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Perrysburg UMC It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas gets new pastor Tentative Christmas By Rich Place Managing Editor

PERRYSBURG — When Grace Warren was serving as a secretary at Falconer United Methodist Church, she was able to work with the church’s pastor and get a unique perspective concerning the ins-and-outs of leading a congregation. She had possessed an interest in God growing up, but it wasn’t until just a handful of years ago that she realized she wanted to become a pastor. Now, she’s leading two United Pastor Grace Warren Methodist Church congregations — one in Forestville and one in Perrysburg. “I was 40 before it was clear to me that I was going to be a pastor,” she said. “I think I have the advantage because I was a church secretary for four years and I really saw ‘behind the scenes’ the weekly life of the church and realized there was more to do than just leading worship on Sunday morning.” Although Warren became a church secretary in 2005, it was years before that — growing up and being active in her own church’s See Pastor, Page 21

in Gowanda schedule announced GOWANDA — A recent snowfall, the decorating of trees in Chang Hu Park and the arrival of Thanksgiving can only mean Christmas is right around the corner. And for village residents, that also means the annual Christmas in Gowanda festival, bringing holiday cheer up and down Main Street, is approaching even quicker. Village officials continue to put the finishing touches on a schedule for the weekend, which begins with a preview night on Friday, Dec. 2 before climaxing with a wide array of activities on Saturday, Dec. 3. Highlights of the weekend include train rides, the annual tree lighting ceremony at Chang Hu Park and the Holiday Spirit Parade, this year followed by fireworks. All those events take place on Saturday. Press photo by Jason Riley Leading up to the Christmas in Members of Gowanda Chamber of Commerce on Saturday decorate a tree at Chang Hu Park in Gowanda weekend, the Gowanda preparation of the Christmas in Gowanda event, set for Dec. 3. Decorating the tree were (from left) Gary Patterson, Carol Sheibley, Mary Stelly and Bob Stelly. The tree was donated by Dixieland Tree

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I’ll Drink to That! to host grand opening

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Kym Deming, owner of I’ll Drink to That! Promotions, stands behind her desk at her new location at 10 Jamestown St. The business will be hosting a grand opening celebration Friday and Saturday, Nov. 25 and 26.

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GOWANDA — With the effort to bring customers inside doors of small town community stores this weekend for Small Business Saturday, one local shop dedicated year-round to promoting such merchants will host its grand opening. I’ll Drink to That! Promotions, open for more than a year but recently moved across the creek to 10 Jamestown St., will host its grand opening celebration from 1 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26. “I’m a new company; I’m a baby,” said Kim Deming, owner of the busines, noting she opened her business in Octo-

ber 2015. “I’m going through the growing pains but I’m having a blast doing it.” And she is also excited for Small Business Saturday, a nationwide event that focuses attention on local shops like hers and the ones she helps promote. “It’s super exciting,” she said about Small Business Saturday. “I’m really hoping Gowanda does really well. We are trying to promote people to come here instead of going to the mall. There’s so many stores right here.” Deming’s business is a unique one. Her spacious location allows her to host events while still keeping an inventory of goods from local vendors, artisans and direct sales companies like Avon and Stanley Home Products, among others.

“I’m a gateway to any direct sales company you need,” she said. Customers can come in and order from direct sales companies or browse the selection or products already available there. I’ll Drink to That! Promotions moved from 4 East Main St. in the same building as Gowanda Eye Care. She had no qualms with the location personally, but it served more as office space than a full-scale showroom-style shop. “This is a huge, beautiful building,” Deming said about her new location. “There’s two windows and there’s a storefront. We just had an office (on East Main Street). No one knew we were there unless they knew we were there. Exposure here has been tenfold.” In addition to the selling of goods and promotion of small businesses and artisans, Deming also allows others to utilize the space at her new location for anything from birthday parties to busi-

ness meetings. The space, already surrounded by a collection of direct sales company products, can also be useful as a site for launch parties for other such items. The room also allows her to host events like paint nights. “We’ve had some of the local group homes in for painting socials during the week,” she added. The final aspect of her business is promotions and event planning. Deming recently organize the psychic fair held earlier this autumn in town. The grand opening event on Friday and Saturday will feature a prize wheel, vendors and popcorn, and additional food and soft drinks will be available for purchase. For more information on the grand opening or any of the services Deming offers, call 532-3836 or 480-5008 or search “I’ll Drink to That” on Facebook.

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LOCAL BRIEFS GOWANDA — The Gowanda Police Department reminds residents that the village’s winter parking ban, which began Nov. 1, will last until April 1, 2017. During this parking ban, it is illegal to park any vehicle on the road between midnight and 7 a.m. Any vehicles parked on the roadway in violation of the parking ban may be subject to a parking ticket.

Springville Community Chorale to present concert Dec. 4 SPRINGVILLE — Following a brief hiatus, the Springville Community Chorale has regrouped under the leadership of Colleen Marcello Brecker and will present a Christmas concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4 at the Springville First United Methodist Church. The chorale is composed of singers, director and accompanist from Springville, West Valley, Gowanda and other communities nearby. It is a group open to all who love to sing and presents concerts that include a wide variety of musical styles in four-part harmony. The Christmas concert consists of many popular Christmas songs familiar to most people. There is no charge for attending, but in the spirit of the season there is opportunity to contribute canned or paper goods to the local food bank. The Springville First United Methodist Church is located at 474 East Main St.

Civil War Society of WNY to host presentation on local G.A.R. history SPRINGVILLE — The Western New York Civil War Society, in conjunction with Echoes Through Time and the Lucy Bensley Center, will host a presentation Nov. 30 on the history of the G.A.R. in Western New York. Derek Otto, who performs genealogy research for the Lucy Bensley Center, will conduct a PowerPoint presentation about the G.A.R., also known as the Grand Army of the Republic and a precursor to the American Legion. The presentation will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30 at the Lucy Bensley Center in Springville. It’s part

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of a monthly series hosted by The Western New York Civil War Society, with presentations held on the last Wednesday of each month. Admission is free and the public is welcome to attend. Donations will be accepted for the Civil War Preservation Trust. Light refreshments will be served. The Lucy Bensley Center is located at 23 N. Buffalo St. in Springville. For additional information, contact Tom Place, curator at Echoes Through Time, at 957-2740.

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Want the truth? Read a newspaper by an actual journalist. As a newspaper And here stand reporter whose entire newspapers — in career has spanned whatever form they less than a decade, present themselves, I’m no stranger to whether in print or the doom-and-gloom online — so often attitude of newspaheralded as one of the pers that too often best sources for truth. overshadows the great The recent advent work journalists do on into the mainstream a daily basis. Rich Place spotlight that social Newsrooms are Managing Editor media can be a dangershrinking. Operating ous way to get news budgets are being shouldn’t be surprising. trimmed. People are getting all Good journalism will always their news from Facebook. exist. I believe although newspaWait — hold up for a minute. pers will continue to evolve with That last statement is about as acthe changing times, people will curate as some of the news you’ll continue to look for truth from see circulating around social journalists from those in their own media in recent weeks. hometown to those around the It’s widespread knowledge world. Google and Facebook are seeking Will we post on Facebook and to crack down on fake news stories tweet and post information on our which, some believe, swayed website? Certainly. I’ve come to people’s ballots on Election Day. learn in this profession that we as Whether it did or not, the danger of believing everything you see on journalists can’t fear the internet but we should embrace it and use the internet — a common phrase it to better inform the public. — seems to be more evident now Because that’s our job — to than ever. distribute information. It’s both ironic yet not surprisPeople want to hear the truth. ing you likely heard about crackNewspapers have told the truth for ing down of fake news from an years and we don’t intend on stopactual news source, whether it be ping that practice anytime soon. an article or a news video created

