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First-hand experience Gowanda ’14 grad interning in Sen. Young’s office in Albany

By Rich Place

Managing Editor Press photo by Rich Place

David Smith (center) takes the oath of office for mayor of Gowanda from Judge Mark Schindler during the village’s reorganizational meeting on Tuesday night.

Smith assumes the office from Heather McKeever, who did not seek reelection after serving in the position since 2012. Holding the Bible for Smith was his wife, Jill.

Smith takes oath as new mayor Village board hears presentation on proposed budget

By Rich Place

Managing Editor

GOWANDA — New mayor David Smith led his first village board meeting on Tuesday after the board, along with village officials and a handful of residents, heard a presentation on the 201718 village budget.

Smith, along with re-elected trustees Carol Sheibley and Paul Zimmerman, took their oaths of office at the reorganizational meeting that followed the budget hearing.

Smith thanked voters for the opportunity to serve in the leaderSee Village, Page 23

ALBANY — On a typical weekday, Kelsey Delpriore finds herself driving into downtown Albany, sitting down at her desk and writing letters to residents of the state’s 57th Senate District and reading news clippings about her district and its senator, Catharine M. Young.

Sometimes the days might even include attending sessions of the Senate or committee meetings.

No, Delpriore isn’t a politician — at least not yet. She’s a 2014 graduate of Gowanda Central School and currently a SUNY Brockport junior who took a semester off schooling to intern for Young’s office in Albany.

“It’s not like school work where I am in a classroom and I’m doing work because the professor told me and I have to prove to them what I know,” said Delpriore. “Everything here is real. It affects real people, real ideas, real legislation. It’s really inspiring to be at the front lines of that — real change, real things that are happening.”

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Kelsey Delpriore, a Gowanda Central School graduate and daughter of school board vice president Peter Delpriore, is participating in an internship with state Sen. Catharine M. Young’s office in Albany.

As daughter of Peter Delpriore, vice president of the Gowanda Board of Education, Kelsey Delpriore met with Young, R-Olean, during the Christmas in Gowanda event. The program she inquired about typically gives See Albany, Page 22

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Spirit of Gowanda ticket deadline is April 10 GOWANDA — The deadline is April 10 for the Spirit of Gowanda hors d'oeuvres reception, scheduled to take place at 6 p.m. April 22 at the Gowanda Historic Hollywood Theater.

The event will honor Valley Pharmacy & Medical Supplies, Ann Martindale and Jack VanWey. Biographies on the award winners will be printed in the April 14 edition of The Gowanda Press.

Tickets are $30 and available by emailing the Chamber at gowandachamber@yahoo.com or at the following businesses: Auto Wrench Connection, Brenda at Community Bank, I'll Drink To That! Promotions and J & J Outfitters.

The next monthly Chamber board meeting is at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 12 at 15 South Water St.

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Cub Scouts in Pack 276 recently held their annual Pinewood Derby races at the American Legion in Gowanda.

Scouts raced wooden cars they built down an aluminum track until there was a first, second, and third place winner overall. Standing with their trophies are (from left) Tiger Cub Weston Foley, third place; Tiger Cub Bently Turner, first place; and Bear Scout Zachary Wright, second place.

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Plenty of awards at Dayton Vol. Fire Co. Several members honored for their years of service

By Deb Everts Press Reporter

DAYTON — The Dayton Volunteer Fire Company held its annual Installation Banquet April 1 at the fire hall. The event honored distinguished firefighters, officers and support personnel for their service in 2016.

Distinguished guests included Randy Holcomb and Lisa Vanstrom, constituent specialists for Senator Catharine Young’s 57th senatorial district in Jamestown, and Paula Stockman, chairman of the Cattaraugus County Legislature.

Rich Ulmer Jr., 1st assistant and chaplain, introduced District 1 Fire Coordinator Ed Wilkey and fire chiefs from South Dayton, Gowanda, Perrysburg and the Cattaraugus Territory.

Wilkey, of South Dayton, thanked the Cattaraugus County Legislature for making it possible for the district’s fire companies to replace their fire radios that are old and parts are no longer available. The county is providing $1.2 million and each of the fire companies has to come up with the other 5 percent, which totals about $93,000. The district encompasses the areas of Conewango, Leon, South Dayton, Dayton, Perrysburg, Gowanda and Versailles.

On behalf of Senator Young who was unable to attend, constituent specialists Holcomb and Vanstrom presented proclamations and certificates honoring a number of members for their dedication and service in the Dayton Volunteer Fire Company.

Robert Pine was honored for 60 years of service in the department. Barb Dole and Donald Steward were both honored for 55 years of service.

Other members receiving proclamations for their

Ladies’ Auxiliary Officers for 2017 (seated, from left): Magen Doreman, Dee Smith, Sue Ashby. (standing, from left): Lori Gabel, Annette Friedman, Barb Dole. Absent: Pat Higley, president.

Press photos by Deb Everts

Executive and Line Officers for 2017 (seated, from left): Dave Ranke, Norma Pine. (standing, from left): Mario Petruno, Robert Pine, Rich Ulmer Jr. Absent: Robert Gilray, chief.

years of service were Robert Hintz, 48 years; James Hejza, 44 years; Dave Ranke, 42 years; Annette Friedman, 40 years; Henry Friedman, 39 years; Douglas Pine, 38 years; Dee Smith, 36 years; Donald Taber, 34 years; Richard Ulmer Jr., 33 years; Mark Huffman, 28 years; Steve Hejza, 27 years; William Klepfer, 26 years; Robert Steward, 25 years; James Fralick, 25 years; Mario Petruno, 23 years; Robert Gilray, 20 years; and Sue Ashby, 20 years.

Receiving Certificates of Recognition for their service were Pat Higley, 13 years; Douglas Felt, 9 years; Peter Huber, 9 years; Norma Pine, 8 years; Ian Kickbush, 8 years; Stephen Crisanti, 6 years; Paul Ranke, 6 years; Shawn Pine, 6 years; Teresa Bromley, 6 years; and Josh Dixon, 4 years.

The three Top Responders for 2016 were Norma Pine, 78 calls; Robert Pine, 64 calls; and Dave Ranke, 48 calls.

Stephen Crisanti Jr. is the newest member of the fire company. Norma Robert Pine (left) was honored for 60 years of service in the Dayton Volunteer Fire Pine said he has helped the auxiliary Company. Barb Dole (center) and Donald Steward were both honored for 55 years for three years with the chicken barbeof service in the fire company.

cue and he now that he is old enough, he has joined the fire company.

The 2017 Executive Officers are Norma Pine, president; Robert Pine, secretary; and David Ranke, treasurer.

Line officers for 2017 are Robert Gilray, fire chief; Rich Ulmer Jr., 1st assistant and chaplain; Mario Petruno, 2nd assistant; David Ranke, safety officer; Norma Pine, fire police captain.

Ladies’ Auxiliary Officers for 2017 are Pat Higley, president; Dee Smith, vice president; Sue Ashby, secretary; Annette Friedman, treasurer; Lorie Gabel, ladies’ fire chief; and Barb Dole, chaplain.

In observation of the 10th anniversary of the building, Dee Smith presented a collage of photos on its construction taken 10 years ago by Henry Friedman.

The collage is now hanging on the wall of the fire hall for all to see.

“Henry Friedman, we would like to thank you so much for thinking about doing that,” she said. “It’s been a great stroll down memory lane.”

At the end of the banquet, the Ladies’ Auxiliary presented the firefighters with a large toolbox for the new fire truck they will be getting by December.

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North Collins Volunteer Fire Co. The North Collins Volunteer Fire Company held its annual installation of officers on Saturday, March 25.

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Firematic Officers: (from left) 2nd Assistant Chief Keith Ayers; 1st Assistant Chief Dave Wilczynski; Chief Jim Miller; Captains: Aron Ayers, Brandon Wilczynski, Jim Mallaber; and Fire Police Captain Paul Lawton.

Member of the Year Jeff Fisher (right) with Vice President Brandon Wilczynski.

(From left) 2nd Assistant Chief Keith Ayers, Chief Jim Miller, Firefighter of the Year Rich Zmuda, and 1st Assistant Chief Dave Wilczynski.

Executive Officers: (from left) Secretary Marcy Kornowicz, Chaplain Paul Lawton, President Stanley Gretka, Vice President Brandon Wilczynski, Treasurer Allen Kornowicz Jr. and Erie County & Western Delegate Rich Zmuda.

Board of Directors (from left): AJ Renaldo, Brandon Wilczynski, Brent Miller and Stanley Gretka.

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Gowanda resident named director at Bertrand Chaffee Hospital SPRINGVILLE – Bertrand Chaffee Hospital has announced that Jennifer Siragusa, RN of Gowanda, has been named director of patient care services. She takes over the role from Darlene Schrantz, RN, who retired at the end of March after spending more than four decades with the hospital as a nurse, manager and administrator.

Siragusa will manage the clinical aspects of patient care throughout the hospital facility. As part of the leadership team, she supervises managers and nursing staff across many departments, including the emergency department, Primary Care Center, Heart Center, Surgical Center and acute care.

Jennifer Siragusa

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Winners of the chili and soup cook-off at St. John’s Church in Cattaraugus included (front row, from left) Cody Harvey, Nick Rhinehart, Edna Booth (back row, from left) Walter Gunther, Trisha Ehman and Ed Erhart.

St. John’s in Cattaraugus names cook-off winners CATTARAUGUS — St. John’s Church has announced the winners of its chili and soup cook-off held Sunday, March 19.

Winners in the chili category in first, second and third place, respectively, included Walter Gunther with Beef, Beer, and Sweet Potato; Ed Erhart with "They Told Me I Had To Make Chili!" and Hot and Spicy by Cody Harvey.

Receiving the top three votes in the soup category were Nick Rhinehart with Buffalo Chicken Wing; Trisha Ehman with Loaded Baked Potato; and Edna Booth with Corn Chowder.

