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Driving in a winter wonderland
Press photo by Rick Miller
Drivers make their way through the main intersection of Gowanda last week during the first round of lake effect snow to plummet the area. The first storm, which took place on Thursday, Dec. 8, dropped more than two feet of snow in some local areas. On Saturday, another bout of lake effect snow increased accumulation on the ground. A third round of lake effect snow was expected again this week.
Historic Hollywood Theater gets $498K grant from state GOWANDA — The Historic Hollywood Theater on West Main Street was the recipient last week of a $498,750 grant from the state for continued restoration of the landmark building. The grant was part of nearly $3 million grants awarded to various projects in Cattaraugus County and more than $700 million statewide announced by Governor Andrew Cuomo’s office.
The funding, which targets economic and community development, was awarded through the sixth round of the Regional Economic Development Council initiative. “The grants announced (last week) will provide jobs, greater economic opportunity and reduce the tax burden for residents,” said State Senator Catharine M. Young, R-Olean. “The projects that
were awarded funding have received extensive local input and I applaud everyone for their efforts to put forward strong, viable proposals. “Working together with stakeholders and local and state officials, we can continue to invigorate our region’s economy and enhance people’s quality of life.” According to documentation provided by the governor's office, the work at the
theater will include plaster, seating and balcony restoration as part of the multiphase project to the 1926 Hollywood Theater. Officials at the state said the reopening of the historic theater will create jobs, encourage heritage tourism and give local business owners an opportunity to See Grant, Page 20
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$10,000 secured for schoolhouse museum
Press photo by Jason Riley
Winners in the coloring contest gather around some holiday characters after the Snowflake Walk on Saturday, Dec. 3. Winners were (from left): Emma Golden (first place, 7-8); Alyssa Golden (second place, 9-10); Aubrey Griffin (second place, 7-8); Devin Koba (first place, 3-4); Bella Maines (first place, 5-6); Jillian Gernatt (first place, 9-10); Skye Madison Parker (second place, 5-6). Photo inset: Triston Batcho (second place, 3-4).
Christmas winners named
GOWANDA — The Gowanda Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners from various Christmas in owanda events. Winners of the coloring contest, the Gowanda bucks winners and the business lighting contest winners were announced following the now ake arade on aturday, ec. . he winning entries of the coloring contest are on pages and . Coloring Contest inners 3-4 Age Group 1st — Devin Koba 2nd — Triston Batcho 5-6 Age Group 1st — Bella Maines nd kye adison arker 7-8 Age Group 1st — Emma Golden nd Aubrey riffin 9-10 Age Group 1st — Jillian Gernatt 2nd — Alyssa Golden oliday arade inners Fire Apparatus Category st idi ose o.
2nd — Versailles Fire Department rd owanda ire revention Police Category 1st — Erie County Sheriff nd owanda olice 3rd — Cattaraugus County Sheriff Non-Fire Category 1st — Love Bugs 2nd — Auto Wrench 3rd — Kiwanis
hop ocal owanda ucks Winners Gary Belote, David Bodecker, Jennifer Dabolt, Terrie De Hos, Mary Gabel, Denise Galandio, Bobbie Jones, Julie Kewley, ert iller, argaret orit , ina aul, une eters, arlene asey, atrick ichter, Lloyd Scharf, Theresa Shaw, Joyce tit el, ue rewer, Amy ance, at ynda Business Lighting Winners ’ll rink to hat romotions J&J — Former Custom Carpet Window alley harmacy edical upplies The Attic Jesse’s Home & Gifts
NORTH COLLINS — Erie County Legislator John Mills has secured $10,000 for Schoolhouse #8 History Center & Museum, located in North Collins, to support the historically significant museum. Mills prioritized the funding in the 2017 Erie County budget, which was approved at the annual budget meeting ec. . “After taking a tour of the schoolhouse and meeting with members of the organization, I knew it was important that the county find a way to support its efforts at this time. was incredibly impressed with the work being done, and I believe this is a good investment, especially for a section of Erie County that is too often forgotten by the administration, ills said. The money will allow for the creation of a professionally generated DVD for
viewing by museum visitors that documents what it was like to be a student or teacher in a one-room schoolhouse, according to June Karbowski, president of the museum. he will include descriptions and experiences, as extracted from raw footage of videotaped interviews, conducted people who lived during the era of one-room schoolhouses. “Having this video will truly enhance a visit to the Schoolhouse #8 History Center useum, arbowski said. The funding was added into the 2017 budget without raising the bottom line; in fact, the Legislature lowered the property ta rate, ills noted. he legislators encouraged the county executive to support the funding, he added. For more information, call Mills’ legislative office at or email ohn.mills erie.gov.
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Byway funding revealed
Work underway
DERBY — Erie County Legislator John Mills has announced that the Legislature approved his request for $5,000 for the WNY Southtowns Scenic Byway (WNYSSB), which will be used to purchase and install a new informational sign in Springville. Mills prioritized the funding in the 2017 Erie County budget, touting the importance of the byway’s efforts to bring tourism to southern Erie County. “The scenic byway has been working extremely hard for many years now to promote tourism and local businesses while educating the public on our region’s history. I want to thank for colleagues for supporting this funding request, and can
assure them the money will be well spent to benefit our community, ills said. “They have been key supporters to this scenic byway since its inception in , Bob Lennartz, president of the WNYSSB, said of the Legislature. “The WNYSSB is a 108-mile (New York State Department of Transportation)-authorized route that traverses Erie and Cattaraugus counties. It is an important proponent of tourism. The Legislature encouraged the county executive to support the funding. It is part of a 2017 budget that resulted in a lower property tax rate, Mills noted. For more information, call Mills’ legislative office at or email ohn. mills@erie.gov.
Churches announce Christmas Eve services
Press photo by Phil Palen
Workers from Northland Construction used a boom concrete pump to pour the footer and foundation walls for the new Zoar Valley Recovery and Treatment Center.
Several churches responded to a request for information for their Christmastime services. Those who would like to submit their services can email gowandapress@gmail. com or call 241-4268, ext. 1 to be published in The Gowanda Press’ Dec. 23 edition. Check with church offices for details of Christmas Eve services and to inquire about changes in Christmas worship times. Gowanda Free Methodist Church ■ Christmas Eve, 7 and 11 p.m.
