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Gowanda High graduates 80 in 133rd commencement By Hunter Samuelson Press Reporter

GOWANDA — Rain didn’t stop Gowanda High School’s class of 2017 from celebrating the end of their K-12 education last Friday. Originally planned to be at Hillis Field, the 133rd annual commencement was moved to the high school gymnasium due to inclement weather. Graduation began with Dr. Robert Anderson, high school principal, thanking the following individuals for their contributions: Cindy Kerker, Mandy Pickering, Janene Draegert, Rich Smith, and class advisors Carol Propp and Barbara Dempsey. He also gave three pieces of advice to the class of 2017: be kind, be an “upstander” and be committed to the community. “Acquiring wealth is not the sole measure of life,” explained Dr. Anderson. “What defines our life is our treatment of others. Be kind to everybody and be an ‘upstander.’ Defend those who need defending. Build relationships within the community and be the best you can possibly be. As you commence the next chapter of your life, I challenge you to be kind, be an ‘upstander,’ and be committed.” Following Dr. Anderson’s speech, Todd Gates, president of the Seneca Nation of Indians, gave congratulatory remarks. Gates’ advice to the class of 2017 was to appreciate their families. “Look around this room and see your moms and dads, aunts and uncles, grandmas and grandpas. They’re going to be there. They might not always tell you want you want to hear, but they’re going to tell you what you need to hear,” said Gates. See Graduation, Page 17

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Gowanda Class of 2017 salutatorian Brianna Weinaug and valedictorian Jack Van Wey pose for a photo on Friday night following commencement. Brianna will attend JCC in the fall to study elementary education and Jack will attend Brockport State and study Criminal Justice.

GOWANDA — As a prelude to the Aug. 6 Drums Along the Waterfront Tour of Champions competition taking place at New Era Field, the Crossmen Drum & Bugle Corps from San Antonio, Texas, will be making a promotional tour stop in Gowanda on July 7. Arriving from a competition in Boston, Mass., the Crossmen will be utilizing Gowanda Central School’s facilities for a day long rehearsal. With musical-athlete membership 150 strong, the Crossmen compete in See Drums, Page 17

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Retiree salute and send off On the last day of school at Gowanda Middle, the halls were lined with students who not only were very excited about the beginning of summer vacation, but an opportunity for students to send off retiring middle school staff as they begin their retirements. The honorees were as follows: Mrs. Loretta Milks for 24 years; Mr. Rodney Utley for 30 years; Mr. Joe Dempsey for 31 years; and Mrs. Kyle Steever for 34 years. They all leave behind a legacy of loving and caring for children and being invested in the Gowanda community.

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GHS class of 2017 is first to decorate grad caps By Hunter Samuelson Press Reporter

GOWANDA — Thanks to Nina Roman and her classmates, the Gowanda High School class of 2017 is the first class at Gowanda to be allowed to decorate their caps for graduation. Until this year, Gowanda grads were never allowed to decorate their graduation caps, a treat many high school and college graduates around the nation get to enjoy. However, Nina Roman, a member of the class of 2017 and a student member on the school board, helped change that. “I’ve always noticed a lot of schools decorating their graduation caps,” said Nina. “I figured this is our last chance as a class to do something memorable. In previous years, high school principal Dr. Robert Anderson never allowed cap decorating and many students just gave up. Indeed, throughout the years, many students have stopped Dr. Anderson in the hallway and demanded that he allow cap decorating, but Nina and her classmates’ approach was different. It was rational. It was mature. Students wrote essays. They attended board meetings. They gave presentations. They even called other school districts who allowed cap decorating to help convince Dr. Anderson why he should allow it. On the school board, Nina served as a voice for her classmates. When Nina and classmate Cassidy Smith took the time to create a presentation and attend a school board meet-

ing, the board began to realize how much the students wanted to decorate caps. “Cassidy wrote a very informative and convincing essay about why cap decorating should be allowed and read it to the board,” explained Nina. Also in their presentation, Nina told them not only the positive effects for allowing cap decorating, but counterarguments that were against allowing it. “For instance, some students probably couldn’t get art supplies, or maybe some would put offensive content on their caps. But I gave solutions,” said Nina. She also discussed rebuttals and explained to the board how they could overcome those issues. “We told the board how the art program at school would allow us to use their supplies. Many students even volunteered to loan out supplies. As for offensive content, we said they simply wouldn’t be allowed to walk at graduation,” said Nina. Eventually, Nina spread the world to her other classmates about what she was trying to do and many of them went to Dr. Anderson and gave persuading arguments. Press photo by Hunter Samuelson “Every day, I went to Mr. Nina Roman, a Gowanda High School graduate, holds her cap following commencement on Friday. Klubek to ask him how things Nina, who was also a student school board member, helped lead the effort to allow seniors to were going,” said Nina. “I called decorate their caps for graduation. school districts around the area and talked to their principals. I wrote down the reasons why they allowed cap decorating and told them to Dr. Anderson.” Eventually Klubek, who had nothing against allowing cap decorating, told Nina that it was all up to Dr. Anderson. “Mr. Klubek said he would try convincing Dr. Anderson. In the end, it was all a joint effort from the students and the superintendent,” said Nina.

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Seneca Nation, town of North Collins sign water agreement IRVING — Thanks to an agreement between the Seneca Nation and the town of North Collins, residents in the hamlet of Lawtons will finally see the end to long-standing issues on drinking water quality in their community. Nation leaders and town officials gathered on the Cattaraugus Territory Monday to sign a water services agreement. The agreement, which was approved by both the Seneca Nation Council and the North Collins Town Board, allows for the town’s Lawtons Water District to purchase water from the Seneca Nation to provide to residents in the Lawtons community. The Nation will provide the Lawtons Water District, through the Nation’s present system of water mains, an average of up to 20,000 gallons per day of potable water. Lawtons Water District will construct, provide and maintain any additional necessary water mains and service connections within its service area. “Water is life, and having access

to safe drinking water should not be a concern for the people of our community," said Seneca Nation President Todd Gates. “The Seneca Nation is proud to work with the Town of North Collins and the Lawtons Water District to provide this much-needed solution for our neighbors in Lawtons.” Lawtons was one of three locations in Erie County recently cited by a Natural Resources Defense Council report detailing health threats in tap water across nearly 5,000 community water systems nationwide. The Lawtons service area has experienced long-standing issues with water quality, likely connected to the shallow, nearly century-old well serving the roughly 95 residents in the area. Earlier this year, the residents voted to create the Lawtons Water District to help address the water quality issues. “This agreement is in keeping with the spirit of being good neighbors and support for all people in Western New York,” added North Collins Supervi-

sor John Tobia. “I would like the thank President Gates and the Seneca Nation for their help in bringing clean drinking water to our community.” The Nation’s provision of water to the Lawtons Water District will be based on an annual base rate established by the Nation. The rate will not exceed the existing rate at the time set by the Erie County Water Authority for general metered purposes, or other such rates as may be applicable to the Nation’s water

supply. “Our Nation believes in, and is committed to, collaboration and honoring commitments,” Gates said. “Whether in vital quality of life services such as the provision of safe, reliable water, education, public safety or business activities, the Seneca Nation is proud of the important contributions we make here in Western New York, and we always stand ready to work in partnership with our friends and neighbors.”

Garden Walk to be held July 8 SPRINGVILLE — More than two dozen gardens will welcome the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 8 as part of the Garden Walk organized by the Springville Concord Elder Network (SCENe) Garden Club. Participants in the walk can get a map and guidebook that day at the Fiddlers Green Park gazebo, located at North Buffalo and Franklin streets. The walk will be held rain or shine. The first walk was held last year, and most of the 28 gardens participating this year are not Garden Club members but simply homeowners or businesses willing to share their gardens with the public, according to Jennifer Mantione, program manager with SCENe. “It's not a judged event, and there's no criteria to be part of the Garden Walk except that they want to,” she said. “Gardens this year really reflect that. Some are very planned and manicured, some run more toward the natural and wild side, some have lots of little artistic touches, some include vegetables, some are small space and some ramble. There’s really something for everybody.” The SCENe Garden Club always accepts new members, meeting monthly with additional “road trips” to enjoy other garden sites. They maintain several public spaces in the Springville area. Those interested in joining can call club president Cindy Goode at 532-3692 or SCENe at 770-7277. To offer a garden as part of a future garden walk, email sceldernetwork@ gmail.com.

