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Spirit of Gowanda Awards coming April 22 GOWANDA — Two individuals and a local business will be recognized Saturday, April 22, during the Gowanda Area Chamber of Commerce’s Spirit of Gowanda Awards Gala at the Historic

Hollywood Theater. This year’s recipients are Valley Pharmacy and Medical Supplies with the Business Award, Ann Martindale with the Community Service Award and Jack

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A construction crew works Monday on the new $16.9 million Miller Road/South Cascade Drive Bridge that will replace the old Route 219 bridge demolished last June. The bridge, on which workers are readying for pouring the deck, will be 600 feet long and nearly 200 feet above Cattaraugus Creek in the Zoar Valley Gorge separating Cattaraugus and Erie counties. It is scheduled to open this June.

Vanwey, who earned the Excellence in Youth Award. The gala, which includes an hors d'oeuvres reception in the award recipients’ honor, begins at 6 p.m. Ann Martindale Ann Martindale, who will be given the Community Service Award, has a resume of community service experience, most notably her 30 years of service with the Gowanda Central School Board of Education. During those years, she served as president four times, vice president four times and served on several committees. Also at the school, Martindale had 30 years of service as a classroom assistant volunteer and is currently working with a first grade class. At Tri-County Memorial Hospital, Martindale logged 30 years of service in record keeping, filing and microfilming. She also served with the American Red Cross for 24 years as a blood bank volunteer and 10 years at the Crisis Pregnancy Center with telephone calls to help coordinate people with needed services. Martindale was born in Zoar Valley into a large family and moved to Collins and attended the Collins School through grade 8, after which she attended Gowanda Central School. See Awards, Page 20

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Prospect Street erosion to be remedied, but timing uncertain By Phil Palen Press Reporter

PERRYSBURG — Repairs will be coming to the washout on the lower end of Prospect Street, but just when work will begin is not certain, Perrysburg highway superintendent Daniel Stang said at the April 10 town board meeting. The scope of the project has been approved by the Army Corps of Engineers, but timing depends on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) releasing the funds. He said FEMA approved the funding about six weeks ago. Cattaraugus Creek continues to tear away at an outside bend on its left bank. Approximately 11 acres have been washed away over the years, according to Stang. A layer of clay underlying the topmost layer of soil acts like a slide when the upper soil becomes saturated, causing it to slump away. The erosion area now Press photo by Phil Palen extends to the roadway itself. Stang said the highway department Erosion near Cattaraugus Creek continues to impact Prospect Street in Perrysburg. Repairs are exhas filled in the area three times since last pected to come to the area but the timing of the work is uncertain. September and placed concrete barriers at the road’s edge. These barriers, too, are starting to slide away. Stang said the creek has moved to the left at least 40 feet since 2009. One possible solution is to install Bendway weirs, which are submerged rock structures at the edge of the creek that point upstream at about a 30 degree angle to the main flow. The weirs alter the creek’s undercurrents in a way that controls excessive channel deepening and reduces erosion on the outside bend of the creek. In effect, the structures use the energy of the stream to actually deposit sediments on the outside bend and move the creek channel farther away from the bank. Other stabilization methods involve planting willows and other types of vegetation to hold the soil in place. How soon will work begin on this problem? Town Supervisor Dennis Stopen said he has been in contact with State Senator Catharine Young’s office. “The paperwork is laying on FEMA’s desk somewhere, waiting to be signed,” he said. “It’s a question of signing it. We’re ready to go.” Stopen said a staff member in Young’s office told him they would contact FEMA to see if the process could be speeded up.

As the roadway continues to deteriorate, reduction to one lane with portable traffic lights is an option, albeit an expensive one, according to Stang. Renting the signal units could cost the town upwards of $30,000 a month. The extreme option is closure of the road, which would cause a lengthy detour for approximately 95 homes in the Indian Hill neighborhood. Councilman Richard Gabel expressed concern over increased response time for fires and other emergencies if the road should be closed. Others present at the meeting said they were worried about vehicles, including school buses, going off the road where the slumping is the worst. Stang said while they await the start of the project, he would erect additional signage warning motorists of no shoulder and a bump ahead. In his highway report, Stang said the new 2017 Mack 10-wheel dump truck has arrived, and a couple of minor issues need to be resolved before payment is made. The total cost for the vehicle is $199,973. Clerk Tamara Utley collected $1,599 in fees in March. The town’s share was $1,121. She said property tax collection has ended, and any unpaid taxes should go directly to the Cattaraugus County treasurer’s office in Little Valley. She collected $3,145 in interest and late fees. Town Justice Lori Dankert closed 46 vehicle and traffic cases, 16 penal law cases one animal control case, and one conservation law case in March. A total of $8,387 in court fines and surcharges was collected, distributed as follows: state, $2,744; county, $730; and town, $4,913. Much of this amount included fines for trespassing on the J. N. Adam property, with individual fines as high as $375. In other business, the board: approved payment from the following accounts: General Fund, $12,532; Highway Fund, $14,473; Gowanda Prospect Street Water District, $30; Capital Projects Fund, $3,213; Perrysburg Central Water District, $3,315; Versailles Lighting District, $585; Special Residential District, including lighting and waste disposal, $1,221; Special Sewer District, $324; and Versailles Water District, $1,150. Expenditures for February totaled $36,846. The next Perrysburg Town Board meeting is at 7 p.m. May 8 at the town hall, 10460 Peck Hill Road, CR 58.

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Seneca Nation brings 1.5MW wind turbine online IRVING — Almost a year to the day after construction began, the Seneca Nation completed a significant step toward realizing energy independence. Nation leaders and officials from Seneca Energy gathered on the Cattaraugus Territory today to celebrate the official completion of the Nation’s $6 million wind turbine project in Irving. The wind turbine has the capacity to produce up to 1.5 megawatts of electricity (4.5 million kilowatt-hours) to help power Seneca Nation facilities on the Cattaraugus Territory, and provide electrical rate parity for residents on the Cattaraugus and Allegany territories. The Seneca Nation will receive a net metering credit from National Grid for the electricity produced by the wind turbine. As a testament to the inherent benefit of investing in renewable energy sources, the credit will result in a reduction in the Nation’s electricity costs on the Cattaraugus Territory, according to Nation officials. “There are many threats to our natural environment and the reliance on fossil fuels is the number one factor contributing to the problem,”

said Seneca Nation President Todd Gates. “This project took two years to plan and build. It is now a beacon on the hill, reminding us that we are not only reducing our carbon footprint, but also creating renewable energy for our community.” The wind turbine is expected to significantly reduce carbon emissions. In all, the turbine will reduce over 86 million pounds of carbon dioxide emissions. The wind turbine was constructed on 1.5 acres of Nation land near Lucky Layne Road and the Gil Lay Sports Arena. The Seneca Nation recently received the largest competitive grant award in funding in 2014 through the U.S. Department of Energy Tribal Energy Program. Funding assistance by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), along with the Nation’s significant investment, helped to implement the wind turbine project as a cornerstone of the Nation’s Strategic Energy Plan. “The Seneca Nation has taken a progressive Submitted photo approach to exploring, planning and now impleThe Seneca Nation recently completed its wind turbine on the Cattaraugus Territory.

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Panel discussion to be held May 12 on J.N. Adam Memorial Hospital GOWANDA — As part of its Dialogues on disABILITY Speaker Series, the Museum of disABILITY History will host “History, Mystery, Neglect and Hope – A Complete Perspective on the J.N. Adam Memorial Hospital” on Friday, May 12, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater, 39 West Main St. The free community event will include a panel discussion covering the grand beginning of the J.N. Adam Memorial Hospital and its place in medical, historical and architectural relevance to its compelling allure, as well as the ensuing legal battles to determine ownership and landlord responsibility. Additionally, the book, “J.N. Adam Memorial Hospital: Her Inside Voice” by Char Szabo-Perricelli, will be highlighted. The book is the result of a multi-year photo documentation project containing the sensitive images and writing of SzaboPerricelli. A question and answer session will be held with the panel, which includes: Deb Harris, grant writer for Historic Preservation Projects; Michael Kuzma, senior legislative assistant to Fillmore District Council Member David A. Franczyk; Char Szabo-Perricelli, artist/photographer and author; Douglas Platt, curator for the Museum of disABILITY History; and Jody Shaw, Town of Perrysburg historian/ curator of the Historical Museum in Perrysburg. For more information or to register, email David Mack-Hardiman at dmack@ people-inc.org or call 629-3626. Press photo by Bill Peglowski

The Easter Bunny was a popular attraction on Sunday, April 9 at the annual Easter Egg Hunt held at the Gowanda American Legion.

