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Hollywood Happening Remembering the fallen weekend is here

By Rich Place

Managing Editor

GOWANDA — One of this village’s biggest and most thrilling weekends is finally here. It’s time for the 19th annual Hollywood Happening throughout downtown Gowanda.

The festival 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.

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.

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.

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.

In Jest, which is deemed “gravity-defying entertainment with oddball Nels Ross,” will also be holding three shows each on See Hollywood, Page 20

School board expected to discuss capital project GOWANDA — The Gowanda School Board of Education was scheduled on Wednesday to host a work session for the purpose of discussing the scope of a proposed capital project within the district.

The meeting took place after deadline for this week’s edition.

Readers are invited to visit gowandapress.com for the latest information. A complete story will be printed in the June 9 edition of The Gowanda Press.

Press photos by Phil Palen

Members of the American Legion, Gowanda Post 409 and Veterans of Foreign Wars, James J. Cruden Post 5007, perform a salute during the village’s Memorial Day ceremony.

Gowanda Mayor David L. Smith pays tribute to our nation's fallen heroes at Memorial Day ceremonies in St. John Park.

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Sheriff’s deputy, East Otto woman, endures grueling training to become Nordic Master she’s a cross-country Nordic patroller, she had to learn to telemark ski and be able to ski at a Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) Level II instructor’s ability.

According to MacQueen, the testing on Mount Washington in New Hampshire was probably one of the hardest things she’s ever done in her life. As her team neared the top on March 11, the wind chill was minus-83 degrees.

She said the avalanche forecast was “considerable” and, along with the other members of her team, she started suffering from signs of frostbite and hypothermia. Because of the treacherous conditions, they decided to turn back and head back down the mountain to do the remaining requirements the next day.

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Mary MacQueen is now one of 11 Nordic Masters in the country, and there is only one other woman who has earned the status. Nordic Master is the highest level in the National Ski Patrol.

By Deb Everts Press Reporter

EAST OTTO — A local woman has become one of 11 Nordic Masters in the country.

As a matter of fact, she is one of only two women in the nation who have earned the certification.

Mary MacQueen, of East Otto, received her Nordic Master status upon completion of a final test before the Oral Board of Review that took place April 29 at the Eastern Division’s Spring Officers’ meeting in Albany.

Nordic Master is the highest level in the National Ski Patrol.

MacQueen said she became interested in the program about five years ago and has worked on her Nordic Master certification for more than four years.

During that time, she has trained mostly in the Eastern Division of the National Ski Patrol that encompasses 15 regions throughout the Northeastern United States.

MacQueen said the tests to earn Nordic Master include a Mountain Travel and Rescue module, an avalanche module and a Nordic module. Although

Some may wonder why MacQueen would put herself through such a grueling and challenging experience, especially under such extreme conditions.

“The whole concept of Nordic Master is that the patrollers need to be able to lead expeditions and deal with a lot of adverse situations, so the testing is done in more high-risk situations,” she said. “Yes, it was dangerous, but at the level I was testing at, they needed to find out if I was able to function and still do my job under extreme conditions.”

According to MacQueen, the program is not for everyone because it begins with steep requirements that call for a huge experiential-base in the Continued on next page

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June 2-8, 2017 From previous page outdoors and backcountry skiing. She said applicants must also be familiar with Mountain Travel and Rescue, as well as navigation and other aspects. To get to Nordic Master, a person has to become a Nordic Skier first, then they have to become a Nordic Senior, which is another level below Nordic Master.

MacQueen said prior to being certified and accepted into the Nordic Masters program, a candidate must take a lot of different classes and have been involved in a search and rescue team, other than ski patrol. As the founder of Kinzua Search Dogs and involved in search and rescue teams in New York State since about 1995, she was accepted into the program.

MacQueen said she liked the Mountain Travel and Rescue and Nordic aspects so much that she decided to start the first Nordic Patrol in Western New York at Allegany State Park in 2002.

She said Nordic is any type of skiing that does not use lift service, and it encompasses backcountry skiing, extreme skiing and cross-country skiing.

Because she liked doing that type of skiing, the Nordic Master program was very enticing to her.

“I understood that achieving Nordic Master is pretty arduous so, when I decided to take on this endeavor, I knew I had to get in good shape,” she said.

“It involved going to the gym, doing a lot more exercise, getting out there and working out because some of the skills they ask for are endurance-based type skills.”

MacQueen said she would like to thank Kim Duke of Core Performance in Ellicottville for helping her get her body in shape, as well as Sean Lowes from City Garage, also in Ellicottville, for keeping her ski gear in tip-top shape.

The last component of her Nordic Master certification was the Oral Board of Review where all the Nordic Masters grilled her for up to four hours on her knowledge of Nordic, Avalanche, and Mountain Travel and Rescue skills; as well as National Ski Patrol Policies and Procedures.

The Nordic Masters in order are: Pete Snyder #001, Butch MacQueen #002, Greg France #003, Phil Galka #004, Chuck Boyd #005, Steve Devine #006, Director Rick Schandler #007, J.C. Cowell #008, Tom Kneiss #009, Deb Cowell #010, and the newest Nordic Master Mary MacQueen #011.

“I am honored to be in the company of such amazing high-achievers from Pete Snyder, the Nordic program founder with 60 years on National Ski Patrol to Chuck Boyd who has summited Mount Everest, and all of whom have held Eastern Division or Nationallevel advisory positions. It is humbling to be included in this elite fraternity,” she said.

MacQueen is a Deputy Sheriff for the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Department, and a licensed New York State Guide for hiking, camping and outdoor skills. She is also certified by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) as a wilderness searcher and crew boss.

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Battling the elements on Mount Washington, the team endured extreme weather conditions with temperatures dipping to a brutal minus 83 degrees F with the wind chill, and incredible wind speeds up to 115 mph.

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BOCES sparks science interest with electron microscope

By Rick Miller County Reporter

ELLICOTTVILLE — Educators at the Ellicottville BOCES Center are building interest in science throughout classes across the county using a scanning electron microscope.

After receiving the equipment last summer, BOCES career and technical education officials at the Ellicottville Center were unsure at first about how to introduce a nanotechnology course using the high-tech microscope.

Science teacher Kathleen Woods found students outside the science curriculum from cosmetology to construction trades lining up for permission to use the electron microscope.

They’ve started a collection of electron microscope images on a new website, nanotech.caboces.org. The site has already caught the attention of Penn State University, which has a network

of colleges participating in nanotechnology and electron microscopes called RAIN (Remotely Accessible Instruments in Nanotechnology). Penn State runs its own nanotech website at www. nano4me.org.

The Olean BOCES Center has had a somewhat more sophisticated electron microscope for about two years.

Now Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES is looking to install a similar one in the Belmont Center.

On Wednesday, May 17, the Ellicottville Center invited several Cattaraugus County science teachers to help roll out its new nanotechnology initiative.

Matt Buckley, an Allegany-Limestone student in construction trades, demonstrated the scanning electron microscope’s capabilities on a sample of drywall. After preparing the sample and turning on the equipment, an image of the material appeared, magnified thousands of times.

Michael Graf of the BOCES infor-

mation technology department said the scanning electron microscope “will bring more opportunity for our kids.

There are sciences the kids aren’t even aware of. We’re the only secondary school with this kind of equipment.”

The Allegany-Limestone student added the experience of operating a scanning electron microscope was certainly something to talk about in a job interview.

“It looks great in a portfolio,” he said.

The remote-control access means a student in Ellicottville can examine a sample using an electronic scanning microscope at a participating university.

Not long ago, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif., was running the BOCES electron microscope from across the country as well.

“We’re on our way to developing relationships with colleges” with nanotechnology programs and manufacturing, Graf said, adding it may lead to

“(The microscope) will bring more opportunities for our kids. There are sciences the kids aren’t even aware of.”

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internships, as well as college students teaching and sharing their experiences with BOCES classes.

“When we tried to create a nanotechnology course, people didn’t know what it was,” Graf.

Woods, the science teacher, said after she realized what effect the scanning electron microscope was having on students, she said she wanted to get Continued on next page

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June 2-8, 2017 From previous page it into every student’s hands. “They asked questions,” she said. “It opened doors we hadn’t thought of.”

Now Woods and others at BOCES wants to help get the technology into the hands of students in districts across both Cattaraugus and Allegany counties.

The scanning electron microscope has an endless number of uses. It not only provides an image of the surface of the sample, it tells what elements are present and in what percentages.

James Schifley, Career and Technical Education administrator, spoke to the science teachers about BOCES’ nanotechnology initiative.

Some Franklinville students recently operated the electron scanning microscope at BOCES from a Franklinville classroom with a laptop computer and a downloadable program. They determined that the sample was gunshot residue.

Someone had to be present in the BOCES lab to prepare the sample, but

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otherwise it can be remotely operated.

BOCES officials are looking to establish a Western New York Nanotechnology Network. Besides other schools, colleges, manufacturers and groups like Dream It, Do It could be involved.

“It’s better to work as a team,” Graf said.

