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Officer-in-charge Raiport resigns from position

By Rich Place

Managing Editor

GOWANDA — The Gowanda Village Board on Friday, Jan. 13 unanimously accepted the resignation of Police Officer-in-Charge Steve Raiport, ending his 24-year career with the Gowanda Police Department.

Acceptance of Raiport’s resignation came three days after the village board created the Village of Gowanda Police

Committee, permitting village trustees to oversee the police force and provide feedback to the mayor.

In a conversation with The Gowanda Press on Friday afternoon, Raiport said the formation of the police committee was the primary reason for his resignation.

“It’s the micromanaging,” he said. He also noted his resignation will allow him to spend more time with his family.

The village board promoted officer

Larry Green as interim officer-in-charge, effective immediately. He will serve in the interim position at a rate of $25 per hour until a permanent replacement is found.

Raiport in December submitted an initial resignation letter to the village board, which convened during a special meeting Dec. 22 to address it. After a half hour conversation Raiport rescinded his resignation.

See Raiport, Page 20

Rain, mild weather lead to only minor flooding

By Rich Place

Managing Editor

Press photo by Rich Place

Workers from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) measure the speed and depth of the Cattaraugus Creek near the Main Street Bridge in Gowanda on Friday morning, Jan. 13. The creek at Gowanda crested at minor flood stage of 10.7 feet Thursday night, the highest level since the creek reached 11.54 feet in December 2013, according to USGS data.

GOWANDA — The rain came and the temperatures climbed into the 50s, but the village was spared from any major flooding late last week.

The Cattaraugus Creek on Thursday night, Jan. 12, crested at 10.7 feet, which is considered minor flood stage. The mark is the highest level the creek reached since measuring 11.5 feet in December 2013, according to the National Weather Service.

No major damage was reported in the early winter thaw that also ushered in significant rainfall earlier in the day.

Nick Crassi, fire chief for the Gowanda Volunteer Fire Department, said personnel kept a close

Other areas of county not so lucky, page 3 eye on Thatcher Brook near the bridge on South Chapel Street. Unofficially, he said the highest water level there hovered around 5 feet on Thursday evening.

“If it gets up close to the 6-foot mark then it’s just about ready to flood over,” he said. “It stayed bouncing between 4 and 5 (feet). It was close but not dangerous so that we had to let anybody know.”

Rainfall in the morning stopped in the early afternoon, which was a welcomed sign and helped prevent more significant flooding, said Crassi.

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High water forces road closings across Catt. Co. Section of North Road in Perrysburg collapses in flooding

By Rick Miller County Reporter

PERRYSBURG — Rushing water from a small stream scoured dirt fill from around a culvert on North Road in the town of Perrysburg on Thursday, Jan. 12, closing the road until repairs could be made by Cattaraugus County Public Works crews the following day.

After signs had been posted on Thursday, motorists reportedly moved the signs and drove across the area of the culvert where pavement was hanging 4 to 5 feet above the top of the metal culvert pipe.

Mark Burr, county Public Works director of engineering, said there was also minor damage to road shoulders where fast-moving water carved into the shoulders.

Road crews struggled Thursday to keep up with water flowing over county roads. Smaller culverts like the Perrysburg drain are prone to getting plugged with debris washing down from upstream.

Blake Phinney, the Markhams road section supervisor, said a road crew closed the road and moved large signs to either side of the culvert after neighbors reported the water being diverted by the log. Road closed signs were installed at the nearest intersections too.

Still, some motorists still drove across the water-damaged area. It took more than three truckloads of gravel to fill the hole left by water carving out a void beneath the road surface in the eastbound lane.

The crew returned with a grader and parked it across the roadway at the damaged culvert to prevent any more vehicles from driving over it, said Phinney.

A log that washed out of the woods above the culvert diverted the rushing water around the 18-inch steel pipe, said Phinney.

“If it had to happen, now was a good time,” Phinney said. “We’ll make tem-

porary repairs and be back in the spring to install a new concrete culvert. Then we’ll clear out the creek above and below the culvert. The road is due for a pavement overlay next year.”

Three other roads were closed due to flooding on Thursday, urr said. In Portville, Haskell Creek went over its banks near indfall oad, flooding a stretch of the road. Gile Hollow Road in Hinsdale was closed after Ischua Creek overflowed its banks. nd on County Road 27 in the town of Leon, low-lying areas were under water.

There was some damage to road shoulders in at least a dozen places across the county, Burr said.

“We didn’t have a lot of damage,” he said. “It could have been a lot worse with all the rain and melting snow.”

County road crews assisted town highway workers in Red House and South Valley, where waters backed up and damaged some roads, Burr said.

Meanwhile, Route 219 in Great Valley was closed for several hours Thursday and traffic was detoured over Peth and Humphrey roads back onto Route 219.

Video taken Thursday afternoon from a drone flying over the hamlet of Great Valley and posted on Facebook showed water from Great Valley Creek spreading across oute and flowing across Depot Street and Mutton Hollow Road.

There was one-lane traffic on oute 219 on Thursday night in the hamlet across from the Great Valley Methodist Church as firefighters directed cars and trucks around debris in the roadway.

Great Valley Highway Superintendent Jack Harrington said the town experienced a few instances where road shoulders suffered minor damage from fast-moving water.

There was some water damage on Halsaver Road above Kill Buck where a logging operation had failed to put in ditches, causing water and mud to wash across the road, Harrington said.

Press photo by Rick Miller

A Cattaraugus County Public Works crew works to repair a culvert on North Road in Perrysburg Friday, Jan. 13 where fast-moving water the day before carved out the earth fill around the steel pipe and left unsupported pavement hanging. The hole was filled with gravel and will be permanently fixed in the spring.

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Work crews to remove trees, debris from Thatcher Brook

By Phil Palen Press Reporter

GOWANDA — With $30,000 in funding earmarked by Cattaraugus County, work crews in the towns of Persia and Dayton will remove trees and debris from Thatcher Brook to mitigate potential causes of flooding.

Daniel Ackley, the town of Persia highway superintendent, reported during the an. town board meeting that county, village and town public works officials met to discuss the project. Cattaraugus County has designated $30,000 for the work, Ackley said, while the town will pay private contractors for the work and be reimbursed.

Work crews very soon will begin cutting up fallen trees and debris into pieces no longer than 30 inches, starting at the mouth of the brook near the Aldrich Street bridge, and working their way upstream to near ayton.

The project is meant to minimi e log jams caused when high water sends debris downstream to lodge against bridges, forcing the stream to leave its banks. egular maintenance and cleaning of the trash rack along ayton oad is also part of the flood control program.

Property owners along Thatcher Brook in Persia and Dayton will receive letters from the county informing them of the project.

Councilwoman Gloria Tomas ewski attended the most recent meeting of the Gowanda Ambulance Board and reported two new members were appointed, Anne Merkt of Dayton and erry wanson of Collins Center.

Gowanda Ambulance now has three ambulances on call and a fly car, with 32 people employed either full-time or part-time. There are paramedics, one critical care employee, four advanced emergency medical technicians (EMTs), nine basic Ts and two drivers.

The service answered approximately , calls in . Tomas ewski said the fly car, a ord pedition, is used on occasion to start administering

treatment until the ambulance arrives.

Councilman obert O. ingman and Gowanda Mayor Heather McKeever attended Gov. ndrew Cuomo’s “ tate of the tate” address in uffalo. mong the governor’s key contacts in estern New York, Dingman mentioned Jamestown ayor amuel Teresi. ingman’s recent visit to Jamestown was to determine the availability of the former rie ailroad station to be the southern terminus of the rail corridor. The National Comedy Center which now uses the former rail station has received appro imately . million in grant funding from New York tate.

Dingman said he received a copy of a letter that Mayor Teresi had written to Albany that Jamestown supports the rail tourism initiative and that the station/ comedy center ought to be part of the rail project. ingman regards this as a positive development, along with the governor’s stated focus on tourism as an economic driver in this region. ingman envisions a rail tourism corridor anchored by the comedy center in Jamestown and the Canalside and Cobblestone districts in uffalo.

On a broader regional basis, he said a link to Buffalo with its light rail rapid transit system’s possible e pansion to the niversity at uffalo’s mherst campus, and interests in Niagara alls promoting a greater connection to uffalo, a amestown-to-Niagara alls tourism corridor could be possible. This would provide economic development opportunities for Gowanda, positioned midway between Buffalo and Jamestown, ingman said. He noted the governor’s proposal for a second “ illion for Buffalo” investment could be a key factor in the success of this project.

The board approved Judge Andolsek’s attendance at the tate agistrates Association conference near Syracuse in eptember. ndolsek reported that a grant application to the state’s ustice Court Assistance Program was approved See Persia, Page 21

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Buffalo to Jamestown passenger line picking up steam

Press photo by Rick Miller

A New York & Lake Erie Railroad passenger train sits outside the Gowanda Depot on South Water Street. NY&LE Railroad tracks may soon be part of a Buffalo to Jamestown passenger excursion project.

By Rick Miller County Reporter

GOWANDA — Plans for a Buffalo to Jamestown passenger railroad line along the South Buffalo Railway and New York & Lake Erie Railroad in Cattaraugus County may be ready to roll soon.

