In case of second story sleeping space, have a fire safety ladder at the window, making sure the children are trained in its use. If this is not possible, the children are taught to go to the side of their window and await help.

HEATING FIRE SAFETY: WOOD STOVES, SPACE HEATERS, AND FIREPLACES

Each year fire claims the lives of 3,400 Americans, injures 17,500, and causes bil-lions of dollars worth of damage.

• Wood Stoves: Wood stoves cause over 4,000 residential fires every year. Carefully follow the manufacturer’s installation and maintenance instructions. Look for solid construction, such as plate steel or cast iron metal. Check for cracks and inspect legs, hinges and door seals for smooth joints and seams. Use only seasoned wood for fuel, not green wood, artificial logs, or trash. In pellet stoves, burn only dry, seasoned wood pellets. Inspect and clean your pipes and chimneys annually and check monthly for damage or obstructions.

• Electric Space Heaters: Buy only heaters evaluated by a nationally recognized laboratory, such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Check to make sure it has a thermostat control mechanism, and will switch off automatically if the heater falls over. Heaters are not dryers or tables; don’t dry clothes or store objects on top of your heater. Plug space heaters directly into wall outlets and never into an extension cord or power strip. Always unplug your electric space heater when not in use.

• Kerosene Heaters: Buy only heaters evaluated by a nationally recognized labora-tory, such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Never fill your heater with gasoline or camp stove fuel; both flare-up easily. Only use crystal clear K-1 kerosene. When refueling, allow the appliance to cool first and then refuel outside. Never overfill any portable heater. Use the kerosene heater in a well ventilated room.

• Fireplaces: Fireplaces regularly build up creosote in their chimneys. They need to be cleaned out frequently and chimneys should be inspected for obstructions and cracks to prevent deadly chimney and roof fires. Check to make sure the damper is open before starting any fire. Never burn trash, paper or green wood in your fireplace. These materials cause heavy creosote buildup and are difficult to control. Use a screen heavy enough to stop rolling logs and big enough to cover the entire opening of the fireplace to catch flying sparks. Don’t wear loose-fitting clothes near any open flame. Make sure the fire is completely out before leaving the house or going to bed. Allow ashes to cool before disposing of them. Place ashes in a tightly covered metal container and keep the ash container at least 10 feet away from your home and any other nearby buildings. Never empty the ash directly into a trash can. Douse and saturate the ashes with water.

A SEASON FOR SHARING IN FIRE SAFETYBased on data from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the US Fire Administration (USFA), an estimated 240 home fires involving Christmas trees and another 150 home fires involving holiday lights and other decorative lighting occur each year. Together, these fires result in 21 deaths and $25.2 million in direct property damage. According to the USFA, there are simple life-saving steps you can take to ensure a safe and happy holiday. By following some of the outlined precautionary tips, individuals can greatly reduce their chances of becom-ing a holiday fire casualty.

PREVENTING CHRISTMAS TREE FIRES• Selecting a tree for the holiday: Needles on fresh trees should be green and hard to pull back from the branches, and the needle should not break if the tree has been freshly cut. The trunk should be sticky to the touch. Old trees can be identified by bouncing the tree trunk on the ground. If many needles fall off, the tree has been cut too long, has probably dried out, and is a fire hazard.• Caring for your tree: Do not place your tree close to a heat source, including a fireplace or heat vent. The heat will dry out the tree, causing it to be more easily ignited by heat, flame or sparks. Be careful not to drop or flick cigarette ashes near a tree. Do not put your live tree up too early or leave it up for longer than two weeks. Keep the tree stand filled with water at all times.• Disposing of your tree: Never put tree branches or needles in a fireplace or wood burning stove. When the tree becomes dry, discard it promptly.

HOLIDAY LIGHTS• Maintain your holiday lights. Inspect holiday lights each year for frayed wires, bare spots, gaps in the insulation, broken or cracked sockets, and excessive kinking or wear before putting them up. Use only lighting listed by an approved testing laboratory.• Do not overload electrical outlets.• Do not link more than three light strands, unless the directions indicate it is safe. Connect strings of lights to an extension cord before plugging the cord into the outlet. Make sure to periodically check the wires – they should not be warm to the touch.• Do not leave holiday lights unattended.

HOLIDAY DECORATIONS• Use only nonflammable decorations. All decorations should be nonflammable or flame-retardant and placed away from heat vents.• Never put wrapping paper in a fireplace. It can result in a very large fire, throw-ing off dangerous sparks and embers and may result in a chimney fire.• Artificial Christmas trees: If you are using a metallic or artificial tree, make sure it is flame retardant.