Anthony DaLessio, who teaches in the Erie Community College nanotechnology department, is another one of BOCES’s partners.

“If you have a workforce, who knows what industries you might attract?” he said, agreeing it could be an economic development tool of the future.

Schifley said the microscope is easy to use with a laptop and a mouse.

“These are the opportunities we want to make for our students,” he said. “We’re real excited about it.

There are so many opportunities for students.”

Ellicottville Center Principal Noel Sheehy said the nanotechnology initiative “can be spread across all grade levels. Everybody should have this technology in their building.”

Press photo by Rick Miller

Matt Buckley an Allegany-Limestone student, demonstrates use of the Ellicottville BOCES Center’s scanning electron microscope last week during a rollout of a new nanotechnology initiative.

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COMMENTARY

June 2-8, 2017

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THE VILLAGE IDIOT

The old farmer

Sale of the wrong century

Out of much curiosity, I took to reading an old ancient Farmers Almanac of 1837. So goes this bit: Farmer Wakeful was commended on all things in order and Mrs. Wakeful was right up to snuff on her part.

She learnt her Rosey Florencie Bryant daughter good houseContributing Columnist wifery if by chance they should be lucky enough to find good husbands.

In 1843, an old farmer scolds his neighbor who says: give me none of your book learning about my business and there’s your new fangled plows and cultivators and horse rakes, all nonsense.

In 1859, the farmer said, stick to the farm, don’t leave the old homestead! In 1857, the time of the great panic when all things were in a great confusion: people in trade signed for snug farms free from debt and danger.

Farmers had good appetites, pleasant slumber and arose refreshed. Pa got up with a smile, had supper by lamplight with a smile, had time to clean up my spilled milk and bread that soaked my high chair, my clothes and the floor. I loved bread and milk then, but now hate it to this day.

I remember a lot of wonderful mothers when I was growing up, and Mother’s Day reminds me of them again. I guess we all think our own mother was special and I bet she was.

Give away smiles, think kind thoughts, say hi to a friend for me!

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By Jim Mullen

Syndicated Columnist

I had a garage sale last week, to get rid of the things I don’t want to dust anymore. Rather than put price tags on every little trinket, I had a table of free stuff, a table of $5 stuff, a table of $10 stuff and one little table to hold the few things that were really worth any money. Wasn’t this the idea that made Woolworth rich — a five- and 10-dollar store?

Before the day was over, I had $600 in my pocket. I’m on my way to becoming a big department store magnate, I thought. Until I figured out that the stuff I sold for $600 probably cost me $3,000 over the many years spent collecting it. Still, somebody else is dusting it now, while I’m spending the $600 on a few months of premium cable channels.

At the end of the day, there were still plenty of items left on my “free” table. When you can’t give things away for free, there’s a problem. And it’s not just strangers that won’t take our stuff; it’s family, too.

Almost everyone I talk to says the same thing: “None of the kids want my stuff.”

“They don’t want the dishes I got as a wedding present,” my friends say. “They don’t want my grandmother’s needlepoint napkins, they don’t want the linen I never

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use, they don’t want the cut crystal, the china cabinets, the silver table settings, the Wallace Nutting prints.

Just put all that stuff in the coffin with me because if you don’t, my kids will put it straight in the trash.

They don’t have any idea what it’s worth.”

Yes, they do: To them, it’s worth nothing. If it can’t fit on their cellphone or in their PlayStation, they don’t want it.

They go out to eat or order pizza; what would they put in a china cabinet? A pizza box? An empty Chinese takeout container? All their ramen noodles? What would they do with a crystal decanter? Put craft beer in it? Go ahead: Try to sell a silverplate water pitcher and coffee pot.

Together they’re worth less than a Starbucks coffee in a paper cup. And when you think about it, they should be. Who would put coffee in a silver container? It would go cold in about three seconds. And the water pitcher would drip condensation all over your polished furniture. When was the last time you used yours, if ever?

Yet for years, they were given as wedding presents. Today’s favorite wedding present is an envelope with a gift card in it.

I was talking about this with my brother when he was visiting with his teenage children, who, like most teens, could care less about all the old stuff around the house. Until

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they found my record collection.

(Not my “vinyl record” collection; I bought them long enough ago that they were just called “records.”)

You’d have thought those kids discovered a gold mine.

“Wow! Look at the size of these things. It’s like a Frisbee. Who are the Kingston Trio? You’re kidding -- someone was named ‘Petula’? If they’re the Beach Boys, why aren’t they wearing bathing suits? The Rolling Stones. I think I’ve heard of them. Vaughn Meader? Who’s that?”

Even I had nearly forgotten Vaughn Meader, who had a hit comedy album lampooning President Kennedy and his Boston accent. It was a huge best-seller until one day in late November 1963.

I let the nephews have the music albums, but I hung on to the comedy albums, many of the routines I had memorized when I was their age.

“The Buttoned-Down Mind of Bob Newhart,” “The Smothers Brothers at the Purple Onion” and Rodney Dangerfield’s “No Respect.”

I would have like to have listened to some of the records with the nephews and shared a few laughs, but my record player was on the “free” table, and someone smarter than me has it now.

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COMMENTARY

Appetites

A POINT OF VIEW

By Richard Westlund

There is reason for community pride Our region — the greater Persia/ Collins/ Gowanda area — is a very special place!

This is an exceptional area, because of the people here and with the region’s magnificent rolling hills, expansive beautiful valleys, and majestic farm lands.

This area stands out as a wonderland of nature and opportunity. With our four seasons of the year, there is something very special about each and every Robert L. Heichberger season … be it sumContributing Columnist mer, fall, winter and spring.

The following poem of mine, is a poetic expression which depicts several aspects of the exceptional nature of our area which my wife Elaine and I are proud to call our home. Further, this region is where our daughter Lisa and son Mark were brought up, educated, and spent their early childhood days.

I dedicate this poem to those who appreciate and enjoy this graceful and friendly community we call home.

The valley between the hillsides Between the bountiful hillsides With meadows and trees all sublime, There is a valley with splendorous texture And a running creek flowing in prime.

The hills are arrayed with choice splendor Whatever season or time of the year, They dress with colorful adornment Giving to many, an abundance of cheer.

Here is where the Amish trail arrow points southward With a bountiful picturesque so serene; Pristine farms and woodlands of beauty What a natural and spectacular scene.

The gleaming water of the creek flows like crystals Over rocks and glimmering shoals; They are the water from the beautiful hillsides Into Cattaraugus Creek with rippling unfolds.

The valley between the lush-filled hillsides Is a precious sight…truly to behold; With people, tree lined streets, and colored gardens A precious sight and a joy to unfold.

There is the Hollywood Theatre standing so proudly Being renovated to the state of the art; And Academy Place with pride and with firmness Meeting the needs of the people who take heart.

There are the places where people assemble And gather to shop and to converse; After a bit, with time moving forward Each group goes on their way to disperse.

There are men and women busily doing The things that need to be done...

Working, shopping, and caring for others And doing everything else under the sun.

There is the hustle and bustle of children Going to school, or to the park and giving cheer They are caring and helpful to others And from others, they receive a smile with a tear.

There are volunteers and helpful first responders Who willingly give of their time; There are businesses, professionals and so many others Who thoughtfully share their talents sublime.

This is the valley…between the bountiful hillsides Where thoughtful people work and reside It us a remarkable and friendly little village GOWANDA is its name…and we say it with pride.

— Poem by Robert L. Heichberger

Contributing Columnist

He asked for just a glass of wine To quench his aching thirst.

‘Twas all he wanted, so he said, But that was just a first.

His thirst once sated, ‘round he looked To see what was about.

A maiden sweet he noticed there, Who stirred his loins, no doubt.

If she’d just notice him somehow, Could he but kiss her soft sweet brow, She must consent to be his wife, Or he would end his worthless life.

She smiled at him, and touched his cheek.

She kissed him, and his knees went weak.

But as he felt his soul was sate, His eye roamed to another plate.

So much adventure, spill and thrill, What waits beyond the yonder hill?

His fate seemed just to question why, To test and push, to climb and try.

A victim? Yes, perchance he might Be victim of his appetite.

Poor mortals on an endless chase To find a perfect resting place.

But when he thought he’d seen it all, His cynicism dulled the call.

With inspiration just a sigh, He laid his body down to die.

Insatiability’s the curse That drives us here from bad to worse, That makes it hard to just enjoy Things as we did when just a boy.

Methinks the ego of a man Does gaze across God’s heav’nly plan, And feeling that he can control, He sees himself in God’s own role.

We must submit to wind and rain.

We must endure with pleasure, pain.

There’s no escaping mortal strife, While living in a mortal life.

And all the while we laugh and grieve, It is our place to just believe; That if we’re true, and mind our best, What e’er there is, we’ll pass the test.

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Frank W. ‘Joe’ Milks Jr.

SUN CITY WEST, Ariz. — Frank W. “Joe” Milks Jr., 88, passed away Monday (May 22, 2017).

