REGAL CINEMAS Gift Certificates available at A VILLAGE LOCKSMITH.
FOR RENT: Large and small hall, air conditioned, for weddings, banquets, parties, etc. Special rates for group functions. LAKE ERIE BEACH FIRE CO. Call at the Hall 549-6054
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Wars and rumors of war.
The world wide economic recession. Politic division and strife.
What is the one thing we need most? THE PEACE OF JESUS CHRIST.
INFLATION IS AT 40 YEAR HIGHS. Interest rates are way up. Credit cards. Medical bills. Car loans. Do you have $10k or more in debt? Call National Debt Relief and find out how to pay off your debt for significantly less than what you owe! Free quote: Call 1-844-955-4930
FOR SALE
NATURES PRIDE 716-3370375 Bulk Mulch: Black, Brown, Red, or Natural Bulk screened topsoil, Pick up or delivery. Call for pricing
Join us for Sunday Services at 10am & discover how to find the true and lasting peace
The First Church of Evans
"Peace I leave with you. My peace I give you. I do not give you as the world gives you. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." (John 14:27) 7431 Erie Road (Rt. 5), Derby NY
(Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times)
May 17th 2025 @ 11AM Park Street, Village of Angola For children ages 5-12
Safety & Basic Skills Course will be demonstrated by Patrick Davis of the Evans Police Dept. prior to the official start of the Rodeo Event Includes: Bike & Helmet Inspections
Become a published author. We want to read your book! Dorrance Publishing trusted since 1920. Consultation, production, promotion & distribution. Call for free author`s guide 1-877-729-4998 or visit dorranceinfo.com/ads
GOT AN UNWANTED CAR??? Your car donation to Patriotic Hearts helps veterans find work or start their own business. Fast free pick. Running or not! Call 24/7: 1-888-251-3135.
GET A BREAK on your taxes! Donate your car, truck, or SUV to assist the blind and visually impaired. Arrange a swift, no-cost vehicle pickup and secure a generous tax credit for 2025. Call Heritage for the Blind Today at 1-855484-3467 today!
AUTOS WANTED
Donate Your Car to Veterans Today! Help and Support our Veterans. Fast - FREE pick up. 100% tax deductible. Call 1-800-245-0398
CONCRETE/ MASONRY
JOHN DEERE 260 BACKHOE, 2012 Model. Never used. $5000; Rotomec PHD100/Auger. Never used. $1000. 716-361-8462
FOR SALE - Aluminum Wheelchair Ramp, 27 ft. long, $1500. Angola, 716913-1829 Diane
FOR SALE: 10 pcs. 16” X 8’ plywood forms $175, 20- 4’ X 1” steel stakes $15 each, 9- 4” X 10’ steel sidewalk forms $750. 716-992-4970
Start, Stop & Turning Safety Basic Bike Handling Skills Obstacle Course You Must: Bring your own bike. Bring your own helmet. Wear closed-toe shoes.
SHORELINE RESTORATION, Concrete Seawalls, Stone Rip-Rap, Concrete Flatwork & Pattern Stamping. 30 years experience. 716-382-8406 braasch@verizon.net
EVENTS
ANTIQUE LOVERS TAKE NOTE! BRIMFIELD IS HERE--ALL SHOWS! May 13-18. New shows open daily! www. brimfieldantiqueweek.com 2025 dates: May 13-18, July 9-14, September 2-7
With numerous included amenities, an ideal location in Hamburg, & rent based on income, we make life easy at Bethel. Take our new virtual tour at: Bethelestatesonline.com
BETHEL ESTATES
4647 Southwestern Blvd, Hamburg, NY 14075 (716) 648-6444
Thank You!
GARAGE/YARD SALES
YARD SALE - Friday and Saturday, May 16 and 17, from 9am to 5pm to clear out the excess items. Women’s Clothing sizes 1X to 3X, silk flowers, Springtime Potting items and Decor, Misc. Household items including 2 TVs. 690 Hartley Drive, Angola, NY, 14006.
GOWANDA TOWN WIDE
GARAGE SALES: May 1518 list of addresses will be posted on Facebook
HANDYMAN
Brant #1 School 1937-1938 3rd & 4th Grade
From the Old Photo Album
gThe 16th Annual Evans Environmental Fair held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, was an overwhelming success with over 20 Community Service Groups and Agencies participating. 145 of the approximate 200 attendees were eligible for 14 door prize drawings throughout the day.
Three major prizes were awarded at the close of business. They were: 3rd Prize Lawn Cart went to Elizabeth Franklin, 2nd Prize Grill/Smoker went to Tim Porsley and 1st Prize a Battery Powered Electric Lawnmower had a slight twist, which took 2 drawings to select the winner. Sara Schraft, the wife of Councilman Michael Schraft, name was drawn. However, they graciously declined and a second name was drawn. The official (and final) winner of the mower was Yvonne Sargento, who was delighted to make a special trip to Evans the next day to claim her prize.