The money raised will benefit the many programs of the Cattaraugus Library and the Saving Grace Outreach Ministries. Competitors ranged in age from 15 years old to 93 years young.

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COMMENTARY

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Why the ECMC ‘credit scheme’ has Legislators concerned I have heard from several residents who have asked why the new emergency room for ECMC has become such a point of contention. I want to explain to you my views on the issue and why the current approach is a bad deal.

ECMC has stated it has outgrown its emergency room and needs John to renovate to best serve the community.

I support ECMC, especially its Level I trauma center and its skilled staff. Initially, ECMC and the County Executive formulated a plan to borrow the $100+ million through Erie County. That plan was defeated thanks to Legislators who recognized this wasn’t a good deal. It was the most expensive option and put the county’s finances at risk. During that vote we stated that ECMC would be best served working with the Erie County Fiscal Stability Authority (ECFSA), and that proved to be true as the ECFSA has a better bond rating and therefore it’s cheaper to borrow through them. In order for the ECFSA to borrow, the Legislature must approve a Declaration of Need. This is where we get to the root of the contention.

Myself and four of my colleagues voted against the Declaration of Need as submitted because as part of the “deal,”

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ECMC must give millions of dollars to Erie County.

Why you might ask?

That is my question as well.

They should not, in my opinion. ECMC should borrow for its new ER, and benefit from any savings realized by borrowing through the ECFSA. Erie County Mills should not be ripping away millions of dollars.

Unfortunately attempts to amend the Dec of Need to make sure the hospital received all the money were defeated.

There is still another step in the process before the ECFSA can go to market, and during that vote on the actual borrowing plan I encourage all my colleagues in the Legislature to think about what they are doing. It just so happens that ECMC needs to upgrade its ER at this time, but that doesn’t make this an opportunity for the county to take millions of dollars as part of the project to plug our budget. I will only support a borrowing plan that does not include the credit scheme. The County Executive and Legislators who have advocated for the credit scheme are hurting ECMC, which does amazing work in the most severe situations.

The Buffalo News has written three editorials on this and every time stated

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that all the savings should go to ECMC. When residents understand this complex issue they agree that Erie County’s attempt to rip away millions of dollars, and use the one-time revenue source to pay for recurring expenses is a bad deal for everyone. It will cause a very large budget hole for Erie County when the credits run out.

In another matter, last week we lost seven residents from suspected heroin overdoses in 24 hours. As many news sources reported, the epidemic is not getting better. If you need assistance, please

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Way of the Cross walk scheduled for Good Friday GOWANDA — A treasured community religious practice will return as the Gowanda Ministerial Association recreates the Way of the Cross in Gowanda beginning at noon on Good Friday, April 14.

Participants in the procession will make 14 stops along a predetermined flat walking route in downtown Gowanda. At each stop, the processionals will pause to meditate on the events in Christ’s path to Calvary, where he was crucified and died, according to Christian tradition. The 14 stations will feature scripture readings recalling the events of the crucifixion and lessons or meditations presented by members of local clergy, as well as opportunities for communal prayer and song.

Starting in the early ‘60s, Gowanda clergy presented a unified Christian community Good Friday service in the Hollywood Theater. In support of this effort, many Gowanda businesses and professional offices closed between noon at 2 p.m.

This practice lasted into the 1980s.

Three years ago, after a long hiatus, the ministerial group committed to reinstitute the Good Friday service in a new format. Using the “living station” approach, believers and nonbelievers are invited to experience and “witness” the events central to Christian theology by walking the Way of the Cross.

The approximately 1.5-mile route for the stations begins with assembly at noon in the parking lot of St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, 71 E. Main St., and continues with 14 stops including Trinity United Church of Christ, Immanuel Lutheran Church, United Methodist Church of Gowanda, Gowanda Free Methodist Church, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church and ending at the First Presbyterian Church.

The Way of the Cross — also known as the Stations of the Cross or the Way of Sorrows — constitutes an ancient practice traceable to the early Christian church in the fourth century. At that

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Wally Samick leads the procession of commemorators during the Gowanda Ministerial Associations Way of the Cross remembrance on Good Friday in 2015. The approximately 1.5-mile route in downtown Gowanda will feature the traditional 14 stations in Christ’s way to Calvary and his crucifixion.

The program starts at noon on Good Friday, April 14.

time, Christians began to make pilgrimages to the Holy Land — present day Israel and the Palestinian Territory — to visit the places Jesus walked during his life. One of the most popular devotions was to walk the route — the Via Dolorosa — that Jesus struggled along as he carried his cross through the streets of Jerusalem.

Following the crusades, soldiers returning from the Holy Land began to create replicas at home of the places that Jesus passed on the way to his death.

The number of these “stations,” as they began to be called by Christians, varied

from between seven and 30 such replicas. Since 1731, however, a standard of 14 has been recognized by most Christian congregations to commemorate Christ’s passion and death. Sometimes a 15th station is added to the Way of the Cross to represent the Resurrection.

The Gowanda Ministerial Association includes 14 area churches including the Gowanda Assembly of God, the New Hope Baptist Church, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, the Gowanda Free Methodist, the Collins Friends Church, See Cross, Page 21

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Alberta ‘Bo’ Agle Gebhart SPRING HILL, Fla. — Alberta “Bo” Agle Gebhardt, 97, passed away Thursday (March 23, 2017) at Mariner Palms Assisted Living Facility.

Alberta was born on May 1, 1919 in Eden, N.Y. to Albert and Lydia Agle.

She grew up with six siblings and spent her childhood on the family farm in Collins Center, N.Y. She graduated from Collins Center High School.

She owned and operated her own beauty shop in Gowanda, N.Y. from 1942 until 1949, at which time she became a stayat-home mother. She was very active in Immanuel Lutheran Church as a Sunday School teacher and member of the Ladies’ Aid. She was also an officer in the American Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary, and was the last surviving member of her Gowanda, N.Y. card club.

She married the late Vilas Gebhardt on May 21, 1943 and resided in Gowanda until moving to Florida in 1976.

She was an avid reader, excellent bridge player, baker, faithful church member and especially enjoyed spending time with her family. Alberta was incredibly proud of her family.

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She was the proud mother of Lynda (Chuck) Ehrman and the late Jane (Thomas) Comer. Both girls moved to Florida after graduation from college where they taught in Pasco County Schools until their retirement. While Vilas was alive, they loved spending summers at their cottage on Mud Lake in Western New York.

She is survived by her daughter, Lynda (Chuck) Ehrman; three grandchildren, Brett (Missy), Heather, Julia (Matt); and by nine great-grandchildren; Elyse, Kayne and Anya, Jonah, Joziah, Tabithah, Mariah and Micah, and Liam; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Alberta was predeceased by her six siblings, Herbert, Adeline, Martha, Lovina, Ida and Frederick; and a daughter, Jane (Thomas) Cormer.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday (April 7, 2017) at St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 1070 N. Suncoast Blvd., Crystal River.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that any donations be given to the St. Timothy building fund.

Wilder Funeral Home of Homosassa is handling the arrangements.

Slovenian Club to host annual Indoor Yard Sale April 15 GOWANDA — The Slovenian Club of Gowanda, located at 36 Palmer St., will host its annual Indoor Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 15.

A large number of vendors are expected to display a variety of bargains and treasures including antiques, jewelry, candy, crafts, household items and collectables. Lunch will be available as well as bake sale items and a basket raffle.

Vendors interested in reserving a table can call 532-2915. Those who have any saleable items they wish to donate can drop them off at the club or call to make arrangements for pickup.

Dorothy Ann Frentz

GOWANDA — Dorothy Ann (Bromley) Frentz, 64, passed away Wednesday (March 29, 2017).

Dorothy was born July 26, 1952 at Tri-County Hospital in Gowanda, the daughter of the late Burdette and Genevieve Bromley.

She is survived by her husband, James A. Frentz; and three sons, Todd (Tara) Frentz, James J. Frentz and Bret Frentz. She is the grandmother of Dyllan Barber, Hunter Barber, Lucas Barber, Clayton Frentz, Caleb Frentz and Carter Frentz.

Dorothy was retired from Cattarau-

gus-Little Valley Central School, where she worked in the bus driving unit for 22 years. She was the secretary of the Cattaraugus County Agricultural Society, Napoli United Methodist Church and Cattaraugus Little Valley Bus Driver’s Unit. Dorothy was also member of the Napoli United Methodist Church.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday (April 15, 2017) at the Napoli United Methodist Church.

Any memorials, may be forwarded to Hospice or Napoli United Methodist Church.

Floyd M. Lucas Jr. EAST OTTO — Floyd M. Lucas Jr., 80, of East Otto, passed away Saturday (March 15, 2017).

He worked at Donner Hanna Coke Co. and for many years was a member of the East Otto Fire Department and the United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his loving wife, Joyce; two sons, Robert (Judy) and David (Barbara) Lucas; a daughter, Virginia (Peter Hoffman) Lucas; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He is also survived by three brothers, Roger (Linda), Raymond (Denise) and Mark Lucas; two sisters, June Marie Bork and Paulette Sharkey; a sister-in-law, Georgette Lucas; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by five brothers, John, David, William, Dennis and Bryan Lucas; a sister, Raymah Lucas; and a great-grandson, Odin Marshall Lucas.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday (April 8, 2017) from Mentley Funeral Home, 105 East Main St., Gowanda.

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Christopher C. Gerwitz ALBANY — Christopher C. Gerwitz, 60, of Albany, formerly of West Valley, lost his year-long battle with kidney cancer on Saturday (April 1, 2017), and passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family.

Chris was a loving and dedicated husband, father, son, brother, uncle and a friend to many.

He was born on March 8, 1957, in Buffalo. He was a 1977 graduate of the State University of New York Agricultural and Technical College at Alfred and a 1975 graduate of West Valley Central School.

