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Four candidates vying for three spots on Gowanda school board Heidi John

Mark D. Nephew

I am Heidi John, a lifelong resident of the Gowanda community and mother of four children who attend Gowanda Central School District — Ryan and Uriah, grade 11; Hannah, ninth grade; and Evan, fourth. I am a candidate for the Gowanda School District Board of Education. I am asking for your support on May 16. My children are involved in the school’s extracurricular activities, such as sports and school clubs. Because of my children’s activities and my volunteerism I have clearly demonstrated a vested interest in the school.

I am Mark D. Nephew and I am running for a seat on the Gowanda Board of Board Education again to help our kids succeed. I think that we need to make more of an effort to return to the basic fundamentals. “Reading, writing and ’rithmatic, taught to the tune of a…” (One must never become arrogant and take oneself too seriously). Computers and iPads can be helpful as long as they are not used in place of thinking and personal interaction. I see many young adults enthralled with technology to the exclusion of interacting with other people. Emailing and texting do not facilitate good speech and writing.

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Dana Szalay

Barbara Weston

My name is Dana Szalay and I am running for a position on the Gowanda Board of Education. When I first moved to the area four years ago everyone was so welcoming. I knew right away that this was a community that I needed to be involved in. I began coaching for the Gowanda Youth Football League and for the Gowanda Youth Baseball League. I have three amazing children in grades four, six and seven, respectively. I have 15 years’ experience in the human services field and I currently participate in the Statewide Implementation Team to improve family connections to prevent foster care placements.

My name is Barbara (Anderson) Weston; I am seeking a position on the Gowanda Board of Education. I am a Gowanda Class of 1988 graduate and have lived in the district the majority of my life. I have three school-age children — one in sixth grade, one in ninth and one in 10th — and one adult son. My children are active in school football, youth cheerleading and school lacrosse. I value the opportunity to be the voice for all our students in the district. I’m certain I can make a difference by utilizing my experience and education to support my decisions as a school board member.

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“History, Mystery, Neglect and Hope,” a series of speakers on the J.N. Adam Memorial Hospital, will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. May 12 at the Historic Hollywood Theater in Gowanda.

Talk on J.N. Adam scheduled for May 12 By Rich Place

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GOWANDA — From its very beginning to its current state today, the story of the J.N. Adam Memorial Hospital will be told through a panel of guest speakers from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 12 at the Historic Hollywood Theater. The panel discussion, called “History, Mystery, Neglect and Hope,” is adver-

tised as offering a complete perspective on the former hospital, located on Peck Hill Road in Perrysburg. The five speakers expected to be in attendance at the event are Deb Harris, grant writer for historic preservation projects including the Hollywood Theater; Michael Kuzma, senior legislative assistant to Fillmore District Council Member David A. Franczyk; Char Szabo-Perricelli, artist, photographer and

author of “J.N. Adam Memorial Hospital: Her Inside Voice;” Douglas Platt, curator at the Museum of disABILITY History; and Jody Shaw, town of Perrysburg historian. “I want to create this awareness circle to get people talking and to get people to contact their local politicians,” said Szabo-Perricelli, who recently photographed the inside of the abandoned buildings for her book. “With the resurgence in Buf-

Versailles Cemetery Association holds annual meeting VERSAILLES — The annual meeting of the Versailles Cemetery Association was held April 17. Discussion focused on rules and regulations that must be followed in order to properly mow and maintain the property. The planting of live plants, shrubs and flowers is not permitted in the ground. All urns and pots must be set on either side of the gravestones to allow for mowing. Annual financial support is needed more more lot owners and relatives of those interred for winter cleanup, to keep grass mowed, weeds pulled, shrubbery trimmed and brush and tree limbs picked up. Also, it was suggested that when making funeral arrangements people might choose to have donations sent to the Cemetery Association as the “charity of choice.” All donations to the Versailles Cemetery Association, % Gary Patterson, 11649 West Perrysburg Road, Perrysburg, NY 14129 are appreciated and will be acknowledged.

falo to save a lot of stuff and reuse it and appreciate our history … I want people to know the story. I think because J.N. Adam is so isolated people forget it’s a huge part of Buffalo.” Szabo-Perricelli, who is passionate about the site and has hope about it being saved, featured more than 400 photos of the campus in the recently published book, which will be available for purchase at the event. “It’s just a beautiful, beautiful place,” she said, offering her dream of turning the former hospital into a campus like the Chautauqua Institution where artists, speakers and other thinkers can gather. For that dream — or any other dream of restoring the site — to become a reality, however, Szabo-Perricelli said someone needs to take responsibility for the property. “I think once accountability falls on the right party’s lap, I think something will be done,” she said. Until then, the property continues to See J.N. Adam, Page 23

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Gowanda Lions Club celebrates 57 years in community

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Rosemarie Bolen (left) was recognized as Lion of the Year and Earl Farina (right) was recognized for (From left) Lion Secretary Sandy Gaylord joins Stephen Raiport, who was recognized for his hard his hard work and dedication to the Holiday Helping Hands program during the Gowanda Lions work and dedication to the Holiday Helping Hands Program, and Rosemarie Bolen, who was recogClub luncheon. Joining them was Lion President Peggy Luther. nized as Lion of the Year, during the Gowanda Lions Club luncheon.

GOWANDA — The Gowanda Lions Club recently held a luncheon to celebrate the 57th year of serving the Gowanda community. During these years, the Gowanda Lions have helped to provide glasses and hearing aids to the needy, eye testing for children under six years old, saplings to fourth graders for Arbor Day, gifts and food baskets at Christmas for the less fortunate, maintaining a medical equipment loan closet to help those with a short term need and support to local agencies. The Lions also recognized community partners at this event. This year, Stephen

Raiport and Earl Farina were presented with plaques to acknowledge their hard work and dedication to the Holiday Helping Hands program, which this year gave Christmas gifts to 331 children and Christmas dinner to 121 families. Their efforts contributed significantly to the success of this important program. Rosemarie Bolen was recognized as Lion of the Year for her devotion to all of the programs and fundraisers the Lions held in 2016. Lion President Peg Luther and all the Gowanda Lions thank the community and local businesses for their continued support of Lionism.

Catt. Co. to present gardening seminar May 11 LITTLE VALLEY — The Cattaraugus County Department of Economic Development, Planning and Tourism will hold an informational gardening seminar at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 11 in the legislative chambers of the County Building. The department invites town, village and city officials, including planning and zoning board members, to this seminar. Sally Cunningham, certified nursery and landscape professional, will present on the “Transformational Power of Gardening” and how it builds communities and changes the image of a region. The public is also invited to attend. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Jean Davis at jkdavis@cattco.org or 938-2387 or Kate O’Stricker at kmostricker@cattco.org or 938-2320.

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Attorney: NY violates 2nd Amendment with SAFE Act By Rick Miller County Reporter

SALAMANCA — A Second Amendment rights attorney says a secret database used by New York State Police to seek confiscation of an individual’s guns under the mental health provisions of the state’s SAFE Act has resulted in hundreds of thousands of guns seized under judicial order. Monroe County attorney Paloma Capanna, who specializes in Second Amendment cases, spoke to members of the Cattaraugus County Bar Association Monday as a featured Law Day speaker. End the secrecy, Capanna urged. The SAFE Act, or Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act, calls for the confiscation of firearms from someone involuntarily confined in a mental health institution, not from someone who tells their doctor they’ve been feeling depressed. Not all her clients who have had the

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Paloma Capanna, a Monroe County attorney specializing in Second Amendment cases in connection with New York’s SAFE Act, was a featured speaker at Monday’s Law Day dinner at the Seneca Allegany Casino in Salamanca.

“door knock” by law enforcement seeking their guns under judicial order were admitted for mental health reasons. “One man had a stroke” and his wife drove him to the hospital, Capanna said. Four percent of New Yorkers are in this secret database, she told the attorneys. You can’t find out why you are in the database, because state police do not reply to requests for the information, Capanna said. The core of the issue lies in civil rights and the constitutional right of due process, she said. One client, a 30-year member of law enforcement, got one of the letters. He went to a Long Island hospital near his home at the time and said he was having trouble sleeping. The hospital put him on the list and notified state police. Capanna said state police have admitted in court there is no investigation into why someone is placed on the mental health list. They present papers to a judge See SAFE, Page 23

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Senator Young presented with ‘Champion of Youth’ Award

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Kaitlyn Bauer (left) and Chloe Dunn (right), members of the Cattaraugus County Youth Bureau Advisory Board, presented State Sen. Catharine Young with the Western New York Association of Youth Bureaus’ Champion for Youth award.

The Western New York Association of Youth Bureaus presented its Champion for Youth award to state Sen. Catharine Young for her efforts to improve the quality of life for young people by enhancing services and support systems available through local youth bureaus. Kaitlyn Bauer and Chloe Dunn, two members of the Cattaraugus County Youth Bureau Advisory Board, presented the award on behalf of the association at the senator’s district office in Olean. “Our local youth bureaus are fantastic resources for young people,” Young, R-Olean, said. “They empower them to succeed and offer an array of programs and activities that foster long-term success. The skills that are imparted build leaders in our schools and our communities, helping kids like Kaitlyn and Chloe advance academically and personally.” Jillian Gorman-King, president of the Western New York Association of Youth Bureaus and Youth Boards, says Young

was selected as the recipient of the first Champion for Youth award because of her tireless advocacy for youth and families, especially those in Western New York. “The senator has always been very vocal in her support of youth and has followed through on her promises by not only keeping youth development funding from being cut, but last year being an integral part of securing close to a half-a-million-dollar increase in funding,” Gorman-King said. Dr. Anthony Evans, director of the Cattaraugus County Youth Bureau and president of the Association of New York State Youth Bureaus, added, “It’s a wonderful feeling to know that one’s local and state legislators fully endorse one’s departmental goals and initiatives particularly in regards to youth development and delinquency prevention. … Sen. Young has been a long standing supporter of our efforts and a strong advocate for children and youth in Albany and for that we all are grateful.”

