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Exchange student leaves Gowanda as multi-sport athlete Jack Van Wey

By Hunter Samuelson

Valedictorian

Press Reporter

GOWANDA — After spending almost a year in Gowanda, 17-yearold foreign exchange student Lauritz Predelli made lasting friendships, won homecoming king and developed a love for Capozzi’s Pizzeria.

From Denmark, Lauritz arrived in the United States with American Field Service (AFS), a nonprofit organization that offers intercultural learning experiences through international student exchanges, language learning and host family programs.

Instead of starting high school right after primary school like most students in Denmark, Lauritz decided to take a break so he could come to the United States.

“I want to explore the world,” he said.

Lauritz speaks three languages: his native language of Danish, plus German and English.

“I’ve known German since I was

Brianna Weinaug Salutatorian

Van Wey, Weinaug lead Gowanda’s Class of 2017 Submitted photo

Lauritz Predelli and Lexi Latona ride into the homecoming parade as homecoming king and queen earlier this school year. Lauritz is a 17-year-old foreign exchange student from Denmark who will graduate on Friday.

two because my dad is German,” said Lauritz. “I started learning English in third grade. German was probably the hardest language to learn.”

Initially, Betty Allen of Collins served as Laurtiz’s welcome family.

AFS-USA provides students with a welcome family for approximately six to 12 weeks while they search for a

permanent home for the student in the same community.

Lauritz eventually moved in with Tammy and Mark Ondus of Gowanda.

“They’re awesome. They just take good care of me and give me everything I need,” Lauritz said.

See Lauritz, Page 24

GOWANDA — The Gowanda Central School has announced Jack Van Wey and Brianna Weinaug have been named valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, for the Class of 2017.

Jack Van Wey has participated in National Honor Society, baseball, STEM Academy and is a class officer. He was recently honored with the Spirit of Gowanda Award by the Gowanda Area Chamber of Commerce. He plans to attend SUNY Brockport to study criminal justice.

Brianna Weinaug, who is also a National Honor Society member, participated in SADD, band and bowling. She plans to study childhood education at Jamestown Community College and SUNY Fredonia.

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North Collins to sign Water Supply Agreement with SNI

By Hunter Samuelson Press Reporter

NORTH COLLINS — Finally, Lawtons residents will have safe, drinkable water.

At the North Collins Town Board meeting on Wednesday, June 14, North Collins Town Supervisor John Tobia authorized the Water Supply Agreement between the Seneca Nation of Indians and North Collins on behalf of the Lawtons Water District.

“Their current water source is not drinkable due to high nitrate levels in the water,” explained Town Attorney Richard Schaus.

A ceremonial signing between the Seneca Nation of Indians president and the North Collins town supervisor will take place at 10 a.m. Monday, June 26 at the town hall.

“There is a lot of work to be done: applying for grant money, bidding of construction contracts, awarding construction contracts, actual construction and borrowing to pay for it all,” said Schaus. “It will be a process over the next couple years.”

After this authorization, Ed Carey of Good Energy spoke with the board about hiring Good Energy as the town’s energy broker/consultant. Currently, North Collins’ energy supplier is Constellation.

“You’re with a good company, you have a good price, but we just did better,” said Carey. Carey, who bid the town’s energy needs out to suppliers, found minor savings that he said could

make a significant difference in the long run. “The municipal buildings actually use very little natural gas so the loads aren’t that big, but we did beat it. We made it about a penny cheaper, and that’s going to put $400 back into your account. There are savings out there.”

Carey also discussed Community Choice Aggregation (CCA), a program New York state is the seventh state to adopt.

“It’s 100 percent geared toward resian dents,” said Carey. The program allows local governments to pool their electricity load to purchase power for their residents and businesses.

“We would put North Collins in a pool with Buffalo. We’d collect between 30,000 and 40,000 households, create a pool and collect a bid,” explained Carey.

“When we collect that bid, it would have an excess of $200 to $300 million. We have to have $900 million in the bank to secure hedge. Any resident can opt out at any time.”

So why do it? By implementing CCA, local governments join forces with other local governments to buy/ build power supplies for their residents.

This leads to more local control and more choice. It also provides substantial cost savings for residents because publicly-owned utilities have access to very low interest rates.

Tobia plans to stay in contact with Carey to discuss more about working with Good Energy.

FOLLOWING CAREY’S presentation, a resident complained of excess

noise from her neighbor’s dirt bikes.

“Our current law states that any mini bike, snowmobile, motorcycle or other motorized device on private property will not operate within 200 feet of any home between the hours of 11 p.m. and 7 a.m,” said Schaus, the town attorney.

“That allows somebody to operate on these loud motor vehicles all day as long as they stay 200 feet from their neighbor’s residence.”

Schaus drafted a new law which eliminated the 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. time rule and extended the distance to 500 feet of any home.

“I’m a little hesitant as to whether that solves the problem. Noise is a vague term. What is unreasonable noise?” said Schaus. “Also, by the time police get down there, the neighbors aren’t doing it any longer, or they’re a quarter mile Press photo by Hunter Samuelson away and the noise isn’t so unreasonable anymore. I suppose that’s why I went by Energy broker Ed Carey, of Good Energy, gave a distances. Distances are easy to make.” presentation to the North Collins Town Board about Community Choice Aggregation on

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Salamanca grad looks to introduce more Native Americans to science-technology degrees

By Kellen M. Quigley City Reporter

SALAMANCA — For Salamanca native Brendan John, science and technology have been an important part of his life since childhood, as has his Native American heritage.

With high school graduation ceremonies happening around the country, John said he hopes to channel his culture and passion to inspire other minority groups to pursue advanced degrees in the sciencetechnology fields.

“In academia, specifically, there’s not a lot of Native Americans,” he said.

“Having people of different cultures and growing up in different areas give a better Submitted photo viewpoint and better perspectives, and just having more diversity.”

Salamanca native Brendan John, a graduate student at the Rochester Institute of Technology, works on his research in eye tracking programs in computers, a study he plans to continue at the The 2011 Salamanca graduate has University of Florida this fall. spent the past six years working towards a Master of Science degree in computer science from the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), a goal he’s had since high school.

“I think by junior year is when we started taking programming and the more computer-based classes,” he said. “That’s when I decided I wanted to do computer science, or at least something technology.”

After visiting the campus that summer and learning about the Native American programs RIT had, John said he was sold right away. Although the university is mostly an engineering school, the computer science program had what he was

looking for.

Born and raised on an Seneca Nation of Indians reservation, John said he hopes to serve as a role model to other Native Americans both at home and across the country. Even though John said he’d like to come back to the reservation to help the Nation, a degree in computer science isn’t as applicable as degrees in social sciences.

But that hasn’t deterred him yet.

“My goal is more to get more Native students to go and do what I did and study computer science,” he said. “It’s something that being here and seeing a lot of — I wouldn’t say wasted talent — but there are people I’m sure could find a passion technology. They just don’t see it.”

John said he hopes to become a professor in order to run programs in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and reach out to students who may not know what options exist in those fields.

“Without being able to see it, they don’t get interested in it or find a true passion when they really would be good at it or interested in it,” he said. “Especially growing up here and seeing the students in high school and how much potential there really is.”

