updated10/13/2004
SILVER CREEK TIME LINE
Silver Creek Village Park showing the Central Avenue Businesses now the Rite Aid block at the turn of the 20th Century. At the center is the Steward Block (Ludeman's), far right is the Old Silver Creek House (Rite Aid Building location)
1930-------------Municipal
Building was erected
1931-------------Municipal Building was dedicated
1933-------------Last Trolley Car passes through Silver Creek
1935, Nov 16----Silver Creek's New Federal Building (Post
Office) opens
1940's
1946, Dec 31----Dr. Barresi's New Medical Building
opens at 194 Central Ave.
1947-------------Excelco Development was established
1948-------------New Route 20 Bridge west of Walnut Creek bridge opened
1948-------------War Memorial in the park was dedicated
1948-------------Silver Creek celebrates it Centennial
1950's
1951-------------Newbrook
Machine Corp formed
1952-------------Hanover General Hospital opened
1952-------------Silver Creek Grade School on Babcock St. opened
1953-------------The state opened the Rt. 5 cut-off
1954-------------Powers Hotel burns
1956-------------Roof's Restaurant fire
1958-------------Alfred Height residential development
1963-------------New Building of Anderson-Lee Library dedicated
1965-------------Sewer System installed in Village
1965, Jan 4------New Lake Shore Hospital Dedicated
1965, Jan--------43 yrs old Silver Creek Hospital
Closes
1968-------------First Annual Festival of Grapes
1970's
race.”1/30/1970 “Falling temperatures finish Hanover Creek’s flood threat 1971-------------Lake
Shore Nursing Home Inc. opened
1972-------------Silver Creek National Bank is bought by Citibank
1977, Oct 14-----Old S. Howes Building on North Main St.
torn down
1978, April 19----Ewell Mansion on Central Ave torn
down
1978, May--------Old New York Central Railroad Depot
torn down
1978, June 13-----Village Board approves American
Legion room to be used as SC
Historical Center
1978, Aug 12-----Seegert's Dairy Store 29 Buffalo St,
SC closes store, deliveries continue
1978, Oct 24-----S. Howes goes on Strike
1979, Sept. 15----Major Flood hits Silver Creek
1980's
1981, June--------Silver Creek Central School
celebrates Centennial
1982, July 2-------Petri Bakery Co. sold to Norman
Truck Lines of Buffalo
1982, July 20-----Silver Creek (Buffalo St) Footbridge is closed by Village
Board
1982, Nov. 15----New Quality Markets, Central at
Jackson St, opens in the
old Acme
Building
1983, March 3----Old Park Shoe Store, 11 Park Pl, SC
torn down
1983, May 21-----De John's True Value opens at 17 Park
Pl, SC.
1984, July 9-------Ground breaking SC Bandstand
1984, Sept--------New SC Bandstand dedicated
1985, May 30-----Antique lights in Park restored
1986, March------100th Anniversary of Huntley Hose
1986, April 13-----Samuel Cimino Veteran's of Foreign
War Post 6472 celebrate
40 yrs
1986, Aug.--------Babcock St. School to be remodeled
into apartments
1986, Aug 1.------Major flood hits Silver Creek
1986, Aug. 28-----New Boat Launch dedicated
1986, Dec---------Rite Aid Drug Store coming to Silver
Creek
1987, Feb---------Rite Aid welcomed by Village Board
1987, March------SC Kiwanis Club is 50 yrs old
1987, April 14----Babcock St School Apartments open
1987, May-------Creative Playground at Silver Creek
Central School Begins
1987, May 21----Ludeman's Department store torn down to
make way for
the new Rite Aid
1987, June 1-----Town of Hanover is 175 yrs old
1987, July-------sidewalks replaced in the Village
Park
1987, Nov ------Rite Aid Drug store opens
1988, March-----SC Footbridge torn down
1989, May-------Works starts on replacing Central Ave
Bridges
1990's
1990, Nov 10----Millar Lumber closes after 30 yrs
1991, June-------St Albans' Church Celebrates Centennial
1996
1996, Jan 9----Village Board in SC officially names Pelletter permanent
police chief
1996, Jan 11---SC vote count shut down by stuck key. Parent of girl
left at wrong stop call for
resignations.
1996, Jan 18---Flood waters subside in SC
1996, Jan 24---Roche named police Sergeant in SC
1996, Feb 6----Reval will not affect veterans' tax exemptions in SC
1996, Feb 9---- Major flooding damage averted in SC
1996, Feb 9----SC getting first female police officer
1996, Mar 5----Rite Aid plans major expansion
1996, Mar 26---SC budget review continues tonight
1996, Apr 2----New Deputy mayor selected in SC
1996, Apr 11---Proposed SC budget includes tax hike
1996, Apr 18---SC business cope with torn up roads
1996, Apr 24---Heavy rain bring flooding to area
1996, Apr 29---SC standoff ends in arrest
1996, May 2---SC budget with tax hike is OK'd
1996, May 4---About 40,000 affected by outrage from SC to Lackawanna
1996, May 11--Flash Flooding hits SC
1996, June 2---Large crowd is goal for Olympic torch trip through Village. SC
Women of the
Moose install new officers during meeting.
1996, June 3---Police chase fails to net speeding motorcyclist. SC street to be
patrolled for
speeding
1996, June 4---SC residents lament disappearance of trees.
1996, June 10- Motorcyclist involved in June chase arrested
1996, June 18--Park disruptions disquiet SC residents
1996, July 7--- SC Police add bike with donated cash. Teachers give
scholarships to two SC
Seniors. SC woman helps beautify park. SC pharmacy work should begin
in July.