Gowanda United Methodist Church ■ Christmas Eve, 7 p.m. ■ No Sunday service St. Joseph’s Church Eve, 6 p.m. Christmas Family Mass ■ Christmas Eve, 10 p.m., Solemn Mass of Christmas ■ Christmas
■ Christmas Day, 9:30 a.m., Solemn Mass of Christmas
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Eve, 7 p.m., candlelight service ■ Christmas
Trinity United Church of Christ Eve, 7 p.m., candlelight service ■ Christmas Day, 10:30 a.m. ■ Christmas
New Hope Baptist Church in North Collins ■ Dec. 21, 6:30 p.m., Candlelight Service with Christmas music ■ Dec. 25, 11 a.m., Christmas Day service St. Mary’s Church in Cattaraugus Eve, 4 p.m., Christmas Family Mass ■ Christmas
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Cattaraugus-LV tries to cut cost of class trip By Rick Miller County Reporter
CATTARAUGUS — The sixthgrade overnight trip to Cleveland could become the victim of efforts to increase participation in the eighth-grade trip to Washington, D.C. Cattaraugus-Little Valley Middle School principal April Preston said a survey of eighth grade students found
the expense was a factor in some parents decision not to send their child on a stay in the nation’s capitol. Another reason is that some families have other plans. Preston said it is a priority to increase participation and make it more affordable. By saving the amount spent by sixth graders on an overnight stay in Cleveland, all students would have an extra $150 when it came time for their parents to make a decision on
the Washington trip. Students participation in class fundraisers help ease the cost. chool officials said only about percent of the eighth grade students have gone on the trip in recent years, and cost has increasingly been blamed on the decline. Preston said the price has been lowered to around , a figure he said has been higher than in previous years. Preston said having even 50 percent
of the students per class on the trip would be better than the number who are going now. “Some of them won’t have another opportunity like this,” she added. If fundraising for the Washington trip started in fifth grade, it wouldn’t be so much at one time for parents to come up with, Preston said. See Trip, Page 7
Character program literature given to Gowanda Elementary students
GOWANDA — Civic-minded leaders in the community are making available two colorful children’s books on character building to students at Gowanda Elementary School. Younger children will receive “My Favorite Book,” a volume covering topics such as the importance of good manners, following the rules and being a good friend, as well as knowing what to do in case of an
emergency and the importance of family and family traditions. Self-respect and personal responsibility are also values depicted in the volume, “My Favorite Book” also incorporates spelling words and verse poems to drive home character education ideals. Another volume titled “The Way to Go” is presented to the older elementary school children. “The Way to Go” is organized into
stories, verse and interactive discussions, all concerned with teaching positive citizenship values to youngsters. The volume also contains journal entry sections for the children to express their thoughts about the issues shown in each story, as well as a glossary to identify terms such as friendship. “A Family Discussion Worksheet” goes over the core character building traits covered in the story book.
Both volumes are given to the children to be enjoyed by the whole family. Each volume comes with a parent guide printed in the book. Local sponsors include Schindler Funeral Home, Crowell Home and Auto Supply, Custom Auto Truck Service, Gowanda Collision, Outfitters, Auto rench Connection, Artista Salon, Gowanda Ford, Microtel Inn and Suites and Shop N’ Save.
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COMMENTARY From the newsroom... ’ve lived in estern ew ork and, more specifically, here in the Southern Tier — my entire life, yet both the power and sheer oddity that is lake effect snow will continue to amaze me. How it can be sunny and clear in one part of the county and, just a mile or two down the road, look like a total blizzard is interesting, to say the least. I woke up last Thursday morning — the beginning of the first lake effect snow storm we had — and looked out my kitchen window to a crew from The Weather Channel setting up. Skies Rich Place were clear, but obviously that was about to change soon. Managing Editor y drive from our office in Salamanca back home to southern Erie County that day was the usual lake effect snow story: it was clear and dry and then, within a mile, it turned to awful conditions. I spent the majority of last weekend near Buffalo, where green grass is as abundant as it is in mid-summer. Upon my return Sunday, I was greeted by another foot-and-a-half of snow. Finally, as I write this Wednesday afternoon and look out our office window on est ain treet in owanda, skies are clear. Meanwhile, tweets from Buffalo show a completely different story only a couple dozen miles north. I’m not going to complain about the snow. It’s mid-December, we live in Western New York and, quite frankly, we were fortunate not to have an early winter storm this year. Come mid-January I’ll grow tired of it, but now it looks like it’ll stick around long enough for a white Christmas. And that’s ust fine with me.
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County taking serious look at improving broadband access One of the most talked about iscommunity and social effect, and sues in Erie County recently is access the rural areas can’t be left behind. to broadband. As the representative We need to invest more money in for some of the most rural parts of this pursuit. Erie County, I know access to reliEarlier this week the county able, high-speed internet is lacking held a public meeting to discuss the for many. There are several ways the County’s Broadband Internet Study county is bringing this issue to the and what the study has concluded. forefront in hopes of resolving it. The county also continues to run First, the Erie County Legislature an online survey to get feedback unanimously approved a resolution at from residents and businesses. To the Dec. 1 session that I cosponsored complete the survey, please visit that supports the federal Broadband eriecounty.crowdfiber.com. he Connects for Rural Opportunities stated purpose of the online survey John Mills Program (B-CROP) Act. Broadband is to “determine your access to Erie County doesn’t exist in many parts of the broadband. Broadband is rapidly Legislative Chairman county and the act would help bring becoming a necessity in everyday broad band internet to rural communilife and the data we have previously ties across the nation by allowing for grants of up to compiled indicates many of our residents are lack50 percent of a project’s cost and up to 75 percent of ing speed and choice, do not have sufficient, reliable the costs for remote, high-need areas. These grants access to the Internet, or are facing a combination of would be released when used in combination with both issues. We want to explore our options to bring loan funding from the USDA’s Rural Utilities Service better coverage and more choice to everyone living in to help enhance the economic feasibility of these Erie County, but we can’t do it without your input.” rural projects. Anyone interested in additional information can In addition, the Legislature funded a feasibility visit www2.erie.gov/broadband. study that we are starting to see the results of. This I encourage you all to get involved in hopes of study was done with the long-term hopes of pursubringing broadband to all of Erie County. As always, ing better access and quality coverage to rural areas if you ever have a question about a county matter, and areas with poor coverage. his is the first step in please contact my office at or email ohn. pursuit of better coverage, it shows the provider opmills@erie.gov. tions, and bandwidth speeds of customers in an effort to get a better picture of where we stand. It is well (Erie County Legislative Chairman John Mills known that broadband coverage has an economic, writes this monthly column for area residents.)
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Trip from Page 5 he goal, she said, is increased field trip participation by eighth grade students. “It’s a neat opportunity,” Preston said of the Cleveland trip for sixth graders. “But I’d rather save it for eighth grade.” The Board of Education took no immediate action on the recommendation. IN ANOTHER MATTER, District Superintendent Sharon Huff said demolition of the Franklin Street house the district purchased at the high school entrance is expected to happen in February.
Huff also reported that in the 2015-16 school year, 85 percent of the district’s seniors received Regents diplomas and 15 percent received local diplomas. A Facilities Planning Committee will be scheduled next month. A possible capital project would involve heating and cooling, and elementary building infrastructure, Huff said. The superintendent issued a timeline for the district’s 2017-18 budget and is already asking principals and other departments for tentative budget recommendations.
