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A worker from Premier Construction prepares to paint 14 Jamestown St. on Wednesday as Amanda Delio, owner of Artista Salon, speaks to company officials. The salon is moving into the location following the fire at its previous location, 26 Jamestown St.
Gowanda Central’s Smart Schools Plan approved by state By Rich Place
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Officials regroup after Jamestown Street arson By Rich Place
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GOWANDA — Those impacted last week by an arson on Jamestown Street are moving forward with plans to reopen at least one of the affected businesses and take care of the charred building. Gowanda officer-in-charge Dennis Feldmann said Wednesday charges are pending against a juvenile suspect in connection with the blaze. As the investigation continues, officials at Artista Salon, previously located at 26 Jamestown St., progress toward
opening a new location just down the street at 14 Jamestown St., the former home of Custom Carpets. Janet Vogtli, who owns the properties with her husband, Joe, said on Wednesday it’s expected the fire damaged building at 24-26 Jamestown St. will be demolished sometime in August. “It’s totally ruined so we have to take it down,” she said. “I’m just so ticked off because whoever did this put people’s lives at risk and took away the livelihood of two businesses. See Fire, Page 18
GOWANDA — All students at Gowanda Central School can expect to have some kind of technology device in their hands this school year following approval by the state last week of the district’s Smart Schools Plan. Although not surprising, the approval of the district spending $243,700 for classroom technology upgrades gave school officials the go-ahead to purchase the new devices for its high school students and replacement devices for the elementary. Once the new computers arrive, are uploaded with the school’s software and filters and given to students, each student from kindergarten through the senior class will have access to their own device. “We could have purchase them before but if (the state) didn’t approve our Smart Schools Plan we wouldn’t get reimbursed,” said Jim Klubek, school superintendent. “Now that we know we are approved we have to front the money to pay for it but now we’re guaranteed to be reimbursed.” The school board in January heard a presentation from Paula Troutman, director of curriculum and assessment, concerning the Smart Schools Plan following recommendations made by the district’s technology committee. Klubek said this week that the devices purchased will be a “hybrid” tablet with a touchscreen, he said. Currently, elementary students See Tech, Page 19
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GOWANDA — The Healthy Community Alliance, in partnership with the Village of Gowanda, the Gowanda Central School District and the Gowanda Police Department with funding provided by the state Department of Transportation, held its annual Bike Rodeo July 22 at Gateway Park. The free event was attended by more than a dozen youth and families and featured various stations with bike safety demonstrations and information. Participating youth had their bicycles inspected for safety issues including proper seat height, tire pressure and a properly fitted helmet. Riders Submitted photo then encountered an obstacle course Brayden Lee, 8, of Gowanda, won a new bicycle with a matching helmet and bike lock Saturday, July with various scenarios that may appear 22 at the annual Bike Rodeo organized by Healthy Community Alliance. On hand for the presenta- while riding through town. tion was Cattaraugus County Sheriff Deputy and Gowanda School Resource Officer Ben Shields Children practiced starting and and Sharon Noecker of Healthy Community Alliance. stopping, avoiding road and sidewalk hazards and many reported having learned something new about bike safety. Gowanda police registered each bike so, if stolen, it could be easily identified and recovered. Participants
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received a T-shirt, goodie bag with bike safety information and bike lights, and everyone won a prize. The grand prize, a brand new bicycle with matching helmet and bike lock, went to one lucky winner, 8-year old Brayden Lee, of Gowanda. Cattaraugus County Sheriff Deputy and Gowanda School Resource Officer Ben Shields stressed the importance of wearing a bike helmet through a melon drop demonstration. In addition, children had the opportunity to experience a concussion simulation by trying various activities while wearing the concussion goggles. Gowanda Mayor David Smith was on hand to assist participants through the obstacle course. Other public officials also attended to show their support for this event. The Bike Rodeo is part of Gowanda on the Move, a Safe Routes to School initiative. Safe Routes to School activities provide much needed physical activity for children while supporting data shows children with more physically active lifestyles tend to have better attendance, perform better academically, and have fewer discipline issues. For more information on upcoming Safe Routes to School educational programming, call the Healthy Community Alliance at 532-1010.
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GARC among recipients of ball field improvement funding By Rick Miller County Reporter
LITTLE VALLEY — Eight municipal applications for funding for improvements to local baseball fields were approved last week by the Cattaraugus County Legislature’s Development and Agriculture. The $50,000 was appropriated by county lawmakers this spring to balance a request for $600,000 for upgrades to baseball fields in Olean, Portville, Allegany, Salamanca, Ellicottville and Franklinville to make them ready for tournament play. Legislators divided $50,000 off the $600,000 request to provide funds for improvements to municipal ballfields. Five communities will each get $7,240: Town of Freedom, Town of Randolph, Village of Little Valley, Gowanda Area Redevelopment Corporation (municipal fields) and Hinsdale Youth Commission. The Village of Dayton and Town of Ischua will get $5,000, and the Town of Machias will get $3,800 it requested. “A lot of communities will get a piece of it,” said Legislator Frank Higgins, R-Olean. There was little discussion on the applications. Legislator Howard VanRensselaer, RRandolph, chairman of the Development and Agriculture Committee, said the $50,000 had been divided up as fairly as possible. “If they want to do more, they are going to have to have more money,” PERRYSBURG – 10452 MALTBIE - THIS 3 BDRM, 2 BATH RAISED RANCH IS WELL MAINTAINED & A SANDRA MUST SEE W/ FULL KORBAR FINISHED WALKOUT BSTM – PERFECT IN-LAW SET UP! PSS 4TH BDRM, WOODED OPEN HOUSE BACKYARD, SUNROOM! SUN 7/30 11-1PM! $159,900
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VanRensselaer said. All the ballfields, he said, are municipal owned. One application that included a school ballfield was not accepted. “They can do it (work) whenever they want,” VanRensselaer said. “They need to submit bills to the county for payment.” David Koch, D-Salamanca, said he
thought each of the communities “should get the same amount. Some asked for a lot, but some were more reasonable.” John Padlo, D-Olean, committee cochairman, said he wanted to make sure committee members had enough time to review the applications. West Long, of Portville, spoke to members of the Development and Ag-
riculture Committee to update them on his efforts to make $550,000 worth of improvements to a dozen or so baseball fields in the county that would be used for travel team tournament play. (Contact reporter Rick Miller at rmiller@oleantimesherald.com. Follow him on Twitter, @RMillerOTH)
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GOWANDA BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
Gowanda Area Federal Credit Union has been serving area since 1936 GOWANDA — The Gowanda Area Federal Credit Union has been a mainstay business in the village for more than 70 years and continues to serve the residents of the area with various financial services. The business was established Jan. 1, 1936 as Gowanda State Hospital Employees Federal Credit Union after 10 hospital employees the previous year applied to the governor of the Farm Credit Administration to be approved to organize and operate the credit union. The federal credit union was opened to make credit for provident purposes available for their employees of small means and also to allow them to establish savings accounts. “These 10 employees didn’t have any experience but wanted to start a credit union onsite for lending and savings and learned as they proceeded with the opening of the credit union,” said manager Mary Stelley. “The credit union still functions with a volunteer board of directors and supervisory committee.” The credit union volunteer board of directors consists of five directors; the supervisory committee consists of three members. Volunteers have been associated with this credit union since the beginning. The credit union has a paid staff of four people and currently has $19 million in assets. The credit union offers personal, vehicle, motorhome and camper loans; mortgages and home equity loans; VISA credit cards; savings accounts; IRAs; holiday club accounts, discount
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tickets; chicken accounts; and VISA CU money travel cards. People can join the credit union by depositing $5 and also paying a $5 entrance fee. The credit union has several employer groups and persons may also join the credit union by joining the Friends of the Collins Public Library. Additional information is available on the credit union’s website or by calling 532-3790. Lending has changed drastically since the credit union opened in 1936, said Stelley.
