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Lieutenant governor gives State of State Address in Gowanda By Rick Miller

“We need to continue the growth of the Buffalo Billion strategy,” Hochul said. “We’re not done yet. Let’s build on our success.” The governor’s $100 billion, multiyear plan for infrastructure across the state recognizes that federal funding sources have largely dried up. “We need to do more with tourism,” Hochul said — from Niagara Falls to Zoar Valley. “I love it down there,” she added

GOWANDA — The Gowanda Area Chamber of Commerce is inviting area residents to submit nominations for the 2017 Spirit of Gowanda Awards. Nominations are due Feb. 28 and can be for one of two award categories: business and service. The awards will be presented at the Spirit of Gowanda Awards Gala to be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 22 at the Historic Hollywood Theater. Nomination criteria for the business award includes leadership in the business community, assistance in increasing or maintaining business in the Gowanda area, being a role model for others and having their efforts positively impact the Gowanda area. The nomination criteria for the community service award includes leadership, dedication and voluntary efforts in community groups or as an individual that have resulted in the betterment of the Gowanda area. The Spirit of Gowanda Chamber Committee reviews nominations received and selects the recipient in the business and service categories. To submit a written nomination to the Gowanda Chamber include the nominee’s name and whether for business or service and a listing of their accomplishments, memberships and other information. Past recipients are not eligible and petitions are not considered. Nomination forms are available at the following businesses: The Gowanda Press, Auto Wrench Connection, Gowanda Area

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See Spirit, Page 17

County Reporter

GOWANDA — “We’ve seen the tough times,” Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul told a group at Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater last week. “We’ve come a long way in the right direction.” In a State of the State Address on Thursday, Jan. 26 to more than 150 local, count and state officials, eneca ation of ndians officials includin President Todd Gates, village employees and dozens of volunteers, the lieutenant governor credited Gov. Andrew Cuomo with changing the way economic development projects are awarded. The old process of New York Citycentered legislators deciding what projects to fund more often than not overlooked Western New York. “They weren’t concerned with upstate projects like this,” Hochul said, looking around the partially restored theater. “The governor changed that.” o , local officials deter ine hat they want, competing with other projects in the region. The signature effort in Western New York has been the Buffalo Billion, Cuomo’s commitment to invest $1 billion in the Buffalo area to create jobs and spur economic activity over the next several years. It appears to be paying dividends via new jobs, lower unemployment and the 18-to-34-year-

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Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks Thursday, Jan. 26, to an audience at Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater where she delivered a State of the State Address.

old demographic moving back downtown from Buffalo to the Southern Tier, Hochul said. “There’s a ripple effect all the way to Jamestown,” she said. We’ve got to ee fi htin ersonall thin it is working.” Without i in s ecific e a les, Hochul said there will be spillover from the Buffalo Billion into Cattaraugus County, including Gowanda and Olean, where companies are vying to become suppliers for the Solar City factory.

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Jobless rates up in Cattaraugus County By Rick Miller County Reporter

Cattaraugus County’s unemployment rate ticked up six-tenths of a percent in December to 6.1 percent, according to data released last week by the New York State Department of Labor. That’s higher than the December 2015 rate of 5.9 percent, as well as this past November’s rate of 5.5 percent. The number of unemployed stayed the same — about 2,200 in December 2015 and 2016 — but the number of people who were employed dropped from 34,300 in December 2015 to 33,500, or 0.7 percent. In Allegany County, the unem-

ployment rate was 5.5 percent in December 2015 and 5.6 percent in December 2016, up 0.1 percent. There were 22,300 people employed in Allegany County in December 2015 and 21,700 in December 2016, down 0.6 percent. There were 1,300 unemployed in the county in December 2016, the same as a year earlier. John Slenker, senior Department of Labor analyst in the Buffalo office, said the Western New York unemployment data announced last week included some of the lowest rates he’s seen in 10 years. In 2007, just before the Great Recession hit, Cattaraugus Coun-

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February 3-9, 2017

Students donate to Empty Bowls

GOWANDA — Students in Casey Mohr’s crafts classes and Heather Rydzik’s studio in art classes learned to create and produce a social response artwork piece using ceramic coil building techniques. Students were charged with the task of not only developing their first functional clay vessel, but also donating that piece for the greater good of the WNY community. Gowanda High School submitted nearly 50 ceramic bowls to the Empty Bowls Project, all of which were made available for purchase during the 2017 Buffalo Soup Submitted photo Fest on Jan. 28 at the Buffalo Convention Center. Proceeds from the sale of Gowanda Central School students made nearly 50 the bowls were donated to Friends of ceramic bowls and donated them to the Empty Bowls Project. Night People.

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Historic Hollywood Theater gets restoration funding By Rick Miller County Reporter

GOWANDA — Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater got another funding boost last week during Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul’s local State of the State Address. Noting the Hollywood Theater’s historic restoration would not have happened under the old way of awarding state economic development funding, Hochul said the 2017 state budget includes $324,000 for the theater. That drew wide applause from the ore than u lic officials, olunteers and others attending the address in the Hollywood Theater. They were sitting on steel folding chairs. With the grant, new seats will be purchased and installed and electrical work will be undertaken, Hochul said. New drapes will also be purchased. Outside, the restored marquee welco ed ochul as a iant erican a e fro a o anda olunteer ire Department ladder truck. Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater, the 501c3 group that has been raising funds for almost 20 years to restore the facility, is thankful for the state’s contributions. Mark Burr, who has led the drive to

Hochul from Page 1 with a nod to the local gorge, which draws tourists for whitewater rafting, hi in and steelhead fishin The lieutenant governor mentioned another project dear to Gowanda Mayor Heather McKeever’s heart, a train excursion service from Buffalo to Jamestown — through Gowanda. “Now, how exciting would that be?” she asked. New York State Department of Transportation grants are funding rail improvements along the route to begin carrying passengers on train excursions within two years. Hochul noted New York’s unemployment rate has come down sharply since uo o too office si ears a o fro 8.4 percent to 4.9 percent today. But,

restore the theater, said that along with another recent state grant — $665,000 fro the state n iron ental acilities Corp. — the $3.9 million project of restoring the theater is nearing its goal. The facility was built in 1927. “We still need to raise matching funds,” said Burr, Cattaraugus County Public Works Department director of engineering, who spends most of his spare time either working in the theater or helping to raise funds. A lot of volunteers are responsible for the progress on the project, he added. A professional restoration of the interior of the theater with its ornate plaster reliefs is continuing, Burr said. Because smoking was once allowed in the theater, the plaster walls are much darker than their original beige color. The top 6 feet of the walls have been completed. There are two large murals painted on the walls that are being restored as well, Press photo by Rick Miller said Burr’s wife, Karen. They, too, have The marquee outside Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater Thursday welcomes Lt. Gov. Kathy Hobeen darkened by smoke. chul as a giant flag flies from a Gowanda Volunteer Fire Department ladder truck. The most striking aspect of the theater — the colorful lighted dome — has been restored. Next, the balcony will have plaster work done and be painted, Burr said. “We’ve got about two more years of work, and we still have to raise some more matching funds,” Burr said. she noted, “unless the recovery comes to everyone, it’s not a full recovery.” The lieutenant governor mentioned Cuomo’s proposed Middle Class Recovery Act, including an increased child care tax credit, and his proposed free tuition to SUNY schools as things the state Legislature could approve to improve quality of life in the region. Millions more jobs will require a college education by 2024, she noted. Local property taxes are still too high despite the state’s mandated property tax cap and tax freeze that have produced $16 billions in savings, Hochul said. Without extending the expiring Millionaire’s Tax, the state budget is headed to ard a illion deficit, she arned The governor, she said, wants counties to look for more shared services and efficiencies a on to ns and illa es

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Cattaraugus County Sheriff Timothy Whitcomb (left) is sworn in as president of the New York State Sheriffs’ Association by Assemblyman Joseph Giglio of Gowanda. Former Cattaraugus County sheriff Jerry Burrell holds the Bible as Whitcomb takes the oath.

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The Echoes Through Time Civil War Learning Center invites the public to learn more about Abraham Lincoln throughout the month of February with a display at the Hulbert Library in Springville.

Lincoln exhibit on display at Hulbert Library in Feb.

