Gowanda Press — June 9, 2017 Edition

THE Est. 2016

LOCAL

SPORTS

Kruszka, Poff named firstteam all-stars ... Page 16

Photos of the 19th annual Hollywood Happening ... Page 28

FREE!

GOWANDA PRESS

The preferred local newspaper of the Gowanda Area Chamber of Commerce June 9-15, 2017

Gowanda school board discusses potential capital project

By Rich Place

Managing Editor

GOWANDA — The Gowanda School Board of Education last week held its first meeting concerning a potential capital project that seeks to move the school’s track to its elementary campus and provide improved security and other upgrades to both educational buildings.

The purpose of the special meeting, held May 31, was essentially two-fold: to allow the board to learn and discuss the potential scope of the project and to advise project officials and school administrators on the financial implications of the work. “(We will discuss) the beginning with the end in mind,” said Superintendent Jim Klubek at the beginning of the meeting, “so that as we are having these conversations about the financial aspect and what it looks like, I want everyone to understand the entire scope.”

By the meeting’s end more than two and a half hours later — after conversations with officials from the legal, financial and construction aspects of the work — the board reached a general consensus on the maximum local impact of a potential $38 million project.

Spurred partly by an estimated $1 million in aid from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), one of the key highlights of the project is the track’s move from a flood-ridden Hillis Field to a site north of Gowanda Elementary School on Aldrich Street.

Photo courtesy Jennifer Stebbins

Firefighters arrive on scene at the Olympia Restaurant at 2 Jamestown St. in Gowanda following a fire on Friday, June 2.

Submitted photo

A track to be located north of the Gowanda Elementary School on Aldrich Street is one of the highlights of a potential capital project being discussed by the Gowanda School Board of Education.

Olympia to reopen after electrical fire

By Hunter Samuelson Press Reporter

Two other major highlights of the project are security improvements to existing entrances — one at the elementary school and two at the middle and high school complex — and providing both educational campuses with air conditioning.

At the Gowanda Middle and High School campus, work would also include a more than 3,000 square foot addition for a combined middle and high school library to the east of the auditorium near the current high school entrance.

GOWANDA — Despite the fire on Friday, June 2, the Olympia Restaurant plans to reopen.

According to Nick Crassi, fire chief for the Gowanda Volunteer Fire Department, the fire was caused by an electrical overload in the front wall of the building.

“There was an overload in the conduit wiring,” said Crassi. “Old wiring sometimes rubs through the conduit, or sometimes there is an overload of drawer amperage on the system.”

See Project, Page 20

See Fire, Page 21

2

THE GOWANDA PRESS

June 9-15, 2017

Students of the Month at Gowanda Elementary

Submitted photo

Congratulations to Ace Washburn and Morgan Ruff from Ms. Carol Jean Nephew’s kindergarten class. Morgan and Ace were selected Students of the Month for showing responsibility in their studies by focusing and participating eagerly throughout their phonics lesson.

Submitted photo

Congratulations to Delanie Wright and Gadeo:nosta' Wisniewski, kindergartners from Ms. Carol Jean Nephew's class. Gadeo:nosta' and Delanie were selected Students of the Month for exhibiting citizenship by cleaning up materials without being asked for a fellow student who had to be dismissed early.

Cub Scouts tour barracks

Submitted photo

Bear Cub Scouts in Pack #276 recently toured the New York State Police Barracks in Collins. Investigator Connors and Trooper Steinert gave the tour and answered questions that the Cub Scouts had. During the tour, the scouts were given an inside look at the barracks and police vehicles. They learned how fingerprinting is done now as compared to in the past, how forensics is used to help solve crimes, and how the police help keep us safe. This tour helped the Bear scouts earn the “Paws for Action” and “Forensics” adventure belt loops.

THE GOWANDA PRESS

June 9-15, 2017

3

Mills calls for road repair at Collins Town Board meeting

By Hunter Samuelson Press Reporter

COLLINS — Erie County Legislator John Mills attended the Collins Town Board meeting on Monday to discuss infrastructure, emphasizing the hazardous condition of Zoar Valley Road.

“Three weeks ago I was out on the road. It was a ride from hell,” said Mills.

“For 50 minutes I was going 15 to 35 miles an hour. It was horrible. We’ve got school busses and emergency services trying to use that road.”

According to Mills, reconstructing Zoar Valley Road would be a $22 million project. The Erie County budget needs about $51 million a year to see significant progress, and the budget currently hangs around $31 to $33 million.

“Right now, we are working with state officials to see if they can help fund road repairs,” said Mills.

To put pressure on the administration, Mills said he is going to ask district residents to display road construction awareness signs on their front lawns.

“Three years ago, we authorized $5 million for road repairs, and it’s a fact that the county executive is rolling over that $5 million. It’s pure public safety we’re talking about here,” said Mills.

In addition to Zoar Valley Road, Mills announced upcoming road construction projects such as street gutter cleanup on Lenox Road, shoulder work and skid paving on Taylor Hollow Road, and patching on Route 438.

In other news, Mills will kick off the 11th season of his Hot Dog Roast Library Fundraisers on Saturday, June 17 at the Collins Public Library. Residents can stop by from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for $1 hot dogs and $2 italian sausages.

Receiving a $5,000 stipend for being a Minority Leader, Mills said he uses the stipend solely for his library fundraisers. He said his goal is to raise a total of $100,000 for district libraries. Throughout the past decade, the John Mills Library Hot Dog Fundraisers have raised a grand total of $67,077.

Updating the board on ECC’s search for a new university president, Mills, a member of the search committee, said

they’ve narrowed the search down to four PhD finalists.

“I was amazed at the talent of these individuals, and ECC is sure to have a first class candidate,” said Mills. The committee will select a candidate by the end of the month.

Mills gave details about the Spring 2017 University Express retired and senior volunteer program. Developed by the Erie County Department of Senior Services, University Express offers free one-hour courses in current events, history, science, the arts, wellness and more to adults 55 and older. There are no homework or tests, just intriguing discussions on academic topics. Information about host sites and the course catalog can be found on www2.erie.gov.

Those interested can RSVP by calling 858-7548. Classes run through June and July.

Mills also discussed the Western New York Southtowns Scenic Byway.

Promoting economic development and community pride, the byway forms a 108-mile scenic loop running through Orchard Park and Aurora South through Boston, Colden and Concord. Recently, the state approved its extension through Ashford and Ellicottville.

The byway is perfect for those looking to explore the heart of the Western New York Southtowns, said Mills.

Parks along the byway include Scoby Dam Park, Chestnut Ridge Park, Griffis Sculpture Park, Sprague Brook and Knox Farm State Park.

“The byway represents the diamonds in the rough,” said Mills. “We have great things out here nobody knows about, so this a really neat thing to have.” More information on the byway can be found on wnyssb.org.

In other news, Yellow Dot kits are now available to all. Yellow Dot is a free program designed to help first responders provide life-saving medical attention during a car crash. Yellow Dot kits are available at all Erie County Sheriff’s substations, pharmacies, senior centers, and DMV offices. n

See Collins, Page 21

Press photo by Hunter Samuelson

Erie County Legislator John Mills spoke on the condition of several area roads during the June 5 meeting of the Collins Town Board.

THE GOWANDA PRESS

4

June 9-15, 2017

Jamestown grant could spur rail plan through Catt. Co.

By Rick Miller County Reporter

A Jamestown infrastructure grant announced last week by Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul is a first critical step in developing a rail excursion corridor from Niagara Falls to Jamestown utilizing a little used Cattaraugus County rail line.

Hochul announced nearly $10 million in state grants for Jamestown in an appearance at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts. The grants include a $670,000 award for rail infrastructure at the Jamestown Gateway Train Station.

“It’s all part of the grand plan,” said New York & Lake Erie Railroad CEO Robert O. Dingman Jr. “I call it the great leap forward.” Others call it the Western New York Rail Corridor Project.

The train excursion from Niagara Falls and Buffalo would cross western Cattaraugus County on NY&LE tracks from Gowanda to Waterboro where it would meet up with the east-west Southern Tier Railway Extension Railroad, the former Erie-Lackawanna Railroad, to Jamestown.

“We’re in the process of trying to coordinate efforts to bring train excursion service from Niagara Falls and Buffalo,” Jamestown Development Director Vince DeJoy said May 31. “We’ve got to get the trains down here. Our goal is to be a destination for tourism,” he said. “We hope for a significant spinoff too.”

The Jamestown Gateway Train Station, Reg Lenna Center and Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz Museum and Center for Comedy are all adjacent to the rail

corridor. The Comedy Center represents a $40 million investment in the city’s downtown. The train station recently underwent a $12 million renovation, but lacked a siding and other rail infrastructure. The $670,000 grant will fund that work.

DeJoy said the Comedy Center and other area attractions are expected to attract up to 130,000 visitors a year, generating an estimated $26 million.

“This will benefit all the communities along the rail line,” DeJoy predicted.

The excursion train concept a good way to bring in 300 to 500 at a time to a number of attractions, he added. Those people will soon find new overnight lodging in the city and could stay for visits to other area destinations like Chautauqua Institution, the Southern Tier brewery in Lakewood and the Seneca Allegany Casino in Salamanca, DeJoy said.

First, however, participants are looking for a feasibility study to determine if the project can be profitable. The Stone Agency of Erie, Pa., has proposed such a study at a cost of $60,000. Jamestown has pledged $30,000 for the study.

The Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency, which owns the rail line and hires Dingman’s company to operate and maintain it, will contribute $2,500 for the study. The Southern Tier West Regional Planning and Development Board has pledged a similar amount toward the study.

Both DeJoy and Dingman feel the last $10,000 of the $60,000 for the study will come soon, particularly in light of Jamestown’s $670,000 rail infrastructure

Press photo by Phil Palen

The roadbed on the New York and Lake Erie Railroad line was washed away by 28th Creek, leaving the tracks suspended in the air between Conewango and Waterboro, just north of Cowens Corners Road. This is part of a section that must be rebuilt to get the line to Jamestown.

grant announced on May 30.

DeJoy thinks the project is maybe two of years from completion, considering there are a couple of miles of track and switches that will have to be rebuilt on the NY&LE Railroad between Conewango Valley and Waterboro. That could cost more than $2 million.