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Students named to honor, merit rolls at Gowanda High GOWANDA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Gowanda High School has announced its middle and high school students named to the merit, honor and high honor rolls for the fourth marking period of the 2016-17 school year. Students named to the high honor roll earned an average of 95 or above; honor roll students earned 90 to 94.99 average and merit roll students have averages of 85 to 89.99. High Honor Roll Grade 12: Corey Brandon, Geoffrey Burr, Olivia Eastland, Makayla Eddy, Brook Haggart, Lillian Harrington, Justin Kehr, Ryan Monat, Elizabeth Monk, Lindsey Parker, Jacob Quiter, Antonina Roman, Cassidy Smith, Jack Van Wey, Nathaniel Walsh, Brianna Weinaug, Cheyanne Williams; Grade 11: Alicia Barlow, Nathan Brawdy, Rachel Christopher, Randy Conrow, Macey Darling, Dayna Degenfelder, Riley Delpriore, Serena Emery, Kala Farley, Katie Igielinski, Rylan Kota, Michael Liszkiewicz, Sarah Macakanja, Mayson Phillips, Nolan Rosier, Megan Stang, Kurt Stitzel II, Jessica Whalen, Chelsey Wielkie; Grade 10: Olivia Ackley, Tyler Dakin, Ryan Gernatt, Samantha Kinnaird, Justin Kohn, Andrew Musacchio, Grace Pawlak, Brooke Riedel, Mykayla Williams; Grade 9: Melissa Briggs, Makenzie Carroll, Christian Cook, Joshua Enser, Ethan Fort, James Keller, Alyscia LeTran, Tia Moppert, Olivia Pawlak, Lily Redeye, Kasie Salzman, Tatum Stitzel, Patrick Strawder, William Sylvia and Nicole Whalen.

Honor Roll Grade 12: Dakota Baker, Alyssa Gomolski, Connor Halftown, Kalee Hy, Susan Jones, David Poff, Lauritz Predelli, Julia Regan, Alyssa Siragusa, Brianna Thompson, Dayna Veloski; Grade 11: Cayleb Davis, Dylan Gomez, Vito Jefferlone, Andrew Kruszka, Haylee Leatherbarrow, Autumn Mentley, Hunter Ring, Leann Sodaro, Eliana Tonello, Zoe Tyler; Grade 10: Kialeigh Bennett, Skyler Capozzi, Korey Hansen-Ivett, Delora Jones, Pierce Lukonaitis, Abby Marks, Anna North, Tanner Olson, Caitlin Samargian, Victoria Schultz, Nicholas Siragusa, Adam Sisti, Matthew Smuda, Emily Stang, Kristine Twoguns, Matthew Wargo, Brendan Weinaug, Isaiah Westerheide, Delaney Zarnoch, Angela Zheng, Emma Zimmermann, Aimee Zynda; Grade 9: Nicholas Christopher, Madison Clark, Jerrick Eddy, Kylie Lauer, Tyee Nagel, Alexander Neumeister and Sherri Tyler. Merit Roll Grade 12: Teigan Barcia, Delaney Carpenter, Skye Dailey, John DeCarlo, John Dubik, Rachael Evans, Elijah Farley, Kailey Haller, Sydnee Harbison, Jaydon Jimerson, Timothy Jumper, Lexi Latona, Dakota Lindquist, Athena McNevin, Jonathan Pound, Codi Reid, Gary Rogers, Mary Sommers, Benjamin Stepowski, Dakota Syracuse, Madison Van Etten, Coty Wargo, Marcus WhitePigeon;

Grade 11: Sydney Blocher, Damon Brant, Kody Cook, Scott Cooper II, Keanan Coulon, Mark Hahn, Alexis Hawkins, Kaylynne Heary, Emily Jemiolo, Michaliah LiVecche, Erin Menoff, Jiyah MentleyPeters, Jacob Monat, Alyssa Nash, Jarrett Parks, Lyle Warrior, Abigail Wittenbrook; Grade 10: Michael Bentley, Bonnie Conrow, Justice Farnham, Adrianna Heary, Austin Jankowski, Damen MacLeod, Devin Mesch, Everett Olrogg, Taylor Rib-

blett, Aliza Rosier, Dustin Stark, Virginia Stepowski, Taylor Valenti, Dailyn WhitePigeon; Grade 9: Madison Bylbie, Jade Clabeaux, Madeline Conrow, Jordan Driscoll, Kyle Eastland, Paige Gabel, Everette Golden, Blake Goodwill, Alexander Henhawk, Hunter Laskey, Derek Naples, Zachery Nash, Dominik Rodriguez, Trinity Vogtli, Wade Wampler III and Holly Weston.

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The land of the free and home of the brave seems to be so heavy in stylistic eloWe are on the doorstep. The fourth quence but so light in evidentiary subof July and the celebration of Indepenstance. There was a time dence Day is almost in our nation’s history here. And America when rhetorical skills, remembers! such as skills used by This is the land of Abraham Lincoln, John the free and the home F. Kennedy and Ronald of the brave. Truly, we Reagan, were used to have much for which to shine light on fundabe thankful. One of the mental truths, but today few legitimate functions it appears that rhetorical of the federal governskills are used to hide ment, as enumerated in from fundamental facts. the Constitution, is to The American public provide for the common is desperately yearning defense. That requirefor a sense of national ment would lead one to Robert L. Heichberger and personal pride and believe that the governContributing Columnist security for themselves ment will provide the and particularly for their appropriate level of defense and protection from any perceived children and grandchildren. Playing political games and pandering to the crowd threats. is far from our national interests. RealisIt was George Washington who said tically, what is at stake is the defense of on Jan. 8, 1790, “Among the many our nation and the hope of security for interesting objects which will engage future generations. your attention, is that of providing for These are trying times. It is estithe common defense.” And George mated, by the National Defense DepartWashington went on to say: “To be ment, that it would take only 33 minutes prepared... is one of the most effectual for a nuclear warhead missile launched means of preserving peace.” from North Korea to strike a major U.S. We believe that American Excepcity. This is that time when we need tionalism is unique and is worthy of statesmanlike leadership at the top with defending. It is disturbing that a sampling of some of the actions and rhetoric a steady virtuous hand at the helm. The from some of our political leaders today American public wants a sense of cer-

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tainty that they are safe in their homes and secure in their way of life in a free and wholesome environment. There are those voices today who support appeasement over strength and surrender over vigilance. The U.S. Declaration of Independence states, “We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal... with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life…” It is a known fact, that many overt plans for an attack on the United States have been foiled because of sound U.S. intelligence. In the past, we owed much to a strengthened terror surveillance program for the foiling of these and other hateful plots. A weakening of these surveillance programs are a serious threat to our safety. To repeat, there are those, to the dismay of many, who support appeasement over strength, surrender over vigilance and the weakening of national defense against fascist terrorists. Think of it: we did not negotiate with the carnage of Hitler’s Nazis Germany or with Japan’s Hirohito and his attack on the innocent lives at Pearl Harbor. We were determined than, as a people, to defeat the Axis powers. If we had not acted as we did, speculate where might we be today? But we did act. And a willing and committed people along with statesmanship-like leadership

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moved forward with a will and a determination to protect the homeland and to preserve freedom for millions thanks to the leadership of Franklin Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, Harry Truman and Dwight Eisenhower. And thanks also to John F. Kennedy during the Cuban Missile Crisis and Ronald Reagan in his call to Mikhail Gorbachev to “Tear down this wall.” All of the great leaders have had one characteristic in common: it was the willingness to confront unequivocally the major anxiety of their people in their time, said economist John Kenneth Galbraith back in 1977. It is a truism, terrorism thrives when tyrants rule, and moderation is stifled. Sir Winston Churchill said it well when he stated, “One ought never to turn one’s back on a threatened danger and try to run away from it. If you do that, you will double the danger. But if you meet it promptly and without flinching, you will reduce the danger by half.” This is no time for apologizing for American Exceptionalism or call for moral equivalence, but this is the time for moral clarity. Winston Churchill said it well, “Never flinch, never weary, never despair.” Indeed, we are the land of the free because of the brave. To the brave men and women of the past and of the present we say thank you.