SPRINGVILLE — For the month of February, the Hulbert Library in Springville will be the “Land of Lincoln” with a display honoring the nation’s 16th president. The display, organized by the Echoes Through Time Civil War Learning Center, pays tribute to Abraham Lincoln, whose birthday was Feb. 12. The public is invited to come and visit the display, which includes a bust of Lincoln, a replica Civil War drum, bullets and a cannonball used during the Civil War and various other relics. Also included is a replica of the Deringer gun John Wilkes Booth used in Lincoln’s assassination in 1865. “We are hoping to give the public the opportunity to learn more about

Lincoln and the Civil War era,” said Tom Place, curator of the Echoes Through Time Civil War Learning Center. “We also hope the community will come in and take advantage of the many resources available at the Hulbert Library.” The Echoes Through Time Civil War Learning Center, located at 39 East Main St. in Springville, is a museum featuring a wide array of Civli War displays and exhibits. The Hulbert Library is located at 18 Chapel St. in Springville. Its winter hours are 1 to 8 p.m. Monday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday; noon to 7 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. It is closed on Wednesdays and Sundays.

Whitcomb named head of Sheriffs’ Association

ALBANY — Cattaraugus County Sheriff Timothy Whitcomb was sworn in last week as president of the New York tate heriffs ssociation, the first sheriff from the county to lead the organization. Whitcomb was sworn into the position Wednesday by Assemblyman Joseph Giglio of Gowanda. Former Cattaraugus County sheriff Jerry Burrell, who served from 1985 to 1996, was also on hand. The NYS Sheriffs’ Association, formed in 1934, organizes training and professional de elo ent ro ra s for sheriff s offices, which are responsible for providing an array of services and operations — criminal la enforce ent, traffic safet , e ergency rescue operations, homeland security programs, emergency response teams, civil emergency and disaster response programs, jail operations, correctional alternative management, courtroom security, emergency communications, recreational law enforcement and civil litigation process. Whitcomb became acting sheriff upon the death of former sheriff Dennis John in August 2009. Whitcomb was then elected in November 2009 to a full four-year term commencing Jan. 1, 2010. He was unop-

posed for re-election in November 2013. He spent seven years working major crimes in the Criminal Investigation Bureau. It was in this role he was reco ni ed as Blue and old fficer of the Year in October 2000. Whitcomb possesses a master’s degree in counseling education from St. Bonaventure ni ersit and is a certified olice instructor in the areas of interview and interrogation, asic and ad anced u enile officer trainin , investigation of sex crimes and law enforcement response to school violence. He is a graduate of the 206th session of the FBI’s National Academy and his specialized training includes crisis negotiation with the Los Angeles Police Department, death scene management with the FBI and sex offense training with the New York tate olice e also is certified as a s ecial ea ons and tactics tea fitness s ecialist Whitcomb is an adjunct professor for St. Bonaventure University and Jamestown Community College, and he serves on the board of directors for Leadership Cattaraugus and the Center for Family Unity. He also is a past president of the State of New or olice u enile fficer ssociation

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Students named to honor rolls at Gowanda

GOWANDA — The Gowanda Central School District has announced its middle and high school students named to the merit, honor and high honor rolls for the second marking period of the 2016-17 school year.

High Honor Roll ■ Grade 12: Teigan Barcia, Olivia Eastland, Makayla Eddy, Ethan Francis, Brook Haggart, Lillian Harrington, Timothy Jumper, Justin Kehr, Ryan Monat, Elizabeth Monk, Lindsey Parker, David Poff, Lauritz Predelli, Jacob Quiter, Antonina Roman, Cassidy Smith, Jack Van Wey, Brianna Weinaug, Cheyanne Williams; ■ Grade 11: Rachel Christopher, Randy Conrow, Cayleb Davis, Dayna Degenfelder, Riley Delpriore, Kala Farley, Rylan Kota, Mayson Phillips, Nolan Rosier, Megan Stang, Kurt Stitzel II, Jessica Whalen, Chelsey Wielkie; ■ Grade 10: Olivia Ackley, Tyler Dakin, Ryan Gernatt, Samantha Kinnaird, Justin Kohn, Andrew Musacchio, Grace Pawlak, Brooke Riedel; ■ Grade 9: Melissa Briggs, Christian Cook, Joshua Enser, James Keller, Alyscia Le-Tran, Kasie Salzman, Tatum Stitzel, William Sylvia; ■ Grade 8: Jessup Donohue, Kayla Forthman, Ashton Francis, Zoey Kota, Emma Luther, Daniel Marrocco, Hayley Stang, Beth Stang, Cecelia Young; ■ Grade 7: Emma Christopher, Noah Geiger, Michele Jackson, Emily Lesniak, Charlesa Le-Tran, Gavin Phillips, Noah Vogtli; ■ Grade 6: Lani Farley, Logan Forthman, Jada Geiger, Cole Herman, Benjamin Krajewski, John Ondus,

Avery Zimmerman; ■ Grade 5: Aiden Ackley, Alivia Capozzi, Quentin Centner, Alhanna Gabel, Sierra General, Breeze Henhawk, Michael Horth, Makayla Kuras, Riley Olson , Madilyn Pawlak and Christina Wilder.

Honor Roll ■ Grade 12: Kameron Alexander, Geoffrey Burr, Skye Dailey, Rachael Evans, Elijah Farley, Alyssa Gomolski, Tiarrah Da:’di’ Jones, Athena McNevin, Brianna Thompson, Madison Tighe, Nathaniel Walsh; ■ Grade 11: Alicia Barlow, Damon Brant, Nathan Brawdy, Keanan Coulon, Macey Darling, Serena Emery, Alexis Hawkins, Katie Igielinski, Vito Jefferlone, Andrew Kruszka, Haylee Leatherbarrow, Michael Liszkiewicz, Sarah Macakanja, Leann Sodaro, Eliana Tonello, Zoe Tyler, Abigail Wittenbrook; ■ Grade 10: Bonnie Conrow, Korey Hansen-Ivett, Pierce Lukonaitis, Abby Marks, Victoria Schultz, Nicholas Siragusa, Emily Stang, Mykayla Williams, Angela Zheng, Emma Zimmerman; ■ Grade 9: Makenzie Carroll, Nicholas Christopher, Ethan Fort, Kylie Lauer, Olivia Pawlak, Lily Redeye, Patrick Strawder; Nicole Whalen; ■ Grade 8: Madison Boggs, Mayson Browning, Hailey Fisher, Elise Forbes, Lindsey Gabel, Emma Riley, Rosalee Royce, Nolan Smith, Shon Thompson, Abigail Valone, Emilee Vassallo, Grace Wa efield, a eron Wi ht ■ Grade 7: Timothy Ackley, Jr., Kaylee Baird, Matthew Booth, Rachel Colantino, Tara Covert, Jordyn Farner, Hailey Fort, Zachary Hammond, Alexan-

dra Liszkiewicz, Laila Moon, Madison Rosier, Arley Sommers, Aurora Sultemeier, Paige Szalay; ■ Grade 6: Aurora Bartlett, Lily Bobseine, Malarie Carroll, Josalyn Degenfelder, Kailyn Farner, Kaitlyn Hastie, Mia Hudson, Julia Jefferlone, Nevaeh Konwicki, Madison Luder, Alexander Pachucinski, Gabriel Purdy, Timothy Rasey, Nyla Rivera, Alexander Salzman, Hudson Smith, Brandon Sweat, Olivia Wesolek, Shelby Weston, Gabriella Whipple, Brayden Williams; ■ Grade 5: Rhianna Bibeau, Jackson Bigaj, Madison Bless, Hailey Christopher, Kaylee Corbin, Raegan Covert, Evan Fort, Destiny Golden, Elliott Jackson, Ella Luther, Willow Mentley-Peters, Nikolas Ondus, Daniel Stang, Benjamin VanNote and Seth Wargo.