Collins 50 Plus Seniors activities SUNDAY, DEC. 18 ■ Pickleball with Lois — 6:30 p.m. at L.K. Painter Center gym. (free) MONDAY, DEC. 19 with Pat — 9 a.m. at L.K. Painter Center gym. (free) ■ Exercises
TUESDAY, DEC. 20 ■ Active senior aerobics with Kim — 9 a.m. Painter Center gym. (fee for this class) ■ Annual senior Christmas party — noon at Painter Center gym (sign-up required) WEDNESDAY, DEC. 21 with Pat — 9 a.m. at Painter Center gym. (free) ■ Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Shop ‘N’ Save in Gowanda. ■ Exercises
■ Quilting with Florence — 10:30 a.m. at Collins Library Community Room. (free) ■ Games and crafts with Pat — 1 p.m. at Painter Center Rose Room. (free) ■ Senior bowling — 1 p.m. at K&L Lanes in Gowanda.
THURSDAY, DEC. 22 — 9 a.m. at Painter Center gym
■ Yoga
FRIDAY, DEC. 23 with Pat — 9 a.m. at Painter Center gym. (free) ■ Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Shop ‘N’ Save in Gowanda. ■ Exercises
SATURDAY, DEC. 24 Red Kettle Campaign — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Shop ‘N’ Save in Gowanda. ■ Salvation Army
Collins Public Library events COLLINS — The Collins Public Library will host Lego Club at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19. Children ages 4 to 12 are invited to come build Legos at the library. Registration is not required but would be appreciated, organizers said. The library will be closed Saturday, Dec. 24, for Christmas Eve, Monday, Dec. 26, in observance of Christmas and Monday, Jan. 2, in observance of New Year’s Day. The library will be open Saturday, Dec. 31, during normal
hours of 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The library has a community room that is available for community groups. Call for availability information. 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. Call 532-5129 for more information.
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OBITUARIES Bryon K. Ray
SALAMANCA — Bryon Karl Ray, also known as “Boston” or “Eaglehelper,” passed away early Saturday morning (Dec. 3, 2016). He was 53. He was born in Salamanca, a full-blooded member of the Seneca Nation of Indians, Deer Clan. He died in Las Vegas. He was preceded in death by his mother, Diane Jimerson; his father, Ellsworth Ray, and two sisters, Charlene and Ellen. Bryon lived a very full life and did not let his chronic illnesses and disabilities stop him. He rode his electric wheelchair across the country from Blaine, Wash., to the White House on a three-year journey to raise awareness of disabilities and chronic illness. He rode through 256 federally recognized tribal nations, went to most state capitols, and many towns and cities in between. Many came out to show support, from athletes to musicians, to artists and actors, tribal leaders and congressmen and congresswomen. He met with many regular folks along the way — hearing their stories and challenges they faced day to day. Bryon was a good-hearted man — he was a pipe carrier. He embodied the beauty of life, finding oy even in tragedy, showing kindness, compassion and mercy and tough love and fighting the good fight when necessary. He stood his ground at Oka in Kanesatake and did not run away. He was a brave man, true to his heart and beliefs. He counseled anyone who came to him, and many came — from prostitutes to presidents.
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Their station in life mattered not. He never took credit for helping anyone who came to him. He paid rent, electric and gas bills, and bought food — he lived the life of a pipe carrier. He never told others who he helped — it didn’t matter; he just helped. He defended the forgotten. He showed and lived the idea of love. “Boston” was his nickname given to him by his uncle on the Allegany reservation, “Eaglehelper” was his spiritual name given to him by Chief Oliver Red Cloud and Floyd Looks For Buffalo Hand from the Oglala Sioux Nation of Pine Ridge, S.D. He was spiritually adopted by Chief Red Cloud. Bryon had been on Red Road ever since. He and his wife designed the People of the Longhouse Pendleton blanket — to honor the Haudenosaunee Confederation. He will be missed by his wife of over 20 years, Gina M. Goodwin; his brother, John Ray; numerous nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts and cousins; and a multitude of friends, Marty Stuart and Pete Rose are among many who will always remember his laughter and joy. Graveside services took place Wednesday (Dec. 14, 2016) at Hillside Haven Cemetery, Steamburg. O’Rourke and O’Rourke Inc. Funeral Home, 25 River St., Salamanca, is in charge of funeral arrangements. E-condolences may be sent to john@ orourke-orourke.com or to facebook.com/ onofh.
Walter Frederick Lahvis
GOWANDA — Walter Frederick “Fritz” Lahvis passed away Sunday (Dec. 4, 2016) after a fall in his home on Thanksgiving. Fritz was born the son of Paul and Hildegard Lahvis in Gowanda, where he attended public schools. In 1952, he earned a bachelor’s degree from Hamilton College, where he graduated with honors in chemistry. In 1956, he received his doctorate degree from Syracuse University and took a rotating internship and a year’s residency in internal medicine at Jersey City Medical Center. He thereafter took a year’s residency in orthopedic surgery at the Metropolitan Hospital in New York. In 1959, he began a family practice in his hometown, where he served as secretary of the hospital staff and was attending physician for the Seneca Reservation clinic. In 1960, he married Sylvia Leistyna, with whom he had two sons, Garet and
Matthew. In 1964, the family moved to New Milford, Conn., where he set up a family practice. There he was elected chief of staff and served on the hospital executive committee in various capacities. He was also a charter member of the Board of Family Practice. In 1984, he and his wife moved to Wilmington Del., where he took a position with the Health Care Center of Delaware. After his retirement in 1996, he continued to work with a pharmacological research program for Health Corp. and served as a volunteer for the Henrietta Johnson Clinic and later for the Claymont Community Center. In 2000, he was called out of retirement to be a medical consultant for the Department of Health and Social Services for the state of Delaware, and later he became its medical director. He is survived by his wife, two sons, five grandchildren and two sisters.