More than $4 million in state grants were awarded last year that could aid the plan, including $2 million for the Erie County-owned South Buffalo Railroad, $732,000 for New York & Lake Erie Railroad in Cattaraugus County, and $1.6 million for bridge structures along the Southern Tier Extension Railroad in Chautauqua County.

Those projects include railroad track rehabilitation between South Dayton in Cattaraugus County, and Cherry Creek in Chautauqua County.

New York & Lake Erie Railroad president Robert O. Dingman Jr., who is one of the project’s biggest supporters, said the project has the support of most of the municipalities the rail line passes through from Hamburg to Jamestown.

Dingman planned to testify this week at a hearing on a new train station in Buffalo, which could help the objective

of supporters of the plan for periodically scheduled rail excursions between Buffalo and Jamestown.

There is quite a demand by rail enthusiasts for this kind of rail excursion, according to Dingman, who said besides stopping for events at communities along the rail line, passengers would ride for the nostalgia, the scenic beauty of the countryside and to visit the recently restored Jamestown Gateway Train Station.

Others including Gowanda Mayor Heather McKeever, Eden Supervisor Missy Hartman and Hamburg Mayor Tom Moses are urging consideration of regular commuter service into Buffalo. Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi is another big booster of the project.

“I think that within the next two years you will see excursion train service between Hamburg and Jamestown.” Dingman said in an interview late last week.

“The line from Buffalo to Jamestown could be open in three years.”

The tourism angle cannot be discounted. “Tourism is economic development we can do,” Dingman said. “We know how to do this.”

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What do our farmers do in the winter?

By Phyllis Couture

of ice on everything and were without power for several days.

Special to The Press The cattle still needed feed As the snow falls and our and water and thankfully they friends head to the ski lift or to obtained a generator to run the the southern states, many may essential equipment and keep wonder what farmers do in the the house somewhat warm. winter. There is probably time Dairy farmers know that the to have a few hours, or even cows need milking and feeddays, away from the farm, but ing every day – in fact twice or there is always something to three times a day! The driveway do. Farm kids are familiar with must be plowed to get the milk the mantra chores first, then truck in, the water kept from Christmas gifts, the movies, freezing, and the barn scraped. or fun times – unless the barn For my great-niece, this winter cleaner breaks or the winter was the joy of her first heifer storm blows in, then the plan producing a newborn heifer changes. calf, and anticipating showing As vegetable farmers and one or both at the county fair.

Livestock farmers anxiously bedding plant growers, we just watch the lambs and pigs for finished ordering our seeds, stakes, and started plants for the signs of new babies. Newborns require constant monitoring, spring 2017 growing season.

It was a several day process of sometimes special attention to keep them warm and eatperusing those colorful seed catalogs that have been arriving ing properly. Grape growers, for weeks. The greenhouse lies beekeepers, fruit farmers, fish farmers all have their special idle now but will come alive winter duties. 4-H kids plan in March when we start the their projects for the next year, process all over again. figuring out which animals will For friends in Nebraska, it be the right age for the various was keeping the cattle warm in classes at the county fair. howling winter winds, repairing Maple producers are working the ripped curtain on the livein the woods, trimming trees, stock shelter, and securing the laying out lines of tubing, and calf hutches. Friends in North reading equipment for tapping Dakota had a half inch or more the trees and boiling the maple

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syrup. Lots of planning also goes in to the annual March Maple Weekends when the “sugar houses” will be open to the public to view the process of making syrup, sugar, maple spread, and other goodies.

Winter is also the time for meetings- educational seminars on growing, planting, pest control, and other topics. Farm Bureau members take time to consider priorities for legislative action and schedule a trip to the

county or state legislature to talk to their representatives. Promotion and Education committee members plan spring dairy tours, the fair booth display, and farmer-neighbor dinners.

Our agricultural scientists and researchers, Cooperative Extension Educators, the manufacturers of agricultural equipment, and the agricultural equipment dealers all keep busy in the winter preparing for the busy spring, summer, and fall months

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Yes, agriculture is a yearround business dedicated to keeping our consumers fed, clothed, sheltered, and even entertained. We’re happy to do it; it is a way of life as well as a living.

(Phyllis Couture, of West Valley, is chair of the New York State Farm Bureau promotion and education committee.)

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Local author publishes new vegan cookbook Côté-Nace will host book signing Jan. 21 at Jesse’s Home and Gifts

By Deb Everts Press Reporter

GOWANDA — People looking for a healthy guide to better eating in the new year will find help at esse’s Home and Gifts, . ain t., aturday, an. from a.m. to p.m. uring that time, local author ylvie C t -Nace will be promoting her new cookbook, “The Pure Pleasure of ating egan.”

C t -Nace will present her -page cookbook that is a great way to start with its delicious recipes for vegans, vegetarians, and gluten-free and lactose intolerant people. he will also be speaking on “How do you eat vegan ” There will be samples and cooking demonstrations on the top and bottom of the hour that will include an apricot and onion dip, chickpeas and kale sandwich spread and split pea and green lentil soup all of which will have options for gluten-free as well. he encourages people to stop in to taste and see how easy it is to get and maintain health in . “The Pure Pleasure of ating egan” will be available for purchase at the store.

C t -Nace said she became vegan in , but was only able to find two vegan cookbooks at the time. fter reviewing the vegan books, she discovered that the recipes back then were not

very palatable because they were bland and the te ture of the food was not appealing. ith every recipe in her book comes an introduction telling where the inspiration came from and how the dish will taste when complete. everal of the recipes come with a “Cook’s Note” marked with a graphic of a asset Hound, in memory of her dog, Charlotte, that provide helpful hints and make-ahead preparation suggestions. native of ontreal, Canada, she comes from several culinary e periences. he said she has been collecting recipes in both rench and nglish since she was years old. he studied law for one year before getting a master’s degree in criminology, and has been employed as a probation and parole officer in both Canada and the nited tates.

C t -Nace and her husband, everend . ichael Nace who is a pastor of ava illage aptist Church, reside in Gowanda. The couple has a son who resides in oston, ass. with his wife and two sons. or more information about the the book and to order, email C t -Nace at maggiecn aol.com. Please put “The Pure Pleasure of ating egan” in the subject line. In uiries may also be mailed to ylvie C t -Nace, PO o , Gowanda, N. . .

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Sylvie Côté-Nace has published a new vegan cookbook, “The Pure Pleasure of Eating Vegan.” She will be holding a book signing at Jesse’s Home and Gifts, 53 W. Main St., Saturday, Jan. 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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OBITUARIES Wilma E. Waite

SALAMANCA — Wilma E. Waite, 98, formerly of Ward Street, Salamanca, died early Sunday morning (Jan. 15, 2017) at the Bradford Nursing Pavilion, following a long illness.

Born March 6, 1918, in East Otto, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Freda Schultz Hanson.

She graduated at age 16 from pringville-Griffith Institute, class of 1934. Being too young to enter nursing school, she was employed at the White Star Inn in Chaffee for a year.

Then she entered the nursing program at Meyer Memorial Hospital in Buffalo and graduated in 1939.

She was a maternity nurse and was employed with the former Salamanca District Hospital for over 46 years and the Tri-County Memorial Hospital in Gowanda for over 12 years, working in both maternity wards. Her first nursing employment was with the former Tuberculosis Sanatorium in Perrysburg.

Mrs. Waite was a longtime member of the former St. Michaels Lutheran Church in Little Valley.

She enjoyed gardening, doing puzzles, embroidery and knitting, and she made several pairs of mittens for her grandchildren. In her later years, she enjoyed bowling in several area leagues and served as the secretary for the Senior Bowl-

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ing League. She also was awarded Senior Bowler of the Year.

Surviving are three daughters, Marcia (Monte) Van Buren and Carol “Sue” (James) Scharf, both of Salamanca, and Betsy Waite of Napoli; 20 grandchildren; 41 greatgrandchildren; eight greatgreat-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, including a special niece Beverly owen of ansfield a son-in-law, Gary Wilson of Great Valley; and a daughter-inlaw, Louise Waite of Salamanca.

She was predeceased by a daughter, Sharon Waite Wilson, and a son, Wayne “Sonny” Waite.

Friends called Wednesday (Jan. 18, 2017) at the O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc. Funeral Home at 25 River St. in Salamanca.

Funeral services were held in the funeral home Thursday (Jan. 19, 2017) with the Rev. Patrick Cox of Grace Lutheran Church officiating.

Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery in Springville.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, the American Cancer Society or the donor’s choice.

E-condolences can be sent to john@ orourke-orourke.com or posted to facebook.com/onofh.

Helen T. Trubick

GOWANDA — Helen T. Trubick, 90, of Buffalo Street, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter Deb and son-in-law John Fisher on Wednesday morning (Jan. 11, 2017) surrounded by family.

Helen had called her daughter’s house her home for the past 12 years.

Helen was born Oct. 11, 1926 in Buffalo, the daughter of Mary (Finnegan) Corcoran.

On Jan. 27, 1973, Helen married Nicholas Trubick at the St. Francis Xavier RC Church of Buffalo. Nick passed away April 24, 2003.

