GC Chamber proceeds benefit Gates and Chili libraries

Pictured (left to right) are Marsha Johnson, President of the Friends of the Chili Public Library; Jennifer Lowden, Assistant Director of the Chili Library; Jeff Baker, Director of the Chili Library; Tony DiCiacce, President of the Gates Chili Chamber and owner of Taylor Heating Inc.; Anna Souannavong, Director of the Gates Library; Mike Boedicker, Assistant Director of the Gates Library; Mary Sperr, Chili Town Councilwoman and Chamber Board member; and William Gillette, Chamber Board member. Provided photo.

Gates Chili Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament proceeds benefit Gates and Chili libraries

The Gates Chili Chamber of Commerce held its annual Golf Tournament on July 26 at the Brook-Lea Country Club and over 130 golfers played the links.

For the eighth year, the proceeds from the annual Golf Tournament went to the Friends of the Gates Public Library and the Friends of the Chili Public Library. Over $6,000 was donated to each library this year at a check presentation ceremony held at the Gates Chili Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting on November 16.

The Gates Chili Chamber of Commerce is already planning next year’s Golf Tournament for Monday, July 25, 2022, at Brook-Lea Country Club, with proceeds again benefitting the Friends of the Gates Public Library and the Friends of the Chili Public Library.

Gates Chili Chamber of Commerce is a membership driven organization that provides networking support and education to its members. It is dedicated to fostering collaboration and promoting economic vitality to the Gates and Chili communities.

For information about the Gates Chili Chamber of Commerce, visit www.gcchamber.com.

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Living Fields of Honor –A picture is worth 1,000 words and bulbs

Article and photos by Pamela A. Moore, Harvey C Noone Legion Family Post 954

In 2018, the Harvey C. Noone Legion Family established two Living Fields of Honor for local veterans. One site was at the Legion Post, and the other was along the Westshore Rail Trail in Churchville.

This fall, with the help of volunteers from age three to age 82, consisting of Legion Family members, community members, and Cub Scout Pack 156, the total number of bulbs planted exceeds 1,000. And, the goal of creating a living display of daffodils stretching the length of the Westshore Rail Trail has been achieved.

Plans are underway for a spring 2022 event, as the daffodils are blooming and sending their message of renewal, hope, and tribute to our Hometown Heroes; something to look forward to as winter sets in.

Legion Commander Gil Budd and Auxiliary Member Ginger Parker planting bulbs at the Legion Post. Daffodil bulbs waiting to be planted along Westshore Rail Trail in Churchville.

Paul and Ellen Schulte planting bulbs at the East end of the Westshore Rail Trail, completing the daffodil display that now stretches the entire length of the trail. Tina Bennett, wife of deceased Viet Nam veteran Roger Bennett, with Grace Lynch, age 2, Auxiliary Member Briana Lynch, and Legion Commander Gil Budd, age 82, drilling holes to plant bulbs at the Legion Post.