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North Collins Veterans Tribute hosts annual recognition ceremony

By Hunter Samuelson Press Reporter

Press photo by Hunter Samuelson

The Gowanda Little League held its annual Community Day on Sunday and presented a variety of awards. Award winners included Andrew Barlow and Johnathan Smuda with the Duane Merrill Citizenship Award and Carson Hutch, who won the Nicholas Kilby Award. Pictured here are (from left) Gowanda Little League President Ben Shields; Andrew Barlow, Duane Merrill, Johnathan Smuda, Mayor David Smith, Carson Hutch and Vice President of Gowanda Little League Matt Smuda. Story, page 16.

Human remains found in North Collins woods

NORTH COLLINS — On Saturday, the North Collins Veterans Tribute Board of Directors hosted its annual recognition ceremony at their site outside the North Collins Senior Center on Route 62.

The ceremony included the Color Guard and elected officials including NYS Senator Patrick Gallivan, Erie County Legislator John Mills and retired US Navy Senior Chief Neil Ross.

“Our vision began three years ago,” said Wendy Samick, secretary of the board. “We got the board together and asked the town if they would donate land for us to build the tribute, and we dug it up last year.”

Recently, the tribute received its 501(c)(3) status and the board is ready to build on their excavated site.

NORTH COLLINS – The Erie County Sheriff’s Office earlier this week confirmed the reports of skeletal remains in a wooded area near Marion J. Fricano Town Park in North Collins.

The remains were discovered following the call from two individuals on Saturday morning.

See Tribute, Page 21 A deputy responded to the area and located a boot, which was above the dirt line, and verified its contents to be part of a human skeleton. Detectives and the Crime Scene Investigation Unit were dispatched the scene as well as the Erie County Medical Examiner See Remains, Page 20

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Heroin/Opioid Task Force saddened by overdose deaths Representation from Gowanda present at meeting

By Rick Miller County Reporter

OLEAN — Nearly 60 members of the Cattaraugus County Heroin/Opioid Task Force — including representatives from Gowanda — met last week on the heels of three recent Olean area heroin overdose deaths.

One guest at the meeting at Good Times of Olean, Assemblyman Joseph Giglio of Gowanda ,said improvements have been made in addiction treatment in the past few years.

“We changed the way we approach Press photo by Rick Miller addiction,” he said. “We treat it as a Assemblyman Joseph Giglio (standing) of Gowanda speaks to members of the Cattaraugus County disease rather than criminal.”

Heroin/Opioid Task Force meeting at Good Times of Olean on June 9. The task force was formed a Giglio said, “We don’t want them in year ago to coordinate treatment and other efforts of the growing heroin epidemic. It met on the jail. We realized we can’t arrest our way heels of three recent heroin overdose deaths in the community. out of it.” The long term solution, he added, is to get people into help. More resources need to go into peer counseling as well.

State lawmakers and Gov. Andrew Cuomo have taken steps to curb the over prescribing of opioids by doctors and to provide increased training for doctors and nurses in pain management.

Compounding the addiction problem, Giglio said, is the fentanyl being mixed into heroin. “Too much of it will stop your heart,” he said.

One man, a recovering addict, said he had been clean for four years. “I wanted to get as high as possible short of death,” he said. Addicts often look for a batch “that kills someone and use just a little bit less.” He told the task force members they,“ have to find a way to reach addicts at their own level.”

The man added after people found their pain medication being taken away, they turned to heroin, which was cheap and readily available on the street.

Giglio, who co-chaired an Assembly Heroin Task Force said “you have to be at your lowest before you go into rehab.”

Cattaraugus County Coroner Howard T. VanRensselaer said he attended a her-

oin overdose last week in Gowanda that turned out to be the third son in a family to die of an overdose in 13 months.

Michael Sharbaugh of the county Probation Department questioned the number of official overdose deaths, believing the numbers to be higher. He said he thought there was “a gross under reporting of the number” of drug overdoses in the county.

Earlier last week, Dr. Kevin Watkins, county public health director, said that 11 heroin deaths had been confirmed this year as of the first week in June. That is more than the 10 recorded in all of 2016 and the same as the number of overdose victims reported in 2015.

Sheriff Timothy Whitcomb said the county jail continues to do innovative drug counseling and be proactive. The counsel on first court appearance has kept down the jail population. “We’re open to any suggestions you have to assist us,” he told task force members.

In the past three years, the number of female inmates in the jail who are addicts has skyrocketed. Nearly all the 23 to 25 year old women in the jail have addiction problems. “That’s a good indication of what’s going on out there,” he added.

The sheriff said the department’s Hostage Rescue Team has participated in fewer raids this year, fewer doses of the heroin overdose antidote Narcan have been used and the department “has been more aggressive with drugs” as deaths have peaked.

Dawn Colburn, of Seneca Strong, said 40 percent of the individuals they contacted during a recent outreach effort on both the Allegany and Cattaraugus territories had been enrolled in treatment programs. She said there is “a huge need for recovery housing.”

(Contact reporter Rick Miller at rmiller@oleantimesherald.com. Follow him on Twitter, @RMillerOTH)

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WiFi installed downtown along West Main Street

By Phil Palen Press Reporter

GOWANDA — Efforts to bring free high-speed wireless internet service to Gowanda continue, with work crews stringing fiber optic cable along West Main Street, Councilman John T. Walgus said at the June 8 Persia Town Board meeting.

The main antenna has been installed atop the Persia Town Hall, with access points at Soles Unlimited, The Wicked Glen and Gowanda Free Library. Other wireless access stations are being installed, and service should be up and running shortly, Walgus said.

The work is being done by DFT Communications with funding through a Broadband Improvement Grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission.

The venture involves a partnership with DFT, Southern Tier West Regional Planning and Development Board and the Town of Persia.

Walgus said a dozen volunteers met at Zoar Valley Gateway Park on Palmer Street May 13 for a day of community service, grading, filling and rolling the ball field, as well as trimming trees and general cleanup. Walgus said the Gowanda Area Redevelopment Corporation (GARC) met at the park June 3 to make a field survey for a new 24-by-24foot gazebo and a backstop for the Little League baseball diamond.

Walgus and Councilman Robert O. Dingman met with Erie County Legislature Chairman John Mills in Orchard Park May 26 to discuss the progress of the Western New York Rail Corridor Project. It aims to provide rail tourism between Niagara Falls and James-

town, with a connection to Salamanca.

The rail line runs on the historic Erie Railroad right-of-way that began as the Buffalo and Jamestown Railroad in 1872. The line was opened to Gowanda in 1874 and was completed to Jamestown the following year. Recently, New York State awarded a $670,000 grant for rail infrastructure at the Jamestown Gateway train station.

“It’s all part of the grand plan,” said Dingman. “I call it the great leap forward.”

On June 5, fire departments from Gowanda, Dayton and Perrysburg held a mutual aid drill on Dayton Road to demonstrate fire protection for residences on the east side of Thatcher Brook.

Residents were concerned about lack of access for fire vehicles on a narrow bridge that connects their properties with Dayton Road, Route 62. After the exercise, residents expressed satisfaction over the outcome of the drill, Walgus said.

In other business, the board: ■ approved payment from the following accounts: General Fund, $5,000.21 and Highway Fund, $3,174.86.

■ heard Clerk Denise Trumpore report 137 transactions in May. She collected $2,151 in fees, while the town’s share was $632.71.

■ adopted a town law regulating commercial solar power installations, as formulated by Code Enforcement Officer Melvin Shaw.

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Some of the several participants in the Tri-County Crisis Pregnancy Center’s Walk for Life on Sunday make their way down West Main Street in Gowanda. Donations from walk help meet needs of expectant mothers and fathers and their children.

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Civil War soldier Cushing to be portrayed in presentation

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An American bald eagle and a young deer cross paths in a field off Broadway Road in the town of Persia late last week.

SPRINGVILLE — Pomfret Town Historian Todd Langworthy will portray Medal of Honor winner Alonzo Cushing during a presentation Wednesday, June 28 at the Lucy Bensley Center.

The event is organized by the Western New York Civil War Society in conjunction with Echoes Through Time and the Lucy Bensley Center.

Guests are invited to hear the story of Cushing, commander of the 4th U.S. Artillery Battery A at the battle of Gettysburg. Cushing and his four brothers from Fredonia all fought for the Union during the Civil War. “Come hear from Cushing how he gave his life for his country and was many years later awarded the Medal of Honor for his service,” said Tom Place, curator at Echoes Through Time.

Langworthy, who is one of the nation’s leading experts on Cushing, has made over 50 appearance as Cushing.

The presentation will be held at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, June 28 at the Lucy Bensley Center, 23 N. Buffalo St., Springville.

