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Memorial Day a long tradition in Gowanda Press photo by Rick Miller

Brett Swiatek (left) of Swiatek Studios, Buffalo, uses a small piece of cloth to remove varnish, smoke and other pollutants from a mural on the wall of the Historic Hollywood Theater in Gowanda.

Hollywood Theater restoration nears end

By Rick Miller County Reporter

GOWANDA — The light at the end of the restoration tunnel is visible at the Historic Hollywood Theater.

It has taken more than 20 years and lots of work from volunteers

and craftsmen to get the theater into the condition it is today at 39 W. Main St. A family-owned Buffalo restoration company, Swiatek Studios, has restored the ceiling and portions of the walls of the 990-seat theater, including a 22foot convex dome at its center of the ceiling. The dome changes

color on a ceiling that took the company four months to clean and preserve.

Some of the walls have been restored as well, including plaster mouldings, rosettes and other decorative pieces.

See Theater, Page 23

By Phil Palen Press Reporter

Memorial Day is our most solemn national holiday.

It originated in the South when groups of women placed flowers on the graves of Confederate soldiers who died in the Civil War. In the North, the town of Waterloo is credited with starting the holiday on May 5, 1866, when its citizens closed their shops and businesses so that everyone could decorate the graves of fallen soldiers.

Two years later, Union General John A. Logan, then the head of a Union veterans’ association, led an effort to unite all the local observances into one national holiday, See Memorial, Page 24

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May 26-June 1, 2017

Former Route 219 bridge open to traffic

Press photo by Rich Place

Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul (center, holding scissors) cuts the ribbon alongside a handful of other local and state officials on the new bridge that carries the former Route 219 over Cattaraugus Creek.

By Rich Place

Managing Editor

SPRINGVILLE — Less than a year after the spectacular implosion of the former Route 219 bridge over the Cattaraugus Creek, officials on Sunday opened the new, $17 million span that provides a direct route between Springville and Ashford.

Teamwork between local communities and elected officials was the theme

of the ribbon cutting ceremony for the project, which was completed under budget and ahead of schedule, according to officials.

“This road, this bridge, this connection symbolizes success and what we’ve accomplished here today,” said Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul, who had the honor of cutting the ribbon less than a year after Governor Andrew Cuomo lowered the detonator to implode the old structure.

Originally scheduled to open next month, the span reopened to traffic on Sunday. The bridge provides easier access to South Cascade Drive in Springville bypassed by the 2010 opening of the new Route 219 expressway extension that carries the highway across the gorge by two twin bridges to the east.

Construction of the new bridge began last June after months of conversation about securing funding and responsibility for the bridge’s upkeep. The unique position of the bridge — directly between Cattaraugus and Erie counties — complicated the planning process and debate ensued about whether the bridge’s responsibility would be that of the state or the two counties.

“This was a long road — and I’m not intending to use a pun here,” said Assemblyman Joseph Giglio, R-Gowanda.

“We were able to secure $300,000 that has gone into an escrow account and that will cover the maintenance of the bridge for the next 22 years,” said State Senator Catharine M. Young, R-Olean.

She later added, “This is a great solution for our local governments.”

For some time, there was conversation over whether a new bridge was necessary, prompting community meetings in Springville comprised mostly of business owners and residents impacted by the bridge’s closure.

“This bridge is their lifeline and, after some thoughtful discussions, the people have their bridge,” said Nils Wikman, deputy mayor for Springville. “This $17 million investment in infrastructure will

serve our communities for decades to come, proving that governments can do the right thing if we work together to do the people’s business.”

Young stressed the importance of the bridge not only for businesses but also for better access to Bertrand Chaffee Hospital in Springville and providing a thoroughfare over the gorge for members of the Amish community.

“There is truly a spirit of cooperation here, a spirit of partnership between the state and local governments and the business community,” said Young. “It just shows that by working together we get the job done.”

Governor Cuomo pushed the plunger on June 2, 2016 to set off 35 pounds of explosives that imploded the former bridge and the 59-year-old structure fell into the Cattaraugus Creek below.

Since that time, a detour has been utilizing the northbound span of one of the new Route 219 bridges, allowing access between Miller Road in Ashford and South Cascade Drive in Springville during the construction.

Hochul said the project was a testament to the governor’s commitment to the region and investment in infrastructure and jobs, with more than 230 being created both directly and indirectly by the project, she said.

“It also showcases the spectacular beauty of this gorge that I believe is unparalleled,” said Hochul. Joined by a variety of other local officials, she took See Bridge, Page 22

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William Cain (left), of Gowanda, talks with visitors, showing them the boundary line in his capacity as a monitor on The Nature Conservancy’s private property on the South Branch of Cattaraugus Creek, adjacent to the Zoar Valley Multiple Use Area near Gowanda. His efforts over 10 years and an enforcement of trespass violations have led to fewer injuries and deaths in the gorge.

Zoar Valley campaign has reduced injuries, deaths

By Rick Miller County Reporter

GOWANDA — For the past 10 years, William Cain has spent weekends during summer months warning visitors away from The Nature Conservancy’s private property along the South Branch of Cattaraugus Creek in Zoar Valley.

In that time, the number of emergency rescues and injuries have plummeted and there has only been one death, Cain said in an interview on the South Branch where he organized a creek cleanup last Saturday.

With Memorial Day Weekend comes the start of the summer season and stepped-up information and enforcement efforts along the South Branch in the town of Persia.

Cain and other Nature Conservancy

volunteers inform visitors walking up the South Branch from the Forty Road parking area that the creek is private, starting about 900 feet upstream. They tell people the reason The Nature Conservancy has closed the area leading to the Big Falls is because the area was trashed by groups of people and because of the history of injuries and deaths.

Before the section was closed, Cain said a rescue party needed to be called almost weekly during the summer months for accidents.

The state Department of Environmental Conservation has restricted access to the other side of the South Branch as well, Cain notes. State DEC officers, state troopers and sheriff’s deputies have issued hundreds of tickets over the past decade.

“We get people coming here from all over,” Cain said, adding Zoar Valley’s attractions are all over the internet on Facebook, YouTube and web pages.

He said visitors usually want to go the the falls, two miles from parking lot.

“Before we started this, there were a lot of rescues,” Cain said. “It’s easier to prevent rescues. The aim is to prevent people from going upstream.”

Cain and the other volunteers tell visitors they are subject to being ticketed for trespass if they continue upstream. Cain said some ignore the warning and “say they’ll take their chance with a ticket.”

“We don’t arrest anybody,” he said.

“We just hand out literature and tell See Zoar, Page 22

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May 26-June 1, 2017

Cuomo official visits GHS to talk free tuition

By Rich Place

Managing Editor

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GOWANDA — The Gowanda High School on Wednesday hosted a high ranking official of the Cuomo administration to speak directly to students about the state’s Excelsior Scholarship, which provides free tuition for New York students enrolled at SUNY or CUNY colleges.

Lonnie Threatte, vice president of the state’s Higher Education Services Corporation, spoke to freshmen, sophomores and juniors at Gowanda High School and answered roughly a dozen questions from students and community members pertaining to the scholarship.

Threatte also serves as assistant secretary of education in Cuomo’s executive chamber.

“If you want to be financially viable in life, you need to get certificates from your local college, an associate’s degree or a bachelor’s degree,” he told students,

informing them 70 percent of jobs in 2020 will require a college degree. “You have to get some type of post-secondary education after leaving high school.”

He also cited $86 billion statewide in student loan debt as a problem causing graduates to not purchase cars or homes and not contribute as frequently into the local economy.

“We are traveling the state talking about free tuition,” he said. “We want to cover the cost of tuition for all of our New York state students who are attending public colleges.”

The stop in Gowanda by someone from the governor’s office was only one of six in the state to be performed at a high school and the only such presentation in Western New York, according to Superintendent Jim Klubek. “ I see it as them recognizing us as a school district on the rise,” he told students at the beginning of the presentation. “And See Excelsior, Page 7

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Lonnie Treatte, vice president of the state’s Higher Education Services Corporation, spoke to Gowanda High School students on Wednesday about the state’s Excelsior Scholarship.

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Hollywood Happening ready to roll

By Rich Place

Managing Editor

GOWANDA — The roar of motorcycles and the tunes of a variety of musicians will envelop downtown Gowanda next weekend, June 2 through June 4, for the 19th annual Hollywood Happening.

The festival, one of this region’s marquee motorcycle events, is the largest fundraiser of the year for the Historic Hollywood Theater, which has been the recipient of a handful of grants in recent months.

“That’s how it started and that’s why it continues,” said Dr. Dana Anderson, who has led the effort to organize the event for 10 years.

Proceeds from this year’s event will help to provide the more than $200,000 in matching funds that are needed to complement grants the theater received since December.

Attendees at this year’s Hollywood Happening will not only enjoy all the motorcycle-themed events and music but will also get to tour the theater, which has seen significant process since the event last year.

“It’ll be nice for them to just see the theater, including the inside of it, when they come up,” said Dr. Anderson of visitors to the festival. “The lobby is completed done now and the mural is being worked on, so they can see those things going on.”

Arguably one of the highlights of this year’s festival is the return of Artemis Pyle, a member of Lynyrd Skynyrd, who will perform on the main stage from 9 p.m. to midnight on Saturday. He last played at the Hollywood Happening in 2011.

Dr. Anderson said another highlight is the One Wheel Revolution motorcycle stunt show, which has shows on Center Street at 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Saturday and noon, 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Sunday.

“Definitely the One Wheel Revolution stunt show is pretty neat,” said Dr. Anderson. “It’s neat that they do

all of these things on Harley-Davidson motorcycles — that’s a big thing.”

In Jest, which is deemed “gravitydefying entertainment with oddball Nels Ross,” will also be holding three shows each on Saturday and Sunday at the theater in the Western New York natives returning to the festival.

Favorite events like the tattoo contest will also be returning. That event is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Saturday.

Registration will take place from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Also on Saturday, the Hollywood Theater/J.C. Seneca Foundation Charity Run will begin at noon following a three-hour registration period at Native Pride in Irving. Participants are expected back to Gowanda around 3 p.m.

Other bands on the main stage announced for the event include Turbulence from 8 p.m. to midnight Friday; Mid Life Crisis from noon to 3 p.m.

Saturday; Boogie Monsters from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday; Darkwater Duo from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday; and Wasted Whiskey from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday.

The hometown showcase, featuring local musicians, will be held on the main stage from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday.

