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Floating on the Fourth
North Collins principal headed to Ellicottville By Rich Place
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People ride inner tubes down the South Branch of Cattaraugus Creek to cool off on the Fourth of July.
Annual Civil War descendants reunion coming to Springville
SPRINGVILLE — The memory and stories of a local Civil War regiment will again be shared and remembered during the 32nd annual Reunion of the Descendants of the 154th New York on Saturday, July 15 in Springville. The event, organized annually by regiment historian Mark Dunkelman, invites ancestors of 154th New York members — as well as the general public — to honor the memory of the regiment that was comprised of soldiers from Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties. See Reunion, Page 17 520 Rock City Street, Little Valley, NY 14755
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NORTH COLLINS — As a lifelong resident of Ellicottville and an active member of the community, Erich Ploetz called becoming an administrator at Ellicottville Central School a “dream job.” And following action from the Ellicottville School Board of Education last month, he’ll be Erich Ploetz fulfilling that dream by becoming middle/high school principal to succeed Bob Miller, who is now serving as school superintendent. Ploetz will fill the position July 31 after about two years in the principal’s chair at North Collins Junior-Senior High School. See Principal, Page 18
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July 7-13, 2017
Legislator Mills to host hot dog roast fundraisers in Eden, Boston
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Robert O. Dingman Jr., chairman and CEO of the Gowanda-based New York & Lake Erie Railroad, climbs into a locomotive outside the Gowanda Depot on Wednesday, June 28.
Healthy food tasting coming to Thirsty's Pizzeria COLLINS — Thirsty’s Pizzeria and More, located at 13981 Route 39 in Collins, will introduce its new healthy food options from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 12. The event is being organized by Healthy Community Alliance and will include food tasting, giveaways and more. For additional information, contact Katie Connors by emailing connorski@hcanetwork.org.
Erie County Legislator John J. Mills has announced that his annual Hot Dog Roast Fundraiser benefitting the Eden Public Library will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 12 at the library, 2901 East Church St., Eden. The event will feature lawn games for children and music by The Harvey Trio at 5:30 p.m. The next night, Mills, along with library staff and local officials, will be hosting a fundraiser for the Boston Free Library, 9475 Boston State Road, Boston, from 5:30 to 7:30 John Mills p.m. Thursday, July 13. The event will also feature an Art & Craft Market with a wide variety of vendors, basket raffle, and live music by Alexmmmk. The fundraisers support the libraries’ ongoing efforts to provide quality programming and materials to the communities they serve. Cost is $1 for hot dog and bottle of water, and $2 for an Italian sausage and bottle of water. Additional library fundraisers will be held on the following dates: n Thursday, July 20, 4 p.m., at the Concord Public Library, 18 Chapel St., Springville n Friday, July 28, 11 a.m., at the Angola Public Library, 34 N. Main St., Angola n Friday, Aug. 4, 11 a.m. at the Orchard Park Public Library, 4570 S. Buffalo St., Orchard Park For information on the Hot Dog Roast Fundraisers, or to speak with Legislator Mills, please contact his office at 858-8850 or email john.mills@erie.gov.
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Valley Pharmacy and Medical Supplies awarded ABC accreditation GOWANDA — Valley Pharmacy and Medical Supplies recently announced its receipt of a Three-Year Accreditation Award in orthotics, prosthetics and pedorthics by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc. Valley Pharmacy and Medical Supplies is recognized for achievements in the areas of organizational management, patient care standards, quality assurance, supplier compliance and facility and safety management. This award represents the highest level of accreditation achievable in the professional of orthotics and prosthetics. “Valley Pharmacy and Medical Supplies has demonstrated its commitment to the provision of quality patient care services by seeking and attaining ABC certification,” said Catherine Carter, ABC’s executive director. “ABC has developed the highest standards for accreditation in the industry and is proud to include the Valley Pharmacy and Medical Supplies among our over 2,500 accredited patient care facilities.” Valley Pharmacy has been offering orthotic, prosthetic and pedorthic services in Gowanda and the surrounding area since 2011. The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc. has been credentialing practitioners and organizations since 1948 Press file photo in accordance with established standards of excellence in delivery of compreValley Pharmacy and Medical Supplies, located on West Main Street in Gowanda, was recently given the Three-Year Accreditation Award in orthotics, prosthetics and pedorthics by the American hensive patient care. A not-for-profit headquartered in Alexandria, Va., ABC’s Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc. mission is to encourage and promote the highest standards of professionalism in the delivery of orthotic, prosthetic and pedorthic services. ABC advances the competency of practitioners, promotes the quality and effectiveness of orthotic, prosthetic and pedorthic care, and maintains the integrity of the profession.
Springville chamber to host scavenger hunt SPRINGVILLE — The Springville Area Chamber of Commerce will host the third annual Community Scavenger Hunt from 9 a.m. Friday, July 21 through 5 p.m. Friday, July 28. The scavenger hunt requires participants to visit participating chamber member businesses in Arcade, Boston, Chaffee, Colden, Collins, East Concord, East Otto, Glenwood, Gowanda, Sardinia, Springville and Yorkshire. Individuals, pairs, teams, and families are asked to register in person for the Scavenger Hunt at the Springville Area Chamber of Commerce Office at 23 N. Buffalo St. on Wednesday, July 19 or Thursday, July 20, 9 a.m. to 5
p.m., or online at springvillechamber. com. The Scavenger Hunt Awards Ceremony will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 29 at the Chamber Booth located at Fiddler's Green Country & Bluegrass Festival. Participants are encouraged to be present, but are not required to attend to win prizes. Those who are not Springville Area Chamber of Commerce members but would like to be a part of the Scavenger Hunt can contact Jennifer Weber at director@springvillechamber.com or call 592-4746. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Wednesday.
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Amish community comes together Saturday for benefit auction By Rick Miller County Reporter
LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County’s Amish community comes together Saturday, July 8, at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds for a daylong Amish Child Benefit Auction. Organizers of the auction hope to raise up to $150,000 to pay for medical bills of the 6-year-old son of Aaron Hertzler of Little Valley, Amos, who has Down syndrome and recently had a successful surgery in Boston. It is the second time the Amish community in the Little Valley, Mansfield, Otto and East Otto areas have held an auction at the fairgrounds to help pay medical bills. The previous auction raised nearly $140,000. It is similar to the Amish Relief Auction that has been held for the past 14 years in Cherry Creek, to help pay medical bills of the western Cattaraugus County Amish community.
The Amish do not have health insurance. They prefer to pay their medical bills in full and in cash so doctors and hospitals will be there when they are needed again, said Patrick J. Cullen, president of the Bank of Cattaraugus, which often helps the Amish community publicize these events. “It’s very heartwarming to see the public turnout at these auctions to support the Amish community,” Cullen said. “They are wonderful people and they are there when you need them.” Hundreds of items have already been pledged for the auction, which will be under cover at the fairgrounds and will be held rain or shine. More than 30 Amish quilts with many different patterns will be auctioned. There is plenty of parking and space for handicapped parking. Before the auction visitors will want to visit the pancake and sausage breakfast from 6 to 9:30 a.m. Doughnuts will be made fresh on site all day. A chicken
barbecue, pig roast, fish sandwiches, subs, salads, hamburgers, pizza, ice cream, lemonade, pop, Gatorade and coffee will be available. Donations and consignment items are still needed. New and slightly used items are welcome. The fairgrounds will be open Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m., and Saturday up until sale time at 9 a.m. Donations can be dropped off at any Otto, East Otto or Mansfield area Amish residence. Those wishing to make monetary donations should make checks payable to Hertzler Hospital Fund at the Bank of Cattaraugus in Cattaraugus or Cattaraugus County Bank in Little Valley. The auction is being managed by Vineyard Road Auctions LLC. Consignments, except quilts, must be dropped off at the fairgrounds. Send quilts and information to Mary Stutzman, 8420 Colvin Road, Cattaraugus. The livestock auction will begin at
noon. A variety of work horses, cattle and pigs are already pledged. Farm equipment will be sold including a rebuilt 1949 Farmall Cub tractor with cultivators, plow and fertilizer attachments, a rebuilt 9 Bar McCormick hay loader, two Papec silo fillers, McCormick No. 9 6-foot mower, Peaqua manure spreader, Nuline manure spreader, garden cultivator, an open buggy, horseshoe stocks, new and used buggy harnesses, a new 16-inch Allegany Mountain trail saddle and 20 horse blankets. A wide assortment of quilts, furniture, shop tools and miscellaneous items including sheds, picnic tables, wringer washers, camping equipment, garden supplies and a truckload of groceries are also being auctioned. For more information, contact Noah A. Hertzler, 7124 Jersey Hollow Road, Little Valley, NY 14755 or Dan D. Miller, 8960 Otto East Otto Road, County Road 12, Otto, NY.