It’s part of a monthly series hosted by The Western New York Civil War Society, with presentations held on the last Wednesday of each month.

Admission is free and the public is welcome to attend. Donations will be

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accepted for the Civil War Preservation Trust. Light refreshments will be served.

For additional information, contact Tom Place, curator at Echoes Through Time, at (716) 957-2740 or the Lucy Bensley Center at (716) 592-0094.

Paul Zittel and Pure Country to perform in free concert June 16 COLLINS — The Collins Public Library will feature a free concert by Paul Zittel and Pure Country on Friday evening, June 16, from 7 to 9 p.m.

Guests are invited to enjoy some “Country Music with Hometown Appeal.” The event will take place outside under the tent with room for dancing, weather permitting. There will also be a quilt show in the meeting room.

The Paul Zittel and Pure Country band has been together for many years and is a recognized country music group in Western New York. Both Paul Zittel, lead vocalist and guitarist, and Dan Gabel, bass guitar player, are from the Collins area. The group is rounded out with Kenny Petersen on steel guitar, and Randy Bolem on drums.

The Friends of the Collins Public Library and the Collins Public Library sponsor the monthly concert series. The concerts are free and open to the public, although free will donations are gratefully accepted.

For more information, call the Collins Public Library at 532-5129.

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Perrysburg town board discusses $300K sewer project

By Phil Palen Press Reporter

PERRYSBURG — According to Water Superintendent Robin Clark, upgrades to the Perrysburg sewer system may be less complicated than usual.

The project, estimated to cost around $300,000, would replace generators, grinder pumps and air vacuum valves, Clark said at the June 12 Town Board meeting. The system was built in 1995 and is due for an upgrade, he added.

Since the work site is an existing facility, Clark said a full State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) will not be required.

“The transmission line already had a full SEQR,” he said, “and we’re working in the same area which DEC approved, so no further action is required.”

The Perrysburg special sewer district encompasses the same one-square-mile area as the former village of Perrysburg.

The transmission line runs down to the Gowanda wastewater treatment plant on Aldrich Street with lift stations on North Road and along Route 39.

Clark said that work on the system would take place at the Gowanda Central School campus on Prospect Street as well.

He said the town doesn’t have to borrow money to complete the improvements.

Sewer rates would increase with the next billing period, Clark said. The current quarterly base rate of $60 per 5,000 gallons would rise to $85, and the rate for each additional 1,000 gallons would increase from $6 to $7. The rate is based on water usage, he said.

PERRYSBURG RESIDENT J. David Swift addressed the board during public participation, asking for a status report of Assessor Bonnie Rae Strickland’s ongoing update of real property tax assessments throughout the town.

Swift said there was a wide variance in assessments, which ought to be reviewed to insure consistency and fairness.

He asked for a report on how the assessor arrived at a tentative equalization rate of 66 percent.

Swift also wanted to know the status of the town’s master plan, stating that the current plan is 47 years old.

Town Justice Lori Dankert closed 10 vehicle and traffic cases in May, with $2,286 in fines and surcharges reported to the state comptroller.

Of $1,881 in fees collected in May

by Town Clerk Tamara Utley, the town’s share was $764.11. Utley reported that from the beginning of this year through May 31, revenue from the sale of transfer station tickets is $2,651.20.

In other business, the board: ■ approved payment from the following accounts: General Fund, $9,010.21; Highway Fund, $11,696.09; Capital Projects Fund, $5,431.50; Gowanda Prospect Street Water District, $9,420.37; Perrysburg Central Water District, $3,288.70; Versailles Lighting District, $533.26; Special Residential District, including lighting and waste disposal, $1,129.74; Special Sewer District, $6,724.96; and Versailles Water District, $1,804.16. Expenditures for May totaled $49,038.99.

■ accepted the resignation of Tim Mesch as water meter reader, effective at the end of the current reading cycle.

■ heard Highway Superintendent Daniel Stang announce that North Road will be paved by Cattaraugus County in July.

■ learned that the town was awarded a grant of $9,835 from the New York State Justice Court Assistance Program for courtroom improvements.

■ announced that the annual income limit for the 2018 Enhanced STAR school tax exemption is $86,000. Income figures from applicants’ 2016 income tax returns will be used to determine eligibility.

■ heard Councilwoman Mary Denea announce the next J. N. Adam committee meeting will be Monday, June 19 at 5:30 p.m. in the town board meeting room.

The next regular Perrysburg Town Board meeting is scheduled for July 10 at 7 p.m. at the town hall.

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COMMENTARY

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Building a better county involves everyone City at Riverbend; and This month I am increased county investtraveling around Erie ment in training our County holding town workforce has resulted hall meetings with resiin a more technologidents to hear their concally adept workforce. cerns and to introduce Without any doubt, the my administration’s components of a prosnew economic developperous future are being ment plan, Initiatives assembled here in Erie for a Smart Economy County.

2.0: Focus on Inclusion.

Despite these adWe released the 1.0 vances, however, more version of the initiatives Mark Poloncarz work needs to be done in June 2013, identifyErie County Executive to close the opportunity ing 64 specific actions divide that exists in that Erie County would undertake to support economic growth income, education, criminal justice, neighborhoods and quality of life for in the region. These initiatives were some of the region’s residents. That deliberately aligned with other state opportunity divide is not an excluand federal economic development sively urban problem, as some would efforts. wrongfully characterize it, but also Since that time, 32 of the original greatly impacts people living in the initiatives have been fully implemented and 28 are nearing completion. rural areas of Erie County. The issue of rural poverty is real and wide-ranging; We are holding meetings in Buffalo, for example, between 23.7 and 28.5 Elma, Akron and Glenwood and have met with many local residents who are percent of individuals below the age of both concerned with what is happening 65 living in the towns of Brant, North Collins, Collins and the Cattaraugus in our country and also interested in learning how county economic devel- Territory receive public assistance like Medicaid. opment efforts are being tailored to The Initiatives 2.0, like the original “lift all boats.” initiatives, will identify those sectors Many good things have happened of the regional economy Erie County since June 2013; the unemployment can most influence but will further rate has fallen to 4.8 percent from 7.4 identify initiatives that specifically percent in June 2013; New York state create shared opportunities for all Erie has invested hundreds of millions of County residents — urban and rural dollars in clean technology at Solar-

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and of every race and color — so everyone can benefit from the resurgence in the region. The goal of inclusivity is a major topic in the private, philanthropic and religious sectors as well as at multiple levels of government. Thus, it must be a central theme in any truly successful economic development strategy.

Organized using racial equity impact analysis, the Initiatives 2.0 will focus on economic sectors including advanced manufacturing, smart growth implementation, workforce development, agriculture, binational logistics,

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energy and tourism. Other identified Initiatives address quality of life areas as well as those focused on the “blue” economy and enhancement of the Erie County Industrial Development Agency.

Our county can only reach its full potential if all residents are as fully engaged as they can be. We will keep you updated as these new Initiatives bring more residents into the growing success of our community.

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COMMENTARY A POINT OF VIEW

A farm boy’s treasury of memories tasks: Spring was fence mending, It has been said “Bloom where getting the soil ready for planting, you are planted.” There is much to and sowing the seeds. During the be cherished from this saying as are summer season there was weeding the memories of past experiences. and cultivating, hay mowing and Memories serve as a treasury on gathering, and harvesting of peas, which to build hopeful possibilibeans, and cucumbers. The autumn ties. I believe we are forever being season was the major season for molded by life’s blossoming experiharvesting potatoes, cauliflower, ences. cabbage, and grain. Winter was maA dairy/vegetable farm was the jor tool repair, sorting potatoes for setting. The four seasons of the market, and barn repairs. Of course, year determined the course of daily for the three family youngsters, events during those Depression Robert L. Heichberger attending school at the one-room years of the 1930s. The scene was a Contributing Columnist school house was in season, three of farmhouse and dairy barn surroundthe four seasons of the year. ed by farm acreage, tucked away Our Mom had a schedule as well, with the variin the picturesque rolling Boston hills of Western ous household tasks. On Sunday evenings, water New York. A glimpse over the hills of the western was put into the laundry wash boiler and placed on horizon would often display the glistening sunset top of the kitchen stove. Monday was laundry day streaming across the clear Lake Erie waters. That in the hand- operated washer and hand ringer. In was my childhood homestead. fair weather, the laundry was hung on clotheslines We were a family of five: Mom, Dad, my older outdoors. Tuesday was clothes ironing day with sister and brother, and I... the youngest. We each the use of flatirons heated on the top of the kitchen had our jobs to do. For the most part, my mother stove. Wednesday was sewing and mending day. was in charge of the household duties and my Dad On Thursdays, major tasks were cleaning the floors, managed the farm chores. But, each of the five of wallpapering, quilt making, curtain cleaning and us was busy with both house and farm; there never rug making. Friday was the day for house cleaning was a dull moment.