Also, the Harley Davidson Factory Demo Fleet will be available at Gowanda Harley Davidson from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.

With the end in sight for the restoration of the Hollywood Theater, Dr. Anderson said it’s uncertain what role future Hollywood Happenings will take; he said he’s on board to plan the event through its 20th year, which will take place next year.

“After we have the funding it may continue in some other way, but we’re not sure,” he said. “We’re planning to go through another year before I retire from it — this is my 17th year of working it and my 10th year of planning it.”

The event raises between $30,000 and $40,000 annually for the theater’s restoration, according to Dr. Anderson.

The complete schedule includes: Friday, June 2 n 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — H-D Demo Fleet, Gowanda Harley Davidson n 3 p.m. — Vendors/Beer Garden opens n 3 to 8 p.m. — Registration for Saturday’s Wicked Glenn Tattoo Contest, at Hollywood Hut Theater Tent n 3 to 8 p.m. — Register for Sunday’s Snyder-Farey Allstate Insurance Ridein Bike Show, at Allstate Tent on Main Street n 4 to 7 p.m. — Hometown Showcase, at Main Stage n 5 p.m. — Close West Main Street to traffic n 6:30 p.m. — Bike Parade Lineup, at Gowanda Harley-Davidson n 7 p.m. — Bike Parade leaves Gowanda Harley-Davidson n 7:30 p.m. — Arrival of Bike Parade Downtown & Opening Ceremonies n 7:30 p.m. to midnight — VIP tent open n 8 p.m. to midnight — Turbulance, at Main Stage n Midnight — Beer garden closes

n 3 p.m. — Approximate arrival of the Hollywood Theater/JC Seneca Foundation Charity Run n 3 to 4:30 p.m — Wicked Glenn Tattoo Contest, at Main Stage n 5 to 8 p.m. — Boogie Monsters, at Main Stage n 5 p.m. to midnight — VIP Tent open n 8 p.m. — Announcements n 9 p.m. to midnight — Artimus Pyle, at Main Stage n Midnight — Beer garden closes

Saturday, June 3 Featured Daily — One Wheel Revolution V-twin Motorcycle Stunt Show, at Center Street. Showtimes 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. n Featured Daily — In Jest, GravityDefying Entertainment with Oddball Nels Ross, Historic Hollywood Theater.

Showtimes noon, 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. n 9 a.m. to noon — Hollywood Theater/JC Seneca Foundation Charity Run, registration at Native Pride in Irving.

Noon departure. n 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Register for Sunday’s Snyder-Farey Allstate Insurance Ride-in Bike Show, at the Allstate Tent on Main Street n 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. — Registration for Wicked Glenn Tattoo Contest at Hollywood Hut theater tent n 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — H-D Demo Fleet, at Gowanda Harley-Davidson n 11 a.m. — Vendors open n Noon — Beer tent opens n Noon to 3 p.m. — Mid Life Crisis, at Main Stage

Sunday, June 4 Featured Daily — One Wheel Revolution V-twin Motorcycle Stunt Show, at Center Street. Showtimes noon, 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. n Featured Daily — In Jest, GravityDefying Entertainment with Oddball Nels Ross, Historic Hollywood Theater. Showtimes 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. n 10 a.m. to noon — Registration for Snyder-Farey Allstate Insurance Ride-in Bike Show, at VIP tent n 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — H-D Demo Fleet, at Gowanda Harley Davidson n 11 a.m. — Vendors open n Noon — Beer Garden opens n Noon to 3 p.m. — Darkwater Duo, at Main Stage n Noon to 4 p.m. — Snyder-Farey Allstate Insurance Ride-in Bike Show, voting at VIP Tent n 4 to 7 p.m. — Wasted Whiskey, at Main Stage n 7 p.m. — Closing ceremonies, raffle drawings and announce motorcycle winner

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New bridge is a symbol government can work Government doesn’t always work as lighted not only the work by politicians it’s intended to, and there’s columns in to hammer out an agreement between the state, the two counties and the two newspapers across the country every towns around it, but it also highlighted day addressing it. the voices of the people But it’s worth pointwho gathered for meeting out times when it ings to advocate for does work, including the building of a new the opening of the forbridge. mer Route 219 bridge Nils Wikman, deputy between Cattaraugus mayor for Springville, and Erie counties earsaid it best at the lier this week. The fact ceremony on Sunday, there is traffic driving noting that the particiacross the bridge today pation by area residents is a testament to that in the process was a reand it’s something we minder of why governshould build on. ment serves the people.

Nearly seven years Rich Place He also said it proved ago, officials cut the Managing Editor “governments can do ribbon on a $125 milthe right thing if (politilion project that uncians) work together to do the people’s veiled four new miles of Route 219 expressway that bypassed Springville’s business.”

Public meetings held in Springville business district on Cascade Drive. prior to the implosion of the old bridge Suddenly, conversation ensued made it apparent that business owners about whether a third route across the gorge — the old Route 219 bridge that there wanted a new bridge. Politicians had carried cars across it for more than listened and plenty of them — most of 50 years — was even necessary. That’s whom were in attendance at the ribbon where this grassroots effort began that cutting ceremony — worked to reach agreements. ensured Cascade Drive and Miller All that behind the scenes work Road wouldn’t be dead ends.

— which included securing $300,000 Press conferences prior to ceremofrom the state for minor bridge mainnial ribbon cuttings are always full of tenance for the next two decades — cliches about teamwork and have a knack for making politicians say all the was celebrated with a ribbon cutting right things about jobs and businesses. ceremony on Sunday.

The implosion of the former bridge But comments made Sunday high-

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last June could have had a much different outlook. It could have signaled the end of a direct route from Ashford to Springville and the need for commuters to continue on the expressway without stopping in Springville.

But instead, the implosion was a celebration of new things to come.

It was 353 days between the time the old bridge fell into the gorge to the ribbon cutting of the new, $17 million structure. That’s impressive. And compared to the expressway expansion project completed in 2010 that cost more than anticipated, this one was completed under budget — original reports estimated it at roughly $22 million.

This momentum — this ability to have local and state governments work together, as well as governments and the people they represent — needs to continue.

The idea of expanding Route 219 expressway from Springville to Salamanca has grown tiresome because of its lack of progress. We’re only four miles farther along than we were in the 1970s, when the need to build the expressway was addressed with the same quotes and mentality we’ve heard recently.

Let’s use that same teamwork officials mentioned at the ribbon cutting on Sunday to get a plan for the expressway expansion. Otherwise, that eerie-looking end of the expressway in the woods just south of Peters Road

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will be a permanent reminder of good ideas without execution.

On a similar note, we can also collaborate to improve the safety of commuters at the intersection of Peters Road and Route 219 created when the expressway opened more than six years ago.

A blind hill immediately before the intersection — coupled with the lack of warning that a major intersection is even approaching — continues to make for an interchange that is beyond dangerous.

Elsewhere in this vicinity where Route 219 turns — like its intersections with Route 242 in Ellicottville and its intersection with Route 417 in Salamanca, for example — flashing lights and large signs alert commuters. In Ashford, the surprise and abrupt turn with only routine road signs forces more cars make U-turns than I’d like to see.

Even minor improvements could save lives there.

A round of applause goes out to everyone — including area residents, business owners, politicians and those involved in the construction work itself — on getting the Cascade Drive/Miller Road Bridge open.

Let’s keep that momentum going.

(Rich Place is managing editor of The Gowanda Press and The Salamanca Press. He can be reached at rplacesp@gmail.com.)

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Memorial Day ... a time to remember We pay grateful Memorial Day will tribute to our American soon be here. In fact, for veterans and to all of our most of us, Memorial current armed service Day is everyday. and civilian personnel We remember the who are in the valiant valiant and noble sacservice of our country. rifices that have been The story of America made on our behalf. We has been written by the remember the words of selfless and noble deeds Ronald Reagan when he of hardworking and dedsaid, “Freedom is never icated men and women more than one generadedicated to liberty and tion away from extincRobert L. Heichberger justice in a free society. tion. We didn’t pass it Contributing Columnist Our American veterans to our children in the and current service and bloodstream. It must be non-uniformed personfought for, protected and nel are truly endemic of that ranking. handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years We extol them for their dedication to our homeland and liberty. Their noble telling our children and our children’s service is endemic of American Excepchildren what it was once like in the tionalism.

United States where men were free.”

Today, the United States stand as a Many in our community and in our beacon of hope for all humanity because country have stood firm on behalf of our nation’s experiment as a republic freedom and liberty. We will not forget has been guarded and ennobled by these on this Memorial Day or any day, dedicated men and women of yesterday the valiant sacrifice of those men and women who gave the supreme sacrifice and today.

Often, we take for granted the freefor their country. They are indeed a doms we enjoy. Those freedoms were most honorable part of exceptionalism paid for with the lives of others few of in America.

us actually knew. This is a time to remember. For this is a national debt that can only be truly repaid by individual Americans. By honoring the nation’s war dead, we preserve their memory and thus memorialize their service and sacrifice.

Over the course of our history, some 42 million Americans have serve — and more than one million have given the supreme sacrifice — so that we and future generations of Americans might live in freedom. We are the beneficiaries of their courage, their sacrifice and their dedication, and so are countless of freedom loving people around the world.

Currently and in the past century alone, through two world wars and the long, tense struggles of the Cold War, and on the front lines in such conflicts as Korea, Vietnam, Beirut, Grenada, Panama, Somalia, Haiti, the Persian Gulf, the Balkans, Iraq and Afghanistan — our brave men and women in uniform and out of uniform have risked their lives.

They risked all they had to protect U.S. interests, assist our allies, promote peace and advance freedom. They fought our enemies on foreign shores, at sea and in the air to preserve freedom.

They had no second thoughts as to what had to be done.

Ronald Reagan said it well, “No arsenal, or no weapon in the arsenals of the world, is so formidable as the will and moral courage of free men and women.”

President Kennedy once said, “Democracy is never a final achievement. It is a call to untiring effort, to continual sacrifice and to the willingness, if necessary, to die in its defense.”

We give thanks to these brave men and women and current members of our Armed Forces and willing civilians for their valiant dedication. Whether serving on bases and in ports at home or deployed across the globe, they have endured hardship and danger to protect our nation and to assist freedom loving people around the world. Their deeds of commitment and valor bind us in our past, inspire us in the present, and strengthen us to meet the challenges of the future.

They were and are truly faithful to their country and an inspiration we will not forget.