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County’s spring/summer events include Haz Waste Collection, Free Rabies Clinics be held in May: from 4 Erie County has a to 7 p.m. Wednesday, busy spring and sumMay 24, at the Town of mer ahead, with several Tonawanda Highway events and services that Garage, 450 Woodward residents should put on Ave. (off Military Road their calendars. near Sheridan Drive), The dates for this Tonawanda, and from year’s Household Haz4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, ardous Waste Drop-off May 31 at Broadway Days have been anMarket, 999 Broadway, nounced: 9 a.m. to 2 Buffalo, NY 14212 p.m. Saturday, June 3 at (parking ramp in the the ECC South Campus John Mills back). in Orchard Park and 9 Legislative Chairman The clinics are a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, open to cats, dogs and Aug. 5 at the ECC North ferrets. Owners are Campus in Williamsreminded about the following: ville. Materials that will be accepted Bring pets on a secure collar/harness include, pesticides, fertilizers, pool and household chemicals/cleaners; oil-based and leash, or in a carrier. Please avoid using retractable, paints and spray cans; paint thinner, extended dog leashes. If you are using stripper and solvents; batteries (lead one, be sure it is no longer than 4 feet acid & rechargeable); oil, gasoline, and in the locked position. kerosene and antifreeze; and mercury Bring a copy of your pet’s vaccina(thermometers, thermostats, metal). For tion record, if possible. more information on these events and For additional information on rabies, a complete list of items that will be accepted, or for details on how to properly please visit www.erie.gov/health. dispose of latex paint, call the Erie I AM also happy to announce that County Household Hazardous Waste this year marks the 11th year that I 24-Hour Hotline at 858-6800 or visit am hosting Hot Dog Roasts to support www.erie.gov/waste. the libraries in my district. During the ALSO, TWO free rabies clinics will past 10 years, these community events

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Erie County Parks and Land Conservancy collaborate to create new natural habitat park along lakeshore DEBRY — Last spring, a generous landowner donated an eight eight-acre forest on a bluff overlooking Lake Erie in Derby to the Western New York Land Conservancy. The Land Conservancy is a non-profit land trust that protects forests, farms, and scenic vistas forever; including places like the Stella Niagara Preserve in Lewiston and The Owens Falls Sanctuary in Aurora. There is very little natural forested land like this parcel left along the Lake Erie shoreline, which has trees that are over 100 years old. Many birds find food and shelter in these trees during their long spring and fall migrations. Scattered wetlands provide habitat for frogs, toads, and salamanders. It will be a great place to take a walk, enjoy nature, and marvel at the spectacular sunsets over Lake Erie. The Land Conservancy has been working with Erie County Parks in recent months to transfer ownership of the Lakeshore Forest to the county and create a unique natural habitat park. The land will be dedicated as parkland, a designation that ensures that the parcel will remain forever as protected and preserved public land. “We are particularly grateful for the team of people that made the protection of this land possible,” said Land Conservancy Executive Director Nancy Smith. “We are fortunate to have leaders in Erie County government who recognize the value of

SCENe sets upcoming lecture series

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This view of Lake Erie was taken from an overlooking bluff at the new, eight-acre natural habitat park in Derby.

transformative places like the Lakeshore Forest and ensure that they are available for future generations. We are also particularly grateful to the landowner who generously donated this spectacular forest for protection in the first place.” “The opportunity to preserve this acreage for public use not only adds to Erie County’s parkland but is also consistent SPRINGVILLE — Springville Concord Elder Network (SCENe) has announced upcoming free lectures to be held at Springville Center for the Arts, 37 N. Buffalo St., Springville. Members of the public are welcome to attend; no residency or membership requirement. If able, call 770-7277 to reserve a seat. Upcoming lectures include: n Tuesday, May 16, 10 a.m. “How Can You Make Your Voice Be Heard” by Marian Deutschman, Emeriti Professor of Communication, Buffalo State College;

with natural habitat protection initiatives stated in the Initiatives for a Smart Economy,” said Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz. “Our parks are the legacy we leave to our children and grandchildren, and thanks to this partnership with the Land Conservancy, the Lakeshore Forest will now be available in perpetuity for residents to enjoy.” n Thursday, May 18, 12:45 p.m., “The Many Faces of Marie Antoinette” by Eileen Angelini, PhD, Fulbright Scholar and Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Palmes Académiques; n Thursday, June 1, 12:45 p.m., “Cyber Security/Identity Theft” by Robby Dunn, Community Outreach Manager and Certified Credit Counselor at Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Buffalo; n Thursday, June 6, 10 a.m., “Human Rights and Human Wrongs,” by Claude Welch, SUNY Distinguished Service Professor; Professor of Political Science, SUNY at Buffalo;

In order to ensure that more land is protected and stewarded in perpetuity, the Land Conservancy is following a national model by working as an intermediary to acquire land, which is then donated to a governmental agency. Finding partners who can manage the land in perpetuity enable land trusts like the Land Conservancy to achieve a broader scale of conservation across the entire region. “The Erie County Parks Department is uniquely positioned to protect, preserve, and maintain precious natural spaces, and with the help of partners like the Western New York Land Conservancy we are able to extend our efforts even further,” added Erie County Commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Forestry Dan Rizzo. “Thanks to the work of the Conservancy, eight beautiful acres on the Lake Erie shoreline will now be preserved in perpetuity for public use and appreciation as parkland. The Parks Department and Land Conservancy enjoy a strong partnership with a shared vision and long-term commitment to leaving a better Erie County for future generations, and land acquisitions such as this, which will now forever remain parkland, are the product of that partnership.” For more information on upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, or the mission of the Western New York Land Conservancy, please call 687-1225 or visit www.wnylc.org. n Tuesday, June 13, 10 a.m., “Age Friendly Communities — Efforts in Erie County,” by Molly Ranahan, PhD Candidate in the Dept of Urban & Regional Planning at the University at Buffalo; Research Analyst in the Erie County Department of Senior Services; n Thursday, June 15, 12:45 p.m., “Native American Culture,” by Pete Hill, “All Our Relations” Project Director, Native American Community Services of Erie & Niagara Counties, Inc. For additional information on these programs, visit communityalliance.org/ current-programming.

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OBITUARIES John Albert Rothfuss

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — John Albert Rothfuss, 76, of Philadelphia, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday (March 28, 2017). Born in the family home in Collins Center, N.Y., he was the second child and only son of the late John C. and Ida (Agle) Rothfuss. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran in Gowanda and was a 1957 graduate of Griffith Institute in Springville. After attending Alfred and Fredonia College, he received his teaching degree at Concordia River Forest, Ill., and began his Lutheran teaching career in New Orleans, then Hicksville, Long Island, before four years in Newfoundland and Okinawa, teaching on military bases. Upon returning to the States in 1968, he found employment with the Philadelphia City Schools before joining the faculty of Girard College. At Girard, Jack taught sixth grade and became principal of the elementary and middle school from which he retired after 20 years of service. In retirement, Jack served as a park house guide at the restored mansions of Fairmount Park in Philadelphia for 10 years.

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He enjoyed traveling with trips to China, Turkey, Spain and various areas of the States. An avid reader, Jack enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, cooking and gardening but most of all he loved spending time with his dogs, family and friends and frequently returned to the family home in Collins Center. An active member of the University Lutheran Church in Philadelphia, he served as an usher, gardener and with its many outreach programs, especially feeding the homeless. Jack is survived by his devoted partner, Brock, of Philadelphia; and three sisters, Betty (late Jack) Allen of Collins, N.Y., Carol (Jerry) Coben of Los Angeles, Calif. and Susan (Don) Sorensen of Sequim, Wash. He was the uncle of Cathleen Allen, Laura Haberer, Julianne Allen, Lesley Coben, David Coben, Scott, Kyle and Kevin Sorensen; great uncle to five nieces and six nephews; and is also survived by many cousins. A memorial service and celebration of Jack’s life will be held at the church at 10 a.m. Saturday (May 6, 2017). Memorials may be made in Jack’s name to the University Lutheran Church or any charity of one’s choice.

Suzanne Mary Eaton Suzanne Mary Eaton, 81, of North Carolina, formerly of Gowanda, passed away in the comfort of her daughter Pam’s home in North Carolina. Suzanne was born on July 13, 1935, in Gowanda, to the late Edward and Esther Leiker. She was married in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on June 15, 1957, to her high school sweetheart, Robert J. Eaton, also of Gowanda. He preceded her in death on March 16, 2011. They were relocated to Charlotte, N.C., in 1978. Bob and Sue were blessed with a large and loving family. They are survived by their children, Michelle Nelms, Cynthia Eaton, Pamela Eaton, Jacqueline Stevens, Robert J. Eaton, Jr., Edward and Michael Eaton; grandchildren, Jordan Eaton, Patrick Nelms, Ryan and Jay Voyles, Tyler McElvany, Nathaniel, Jill, William, and Gabriel Eaton, Amelia, Sophia, John Paul, and Cecilia Stevens; a sister, Ruth Gabel; a nephew, Gary Gabel; and nieces, Karen

Raymond F. Booth

EAST OTTO — Raymond F. Booth, 42, passed away Monday (May 1, 2017) at Olean General Hospital. He was born Dec. 16, 1974, in Springville, the son of Carl and Louann Meyer Booth, who survive and reside in East Otto. On July 3, 1999, he married the former Michelle Lilley, who survives. Mr. Booth was employed as an asbestos removal supervisor for Arric. Corp. of Depew. He also was an avid outdoorsman. Besides his wife and parents, he is

Miller and Connie Sue Gabel, all of Gowanda. Suzanne will be remembered as a beloved mother, grandmother and devout Catholic. Faith-filled, she remained quietly brave, even throughout the enormity of her final weeks and days. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at noon Saturday (May 6, 2017) at the St. Joseph’s RC Church, East Main Street, Gowanda. Interment will follow in the Holy Cross Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Schindler Funeral Home, 44 Center St., Gowanda. The family remains grateful for all of the prayers and condolences received during this difficult time. The Eaton family would also like to express gratitude to Hospice of Charlotte, Sue Bost of Home Instead, Dr. Jean Chai and his staff, Dr. John Hanson and Dr. Nicole Knight for their attentive treatment and excellent, loving care of our beautiful mother. We will dearly miss and always treasure her.

survived by a son, Isaiah Booth; three daughters, Ashley Besse-Booth, Harmony Dawn Booth and Cheyenne Winsor; two sisters, Shana Booth and Carla Heitman; and several nieces and nephews. Friends called Thursday (May 4, 2017) at the Mentley Funeral Home Inc., 411 Rock City St., Little Valley. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday (May 5, 2017) in the funeral home. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery in Springville. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

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Kevin A. ‘Corky’ Kwilos

VERSAILLES — Kevin A. “Corky” Kwilos, 63, of Mechanic Street, passed away unexpectedly at home Monday (May 1, 2017). Kevin was born on May 26, 1953, a twin of Thaddeus and Eleanor (Andres) Kwilos in Buffalo. Kevin married the former Evelyn Simerman and together they had a son, Billy. Both Evelyn and Billy have preceded him in death. Corky was employed by Gernatt Gravel at the time of his death; he worked as a metal fabricator and had over 20 years in with the Gernatt family of companies.

Lottie Reitz

GOWANDA — Lottie Reitz, 89, of Armes Court, passed away early Saturday morning (April 29, 2017). Lottie was born on Sept. 20, 1927 in Niagara Falls, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Kota) Legliecki. Lottie married Raymond Reitz, who passed away April 21, 2005. Together they had four children, Robert (Laurie) Reitz of Angola, Richard Reitz of Gowanda, Jacqueline (Christopher) Almeida of Fort Worth Texas and the late Raymond J. Reitz. Lottie was also a proud grandmother of seven grandchildren, Raymond Reitz, Jennifer Almeida, Kristen Almeida, Thomas Reitz, Andrea Reitz, Nicholas Almeida and Jillian Reitz; along with a great-grandson, Johnathan Almeida. She is also survived by nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and husband, Lottie was preceded in death by a sister, Florence Armes.

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Survivors include his daughter-in-law, Kelly Kwilos; and his grandchildren, Christopher and Matthew Kwilos. Corky is also survived by three sisters, Judy (late Joe) Scoma, Kathy (late Ken) Brown and Janice (Bonzy) Edmunds; two brothers; Gary (Janina) Kwilos and twin brother Kenny (Doris) Kwilos; along with several nieces and nephews. There will be no prior visitation. Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by the Schindler Funeral Home, 44 Center St., Gowanda.

GOWANDA — Shawn M. Myers, 19, of Armes Court, passed away at home unexpectedly Thursday (April 27, 2017). Shawn was born March 6, 1998 in Dunkirk, the son of Denise (Ackler) and David Meyers. Shawn was in the Boy Scouts, attended Gowanda Central School, played football wearing No. 99, and also played baseball and wrestled. He loved hunting, snowboarding and BMX riding. Shawn had a gentle, caring soul. Survivors include his mother, Denise ( Earl Straker) Ackler-Myers of Bronx; his father, David E. Myers Jr. of Sinclairville; a sister, Elizabeth Myers of Gowanda; his maternal grandparents which is with whom he resided, Gordon and Betty

Lottie and Ray owned and operated Reitz Liquor in Gowanda for 37 years. A member of St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church in Gowanda, Lottie was involved with the church’s Altar and Rosary Society, she also was a member of the Slovenian Club in Gowanda and attended senior functions and activities at the LK Painter Center in Collins. Friends called at the Schindler Funeral Home, 44 Center St., Gowanda on Wednesday (May 3, 2017). Her funeral was held Thursday (May 4, 2017), where a Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at the St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, East Main St. Gowanda. Rev. Joseph Porpiglia served as celebrant. Interment followed in the St. Bonaventure Cemetery, Olean. If desired, memorials may be made to the Gowanda Ambulance Building Fund, PO Box 143 Gowanda, NY 14070.