At RIT, John said there is a lot of support for Native students thanks to the Future Stewards program, which was established as a result of RIT’s commitment to increasing the success rate and See Grad, Page 25

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Collins town board discusses Taylor Hollow road closure Board also reviews Solar Energy Law

By Hunter Samuelson Press Reporter

COLLINS — A portion of Taylor Hollow Road is closed to traffic due to bridge repairs and maintenance, Collins Town Supervisor David Tessmer explained Monday at the Collins Town Board meeting.

The closure begins at the intersection of Taylor Hollow and Richardson roads.

Those driving from Buffalo street to Route 62 should take a detour up Sandhill Road. Those driving from Taylor Hollow Road to Route 62 should take a detour by taking a right down Richardson Road.

Those driving into Gowanda from Route 62 must continue going down Route 62 and take a detour up Richardson Road to get to Taylor Hollow Road, or down Sandhill Road to get to Buffalo Street.

The repairs are being done on the two bridges over Clear Creek by Lenox Road. The project began Monday, June 19 and is expected to end Friday, Sept.

15. Oakgrove Construction, the contractor, can be reached at 652-2200.

In addition to discussing road repairs, the board approved a resolution to sign a contract with Pierce Services of Fredonia for demolition of the abandoned property on 3585 Route 39 for a lump sum of $19,870.

For their workshop topic, the board reviewed the Solar Energy Law, which encourages local governments to plan and zone for solar energy. The purpose of adopting the law is to create local renewable energy and solar energy. By increasing solar energy use, communities can decrease pollution and greenhouse gases.

As part of the Solar Energy law, Collins will apply for the New York State Unified Solar Permit to reduce costs and delays for solar projects.

“If we adopt the permit by July 28, the state will grant us $2500,” explained Tessmer. There are no state requirements for how Collins can use the incentive.

In other business at the meeting, n the board approved a resolution to advertise bids for the L.K. Painter Community Center lower roof replacement project. The LKCC is crucial for community events and recreation programs; n the seventh annual Liberty Fest is Sunday, July 1 at 4 p.m. Fireworks begin at 9:45 p.m.; n the Collins town hall will be closed on the Fourth of July; n July and August board meetings will be held only on the second Monday of the month — July 10 and August 14 — at the Collins Town Hall.

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COMMENTARY

June 23-29, 2017

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

A POINT OF VIEW

Zoar Valley Road condition is ‘an embarrassment’

Pride in our youth

Dear Editor: In an old TV commercial, an auto repairman posed a question to a car owner: “You can pay me now, or you can pay me later.” When it comes to maintaining Zoar Valley Road, Erie County officials have for decades opted to deal with it later.

The condition of this road over the past several years would be an embarrassment to Jamaican or Haitian highway ministry officials. As a public service, taxpayers along this road have resorted annually to filling the bottomless potholes with gravel and marking them with spray paint themselves, hoping that the understaffed county patching crew will finally be dispatched.

Travelers driving on the well maintained roads of Cattaraugus County come to a literal rude awakening crossing over the two Zoar Valley bridges when their drive becomes a Third World motoring experience as soon as they (again, quite literally) hit Erie County. I wonder what would happen if Collins and Concord residents could vote to secede Erie County and join Cattaraugus County? I have no doubt which county would win.

This is more than what some think is just an inconvenience to a few residents along a rural stretch of highway. Zoar Valley Road is a vital lifeline to living wage jobs, businesses, farms and emergency services to many families living in the Cattaraugus County towns of Otto and East Otto.

Over 80 years of neglect of this road is a graphically symbolized in the crumbling condition of the once proud bridge abutment on Zoar Valley Road bearing a plaque with the year 1935. This was a time when New Deal government funds were made available for responsible public work projects, including Gowanda’s village hall and post office.

Today, we have this focus on shrinking the government and its costs, but programs that have traditionally always been publicly funded are now suffering. One wonders if the cost of

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The bridge on Zoar Valley Road continues to crumble.

diverting Cattaraugus Creek that threatens to cut Zoar Valley Road in half across from the Gowanda Rifle Club is included in Erie County Legislator John Mills’ $22 million repair figure? (The creek is threatening to do the same on Prospect Street in Gowanda, isolating the Indian Hill Community.)

Whether it’s renovating a vintage theater, a historic rail bed, or area highways, decades of deferred maintenance is expensive. In the case of the highway infrastructure that binds our society together, it is also a vital government function.

Would a 21st century “New Deal” work to again mobilize the resources to make it happen? It worked for America with FDR. The question is do we have the leadership today that is willing to put ideology behind and work together at all levels of government to address the vital needs of all Americans.

William Cain

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What a momentous occasion is about to unfold! In many of our public and private schools, graduation is just around the corner.

We can almost hear the downbeat of the familiar strains of “Pomp and Circumstance.” What a joy-filled occasion for graduates and their families.

Our youth are so richly a part of the pride of any community. Recently I, along with others, was invited to interview a number of our high school graduating seniors at Gowanda High School. It was a great experience.

Robert Heichberger The interviews, Contributing Columnist one on one, were compellingly dynamic conversations of highly positive human spontaneity! What an impressive group of high school seniors we were privileged to interview. One cannot help but be impressed with the genuineness of human giftedness and personal talent possessed by these young men and women. Indeed, a treasure trove of human potential And, I am sure this is true in other high schools in the Western New York area. One cannot help but be moved with confidence; our future as a soContinued on next page

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Boston woman has volunteered at BCH for 20 years SPRINGVILLE — For a woman like Marion Igel of Boston, volunteering is seen in terms of a commitment to a job. She started as a transport volunteer at Bertrand Chaffee Hospital and its Physical Therapy Department on June 18, 1997. And at the end of this June, 20 years later, Igel has kept that commitment to the patients of BCH. After retiring from the banking industry and roles at the “Big E” (Erie County Savings Bank), Igel looked for a way to fill her time. Her second-oldest sister was volunteer at Our Lady of Victory, and later at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo. Igel lived in Boston, she wanted to find something closer to home.

She called Bertrand Chaffee HospiFrom previous page ciety and as a nation is and will continue to be in the best of hands!

Each interviewee exuded positive energy and creative aspiration. It was impressive to see these young folks eager to enter the workforce in a variety of fields, or move into higher education with a major in an array of impressive career options. Still, others plan to enter a branch of the US military, or other non-combatant fields of service. And then too, a number of those interviewed, are interested in furthering their family and home centered fields of desired interests.

What an impressive and dedicated group of seniors — oriented toward a work ethic, and moved by a spirit of initiative, service and commitment.

tal, and was soon connected with the PT department. Her assignment: for one day a week, spend six hours transporting patients to physical therapy appointments from the Jennie B. Richmond Nursing Home and the medical-surgical floor of BCH. “It’s the people that have kept me volunteering all these years,” explained Igel.

“I grew attached, especially to some of the residents at the Jennie B.” Igel continued, “Volunteering and helping people made me feel good, and I made great friends along the way.”

Mary Lou Wright, director of the Physical Therapy Department, explained, “Marion has put in miles of walking over

Truly, we are surrounded with an array of human entrepreneurial talent.