As we reflect on these men and women of virtue, we say thank you. And as a former U.S. Marine, I say Semper Fidelis.

Excelsior from Page 4 from?” After some clarification, he explained he was curious how the Excelsior Scholarship is being paid for by the state.

I think it’s fantastic we are starting to get “The money comes from general tax some notice around here.” receipts,” said Threatte. He went on to Several of the questions asked folnote positive attributes about Cuomo’s tax lowing a brief outline of the Excelsior levels on the middle class, the lowest since Scholarship centered around specific World War II, he said. requirements — how income levels are Threatte emphasized the money will determined in a split family household also be returned to the state by graduates or how is residency and employment spending money on cars, houses and other determined post-graduation, for example. products and services in-state that would The questions were virtually split evenly have otherwise been spent on student between students and community memloans. Plus, because the Excelsior Scholarbers. ship has a requirement that college career One student noted he has a “spicy” must be completed on time, there’s potenquestion for Threatte, and asked, “I was wondering, where is all the money coming tial some students could graduate early.

Instead of spending extra years paying for college, Threatte said, “you’re buying a car, you’re buying a house, you’re shopping at the local stores, you’re eating food at the restaurants, you’re participating in the economy and generating more money for all of us.”

The majority of the presentation focused on specific eligibility requirements for the Excelsior Scholarship, including a household income less than $100,000 for the 2017-18 academic year; that a student completes 30 credits per year and that the student lives and, if they are employed, works in the state after graduation for the same number years they received the scholarship.

Threatte noted the scholarship is only available to students enrolled in public schools in the state and does not apply to private colleges or universities.

“We do not extend this onto private colleges — their tuition is significantly higher,” he told students. “As part of this budget we did enact a program for private schools that will give you $6,000.”

The program, called Enhanced TAP, will award $3,000 from the state and $3,000 from the college, he said. It follows similar guidelines to the Excelsior Scholarship.

Following the program, Threatte stayed to answer additional questions from students near the front of the auditorium.

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Lee ‘Butch VanCise DAYTON — Lee “Butch” VanCise, 66, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday (May 17, 2017) at Buffalo General Hospital.

He was born July 11, 1950 in Otto, the son of the late Doyle Sr. and June (Shore) VanCise.

On Sept. 27,1975, he married the former Ann Baum, who survives.

Mr. VanCise was a truck driver for many years, driving for Wulf Trucking, Smith Trucking and Heil Trucking over his career. He was a member of the Slovenian Club and Sons of the American Legion in South Dayton. He also was an avid outdoorsman.

Besides his loving wife of 41 years, he is survived by three sons, Lee

VanCise Jr. of East Otto, Scott VanCise of Gowanda, and Jeremy VanCise of Dunkirk; six grandchildren, Skyla, RyLee, Qwynn, Keri, Cody and Jeffrery, and one on the way; three grandchildren, Mya, Kolbi and Zoey and two on the way; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a brother, Doyle VanCise Jr.; and a sister, Elaine Kraengel.

Friends called Sunday (May 21, 2017) at the Mentley Funeral Home Inc., 105 East Main St., Gowanda. Funeral services were held Sunday from the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the Cattaraugus Rod and Gun Club or the Gowanda Ambulance Service.

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Ed Brodbeck, who has portrayed General U.S. Grant for years, will present at the Lucy Bensley Center in Springville on Wednesday, May 31.

U.S. Grant impressionist to present May 31 in Springville SPRINGVILLE — The Western New York Civil War Society, in conjunction with Echoes Through Time and the Lucy Bensley Center, on May 31 will host a portrayal of General U.S. Grant by impressionist Ed Brodbeck.

Brodbeck, who has portrayed General Grant for several years and has performed extensive research on the former Civil War general and U.S. President, will speak on the Battle of Shiloh. The battle took place in April 1862 in southwestern Tennessee and was the bloodiest battle in American history up to that time.

As General Grant, Brodbeck will provide an “eyewitness” account of the battle.

The presentation will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 31 at the Lucy Bensley Center, 23 N. Buffalo St., Springville. It’s part of a monthly series hosted by The Western New York Civil War Society, with presentations held on the last Wednesday of each month.

Admission is free and the public is welcome to attend. Donations will be accepted for the Civil War Preservation Trust. Light refreshments will be served.

For additional information, contact Tom Place, curator at Echoes Through Time, at 957-2740 or the Lucy Bensley Center at 592-0094.

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Corning teacher seeks Democratic nod to run against Reed in ‘18

By Rick Miller County Reporter

CORNING — Rick Gallant, a Corning teacher and basketball coach, declared his candidacy Wednesday for the Democratic nomination for the 23rd Congressional District.

If nominated, Gallant would face four-term Rep. Tom Reed, a Republican of Corning.

Gallant has served as a teacher and basketball coach in the CorningPainted Post School District for the past 17 years.

A former assistant college basketball coach and sportswriter, Gallant and his wife, Amy, moved to the area 20 years ago and ran a small business running whitewater rafting tours.

“I am an educator, coach and father who has devoted his life to educating young people and serving

our communities,” Gallant said in a press statement. “I look forward to taking that work ethic and focus to Congress to ensure our children have a bright future, and to bring good jobs to our district.”

Gallant said, “Our Congressman, Tom Reed, is voting in lockstep with Donald Trump and his party. He says one thing here at home, but votes another way once he’s in Washington.

It’s time for a representative who will deliver more than lip service.

“I’m running for Congress because I’m willing to walk the walk.”

As a teacher and coach, Gallant said, “I know that we need to give our children the skills and abilities to succeed in the 21st century and make sure that young people who grow up here can stay here, and become caring, productive citizens. We need to give all students the opportunity to attend college if they qualify, and make sure they don’t graduate bur-

dened with huge loan debt.”

Gallant said, “I ran a small business and I understand the opportunities and challenges our families face.

We can grow the local economy and bring jobs back to the region by enacting tax reform that supports middle-class families and eliminating wasteful spending.”

“I know that repealing the Affordable Care Act and putting insurance companies in charge of our healthcare would be disastrous. And as the father of two daughters, I won’t sit silently as Rep. Reed and President Trump cut off funding for Planned Parenthood.”

Gallant said, “The residents of our district deserve someone who has walked in their shoes, someone who will truly listen to their needs, and who will do everything he can to make life better for his constituents.

I am that person, and I look forward to getting to work.”

Rick Gallant

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POLICE REPORTS CATT. CO. SHERIFF’S OFFICE

n DELEVAN — John Cutler, 34, of 112 S. Main St., Apt. 4, Delevan, was arrested May 15 on a warrant for violation of probation. The warrant was issued by Cattaraugus County Court. Cutler was transported to Cattaraugus County Jail and held to await further court proceedings. n LITTLE VALLEY — Joshua R. Wanatee, 34, of Nedrow, turned himself in on an unspecified bench warrant out of Cattaraugus County Court at 7:45 p.m.

May 17. Wanatee was remanded to Cattaraugus County Jail and held without bail. n GREAT VALLEY — Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a domestic incident May 17 at 9:59 p.m. Codi T. Curtin, 20, of Great Valley, was charged with criminal mischief, unlawful imprisonment and harassment. Curtin was remanded to Cattaraugus County Jail.

NEW YORK STATE POLICE n MACHIAS — Deanna L. Gardiner, 50, of Machias, was charged with thirddegree grand larceny, a class D felony, and first-degree offering to file a false instrument, a class E felony, at 9761 State Route 16. She was released on bail. n YORKSHIRE — William G. Church, 30, of Yorkshire, was charged at 1:45 p.m. May 18 with second-degree criminal contempt after allegedly violating an order of protection.

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n SPRINGVILLE — Robert Mundt, 37, no permanent address given, was charged May 15 with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and a seatbelt violation following a traffic stop on West Main Street for a seatbelt violation. During the stop, it was revealed Mundt had a suspended license. Mundt was transported to Erie County Holding Center in lieu of $250 bail to appear in court at a later date. n GOWANDA — James Covert, 35, of South Dayton, was arrested May 16 on South Water Street on an outstanding warrant. Deputies were assisted by the Gowanda Police Department. Covert was transported to Erie County Holding Center to appear in court at a later date. n IRVING — Rodney Coulon, 46, of Collins was charged May 16 with thirddegree aggravated unlicensed operation and obstructed view following a traffic stop on Versailles Plank Road for an obstructed view. During the stop, it was revealed Coulon’s license was suspended.

Coulon was transported to Erie County Holding Center on $250 bail pending a court appearance. n BOSTON — Tyler Greenert, 22, of Boston, was charged May 16 with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of marijuana and inadequate exhaust following a traffic stop for an inadequate exhaust on Route 219. During the stop, deputies found marijuana and cocaine in Greenert’s possession. Greenert was released to appear in court at a later date.

n EVANS — Members of the Erie County Sheriff’s Investigation Unit were requested May 17 by Evans Police to an Eisenhower Avenue residence to determine the cause and origin of a fire. Investigators determined the fire to be accidental in the laundry room of the residence. Additional details, including a damage amount, were not provided. n IRVING — A 21-year-old female driver was transported via ambulance May 17 to Lake Shore Hospital for an arm injury following a rollover crash on Southwestern Boulevard. The female, whose name was not provided, was cited for the accident and had traffic summons to appear in court at a later date. No additional information was provided. n GOWANDA — Nicholas Mason, 20, of Collins, was charged May 17 with disorderly conduct, unlawful possession of marijuana and an equipment infraction following a traffic stop on Buffalo Street for inadequate license plate light. During the stop, Mason became belligerent with the deputy who stopped him and was found to be in possession of marijuana.

Mason was transported to Erie County Holding Center on $100 bail to appear in court at a later date. n BOSTON — Melissa Burdic, 46, of Springville, was charged May 18 with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation; a passenger in the vehicle, Michael Burdic, 51, of Springville, was arrested on an outstanding bench warrant from Yorkshire Town Court following a traffic stop for an unspecified traffic offense on Route 219. During the stop, it was revealed Melissa Burdic had a suspended license. She was released to appear in court at a later date; Michael Burdic was turned over to New York State Police in Machias. n IRVING — Kayla Parker, 21, of Collins, was charged May 20 for thirddegree aggravated unlicensed operation, unlicensed operation, obstructed view, uninsured motor vehicle and unlawful possession of marijuana following a traffic stop on Southwestern Boulevard for an obstructed view. During the stop,

it was revealed Parker had a suspended license. Parker was turned over to the Evans Police Department on an outstanding warrant. n CONCORD — Cody Connor, 28, of Springville, was charged May 18 with driving while ability impaired by drugs and other vehicle and traffic offenses following a single vehicle crash on Sharp Street in which Connor drove off the roadway, striking a parked car in a driveway. A drug recognition expert completed an evaluation of Connor, who consented to a blood draw at Bertrand Chaffee Hospital. Connor was released to a family member to appear in court at a later date. n CONCORD — A 19-year-old Colden resident was charged May 19 with leaving the scene of an injury crash, uninspected vehicle, unsafe tires, failure to maintain a lane of traffic, failure to keep right and speed not reasonable and prudent following a single vehicle accident on Transit Line, where a vehicle struck a tree and crashed into a ditch.