Frank Milks Jr., born Oct. 20, 1928, on the family farm on McKinstry Road, in Delevan, N.Y., to Frank Sr. and Lela Smith Milks. The youngest of six children; three sisters, Lenore, Jean and Bertha; two brothers, Millard and Lynn.

On May 17, 1952, he married Elizabeth (Betty) Nason at the Blessed Sacrament Church in Delavan.

His first school years were in a one room school house, later by bus to the Delevan School. The family later moved to the hamlet of West Valley and graduated from the West Valley Central School in 1946. At this time, he joined the U.S. Navy serving on the USS Wilkes Barre and USS Little Rock. Upon discharge, he worked for the Ford Assembly Plant in Woodlawn, N.Y. until the plant moved to Ohio.

Following the Ford Plant relocating he and his wife purchased the West Valley Hotel, a very old landmark which they

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owned and operated for ten years. After selling in 1969 they moved to Delavan and opened Delevan Liquors which they operated for 25 years. Selling the business, they moved to Sun City West enjoying retiring in the sunshine state. Now able to enjoy the passion of traveling, they were able to visit most of the states, Alaska, Panama Canal, several trips to Europe and Asia which they so enjoyed.

Often in conversations with Navy buddies at reunions, he often said he brought his ship home with him because the USS Little Rock is now in the Naval Park in Buffalo, N.Y. In his remaining days his care and spiritual comfort was entrusted to Hospice of the West.

He was blessed with six children; three daughters, Kathleen, Mary and Colleen; three sons, Jerome, Bryan and Bradley; thirteen grandchildren, Melanie, Jennifer, Megan, Jordan, Justyn, Ebbn, Ryan, Brett, Alex, Joshua, Christopher, Andrew and Ethan; and seven greatgrandchildren, Sophia, Jackson, Tucker, Cooper, Porter, Max and Ben.

Louise J. Ayers

CATTARAUGUS — Louise J. Ayers, 93, passed peacefully Wednesday (May 24, 2017) after a short illness.

Born December 31, 1923 in Dayton, Pa., to the late Anthony F. and Maude E. (Snyder) Kerner.

Louise will be sadly missed by family and friends.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, William; sisters,

Dennis L. Albrecht

PERRYSBURG — Dennis L. Albrecht, 64, passed away Sunday (May 28, 2017) at Erie County Medical Center.

He was the beloved husband of Kathleen Donaldson Albrecht, stepfather of Kristin (Adam) Cunningham, grandfather of Madeline and Ryan Cunningham, uncle of Debra (Joseph) Prentki, and great-uncle of Robert and Kayla Prentki.

He was the son of Charles Norman and Lillian (Merrill) Albrecht. He is survived by his brother, Luther (Ann)

Ruth Kerner and Bernice Long; three brothers, Edwin, Franklin and Wilbert Kerner.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements were entrusted to DiStasio-Hills Funeral Chapel Inc. Cattaraugus, NY. Online condolences may be made at www.hillsfuneralchapel.com.

Albrecht, and his sister, Joyann (Tony) Kota, both of Perrysburg.

Friends may call 4 to 8 p.m. Friday (June 2, 2017) at Mentley Funeral Home, Inc. 105 E. Main St. Gowanda. A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 11 a.m.

Saturday (June 3, 2017) from St. Joseph’s RC Church in Gowanda. Burial will be in Versailles Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Friends of Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.

Leonard A. Stephens Celebration of Life scheduled

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CATTARAUGUS — A celebration of life for Leonard A. Stephens, 82, of Cattaraugus, who passed away Thursday, May 11, 2017, will be held from 1 to 3 p.m.

Saturday, June 10, 2017, at his home, 7166 Route 353 in Cattaraugus.

Arrangements are under the direction of Mentley Funeral Home Inc., 411 Rock City St., Little Valley.

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POLICE REPORTS

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May 14, 9:40 a.m., Matthew J. John, 40, of Gowanda, was arrested on a warrant issued by Springville Village Court in January 2015 for failure to appear in court after being arrested for aggravated unlicensed operation and leaving the scene of a property damage accident. John was turned over to Erie County Sheriff’s Office to process the warrant. n May 20, 12:43 a.m., Jessica L. Silverheels, 37, of Gowanda, was charged with driving while intoxicated, unlicensed operation, illegal window tint and obstructed vision following a traffic stop on Union Street for illegal window tint and obstructed vision of the operator. During the stop, Silverheels exhibited signs of intoxication, failed several sobriety tests and refused a breath test.

It was also revealed Silverheels license expired in December 2004. Silverheels was released on an appearance ticket for Collins Town Court. n May 20, 6:45 p.m., Rebecca Jimmerson, 18, Gowanda, was charged with child endangerment after patrol responded to a West Main Street address for the report of an unconscious 18-year-old female victim of a heroin overdose. Jimmerson gained consciousness and became responsive upon the arrival of patrol and the Gowanda Ambulance Service. While investigating, patrol discovered a young child was in the presence of Jimmerson.

Jimmerson was released on an appearance ticket for Persia Town Court. Both Jimmerson and the child were treated by Gowanda Ambulance Service and both were transported to Lakeshore Hospital for further evaluation and treatment. n May 24, 10:56 p.m., Ryan C. Zybert, 25, of Gowanda, was charged with disorderly conduct after patrol observed Zybert walking on East Main Street screaming obscenities and profanities.

Patrol confronted Zybert with an attempt to determine if anything was wrong and to quell his behavior, but Zybert refused patrol’s requests and screamed profanities at officers and walked away from officers, refusing to stop. Zybert was ren

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leased on an appearance ticket for Collins Town Court. n May 25, 12:49 a.m., Brandon J. Brooks, 22, of Gowanda, was charged with speed not reasonable and prudent, moving from lane unsafely, driving on shoulder of roadway, driving while intoxicated, aggravated unlicensed operation, refusal to take a breath test, open alcohol in a vehicle, operating an unregistered vehicle, operating an uninspected vehicle, operating a vehicle with no insurance and no seatbelt after patrol responded to the report of a motor vehicle accident on Buffalo Street. During the investigation, patrol determined Brooks was operating a vehicle southbound, and the vehicle veered across the northbound lane, struck a tree and continued onto a lawn and struck a utility pole. Brooks exhibited signs of intoxication and failed several sobriety checks. Patrol observed an open bottle of alcohol in the vehicle and learned the vehicle was not registered, inspected or insured. It was also revealed Brooks’ license was revoked in March 2015 after being convicted of driving while impaired. Brooks refused a breath test. He was released on an appearance ticket for Collins Town Court. n May 26, 6 p.m., Cherlie L. White, 25, of Versailles, was arrested on a warrant out of Persia Town Court for failure to appear in court for moving from lane unsafely and leaving the scene of a property damage motor vehicle accident.

White was located by Buffalo City Police who turned White over to Gowanda Police and arrested. White was arraigned in Persia Town Court and released on her own recognizance to appear in court at a later date. n May 27, 1:45 a.m., Chartae M. Ervolina, 27, of Gowanda, was charged with third-degree unlicensed operation and inadequate headlights following a traffic stop for inadequate headlights. During the stop, it was revealed Ervoina’s license was suspended in March for failure to pay a traffic find in Dunkirk City Court.

Ervolina was released on an appearance ticket for Collins Town Court.

CORRECTION

Due to incorrect information submitted to The Gowanda Press, a police report in the May 26 edition incorrectly stated Cody Connor, 28, of Springville as being charged following a vehicle accident on Sharp Street in Concord. Correctly stated, Cole Kruska, 25, was the offender in the accident and was charged with driving while impaired by drugs and failure to keep right. No charges were filed to Connor. The Press regrets the error.

ERIE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE n COLLINS — Nathaniel Embs, 33, of Springville, was transported by ambulance May 28 to Erie County Medical Center with nonlife threatening injuries following a single car rollover crash on Route 39. The cause of the accident was the driver swerving to miss a deer in the roadway. n IRVING — Jonathan Guy, 57, of Irving, was charged May 27 with first-degree felony aggravated unlicensed operation, driving while intoxicated, unlawful operation of an ATV on a public roadway, no helmet, leaving the scene of a property damage accident, no insurance, registered ATV and other vehicle and traffic infractions after deputies responded to the report of an ATV versus vehicle accident on Versailles Plank Road. Deputies located Guy, the ATV operator, who exhibited signs of intoxication, failed roadside sobriety tests and refused a breath test. Guy was transported to Erie County Holding Center

pending his arraignment in court. n IRVING — Robert Lyle, 33, of Riving, was charged May 27 with driving while intoxicated, leaving the scene of a property damage accident, reckless driving, speed not reasonable and prudent and unlawful possession of marijuana after deputies responded to a reckless driving complaint from the Seneca Nation Marshals office involving a vehicle driving recklessly on Route 438 and almost striking a Marshal vehicle and fleeing on Route 438, turning into a yard and striking a parked vehicle. The operator fled on foot but was apprehended by SNI Marshals and turned over to the Erie County Sheriff’s Office. Lyle exhibited signs of being intoxicated and failed sobriety tests and submitted to a breath test, which resulted in a blood alcohol content of .09. Lyle was released to a sober third party to appear in court at a later date.