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Time seemed to stop and a nation mourned By Dr. Robert L. Heichberger Contributing Columnist

Many of our neighbors and folks in our area as well as this nation of ours have not forgotten. Fifty-three years have passed. It was a clear, brisk day in November 1963. The eastern horizon was lit with silvery rays of sunlight on this bright Friday morning. As usual, teachers and students greeted each other at the Main Street School in East Aurora. I was the school principal at the time. Little did any of us know, there would be a heart rending tragic event in Dallas, Texas that day, the 22nd of November. This event would leave a lasting memory on the lives of millions upon millions of people the world over. Later that day, around 2 p.m., the head custodian of the school building alerted me that something terrible must have happened. He heard a report on radio and somber music was being played on the airwaves. Almost at the same time, the school switch board notified us that our President, John F. Kennedy, had been tragically, senselessly assassinated. All of us were terribly devastated. Immediately, it occurred to me that the students, faculty and staff would be completely in shock; I knew that they must be told of this tragedy before school dismissal. Immediately, I went to every

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classroom and spoke with the pupils and their teachers. Many broke into tears, and all were devastated with grief and disbelief. Many of these same school children, now in 2016, are in their 50s and 60s, and they have not forgotten. Events of this magnitude stay permanently embossed in one’s memory — it seems like only yesterday. The following day, it was a Saturday, the newspaper arrived at our home. The bold black banner headline read “KENNEDY DEAD, SHOT BY SNIPER IN TEXAS.” I think it is fair to say that nearly all major newspapers around the world carried the story of the earth shaking event of the day before. Regular radio and television programming was temporarily suspended and replaced with somber music on radio and TV news coverage from the nation’s capital. For the next several days, time seemed to stand still for most Americans. Many of us remember Sunday, Nov. 24, early afternoon, when live television cameras were rolling. Lee Harvey Oswald, who had been arrested for the assassination, was shot by Jack Ruby. Oswald died two hours later at Parkland Hospital in Dallas. The entire nation, if not most of the world, were glued to their television sets. See Kennedy, Page 22

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Collins 50 Plus Seniors activities SUNDAY, NOV. 27 Pickleball with Lois — 6:30 p.m. at L.K. Painter Center gym. (free) ■

MONDAY, NOV. 28 Exercises with Pat — 9 a.m. at L.K. Painter Center gym. (free) ■

TUESDAY, NOV. 29 Active Senior Aerobics with Kim — 9 a.m. Painter Center gym. (fee for this class) ■ AARP Defensive Driving Class — 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m at L.K. Painter Center Community Room. Park in the rear parking lot. Please check in by 8:45 a.m. Be sure to bring your driver’s license and a ballpoint pen. (Pre-registration required.) ■

— 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Shop ‘N’ Save in Gowanda. ■ Quilting with Florence — 10:30 a.m. at Collins Library Community Room. (free) ■ Games & crafts with Pat — 1 p.m. at Painter Center Rose Room. (free) ■ Senior Bowling — 1 p.m. at K&L Lanes in Gowanda. FRIDAY, DEC. 2 Exercises with Pat — 9 a.m. at Painter Center gym. (free) ■ Salvation Army Red Kettle Drive — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Shop ‘N’ Save in Gowanda. ■ Movie Day – 1 p.m. at the Collins Library. This month’s film is a comedy starring Steve Martin and Diane Keaton. Popcorn will be served. ■

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 30 Exercises with Pat — 9 a.m. at Painter In case of bad weather check out ChanCenter gym. (free) nel 2 News for any closing alerts. ■ Salvation Army Red Kettle Drive ■

Collins Public Library events COLLINS — Upcoming events taking place at the Collins Public Library include: ■ Monday, Nov. 28, 6:30 p.m., Lego Club. Participants can build with Legos. Ages 4 to 12. Registration is appreciated but not required. ■ Thursday. Dec. 1, 6 p.m., Zentangle. This is a teen program for ages 1017. Zentangle is an easy, fun, relaxing method of drawing that uses patterns to create artwork. No artistic talent needed! Participants will learn several easy patterns to get started. Sketch pads and guides as a take home gift! Call or stop in to register! ■ Friday, Dec. 2, 1 p.m., Senior Movie. Starring: Steve Martin, Diane Keaton and John Goodman. When four generations of the Cooper clan come together for their annual Christmas Eve celebration, a series of unexpected visitors and unlikely events turn the night upside down, leading them all toward a surprising rediscovery of family bonds and the spirit of the holiday.

■ Monday, Dec. 5, 6 to 7 p.m., Magical Creatures. Unicorns, dragons, and ogres, oh my! Join the library for stories, crafts and games as they explore the world of magical creatures. Ages 6 to 10, please stop by the library or call 532-5129 to register. ■ The library has a community room that is available for community groups. Call for availability. ■ Did you know? Erie County Library cards are available to all Erie County residents, all individuals who work in Erie County, and all those who live in the Gowanda School tax district. ■ Stay up to date with events at the library by ‘liking’ the library on Facebook at Collins Public Library. Library hours: Monday, 2 to 8 p.m.; Tuesday, 2 to 8 p.m.; Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, 2 to 8 p.m.; Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Sunday, closed. Call 532-5129 for more information.

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Freda I. Rothfuss COLLINS — Freda I. Rothfuss, 76, of Collins, passed away Friday (Nov. 18, 2016). Mrs. Rothfuss was born Oct. 4, 1940, the daughter of the late Richard and Agnes (Moore) Hunt. She was married to Frederick C. Rothfuss Jr., who predeceased her in 2014. She was a graduate of Ten Broeck Academy. She worked at Sears in Hamburg and sold handmade jewelry at local craft shows. She is survived by a daughter, Jennifer (Nicolas) Fischietto; a brother, Dean

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Margaret D. Ross (Betsy) Hunt; two brothers-in-law, Robert Phair and Charles Boehmer; a sister-inlaw, Alice Hunt; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Rothfuss was predeceased by two sisters, Edna Hunt-Boehmer and Millie Phair; and a brother, Charles Hunt. Friends called at the Mentley Funeral Home Inc., 105 East Main St., in Gowanda on Sunday (Nov. 20, 2016). A Mass of Christian Burial was said Monday (Nov. 21, 2016) at St. Joseph’s RC Church in Gowanda. Burial was in Collins Center Cemetery.

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WACO, Texas — Margaret D. Ross, 93, of Waco, passed away Friday (Nov. 18, 2016). Margaret was born in Portland, N.Y., on June 5, 1923, the daughter of John and Bessie Anderson Deakin. She lost her mother to death when she was 16 years old and her father when she was 21. She lived in Collins, N.Y., with her sister, Grace Doerfield, and family while attending Gowanda High School, graduating in 1941. Following high school she lived with Ralph and Pauline Barber while working at Ajax Flexible Co. in Westfield, N.Y., for several years in the accounting department. Margaret married Robert E. Ross, a high school classmate, on June 8, 1946, in Westfield. They moved with the Air Force to Alaska, Indiana, Louisiana, England and Germany before coming to Waco in 1965. She was truly devoted to her husband Bob, a doting mother to her children and loved her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and dearly cherished her friends. She always had time to share a conversation, always so supportive and inspirational, and always said, “I love you!” She was a superb cook and every meal was cooked and presented with thought and perfection. She enjoyed nature’s beauty, especially flowers of any kind.