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SCA to host Nature + Art walks beginning July 8 SPRINGVILLE — The Springville Center for the Arts will host four Nature + Art Walks beginning Saturday, July 8. The walks are geared for children ages 5 to 12 and designed for parents, guardians, grandparents and older siblings to walk with the designated participant. The cost is $5 per student per session. Each session, with a different guide at a different location each time, pairs a simple art activity with the surrounding natural beauty. The first Nature + Art Walk will be from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 8 at the Olmsted Camp lead by Lia Oprea. Participants start with a picnic lunch at this peaceful setting listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Hike down to Cattaraugus Creek for tubing, swimming or to collect clay for body art or sculptures. Participants should meet at the end of Benton Road, Sardinia. The second Nature + Art Walk will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 15. This walk, entitled Genesee Road Adventure, will be lead by Mary Carol Dearing and George Klemens. Kids participate in an educational scavenger hunt at a private site, collecting things along the way and identifying and sketching natural points of interest like a tree cut by a beaver. Participants finish by planting a tree and eating their picnic lunch. Participants should meet

at approximately 6511 Genesee Road. The third Nature + Art Walk will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 29 at Sprague Brook Park doing photography with Ray Kent. Share a hike with the family and capture photographs of nature. Kids should bring a camera - anything from a smartphone to a SLR is fine. Everyone is encouraged to bring a lunch for after. Participants should meet at the playground before the creek near Shelter Four. The fourth and final Nature + Art Walk will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5 at Scoby Hill Dam. Lead by Judson Brown, he will be teaching and demonstrating Elementary Plein Air. Plein Air is when you paint or draw landscape. Venture down to this beautiful spot and create watercolor paintings. Creek play or a stroll along the trail is welcome. It is recommended to meet at the bottom of the parking area. Registration is required. To pre-register a child for one or all of these walks, please go to SYIOnline. org. Registration is required for any participant between the ages of 5 and 12 years old. Other family members do not need to register. A parent or guardian must stay with their child throughout the entirety of each walk. For more information regarding these Nature Walks, call Springville Center for the Arts at 592-9038.

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LITTLE VALLEY LIBRARY NEWS By Linda McCubbin Special to The Press

LITTLE VALLEY — Free lunches will be served to all students up to 18 years old in the Community Room of the Library Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from noon to 12:30 p.m. beginning July 6 and continuing through Aug. 18. This program is sponsored by Cattaraugus County Community Action. The library will be handing out afternoon snacks from 2:30 to 3 p.m. for all students. Anyone wishing to donate snacks may bring the snacks to the library. All donations are greatly appreciated. n The library’s Summer Reading Program began June 27 and runs through Aug.17 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. There will be special craft projects, games, book reviews and prizes for most books read The theme this year is “Building a Better World.” Any student interested must sign up at the library as soon as possible to ensure a

space in the program. n The Regina Quick St. Bonaventure Art Mobile will be coming to Little Valley on July 20 at 10 a.m. Library officials ask those interested to sign up at the front desk to ensure a spot in this program. n The library is raffling off two pairs of tickets to the July 3 Buffalo Bisons baseball game. The tickets come with a hotdog; the Buffalo Philharmonic Choir will be performing and there will be fireworks as well. Tickets are one for $1, three for $2, or 10 for $5. The drawing will be held on June 30 at 4 p.m. The tickets were donated by the Shingler family. n The library’s annual Christmas in July will be held at 7 p.m. July 26. Donations are appreciated. There will be refreshments at intermission and a door prize. The Chinese auction tickets are available until the night of the drawing. Attendees will receive 25 tickets for the auction and a door prize ticket for $10.

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Richard J. Harvey

GOWANDA — Richard J. Harvey, of Stafford Hill Road, passed away Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017. He was 78 years old. Born on Aug. 28, 1938, in Keating Summit, Pa., he was the son of Richard T. And Selma Wallin Harvey. Richard married the former Marolie D. Frink on Oct. 23, 1959, in the Randolph United Methodist Church. Marolie survives. Richard retired as a general manager for the former Purdy Ford of Gowanda. He enjoyed golfing and reading and was a member of Gowanda Moose Lodge No. 1382. Richard was also a devoted member of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Gowanda and was the church’s sextant. Survivors besides his wife of nearly 58 years are two children, Scott (Donna) Harvey of Spring Hill, Fla., and Lisa (Bobby)

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Hummel of Warsaw; three grandchildren, including his special first grandchild McKenzie Lee Hummel, along with Jessica (RJ) Baker and Lindsay (Daryl Mistal) Hummel, whom he also loved; and three greatgrandchildren, Abigail, Liam and Oliver. He also loved the family’s canine companion, Ms. Lily. Per Richard’s request, there will be no prior visitation. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 8, 2017, in St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 75 Center St., Gowanda. If desired, memorials may be made to the church, zip code 14070; or to a local charity of one’s choice. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Schindler Funeral Home, 44 Center St. Gowanda, 532-4200.

William S. Pine

ELMA, Wash. — William Sylvester Pine, 83, of Elma, passed away Wednesday (June 21, 2017) from Alzheimer’s. William was born Jan. 9, 1934 to Leroy and Hellen (Hamilton) Pine in Gowanda, N.Y., the youngest of four children. He graduated from Gowanda High School in 1951. William served in the Army during the Korean War in military intelligence. During this time he met his future bride, Pierrette Dionne, and they married in 1959 in Gowanda. William enjoyed athletics. In high school he excelled in football, basketball and baseball. He also qualified for the New York state championships in cross country. He attended Cleveland State University where he played baseball. William was employed by Carling Brewing Company in Tacoma, where he was in charge of marketing. William and Pierrette combined their professions in owning and operating nursing homes in Montesano. He was a lifetime member of the Eagles Club, a founding member of

the Elma Wrestling Club, an Elma School Board member, and Grays Harbor County Commissioner from 1988 to 1994. William enjoyed playing cards, fantasy football, watching his children compete in sports and socializing. William is survived by his wife, Pierrette; daughter, Gisele (Fred) Hernandez of Elma; sons Michael (Gerri) Pine of Monroe, Patrick (Meley) Pine of Olympia, Phillip (Marilyn) Pine of Elma, and Kevin Pine of Las Vegas, Nev.; 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild. He is also survived by a brother, Thomas Pine. William was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Betty Young; and a brother, Leroy Pine. Mass Offerings were held Sunday (June 25, 2017) at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Elma with Father Michael Wagner officiating. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Elma Eagles Club at a time yet to be determined.