Helen is survived by a son, Robert (Genevieve) Goodley of Edmond, Okla.; a daughter, Deborah (John) Fisher of Gowanda; grandchildren, Kerrilyn (Andrew) Crabtree of Tulsa Okla., Joseph (Charity) Sweda of Gowanda and Tara (Miguel) Sanchez of Fort Benning, Ga.; great-grandchildren, Nicholas and Jace Sanchez, Samuel and Annabelle Crabtree and Carlene and McKenna Montgomery; along with several nieces and nephews.

Helen is also survived by a brother, Eugene Corcoran of West Seneca.

In addition to her parents and husband, Helen is preceded in death by two grandchildren, David Goodley and Lisa (Rodney) Goodley Montgomery; four brothers, Jack, Thomas, Frank Corcoran and Robert Meier; and four sisters, Katherine Corcoran, Esther Gill, Marylou Curran and MaryJane Corcoran.

Per Helen’s request there will be no prior visitation. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday (Jan. 21, 2017) at the St. Joseph’s RC Church East Main St. Gowanda. Guests are asked to assemble at the church.

Memorials may be made to the Oklahoma Hemophilia Foundation 720 W. Wilshire Blvd. Suite 101-B Oklahoma City, OK 73116 or Hospice Buffalo 225 Como Park Blvd. Cheektowaga, NY 14227.

Arrangements are by the Schindler Funeral Home, 44 Center St., Gowanda, NY 14070.

Mary Ann Cygan GOWANDA — Mary Ann Cygan, 87, passed away Monday afternoon (Jan. 16, 2017) surrounded by family.

Mary Ann was born Feb. 17, 1929 in Jamestown, one of 16 children born to Carl and Selma (Nelson) Hallquist.

She married Joseph Cygan, who preceded her in death in 1999.

A nurse, Mary Ann worked for several state agencies including the former Gowanda Psychiatric Center, JNAdam Developmental Center and for the former Tri-County Memorial Hospital. Mary Ann continued her nursing after retirement where she did in home private nursing.

Survivors include children, Joseph F. (Janice) Cygan of Webster, Mark (Rose-

mary) Cygan of South Carolina, Lynne (Kean) Carmell of Florida, Antonia Cygan of Gowanda, Teresa Cygan of Lackawanna and Dillon Cygan; two grandchildren, Kelly (Nicholas) VanNote and Elizabeth Scott; two great-grandsons, Christian and Chase VanNote; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, Mary Ann was preceded in death by 15 brothers and sisters.

A private graveside service will be held Friday (Jan. 20, 2017).

If desired, memorials may be made to a local charity of one’s choice.

Arrangements are by the Schindler Funeral Home, 44 Center St., Gowanda.

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Charles Willard Hall

RANDOLPH — Charles Willard Hall, 89, of Jamestown Street, Randolph, passed away Monday (Jan. 16, 2017) at the Absolut Nursing Center in Salamanca.

He was born Nov. 20, 1927, in Allegany, the son of the late Charles William and Mary Ellen Hallorn Hall.

Charles was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving from Nov. 20, 1945, to Nov. 19, 1947. He retired in 1992 from the former Gowanda State Hospital, where he worked for 11 years in the laundry department. He had previously worked at the Gramco Feed Mill in Springville for 28 years and worked on many dairy farms growing up, including his father’s dairy.

He attended church at the Faith Lighthouse Chapel in Randolph. His interests included camping and woodworking and he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Dorothy M. Burdick, whom he mar-

Warren A. Farner

COLLINS— Warren A. Farner, 73, of Quaker Street, passed away Wednesday (Jan. 4, 2017) at the Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York City surrounded by family.

Warren was born April 27, 1943 in Gowanda, the son of Wesley and Rhema (Allen) Farner. On May 9, 1964 in Gowanda, he married the former Bridget E. Cancro, who survives.

A dairy farmer, Warren and his family ran the Farner Farms Dairy Farm up until his passing.

Warren is also survived by three sons, Bobby (Phyllis) Traber of Conewango, Anthony Farner of Zoar Valley and Warren (Cheryl) Farner of Collins; two daughters, Liz (Bob) Guglielmi of Gowanda and Alice (Chet Scott) of Zoar Valley; a brother, Alfred (Barb) Farner of

WNY Farm Show Feb. 2-4 in Hamburg ried on Sept.

10, 1951; three sons, Willard C. (Dianne) Hall of Randolph, Clinton E. (Theresa) Hall of Broken Arrow, Okla., and Douglas L. (Lisa) Hall of Gowanda; a daughter, Ellen M. Heiler of Randolph; 14 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Aaron William Hall; and a brother, James Hall.

The family received friends Wednesday and Thursday (Jan. 18 and 19, 2017) in the VanRensselaer & Son Funeral Home in Randolph. Funeral services were held Thursday (Jan. 19, 2017) in the funeral home. The ev. Norma Tennies officiated. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery in Smethport, Pa. To leave a condolence, log onto www.vanrensselaerandsonfuneralhome.com.

Memorials may be sent to Randolph EMS Ambulance Service, 72 Main St., Randolph, NY 14772.

Collins; and three sisters, Arlene Samuelson of Gowanda, Irene (Chuck) Pfeifer of Collins and Bonnie (Joe Korbar) Drozd of Cattaraugus. Warren is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews that were very close to Uncle Warren.

Warren was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Wayne Farner; and a sister, Sharon Hull.

As per Warren’s request there will be no prior visitation or funeral service.

If desired, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Collins Volunteer Fire Department.

The family would like to thank everyone for their continued support and acts of kindness you have shown them.

Arrangements by the Schindler Funeral Home, 44 Center St., Gowanda.

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HAMBURG — Bringing together the region’s farming community and the services necessary for daily operations is the goal of the 7th Annual Western New York Farm Show, Feb. 2-4, at the Erie County Fairgrounds.

The exposition is sponsored by the Erie County Agricultural Society.

The WNY Farm Show strives to educate farmers from around the region about the latest, cutting-edge agricultural products and technology. Vendors include feed, seed and equipment dealers; farm service providers; and non-forprofits that speciali e in agriculture education, promotion and advancement.

Industry professionals will lead seminars daily covering a variety of topics.

Highlights of the 2017 show, provided free to show goers, include an opportunity to earn spray credits during pesticide recertification classes and manure pit and confined space rescue simulator demonstrations. High school students will be able to show off their skills during the NAPA Auto Parts Mechanics Competition Feb. 3.

The 2nd Annual Farmer Elite Toss Hay Bale Throwing Competition will take place each day of the show at 1 p.m. inside the Agriculture Discovery Center. A “pee wee” toss featuring competitors 12 and under will take place daily before the adult competition.

Children’s learning activities are slated for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 4.

A complete listing of events, demonstrations and seminars can be found at www.WNYFarmShow.com.

The Farm Show will be held inside two heated buildings on the fairgrounds.

Show times are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 2, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 3 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 4.

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POLICE REPORTS ERIE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ■ IRVING — Michael Rice, 21, of Lackawanna, was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana Jan. 10 after deputies stopped a vehicle on Erie Road. Rice was released to appear in court at a later date.

■ IRVING — Rachel Huff, 38, of Gowanda, was charged with an equipment violation, second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminally using drug paraphernalia and unlawful possession of marijuana on an. following a traffic stop for an equipment violation on Route 438. A DMV check showed Huff to have a suspended license. Huff was released to appear in court at a later date.

■ BRANT — Robert Nicholas, 45, of Buffalo, was taken into custody on an outstanding warrant Jan. 12 with the assistance of the Brant Police Department. Nicholas was transported to the Erie County Holding Center pending his next court appearance.

■ GOWANDA — Zachariah Fasso, 26, of Gowanda, was charged with equipment violation, aggravated unlicensed operation and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance Jan. 16 after the vehicle he was operating was stopped on Water Street for an equipment violation. A DMV check revealed Fasso had a suspended license. Fasso was released to appear in court at a later date.

Collins Fire District announces 2017 monthly meetings COLLINS — The Collins Fire District has announced its regularly scheduled monthly meetings for 2017. All meetings are held at 7 p.m.

Meetings held at the Collins Center Fire Hall, 3514 Main St., include the following: Jan. 19, Feb. 16, March 16, April 20, May 18 and June 15.

Meetings held at the Collins Fire Hall, 2365 Main St., include the following: July 20, Aug. 17, Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Dec. 21 and Dec. 27.

This notification This notification is made by order of the oard of ire Commissioners of the Collins Fire District.

NEW YORK STATE POLICE ■ MACHIAS — No injuries or charges were reported in a one-vehicle accident at 7:35 p.m. Jan. 10 on Route 242.

Troopers said the driver was Devin H. Schwab, 20, of Franklinville.

■ DELEVAN — Brittnie Clement, 24, of Tonawanda, was charged at 8:05 p.m. Jan. 12 with third-degree burglary for illegal entry with intent, a class D felony. Clement was held by police after the alleged incident.

■ MACHIAS – Randall M. Thompson, 60, of West Valley was charged Jan. 14 at 9:27 p.m. with driving while intoxicated, aggravated unlicensed operation, both felonies, and operating a motor vehicle without an interlock device. According to troopers, Thompson was pulled over

on a traffic stop on tate oute 16 and State Route 98 in the Town of Farmersville and was taken into custody when officers determined he had been drinking. Thompson refused a breath test and was charged with felony DWI because troopers allege he has had two prior DWI convictions in the previous ten years. He was arraigned in Farmersville Town Court and remanded to the Cattaraugus County Jail in lieu of $10,000 cash bail.