1996, July 16--SC street sign subject of complaint
1996, July 21--SC summer concerts have long history. SC fireworks show could be
bigger next
year. SC explorer program offers firefighting training for area
youths.
Neighborhood watch group a possibility in village of Silver Creek.
1996, July 28---Library Board trying to raise money for expansion project
SC National Night Out activities set for August 6. Grape Festival
committee may
be restructured. Tampio looking for village to join regional marketing
plan.
1996, Sept 17--SC Board orders parking ban on Knight St.
1996, Aug 6----Disputed street name in SC to remain same
1996, Aug 7----National Night Out celebrated in SC
Elusive motorcyclist is fined $550
New Code would mean 'pooper-scoopers' in village
SC Police seize cartons of cigarettes
1996, Aug 11--Sign types for SC streets are discussed
SC Police aims for new computer, officer
SC road work is said to be on schedule
1996, Aug 12--SC enters investment program, approves auditor
1996, Aug 18--SC Businesses cope with torn up roads
Golf Tourney raises $3500 for Lake Shore Hospital
Bike helmet law tough to enforce
1996, Aug 20---SC resident want New York Central Ave changed to Lake Ave
1996, Aug 24---SC Board discuss using Ball Park for parking during DOT road work
1996,Aug 25---SC ready for vote on revised Village Code
1996, Sept 8---SC submits grant request for Ballpark restoration. SC woman
helps military mail
program. SC to mull over parking signs for street
1996, Sept 16--First county settler to be commemorated in Irving this weekend
1996, Sept 17--SC outlines parking during festival
1996, Sept 20--Grape Stomping in SC. SC flooding problems addressed in
pair of meetings
1996, Sept 29--SC hopes to begin local business loan program
NY DOT work on water lines in SC wraps up
Several SC cheerleaders earn honors
St George home is one of SC oldest--
1996, Oct 13--SC DARE program will continue despite budget cuts
1996, Oct 27--Expoding popularity of skating brings flurry of regulations
1996, Nov 5---SC Board to resubmit state-aid application for waterfront
renovation
1996, Nov 6---SC school pool clear after brief closing. Money transferred
in SC budge for radio
purchases.
1996, Nov 19--Residents voice views on Knight St. parking
Board approves two new part-time police officers.
1996, Dec 3 ---SC Board approves partial Knight St. parking ban
1996, Dec 3---SCCS secondary principal announces his resignationlled
1996, Dec 8---SC treasurer Kucinski set to retire after decade. SC Police
computers now inst
1996, Dec 17--SC likely to receive federal help to ease flooding
1996, Dec 19---Revitalizing SC is subject of New York Main Street Alliance
1996, Dec 20---Lake-effect storm dumps two feet of snow
1996, Dec 24---Flooding led to closing of portion of Route 5
1997
1997,Jan
7------Village hears comments on SC dredging
1997,Mar 3-----SC increases senior citizen property
tax exemption
1997, Mar 4----Bridge work to start on Howard Street night
1997, Mar 12---Sc Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt planned
1997, Apr------Cramped quarters topic in SCCS
1997, April 1--- Stolen sticks of explosives recovered in SC
1997, April 8---Three new officials sworn in at Silver Creek board meeting.
Village board schedules hearing on mayor's budget
1997, April 23- Silver Creek and Forestville to adopt budgets
1997, April 25-SC Moose and WOTM install officers
1997, May 20--SC looking into removal of signs
1997, May 25--Bicycle patrols help police agencies keep handle on outdoor crime
1997, May 31--Silver Creek, sheriff's department awarded domestic violence state
grants
1997, June
1---SC Coping with Route 20 construction
Century-old home is a chip off the old house (6 Ward)
1997, June 4---SC grants permission to remove 15 signs along Main St.
1997, July 10---SC Kiwanis plan summer picnic
1997, July 13---Business leaders and resident meet Wednesday on revitalization
of
downtown.
1997, July 28--Grape Festival set special dinner/dance for 30th
anniversary
1997, Aug 2----Anniversary dinner set for Grape Festival
1997, Aug 6----SC OKs right on red
1997, Aug 7----SC Veterans Assoc keeps on donation to the village
1997, Sept 14--30th Annual Festival of Grapes starts
1997, Sept 18---Village Board approves architectural firm for Ballpark
renovations
Lincoln Ave residents voice opinion to SC Board
1997, Oct 12---How one small agency (Silver Creek Police Dept) battles a big
problem ( Domestic
Violence)
1997, Oct 17---SC man arrested for church burglary last month
1997, Nov 7----SC Board approves purchase of old town hall
1997, Nov 10---SC Welcome sign to go up shortly
1997, Nov 12---SC cements sidewalk plan
1997, Nov 13---Lake Shore staffers have presentation at national conference
Couple raise concern over lack of grade requirements
1997, Nov 19---SC schedules 'Christmas in the Park'
1997, Nov 29---Committee recognizes renovation efforts
1997, Nov 30---Hard work resurrects a landmark ( Geitner theater/Backline)
Home of the week--23 Glenwood
1997, Dec 1----1998 150th anniversary Historic calendars are available
1997, Dec 4----SC Downtown revitalization Committee envisions SC of 2003
1997, Dec 17---Village to ask for bids for new fire pumper truck
1997, Dec 22---Buffalo company updates village on flooding program
1997, Dec 23---Hideaway Bay plans million-dollar renovation
Chamber lists decorating contest winners
1997, Dec 30---New indoor mini-golf course, "Putters" open daily in SC
1997, Dec 31-- Old Hanover Town Hall should be in SC hands shortly
1998
1998, Jan 2-------School Board
calls state aid projections "good start"
1998, Jan 6-------SC Boy found after 3 hour search
1998, Jan 7------ SC residents complain about Lincoln Ave
1998, Jan 12-----Report issued on SC social programs
1998, Jan 21-----SC to hold code book hearings
1998, Jan 27-----Residents reminded STAR deadline is March 1
1998, Jan 28-----Board hears update on Rt 5 water line
1998, Jan 30-----SC Sesquicentennial committee gearing up for celebration set
July 1-5
1998, Feb 1------SC girls to be first to receive cochlear implant in Buffalo
1998, Feb 4------SC may receive $40,000 state grant
1998, Feb 12----SC Discusses special-education law
1998,Feb 16-----YMCA will be meeting topic tonight in SC
1998,Feb 18-----SC Village board sets public hearing (New Codes)
1998, Feb. 20----School evacuated due to fear of potential gas explosion
1998, Feb 23-----Historian presents village history to county society
SC election to take place March 17
1998, Feb 25-----SC Board discusses licensing workers
1998, Feb 26-----SC Double English Program gets rave reviews
School board hoping for same tax rate in Hanover
1998, Feb. 27----Fire destroys house at 11 Tew St.