Margaret was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church, where she faithfully served as the Bereavement Committee chair for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Harold Deakin, Delay Deakin and Alfred Deakin; and six sisters, Grace Doerfel, Florence LaVoice, Mable Seekins, Sarah Bookhaven, Marjorie Hamilton and Mary Deakin. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Bob Ross; two sons, Daniel J. (Marsha) Ross of Fort Worth and Robert E. Ross Jr. of Waco; a daughter, Susan R. (Richard) Meyer of Dallas; nine grandchildren, Robert E. Ross III, David Ross, Angela Hart, Patricia Beason, Justin Ross, Anna Meyer, Grace Meyer, William Meyer and Marie Meyer; five great-grandchildren, Jackson, Lauren, Ella, Gavin and Christian; two nieces, Virginia Toliver and Elizabeth Deakin; and a nephew, James Deakin. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Tuesday (Nov. 22, 2016) at St. Louis Catholic Church. Burial followed at Oakwood Cemetery. Rosary was recited Monday (Nov. 21, 2016) at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd., followed by visitation with her family. Memorials may be made to St. Louis Catholic Church or Reicher High School.

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Collins Center Seniors news COLLINS — The next gathering of the Collins Center Seniors will be Nov. 28 at the Gowanda American Legion with a potluck lunch at noon followed by a short meeting. It should be noted dues are $5 annually per person and must be received no later than Dec. 30 to remain a member. Dues can be paid at the monthly meeting or by sending to Mary Strickfaden at 3111 Foster Rd., Gowanda, NY 14070. The group’s last trip for the year is a customer appreciation day at the Seneca Niagara Casino on Dec. 13. Seats are available. A new event has been added to the calendar of Collins Center Seniors. On Friday, March 31, 2017, the group will begin its day with coffee and donuts at Kleinhans Music Hall then enjoy a performance of “Midtown Men.” The high-octane musical tour de force that took the “Jersey Boys” phenomenon to Broadway and beyond brings to life the greatest hits of the ‘60s, rocking performing arts centers across the continent.

The Midtown Men are lifting audiences to their feet with a powerhouse sevenpiece band and high-spirited, adrenalinepowered performance as the iconic Four Seasons. Lunch will follow at (716) restaurant and the group will stop at Parkside Candies before heading home. A deposit is required to hold a seat. Also new: on Sunday, April 30, 2017, the Collins Center Seniors are off to Shea’s for the afternoon performance of “Cabaret.” This Tony-winning musical is about following your heart while the world loses its way. Prior to the show the group will enjoy a sit-down lunch at the Pan American Grill and Brewery at the Hotel Lafayette. A deposit is required to hold a seat. Flyers and information are expected to be at the November meeting for an eight-day trip in early May 2017 to Savannah, Charleston and Myrtle Beach. The Collins Center Seniors will be collecting letters to Santa. The letters will be deposited in a special mailbox at Macy’s Department Store. Macy’s do-

nates $1 to “Make A Wish Foundation” for every letter collected. The group has collected over 8,000 letters in four years for this fun and worthwhile cause. For additional information, visit www.knowhowtours.com/collinscenter or contact Irene Pfeifer at 532-4268 or Bridget Farner at 532-9586. Make checks payable to Collins Center Seniors, 13851 Quaker St., Collins, NY 14034

Snowbirds to hold March reunion RUSKIN, Fla. — Area residents heading down to Florida this winter will want to mark Sunday, March 5, 2017 on their calendars, as an annual reunion dinner for “snowbirds” will be held at the Ruskin Moose Lodge on that date. For additional information, call Sally O’Brien, (615) 849-5291.

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POLICE REPORTS GOWANDA POLICE DEPARTMENT ■ Nov. 7, 4:20 p.m., Tammy M. Kendall, 39, of Gowanda, was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell. Kendall was turned over to the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Department. ■ Nov. 12, 11:45 p.m., Jason Dash, 39, of Gowanda, was charged with disorderly conduct and obstruction of governmental administration. ■ Nov. 13, 9:16 p.m., Kc R. Bomberry, 20, of Irving, was charged with criminal mischief, driving while intoxicated, third-degree aggravated unlicensed

operation of a motor vehicle and open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle. ■ Nov. 17, 3:22 p.m., Shannon E. Blasak, 29, of Gowanda, was charged with criminal mischief and child endangerment. ■ Nov. 17, 7:30 p.m., responding to a warrant for violation of probation, police arrested Michael Smith, 43, of Gowanda. ■ Nov. 17, 9 p.m., responding to a warrant for failure to appear in court, police arrested Paige Kennedy, 22, of Gowanda.

CATTARAUGUS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ■ GOWANDA — Lynn E. Dombkiewicz, 55, of Salamanca, was charged at 5:54 p.m. Nov. 12 with aggravated driving while intoxicated with a blood alcohol content of 0.18 percent or higher; petit larceny and second-degree criminal trespassing, both class A misdemeanors; failure to keep right; and failure to maintain a lane. Patrol pulled Dombkiewicz over in her vehicle along Route 353. She allegedly had a stolen dog in her vehicle.

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■ CATTARAUGUS — Patrol responded to a vehiclepedestrian accident that involved a 7-year-old boy at 12:44 p.m. Nov. 13 on Route 353. The boy was transported to Buffalo Women and Children’s Hospital via Mercy Flight for serious but non-life threatening injuries. There will be no charges in the case.

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NORTH COLLINS VILLAGE POLICE NORTH COLLINS — In October, the North Collins police officers were on duty for 149 hours. A Halloween detail was scheduled with three officers in total on duty. Officers patrolled in both patrol vehicles and on foot. Halloween night resulted in an uneventful night. On Oct. 22, a drug drop off was conducted in concert with the Federal Drug Enforcement Agency and Erie County Healthy Department. This program allows for any resident to dispose of any old or unwanted drugs and needles to prevent them from falling into the wrong hands. This detail resulted in 25 vehicles turning in a total of 57 pounds of unwanted drugs and needles. Many of these drugs were prescribed narcotics. At the conclusion of the detail, all items received were submitted to the Drug Enforcement Agency for disposal. Officers responded to a total of 50 requests for police, which included some traffic stops. In addition, regular property checks were conducted of schools, businesses, public property and vacant properties. Regular curfew checks were also conducted. Officers responded to the following: ■ 1 marijuana growing operation ■ 1 criminal trespass complaint

1 neighbor dispute 1 warrant served ■ 2 distrubances ■ 1 suspicious incident ■ 1 suspicious person ■ 1 suspicious vehicle ■ 2 open burning complaints ■ 1 welfare check ■ 1 animal complaint ■ 2 alarms ■ 1 assist to the emergency medical services ■ 3 community policing details ■ 3 court details ■ 1 funeral detail ■ ■

Also, the North Collins police issued 32 traffic tickets in October. These included 24 tickets for speeding. Speeds ranging from 47 mph in a 35 mph zone to 57 mph in a 35 mph zone in the village, and 1 ticket for 61 mph in a 45 mph zone on Route 62 while patrolling to the town park. The average for speeding tickets in the village was 49.04 mph in a 35 mph zone. 1 ticket was issued for unlicensed violations. On Oct. 29, the police department participated at the North Collins Veterans Tribute at Marion Fricano Town Park. This detail was provided at the request of the veterans’ organization.