“As any business you learn to cut expenses and figure ways to earn income,” she said. “Efficient and personable staff always help any business to thrive.” The Gowanda Area Federal Credit Union, located at 14266 Taylor Hollow Road, is open Mondays and Tuesdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Fridays, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For additional information, visit gowandaareafcu.org.
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Persia Town Board adopts solar energy law By Phil Palen Press Reporter
GOWANDA — The Persia Town Board adopted a solar energy law July 13 by a 4-1 tally following a public hearing. The law amends the town building ordinances by adding new sections to permit certain solar photovoltaic systems to generate electric power. It covers size and location of solar collectors, screening and setback requirements, compliance with New York state codes, height restrictions, notification of inspections and removal of abandoned or decommissioned solar power units. The new law takes effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State in Albany. The board also resolved to send a letter to state and county officials requesting an extension of the 45 mph zone on Broadway Road from Gowanda to just south of Persia Road. From there to Route 353, the speed limit will remain
at 55. The board also discussed the poor condition of the railroad crossing on Broadway Road. Councilman John T. Walgus reported on the Gowanda Area Redevelopment Corporation’s (GARC) recent application for a community baseball grant through the Cattaraugus County Department of Environment, Planning and Tourism for improvements to Zoar Valley Gateway Park on Palmer Street. The group was awarded the $7,240 grant last week. Councilman Robert O. Dingman attended a Community Connections meeting at the Gowanda Assembly of God. The group focuses on drug abuse and meets the first Thursday of each month. The town board invited Cattaraugus County Sheriff Timothy Whitcomb to address the town board meeting in August to provide details on the program. In other business, the board: n approved payment from the following accounts: General Fund,
$7,673.37; and Highway Fund, $81,894.18; n heard clerk Denise Trumpore report 120 transactions in June. She collected $1,895 in fees, while the town’s share was $553; n accepted the resignation of Mary Dankert as animal control officer due to her retirement from New York state employment and reappointed her to the same position, effective immediately; n read assessor Mary Bailey’s report. The 2017 final tax roll is completed and shows a decrease of $74,000 in the total town assessed value. She reported that all special franchise values were down, as well as gas well production, accounting for the decrease in assessments; and n announced a Comprehensive Plan meeting for Monday, July 31 at 6:30 p.m. in the town board room. The next regular Persia Town Board meeting is Thursday, Aug. 10 at 7 p.m. at the town hall, 8 West Main St., Gowanda.
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Kokomo Time to perform Aug. 2 in South Dayton SOUTH DAYTON — Kokomo Time will perform as part of the Music in the South Dayton Village Square Gazebo from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2. The public is invited to enjoy hot dogs, hamburgers and ice cream and are encouraged to come early, shop, eat in town and enjoy the music. Guests are asked to bring their own lawn chairs.
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KEUKA PARK — Monica Sturm, the daughter of Howard and Penny Sturm and a resident of Collins, has been named to the dean’s list at Keuka College in Keuka Park. Sturm, a freshman, is studying social work. A Keuka College student must earn at least a 3.5 GPA for a minimum of 12 semester credit hours to be eligible for the dean’s list.
Planning getting underway for FallFest in Gowanda GOWANDA — Organizers of the Scarecrow Contest and FallFest said it’s never too early to starting work on ideas for this year’s events planned for Sept. 30. Bill Peglowski is back running the program after a one-year hiatus when the event failed to materialize. Originally called the Harvest Heritage Fall Festival, FallFest is intended to be a celebration of Gowanda’s small town, rural heritage.
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of these ideas have been pitched to select local groups as activities they might like to be involved with. Any area group or organization interested in be involved with any of the above or activities of their own choice should contact Bill Peglowski at 532-9178 to get them on the FallFest event schedule. Additional details will be coming in the weeks ahead.
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Shyness is no stranger person is not attuned to Shyness is no stranger social situations and indito many. There are many vidual needs of others. whom I have known who In fact, it can actuknow the inner feeling of ally become a source of being shy. Shyness has a considerable strength. way of making its presThat quiet person is often ence known. In fact, the looked upon as an astute voice of shyness is loud observer and, as such, a to those who are on the source of analytical talquiet side. ent with a thought-filled If you are the quiet perspective. type, there are others It is true: shy people who may not really know Robert Heichberger may be seen as the silent you. It is easy to mistake Contributing Columnist type. But in reality, they shyness for coldness and may just take time to acsilence for indifference. knowledge their thoughts. In fact, you may be conShy people tend to recognize what they’re sidered by some as standoffish, a misfit, as meek or worse — as stuck-up. But you thinking and they take time to reflect on really know what the truth is — you may it and cogitate with a quiet mindfulness. Quite often, this mindfulness turns to be just plain shy. Shy people know that their way of life something quite constructive. There is a plus in a quiet person’s is not that of being aloof. It just is that shy folks approach life in their own quiet way. soft-spoken nature. In fact, it may be quite useful. Social ambiance and silence can And their signature personality trait can be a real strength, particularly when one be quite positive: from leadership savvy needs to be in a leadership role within a to conscientiousness. But, even though being shy may have group. It allows one to pick up a sense of the room’s mood and use this percepits positive aspects, the label seems to tion in a constructive, problem-solving carry a somewhat negative connotation — and this is unfortunate in a society manner. While a wallflower attitude can often which can benefit from a rich variety of be frowned upon, there are some benefits personality types. to it, especially in a group situation. Shy It is true — even though a shy person individuals who are able to take control is seen as quietly reserved, that person of this personality trait are often able to may be most considerate of others. Just use it in ways to make them more mindbecause one is shy does not mean that
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ful leaders. Shy people tend to lead from behind, not because of ego need but rather a desire to resolve the matter. And further, shy individuals seem to have a crisp sensitivity to other people. They know what it feels like to feel uncomfortable, so they can be quite able with helping others to feel comfortable in a variety of settings. You know, there are indeed some benefits to being shy. The trait isn’t something to overcome but rather something to be embraced. The shy don’t usually change who they are. They may creatively and,
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in depth, cultivate the way they think and the manner in which they take actions. For quiet waters run deep. Often a shy person becomes so wrapped up in a subject they just forget they are shy. With respect to shyness — and with 87 years experience — I have been there, am still there, and I suspect I will continue to be there. And that is a point of view. (Dr. Robert Heichberger is a professor emeritus at SUNY Fredonia and an award winning author. Contact him at rheich@ aol.com.)