Dingman feels the state Department of Transportation will fund that extension, as it has the rehabilitation of other sections of track. He has a grant to replace ties on a section between Dayton

and Cherry Creek that should be completed this year.

Dingman noted that the Gowanda community is looking forward to the rail corridor excursions to bring visitors from the Buffalo area to area events.

Several Erie County communities have also embraced the plan.

There is also some interest in regular passenger service from the Erie County Southtowns to Buffalo, Dingman notes.

See Rail, Page 21

June 9-15, 2017

THE GOWANDA PRESS

Pilot project seeks to improve health of people living with disabilities in Cattaraugus County Getting physically active and working toward better health has been the focus of a $22,800 Reaching People with Disabilities through Healthy Communities Pilot Program grant funded by the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Cattaraugus County was selected as one of two sites in New York State — with Syracuse also being selected — and eight communities in Ohio, Iowa, Montana and Oregon were selected to participate in this project.

Targeted in the Cattaraugus County area were schools, health care sites, community based organizations and municipal governments. Of note, the Olean Streetscape redesign, including the new traffic calming areas, rapid flashing beacon crosswalks and roundabout areas were important key features that were highlighted during a recent site visit. Additionally, curb cuts, infrastructure changes, use policies, building assessments for access, and interior design changes were also a part of inclusive access at all levels.

Cattaraugus County co-leaders Debra J. Nichols and Sandra L. Brundage created a Community Action Plan and a Community Health Inclusion Index that helped to focus the efforts locally. Both Nichols and Brundage also travelled to Decatur, Ga. to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to present their efforts thus far to an assembled group of government officials, technical assistance advisors and the other seven grant-funded communities.

The pilot program seeks to address policy, system and infrastructure barriers to active living for people living with disabilities in Cattaraugus County. For example, policies such as having inclusive access assessments completed on buildings prior to their occupancy by government organizations; and changes made to existing infrastructure to make it more inclusive

to aid access for those living with various forms of disability, are two areas being addressed in Cattaraugus County.

“The North Union Street Complete Street Transformation has put Olean on the map as a Walkable Community,” said Olean Mayor William J. Aiello.

“The project not only upgraded infrastructure but included traffic calming techniques that allow access for all on Olean’s main business street. The street is no longer four lanes. A tree-lined median coupled with rapid flashing beacons allows pedestrians, including visitors who are visually and hearing impaired or those with mobility issues, to cross North Union Street with ease.”

Christine Olivares, a person living disabilities who advocated for the rapid flashing beacons in the crosswalks stated, “ I felt like I was truly listened to, and that this project will help with awareness in accessibility projects. I was filmed crossing the roundabouts and lighted intersections, and I liked teaching others how people who are blind/visually impaired cross those streets independently.

“Comparing and contrasting the roundabouts and lighted intersections was eye-opening for me as well. I still prefer crossing the roundabouts, but I also appreciate the lighted intersections when it warrants. I truly believe this project will be eye-opening, and I wish it much success.”

Technical Advisors from the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) and a film crew from the Lakeshore Foundation were in Cattaraugus County May 8 and 9 to meet with city of Salamanca and city of Olean residents and officials, film key focus areas, and discuss ways in which to make Cattaraugus County a more walkable, rollable and active community.

More information about Reaching People with Disabilities through Healthier Communities is available online at www.nacdd.org.

5

THE GOWANDA PRESS

6

COMMENTARY Meet our intern Hunter Samuelson grew up in Gowanda and graduated from Gowanda High School in 2014. Now, she is a senior at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va. Pursuing journalism, Hunter reported for The Bona Venture (2014) at St. Bonaventure University, Gowanda News (2014) and The Fourth Estate at George Mason University (2015).

Hunter Samuelson After graduation next year, Hunter strives to work in the marketing or journalism field, as long as she gets to keep writing she’ll be happy.

She said she is thrilled to intern for The Gowanda Press because it gives her the opportunity to learn more about a beautifully close-knit community.

Letters to The Gowanda Press must by typed or printed legibly and be less than 500 words. They must be signed by the author and include that person’s address and phone number for verification. Deadline for the upcoming Thursday edition is Monday at noon. All letters are subject to editing, condensing or rejection. This page is intended to be a forum for local issues.

A POINT OF VIEW John Locke: a brilliant scholar, even for our times In our modern form of represenA cursory glance at recent headlines carry words such as: “The tative democracy we hold certain Economy in Stress,” “Where Are truths to guide the ship of state. the Jobs?,” “Scandal after Scandal Some such truths would be Thomas In Our Times,” “Threats of Terror,” Jefferson’s value of life, liberty and “Military Preparedness,” and “Excesthe pursuit of happiness as stated in sive Intrusiveness.” the Declaration of Independence.

Unfortunately, we are in the midst Jefferson’s ideas were great and exof disturbing events and situations in pansive but not necessarily original. our society. What will be the outHe drew many of these ideas from come of these current times? And, Locke, the noted scholar. what impact will these matters have It was Locke’s philosophical on life, liberty and the pursuit of belief in a democratic constitution, happiness? We might do well to fol- Robert L. Heichberger which served as the basis for the Contributing Columnist low the prescription as provided us American Declaration of Indepenby that great English scholar John dence and the American ConstituLocke. tion. Jefferson and our forefathers, who shaped our

LETTER TO THE EDITOR To the editor, On Sunday, June 4 at approximately 10:30, I just parked my car at the Gowanda Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. My nephew is a patient getting rehabilitation at the facility.

I brought his dog from his home with me so that they could visit. He loves his dog, Bailey, dearly. Before I could leash him, Bailey ran out of the car and took off. Over the next hour and a half he was on the run throughout the neighborhood around the Gowanda Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

THE

I was desperate, my nephew loves his dog immensely. I was so scared that I might have lost his cherished dog.

As I was searching and calling his name throughout the area many, many, many people offered their help. I would like to thank all the residents in the High Street and Beech Street neighborhood who tried to assist me especially Andy, who went on his motorcycle searching and notified a police officer who also helped.

After about an hour and a half, a passer by said he saw a black lab headed towards the nursing home.

GOWANDA PRESS Volume 1, No. 43

system of government, were students of Locke, and when drafting the documents of state, relied on his writings for guidance. Our forefathers not only followed Locke, but also identified with his When I got to nursing home there line of thinking. Thus, Locke in many ways inwas a lot of commotion at the outside spired the intellectual development of our colonial for there was a black dog that had government, which has lasted peacefully well over entered the facility. Bailey ended up finding my nephew’s room on his own. 200 years.

Locke originally mentioned three rights of man: I can’t express how happy and relieved I was. My nephew’s Bailey was life, liberty and property. Those rights were to be vigorously protected by the state. Locke advocated safe with his owner. entering a “Social Contract” whereby men would I’m so appreciative of all the help agree to concede some of their autonomy to gain that I received from the great, kind, thoughtful, helpful residents of Gowan- protection from each other. This “Social Contract” is the document, which delegates the duties of the da. state to man, and man’s duties to the state. It deMichael Rudzinski Continued on next page Buffalo

Publisher Jim Bonn Managing Editor Rich Place Advertising Manager Preston Cochran

Published every Friday by Bradford Publishing Co.

FOLLOW US ONLINE facebook.com/gowandapress twitter.com/gowandapress Instagram @gowandapress

June 9-15, 2017

SUBSCRIPTION RATES 3 Months $20 6 Months $30 12 Months $49 To subscribe, call (716) 372-3121 x. 266

REACH THE NEWSROOM DIRECTLY 49 W. Main St., Gowanda, NY 14070 gowandapress@gmail.com (716) 241-4268 USPS 477-400

FOR ADVERTISING INQUIRIES (716) 241-4268 preston@salamancapress.com

THE GOWANDA PRESS

June 9-15, 2017

Perrysburg reminds residents of yard sale, fishing and hunting license availability PERRYBURG — The town wide yard sale will be held June 10 in Perrysburg.

Also, town officials remind the public that fishing and hunting licenses can be purchased at the town clerk’s office during regular business hours. Copies of the 2017-18 New York Freshwater Fishing guide are also available.

A reminder that the Perrysburg Town Hall is an E-ZPass on the Go retail location, where commuters can purchase an E-ZPass and browse travel and tourism brochures.

The Perrysburg Town Clerk’s office is also a sales agent for Cattaraugus County Transfer Station tickets.

Hours for the town clerk are: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday; 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday; 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday; 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday; and 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday. The office is closed on Fridays and Sundays — as well as official state and federal holidays — and is open by appointment by calling 532-4090 and leaving a message.

The Town Hall is located at 10460 Peck Hill Road in Perrysburg.

For additional information, call 532-4090, email townofperrysburg@ roadrunner.com or visit townofperrysburgny.org.

Ellicottville Historical Society to host June 14 meeting ELLICOTTVILLE — The Ellicottville Historical Society will host its monthly meetings and speaker series at the Ellicottville Memorial Library, 6499 Maples Road.

On June 14, Marilyn Siperek will speak on the upcoming celebration of Great Valley.

All meetings will begin at 7 p.m. with a brief business meeting followed by the From previous page fines the relationship between people and their government. This contract ends the state of nature and allows for representative democracy and a fair and impartial judge to hear and resolve disputes.

Locke also discusses the labor of persons as something of their own. From this concept comes the basis of “property.” Property as defined by Locke, is all that people can produce with their labor.

The bounty of that labor belongs to the people. It was Locke who said “Every person has a property in his own person that belongs to oneself.” Persons entered the above stated “Social Contract” to protect their property from the exploitation and pillage of rouge men and thieves. And if the thief was larger than you in a state of nature, your property became that of the thief. So then people created a state to protect themselves and their property from each other, under such a system property is protected and autonomy is preserved with only few

speaker for the evening. The public is invited to attend the meetings and programs free of charge. New members are welcome.

The Ellicottville Historical Museum will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. every weekend until October; during special events in the village, the hours will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. limitations. And thus, the social contract is fulfilled and persons are safe, secure and then can truly enjoy the bounty of “life, liberty and property.”

We would claim that there are many states in the world, and those states who know Locke respect the human rights of individuals and personal freedom for the many. Parenthetically and sadly, those states who do not know Locke’s principles are the poorest and most oppressed.

In its day, such philosophical principles of human rights were attacked as “extreme” and now all people of the free world thrive from the ideas that Locke wrote about some 300 years ago. It has stood solidly the test for well over 200 years.