Community Chorale Concert coming April 23 SPRINGVILLE — The Springville Community Chorale will sing for its second season under the enthusiastic leadership of director Colleen Marcello Brecker, known to many in the Springville area as a professional vocalist and director. The chorale will present a spring concert on Sunday afternoon, April 23, at 4 p.m. at the Springville First United Methodist Church, 474 E. Main St. The chorale is composed of singers, director and accompanist from Springville, West Valley, East Concord, Gowanda and other communities nearby. It is a group open to all who love to sing and presents concerts that include a wide variety of musical styles in four-part harmony. The spring concert consists of many popular and upbeat songs familiar to most people. Several area instrumentalists will join the chorale this spring. There is no charge for attending, but the chorale does accept donations. In a happy coincidence there will be a spaghetti dinner fundraiser in the fellowship area beneath the sanctuary on that Sunday afternoon.

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State of the County highlights strengths struction of the new STEM building at I recently delivered my fifth State ECC North and are closer to providing of the County address, speaking to a a cutting-edge education to prepare standing-room-only audience at the students for these advanced manufacBurchfield Penney Art Center and turing positions. Recently, the final outlining the numerous successes steel beam was placed we have seen in Erie on the $30 million County over the past project, and what was five years. While there once an educational are notable successes in dream moved one areas including ecostep closer to reality. nomic development, Elsewhere, the sucpublic health and envicess of our anti-opioid ronmental protection to hotline and ongoing celebrate, there are also efforts to combat the challenges ahead that opioid crisis, investcould not only imperil ments in infrastructure the achievements we’ve and reductions in the made but also undercounty’s long-term mine successes yet to Mark Poloncarz debt, and the unveiling come. of our new “Passport to New life at the the Parks” program were highlights of Bethlehem Steel site in Lackawanna is encouraging with the announcement the address. We will be working to create a that Erie County, through the ECIDA job training program for veterans to and with the help of NYS, will be purchasing 147 acres of prime land at receive lead-safe certification to do the site to convert it to a high-tech 21st renovation work on homes with lead paint hazards. We are also targeting century industrial park. With direct access to three forms of transportation job training for women in “middle – highway, rail and port –this property skills” jobs — occupations that require more than a high school education represents some of the most attracbut not a college degree such as truck tive industrial land in North America. drivers, welders, IT support specialFittingly, we are setting the stage for a new age of advanced manufacturing ists and quality control inspectors. We also plan to increase investments in jobs on the very site on former heavy our villages and hamlets with a Smart industrial glory. Growth fund to promote projects that We are seeing progress in the con-

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Auditions are April 26 for Hollywood Summer Drama Camp GOWANDA — Auditions for this year’s Hollywood Summer Theater Camp will take place at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 26 in the band room of Gowanda Central School. Auditions are for a spot in this year’s camp, which is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily on Aug. 7 to 11. To confirm an audition spot, students

are asked to sign up with Mr. Bett or Mrs. Smith outside of the chorus room and have a parent or guardian email steever1149@ gmail.com with their name and current grade. Late busses will be available. Those unable to attend the audition or not enrolled in Gowanda Schools should email Mrs. Cynthia Ripley at pianocar88@ me.com.

This year’s camp will be under the creative direction of Ripley, with assistant directors Emma Steever and Patrice Voto, along with intern Isaac Gadikian. There is a tuition charge for the camp and discounts are offered for multiple children from one family. Some scholarship monies are available for families experiencing financial hardship. Details on

the scholarships are available from Brenda Merrill. The Hollywood Theater Camp is funded in part by the NYS Council on the Arts Decentralization Regrant Program with support from the NYS Legislature and Governor Andrew Cuomo and administered by the Cattaraugus County Arts Council.

‘Walk It!’ event to get people moving April 29 in Gowanda GOWANDA — Healthy Community Alliance is partnering with the Gowanda Central School District and the Gowanda PTA to host “Walk It!” a group walking event that will take place April 29. Registration will begin at 8:45 a.m., and the walk, starting at the Gowanda Elementary School, will begin at 9:30 a.m. The walk will allow families to be active together, teach pedestrian safety to children and build community rela-

tionships, according to organizers. The walking route will be the “Panther Path,” a route that is approximately 2.5 miles long, going south on Aldrich Street to Route 39, around the high school, and back up Aldrich Street to the elementary school. Attendees will receive snacks, giveaways and a T-shirt from the event! There is a suggested donation of $5 per registration form, with the donations

benefitting the backpack program, a program designed to give children access to nutritious meals on the weekends that they may otherwise miss when not in school. “Walk It!” is part of Gowanda on the Move, a Safe Routes to School initiative designed to improve the health and wellbeing of children by enabling and encouraging them to walk and bicycle to school. The program looks at conditions

near schools, and then conducts projects that will improve the safety, improve air quality in the vicinity of the school, and help to reduce traffic. The results of these efforts help make walking and biking to school more appealing, and this, in turn, encourage an active and healthy lifestyle from an early age. To learn more about Safe Routes to School, visit online at http://www.saferoutesinfo. org/about-us.

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OBITUARIES Joseph ‘Ray’ Stadler

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SPRINGVILLE — Joseph “Ray” Stadler, 71, of Gowanda Zoar Road, passed away Monday, March 27, 2017 at home. Joseph R. Stadler was born Sept. 17, 1945 in the former Rhinehart Hospital in Silver Creek, the son of Joseph and Mildred (Wertzer) Stadler. Ray retired from the I.U.E.C. Local 14 out of Buffalo, his elevator union took him all over the eastern coast. Ray was the past governor of the Angola Moose #1316. He and his wife attended the Eden United Methodist Church and memberships included the Gowanda Moose #1382, the World War II Club, Eden 39’ers and A.B.A.T.E. Ray enjoyed motorcycles and was an avid outdoors-

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man; he enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Donna Bylbie; three children, Karen (Patrick) Konderick of Angola, Dawn Wertz of Breinigsvle, Pa and Virginia “Ginny” (Howard) Maltbie of Gowanda; grandchildren, Christopher, Daniel, Jessica, Cindy, Dakota and James; and a great-grandchild, Jayce. He is also survived by a sister, Joan Barone of Grand Island; along with several nieces and nephews. A celebration of Ray’s life will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday (April 23, 2017) from the Gowanda Moose Lodge, 201 Aldrich St., Gowanda. Arrangements by the Schinder Funeral Home, 44 Center St., Gowanda.

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Karen A. Loehr

GOWANDA — Karen A. Loehr, 66, died Friday, March 24, 2017, at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo surrounded by family following a courageous battle with leukemia. Born Jan. 5, 1951 in Gowanda, she was the daughter of Henry and Kathryn “Joyce” (Ondus) Kaluza. She is survived by two daughters, Deborah (John) Rebmann of Collins, and Tara (Bryan) Brawdy of Gowanda; six grandchildren, Brittany, Rachel and Joshua Rebmann, and Hanna, Lucas and Nate Brawdy; and a sister,

Ferlin L. Bass

COLLINS — Ferlin L. Bass, 48, passed away Monday, March 13, 2017, at Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo. Ferlin was born Nov. 30, 1968 in Fayetteville, N.C. He was an auto mechanic and worked for Formula One in Springville. Survivors include his

Kathy (Thomas) Stelley of Gowanda. Friends called Sunday, March 26, 2017, at Schindler Funeral Home, 44 Center St., Gowanda. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Monday, March 27, 2017 from the St. Joseph’s RC Church, East Main St., Gowanda. Interment followed in the Holy Cross Cemetery,

Gowanda. Memorials may be made to the Western and Central NY Leukemia Society, 3 International Drive, Rye Brook, NY 10573.

parents, William and Belinda (Johnson) Beaver of Columbus, Ohio; four sons, Albert Bass of Ohio, Joshua Bass of Colorado and Elijah and Dugan Bass of Lockport; and a greatgrandson, Hunter Greczyn. Arrangements by the Schinder Funeral Home, 44 Center St., Gowanda.