Helen Barone

GOWANDA — Helen Barone, 85, of Gowanda, passed away Thursday (April 27, 2017) in Springville. She was born on Dec. 4, 1931 in Gowanda, the daughter of the late Harold and Ethel (Paul) Spire. Miss Barone worked at JN Adam Developmental Center for many years until her retirement in 1994. She is survived by a daughter, Tina (Jason) Smith of West Valley; two sons, Scott Barone of Ashford and Thomas Barone of Gowanda; three grandchildren, Amber, Jarrett and Zander; and two great-grandchildren, Makayla and

Daren D. Tingue Sr.

MACHIAS — Daren D. Tingue Sr., 50, Bakerstand Road, passed away Monday (May 1, 2017) at home. Daren was born in Springville on June 23, 1966, the son of Duane and Donna (Neamon) Tingue Sr. Daren had previously been employed with Joe Smith Logging.

Ackler of Gowanda; his paternal grandparents, David (late Charlene) E. Myers Sr. of Cape Coral, Fla.; and a step paternal grandfather, Terry Christ. Shawn is also survived by his Aunt Debbie (Dwayne) Stapleton of Gowanda and their children Kevin and Katelynl and an uncle, David (Kathy) Ackler, also of Gowanda. Friends called at the Schindler Funeral Home, 44 Center St., Gowanda, on Monday (May 1, 2017). Shawn’s funeral followed calling hours from the funeral home. Interment was in the Willowbrook Cemetery in Dunkirk. Rev Donna K. Lewis officiated. If desired, memorials may be made to the Gowanda Ambulance Building Fund, PO Box 143 Gowanda, NY 14070.

Gracelynn. She is also survived by a sister, Joan Fallon of Lawtons; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers, Richard and Robert Spire. Friends called at the Mentley Funeral Home Inc., 105 E. Main St., Gowanda, on Monday (May 1, 2017). Funeral services were held Tuesday (May 2, 2017) from the funeral home with Rev. Sue Hodges officiating. Burial was in Pine Hill Cemetery in Gowanda. Memorials may be made to St. Columban’s on the Lake.

Survivors include his wife, Dlyn (Monroe) Tingue; three sons, Daren D. Tingue Jr., Jesse Tingue and Sydney Monroe; and two daughters, Tasha and Kenzy Tingue. Daren is also survived by two brothers, Duane “Lonnie” and Darel Tingue. Arrangements are by the Schindler Funeral Home, 44 Center St., Gowanda.

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POLICE REPORTS GOWANDA POLICE DEPARTMENT n April 18, 2 p.m., Ismar F. Sevillano, 20, of Gowanda, was arrested on a warrant. Gowanda Police had recently arrested Sevillano for harassment, menacing and child endangerment; Sevillano is on probation for an unrelated conviction in Cattaraugus County Court. The Cattaraugus County Probation Department learned of Sevillano’s recent arrested and issued the warrant. Sevillano was turned over to the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s office to process the warrant. n April 21, 8:55 a.m., Julie L. Farner, 40, of Irving, was charged with thirddegree aggravated unlicensed operation and speeding following a traffic stop for speeding at a speed of 45 MPH in a 30 MPH one on Broadway Road. During the stop, it was revealed Farner’s license was suspended in March for her failure to answer a traffic summons in the city of Niagara Falls. Farner was released on an appearance ticket for Persia Town Court. n April 21, 10:45 a.m., Fallon Snyder, 35, of Salamanca, was charged with operating a vehicle with a suspended registration following a traffic stop of an unspecified traffic offense. During the stop, it was revealed Snyder’s vehicle registration was suspended in December for an insurance lapse. She was released to appear in Persia Town Court at a later date.

n April 27, 1:23 a.m., Jamie M. Vereecken, 35, of Little Valley, was charged with driving while intoxicated, possession of open containers of alcohol, second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, operating a vehicle with a loud exhaust, operating a motor vehicle with obstructed vision, and moving from lane unsafely following a traffic stop on Buffalo Street at Sand Hill Road for a loud exhaust, obstructed vision by items hanging from her mirror and erratically moving from lane unsafely. During the stop, it was revealed Vereecken’s license was suspended in January pending prosecution of a prior driving while intoxicated arrest. Also during the stop, patrol observed Vereecken exhibited signs of intoxicated and failed numerous sobriety checks. Patrol also observed open cans of beer in Vereecken’s vehicle. A subsequent breath test resulted in a blood alcohol content of .13 percent. Vereeck was released on an appearance ticket for Collins Town Court. The New York State Police assist in his incident. n April 28, 9 p.m., Joseph L. Mohawk, 31, of Gowanda, was charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation following a traffic stop for a tail light violation. During the stop, it was revealed Mohawk’s license was suspended in February for failure to answer a traffic violation in Collins Town Court. He was released on an appearance ticket for Collins Town Court.

CATTARAUGUS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE n SALAMANCA — Sarah M. John, 34, of 3620 Center Road, was arrested April 25 at 12:30 p.m. on violation of a probation warrant and held for arraignment in Cattaraugus County Jail. n LITTLE VALLEY — Following an investigation into a report by the Department of Social Services, Roy J. Austin, 39, of 3903 Bear Hollow Road, Great Valley, was charged with fourth-degree welfare fraud. Austin allegedly fraudulently

obtained $2,578.85 in Medicaid benefits due to unreported income. n COLDSPRING — One injury was reported in a one-vehicle UTV crash on Robinson Run Road at 11:14 p.m. April 28. The driver was identified as Tyler Yockey, no age given, of Grand Island. Yockey was airlifted to Erie County Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries. Yockey was not charged.

NEW YORK STATE POLICE n RED HOUSE — An unidentified adult was arrested at 11:41 a.m. April 24 for an offense related to drug possession. No other information was provided. n RED HOUSE — Marcus C. Payne, 31, of South Euclid, Ohio, was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana at 11:53 a.m. April 24 on Interstate 86. He was issued an appearance ticket. n MACHIAS — A 14-year-old Machias juvenile was charged with unspecified violation of the Family Court Act at 4:26 p.m. April 24 on Route 16. No additional information was provided and the juvenile was issued an appearance ticket. n MACHIAS — Gary G. Lerchen, 65, of Olean, was charged with driving with a blood alcohol level of 0.08 percent with a prior alcohol-related conviction within 10 years following a traffic stop at 5:30 p.m. April 24 on Route 16. He was issued an appearance ticket. n YORKSHIRE — Amy M. Morgan, 40, of Delevan, was charged at 12:38 p.m. April 26 with second-degree criminal impersonation.

n YORKSHIRE — No injuries resulted from a one-vehicle accident at 9 p.m. April 26 on Route 16. The driver was identified as Eric A. Herman, 30, of Machias. n GREAT VALLEY — Acting on an unspecified bench warrant, police arrested Geoffrey M. Dale, 26, of Salamanca, at 11:12 p.m. April 26. He was additionally charged with second-degree criminal use of drug paraphernalia, fifth-degree criminal possession of marijuana and speeding. The paraphernalia found was scales, police alleged. n ELLICOTTVILLE — Paule J. Kuebler, 47, of Hamburg, was charged with first-offense driving while intoxicated, aggravated driving while intoxicated, refusal to take a breath test, improper left turn and failure to keep right at 10:53 p.m. April 29. n YORKSHIRE — William G. Church, 30, of Yorkshire, was arrested at 2:21 p.m. Monday and charged with assault with intent to cause physical injury with a weapon, a class D felony, and second-degree unlawful imprisonment, a class A misdemeanor. The charges stem from an alleged incident April 19. Church was held in custody.

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POLICE REPORTS ERIE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE n SARDINIA — Vicki Eisenhardt, 446, of Machias, was charged April 23 with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, second-degree criminally using drug paraphernalia and unsafe lane change following a traffic stop on Olean Road for a lane violation. Eisenhardt was released to appear in court at a later date. Thomas Quinn, 40, no address given, who was a passenger in the vehicle, was arrested on an outstanding warrant and turned over to the Buffalo Police Department. n NORTH COLLINS — Jared Ptak, 30, of North Collins, was charged April 23 with driving with suspending plates following a traffic stop on Main Street for an unspecified traffic offense. Ptak was released to appear in court at a later date. n HOLLAND — Raymond Oliver, 52, of Amherst, was charged April 25 with petit larceny after deputies responded to a complaint on Meadow Lane that a known party took the caller’s cell phone and iPad and left the residence. The caller informed police of Oliver’s residence in Amherst, and Amherst Police located Oliver at his residence and recovered the items. Amherst Police turned Oliver over to the Erie County Sheriff’s Office. He was released on an appearance ticket to appear in court at a later date. n EVANS — Lindsey Schumacher, 26, of Angola, was charged April 26 with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, an original container violation under the public health law and was cited for an equipment violation on her vehicle following a traffic stop for a headlamp violation on Erie Road. During the stop, Schumacher was found to be in possession of amphetamine pills. n NORTH COLLINS — Jonathan Perez, 49, of North Collins, was charged April 26 with second-degree harassment, resisting arrest and obstructing governmental administration after deputies responded to the report a of harassment by Perez at a Spruce Street residence. Perez was transported to Lakeshore Hospital

for evaluation. He was released on appearance tickets and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date. n HOLLAND — Gary Kinmartin, 38, of Delevan, was charged April 26 with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, unlawful possession of marijuana and cited for an equipment violation on his vehicle after deputies stopped his vehicle on Olean Road for a headlamp violation. During the stop, it was revealed Kinmartin had a suspended license. n IRVING — Syrena Neamon, 30, of Gowanda, was charged April 28 with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation following a traffic stop on Erie Avenue for an unspecified traffic offense. During the stop, it was revealed Neamon had a suspended driver’s license. n SPRINGVILLE — Deputies responded April 28 to the report of a twocar crash on South Cascade Drive. One of the drivers complained of pain in his arm. First aid examined him at the accident scene, at which time the driver signed off with first aid and refused transport to the hospital. No further information was provided. n CONCORD — Daniel Jennings, 36, of Olean, was arrested April 28 at Sprague Brook Park on an outstanding criminal impersonation warrant from the city of Buffalo. Jennings was turned over to Buffalo City Police for an appearance in city court. n SPRINGVILLE — Christopher Connelly, 45, of Springville, was charged April 28 with two counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of marijuana, aggravated unlicensed operation and inadequate plate lamp following a traffic stop on West Main Street for an inadequate plate lamp. During the stop, it was revealed Connelly to be operating with a suspended license. Connelly was released to appear in court at a later date. n IRVING — Luis Aviles, 53, of Dunkirk, was charged April 29 with third-degree aggravated unlicensed

operation and speed in zone following a traffic stop on Southwestern Boulevard for speeding. During the stop, it was revealed Aviles had a suspended driver’s license. Aviles was released to appear in court at a later date. n NORTH COLLINS — Syrena

Neamon, 30, of Gowanda, was charged April 30 with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation following a traffic stop for an unspecified traffic offense on Gowanda State Road. Neamon was released to appear in Brant Town Court at a later date.