Rural electricity had not as yet come to our area. and Saturdays were always reserved for homemade Kerosene lamps and lanterns provided light for both baking days. During the harvest season — home canning of fruits, vegetables, jam and jelly was a house and barn. And wood served as the source of fuel for the kitchen stove and living- room heater. A major undertaking. Much of the food we ate was produced on the farm, and preserved for use during newspaper and battery operated radio provided the the long winter months. news, the weather forecast, and the farm market reThese are just a few of memory glimpses of my port. These two media sources, along with “word of early boyhood days. I realize that many ways of mouth” from neighbors served as our chief source doing things have changed over the years. But these of news. memories are far more than just a passing thought.

Daily milking chores — morning and evening They are remembrances I take pride in sharing with — were done by hand, and milk cooling was in a others. cold water bath. The farm tools were powered by You know, we are where we are today because the team of horses Doll and Jim; they were almost of past yesterdays. You see, we are like a lump of a part of the family. In fact, when I could get away clay in the hands of the Creator; we are forever bewith it (I can now admit it), I would give each an ing molded by the many memorable experiences of extra measure of grain. Our 500 chickens provided yesteryears. eggs for the family and market. Cleaning the barn Indeed, a bouquet of treasured blossomed memoand the chicken house was a daily task.

The season of the year determined the daily farm ries can't help but last a lifetime.

Spirit

By Richard Westlund Contributing Columnist

We sprout and grow, We join the show, Our branches green and limber.

We stake our claim, we play the game, And soon we’re standing timber.

With eagerness to join the fray; With confidence to make our way; We build and bust, we fight and play, Rejoicing in each new-born day.

Then slowly we begin to rust, Our energy just puffs of dust.

Our sinews are no longer chains, But links of sore and aching pains.

Events are what we mortals be.

We’re things that happen in the sea Of circumstances on this earth, Just marvels of a mortal birth.

That’s how it looks to earth-bound eyes That cannot know or realize That life is more than just a flash Of hunger, love and balderdash.

A Spirit deep within the soul Of every person who is whole Will call to all who lend an ear, And tell him what he’s doing here.

There’s Spirit that gives life to dust There’s Spirit that gives man his must.

No slime could make a human heart Without a Spirit taking part.

So mortal life is just a day, A symptom of the higher way Of life that fills the real space, Where Spirit has eternal grace.

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Vivian L. Riethmiller MACHIAS — Vivian L. Riethmiller, formerly of South Main Street, died Sunday (June 4, 2017) at the Pines in Machias.

Born Aug. 3, 1930, in West Valley, she was the daughter of Henry and Nellie Blemaster Jenkel.

Vivian attended Ellicottville High School and was employed by many places in Ellicottville, including Riethmiller Motors, Ellicottville Central School, Holiday Valley, the Ellicottville Inn, also Walmart in Springville and St. Bonaventure University in the ROTC office.

She was active with the Order of Eastern Star belonging to the Ellicottville and Odosagih Chapters, and enjoyed working at the Eastern Star food stand at the Little Valley fairgrounds. She also enjoyed gardening.

Surviving are three sons, David (Jeanne)

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Riethmiller of Enola, Pa., Dennis (Jill) Riethmiller of Omeo, Australia, Mark (Donna) Riethmiller of Virginia Beach, Va.; a daughter, Suzanne (Earl) Lomas or Orlando, Fla.; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a sister, Frances (Ludwig) Koukal of Tucson, Ariz.

She was predeceased by her parents; three sisters, Esther Hughey, Lana Brounshidle, Elizabeth Folts; and a brother, Robert Jenkel.

Friends are invited to attend a memorial service at 11 a.m. Saturday (June 17, 2017) at the Machias United Methodist Church.

Celebrating her life will be Rev. Nancy Preston, pastor. A Eastern Star Service will be held 15 minutes prior to her service.

Interment will be in Maple Wood Cemetery in Springville.

Frances Hogle LITTLE VALLEY — Frances Hogle, 55, of Fair Oak Street, Little Valley, died Thursday (June 8, 2017) at Olean General Hospital, Olean, following a long illness.

Born on July 23, 1961, in Salamanca, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Betty Mitchell Hogle.

She had been employed as a cashier at Parkview Supermarket in Salamanca and previously had been employed at Walmart in Olean for over 10 years.

Frances had enjoyed playing bingo.

Surviving is a sister, Diane Hogle of Little Valley.

She was predeceased by a daughter, Brandy Atwater; a sister, Dorothy Mae Hogle; and a brother, George Hogle.

A memorial service will be held in the O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc. Funeral Home, 25 River St., Salamanca, at a time and date to be announced.

E-condolences may be sent to john@ orourke-orourke.com or posted to facebook.com/onofh.

Gowanda Moose to host flea markets GOWANDA — The Gowanda Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1382 will hold its flea markets on the last Saturday of each month this summer from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The event is the organization’s annual community service fundraiser.

To donate for a spot and set up your goods, contact Julie at 574-6944. Hot dogs, chips, beverages and hamburgers will be available for purchase.

Legislator Mills announces 2017 Hot Dog Roast schedule Erie County Legislator John Mills will kick off the 11th season of Hot Dog Roast Library Fundraisers on Saturday, June 17 at the Collins Public Library. Stop by from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for $1 hot dogs and $2 Italian sausages, plus entertainment and more.

"Thank you to everyone who has supported these events in the past.

Together, we have raised more than $67,000 for the libraries in my district," said Mills.

Additional information will be announced closer to the events.

The schedule is as follows: ■ Saturday, June 17, 11 a.m., at Town of Collins Public Library, 2341 Main St., Collins;

■ Wednesday, June 21, 4 p.m., at North Collins Library, 2095 School St., North Collins; ■ Wednesday, July 12, 4 p.m., at Eden Public Library, 2901 E. Church St., Eden; ■ Thursday, July 13, 5:30 p.m., at Boston Free Library, 9475 Boston State Rd., Boston; ■ Thursday, July 20, 4 p.m., at Concord Public Library, 18 Chapel St., Springville; ■ Friday, July 28, 11 a.m., at Angola Public Library, 34 N. Main St., Angola; and ■ Friday, Aug. 4, 11 a.m., at Orchard Park Public Library, 4570 S.Buffalo St., Orchard Park.

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Swim lessons schedule announced at GCS GOWANDA — The summer schedule for the Gowanda Central School Adult/Community Education swimming program has been released.

Swim lessons are being offered at the Gowanda Central School indoor pool for infants through children age 12, from July 18 to 31. Classes are taught by Stefanena Kysor, who has been teaching youth swimming for more than 30 years.

Kysor is annually certified and holds certifications from the American Red Cross, in Swim Instruction, Life-

BCH to host free high blood pressure class

guarding, First Aid and CPR/AED. The cost will be $50 for 10 swim lessons. All the other swim sessions are $5 per session. Participants must pre-register for any swim lessons.

Please mail in a check, along with the following information: name of student, address, age, skill level and which session.

Mail check and registration to Gowanda Central School c/o Adult/ Community Education, 10674 Prospect St., Gowanda, NY 14070.

SPRINGVILLE — The Bertrand Chaffee Hospital Education Department will be holding a free high blood pressure class for BCH Primary Care Center or Heart Center patients at 10 a.m. Monday, June 26.

Participants will receive a free selfmonitoring blood pressure cuff and blood

pressure journal. This class will be offered a second time at 6 p.m. July 24.

This class is available free due to a grant from the Erie County P2 Collaborative. Any BCH Primary Care or Heart Center patient with hypertension (high blood pressure) or pre-hypertension is welcome to attend.

Participants will be required to meet with the education nurse for 15 minutes in three months to review the journal entries and the BP readings will be shared with their BCH Primary Care or Heart Center provider.

To register for the free class and BP cuff call 592-9643.

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POLICE REPORTS

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CATTARAUGUS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ■ EAST OTTO — Acting on a bench warrant out of family court, police arrested Jessica M. Miller, 36, of 8180 East Otto Rd., East Otto. She was remanded to Cattaraugus County Jail and held in lieu of $4,000 bail.

■ DAYTON — Zackery J. Raichlin, 27, of Dayton, was charged with third-degree criminal mischief, fourth-degree criminal mischief and criminal obstruction of breathing.

Raichlin allegedly interrupted a 911 call for assistance by taking the phone from the caller and smashing it.

■ OTTO — Acting on a bench warrant out of the town of Salamanca, police arrested an 18-year-old male of Otto for second-degree aggravated harassment.

■ SOUTH DAYTON — Jerry R. Henderson Jr., 59, and Crystal A. Henderson, 53, both of South Dayton, were arrested at

5:30 p.m. June 9 after an alleged incident. Both were charged with endangering the welfare of a child and Crystal was charged with second-degree harassment.