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Catt-LV graduates 85 in 17th commencement By Rich Place

Managing Editor

CATTARAUGUS — Members of the Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School’s Class of 2017 heard about success — both what it is and what it isn’t — from their valedictorian during the school’s 17th annual commencement on Friday evening, June 23. Tanner Stern, in his valedictory address to his 84 classmates, said success isn’t about the money they’ll make after graduation or the averages they had in high school, but about what they find most important in life. “We equate our wealth with our happiness and our societal value, and that’s a mistake,” he said. “Answer this question — what is most important in your life? Family? Friends? Health? Faith, perhaps? “If these are the most important, why do we spend so much of our time with other things — organizing files, watching TV or scrolling through Facebook? Living well means putting first things first; taking time for our families and friends, going to church, helping others and keeping after our health.” Kathleen Jones, the class salutatorian, gave her entire speech with an English accent — admittedly a dare by high school principal Tony Giannicchi — and used a tree analogy to explain the career of her and her classmates. “Most of us were planted here as little saplings, but some have been transplanted here at various times throughout the years,” she said. “There are three main elements that every tree needs in order to grow and mature, and those three elements are soil, water and sunlight. “Now, the support from our families, friends and faculty and staff at C-LV act as the elements that help us grow and mature as individuals.” She went on to explain that it’s their roots — the memories, experiences and friendships — that make her class the people they have become. Jolene Ayres, an English teacher at the school, gave the commencement address.

Graduates Summer Anderson, Yukina Aoki, Kallie Bain, Alicia Barber, Levi Bierfeldt, Robert Blakely, Garrett Bochenek, Dustin Bowers-Seekins, Jacob Bronneberg, Billie-Jo Calnen, Brianna Campbell, Kayla Cannon, Jessica Carson, Brooke Cross, Miranda Crowley, Jacob Davison, Anna Gassman, Austin Genberg, Christian Givan, Jacob R. Godert, Britney Grey, Michael Grey, Steven Griffin Jr., Douglas Cross III, Amber Hebdon, Lillianna Herr, Riley Hill, Elizabeth Horth, Zachary Hubbard, Andrew Hutchison, Brenda Jair Nara Fat, Jana Jaquith, Dakota John, Angelia Johnson, Kathleen Jones, Casey Krajenski, Alexis Lange, Emily Lecceardone, Erica Lecceardone, Montana Lee, Marissa Macakanja, Kellen Martin, Juan Martinez, Tabatha McCarley, Jacob McGranor, Lindsey McQuillan, Sioux Metzler, Nora Mitchell, Cole Moore, Alysse Morton, Tyler Musall, Kaitlyn Navarre, Sean Patrick Christopher O’Neill, Jason Opferbeck, Sebastian Parker, Kaitlyn Parmenter, Danielle Pascarella, Tyler Penrod, Laura Petroli, Justin Pincoski Jr., Troy Podgers, Cooper Pritchard, Mindy Pritchard, Kayla Reynolds, Ryan Ruper, Caitlin Press photos by Rich Place Russell, Andrea Seward, Sierra Smith, Thomas Cattaraugus-Little Valley graduate Justin Pincoski Jr. gets a hug from his mother, Andrea, during the Southwick, Adin Spina, Ethan Stang, Barry Starks, presentation of roses ceremony at commencement on June 23. Tanner Stern, Darrin Stevens, Drew Stevens, Taylor Stockman, Bailey Sykes, Hannah Taylor, Alexis Thalheimer, Genesis Torres, Alyssa Weyrough, Tatum White, Sarah Whited, Austin WickhamGreen, Lauren Wogick Awards & Scholarships Kallie Bain — Thomas A. Wienk Memorial Award; CLVCS Faculty/Staff Sweatshirt Scholarship; Civic League of Cattaraugus Music Award; JCC USA Scholarship Alicia Barber — Edith P. Connelly Memorial Prize Robert Blakely — Little Valley Firemen’s Auxiliary Memorial Award; Memmott-Langhans Scholarship; Eric Peters Memorial Scholarship Dustin Bowers-Seekins — American Red Cross Award Jacob Bronneberg — Donald J. Pritchard Award; Carroll Trust Scholarship Kayla Cannon — Art Award Brooke Cross — Little Valley Firemen’s Auxiliary Memorial Award; JBC College Access Award Jacob Davison — Bronte and Steinbeck Award; JBC Leadership Launch Austin Genberg — Johnson Memorial Award; Jocelyn Wild “Unsung Hero” Award; William B. Campbell Award; Norm Jones Memorial Award Christian Givan — Dale “Russ” Berg Award

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n June 12, 3:32 a.m., Kyle F. Tatar, 20, of Lakeview, was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana following a traffic stop on Buffalo Street for an unspecified traffic violation. During the stop, patrol denoted the odor of marijuana and Tatar was found to be in possession of a small amount of marijuana. Tatar was released on an appearance ticket for Collins Town Court. n June 16, 2:45 p.m., a 17-year-old female was charged with second-degree criminal contempt for ignoring an Order of Protection after she was observed in the police department parking lot attempting to slash a tire on an officer’s personal vehicle. Patrol had previously arrested her for multiple offenses including curfew violations and criminal mischief due to her actions that caused

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minor damage to the exterior of the police station. An Order of Protection was issued by Collins Town Court, forbidding her to be on police department property other than in an emergency. The female was arraigned in Collins Town Court and remanded to Erie County Holding Center in lieu of $750 bail. n June 17, 9:25 p.m., Austin T. Rizzo, 18, of Tonawanda, was charged with petit larceny and possession of stolen property after patrol responded to the report of a larceny at a Buffalo Street address. Patrol was informed Rizzo had stolen a jar containing tips for employees and had fled the area. Patrol discovered Rizzo and, although money was not found, Rizzo was discovered in possession of the jar that was stolen from the business. He was released on an appearance ticket for Collins Town Court.

NEW YORK STATE POLICE n MACHIAS — Kenneth P. Prouty, 48, of Machias, was charged at 8:45 p.m. June 19 with second-degree harassment, a violation. He was issued an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date. n HUMPHREY — Steven R. Wilson, 59, of Great Valley, was charged at 9 a.m. June 20 with one count of second-degree course of sexual conduct against a child under the age of 13, a class D felony, stemming from a report of an incident at 11:53 a.m. April 18. Wilson was released on his own recognizance and the case remains under investigation according to troopers’ records. n DELEVAN — Joseph J. Heppner, 48, of Delevan, was charged at 3:25 p.m. June 21 with second-degree aggravated harassment. n GREAT VALLEY —Acting on an unspecified bench warrant, police arrested Quinton A. Powless, 21, of Salamanca, at 8 p.m. June 23. n FRANKLINVILLE — No injuries were reported in a two-vehicle crash on South Main Street at 10:15 a.m. June 24. The drivers were identified as Jamie E. Tatlow, 35, of Franklinville, and Edward O. Meyers, 33, of Little Valley. n FARMERSVILLE — No injuries were reported in a one-vehicle crash on Kingsbury Hill Road at 1:07 p.m. June 24. The driver was identified as Denise A. Cornell, 45, of Franklinville. n SPRINGVILLE — Nicholas M.

Gabler, 27, of Franklinville, was charged June 1 with unlawful possession of marijuana following a traffic stop on North Buffalo Street for an inadequate muffler. Gabler was issued a traffic ticket and an appearance ticket for Springville Village Court to return July 7. n COLLINS — Renee Bugenhagen, 60, of Eden, was charged June 3 with driving while intoxicated after patrol on June 3 observed a 2015 GMC Acadia on the side of the road that appeared to have been in an accident. During the investigation, troopers detected the odor of alcoholic beverage coming from Bugenhagen. Bugenhagen failed field sobriety tests, was taken into custody and was transported to State Police in Collins, where she was found to have a blood alcohol content of .16 percent. Bugenhagen was issued tickets for Eden Town Court to return July 11. n PERRYSBURG — Trevor John, 23, of Irving, was charged June 20 with driving while intoxicated after troopers responded to Burning Spring Road for a vehicle that had a struck a fence. Troopers interviewed John, the operator of the vehicle, and detected the odor of alcoholic beverage. John failed field sobriety tests and was taken into custody. John, was transported to State Police in Collins, where he was found to have a blood alcohol content of .21 percent. John was issued traffic tickets for Perrysburg Town Court to return July 13.