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Gowanda Middle School names honor, merit rolls GOWANDA — The Gowanda Middle School has announced its 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 8: Jessup Donohue, Kayla Forthman, Ashton Francis, Zoey Kota, Emma Luther, Rowan MentleyPeters, Emma Riley, Hayley Stang, Beth Stang, Shon Thompson, Cecelia Young; n Grade 7: Kaylee Baird, Emma Christopher, Rachel Colantino, Tara Covert, Jordyn Farner, Noah Geiger, Zachary Hammond, Michele Jackson, Emily Lesniak, Charlesa Le-Tran, Paige Szalay; n Grade 6: Lani Farley, Logan Forthman, Jada Geiger, Cole Herman, Madison Luder, John Ondus, Avery Zimmerman; n Grade 5: Aiden Ackley, Alivia Capozzi, Quentin Centner, Hailey Christopher, Alhanna Gabel, Sierra General, Destiny Golden, Breeze Henhawk, Michael Horth, Ella Luther, Madilyn Pawlak, Daniel Stang and Christina Wilder. n
Honor Roll n Grade 8: Emma Bouch, Mayson Browning, Elise Forbes, Lindsey Gabel, Daniel Marrocco, Rosalee Royce, Abigail Valone, Emilee Vassallo, Grace Wakefield; n Grade 7: Timothy Ackley Jr., Matthew Booth, Hailey Fort, Miranda Kaminski, Alexandra Liszkiewicz, Gavin Phillips, Madison Rosier, Arley Sommers, Aurora Sultemeier, Noah Vogtli; n Grade 6: Aurora Bartlett, Lily Bobseine, Malarie Carroll, Josalyn Degenfelder, Kailyn Farner, Mia Hudson,
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Julia Jefferlone, Nevaeh Konwicki, Benjamin Krajewski, Samuel Latimore, Alexander Pachucinski, Timothy Rasey, Alexander Salzman, Olivia Wesolek, Brayden Williams; n Grade 5: Hayden Abraszek, Rhianna Bibeau, Jackson Bigaj, Madison Bless, Allysondra Borzellere, Christopher Burger, Gracie Carpenter, Kaylee Corbin, Raegan Covert, Evan Fort, Shane Giesser, Aubrie Heron, Elliott Jackson, Makayla Kuras, Willow Mentley-Peters, Christian Merrill, Sindy Mora Torres, Riley Olson, Nikolas Ondus, Jayson Twoguns, Benjamin VanNote and Seth Wargo. Merit Roll Grade 8: Keyonce Alexander, Madison Boggs, Chase Cooper, Joshua Covert-Freeman, Hailey Fisher, Jasmine Halftown, Nathaniel Klein, Kirk Mohawk, Zachary Phillips, Austin Sanchez, Miya Scanlan, Nolan Smith, Madison Sternisha, Ariel Stevens, Xavier Tyler, Ryan Wesolek, Cameron Wight, Janel Williams; n Grade 7: Daymein Beaver, Maddox Browning, Cole Cartwright, Mary Denea, Keagan Fox, Adam Golden, Amy Haggart, Logan Lukonaitis, Laila Moon, Cameron Nagel, Keegan Nephew, Preston Niemeyer, Aaron North, Aailyah Stevens, Meredith Wheeler; n Grade 6: Braydon Boler, David DiRienzo, Darrin Grzesiak, Kaitlyn Hastie, Jorie Jones, Colin Magee, Emylia McHale, Gabriel Purdy, Nyla Rivera, Ruben Rivera IV, Crissa Scanlan, Drew Shull, Hudson Smith, Tyler Smith, Ashley St. George, Star Stafford, Lena (Gao:wisa:s) Stevens, Brandon Sweat, Shelby Weston, Gabriella Whipple, Chloe White; n Grade 5: Andrew Clark, Riley Durnford, Alexia Harvey, Calie Hudson, Alaina Kaczmarczyk, Alexa Krebs, Emma Lillie, Nolan Maude, Breanna Mingle, Joseph Monk, Emily Pound, Lee Ricotta, Angelina Shaw, Riley Tighe and Jack Warrior III.
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A glimpse of ‘Small Town’ America Some call it “Living at the time of the charm of Small Town, USA. A “bird’s eye” view of these towns Waltons.” I call it “Living NOW in our suggest that a 10-minute walk in one dismall town” — Gowanda is its name. rection will take lead to And this is the way it is… downtown Main Street Nothing embodies and a 20-minute walk in America more than the the other direction will sedate settings of small take you past meadows, towns across America. Inwoods and beautiful deed, Western New York farm land. Directions is fortunate to have a rich given to an occasional variety of small towns, visitor will usually give hamlets and villages as a reference point the across this region of ours. traffic light, a stop sign You will find small towns or the village bank. And, in the bends of flowing when you go for a walk, creeks, near glistening others will pull over and lake waters and at the ask if you want a ride. base of green meadows Robert L. Heichberger In fact, living in a and tree covered hillsides. Contributing Columnist small town is somewhat These small towns like living in a large blend perfectly into the landscape. They add immeasurably to the family. Teachers in the local school character of this beautiful scenic environ- system will often remember when they ment. Such is the scene in which my wife taught your parents. And Friday night football games are where people go to and I have lived from the time of each visit and socialize as well as to root on of our childhood days. My wife, Elaine, lived her childhood days in Springbrook the home team. Almost everybody knows everyone. town of Elma, and graduated from East Aurora High School. I am a native of the Knowing how to “do things” is like currency here. The nice part about living in Boston/Colden area and attended high school in Springville. My wife and I have a small town, when you don’t know how lived in East Aurora, then Fredonia and to do something, someone you know does know how to do it; and people are now reside in Gowanda. Each of these towns is truly endemic of the beauty and eager to help.
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Join with me as we catch a glimpse of several recent personal small town experiences: I took my car to the local auto repair center for inspection. The owner of the center noticed that I had mistakenly affixed my registration form from our other vehicle on this vehicle and vice versa. He offered to carefully remove the stickers and affix them properly. He did so without charge. Then, there was the time I was walking to the post office, about a mile from home, and an unexpected downpour of rain occurred. A very gracious resident of the village came to her front door and offered me the use of her umbrella. Then again, there was the time when our local pharmacist took the time to call my wife to inform her that a new form of her prescribed medication was now available. I am reminded too, of the time when I went to our local hardware to make a purchase but discovered that I have left my wallet at home. The owner suggested that I take the item with me and stop in next time I am downtown to pay for the purchase. Recently, I went to our local grocery for a type of dinner roll my wife wanted to have. They did not have it on the shelf. I spoke to the manager and, sure enough, the following morning the rolls were on the shelf.
