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ALL YOUR HANDYMAN NEEDS. Also includes underground water and drainage issues. 716-570-0762
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AMERICAN HARDWOOD FLOORS - Over 35 years experience. Sanding and Installing Hardwood Floors. Veteran owned. Senior and Veteran discount. 716-9846872
DRIVEWAY SEALING: Free estimates. Call Rich, 716-799-4794 or 716-3168307
GLASS BLOCK! $195.00 Solid, $210.00 Vented installed, 2 or more units. Single units extra charge. Call 716-861-0329 or 716549-6867.
REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE - 2 Brand New Double Wide Mobile Homes in Melody Meadows Park. Priced at $162,500 and $167,000. 716-549-5995.
ank you to all our family & friends for the cards, owers, prayers and sympathy shown during loss.
A special thank you to Sister Corona of St. Columban’s.
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•drainage •yard restoration •grading •retention walls •driveways •driveway sealing •demolition •pipe replacement. Call 716 -5700762
HOME IMPROVEMENTS, Plumbing, Concrete Hole Boring, Decks, Sheds, Roofing, Siding, Carpentry. Call (716)949-8308
G.D. FULLER ROOFING: Since 1969. All styles. Residential/ Commercial. Quality work/ materials. Family owned 3rd generation company. Call for an estimate today! 716-498-2422. Visit: gdfuller-roofing.com
ALL PLUMBING REPAIRS: Large/ small. Licensed/ insured. FREE estimates. Please call RICK. 716-381-3525.
ALMOST FREE! Tree Stump Removal - Half Price! Fully Insured. 50% off service. Half Price Stump Grinding (716)799-5472
FOR SALE - 1997 Single Wide Mobile Home in Melody Meadows. Remodeled. $54,900. 716-549-5995
FOR SALE - 2022 Double Wide Mobile Home in Melody Meadows Trailer Park. $170,000. 716-549-5995
WATERFRONT YEARLY RENTAL. Available now. One bedroom studio. $950 includes all utilities. 716440-6293
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“THE TREE SURGEON” Tree removal, trimming, stump grinding, lot clearing. Firewood. Reasonable prices. Free estimates. Fully Insured. 716-549-2922.
ALMOST FREE! Tree Stump Removal - Half Price! Fully Insured. 50% off service. Half Price Stump Grinding (716)799-5472
GARAGE SALES
YARD SALE - JULY 5th and 6th, 11:00- 5:00pm, 9920 Erie Rd., Angola. No early birds. Baked goods also for sale.
Edward J. Snyder Debra A. Ritz Adam S. Markel
“Whydobadthingshappentogoodpeople?”
“Whyistheresomuchsufferinginthisworld?”
“WhydoesGodletallthisevilexist?”
“IfthereisaGod,whydoesn’t/didn’tHedosomething?”
Have you ever wondered these or similar questions?
Some of life’s most confusing dilemmas will be addressed this summer at a free course:
U NDERSTANDING SUFF ERIN G
Sundday mornings, 10:00am-10:45am during July, August, and September at Faith Bible Baptist Church, 8688 S Main St, Eden NY
Those who attend will learn 12 solid reasons why there is so much suffering - both in this world, and in our lives. This series may not give you every answer, but it will give you at least 12 by the end!
A detailed handout of each lesson will be available each week for personal review, or to pass on to others. Open to all teenagers, adults, and senior citizens. No need to register, and no obligation. Come any week you can. All teaching and materials are free.
News from New York National Guard
LATHAM, NY: Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the state of New York, announces the recent promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. William Yohn from Eden, N.Y., and assigned to the Company C, New York Recruiting & Retention Battalion, received a promotion May 9, 2025 to the rank of private 1st class. Army National Guard promotions are based on a Soldier's overall performance, demonstrated leadership abilities, professionalism and future development potential.