Merit Roll ■ Grade 12: Dakota Baker; Zachary Bogardus; Corey Brandon; Delaney Carpenter; John DeCarlo; Nathan Haller; Sydnee Harbison; Susan Jones; Matthew Kruszka; Lexi Latona; Benjamin Stepowski; Bradley Thompson; Madison Van Etten; Dayna Veloski; Derek Watkins; ■ Grade 11: Maxwell Crosson, Emily Emerson, Dylan Gomez, Mark Hahn, Kaylynne Heary, Emily Jemiolo, Stephen John Jr., Jiyah Mentley-Peters, Alyssa Nash, Jarrett Parks, Rachael Riley, Hunter Ring, Bryanna Vert, Lyle Warrior; ■ Grade 10: Kialeigh Bennett, Michael Bentley, Skyler Capozzi, Adrianna Heary, Delora Jones, Devin Mesch, Emily Nephew, Anna North, Everett Olrogg, Tanner Olson, Alicia Pszczola, Taylor Ribblett, Caitlin Samargian, Adam Sisti, Matthew Smuda, Dustin Stark, Kristine

Twoguns, Taylor Valenti, Matthew Wargo, Brendan Weinaug, Nicholas Weston, Dailyn WhitePigeon, Delaney Zarnoch, Aimee Zynda; ■ Grade 9: Jade Clabeaux, Madison Clark, Madeline Conrow, Kyle Eastland, Jerrick Eddy, Paige Gabel, Blake Goodwill, Hunter Laskey, Jarod Menoff, Tia Moppert, Tyee Nagel, Derek Naples, Zachery Nash, Alexander Neumeister, Sherri Tyler, Trinity Vogtli; ■ Grade 8: Ian Accordino, Rebekah Austin, Emma Bouch, Chase Cooper, Mia Coulon, Joshua Covert-Freeman, Dominic DiRienzo, Trinity King, Nathaniel Klein, Brendan Koch, Rowan Mentley-Peters, Kirk Mohawk, Hunter Olrogg, Leland Parker, Zachary Phillips, Austin Sanchez, Madison Sternisha, Xavier Tyler, Devon Van Wey, Ryan Wesolek; ■ Grade 7: Maddox Browning, Mary Denea, Chase Gioffreda, Adam Golden, Hanna Green, Lincoln Holocinski-Francis, Miranda Kaminski, Jaxon Mohawk, Cameron Nagel, Keegan Nephew, Preston Niemeyer, Johnathan Smuda, Meredith Wheeler; ■ Grade 6: Zoe Buthy, Darrin Grzesiak, Jorie Jones, Samuel Latimore, Colin Magee, Hailey Maybee, Crissa Scanlan, Drew Shull, Tyler Smith, Star Stafford, Goa:wisa:s Stevens, Dominic Suraf, Chloe White; ■ Grade 5: Hayden Abraszek, Allysondra Borzellere, Christopher Burger, Gracie Carpenter, Andrew Clark, Riley Durnford, Shane Giesser, Alexia Harvey, Aubrie Heron, Alaina Kaczmarczyk, Alexa Krebs, Christian Merrill, Josheph Monk, Emily Pound, Kaleb Smith, Riley Tighe and Jayson Twoguns.

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COMMENTARY

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Twilight

LETTER TO THE EDITOR To the editor, On my visit to Gowanda to have Thanksgiving with family and friends, I had quite an experience. Doing some last minute shopping at the local Shop ‘n Save I left my wallet in a shopping cart. Lucky for me, a man named Stanley Pritchard found it and gave it to store employees. They in turn contacted me and returned it. It’s refreshing to know there are honest people in our town. If you see Stanley in town, congratulate him on his honesty and integrity. Ed Grudlien St. Cloud, Fla.

By Richard Westlund Contributing Columnist

In the dusky evening twilight As the sun sinks out of sight, And the silver moon arises To stand guard upon the night, When the katy-dids start chirpin’ eath the silhouetted fir, And there’s not much else that’s movin’ ‘Cause there’s scarce a breeze astir, When you’re far away from all The rush and bustle of the town, You can feel the earth is drowsy As she lays the daytime down. If you’ve stood beneath a blazing sun And labored through the day, If you’ve bent your back near breakin’ As you worked to earn your pay, If you’ve suffered ‘neath the rankle Of some careless fellow’s sneer, Then you’ll bow your head and thank the Lord A time to rest is here. For there’s something ‘bout the eventide When day is at a close; There’s a sense of peace and wonderment That every creature knows. There’s a sweetness of contentment As the day fades into night, And the half-light of the evening Broods upon its failing sight. It seems the whole world gives a sigh In bidding daylight its goodbye, And Mother Nature bids us rest, As we lie down upon her breast.

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Sen. touts broadband funds

Meet the newest Eagle

need to get online and stay competitive WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. in our digital economy, and I was proud Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., announced to fi ht for this in est ent last week up to $170 million in federal The funds were made funding to expand broadavailable when Verizon band access in upstate declined to accept the New York. allocation through the The federal funding last Connect America was allocated through the disbursement. Last May, Federal Communications Gillibrand requested the Commission’s Connect FCC award the unclaimed America Fund to expand funds to New York state. broadband deployment in Gillibrand introduced underserved rural areas. the Broadband Connec“Reliable, fast internet tions for Rural Opportuaccess should not be a nities Program Act last luxury, it’s a necessity in the 21st-century econoSen. Kirsten Gillibrand year, bipartisan legislation that would help close the my,” Gillibrand said Jan. broadband gap in rural areas. The bill 26 in a press release. “Lack of affordable broadband service cuts off families would expand resources available for building high-speed broadband infraand businesses from critical services. structure by creating a new program These federal funds, combined with to combine grants and loans to help additional state funds, will give our finance ro ects ser in rural and tri al rural communities in upstate New York areas, she said. greater access to the resources they

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Luke Newman, of Springville, was recently awarded the Eagle Scout award during a ceremony Jan. 22 at the Springville First United Methodist Church. Newman was given the highest award in Boy Scouts after completing his Eagle Scout project, which involved painting the church’s kitchen and coordinating the construction of a driveway to the church’s Family Life Center.

St. Joseph’s Church to host sweetheart dinner

GOWANDA — All couples — whether dating, engaged or married — are invited to an evening of food, drinks, fellowship and prizes on Saturday, Feb. 11, at St. Joseph’s Church Hall, 26 Erie Ave. The dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. with hors d'oeuvres and drinks. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. After din-

ner, there will be live entertainment by Richie and Debbie Dewald. The cost is $55 per couple and includes a choice of chicken cordon bleu or prime rib as dinner entrees. Vegetarian and gluten-free alternatives are available upon request. To purchase tickets, call the rectory at 532-5100 by Feb. 5.

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OBITUARIES

Josephine V. Luce

CATTARAUGUS — Josephine V. Luce, 99, died Sunday (Jan. 29, 2017) at Heritage Green Nursing Home in Greenhurst. She was born July 7, 1917 in Salamanca, a daughter of the late Stanley and Angeline Wogick. Mrs. Luce was married to Robert Luce, who predeceased her in 1983. Mrs. Luce owned and operated Luce’s Restaurant in Cattaraugus for 27 years. She was a member of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Cattaraugus and was an original member of Skyline Pool. She is survived by a daughter, Roberta Luce of Honeoye Falls; a son, Reginald (Bonnie Moore) Luce of Randolph;

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Richard J. Harvey

GOWANDA — Richard J. Harvey, of Stafford Hill Road, passed away Thursday (Jan. 26, 2017). He was 78 years old. Born on Aug. 28, 1938, in Keating Summit, Pa., he was the son of Richard T. And Selma Wallin Harvey. Richard married the former Marolie D. Frink on Oct. 23, 1959, in the Randolph United Methodist Church. Marolie survives. Richard retired as a general manager for the former Purdy Ford of Gowanda. He enjoyed golfing and reading and was a member of Gowanda Moose Lodge No. 1382. Richard was also a ving, Lora Jimerson of Irving, devoted member of St. Mary’s EpisIRVING — Norman L. copal Church in Gowanda and was the Corie Royce of Gowanda, Jimerson, of Route 438, church’s sextant. Andrea (Calvin) Gamble of passed away Friday afterSurvivors besides his wife of Gowanda and Steve (Nikki) noon (Jan. 27, 2017) at the nearly 58 years are two children, Scott Seneca of Irving; 14 grandHospice Buffalo Palliative children; and a sister, Denise (Donna) Harvey of Spring Hill, Fla., Care Facility in CheektowWahbememe of Irving. aga, surrounded by family. Besides his parents, NorNorman was 65. man was preceded in death Born on July 6, 1951, by a son, Travis Jimerson. in Buffalo, he was the son INDIANAPOLIS — Thomas Albert Friends may call after 4 of Leonard and Lora Belle Ott, 58, of Indianapolis, died Friday (Jan. p.m. today and all Sunday Seneca Jimerson. Norman 27, 2017) at a hospital. at the family residence, was born into the Beaver Born on Dec. 13, 1958, in Lake 12460 Route 438, where a funeral will be Clan. Charles, La., he was a son of Albert and A veteran, Norman honorably served the held at 10 a.m. Monday (Jan. 30, 2017). Mary Ann Ott. He married the former Ann United States during the Vietnam War. Nor- Interment will follow in Seneca Nation Moriarty, who survives, in Gowanda N.Y. man was a self-employed artisan. His works Cemetery. Thomas was a salesman. He was a famArrangements are being handled by are displayed all over Western New York. ily man who was interested in reading and Surviving are six children; Angela (Terry) the Schindler Funeral Home, 44 Center watching movies. St., Gowanda, 532-4200. Rea of Jamestown, Christa Jimerson of Irtwo grandchildren, Jamey (Christy) Luce and Michelle (Brian) Plass; four great-grandchildren, Ashlyn Rose and Ella Josephine Plass, and Hailee and Hannah Luce; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her loving husband, she was predeceased by three brothers, Leo, Frank and d ard Wo ic and fi e sisters, hesterphina Lord, Sophie Shell, Stella Dolecki, Leona DeNoon and Jean Horvatis. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Burial will be in Liberty Park Cemetery, Cattaraugus. Arrangements are under the direction of Mentley Funeral Home Inc., 411 Rock City St., Little Valley.