Chris was an active leader in the West Valley community serving as town of Ashford councilman and supervisor for 20 years, Boy Scout leader and Scoutmaster, and trustee at St. John the Baptist Church.

Chris thoroughly enjoyed making music on his banjo with many talented musician friends from across the Western New York area. He also enjoyed building and flying remote-controlled airplanes and refurbishing a 1969 Corvette.

Chris worked for many years at the West Valley Demonstration Project. In recent years, he ran his own drafting and design business, Concepts and Construction, from his previous residence in West Valley.

Chris was predeceased by his father, Charles J. Gerwitz of Machias.

He is survived by his mother, Agnes Gerwitz of Machias; his wife of 31 years, Colleen Hebdon Gerwitz of Albany; three children, Mallorie

Gerwitz of Albany, Brenna Gerwitz and her fiancée, Hans Julianus of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and Colin Gerwitz and his wife Haley (Anderson) Gerwitz of Albany; five siblings, Michael (Kim) Gerwitz of West Valley, Linda (Tim) Lund, Barbara Gerwitz, Joseph Gerwitz and JoAnn (Bryan) Bailey, all of Machias; two brothers-in-law, James (Heather) Hebdon and William Hebdon, both of Little Valley; as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. David Shaffer and the staff at New York Oncology and Hematology (NYOH), as well as Dr. Mauricio Monrroy of the Albany Medical Center Physicians Group for the life-lengthening and compassionate care provided to Chris and for the supportive communication throughout his illness.

The family would also like to thank the staff at The Community Hospice.

Visitation was held Tuesday (April 4, 2017) in Smith-Weismantel Funeral Home, 271 E. Main St., Springville.

Relatives and friends were invited to a Mass of Christian Burial aWednesday (April 5, 2017) at St. John the Baptist Church, Depot Street, West Valley.

The family asks donations be considered in Chris’s memory to NYOH Community Cancer Foundation, 449 Route 146 Suite 101, Clifton Park, N.Y. 12065; or to a local hospice in your community.

Online condolences may be offered at www. smithweismantelfuneralhome. com.

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POLICE REPORTS n HAMBURG — Jordan Hernandez, 24, of Buffalo was charged March 29 with unlawful possession of marijuana, uninspected and unregistered vehicle and cited for a cell phone violation following a traffic stop on Herman Hill Road. Hernandez was released to appear in court at a later date. n GOWANDA — Jessica Metzler, 24, of Silver Creek, was arrested March 31 on an outstanding vehicle and traffic warrant.

Metzler was transported to Erie County Holding Center pending a court appearance.

n IRVING — Jonathan Owczarek, 47, of Angola, was charged April 1 with driving while intoxicated and other unspecified vehicle and traffic offenses following a traffic stop on Route 438 after deputies responded to a traffic complaint. Owczarek exhibited signs of intoxication, failed roadside sobriety tests and consented to a breath test that resulted in a .17 percent blood alcohol content. Owczarek was released to a third party to appear in court at a later date.

NEW YORK STATE POLICE n EAST OTTO — There were no charges filed or injuries in a two-car accident at 4:06 p.m.

March 27 on the East OttoSpringville Road at Hammond Hill Road. Troopers say the driver of one vehicle was Robert P. Steinbar, 66, of East Otto, and the driver of the second car was an unnamed 18-year-old male. n COLLINS — Nicholas R. Frank, 25, of Rochester, was charged at 12:05 p.m. March 30 for possession of marijuana. Troopers conducted a traffic stop on Route 62 for an expired inspection sticker. During an interview of the operator, troopers said they detected the odor

of marijuana. A vehicle search produced approximately 1.63 grams of marijuana and a glass smoking device with burnt marijuana residue. Frank was issued an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in court at 6 p.m. April 12. n DELEVAN — No injuries resulted from a one-vehicle accident at 6:26 p.m. March 31 on Mill Street. The driver was identified as Dwayne L. Perrington, 49, of Delevan. n YORKSHIRE — One injury was reported in a one-vehicle crash on Church Street at 11:52 a.m. April 1. The driver was identified as Dustin M. Gangler, 24, of Delevan.

CATTARAUGUS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE n DAYTON — Donald R. Paulson, 25, of Greenhurst, was charged at 6:31 p.m.

March 23 with driving while intoxicated, driving while intoxicated with a blood alcohol content of .08 percent or more, and failure to keep right after his vehicle went off the roadway on Route 62. He was processed and released on tickets, and is due back in Dayton Town Court at a later date. n COLDSPRING — Brandee S. Johnson, 24, of Coldspring, was arrested at 9:30 a.m. March 24 at her home on a violation of probation warrant out of the City of Olean. Johnson was transported to Olean City Court for arraignment

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and remanded to Cattaraugus County Jail in lieu of $1,000 bail. Johnson is set to return to court at a later date for further processing. n DELEVAN — Ernest Floyd, 60, of Delevan, was charged at 5:15 a.m. March 28 with second-degree assault after the investigation of an alleged domestic incident. Floyd was released and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date. n LITTLE VALLEY — Brandon D. Orth, 31, of Cattaraugus, was arrested at 9:55 a.m. March 29 on a violation of probation warrant. He was taken to the Cattaraugus County Jail where he was held pending arraignment.

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Butler sworn in as Catt Co. undersheriff LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County Sheriff Timothy Whitcomb announced that former Capt. Eric Butler has been promoted to the office of undersheriff.

Butler, a 20-year law enforcement veteran, was sworn into the post last week by Judge Ronald Ploetz.

“It is an honor and privilege for me to have Eric Butler accept my offer to him, to accept the position of undersheriff at the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office,” Whitcomb said. “I have known Eric my entire law enforcement career and can think of no one that I am more proud of, or confident in, to help me administer the office of the sheriff, and serve the constituents of Cattaraugus County.”

Butler has served 17 years with the Sheriff’s Office, having served three He was joined at the ceremony by his years before that with the Salamanca wife, Marylyn.

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Collins Library seeks trustees COLLINS — The Collins Library seeks library users and other interested persons to service on its Board of Trustees.

The board is an advisory group to the library director that meets a scheduled four times annually, plus any special meetings called by the director if necessary.

Interested residents can send a letter of intent, including some of their experience, to Director Abbie Barten, 2341 Main St., Collins, NY 14034.

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Former Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Eric Butler (center) recently took the oath of office for undersheriff from Judge Ronald Ploetz.

Butler was joined at the ceremony by his wife, Marylyn.

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COLLINS CENTER SENIORS NEWS COLLINS — The Collins Center Seniors will meet April 24 at the Gowanda American Legion with a potluck lunch at noon followed by a short meeting.

Passengers for the trip to Savanah, Charleston and Myrtle Beach, which is scheduled to take place May 5 to 12, are invited to the meeting as final information for the trip will be available. Those unable to attend are asked to contact Irene or Bridget.

But before that meeting, the seniors will travel to the Seneca Niagara Casino on April 18 for a performance

by The Crystals. The motorcoach will depart from the parking lot behind the stores on Main Street in Gowanda at 9 a.m.

Other trips are also being planned by the Collins Center Seniors, including:

n June 6 — Seats are available for “America’s Sweethearts” at the National Warplane Museum in Geneseo.

Guests will celebrate history through harmony and the Greatest Generation with a USO show and a buffet luncheon.

The first stop will be at Russell Salvatore’s Patriots and Heroes Park before witnessing America’s Sweethearts present the music of the ‘30s and ‘40s. This is the first time tickets have been secured by the group in the last four years. n June 21 — Seats are available for “Sex Please, We’re Sixty” at the Station Dinner in Erie, Pa. The “Golden Girls” style comedy will include a family style lunch. A stop on the way home will include Connie’s Ice Cream and Southshore Winery. n July 19 — “Summertime Fun-

time” begins when the group meets the guide for a visit to Lake Shore Railway Museum in North East, Pa. before traveling to Peek N Peek in Clymer for lunch. Other stops include the Reed Mansion, the Candle Co. at Findley Lake and Reverie Creamery. n Sept. 12-14 — Ohio Amish Country and more. The tour includes Amish country, Cleveland’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame, the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Air Maps Museum, Classic Car Museum, Berlin Shopping, Warthers Carvings in Dover, McKinley Presidential Library and Museum, Fannie May and Harry

Lundon Chocolates and more. n Dec. 4 — “Elvis, Christmas, Country” show at Salvatore’s Italian Gardens. Sit down lunch and an afternoon with Elvis. The day will include a stop at Woyshner’s Christmas Shoppe. Sign up sheets will be available at a future meeting.

For more information on any of these trips, visit www.knowhowtours. com/collinscenter or contact Irene Pfeifer at 532-4268 or Bridget Farner at 532-9586. Make checks payable to Collins Center Seniors, 13851 Quaker St., Collins, NY 14034.

Hollywood Theater to host chamber music on April 11 GOWANDA — The Historic Hollywood Theater in Gowanda will host Meta Trio in an evening of chamber music at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 11.

The performance will include the works of Johann Joachim Quantz, Jean-Baptiste Singelee, Johannes Brahms and Astor Piazzolla. The Meta Trio performs on vintage Buescher Saxophones built in the United States to the acoustic specification of their inventor, Adolphe Sax. The trio is comprised of Michael Hernandez playing the soprano saxophone, Jacob Swanson playing the baritone Saxophone and pianist James Welch. All three members have done extensive touring throughout Europe and North America.

Hernandez currently serves on the faculty of San Jose State University and is a D’Addario Performing Artist. Swanson is a Vandoren Regional artist and the Gowanda Central School’s high school band director. Welch serves on the faculty at SUNY Fredonia and was a second prize winner of the 2007 Bradshaw and Bouno International Piano Competition.

Tickets are $6 and can be purchased at the door.

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Kathy Schwedt (left), board member of United Torch Fund of Gowanda, presents a check for $1000 to Angie Mardino Miller for her work at the Dayton Food Pantry and Masters' Plan Cafe in Dayton.