Truly, the students and their parents, their teachers, the guidance counselors, administrative personnel and the entire school system — elementary, middle and high school — are to be commended. This event is another example of the fulfillment of an enduring story, written for the annals of time, which further assures us that we are a society moving expeditiously forward with success in American Exceptionalism.

You know, this is a special time of the year and the pride of every school is front and center on our community stage. Gradation is just around the corner for our area public and private schools in the counties of Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Erie.

Sincere congratulations to all honored

the years, transporting patients and running interdepartmental errands.” Wright added, “Volunteers can ‘walk away’ at any time…

Marion chose to stay, and we have been very fortunate to have her as part of our team, and to know and love her as part of our family.”

Igel has a son in Texas and a daughter who lives just a few minutes away in Boston, with five grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. She said that she would tell future volunteers at BCH about the empathy involved in being a hospital volunteer: “Be devoted and learn to associate yourself with the patients…one day you could be in that position.”

graduates, you have made us proud! And recognition too, to the parents, relatives, and school personnel, who contributed in so many ways to this significant accomplishment!

Indeed, as the graduates march down

Marion Igel

the aisle with the dynamic strains of “Pomp and Circumstance,” we are reassured with pride that the splendor of the American Dream is profoundly a part of the circumstance of this American scene!

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POLICE REPORTS

June 23-29, 2017

The Gowanda Press publishes police reports as received from respective police and government agencies. Reports are only edited for style and grammar. The Gowanda Press is not responsible for errors in publication but is committed to accuracy. If you discover an error in a report, contact the newsroom at 241-4268 x. 401.

NEW YORK STATE POLICE n DELEVAN — Paul S. Mitchell, 53, and Jaki L. Ras, 47, both of Delevan, were charged with two counts each of second-degree harassment, with physical contact, at 6 p.m. June 9. Mitchell was arrested at 7 Stevens Dr. in Delevan and Ras was arrested at 11465 Weaver Rd. in Yorkshire. The arrests stem from a single incident reported at 5:45 a.m.

June 3. Both were given appearance tickets and released. n GREAT VALLEY — Samuel J. Huffman, 46, of Humphrey, was charged with driving while intoxicated, with a blood-alcohol content of .08 percent, first offense, following a traffic stop at 11:10 p.m. June 12 on Route 98. He was also charged with having an inadequate plate lamp and violation with the exhaust system. Huffman was issued an appearance ticket.

n MACHIAS — An unnamed 16-year-old West Valley male was arrested at 1:50 p.m. June 13 at 9761 State Route 16 in Machias and charged with third-degree burglary, illegal entry with intent, a class D felony, fourth-degree criminal mischief, a class A misdemeanor, and third-degree unauthorized use of a vehicle, a class A misdemeanor, and released on his own recognizance. The arrest stems from an incident in Ashford and reported May 1. n MACHIAS — No injuries resulted from a one-vehicle accident at 12:55 p.m. on Main Street. The driver was identified as Gary A. Pancio, 69, of Olean. n HUMPHREY — Edward R. Ganoe, 29, of Olean, was charged at 8:38 a.m.

June 15 with unlawful possession of

marijuana on Humphrey Road, and released. n MACHIAS — Scott J. Bateman, 42, of Machias, was charged at 4:44 p.m.

June 15 with issuing a bad check, a class B misdemeanor, stemming from an incident reported at 8:41 a.m. June 5. Bateman was issued an appearance ticket and released. n ELLICOTTVILLE — Hillary J. Austin, 33, of Delevan, was charged at 11 a.m. June 16 with third-degree robbery, a class D felony; third-degree assault and fourth-degree criminal mischief, both class A misdemeanors. n YORKSHIRE — Michael J. Ingoldsby, 30, of Lackawanna, was charged at 2:20 a.m. June 17 with driving while intoxicated, driving with a blood alcohol content of 0.08 percent or

higher, aggravated third-degree unlicensed operation of a vehicle and unlawful possession of marijuana. n YORKSHIRE — No injuries were reported in a two-vehicle crash on West Yorkshire Road at 6:04 p.m. June 17.

The drivers were identified as Donald H. Wagner, 43, of Delevan, and Janice B. Wischman, 49, of Arcade. n DELEVAN — No injuries were reported in a two-vehicle crash on North Main Street at 11:34 p.m. June 17.

The drivers were identified as Steve A. Dominessy, 48, of Delevan, and Nicholas B. Lambert, 24, of Franklinville. n SALAMANCA — Joshua J. Matthews, 23, of Salamanca, was charged at 12:01 a.m. June 19 with possession of marijuana, a violation. He was issued an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

CATTARAUGUS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE n SOUTH DAYTON — Charles H. McCracken, Jr., 35, of 108 Mill St., South Dayton, was charged at 6:30 p.m. June 13 with fourthdegree criminal mischief, second-degree menacing and three counts of endangering the welfare of a child, following a report of an alleged domestic incident at his home. He was held in Cattaraugus County Jail in lieu of $1,000 bail.

n COLDSPRING — Acting on a violation of probation warrant, police arrested Patrick A. Jimerson, 48, of 136 North Loop, Steamburg, at 10:25 p.m. He was remanded to Cattaraugus County Jail and held without bail.

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POLICE REPORTS ERIE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE n BOSTON — Deputies responded June 12 to the report of a large trash fire in the area of Boston State Road and South Abbott Road. Numerous fire companies responded to extinguish the fire; Boston State Road was closed during the early morning hours due to this fire. Erie County Fire Investigation Unit members were requested by the fire chief. The cause of his fire is still under investigation. No injuries or damage was reported. n EDEN — Timothy Robson, 29, of Buffalo, was charged June 12 with thirddegree aggravated unlicensed operation, suspended vehicle registration, uninspected vehicle, switched license plates, unregistered vehicle and uninsured vehicle following a traffic stop for uninspected vehicle on South Main Street.

During the stop, it was revealed Robson had a suspended driver’s license. Robson was released to appear in court at a later date. n IRVING — A 17-year-old driver of an ATV was transported by ambulance to Erie County Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries on June 12 after deputies responded to the report of an ATV accident on Milestrip Road. The Erie County Sheriff’s ATV Unit investigated the accident. n IRVING — Daniel Pfaffenbach, 36, of South Dayton, was charged June 13 with third-degree unlicensed operation and equipment violations and a passenger in the vehicle, Kelly Mallaber, 25,

of Gowanda, was charged with three counts of seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and original container violations following a traffic stop on Southwestern Boulevard for an equipment violation. During the stop, it was revealed Pfaffenbach had a suspended driver’s license. Pfaffenbach was turned over to the Dunkirk Police Department on an outstanding warrant. Mallaber was transported to Erie County Holding Center pending a court arraignment. n IRVING — Timothy Johnson, 35, of Silver Creek, was charged June 14 with driving while intoxicated, thirddegree aggravated unlicensed operation, no proof of insurance, unsafe lane change and consumption of alcohol on a motor vehicle following a traffic stop on Southwestern Boulevard. During the stop, Johnson exhibited signs of intoxication, failed roadside sobriety tests and consented to a breath test, which resulted in a blood alcohol content of .13 percent. It was also revealed during the stop Johnson had a suspended license.