Upon arrival deputies observed signs of an injured person that was driving the vehicle but fled the scene. An investigation located the driver, who was transported to Bertrand Chaffee Hospital with neck and facial injuries. The individual, whose name was withheld due to age, was released to appear in court at a later date. n CONCORD — Deputies responded to a single vehicle crash May 21 on Sharp Street, where it was reported a female driver struck a tree and had a leg injury. The vehicle also struck a driveway bridge and mailboxes. The female driver, whose name was not provided, was transported to Bertrand Chaffee Hospital. The investigation of the crash determined the driver was distracted by a passenger and pet cat in the vehicle. No injuries to the passenger or the cat were reported. n SPRINGVILLE — Scott Weaver, 45, of Springville, was charged May 22 with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation following a traffic stop on South Cascade Drive for an unspecified traffic offense. During the stop, it was revealed Weaver had a suspended license.

Weaver was released to appear in court at a later date.

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POLICE REPORTS/CATTARAUGUS COUNTY COURT REPORT Woman pleads not guilty to driving drunk with child in car LITTLE VALLEY — A woman pleaded not guilty Monday in Cattaraugus County Court to charges of driving drunk on Christmas Eve with a child in her car.

Jamie Vereecken, 35, pleaded not guilty to aggravated driving while intoxicated with a child as a passenger, a class E felony; two counts of driving while intoxicated and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, class A misdemeanors; and failure to stop when emerging from a driveway, a violation, according to District Attorney Lori Rieman, whose office reported the case among others that were heard Monday.

On Dec. 24 in Little Valley, Vereecken allegedly operated a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content of 0.14 percent with a child 15 or younger as a passenger.

The matter has been adjourned for motions.

IN OTHER CASES reported by Rieman: n Daniel P. Ryan, 31, of Olean, pleaded guilty to tampering with physical evidence, a class E felony. The charges stem from an incident that occurred on March 31 in Olean. Sentencing is scheduled for July 9, 2018, upon successful completion of Drug Treatment Court. n Jaron Anthony Ball, 21, of Salamanca, was sentenced to two-and-athird to seven years in state prison for his conviction to first-degree disseminating indecent material to minors, a class D felony, and a year term to run concurrent for his conviction to sexual misconduct, a class A misdemeanor. The charges stem from a Sept. 18 incident in Great Valley. n Casey R. Gilcrease, 25, of Delevan, was sentenced to 10 years proba-

tion and six months incarceration for third-degree rape, a class E felony; and three years probation for endangering the welfare of a child, a class A mis-

demeanor. On Nov. 12, in Machias, Gilcrease, being 20 or older, alledgley engaged in sexual intercourse with another person younger than 17.

Yorkshire man arrested for stabbing YORKSHIRE — A Yorkshire man was charged with felony assault for allegedly stabbing a woman early Tuesday, May 16.

William P. Lechner, 22, of Yorkshire, was charged with first-degree assault, a class B felony; and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, a class A misdemeanor.

At approximately 2 p.m., state police and the Bureau of Criminal Investigation responded to Old Olean Road in the town of Yorkshire for a possible stabbing. Upon further investigation, police reported Lechner had stabbed a 19-year-old female victim in the abdomen. She successfully underwent surgery at a local hospital and was released.

Lechner was arraigned and remanded to the Cattaraugus County Jail and held in lieu of $10,000 bail.

State police were assisted by the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Department and the Village of Arcade Police Department.

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Springville Dairy Fest scheduled for June 2-4 SPRINGVILLE — The Western New York Dairy/Agricultural Festival will be held this year June 2 to June 4 with a “God Bless Our Farmers” theme.

One of the highlights of the festival, a 90-minute parade, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday. Parade announcer locations at front porch of the Warner Museum; at Main and Mechanic streets (judges stand); and cross from Fiddler’s

Green Park.

Other entertainment includes live music each day in the music tent. Kiddie and teen rides, a food court and vendors will also be available all three days.

The majority of the events will be held behind Springville Griffith Institute High School grounds, 290 N. Buffalo St. A complete schedule can be found on the festival’s website,wnydairyagfest.

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Local rappers to perform at SCA SPRINGVILLE — Local rappers Hooizzy (Andrew Duwe) and JP (Money) Nabozny are hitting the stage at Springville Center for the Arts with Constant Climax Recovery: Songs & Stories on Saturday, May 27.

Duwe and Nabozny first met in sixth grade. Fast friends, they shared a love of music and later, an addiction to painkillers and other drugs. Their hip-hop music group Constant Climax followed the rise of their friendship and fell apart as their personal struggles deepened.

Both found paths to recovery and will share stories and music. Original DJ CUFX will join the performance.

The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5 at the door. This show is for all ages.

The Carol Mongerson Theater is located at Springville Center for the Arts, 37 N. Buffalo St., Springville.

For more information, call 592-9038 or visit SpringvilleArts.org.

Annual Amish Relief Auction Saturday in Cherry Creek CHERRY CREEK — The 14th annual Amish Relief Auction will be held Saturday at the Empire Livestock Market in Cherry Creek.

The Conewango Valley Amish community in western Cattaraugus County holds the auction every year to pay for

hospital and doctor bills for children and needy families.

Empire Livestock Market is at 6732 Pickup Hill Road in Cherry Creek. From Route 83 in Cherry Creek, take Southside Avenue to Pickup Hill Road. Watch for the auction arrows. A shuttle bus is

available starting at 7:30 a.m. Handicapped parking is available.

The livestock auction starts at noon, followed by harnesses and collars. Quilts begin selling at 1 p.m., as do buildings and farm machinery. Donations are still being accepted. Items include quilts, furniture, toys, machinery, crafts, baked goods, cattle, horses and horse-related items.

Monetary donations should be made to the Amish Relief Fund and sent or dropped off at the Bank of Cattaraugus, 24 Main St., Cattaraugus, NY 14719.

Other donations are being accepted

by Raber’s Blacksmith Shop, Route 62, Conewango Valley; Eli J. Yoder, 11864 Seager Hill Road, Conewango Valley; Harvey M. Shelter, 5819 Flat Iron Road, Conewango Valley, or Abe N. Raber, 940 Hunt Road, Cherry Creek.

Among the donated items to be auctioned are: a solid brass anvil dated with the 14th Amish Relief Auction with a New York State quarter inlay and an 1880s German Bible.

Also, quilts, wall hangings, woven rugs, buggy harness, new and used collars, halters, shovels, neck yokes, storage sheds, wood lawn furniture, an oak bed and night stand, ceder chest, plant stands, cutting boards, push lawn mowers, bird feeders and birdhouses.

Besides the auctions, a pancake and sausage breakfast will be held from 7 to 10 a.m. Later, a chicken barbecue and pig roast, hot dogs, hamburgers, fish, veal burgers salads, subs, ice cream and doughnuts made on-site will be available.

Bring cash or checks, since credit cards are not accepted.

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Mother’s Day winner

Haleigh Diltz, 7, of North Collins, traveled to Dublin, Ohio on May 13 to compete in her first National Natural Beauty Pageant.

The pageant focused on her public speaking, interview skills, poise, stage presence, modeling abilities, community service and academic achievement. In addition, Haleigh competed in several optional categories including voice, music, drama and art. Haleigh had the third overall highest score in the entire pageant, crowning her as the 2017 National StarJewel Emerald Supreme Queen. Haleigh will be participating in various community service activities over the course of the next year, her first will be the Ride for Roswell June 24.

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Gracie Carpenter, pictured here with her mother, Cassie, won the Mother’s Day Coloring Contest sponsored by The Gowanda Press. Cassie won a bouquet of flowers from Hager’s Flower Shop for her submission.

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Memorial Day observances to be held Sunday in East Otto

By Mrs. Carlton L. Smith Contributing Writer

EAST OTTO — Preparations have been finalized for the annual Memorial Day Sunday observance in East Otto on May 28.

The annual children’s march to the cemetery will be held at 10 a.m. when the children will place flowers on the final resting places of those who served their country in the military.

Following the 10 a.m. worship service at the United Methodist Church, the parade and memorial service at the stone of the fire hall lawn will begin at 11:30 a.m.

After the parade and ceremonies everyone is invited to go to the Town Hall grounds, where a hot dog and dessert luncheon will be held for all as our local veterans are honored.

Interchurch Women meet CATTARAUGUS — The Interchurch Women will hold its end of the year luncheon at Pascarella’s in Cattaraugus at noon on June 13.

The group was pleased to welcome Betty Darling Lundberg at the May meeting, held at Heavenly Treasures Bookstore, where she spoke on attitude.

Over 50 group meets CATTARAUGUS — The Over 50 group met Thursday, May 18, at the community room at Roberts Free Methodist Church, South Street, Cattaraugus, where a delicious lunch was held.

The June 15 meeting will be the group’s annual picnic in the shelter at Roberts, or inside in the event of rain.

The meeting will be held at noon. Each one attending should bring a dish to pass.

Let’s Travel Club CATTARAUGUS — The Let’s Travel Club met Monday evening, May 15, at the Senior Center on South Street in Cattaraugus. A 5:30 p.m. pot luck dinner was held prior to the mayor of the village, Wirth Smith, addressing the seniors regarding a $50,000 grant and as to whether it should be used on the current building — reported to be the oldest church in the village — or if it would be a better option to build a new one-floor building near the Department of Public Works site, where there would be more parking available.

Other business included a report from Tour Director Avion Brooks concerning the recent trip to the Johnny Cash tribute show and the possibility of a trip to Savannah, Ga. or to Michigan in the fall.

With no further business, the meeting was adjourned. The next meeting will be June 5 at the Senior Center. Those attending should bring a dish to pass and one’s one dishes. Dinner is at 5:30 p.m.