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Erie Co. Legislature ratifies snow plow contract The Erie County Legislature approved a three-year extension of the snow plow contract with 31 local municipalities at last week’s session. The county and towns collaborate to

remove snow and ice from county roadways throughout the snow season. Without this contract and the assistance of town plows, the county would struggle to properly maintain all of its

Two arrested in Salamanca drug bust SALAMANCA — Two Salamanca residents were arrested Friday, Nov. 18 after a joint investigation by the Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force and the Salamanca Police Department found drugs at their apartment. Paul Johnson and Brenda Ackley of 53 Jefferson St., lower apartment, were charged with second-degree use of drug paraphernalia at 5:40 a.m. Johnson was also charged with third-degree possession of a controlled substance, and Ackley was charged with fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance. Authorities said the charges were filed after a lengthy investigation by the Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force. Johnson was held in lieu of $2,000 bail and Ackley was released. The task force was also assisted by Gowanda Police Department, Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s office Special Response Team and New York State Police.

roadways. “This is a good example of a regional partnership that benefits the entire community. The towns have been an asset in keeping county roads clear of snow and ice throughout the winter months and I am pleased that a fair deal has been reached. With measurable snow forecasted in just a few days, it is good to know that this issue is resolved and that towns are ready to assist the county,” said Majority Leader Joseph Lorigo. The contract was approved 10-0 at the Legislature’s Nov. 17 session and will be approved by each town board. “I am pleased to see that a fair snow plow contract for the towns and county has been reached,” said Chairman John Mills. “I wish that a deal could have

been sorted out easier and quicker, it was stressful knowing this issue was unsettled going into November. However, with both sides in agreement, I am happy that county roads can be properly maintained this coming winter and for the next three years.” “An unsettled snow plow contract could have been a dangerous situation had we experienced early snowfall, but I am pleased that public safety threat didn’t come to fruition,” added Legislator Edward Rath. “After a long process it is good to see the issue resolved and a contract is agreed upon in the best interest of residents, towns and Erie County.” With approval of this contract extension, the county agrees to pay the municipalities through August 2019.

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Author of book on old memorial hospital introduced to Perrysburg Town Board By Phil Palen Press Reporter

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PERRYSBURG — The author of a new book bo on the history of J. N. Adam Memorial Hospital was introduced by historian Jody Ho Shaw Sh at the Nov. 14 Perrysburg Town Board meeting. m Photographer, artist, writer and environmentalist Char Szabo-Perricelli has r written “J. N. Adam Memorial Hospital w – Her Inside Voice,” a pictorial record of the former tuberculosis sanitarium that opened in 1912 but since has fallen into disrepair because of ownership disputes and disr years yea of neglect. Profusely illustrated, her book boo includes a brief history of the institution

from the 1909 legislation that established it, through its transition in 1960 to a treatment center for children with developmental disabilities, to its closure in April 1993. Many of Szabo-Perricelli’s recent photographs show the deplorable condition of the once-proud complex that has sat idle for nearly a quarter century. It also includes stories and accounts of former patients at the TB hospital. This hardcover book contains 198 pages and more than 400 color photographs. It is available from the Museum of disABILITY History in Williamsville. Details are available online at store.museumofdisability. org. Continued on next page

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Nov. 25-Dec. 1, 2016 Continued from previous page In other business at the Nov. 14 town board meeting: â&#x2013; A local law was proposed to supersede the requirement that the town highway superintendent reside within the township. Supervisor Dennis Stopen said a public hearing will be held at the Dec. 12 town board meeting to expand the residency limit for the position to include the towns of Persia and Dayton as well as Perrysburg. The measure would be subject to a town-wide referendum. â&#x2013; The board also scheduled a public hearing Dec. 12 for a six-month moratorium on commercial solar power installations designed specifically to convert solar energy to electricity for sale to the power grid. He said the town needs time to enact building codes regulating socalled â&#x20AC;&#x153;solar farms.â&#x20AC;? However, individual solar collectors for private residential use would be exempt from the new rules. â&#x2013; Water Superintendent Robin Clark reported that every hydrant in the Perrysburg water district has been exercised and greased. He said there are about 100 hydrants in the system. The motor on the air stripper, which removes gases from the reservoir on Peck Hill Road, was rebuilt by town employees, saving between $4,000 and $5,000, according to Clark. He reports good water quality throughout the district. â&#x2013; Highway Superintendent Daniel Stang said the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trucks are equipped for winter service as the department transitions with the change of seasons. They are finishing up lawn mowing on town property this week. Stang said that culvert pipe installation on town roads is nearing completion, and a project to replace a 60inch pipe on Wardtown Road is complete

except for blacktop. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every day without snow is a cost savings,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x2013; Clerk Tamara Utley collected $1,923.70 in fees in October. The townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s share was $831.25. â&#x2013; Town Justice Lori Dankert closed 19 vehicle and traffic cases, six penal law cases and one animal control case in October. A total of $2,913 in court fines and surcharges were collected. â&#x2013; Assessor Bonnie Rae Strickland said that renewal applications for agricultural, senior and enhanced STAR property tax exemptions will be mailed out after Thanksgiving. Basic STAR exemptions remain the same, but enhanced STAR exemptions must be renewed annually. Strickland said that residents are starting to receive rebate checks from the state for the town staying within the tax cap limit. Also during the meeting, the board: Approved payment from the following accounts: General Fund, $9,523.69; Highway Fund, $13,683.83; Perrysburg Central Water District, $3.803.54; Versailles lighting district, $1,195.65; Special Residential District, including lighting and waste disposal, $1,927.94; Special Sewer District, $414.67; and Versailles Water District, $938.56. Expenditures for October totaled $31,487.88. â&#x2013; Approved the 2017 town budget. â&#x2013; Reappointed Melvin Shaw as code enforcement officer effective Nov. 1. â&#x2013; Heard Councilwoman Mary Denea report that five new picnic tables were ordered from an Amish man and will replace the old ones next spring.

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Alexander named C South offensive MVP Ortiz wins team sportsmanship award

Gowanda/Pine Valley senior running back Kameron Alexander won the Western New York Class C South division offensive player of the year after a record-setting season. Alexander led the Panthers to the Section 6 Class C semifinals and ran for a school-record 1,701 yards on 166 carries (10.3 yards per attempt) for 21 touchdowns. The Panthers also won the team sportsmanship award, presented to Gilberto Ortiz. Southwestern linebacker Wyatt Perry won defensive player of the year after recording 101 tackles (23 for loss) with a fumble recovery and two forced fumbles. Gowanda/Pine Valley had five firstteam divisional all-stars, two on offense and three on defense. Alexander and junior offensive lineman Jiyah MentleyPeters made the first team offense and senior defensive lineman Ethan Francis and senior linebackers Ortiz and Marcus Jones made the first-team defense. Making the second team from Gowanda were senior running back Connor Halftown, junior offensive linemen Jaydon Jimerson and Robbie Clutter, sophomore defensive lineman Andrew Musacchio, sophomore linebacker Caleb Maloney and senior defensive back David Poff. Sophomore Adam Sisti was an honorable mention. Division champion Southwestern led with eight first-team all-stars, AlleganyLimestone and Salamanca had three each, Cassadaga Valley/Falconer two and Chautauqua Lake one.

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Gowanda/Pine Valley senior running back Kameron Alexander won the Western New York Class C South division offensive player of the year.

