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JANUARY

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Foster Parents Needed in Chautauqua County Foster Parent Open House Scheduled January 12

Photo Submitted Audubon Community Nature Center Storyteller Claire Certo leads First Sunday Story Time on January 8, 12:30 – 1 p.m. The free event is for 2-8 year olds and their adults. .

MAYVILLE, N.Y.: - The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services’ Home Finding Team will host a Foster Parent Open House on Thursday, January 12, 2023. For convenience, the Department will offer an in-person session and a virtual session. The in-person session will take place from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Cassadaga campus of Park United Methodist Church located at 25 Maple Ave. in Cassadaga, N.Y. Attendees should enter through the side door.

The virtual session will take place from 7 to 8 p.m.

If you enjoy working with children and want to help families in our community, consider attending one of these events. Attendees will learn about various foster care and adoption programs and meet our Home Finding Team.

Jamestown, N.Y. – Since the dren will go on literary advenWalk-ins are accepted if there Center members and SNAP/EBT Events are free and open to first Sunday of January in 2023 tures with animals, through is room. cardholders have free build- the public. Pre-registration is a holiday, Audubon Commu- habitats and seasons, and disAudubon Community Nature ing admission daily. Building is required.

Free Audubon First Sunday Storytime January 8

nity Nature Center’s (ACNC) First Sunday Storytime will be on January 8, 12:30 – 1 p.m.

Doors open at 12:20 p.m. for ages 2 – 8 and their adults for this free, nature-based story time.

The building fully opens at 1:00 p.m. Participants are welcome to stay afterward and explore the Nature Center building.

Children’s books are powerful tools to connect children to nature and establish a strong foundation for their educational journey.

With ACNC Storyteller Claire Certo in the lead, chil-

cover new things with every page.

Both the program and Sunday admission are free. Come for story time and stay to explore the indoor Nature Play Area, live animals, and exhibits. Then go outside to enjoy the outdoor Nature Play Area and visit Soren the Red-tailed Hawk.

Participation is limited to 15.

Although this is a free event, reservations are requested by Saturday, January 7, 2023. To reserve your space, call the Nature Center during open hours at (716) 569-2345 or go to AudubonCNC.org and click through “Programs and Events.”

Center is located at 1600 Riverside Road, one-quarter mile east of Route 62 between Jamestown, N.Y., and Warren, Pa. You can visit the nearly 600-acre nature preserve, check in on the live birds of prey, and hike, snowshoe or cross country ski over five miles of trails dawn until dusk daily for free.

The three-story Nature Center building houses interactive displays, a collection of live animals including the Hellbender exhibit, and the Blue Heron Gift Shop. Visitors are welcome Mondays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., and Sundays, 1 - 4:30 p.m. Nature

admission is also free every Sunday for non-Nature Center members.

To learn more about Audubon and its many programs, call (716) 569-2345, find Audubon Community Nature Center on Facebook, or visit AudubonCNC.org.

Audubon Community Nature Center builds and nurtures connections between people and nature by providing positive outdoor experiences, opportunities to learn about and understand the natural world, and knowledge to act in environmentally responsible ways.

Foster Care services in Chautauqua County provide out-of-home care for children in the custody of the Commissioner of Social Services. Foster care plays an important role in providing temporary, safe and nurturing homes to children when their parents are unable to care for them. Children are placed in foster homes in situations where they have

been removed from their own families because they have been abused and/or neglected or because other family problems exist that endanger their safety. The children may range from infancy through 18 years of age and may have special medical, physical or emotional needs; the children may belong to any ethnicity or race and be part of a group of brothers and sisters who need to remain together.

“In Chautauqua County, there are approximately 90 children currently in foster care,” said Leanna Luka-Conley, Deputy Commissioner of Children and Family Services. “Becoming a foster parent is a rewarding and challenging opportunity to change someone’s life. Children of all ages in our own communities are in need of ‘professional parents’ to give them a good, temporary home and a chance to succeed in life.”

For more information about the programs, registering for an event, or becoming a foster parent, please contact Sara Johnson by calling 716-661-8043 or emailing johnsons@ chqgov.com. You can also visit our website at www. chqhhs.com.