■ MACHIAS — Three male juveniles were issued appearance tickets Jan. 15 for second-degree criminal mischief stemming from an alleged incident on Oct. 17, 2016. Troopers said the juveniles were age 12, 13 and 14, and no additional information was provided.

JBR to host blood drive Feb. 1 SPRINGVILLE — The Jennie B. Richmond Nursing Home will host an American Red Cross blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb 1.

Potential donors can schedule their appointment by calling 1-800-REDCROSS or going online to redcross-

blood.org. Bertrand Chaffee Hospital and Jennie B. Richmond employees can schedule their appointments with Annette Kaleta in administration at 592-2871.

The Jennie B. Richmond Nursing Home is located at 224 E. Main St.

Community Foundation accepting applications for 2017 grants BUFFALO — The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is now accepting letters of intent for 2017 competitive grant processes that support the following areas of interest: ■ improve educational achievement for students living in low-income households; ■ increase racial/ethnic equity; ■ enhance and leverage significant natural resources, with priorities determined by the Shared Agenda for the Environment; ■ strengthen the region as a center for

architecture, arts and culture; ■ caregiving; ■ community assets; ■ design and access; or ■ youth sports.

Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organi ation located within the eight counties of Western New York. For caregiving, government agencies may also apply. For community assets, only c nonprofit organi ations that reside in Erie County may apply.

For more information, visit cfgb.org/ for-nonprofits for-grant-seekers.

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Local youth recognized for promoting spirit of generosity, caring SOUTH DAYTON — Jimmy Keller of South Dayton took a famous quote from Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and put it into practice this past holiday season, helping local charities.

“What if Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store. What if Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more.”

For the sixth holiday season in a row, Keller constructed wreaths by hand and sold them for between $15 and $25. This year’s profits, a personal best of more than $2,000, will help more than 25 variSubmitted photo ous charities, awareness programs and Senator Young recognized Jimmy Keller for his charitable efforts during a visit to her office. Each organizations in need.

December Jimmy creates wreaths and donates the profits to local charities.

“Jimmy Keller’s story is so inspiring because he has been working diligently to spread Christmas cheer since he was nine years old,” state Sen. Catharine M. Young, R-Olean, said. “At a time when many young people are thinking about what’s going to be under the tree, Jimmy has been taking action and doing some-

thing to better his community. When I learned about his efforts, and read about how he tries to encourage other young people to ‘pay it forward,’ it warmed my heart.”

Proceeds from this year’s wreaths were donated to WNY Heroes, Inc.; the Silver Creek, South Dayton and Gowanda food pantries; Eden Cozy Quilts; the Amanda Hanson Foundation; Hospice; Healing with Horses; Pets for Vets; Silver Creek Habitat for Humanity; and other organizations.

“Doing good deeds for others is a hallmark of our community and it is exciting when that spirit of generosity can be seen in young people, like Jimmy,” Young said. “I applaud his efforts and encourage others to follow in his footsteps and find their own uni ue way to spread holiday cheer throughout the year.”

For his part, Keller said, “I would like to thank everyone who participated and played a role in my success.”

Young to chair Senate Finance Committee ALBANY — State Sen. Catharine Young, R-Olean, has been reappointed as the chair of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance, giving her extra clout in advocating for causes throughout the Western New York region.

In a statement, Young called the review of the state’s budget “a monumental task,” which has an official deadline of pril when the state’s fiscal year turns over.

“We must focus our efforts on policies that reduce the tax burden, so that individuals can keep more of their hard-earned money,” she said. “Over the past few years, we have successfully cut tax rates, restored the property tax rebate checks and enacted other pro-growth economic policies, and we should look to build upon

these efforts.”

Young called for a focus on infrastructure and job growth in manufacturing and small business, as well as funding local schools.

“Ensuring that our children receive a quality education will be another priority this year,” she said.

Another priority she listed was supporting local government “so they can continue to reduce the property tax burden and people can afford to stay in their homes.”

Young will also be an active member on the Senate’s standing committees on Housing and Transportation, and the State-Native American Relations Select Committee.

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Jan. 20-26, 2017

Schaefer car dealership opens on Buffalo Street

By Jason Riley Press Reporter

GOWANDA — Al Schaefer and his partner, Carla Weyand, have been transforming the former Carrier Coach bus garage on Buffalo Street into a tasteful car dealership.

Schaefer, who grew up in the Amherst area, was an attorney for over 20 years before he took a break to pursue writing.

Too young to consider full retirement, he debated getting back into law until a new opportunity presented itself.

“We were looking for something else to do,” he said. “This place opened up and we came to the auction in the summer when carrier coach was selling the property. We bought it and asked, ‘what could we do with it?’ (A dealership) seemed like a good choice — I have been a car guy my whole life.”

Schaefer has made plenty of changes to the property already with plenty more to come, he said. He plans to modify the

Photo courtesy Schaefercars.com

Al Schaefer has opened a car dealership on Buffalo Street at the site of the former Carrier Coach bus garage.

building in order to feature a showroom and is utilizing other spaces by bringing in other small business.

Currently, a mechanic, Christopher Stockwell, has opened up a repair shop next door. Meanwhile, at the old bus barns in the back, Joe Hendrix has moved his detailing business over from Allen Street. The three car-oriented businesses

complement each other and Schaefer hopes an auto-body shop will join the property next.

Schaefer has been a car enthusiast since he was young. Despite dealing with newer vehicles, some of his favorite cars are vintage models. When put on the spot to answer which car is his all-time favorite, which any car enthusiast knows

is a tough question, he came up with a Pontiac model.

“If I could have any one car,” Schaefer said, “I would take a 1965 Bonneville convertible in Irish mist — which is like a light purple — with a 421 and a fourspeed.

See Cars, Page 21

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Panthers fall to Randolph on home court

By Mark Benton

Sports Correspondent

GOWANDA — After a school recordsetting performance the previous week, the Gowanda boys varsity basketball team was shut down by Randolph on Friday, Jan. 13, by the score of 50-30.

Matt Dodalak led Gowanda (6-3) in scoring with 12 points and Matt Kruszka added six.

The Panthers played without Geramani Benton, who scored 29 points in the Panthers’ previous game against Silver Creek. Meanwhile, Gowanda’s leading scorer Nate Brawdy was held to only three points, all scored on free throws.

The visiting Cardinals outscored Gowanda 25-10 in the second half of the game.

Also scoring for Gowanda was Dakota Perdue (six points) and Tristan Jensen (three points).

The Panthers were scheduled to travel to Salamanca on Wednesday, Jan. 18, which took place after press time.

Gowanda will host Portville for a matchup on Friday, Jan. 20 beginning with the junior varsity game at 6 p.m.

Following their game against Portville, the Gowanda boys basketball team is not scheduled to play again until Monday, Jan. 30 against Silver Creek.

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(Above) Gowanda’s Matt Kruszka breaks away for the game’s first basket in the Panthers’ matchup against Randolph on Friday, Jan. 20.

(Right) Nate Brawdy, of Gowanda, takes a shot from behind the arc during the game, which the Panthers lost, 50-30.

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Lady Panthers pick up first league win GOWANDA — Alexis Hawkins scored 17 of the Panthers’ 28 points in her team’s 28-18 win over Salamanca on Tuesday night.

The win improved Gowanda to 2-7 on the season and gives the Panthers their first win in league play, where they are 1-3.

Hawkins also nabbed 12 rebounds in the victory. Teammates Emma Zimmerman grabbed four rebounds along with her eight points. Megan Stang grabbed nine rebounds and scored a point. Zoey Kota added two points. Miya Scanlan scored four points.

The loss was the sixth straight for the arriors, who drop to - .

Gowanda was scheduled to host Portville on Thursday night, which ended after press time.

Press photo by Jason Riley

Gowanda’s Megan Stang calls a play as she heads down court in the Panthers’ 28-18 win over Salamanca on Tuesday night. Stang had nine rebounds in the game.

Randolph 71, Gowanda 22 RANDOLPH — Haley Hettenbaugh led the Cardinals on their home court an. with points, eight rebounds and nine steals, while teammate ydney Hvizdak scored 19 points and nabbed six rebounds.

The loss dropped the Panthers to 1-7 on the season going into their matchup against Salamanca.

By Mark Benton

Sports Correspondent

Gowanda Sports Report

Gowanda Central School senior Chuck Valone brought home a firstplace trophy in the -pound weight class at the Williamsville North Wrestling Tournament held an. .

Eighth-grader Dave Ball finished fourth in the 99-pound weight division.

Gowanda returned home to take on Southwestern in a Division I match on an. , which took place after press time. Results will appear in next week's edition of the Gowanda Press.

■ The Gowanda Central School co-ed varsity bowling teams continue to do well. Most recently in matches

against llicottville and Hinsdale, several bowlers on each team aided in the Panthers’ success. or the girls, Alicia Barlow, Brianna Thompson, Chelsey Wielkie, Tatum Stitzel, Kala Farley and Zoe Tyler recorded individual high games as the team won seven out of eight contests.