Both were issued appearance tickets and are scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

■ SALAMANCA — Donald C. Blocher, 49, of Salamanca, was charged at 2 p.m. June 9 with grand larceny, a class D felony, after allegedly exploiting $10,000 from an 80-year-old person to purchase a motorcycle. An order of protection was issued and Blocher was remanded to the Little Valley jail in lieu of $15,000 bail. He is due back in court on Monday for further proceedings.

■ NAPOLI — Erik D. Allen, 35, of 9705 Pigeon Valley Road, was arrested on a warrant out of Cattaraugus County for parole violation.

GOWANDA POLICE DEPARTMENT ■ May 27, 5:05 p.m., Christina M. Neyman, 32, of Gowanda, was charged with second-degree harassment, disorderly conduct and criminal obstruction of breathing following an altercation with another female in the Shop’N Save parking lot. Neyman claimed the female struck her in the facial area, causing injuries, but the female stated Neyman attacked her. Patrol investigated the incident and reviewed security camera documentation, which revealed Neyman confronted the other female, where a verbal altercation ensued before Heyman chased the female to her vehicle, attacked her and choked her. Nyman was released on an appearance ticket for Collins Town Court.

■ June 2, 6:06 p.m., Justin S. Fotheringham, 36, of Collins, was charged with disorderly conduct, second-degree harassment and unlawful possession of marijuana after patrol responded to the report of an intoxicated male in front of St. Joseph’s Church on East Main Street in Gowanda. Patrol encountered Fotheringham, who became

belligerent, verbally confrontational and physically aggressive toward officers. Fotheringham was released to a capable third person with an appearance ticket for Collins Town Court.

■ June 8, 7:31 p.m., Simon C. Abraszek, 37, of Gowanda, was charged with third-degree unlicensed operation and a cell phone violation after patrol stopped Abraszek for using a cell phone while operating a vehicle.

During the stop, it was revealed Abraszek’s license was suspended in March 2016 for failure to appear for a traffic violation in North Collins Town Court. Abraszek was released on an appearance ticket for Collins Town Court.

■ June 8, 8:55 p.m., Leiondie R. Cornfield, 33, of Brant, and Ray W. Silverheels, 30, of Perrysburg, were charged with second-degree criminal trespass after patrol responded to the report of unwanted subjects who had illegally entered a vacant Buffalo Street apartment. Both subjects were released on appearance tickets for Collins Town Court.

Detective makes arrest in burglary and grand larceny case IRVING — Erie County Sheriff Timothy B. Howard recently reported detectives and deputies investigated a June 5 burglary on Route 438 in the Seneca Nation Territory, where the suspect stole several sporting equipment items worth more than $1,700.

Alexandra Jimerson, 19, of Brant, is charged with felony counts of burglary, grand larceny and criminal possession of stolen property. Deputies also discovered the defendant has an outstanding warrant from the Town of Brant and she was transported to the Erie County Holding Center where she is held pending her arraignment.

Detectives located and recovered five of the stolen items at a second-hand sporting goods store.

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POLICE REPORTS ERIE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ■ SPRINGVILLE — Ben Delzoppo, 36, of Niagara Falls, was charged June 3 with five misdemeanor counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana and a vehicle and traffic violation following a traffic stop on Route 219 for vehicle and traffic violations. During the stop, police observed loose pills near to the driver; the pills were later identified as Xanax. The following search of the vehicle discovered 23.5 methadone pills, 7 Xanax, and four Diazepam pills. Delzoppo was later released on appearance tickets.

■ BRANT — Jason Suchocki, 37, of Orchard Park, was charged June 5 with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation after deputies stopped Suchocki following the report of his failure to pay for cigars from a local store. During the stop, it was revealed Suchocki had a revoked driver’s license. The store requested only compensation for the items and declined to pursue petit larceny charges.

■ GOWANDA — Sara Seeley, 28, of Gowanda, was arrested June 5 by the Gowanda Police Department on an outstanding warrant from Collins Town Court. Seely was turned over to Erie County Sheriff’s deputies and transported to Erie County Holding Center pending a court appearance.

■ SPRINGVILLE — Samuel Simmons, 40, of Buffalo, was charged June 5 with criminal contempt and failure to maintain a lane of traffic following a traffic stop on Route 219 for a traffic infraction. During the stop, it was revealed the passenger had an order of protection against Simmons, the driver. Simmons was transported to Erie County Holding Center pending a court appearance.

■ SPRINGVILLE — An unidentified 32-year-old female was transported to Bertrand Chaffee Hospital with facial injuries on June 6 following a single car accident on the Route 219 off ramp.

During the accident, the vehicle struck a guide rail. No further information was provided.

■ IRVING — Danielle Manning, 33, of Little Valley, was charged June 6 with third-degree aggravated unlicensed

operation following a traffic stop for an unspecified traffic offense on Route 438. During the stop, it was revealed Manning had a suspended license. Manning was released to appear in court at a later date.

■ COLDEN — Michelle Wilson, 33, of Colden, was arrested June 6 on an outstanding warrant for second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation. Wilson was transported to Erie County Holding Center pending a court appearance.

■ SPRINGVILLE — Damario Baxton, 23, of Buffalo, was charged June 7 with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and an equipment violation following a traffic stop for an equipment violation on Route 219. During the stop, it was revealed Baxton had a suspended license and an outstanding warrant from the Amherst Police Department. Baxton was turned over to Amherst Police.

■ CLARENCE — Robert Snow, 30, of Hamburg, was charged June 7 with driving while intoxicated, second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and speed in zone following a traffic stop for speeding on Main Street. During the stop, it was revealed Snow had a suspended license and a blood alcohol content of .13 percent after consenting to a breath test.

Snow was released to a sober third party to appear in court at a later date.

■ SARDINIA — William Church, 30, of Springville, was charged June 8 with criminal contempt after deputies received a call from a Tim Hortons employee that a male was in the store who the caller had an order of protection against.

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

■ BOSTON — Kurt Schneid, 49, of Boston, was charged June 9 with driving while intoxicated, refusal to submit a breath test, leaving the scene of a property damage accident and failure to maintain a lane of traffic following the report of a vehicle that had struck numerous mailboxes and fled the scene on Zimmerman Road near Back Creek

Road. Deputies located the vehicle a short distance down the road. Schneid was released to a sober third party and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

■ GOWANDA — Jeanpierre Nieves, 27, of Cherry Creek, was charged June 9 with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and an equipment violation following a traffic stop on Buffalo Street for an equipment violation. During the stop, it was revealed Nieves had a suspended driver’s license. Nieves was released to appear in court at a later date.

■ IRVING — Francis Chaplin, 35, of Lackawanna, was charged June 9 with unlawful possession of marijuana fol-

lowing a traffic stop for an unspecified traffic offense on Route 438. Chaplin was released to appear in court at a later date.

■ SPRINGVILLE — An unidentified 18-year-old Boston male was charged June 10 with driving while intoxicated and an equipment violation following a traffic stop for an equipment violation on West Main Street. The driver failed roadside sobriety tests and was released to a third party to appear in court at a later date.

■ CONCORD — Nicaiah Ausman, 30, of Springville, was stopped while riding an ATV on June 11 on Sharp Street. During the stop, it was revealed Ausman had a revoked driver’s license. Ausman was issued traffic summons and released to appear in court at a later date.

NEW YORK STATE POLICE ■ FARMERSVILLE — No injuries or charges were reported for a one-vehicle accident at 9:55 p.m. June 4 on Hardy Corners Rd. The driver was William H. Weller, 46, of Franklinville.

■ YORKSHIRE — Hunter J. Mathews, 23, of Delevan, was charged at 2:10 p.m. June 6 with seventhdegree criminal possession of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance in a non-original container. Police responded to a complaint from a Main Street business for a suspicious person.

Mathews was allegedly talking to himself, walking in and out of the store and had removed his pants. Following their investigation, police located 18 Clonazepam pills Mathews admitted to have purchased in Buffalo.

■ MACHIAS — Anthony I. Sanjurjo, 24, of Franklinville, was charged June 6 with unlawful fleeing from a police officer, reckless endangerment and multiple traffic violations.

■ GREAT VALLEY — No injuries resulted from a one-vehicle accident at 11 p.m. June 6 on Humphrey Road. The driver was identified as Christina M. Randall, 30, of Franklinville.

■ YORKSHIRE — No injuries resulted from a one-vehicle accident at 7:35 a.m. June 8 on Route 16. The driver was identified as Barbara M. Mulroy, 76, of Machias.