Johnson was released to appear in court at a later date. n BOSTON — Luis Boria-Santana, 43, of Buffalo, was charged June 14 with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to maintain a lane of traffic following a traffic stop on Route 219 for failure to maintain a lane

of traffic. During the stop, it was revealed Boria-Santana’s license was suspended. BoriaSantana was transported to Erie County Holding Center pending $250 bail. n BOSTON — Daniel Cornman, 41, of Cattaraugus, was charged June 14 with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and unobstructed view following a traffic stop on Route 219 for obstructed view. During the stop, it was revealed Cornman had a suspended license. Cornman was released to appear in court at a later date. n SARDINIA — Benjamin Kelly, 39, of Sardinia, was charged June 14 with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation following a traffic stop on Olean Road for an unspecified traffic offense.

During the stop, it was revealed Kelly had a suspended license. Kelly was turned over to New York State Police on an outstanding warrant. n GOWANDA — Kim Bomberry, 44, of Collins, was charged June 16 with aggravated unlicensed operation and obstructed view following a traffic stop on Buffalo Street for an obstructed view.

During the stop, it was revealed Bomberry had a suspended license. Bomberry was released to appear in court at a later date. n NORTH COLLINS — Jason Lehnortt, 39, of North Collins was charged June 15 with petit larceny June 15 after deputies responded to a complaint from Save-A-Lot on Main Street that an employee had a video of a larceny. The subject in the video was identified by police. Lehnortt was released to appear in court at a later date.

n IRVING — Glen Wallum, 58, of Angola, was charged June 17 with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop on Erie Road for an unspecified traffic offense. Wallum was released to appear in court at a later date. n BOSTON — Christopher Kelm, 45, of Boston, was charged June 17 with driving while intoxicated, first-degree felony aggravated unlicensed operation, Leandra law violation for driving with children in the vehicle, failure to maintain a lane of traffic and endangering the welfare of a child following a traffic stop on Boston State Road for failure to maintain a lane of traffic and an equipment violation. During the stop, Kelm exhibited signs of intoxication, failed roadside sobriety tests and consented in a breath test, which revealed a blood alcohol content of .13 percent. Kelm was released to a sober third part and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date. n EVANS — Members of the Erie County Sheriff’s Fire Investigation Unit determined the cause of a June 18 vehicle fire on Lake Shore Road was incendiary and intentionally set after K-9 Axe was deployed and indicated positive for accelerants. The Fire Investigation Unit was requested by Evans Police to determine the fire’s cause and origin.

The case remains under investigation by the two departments. n IRVING — Justin Brown, 24, no address given, was transported June 19 to Erie County Medical Center with head and neck injuries following a single car rollover on Route 438. According to police, Brown appeared to have been ejected from the vehicle. No additional information was provided.

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The first edition introduction

By Cathy Walsh Editor

The Gowanda Free Library has recently created its own news publication as a summer program for local middle and high school students. This publication’s stories and reports are compiled by the students participating in this library-sponsored program.

The reports and stories presented in this publication of not from professional journalists but rather from the viewpoint of local teens. This publication was created as a means to give local youth who are interested in journalism and writing in general an opportunity to do so.

Currently the Gowanda Library Echo News has a staff of five individuals, Cathy Walsh: editor, Debbie Dewey: reporter, Casey Dingman: reporter, Sidney Dingman: reporter, and Michele Jackson: reporter; we are open to additional interested individuals and “freelance writers” who wish to participate.

Casey & Sydne Dingman Reporters

Not pictured: Michele Jackson Reporter

Cathy Walsh Editor

Interview with a local race car driver

By Casey Dingman

Debbie Dewey Reporter

Age 17

Jim Mallaber has been racing cars for 32 years and is looking to race for a few more years before retiring form the sport he loves. However, he is hoping to see if any of his kids or grandkids will be interested in taking up the sport. Mallaber started his racing career at the Holland Speedway in Holland New York. He started in the figure eight division. Soon he moved down south and raced for five years throughout the South East. The in the late ‘90’s he returned to Holland Speedway.

Mallaber express how it felt to race a car.

He stated, “You actually don’t have any worries from anything on the outside. It’s a retreat from life, an escape. It’s where I got the most enjoyment of life. You either love it or you don’t.”

Jeanine Mallaber, Jim’s wife is also working in this sport as a member of Jim’s Pitt crew. She has been doing it for two seasons now and although she supports her husband’s endeavors she admits it’s a little scary having her husband race. She stated, “This past week he did a fifty lap race and I paced the entire time. Most of the time I won’t watch.”

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CREATIVE WRITING

Around the Fire

Of What is Behind Me: Paranoia

By Rene Jackson

By Sydne Dingman

Age 18

Follow the smell of smoke.

Hear the wood cracking.

Gather around the fire.

Feel the heat surround you.

Hear the laughter from all the old stories that are being told.

All the memories being shared.

Photo by David Kuczkowski

A spectator’s point of view

By Debbie Dewey

Age 17

Standing in the hot sun waiting for something that I have never seen before, I waited for 30 minutes when I started to hear the distant roaring of engines coming down Jamestown Street in the little town of Gowanda. As the noise became louder with every minute passing by, it made my heart start to beat faster and

then then I could feel the ground beneath my feet vibrate. As the motorcycles paraded pass me I noticed the rider wearing jeans and leather. The wild beasts they were riding were a colorful and of different models. My heart stopped racing when it was over. If you an adult there were other activities that you could participate in and the festivities went well into the night.

Gather around the fire tell us your story Share with us your memory.

Then listen to us.

Hear our stories and learn from our past Take a breath of fresh air, stare off at the stars.

Early is the Morning

By Anonymous

Early is the morning When birds begin to sing Early is the morning When the dew on their leave cling Early is the morning Where the first glint of light Begins to show Shaking off the dark of night Early is the morning When there is peace and clam Inspiring many poems and psalms Early is the morning The best time to wake To breathe in its rebirth For my own soul’s sake

Age 17

Just Like any other day a 2:07, I leave the drowsiness of the building called Gowanda Central School. To go home to my normal, average everyday life.

But…I couldn’t shake the feeling of being watched. Not like a creepy stalker or a demonic presence. But just this awareness that it was there, its eyes gazing at the back of my head, observing my movements, and trailing behind my footsteps. It wasn’t’ to overwhelming, but the feeling was quite stable and slow. It never left as if stapled into the back of my skull. Unnerved by this invisible being I quickened my pace, my eyes glancing left and right. And every so often, the corner of my eyes would catch this interesting force. Like a shiny shadow, blue as the water in the creek, but sneaky, always staying completely hidden. Shadows are not normally luminous…what was this?

It couldn’t be real. I finally managed to get home, do homework, chores, and have dinner. Then I would go to bed.

However, that presence was still there.

Just inside my sockets. A blurry vision soon to become my own personal hell.

Movie Review: ‘Everything, Everything’

By Michele Jackson “I read the book and it was amazing…..but the movie wasn’t as good.