Norman L. Jimerson

Thomas A. Ott

Daniel L. Gold

SALAMANCA — Daniel L. Gold, 64, died Monday (Jan. 30, 2017) at his home. Born on March 22, 1952, in Gowanda, he was a son of the late Leland and Geraldine May Gold. He enjoyed building model cars and sports. He is survived by a sister, Kathleen

and Lisa (Bobby) Hummel of Warsaw; three grandchildren, including his s ecial first randchild McKenzie Lee Hummel, along with Jessica (RJ) Baker and Lindsay (Daryl Mistal) Hummel, whom he also loved; and three greatgrandchildren, Abigail, Liam and Oliver. He also loved the family’s canine companion,

Ms. Lily. Per Richard’s request, there will be no prior visitation. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 8, 2017, in St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 75 Center St., Gowanda. If desired, memorials may be made to the church, zip code 14070; or to a local charity of one’s choice. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Schindler Funeral Home, 44 Center St. Gowanda, 5324200.

Surviving besides his wife, Ann; three brothers, Bob Ott of Gowanda, James (Jennifer) Ott of South Carolina and Ronald (Cheri) Ott of Pennsylvania; and two sisters, Mabel Ott of Gowanda and Micheleine Ridley of Elmira, N.Y. A celebration of life will be held in Indianapolis at a later date. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

CORRECTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS

Stiles of Perrysburg. There will be no visitation or funeral services. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc. Funeral Home, 25 River St., Salamanca. E-condolences can be sent to john@orourke-orourke.com or posted to facebook.com/onofh.

Due to reporter error, the Buffalo Southern Railroad, which connects to the New or a e rie ailroad at o anda, as incorrectl identified as the outh Buffalo Railroad and South Buffalo Railway in an article appearing in the Jan. 20 edition. The Gowanda Press regrets the error.

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Cattaraugus County Court report LITTLE VALLEY — An Olean man pleaded guilty to felony drug and assault charges Monday, Jan. 30, in Cattaraugus County Court. Justin D. Vreeland, 35, entered guilty pleas to third-degree attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance, a class C felony; and second-degree attempted assault, a class E felony. Vreeland attempted to sell an unspecified type and quantity of narcotic drug April 1 and attempted to physically injure someone Oct. 9 in Olean, according to District Attorney Lori Rieman, whose office reported the case Tuesday among others that were heard Monday. Sentencing was scheduled for April 3. IN OTHER CASES Jan. 30: ■ Hollie E. Skinner, 39, of Delevan, was sentenced to six months in Cattaraugus County Jail and five years of probation for third-degree burglary, a class D felony; and fourthdegree grand larceny, a class E felony. Skinner entered a building and stole property valued more than $1,000 on June 29 in Allegany, Rieman stated. ■ William Warren, 19, of Olean, pleaded guilty to fifth-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance, a class D felony. He sold an unspecified type and quantity of narcotic drug May 25 in Olean, Rieman stated. Sentencing was scheduled for April 3. ■ Nicholas R. Kahabka, 21, of Springville, pleaded guilty to seconddegree attempted burglary, a class D felony. The incident occurred Sept. 22, 2015, in Yorkshire, Rieman stated. Sentencing was scheduled for April 3. ■ Darryl Harper, 48, of Friendship, pleaded guilty to third-degree attempted burglary, a class E felony. The incident occurred Dec. 4 in Olean, Rieman stated. Sentencing was scheduled for April 3. ■ Melinda J. Chase, 36, of Olean, pleaded guilty to fifth-degree attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class E felony. Chase attempted to possess an unspecified type and quantity of narcotic drug June 30 in Olean, Rieman stated. Sentencing was scheduled for April 3.

■ Paul M. Kemery, 52, of Bradford, Pa., pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated, a class E felony. Kemery drove with a 0.17 percent blood alcohol content May 14 in Olean, Rieman stated. Sentencing was scheduled for April 3. ■ Morgan Manfreda- Morton, 28, of West Valley, pleaded guilty to fourth-degree criminal mischief, a class A misdemeanor; and third-degree criminal trespassing, a class B misdemeanor. Manfreda-Morton entered a fenced-in area and damaged another person’s property Aug. 24 in Ellicottville, Rieman stated. She was given a one-year conditional discharge. ■ A 16-year-old girl from Chicago pleaded guilty to petit larceny, a class A misdemeanor. She stole property Sept. 14 in Randolph, Rieman stated. Sentencing was scheduled for April 3.

IN OTHER CASES Jan. 23: ■ Keith Funderburk, 28, of Olean, entered a guilty plea to third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance, a class B felony. The incident, involving a type and quantity of narcotic drug not indicated, occurred Jan. 6, 2016, in Olean, according to Rieman. Sentencing was scheduled for March 27. ■ Curtis A. Ford, 26, of Allegany, pleaded guilty to fourth-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance, a class C felony. He sold an unspecified type and quantity of drug between May 31 and June 1 in Olean, Rieman stated. Sentencing was scheduled for March 27. ■ Leah Thomas, 31, of Great Valley, pleaded guilty to fourth-degree attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance, a class D felony. She attempted to sell an unspecified type and quantity of narcotic drug Jan. 15, 2015, in Great Valley, Rieman stated. Sentencing was scheduled for March 27. ■ Laurence E. Ellis, 43, of Leon, pleaded guilty to a third-degree criminal sex act, a class E felony; and third-degree sexual abuse, a class B misdemeanor. He also agreed to surrender his EMT license to satisfy

a pending indictment. The incidents occurred in Leon between winter 2014 and spring 2015, when he reportedly induced a child less than 17 years of age to engage in sexual activity, Rieman stated. Sentencing was scheduled for March 27. ■ Michael Knipple, 50, of Olean, pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated, a class E felony. He drove with a blood alcohol content of 0.24 percent April 9 in Olean, Rieman stated. Sentencing was scheduled for March 12, 2018, pending completion of Veterans Court. ■ Michael Boone, 31, of Ellicottville, pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated, a class E felony. He drove with a 0.14 percent blood alcohol content on April 22 in Great Valley, Rieman stated. Sentencing was scheduled for March 12, 2018, pending completion of Drug Treatment Court. ■ Zachary Walters, 25, of Randolph, pleaded not guilty to two counts

of driving while intoxicated, a class E felony; and leaving the scene of an accident and consumption of alcohol in a motor vehicle, violations. Authorities allege Walters drove with a 0.12 percent blood alcohol content and left the scene of an accident Sept. 2 in Coldspring. The case was adjourned for motions. ■ George Diamantes, 28, of Machias, pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated, a class E felony. Diamantes drove in an intoxicated state May 7 in Machias, Rieman stated. Sentencing was scheduled for March 27, 2018, pending completion of interim probation. ■ Trevor D. Grupa, 19, of Forestville, pleaded guilty to third-degree rape, a class E felony; and endangering the welfare of a child, a class A misdemeanor. He had sex with a person younger than 17 between June 18 and June 19 in Dayton, Rieman stated. Sentencing was scheduled for March 27.

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POLICE REPORTS ERIE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ■ GOWANDA — Zachariah Fasso, 26, of Gowanda was charged with an equipment violation, aggravated unlicensed operation and seventhdegree criminal possession of a controlled substance Jan. 16 after deputies stopped a vehicle operated by Fasso for an equipment violation. A DMV check revealed Fasso had a suspended license. Fasso was released to appear in court at a later date. ■ IRVING — Drew Spruce, 22, of Brant, was charged with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and speeding after patrol stopped a vehicle Jan. 16 on Route 439 for speeding. A DMV check showed Spruce to have a suspended license. Spruce was released to appear in court at a later date. ■ NORTH COLLINS — Nicole Hoffman, 31, of North Collins, was charged with operating with suspended plates and two counts of seventhdegree criminal possession of a controlled substance after deputies stopped Hoffman at Spruce Street and High Street on Jan. 19. A DMV check showed the license plates on Hoffman’s vehicle were suspended due to no insurance and during the traffic sto off an as found to e in ossession of a glass pipe containing suspected crack cocaine and suboxone. Hoffman was released on tickets to appear in court a later date. ■ IRVING — Jonathan Printup, 32, of Niagara Falls, was charged with criminal trespass and unlawful possession of marijuana and a 17-yearold passenger was charged with criminal trespass Jan. 19 after deputies responded to the report of a vehicle on the railroad tracks near Milestrip Road. The vehicle traveled down the tracks and crossed over Route 5 and eventually traveled back on the tracks toward Milestrip Road. Deputies located the vehicle on Milestrip Road. Both were released on tickets to appear in court at a later date. ■ IRVING — Thomas Shanley, 24, no address given, was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated, felony aggravated unlicensed operation, driving in violation of conditions listed on his license, refusal to take a breath screen device and driving without an interlock device in his vehicle after deputies stopped a vehicle operated by Shanley Jan. 20 on Southwestern Boulevard for an equipment violation. Shanley exhibited signs of being intoxicated and was driving with a two-year-old passenger in the vehicle. A DMV check showed Shanley was driving with a sus-