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Incidentally, our local plumber is no more than a telephone call away and is usually responsive within that same day. The local police will often patrol down our street at anytime day or night. And, if I happen to be outside, the officer will always give a friendly wave. Recently, my garage door was halfway up; it would not close nor would it open. The very skillful neighbor gentleman saw my plight. Using a screwdriver, wrench and hammer, he was able to fix the door perfectly. I now have virtually a new garage door. And so, that is the way it is living in a small town USA. The USA is a great country and the folks in its localities, farms and small towns jointly interact as a neighborhood of a creative and thoughtful people. Truly, it just cannot get any better than that!
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COLLINS CENTER SENIORS NEWS COLLINS CENTER — The Collins Center Seniors group met June 26 with a potluck lunch that included chicken from Goode’s Restaurant. Upcoming trips include: n July 17 — the motorcoach will depart at 8:30 a.m. from the parking lot behind the stores on Main Street in Gowanda for the customer appreciation trip to the Seneca Niagara Casino; n July 19 — the motorcoach will depart at 8:30 a.m. from the parking lot behind the stores on Main Street in Gowanda for the “Summertime Funtime” trip;
n Aug. 8 — the group will participate in a new different adventure in a “Mystery Tour,” which departs at 10:45 a.m.; n Aug. 15 — seats are available for the group’s trip to the Seneca Niagara Casino; n Sept. 12-14 — seats are available for the Ohio Amish Country and more trip. The tour includes Amish country, Cleveland’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame, the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Air Maps Museum, Classic Car Museum, Berlin Shopping, Warthers Carvings in Dover, McKinley Presi-
Jamestown Community College announces recent graduates Eileen Goodling, vice president of student development, and Marilyn Zagora, vice president of academic affairs at Jamestown Community College have announced the names of those students who were awarded degrees or certificates from the Jamestown and Cattaraugus County campuses in May 2017. A total of 510 students earned degrees and certificates. Highest honors represents a 4.0 grade point average, high honors a 3.50 to 3.99 GPA, and honors a 3.25 to 3.49 GPA. Graduates from the Gowanda area, listed by their hometowns, included: n Brocton: Nicole Arnold, Christian Fuentes, Tammy Kuznicki, Kelly Miller, Nicole Stewart; n Cattaraugus: Alyssia Goodwill, Rene Solem; n Cherry Creek: Kaitlyn Hoth, Austin King, Nikole Lindquist; n Delevan: Christine Decosta; n East Otto: Maria Anderson; n Eden: Madison Glaser; n Ellicottville: Megan Morloc; n Forestville: David Boland, Shirley Parsell; n Gowanda: Meghan Lulas, Elyssa Poff, Jordan Young;
Great Valley: Ashley Kelbaugh; Irving: Rosalie Pelz, Anna Ward, Abigail Weaver; n Little Valley: Carrie Beuzenburg, Abigail Clark, Britany Clark, Gabriel Grey, Miranda Gross, Andrew Hvizdzak, Nicole VerHagen, Daniel Wilson; n Silver Creek: Cheryl Azzarella, Shannon Eggleston, Gina Hallmark, Andrew Monter, Kelly Ossman; n South Dayton: Jillian Brunswick, Kaleigh Brunswick, Brianna Meacham, Philip Salzman, Anderson Wittenbrook, Adolf Zollinger; n Springville: Leah Ratterman, Bryce Stedman; and n West Valley: Callie McRae. n n
STUDENT NEWS n Carter Benton, the son of Mark and Caryn Benton of Gowanda, has been named to the dean’s list at SUNY Brockport for the spring 2017 semester. Carter was also awarded the Presidential Scholarship. Carter is a 2016 graduate of Gowanda High School.
dential Library and Museum, Fannie May and Harry Lundon Chocolates and more. Final payment due July 24. n Oct. 10 — seats are available for the “Fall Splendor and Allegany Allure” trip. Participants will meet their guide and travel to Kinzua Bridge State Park, where they will experience the Kinzua Sky Walk and view the gorge. The group will dine at the Historic Kane Manor for lunch and stop at the Flickerwood Winery for a full wine tasting and tour the Thomas L. Kane Memorial Chapel. Before heading home, the group will stop at Bell’s Meat & Poultry.
n Oct. 18 — it’s all aboard for a “Leaf Peeping Trail Tour” on the Medina Railroad. The group will tour the railroad museum and enjoy a two-hour fall leaf peeping rail ride along the Erie Canal. Participants will travel first class, which includes lunch. The last stop will be Becket Farms & Viscarra Vineyards. For more information on any of these trips, visit www.knowhowtours.com/ collinscenter or contact Irene Pfeifer at 532-4268 or Bridget Farner at 532-9586. Make checks payable to Collins Center Seniors, 13851 Quaker St., Collins, NY 14034.
VBS coming to New Hope Baptist Church COLLINS — The New Hope Baptist Church will host a vacation Bible school program beginning Sunday, July 16 and continuing through Thursday, July 20 at its location on Route 62. The vacation Bible school program takes place daily from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and is designed for ages 5 and up. For additional information, call 532-3210.
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July 7-13, 2017
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Richard J. Harvey
Memorial service announced
GOWANDA — A memorial service for Richard J. Harvey, of Stafford Hill Road, who passed away Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 8 from the St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 75 Center St., Gowanda. A luncheon will follow from noon to 4 p.m. at Gowanda VFW Post on Sand Hill Road in Gowanda. Casual dress is advised. Arrangements are under the direction of the Schindler Funeral Home, 44 Center St. Gowanda, 532-4200.
Collins library seeking board members COLLINS — The Town of Collins Library is seeking candidates for its Board of Trustees. Preferred candidates are lovers of books and learning, enthusiasts for new technology, those who wish the best for their community and those who are responsible citizens. Anyone interested may speak to Library Director Abbie Barten at the Town of Collins Library or call the desk at 532-5129.
Jacqueline R. Schindler
GOWANDA — Jacqueline R. Schindler, of Gowanda Zoar Road, passed away peacefully Thursday (June 29, 2017) at Erie County Medical Center surrounded by her family. Jackie was born Sept. 7, 1937 in Buffalo, the daughter of Harold and Olive (Frick) Kumpf. Jackie reflected on her youth by telling how she would pick beans for Capella Farms and used the money to buy school clothes and get the latest fashion. Jackie was a member of the Gowanda High School Class of 1955. On Oct. 12, 1954, she married Hugh J. “‘Buster’” Schindler in St. Joseph’s RC Church in Gowanda. Jackie and Buster met while she worked at the Hollywood Theater in Gowanda. Along with being a loving wife and mother, Jackie worked various jobs throughout her life, including at the former Village Bakery in Gowanda (that was owned by the Bentons), in the bakery at the former Don Campbell’s Super Duper in Gowanda, and in the basement of Down Under, a retail department store that also held the former S&H Greenstamp store. Prior to “officially retiring,” Jackie worked for Ambassador Cards, where she managed and maintained several card displays in stores at various locations in the Western New York area. Jackie enjoyed crafting and she sewed a lot of her children’s clothes. She also enjoyed painting landscapes and stills with watercolors and acrylics; several of her pieces are proudly displayed in her home and in the homes of family and friends.
Jackie was involved locally, especially with her church. She was an active member of St. Joseph’s RC Church, where she served and held several positions, including treasurer, on the church Altar and Rosary Society. Jackie also was active with the church’s annual Christmas Angel Bazaar and Amish Quilt Raffle. Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Hugh J. ‘’Buster’’ Schindler; and her children, Kevin Schindler of Texas, Keith (Jen) Schindler of Gowanda, and Laurie (Bob) Zeman and Lisa Schindler of Sarasota Fla. She was Meema to Steven, Sara, Malorie, Marissa Korey and Jordan; a great-grandmother to Samantha, Alexis, Mikkel and Jacob; a sister to Suzanne (Tony) Korbar of Pa., Olive (late Frank) Anticola of Hamburg, Marilyn (Ronald) Salzman of Eden, Harold (Josephine) Kumpf of Richardson Texas, Gerald (Ellen) Kumpf of Long Beach, and Diane (Leonard) Layhew of Monroe, Mich. Jackie is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends called Sunday (July 2, 2017) at the Schindler Funeral Home, 44 Center St., Gowanda. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Monday (July 3, 2017) @ 11 am from St. Joseph’s RC Church East Main St. Gowanda with Fr. Joseph Porpiglia as celebrant. Interment followed in the Holy Cross Cemetery, Gowanda. Memorials may be made to the St. Joseph’s RC Church (earmarked Altar and Rosary Society) 29 Erie Ave., Gowanda, NY 14070.