1998, Feb 28----People in Profile -Patty Campese
1998, March 4-----Political Sparks fly at SC Meeting
SC Board adopts local laws for mobile homes, skate boarding
1998,March 10----SCCS Board holds budget hearing, Meeting set for Downtown
Businesses,
Complaints surface in Village Board Election, VFW and the Backline receive
Chamber awards ( In Town Crier)
1998, March 11---SC Planning Board discusses LWRP funding
1998, March 15---Law Enforcement officials find benefit in Police Chief
Association
1998, March 16--- Concern raised at SCCS Board meeting over speed zone
1998, March 17---Silver Creek Board accept bid on new fire truck
1998, March 18----Police set neighborhood watch meeting
1998, March 19---SC Village Board certifies trustee election results
1998,March 19----Victorian theme is choice for business district ( Buffalo News)
1998,March 25----SC Board continues talk of licensing contractor
1998,March 26----SC Superintendent seeks no tax increase despite slight aid
1998, March 28---SC meets with state on LWRP
1998,April 4 -----People in Profile- Judge Lee Towne Adams
1998,April 7------Downtown Revitalization Committee Proposes Facade
Renovation
Recommendations, SC Starts Neighborhood Watch Program (In Town Crier)
1998,April 8-----Silver Creek Board reveals plans to buy former Newcomb Building
on Central Ave. at Mechanic St.
1998,April 19----The Ultimate family house in Sc 20 Oak St
1998,April 21---- SC Village Board proposes budget with reduced tax rate over
'97
1998,April 21----SC Plans to purchase blight building ( In Town Crier)
1998,April 24----SCCS adopts 12 million budget for '98-99
1998,April 30----SC Officials comment on land-application of sewer sludge
1998,May 6------ Rix Place residents lodge complaints about unruly teens to
Village Board
1998,May 11----- SC Planning Board to discuss comprehensive plan
1998,May 12------Officials looking for way to improve SC
1998,May 12------Village Deceases Tax rate for '98/99 Budget, SC Rec Dept Holds
Summer sign
up, Emergency Squad receives donation, Police Report, Sesquicentennial
looking for food and craft Vendors, 5 candidates vie for 2 school board seats,
Grand Opening Held for New Art Center in SC (In Town Crier)
1998,May 20----- SC BPW installs new Officers
SC Voters defeat (school) budget
1998,May 22------SC VFW and Aux installs new officers
1998,may 23------People in Profile Herman Griewisch
1998,May 26------Banquet held to honor SC Firefighters (In Town Crier)
1998,June 3-----Town Approaches SC about joint comprehensive plan
1998,June 7-----Taking back the streets-Neighborhood Watch
1998,June 9-----SC withdraws application for spreading sludge in Perrysburg
1998,June 9-----Chamber donates funds for new signs, Summer Concerts in park
announced
Chamber of Commerce flag sale for Sesquicentennial (In Town Crier)
1998,June 11----SCCS Board adopts contingency budget
1998,June 11----SCCS Board updated on energy project
1998,June 12----SCCS Board gets further info on BOCES rental
1998,June 13---- Walnut Tree planted in honor of Sesquicentennial by Major
Benjamin Bosworth Silver Creek Chapter of the DAR at
the
monument where the original tree stood
Library fundraiser planned
1998,June 15-----Hanover Historical Society will host programs in honor of SC
150th Anni
1998,June
16-----Police fingerprint students for ID Purposes
1998,June 24-----The Northern Lights Theatre Ensemble awards scholarships to
area students
1998,June 25-----Board OK's rental agreement with BOCES
1998,June 27-----Valedictorian and Salutatorian named at SCCS
1998,June 28----SC Home keeps couple busy
1998,July 1 ------Hanover Historical Talks and SC Sesquicentennial opens tonight
1998,July 2-------Silver Creek's Sesquicentennial opens
1998,July 3-------Hanover joins Silver Creek Youth Recreation
1998,July 7-------SC Village Board will continue its inquiry into energy saving
tonight
1998, July ------SC Class of 1953 holds 45th reunion
1998,July 12------Project Adventure a fun-filled program that teachers trust
1998,July 12------Anderson-Lee Library summer home tour to mix old and new
Sc Chamber expands yard sales
1998,July 14------SC Class of 1938 celebrates 60th reunion
1998,July 17------Technology updates discussed as part of latest SCCS project
1998,July 21------Grand Opening of Shirley Jane's Gourmet & Gifts ( In
Town Crier)
1998,July 22------Department color coding fire hydrants
Board accepts resignation of Summer Youth Program Director
1998,July 23------SCCS Board sets Capital Project vote for Sept 23
1998,July 24------SC Couple get three granddaughters in nine days
Festival of Grapes Pageant is scheduled held on Sept 12
1998,July 25-----Vaccination clinic set for SC
1998, Aug 5------SC Board OK's Adelphia Contract
1998,Aug 10-----Hanover woman ready to face challenges as Veterans agency
director
1998,Aug 11-----Village will begin paving streets (In Town Crier)