CATTARAUGUS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE n SALAMANCA — Paul R. and Amanda M. Baran, both 34, of Salamanca, were each charged at 12:30 p.m.

May 19 with third-degree possession of a controlled substance, a class B felony.

The arrests followed an investigation by the Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force, which executed a search warrant at a Lincoln Avenue residence. Three grams of heroin, cocaine and marijuana, as well as drug paraphernalia, were seized at the scene.

They were transported to the Salamanca police station pending arraignment. Catta-

raugus County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Salamanca Police Department. n GREAT VALLEY — Kylen J. White, 18, of Great Valley, was charged at 9:36 p.m. May 21 with fourth-degree criminal mischief following a domestic incident. He was issued an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date. n ARCADE — Acting on a bench warrant out of family court, police arrested Joseph G. Bellaus, 31, of 42 Hertel Ave., Buffalo.

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NEW YORK STATE POLICE n MACHIAS — Two Delevan residents were charged at 7:44 p.m. May 22 with one count each of issuing a bad check with known insufficient funds, class B misdemeanors, in the town of Freedom.

Arrested were Lisa A. Tymorek, 50, and Wayne E. Tymorek, 49.

The pair were released on their own recognizance. n FRANKLINVILLE — Richard D. Lewis, 53, of Franklinville, was charged at 9:36 p.m.

May 21 with driving while intoxicated and unlawful possession of marijuana. n ASHFORD — No injuries resulted from a one-vehicle accident at 5:25 a.m. May 22 on Thornwood Drive. The driver was identified as an unnamed 18-year-old of West Valley n YORKSHIRE — One was injured in a one-vehicle accident at 12:43 p.m. May 26 on Gun Barrel Road. The driver was identified as Barbara J. Johnson, 77, of Zephyrhills, Fla. No further information was reported. n YORKSHIRE — Lindsay C. Ladd, 27,

of Chaffee, was charged at 5:53 p.m. May 26 with unlawful possession of marijuana. n YORKSHIRE — One was injured in a two-vehicle accident at 7:50 p.m.

May 26 on Route 16. The drivers were identified as Alysha R. Kososki, 25, of Arcade, and Margaret A. Breeden, 48, of Grand Island. No further information was reported. n MACHIAS — Peter T. Smith, 62, of Machias, was charged with first-offense driving while intoxicated and first-offense driving with a blood-alcohol content of 0.08 percent or higher at 7:29 p.m. May 27. n ASHFORD — Ashley M. Toidl, 22, of Tonawanda, was charged with second-degree menacing, fourth-degree criminal mischief and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, all class A misdemeanors, at 12:35 a.m. May 28. n DELEVAN — John E. Peterson, 69, of Delevan, was charged at 11:56 a.m. May 28 with petit larceny, a class A misdemeanor. He was issued an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

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17-year-old arrested for multiple incidents at police station GOWANDA — A 17-year-old female who had previous incidents with the Gowanda Police Department was arrested three more times in a four-day period this month.

The female, whose name was not released due to her age, was first arrested at approximately 11:05 p.m. May 21 after patrol observed her smearing a bagel with cream cheese on a patrol vehicle.

She was again arrested at approximately 5:44 p.m. May 24 for smearing marshmallows and Swiss cake rolls on a vehicle only about an hour after she had been witnessed drawing on the same patrol car with chocolate and honey. At approximately 3:45 p.m. May 25, she was observed smearing maple syrup and peanut butter on the entrance door of the police department.

She had previously been arrested on numerous occasions for curfew violations, disorderly conduct and criminal mischief regarding her acts and behavior at the police station.

After each of these three acts, the female was charged with thirddegree criminal mischief, disorderly conduct and trespassing and arraigned in Collins Town Court. Following the incident on May 25, she was remanded to Erie County Holding Center in lieu of $1,000 bail.

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Congressional candidate not registered NY voter; other challengers emerge

By Rick Miller County Reporter

A Painted Post man who announced his Democratic candidacy for Congress last week is not registered to vote in Steuben County.

Rick Gallant, a Corning-Painted Post school teacher, lives in Painted Post, his press representative said in an email Thursday in response to a question about where Gallant lived. A follow-up question as to the duration of Gallant’s residency in Painted Post was not answered before press time.

Democratic and Republican sources indicated Thursday that Gallant had resided in Wellsboro, Pa., south of Corning, until only recently when he and his wife, Amy, moved to Painted Post.

According to the online database for the Tioga County Commissioners Assessment Office, Rick and Amy Gallant own a residential property at

602 Marsh Creek Road in Wellsboro, Pa., and have owned it since 2008.

Sean Hogan, the Hornell mayor and chairman of the Steuben County Democratic Party, said Gallant was among seven potential candidates who appeared before Democratic county chairman in the 23rd Congressional District on April 1.

Hogan said Gallant told the committee chairmen that Gallant had planned to move to the Corning-Painted Post area soon from Wellsboro, Pa., because Gallant’s wife had worked as a teacher in Pennsylvania and Wellsboro had been midway between their respective job.

“He moved into the district in the last week or 10 days,” Hogan said of Gallant’s residency. Gallant has been a member of the New York State United Teachers Board and representative to local school districts across the Southern Tier for eight years.

Gallant was among several potential congressional candidates interviewed

by Democratic chairman from across the 11-county 23rd Congressional District recently. At least two other candidates besides Gallant have announced their candidacies: Ian Golden, 40, an Ithaca businessman, and Edward Sundquist, a Jamestown attorney, have also announced plans to challenge Reed.

“There may be four or five candidates for Reed’s seat,” said Cattaraugus County Democratic Election Commissioner Kevin Burleson on Thursday.

“Its very early in the process,” Burleson said. Multiple candidates seem to be looking at the Democratic nomination. “There may be more candidates entering the field.”

The primary isn’t for more than a year, but candidates will have to demonstrate an ability to raise money over this summer and into the fall.

“There’s a lot of interest in getting a candidate who will listen to his constituents and protect their health care

and their rights,” Burleson said.

Steuben County Republican Election Commissioner Vickie Olin said there was no voter registration on file for anyone named Gallant.

“If he’s running in a Democratic primary, he needs to register under that line or get permission from the state Democratic Committee to run on their party line,” Olin said.

While it is a requirement of the U.S. Constitution that a Congressional representative must be an “inhabitant” of the state they represent, there are no restrictions on how long they must live in the state before being fit to serve.

Hogan said the county chairmen made no endorsement of a candidate to challenge Reed. Besides Golden and Sundquist, Hogan mentioned candidate Max Della Pia, a retired Air Force officer from Owego “There will be a primary,” Hogan said, adding later, “As long as they don’t beat each other up, we’ll come up with a candidate for Tom Reed.”

Gowanda Garden Club to meet June 7 GOWANDA — The monthly meeting of the Gowanda Garden Club will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 7 at Ester Dittenhofers, 3465 Gowanda-Zoar Road.

This is the club’s annual plant auction. The public is invited and members are encouraged to attend.

Pinning ceremony held for JCC nursing graduates JAMESTOWN — A pinning ceremony to celebrate the achievements of 69 graduates of Jamestown Community College’s nursing program at its Jamestown campus was held on May 20.

Local graduates, who are now eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for registered nurses, include: n Cattaraugus: Rene Solem; n Cherry Creek: Nikole Lindquist; n Dunkirk: Evan Davis, Alyssa McKillip, Kyleigh Rivera, and Kimberly Yannie; n Fredonia: Kelly Cain, Brittany Collins, Kari Fenton, Felicia Nichols, Wanda Schultz, and Kayla Voss; n Gowanda: Meghan Lulas and Elyssa Poff; n Irving: Abigail Weaver; n Randolph: Cody Benson, Brittany Gates, Lisa Hadley, Maureen Kibbe, Roxanne Oliverio; n Salamanca: Clarice Jacobs; n Silver Creek: Shannon Eggleston, Gina Hallmark and Kelly Ossman.

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GMS Principal Mr. Miklas has selected the winners of the Principal for the Day challenge. The contestants all wrote an essay based on the topic “Should we extend the school week to 6 days a week instead of 5?” Contest winners “dressed the principal part” as they worked with Mr. Miklas in attending to his principal duties of the day and joined him for lunch. The following three pages have been winners and served as principals May 22-25.

Dear Mr. Miklas, Children in Gowanda Middle School will be better off with 5 days of school a week. Middle School can be very stressful. There are more bullies, homework, and friendship issues. Adding another day of school can make these stressful things even more stressful.

Kids need lots of freedom these days.

They also need to stay active and have lots of free time. More school can create mental health issues, negative attitudes, and it can even make the smartest kids give up. Adding more school can effect kids more than any adult could believe!

If you add more school each week, kids would not have a lot of free time and free time is crucial to a kid’s life.