Main points in the book were left out of the movie. The heritage for the characters was off. I mean just give an actress with a rare heritage the lead. I mean people, come on. Even thing about the two main characters were off. I mean how hard is it to curl someone’s hair? Aside from that, I still liked the movie, I guess.”

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Students named to honor rolls at GES GOWANDA — The Gowanda Elementary School has announced its merit, honor and high honor rolls for the fourth quarter of the 2016-17 school year.

Students include the following: n High Honor Roll: Chase Dakin, Jillian Gernatt, Tessa Kohn, Danielle Krajewski, Wintersky Rivera, Ezra Wheeler, Conner Wilson; n Honor Roll: Waylon Bifaro, Chase Bolen, Gracie Breedlove, Caitlyn Gangi, Alyssa Golden, Lauren Kelly, Sarah Kielar, Ben Latimore, Brayden Smith, Sydney Smith, Demetra Spire, Mason Wilson; n Merit Roll: Holland Browning, Eathan Farley, Owen Farner, Katerina Horner, Joseph Gorenflo, Honey Huff, Christian Konwicki, Kaitlyn Magee, Connor Ribblett, Logan Ruff, Alyssa Ruzycki, Keaton Seneca, Ha:tsihgahdo:d Stevens, William Szalay and Bruce Williams.

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Bookbinding is one of the interesting ways to use paper expected to be taught at the Paper Exploration workshop at the Springville Center for the Arts in July. A Botanical Watercolors workshop is scheduled for the end of June.

SCA plans watercolor, paper exploration workshops SPRINGVILLE — The Springville Center for the Arts is hosting two adult workshops this summer, Botanical Watercolors and Paper Exploration.

The Botanical Watercolors workshop, with instructor Bernadette Keleher, will teach participants about a European watercolor technique that uses hot press paper instead of cold. The techniques taught will help with other watercolor techniques the artist has previously acquired. Participants will come out with their own painting by the end of the three classes.

Attendees are asked to bring a live plant or flower to use as a model. It is preferred that the plant or flower is planted, as this works better and lasts longer than cut flowers or plants. Botanical Watercolors will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 27 through Thursday, June 29. The class is $40 per person, or $35 for Arts Center members. Participants will need to purchase Hot Press paper from the instructor as well. Some watercolor background is suggested.

OBITUARY POLICY

The second workshop is Paper Exploration with instructor Deb Eck, who uses her preferred medium-paper with various techniques to create various forms art. Each class has its own unique theme, meaning participants will be taking home their work of art after each class.

Paper Exploration will be held every Wednesday in July from 6 to 8 p.m.

This class is $45 per person or $40 for Arts Center members. All skill levels welcome. All materials are provided.

For more information on Eck and paper exploration, visit her website at DebraEck.com.

Both workshops will be held in the Vacanti Classroom at Springville Center for the Arts located at 37 N. Buffalo St., Springville.

To register for these adult workshops, call 592-9038. There is a limited number of seats for both of these workshops. For more information, visit SpringvilleArts.org.

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.

STUDENT NEWS BUFFALO — Jarred Bogardus, son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Bogardus of Gowanda, was awarded a Doctor of Pharmacy from D’Youville at its 109th annual commencement on Saturday, May 20 in Kleinhans Music Hall.

He has accepted a position in Phoenix, Ariz. *** BRADFORD, Pa. — The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford has named more than 350 students to its spring 2017 Dean’s list. Dean’s list status is awarded to students who have earned a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

Among those named to the Dean’s list were: n Cattaraugus: Jaylin A. Burroughs, senior, human relations; Chelsea P. Dechow, senior, hospitality management; n Gowanda: Alan P. Nephew, sophomore, electrical engineering; and n Little Valley: Alexis R. Woodin, junior, radiological science. *** CANTON — SUNY Canton President Zvi Szafran announced that Tara Perkins of Cattaraugus has been added to the spring 2017 President's List. Perkins is a SUNY Canton Finance major.

To receive President's List honors, full-time students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale. *** POTSDAM — Courtney Antholzner of Little Valley., a senior majoring in civil engineering, was named a Presidential Scholar for the spring 2017 semester at Clarkson University.

Presidential Scholars must achieve a minimum 3.80 grade-point average and carry at least 14 credit hours.

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Salute to Seniors ’17

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Gowanda Central School

Kameron Alexander

Courtney Arbeiter

Dakota Baker

Teigan Barcia

Zachary Bogardus

Corey Brandon

Geoffrey Burr

Delaney Carpenter

Skye Dailey

John DeCarlo

John Dubik

Olivia Eastland

Makayla Eddy

Rachael Evans

Elijah Farley

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Gowanda Central School

Ethan Francis

Austin Gabel

William Gearman

Brian Gernatt

Alyssa Gomolski

Daniel Goodemote

Melani Gutowski

Brook Haggart

Connor Halftown

Kaylee Hall

Kailey Haller

Nathan Haller

Sydnee Harbison

Lillian Harrington

Lea Henhawk

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Gowanda Central School

Kalee Hy

Jaydon Jimerson

Keana John

Susan Jones

Tiarrah Da:’di’ Jones

William Marcus Jones

Timothy Jumper

Justin Kehr

Matthew Kruszka

Lexi Latona

Dakota Lindquist

Athena McNevin

Mickey Mentley

Kaelyn Miller

Ryan Monat

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Gowanda Central School

Elizabeth Monk

Cierra Newcomb

Lindsey Parker

David Poff

Jonathan Pound

Lauritz Predelli

Jacob Quiter

Julia Regan

Codi Reid

Gary Rogers

Antonina Roman

Derica Rombkowski

Alyssa Siragusa

Cassidy Smith

Mary Sommers

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Gowanda Central School

Benjamin Stepowski

Skye Steves

Dakota Syracuse

Bradley Thompson

Brianna Thompson

Madison Tighe

Brianna Twoguns

Charles Valone

Madison Van Etten

Jack Van Wey

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Gowanda Central School

Dayna Veloski

Brianna Weinaug

Jacob Vetter

Nathaniel Walsh

Cameron Whalen

Coty Wargo

Marcus WhitePigeon

Derek Watkins

Cheyanne Williams

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Gowanda Boosters Club announces G-Town Open, other events GOWANDA — The Gowanda Boosters Club will host its third annual G-Town Open on Monday, July 17 at Gowanda Country Club.

The four-person scramble begins at 9:30 a.m. Pre-registration is required; the entry fee includes greens fee, cart, lunch and dinner.

Those who are not golfers can support the cause with a hole sponsorship. By being a sponsor, individuals and businesses will promote their company or support to all golfers participating. The price to be a hold sponsor is $50 for an 11-by-8-inch sign advertisement.

Press photo by Sam Wilson

Fredonia baseball coach Vince Gullo presents Gowanda’s Matt Kruszka (right) and Fredonia’s Drew Coniglio (left) with game MVP award bats after the CCAA Senior All-Star Classic.

East I rolls to win CCAA senior game

By Sam Wilson Sports Editor

JAMESTOWN — The senior all-stars from CCAA Div. I East made Mike Matz’ job easy last week, just as he expected.