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CCB awards graduates at 11 area schools LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County Bank (CCB) recently honored graduates at 11 area schools with various sponsored awards, which the bank gives out annually after working with local school districts. Awards and their recipients included: n Alyssa Brauchler, Dunkirk High School, CCB Community Leadership Award. Based on leadership excellence and dedication to the community. n Emma Chew, Ellicottville Central School, CCB Commercial Award. Presented to a graduating senior interested in the field of business. n Marisah Croakman, West Valley Central School, CCB Academic Scholarship. Presented to a senior who has shown consistent and conscientious study habits and involvement at school. n Kaitlyn Darling, Pine Valley Central School, CCB Scholarship. Presented to a student enrolled in a college with their field major in business, marketing or sales and has maintained an average of 85 or higher. n Brendan Durow, Randolph Central School, CCB Community Service Award. Presented to a graduating senior who is involved in the community and volunteers their time. n Alexander Edstrom, Salamanca City Central School, CCB Award for Excellence in Leadership. Presented to a student who has held a leadership position and was successful in their efforts. n Isobel Hooker, Springville-Griffith Institute High School, CCB Academic Scholarship. Presented to a senior who has shown consistent and conscientious study habits and involvement at school. n Matt Leon, Jamestown High School, CCB Chairman’s Choice Award. Presented to a business student who has worked with the community. n Cole Moore, Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School, CCB Commercial Award. Presented to the best student overall in accounting. n Raine Pfeiffer, Ten Broeck Academy and Franklinville Central School, CCB Community and Academic Excellence Award. Presented to a communityoriented graduate who volunteers their time while maintaining honor roll status. n Kathryn Webster, Fredonia High School, CCB Community Academic Award. Based on academic excellence and dedication to the community.
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Schobert to present at Catt. Co. Museum on July 13 MACHIAS — The Cattaraugus County Museum’s Summer at the Stone House series will continue on July 13 with a talk on the life of Erastus Granger given by Tom Schobert. Schobert currently portrays several notables from Western New York’s past for Forest Lawn Cemetery’s tour programs. Schober appeared in the film "Gettysburg,” "By Fire and Sword — The War of 1812 in the Niagara Theatre,” and has been a regular performer in the Hull Family Home & Farmstead’s annual Civil War Lantern Tours. He will appear as Erastus Granger, one of the leaders of Buffalo during its earliest days. Granger was noted for having been the first postmaster for "Buffaloe Creek" and helped forge a positive relationship between the United States and the Haudenosaunee nation during the War of 1812.
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The Cattaraugus County Museum is located in the Stone House, 9824 Route 16. The program will begin at 7 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Contact the museum at 353-8200 with any questions.
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n HUMPHREY — One was injured in a two-car accident on Chapel Hill Road in Humphrey at 7:05 p.m. June 26. Troopers say Lindsey M. Buffum, 22, of Ellicottville, and Amanda L. Winkelsas, 35, of Buffalo, were the drivers. No charges were filed. n YORKSHIRE — Roseann K. Loomis, 37, and Kenneth J. Loomis, 47, both of Machias, were ticketed at 2:33 a.m. June 28 with a single count each of unlawful possession of marijuana on State Route 16 in Yorkshire. n YORKSHIRE — No injuries resulted from a one-vehicle accident at 7:57 a.m. June 28 on Route 16. The driver was identified as Gary C. Benzel, 74, of Delevan. n FRANKLINVILLE — No injuries resulted from a one-vehicle accident at 6:58 p.m. June 28 on Franklin Street. The
driver was identified as Dennis F. Smith, 61, of Williamsville. n SARDINIA — A unnamed 17-year-old male of Delevan was charged at 1:26 a.m. Saturday with unlawful possession of marijuana and vehicle equipment violations. n MACHIAS — Two injuries were reported in a two-vehicle crash on Route 16 at 11:42 a.m. July 1. The drivers were identified as a 17-year-old Elma woman and Nancy A. Kuzara, 66, of Tonawanda. n YORKSHIRE — A 16-year-old male and a 17-year-old male, both from Springville, were charged Monday with third-degree criminal mischief, a class E felony. The 16-year-old was charged at 12:28 p.m. and the 17-year-old was charged at 2:24 p.m.. Both were issued appearance tickets and are scheduled to appear in court at a later date.
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CATTARAUGUS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE n FRANKLINVILLE— Bobbi Gann, 33, of Franklinville, was charged at 1:31 p.m. June 29 with third-degree possession of a controlled substance and third-degree sale of a controlled substance. The charges stem from an investigation from the Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force. Additional charges were pending at press time. n RANDOLPH — Brian A. Bush, 41, of Randolph, was charged at 12:30 a.m. June 30 with second-degree menacing and second-degree harassment following an alleged domestic dispute at his East Main Street residence. He was released
on his own recognizance and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date. n SALAMANCA — Acting on a bench warrant, police arrested Randy W. Redeye, 22, of Salamanca, for third-degree criminal sale of narcotics and third-degree criminal possession of narcotics. Redeye was remanded to Cattaraugus County Jail and held without bail. n DAYTON — Acting on a bench warrant issued out out of Dunkirk, police arrested Brett C. Plucinski, 27, of 2A Eagle St., Forestville. He was turned over to the custody of the Dunkirk Police Department.
Bertrand Chaffee Hospital installs new CT scanner SPRINGVILLE — Bertrand Chaffee Hospital has announced that a new, upgraded CT (computerized tomography) scanner has been installed in the imaging department. The CT scanner, commonly referred to as a “cat” scan, takes a series of X-ray images from different angles to produce cross-sectional images of bones, blood vessels and soft tissues inside the human body. These studies show greater clarity and detail than a single X-ray image, and can typically produce images of the abdomen/pelvis, head/brain, sinuses, chest, neck, orbital cavities (eye) and spine. CT angiography can also scan the arteries and veins throughout the body. “This equipment has a faster scanning time, lower radiation dose and higher image resolution,” said Imaging Department Manager Lisa Smith. “A particular benefit of this scanner is its advanced cardiac screenings, which will support our Heart Center patients.”
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Bertrand Chaffee Hospital has installed a new CT scanner in its imaging department.
BCH’s CT scanner is accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR) and participates in the “Image Gently” program. This CT scanner complements the other imaging and radiology services at Bertrand Chaffee Hospital, including digital mammography, bone density, nuclear medicine, X-ray, MRI and ultrasound. For more information or an appointment, call 592-8169.