News from Buffalo State
BUFFALO, NY: Buffalo State University is pleased to recognize the following students who have been named to the Spring 2025 Dean's List. In general, students who have completed at least 12 credit hours and who have attained a GPA of 3.5 or higher qualify for the Buffalo State dean's list. Full criteria and grade-type exceptions can be found in the undergraduate catalog. Autumn Awald of North Collins; Alec Henry of Eden; Barachel Mangialomini of Eden; Alexis Needham of Eden
GENTLE YOGA & MEDITATION includes musical meditation, sound healing and creative movements. Call 9-5 PIANO, KEYBOARD & VOCAL LESSONS with Ms. Sondra (a certified NYS Music teacher) is now welcoming new Students all ages, all abilities & Nero and physical sensitivities. Also available musical meditation and pianistic performances. Spring discounts. Call 9-5 716-947-5092
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SHORELINE RESTORATION, Concrete Seawalls, Stone Rip-Rap, Concrete Flatwork & Pattern Stamping. 30 years experience. 716-382-8406 braasch@verizon.net
NATURES PRIDE: 716337-0375 Bulk Mulch: Black, Brown, Red, or Natural Bulk screened topsoil, Pick up or delivery. Call for pricing
LATIMORE LANDSCAPING & TREE SERVICE for all your landscaping and tree service needs. Insured. Nick 716-713-5187
ROTOTILLING, Lawn Rolling, Brush Hogging. Wildlife Food Plots. We sell food plot seeds in bulk. Ken’s, 716592-9138.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
I’M A COIN COLLECTOR & A Teacher. Coin Collecting is My Hobby. So I can Pay More for YOUR Old Coins than those “Buying Gold & Silver Guys” or Jewelry shops. Please feel free to call and I’ll be glad to answer any questions. TIP: Never Clean Your Coins, because It Ruins the Value. Thanks- Tom, (716)949-6973.
IT’S AT THE EDEN LIBRARY!
• TINY BRICK BUILDER’S GUILD
Wednesdays: July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 at 4:00 p.m. Lego fun for all ages.
• FREDDY FROG’S ROCKIN’ RIBBIT FOAM PARTY
Monday, July 7 at 4:00 p.m
You don’t want to miss this sudsy fun! Call the library to register THEN STAY FOR THE FAMILY PICNIC starting right after the foam fun at 5:00 p.m.! Free hot dogs, drinks and fun for all ages.
• FAMILY STORYTIMES:
Return onFridays: July 11, 18 and 25 at 11 a.m.
WATCH FOR THESE NEW PROGRAMS:
• MUSIC, MOVEMENT AND MORE!
Thursdays starting July 10 at 4:00p.m
• CHAPTER BOOKS, COOKIES & COLORING CLUB
Mondays starting July 14 at 3:00 p.m.
UNIVERSITY EXPRESS PROGRAMS:
• WHAT THE HECK IS A TRUST & DO I NEED ONE? Tuesday, July 1 at 1:30 p.m.
• WHAT’S GOING ON WITH COMPOSTING? Thursday, July 10 at 2:00 p.m.
Please call the library to register for any of the University Express programs.
FIREWOOD
FOR SALE: Semi Truck Load of Logs delivered, $450. Face cord of wood, $75.00. Call Mike’s Landscaping. 716549-1687
MUSTANG MIKES: Firewood, Trees, Landscaping & Lawn Care. Spring special Yard and Ash tree cleanups ½ price. 716-480-6168
FOR SALE
FOR SALE - 2011 Chevy HHR. Great condition. Car from Florida. Remote start. 167,000 miles. Undercoating every year. $4000. Call 716270-3260
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED: Part-Time Bartender. Apply Within at Meadowbrook 947 -9386
PETS & ANIMALS
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.
DIVORCE SUPPORT
Empowerment Workshop for Men
-With Mike Starks, LCSWR
TRANSFORMATION
through balance, self-care, self-awareness, and growth. Call, text, or email Mike for a brief consultation and to sign up. 716-563-1633 mikestarkstherapy@gmail.com
This is a small, in-person group (8 men maximum), with options for ongoing and personalized one-on-one coaching support throughout your divorce.
The Eden Board of Education Reorganization and Regular meeting scheduled for WEDNESDAY, July 2nd will begin at 6:00 pm in the Eden Middle & High School Library. The Board meeting will also be available by livestream. ECSD uses BoardDocs for agendas. Go to https://www.boarddocs.com/ny/edencsd/Board.nsf and choose “Enter Public Site” to view the agenda, which will be available on June 28th,.
We would like to take this opportunity to include you in the official Eden Corn Festival Program Book as a supporting patron. Support your festival and support your community.
This year’s Corn Festival Advertising can include your ad in the Program Book as well as a Patron ad in the Pennysaver with the Corn Festival Schedule of Events.
Program Book and Pennysaver Patron prices are:
1/8 pg. book + patron ad....$210
pg. book + patron ad......$285 1/2 pg. book + patron ad....$385
Program Book only prices are:
Deadline is Tuesday, July 1st, 2025
If you have any questions please email penny@edenpennysaver.com or call (716)992-4625. We are looking forward to another successful year of the Eden Corn Festival!
Sincerely,
The Eden Corn Festival, Inc.& The Eden- North Collins Pennysaver, Inc.
Three members of the LNO Auxiliary are being celebrated for 60 years of service. They have given tremendous time & effort to our fire department family and our community. Their continuous contribution and involvement is truly appreciated.
Pictured left to right: Ruth Kehr, Sally Fox, Marge Gallaway
COMMUNITY NEWS
Your Community, Your News...