For our Republic, the next several years are pivotal. Our leaders and candidates for public office would do well to follow the lead so brilliantly provided

by Locke. We are a bountiful and hopeful people and we cherish the freedom to help and befriend one another.

7

THE GOWANDA PRESS

8

OBITUARIES Lynn A. Cowen RANDOLPH — Lynn A. Cowen, 73, of Randolph, town of Napoli, left this earthly life Saturday (June 3, 2017) at UPMC Hamot surrounded by love after losing a brave, hard-fought, 11-month battle with lung cancer.

Lynn was born May 11, 1944, in Gowanda, the son of the late Lynn and Doris (Knuth) Cowen. On Oct. 4, 2003, he married Marjorie (Jones) VanDewark Cowen, who he loved for 34 years.

Lynn attended Randolph Central School, after which he enlisted in the U.S. Army at age 17. He operated a bulldozer in Korea during its reconstitution phase.

He previously worked at Watson Manufacturing, NRM Petroleum, Cardinal Hills Golf Course and Dr. Richard Draudt Veterinary. He retired in 2013 from the Randolph VFW Post 6533, following heart surgery.

In earlier years, Lynn was able to hold his own playing horseshoes, billiards and bowling. He enjoyed his monthly Sunday morning breakfast and card games “at camp with the boys,” occasional trips to the casino, boating, bonfires and maintaining his yard. He enjoyed hanging out in his garage, heated with his wood stove blazing and playing his classic country 8-track tapes. He especially enjoyed special times with his family, camping and, recently, winters in Florida. Lynn was a special person who made friends easily, making many new friends during the many years he worked at the VFW in East Randolph, where people would stop just to see what ball cap he was wearing from his huge collection.

Lynn could tell a joke or story like no one else. Those who knew him know what a character he was, and those who didn’t don’t know what they missed. He was a hard working, honest man with a big heart, always there for anyone needing a helping hand. Most importantly, he loved his family deeply, and had a sentimental side that he was not afraid to show. He never lost his sense of humor, even up until these last few days, telling friends that he was not afraid to die. “I’m just afraid of where I might

go,” he said, even though he had strong religious beliefs in God. When you think or speak of Lynn, please don’t say, “It’s too bad he was a smoker,” because, yes, he was, but he was more than a past smoker — he was a loving son, a grandson, a brother, a husband, a father, a uncle, a nephew, a cousin and a friend, and perhaps his proudest role, a grandfather.

Surviving somehow without him are his wife; his devoted son and daughterin-law, Allen (Sue) Cowen of Kennedy; loving daughter Bonny Cowen and son Ronald Cowen, both of Jamestown; two caring stepsons, Lonnie (Jennifer) Crandall VanDewark of Jamestown and Shawn (Xena) VanDewark of Bear Lake, Pa.; his precious granddaughter, Raylyn VanDewark of Randolph, who melted his heart everyday of his life and whom he affectionately called “Fingers”; a sister, Sandra (Doug) Scalfaro of Millersburg, Ohio; a nephew, Scott (Colleen) Scalfaro of Columbus, Ohio; Nick (Jessica) Scalfaro and family of Indian Head, Md; his aunts, Elva (late Lloyd) Abbey, Barbara (late Earl “Doc”) Knuth, Carole (late Albert “AB”) Knuth, Twilla (late Dean) Lefford and June (late Arthur “Bud”) Knuth; as well as many cousins and close friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Lynn; his mother, Doris; stepfather Ward Smith; grandparents Arthur and Emma Knuth; aunt Lucille Shields; and many cousins.

Per Lynn’s wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral services held. He truly appreciated those who took the time to visit him, and the many acts of kindness shown to him and his family during his final journey.

Arrangements are entrusted to VanRensselaer and Son Funeral Home in Randolph.

Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.vanrensselaerandson funeralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society.

June 9-15, 2017

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT

Tanner Douglas Lay, born Wednesday, May 10, 2017, to Preston and Kristin Lay (Capozzi) of Gowanda, weighing 9 pounds 6 ounces and measuring 22¼ inches long.

He joins big brother Madden and big sister Myree.

OBITUARY POLICY

The Gowanda Press charges $55 for obituaries up to 10 inches in length, plus $5 for every additional inch. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday at 10 a.m. for the upcoming Friday edition. Obituaries can be emailed to gowandapress@gmail.com or dropped off at our office, 49 W. Main St. in Gowanda. For additional information, call 241-4268.

June 9-15, 2017

THE GOWANDA PRESS

9

SCA to present Milky Awards during annual gala SPRINGVILLE — Springville Center for the Arts will be taking a moment to mention, honor and thank the volunteers who are the recipients for this year’s Milky Awards at the eighth annual Gala and Mini-Golf Tournament on June 10.

The Milky Awards have been a tradition for several years at the Arts Center; an opportunity to recognize the best of the best when it comes to its volunteers and supporters. With Springville being a hub for agriculture and dairy, the award was named “The Milky.” Awardees are given an etched glass milk bottle.

This year, Springville Center for the Arts acknowledges Gerry Hashagen, Karyn Hanrahan and the Thursday Morning Volunteer Crew of Billy Huggins, Bill McGirr, Rich Myers, Jim Palys, Brian Schuster and Mark Stevens.

Gerry Hashagen is known as the Art Center’s stalwart volunteer. As chair of the Presentation Committee and volunteer at almost every concert the center has produced, Gerry is a critical component of the local arts scene.

Karyn Hanrahan became an assistant for Spark!, the Center’s creativity program for preschoolers this past year.

Formerly working in finance, she made a life change when her twin daughters were born. Helping with this program every week, she was described by staff with one word, “indispensable.”

The Thursday Morning Crew of Billy Huggins, Bill McGirr, Rich Myers, Jim Palys, Brian Schuster and Mark Stevens, arrive at the Arts Center every Thursday morning ready to work on renovation projects. Through their consistent efforts, the center completed large-scale bathrooms which will open for the first time at the Gala. Many contributed to the work but these volunteers deserve special recognition for tenacious approach.

The Springville Center for the Arts’ Gala will take place at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 10 starting at its location at 37 N. Buffalo St., Springville. The awards cerSubmitted photo emony, where the Milky Awards will be The Springville Center for the Arts presented Doug Bailey with a 2016 Milky Award. Several volunpresented, will occur on the main stage teers will be recognized during this year’s ceremony on June 10. at 8:15 p.m.

Tickets are available by visiting SpringvilleArts.org or by calling 5929038.

North Collins Comprehensive Plan update workshop to be held June 14 NORTH COLLINS — A public workshop to gain input on the Village of North Collins Comprehensive Plan Update is scheduled for 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 14 at the North Collins High School, 2045 School St. Attendees will learn about the comprehensive plan, the plan process and hear presentations from local experts on topics crucial to the village and its future, including economic development, transportation/smart growth, neighborhood revitalization and youth development.

Breakout sessions will give attendees the opportunity to explore these topics in greater detail.

The Village Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee and consultants will use input received to help develop the plan’s vision that will guide decision making on future growth and development in the village.

The workshop is free and open to the public.

The North Collins Comprehensive Plan is funded by a grant through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.

THE GOWANDA PRESS

10

June 9-15, 2017

POLICE REPORTS CATTARAUGUS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE n RANDOLPH — Trevor L. Linkous, 18, of 823 Newland Ave., Jamestown, was arrested at 2:50 p.m., May 25 on an active Chautauqua County warrant as the result of a DMV check during an investigation into a suspicious male at Randolph Central School. He was

turned over to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office. n OLEAN — Acting on a bench warrant at 3:15 p.m.

May 30, police arrested Gerald R. Nelson Jr., 56, of 5119 Folts Road, Ashford, for first-degree criminal contempt and seconddegree harassment.

THE GOWANDA PRESS Getting engaged?

We want to let Getting married? people know!

Having a baby?

Engagements, wedding and birth announcements are printed free!

Send information to gowandapress@gmail.com or call 241-7267!

NEW YORK STATE POLICE n PERRYSBURG — Devon M. Ford, 18, of Bennington, and a 17-year-old from Attica were charged April 29 with thirddegree burglary, third-degree criminal mischief and unlawful possession of marijuana after troopers responded to a trespass complaint on the J.N. Adam Hospital property on Peck Hill Road. Ford was apprehended after a brief chase and troopers apprehended the 17-year-old on Hooker Hill Road. The teens were transported to State Police in Collins where they were processed and arraigned in Perrysburg Town Court and remanded to Cattaraugus County Jail on $1,000 bail or $2,000 bond. n ANGOLA — Jeremy E. Smith, 40, of Angola, was charged May 1 with unlawful possession of marijuana following a traffic stop on Route 5 for illegal window tint. During the stop, troopers detected the odor of marijuana. Smith was found to be in possession of a plastic baggie containing approximately 3.18 grams of marijuana.

Smith was issued a traffic ticket and was scheduled to appear in Brant Town Court on May 11. n PERRYSBURG — A 16-year-old Springville resident was charged May 2 with unlawful possession of marijuana and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop for illegal window tint on VersaillesSilver Creek Road. During the stop, troopers detected the odor of marijuana; a vehicle search found the teenager to be in possession of two marijuana cigarettes, a plastic baggie containing approximately 6.9 grams of marijuana, a metal grinder containing marijuana residue, a smoking device containing marijuana residue and aluminum foil containing two dosage units of LSD. The teenager was issued uniform traffic tickets and an appearance ticket for Perrysburg Town Court on June 22. n COLLINS — Aaron R. Warrior, 23, of Irving, was charged May 6 with unlawful possession of marijuana following a traffic stop on Versailles Plank Road for an expired inspection. A vehicle search found Warrior to be in possession of a smoke device containing marijuana residue. Dur-

ing the stop, it was revealed the driver, Nathan B. Kennedy, 24, of Irving, had a suspended license and had a bench warrant from the town of Brant. Warrior was processed at State Police in Collins and was scheduled to appear in Collins Town Court on May 10. Kennedy was issued traffic tickets for Collins Town Court and turned over to Brant Police on the bench warrant. n PERSIA — Stanley A. Jimerson, 66, of Gowanda, was charged May 4 with driving while intoxicated following a traffic stop on Route 62 for failure to keep right.