Matz, the Portville baseball coach, managed the division’s top seniors June 14 in the nightcap of the Chautauqua & Cattaraugus Counties Senior All-Star Classic against those from Div. II West at Russell E. Diethrick Park.

The East prevailed, 12-2, on nine hits and helped by three West errors and five walks. Earlier that afternoon, Div. II West and Div. II East played to a 2-2 tie over seven innings.

With representatives from Allegany-Limestone, Gowanda, Olean, Portville, Randolph and Salamanca, the East threw

five pitchers who combined to hold the West to four hits while playing error-free defense.

Matz called the game “a blast” and said he enjoyed the chance to coach with Allegany-Limestone’s Eric Hemphill and Randolph’s Nate Armella, don’t look for the coaches to take credit for much of anything the seniors did.

“I was telling Nate before the game, we don’t do anything but set the lineup, set the rotations and stay out of the way,” Matz said. “My wife asked, ‘Are you guys going to practice?’ I said no, most of these kids are playing now anyways, they’ll be fine. Just stay out of the way.”

Gowanda’s Matt Kruszka tossed two scoreless innings, hit 2-for-3 with a double and triple for two RBIs and earned See All-Star, Page 25

See Boosters, Page 25

Summer Recreation registration is June 27 GOWANDA — The Gowanda Recreation six-week summer program will hold registration at St. John Park (rain or shine) on Tuesday, June 27 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

A parent/grandparent/guardian must be present to register their child or children. There is no cost to attend the Gowanda Recreation summer program except for optional field trips. Children must be entering grades one through eight this fall to attend.

The first day of summer recreation is Wednesday, July 5 from 9:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Call Recreation Director Mark Benton at 532-4053 or email hidibenton@ aol.com with questions.

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The history of Gowanda Slow Pitch Softball Part III

By Mark Benton

Sports Correspondent

By the spring of 1992, the 18-yearold Gowanda men's slow pitch softball league had become stagnant. And during the first preseason meeting in March, one of the managers brought up the idea of switching to seven-inning, one-pitch double headers each night instead of the traditional nine-inning game. After a discussion period took place, the other managers unanimously voted in the new format.

On May 12, 1992, the new one-pitch games began and it was a hit — pun intended — right from the opening night.

The league consisted of 10 teams with four of those teams stationed in the Silver Creek area. Therefore, the games were scheduled at the Gowanda High School, Silver Creek High School and Silver Creek Town Park.

Tubtown Tavern, managed by Don Kuligowski, was the defending playoff champs but the new one-pitch concept Submitted photo The Hidi men’s slow pitch softball team reached was better suited for other teams in the league when the 1992 slate of games the playoff championship game for a record commenced. The Hidi team that had won eight consecutive seasons from 1989 through the Gowanda Slow Pitch League in 1989 1996. Hidi won the overall title in 1989, 1991, but lost in the playoff finals to Tubtown 1992 and 1993. The Gowanda men’s slow pitch softball league was in operation from 1974 Tavern in both 1990 and 1991 acquired through the 1997 season. Members of the 1992 Gary Keppel to go along with players championship team included (kneeling, from such as Doug Capozzi, Willy Kota, Tim left) Mike Sladich, Mike Rosen, Willy Kota, Gary Bobsein, Dana Jolls, Jim Smith, Kevin Bartlett, Kevin Regan and Jay Ondus; (standing, Regan, Reg Fenton, Jay Ondus, Mike from left) Doug Capozzi, Jim Smith, Gary Keppel, Sladich, Mike Rosen and Steve Jolls.

Tim Bobsein, Dana Jolls, Ron Jolls and Mark Benton.

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June 23-29, 2017 From previous page Hidi went on to defeat the Bagdad Cafe (formerly sponsored by Tubtown) to win the Gowanda title. Hidi then defeated Smaldinos from Silver Creek and won the overall playoff championship. Steve Jolls slid under the catcher's glove at home plate to win the final game in Silver Creek in one of the most exciting endings in the league's now 19-year history.

Meeting from Page 3 Rather than distances, Schaus is considering switching to a decibel system, but that has its complications.

“You’ve got to call Phil Tremblay and have a decibel reader set up. Then, the kids will go inside for the rest of the day, you leave the decibel meter there for a week, and they don’t do anything.

Once you take it back to the office, they go back out,” said Schaus.

So far, the board has decided that the revised law will require mufflers on bikes and off road vehicles. They plan on drafting and voting on the law next month.

During the meeting, the board also discussed the declining demand of the North Collins Emergency Squad ambulance service. Ross Moritz, who met with the director of operations of the Emergency Squad, reported that last year they had a total of 241 calls.

“Three years ago they were close to one a day, so the demand has fallen off,” said Moritz. “But also their service has fallen off. They’re missing probably 25 percent of their calls at this

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When the managers reconvened in the spring of 1993, one team manager brought up the idea of returning to the old nine-inning game setup each night.

He was literally laughed at by everyone in attendance who all voted to continue the one-pitch, doubleheader format.

The Gowanda/Silver Creek men's slow pitch softball league carried on through the 1997 season. Gernatt's, behind manager Jack Wilson plus long time players Tom Cain, Cliff Wheeler

and Rob Gaylord, defeated Waterman's Sports Bar to win the last playoff title.

In the spring of 1998, Gowanda Central School demanded that the teams take out an insurance policy in order to continue playing their games on school property. The players balked and the 24-year-old league folded.

But what a run it was. On Sunday night, July 30, a reunion softball game will be held at Gateway Park to Zoar Valley at 6 p.m. Players that are

still able to play an inning or two are encouraged to put on the spikes and dig out an old jersey one more time. Other former players that cannot physically play are also encouraged to attend.

There will be a memorial to all of the former Gowanda area players who have passed before the game. A cookout/picnic will follow the game. Those interested in attendance are asked to call Mark Benton at 532-4053 or email hidibenton@aol.com.

point.”

Overall, the ambulance service doesn’t have enough volunteers.

“One option would be hiring people, but that is a lot of money. For a town of our size, it probably isn’t going to happen,” explained Moritz. “You need about 900 calls a year to support a full time paid ambulance service. With 241 calls, if we hired somebody, it would come directly out of the town’s budget. With the size of our budget, taxes would go up.”

“It’s our town. We shouldn’t be looking for help to run it,” said Tobia, the town supervisor. “We have over 3,000 people that live here and if we need a rescue squad, people can step up and help out. That’s my challenge to the town.”

n Ann Converso announced that Schoolhouse #8 History Center and Museum will host its annual field day on Sunday, June 25, from 1 to 4 p.m.

“There will be old time games, hot dogs, and drinks. Join us for the day of fun and games,” she said. n Fish Without a License Day is on Sunday, June 25 from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Winter’s Covered Bridge pond. It is $5 per family and includes hot dogs and drinks. You must bring your own bait. n The Lawn Chair Music Series begins Wednesday July 5th at 7 p.m. at

the New Oregon Town Park. The series will be every Wednesday night throughout the summer except for the first week of August. n Summer recreation begins Thursday, July 6 and soccer will start sometime in mid-August. The board is also considering purchasing new frisbee golf baskets for the town park.