A special THANK YOU to those who supported the Boy Scouts Hot Dog Roast. Only 3 hot dogs were left at the end of the day.
Also, a special THANK YOU to the Evans Center Volunteer Fire Company and its staff for the man-hours of support and the use of their facility, a special shout goes out to Ken and Alysia Hontz.
THANK YOU to everyone who attended, generously donated and supported this year’s event, including:
Ace Hardware (Evans)
AutoZone Auto Parts
Buffalo Wholesale Inc.
Dave and Bev Mosher
Friends & Neighbors Advocating Better Green Living Home Depot
Lowe’s Home Improvement
Tim Hortons
Tops Friendly Markets
Town of Evans Climate Smart Committee
Town of Evans Conservation Advisory Commission
Valu Home Center
William “Bill” Henry
William Smith, Town of Evans Director of Planning & Community Development
ALL YOUR HANDYMAN NEEDS. Also includes underground water and drainage issues. 716-570-0762
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HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED: Part-Time Bartender. Apply Within at Meadowbrook 947-9386
HELP WANTED - Landscaping and Tree Service. Salary dependent on experience. Must have own transportation. Please call Nick at 716713-5187
On November 19, 1936, the new Brant #1 School was opened on Brant-North Collins Road. The former school that was located on the Brant-Angola Road, was later sold and used as an apartment building. The Brant #1 School centralized with the Town of Evans in 1950, joining the Lake Shore Central School District. It was a sad day in 2010, when the Brant #1 School closed its doors. In 2011 the new Brant #1 School building was purchased and renovated as the new Brant Town Hall. The portion of the building shown in the 1937 photo, is the area that today houses the town of Brant Police. Pictured in the photo are: First Row (l-r): Leonard Guzzetta, James Brocato, Unknown, Pasquale Gugino, Joseph Catalano, James Mirusso, Joe (Rocky) Gugino, Anthony (Sonny) Catalano, Joe Gugino. Back Row (l-r): Christine (Dolly) Catalano, Lucille Ellis, Christine Catalano, Phyllis Notaro, Sarah Rozumalski, Frances Notaro, Sarah Muffoletto and teacher - Anna Martorana. This was the first teaching job for Anna Martorana who was born and raised in Farnham, N.Y. Once grown, most of the children pictured in this photo, chose to remain in Brant and raise their families here. Their teacher Anna Martorana, became a professor earning the title of Dr. In 1977 she was elected as the Mayor of the Village of Farnham serving in that capacity until 1986. Phyllis Notaro made a name for herself in the sport of bowling, becoming a National, State and City – “Hall of Famer”. She was and is one of our local celebrities! Both Phyllis and her sister Frances Notaro were life-long residents of Brant. Brothers Joe and Anthony (Sonny) Catalano farmed together until well into their adult years. Sonny’s twin sister was Christine (Dolly) Catalano. Both Sonny and his brother Joe were Charter Members of the Brant Volunteer Fire Company. Lenny Guzzetta became owner of Brant Machine on the Brant-Angola Road and was listed as Treasurer of the Brant Volunteer Fire Department in 1956. James Mirusso was a Veteran of WWII and he too was a Charter Member of the Brant Volunteer Fire Department. Quite a few descendants of these students pictured, are today themselves residents of the town of Brant.
Contributed by the Brant-Farnham Historical Society
The following vehicle will be auctioned off at:
Copart 8418 Southwestern Blvd Angola, NY 14006
6/2/25 @ 10am for parts only.
VIN: 4KL7CJPSB5HB209331 2017 CHEVROLET TRAX
OWNER: LATRICIA PEACH
LIENHOLDER: FIVE STAR BANK
The following vehicle will be auctioned off at: Copart 8418 Southwestern Blvd Angola, NY 14006
“Red, White & Blue Memorial Tribute” A Multimedia Presentation All Welcome!
Village of Angola
Community Sidewalk Clean Up
Come join Mayor Tom Whelan for the 4th Annual Village of Angola “Sweep the Sidewalks on Main Street”
Saturday, May 10, 17, & 24
9:45am - 11:00am
Please meet at the Gazebo on Center Street at 9:45
B.Y.O.B
Bring your own broom
Check the Village of Angola Facebook page for weather cancellations.
From the Old Photo Album
The 1909 New Century Atlas of Erie County N.Y. highlights many of the Town of Brant farms and includes a description of the Martin Farms: “MARTIN FARMS ...containing 250 acres, owned by George L. Martin. These farms are located in lots 7, 8 and 9 on the Milestrip Road. Its principal revenues are as follows: 30 acres of raspberries and strawberries, about 18 horses are supported on the place and 150 to 200 tons of hay are cut from its meadows. Wheat, corn, oats, potatoes, beans, peas and tomatoes for the canning factory* and 35 acres of medium timber is a fair representation of a farm ranking among the best farms of the town and county.” [*Erie Preserving Co.] A map of Brant from 1969 shows these same farms as belonging to Ward Martin.