During the stop, troopers detected the odor of alcohol and Jimerson was administered field sobriety tests, which he failed. He was transported to State Police in Collins, where he was found to have a blood alcohol content of .09 percent. Jimerson was issued traffic tickets and was scheduled to appear in Persia Town Court on May 16. n COLLINS — Brianna R. Brooks, 22, of Silver Creek, was charged May 7 with unlawful possession of marijuana following a traffic stop on Route 438 for illegal window tint. During the stop, troopers detected the odor of marijuana and a subsequent search found Brooks to be in possession of a glass jar containing approximately 1.8 grams of marijuana, a marijuana cigarette, and a smoking device containing burnt marijuana residue. Brooks was issued a traffic ticket and was scheduled to appear in Collins Town Court on May 17. n MACHIAS — Peter T. Smith, 62, of Machias, was ticketed at 7:29 p.m. May 27 for driving while intoxicated after a traffic stop for speeding and unsafe passing on Route 16. Troopers say the odor of alcoholic beverage was present during the interview and Smith failed roadside sobriety tests, recording a 0.13 percent blood-alcohol content. He will appear in the Machias Town Court in May to answer to the charges. n YORKSHIRE — Cody W. Speta, 24, of Castile, was charged with seventhdegree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class A misdemeanor, and unlawful possession of marijuana, a violation, at 4:44 p.m. June 4 on State Route 16.

June 9-15, 2017

THE GOWANDA PRESS

11

CATTARAUGUS COUNTY COURT REPORT

Man found with heroin in Gowanda school parking lot pleads guilty

LITTLE VALLEY — A Buffalo man found in a car in a Gowanda school parking lot with heroin, cocaine and hypodermic needles has pleaded guilty to felony drugs charges.

Dana A. Toppins, 36, of 100 E. Tupper St., Buffalo, pleaded guilty last week in Cattaraugus County Court to third-degree attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class C felony. Toppins had been charged with third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class B felony, and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class A misdemeanor.

A woman, who had been dropped off at the Gowanda Middle-High School

by Toppins and a female driver, alerted a school resource officer after school hours May 2 about drugs in the vehicle.

The school resource officer with the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office, as well a Gowanda police officer, noticed baggies in the vehicle Toppins was a passenger in. A further search revealed approximately five grams of heroin, a gram of cocaine, as well as several hypodermic needles and articles of packaging equipment, according to the sheriff’s office.

The case, as well as several others heard May 30, were reported May 31 by District Attorney Lori Rieman’s office.

Sentencing is scheduled for July 16, 2018.

IN OTHER CASES reported by Rieman: n James J. Jurbala, 50, of Bolivar, pleaded not guilty to driving while intoxicated and aggravated driving while intoxicated, both class E felonies; and improper safe turn, a violation.

On March 25 in Ellicottville, Jurbala operated a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content of 0.31 percent and failed to use a turn signal. The matter has been adjourned for motions. n Shanelle Mohawk, 30, of Killbuck, pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated, a misdemeanor. The charges stem from an incident that occurred May

15, 2016, in Salamanca. Sentencing is scheduled for Aug. 28. n Latoya Raymond, 33, of Jamestown, pleaded guilty to third-degree attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class C felony.

The charges stem from a Jan. 6 incident in Salamanca. Sentencing is scheduled for July 16, 2018. n Kenneth D. Czekaj, 32, of Franklinville, pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated, a class E felony. On Feb. 5 in Franklinville, Czekaj operated a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content of 0.16 percent. Sentencing is scheduled for Aug. 28. n Tammy Kendall, 39, of Gowanda, pleaded guilty to third-degree attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance, a class C felony. The charges stem from an incident that occurred June 15 in Gowanda. Sentencing is scheduled for Aug. 28. n Christie L. Baker, 35, of Olean but presently incarcerated in Cattaraugus County Jail, was sentenced to one-anda-half years in state prison and two years post-release supervision for third-degree attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance, a class C felony. The charges stem from an incident that occurred April 12, 2016, in Olean. n Jared P. Black, 37, of Salamanca, was sentenced to five years probation for driving while intoxicated, a class E felony. On Aug. 13 in Salamanca, Black operated a motor vehicle on a public roadway with a blood alcohol content of 0.2 percent. n Evan M. Spruce, 30, of Little Valley, was sentenced to five years probation for failure to register as a sex offender, a class E felony. Spruce failed to appear at a law enforcement agency to provide a current photograph on Feb. 16, 2016, in Napoli. n Ryan P. Willis, 33, of Portville but presently incarcerated in Cattaraugus County Jail, was sentenced to four months in Cattaraugus County Jail and five years probation for third-degree attempted unlawful manufacture of methamphetamine, a class E felony. The

charges stem from an incident that occurred July 29 in Portville. n Brandon Blackshear, 33, of Rochester but presently incarcerated in state prison, was sentenced to five years in state prison and two years post-release supervision for third-degree attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class C felony. The charges stem from an incident that occurred Sept. 9, 2015, in Salamanca. n Norman L. Geddis, 47, of Conewango but presently incarcerated in Cattaraugus County Jail, was sentenced to six-and-a-half years in state prison and five years post-release supervision for second-degree assault, a class D felony; and second-degree menacing, fourth-degree criminal mischief, and unlawful imprisonment, all class A misdemeanors. Between July 5 and 6, 2016, in Conewango, Geddis caused physical injury to a person with a deadly

weapon or a dangerous instrument. Geddis also restrained the victim, disabled a phone when someone tried to request emergency assistance and placed another person in reasonable fear of injury or death by displaying what appeared to be a firearm. n Jeffrey C. Stromberg, 38, of Cheektowaga, was sentenced to a year conditional discharge for driving while intoxicated, a class A misdemeanor.

On Dec. 5, 2015, in Olean, Stromberg operated a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content of 0.15 percent. n Kathleen Hudock, 52, of Olean, was sentenced to a year conditional discharge for seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class A misdemeanor. The charges stem from incidents that occurred between June 17 and July 24, 2015, in Olean.

See Courts Page 13

12

THE GOWANDA PRESS

June 9-15, 2017

Auction to be held July 8 to benefit Amish boy LITTLE VALLEY — A benefit for Amos Hertzler, an Amish child who has had medical complications and long hospital stays, will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 8 at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds.

The benefit is an effort to raise money to help with Amos’ medical bills, which exceed $150,000. The auction will include quilts, crafts, furniture, chairs, rockers, tack, livestock and more.

Homestyle refreshments will be available all day and a pancake and sausage breakfast will also be held from 6 to 9:30 a.m.

The auction is held rain or shine, as the event will be held under cover.

Place-Kelkenberg wedding planned Andy and Marilyn Kelkenberg of Akron announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Kelkenberg, to Rich Place, the son of Richard and Susan Place of West Valley.

The future bride, who holds a master’s degree in childhood education from Buffalo State, assists with educational tours of her family farm and operates a children’s summer program.

Her fiancé, a 2009 graduate of St. Bonaventure University, is managing editor of The Salamanca Press and The Gowanda Press.

A June 2018 wedding is planned at the Akron Free Methodist Church in Akron, with a reception to celebrate the occasion at Akron Acres, the bride’s family farm.

‘Music and Me’ coming to Hollywood Theater GOWANDA — A new summer program for youngsters ages 3 to 5 is coming to Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater this summer.

Two one-week camps called Music and Me will take place July 24 to 28 and July 31 to Aug. 4. The program will encourage young children to experiment with sound and investigate various means for making music. Each camp session will meet daily from 10 to 11:15 a.m. On the final day of camp, the public is invited to come to the theater so the children have an opportunity to show what they have learned about having fun with music.

The camp is under the direction of Emma Steever, who holds a bachelor’s

degree in music education from SUNY Fredonia and a master’s degree from the University of Delaware. She has a certification in early childhood music and was the director of the University of Delaware’s Community Music Schools’ “Music for Young Minds.”

The cost for the program is $10 per week. Parents can call the theater at 532-6103 to register their child. Only 10 spaces per session will be available.

Music and Me camp is funded in part by the NYS Council on the Arts Decentralization Regrant Program with support from the NYS Legislature and Governor Andrew Cuomo and administered by the Cattaraugus County Arts Council.

June 9-15, 2017

Courts from Page 11

A Hinsdale man was sentenced Monday in Cattaraugus County Court to a year in jail for a felony drug conviction.

Maurice Arnold, 29, of Hinsdale, was sentenced to a year in Cattaraugus County Jail for third-degree attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance, a class C felony. Arnold pleaded guilty to the charge on Jan. 9.

On June 21 in Olean, Arnold attempted to sell an unspecified controlled substance, according to District Attorney Lori Rieman, whose office reported the case among others heard Monday.

IN OTHER CASES reported by Rieman: n Alexandria Wagner, 42, of Olean, pleaded not guilty to aggravated driving while intoxicated with a child as passenger and driving while intoxicated, both class E felonies; endangering the welfare of a child, a class A misdemeanor; and speeding, a violation. On March 7 in Olean, Wagner allegedly operated a motor vehicle on a public highway with a blood alcohol content of 0.27 percent and acted in a manner likely to be injurious to the physical, moral or mental welfare of a child younger than 17. The matter has been adjourned for motions. n A 17-year-old Steamburg male pleaded not guilty to second-degree criminal possession of marijuana, a class D felony. On Dec. 28 in Coldspring, the male allegedly aided and abetted another person, and possessed one or more substances weighing more than 16 ounces and containing marijuana. The matter has been adjourned for motions. n Vernon Pierce, 59, of Steamburg, pleaded not guilty to second-degree criminal possession of marijuana, a class D felony. On Dec. 28 in Coldspring, Pierce allegedly aided and abetted another person, and possessed one or more substances weighing more than 16 ounces and containing marijuana. The matter has been adjourned for motions. n Matthew Burke, 40, of Perrysburg, pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated, a class E felony. On July 10 in Coldspring, Burke operated a

THE GOWANDA PRESS

motor vehicle on a public roadway with a blood alcohol content of 0.18 percent. Sentencing is scheduled for June 4, 2018, upon successful completion of Drug Treatment Court. n James Trala, 30, of Salamanca, pleaded guilty to third-degree attempted burglary, a class E felony. On Dec. 1 in Yorkshire, Trala unlawfully attempted to enter a building with the intent to commit a crime. Sentencing is scheduled for July 17. n Douglas Brooks, 45, of Allegany, pleaded guilty to fourth-degree attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance, a class D felony. The charges stem from an incident that occurred June 16 in Allegany. Sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 5. n Kevin C. Ryan Jr., 23, of Steamburg, pleaded guilty to second-degree attempted criminal possession of a forged instrument, a class E felony.