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Senecas to pay $160,000 to HUD over elderly resident housing issue in Salamanca SALAMANCA — After several months of discussions with federal, state and local officials, the Seneca Nation is preparing to close an issue related to non-Native tenants living in Seneca Housing Authority apartments. Following a recent meeting of the Seneca Housing Authority board of directors, the Nation has agreed to pay a total of $168,562.12 in Disallowed Cost to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development. The payment agreement comes after HUD issued its official report and findings on the situation. “From the moment we were first informed by HUD that our housing of non-Native tenants was non-compliant with HUD regulations, the Nation and our Housing Authority have diligently worked to thoroughly under-

stand and address the situation with our tenants, HUD and government officials,” said Seneca Nation President Todd Gates. “We greatly appreciate our residents’ understanding as we have worked through this mandatory HUD action, and for the cooperation we have received from Rep. Tom Reed, Salamanca Mayor Mike Smith and others over the past several months.” Following an on-site review of the Seneca Nation Housing Authority’s operations last year, HUD officials

informed the Nation that having nonNative tenants in Housing Authority failed to meet HUD regulations, and could result in a fine and loss of important HUD funding if not addressed. In late November, the Housing Authority informed approximately ten residents that their leases would not be renewed, giving them until May 31 to find alternate housing options. Nation officials have worked in close concert with Reed, Smith and others to gain needed clarity for both the Nation and the Housing Authority residents.

After further discussions and review, HUD agreed that three of the tenants should be grandfathered in and did not need to relocate, since they were tenants of the Seneca Housing Authority previous to the current HUD regulations coming into effect. To date, five of the remaining six affected tenants have found alternate housing within the city of Salamanca. “The Seneca Nation Housing Authority has been providing housing for low-income individuals and families for almost 50 years,” said Adrian Stevens, executive director of the Seneca Nation Housing Authority. “We remain committed to working with the remaining individual impacted by HUD’s decision and with City officials to find new housing and bring this mandatory action to a close.”

East Otto news and notes By Mrs. Carlton L. Smith Contributing Writing

CATTARAUGUS — The Let’s Travel Club met April 3 at the senior center where a potluck dinner was held. Following dinner, guest speaker

Michele Fisher presented an informative program on her 10-day mission trip to India last year. She also had a number of photos depicting the extreme conditions in that country. In place of the regular meeting, members voted to do lunch at the Swann

site at noon on April 20. This is the same location as the senior center on South Street. The site will be having the quarterly birthday celebration that day. The club’s next regular meeting will be May 1 at the senior center. Bring a dish to pass for dinner at 5:30 p.m. A sign-up sheet was also available for a May 9 bus trip to the Seneca Allegany Casino for the Johnny Cash tribute show. Civic League time change CATTARAUGUS — The April 19 meeting of the Civic League with the guest speaker portraying Amelia Earhart will be at 6:30 p.m. It was previously reported to be at 7 p.m. The location will still be at the Victory Tabernacle. East Otto Preservation Supporters EAST OTTO — The East Otto

Preservation Supporters group met April 5 in the senior room at town hall. The meeting’s main focus was on continuing plans for this year’s community day to be held May 28 centered around honoring our veterans. The supporters group will meet again April 18 in the senior room at the East Otto Town Hall. Memorial balloon launch EAST OTTO — Members of the United Methodist Church Sunday school and friends in the community will gather at the East Otto playground at 6 p.m. April 17. They will honor the memory of Don “DJ” Block, who lost his fight with cancer a year ago at 8 years old. All are welcome to attend this special gathering and take part in the balloon launch.

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POLICE REPORTS Charges filed in tractor-minivan collision on Route 438 BRANT — An Irving man was charged with driving while intoxicated and a felony count of unlicensed operation on April 5 following an accident involving his farm tractor and a minivan on Route 438 the previous evening. Keith Renaldo Sr., 54, of Irving, was charged following an investigation by the Erie County Sheriff’s office Crash Investigation Unit. Upon arrival at the scene at approximately 8:34 p.m. April 4, deputies observed a Ford tractor in a roadside ditch and a minivan in the center of the roadway. At the time, Renaldo, the tractor’s operator, was being treated by members of the Seneca Nation of Indians Fire Department and EMS. Renaldo was then transported to

Erie County Medical Center via Mercy Flight for a serious head injury and trauma to his leg. The 34-year-old female driver of the minivan and her 10-year-old daughter were transported to Women and Children’s Hospital in Buffalo while the 33-year-old passenger was taken to Lake Shore Hospital with various injuries which at press time were not considered life threatening. Renaldo was issued tickets to return to Brant Town Court later this month. The road was closed for approximately four hours after the incident and deputies continue to investigate the crash. Police did not provide updates on victims’ injuries.

Otto woman faces theft, forgery allegations MACHIAS — An Otto woman was arrested April 5 on felony theft and forgery charges. State police and the Bureau of Criminal Investigation arrested Little Angel Goodwill, 42, of Otto, for firstdegree identity theft and second-degree forgery, class D felonies; and offering a false instrument for filing, a class E felony. On Nov. 3, 2016, troopers responded

to an identity theft complaint. Following an investigation, it was determined that Goodwill assumed the identity of another woman and falsely filed official documents. She was remanded to Cattaraugus County Jail and held without bail. Anyone with further information about the investigation can call the Machias-based state police Bureau of Criminal Investigation at 353-4048.

ERIE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE n IRVING — James Kelly, 32, of Gowanda, was charged April 4 with aggravated unlicensed operation after a traffic stop on Route 438 for a lane violation. A DMV check revealed Kelly was operating with a suspended license. Kelly was released to appear in court at a later date. n NORTH COLLINS — Deputies responded to a two-car crash April 5 on Gowanda State Road at Kimble Avenue. A driver and passenger of one vehicle were sent to Lakeshore Hospital by ambulance with non-life threatening injuries. The driver of the second vehicle was checked at the scene and signed off any medical attention. No additional details were provided. n EVANS — Mark Recore, 31, of Buffalo was charged April 7 with unlawful possession of marijuana following a traffic stop for an equipment offense. Rescore was released to appear in court at a later date. n BOSTON — Darrin Lichy, 27, of Salamanca, was charged April 8 with criminal possession of cocaine, aggravated unlicensed operation and two equipment violations following a traffic stop for equipment violations on Route 219 near Rice Road. During the stop, it was discovered Lichy’s license had three suspensions and a search discovered one gram of crack cocaine. Lichy was held at Erie County Holding Center and later released on $300 bail. n BRANT — Robert Wallens, 35, of Holland, was charged April 8 with criminal possession of a controlled

substance, aggravated unlicensed operation, possession of a controlled substance not in the original container and two equipment violations and Rachel Organski, 31, of Delevan, was charged with marijuana possession following a traffic stop on Southwestern Boulevard for vehicle and traffic violations. During the stop, it was revealed Wallens’ license was revoked and both individuals were detained. A search of the vehicle revealed Wallens possessed suboxone strips and Organski, the passenger, possessed multiple marijuana cigarettes and a plastic container of marijuana. Both were released on appearance tickets for Brant Town Court. n COLLINS — Christian Delany, 35, of Collins, was charged April 9 with driving while intoxicated, reckless driving and five vehicle and traffic violations after patrol observed a vehicle lose control and rollover into a field on Taylor Hollow Road. After EMS personnel examined Delany, a breath test indicated a blood alcohol content nearly twice the legal limit, according to police. Delany refused additional medical treatment and was released to a sober third party. n BRANT — Anthony Richter, no age given, of Forestville, was charged April 10 with aggravated unlicensed operation and other vehicle and traffic offenses following a traffic stop on Brant North Collins Road for an expired trailer plate. A check revealed Richter had a suspended driver’s license. He was released to appear in court at a later date.

NEW YORK STATE POLICE n YORKSHIRE — An 18-year-old Freedom male was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana at 4 a.m. April 7.

n GREAT VALLEY — Debra L. Cranmer, 46, of Great Valley, was charged with first-offense driving while intoxicated and first-offense driving with a blood-alcohol content of 0.08 percent or higher at 2:26 a.m. April 9.