pended license due to a previous pending alcohol-related offense. Shanley refused to take a breath test. He was transported to Erie County Holding Center pending his court arraignment. The child was turned over to family members. ■ NORTH COLLINS — One driver was sent to the hospital with neck and back pain following a twocar crash Jan. 23 at Genesee Road and Sisson Highway. The driver of the second vehicle was cited for causing the crash, which also damaged a telephone pole. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. No further information was provided. ■ LAWTONS — Deputies responded to the report of a two-car crash Jan. 23 at Genesee Road and Jennings Road involving injuries. One person was cited for causing the accident; the other driver was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. ■ EDEN — The Erie County Sheriff’s Fire Investigation Unit was requested Jan. 24 by the East Eden Fire Department and the Town of Eden Police Department to determine the cause and oriin of a arn fire at ast den oad o ned by Allen Preischel. The Erie County Sheriff’s Fire Investigation Unit determined the cause to be accidental and the structure was listed as a total loss. ■ NORTH COLLINS — Anthony Coleman, 24, of Tonawanda was charged Jan. 24 with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to aintain a lane of traffic after de uties sto ed a vehicle he operated for failure to maintain a lane of traffic chec sho ed ole an to have a suspended license for being a persistent offender. Coleman was released to appear in court at a later date. ■ IRVING — Joshua John, 32, of Gowanda, was taken into custody Jan. 27 on an outstanding warrant by a sheriff’s deputy with assistant of the Seneca Nation Marshals. ■ IRVING — Casey Irish, 29, of Forestville, was charged with speed not reasonable and prudent and no proof of insurance following a single-car crash into a tree with entrapment Jan. on ersailles lan oad hree of the four vehicle occupants were transported to Lake Shore Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. One occupant was checked at the scene and refused medical transport.

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NEW YORK STATE POLICE ■ FARMERSVILLE — No charges or injuries were reported from a one-vehicle accident at an at the intersection of Pigeon Hill and Reynoldsville roads. The driver was Andrew J. Stang, 30, of Holland. ■ MACHIAS — Trisha M. Fernandez, 26, of Salamanca, and Sean P. Ferguson, 31, of Buffalo, were arrested at 7 p.m. Jan. 25 for drug possession. Fernandez was charged with seventh-degree possession of a controlled substance, a class A misdemeanor. Ferguson was charged with possession of marijuana, a violation. Both were issued appearance tickets and are scheduled to appear in court at a later date. ■ YORKSHIRE — One person was injured in a two-vehicle collision at 11:40 a.m. Jan. 27 on Yorkshire oad dri er as identified as Helen B. Owen, 76, of Arcade; the other driver was an unidentified, ear old ele an ale o further information was reported. ■ YORKSHIRE — One injury was reported in a one-vehicle crash on oute at an he dri er as identified as avyn M. Goodemote, 19, of Olean.

■ YORKSHIRE — No injuries were reported in a two-vehicle crash on oute at an he dri ers ere identified as Scott M. Rimbey, 41, of Machias, Eric M. Murray, 29, of Delevan. ■ YORKSHIRE — Bryan R. il s, , of ele an, as char ed at an ith dri in while intoxicated, refusal to take a breath test and unsafe lane change. ■ ISCHUA — No injuries or charges were reported in a onevehicle accident at 9:45 a.m. Jan. 29 on Route 16. The driver was Timothy M. Baker, 27, of Olean. ■ YORKSHIRE — No injuries or charges were reported in a twovehicle accident at 2:40 p.m. Jan. 29 on McKinstry Road. The drivers were Richard M. Davis, 29, of Delevan, and Dawn Marie Place, 45, of Delevan. ■ ASHFORD — No injuries or charges were reported from a two-vehicle accident at 12:37 p.m. Jan. 30 on Hebdon Road, near Schumacher Road. The dri ers ere identified as ohn P. White, 51, of Springville, and Joshua James Kinder, 25, of Little Valley.

Accident closes Route 353 for 2 hours LITTLE VALLEY — A three-vehicle accident on Route 353 on Tuesday afternoon closed the road for approximately two hours. The Cattaraugus County heriff s ffice re orted a 2009 GMC Sierra pickup truck operated by Ashley M. Mazurzyk, 36, of Little Valley was traveling south on Route 353 about ¼-mile south of New Albion Road when the vehicle crossed the center line and struck a northbound 2010 Ford 350 pickup truck pulling a utility trailer registered to the Village of Gowanda and operated by Robert L. Willet, 59, of Cattaraugus. The vehicle operated by Ma-

zurzyk then continued south in the northbound lane struck a second ehicle, a Chevrolet Cobalt owned and operated by John F. Woodward Sr., 61, of Franklinville. According to police, the vehicle operated by Mazurzyk is owned by Tina M. Thomas, , of ittle alle The cause of the accident remained under investigation at press time on Wednesday and charges are pending, according to police. Mazurzyk and Woodward were transported to Olean General Hospital for treatment, and Willett declined treatment at the scene.

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Scouts learn about Native American culture W u cout ac cele rated its onthl ac i ht on o ith a ati e erican dancin de onstration led ocel n ones and family. u scouts and their fa ilies learned a out rouois herita e, traditions, and culture he o e ance and the adies raditional ance ere t o of the dances de onstrated for all to see couts ere in ited to artici ate in the dancin and es eciall en o ed the lli ator ance here the dancers t irled around hen the eat of the dru chan ed his resentation hel ed the Bear u couts earn their Beat of the ru elt loo here the learned a out another culture and ho it relates to them. Submitted photo

Jocelyn Jones and family gave a Native American dancing demonstration during a recent Cub Scout Pack 276 meeting in Gowanda.

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STUDENT NEWS CANTON — Tara Perkins, of Cattaraugus, made the SUNY Canton president's list during the fall 2016 semester. er ins is a anton finance major and a 1999 graduate of Cattarauus entral chool o recei e resident s list honors, full-time students must earn a semester rade oint a era e of or hi her on a scale ALFRED — Alfred State College, has announced the dean s list of students for the fall 2016 semester. tudents fro oth the lfred ca us and the chool of lied echnolo ca us in Wells ille are selected for the dean s list if the aintain a rade oint a era e out of a ossi le 4.0. e eral students fro the o anda area ere a on those reco ni ed ■ Courtney Charlesworth of Cattaraugus ■ Matthew Hanft of East Otto ■ Devon Clark of Perrysburg ■ Jordan Seltzer of West alle

ONEONTA — Alyssa White, of ittle alle , as a on , neonta students ho earned dean s list honors for the fall 2016 semester. To

qualify for the dean's list, a student must earn a rade oint a era e of or hi her hile carr in a course load of 12 hours or more. BROCKPORT — Carter Benton, of o anda, as recentl na ed to the dean s list ith honors at Broc port for the fall 2016 semester. Benton, a raduate of o anda entral chool, is a orin in h sical thera at Broc ort e is the son of Mark and Caryn Benton. Stephanie Whalen, of o anda, as recentl na ed to the dean s list ith honors as ell Benton, a raduate of o anda entral chool, is the dau hter of aul and rin Whalen Kelsey Delpriore, of Perrysburg, as also na ed to the dean s list ith honors. Delpriore, the daughter of Peter and at el riore, has een in student o ern ent at Broc ort since her freshan ear he is currentl in an internshi in l an ith tate en atharine Young. Delpriore is a 2014 graduate of o anda entral chool ean s list ith honors status is a arded to students ith a rade oint a era e of to

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GCS wrestlers also participate in Division II Dual Meet Championships

Press photos by Jason Riley Dominik Rodriguez looks to improve on offense in his match again his Franklinville opponent durEthan Fort shoots for a double leg takedown in his match on Jan. 27 against a Franklinville opponent. ing a match on Jan. 27.