■ ASHFORD — One was injured in a two-vehicle accident at 2:55 p.m. June 8 on Route 219. The drivers were identified as David Yonkosky, 52, of Eden, and a 16-year-old Machias male. No further information was reported.

■ FREEDOM — No injuries were reported in a two-vehicle crash on Brown Schoolhouse Road at 12:38 p.m. June 10.

The drivers were identified as Kirstin Rose Clark, 19, of Arcade, and Robert J. Simmons, 66, of Delevan.

■ MANSFIELD — One injury was reported in a one-vehicle crash on Toad Hollow Road at 3:42 p.m. June 10. The driver was identified as Lance D. Vosburgh, 27, of Little Valley.

■ YORKSHIRE — Joanne L. Batch, 45, of Yorkshire, was charged with endangering the welfare of a child, a class A misdemeanor, first-offense driving while intoxicated, and first-offense aggravated driving while intoxicated with a child, a class E felony.

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CATTARAUGUS COUNTY COURT REPORT Lori Pettit Rieman, Cattaraugus County District Attorney, reported the following activity in Cattaraugus County Court on Monday, June 5: ■ Edward J. Smith, 50, of Olean but presently incarcerated in the Cattaraugus County Jail, was arraigned and entered a plea of not guilty to an indictment that charges him with two counts of second-degree murder, class A-I felonies; first-degree manslaughter, a class B felony; first-degree assault, a class B felony and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, a class A misdemeanor. The incident occurred on or about May 13 in the city of Olean, when the defendant possessed a knife and intended to cause the death of another person. The matter has been adjourned for motions.

■ Ronald J. Kuhaneck Sr., 47, of Buffalo, entered a plea of guilty to two counts of driving while intoxicated, class E felonies, and third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance,

a class B felony, to satisfy pending indictments.The incidents occurred on or about July 21, 2016, in the city of Olean, when the defendant operated a motor vehicle while he was in an intoxicated condition, having a blood alcohol content of .11 percent; July 30, 2016, in the city of Olean, when the defendant knowingly and unlawfully sold a narcotic drug and Oct. 15, 2016, in the city of Salamanca, when the defendant operated a motor vehicle while he was in an intoxicated condition, having a blood alcohol content of .17 percent. Sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 11.

■ Maurienne Jimerson, 37, of Salamanca, entered a plea of guilty to second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and driving while intoxicated, a class E felony, to satisfy a pending indictment. The incident occurred on or about Dec. 11, 2016, in the city of Salamanca, when the defendant operated a motor vehicle on a public

highway with a blood alcohol content of .36 percent, and while she had reason to believe that her driver’s license was suspended or revoked. Sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 11.

■ Douglas J. Mosher, 34, of Allegany but presently incarcerated in the Cattaraugus County Jail, waived prosecution by indictment and entered a plea of guilty by superior court information to first-degree criminal contempt, a class E felony. The incident occurred on or about March 16 in the town of Allegany, when the defendant violated an order of protection. Sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 11.

■ Michael E. Fraylon Jr., 25, of Hartford, Conn. but presently incarcerated in the Cattaraugus County Jail, was sentenced to a term of eight months in the Cattaraugus County Jail for his conviction to two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, class D felonies and second-degree criminal impersonation,

a class A misdemeanor. The incident occurred on or about Feb. 15 in the town of Randolph, when the defendant knowingly possessed a forged credit card and impersonated another and did an act in such assumed character with intent to obtain a benefit or defraud another.

■ Jay D. Stafford, 27, of Salamanca, was sentenced to five years probation for his conviction to driving while intoxicated, a class D felony, and a concurrent three years probation for his conviction to second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a misdemeanor. The incident occurred on or about July 4, 2016, in the town of New Albion, when the defendant operated a motor vehicle in an intoxicated condition, with a blood alcohol content of .13 percent and when he knew or had reason to know that his license or privilege of operating a motor vehicle in the state of New York was suspended or revoked.

Portion of Taylor Hollow Road to close until mid-September COLLINS— Erie County Legislator John Mills announces that in the Town of Collins, Taylor Hollow Road will be closed from US Route 62 to Buffalo Street, from Monday, June 19 through Friday, Sept. 15 (or until complete.) Crews will be performing maintenance and repairs on the two bridges.

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Giglio talks State Park Avenue in Salamanca

By Rich Place Managing Editor

SALAMANCA — More than a decade after the city purchased 202 acres of land on State Park Avenue, a new approach to accessing the property via Interstate 86 has been the subject of conversation at both the city and state levels.

Following the halt of a $4.49 million project two years ago to rehabilitate State Park Avenue to the city’s land — and after talks with the Seneca Nation of Indians to extend the casino’s access road have stalled, according to city officials — a new approach seeks to build new exit ramps off Interstate 86.

The off ramps would allow traffic to access the city’s land without commuting through the residential neighborhood on State Park Avenue from Broad Street.

Last month, Assemblyman Joseph Giglio, R-Gowanda, took plans the city developed for the property in 2009 to state DOT officials to begin discussions about a potential new exit between exits 20 and 21 in Salamanca.

Giglio met last Friday with a handful of city officials to report on the conversations about the potential expressway exits and also to update them on the status of casino revenue sharing payments, which stopped earlier this year.

“They need us to do more due diligence again,” said Giglio about the State Park Avenue plan. “Basically, we need to update the plan you did in 2009 and put in more current statistics. At that point,

we can go back to them and see.”

“They didn’t try to discourage me at all,” he added later in the meeting.

“They were very cooperative, they were very nice and they were prepared.”

Salamanca Mayor Michael Smith said he has been in conversations with two local developers, Ross John and Joseph Russa, who he said have both expressed interest in developing the city’s land on State Park Avenue if the expressway exits are constructed.

Possibilities of development on the property include an outlet mall, a department store and a water park, which at one point nearly 10 years ago seemed the most likely option.

Giglio said getting the go-ahead from the Nation to extend their casino access road seems to be the easiest option, as it avoids needing to create a valid argument to the state DOT to allow a new exit on Interstate 86. But those talks have stalled, Smith said.

“At the time the proposed request was presented to the Nation several years ago, the road at Seneca Allegany was not configured for and would not support increased traffic flow,” said Phil Pantano, a spokesman for the Seneca Nation.

Giglio said the conversation with state DOT about potential ramps needs to stress the current limited access to the city’s property.

“You guys paid a lot of money for that property,” he said. “Now we have to figure out the access parts to it.”

Most recently, a plan to reconstruct State Park Avenue was approved by the Common Council in 2015 but approval

Press photo by Rich Place

(From left) Salamanca Mayor Michael Smith and New York State Assemblyman Joseph Giglio, RGowanda, visit the city’s land on State Park Avenue following a meeting about potential access to the property from Interstate 86.

was never reached from the Nation.

Nation officials at the time expressed concerns over increased traffic flow on State Park Avenue and its intersection with Broad Street.

The third option — a new exit on Interstate 86 — is the most recent approach for city officials and its potential developers.

In addition to the mayor, the meeting

with Giglio last week included Alderman Timothy Flanigan, R-Ward 2, City Comptroller Kathleen Sarver, City Clerk April Vecchiarella and Senior Account Clerk/Typist Tracy Chamberlain.

During the meeting, Smith reiterated the reasons behind getting a development of some kind on the city-owned lot — to make the city a destination See Giglio, Page 20

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NY seeks consultant for Route 219 study

By Rick Miller County Reporter

The New York State Department of Transportation is seeking a consultant to perform the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Route 219 expressway between Salamanca and Peters Road in Ashford, where the expressway ends.

Hugh J. Dunne Jr., chairman of the Cattaraugus County Route 219 Committee, was glad to hear about the SEIS going forward, but also said he was “so frustrated” because of the time it might add to the project.

“The study is gong to take four years,” he said.

It has been seven years since the 4-mile bypass around Springville was opened. The expressway section from Hamburg to Springville opened in 1979.

About 24 miles remains to be built between the terminus at Peters Road and Interstate 86 east of Salamanca.

Dunne, who has advocated for the Route 219 expressway for nearly 50 years, was elected chairman of the county group nearly three years ago. He said the search for a firm to do the SEIS is a development that merits an update for members of the committee; he said he’d ask for a meeting of the committee soon.

The estimated cost of the remaining sections is approaching $1 billion. The 24-mile corridor is expected to have $521 million-worth of roadway and $329 million in bridges.

“President Donald Trump is proposing $1 trillion for infrastructure,” Dunne said. “This road project would be perfect for that.”

The cost of the SEIS has been estimated at $6 million to $7 million.

Money for the SEIS was included in the 2017-18 state budget.

“It’s a sign of some progress,” said Corey Wiktor, executive director of the Cattaraugus County Industrial Develop-

STUDENT NEWS BUFFALO — Jarred Bogardus, of Gowanda, recently earned a doctorate in pharmacy from D’Youville College at its 109th annual commencement on Saturday, May 20 in Kleinhans Music Hall in Buffalo.