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Sheriff’s Office announces start of I Love My Park Day scheduled annual honorary membership drive LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County Sheriff Timothy Whitcomb encourages residents to support the New York State Sheriffs’ Institute, which began its annual honorary membership drive in Cattaraugus County this week. The Sheriffs’ Institute was established in 1979 to advance criminal justice education, prevent juvenile delinquency and support victims of crime and their families. Programs include Sheriffs’ Summer Camp, with nearly 900 children from across the state attending the camp on Keuka Lake. The institute pays all costs, including transportation, for a week of camp meals and traditional activities like sailing, archery and crafts. The camp is in its 41st year of operation. A criminal justice scholarship program provides one scholarship to the criminal justice program at each

of the state’s community colleges, while victim notification programs like the Sheriffs’ Victim Hotline provides automated notification to registered victims when an inmate is released. An order of protection notification program allows individuals who have been granted family court orders of protection to receive alerts when those orders are served. “The Sheriff’s Institute is our partner in providing programs that help the people in our communities,” Whitcomb said. “But we really rely on the support of our honorary members for the Sheriffs’ Summer Camp. Their support allows us to send economically disadvantaged children to camp. These kids wouldn’t have a chance to go away to camp otherwise.” For more information, visit www. sheriffsinstitute.org.

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RED HOUSE — The Friends of Allegany State Park will host I Love My Park Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 6. Volunteers will meet at the Red House picnic shelter; registration begins at 9 a.m. A hot dog lunch will be served following the event for a nominal fee. Volunteers on May 6 will participate at more than 100 cleanup, improvement and beautification events across New York to celebrate state parks and historic sites. Events are open to volunteers of all ages, and participants are asked to bring garden gloves, safety vests, branch trimmers, rakes and trash grabbers. Volunteers will celebrate New York’s state park system by: n trimming brush and cleaning up the Red House bike path; n picking up litter at the Red House and Beehunter picnic and beach areas; n picking up sticks and branches in public areas and campgrounds; n rebuilding the fire pit at the Red House campgrounds and cabin loops; n cleaning up litter at the lakefront and hiking trails; and

n painting cabins on the McIntosh trail. Those interested in volunteering in the project at Allegany State Park can register to volunteer by visiting www. ptny.org/ilovemypark or by emailing Sandy Boczar, Friends of Allegany I Love My Park Day Committee chairperson at samni157@roadrunner.com. For more information, visit the Friends of Allegany State Park Facebook page or visit them online at www.friendsofallegany.com. Last year in cooperation with park staff, the Friends of Allegany coordinated the park's most successful I Love My Park Day since its inception with over 165 volunteers, coming in a close second for the largest turnout in the state. I Love My Park Day is coordinated at the statewide level by Parks & Trails New York (PTNY) in partnership with Allegany State Park and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP). Friends groups and park staff will oversee cleanup, improvement and beautification projects and work with volunteers.

Raven and the Wren to perform April 21 in Springville SPRINGVILLE — Raven and the Wren will bring their classic American sound to Springville Center for the Arts on Friday, April 21. Influenced by the songwriting of artists like Lucinda Williams and Townes Van Zandt, the group has been performing together since 2015. Singer and guitarist Natty Lou Race writes music from her personal, raw, and sometimes dark experiences. Band members Jason “Junior” Tutwiler and Chris Rattie joined Race after touring in the U.S. with their former band, The

Rustlanders. Bob Hart, part of central Pennsylvania's indie and jazz scenes, joined as the final member of the group. Raven and the Wren created their live debut album "Friend of Failure" in 2016. The concert starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are available at the door for $15 or presale for $12 by calling 592-9038 or at SpringvilleArts.org. The Carol Mongerson Theater is located at Springville Center for the Arts, 37 N. Buffalo St., Springville.

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Presentation to tell story of only Civil War civilian casualty at Gettysburg

Press photo by Phil Palen

The recent warm spell signaled the coming of spring as these flowering cherry trees on East Main Street in Gowanda sent forth their colorful blossoms. This was the scene only four days after a late season snowfall covered the region.

SPRINGVILLE — The Western New York Civil War Society, in conjunction with Echoes Through Time and the Lucy Bensley Center, will host a presentation April 26 on the story of Jennie Wade, the only civilian killed at Gettysburg. Tom Place, curator at Echoes Through Time, will narrate a presentation provided by Gettysburg Daily, an independent website that covers Gettysburg, Pa. and Gettysburg National Military Park. The website has provided the public with the collection of photos, which will aid in telling Wade’s story. Gettysburg Daily has Jennie Wade published more than 30 photos on its site to allow guests to visit and relive the Gettysburg story in their own hometown. The program is one of many in a series available to the public on the Gettysburg Daily website. The presentation will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 26 at the Lucy Bensley Center in Springville. It’s part of a monthly series hosted by The Western New York Civil War Society, with presentations held on the last Wednesday of each month. Admission is free and the public is welcome to attend. Donations will be accepted for the Civil War Preservation Trust. Light refreshments will be served. The Lucy Bensley Center is located at 23 N. Buffalo St. in Springville. For additional information, contact Place at (716) 957-2740.

Cancer survivor to speak April 24 GOWANDA — Aglow International will hold its dinner meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 24 at the Gowanda Moose Lodge, 201 Aldrich St. Diane Miles, a cancer survivor and author of “Grace to Go On,” will speak at the meeting. Dmiles is also the founder of Operation Soldier Support and cofounder of WNY Treasure Hunters. Admission is $5 but free for newcomers. To RSVP, call 532-2125.

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Springville Boston Road, Route 240 among local roads to see work CONCORD — Funding has been allocated to repair more than 9 miles of Springville Boston Road, considered one of the worst roadways in Erie County, Legislature Chairman John Mills said. “Springville Boston Road has received a lot of negative attention due to its extremely poor condition, and I want to thank each and every resident who called the administration asking for its immediate repair,” said Mills. “I am now pleased to announce the work will be done. I understand the motorists’ frustration and hope this project can be expedited. As I have stated, without a doubt, Springville Boston Road must be repaired this year. Residents deserve a safe and reliable road and I am happy we can finally deliver that to them.” In addition to Springville Boston Road in Concord/Boston, road work

slated for this year includes: n Lake Street from Route 5 to Main Street in the Village of Angola; n Route 240 from Holland-Glenwood Road to Foote Road in Colden/ Concord; and n Old Lakeshore Road from Lakeview Road to North Creek Road “I look forward to receiving specific details on the timelines for these projects so residents are aware and can plan accordingly. I also post road closures and detours on my Facebook page if residents would like to connect with me there,” added Mills. “I look forward to a productive and safe construction season. I strongly urge all residents to abide by all posted signage and to be mindful of crews. We have a lot of work to get done.” For additional information, please contact Mills at 858-8850 or john. mills@erie.gov.

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Cattaraugus County Sports Hall of Fame inducts 12 By Mark Benton

Sports Correspondent

LITTLE VALLEY — Twelve new members were inducted into the Cattaraugus County Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday, April 8, at the Little Valley American Legion during the organization’s 15th annual banquet. A sellout crowd saw the induction of Robert Jimerson, Sr. (Gowanda), Barb Duggan, (Little Valley), Susan Horton, (Ellicottville), Dick Edmunds, (Pioneer), DJ Whitmore, (Salamanca), Mike Williams,(West Valley), Fred Caya, (Portville), Royce Ross, (Franklinville), Bruno DeGiglio, (Olean), Wayne Marsh, (Little Valley), Chad Lyter, (AlleganyLimestone) and Tommy “the Ironman” Irons, posthumously, (Olean). Seventeen previous inductees were also in attendance to offer their support to the newest Hall of Fame members. Robert “Robbie” Jimerson was a three sport all-star athlete at Gowanda Central School and is credited with getting the boys lacrosse program up and running at his alma mater in 1976. Barb Duggan was the first female athletic director in Western New York when she took over the reins of the Little Valley Central School program in 1977. Wayne Marsh, former Big 30 allstar from Little Valley, coached youth football in the Cattaraugus County Youth Football League for 15 seasons and has refereed high school basketball for the past 28 seasons. Dick Edmunds graduated from Delevan-Machias High School in 1965 and was the second former U.S. Olympian to be enshrined in the county sports Hall of Fame. His rowing team finished fifth at Mexico City in 1968. Fred Caya was a contributing member on several championship basketball teams at Portville Central School during the mid-1970s. He also had a successful