Congratulations to Citizen of the Year CATTARAUGUS — Congratulations to Bob Botsford on being named the Cattaraugus Citizen of the Year.

Following the official presentation, a time of meeting and greeting was held at Pascarella’s, attended by friends and family.

One Day Food Pantry is May 25 EAST OTTO — The One Day Food Pantry this month will be held May 25 on the enclosed porch at the East Otto Fire Hall. All are invited to come between 7 and 8:30 p.m., when volunteers will help patrons choose foods that are available such as canned goods, cereals, macaroni and cheese, to name a few.

There is no paperowrk involved in this food pantry.

Age Out Loud party to be held May 31 in Springville SPRINGVILLE — Springville Concord Elder Network (SCENe) and Healthy Community Alliance will host Age Out Loud, a party celebrating the unique differences and individuality of older adults, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 31 at the Springville Fire Hall on Main Street.

“Each May, the nation celebrates Older Americans Month and this year’s theme, Age Out Loud, gives aging a new voice — one that reflects what today’s older adults have to say — something the Springville Concord Elder Network has always tried to facilitate and advocate for,” said SCENe Program Manager Jennifer Mantione.

The event will include a performance

by the Mercantile Musicians, who will share their traditional country and bluegrass music; Jack Civiletto, who will sing the music of Frank Sinatra; and Bob Muhlbauer of Ozone Rangers, who will entertain the audience with his unique mix of contemporary country and classic rock music.

The local troupe of matured actors known as the Brainstormers will perform "Power Up!," a skit dedicated to the energizing community force of senior volunteers who do so much for our community.

Additionally, there will be dance, fitness and exercise demonstrations, as well as giveaways of prize baskets throughout the event.

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Former West Valley Hotel shows signs of new life

By Rich Place

Managing Editor

WEST VALLEY — The former West Valley Hotel may literally be up in the air, but plans for its reopening are more concrete as renovations on the local landmark continue following the receipt of a state grant.

The building itself — which weighs an estimated 220 tons, according to its owner — was resting several feet above ground level as its new foundation was recently poured to continue the process of reopening the former bar and restaurant.

Located on Route 240 in downtown West Valley, the building was a flurry of activity late last week as a convoy of five concrete mixers was on scene May 19 as workers poured a new foundation for the more than century old structure.

New owner Doug Studd, who lives just up the road and is a longtime area resident, said he has set a lofty goal of having the business open by Labor Day. Between now and then comes plenty of renovation work, from new siding outside to a completely renovated interior.

As he has been several times this month, Studd was on site to witness the work, as trucks from Haley’s Concrete in Delevan emptied concrete into a machine that pumped it high above the building and down into the foundation.

Studd said the building was lifted via 18 hydraulic pumps two weeks ago following about two weeks of excavating to prepare for the large scale effort to raise it. The load capacity on the pumps helped estimate the building’s weight, he said.

Once the building is lowered after several weeks of allowing the concrete to cure, a contractor will begin working on the interior and begin to renovate what is now a completely gutted structure.

Studd said the uneven floors will be a thing of the past with the new foundation, and the renovation work will also rid the building of the uniquely positioned bathrooms that were once near the center of the building.

“We spent about a month before they got started (working on the foundation)

and knocked down walls and took out the bathrooms in the middle of the floor,” he said. “Floors are torn up, walls are down. Now we just got to get a guy in putting it back together again.”

Studd believed the West Valley Hotel — which he anticipates changing to the West Valley Inn — was built around 1900 and it operated for decades under a variety of owners. It has been closed for several years; Studd purchased it at a county tax sale last May. When asked why he purchased the building, Studd said simply, “something to do.”

But it is more than that, as Studd added he wants to bring the landmark back to help revitalize West Valley. The hamlet, which has only a single, flashing traffic light and few other businesses in the downtown area, would benefit from a family-friendly restaurant and bar, he Press photo by Rich Place said.

Workers pour a new foundation on Friday, May 19, at the former West Valley Hotel, located on “Everybody I talked to go back to Route 240 in Ashford. A machine, pictured above the hotel, pumped the concrete several feet in when the Suttons own it,” he said, men- the air before it was poured into the foundation. tioning one of the longtime family owners and operators of the property. “They www.springcreekac.com 716-592-2000 had a hell of a business.”

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The town board and planning board, working with county’s planning board and Department of Economic Development, Planning and Tourism, applied for 535 W. Main St. Springville NY 14141 a state grant that awarded $159,729 to rehabilitate the building, according to Studd.

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Winner, winner!

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Congratulations to Debra Vert, whose name was drawn to win a $100 gift certificate to the Gowanda business of her choice. The Press thanks all those who submitted entries for the Rediscover Gowanda contest.

The following individuals are the winners of the Rediscover Gowanda entries submitted during the event last weekend!

Julie Jimerson won a $25 Gowanda Rite Aid gift card!

Kevin Bartholomew, Julie Jimerson, Rob Jimerson and Kim Pierce won $25 Gowanda Chamber Bucks!

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Rediscover Gowanda event and drawings!

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May 26-June 1, 2017

Gowanda baseball, softball teams lose in second rounds

By Mark Benton

Sports Correspondent

Both the Gowanda baseball and softball teams won a playoff game before losing in the second round of their respective playoff brackets.

The Panthers baseball team ended its season May 19 with a 5-3 loss in Tonawanda in the Section VI Class B-2 quarterfinals.

However, it wasn’t without a fight after Gowanda (15-7) fell behind 4-0 after two innings but battled back and was down by just two runs in the top of the seventh.

Senior Matt Kruszka, playing what would be his last varsity baseball game after a six-year career, singled to start to seventh.

Dave Poff, another senior and threeyear varsity veteran then rapped his second hit of the game. With no one out, number three batter Andrew Kruszka moved both runners up with a well executed sacrifice bunt. However, a groundout and strikeout ended the rally for the Blue and White.

In the first round of the playoffs on May 18, the Panthers defeated Akron, 12-2. Gowanda was down 2-0 in the bottom of the third inning but battled back for the win.

THE GOWANDA varsity girls softball team lost to Eden at Eden May 18 by the score of 7-0 in the Section VI playoffs.

The Panthers (6-8) had won their first playoff game against JFK at home on the previous day to advance to the second round. However, the offense went south and so did bus ride home following the game against the Raiders.

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The Gowanda varsity boys and girls varsity track and field teams honored six seniors before their last dual meet against Fredonia at Hillis Field on May 16. The seniors were (front row, from left) Lily Harrington, Brooke Haggart and Tina Roman; (back row, from left) Ethan Francis, Lexi Latona and Ryan Monat.

Gowanda sports report

By Mark Benton

Sports Correspondent

The Gowanda Central School varsity boys track and field team traveled to Yorkshire on May 20 to compete in the eighth annual Pioneer Invitational Meet.

Senior Ethan Francis placed fourth in the long jump with a season best leap of 20' 2" — just three inches behind the first place winner.

He also recorded a time of 56.3 in the 400-meter dash, good for ninth out of 26 participants.

Freshman Christian Cook recorded personal bests in both the 1600- and 3200-meter run. His improvement since the start of the season in both events is one of many individual successes on the team this spring. Sophomore Austin Jankowski placed 11th out of 24 in the 110-meter high hurdles. The Panthers also finished ahead of Dunkirk and Hamburg in total points. Niagara Falls won the team title. Gowanda will compete in the CCAA championship meet that will be held in Dunkirk on May 26 and 27.

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May 26-June 1, 2017 From previous page For the Gowanda varsity girls track and field team, senior Lexi Latona placed sixth in the triple jump at the Super 8 meet held at Salamanca on Friday, May 19. The following day at Southwestern Central School in Lakewood, Latona placed tenth in the Pentathlon. Teammates Christine Twoguns and Kala Farley finished 16th and 18th respectively in the steeplechase. n The Gowanda varsity boys lacrosse team completed their 2017 regular season with an overall record of 5-9 losses. In league play, the Panther “stickmen� went 5-7. In the first round of the playoffs on Tuesday, they defeated Silver Creek, 1817, to advance. The team was scheduled to play top seeded Akron on Thursday, which took place after press time. The final round will be played June 1 at Williamsville North. n The Gowanda Merchants baseball team opened its 2017 season May 21 with a 12-4 win over the Dunkirk Giants in Dunkirk. Jamie Wallschlaeger started on the mound and pitched five innings to earn the win. John Greene came on in relief and threw the last two innings. The Merchants scored six times in the top of the first inning with Justin Fish connecting on a two run homer. Pete Lucas played outstanding defense for the Merchants. n The Gowanda area co-ed youth soccer program for boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 14 continues to expand and now has 50 participants this spring. All practice sessions and scrimmage games are held each Thursday night from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the George Dispenza Memorial Field located on Broadway Road. The spring program will conclude in mid-June.

A fall session will begin during the second week in September.

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Gowanda co-ed youth soccer

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The Gowanda co-ed youth soccer program has 50 participants this spring. Practices and games are held each Thursday night at the George Dispenza Memorial Field through mid-June. n Gowanda Recreation will begin their six-week program on Wednesday, July 5 at St. John Park. The program will be held each weekday from 9:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Children who have just completed kindergarten through those students entering eighth grade this fall are eligible to participate. There is no cost for the program except for the field trips. There is also a free swim program each afternoon at the Gowanda High School pool and a free lunch served each day. Registration will take place during the last week in June.

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Gowanda girls lacrosse holds on to top Salamanca Both teams conclude first seasons of play

By Sam Wilson Sports Editor

SALAMANCA — Her team didn’t win, but Wednesday night, May 17’s Salamanca girls lacrosse home finale with Gowanda showed coach Casey Cutting how far her team has come.

Salamanca scored the first goal of the second half to cut Gowanda’s lead to 7-6, but ultimately fell 13-10 in the Warriors’ closest game of the season. The firstyear Salamanca program got three goals each from seniors Ashlee Schuman and Kim Parrish and three from junior Caryn Miller. Goalie Lauren Crouse made 13 saves.

“From game one, which coincidentally we played Gowanda (a 14-6 road loss), Press photo by Sam Wilson to tonight’s game, which is our seventh Salamanca goalkeeper Lauren Crouse (21) makes a stick save on Gowanda’s Miya Scanlan (10) durgame in, the girls came together,” Cutting ing a varsity girls lacrosse game Wednesday, May 17, in Salamanca. Gowanda won, 13-10. said. “They clicked, they communicated, (made) upfield transitions. They’re looking like a nice, seasoned team right now. “(We had) no fear today. First game we were very hesitant, unsure of ourselves and the confidence was a huge shift over.”