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CATTARAUGUS — David V. Marek, 78, passed away on Friday (July 21, 2017) at Gowanda Nursing Home. He was born Sept. 13, 1938, son of the late Leon and Virgie (Coleman) Marek. Mr. Marek was a lifelong farmer on his family’s farm in Cattaraugus. He dearly loved animals, especially his kittens, and was an avid sports fan. Mr. Marek loved baseball and was a passionate fan of the Cleveland Indians. Mr. Marek is survived by a daughter, Heather (Jon) Meeder of Blasdell; a brother, Charles (Phyllis) Marek of Cattaraugus; a sister, Evelyn Hebner of
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ERIE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE n IRVING — Edward Gnadzinski, 48, of Silver Creek, was charged July 20 with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to maintain lane of traffic following a traffic stop on Southwestern Boulevard for failure to maintain lane of traffic. During the stop, it was revealed Gnadzinki had a suspended license. Gnadzinski was released to appear in court at a later date. n SPRINGVILLE — Loren Guida, 37, of Concord, was arrested July 19 on an outstanding warrant from the East Aurora Police Department. Guida was turned over to the East Aurora Police Department. n SPRINGVILLE — Lynn Kessler, 38, of Holland, was charged July 19 was petit larceny following the report of a shoplifting complaint at the Springville Walmart. Kessler was processed and released to appear in court at a later date. n SPRINGVILLE — Jesse McKune, 33, of Arcade, was charged July 20 with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation following a traffic stop on North Cascade Drive for a vehicle equipment offense. During the stop, it was revealed McKune had a suspended license. McKune was released to appear in court at a later date.
n SPRINGVILLE — Daniel Avayou, 52, who has no permanent address, was charged July 21 with unlawful possession of marijuana and passing a red light and was also arrested on an outstanding warrant from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office after being stopped on a bicycle for passing a red light. Avayou was transported to Erie County Holding Center pending his next court appearance. n CONCORD — Nicholas Dominessy, 25, of West Valley, was charged July 21 with fifth-degree criminal possession of marijuana following a traffic stop on Mill Street for an unspecified traffic offense. Dominessy was released to appear in court at a later date. n EVANS — Melinda Maybee, 32, of Gowanda, was charged July 22 with thirddegree aggravated unlicensed operation following a traffic stop on Lake Shore Road for an unspecified traffic offense. During the stop, it was revealed Maybee had a suspended license. Maybee was released to appear in court at a later date. n SPRINGVILLE — Kevin Degener, 26, no address given, was arrested July 22 on an outstanding bench warrant. Degener was transported to Erie County Holding Center pending his next court appearance.
GOWANDA POLICE DEPARTMENT n July 12, midnight, a 17-year-old female was charged with second-degree criminal contempt, trespassing and second-degree obstruction of governmental administration after police observed her loitering in the Gowanda Police Station parking lot, which violated a Court Order issued by Collins Town Court due to her past behavior. The juvenile attempted to flee when patrol attempted to arrest her. The juvenile was released to a guardian with an appearance ticket for Collins Town Court. n July 12, 1:45 a.m., Joshua J. Blair, 44, of Gowanda, was arrested on a warrant issued by Hamburg Town Court. Blair was turned over to the Town of Hamburg Police Department for processing. n July 17, 3:40 p.m., a 16-year-old male was charged with disorderly conduct after patrol responded to the report of a disturbance at the Shop’n Save parking lot at 10 Buffalo St. Patrol observed the juvenile yelling and swearing and learned the subject had just been involved in a fight. The juvenile was released on an appearance ticket for Collins Town Court.
n July 19, 4:52 a.m., Gerald K. Redford II, 41, of Perrysburg, was charged with second-degree burglary, petit larceny and criminal possession of a controlled substance after patrol responded to the report of a burglary in process at a South Water Street residence. Patrol was informed the resident awoke to discover a subject rummaging through kitchen cabinets in the house. The subject fled prior to patrol’s arrival, however a description and first name of the subject was provided. Patrol observed Redford walking in the village prior and he fit the description provided. Patrol located Redford at his residence and positively identified him. During the investigation, Redford was found to be in possession of prescription medication that had been stolen from a parked vehicle on Chestnut Street. Redford was arraigned in Persia Town Court and was released on his own recognizance to return to Persia Town Court at a later date. Redford was transported to Lakeshore Hospital for an obvious medical condition.
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n MACHIAS — Richard Kasprzak, 52, of Machias, was charged at approximately 5:59 p.m. July 21 with driving 11:07 p.m. July 18. He was while intoxicated, aggravated charged with criminal condriving while intoxicated for tempt, a class A misdemeanor having a child under 15 in the second-degree. vehicle, driving with a blood n GREAT VALLEY — One alcohol content of 0.08 percent was injured in a one-vehicle acor higher, first-degree agcident at 12:55 p.m. July 19 on Route gravated unlicensed operation, 219. The driver was identified as Diane three counts of endangering the M. Trippany, 61, of Olean. No further welfare of a child and other traffic information was reported. violations. n HUMPHREY — No injuries ren YORKSHIRE — Codey A. Tingue, sulted from a one-vehicle accident at 3:15 32, of 103306 Pleasant Valley Road, p.m. July 19 on Humphrey Road. The Yorkshire, was charged with seconddriver was identified as Robert E. Beckdegree harassment July 22. man, 31, of Machias.