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The 15th Annual Cattaraugus County Sports “Hall of Fame” enshrined 12 new members on Saturday, April 8. The event welcomed a capacity crowd to the Little Valley Legion that included a buffet dinner, door prizes, sports auction and the presentation of plaques to each new inductee. Seated (from left): Mike Williams Sr., Robert Jimerson Sr., Susan Horton, Barb Duggan, Wayne Marsh and Royce Ross. Standing: Bill Irons (accepting for his father Tommy “The Ironman” Irons, posthumously), Bruno DeGiglio, Dick Edmunds, DJ Whitmore, Chad Lyter and Fred Caya.

coaching tenure for the Panthers, winning 93 games. Chad Lyter coached multiple sports at Allegany-Limestone also with success. Several of his teams were awarded postseason Sportsmanship Awards. Susan Horton has been touted as the best overall female athlete to ever come out of Ellicottville. She flew up from Dallas, Texas to receive her award. Horton traveled three hours each way to practice and play women's professional football for the Austin Rage and the Dal-

las Diamonds. Bruno DeGigio graduated from Olean’s Bishop Walsh High School as the school’s all-time leading scorer. He was awarded a full scholarship to St. Bonaventure University. DeGiglio was a member of the Bonnies’ 1977 NIT championship team. Royce Ross is a legendary baseball and softball coach at Franklinville Central School. His teams combined to win 18 league and 4 Section VI titles. DJ Whitmore played on some of the

finest Salamanca Warrior varsity football teams and later created the alumni football game that has raised over $100,000 for charities. He has also won several awards as a powerlifter. Tommy “The Ironman” Irons, who passed away June 27, 2015, was as inducted posthumously. As a fast-pitch softball pitcher in the Olean area, he won numerous league and tournament Most Valuable Player awards. He pitched See Hall, Page 19

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The history of GCS boys track and field records By Mark Benton

The Gowanda Central School District has produced numerous outstanding track and field athletes over the past 100 years in various events. And although it would be impossible to rank or list all of these individuals that have attained glory in the sport, those who set school records should never be forgotten. Here are just of few of the individuals that own records at GCS. First up is Paul Farley. In 1932, Farley won the 100-yard dash at the Cattaraugus County championship meet with a time of 9.9 seconds. And although the times were somewhat suspect since they were recorded by handheld watches during that era, Farley accomplished this feat while running on a cinder track with athletic shoes that were far inferior to the footwear that athletes wear today in competition. In 1963, Rich Jimerson heaved the discus 163 feet and 11 inches during a high school dual track meet. No Panther athlete has ever come within 25 feet of that record that might never be broken. Jim Tyler's

45-foot-3-inch triple jump not only broke the school record in 1985 but the senior was first in all of Western New York at the Section VI state qualifying meet. During the last two track seasons, Chris Hammond actually came close to Tyler's record but his best was still a foot away. Dave Markell has been endorsed by two former Gowanda track and field athletes and coaches as being the best all-time GCS athlete in the sport. His time of 15.1 seconds in the 120-yard high hurdles set in 1967 has never been challenged. A few years ago, a former Gowanda track coach mistakenly recorded the yards to conversion standards and thought the high hurdle record was broken. But when the error was discovered by another former coach, Markell would had beaten the new socalled record holder by 10 yards. Markell went on the run track amd field at Roberts Wesleyan College near Rochester and was enshrined into its sports Hall of Fame. Rich Utley's heave of 46 feet 8 inches in the shot put set in 1953 is the oldest field record. And although it was a very respectable throw, it remains one record that those close to the sport ponder why has it

not been broken. Cliff Nielson remains the all-time greatest distance runner in GCS track and field history. He owns the school record in the 800-, 1600- and 3200-meter runs as well as a member of the school's 4x800 relay team. He set two of those records as a junior and the other two as a senior. As far as the best all-time sprinter in GCS history, that would be up for debate. Brian Hubbard recorded a 10.0 second run in the 100-yard dash and 22.5 seconds in the 220-yard dash in 1968. But Mike Blasdell did just as well or slightly better running those same events in meters. Blasdell also holds the school record in the 400-meter dash with a clocking of 49.45 seconds. Both Hubbard and Blasdell competed at the New York State championship meet. Charlie Tyler’s leap of 22 feet 1 inch in the long jump in 1987 will most likely stand for quite some time as will Bob Zeman's 6-foot-3-inch effort in high jump set in 1975. And finally, Marcus Hoffman literally set the bar very high in the pole vault when he reached the height of 13 feet 9 inches in 2011.

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March 29 Medina 19, Gowanda 8 March 31 at Silver Creek April 3 Eden 17, Gowanda 5 April 5 Gowanda 11,Wilson 3 April 7 Salamanca ppd. 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.

April 25 April 28 May 2 May 5 May 9 May 12 May 16 May 22

March 31 Gowanda at Brocton, ppd. April 3 Orchard Park 20, Gowanda 5 April 5 Gowanda 3, Frontier 2 April 10 Fredonia 21, Gowanda 9 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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Gowanda Varsity Girls Lacrosse April 18 April 20 April 25 April 27 May 4 May 9 May 11 May 16

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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.

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H1G: Men — Brian Schulz 246 Women — Kathy Earle 223 H3G: Men — Brian Schulz 651 Women — Kathy Earle 578 HT1G: Mystery Inc. 800 HT3G: Mystery Inc. 2287 High Scores — Men M. Emke 217 L. Brown 200 M. Howard 202-225, 625 J. Schulz 244-225, 611 B. Schulz 246-212, 651 M. Meyers 215-211 E. Howard 219, 603 High Scores — Women D. Emke 193 K. Earle 223-210, 758 N. Earle 178

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H1G: Men — Gene Doucette 235 Women — Wendy Greco 215 H3G: Men — Gene Doucette 607 Women — Sue Barlow 606 HT1G: Auto Wrench 967 HT3G: Wright Brothers 2654 High Scores — Men Kurt Stitzel 205 Jim Gominiak 207-202 Ron Barlow Jr. 200 Dale Rogan 204 Gene Doucette 235, 607 Jack Wells Jr. 231 Keith Wells 220 Bill Friedman 205 High Scores — Women Hope Rogan 181 Cathy Sternisha 201 Bonnie Emery 214-181, 535 Wendy Greco 203-215, 574 Sue Barlow 208-212-186, 606 Sandy Gaylord 178 Lynn Abbey 193

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John’s work finally paying off for Hobart By Sam Wilson Sports Editor

A year ago, Tanner John was hobbled by injury and effectively fell out of the Hobart men’s lacrosse team’s rotation. Now, he’s one of four team captains. Two weeks ago, coach Greg Raymond called a special meeting with his seniors to take stock of the team. Having already appointed Frank Brown and Grant Soucy captains at the beginning of the season, he chose to also give that honor to two more seniors, John, a former multi-sport Salamanca High School star, and Max Romm. Brown, a Silver Creek graduate and Red House native who attended Salamanca schools through the 10th grade, and Soucy didn’t lose their captaincies. Raymond merely thought they needed help, as both were missing practice time due to nagging injuries. “We needed some more defined leadership on the field of play in a practice structure day-to-day,” Raymond told the Salamanca Press, “just so that a couple guys would feel like they had the opportunity or the ability to speak and to lead and they weren’t stepping on people’s toes. Our guys are a very close group and they don’t want to do anything to provide any chinks in the order of balance here. So I felt like pushing two more people into that role was the easiest way to catapult or provide a catalyst for more vocal and lead by example-type stuff.” John’s Hobart career had been consistently sidetracked by injuries of his own. He missed his entire freshman year (2014) and scored three goals in nine games as a sophomore (2015). Then, another setback with just four point-free appearances in 2016. Injuries played a part again, but he also had a bigger off-field development: John became a father to a daughter, Kinsley John, who will turn 2 years old next month. Kinsley and her mother, John’s girlfriend, were back home last season. “Being away from them was tough,” John said. “Everything just kind of fell where I didn’t want it to. I was in a bit of a valley, I climbed my way back onto the second line or third line, right there, scratching the surface and I come back out