As we can see from this piece of early written history, farmers raised plenty of fruits and vegetables, so in turn, this generated a need for workers to help cultivate and pick the growing crops. Throughout the years, the workers were of all ages and nationalities, however in late 1890’s and early 1900’s workers were primarily of Italian descent. Housing facilities were available on almost all of the local family farms for the laborers. These “farm camps”, consisted of small “shacks”, and were active in Brant up through and including the 1970’s. Many workers would live here from spring to fall. Whole families worked the harvest season until child labor laws eventually forbade children on the farms.
We have heard and read stories regarding farm camp life such as “piling into the trucks the day school ended for the summer to head to the farms in Brant to work the farms and pick vegetables” and living in a “one-room “shack” with cooking and sleeping areas separated by sheets hung over wires spanning the room”. Remembrances also include getting “water in buckets from the community pump” and "using an outhouse”. The machinery and tools used in farming today have greatly changed the requirements of the planting, cultivating and harvesting activities, however, good hardworking farm help is still a necessity of a successful, productive farm.
Contributed by the Brant-Farnham Historical Society
NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLL
(Section 3-3.0 Erie County Tax Act, as Amended) (Section 1624 Real Property Tax Law)
HEARING OF COMPLAINTS
Notice is hereby given that the TOWN OF BRANT County of Erie, have completed their Tentative Assessment Roll for the current year; and that a copy thereof has been left with the Town of Brant Assessor’s Office where it may be seen and examined by any person interested therein until Tuesday, May 27, 2025 and that on such day, at the hours of 9 AM to 11 AM and 6 PM to 8 PM the Board of Assessment Review will meet at THE BRANT TOWN HALL, 1272 BRANT-NORTH COLLINS ROAD, BRANT, NY 14027 in the said Town, to hear and examine all grievances and Complaints in relation to such assessments, upon the verified statement of any person conceiving himself aggrieved thereby.
Dated this May 10, 2025
JOSEPH V . DeCARLO TOWN OF BRANT ASSESSOR
Martin Farms, Milestrip Rd., Brant, N.Y. circa 1932Michelina (Montante) Barrile (center front) and Theresa (Barrile) Bottita (top left wearing the hat). Others are unknown.
What’sHappeningin MAY 2025
TOWN OF EVANS
Please visit the Town of Evans website townofevans.org for information and all meeting & event cancellations
ALL Town Board Meetings and Work Sessions will be both in person at the Town Hall or you can join by ZOOM meeting, with which you can register to attend at the Town of Evans website (townofevans.org).
5/1 9AM – Evans-Brant Citizens for Responsible Choices (a drug and alcohol prevention group) Zoom online meeting. Please email evansbrantcrc@gmail.com to receive the meeting link
5/6 6PM @ Town Hall – Community Events Meeting
5/7 6PM @ Town Hall – Work Session - Town Board Meeting to follow
5/13
6PM @ Town Hall – Conservation and Climate Smart Meeting
7PM @ Highland Hose Fire Co. – North Evans Fire District Board of Commissioners Meeting
7PM @ Evans Historical Museum – “Memorial Tribute - RED, WHITE and BLUE”Sally Needham, Giff & Susan Swyers
5/21 6PM @ Town Hall – Work Session - Town Board Meeting to follow
5/26 Memorial Day – Town Hall Closed
SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES FOR EVANS RESIDENTS
Stay Fit Nutritional Lunch Program is offered @ the Evans Senior Center each day @ noon. Cost is $3.50 per meal. Two weeks advance registration is required. Call for reservation @ (716) 947-0974
TUES. Bingo @ 9AM | Love Movement @ 11:15AM-12:15PM
WED. Sitting in Motion @ 9-10AM | Meditation for Healthy Mind & Body @ 10:30-11:30AM
Painting w/ Acrylic @ 1-3PM (1st & 3rd Wed of the month)
Crafting Workshop (2nd & 4th Wed of the month)
THURS. Yoga (chair and standing) @ 9-10AM | Quilters Workshop @ 9AM-3PM Tai Chi for beginners @ 10:30-11:30AM | Cards @ 12:30-3PM
FRI. Line Dancing @ 9:30-10:30AM | Drum Fit Cardio @ 11AM-12PM
SPEAKERS @ SENIOR CENTER
*Residents from all townships are welcome to attend the speakers series @ the Senior Center. Please call (716) 947-0974 to register
5/5 @ 1-3PM: “Landlubbing on Buffalo River” - Explore the land along the riverbanks, bluffs, and nearby trails of the Buffalo area.