CATTARAUGUS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE n SOUTH DAYTON — Kyle M. Samuelson, 24, of 6843 Route 62, Leon, was charged at 7:30 p.m. July 20 with second-degree burglary, petit larceny and criminal possession of stolen property. Following an investigation, police allege Samuelson illegally entered a home and stole items from that residence. He was remanded to Cattaraugus County Jail in lieu of $1,000 bail. n NEW ALBION — Following a traffic stop, Craig A. Dechow, 39, of 5900 Allegany Road, Napoli, was charged at
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n MACHIAS — Eugene M. Casella, 37, of Franklinville, was charged at 7 p.m. July 20 with endangering the welfare of a child, a class A misdemeanor. He was issued an appearance ticket and is scheduled is appear in court at a later date. n YORKSHIRE — Lisa N. France, 34, of Delevan, and Colleen R. Souder, 30, of Bliss, were each charged at 1:45 p.m. July 21 with second-degree harassment, regarding a July 4 incident.
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Cattaraugus County Fair opens 175th year July 31 By Rich Place
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LITTLE VALLEY — The milestone 175th year of the Cattaraugus County Fair will be a cause for celebration when the annual fair goes out with a bang at an anniversary fireworks display on Aug. 6. But hold off on the fireworks finale for now — there’s plenty of entertainment, shows, midway rides and more planned for seven days beginning when the fair opens on July 31. This year, country music again returns to the grandstand for headliner Joe Nichols with local special guest West of the Mark. Nichols, who has released nine full-length studio albums, will have a 10th studio album — titled “Never Gets Old” — just in time for the fair. “Joe Nichols is releasing his new album on July 28,” said Kristina Charlesworth, treasurer of the Cattaraugus County Agricultural Society, which organizes the fair. “So we are going to be one of the first events he’s going to be playing with his new album just released.” West of the Mark, the opening act for Nichols’ show, boasts itself as “Western New York’s Favorite Country Band” and has performed at over 800 shows and has opened for 51 national acts, according to its website.
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Also on the grandstand entertainment schedule this year will again be two Monster Mash Monster Truck Rally shows — one on Friday night and a second show on Saturday afternoon. Trucks expected to be in attendance include Bigfoot, Overkill Evolution, Higher Education, Avenger and Brutus. The Monster Truck Pit Parties are scheduled for an hour and a half before each show.
On Saturday night, the Big Rig Truck Pull returns with its impressive semis and trucks and Sunday evening will again feature the World’s Largest Demolition Derby. And at 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, the fair will conclude with a fireworks show to celebrate its 175th anniversary year. Free grandstand entertainment includes the World’s Largest Demolition
Derby on Monday, the Western New York Pro Stock Tractor Pull on Tuesday and Figure 8 Racing on Wednesday. Of course, there’s plenty to do away from the grandstand as well. Returning this year — essentially by popular demand after a brief hiatus from the fair — is Mutts Gone Nuts, a canine-themed grounds entertainment show. “We had people email, call and Facebook message us asking why they haven’t been here,” said Charlesworth. “They are happy to be back.” Other grounds entertainment will again include returning favorites like Commerford Petting Zoo, Swifty Swine Racing Pigs, Indian River Lumberjack Show, Granpa Cratchet Puppet Show, Pratt Family Chainsaw Carving and Horses, Horses, Horses. And as it has since its inception in 1841, the Cattaraugus County Fair will again showcase the best in this county’s agriculture and other exhibitions throughout the week. It’s a staple of the fair that helps give the annual event its identity, according to Charlesworth. “We’d just be a carnival if we didn’t have that,” she said. “The numbers have maintained themselves through the years. There aren’t as many farmers and there aren’t as many farming families, but we really haven’t lost any animal entries or things like that.”
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Looking back at the fair’s 175-year history By Rick Miller County Reporter
LITTLE VALLEY — The Cattaraugus County Fair celebrates its 175th birthday this summer when it runs from July 31 to Aug. 6 at the fairgrounds in Little Valley. The first Cattaraugus County Fair was held in Ellicottville in 1842, sponsored by the newly-formed Cattaraugus County Agricultural Society. The society still sponsors the county fair today. One of the high points of the Cattaraugus County Fair’s long history is the Aug. 31, 1899 visit by New York Gov. Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt. Roosevelt’s upcoming appearance at the Cattaraugus County Fair was heralded by one local newspaper with the headline: “Roosevelt Coming to County Fair to Deliver Annual Address.” Music will be provided by the 43rd Separate Co’s Coronet Band of Olean, a smaller headline read. In an edition subsequent to Roosevelt’s visit, the headline read” “Roosevelt Speaks to a Large Audience at the Fair.” The accompanying story said 15,000 listened to the governor, who would later become president. The Cattaraugus County Fair “is one of the oldest in the nation,” according to the website CCAghelp.com. By compariSee History, Page 16
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County Dairy Princess set to reign over fair By Deb Everts Press Reporter
LITTLE VALLEY — A young woman of royalty is ready to assume her duties during the 175th annual Cattaraugus County Fair that will run July 31 to Aug. 6. Lauren Eaton was officially crowned the 2017-18 Cattaraugus County Dairy Princess on June 27. The 16-year old served as the 2016 Alternate Dairy Princess to last year’s winner, Elle Russell. She is following in the footsteps of her older sister, Kaylee, who was the county’s Dairy Princess about five years ago. Eaton said she is receiving Dairy Princess training, sponsored by the American Dairy Association and Dairy Council of New York. As reigning dairy princess, she will act as a spokesperson and goodwill ambassador for the local dairy industry, representing the county’s dairy farmers. She will also be participating in “Fuel Up to Play 60,” a nationwide movement focused on fighting childhood obesity by empowering kids to take control of their own health. The program was founded by the National Dairy Council and NFL, in collaboration with USDA, and empowers students to take charge in making small, everyday changes at school. Eaton said she has been in the 4-H program since about age four when she started out as a Cloverbud. She no longer
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The reigning Cattaraugus County Dairy Princess, Lauren Eaton, poses with her prized chicken at her home in Cattaraugus. The princess will be fulfilling her duties at this year’s Cattaraugus County Fair promoting the county’s dairy farms and their products. She will also present awards and ribbons to winning exhibitors at the fair.
belongs to a 4-H club and is now a Lone Member. “While in the 4-H program, I have shown animals regularly at the fair for 12 years,” she said. “I have lived on a beef farm my whole life, and have previously shown four beef animals that were Herefords, Angus and Shorthorns.” This year, she’s taking a pair of market chickens and a pig to the fair and entering them for competition, in hopes bringing home a coveted winner’s ribbon or two. When she’s not showing her chickens or pig, Eaton will be seen donning a tiara and sash as she promotes the county’s dairy farms and products by educating consumers on nutrition and the role of the dairy farm in Cattaraugus County. Eaton is the daughter of Howard and Brenda Eaton of Cattaraugus. She has three sisters, Kaylee, Heather and Heidi. When school resumes in the fall, she will be a junior at Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School. She has been an FFA member in past years. In school, she plays soccer, basketball and softball. She also plays with the Cattaraugus Soccer Club that is sponsored by the Lions Club. College is in her future plans and she would like to major in the science field. The Cattaraugus County Fair is located at 501 Erie St., in Little Valley. For more information, call 938-9146 or visit online at cattarauguscofair.com.