The human brain needs lots of free time, because it can fall asleep after lots of sitting. The lack of play and free time can even cause negative attitudes toward school. In fact, researchers have shown that additional learning can develop negative attitudes, especially towards Math and Science. Longer schooldays and more school, will make kids stop trying because they feel overwhelmed. Less school gives children more free time and free time can help children learn how to make decisions, solve problems, and follow rules. Free time can actually help teachers and principals do their jobs better.

Making kids stay at school gives them less time to stay active at home.

Staying active makes kids healthier, mentally and physically. In fact, staying active can help you have better mental health, manage stress and increase selfesteem. Having good physical health is as important as having good mental health. For example, regular physical activity helps control the percentage of body fat in children. Lots of activity can help prevent serious health problems. It can also help improve sleep, which can help kids do better on schoolwork. Additionally, exercise can

help information travel faster to your brain. It increased blood flow to your brain, helping information move. As you can see, requiring kids to come to school 5 days a week, can help teachers teach their classes easier because kids are more alert and healthier.

Freedom means everything to kids these days and having two days of freedom is important. A lot of kids have mental health issues, and being in school more makes it worse for them.

Kids with learning disabilities and anger issues find school more difficult and more freedom would make it easier for them. Also, if there is more school, some kids will decide not to go and end up failing. School is sometimes very strict and all people need freedom.

Teachers can also use free time as well.

Free time can make them happier and they will be able to handle students better. A little freedom can make everyone happy.

Free time for kids is the key to healthier, better acting, happy kids, and the only way to have that is to have less school. Less school helps us be more active and have better lives in the long run. Students with better lives will be happier and more satisfied with themselves, and more willing to work hard.

If school happens 6 days a week, everyone will be unhappy, and they could give up easier. Likewise, kids will not have lots of time to spend with their families either. Having family time is important because it helps make better use of their free time and it helps them stay active. Just like students, teachers can benefit from free time. Free time can make them happier and able to deal with students better. In conclusion, having 6 days of school would cause all of our brains to explode, and that wouldn’t be good for anyone.

Sincerely, Hailey Christopher Grade 5

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Hailey Christopher | Grade 5

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14 My name is Julia Jefferlone and I am in 6th grade. I am a honor student. I disagree that a 6 day school week is a good idea. Even though a six day school week may be helpful, there are a few reasons that explain why this isn’t the best idea.

One reason is that it would cost more money. First, a six day school week would raise taxes. It would raise taxes because you have to pay the higher bills for being in school longer and using things such as electricity and water more often. When taxes are raised the community has to pay for it. This will make people unhappy with our school. Also, the school will have to pay the teachers for the extra day every week. This comes to about one million additional dollars.

Also, we have to pay for all the electric bills. One day of electric costs $623. And then you have to add that to every week of school. Finally, you have to feed us more. This means that you have to order more food (food costs money). Not only the money, but you have to plan out what we each each day. This results in more time being wasted and more money being spent.

Another reason that we shouldn’t have a 6 day school week is because school isn’t the only place we learn. Yes, we may learn important information and skills in school that will help us later on in life. But, we need to learn life skills as well like cooking outside the classroom. This gives us skills to cook and provide a meal, even at this young age when we grow up and provide ourselves or in some cases our families food. We also need to learn from our mistakes. I know, you can still learn from mistakes in school. But, when we are in a different surrounding different mistakes are made that we can learn from. In school

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we learn that if you do not study for the test then you might get a bad grade. But outside of school we learn more from real life situations than a test grade. For example, if you are climbing a tree after your mom said not to and break your arm you learn that you should listen and follow directions. Finally, over the weekend is when we get the house in order and tidy up. We have more time to do this in a whole day than just after school.

These chores reach us responsibility and some of us even get rewarded. We learn that we need to take care of them to make our day and even our house function right.

One final reason that we shouldn’t have a six day school week is that we need time outside of school to relax and

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be with our friends and family. School is stressful for everyone, even the teachers.

We need time to visit our grandparents and relax for a couple days before going back to an environment with lots of drama and anxiety. Our friends are with us most of our childhoods. Being around our friends and having sleepovers are a huge part of our lives. Memorials like those stick with us for a while. And I’m sure that you have a memory from your childhood that you cherish. We need to just be kids for a few days instead of sit and work for days. We watch movies, go to the arcade, and sometimes even go out to eat. This is so relaxing and relieves the stress of school. A lot of kids our age also don’t get the full physical activity they need from the 45 minute gym class.

When we are off we go outside and play with our friends. This is way more physical and healthy than sitting in a classroom. We run around and enjoy doing it.

Being fit and healthy is very important to children our age.

I understand why you are considering a six day school week. There are good reasons we should, and there are good reasons we shouldn’t. Thank you for taking your time to read my reasons.

Julia Jefferlone Grade 6

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Lincoln Francis | Grade 7

Having another day of school does not get popular support, but does sound interesting. See, many people don’t agree, because learning isn’t that popular, so I think the 6th day should be half educational, half, well, having fun and socializing.

A Lot of people are busy, so having it half having fun makes it so it’s more optional. You still get to see us for 6 days, and it isn’t like your wasting time. People are more inclined to go because it isn’t as educational and, let’s face it, for once school would actually be fun.

And, instead of shrinking period times, make it where you can drop in on favorable classes, like I don’t have to go to Spanish, but I can go to Math, ELA, and Social Studies.

Plus, with students coming in on days where they control their schedules, they can improve their grades with someone who knows what their talking about so they get the help they need. Plus if they missed too many days, this can override an absence. Even if they do have perfect attendance, they can get ahead of their grade level if they want.

Overall, with it being optional, fun, and grade boosts, plus you not having to really compromise on your wants, the idea of having 6 school days a week cold become popular and be done.

Lincoln Francis Grade 7

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THE GOWANDA PRESS What do you like to do on the weekends? Thinking about it, because no matter what you like to do, you’ll agree that weekends are a perfect time to relax and do what you like. Not for school. Some people think going to school for 6 days a week is better and can be more efficient, but what we need to think about isn’t about school efficiency/education, but a student or faculty members’ mental state and how school affects it.

First is how school stresses out students to the point where they are depressed. For example, if you go to your Google Search bar and type in the following phrases “School makes me…,” “School makes me want to …,” “School is so…” you will most likely see that there are some negative finishers. Some of them include “School makes me sad,” “School is so stressful” or worse “School makes me want to kill myself.” Which, you can guarantee, are things school systems don’t want to happen to the students. These students are roughly between the ages of 13-20 years old (middle school to college). A majority of students get their stress from school work, homework, tests or even classmates.

In a news article done by NBC News, supported by a survey done annually by the American Psychological Association, a teenager’s stress is higher than some average adults. The survey found that “30% of teens reported feeling sad or depressed because of stress and 31 percent felt overwhelmed. Another 36 percent said that stress makes them tired and 23 percent said they’ve skipped meals because of it.” In fact, in this same survey, the same teens have reported that their stress measures a 5.8 on a 10-point scale, which is slightly higher compared to an adult’s rating of 5.1. If we add another day to the school week the stress and anxiety could get worse and negatively affect students’ mentality.

Another reason to not extend the school week is how the students feel about school already. Of course, this question tends to get mixed feelings but the majority would say that school is challenging and there is evidence to support this. An article done by Reader’s Digest focuses on how the school is damaging kids and is bringing them down. In this article, they make the point “Children are required to be in school, where their freedom is greatly restricted …” These may be loaded words but it

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Grace Wakefield | Grade 8

does make a point that school can be like prison. The two are quite similar, both participants are sent to a secure building for a certain amount of time and they stick to a schedule that they use every day.

In an article by Business Insider, they found 18 Signs that U.S. Public Schools are equivalent to U.S. prisons. Some of these signs include “School officials can search cell phones and laptops of public school students if there are reasonable grounds for suspecting that the search will turn up evidence that the student has violated or is violating either the law or the rules of the school” or “In 2008, a class of 3rd grade students in Kentucky was required to remove their shoes and socks during a search conducted by a

group of teachers after $5 went missing.”

Of course, there are more examples in the article but for the sake of brevity; we’ll keep it at two. Most of the time if kids/ teens are forced to be in a place that’s like a prison and are treated much like prison inmates, they’ll want to get and stay out.

Whether that’s by dropping out or skipping school that’s certainly now what we as students want to do.

If we are to extend the school week a student’s mental state will decline to the point where they do not want to learn or do anything in general. We should allow students days to relax and destress and this will help students to focus better.

Grace Wakefield Grade 8

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18th annual Crouse 5K Challenge 18th Annual Crouse 5K Challenge Results 1st Overall Male Ian Warrior 19:01 2nd Overall Male Stephen Mattesen 19:11

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Brooke Adams, first; Lexi Latona second and Dennis Crouse, Sr. Scholarship Winner; Kristine Twoguns, third.