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CATTARAUGUS COUNTY COURT REPORT LITTLE VALLEY — An Olean woman pleaded not guilty Monday to a drug crime and interfering with police, according to the Cattaraugus County District Attorney’s office. Amber M. Hicks, 28, pleaded not guilty to fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class E

felony, and second-degree obstruction of governmental administration, a class A misdemeanor. The charges stem from a Jan. 13 incident in Olean, with prosecutors saying Hicks possessed an unspecified drug with the intent to sell it. She is also accused of interfering with police actions

Juvenile arrested after throwing eggs, defacing Gowanda Police Station GOWANDA — A 17-year-old juvenile was remanded to Erie County Holding Center in lieu of $1,000 bail following three incidents targeted at the Gowanda Police Station that occurred over a six-day period. Gowanda Police report the juvenile, whose name was withheld due to age, was arrested on April 17 and April 21 for disorderly conduct after patrol observed her throwing eggs at the station. The juvenile had been previously arrested for curfew violations, according to police. On April 22, the same juvenile was charged with criminal mischief after patrol observed her writing derogatory statements about the Gowanda Police on windows and walls of the police station. She was arraigned in Collins Town Court and remanded to the Erie County Holding Center.

during the investigation. The matter has been adjourned for motions, authorities said. IN OTHER CASES: Danny L. Dawley II, 34, of Arcade, after successful completion of drug treatment court, pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated, a class E felony. The charge stems from a June 5, 2015, incident in Yorkshire. Sentencing is scheduled for Aug. 21. n Katie L. Stahlman, 28, of Salamanca, pleaded guilty to fifth-degree welfare fraud, a class A misdemeanor. The charge stems from an incident between Aug. 1 and Nov. 30, 2015 in Olean. She also pleaded guilty to second-degree n

offering a false instrument for filing, a class A misdemeanor. The charge stems from a Dec. 5 incident in Olean. Sentencing for Stahlman is scheduled for July 31. n Hugh Smith, 45, of Springville, pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated, a class D felony, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a class A misdemeanor. The charge stems from a Dec. 17 incident in Machias. Sentencing is scheduled for July 31. n Melinda J. Chase, 37, of Olean, was sentenced to five years probation for her conviction of fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class E felony. The charge stems from a June 30 incident in Olean.

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ASP outdoor adventure West Valley announces clinic series underway third quarter honor roll RED HOUSE — Allegany State Park is hosting a series of free outdoor adventure clinics, which started this week with a session on geocaching. The state park’s Environmental Education/Recreation Department is offering the programs on the first Wednesday of each month through December. Program activities will include kayaking, paddleboarding, fly fishing and mountain biking. Registration is not required. The remaining schedule is: n June 7 — Kayaking, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Quaker Bathhouse. Sportsman Outlet from Bradford, Pa., will discuss the different kinds of kayaks available, safety equipment and then offer an opportunity to try some of their demo kayaks. n July 5 — Fly fishing and paddle boarding. Quaker Bathhouse. Adventure Bound Onthefly from Ellicottville, will talk about fly fishing from 6 to 7 p.m. and about paddle boarding from 7 to 8 p.m. Demonstration equipment will be provided. n July 19 — Kayaking, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Quaker Bathhouse. Sportsman Outlet, from Bradford, will discuss the different kinds of kayaks available, safety equipment and offer an opportunity to try some of their demonstration kayaks.

n Aug. 2 — Mountain Biking, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Summit Warming Hut. Just Riding Along, from Bradford, will discuss some of the best things to get for one’s mountain bike. Bring a bike, because a short ride on the Art Roscoe Mountain Bike Trail will be held, organizers said. n Sept. 6 — Backcountry Camping. Summit Warming Hut, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Park Staff will have an in-depth talk on things one needs to bring on a backcountry camping trip, how to make one’s backpack light and what should be in the kids’ backpacks. n Oct. 4 — Nature Photography. Summit Warming Hut, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Park staff will discuss nature photography, different types of camera’s and basic photography tricks. Participants can bring a camera for a short photo adventure and discuss pictures taken afterward. n Nov. 1 — Night Hiking. Summit Warming Hut, 5 to 7 p.m. Park staff will lead a night hike on the Bear Paw Trail. n Dec. 6 — Prepare for Cross Country Skiing, 5 to to 6:30 p.m., Summit Warming Hut. Allegany Nordic will talk about clothing, equipment and what to do to prepare for the cross-country skiing season. For more information contact the Environmental Education/Recreation Department at 354-9101, ext. 236, or AlleganySP@parks.ny.gov.

WEST VALLEY — West Valley Central School Principal Daniel Amodeo announced the following students in grades 7-12 have been named to the honor roll for the third quarter: High Honor Roll Grade 12: Kelsey Chai; Grade 11: Cody Keller; Grade 9: Caitlyn Cizdziel, Sylvia Ford-Grover; Grade 8: Chloe Chai and Makenze Hurtubise. Honor Roll Grade 12: EmmaLea Erlandson, Madison Hurtubise, Jacob Kearney; Grade 11: RJ Alvarez, Ashley Frank, Julianna Noto, Lauren Olejniczak, Erika Seltzer, Sarah Sheffield, EJ Thiel; Grade 10: Brandon Blackmon, Travis Dusterhus, Rachel Frascella, Brian Reed; Grade 9: Sandra Hebdon, Allison Przywara; Grade 8: Isabella Draine-Soto, Leah Seltzer, Alyssa Smith; Grade 7: Nathan Niesyty and Lucas Proseus.

Merit Roll Grade 12: Chad Boldt, Brenna Green, Kyle Grzechowiak, Sydney Shanley, Taylor Smith; Grade 11: MacKenzie Czapla, Stephanie Delano, Cheyanne Folts, Henry Heim, Ashley Laudisio, Rena Riley; Grade 10: Michael Boberg, Nathan Dash, Delaney Neuman, Abby Proctor, Madison Shanley, Lilly Shanley, Becca Smith; Grade 9: Jessica Sheffield; Grade 8: Julianna Belz, Samantha Fedeson, Alex Fisher, Kyle Hickey and Aaron Ignatowski.

‘Amish and English Artisans Teach’ series continues in May LEON — Learn how to make handcrafted goods of local artisans and Amish women in two different workshops held in May at the Leon Fire Hall, located on Leon New Albion Road, just off of Route 62. Sponsored by the Leon Historical Society, each workshop will take place on a Saturday and begin at 9 a.m. The first workshop takes place May 6, “Yarn Spinning and Knitting,” that will give people the opportunity to knit a scarf. The second workshop, “Quilting — Old

& New Techniques,” will take place May 13. All supplies are provided for each workshop and participants may take their projects home after class. The cost for each workshop is $30 per person. There is an additional $5 fee for a homemade lunch, or people may bring their own lunch. Seating is limited, so call 296-5709 or 257-5272 soon for a reservation. For more information, visit online at leonhistoricalsociety.webs.com and Facebook.

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Gowanda schools to celebrate National Bike to School Day on May 10 GOWANDA — Gowanda Middle and High schools will join schools from around the country to celebrate National Bike to School Day on May 10. The event will begin at 6:45 a.m. with kids rallying at the Healthy Community Alliance, 1 School St., Gowanda. The group ride will begin at 7 a.m. and bicyclists will arrive at the school at 7:10 a.m. Other special activities associated with the event include T-shirts to participants, snacks and other giveaways. Bike to School Day encourages a nationwide bike-focused celebration for students in the month of May and builds on the popularity and success of Walk to School Day, which is celebrated around

the world each October. Bike to School Day events raise awareness of the need to create safer routes for bicycling and walking and emphasize the importance of issues such as increasing physical activity among children, pedestrian safety, reducing traffic congestion and concern for the environment. The events build connections between families, schools and the broader community. The event is being organized by the Healthy Community Alliance in partnership with the village of Gowanda and the Gowanda Central School District. Bike to School Day is part of the Safe Routes to School Initiative which encourages physical activity. Safe Routes to School activities provide much needed physical

activity for children while supporting data shows children with more physically active lifestyles tend to have better attendance, perform better academically,

and have fewer discipline issues. For additional local information, please contact Adam Beeman at 5321010.

South Dayton Farmers' Market seeks new vendors SOUTH DAYTON — South Dayton Farmers' Market is looking for vendors for its upcoming season. Any farmer, home gardener, honey or maple producer, baker or craftsman are welcome as long as at least 5 percent of product sold is grown by the vendor and all crafts are handmade — no flea market items allowed. Producers/craftsmen may share a table but all must adhere to the rules. All vendors should have proper insurance and any permits required. A limited amount of other participants such as youth groups, entertainers or food vendors may be allowed depending on the decision of management.

The farmers' market operates as an informal gathering of vendors in the village park, Route 322, South Dayton from 9 a.m to 1 p.m., every Saturday from June 3 to Oct. 21. The market is authorized to accept FMNP and WIC by authorized vendors. Vendors with their own SNAP equipment may accept SNAP but the market does not accept tokens from other markets. For more information, contact Linda Dewey, market manager, 672-9004 or e-mail Lindewey@AOL.com or visit the market’s Facebook page at Facebook. com/South.Dayton.Farmers.Market.

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Gowanda loses to Olean; beats Portville, Olmstead GOWANDA — Bryan Bizzaro tossed a complete-game three-hitter to key Olean High in a 9-0 CCAA East-I Division win on the road on April 26. Justin Retchless went 2-for-4 with a double and three RBI while Dell Butler went 3-for-4 and scored three runs for the Huskies. “Bryan got into one jam today,” OHS coach John Zambanini said. “In the bottom of the fourth, they loaded the bases with no outs on a walk and two hit batsman. “But he got the fourth batter in the inning (Matt Smuda) to hit a sharp grounder back up the middle. He fielded it, threw home and Justin (Retchless) got the ball to first to complete a double play and ne struck out the next batter to end the threat.” “I was very pleased with the we swung the bats today,” Zambanini added. “We hit the ball hard and Gowanda made some nice place. But we hit the ball hard and that’s something i’ve been looking for all season.” Gowanda fell to 4-4. April 28 Gowanda 2, Portville 0 GOWANDA — Gowanda scored on an overthrow to third base and a Connor Halftown RBI single and its pitchers did the rest. Three Gowanda hurlers, led by Brian Gernatt (5 strikeouts over 4-plus innings) limited Portville (4-6) to just three hits. “(The) Gowanda pitchers were effective, but we need to hit the ball better,” PCS coach Mike Matz said. “We are not hitting the ball collectively, we’re leaving too many guys on base, we aren’t coming up with clutch hits. We need to figure it out over the weekend.” April 29 Gowanda 17, Olmstead 9 Gowanda improves to 6-4 with the win.

Gowanda Varsity Baseball April 3 April 5 April 10 April 11 April 14 April 15 April 17 April 21 April 26 April 28 April 29 May 1 May 2 May 5 May 8 May 10 May 12 May 13 May 15 May 16

Orchard Park 20, Gowanda 5 Gowanda 3, Frontier 2 Fredonia 21, Gowanda 9 at Lew-Porter ppd. Gowanda 4, North Collins 0 Brocton 12, Gowanda 9 Gowanda 4, North Collins 3 Gowanda 5, Allegany-Limestone 1 Olean 9, Gowanda 0 Gowanda 2, Portville 0 Gowanda 17, Olmstead 9 at Salamanca ppd. at All-Limestone ppd. Randolph (DH) 7 p.m. Olean 4:30 p.m. at Coca-Cola Field at Portville 4:30 p.m. Salamanca 4:30 p.m. Lake Shore 7 p.m. Dunkirk 7 p.m. at Eden 4 p.m.