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CATTARAUGUS COUNTY COURT REPORT
Olean man to spend 3 years in prison for drug charges LITTLE VALLEY — An Olean man was sentenced June 26 in Cattaraugus County Court to three years in state prison for felony drug charges. Samuel L. McKenney, 36, of Olean, was sentenced for third-degree attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance, a class B felony, and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class A misdemeanor. He pleaded guilty to the charges in March. On Jan. 22, 2016, and July 15 in Olean, McKenney possessed and attempted to sell an unspecified narcotic, according to District Attorney Lori Rieman, whose office reported the case June 27 among others heard the day prior. IN OTHER CASES reported by Rieman: n Mina M. Peters, 34, of Cuba, pleaded not guilty to third-degree welfare fraud and third-degree grand larceny, both class D felonies; and three counts of first-degree offering a false instrument for filing, a class E felony. The incident between August 2009 and January 2012, in Olean, when Peters allegedly committed a fraudulent welfare act and obtained public assistance benefits exceeding $3,000. The matter
has been adjourned for motions. n Nathan Nephew, 38, of Versailles, pleaded not guilty to driving while intoxicated, a class E felony; unlicensed operation, unlawful possession of marijuana, consumption of alcohol in a motor vehicle, speeding and no seat belt, all violations. The charges stem from a Feb. 6 incident in Perrysburg. The matter has been adjourned for motions. n Patrick M. Hirliman, 27, of Olean, pleaded not guilty to third-degree robbery, a class D felony; and fourthdegree grand larceny, a class E felony. Hirliman allegedly snatched $200 from a woman standing in line at the 7-Eleven on West State Street in Olean Oct. 15. The matter has been adjourned for motions. n Marnita Gayton, 32, of Olean, pleaded guilty to fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class C felony. The charges stem from incidents that occurred Feb. 14 and Feb. 24 in Olean. Sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 18. n A 17-year-old Dayton girl pleaded guilty to second-degree criminal possession of methamphetamine manufacturing materials, a class A misdemeanor. On Jan. 4 in Dayton, the
girl possessed a precursor, a chemical reagent or a solvent with the intent to use or knowing another who intended to use it to unlawfully produce, prepare or manufacture methamphetamine. Sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 18 n John Ackerman, 52, of Olean, was sentenced to five years probation for second-degree attempted strangulation, a class D felony. The charges stem from a Dec. 8 incident in Olean. n Akiele Martin, 22, of Olean, was sentenced to five years probation for fourth-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance, class C felony. The charges stem from an incident that occurred May 14, 2016, in Olean. n Darrin D. Sheridan, 25, of Hartford, Conn. but presently incarcerated in Cattaraugus County Jail, was sentenced to six months in the county jail for second-degree attempted criminal possession of a forged instrument, a
class E felony. On Feb. 15 in Randolph, Sheridan attempted to possess a forged credit card. n Darron Sheridan, 23, of Hartford, Conn. but presently incarcerated in Cattaraugus County Jail, was sentenced to eight months in the county jail for two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, class D felonies, and second-degree criminal impersonation, a class A misdemeanor. On Feb. 15 in Randolph, Sheridan possessed a forged credit card and impersonated another person to obtain a benefit or defraud another. n Dennis P. Strader, 45, of Machias, was sentenced to three years probation for fourth-degree criminal mischief, a class A misdemeanor. On Feb. 2 in Machias, Strader intentionally damaged the property of another person.
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Summer fun with kayaking By: Casey Dingman Age 17
It’s getting hot folks! Who’s ready to have some fun kayaking? There are some do’s and don’ts that you need to know first. Kayaking can be a thrill a minute but it can also be dangerous. Before embarking on this activity make sure that you know what you are doing. One doesn’t just jump into a kayak and automatically look for the roughest white water out there. Know your equipment and what is needed. Helmets, flotation equipment such as shore buoyant vests, throwable flotation aid, type V jacket, and off-shore life jackets. Law requires children under the age of twelve to wear this gear. Learning how to operate
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Wonder Woman The Amazing movie that I watched was WonderWoman. Diana Prince (aka: Wonder Woman) as played by Gal Gadot was a dynamic character. There is so much action packed into this movie you will want to watch it again. The cinematography was outstanding and director Patty Jenkins really outdid herself. I personally watched the film three times and I still get caught up in the story and action portrayed on the screen. If you haven’t seen this epic movie, you are missing out. — Debbie Dewey
a kayak is also important. Knowing how to paddle and maneuver the kayak will be a must. Once you have the gear and the “knowhow” then it is very important to know where you can use them. Knowing where to kayak is important there are areas that are restricted and trespassing can lead to legal troubles. Also, this cannot be stressed enough. Being intoxicated while participating in this activity puts your life and possible the lives of others at risk. Be smart and practice safe operation of any vessel. Staying safe will ensure a much more enjoyable experience for you and others. For further information on safety for boating please visit appropriate websites on boating safety tips and local laws for your area.
Beauty and the Beast Disney’s live action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast was simply gorgeous! The costumes, choreography, and special effects came together spectacularly. Just not another “remake” of a classic tale. —Michele Jackson The Great Wall The recent DVD release of The Great Wall, was a fine movie to rent. The action was of a good caliber, however, if you were looking for histori-
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Summer reading kickoff for Gowanda Free Library Well summer is here again and we are gearing up for the 2017 Summer Reading program here at the Gowanda Free Library. This year’s theme is Build a Better World. We are having our kick-off party on July 8, starting at 11 a.m. There is a craft activity and refreshments. The Summer Reading Program in open to ages 2 through 17. There will be four age groups, pre-school ages 2 – 4, primary, ages 5 -7, tween, ages 8-12, and teen ages 13 – 17. The program is set up to get people reading throughout the summer with planned activities and contests. Some of the activities are movie matinee, the St. Bonaventure Art mobile, building bird houses, egg drop and Lego build-off contest just to name a few. At the end of the summer for those who have participated there will be a grand prize drawing for each age group. For the preschool and primary levels the grand prize is Kindle Fire 7 Kids Edition Tablet with 7” display, 16 GB, Kid Proof case. For the tween and teen levels the grand prize is a Kindle Fire HD 8 tablet with 8” HD display, 32GB. For any additional information please call the library at 532-3451 or better yet, come visit us at 56 West Main Street, Gowanda. Like us on Facebook.
cal correctness there was little of that. Women would have never served in the Chinese Army much less been of high rank as depicted in this tale. With that being said it was a great movie to watch. This sci-fi action film was right my alley for my personal like of both. — Cathy Walsh Logan 20th Century Fox Entertainment recent DVD release of “Logan” was on greatly anticipated by those who follow
the X-Men franchise. I was no exception. The movie left me feeling unsatisfied with the ending. One should never see their childhood super hero in such a manner. However, in my mind it was clear that this may very well be the last in the X-Men movie series (at least for these actors). Overall well written and well produced by if you are a diehard Marvel fan this might not be the movie for you. — Cathy Walsh
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July 7-13, 2017
Celebrating 60 years
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Bob and Darlene Mardino, of Dayton, marked their 60-year wedding anniversary on Saturday, July 1. On that day, a party was thrown in their honor at the Gowanda Fire Hall where family and friends helped them celebrate the landmark accomplishment.
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July 7-13, 2017
Weitzel’s Gators get first NCAA baseball title
(Editor’s note: This is the first in a two-part column series on the NCAA baseball champion Florida Gators. Today’s column features the career of UF assistant coach Brad Weitzel, a Salamanca native. Next week, the Gators’ connections to the Olean Oilers, past and present.)