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Mutts Gone Nuts returning to fair’s entertainment lineup By Kellen M. Quigley City Reporter
LITTLE VALLEY — Attendees of this year’s Cattaraugus County Fair can expect to see an old favorite attraction featuring some talented canines return the fairgrounds for the first time since 2013. Husband and wife duo Scott and Joan Houghton train eight dogs for their show Mutts Gone Nuts, a blend of circus-style dog acts and frisbee routines which spreads positive messages about animal rescue and dog ownership. Scott said, “During the show, we try to encourage people, if they’re going to get a cat or dog, to look at animal rescue and animal shelters because there’s great dogs out there, great cats and good pets.” The Houghtons originally had a juggling act together for 20 years before a mutual friend began helping them train dogs for a new show. “We just really enjoy working with dogs,” Scott said. “They’re fun to work with, particularly if you choose the right dogs. They’re smart, easy to train and people seem to really love dogs.” Since appearing at the fair in 2013, Scott said they’ve performed at the Chautauqua and Erie county fairs, as well as at Darien Lake. “We love Western New York. We love the people, and you can always find a Wegman’s up there,” Scott said. “Little Valley is a beautiful area. It’s so nice, open and pretty.” The Houghtons are based in Maryland and travel across the country, especially along the east coast, with their talented pets. In the past year, they performed at a Pittsburgh Steelers halftime show and on “The View” on ABC.
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Mutts Gone Nuts performs at the Cattaraugus County Fair in 2013, its last year at the fair until it returns when the fair opens this year on July 31.
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“The success of our show is that it’s not about us, it’s about the dogs,” Scott said. “We really try to put the dogs upfront because we know that’s what people are here to see, so we try not to get in their way.” Scott said over the winter, he and Joan have been working with their dogs on training new skills and tricks, which could take between four and six months until they’re performance ready, depending on the dog. “We’re kind of in a transition right now,” he said. “We have some new dogs coming up so we have some new routines we’re excited to be previewing.” Working with the Houghtons this summer is Samantha Valle, a trainer from Long Island, who Scott said has put some new tricks into their classic routines. “Sam is a very disciplined worker. She eats, sleeps and breathes dog training,” he said of Valle. “She’s great to work with. I think she’s the best.” Over the past decade, the Houghtons have also fostered several dozen dogs, most of whom eventually found their forever homes. Scott said the performance dogs for Mutts Gone Nuts come from their personal group, which is currently 11 strong. “We have two acres of fenced land here, and they have a fun life,” he said. “We try to find things the dogs enjoy doing, so when they come out and do their thing it’s like playing. … It’s really important to us that our dogs are happy and look happy. Nobody wants to watch an unhappy dog.” Scott said he and his wife encourage people to look at local shelters and rescue groups when adopting a pet instead of places often supplied by puppy mills. He said there’s a perception of animals that come from shelters having something wrong with them, but visiting shelters could completely change that point of view. See Mutts, Page 16
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The fair remains pay-one-price, as a $10 admission price includes unlimited rides and grandstand shows on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Presale tickets, available until July 30, are available at the fair office, Cattaraugus County Bank locations, Cattaraugus County Credit Union in Little Valley, South Dayton Super Duper, and North Collins, Gowanda and Olean area Community Banks. Tickets for the Joe Nichols show at 7:30 p.m. Thursday are $35 for track seating, $30 for bleachers and $28 for grandstand seating. Tickets for each of the Monster Mash Monster Truck Rallies, the Big Rig Truck Pull and the World’s Largest Demolition Derby are $7 per show.
son, the Erie County Fair is marking its 178th anniversary this year. The fair’s “business and purpose was to afford desirable facilities to the community at large for comparing agricultural, horticultural and mechanical products and the works of art and husbandry and for the encouragement of same to hold fairs and exhibitions at least once a year and distribute premiums,” read an article in an old newspaper archived at the Cattaraugus County Historical Museum and Research Library in Machias. For the first eight to 10 years, it was held in the Ellicottville Public Square, according to “The History of Cattaraugus County by Everetts.” The Hon. Peter Ten Broeck was the first president of the Agricultural Society; Elijah Rice, vice president; Stephen Cole, treasurer, and Daniel Reed Wheeler, secretary. The county courthouse in Ellicottville was used to display “items of domestic manufacturer,” grains, fruits and vegetables, butter, cheese and maple syrup. In the square were horses, cattle, sheep, swine, working oxen and steers, whose owners competed for premiums. Then the county fair made the first of several moves to communities around the county, County Historian Sharon Fellows points out. For example, in 1852, the Agricultural Society held the County Fair in the village of Waverly in the town of Otto. The next year, the fair moved to Randolph, then in 1854 to Little Valley where it remained through 1861.
(Email managing editor Rich Place at rplacesp@gmail.com.) Mutts from Page 15 “Maybe even contact a rescue (group) and foster a dog for a while,” Scott said. “You can really learn a lot by fostering a dog, see if that dog is a good fit for your family and if it pans out you got yourself a great pet.” You can find Mutts Gone Nuts everyday at the fairgrounds from July 31 to Aug. 6. For more information, visit cattarauguscofair.com or call 938-9146. (Email reporter Kellen Quigley at kquigleysp@gmail.com.)