In addition to distributions days, the Dayton Food Pantry regularly hosts a food truck that stops at Dayton. Patrons of any food pantry may receive fresh food from the food truck. United Torch Fund of Gowanda thanks all Gowanda residents who gave to the Torch Fund drive in 2016 as they enabled the Torch Fund to support 12 local charitable organizations.

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Epilepsy Awareness at Gowanda Elementary School

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On March 29, the Gowanda Elementary School flooded the hallways with its staff wearing purple for Epilepsy Awareness. This was to bring awareness to Epilepsy and hope for a cure one day. Epilepsy can start at any age, but 50 percent of all cases occur before the age of 10. About 300,000 American children under the age of 14 have epilepsy, with about 45,000 new cases diagnosed each year.

This year the teachers at GES donated over $200 towards a very special place called Camp EAGR. This is a camp for children and their siblings that have Epilepsy.

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Taste of the Southtowns to benefit Gooseneck Hill SPRINGVILLE — The annual Taste of the Southtowns event is coming to Springville on 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 23 at St. Aloysius Hall, 190 Franklin St., to support the work of Gooseneck Hill Waterfowl Sanctuary.

Admission is free with the purchase of food tickets or Chinese Auction tickets.

Gooseneck Hill, located at 5067 Townline Road in Delevan, is a nonprofit organization. This bird-lovers sanctuary boasts the two largest covered aviaries in the world with over 78 species of birds, more than 700 endangered and protected ducks, geese and swans, koi fish, and a gift shop. The sanctuary is open on Sundays in July and August from 2 to 5 p.m. and also for group tours by appointment by calling 942-6835.

Come and enjoy some of the best restaurants in the area including: Chanderson’s (Yorkshire), Colden Market & Café (Colden), Colden Mill Restaurant

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(Colden), Fiesta Bamba (Springville & Chaffee), Mary’s Fireside Inn (E.Concord), Springville Country Club (Springville).

Food ranges in price from $1 to $5 per sample, and includes foods like calamari, pulled pork, maple salmon, chimichangas, beef on weck, prime rib corn dogs and many dessert options.

Organizers are also touting the biggest Chinese Auction in Western New York.

There will be 50 baskets and a silent auction.

As for bands, “Wagner & Winston” will be on stage, then “The Rustic Ramblers” will be on stage with Gene Hilts on steel guitar.

Dining tables will be set up inside the hall. Eric Davis, LMT, will also give $1-per-minute massages and donating the money back to the event.

Photo courtesy Gowanda Central School District For information email rosebird@fronIt was quite a sight to behold at Gowanda Central School on Friday, March 31 during the G-Town tiernet.net, call 942-6835 or go to www.

Showdown. Both students and staff participated in various performances, including a lip sync battle. gooseneckhillwaterfowlfarm.com

TIPS training to be held April 27 in Springville SPRINGVILLE — The Springville Regional Services Coalition and the Springville Area Chamber of Commerce will coordinate a TIPS Training with a member of the Erie County Sheriff’s Department at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 27.

TIPS — or “Training for Intervention Procedures” — is a skills-based training program designed to prevent intoxication, underage drinking and drunk driving. Individuals who work in restaurants, bars or retail stores where alcohol is sold, or who volunteer at events where alcohol is available, are encouraged to attend.

Participants must register by April 24 for this free training by emailing kkane@ bch-jbr.org or calling 592-2871 x. 1485.

To be certified and to receive a certificate of completion, there is an $18.50 fee payable at the event. This includes a book, test and fee for a three-year certification.

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looking to stay in contention

By Sam Wilson Sports Reporter

A captain since his sophomore year, Matt Kruszka is used to the pressure of expectations on a baseball field.

But now more than ever, he's expected to lead the Gowanda varsity baseball team as a senior during what coach Tim Smith calls a “transition year” after the loss of five 2016 graduates.

The sixth-year senior shortstop/pitcher returns as not just the team’s most experienced player, but an All-Western New York and sixth team Class B all-state selection at infield. But it’s not the big hits, spectacular plays of key strikeouts that make Kruszka a leader for Smith’s club.

“I'm talking more about — like obviously it shows out on the field — but little things like we're putting equipment away and taking care of the field after,” Smith said. “He's always the first one there doing all that kind of stuff and hopefully leads by example when some of the other kids don't want to do that kind of stuff and they see him doing it and it's not like he's a prima donna. He's one of the best players in Western New York and he's still doing that stuff because he just loves baseball and that's the stuff that he wants to do.”

Kruszka hit a home run in his first at-bat of the Panthers’ season opener at Orchard Park Monday, but Gowanda (0-1) fell 20-5.

Last year, Gowanda went 17-5, falling in the Section 6 Class B-2 semifinals to Fredonia, 2-0. The Panthers finished as the No. 4 small school in Western New York.

Gowanda lists nine seniors including Kruszka, infielder/pitcher Matt Dodalak, outfielder/pitcher Jack Van Wey, third baseman Jacob Quiter, catcher/pitcher Brian Gernatt, second baseman David Poff, outfielders Connor Halftown, Laritz Predelli, John DeCarlo. The Panthers

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Last year’s Gowanda baseball team walks off field following one of its contests. The team started its 2017 season on Monday in Orchard Park but lost, 20-5.

have three juniors (Cayleb Davis and Andrew Kruszka, both infield/pitchers, and outfielder/first baseman Nate Brawdy.

Tanner Olson (IF/P), Zack Smith (OF), Matt Smuda (1B/P) and Justin Kohn (OF) round out the roster as sophomores.

The 13th year head coach, who is helped by 12th year assistant Brian Denea, said he likes to start a season with competition for starting jobs like this team has.

The expectations won't drop, either: he'd like to see this team in contention for its first sectional championship since 2008.

“When you have somebody with the talent level of like a Matt Kruszka,” Smith said, “you can certainly hope that other players on the team are going to rally around the success that he hopefully has, and they'll raise their level of play to that.

The goal is to be competing for a sectional championship at the end of the season.

That's not going to change no matter what kind of talent level we have.

“I see some of these teams over the last

few years make it to that level with one or two players that have taken them there.

We certainly have that one player, it's just a matter getting everybody else to rally around Matt and kind of join the party, if you will.”

So what do the less-experienced Panthers need to do as the season opens this week? Relax.

“They're pressing with some of the things that they're doing and for a lot of them it's just going to be a matter of just go out and play,” Smith said. “You're there for a reason, now just go out and play the game. Once they can hopefully let everything slow down a little bit for them out there, then they'll be alright because there's some talented kids there and it's just a matter of trusting what they're doing.”

The Panthers play in CCAA Div. 1 East, competing with defending champion Olean (Class A), and Class C schools Allegany-Limestone, Portville, Randolph

and Salamanca, the latter of which is fielding a team for the first time in three years after combining with CattaraugusLittle Valley the last two seasons. Smith knows beating Olean, which would provide more sectional seeding points, still won’t be easy.

“That's going to be a tall task,” Smith said. “They're tough. They've got a core of seniors right now that are very talented and I think their early playoff exit left a little bit of a bitter taste in some of their mouths but I've got to imagine that they're going to be a pretty hungry team.

That should be very good competition and I think some of the other schools have really raised their level too. I think Portville's going to be tough and I think Allegany's going to be tough. It should be a pretty competitive league this year.”

Gowanda Varsity Baseball March 31 Gowanda at Brocton, ppd.

April 3 Orchard Park 20, Gowanda 5 April 5 at Frontier 4 p.m.

April 10 Fredonia noon April 11 at Lew-Porter noon April 14 at North Collins 11 a.m.

April 17 North Collins 11 a.m.

April 21 All-Limestone 4:30 p.m April 24 at Randolph 4:30 p.m.

April 25 at Olmstead 4:30 p.m.

at Coca-Cola Field April 26 Olean 4:30 p.m.

April 28 Portville 4:30 p.m.

April 29 Lakeshore 7 p.m.

May 1 at Salamanca 4:30 p.m.

May 2 at All-Limestone 4:30 p.m.

May 5 Randolph (DH) 7 p.m.

May 8 at Olean 4:30 p.m.

at Coca-Cola Field May 10 at Portville 4:30 p.m.

May 12 Salamanca 4:30 p.m.

May 13 7 p.m.

May 15 Dunkirk 7 p.m.

May 16 at Eden 4 p.m.

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H1G: Men — Mike Howard 258 Women — Kathy Earle 212 H3G: Men — Mike Howard 698 Women — Kathy Earle 502 HT1G: K&L Lanes 824 HT3G: K&L Lanes 2292 High Scores — Men E. Howard 212 M. Weimer 209 S. Grimm 213-224, 629 M. Emke 210 M. Howard 257-258, 698 B. Brown 201 P. Schultz 236 B. Schultz 203 K. Purdy Jr. 223 M. Meyers 255-211-214, 680 High Scores — Women K. Earle 212 N. Earle 176 J. Purdy 186 Submitted photo

Danny Marrocco and Sarah Gernatt were awarded with the Jamie Krajewski Sportsmanship Award by the town of Collins. The award is named in memory of Jamie Krajewski, a prominent member at the recreation program who made a huge impact on all of the children that attended and staff that she worked with.

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Members of the Town of Collins Recreation program participated in a lip sync battle to end the 2016-17 winter season.

Collins Recreation program ends winter season COLLINS — The Town of Collins Recreation program’s winter session came to a close on Saturday, April 1.

The season was jam-packed with full-filled crafts, sports and activities.

The staff competed in their annual Lip Sync Battle, performing in front of the children and attendees voted for their favorite group. The Recreation also had the chance to go to the Black Light Sky

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Zone night and jump for two hours.

The attendees have had multiple movie nights that have also been very enjoyable.

The town of Collins awarded Danny Marrocco and Sara Gernatt with the Jamie Krajewski Sportsmanship Award.