By Sam Wilson Sports Editor
In the clinching game of the College World Series, Florida gave itself a cushion with four runs in the bottom of the eighth for a 6-1 lead over SEC rival LSU. That gave the Gators in the dugout some time to think “you know what, we’re going to pull this off,” UF assistant coach Brad Weitzel said. They just needed to preserve a five-run lead over the final three outs to secure their first-ever NCAA baseball championship. Weitzel started to ponder what he would do. He and his fellow coaches wouldn’t jump in the mob piling up on the field: that’s for the players. Instead, the Salamanca native walked out to the infield, all the way to the shortstop’s position. At that moment, standing on the TD Ameritrade Park Omaha field reminded him of home. “That’s where I played all my life,” Weitzel said. “I thought about Marcus Park in Olean, playing fast-pitch there. I thought about Vets Park (in Salamanca), all the hundreds and hundreds of games I played shortstop at Vets Park. I thought about my teammates in football at Salamanca that were just the toughest kids in the world and how tough they were and how I would tell my players through the years that these kids I grew up with, they were so tough and so
competitive and I’d always say, if you guys are tough and competitive, you can do a lot more than you’re capable of. “I did all my reflection out there. It really hit me out there at shortstop and I stood there and watched those kids still dog-pile and hug each other but that was my moment out there.” Weitzel sent his old football teammates an email, letting them know “even though they weren’t there, that’s where I honored them.” Weitzel’s formative years playing football, basketball and baseball in Salamanca built his love of sports. “The 42 years of domination we had, I was a small part of that, but it was a huge part of my life,” he said. At Salamanca, Weitzel played football for coach Joe Sanfilippo, then as a star running back for George Whitcher’s first varsity team. Whitcher, who lives in Allegany, still keeps contact with some of his first Salamanca players, including Weitzel, who called him Friday morning. Whitcher now says he could recognize the leadership that drove Weitzel into coaching. “He had a good handle on sports technically and also what it took to be a winner,” Whitcher said. “He was with a bunch of kids that, I’ve had teams that were slightly more talented, but boy they were really together, a pretty intense crew. They wanted to win real bad. “I had some good talent on that first club and some good leadership and Brad was one of those. There’s a bunch of them that really hung together and really produced and had a good season. We had a tough schedule and not much was expected out of us. The kids produced, big-time.” After playing collegiate baseball at Palm Beach Community College and
the University of Georgia, the sport became his career, coaching at various levels until he became a Florida Area Scout for the Minnesota Twins. He left the Twins 10 years ago to take his current position on Florida coach Kevin O’Sullivan’s staff. In those 10 years, O’Sullivan’s teams had made the College World Series five times and the finals twice finals before this year. “I think we’ve never gotten a break out there,” Weitzel said of Omaha. “It’s not that we played bad, we never got a call — I don’t want to blame it on the umpires — never gotten a break, a ball falling down the line. We went out there this year and when you coach forever or you’re in sports forever you get these premonitions like, ‘You know what, we’re going to get every break this year, we’re going to get every call, things are going to go our way.’ Out of the six teams that we’ve taken out there, this is probably the least talented team that we’ve taken out there and now we’re national champs.” Last year’s team saw eight Gators picked in the top 10 rounds of the MLB Draft as Florida ranked at or near No. 1 in the nation all season. The 2017 Gators had just eight draftees overall and four in the top 10 rounds. But these Gators had pitching, led by ace Alex Faedo (picked No. 18 overall by Detroit) and defense. After making two errors in the first four innings of their CWS opener against TCU, the Gators played the next 50 innings (five and a half games) errorfree through Tuesday night’s sweeping win over LSU. That helped make up for Florida hitting just .222 in its six CWS games. They also embraced their status as underdogs, despite tying for the
Assistant coach Brad Weitzel, a Salamanca native, won an NCAA Championship ring as Florida defeated LSU in the College World Series.
SEC Championship and winning two of three games against LSU in the regular season. Often called “Baton Rouge North,” Omaha saw a decidedly LSU partisan crowd, who went home unhappy this time. “Baseball is such an individual sport that has to be played under a team concept and it’s a hard game to play,” Weitzel said. “They’re worried about their stats and their hitting and all that and they lose focus on the team. This team was more teamoriented, team goals, winning, the character was different than the other years, even though the teams we took out there had more talent, this team stuck together better. The grit part was... you know when you hit .222 and you win it, that means your hits are timely hits. A lot of different kids came through.” (Salamanca Press sports editor Sam Wilson may be contacted at samwilsonsp@gmail.com)
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Gowanda Men’s Softball to hold reunion game By Mark Benton
Sports Correspondent
GOWANDA — On Sunday night, July 30, Gateway Park to Zoar Valley on Palmer Street will play host to the Gowanda men’s slow pitch softball league reunion game beginning at 6 p.m. A picnic will follow the seven inning exhibition with former players in the league squaring off against one another in what will be termed “an oldtimers game.” Former players that can no longer physically play a few innings and their guests are also invited to attend the festivities. The softball field for the reunion game will be modified to conform
with the wishes of the older players. A short home run fence will be the most noticeable feature. The game ball will be a Flexiball that is much softer and less evasive than a hardcover ball. The Flexiball has been used for all softball games that have been played at the George Dispenza Memorial Field for the past 21 seasons. Prior to the first pitch, a memorial tribute will be held to honor all of the former players in the league that have passed. There will also be a large poster board on site that will list all of the teams that competed in the league. The Gowanda men’s slow pitch softball league was formed in the spring of 1974 and consisted of teams sponsored by mostly taverns in Gowanda,
Dayton, Collins, Leon and Cattaraugus. Over the course of the 24-year history of the league, teams with sponsors from Collins Center, Forestville, Cherry Creek, Cattaraugus Indian Reservation and Silver Creek also came and went. The league folded following the 1997 season. As far as the game itself, players are asked to wear or bring on old Gowanda men’s slow pitch softball jersey to Gateway Park. If a player can no longer fit into their jersey (that is inevitable), it will be displayed on the backstop during the game. “This will be a historical game played on a historical site,” commented Mike Hutchinson one of several individuals that has spearheaded the
Penn-York trophy to honor Forrest By Sam Wilson Sports Editor
Driving home from Monday’s Penn York Junior Golf League season-opening tournament at Elkdale Country Club, the loss started to sting Kyle Henzel. Henzel, the new director of the PennYork tour, took up the job with the passing of his predecessor and friend, John Forrest, in May. “I thought for a brief second that I wanted to call Johnny and tell him it was a good first day,” Henzel said, “and then I realized I couldn’t and that stung.” But Henzel had another, happier, thought about his old friend on that cloudy Monday. “I thought he already knew it was a good day because it was calling for rain most of the day and the rain held off at Elkdale while it was pouring five miles down the road,” he said. “I think Johnny was looking down on us from above making sure those kids would stay dry on the course because with John and Penn-York, his first thought was always giving the kids an opportunity to play
the game he loved and excelled at and in the future that will never change.” The Penn-York Junior Golf League spent 42 years under the leadership of the Forrest family. Now, Henzel wants to keep as much of their influence on the annual fivetournament youth circuit as he assumes its director role. Henzel announced his intention to re-name Penn-York’s most prestigious award for John Forrest, the director since 2009 and previously a league participant and then helper under his father and brother’s leadership. Previously named for Dr. Robert Davis, the John Forrest Memorial Trophy will be presented to the Penn-York golfer with the lowest average after five tournaments July 31 at Bartlett Country Club. Penn-York’s other season-ending award, the Kevin Forrest Memorial Trophy, named for John’s late brother, is given to “the golfer who exhibits the traits of love for the game of golf, integrity, good sportsmanship, perseverance, and enjoys the camaraderie of the game and good-spirited competition,” according to
a tour press release. John and Kevin’s father, Ed, assumed the director’s role from founder Dr. Davis in 1975. Kevin took on the job in 2006, then John and wife Danae in 2009. “He grew up playing in Penn-York while his father ran it and he played golf in college and he was a club pro in Rochester for a while,” Henzel said of John. “Then he moved back here and was involved in helping out his father when he did it and when his brother did it. So he loved kids and he loved teach-