FIRE PREVENTION:• Miller Hose, Olcott, and Wrights Corners Fire Companies held Fire Prevention training October 2nd, 3rd, and 4th for pre-k through 3rd grade.

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Newfane Lions Club

The Newfane Lions ended its 2016-2017 year by donating $20,437.56 to our community and sight and hearing causes. We would like to thank all who have supported us and continue to support us. Your support allows our club to invest in our future. In keeping with supporting our youth, the lions donated the follow-ing: 2 $1,000 scholarships to Katherine Lafever and Demirese Eadie, $100.00 to sponsor Leo’s Club, $500.00 to Gliding Stars, $1,000.00 to Circuit Stompers pro-gram, $300.00 to Troop 22, $100 to Boy Scout Golf Tournament, $50.00 to Jr. Lions golf tournament, $250.00 to Girl Scouts, $250.00 to Camp Kenan as well as hosting breakfast with Santa, Halloween Party, Easter Egg Hunt and Peace Poster contest. Thank you again for supporting our club.

May we continue to stride in that same direction under Lion President, Shawn Foti. Together we can!!

THE NEWFANE LIONS CLUB MOTTO:He who climbs the highest....helps another up.

Upcoming Events:

Newfane Lions Club will be participating in the 2017 Light up Newfane. The event will be held on Friday, December 1, 2017. The Newfane Lions will be helping with the lighting of the community Christmas tree and will be providing hot choco-late and cookies for all. Come out and be Merry.

Newfane Lions Breakfast with SantaBrookside BanquetsDecember 3, 2017 from 8am- 12pmBreakfast includes: Eggs, French Toast, Pancakes, Sausage, Homefries, Juice, and Coffee. There will also be a basket raffle and photos with Santa.

Newfane Lions Club Annual Super Bowl Chowder SaleMiller Hose Fire Co.

February 4, 2018 from 1pm until gonePre-sale available or drive thru- bowls, quarts, gallons

Like us on Facebook and learn more about our club and how to join.

Pictured are past Lions Club Presidents at the 75th anniversary.

Jazz Sea, the annual fundraiser for The Olcott Beach Carousel Park, was held on August 8th on the grounds of The Olcott Beach Carousel Park. The venue change was prompted by flooding issues at the Olcott Yacht Club, but also added to the season long celebration of the Park’s 15th anniversary.

Jazz Sea Celebrated 15 Years in Carnival Style! By Gina Guido-Redden, OBCP Fundraising Chair, Photos by Adam Hudson

This is the 15th year the fundraising event has been held (the 2nd Tuesday every Au-gust) to help ensure the park has the funds it requires to thrive and realize its vision. The funds raised are used for expansion/enhancement projects and to offset park operating expenses.

Jazz Sea 2017’s target was to fund the costs of critical repairs needed to preserve the park’s historic 1928 Herschell-Spillman Carousel, including, replacing 14 wooden panels on the carousel building and replacing custom ball bearings.

Thanks to generous sponsors and attendees, Jazz Sea 2017 raised over $44,000!

The Olcott Beach Carousel Park and the event committee would also like to express sincere thanks to the Town of Newfane and the Olcott Yacht Club for all of the hard work that was required to move the event to the Park at such short notice! The town and Yacht Club were both besieged with flood mitigation projects – but they immediately stepped forward to donate the resources and manpower that were needed to ensure that the event could be held as scheduled!

The cost of making these repairs to the his-toric carousel was estimated to be $40,000. Over 600 party goers attended and saw the Carousel Park transformed into a lakeside carnival!

The event included a beer and wine mid-way, Carousel Racing, skee ball, live music, dancing, raffles, wonderful food provided by Simply Tasteful, 50/50 splits, the ever popular mobile popcorn stand and a $1000 grand prize!

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Planning for 2018 is already underway, so save the date, August 14, 2018! To commemorate moving the event to the park, we are having a RENAME JAZZ SEA CONTEST! We are hoping to find a name that more clearly reflects the target of the fundraising – while still promoting

the nature of the party! We will be accepting entries through July 01, 2018. The winning entry will receive 4 tickets to the 2018 event!