Press photo by Rich Place

Dell Butler (2) scores for Olean in the Huskies’ 9-0 win over Gowanda on Wednesday, April 26.

Gowanda sports report By Mark Benton

Sports Corespondent

The Gowanda varsity boys track and field team scored points in 13 of the 17 events during their opening meet against Falconer-Cassadaga Valley at Hillis Field on April 25. Although the Panthers did not win, they had several outstanding performances. Sophomore Austin Jankowski won

the high hurdles and high jump plus took second in the pole vault. The sprint relay team of Jason Dunning, Everett Olrogg, Jason Umlah and Nick Christopher also took first place. Ethan Francis was second in the shot put and triple jump plus a third in the 400-meter dash with a time of 57.1. Keifer Austin took second in the high jump and long jump plus third in the 100-meter dash. Third places were awarded to Ryan Monat in

the 3200-meter run, Harry Kaus in the discus, Christian Cook in the 1600 meter run and Dominik Rodriguez in the pole vault and 400 intermediate hurdles. On Friday, April 28, the Gowanda boys and girls track and field teams competed in the Dunkirk Invitational. Ethan Francis (triple jump), Austin Jankowski (110-meter high hurdles) and Lexi See Report, Page 23

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Olean, Portville teams beat Gowanda softball April 26 Olean 10, Gowanda 1 GOWANDA — Alyssa Ramarge (11 strikeouts) allowed a run on three hits for Olean (5-4, 3-0). Ramarge added three hits and scored three runs while Gabby Carpenter added with three hits. Mariah Moses (2 RBI) and Justine Brooks (RBI) each had two hits. Gowanda falls to 2-2. April 28 Portville 3, Gowanda 0 GOWANDA — Syd Colligan fanned six and scattered seven hits with just one walk in tossing a complete-game shutout. Jenna Lockwood (hit) and Piper Slocum both had RBIs while Bryn Milne (hit) had two runs scored for the Panthers (5-2). “(Syd) did a very nice job controlling the game,” PCS coach Bill Torrey said. “She had several strikeouts and was able to keep the walks to a minimum. She did a nice job.” Da:’Di’ Jones (4 strikeouts, 2 walks) allowed six hits for Gowanda. Press photo by Rich Place

An Olean runner is safe on an errant throw to first base during the Huskies’ win over Gowanda on April 26.

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April 25 April 28 May 3 May 5 May 9 May 12 May 16 May 22

Gowanda 14, Salamanca 6 at Springville East Aurora 20, Gowanda 1 Eden 18, Gowanda 3 Salamanca 4:45 p.m. Springville 4:45 p.m. East Aurora 5 p.m. at Eden 4:45 p.m.

Gowanda Varsity Boys Lacrosse March 29 Medina 19, Gowanda 8 March 31 at Silver Creek April 3 Eden 17, Gowanda 5 April 5 Gowanda 11,Wilson 3 April 7 Salamanca ppd. April 19 Akron 19, Gowanda 10 April 24 East Aurora 17, Gowanda 7 April 26 Silver Creek 15, Gowanda 10 April 28 Medina 17, Gowanda 9 May 3 at Eden 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.

Falconer at Dunkirk Invitat. Dunkirk at Falconer Invitat. at Southwestern at Jamestown Fredonia at Olean

4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m.

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

at Forestville All-Limestone 0, Gowanda 0 Pine Valley 5, Gowanda 2 Gowanda 21, Brocton 4 Gowanda 10, Randolph 4 Olean 10, Gowanda 1 Portville 3, Gowanda 0 at Salamanca ppd. at All-Limestone ppd. 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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The history of Gowanda track and field By Mark Benton

Sports Correspondent

On Tuesday, April 25, the Gowanda Central School varsity boys and girls track and field teams hosted FalconerCassadaga Valley at Hills Field. It was the first home track and field meet for the Panthers since the flood in May of 2014 destroyed part of the track surface. Gowanda was forced to practice and run all of their meets away from home for the remainder of the 2014 season and all of the next two years. Now, with the track finally repaired, there appears to more interest once again in the spring sport. But when did Gowanda High School host their first ever varsity meet on the site that has been called Hillis Field since the fall of 1968? Recent research unveiled the first boys track and field meet (girls track and field did not appear in the Gowanda sports program until 1976) took place on Saturday, May 3, 1941. The meet was against Bradford, Pa., a much larger school located 45 miles south of Gowanda and just over the state border. The non-conference event was very close but Bradford won by the score of 57½ to 46½. The half point was the result of a third place tie in the high jump. To Gowanda's credit, it was their first meet of the season after losing six outstanding athletes who graduated in June 1940. Unlike today, when there are 17 total events held during each dual meet, there were only 12 events in 1941. The 3200-meter run (2-mile), triple jump, 400-meter intermediate hurdles, 4x400 relay and 4x800 relay were not included in the lineup of events. The long jump was called the broad jump. The 110-meter high hurdles that are run today were 110 yards back then and a bit shorter. The current 4x100 meter relay run in the middle of a dual meet was a 4x220 yard relay in 1941 that was twice as long and the last event.

In the meet against Bradford, the Owls — the nickname the school would inherit several years late — had a distinct advantage due to the difference in state rules. The boys from Bradford were allowed to enter any three events but New York state rules only permitted the Gowanda athletes to compete in two. Nevertheless, Gowanda took first place in the 440-yard dash won by Irish (no first name listed), Bart Ross in the 880-yard run, Beverly Ross in the mile run, discus by Wozniak (no first name listed) and the broad jump by Welch (no first name listed). In fact, only the last names of the top three finishers in each event were listed regardless of which school they competed for unless there were brothers involved. By the way, Bart Ross came back to Gowanda after college graduation and was a very successful coach in both track and cross country at his alma mater. Gowanda dominated the two distance events versus Bradford and took 17 out of the 18 points that were awarded. Vic Witherell, who took third in the 100yard dash and second in the 220-yard dash, was Gowanda's top sprinter. Twenty-five years later, Witherell became was the original coach of the Gowanda Jets youth football team that began play in 1966. The times, heights and distances recorded by athletes on both teams were as good or better than many of the times today. Gowanda's 4x200 yard relay team did not win against Bradford's blistering time of 1:41.0. However, Gowanda's quartet would set the school record later that season with a time of 1:41.7 that was never broken. That relay event disappeared from the dual meet lineup in 1980 in favor of the 4x100 meter relay. So there you have it. The first high school track and field meet contested at the Gowanda Athletic Field located on the corner of Aldrich and North Water Streets took place 76 years ago against an opponent from another state.

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Ward gets another Hall call Retiring Ellicottville superintendent named to NYSPHSAA Hall of Fame By Sam Wilson Sports Editor

It was only five months ago that Mark Ward joined fellow Western New York coaches, athletes and administrators in joining the Section 6 Hall of Fame. Two weeks ago, Ward took the next step up, receiving a call from the New York State Public High School Athletic Association notifying him he’d made the latest class of the NYSPHSAA Hall of Fame. He joins Richard Castellano (coach, Section 8), Ed Danowski (athlete, Section 11), Lloyd Mott (administrator/coach, Section 2), Pat Pizzarelli (administrator/coach, Section 8) and Hank Roth (administrator/coach, Section 1), chosen through a two-level selection process with a screening committee and a selection committee. Sections can nominate individuals they deem worthy, so Ward told The Salamanca Press he was thankful for Section 6 executive director Timm Slade. “(I was) kind of shocked and humbled all at the same time,” Ward said of his reaction. “It is certainly a wonderful See Ward, Page 22

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Ellicottville Central School superintendent gives his induction speech in December 2016 at the Section 6 Hall of Fame ceremony at The Columns banquet center in Elma. Ward will be inducted in the NYSPHSAA Hall of Fame July 26.

C-LV’s Martin named MVP at Dunkirk invite Kellen Martin won three events and placed second in another, earning the Cattaraugus-Little Valley senior the boys’ overall MVP at the Dunkirk Invitational track and field meet. The C-LV boys finished sixth of 16 teams at the invitational, behind champion Hamburg, Orchard Park, Dunkirk, St. Francis (Buffalo) and Clymer/Sherman/ Panama. Martin won both Kellen Martin hurdles races, 110 (:16.30) and 400 meters (:59.07), and the triple jump (19-feet-6.25-inches). He was second in the triple jump (41-10.5), less than three inches behind the winner. C-LV’s Michael Grey placed fifth in the pole vault (9-0). Identical twins Abby and Bailey Gostomski, both juniors, each won an event for the C-LV girls. Abby won the 2,000-meter steeplechase in 7:26.02. Bailey took the 1,500 (5:02.45), was second in the triple jump (32-9.5) and fourth in the 800 (2:24.18).

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recognition but it’s kind of a thing that I’ve been involved in athletics for the last 42 years I’ve been working in schools and you just plug along, you do what you can do, you contribute where you can contribute and things like this are very nice and obviously this is a tremendous honor for me. For me, I can’t get any higher honor.” As Ward’s tenure as superintendent at Ellicottville Central School winds down, he’s collecting accolades for more than 40 years of work as a football coach, teacher, athletic director, principal and his current job, all the while working his way up through Section 6 administration to the NYSPHSAA presidency. He stopped coaching football in 1985, when he became a principal, but wanted to stay involved in athletics no matter his title. “Sure, academics comes first, we know that, but athletics does touch the lives of many of our students so it’s an integral part of the whole educational system,” Ward said of the importance of a superintendent’s involvement in sports. “Quite frankly if you don’t keep your eye

on it as the superintendent, it could get away from you in a bad way. You want to stay in touch with things, you want to make sure you’ve got good coaches and you’re providing good opportunities for your kids. You certainly have an athletic director and a principal who are more directly related to sports than you as a superintendent, but you want to keep your eye on it. “You can’t go to all of the games, there’s so many teams today and so many different sports but if you make an appearance here and there it’s powerful. The kids and parents see you. It’s important and there are other things being a superintendent that are probably more important but it is one of those things you don’t forget about it. ” Ward served as NYSPHSAA president from 2010-12, the second Section 6 administrator to do so after Ron Black, after his term as Section 6 president. An Ellicottville High School and St. Bonaventure graduate (bachelor’s and master’s), Ward returned to Ellicottville as a teacher and football coach in 1975, then an athletic director and principal until 2000, when he became superintendent in Salamanca for four years, then four

more in Olean before returning to ECS. At the same time he was working in athletic administration as a Section 6 principal and superintendents representative, then the NYSPHSAA Central Committee (1995-2006). Since 2008, he served on the Section 6 Athletic Council as the superintendent representative from CA BOCES. He still serves on the NYSPHSAA Championship Advisory Committee. As a football coach, preceding Tim Bergan, Ward’s teams went 50-22-4 with four league championships, two undefeated seasons and he earned the 1980 Big 30 Coach of the Year. “We had to reorganize the structure of the state athletic association in a way that would ensure it would be here for many years to come and it was,” Ward said of his NYSPHSAA presidency. “I think the financial, the structural and the organizational issues that I faced at that time are the things that I’m proud of because we implemented some new policies and procedures and checks and balances to ensure the longterm future of the organization. “One of the things that I’m most proud of too is in my last year as president we hired Robert Zayas, the executive director, and he’s just done a wonderful job. He’s such a great leader for the organization and spokesperson and ... Nina Van Erk, the person before him, she was excellent too. I was the chairman of the committee that recommended Robert to the organization. That’s certainly something that I put at the same level as those things that I mentioned about the structure and organization of the association.” He’s also won the 1996 Western New York High School Football Gordon Bukaty Award and served 20 years as a member, then chairman of the Football

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Federation Division, developing the playoff format and tie-breaking system still used today. He was a 24-year IAABO boys and girls basketball official. Outside of schools, Ward served as a Great Valley Fire Department member since 1970, including 15 years as chief. He helped rebuild the Great Valley Volunteer Fire Company after a devastating fire and won the Outstanding Contribution & Leadership Award in 1995. Started in 2002, the NYSPHSAA Hall of Fame honors coaches, players and administrators throughout the state. Some of the names are instantly recognizable: baseball stars like Craig Biggio (2015) and Carl Yastrzemski (2014), quarterback Boomer Esiason (2008) and former Lakers player and general manager Mitch Kupchak (2007), though the pros don’t always attend the ceremony. But football legend Jim Brown, who played various prep sports at Manhasset Secondary School in Long Island, attended his 2016 induction. “The people who get in for coaching, they might win 500 games in some sport and have seven or eight state championships and they’ve just done some outstanding things,” Ward said. “I’ve been to many of the ceremonies and it’s amazing what some people have done throughout the state and then of course you’ve got some professional athletes. Last year Jimmy Brown was inducted and he came. He’s one of the few (professionals) that have ever actually come to the ceremony. He was great. I talked to him and I’ve still got my pictures with him. “Being selected to this is neat, it’s really unbelievable and it’s hard to even see myself in the room with some of those people.” Ward and his classmates will be inducted July 26 at Thousand Islands Harbor Hotel in Clayton.