CLASS D Cattaraugus-Little Valley senior running back Drew Stevens earned a first-team all-star honor in the WNY Class D division. Also for the Timberwolves (1-7), three juniors — wide receiver Austin Baker, offensive Tim Ulinger and defensive tackle Andrew Minnekine — made the second team. Seniors Austin Genberg, TJ Southwick and Tyler Penrod earned honorable mentions. C-LV’s Jason Opferbeck was named to the all-academic team. Regular season and sectional champion Maple Grove earned the league’s offensive MVP (Brad Benson), defensive MVP (Trevor Micek) and coach of the year (Curt Fischer). Franklinville/Ellicottville’s Preston Hutchinson won lineman of the year and the Titans won the sportsmanship award, presented to Dooley Brennan. Silver Creek/Forestville’s Trent Hartloss and Randolph’s Wyatt Sluga split the co-scholar athlete of the year. Portville punter Colin Kloc and Silver Creek/Forestville kicker Bill Seiders shared the special teams MVP.

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Gowanda sports report By Mark Benton Sports Correspondent

GOWANDA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Gowanda Recreation has an opening for a youth counselor to assist with the roller skating program on Monday nights beginning Dec. 5 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Academy Place. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age and in good academic standing. If interested, please apply at the Village Hall at 27 E. Main St. or call the recreation director at 532-4053. The deadline for applications is Dec. 1. â&#x2013; Gowanda Central School has never sponsored a boys or girls varsity swimming team. However, this past fall several girls from GCS joined up with the Eden Central School girls team. This winter, five boys from GCS have signed up and have begun practicing with Eden. The first boys swim meet for

the Gowanda/Eden team is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 2 at Tonawanda. â&#x2013; The Gowanda Recreation Learn to Ski Program at Holiday Valley will begin on Sunday, Jan. 8. The bus will leave from the front circle of the high school at 1:15 p.m. and return at 8:30 p.m. The cost for those students in grades 5-12 that have their own equipment is $235. Students that have to rent skis will pay $330 and renters of snowboards will pay $350. The price includes round trip transportation to Holiday Valley for eight consecutive Sundays. There is also a free bonus day in March. There is still room for any student and adult chaperone (skiing is free) that would like to register. Please call 532-4053 for more information. â&#x2013; Roller skating for students in kindergarten through eighth grade will begin on Monday, Dec. 5 at the Acad-

emy Place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The cost that includes skates remains at $2 per night. The program will be held every Monday night through Feb. 27 when school is in session. The will be no roller skating during school vacations or snow days. â&#x2013; The 44th consecutive Gowanda Turkey Bowl touch football game was held on Thursday, Nov. 24 at the George Dispenza Memorial Field. Two of the participants have competed in all 44 games while several others have played in at least 25 contests. It is the longest Thanksgiving day consecutive streak of a reunion football game in Western New York. The runner up is West Seneca with 35 consecutive games. â&#x2013; The boys and girls varsity basketball seasons at Gowanda Central School begin during the first week in

December. The boys will host the RoyHart Rams in a non-league encounter on Friday, Dec. 2. The girls will travel to Sherman for their non-league opener on Tuesday, Dec. 6. The junior varsity games will begin at 6 p.m. before the varsity teams tip-off at 7:30 p.m. â&#x2013; The Gowanda Central School varsity wrestling team is eagerly awaiting the start of the 2016-17 season according their longtime coach Mark Leous. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will be wrestling in Division I this year and return three seniors,â&#x20AC;? he said. The seniors are David Poff, who finished third in Section VI last year, along with Ethan Francis and Chuck Valone. The Panthers also have several talented underclassmen with plenty of experience that has Coach Leous excited about the upcoming campaign. More on the wrestling team will be reported once the season begins.

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The History of Hillis Field

By Mark Benton Sports Correspondent

The Gowanda High School played their football games at St. John Park until the fall of 1940, when they moved to their current site at the corner of Aldrich and North Water Streets. The land that was originally just a pasture for the Farley family farm was then turned into a multiple use sporting area. Football was the first sport to be played on the â&#x20AC;&#x153;newâ&#x20AC;? field while baseball plus track and field soon followed. There

was no specific name assigned to the site so it was just called the Gowanda Athletic Field. The Gowanda Athletic Field would host numerous games and undergo several changes since the first events were staged back in 1940. And although the location of the football field and track has remained virtually in the exact location, the original backstop for the baseball field was anchored in the far northwest corner on the site. The right See Field, Page 19

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(Left) A game is played on what was then Gowanda Athletic Field in the late 1940s. (Above) A picture of Gowanda Athletic Field in 1958.

Field from Page 18 field fence was called a “short porch” because its close proximity to home plate gave a left-handed batter an excellent chance to hit a home run onto North Water Street. The track was comprised of crushed cinders from coal that came from an industrial plant in nearby Dunkirk. The cinders were jagged and would cause a severe cut or scrape if a track athlete, especially the hurdlers, hit the deck. Besides the high school sporting events, the Gowanda Tigers semi-pro football team called the Gowanda Athletic Field home during their four-year run from 1946 through the 1949 season. The Tigers defeated North Tonawanda by the score of 13-6 to win the Western New York Football Conference in November of 1948 on that same turf. In the fall of 1949, lights were installed at the Gowanda Athletic Field. On Nov. 11, 1949 the local high school football team battled Southwestern to a scoreless tie in the first ever night football game to be held in Gowanda. The following year, the baseball diamond was realigned with the backstop now positioned in the far southeast corner of the field. The infield was constructed by hauling dirt from the

newly constructed Tri-County Memorial Hospital on Memorial Drive. Shortly thereafter, Gowanda High School became a pioneer in hosting baseball games under the lights. When Gowanda began to play Little League football in the fall of 1966, both of their teams, called the Jets and Packers, used the Gowanda Athletic Field for their home contests on Sunday afternoons. Each team would also host one Saturday night game every year that always attracted a good crowd of spectators. The name of the site known simply as the Gowanda Athletic Field would change when a member of the GHS junior class brought up the idea of dedicating the field to recently retired (from coaching, not teaching) longtime Panther football coach Howard Hillis during a 1967 campaign speech for student government. Members of the school board of education were also apprised of the idea and approved the renaming of the Gowanda Athletic Field. On the opening night of the 1968 football season, the Gowanda Panthers were playing host to the Springville Griffins. And during a pre-game ceremony, the name “Hillis Field” was uncovered and rested on top of the scoreboard. The rest is history.