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The County Fair was moved to Olean in 1862 and 1863 “both of which were a success financially,” according to Everetts. In 1864 and 1865 the fair moved back to Little Valley before going back to Olean in 1866. From 1867 to 1876 the fair was in Little Valley. In 1877 and 1878, the fair was held in Randolph, where it was described as “very successful.” Nevertheless, after having leased 10 acres adjoining the village of Little Valley for 10 years in 1865, the Agricultural Society bought the property in 1865 for $500. A quartermile track was built for horse racing, “making it one of the finest grounds for an agricultural fair in the state,” one newspaper article stated. “The Society then purchased a large canvas tent under which exhibits at the fairs were displayed and sheltered for several years.” Later the society would trade that property for a 20-acre site in the
village owned by John Manley. The new property featured a half-mile track graded to 40-feet wide. The new grounds, according to Everetts, “had a substantial fence and a half-mile track” as well as “a large exhibition hall and suitable offices.” Fairs were very popular in the early 1900s. Another newspaper from the County Museum’s archives, the May 29, 1911 edition of the Syracuse Herald lists dates of local fairs announced by the State Department of Agriculture. The list includes: • Cattaraugus County Agricultural Society, Little Valley, Sept. 11-16. • Franklinville Agricultural and Driving Park Association, Franklinville, Aug. 29-Sept.1. • Olean Agricultural and Industrial Association, Olean, Sept. 4-7. In 1924, the Agricultural Society sold the fairgrounds property to Cattaraugus County. The Agricultural Society repurchased the fairgrounds from the County Legislature in 1995.
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in Big 30 All-Star Charities Classic By Shawn Campbell Special to The Press
OLEAN — As part of pre-practice physicals for the Big 30 All-Star Charities Classic, each player had his blood pressure checked. But not the coaches. “I’m glad they didn’t take my blood pressure,” Gowanda’s Sean Gabel said, “because they probably wouldn’t have let me come out here to coach.” There was a nervous excitement last week for Gabel, who is the first Gowanda coach to lead the New York all-stars in the game’s 44-year history. The 1993 Gowanda alum didn’t play in the Big 30 Charities Classic, which pits graduated high school football players from New York and Pennsylvania. But he understands the game’s significance. “My senior year, I got to go to the North-South (Kensington Lions Club All-Star Football Classic),” Gabel said following the opening practice on July 20 at Olean Intermediate Middle School. “You couldn’t do both so I lost the opportunity to play in the (Big 30) all-star game, but I had friends that did. I’ve been coaching for a long time and I’ve witnessed all of my players playing in it, and I just know it’s a great honor. “What a stage to play on, especially for us small towns. You talk about getting outside your comfort zone to kids. … We come from a town with one stoplight, and you’ve got 6,000 people out there screaming at a game. It’s going to be an experience, and I’m looking forward to it … and I’m scared as heck.” Game 44 is slated to kick off at 7 p.m. Aug. 5 at Bradford High’s Parkway Field. Forty of the players on New York’s 43man roster attended the first practice. The three no-shows were Franklinville’s Micah Sexton and Frewsburg’s Hunter Whippo and Jarod Sanfilippo.
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New York coach Sean Gabel (center) of Gowanda speaks to his team at the start of opening practice July 20 in Olean for the Big 30 All-Star Charities Classic.
“I haven’t found out why yet,” Shawn Llewellyn, the game chairman, said of the absentees. “I have to give them a call and figure out what’s happening.” Players are required to attend 10 of 11 practices to be eligible for the game. The first practice on July 20, an hour-long, non-contact practice, served as a meet-and-greet opportunity for Gabel, entering his ninth year as a head coach. He’s been with the Gowanda program for two decades, starting in
1997 as an assistant under Mark Leous. “I’ve got four kids from Gowanda. Everyone else, I’m meeting for the first time,” Gabel said. Gowanda, in recent years, has played in Section 6’s Class C South Division with Allegany-Limestone, Salamanca and Southwestern, which together have eight Big 30 participants. “The kids that played against us, I know their names and what they can do,” said Gabel, who will direct the New York defense. “But as (far as) a
relationship with them, this is the first day I’ve talked to them besides shaking their hands. We’re all getting to know each other. I told them, ‘If I get your names wrong, don’t take it personal.’” He added: “They’re all the best of the best. A lot of kids I’ve watched scouting, but some of them I’ve played. It’s the elite of the elite in high school coming together. You’ve got to check your egos, and you’ve got to start as a freshman — get to know each other, but you’ve got to do it in two weeks.”
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Gowanda sports report By Mark Benton
Sports Correspondent
GOWANDA — This weekend will see Gateway Park to Zoar Valley located on Palmer Street come to life with two events. On Saturday, July 29, a youth footGowanda Recreation counselors begin the choose teams for one of many recreational games that ball camp sponsored by the American Legion Post 409 and Gowanda Recreare played each day at St. John Park. ation will be held on the site from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Athletes ages 7-12 will learn offensive skill positions taught by certified high school coaches. They will also compete in a touch football tournament and have a chance to win awards. On Sunday, July 30, the Gowanda men's slow pitch softball league, which ran from 1974-1997, will host an oldtimers game and reunion picnic beginning at 6 p.m. There will be a pre-game memorial to honor all of the former Press photos by Bill Peglowski players that have passed. Old uniforms The arts and crafts program at Gowanda Recreation continues to be one of the most popular pro- dating back to the mid 1970s will also grams with the younger children this summer. be on display. n The new Gateway Park to Zoar Valley continues to make strides. The former site of the Peter Cooper glue factory that once employed hundreds of area workers has been transformed into a park that includes a walking trail, access for fisherman to the shores of the Cattaraugus Creek, a 24-by-24-foot gazebo built by the Amish, play structure and a baseball/softball field. Plans for more buildings and overlooks to the creek will take place once additional grants are received. n The high school spring all-star teams were recently announced. Topping the list is Gowanda senior Matt Kruszka, who was a repeat selection on the All-Western New York baseball team. A six year starter for the Panthers, Kruszka was also voted onto the CCAA East Division I all-star team. He will continue his baseball career at Niagara
Community College this fall, where he will be reunited with his older brother, Joe Kruszka. David Poff was also selected to the first team baseball all-star unit as an infielder. Poff was a three-year starter for Gowanda. He graduated from GCS this past June with the most individual wins in school history in the sport of wrestling. Poff will concentrate on wrestling as he heads off to college in the fall. In track and field at GCS, seniors Ethan Francis and Lexi Latona were selected to the first all-star team for the boys and girls teams, respectively. The were also voted the Most Valuable Players (MVP) in the sport this past spring. With the track at Hillis Field now renovated, the sport should be able to recruit more athletes next spring. First team all-stars in softball were Alicia Barlow (grade 11) and Zoey Kota (grade 8). Lacrosse first team allstars were Lyle Warrior and Hunter Ring. Warrior is also a standout on the school's cross-country team in the fall. n The 2017 Gowanda Recreation six-week summer program will be going to Evangola State Park on July 28. A second field trip is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 9 to Fantasy Island. The final day of summer recreation is Friday, Aug. 11. The afternoon session will feature several competitions for prizes followed by the talent show under the pavilion at St. John Park. In case of inclement weather, the talent show will be held in the Gowanda Middle School cafeteria. Lauren Kelly and Victor Rivera were selected “Kid of the Week” by the counselors for week one at the playground. Each child was awarded a Gowanda Recreation T-shirt for their fine sportsmanship. The first year award will continue during each of the next five weeks of summer recreation.