The award is named in memory of Jamie Krajewski, a prominent member at the recreation program who made a huge

By Mark Benton

Sports Correspondent

The 15th annual Cattaraugus County Sports Hall of Fame banquet is set to welcome over 140 guests at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 8 at the Little Valley Legion. Besides this year's inductee Robert Jimerson, Sr.

impact on all of the children that attended and staff that she worked with.

The children were honored with their own plaques and nameplates on the award.

To stay up to date on the latest with the Town of Collins Recreation program, visit facebook.com/TownOfCollinsRecreation. The summer session will be opening in July.

from the Gowanda area, five previous local enshrined Hall of Fame members — Dave Robbins, Pete Palmer, Tim Bobsein, Mark Benton and Jack Gaylord, Jr. — will be in attendance. n The Gowanda Central School varsity See Report, Page 20

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H1G: Men — Ron Barlow Jr. 226 Women — Sue Barlow 179 Lynn Abbey 179 H3G: Men — Ron Barlow Jr. 585 Women — Sue Barlow 476 HT1G: Auto Wrench 862 HT3G: Wright Brothers 2412 High Scores — Men Keith Wells 204 Bill Friedman 204 Ron Barlow Jr. 226 Dennis Baker 202 High Scores — Women Sue Barlow 179 Lynn Abbey 179

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20 Gowanda Varsity Softball April 6 April 19 April 21 April 22 April 24 April 26 April 28 May 1 May 2 May 5 May 8 May 10 May 12

at Forestville 4:30 p.m.

All-Limestone 4:30 p.m. at SC Hae Jude Tournament at SC Hae Jude Tournament at Randolph 4:30 p.m.

Olean 6:30 p.m.

Portville 4:30 p.m. at Salamanca 4:30 p.m. at All-Limestone 4:30 p.m.

Randolph 4:30 p.m. at Olean 4:30 p.m. at Portville 4:30 p.m.

Salamanca 4:30 p.m.

Gowanda Varsity Boys Lacrosse March 29 Medina 19, Gowanda 8 March 31 at Silver Creek April 3 Eden 17, Gowanda 5 April 5 Wilson 5 p.m.

April 7 Salamanca 7 p.m.

April 19 at Akron 5 p.m.

April 24 at East Aurora 5 p.m.

April 26 Silver Creek 5 p.m.

April 28 Medina 7 p.m.

May 3 at Eden 5 p.m.

May 8 Lake Shore 7 p.m.

May 10 at Salamanca 5:30 p.m.

May 12 Akron 7 p.m.

May 15 At Wilson 5 p.m.

Gowanda Track & Field April 25 April 28 May 2 May 5

Falconer 4:30 p.m. at Dunkirk Invitat. 4:30 p.m.

Dunkirk 4:30 p.m. at Falconer Invitat. 4:30 p.m.

Golden Falcon Invitational

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at Southwestern 4:30 p.m. at Jamestown 4:30 p.m.

Joseph Paterniti Memorial Track and Field Classic

May 16 Fredonia May 22 at Olean

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The history of GCS girls track and field

By Mark Benton

Sports Correspondent

Although legislation was passed by the U.S. Congress in 1971 called Title IX that gave females the same right as males to fully participate in interscholastic sports, Gowanda Central School and other districts around the country were slow in implementing separate sports teams. In regards to the local track and field program at GCS, junior Debbie Loretto was the first girl to compete in the spring of 1972. However, she had to run on the all boys team since the Panthers did not yet field a squad for just girls.

That all changed in 1976 as the first ever girls track and field team was sponsored by the Gowanda Athletic Department. The coach was Ruth Bareham.

The Lady "thinclads" posted an overall record of 6-4 during the inaugural campaign. Jody Wilbur, a 1971 GCS graduate, took over as coach the following season. Charles Schroeder became the Report from Page 19 sity baseball team opened their 2017 season at home on April 3 against top ranked Orchard Park in a non-league game and lost by the score of 20-5.

After giving up three runs in the top of the first inning to the visiting Quakers, the Panthers responded with two runs of their own. Senior Matt Kruszka, now in his sixth year of playing varsity baseball at Gowanda, cracked a long solo home run in the first inning.

Orchard Park came back with four more runs in the top of the second and the rout was on. The Panthers start six seniors but were hit hard by graduation last June. Gowanda will begin league play in a few weeks and will defend their three-year reign as champions of the CCAA Eastern Division. n The Gowanda Central School boys and girls track and field teams are scheduled to officially open their 2017 season with a quadrangular meet at Holland on Tuesday, April 11 begin-

third coach in three years in the spring of 1978. And another GCS graduate Dennis Crouse became the fourth coach in four years as he took the reigns when the 1979 season commenced.

Crouse finally provided some stability to the program and coached the sport for seven consecutive years. His 1980 team posted a record of 8-1. Two years later, the Panthers went undefeated and won the CCIAC Division I crown. And with that, school records began to fall.

Junior Jennifer Johengen set the school record with a time of 13.54 in the 100-meter dash during the ‘82 championship season. Three years later, Amy Youngberg matched that time. Eighteen years later, the sprint record was tied once again by Nicole Dabolt in 2003.

All three remain on the record board today for that event.

Distance runner Emily Steves has the most school records with four followed

by Anne Palcic and Eva Hernandez with three. Both Palcic and Hernandez were members of the school's record setting 4x400 meter relay team in 1998. They

also placed first in the New York state small school championship meet in that same event.

One of the most impressive girls track and field school records belongs to Cheri Scanlan in the high jump. An allaround athlete, Scanlan leaped 5-feet-1inch during a meet in 1990.

The most recent school record that was broken in GCS girls track and field took place in 2013. The 4x800 meter relay quartet of Taylor Kickbush, Colleen Steward, Hunter Samuelson and Sarah Grubbs posted a time of 10:05.66.

This spring marks the 42nd consecutive season that Gowanda Central School will field a girls track and field team. There are a total of 29 athletes that have signed up and have been practicing since March 6.

On April 25, both the boys and girls track and field teams will host their first home meet at Hillis Field in three years. And maybe, one or more of those school records will fall that day or sometime during the 2017 season.

ning at noon. Springville and Pioneer are the other two schools that will also compete in the meet.

Both Gowanda track & field teams will begin the home portion of the their schedule at Hillis Field on Tuesday, April 25 against Falconer. The co-ed meet has a 4:30 p.m. scheduled start. n Notre Dame College of Ohio freshman softball pitcher Taylor Olson picked up another win as her team defeated Wesleyan College by the score of 4-1 on April 1. With the win, Olson raised her record to 8-6. The Perrysburg resident also started the second game of the double header but struggled early and was relieved in the second inning. However, Notre Dame's offense responded and went on win by the final count of 8-6. Olson did not figure in that decision on the mound. n The Gowanda co-ed youth spring soccer program is scheduled to begin on Thursday, May 4 at the George Dispenza Memorial Field on Broadway

Road. It will run for five consecutive Thursdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The program is open to all children ages 5-13 regardless of which school they attend. There is a small fee to participate in the program. Parents can begin to register their children by calling Tri-County Events, Inc. at 532-4053 or emailing hidibenton@aol.com. n The Village of Gowanda Recreation summer program is taking applications for certified lifeguards, arts and crafts instructors and playground counselors. Applications are available at the village office located at 27 East Main St. Applicants must be at least 16 years old and have a strong background in sports and/or arts and crafts.

The deadline to apply for a summer position is May 15. The first day of summer recreation at St. John Park is Wednesday, July 5.

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A collaboration between saxophonist and SGI graduate Ethan Miller and guitarist Krystin O’Mara, Duende frequently performs in established concert series throughout the United States. Their first CD, “Travel Notebook,” was released on Centaur Records in 2016.

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She wanted to pursue it anyway and joined onboard as an intern, taking off a semester after discovering she had enough college credits to originally graduate a semester early.

She admitted that although the credit — and the stipend that goes along with it — would have been nice, she said she is offered more freedom than the students. She said it’s living “more of an adult life,” without assignments and quizzes that those in the program complete.

Delpriore spends much of her time in the internship writing constituent letters before getting them reviewed and having them sent out to residents.

“We get people who write in about certain bills or they’ll write in about certain issues and Sen. Young asks that we respond to every single one,” Delpriore said.

She interacts daily with Young’s staff members, including some of the session

assistants who are part of the college program. But, admittedly, Delpriore’s favorite part of the program is the ability to attend sessions and going into the Capitol Building in Albany.

“The whole place is incredibly gorgeous,” she said. “Getting to see the senators work has been my favorite part.”

Young said allowing students to work in Albany gives them first-hand experience to the environment of the state capital, not only communicating with constituents but becoming immersed in various other parts of the process.

“I think it’s very exciting for young people to be here,” Young said. “It’s very quick-paced. There’s always a lot of news going on and they really feel like they are a part of the process.”

Delpriore said watching the sessions has made the world of politics more realistic — and made politics more human — than watching a television show or reading their names in newspaper articles.

“Senators are complex, just like any other person,” she said. “They are there

because they care — it is really cool.

It’s humanizing.”

She said even the simplest of actions — like a senator peeling an orange or another one spilling coffee on papers — is a constant reminder that they are just like other people in various other businesses.

WATCHING POLITICIANS in Albany is a long way from Gowanda, where Delpriore says she got her “first political experience.” With her father on the school board, she was able to hear some of the topics of conversation and how he worked with others on the board.

“I was really impressed, really proud of him and really inspired,” she said.

“He was so passionate about things and so passionate about the kids. When I joined student government that was something I referenced — I was inspired by my dad who did so much for the school board and I wanted to do the same.”

Now, as a college student trying to determine what comes after graduation, Delpriore said the experience so far has

April 7-13, 2017 been very informative. Originally wanting to get into human resources, she participated in an internship with Lake Shore Hospital to learn that, although she liked the people she worked with, she didn’t want to pursue that profession.

Then she got wrapped up in the most recent national election and took a political rhetoric class. This was another opportunity to test the waters, she said.

“Since I’ve been here I felt as though it’s confirmed my interest in politics,” she said, noting after her senior year of college next year she could see herself running for public office.