Miya Scanlan paced Gowanda (3-5), also in its first varsity season, with seven goals and Cece Young scored three goals.

“We were short, a lot of our players are taking SAT prep,” Gowanda coach Charlie Scanlan said. “So there was a lot of adjustment that our girls did and it was just a matter of figuring who needed to go

where to help out as far as our midfield was concerned. We needed to rest our midfield. The girls came together and they actually started playing together at that point.”

Salamanca’s lack of depth, with one bench player available Wednesday, showed as the team battled the hot sun (84 degrees at the game’s start).

“We ran into where we started running out of subbing possibilities,” Cutting said. “I’ve got five girls who constantly run the whole field and trying to swap out certain girls to different positions they’re not used to playing in kind of broke us down but I needed to give those five girls who run the field constantly a little breather now and then. A 90-second timeout isn’t going to help all that much when they’re sprinting hard in 80-degree weather.”

Scanlan said he wasn’t worried as the Warriors tallied the game’s last three goals, cutting the lead to 13-10 with just under two minutes to play, keeping both teams’ youth in perspective.

“We’re both new programs and we’re both learning. Win or lose we’ve seen progression through the year and I’m happy to accommodate Salamanca because we’re both learning programs.

“We’re learning the basics. Give us a couple years. Our oldest player’s a junior and have a bunch of eighth and ninth graders on our team. We’ll be something to look at in the next few years.”

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The History of Fast Pitch Softball (Part II)

By Mark Benton

Sports Correspondent

Last week's fast pitch softball article described the ball field along Thatcher Brook between Torrance Place and East Hill Street that was used during the decade of the 1950s until the end of the 1968 season.

This week's article will focus on the teams and some of the individual players that graced the softball diamond at Thatcher Brook during that era.

The league was basically composed of six teams. Two of the mainstays were teams sponsored by the Slovenian Club and the Gowanda State Hospital.

By the 1960s, the league consisted of three teams that were made up of Native American players and three teams that were not Native Americans. The sponsors or names of the three Native American teams were Chick's Tavern, Nagles and Hideaway Inn. Chicks later became Indian Hill, Nagles became Joe Carls and the name of the owner of Gowanda Gardens and Hideaway Inn became CSEA. As for the non-Native American teams, the sponsors were Crowell Auto, Slovenian Club and Gowanda State Hospital.

Many of the teams wore complete uniforms or, at least, a team-sponsored shirt and hat. And every player had metal spikes. A majority of the players on the Gowanda State squad were also members of the hospital baseball team and several of them wore their baseball pants and socks when they played softball.

The team sponsored by Joe Carl came out with sharp, new black and white uniforms plus team jackets in the mid1960s. One of the jackets is on display at the Gowanda Area Historical Society. Slovenian Club went from an all green and white uniform to a red and white uniform.

Crowell's went from a predominately black uniform with red stars and white lining to a predominately red uniform with white trim by the mid-1960s. When the two teams played each other, it was hard for the fans to decipher who was on which team. However, the Slovenian Club

won almost every game during that time period, some by wide margins.

There were several outstanding pitchers in the league during the 1960s that included Seth Halftown, Ron “Red Bone” White, Ivan Logan, Bill Grainge, Jim Muck and George Merrill. Halftown was later inducted to the Western New York Softball Hall of Fame. And although each team had their share of hitters, a pitcher's duel did occur quite often. During the latter part of the 1960s, Ron “Red Bone” White joined Crowell's and made that team an instant contender. He and Seth Halftown (Joe Carl's) did indeed put on a show from the mound when the two teams faced each other.

The top hitters in the league during the 1960s that smashed the ball over the outfield snow fence and into Thatcher Brook quite often would include Ed Urbank, Mel Wolfe and Ivan Logan. The Nagles team that later became Joe Carl's were led by Vinny, Grant and Clem Stevens. Each was a good player that could hit and field their position.

But by the time the 1968 season began, sponsors were again changing and so was the makeup of the players. One team sponsored by Avery’s Supermarket in North Collins consisted of players from outside the Gowanda area. And with many of the dominant players of the 1950s and early 1960s getting older and stepping away from the game, the rosters were overturned and contained several players that had just graduated from high school.

At the end of the 1968 season and with the local six team format diminished, the league said goodbye to the Thatcher Brook field. When the 1969 season began, the games were moved up to Helmuth and played on the Gowanda State Hospital Field. Several teams from Dunkirk had replaced the Native American teams and other local teams such as Crowell's were now sponsored by Shorty's Tavern in Collins. For the local fans, fast pitch softball games played within the village limits became history.

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Zoar from Page 3 the section of the South Branch is private and closed to the public are people he has spoken to on the creek. them where the boundary is. We show “I get their emails and ask them if them places they can go. We can’t acthey’d like to volunteer in the future,” commodate all the people who want he said. a wilderness experience. If we stop State Senator Catharine Young, doing this, what happens to the gorge?

R-Olean, established the Zoar Valley The volume of people who want to go Task Force before the South Branch upstream has not decreased.” became restricted.

The rescue statistics Cain carries in “We have to be able to control (aca folder show it is younger people, 25 cess to) it,” Cain said. “The DEC, Sen. and under, who have been involved in Cathy Young and local firemen like most of the accidents. it because it has eliminated many acMany of the volunteers who help cidents and emergency calls.”

Cain hand out literature and explain Hotel from Page 15 Studd plans to open the first floor of the building, which operated as a restaurant before its closure. The second story is mostly a large, empty room and Studd said he is welcome to ideas concerning renovation of what he called a potential second phase of rehabilitation.

Studd said he originally thought the upstairs could be turned into apartments, but the empty room could cater well to

group activities — hosting line dancing there was one option that was brought to his attention.

Despite few other businesses in town Studd said the key to success for a renovated West Valley Hotel is bringing food that people would be willing to come back for again and again.

“If I can get the crew here I want, the quality of food and offer it at reasonable prices, I think we can make it work,” he said.

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(From left) State Senator Catharine M. Young, Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul and Assemblyman Joseph Giglio get their photo taken on the new bridge over the Cattaraugus Creek following a ceremony to open the span on Sunday.

Bridge from Page 2 the opportunity after the ceremony to take photos on the bridge with the gorge as a backdrop.

The new bridge, designed by Erdman Anthony, Rochester, was built by Akronbased Cold Spring Construction Co. It is 600 feet long, rises 200 feet above the creek is expected to have a 75-year life

span, according to officials.

“A very special thank you to our friends, neighbors and businesses who endured many sleepless nights wondering whether or not this day would come,” said Wikman, the deputy mayor, during the ceremony. “Your participation in this process is a needed reminder of why we, in government are here, to serve you.”

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May 26-June 1, 2017 Theater from Page 1 Built in the late 1920s, it was designed in 1926 by Leon H. Lempert & Son, a Rochester architectural firm, that was “one of the most renowned theatrical designers of their day,” said Deb Harris, project coordinator.

Olean had four Leon Lempert-designed theaters at one time. The last one, the Palace, was demolished in 1988 to make way for a Rite- Aid pharmacy.

In January, Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul gave a State of the State Address in the theater as guests sat on metal folding chairs. Those chairs will be replaced with replicas of the original seats, of which there were 700 on the floor and 290 in the balcony.

Brett Swiatek of Swiatek Studios and another conservator have started work to clean and preserve two oil painting murals on the side walls of the theater.

Scaffolding covers the first one on the left side of the theater.

There are decades of varnish, oxidation and smoke covering the paintings, which are by an unknown artist, Swiatek said. It may take eight to 10 weeks to restore them.

“You remove it layer by layer,” he said. Different products are used to remove the various materials on the painting.

After the murals are cleaned and restored, a conservator-safe varnish will be applied. The project was made possible by a $14,800 grant from the Community Foundation of Greater Buffalo, Harris said.

Swiatek said he has always been involved in restorative art with the threegeneration specialty business.

“It’s an extreme challenge,” he said, surveying the theater from the base of the scaffold.

“Something this important to the community, you kind of take personal ownership and treat it as if it were your own,” Swiatek said.

A group of art students from Gowanda Central School visited the Hollywood Theater last week, along with art teachers Casey Mohr and Heather Rydzik.

After spending three to four years involved in the Hollywood’s restoration, “you can’t help but become a little emotionally attached with a project like this,” Swiatek told the students.

The Gowanda Area Redevelopment Corporation still needs to raise $219,000 to tap into the last $1 million worth of grants.

“This is a small community,” Swiatek told the students. “Raising more than $200,000 is no joke.”

The art classes are looking for a project to help raise funds for the Hollywood, the teachers told Swiatek and Harris, who had led the class on a tour.

Swiatek suggested they create some original art with elements of the theater that could be auctioned off at a future fundraising event like the upcoming Hollywood Happening June 2 to 4. This fundraiser has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for the theater’s restoration.

“It should be engaging,” Swiatek said of the artwork. “Things that provoke thought are intellectually engaging. Create something you will be proud to put your name on.”

It’s not too late to volunteer, Harris emphasized.

The building closed in 1992 and was purchased five years later by the Gernatt Corp., and donated to the Gowanda Area Redevelopment Corporation.

“We’re very lucky,” Harris said. “The theater was intact. It wasn’t striped and items sold off.”

The New York State Office of Historic Preservation has provided five grants totaling nearly $2 million to the Hollywood Theater’s restoration. State lawmakers have provided member item grants to help offset matching grants.

Also, Empire State Development Corporation has provided grants worth $1.5 million, Community Development Block Grants have provided $500,000, the New York Main Streets Program gave another $100,000 and the Cattaraugus County Legislature $104,000, Harris said.

For more information on the restoration of Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater, go online to www.gowandahollywoodtheater.com.

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designating May 30 as Decoration Day. In 1868, 5,000 war widows, orphans and others gathered at Arlington National Cemetery to place flowers and ribbons on the graves of 20,000 war dead, Union and Confederate alike.

By the end of the century, the holiday was renamed Memorial Day. Some Southern states, refusing to observe what they considered a memorial to Union war dead, held separate ceremonies for Confederates.

Following World War I, Memorial Day became a holiday to honor all the nation’s fallen heroes, dating back to the Revolution. It reunited the nation, and Memorial Day was set at May 30. It became a federal holiday in 1971, when the date was moved to the fourth Monday in May, giving federal employees a three-day weekend.