5/12 @ 1-3PM: “A Young Woman’s Remembrance of the Civil War” - Come listen to Judy Buzby share the stories told to her by her grandmother of her experiences during the Civil War.
5/19 @ 1-3PM: “Not Just a Pretty Face” - Come learn how to use plants found in nature in our everyday lives.
TOWN OF BRANT
Town Hall Hours: Town Clerk: Mon. Tues. Thurs. Fri. 9am-4pm Assessor: Mon. Tues. Fri. 9am-2pm Court Clerk: Mon–Fri 9am-4pm
SENIOR EXERCISE: Every Tuesday & Thursday, 9:30AM @ Community Building
5/6 7PM @ Town Hall – Planning Board Meeting
5/7 Noon @ Community Building – Senior Meeting 6PM @ Town Hall – Court
5/10 9AM-3PM @ Community Building – Loose Threads
5/13 7PM @ Town Hall – Town Board Meeting
5/15 6PM @ Town Hall – Court
5/17 9AM-Noon @ Town Hall – Historical Meeting
5/22 6PM @ Town Hall – Court
5/26 Memorial Day – All Town Offices are Closed
5/27 @ Town Hall – Grievance Day
5/28 6PM @ Town Hall – Court
5/31 9AM-Noon @ Town Park – E-Waste & Tires Event
LAKE SHORE CENTRAL SCHOOLS
5/6 6:30PM @ High School Media Center – Meet the Candidates Night 7PM @ High School Media Center – Budget Hearing
5/8-10 Grade 8 Washington D.C. Trip
5/9 Progress Reports for Grades 6-12
5/12-16 Mental Health Awareness Week
5/12 7PM @ Middle School Auditorium – All District Elementary Concert
5/13 NYS Grade 5 Science Assessment
5/16 5PM – Middle School Fun Night
5/19
5/20 9AM-9PM @ the Lobby Outside District Office – Annual Budget Vote & Board Election
5/21 Connect Life Blood Drive for Staff & Students
5/22
5/26
5/27
STUMP GRINDING
$20 OFF 1st Stump
PRIOR TO JUNE 30th
ALMOST FREE! Tree Stump Removal - Half Price! Fully Insured. 50% off service. Half Price Stump Grinding (716)799-5472
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MISC.
SERVICE & REPAIR
SEWING & ALTERATIONS
Hems, zipper repair, tailoring, minor/major repairs, Bride/formal alterations. Fittings by appt. Free pickup & delivery. 40 years experience. Sandy 541-8609
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PEST CONTROL: PRO-
TECT YOUR HOME from pests safely and affordably. Roaches, Bed Bugs, Rodent, Termite, Spiders and other pests. Locally owned and affordable. Call for service or an inspection today! 1-866-448-8311 Have zip code of property ready when calling!
PETS & SUPPLIES
ATTENTION ALL CAT LOVERS- Permanent home, foster homes and volunteers are needed for TEN LIVES CLUB, a cat and kitten adoption organization. If you can help please call 646-5577.
FOR RENT: Remodeled 2 bedroom upper, North Collins, no pets, no smoking, 1 month security deposit, $1,000 per month. 716-3372426
FOR RENT - Remodeled Upstairs 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Water included. $900/ month. No smoking, no pets. Lakeshore Road, Angola. Call John/ Diane 716-9131829
REAL ESTATE SALE
FOR SALE - 2 Brand New Double Wide Mobile Homes in Melody Meadows Park. Priced at $162,500 and $167,000. 716-549-5995.
FOR SALE - 1997 Single Wide Mobile Home in Melody Meadows. Remodeled. $54,900. 716-549-5995
ROOFING/ GUTTERS
EXPERIENCED ROOFING/ Construction Crew. We have over 25 years experience with all exterior projects. Gutters, Siding, Drainage, Metal work. Call for Free Estimate 716-393-6696
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TRAVEL
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TREE SERVICES
FASSO TREE SERVICE: Celebrating 50 + years! Three generations of tree experts. Full insured. Free estimates. Contactless Service/ Billing. 225-0055
“THE TREE SURGEON” Tree removal, trimming, stump grinding, lot clearing. Firewood. Reasonable prices. Free estimates. Fully Insured. 549-2922.
BLUE LINE STUMP GRINDING - Removal of stumps and bushes. Best prices in town with multiple discounts available. Call 716-308-6587
WANTED TO BUY
!!OLD GUITARS WANTED!! GIBSON, FENDER, MARTIN, Etc. 1930’s to 1980’s. TOP DOLLAR PAID. CALL TOLL FREE 1-866- 4338277
WINDOWS/DOORS
GLASS BLOCK - $185.00
Solid, $200.00 Vented for 2 or more units installed. Price increase 6/1/25. Call 716861-0329 or 716-549-6867 NOW!