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POLICE REPORTS

CATTARAUGUS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE n NEW ALBION — David S. Perrington, 27, of 62.5 Mill St., Delevan, was arrested at 1:50 p.m. June 6 and charged with seconddegree harassment, seconddegree criminal contempt and violating an order of protection. He was arraigned in the New Albion Town Court and released without bail, to return to answer to the charges at a later date in Dayton Town Court. n NEW ALBION — Jacob Biniarz, 19, of 9260 Hebner Hill Road, Otto, was arrested at about 4 p.m. June 18 and charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief, unlawful imprisonment and second-degree harassment, following an investigation into a domestic incident. According to Sheriff’s reports, Biniarz

allegedly harassed a victim and held her against her will for a short period of time, breaking household items at about 9:30 a.m. Biniarz was arraigned in Persia Town Court and released to a third party, to answer to the charges in New Albion Court at a later time. n SALAMANCA — Following an investigation by the Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force, Bryan Acosta, 30, of 32 Fawn Ave., Salamanca, was charged with third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance, both class B felonies, with additional charged pending, according to a press release from the Sheriff’s Office.

Police: Pet dog was cause of Buffalo Street fire GOWANDA — A kitchen stove ignited by a pet dog was the cause of a June 14 fire that heavily damaged an apartment building at 17½ Buffalo St., according to the Gowanda Police Department. The Erie County Sheriff Department Fire Investigation Unit responded to the location after the fire was extinguished, and it was determined the fire was caused by a pet dog which jumped on the stove in search of food scraps. The dog apparently inadvertently hit a control knob, igniting the stove and causing the fire, according to police.

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23 graduate from West Valley Central By Rich Place

Managing Editor

WEST VALLEY — The seemingly quick passage of time, the memories they made together as classmates and the things — and the people they miss — were touched on by three student speakers during West Valley’s commencement on Saturday. The 23-member class heard first from its salutatorian, Jacob Kearney, who said the classic question asked when they were little — when people inquired what they wanted to be when they grew up — has now morphed into people asking what they plan to do after high school. They question is seemingly no different, he admitted, although there’s more thought behind their answers now. “We now realize that we actually have a future ahead of us and all of high school is about to become a memory,” he told his classmates, adding in few inside jokes about some of their “shenanigans” that took place throughout their school careers. On a similar note, the class president, Kyle Grzechowiak, compared his senior year to a game of ping pong by emphasizing the “games and goofs” that took place at the school. Prior to his speech, he performed a cartwheel on his way to the podium. “We have had so much fun here at West Valley and made some great memories,” he said. “Without my friends I don’t think I would have been able to make it through the years, and I think that everyone could agree with that.”

Valedictorian Kelsey Chai used her address to personally thank a multitude of people personally, including specific teachers, friends and her family, who all supported her throughout her school career at West Valley. “This speech was my way of saying ‘thank you’ and ‘goodbye’ to those close to me,” she said, “but also a way of sharing what I have learned. I hope to use these lessons in the future and someday teach somebody else something. “To my fellow classmates, know that you have the power to influence other people’s lives, and that impact can carry a long way.” Bonnie Smith, a former fourth grade teacher and principal at the school, said she was honored to serve as the guest speaker for the ceremony prior to the presentation of awards. She retired in 2011, when the class was in sixth grade. “I hope that at this important transition time in your life you take some time to reflect upon the beauty and value of your educational journey,” she said. “I also hope you take the time to share the gratitude that you feel for the people who made the greatest difference in your life.” Graduates Sharon Bailey, Brandon Blackwell, Chad Boldt, Christian Burdic, Kelsey Chai, Blade Cole, Marisah Croakman, EmmaLea Erlandson, Brenna Green, Kyle Grzechowiak, Seth Howell, Madison Hurtubise, Madison Johnson, Jacob Kearney, Spencer Keller, Monica Kelley, Nick King, Derrick Miller, Sidney Ploetz, Alyssa Przywara, Sydney Shanley,Taylor Smith,Tessa Sullivan

See West Valley, Page 18

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Bonnie Smith, a former teacher and principal at West Valley Central, addresses the school’s Class of 2017 during commencement on Saturday afternoon.

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Gowanda American Legion to sponsor youth football clinic

Rauch Memorial Tournament

By Mark Benton

Sports Correspondent

GOWANDA — “Down, Set, Hut!” will be the words echoed most often at the Gowanda Youth Football Clinic on Saturday, July 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the new Gateway Park to Zoar Valley located on Palmer Street. The Gowanda American Legion Post 409 has come forward and donated $1,000 to make this youth offensive skills clinic a reality. Commander George Stark from the Legion wanted to do something for the youth in the community and a football skills clinic at Gateway Park to Zoar Valley was suggested. The Gowanda Village Board approved the event at their June 13 monthly meeting and will co-sponsor football clinic. The Gowanda American Legion Post 409 Board of Directors approved the appropriation of funds on June 15. The clinic will teach running back, receiver and quarterback skills with specific drills mixed in during the morning session, followed by the always popular touch football tournament in the afternoon. In addition to the football on the field, all participants will receive a specialized T-shirt, complimentary lunch, afternoon ice cream treats and have a chance to win awards that will be presented during the closing ceremonies. This will be the first youth football clinic held in Gowanda since 2010. The coaches that will be leading the drills are high school coaches who hail from such schools as Hamburg, Fredonia and Williamsville North. Each coach that has been recruited comes from a winning high school program and also has experience working with young athletes in a camp setting. See Clinic, Page 16

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Winners of the inaugural Parker Rauch Memorial Tournament included (from left) Pat Spruce (second place winner), Rich Teelack (first place winner), Hank Knowlowkowski (first place winner), Frank Kwiatkowski (third place winner), Rich Dokojski (second place winner) and Harold Uncapher (3rd place winner).

The Concord Horseshoe Pitching Association (CHPA) invited horseshoe players to their club June 3 for the inaugural Parker Rauch Memorial Tournament, held in memory of Loren “Parker” Rauch, a member of the club and avid horseshoe player who won numerous tournaments. Parks, as many club members called him, passed away March 22. The club wanted to honor him in a special way so they decided to change the name of the tournament in memory of him.

Winners included: First place winners: Hank Knowlowkowski Rich Teelack Second place winners: Pat Spruce Rich Dokojski Third place winners: Harold Uncapher Frank Kwiatkowski

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Mearns eager to see lacrosse grow at Bonaventure By Sam Wilson Sports Editor

ST. BONAVENTURE — As a Division I men’s lacrosse coach, former star player for the Buffalo Bandits and Rochester Knighthawks and a fan, Randy Mearns pays attention to the growth of the game. So once St. Bonaventure announced its plans in late March to start a Division I men’s lacrosse program for 2018-19, Mearns, then the Canisius College head coach and a self-proclaimed “lacrosse guy,” listened to the Inside Lacrosse Podcast to hear Bona athletic director Tim Kenney’s plans Randy for the sport. He must have liked that episode. On June 20, Bona announced it was hiring Mearns to shepherd its return to lacrosse and first team at the D-I level. “You can kind of understand how passionate he was about the opportunity to bring men’s lacrosse back to St. Bonaventure and all the reasons why and what they were going to do and how they were going to support it,” Mearns said of that Kenney podcast. “You just had that one in the back of your mind so then you finish up the season and you’re doing all the stuff and then it was getting into late May, where I talked with my wife and said, ‘You know, we’ve got

this, what do you think about exploring this?’” After Canisius’ season ended, Mearns visited campus in late May, his first time seeing Bona in a quarter-century after playing the Bonnies in 1992 as a senior for the Golden Griffins. The St. Catharines, Ontario native has been almost all of the last 30 years at Canisius, from playing from 198992, working as an assistant coach from 1997-98 and as head coach since 1998, twice making the NCAA Tournament as Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference champions. “I was transparent with Bill Maher, our athletic director at Canisius, Mearns he was great through this whole process and I said, ‘Hey, let me go explore this,’” Mearns said. “I had the opportunity to do that and I rolled up on campus and I was like, ‘Wow. Look at this place. This place is beautiful. It’s a gem in the rolling hills of the Allegheny. Maybe I don’t really remember from 25 years ago.” After touring the campus, meeting with Kenney and Bona coaches, Mearns had to consider the offer, especially with Bona planning to fully fund the team, building up to the maximum of 12.6 scholarships. “I didn’t sleep for about three days because I spent my entire adult life at