In Gowanda, Memorial Day was first celebrated in 1883. Surviving Civil War veterans, members of Darby Post No. 359, Grand Army of the Republic, organized the observance. All businesses closed from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., and

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nearly all were decorated with flags and patriotic bunting.

A large tent was pitched near the schoolhouse and many women and children were seen carrying floral arrangements and bouquets. Just after 9 a.m., G. A. R. members proceeded to Pine Hill, Pine Grove, Sisson Hill (Maltbie Heights) and the old Buffalo Street cemetery to decorate the graves.

A huge procession began around 11, and orders were given to march to Pine Hill Cemetery. It was headed by a martial band, followed by the G. A. R., various lodge members, the Gowanda Cornet Band, and citizens on foot and in carriages. It was one of the largest parades ever seen in Gowanda, and stretched from the cemetery entrance all the way back to the Main Street bridge.

The exercises at the cemetery were opened by the Collins Center Cornet Band, followed by opening remarks by Colonel Thomas J. Parker, wartime commander of the 64th New York Volunteer Infantry. Rev. T. T. Rowe led the invocation, after which a choir sang, “America.”

The poem, “Cover Them Over” was read by veteran E. R. Harris. The order

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to march was then given and the line proceeded to the academy grounds where the oration of the day was delivered by Major Daniel Hurdley of the 64th New York. But as the speaker was introduced, rain began to pour, and the exercises were moved to the Methodist Episcopal Church on North Chapel Street. The church was packed, and only about half of those in attendance managed to find a place indoors.

Major Hurdley’s address was soulstirring, according to an account in the Gowanda Enterprise of June 1, 1883. A transcription of his speech covered nearly five columns in fine print in the newspaper.

“Today we tell the history of our country’s life, the story of vanished years, and o’er the graves of our heroes dead a mighty nation bends today, and pays the tribute of its tears,” Hurdley began. He recounted the founding of our nation, the scourge of slavery, and the call to arms answered by the brave men of the North.

“These men determined that rights of men should be vindicated, and that it should be no longer possible for anyone to breathe the air of America and be a slave.”

Hurdley recounted the many marches and campaigns of the war, including the 64th New York’s first major battle at Fair Oaks, Va., on June 1, 1862: “The order to fix bayonets and march, the first wounded borne to the rear, the peculiar whistling of bullets, trembling of limbs, white lips, and cold rushing of blood to the heart.

The soldier looks forward to his first battle with feverish anxiety, but without fear. He is happily so constituted as to fear no danger at a distance. He is eager to learn what a battle is like. No one can tell him. It is something so terrible that words cannot picture it to his understanding, none know, or can know what it is like, except those who have experienced

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it, and by them it is remembered forever.”

After reciting a capsule history of the war in the Eastern Theater, Hurdley paid tribute to those who fell. “There is no language to express the debt we owe, the love we bear to all the dead who died for us,” he said, then recited the following poem: “Let us weep for the lost with roses, Let memory sob and sing Where the dust of the dead reposes And holiest homage bring; Let memory sing with sighing, Of all who daringly died, And the sob for the brave souls lying Asleep on the green hillside, Who went into the battle with cheer and shout And in terrible silence at last came out To a peace that was glorified.”

Hurdley then paid tribute to the Darby brothers, Lt. Albert Darby, who was wounded at the Battle of Chancellorsville in 1863, and died four years later, and his brother, Cpt. Henry Hubbard Darby, who was mortally wounded at Farmville, Va. just two days before Lee’s surrender, and died two days after the surrender.

He closed the ceremony by stating the central purpose of the day by saying, “Observe this day and decorate the graves of your heroes because of the tears shed by the loyal women of the republic.

Decorate them for the broken hearted mothers who lost their all in that war.

Decorate them for the lonely sorrowful wives whose noble husbands went from their loving arms to glory and the grave.

Decorate them above all because of the free happy reunited and regenerated republic, which the tried valor of the boys in blue living and dead maintained and perpetuated.”

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Old Times Remembered...

Memorial Day, 1907 Shown here are Civil War veterans of Darby Post No. 359, Grand Army of the Republic, in Gowanda on Memorial Day in 1907. (Front row, from left) George Frink, John Mattoon, Silas Arnold, Joseph Steele, George Howard, John Glezen, Amos McIntyre, Joseph Matthews, Lewis Henry, Albert Cowdry, Dudley Phelps; (back row, from left) George Vail, Christian Andres, Luzerne Clark, James Cornplanter, Alfred Groat, George Weiser, Anson Alverson, Milon J. Brown, Frank White, John Toepp, Charles Gauger. Behind them is the Iroquois Press building on South Water Street, predecessor of the Niagara Frontier Publishing Company, which was demolished in September 2016. Darby Post was named in honor of Captain Henry Hubbard Darby of the 64th New York Volunteer Infantry, who was mortally wounded two days before Lee surrendered to Grant and died two days after the surrender. The post went out of existence after the death of its last surviving member, Luzerne Clark, in 1939.

Photo courtesy of the Gowanda Area Historical Society

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

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.

Trinity United Church of Christ 30 Erie Ave. | 532-3004 | trinityuccgow@yahoo.com Pastor: Rev. Suzanne Hodges Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Special Notes: Free community meal, second Saturday of the month from 4 to 6 p.m., January through November

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) 2345 Main St. Pastor: Janice Ninan Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday, Sunday School New Hope Baptist Church 13861 Route 62 near Richardson Road Pastors: Jack and Micah Seiler Worship: 10 a.m. Sundays; 7 p.m. Wednesdays

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EAST OTTO

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

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

IRVING

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

LITTLE VALLEY

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

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

United Methodist Church 109 Court St. | 938-6150 Pastor: Nathan Lange Sunday Worship: Traditional, 9 a.m.; Contemporary, 11 a.m.

Grace Bible Baptist Church & Grace Christian Academy 201 Rock City St. Pastor: Rev. Rich Godinez Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Valley View Baptist Church Routes 242 & 353 at the Y Pastor: Rev. Ken Doyle Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:50 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

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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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

PEACEMAkERS' COURT THE SENECA NATION OF INDIANS SUMMONS FOR NOTICE TO APPEAR IN THE MATTER OF: Termination of Parental Rights of Joseph Duhan RE: Lyla FA # 0315-17-1 TO: Joseph Duhan. 129 East State Street, Salamanca, NY 14779 yOU ARE HEREBy notified that there is a Court Hearing scheduled for: June 29, 2017 10:00 AM Seneca-Allegany Administration Building 90 Ohi:yo' Way Salamanca, New York 14779 This notice is served upon you as required by law. You are REQUIRED to appear in person; however if you fail to appear, it will be assumed that you do not object to the relief requested. If the defendant (s) does not answer the complaint, fails to plead, or appear in Court on the scheduled time and date, the plaintiff(s) upon proof that proper service was made, may upon motion, have judgment rendered against the defendant (s) by DEFAULT. You have a right to an Attorney at LawlLay Advocate appear on your behalf. If the plaintiff(s) fail to appear on the scheduled time and date, all action requests will be dismissed. All parties must notify this Court within five (5) business days with names of their Attorney/Lay Advocate for preapproval. *ALL PARTIES ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED TO BRING TO THIS HEARING ANY & ALL ORIgINAl DOCUMENTS THAT ARE TO BE PROVIDED TO THE COURT AS EVIDENCE* May 4, 2017 DATE S. ALLYN B., COURT CLERK SNI PEACEMAKERS' COURT ALLEGANY TERRITORY

Legal Notices ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the purchase of Natural gas Services, for Cattaraugus County and other districts, 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, June 13, 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 #55 - Natural gas Services This bid includes the supply of natural gas for: Andover Central School District, Belfast Central School District, BolivarRichburg Central School District, Cattaraugus County, Clymer Central School District, Ellicottville Central School District, Friendship Central School District and Wellsville Central School District.

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

Bidding documents may be obtained from the Energy Enterprises, Inc., PO Box 182, Mount Morris, Ny 14510, phone number 585658-4820.

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

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ADULTS, LLC. The LLC is an eligible LLC under the provision of Section 461-b(1)9(a) of the Social services Law, as amended by Chapter 591 of the Laws of 1999, to wit: All members of the LLC are natural persons.

The purpose of the LLC is formed to establish, maintain and operate an adult home as provided for by Article 7 of the NY Social Services Law, provided however, that the LLC shall not establish or operate such adult home without the prior written approval of the NYS Department of Health The county within NYS in which the office of the LLC is to be located is Cattaraugus.

The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the SOS shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC served upon him or her is: 40 E. Main St., Randolph, NY 14772.

The LLC is to be managed by all of its members.

Neither the management structure of the LLC nor any provision setting forth such structure in this Certificate of Conversion may be deleted, modified or amended without the prior approval of the NYS Department of Health.

No person may own any membership interest in the LLC or have any voting rights in the LLC unless such ownership or voting rights are approved by the NYS Department of Health. Any transfers, assignments or other dispositions of membership interests must be approved by the NYS Department of Health.

Nothing in these Articles of Organization shall authorize the LLC within the State of NY to (1) provide hospital services or health related services, as such terms are defined in the NYS Public Health Law (PHL); (2) established operate or maintain a hospital, a home care services agency or hospice, a managed care organization or a health maintenance organization, as provided by Articles 28, 36, 40 and 44 respectively of the PHL

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.

PUBlIC NOTICE OF HEARINg BEFORE THE PlANNINg COMMISSION NOTICE is hereby given that the Planning Commission, of the City of Salamanca, will hold a Public Hearing for a Final Site Plan request from Don and Sandra Hill to construct a multiuse commercial strip mall located at 704-718 Broad Street, Salamanca, New York on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 7:00 P.M. All Public Hearings will be held in the courtroom of the City of Salamanca Municipal Building, 225 Wildwood Avenue, Salamanca, New York.

The Planning Commission will hear all persons interested at the above time and place. The application is located at the Municipal Building, 225 Wildwood Avenue, Suite 12, Salamanca, New York.

Business hours at 8:30 A.M. until 4:00 P.M., or by appointment.

Cynthia A. Franklin Assessor Dated: May 18, 2017 ARTIClES OF ORgANIzATION OF RANDOlPH MANOR HOME FOR ADUlTS, llC (“the llC”).

Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. The name of the LLC is RANDOLPH MANOR HOME FOR

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and implementing regulations; (3) establish and operate an independent practice association, (4) establish, operate, construct, lease or maintain an adult home, an enriched housing program, a residence for adults or an assisted living program, as provided for by Article 7 of the NYS Social Services Law (SSL); (5) establish, operate, construct, lease or maintain an assisted living residence, as provided for by Article 46-B of the PHL; or (6) solicit any fund, contributions or grants, from any source, for the support of a PHL Article 28 facility or a SSL Article 7 facility. Additionally, nothing in these Articles of Organization shall authorize the LLC to, within the State of NY, (a) hold itself out as providing or (b) provide any health care professional services that require licensure or registration pursuant to either Title 8 of an the NYS Education Law, or the PHL, including, but not limited to,

medicine, nursing, psychology, social work, occupational therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy or radiation technology.

In witness whereof, this certificate has been subscribed this 29th day of December 2016, by the undersigned who affirm that the statements made herein are true under the penalties of perjury.

Steven M. Mauro, Organizer 40 East Main Street Randolph, NY 14772.

FOOD SAVVy NUTRITION, llC Notice of Formation of the above Limited Liability Company (”LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (”SSNY”) on 04/25/2017.

Office location County of Cattaraugus, SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any such process served to: The LLC, 3889 Isaman Road, Hinsdale, New York 14743.

Purpose: Any lawful act.

The LLC, 918 Crown St., Olean, NY 14760. Purpose any lawful act or activity.

Gowanda, NY 14070 The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the Company upon whom process against it may be served. The address which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against it is the Principal Office.

The purpose of the Company is Any lawful purpose.

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 FIT MEAlS llC. Arts of org. filed with SSNY ON 04/28/2017. Office location: Cattaraugus County.

Rebecca A Gerwitz designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 683 East State St. Olean, NY 14760. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

FORMATION OF BUCkET PRO llC. Arts. Of org. Filed with secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/16/15. Office location: Cattaragus County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to:

NOTICE OF DOMESTIC FORMATION OF DINgO PARTNERS llC. Articles of Organization filed with NY Secretary of State (NS) on 5/01/2017, office location: Cattaraugus County, NS is designated as agent upon whom process may be served, NS shall mail service of process to Mary and Jonathan Filjones at 59 Hawthorn Ln Allegany, NY 14706, purpose is any lawful purpose.

NOTICE OF FIlINg Name of Limited Liability Company: 76 Jamestown llC Date of Filing of Articles of Organization: April 3, 2017 County of Office: Cattaraugus Principal Office: 76 Jamestown St., Suite 1,

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

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OUT & ABOUT 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 May 27, 7:30 p.m., Constant Climax Recovery: Songs & Stories, Springville Center for the Arts. Comprised of local rappers Hooizzy (Andrew Duwe) and JP (Money) Nabozny.

Admission $5. Call 592-9038. n June 2 and 3, Ellicottville Girls’ Getaway Weekend, downtown Ellicottville. Various events designed for women and their friends. Registration $250. For list of events, visit ellicottvilleny.com or call 699-5046. n June 2-4, Springville’s WNY Dairy/Agricultural Festival, Parade, music, food, fireworks, amusement rides, craft and trade shows and more.

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To submit an event or happening for Out & About, email event details to gowandapress@gmail.com, send via mail to 49 W. Main St., Gowanda, NY 14041 or call 241-7267. Please be sure to include date and time and any cost associated with the event. Out & About listings are free of charge. n June 2-4, 19th annual Hollywood Happening, downtown Gowanda. Rows of motorcycles line Main Street. Live music, bike parade, tattoo contest, ride-inbike show, Hollywood Happening Charity Ride, food, vendors and more. n June 3, 7 p.m., The Breezin’ and Breathless Tour with George Benson and Kenny G, Seneca Allegany Events Center, $45. n June 7, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Flea Market, Concord Senior Center, 40 Commerce Drive, Springville. Organized by Springville/Concord Senior Citizens. n June 7, 4 p.m. until sold out, Drive Thru Chicken Barbecue, Gowanda American Legion. Sponsored by the Gowanda Ambulance Service. Cost $10 per dinner. 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.

n June 8, 6 p.m. annual meeting for the North Collins Veterans Tribute, North Collins American Legion. n June 10, Town of Perrysburg Annual Yard Sale. To be added to the map, contact Tamara Utley at 532-4090 or Townofperrysburg@roadrunner.com with name, telephone number and address. n June 10, 1 p.m., North Collins Veterans Tribute annual ceremony.

Ceremony will include Color Guard, elected officials and entertainment. Refreshments will be served. Free. n June 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Allegany Garden Festival, Fourth Street and Maple Complex in Allegany. Call 378-8001. n June 10, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Country Gatherings, Granny’s Boot Antiques, 10761 Miller Road in Springville.

Outdoor festival featuring artists, exhibitors, demonstrators, music, food and more. Call 1-877-211-0735.

n June 17, Holiday Valley Mudslide at Holiday Valley. A 3.5-mile or 5.4mile course includes 11 obstacles that ends with slide downhill into mud pit.

Visit holidayvalley.com. n June 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Family Day, Cattaraugus County Museum in Machias. Family friend activities including wildlife education, live music, blacksmithing demonstrations and opening of a new exhibit, “The Greatest Event of the Year: An Exhibit of the Cattaraugus County Fair.” For more information, call 353-8200 or visit cattco.org/museum. n June 17, 4 to 8 p.m., Ellicottville Paddle Festival, Adventure Bound’s Paddle and Demo Center on Route 219 near the corner of Route 242. Call 2174047. n June 23, 6 p.m. Lake Erie State Park Kickoff the Summer event, Lake Erie State Park. Food, music, paddleboarding, Ask the Naturalist table and more. Call 386-3165 ext. 208. n June 23, 7 p.m., Boz Scaggs, Seneca Allegany Events Center, $25.

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n June 25, Annual Field Days, North Collins School House No. 8.

Tours of school will be given, old games will be played and refreshments will be served. Open to the public. n June 30-July 2, Summer Music Festival at Holiday Valley. Outdoor concerts with great music. More information as the event approaches. Visit ellicottvilleny.com. n July 1, 7 p.m., Hank Williams Jr., Seneca Allegany Resort and Casino (outdoor event), $45. n July 5, 6 to 8 p.m., “Fly Fishing and Paddle Boarding” free outdoor adventure clinic, Quaker Bathhouse at Allegany State Park. Presented by Adventure Board Onthefly from Ellicottville. Talk on fly fishing from 6 to 7 p.m.; paddle boarding from 7 to 8 p.m.

Part of Allegany State Park’s outdoor adventure clinic series the first Wednesday of each month. Registration not required. Call 354-9101 ext. 236.

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n July 8 & 9, 40th annual Fun Fly and Airshow sponsored by Southern Tier Aero Radio Society, Cattaraugus County/Olean Airport. See hundreds of radio-controlled aircraft. Call (814) 366-2497. n July 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., SCENe Garden Club’s annual Garden Walk, downtown Springville. Call 770-7277. n July 8, 7 p.m., Terry Fator, Seneca Allegany Events Center, $25. n July 15 & 16, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Country Gatherings, Granny’s Boot Antiques, 10761 Miller Road in Springville. Outdoor festival featuring artists, exhibitors, demonstrators, music, food and more. Call 1-877-211-0735. n July 16, 2 to 7 p.m. 10,000 Maniacs, Griffis Sculpture Park in Ashford Hollow. The Maniacs will headline the event with Jim Donovan & Sun King Warriors and Tyler Smilio. Gates open at noon. Presale $20, $25 day of event.

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Cattaraugus CATTARAUGUS — A Memorial Day parade will be held at 12:30 p.m.

Monday, May 29 down South Street, with the lineup scheduled to take place at noon.

A ceremony is scheduled to follow at Liberty Park Cemetery.

Little Valley LITTLE VALLEY — The village will host a parade and service beginning at 10 a.m. Monday, May 29.

The public is invited to the Legion after the events for hot dogs.

Prior to the village’s parade, Citizens Advocating Memorial Preservation (C.A.M.P.) will hold a brief Memorial Day ceremony at 9 a.m. at the Cattaraugus County Memorial and Historical Building, located at the corner of Court and Seventh streets in the village of Little Valley.

The Little Valley Firemen’s Auxiliary will host a pancake breakfast at the fire hall from 7 to 9 a.m. A donation of $5 per adult, $3 per child under 10 is requested. The annual event is open to the public and veterans will be honored guests.

Gowanda GOWANDA — The parade in the village will be held Monday, May 29 beginning at the Gowanda American Legion at 10 a.m. and concluding at St. John’s Park, where a ceremony will follow.

The Legion will also host a free breakfast for veterans from 7 to 9 a.m., which is also when the lineup will take place for the 19th annual Ride to Remember.

A rider meeting will be held at 9 a.m. along with a moment of remembrance. Kickstands up at 9:15 a.m.; ride starts at the Gowanda American Legion Post and will travel through Collins to Springville and up Route 240 to Sprague Brook Park in Glenwood, where a ceremony will be held at 11 a.m.

COLLINS — Upcoming events taking place at the Collins Public Library: n The library will be closed Monday, May 29 for Memorial Day n May 30, 5:30 p.m., “The Hidden World of the Pond.” Beaver Meadows Audubon center presents the Hidden World of the Pond. Caddisflies, dragonflies, turtles, and frogs all call a pond their home. Naturalists will bring live animals such as these to the library, creating a vivid picture of the intricate web that is a pond. Open to all ages. Please call the library to sign up. n June 1, 7 p.m, Board Meeting. Open to the public. n June 3, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Computer Basics. Designed for beginners, this class includes a review of the hardware and software of a computer as well as an introduction to how to use the mouse and keyboard. n June 5, 6 p.m., Craft Club, ages 4-12. Registration required. n June 8, 3:30 p.m., Teen Game Night.

Learn what new technology is coming to the library or show up to play games with friends. Pizza may be ordered at 4:30 p.m. based on attendance. n June 10, 10 a.m., Friends of the Library meeting. 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.

Collins 50 Plus Seniors Activities for the week of May 28 to June 3 include: Sunday n Pickleball with Lois — 6:30 p.m., L.K. Painter Center gym or Collins Town Park, weather permitting (free) Monday

n Painter Center closed for Memorial Day

Tuesday senior aerobics with Kim — 9 a.m., Painter Center gym. (fee for this class) n Active

Wednesday with Florence — 10:30 a.m., Collins Library Community Room. (free) n Quilting

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