On the boys’ side of the alleys, Brendan Weinaug, Dan Goodemote, Andrew Kruszka, Cayleb Davis, Max Crosson and Aaron Barlow led the way. Gowanda swept Ellicottville and went 3-1 against Hinsdale. Both squads are currently in second place.

■ Gowanda-Pine Valley varsity football players Kameron Alexander and Gilberto Ortiz were voted first-

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team all-state in Class C. Alexander broke the school record for career rushing yards and also received recognition on the All-Western New York team. Ortiz was a stalwart as a linebacker on defense and a lead blocker for Alexander on offense. The Panthers will be hard-pressed to replace each of those athletes on the gridiron next fall.

■ The Gowanda Recreation co-ed basketball program for students in grades three through eight is held every Wednesday night at the Academy Place from to p.m. undamentals, drills and scrimmage games take place during each session directed See Report, Page

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Salamanca senior Redeye signs to play college lacrosse

Press photo by Sam Wilson

Salamanca High School senior Darcey Redeye signs his letter to play lacrosse at Cazenovia College in the school library Tuesday. Front row is his family (from left): mother, Michala Redeye, brother Carson Redeye, Darcey Redeye, cousin Jaxon Crouse, “aksod” (grandmother) Arlene Bova, uncle J.W. Bova (standing) and uncle and coach Miah Bova. Back row: athletic director Rich Morton, principal Scott Cooper, assistant principal Chris Siebert, Cazenovia assistant coach Zach VanValkenburgh and Cazenovia head coach Kevin Johnson.

By Sam Wilson Sports Editor

Salamanca High School senior Darcey Redeye has played lacrosse since age 3.

After a signing day Tuesday, Redeye will keep playing beyond his high school days. Redeye signed his paperwork to attend Cazenovia College in a ceremony Tuesday afternoon at the Salamanca High School library joined by family, coaches and school administrators.

Cazenovia assistant coach Zach VanValkenburgh and head coach Kevin Johnson joined Redeye to see their newest recruit.

Redeye said he visited the school, located about 20 miles southeast of Syracuse, in October.

“The coaches are real friendly, they’re awesome, they helped me out with everything that I’ve really needed so far,” he said of the visit.

“Some of the players that I know I’m going to be playing with next year, they’re really cool. They said they’ll help me out with everything around Cazenovia. I like the campus. It’s nice and small, kind of like still living in Salamanca. It’s nice little town there.

“I liked the people and just the general vibe it kind of gave off. It felt like home.”

A Division III program, Cazenovia plays in the North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC).

Last year, the Wildcats went 8-7 (6-2 NEAC).

After playing the sport for almost his entire life, Redeye joined the Salamanca varsity boys team in eighth grade, playing attack and midfield.”

“It’s just the thing I’ve been doing since I was three, something that’s obviously in our tradition, something I hope to keep doing for as long as I can,” he said of lacrosse.

Redeye said he hopes he can go out with a championship playing his senior year with the Warriors.

“Just coming together, playing lacrosse and hoping to get a good season for my last season,” he noted.

He also has a goal for getting ready to play college lacrosse.

“I’ve got to get faster,” Redeye said. “I’ve got to start running, pushing myself, getting personal goals and start hitting the weight room more.”

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Edstrom sets Salamanca bowling record in match against Gowanda SALAMANCA — Despite a CCAA Div. 3-best bowling average, Salamanca bowling coach Gene Jankowski says senior Xander Edstrom was in a bit of a slump.

He broke out of it in a big way Wednesday, Jan. 11, setting a school record with a 736 series in a match against Gowanda at Central Lanes. Edstrom started with games of 215 and 242 before a seasonbest in his final game.

The first-place alamanca boys (32-0) picked up another 4-0 sweep in the match.

“I chatted with him before the third game about concentrating on every shot,” Jankowski said.

Edstrom rolled strikes in the first nine frames of his last game.

“He made a great shot with the 10th ball and it didn’t carry for him,” Jankowski said. “He was carrying the light hits all game and this one didn’t fall for him. “That’s how it goes in this game.”

Edstrom beat Matt James’ school record of 725 from two seasons ago.

His personal best game is a 296 shot at Byllye Lanes in Bradford. His 209 average currently leads the division by 14 pins.

Edstrom wasn’t alone posting big numbers Jan. 11. His fellow senior tri-captain Mike Collins started with a 228 game.

Brandon Milanowski had a 213 game and 582 series

and William Manning rolled a 200 game.

“We still have matches left with Allegany-Limestone at Central Lanes and Hinsdale at Good Times,” Jankowski said. “We cannot take either team lightly. They both rolled some great team games this week, so we will need to be ready for both teams.”

The Salamanca girls, meanwhile, lost all four games to Gowanda, fallPhoto courtesy of Bob Crandall/ RWC Photography

Salamanca senior tri-captain Xander Edstrom set a school record with a 736 series in a match against Gowanda Jan. 11 at Central Lanes.

ing to 14-18 with four matches remaining. They will need to win at least 10 of the remaining 16 games to finish above . and qualify for sectionals.

“The Hinsdale match (postponed from Jan. 10) which we need to make-up will be the critical match,” suggested Jankowski. “We bowled real well the last time we bowled them, but they have some good bowlers and are battling to get their team into Sectionals as well. It should be a great finish to the season.”

CCAA Notes: Edstrom’s 736 was the second 700 series by a Div. 3 bowler this week after Allegany-Limestone’s See Bowling, Page 21

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The history of Gowanda high school bowling

By Mark Benton

Sports Correspondent

Following the 1956-57 basketball season and during the Easter recess, the Gowanda High School was moved from the Center Street School to the new building on Prospect Street. That would also be the last time a varsity sporting event would be contested at the Center Street facility.

Once everything was settled in the new high school, the district added the sport of bowling to their athletic program for the 1958-59 season. Bowling would coincide with the established sports of basketball and wrestling. And with the new lifetime sport on board, it gave the boys in grades 9-12 a choice to participate in one of three winter sports.

Sports for girls did not exist at the high school level until Title IX legislation was passed in 1971. In 1958-59, the girls attending GCS could try out to be a basketball cheerleader or a batontwirling majorette. Both of those activities (cheerleading was not considered a sport yet) took place during the winter months.

The school s first varsity boys bowling coach was Howard Hillis. He was also the school's athletic director but had turned over the basketball coaching reigns to Harold Hollenbeck three years earlier. That gave Hillis the opportunity to start a bowling program while he remained the head coach for Panthers varsity baseball and football squads.

Once the varsity bowling program was up and running, Hillis turned to Gordon Kidder to direct the boys. All of their practices and home meets were held at K&L Lanes that was located underneath the Red & White Supermarket now called Shop N Save. Coach Kidder guided the keglers for three seasons.

When the 1962-63 bowling season began, first year ocial tudies teacher Dave Conrad was appointed the new coach. Conrad would stay on as the GCS varsity boys bowling coach for ten consecutive seasons. The last year that Conrad coached in 1971-72, the

Photo courtesy Gowanda Area Historical Society

The 1954-55 Gowanda High School bowling team. From left to right: Dennis Crouse, Bruce Anderson, Donn Gilray, Dale Beaver, John Cocca, Phil Greer, John Hubbard, Rex Cranston, Spencer Camp, Stuart Tarbox, Johnny Lavalle. Crouse led the team with an average of 159.5 pins per game.

Panthers won seven matches and lost eight.

Chemistry teacher Dave Weins took over the duties during the 1972-73 season and Gowanda posted an overall record of 16-8 losses. The next season, Gowanda tied for second place in the ECIC. Weins continued to coach the team for another six campaigns.

Girls high school physical education teacher Geraldine Plumer then guided the boys bowling team for one season.

However, the sport was cut the next year by the Board of Education during a financial budget crisis.

It would be several years before the sport of bowling would return to the athletic program at Gowanda Central School. But when it did, there was both a girls and boys team. Both squads still practiced and held their home matches

at K&L Lanes.

In the last five years, both GC bowling teams having either won or been in the running for the league championship under the guidance of Coaches Ryan Lipinski and Lois Pi-

scitelli. The student participation in the sport is also very good. A strong feeder program sponsored by K&L Lanes for many years has no doubt led to the current success of Gowanda Central School co-ed varsity bowling teams.

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Raiport from Page 1

“If it had kept raining (Thursday) afternoon I would have gotten a little nervous,” said Crassi. “Thank God that it stopped early afternoon. If it had rained all the way through the evening, I think we would have had some flooding here in Gowanda.”

Gowanda Department of Public Works (DPW) Superintendent Jason Opferbeck agreed.

“We got real close and pretty lucky just the fact the rain stopped when it did,” he said. “We were at the break point and it stopped and everything started to recede.”

Opferbeck said nearby towns had backhoes on standby for the village just in case but the DPW spent the majority of the work was removing logs from Thatcher Brook and Grannis Creek.

The day following the minor flooding, members of the DPW spent time trimming logs in the streams and cleaning debris from a grate in Thatcher Brook.

“We are ready for the next attempt,” said Opferbeck.

“I thought things would improve with the board,” he said about why he rescinded his previous resignation. He submitted his second resignation on Wednesday, Jan. 11.