Margaret M. Sullivan, media columnist for The Washington Post and former editor and managing editor of The Buffalo News, was the speaker. She received an honorary degree from the college.

ST. BONAVENTURE — Joseph Giglio, of Gowanda, has been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2017 semester at St. Bonaventure University. Giglio, who will be a junior at St. Bonaventure next year, is majoring in history.

He is the son of Joseph and Ann Giglio of Gowanda.

ment Agency, of the news of the DOT search for an engineering firm.

The consultant that is selected by DOT will start work in September. It is a 52-month contract that runs to Dec. 21, 2021. A design is expected to be approved by Sept. 1, 2021.

“There’s a flicker of light now that they are releasing money for the SEIS,” Dunne said. “If there was ever a project that should go through, it’s that expressway.”

The firm will be expected to evaluate up to four alternatives including a 4-lane, limited access divided highway and an upgraded highway along the existing road alignment through Cattaraugus County.

The engineering firm will not only be studying traffic, accident, social, economic and environmental impact. It will also be evaluating new and updated information. It has been more than 10 years since the DOT pulled its applications for federal water permits in the

face of the rejection of studies that underestimated the size of wetlands in the path of the proposed expressway.

The most recent push on Route 219 had been proposals to begin construction with a 2-mile section at the southern end of the corridor near Salamanca.

Dunne also expressed concern that the state hadn’t communicated with the Seneca Nation, which will have to sign off on any route across the Allegany Territory.

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Gowanda’s Kota, Barlow named to first-team CCAA East I

Gowanda eighth grader Zoey Kota and junior Alicia Barlow made the CCAA Div. I East softball first-team all-stars, leading the Panthers in the division’s postseason honors.

Olean High’s Alyssa Ramarge won both the player of the year and pitcher of the year and the Huskies (10-0) won the team sportsmanship in CCAA East I postseason honors.

Portville’s Bill Torrey won the league’s coach of the year.

Also for Gowanda, senior Cheyanne Williams and junior Rachel Christopher made the second team. Sophomore Grace Pawlak earned the team’s individual player sportsmanship award.

Comprising the first team were Olean seniors Gabby Carpenter and Chantel Singleton, junior Mariah Moses and sophomore Justine Brooks’ Portville juniors Piper Slocum, Haley Unverdorben, Kara Howard and sophomore Bryn Milne; Allegany-Limestone sophomore Cameron Spring and senior Kiley Kinney; and Randolph senior MacKenzie Marsh and freshman Brynn Pagett.

CCAA I EAST North Collins senior Morgan Lawton and junior Rebecca Cyrek made the CCAA Div. II East softball first-team all-stars, while coach Jan Warren earned the division’s coach of the year.

Franklinville junior Ally Haskell won the division’s pitcher of the year, while Frewsburg senior Olivia Lynn won player of the year.

See All-Stars, Page 20

Press photo by Hunter Samuelson

Gowanda Mayor David Smith throws out the first pitch on Sunday during Gowanda Little League Community Day at Collins Town Park.

Little Leaguers honored with awards at Gowanda Little League Community Day

By Hunter Samuelson Press Reporter

COLLINS — As part of Gowanda Little League Community Day at Collins Town Park on Sunday, Mayor David Smith threw the first pitch for the Gowanda Blue vs. White Majors game. Prior to the game, two awards, the annual Nicholas Kilby Award and the first ever Duane Merrill Citizenship Award, were presented to three little league players.

“The annual Kilby award goes to a first year Major League player that shows skill, commitment, leadership

and dedication” said Ben Shields, president of Gowanda Little League.

The Kilby Award was given to Carson Hutch.

In addition, the Duane Merrill Citizenship Award was presented for the first time ever.

"Duane Merrill is a huge part of Gowanda Little League and is due some recognition in his name,” said Shields. “This award will be going to two Major League players that show the commitment and dedication it takes to lead and represent our community.”

The Duane Merrill Citizenship Award was given to Andrew Barlow

and Johnathan Smuda.

Following the award ceremony, Mayor Smith gave an inspiring speech to the Gowanda Little League community.

“Sports can teach you a lot. Most importantly it can teach you that your own individual work, practice, and dedication can make you great,” said Mayor Smith. “It takes an entire team with different skills and abilities to make a real winner . . . and when you win, win with class. When you lose, lose with class. Most importantly, do not give up on what you want, even if it seems impossible. Do not quit.”

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Andrew Barlow and Johnathan Smuda were awarded the Duane Merrill Citizenship Award during Gowanda Little League Community Day on Sunday. Pictured here are (from left) president Ben Shields, Andrew Barlow, Duane Merrill, Johnathan Smuda and vice president Matt Smuda.

Sights from Gowanda Little League Community Day Press photos by Hunter Samuelson

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Carson Hutch (center) was presented with the Kilby Award on Sunday during Gowanda Little League Community Day. Joining him for the presentation are president Ben Shields (left) and vice president Matt Smuda.

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Gowanda sports report

By Mark Benton Sports Correspondent

The Gowanda area co-ed youth soccer program concluded its spring session June 8 with a special treat. Nate Williams, father of one of the participants, brought a seven-foot high inflated soccer ball to the George Dispenza Memorial Field. All of the 40-plus children in the program had a chance to chase the over sized ball around the field during warm ups. Each age group also played a brief game with the giant soccer ball. Coach Dave Gabel was presented a soccer pillow for assisting in the program this spring.The fall session will begin during the second week of September.

■ 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. to 2 p.m. Children entering first

through eighth grade this fall are eligible to participate. There is no cost for the program except for the field trips. There is also an afternoon free swim program at the Gowanda High School pool plus a free lunch served each day. (Note: Children will need to bring their own lunch on July 5, 6 and 7 since the Federal Free Lunch program does not begin until Monday, July 10.) Registration will take place at St. John Park (under the pavilion) from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27. Call the recreation director at 532-4053 for more information.

■ Gateway Park to Zoar Valley will be making a few more additions, according to site coordinator Mike Hutchinson.

“A large Gazebo will be brought to Gateway Park and placed near the existing play structure over the next month.

In addition, we are working with a local business owner to erect a backstop for the softball/T-ball field.”

Press photo by Bill Peglowski

GCS varsity track and field long distance runner Matt Wargo showed great improvement during the 2017 season. The sophomore will be counted on by the Panthers in 2018.

Gowanda Recreation was also granted permission from Atlas Environment owner Roger Gloss to have the port-apot remain on site at Gateway Park until Aug. 1. The original contract had the port-a-pot being removed after the T-ball season was completed on June 19. Other plans are on the drawing board to hold sporting events at Gateway Park over the next several months.

■ Soon to be college sophomore Taylor Olson made the All-Academic team at Notre Dame College in Ohio this past spring. The Perrysburg resident and 2016 GCS graduate was her teams' top pitcher during the 2017 season.

■ Another 2016 GCS graduate, Joe

Kruszka, was a top relief pitcher for Niagara Community College during the just concluded season. The Timberwolves made it all the way the championship game in the junior college World Series in Texas but lost to a team from the Lone Star State.

■ Harley Menhert, Dylan Mercado and Trevor Mercado were all contributing members to the 2017 varsity baseball team at North Collins Central School that made it to the New York State, Class D, championship game before losing by one run to Fort Ann on June 10 in Binghamton. All three players began their baseball careers in the Gowanda Little League program.

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The history of Slow Pitch Softball Part II

By Mark Benton Sports Correspondent

With the first year in the books, the Gowanda Men's Slow Pitch Softball League made several changes when league president Brad Homan called the first preseason meeting to order in March 1975. One of the most significant changes had the league assigning umpires to specific games and not the home team being responsible for the ump as in the previous year. As a result, the back and forth bickering over close plays was minimized.

The second change was the game ball that was used. In the first year, the home team was responsible for providing one new ball of their choice. Harold's Lounge coach Willy Kota had bought all of the team's game balls at Luce's Hardware. The ball was manufactured by AMF, known for making bowling balls not softballs. But in 1975, the league decided that each home team would provide two new specific made Dudley softballs to begin each nine-inning game.

The playing fields also had mandates that each home team was responsible for.

Included in those pregame chores were batters boxes and base lines that needed to be chalked. Bases had to be fastened

down with stakes and foul poles placed on the right and left field line. Winning teams were also responsible for calling in their results to the Gowanda News.

And Gowanda men's slow pitch softball league articles did appear in the local tabloid once the season began.

The players wearing a team uniform was sporadic during the inaugural season in 1974. That too made a transformation in year two as every player wore a hat and shirt with the sponsor's name on it.

Some teams even purchased pants, socks and warm up jackets.