The charges stem from an incident that occurred Aug. 1 in Olean. Sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 5. n Patrick D. Potter, 24, of Delevan, was sentenced to 10 months in state prison for failing to register an address change with the New York State Sex Offender Registry, a class E felony.

Between Sept. 26 and Oct. 14, Potter failed to register with the Department of Criminal Justice Services within 10 days after changing his address. n Erica L. Reiller, 28, of Salamanca, was sentenced to five years probation for first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, class E felony; three years probation to run concurrent for driving while intoxicated, a misdemeanor; to pay a fine of $500; and had her driver’s license revoked for one year with ignition interlock for a year.

On Jan. 6 in Olean, Reiller operated a motor vehicle on a public highway while intoxicated and knowing that her license was revoked due to a prior alcohol-related conviction. n Damion Taylor, 20, of Salamanca, was sentenced to three years probation with successful completion of drug treatment court for fourth-degree criminal mischief and second-degree reckless endangerment, both class A misdemeanors. On Aug. 30 in Salamanca, Taylor intentionally damaged property and recklessly engaged in conduct that created a grave risk of serious physical injury.

13

14

THE GOWANDA PRESS

June 9-15, 2017

Learning the law

Submitted photo

Fourth graders from Ms. Alicia Robbins’ class welcomed officers from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Special Response Team and Canine Team. Officer Scott Kohn explained its role as one of the world's largest law enforcement organizations that is charged with keeping terrorists and their weapons out of the U.S. while facilitating lawful international travel and trade. Students were also introduced to their canine unit and tried on protective gear that the officers wear daily on their patrols.

June 9-15, 2017

THE GOWANDA PRESS

Campbell Scholarship awarded

Submitted photo

Teigan Barcia (center), of Gowanda, receives the Kiwanis Club of Gowanda’s Don Campbell Memorial Scholarship from club secretary, Stephen Cocca and club member Sue Torrance. The $500 award, created by the Kiwanis Club from a gift of the estate of Don Campbell, a 65-year Kiwanian and longtime Gowanda businessman, was presented at the Gowanda Central School Senior Class Night, Thursday, May 25. Applicants for the award had to meet criteria including standards for academic achievement, a letter of reference, intention to pursue a degree or certificate in a businessrelated field and a written essay detailing community involvement, leadership skills and evidence of superior character traits. Torrance is the daughter of Don Campbell and, along with her husband, Jack Torrance, helped create the endowed scholarship in her father’s name.

THE GOWANDA PRESS Call 241-7267 for home delivery outside the Gowanda, Collins and Perrysburg communities.

15

Sports THE GOWANDA PRESS

June 9-15, 2017

Gowanda baseball players earn all-star recognition

Gowanda seniors Matt Kruszka (infield) and David Poff (outfield) each made the CCAA East I baseball first-team all-stars following a 7-3 divisional season for the Panthers.

Also for the Panthers, junior infielder Cayleb Davis made the second team and Connor Halftown made honorable mention.

For the Randolph Cardinals, junior infielder Devin Foster and senior outfielder Kaleb O’Neill made the

second team and Tommy Chapman earned an honorable mention.

Olean High senior Garrett Boldt won the CCAA East I baseball player of the year, leading five Huskies earning first-team recognition from the division champions.

Senior catcher Justin Retchless, infielder Zach Parr, junior outfielder Dylan Vincent and senior outfielder Dell Butler made the first team for the Huskies (10-

0). Allegany-Limestone (7-3) placed three first-team all-stars, all seniors: pitchers Ryan Schlosser and Sean Conroy and infielder Zach Hemphill.

Portville senior infielder Nick Stein and Randolph senior pitcher Jake Beaver and junior infielder Jake Brown also made the first team.

Salamanca was led by senior pitcher Xander Edstrom and eighth grader utility player Lucas McKenna on the second team.

Gowanda sports report

By Mark Benton

Sports Correspondent

The Gowanda varsity boys track and field team held its post-season picnic at St. John Park on May 31. The following individual awards were presented: Most Valuable Player, Ethan Francis; Most Improved, Austin Jankowski; Press photo by Bill Peglowski Underclassman Award, Christian Cook; and 110% Award, Dominik Rodriguez.

Gowanda Central School varsity track athlete Christine Twoguns is about to take the lead during the girls 3000-meter run during a recent dual meet. Twoguns is only a sophomore and has a bright Ryan Monat was the recipient of the future in distance running.

Arnold Samuelson Track and Field Award that was presented on Senior Class Night.

After not having a track to practice or hold meets on for the past three years, the Panthers made great strides with a host of first year athletes. The team was very competitive during its dual meets and took part in four different invitationals. With only two athletes graduating in June, the Panther thinclads will be a team to watch in 2018. Austin Jankowski, (110-meter high hurdles, high jump and triple jump) Domink Rodriguez (400-meter hurdles and pole vault), plus Christian Cook (1600- and 3200-meter run) should all be serious contenders in the Section VI championship meet next year. n The GCS girls track and field Press photo by Bill Peglowski team also had several highlights during Gowanda freshman Christian Cook lowered his times in both the 1600-meter and 3200-meter runs the 2017 season. Senior Lexi Latona during every dual meet this season.

competed in the triple jump at the Section VI meet in Jamestown on June 3 and was the recipient other several other track awards including team MVP. Riley Delpriore won the team sportsmanship award. The lady Panthers also received team scholar-athlete recognition. The Gowanda girls track and field team will welcome back several underclassmen in 2018 to include distance runners Emagin Warrior and Christine Twoguns. Serena Emery (shot put) and Gabby Van Ettten (discus) will be counted on as will Kala Farley (400 hurdles and Steeplechase) plus Summer Allen (sprints and long jump) to lead Gowanda. n The Gowanda area co-ed youth soccer program just concluded its spring session. Forty-eight children between the ages of 5 through 14 took part in the program. Drills and scrimmage games were held each week. The fall session will begin during the second week of September. n Gowanda Recreation will begin its 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.

Continued on next page

THE GOWANDA PRESS

June 9-15, 2017

Gowanda Little League to hold Community Day on June 11 COLLINS— The Gowanda Little League will host a Community Day on Sunday, June 11 at Collins Town Park.

The event gets underway at 11 a.m. with a Weidner’s Chicken Barbecue that continues until sold out. The fundraiser is for new bats required for the 2018 season. Dinners are $10.

Also at 11 a.m., the teams will parade from the firehall to Collins New Field. Players are requested to line up at Collins Firehall at 10:45 a.m. with their team.

The full Little League picture will be taken at 11:30 a.m. on Collins New Field.

At noon, there will be a T-ball skills contest, followed by minors games on both fields beginning at 12:30 p.m.

Directly before the majors game — Blue vs.

White, which begins at 3 p.m. — there will be a presentation of the Kilby Award and the Duane Merrill Citizenship Award. A raffle ticket drawing will also take place during the majors game.

For more information, visit gowandallbaseball.weebly.com or facebook.com/ gowandalittleleaguebaseball.

DOG DAYS

You can beat the heat, but you can’t beat Gabel Bros. prices!

OF SUMM E R

ARE COMING

FREEZERS

starting at $34999

AIR CONDITIONERS from $19999

Interest meeting to be held for Gowanda’s new Clay Trap team GOWANDA — Students interested in joining the Gowanda Panthers Clay Trap team are asked to sign up with Mr. Ryan Schwarzott to be placed on an informational list. Sign up sheets are available in the middle and high school.

A meeting for interested students and their parents is scheduled for 6 p.m.

Wednesday, June 14 in the Middle School tech room 132. The meeting is not mandatory but attendance is recommended.

The club also has a Facebook page that can be found by searching “Gowanda Panthers Clay Trap Team.”

The school board approved the creation of the new student organization earlier this year.

17

SLEEPER SOFAS from $99999

SOFA BEDS

starting at $49999

FUTONS

From previous page 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 under the pavilion at St. John Park from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on

Tuesday, June 27. Call the recreation director at 532-4053 for more information. n Jake Storey had three hits as Hamburg defeated Eden 7-1 in Eden to open the 2017 Western New York American Legion Baseball season on June 3. Storey is the grandson of the late Ed Storey a 1941 Gowanda High School graduate and former Gowanda Tiger football player.

from $59999

Summer guests will sleep tight all through the night!

Like us on Facebook

• Easy Terms • Free Delivery • Free Layaway

GABEL BROS. 27 WEST MAIN STREET • GOWANDA • 716-532-3391 VISIT OUR WEBSITE GABELBROS.COM CONVENIENT PARKING & ENTRANCE IN REAR

Mon, Tue, Wed 8:30am-5:30pm Thur & Fri 8:30am-6pm Sat 8:30am-5pm

THE GOWANDA PRESS

18

June 9-15, 2017

The history of Gowanda Slow Pitch Softball Sports Correspondent

It was the third week in May 1974 and the first season of the Gowanda Mens' Slow Pitch Softball League. Almost all of the teams were sponsored by a local tavern. And when the games were completed, the two opposing squads would gather in the home team’s establishment and split a keg of beer.

Hence, the term “beer league softball” was born in Gowanda and in leagues that had sprouted up all over Western New York that spring. But this was far more than a bunch of beer-bellied young adults playing a friendly softball game at a picnic.

The league was organized with set schedules and most of the players wore a jersey during the games with the name of their sponsor on the front or back.

The local teams sponsored by “beer joints” during the inaugural season consisted of Sweda's Grille, Harold's Lounge, Shorty's Tavern, Tubtown Tavern, Dayton Hotel, House of Jacks, Village Inn (Cattaraugus) and the Leon Grill. Two additional teams from Cattaraugus (Amorply and Stetter Stix) were not sponsored by a tavern.

The games were played at the Collins Town Park, the three softball fields (tennis courts, swimming pool and road) adjacent to Gowanda Central

School, behind the Center Street Elementary School referred to as "Witherells' Field, Leon Town Park and a field next to the Cattaraugus High School.