1st Overall Female Brooke Adams 19:11 2nd Overall Female Lexi Latona 23:26 3rd Overall Female Kristine Twoguns 23:47 GCS Faculty Results 1st Male Coach Pete Palmer 2nd Male John Jarzynski 3rd Male Pete Delpriore 1st Female Heather Sopko 2nd Female Heather Dunkleman-Fort 3rd Female Erica Austin

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3rd Overall Male Lyle Warrior 19:55

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Gowanda sports report

By Mark Benton

Sports Correspondent

The Gowanda Central School boys varsity lacrosse team advanced to the Section VI, Class D semifinals after posting a 18-17 win against Silver Creek in the first round on May 23. “We had a three goal lead late in the game but Silver Creek scored two late goals to make it close,� echoed Panther coach Ray Logan.

Gowanda then ventured up to Akron on May 25 to take on the league champion Tigers and looking for an upset victory. However, the host team that had only lost one game all season to large school Canisius defeated the Blue and White by the score of 23-9.

Gowanda ended their 2017 season with an overall record of 6 wins and 10 losses.

n The Gowanda area co-ed youth soccer program will wrap up their spring session on Thursday, June 8.

The 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. A fall session will be held immediately after school begins in September. n Gowanda Recreation will begin their six week summer 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 entering first through eighth grade this fall are eligible to participate. There is no cost for the program except for the field trips. There is also an afternoon free swim program at the Gowanda High School pool plus a free lunch served each day. (Note: Children will need to bring their own

lunch on July 5, 6 and 7 since the Federal Free Lunch program does not begin until Monday, July 10.) Registration will take place at St. John Park (under the pavilion) from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27. Call the recreation director at 532-4053 for more information. n GCS alumni Rob Fetterick is having another good season coaching varsity baseball at Brocton Central School this spring. His Bulldogs reached the Section VI,Class D championship game but lost to North Collins on May 27. His wife Abby (Wesley) is the girls track and field coach at Lake Shore Central School. n The Gowanda varsity boys and girls track and field teams competed in CCAA Division championship meet on May 26 and 27 in Dunkirk. Sophomore Austin Jankowski reached the finals and placed third in the 110-meter high hurdles and fourth in the high jump. Freshman Dominik Rodriguez placed fourth in the pole vault. Another freshman Christian Cook was sixth in the 3200-meter run posting his

June 2-8, 2017 best time of the season. Sophomore Jason Umlah also recorded his best time in the 400 meter dash as did senior Ryan Monat in the 800-meter run.

The team's leading scorer and MVP Ethan Francis was out of state visiting family and did not compete. He was ranked in the top four in three separate events and would have undoubtedly moved the Panthers up in the final team standings. Jankowski and Francis were expected to be notified June 1 if they were selected to compete in the Section VI championship meet on June 2 and 3 in Jamestown. n For girls track and field team, senior Lexi Latona reached the finals in the triple jump and placed fourth.

She is also awaiting confirmation from Section VI in regards to this weekend's championship meet. Freshman Emagin Warrior recorded her best times of the season in the 1500 and 3000 meter runs. Serena Emery also had a personal best in the shot put.

Both teams look to be much improved next season with only a handful of seniors that are graduating.

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The history of Gowanda State Hospital baseball

By Mark Benton

Sports Correspondent

The Gowanda State Hospital, located in Helmuth, was in operation from that late 1890s until they closed their doors for good on Oct. 31, 1991. Many of the employees and a good number of the clients — patients — were transferred to the Buffalo Psychiatric Center. Today, the former psychiatric center is surrounded by high barbed wire fences that encompasses both the Gowanda and Collins Correctional Facilities.

However, for many years, the Gowanda State Hospital sponsored an adult men's baseball team. The team, nicknamed the Staters, competed for many seasons in the Lake Shore League. Other teams in the league included Angola, East Aurora, Lake View, Hamburg, Eden, Lake Shore, Boston and North Collins. The Staters played their home contests on the hospital grounds alongside Center and Taylor Hollow Roads. Nine-inning games were played on Sunday afternoon beginning at 1:30 p.m.

On Wednesday night, the league scheduled seven-inning games that began at 6:30 p.m.

The Staters were always competitive and won numerous league titles. And for several seasons in the late 1950s through the mid 1960s, the Gowanda State Hospital team would play an exhibition game against the Gowanda Merchants that were members of the Central League. That annual game was suspended after the 1967 season when the Merchants were tossed out of the Central League for using illegal players and had to forfeit all 20 of their games. The series did resume in June of 1971 when a “new” Gowanda Merchants baseball team was allowed to rejoin the Central League after a three year hiatus. The Staters won the game by the score of 5-2. The teams never played each other again as the Staters folded following the 1972 season due to New York State budget cuts.

The Gowanda State Hospital baseball team was managed for many years by Ted Stitzel Sr. through the 1950s until the end of the 1963 season. He also was a very ac-

complished pitcher. When the 1964 season began, former player and now player/ coach Ed Urbank took over the reigns of the team.

“Urbank ran that hospital team like a major league club,” former Stater pitcher and first baseman Mel Wolfe said after he retired from baseball in 1969. “We even had to have our spikes shined before the games.” Wolfe reminisced during a 1985 conversation about the history of Gowanda State Hospital baseball.

Urbank had one of the shops run by the hospital make up a large wooden billboard that read: “Ballgame Today.”

That billboard would hang from the top of the stadium concourse and be opened up to face the passing vehicular traffic on game days. He also initiated a concession stand that was erected on the top row of the stadium seating directly behind home plate. And the national anthem would also be played over a portable PA system before each home game.

The Little League baseball players in attendance could retrieve foul balls during the game and receive a bottle of pop, fifty cents and an old baseball for their service when the nine inning affair was completed.

Several times, the “ball chasers” would get a cracked wooden bat that they would take home, hammer in a few nails and wrap it with shiny electrical tape to be used in sandlot games.

When the spring of 1973 arrived, there was no longer a Gowanda State Baseball Team. Several of the remaining players joined the Gowanda Merchants or Collins Center team that both competed in the Central League. A few of the younger players on the last Staters team played for Maye Bulls in the CEBA league.

Today, the former Gowanda State Hospital baseball field is a recreational yard for the Gowanda Correctional Facility. The seats from the grandstand that came from Buffalo's Offerman Stadium in 1960 have long been removed. The actual baseball infield and surrounding area is now used for pickup softball games between the inmates.

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Saturday and Sunday at the theater in the Western New York natives returning to the festival.

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

The complete schedule includes: Friday, June 2 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 Ride-in 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

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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

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 Noon — Beer tent opens n Noon to 3 p.m. — Mid Life Crisis, at Main Stage 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

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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

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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Old Times Remembered...

West Main Street, 1921 Photo courtesy Gowanda Area Historical Society

This photo of downtown Gowanda was taken in 1921. The building on the right, Bartow Mentley & Company hardware and plumbing, is now Gabel Bros.

Furniture. It is the only structure in this scene that remained after a devastating fire in October 1924 that originated in the Opera House, the tall white building in the center. It was located on the lot which most recently was the site of Community Bank, the old Gowanda Co-Op Saving and Loan Association. Also destroyed in the fire were a bank, clothing store, two drug stores, hat shop, Himelein's department store, and three dwellings. The block was rebuilt in 1925-26 by industrialist Richard Wilhelm, including the Hollywood Theater, which is undergoing historic restoration.

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CATTARAUGUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

COLLINS

Trinity United Church of Christ Collins Friends Meeting 30 Erie Ave. | 532-3004 | trinityuccgow@yahoo.com Religious Society of Friends (Quaker) Pastor: Rev. Suzanne Hodges 2345 Main St. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Pastor: Janice Ninan Special Notes: Free community meal, second Saturday of Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday, Sunday School the month from 4 to 6 p.m., January through November New Hope Baptist Church 13861 Route 62 near Richardson Road Pastors: Jack and Micah Seiler

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

EAST OTTO

Worship: 10 a.m. Sundays; 7 p.m. Wednesdays 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

IRVING

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Pleasant Valley Baptist Church 12557 Route 438 Pastor: Rev. John Proios

LITTLE VALLEY

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

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.

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

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

North Collins Wesleyan Church 10470 Bantle Road | 337-3219 Pastor: Rev. Justin Leininger

OTTO Sunday Worship: 9 & 11 a.m.

Immanuel Lutheran Church 9027 East Otto Road | 688-5194 Pastor: Rev. Howard Warner

PERRYSBURG

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

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

United Methodist Church VERSAILLES 109 Court St. | 938-6150 Pastor: Nathan Lange Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: Traditional, 9 a.m.; Contemporary, 11 Versailles United Methodist Church a.m.

Main Street Pastor: Dave Rood Grace Bible Baptist Church & Grace Christian Academy WESLEY 201 Rock City St. Pastor: Rev. Rich Godinez Sunday Worship: Sunday, 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

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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Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 5/15/17. Office location: Cattaraugus SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY mail process to 35 Central Ave., Salamanca, NY, 14779. Any lawful purpose.