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for the seizing of any firearms from an individual. “This is simply an allegation of involuntary confinement,” Capanna told the bar members. “Where the hell are the lawyers?” she demanded. “Where are you? For five years, I’ve had a monopoly” on these cases. “We are here because we are committed to justice.” Judges, Capanna said, are afraid of ruling to return someone’s guns seized under the SAFE Act for fear that person will be involved in the next mass shooting. Report from Page 18 Latona (triple jump) all won ribbons as they placed in those events and garnered points for the "thinclads". Both teams travel to Falconer for the Golden Falcon Invitational on May 5. n The varsity boys baseball team bounced back from a 9-0 loss to Olean on April 26 to defeat Portville 2-0 also at home two days later. Senior Brian Gernatt picked up the win on J.N.Adam from Page 2 deteriorate and remains a shell of the once hustling, bustling campus. SzaboPerricelli visited it recently to take photos and said while she was there, she felt a “sense of comfort there, and peace and serenity.” “The isolation and the rural woodlands … it’s just so beautiful and quiet,” she said. “You hear a lot of birdsong and you hear cars switching (their gears) down the road on Peck Hill Road. But

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Those individuals whose guns have been seized under the SAFE Act — she says the number is 600,000 — represent about 80,000 a year, or 6,500 a month “who are getting sucked into the secret database run by state police,” Capanna said. She said she hasn’t lost a case at the hearing stage involving a SAFE Act seizure over a mental health issue. Persons are entitled to assigned counsel to represent them at the hearing, she added. Capanna said she can’t wait for one of her cases to make it to the Supreme Court where she can make case law with the due process argument. It’s a civil rights fight, she said, adding

the best way to address it is through public education. “That’s our most potent weapon,” Capanna said. Cattaraugus County Court Judge Ronald Ploetz was invited by the Bar Association to comment on Capanna’s presentation. He said he agreed with most of what she said. The judge said he gets two or three of the letters from the state police each month stating someone on the list is believed to have firearms that should be seized until a hearing can be held. The action suspends their Second Amendment rights.

Ploetz said he calls Sheriff Timothy Whitcomb to ask that a deputy who knows the person whose weapons are to be seized go to the house in a low-key manner. Most of the the people are on the list due to depression. “I have yet to do a permanent revocation of any kind,” he told the nearly 50 bar members and guests attending the dinner at the Seneca Allegany Casino. The county attorney investigates the case before the hearing. State police do not attend the hearing. “No one wants to take away these rights,” the judge said. “We don’t like this.”

the mound while striking out five. Classmate Connor Halftown smacked a double that plated one of Gowanda's two runs. The GCS varsity softball team had tough week losing to Olean 10-1 at home on April 26 and again to Portville 3-0 on April 28. The softball team returns home to face Randolph on May 5. The first pitch is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. n The Gowanda varsity boys lacrosse team lost to Medina by the score of 17-9 at home on April 28. The visiting

Mustangs had defeated the Panthers earlier in the season by the score of 198. The "stickmen" will host Lake Shore on May 8 beginning at 7 p.m. n The Gowanda area co-ed youth soccer program for boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 14 will begin on Thursday, May 11 at the George Dispenza Memorial Field located on Broadway Road. The program will run from 6 to 7:30 pm for five consecutive Thursday nights. Previous soccer experience is not mandatory. Call the

program director at 532-4053 or email hidibenton@aol.com to register. n Gowanda Recreation will be accepting applications through May 17 for their six week summer program. Certified lifeguards, playground counselors and arts & crafts instructors are needed. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age, have a strong background in sports and be in good academic standing. Applications can be picked up and returned to the village office at 27 East Main St.

it was a beautiful isolation. It was not frightening. I didn’t feel evil or illness there. I felt a very good energy, a very maternal, healing feeling.” She said one time as she was taking photos, a family of vultures watched her from overhead. She said it was fitting, in a way. “I just felt this almost peaceful resignation that maybe nature does deserve to claim it because we weren’t doing what we should have been doing to reclaim it for a long time,” she said.

The event on May 12 at the Historic Hollywood Theater, a site which is going through its own reclamation, will cover the hospital from its beginning and include conversation about its place in medical, historical and architectural relevance. It will also include information on the ensuing legal battles to determine ownership and landlord responsibility. Having it at the theater will allow people to hear about J.N. Adam Memorial Hospital while surrounded by another restoration project, said Szabo-Perricelli.

“If people hear about a success story, they get to see what is being done at the Hollywood, I want more people to be passionate about J.N. Adam as I am.” The “History, Mystery, Neglect and Hope: A Complete Perspective on the J.N. Adam Memorial Hospital” event is presented by the Museum of disABILITY History and is part of the disABILITY Speaker Series. For additional information or to register, contact David Mack-Hardiman at dmack@people-inc.org or cal 629-3626.

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The reason for my pursuit of a seat is my personal experiences in regard to communication between parents and staff. In dealing with these issues involving my own children, I want to be able to help other parents and families relieve the stress dealing with the same issues. My goal is to build that bridge of open communication between parent and school. I believe in transparency, open comNephew from Page 1 I feel that the board should reflect the values of the community and not always move lockstep with the school administration. We need to balance the desires of administration against the values of our community and the needs of the kids. I think that many times our own graduates Szalay from Page 1 I currently work with children and families to overcome the obstacles and traumatic experiences that may affect their behaviors and prevent them from living at home. I’m confident that my experience and dedication will allow me to be an asset to our school board. I believe that a school board must be responsive and receptive to parents, Weston from Page 1 I currently work for the Seneca Nation Education Department as the higher education coordinator. I believe in the importance of education and the continuance of lifelong learning. I am

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munication between school officials and the community at large. I would like to create a bridge between the staff of the school district, the Board of Education, the parents (or guardians) and the community, including the Native community. This bridge would encompass transparency and open communication with all. I believe in open door policy on the budgeting issues that the community is challenged with. Budgeting issues that we as community members face is increasingly challenged by the state of

the current economy. Together we could face the challenges as a whole, not separate, and hopefully resolve them. I would like to see more effort into combating the drug issue that our children and families face on a daily basis. I would like to see more sponsored education and awareness activities for the younger children, thereby providing the youth with a strong, solid foundation to cope with the issues. I would like to see more internal and external activities for young adults to be able to attain the

skills to combat the drug issues, and/or addressing life skills, such as girls and boys clubs and/or AmeriCorps. The cost to sponsor the programs would come from federal funding such as grants and scholarships. If you would like to sit and talk to exchange information I can be reached at dnhjohn@aol.com. I would like to thank you in advance for your support on May 16.

are passed over, without consideration of what values they can help instill in our kids. I am always willing to listen to your concerns and will consider other viewpoints; however, I will make decisions based on what I feel is best for our community and kids. If you are looking for someone with all the answers, please

consider some of the other candidates because I do not have all the solutions. I think that sometimes we have to make mistakes before we find what works. On a personal note I am a Gowanda graduate, as were my parents. My wife, Barb, and I are proud to be Gowanda residents for over 25 years now. We have raised three successful kids. Each of

them is probably smarter than me. They are all driven to make a difference in their respective communities. I am hardworking and honest. I would not only welcome your vote, but your assistance in making our school better.

staff, students and the community at large, encouraging an open dialog. The board must take input from all groups and weigh all the facts before making a decision. A board member is a trustee of the community that elects him or her. That trustee must be accessible and willing to collaborate with all members of the community. A school board member must build public understanding, support and participation.

My efforts as a board member would center on serving all of the children in the community; one child is no more important than another. We are a diverse community and have to celebrate that diversity. Our schools are here to serve the educational needs of all the children. All stakeholders, parents, all district personnel, and students must be partners in this endeavor if we are to be successful. By working together, we can all share

in the knowledge and satisfaction that we have provided for the educational needs of all children, and have built a district where students, parents, teachers, and staff feel they are welcome and that they belong. I ask for your support because we all have a passion for education, for our children’s tomorrow.

the current chairperson for the Title Vl Parent Committee of Gowanda Central School District and have been a member of the group for four years. This position gave me the avenue to be the driving force behind girl’s lacrosse starting in Gowanda.

I’ve also been a Gowanda Troop Girl Scout volunteer for the last six years. I see firsthand what influence sports and extracurricular activities have on our youth. I like to work with our youth with an emphasis on education and wish to continue making Gowanda a fair and

safe school environment. Please come out to vote “Box 2” on May 16 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Middle School Library. Your vote counts.

Heidi John

Mark D. Nephew

Dana Szalay

Barbara Weston

The annual school budget vote and school board election will be held from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 16 in the Gowanda Middle School Library.

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Old Times Remembered...

Firemen’s Convention in Gowanda, 1935 A huge crowd filled Gowanda’s Village Square on August 9, 1935 to watch a parade during the Southwestern Association of Volunteer Firefighters’ annual convention. Buildings were decorated with patriotic bunting and the main streets were paved with bricks. People even sat or stood on the porch roof of the Martin Hotel on Jamestown Street to view the festivities. The Gowanda historical museum is open Thursdays from 1-4 p.m. at Chestnut and Commercial streets.

Photo courtesy Gowanda Area Historical Society

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CATTARAUGUS

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

Bright Way Baptist Church 23 Gail Drive | 507-6458 Pastor: Thad Kuntz Worship: Sunday, 11 a.m.; Thursday, 7 p.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.