“It’s inspiring to be in a room full of people that were elected by an entire state and hear them talk about different things,” she said. “Just to know that’s what they are here to do — serve the people — is inspiring. It makes me want to do the same thing.”

Young agreed.

“She’s been extraordinarily valuable as an asset in my office,” she said. “I expect that she has a very bright future and I’m very proud of her.”

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Village trustee Carol Sheibley takes the oath of office from Judge Mark Schindler.

Village trustee Paul Zimmerman takes the oath of office from Judge Mark Schindler.

Village from Page 1 would be cutting taxes two years out I don’t think anyone in the room would ship position, and said he got a call from have believed it,” said Burr.

He said the budget also addresses his brother, Salamanca Mayor Michael the recent ruling by the state comptrolSmith, congratulating him on being ler that classified the village as being in sworn into office on Tuesday. moderate fiscal stress.

The new village mayor said his “This budget moves about $50,000 brother told him his parents would be into a contingent account — (that) is the proud.

“My mom and dad passed away when goal we are targeting — to be able to be a financially stable entity as well as to be I was a teenager,” said Smith, adding able to boost our reserves,” he said. his brother wished him the best of luck.

The budget committee has also “Mom and Dad and the residents of stabilized the finances of the wastewater Gowanda, I’ll do my best, I promise. treatment plant, which is expected to run Thank you very much.” in the black for at least the next three to Sheibley was named deputy mayor, a position previously held by Zimmerman. five years, according to Burr. The village board last week approved a sewer rate “Her years of wisdom will come in handy to a rookie politician,” said Smith, hike following a recommendation from the village’s sewer committee. pointing at himself.

“We’ve been able to have a 2 percent The village board also set its meettax cut to offset the budget of the sewer ing dates for the second Tuesday of each (rate) changes that have recently taken month, with the exception of the regular place,” said Burr. meeting this month, which will be held The decision to raise the rates came April 25. following an announcement by the Prior to the board’s reorganizational Department of Corrections (DOC) to meeting, Andy Burr, a member of the village’s budget committee, presented an contribute $2.33 million toward a $3.26 million capital improvement project on outline of the proposed 2017-18 village the wastewater treatment plant. budget which the board is expected to The budget also reflects the effects of approve at its next meeting. the recently consolidation in the village’s Burr said he was proud of the propublic works department as well. Over posed budget, which includes a 2.04 the last three years, Burr said the village percent drop in the tax levy. It’s a vast comparison, he said, to the last two years has trimmed about a half million of when the village had to borrow $500,000 operational costs.

Crediting public works superintenand $350,000, respectively. dent Jason Opferbeck, Burr said prior to “Two years ago when we had to the current setup the three departments borrow the $500,000 to get through the — water, sewer and highway — were fiscal year, if we would have said we

each run by a manager and had separate equipment and personnel.

The staffing in the department has been reduced from 12 employees to nine, said Burr.

Sheibley and Zimmerman were both satisfied with the budget and thanked the work of the committee in preparing the spending plan to present to the board.

“I think it’s a good budget. I’m very proud of it,” said Sheibley. “We didn’t have to cut anything that had to do with public safety.”

“Anytime a budget can go out that can decrease taxes to the public and not, as Carol said, significantly cut services, that’s an outstanding budget indeed,” said Smith.

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Catt-LV, WV and SGI students among those to receive logging certification fire and rescue volunteers and professional loggers.

The Game of Logging Certification is required for anyone using a chainsaw on state forests in New York. The certification was made possible by a grant from the Northeast Loggers Association.

Students receiving Game of Logging and Trained Logger certification in-

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Devon Bruno (SGI) cuts a face notch while instructor Bill Lindloff and the rest of the natural resources class look on. (From left): Bruno, Lindloff, Delain Geist, Jaron Haught, Paul Meister and Derek Gerard.

ELLICOTTVILLE — Students from the Natural Resources class at Ellicottville’s Career and Technical Education Center (CTE) recently participated in a professional chainsaw safety training that focused on tree felling techniques and safety.

Recognized as the premier chainsaw safety training in the country, The Game of Logging Level 1 combines demonstration with competitive participation. This includes demonstrating knowledge of safety, chain tooth parts and function, bore cut technique and

culminates with each student felling a tree.

The training is one part of a threepart training for select students to receive New York Trained Logger Certification. Part 2 is a series of lessons in Forest Ecology and Silviculture delivered in class by their teacher, David Swaciak, and Part 3 is First Aid and CPR Training.

Instructor Bill Lindloff of PRO-Cuts teaches chainsaw safety and logging productivity to hundreds of people each year including highway departments,

clude seniors: Levi Bierfeldt (Catt-LV), Ethan Blank (Ellicottville), Winston Hall (Randolph), Dakota John (CattLV). Juniors: Devon Bruno (SGI), Delain Geist (Catt-LV), Derek Gerard (Catt-LV), Jarod Haught (SGI), Paul Mesiter (SGI), Corey Meyer (SGI), and Edward Thiel (West Valley). Finishing the day with the highest score was Delain Geist of Catt.-LV.

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Old Times Remembered...

Gowanda’s covered bridge The first bridge over Cattaraugus Creek in downtown Gowanda, then called Lodi, was built in the 1820s by a man named Barto. It had two 50-foot spans with a center pier, and was swept away when the ice went out in the spring. In 1826, Sylvanus Parkinson built a single-span wooden bridge that lasted 30 years until fire destroyed it on April 30, 1856.

A covered bridge was built in 1857 by Burt Parkinson of Collins Center. Merchant Ralph Plumb furnished construction material at a cost of $3,000. In September 1861 a flood swept the bridge away, carrying it downstream more than 300 yards, landing opposite the schoolhouse. It was salvaged by Edwin P. Dailey, who spliced in an additional 21 feet to the center of the bridge and relocated it back at Main Street. This photo of the old bridge was taken around 1880. It was replaced by an iron truss bridge in 1889. The imposing four-story building in the background was the Grand Central Hotel, now the site of the village hall parking lot.

The Gowanda historical museum is open Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m. at Chestnut and Commercial streets.

Photo courtesy Gowanda Area Historical Society

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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

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

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

United Methodist Church 7896 East Flats Road | 257-9452 Pastor: Wesley Tessey Sunday Worship: 9:45 a.m.

Gowanda Free Methodist Church 149 West Main St. | gowandafmc.org Pastor: Jon Horton Assistant Pastors: Tim McKeever Worship Times: Saturday, 6 p.m. and Sunday, 9 and 10:30 a.m.

Roberts Memorial Free Methodist Church 111 South St. | 257-3326 www.robertsfmc.org Pastor: Rev. Mike Jones Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Free Methodist Church East Otto Road at Brooklyn Corners | 257-3253 Pastor: Raymond Start Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church of Gowanda 64 E. Main St. | 532-4292 Pastor: Rev. Donna Lewis Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Gowanda United Methodist Church 30 North Chapel St. | 532-4092 Pastor: Chris Klimecko Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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

Victory Tabernacle 254 South Main St. | 257-9638 Pastor: Michael Winder Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

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

IRVING

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

LITTLE VALLEY

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

Wesleyan Church 704 Erie St. | 938-6190 Pastor: Rev. Buck Hall Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

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

First Congregational Church 301 Rock City St. Pastor: Rev. Sue Fish Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

COLLINS

Collins Friends Meeting Religious Society of Friends (Quaker) 2345 Main St. Pastor: Janice Ninan Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday, Sunday School

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

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

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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.

NORTH COLLINS North Collins Wesleyan Church 10470 Bantle Road | 337-3219 Pastor: Rev. Justin Leininger Sunday Worship: 9 & 11 a.m.

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

PERRYSBURG

Perrysburg Seventh-Day Adventist Church 10700 North Road | (407) 927-5936 Pastor: Zechariah Musselman Worship: Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. (fellowship meal after services) 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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Partnership’s office is in Cattaraugus County. The Secretary of State has been named as agent for service of process against the Limited Partnership and shall mail such process at: 8354 S. Canada Hill Road, Machias, New York 14101.

The latest date on which the limited partnership is to dissolve is February 21, 2067.

The Limited Partnership is formed to carry on any business for which a Limited Partnership may be formed in New York.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT The Board of Registration will meet to register all qualified voters of the District pursuant to Sections 2007 and 2606 of the New York State Education Law (the “Education Law”). The Board of Registration will meet on Monday, April 17, 2017 to register all qualified voters of the District pursuant to the Education Law at the Salamanca City Central School District, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. in the District Clerks Office, 50 Iroquois Drive, Salamanca, New York, 14779 to add any additional names to the Register to be used at the Annual School Board Meeting/ Budget Vote/Board Member Election, at which time any person who has not registered

by April 13, 2017, the date of the last such register provided by the Cattaraugus County Board of Elections, will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such register, provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration, he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of the Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such Annual School Board Meeting/Budget Vote/Board Member Election for which the register is prepared. The register so prepared pursuant to the Education Law will be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the School District in Salamanca, NY, and will be open for inspection by any taxpayer and qualified voter of the District from April 18, 2017 to May 15, 2017, between the hours of 9:00 a.m.

Prevailing Time and 4:00 p.m., Prevailing Time, on weekdays, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, prior to May 16, 2017, the day set for the Annual Budget Meeting/Election, and at the polling place on the day of the vote.

Janet L. Koch School District Clerk Dated April 6, 2017 and April 13, 2017

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The Secretary of State of New York has been designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served.

The address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon it is: Linwood Transportation, LLC, 11 Pine Street, P.O. Box 263, Portville, New York 14770. The company is perpetual and its purpose is: any lawful act. Its principal business is trucking and transportation.

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Legal Notices coldent ortHodontic lab, llc Notice of Formation of the above Limited Liability Company (”LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (”SSNY”) on 02/28/2017.

Office location County of Cattaraugus, SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any such process served to: The LLC, 2660 Rte. 16N., Olean, New York 14760.