By Mark Benton

Sports Correspondent

Franklinville (11-6) won seven of the nine matches wrestled, but was saddled with some forfeit losses at the upper weight class due to injuries due their contest Jan. 27 against Gowanda. The result was a 48-37 win for Gowanda. Ethan Fort and Dave Poff each recorded a pin for Gowanda. The following day, Gowanda lost to alconer and e fane in the first ever Division II Dual Meet Championships held at Starpoint Central School. The Panthers were seeded eighth going into the tournament. Although they did not win as a

team, several individuals had impressive performances. Ethan Fort avenged a previous defeat and beat his opponent from Falconer by the score of 9-2. Against Newfane, the Panthers recorded wins by Jake Monat, Dave Poff, Chuck Valone, Mike Liszkiewicz and Zach Phillips. Seniors Dave Poff and Chuck Valone each have overall records of 36-3 losses for the season. Poff recently passed Lucas McKeever as the all-time wins leader in Gowanda wrestling history. He is currently ranked No. 1 in the Western New York 120-pound weight class. Classmate Chuck Valone received Honorable Mention at the 225 weight class in the latest WNY poll.

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Gowanda boys score 25 in final quarter to beat Silver Creek SILVER CREEK — The Gowanda boys basketball team on Monday, Jan. 30 put together an impressive fourth quarter against Silver Creek to down the Black Knights, 68-52. The Panthers (9-4) trailed 44-43 at the end of the third quarter but outscored il er ree in the final period to pick up the league win. The Black Knights ran a box-and-

one most of the night against the Panthers’ Nate Brawdy, who managed a season high 23 rebounds to go along ith oints, fi e assists and fi e steals. Jarmani Benton scored 26 points and added seven rebounds and four assists. Stevie John scored six points, Matt rus a added four oints and fi e rebounds, Matt Dodolek scored four

points and nabbed three rebounds and Nolan Rosier and Tristan Jensen both scored three points each. The Panthers were scheduled to host Allegany-Limestone on Thursday, which took place after press time. This upcoming week Gowanda travels to Randolph on Feb. 6 before returning home for a match against Salamanca on Feb. 9.

Gowanda girls basketball loses to E’ville, Franklinville The Gowanda girls basketball team lost two games last week again Ellicottville and Franklinville before playing Silver Creek on Wednesday, which ended after press time. In Ellicottville on Jan. 27, the Eagles doubled-up the Panthers, 66-33. University at Buffalo-bound Marissa Hamilton dominated for Ellicottville (14-1) scoring 17 points and adding 12 rebounds and eight assists. Linnea Jimerson added 17 points and Jenna Aldrich 10 for the a les, ho led after the first quarter.

For Gowanda (2-12), Alexis Hawkins scored 15 points and Miya Scanlan added 14. The following day, Jan. 28, Franklinville knocked down 11 3-pointers and built a 30-6 halftime lead in its seventh straight win, 55-33. Dani Haskell led the Panthers (13-1) with a game-high 19 points, followed by Abby McCoy (12 points) and Ally Haskell (11). Alexis Hawkins scored 17 points for Gowanda (2-13).

AT ELLICOTTVILLE Gowanda (33) Zimmerman 1 0-0 2; Hawkins 7 0-0 15; Stang 1 0-0 2; Scanlan 6 0-0 14; Rosier 0 0-0 0. Totals: 15 0-0 33. Ellicottville (67) Aldrich 5 0-0 10; Harris 1 0-0 2; Mowery 1 0-0 2; Jimerson 6 5-8 17; Hamilton 7 2-2 17; Erlandson 6 3-4 15. Totals: 27 10-14 67. Gowanda 3 11 22 33 Ellicottville 19 42 59 67 Three-point goals: Gowanda 3 (Scanlan 2, Hawkins); Ellicottville 3 (Hamilton 3). Total fouls: Gowanda 9, Ellicottville 3. Fouled out: None. JV: Ellicottville 40-22.

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AT GOWANDA Franklinville (55) Nugent 1 0-0 2, Pfeiffer 1 0-0 2, A. Haskell 3 2-3 11, D. Haskell 7 1-2 19, McCoy 4 1-2 12, Wright 2 0-0 4, O’Neal 2 0-0 5.Totals: 20 4-7 55. Gowanda (33) Zimmerman 1 0-0 2, Hawkins 6 5-10 17, Stang 2 0-4 4, Scanlan 3 0-0 8, Carpenter 1 0-0 2.Totals: 13 5-14 33. Franklinville 17 30 43 55 Gowanda 2 6 13 33 Three-point goals: Franklinville 11 (D. Haskell 4, A. Haskell 3, McCoy 3, O’Neal); Gowanda 2 (Scanlan 2). Total fouls: Franklinville 11, Gowanda 8. Fouled out: None. JV: Franklinville won.

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2016-17 Gowanda boys basketball Panthers W 74 W L L W W W W

70 53 62 70 66 67 74

L 30 L 60 W 68 W 81 W 68 Feb. 2 Feb. 6 Feb. 9 Feb. 13 Feb. 15 Feb. 16

Roy-Hartland Franklinville* North Collins* Ellicottville at Fredonia at Southwestern Pioneer* Springville* Silver Creek at All-Limestone Randolph at Salamanca Portville at All-Limestone at Silver Creek All-Limestone at Randolph Salamanca at Portville at Frewsburg Southwestern

Opp. 44 cancl. 45 61 75 51 44 40 57 ppd. 50 66 47 72 52

*tournament game

2016-17 Gowanda girls basketball Panthers L 33 W 53 L 21 L 40 L 43 L 30 L 47 L 32 L 22 W 28 L 34 L 29 L 23 L 33 L 33 Feb. 1 Feb. 3 Feb. 7 Feb. 10 Feb. 13

at Sherman North Collins* Frewsburg* Pine Valley at Franklinville Catt-LV at Silver Creek All-Limestone at Randolph Salamanca Portville at Pine Valley Sherman at Ellicottville Franklinville Silver Creek at All-Limestone Randolph at Salamanca at Portville *tournament game

Opp. 49 28 87 43 86 32 54 78 71 18 68 44 48 66 55

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Gowanda sports report By Mark Benton

Sports Correspondent

The Gowanda Central School co-ed varsity bowling teams ended their regular season against Allegany-Limestone on Jan. 26 at Good Times Lanes. The girls won just one out of four games. Brianna Thompson had a high three games series of 630. Adrianna Heary bowled her highest game of the season with a score of 161. On the boys side of the alleys, Kurt Stitzel rolled a three game set 624. Brendan Weinaug chipped in with a three game set of 490. As a team, the Panthers only managed to tie one game. Both teams will now prepare for the County and Section VI championships. George Hollenbeck, son of former Gowanda varsity basketball coach Harold Hollenbeck, sent word this past

week about an unusual event that took place in March 1954. Not only did his father win a Section VI championship in basketball as a coach that season but his father's twin brother George did the same at Fayetteville-Manlius in Section III. It appears that Harold's brother George took over the varsity team late in the season for an ailing coach. While Fayetteville-Manlius High School was presented their Section III trophy in Syracuse with George Hollenbeck at the helm, his twin brother Harold was doing the same in Buffalo's Memorial Auditorium as Gowanda had defeated Frontier for the Section VI crown. The Gowanda Recreation Learn to Ski Program at Holiday Valley begins the second half of their eight week schedule on Sunday, Feb. 5. The bus leaves each Sunday from the front circle of the high school at 1:15 p.m. and

returns at 8:30 p.m. Special thanks to everyone who was donated food and drinks for the skiers. Roller skating for students in grades Kindergarten through 8 will continue on Monday, February 6 at the Academy Place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The cost that includes skates remains at $2 per night. Games on skates take place each week beside the free skate periods. Students do not have to attend Gowanda Central School in order to attend this program. The Gowanda Recreation co-ed basketball program for students in grades three through eight is held every Wednesday night at the Academy Place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Fundamentals, drills and scrimmage games take place durin each session directed certified coaches. There is no cost to attend the program. Call the recreation director at 532-4053 for more information.