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FROM PAGE 1 Christmas from Page 1 5-7 p.m. — Gowanda Free Library Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Shop Local Contest that runs from Saturday, Nov. 26 to Friday, Dec. 2. The winners of the contest, which are entered by shopping at participating Gowanda area merchants during that time period, will be announced under the marquee following the Santa Snowflake Walk on Dec. 3. The festival begins Friday, Dec. 2 with a preview night, with stores open until 8 p.m. Below is a tentative schedule of events for the festival. A complete and finalized schedule will be published in the Dec. 2 edition of The Gowanda Press: FRIDAY, DEC. 2 5-8 p.m. — Gowanda Love INC ■ Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus ■ Blue Star Mothers of WNY Chapter #4 ■ Creating Cards for our Servicemen and women, collecting care package items ■ Craft Vendor and Organization Booths

Free Cookies and Hot Chocolate Movie “How the Grinch Who Stole Christmas” (The Grinch will be onsite for this fun event!) ■ Movie Start times: 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. ■ ■

6-7 p.m. Community Caroling Downtown Meet under the Gowanda Hollywood Theater marquee at 6p.m. Everyone is invited to join. 7:15pm Gowanda Historic Hollywood Theater Movie: Gowanda's World War II Tribute Movie, Start Time: 7:15 p.m. (Free entry, donations for Gowanda Food Pantry encouraged at door) SATURDAY, DEC. 3 Polar Express Train Rides with Santa ■ Train departs: 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m. ■ Tickets available now at Gowanda Love INC office or online at gowandaloveinc.org ■ Adults $8. Children (ages 3-11) $4 (and under 2 years old free on lap of ticket holder) 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Kids Painting Sessions sponsored by GCS Boosters at St. Joseph's Church Hall. Call 597-5929 for details and to register (space is limited, $10 per painting)

~~Free Family Activities All Day! ~~ 11a.m. Snowflake Walk with Santa and Friends sponsored by Healthy Community Alliance ■ Master of Ceremonies: Mr. David Smith ■ Prizes for Best Costumes! Pets and Strollers welcome. ■ Lineup at 10:45 a.m. North Water Street back parking lot behind McCormack's Hardware, parade starts behind Soles Unlimited ■ Parade route: W. Main Street to Center Street ■ Under the Hollywood Marque after the Snowflake Walk, winners will be announced for best holiday costumes, winners also announced for the Gowanda Area Chamber Shop Local Contest, Coloring Contest and Window Display Contest 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Gowanda Free Library Open house and theme basket auction

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Noon – 3 p.m.: Movies at the Gowanda Historic Hollywood Theater Movie Times: ■ Noon: Frosty the Snowman ■ 1 p.m.: Charlie Brown Christmas ■ 2 p.m: Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer ■ 3 p.m.: Frosty the Snowman (Free entry, donations for Gowanda Food Pantry encouraged at door) Noon - 4 p.m. Finding Dimes Carolers ■ Window of Gabel Bros. Furniture and Appliances Noon - 5:30 p.m. — Gowanda Love INC ■ Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus ■ Blue Star Mothers of WNY Chapter #4 ■ Creating Cards for our Servicemen & women, collecting care package items ■ Gowanda's World War II Tribute movie ■ Craft Vendor and Organization Booths Noon-5 p.m. Police Car and Fire Truck Rides (located parking lot behind Jesse's Home and Gifts) 3-5 p.m. Free Cookies and Hot Chocolate at Persia Town Hall, meet and greet local officials

3-6 p.m. Free Horse and Wagon Rides 4–5 p.m. Fredonia Youth Choir - Free Concert at Historic Hollywood Theater 4-6 p.m. Visit with Santa's Reindeer near Persia Town Hall) 5:30 p.m. Live Nativity Narration by Gowanda Assembly of God church at Chang Hu Park 6 p.m. Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Chang Hu Park ■ Master of Ceremonies - Pastor Dave Gabel ■ Gowanda High School Chamber Singers ■ Honored Guests, First Responders will light the tree 7 p.m. Holiday Spirit Parade with Fireworks to follow ■ Master of Ceremonies - Mr. David Smith ■ Sound System donated by DC Sound

Don't forget...... ■ Taste of Gowanda and Specials during Christmas in Gowanda at local restaurants ■ Demonstrations at Jesse's Home and Gifts ■ Gowanda Booster's food and panther gift tent located in front of Valley Pharmacy ■ Holiday Helping Hands Program: Drop off locations include Gowanda Community Bank, Gowanda Harley Davidson, Shop 'n Save, Gowanda Police Department and Gowanda Ford. ■ Be sure to check “Christmas in Gowanda” Facebook page and the Village of Gowanda website for updated information.

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Kennedy from Page 6 people filed by to pay their respects. The funeral took place on Monday, Nov. 25. Perhaps the most indelible That same day Sunday, back in images of the day were the salute to Washington, President Kennedy’s his father by little John F. Kennedy, flag-draped casket moved from the White House to the Capitol rotunda on Jr. (whose third birthday it was) and a caisson drawn by six gray horses ac- daughter Caroline kneeling next to her mother at the president’s bier, and companied by a riderless black horse. the extraordinary grace and dignity Crowds lined Pennsylvania Avenue that was shown by Jacqueline Kenand many wept openly as the caisnedy. Thousands were in tears as the son passed. During the 21 hours that President’s flagged draped coffin was the President’s body lay in state in moved down the steps of the Capitol the Capitol Rotunda, nearly 250,000

as the familiar strains of the “Naval Hymn” played in the background. The funeral was attended by heads of state from more than 100 countries, with untold millions watching on television as President Kennedy was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery. At the grave site, Mrs. Kennedy, and Robert and Edward Kennedy, lit the eternal flame. And that flame burns brightly to this day. People throughout the nation and the world struggled to make sense

of a senseless act. Many to this day express their feelings about President Kennedy’s legacy as they recall his words from his inaugural address “All this will not be finished in the first 100 days, not in the first 1,000 days, nor in the life of this administration, nor even in our lifetime on this planet. But let us begin.” And so, a nation continues in the pursuit of a dream. And we will not forget!

Pastor from Page 1 gins on Sunday mornings. The church service in Perrysburg is at 9:30 a.m., followed by having to lead worship in youth group — that she really develForestville beginning at 11 a.m. oped an interest and relationship with “I’d rather have time to talk to the God, she said. people and get to know them and be “I probably drove my youth group able to be the pastor they deserve,” she crazy because … they wanted to do admitted. However, she’s working with events like go bowling or whatever the time constraints she is given. “My and I wanted to have discussions about husband and I are getting to Perrysburg ‘what does it mean to follow God’ and a half hour before ser‘what does it mean to vice starts to be availbe a church member,’” able to the people. They she said. also have my cell phone Once she heard number and I am enGod’s calling to become couraging them to call a pastor after serving me if they need me.” as a church secretary, At roughly two dozen Warren took a class to people each, both conbecome a certified lay gregations are relatively minister in the United small in comparison to Methodist Church, many United Methodist which allowed her to Churches. And while preach and lead worship those numbers won’t in the church. necessarily fill a lot of Now, she’s on her church committees or track toward ordination provide large commu– a multi-year process nity outreach like other — and graduated in Auchurches can, it has gust 2016 from Asbury plenty of advantages, Theology Seminary Warren said. near Lexington, Ky. “You really get to Warren started workknow the people and the people know ing for the Forestville and Perrysburg each other,” she said. “It’s kind of like a United Methodist Churches on Nov. big family you go into. We can encour7 and led worship for the first time on age and support each other and get to Nov. 13. As a pastor of two different churches know each other as individuals.” Warren spends the majority of her — and living on the other side of Chautime during the week in Jamestown, but tauqua County in Jamestown — Warren also visits the Forestville church office said she has been working to make sure she provides sufficient time to meet and once a week. While away from the church, she spends time working on her get to know both her congregations. sermon so when she is at the office she The double-duty, in a sense, be-

can focus on calling people or doing visitation if necessary. Right now, Warren admitted she is still in the transitional stage and hasn’t set any specific long-term goals. Her overall vision, she said, is obviously to help the congregations grow in their Christian faith. And that sole purpose is her favorite part of the job. “(My favorite part is) being able to journey with other people to show Jesus’ love to the world,” said Warren. “God can transform people’s lives in amazing ways, and when you are a pastor you get to be a part of that. “You can see where they are growing spiritually, you can see where they are overcoming the dark parts of their life — either their past or poor decision – and how they are becoming more Christlike,” she continued. “It’s such a privilege and such an honor to be part of that.” The Perrysburg United Methodist Church is located on Main Street near Peck Hill Road.