The formation of the Gowanda Police Committee on Jan. 10 assigned village trustees to monitor seven different facets of the department such as the budget or community policing efforts.

“I didn’t need the frustration and the stress and the aggravation,” said Raiport.

Gowanda Mayor Heather McKeever read from a prepared statement during the meeting on Friday evening. Raiport was not in attendance.

“We thank him for his 24 years of service,” she said. “We understand it is important for him to focus on his full-time job and we support his desire to spend more quality time with his family.”

Trustee Carol Sheibley added the only other comment of the meeting.

“I’d just like to say I appreciate his service to the community and thank him for his efforts,” she said.

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Raiport said he plans to make himself available should village police officers have questions about anything moving forward with the transition.

“I told the guys that work there … if they ever need anything or have a question about anything they can always reach out to me and I’ll still help them out and walk them through things,” he said. “I’m not walking out of there with a vengeance or anything like that.

“It was my home for 24 years and I still live in this community. I still have a vested interest here.”

Raiport works a full-time job in addition to his part-time work as officerin-charge at the police department.

And, given how much he made himself available, Raiport said even the part-time officer-in-charge post often felt like a full-time commitment.

“It was a tough decision,” he said. “I have mixed feelings on it. Given the time and everything else (the job requires) it takes away from my family and my kids and stuff. I just felt it was time to move on and let somebody else take over and I can sit back a little bit and do things with

Jan. 20-26, 2017 my family.”

Raiport started with the Gowanda Police Department in August 1992 and served almost three years as its officerin-charge. The officer-in-charge leads the village police force, which consists of two full-time and part-time officers. aiport also served as fire chief for the Gowanda Volunteer Fire Company for more than 10 years beginning in 2001.

In his capacity as officer-in-charge, Raiport helped lead the effort to develop Community Connections, an addiction intervention program. When asked about whether he’ll still have a role in that organization, Raiport said, “It’s hard to say. I’m sure I’ll have some input.”

Only one member of the public, not including media, were at the special meeting on Friday. The announcement of the meeting was posted only on the village’s website early Friday afternoon.

McKeever at the beginning of the meeting presented a waiver of notice, which “due to the urgent nature” of the meeting did not require a 24-hour published notice to the public, she said.

Trains from Page 5 and South Dayton, towns of Persia and Dayton in Cattaraugus County and Cherry Creek in Chautauqua County, After a hiatus, Dingman’s New York as well as the Erie County villages and & Lake Erie Railroad has begun promottowns on the route. ing special trains from the Gowanda “The public owns these (railroad) Depot on South Water Street, which was properties,” Dingman said. “The public is recently spruced up. The railroad most entitled to a seat at the table.” recently offered a Christmas train ride to Dingman said “getting the (rail) propSouth Dayton and back, which was sold erty in shape is coming along.” More rail out.

At the hearing in Buffalo on Thursday rehabilitation — mostly replacement of old ties — will be done this year. on where to locate a new passenger train One of the biggest roadblocks is the station, Dingman said he had planned to replacement of a switch and some track propose a new station at Exchange Street at Waterboro, near the former Erie-Lacknear Canalside where there would be awanna line now owned by the Southern parking and other nearby facilities.

Tier Extension Railway Authority, which “We have a real need,” Dingman said. acquired it from Norfolk Southern where “It’s important for us to be recognized the railroad effectively ends now. and consulted. We have a real need.”

The roadblock can be overcome, Erie County Legislature Chairman Dingman insisted.

John Mills of Hamburg is a supporter Dingman said he also obtain muof the Buffalo to Jamestown passenger nicipal endorsements of the NY&LE rail excursion plan, as is the Cattaraugus Railroad’s latest application for funding County Industrial Development Agency, to complete work along its line for the which owns the New York & Lake Erie track. Dingman is the IDA rail line opera- project.

Dingman is among those willing to tor. gamble that the proposal for passenger Other municipalities along the route excursion service between Buffalo and that have indicated their endorsement of the plan include: the villages of Gowanda Jamestown will be successful.

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Jan. 20-26, 2017 Cars from Page 12 “In the ‘80s I would go out to California to find cars and bring them back.

I would love for that to be my business model now, but unfortunately, they are too picked over.”

It’s general knowledge that new vehicles often come with a daunting price tag and used vehicles can sometimes be unreliable. chaefer has not stocked his lot with typical high mileage used vehicles, though.

Persia from Page 4 for , . to purchase additional courtroom cameras and pay part of the cost of an utomated ternal efibrillator machine. The is used to detect abnormal heart rhythm and restore regular rhythm if necessary.

Persia Town ustice ark chindler, re-elected in November, took the oath of office from ustice rnold ndolsek before the Jan. 12 meeting.

In other business, the board

“The slogan we are using is ‘your new car alternative,’” he said. He is helping his customers take advantage of the fact vehicles depreciate the most within the first few years.

“I am hoping people don’t just compare our cars to other used cars,” he added. “I am getting mostly cars that are just two or three years old off of leases. Most of them have miles in the , -mile range. They just don t change cars that much in a few years. hat is the difference ou can save

, to , buying a car that is two or three years old.” chaefer is confident in the vehicles he will be dealing.

“I am going to warranty everything I sell. It’s really just a great alternative to buying a new car,” he said.

To view their inventory or for more information visit the lot at 271 Buffalo t. in Gowanda, call or visit their website at schaefercars.com.

■ approved payment from the following accounts general fund, , . and , . highway fund, , .

■ appointed Councilwoman Gloria Tomas ewski as Persia’s representative on the Gowanda mbulance ervice board and designated them as Persia’s mergency ambulance service. This protects the town from liability in the case of any compensation issues ■ heard Clerk Denise Trumpore report transactions in ecember.

he collected , in fees, while the town’s share was . . Property ta bills have been mailed, and the total town and county ta to be collected is , , . .

■ scheduled a Comprehensive Plan meeting for onday, an. at p.m. at the town board room.

The ne t regular Persia Town oard meeting is Thursday, eb. at p.m., preceded by a work session at p.m. at the town hall, 8 West Main St. in Gowanda.

Gallivan re-appointed chairman of committee on crime victims, crime and corrections public safety of our citi ens, there is perhaps tate en. Patrick . Gallivan, a former no more important issue for the state than to New York state trooper, sheriff of Erie County ensure a uality education for our children. I and member of the State Board of Parole, has look forward to working with my colleagues in been re-appointed to serve as chairman of the reviewing legislation and budgets pertaining to enate tanding Committee on Crime ictims, criminal justice and education matters.”

Crime and Corrections.

Gallivan will once again serve as a member Gallivan, a epublican, Conservative and of the enate inance Committee, which plays Independent from lma, has chaired the coma critical role in the state’s budget process. He mittee since . says his goal will again be to help ensure adopGallivan has also been assigned vice chair tion of a state budget that controls the si e and of the enate Committee on ducation, which cost of government and provides a fair distribureviews prekindergarten through grade 12 tion of resources. issues, and will serve as a member of 12 adOther committees which Gallivan is a memditional enate committees this legislative Patrick M. Gallivan ber include Codes lections Higher ducation session, including griculture Commerce, coHousing and Labor. He also serves as a member nomic evelopment mall usiness Transporof tate-Native merican elations elect Committee and the tation and Infrastructure Capital Investment. cience, Technology, Incubation ntrepreneurship elect “I am honored to serve in leadership roles on two very Committee. important enate committees,” Gallivan said. “ eyond the

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21 Bowling from Page 18 Cameron Spring set the high girls mark with a 716 against division-leading Cattaraugus-Little Valley (26-6) on Monday, Jan. 9. Spring (195 average) went for 193, 275 and 248 leading the Gators’ girls to take three of four games from the Timberwolves. Her sister, Danielle, added a 580 series.

Spring’s 716 topped C-LV senior Britney Grey, who had a 704 against A-L in their first matchup this year.

Grey, who leads with a 209 average and threw a 300 game last month, had a 675 on Jan. 9 against A-L. She then claimed the league’s best girls series with a against est alley at Cascade Lanes. Grey threw (in order) games of 258, 217 and 247 Wednesdaym, Jan. 11. ntering the final weeks of the season, the C-LV girls (30-6) lead the division over Gowanda (20-4) and AlleganyLimestone (19-9).

Report from Page 17 by certified coaches. There is no cost to attend the program. Call the recreation director at for more information in regards to the basketball, roller skating and ski programs.

■ The Gowanda ecreation Learn to ki Program at Holiday alley continues on Sunday, Jan. 22. The program will run each unday through ebruary with a bonus day in arch. The annual pi a party at the slopes is scheduled for eb. . The bus leaves each unday from the front circle of the high school at p.m. and returns at p.m.

■ Roller skating for students in kindergarten through eighth grade will continue on onday, an. at the cademy Place from to p.m. The cost that includes skates remains at per night.

Games on skates take place each week beside the free skate periods. Students do not have to attend Gowanda Central chool in order to attend this program.

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Old Times Remembered...