SC Downtown revitalization in action
1998, Aug 13----SCCS district expects taxes to remain as predicted
1998, Aug 13----SCCS board to hold info sessions on Capital Project
1998, Aug 14-----Youth group from SC church helping the needy with clothes
center
1998,Aug 18------SC Class of 1948 holds reunion
1998,Aug.19-----Silver Creek Board approves proposal from URS Greiner of
Buffalo to correct water lines in Village
1998,Aug 25-----Hoppy's Ice Cream has Grand Opening, SC address water line
deficiencies,
Police and Court Report, Hearing held for school addition, Pet parade
scheduled
during Grape Festival ( In Town Crier)
1998,Aug 27-----SCCS Class of 1978 holds 20th Reunion
1998, Sept 2-----SC Babe Ruth Sportsmanship award
1998,Sept 14-----SC Neighborhood watch meeting scheduled
1998,Sept 16-----Raccoons posing some problems in SC
1998, Sept 20----SC Festival of Grapes ends Today
1998, Sept. 24-- Silver Creek Central School proposed 6 million Capital
Project
approved 544 to 296. Completion date Sept 1998,
1998,Sept 24-----New distance video grant to assist SC School District
1998,Oct 7------SC mayor denies allegations
1998,Oct--------Commemorative stamp cancellation slated at two area post offices
Oct 17
1998, Oct 27-----V/SC and Quality Markets Plan Joint Fundraising for Park
Improvements
Tn of Hanover host Flood Mitigation Meeting
Smith's True Value donates Goods for Local Causes
(All in Town Crier)
Downtown Revitalization is Happening
1998,Nov 11----Anonymous leaflets stir Village of Silver Creek reservoir debate
1998,Nov 13----Mt. Carmel Seniors elect officers
1998,Nov 24----Village seeks funding solutions for mandated water line
improvements,
Town of Hanover Approves Employee Health Insurance Buyout, SC Police and
Court reports ( In Town Crier)
1998,
Dec 13-----SC offers revolving loans
1998, Dec. 22----Special Committee recommends sale of upper reservoir.
Local children enjoy
visit with Santa. Village of Silver Creek (Reports) In Town Crier
1998, Dec. 23--- SC committee discusses water Aid
1999
1999, Jan.2-------Last snow storm of 1998 dumps 2 foot of snow.
1999, Jan 2------Winter arrives-Wild weather pummels area with snow; leaves one
dead
1999, Jan 3-------Ice pelts area overnight. Rt 5 Between SC and Dunkirk closed.
Thruway from
Lackawanna to Ripley closed.
1999, Jan 4-------Winter keeps grip on WNY
1999, Jan 5-------Region blasted again-parts of Region received up to 15 inches
of
snow on Monday Jan 4
1999, Jan 6------ Porn photos shown briefly on Gateway Access 12
1999, Jan 11-----Officials look for assistance from public in snow battles
(white stuff
continues to fall, blow and drift
1999, Jan 12-----Fortnightly Club news, Hanover moves forward with comprehensive
plan (Town
Crier)
1999, Jan 13-----Sate of Emergency--winter weather has led Dunkirk to declare
state of
emergency. Buffalo snowfall as bad as it gets
1999, Jan 23-----Village investigates inappropriate images on Broadcast Access
12
1999,Jan 20------SC said not responsible for community access on programming
1999, Jan 22-----Democrats nominate three SC candidates.
1999, Jan 23-----Former Railroads in Silver Creek featured in Observer
1999, Jan 24-----Quick thaw produces flooding in spots. SC Fire Dept. responds
to
around 12 flooding calls throughout Saturday
1999, Jan 24-----SC GOP renominates two incumbents
1999, Jan 26-----Audrey Millar and J&N Enterprises receive Chamber Awards.
Town of Hanover
will purchase two new trucks. Hanover Democratic Club to Host Dinner
Program. Candidates nominated for Village offices. Hanover Republican Club
holds annual Banquet and prepares for Spring election. Mayor will seek
re-election. (In Town Crier)
1999, Jan.29-----Development eyed for former Main Street school
1999, Jan 30-----Msgr. Gill retires as Mt. Carmel Pastor--Father Mitka named
as
new pastor.
1999, Feb3------Reservoir committee releases final report
1999, Feb 11----Overheated dog dish may have caused fire
1999, Feb 12----SC revitalization loan OK'd
1999, Feb.17-----SC sells watershed property near Tri-County Country Club
1999, Feb.19----SC signs agreement to commence feasibility study for its Local
Waterfront Revitalization Project
1999, Feb 23--Village sells watershed properties, SC-Irving Chamber installs New
Officers and Give
Awards----In town Crier
1999, March 19-Tentative budget available in SC
1999,March 2--Mail recovered from gorge
1999, March 2--Undelivered mail recovered from creek. Buff News
1999, March 3--Former Niagara Therapy plant on Central Ave damaged during
heavy January snows. SC resident admits to dumping mail
1999,March 3--Damaged building stirs safety concerns
1999,March 6---Former Historic Preservation Fund and Revitalization
Committee
merge under newly formed SC Historic Preservation Society
1999, March 6--SC couple receives jury award
1999, March 9--New Restaurant welcome addition to Downtown SC. New Fire
truck arrives in SC.