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

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

COLLINS

Collins Friends Meeting Religious Society of Friends (Quaker) Trinity United Church of Christ 2345 Main St. 30 Erie Ave. | 532-3004 | trinityuccgow@yahoo.com Pastor: Janice Ninan Pastor: Rev. Suzanne Hodges Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday, Sunday School Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Special Notes: Free community meal, second Saturday of New Hope Baptist Church 13861 Route 62 near Richardson Road the month from 4 to 6 p.m., January through November Pastors: Jack and Micah Seiler Worship: 10 a.m. Sundays; 7 p.m. Wednesdays

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

EAST OTTO

United Methodist Church 7896 East Flats Road | 257-9452 Pastor: Wesley Tessey Sunday Worship: 9:45 a.m. Free Methodist Church East Otto Road at Brooklyn Corners | 257-3253 Pastor: Raymond Start Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

IRVING

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

LITTLE VALLEY

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

First Congregational Church 301 Rock City St. Pastor: Rev. Sue Fish Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. United Methodist Church 109 Court St. | 938-6150 Pastor: Nathan Lange Sunday Worship: Traditional, 9 a.m.; Contemporary, 11 a.m. Grace Bible Baptist Church & Grace Christian Academy 201 Rock City St. Pastor: Rev. Rich Godinez Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Valley View Baptist Church Routes 242 & 353 at the Y Pastor: Rev. Ken Doyle Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:50 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

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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Dawn Smith. Bidding sheets and instructions may be obtained online at www.cattco.org/bid-request, or at the Cattaraugus County Department of Public Works, 8810 Route 242, Little Valley, NY, 14755. Phone Dawn Smith at 938-9121, ext. 2465 All bids received are subject to all federal and state controls concerning any such equipment. All bids must be accompanied by a NON-COLLUSIVE BIDDING CERTIFICATE. Any bid submitted without such certification will not be accepted. Any bid not meeting ALL specifications will not be considered. The County Legislature reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informalities, and to accept the lowest responsible bid. John Searles County Administrator County Center - 303 Court Street Little Valley, New York 14755

NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Board of Education of the Sole Supervisory District of the Cattaraugus, Allegany, Erie, and Wyoming counties, popularly known as the CattaraugusAllegany Board of Cooperative Educational Services, (in accordance with Section 119-0 of the General Municipal Law) hereby invites the submission of sealed bids for: “Cafeteria Food & Supplies” This is a cooperative bid involving a number of our component school districts. Participating Districts include: AlleganyLimestone, Andover, Belfast, BolivarRichburg, Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES, Cuba- Rushford, Ellicottville, Fillmore, Franklinville, Friendship, Genesee Valley, Hinsdale, Portville, Randolph Academy, Randolph, Scio, and Whitesville. Bids will be received until 1:00 p.m., May 24, 2017 at the CattaraugusAllegany BOCES' Business Office, 1825 Windfall Road, Olean, NY 14760, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened. Specifications and bid forms may be obtained from the Internet on the website www.empirestatebidsystem.co m. (Free vendor registration is required to view the bid. If there are any problems with registration, please call IPT by BidNet at 1-800-835-4603 and ask for their vendor support department.) The Board of Education reserves the right to reject all bids. Board of Education, Sole Supervisory District Counties of Cattaraugus, Allegany, Erie, and Wyoming 1825 Windfall Road Olean, NY 14760 By: Angela Baker, Cooperative Purchasing Coordinator

ing to specifications, will be received by the undersigned, at the Department of Public Works Facility, 8810 Route 242, Little Valley, New York, until Friday, May 19, 2017 at 1:45 P.M. after which they will be publicly opened at 2:00 P.M. (at the same location), by the undersigned, under the direction of the Public Works Committee of the Cattaraugus County Legislature. Each bid, at the time it is received, will be stamped with the date and time of receipt. ALL BIDS MUST BE SEALED AND CLEARLY MARKED: Any bid not clearly marked will not be considered. DPW BID #45 - Overlay of County Road No. 33 (Bone Run Road) and County Road No. 39 (Lebanon Road) Copies of the proposed Contract Documents, Plans, Specifications and Instructions to Bidders will be available May 4, 2017, and may be secured online at www.cattco.org/bid-request or at Cattaraugus County Department of Public Works, 8810 Route 242, Little Valley, New York 14755. Phone Dawn Smith at 9389121, ext. 2465. There will be a $50.00 charge for each set of specifications, plus $8.00 postage if mailed. Checks are to be made payable to the Cattaraugus County Treasurer. The specifications for this project will be available for examination at the offices of; Southern Tier Builders Association, 65 West Main St., Falconer, NY 14733, & on their web site. (STBA website at: www.stba.com Login Page: http://login.onlineplanservice.co m/SP/code.aspx Password: NYBX17-01571BL45 Cattaraugus County Local Law 12-2012 as amended by Local Law 5-2015 requires that the County provide a copy of the Cattaraugus County Vendor Responsibility Form to the low bidder. The low bidder will have 5 business days to return the completed form unless the form was mailed by the county to the vendor, in which case they will have 10 business days from the date of the mailing to return the form. Failure by the low bidder to

submit the form within the above time frame will lead to the automatic rejection of their bid. The contractor must also ensure that all subcontractors to be used on the project complete this form and submit it to the County for approval within 5 days of the preconstruction meeting. Failure to do so may lead to the rejection of the subcontractor at the County’s discretion. Currently the Commissioner of Public Works has approved the CCA-2 (New York State Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire For-Profit Construction) with attachments A, B, and C to serve as the Cattaraugus County Vendor Responsibility Form. The full deposit, according to General Municipal Law, Less any postage costs, will be refunded for complete sets with no missing pages, returned in good condition (NOT MARKED IN OR WRITTEN IN) within 30 days of the award of contract. No refunds will be made for sets returned later than 30 days of the award of contract. All bids must be sent or delivered to Cattaraugus County Department of Public Works, 8810 Route 242, Little Valley, NY 14755. Attention: Dawn Smith. All bids must be accompanied by a NON-COLLUSIVE BIDDING CERTIFICATE and Bid Bond in the amount of 5% of bid total. All substitutions are to be submitted at time of bid as per the contract documents. No substitutions will be considered after the bid date. Any bid submitted without such certification and bid bond will not be accepted. Any bid not meeting ALL specifications will not be considered. Cattaraugus County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informalities, and to accept the lowest responsible bid. John Searles County Administrator County Center - 303 Court Street Little Valley, New York 14755

and County Road No. 58 (Peck Hill Road), for the Cattaraugus County Department of Public Works, according to specifications, will be received by the undersigned, at the Department of Public Works Facility, 8810 Route 242, Little Valley, New York, until Friday, May 26, 2017 at 1:45 P.M. after which they will be publicly opened at 2:00 P.M. (at the same location), by the undersigned, under the direction of the Public Works Committee of the Cattaraugus County Legislature. Each bid, at the time it is received, will be stamped with the date and time of receipt. ALL BIDS MUST BE SEALED AND CLEARLY MARKED: Any bid not clearly marked will not be considered. DPW BID #46 Overlay of County Road No. 12 (OttoEast Otto Road), County Road No. 14 (Reid Hill Road) and County Road No. 58 (Peck Hill Road) Copies of the proposed Contract Documents, Plans, Specifications and Instructions to Bidders will be available May 4, 2017, and may be secured online at www.cattco.org/bid-request or at Cattaraugus County Department of Public Works, 8810 Route 242, Little Valley, New York 14755. Phone Dawn Smith at 938-9121, ext. 2465. There will be a $50.00 charge for each set of specifications, plus $8.00 postage if mailed. Checks are to be made payable to the Cattaraugus County Treasurer. The specifications for this project will be available for examination at the offices of; Southern Tier Builders Association, 65 West Main St., Falconer, NY 14733, & on their web site. (STBA website at: www.stba.com Login Page: http://login.onlineplanservice.com/SP/code.aspx Password: NYBX17-0159846CR Cattaraugus County Local Law 12-2012 as amended by Local Law 5-2015 requires that the County provide a copy of the Cattaraugus County Vendor Responsibility Form to the low bidder. The low bidder will have 5 business days to return the completed form

unless the form was mailed by the county to the vendor, in which case they will have 10 business days from the date of the mailing to return the form. Failure by the low bidder to submit the form within the above time frame will lead to the automatic rejection of their bid. The contractor must also ensure that all subcontractors to be used on the project complete this form and submit it to the County for approval within 5 days of the preconstruction meeting. Failure to do so may lead to the rejection of the subcontractor at the County’s discretion. Currently the Commissioner of Public Works has approved the CCA-2 (New York State Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire For-Profit Construction) with attachments A, B, and C to serve as the Cattaraugus County Vendor Responsibility Form. The full deposit, according to General Municipal Law, Less any postage costs, will be refunded for complete sets with no missing pages, returned in good condition (NOT MARKED IN OR WRITTEN IN) within 30 days of the award of contract. No refunds will be made for sets returned later than 30 days of the award of contract. All bids must be sent or delivered to Cattaraugus County Department of Public Works, 8810 Route 242, Little Valley, NY 14755. Attention: Dawn Smith. All bids must be accompanied by a NON-COLLUSIVE BIDDING CERTIFICATE and Bid Bond in the amount of 5% of bid total. All substitutions are to be submitted at time of bid as per the contract documents. No substitutions will be considered after the bid date. Any bid submitted without such certification and bid bond will not be accepted. Any bid not meeting ALL specifications will not be considered. Cattaraugus County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informalities, and to accept the lowest responsible bid. John Searles County Administrator County Center - 303 Court Street Little Valley, New York 14755

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF FIVE M FRIENDLY AuTO SALES, LLC: Articles of Organization of Five M Friendly Auto Sales, LLC. Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law: The name of the limited liability company is: Five M Friendly Auto Sales, LLC. The date of filing of the Articles of Organization with the Department of State is April 19, 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: 4348 Gile Hollow Road, Hinsdale, NY 14743. 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: John K. Mulryan, 4348 Gile Hollow Road, Hinsdale, NY 14743. The purpose of the business is the sale of used vehicles.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the Overlay of County Road No. 33 (Bone Run Road) and County Road No. 39 (Lebanon Road), for the Cattaraugus County Department of Public Works, accord-

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the Overlay of County Road No. 12 (OttoEast Otto Road), County Road No. 14 (Reid Hill Road)

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VILLAgE OF NORTH COLLINS LEgAL NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids are invited by the Board of Trustees of the Village of North Collins, Erie County, New York, for the Expansion of Fire Doors at the Village Municipal Building located at 10543 Main Street, North Collins, NY. Copies of the specifications for this project are on file in the Village Clerk’s office, 10543 Main Street, North Collins, NY where they may be obtained during the usual business hours 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. Bidders can print their own packets which are available at our website: www.villageofnorthcollins.org; however, a copy of the drawings themselves are available only from the Clerk. Sealed bids will be received at the Village’s Office in the Village Hall, 10543 Main Street, North Collins, NY until 4:00 pm on the 15th day of May, 2017. Sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 6:30 pm on the same day: May 15, 2017. All Bids should be marked “NC Fire Door Expansion Project 2017.” Attention is called to all bidders that section 103-a and 103-d of the General Municipal Law are incorporated in these specifications by reference and that all bids and contracts made and entered into must comply with said section 103-a and 103-d of the General Municipal Law and contain the non-collusive bidding certifications. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all bids submitted to them. Jan Hutchinson Village Clerk/ Treasurer