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Doris M. Newman
COLLINS CENTER — Doris M. Newman, 84, formerly of Collins Center, passed away peacefully Thursday (Dec. 8, 2016), surrounded by her loving family. Doris was born Feb. 6, 1932, the daughter of the late Ben and Eleanor Darling Brauen. She worked for many years at the Gowanda Psychiatric Center and the Collins Center Methodist Church. She was a member of the Women’s Society in the Methodist Church. She is survived by two brothers, Gerald (Maureen) Brauen and Duane “Butch” (Donnie) Brauen; four grand-
Michael C. Mikowicz
CATTARAUGUS — Michael C. Mikowicz, 71, of New Albion, passed away Friday (Dec. 9, 2016) in Springville. He was born July 18, 1945, in Salamanca, the son of the late Walter and Madeline Sikes Mikowicz. On Sept. 4,1965, he married the former Nancy Murphy, who survives. Mr. Mikowicz was a Vietnam veteran, having served in the U.S. Army. He owned and operated Spartan Parts Warehouse in Gowanda for many years. He was a member of the Snowbounder’s Snowmobile Club and the Little Valley American Legion. Besides his loving wife of 51 years,
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children, Joseph Kehr Jr., Jennifer (Jonathan) Donahue, Paul Kehr and Robert Kehr; nine great-grandchildren, Kody Fintak, Haley Kehr, Makenzie Fintak, Joey Kehr, Kendra Kehr, Aidan Kehr, Austin Kehr, Brody Kehr and Brianna Kehr; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter, Susan Quinn. Friends were received Dec. 10 at the Mentley Funeral Home Inc. 105 E. Main St., Gowanda. Funeral services were held Sunday (Dec. 11, 2016) in The Gowanda Assembly of God. Memorials may be made to The Gowanda Assembly of God.
he is survived by two sons, Scott (Kerin) Mikowicz of Virginia and Paul (Nan) ikowic of Cattaraugus five grandchildren, Brooklyn, Marley, Kate, Nicki and Lexi; three great-grandchildren, Jacob, Payton and Addison; two sisters, Christine (Charles) Rinko of Great Valley and Laurie (David) Jones of Salamanca; and several nieces and nephews. Friends called Dec. 13 at the Mentley Funeral Home Inc., 411 Rock City St., Little Valley. Funeral services were held Wednesday (Dec. 14, 2016) in the funeral home with the ev. ike ones, officiating. Memorials may be made to the Cattaraugus Ambulance Service.
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John R. Lore
FREDONIA — John R. Lore, 70, of South Roberts Road, passed away unexpectedly early Wednesday morning (Dec. 7, 2016) in the emergency room of Brooks Memorial Hospital. John was born in Gowanda on June 9, 1946, a son of William Lore and Dorothy Wagenblatt Lore Chapman. John honorably and actively served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a lifelong car enthusiast and was involved with automotive mechanics and car restoration. He owned and operated Phase 2 Automotive on Jamestown Street in Gowanda for years; his garage was where Burger King now sits. John reopened Phase 2 Automotive on Whig Street outside of Little Valley with his son, Keith. John’s love for restoring cars and automotive repair has carried down to his son.
William P. Arnold
OTTO — William P. Arnold, 86, of Otto, entered into rest Sunday (Dec. 11, 2016). William was born Sept. 26, 1930, in Paradise Township, Mich., a son of the late Phillip and Minnie Arnold. He married the former Geraldine A. Busekist, and together they owned and operated their family farm in Otto. William served in the U.S. Army and worked for Kingsley Co-op. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran in Ashford and a former member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Ellicottville. William also served as fire commissioner in the town of Otto. He is survived by two sons, Paul and David Arnold of Otto; two grandchildren, Michael (Katie) and Jodi Arnold; two great-granddaughters; two sisters,
John is survived by Diana Goulding, who has been part of John’s life for 27 years; two sons, Steven Lore and Keith Lore of Salamanca; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Brian Lore of Dunkirk and David Lore of George; and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, John was preceded in death by a sister, Joyce Chandler; and a brother, William Lore. Per John’s request, there will be no visitation. John will be buried in the Catholic Cemetery on Route 62 in Dayton, next to his parents. Arrangements are being handled by the Schindler Funeral Home, 44 Center St., Gowanda. Memorials may be made to any veterans’ or disabled veterans’ organization one sees fit.
Lena (the late Jim) Luinstra and Emma (Waldmar) Damrow; a brother, Norman Arnold; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides his parents, William was predeceased by his wife, Geraldine Arnold. Visitation will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 6360 Route 242, Ellicottville, from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday (Dec. 17, 2016), immediately followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. Family suggests memorials to the Otto Fire Co., 9099 Jark Road, Otto, NY 14766. Arrangements were entrusted to DiStasio-Hills Funeral Chapel Inc., Cattaraugus. Online condolences may be made at www.hillsfuneralchapel.com.
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POLICE REPORTS ERIE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
■ EVANS — Nicholas Lewis, 20, of Angola, was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance and an original container violation following a traffic stop for an equipment violation Dec. 7 on Route 20. He is scheduled to appear in court at a later date. ■ IRVING — Geraldine Snow, 21, of Brant, was charged with fourth-degree grand larceny Dec. 7 following a complaint regarding a stolen credit card. Snow was released to appear in court at a later date. ■ IRVING — Kevin Snyder, of Derby, was transported to Erie County Medical Center on Dec. 8 with a head injury following a single-car crash on Brant Reservation Road. No further information was provided. ■ IRVING — Weyland Cleland
III, 24, of Collins, was arrested on an outstanding warrant after a traffic stop on Route 439 on Dec. 9. Cleland was held pending his next court appearance. ■ BRANT — N.A. Strychalski, of Angola, was charged with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation after deputies responded to a report of a vehicle crash into a pole with injuries Dec. 10 on Route 20. A DMV check showed Strychalski’s license to be suspended, and additional charges included no insurance, failure to maintain a lane of traffic and restricted use license infraction. Strychalski was released on tickets. Both the driver and an unidentified passenger suffered non-lifethreatening injuries.
Blood donation dates announced
BUFFALO — The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give the lifesaving gift of a blood donation in December, a time when donations decline but the needs of patients remain steady. Donors of all blood types are needed this holiday season to help ensure a sufficient supply for hospital patients. o encourage donations, all those who come to donate Dec. 22 through Jan. 8 will receive a long-sleeved Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last. To make an appointment to give blood, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call (800) 733-2767. Donors are encouraged to make appointments and complete the RapidPass online health history questionnaire at redcrossblood.org/ rapidpass to save time when donating. ■ ec. , a.m. to p.m., insdale igh chool, Main St., Hinsdale; ■ Dec. 28, noon to 6 p.m., American Legion Post 409, 100 Legion Drive, Gowanda; ■ ec. , p.m. to p.m., elevan irefighters raining Center, 1006 N. Main St., Delevan; ■ Dec. 30, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Little Valley United Methodist Church, 109 Court St., Little Valley; and ■ Dec. 31, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Family Video, 1504 W. State St., Olean.