Photo/ad SC Election candidates. It's a dream...a dream in the making..a dream
for our
future. (Waterfront development)( In Tn Crier)
1999, March 16--Board approved for lakefront study
1999, March 17--Democrats sweep SC election
1999, March 18-SC man faces prison term for dumping mail
1999, March 23-Tentative budget present for Village of SC. Village Board
approves $50,000
bond for Lakefront study. Police Reports. Hanover Tn Board action.
Democrats
sweep SC Village election. Cole Circus is coming to SC. In Town Crier
1999, April 1--Annual review completed in SC
1999, April 7---Short meeting marks new SC Board
1999, April 13--Space heater likely cause of house fire at 9 Maple Place
1999,April 13-- Tn of Hanover Board minutes review. Take your child to
work Day April 22,
1999. Festival of Grapes in memory of Natalie Lahnen. Local artist
creates
collector's items and joins Historic Preservation efforts. Village
reorganization
begins with budget. Old Home Days planning continues In Town Crier
1999, April 18--SC anticipates bare bones budget. SC names new appointees
1999, April 20--SC addresses upcoming projects
1999, April 21--Village board members receive assignments
1999, April 27--Village holds organization meeting. Bay area residents voice
concerns to Tn
Board,
SC Village Court and Police Reports. Spring Book sale at Library. SC
BPW
Card Party ( In Town Crier)
1999, April 27--Hanover board approves new town tax exemption
1999, April 29-County Law Enforcement group issues policy on sex offender
registration. (Police
Chiefs)
1999, April 30--Dedication set for new Village Pumper Truck
1999, May 4---SC OKs village budget
1999, May 7---Two meeting slated Tuesday in SC. ( Improve community and
Flood mitigation)
1999, May 11--Old Home Days set for July 2 &3
1999, May 11--Meet the Candidates for SCCS Board. Correction article re: SCCS
Board. Tn of
Hanover Justice court report. Old Home Days Features activities for young and
old.
Letter from the publisher. Town Tax exemption approved for disabled
residents
who quality under new Hanover Law. SC Village Board approves a 30%
property
tax increase In Town Crier
1999,May 12--SCCS budget increased to cover contractual pay hikes. Meeting
clarifies flood
mitigation in SC
1999, May 13-- SC Addresses violence worries (SCCS Board)
1999, May 14--Late budget decried in SC
1999, May 16--Three candidates seeking two SCCS board seats.
1999, May 18--Letter irks SC Village Board
1999, May 25--Village Board refutes accusations made in Editorial.(Letter) To
the (SC) Village
Board. Article on SC Downtown Revitalization and Historic
Preservation. Sc
Village Court. SC Optical celebrates 25 yrs in Business. Proposed
Demolition of
Irving Bldg subject of Hanover Public Meeting. (In Town Crier)
1999, June 8----Village Residents considering asking for Board
resignations. In Town Crier
1999, June 9----SC retain Street Supervisor
1999, June 10-- SC youth recreation rules released. SC appoints board
member
1999, June 16--Louis Pelletter appointed to Hanover Board
1999, June 22--In wake of 30% tax increase, Village Board now considers creation
of new
supervisory position at $35,000-plus salary. Village Board Actions.
Hanover Hose
Co. dedicates Ron Thompson Memorial Monument and Pavilion. Summer
Concert
schedule. Valedictorian and Salutatorian announced for SC. L.Pelletter
appointed
Tn of Hanover Councilman. SC Sports award Presented at Banquet. School
Board
approves tenure appointments. Old Home days activities set for July 2 & 3
.
SC Garden Club (In Town Crier)
1999, June 25-- Crossing pose railroad worries
1999, July 1-----High taxes concern SC
1999, July 13---Historic marker-"Steamship Erie" and "The Skew
Arch" are
dedicated at Old Home Days. Village expands duties of Water/Sewer
Superintendent. SC Village Board Meeting Summary-July 6 Notice:
Increase Train
Traffic Translation-Notice: Matter of Life Safety. (In Town
Crier)
1999, July 21---SC approves flood bonding
1999, Aug 3----Were victim, friends playing 'chicken' (article on fatal
train accident)
Street names stir confusion in Silver Creek
1999, Aug 4---- SC approves feasibility study for Flood Mitigation, Erosion
Control
and Recreational Access Plan for Silver Creek and Walnut Creeks
1999, Aug 10---SC Police promote bicycle safety, Railroad safety concerns
discusses in Village
Meeting. Festival of Grapes looking for bands to showcase. I n Town Crier
1999, Aug 12---Rabies clinic held at DPW
1999, Aug 12--Safety primary concern on railroad issues at Sunset and Hanford
bays
1999, Aug 22---Missing tax bills found
1999, Aug 24--SC Village Court report. Tn of Hanover acts to assist Local Fire
Dept. Personnel matters
top Village Agenda. Festival of Grapes sponsors amateur Photo contest. Missing
Village
Tax Bills found. Rabies clinic treats Pet of over 240 animal owners. Niagara
Fiddlers
perform at SC concert in the park. (In Town Crier)
1999, Aug 30---Public Hearing schedule for Sept 7 to discuss renaming of New
York
Central Ave. to Lake Ave.