Photo courtesy of the Gowanda Area Historical Society with special thanks to Martha Townsend McKenna

South Water Street, pre-1904 This rare view of South Water Street in Gowanda was taken from across Cattaraugus Creek and shows the aftermath of an ice run in late winter or early spring. It is undated, but taken before 1904, the year the recently-demolished print shop was built. The large white building on the right was the Hiram Palmer residence, which previously stood on the site of the print shop. The building on the creek bank with the men standing behind it at one time housed the Gowanda Gazette, published from 1867 to 1877. Later it became Hooker’s Laundry, using the same steam power plant that ran the newspaper’s presses All these buildings have long since been demolished.

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

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

Roberts Memorial Free Methodist Church Gowanda Free Methodist Church 111 South St. | 257-3326 149 West Main St. | gowandafmc.org www.robertsfmc.org Pastor: Jon Horton Pastor: Rev. Mike Jones Assistant Pastors: Tim McKeever, Chris Landon Worship Times: Saturday, 6 p.m. and Sunday, 9 and Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

Victory Tabernacle 254 South Main St. | 257-9638 First Presbyterian Church of Gowanda Pastor: Michael Winder 64 E. Main St. | 532-4292 Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Pastor: Rev. Donna Lewis Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church 36 Washington St. | 257-9351 | stmaryscatt.org Gowanda United Methodist Church Pastor: Rev. Joseph Porpiglia 30 North Chapel St. | 532-4092 Sunday Mass: 11:15 a.m.

Pastor: Chris Klimecko St. John’s United Church of Christ Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

26 Ellicott St. | 257-9287 or 257-5315 or 257-3606 Pastor: Rev. Harland J. West Immanuel Lutheran Church Sunday Worship: 9 a.m.

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

Corner 42nd Street & Leon/Mosher Hollow 257-9082 or 257-6081 | hischild2660@gmail.com St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church Pastor: Rev. Karen Cleveland 26 Erie St. | 532-5100 | sjcgowanda.org Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Pastor: Rev. Joseph Porpiglia Worship: Saturday, 4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 8 & 9:30 a.m.

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

COLLINS

Collins Friends Meeting 2345 Main St. Pastor: Janice Ninan Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday, Sunday School

Trinity United Church of Christ New Hope Baptist Church 30 Erie Ave. | 532-3004 | trinityuccgow@yahoo.com 13861 Route 62 near Richardson Road Pastor: Rev. Suzanne Hodges Pastors: Jack and Micah Seiler Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Special Notes: Free community meal, second Saturday of Worship: 10 a.m. Sundays; 7 p.m. Wednesdays the month from 4 to 6 p.m., January through November

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The Gowanda Press provides church listings to religious establishments in the Gowanda area free of charge. To submit a listing, email gowandapress@gmail.com or call 241-7267. Please include church name, address, phone number, website, pastor’s name and worship times.

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.

IRVING

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.

MANSFIELD

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.

PERRYSBURG

United Methodist Church Main Street near Peck Hill Road Pastor: Grace Warren 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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materials, equipment, and/or services, for the Cattaraugus County Department of Public Works, according to specifications, will be received by the undersigned, at the Department of Public Works Facility, 8810 Route 242, Little Valley, New York, until Thursday, February 9, 2017 at 1:45 P.M. after which they will be publicly opened at 2:00 P.M. (at the same location), by the undersigned, under the direction of the Public Works Committee of the Cattaraugus County Legislature. Each bid, at the time it is received, will be stamped showing date and time of receipt.

ALL BIDS MUST BE SEALED AND CLEARLY MARKED: Any bid not clearly marked will not be considered.

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2465 All bids must be sent or delivered to Cattaraugus County Department of Public Works, 8810 Route 242, Little Valley, NY 14755, Attention: Dawn Smith.

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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.

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All bids received are sub ect to all federal and state controls concerning any such equipment, materials and/or services.

The County Legislature reserves the right to re ect any or all bids, to waive any informalities, and to accept the lowest responsible bid.

John Searles County Administrator County Center 303 Court Street Little Valley, New York 14755 FIGS LOGGING, LLc. Filed with SSNY on 10/21/16.

Office: Cattaraugus County.

SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 3679 Bozard Hill Rd. Great Valley NY 14741.

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MINERAL PRO EcT MANAGEMENT LLc. Filed 11/30/16.

Office: Cattaraugus Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 11090 Scott Hollow Rd, Cattaraugus, NY 14719. Purpose: General.

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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 NAMES OF PERSONS APPEARING AS OWNERS OF cERTAIN UNcLAIMED PROPERTY HELD

BY THE TREASURER OF cATTARAUGUS cOUNTY. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 601 of the Abandoned Property Law of the State of New York that: The undersigned as Treasurer of the County of Cattaraugus has on deposit or in his custody certain moneys and property paid or deposited in actions or proceedings in the several courts in the said county.

The persons whose names and last-known addresses are set forth below appear from the records of the said Treasurer to be entitled to certain such property of the amount of $50 or more.

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Legal Notices Limestone, NY 14753 Posted: 11/21/2012 IN SALAMANCA CITY COURT SALAMANCA CITY COURT ABANDONED PROPERTY & UNIDENTIFIED FUNDS Michael Kuligowski, 3306 Youngstown Lockport Rd., Ransonville, NY 14131 Posted: 10/02/08 Jordan Hollingsworth, 208 Rozsch Ave. Lower, Buffalo, NY 14207 Posted: 01/17/12 ADDITIONAL DEPOSITED IN ACTIONS OR PROCEEDINGS: Margaret J. Case Estate/Interest of Sharon Jankowski TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT (A) a list of the names contained in this notice is on file and open to public inspection at the office of the Treasurer (B) any such unclaimed moneys or other property will be paid or delivered by him on or before the thirty first day of March to persons establishing to his satisfaction their right to receive the same and (C) in the succeeding month of April, and on or before the tenth day thereof, such unclaimed moneys or other property still remaining will be paid or delivered to the Comptroller of the State of New York, and the undersigned shall thereupon cease to be liable therefore.

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Legal Notices SUPPLEMENTAL In e No.: Date of Filing: December 14, 2016 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF CATTARAUGUS HSBC BANK USA, N.A., Plaintiff, -againstDANIEL G. RUHLAND, if living, or if either or all be dead, their wives, husbands, heirs-at-law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, assignees, lienors and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said DANIEL G. RUHLAND, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, of any right, title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, and the respective husbands, wives, widow or widowers of them, if any, all of whose names are unknown to plaintiff JOHN DOES and JANE DOES , said names being fictitious, parties intended being possible tenants or occupants of premises, and corporations, other entities or persons who claim, or may claim, a lien against the premises, Defendants.

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance on the Plaintiff s attorney(s) within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service, where service is made by delivery upon you personally within the State, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner, and in case of your failure to appear or answer, udgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this

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foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default udgment may be entered and you can lose your home.

Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property.

Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action.

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. YOU ARE HEREBY PUT ON NOTICE THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Honorable Michael L. Nenno of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, signed on December 7, 2016, and filed with supporting papers in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Cattaraugus, State of New York.

The ob ect of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by DANIEL G. RUHLAND to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR HSBC MORTGAGE CORPORATION (USA), ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS bearing date September 20, 2006 and recorded in Instrument No. 64257-003 in the County of Cattaraugus on September 21, 2006.

Thereafter said mortgage was assigned to HSBC BANK USA, N.A. by assignment of mortgage bearing date June 29, 2012 and recorded in the County of Cattaraugus in Instrument No. 179942-001 on July 3, 2012.

Said premises being known as and by 9956 SKYLINE DRIVE, DELEVAN, NY 14042.

Date: November 2, 2016

Batavia, New York Andrea Clattenburg, Esq. ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff Batavia Office 26 Harvester Avenue Batavia, NY 14020 585.815.0288 Help For Homeowners In Foreclosure New York State Law requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure process.

Please read it carefully. Mortgage foreclosure is a complex process. Some people may approach you about “saving” your home. You should be extremely careful about any such promises. The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. There are government agencies, legal aid entities and other non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about foreclosure while you are working with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department at 1-877BANKNYS (1-877-226-5697) or visit the Department’s website at www.banking.state.ny.us.

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OUT & ABOUT ■ Jan. 20, 10 to 11 a.m., Preschool Storytime, Concord Public Library in Springville. Free program for ages 3-5.

For more information or to register, call 592-7742.

■ Jan. 21, 7 p.m., Jamie Haight, Red House Administration Building, Allegany State Park. Part of the park’s “Music By the Fireside” series. Call 354-9101 x. 236.

■ Jan. 20-22, Winter Blues Weekend in downtown Ellicottville. Blues music scattered throughout village during the weekend. Visit ellicottvilleny.com for complete schedule.

■ Jan. 21 & 22, Olean Area Outdoor and Rec Sports Show, Good Times of Olean. Latest hunting and fishing gear and more. Hours, Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 372-4433.

■ Jan. 24, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Freestyle Heart Painting Party, I’ll Drink to That Promotions at 10 Jamestown St. in Gowanda. Presented by Painted Garden Studio and Tammy Tomaszewski. Bring your own bottle of wine; supplies, refreshments and light snacks provided. Cost $40; bring friend or valentine for half price. Registration and deposit required.

Call 532-3836.

■ Jan. 26-27, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Your Turn Women’s Ski Clinic, Holiday Valley.

Led by Lisa Densmore Ballard. Cost $290 includes coaching, demo equipment, some meals. Call (800) 323-0020.