Purpose: Any lawful act. legal notice tHe Folded Hills l.p. filed a Certificate of Limited Partnership in New York on March 13, 2017. The Limited

notice concerning tHe examination oF assessment inVentory and Valuation date (PURSUANT TO SECTION 501 OF THE NYS REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE ASSESSMENT INVENTORY AND VALUATION DATA IS AVAILABLE FOR EXAMINATION AND REVIEW. THIS DATA IS THE INFORMATION WHICH WILL BE USED TO ESTABLISH THE ASSESSMENT OF EACH PARCEL WHICH WILL APPEAR ON THE TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE CITY OF SALAMANCA, WHICH WILL BE FILED ON OR BEFORE MAY 1, 2017. THE INFORMATION MAY BE REVIEWED, BY APPOINTMENT, IN THE ASSESSOR’S OFFICE AT 716 945-3922 ON MONDAY, APRIL 3, 2017 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:30 A.M. AND 4:00 P.M. AND ON FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 2017 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:30 A.M. AND 4:00 P.M DATED THIS 30th DAY OF MARCH, 2017 CYNTHIA A. FRANKLIN ASSESSOR

notice tHe annual Meeting of the notice East Otto Cemetery linwood transportaAssociation will be held Montion, llc day, April 24, 2017 at 7:00 PM Notice of Formation of the at the East Otto Town Hall.

Michelle Gogel, above Limited Liability ComSecretary pany (“LLC”). Articles of Or-

notice oF Formation oF 23 slopeside road, llc Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/16/17. Office location: Cattaraugus County. Princ. office of LLC: 23 Slopeside Rd., Ellicottville, NY 14731. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Anthony Lynn Irrevocable Trust, 36 W. Main St., Ste. 400, Rochester, NY 14614. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

April 7-13, 2017 Legal Notices notice oF Formation oF 184 nortH union llc 184 NORTH UNION LLC filed Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on December 23, 2016.

The principal business address of the LLC is: 111 Bradley Drive, Olean, New York 14760 (Cattaraugus County) SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The Post Office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is: The LLC c/o Nicholas A. DiCerbo, Jr., Esq., P.O. Box 1064, Olean, NY 14760.

Purpose: any lawful act or activity. notice oF substance oF articles oF organiZation On 03/23/2017, sunny Hill properties llc filed with the NYS Department of State its Articles of Organization. The office to be located in Cattaraugus County.

The NY Secretary of State is designated as agent for service of process. The mailing address for the LLC is 79 South Shore Road, Cuba, NY 14727. The purpose of the business is to engage in any lawful activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law.

Legal Notices notice oF Formation oF bray deVelopment, llc: Articles of Organization of Bray Development, LLC. Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law: The name of the limited liability company is: Bray Development, LLC. The date of filing of the Articles of Organization with the Department of State is: January 11, 2017. The county within this State in which the office of the limited liability company is located is Cattaraugus. The address of the business is: P.O. Box 783, Portville, NY 14770.

The secretary of state has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served and the post office address within this state to which the secretary of state shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon it is: Michael R. Bray, P.O. Box 783, Portville, NY 14770. The purpose of the business is manufacturing goods.

notice oF Formation oF eVl outdoor actiVity rentals, llc.

Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/9/17.

Office location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 504 Elmwood Ave., #304, Buffalo, NY 14222.

Purpose: any lawful act or activity.

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notice oF Formation oF gioVena deVelopment, llc GIOVENA DEVELOPMENT, LLC (the “LLC”) filed Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on January 27, 2015.

The principal office address of the LLC is: 111 Bradley Drive, Olean, New York 14760 (Cattaraugus County).

The SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The Post Office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is: The LLC, 111 Bradley Drive, Olean, NY 14760 The LLC designates Nicholas A. DiCerbo, Jr., 201 N. Union St., STE 410, Olean, NY 14760; its registered agent upon which process against it may be served within the State of New York Purpose: Any lawful act or activity.

The SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The Post Office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is: The LLC, 1304 E. State Street, Olean, NY 14760 The LLC designates DiCerbo Morgan, PLLC, 201 N. Union St., STE 410, Olean, NY 14760; its registered agent upon which process against it may be served within the State of New York Purpose: Any lawful act or activity.

The LLC designates DiCerbo Morgan, PLLC, 201 N. Union St., STE 410, Olean, NY 14760; its registered agent upon which process against it may be served within the State of New York The LLC shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless all members, managers, and former members and managers of the limited liability company against expenses (including attorney's fees, judgments, fines, and amounts paid in settlement) incurred in connection with any claims, causes of action, demands, damages, liabilities of the LLC, and any pending or threatened action, suit, or proceeding. Such indemnification shall be made to the fullest extent permitted by the laws of the State of New York, provided that such acts or omissions which gives rise to the cause of action or proceedings occurred while the Member or Manager was in performance of his or her duties for the LLC and was not as a result of his or her fraud, gross negligence, willful misconduct or a wrongful taking.

The indemnification provided herein shall inure to the benefit of successors, assigns, heirs, executors, and the administrators of any such person.

Purpose: any lawful act or activity.

voters of the Salamanca City Central School District, Cattaraugus County, Salamanca, NY, That the Annual Meeting will be held in the Gymnasium of the Salamanca Jr./Sr. High School in said District on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, beginning at 12:00 Noon, prevailing time, for the transaction of business as authorized by the Education Law, including the following items: 1. To receive such reports of the officials of the School District as shall be submitted.

2. To discuss all the items hereinafter set forth to be voted upon by voting machines at the vote and election to be held on May 16, 2017.

3. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting pursuant to Education Law of the State of New York and acts amendatory thereto.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that said Vote and Election will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 between the hours of 12 Noon and 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, in the Gymnasium of the Salamanca Jr./Sr. High School, 50 Iroquois Drive, Salamanca, NY, at which time the polls will be opened to vote by voting machine upon the following items: 1. proposition no. 1 : To adopt the annual budget of the School District for the fiscal year 2017-2018 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District.

2. To elect one member of the Board of Education; each seat is for a five (5) year term commencing July 1, 2017, and expiring June 30, 2022.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required to fund the School District's budget for 2017-2018, exclusive of public monies, may be obtained by any resident of the District during business hours beginning May 9, 2017, except Saturday, Sunday, or holidays, at the Business Office, 50 Iroquois Drive, Salamanca, New York; AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN , that Peti-

tions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education shall be filed with the School District Clerk, 50 Iroquois Drive, Salamanca, NY, not later than April 26, 2017, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Vacancies on the Board of Education are not considered separate, specific offices; candidates run at large.

Nominating petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the Board for which the candidate is nominated; must be directed to the Clerk of the District; must be signed by at least 100 qualified voters of the District; must state the name and residence of each signer, and, must state the name and residence of the candidate.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for Absentee Ballots will be obtainable during school business hours from the District Clerk, beginning April 27, 2017; completed applications must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Personal Registration of voters is required either pursuant to S 2014 of the Education Law or pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law. If a voter has heretofore registered pursuant to S2014 of the Education Law and has voted at an annual or special district meeting within the last four (4) calendar years, he or she is eligible to vote at this election; if a voter is registered and eligible to vote under Article 5 of the Election Law, he or she is also eligible to vote at this election.

All other persons who wish to vote must register.

The Board of Registration will meet on Monday, April 17, 2017 for the purpose of registering all qualified voters of the District pursuant to S2014 of the Education Law at the District Clerk’s Office, between the

hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to add any additional names to the Register to be used at the aforesaid election, at which times any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such register, provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration, he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of said Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such election for which the register is prepared. The register so prepared pursuant to S2014 of the Education Law will be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the School District in Salamanca, NY, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District beginning April 18, 2017, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, on weekdays prior to May 16, 2017, and on the day of the vote.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a rule adopted by the Board of Education in accordance with S2035 of the Education Law, any referenda or propositions to amend the budget, or otherwise to be submitted for voting at said election, must be filed with the Board of Education at the Business Office, 50 Iroquois Drive, Salamanca, NY, on or before April 17, 2017, at 4:00 p.m. prevailing time, must be typed or printed in the English language; must be directed to the Clerk of the School District; must be signed by at least 25 qualified voters of the District or 5% of the number of qualified voters voting at the previous annual vote, whichever is greater; and must state the name and residence of each signer. However, the School Board will not entertain any petition to place before the voters any proposition the purpose of which is not within the powers of the voters to determine, or any proposition, which fails to include a specific appropriation where the expenditure of monies is required by the proposition.

Salamanca Press Dated: April 6, April 13, April 27, and May 11, 2017 Janet L. Koch School District Clerk

notice oF Formation oF limited liability company (llc). HanKs Hauling, llc.

Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/10/2017.

NY office location: Cattaraugus County. UNITED STATES CORPORATION AGENTS INC. ("USRA") has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the USRA shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is 106 South 25th Street, Olean, NY 14760. Purpose/character of LLC: Any lawful purpose. notice oF Formation oF neFF landscaping llc NEFF LANDSCAPING LLC (the “LLC”) filed Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on February 21, 2017. The principal office address of the LLC is: 1304 E. State St., Olean, New York 14760 (Cattaraugus County).

notice oF initiation oF tHe section 106 process: public participation Mobilitie proposes the construction of two pole style telecommunications towers within existing road right-of-way at 6867-6931 Plato-Mansfield Rd, East Otto, Cattaraugus County, NY 14729 and 303 Court St Little Valley, Cattaraugus County, NY 14755. Members of the public interested in submitting comments on the possible effects of the proposed projects on historic properties included in or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places may send their comments to Andrew Smith, RESCOM Environmental Corp., PO Box 361 Petoskey, MI 49770 or call 260385-6999.

salamanca city central scHool district notice oF scHool district budget Hearing, annual notice oF meeting, Formation oF union proposition 1 –annual wHisK(e)y llc budget Vote, UNION WHISK(E)Y LLC filed & annual board elecArticles of Organization with the tion Secretary of State of NY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, (SSNY) on February 21, 2016. that a Budget Hearing will be The principal business address held on May 9, 2017, at 6:30 of the LLC is: 184 N. Union St., p.m. in the Large Group Olean, New York 14760 (Catta- Instruction Room of the Salaraugus County) manca Jr./Sr. High School to inSSNY has been designated as form and agent upon whom process present to District against it may be served. The residents a detailed written Post Office address to which statement regarding the the SSNY shall mail a copy of District's estimated expendiany process against the LLC tures and revenue for the upserved upon him/her is: coming school year prior to the DiCerbo Morgan, PLLC, 201 N. budget vote.