Vets Service Agency announces December availability OLEAN — The Cattaraugus County Veterans Service Agency has announced its availability for the month of December. Steve E. McCord, agency director, will be available at the following dates and times: ■ Dec. 7, Gowanda American Legion Post, 1:30 to 4 p.m. ■ Dec. 14, Randolph American Legion Post, 10 a.m. to noon ■ Dec. 20, Franklinville Town Clerk’s Office, 1 to 4 p.m. McCord will be available to discuss VA benefit laws, the VA Healthcare system or any concerns or questions people may have. McCord is also available at the Little Valley County Office building on Thursday afternoons from 1 to 4 p.m. Office hours in Olean are 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday — plus 4 to 5 p.m. with appointment — except legal holidays. Due to unforeseen unavailability, call the Olean office prior to traveling. The Olean office direct line in 701-3298.

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Old Times Remembered...

Thanksgiving storm, 1956 Sixty years ago, Gowanda awoke to a record snowfall that brought all traffic to a standstill and put the village in emergency mode. About 100 cars were abandoned during the height of the storm that dropped 32 inches of heavy lake-effect snow between Wednesday night and Friday morning. American Legion Post 409 provided shelter and food for nearly 70 stranded motorists. On Thanksgiving night a Greyhound bus slid off the road between Gowanda and Collins, backing up traffic behind it and forcing many motorists to stay in their cars overnight. In Perrysburg, some Buffaloarea deer hunters, unprepared for winterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fury, took refuge for days at the Julius Ferry residence on Hooker Hill Road. They walked cross-lots through the storm to the Perrysburg General Store when their food supplies were exhausted. The local office of New York Telephone recorded more than 23,000 calls in one day. Traffic was restored through the village by Saturday. This photo shows cars marooned in the village square.

Photo courtesy Gowanda Area Historical Sociey

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COME TO WORSHIP GOWANDA Gowanda Assembly of God 78 Allen St. | gowandaassembly.com Pastor: David Gabel Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

CATTARAUGUS Cattaraugus United Methodist 53 Washington St. | 257-3583 or 257-9398 Pastor: Becky Ward Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Gowanda Free Methodist Church Roberts Memorial Free Methodist Church 149 West Main St. | gowandafmc.org 111 South St. | 257-3326 Pastor: Jon Horton www.robertsfmc.org Assistant Pastors: Tim McKeever, Chris Landon Pastor: Rev. Mike Jones Worship Times: Saturday, 6 p.m. and Sunday, 9 and Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Victory Tabernacle First Presbyterian Church of Gowanda 254 South Main St. | 257-9638 64 E. Main St. | 532-4292 Pastor: Michael Winder Pastor: Rev. Donna Lewis Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Gowanda United Methodist Church 30 North Chapel St. | 532-4092 Pastor: Chris Klimecko Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church 36 Washington St. | 257-9351 | stmaryscatt.org Pastor: Rev. Joseph Porpiglia Sunday Mass: 11:15 a.m.

Immanuel Lutheran Church 40 South Chapel St. | 532-4342 Pastor: Travis S. Grubbs Sunday Worship: 8:45 a.m.

St. John’s United Church of Christ 26 Ellicott St. | 257-9287 or 257-5315 or 257-3606 Pastor: Rev. Harland J. West Sunday Worship: 9 a.m.

St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church 26 Erie St. | 532-5100 | sjcgowanda.org Pastor: Rev. Joseph Porpiglia Worship: Saturday, 4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 8 & 9:30 a.m.

East Leon Wesleyan Church Corner 42nd Street & Leon/Mosher Hollow 257-9082 or 257-6081 | hischild2660@gmail.com Pastor: Rev. Karen Cleveland Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church 76 Center St. Pastor: The Rev. David Noves Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

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New Hope Baptist Church Trinity United Church of Christ 13861 Route 62 near Richardson Road 30 Erie Ave. | 532-3004 | trinityuccgow@yahoo.com Pastors: Jack and Micah Seiler Pastor: Rev. Suzanne Hodges Worship: 10 a.m. Sundays; 7 p.m. Wednesdays Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Special Notes: Free community meal, fourth Saturday of the month from 4 to 6 p.m., January through November

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EAST OTTO United Methodist Church 7896 East Flats Road | 257-9452 Pastor: Wesley Tessey Sunday Worship: 9:45 a.m. Free Methodist Church East Otto Road at Brooklyn Corners | 257-3253 Pastor: Raymond Start Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Valley View Baptist Church Routes 242 & 353 at the Y Pastor: Rev. Ken Doyle Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:50 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

MANSFIELD Solomon’s Porch Ministries 7705 Toad Hollow Road | 257-9138 Pastor: Gail McCory Worship: Saturdays, 7 p.m. & Sundays, 10 a.m.

IRVING Pleasant Valley Baptist Church 12557 Route 438 Pastor: Rev. John Proios Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

OTTO Immanuel Lutheran Church 9027 East Otto Road | 688-5194 Pastor: Rev. Howard Warner Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

LITTLE VALLEY PERRYSBURG Wesleyan Church 704 Erie St. | 938-6190 Pastor: Rev. Buck Hall Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. First Congregational Church 301 Rock City St. Pastor: Rev. Sue Fish Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. United Methodist Church 109 Court St. | 938-6150 Pastor: Nathan Lange Sunday Worship: Traditional, 9 a.m.; Contemporary, 11 a.m. Grace Bible Baptist Church & Grace Christian Academy 201 Rock City St. Pastor: Rev. Rich Godinez Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

United Methodist Church Main Street near Peck Hill Road Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m.

VERSAILLES Versailles United Methodist Church Main Street Pastor: Dave Rood Sunday Worship: Sunday, 10:30 a.m.

WESLEY Wesley United Methodist Route 353 near Markham Road | 257-3583 Pastor: Becky Ward Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m.

This page is dedicated to the building of a more spiritual and greater church-going community. Area businesses who desire to see more people attend the church of their choice can show support by sponsoring this page. For additional information, call 945-1644 x. 305.

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SENECA LANGUAGE TEACHER Salamanca City CSD For details log on to: www.caboces.org “Regional Recruitment” “District Vacancies” DEADLINE: 12/9/16 EOE

DODGE CREEK PROPERTIES, LLC Notice of Formation of the above Limited Liability Company (”LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (”SSNY”) on 10/12/2016. Office location County of Cattaraugus, SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any such process served to: The LLC, 221 Homer Street, Olean, New York 14760. Purpose: Any lawful act.

TEACHER ASSISTANT Salamanca City CSD For details log on to: www.caboces.org “Regional 00Recruitment” “District Vacancies” DEADLINE: 12/9/16 EOE

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DINA'S RESTAURANT: EXPERIENCED cooks needed, full or part time, all shifts available. Excellent opportunity to join a great team! Wages commensurate with experience. Apply in person at 15 Washington Street, Ellicottville, NY or call Jim at 716-699-5330.

LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company ( LLC) Name: S&A Apartments, LLC Articles of Organization filed by the Department of State of New York on: 08/03/2016 Office location: County of Cattaraugus Purpose: any and all lawful activities Secretary of State of New York (SSNY ) is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: 1234 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, NY 14209

Legal Notices NAME OF FOREIGN LLC: POWER PROMOTIONS LLC. Auth. filed with NY Dept. of State: 10/17/16. NYS fictitious name: Power Promotions Las Vegas LLC. Office loc.: Cattaraugus Co. LLC organized in NV: 9/8/10. NY Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: c/o Business Filings Inc., 187 Wolf Rd., Ste. 101, Albany, NY 12205. NV addr. of LLC: 2730 Coventry Green Ave., Henderson, NV 89074. Cert. of Org. filed with NV Sec. of State, State Capitol Complex, Carson City, NV 89710. Purpose: any lawful act. NOTICE OF SUBSTANCE OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION On 11/14/2016, TWIN TIERS BASEBALL, LLC filed with the NYS Department of State its Articles of Organization. The office to be located in Cattaraugus County. The NY Secretary of State is designated as agent for service of process. The mailing address for the LLC is 1 Leisure Lane, Olean, NY 14760. The purpose of the business is to engage in any lawful activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law.

Legal Notices NOTICE – SEALED BIDS CITY OF SALAMANCA SEALED BIDS will be received up to and including Tuesday, December 12, 2016 at 10:00 AM, on the operation of the concession at the City Ice Pond on Fawn Avenue for the ice skating season. The bids will be opened at 10:30 AM on that date in the office of the City Clerk at the City Municipal Building, 225 Wildwood Avenue, Salamanca, New York. The Commission requires that the concession be operated during the hours that the ice pond is open – 3:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. on weekdays and 1:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. A certificate of liability insurance, workers compensation insurance, and a valid Cattaraugus County Health Department permit must be provided. All bids are to be addressed to the City Clerk, 225 Wildwood Avenue, Salamanca, New York 14779-1599, and are to be plainly marked as “Ice Pond Concession Bids” on the envelope. The Recreation Commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Dated: November 15, 2016 April M. Vecchiarella City Clerk

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NOTICE MCDIVITT FAMILY HYDROCARBONS, LLC filed Articles of Organization with the NewYork Secretary of State on October 18, 2016. The office of the limited liability company is in Cattaraugus County, New York. The Secretary of State has been designated as an agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served, and the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process served upon him or her to McDivitt Family Hydrocarbons, LLC 12325 East 21 st Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46229. The purpose of the limited liability company is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the New York Limited Liability Company Law.

NOTICE OF FILING NAME OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: CHARLESWORTH FAMILY FARMS, LLC Date of Filing of Articles of Organization: February 22, 2016 County of Office: Cattaraugus Municipality of Office: 8984 New Albion Road, Little Valley, New York 14755 The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the Company upon whom process against it may be served. The address which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against it is: 8984 New Albion Road, Little Valley, New York 14755 The registered agent is: NONE The purpose of the Company is to: Carry on any such business for which a limited liability company may be formed under the laws of the State of New York.

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY SHUHARI KARATE DOJO, LLC filed Articles of Organization in NY on November 8, 2016. Principal office location is in Cattaraugus County, NY. Registered agent for service of process is NY State Secretary of State. Service of Process will be forwarded to 5344 Kyler Hill Road, Little Valley, NY 14755. The duration of the company is perpetual. The LLC is formed to carry on any lawful business in NY.

General Municipal Law) hereby invites the submission of sealed bids for: “Copy Paper” This is a cooperative bid involving a number of our component school districts. Participating Districts include: Allegany-Limestone, Belfast, Bolivar-Richburg, CattaraugusAllegany BOCES, CattaraugusLittle Valley, Cuba-Rushford, Ellicottville, Fillmore, Franklinville, Friendship, Genesee Valley, Hinsdale, Olean, Pioneer, Portville, Randolph, Randolph Academy, Salamanca, Scio, and Wellsville. Bids will be received until 1:00 p.m., November 29, 2016 at the Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES' Business Office, 1825 Windfall Road, Olean, NY 14760, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened. Specifications and bid forms may be obtained from the Internet on the website www.empirestatebidsystem.com. (Free vendor registration is required to view

the bid. If there are any problems with registration, please call IPT by BidNet at 1-800835-4603 and ask for the vendor support department.) The Board of Education reserves the right to reject all bids. Board of Education, Sole Supervisory District Counties of Cattaraugus, Allegany, Erie, and Wyoming 1825 Windfall Road Olean, NY 14760 By: Angela Baker, Cooperative Purchasing Coordinator

be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any such process served to: The LLC, 221 Homer Street, Olean, New York 14760. Purpose: Any lawful act.

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Board of Education of the Sole Supervisory District of the Cattaraugus, Allegany, Erie, and Wyoming counties, popularly known as the CattaraugusAllegany Board of Cooperative Educational Services, (in accordance with Section 119-0 of the

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PORTVILLE-OBI STONE, LLC Notice of Formation of the above Limited Liability Company (”LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (”SSNY”) on 10/12/2016. Office location County of Cattaraugus, SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may

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OUT & ABOUT ■ Nov. 26, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Christmas Bazaar at the Wini Kettle Senior Senior. Hosted by the Cattaraugus Territory Area Office for the Aging. ■ Nov. 26, 4 to 6 p.m., Free Community Meal, Trinity United Church of Christ, 30 Erie Ave. in Gowanda. Ham, au gratin potatoes, corn, applesauce, dessert and beverage. All are welcome. ■ Nov. 29, 6 p.m., Night of Worship Concert, St. Joseph’s Church on corner of East Main Street and Erie Avenue in Gowanda. Sponsored by Love In the Name of Christ (Love INC). ■ Nov. 30, 7 p.m., “History of the G.A.R. in Western New York” presentation by Derek Otto, Lucy Bensley Center in Springville. Part of monthly series hosted by The Western New York Civil War Society in conjunction with Echoes Through Time Learning Center. Call 957-2740. ■ Dec. 2 and 3, Christmas in Gowanda. See schedule, page 20. ■ Dec. 3, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Train

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To submit an event or happening for Out & About, email event details to gowandapress@gmail.com, send via mail to 49 W. Main St., Gowanda, NY 14041 or call 241-7267. Please be sure to include date and time and any cost associated with the event. Out & About listings are free of charge.

Rides on the New York and Lake Erie Railroad. Six eight-mile round trip train rides depart from Gowanda Depot. Tickets $8 adults, $4 children ages 3-11 and toddlers 2 and under free. Visit gowandaloveinc.org. ■ Dec. 3, 7 p.m. “A Season of Harmony” with Restless Heart, Seneca Allegany Events Center, $15. ■ Dec. 4, 4 p.m., Springville Community Chorale Christmas concert, Springville First United Methodist Church. Group will perform many popular Christmas songs. Free; canned or paper good donations to local food bank appreciated. ■ Dec. 4, 5 p.m. “A Season of Harmony” with Restless Heart, Seneca Allegany Events Center, $15. ■ Dec. 7, monthly meeting of the Gowanda Garden Club. Topic to be announced. ■ Dec. 13, 7 p.m., St. Mary’s Craft Night, Sunday School building at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Gowanda. Christmas-themed. No charge for materials.

Recognizing World Diabetes Day

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Bertrand Chaffee Hospital and Jennie B. Richmond Nursing Home employees assembled on World Diabetes Day, Nov. 14, for a photo while wearing gray attire, the color of diabetes awareness. The hospital has education classes through its program, which is accredited by the American Association of Diabetes Educators. A free monthly diabetic support group and other resources are also available for individuals and family members who are living with type 1, type 2 and pre-diabetic conditions. For additional information, call 592-2871 x. 1643.

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