As for the umpires, each home team was responsible for providing one.

That often led to controversies and prolonged arguments over close plays since the umpire would be accused of favoring the team that had reached out for their services.

The games that were scheduled for nine innings as opposed to the traditional seven inning affairs were played on Tuesday and Thursday nights beginning at 6:30 p.m. Rain dates or makeup games on the same two nights were included in the preseason schedule since some of the players competed in other out-of-town leagues on opposite nights.

Competitive, entertaining and for the most part well played would describe the games during the 1974

THE GOWANDA PRESS

By Mark Benton

season. There was, however, a distinct difference in the talent level from the top to bottom teams. And for every final score of 7-6 or 10-9, there were also scores of 44-4 or 38-0.

When the 1974 regular season ended, the top four teams (Shorty's Tavern, Sweda's Grille, Harold's Lounge and Tubtown Tavern, in that order based on wins and losses), qualified for the playoffs. Shorty's defeated Tubtown and Sweda's topped Harold's Lounge in a single elimination game.

Shorty's Tavern then defeated Sweda's Grille in a three game series to win the first Gowanda Mens' Slow Pitch Softball championship.

The final game was played on a Saturday morning at the Collins Town Park. This would just be the beginning of one of the most notable adult sports leagues to have ever taken place in the Gowanda area.

The Gowanda Press can be picked up for free at the following locations: GOWANDA Alan Schaefer Cars The Attic Place Crowell Auto Family Dollar Gabel Brothers Gowanda Area Federal Credit Union Gowanda Chiropractic Gowanda EYE Care Gowanda Harley Gowanda Muncipal Building Gowanda Public Library Hager Flowers Heaven Scent Honks Grape & Grain J&J Outfitter Main Street Style McCormack’s Hardware McDonalds Persia Town Hall Radio Shack Rite Aid Sole’s Unlimited Shop and Save Subway Tim Hortons Valley Pharmacy Valu Home Center Wicked Glen

CATTARAUGUS Blue Dragonfly Boutique The Corner Store COLLINS Collins Post Office Creekside Market Goode’s Restaurant Thirsty’s Pizzeria and More COLLINS CENTER Collins Center Post Office Rolling Hill Restaurant EDEN Sunoco 7-Eleven LANGFORD Langford Superette SPRINGVILLE Country Fair Crosby’s G Family Mart (Gulf) Springville Hardware

June 9-15, 2017

THE GOWANDA PRESS

In new classification, Diesel set to hit the road Saturday

By Sam Wilson Sports Editor

OLEAN — The schedule shows some familiar names, but it’s a change nonetheless for the Southern Tier Diesel.

Under a new Northeastern Football Alliance alignment, the Diesel now play in Class AA, a division created for either smaller markets like the Diesel or new programs in the semi-pro league.

While teams like the Ithaca Warriors and Carthage Revolution have been longstanding NFA members, they’ve only played the Diesel off and on depending on league alignment. The AA structure will ideally give the Diesel more competitive games and chances to win, but also sends Olean’s team on some long trips to start the season. The Diesel visit the North Country Tigers, a brand new NFA team in Potsdam, to start the season Friday. A week later, the Diesel travel to Carthage to play the Revolution.

How the team responds to these long trips could tell Diesel coach and owner J.R. Bennion a lot about its fortitude, he said.

“Game one is a learning experience and not only is it a learning experience, it’s six hours away,” Bennion said. “It’s a long ride back or it’s a good ride back. Either way, that just plays into next week given the fact that we play another long trip. If things don’t go well, it’s a long trip back out there to the next team. Whereas you walk that fine line like when we had a 7-0 team and our heads got bigger than our ability and we lost it. So even if things go well, it’s about keeping things in check.”

After the first two weeks, the travel gets much lighter for the Diesel, whose other road games are in Rochester or Ithaca.

Bennion said the new NFA structure should help teams like his, which had struggled against larger markets like Lockport and Monroe County in a 2-8 season last summer.

Carthage and Charlotte (Rochester) bring new teams to the division. The Rochester Renegades are rejoining the NFA after a decade away. Carthage and Ithaca return to playing the Diesel after playing in other NFA divisions.

“The AA is comprised of your smallmarket teams and your first-year teams,”

Bennion said. “You take the Charlotte Colonials, a Rochester-based new team.

They’re a new team, but I’m telling you within a few years they’re going to be a good team because they’re drawing out of that Rochester market, they’re already sporting 40 to 50 guys so they’ll eventually bump up but this is to hopefully get them acclimated to everything because it’s a new owner, a new coaching staff so it’s just kind of a way to work everybody in.”

The Diesel schedule is heavily backloaded with home games, playing just once at Bradner Stadium (June 24 against the Rochester Renegades) before July 15, but finishing the season with three straight at Bradner from Aug. 5-19. n Quarterback Zach Smith returns for his fifth year as one of Bennion’s go-to leaders. He’s joined by returning standouts including running back James Fisher, linemen Lance Nagel and Sebastian DiNapoli, linebackers Bill Johnston and Jason Kaszynski and cornerback Jason Wright.

Promising newcomers include Dave Filighera, a former Diesel, new wide receiver Donnie Bender safety Phil McLaughlin.

“We pretty much have to adapt our philosophies offensively and defensively to what we have available to us for players,” Bennion said. “Based on what we ran last year, we’ve got to change it. Instead of a 4-4 defense, we’ve got to run a 4-3 for lack of linebacker depth. We’re not too rich in the lineman depth either so going from a 4-3 to a 5-2 is difficult. Offensively, we can run a pro-style offense with a pro formation but it’s going to be run first and pass later.”

2017 SOUTHERN TIER DIESEL SCHEDULE (All games 7 p.m., unless otherwise indicated) June 10 — at North Country Tigers (Potsdam) 17 — at Carthage Revolution 24 — Rochester Renegades July 1 — Holiday Bye 8 — at Ithaca Warriors 15 — Charlotte Colonials 22 — at Rochester Renegades 29 — at Charlotte Colonials (Rochester), 5 p.m.

August 5 — Carthage Revolution 12 — North Country Tigers 19 — Ithaca Warriors 26 — Bye

19

20

THE GOWANDA PRESS

Project from Page 1 American Aid and use of the district’s capital reserves.

The project would be bonded through “Libraries have changed exponentially over the years to more media cen- the 2035-36 school year.

The difference between the three ters,” said Klubek. “In a lot of schools, scenarios was dependant on both the libraries are becoming the centerpiece project scope — with project estimates of the building so when you (drive) up, ranging from $32.34 million to $38.29 what that library looks like could really million — and on a potential decision catch your eye.” from the state’s Education Department A proposed use for the current midon how the cost of the track is allocated. dle school library is a family consumer The financial aspect of the project, science room; the high school library in its current form, is broken into four could become art classrooms. Various categories — work at the middle/high other changes proposed include a new school, the elementary school, the track concession area and bookstore where and the bus garage. Each of those, using a music room is currently located, the formulas provided by the state, has inrelocation of some technology and music classrooms into their own respec- dividual maximum cost allowances the state is willing to aid, Augugliaro said. tive suites, an expanded fitness center, Two of the scenarios include $38.29 elimination of the bus circle near the million worth of work but are dependant high school entrance and renovations to on whether the state would be willing some office space. to diversify the cost of the track to both Outside the complex, both the the middle/high school and the elemenbaseball and softball fields could see artificial turf and various other improve- tary school.

“If no discussion were to be had ments, including lighting on the softball with the state they would just automatifield. The tennis courts could also be cally put it under the elementary school subject to repair. because it’s on that campus,” said In the elementary school, 18 of the Augugliaro. That scenario, she exschool’s classrooms that date back to plained, would exceed by $2.4 million 1967 could see renovation. the elementary school’s maximum cost allowance for which the state would FINANCIAL IMPACT provide aid. That would need to be Maggie Augugliaro, an associate funded locally. with Municipal Solutions who spoke in “What we would propose doing is detail on the financial implications of reaching out to the state and saying this the project, presented to the board three track is going (at the elementary school) scenarios that vary in project scope, cost simply because that’s where it fits,” and the local impact on the district. she said. “It has to be moved to higher The annual tax impact of the three ground, it is being routinely flooded, scenarios ranged from $26 to $59 anwe have a commitment from FEMA nually at an assessed household value that they will aid it if we move it to this of $100,000. That tax impact comes location.” after the local share is partially offset The argument, Augugliaro said, is by the FEMA grant, EXCEL aid, Native

that although the track is located on the elementary campus it would be used mostly by middle and high school students. If state education officials would agree with that logic, only $1.77 million would exceed that maximum cost allowance, according to Augugliaro.

A third scenario would eliminate the classroom renovations at the elementary campus, essentially creating more space financially for the track, resulting in a capital project of only $32.34 million and a local share of $1.53 million.

Klubek said one of the main purposes of the meeting was for the board to advise what the maximum local share was that it would be comfortable with, and from there the project can be designed working backward from that figure, in a sense.

Board members reached a consensus that a maximum tax impact of $59 annually is feasible, but they also stressed that every effort should be made to reduce the local share, potentially to zero if possible.

“I think what we are going to get — the bang for our buck — is tremendous, and I have no problem taking this to anybody I know in the community and selling this at the $58.51,” said board vice president Peter Delpriore, referring to the annual cost to the taxpayer with a $100,000 household.

Board member Cindy Sutherland stressed repeatedly the initial goal of the board was to produce a project with no tax impact.

“The numbers that we are being asked to agree on are based on certain things and some of these things are not concrete yet,” she said. Variables, including the air conditioning costs for example, are not yet known, she said, adding, “I’m not ready to make a decision one way or the other.”

Jeff Stone, of Hodgson Russ of Buffalo, said the school would be getting “a lot of project for that degree of local impact” courtesy of state aid, Native American building aid and the money from FEMA. “Looking collectively at projects all over the place — rich districts, poor districts, you name it — that is a lot of effectiveness for the dollars spent,” he said. “Of course, everyone would like to have a no local impact project — most boards start with that proposition and many finish with it. Others say for this

June 9-15, 2017

amount of work we do have a local impact and we are prepared to deal with that and argue that.”

Augugliaro and Klubek both noted the figures presented to the board — from the amount of aid from FEMA to the total cost of the project — were conservative figures, likely a “worst case scenario” approach.