and I twisted my ankle or something. It was always something that was pulling me back down.” John has contributed in all 11 games this season, marking 12 points on nine goals (sixth on the team) and three assists. Raymond thinks it’s a result of both his durability and peace of mind. “He’s done a better job in taking care of his body, he’s done a better job of getting treatment, hydrating, sleeping, whatever he’s doing, he’s been on the field,” Raymond said. “Second, I know Kinsley’s in town now. He was going back and forth to home and to college last year, which is a difficult thing to do. “Having a kid in college and being a Division I athlete is ... I can’t even imagine, I can’t speak to what it’s been like, I can only just assume it’s very difficult. I think having her here and having his girlfriend here, Kinsley’s mother, has made a world of difference. He’s been able to head there right after practice and know that they’re there. I just think it’s given him peace of mind and it’s allowed him to devote a little bit more time to performing well on the lacrosse field.” While he still has another year of eligibility via a redshirt, John knows this is likely his last year, finishing up his four-year degree. That’s pushed him to finish his college career well and leave an example for future Statesmen. “I’m finishing up college and probably going to go on and start working,” he said, “so just coming in knowing that you’re a senior and that you have freshmen that don’t know anything really coming in and just setting that example for them, working hard every day, showing up, doing the right things, taking care of the ball on offense, knowing slide packages on defense, so really just holding myself more accountable.” Brown, despite a body Raymond said is “mess right now,” scored his 100th career goal Saturday in overtime at Saint Joseph’s in Philadelphia. Brown now has 18 goals and 12 assists on the year. He’s the team’s best player, Raymond said, and a fine leader. “Those two guys are just so strongwilled and have been so trusting in me,”

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Hobart senior midfielder Tanner John (88) carries the ball in against Syracuse in a game in Geneva Wednesday, April 5. John became a captain at midseason, joining his friend and one-time high school teammate Frank Brown.

Raymond said of Brown and John. “I just love the two guys to death and they’re amazing young men. “They’ve grown into men while they still have the college side of them that gets in the way here and there but they have the ability to persevere. They’re resilient, they don’t shy away from challenges, they don’t back down from adversity, they kind of grab it by the throat and go at it.” Brown earned a “Prime Performer” recognition from the Northeast Conference (NEC) for his work last week. Since Hobart became a D-I team, Brown is 11th in career points (100), tied for ninth in career goals (67), and tied for 12th in career assists (33). John watched the winner from the end of the bench at Saint Joe’s, having just finished the shift before in regulation. “I saw him catch the ball and I knew immediately that he was going to finish it,” John said. “I just remember running out there and we gave each other hugs and he was like, ‘I love you’ and I was like, ‘I love you too, man,’ because we’ve been playing together since we’ve been like eight years old, little brothers, so it was

awesome.” “He moved away his junior and senior year, he played at Silver Creek, but we came here, we were roommates for two years and we go home, we hang out, we go to concerts, he’s over here for dinner maybe two, three nights a week hanging out with me, my girlfriend, my daughter and our other friend Jackson.” Hobart made the NCAA Tournament last year for the first time since 2004. Despite a 5-6 record (2-1 NEC), they still could do it again. Just two days removed from losing a rivalry game against Syracuse, Hobart needed that win against Saint Joe’s to get above .500 in the NEC (2-1). The Statesmen have three NEC games left starting Saturday at noon at Bryant and could still host the four-team conference tournament if they earn the No. 1 seed. “We set goals and all the goals that we have set, they’re still attainable for us,” John said. “Our main goal is to win the NEC and host the NEC. “Record-wise it hasn’t gone as planned but I mean everything that we set out to do, it’s still right there where we can still reach it.”

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Former Gowanda Central School and Gowanda State Hospital baseball teammates reunite at the 15th Annual Cattaraugus County Sports Hall of Fame banquet to honor Robert Jimerson Sr., this year’s inductee from the Gowanda area. From left are Morris “Spike” Seneca, Robert Jimerson Sr. and Chuck Twoguns.

Hall from Page 16 seven games in a day on several occasions and recorded 26 career no hitters. Banquet sponsors included Community Bank in Gowanda, the Cattaraugus County Bank, Irons Insurance Agency, Slovenian Club of Gowanda, Inc., Allegany-Limestone Sports Booster Club, Buffalo Bills , Buffalo Sabres,

Buffalo, Bisons and the Bank of Cattaraugus. Sports auction prizes were donated by Rick Feuz, Sally Marsh and Rick Chapman all former inductees plus Linda Milks, Caryn Benton and Colleen Young. With the induction of 12 former athletes/coaches, the Cattaraugus County Sports Hall of Fame now has 180 members.

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Awards from Page 1 She married Gordon F. Martindale and was a homemaker in Gowanda. She worked outside the home at Campbell’s store in merchandising and made many trips to NYS as a buyer for the discount department. In charge of the hiring for her department she also did all the advertising and structure pricing. Jack Vanwey Jack Vanwey is this year’s recipient of the Spirit of Gowanda’s Excellence in Youth award. Chamber officials said he represents the youth of the community, for whom he hopes he is a role model. Jack is the Gowanda Central School Class of 2017 Valedictorian. The National Honor Society, STEM Academy, Quiz Bowl and Chamber Choir are some of the school activities he has participated in and he is also a class officer. He is also involved in school sports, where he ran cross-country for three years and is on the varsity baseball team. He has played baseball since he was four years old starting with Little League, which taught him the importance of teamwork and good sportsmanship. He also played Little League and JV football. Jack has participated in three plays at GCS directed by John Jarzynski, who he views as a mentor. Jack said he would like to thank Mr. Jarzynski for helping him through difficult classes and life moments throughout high school and for always being in good humor. Jack has volunteered many hours through NHS tutoring and helping out the community during Christmas in Gowanda. Working with the New York State Department of Environmental

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Valley Pharmacy and Medical Supplies was named Business of the Year by the Gowanda Area Chamber of Commerce.

Conservation was one of his favorite volunteer activities and Jack urges people to be conscious of their impact on the environment. Fishing and hunting are also some of his favorite hobbies when he isn’t hanging out with his friends. Jack plans to attend SUNY Brockport in the fall and major in criminal justice and pursue a career with the state police. His parents are Michael and Kristen Vanwey, who he would like to thank for always being there for him and attending his events and games. The Gowanda community has also been important in Jack’s life and he would like to thank everyone who has given him an opportunity or hand up in his life. He knows he will represent this honor as he starts the next phase of his life at Brockport and beyond.

Valley Pharmacy an Medical Supplies Valley Pharmacy and Medical Supplies, owned by Tammie and Kris Ruzycki, opened its doors to the community April 12, 2011. In keeping with tradition, this independent pharmacy focuses on exceptional pharmaceutical services and

equipment medical needs. Pharmacists at the business take pride providing personal patient care and act as an advocate for their patients. The pharmacy also implemented immunization services this year. Its DME staff prides itself with years of experience and education pertaining to specific durable medical needs and devices. The pharmacy is also an accredited facility by Medicare. Chamber officials said Valley Pharmacy understands the importance of community relationships and continues to provide community outreach programs. The pharmacy has teamed up in the past with local practitioners for public education outreach seminars which include women’s health, diabetes care, breast cancer awareness, physical therapy needs and healthy eating. Valley Pharmacy has also collaborated with Cattaraugus County Health Department, Cornell Cooperative Learning and Healthy Community Alliance to help educate patients about their health, lifestyle and medications. Its pharmacists have welcomed many students into our practice and have become an approved preceptor site for D’Youville College of Pharmacy.