IN OTHER NEWS at the meeting: n James Lint, president of the North Collins Veterans Tribute, announced that the tribute’s Board of Directors raised $31,500 and are a third of the way to their projected cost. “We’re moving up,” said Lint. This week, Lint plans on meeting with electricity companies for wires, conduit, and lighting.

The next North Collins town board meeting will be Wednesday, July 12 at 7 p.m at the town hall.

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In addition to living with terrific host parents, Lauritz played on the Gowanda Panthers football, basketball and baseball teams.

“Basketball is in Denmark but football and baseball aren’t,” he said. “I’d heard about them, though. I knew that in football you had to get the ball down the field and hit other people. But that was it.”

Although he’d never picked up a baseball before coming to the United States, it ended up being Lauritz’s favorite sport to play at Gowanda. He admitted he “became a pretty decent hitter.”

Back in Denmark, Lauritz’s main hobbies are soccer and guitar.

“I’m a midfielder. I play for my town, Skive,” he said. Skive is located in northwest Denmark, and according to Lauritz, the people in Gowanda are much different.

“People here are very open,” he said. “You go out here and people are going to talk to you. You’re going to meet and talk to new people. It’s differ-

ent back home. People keep to themselves.”

Lauritz said his closest friends at Gowanda are Nate Brawdy and Matty Kruszka.

Although Lauritz will graduate as a senior this year at Gowanda High School, he will start his first year of high school in Denmark next August.

“I’ll be in eleventh grade, the first grade of three years,” said Lauritz.

In Denmark, students start compulsory “ground” school at age six and graduate when they are 16. Then, they begin secondary “high” school which takes two to four years.

Lauritz plans to attend college in Denmark.

“I’ll get paid to go to college,” said Lauritz, alluding to the fact Danish citizens don’t have to pay any college tuition fees and are paid by their government if they’re enrolled in a university.

Lauritz will graduate with the Gowanda High School Class of 2017 on Friday, June 23 at 7 p.m. at Hillis Field. He will fly home to Denmark on Monday, June 26.

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Lauritz Predelli is surrounded by members of the Gowanda varsity baseball team. Included in the photo are (from left) varsity baseball coach Tim Smith, David Poff, Jack Van Wey, Jacob Quiter, Lauritz Predelli, Matty Kruszka, Brian Gernatt and Connor Halftown.

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All proceeds benefit GBC Panther P.R.I.D.E. Scholarships awarded to graduating GCS seniors. In 2017, GBC was able to award $3,000 to seniors to help with their college expenses. Any questions, contact Sue Rebmann at 5975929.

ALSO, a reminder that Gowanda Boosters Club and Gowanda Ford have partnered to offer the GBC “Pay it FORDward Scholarship.” New or used vehicle purchasers are asked to remind Josh that they would like their purchase to be included in this opportunity, with $100 from each purchase being donated to this cause. This year, two Gowanda seniors were awarded $500 each.

Grad from Page 4 number of Native students in STEM. The program partners with students and Tribal Nations, organizations and corporations to create opportunities for Native scholars to develop professionally, personally and culturally.

In the two support groups for Indigenous students at RIT, the American Indian Science Engineering Society and Native American Student Association, John served as executive officers.

“The idea is that they’re going to a new place and if they feel alone it’s very hard to finish college,” he explained. “So RIT is all about recruitment, retainment and keeping them there as well. RIT has been fantastic for me in that accord and for other students I think that’s been very nice.”

BEFORE BECOMING a professor and recruiting Native students, John will pursue a doctoral degree in computer science at the University of Florida. He recently earned a National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship that will provide him the funding for the program.

John’s research in Florida will focus on eye tracking, which measures eye positions and movement. Eye trackers are used in research on the visual system, in psychology, psycholinguistics, marketing, as an input device for human-computer interaction and in product design.

“Essentially, you walk around with a pair of glasses on, it has a camera facing

THE GOWANDA PRESS The next event on the G-Town calendar is the Community Spirit Parade on Thursday, Oct. 12. The community is invited to join in making a float and walking with their team, business or block of G-Town friends. Pre-registration is required by contacting Jennifer Gernatt, 860-8782. This year’s theme, selected by Senior High Student Council, is “Dream Destinations.”

After the parade, which begins at 4 p.m., the excitement continues as the Powder Puff Game takes place at Hillis Field, where the senior girls from the Class of 2018 take on the junior girls from the Class of 2019 in a friendly game of flag football. On the sidelines, the boys from each class will be cheering and chanting to rally the crowd. forward and track where you’re looking,” he explained.

According to John, eye tracking tells scientists and doctors where you look and why in order to figure out how your brain works. From there, he can figure out where experts in their respective fields look when performing tasks and in turn teach trainees to become better at that task. But John’s task isn’t all psychological.

“You also need computer scientists to make it happen,” he said. “So this is the software, hardware, making the devices and also what we do with that information.”

While at RIT, John completed research as a McNair Scholar and Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation Scholar. He also served as the student web programmer with the Seneca Language Revitalization Program.

“And I’ve really enjoyed teaching,” he said. “I’ve done a few teaching assistant positions and got to teach class a few times … so naturally you have to get a Ph.D. in order to become a professor.”

Regardless of where he goes after his time in Florida, John said continuing to encourage Natives and other minorities to pursue STEM careers will remain prevalent. And for potential STEM students, John has simple, yet timeless advice.

“Find your own interests. Do what you love to do,” he said. “If there’s work where you can do it and you check the clock and it’s three hours later without even realizing time went by, that’s how you know you’re actually enjoying it.

All-Star from Page 21 East I MVP. Fredonia’s Drew Coniglio (1-for-2, double) won West I MVP. “I was seeing the ball really well,” Kruszka said. “The night games are where I usually really dial in, I see the ball a lot better than I would during a day game.

“I knew a lot of these guys before this, they’re all really good kids,” Kruszka added of his teammates. “I like them a lot and we got along when we were playing each other, so just to come together as a team and play as one, it was a lot of fun.”

Also for the East, Allegany-Limestone’s Zach Hemphill went 2-for-3 and scored twice; Olean’s Justin Retchless singles, scored twice and had an RBI; Randolph’s Kaleb O’Neill hit a two-RBI double.

Portville’s Nick Stein pitched a perfect fourth and Olean’s Garrett Boldt closed the game with scoreless sixth and seventh innings.

Maple Grove’s Trevor Micek hit an RBI double for the West.

Matz pointed out the two games on June 14 featured five sectional champions: Olean (A, A-2), Fredonia (B, B-2), Maple Grove (C-2), Allegany-Limestone (C-1), North Collins (D).

“It’s phenomenal, top to bottom, both sides, both divisions,” Matz said of the CCAA talent.

Rivals in many of the same sports, football or soccer or basketball, the victors became fast friends at the end of their high school athletic careers.

“I think they enjoyed it,” Matz said.

“With social media, all these kids know each other anyway so for them to be teammates I don’t think was that big of

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West II 2, East II 2

The Div. II West seniors spoiled East II’s chance at a win, as Westfield’s Eric Fermier scored the tying run on a wild pitch with two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning.