Stephen C. Ebling Memorial Bridge Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C-East Aurora) is proud to announce the passage of Assembly Bill A.6969B, which designates the bridge over the New York State Thruway along Eden-Evans Center Road in the Town of Evans as the “Maintenance Supervisor Stephen C. Ebling Memorial Bridge.” This DiPietro-sponsored bill honors New York State Thruway Authority Maintenance Supervisor Stephen C. Ebling, who tragically lost his life while working in the Silver Creek Section of the Buffalo Maintenance Division in November. “Stephen Ebling was a selfless public servant,” said DiPietro. “Naming this bridge in his honor ensures his legacy of service will be remembered. My thoughts remain with his family, friends and colleagues.” Stephen C. Ebling was known for his dedication to public safety and his role as a supervisor for the Thruway Authority. This memorial designation serves as a lasting tribute to his contributions to the Town of Eden and Erie County.
The Farnham Ladies Drum Corp existed during the years 19381955. The Corp began because of Helen Watt who was a local music teacher as well as an organist at Farnham’s Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Helen had the idea that Farnham should form a Corps and gathered together all interested women of the community. Most of the members over the years were friends or relatives from Farnham, Brant and the Seneca Nation. They learned to march, carry a drum, bells or a bugle, flag or banner. The girls practiced all year and marched in parades and competitions all summer. At one time the Corps played during half time at a Buffalo Bills football game at the Buffalo, N.Y. War Memorial Stadium!
The Borngraber sisters Jean, Verna and Joyce along with their mom Alice were members this talented and multi-award winning group. They lived in Brant, N.Y. on the Brant-Farnham Road. According to our notes, Jean and Verna played the snare drum and Joyce and mom Alice played the bugle.
Beverly Wasmund, long time Drum Major of the Corps wrote the following for our Farnham 125th Anniversary book, published in 2017: “The Farnham Fire Department paid for everything - the uniforms, instruments and instructors. The first uniforms were white dresses with a navy bottom, next satin blouses made by the women and blue skirts, the last was a navy wool jacket and skirt, with white shirt and tie and always stockings and white shoes. The navy jacket, shirts and hats were purchased from Brownies Uniforms in Buffalo as were the drum major and twirlers uniforms.” This photo of the Borngraber sisters gives us a glimpse of the Farnham Ladies Drum Corps’ uniform of 1947.
Submitted by the Brant-Farnham Historical Society
The piano students of Stacey Callinan had another successful recital on May 18th at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Eden. Kudos to their hard work all year. They all made beautiful music!
The Borngraber Sisters; Jean, Verna and Joyce - Members of the Farnham Ladies Drum Corp
Ryan A. Quinn
Jacob Lee Sheflin
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Ryan A. Quinn, suddenly, June 19, 2025 of North Collins, NY at the age of 38 years. Beloved husband of Amanda (MacAlpine) Quinn. Loving father of Jackson Quinn and fur baby Zerelda. Son of Leonard and Theresa (Wright) Quinn. Predeceased by grandparents Leonard and Helen Quinn, uncle Timothy Kuntz, and cousin Hussan Almlahi. Friends called at the Wentland Funeral Home 10634 Main St., North Collins. A graveside service was held at Union Free Cemetery, Alden. If desired, memorials may be made to the Alden Fire Department.
Marilyn Stevens
Marilyn Stevens June 18, 2025 of the Cattaraugus Seneca Territory at the age of 68 years. Loving mother of Dave (Sarah) and Roy (Amanda) Isaac. Grandmother of several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Sister of Delores Kaznica, Lavern (Maxine) Stevens, Darlene (Late Dennis) Lay and the late Iona Lay, Alberta, Arletta “Artie” Stevens, Mary Jane Cooper, Jennie Longboat and Jeanette Stevens. Friends called at the family residence where funeral services were held. Arrangements by Wentland Funeral Home North Collins, NY.
Jacob Lee Sheflin, passed on Dec. 12, 2024 at the age of 83 yrs old. Lee was predeceased by his father Jacob F. Sheflin and mother Wilma M. Sheflin (nee. Kester), and brother Robert E. Sheflin. He is survived by sister Myrna L. Bishop (Richard,d), brother Lowell G. Sheflin (Susan), nephew’s Shawn D. Bishop (Madonna), Richard E. Bishop (Lisa), niece Maleia R. Sheflin, and great nephew Richard Carseone and great niece Ashlyn Bishop. Lee grew up on the farm owned by his father on Pontiac Rd. in Eden, operated Oliver tractors, loved to hunt and helped his bother Robert build and repair stock cars that were raced at Johnny’s Speedway in North Collins NY. Later in life Lee resided at the K-Street SASI home in Yorkshire NY, where he experienced many new adventures while being helped by the confident loving staff/ family of SASI over the past 25 yrs. A grave side funeral service was held at North Collins Quaker Meeting House Cemetery at 11AM followed by a celebration of life on June 21,2025. We ask in lieu of flowers and gifts that donations be made to SASI Inc., High Hurdles Therapeutic Riding Stables or SPCA of Erie County in Jacob Lee’s Honor. Funeral services provided by Wentland Funeral Home in North Collins, NY.