1999, Sept.8---SC Board renames New York Central Ave to Lake Ave. Extension
1999, Sept 11--SC High School class of 1939 holds 60th Reunion
1999, Sept 19--Crowds pack Grape Festival
1999, Sept 20--Annual Grape Festival closes with parade
1999, Sept.21--SC completes computer upgrades for y2k
1999, Sept 21--Tn of Hanover gets tough on property maintenance and Junk
cars. Festival of Grapes
Pageant winner. Village accepts resignation of Street supervisor. SC
Emergency Squad
fund drive at 94%. Frank Kibelsbeck chosen to receive community service
award.
Anderson-Lee Library Annual fund drive update. ( In Town Crier)
1999, Oct 5---SC discusses tighter park enforcement
1999, Oct 12--SC to enforce prohibition of skate boarding and rollerblading in
Downtown. Tn of
Hanover getting nowhere with efforts to dredge Catt Creek, Donald
Dalrymple seeks
Re-election in Hanover ( In Town Crier)
1999, Oct 22-- Trustees note leaf pickup under way in SC
1999, Oct 25--ALCOSH addresses workplace violence and sexual harassment issues
to SC Employees
1999, Oct 26--Village Computers meet y2k compliance goal. Anderson-Lee
Library petitions Town of
Hanover to increase funding. Low interest loans for small business still
available.Chamber
announces contest winners. SC Police address several safety issues.
SC Court/Police
Report-Sept 1999. SCCS receives educational development grants. SCCS
receives
high grades in SUNY Buffalo study. ( In Town Crier)
1999, Nov 3--- Republicans sweep Hanover Elections
1999, Nov 4---Kiwanis Club of SC hosted annual Halloween Parade.
More than 75
Children attended
1999, Nov 9---Hanover seeks bid for dredging of cattaraugus creek.
Republicans make a clean
sweep in Tn of Hanover election. Several village properties up for public
bid.
1999, Nov 14--Village of SC's previous administration ended year in deficit.
)Lakeshore Penny Saver)
1999, Dec 7----V/SC announces results of 1998/1999 annual report.
Fortnightly club donates to
Anderson-Lee Library. SC Police Report. Hanover considers purchase of new
dump
truck ( In Town Crier) Caroling and living Nativity sponsored by SC Churches.
Chamber
Elects Officers for 2000. Speed Limit on Bennett Road reduced to 35 MPH.
1999, Dec 21--Area
Children visit with Santa. Village of SC Acts on Bids to sell surplus
properties, Catt
Creek dredging efforts gain momentum
2000
2000, Jan 29---5 yr renovation plan proposed for Village Ball Park
2000, Feb 8----Planning Board considers Ball Park Plan
2000, Feb 20---SC, Hanover and Forestville met to discuss consolidating the Code
Enforcement Office
2000, Mar 7---SC Central School decides against Universal Pre-K
2000, Mar 7---Anderson-Lee Library remodeling Project set to begin in spring
2000, Mar 21--SC Historic Preservation Society plans Old Home Days for July
2
2000, Mar 21--SC receives assistance from the Chautauqua Co. Dept of Public
Facilities and Economic
Development for a feasibility study on flood mitigation and development potential at the
Hideaway Bay area.
2000, Apr15--Observer article featuring Jack Borthwick and his band
2000, May 6--Anderson-Lee Library project begins in June
2000, May 23-Ball Park Project receives $10,000 from State Senator Mc Gee
2000, May 24-SC Ball Park Project meeting tonight in Ball park to discuss plans
for
re-development
2000, June 13-SC Village Wide Garage Sale set for Aug 15
2000, June 13-SC-Irving Chamber of Commerce announced Concert in the Park schedule
2000, July 4--SC Board agreed to accept bid for removal and replacement of
sidewalk on Park Place
2000, July 25-Circus is coming to SC on July 31. This is a fundraiser for the
Festival of Grapes
2000, Aug 9-Village applies for $100,000 grant for the Village Ball Park Project
from the
1996 Clean Water, Clean Air Act. Stuart Brown Assoc. will file the application
2000, Aug 22-Festival of Grapes 2000 set for Sept 14-17
2000, Aug 22-SC receives additional $5000.00 grant for Ball Park Project from
Chaut
Co. IDA
2000, Aug 24-Village to serve as lead agency for the State Environmental Quality
Review
for
proposed Ball park Project
2000, Sept 7-Plans for United Celebral Palsy Group Home t be discusses Sept. 20
2000, Sept 20-SC Proclaims Saturday as "Laurel Run Day"
2000, Oct 7-SC received 3.4 million dollars, zero per cent interest 30 year loan
from the
State Drinking Water Revolving Fund for the Water Project.
2000, Oct 18-SC adopts Cat Control Law
2000, Oct 24-SC Halloween Parade set for Oct 31
2000, Nov 18-Christ Chapel Wesleyan Church celebrates 50 yrs
2001
2001, Apr 4---Fire destroys House at 35 Howard St.
2001, Apr 9---SC Ball park Project is et to begin soon
2001,May 8---Fire damages JB Lamplite on Sunday
2001, June 25-First United Church Steeple restoration near completion
2001, July 25--SC Montessori School announces formation of Board of Trustees
2001,Aug 11--SC award bid for Water system to Janik Paving
2001, Aug 16--Chaut Co IDA approves loan for project involving
purchase of S. Howes
2001, Aug 17--SC Class of 1961 holds 40th reunion
2001, Aug 31--SCHS class 1951 celebrates golden anniversary
reunion
2001, Sept 4-- House at 4 Burgess St destroyed by fire
2001, Sept 17--Festivals ends with parade Sunday.