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Cattaraugus County Court report LITTLE VALLEY — An Olean man was sentenced Monday, Dec. 5, in Cattaraugus County Court to a decade in state prison for sex crimes against a child. Justin T. Shaw, 25, was sentenced for two counts of first degree course of se ual conduct against a child, class B felonies. District Attorney ori ieman’s office announced the sentencing Dec. 6. The crimes occurred between July 1, 2007, and July 22, 2015, in the town of Portville. Rieman’s office said haw committed first degree rape; engaged in two or more acts of sexual conduct with another person less than 15 years old; and “acted in a matter likely to be injurious to the physical, mental or moral welfare of a child.” Shaw was originally faced several other charges, including two counts of predatory sexual assault against a child, class A-II felonies, prosecutors reported after Shaw’s arraignment in January. IN OTHER CASES reported by Rieman’s office ■ Following a restitution hearing, Shawn Chastain, 40, of Olean, was ordered to pay $67,282.69 to the Cattaraugus County Department of Social Services for his convictions of second-degree welfare fraud and second-degree grand larceny, class C felonies; and four counts of first degree offering a false instrument for filing, class felonies. he incidents occurred between April 2010 and September 2014, when the defendant illegally took public assistance benefits. ieman’s office did not specify e actly how much was stolen; by law, second-degree welfare fraud is defined as a theft e ceeding $50,000. ■ Howard B. Allen, 35, of Olean, was sentenced to one year in Cattaraugus County Jail for third-degree attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class C felony. On May 7 in Coldspring, the defendant attempted to possess an unspecified narcotic drug with the intent to sell it. ■ Kristina K. Kelly, 33, of Olean, was sentenced to a five year term of probation for fifth degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class D felony. On April 26 in the city of Olean, the defendant possessed an unspecified controlled substance. ■ Matthew Burke, 39, of Perrysburg, was arraigned and pleaded not guilty to aggravated driving while intoxicated and DWI, a class E felony. On July 10, 2016, in Coldspring, the defendant drove with a blood alcohol content of 0.18 percent, according to Rieman. The matter has been adjourned for motions. ■ Jay D. Stafford, 26, of Salamanca, was
arraigned and pleaded not guilty to two counts of driving while intoxicated, class D felonies; a count of first degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a class E felony; and a count of driving without an interlock device, a class A misdemeanor. On July 4 in New Albion, the defendant drove with a 0.13 blood alcohol content, Rieman alleged. The matter has been adjourned for motions. ■ Stacey Spencer Jr., no age given, of Olean, but presently incarcerated in Cattaraugus County Jail, was arraigned and pleaded not guilty to third-degree attempted robbery, a class E felony; and attempted petit larceny, a class B misdemeanor. On March 17 in the city of Olean, the defendant attempted to forcibly steal property, Rieman alleged. The matter has been adjourned for motions. ■ Robert A. Richardson, 28, of Randolph, pleaded guilty to third-degree attempted unlawful manufacture of meth, a class E felony. The crime occurred Jan. 22 in the town of Randolph. Sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 22. ■ Robert J. Ford, 41, of Portville, pleaded guilty to fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, a class E felony. The crime occurred March 24 in the town of Portville. The grading of the charge indicates the value of the property exceeded $1,000. Sentencing is scheduled for Feb. 6. ■ Lori A. Cole, 54, of Olean, pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated, a class E felony; and second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, a misdemeanor. On April 9 in the city of Olean, the defendant drove drunk when her license was suspended or revoked as a result of a prior alcohol-related conviction. Sentencing is scheduled for Feb. 6. ■ Charles. P. Redeye, 55, of Salamanca, pleaded guilty to third-degree attempted robbery, a class E felony; and petit larceny, a class A misdemeanor. On May 4, 2015, in the town of Salamanca, the defendant forcibly stole a motor vehicle. Sentencing is scheduled for Feb. 6. ■ James R. Eberle Jr., 41, of Randolph, was sentenced to eight months in Cattaraugus County Jail, one year without a driver’s license and restitution for driving while intoxicated, a class E felony; and third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, a class B misdemeanor. On June 23 in East Otto, the defendant drove with a 0.16 blood alcohol content. The incident also violated his probation terms. ■ Jeffrey Zink, 35, of South Dayton, was sentenced to six months in Cattaraugus County Jail and restitution for fourth-degree criminal mischief, a class A misdemeanor. In October 2015 in South Dayton, the defendant intentionally damaged property.
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Members of Gowanda Cub Pack 276 visited the Gowanda Fire Hall in mid-November.
Gowanda Scout Cub Pack 276 visits fire hall
GOWANDA — Gowanda Cub Scout Pack 276 last month visited Gowanda Fire Hall and was able to see the fire trucks and equipment used by the local department. The boys even had the chance to climb and sit on some of the equipment firefighters
use for a rescue operation. hile touring the hall, the fire department was “toned out” for a Mercy Flight landing zone right in front of the hall, and the boys were able to see firsthand how the crew sets up and lands the helicopter.
Gowanda Central will offer certified lifeguard course
GOWANDA — The pool at Gowanda High School will host the American Red Cross Lifeguarding program to teach participants water rescue skills, C A and first aid. he hour course gives certified lifeguard credentials, which can be used to be a lifeguard at Gowanda Central School. The position is open to those 15 and older pays $10 per hour. The dates and times of the course are:
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Dec. 28, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 20, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. ■ Saturday, Jan. 7, noon to 4 p.m. ■ Saturday, Jan. 14, noon to 4 p.m. ■ Saturday, Jan. 21, noon to 4 p.m. ■ Friday,
Interested participants can contact Stefanena Kysor at 532-3638 for details. Registration is due by Friday, Dec. 23, and costs $175, which includes training, a course manual, a pocket mask and a certification card.
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Coloring Contest Winners 1st Place (3-4)
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Members of the Gowanda Central School boys’ and girls’ bowling teams stand for team photos prior to the start of their respective seasons. Most recently, both teams swept West Valley at Springville Lanes on Monday, Dec. 12.
Gowanda Sports Report By Mark Benton
Sports Correspondent
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 or 229-1436 for more information.
■ Roller skating for students in kindergarten through eighth grade will be held on Monday, Dec. 19 at the Academy Place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The cost that includes skates remains at $2 per night. The program will not be held over the Christmas recess. he first roller skating Monday night session in 2017 will take place on Jan. 9. The will be no roller skating during school vacations or snow days. ■ The Gowanda Central School girls' varsity basketball team lost their opener at Sherman High School on Dec. 6 by a 49-33 margin. However, the Panthers bounced back on Dec. 12 with a 58-33 win at North Collins but lost their third game Dec. 13 to Frewsburg, 87-21. All games were against nonconference foes.
■ At the Springville Duals on Dec. 10, the Gowanda varsity wrestling team brought home a third place trophy. Senior Dave Poff was voted Most Outstanding Wrestler, beating two ranked wrestlers while and undefeated. Other Panther wrestlers selected to the All-Tourney Team were: Maddox Browning, (99), Ethan Fort, (113) and Chuck Valone (220). Dave Ball (106), Zack Phillips (120) and Jake Monat (132) did not make the all tourney team but each fin ished with impressive records of 4-1. ■ The boys and girls varsity bowling teams at GCS swept West Valley at the Springville Lanes on Dec. 12. Brianna Thompson led the girls squad with a three game set of 512. Dan Goodemote rolled a high game of 203 for the victorious boys team.