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Turbine from Page 3 development initiatives. Along with the wind turbine project, the Seneca Nation is also in the prementing an impactful sustainable energy development stages for a two megawatt platform that will help to diversify its energy supply and provide service to the solar array project on the Allegany Seneca people,” said Anthony Giacobbe, Territory. Together, the Nation views the projects as the first steps in creating a director, Seneca Energy, the Nation’s tribal-owned utility, an effort which the wholly-owned energy company reNation hopes can be replicated across sponsible for all energy investment and

Erie County residents encouraged to add input for county park plans The Erie County Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry, in conjunction with the Department of Planning and Environment, has commissioned a Parks, Recreation and Forestry Needs Assessment Survey as part of an effort to update the existing parks and recreation master plan. Officials said community input is an important part of this process and helps the county to best tailor the plan to reflect the community’s desires and needs. The department has initiated the information-gathering process by mailing a survey to a random sampling of 5,000 households throughout Erie County and also by providing a website that gives residents the opportunity to take the survey and voice their opinion on a number of issues affecting Erie County parks. “The Needs Assessment Survey will give us a much better idea of what people like and what their priorities

would be at our parks, which is important information to have as we develop a new Master Plan,” said Commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Forestry Daniel J. Rizzo. “There are many activities that people enjoy at our parks, so as we plan for the future it helps to know what residents like to do and how we can shape the parks around that.” Among other questions, the brief 24-question survey asks respondents which parks they use, what amenities and activities they enjoy there, and what top three values the county parks system should focus on. Participants can also rank their priorities in parks amenities and services and express their opinions on areas they believe should see more investment. The results of the survey will provide critical information in determining community values, satisfaction levels, needs and priorities, and demographics for the county’s longterm planning efforts.

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other Native American communities in the United States. A recent analysis by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory estimated that there was only 125 megawatts of renewable energy currently installed on Indian lands across the country, despite potential installed capacity of more than 9 million megawatts.

21 “Investments in renewable energy are an investment in the protection of Mother Earth,” President Gates said. “Energy independence is our goal. By creating a path toward self-reliance for our Nation and the Seneca people, we can again harness natural resources for important economic opportunities on our territories.”

Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Employees Benevolent Association scholarship LITTLE VALLEY — The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Employees Benevolent Association is accepting applications for its 2017 scholarship award in the amount of $500. This scholarship is available to any high school senior planning on entering the criminal justice or police science field and is limited to law enforcement only. Applicants must be residents of Cattaraugus County to qualify. Those interested in applying should contact the guidance office in their school for an application and further information. The applications should be postmarked no later than May 31.

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Old Times Remembered...

Collins, circa 1910 This view looking east along Main Street in Collins was taken around 1910. The building on the left was the post office, on the corner of Orchard Place. On the far right was the building that for many years was a tavern, most recently TNT. Beyond that was the building where Art Herrington had a grocery store. The stately shade trees that once graced this stretch of road have long since disappeared. 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.

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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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MEETING OF THE Versailles Cemetery Association, Monday April 17, at 7 pm, at the Versailles Firehall, Versailles.

LOOkING FOR BARTENDERS, Servers, Dishwashers, Short Order Cooks. Accepting Applications Within. The Wicked Glen 29 S. Water St., Gowanda, NY

THE VILLAGE OF North Collins is looking for a reliable individual to fill a part-time, year-round office cleaning position at the Village Hall starting June 1st (4 hours per week-preferably Thursday late afternoon-evening). Duties upstairs and downstairs will include dusting, emptying trash, vacuuming, cleaning glass, and sweeping and mopping floors. Applications available at the Village Office at 10543 Main Street between the hours of 8am and 4pm Monday thru Friday.

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.

DREAM BIG REALTY, LLC Notice of Formation of the above Limited Liability Company (”LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (”SSNY”) on 03/23/2017. 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, 320 Hawthorn Lane, Allegany, New York 14706. Purpose: Any lawful act.

Streambank Stabilization Project. Work includes clearing & grubbing, construction of a haul road and associated drainage improvements, erosion control, dewatering,

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HELP WANTED PART-TIME RECEPTIONIST needed for a family owned business in the Gowanda Area for Saturday mornings and as needed. Looking for an individual who is outgoing customer service minded with basic computer skills. Interested individuals please send a resume and contact information to Attn: Nick 2 Mill St., Gowanda, NY 14070 EMPLOYMENT: THE VILLAGE OF GOWANDA is looking to fill three summer laborer positions in the Public Works Department. Job will last three months. Must be 17 years of age, have a valid NYS Drivers license, and be in good physical condition. The job will require manual labor. Rate of pay is $9.70 per hour. Applications will be accepted at the Village Clerk's Office, 27 East Main Street, Gowanda, NY 14070, through May 1, 2017.

Jobs Wanted WANTED HOUSE PAINTING Jobs Looking for houses to paint. Call Jim Smith, (716)532-3436

LEGAL NOTICE SALAMANCA BOARD OF NOTICE PUBLIC UTILITIES THE ANNUAL Meeting of the NOTICE TO East Otto Cemetery BIDDERS Association will be held MonNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN day, April 24, 2017 at 7:00 PM that the City of Salamanca at the East Otto Town Hall. Board of Public Utilities (BPU) Michelle Gogel, invites sealed bids for the NewSecretary ton Run

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provision and placement of heavy stone fill, and other related work at 4026 Newton Street in the City of Salamanca, NY. All bids will be accepted in the Office of the Salamanca City Clerk until May 11, 2017 at 10 a.m. local time. The bids shall be in accordance with Drawings, Specifications, Addenda, and any other Contract Documents prepared by Hannon Engineering, P.C. entitled "Newton Run Stream bank Stabilization Project". The Bidding Requirements, Contract Forms, General Conditions, Specifications, and Plans may be examined and procured at the Offices of the Salamanca Board of Public Utilities, 225 Wildwood AvenueSuite 6, Salamanca, New York, 14779. All prospective bidders must pick-up and entire original set of bidding documents and be placed on the BPU bidders list. Electronic and facsimile submittals and bids from persons (or entities) not included on the BPU bidders list will not be entertained. Each bid must be accompanied by a Non-Collusive Bidding Certification. Bid Bonds and other surety requirements are waived for this project. Bidders are instructed to quote using the bid form provided and submit in a sealed opaque envelope marked "Bid for: Newton Run Streambank Stabilization Project". DATED: April 13, 2017 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES

LEGAL NOTICE THE FOLDED HILLS L.P. filed a Certificate of Limited Partnership in New York on March 13, 2017. The Limited Partnershipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SEALED BIDS CITY OF SALAMANCA The City of Salamanca will receive sealed bids in the office of the Salamanca City Clerk, 225 Wildwood Avenue, Salamanca, NY 14779 up to and including 11:00 AM on April 24, 2017 on the mowing and trimming of approximately 27 acres of the Wildwood Cemetery for the 2017 season (May through September). This work will require the regular mowing and trimming and cleaning the grass off of the grave markers. The bid must be submitted on a price per mow, trim and clean basis (two to three times before Memorial Day and then every two weeks until the season is over). The successful bidder must provide proof of contractorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s liability insurance with the City named as additional insured and proof of Workerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comp insurance, if applicable. The contractor is responsible for paying prevailing wages according to current NYS Department of Labor requirements. Proof of proper equipment to perform this work as well as references showing experience in comparable work is required. Such bids will be opened and read publicly at 11:30 AM in the conference room of the City Municipal Building, at the above address on April 24, 2017. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cemetery Mowingâ&#x20AC;? and delivered to the City Clerk at the above address. All bids must be accompanied by a certificate of non-collusion (available in the office of the City Clerk). The City of Salamanca reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Dated: April 6, 2017 April M. Vecchiarella, City Clerk

ucation Law (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Education Lawâ&#x20AC;?). 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

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 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.

UNIQUE NAILS OF OLEAN, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 2/27/17. Office in Cattaraugus Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 2626 W. State St., Olean, NY 14760, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

MOON SHADOW HILL LLC. Filed: 3/3/17. Office: Cattaraugus Co. Formed in OH: 8/11/16. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to its principal office: 240 Harmon Rd, Aurora, OH 44202. Arts. of Org. filed with Oh Secy Of State, 180 E Broad St Fl 16th, Columbus, OH 43215. Purpose: General. NOTICE LINWOOD TRANSPORTATION, LLC Notice of Formation of the above Limited Liability Company (â&#x20AC;&#x153;LLCâ&#x20AC;?). Articles of Organization filed with the New York Secretary of State on the 21st day of February, 2017. The principal office of the corporation is located in Cattaraugus County, New York and its principal business location is 11 Pine Street, P.O. Box 263, Portville, New York 14770. 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.