The league was young and vibrant with the majority of the players in their early 20s or “prime of their softball career.” The talent level also rose in year two and so did the quality of the games.

People began to take notice. And slow pitch softball became the thing to do or watch on a Tuesday and Thursday night in and around Gowanda during the summer of 1975.

There were also several new teams that joined the league in 1975. Capella's, a team that consisted of a group of mostly childhood friends that spent their winters playing pickup basketball games in Carl Capella's driveway on Quaker Road, were one of the new entries. Their goal was to win half of

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their 18 scheduled league games. They surprised everyone — including themselves — and won their first nine games before dethroning the defending champs, Shorty's Tavern, in two straight playoff championship contests. Both games were played on the Tennis Court Field (the name given to the field that was closest to the school's tennis courts next to the Gowanda High School) before crowds well in excess of 200 spectators.

Two teams from the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation (Indian Hill and Pinewoods) also joined the league in 1975.

And since they were not sponsored by a tavern, both Indian Hill and Pinewoods would share a keg of beer with their opponents after the game that was placed behind the home plate backstop. And some of the horseshoe games that took place at Indian Hill following several games that year are legendary.

Carl and George Capella, owners of Capella Farms, did not have a tavern

either to call home after the games. So a few of the players sought out The House of Walgus Restaurant, located just below the railroad tracks to Hidi, for their postgame watering hole. And when Capella's won it all on Aug. 14, 1975, the little tavern was wall-to-wall with party goers.

When the dust finally settled in year two of the Gowanda Men's Slow pitch softball league, Capella's and Shorty's Tavern combined forces and competed as one in the Springville Firemen's Labor Day Weekend Tournament. The team dominated the other out of town teams by hitting a total of 19 home runs over the fence. Dale Rogan, Tom Paulucci and Mark Benton combined to hit 13 of those dingers.

The other 11 teams in the tournament combined to hit just eight. Needless to say, the Capella-Shorty's Tavern squad won all four of their games each by a lopsided score. They were told not to come back in 1976.

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The city land on State Park Avenue is located just south of the Interstate 86 overpass and also located off the reservation in the town of Salamanca. Smith, in a discussion earlier this month with The Press, said he anticipates the land being annexed from the town to the city during this process.

With uncertainty surrounding how casino revenue sharing payments will be made to the city following the stoppage of payments earlier this year, Smith stressed the importance of getting development on the State Park Avenue land, citing that more than half of the city’s $10 million budget is made up of casino revenue sharing payments.

“If you can find a way to get us access to that land, we can do it by ourselves,” he said, referring to a conversation he had earlier in the year with officials from Rep. Tom Reed’s office. “We can pull ourselves up by our bootstraps

and we don’t have to do any begging anymore. I hate begging.”

The mayor was referring to the last time casino revenue sharing payments were halted — when the state and Nation disagreed over terms of the compact after the state’s expansion of casino-style gambling in the Senecas’ exclusive area — and the city laid off 49 employees in 2010.

At that time, the city requested loans from the state to keep the city operating and help make up for the lost casino revenue sharing payments.

Giglio said “every conversation we have had with the Nation has been positive” in regard to the plan moving forward on getting some kind of casino revenue sharing payments to the host communities of Salamanca, Niagara Falls and Buffalo.

“The problem is the governor has yet to meet with him,” said Giglio. “According to the compact, they have to meet.

As far as I know, they have agreed to meet, they just haven’t done it yet.”

Members of the Seneca Nation Council, including treasurer Maurice John Sr., came to a recent session of the city’s Common Council to discuss plans for

economic development and explained their side of the compact issue.

Smith said discussion included the city and Nation working on a system of their own direct casino revenue sharing payment, but Smith admitted his own hesitation over concerns of how it would impact the city’s relationship with the state.

Giglio said the city’s situation is very unique and different than Niagara Falls and Buffalo because of Salamanca’s reliance on the casino revenue sharing payments to offset the tax erosion taking place in the city.

“We are a different animal than they are,” he said. “We are much more dependant. We have tax erosion and neither one of those other two cities that are hosts have that problem. We need to make sure you guys can provide services to everyone. Without those dollars coming in that is going to be very difficult because when they stopped we had big, big problems.”

Following the meeting, which took place at the city municipal building, Smith gave Giglio a tour of the cityowned property, allowing him to see first hand the amount of space there, its location in relation to Interstate 86 and what Smith envisions at the location.

Remains from Page 1 Office and an anthropology group from Mercyhurst College of Erie, Pa., to begin excavating the scene.

The original call was received around 11:10 a.m. Saturday and the teams worked through the night to exhume the remains.

The Sheriff’s Office reported that as of 10 a.m. Sunday, the team has un-

All-Stars from Page 16 North Collins junior Brianna Krawczyk and senior Angela Filkov made the second team while juniors Morgan Mathis and Alexa English, freshman Rebecca Holmes and sophomore Emily Winter were honorable mentions.

C-LV seniors Taylor Stockman and Lia Johnson made the second team and sophomore Brooklynn Hill and freshman Emma Rupp were honorable mentions.

From the division champion Panthers (10-0), senior Rayne Pfeiffer and freshman Dani Haskell made the first team, as did Cattaraugus-Little Valley freshman Lexi Wulf and senior Katie Jones and Ellicottville freshman Jessie Sheffield and junior Evie Cortez. Other first-team all-stars included Frewsburg freshman MaKenna Adams and senior Kaitlyn Blanchard and Pine Valley junior Kaylee Crisanti and senior Kelley Andrews.

Frewsburg won the team sportsmanship award. Player sportsmanship winners included C-LV senior Kayla Cannon and North Collins senior Angela Filkov.

earthed a fraction of the skeletal remains and anticipated that several hours more of excavation will be necessary.

Once the skeletal remains are unearthed, the medical examiner will take custody of the body and continue the investigation.

The Sheriff’s Office is unable to determine how long the body was at this location.

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Veterans from Page 1 So far, the board’s vision for the North Collins Veterans Tribute includes: ■ a walkway to a large granite star which will lay upon the site; ■ a 6,000-pound V-shaped centerpiece with two hands holding an eternal flame; ■ six flags including the American flag and five military flags; and ■ 4x8 and 8x8-sized brick paving stones with veterans’ names and service information.

James Lint, president of the board, strives to have the tribute finished by fall of 2018. By collecting donations and selling brick stones to those who want to honor veterans in the tribute, the board has raised over one third of their projected cost.

“This is not a memorial, it’s a tribute,” said Lint. “People can dedicate the bricks to veterans that are dead or alive.” Also, if a veteran’s birthday is coming up, those who purchase a brick can choose to have the board send a birthday card to the veteran’s home.

Perhaps the most attractive part of the tribute will be the V-shaped centerpiece designed by Ralph Sirianni, member of the Vietnam Veterans Art Group.

According to Sirianni, the centerpiece V shape symbolizes several military aspects like valor, Vietnam and vision.

“It takes a group like the North Collins Veterans Tribute board to visualize how we need to honor our veterans, and I’ve hopefully translated that vision for them,” said Sirianni.

Interestingly, according to Senator Gallivan who spoke at the ceremony, the granite being used for the tribute was supposed to be used for the 9/11

Press photo by Hunter Samuelson

The North Collins Tribute Board of Directors hosted its annual recognition ceremony on June 11. The North Collins Veterans Tribute board members include: (from left) Ann Converso, Paul Converso, Don Koch, Lloyd Quiter, James Lint, Neil Ross, Wendy Samick, Paul Lawton and Rose Seege. Absent: Dave Winter and Holly Baker. A diagram of what the tribute will look like is located on the sign in the center of the photo.

Memorial.

“Somehow, James Lint became aware that the Department of Transportation had it, and here it lands,” said Senator Gallivan.

Without the board’s extraordinary work ethic, the project wouldn’t have moved beyond the vision stage. Determined to have the tribute finished by fall of next year, Lint strives to sell as many bricks as he can.

Everything the board does is volunteer work. From hosting fundraisers and collecting donations to working with designers and county legislators, the board represents a steadfast community with undying gratitude for our nation’s

veterans.

“This is a very opportune time to have this Tribute built in North Collins as the town has started an undertaking of revitalizing our community,” said Lint.

Those who want to honor a veteran in the North Collins Veterans Tribute can find brick order forms on www. northcollinsny.org. Prices for each brick include: ■ $100 for a 4x8 brick without an insignia ■ $125 for a 4x8 brick with an insignia ■ $175 for an 8x8 brick without an insignia

■ $200 for an 8x8 brick with an insignia.

In addition, every business that makes a donation to tribute will receive a Certificate of Donation that they can proudly display to let everyone know their support and gratitude. Businesses that donate over $500 will have the name of their business engraved on a 4x8 brick placed in the walkway to the star. Those that donate over $1,000 will have an 8x8 brick placed in the walkway.