Canisius and now all of sudden there’s this new opportunity and what they’re willing to do,” Mearns said. “So when it came down to it, it was better for my family, there were some more benefits there and I just loved the vision and the passion. So all of a sudden, you make those decisions and now it’s like a clean slate. I get to utilize all that 19 years of experience and knowledge and mentorship and now I get to apply it with this blank canvas and it’s super exciting.” Lacrosse has come a long way from Mearns’ first years at Canisius. It’s gradually branched out from colleges in the Northeast and is often cited as one of the fastest-growing youth sports in America. In Mearns’ first coaching years, he said only the NCAA Championship could be found on ESPN. “You can’t turn the TV on during the weekends in the spring season where you won’t find lacrosse on TV,” Mearns said, “whether it’s ESPNU, CBS Sports Network, ESPN3, the Big Ten Network, all of it. So now it starts to have more and more national exposure so more and more individuals that might not be familiar with lacrosse all of a sudden become familiar because it’s on TV. Then the lacrosse players themselves love that because you’re in high school or you’re in grade school and you see some of your guys that you want to idolize because you see them in TV and you want to be that guy just like in any other sport.” Mearns brings experience recruiting the region, from Western New York to — more broadly — upstate, the

Northeast and into Canada. Kenney and Mearns have both expressed an interest in building a relationship with Bona and the Seneca Nation’s strong lacrosse community on both the Allegany and Cattaraugus territories. Perhaps Bona could find and land the next Zedd Williams, a Silver Creek grad and former Virginia star, or Zach Miller, who went from Salamanca to The Hill Academy in Canada to the University of Denver. “Part of the mission is to start to enhance and nurture those relationships and find out if there’s interest and how do we recruit and develop those relationships,” Mearns said. “You look at the success of Zeddy, Zach Miller, obviously with the Thompson brothers. It’s all there, now it’s a function of trying to build those relationships and again, understanding what their goals and dreams are and understanding what they’re trying to get out of the opportunity from playing Division I lacrosse and really I’m excited to explore it.” Bona has yet to announce plans for a men’s lacrosse conference, as the Atlantic 10 does not offer the sport. After his first official day June 22, Mearns can turn to finding players for Bona’s first Division I men’s lacrosse team. Most of the players will come from freshmen, but he’s open to D-I and junior college transfers. “Are there some kids at St. Bonaventure or decide to come to St. Bonaventure and say, ‘Hey, I want to walk on?’ See Mearns, Page 16

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16 Clinic from Page 14 Outside of T-ball (baseball) that has been successfully played at Gateway Park during the past two springs, this will be the first, large one-day event at the soon to be multiple use area. Three separate playing fields will be lined and coned for the event. The Gowanda American Legion Post 409 has agreed to put up several tents on the site for shade or shelter while Gowanda Recreation will supply several picnic tables for the one day event. Parents and friends are welcomed to come to Gateway Park on Mearns from Page 15 I’m a person that gives some opportunity, absolutely,” Mearns said. “I think it’s the right thing to do. At the same token, you have to be a Division I athlete and lacrosse player with talent too. The amount of time that the student-athletes put in toward practicing and working on their film and lifting, in any Division I sport, it’s just really hard to do. There’s times you don’t want to get up at 6:30 in the morning and go running,

July 29 to view the youth football clinic. While Gowanda area youth are encouraged to register, the clinic will also be open to athletes outside of the school district until it reaches the capacity of 45 athletes. And thanks to the generosity of the Gowanda American Legion Post 409, the only cost for each participant is a $5 registration fee. The rain date for the clinic will be Sunday, July 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is now open to all athletes ages 7 through 12. Please call 532-4053 or email hidibenton@aol.com to register. but guess what? We are, because we play a running sport. “You have to be willing to put in all that hard work and at the end of the day there’s no guarantee whether you’ll play, whether you’ll be a starter, a closer or whether you’ll win a championship. But you have to be willing to put in all that work.” (Salamanca Press sports editor Sam Wilson may be contacted at samwilsonsp@gmail.com)

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Gowanda sports report By Mark Benton

Sports Correspondent

During the recent Major League Baseball Draft, St. Bonaventure University pitcher Aaron Phillips was selected in the ninth round by the San Francisco Giants. Phillips is a graduate of Cleveland Hill High School in Cheektowaga. In May 2014, he was the starting pitcher for Cleveland Hill against the Gowanda Panthers in the Class C, Section VI championship game that was played at Jamestown's Diethrick Park. Gowanda surprised the hard throwing right hander and scored several runs in the first few innings, as Chase Williams and Matt Kruszka had key hits that put Gowanda out in front and they never relinquished the lead. The Panthers played excellent defense and sophomore pitcher Carter Benton tossed a complete game for the win while only allowing one unearned run. n Gowanda Recreation will begin their six-week summer program on Wednesday, July 5 at St. John Park. The program will be held each weekday from 9:30 a.m. 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. Call the recreation director at 532-4053 for more information. n Fredonia resident Greg Prechtl recently announced his retirement from Fredonia State College after a combined 44-year career that included coaching and

administration. Prechtl had coached the Blue Devils men's basketball team for 21 seasons and won the 1993 state university championship. Shawn Van Slyke, 198384 CCIAC co-player of the year from Gowanda Central School, played three years at Fredonia State under Prechtl's guidance. Prechtl also served as Fredonia State's athletic director since 1998. However, Prechtl began his career at Gowanda Central School during the 1969-70 school year. He was the Panthers’ freshman basketball coach and also taught English for one year before moving on to Fredonia State. n The Gowanda youth football offensive skills clinic sponsored by the Gowanda American Legion Post 409 will be held at Gateway Park in Gowanda on Saturday, July 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All athletes ages 7 through 12 are welcomed to attend. The clinic will teach skills in the morning followed by the touch football tournament in the afternoon. All participants will receive a complimentary football T-shirt, lunch, ice cream treats and have a chance to win awards. The cost is $5 per person. The clinic will accept the first 45 athletes that register. Call Mark Benton at 532-4053 or email hidibenton@aol.com to reserve a spot. n Summer vacation has just begun but the start of the 2017-18 high school sports season is just six weeks away. The first day of preseason football practice across New York state is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 14. The Gowanda Panthers varsity football team will open the season on Friday, Sept. 1 at Maple Grove.