■ Gowanda Recreation will sponsor a youth co-ed basketball clinic for students in third through eighth grades for six consecutive Wednesdays beginning Jan. 11. All sessions will run from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Academy Place. There is no fee to attend this program. Certified coaches will be providing the instruction. Scrimmage games will also be played each night. ■ Several 2016 Gowanda Central School graduates have found their way onto college rosters this fall. Joe Kruszka will play baseball at Niagara Community College. He will join a very talented pitching staff. NCCC is one of the top junior college baseball programs in the United States. The College at
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The history of Gowanda basketball By Mark Benton
Sports Correspondent
Photo courtesy Gowanda Area Historical Society
The 1940-41 team, which went 10-8 with a 7-1 league record, won the Cattaraugus County Class A Championship. Members of that team were (front row, from left) Carl DeGolyer, Raymond Huch, William Holocinski, Thomas Hart, Harry Fries, Premo Gelia, Michael Gominiak (back row, from left) Robert Harris, Coach Howard Hillis, Stanley Raiport, Arnold Samuelson, Harry Sever, Robert “Bud” Bobsein, James Irving, Julius Szymanski, Earl Dixon, John Holocinski (manager) and Victor Witherell.
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The 1946-47 Gowanda High School basketball team went 19-0 and are considered the best team in school history, defeating their opponents by a margin of 914-497. The season was Coach Howard Hillis’s first year back after serving in the war. The team included (front row, from left) Frank Batchen, Jack Larson, George Dispenza, Kermit Woodcock (back row, from left) Keith Jolls, Louis Thomas, Chuck Perkins, Coach Howard Hillis, Allan Stuhlmiller, Milan Miller and Ed Urbank.
GOWANDA — A trip down research lane uncovered a Gowanda High School varsity basketball team that put together 13 consecutive winning seasons from the 1938-39 campaign through the 1950-51 schedule while playing all of their home contests in the “Cracker Box” gymnasium at the Center Street School that is now the Academy Place. Under Coach Howard Hillis, the Blue and White Cagers began their run of excellence by posting an overall record of 10-7 during the 1938-39 season. At the time, Gowanda was participating in the Cattaraugus County League. The following basketball season, Gowanda posted a record of 11-5. This was the most successful year since the team had compiled a record of 14-7 in 1935-36, although it’s important to note school basketball records only date back to 1928-29. Gowanda then rattled off identical records of 10-8 over the next two seasons. However, when the 194243 basketball season began, Coach Howard Hillis was off defending his country in World War II. The Gowanda varsity basketball coach that replaced Howard Hillis for the 1942-43 season is unknown. What is recorded was an abbreviated schedule of only 10 games. Gowanda won all but two contests that year. When the school year began in September 1943, Irving Halstead took over as the boys physical education teacher and coach of the varsity football, basketball and baseball teams with Hillis still away at war. Halstead was not a football coach. The three years that he guided the Blue and White on the gridiron during World War II had miserable results. However, Halstead was an excellent mentor on the basketball court and baseball field. or the three years that Irving Halstead coached basketball, Gowanda compiled and overall record of 45-12. Hillis returned after World War II and reclaimed his teaching and coaching positions in the fall of 1946. The basketball team that was coming off a record of in alstead's final season took it a step further. See History, Page 21
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Crandall has breakout year with Gannon By Sam Wilson Sports Editor
Sara Crandall says she always loved defense as much as offense, so maybe it’s no wonder she’s become such an effective defensive specialist for Div. II Gannon University’s volleyball team. A junior from Cattaraugus-Little Valley, Crandall has earned a major role on coach Matt Darling’s consistent PSAC power in Erie, Pa. She didn’t win allconference recognition, but Darling will tell you Crandall was one of the best liberos in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference. An occupational therapy major, Crandall earned a spot on the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-District II women’s volleyball first team in ovember with a 3.93 cumulative grade point average this year. On the court, Crandall showed steady improvement to help lead Gannon to one of its best seasons during a consistent eight year run of CAA tournament appearances. annon finished its eighth straight CAA season at last aturday, ec. 3, falling in the second round to Edinboro. Gannon had won two matches against Edinboro in the regular season and won the PSAC, but was edged 25-22, 25-22, 25-22 and denied a second-straight Sweet appearance. “It isn’t ideal how we ended but I really wouldn’t trade anything for just how we did this season,” Crandall told The Press. “It was really special. It was definitely one to remember even aside from volleyball. As a team, we had really awesome chemistry and the whole entire season was just enjoyable. My coach here at Gannon is just incredible. ’m disappointed that we did finish how we did but still so proud.” n matches and sets, Crandall had a team best digs, . per set. She had 27 digs, one off her season high, in annon’s five set CAA first round win over Fairmont State Friday.
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Cattaraugus-Little Valley graduate Sara Crandall (red, 19) helped lead Gannon University’s volleyball team to a PSAC championship and a second-round NCAA Div. II tournament appearance.
“My job is serve receive and it’s digging,” Crandall said. “But it’s a big communication role on the court. I have to be loud, I have to be able to communicate in the back row to everyone playing defense.” An outside hitter throughout her high school career, Crandall was recruited as a libero. At 5-foot-7, she didn’t have the height to be considered for the outside but Crandall clearly adapted well to her new defensive position. She carved out a big role by her sophomore year, but looking for improvement Darling, a three-time PSAC coach of the year, challenged her to “self-actualize as a libero.” “I get one of those quizzical looks whenever I make a statement like that but I think throughout the course of the spring, the offseason, she did it,” Darling said. ow my answer to that uestion (of her role) is she brings to that position exactly what that position needs to be. he’s got very good first touch, she’s See Crandall, age
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Grant from Page 1 have previously received state funding, and assessed the regions’ strategic capitalize on the theater’s unique historic plan implementations and proposals for funding in 2016. asset. This year, all 10 REDCs competed “Through the Regional Economic for designation as a “Top Performer.” Development Councils, we have rehe five op erformers will receive placed the one si e fits all’ approach up to $25 million in additional Emto economic growth with a ‘ground-up’ pire State Development grant funding strategy that focuses on cooperation and to support priority projects, with the investing in regional assets to generate remaining five regions receiving up to opportunity,” said Cuomo. “By bringing together ideas from local government and $10 million. Additionally, each region is eligible for up to an additional $15 community leaders with state resources, million in Excelsior Jobs Program tax we are giving these councils the tools to credits to help attract and grow busicreate jobs and drive economic activity nesses in the region. in their communities for generations to Other projects awarded funding in come. I congratulate the Regional CounCattaraugus County included: cils on their awards, and look forward ■ $37,800 for the Cattaraugus to continuing to work together to build a Community Action’s Food for Thought stronger New York for all.” Program; During Round VI, members from the ■ $220,000 for the City of Olean’s 10 Regional Councils traveled to Albany Downtown Farmers Market; to make in-person presentations of their ■ $400,000 for the City of Olean’s proposals to the Strategic Implementaongoing downtown redevelopment; tion Assessment Team (SIAT). Over the ■ $44,600 for the City of Olean’s course of two days, the SIAT, which is composed of state agency commissioners Allegheny River Canoe Kayak Launch Project; and policy experts, heard from each of ■ $1 million for an expansion of the Regional Councils directly, reviewed Edelweiss Dairy’s facilities; the progress being made on projects that
■ $600,000 for the Ellicottville Brewing Company’s expansion in Little Valley; ■ $498,750 for the restoration of Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater; and ■ $120,000 for construction of new cottages at Allegany State Park.