effort to renovate the site of the “old” Glue factory into the “new” Gateway Park. Following what is sure to be an entertaining and somewhat comical event, the players and their guests will be treated to a cookout/picnic. A group photo of all of the former payers will also taken. It is imperative that any former player that wishes to play and/or attend the event call 532-4053 or email hidibenton@aol.com before July 25. This will be the second of two events held at Gateway Park on the same weekend. The Gowanda youth football clinic for athletes ages 7 through 12 sponsored by the Gowanda American Legion will take place on Saturday, July 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
ing them the game of golf and giving them this opportunity. Twenty bucks for five tournaments, it’s the greatest thing in the world these days.” Henzel added the credit for keeping the league’s fees down goes to Ed Forrest for brokering the deal, which was $10 until recent years. A former Penn-York player himself, Henzel said many of the players from the 1970s and 80s are still good friends. “(John’s) hope, I think, was some friendships would be made,” he said, “not necessarily great golfers but always great golfers come out of it, but friendships to be made because golf as you go See Forrest, Page 18
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The history of Gowanda Recreation By Mark Benton
Sports Correspondent
GOWANDA — The village of Gowanda has provided a youth summer recreation program dating back to the early 1950s. Two of the first counselors were George Dispenza and Al Stuhlmiller. Both young men were exceptional high school athletes at Gowanda that included playing on the 1946-47 undefeated basketball team that won the Section VI championship. The initial summer program was held behind the Center Street Elementary School that is now a parking lot and a vacant field behind the Academy Place. The activities were limited but baseball was one of the sports that was most often played. During the mid-1950s, Diane Brown, an elementary school teacher in Gowanda, came on board and taught arts and crafts. That alternative activity to sports has been a staple at the recreation
program from then until the present time. By 1960, the program had moved over to St. John Park, where there were swings, slides and sandboxes on site. In addition, an assortment of other activities such as horseshoes, archery, nok hockey, tetherball, kickball, softball and running through the newly built spray pool took place each day during the summer recreation program. The children also went off site and were provided free swimming lessons at the Gowanda High School pool. Pickup softball games were played at the field adjacent to the Gowanda Athletic Field that was referred to as Witheralls Field since it was located behind the home of the Witherall family. One of the highlights each summer through the decade of the ‘60s and into the early ‘70s was the girls softball tournament held in and around the Hamburg area. The Gowanda team of girls ages 16 and under would battle against other recreational programs
from such places as Orchard Park, Eden, Lackawanna, Cheektowaga, Blasdell, Hamburg, Boston and West Seneca. It was a double elimination tournament and the local girls were always competitive. However, with no such thing a cell phone back then, everyone at St. John Park anxiously awaited the return of the team bus to find out the outcome of each game. A few of the top Gowanda players over roughly a decade of competition included: Paula Gross, Mary Regan, Patty Palcic, Joan Palcic, Patty Benton, Pam Dispenza, Sharon Clabeaux, Peggy Goodemote, Lisa Schindler and Cassie Deneen. By the late 1960s, Recreation Director Vince Karnath entered Gowanda into the Junior Olympics held at Howe Field in Hamburg. Many of the young Gowanda athletes garnered ribbons or medals in sprinting, jumping or throwing the softball. In August 1968, Gowanda's 13 and under boys 4x100 yard sprint relay team consisting of Kevin Schindler, Mark Benton, Tim Massar and Bill Kota
placed second behind a group of inner city kids from Lackawanna and brought home silver medals. The Gowanda quartet had defeated other relay teams from much larger Erie County towns. Former Gowanda track star George Dispenza served as the team coordinator. By the late 1970s, a concrete block building was erected at St. John Park that was used for storage and much needed restrooms. The building was later dedicated to GCS Science teacher Ruth Bareham. She was a pioneer in establishing the first recycling center in the Gowanda area. The program has carried on for six weeks each summer and continues to thrive. While many programs charge some sort of fee, the village of Gowanda’s summer recreation is free of charge except for a few designated field trips. There is also a free lunch provided by the federal government that is brought to the park each weekday plus a free swim program each afternoon in the high school pool.
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Mark Dunkelman, a historian of the 154th New York, speaks at the Gowanda American Legion during the descendants reunion in 2014. This year, the reunion will be held July 15 at Fiddler’s Green Park in Springville.
Reunion from Page 1 “Our program will remember our ancestors as veterans,” said Dunkelman. “We will explore how they commemorated their Civil War service in the organizations they joined, the monuments they erected, the reunions they held, their trips to old battlefields, the relics they preserved and the memoirs that they wrote.” A bit out of the ordinary, the reunion will be held in Springville in Erie County, not in Cattaraugus or Chautauqua counties as is usually the case. But Dunkelman reminded that when it is held in Erie County, it’s just over the border — in 1993 and 2004 the reunion was held at the Gowanda American Legion just north of the Cattaraugus Creek and the county border. Springville, located only about two miles north of the county border, is close as well. It’s being hosted there, in part, because of the presence of the Echoes Through Time Learning Center and Civil War Museum on Main Street in Springville. Steve Teeft — who is a curator at the museum alongside Tom Place — is the great-great-grandnephew of Pvt. William S. Teeft of Co. C in the 154th. As he has each year since the gathering’s inception in 1986, Dunkelman — the great-grandson of Cpl. John Langhans of Ellicottville, who served as a corporal in Company H of the 154th — will preside over the event. “Our ancestors who survived the war carried the experience with them for the rest of their lives, and we will explore
their post-war remembrance of their service in detail,” said Dunkelman. “It’s also worth noting that 232 members of the regiment never had the opportunity to become post-war veterans, having died in service.” The 154th New York – known as the Hardtack Regiment — was raised in the summer of 1862 and participated in many of the great campaigns and battles of the war, including Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Chattanooga, the Atlanta Campaign and Gen. William T. Sherman’s marches through Georgia and the Carolinas. Dunkelman, of Providence, R.I., is the author of six books and dozens of articles on various aspects of the 154th’s history. To date, he has connected with more than 1,270 fellow descendants of members of the 154th. Those descended from a member of the 154th New York is encouraged to attend the reunion, which is free and open to the public. Descendents are asked to bring photographs and relics of their soldier ancestors to be copied and added to the regimental archives. The reunion will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 15 at Fiddler’s Green Park, at the corner of North Buffalo and Franklin streets in Springville, at the site of the village’s Civil War monument. In case of rain, the event will be held at nearby Goddard Hall on Franklin Street. For more information, contact Dunkelman by phone, (401) 369-0637 or by email, nyvi154th@aol.com. Summaries of previous reunions can be found online, hardtackregiment.com.
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on in life, you can utilize that in whatever profession you’re in. It’s not like you have to retire from golf.� Henzel said 105 junior golfers – split into four divisions by age from 8-18 – signed up for this season, though only Principal from Page 1 “With North Collins being a small town and a close knit community, I always felt a great deal of support from the families and community leaders here,� he said. “I know I’m stepping into a similar situation in Ellicottville, so some of the reasons I look forward to being a little more a part of the community in Ellicottville is the same thing I’m going to miss about North Collins.� Ploetz said he basically split time between Ellicottville and West Valley growing up, as he graduated from West Valley Central School and became active in the community in Ellicottville, especially at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church there.
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about 75 played Monday at Elkdale Country Club in Salamanca due to prior commitments. As long as the league can still draw interest from area golfers, Henzel sees no need to change how it was run under the Forrests. “It was never broke and I’m not going
to change it,� he said. “I’m just going to keep doing what they did. There’s no major changes happening. I’m just going to keep doing it because if you have 100 kids that still like to play golf in this area, because we’ve lost a lot of population, you still get 100 kids to come out and play, I think that’s good.