June 30-July 6, 2017 Graduation from Page 1 Gates talked about his stepfather, a World War II, Korea and Vietnam veteran, who is a huge inspiration to Gates. After he passed away two months ago, Gates explained that he was cleaning out his apartment and saw a photo of his grandson on his stepfather’s drawer along with these written words: “People are often unreasonable and self-centered. Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of ulterior motives. Be kind anyway. If you are sincere, people may cheat you. Be sincere anyway. If you find happiness, some may be jealous. Be happy anyway. The good you do today may be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway. Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough. Give your best anyway.” After Gates’ speech, salutatorian Brianna Weinaug, who will attend Jamestown Community College in the fall, began her address by thanking parents, teachers and GHS faculty. She also thanked the class of 2017 for the great memories she now has. “Together, we made these memories in classrooms, lunch, dances, and Drums from Page 1 Drum Corps International’s (DCI) World Class level, which is considered Marching Music’s major league. The corps finished in 10th place in last year’s DCI World Championships held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. Founded in 1974, the Crossmen are a 501 (c)(3) education and youth develop-

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sporting events,” she said. “Now it is time to create new memories with the people who will soon enter our lives.” Brianna continued by comparing life to a road. “Tonight we are here on the same road, ready to head off on our own. We are no longer forced to stay on the same highway anymore, and we may wander miles away from each other, but I know we will remember this highway forever.” She ended her speech by quoting F. Scott Fitzgerald: “It’s never too late or too early to be whoever you want to be. There’s no time limit. Start whenever you want. You can change or stay the same. There are no rules to this thing . . . I hope you live a life you're proud of, and if you're not, I hope you have the courage to start over again.” After Brianna’s speech, she introduced valedictorian Jack Van Wey, who will attend Brockport State in the fall. Jack gave a special shout out to English teacher John Jarzynski, saying his relationship with Mr. J. is strange and wonderful “because Mr. J. is strange and I am wonderful,” said Jack. Jack also recognized JCC English teacher Carol Propp as being the

teacher who prepared him the most for college, and baseball coaches Mr. Smith and Mr. Denea. “We learned that you can still be a coach and show up late to practice,” joked Jack. Jack thanked guidance counselor Roger Shannon for always being there for the students and doing everything he could to help them. He finished his speech by telling the class of 2017 to pave their own steps and be the best they can be. Following Jack’s speech, Mr. Andrew Burr, a financial consultant for AXA Advisors and a GHS alumnus from the class of 2002, delivered the keynote address. His advice to the graduates was to persevere through hardship. “Greatness comes not when things go good for you, but when you take knocks and feel disappointment and sadness,” said Burr. “Only when you’ve been in the deepest valley can you ever know how magnificent it is to be on the highest mountain. We all know our deepest valley and highest mountain, but importantly we must be humble on top and tenacious at the bottom.” After Burr’s speech, Dr. Anderson introduced the Gowanda High School class of 2017 graduates as follows:

Kameron Lakwon Alexander, Courtney Anne Arbeiter, Dakota A. Baker, Teigan Emmalee Barcia, Zachary J. Bogardus, Corey Stephen Brandon, Geoffrey Burr, Delaney L. Carpenter, Skye K. Dailey, John DeCarlo, Matthew James Dodolak, John Paul Dubik, Olivia D. Eastland, Makayla Frances Eddy, Rachel J. Evans, Elijah J. Farley, Ethan A. Francis, Austin Joseph Gabel, William Johnathon Gearman, Brian Gernatt, Alyssa A .Gomolski, Daniel Goodemote, Robert L. Gray, Melani M. Gutowski, Brook L. Haggart, Connor B Halftown, Kaylee L. Hall, Kailey Elizabeth Haller, Nathan J. Haller, Sydnee Helen Harbison, Lillian Grace Harrington, Lea Henhawk, Kalee A. Hy, Jaydon Kyle Jimerson, Keana Eurice John, Susan Hazel Jones, Tiarrah Da:’di’ Rylee Jones, William Marcus Jones, Timothy W. Jumper, Justin Ronald Kehr, Matthew Kruszka, Lexi Gerrilynn Latona, Dakota Alan Lindquist, Athena Rose McNevin, Mickey Mentley, Kaelyn Henri Miller, Ryan Monat, Elizabeth Monk, Cierra Renae Newcomb, Lindsey L. Parker, David M Poff, Jonathan Donald Pound, Lauritz Predelli, Jacob Robert Quiter, Julia L. Regan, Codi J. Reid, Gary Charles Rogers, Antonina Mary Kora Roman, Derica Patricia Rombkowski, Cassidy Nicole Smith, Mary Jean Elizabeth Sommers, Benjamin Alexander Stepowski, Skye Dakota Steves, Dakota N. Syracuse, Bradley Joel Thompson, Brianna Jean Thompson, Madison S. Tighe, Brianna L. Twoguns, Charles Leonard Valone, Madison R. Van Etten, Jack T. Van Wey, Dayna Marie Veloski, Jacob R. Vetter, Nathaniel D. Walsh, Coty J. Wargo, Derek W. Watkins, Brianna Nicole Weinaug, Cameron James Whalen, Marcus Earl WhitePigeon and Cheyanne Taylor Williams.

ment organization assisting young people in becoming outstanding individuals through music and the performing arts. “When the corps come to town they live a life of luxury sleeping on gym floors for several hours after getting the majority of their sleep on buses as they travel through the night,” quipped Jack Gaylord Jr., president of Drums Along the Waterfront. Upon waking, they will rehearse up 10 hours a day. While the corps will divide

into sections to rehearse throughout the day, they will come together as one ensemble in the evening utilizing Hillis Field. A full run through of their show should take place at approximately 8 p.m. Gowanda has a rich history of hosting world class drum corps, including the Bluecoats (Canton, Ohio) and the Madison Scouts (Madison, Wis.). “We are appreciative of Gowanda Central School and the Gowanda community for being such gracious hosts,” Gaylord stated. “We would not be able to bring the world class youth activity with its economic impact to the WNY area without the cooperation of the WNY schools such as Gowanda.” The day long rehearsal is free and open to the public. “The Crossmen’s visit provides a great educational opportunity,” added Gaylord. “Those in attendance will witness the dedication, discipline and talent of the performing membership, and they are being instructed by some of the top music educators in the country. The instructional staff

is always willing to answer any questions the public might have, and the performing members love to talk about their drum corps experience.” The top eight corps in the world will be competing in the 20th anniversary edition of Drums Along the Waterfront-Tour of Champions, at 7 p.m. Aug. 6 at New Era Field in Orchard Park. With 41 world titles among the eight competing corps, included in the field are the reigning world champion Bluecoats and the “New York Yankees” of the activity, the 17-time world champion Blue Devils (Concord, Calif.). Tickets for the event can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com or by calling (800) 745-3000. Kids 12 and under are half price, and there are senior and military discounts. For group discounts call Dave Robbins at 949-1262. To learn more about the Crossmen’s visit or the Drums Along the WaterfrontTour of Champions event, please visit www.DrumsAlongTheWaterfront.org or follow Drums Along the Waterfront on Facebook.

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Britney Grey — Manley Scholarship; Memmott-Langhans Scholarship; Timberwolf Community Alliance Award Steven Griffin Jr. — NYS Scholarship for Academic Excellence Lillianna Herr — CLVCS Bus Drivers Citizenship Award Riley Hill — CLVCS PTA Community Service Award Jana Jaquith — JBC 2017 Entrepreneurship Award Angelia Johnson — Robert Campbell Lions Club Award; John Philip Sousa Award; CCSE Hobart Rhinehart Memorial Student Volunteer Award; Cattaraugus Alumni Association Award Kathleen Jones — 2017 Independent Health Community All-Star; NYS Scholarship for Academic Excellence; Henrietta MacDuffie Manley Award; Babcock Award; Bronte and Steinbeck Award; Casey Krajenski — Memmott-Langhans Scholarship; Donald J. Pritchard Award; Timberwolf Community Alliance Award Alexis Lange — Rebecca Hintz Award Montana Lee — JCC USA Scholarship Kellen Martin — James R. Agnew Memorial Science Award; Dr. Bruce F. Baisch Scholarship Award; James M. Farmer Memorial Award Sioux Metzler — CLVCS Teachers’ Association and NYSUT Journalism Award; Thomas J. Clark Memorial Award