Also of note, in Chautauqua County, $217,000 was awarded Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District to assist the Village of Silver Creek with a dam removal and stream rehabilitation; $40,000 went tothe Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation to develop a strategic economic development plan for Northern Chautauqua County; and $100,000 was awarded for the village of Silver Creek’s sanitary sewer evaluation study. After six rounds of the REDC process, more than $4.6 billion has been awarded to more than 5,200 job creation and community development projects consistent with each regions strategic plans, projecting to create and retain more than 210,000 jobs. For more information on the Regional Councils, visit www.regionalcouncils.ny.gov.
Dec. 16-22, 2016 Report from Page 17 Brockport, one of the top Division III schools in the East, had 95 players try out for their baseball team this past fall. Carter Benton survived four rounds of cuts to remain in the program. He tossed two perfect innings against Erie Community College to pick up the win on the mound during Brockport's only fall ball competition. Taylor Olson will be one of the top pitchers this upcoming spring on the softball staff at Notre Dame College, a Division II school located outside of Cleveland, Ohio. Kruszka, Benton and Olson were all former multiple year first team all-stars in baseball and softball while attending Gowanda Central School.
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Dec. 16-22, 2016 History from age or the first and only time in school history, owanda finished the season undefeated, winning all games. ncluded in that string of victories was the county, bi county and ection championships. Although we went undefeated under illis, rving alstead has to be given credit too for putting the pieces in places, recalled the late d rbank, who played for both coaches. alstead was an e cellent teacher of fundamenCrandall from age really doing a lot of the service, digging for us, she was great with second contacts whenever she had to set a ball and in many ways she was the heart of our defense. hat includes some vocal leadership of the annon defense. eing on the court as a teammate try my best to always stay positive and be loud and ust like my other teammates and , we all ust work really hard to pick each other up, Crandall said. epending on how the game’s going and who’s having a good game and if somebody has an off game, our team’s really good at stepping up and taking the role of picking another teammate up. ’m more of a fiery player than a passive player. feel like people who have watched me play know that. t’s pretty natural for me to try to fire up my teammates. Citing her high school career, when Crandall played for her dad, oe Crandall, at C , arling said he always thought she had the ability to lead once she earned a role. think it couldn’t have come out if she didn’t have the competence to back it up, arling said. he key for her in terms of leadership was she got to the point where she knew that she was good and then, this opened it up for her to not necessarily be the assertive type of leader telling people what to do but to sort of have the follow me attitude, which the credibility has to be there for that to happen. reshman ydia ukomski from ortville, a defensive specialist and outside hitter, played in seven matches this year and will surely compete for more playing time as a sophomore. t was so funny when we found out
THE GOWANDA PRESS tals. uring rbank's sophomore and unior season, owanda won . owanda continued to strive on the court under illis and posted four more winning records from through the season. illis stepped down as the school’s head basketball coach the following year. And owanda succumbed to a record of losses ending the streak of consecutive winning seasons. he anthers have never come close to matching that feat on the court ever since. we’d be playing together, Crandall said. e ust never imagined. ou’re rivals in high school and you don’t even think of the possibility of playing with those girls when you get older. he has been such an awesome contributor to our team, such a hard player, brings and awesome attitude and overall she’s a great teammate and love seeing her get better and better every single day. he olden nights thrived in close matches this season. Of annon’s four losses, three were in three set sweeps, including aturday’s season ender against dinboro in the CAA second round. Crandall credits arling e did such a great ob this year and my whole team is so incredibly thankful to be coached by someone like him. Aside from my dad, he’s one of my favorite coaches. and a camaraderie and chemistry unlike any team she’s played with. y coach really recruits awesome people, she said, not ust volleyball players but he recruits and coaches awesome personalities and good people to be around with good hearts and good intentions. hat makes a big difference. e have a talented team and we know how to play volleyball but what makes the difference is the fact that we all care so much about the sport and each other. arling takes a practical approach to team chemistry, saying it can help teams but isn’t always necessary. ut clearly this team was different. ome of the best teams ’ve ever been around hated each other but they all wanted to win so you can put those things aside, he said. think it was definitely a strength for this team, ust team chemistry unlike any ’ve seen and far beyond anything that ’ve even seen. t’s not something that would have said would be necessary but it really gave us an edge. hey always fought for each other.
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Riverside Hotel, circa 1876 This photograph, one of the earliest known to exist of downtown Gowanda, shows the view looking up North Water Street from upstairs in the Commercial Hotel or Welch Block, now the site of the Olympia Restaurant. The Gowanda Union School, built in 1876, is on the site of today’s Academy Place. The long white building was the Riverside Hotel, owned by Marvin O. Welch, located at the northern end of the village parking lot. The rubble in the foreground most likely was the ruins of the Barker House, a large hotel that burned in 1875. RadioShack occupies that lot today. The hill in the right background is Scott Hill, leading out of the valley on Route 438 near the border of the Seneca Nation Cattaraugus Territory.
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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, second Saturday of the month from 4 to 6 p.m., January through November
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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.
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Pleasant Valley Baptist Church 12557 Route 438 Pastor: Rev. John Proios Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.
LITTLE VALLEY 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.
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.
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Solomon’s Porch Ministries 7705 Toad Hollow Road | 257-9138 Pastor: Gail McCory Worship: Saturdays, 7 p.m. & Sundays, 10 a.m.
OTTO Immanuel Lutheran Church 9027 East Otto Road | 688-5194 Pastor: Rev. Howard Warner Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.
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United Methodist Church Main Street near Peck Hill Road Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m.
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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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3032 PENN LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 10/27/16. Office location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process The LLC, 36 Main St., Attica, NY 14011. General purpose.
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
COLLINS FIRE DISTRICT ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING January 12, 2017 Take Notice that the organizational meeting of the year 2017 of the Collins Fire District will be held on Thursday, January 12, 2017, at 7:00 PM, at the Collins Center Fire Hall, 3514 Main St., Collins, NY By order of the Board of Commissioners of the Collins Fire District. David A. Duncan Secretary 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.