■ Jan. 27, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Freestyle Heart Painting Party, I’ll Drink to That Promotions at 10 Jamestown St. in

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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.

Gowanda. Presented by Painted Garden Studio and Tammy Tomaszewski. Bring your own bottle of wine; supplies, refreshments and light snacks provided. Cost $40; bring friend or valentine for half price. Registration and deposit required.

Call 532-3836.

■ Jan. 27, 10 to 11 a.m., Preschool Storytime, Concord Public Library in Springville. Free program for ages 3-5.

For more information or to register, call 592-7742.

■ Jan. 28 & 29, USASA Boardercross Weekend, Holiday Valley. A weekend of 4 USASA Boardercross events with competition to be held on Moonshadow course.

Visit holidayvalley.com.

■ Jan. 28, 7 p.m., Kris Kristofferson, Seneca Allegany Event Center, $25.

■ Jan. 29, noon to 4 p.m. (or sold out), Chicken BBQ sponsored by Cub Scout Pack #276, Gowanda American Legion.

Weidner’s chicken barbecue, potatoes, beans, slaw and roll with butter. Bake sale will be present. Cost $10. Pre-sale tickets encouraged. Call 997-1698.

■ Jan. 29, noon to 6 p.m., Aspire Ski the alley, Holiday alley. enefits children and adults with disabilities in estern New ork. usic, basket raffles and more. Visit aspirewny.org.

■ Feb. 2 to 4, Western New York Farm Show, Erie County Fairgrounds in Hamburg. Bringing together region’s farming community and services. Sponsored by Erie County Agricultural Society. Call 649-3900 ext. 6488.

Collins Public Library

COLLINS — Upcoming events taking place at the Collins Public Library: ■ Monday, Jan. 23, 11 a.m., Book Club. Group will discuss Alexander McCall Smith’s “The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency.” All are welcome. Call the library to signup.

■ Monday, Jan. 30, 6:30 p.m., Lego Club. Ages 4-12; registration appreciated.

■ 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.; Closed Sundays. For more information, call 532-5129. .

■ Feb.

3, 10 to 11 a.m., Preschool Storytime, Concord Public Library in Springville. Free program for ages 3-5.

For more information or to register, call 592-7742.

■ Feb. 3 & 4, AMSOIL Championship Snocross racing at the Seneca Allegany Resort and Casino. The national snowmobile racing tour returns for its fifth stop on its schedule. More information as the event nears.

■ Feb. 4, 4 to 7 p.m., eighth annual Souper Bowl, Springville VFW Post #5260, 650 E. Main St. in Springville.

Over 15 soups to enjoy and vote for. Proceeds benefit Community itchen of The Trading Post. Admission $15 for bottomless bowls of soup. Call 592-4455.

■ Feb. 8, 7 p.m., Valentine Decoration Craft Night, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church’s Sunday School building in Gowanda. Materials provided; donations to cover cost gratefully accepted. Reservations needed by Feb. 1. Call 532-9134.

■ Feb. 11, 7 p.m. Blood, Sweat and Tears featuring Bo Bice, Seneca Allegany Events Center, $15.

■ Feb. 18 & 19, Sportsman’s Show at Seneca Allegany Events Center. Presented by York-Penn Shows. Hours, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission $8. Visit yorkpennshows.com.

Collins 50-Plus Seniors Activities for the week of Jan. 22 to 28 include: Sunday ■ Pickleball with Lois — 6:30 p.m., L.K. Painter Center gym. (free) Monday with Pat — 9 a.m., Painter Center gym. (free) ■ Exercises

Tuesday senior aerobics with Kim — 9 a.m., Painter Center gym. (fee for this class) ■ Soup and Sandwich Lunch — noon, Painter Center yellow room. Homemade bean soup and ham salad sandwich, dessert and drink for $3.

■ Active

Wednesday with Pat — 9 a.m., Painter Center gym. (free) ■ Quilting with Florence — 10:30 a.m., Collins Library Community Room. (free) ■ Games and crafts with Pat — 1 p.m., Painter Center Rose Room. (free) ■ Senior bowling — 1 p.m., K & L Lanes in Gowanda.

■ Exercises

Thursday with Suzie, 9 a.m., Painter Center gym.

■ Yoga

Friday with Pat, 9 a.m., Painter Center gym. (free) ■ Exercises

■ The center invites potential participants for the Buffalo Historic River Cruise on Tuesday, June 6. Coach bus, guided tour and lunch for $80.

■ Also, the center will participate in the St. Patrick’s Day show and lunch on Monday, March 13. Coach bus, show and dinner at Sean Patrick’s Irish Restaurant for $70.

■ The next AARP defensive driving class will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, March 28 at the L.K. For more information on these or any of the group’s senior activities — or to sign up — call 532-2006 ext. 21 and leave a message.

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A familiar face returns to pharmacy at Bertrand Chaffee SPRINGVILLE — Every family has traditions. And within the family of employees at Bertrand Chaffee Hospital in Springville, the name Hodson represents a strong tradition in the past, present and future of the pharmacy department.

Pharmacist Lynn Hodson came to Bertrand Chaffee Hospital in 1977 after meeting then-BCH CEO Roger Ford in Buffalo — he was her neighbor there. Her career in pharmacy up to that point had been in a wide range of settings. She trained in one of the first doctor of pharmacy programs in the nation at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pa. Hodson started her pharmacy residency at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. She subsequently worked on the medical teaching unit there. Then, Buffalo General Community Mental Health Clinic recruited her to the Buffalo area to work in a new lithium clinic.

There, as she put it, she “built a pharmacy department starting with just four walls.”

She moved on to the Buffalo Psychiatric Center as regional director of psychiatric pharmacy in the mid-1970s. Hodson is a member of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, which has rigorous accrediting criteria.

With 60-hour weeks and odd hours in Buffalo, Hodson was drawn to the new challenge of establishing a pharmacy department at Bertrand Chaffee.

“The pharmacy at BCH started as a cabinet,” she said.

And so it began. Hodson has been a familiar name and friendly face at BCH since 1977.

After working full-time at BCH for 25 years, she took early retirement in 2002 and continued at area retail pharmacies as a consulting pharmacist for the next several years. Hodson returned in 2007 as interim director of pharmacy at then-CEO Mary Kwiatek’s request. She has remained as a consultant and pharmacist ever since.

That included stepping in during a 10week period over the summer when BCH searched for a new pharmacy director.

“We’ve had great luck having pharmacists stay here for years at a time,” said Darlene Schrantz, director of patient care services. “In a rural hospital, recruiting

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Lynn Hodson (left), who worked for Bertrand Chaffee Hospital for 25 years, welcomes her daughter, Heather Hodson, to the pharmacy department at Bertrand Chaffee.

pharmacists, providers and nursing staff takes a great deal of effort — but once they’re here, they tend to stay.”

During the search process, a familiar name rose to the top of the pile: Dr. Heather Hodson, the elder Hodson’s daughter.

Her experience at BCH started when her mother brought her in as an infant while she worked. By the time Heather was in high school, she was volunteering at BCH and working as a pharmacy technician during the summer while she attended D’Youville College as a pre-medicine/ biology major.

After graduating in 1999, Heather worked as a pharmacy tech in Williamsville and at Women and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo. A few years later, she moved cross country to San Francisco, where she continued as a pharmacy tech in the Castro District. A manager there encouraged her to apply to pharmacy school for further education.

That manager did not expect what happened next. Heather tested as a candidate for pharmacy school and ended up enrolling in the University at Buffalo.

“No one was more surprised at that

than I was,” said the elder Hodson.

Heather’s familiarity and family history in the pharmacy field was a great source of strength as she worked, again, at Women and Children’s Hospital while earning her doctorate of pharmacy.

She stayed at the Buffalo hospital after graduation, working as a pharmacist for nine years. She then spent a year at Mercy Hospital in a more clinical capacity, working in a more direct role with practitioners and patients. There she gained experience with adult patients facing cardiac and geriatric conditions.

The opening in fall 2016 at BCH came at just the right time for Heather.

“I was on an intense schedule at Mercy,” she said. “The thought of being the pharmacist for a hospital that I know so well — it feels like home to me.”

At BCH, the younger Hodson now handles the daily administration of a pharmacy department that supports the hospital’s -bed acute care floor and emergency department. Hodson is on-call for hospital needs and requests, and she advises policies on reducing medical errors and improving processes related to medications.

As she looked ahead in the pharmacy field, Heather reali ed that many pharmacists had little knowledge about the natural and homeopathic substances.

"Patients are taking these treatments to manage or try to prevent medical conditions," she said. “We have to pay attention to that as pharmacists."

Acknowledging that need for more detailed information, Heather pursued a certificate in herbal medicine on her own over nine months to build her understanding of over-the-counter supplements, vitamins and herbs. Combined with her pharmacy experience and medical awareness, she can draw from two deep pools of knowledge when participating in patient care.

“There’s a team aspect to what we do as pharmacists,” said Lynn, a sentiment that her daughter echoed. “There’s the daily administrative aspect to our department,” said Heather. “But I’m part of a team here with providers and physicians, all focused on finding the right medications at the right doses at the right time for our patients.”

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