THE GOWANDA PRESS Cole Moore — Cattaraugus County Bank Commercial Award; CLVCS Bus Drivers Citizenship Award; JCC USA Scholarship Alysse Morton — National School Choral Award; JCC USA Scholarship Kaitlyn Navarre — Little Valley Lions Club Special Award; Carroll Trust Scholarship Sean Patrick Christopher O’Neill — Joseph Murphy Memorial Rotary Award; CLVCS PTA Community Service Award Jason Opferbeck — Hal Lyons Memorial Award; Carroll Trust Scholarship; Jason Denfrund Memorial “Hog Award;” JBC Leadership Launch Kaitlyn Parmenter — CLVCS Teachers’ Association Award; CLVCS Bus Drivers Citizenship Award Tyler Penrod — William Salisbury Memorial Award Mindy Pritchard — John August Johnson Scholarship; CSEA Local 805 Barbara Ploetz Corey Memorial; Chautauqua County Business Teachers Association Scholarship; JBC Scholar of Excellence Kayla Reynolds — 2016 Alumni (CLV) Memorial Award Ryan Ruper — Heidi Moody Fischer Memorial Award Sierra Smith — Gordon L. Aimes Memorial Music Award; 2016 Alumni (CLV) Memorial Award; Alumni Association Award (LV) for Sportsmanship Thomas Southwick — Jarod Scott Simcick Memorial Award

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Ethan Stang — CLVCS PTA Community Service Award Tanner Stern — Mil-Hay-Ray-Met-Con-Dub Math Award; NYS Scholarship for Academic Excellence; Henrietta MacDuffie Manley Award; Memmott-Langhans Scholarship; American Legion Auxiliary Unit 531 Memorial Award; Babcock Award; Carroll Trust Scholarship;

Darrin Stevens — 2016 Alumni (CLV) Memorial Award Alexis Thalheimer — Order of the Eastern Star - Otto Chapter 531 Award; Rev. William and Betty Blume Memorial Award Austin Wickham-Green — 2016 Alumni (CLV) Memorial Award; JBC “Academic Progress” Award

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Jacob Kearney — Salutatorian; Academic Excellence; American Red Cross Scholarship; CANY Scholarship Recognition Award; Elmira College Key Award; God and Country; JCC College Connections Student of the Year; NHS Distinguished Service; Presidential Educational Excellence; RIT Innovation and Creativity Award; U of R George Eastman’s Young Leader Award; WV Chamber Community Service Award; Delmont K. Pfeffer Memorial Scholarship; WV Environmental Services LLC Science/ Engineering Scholarship Spencer Keller — Janda Lee Hunt Memorial Scholarship; Springville Journal Scholarship Derrick Miller — Irwin Ahrens Memorial; Ashford Snowmobile Club Award; Business First Community All-Star; Theron J. Hotaling Memorial; JBC Academic Progress Award; Presidential Academic Achievement Award; Anna Schroeder Memorial Award; Triple C Award; Obidiah Ramadhan Humanitarian Award Sidney Ploetz — Alumni Association Award; Douglas Ford Memorial Leadership; JBC Academic Progress Award; U of R Xerox Award for Innovation and Information Technology; Wells College 21st Century Leadership; Elizabeth Wiley Memorial; Delmont K. Pfeffer Memorial Scholarship Sydney Shanley — Academic Excellence; Presidential Educational Excellence; WV Environmental Services LLC Science/Engineering Scholarship Taylor Smith — Ashford Snowmobile Club Award; Outstanding Vo-Tech Student; Presidential Academic Achievement Award; Pete Scherer Memorial Award; Leo Bernhoft Memorial Scholarship Tessa Sullivan — Superintendent’s Award for Attendance

Awards & Scholarships Chad Boldt — Heart and Hustle Award; James Proctor Memorial; Superintendent’s Award for Attendance; Al Engels Scholarship Kelsey Chai — Valedictorian; Art Award; English Award; Kristen Hintz Memorial Track Award; NHS Scholastic Excellence; Penn York American Chemical Society Award; Presidential Educational Excellence; Rensselaer Medal; RIT Innovation and Creativity Award; U of R Bausch & Lomb Science Award; WV Environmental Services LLC Science/ Engineering Scholarship Marisah Croakman — CCB Academic Scholarship; Russell Sage College Award; Teachers’ Association Scholarship EmmaLea Erlandson — Academic Excellence; Bette Aldrow Memorial/Health Services Award; American Legion Post 1576 Scholarship; Elmira College Key Award; English Award; Heart and Hustle Award; Language Award; Barb Nagel Award; NHS Outstanding Member; Hobie Rinehart Memorial Student Volunteer Award; RIT Computing Medal and Scholarship; Russell Sage College Award; Triple C Award; U of R F. Douglas/Susan B. Anthony Award; Jack Nuthall Memorial Scholarship; Teachers’ Association Scholarship Brenna Green — Delta Kappa Gamma Award; ONO Craft Group Award; John Phillip Sousa; Teachers’ Association Scholarship Kyle Grzechowiak — JBC Academic Progress Award Seth Howell — WV Environmental Services LLC Science/Engineering Scholarship Madison Hurtubise — Elisa B.Hughey Scholarship for the Arts

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Firemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Parade, 1935

Photo courtesy Gowanda Area Historical Society

The Southwestern Association of Volunteer Firemen held its 27th annual convention at Gowanda in August 1935. This photo of the parade was taken at the corner of Jamestown and Walnut streets. The gas station on the right is now Honkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grape and Grain liquor store. The Gowanda historical museum is open Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m. at Chestnut and Commercial streets.

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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.

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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OUT & ABOUT n June 30-July 2, Summer Music Festival at Holiday Valley. Outdoor concerts with great music. 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 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 7, 8 p.m., Crossmen Drum & Bugle Corps, Hillis Field in Gowanda. Group will utilize school facilities for daylong rehearsal before full run-through of their show at approximately 8 p.m. 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.

To submit an event or happening for Out & About, email event details to gowandapress@gmail.com, send via mail to 49 W. Main St., Gowanda, NY 14041 or call 241-7267. Please be sure to include date and time and any cost associated with the event. Out & About listings are free of charge.

n 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 11, 7 p.m., Nick Kody and the Creek Road Band, West Valley Firemen’s Memorial Banquet Hall on Route 240. Part of the Music By The Pond series. Bring lawn chairs. Free. Call 942-6500. 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. 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. n July 13, 5:30 p.m.., Hot Dog Roast hosted by Legislator John Mills, Boston Free Library, 9475 Boston State Road in Boston. Italian sausages and hot dogs. Fundraiser for area libraries. n July 13, 6:30 p.m., Paul Zittel & Pure Country, Gowanda American Legion, 100 Legion Drive in Gowanda. Part of the July 17 music series. Refreshments available. n July 15 & 16, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Country Gatherings, Granny’s Boot Antiques, 10761 Miller Road in Springville. Outdoor festival featuring artists, exhibitors, demonstrators, music, food and more. Call 1-877-211-0735. n July 16, 2 to 7 p.m. 10,000 Maniacs, Griffis Sculpture Park in Ashford Hollow. The Maniacs will headline the event with Jim Donovan & Sun King Warriors and Tyler Smilio. Gates open at noon. Presale $20, $25 day of event. Eventbrite.com.

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COLLINS — Upcoming events taking place at the Collins Public Library: n The library will be CLOSED Tuesday, July 4. Patrons can still access the library through the website, buffalolib. org, to renew and request items. n July 7, 1 p.m., Senior Movie starring Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone and Rosemarie DeWitt. Please call the library for the title! n July 10, 6:30 p.m., Lego Club for ages 4-12. Registration appreciated. n July 13, 3:30 p.m., Teen Game Night. Learn what new technology is coming to the library or just show up to play games with your friends! We may be ordering pizza at 4:30 based on how many show up! n Library hours: Monday, 2 to 8 p.m.; Tuesday, 2 to 8 p.m.; Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, 2 to 8 p.m.; Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Closed Sundays. Call 532-5129.

Activities for the week of July 2 to 8 include: Sunday n Pickleball with Lois — 6:30 p.m., Collins Town Park, (free) 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. Friday

n Movie Day, 1 p.m. in the Collins Li-

brary Community Room. This months film is a musical romantic comedy-drama starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone. Popcorn will be served. *Note: Please use front entrance for all weekday activites starting July 5.

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