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 Ed-

SMILEYS RNP, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 3/23/17. Office in Cattaraugus Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 501 N 8th St., Olean, NY 14760, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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. STREAMWORkS MEDIA, LLC Notice of Formation of the above Limited Liability Company (â&#x20AC;?LLCâ&#x20AC;?). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (â&#x20AC;?SSNYâ&#x20AC;?) on 03/24/2017. 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,201 North Union Street, Suite 701 Olean, New York 14760. Purpose: Any lawful act.

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OUT & ABOUT 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.

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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 17, 7 p.m., Versailles Cemetery Association annual meeting, Versailles Fire Hall. n April 21, 9 a.m. until sold out, Pansy Sale, Gowanda Community Bank. n April 21, 8 p.m., Raven and the Wren, Springville Center for the Arts. Tickets $15 at the door or $12 presale. Call 592-9038 or visit SpringvilleArts. org. n April 22, 10 a.m., BCH’s Women’s Association Theme Basket Auction, Concord Town Hall. Drawings start at 11:30 a.m. Proceeds benefit the BCH Foundation. 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 23, 11:30 a.m. to sold out, Chicken Barbecue, Dayton Volunteer Fire Company. Half chicken, salt potatoes, macaroni salad, coleslaw, roll, dessert and drinks for eat-in guests. Cost $10 adults, $6 children 12 and under. To reserve, call 532-9098. n April 23, 4 p.m., Springville Community Chorale concert, Springville First United Methodist Church, 474 E. Main St., Springville. Spring concert comprised of singers, director and accompanist from the Springville and Gowanda areas. Free, but donations accepted. n April 24, 5:30 p.m., Aglow International dinner meeting, Moose Lodge in Gowanda. Special guest Diane Miles, cancer survivor and author of “Grace to Go On.” Cost $5 per person; newcomers free. RSVP to Barb at 532-2125. n April 27, 6 p.m., Cottage Cemetery annual meeting, Dayton Fire Hall. n April 29, 9:30 a.m., Walk It! Event, Gowanda Elementary School. Walk the Panther Path, a 2.5-mile route that begins and ends at the elementary school. Registration begins at 8:45 a.m. Attendees receive snacks, giveaways and T-shirt. Suggested $5 donation to benefit the backpack program. 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 1, 7 p.m., Park Lawn Cemetery annual meeting, Wesley United Methodist Church, 8819 Route 353. Everyone welcome. n May 6, 9 a.m. to noon, Free Rabies Clinic, County DPW garage in Little Valley. For dogs, cats and ferrets. No charge but donations accepted. Call 7013386.

n May 6, 5 p.m., Gun Raffle sponsored by Gowanda Ambulance Service Corporation, American Legion in Gowanda. Ten guns to be raffled; money wheel, floor raffles, 50/50 raffle and more. Ticket includes main prize drawing, food and drinks. Tickets available at McCormack’s Hardware, Crowell’s Auto Supply and Gabel’s Furniture. Tickets $10. 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. n 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.

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‘Steel Magnolias’ cast set

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Springville Players recently casted their upcoming production, “Steel Magnolias.” Performance dates are May 11, 12, 13, 19, 20 at 8 p.m. and Sundays, May 14 and 21 at 2 p.m. Pictured is the cast: (front row, from left) Alyssa Walsh (M'Lynn), Pam Morley (Truvy), Sarah Boyle (Annelle); (back row, from left) Cassie Klahn (Shelby), Lillian Edmunds (Clairee), Marilyn Heary (Ouiser). The production is directed by Tom Durham. For more information, visit SpringvilleArts.org. 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, ride-inbike show, Hollywood Happening Charity Ride, food, vendors and more. 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 June 11, time TBA, chicken barbecue, Gowanda Fire Hall, 230 Aldrich St. n June 17, Holiday Valley Mudslide at Holiday Valley. A 3.5-mile or 5.4-mile course includes 11 obstacles that ends with slide downhill into mud pit. Visit holidayvalley.com. n June 17, 4 to 8 p.m., Ellicottville Paddle Festival, Adventure Bound’s Paddle and Demo Center on Route 219 near the corner of Route 242. Call 217-4047. n June 30-July 2, Summer Music Festival at Holiday Valley. Outdoor concerts with great music. More information as the event approaches. Visit ellicottvilleny.com. n July 8 & 9, 40th annual Fun Fly and Airshow sponsored by Southern

COLLINS — Upcoming events taking place at the Collins Public Library: 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. n April 17, 11 a.m., Book Club, discussing Christina Baker Kline’s novel, “Orphan Train.” n April 20, 5:30 p.m., Family Movie Night. Animated film starring Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, and Seth MacFarlane. n April 21, 10:30 a.m., Toddler Time. Continues through May 12. Picture books, rhymes, finger plays, music, sensory play, simple crafts and snacks. Ages 18 months through 3 years. Register your toddler at the library in person or by phone. n April 21, 7 to 9 p.m., Music in the Library with the Blue Mule Band. n April 24, 6:30 p.m., Lego Club for ages 4-12. Registration appreciated. 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. Tier Aero Radio Society, Cattaraugus County/Olean Airport. See hundreds of radio-controlled aircraft. Call (814) 366-2497. n July 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., SCENe Garden Club’s annual Garden Walk, downtown Springville. Call 770-7277. n July 15 & 16, 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 1-877-2110735. n July 28-30, Jazz and Blues Weekend, downtown Ellicottville. Wander through the village to hear a variety of jazz and blues music. Visit ellicottvilleny.com for complete schedule.

Collins 50 Plus Seniors Activities for the week of April 16 to 22 include: Monday n Exercises with Pat — 9 a.m., Painter Center gym. (free)

Tuesday Active senior aerobics with Kim — 9 a.m., Painter Center gym. (fee for this class) Wednesday n Exercises with Pat — 9 a.m., Painter Center gym. (free) n Quilting with Florence — 10:30 a.m., Collins Library Community Room. (free) n Games and crafts with Pat — 1 p.m., Painter Center Rose Room. (free) n

Thursday Yoga with Suzie, 9 a.m., Painter Center gym. (fee for this class) n

Friday Exercises with Pat, 9 a.m., Painter Center gym. (free) n Potluck Lunch, noon, Painter Center Yellow Room. Come see your friends, bring a dish to pass. Everyone welcome. n

n July 29, 8 a.m. Randolph ToyMaker 5K Run/Walk, Randolph ToyMakers at 26 Center St. in Randolph. Pre-registration $15, $20 raceday. Search the event on Facebook. n July 29, Time TBA, Gowanda Class of ‘77 40th reunion. For more information, email GowandaClass77@ gmail.com. n July 31-Aug. 6, 175th annual Cattaraugus County Fair in Little Valley. Call 938-9146 or visit cattarauguscofair.com. n Aug. 3, Jim Gaffigan, Northwest Arena in Jamestown. Part of the 2017 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival. Call 484-0800. n Aug. 9-20, 178th annual Erie County Fair in Hamburg. Visit ecfair. org.

THE GOWANDA PRESS

Donations to local libraries

April 14-20, 2017

Easter Coloring Contest winners

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On March 27, the Friends of the Memorial Library of Little Valley presented the library with new books, DVDs and audiobooks for the Young Adult section of the library. The funds to purchase these items came from the chicken and biscuit dinner held in February at the VFW. Pictured (from left): Lynne Hopkins, Friends member; Chloe; Julie Stacey, Friends president; Linda McCubbin, library director; Ann Martin, Friends member; Hailie and Zane.

Press photo by Rich Place

More than two dozen entries were turned in this week for The Gowanda Press Easter coloring contest. The entries are now proudly displayed on The Pressâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; front window at 49 W. Main St. in Gowanda. Winners, chosen at random, were Lily Borowski, 4, and Derrick Chmielewski. They each won an Easter basket filled with goodies.

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Edith Schell, board member of United Torch Fund of Gowanda, presents a check for $1,000 to Town of Collins Library Director Abbie Barten. Director Barten gratefully accepted the gift which is a portion of monies collected from donors in Gowanda and surrounding communities.