Event Name: _______________________________________________

Your Name: ________________________________________________

Phone: _________________________________________________

Email: _________________________________________________

To submit your entry Email this information to us at OlcottBeachCarouselPark@gmail.com or send a message through our Facebook page at

www.facebook.com/OBCarousel/.Or send the entry form in the mail to Olcott Beach Carousel Park, 5979 Main Street, Olcott

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The Thomas Kelley Theater featured some of the local area’s most vibrant and well loved musical talent! The evening opened with guests jumpin’, jivin’and wailin’ with swing sensations, The Buffalo Dolls, featuring Newfane’s own Deb-bie Maybach! Next up was Olcott’s favorite dance band The Sophisticats featuring Olcott and Newfane’s own Jimmy Sansone and Jessica Condes!

Wine lovers took the Wine Walk on the midway and were treated to free tastings or wine by the glass or bottle! And we didn’t forget those beer lovers! The beer tent was in full swing, featuring volunteer bar tenders representing well-loved area establishments!

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Jazz Sea is sponsored by many of our local businesses and neighbors! A full list of sponsors is available on our Facebook page!

2017 Major Sponsors Included:

The Power of Volunteerism; A Celebration of Hometown HeroesSeptember 2017

What makes a place on a map a community? What turns neighbors into co-workers? What job requires only passion and positivity? What benefits your mind and body and your community all at once?

Volunteerism!

Nothing has more transformative power than volunteerism. And nothing has the potential to provide more value to a community than a steady supply of positive, passionate volunteers. And I can’t imagine a community with a larger steady supply of volunteers that believe in giving back and paying it forward.

Welcome to our first installment of a column dedicated to celebrating these hometown heroes!

As a resident, you may have noticed the transformation of the grounds surrounding the Tourists Information Center Caboose and wondered who was responsible?

That would be Kevin Brown!Kevin is the owner of Walnut Creek Property Beautification and is a New York State Certified Nursery and Landscape Professional. With over 30 years of experience transforming gar-dens and lawns. We are fortunate that his newest project is our historic 1940 Phillipsburg Railroad steel class N5C cupola caboose. Kevin and his crew volunteer both time and materials to the site; providing everything we need to ensure that the caboose is visitor ready, and that it stays that way through the season. Kevin tends the grounds as a volunteer, pro-viding the labor and materials for everything from spring clean-up, to weeding and trimming throughout the season, to fall closing. One morning in late April we found Kevin and his crew hard at work mulching the property and preparing the caboose for the opening of tourist season.

You don’t have to have a long conversation with Kevin to see that his heart lies with his family and his community. Kevin’s teenage children help with his projects, and his daughter accom-panies him on all his estimate days, because in his words, “that’s just one more chance I get to spend time with my kids, I take every one I can get.” Kevin took a break from his work to tell us how much he admires not just the caboose, but also our community’s effort to preserve history, “that caboose is real treasure, a piece of history that welcomes visitors – it’s a great thing, and I’m happy to help.”

“WORKING IN A

COMMUNITY DOESN’T ALWAYS MEAN TAKING, SOMETIMES IT MEANS

GIVING BACK. THAT’S WHEN IT ALL

COMES FULL CIRCLE..”

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Our efforts to thank Kevin for the time and materials he donates to the care of the caboose resulted in a grin and a humble expression of reciprocal gratitude. “You know, I work in this community, and work-ing in a community doesn’t always mean taking, sometimes it means giving back. That’s when it all comes full circle, and giving back is the best part of that.”

Kevin is a native of Lewiston, a lifelong resident of northern Niagara County, and he and his wife Wendy have two children, Kevin and Courtney. Kevin is also a sponsor of Jazz Sea, an annual fundraising event that benefits the Olcott Beach Carousel Park.

Walnut Creek Property Beautification provides a full range of landscaping, garden and lawn care services. Visit their website for more information, www.WalnutCreekpb.com or follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Wal-nut-Creek-Property-Beautification.

If this story inspires you to get out and volun-teer around town, you’re not alone. The indi-vidual and collective power of volunteerism is on display in communities all across the coun-try. According to the Corporation for National and Community Service, nearly 63 million Americans gave 7.8 billion hours of volunteer service worth an estimated $184 billion in the past year alone. If you’re looking for a way to put your passion and positivity to work, but don’t know where to start, contact Town Hall for information on all of the organizations in town that are supported by volunteers, and watch our column for more installments of our spotlight series!