Legal Notices advErtisEMEnt for Bids Sealed bids for the Board of Elections and Museum Buildings Property sale, for the Cattaraugus County Department of Public Works, according to specifications, will be received by the undersigned, at the Department of Public Works Facility, 8810 Route 242, Little Valley, New York, until friday, June 30, 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 #50 - Board of Elections and Museum Buildings Property sale Final Request for Information shall be submitted in writing to Dawn Smith at dasmith@cattco. org by 4:00 P.M. friday, June 23, 2017. Final addendum shall be issued, Monday, June 26, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. if needed.

Such addendum shall be forwarded to all potential bidders who have acquired a Bid Form via email. The addendum will

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also be posted on the website link below to view or download for general information.

Copies of the proposed Contract Documents, Plans, Specifications and Instructions to Bidders will be available thursday, June 1, 2017, and may be secured online at www.cattco.org/ bid-request or at Cattaraugus County Department of Public Works, 8810 Route 242, Little Valley, New York 14755.

Phone Dawn Smith at 9389121, ext. 2465. These documents are available to the general public, however if anyone is planning to submit a bid, they must contact Dawn Smith at the number above to obtain a copy of the actual Bid Form. all bids must be sent or delivered to cattaraugus county department of Public Works, 8810 route 242, little valley, ny 14755. attention: dawn smith.

All bids must be accompanied by a NON-COLLUSIVE BIDDING CERTIFICATE and Bid Deposit in the amount of 10% of bid total.

Any bid submitted without such certification and bid deposit 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

highest responsible bid.

County John Searles Administrator County Center - 303 Court Street Little Valley, New York 14755

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.

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noticE - sEalEd Bids city of salaManca Board of PuBlic utilitiEs The City of Salamanca Board of Public Utilities will receive sealed bids in the office of the Salamanca City Clerk, 225 Wildwood Avenue, Salamanca, NY 14779 up to and including 10:00 a.m. on June 15, 2017 on the purchase and installation of 1000 feet of six foot above-ground chain link fence for the Salamanca Board of Public Utilities' Water Treatment Plant located on Water Street. The cost of materials and the cost of installation should be bid separately.

Copies of such specifications are available in the office of the Salamanca Board of Public Utilities located 225 Wildwood Avenue, Salamanca. All bids must be accompanied by a certificate of non-collusion (available in the office of the Salamanca BPU).

Such bids will be opened and read publicly at 10:00 a.m. in the conference room of the City Municipal Building, at the above address on June 15, 2017.

All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked as "chain link fence" and delivered to the City Clerk at the above address.

The City of Salamanca Board of Public Utilities reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

By Order of the City of Salamanca Board of Public Utilities.

Dated: May 26, 2017

city of salaManca noticE of PluMBinG EXaMination An examination for Certificate of Competency to conduct the business of plumbing in the City of Salamanca, New York, will be held by the City of Salamanca Board of Examining Plumbers on June 24, 2017 at 9:00 AM in the Salamanca Library, 155 Wildwood Avenue, Salamanca, New York.

The fee for filing the application is $25.00 and all applications must include reference signatures and be accompanied by a letter of reference from a local licensed master plumber attesting to experience. The completed applications must be received by the City Clerk on or before 3:00 PM on June 13, 2017.

The applicant must have a standing of at least 75% in the examination in order to be entitled to a Certificate of Competency.

Applications may be obtained at the office of the City Clerk, 225 Wildwood Avenue, Salamanca, NY 14779.

April M. Vecchiarella City Clerk Dated: May 26, 2017

by the undersigned, at the Department of Public Works Facility, 8810 Route 242, Little Valley, New York, until tuesday, June 20, 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 #27 – demo & replacement of leon Bridge #35, smith road over conewango creek The work will consist of: clearing and grubbing of the site, and disposal of the existing bridge, placement of the new sheet pile wingwalls and abutments, cleaning and grading of the existing stream channel, placing of heavy stone fill along and in the stream and backfilling around the wing walls and abutments.

The work is to be completed by September 15, 2017.

Copies of the proposed Contract Documents, Plans, Specifications and Instructions to Bidders will be available thursday, May 25, 2017, and may be secured online at www.cattco.org/bidrequest or at Cattaraugus County Department of Public Works, 8810 Route 242, Little Valley, New York 14755.

Phone Dawn Smith at 716-9389121, ext. 2465. There will be a $50.00 charge for each set of specifications, plus $8.00 postage if mailed. Checks are to be made payable to the Cattaraugus County Treasurer.

The specifications for this project will be available for examination at the office of Southern Tier Builders Association; 65 West Main St., Falconer, NY 14733, & on their web site, (STBA website at: www.stba.com). Login Page: http://login.onlineplanservice.co m/SP/code.aspx Password: nyBX17-020252735

Cattaraugus County Local Law 12-2012 as amended by Local Law 5-2015 requires that the County provide a copy of the Cattaraugus County Vendor Responsibility Form to the low bidder. The low bidder will have 5 business days to return the completed form unless the form was mailed by the county to the vendor, in which case they will have 10 business days from the date of the mailing to return the form. Failure by the low bidder to submit the form within the above time frame will lead to the automatic rejection of their bid. The contractor must also ensure that all subcontractors to be used on the project complete this form and submit it to the County for approval within 5 days of the preconstruction meeting. Failure to do so may lead to the rejection of the subcontractor at the County’s discretion.

Currently the Commissioner of Public Works has approved the CCA-2 (New York State Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire For-Profit Construction) with attachments A, B, and C to serve as the Cattaraugus County Vendor Responsibility Form.

The full deposit, according to General Municipal Law, Less any postage costs, will be refunded for complete sets with no missing pages, returned in good condition (NOT MARKED IN OR WRITTEN IN) within 30 days of the award of contract.

No refunds will be made for sets returned later than 30 days of the award of contract. all bids must be sent or delivered to cattaraugus county department of Public Works, 8810 route 242, little valley, ny 14755. attention: dawn smith.

All bids must be accompanied by a NON-COLLUSIVE BIDDING CERTIFICATE and Bid Bond in the amount of 5% of bid total. All substitutions are to be submitted at time of bid as per the contract documents.

No substitutions will be considered after the bid date. Any bid submitted without such certification and bid bond will not be accepted. Any bid not meeting ALL specifications will not be considered. Cattaraugus County reserves the right to re-

noticE of forMation of BonavEnturE sWiMMinG, llc.

Articles Of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/25/2017. Office Location: Cattaraugus County. Principal office of LLC: 104 W Ohio St, Olean, NY 14760. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the address of its principal office. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act or activity.

rafi’s PlattEr, llc Notice of Formation of the above Limited Liability Company (”LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (”SSNY”) on 05/10/2017.

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, 800 Wayne St., Olean, New York 14760.

Purpose: Any lawful act. advErtisEMEnt for Bids Sealed bids for demo & replacement of leon Bridge #35, smith road over conewango creek, according to specifications, will be received

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Healthcare & rehabilitation center, olean, according to specifications, will be received by the undersigned, at the Department of Public Works Facility, 8810 Route 242, Little Valley, New York, until friday, June 30, 2017 at 1:45 P.M. after which noticE – they will be publicly opened at sEalEd Bids 2:00 P.M. (at the same locacity of tion), by the undersigned, salaManca under the direction of the Public The City of Salamanca will reWorks Committee of the Cattaceive sealed bids in the office raugus County Legislature. of the Salamanca City Clerk, Each bid, at the time it is re225 Wildwood Avenue, Salaceived, will be stamped showmanca, NY 14779 up to and ing date and time of including 10:00 AM on July 3, receipt. All bids must be sealed 2017, on one new 2017 Ford and clearly marked as follows: F250 XL Truck for use in the (Any bid not clearly marked will City Fire Department. Such not be considered.) bids will be opened and read at dPW Bid #57 - chiller re10:15 AM. placement - the Pines All bids must be submitted in a Healthcare & sealed envelope clearly marked rehabilitation center, olean as “Fire Department Pickup Contractors are encouraged to Truck” and delivered to the City visit the site before June 23, Clerk at the above address.

2017. Please coordinate by Bid specifications/ contacting Chris Klemann at forms are available in the office 716-353-8516 ext. 4426 to of the Salamanca City Clerk, schedule a site meeting.

225 Wildwood Avenue, Final Request for Information Salamanca, NY. shall be 4:00 P.M. friday, June All bids must be 23, 2017. Final addendum shall accompanied by a certificate of be issued, Monday, June 26, non-collusion (available in the 2017 at 2:00 P.M. if needed. office of the City Clerk).