“Some of my dearest friends to this day I met through Penn-York 35 years ago. Penn-York has an unspoken loose fraternity of local players and we lost our two leaders in Kevin and John Forrest. My hope is to carry on the tradition that their father Ed and John and Kevin instilled and really not change much at all.�
A long family history in Ellicottville, as well as his children attending elementary school there, were among his primary reasons for applying for the high school principal position, he said. “Being able to work within the community and serve the community where it really truly feels like home, and being able to assist in serving in that capacity, feels great,� Ploetz said. Throughout the next month or so, Ploetz said he’ll essentially “have a foot� in both districts, as he prepares for his time in Ellicottville but also — and more importantly right now, he said – helps North Collins through its transition. “I owe it to North Collins to give them a strong effort and prepare this high school for the upcoming school
year as best I can,â€? he said. The district recently posted the position on its website as it begins its search for Ploetz’s replacement. Coming home to Ellicottville will be another chapter in Ploetz’s educational career that has spanned a handful of districts, including some local ones. He began as a biology teacher at Cattaraugus-Little Valley for five years before four years there as a counselor. Then, he became assistant principal at Frontier Middle School before taking the same position at Williamsville South High School. He arrived in North Collins in 2015. “I will very much miss the teaching faculty and staff here at the JuniorSenior High School,â€? he said about leaving North Collins. “They have been wonderful to work with — very professional and skilled group of individuals. They welcomed me ‌ it’s a very high quality school.â€? Ploetz said his relationship with Miller — who moved into the superintendent’s position at the beginning of the month following the retirement of longtime administrator Mark Ward — began at his church. Lately, that has spanned from a personal relationship into a professional one, too, as both men served in principal positions at small town school districts. “I’ve known Bob both personally
and professionally for many years and I’ve always enjoyed working with him and I look forward to joining his team in Ellicottville,� said Ploetz. “Even just applying for the position and going through the interview process felt very comfortable. Bob and I are definitely two people who will work well together.� “We are very excited to have Erich Ploetz become part of the team at Ellicottville Central School,� added Miller. “As a resident of the area, he knows how important school and a quality educational experience is to students. “Erich has created an impressive career, rich with varied experiences and opportunities,� continued Miller. “I feel that Ellicottville is very fortunate to have such a qualified individual to be the next middle/high school principal.� The new role for Ploetz will, as it seemingly always has, stretch beyond the walls of the school. He said he looks forward to becoming even more involved in his role in the church and community. “The opportunity has everything to do with trying to remain not only the best school and principal leader as I can but also a church volunteer and a father, and to be able to bring all those roles together through serving the Ellicottville community,� he said. “It’s just my dream job, to be honest with you.�
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The boys of summer, 1965 Summer in Gowanda means baseball, and the Gowanda State Hospital team was always exciting to watch. The 1965 squad from left, are Gary Meyers (batboy), Jack Beutler, Harry Kolodner, Chuck Twoguns, Mel Wolfe, Wayne Douglas, Jim Layhew, Lenny Layhew, Dewey Golden, Louis Huch, Jim Huch, Chuck Perkins and manager Ed Urbank. 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.
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Collins Friends Meeting Trinity United Church of Christ Religious Society of Friends (Quaker) 30 Erie Ave. | 532-3004 | trinityuccgow@yahoo.com 2345 Main St. Pastor: Rev. Suzanne Hodges Pastor: Janice Ninan Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday, Sunday School Special Notes: Free community meal, second Saturday of the month from 4 to 6 p.m., January through November New Hope Baptist Church 13861 Route 62 near Richardson Road Pastors: Jack and Micah Seiler Worship: 10 a.m. Sundays; 7 p.m. Wednesdays
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The Gowanda Press provides church listings to religious establishments in the Gowanda area free of charge. To submit a listing, email gowandapress@gmail.com or call 241-7267. Please include church name, address, phone number, website, pastor’s name and worship times.
EAST OTTO
United Methodist Church 7896 East Flats Road | 257-9452 Pastor: Wesley Tessey Sunday Worship: 9:45 a.m. Free Methodist Church East Otto Road at Brooklyn Corners | 257-3253 Pastor: Raymond Start Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.
IRVING
Pleasant Valley Baptist Church 12557 Route 438 Pastor: Rev. John Proios Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.
LITTLE VALLEY
Wesleyan Church 704 Erie St. | 938-6190 Pastor: Rev. Buck Hall Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.
First Congregational Church 301 Rock City St. Pastor: Rev. Sue Fish Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. United Methodist Church 109 Court St. | 938-6150 Pastor: Nathan Lange Sunday Worship: Traditional, 9 a.m.; Contemporary, 11 a.m. Grace Bible Baptist Church & Grace Christian Academy 201 Rock City St. | 265-0938 Pastor: Pete Guadagno Worship: Sunday, 6 p.m.; Thursday, 7 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 July 7, 8 p.m., Crossmen Drum & Bugle Corps, Hillis Field in Gowanda. Group will utilize school facilities for day-long 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
Collins Public Library COLLINS — Upcoming events taking place at the Collins Public Library: n Friday, July 7, 1 p.m., Senior Movie. Starring Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, and Rosemarie DeWitt. Call the library for the title. n Monday, July 10, 6:30 p.m., Lego Club. Ages 4-12. Registration appreciated. n Thursday, 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 friends. Pizza may be ordered at 4:30 p.m. based on how many show up. n Monday, July 17, 11 a.m., Book Club. Discussing Katarina Bivald’s novel “The Readers of the Broken Wheel Recommend.” n Monday, July 17, 6 p.m., Craft Club. Ages 4-12. Registration appreciated. n Thursday, July 20, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Summer Maker Camp — All About Straws. Ages 3-13. Come and create, invent, tinker, explore and discover using a variety of tools and materials. (All materials provided and you can come and drop in as you please.) Call or stop in to sign up. n Friday, July 21, 7 p.m., Music in the Library Concert Series: P.C. All-Star Big Band. n Saturday, July 22, 11 a.m., Introduction to Windows 10. This class is an introduction to Windows 10, the latest operating system from Microsoft. Students will become familiar with the desktop, the Start button, Microsoft Edge and the Windows Store. Please call or stop in to register. n Library Hours: Monday 2-8 pm, Tuesday 2-8 pm, Wednesday 10:30 am - 5 pm, Thursday 2-8 pm, Friday 10:30 am -5 pm, Saturday 10 am - 2 pm, Sunday CLOSED. Telephone - 532-5129.
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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 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. 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. 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, ex-
Collins 50 Plus Seniors Activities for the week of July 9 to 15 include: Sunday n Pickleball with Lois — 6:30 p.m., Collins Town Park, (free)
Wednesday with Pat — 10 a.m., Painter Center gym (note new time) n Quilting with Florence — 10:30 a.m., Collins Library Community Room. (free) n Games and Crafts with Pat —1 p.m., Painter Center Rose Room. n Exercises
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hibitors, demonstrators, music, food and more. Call 1-877-211-0735. n July 16, 2 to 7 p.m. 10,000 Maniacs, Griffis Sculpture Park in Ashford Hollow. The Maniacs will headline the event with Jim Donovan & Sun King Warriors and Tyler Smilio. Gates open at noon. Presale $20, $25 day of event. Visit eventbrite. com. n July 17, 7 p.m., Homemade Jam, 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 19, 6:30 to 8 p.m., “Kayaking” free outdoor adventure clinic, Quaker Bathhouse at Allegany State Park. Presented by Sportsman Outlet from Bradford, Pa. Part of Allegany State Park’s outdoor adventure clinic series the first Wednesday of each month. Registration not required. Call 354-9101 ext. 236. n July 19, 7 p.m., Elvis: The Concert Years showcasing Pat Johnson, Centennial Park in Angola. Part of the Wednesday
Summer Lawn Chair Concert Series. Call 549-1126. n July 20, 4 p.m.., Hot Dog Roast hosted by Legislator John Mills, Concord Public Library, 18 Chapel St. in Springville. Italian sausages and hot dogs. Fundraiser for area libraries. n July 20, 6:30 p.m., Uncle Ben’s Remedy, Gowanda American Legion, 100 Legion Drive in Gowanda. Part of the July 17 music series. Refreshments available. n July 22, 1 to 9:30 p.m., Onofest, Onoville Marina. Arts, crafts, music and more. Fireworks scheduled for dusk. Call 938-2318.
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n Perrysburg Historical Museum located in the Town Hall is open the last Saturday of the month from 10 noon or by appointment by calling Jody Shaw, Historian at 532-1558 or 4858234.
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