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Shouts from the Supervisor’s Office Town Hall Closed in Observance of- Thanksgiving, Thursday November 23 and Friday November 24 - Christmas, Monday December 25 and Tuesday December 26- New Year’s Day, Monday, January 1st- Presidents Day, Monday, February 19th- Good Friday, Friday, March 30th

Town of Newfane Community Center reservations are now being accepted for 2018 on a “First Come First Serve” basis. Recurring Groups must come in to re-new reservations for 2018. The Community Center is available to Newfane non-profit organizations at no charge, but is NOT available for personal parties or long term commitments. We ask those that take advantage of the Community Room to please comply with cleaning guidelines so the Town of Newfane may continue to offer the space at no cost. You MUST arrange to get the key ahead of time during normal business hours. Please contact the Supervisor’s Office with any questions at 778-8531, extension 3.

Town of Newfane Marina Scott Scheffler, Marina Director, (716)778-8827 x 103

Hello, Town of Newfane. Another great year has come to a close at the Town of Newfane Marina and Fisherman’s Park.

It has been a long and trying year with extremely high water levels on Lake Ontario, the likes of which we have never seen before. This has caused millions of dollars worth of damage to residences and townships along the shores of Lake Ontario. My staff did a great job in overcoming the challenges we faced trying to keep the marina open, while many others were closed. Fisherman’s park on the other hand was flooded and basically inaccessible for most of the summer. The damage this caused was great. Special thanks to Jon Miller and the Highway Department for making short work of reconstructing the washed out portions of the trail, and removing the downed trees that were blocking the trail and creek.

Despite the high water levels it has been a phenomenal year for fishing. From the trout in the spring, salmon run at Fisherman’s Park in the fall, and everything in between. Many have come from far and wide to experience the world class fishing our town has to offer.

The marina will reopen and be fully staffed to start taking transient reservations the first Saturday in April, so stop in and see us, or call (716)778-5462. My kind and knowledgeable staff will help you with any questions you may have. If you are in-terested in a permanent dock with us, stop into the town clerk’s office at the town hall (2737 Main Street Newfane, NY) and fill out an application for our waiting list. There are some slips available for the 2018 season, so reserve yours now.

Have a great winter, see you next spring!

Scott SchefflerTown of Newfane Facilities Manager

2018 Holiday Schedule - Trash & Recycling CollectionThe following are the only Holidays in 2018 that will affect your trash and recycling collection. Any questions, problems or concerns should be directed to Modern Disposal Services at 1-800-330-7107

Holiday Date Affect on collection

Christmas Day 2017 December 25, 2017 Refuse and Recycling delayed by one day

New Year’s Day January 1, 2018 Refuse and Recycling delayed by one day.

Memorial Day May 28, 2018 Refuse and Recycling delayed by one day.

Independence Day July 4, 2018 Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday delayed by one day.

Labor Day September 3, 2018 Refuse and Rceycling delayed by one day.

Thanksgiving Day November 23, 2017November 22, 2018

Thursday and Friday pick-ups delayed by one day.

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Newfane Water and SewerMaintenance DepartmentWith winter months approaching, please remember to keep all fire hydrants clear of snow and ice when possible. If you have a hydrant on your property, please take a few extra minutes when shoveling, to clear them for easier access in the event of a fire. We try to keep the hydrants as clear as possible, however the town has over 1000 hydrants to take care of.

Most homes in the district now have radio read meters. These meters are town property and should only be connected or disconnected by our department. Please call and set up an appointment anytime you need to remove your meter. Remember to always keep temperatures above freezing to prevent the meter from freezing.

Billing DepartmentPAYMENT OPTIONS FOR THE WATER OFFICE1. CASH2. CHECK3. CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS – ONLINE ONLY - 2.95% fee An account must be created on-line You must have an active email account4. ACH PAYMENTS - NO FEE Fill out a form in the Water Office along with a voided check

Credit and debit cards will no longer be accepted when paying in person or by mail. However, you can now make your water/sewer payment on-line, using you credit card or debit card. To create an account online: Go to townofnewfane.com Bottom right corner of homepage is Water & Sewer, click on “pay now” A screen will pop up asking for username and password. If you are a first time user, click on “register here” Enter your information and click “register” you will receive a message that says “registration was successful”. A temporary password will be sent to your email, which will allow you in to make your payment and change your password. Be sure to record your username and password for future use.

There is a night drop box located on the north side of Town Hall, to the right of the door. Payments 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. 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.Please remember when selling, town ordinance requires the installation of a dual check valve and an expansion tank. It is the seller’s responsibility to ensure these devices are in place. Call us for 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 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.

Important Info: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.

If you pay your bills through your bank account, please check that you are submit-ting your payment to 2737 Main St.