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.
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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.
FMCSA of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. Registered Agent to whom process to be mailed to: David Cohen 19E Shore Dr. Niverville, NY 12130 The purpose of the business is to engage in any lawful activity for which limited liability companies may be organized.
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF GORNC REALTY LLC. Arts of Org. filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 9/6/16 Office location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 25 Robert Pitt Dr., Ste 204, Monsey, NY 10952. The name and address of the Registered Agent is Vcorp Agent Services, Inc., 25 Robert Pitt Dr., Ste 204, Monsey, NY 10952. Purpose: any lawful activity.
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.
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC): NAME: ELLEN FENTON & COMPANY, LLC, Articles of organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/28/16. Office location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: Ellen Fenton & Company, LLC, 5688 Bonn Way E, Great Valley, NY 14741. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Latest date upon which LLC is to dissolve: No specific date. NOTICE OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION ON OCT 12, 2016 MAGHNUS TRANSPORT,LLC Filed with the NYS Department of State its Articles of Organization. The Office to be located in Cattaraugus County. A Agents of Process, INC is designated as agent with
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 FILING OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF MSP PROPERTIES, LLC Articles of Organization of MSP PROPERTIES, LLC were filed with the New York State Office of Secretary of State on November 15, 2016. Office Location: Cattaraugus County. The principal business location is located at 6103 Route 16 South, Franklinville, New York 14737. The New York Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The New York Secretary of State shall mail process to the LLC at the address of its principal office. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity.
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF SkI WING HUNT CLUB, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/21/16. Office location: Cattaraugus County. Princ. office of LLC: 4011 Wing Hollow Rd., Allegany, NY 14706. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. office. Purpose: Any lawful activity. NOTICE OF FORMATION of GORNC OPERATING LLC. Arts of Org. filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 9/6/16 Office location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 25 Robert Pitt Dr., Ste 204, Monsey, NY 10952. The name and address of the Registered Agent is Vcorp Agent Services, Inc., 25 Robert Pitt Dr., Ste 204, Monsey, NY 10952. Purpose: any lawful activity. 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.
NOTICE OF SUBSTANCE OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION On 11/28/2016, kPk PROPERTIES, 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 2254 Johnson Road, 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. 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 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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Gowanda wrestling beats Dunkirk, 52-23 By Jason Riley Press Reporter
GOWANDA — The Gowanda wrestling team beat unkirk, , for their first home dual meet of the season. The meet started at the 99 pound weight class where Maddox Browning took a forfeit on behalf of the Panthers. David Ball built on the Panthers’ lead with a pin over Dunkirk’s Gabrielle Clark. Randy Conrow also earned the Panther’s six points, pinning Dunkirk’s Owen Fred with just a second remaining in the match. Gowanda’s Charlie Valone got off to a slow start at his 220 pound bout versus Chanual Black. Valone entered the second period down 1-9, but continued to wrestle tough, which led to Valone pinning Black with 3 seconds left in the second period. The varsity Panthers will be competing at the STWOA tournament this weekend (Dec.16-17), hosted in Salamanca this year. While, the JV squad will travel to wrestle at the Williamsville South Tournament (Dec. 17).
GOWANDA 52 DUNKIRK 23 99: Maddox Browning(Gow)-FFT 106: David Ball(Gow) won by pinfall over Gabrielle Clark (Dun), 3:00 113: Matt Wargo (Gow)-FFT 120: Zach Phillips won by major decision over Hunter Larson (Dun), 8-0 126: David Poff won by decision over Brad Yochum (Dun), 6-3 132: Adam Sanchez (Dun) won by decision over Keifer Austin (Gow), 9-5 138: Ryan Gernatt (Gow) won by decision over Cole Golemnieski (Dun), 4-0 145: Mike Liskiewicz (Gow)-FFT 152: Billy Seiders (Dun) won by pinfall over Dominik Rodriguez (Gow), 3:48 160: Zach Carrol (Gow)- FFT 170: Alton Ingram (Dun) won by decision over Ethan Francis (Gow), 5-3 182: Randy Conrow (Gow) won by pinfall over Owen Fred(Dun), 5:59 195: Melique Carter (Dun) won by tech-fall over Noah Francis (Gow), 18-3 220: Charlie Valone (Gow) won by pinfall over Chanual Black (Dun), 2:57 285: Nick Jones (Dun) won by pinfall over Andrew Mussachio (Gow), :31
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Gowanda’s Ethan Francis works to improve against Dunkirk’s Alton Ingram in the 170 pound weight class. Ingram won by decision, 5-3, but the Panthers went on to win the contest overall, 52-23.
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OUT & ABOUT ■ Dec. 17, 9 a.m. to noon, Santa Claus at Cattaraugus County Bank in South Dayton. Children can receive goodies and share their Christmas wish with Santa. ■ Dec. 17, 10 a.m. to noon, Santa and Live Reindeer, Salamanca Historical Museum in Salamanca. Part of the Seneca Salamanca Chamber of Commerce’s Silver Bells in the City Festival. Call 9452034. ■ Dec. 17, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Christmas Craft Show and Chinese Auction, United Congregational Methodist Church in Salamanca. Vendors and auction items. ■ Dec. 17, 6 p.m., Blue Christmas gathering, Gowanda Free Methodist Church. A gentle service of encouragement. Call 532-5441. ■ Dec. 17, 7 p.m., Studio 107 Chamber Players of Olean High School perform songs of the season, Red House Administration Building lobby at Allegany State Park. Part of the “By the Fireside” concert series. Free. Call 354-9101 x. 236.
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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.
■ Dec. 18, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Christmas Craft Show and Chinese Auction, United Congregational Methodist Church in Salamanca. Vendors and auction items. ■ Dec. 18, 2 to 5 p.m., Leon’s 2016 Old Fashioned Victorian Christmas, at the four corners in Legon. See members of the Historical Society dressed in Victorian attire. Postponed from earlier this year. ■ Dec. 18, 3 p.m. Christmas Cantata, United Congregational Methodist Church in Salamanca. Part of the Seneca Salamanca Chamber of Commerce’s Silver Bells in the City Festival. Call 945-2034. ■ Dec. 20, 6:30 p.m., “The Christmas Magic Show,” by Cris Johnson, North Collins Public Library. Call 3373211. ■ Dec. 25, 2 p.m., Christmas dinner at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Gowanda.
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Children pet one of Mike Morton’s reindeer during Christmas in Gowanda on Saturday, Dec. 3. Mr. Morton, of Ellington, along with one of his reindeer, will be at the Salamanca Historical Museum on Dec. 17 as part of the Silver Bells in the City Festival organized by the Seneca Salamanca Chamber of Commerce.