Copies of the The City of Salamanca reproposed Contract Documents, serves the right to reject any or Plans, Specifications and Inall bids. structions to Dated: Bidders will be May 25, 2017 available friday, June 2, 2017, April M. and may be secured at CattaVecchiarella, raugus County Department of City Clerk Public Works, 8810 Route 242, Little Valley, New York 14755. noticE of Phone Dawn Smith at 938forMation of MaPlE9121, ext. 2465. There will be a fEll, llc, $50.00 charge for each set of Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State specifications, plus $8.00 (SSNY) 05/16/2017. Office lopostage if mailed. Checks are cation: Cattaraugus County. to be made payable to the CatStreet taraugus County Treasurer. All address of principal place of questions and RFI's to be dibusiness: 679 Main Street, rected to Wendel; Olean, NY 14760. SSNY des375 Essjay Road, ignated as agent of LLC upon Williamsville, NY 14221 @ 716whom process against it may 688-0766 Attn: Gerry May, be served. SSNY shall mail gmay@wendelcompanies.com. copy of process to: c/o the The specifications for this projLLC, 679 Main Street, Olean, ect will be available for examiNY 14760. Purpose: any nation at the office of Southern lawful activities Tier Builders Association, 65 West Main St., Falconer, NY advErtisEMEnt for Bids 14733, & on their web site, Sealed bids for the chiller re- (STBA website at: www.stba.com) Login Page: placement - the Pines ject any or all bids, to waive any informalities, and to accept the lowest responsible bid.

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http://login.onlineplanservice.co m/SP/code.aspx Password: nyBX17-020975c7r Cattaraugus County Local Law 12-2012 as amended by Local Law 5-2015 requires that the County provide a copy of the Cattaraugus County Vendor Responsibility Form to the low bidder. The low bidder will have 5 business days to return the completed form unless the form was mailed by the county to the vendor, in which case they will have 10 business days from the date of the mailing to return the form.

Failure by the low bidder to submit the form within the above time frame will lead to the automatic rejection of their bid. The contractor must also ensure that all subcontractors to be used on the project complete this form and submit it to the County for approval within 5 days of the preconstruction meeting. Failure to do so may lead to the rejection of the subcontractor at the County's dis-

cretion.

Currently the Commissioner of Public Works has approved the CCA-2 (New York State Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire For-Profit Construction) with attachments A, B, and C to serve as the Cattaraugus County Vendor Responsibility Form.

The full deposit, according to General Municipal Law, Less any postage costs, will be refunded for complete sets with no missing pages, returned in good condition (NOT MARKED IN OR WRITTEN IN) within 30 days of the award of contract.

No refunds will be made for sets returned later than 30 days of the award of contract. all bids must be sent or delivered to cattaraugus county department of Public Works, 8810 route 242, little valley, ny 14755. attention: dawn smith.

All bids must be accompanied by a NON-COLLUSIVE BIDDING CERTIFI-

CATE 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

York, until tuesday, June 20, 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 #58 – Precast deck Panels for leon Bridge #35, smith road over conewango creek this bid is to suPPly the deck panels only. 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 sheets and instructions may be obtained online at www.cattco.org/bid-request, or at the Cattaraugus County Department of Public Works, 8810 Route 242, Little Valley, NY, 14755. Phone Dawn Smith at 938-9121, ext.

2465 All bids received are subject to all federal and state regulations/controls concerning any such equipment, materials, and/or services. All bids must be accompanied by a NONCOLLUSIVE BIDDING CERTIFICATE and a 5% Bid Bond.

Any bid submitted without such certification and bid bond will not be accepted. Any bid not meeting ALL specifications will not be considered. The County Legislature reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informalities, and to accept the lowest responsible bid.

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SSNY shall mail copy of process to 2607 W. State St., Olean, NY 14760. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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OUT & ABOUT 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, 59th annual Allegany Nature Pilgrimage, Allegany State Park.

Draws hundreds of participants to take a deeper look at nature. Visit alleagnynaturepilgrimage.com. n June 2-4, 19th annual Hollywood Happening, downtown Gowanda. Rows of motorcycles line Main Street. Live music, bike parade, tattoo contest, ridein-bike show, Hollywood Happening Charity Ride, food, vendors and more. n June 2 and 3, Bake Sale for Gowanda Assembly of God Vacation Bible School, Jesse’s Home and Gifts in Gowanda. Times 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 2 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 3. n June 3, 7 p.m., The Breezin’ and Breathless Tour with George Benson and Kenny G, Seneca Allegany Events Center, $45.

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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 7, 9 a.m. to 2 0 p.m., Flea Market and Bake Sale, 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 p.m., Gowanda Garden Club meeting, Ester Dittenhofers, 3465 Gowanda-Zoar Road. Public invited. 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 11, 2:30 p.m., Walk for Life presented by Tri-County Crisis Pregnancy Center, Gowanda Free Methodist Church. Registration begins at 2 p.m.

Fun, prizes and fellowship. 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. n June 25, 2 to 4 p.m., 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. 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.

Visit eventbrite.com. n July 19, 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.

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Gowanda Public Library

GOWANDA — Upcoming events taking place at the Gowanda Public Library: n June 2, the library will close at 6 p.m. due to street closure for Hollywood Happening; n June 7, 10 a.m., computer class for those who have registered; n June 10, 11 a.m., Story Time; n June 13, 4 p.m., Father’s Day Craft; n June 14, 10 a.m., computer class for those who have registered; n June 17, noon, Lego Batman movie matinee (Free admission and refreshments) n June 21, 10 a.m., computer class for those who have registered; n June 27, 4 p.m., Make your own Boondoggle/bracelet n June 28, 10 a.m., computer class for those who have registered; n July 1-4, the library will be closed in observance of the holiday weekend n July 5, 10 a.m., computer class for those who have registered; n July 8, Summer Reading KickOff Party. Come sign up for this year’s program. This year’s theme is “Build a Better World.” We will be designing your very own book tote bags. Free refreshments will also be available.

Library hours Monday through Friday, 1:30 to 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call 532-3451 or email gowandalibrary@ cclslib.org

Collins 50 Plus Seniors Activities for the week of June 4 to 10 include: Sunday n Pickleball with Lois — 6:30 p.m., Collins Town Park, (free)

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

“Buffalo Historic River Cruise” day trip.

Bus leaves front parking lot of L.K. Painter Community Center at 9:15 a.m. and returns by 2:30 p.m.

Wednesday with Pat — 10 a.m., Painter Center gym (Note new time) n Quilting with Florence — 10:30 a.m., Collins Library Community Room. (free) n Games and Crafts with Pat —1 p.m., Painter Center Rose Room. n Exercises

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COLLINS — Upcoming events taking place at the Collins Public Library: 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.

June 9-30, Toddler Time. Picture books, rhymes, finger plays, music, sensory play, simple crafts and snacks. Ages 18 months-3

years. Please call the library to register 716532-5129. n June 10, 10 a.m., Friends of the Library meeting. n June 13, 5:30 p.m., Book to Screen Club. Please call or stop in to get the name of the book/movie and to sign up. 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. Call 532-5129.

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Gowanda Boosters 2017 scholarship winners Gowanda Ford Pay It FORDward Scholarships

GCS P.R.I.D.E. Scholarships GOWANDA — The Gowanda Boosters Club recently presented the 2017 GCS P.R.I.D.E. scholarships to Lexi Latona, Ryan Monat, Cheyenne Williams and David Poff.

Each recipient received $750 toward their education.

Reading through submitted essays, the club learned of 14 seniors and are confident the entire Class of 2017 will carry Panther Pride with them. Club officials said they wish they could have awarded every single member a scholarship but are limited to four.

From the four recipients honored, the club learned their definition of Panther Pride and how they exemplify it throughout their years at GCS. All of them strived for excellence in the classroom and in individual sports while still managing time for extracurricular activities and volunteering for the community.

David Poff, S.A.D.D. President, was the fifth place state wrestler that represented with Panther Pride working towards this goal with determination and drive. He believes “failure is not an option.”

Cheyenne Williams, the athletic artist that designed the G-Town Showdown shirts for the past four years, has represented Gowanda Panthers with every jersey she wears with respect and excellence in her sports.

For the final two selections, the club wasn’t surprised to see that the Class of 2017 agreed: Its dedicated, most talented runner with a voice, Lexi Latona who has involved herself not just in our school but with her community and church. She shared

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Ryan Monat and Dana Veloski received Gowanda Ford Pay It FORDward Scholarships.

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(From left) Lexi Latona, Ryan Monat and Cheyenne Williams (along with David Poff, not pictured) were recent winners of the 2017 GCS Panther P.R.I.D.E. Scholarships, with each recipient received $750 toward their education.

in her essay, “my Panther Pride runs so deep, my blood just may be blue…maybe.”

Finally, Ryan Monat, the Panther mascot who has represented the school and community with

Panther spirit at many events. He has excelled and been involved all throughout high school in class and has represented the class as its president.

GOWANDA — Gowanda Boosters Club collaborated with Gowanda Ford to provide this scholarship opportunity to our GCS graduates.

The club wanted to take a moment to explain so this award may continue to grow. How this scholarship is made possible is with each purchase of used or new vehicle at Gowanda Ford a $100 is donated back to this cause. What better cause than helping our GCS students with their academic expenses. Hopefully, these students will remember to continue to pay it forward throughout their lives.

This year with the assistance of two of GCS teachers, the club is happy to present the Gowanda Ford Pay It FORDward Scholarships to Ryan Monat and Dana Veloski.

These individuals demonstrated community service, volunteer work throughout their high school careers while still being involved in school activities or sports and maintaining excellence in the classroom.