The cost of the air conditioning, which was estimated at $10 to $14 million during the conversation May 31, could drop because the figure was derived by providing climate control to every part of the school, Klubek said.

Crews familiar with the air conditioning work needed were expected to tour the school June 1 and will eventually provide a more detailed cost estimate.

BOARD CONCLUSIONS The estimated local share of $58.51 annually was deemed a maximum by board members based on the several variables involved with a project this much in its infancy.

“If the project all goes together and we are able to get it down to no local share, great,” added Delpriore. “But I think what we need to do is look at what we want to do here, and then do everything we can to get the best scenario.”

Considerable conversation was also focused on items not included in the project, mostly the lack of a bathroom facility and concession stand at the new track. Jennifer Gernatt, a board member and active member of Gowanda Sports Boosters, stressed the importance of such items.

However, Augugliaro said such items are not financially aided by the state, meaning construction of a concession stand, for example, would need to be funded entirely by the local share.

The board agreed at this point that, should the project cost come in lower than anticipated, any gap between the actual cost and the current estimated cost would go to reduce the local share — and consequently the impact on the taxpayer — and not to add more items to the project.

An estimated timeline predicts a vote by district residents this December and review from the state in late 2018 and early 2019. Construction is anticipated beginning summer 2019 and concluding in late 2020.

THE GOWANDA PRESS

June 9-15, 2017

Image courtesy of New York & Lake Erie Railroad

This map shows the length and layout of the New York and Lake Erie Railroad line.

Rail from Page 4 Dingman currently runs infrequent excursion trips through the rural countryside between the Gowanda Depot and a depot in South Dayton. There is much less commercial rail traffic on the line than in the past.

Collins from Page 3 n Town Supervisor David Tessmer explained Governor Cuomo’s CountyWide Shared Services Initiative which requires counties to create shared services between local governments to reduce the property tax. The plan will be finalized Sept. 15 and Tessmer encourages anyone to give him ideas for shared services. n Vandalism to the electrical outlets and drinking fountain at Collins Center resulted in a total damage of $570.

Police are investigating the vandalism and residents are encouraged to be on the

The NY&LE Railroad connects with Buffalo Southern Railroad, owned by the Erie County IDA. The New York & Lake Erie Railroad line once ran from Dayton to Salamanca, but the Salamanca to Cattaraugus part of the line was ripped up more than 25 years ago. The line is impassable along a section between Cattaraugus and Dayton. lookout for suspects. n Tessmer, who met with the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) in Albany, announced that the department closed out the Route 62 waterline project.

“We wanted to know where their 12inch line gets connected to our system so that we can feed each other back and forth, and they said they can’t do that,” explained Tessmer.

The next Collins town board meeting will be he held Monday, June 19 at 7 p.m. at the Town Hall Court Room.

Fire from Page 1

When the firefighters first arrived, the entire building was filled with smoke.

“When I went down to the basement, I couldn’t breathe there was so much smoke,” said Jennifer Stebbins, the waitress who called 911. Stebbins learned about the fire when a customer told her there was smoke in the lobby.

“I went out to the lobby and smoke was puffing through the walls,” said Stebbins. She looked around in the cellar, ceiling tiles and bathrooms, but couldn’t find the source. “I called 911.

Nobody knew what was going on.”

The firefighters also didn’t know exactly where the fire was at first.

“The manager saw the most smoke in the cellar, so we thought the fire was down there,” said Crassi. “We sent our interior firefighters down there and they couldn’t find anything. Meanwhile, the fire broke out on the front wall of the building. We broke the wall open, shut off all the power, and got the fire out.”

Crassi and the building inspector agreed to leave power to the freezer and cooler, but all the other power is completely shut off.

21

“Until they present me and the building inspector with documentation about how everything is going to be fixed, they won’t be allowed to open back up,” said Crassi. “I’d say they probably have $10,000 worth of damage.”

Despite the chaos, the fire made Olympia employees realize how fortunate they were to live in a supportive community with such tenacious firefighters. According to Eric Chimino, a dishwasher at Olympia, five different departments showed up instantly: Gowanda, Perrysburg, Collins, Dayton and Collins Center.

“We are so appreciative of them,” said Stebbins. “The firefighters were there within two or three minutes. It was a Friday night on Harley Happenings and people are busy, but everyone showed up instantly. It was just awesome.”

To prevent another electrical overload, Stebbins said they’ll be redoing all the wiring in the restaurant.

“We for sure plan on opening back up I would think in a couple weeks,” said Stebbins.

Crassi also believes it will take a week or two to make repairs.

THE GOWANDA PRESS

22

June 9-15, 2017

Old Times Remembered...

New police car, 1940 Stuart Spittler (left) is shown delivering the keys to a new 1940 Ford police car to Gowanda Mayor Elmer L. Gayvert.

Looking on at right is Police Chief Gilbert Harris.

Photo courtesy Gowanda Area Historical Society with special thanks to Tom Spittler

THE GOWANDA PRESS

June 9-15, 2017

COME TO WORSHIP GOWANDA

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

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

Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday, Sunday School Special Notes: Free community meal, second Saturday of 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 Worship: 10 a.m. Sundays; 7 p.m. Wednesdays

THE GOWANDA PRESS

23

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

EAST OTTO

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

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

IRVING

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

LITTLE VALLEY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PERRYSBURG

Perrysburg Seventh-Day Adventist Church 10700 North Road | (407) 927-5936 Pastor: Zechariah Musselman Worship: Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. (fellowship meal after services) United Methodist Church Main Street near Peck Hill Road Pastor: Grace Warren Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m.

VERSAILLES Versailles United Methodist Church Main Street Pastor: Dave Rood Sunday Worship: Sunday, 10:30 a.m.

WESLEY

Wesley United Methodist Route 353 near Markham Road | 257-3583 Pastor: Becky Ward Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m.

This page is dedicated to the building of a more spiritual and greater church-going community. Area businesses who desire to see more people attend the church of their choice can show support by sponsoring this page.

For additional information, call 945-1644 x. 305.

THE GOWANDA PRESS

24

THE

June 9-15, 2017

GOWANDA PRESS Deadline: Monday @ 10 a.m.

Display Deadline - Monday @ 5 p.m. — Legal Ads Deadline - Monday @ 5 p.m.

Announcement

Announcement

Help Wanted

A pLACe For MoM. The nation’s largest senior living referral service. Contact our trusted, local experts today!

Our service is FREE/no obligation. CALL 1-800-281-6285

Safe Step walk-in tub Alert for Seniors. Bathroom falls can be fatal. Approved by Arthritis Foundation. Therapeutic Jets.

Less Than 4 Inch Step-in.

Wide Door. Anti-Slip Floors.

American Made. Installation Included. Call 800-960-6203 for $750 Off.

heLp wAnteD Cook neeDeD Apply within Thirsty’s Pizzeria 13981 New York 39 Collins, NY 14034

ACorn StAIrLIFtS The AFFORDABLE solution to your stairs! **Limited time - $250 Off Your Stairlift Purchase!** Buy Direct & SAVE. Please call 1-8004109172 for FREE DVD and brochure.

All things Basementy!

Basement Systems Inc. Call us for all of your basement needs! Waterproofing, Finishing, Structural Repairs, Humidity and Mold Control FREE ESTIMATES! Call 1-800-6941299 CoMpUter proBLeMS viruses, lost data, hardware or software issues?

Contact Geeks On Site! 24/7 Service. Friendly Repair Experts. Macs and PCs. Call for FREE diagnosis. 1-800341-7097 LIFe ALert. 24/7. One press of a button sends help FAST! Medical, Fire, Burglar. Even if you can’t reach a phone! FREE Brochure. CALL 800-549-7398

VIAgrA AnD CIALIS USerS! Cut your drug costs! SAVE $$!

50 Pills for $99.00. FREE Shipping! 100% Guaranteed and Discreet. CALL 1-800425- 0211

Articles For Sale For SALe 23.5 FT. 2003 Lite Hornet 5th Wheel Camper Seldom Used $6,000 Firm (716)532-4967

Autos For Sale For SALe ‘81 el Camino Runs, Rebuilt Tranny, no time for project, $2,500 OBO. (716)549-6921 before 2pm or leave message.

BUS MonItorS Salamanca City CSD For details log on to: www.caboces.org

“Regional Recruitment� “District Vacancies�

DeADLIne: 6/16/17 EOE groUnDS- keeper SALAMAnCA City CSD (Two yrs. experience in general building and grounds maintenance and repair work.)

For details log on to: www.caboces.org “Regional Recruitment� “District Vacancies�

DeADLIne: 6/9/17 EOE

Help Wanted teACher on SpeCIAL ASSIgnMent – nAtIVe AMerICAn progrAM CoorDInAtor (toSA – nAp) Salamanca City CSD For details log on to: www.caboces.org “Regional Recruitment� “District Vacancies�

DeADLIne: 6/20/17 EOE

teMporAry SUMMer FooD eMpLoyeeS Cattaraugus Community Action is seeking Summer Lunch drivers and workers for temporary part-time summer employment (July- August). Successful applicants will assist in the preparation and delivery of lunches in conjunction with the Summer Lunch Program. Drivers must be 21 yrs of age with a clean driving record to be insured under agency’s insurance $11/hr; Summer Lunch workers $10/hr.

Please submit resume and cover letter by June 14, 2017 to: Cattaraugus Community Action, Inc. Attn: COO of Services 25 Jefferson Street Salamanca, NY 14779 eoe

Legal Notices ALLegheny ADVentUreS LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 5/19/2017. Office in Cattaraugus Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 446 York St., Olean, NY 14760.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Principal business loc: 210 E. Green St., Olean, NY 14760.

Annet tAApken photogrAphy, LLC Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/7/17.

Cty: Cattaraugus.

SSNY desig as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to Annet Taapken, 6970 Kidney Rd., Little Valley, NY 14755.

General Purpose.

GOWANDA PRESS

(716) 241-4268

Fax: (716) 241-7267

THE GOWANDA PRESS

June 9-15, 2017

25

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

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.

ForMAtIon oF BUCket pro LLC. Arts. Of org. Filed with secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/16/15. Office location: Cattaragus County.