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Luca S. Calanni Foundation (Live Like Luca) announces 3rd and 4th Quarter Grants The Luca S. Calanni Foundation board of directors recently announced their third and fourth quarter grants totaling $40,110 which were awarded to 7 youth organizations.

Recent grants were approved to the following organizations: Buffalo Police Explorers for uniforms, registration fees, equipment and travel; Falcon Volleyball Club for youth registration fees; Fredonia Youth Football League for uniforms and football equipment; Full Circle Family Services for a scoreboard and uniforms; Lakeview Athletics for youth registration fees; Salvation Army (Dunkirk) for afterschool basketball program supplies and equpmment; St. Francis High School for basketball scorer’s table and 4-year tournament sponsorship.

The Live Live Luca grants program is a quarterly program whose mission is to “help all children experience the joys of participating in sports, camps, the arts and other activities that made Luca’s light shine bright.”

The Luca S. Calanni Foundation celebrates the life and legacy of Luca Calanni by following his example of kindness and caring.

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Foundation (Live Like Luca) is currently accepting first-quarter 2023 grant applications. Grant requests should be submitted by February 15th, 2023. Applications and information can be obtained at: https://www. l ivel i keluc a.com /g ra nt s.

Donations can be made at LiveLikeLuca.com. The Live Like Luca Grants Program is administered by the Northern Chauatauqua Community Foundation.

Since its incorporation in 1986, the NCCF has invested more than $20 million in northern Chautauqua County through strategic grantmaking, targeted scholarships, and leadership and community collaborations. The NCCF is a tax-exempt charitable organization inherently committed to enhancing the northern Chautauqua community and encouraging local philanthropy. As a nationally accredited community foundation, the NCCF has proven compliance with the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations, demonstrating integrity, equity, accountability, transparency, and effectiveness in meeting the needs of its community. For more information on the NCCF, visit www.nccfoundation.org or call 716-366-4892.

Winter arrives with fanfare as Christmas, Chanukah and New Year’s Eve all take place within days of the first day of the season. Parties and shopping may distract people from the weather around them, but after resolutions are made and the decorations are packed away, it’s not long before it’s time to confront winter’s wrath.

Storms are commonplace in January and February in many parts of the world, and even March storms are not unheard of. Knowing how to prepare for storms can keep people safer and prevent home damage. If a storm is forecasted, follow these guidelines.

• Charge a mobile phone and other electronic devices to full battery in advance of the storm in case power goes out.

• Stock the home with extra batteries for flashlights and battery-powered devices, such as a portable radio.

• Invest in a car charger to charge devices if the power is out for some time.

• Keep a supply of canned or boxed nonperishable items, as well as convenience foods that do not need to be cooked, like granola bars.

• Periodically check to ensure that the first aid kit is stocked with items that have not expired.

• Refill medications so that they are on hand in the event weather makes it challenging to get to the store.

• Keep emergency supplies of bottled water. If you forget this, fill the bathtub up with fresh water. Extra water will be needed for toilet flushing if yours is a septic system.

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• Have warm blankets on hand and sleeping bags for each person in the home.

• Unplug all electronic devices if the power goes out to protect against a surge and damage when the power is restored.

• Exercise caution when burning candles, opting for flashlights and lanterns instead.

• If it’s very cold outside, move refrigerated and frozen items outdoors so they do not spoil in an unpowered refrigerator.

• Do not use gas stoves, charcoal grills or other open-flame heat sources for warmth indoors. Carbon monoxide gas can build up inside and prove deadly.

• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions when using a backup generator for power.

• Stock up on gasoline for vehicles and to power gas-driven generators.

• Use power company websites and apps to report outages and stay apprised of restoration status.

• Be cautious of downed power lines in the area when driving or walking.

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NCCF Accepting Letters of Interest for Community Benefit Grants Dunkirk, N.Y., - The Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF) is now accepting Letters of Inteerest for the Community Grants Program. The deadline to submit Letters of Interest for the Spring Community Grants Program is March 1st, 2023. Please visit nccfoundation.org/grants-programs for full eligibility requirements and guidelines.