PuBLIC NOTICE The Collins Fire District is offering for sale, real property located across from the Collins Fire hall, 2365 Main St, Collins, Erie County, New York. Property will be sold by sealed bid only. A copy of the map and appraisal can be viewed at the Town of Collins Clerk's office, 14093 Mill St., Collins, NY during normal business hours. A minimum reserve bid of $500.00 is required. Lot size is 49.5 feet road frontage, 165 feet deep. Purchaser is responsible for all costs associated with the transfer of the property. Purchaser's attorney is responsible for all documentation for transfer of the property. Sealed bids will be accepted at the Town of Collins Clerk's office until 3:00 pm; Wednesday May 17, 2017. Sealed bids will be opened at 7:00 pm on Thursday May 18, 2017 at the monthly meeting of The Board of Fire Commissioners. Meeting location is at Collins Center Fire Hall 3514 Main St. Collins Center, NY 14034 By order of the Board of Fire Commissioners, Michelle Schneider, Secretary

over Cattaraugus Creek, according to specifications, will be received by the undersigned, at the Department of Public Works Facility, 8810 Route 242, Little Valley, New York, until Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 1:45 p.m. after which they will be publicly opened at 2:00 P.M. (at the same location), by the undersigned, under the direction of the Public Works Committee of the Cattaraugus County Legislature. Each bid, at the time it is received, will be stamped showing date and time of receipt. ALL BIDS MUST BE SEALED AND CLEARLY MARKED: Any bid not clearly marked will not be considered. DPW BID #48 Rehabilitation of Ashford Bridge #37, County Road 12 over Cattaraugus Creek The work will consist of the complete removal of the existing superstructure including the bearings. The replacement superstructure will consist of new steel girders superstructure, pier floor beams, a composite concrete deck, railings and bearings. Additionally, the work will also entail concrete repairs to the existing piers and replacement of a scour wall on the south abutment. Project completion date has been set at November 3, 2017. Copies of the proposed Contract Documents, Plans, Specifications and Instructions to Bidders will be available May 1, 2017, and may be secured online at www.cattco.org/bid-request or at Cattaraugus County Department of Public Works, 8810 Route 242, Little Valley, New York 14755. Phone Dawn Smith at 716-938-9121, ext. 2465. There will be a $50.00 charge for each set of specifications, plus $8.00 postage if mailed. Checks are to be made payable to the Cattaraugus County Treasurer. The specifications for this project will be available for examination at the office of Erdman Anthony & Associates, Inc.; 8608 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14221 and Southern Tier Builders Association; 65 West

Main St., Falconer, NY 14733, & on their web site, (STBA website at: www.stba.com). Login Page: http://login.onlineplanservice.com/SP/code.aspx Password: NYBX17-01592AB37 Cattaraugus County Local Law 12-2012 as amended by Local Law 5-2015 requires that the County provide a copy of the Cattaraugus County Vendor Responsibility Form to the low bidder. The low bidder will have 5 business days to return the completed form unless the form was mailed by the county to the vendor, in which case they will have 10 business days from the date of the mailing to return the form. Failure by the low bidder to submit the form within the above time frame will lead to the automatic rejection of their bid. The contractor must also ensure that all subcontractors to be used on the project complete this form and submit it to the County for approval within 5 days of the preconstruction meeting. Failure to do so may lead to the rejection of the subcontractor at the County’s discretion. Currently the Commissioner of Public Works has approved the CCA-2 (New York State Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire For-Profit Construction) with attachments A, B, and C to serve as the Cattaraugus County Vendor Responsibility Form. The full deposit, according to General Municipal Law, Less any postage costs, will be refunded for complete sets with no missing pages, returned in good condition (NOT MARKED IN OR WRITTEN IN) within 30 days of the award of contract. No refunds will be made for sets returned later than 30 days of the award of contract. All bids must be sent or delivered to Cattaraugus County Department of Public Works, 8810 Route 242, Little Valley, NY 14755. Attention: Dawn Smith. All bids must be accompanied by a NON-COLLUSIVE BIDDING CERTIFICATE and Bid Bond in the amount of 5% of bid total. All substitutions are to be submitted at time of bid as

per the contract documents. No substitutions will be considered after the bid date. Any bid submitted without such certification and bid bond will not be accepted. Any bid not meeting ALL specifications will not be considered. Cattaraugus County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informalities, and to accept the lowest responsible bid. John Searles County Administrator County Center - 303 Court Street Little Valley, New York 14755

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.

ANNET TAAPKEN PHOTOgRAPHY, LLC Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/7/17. Cty: Cattaraugus. SSNY desig as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to Annet Taapken, 6970 Kidney Rd., Little Valley, NY 14755. General Purpose.

NOTICE OF SuBSTANCE OF ARTICLES OF ORgANIZATION On 03/23/2017, SuNNY HILL PROPERTIES LLC filed with the NYS Department of State its Articles of Organization. The office to be located in Cattaraugus County. The NY Secretary of State is designated as agent for service of process. The mailing address for the LLC is 79 South Shore Road, Cuba, NY 14727. The purpose of the business is to engage in any lawful activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for Rehabilitation of Ashford Bridge #37, County Road 12

Notice of filing of Articles of Organization of OLEAN RENTAL PROPERTIES LLC Articles of Organization of OLEAN RENTAL PROPERTIES, LLC were filed with the New York State Office of Secretary of State on April 3, 2017. Office Location: Cattaraugus County. The principal business location is located at 6870 Hillibrant Road, Franklinville, New York 14737. The New York Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The New York Secretary of State shall mail process to the LLC at the address of its principal office. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NOTICE OF FORMATION OF KKR Fencing & Outdoor Services, L.L.C. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on April 11, 2017. Office location: Cattaraugus County. The Post Office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is C/O the LLC, 4300 Gooseneck Road, Delevan, NY 14042. Purpose of LLC: to engage in any lawful act or activity. Street address of Principal Business location is: 4300 Gooseneck Road, Delevan, NY 14042.

NOTICE OF SuBSTANCE OF ARTICLES OF ORgANIZATION On 04/0612017, WILLARD SCHRAM, LLC filed with the NYS Department of State its Articles of Organization. The office to be located in Cattaraugus County. The NY Secretary of State is designated as agent for service of process. The mailing address for the LLC is 611 W. State Street, Olean, NY 14760. The purpose of the business is to engage in any lawful activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law.

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OUT & ABOUT 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 to help defray costs. Call 701-3386. n May 6, 9 a.m., “Yarn Spinning and Knitting,” Leon Fire Hall. Provide opportunity to knit a scarf. Part of the “Amish and English Artisans Teach” series presented by the Leon Historical Society. Cost $30 per person; $5 for lunch or bring your own. Call 296-5709. n May 6, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., I Love My Park Day, Allegany State Park. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Volunteers will participate in various cleanup, trimming and rebuilding activities. Visit ptny.org/ ilovemypark. 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 9, 7 p.m. Pine Grove Cemetery Association annual meeting, Collins Town Hall in Collins. 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 SzaboPerricelli, Douglas Platt and Jody Shaw. Free. Call 629-3626. n May 13, 9 a.m., “Quilting — Old and New Techniques,” Leon Fire Hall. Part of the “Amish and English Artisans Teach” series presented by the Leon Historical Society. Cost $30 per person; $5 for lunch or bring your own. Call 296-5709. 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 13, 4 to 6 p.m., Free Community Meal, Trinity United Church of Christ, 30 Erie Ave., Gowanda. Roast pork,sauerkraut, mashed potatoes and more. Free will donations appreciated. n May 13, 4 to 7 p.m., Springville Craft Beer and Wine Festival, Springville Volunteer Fire Company. Various local breweries, wineries and distilleries. Presale tickets $25 at Springville Area Chamber of Commerce office, Sheret Jewelers and B&B Homes. Tickets $30 at the door. Call 592-3331. n May 14, 11:30 until sold out, Drive Through Chicken Barbecue, Immanuel Lutheran Church in Otto. Includes chicken, salad, beans, roll and brownie. Cost $10. n May 14, 11:30 a.m. until sold out, South Dayton Volunteer Fire Company’s annual Mother’s Day Chiavetta’s Chicken Barbecue. Includes half chicken, sides and dessert. Dinner held at South Dayton Fire Company Activities Hall. Cost $10. n May 17, 7 p.m., Craft Night, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Gowanda. Participants are asked to bring glue guns if available. 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 18 & 19, Kiwanis Club of Gowanda annual Geranium Sale, Community Bank’s rear entrance. Call 704-1443. n May 18, 4 p.m., Cruise In, Gowanda Moose Lodge 1382, 201 Aldrich St. in Gowanda. Bring cars or bikes to show off. Food, raffles and more. Call 532-4882. 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 20, 2 p.m, Pie Auction to benefit the Gowanda Ambulance Building Fund, Gowanda Free Methodist Church, 149 W. Main St., Gowanda. To donate a pie contact Linda, 532-3067 or the church, 532-2626.

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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.

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‘Steel Magnolias’ at SCA Submitted photo

“Steel Magnolias” takes the stage at the Carol Mongerson Theater, 37 N. Buffalo St., Springville, on May 11, 12, 13, 19 and 20 at 8 p.m. and May 14 and 21 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for students and seniors and $12 general admission. Group rates are $8 for students and seniors and $10 general admission with a minimum of 15 tickets purchased. Tickets are available online at SpringvilleArts.org or by calling 592-9038. The cast includes (from left) Sarah Boyle (Annelle), Marilyn Heary (Ouiser), Lillian Edmunds (Clairee), Cassie Klahn (Shelby), Alyssa Walsh (M'Lynn) and Pam Morley (Truvy). n May 20, 6 p.m., Meat Raffle to benefit Cub Scout Pack 276, Gowanda Moose Lodge, 301 Aldrich St., Gowanda. Admission $5; doors open at 5 p.m. Chinese auction, door prizes and more. Call 572-9456 or 997-1698. n May 21, noon, 18th annual Crouse 5K Challenge, Gowanda American Legion. Registration at 10 a.m. Half-mile fun run for children 7 and under, 1:15 p.m.; tot spring for children 4 and under, 1:30 p.m.Proceeds benefit Gowanda Central School’s Dennis Crouse Sr. Scholarship Fund and Blue By U Youth Track Club. Cost $15 before May 15 or $20 on race day; GCS student rate $10. Call 860-8782 or email JenniferGernatt@yahoo.com. n May 21, 1 p.m., Towel Raffle Party, Women of the Moose 651 and Local Order of the Moose 1382. Doors open at noon. ADmission board $4; extra boards $1. Chinese auction, raffles and more. n May 21, 2 to 5 p.m., United Heritage Fiddlers meet at North Collins Center Senior. All acoustic instruments

are welcome to participate. Weather permitting. Refreshments provided. Open to the public. No charge. n May 25, 5 p.m., Bertrand Chaffee Hospital Foundation’s fifth annual Garden Party, Springville Country Club. Celebrate career of Darlene Schrantz, RN and honor the memory of Dr. William McMahon. Tickets $80 per couple; $50 each and available at BCH reception desk. Call 592-2871 ext. 1485. n June 2-4, 59th annual Allegany Nature Pilgrimage, Allegany State Park. Draws hundreds of participants to take a deeper look at nature. Visit alleagnynaturepilgrimage.com. n June 2-4, 19th annual Hollywood Happening, downtown Gowanda. Rows of motorcycles line Main Street. Live music, bike parade, tattoo contest, ridein-bike show, Hollywood Happening Charity Ride, food, vendors and more. n June 3 & 4, Elllicottville Outdoor Expo, downtown Ellicottville. A weekend for outdoor family fun in the village. Visit ellicottvilleny.com.

n June 7, 6:30 to 8 p.m., “Kayaking” free outdoor adventure clinic, Quaker Bathhouse at Allegany State Park. Presented by Sportsman Outlet from Bradford, Pa. Part of Allegany State Park’s outdoor adventure clinic series the first Wednesday of each month. Registration not required. Call 354-9101 ext. 236.

COLLINS — Upcoming events taking place at the Collins Public Library: n May 11, 5 p.m., Mother’s Day Program. In preparation for Mother’s Day, the library is hosting an “I love Mom” story time. Come listen to “The Runaway Bunny” and other stories all about moms, then make a sweet craft to celebrate your own magnificent mother. Special refreshments will be provided! May 15, 6:30 p.m., Lego Club, ages 4-12. Registration appreciated. May 18, 5:30 p.m., Trains, ages 3-6. Do you love trains? We do! Hop on for train stories, crafts and songs. Call the library to register. n Did you know? Erie County Library cards are available to all Erie County residents, all individuals who work in Erie County, and all those who live in the Gowanda School tax district. 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. 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.

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