Last Fish Fry, Chicken Meal Offered Today

The Kiantone Independent Fire Department will hold its last fish fry and chicken tender dinner of the season today from 5-8 p.m. The cost is $15 for fried or broiled fish and $12 for the chicken tender meal. To order, call 716-644-5433 or use the fire department’s Facebook page online. Those who plan to pick up a meal are asked to enter from Peck Settlement Road.

Auxiliary Announces

Meeting Dates

LAKEWOOD — The Lakewood Rod and Gun Auxiliary has scheduled its meetings for April. The annual board will meet on Thursday, April 6, at 6:30 p.m. in the board room. The auxiliary meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the dining room where the group will be having its put luck dinner. Members are asked to bring a dish to pass. Past presidents will also be honored. Greeters for the evening will be Sally Gregory and Wanda McKotch. Helpers will be Nancy Rasmussen and Arline Hazenberg. All scholarship applications must be turned in to Hazenberg by the last day of April with no exceptions. Anyone with questions is asked to call her at 716-488-0553.

Valley Historical Society Gathers April 4

SINCLAIRVILLE — The Valley Historical Society will hold its first meeting of the year on Tuesday, April 4, at the Sinclairville Fire Hall. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. The program will be the annual Maple Sugar party. Attendees will be given maple syrup heated to 235 degrees and will stir it in a bowl until it becomes maple cream and maple sugar. It will then be enjoyed with crackers, pickles and coffee. All attending are asked to bring a bowl and spoon in which to stir the syrup. Anyone interested is invited to attend. There is no cost to anyone. For more information call Larry Barmore, president, at 716-665-1261.

Annual Cemetery Meeting Is April 4

RANDOLPH — The annual meeting of the Rutledge Rural Cemetery in Conewango will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4, at the Randolph Library, 26 Jamestown St., Randolph. All lot owners are urged to attend. Call 716-484-8780 for details.

‘Tips For Tough Conversations’ Presentation Scheduled For April 6

SINCLAIRVILLE — The Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will present “Tips for Tough Conversations,” a program on addressing signs of dementia in family members from 5:30 to 7 p.m., April 6, at the Sinclairville Free Library, 15 Main St., Sinclairville. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, when someone is showing signs of dementia, it’s time to talk, even though conversations with family about changing behaviors can be challenging and uncomfortable. “Tips for Tough Conversations” will provide residents with tips for breaking the ice with family members so they can address some of the most common issues that are difficult to discuss: going to the doctor for a diagnosis or medical treatment, deciding when to stop driving, and making legal and financial plans for future care. The program is free. Participants are asked to register online at bit.ly/TipsSV.