--Fire destroys house at 31 Lake Ave
--SC to hold prayer service Tuesday in remembrance of those lost in recent terrorist
attack in NYC
2001, Sept 19--SC gathers to reflect, look ahead on Tuesday
(recent events in NYC)
2001, Oct 7----Historic homes featured in new Village Park System
2001, Nov 8---Work continues on SC Park Pavilion and walking track
2001, Nov 9---SC Seniors hold installation dinner
2001,Nov 10---Ball Park Project receives grant from North Chaut.Community Foundation for new
handicap accessible
restrooms
2001, Dec 8----SC Club recalls Pearl Harbor attack
2001, Dec 18---Festival of Grapes donates to Ball Park Project
2002
2002, Jan 19----SC Water Tower Project to break ground in February
2002, Feb 6----Anderson-Lee Library receives donation from Friends of Anderson-Lee Library.
2002, Feb 26--SC breaks ground for Water Tower upgrade
2002, Mar 18--SC Ballpark get $2000 donation from SC Police PBA for pavilion patio
2002, Mar 19--SC BPW honors Woman of the Year-Margaret Wooley
2002, Apr 5---St. Joseph's Day feast enjoyed at Mt. Carmel Social Club
2002,Apr 13--Local UCP home close to construction
2002,June 19--Committee hears plans for Old Main St. school
June 19--SC concerts start July
11
June 19--SC receives $30,000
grant from Senator McGee and $20,000 from Assemblyman
Parment for Ball Park improvement and Sewer Plant erosion
2002, June 30--6th Annual Laurel Run starting July 19
2002, July 8----SC Ball Park Project receives Large donation
2002, July 18--Youth Recreation began July 8. 100 children signed up at June 19 registration
2002, July 20--Silver Creek School chief announces resignation
2002, July 25--Silver Creek School begins search for new superintendent
2002, Aug 17--Silver Creek School looking for interim Superintendent
2002, Aug 30--Class of 1952 celebrates 50th reunion
2002, Sept.21--Grape Stomping held Friday in Park
2002, Sept. 23-Silver Creek streets packed for Festival Parade
2002, Nov 7---Public meeting on SC Flood Study to be held on
Nov. 20
2002, Nov 7---SC receives $2000 grant from North Chautauqua Community Foundation for new 2-5
year old playground
2002, Nov 12--Grenada and Persian Gulf War added to War Monument in park
2002, Nov 19--SC approves dropping voter's registration
2002, Nov 20--SC receives $29, 500 for Ball Park Project
2002, Dec 29--SC receives $500 from Wal*Mart for Ball Park Playground
2003
2003, Jan 4-----SC Postal Carrier goes out in style-Dave Clark
2003, Jan 6-----Hanover approves funds-generator for traffic lights
2003, Jan 18----SC set to mark 200 yrs (1st settlers of SC)
2003, Jan 18----Mangano crosses scoring milestone
2003, Jan 20----Community invited to help select Superintendent
2003, Jan 22----SC gets water project grant
2003, Jan 25----Polar Bear swim at Hideaway Bay a Super Success
2003, Jan 25----Mangano does it all for Black Knights win over CVCS
2003, Jan 30----Honorees announced by SC-Irving Chamber
2003, Feb
3---Shuttle Tragedy
2003, Feb 3---SC Mayor (Heavern) won't seek re-election
2003, Feb 10--SC honors its soccer Champions
2003, Feb 11--Retrospect 50 yrs ago 2/11/1983--Bluebird Restaurant fire
2003, Feb 13--Paul Harvey honored by Library Board
2003, Feb 15--SC resident advised to watch for flooding
2003, Feb 16--Communities shed light on curfews
2003, Feb 19--Library hosting SC Art show
2003, Feb 22--Mangano lifts SC into C-1 Semis
2003, Mar 4---SCCS raises nearly $6000 for American Heart Assn.
2003, Mar 18--SC honors Mayor Heavern at his last meeting
2003, Mar 19--Turzillos takes Mayoral Title
2003, Mar 19--Flooding forces Sunset Bay Residents out
2003, Mar 19--Sadam Mocks ultimatum
2003, Mar 20--Assault begins-US launches military strike
2003, Mar 21--Forces begin Ground attack (Iraq)
2003, Mar 25--SC Tax Rate holds steady
2003, Mar 28--SCCS elects new President, Vice President
2003, Apr 9---Fire Destroys home at 37 Tew St
2003, Apr 12--Children Fair is set for June 18
2003, Apr 13--Fox steps down after 11 yrs as SC Justice
2003, Apr 20--SC BPW joins call for equal pay for women
2003, Apr 23--VFW Aux thanked for ribbons display in SC (Support for our Troops)
2003, Apr 25--SC holds off Cougars in Div 2
2003,Apr 27--Cpl Jason O'Connor serving in Operation Iraq Freedom
2003, May 09-a Public Hearing held on Adult Business, Tower location
2003,May 11--Fred Parisio celebrates 50 yrs with S. Howes
2003, May 13--SCCS Board ok's 15.7 million Budget Plan
2003, May 24--Laurel Run Preparation continues in SC
2003, May 27--SC Korean War Veteran Honored-Howard Clees
2003, June 05--SC
BPW installs Officers
2003, June 12--1st Children Fair set for Sat.
2003, June 21--SC Village Board, School Board, Hanover Board have joint meeting
2002, June 22--Local Author to be featured in SC--Ed Gard
2003, June 23--Library Exhibits to display 200 yrs of SC
2003, June 27--Michael Irvin to be commencement Speaker at SC
Graduation
2003, July 03--M.