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

SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 918 Crown St., Olean, NY 14760. Purpose any lawful act or activity.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the register to be used at the Special Meeting and Vote for a Capital Improvements Project, 2017 has been filed in the Office of the Clerk of the School District at 50 Iroquois Drive, in Salamanca, New York, and is now open for inspection by any taxpayer and qualified voter of the District between the hours of 9:00 a.m., and 4:00 p.m., Prevailing Time, until June 20, 2017, which is the day set for the Special Meeting and Vote (exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and holidays), and at the polling place on the day of the vote.

Janet L. Koch School District Clerk

ignated as agent upon whom process may be served, NS shall mail service of process to Mary and Jonathan Filjones at 59 Hawthorn Ln Allegany, NY 14706, purpose is any lawful purpose.

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

Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202 Brooklyn, NY, 11228.

Purpose/character of LLC: Any Lawful Purpose.

notICe oF ForM. oF CoMpLete VItALIty, LLC. 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.

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.

notICe oF DoMeStIC ForMAtIon oF DIngo pArtnerS LLC. Articles of Organization filed with NY Secretary of State (NS) on 5/01/2017, office location: Cattaraugus County, NS is des-

June 10 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

10466 Jolls Rd., Perrysburg Garage Sale

June 17 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Immanuel Lutheran Church 40 S. Chapel St., Gowanda

June 17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

June 18, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

3761 Edgewood Dr.,Gowanda Household Goods

YOUR GARAGE SALE INFO HERE

YOUR GARAGE SALE INFO HERE

YOUR GARAGE SALE INFO HERE

YOUR GARAGE SALE INFO HERE

YOUR GARAGE SALE INFO HERE

notICe oF ForMAtIon oF "76 ArMS & AMMo, LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY on 3/30/17.

Office location in Cattaraugus County Martha Craver designated as agent for process & shall mail to its principal office at: 213 Church St. ER, Randolph, NY 14772 Purpose: any lawful act or activity. notICe oF ForMAtIon oF FIt MeALS LLC. Arts of org. filed with SSNY ON 04/28/2017. Office location: Cattaraugus County.

notICe oF ForMAtIon oF LIMIteD LIABILIty CoMpAny (LLC).

Name: 11519 rt 39, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 4/20/2017. NY Office location:Cattaraugus County.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is C/o United States

notICe oF SUBStAnCe oF ArtICLeS oF orgAnIZAtIon On 05/30/2017, oLeAn LMn, LLC filed with the NYS Department of State its Articles of Organization. The office to be located in Cattaraugus County.

The NY Secretary of State is designated as agent for service of process. The mailing address for the LLC is 2540 Five Mile Road, Allegany, NY 14706.

The purpose of the business is to engage in any lawful activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law.

Place your garage sale on this page for only

Deadline is Tuesday at Noon.

Email our newsroom at gowandapress@gmail.com or call 241-4268 ext. 1 Or drop off at the Gowanda Press: {ÇÊ7°Ê > Ê-ÌÀiiÌÊUÊ Ü> `>]Ê 9Ê£{äÇä

THE GOWANDA PRESS

26

OUT & ABOUT 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.

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 9-15, 2017

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.

and beverage. All you can eat in-house.

All are welcome. Free will donations appreciated but not necessary.

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.

Donations from walk help meet needs of expectant mothers and fathers and their children. Fun, prizes and fellowship. Call 532-9738.

n June 17, Holiday Valley Mudslide n June 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Allegany Garden Festival, Fourth Street and Maple at Holiday Valley. A 3.5-mile or 5.4-mile course includes 11 obstacles that ends Complex in Allegany. Call 378-8001. with slide downhill into mud pit. Visit n June 10, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Country holidayvalley.com.

Gatherings, Granny’s Boot Antiques, n June 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fam10761 Miller Road in Springville. Outdoor festival featuring artists, exhibitors, ily Day, Cattaraugus County Museum in Machias. Family friend activities includdemonstrators, music, food and more. ing wildlife education, live music, blackCall 1-877-211-0735. smithing demonstrations and opening of n June 10, 4 to 6 p.m., Free Coma new exhibit, “The Greatest Event of munity Meal, Trinity United Church of the Year: An Exhibit of the Cattaraugus Christ, 30 Erie Ave., Gowanda. Sloppy County Fair.” For more information, call Joe, German potato salad, fruit, dessert 353-8200 or visit cattco.org/museum.

n June 17, noon to 4 p.m., Benefit and Spaghetti Dinner for Sue SayeJohnson, South Dayton Activities Hall.

Raffles, Chinese auction, bake sale, live music and more. Call 229-1585. 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.

June 18, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until sold out, Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast, Collins Center Fire Hall, 3514 Main St. in Collins. Organized by Collins Center Fire Company Junior Firefighters.

Buffet style breakfast. n

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 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 n June 23, 7 p.m., Boz Scaggs, SenWarriors and Tyler Smilio. Gates open eca Allegany Events Center, $25. at noon. Presale $20, $25 day of event. n June 25, 2 to 4 p.m., Annual Field Days, North Collins School House No. 8. Visit eventbrite.com.

Tours of school will be given, old games n July 19, 6:30 to 8 p.m., “Kayakwill be played and refreshments will be ing” free outdoor adventure clinic, served. Open to the public.

Quaker Bathhouse at Allegany State Park. Presented by Sportsman Outlet n June 30-July 2, Summer Music Festival at Holiday Valley. Outdoor con- from Bradford, Pa. Part of Allegany certs with great music. More information State Park’s outdoor adventure clinic as the event approaches. Visit ellicottvil- series the first Wednesday of each month. Registration not required. Call leny.com.

354-9101 ext. 236. n July 1, 7 p.m., Hank Williams Jr.,

Seneca Allegany Resort and Casino (outn July 28-30, Jazz and Blues Weekdoor event), $45. end, downtown Ellicottville. Wander through the village to hear a variety of n July 5, 6 to 8 p.m., “Fly Fishjazz and blues music. Visit ellicottviling and Paddle Boarding” free outdoor leny.com for complete schedule. adventure clinic, Quaker Bathhouse at Allegany State Park. Presented by n July 29, 8 a.m. Randolph ToyMakAdventure Board Onthefly from Ellicott- er 5K Run/Walk, Randolph ToyMakers ville. Talk on fly fishing from 6 to 7 p.m.; at 26 Center St. in Randolph. Pre-regpaddle boarding from 7 to 8 p.m. Part of istration $15, $20 raceday. Search the Allegany State Park’s outdoor adventure event on Facebook. clinic series the first Wednesday of each month. Registration not required. Call 354-9101 ext. 236.

Like The Gowanda Press on Facebook facebook.com/gowandapress

June 9-15, 2017

THE GOWANDA PRESS

9th NY Cavalry Encampment returns to Westfield

27

Collins Public Library

COLLINS — Upcoming events taking place at the Collins Public Library: ties patterned after what a service would n June 9-30, Toddler Time. Picture have been like had it taken place at a books, rhymes, finger plays, music, sensory church when the Civil War was actually play, simple crafts and snacks. Ages 18 underway. The special Civil War Service months-3 years. Please call the library to will begin at 10 a.m. and all members of register 716-532-5129. the public are invited to attend. n June 10, 10 a.m., Friends of the LiThe encampment weekend will conbrary meeting. tinue Sunday, with the groups departing n June 13, 5:30 p.m., Book to Screen Sunday afternoon. The encampment, Club. Please call or stop in to get the name along with all other related events, is of the book/movie and to sign up. free and open to the public. n June 15, 5 p.m. “I Love Dad Story In addition to the encampment, the Time.”

Come read stories all about days Chautauqua County Historical Society and make crafts for your dad! Open to all will also host its 2017 Summer Gala ages.

Contact the library to sign up. fundraiser from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, n June 16, 7 p.m., Music in the Library June 10. That event costs $50 per person Concert Series. Paul Zittel and Pure Counwith all proceeds benefiting the historitry. cal society. n June 16-17, Quilt Show. All day.

For more information on the enn June 17, 11 a.m. until sold out, Hot campment and summer gala, call the Dog Roast sponsored by Legislator John Chautauqua County Historical Society at Mills.

326-2977. n June 17, Llama Llama Red Pajama story reading.In addition, enjoy a short Submitted photo Collins 50 Plus Seniors presentation about llamas. We will also The 9th NY Cavalry Encampment returns to Westfield’s Moore Park on June 10 and 11.

Activities for the week of June 11 to 17 have a llama friend here for you to pet. include: Sue from The Critter Ranch will be here Sunday to answer your llama questions! All are The popular letter reading program WESTFIELD — The annual tradition n Pickleball with Lois — 6:30 p.m., Col- welcome. Sign up is appreciated! will return once again this year, with of the 9th NY Cavalry Encampment is lins Town Park, (free) n June 20, 5:30 p.m., Popsicle Stick members of the 9th Cavalry and other once again ready to take place in WestSimple Machines. People today use six Tuesday invited guests reading aloud letters that field’s Moore Park. simple machines to perform all types n Active senior aerobics with Kim — 9 were written by area soldiers while servMembers of the 9th Cavalry will set of tasks. Learn how these machines are a.m., Painter Center gym. Class extended ing during the Civil War. The reading, up camp on late afternoon/early evening used in everyday life as we build a lever on Friday, June 9 and offer living history which is free and open to the public, will through June 27. (fee for this class) (catapult) and a wheel and axle (car) out take place Saturday, June 10 at 2 p.m. inthroughout the weekend. Events will Wednesday of Popsicle sticks! Ages 6-10 side St. Peter’s Episcopal Church located include drills and demonstrations, battle n Exercises with Pat — 10 a.m., Painter n Library hours: Monday, 2 to 8 p.m.; next to the park. re-enactments, craft demonstrations for Center gym (note new time) Tuesday, 2 to 8 p.m.; Wednesday, 10:30 Also taking place at the church on children, candlelight tours, and much n Quilting with Florence — 10:30 a.m., a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, 2 to 8 p.m.; Frimore. In addition to the 9th NY Cavalry, Sunday, June 11 will be an authentic Collins Library Community Room. (free) day, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. which is hosting the event, other reenact- “Civil War Service” – with the sermon, n Games and Crafts with Pat —1 p.m., to 2 p.m.; Closed Sundays. Call 532-5129. selected hymns, and other related activi- Painter Center Rose Room. ment groups will also be on hand.

THE GOWANDA PRESS

28

Press photos by Bill Peglowski

June 9-15, 2017