Anita Miller
Anita Miller (79) of Gowanda passed away June 14, 2025 at her daughter’s home surrounded by family. Anita is predeceased by her husband of 44 years, Fred, son Robert, and sister Kathy. She is survived by her daughter Theresa Bergum, her sons Tye (Kathy) Miller and Daniel Taber, sister Bridgett, brother-in-law David (Kathy), 5 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She has requested no service. Donations may be made to Hospice Care.
Raymond (Ray) E. Mc Ginty, 92, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 26, 1932, in Buffalo, NY, Ray was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. Ray married his high school sweetheart, Ginger, in 1955. They shared 53 wonderful years together, raising six children. Ray worked for Harrison Radiator, retiring as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer. Ray was known for his attention to detail and quality. Ray volunteered for many years as an Emergency Medical Technician, driver, and treasurer for the Eden Emergency and Rescue Squad. He was a member of the Visually Impaired Persons (VIP) group in The Villages, Florida. Ray’s family was his everything. He is survived by his children, Joseph (Dennie), William (Valerie), Karen (Ronald Hunt), Susan (Scot Christiansen), Kathleen (Robert Accurso), and Ann (Joseph Preischel). And his grandchildren Christopher, Stephanie, Sean, Kyle, Eric, Joshua, Kellie, Taryn, Nathan, Nicholas, Nick, and Jace. And his great grandchildren Kodie, Kennadie, Fox, Hannah, Wesley, Teddy, Caiden, Juniper, Logan, and Merrick. Ray was preceded in death by his wife Virginia (Ginger), parents George and Ada, brothers Kenneth and David, sister Virginia, grandchildren Douglas and Cassandra, and great grandchild Douglas (DJ). Visitation will be on Monday July 7, 2025 from 6:00-9:00pm at the Laing Funeral Home Inc, 2724 W. Church St., Eden, NY. A celebration of Ray’s life will be held at the Immaculate Conception Church in Eden on July 8th, at 11:00 AM In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Words of sympathy may be left on www. LaingFuneralHome.com
Raymond E. McGinty
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Eden Family Dental has invested in two new pieces of equipment that we are excited to utilize for our patients.
Our doctors and assistant have been trained to use a digital scanner to view our patient's teeth in 3D. is is a no-radiation scanner and, in many cases, can eliminate the need to take goopy impressions of the mouth. is makes our appointments quicker and less risk of gagging during impressions.
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We are currently accepting new patients, so please call 992-9511 to get scheduled for your comprehensive exam and cleaning!
2025 Erie County Fair Best in Show Cider Winner Announced
HAMBURG, NY: Following the judging of the entries submitted for the 2025 Erie County Fair Home Brew and Cider competitions, the Best of Show winners have been selected and will be professionally reproduced and distributed by TryIt Distributing to select retail locations and the Erie County Fair this summer. Chuck Privitera of Eden, NY has been named the 2025 Erie County Fair Best in Show Cider winner for Carnival Drizzle—a modern semi-sweet cider inspired by the nostalgic flavor of a caramel apple. Crisp, apple-forward, and finished with smooth caramel notes, it perfectly captures the spirit of the Fair. Chuck derived the caramel recipe from his grandmother’s old cookbook. Chuck is a longtime cider maker and member of the Stumblin' Falls Homebrew Club. He also earned the Fair’s 2023 Best in Show Cider title, making this his second time earning top honors. The Best in Show cider will be professionally reproduced by Blackbird Cider Works, and will be available on tap at the 2025 Erie County Fair and sold in retail stores.
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A THOUGHT TO REMEMBER…
“...be yourself, express yourself, have faith in yourself.” Bruce Lee
This is good advice for our newly graduated highschool students as they start the next chapter of their lives. Actually, it is good advice for each of us no matter where we are on our life’s road.
Don’t try to be someone you’re not. It will only get you into trouble at some point. Learn to express your thoughts clearly and logically, and don’t let someone else put words in your mouth. Speaking up for yourself and being truthful is crucial in any career path you take.
But having faith in yourself might be the most important part of this saying. Believing that you can accomplish a goal, achieve a dream, and have the life you have imagined is critical. If you don’t believe in yourself and your abilities, others will probably not either. Go forth with confidence and pride in what you have accomplished. The world is full of wonderful
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