Turzillo named Market President for Frost Bank
2003, July 03--New Principal named in SC
2003, July 04--Billy Buffalo to be in SC Monday
2003, July 09--Laurel Run Day proclaimed in SC
2003, July 13--SC event set for Saturday (Laurel Run)
2003, July 15--Library displays look at SC History
2003, July 15--Picturing 200 yrs of history
2003, July 19--Laurel Run marks another year of success
2003, July 19--SC Church welcome new pastor 1st United
2003, July 22--SC Children Fair considered a success in its 1st Run
2003, July 25--SC Class of 1938 celebrates 65th Reunion
2003, Aug 3-- Playground to be added to SC Park
2003, Aug 14--Anderson-Lee Library host family events
2003, Aug 17--SC Participates in shorten disaster drill
2003, Aug 17--Retrospect:20 yrs ago Trinity Lutheran
2003, Aug 20--Amendment to garbage law ok'd
2003, Aug 26--SCCS Class of 1968 35th Reunion
2003, Aug 27--SC-Irving Heritage Fund Created
2003, Aug 28--SCCS Class of 1948 hold reunion
2003, Sept 6--SC
Plans service to remember 9/11
2003, Sept 11--36th Annual Festival of Grapes insert to the paper
2003, Sept 12--SC and Dunkirk hold Observance to 9/11
2003, Sept 17-- Special Mail Cancel to be used in SC for 200th Anni of Village
2003, Sept 18--SCCS 50th Reunion Class of 1953
2003, Sept 19--Annual Grape Festival ribbon and dedication of 1st Settle Plaque
2003, Sept 20--36th Annual Stomp is a "Grape" Success
2003, Sept 22--Festival Closes with huge turnout for Parade
2003, Sept 27--New Pastor install in SC 1st United Church
2003, Oct 1-- SCCS to be site of access channel
2003, Oct 7--Power outage caused by Plant transformer fire
2003, Oct 9--Black Knight shut out Cougars
2003, Oct 9--Special playground ready in SC
2003,Oct 10--OES Silver Chapter No#288 celebrates its 100 birthday
2003, Oct 11--Anderson-Lee Library honors 'One in a Million Winner'
2003, Oct 12--SC Village playground up and ready
SC limits location of Adult Businesses
2003, Oct 24-- SC Senior install 03-04 Officers
2003, Nov 5--
Tampio wins Hanover Supervisor Post
2003, Nov 5-- Board told vehicles for sale considered junk if not licensed
2003, Nov 10--Historian seek information on WWII Roll of Honor Billboard
2003, Nov 13--Fire damages SC home at 17 Robinson St
2003, Nov 14--National Business Women Week Celebrated by BPW
2003, Nov 15--SC Superintendent takes Oath
2003, Nov 16-Two small Diners (Goodell Dining Co of SC) are moved from Ohio to
Upstate NY
2003, Nov 19--World Children day proclaimed in SC
2003, Nov 21--Mt Carmel Social Club installs 2003-2004 Officers
2003, Dec
4--Winter parking ban discussed at SC Board meeting
2003, Dec 12--Vandals blamed in sign damage at Lee-Anderson Library
2003, Dec 18--Neighborhood watch to begin in SC
2003, Dec 20--SC Student pitch in for Christmas
2003, Dec 20--SC/Irving Heritage Fund Committee receives pledges towards the
$100,000 goal
2003, Dec 28--SC native honored for working with Toys for Tots-Jim Bess Sr.
2003, Dec 31--Fire injures 6, destroys home in SC-Lincoln Ave
2004
2004, Jan 1----Red Cross assisting fire victim in SC
2004, Jan 1----SC artist to debut work Jan 16
2004, Jan 2----"Polar Bear" event in SC to raise money for good
causes
2004, Jan 3 Historical finds may impact Hanover waterline (Bebee Rd,
Franklin and Jackson St, Irving)
2004, Jan 5----Historian receives information on beacon light (SC
Lighthouses)
2004, Jan 6----SC youth found unconscious after "huffing"
2004, Jan 6---Neighborhood Watch meeting set for Jan 15in SC
2004, Jan 8----SC Board approves new winter ballpark hours
2004, Jan 9---Hanover historian plans honor for local baseball legend
(Howard Ehmke)
2004, Jan 13--More help sought for SC fire victims
2004, Jan 17--Neighborhood Watch meeting held in SC
2004
2004, Jan 26---cable Acess 12 up and running
2004, Jan 26---Veterans names posted on Website (Roll of Honor WWI &II)
2004, Feb 6----Snow removal a SC concern
2004, Feb 21--Village to lead Walnut/Sc bank stabilization project
2004, Feb 27--Area steps up flood prevention measures
2004, Feb 16---SC school boar given updates
2004, March 2--Early efforts curb flood threat in SC
2004, March 6--Improvement needed in SC Little League
2004, March 7--No Flooding reported in Sunset or Silver Creek
2004, March 17-Late Season Storm Socks WNY
2004, March 27-SCCS District looks at Student Conduct Program
2004, March 31-Village Tax Rate Hike possible in SC
2004, April 03---Amendment to SC Junk Law Sought
2004, April 07---Proposed SC Budget Hikes Taxes 99 Cents
2004, April 07---SC swears in Newly Elected Officials
2004, April 12---SC gears up for sidewalk program
2004, April 28---Ann Gorndt named Woman of the Year
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by: Louis F. Pelletter, Village Historian
Silver Creek, New York 14136