Union St., STE 410 , Olean, NY AND FURTHER NOTICE IS 14760.

HEREBY GIVEN to qualified

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OUT & ABOUT n April 7-9, Greater Olean Area Home Show, William O. Smith Recreation Center in Olean. Area’s leading businesses exhibit their wares and services. Hours, Friday, 5 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit OleanNY.com. n April 8, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Health Benefits of Organic Massage Oil Candles, Jesse’s Home and Gifts, 53 W. Main St. in Gowanda. Rose and Mags Country Mile will be available to explain some health benefits of oil candles. n April 8, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Daffodil Festival in South Dayton, South Dayton Firemen’s Activity Hall. Call 988-5975. n April 8, 11 a.m., Easter Egg Hunt, Cattaraugus Free Library. Includes a visit from the Easter bunny. Public welcome.

Free. n April 8, 1 p.m., “Saint Joan,” Fredonia Opera House. National Theatre production of George Bernard Shaw’s play.

Tickets $15 adults and $10 students. Call 679-1891.

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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.

n April 8, 4 to 6 p.m., Community Meal, Trinity United Church of Christ, 30 Erie Ave. in Gowanda. Sheppard’s pie, Jello-O, roll, dessert and beverage.

Public welcome. Free. n April 8, 8 p.m., Duende, Springville Center for the Arts. Combines saxophonist Ethan Miller and guitarist Krystin O’Mara. Tickets $12 at the door or $10 presale. Call 592-9038. n April 8, 7 p.m., Tony Orlando, Seneca Allegany Events Center, $25. n April 8, 7:30 p.m., “A Dog’s Purpose” movie screening, Fredonia Opera House. Part of the Opera House Cinema Series. Tickets $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and $5 students. Call 679-1891. n April 9, 1 p.m., Easter Egg Hunt, Gowanda American Legion. Includes a visit from the Easter bunny, coloring contest, prizes, corn hole and refreshments. Open to the public. Donation to Gowanda Food Pantry appreciated. n April 11, 7 p.m., Meta Trio concert, Historic Hollywood Theater in Gowanda.

An evening of chamber music with Michael Hernandez, Jacob Swanson and James Welch. Tickets $6 at the door. n April 13, 5:30 p.m., Soup Supper, St. Joseph Church in Gowanda. Hosted

by Altar/Rosary Society of the St. Joseph Church. Public welcome. Soup to pass is welcome but not required. Free. n April 15, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m, Indoor Yard Sale, Slovenian Club of Gowanda, 36 Palmer St. Vendors, lunch, bake sale and basket raffle. Call 532-2915. n April 15, 10 a.m., Third Saturday Trek at Allegany State Park. Environmental education Adele Wellman will lead treasure/tree identification hike on Red Jacket Trail. Meet at Red House Administration Building and come dressed for weather. Registration not required.

Call 354-9101 x. 236. n April 15, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Earth Day and Arbor Day combined celebration, Red House Administration Building at Allegany State Park. Children’s activities from 10 a.m. to noon and guest speaker at 1 p.m. Call 354-9101 x. 236. n April 16, 2 to 5 p.m., United Heritage Fiddlers meet at North Collins Center Senior. All acoustic instruments are welcome to participate. Weather permitting. Refreshments provided. Open to the public. No charge. n April 17, 7 p.m., Versailles Cemetery Association annual meeting, Versailles Fire Hall. n April 22, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Country Gatherings, Granny’s Boot Antiques, 10761 Miller Road in Springville. Outdoor festival featuring artists, exhibitors, demonstrators, music, food and more.

Call 1-877-211-0735.

n April 22, 6 p.m., Spirit of Gowanda Awards Gala, Hollywood Theater. n April 23, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Taste of the Southtowns, St. Aloysius Hall, 190 Franklin St., Springville. Free admission, tickets for food or Chinese auction available. Benefits Gooseneck Hill Waterfowl Sanctuary. Call 942-6835. n April 27, 6 p.m., Cottage Cemetery annual meeting, Dayton Fire Hall. n April 29, 10 a.m. to noon, Perrysburg Historical Museum open to the public. Open last Saturday of every month or by appointment by calling Jody Shaw, 532-1558. n April 29, 7 p.m., Steve Winwood, Seneca Allegany Events Center, $55. n May 6, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Downtown Springville Art Crawl. Coordinated

by Springville Center for the Arts. Kids site, interactive activities, musicians, art displays and more along Springville’s East Main Historic District. Visit crawl. springvillearts.org. n May 12, 7 to 9 p.m., “History, Mystery, Neglect and Hope,” a panel discussion about J.N. Adam Memorial Hospital. Hosted at Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater. Guest speakers include Deb Harris, Michael Kuzma, Char Szabo-Perricelli, Douglas Platt and Jody Shaw. Free. Call 629-3626. n May 13, HappyHalf Half Marathon and 5k, Holiday Valley. Fun distractions on course; entertainment, food and beer at post race party. Visit holidayvalley. com. n May 14, time TBA, Mother’s Day Chicken Barbecue, Collins Fire Hall, 2365 Main. St, Collins.

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April 7-13, 2017 May 18-21, Rediscover Weekend in Gowanda. Carnival, sidewalk sales, New York and Lake Erie Railroad train rides, military-themed movies at the Hollywood Theater and more. n May 20, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Country Gatherings, Granny’s Boot Antiques, 10761 Miller Road in Springville. Outdoor festival featuring artists, exhibitors, demonstrators, music, food and more. Call 1-877-211-0735. n May 21, 2 to 5 p.m., United Heritage Fiddlers meet at North Collins Center Senior. All acoustic instruments are welcome to participate. Weather permitting. Refreshments provided. Open to the public. No charge. n June 2-4, 59th annual Allegany Nature Pilgrimage, Allegany State Park.

Draws hundreds of participants to take a deeper look at nature. Visit alleagnynaturepilgrimage.com. n June 2-4, 19th annual Hollywood Happening, downtown Gowanda. Rows of motorcycles line Main Street. Live music, bike parade, tattoo contest, ridein-bike show, Hollywood Happening Charity Ride, food, vendors and more. n June 3 & 4, Elllicottville Outdoor Expo, downtown Ellicottville. A weekend for outdoor family fun in the village. Visit ellicottvilleny.com. n June 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Allegany Garden Festival, Fourth Street and Maple Complex in Allegany. Call 378-8001. n June 10, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Country Gatherings, Granny’s Boot Antiques, 10761 Miller Road in Springville. Outdoor festival featuring artists, exhibitors, demonstrators, music, food and more. Call 1-877-211-0735. n

Collins 50 Plus Seniors Activities for the week of April 9 to 15 include: Sunday n Pickleball — 6:30 p.m., L.K. Painter Center gym. (free) Monday with Pat — 9 a.m., Painter Center gym. (free) n Exercises

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COLLINS — Upcoming events taking place at the Gowanda Free Library: n April 8, Easter Basket Raffle. Winners will be drawn at 1 p.m. n April 8, 10:30 a.m., Painting Class.

Registration required. Cost $15 per person. n April 14-17, closed in observance of Easter. n April 22, 11 a.m., Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon. n April 27, 4:30 p.m., Kids Craft. n May 6, 11 a.m., Story time. n May 6, noon, Family Movie Matinee.

Tuesday senior aerobics with Kim — 9 a.m., Painter Center gym. Eight-week session begins! (fee for this class) Wednesday n Exercises with Pat — 9 a.m., Painter Center gym. (free) n Quilting with Florence — 10:30 a.m., For additional information, call 532Collins Library Community Room. (free) 3451 or 536-3564. n Games and crafts with Pat — 1 p.m., Painter Center Rose Room. (free) n Senior bowling — 1 p.m., K & L Lanes in Gowanda. Banquet starts at noon.

Last day of bowling! ($12) n Active

Thursday with Suzie, 9 a.m., Painter Center gym. (fee for this class) Friday n Exercises with Pat, 9 a.m., Painter Center gym. (free) n Walk and Tone with Kim, 9 a.m., Collins Town Park (fee for this class) n Yoga

n Those who signed up for the Buffalo Historic River Cruise, scheduled for June 6, must have their $80 payment in by May 9. Make check payable to “Town of Collins” and mail to Town of Collins. Box 420, Collins, NY 14034. n Just Announced: “Elvis, Christmas, and Country” with Terry Buchwald at Salvatore’s Italian Gardens on Monday, Dec. 4. Dinner, show, and travel by coach bus. Cost $ 70. Seats are limited so sign up early by calling 532-2006 ext. 21

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Collins Public Library

COLLINS — Upcoming events taking place at the Collins Public Library: n April 8, 10 a.m., Easter Egg Hunt for children ages 0-10. Hunt to fund all the lost eggs misplaced at the library.

Prizes and free basket raffle will also be available. For more information and to register please contact the library. n April 13, 3:30 p.m., Teen Game Night. Learn what new technology is coming or just show up to play games with friends. Pizza may be ordered at 4:30 p.m. based on how many attend. n April 14, the library will be closed for Good Friday and reopen for normal hours on Saturday. n April 15, 11 a.m., Movie Saturdays, movie starring Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Alison Sudol.

April 17, 11 a.m., Book Club, discussing Christina Baker Kline’s novel, “Orphan Train.” n 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.

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