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The history of Gowanda fast pitch softball By Mark Benton
Sports Correspondent
With the latest softball field taking shape at the new Gateway Park to Zoar Valley on Palmer Street, it is time to look back at some of the earliest softball diamonds and the fast pitch leagues that sprung up around Gowanda over the past 100 years. Well before the outbreak of World War II, many of the factories and clubs sponsored their own softball team. The Moench Tanning Company was one of those teams. They played their home contests behind the row of houses on Moench Street. Those houses were demolished 30 years ago and the former street is barely visible today. However, the street sign for Moench has found a home in the Gowanda Historical Society on Chestnut Street. The VFW field on Sand Hill also
played host to a number of both softball and baseball games in the ‘30s, ‘40s and ‘50s. The field was noted for having a short right field fence much to a left handed hitter’s delight. At the Gowanda State Hospital in Helmuth, employees played for the Staters fast pitch softball team going back well into the 1940s. Their home games were played on the grounds of the psychiatric institution. Today, the Collins Correctional inmates continue play recreational softball games on that same field. The American Legion Post 409 had a team and a field behind their club on Legion Drive. Denny Crouse remembered as a young boy growing up in Gowanda in the early 1950s how some of the big hitters would club a home run into the nearby Cattaraugus Creek. The legion field became history later in the decade as the New York State Electric
Company placed several transformers on the area in which the field once stood. By the late 1950s, any fast pitch softball that was played in the Gowanda area took place on a field located next to Thatcher Brook between Torrance Place and East Hill Street. Six teams with sponsors that came and went — such as the Slovenian Club, Gowanda State Hospital, Nagles, Hideway Inn, Crowell's Auto Supply, Gowanda Gardens, Chicks Tavern, Indian Hill, CSEA and Avery's — competed from May through early August for the league championship. But that league folded following the conclusion of the 1968 season. By 1969, the Gowanda fast pitch softball league had moved its operations to the Gowanda State Hospital field. Teams such as the Staters, Shorty's Tavern from Collins and Mon-
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nies from Dunkirk played on the same diamond that was also used for Little League Baseball games. By 1974, fast pitch softball in the Gowanda area was on its last legs. Shorty's Tavern did field a tournament team with players such as Seth Halftown, Sr., Brad Homan, Ron Elvin, Tim "Rock" Witherall, Dan Elvin, Dale Till and Mark Benton that was managed by George Prince. The team qualified for the New York State tournament in Poughkeepsie by placing third in a regional tournament held at Houghton Park in Buffalo. But that would be the last hurrah for Gowanda fast pitch softball. The Gowanda men's slow pitch league was formed in 1974 and the popularity of the game both locally and across the country took off. And men's fast pitch softball in Gowanda became history.
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“We are moving Amanda down,” she continued, referring to Amanda Delio, owner of Artista Salon. “We found a spot for her and we are redoing the building for her. But the village will lose taxes because that building won’t be there. It’s just very disheartening.” Delio, who has been on site of her new location checking on the progress, said on Wednesday it’s expected her business will reopen no later than Aug. 8. Construction officials at the site said they plan to have the location ready by the end of next week. “I want to thank the community for all their support and also Joe and Janet Vogtli at J&J Outfitters for stepping up and making things happen,” said Delio. She also thanked workers at Premier Construction, who have been busy inside the new location preparing it for opening. Delio said the fire destroyed all her data in her computer system and requested patience from customers as she Press photo by Rich Place gets up and running again. However, The building at 26-28 Jamestown St., the former home of Charlie’s Place and Artista Salon, was she mentioned she is accepting calls and destroyed by an arson July 18. The building is expected to be demolished in August. taking appointments for when the salon does reopen. Through the process, she said she’s learned a lot both as a person and as a businesswoman. For example, when the fire happened last Tuesday, the first thing she said she tried to save from the fire was a photo from a special client. “This all made me realize that a business isn’t made up of the material stuff inside the building but of the clients and the people I work with,” she said. The fire, which Gowanda Fire Chief Nick Crassi ruled an arson, took place at approximately 6:30 p.m. July 18.
Officials said bags of garbage outside the building — placed there by a cleaning company who came in to help the upstairs resident — were set ablaze and it traveled to the building. “I believe it was an act of opportunity — I don’t think the intent was to catch the building on fire,” said Feldmann. “It was to burn the debris that was there. That’s my own personal opinion based on the interviews we have done and what happened.” Feldmann thanked his officers, including investigator Sean Hotnich, who led the investigation, for their work. Artista Salon, along with Charlie’s Place at 28 Jamestown St., were both destroyed. An occupied upstairs apartment was also damaged in the fire, forcing the tenant to find new housing. That process is still ongoing, Vogtli said. Out of all the destruction, one tidbit of positive news was that the tenant’s cat, who was hiding somewhere in the building during the fire, was found alive. “Afterward the firemen went back up not expecting the cat to be alive but it was,” said Vogtli. And as businesses attempt to regroup following the blaze, Vogtli said she hopes those responsible will be made aware of the impact their actions have on so many people involved. When Artista Salon opens in a couple weeks, it’ll be the result of hard work to make up for someone’s careless act, she said. “She will just have the bare necessities to get herself going and get her customers back,” said Vogtli. “That’s what whoever set this doesn’t understand. They affected someone’s livelihood. She’s got employees, she’s got a family.” (Email managing editor Rich Place at rplacesp@gmail.com.)