All donations and order forms for the North Collins Veterans Tribute can be mailed to James Lint, 2568 Marshfield Road, Lawtons, New York, 14091.

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June 16-22, 2017

Old Times Remembered...

Photo courtesy Gowanda Area Historical Society

Harry Gross and the Nite Hawks

Drummer Harry Gross entertained generations of people from Gowanda and vicinity from the 1930s right into the 1970s. This undated photo shows the Nite Hawks in the 1930s. From left are Ed Leiker, Ben Wallace, Lester Larson, Eugene Bartow, Harry Gross, Wesley Phillips, Porter Pepperdine, Warren Smith and Mabel Kehr. Harry played with many other local musicians over the years, including Bob Palcic, Levant “Bammy� Benton, Don Franklin, Bob Peggs and Sadie Tesch Howard.

The Gowanda historical museum is open Thursdays from 1-4 p.m. at Chestnut and Commercial streets. Join us for the Cattaraugus County Museum Crawl, Saturday, June 17 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

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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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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OUT & ABOUT ■ June 17, Holiday Valley Mudslide at Holiday Valley. A 3.5-mile or 5.4-mile course includes 11 obstacles that ends with slide downhill into mud pit. Visit holidayvalley.com.

■ June 17, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Free Car Wash, Springville First United Methodist Church, 474 E. Main St., Springville.

Fundraiser for the church youth.

■ June 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Family Day, Cattaraugus County Museum in Machias. Family friendly activities and opening of a new exhibit, “The Greatest Event of the Year: An Exhibit of the Cattaraugus County Fair.” For more information, call 353-8200 or visit cattco.org/museum.

■ June 17, noon to 4 p.m., Benefit and Spaghetti Dinner for Sue Saye-Johnson, South Dayton Activities Hall. Raffles, Chinese auction, bake sale, live music and more. Call 229-1585.

■ June 17, 4 to 8 p.m., Ellicottville Paddle Festival, Adventure Bound’s Paddle and Demo Center on Route 219 near the corner of Route 242. Call 217-4047.

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■ 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.

■ June 18, 11:30 a.m. until sold out, Chicken Barbecue, Dayton Volunteer Fire Company, Route 62 in Dayton. Chicken, salt potatoes, macaroni salad and more.

Cost $10 adults, $6 children under 12. To reserve a dinner call 532-9098 before Sunday or 532-2627 before 10 a.m. Sunday.

■ 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 3863165 ext. 208.

■ June 23, 7 p.m., Boz Scaggs, Seneca Allegany Events Center, $25.

■ June 23, 7:30 p.m., David Ebert, Springville Center for the Arts, 37 N. Buffalo St., Springville. SGI graduate who has appeared on several national shows. Suggested $5 donation. Call 592-9038.

■ June 24, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Flea Market, Gowanda Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1382. Refreshments available. To reserve a spot, call 574-6944.

■ June 25, 2 to 4 p.m., Annual Field Days, North Collins School House No. 8.

Tours of school will be given, old games will be played and refreshments will be served. Open to the public.

■ June 30-July 2, Summer Music Festival at Holiday Valley. Outdoor concerts with great music. More information as the event approaches. Visit ellicottvilleny.com.

■ July 1, 7 p.m., Hank Williams Jr., Seneca Allegany Resort and Casino (outdoor event), $45.

■ July 5, 6 to 8 p.m., “Fly Fishing and Paddle Boarding” free outdoor adventure clinic, Quaker Bathhouse at Allegany State Park. Presented by Adventure Board Onthefly from Ellicottville. Talk on fly fishing from 6 to 7 p.m.; paddle boarding from 7 to 8 p.m. Part of Allegany State Park’s outdoor adventure

clinic series the first Wednesday of each month. Registration not required. Call 354-9101 ext. 236.

■ July 8 & 9, 40th annual Fun Fly and Airshow sponsored by Southern Tier Aero Radio Society, Cattaraugus County/ Olean Airport. See hundreds of radiocontrolled aircraft. Call (814) 366-2497.

■ July 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., SCENe Garden Club’s annual Garden Walk, downtown Springville. Call 770-7277.

■ July 8, 7 p.m., Terry Fator, Seneca Allegany Events Center, $25.

■ 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.

■ July 16, 2 to 7 p.m. 10,000 Maniacs, Griffis Sculpture Park in Ashford Hollow. The Maniacs, Jim Donovan & Sun King Warriors and Tyler Smilio.

Gates open at noon. Presale $20, $25 day of event. Visit eventbrite.com.

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Collins Center Seniors COLLINS CENTER — The next meeting for the Collins Center Seniors will be June 26 at the Gowanda American Legion with a potluck lunch at noon followed by a short meeting.

■ Participants enjoyed the trip on June 6 to the National Warplane Museum and USO show. The rain stopped after the show so the group could explore some of the aircraft.

■ The motorcoach will depart at 10 a.m. June 21 from the parking lot behind the stores on Main Street in Gowanda for a trip to the Station Dinner Theater in Erie, Pa.. to enjoy the comedy, “Sex Please, We’re Sixty.”

■ Seats are available for the June 17 Customer Appreciation Day at the Seneca Niagara Casino.

■ On July 19, the group will participate in Summertime Funtime. Participants will meet the guide for a visit to the Lake Shore Railway Museum in North East, Pa., then travel to Peek N Peak in Clymer for lunch. Stops will then include the Reed Mansion, Findley Lake, the Candle Co. and Reverie Creamery. Payment is due June 15.

■ Payment is due June 19 for the Aug. 8 Mystery Tour, a new and different event.

■ On Aug. 15, the group will head to the Seneca Niagara Casino.

■ Seats remain available for the Sept. 12-14 Ohio Amish Country and

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Collins Public Library More trip. The tour features Amish Country, Cleveland’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Canton Pro Football Hall of Fame, Air Maps Museum, Classic Car Museum, Berlin Shopping, Warther's Carvings in Dover, McKinley Presidential Library & Museum, tour Fannie May and Harry Lundon Chocolates and more.

■ A new trip, Fall Splendor and Allegany Allure, will take place Oct. 10. The group will meet its guide and travel to Kinzua Bridge State Park to experience the Kinzua Sky Walk.

Participants will dine at the Historic Kane Manor for lunch and stop at Flickerwood Winery for a full wine tasting, tour the Thomas L. Kane Memorial Chapel and stop at Bell’s Meat & Poultry.

■ A Leaf Peeping Rail Tour will take place Oct. 18. The group will stop at the Medina Railroad Museum, then it’s all aboard the Medina Railroad to enjoy a two-hour fall leaf peeping rail ride along the Erie Canal. The trip includes lunch. The final stop will be Becket Farms and Viscarra Vineyards.

■ For additional information visit, www.knowhowtours.com/collinscenter or contact Irene Pfeifer, 532-4268 or Bridget Farner, 532-9586.

Make checks payable to Collins Center Seniors, 13851 Quaker St., Collins, NY 14034.

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COLLINS — Upcoming events taking place at the Collins Public Library: ■ June 9-30, Toddler Time. Picture books, rhymes, finger plays, music, sensory play, simple crafts and snacks. Ages 18 months-3 years. Please call the library to register 716-532-5129.

■ June 16, 7 p.m., Music in the Library Concert Series. Paul Zittel and Pure Country.

■ June 16-17, Quilt Show. All day.

■ June 17, 11 a.m. until sold out, Hot Dog Roast sponsored by Legislator John Mills.

■ June 17, Llama Llama Red Pajama story reading.In addition, enjoy a short presentation about llamas. We will also have a llama friend here for you to pet. Sue from The Critter Ranch will be here to answer your llama questions! All are welcome.

Sign up is appreciated!

■ June 19, 11 a.m., Book Club. Discuss Heather Terrell’s novel, “The Other Einstein.”

■ June 20, 5:30 p.m., Popsicle Stick Simple Machines. People today use six simple machines to perform all types of tasks. Learn how these machines are used in everyday life as we build a lever (catapult)

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and a wheel and axle (car) out of Popsicle sticks! Ages 6-10 ■ June 26, 6:30 p.m., Lego Club, ages 4-12. Registration appreciated.

■ Library hours: Monday, 2 to 8 p.m.; Tuesday, 2 to 8 p.m.; Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, 2 to 8 p.m.; Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Closed Sundays. Call 532-5129.

Collins 50 Plus Seniors Activities for the week of June 18 to 24 include: Sunday ■ Pickleball with Lois — 6:30 p.m., Collins Town Park, (free) Tuesday ■ Active senior aerobics with Kim — 9

a.m., Painter Center gym. (fee for this class) Wednesday ■ Exercises with Pat — 10 a.m., Painter

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

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