The history of Gowanda basketball By Mark Benton

Sports Correspondent

After posting a dismal record of 21107 losses over a seven-year period from 1974-75 to 1980-81, Gowanda Central chool hired their fifth arsit head basketball coach in eight years. And with just one returning starter from the previous season in which the team did not win a single game, the near future didn't look any brighter on the hardwood. But the new coach quickly changed the mindset when two potential starters were jettisoned for not being “team” players. He stressed fundamentals, discipline and accountability at each preseason practice in hopes of putting a winning combination on the court. However, when the season began, Gowanda traveled to Ellicottville and lost by 12 points. That defeat extended the school's basketball losing streak to 21 games since the end of the 1979-80 season. A few more adjustments were made

before the next game against neighboring North Collins. The Eagles with their 6-foot-7 all-star center Chris Heinhold traveled to Gowanda and were favored to win. However, the Panthers turned the page and won the contest in overtime. Matt McHale, Rich Clabeaux, Jeff Luffred, Tony LaValle, Pete Han, Joe Han, Shawn Van Slyke, Jay Ondus, KenBoss, Bill Galloway, Phil Brumagin and Brad Joubert all played an important role while ending the long losing streak. When Ellicottville made a return trip to Gowanda 10 days after beating the Panthers, the Blue and White installed a full court press. Gowanda's quickness and speed was too much for the taller Eagle team and Gowanda won by 40 — that's right, 40 points. As the season progressed, the Panthers won a few more games and showed progress. The went into Dunkirk late in the season as heavy underdogs and la ed the arauders e en until the final two minutes of the game. Gowanda also won the home and home series against a

good team from Cattaraugus. As for the return trip to North Collins, Chris Heinhold scored 40 points, snagged 27 rebounds and blocked 13 shots for the Eagles in their “cracker box” gym. But Gowanda, behind the hot hand of Joe Han who meshed 22 points, escaped with a 72-67 victory. When the season came to a close, the anthers had on fi e a es and lost he fi e ins ere one ore than the previous three years combined. In league play, Gowanda did not reach the in colu n But the final scores a ainst almost every opponent showed that the Panthers were at least competitive. Everyone associated with the boys basketball program could see that a plan that included the junior varsity program as fir l in lace or the first ti e in many years, the returning players went into the offseason filled ith confidence and looked forward to next November. And winning basketball at Gowanda Central that had been missing for a decade was just around the corner.

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60.5-23.5 43.5-40.5 40-44 38-46 36-48 33-51

H1G: Men — Ed Howard 258 Women - Anna Emke-Walker 200 H3G: Men — Ed Howard 728 Women - Anna Emke-Walker 489 HT1G: Fast Eddies 893 HT3G: Fast Eddies 2485 High Scores — Men B. Schulz 224 205 E. Chimino 255 638 M. Meyers 227 222 256 705 M.Weimer 210 E. Howard 258 235 235 728 D. Stelley 203 S. Grimm 247 245 684 L. Brown 200 M. Emke-Walker 213 M. Howard 225 237 661 High Scores — Women K. Earle 175 A. Emke-Walker 200

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Miller moving on from Denver lacrosse By Sam Wilson Sports Editor

Zach Miller, the Steamburg native lacrosse star, will not return for his senior season in 2017 at the University of Denver. A 2015 NCAA champion, two-time All-American and 2016 Tewaaraton Award (national player of the year) nominee, Miller did not report to classes in January. He also became a young father while in college. In a written statement provided by his family, Miller acknowledged feeling “burnt out” from college. “This has been the hardest decision I’ve ever made,” he said. “I’m burnt out from the insane schedule that comes with being a student-athlete. I wasn’t happy the last two years or so in Denver and it started to take a toll on me. I can al a s finish u de ree later on Lacrosse will always be there. This was something I had to do for myself, I couldn’t push myself any further. “I’ve accomplished so much in my college career and had my dream come true with winning the national title. I’m making this decision with my head up and forever grateful for the time I was able to spend in Denver.” Pioneers coach Bill Tierney reacted to the news earlier this month in an Inside Lacrosse online story. “We are obviously disappointed in his decision, but respect his right

to make it and hope that everything works out for him,” Tierney told Inside Lacrosse. The Pioneers were picked as the preseason No. 1 school by Inside Lacrosse with Miller a big reason why. He had tallied 168 points including 91 goals in 58 games (starting every one) over his three collegiate seasons. Nine of those goals were game-winners. Miller, from the Seneca Nation of ndians, as the first erican ndian player to play for Tierney, one of the most accomplished college coaches in history. He returned home after the 2015 NCAA championship and received a key to the City of Salamanca. “Obviously, being closer to his daughter, Annamae, will make him happier, as the rigors of school and missing her eventually took their toll,” Tierney said, according to Inside Lacrosse. “I feel comfortable in knowing that we ro ided ach ith the financial, coaching, mentoring and academic support necessary for him to succeed in college and am thankful for having had him on our team for three years. “He was certainly an instrumental part of our recent success as he achieved one of his personal goals of winning a national championship. Zach’s teammates fans, and coaches will miss him, but his personal and academic circumstances didn’t allow him to continue the rocess in his final ear We wish Zach and Annamae much good fortune in the future.”

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Lacrosse star Zach Miller (33) did not return to the University of Denver in January and will miss his senior year this spring.

C-LV wrestlers win on Senior Night CATTARAUGUS — On Senior Night, all three of Cattaraugus-Little Valley’s seniors earned victories. Tyler Penrod (145) won via a 6-5 decision, Austin Genberg (195) a pin in 2:47, and Mike Grey (126) a pin in 1:13 as the Timberwolves did not lose a contested bout, yielding just fi e forfeit ictories to o in a nonleague victory. Four C-LV underclassmen won via pinfall as well, including two – Nick Burroughs (170) and Vinny Pascarella (285) – in less than a minute. “It was a great evening of wrestling for us,” Cattaraugus-Little Valley coach Sam Grey said. “After the senior wrestlers honored their parents they were given the honor of wear-

ing the C-LV Timberwolves Finalist singlets (special singlets reserved for co etitors ho a e it to the finals in tournaments) for their last home match. None of them lost.” Next Saturday, Cattaraugus-Little Valley will host the Section 6 Class ’D’ Championships. Wrestling is slated to start at a , ith the finals tentatively scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Cattaraugus-Little Valley 45, Gow School 30 99: double forfeit, 106: Carrier (G) forfeit, 113: Wahler (G) forfeit, 120: Henry (G) forfeit, 126: M. Grey (C) 1:13 Xie, 132: S. Grey (C) 3:49 Sekiguchi, 138: Buckley (G) forfeit, 145: Penrod (C) 6-5 Scolaro, 152: double forfeit, 160: Crawford (C) 1:55 Hamilton, 170: Burroughs (C) :59 Murray, 182: Fedeson (C) forfeit, 195: Genberg (C) 2:47 Keesee, 220: Giardini (G) forfeit, 285*: Pascarella (C) :34 Meyers.

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Slovenian Catholic Men’s Group This undated photo of a men’s fraternal organization at St. Joseph’s Church came out of an estate in Gowanda years ago. Your help is needed to identify these men. Please contact the Gowanda Area Historical Society, PO Box 372, Gowanda, NY 14070 or e-mail to gowhist@ localnet.com.

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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.

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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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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Public Works, 8810 Route 242, Little Valley, New York, 14755. Phone Dawn Smith at 938-9121 Ext. 2465. All bids received are subject to all federal and state controls concerning any such equipment. All bids must be accompanied by a NON-COLLUSIVE BIDDING CERTIFICATE. Any bid submitted without such certification will not be accepted. Any bid not meeting ALL specifications will not be considered. The County Legislature reserves the right to reject 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

partment of Public Works Facility, 8810 Route 242, Little Valley, New York, until Thursday, February 1 , 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. DPW BID #25 - Road Striping Bidding sheets and instructions may be obtained at the Cattaraugus County Department of Public Works, 8810 Route 242, Little Valley, New York, 14755. Phone Dawn Smith at 938-9121 Ext. 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. Cattaraugus County Local Law 12-2012 as amended by Local Law 5-2015 requires that the County provide a copy of the Cattaraugus County Vendor Responsibility Form to the low bidder. The low bidder will have 5 business days to return the completed form unless the form was mailed by the county to the vendor, in which case they will have 10 business days from the date of the mailing to return the form. Failure by the low bidder to submit the form within the above time frame will lead to the automatic rejection of their bid. The contractor must also ensure that all subcontractors to be used on the project complete this form and submit it to the County for approval within 5 days of the preconstruction meeting. Failure to do so may lead to the rejection of the subcontractor at the Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s discretion. Currently the Commissioner of Public Works has approved the CCA-2 (New York State Vendor Responsibility uestionnaire For-Profit Construction) with attachments A, B, and C to serve as the Cattaraugus County