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County 4-H program gets shooting sports grant ELLICOTTVILLE — The 4-H program at Cornell Cooperative Extension in Cattaraugus County was recently awarded a $1,260 grant to assist in purchasing archery equipment for the local program. Suzann Tighe, executive director for CCE in Cattaraugus County, said the grant came from the Justin Corbet Memorial Shooting Sports Foundation Inc., a Topekabased non-profit organization established in 2005. To date, the foundation has awarded close to $175,000 to qualified organizations. Tighe said the Cattaraugus County 4-H Shooting Sports Program is designed to helping 4-H youth develop leadership skills, discipline, safety and knowledge of archery and shotgun. The funds will also support the engineering and science materials needed to make and maintain the shooting sports equipment. All shooting sports activities have a minimum age of eight for archery and 12 for shotgun. In addition, children must be accompanied by an adult. The Cattaraugus County 4-H Shooting Sports Program recently completed two field trips to Auge Archery. The CCE also recently sent four local adults to training to become certified 4-H shooting sports instructors. They included Katie Benatovich, a 4-H educator; Herb Buffum, the Shooting Sports Program chairman; and James Snider and Matt Lee, two 4-H volunteers. For more information or to register for future trips, call Benatovich at the 4-H office at 699-2377. In addition to new 4-H members, Cooperative Extension is always looking for adult volunteers to share their time and talents with young people in the community.
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The 4-H program at Cornell Cooperative ExtenTech from Page 1 sion in Cattaraugus County was recently awarded a $1,260 grant from the Justin Corbet Memorial Shooting Sports Foundation Inc. to help in use iPad tablets and middle school purchasing archery equipment. students use Chromebooks, which are
Google-branded laptop devices. The Smart Schools Plan also included taking steps toward iPad replacement at the elementary level by purchasing 120 iPads — along with 120 cases — for $55,200. That, coupled with the purchase of the new devices for high school students, totals the approved $243,700. A board approved the plan in midFebruary following 30 days of potential public comment. Klubek said no feedback was received prior to the board’s approval. The plan was then sent to the state for review. When the plan was outlined in January, it was also expected that iPads currently used in the fifth grade will be
given to elementary grades next year and will be replaced by Chromebooks to be more uniform with the middle school. It is anticipated the devices will arrive close to the beginning of the school year, Klubek said, but how quickly the devices can be ready for student use is yet to be determined. Teachers have been informed they’ll have them in students’ hands this school year, but likely not right at the beginning. The $243,700 approved for spending this year is part of the $1.55 million the Gowanda Central School District received through the Smart Schools Bond Act, a state initiative that authorized more than $2 billion in bonds to school districts for technology upgrades. (Email managing editor Rich Place at rplacesp@gmail.com.)
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Old Times Remembered...
1974 Shorty’s Tavern team The 1974 Shorty’s Tavern team won the first Gowanda men’s slow pitch softball championship by defeating the Sweda’s Hippies in a three-game series. Several of the players that competed in the league during the 1970s will be on hand for the old-timers game July 30 at the new Gateway Park on Palmer Street. First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m. Those who wish to attend are asked to call Mark Benton, 532-4053. Pictured are (front row, from left) Skip Wasmund, Larry Lincoln, Dale Rogan and Larry Foster; (second row) Mike Gowan, Jim Vogtli, Paul Evans, Tim Bobsein and Tom Cain; (back row) Tom Laing, Eric Schauer, Jon Phillips, Brad Homan, Ken Young and Larry Bradley. Submitted photo by Brad Homan
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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. | 257-9838 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. | 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 27, 6:30 p.m., Crash Cadillac, Gowanda American Legion, 100 Legion Drive in Gowanda. Part of the July 17 music series. Refreshments available. n July 28-30, Jazz and Blues Weekend, downtown Ellicottville. Wander through the village to hear a variety of jazz and blues music. Visit ellicottvilleny.com for complete schedule. n July 28, 7 p.m., Springville Stampede 5K, Springville-Griffith Institute. Benefits SGI cross-country team. Registration, 6 to 6:30 p.m., $20. n July 29, 8 a.m. Randolph ToyMaker 5K Run/Walk, Randolph ToyMakers at 26 Center St. in Randolph. Pre-registration $15, $20 raceday. Search the event on Facebook. n July 29, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Flea Market, Gowanda Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1382. Refreshments available. To reserve a spot, call 574-6944.
n July 29, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fiddlers Green Country and Bluegrass Festival, downtown Springville. Live music with eight bands at Fiddlers Green Park and The Concord Mercantile. Crafters and vendors, round and square dancing and more. n July 30, 6 p.m., Reunion Softball Game, Gateway Park in Gowanda. Players of former slow pitch softball leagues invited to attend Cookout/picnic will follow. Call 532-4053. n July 31-Aug. 6, 175th annual Cattaraugus County Fair in Little Valley. Call 938-9146 or visit cattarauguscofair.com. n Aug. 1, 6:30 p.m., Diggin Roots 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 Aug. 2, 6:30 to 8 p.m., “Mountain Biking” free outdoor adventure clinic, Summit Warming Hut at Allegany State Park. Presented by Just Riding Along from
COLLINS PUBLIC LIBRARY COLLINS — Upcoming events taking place at the Collins Public Library: n Aug. 3, 4:30 p.m., Summer Maker Camp — How Much Water Can Your Cup Hold. 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 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm). Ages 3-13, please call or stop in to sign up. n Aug. 4, 1 p.m., Senior Movie. Starring Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans. Please call the library for the title! n Aug. 8, 6 p.m., The Checkers Show, Build a Better World. An enlightening entertainment experience that combines creativity with comedy to both teach and excite children! Open to all ages. Call or stop in to sign up. n Aug. 10, 4:30 p.m., Summer Maker Camp — Slingshot Rockets. 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 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm). Ages 3-13, please call or stop in to sign up.
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n Aug. 11, 1 p.m., Book a Tech Trainer. Three 45-minute one-on-one sessions with a tech trainer on a variety of topics. Call the library or stop in to see what is offered. n Aug. 14, 6 p.m., Craft Club. Ages 4-12. Registration required. 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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Activities for the week of July 30 to Aug. 5 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 Day in the Collins Library Community Room. This month’s feature is a fantasy/musical starring Emma Watson and Dan Stevens. Popcorn will be served. n Movie
Bradford, Pa. Participants are asked to bring a bike for a short ride on Art Roscoe Mountain Bike Trail. 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 Aug. 2, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Kokomo Time, South Dayton Village Square Gazebo in South Dayton. Refreshments available. Bring own lawn chairs. Free.
n Aug. 2, 7 p.m., KidVenture, Fiddler’s Green Park in Springville. Free children’s program hosted by Springville Assembly of God. Rain location, town hall. n Aug, 2, 7 p.m., The Pyramid Band, Centennial Park in Angola. Part of the Wednesday Summer Lawn Chair Concert Series. Call 549-1126.
Aug. 4 & 5 — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Moving Sale! — 10452 Maitbie Road, Gowanda Nice full cherry spindle bed, porch glider, exercise equipment, white Hoosier kitchen cupboard, toboggan, chairs, glassware and more!
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