The Community Benefit Grants Program considers grant proposals from nonprofit organizations biannually in March and September. Grant proposals must efficiently and effectively address identified community needs or new opportunities. Letters of interest should not exceed two pages in length and should include the following: A brief project description, including how this project furthers the organization’s mission.

The anticipated and measurable impacts of the project, including the number of people who might benefit, specific

community benefits, or both.

The total project cost and specific amount requested.

The signature of the Executive Director or President of the organization and the name and contact information of the primary person responsible for the proposal.

After review by the NCCF Grants Committee, selected organizations will be invited to submit full grant applications.

Letters of Interest should be sent electronically to NCCF Program Coordinator Eileen Ardillo at eardillo@nccfoundation.org.

The Community Benefit Grants Program is made possible through the generosity of donors who have established or contributed to Community Funds at the NCCF. Community Funds allow the NCCF’s Board of Directors flexibility to address the community’s emergent needs and maximize opportunities as they arise. To contribute to an already existing fund or to establish a named Community Fund, visit nccfoundation.org,

call 716-366-4892, or mail your contribution to NCCF, 212 Lake Shore Drive West, Dunkirk, NY, 14048.

Since its incorporation in 1986, the NCCF has invested more than $20 million in northern Chautauqua County through strategic grantmaking, targeted scholarships, and leadership and community collaborations. The NCCF is a tax-exempt charitable organization inherently committed to enhancing the northern Chautauqua community and encouraging local philanthropy. As a nationally accredited community foundation, the NCCF has proven compliance with the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations, demonstrating integrity, equity, accountability, transparency, and effectiveness in meeting the needs of their community. For more information on the NCCF, visit www.nccfoundation.org or call 716-366-4892.

Simple ways to make meals healthier Cooking foods at home is one of the simplest ways to gain greater control over personal health. Cooking at home is the easiest way to know precisely what you’re putting into your body each day. Cooking your own meals also enables you to customize recipes so they align with any dietary restrictions or personal preferences you may have.

According to a 2021 survey by the consumer market research firm Hunter, 71 percent of people in the United States plan to continue cooking more at home after the pandemic ends.

Increased creativity and confidence in the kitchen, as well as the fact that cooking at home helps to save money and enables one to heat healthier, is driving the ongoing increase in dining in.

When cooking at home, cooks can consider various tips to make meals that much healthier.

• Increase fiber intake. Fiber improves bowel regularity and helps a person feel full between meals. High fiber foods also help stabilize blood sugar levels.

Two servings of fibrous foods at each meal and an additional fiber-rich snack each day can ensure your body is getting the fiber it needs.

• Slow down eating. The pace at which a person eats a meal can affect his or her overall health.

Healthline reports that fast eaters are more likely to eat more

and have higher body mass indexes than slow eaters.

• Choose whole grains.

Choosing whole grain breads or cereals over refined grains can make for a more nutritious diet.

Whole grains are linked to a reduced risk for type 2 diabetes, heart disease and cancer.

• Swap Greek yogurt for other varieties. Greek yogurt contains up to twice as much protein as regular yogurt, providing roughly 10 grams per 3.5 ounces. Protein along with fiber helps a person feel fuller longer, which can manage appetite and reduce overeating. Greek yogurt also can replace mayonnaise or sour cream in certain recipes.

• Add a vegetable to every meal. Vegetables are loaded with essential vitamins and minerals. Plus, they tend to be high in antioxidants that strengthen the immune system. Increase vegetable intake by eating vegetables with every meal.

• Choose healthy fats. While a person should minimize the amount of oils and other fats used during the cooking process, when it’s necessary for a recipe, select the best fat possible. Olive oil is a monounsaturated fat that is packed with antioxidant polyphenols. It is considered a heart-healthy oil, and it may promote a healthy brain and memory function.

• Cut out sweetened beverages. Sodas and other sweetened drinks are leading sources of added sugar in diets. Opting for

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5. While the eggs are cooking, arrange a toasted bread slice on each of four plates.

Mound the mushrooms evenly over the toast.

6. Remove each egg with a spatula and arrange on top of the mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper and, if desired, garnish each serving with a rosemary sprig. Serve immediately.

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