Westfield’s Max Bates gave West II a 1-0 lead with a solo home run in the bottom of the fourth.

East II took the lead in the sixth, as Frewsburg’s Caleb Caldwell hit a leadoff double and later scored on a sac fly, before North Collins’ Dylan Winter hit an RBI single.

Winter and Caldwell finished with two hits each and Winter won team MVP while Bates won for West II. Ellicottville’s Chad Boldt and Franklinville’s Dooley Brennan each threw a scoreless inning.

“It’s nice to have it back,” North Collins coach Paul Kellner said of the game. “it’s a final farewell for me to say goodbye my seniors as it is for other coaches as well. We don’t really care who wins the game, but it’s an opportunity for them to go out and show off a little bit.

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RHE East II 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 — 2 7 2 West II 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 — 2 7 1 Game 2

RHE East I 3 0 0 0 3 5 1 — 12 9 0 West I 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 — 2 4 3 Matt Kruszka (1 BB), Jake Beaver (3) (1 SO), Nick Stein (4) (2 SO), Ryan Schlosser (5) (1 BB), Garrett Boldt (6) (3 SO, 3 BB) Chris Williams (1 SO, 1 BB), Bryan Gardner (3) (2 SO, 1 BB), Niko Pannes (5) (2 SO, 2 BB), Dalton Dubois (6) (1 SO, 1 BB)

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Old Times Remembered...

Class of 1967 These eighth graders were graduated from St. Joseph’s School in Gowanda 50 years ago. (Front row, from left) Ronald Ayers, Betty Ayers, William Gugino, Mary Ann Samuelson, Richard Armes, Mary Alice Kewley, Michael Ragona, Karen Bowers (second row, from left) Deborah Denea, Mark Regan, Maria Pena, Anthony Reid, James Lennertz, Joanne Gugino, James DeCarlo, (third row, from left) Gregory Waterman, Michael Andzel, Jeffrey Van Straaten, Michael Benton, Deborah Loehr, Shirley Palcic, Jeanne Comstock, Mary Lou Malec, (back row, from left) Joseph Tomaszewski, Richard Noecker, Dennis Burns, Linda Tonello, Rev. George Freeman, pastor, Mark Keoppen, Suzette Badurek and Jane Buckley. The Gowanda history museum is open Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m. at Chestnut and Commercial streets.

Photo courtesy Gowanda Area Historical Society

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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

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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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Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on June 5, 2017. Office Location: Cattaraugus County. SSNYdesignated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 144 Route 243, Farmersville Station, NY 14060. Purpose: to engage in any and all business for which LLCs may be formed under the New York LLC Law.

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

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

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

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Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/26/17.

Office location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 7 Monroe Street, P.O. Box 93, Ellicottville, NY 14731. Purpose: any lawful activity.

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Notice of formatioN of maplefell, llc, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 05/16/2017. Office location: Cattaraugus County.

Street address of principal place of business: 679 Main Street, Olean, NY 14760. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: c/o the LLC, 679 Main Street, Olean, NY 14760. Purpose: any lawful activities

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Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 5/22/17. Office in Cattaraugus County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 4212 Route 16, Hinsdale, NY 14743.

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n June 23, 7 p.m., Boz Scaggs, Seneca Allegany Events Center, $25. n 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 at the door. Call 592-9038. n 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. n June 25, free plants to attract butterflies distributed after worship at the Collins Friends Meeting Church, 2345 Main St., Collins. Call 532-1004. n June 25, 2 to 4 p.m., Annual Field Days, North Collins School House No. 8.

Tours of school will be given, old games will be played and refreshments will be served. Open to the public. n June 28, 7 p.m., Alonzo Cushing portrayal by Todd Langworth, Lucy Bensley Center, 23 N. Buffalo St. in

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.

Springville. Presented in conjunction with Echoes Through Time. Free. Call 9572740. n June 28, 7 p.m., Boston Town Band, Centennial Park in Angola. Part of the Wednesday Summer Lawn Chair Concert Series. Call 549-1126. n June 30-July 2, Summer Music Festival at Holiday Valley. Outdoor concerts with great music. More information as the event approaches. Visit ellicottvilleny. com. n July 1, 7 p.m., Hank Williams Jr., Seneca Allegany Resort and Casino (outdoor event), $45. n July 2, Monarch butterfly release, after worship at the Collins Friends Meeting Church, 2345 Main St., Collins. Call 532-1004. n July 5, 6 to 8 p.m., “Fly Fishing and Paddle Boarding” free outdoor adventure clinic, Quaker Bathhouse at Allegany State Park. Presented by Adventure Board Onthefly from Ellicottville. Talk on fly

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fishing from 6 to 7 p.m.; paddle boarding from 7 to 8 p.m. Part of Allegany State Park’s outdoor adventure clinic series the first Wednesday of each month. Registration not required. Call 354-9101 ext. 236. n July 5, 7 p.m., The Man in Black: Craig Wilkins — A Johnny Cash Tribute, Centennial Park in Angola. Part of the Wednesday Summer Lawn Chair Concert Series. Call 549-1126. n July 6, 6:30 p.m., Creek Band, Gowanda American Legion, 100 Legion Drive in Gowanda. Part of the July 17 music series. Refreshments available 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 12, 4 p.m.., Hot Dog Roast hosted by Legislator John Mills, Eden Public Library, 2901 E. Church St. in Eden. Italian sausages and hot dogs. Fundraiser for area libraries. n July 12, 7 p.m., Joe D’Angelo Band featuring the music of Sinatra and Dean Martin, Centennial Park in Angola. Part of the Wednesday Summer Lawn Chair Concert Series. Call 549-1126.

Collins 50 Plus Seniors Activities for the week of June 25 to July 1 include: Sunday n Pickleball with Lois — 6:30 p.m., Collins Town Park, (free) Tuesday

n Active senior aerobics with Kim — 9

a.m., Painter Center gym. Last class until September. (fee for this class) Wednesday

n Exercises with Pat — 10 a.m., Painter

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

Collins Public Library COLLINS — Upcoming events taking place at the Collins Public Library: n 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. n June 26, 6:30 p.m., Lego Club, ages 4-12. Registration appreciated. n Library hours: Monday, 2 to 8 p.m.; Tuesday, 2 to 8 p.m.; Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, 2 to 8 p.m.; Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Closed Sundays. Call 532-5129.

Music concert series schedule at Gowanda Legion announced GOWANDA — The Gowanda Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the schedule for the July 2017 music series at the Gowanda American Legion, 100 Legion Drive.

Music begins at 6:30 p.m. The event is provided with funds from the village of Gowanda and the towns of Collins, Perrysburg and Persia.

The schedule includes: n July 6: Creek Band n July 13: Paul Zittel & Pure Country n July 20: Uncle Ben’s Remedy n July 27: Crash Cadillac Refreshments are available for purchase provided by the Gowanda American Legion.

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GES welcomes Buffalo Museum of Science

Representatives from the Buffalo Museum of Science visited Gowanda Elementary School on June 6 to challenge third and fourth graders with activities that correlate with the NYS Learning Standards. Students learned how to respect the environment by working as a team to sort recycled items, studying electricity and solar energy and learning about animal adaptations.

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