Vendor Responsibility Form. The County Legislature reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informalities, and to accept the lowest responsible bid. All bids must be accompanied by a NON-COLLUSIVE BIDDING CERTIFICATE. Any bid submitted without such certification will not be accepted. Any bid not meeting ALL specifications will not be considered. All bids received are subject to all federal and state controls concerning any such equipment, materials and/or services. John Searles County Administrator County Center - 303 Court Street Little Valley, New York 14755

tion 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. DPW BID #24 Intersection Reconstruction of County Road #57 and Bentley Road Final Request for Information shall be 4:00 P.M. February 22, 2017. Final addendum shall be issued February 23, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. Copies of the proposed Contract Documents, Plans, Specifications and Instructions to Bidders will be available February 3, 2017, and may be secured online at www.cattco.org bid-re uest or at Cattaraugus County Department of Public Works, 8810 Route 242, Little Valley, New York 14755. Phone Dawn Smith at 938-9121, ext. 2465 OR Greenman-Pederson, Inc. 4950 Genesee St., Buffalo, NY. There will be a 50.00 charge for each set of specifications, plus 8.00 postage if mailed. Checks are to be made payable to the Cattaraugus County Treasurer. The specifications for this project will be available for examination at the office of The specifications for this project will be available for examination at the office of GreenmanPederson, Inc. 4950 Genesee St., Buffalo, NY 14225 and Southern Tier Builders Association 65 West Main St., Falconer, NY 14733, & on their web site, (STBA website at: www.stba.com). Login Page: http://login.onlineplanservice.com/SP/code.aspx Password: NYBx17-00305CR57 Cattaraugus County Local Law 12-2012 as amended by Local Law 5-2015 requires that the County provide a copy of the Cattaraugus County Vendor Responsibility Form to the low bidder. The low bidder will have 5 business days to return the completed form unless the form was mailed by

the county to the vendor, in which case they will have 10 business days from the date of the mailing to return the form. Failure by the low bidder to submit the form within the above time frame will lead to the automatic rejection of their bid. The contractor must also ensure that all subcontractors to be used on the project complete this form and submit it to the County for approval within 5 days of the preconstruction meeting. Failure to do so may lead to the rejection of the subcontractor at the County s discretion. Currently the Commissioner of Public Works has approved the CCA-2 (New York State Vendor Responsibility uestionnaire For-Profit Construction) with attachments A, B, and C to serve as the Cattaraugus County Vendor Responsibility Form. The full deposit, according to General Municipal Law, Less any postage costs, will be refunded for complete sets with no missing pages, returned in good condition (NOT MARKED IN OR WRITTEN IN) within 30 days of the award of contract. No refunds will be made for sets returned later than 30 days of the award of contract. All bids must be sent or delivered to Cattaraugus County Department of Public Works, 8810 Route 242, Little Valley, NY 14755. Attention: Dawn Smith. All bids must be accompanied by a NON-COLLUSIVE BIDDING CERTIFICATE and Bid Bond in the amount of 5% of bid total. All substitutions are to be submitted at time of bid as per the contract documents. No substitutions will be considered after the bid date. Any bid submitted without such certification and bid bond will not be accepted. Any bid not meeting ALL specifications will not be considered. Cattaraugus County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informalities, and to accept the lowest responsible bid. John Searles County Administrator County

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF ShAMROCK FOUND FARM & STABLE, LLC Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY on 11/17/2016. Office location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 4179 South Nine Mile Rd, Allegany, NY 14706. Purpose: Any lawful activity. NOTICE OF FORMATION OF WILLIAMS OUTDOOR LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with Secy. Of State of NY on 12/01/2016.Office location:Cattaraugus County. United States Corp. Agents designated as agent of LLC upon which processes against it may be served. Mail process to: 7014 13th Ave Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: any lawful activity. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the purchase of certain materials, equipment, and/or services, for the Cattaraugus County Department of Public Works, according to specifications, will be received by the undersigned, at the De-

NOTICE OF FORMATION of Mossy Rocks, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on1/11/17. Office location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 111 South Clinton St., Olean, NY 14760. Purpose: Any lawful activity PAMA PROPERTIES LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 1/3/2017. Office in Cattaraugus Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 403 1/2 Third Ave., Olean, NY 14760, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for Intersection Reconstruction of County Road #57 and Bentley Road, according to specifications, will be received by the undersigned, at the Department of Public Works Facility, 8810 Route 242, Little Valley, New York, until February 28, 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 direc-

Legal Notices Center - 303 Court Street Little Valley, New York 14755 NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Board of Education of the Sole Supervisory District of the Cattaraugus, Allegany, Erie, and Wyoming counties, popularly known as the Cattaraugus/ Allegany Board of Cooperative Educational Services, (in accordance with Section 119-0 of the General Municipal Law) hereby invites the submission of sealed bids for: Office Suppliesâ&#x20AC;? This is a cooperative bid involving a number of our component school districts. Participating Districts include: Belfast, Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES, Ellicottville, Fillmore, Friendship, Hinsdale, and Olean. Bids will be received until 1:00 p.m., February 15, 2017 at the Cattaraugus/Allegany BOCES Business Office, 1825 Windfall Road, Olean, NY 14760, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened. Specifications and bid forms may be obtained from the Internet on the website www.empirestatebidsystem.com. (Free vendor registration is required to view the bid. If there are any problems with registration please call IPT by BidNet at 1-800835-4603 and ask for their vendor support department.) The Board of Education reserves the right to reject all bids. Board of Education, Sole Supervisory District Counties of Cattaraugus, Allegany, Erie, and Wyoming 1825 Windfall Road Olean, NY 14760 By: Angela Baker, Cooperative Purchasing Coordinator

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OUT & ABOUT ■ Feb. 3 & 4, AMSOIL Championship Snocross racing at the Seneca Allegany Resort and Casino. The national snowmoile racin tour returns for its fifth sto on its schedule. ■ 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 enefit o unit itchen of he 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

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to cover cost gratefully accepted. Reservations needed by Feb. 1. Call 532-9134. ■ Feb. 11, 4 to 6 p.m., Monthly Free Community Meal, Trinity United Church of Christ. On the menu is goulash, salad and bread, dessert and beverage. Free will donations appreciated. ■ Feb. 11, 6:30 p.m., Sweetheart Dinner, St. Joseph’s Church in Gowanda. Open to all couples who are dating, engaged or married. Begins with hors d’oeuvres and drinks before dinner at 7 p.m. followed by live entertainment by Richie and Debbie Dewald. Cost $55 per couple, includes dinner. Call 532-5100 to reserve spot by Feb. 5. ■ Feb. 11, 7 p.m. Blood, Sweat and Tears featuring Bo Bice, Seneca Allegany Events Center, $15. ■ Feb. 16, 5 p.m. Chili Cook Off, Gowanda High School Cafeteria. Sponsored by Gowanda Panther Cheerleaders. Entry fee, $10; sample and judging, $5; cup of chili with cornbread, $3. Trophy for best chili will be awarded at halftime of boys basketball game. Call 598-0917.

Collins 50 Plus Seniors

Activities for the week of Feb. 5 to 11 include: Monday ■ Exercises with Pat — 9 a.m., Painter Center gym. (free) Tuesday ■ cti e senior aero ics ith i 9 a.m., Painter Center gym. (fee for this class) Wednesday ■ Exercises 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) ■ enior o lin , Lanes in Gowanda. Thursday ■ Yoga with Suzie, 9 a.m., Painter Center gym.

Friday Exercises with Pat, 9 a.m., Painter Center gym. (free) ■ Potluck Lunch, noon, Painter Center Yellow Room. Free. Bring dish to pass. Everyone welcome. Nancy Reid will be featured speaker. ■

The Country Flowers craft class with Carolyn will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, arch at the ainter enter in Collins. Carolyn will be teaching participants how to make a wallhanging of painting and glue work. All materials are included for $12. For more information call 532-2006 ext. 21 and leave a message.

Collins Public Library COLLINS — Upcoming events taking place at the Collins Public Library: ■ Feb. 6, 6 p.m., Craft Club for ages 4-12. Registration required. ■ Feb. 9, 3:30 p.m., Teen Game Night. Learn what new technology is coming to the library or just show up to play games with friends. Pizza may be ordered at 4:30 based on how many attend. ■ Feb. 13, 4 to 7 p.m., Book a Tech Trainer. Three 45-minute sessions one-on-one with a tech trainer. Call the library to see what topics are being offered and sign up. ■ Feb. 16, 6 p.m., Family Movie Night. “The Secret Life of Pets.” ■ Toddler Time — the next fourweek session begins Feb. 17 and continues through March 10. Pictures books, rh es, fin er la s, usic, sensor play, simple crafts and snacks. Ages 18 months to three years old. Register your toddler at the Collins Library in person or by phone. ■ 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.

THE GOWANDA PRESS

February 3-9, 2017

Hochul meets with Senecas

Shaping up nicely

Press photo by Kellen M. Quigley

A groomer shapes the track earlier this week outside of the Seneca Allegany Resort and Casino in Salamanca in preparation for this weekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series visit. The national snowmobile racing series will be featured on Friday and Saturday evening. Press photo by Rick Miller

Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul (third from left) met with Seneca Nation officials after her State of the State Address in Gowanda on Thursday, Jan. 26, including (from left) Councilor Rick Jemison, Treasurer Maurice John and President Todd Gates.

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THE GOWANDA PRESS

February 3-9, 2017